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[Dynasty] 2016 Draft Class (3 Viewers)

Rotoworld:

Southeast Missouri State WR Paul McRoberts will attend the Senior Bowl.

McRoberts previously accepted the East-West Shrine Game's invite. McRoberts finished his collegiate career with 2,435 receiving yards, third-most in Southeast Missouri State history. McBob, a 6-foot-3, 197-pounder, had 76 catches for 940 yards and nine touchdowns in 2015.

Source: AL.com

Jan 18 - 7:35 PM
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Rotoworld:

Tennessee WR Marquez North will enter the NFL draft, reports ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg.

North looks the part of an NFL receiver stepping out of the bus, but he had a wildly disappointing Vols career. The 6-foot-4, 224-pounder regressed from 38 catches for 496 yards and a touchdown as a freshman to a 32-320-4 line as a sophomore to only six catches in seven games last season. This year, knee and back injuries ravaged his ability to work into the offense. TFY Draft Insider's Tony Pauline gave North a Rd. 5 grade in the preseason, but that was before the junior's no-show campaign.

Source: SEC Country

Jan 18 - 6:48 PM
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Rotoworld:

Auburn RB Peyton Barber declared for the NFL Draft.

Every year we get a series of wonky declarations. Since Barber barely beat the Monday declaration deadline, he may be the last one of those in the 2016 class. The redshirt sophomore ran for 1,017 yards on 4.3 yards per carry with 13 touchdowns and also hauled in 11 passes for 112 yards in 2015. Barber began the season No. 3 on the depth chart but took advantage of injuries to Roc Thomas and Jovon Robinson. Former Auburn and current Los Angeles Ram running back Tre Mason called Barber the best RB on the team in January 2014. "I have decided to forego my eligibility at Auburn and enter the 2016 NFL Draft," Barber said in a statement. "This was a very tough decision for many reasons but after my family and I prayed about it, I know I am ready for the next step and that this is the best decision for me. Auburn is a special place and having the opportunity to play football at Auburn has been a dream come true."

Source: AL.com

Jan 18 - 6:19 PM
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Shrine game practice has started. Not a lot of top 100 talent, but a lot of NFL players:

As always, PhiladelphiaEagles.com will aim to get you ready for April's NFL Draft. The lead-up to the tentpole event of the offseason begins this week with the East-West Shrine Game. We'll be on the scene all week with full coverage ...

The first major postseason scouting event began on Monday as NFL teams descended upon St Petersburg, Florida for Shrine week and three days of full pads practice. There were several outstanding performances during the first day of practice and here are the eight players who impressed the most.

Graham Glasgow/C/Michigan: Glasgow lined up at center for most of the day and was dominant on just about every snap. He controlled the line of scrimmage and manhandled everyone he faced. Glasgow out-muscled big defensive tackles and at the same time engulfed the smaller, quicker opponents who tried to run around him. It’s very rare when a center grades as the top prospect during a post season All Star game but that’s exactly what scouts are saying about Glasgow.

Joe Thuney/G/North Carolina State: Thuney did not display the pure power of Glasgow yet was equally dominant in just about every aspect. Fundamentally he was the top blocker of the day and did a terrific job getting under defensive linemen then turning them from the action. His footwork and ability to adjust and knock explosive pass rushers from the action was also impressive.

Brandon Ross/RB/Maryland: Ross is not often mentioned when the conversation turns to running backs with next level talent but he looked every bit the part of an NFL back today. He’s a stocky runner with outstanding vision and instincts as well as a fluid style. Ross broke open several long runs during scrimmage and did a terrific job when asked to block.

Tajae Sharp/WR/UMass: Sharp was the most impressive pass catcher of the day and had a long stretch during practice where he caught everything in sight. He snatched underneath patters, corner routes and out-battled opponents for the difficult reception. He’s not fleet of foot but looked natural and reliable as an intermediate receiver.

