Hypolite was a three time captain for the Cougars. He started his career at Colorado before transferring to Houston. In 12 games last season, he had 33 total tackles and one tackle for loss. His numbers don’t jump out at you but like Marte Mapu in last year’s draft, Hypolite is a hybrid linebacker/safety who can play in all three levels and play a variety of roles. Here is my……
Image courtesy of Texas A&M Smith caught 53 passes for 795 yards and two touchdowns in his final seasons at Texas A&M. He averaged 15 yards per reception. He is a game breaker who can also be a factor in the return game. Smith was a five year starter at Texas A&M which is hard to do at any school. He finished with 19 career touchdowns. Here is my scouting……
Image courtesy of Auburn Athletics Stutts played guard at Auburn. He played in 31 games with 25 starts (18 at RG, 7 at LG). He has good size and length and plays with good power as a run blocker. Here is my scouting report on Stutts. Kameron Stutts, OG, 6-4 319, Auburn Initial Quicks: Gets off the ball with decent quickness. Engages defenders at the contact point and can reset the……
Getty Images It has barely been three months since he retired but former Patriots special teams ace Matthew Slater is working with the team in an advisory role. Slater was present for the start of Monday’s off-season program and he worked with several players including safety Jabrill Peppers. Peppers did not seem to know what Slater exact role is but he is excited to work with the multi-time pro bowler….
The NFL Draft is just about two weeks away. The Patriots have the third overall pick and the belief is that they will use that pick on a quarterback. I have spoken to several people around the college game and the NFL in recent weeks just to get a sense on where they stand on Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye and J.J McCarthy. Here are some of the notable quotes on……
Simpson is another scheme versatile swing tackle who can play guard or tackle in the NFL. He has a massive frame and can be hard to deal with, especially inside at guard where he routinely mauls people in the run game. Simpson started 12 games at right tackle in 2023. He started three games at guard on 2022. Simpson started his career at Oklahoma. He has terrific size and with……
Image courtesy of Mississippi State Athletics Watson is an intriguing prospect who can play MIKE or SAM linebacker in various defensive packages. He was the 2023 SEC Defensive Player of the Year finishing with 137 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 2 PBUs and an interception. He did all of this in 12 games last season. Watson’s scheme versatility and ability to play defense make him……
Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports Stiggers is one of the most intriguing prospects in this draft. He never played college football. He played for the CFL’s Toronto Argonauts last season after making the team at a try out. In 16 games last season, he made 55 tackles and picked off five passes. He ended up winning Most Outstanding Rookie for the CFL last season. Stiggers lost his father in a tragic……
The former Everett standout and Boston College cornerback met with the Patriots at a local pro day and is firmly on their radar as a possible late round pick or as an undrafted free agent. Maitre transferred to Wisconsin after the 2022 season and had a solid 2023 campaign for the Badgers racking up 33 total tackles, 3 pass break ups and an interception. Maitre worked out at the Boston……
According to Sportskeeda NFL Insider Tony Pauline, Patriots defacto general manager Eliot Wolf is pushing for the organization to draft Michigan quarterback J.J McCarthy third overall. Pauline wrote this on Monday. “I’m not big on McCarthy being a top-10 selection, but the UM signal caller to New England was the buzz on the pro-day circuit,” Pauline added: “De facto general manager Eliot Wolf is pushing hard for McCarthy, and he……