Seven team remain unbeaten in the NFL after three weeks, and four team (Bears, Lions, Saints, and Ravens) are in the race to the bottom. Speaking of the Bears, Chicago unloaded DE Jared Allen (to the Panthers) and LB Jon Bostic (to the Patriots) for a pair of 6th round picks in the 2016 draft.
Quick Draft Dish is up with notes from Weeks 3 and 4 of the college football season. You can see them by clicking here: QUICK DRAFT DISH
Check out the 7 games DFD will be focusing on this week, here: WHAT WE'RE WATCHING
The Week Three Rookie of the Week is: Bills RB Karlos Williams
Read more about it here: DFD ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
NOTABLE ROOKIE PERFORMANCES FROM WEEK THREE:
TEN - MARCUS MARIOTA/QB/OREGON/1ST ROUND
27/44 367 yards 2 TD 1 INT
OAK - AMARI COOPER/WR/ALABAMA/1ST ROUND
8 receptions 134 yards
NO - HAU'OLI KIKAHA/OLB/WASHINGTON/2ND ROUND
6 tackles 1 sack
NO - MARCUS MURPHY/RB/MISSOURI/7TH ROUND
3 KR 72 yards; 2 PR 82 yards 1 TD
CAR - SHAQ THOMPSON/OLB/WASHINGTON/1ST ROUND
7 tackles 1 sack
PHI - JORDAN HICKS/OLB/TEXAS/3RD ROUND
10 tackles 1 INT
TB - JAMEIS WINSTON/QB/FLORIDA STATE/1ST ROUND
17/36 261 yards 1 TD 1 INT
SF - ARIK ARMSTEAD/DE/OREGON/1ST ROUND
3 tackles 1 sack
BUF - KARLOS WILLIAMS/RB/FLORIDA STATE/5TH ROUND
12 attempts 110 yards 1 TD
BUF - RONALD DARBY/CB/FLORIDA STATE/2ND ROUND
5 tackles 1 INT
SEA - THOMAS RAWLS/RB/CENTRAL MICHIGAN/UDFA
16 attempts 104 yards
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Monday, September 28, 2015
Quick Draft Dish: Week 4
WEEK FOUR
CINCINNATI @ MEMPHIS
· CINCINNATI JR QB GUNNER
KIEL (#11) had a scary moment in this game. After going into a slide, Kiel was
nailed by a Memphis defender and knocked unconscious. Kiel was stretchered out.
He regained motion in all of his extremities. Compounding the issue is Kiel was
concussed a five days earlier in a game against Miami (OH). Kiel has the
potential to be an NFL quarterback, but this latest bout of injury news is
concerning.
UCF @ SOUTH CAROLINA
· SOUTH CAROLINA JR WR
PHAROH COOPER (#11) is without a doubt the best offensive weapon on the
Gamecock’s offense. Cooper is a triple threat for South Carolina. He is
phenomenal with the ball in his hands. Cooper does not have what I would call
breakaway speed. In this game against UCF, he kind of just went through the
motions, especially in the first half. He had a boneheaded fumble on a punt
return that he tried to field inside the two-yard line. He also put in a
lackluster effort to catch a pass in the end zone. His second half performance
was better, but I expect a better effort from a potential top 60 player.
LSU @ SYRACUSE
· LSU JR OC ETHAN POCIC
(#77) is a very good center prospect. Pocic has good power at the point of
attack. He looks good down blocking. He has the ability to play guard as well.
You don’t often see centers come out early, so he will likely be one of the top
prospects at his position in 2017.
TENNESSEE @ FLORIDA
· FLORIDA JR CB VERNON
HARGREAVES (#1) is a top ten prospect for me. He is excellent in press
coverage. He recovers well and has excellent ball skills. Hargreaves is solid
at blitzing off the edge. The only thing potentially holding him back is his
height (5’11”), as the NFL has become fascinated with long, tall corners.
UMASS @ NOTRE DAME
· UMASS SR QB BLAKE
FROHNAPFEL (#7) is an okay prospect. Frohnapfel has adequate arm strength and
is fairly accurate in the short to intermediate range. He has great size (6’6”
238). He doesn’t do anything special, however. He is in all likelihood a free
agent/camp arm type of prospect.
