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Posted on 7/29/16 at 1:25 pm
Posted on 7/29/16 at 1:25 pm
SR's - True Soph's
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Sr's:
1. Tim Williams, DE/OLB, Alabama
Nicknamed "The Predator" by one NFL personnel man, Williams has tremendous get-off after the snap and can explode up the field to challenge the edge of the saltiest offensive tackle. What makes Williams particularly lethal is his combination of hand usage and cornering around the edge. Like most Alabama defensive linemen, he's excellent with his hands and plays with a mega-motor. His sack every 18.2 snaps he played in 2015 bodes well for his 2016 season and subsequent draft stock.
2. Jonathan Allen, DT/DE, Alabama
Allen's game might be more conducive to a higher draft slot than former teammates A'Shawn Robinson and Jarran Reed, who both went in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft. While he's a little smaller than you like on the interior, he has the quickness and technique to be a disruptive gap shooter from the three-technique spot or a sturdy base end for a 4-3 team looking for bulk on the edge. Allen's talent and ability to rush the quarterback should make him a first-rounder, but he's not necessarily a clean fit from a positional standpoint.
3. Taco Charlton, DE/OLB, Michigan
4. O.J. Howard, TE, Alabama
Howard's complete and total annihilation of Clemson single-handedly reinvigorated his draft stock and had NFL evaluators debating his draft stock. Howard's decision to go back to Alabama might have had something to do with the fact that Nick Saban promised to get him more involved with the offense on a consistent basis this season. Howard has decent size and outstanding speed, and is good enough as a run-blocker to be considered the top "combo" tight end. With more production this season, he should be close to a lock to end up in the first round.
5. Jarrad Davis, LB, Florida
Davis' physical traits and natural talent could push him into first-round consideration in the scouting community. Davis has a tendency to overrun tackles and play with a lack of patience at times, but he addressed those issues at SEC Media Days and said that he will concentrate on playing with more controlled explosiveness this season. Davis has an awesome blend of length and sideline-to-sideline range, and his explosiveness also makes him a quality blitzer.
6. Reuben Foster, LB, Alabama
Some in the scouting community believe Foster will end up being a more complete NFL linebacker than former teammate Reggie Ragland based on his ability to cover in the passing game. Foster checks the typical "strong and physical" box that we're used to seeing with Alabama defenders, and he more than packs a wallop when he strikes his target. If the Crimson Tide decides to cut Foster loose as a blitzer more often in 2016, he might be able to add to his talent dossier.
7. Desmond King, CB, Iowa
8. Chad Kelly, QB, Ole Miss
Ole Miss has plenty of wide receiver talent returning, as well as one of the top pass-catching tight ends in the nation in Evan Engram. With quality weapons at his disposal, look for Kelly to shine. With explosive release quickness, arm talent and playmaking mobility, Kelly is one of the most unpredictable quarterbacks in the game for defenders to try to corral. The biggest concerns with Kelly will be some off-the-field issues from his past and a lack of patience at times on the field.
9. Jake Butt, TE, Michigan
10. Dan Feeney, OG, Indiana
11. Jehu Chesson, WR, Michigan
12. Corey Davis, WR, Western Michigan
13. Tre'Davious White, CB, LSU
There simply won't be a more talented "mirror-and-match" cornerback in college football than White, as his foot quickness and ability to shadow receivers in tight spaces is outstanding. With that said, there were some signs last season that White might lack the sub-4.5 long speed that teams look for outside from smaller cornerbacks. However, with so many teams working out of three wide receiver sets, White's ability to cover quick slot receivers could garner a higher draft grade than some might expect.
14. Zach Banner, OT, USC
15. C.J. Beathard, QB, Iowa
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Sr's:
1. Tim Williams, DE/OLB, Alabama
Nicknamed "The Predator" by one NFL personnel man, Williams has tremendous get-off after the snap and can explode up the field to challenge the edge of the saltiest offensive tackle. What makes Williams particularly lethal is his combination of hand usage and cornering around the edge. Like most Alabama defensive linemen, he's excellent with his hands and plays with a mega-motor. His sack every 18.2 snaps he played in 2015 bodes well for his 2016 season and subsequent draft stock.
