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FORT WORTH, TX - SEPTEMBER 2: Shedeur Sanders #2 of the Colorado Buffaloes looks on against the TCU Horned Frogsduring the first half at Amon G. Carter Stadium on September 2, 2023 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

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PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 10: Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Cedric Tillman (4) looks on during the college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Pittsburgh Panthers on September 10, 2022 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Is Cedric Tillman Hines Ward 2.0?

When I went back and watched Cedric Tillman on his 2021 game film, the first...
MANHATTAN, KS - OCTOBER 30:  Center Steve Avila #79 of the TCU Horned Frogs gets set to snap the ball during the first half against the Kansas State Wildcats at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium on October 30, 2021 in Manhattan, Kansas. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images)

Center Steve Avila Isn’t It

TCU Center Steve Avila looks the part, but the game film reveals he is not...
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 04: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers attempts a pass during the second quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Levi's Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Brock Purdy Proves The NFL Wrong

49ers' Brock Purdy was thrust onto the big stage Sunday against the Dolphins, and he...
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 29: Darnell Wright #58 and Javontez Spraggins #76 of the Tennessee Volunteers line up for a third quarter snap against the Kentucky Wildcats at Neyland Stadium on October 29, 2022 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)

Darnell Wright’s Draft Stock Soars After Handling Will Anderson

Tennessee's Darnell Wright got that NFL money after the performance he turned in against Alabama's...
NORMAN, OK - NOVEMBER 5: Wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. #17 of the Oklahoma Sooners pulls down a 63-yard catch for a touchdown against cornerback AJ McCarty #19 of the Baylor Bears in the first quarter at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on November 5, 2022 in Norman, Oklahoma.  (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

Marvin Mims: Explosive First-Round Talent

Some guy just have it, and Marvin Mims Jr. has it. NFL teams are looking...
AUSTIN, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 03: Keondre Coburn #99 of the Texas Longhorns reacts after a tackle in the second half against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 03, 2022 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Run Stuffer Keondre Coburn

Texas' Keondre Coburn is a force to be reckoned with inside on the defensive line....
COLUMBUS, OHIO - NOVEMBER 26: C.J. Stroud #7 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs off the field at the end the second quarter of a game against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium on November 26, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images)

Is He Though? C.J. Stroud

That’s the question that I have about Ohio State's C.J. Stroud. Who is QB1 in...
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 05: Eli Ricks #7 of the Alabama Crimson Tide in action against the LSU Tigers during a game at Tiger Stadium on November 05, 2022 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

2023 NFL Draft CB1 Eli Ricks According To Former Scout

I love Eli Ricks. Yes, the LSU to Alabama cornerback (CB) transfer has battled injuries....
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 15: Quarterback Bryce Young #9 of the Alabama Crimson Tide passes the ball in the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on October 15, 2022 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images)

Pump The Brakes On These 5 NFL Draft Prospects

Historically, 53% of first-rounders in the NFL Draft end up being busts. Yet, we see...
COLLEGE PARK, MD - OCTOBER 22:  Northwestern Wildcats defensive lineman Adetomiwa Adebawore (99) goes after Maryland Terrapins quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. (9) during a Big10 football game between the Maryland Terrapins and the Northwestern Wildcats, on October 22, 2022, at SECU Stadium, in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Adetomiwa Adebawore Earns First-Round Grade

Northwestern's Adetomiwa Adebawore pass rushed his way right into my heart. He has a John...
EUGENE, OR - NOVEMBER 19: Tight end Dalton Kincaid #86 of the Utah Utes catches the ball during the third quarter in the game against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium on November 19, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Ali Gradischer/Getty Images)

Utah Tight End Dalton Kincaid Has Good Hands

Dalton Kincaid has come up in the first-round conversation for the 2023 NFL Draft. This...
College Football: Alabama Jameson Williams (1) in action, incomplete pass vs Miami Tyrique Stevenson (2) at Mercedes Benz Stadium. Sequence. Atlanta, GA 9/4/2021 CREDIT: Kevin D. Liles (Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) (Set Number: X163783 TK1)

Hurricanes’ Corner Tyrique Stevenson Projects To NFL Nickel

Miami's Tyrique Stevenson looks the part, but he struggles playing it. At first glance he...
ATHENS, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 05: Javon Bullard #22 of the Georgia Bulldogs sacks Hendon Hooker #5 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the fourth quarter at Sanford Stadium on November 05, 2022 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Falling Star: Hendon Hooker

