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Oklahoma DT Neville Gallimore ( @Path2GreatWork ) at the 2020 @SeniorBowl . @OU_Football
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"If Hannibal Lecter ran a 4.3, we'd probably diagnose it as an eating disorder." - Steve Keim
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Ohio State DE Chase Young will be the best player available for the 2020 NFL Draft, but shouldn’t go #1 if a QB-needy team has the top pick. It’s quarterbacks, not pass rushers, that separate the good and bad teams in the NFL.
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Crazy to think the Seahawks and Falcons both had Super Bowl wins against the Patriots wrapped up before getting cute. Run. The. Ball.
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The Dolphins should be a much better fit for Lynn Bowden, Jr. than the Raiders. Bowden can now move back to wide receiver where he’ll be a nice complement to DeVante Parker and Preston Williams, plus provide the Miami offense with a much-needed playmaking dimension.
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I think we can officially drop the level of competition concerns with St. John’s (MN) OL Ben Bartch. More than held his own at left tackle against top SEC pass rushers like Terrell Lewis of Alabama and Jabari Zuniga of Florida in the first Senior Bowl practice.
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@dpbrugler I once rode an elevator with Bill Tobin at the Senior Bowl. We were making small-talk and he asked me what I did. I hesitated before telling him I analyze the draft. He was very nice. I almost asked him to record a “Who the Hell is Scott Wright” for my voicemail.
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U.T.E.P. OG Will Hernandez was already one of my “prospect crushes” and #14 overall player regardless of position coming into the @SeniorBowl week. He was even better than I expected.
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St. John's (MN) OT Ben Bartch isn't being talked about enough as one of the top small school prospects for the 2020 NFL Draft. Former TE with an ideal frame, a terrific athlete with nimble feet but also aggressive and a finisher who plays with an edge. Reminds me of Eric Winston.
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#SFBX !!! Even though this will be my first time playing in the acclaimed Scott Fish Bowl I’ve long admired my fellow Minnesotan @ScottFish24 and all he does for kids with #FantasyCares . Thanks so much for the invite! 🐟
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Potential Top 50 pick who has strung together two excellent seasons together. Certain NFL teams have already been showing strong interest in Ridder. The Senior Bowl could send his draft stock way up!
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A pass catching hybrid RB/WR, Cook will be a weapon in the NFL game. (and yes, he is Dalvin’s brother)
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The Miami Dolphins don’t need to hit on all of the first round picks they’re stockpiling, only one. A quarterback. Once that happens everything else will fall into place.
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I thought Miami (FL) DE Jaelan Phillips looked like a future first round pick as a true freshman at UCLA. Career was derailed by injuries and a brief retirement but is now re-emerging as a redshirt junior with the Hurricanes. A prospect to keep an eye on.
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Based on the film I think St. John's (MN) OT Ben Bartch is a better prospect than Alex Taylor of South Carolina St. Best D3 blocker since Ali Marpet and should receive an invite to an all-star game and the NFL Scouting Combine. Here's one of my favorite reps (LT78):
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@vanderjames That’s my quarterback! 😂 #DawsonAndJoey4Eva
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Anyone want a free draft guide this year? 👀👀👀
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Minkah Fitzpatrick was regarded as an extremely high-character guy coming out of Alabama. The fact that the Dolphins completely alienated a player like that so quickly might be the most dire sign yet out of Miami.
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Would you rather have 27-year-old DeMarco Murray for 5-years & $42 million or 21-year-old Todd Gurley for 4-years & $7.7 million? #Cowboys
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A little scuffle at practice this morning between Boston College DE Zach Allen and Kansas St. OL Dalton Risner. No program has produced more Senior Bowl fights over the years than BC! 😄
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Cole Kmet of Notre Dame is now the favorite to be the first tight end off the board, but how early? A couple of teams with a clear need at the position to keep an eye on in Round 1 would be the Jaguars and Patriots.
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Notre Dame OG Alex Bars ( @AlexBars_ ) is flying under the radar but I think he could be an early-Day 3 pick. Breakout senior season was cut short by injury after just four games but has a great frame and pedigree with OG / OT versatility. Also has the @BigQ56 seal of approval.
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TCU OT Lucas Niang ( @Kbniang8 ) is being underrated because his senior season was cut short by injury, which also kept him out of the all-star circuit and limited him at the Scouting Combine. Some team is going to get a rock-solid starting right tackle at a discount.
