2016 NFL Draft Prospect Thread ...............

[hagan714]

Illinois WR Geronimo Allison is having a strong week of practice at the East-West Shrine game, and is one of the top 2016 NFL Draft sleepers…

As we approach the 2016 NFL Draft and postseason festivities are underway, it’s time we start taking a look at guys that could be flying under the radar a little bit.

Of course, there are always reasons for them going unnoticed at times…Illinois WR Geronimo Allison, a former transfer from Iowa Community College, is a player that I’m really excited about. Listed at 6-4, 200 pounds, Allison has a lanky frame, good deep speed, and a developing ability to create separation coupled with an already strong ability to make ridiculous catches.
Geronimo Allison: Illinois WR is top 2016 NFL Draft sleeper

Good scouting report on the kid with video

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[hagan714]

Darion Griswold TE Arkansas State 6034 253 4.79 - I am not as enamored with him as many but he does have a solid skill set.

Chris Shanafelt of NFLDraftBible.com Discusses Darion Griswold at East-West Shrine Game

Darion Griswold has caught the attention of the NFL world.

Already on the radar of scouts, the former Arkansas State tight end has elevated his game in front of NFL scouts at the Shrine Game practices this week in St. Petersburg, Florida.

“I think he is a guy who has shown he can do it all and that is what the NFL wants from a tight end,’’ said Chris Shanafelt of NFLDraftBible.com. “To be honest he was not someone I knew a lot about coming into this week but he has caught a lot of attention.

“To me the thing that has stood out was his blocking and the NFL wants tight ends who can block. Most of the ones who play can block. There are some who are just receivers but all of the really good ones like Rob Gronkowski and Antonio Gates, they are blockers.”

Shanafelt, who also has a radio show in Chicago, said Griswold showed good hands and good feet during the week of camp.

“The Shrine game is usually for those guys who will be drafted on the third day,’’ he said. “I would say Darion has put himself in a position where he will be drafted. I think he has a good chance to go in the late rounds. Now he needs to have a good Pro Day and a combine.”
Chris Shanafelt of NFLDraftBible.com Discusses Darion Griswold at East-West Shrine Game - Arkansas State - Scout

But you can sell me on him

[hagan714]

Still liking
Round 5? D.J. Reader DT/OG Clemson 6021 325 5.04 - I see a Sr who missed his Jr for personal issues and tons of untapped potential.

Warming up to
Round 4? Charles Tapper, EDGE/DL, Oklahoma 6021 282 4.87
smart and dependable, with above average athleticism. Not edge burner but collapse, maintains gap integrity and understands the importance of setting an edge. Flexibility for a DL rotation is huge in a 43.

a couple of new names to throw out there 7/UDFA types

Terrell Lathan DE TCU 6035 280 4.82- want to talk wing span? I really just started digging into him. Not a sack master but he knows containment and setting the edge

Peter Mortell P Minnesota 6012 195 4.92 - Pulling a homer here.
74 punts- 2 TB-30 inside 20- 17 fair caught. overall average - 43.4 ypp.
Nothing phases him gets the kick of under rush pressure. The kid can do it all manipulate distance, direction & spin on punts. He may be an part of the answer for our cap issues. Ok JP you got me looking at Punters.

Joshua Perkins TE/HB Washington 6031 226 4.68 - athleticism sure, soft hands too, but to small for TE and not fast enough for WR needs a niches on special teams

[RaginCajun83]

Originally Posted by hagan714

Graham Glasgow, C/OG, Michigan (6-6, 310)
Glasgow showed a quick snap-and-step first move with the body control and base to hold his ground in pass protection. As a run blocker, he showed range up and down the line of scrimmage, breaking down on the move and using his hands to overwhelm defenders. Glasgow has terrific awareness to advance his eyes to the second level, finding his next victim to peel, stack and create running room between the hashes. His draft arrow is definitely pointing north.