WESTERN MICHIGAN @ OHIO
STATE
· WESTERN MICHIGAN JR WR
DANIEL BRAVERMAN (#8) has really emerged in the early part of the season. Thru
the first four games, he has an astounding 50 catches for 521 yards and six
touchdowns. Braverman has great hands and he runs great routes. He probably isn’t
the fastest guy. He is likely a slot receiver at the next level. He along with
JR WR COREY DAVIS (#84) gives the Broncos a pair of NFL prospect wide receivers.
NC STATE @ SOUTH ALABAMA
· NC STATE RSOPH DE
PHAROAH MCEVER (#87) is a guy I was really high on entering the season. McEver
was an athletic phenom during his redshirt freshman season. He appears to have
bulked up several pounds in the offseason and it has sapped some of his speed.
He will need time to adjust his game to a heavier style. He also been moved to
the second team. For now, I am ruling him out as a 2016 prospect, and will re-evaluate
him next year.
FRESNO STATE @ SAN JOSE
STATE
· SAN JOSE STATE SR RB
TYLER ERVIN (#7) is a guy whose bandwagon I jumped on a year ago. He has really
taken his game to the next level. Ervin is showing more burst and is showing
the ability to carry the load. He was voted as a captain this year. He is also
a dynamic return man. He compares favorably to Bengals RB Gio Bernard. I expect
many more to join me aboard the Ervin Express after his 300 yard performance in
this game.
Quick Draft Dish: Week 3
WEEK THREE
FLORIDA STATE @ BOSTON
COLLEGE
· FLORIDA STATE SR QB
EVERETT GOLSON (#6) is a graduate transfer from Notre Dame. Golson is a small
framed quarterback (6’0 200), with adequate arm strength, and so-so accuracy.
Golson has mobility and he moves the pocket well, but I do not see success for
him at the next level.
SOUTH CAROLINA @ GEORGIA
· GEORGIA JR QB GREYSON
LAMBERT (#11) is a graduate transfer from Virginia. I am a little higher on
Lambert than most. Lambert has prototype size (6’5” 225). He has decent arm
strength, but has very little mobility. In this game, Lambert set the FBS
record for in-game completion percentage. Lambert completed 24 of 25 passes for
330 yards. If Lambert continues to improve, he could be one of the top senior
quarterbacks in the 2017 draft class.
AUBURN @ LSU
· AUBURN JR QB JEREMY
JOHNSON (#6) came into the season with a small sample size, but oozed
potential. Thru the first three games, Johnson has looked completely lost. He
can’t read underneath coverage. He has thrown six interceptions, most of which
were right to defenders. Johnson has the size (6’5” 230) and arm skills to make
it in the NFL. His confidence is in the toilet right now, and he was benched
after this game.
GEORGIA TECH @ NOTRE
DAME
· NOTRE DAME SR OT RONNIE
STANLEY (#78) is one of the best overall prospects for the 2016 NFL Draft.
Stanley is an athletic tackle with amazing strength and feet. In the three
games, Stanley has allowed zero sacks and only one pressure. He is a people mover
in the run game. Stanley is a near lock for the top ten.
CAL @ TEXAS
· CAL JR QB JARED GOFF
(#16) is one of the fastest rising prospects for the 2016 draft. Goff has great
height (6’4”) but does have a smaller frame. He has added weight each of his
years in Berkley. Goff makes good decisions and has very good arm strength. He
gets through his progressions quickly and is very accurate. Goff is especially
accurate beyond 20 yards, which is rare. I am interested to see more.
MISSISSIPPI @ ALABAMA
· MISSISSIPPI JR DT ROBERT
NKEMDICHE (#5) is a tremendous athlete. Nkemdiche uses his quick hands and feet
to make a living in the opposition’s backfield. He is scheme diverse. He is
equally adept at rushing the passer as he is at stopping the run. He has even
score three touchdowns on offense this year. The sky is the limit at the next
level for Nkemdiche.
Quick Draft Dish: Week 2
WEEK TWO
LOUISIANA TECH @ WESTERN
KENTUCKY
· WESTERN KENTUCKY SR RB
LEON ALLEN (#33) was considered a mid-round prospect coming into the season.
Allen is a three down back with good size and speed. In the third quarter of
this game, Allen suffered a pretty horrific leg injury that will keep him out
the rest of the season. It is possible he could pursue a medical hardship and
obtain another year of eligibility.
· LOUISIANA TECH SR RB
KENNETH DIXON (#28) is one of the top senior running back prospects. Dixon has
good burst and has some wiggle to his game. He has great hands. He never has to
leave the field. He has been highly productive for the Bulldogs since his
freshman season.
