2023 NFL Draft RB class: Is Bijan Robinson the best prospect since Saquon?
2 years, 5 months ago

2023 NFL Draft RB class: Is Bijan Robinson the best prospect since Saquon?

New York Times  

This is part two of Dane Brugler’s Summer Scouting series, which will take a position-by-position look at the top prospects for the 2023 NFL Draft. 2022 season/2023 NFL Draft outlook Over the last four NFL Drafts, no running back has been selected in the top-23 picks. 2022 season/2023 NFL Draft outlook After playing second fiddle to Spiller the last two seasons, Achane is ready to emerge as one of the best players in college football. 2022 season/2023 NFL Draft outlook A top-100 recruit in the 2020 class, Gibbs surprised many when he stayed committed to Georgia Tech over several SEC programs like Alabama, Florida and LSU. *Sean Tucker, Syracuse Best trait: Speed/strength blend Some might pigeonhole Tucker as a power back, between the way his sculpted-yet-compact frame fills out his uniform and the fact that his 1,014 rushing yards after contact last season led all returning FBS players.

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Return of the veteran RB? Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley and early glimmers of a revival
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Return of the veteran RB? Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley and early glimmers of a revival

New York Times  

Seven games into Derrick Henry’s first season with the Baltimore Ravens, he leads NFL running backs in scrimmage yards per game. The Philadelphia Eagles’ Saquon Barkley, formerly of the New York Giants, ranks second to Henry in scrimmage yards per game by running backs. Getting what they paid for: Pricey RB upgrades The Eagles, Packers, Texans, Ravens and Vikings are …

Who improved the most after the 2024 NFL Draft? Outlook for all 32 teams
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Who improved the most after the 2024 NFL Draft? Outlook for all 32 teams

New York Times  

While teams still have ways to add to their 2024 rosters through the spring and summer, most of the work is done with the NFL Draft is behind us. Not only did he add one of the stars of the draft in wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., but he plugged several holes that contributed to last season’s 4-13 mark. — …

Beat writers’ favorite 2024 NFL Draft picks: Keon Coleman, Laiatu Latu and 30 more players
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Beat writers’ favorite 2024 NFL Draft picks: Keon Coleman, Laiatu Latu and 30 more players

New York Times  

The 2024 NFL Draft is over, and now all 257 picks begin the process of settling in with their new teams and preparing for rookie camp next month. — Jeff Zrebiec | More Ravens takeaways The Bills’ top pick joins a depth chart in desperate need of someone with his talent level, one that Josh Allen told general manager Brandon …

With QB Cousins joining strong foundation on offense, Falcons may target edge rusher in NFL draft
8 months ago

With QB Cousins joining strong foundation on offense, Falcons may target edge rusher in NFL draft

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons’ offseason overhaul, highlighted by the additions of coach Raheem Morris and quarterback Kirk Cousins, add intrigue to the team’s NFL draft plans. Last year’s top rookie, running back Bijan Robinson, joined tight end Kyle Pitts and wide receiver Drake London as the most recent first-round selections, all taken in the top eight overall. The Falcons …

NFL draft: Top offensive players on the board
8 months ago

NFL draft: Top offensive players on the board

Associated Press  

This is the wide receiver and offensive tackle draft. Fact: Third-team All-American last season and leader of a unit that won the Joe Moore Award as college football’s top offensive line. Amarius Mims-x, 6-7, 340, Georgia Scouting report: If an NFL offensive tackle could be designed in a lab, that player would have Mims’ combination of size and athleticism. Graham …

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Could quarterbacks go 1-2-3-4 atop Round 1?
8 months, 2 weeks ago

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Could quarterbacks go 1-2-3-4 atop Round 1?