Aziz ####tu/DE/Stanford: A late addition to the draft, ####tu applied for entry two weeks ago after his application for a medical hardship and another season on the college field was denied by the NCAA. It may be a good thing, thought, as ####tu looked NFL ready today. He was tough to stop as he consistently beat opponents off the snap of the ball then went on to disrupt the action behind the line of scrimmage. ####tu also played with great leverage and used his hands incredibly well.

Victor Ochi/DE/Stony Brook: The small school defender looked like a big time prospect from the get-go. He was the most athletic defensive lineman on the field, displayed incredible quickness as well as agility and balance. On one occasion Ochi drove offensive tackle Taylor Fallin, who outweighs him by some 90 pounds, off the line and into the backfield.

Antwoin Williams/LB/Georgia Southern: Williams is another small school defender who both looked and played the part today. He was the most physically impressive linebacker on the East squad and dominated in run defense. Though his reps in coverage were limited, Williams did well stopping would be pass catchers who came across the middle.

LeShaun Sims/CB/Southern Utah: One of four Southern Utah seniors with NFL potential, Sims shut down opponents all afternoon and displayed terrific ball skills. He’s loose in the hips, fluid moving in reverse and fires to the action with a burst. Sims made several nice plays during practice, staying with receivers everywhere on the field and knocking away passes.

Notes: Indiana’s Nate Sudfeld is the top thrower at the Shrine Game as he displayed a next level arm all afternoon and delivered his passes with great velocity. Unfortunately Sudfeld was not always on the mark as he often overthrew wide outs or had them adjusting backwards to grab passes. He possesses the physical skills to play on Sunday but must improve his accuracy before he’ll be able to step under center.
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http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=11203

Day one of Shrine practice is in the books. Here’s the latest buzz from the field and the players hotel.

– Scouts say had Florida State junior cornerback Marquez Whitedeclared for the draft as teammate Jalen Ramsey did, he would’ve been no worse than a third round pick. They also believe good pro-day workouts could push senior safetyLamarcus Brutus into the last day of the draft. Brutus, a fifth year senior, was not graded by scouts entering the season.

– Had Cam Sutton of Tennessee entered the draft he would’ve been a top 42 choice and he had a real chance of sliding into the late part of round one according to scouts in St Pete. Sutton would’ve been ranked at a top 42 prospect for his return skills as well as his cornerback ability.

– Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson spent a lot of time scouting the linebackers during the first Shrine practice today. And while he’s not in attendance at the Shrine Game, sources tell me the team really likes Mississippi State juniorBeniquez Brown, whom I grade as a third round choice.

– North Carolina State offensive lineman Joe Thuney looked terrific today and despite not being classified as a good athlete at the position the belief is he will test well at the combine and/or pro-day workouts.

– There are a number of teams at the Shrine Game who gradeKevin Dodd ahead of his Clemson teammate, Shaq Lawson. Lawson is universally considered a mid-first round pick while I claimed Dodd was a second day pick last month. The consensus is Lawson is being overrated while Dodd is underrated.

– Likewise there are several teams here in St Pete who believe cornerback LeShaun Sims will be a better NFL player than his much more heralded teammate, safety Miles Killebrew. The belief is Sims, who looked terrific at Shrine practice on Monday, is a plug and play cornerback while Killebrew, who’ll be at the Senior Bowl next week, is more a product of size and speed.

– I was told defensive lineman Jabari Hunt disappeared from the Georgia Tech team after being suspended for a game. People I spoke with are unsure about his plans or if he’ll workout for NFL teams
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http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/25453990/shrine-game-navys-keenan-reynolds-looks-natural-at-rb

SAINT PETERSBURG – No quarterback in FBS history has more career rushing yards than Navy's Keenan Reynolds, who tallied 4,559 rushing yards over the last four seasons. He also set the Division-I record for total touchdowns (88) and finished fifth in the 2015 Heisman Trophy voting.

But with his size (5-10, 200) and skill-set, Reynold's best fit in the NFL is at running back, a position he has never played. However, with his experience as a ballcarrier in Navy's option offense, the transition should go smoothly. And if Monday's Shrine Game practice is any indication, Reynolds looks like a natural at the new position.