UTAH STATE @ UTAH
· UTAH STATE SR QB CHUCKIE
KEETON (#16) was one of the top quarterback prospects two years ago. After
multiple knee injuries, he looks like a shell of his former self. He still has
the mobility needed, but he can’t seem to fully be able to plant to maximize
his arm strength. He took a beating in this game as well. He probably isn’t
draftable anymore because of his medical concerns, and that truly is a shame.
UMASS @ COLORADO
· UMASS SR WR TAJAE SHARPE
(#1) is a big fast wide receiver prospect. Sharpe has great hands and is a
solid route runner. Sharpe is electric after the catch. He doesn’t get much
pub, but my guess is he will by season’s end. I will get at least one (maybe
two) more viewings this year, and hopefully I will get to see him live in
Mobile at the Senior Bowl.
KENTUCKY @ SOUTH
CAROLINA
· SOUTH CAROLINA SR TE
JERRELL ADAMS (#89) is a solid mid-round prospect. Adams is solid as an inline
blocker. He has soft hands, and can open up the middle of the field. He has the
occasional concentration lapse and has dealt with a few minor injuries.
NOTRE DAME @ VIRGINIA
· NOTRE DAME JR OLB JAYLON
SMITH (#9) is a tremendous player. Smith will play all over the field. He
excels in coverage, even lining up in the slot covering receivers. Smith reads
and diagnoses plays quickly. He is a sure tackler. There isn’t much he doesn’t
do well. At worst, he is likely a top 15 pick next year.
MIDDLE TENNESSEE @
ALABAMA
· ALABAMA SR QB JACOB
COKER (#14) is not exactly seizing the opportunity given to him. Coker is a
graduate transfer from Florida State. He sat behind Jameis Winston and then
transferred to Alabama where he sat behind Blake Sims a year ago. Coker has the
size (6’5” 230), and has slightly above average arm strength. Coker is not the
best decision maker. If backup quarterback Cooper Bateman was any better, he
likely would have been replaced already. As of this time, I do not think Coker
is draftable.
OKLAHOMA @ TENNESSEE
· OKLAHOMA SR WR STERLING
SHEPARD (#3) is the prototype NFL slot receiver. Shepard is small in stature
(5’10”), but is shifty, has great hands, and is a good route runner. Shepard is
also an excellent return man. He is comparable to Seattle rookie wide receiver
Tyler Lockett (3rd round/Kansas State), but not quite as dynamic.
LSU @ MISSISSIPPI STATE
· LSU SR OG VADAL
ALEXANDER (#74) is currently the starter at right tackle for the Tigers.
Alexander does not have the athleticism to block the edge at the next level. He
does however have traits that could translate to Pro Bowl level in the NFL at
the guard position. He is very strong at the point of attack. He gets to the
second level and finishes blocks. Alexander plays with a mean streak that can’t
be taught.
OREGON @ MICHIGAN STATE
· MICHIGAN STATE SR QB
CONNOR COOK (#18) is currently my number one rated quarterback prospect. Cook
has NFL size (6’3” 218), has plenty of arm strength, and is a fairly accurate
passer. He does go through spells where his mechanics get a little choppy, and
his accuracy suffers because of it. These are things that can be cleaned up.
· MICHIGAN STATE JR TE
JOSIAH PRICE (#82) jumped out to me in this game. Tight end talent always seems
to be at a premium in the draft, and Price showed me an ability to get open and
make plays. I will have to go back and focus on his blocking, but his route
running and hands were very good in this game.
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Weekly Update (9-22-15)
NFL Draft scouting based on a small sample size is always a tricky formula. Based on results of the first three weeks of college football, that has never been more evident. Coming into this season, I had Ohio State QB Cardale Jones and Auburn QB Jeremy Johnson ranked as my number three and number four ranked quarterbacks, respectively. Jones had only started three games for the Buckeyes and Johnson only had one half of play against major competition. They both showed so much promise and upside that I had no problem feeling that highly of them. Low and behold, after the bullets started flying this year, Jones has looked inept, and Johnson can't read coverage at all. Jeremy Johnson has been benched this week for RS freshman QB Sean White and no one would be surprised if Jones was benched for J.T. Barrett. So let this be a lesson to everyone out there, a few games does not make a prospect, but on the flip side, it should not break a prospect either.