It is that time of year when the the quarterbacks are in the spotlight. Some...
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS - SEPTEMBER 10: Spencer Rattler #7 of the South Carolina Gamecocks rolls out to pass during a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on September 10, 2022 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Razorbacks defeated the Gamecocks 44-30.  (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

The Forgotten Quarterback: Spencer Rattler

Spencer Rattler. The name of this quarterback (QB) will bring up some interesting reactions. College...
STATE COLLEGE, PA - OCTOBER 29: Zach Harrison #9 of the Ohio State Buckeyes lines up against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the first half at Beaver Stadium on October 29, 2022 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Ohio State’s Zach Harrison Has a Knack For Creating Pressure

NFL teams will be looking at Ohio State edge rusher Zach Harrison, because there is...
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 27: Brigham Young Cougars offensive lineman Blake Freeland (71) during a college football game between the BYU Cougars against the USC Trojans on November 27, 2021, at United Airlines Field at The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Jordon Kelly/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Blake Freeland Looks Awkward Blocking

That's the one word I would use to describe Blake Freeland and how he looked...
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 29: Keon Coleman #0 of the Michigan State Spartans receives a pass against DJ Turner #5 of the Michigan Wolverines during the second quarter at Michigan Stadium on October 29, 2022 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

Michigan Corner DJ Turner Allows Large Throwing Windows

DJ Turner is a competitive and physical player for Michigan. However, his physical limitations cause...
MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA - OCTOBER 29: Quentin Johnston #1 of the TCU Horned Frogs celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Mountaineer Field on October 29, 2022 in Morgantown, West Virginia. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Angel or Demon: TCU Wide Receiver Quentin Johnston

There is a lot of hype surrounding TCU's Quentin Johnston. Before I ever start the...
KNOXVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 22: Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) catches a pass for a touchdown during the college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Tennessee Martin Skyhawks on October 22, 2022 at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN. (Photo by Bryan Lynn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Former NFL Scout Not Sold on Jalin Hyatt

There is no question speed kills and Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt has speed to...
FAYETTEVILLE, AR - SEPTEMBER 17: Arkansas Razorbacks linebacker Drew Sanders (42) during the college football game between the Missouri State Bears and Arkansas Razorbacks on September 17, 2022, at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Photo by Andy Altenburger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Drew Sanders is a Good Looking Football Player

Arkansas' Drew Sanders jumped off the screen in the first five minutes of reviewing his...
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 8, 2022: USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams (13) runs for extra yardage against Washington State Cougars linebacker Daiyan Henley (1) at the Coliseum on October 8, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Linebacker Daiyan Henley Earns Undraftable Free Agent Grade

Daiyan Henley looked like he will project to an average 3rd down linebacker in the...
BOISE, ID - SEPTEMBER 30: Boise State Broncos safety JL Skinner (0) on the sideline during a college football game between the Boise State Broncos and the San Diego State Aztecs on September 30, 2022, at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, ID. (Photo by Tyler Ingham/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Boise State Safety JL Skinner Will Get an NFL Team Beat

An NFL defense needs more out of a safety than JL Skinner can offer on...
PROVO, UT - OCTOBER 28: Jaren Hall #3 of the Brigham Young Cougars throws a pass under pressure from Chad Stephens #13 and D'Anta Johnson #56 the East Carolina Pirates during the first half of their game at the LaVell Edwards Stadium on October 28, 2022 in Provo, Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)

In The Hunt For The Next Great QB: Jaren Hall

Jaren Hall QB BYU-  Man, after the disaster of a quarterback class that we had...
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA - SEPTEMBER 18: Auburn Tigers defensive lineman Derick Hall (29) looks on during a college football game against the Penn State Nittany Lions on Sept. 18, 2021 at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Derick Hall is a First-Round Talent With a Seventh-Round Motor

Auburn's Derick Hall does some great things and some not-so-great things on game film. These...
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA - OCTOBER 29: Ohio State tackle Dawand Jones (79) pass blocks during the Ohio State Buckeyes versus Penn State Nittany Lions game on October 29, 2022 at Beaver Stadium in University Park, PA. (Photo by Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Ohio State’s Mountain of a Man Dawand Jones A First-Rounder?

