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Draft Profile: RB Jeremy McNichols, Boise State

By Andy Miley | February 6, 2017 | 0 Comments

There are hundreds of stories being told during the planning and anticipation of the 2017 NFL Draft. Today we will be looking at a scouting report for junior running back Jeremy McNichols, Boise State Broncos. RB-Jeremy McNichols, Boise State  5’9” 212 lbs. This junior back had a very successful college career scoring 44 touchdowns, rushing […]

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Draft Profile: RB Samaje Perine, University of Oklahoma

By Johnny Schepps | February 6, 2017 | 0 Comments

RB Samaje Perine, University of Oklahoma, (Junior) Height: 5’11” (unofficial) Weight: 237 (unofficial) 40:4.57 (unofficial) The one-inch punch is a martial arts technique made famous by Bruce Lee and used by the “Bride” in Kill Bill Vol. II when she needed to escape certain death. It is a punch that derived from the need to create […]

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National Signing Day: 2017 Freshmen Tight Ends

By Brad McDaniel | February 4, 2017 | Comments Off on National Signing Day: 2017 Freshmen Tight Ends

With National Signing Day earlier this week, the Devy team here at DFF thought it was important to highlight several of the 2017 freshmen to give you an idea of the players you’ll be watching on Saturdays as well as stashing on your taxi squads. We combed Hudl for film on these players just so […]

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Draft Profile: WR Taywan Taylor, Western Kentucky: Top 10 Rookie WR?

By Andy Miley | February 3, 2017 | Comments Off on Draft Profile: WR Taywan Taylor, Western Kentucky: Top 10 Rookie WR?

There are hundreds of stories being told during the planning and anticipation of the 2017 NFL Draft. Today we will be looking at a scouting report for senior wideout Taywan Taylor, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. WR-Taywan Taylor, Western Kentucky 5’11” 198 lbs. The high-flying Hilltopper receiver really took off his junior year and did not slow […]

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IDP Draft Profile: ILB Haason Reddick, Temple

By Andy Miley | February 2, 2017 | Comments Off on IDP Draft Profile: ILB Haason Reddick, Temple

There are hundreds of stories being told during the planning and anticipation of the 2017 NFL Draft. Today we will be looking at a scouting report for senior converted linebacker Haason Reddick Temple Owls. ILB-Haason Reddick, Temple 6’2” 237 lbs. This defender might have been more of an afterthought if not for the opportunity to […]

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National Signing Day: 2017 Freshmen Quarterbacks

By Brad McDaniel | February 2, 2017 | Comments Off on National Signing Day: 2017 Freshmen Quarterbacks

Even though National Signing Day was yesterday, the coverage of incoming freshman doesn’t stop here at DFF. Our goal is to prepare you for your Devy drafts so that you are ahead of the game this summer. The Devy team here has already covered wide receivers and running backs with tight ends coming tomorrow. Today, […]

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FCS Spotlight: RB Tarik Cohen, North Carolina A&T

By James Hanmore | February 1, 2017 | 0 Comments

Tarik Cohen – not really a household name, but a name that many people may recognise in the future. You may remember a video that went viral viral a while back, of a short, well-built guy catching two balls simultaneously while doing a backflip, well this is that guy. The North Carolina A&T running back […]

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National Signing Day: True Freshman Mock Draft

By Jason DiRienzo | February 1, 2017 | Comments Off on National Signing Day: True Freshman Mock Draft

National signing day is upon us and what better way to deliver you the top 24 incoming freshmen than by doing it with a mock draft? (Hint: there’s not a better way) The @DevyWatch team went two rounds, 12 freshmen per round, to help you get to know the players you will be watching on […]

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Nick Chubb: What is the Georgia Running Back’s Potential?

By Bradley Ylitalo | January 31, 2017 | Comments Off on Nick Chubb: What is the Georgia Running Back’s Potential?

Nick Chubb, whom will be entering his senior season this fall, is not a new name on NFL Draft and Devy radars. He spent his first year at Georgia backing up current NFL star Todd Gurley and has spent these last 2 seasons starting for the Bulldogs, although he has battled his fair share of […]

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National Signing Day: 2017 Freshmen Running Backs

By Cody Garrett | January 31, 2017 | 0 Comments

National Signing Day isn’t just another day here at DFF. We take Devy seriously and to prove it, we’ve learned as much as we could about the 2017 freshman class just so we can share it with you. Top Devy RBs in the Class of 2017 Cam Akers | 5’11” 213lbs | Committed to Florida […]

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Draft Profile: RB Jamaal Williams, BYU

By Andy Miley | January 30, 2017 | Comments Off on Draft Profile: RB Jamaal Williams, BYU

There are hundreds of stories being told during the planning and anticipation of the 2017 NFL Draft. Today we will be looking at a scouting report for redshirt senior running back Jamaal Williams, Brigham Young Cougars . RB-Jamaal Williams BYU 6’ 211 lbs. This young man has been competing nationally in track and field events […]

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Draft Profile: RB Curtis Samuel, Ohio State: Late 1st Flex Hero

By Johnny Schepps | January 30, 2017 | 0 Comments

If you are picking in the bottom 3rd of your rookie draft you probably ended up in that draft position one of two ways. You either traded there or you finished the season as one of the better teams in your league. Unlike the teams picking at the top of the draft, you probably aren’t […]

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2017 Senior Bowl Game: Offensive Prospect Review

By Andy Miley | January 29, 2017 | Comments Off on 2017 Senior Bowl Game: Offensive Prospect Review

