2017-18 CFB SEASON / '18 NFL DRAFT

[Ray_Dogg]

I watched SMU vs Tulane today. Sutton is really nice. He made 4 highlight reel catches. Reminds me a lot of my boy Hopkins. Two thumbs up.

I’ve been high on that guy since last year. He’s my second rated receiver this year. So far as of today, here’s how I rank them:

1.) Christian Kirk
2.) Courtland Sutton
3.) Calvin Ridley
4.) Arden Tate
5.) D.J. Chark

I say throw the dice on Antonio Callaway. If he’s there when we pick in the 5th, I say go for it. He’d be a Tyreek Hill type pick in terms of value; major steal.

And for the record I’m not buying that Sutton is 6’4 1/2”. I think he is in the 6’3” range.

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

I watched SMU vs Tulane today. Sutton is really nice. He made 4 highlight reel catches. Reminds me a lot of my boy Hopkins. Two thumbs up.

I’ve been high on that guy since last year. He’s my second rated receiver this year. So far as of today, here’s how I rank them:

1.) Christian Kirk
2.) Courtland Sutton
3.) Calvin Ridley
4.) Arden Tate
5.) D.J. Chark

I say throw the dice on Antonio Callaway. If he’s there when we pick in the 5th, I say go for it. He’d be a Tyreek Hill type pick in terms of value; major steal.

And for the record I’m not buying that Sutton is 6’4 1/2”. I think he is in the 6’3” range.

That’s about right.

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

Derrius Guice - RB - Tigers

LSU junior RB Derrius Guice ran for 127 yards and a touchdown on 28 attempts in Saturday's 45-21 rout of Texas A&M.

Guice has scored at least one touchdown in a season-high three consecutive games while going for 127 or more rushing yards in three of his past five contests. He wrapped up the regular season with 1,153 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns. Guice is battling Penn State's Saquon Barkley to be the first back taken in the 2018 NFL Draft should both players declare.

Nov 26 - 12:47 AM

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

Luke Falk - QB - Cougars

Washington State senior QB Luke Falk completed 37-of-55 passes for 369 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions in Saturday's loss at Washington.

Falk has managed 11 touchdowns and 11 interceptions over his past six games, a far cry from the impressive 19 TDs and two INTs he posted across the first six outings this season. The good news is that he'll have a few more weeks to practice as the Cougars get prepared for their upcoming bowl game.

Nov 26 - 1:16 AM

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

Myles Gaskin - RB - Huskies

Washington junior RB Myles Gaskin rolled up 192 rushing yards and four touchdowns in Saturday's victory against Washington State.

Gaskin has posted 120 or more rushing yards in four of his past five outings, and he has at least 120 total yards from scrimmage in each of his past five contests. He has totaled 19 rushing touchdowns and three receiving scores this season, including a total of 10 trips to the end zone over the past four outings. Next up is the team's bowl game.

Nov 26 - 1:21 AM

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

Matt Miller is Pozz on the low. He secretly snuck his boy Dallas in there in the first round:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2745231-2018-nfl-mock-draft-updated-picks-entering-the-last-month-of-the-regular-season

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

This is terrible news to hear as a Noles fan. Jimbo has been godsend for us, and now he wants to leave us for the A&M job. That's messed up:

Jimbo Fisher - C - Seminoles

Rivals' Mark Passwaters reports that "FSU sources" expect Jimbo Fisher to take Texas A&M’s head coaching job.

There's been smoke around this rumor all month, with the Houston Chronicle's Brent Zwerneman reporting in early November that the Aggies were interested in pursuing Fisher. Over the past 48 hours, those rumors have become more frenetic. The Texas A&M Board of Regents have scheduled a special Thursday meeting to discuss the coaching search. The Aggies dismissed Kevin Sumlin on Sunday.
Source: Mark Passwaters on Twitter

Nov 27 - 12:54 PM

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

Greg Schiano - C - Buckeyes

USA Today's Dan Wolken reports that Tennessee is finalizing contract details with Ohio State DC Greg Schiano to serve as their next head coach.