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Some questioned my having Rashaad Penny of San Diego St. as the top senior running back in my initial rankings, ahead of Nick Chubb and Sony Michel of Georgia. Those watching the @SeniorBowl game see why I'm a such a fan.
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@Eric_Edholm Doug Marrone is far more easily replaceable than Jalen Ramsey.
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Rex Ryan couldn't decide between Matt Cassel, EJ Manuel and Tyrod Taylor @ QB so he brought in IK Enemkpali to settle things for the #Bills .
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Breakdown of the Top 10 prospects who helped their NFL Draft stock the most at the 2020 Senior Bowl.
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With the 2020 Senior Bowl week starting to wind down I think the storyline I will most remember from this year is the small school prospects showing out. * Lenoir-Rhyne S Kyle Dugger * Dayton TE Adam Trautman * Southern Illinois S Jeremy Chinn * St. John's (MN) OT Ben Bartch
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Virginia DT Andrew Brown continues to flash for the second day in a row at the Senior Bowl. Definitely a guy I’ve underrated and plan to adjust accordingly.
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The NFL Draft world lost a giant with the passing of Dave-Te’ Thomas after a long battle with cancer. An outstanding evaluator who was incredibly connected and respected around the league, I was honored to call Dave-Te’ a friend for almost three decades.
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Yet another example of why Notre Dame OG Quenton Nelson ( @BigQ56 ) is a Top 5 prospect for the 2018 NFL Draft.
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A top 5 RB for us for the 2022 #NFLDraft !
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No QB has ever lost to Vanderbilt and been drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft in the same year (h/t to @brianlamb_ISN ) Both Anthony Richardson and Will Levis lost to Vanderbilt this year.
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Today's Pro Days include: -Iowa -Syracuse -Virginia Tech -Bowling Green -Northern Iowa -James Madison -South Alabama -Toledo Some Key Players to watch: -CB Riley Moss -CB Garrett Williams -LB Mikel Jones -QB Todd Centeio -S Benny Sapp III -iOL James Jackson
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Why is Michigan St. QB Connor Cook free-falling after competing and proving himself at Senior Bowl. Oh that’s right, he declined the invite.
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I've been hearing the Giants aren't enthralled with Ohio St. QB Dwayne Haskins and it sure seems like Gettleman is still all-in on Eli Manning. Fans of the G-Men should mentally prepare themselves for Michigan DE Rashan Gary or Mississippi St. DE Montez Sweat at #6 .
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With the spotlight of Draft Day I want to take the opportunity to remember a draftnik pioneer, the late, great Joel Buchsbaum. I often wonder what he would think about how popular the NFL Draft has become. R.I.P. Joel. Pic: My 1st @PFWeekly Draft Book
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Iowa’s Tristan Wirfs has both the highest upside and highest floor of the top offensive tackle prospects in this class. Even in the worst-case scenario he’s still going to play in the league for a decade.
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10 1st Round picks in the 2019 NFL Draft for the @SeniorBowl . Back in double-digits for the first time since 2012. Great job by @JimNagy_SB and his whole staff.
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I may have to get this t-shirt from @FreshBrewedTees . #BillyManziel
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***2024 7 ROUND MOCK DRAFT*** With the 2023 NFL Draft over, @ShanePHallam brings a 7-Round 2024 NFL Mock Draft! See who he likes to be a future first round pick!
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A factor Giants GM Dave Gettleman, who’s on the hot-seat, might be considering: Isaiah Simmons - Impact will be largley dependent on coaching and role in which utilized. Tristan Wirfs- Lock to start somewhere on o-line plus supports investments in Saquon Barkley & Daniel Jones.
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A list of undrafted free agents who made the initial 53 man NFL rosters, courtesy of Mark Jarvis ( @WhatsOnDraftNFL ).
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I’ve been telling everyone that Notre Dame WR Chase Claypool was going to run a lot better than expected. Hopefully his performance at the Scouting Combine puts all the tight end talk to rest once and for all.
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Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa isn’t draft-eligible, but in my opinion he’s the best pro quarterback prospect in college football. #2020NFLDraft
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My comparison for USC QB Sam Darnold is Aaron Rodgers. And I was a huge fan of Rodgers coming out of college, ranking him as my #1 overall player available for the 2005 NFL Draft.
