Turn on the highlight tape because Seth Williams will be a joy to watch every time. Grab the popcorn, kick back, and relax. The hype is buzzing about this unique prospect, but there appear to be some major flaws that might hinder his success in the NFL. Can he overcome these? Are they fixable? It is time to find out.
Shi Smith is a true highlight-reel player. His acrobatic catches are rivaled by few, and the select few routes he is comfortable doing are dangerous. There is an enormous amount of hype on this player, especially with his Senior Bowl aggressive catch; however, there are plenty of red flags that might warrant taking the foot off the gas a little bit. Is the hype legitimate or just buzz?
In the dynamic pass and run offenses in the NFL, there has been an emphasis on receivers who can do a variety of different things. Jaylen Waddle is very dynamic. He can play outside, in the slot, and as a decoy in the backfield. The smaller wideout has a tremendous skill set, which Waddle shows off on nearly every play.
Small school stud alert! D’Wayne Eskridge sneakily rose up draft boards the more scouts watched smaller school prospects. He is a former cornerback. The transition is fairly common, but it usually consists of wide receivers transitioning to cornerback. Why is this important? He knows everything they will try to do to him, and that is high-level knowledge, especially from a small school prospect.
In college football, there are many cases where players are a running back and a receiver hybrid. Last year, Lynn Bowden was in this territory, and this year, there is yet another player that could be held in the same regard. Demetric Felton was once a wide receiver once he made his way to UCLA, and then Chip Kelly turned him into a running back. Over the last two years, Felton has had 218 carries to go along with 77 catches. He is a swiss-army knife that can be deployed just about anywhere on the field.
In the NFL, there are plenty of cases where it is a family affair. First, you think of the Manning’s, Watt’s, Kelce’s, the list goes on. Trevon and Stefon Diggs were both recently brought back as brother’s in the league with Trevon playing for the Cowboys and Stefon for the Bills. Now, there is another case coming into the league. In 2017, the Raiders took Obi Melifonwu in the second round of the draft. Now, in 2021, his brother, Ifeatu Melifonwu is next to the big leagues. The younger Melifonwu brother originally spent time at safety before transitioning to cornerback for the Orange.
With names like Brian Urlacher being thrown around, Zaven Collins has attracted the attention of any and every football analyst. His size combined with his ability to play both the run and pass well makes Collins one of the most enticing prospects in this year’s draft. Is it too good to be true? Some factors say so, but only time will tell on the blue-chip prospect out of Tulsa.
Is Pat Freiermuth the next Rob Gronkowski? Maybe. With flashes of insane strength, power, and blocking, he has the tools to develop into a franchise tight end. However, these flashes overshadow the dull tape behind it, leaving teams and scouts wondering: who is Freiermuth, the next Gronk, or the next bust?
Nick Bolton brings the heat when it comes to highlights: big hits, flying ankle tackles, and more. His unbelievable hit power will keep audiences, not to mention players, always on the lookout for his next tackle attempt. With some major red flags in his tackling consistency, there are unfortunately some unforgettable negatives that keep him out of contention from being a top-tier linebacker. Fortunately for Bolton, the 2021 NFL Draft lacks talent at the top of the linebacker class. He nicely slots in as a guaranteed top five, if not top three linebackers in this year’s class.
Baron Browning is one of the many pro-ready prospects at the linebacker position for the Buckeyes. He has played in many roles during his time at Ohio State, yet he couldn’t grasp ahold of one spot specifically. In a linebacker class that has received varying opinions, Browning could be a steal on day two or potentially day three.
Before the 2020 season, Alijah Vera-Tucker had opted out before the season and was focusing on the 2021 draft. Upon learning that the PAC-12 would be playing, he returned to USC and made the transition from left guard to left tackle, due to Austin Jackson being selected in the NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins. Vera-Tucker has made a vast move up draft boards recently as he has the versatility to play both guard and tackle, something that is becoming more important in the NFL today.
Jayson Oweh is a raw pass-rushing prospect with plenty of untapped potential. Oweh has shown off a lot of talent over his Penn State career. He has the profile to develop into an elite edge rusher after being one of the most impactful players on the Penn State defense. Oweh has now thrust into having first-round potential.
