This would be a fantasy football catastrophe.
NFL Media analyst Lance Zierlein believes that Toledo WR Cody Thompson is a Day 3 talent.
Day 3, in case you didn't know, means somewhere between rounds 4-7. Zierlein notes there are positives here, including Thompson's (6'1/205) "Above-average body control to box out or make mid-air adjustments," and that he can change speeds to gain separation. There are speed concerns here, however (he ran a 4.57 second 40-yard dash), and he can be beaten with press coverage. Special teams will be important for Thompson, but he was a very efficient receiver for the Rockets, and has a good chance to be a late-round pick because of it.
SOURCE: NFL.com
Mar 22, 2019, 10:43 AM
ESPN's Rich Cimini reports that "most believe" the New York Jets to draft Kentucky EDGE Josh Allen with the 3rd overall pick.
This is "the buzz" around the league, but it's contingent on the Jets playing a 3-4 defense, which is the expectation. Allen (6'5/262) was arguably the best college pass rusher in college football in 2018, and he's widely expected to go inside the top five. In fact, Allen to the Jets has been a common match in industry mock drafts. Rotoworld's Evan Silva listed edge rusher as the Jets' second biggest need behind the offensive line.
SOURCE: Rich Cimini on Twitter
Mar 22, 2019, 1:09 PM
FYI, Delaney Walker is 6'-0" and his height has not been an impediment. I think this concern is over blown.I would be happy with him, but I am concerned about his size
Senior Bowl executive director Jim Nagy projects WR Gary Jennings as an outside receiver in the NFL.
Jennings (6'1/214) was able to get more experience against press-man at the Senior Bowl, something he didn't see a lot of at West Virginia. Nagy continued to call Jennings one of the most underrated wide receivers in the class, and that's an easy argument to make. Jennings has produced as a volume receiver and as a playmaker at West Virginia, but he also tested as an above average athlete at both the NFL Scouting Combine and at the Senior Bowl. Currently sitting on the Day 2/3 borderline, Jennings can provide value as a rotational receiver early with the upside of being an every week starter.
SOURCE: Jim Nagy on Twitter
Mar 22, 2019, 3:06 PM
yes. I need these reminders from time to time. I am a self admitted height/speed junkie. Which makes it a miracle I'm not salivating over Metcalf.FYI, Delaney Walker is 6'-0" and his height has not been an impediment. I think this concern is over blown.
I am more concerned about landing spot.
I don't view Crockett as a top 100 pick, but it's nuts that he didn't even get a combine invite.Alex Schiffer
@TheSchiffMan
Hearing unofficially that Damarea Crockett ran a 4.40 second 40-yard dash.
"Crockett abruptly declared for the draft in January, forgoing his final year of eligibility, while Hall had a strong combine despite being unable to perform in field drills. Both looked good catching passes from Lock, while word around the facility was that Crockett ran a 4.40-second 40-yard dash."
Did you see a 3 cone time?I don't view Crockett as a top 100 pick, but it's nuts that he didn't even get a combine invite.
Reportedly ran near a 4.40 and jumped 37" in the vertical at 5'11" 224. That's going to help his stock.
His tape was kinda "meh" this year, so I'm not going overboard with the optimism.
I think he's a sneaky 4th-5th round pick though. The comp I've used is Jay Ajayi.
Hi EBF, long time no see. I see Crockett going undrafted most rookie drafts, where do you see him going in a 4 rd rookie draft?I don't view Crockett as a top 100 pick, but it's nuts that he didn't even get a combine invite.
Reportedly ran near a 4.40 and jumped 37" in the vertical at 5'11" 224. That's going to help his stock.
His tape was kinda "meh" this year, so I'm not going overboard with the optimism.
I think he's a sneaky 4th-5th round pick though. The comp I've used is Jay Ajayi.
Faust said:
Senior Bowl director Jim Nagy said that Ohio State WR Terry McLaurin has "absolutely aced" the pre-draft process.
Nagy adds that NFL scouts were hoping that McLaurin would fly under the radar, but Nagy predicts that we'll be hearing McLaurin's name a lot more as we get closer to the 2019 NFL Draft. McLaurin was called a future CEO at the Senior Bowl and then rocked a 4.35-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine. While all of this is positive, his weaknesses include limited career production and being older than most of the other receiver prospects. Consider McLaurin as a potential Day 2 candidate with an early Day 3 floor.
SOURCE: Jim Nagy on Twitter
Mar 22, 2019, 3:14 PM
I have Damarea as a Devy in a Devy league and was disappointed that he didn’t get a combine invite. Hearing these numbers if true helps some though. He looked good catching balls at the pro day.I don't view Crockett as a top 100 pick, but it's nuts that he didn't even get a combine invite.
Reportedly ran near a 4.40 and jumped 37" in the vertical at 5'11" 224. That's going to help his stock.
His tape was kinda "meh" this year, so I'm not going overboard with the optimism.
I think he's a sneaky 4th-5th round pick though. The comp I've used is Jay Ajayi.
Justice Hill #2 RB? Really? Singletary over Montgomery? Parris Campbell #4 WR? Really?
Singletary is very underrated.Justice Hill #2 RB? Really? Singletary over Montgomery? Parris Campbell #4 WR? Really?
That ranking didn't have Henderson in the top 5. How do you feel about that? Personally I would rank them 1), Jacobs, 1b) Montgomery, 3) Henderson, 4) Harris, 5) AndersonSingletary is very underrated.
Hill is ranked a little high for my liking but he had a great 2017 and a wonderful combine
ETA: If Hill repeated 2017 in 2018 he would be rb1 easy. He is going to go higher than people realize.