New York Times  

Let the trading begin. GO DEEPER NFL Draft 2024 ‘The Beast’ Guide: Dane Brugler’s scouting reports and player rankings Another new era in Chicago begins, this time with the best playmaker in the draft. Arizona Cardinals : Jer’Zhan Newton, DT, Illinois The Cardinals could trade one of these picks — remember, we now have them holding three first-round selections after …

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Before the combine, our college football writers project Round 1
9 months, 3 weeks ago

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Before the combine, our college football writers project Round 1

New York Times  

The 2024 NFL Draft is eight weeks away, and the arrival of the combine this week in Indianapolis gives The Athletic’s college football staff a chance to discuss how some of the 2023 college football season’s standout performers will become impact professionals in 2024 and beyond. Below, ten members of The Athletic’s college football staff offer their insight and projections …

NFL beat writer mock draft 2024: Trades shake up top 10 picks and QB landscape
10 months ago

NFL beat writer mock draft 2024: Trades shake up top 10 picks and QB landscape

New York Times  

The 2024 NFL Draft is just over two months away, and the jockeying for quarterbacks is just beginning. The dynamic Daniels is worth the price because of what The Athletic’s Dane Brugler wrote in his most recent Big Board: “Daniels forces opponents to defend him like Lamar Jackson.” — Josh Kendall % of 3rd down pass attempts that resulted in …

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Caleb Williams sticks at No. 1, Giants add Malik Nabers
10 months, 3 weeks ago

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Caleb Williams sticks at No. 1, Giants add Malik Nabers

New York Times  

Follow live coverage of Super Bowl LVIII between San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs A dramatic NFL Conference Championship Weekend wrapped Sunday night with the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers headed to Super Bowl LVIII. Here’s an updated guess at how Round 1 might play out: Williams should hold pole position in every mock draft until we …

2024 NFL Draft consensus Big Board: Is Marvin Harrison Jr. this year’s top prospect?
1 year ago

2024 NFL Draft consensus Big Board: Is Marvin Harrison Jr. this year’s top prospect?

New York Times  

As the 2024 NFL Draft class continues to take shape, it’s time to take stock of which prospects are going to dominate the early-round conversation for the next four months. The Athletic’s consensus Big Board combines rankings from a wide range of draft experts to identify how the top prospects are viewed relative to the rest of their class. You’ll …

Is any running back in the 2024 NFL Draft class worthy of a Round 1 pick?
1 year, 1 month ago

Is any running back in the 2024 NFL Draft class worthy of a Round 1 pick?

New York Times  

For a running back, there is a unique pressure that comes with having to make the bulk of your professional earnings off your rookie deal. At a time when the NFL’s market for running backs is more constricted than ever, the incoming class might have a hard time breaking through on draft weekend. GO DEEPER NFL Draft 2024 Big Board: …

NFL Draft Watch: Mike Sainristil, Jer’Zhan Newton and other ‘outliers’ in 2024 class
1 year, 1 month ago

NFL Draft Watch: Mike Sainristil, Jer’Zhan Newton and other ‘outliers’ in 2024 class

New York Times  

Each year, the NFL Draft contains imperfect prospects who force evaluators to scout outside the box. GO DEEPER 2024 NFL Draft: How Marvin Harrison Jr. would fit with the Bears, Titans, others What makes him an outlier? Get ready for the “he’s too undersized” narratives that are coming as we get closer to draft weekend, but smart teams will see …

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Caleb Williams, Marvin Harrison Jr. to Bears; Broncos nab Drake Maye
1 year, 2 months ago

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Caleb Williams, Marvin Harrison Jr. to Bears; Broncos nab Drake Maye

New York Times  

Read the latest 2024 NFL mock draft from The Athletic’s draft expert, Dane Brugler The 2024 NFL Draft looks like it’ll be loaded at the top with elite talent, including a couple of highly coveted quarterbacks. — Nick Baumgardner GO DEEPER Jahns: A Bears reporter’s scouting report on USC QB Caleb Williams Although Fashanu might have been the top-ranked offensive …

NFL Draft 2024 summer scouting report: Is there a first-round LB in this versatile group?
1 year, 4 months ago

NFL Draft 2024 summer scouting report: Is there a first-round LB in this versatile group?

New York Times  

Dane Brugler has released his 2024 NFL Draft Big Board. 2023 season/2024 NFL Draft outlook Every program in the country wanted Mondon out of high school, even after missing most of his senior year at Paulding County with a knee injury. 2023 season/2024 NFL Draft outlook A four-star recruit out of high school, Colson was highly-recruited, but he wasn’t the …

NFL Draft 2024 summer scouting report: How many DTs can ascend into Round 1?
1 year, 4 months ago

NFL Draft 2024 summer scouting report: How many DTs can ascend into Round 1?