I like what I'm reading about this guy. This team seems to draft lineman that can line up in more than one position so I might just keep a look out for any updates on him from now under May. Sounds like a good 3-4 round pick since this team needs better lineman

[hagan714]

Derek Watt Wisconsin FB 6017 234 4.67

We may not have AJ but his bother has the skill set as FB Payton always seems to like, Mr Do Everything. He is a freaking Swiss Army Knife FB/RB/HB/TE Special teams you name it. jack-*of*-all*-trades player, but master of none. enough catch phrases the kid is simply a football player that will do anything to get on the field.

[RaginCajun83]

did it have high character guy, gym rat, high motor, coach's son and works his tail off in Watt's write up?

[jeanpierre]

2016 Game Rosters : The Game : Senior Bowl

FS Darian Thompson, Boise St; Height: 6' 2"; Weight: 212 lbs.; Round 2 Target

SS Miles Killebrew, Southern Utah; Height: 6' 3"; Weight: 220 lbs.; Round 3 Target

LB Joe Schobert, Wisconsin; Height: 6' 2"; Weight: 236 lbs.; Round 4 Target

LB Jared Norris, Utah; Height: 6' 2"; Weight: 240 lbs.; Round 5 Target

LB Nick Kwiatkoski, West Virginia; Height: 6' 2"; Weight: 236 lbs.; Round 6 Target*

LB Jordan Jenkins, Georgia; Height: 6' 3"; Weight: 253 lbs.; Round 1 Target

LB Reggie Ragland, Alabama; Height: 6' 2"; Weight: 252 lbs.; Round 1 Target

DE Jarran Reed, Alabama; Height: 6' 4"; Weight: 315 lbs.; Round 1 Target

DE Jihad Ward, Illinois; Height: 6' 6"; Weight: 295 lbs.; Round 7 Target

QB Kevin Hogan, Stanford; Height: 6' 4"; Weight: 218 lbs.; Round 5 Target

OG Joe Dahl, Washington St; Height: 6' 5"; Weight: 310 lbs.; Round 6 Target*

OG Christian Westerman, Arizona St; Height: 6' 4"; Weight: 300 lbs.; Round 3 Target

OG Connor McGovern, Mizzou; Height: 6' 4"; Weight: 300 lbs.; Round 4 Target

*Currently, Saints have no Round 6 pick...

[hagan714]

Here i go being a homer but this is a great article on Minnesota linebacker De'Vondre Campbell

There's no missing De'Vondre Campbell at the East-West Shrine Game

[K Major]

Originally Posted by hagan714

East-West Shrine Game Day 2 observations

» South Carolina State DT Javon Hargrave: He's undersized (6-foot-2, 295 pounds), but a quick and explosive player. He's flashed both days in the pass-rush drills and in the one-on-ones. And even in the team drills, you can see how quick his get-off is.

Mike Mayock ✔ @MikeMayock

EW Shrine day 2- Javon Hargrave- SCAR ST- quick and explosive / bubble butt / 1 gap and go...force me to watch his college tape tonight !

Hargrave played well today and his stock could rise.

[jeanpierre]

Still early, but these are guys I'm looking for if they're there when we pick...

R1, S12 (Pick 12) WR LaQuon Treadwell, Ole Miss; Height: 6' 2"; Weight: 210 lbs.

R2, S16 (Pick 48) FS Darian Thompson, Boise St; Height: 6' 2"; Weight: 210 lbs.

R3, S15 (Pick 79) SS Miles Killebrew, Southern Utah; Height: 6’ 2”, Weight: 223 lbs.

R4, S14 (Pick 110*) OG Joe Dahl, Washington St; Height: 6' 5"; Weight: 310 lbs.

R5, S13 (Pick 141*) QB Kevin Hogan, Stanford; Height: 6' 4"; Weight: 218 lbs.

R6, S12 (Pick 172*) TRADED (This pick with 2015 Sixth Round Pick traded for DB Damian Swann)

R7, S16 (Pick 208*) LB Nick Kwiatkoski, West Virginia; Height: 6' 2"; Weight: 236 lbs.

*To Be Adjusted Once Compensatory Picks are assigned...