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Right Tackle Francis Mauigoa is a Competitive Try Hard
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - SEPTEMBER 14: Miami Hurricanes offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa (61) protects the...

Peter Woods Proves to be a Real Handful
PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 16: Clemson Tigers defensive lineman Peter Woods (11) rushes against Pittsburgh...

Clemson WR Antonio Williams Profiles as Legit NFL Weapon
CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 30: Antonio Williams #0 of the Clemson Tigers cheers on...

Ohio State Safety Caleb Downs has Once-in-a-Lifetime Speed
COLUMBUS, OHIO - DECEMBER 21: Ohio State Buckeyes safety Caleb Downs (2) in action during...

Alabama Offensive Tackle Kadyn Proctor is Underdeveloped
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - NOVEMBER 30: Kadyn Proctor #74 of the Alabama Crimson Tide before the...

Former NFL Scout Not Sold on Clemson’s T.J. Parker
CLEMSON, SC - SEPTEMBER 28: Clemson Tigers defensive end T.J. Parker (3) during a college...

Former NFL Scout’s Preseason 2026 NFL Draft QB Board – Some Surprises
It's that time of year to line up the college quarterback (QB) 2026 NFL Draft...

Michigan State QB Aidan Chiles is a Raw NFL Prospect
COLLEGE PARK, MD - SEPTEMBER 7: Aidan Chiles #2 of the Michigan State Spartans rushes...

Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt Shows Early Signs of Potential
ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 07: Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Sam Leavitt (#10) runs up...

Kansas QB Jalon Daniels Bounces Back with a New Concern
MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA - SEPTEMBER 21, 2024: Jalon Daniels #6 of the Kansas Jayhawks warms...

New Oklahoma QB John Mateer Needs to Settle Down
CORVALLIS, OREGON - NOVEMBER 23: John Mateer #10 of the Washington State Cougars throws the...

Pitt QB Eli Holstein Earns Undraftable Free Agent Grade
PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 12: Pittsburgh Panthers Quarterback Eli Holstein (10) runs with the ball...

Former NFL Scout Gives Avery Johnson Second Round Grade
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Avery Johnson #2 of the Kansas State Wildcats throws...

New UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava Shows NFL Potential
KNOXVILLE, TN - AUGUST 31: Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) sets up to pass...

ASU QB Sam Leavitt Shows Promise
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 1: Quarterback Sam Leavitt #10 of the Arizona State Sun Devils...

South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers is a BIG Work in Progress
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 12: LaNorris Sellers #16 of the South Carolina Gamecocks warms up...

The Journey of Clemson QB Cade Klubnik
While most stories of rising quarterbacks are centered around talent, stats, and star rankings, the...

New Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza Too Inconsistent at CAL
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA - APRIL 17: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers directs his team...

Arch Manning and His Generational Legacy
Whether you're a die-hard football fan or tune in for your alma mater’s games, chances...

Rajvir Bal Isn’t on the Drew Allar First-Round Hype Train (Yet)
STATE COLLEGE, PA - NOVEMBER 30: Drew Allar #15 of the Penn State Nittany Lions...

Clemson QB Cade Klubnik is a Loose Cannon
CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 30: Cade Klubnik #2 of the Clemson Tigers practices before...

Keep an Eye on Transfer QB John Mateer
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - NOVEMBER 16: Quarterback John Mateer #10 of the Washington State Cougars...

LaNorris Sellers Too Similar to Colts’ QB Anthony Richardson
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY - SEPTEMBER 7: LaNorris Sellers #16 of the South Carolina Gamecocks is seen...

Texas QB Arch Manning Lives Up to the Hype
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 10: Arch Manning #16 of the Texas Longhorns warms up before...

Penn State QB Drew Allar Looking Like an NFL Starter
STATE COLLEGE, PA - NOVEMBER 30: Drew Allar #15 of the Penn State Nittany Lions...

Nico Iamaleava Does Not Impress NFL Draft Analyst Rajvir Bal
COLUMBUS, OHIO - DECEMBER 21: Quarterback Nico Iamaleava #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers looks to...

Arch Manning Developing Quickly Says Former NFL Scout
AUSTIN, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 21: Arch Manning #16 of the Texas Longhorns throws a pass...

Rajvir Bal Likes Cade Klubnik Early on in the Process
CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 30: Cade Klubnik #2 of the Clemson Tigers takes the...

Garrett Nussmeier is a Work in Progress
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS - OCTOBER 19: Garrett Nussmeier #13 of the LSU Tigers warms up before...

Best 2025 NFL Draft Prospects Still on the Board Day 2
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - APRIL 24: A detailed view of helmet is seen during a...

The NFL Draft ⎯ A Time to Hope
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - APRIL 24: A flag promoting the draft on the porch of...

Rajvir Bal Goes BIG on Jalon Walker Hours Before The Draft
ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 31: Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Jalon Walker (11) wears the Old Leather...

Omarion Hampton Leaves Something to be Desired
DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 28: Omarion Hampton #28 of the North Carolina Tar Heels...

James Pearce Jr. is Lightning in a Bottle
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 07: James Pearce Jr. #27 of the Tennessee Volunteers prepares...

TreVeyon Henderson Home Run Hitter
COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 07: Offensive lineman Austin Siereveld #67 and Running back TreVeyon Henderson...

Colston Loveland has a Knack for Getting Open
CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 19: Colston Loveland #18 of the Michigan Wolverines runs the ball...

Rajvir Bal Compares Matthew Golden to 14-Year NFL Receiver
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 30: Matthew Golden #2 of the Texas Longhorns runs the...

Safety Nick Emmanwori Goes Through the Motions
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 05: Nick Emmanwori #7 of the South Carolina Gamecocks plays...

Tetairoa McMillan Projects as Elite Slot Receiver
TUCSON, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 30: Wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan #4 of the University of Arizona...

Wide Receiver Isaiah Bond Didn’t Catch On With Texas
AUSTIN, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 23: Isaiah Bond #7 of the Texas Longhorns warms up before...

Former NFL Scout Puts Big Words on Linebacker Jihaad Campbell
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - AUGUST 31: Jihaad Campbell #11 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates a...

Rajvir Bal Comps Nick Emmanwori to Former Seahawks’ Standout
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 05: Nick Emmanwori #7 of the South Carolina Gamecocks plays...

Boston College Edge Donovan Ezeiruaku Picks His Spots
CHESTNUT HILL, MA - OCTOBER 25: Boston College Eagles defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku (6) in...

There Are Two Different Versions of Cornerback Trey Amos
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 12: Trey Amos #9 of the Mississippi Rebels in action...

Tetairoa McMillan: Size, Hype, and a Whole Lot of Questions
TUCSON, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 30: Wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan #4 of the University of Arizona...

Keeping Offensive Lineman Grey Zabel in Perspective
MOBILE, ALABAMA - JANUARY 29: Grey Zabel #77 of North Dakota State during Senior Bowl...

Guard Donovan Jackson is a Brick Wall in Cleats
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA - NOVEMBER 02: Ohio State Buckeyes Offensive Lineman Donovan Jackson (74) blocks...
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