The Senior Bowl has been the best college football all-star game for quite a few years now. I was fortunate enough to go to the Mobile, Alabama event in 2014 and 2015. Former NFL GM Phil Savage invites willing college seniors and other draft eligible players to participate in this event. Some of the most […]

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IDP Draft Profile: DB Budda Baker, Washington

By Johnny Schepps | January 27, 2017 | Comments Off on IDP Draft Profile: DB Budda Baker, Washington

There are guys who play football and there are football players, Budda Baker is a football player. Baker was a Day one starter at the University of Washington, starting 40 of 41 games in the three seasons he was there. Baker recorded 199 tackles, 4 sacks, and 5 interceptions. Before studying Baker I knew of […]

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IDP Draft Profile: DE Dawuane Smoot, Illinois

By Andy Miley | January 27, 2017 | Comments Off on IDP Draft Profile: DE Dawuane Smoot, Illinois

There are hundreds of stories being told during the planning and anticipation of the 2017 NFL Draft. Today we will be looking at a scouting report for senior edge rusher Dawuane Smoot, Illinois Fighting Illini. DE Dawuane Smoot, Illinois 6’3” 265 lbs. At the start of the 2016 season, many scouts had been quite impressed […]

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Draft Profile: TE Evan Engram, Ole Miss

By Bradley Ylitalo | January 27, 2017 | 0 Comments

There are all types of tight ends in today’s NFL. Tight ends can be some of the most versatile players as they can be anything from primary on the line blockers, to slot and split end receivers. You don’t need one tight end to fill all of those roles, but it sure is nice. You need […]

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2017 Shrine Game IDP Standouts

By JT Maynard | January 26, 2017 | Comments Off on 2017 Shrine Game IDP Standouts

I’ve watched the Shrine Game for years, but I have to say this year I was even more pumped than usual to watch after the ball was kicked off. I intended to Tweet about players as I was watching live. I did this, and after a couple Tweets, one about Alabama WR Gehrig Dieter, I […]

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Senior Bowl Preview

By Brad McDaniel | January 26, 2017 | Comments Off on Senior Bowl Preview

For the 100+ players who accepted their Senior Bowl invite, this week is the first of several huge job interviews. Everything these players do this week – both on and off the field – will be examined and scrutinized. The entire NFL community will be represented in Mobile and every team in attendance will be […]

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Who is the 1.01 in the 2017 Rookie Draft?

By Jason DiRienzo | January 26, 2017 | 0 Comments

Who is the 1.01 in the 2017 Rookie Draft? Every dynasty league owner knows that if they have the first pick in the rookie draft they have a big decision to make. Having the first overall rookie pick is bittersweet. Not only does it mean that you were unsuccessful in your league, but it also […]

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National Signing Day: 2017 Freshmen Wide Receivers

By Lawrence Chaney | January 26, 2017 | 0 Comments

With National Signing Day less than a week away, I wanted to highlight some of the top wide receiver recruits in the nation. These wide receivers will be eligible for most devy drafts this off-season so you should get to know them sooner than later. There are tons of talented recruits coming in, but I’ve […]

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Draft Profile: WR Cooper Kupp, E. Illinois: Great White Hope or Great White Hype?

By Andy Miley | January 25, 2017 | Comments Off on Draft Profile: WR Cooper Kupp, E. Illinois: Great White Hope or Great White Hype?

There are hundreds of stories being told during the planning and anticipation of the 2017 NFL Draft. Today we will be looking at a scouting report for redshirt senior wide out Cooper Kupp Eastern Washington Eagles. WR-Cooper Kupp, Eastern Washington 6’1” 198 lbs. Kupp is a unique prospect for a few reasons. His grandfather played […]

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Rookie Mock 2.0 Rounds 3-5

By Lawrence Chaney | January 25, 2017 | Comments Off on Rookie Mock 2.0 Rounds 3-5

Today we’ll finish Rookie Mock 2.0. It truly is amazing how deep this draft class is, there are multiple players who in no way shape or form have dropped to these rounds last year. But thankfully for us, the depth is such that we should be able to uncover gems all the way through the […]

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East/West Shrine Game Prospects Review

By Andy Miley | January 25, 2017 | 0 Comments

The East/West Shrine Game has entered its 92nd year with a rich tradition. Several college hopefuls began their road to the NFL from this springboard: Tom Brady, Brett Favre, John Elway, Pat Tillman, Walter Payton, and Jeff Saturday to just name a few. Because I’m a high school football coach and educator by trade, I […]

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Draft Profile: RB Christian McCaffrey, Stanford

By Andy Miley | January 24, 2017 | 0 Comments

There are hundreds of stories being told during the planning and anticipation of the 2017 NFL Draft. Today we will be looking at a scouting report for junior running back Christian McCaffrey, Stanford Cardinals. RB-Christian McCaffrey, Stanford 6’ 202 lbs. The most talented son of former Bronco receiver, Ed McCaffrey, only made one controversial move: […]

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Draft Profile: RB Joe Mixon, University of Oklahoma

By Andy Miley | January 23, 2017 | Comments Off on Draft Profile: RB Joe Mixon, University of Oklahoma

There are hundreds of stories being told during the planning and anticipation of the 2017 NFL Draft. Today we will be looking at a scouting report for controversial redshirt sophomore running back Joe Mixon, Oklahoma Sooners.   RB-Joe Mixon, Oklahoma 6’1” 226 lbs. Let’s discuss the elephant in the room. In 2014, Mixon struck a […]

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