2. Jonathan Allen, DT/DE, Alabama
Allen's game might be more conducive to a higher draft slot than former teammates A'Shawn Robinson and Jarran Reed, who both went in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft. While he's a little smaller than you like on the interior, he has the quickness and technique to be a disruptive gap shooter from the three-technique spot or a sturdy base end for a 4-3 team looking for bulk on the edge. Allen's talent and ability to rush the quarterback should make him a first-rounder, but he's not necessarily a clean fit from a positional standpoint.
3. Taco Charlton, DE/OLB, Michigan
4. O.J. Howard, TE, Alabama
Howard's complete and total annihilation of Clemson single-handedly reinvigorated his draft stock and had NFL evaluators debating his draft stock. Howard's decision to go back to Alabama might have had something to do with the fact that Nick Saban promised to get him more involved with the offense on a consistent basis this season. Howard has decent size and outstanding speed, and is good enough as a run-blocker to be considered the top "combo" tight end. With more production this season, he should be close to a lock to end up in the first round.
5. Jarrad Davis, LB, Florida
Davis' physical traits and natural talent could push him into first-round consideration in the scouting community. Davis has a tendency to overrun tackles and play with a lack of patience at times, but he addressed those issues at SEC Media Days and said that he will concentrate on playing with more controlled explosiveness this season. Davis has an awesome blend of length and sideline-to-sideline range, and his explosiveness also makes him a quality blitzer.
6. Reuben Foster, LB, Alabama
Some in the scouting community believe Foster will end up being a more complete NFL linebacker than former teammate Reggie Ragland based on his ability to cover in the passing game. Foster checks the typical "strong and physical" box that we're used to seeing with Alabama defenders, and he more than packs a wallop when he strikes his target. If the Crimson Tide decides to cut Foster loose as a blitzer more often in 2016, he might be able to add to his talent dossier.
7. Desmond King, CB, Iowa
8. Chad Kelly, QB, Ole Miss
Ole Miss has plenty of wide receiver talent returning, as well as one of the top pass-catching tight ends in the nation in Evan Engram. With quality weapons at his disposal, look for Kelly to shine. With explosive release quickness, arm talent and playmaking mobility, Kelly is one of the most unpredictable quarterbacks in the game for defenders to try to corral. The biggest concerns with Kelly will be some off-the-field issues from his past and a lack of patience at times on the field.
9. Jake Butt, TE, Michigan
10. Dan Feeney, OG, Indiana
11. Jehu Chesson, WR, Michigan
12. Corey Davis, WR, Western Michigan
13. Tre'Davious White, CB, LSU
There simply won't be a more talented "mirror-and-match" cornerback in college football than White, as his foot quickness and ability to shadow receivers in tight spaces is outstanding. With that said, there were some signs last season that White might lack the sub-4.5 long speed that teams look for outside from smaller cornerbacks. However, with so many teams working out of three wide receiver sets, White's ability to cover quick slot receivers could garner a higher draft grade than some might expect.
14. Zach Banner, OT, USC
15. C.J. Beathard, QB, Iowa
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Posted on 7/29/16 at 1:28 pm to Crimson Wraith
It would suck so hard if we didn't just reload our talent every year. What's that like Auburn?
Posted on 7/29/16 at 1:30 pm to Patton
Is reuben foster a senior?
Posted on 7/29/16 at 1:30 pm to Patton
Where fournette?
Posted on 7/29/16 at 1:30 pm to Crimson Wraith
quote:It's been over a year and a half since he had an issue off the field. I think he is truly beyond that. If you don't think so, please show evidence as to why you don't think he has instead of being a coward and only downvoting because you have an irrational fear of Ole Miss
The biggest concerns with Kelly will be some off-the-field issues from his past
quote:He definitely had this issue the first half of the year but the last 5 games of the year he seemed to settle down and really became efficient.
a lack of patience at times on the field.
This post was edited on 7/29/16 at 1:41 pm
Posted on 7/29/16 at 1:31 pm to Crimson Wraith
I'm shocked to see CJ Beathard on that list. Good college QB, but didn't think he had much in the way of pro draft stock.