New York Times  

Dane Brugler has released his 2024 NFL Draft Big Board. 2023 season/2024 NFL Draft outlook Over the past two drafts, five Illinois players have been selected within the top five rounds — all five are Florida natives. Newton was dominant against the run and the pass last season, and many around the league expected him to declare for the 2023 …

NFL Draft 2024 summer scouting report: Who are the top interior offensive linemen?
1 year, 4 months ago

NFL Draft 2024 summer scouting report: Who are the top interior offensive linemen?

New York Times  

Dane Brugler has released his 2024 NFL Draft Big Board. Read Dane’s previous summer scouting reports here: Quarterbacks | Running backs | Wide receivers | Tight ends | Offensive tackle However, the depth among the senior class — especially at guard — is very encouraging, with several players currently profiling as potential Day 2 or mid-round picks and future NFL …

Can Falcons rookie Bijan Robinson live up to his high pick and even higher expectations?
1 year, 4 months ago

Can Falcons rookie Bijan Robinson live up to his high pick and even higher expectations?

New York Times  

ATLANTA — Look into the future six weeks and picture Terry Fontenot sitting in his game-day suite at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Robinson is “more than a running back,” Smith said, and the Falcons set about trying to prove that point immediately this spring, lining him up across the formation throughout offseason activities and practices. “As y’all can see, he’s out there …

Kadarius Toney, Kayvon Thibodeaux lead breakout candidates for all 32 NFL teams
1 year, 5 months ago

Kadarius Toney, Kayvon Thibodeaux lead breakout candidates for all 32 NFL teams

New York Times  

We’re just a few weeks from the opening of NFL training camps, which will offer the first glimpse at players who are poised to take a big leap in 2023. — Joe Buscaglia GO DEEPER Bills training camp preview: James Cook and the top RB storylines to watch LB Frankie Luvu You could argue Luvu’s breakout season came last year. …

NFL Draft 2024 summer scouting report: Caleb Williams, Drake Maye lead loaded QB class
1 year, 5 months ago

NFL Draft 2024 summer scouting report: Caleb Williams, Drake Maye lead loaded QB class

New York Times  

Dane Brugler has released his 2024 NFL Draft Big Board. GO DEEPER Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Michael Penix Jr. lead college football's QB tiers 2023 season/2024 NFL Draft outlook As a sophomore, Williams deservedly took home the Heisman Trophy after setting school marks for passing yards and total touchdowns. 2023 season/2024 NFL Draft outlook In his first season as a …

2024 NFL Draft: Frank Gore Jr. and the top prospects from non-Power 5 teams
1 year, 6 months ago

2024 NFL Draft: Frank Gore Jr. and the top prospects from non-Power 5 teams

New York Times  

As an early primer for the 2024 NFL Draft, The Athletic will be taking a look at the prospects you need to know from each of the Power 5 conferences plus a few more names from the Group of 5. ʀᴇᴡʀɪᴛɪɴɢ ᴛʜᴇ ʀᴇᴄᴏʀᴅ ʙᴏᴏᴋ Zakhari Franklin hauls in his 13th TD of the season, breaking his own school record of …

2023 NFL best UDFA fits: One undrafted prospect to watch on each roster
1 year, 7 months ago

2023 NFL best UDFA fits: One undrafted prospect to watch on each roster

New York Times  

At some point during NFL Draft weekend, the dreaded “maybe it’ll be better if you don’t get picked” discussion begins for a few overlooked prospects. Another big, powerful receiver from Lane Kiffin’s Ole Miss offense, Heath also played in Mike Leach’s system — he transferred from Mississippi State in ’22. GO DEEPER Beat writers’ favorite NFL Draft picks: One intriguing …

NFL Draft 2023: Execs unfiltered on all 32 classes — Eagles overrated? Did Jets crush it or rush it?
1 year, 7 months ago

NFL Draft 2023: Execs unfiltered on all 32 classes — Eagles overrated? Did Jets crush it or rush it?

