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    Male Scientist Claps Back at Trolls Who Tried to Discredit Female Colleague’s Role in Black Hole Photo

    https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/male-scientist-claps-back-trolls-001552668.html

    After scientists released the first-ever image of a black hole on Wednesday, Katie Bouman, a 29-year-old computer scientist, quickly became a social media darling for her part in the historic event.

    Bouman created the algorithm that made it possible to assemble the photo, according to the Washington Post, and is a postdoctoral researcher at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. She had been working on the algorithm for almost six years, beginning when she was a graduate student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

    “Watching in disbelief as the first image I ever made of a black hole was in the process of being reconstructed,” Bouman wrote on social media of the image, which shows a black hole outlined by emission from hot gas swirling near its event horizon.

    But as Bouman’s role in the photograph became publicized, a group of Internet trolls tried to discredit her by pushing the narrative that Andrew Chael, a male scientist on the team, had more to do with the project, CNN reported. Chael should instead be receiving the praise instead of her, they believed.

    According to the outlet, the trolls pushed social media posts that claimed Chael had solely written “850,000 of the 900,000 lines of code” that helped to create the image.

    That’s when Chael fought back.

    “So apparently some (I hope very few) people online are using the fact that I am the primary developer of the eht-imaging software library… to launch awful and sexist attacks on my colleague and friend Katie Bouman,” Chael wrote in a Twitter thread on Thursday, before adding, “Stop.”

    “Our papers used three independent imaging software libraries (including one developed by my friend @sparse_k),” he continued. “While I wrote much of the code for one of these pipelines, Katie was a huge contributor to the software; it would have never worked without her contributions and the work of many others who wrote code, debugged, and figured out how to use the code on challenging EHT data.”

    Chael continued to set the record straight — saying that the code for the image software only contained 68,000 lines and not “850,000,” as the trolls tried to assert.

    “So while I appreciate the congratulations on a result that I worked hard on for years,” he added. “If you are congratulating me because you have a sexist vendetta against Katie, please go away and reconsider your priorities in life. Otherwise, stick around — I hope to start tweeting more about black holes and other subjects I am passionate about — including space, being a gay astronomer, Ursula K. Le Guin, architecture, and musicals.”

    After putting the trolls in their place, Chael said he hoped all of the discussion around black holes and Bouman will inspire other women to take up studying fields encompassing science, technology, engineering or mathematics.

    “I’m thrilled Katie is getting recognition for her work and that she’s inspiring people as an example of women’s leadership in STEM. I’m also thrilled she’s pointing out that this was a team effort including contributions from many junior scientists, including many women junior scientists,” he wrote. “Together, we all make each other’s work better; the number of commits doesn’t tell the full story of who was indispensable.”

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    Gil Brandt@Gil_Brandt
    Forrest Gregg was one of the greatest OL to ever play this game, but he was an even better person. Privileged to have been on same title team in his final season. Privileged to call him my friend. My deepest condolences to Forrest’s wife Barbara and the rest of the Gregg family.

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    in reply to: Gurley & workload issues coming up again #99860
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    Myles Simmons@MylesASimmons
    On @RichEisenShow, #LARams HC Sean McVay says on RB Todd Gurley, “You can expect him to be the focal point of our offense” going forward, when asked about if Gurley will be on more of a pitch count in 2019.

    Rich Hammond@Rich_Hammond
    The problem here is, this basically is what he said before the Super Bowl. And then…

    This issue still hasn’t fully been addressed on a transparent level.

    (This is not directed at Myles, FYI.)

    The thing is, from a competitive standpoint, the Rams probably don’t want to say how they will use Gurley in 2019. And they probably shouldn’t say it. But this little two-step that’s been going on since December is…eh.

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    from MMQB, 2019 NFL Draft: Biggest Need, Hidden Need and Top Targets for all 32 Teams

    https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/04/12/draft-needs-targets-all-32-teams?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=themmqb&utm_medium=social

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    LOS ANGELES RAMS

    Biggest Need: Interior O-line. Rodger Saffold must be replaced at left guard. And at center, savvy veteran John Sullivan’s football IQ has been so integral to this offense that you wouldn’t be surprised to see the Rams call the 34-year-old around Labor Day to lure him back for one more year. (They chose not to exercise his contract option in March, but that was to save $6.25 million in cap space.) Even if the idea of milking one more year out of Sullivan is floating in the back of Sean McVay’s and GM Les Snead’s minds—and it’s just a guess that it even is—the Rams still needs long-term insurance at center or guard. They used their second pick last year on Brian Allen, but that came in the fourth round. Their first pick, third-rounder Joseph Noteboom, will get a chance to start inside, but the hope is he can one day assume 37-year-old Andrew Whitworth’s left tackle spot. With one of the league’s best O-line coaches (Aaron Kromer), the Rams, theoretically, can trust in their ability to develop a project player. But being in full-fledged win-now mode, they’d almost certainly prefer to find a reliable plug-and-play guy.

    Hidden Need: Cornerback. Depth is already a concern for this season, plus every corner on the roster, including starters Marcus Peters and Aqib Talib, is in the final year of his contract. Locking up Peters is the top priority, but given his locker room reputation in college and at Kansas City, plus his inconsistent technique and boom-or-bust style of play, you want to wait until the last possible minute to make that long-term commitment. Which means Peters could well play out this season and then the 2020 season on the franchise tag before getting his deal. A lot can happen during that time. The Rams need options at his position.

    Also Looking For: Pass Rusher. The Rams signed the soon-to-be 33-year-old Clay Matthews, not the 25-year-old Clay Matthews. And with Ndamukong Suh gone, they’re down a penetrator inside.

    Who They Can Get: There’s maybe a 50/50 chance the Rams can stay where they are and grab NC State’s Garrett Bradbury, an athletic pivot who is NFL-ready. If they’re prepared to go with Allen and look toward the corners and pass rushers, Washington’s Byron Murphy, who thrived playing off-coverage in college, is a natural fit. Temple’s Rock Ya-Sin would also be an interesting developmental prospect. Among the pass-rushers, they could be in the right range for Louisiana Tech’s Jaylon Ferguson on the edge, or perhaps they go with Notre Dame DL Jerry Tillery and worry about how he fits next to Aaron Donald later.

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    Russell Okung@RussellOkung
    Absolutely crazy to me that the @NFL will put on a Hall of Fame game, countless memorials, and numerous legacy events yet their actions in the court indicate a complete lack of respect for former players.

    We’re far too captivated with the legacy of the player and not the person

    The NFL concussion settlement in Jan 2017 was supposed to deliver justice in the form of financial compensation for retired players affected by hazardous work conditions. 2 yrs later, justice remains delayed. Let’s review how the NFL has avoided paying settlement claims.

    1) The @NFL has demanded “audits” of more than HALF of claims submitted – sometimes demanding MULTIPLE audits of the same claim. This forces players and their families to endure an exhausting, opaque process more than once: https://bit.ly/2UfvYby

    2) In one case the @NFL appealed an Alzheimer’s claim the day before check-writing because it discovered a 3-year-old video of the player “speaking publicly” in a lucid manner. The NFL can even audit a claim after it’s been paid: https://bit.ly/2Z4AqNY

    3) Of the 1,479 dementia claims, which make up the majority of claims filed, only 11% have been paid. It’s no wonder players sued the League in 2017 for obstruction and delays.

    4) The NFL is litigating just about every claim, despite having reached a settlement in court. The older a player, the less money he is eligible to receive. There is incentive to drag out payments. This behavior is similar to an insurance company trying to delay-and-deny claims.

    5) Retiree George Andrie was diagnosed with dementia by 4 different doctors. His condition required 24-hour care. His claim was denied due to much stricter standards for evaluating dementia initiated by the league.

    The reason that was cited for denying his claim, and the professional opinion of 4 medical professionals was quote: “his appearance was neat and well kempt.”

    The @NFL got so much backlash for their appeal that they withdrew it the day before the hearing…

    DAT@8390613
    What’s so sad is that the fans are brainwashed into thinking like ownership because they don’t really care about players either. Just the product on the field at that point in time. I am an ex Union official so I understand.

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    Rams Wire@TheRamsWire
    Rams open to drafting a guard, keeping Joseph Noteboom at tackle

    Myles Simmons@MylesASimmons
    With the start of the #LARams offseason program on Monday, HC Sean McVay, QB Jared Goff, RB Todd Gurley, DT Aaron Donald, and DL Michael Brockers are all scheduled to address the media.

    Field Yates@FieldYates
    We spend so much time focusing on whether a head coach or GM has final say on matters. I get it, but what matters so much more is whether the two share a vision of how they want to build a roster, sustain success and work together. It starts there.

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    Wolford’s got a whip-release…kinda odd motion. I watched a little of the AAF stuff and especially his team cuz I liked the WR Ross…but came away liking the moxie of Wolford and I like his passing/throwing style..tho it’s kinda manic at times when pressured. Wolford throws a nice intermediate and deep ball and has good mobility. Scrappy competitor too….tho he’s smallish 6-1 200lbs. Wolford’s very young and it’s good if McVay could grow this kid. Wolford’s like Brandon Allen but BETTER. imo

    However, I know nuthin of the behind the scenes stuff about his filmwork, ability to grasp an offense, etc…so much of that goes into playing QB and only McVay will know if he likes him or not. I’m glad he’s competing against BAllen cuz I think he takes his job this year and is our 3rd QB.