Nobody dreams of their team drafting a right tackle, but if they did, visions of...
STARKVILLE, MS - OCTOBER 08: Mississippi State Bulldogs cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) hauls in an interception during the game between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Arkansas Razorbacks on October 8, 2022 at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, MS. (Photo by Chris McDill/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

It’s All Or Nothing With First-Round Corner Emmanuel Forbes

There is no question Emmanuel Forbes shows a first-round skill set on game film. The...
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - SEPTEMBER 17:  Bryce Young #9 of the Alabama Crimson Tide warms up prior to the game against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 17, 2022 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Will the Real Bryce Young Please Standup?

Things are about to get real for some Alabama and Bryce Young fanatics out there....
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26:  NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during the first round at the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Statium on April 26, 2018 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington Texas.  (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Former NFL Scout Releases Surprising 2023 NFL Draft Top-10

As a former scout with the New York Jets, I have seen enough to have...
KNOXVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 01: Tennessee Volunteers defensive lineman Byron Young (6) rushes around the end during the college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Ball State Cardinals on September 1, 2022, at Neyland Stadium, in Knoxville, TN. (Photo by Bryan Lynn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Byron Young is This Draft’s Jekyll and Hyde

The hardest evaluations are of the guys like Byron Young who flash first-round ability and...
STATE COLLEGE, PA - OCTOBER 27:  Miles Sanders #24 of the Penn State Nittany Lions rushes against Riley Moss #33 of the Iowa Hawkeyes on October 27, 2018 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania.  (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Riley Moss is the Classic Bend But Don’t Break Corner

Successfully playing cornerback in the NFL comes down to a couple of key things. Does...
LOUISVILLE, KY - SEPTEMBER 24: Malik Cunningham #3 of the Louisville Cardinals warms up before the game against the South Florida Bulls at Cardinal Stadium on September 24, 2022 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Is Malik Cunningham Lamar Jackson 2.0?

Malik Cunningham's improvement on game film from 2021 to 2022 is noticeable. Louisville's dual-threat quarterback...
Los Angeles, CA -  August 04: Tuli Tuipulotu talks to reporters at media day at University of Southern California on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022 in Los Angeles, CA. (Wesley Lapointe / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Keep A Close Eye On Nation’s Sack Leader Tuli Tuipulotu

Kudos to Jason McIntyre of Fox Sports for mocking USC defender Tuli Tuipulotu into the...
CLEMSON, SC - SEPTEMBER 17: The shirts worn by the Clemson team in honor of Clemson Tigers defensive tackle Bryan Bresee's (11) younger sister who died from cancer during a college football game between the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and the Clemson Tigers on September 17, 2022, at Clemson Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. (Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Is Clemson’s Bryan Bresee Disruptive Enough?

That is the big question surrounding Bryan Bresee. Half the time he looks like a...
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 11: Brian Branch #14 of the Alabama Crimson Tide stands on the field during the College Football Playoff National Championship football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Hard Rock Stadium on January 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes 52-24. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

Brian Branch is an Inconsistent NFL Nickelback – At Best

Brian Branch left a lot to be desired on his 2021 game film. The Alabama...
GAINESVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 08: Florida Gators offensive lineman O'Cyrus Torrence (54) during the game between the Missouri Tigers and the Florida Gators on October 8, 2022 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Florida Field in Gainesville, Fl. (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Dominant Guard O’Cyrus Torrence Earns First-Round Grade

Gators' O'Cyrus Torrence is as dominant as they come. I can't say I've seen a...
COLUMBUS, OHIO - OCTOBER 22: Tight end Cade Stover #8 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates a first quarter catch against the 
Iowa Hawkeyes at Ohio Stadium on October 22, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Gaelen Morse/Getty Images)

Cade “Farm Gronk” Stover Tight End Ohio State

Enough with the Gronk nicknames... Some of the nicknames floating around out there when it...
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 2: Dazz Newsome #5 of the North Carolina Tar Heels runs past the attempted tackle by Jaylon Jones #17 of the Texas A&M Aggies at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on January 2, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

Texas A&M Cornerback Jaylon Jones Drops Out of The First Round?

