NFL 2019 NFL Draft Prospects Discussion

[A11dAtP0w3R]

I was reading that Rosen had taken down anything Cardinals from his Instagram account last week, he gone...

Funny how you can be humbled pretty quick smart, was only this time last year when h was carrying on like an absolute dickhead after being selected in the draft, saying all the QBs selected ahead of him were a mistake....pretty sure I read he is the first top 10 pick as QB to be moved on from after one season.

 

[Bucking Beads]

Would like Brian Burns to be available at pick 16.

Would also be keen to trade back and collect more picks.

 

[Cassius_Clay]

I was reading that Rosen had taken down anything Cardinals from his Instagram account last week, he gone...

Funny how you can be humbled pretty quick smart, was only this time last year when h was carrying on like an absolute dickhead after being selected in the draft, saying all the QBs selected ahead of him were a mistake....pretty sure I read he is the first top 10 pick as QB to be moved on from after one season.

Is it really his fault he struggled last season? Cant think of a worse situation for a rookie QB to start in.

Also, he isnt the first guy to say he's the best QB in the draft. God, Drew Lock said it of himself last week.... Drew Lock. And Josh Rosen is a heck of a lot better than him.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

Is it really his fault he struggled last season? Cant think of a worse situation for a rookie QB to start in.

Also, he isnt the first guy to say he's the best QB in the draft. God, Drew Lock said it of himself last week.... Drew Lock. And Josh Rosen is a heck of a lot better than him.

I'm not blaming him at all, I'm def not a Rosen fan but even I have acknowledged how terrible the Oline and situation was for him last year, just saying funny how life can humble someone quick smart. 100% needs to be given at least a chance to succeed, he had none with Arizona last year.

 

[drd23]

I guess the Giants are a hell of a lot less desirable for him now

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

Barkley Engram and Shepard still isnt terrible with another first round pick to come. It will take a year or two but the Giants will have a heap of flexibility now, especially once Eli is finally off the books.

They have gone backwards to go forward.

The worry is Gettleman continuing to go round in circles. Rebuild it right and don't panic like the Raiders, stick to the plan and thru the draft, don't go busting ya nut over WRs in Free agency.

 

[Exe Gesis]

kyler murray had his pro-day yesterday.


in this link there's a bunch of auto-play videos showing interviews and highlights of his throws, etc


https://sports.yahoo.com/heres-the-secret-truth-about-kyler-murrays-pro-day-015146013.html


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[drd23]

I don't know why he wouldn't go #1 overall. Sounds like the perfect prospect

 

[Exe Gesis]

10 Biggest FCS Sleepers In The 2019 NFL Draft
Sam Herder
Published on February 19, 2019 at 12:37 PM EST


For every Cooper Kupp, there's a Jamal Agnew. Eastern Washington's Kupp was the talk out of the FCS for the 2017 NFL Draft and was selected in the third round. Meanwhile, Agnew flew under radars and didn't have much buzz. Yet the San Diego cornerback got drafted in the fifth round and was named an All-Pro punt returner as a rookie.

For every Derek Rivers, there's a Chase Allen or Dylan Cole. Rivers, out of Youngstown State, was another third-round draft pick in 2017. Southern Illinois' Allen and Missouri State's Cole went undrafted, signed free-agent deals and started a handful of games as rookies.

In last year's draft, Stephen F. Austin defensive end John Franklin-Myers appeared to be a late-round guy but was selected in the fourth round.

Every year, several FCS players are projected too low in the draft or simply aren't getting the buzz they deserve. There are plenty of these guys at this point in the process this year.

Here are 10 of the biggest FCS sleepers right now in the 2019 NFL Draft:

Bruce Anderson, North Dakota St. RB

Anderson has been looked at as a late-round draft pick for most of his senior season with the Bison. He had a good start to the draft process in January, impressing during the first day of Senior Bowl practices, especially with his route-running and hands. But a re-aggravated leg injury sidelined him the rest of the week and cost him any shot at a Combine invite.

Anderson is the total package and his tape proves it. Film junkies on Twitter praise Anderson's speed, power, balance, vision and athleticism. But until scouts can get a glimpse of him in person and see how his leg is doing, the buzz around Anderson has stalled and has him hovering around a seventh round to free agent prospect. Considering how many running backs get drafted (22 last year), Anderson should be looked at as a higher draft pick.

Davion Davis, Sam Houston St. WR

Davis has been one of the FCS' elite receivers for multiple years, finishing with 226 career catches for 3,181 yards and 40 touchdowns. He missed the final two games of his senior season with a lower leg injury.

“He has a future at the next level, so in my mind we have to make the decision that is going to be best for him,” SHSU head coach K.C. Keeler told The Huntsville Item. “Trying to get him back, I think there's a chance there could be a re-injury, so we don't want to do that. ... One of the greatest receivers in the history of this conference, and he's a better person than he is a player. I think he'll be able to play on Sundays. He'll be greatly, greatly missed.”

