Risers, Fallers, Sleepers & Ballers

[Boltnut]

Impressive body control and burst on Darden. Nice find!

[Bolt Dude]

Imo this is the type of WR we need. Allen and Henry are the possession go to guys. Guyton and Johnson are the deep threats.
What we don't have is a yac guy. Someone who can take a 5yrd slant and turn into a 60 yrd td.

I like that idea. We do need a yac guy. Darden could be it. Maybe a punt returner too.

My perpetual sleeper WR in this draft is Josh Imatorbhebhe from Illinois. A USC transfer, his draft stock was severely damaged by miserable QB play at Illinois. But in his last 2 seasons he had 12 TDs on 55 catches. That’s 6 points for every 4.6 reception, lol. Pundits might knock him cuz of low production, but you draft traits, not college production.

Simi Fehoko is kind of the opposite WR as Darden in many ways, but he could also be a yac guy. Gets it done with size (6’4, 230) and explosion, not scared to rip across the middle and lay the wood on CBs. Reminds me a lot of Chase Claypool.

[CTrout]

Small School Sammy drool alert. Look at starting 2:00 mark.

Imo this is the type of WR we need. Allen and Henry are the possession go to guys. Guyton and Johnson are the deep threats.
What we don't have is a yac guy. Someone who can take a 5yrd slant and turn into a 60 yrd td.

[Bolt Dude]

Darden is an impressive athlete but is so small at only about 170#.
He has stayed healthy all 4 years though and had huge production.

Yup, Darden’s been on my radar for a while. Interested in what he’ll run at his pro day. More interested to see if he’ll make it in the NFL. Someone will take a chance on him.

[like54ninjas]

Small School Sammy drool alert. Look at starting 2:00 mark.

Darden is an impressive athlete but is so small at only about 170#.
He has stayed healthy all 4 years though and had huge production.

[AK47]

Small School Sammy drool alert. Look at starting 2:00 mark.

[like54ninjas]

I’ve seen several sources mentioning Khalil Herbert RB VT as standing out. Was hoping he flew a bit under radar. Really hoping he’s there with one of our 3rds

He’s looked really impressive in everything I’ve been able to watch.

[Tol]

Thursday's Risers:
James Hudson - T
"Speaking of anchoring, Hudson sunk his hips and sat on a Shaka Toney bull rush attempt. The Penn State EDGE couldn’t get off the anchor of Hudson, and the initial punch from Hudson was able to force Toney inside; Hudson shifted his weight, moved his feet well, and Toney’s lateral bull-rush was stopped about a yard into the pocket."
"On the last play of that red zone drill, Cincinnati left tackle James Hudson had driven a defender at least 12 yards downfield."

I'm excited to see how far Hudson rises up the draft boards.

D'Ante Smith - T
"East Carolina tackle D'Ante Smith has been really good this week although he's one of the lighter offensive linemen here in Mobile. When he moved inside to guard for some pass rush reps, he was equally as efficient and effective as he had been dancing with guys on the outside. If he could just get to 305 or 310, teams would LOVE him. As it is, I think he can play."

Another OT prospect I've been interested about. The above reinforces kind of what I had in mind about him.

Daelin Hayes - EDGE
"After winning a few pass rush one-on-one reps, he came down to cover tight ends on the goal line. On the two reps I saw, he stayed in phase twice on two different tight ends. I was impressed to say the least, considering there were some safeties that couldn't stick with the same tight ends on the same routes."

I've been mocking Hayes a lot recently in the 4th or 5th to add quality depth at EDGE/DE. Definitely keeping an eye on him.

Injuries:

Ben Cleveland - G
Georgia guard Ben Cleveland also picked up an injury this week, suffering one to his right ankle.

That's a bummer. I read he's had a lot of bad beats with injuries.

[Bolt Dude]

I’ve seen several sources mentioning Khalil Herbert RB VT as standing out. Was hoping he flew a bit under radar. Really hoping he’s there with one of our 3rds

Haha, yeah he’s a stud. A Herbert to Herbert combo would be lit. Personally, I’m hoping to fill our first 4 rounds with OL, EDGE, CB, and DL.
But I think there’ll be some late round RB gems. Really like Jermar Jefferson from Oregon State. Kid runs with malice and disdain.

