Joseph Garnett Jr./Getty Images By John Sarianides The East West Shrine game was a dud but despite the lack of scoring or entertainment for that matter, there were five players that really stood out to me. 1. Trey Hendrickson, DE Florida Atlantic: Hendrickson was the best player on the field on either team in my opinion. He had a good week of practice and he followed that up with a solid…
By John Sarianides The pre-draft process starts today with the East West Shrine game. There are several quality prospects playing in today’s game and a handful of them could be among the first one hundred players taken in April’s draft. Here are my top twenty prospects to keep an eye on in this game. 1. Cooper Rush, QB, Central Michigan (East): Rush has terrific size at 6-3 230. He is…
The 2017 wide receiver class does not appear to be as strong as the last three receiver classes. The depth of the class will once again hinge on whether or not underclassmen like Ju Ju Smith Schuster declare. If he does, Schuster would be the number receiver in this class. Here’s my top ten heading into 2017. 1. Ju Ju Smith Schuster, USC 6-2 215: Schuster is long and lean….
I know I’m going to sound like I’m exaggerating this but the 2017 running back class has the potential and I stress POTENTIAL to be the greatest running back class of all-time. There is enough talent in this class that if a team goes into next year’s draft looking for a starting running back, they could get a quality back well into day three. In some ways, this class is…
The quarterback class of 2017 will not be as talented at the top as we’ve seen in the last five years. Deshaun Watson is the head liner but he has a lot of questions to answer before he can be “the guy” to head line the class. Miami’s Brad Kaaya might have the most upside Quarterbacks 1. Deshaun Watson, 6-2 210, Clemson: Watson will be the top ranked quarterback heading…
THE GOOD Jacksonville Jaguars 1 (5) Jalen Ramsey, CB/S, Florida State 2 (36) (from Baltimore) Myles Jack, ILB, UCLA 3 (69) Yannick Ngakoue, DE, Maryland 4 (103) Sheldon Day, DT, Notre Dame 6 (181) Tyrone Holmes, DE, Montana 6 (201) (from Pittsburgh) Brandon Allen, QB, Arkansas 7 (226) Jonathan Woodard, DE, Central Arkansas My Thoughts: The Jags had a tremendous draft. Any time you can add two of the top…
Ted Karras comes from a family with a long and decorated history of playing football. He is the great nephew of Detroit Lions legend and former Webster star Alex Karras. Ted, is an overachiever who made himself into a division one prospect and an NFL draft prospect. He is a hard worker who maximizes his ability. Here is my scouting report on Ted Karras. 1. Initial Quicks: Karras shows decent…
Elandon Roberts is a hard worker who makes the most of his ability. I think back to the Peach Bowl and I was really impressed with how tough, physical and smart he is. He’s never out of position and he is active. Roberts played all three linebacker spots so he’s versatile. Here is my scouting report on Elandon Roberts. 1. Vs. Inside Run: Roberts is instinctive. Recognizes plays quickly, attacks…
Grugier-Hill played inside and outside linebacker at Eastern Illinois but he will play as a nickel linebacker and safety in the NFL. Here is my scouting report on Kamu Grugier-Hill. 1. Vs. Inside Run: Hill reads guards and backs well and is patient when keying and diagnosing. Hill attacks second level blockers, stacks them and sheds. Solid tackler who finishes on contact. 2. Vs. Outside Run: Hill recognizes outside running…
Malcolm Mitchell is an interesting pick for the Patriots. When I look at him on film, I don’t think he does anything great but he is a sound receiver who does several different things well. Mitchell is a good route runner and he has shown some big play ability but has had some injury issues particularly with his knees. He’s healthy again but he needs a lot of technical work…