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    How to make sense of the black hole image, according to 2 astrophysicists
    Think on this: The light at the center of the black hole picture has been forever removed from the observable universe.

    https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2019/4/11/18306110/first-image-black-hole-eht-event-horizon-singularity

    Note: need to read the link on this one because the vids won’t copy to over here.

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    Downtown Rams@DowntownRams
    #Rams interactions (visits/meet/workout) by the numbers:
    QB-6
    RB-5
    WR-3
    TE-4
    OT-7
    G-5
    C-4
    DL-9
    EDGE-8
    LB-17
    CB-10
    SAF-9

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    Adam Schefter@AdamSchefter
    Both Clemson DL, Dexter Lawrence and Clelin Ferrell, are visiting today with the Los Angeles Rams, per source.

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    in reply to: Behind the Grind Season 2 … episodes 1-4 #99841
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    Behind the Grind S2, Ep. 3: A King’s Ransom for a Child’s Game

    In this episode of Behind the Grind, we explore the passion that fuels cornerbacks coach Aubrey Pleasant and learn more about the monster inside John Johnson.

    https://www.therams.com/video/behind-the-grind-a-kings-ransom-for-a-child-s-game

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    Episode Three: A King's Ransom for a Child's Game

    Explore the passion that fuels cornerbacks coach Aubrey Pleasant + learn more about the monster inside John Johnson."Behind the Grind" Episode Three: A King's Ransom for a Child's Game

    Posted by Behind the Grind on Thursday, April 11, 2019

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    Rams planned for future, now hope midround 2018 picks can produce

    http://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-rams/post/_/id/40178/rams-planned-for-future-now-hope-mid-round-2018-picks-can-produce

    THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — The evidence was rarely seen on the field.

    Yes, the Los Angeles Rams participated in the 2018 NFL draft. But no, none of the 11 players selected played a significant role in their Super Bowl run.

    In fact, the Rams’ first-year players last season participated in the fewest offensive and defensive snaps among rookies across the league.

    But as preparations begin for the 2019 season, with a roster capable of another deep playoff run, several of the Rams’ lesser-known prospects drafted a year ago will need to step up. Some, perhaps, in a major way.

    “You try to stay ahead of the curve,” Rams general manager Les Snead said, as he reflected on the 2018 draft.

    With five months, and still several transactions to be made — including the 31st overall pick on April 25, followed by six more selections — it appears the Rams have effectively done just that. Despite a few key departures on the offensive and defensive lines, the Rams won’t be left scrambling to fill those voids.

    Among the Rams’ 11 selections last year, here’s a look at five players who could be significant contributors, if not starters, in 2019:

    (Note: The Rams did not have a first-round pick in 2018 after they sent the 23rd overall selection to the New England Patriots in exchange for receiver Brandin Cooks. And they did not pick in the second round, after they sent the selection to the Buffalo Bills in 2017 in exchange for receiver Sammy Watkins.)

    Round 3, No. 89 overall: Joe Noteboom, OT, TCU: The Rams selected Noteboom with the foresight that they could lose left guard Rodger Saffold or left tackle Andrew Whitworth in 2019. Saffold, the team’s longest-tenured player, signed a lucrative deal in free agency with the Tennessee Titans, and much to the Rams’ relief, Whitworth opted to forego retirement to return for a 14th season.

    Noteboom’s development received rave reviews from the coaching staff throughout the season and he is penciled in as Saffold’s replacement, though that could change given an upcoming first-round pick.

    “Joe would be the heir apparent at this particular time,” Snead said. “Now you could go into the draft and all of a sudden you draft a guard at 31, maybe that’s the starter and Joe’s the third tackle, which is still very valuable.”

    The 6-foot-5, 320-pound Noteboom played only 77 offensive snaps as a rookie, but started throughout the preseason and received significant practice reps because of the rest schedules of Saffold and Whitworth.

    Round 4, No. 111 overall: Brian Allen, C, Michigan State: The Rams did not pick up the second-year option on veteran center John Sullivan’s contract, which leaves the position to Allen, who spent last season learning from the savvy vet.

    Allen, 6-2 and 300 pounds, played 35 offensive snaps as a rookie, but like Noteboom, started throughout the preseason and received a significant amount of practice reps because of Sullivan’s rest schedule.

    “When you do draft those two players it is eventually with the anticipation that they can become and ascend into a starting role,” coach Sean McVay said.

    Round 4, No. 135 overall: John Franklin-Myers, DE, Stephen F. Austin: Franklin-Myers received the most playing time among rookies last season with 283 snaps on defense. He also produced a game-changing play when he forced quarterback Kirk Cousins to fumble late in the fourth quarter of a Week 4 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.

    “He got good minutes last year,” Snead said.

    Franklin-Myers’ presence, coupled with the versatility of veteran defensive lineman Michael Brockers, could lessen the blow from the departure of defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, who is not expected to re-sign in free agency because of budgetary constraints.

    It remains an option that Brockers moves to nose tackle, the role filled last season by Suh, while Franklin-Myers fills the void at five-technique.

    Round 5, No. 147 overall: Micah Kiser, LB, Virginia: If the season were to begin tomorrow, Kiser would fill a starting role at inside linebacker after the Rams released veteran Mark Barron to save $6.33 million in their salary cap, though Snead has said that position remains in flux.

    “We do like Micah a lot,” Snead said.

    Kiser did not play on defense last season, though he was a significant contributor on special teams.

    Round 6, No. 195 overall: Sebastian Joseph-Day, DT, Rutgers: Joseph-Day remains a work in progress and was inactive throughout the regular season and postseason. However, he remains in play to take over at nose tackle. “We do like Sebastian and would like to continue developing him,” Snead said.

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    Detailed breakdown, but loaded with vids so hard to copy:

    https://theriotreport.com/2018-scout-camp-john-wolford/

    Some comments from that piece:
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    Wolford is certainly not a polished pro-ready quarterback. However, he has a decent arm for an NFL quarterback with good touch and shows some promise when it comes to mastering the finer aspects of being an NFL quarterback.

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    Wolford doesn’t posses elite arm talent, his combination of good velocity and touch with an ability to hit the deep ball when needed is more than adequate for an NFL quarterback. This creates a high ceiling for Wolford as a late-round prospect, as many other quarterbacks who fall beyond the middle rounds will likely be unable to ever progress beyond mediocre backups due to their limited arm talent. For a late-round quarterback, Wolford actually shows a lot of potential.

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    In terms of accuracy, Wolford is good but not great. He very rarely actively missed receivers in his collegiate career; but his ball placement, while generally quite good, is sometimes inconsistent

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    While Wolford isn’t the most obviously athletic player, he is surprisingly shifty and can pick up yards with his feet if needed.

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    Agamemnon wrote:

    This is a list of names I am looking at. The comments are from PFF. It will probably change. A trade down is good too.

    7. DI JERRY TILLERY, NOTRE DAME
    Tillery tied Quinnen Williams for the highest pass-rushing grade among interior defenders in college football. Tillery’s sack totals don’t tell the whole story as he was a dominant week in and week out.

    8. DI JEFFERY SIMMONS, MISSISSIPPI STATE
    He tore his ACL but did it so early in the process that he could still play as a rookie. Simmons had a run-defense and pass-rushing grade over 90.0 this past season.

    19. OT DALTON RISNER, KANSAS STATE
    Risner started all four seasons at Kansas State and his career low grade was 87.9 overall.

    26. C ELGTON JENKINS, MISSISSIPPI STATE
    The Mississippi State center allowed all of five pressures this past season on 369 pass-blocking snaps.

    28. S DARNELL SAVAGE, MARYLAND
    Savage has back-to-back seasons with grades over 86.0 overall. He’s a missile around the line of scrimmage, laying some impressive hits in the flat.

    29. EDGE CHASE WINOVICH, MICHIGAN
    Winovich is coming off back to back seasons with grades over 90 overall – the only such qualifying power-5 player in the draft class that can boast that.

    32. DI DEXTER LAWRENCE, CLEMSON
    Nose tackles of 340-plus pounds are going the way of the Dodo in the NFL, but Lawrence is a pretty ridiculous athlete for his size. He had the 12th best pass-rushing grade among interior players in college football.

    34. OT GREG LITTLE, OLE MISS
    Over the past two seasons, Little allowed all of 26 total pressures on 993 pass-blocking snaps.

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    ” I got your black hole right here! ”

    Not sure if you’re razzing the science of black holes, or…Peters.

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    Downtown Rams@DowntownRams
    #Rams have reportedly had 19 private visits so far. They get 11 more.

    Vincent Bonsignore@VinnyBonsignore
    They also officially met with 60 players at the combine

    Rams Talk@realLARamsTalk
    @VinnyBonsignore How likely is it that the Rams spend the 31st pick on a player they haven’t met in person? How much can we read into the list of players they met at the Senior Bowl, combine, private meetings, etc? What if Lawrence or Bradbury are there but have not met w/ LAR?