[chargerkdb]

I’ve seen several sources mentioning Khalil Herbert RB VT as standing out. Was hoping he flew a bit under radar. Really hoping he’s there with one of our 3rds

[Bolt Dude]

Thursday's Risers:

Drake Jackson - C
"Not sure about him in pass pro yet, but zone heavy schemes should be looking at Kentucky C Drake Jackson. Put some great reach blocks on tape this week in Mobile. Quick off the ball."
"..the 6-foot-1, 290-pounder more than held his own during one-on-one drills against interior pass rushers.”

Quinn Meinerz - G/C
"He's the one with the rolled up jersey and belly out. He's also been one of the most consistent players here all week."
"Wisconsin-Whitewater’s Quinn Meinerz continues to have a very impressive week. He’s holding up athletically, with his strength, and is doing a solid job in team periods as well."

Jaylon Moore - T
"Western Michigan OT Jaylon Moore has also had a very good week and continued to show that he belongs in today’s practice."

James Hudson - T
"Speaking of anchoring, Hudson sunk his hips and sat on a Shaka Toney bull rush attempt. The Penn State EDGE couldn’t get off the anchor of Hudson, and the initial punch from Hudson was able to force Toney inside; Hudson shifted his weight, moved his feet well, and Toney’s lateral bull-rush was stopped about a yard into the pocket."
"On the last play of that red zone drill, Cincinnati left tackle James Hudson had driven a defender at least 12 yards downfield."

D'Ante Smith - T
"East Carolina tackle D'Ante Smith has been really good this week although he's one of the lighter offensive linemen here in Mobile. When he moved inside to guard for some pass rush reps, he was equally as efficient and effective as he had been dancing with guys on the outside. If he could just get to 305 or 310, teams would LOVE him. As it is, I think he can play."

Cade Johnson - WR
"SDST WR Cade Johnson also continues his week of success; he beat two corners, one being Norwood from Oklahoma, on seven routes to the back pylon. Johnson may be undersized, but he’s consistently shown the ability to create separation and win up his stem."

Richie Grant - CB
"UCF cornerback Richie Grant turned heads with his second interception of the day in the red zone."

Daelin Hayes - EDGE
"After winning a few pass rush one-on-one reps, he came down to cover tight ends on the goal line. On the two reps I saw, he stayed in phase twice on two different tight ends. I was impressed to say the least, considering there were some safeties that couldn't stick with the same tight ends on the same routes."

Thursday's Fallers:

Jake Curhan - T
"California offensive lineman Jake Curhan hasn’t been as sturdy and has had arguably the worst week of all the National Team offensive lineman."
"There was one offensive lineman that I seen beat on just about every one on one I won’t mention a name but the team was the Cal Bears."

Injuries:

Malik Herring - DL
"Malik Herring had been having a strong week down in Mobile, Ala., at the Senior Bowl. That’s what makes Thursday’s news that he suffered a torn ACL all the more gutting. Rivals’ Anthony Dasher was the first to report the news that Herring tore his right ACL. He was spotted on crutches during Thursday’s practice."

Ben Cleveland - G
Georgia guard Ben Cleveland also picked up an injury this week, suffering one to his right ankle.

[Bolt Dude]

Senior Bowl - Wednesday Risers:

C - Quinn Meinerz
"Meinerz beat Ogundeji twice in one on ones, showing very good anchor, positioning, and a mean nasty streak that reminds me of Ben Bartch, the St. John’s prospect from last year who was drafted in the fourth round"

T - James Hudson III
"Cincinnati tackle James Hudson III is a converted EDGE prospect who looks lean and quick at tackle. Hudson’s feet, fluidity, and movement skills were apparent in drills and the fact that he’s raw, and learning, may lead some NFL teams to believe that there’s a lot to work with due to his athletic profile."

WR - D’Wayne Eskridge
"No one is making more money than Western Michigan wide receiver D’Wayne Eskridge. A smaller school prospect who is winning in so many different ways; it looks like he’s shot out of a cannon - lightning quickness. Eskridge had 33 catches for 768 yards and 8 touchdowns in 6 games this season. He is going to skyrocket up boards after looking this good against Power-5 opponents."

CB - Ambry Thomas
"Michigan’s Ambry Thomas looked very solid on both days. He’s patient at the line of scrimmage, disruptive at the catchpoint, and sticky in man coverage. Oregon cornerback Thomas Graham Jr. had a nice Day 1, but seemed to regress on Day 2. He was beaten really badly on a double move by Eskridge."