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MOCK DRAFT ALERT! @ShanePHallam has a NEW Post-Senior Bowl 7-round mock draft. See what your team does and what @Seniorbowl players moved up into the first round!
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Draft Countdown will be relaunching the week of August 23rd under new management! As owner @ScottWrightMN moves on to other endeavors, new Managing Partners @ShanePHallam @DeepFriedDraft and @PigskinPaul will be taking over content creation. New design & content coming!
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Dolphins QB’s this season.
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Long before @TravisFulgham 's star turn for the @Eagles I opened a pack of @PaniniAmerica football cards with the former @ODUFootball standout at the 2019 @SeniorBowl .
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Is Oklahoma WR CeeDee Lamb still in the picture for the Arizona Cardinals at #8 ? Certainly was before the trade for DeAndre Hopkins. Kyler Murray is said to be advocating for a reunion with his former Sooners teammate.
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Source: #Cowboys Eyeing NFL Trade For WRs 'Like' Christian Kirk or Marquise Goodwin via @SInow
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@mortreport Blue Horseshoe Loves Anacott Steel
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Maryland RB Ty Johnson, a big play machine and underrated Day 3 prospect, ran 4.26 and 4.35 at his Pro Day per @b3dubose . Will be selected ahead of some much bigger names at the position.
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At least two, and maybe three, prospects will receive my “5 Star / Elite” grade this year. Quenton Nelson and Saquon Barkley are in, Sam Darnold is still under consideration.
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Prince is THE gold-standard for Super Bowl Halftime Shows. This video WILL give you goosebumps:
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***7 ROUND MOCK DRAFT*** @ShanePHallam brings his NEW 7 Round Mock Draft this week! See which QB fell down the board in Round 1 and where the WRs go!
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My final rankings for the 2018 NFL Draft are now live! 793 prospects ranked by position, with accurate heights, weights, 40's and career stats, as well as a Top 300 overall with a round conversion key.
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The closer the draft gets the more confident I am that some offensive lineman are going to unexpectedly sneak into the back end of Round 1. The top candidates are Washington OT Kaleb McGary, Boston College OG Chris Lindstrom and Texas A&M C Erik McCoy.
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***MOCK DRAFT ALERT*** After the @seniorbowl is over, @ShanePHallam has a NEW 7-Round Mock Draft! See who has risen up boards
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I still believe in Jameis Winston, who is just 26-years-old, and would love to see him go to the New Orleans Saints for a year or two of football rehab with Sean Payton and Drew Brees. It would be a great situation for both player and team.
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The Andrew Luck situation is a cautionary tale for NFL teams about the importance of protecting young quarterbacks. The Colts and their former GM Ryan Grigson failed miserably in that regard and the repercussions were devastating.
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Wonder what Bills would say if Browns called up and offered Justin Gilbert and Cameron Erving for Sammy Watkins? Hello? You still there?
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***NEW MOCK DRAFT*** Check out this 7-Round Mock Draft from @ShanePHallam . -2 QBs in the Top 7 -1 WR in the Top 20 -4 OTs in the Top 16 Check it out!
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Michigan St. CB Trae Waynes is more highly thought of around the league than most realize. Top 10 overall is a realistic possibility.
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***MOCK DRAFT ALERT*** The Combine is over so it is time to see how the results affected the NFL Draft. @ShanePHallam brings a FULL 7-Round Mock Draft!
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Chiefs Fans: You got a good one in Minnesota CB Eric Murray. Had an outstanding game against TCU and their NFL-quality wideouts as a senior.
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I interviewed Minnesota LB Blake Cashman ( @blockayyy ). ✅ 4-time state champion at Eden Prairie (MN) High School ✅ Walk-on earned a scholarship and became a team captain for the #Gophers ✅ Crushed the Scouting Combine Is the Top 100 overall next?
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If Kyler Murray is the type of quarterback Kliff Kingsbury wants then Josh Rosen probably isn’t a fit for the Cardinals. It’s like a Lamborghini and a Humvee. Both have their respective strengths, but they’re very, very different.
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I opened a pack of ⁦ @PaniniAmerica ⁩ football cards with ⁦ @SMU_Football ⁩ WR James Proche (⁦ @jamesproche3 ⁩) at the 2020 Senior Bowl. This guy is so competitive that when a girl in 2nd grade had better handwriting he went to work practicing.
