OL And Other Prospects Watch

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https://thedraftnetwork.com/2019/02/07/6...pects-6-0/

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@"BarrNone55" said:
https://thedraftnetwork.com/2019/02/07/6...pects-6-0/

I had the exact same take on the LSU kids: high upside but not the Blue Chippers most have been touting them as being.

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Need a sub to The Athletic to read the whole thing....Couple things that are interesting to me:

* Andre Dillard is indeed being talked about as a very high pick. Some (particularly the Draft Network) still have him outside the 1st round
* No Greg Little, which confirms that a lot of the early rankings probably had him a little too high



https://theathletic.com/807691/2019/02/0...directed=1

Offensive tackle quietly one of the draft’s stronger positions

And with as many as five potential first-rounders, the 2019 crop of offensive tackles is quietly one of the stronger positions in this year’s NFL Draft. The intrigue of the group might be: who will be the first tackle drafted in April?

I polled 12 people (six NFL scouts, three agents and three media members who I consider plugged in) and asked that very question.

Oklahoma’s Cody Ford led the way with five votes, followed by Alabama’s Jonah Williams with three votes and Florida’s Jawaan Taylor and Washington State’s Andre Dillard tied with two votes each.

These rankings are based on tape study and all-star games and will be updated and expanded after the scouting combine (along with testing numbers and round projection). The number in parentheses after each prospect’s date of birth is his age (to the nearest hundredth) on draft day.

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Devin Singletary - RB - OwlsIn his latest scouting notebook, Bleacher Report's Matt Miller writes that FAU RB Devin Singletary "could be the belle of the ball in Round 2" if Alabama RB Joshua Jacobs slides off the board early on Day 1.
"He's quick—very quick—and has the hips and feet to beat defenders with excellent ability to cut and shake in the open field," Miller writes, adding that the 5-foot-9, 201-pounder would be a "dream fit" with the Eagles or Chiefs should they opt to target a running back relatively early come April. The Athletic's Dane Brugler believes that Singletary has a "LeSean McCoy upside."Source: Bleacher Reportage

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Love these cut ups of Cody Ford. In the first, watch the edge rusher get thrown like a sack of potatoes as the camera cuts away...