New York Times  

Did the Philadelphia Eagles really hit a home run by landing Jalen Carter? “They could have two top-five picks, their own and Houston’s.” Round Overall Player Position School 1 8 Bijan Robinson RB Texas 2 38 Matthew Bergeron OT/G Syracuse 3 75 Zach Harrison Edge Ohio State 4 113 Clark Phillips III CB Utah 7 224 DeMarcco Hellams S Alabama …

Beat writers’ favorite 2023 NFL Draft picks: One intriguing player from all 32 teams
1 year, 7 months ago

Beat writers’ favorite 2023 NFL Draft picks: One intriguing player from all 32 teams

New York Times  

The 2023 NFL Draft is in the books, and now 259 players will begin to settle in with their new teams. “You’ve gotta make the quarterback look good.” — Joe Person | More Panthers takeaways Chicago Bears: Roschon Johnson, RB, Texas It’s rare to hear anyone praise a player the way Bears area scout John Syty did for running back …

Baltimore Ravens NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting reports
1 year, 7 months ago

Baltimore Ravens NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting reports

New York Times  

The Athletic has around-the-clock coverage of the NFL Draft. Jeff Zrebiec’s analysis: Ravens draft Zay Flowers, add more receiving options for Lamar Jackson Round 2 No picks Round 3 No. Jeff Zrebiec’s analysis: Ravens draft Trenton Simpson, adding questions about Patrick Queen’s future in Baltimore Scott Dochterman’s grade: A Round 4 No. 157: Kyu Blu Kelly, CB, Stanford Dane Brugler’s …

Best available players left in 2023 NFL Draft: Emil Ekiyor, Sean Tucker and more
1 year, 7 months ago

Best available players left in 2023 NFL Draft: Emil Ekiyor, Sean Tucker and more

New York Times  

The 2023 NFL Draft has 259 picks, and this list started with 41 more. Grade: Fifth-sixth round GO DEEPER Syracuse’s Sean Tucker is the gospel truth and if you blink, you’ll miss him 196. Grade: Seventh round GO DEEPER Meet Tyson Bagent, record-setting NFL Draft hopeful and son of an arm-wrestling legend 269. Grade: Priority free agent #MSUBobcatsFB’s Ty Okada …

NFL Draft best available players for Detroit Lions: Brian Branch, Joey Porter Jr.
1 year, 7 months ago

NFL Draft best available players for Detroit Lions: Brian Branch, Joey Porter Jr.

New York Times  

Follow Monday Night Football as the Detroit Lions face-off against the Las Vegas Raiders. NFL Draft 2023 tracker: Live blog and pick-by-pick analysis Draft grades: Scott Dochterman on Round 1 Big board best available: Who’s left from Dane Brugler’s Top 300? NFL Draft Round 1 winners and losers: Mike Jones’ analysis ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Lions provided plenty of …

Final 2023 NFL Mock Draft by Dane Brugler: Bryce Young at 1, then all bets are off
1 year, 7 months ago

Final 2023 NFL Mock Draft by Dane Brugler: Bryce Young at 1, then all bets are off

New York Times  

I say it every year: I am perfectly fine going 0-for-32 in my final mock draft, because that means it was an exciting, unpredictable draft. GO DEEPER ‘The Beast’ 2023 NFL Draft guide: Dane Brugler’s scouting reports, player rankings Although his rail-thin body type might scare off some teams, Forbes consistently gets his hands on the football — something the …

NFL Mock Draft 2023: Our beat writers pick 5 QBs in first round with Bryce Young No. 1
1 year, 7 months ago

NFL Mock Draft 2023: Our beat writers pick 5 QBs in first round with Bryce Young No. 1

New York Times  

With the 2023 NFL Draft set to get underway Thursday, the timing was right to get our beat writers together one last time to see how they’d represent the team they cover with their first selection. New coach Shane Steichen’s track record with QBs — most recently Eagles dual-threat superstar Jalen Hurts — gives the team confidence that he can …

NFL Draft 2023 Confidential: Coaches dish on C.J. Stroud, Will Anderson, Anthony Richardson and more
1 year, 7 months ago

NFL Draft 2023 Confidential: Coaches dish on C.J. Stroud, Will Anderson, Anthony Richardson and more

New York Times  

The Athletic has around-the-clock coverage of the NFL Draft. “I think he’s really, really good,” said one NFL RB coach. I do like him a lot.” On Ohio State’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba WR coach 1: “I think that’s what he is and is really good at what he does, which is working between the numbers. Such a good group with good …