Texas A&M cornerback Jaylon Jones has it all...or so it seems. He's got the ideal...
TALLAHASSEE, FL - OCTOBER 15: Florida State Seminoles defensive lineman Jared Verse (5) rushes the passer during the Clemson Tigers game against the Florida State Seminoles on October 15, 2022, at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, FL. (Photo by Chris Leduc/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

FSU Pass Rusher Jared Verse Shows Explosive Brute Power

Wow. It is the most dynamic word in the English language, and it the perfect...
ORLANDO, FL - OCTOBER 05: Southern Methodist Mustangs wide receiver Rashee Rice (11) runs the ball during the football game between the UCF Knights and the Southern Methodist Mustangs on October 5th, 2022 at FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, FL. (Photo by Andrew Bershaw/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

SMU Receiver Rashee Rice Doesn’t Have Any Dominant Traits

Rashee Rice is a decent looking football player, but he does not have any elite...
ANN ARBOR, MI - OCTOBER 15: Penn State Nittany Lions offensive lineman Olumuyiwa Fashanu (74) blocks during a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines on October 15, 2022 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Olumuyiwa Fashanu Is The Next Great NFL Offensive Tackle

Penn State's Olumuyiwa Fashanu has it all - - he is super athletic, he has...
SOUTH BEND, IN - APRIL 23: Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Brandon Joseph (16) looks on during the Notre Dame Blue-Gold Spring Football Game on April 23, 2022 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, IN. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Former NFL Scout Says Brandon Joseph Looks Like Fool’s Gold

Brandon Joseph transferred from Northwestern to Notre Dame prior to the 2022 season, but wow...
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA - NOVEMBER 13: Michigan Wolverines Wide Receiver Roman Wilson (14) catches a pass for a touchdown with Penn State Nittany Lions Cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (9) defending during the first half of the College Football game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Penn State Nittany Lions on November 13, 2021, at Beaver Stadium in University Park, PA. (Photo by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

There’s Something Missing About Joey Porter Jr.

Penn State's Joey Porter Jr. has drawn rave reviews from many NFL Draft platforms. Sports...
IOWA CITY, IA - SEPTEMBER 18: Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell (31) signals as safety after tackling Kent State quarterback Dustin Crum (7) in the end zone during a college football game between the Kent State Golden Flashes and the Iowa Hawkeyes on September 18, 2021, at Kinnick Stadium,  Iowa City, IA.  (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images),

Jack Campbell Earns First Round Grade From Former NFL Scout

Iowa's Jack Campbell is a combination between a throwback and a modern day middle linebacker....
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JANUARY 10: Alabama Crimson Tide LB Henry To'oTo'o (10) runs across the field during the Alabama Crimson Tide versus the Georgia Bulldogs in the College Football Playoff National Championship, on January 10, 2022, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Alabama linebacker Henry To’oto’o is Not a Playmaker

Henry To'oto'o was an interesting study on his 2021 game film. The Alabama inside linebacker...
STATE COLLEGE, PA - OCTOBER 22: Joey Porter Jr. #9 of the Penn State Nittany Lions celebrates after a play against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the first half at Beaver Stadium on October 22, 2022 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Could Joey Porter Jr. End Up Playing for the Baltimore Ravens?

Joey Porter Jr. is a name that should automatically turn heads in the NFL. The...
OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI - OCTOBER 01: Will Levis #7 of the Kentucky Wildcats passes the ball during the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on October 01, 2022 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

The Good, The Fad, and The Ugly: Will Levis

All the sports writers that you see, are talking about how Will Levis will be...
ATHENS, GA - SEPTEMBER 10: Georgia Bulldogs Tight End Darnell Washington (0) reaches for a pass out of his reach during the Saturday afternoon college football game between the defending National Champion  Georgia Bulldogs and the Samford Bulldogs on September 10, 2022 at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia.  (Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Georgia Tight End Darnell Washington Looks Dominant

Something happened inside me while watching Darnell Washington on game film... I felt excited inside....
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 09: Utah Utes cornerback Clark Phillips III (8) celebrates during a college football game between the Utah Utes and the USC Trojans on October 9, 2021, at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Former NFL Scout Underwhelmed by Utah Corner Clark Phillips III

Let me start by saying, I don't know many of these players from a stranger...
CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 22: Illinois DB Devon Witherspoon (31) during warmups prior to a college football game between the Chattanooga Mocs and Illinois Fighting Illini on September 22, 2022 at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois.  (Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Illinois Corner Devon Witherspoon Isn’t A First-Round Talent

According to CBS Sports, Devon Witherspoon is the No. 10 overall pick in the first-round...
College Football:  Alabama Bryce Young (9) in action, throws the ball to Jahmyr Gibbs (1) vs Texas at Darrell K Royal Memorial Stadium. 
Austin, TX 9/10/2022 
CREDIT: Greg Nelson (Photo by Greg Nelson/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)
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Jahmyr Gibbs Looks Like Ideal No. 2 Back in the NFL

If Jahmyr Gibbs still played at Georgia Tech, he would not even be in the...

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