Posted on 7/29/16 at 1:31 pm to bama will rise again
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Where fournette?
First idiot. Sporting a script A of course
Posted on 7/29/16 at 1:32 pm to craigbiggio
Reading is good... =)
Posted on 7/29/16 at 1:35 pm to Crimson Wraith
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4. O.J. Howard, TE, Alabama
While his numbers in the NC were big he was largely left uncovered. This dude has been all potential and no payoff, or at least not payoff commensurate with the hype. Are Bama fans buying Howard or is the skepticism still strong?
Posted on 7/29/16 at 1:36 pm to bama will rise again
#6 under Juniors
Posted on 7/29/16 at 1:36 pm to craigbiggio
From JUNIOR list:
This is hilarious. Fournette is a very good blocker and has awesome hands. We just don't throw it much to running backs sadly.
But he 100% has proven he is solid pass blocker.
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6. Leonard Fournette, RB, LSU
Fournette is a force of nature with a chiseled physique. He runs with intimidating power, and understands when to challenge tackles with brute force and when to show some shake in the open field. Fournette needs to prove he can be used on third downs as a blocker or pass-catcher to solidify his stock.
This is hilarious. Fournette is a very good blocker and has awesome hands. We just don't throw it much to running backs sadly.
But he 100% has proven he is solid pass blocker.
Posted on 7/29/16 at 1:41 pm to TheCaterpillar
Let's just be honest here. If Fournette had a script A on his helmet, he would have won a Heisman and be at the top of that list for Jrs
This post was edited on 7/29/16 at 1:42 pm
Posted on 7/29/16 at 1:42 pm to Stud Bud
If LSU had Alabama's record last year, he would've won the Heisman.
That award is about being on the best team as much as it is about being the best player.
That award is about being on the best team as much as it is about being the best player.
Posted on 7/29/16 at 1:45 pm to Patton
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What's that like Auburn?
I wasn't aware that Auburn recruited poorly. Seems like they've finished in the top-10 in recent history? And losing a lot of talent to the draft hasn't been an issue the past couple of years...
This post was edited on 7/29/16 at 1:52 pm
Posted on 7/29/16 at 1:45 pm to TheCaterpillar
Well they did point out he just needed the reps.
They also said this
They also said this
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I can't wait to see him play ... Alabama on Nov. 5. Last year, Fournette was the front-runner to win the Heisman Trophy before Alabama's talented front seven completely shut him down. I watched that game to see how Nick Saban's defenders did it. They dominated the LSU offensive line and got to Fournette before he could get going. He had some incredible short-yardage runs. It was a minor miracle when he was able to get back to the line of scrimmage. Alabama lost a lot of NFL talent up front in the draft, and if it gives Fournette some daylight, he's capable of putting up big numbers. This will be a fun one to watch.
Posted on 7/29/16 at 1:50 pm to JayDeerTay84
I'm not seeing any of that in that link?
Posted on 7/29/16 at 1:53 pm to TheCaterpillar
It's a hyper link in one of the paragraphs. The scouting report.
Posted on 7/29/16 at 2:06 pm to Crimson Wraith
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15. C.J. Beathard, QB, Iowa
Posted on 7/29/16 at 2:11 pm to Stud Bud
quote:Nah. Would have split carries. But he'd be an SEC and National Champion!
Let's just be honest here. If Fournette had a script A on his helmet, he would have won a Heisman and be at the top of that list for Jrs
Posted on 7/29/16 at 2:13 pm to GnashRebel
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While his numbers in the NC were big he was largely left uncovered
On 2 of his big catches, yes. He also did this, which basically won the football game. Not sure there are many tight ends in CFB who would do this to a defense after catching the ball 4 yards behind the LOS running sideways on the short side of the field. Catch ball, avoid a tackle, outrun linebackers and secondary for 50 yards while tight-roping the sideline all while doing it inside a 6 yard wide box on the short side of the field.
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This dude has been all potential and no payoff
5 catches, 208 yards, 2 TD in the National Championship Game = payoff
If he did that at 98% of other schools he'd immediately be one of the 2-3 biggest heros in the history of the football program.
This post was edited on 7/29/16 at 2:25 pm
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