The 2023 NFL Draft’s most overlooked prospects from outside the Power 5 leagues
1 year, 8 months ago

The 2023 NFL Draft’s most overlooked prospects from outside the Power 5 leagues

New York Times  

The Athletic NFL Draft guru Dane Brugler lists 10 former players from outside the Power 5 conferences among his top 100 prospects in his annual “Beast” draft guide. Brugler’s analysis: McBride is unproven as a pass catcher and blocker, which might restrict his NFL role, but his contact balance, vision and lateral agility are among the best this running back …

Stanford’s Tanner McKee is ready for his next mission — the NFL Draft
1 year, 8 months ago

Stanford’s Tanner McKee is ready for his next mission — the NFL Draft

New York Times  

Never underestimate the importance of quality receivers to a quarterback. “It’s something I dreamed about as a kid.” Tanner McKee took time while working out at the NFL Scouting Combine to appreciate how big and packed the stadium was. “He’s got that toughness,” said Shaw, who resigned as coach in December and will help out the NFL Network with its …

Former Texas star Robinson set to test RB value in NFL draft
1 year, 8 months ago

Former Texas star Robinson set to test RB value in NFL draft

Associated Press  

Bijan Robinson draws comparisons to Saquon Barkley as the former Texas running back enters the NFL draft. “My philosophy on running backs is I don’t mind taking a running back in the first round, as long as your team is ready to win right now,” NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah said. “Because if you take into account the guy …

NFL Draft 2023 ‘The Beast’ Guide: Dane Brugler’s 401 scouting reports and 1,893 player rankings
1 year, 8 months ago

NFL Draft 2023 ‘The Beast’ Guide: Dane Brugler’s 401 scouting reports and 1,893 player rankings

New York Times  

Editor’s Note: This story is included in The Athletic’s Best of 2023. Last year’s version of “The Beast” was the biggest ever produced: 399 scouting reports, nearly 1,700 prospect rankings and 300,000 words. The 2023 NFL Draft guide — the fifth published as part of The Athletic — features 401 scouting reports, covering everyone from the superstars at the top …

Bears 2023 mock draft: Projecting a trade back, different options before combine
1 year, 10 months ago

Bears 2023 mock draft: Projecting a trade back, different options before combine

New York Times  

The annual mock draft exercise for Bears fans has an extra wrinkle in 2023: mocking the best trades. This pick assumes one of two things: Georgia’s Jalen Carter is off the board, or the Bears prefer Anderson, who immediately upgrades the league’s worst pass rush from last season. Don’t be shocked when @codytud goes Round 1.#TheDraftStartsInMOBILE™️ pic.twitter.com/2pob0d15bi — Jim Nagy …

2023 NFL Draft Consensus Big Board 3.0: Which prospects crack the top 100?
1 year, 10 months ago

2023 NFL Draft Consensus Big Board 3.0: Which prospects crack the top 100?

New York Times  

The Athletic’s Consensus Big Board combines rankings from a wide range of draft experts to identify how the top prospects are viewed against the rest of the 2023 draft class. The 2023 NFL Draft Consensus Big Board, 3.0 : Thoughts from The Athletic draft analyst Nick Baumgardner on the updated consensus board: The biggest risers in the top 75: A …

Which 2023 NFL Draft prospects have been invited to the scouting combine?
1 year, 10 months ago

Which 2023 NFL Draft prospects have been invited to the scouting combine?

New York Times  

The NFL has invited 319 draft prospects to this year’s scouting combine in Indianapolis, which will begin with player arrivals on Feb. 26. Here are the 2023 NFL Draft hopefuls headed to the event: Quarterbacks Player School Tyson Bagent Shepherd Stetson Bennett Georgia Malik Cunningham Louisville Max Duggan TCU Jake Haener Fresno State Jaren Hall BYU Hendon Hooker Tennessee Will …

Steelers ILB Mark Robinson’s patience could pay off with starting spot in 2023
2 years ago