Turn on the highlight tape because Seth Williams will be a joy to watch every time. Grab the popcorn, kick back, and relax. The hype is buzzing about this unique prospect, but there appear to be some major flaws that might hinder his success in the NFL. Can he overcome these? Are they fixable? It is time to find out.
Shi Smith is a true highlight-reel player. His acrobatic catches are rivaled by few, and the select few routes he is comfortable doing are dangerous. There is an enormous amount of hype on this player, especially with his Senior Bowl aggressive catch; however, there are plenty of red flags that might warrant taking the foot off the gas a little bit. Is the hype legitimate or just buzz?
In the dynamic pass and run offenses in the NFL, there has been an emphasis on receivers who can do a variety of different things. Jaylen Waddle is very dynamic. He can play outside, in the slot, and as a decoy in the backfield. The smaller wideout has a tremendous skill set, which Waddle shows off on nearly every play.
Small school stud alert! D’Wayne Eskridge sneakily rose up draft boards the more scouts watched smaller school prospects. He is a former cornerback. The transition is fairly common, but it usually consists of wide receivers transitioning to cornerback. Why is this important? He knows everything they will try to do to him, and that is high-level knowledge, especially from a small school prospect.
In college football, there are many cases where players are a running back and a receiver hybrid. Last year, Lynn Bowden was in this territory, and this year, there is yet another player that could be held in the same regard. Demetric Felton was once a wide receiver once he made his way to UCLA, and then Chip Kelly turned him into a running back. Over the last two years, Felton has had 218 carries to go along with 77 catches. He is a swiss-army knife that can be deployed just about anywhere on the field.
In the NFL, there are plenty of cases where it is a family affair. First, you think of the Manning’s, Watt’s, Kelce’s, the list goes on. Trevon and Stefon Diggs were both recently brought back as brother’s in the league with Trevon playing for the Cowboys and Stefon for the Bills. Now, there is another case coming into the league. In 2017, the Raiders took Obi Melifonwu in the second round of the draft. Now, in 2021, his brother, Ifeatu Melifonwu is next to the big leagues. The younger Melifonwu brother originally spent time at safety before transitioning to cornerback for the Orange.
With names like Brian Urlacher being thrown around, Zaven Collins has attracted the attention of any and every football analyst. His size combined with his ability to play both the run and pass well makes Collins one of the most enticing prospects in this year’s draft. Is it too good to be true? Some factors say so, but only time will tell on the blue-chip prospect out of Tulsa.
Is Pat Freiermuth the next Rob Gronkowski? Maybe. With flashes of insane strength, power, and blocking, he has the tools to develop into a franchise tight end. However, these flashes overshadow the dull tape behind it, leaving teams and scouts wondering: who is Freiermuth, the next Gronk, or the next bust?
Nick Bolton brings the heat when it comes to highlights: big hits, flying ankle tackles, and more. His unbelievable hit power will keep audiences, not to mention players, always on the lookout for his next tackle attempt. With some major red flags in his tackling consistency, there are unfortunately some unforgettable negatives that keep him out of contention from being a top-tier linebacker. Fortunately for Bolton, the 2021 NFL Draft lacks talent at the top of the linebacker class. He nicely slots in as a guaranteed top five, if not top three linebackers in this year’s class.
Baron Browning is one of the many pro-ready prospects at the linebacker position for the Buckeyes. He has played in many roles during his time at Ohio State, yet he couldn’t grasp ahold of one spot specifically. In a linebacker class that has received varying opinions, Browning could be a steal on day two or potentially day three.
Before the 2020 season, Alijah Vera-Tucker had opted out before the season and was focusing on the 2021 draft. Upon learning that the PAC-12 would be playing, he returned to USC and made the transition from left guard to left tackle, due to Austin Jackson being selected in the NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins. Vera-Tucker has made a vast move up draft boards recently as he has the versatility to play both guard and tackle, something that is becoming more important in the NFL today.
Jayson Oweh is a raw pass-rushing prospect with plenty of untapped potential. Oweh has shown off a lot of talent over his Penn State career. He has the profile to develop into an elite edge rusher after being one of the most impactful players on the Penn State defense. Oweh has now thrust into having first-round potential.
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