Reynolds showed the lower body athleticism to make quick cuts and fluidly redirect his momentum, stringing together his moves to pick through the defense. He reads the field well and has the speed to beat the linebacker to the edge. With only one career catch in college, Reynolds is unproven as a pass-catcher out of the backfield, but he didn't drop a ball during the first practice and appeared natural looking the ball into his hands before bursting downfield.

With his limited build, Reynolds doesn't have the body power to run through contact, which showed as an inside runner. And with 32 career fumbles at Navy, he also needs to improve his ball security, putting the ball on the ground once during practice on Monday.

Normally in these all-star settings, the offensive and defensive formations are basic and vanilla to keep the focus on the evaluations. But Charlie Weis, who is head coach of the East squad, revealed a few special packages during practice with Reynolds in the shotgun taking direct snaps. On the four snaps he took on Monday, Reynolds completed one pass, ran the ball twice and handed it off to the running back once.

Other notes from Monday's practice:

  • At 6-0 and 245 pounds, Stony Brook pass rusher Victor Ochi lacks ideal size and length, which showed during practice when he lined up with his hand in the ground as a defensive end. But his burst off the ball, aggressive hands and quickness to close also was on display, turning a few heads with his movement skills. Ochi needs space to be effective, making him a possible fit in a 3-4 scheme on his feet. It will be interesting to see if the coaches give him any reps standing up at linebacker.
  • It was an up-and-down practice for Boston College safety Justin Simmons (6-2, 201). He struggled in one-on-one drills, getting his feet tied up and failing to cover receivers in reverse. But during seven-on-seven drills at safety, Simmons was able to read the quarterback and jump routes, knocking down several passes and intercepting one of them.
  • It was a shaky first practice for the quarterbacks, which isn't uncommon as they acclimate themselves to new teammates, new coaches and a new playbook. Western Kentucky's Brandon Doughty (6-2, 216) was the most consistent of the passers with his smooth release and accuracy when in rhythm. Over the next few days at practice, scouts will be watching to see which quarterbacks show improvement and adapt the coaching they receive.
  • Arkansas State Darion Griswold (6-5, 265) certainly passes the eye test with his large, athletic frame, but the former high school quarterback is still learning how to best use his size to his advantage. While he has ballskills and clear upside for the NFL, the one area Griswold needs to improve for the next level is his balance, both in his routes and at the catch point.


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massraider said:
Shrine game practice has started. Not a lot of top 100 talent, but a lot of NFL players:

Aziz ####tu/DE/Stanford: A late addition to the draft, ####tu applied for entry two weeks ago after his application for a medical hardship and another season on the college field was denied by the NCAA. It may be a good thing, thought, as ####tu looked NFL ready today. He was tough to stop as he consistently beat opponents off the snap of the ball then went on to disrupt the action behind the line of scrimmage. ####tu also played with great leverage and used his hands incredibly well.
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That's outstanding.

 
Hankmoody said:
massraider said:
Shrine game practice has started. Not a lot of top 100 talent, but a lot of NFL players:

Aziz ####tu/DE/Stanford: A late addition to the draft, ####tu applied for entry two weeks ago after his application for a medical hardship and another season on the college field was denied by the NCAA. It may be a good thing, thought, as ####tu looked NFL ready today. He was tough to stop as he consistently beat opponents off the snap of the ball then went on to disrupt the action behind the line of scrimmage. ####tu also played with great leverage and used his hands incredibly well.
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That's outstanding.
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Yeah, but is his name ####, ####, or ####?

 
tangfoot said:
Hankmoody said:
massraider said:
Shrine game practice has started. Not a lot of top 100 talent, but a lot of NFL players:

Aziz ####tu/DE/Stanford: A late addition to the draft, ####tu applied for entry two weeks ago after his application for a medical hardship and another season on the college field was denied by the NCAA. It may be a good thing, thought, as ####tu looked NFL ready today. He was tough to stop as he consistently beat opponents off the snap of the ball then went on to disrupt the action behind the line of scrimmage. ####tu also played with great leverage and used his hands incredibly well.
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That's outstanding.
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