There will be no QDD column this week, but notes from last weekends games will combine with notes from this weekends games next week: QUICK DRAFT DISH
Check out the 8 games DFD will be focusing on this week, here: WHAT WE'RE WATCHING
The Week Two Rookie of the Week is: Redskins RB Matt Jones
Read more about it here: DFD ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
NOTABLE ROOKIE PERFORMANCES FROM WEEK ONE:
PIT - BUD DUPREE/OLB/KENTUCKY/1ST ROUND
4 tackles 1 sack
KC - MARCUS PETERS/CB/WASHINGTON/1ST ROUND
5 tackles 1 INT 1 TD
TEN - MARCUS MARIOTA/QB/OREGON/1ST ROUND
21/37 257 yards 2 TD
TB - JAMEIS WINSTON/QB/FLORIDA STATE/1ST ROUND
14/21 207 yards 1 TD; 6 attempts 23 yards 1 TD
NO - HAU'OLI KIKAHA/OLB/WASHINGTON/2ND ROUND
7 tackles 1 sack
ARZ - DAVID JOHNSON/RB/NORTHERN IOWA/3RD ROUND
5 attempts 42 yards 1 TD; 1 KR 108 yards 1 TD
SD - MELVIN GORDON/RB/WISCONSIN/1ST ROUND
16 attempts 88 yards
ATL - VIC BEASLEY/DE/CLEMSON/1ST ROUND
5 tackles 1 sack
WSH - MATT JONES/RB/FLORIDA/3RD ROUND
19 attempts 123 yards 2 TD; 3 receptions 23 yards
OAK - AMARI COOPER/WR/ALABAMA/1ST ROUND
7 receptions 109 yards 1 TD
PHI - JORDAN HICKS/OLB/TEXAS/3RD ROUND
7 tackles 1 sack
IND - HENRY ANDERSON/DE/STANFORD/3RD ROUND
5 tackles 1 sack
There will be no QDD column this week, but notes from last weekends games will combine with notes from this weekends games next week: QUICK DRAFT DISH
Check out the 8 games DFD will be focusing on this week, here: WHAT WE'RE WATCHING
The Week Two Rookie of the Week is: Redskins RB Matt Jones
Read more about it here: DFD ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
NOTABLE ROOKIE PERFORMANCES FROM WEEK ONE:
PIT - BUD DUPREE/OLB/KENTUCKY/1ST ROUND
4 tackles 1 sack
KC - MARCUS PETERS/CB/WASHINGTON/1ST ROUND
5 tackles 1 INT 1 TD
TEN - MARCUS MARIOTA/QB/OREGON/1ST ROUND
21/37 257 yards 2 TD
TB - JAMEIS WINSTON/QB/FLORIDA STATE/1ST ROUND
14/21 207 yards 1 TD; 6 attempts 23 yards 1 TD
NO - HAU'OLI KIKAHA/OLB/WASHINGTON/2ND ROUND
7 tackles 1 sack
ARZ - DAVID JOHNSON/RB/NORTHERN IOWA/3RD ROUND
5 attempts 42 yards 1 TD; 1 KR 108 yards 1 TD
SD - MELVIN GORDON/RB/WISCONSIN/1ST ROUND
16 attempts 88 yards
ATL - VIC BEASLEY/DE/CLEMSON/1ST ROUND
5 tackles 1 sack
WSH - MATT JONES/RB/FLORIDA/3RD ROUND
19 attempts 123 yards 2 TD; 3 receptions 23 yards
OAK - AMARI COOPER/WR/ALABAMA/1ST ROUND
7 receptions 109 yards 1 TD
PHI - JORDAN HICKS/OLB/TEXAS/3RD ROUND
7 tackles 1 sack
IND - HENRY ANDERSON/DE/STANFORD/3RD ROUND
5 tackles 1 sack
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Weekly Update (9-15-15)
We are through the first full week of NFL games, and first two full weeks of college games. Major injuries seem to be plaguing some of the mid-level draft prospects and NFL teams alike.
