Behren Morton, Quarterback School: Texas Tech HT: 6’2 1/8 WT: 221 lbs Behren Morton is a native of Eastland, Texas, whose football journey is deeply rooted in West Texas grit. The son of a legendary high school coach, Morton grew up as a ball boy in Lubbock before eventually leading his father’s Eastland program. A highly touted recruit, he chose to stay home at Texas Tech, where he overcame early…
Patriots keep it local with Quintayvious Hutchins as final pick
Image courtesy of BC Athletics Quintayvious Hutchins didn’t think he was getting the call. As the NFL Draft wound down, Hutchins admittedly was dejected. Then, a familiar area code changed everything. The Patriots took the five-year Boston College edge rusher with the 247th pick in the seventh round, just 10 slots away from the end of the line. “Yeah, well, it’s been a saying since the draft started of how,…
NEFJ Scouting Report on Namdi Obiazor
Namdi Obiazor, OLB School: TCU HT: 6’3” WT: 225 lbs Namdi Obiazor is a versatile, high-motor defender who transitioned from safety to linebacker during his collegiate career, showcasing a modern hybrid profile. Originally a walk-on at Akron before transferring to TCU, Obiazor’s path is defined by a relentless work ethic and an ability to adapt to multiple roles within a defense. He became a focal point of the Horned Frogs’…
NEFJ Scouting Report on Dametrious Crownover, OT, Texas A&M
Dametrious Crownover, OT HT: 6’7 1/4″ WT: 319 lbs School: Texas A&M Dametrious Crownover is a towering offensive line prospect who transitioned from tight end early in his collegiate career, bringing unique developmental upside to the tackle position. A massive frame with elite length, he has spent the last few seasons refining his technique under high-level SEC coaching. While still growing into his technical floor, Crownover possesses the rare physical…
NEFJ Scouting Report on Karon Prunty, CB, Wake Forest
Karon Prunty, CB HT: 6’2″ WT: 192 lbs School: Wake Forest Karon Prunty is an experienced, long-limbed cornerback who concluded his collegiate career as a standout for Wake Forest. Known for his “savvy” playstyle and high football IQ, Prunty brings a veteran presence to the secondary with over 40 career starts across multiple programs. He possesses the prototypical length that professional scouts covet in a boundary corner, combined with track-validated…
Buffalo Bills select UConn wide receiver Skyler Bell in the 4th Round
UCONN ATHLETICS The Buffalo Bills selected UConn wide receiver Skyler Bell with the 125th overall pick in the fourth round. Bell, a Bronx native, arrives in Orchard Park following a historic final collegiate season where he emerged as one of the most prolific pass-catchers in the country. By making him the 125th selection, the Bills have invested in a highly productive playmaker who became UConn’s first-ever consensus All-American after a…
Buffalo Bills select Boston College offensive tackle Jude Bowry in the 4th Round
AP PHOTO The Buffalo Bills bolstered their offensive line depth during the third day of the Draft by selecting Boston College offensive tackle Jude Bowry with the 102nd overall pick in the fourth round. General Manager Brandon Beane, known for his affinity for high-upside prospects with elite athletic traits, found exactly that in Bowry. The Germantown, Maryland native arrives in Orchard Park after a productive career at Chestnut Hill, where…
25 Day 3 Prospects to Watch for the Patriots
As the NFL Draft enters its final day, the Patriots find themselves in a familiar position: looking for high-floor contributors, developmental traits, and special teams types to fill out the rest of the roster. Day 3 is where depth is built and “diamonds in the rough” are unearthed. For a team still refining its identity, the focus today will likely lean toward offensive line versatility, developmental targets for the passing……
The Patriots have drafted three players who played at one school. That’s not a coincidence
The Patriots have drafted three players through two days of the NFL Draft and all three of them have one thing in common. All three played at one school. Something that would not have mattered five years ago but it is important in today’s ever changing football landscape. The transfer portal has changed the game of college football and the impact of it is now permeating into the NFL. We…
NEFJ Scouting Report on Eli Raridon, TE, Notre Dame
Eli Raridon, TE HT: 6’6 1/8 WT: 245 lbs School: Notre Dame Eli Raridon is a towering, athletic tight end prospect who has overcome early-career injury hurdles to emerge as one of the most physically imposing targets in the nation. Standing at a legitimate 6’6″, he offers an elite frame and massive catch radius that makes him a natural mismatch against linebackers and smaller defensive backs. A former standout basketball…