The 2017 NFL Draft has come and gone. Now my focus switches to the top talents in the 2018 NFL Draft Class. There were thirty running backs selected in the 2017 Draft. Most drafts in recent years had at least twenty running backs selected. I have watched film on nearly seventy-five 2018 Draft […]
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With the 2017 NFL Draft now finished, it is time to look to next year. As we know, this draft saw some quality players coming out of the FCS including North Carolina A&T’s Tarik Cohen and Eastern Washington’s Cooper Kupp. Both of these players will have big roles to play with their respective NFL
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The 2017 season will have a major determination on the fates of Alize Jones and Dalton Schultz when it comes to draft stock. Both players have a lot to prove after having lofty rankings coming out of high school. Jones has had a tough time seeing the field after having classroom issues but is currently
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This group of running backs has a lot of inexperience. Going into 2017, there are a lot of unknowns about all of them, expect for Kalen Ballage, who has already had some success at the collegiate level. But for the four other running backs, they now have a chance to make names for themselves.
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Chad Kelly – Senior / 6’2″ / 215 – Ole Miss Games Watched: 2016: Florida State, Auburn, Georgia, Memphis 2015: Alabama, Auburn, LSU, Florida, Arkansas The Skinny: Mr. Kelly adjusts to make throws under pressure very well. He displays very nifty footwork, he does not take unnecessary steps or chances with feet. His deep ball
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After scouting 189 prospects entering this year’s draft, I have compiled this list of my top 125. This class is filled with tremendously gifted athletes whom have sky high potential. I can’t wait to follow the careers of each and every one of them. As you might be able to see, I see the quarterback,
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Combine Numbers: 4.52 40 yard dash 11’1” Broad Jump 24 reps of 225 lbs. Bench Press 36.5” Vertical Jump 7.01 3 Cone One thing I adore is a player who walked on to a team and clawed, hustled and worked countless hours while others were out getting turnt up. Mr. Haason Reddick walked on to
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Jordan Evans LB, Oklahoma: 6’3 232 pounds Quick thoughts After watching Jordan Evans play, I was ready to suit up myself. Three words come to mind watching Evans play. Tough Athletic Instincts This kid is a baller and leader on his team’s defense. In 2015 he suffered a torn pectoral muscle and has recovered well. Run
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College Game As a college athlete, he performed well. Looking back at his last two seasons I was impressed with his production. Smaller than I like my LBs but, can’t argue with his tackle numbers, 212. I always watch to see how well players can tackle. In fantasy football, it is, of course, a key
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Cornerbacks in IDP can be very finicky. Most gravitate towards using rookies or young players as they are the ones that get picked on by opposing offenses. There is certainly nothing wrong with that strategy. Yet what follows is not a list of top CB prospects. You will find neither Gareon Conley or his Ohio
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John “JuJu” Smith-Schuster (@TEAM_JUJU9). I looked at him differently than many of the players I evaluate pre-draft and it had nothing to do with his hyphenated last name (okay, so I did wonder what that was about). I was skeptical about how good he is. A couple of years ago, Smith-Schuster was commonly the first
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Elijah McGuire has been a popular name in Devy circles for several years now. His early career production (4,300 scrimmage yards and 43 TDs) looked extremely promising heading into his senior year and had many in the scouting community excited for what was to come. However, that buzz quickly turned into question marks, as McGuire’s
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The 2017 NFL Draft is finally within grasp. My Big Board is finished and I’ll explain the process to a degree. I use a 1-10 grading scale. I choose certain traits that pertain to each position, turn on a game and grade those traits. Then, I grade each prospect game by game to come to an
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Malcolm Jenkins is a cornerback out of Bethany College who is now trying to accomplish his dream of playing in the NFL. Mr. Jenkins is a very likable guy and I think you’ll get the same vibe from reading his answers to my questions. You can follow Malcolm Jenkins on Twitter @daHustla18 You were born
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Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky took all the University of North Carolina spotlight this NFL Draft season, but there is an underrated wide receiver out of UNC that deserves to be talked about. Ryan Switzer is not a household name, but if you have watched UNC games, you can’t miss him. In addition to being Trubisky’s go-to receiver, his versatility
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I have watched twenty-seven college football spring scrimmages, or spring showcases, as they are sometimes referred to. In watching, I’ve attempted to identify potential offensive breakout stars both on the collegiate and ultimately professional level. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list nor is it a ranking of Devy prospects. In fact, I
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The 2019 class of wide receivers already saw the breakout of Ahmmon Richards and N’Keal Harry last season. In 2017 expect to see Michael Pittman and DeKaylin Metcalf join this already talented class of receivers for 2019. This sophomore group of wide receivers has the potential to be one of the best we’ve seen in
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A great pass rusher is paramount to any good defense, and that is exactly what Jareid Combs is. Here I interview Mr. Combs about his football career thus far, and where he is trying to go from here. It’s easy to root for him, and I think you’ll feel the same way after reading his
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Malik Duncan is going into his senior season at Saint Francis and has NFL dreams on his mind. After talking to him, it was easy for me to hear a kid who really wants it, and is the ultimate teammate. I interviewed Mr. Duncan about his career thus far, his dreams, and his team’s goals
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In this article, I will cover the quarterbacks you should following as we approach the 2017 college football season.The quarterback class of 2018 already has some big names like Josh Rosen, Sam Darnold, and Josh Allen battling for the top spot. But they may have some competition coming this fall. I will outline a number of
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