    Vincent Bonsignore@VinnyBonsignore
    It would be unusual for them to take a player at that point that they haven’t had interaction with

    Rams Talk@realLARamsTalk
    Thanks, Vinny. Do you have a feel for the Rams confidence level in Allen at C?

    Vincent Bonsignore@VinnyBonsignore
    There was consistent talk last year that he was being viewed as their next starting center. So high. It’s up to him to now validate that confidence

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    Lindsey Thiry@LindseyThiry
    The Rams intend to sign QB John Wolford, per source. Wolford most recently played for the Arizona Hotshots in the AAF. He becomes becomes fourth QB on roster behind Goff, Bortles and Brandon Allen.

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    My 2019 250 player Big Board

    A few notes before I get to the list:

    1. I have seen every player. Guys like Pipkins I have only seen in the Shrine Game. Others I have seen a ton. So my grading is not perfect.

    2. This is a board built from a scoring system and not where I think they will land in the draft. That is a predictive board. So I get Kyler Murray is going #1 or #2 or not #29 where I have him. Its where he scored.

    3. As far as scoring, its new to me. I grade a player on several categories (depending on position) on a 1-10 scale. Injuries do not come into play. Neither do red flags from off the field. Athletic testing is a category, so it will affect a score a bit. The one exception this year is #113, Polite, his combine and pro Day was such an epic failure I moved him into the 4th.

    4. I put break points in where my grades dropped from round to round. Not where the actual round ends, like #32 and #64 etc…

    5. I want to thank some people that helped me out directly or indirectly. Alyo, 21Dog, Dzrams, Leafnose, Sun, and Butcher. They answered questions, brought up players I missed or overlooked or just made me go over a prospect again.

    6. My top 10 lists per position are coming.

    7. I summarized each player to give you an idea of their strengths and weaknesses, if you see one with too many one or the other, it doesn’t mean he should be higher or lower.

    8. ask any questions you like.

    1. Nick Bosa – EDGE – Ohio State – 6′-4″ 266 lbs. – A kung fu fighter level expert with his hands, equally effective vs. run or pass. Polished skill set. immediate starter.

    2. Quinnen Williams – IDL – Alabama – 6′-3″ 303 lbs. – Explosive, with a great first step, nice lateral mobility and a high end motor. No glaring weaknesses.

    3. Josh Allen – EDGE – Kentucky – 6′-5″ 262 lbs. – Explosive, well oiled machine that can bend the edge and also drop into coverage effectively.

    4. Devin White -LB – LSU – 6′-0″ 237 lbs. – ILB with sideline to sideline speed and finishes with a thump. Stout against the run and fluid enough in space for pass coverage.

    5. Christian Wilkins – IDL -Clemson – 6′-3″ 315 lbs. – Another quick, penetrating DT with added size to hold his own against the run. I didn’t see a player with better pad level then Wilkins. Ultra high character from all reports.

    6. D.K. Metcalf – WR -Mississippi – 6′-3″ 228 lbs. – a size/speed/strength trifecta. Plays like an alpha, his explosiveness combined with his size is just too much for most CBs to handle. His physicality makes press man a bad idea, allowing him even more cushion.

    7. Jeffery Simmons – IDL – Mississippi State – 6′-3″ 301 lbs. – Graded strictly on on-field play. A quick, penetrating DT, best suited for a 1 gap scheme. A punisher when he gets home.

    8. Clelin Ferrell – EDGE – Clemson – 6′-4″ 264 lbs. – Can play from a 2 or 3 point stance, has multiple pass rush moves and holds the edge against the run.

    9. Jonah Williams – OT – Alabama – 6′-5″ 302 lbs. – Strength, a good anchor and light on his feet. Has played RT and LT and would work inside. Good technique and plays under control.

    10. Byron Murphy – CB – Washington – 5′-11″ 190 lbs. – Physical, great ball skills, with an oily lower half, works in any coverage scheme and the smarts to play right away.

    11. Ed Oliver – IDL – Houston – 6′-2″ 287 lbs. – Ultra athletic with enough strength to force the issue against the pass and the run. Lives in opposing backfields. 1 gap 3 tech.

    12. Brian Burns – EDGE – Florida State 6′-5″ 249 lbs. – Another twitchy, quick pass rusher that uses a variety of moves and angles to get to the QB. My top pure pass rusher. Not as strong against the run.

    13. Rashan Gary – EDGE – Michigan – 6′-4″ 277 lbs. – Could play inside and out on the DL. Flashes crazy skill set at times, but hasn’t had the stats to back it up.

    14. Andre Dillard – OT – Washington State – 6′-5″ 315 lbs. – A highly athletic LT, light on his feet with a great mirror. Pass blocking is alot more advanced then run blocking simply due to WSUs offense. Needs to add some strength.

    15. Chauncey Gardner-Johnson – S – Florida – 5′-11″ 210 lbs. – A scheme transcendent FS that can play man, zone and even in the slot. A rare blend of instincts, range, speed and ball skills make him a versatile defender for a teams back end.

    16. Cody Ford – IOL – Oklahoma – 6′-4″ 229 lbs.– played heavier than listed weight. Excellent athlete for his size and could play RT, power for days and a great anchor makes him impossible to move, oh and a mauling finisher.

    17. K’Neal Harry – WR – Arizona State – 6′-2″ 228 lbs. – another big, strong WR. Great straightline speed, a bit tight creating some seperation issues, but overcomes with size and clamp like hands. Tough runner after the catch. Would work wonderfully in a vertical offense and in the redzone in any offense.

    18. Noah Fant – TE – Iowa – 6′-4″ 249 lbs. – Crazy athletic for a TE, combined with his route running and 4.5 speed, makes him a matchup problem. Run blocking improved this year. Can play in-line, flexed out or out of the backfield.

    19. Jawaan Taylor – OT – Florida – 6′-5″ 312 lbs. – RT that outplayed his LT-mate. Strong, big and athletic, an easy mover with heavy hands. Technique is still a work in progress. Can he slide over to the left side?

    20. Garrett Bradbury – IOL – NC State – 6′-3″ 306 lbs. – ultra-athletic for an OC, a technician, can anchor, high IQ. Always under control. Zone blocking scheme fit.

    21. Montez Sweat – EDGE – Mississippi State – 6′-6″ 260 lbs. – long and explosive, uses his hands well but lacks that flexibility to make him an elite pass rusher. At his best in a 3 point stance.

    22. Chris Lindstrom – IOL – Boston College – 6′-4″ 308 lbs. – strong with a powerful lower half to anchor, moves very well and with good form, he plays to the whistle all game long. A no holes but not elite OG. Fits any scheme.

    23. Devin Bush jr. – LB – Michigan – 5′-11″ 234 lbs. – Another sideline to sideline playmaker at ILB, he plays with a high end motor and looks to finish. Strong against the pass and the run.

    24. Nasir Adderley – S – Delaware – 6′-0″ 206 lbs. – Another swiss army knife FS that can play anywhere and comes with a CB background. Physical and not afraid of contact, sideline to sideline with ball skills. FCS competition isn’t much of a concern.

    25. AJ Brown – WR – Mississippi – 6′-1″ 226 lbs. -Another strong, athletic WR that is slippery in the open field. I like him in the slot, but you can move him around. Good, not great speed.

    26. T.J. Hockenson – TE – Iowa – 6′-5″ 251 lbs. – your more traditional seam splitter with the ability to inline block. More athletic then your typical “big” TE. Decent speed, but not the HR hitter Fant is. he works in any offense.

    27. Dexter Lawrence – IDL – Clemson – 6′-5″ 342 lbs.– A true NT that can dictate the LoS against the run and has rare athleticism for a man his size to press the gaps as a pass rusher. Immediate 2 down starter.

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    28. Greedy Williams – CB – LSU – 6′-2″ 185 lbs. -another big, fast (sub 4.4) Cb that plays with swagger. Fluid athlete and has good ball skills. Allergic to tackling and was a bit up and down this season. Legit #1 size, athleticism and skill set.

    29. Kyler Murray – QB – Oklahoma – 5′-10″ 207 lbs. – Ok in the accuracy dept., he is a playmaker with a fantastic arm and good mechanics, elite level athlete, his size scares the heck out of me, 1 year starter.

    30. Joshua Jacobs – RB – Alabama – 5′-10″ 220 lbs. – Great vision and enough juice to play inside and enough power to grind inside. Good pass catcher. Lacks a HR gear. Plenty of tread left on the tires from low usage at Alabama.

    31. DeAndre Baker – CB – Georgia – 5′-11″ 193 lbs.– ball skills are tremendous, plays physically and with the swagger of a #1, not as fast you want in a #1. Works in a variety of schemes imo.

    32. Chase Winovich – EDGE – Michigan – 6′-3″ 256 lbs. – Under-rated speed and athleticism, high motor and high IQ, sideline to sideline defender that can play the run and the pass, 3 down defender.

    33. Dalton Risner – OT – Kansas State- 6′-5″ 312 lbs. – Mauler, a strong, nasty mauler. RT that wants to finish you play after play. Experienced with good technique. 24 years old, so a bit older. man power scheme. I like him at RT, some may like him inside.