He hasn't been talked about much so far in the draft process and didn't participate in any of the three main all-star games. But Davis can flat-out ball and has the type of skills any NFL offense would love to utilize.

Devlin Hodges, Samford QB

The best offensive player in the FCS in 2018 has the stats to grab anyone's attention. However, when you're playing at this level, scouts want to see what you did against FBS opponents. Here's how Hodges fared:

2018 vs. Florida State: 39-60 for 475 yards, 2 TDs, 4 INT.
2017 vs. Georgia: 26-35 for 227 yards, 2 TDs
2016 vs. Mississippi State: 42-69 for 468 yards, 4 TDs, 3 INT.
Hodges has shown he can perform against Power 5-level defenses with FCS-level offensive talent. With a less-than-stellar quarterback draft class, it's interesting that Hodges isn't valued higher.

Dom Bragalone, Lehigh RB

Bragalone hasn't had much NFL attention on him yet. But if he gets a shot, he can turn into that next "small-school" success story. His senior season wasn't as dominant as past years (757 yards and seven touchdowns). As a sophomore and junior, Bragalone combined for 2,559 yards and 32 touchdowns.

At 5-foot-11 and 230 pounds, he's a tough runner that could also help a team at the fullback position in some packages. The talent is there. But lack of film against FBS opponents might make scouts hesitant.

Donald Parham, Stetson TE

Parham's skill set as a tight end might still be a little raw, but the potential is through the roof. He stands 6-foot-8 and weighs 240 pounds, a frame that any NFL team would love to have as a receiving threat.

Parham went off in 2018 and was named to multiple All-American teams. He earned a spot in the Senior Bowl and drew plenty of attention. He's still looked at as a late-round guy, but Parham could turn into a big-time steal if he's picked that far down the draft board.

Emmanuel Butler, Northern Arizona WR

At one point during the 2018 season, Butler was ranked by NFLDraftScout as the sixth best senior wide receiver prospect in all of college football. He's since slipped down to a projected seventh round to free agent prospect by the website. Other than underclassmen declaring for the draft, it's hard to understand why Butler has isn't getting as much love.

Injuries could be it. He missed a majority of 2017 with an injury and was out for a couple games last year. But at 6-foot-4, 220 pounds, Butler is the kind of receiver scouts drool over. He has a huge catch radius with good-enough speed to get separation. He's also dominated FBS opponents. There's a lot to love, especially if he's going to be a late-round pick.

Jimmy Moreland, James Madison CB

Moreland was a standout at the East-West Shrine Game, which earned him a spot on a Senior Bowl roster. He received tremendous reviews from those in the stands and South Carolina receiver Deebo Samuel said Moreland was the best CB he faced all week.

Still, Moreland did not receive an invite to the NFL Combine.

Maybe it's his size that gets questioned at 5-foot-10 and 175 pounds. But Moreland was as dominant as you can be at the cornerback position and possesses ball skills that are truly special. He's one of those players that FCS fans just know is going to be successful in the NFL. Right now, though, he's looked at as a seventh-rounder.

Joe Protheroe, Cal Poly FB

Fullbacks aren't exactly coveted positions when it comes to drafting players, but the position is far from dead. And Protheroe isn't just a thumper that can smash into a linebacker every play. He's an athletic freak that ran for 1,810 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2018.

He's got the speed, vision and size at 5-foot-11 and 230 pounds to be a short-yardage back as well, which he told HERO Sports he's willing to play whatever position a team wants him in. ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. ranks him the fifth-best fullback available. That may or may not be good enough to get him drafted, but whatever team lands Protheroe is going to get a gem.

John Santiago, North Dakota RB

Santiago's stature (5-foot-9, 187 pounds) shouldn't be a red flag for scouts. He runs much bigger than that with a wicked stiff arm along with cutting ability and overall speed. He arrived at UND as a wide receiver before converting to running back. Santiago also was one of the top returners in the FCS.

That background should draw scouts in. Speed, explosion, hands and special teams ability. He's a player that can help a team in multiple ways as he earned multiple All-American all-purpose honors. At Santiago's Pro Day, he'll have a great chance to impress scouts on his marks, times and on-the-field drills.

Kurron Ramsey, Alabama State FS

Alabama State offensive lineman Tytus Howard is getting a ton of attention as an early to mid-round draft pick. But his teammate Ramsey is on radars as well. An incredible athlete, Ramsey is 6-foot-3 from his free safety spot and totaled 74 tackles in 2018.

Ramsey has tremendous range on the field and can lay the wood, which translates well to special teams at the next level. He's a guy that can find a spot on a final roster as a rookie. All Ramsey needs is one team to agree.

 

[Exe Gesis]

Top college pass rusher loses NCAA eligibility, will head to NFL

Posted by Michael David Smith on March 17, 2019, 6:10 AM EDT

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One of the top pass rushers in college football will be heading to the NFL a year earlier than he had hoped.