While the Vols have reportedly had pie-in-the-sky ideas about Jon Gruden, Schiano has emerged as the team's No. 1 realistic target. Football Scoop passed along earlier on Sunday that they began to intensify their focus on Schiano over the past 24 hours. According to Wolken, Tennessee hopes to finalize this deal by Sunday's end. While he has head-coaching experience (with Rutgers from 2001-2011, with the Tampa Bay Bucs from 2012-2013) we would view this potential hiring largely as a fine, but somewhat uninspiring, get for the Vols. It would not outwardly appear to be the sort of home run hire that could actually propel the program into the thick of the SEC Championship conversation.
Source: Dan Wolken on Twitter

Nov 26 - 2:01 PM



Greg Schiano - C - Buckeyes

Multiple outlets are reporting that Tennessee has backed off its pursuit of Ohio State DC Greg Schiano for their head-coaching vacancy due to public backlash.

On Sunday morning, USA Today's Dan Wolken reported that the Vols were finalizing a deal to bring Schiano in as their replacement for the terminated Butch Jones. There was immediate outcry due in part to Schiano's alleged connection with the Jerry Sandusky scandal at Penn State. More than 100 people protested on campus on Sunday and several state politicians also tweeted in their distaste. With Schiano seemingly off the board at this point, it's unclear just where Tennessee might turn. Chip Kelly's already off to UCLA and Dan Mullen accepted the gig at Florida earlier on Sunday. Jon Gruden, at this point, is probably nothing more than a pie-in-the-sky idea, while UCF's Scott Frost is tracking toward taking the job at Nebraska. They're going to need to set their sights a tad bit more realistic. In the meantime, recruits continue to slowly leak out of Knoxville. It could be a long winter.
Source: ESPN.com

Nov 26 - 8:47 PM

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

Dan Mullen - C - Gators

Yahoo Sports' Pete Thamel reports that Mississippi State HC Dan Mullen is now Florida's No. 1 target for their open head-coaching vacancy.

Florida's had to shift down the line in terms of their coaching targets over the last week. They were reportedly one of the finalists for Chip Kelly before they backed off to focus on UCF's Scott Frost. Frost, however, has since reportedly decided to pass on the Gators gig. That brings us to Mullen, a name which has been bubbling under the surface in terms of the Florida position over the last few days. Gators AD Scott Stricklin is intimately familiar with Mullen's work, having served as athletic director with the Bulldogs from 2010-2016. According to Thamel, a decision one way or another from Mullen is expected by the end of Sunday.
Source: Pete Thamel on Twitter

Nov 26 - 2:09 PM

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

Probably the most underrated player in the entire draft:

Vita Vea - DL - Huskies

Washington redshirt junior DL Vita Vea picked up seven quarterback pressures in Saturday's 41-14 victory over Washington State.

Vea (6'5/332) ended up with two quarterback hits, and five quarterback hurries. He was essentially unblockable in this one, and no matter if he was going up against the guards or the center, he was either going to get to the quarterback or shut down the running game -- whenever the Cougars tried to run the ball, anyway. Vea is rumored to be entering the NFL Draft, and likely will go in the first half of the first round.
Source: Pro Football Focus on Twitter

Nov 27 - 7:20 PM

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

I like him... but he should go back to school:

Jarrett Stidham - QB - Tigers

Auburn redshirt sophomore QB Jarrett Stidham is a likely second-day pick if he enters the draft, according to Draft Analyst's Tony Pauline.