    34. Mack Wilson – LB – Alabama – 6′-1″ 240 lbs. – Probably the top pass defender at LBer in the draft. Could play with more physicality against the run. Didn’t play as instinctually as White or Bush.

    35. Irv Smith Jr. – TE- Alabama – 6′-2″ 242 lbs. – measured smaller then I expected. A do it all TE that blocks well, can work the seam and has a bit of juice after the catch that makes him a tough matchup.

    36. Erik McCoy – IOL – Texas A&M – 6′-4″ 303 lbs. – An OC/OG prospect with a nice blend of power and athleticism. plays under control with good technique. power or zone fit.

    37. Jerry Tillery – IDL – Notre Dame – 6′-6″ 295 lbs. – Great size and strength to handle the run and get after the QB. When he puts everything together, he is tough to stop. I thought he ran too hot and cold to be a first round pick.

    38. Charles Omenihu – IDL – Texas – 6′-5″ 280 lbs. – great length with a great get off, really put pressure on offensive lineman with his blend of size, strength and athleticism. He was a DE, but if he grows a bit into that frame, he could be another penetrating 3 tech.

    39. Taylor Rapp – S – Washington – 6′-0″ 208 lbs. – a SS with ok range. He’ll earn his paycheck playing closer to the LoS and being that extra run stopper. Physical with an edge.

    40. Amani Oruwariye – CB – Penn State – 6′-2″ 205 lbs. – sub 4.5 speed, and tested out of the gym at the combine. smooth athlete that plays up to his size. Works in any scheme.

    41. Deebo Samuel – WR – South Carolina – 5′-11″ 214 lbs. – Good hands, excellent route runner with a well oiled frame, and you have a slot WR that you can do a bunch of things with.

    42. Rock Ya-Sin – CB – Temple – 6′-0″ 192 lbs. – great name, good, not great speed and is a bit stiff in his movement, although its not something that hinders him too much. Physical and makes plays on the ball. man corner

    43. Kelvin Harmon – WR – NC State – 6′-3″ 221 lbs. -Another over the top vertical threat that plays with a bit of an edge to him. Not an all world athlete, but enough combined with his release and route running to create enough seperation.

    44. Damien Harris – RB – Alabama – 5′-10″ 216 lbs. – More of a power back, but is a smooth mover that can catch the football. Good vision and an ability to bounce it outside.

    45. Marquise Brown – WR – Oklahoma – 5′-9″ 166 lbs. -a HR hitter that is quick, fast and hard to get your hands on. A threat to house it every time he touches the ball. Big question: can that frame handle NFL abuse?

    46. Julian Love – CB – Notre Dame – 5′-11″ 195 lbs. – smooth, but not fast. Physical, with outstanding ball skills. Advanced footwork. I think he works in a variety of schemes.

    47. Jace Sternberger – TE – Texas A&M – 6′-4″ 251 lbs. – a free moving TE with very good hands and good speed. Won’t be confused with Hockenson as a blocker, but hilds his own. A prototypical TE with only 1 year of production under his belt.

    48. D’Andre Walker – EDGE – Georgia – 6′-2″ 251 lbs. – Stout against the run with a developing pass rush skill set, high motor, 1 year starter so room to grow.

    49. Trayvon Mullen – CB – Clemson – 6′-2″ 199 lbs. – Grabby and inconsistent, but man are all the traits there to be a #1. Size, speed, and he doesn’t shy away from contact. Press man seems like his best position.

    50. Daniel Jones – QB – Duke – 6′-5″ 221 lbs. – NFL size, great mechanics, enough arm to make all the throws and real good short and intermediate accuracy. A plus athlete. Came from a play action offense so his learning curve is small.

    51. David Edwards – OT -Wisconsin – 6′-6″ 308 lbs. – Another strong, mobile OT from Wisconsin. RT or possibly RG, he is well coached but lags a bit behind because he is still transitioning from TE.

    52. Juan Thornhill -S – Virginia- 6′-0″ 205 lbs. – If your shopping for a ballhawk FS, here you go. On top of that, his combine testing was otherworldly. He doesn’t play that explosively, but he has plenty of juice. Solid tackler.

    53. Deionte Thompson – S – Alabama – 6′-1″ 195 lbs. – Another rangey FS, Like most Alabama defenders, he’s aggressive. 1 year starter and his inexperience or instincts (not sure which) got him in trouble at times.

    54. Christian Miller – EDGE – Alabama – 6′-3″ 247 lbs. – tough and aggressive, more fluid than explosive, still fairly inexperienced as a starter, solid against the run. Love his upside.

    55. Hakeem Butler – WR – Iowa State- 6′-5″ 227 lbs. – Yet another size/strength/long speed trifecta. For a big guy he runs good routes, but his money is deep along the boundry, back shoulders and redzone catches. Tough to bring down 1 on 1.

    56. Johnathan Abram – S – Mississippi State- 5′-11″ 205 lbs. – A old school hammer dropping SS that sets the tone from the backend. Sideline to sideline with bad intentions. Lack of coverage ability drops him down in my book.

    57. Dwayne Haskins – QB – Ohio State – 6′-3″ 231 lbs. – NFL size, a good arm, overall good accuracy. Mechanics are a mess and will need to be retooled from the floor up. 1 year starter that needs time.

    58. Greg Little – OT – Mississippi – 6′-5″ 310 lbs. – Has the size, agility and strength to be a high calibur LT, but yet he just is too inconsistant at this point in his development. I am not sure what is holding him back.

    59. Drew Lock – QB – Missouri – 6′-4″ 228 lbs. – Prototypical size and big arm, plays with some swagger (some like some don’t, I don’t), OK mechanically and ok as an athlete. Most experience amongst the top tier of QBs.

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    60. David Montgomery – RB – Iowa State – 5′-10″ 222 lbs. – Not bursty, but his balance/ footwork is great, size for a #1 back, can catch and block on 3rd down, power back.

    61. Zach Allen – EDGE – Boston College – 6′-4″ 281 lbs. – another tough and aggressive run defender, high motor, high IQ. Enough experience to start day 1. 43 end from a 3 point stance.

    62. Michael Deiter – OT – Wisconsin – 6′-5″ 309 lbs. – He has played every line position, very athletic, with functional strength, and like every Wisc. OL, he has been well coached and has advanced technique.

    63. Riley Ridley – WR – Georgia – 6′-1″ 199 lbs. – dynamic WR that is a good route runner that maintains speed in and out of his breaks, fluid athlete and has that #1 wr attitude.

    64. Justin Layne – CB – Michigan State – 6′-2″ 192 lbs. – WR convert with ball skills that has some physicality to his game, but is going to need to be taught the finer points of being a CB.

    65. Yodny Cajuste – OT – West Virginia – 6′-5″ 312 lbs. – He has power for days and is a smooth mover in space given his size. I think he works in a zone or man power blocking scheme.

    66. Dru Samia – IOL – Oklahoma – 6′-5″ 305 lbs. – Great athlete for a OG, that uses superior technique over power and plays to the whistle all day. perfect zone blocker.

    67. Parris Campbell – WR – Ohio State – 6′-0″ 205 lbs. – Great speed, great athlete, route running and play strength need to improve. Get him the ball early and let him use that speed.

    68. Devin Singletary – RB- FAU – 5′-7″ 203 lbs. – Great vision, jitter bug in his movement, didn’t catch much in college. Always looking to hit the big one.

    69. Vosean Joseph – LB – Florida – 6′-2″ 230 lbs – a WLBer with side to side speed and the skill set to matchup with TEs or RBs in the passing game. Play strength and slow reaction at times is an issue, making him a 43 WLB only.

    70. Dre’Mont Jones – IDL – Ohio State – 6′-3″ 281 lbs. – lack of an anchor against the run pushes him down the board, his burst, athletic ability and a nice changeup of pass rush moves gives him a place to rush the passer from the inside on passing downs.

    71. Elgton Jenkins – IOL – Mississippi State – 6′-5″ 310 lbs. – OC that has good size and a nice blend of athletic ability and power. Neither will wow you, but he will work in any scheme.

    72. Daylon Mack – IDL – Texas A&M – 6′-1″ 336 lbs. – Size, strength and surprising explosiveness. He’s a NT that can anchor at the point of attack or use that 1st step to disrupt a gap. Not going to be a real pass rush threat.

    73. Miles Sanders – RB – Penn State – 5′-11″ 211 lbs. – bell cow size and a nice blend of power and good footwork, 1 year starter behind Barkley, good pass catcher, lead all RBs with 4 fumbles lost last year.

    74. Gerald Willis – IDL – Miami – 6′-2″ 302 lbs. – runs a bit hot and cold, but when hot he is tough to stop. has shown multiple pass moves, has decent get off at the snap and his power is decent for the position.

    75. Ben Powers – IOL – Oklahoma – 6′-4″ 307 lbs. – the power of the 2 Oklahoma OGs, plays controlled and just out works the guy across from him. Not the most fluid athlete. Power block scheme.

    76. Amani Hooker – S – Iowa – 5′-11″ 210 lbs. – a SS with good range and excellent ball skills. Not bursty, but his intelligence and anticipation keep him in every play. Excellent tackler.

