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[Dynasty] 2018 Draft Class (1 Viewer)

ESPN's Mel Kiper ranks UCLA WR Jordan Lasley as the second best wide receiver in his updated position rankings.

Lasley (6'0/190) ranks only behind Alabama's Calvin Ridley, who is the only wideout who makes Kiper's Big Board of the top 25 draft prospects at 14. Lasley left school with a year left after putting up big numbers for the Bruins (69/1,264/9), but we haven't seen much talk about him going ahead of players like Texas A&M's Christian Kirk or Oklahoma State's James Washington, among others. How well he tests at the combine compared to those players will go a long way towards determining if he has a chance to be a late-first, early-second round selection.

Source: ESPN 

Feb 17 - 5:52 PM
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In his scouting report of Washington State QB Luke Falk, Walter Football's Charlie Campbell compares Falk to Kirk Cousins.

"Scouting sources have compared Falk to Cousins, which makes sense," writes Campbell. "They don't have great skill sets or overpowering arms, but they are accurate rhythm throwers." Cousins faced similar concerns about his arm strength coming out of the 2012 NFL Draft, but has become an upper-echelon quarterback who is about to get paid an awful lot of money by someone. He ended up going to Washington in the fourth-round that year, and Campbell writes that Falk could go right around that range in 2018. If he does, he could be a steal for a team that gives him a chance to play, or become a competent backup.

Source: Walter Football 

Feb 19 - 6:57 PM
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Rotoworld:

Miami RB Mark Walton plans to be a full participant at the NFL Combine.

This is an update on a November tweet from Dane Brugler. Walton went down in early October after season-ending right ankle surgery. Walton is an impressive player when healthy, but his likely sub-200 pound frame likely will keep him on the board until the third day.

Source: Dane Brugler on Twitter 

Feb 20 - 11:47 AM
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NFL Media's Lance Zierlein compared Wyoming QB Josh Allen to former Washington QB Jake Locker.

This is a comp that we have heard a few times before and it's one that figures to continue to circulate as we head into the spring. Writes Zierlein, "Allen can make some truly special throws, but his ability to improve the mental part of his game will determine whether he's a good NFL starter or just another big, strong-armed guy." He additionally touches on the 6-foot-4, 237-pounder's supporting cast (or lack thereof) at Wyoming, long one of the touchstone arguments in Allen's favor among the quarterback's defenders. Zierlein acknowledges that Cowboy wideouts did, indeed, struggle to gain separation last season, but also notes that "there were plenty of times where [Allen's] lack of anticipation and post-snap plan did him in."

Source: NFL.com

Feb 20 - 7:04 PM
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WR Jaleel Scott sees a bit of Josh Gordon in himself

Jaleel Scott is a major 2018 NFL Draft sleeper with No. 1 wideout potential

Diamond in the Rough: Jaleel Scott, WR, New Mexico State

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NFL.com's Lance Zierlein compares New Mexico State WR Jaleel Scott to Lions WR Kenny Golladay.

Zierlein projects Scott (6'5, 215) to go anywhere from the fourth-to-fifth round and considers him an "ascending prospect." Going more in-depth, "Scott saw both his production and confidence explode in 2017 and consistently found ways to win once the ball was in the air. Scott doesn't have the quickness to win underneath, but he does use stride length and hand fighting to create space for himself as a downfield threat." Scott is likely to be viewed as a backup with upside that will have to fight his way into a WR3 role on an NFL roster.

Source: NFL.com

Feb 22 - 9:08 PM
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Mel Kiper Jr. analysis:

Highlights from Mel Kiper Jr.'s conference call

Josh Allen has 'the best arm' in the draft and is still the QB for the Browns at No. 1, says Mel Kiper Jr.

Mel Kiper sees scenario where Browns take Saquon Barkley first, QB fourth

Mel Kiper Jr. talks Saquon Barkley vs. Minkah Fitzpatrick

Is UCLA QB Josh Rosen tumbling in NFL Draft? Mel Kiper explains slide out of Giants, Jets picks

ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. projects Darnold to Denver, unless Broncos make a free-agency QB splash

Mel Kiper Jr. calls SDSU's Rashaad Penny 'spectacular,' possible high 2nd round NFL Draft pick

Mel Kiper: A reach for Panthers to take DE over WR at No. 24

Mel Kiper Jr.: It's a bad year for wide receivers in the first round of draft

Bonus link:

2018 NFL Draft: Why Mel Kiper Jr. is wrong about Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson

 
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NFC team West Coast scout said Washington Huskies WR Dante Pettis is "really good with his routes."

The scout also acknowledged Pettis'(6'1/192) punt return ability saying, "He's not incredibly fast which is why his punt return production is so impressive. He has a great feel for it." NFL.com's Lance Zierlein compares Pettis to T.J. Houshmandzadeh and projects him to be drafted in rounds 2-3. Zierlein say's he's a "solid secondary receiving option" that "may see snaps from the slot" due to his lack of physicality and ability to gain separation in press-coverage.

Source: NFL.com

Feb 22 - 8:00 PM
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Sideline sights and sounds: Adam Hoge's NFL draft crushes

Excerpt:

RB John Kelly, Tennessee — 5-9, 205

Kelly first caught my eye in Tennessee’s season opener against Georgia Tech. Buried behind Jalen Hurd and Alvin Kamara in past years, he wasn't a player I knew much about, which is why Kelly's still a sleeper in this year’s draft. Kelly runs angry, always falling forward and fighting for every inch, even though he’s slightly undersized. 

Two years ago, Jordan Howard was one of my favorite sleepers, and I get the same kind of vibe watching Kelly. Howard emerged as a senior, much like Kelly did in 2017, and although physical limitations pushed Howard down draft boards, I just fell in love with his tape.

Kelly isn’t as bulky as Howard, but he’s more elusive and just as physical. He’s also a much better pass catcher. The Tennessee running back also flashes an impressive stiff arm, which consistently shows up on his tape. A marijuana citation in October will hurt Kelly’s stock and bring some pause, but it will also increase the value a team will get drafting the running back in the later rounds. I’m interested to see if Kelly has bulked up at all going into the Combine and how he runs at that weight.
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UCF WR Tre-Quan Smith had the highest rating when targeted of any draft-eligible wide receiver, according to Pro Football Focus.

The only receiver within five points of Smith's 142.9 rating was Texas Tech wideout Keke Coutee, who checked in with a 139.4 when targeted. Smith was considered one of the best big-play wideouts in the country last year, and the number justifies those who held that opinion. He also had a solid Senior Bowl game, although he didn't flash during practices like some of the other skill-position players. Still with his size (6'1/201) and ability to make plays on the deep ball, he should be off the board in the first 100 selections.

Source: Pro Football Focus on Twitter
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