Read all of our notes from last weekend's games in our weekly column: QUICK DRAFT DISH
Check out the 6 games DFD will be focusing on this week, here: WHAT WE'RE WATCHING
The Week One Rookie of the Week is: Titans QB Marcus Mariota
Read more about it here: DFD ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
NOTABLE ROOKIE PERFORMANCES FROM WEEK ONE:
PIT - BUD DUPREE/OLB/KENTUCKY/1ST ROUND
2 tackles 1 sack
SEA - TYLER LOCKETT/WR/KANSAS STATE/3RD ROUND
4 receptions 34 yards; 2 PR 63 yards 1 TD
WSH - PRESTON SMITH/DE/MISSISSIPPI STATE/2ND ROUND
2 tackles 1 sack 1 FF 1 FR
DET - AMEER ABDULLAH/RB/NEBRASKA/2ND ROUND
7 attempts 50 yards 1 TD; 4 receptions 44 yards
SD - KYLE EMANUEL/OLB/NORTH DAKOTA STATE/5TH ROUND
3 tackles 1 sack
TEN - MARCUS MARIOTA/QB/OREGON/1ST ROUND
13/16 209 yards 4 TD
TEN - ANGELO BLACKSON/DE/AUBURN/4TH ROUND
3 tackles 1 sack
ATL - TEVIN COLEMAN/RB/INDIANA/3RD ROUND
20 attempts 80 yards
SF - JAQUISKI TARTT/DS/SAMFORD/2ND ROUND
4 tackles 1 sack
Read all of our notes from last weekend's games in our weekly column: QUICK DRAFT DISH
Check out the 6 games DFD will be focusing on this week, here: WHAT WE'RE WATCHING
The Week One Rookie of the Week is: Titans QB Marcus Mariota
Read more about it here: DFD ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
NOTABLE ROOKIE PERFORMANCES FROM WEEK ONE:
PIT - BUD DUPREE/OLB/KENTUCKY/1ST ROUND
2 tackles 1 sack
SEA - TYLER LOCKETT/WR/KANSAS STATE/3RD ROUND
4 receptions 34 yards; 2 PR 63 yards 1 TD
WSH - PRESTON SMITH/DE/MISSISSIPPI STATE/2ND ROUND
2 tackles 1 sack 1 FF 1 FR
DET - AMEER ABDULLAH/RB/NEBRASKA/2ND ROUND
7 attempts 50 yards 1 TD; 4 receptions 44 yards
SD - KYLE EMANUEL/OLB/NORTH DAKOTA STATE/5TH ROUND
3 tackles 1 sack
TEN - MARCUS MARIOTA/QB/OREGON/1ST ROUND
13/16 209 yards 4 TD
TEN - ANGELO BLACKSON/DE/AUBURN/4TH ROUND
3 tackles 1 sack
ATL - TEVIN COLEMAN/RB/INDIANA/3RD ROUND
20 attempts 80 yards
SF - JAQUISKI TARTT/DS/SAMFORD/2ND ROUND
4 tackles 1 sack
Monday, September 14, 2015
2015 NFL Preseason ROTW
NFL PRESEASON WEEK FOUR
GREEN BAY PACKERS
BRETT HUNDLEY/QB/UCLA/5TH ROUND
16/23 236 yards 4 TD
NFL PRESEASON WEEK THREE
GREEN BAY PACKERS
BRETT HUNDLEY/QB/UCLA/5TH ROUND
16/23 236 yards 4 TD
NFL PRESEASON WEEK THREE
DETROIT LIONS
ZACH ZENNER/RB/SOUTH DAKOTA STATE/UDFA
8 attempts 85 yards 1 TD
ZACH ZENNER/RB/SOUTH DAKOTA STATE/UDFA
8 attempts 85 yards 1 TD
NFL PRESEASON WEEK TWO
NEW YORK JETS
LEONARD WILLIAMS/DT/SOUTHERN CAL/1ST ROUND
5 tackles 3 TFL 1.5 sacks
NFL PRESEASON WEEK ONE
DETROIT LIONS
AMEER ABDULLAH/RB/NEBRASKA/2ND ROUND
7 attempts 67 yards
DETROIT LIONS
AMEER ABDULLAH/RB/NEBRASKA/2ND ROUND
7 attempts 67 yards
NFL PRESEASON WEEK ONE (HOF)
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
MYCOLE PRUITT/TE/SOUTHERN ILLINOIS/5TH ROUND
4 receptions 51 yards 1 TD
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Quick Draft Dish: Week One
WEEK ONE
NORTH CAROLINA VS. SOUTH
CAROLINA
· NORTH CAROLINA SR QB
MARQUISE WILLIAMS (#12) has decent size (6’2” 213), arm strength, and mobility.