Stidham (6'3/214) was listed as one of Pauline's risers after he strong showing against Alabama on Saturday. He notes that the quarterback 'possesses next level physical skills and gets it between the ears, effectively reading defenses and staying away from poor decisions'. Pauline also mentions that many inside of Auburn believe Stidham will decide to enter the draft. Another big game against Georgia -- and a trip to the playoffs -- could see that stock rise even higher.
Source: Draft Analyst

Nov 27 - 5:03 PM

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

Ronnie Harrison - DB - Crimson Tide

NFL.com draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah calls Alabama junior S Ronnie Harrison one of the most underrated players in the country.

"When he hits people, they stop," Jeremiah said. Harrison has been one of the more productive safeties in the country, but doesn't have the recognition of some of the other defenders at Alabama. Scouts and analysts are certainly taking notice, however, and he could be one of the first safeties off the board thanks to his physicality (6'3/216) and underrated coverage skills.
Source: NFL.com

Nov 27 - 4:41 PM

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

Kerryon Johnson - RB - Tigers

In a scouting report on the Iron Bowl, NFL.com draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah says he believes there are shades of Steelers RB Le'Veon Bell in Auburn junior RB Kerryon Johnson.

That's high praise. Jeremiah said that Johnson showed he was a complete back in the win over Alabama, and even showed the ability to pass-block outside of one slip-up. "I think he's one of the four best running backs in college football with Penn State's Saquon Barkley, LSU's Derrius Guice, and USC's Ronald Jones," Jeremiah says. "Those are the best RBs I've seen this fall." If Johnson does decide to forego his final year of eligiblity, he's firmly planted himself in the first-round discussion.
Source: NFL.com

Nov 27 - 4:30 PM

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

Connor Williams - T - Longhorns

Texas junior T Connor Williams will declare for the 2018 NFL Draft.

Williams (6'6/320) also announced that he will not play in Texas's bowl game. The junior tackle started the year at or near the top of most analyst's boards as the top offensive lineman, but a knee injury and some inconsistent tape has seen him fall behind a few. Still, with his size and the dominance he showed at times as a sophomore, he has a chance to be one of the first tackles off the board this spring, with a chance of going in the first dozen picks if teams are sure about his knee.
Source: Horns 247 on Twitter

Nov 27 - 3:18 PM

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

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[ChrisPozz]

Read on Twitter

"Unreal" gets thrown around A LOT these days - too much, in fact - but it's one of the words that's fitting for the kid at times. There's a few guys over the years that I have had HOF thoughts about even before they get to the league, and usually regardless of how long ago I watched them in college, there's specific plays from them in college that I can still recall to this day watching that become tattooed in my brain. This is an example of one of those plays.

[CalamityX12]

I've certainly come around to put Nelson into my top 5 selection for sure... the more reads and praise I hear and see, the more I'm a fan.

Still on the Barkley cheer, but definitely open to hear others like a Chubb or Nelson.

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

I’d be shocked if he ends up being drafted before the 4th round.


Josh Sweat - DL - Seminoles

Draft Analyst's Tony Pauline passes along that FSU junior DE Josh Sweat will likely declare for the NFL Draft.

Sweat (6'5/250) and his family have been researching up for the draft since August, according to Pauline. Walter Football's Charlie Campbell believes the junior could land anywhere from the first round to the third round. This season, Sweat has recorded 54 tackles (12.5 for loss), 5.5 sacks and three passes defended in 11 games played.
Source: Draft Analyst

Nov 28 - 9:21 PM

[ChrisPozz]

GEORGIA TECH FOOTBALL PLAYER KO'S TEAMMATE In Training Center Fistfight

http://www.tmz.com/2017/11/28/georgia-tech-football-fight-video-step-durham-lance-austin/

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Georgia Tech’s Step Durham, Lance Austin issue statements about fight

http://www.myajc.com/sports/college/georgia-tech-step-durham-lance-austin-issue-statements-about-fight/qB6RoTbXp1QqCTwhTGFKVN/

[Pattersonca65]

https://ninernoise.com/2017/11/29/49ers-2018-nfl-draft-need-select-notre-dame-quenton-nelson/