This draft has James, Smith, and Vea off the board when we pick Edmunds. Harrison, Hurst, and Jefferson all go later in the 1st round.
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Stonewall Jackson graduate Tim Settle works out with Jay Caldwell Jan. 12, 2018 at The Sport and Speed Institute in Chantilly.
David Fawcett/InsideNoVa.comMore InformationTHE DECISIONKey datesNFL.comTHE NEXT STEP
To help guide him through this next stage of his career, Settle hired Ross as his agent.
Ross, who works for Select Sports Group in Houston, but is based in Leesburg, has been in the sports business for 23 years.
A third-generation Virginia Tech graduate who wrestled for the Hokies, Ross first heard through NFL scouts after the regular season ended Settle might be considering leaving early for the NFL.NFL.com draft analyst
Ross reached out to Tim Sr. in late December. Tim Sr., who made it clear all agents were supposed to go through him, said he considered about 15 agents and met or talked with between five and seven but felt a connection with Ross.Last edited by Formula 21; 01-29-2018, 08:12 PM.Leave a comment:
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It's nice to see that there are some lower round linebackers available that can help the Bolts. And the DT class looks exceptionally deep this. I keep reading positive reviews about a lot of them. We definitely get DL this year and I hope a LB.
USC LB Uchenna Nwosu highlights prospects who fit Chargers' needs
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Eric D. WilliamsESPN Staff Writer
COSTA MESA, Calif. -- The athleticism and energy of USC Trojans linebacker Uchenna Nwosu jumped off the screen during Senior Bowl practices this week, qualities the Los Angeles Chargers could use at the second level of their defense.
At 6-2 and 245 pounds, Nwosu has the versatility to create pressure off the edge, hold up as an edge defender in the running game or drop into coverage. During his final year with the Trojans, Nwosu recorded 75 tackles, including 11.5 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks, and had 13 pass knock downs as one of the defensive captains at USC.
USC linebacker Uchenna Nwosu racked up 75 tackles and 9.5 sacks last season. Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire Nwosu is one of several NFL prospects I watched this past week during the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, the East-West Shrine game and practices for the Senior Bowl who could make sense for the Chargers.
Here are some other players who caught my eye.
SENIOR BOWL
B.J. Hill, DT, North Carolina State: At 6-3 and 321 pounds, Hill showed speed, power and quickness as an interior pass rusher during one-on-one pass rush drills, something the Chargers are looking to add to the roster during the offseason.
Jaleel ScottPhilip Rivers likes to throw to.
Baker Mayfield, QB, Oklahoma: Mayfield showed the best accuracy and anticipation as a thrower of all the quarterbacks I watched during the Senior Bowl practice this week. And he measured in at just over 6-feet tall, which is good enough for me because of his movement skills.
Will Hernandez, OG, UTEP: Road grader. At 6-2 and 340 pounds, Hernandez will be a road grader in the running game, but held up better than expected during one-on-one pass protection drills.
Kyzir WhiteKam Chancellor or Keanu NealNFLPA COLLEGIATE BOWL
Mathew Gano, OT, Wesley: At 6-4 and 305 pounds, Gano played both left guard and left tackle during the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl and excelled at both spots. He did a nice job of combo blocking in the running game and showed good footwork as a pass protector on the edge at left tackle.
Antonio Guerad, DT, University of Central Florida: at 6-4 and 310 pounds, Guerad finished with 1.5 sacks and three combined tackles. Guerad flashed potential as an interior pass rusher at the next level.
Luis Perez, QB, Texas A&M Commerce: Perez finished 8-of-10 for 69 yards in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, but had two fumbles, including one that led to a score. Despite the turnovers, at 6-3 and 220 pounds, I thought Perez played with poise, showing good throwing accuracy, touch and anticipation. Perez earned the 2017 Harlon Hill Trophy as the Division II College Football Player of the Year. The San Diego native completed over 70 percent of his passes for 4,678 passing yards and 44 touchdowns, leading Texas A&M Commerce to a Division II championship.
Martez Carter, RB, Grambling State: Carter was the leading rusher in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, rushing for 53 yards on 10 carries, and also had three catches for 24 yards. At 5-9 and 205 pounds, Carter rushed for 906 yards and also caught 28 passes for 351 receiving yards and three scores at Grambling State. He runs low to the ground and has some juice once he gets to the second level of the defense.
EAST-WEST SHRINE GAME
Daurice Fountain, WR, Northern Iowa: Fountain totaled three catches for 61 yards and showed the ability to make defenders miss after the catch. Fountain also had a 30-yard punt return.
P.J. Hall, DT, Sam Houston State: At 6-1 and 310 pounds, Hall showed some ability to push the pocket as an interior pass rusher. Hall totaled 42 career sacks at Sam Houston State.
Phillip Lindsay, RB, Colorado: Lindsay led all rushers in the East-West Shrine game with 51 yards. Lindsay has some elusiveness, but at 5-8 and 190 pounds, size could be a concern at the next level.
James Looney, DT, California: An undersized defensive tackle for the Bears, Looney had a tackle for loss and made a couple splash plays defensively.Leave a comment:
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Eric Edholm's Senior Bowl Day 2 notebook: Wyoming's Allen erratic again
Allen flashes big arm, but inconsistent again; plus other observations from Wednesday's practices
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By ERIC EDHOLMJosh Allen through the first two days of practice at the Senior Bowl is "inconsistent."
Although Allen cut through the breezy, cold air a few times with a few throws on Wednesday with impressive velocity, he also struggled with his ball placement and touch. Allen's best work came in individual drills, when he flashed his deep-ball talent and the ability to thread NFL-type throws.
But he also air-mailed a seam pass to Wisconsin TE Troy Fumagalli by at least a yard that was easily intercepted in 7-on-7 drills. Allen also misfired high on an out route on his very next throw and later couldn't connect with 6-foot-5 WR Jaleel Scott (New Mexico State) despite him separating on a crossing route in front of him.
Perhaps Allen's best throw of the day was an easy flick of the wrist to deliver a strike along the sideline while being flushed out to his right toward the end of the North Team full-squad work. Another dart came on a throw to Colorado State WR Michael GallupBaker Mayfield[QUOTE] His WR coach at OSU, Kasey Dunn, was there giving pointers after practice to Washington and teammate, Marcell Ateman, who also has had a solid week. But Washington, in our view, has been the show. The South defensive backs, many of them small-school prospects, had zero chance to stopping him in the one-on-one drills and were only slightly more effective in team work.read what I wrote about West Virginia safety Kyzir WhiteIsaac Yiadom, Penn State CB Christian Campbell and Texas A&M S Armani WattsJaMarcus King. He seemed to lack confidence and appeared a bit stung after losing a string of one-on-one battles in a row. King was receiving some tutelage from Broncos defensive coordinator Joe Woods, who has coached DBs for years in the NFL, after a few of the plays and managed to make a stop on his next rep. But King largely struggled on Wednesday, with Penn State WR DaeSean Hamilton eating his lunch at least three times. Iowa State WR Allen Lazard, who has trended upward the past two days, also beat King a few times.
Daniel Carlson? He blasted a 53-yard try into a cross breeze with at least five yards to spare, maybe more. The ball made a thud that could be heard all the way up in the press box when Carlson struck it, and that kind of leg power won't go unnoticed. Los Angeles Chargers GM Tom Telesco appeared to be taking note of Carlson's activity during practice, and his team could be seeking options at kicker after letting Josh Lambo go perhaps too soon.Last edited by Formula 21; 01-24-2018, 10:19 PM.Leave a comment:
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