https://twitter.com/JReidNFL/status/1093941759460155392

https://twitter.com/JReidNFL/status/1093905307229667334

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Bryce Love - RB - CardinalBleacher Report's Matt Miller mocked Stanford RB Bryce Love to Round 7.
This is sad, as Love (5'10/202) potentially left millions on the table after deciding to return for his senior season where he wasn't the same due to a nagging ankle injury. Love then tore his ACL in Stanford's season finale to make matters much worse. The former Heisman candidate is unlikely to be fully recovered for his Pro Day, so NFL teams will be drafting him knowing there are major injury risks involved. When healthy, Love has top-end speed, but it's unclear if he'll ever be as fast as he once was.Source: Bleacher Report Feb 10 - 7:53 PMGreg Dortch - WR - Demon DeaconsBleacher Report's Matt Miller mocked Wake Forest WR Greg Dortch to Round 7.
Dortch (5'9/170) entered the draft early after posting an 89-1,078-8 receiving line in 2018, but it looks like he's going to need to take home impressive measurables at the NFL Combine for him to flirt with Day 2. Previously, Miller called Dortch a "potential Tyreek Hill piece" but it takes Olympic-level athleticism to be on Hill's playing field.Source: Bleacher Report Feb 10 - 7:46 PMQuinnen Williams - DL - Crimson TideAccording to the NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah, the top five overall prospects are all on the defensive line.
Those would be Nick Bosa, Quinnen Williams, Josh Allen, Rashan Gary, and Jeffery Simmons. While all five players are high-end prospects, this is also reflective of how bad the offensive class is in 2019. Early in the draft process, there was a report that NFL teams were "complaining" about the lack of offensive talent heading into the NFL this time around. As of now, it looks like the majority of the top-10 players will be looking to stop today's high-scoring NFL offenses.Source: NFL on Twitter Feb 10 - 7:06 PMD.K. Metcalf - WR - RebelsNFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah calls Ole Miss WR D.K. Metcalf an "athletic freak."
That he is. Listed at 6-foot-4 and 230 pounds, Metcalf is expected to have excellent measurables if he is healthy (neck) -- he has been cleared for football activities. Jeremiah compared Metcalf to Josh Gordon on the field, and Bleacher Report's Matt Miller said Metcalf is "looking like a first-round lock." As a junior, Metcalf only appeared in seven games, but he was very efficient and explosive on a per-target basis (13.9 YPT). Even with the low-end production and medical question marks, Metcalf is shaping up as a top-30 overall player with the upside of landing inside the top-10.Source: NFL on Twitter Feb 10 - 6:51 PMAndre Dillard - T - CougarsWashington State OT Andre Dillard was called the "best pass protector" in the 2019 NFL Draft by NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah.
At Washington State, Dillard (6'3/310) was tasked with pass blocking for the most pass-heavy team in the country, and he did very well. The Athletic's Dane Brugler said Dillard is "technically sound" and is worthy of first-round consideration. After being called one of the stars at the Senior Bowl, Dillard continues to climb up draft boards, even landing as Jeremiah's No. 12 overall prospect.Source: NFL on Twitter Feb 10 - 6:42 PMClelin Ferrell - DL - TigersNFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah says Clemson DE Clelin Ferrell has "excellent size, length, and power."
Ferrell (6'4/265) was named the best defensive end in the country when he was awarded the 2018 Ted Hendricks Award after totaling 11.5 sacks and 20 tackles for loss. Jeremiah currently ranks Ferrell as his No. 22 overall prospect in the 2019 NFL Draft, but that's slightly below the range of where he has been going in recent mock drafts. In Thor Nystrom's Mock Draft 1.0, Ferrell landed with the Detroit Lions with the eighth overall pick.Source: NFL on Twitter Feb 10 - 6:20 PMDaniel Jones - QB - Blue DevilsNFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah says Duke QB Daniel Jones "offers an impressive combination of size, athleticism, and touch."
Outside of Kyler Murray, Jones (6'5/220) is the most debated quarterback in the 2019 NFL Draft. On tape, Jones shows occasional perfect touch and sneaky rushing ability, but some analysts are concerned with his arm strength and lack of on-field production. Against the Power 5 in his career, Jones only averaged 6.1 yards per pass attempt while completing 59% of his passes, despite playing under touted offensive mind David Cutcliffe. Two potential explanations for the lack of production are his teammates -- both the offensive line and receivers -- and his collarbone injury. Many scouts see through these concerns and label Jones as a first-rounder.Source: NFL on Twitter Feb 10 - 6:09 PMNoah Fant - TE - HawkeyesNFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah called Iowa TE Noah Fant the most explosive tight end in the 2019 NFL Draft.
Fant (6'4/232) is expected to test as the most explosive tight end at the NFL Combine too. Bruce Feldman put Fant on his annual "Freaks" list after he reportedly reached 42 inches on the vertical. On the football field, Fant operates as an oversized wide receiver-type tight end who is usually tasked with running routes, not blocking. As a receiver in 2018, Fant scored a touchdown on 5-of-9 red zone targets. Jeremiah ranked Fant as his No. 28 overall prospect, and he's expected to be a mid-to-late first-round pick.Source: NFL on Twitter Feb 10 - 5:48 PMRiley Ridley - WR - BulldogsNFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah calls Georgia WR Riley Ridley the best route runner in the 2019 NFL Draft.
Jeremiah sneaks Ridley into his top-32 in large part to his precise cuts and set-ups on his routes. This opinion has been held by other analysts in the community despite below-average production at Georgia. As a junior, Ridley only caught 43 passes across 14 games, which would make him a statistical outlier if he were to be a productive NFL player. However, Ridley did score nine touchdowns as he consistently broke down corners on double moves and won in the red zone on his limited targets. The debated prospect is a projected Day 2 selection.Source: NFL on Stutter

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Andre Dillard - T - CougarsWashington State OT Andre Dillard was called the "best pass protector" in the 2019 NFL Draft by NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah.
At Washington State, Dillard (6'3/310) was tasked with pass blocking for the most pass-heavy team in the country, and he did very well. The Athletic's Dane Brugler said Dillard is "technically sound" and is worthy of first-round consideration. After being called one of the stars at the Senior Bowl, Dillard continues to climb up draft boards, even landing as Jeremiah's No. 12 overall prospect.Source: NFL on Twitter Feb 10 - 6:42 PM

Dillard and Jonah Williams are probably the two best left tackles in the draft. Problem is, we need immediate help inside. While Williams can move inside (for now) and help us right away, I don't think Dillard can. Much more attracted to the idea of the getting the inside guy early and drafting Reiff's replacement later. Guys like Chuma Edoga and Tytus Howard a good developmental LTs we can probably get in the 3rd round. 

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Dru Samia - G - Sooners

The Athletic's Dane Brugler projects Oklahoma OL Dru Samia as an early NFL starter.
Samia (6'5/304) is a four-year starter and logged 38 starts at right guard after beginning his career at right tackle. In the NFL, Samia will use his powerful upper body "to keep his head above water" and Brugler also praises his ability to stay square with his balanced steps. However, Brugler warns that Samia may struggle against savvy pass rushers, which keeps him on the Day 2/3 borderline.

Source: The Athletic

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Samia is a badass. Every time I watch that OU line I see five really pissed off dudes. Samia looks like a 2nd or 3rd rounder right now. Here's some Lindstrom. I don't think too many will agree with me, but I think I like Samia better right now. Still so much to watch...

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