East Carolina defensive end Nate Harvey, who had 14.5 sacks last season and is the reigning American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year, has lost an eligibility appeal with the NCAA. East Carolina coach Mike Houston said they were hoping the NCAA would not count the brief playing time Harvey got as a freshman at Georgia Military College as a year of college football, but the NCAA did count it and therefore Harvey does not have any NCAA eligibility remaining.

“Our appeal was denied by the NCAA,″ Houston told the Fayetteville Observer. “We respect the decision of the NCAA, but at the same time we are disappointed. . . . We’ve had some long discussions this morning about how we’re going to support Nate in this transition from right now becoming a student-athlete at East Carolina University to pursuing a professional career. We will alert the NFL this afternoon that he will be eligible for the draft.″
It is unclear whether the NFL will make Harvey eligible for the regular draft or whether he will have to wait for the supplemental draft. He is likely a late-round pick.

 

[Brasher]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...tests-reveal-montez-sweat-has-heart-condition

Bes to luck to the young man dealing with this....but wtf do college fitness staffs to? How do they pick this up over a couple of day show and tell event and not when he comes into your rehab centre every day for years.

 

[Exe Gesis]

Blind long snapper bench presses in USC’s Pro Day

Posted by Charean Williams on March 20, 2019, 7:48 PM EDT

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Jake Olson won Pro Day.

The blind long snapper participated in USC’s Pro Day on Wednesday to raise funds and awareness for retinoblastoma, a rare cancer which claimed his eyesight when he was 12 years old. Olson did 17 reps in the 225-pound bench press.

“I love lifting; I love just getting out there in the weight room,” Olson said, via Lindsey Thiry of ESPN. “It’s the best way, in my opinion, to fund raise. Life kind of presented its opportunity to fund raise for something.”

Olson has more than $48,000 pledged to his charity, Out of Sight Faith, as well as to the Uplifting Athletes Organization. The donations will contribute to a clinical trial that has delivered promising results in the fight against retinoblastoma, according to Thiry.

“I live with the consequences of my disease every day,” Olson said. “To hear that there is a workable cure now that could prohibit any kid from ever losing their sight again to my cancer, it really impacts me.”

 

[Exe Gesis]

An NFL scout told ESPN's Adam Schefter West Virginia QB Will Grier is a "riser" who "put on a show" during his Pro Day Thursday.
Schefter adds Grier is expected to meet with "at least" 10 teams before the draft "including the Giants, Redskins, Chargers, Pats and Saints." Grier is not getting the same buzz as Kyler Murray and Dwayne Haskins or even Daniel Jones and Drew Lock, but he was a productive college player with good accuracy. Assuming his stock does not rise too far, he could be a good value option on Day 2.
RELATED:

• New England Patriots
• , New Orleans Saints
• , New York Giants
• , Los Angeles Chargers
• , Washington Redskins

SOURCE: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Mar 22, 2019, 3:11 AM

 

[drd23]

I saw a bit of "Mooch's QB Camp" (I assume NFLN have gotten him to take over from Gruden?) and Grier was pretty impressive

 

[U2tigers]

An NFL scout told ESPN's Adam Schefter West Virginia QB Will Grier is a "riser" who "put on a show" during his Pro Day Thursday.
Schefter adds Grier is expected to meet with "at least" 10 teams before the draft "including the Giants, Redskins, Chargers, Pats and Saints." Grier is not getting the same buzz as Kyler Murray and Dwayne Haskins or even Daniel Jones and Drew Lock, but he was a productive college player with good accuracy. Assuming his stock does not rise too far, he could be a good value option on Day 2.
RELATED:

• New England Patriots
• , New Orleans Saints
• , New York Giants
• , Los Angeles Chargers
• , Washington Redskins

SOURCE: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Mar 22, 2019, 3:11 AM

I watched a couple of Grier's games and I thought he was good, I was surprised he has been rated so lowly.

 

[rumply]

 

[U2tigers]

Best of Missouri QB Drew Lock's pro day

https://www.giants.com/video/best-of-missouri-qb-drew-lock-s-pro-day

 

[Exe Gesis]

Devin White: I’ll be looking for $100 million in five years
Posted by Charean Williams on March 22, 2019, 11:55 PM EDT

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Devin White announced at LSU’s Pro Day on Friday that he has signed an endorsement deal with Nike. Whatever he signed for pales in comparison to what he plans to make in his second NFL contract.
White projects as a top-10 pick, a rare linebacker to go that high in the past five drafts.
“People know ‘Devin isn’t going to be on the board long, and we’re not going to find another Devin 10 years from now. He’s rare,’” White said, via Roy Lang of the Shreveport Times. “Draft me, because when I hit free agency in five years, the price will go up. I’ll be looking for $100 million then.”
White stood on his Combine numbers Friday, but he did do individual drills.
“It just shows my competitive nature, my hard work,” White said. “I’m not trying to do what anybody else did. I’m trying to create a lane for myself. I want to go in the top five.”

 

[Exe Gesis]

speaking of Will Grier....

 

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NFL Draft QB Talk...

 

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Kliff Kingsbury (sucks) and Kyler Murray talk...