    77. Khalen Saunders – IDL – Western Illinois – 6′-0″ 324 lbs. – Length is an issue, but he is a stout anchor with his built in leverage and strength. Has enough athletic ability to rush the passer, although its not his strong suit. Wore down in the games I saw. FCS level of competition.

    78. Dax Raymond – TE – Utah State – 6′-5″ 255 lbs. – another smooth mover with natural hands and will create problems for S/LBers down the middle of the field. Effort blocker.

    79. Oshane Ximines – EDGE – Old Dominion – 6′-3″ 253 lbs. – a one man wrecking crew at OD with a variety of pass rush moves and a high rev motor. Will need some coaching to fulfill his potential.

    80. Joejuan Williams – CB – Vanderbilt – 6′-4″ 211 lbs. – Really tall for a corner, but isn’t as stiff as I imagined him. Add his physicality and you have a big press corner or a FS.

    81. JJ Arcega-Whiteside – WR – Stanford – 6′-2″ 225 lbs. – A big possession reciever in the NFL that makes contested catch after contested catch. A chain mover and a redzone threat with good hands.

    82. Terrill Hanks – LB – New Mexico State – 6′-2″ 242 lbs. – another 43 WILL. Plays faster then his timed speed and is a converted S. Coverage and range are his bread and butter, needs to get stronger (which shouldn’t be an issue)

    83. Dawson Knox – TE – Mississippi – 6′-4″ 254 lbs. – NFL size with sneaky speed, under-used in a crowded pass catching group. Good hands with a bit of wiggle that makes him dangerous in the open field. Willing blocker.

    84. Will Grier – QB – West Virginia – 6′-3″ 217 lbs. – A gunslinger, good, not great arm. good mobility, plays fearlessly, good accuracy, needs to clean up some mechanical things and take care of the ball better.

    85. Renell Wren – IDL – Arizona State – 6′-5″ 318 lbs. – strength and length are his calling cards (30 reps with 34″ arms is really impressive) easy mover both laterally and going forward. Leverage can be an issue and really just needs to be coached up.

    86. Devine Ozigbo – RB – Nebraska – 5′-11″ 222 lbs. – He’s got a nice power/ speed combo that you can’t teach, runs hard and has some explosion to him, good pass catcher, only 1 real year of production.

    87. Connor McGovern – IOL – Penn State – 6′-5″ 308 lbs. – A nice blend of power and athleticism that is more fluid then one would expect. needs technique work and lunges at times, but has a nasty demeanor.

    88. Darnell Savage – S – Maryland – 5′-10″ 198 lbs. – What I consider a combo safety that has excellent ball skills like a FS, yet plays a fast, aggressive thumping style that you expect from a SS. Can bite a bit too much and get over-aggressive at times, but I love his game.

    89. Elijah Holyfield – RB – Georgia – 5′-10″ 217 lbs. – Not c=going to be mistaken for a HR threat, but light on his feet and good vision, a thumper. Now mileage, not used to catch passes.

    90. Emanuel Hall – WR – Missouri – 6′-2″ 201 lbs. – A ridiculous athlete in a great frame for a WR. Not the most natural of hands, will needto be coached up on route running. But he has the full package.

    91. David Long – CB – Michigan – 5′-11″ 196 lbs. – Solid in a word. Solid speed, solid athletic profile, solid in his movement from the waist down. Nothing that wows you. An NFL weight room is going to do him wonders.

    92. Nate Davis – IOL – Charlotte – 6′-3″ 316 lbs. – Interesting blend of power and flexibility. G/T prospect that has to move inside due to lack of length. I think he works in power man or zone blocking schemes.

    93. Marquise Blair – S – Utah – 6′-1″ 195 lbs. – A nice size/speed S with an ultra-physical demeanor. Needs to clean up missed tackles and didn’t make a ton of plays when the ball was in the air, but has all the tools. played some LBer which limited his coverage opportunities.

    94. Clayton Thorson – QB – Northwestern – 6′-4″ 222 lbs. – Good arm strength, ability to read the field, moves around ok, accuracy is off and on, solid mechanics. Good size for the position.

    95. Kahale Warring – TE – San Diego State – 6′-5″ 252 lbs. – High upside prospect that was late to football after being a water polo player. Good speed and great size/frame for a TE. His blocking is OK.

    96. Ben Banogu – EDGE – TCU – 6′-4″ 250 lbs. – Long and athletic build, I love his balance of being solid against the run and his ability to convert speed to power as a pass rusher. Still a bit raw.

    97. Jamel Dean – CB – Auburn – 6′-1″ 206 lbs. – ran a 4.31 but doesn’t play that fast, a bit stiff thru the middle allowing separation coming out of his backpedal. That said, he plays tough (including playing with a cast on his hand) is fast enough and has all the physical attributes a team is looking for.

    98. Cameron Smith – LB – USC – 6′-2″ 238 lbs – ILB with the best instincts in the class. Solid run defender with excellent pursuit skills, a bit stiff which limits his pass coverage.

    99. Kaleb McGary – OT – Washington – 6′-7″ 317 lbs. – A mauler with plenty of size and experience. He isn’t the most nimble or athletic OL, but he gets the job done. Technique could use some cleaning up to get the most out of his skill set. Man power scheme fit.

    100. DaMarkus Lodge – WR – Mississippi – 6′-2″ 202 lbs. – Mostly unknown due to Brown and Metcalf, but he is a physical, athletic WR that has run a limited tree. Drops are my biggest issue with him.

    101. Darrell Henderson – RB – Memphis – 5′-8″ 208 lbs. – Slippery in space with HR speed, didn’t catch a ton of passes, doesn’t carry the size to consistantly run between the tackles, but is willing.

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    102. Germaine Pratt – LB – NC State – 6′-3″ 240 lbs. – Another S convert with good coverage skills, but is slow to process everything in front of him. I think he is best as a Will in the NFL.

    103. Josh Oliver – TE – San Jose State – 6′-5″ 249 lbs. – Good, not great speed, plays with some physicality to his game, athletic with a large catch radius makes him a tough matchup in hte seam before and after the catch. Blocking could use work.

    104. Myles Gaskin – RB – Washington – 5′-9″ 205 lbs. – Operates well in space. Good pass catcher, can work inside and out. A lot of touches.

    105. Terry McLaurin – WR – Ohio State – 6′-0″ 208 lbs. – Stumbled on him watching Campbell. Outstanding deep speed (4.34), nice route runner that has run an advanced tree at OSU. Route running combined with 4.3 speed makes for a tough matchup for a CB.

    106. Daniel Wise – IDL – Kansas – 6′-3″ 281 lbs. – A 1 gap scheme penetrator that has enough get off to get after the QB. Not enough sand in his pants to hold up against the run. Had a nice Shrine Bowl Week.

    107. Joe Giles-Harris – LB – Duke – 6′-2″ 234 lbs. – A stack and shed ILBer with some coverage ability. Won’t wow you sideline to sideline, but makes up for it with excellent instincts and reaction times.

    108. Tytus Howard – OT – Alabama State – 6′-5″ 322 lbs. – quite the package of size, strength and athleticism. But he is raw. Sushi raw. He could work inside or out, in probably any scheme. I say that because he is raw. Did I mention how raw he is?

    109. Te’Von Coney – LB – Notre Dame – 6′-1″ 234 lbs. – A between the tackles, tough, thumping gap filler. Athletic limitations make him a poor defender against the pass. ILB only, lacks the range to play outside.

    110. Benny Snell – RB – Kentucky – 5′-10″ 224 lbs. – a power back that works smoothly from the inside out. Has enough wiggle to make you miss and enough strength to run you over. Good in pass pro. lacks HR speed.

    111. Isaac Nauta – TE – Georgia – 6′-3″ 244 lbs. – He is a ferocious blocker and a load to bring down with the ball in his hands, but his athletic profile and 4.9 speed reinforces that he is more of a sit down in zones type of TE in the passing game.

    112. Jaquan Johnson – S – Miami – 5′-10″ 191 lbs. – A bit of a tweener, size of a FS, aggressiveness of a SS. Good range, but hasn’t made a ton of plays on the ball. Does give you some scheme flexibility.

    113. Jachai Polite – EDGE – Florida – 6′-3″ 258 – A well oiled, explosive pass rusher with a high motor. needs to play around 245 to 250. I have changed how I grade and have taken red flags out, but his showing at the combine and pro day cannot be overlooked. If he pulls his head out, he will be a day 3 steal, or he’s out of the league in a year or 2.

    114. Kyle Shurmur – QB – Vanderbilt – 6′-4″ 230 lbs. – great size for the position, good arm, comes from a play action, under center offense so learning curve will be smaller, erratic with accuracy.

    115. KeeSean Johnson – WR – Fresno State – 6′-1″ 201 lbs. – Advanced route runner with strong hands (never saw him drop a ball in any game I watched) average athletic ability. His size, route running and hands will allow him to line up anywhere as a possession WR.

    116. David Long – LB – West Virginia – 5′-11″ 227 lbs. – a tweener Big nickel backer/ 43 Will backer. Good instincts with a bit of thump and ability to drop into coverage. Lacks the size to hold up well against the run or shed effectively.

