2017-18 CFB SEASON / '18 NFL DRAFT

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

Sony Michel - RB - Bulldogs

Walter Football's Charlie Campbell writes that Georgia RB Sony Michel is building momentum after a strong finish to his 2017 season.

Campbell says he spoke with a General Manager in need of a running back who doesn't believe that Michel will be available with their second-round pick. "Michel showed his big-play ability with speed to break off some long runs that led to some huge performances to help the Bulldogs make it to the National Championship," Campbell writes. It looks like Michel has a real chance of going in the first round, and Campbell believes he's likely to be gone within the first 45 picks.
Source: Walter Football

Jan 22 - 4:23 PM

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

Mason Rudolph - QB - Cowboys

ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay says the interview process will be important for Oklahoma State QB Mason Rudolph during the Senior Bowl practices.

Because Rudolph will miss the game with a sprain foot, all Rudolph will be able to do is weigh-in and interview. McShay believes the latter will be important for the former Cowboys signal-caller. As he writes: "Coming from that system at Oklahoma State, it will be important to show NFL teams that he can quickly digest and process information at the chalkboard." Rudolph currently projects as a second-to-third round pick.
Source: ESPN

Jan 22 - 3:38 PM

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

Luke Falk - QB - Cougars

Draft Analyst's Tony Pauline writes that people could come away surprised by Washington State QB Luke Falk's arm strength.

Falk spent his entire career in Mike Leach's "air raid" system, which doesn't call for much vertical passing. It also turns quarterbacks into what Pauline calls "arm passers" who don't have to generate rotation with the hips as they connect crossing patterns from short-to-intermediate lengths. "I was told people will be surprised about Falk’s true arm strength this week," Pauline says. "If that’s the case, I expect Falk to leave the Senior Bowl as an early second-round choice."
Source: Draft Analyst

Jan 22 - 2:29 PM

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

James Washington - WR - Cowboys

ESPN NFL writer Matt Bowen mentions Oklahoma State WR James Washington as a mid-round pick to watch during the Reese's Senior Bowl.

Keep in mind that in this case, mid-round pick means not first round pick. Washington has gotten first-round grades from some analysts, but most have him going in the early-to-mid second. "The body control is there. So are the ball skills. But where is Washington in terms of route running, and does he have the lateral ability to shake cornerbacks consistently at the line versus press-man?" asks Miller. "We will get a much better feel for Washington's development as receiver during competitive drills and team periods this week."
Source: ESPN

Jan 22 - 2:01 PM

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

Arden Key - DL - Tigers

Draft Analyst's Tony Pauline writes that it seems that LSU edge rusher Arden Key is falling out of the first round.

Key was ranked as one of the top defenders -- and players -- in the country after his big sophomore season, but played in only eight games in 2017 with four sacks. "I’m told the pass rusher looks like a very ordinary athlete during combine training and there’s nothing that stands out about him," says Pauline. "Then there are potential off-field issues, something I initially eluded to in August." It sounds like Key is going to have to really impress over the winter in order to go in the first 32 selections.
Source: Draft Analyst

Jan 22 - 1:29 PM

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

Dallas Goedert - TE - Jackrabbits

Draft Wire's Luke Easterling writes that South Dakota State TE Dallas Goedert "has a chance to send his draft stock through the roof as the predraft process moves along."

"A strong week [at the Senior Bowl] could have him firmly planted in the debate for this year’s top tight end prospect," Easterling writes. The 6-foot-4, 260-pounder's an extremely athletic prospect and has the requisite size to withstand the rigors of NFL play. He was exceedingly prolific during the 2017 campaign, registering a 72-1111-7 receiving line for the season. Goedert's a probable Day 2 selection for the spring draft.
Source: Draft Wire

Jan 21 - 2:10PM

[NinerSickness]

Arden Key - DL - Tigers

Draft Analyst's Tony Pauline writes that it seems that LSU edge rusher Arden Key is falling out of the first round.

No surprise. Heart is not there. Do not want.

[NinerSickness]

Rooting for Denzel Ward to get tons of hype, so he maybe pushes Nelson to the Niners. Ward is a good prospect, but he's not great IMO.

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

Arden Key - DL - Tigers

Draft Analyst's Tony Pauline writes that it seems that LSU edge rusher Arden Key is falling out of the first round.

No surprise. Heart is not there. Do not want.

I don’t know Sick, part of me want him. If he experience a tremendous drop (i.e. Randy Gregory) I think he would be well worth that risk. The Saints’ second rounder.

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

Rooting for Denzel Ward to get tons of hype, so he maybe pushes Nelson to the Niners. Ward is a good prospect, but he's not great IMO.

I think we all agree with that assessment. At some point he could become an elite slot corner in the league.

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

Baker Mayfield - QB - Sooners

Four of five personnel executives polled by NFL Media analyst Daniel Jeremiah said they preferred Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield to Wyoming QB Josh Allen.

"I know he has a different demeanor but I see a lot of Drew Brees in Baker Mayfield," one said. Brees has become the go-to comp for Mayfield as Mayfield's stock has soared. We found it a bit surprising that 80-percent of the evaluators polled by Jeremiah preferred Mayfield to Allen -- the latter of whom is considered a scout's dream -- but Allen still has staunch fans across the league. The evaluator who chose Allen was unequivocal in his support: "When you really study Allen, you realize how bad his supporting cast is. They couldn't even beat San Jose State when he was out of the lineup. He's going to be a great NFL quarterback and the teams that pass on him will regret it."
Source: NFL.com

Jan 22 - 11:54 PM

[Bingo_AlphaMan]

Josh Allen - QB - Player

Wyoming QB Josh Allen said he wants "to be the guy that turns around" the Browns.

"The guy that does that is going to be immortalized in Cleveland forever," Allen added. "If I’m fortunate enough to become a Cleveland Brown, you can expect everything from me." This is almost a subtweet of UCLA QB Josh Rosen, who said he would rather "be a lower pick" than play for the "wrong team." A scout reportedly told MMQB's Peter King there is "no way" the Browns pass on Allen, so it is possible the quarterback gets his wish.
Related: Browns
Source: CBS Cleveland

Jan 23 - 9:10 AM

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Daniel Jeremiah's top 50 prospects for 2018 NFL Draft

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000909727/article/daniel-jeremiahs-top-50-prospects-for-2018-nfl-draft

[ChrisPozz]

Solak | 2018 Senior Bowl Contextualized Quarterbacking Available

https://www.ndtscouting.com/solak-2018-senior-bowl-contextualized-quarterbacking-available/

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Senior Bowl 2018: Weigh-in results for North, South rosters

http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/news/senior-bowl-2018-rosters-weigh-in-results-measurements-north-south/tdcizhhlocv512lqmhkj4sqwx

I'll eventually have comparisons from their listed measurements vs. Senior Bowl measurements.

One of note. DJ Chark is almost 1 1/2 inches shorter than his listed height. 2 pounds lighter but that's obviously not a huge deal right now.

Noticed Marcus Davenport was over an inch shorter than his listed but that's not terrible. Just noteworthy. 4 lbs. heavier than his listed so that's good depending on what he looks like.

[ChrisPozz]

Goedert 1/2 inch shorter but exactly the same weight (260 lbs).

[ChrisPozz]

Shaquem Griffin barely over 6 foot - listed at 6'2 - and down 7 lbs. from his listed weight.

[ChrisPozz]

Frank Ragnow is down 10 lbs. from his listed playing weight which COULD be a good thing.

[ChrisPozz]

James Washington was listed as 6 feet even. Don't know anybody that believed that one. He a tick under 5'11. Up 5 lbs.