The RBs in this class are very intriguing once you get past the hype of Josh Jacobs, put Montgomery to the side, and start actually looking at these guys
Per Pro Football Focus, Passers recorded a 95.2 passer rating when targeting Boston College TE Tommy Sweeney.
Sweeney (6'4/251) also recorded 10.9 yards per target and received a strong grade in Pro Football Focus' pass-blocking metrics. Sweeney recorded a 4.83-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine and improved both his 3-cone and short shuttle at his Pro Day. Due to his blocking ability, he's a high-floor pick that will be available in the later rounds.
SOURCE: Pro Football Focus on Twitter
Mar 23, 2019, 10:15 AM
An anonymous NFC director of college scouting said Wake Forest WR Greg Dortch's "return value" and production against quality competition "pushes him up a good round."
This is a great sign for Dortch (5'7/173) who NFL Media's Lance Zierlein describes as a "smooth, fluid slot receiver whose smallish build is overshadowed by his toughness in the middle of the field and talent as a return man." Zierlein also compared him to Jamison Crowder, a mildly successful and explosive NFL slot receiver who's similarly fun-sized (5'9/174). Dortch didn't perform athletic drills at the NFL Scouting Combine but ran anywhere from a 4.49-to-4.52-second 40-yard dash at his Pro Day. He'll likely be an early Day 3 selection and can be a productive NFL player in the right offense.
SOURCE: NFL.com
Mar 23, 2019, 9:56 AM
Cal RB Patrick Laird recorded a 6.84-second three-cone at his Pro Day.
This would have been the best 3-cone time among running backs at the combine, an impressive mark for the 6-foot, 205-pound running back. In addition to a fast 3-cone, he ran a 4.56-second 40-yard dash and leaped 10 feet in the broad jump. Heading into the draft process Laird was thought to be a likely UDFA but after a strong 3-cone, there's a possibility a team takes a late flier on him.
SOURCE: Cal Football on Twitter
Mar 23, 2019, 9:12 AM
Former Pitt running back Qadree Ollison was the only Panther invited to this year’s combine. Ollison put up respectable numbers in the 40-yard dash, his best time coming as an official 4.58. Given his large size, this wasn’t a poor showing — for comparison, former teammate and current Steelers running back James Conner ran a slightly slower 4.65. Ollison’s showings in the three-cone drill and broad jump, however, did not help his draft stock, as he finished dead last in both.
Ollison will likely have a tough time getting drafted, especially in a draft that is loaded with talent at the running back position. But it remains likely that he’ll find his way to an NFL training camp as an undrafted free agent, and could fight his way onto a roster or practice squad if he can carve out a role as a power back.
Chris Simms explains why N'Keal Harry didn't land on his top 5 receiver rankings and how D.K. Metcalf can develop into an elite receiver.
I dont agree with it, but I appreciate the mention of those 2.That ranking didn't have Henderson in the top 5. How do you feel about that? Personally I would rank them 1), Jacobs, 1b) Montgomery, 3) Henderson, 4) Harris, 5) Anderson
It’s hard to be accurate on these RBs because they have so many warts.I dont agree with it, but I appreciate the mention of those 2.
I wont share my rankings because I have a few newer league mates that I think are in these forums. However I think most people, such as yourself, are missing the mark on their top 5 Rbs
There are 4-5 that I think could turn out quite good. of those 4-5 I think 2 have rb1 potential. One I think is a slam dunk.It’s hard to be accurate on these RBs because they have so many warts.
That all depends on how high he gets picked by the NFL.Hi EBF, long time no see. I see Crockett going undrafted most rookie drafts, where do you see him going in a 4 rd rookie draft?
I agree with you actually. No RB is off the table for me. I’ve changed my mind about that.I love how the stop watch makes Singletary and Holyfield irrelevant; but Jacobs makes the stop watch irrelevant.
Jacob's bad proday made me comfortable trading back in the first round actually. Wasn't 100%sold and it sealed it for me.I love how the stop watch makes Singletary and Holyfield irrelevant; but Jacobs makes the stop watch irrelevant.
I think too many people put too much stock on the combine. We quickly forget how poorly some NFL stars performed at the combine. That's not to say we should ignore what a player does at the combine, but we do need to put it into perspective.Jacob's bad proday made me comfortable trading back in the first round actually. Wasn't 100%sold and it sealed it for me.
There are thresholds to success in the NFL. Right now Jacobs meets none of those. Combine/workout was, in fact, the only way he could meet some of those thresholds. He’s an outlier of outliers and a story idiot scouts told around a campfire drinking too many PBR’s.I think too many people put too much stock on the combine. We quickly forget how poorly some NFL stars performed at the combine. That's not to say we should ignore what a player does at the combine, but we do need to put it into perspective.
I can deal with Holyfield if all he lacks is top end, even if it's really bad. I havent heard anything about a ss or his 40 yard split. Just something to show a smidgen of acceleration, which he looked to have in his football games imo.I agree with you actually. No RB is off the table for me. I’ve changed my mind about that.
I like PBRThere are thresholds to success in the NFL. Right now Jacobs meets none of those. Combine/workout was, in fact, the only way he could meet some of those thresholds. He’s an outlier of outliers and a story idiot scouts told around a campfire drinking too many PBR’s.
All I’m saying is these people have so much hubris they think they know better than Nick Saban.I like PBR
Jacobs aside, Foghorn Leghorn makes a good point... you have RBs like Singletary (and even Holyfield) who were thought of very highly prior to the combine and they had good production in college. Suddenly Holyfield is undraftable and people have practically jumped ship on Singletary? Seems like too much stock can be put into the combine, especially the 40. I dont think ant team has the "40 yard" play... but maybe I'm wrong.Bojang0301 said:All I’m saying is these people have so much hubris they think they know better than Nick Saban.