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****Mock Draft ALERT*** The PENULTIMATE 7-Round mock draft by @ShanePHallam is here. See how he hones in on what will happen and what each team will do including 4 Round 1 QBs
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The top two draft-eligible tight end prospects for the 2020 NFL Draft (Pat Freiermuth of Penn State & Cole Kmet of Notre Dame) have both announced they’ll be returning to school. There may not be a first round option at the position this year.
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2020 NFL Scouting Combine Snubs - A look at the top prospects not invited to Indy. Headlined by Louisiana OG Kevin Dotson ( @kdd7696 ). ⁦ @RaginCajunsFB
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We are streaming ALL THREE DAYS of the NFL Draft. Live Analysis EVERY PICK With an immediate scouting report, fit, value, and grade per pick. Round 1: Thursday Round 2-3: Friday Round 4-7: Saturday
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Jadeveon Clowney only did 21 bench reps? Write him off just like Julius Peppers (22), Greg Hardy (21), Robert Quinn (22) & Aldon Smith (20).
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Jamie Collins trade also a warning to other young Patriots players come contract time. Take less with us or you could wind up in Cleveland.
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Notre Dame OG Alex Bars was performing like a Top 100 pick before getting hurt. There's precedent for Bars going late-Day 2 / early-Day 3. The Jets chose Nebraska OG Spencer Long in the 3rd Round of the 2014 NFL Draft even though he only played 6 games as a senior due to injury.
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Oscar, my dog of 15 years, passed away over the weekend. We had a great run but it's still a punch in the gut.
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The talent at the top of the 2020 NFL Draft has a clear edge over 2019. In my opinion only Nick Bosa would crack the Top 5-6 if the two classes were combined. Auburn DT Derrick Brown will be a steal outside the Top 5 and is better than Quinnen Williams who went #3 a year ago.
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***MOCK DRAFT ALERT*** 7 Round Mock Draft by @ShanePHallam See how he thinks the 2024 NFL Draft could play out and who your team may take. -THREE QBs in the Top 10 -MAC player in the 1st round? -ONE RB in the Top 50! Give it a 👀
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My first trip to the @seniorbowl was 15 years ago. The star in 2005 was Cadillac Williams. Others Notables: Demarcus Ware, Roddy White, Darren Sproles, Logan Mankins, Carlos Rogers, Marcus Spears, Vincent Jackson, Michael Roos, Trent Cole & Lorenzo Alexander. And @danorlovsky7 !
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If I were the Tennessee Titans there’s no way I would break the bank to pay Ryan Tannehill. I feel like they can get a quarterback in the draft (Jordan Love? Jacob Eason? Jake Fromm?) who is far cheaper with way more upside to manage that offense.
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The top TE on our site, Wydermyer has two-way ability to both block and catch the ball. He will be an excellent red zone target who can also help lead the way in the run game. High Day 2 draft pick at least!
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I ❤️ U all thank you so much for these last 3 years they’ve been amazing and I’m grateful and truly honored to be apart of the Aggie family #85 signing out🤴🏾
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Seeing some of these free agency contracts really hammers home how important it is to draft well. There will be prospects available on Day 3 of the 2019 NFL Draft that will outperform guys getting tens of millions in guarantees on the open market.
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I interviewed Notre Dame OG Quenton Nelson ( @BigQ56 ), who will be my #2 overall prospect for the 2018 NFL Draft in my upcoming initial rankings.
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Hoping to see @Mckendree_FB WR Matt Cole ( @matty_baybee ) pop up as an all-star game invite. 5-10, 200 with 4.45 speed. Good wideout but also a great special teamer, both as a return man and coverage guy.
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Can’t beat this for an office today!
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We’ll never know how early Jaylon Smith and Myles Jack would’ve been selected if not for their respective injuries. Georgia LB Roquan Smith, my #6 overall prospect, could provide a clue.
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Interview with T.C.U. DE L.J. Collier ( @ljcollier91 ), who is one of my personal favorite prospects in this class. @TCUFootball
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Smart move by Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield accepting his Senior Bowl invite. Some team is going to fall in love and he’s going to be selected a lot earlier than most think. Top 5-10?
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Me: I’m actually feeling pretty good about my final mock draft. The Draft Gods:
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My "Unfollow" button is working overtime tonight with people tipping picks. We get it. You have inside information. Let me enjoy the draft.
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