2017-18 CFB SEASON / '18 NFL DRAFT

[NinerSickness]

I didn't realize Georgia LG Isaiah Wynn also played center. Want. Badly. He's better than Price from Ohio State.

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

With the 32nd pick of the 2019 NFL Draft, the 49ers select: Nobody... but they trade up to draft CHRISTIAN WILKINS, DL Clemson.

We move up it better be for Dexter’s Laboratory:

Christian Wilkins - DL - Tigers

Clemson junior DT Christian Wilkins will return to school for the 2018 season.

Clemson had the best defensive line in college football last season. And with Wilkins' decision to return, every member of it is returning to campus in 2018. Wilkins joined First-team All-American DEs Clelin Ferrell and Austin Bryant in (surprisingly) opting to head back. That terrific trio is joined by manchild DT Dexter Lawrence, who could be the highest-drafted linemen of them all (Lawrence is first eligible to declare for the NFL after the 2018 season). The 6-foot-4, 300-pound Wilkins posted 55 tackles, 8.5 TFL, 4.5 sacks and four pass breakups this past season. Assuming good health and another strong season, Wilkins figures to go in Round 1 in the spring of 2019. An NFL scout told NFL.com's Chase Goodbread during the season that Wilkins could be a 10-year All-Pro. ESPN's Mel Kiper deems Wilkins a "Jonathan Allen-type lineman" who could be used as a 3-4 DE or a 4-3 DT in the NFL.
Source: Clemson Football on Twitter

Jan 15 - 5:49 PM

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

I didn't realize Georgia LG Isaiah Wynn also played center. Want. Badly. He's better than Price from Ohio State.

Watch on YouTube

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

Bryce Love - RB - Cardinal

Bleacher Report's Matt Miller passes along that "people at Stanford think [redshirt junior RB] Bryce Love will stay in school and not declare for the draft."

Love (5'10/184) is one of the few big draft-eligible players yet to announce his intentions. We'll find out soon enough one way or another -- today (Monday) is the deadline for underclassmen to declare. Love's return to Stanford would not only shift some draft boards, it would be an obvious boon for the Cardinal, particularly given that conference foe Washington is returning a number of draft-eligible pieces for the 2018 season. Love rushed for a Stanford-record 2,118 yards and 19 touchdowns during the 2017 campaign.
Source: Matt Miller on Twitter

Jan 15 - 1:11 PM

[NinerSickness]

With the 32nd pick of the 2019 NFL Draft, the 49ers select: Nobody... but they trade up to draft CHRISTIAN WILKINS, DL Clemson.

We move up it better be for Dexter’s Laboratory:

Dex will go top 5 (probably top 3). No way the Niners can trade up that far after Jimmy gets the team into the playoffs.

[NinerSickness]

I didn't realize Georgia LG Isaiah Wynn also played center. Want. Badly. He's better than Price from Ohio State.

Watch on YouTube

I either see what you did there or vehemently disagree.

Wynn is perfect for the ZBS. He's super quick & gets to the 2nd level as well as anyone in CFB.

[ChrisPozz]

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[Bingo_AlphaMan]

Nooooooooo!!


http://www.sfgate.com/collegesports/article/Great-news-for-Stanford-Love-will-return-for-12500763.php


Bryce Love - RB - Cardinal

Stanford redshirt junior RB Bryce Love will return to school for his final season of eligibility.

Love's production in 2017 was absolutely ridiculous, recording 2,118 yards and 19 touchdowns after picking up for the departed Christian McCaffrey. His rate of producing 20-plus yard runs, behind an outstanding offensive line, seemed otherworldly. We all will get to see another year of it. The 2018 running back class still looks great.
Source: SF Gate

Jan 16 - 8:55AM

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

Ha! I've been saying this...! This kid’s immense potential to become an elite player:

Drew Lock - QB - Tigers

NFL Media Analyst Daniel Jeremiah lists Missouri junior QB Drew Lock as one of the three quarterbacks we'll be talking about in one year.

Lock is joined on the list by NC State junior QB Ryan Finley and Auburn QB Jarrett Stidham. It's amazing how much things have changed since Missouri was 1-5, as Lock (6'4/220) has gone from intriguing-but-volatile prospect to a legitimate candidate for top pick in 2019. As Jeremiah notes, "everyone loves his size and strength" and he ended up leading the FBS with 43 touchdowns.
Source: NFL.com

Jan 15 - 11:47 PM

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

Marcus Davenport - DL - Roadrunners

NFL Media Analyst Daniel Jeremiah reports that UTSA senior edge-rusher Marcus Davenport could be one of the names who sees their stock rise after the Senior Bowl.

Davenport has been one of the biggest risers of the class after his strong 2017 campaign, and there has even been first-round pick talk for the 6-foot-7, 255-pound lineman. "There are always guys from outside the Power Five conferences that everyone's waiting to see against better competition at the Senior Bowl. Davenport is that guy this year," Jeremiah writes. "He has some freakish qualities -- he's tall, long and explosive -- and dominated for UTSA. I'm anxious to see how he fares against some of the top tackles in the country."
Source: NFL.com

Jan 15 - 11:10 PM

[CalamityX12]

Is Davenport more of a DL or OLB? coming off the edge...