    117. Max Scharping – OT – Northern Illinois – 6′-6″ 327 lbs. – I love his size/athletic combination. Will need to be developed, but he could play either tackle spot, or inside at OG.

    118. Bruce Anderson – RB – NDSU – 5′-11″ 210 lbs. – great size and power, good lateral movement to bounce runs outside, plus pass catcher, good in pass pro, lacks long speed. kick returning is a plus.

    119. Ryan Connelly – LB – Wisconsin – 6′-2″ 242 lbs. – Heady player doing his best work coming forward. ILB only, coverage isn’t his strong suit.

    120. Jaylon Ferguson – EDGE – Louisiana Tech – 6′-5″ 270 lbs. – 43 end only, holds a strong edge against the run, excellent hand fighter as a pass rusher, lacks athleticism to be anything more then a mediocre rusher at the NFL level.

    121. Beau Benzschawel – IOL – Wisconsin – 6′-6″ 309 lbs. – Not a smooth mover, but his forte is moving large bodies with his power. Technique needs some refining. OG in a power blocking scheme.

    122. Justice Hill – RB – Oklahoma State – 5;-10″ 198 lbs. – a hr hitter (4.40) with excellent balance/footwork. Plenty of pass catches in college, offers little in the form of power.

    123. Joe Jackson – EDGE – Miami – 6′-4″ 275 lbs. – 43 end only, solid against the run, not explosive enough to be a feared pass rusher. Power over agility as he matured.

    124. Brett Rypien – QB – Boise State – 6′-2″ 210 lbs. – Accurate with good mechanics from the ground up, won’t wow you with athleticism but isn’t a statue either, plays under control, lacking a bit of arm strength.

    125. Andy Isabella – WR – UMass – 5′-9″ 188 lbs. – DZ special right here. He talked me into going back and looking him over. glad I did. Elite speed affords him a cushion, elite explosiveness in and out of breaks allows him separation. Can get manhandled in press coverage, but he’s a fighter. Slot only, but could be extremely dangerous. in the right offense.

    126. Justin Hollins – EDGE – Oregon – 6′-5″ 248 lbs. – A quick twitch pass rusher that wins on speed and quickness, needs to add strength before he is a 3 down 34 edge. The package is there though.

    127. Trayveon Williams – RB – Texas A&M – 5′-8″ 206 lbs. – Decent power and elusiveness for his size, he is excellent in all aspects of the passing game, lacks vision (I saw him just run right into piles too often).

    128. Kaden Smith – TE – Stanford – 6′-5″ 255 lbs. – Soft, reliable hands and excellent size, doesn’t win with speed or strength, relies on going over the top of defenders and highpointing balls or sitting down in a zone. Needs to add strength to be a better all around TE.

    129. Stanley Morgan Jr. – WR – Nebraska – 6′-0″ 202 lbs. – Very nuanced route runner with natural hands and 4.5 speed. Not the most explosive athlete, but is athletic. Gets after it as a blocker.

    130. Terry Godwin – WR – Georgia – 5′-11″ 184 lbs. – Shifty athlete with decent hands and is a great route runner. Has a narrow frame that might not carry much more weight, so slot is his NFL spot,

    131. Bobby Evans – OT – Oklahoma – 6′-4″ 312 lbs. -A smooth moving, athletic OT with decent power and a good anchor. Run blocking is ahead of his pass blocking. ZBS fit.

    132. Kingsley Keke – IDL – Texas A&M – 6′-3″ 288 lbs. – an advanced set of pass rush moves coupled with his athletic traits make him a decent pass rush specialist lacking an anchor against the run. Needs to play with more energy.

    133. L.J. Collier – EDGE – TCU – 6′-2″ 283 lbs. – Exact opposite of Banogu, not a twitchy athlete, more of a brute both against the run and the pass. Plays with a good motor. 43 DE only.

    134. Bryce Love – RB – Stanford – 5′-9″ 200 lbs. – Elusive runner with speed to take it to the house, a former Heisman candidate that has fought injuries for 2 years.

    135. David Sills V – WR – West Virginia – 6′-3″ 211 lbs. – QB turned WR, so he understands coverage. He’s a sneaky vertical threat. Mechanically sound route runner with good, not great, hands. Size to work in the redzone, otherwise a possession receiver.

    136. Mike Edwards – S – Kentucky – 5′-10″ 205 lbs. – Another solid run defending FS with great instincts, but lacks real range. Aggressive, but not to a hinderance. Slot CB/Big Nickel/FS/SS depending on what a team wants from him.

    137. Michael Jackson – CB – Miami – 6′-1″ 210 lbs. – Strong and physical style of play with decent play speed and good not great movement skills. Good in run support. translate to an NFL press man corner.

    138. Lonnie Johnson Jr – CB – Kentucky – 6′-2″ 213 lbs. – great speed and agility for a big CB but has no ints. to show for it. Would liked to have seen more aggression out of him.

    139. T.J. Edwards – LB – Wisconsin – 6′-0″ 230 lbs. – A nice fit as a 34 ILB, a tad undersized, but that is the way the NFL is going. Plays well moving forward and can hold his own in zone coverage. Too tight to turn and run with TEs. Like his teammate Connelly, good instincts.

    140. Rodney Anderson – RB – Oklahoma – 6′-0″ 224 lbs. – as his size suggests, he’s a power back that has surprising athleticism and burst. Not a long speed back, but at the same time is a good pass catcher. ACL tear Sept. 8th of 2018.

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    141. Drew Sample – TE – Washington – 6′-5″ 255 lbs. – Used primarily as a blocker, he is a decent pass catcher with good hands and a huge catch radius. Decent speed, average athleticism.

    142. Antoine Wesley – WR – Texas Tech – 6′-4″ 206 lbs. – Nice route runner for his size, solid hands and plays tough. Obviously needs to add some weight, but has a great frame for a WR. Love his upside.

    143. Chase Hansen – LB – Utah – 6′-3″ 222 lbs. – Another converted S that fits now as a 43 Will that can use the space to seek and destroy. Good coverage skills and athletic profile, but not unsurprising, struggles disengaging from blocks.

    144. Isaiah Johnson – CB – Houston – 6′-2″ 208 lbs. – Converted WR with ball skills. Still learning the position, so time is needed to develop, but hard to teach his size, speed (4.4) and fluidity.

    145. Will Harris – S – Boston College – 6′-1″ 207 lbs. – A size/speed (4.4) SS with an aggressive nature against the run and tons of range against the pass. The TE eraser. (fun note, against Iowa, helped hold Fant and Hockenson to 3 catches for 17 yards…)

    146. Demarcus Christmas – IDL – Florida State – 6′-3″ 294 lbs. – An odd prospect because his size would scream 3 tech, while his skill set says more of a 2 gap NT. He is stout against the run, but doesn’t offer much in the pass rush dept.

    147. Dennis Daley – OT – South Carolina – 6′-5″ 317 lbs. – He is a mauler with a very good anchor, decent athlete for his size, but I think he’s a RT or OG in a man power scheme.

    148. Ross Pierschbacher – IOL – Alabama – 6′-4″ 307 lbs. – good size for a OC and is a surpringly smooth mover. Needs to get stronger, but is not a weakling.

    149. Hunter Renfrow – WR – Clemson – 5′-10″ 184 lbs. – Your typical slot WR that has enough speed to be effective. Great hands, good route runner, understands coverages and huge effort.

    150. Foster Moreau – TE – LSU – 6′-4″ 251 lbs. – Another underused reciever at LSU, physical and a bit stiff, he is a blocker first and foremost with some zone catching upside, maybe pushing the seam a bit.

    151. Wyatt Ray – EDGE – Boston College – 6′-3″ 257 lbs. – A speed to power converter that holds his own very well for his size against the run. Harold Landry’s understudy so I like him more then most I think.

    152. Saivion Smith – CB – Alabama – 6′-1″ 199 lbs. – Big and physical with suspect speed, he needs more coaching, but I think the skill set is there.

    153. Mike Bell – S – Fresno State – 6′-3″ 210 lbs. – Good range, good ball skills and good against the run, nothing pops out at you. His lack of speed scares me a bit.

    154. Chuma Edoga – OT – USC – 6′-4″ 308 lbs. – Athletic and light on his feet, plenty of length to man the LT position. Wildly inconsistent film this year and lack of strength means he is going to need time to be developed. ZBS is his fit.

    155. Isaiah Buggs – IDL – Alabama – 6′-3″ 306 lbs. – Physical, over-hyped, underachiever. His strength and physicality makes him solid against the run, but he just never ramped it up to make himself a pass rushing force often enough for my taste. Do not like his motor.

    156. Ben Burr-Kirven – LB – Washington – 6′-0″ 230 lbs. – Another undersized ball of fury. 43 Will that struggles taking on blockers but plays fast and likes contact.

    157. Tre Watson – LB – Maryland – 6′-2″ 235 lbs. – ILB that can bring the lumber. 5 ints on the year shows he’s ok in coverage as well. A stat machine that would work in a defense that can keep him clean.

    158. Marvell Tell – S – USC – 6′-2″ 198 lbs. – Great size for the position, but was terribly inconsistent this year, then tested real well, making me think its a lack of ability to diagnose quickly or lack of effort. Both scare the heck out of me.