He is however, a very poor decision maker. Three times inside the Gamecock’s
red zone, Williams threw really bad interceptions. It was hard to tell who he
was even trying to throw the ball to. Two of the interceptions were in the end
zone. With decision making like he has, it is hard for me to take him seriously
as a prospect moving forward.
· SOUTH CAROLINA JR OLB
SKAI MOORE (#10) is a prospect that shows excellent sideline-to-sideline range.
He is a very good coverage backer. He is a sure tackler. He intercepted the two
passes in the end zone I spoke about in the last paragraph. I would love to see
him stay for his senior season and bulk up before transitioning to the NFL.
VILLANOVA @ UCONN
· VILLANOVA SR QB JOHN
ROBERTSON (#19) is a player I was anxious to get a look at, and my first
impression was…meh. He has good mobility, he escapes the pocket well, but his
arm strength is underwhelming. If I get another chance to view him I will, but
after this game, color me unimpressed.
TCU @ MINNESOTA
· TCU SR OT HALA VAITAI
(#74) is an uninspiring as a left tackle prospect. Vaitai struggles with his
feet and he often lunges at defenders. He has good size (6’6” 308), but his
technique needs work. He may need a position change at the next level.
MICHIGAN STATE @ WESTERN
MICHIGAN
· WESTERN MICHIGAN SR OT
WILLIE BEAVERS (#72) is a big physical player. Beavers has very good strength
at the point of attack. He can re-anchor well. The majority of the game he got
the best of DFD favorite, MICHIGAN STATE SR DE SHILIQUE CALHOUN (#89). In the
fourth quarter, fatigue seemed to set in. On consecutive plays, he gave up a
sack on an inside spin, and then got called for a hold. Beavers has a chance to
be the next great offensive line prospect from the MAC.
WASHINGTON @ BOISE STATE
· BOISE STATE SR DS DARIAN
THOMPSON (#4) opened my eyes to what my ears have been hearing. Thompson has
great size for a DB (6’2” 205). He is rangy, takes great angles, and tackles
well. I will definitely see more of him.
SE MISSOURI STATE @
MISSOURI
· SE MISSOURI STATE SR WR
PAUL MCROBERTS (#1) reminds me of former ELON WR Aaron Mellette. Two years ago,
I got one chance to watch Mellette against an FBS opponent and he left me
disappointed. McRoberts has size (6’3” 197) but has a small frame. He has good
hands but runs limited routes. He does have some shiftiness to him. McRoberts
is a guy I would love to see up close at the Senior Bowl (if he is invited),
before I write him off.
LOUISVILLE VS. AUBURN
· LOUISVILLE JR DE DEVONTE
FIELDS (#92) is not only making the transition to another school, he is
changing positions. Two years ago at TCU, Fields was one of the best defenders
in the Big XII. After being kicked out of school for domestic violence issues,
he spent a year at community college, before landing at Louisville. Fields is
now a standup OLB in Todd Grantham’s 3-4 scheme. He has good burst around the
edge and is a solid run defender. He will now be tested more in the coverage
aspects of the position. He will really have to excel in all facets of the game
to get teams to overlook his baggage.
· LOUISVILLE JR DS JOSH
HARVEY-CLEMONS (#25) is another member of the Cardinals nomad defense. JHC is a
rangy safety prospect with good hands, great size (6’4” 220), and he will lower
the boom when necessary. He also has off the field issues. He was kicked out of
Georgia for multiple drug arrests.
ARIZONA STATE VS. TEXAS
A&M
· TEXAS A&M RSOPH WR
RICKY SEALS-JONES (#9) is built an awful lot like former Aggies WR Mike Evans.
Seals-Jones has the size (6’5” 225) and speed like Evans, but he doesn’t have
the polish or production of his predecessor. I am curious to see if he can
develop a rapport with his QB’s this season, he would be better served staying
at least one more season in College Station.
ALABAMA VS. WISCONSIN
· ALABAMA JR RB DERRICK
HENRY (#2) is a huge physical back. Tackling him is what I imagine tackling a
refrigerator would be like. Henry has really good speed for a back of his size
(6’2” 240). You usually do not see a back of that size in the NFL. He has soft
hands. Henry struggles with blitz pickup and other pass protection aspects. He
also struggles creating his own space.