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

Is Davenport more of a DL or OLB? coming off the edge...

I don’t know much about him so take my assessment of him with a grain a salt. I’ve never seen him play, so I’m only going based on highlights and reports I’ve read about him. You better off asking Pozz, and I think Ray might have also seen him play...

He’s not all that good in space, covering TEs and RBs; and he’s not a beast against the run either like Buckner. Amstead even also seems to be more stout against the run than he is. However, his length is rare and he’s agile enough to do some unique stuff on the defensive line. I refuse to give him a grade base on the limited info I have on the guy.

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

Matthew Thomas - LB - Seminoles

Following Tuesday's practice at the East-West Shrine Game, a veteran scout from the Giants met with FSU LB Matthew Thomas.

Thomas (6'4/227) was a standout performer during the Tuesday practice session, with 247Sports' Brendan Sonnone passing along that the Florida State linebacker was "frequently in the backfield," including one sequence where he recorded back-to-back tackles for loss in 11-on-11 drills. While he possesses the athleticism and speed that will pique interest from the NFL, Walter Football's Charlie Campbell notes that questions about his instincts and awareness will likely prevent him from a Day 2 selection this spring.
Source: 247Sports

Jan 16 - 2:46 PM

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

Josh Rosen - QB - Bruins

NFL.com Analyst Bucky Brooks believes that 11 teams need to draft a quarterback in 2018.

Those eleven teams, if you were curious: The Browns, Giants, Broncos, Jets, Washington, Cardinals, Chargers, Bills, Steelers, Jaguars and Vikings. Brooks isn't saying that all of these teams need to take them in the first round, but outside of maybe the Chargers and Washington, it's pretty easy to see all of the clubs taking one. This is a strong QB draft as Brooks notes, but there are going to be a few teams that are disappointed they didn't get their guy. This is going to be a fun, fun draft season.
Source: NFL.com

Jan 17 - 1:41 AM

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

Sam Darnold - QB - Trojans

NFL Draft Scout's Dane Brugler projects the Browns to take USC QB Sam Darnold with the first-overall pick in the 2018 draft.

Brugler has UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen going second to the Giants, NC State edge-rusher Bradley Chubb third to the Colts, and Alabama defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick rounding out the top four to the Browns. On Darnold, Brugler notes that his turnovers stand out, but it's tough to ignore his footwork, arm strength and instincts. Expect to see Darnold as the first-overall pick in many more mocks before we get to draft day.
Source: NFL Draft Scout

Jan 17 - 1:48 AM

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

Good riddance! I can't believe J.T. is finally turning pro. It seems like he's been in college forever, as far back as backing up Troy Smith during his Heisman season:

J.T. Barrett - QB - Buckeyes

One scout at East-West Shrine Game practices told 247Sports' Brad Crawford that Ohio State QB J.T. Barrett has looked like the most confident quarterback on the East squad.

Per the scout, Barrett has looked less out of his element than fellow East team quarterbacks Quinton Flowers (USF) and Riley Ferguson (Memphis) during the early practices this week. He specifically mentioned that the Ohio State standout -- who measured in at 6-foot-1, 220 pounds with 10-inch hands -- has been masterful in his cadence pre-snap. Scouts from the Raiders and Dolphins were among those present to watch Barrett on Tuesday. The quarterback is attempting to work his way into the Day 3 conversation for the spring.
Source: 247Sports

Jan 17 - 12:53 PM

[Ray_Dogg]

Is Davenport more of a DL or OLB? coming off the edge...

He plays the edge on dline. Dude is fast though. I saw some seriously quick opposite field pursuits.

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

Chris Worley - LB - Buckeyes

Draft Analyst's Tony Pauline reports that the New York Giants spent a "significant amount of time" with Ohio State LB Chris Worley on Wednesday.

The 6-foot-1, 232-pound linebacker has impressed at Shrine Game practices. "He was unstoppable during blitz drills and showed incredible explosion this morning," Pauline wrote. "I don’t know that he’s going to test all that well in the lead up to the draft, but I firmly believe he will be a good player at the next level."
Source: Draft Analyst

Jan 17 - 9:49 PM

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

Mason Rudolph - QB - Cowboys

Oklahoma State QB Mason Rudolph will miss the Senior Bowl due to a left foot sprain.

That's the bad news. The good news is that the injury does not require surgery and will heal with rest. Despite the injury, Rudolph will attend the event for the purposes of taking measurements and conducting team interviews. It's an unfortunate turn of events for a polarizing prospect who conceivably could have shot up boards with a huge week. The 6-foot-5, 230-pounder is tremendous with the deep ball but can maddeningly struggle with accuracy to the intermediate sector of the field. Rudolph was a wildly prolific collegiate quarterback, throwing for 13,618 yards with a 92/26 TD/INT rate on 63.2 percent completions.
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter

Jan 17 - 9:22 PM

[NinerSickness]

Roquan Smith getting lots of hype from Niner fans. Lynch better not be stupid enough to take him at 10.