    159. Penny Hart – WR – Georgia State – 5′-8″ 180 lbs. – A nuanced route runner that will have to work out of the slot and plays with a toughness that will help him thrive there along with having a little shiftiness to him.

    160. Anthony Nelson – EDGE – Iowa – 6′-7″ 271 lbs. – As a 43 End, think all Hulk, no Spiderman. Great anchor against the run, bull rush only against the pass. Base end in an even front.

    161. Kris Boyd – CB – Texas – 6′-0″ 201 lbs. – Good size and 4.4 speed, physical and aggressive, that aggressiveness works against him at times. Not the smoothest in and out of his transitions.

    162. Darius Slayton – WR – Auburn – 6′-1″ 190 lbs. – He’s was AUs vertical threat, so in that HUNH he was either running deep or catching WR screens. Needs route tree and route running work, but I like his sudden-ness and deep speed.

    163. Sutton Smith – EDGE – Northern Illinois – 6′-0″ 233 lbs. – A savvy yet undersized pass rusher that lacks the physical traits to hold his own against the run. His best bet might be to switch to an OLB.

    164. Miles Boykin – WR – Notre Dame – 6′-4″ 220 lbs. – Talk about a size/ speed combo. under-used at ND, that has plenty of upside. He will need to be coached up, but all the talent is there. Question is: Can he get it all to click?

    165. Ryan Bates – OT – Penn State – 6′-5″ 306 lbs. – I think he could be a super sub for a zbs team. He has played all over for Penn State and has decent movement skills and enough strength to play inside.

    166. Ryan Finley – QB – NC State – 6′-4″ 213 lbs. – in a word: OK. Ok arm strength, OK accuracy, OK mechanics, OK athleticism.

    167. Karan Higdon – RB – Michigan – 5′-9″ 206 lbs. – A patient, controlled runner with decent power and good speed. Excellent viion meshes well with his 1 cut and go style. Doesn’t move the needle in the passing game.

    168. Bobby Okereke – LB – Stanford – 6′-1″ 239 lbs. – He’s a thumper. I like him as a Will so he can seek and destroy while avoiding blockers, once engaged in a block, he cannot disengage. Surprisingly stiff considering his angular frame.

    169. Sheldrick Redwine – S – Miami – 6′-0″ 196 lbs. – Nice combination of speed and physicality. A CB turned S, still feeling his way in his new position, team will need to coach him up.

    170. Blake Cashman – LB – Minnesota – 6′-1″ 237 lbs. – A Will LBer that lacks speed, but makes up for it with effort. Flows well to the ball, but needs to be kept clean and could use a year in an NFL weightroom which could give him some positional flexibility.

    171. Dillon Mitchell – WR – Oregon – 6′-1″ 197 lbs. – Smooth athlete with fluid movement and explosive, making him a RAC terror. Iffy hands at times and needs route work, so he is a bit of a project, but all the parts are there.

    172. Dontavius Russell – IDL – Auburn – 6′-3″ 319 lbs. – High effort, high motor run plugger with a bit of gap penetration. A 1 or 2 gap NT. A poor man’s Dexter Lawrence seems to fit.

    173. Mark Fields – CB – Clemson – 6′-0″ 192 lbs. – sub 4.4 speed in a 6′ body with loose joints. injuries and stuck behind guys on depth chart make him a bit unpolished.

    174. Oli Udoh – OT – Elon – 6′-6″ 323 lbs. – Another Shrine game and Senior bowl kid. 35 3/8″ arms to go on an almost 6′-6″ frame make for plenty of length. He is raw, but has the athletic ability and size to make a run at a roster spot to be developed.

    175. Austin Bryant – EDGE – Clemson – 6′-4″ 271 lbs. – works either in a 2 point or 3 point stance, a try hard pass rusher with great length, decent athletic ability, needs coaching up. Should be stouter against the run then he is.

    176. Jordan Ta’amu – QB – Mississippi – 6′-3″ 221 lbs. – Can make throws to every level of the field and do so with accuracy, plus athleticism, good mechanics, needs time to be developed in a NFL offense.

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    177. Khalil Hodge – LB – Buffalo – 6′-1″ 235 lbs. -stat machine that won with athletic ability and a high motor. Balloned in weight as the season wore on and is now a reported 255 lbs and he ran a 5.03 40 at his pro day.

    178. Jalen Hurd – WR – Baylor – 6′-5″ 226 lbs. – Pretty fluid athlete for his size. Played in the slot for Baylor, I think he works inside or out. Played for 3 years as a RB for Tenn. before a concussion made him want to switch positions to WR so he is a development type.

    179. Isaiah Prince – OT – Ohio State – 6′-6″ 305 lbs. – A good mover, but stiff which is weird. Doesn’t get good bend in his sets. That diminishes his strength some. He has the size the NFL wants. ZBS is his best fit.

    180. Armon Watts – IDL – Arkansas – 6′-5″ 300 lbs. – 1 year starter that needs to clean up a lot of technique, but held his own against the run and did show some pass rush ability. He could be scheme flexible.

    181. Hamp Cheevers – CB – Boston College – 5′-9″ 169 lbs. – Smooth mover with good speed and plus hands. He is a great fit as a nickel CB in the slot.

    182. Malik Gant – S – Marshall – 6′-0″ 209 lbs. – Physical finisher in the run game and fast enough to cover. Does not possess much in the way of ball skills. SS that could match up against TEs and be that 8th man in the box.

    183. Jakobi Meyers – WR – NC State – 6′-2″ 203 lbs. – He works outside as a vertical threat or inside as a “big slot” due to his willingness to go over the middle of the field.

    184. Zach Gentry – TE – Michigan – 6′-8″ 265 lbs. – a mountain of a TE, his catch radius is insane with is 34 plus inch arms added into that 6′-8″ body. His length gets him in trouble leverage wise blocking, but he is a matchup problem in the middle of the field.

    185. Drue Tranquill – LB – Notre Dame – 6′-2″ 234 lbs. – Physical, high IQ, high motor guy that lacks the athletic traits needed to be a 3 down backer. 2 ACL surgeries are a concern. Tested really well at the combine.

    186. Sean Bunting – CB – Central Michigan – 6′-0″ 195 lbs. – Good size, speed and is a fluid athlete. He’s getting by on athletic ability alone, needs technique work.

    187. Greg Gaines – IDL – Washington – 6′-1″ 312 lbs. – A fire hydrant. Built in leverage and all day power make him ideal as a early down run stuffer that offers little in the form of a pass rush.

    188. Mecole Hardman – WR – Georgia – 5′-10″ 187 lbs. – A slot reciever with legit 4.34 speed. Shifty in the open field with great vision. Under-used at Georgia so there is room to grow, + return man.

    189. Tommy Sweeney – TE – Boston College – 6′-5″ 251 lbs. – A natural pass catcher, doesn’t play outside of his skillset and just outworks you. Not a tremendous athlete. Good routerunner in a class of average routerunners. High effort blocker makes him an in-line dual threat TE in 12 personnel.

    190. Tyler Jones – OT – NC State – 6′-3″ 306 lbs. – At his size, he’s moving inside to OG, a technician with above average athletic ability and average at best strength, he profiles well into a ZBS with a year or 2 to add NFL muscle and mass.

    191. Michael Jordan – IOL – Ohio State – 6′-6″ 312 lbs. – played G & C, I think he is a OC. Good strength and a good anchor, lacks lateral movement skills. Power blocking scheme only.

    192. Jahlani Tavai – LB – Hawaii – 6′-2″ 250 lbs. – He plays decisively and not afraid to exchange power, doesn’t offer much in the way of pass coverage. Built like an old school Mike and I’m not sure how that plays in todays NFL.

    193. Gary Jennings Jr. – WR – West Virginia – 6′-1″ 214 lbs. – Nice size/athlete profile that can get deep and has strong hands. Needs to work on route running and getting stronger.

    194. Trysten Hill – IDL – UCF – 6′-3″ 308 lbs. – Nice burst with some power, a totally unrefined skill set, high end motor. Would be best served in a rotation.

    195. Preston Williams – WR – Colorado State – 6′-4″ 211 lbs. another speed/strength/size guy with an impressive toolbox and some impressive film. Bad pro day and an arrest for shoving his GF – red flags galore.

    196. Deshaun Davis – LB – Auburn – 5′-11″ 237 lbs. – A force in the middle, tough, strong and stiff in his movement skills. Lacks the traits necessary to defend the pass. Gives me a London Fletcher vibe.

    197. Shareef Miller – EDGE – Penn State – 6′-5″ 254 lbs. – quick, smooth and good range, not a run defender, I wished he played tougher or with more edge to him. There is untapped potential in him.

    198. Travis Homer – RB – Miami – 5′-10″ 201 lbs. – Good balance, and a smooth athlete, works well in the passing game blocking and recieving, doesn’t do anything that wows you and I’ve got questions about his vision.

    199. Ricky Walker – IDL – Virginia Tech – 6′-2″ 304 lbs. – A squatty one gap DT that does his best work going forward with a nice intital get off. Lacks the length and athleticism most teams are looking for.