· ALABAMA SR RB KENYAN
DRAKE (#17) is coming off a nasty leg injury he suffered a year ago. Drake
didn’t show any ill-effects of the injury in this game. Drake is the opposite
of his teammate Henry. He is an excellent receiver and is good in pass pro. He
excels at making guys miss in space. If he passes the medicals, he has a chance
to be a 2nd round pick.
OHIO STATE @ VIRGINIA
TECH
· OHIO STATE SR WR BRAXTON
MILLER (#1) showed in this game that his position switch may be worthwhile.
Miller showed great hands and the ability to move in the open field. Miller was
the Buckeyes starting QB in 2013 before suffering a season ending injury before
last offseason. Miller has a chance to elevate his grade this year by
continuing to show what he did in this game.
ARKANSAS STATE @
SOUTHERN CAL
· SOUTHERN CAL SR QB CODY
KESSLER is a fringe Top 100 player. Kessler is an accurate thrower who lacks
top arm strength. He isn’t particularly mobile, but he moves the pocket well
enough. In this game, he was sacked five times (and knocked down multiple
others) in the first twenty minutes. If the SOUTHERN CAL offensive line had
this much trouble with the Red Wolves, it may not be good once they hit the
meat of their schedule. As talented on paper as the Trojan offensive line is, I
expect they will figure it out.
· ARKANSAS STATE SR TE
DARRION GRISWOLD (#19) is one of the best blocking tight ends I have seen in
some time. He has the skills to block inline and in space. Griswold only had
two catches for 46 yards, but he showed an ability to stretch the field. His
stock is way up in my opinion.
Sunday, September 6, 2015
Weekly Update (9/4/15)
Week Four of the NFL preseason is in the books. Most teams were busy evaluating the bottom of their respective rosters, in preparation for final cuts.
NEWS & NOTES
College football kicked off fully last night, and we for one, could not be happier! You can check out the 12 games DFD will be focusing on this week, here: WHAT WE'RE WATCHING
The Week Four Preseason Rookie of the Week is: Packers QB Brett Hundley
Read more about it here: DFD ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
NOTABLE ROOKIE PERFORMANCES FROM PS WEEK FOUR:
TB - ADAM HUMPHRIES/WR/CLEMSON/UDFA
4 receptions 62 yards 1 TD
MIA - JAY AJAYI/RB/BOISE STATE/5TH ROUND
9 attempts 66 yards 2 receptions 37 yards
CIN - P.J. DAWSON/OLB/TCU/3RD ROUND
9 tackles 2 sacks
IND - JUNIOR SYLVESTRE/ILB/TOLEDO/UDFA
6 tackles 1 sack
BAL - BRENNAN BEYER/OLB/MICHIGAN/UDFA
3 tackles 2 sacks
ATL - GRADY JARRETT/DT/CLEMSON/5TH ROUND
7 tackles 1 sack
NO - BOBBY RICHARDSON/DT/INDIANA/UDFA
6 tackles 1 sack
GB - JOHN CROCKETT/RB/NORTH DAKOTA STATE/UDFA
8 attempts 42 yards 1 TD; 4 receptions 49 yards
GB - LARRY PINKARD/WR/OLD DOMINION/UDFA
1 reception 77 yards 1 TD
PHI - RAHEEM MOSTERT/RB/PURDUE/UDFA
15 attempts 69 yards; 8 receptions 59 yards; 3 KR 77 yards
NYJ - DEION BARNES/DE/PENN STATE/UDFA
4 tackles 1.5 sacks
JAX - COREY GRANT/RB/AUBURN/UDFA
5 attempts 74 yards 1 TD
BUF - DEZMIN LEWIS/WR/CENTRAL ARKANSAS/7TH ROUND
6 receptions 81 yards
CHI - JOHNATHAN ANDERSON/ILB/TCU/UDFA
6 tackles 2 sacks
MIN - TAYLOR HEINICKE/QB/OLD DOMINION/UDFA
27/41 279 yards 2 TD
MIN - STEFON DIGGS/WR/MARYLAND/5TH ROUND
8 receptions 85 yards 1 TD
ARZ - J.J. NELSON/WR/UAB/5TH ROUND
2 receptions 70 yards 1 TD
SF - DYLAN THOMPSON/QB/SOUTH CAROLINA/UDFA
17/25 225 yards 2 TD 1 INT
SD - TYRELL WILLIAMS/WR/WESTERN OREGON/UDFA
4 receptions 81 yards 1 TD
SEA - TYLER LOCKETT/WR/KANSAS STATE/3RD ROUND
2 receptions 77 yards 1 TD
SEA - THOMAS RAWLS/RB/CENTRAL MICHIGAN/UDFA
11 attempts 87 yards 1 TD
OAK - BEN HEENEY/ILB/KANSAS/5TH ROUND
11 tackles
NEWS & NOTES
- The 49ers have traded TE Derek Carrier to the Redskins for a 2016 5th round pick.