Steelers ILB Mark Robinson’s patience could pay off with starting spot in 2023

New York Times  

Note: This is the first installment in a series highlighting players who could have an expanded role in 2023. “He’s going to be a good one,” said veteran linebacker Myles Jack, whose absence due to injury opened the door for Robinson to dress and play. He’s ready to go.” Some compare Robinson to former Steelers linebacker Vince Williams, a 2013 …

All-American RB Bijan Robinson leaving Texas for NFL
2 years ago

All-American RB Bijan Robinson leaving Texas for NFL

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas running back Bijan Robinson is skipping his final two seasons of eligibility to enter the NFL draft and won’t play in the Alamo Bowl. I’m just excited to figure out another part of my life, just like I tried to figure it out here.” Highly recruited out of Arizona, Robinson is fourth on Texas’ career rushing …

Why Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs and Nick Chubb are ideal counters to NFL defense
2 years, 1 month ago

Why Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs and Nick Chubb are ideal counters to NFL defense

New York Times  

As NFL teams have leaned toward passing more and more, the importance of running backs has become a never-ending debate. The Browns’ offensive line also hasn’t been as dominant as it was last season, ranking only 15th in yards before contact per carry and 17th in ESPN’s run block win rate. Chubb also ranks sixth in yards after contact per …

2023 NFL Draft Watch: Best prospects, matchups for weekend’s top-25 showdowns
2 years, 2 months ago

2023 NFL Draft Watch: Best prospects, matchups for weekend’s top-25 showdowns

New York Times  

It will be a fun slate of college football games this Saturday, including six matchups between ranked opponents. GO DEEPER Scouting Will Anderson Jr.: What to know about Alabama edge ahead of NFL Draft Prospect with the most to gain: Hendon Hooker, QB, Tennessee Entering the season, there were a handful of prospects competing to be the next senior quarterback …

Tracking the 2023 NFL Draft: Rising prospects at each position on offense
2 years, 2 months ago

Tracking the 2023 NFL Draft: Rising prospects at each position on offense

New York Times  

With most teams at or near the midway point of their 2022 campaigns, it’s time to reflect. RB Jahmyr Gibbs, Alabama The former Georgia Tech standout answered the bell in a big way last week at Arkansas, rushing 18 times for 206 yards and two touchdowns to help calm the Tide after Bryce Young’s injury. October Showers Bring Zay Flowers …

2023 NFL Draft preseason rankings: The top 50 prospects in college football
2 years, 3 months ago

2023 NFL Draft preseason rankings: The top 50 prospects in college football

New York Times  

The 2023 NFL Draft in Kansas City is eight months away, but you have to start somewhere. *Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State Last season, Smith-Njigba shared a wide receiver depth chart with the 10th and 11th selections in this past NFL Draft, along with several other future draft picks at the position. Stroud called him “the best route runner I’ve …

What’s next in college basketball recruiting for Class of 2023? What you need to know
2 years, 5 months ago

What’s next in college basketball recruiting for Class of 2023? What you need to know

New York Times  

Transfer portal season has given way, finally, with Emoni Bates’ surprise commitment to Eastern Michigan the last major announcement of the offseason. Now it’s time for traditional high school recruiting in men’s college basketball, with college coaches hitting the road this month to watch the best Class of 2023 prospects in action at the major grassroots recruiting events Here The …

Top 300 NFL Draft 2022 prospect rankings by Dane Brugler
2 years, 8 months ago

Top 300 NFL Draft 2022 prospect rankings by Dane Brugler

New York Times  

Most NFL teams’ draft boards are 125 or 150 players deep — some smaller, maybe a few larger. Overall, Dotson isn’t a tackle-breaker, and his marginal play strength will be more noticeable vs. NFL defenders, but his dynamic speed, route instincts and ball skills make him a difficult player to cover one-on-one. Overall, Ebiketie needs to improve his refinement as …

NFL draft: Breaking down top defensive players available
3 years, 8 months ago

NFL draft: Breaking down top defensive players available

Associated Press  

Top defensive players available in the NFL draft, scheduled for April 29 to May 1. Gone by: top 20. x-Jayson Oweh, 6-5, 257, Penn State Breakdown: Size-speed combination is elite. xy-Gregory Rousseau, 6-7, 266, Miami Breakdown: Long and quick, but the former high school receiver is still filling out his frame and learning to play with power. Gone by: Most …

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