Young men running fast in spandex. No, I’m not describing an Avengers movie here folks. This is the NFL Combine. The biggest tryout audition of your life, a chance to impress your future employers, and one last shot in the national spotlight before your professional career begins. It quite literally means everything to the prospects […]
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With the college season well in the books and the Super Bowl having just concluded, draft season is in full effect. Throughout these next few months, the talk is likely going to be centered around the big name, high profile top prospects. Players such as Nick Bosa, Kyler Murray, and Quinnen Williams are sure to
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Introduction: The 2018-19 NFL Awards were just handed out Saturday night. We saw a glitch in the matrix win MVP, some war general garner Comeback Player of the Year, and a life-sized version of the Hulk nab Defensive Player of the Year. Last week I also attended the Senior Bowl for the first time. Now,
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Introduction: Though the weather may have been somewhat bleak, Senior Bowl week was far from it. In attendance live for the first time, the whole atmosphere was certainly overwhelming, but I tried to make the most of my surroundings. Focusing in on specific drills and particular positions rather than watch every player (which is near
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Introduction: Though the weather may have been somewhat bleak, Senior Bowl week was far from it. In attendance live for the first time, the whole atmosphere was certainly overwhelming, but I tried to make the most of my surroundings. Focusing in on specific drills and particular positions rather than watch every player (which is near
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Introduction: Duke QB Daniel Jones has a high probability of being a 1st Round selection come draft day. He’s got the size and the so-called intangibles. He’s certainly made it known he thinks he has the leadership ability. Tom Coughlin is likely going to take one look at the Blue Devil, see Jones’ resume with
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Introduction: My first ever Senior Bowl week was an enjoyable one. From scrimmages to 1-on-1’s to even special teams, it was great getting a feel of this years draft class up close and live. Seeing the zip out of Drew Lock’s hands, the burning speed of Terry McLaurin and the quick twitch style of Penny Hart
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Introduction: The 2019 Reese’s Senior Bowl is right around the corner, and with it, the unofficial start of the “pre-draft” process. For anything and everything Senior Bowl related, I hope to have you covered below. What is It? Now, the simplest way to describe the Senior Bowl is as a “glorified” College Football All-Star game.
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This 2019 QB draft class has been a puzzling one to evaluate. Each week comes and goes, and it seemingly diminishes in strength. There are no sure things, no stars, and most importantly, no superheroes amongst the group. But what if every signal-caller in this class was a superhero? What would that look like? In
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Introduction- The College Football season is past its halfway point. That means my first official Big Board has been completed. It’s early; I get that. Fluctuation is bound to happen as more games are played, and more tape is watched. After all, many players featured on this list I’ve only scratched the surface on watching,
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Defensive Tackle – Clemson Tigers Ht: 6’5”, Wt: 340lbs DOB: 11/12/97 Class: JR. Career: 25G, Solo-35 Ast-60, Tot-95, Loss-11.0, Sck-8.5, FF-1, FR-2 2017 Stats: 11G, Solo-13, Ast-20, Tot-33, Loss-2.5, Sck-2.0, FF-1, FR-0 Strengths: Run-Stoppage Clogging Lanes Flashes of Dominance Motor and Conditioning Athleticism Upside Room for Development Weaknesses: Pass-Rushing Ability Hand Usage 3-Down Player? Shedding
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Safety / Linebacker – Michigan Wolverines Ht: 6’0”, Wt: 205lbs DOB: 12/06/97 Class: JR. Career: 19G, Solo-51 Ast-34, Tot-85, Loss-17.0, Sck-7.5, FF-2, FR-0, Int- 2 2017 Stats: 13G, Solo-46, Ast-31, Tot-77, Loss-16.0, Sck-7.5, FF-2, FR-0, Int- 2 Strengths: Versatility Pass-Rushing Sound Tackling Instincts Run Support Production TE Match-Up Ability Weaknesses: Quickness Range Tweener? Solid at
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Bowling Ball of Energy: Scouting Clemson’s Christian Wilkins Defensive Lineman – Clemson Tigers Ht: 6’4”, Wt: 310lbs DOB: 12/20/95 Class: SR. Strengths: Explosiveness & Burst Low-Centre of Gravity Motor & Effort Pass-Rushing Ability Versatility Flashes of Dominance Violent Hands Athleticism Weaknesses: Inconsistency Ability to Adjust Mid-Play 3-Down Player? Streaky Tendencies SUMMARY One of
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Hurricane Swagger: Scouting Miami’s Jaquan Johnson Safety- Miami Hurricanes Ht: 5’11”, Wt: 190lbs DOB: 12/06/97 Class: SR. Strengths: Pass Coverage Run Support Aggressiveness Playmaking Skills Read & React Ability Fluidity & Range Swagger & Passion Weaknesses: Undersized Gambles / Takes Risks Tackling Form Lacks Coverage Discipline SUMMARY A massive downhill presence that can lay the
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Devil in Disguise: Scouting Duke’s Joe Giles-Harris Linebacker – Duke Blue Devils Ht: 6’2”, Wt: 235lbs DOB: 12/06/97 Class: JR. Strengths: Run Support Stack & Shed Ability Dependability Sound Tackling Instincts Compact, Sturdy Frame Weaknesses: Limited in Pass Coverage Mirroring Pass-Catchers Stiff Back-pedal Ordinary Athlete SUMMARY A forgotten player in a very hotly debated 2019
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No, NDSU QB Easton Stick is not Carson Wentz. Let’s make that clear right off the top. Stick, like Wentz, however, has delivered the Bison a dazzling record, a national championship, and plenty other memorable moments during his collegiate tenure, showing off NFL caliber traits in the process. He’s earned every right not just to
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Pick your flavor. That’s essentially what this WR class has to offer. Full of dynamic slot types, perimeter red-zone targets, and a few core all-around prospects, this pass-catching group is unlike any I have seen. The deepest I’ve scouted, possibly of any position since I started scouting, this squad of wideouts doesn’t have a star
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Important Notes– *Before people get up in arms, the 355 players here are the ONLY ones I evaluated. So if a prospect isn’t on the list, I didn’t watch enough tape to craft a grade. For reference, I like to at least watch three games of the prospect before coming up with my evaluation. *My
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The 2017 season has long past. The NFL Combine has come and gone. That means we are officially in the home stretch before draft day arrives. What better way to get prepared than a full-on analysis of this year’s running back crop provided by yours truly! I ranked my top-20 running back prospects from this
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The 2017 season has long past. The NFL Combine has come and gone. That means we are officially in the home stretch before draft day arrives. What better way to get prepared than a full-on analysis of this year’s running back crop provided by yours truly! I ranked my top-20 running back prospects from this
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