- Broncos have traded OT Chris Clark to the Texans for a 7th round in pick in the 2016 draft.
- The Texans have traded rookie undrafted TE Khari Lee to the Bears for a sixth-round pick in 2017.
- The Steelers have traded punter Brad Wing to the New York Giants in exchange for a conditional seventh-round pick in the 2016 NFL draft.
- The Titans have traded offensive guard Andy Levitre to the Falcons for a 2016 6th round pick and a conditional pick in 2017.
- The Eagles have traded QB Matt Barkley to Arizona for a conditional 7th round pick in 2016. Philadelphia gets the pick if Barkley is on the Cardinals roster for 6 games.
- The Colts have acquired OLB Sio Moore from the Raiders in exchange for a 2016 6th round pick.
- Chargers have traded guard Jeremiah Sirles to the Vikings for a 2016 6th round pick.
- The Chiefs have traded safety Kelcie McCray to Seattle for a 5th round draft pick in 2016.
College football kicked off fully last night, and we for one, could not be happier! You can check out the 12 games DFD will be focusing on this week, here: WHAT WE'RE WATCHING
The Week Four Preseason Rookie of the Week is: Packers QB Brett Hundley
Read more about it here: DFD ROOKIE OF THE WEEK
NOTABLE ROOKIE PERFORMANCES FROM PS WEEK FOUR:
TB - ADAM HUMPHRIES/WR/CLEMSON/UDFA
4 receptions 62 yards 1 TD
MIA - JAY AJAYI/RB/BOISE STATE/5TH ROUND
9 attempts 66 yards 2 receptions 37 yards
CIN - P.J. DAWSON/OLB/TCU/3RD ROUND
9 tackles 2 sacks
IND - JUNIOR SYLVESTRE/ILB/TOLEDO/UDFA
6 tackles 1 sack
BAL - BRENNAN BEYER/OLB/MICHIGAN/UDFA
3 tackles 2 sacks
ATL - GRADY JARRETT/DT/CLEMSON/5TH ROUND
7 tackles 1 sack
NO - BOBBY RICHARDSON/DT/INDIANA/UDFA
6 tackles 1 sack
GB - JOHN CROCKETT/RB/NORTH DAKOTA STATE/UDFA
8 attempts 42 yards 1 TD; 4 receptions 49 yards
GB - LARRY PINKARD/WR/OLD DOMINION/UDFA
1 reception 77 yards 1 TD
PHI - RAHEEM MOSTERT/RB/PURDUE/UDFA
15 attempts 69 yards; 8 receptions 59 yards; 3 KR 77 yards
NYJ - DEION BARNES/DE/PENN STATE/UDFA
4 tackles 1.5 sacks
JAX - COREY GRANT/RB/AUBURN/UDFA
5 attempts 74 yards 1 TD
BUF - DEZMIN LEWIS/WR/CENTRAL ARKANSAS/7TH ROUND
6 receptions 81 yards
CHI - JOHNATHAN ANDERSON/ILB/TCU/UDFA
6 tackles 2 sacks
MIN - TAYLOR HEINICKE/QB/OLD DOMINION/UDFA
27/41 279 yards 2 TD
MIN - STEFON DIGGS/WR/MARYLAND/5TH ROUND
8 receptions 85 yards 1 TD
ARZ - J.J. NELSON/WR/UAB/5TH ROUND
2 receptions 70 yards 1 TD
SF - DYLAN THOMPSON/QB/SOUTH CAROLINA/UDFA
17/25 225 yards 2 TD 1 INT
SD - TYRELL WILLIAMS/WR/WESTERN OREGON/UDFA
4 receptions 81 yards 1 TD
SEA - TYLER LOCKETT/WR/KANSAS STATE/3RD ROUND
2 receptions 77 yards 1 TD
SEA - THOMAS RAWLS/RB/CENTRAL MICHIGAN/UDFA
11 attempts 87 yards 1 TD
OAK - BEN HEENEY/ILB/KANSAS/5TH ROUND
11 tackles
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