Nick Bolton played in all 13 games as a true freshman where he recorded 22 tackles, one sack, and one TFL. He developed from promising up-and-comer to SEC defensive star in 2019, earning first-team all-conference honors after leading the league with 8.9 tackles per game (107 total, 8.5 for loss), intercepting two passes, and breaking up eight others in 12 starts.
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With college bowl season in full swing and I continue to dig deep into my draft prep, I thought I would take the time to go over some of the potential prospects at the linebacker position. Keep in mind, this is just who I have watched to this point so far. As I watch more game film and prospects, I will update this list accordingly.
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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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Background – 6’1”, 218 lb OLB – He earned his place on the 2017 ALL-SEC (coaches) Team for his leadership and productivity. – He holds a tie for most interceptions (14) in school history (dare we say, he is a “ballhawk”?) – Pro day scheduled for March 20th, 2018. My Thoughts When I look at
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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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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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Ben Boulware LOVES football. That is the first, and foremost thing you should know about this hungry, passion-fueled linebacker from upstate South Carolina. The second thing you should know deals with his collegiate position coach, Brent Venables. The current Defensive Coordinator for the National Champion Clemson Tigers was recently named the winner of the 2016
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The title of this article may just be the best way to sum up, Jabrill Peppers game, an electrifying athlete. If you have the chance to watch his high school highlights, he dominated using that awe-inspiring athleticism and went on to be rated #2 overall in the “ESPN top 300” rankings only behind none other
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Tim Williams – Senior / 6’3″ / 244 – Alabama Games Watch: 2016: USC, Texas A&M, LSU, Tennessee 2015: LSU, Clemson, Mississippi St., Michigan St. The Skinny: Tim Williams is an interesting size for an edger. Sometimes this seems to cause him to play too carefully. Other plays he is relentless and plays until the whistle
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Here’s a writer’s secret for you: It can be very hard to write an objective scouting report on your draft crush. Believe me, I will do my best, though. You may be wondering why Duke Riley is my draft crush. After all, he’s a fairly under-the-radar weakside linebacker that probably won’t get drafted until Day-2.
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Jalen “Moneybacker” Reeves-Maybin – Senior / 6’0″ / 225 – Tennessee Games Watched: 2016: Virginia Tech 2015: Oklahoma, Vanderbilt, Alabama, Bowling Green The Skinny: Jalen Reeves-Maybin is a potential hybrid player in the vein of Su’a Cravens and Eric Striker. He is a better tackler than both of those 2016 prospects. He is trustworthy in zone
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Dynasty Draft Profile of Linebacker Zach Cunningham.
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Devonte Fields 6’2″ 236 Louisville Games Watched: 2016: Florida State, Clemson, Charlotte 2015: Kentucky, Texas A&M, Florida State, 2012: SMU, Michigan State The Skinny: Devonte Fields sheds blocks with precision by tossing the 300 pounders to the side. He shows great patience prior to attacking the ball carrier. He tackles efficiently and with consistency by knifing
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Kendell Beckwith – Senior / 6’2 / 243 – LSU Games Watched: 2016 Mississippi St., Wisconsin, Southern Miss 2015 Mississippi St., Florida, Auburn, Alabama The Skinny: Beckwith was asked to spy Dak Prescott (after Prescott ran for 105 yards vs LSU in 2014). Beckwith held Prescott to minus 19 yards on 10 carries in their 2015 matchup
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Folarin Orimolade Dartmouth LB First impressions The Big Green had one of the Ivy Leagues best defensive players in the league. Explosive is my first impression of him. Guy’s a game changer. His impressive jump off the ball helped him earn the “Bushnell Award” which is given to the defensive player of the year, in
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So, a couple of months back, I ran an article on Jackson State defensive end Keontre Anderson (http://factorysports.wpengine.com/fcs-spotlight-de-interview-keontre-anderson-jackson-state/). During my interview with him, he mentioned Javancy Jones (@TheRealJavJones) as the best player he had played alongside. So I decided to look into Jones a bit further. What I saw was not disappointing. This is a big,
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Tyus Bowser: 6’3 244 pounds Games watched: Vanderbilt, Memphis, San Diego St. My Thoughts: This is another player I enjoyed watching. Not overly flashy, but a guy who just gets it done. Houston asked him to do a lot of things on defense, playing the run, to rushing the passer and playing in coverage. That shows the coaching
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Games watched Syracuse, North Carolina, Virginia Tech My Thoughts Injuries are the first thing that stands out when it comes to Price. He was absolutely hammered in his early college career by a string of injuries. In 2012, starting off as an ILB, he suffered a pectoral injury. The next year, 2013, back injury. In 2014, a
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Every once in a while, a player comes into my vision that I can immediately see is meant to play the game of full contact American football. Connor Harris (@connorharris16) is one of these almost rare occurrences. This young man not only brings his lunch pail every day to football activities, he brings a lunch
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Games reviewed: Buffalo, Toledo, Kent The player: One thing that I have to see from an edge rusher is quickness. This kid is quick! He won’t get stuck or shoved away from a play. Getting off a block is not an issue. This keeps him in the attack of the ball and not flat on his
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