    200. Cody Barton – LB – Utah – 6′-3″ 237 lbs. – A thumper with surprising range for his build, he isn’t afraid of mixing it up and plays with a high motor. inconsistency really hurts his grade. He could fit in a variety positions and schemes.

    201. Chris Slayton – IDL – Syracuse – 6′-4″ 307 lbs. – Powerful, with a good build, not overly athletic. Excellent motor.

    202. Anthony Ratliff-Williams – WR – North Carolina – 6′-1″ 200 lbs. – Good hands and is very good after the catch. Nice acceleration, decent field vision. A willing blocker.

    203. Iman Marshall – CB – USC – 6′-1″ 207 lbs. – I love his frame and his physical demeanor, but he was too up and down and gives away too many easy catches underneath.

    204. Montre Hartage – CB – Northwestern – 5′-11″ 190 lbs. – A ballhawk (9 ints) that will stick his nose in and tackle. He is a bit stiff and his long speed is not great (4.68 confirms this) so should go to a zone team.

    205. Ugochukwu Amadi – S – Oregon – 5′-9″ 199 lbs. – A nickel safety, lacks the size to cover bigger WRs or TEs, but not afraid of contact and is a good punt returner. Did some slot work in the game I saw.

    206. Qadree Ollison – RB – Pittsburgh – 6′-1″ 228 lbs. – Thick and powerful make him a tough runner to bring down and a punisher between the tackles. Lacks burst and a top gear, but isn’t real slow.

    207. Trey Pipkins – OT – Sioux Falls – 6′-6″ 309 lbs. – truth in advertising, I have only seen him in the shrine game. He showed a nice combination of size, athletic ability and strength, he’s going to need time to develop I would imagine.

    208. Maxx Crosby – EDGE – Eastern Michigan – 6′-5″ 255 lbs. – Long, athletic and highly productive, needs to add some muscle in the NFL, which makes him a ST regular with rotational edge upside.

    209. Alize Mack – TE – Notre Dame – 6′-4″ 249 lbs. – A seam weapon with good hands and good athleticism, he is underwhelming as a blocker and might be best used split out wide (ND did use him in-line and out)

    210. Malik Reed – EDGE – Nevada – 6′-1″ 237 lbs. – Athletic and loose limbed, high motor and high character, might suffer from tweener-itis. Is he a 34 edge or a 43 lber? I like him as a 34 edge as a situational pass rusher.

    211. Ryan Davis – WR – Auburn – 5′-10″ 189 lbs. – Your typical undersized slot WR with good hands and slippery in traffic. Auburn didn’t use him deep.

    212. Carl Granderson – EDGE – Wyoming – 6′-5″ 255 lbs. – Long with above average athleticism, occasionally flashes some speed to power. Underwhelming as a run defender.

    213. Derrick Baity – CB – Kentucky – 6′-2″ 197 lbs. – Great size for the position, but needs to add some lbs for the next level. A bit disjointed in his movement skills, good fit in a zone scheme.

    214. Gardner Minshew – QB – Washington State – 6′-1″ 225 lbs. – strong arm, unflappable in the pocket and decent mobility, his accuracy comes and goes and needs to be developed in a pro offense.

    215. Cece Jefferson – EDGE – Florida – 6′-2″ 266 lbs. – He’s a high effort power rusher that lacks the athleticism to press the edge. Solid against the run.

    216. Edwin Alexander – IDL – LSU – 6′-3″ 340 lbs. – a space eating 2 gap NT that does a nice job of keeping his lbers clean, offers little in a pass rush.

    217. Travis Fulgham – WR – Old Dominion – 6′-3″ 215 lbs. – Excellent body control for a 6′-3″ frame which aids in excellent route running, making the tough catch or RAC. Decent long speed.

    218. Tyree Jackson – QB – Buffalo – 6′-7″ 249 lbs. – Monster arm and a good athlete, his mechanics and accuracy are not good. Will need time and a great QB coach to develop.

    219. C.J. Conrad – TE – Kentucky – 6′-5″ 249 lbs. -good hands and give em hell attitude. Won’t wow you athletically, a zone sitter and chain mover TE. Needs to add NFL strength.

    220. Kevin Wilkins – IDL – Rutgers – On my radar during shrine week, had a nice week according to all reports. Has a nice initial burst with decent hand usage.

    221. Jalen Jelks – EDGE – Oregon – 6′-5″ 256 lbs. – TV guys would consider him “twitched up”, add to that his long body and if some team can develop him, might have a 34 pass rusher. Does not hold up well against the run.

    222. Dakota Allen – LB – Texas Tech – 6′-1″ 232 lbs. – Sideline to sideline playmaker with some steam when he gets there. Less tactician and more bull in a china shop. Upside player with ST written all over him.

    223. Lil’ Jordan Humphrey – WR – Texas – 6′-4″ 210 lbs. – He’s a “big slot”, strong hands and willing to fight for footballs. Doesn’t possess long speed. but he is a handleful underneath.

    224. Jordan Brailford – EDGE- Oklahoma State – 6′-3″ 252 lbs. – Beefed up from the regular season, so is he a OLB or a 34 Edge? Explosive and fast, could use polish as a pass rusher, more strength to hold up against the run.

    225. Jarrett Stidham – QB – Auburn – 6′-2″ 218 lbs. – for the most part accurate, a decent arm and good NFL size, when things break down he self destructs, not a leader and I think he plays it too safe.

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    226. Blace Brown – CB – Troy – 6′-0″ 194 lbs. – Nice size and good instincts and can make plays on the ball, his 4.75 40 time is worrisome considering he had an ACL surgery in 2017, maybe never regained quickness…

    227. Porter Gustin – EDGE – USC – 6′-5″ 255 lbs. – A hard working, effort edge with 2 years of injury history slowing him down. handles himself well agaonst the run. Tested well, so he might finally be getting healthy.

    228. Anthony Johnson – WR – Buffalo – 6′-2″ 209 lbs. – Good route runner, strong hands and seems to understand the nuances of WR. Possession WR in NFL.

    229. James Williams – RB – Washington State – 5′-10″ 197 lbs. – Smooth and nimble, lacks the power to run consistently between the tackles. Outstanding pass catcher.

    230. JoJo McIntosh – S – Washington – 6′-1″ 205 lbs. – Rapp’s running mate, he’s a downhill punisher that lacks ball skills. He fits that box safety role in sub packages.

    231. Caleb Wilson – TE – UCLA – 6′-4″ 240 lbs. – He is an upside TE that has all the tools in the toolbox, yet has never realized his potential. Needs to add strength and start playing up to that 4.56 40 speed.

    232. Martez Ivey – OT – Florida – 6′-5″ 315 lbs. – He probably moves inside, he has good size, is an ok athlete and has decent power, but mechanically he’s a lemon.

    233. Lukas Denis – S – Boston College – 5′-11″ 190 lbs. – An undersized ballhawk that is a converted WR. Needs to add bulk to handle run defender duties. Could play some slot CB.

    234. Tim Harris – CB – Virginia – 6′-2″ 205 lbs. – Big and instinctual, likes to get his hands dirty and mix it up a bit. lacks long speed and can get beat over the top. injury history.

    235. Malik Carney – EDGE – North Carolina – 6′-2″ 251 lbs. – Decent athleticism with high effort, a bit undersized that struggles against the run. Situational pass rusher.

    236. Alex Bars – IOL – Notre Dame – 6′-6″ 312 lbs. – A nasty demeanored power blocker with a great anchor that will work in a power blocking scheme. Not overly athletic or a smooth mover.

    237. Kendall Sheffield – CB – Ohio State – 5′-11″ 193 lbs. – Oily hips and plenty of quickness, but really needs technique work. Draft and stash as you develop him type.

    238. Mike Weber – RB – Ohio State – 5′-10″ 211 lbs. – Smart, patient runner with pass catching skills, lacks athleticism and has some durability concerns.

    239. Jonathan Ledbetter – EDGE – Georgia – 6′-3″ 275 lbs. – I like him outside on early downs and on the inside on passing situations. Physical with good, not great athleticism and not much flexibility in his frame.

    240. Mitch Hyatt – OT – Clemson – 6′-5″ 303 lbs. – An average athlete for the position, needs to get stronger. Zone blocking team could use him as a reserve that can play inside or out in a pinch.

    241. Ulysees Gilbert III – LB – Akron – 6′-1″ 225 lbs. – more athlete, less instinctual lber at this point. Fluid movement and sideline to sideline. Will never be mistaken as a stack and shed guy. ST demon upside.

    242. Jamal Peters – CB – Mississippi State – 6′-2″ 218 lbs.– a bigger CB that might have to transition to S. Demeanor and tackles like a S. Intriguing size/skill set that an inventive team could do something with.

    243. John Cominsky EDGE – Charleston – 6′-5″ 286 lbs. – another inside/outside DL that loved using the 4 point stance, excellent run defender, lacks flexibility to win in space as an edge rusher.

    244. Tony Pollard – RB – Memphis – 6′-0″ 210 lbs. – The pass catcher for Memphis, a fluid athlete and has a ton of versatility. KR, WR, RB – he’s a swiss army knife.

    245. Javon Patterson – IOL – Mississippi – 6′-3″ 307 lbs. – An athletic IOL that has played OG and OC, needs to get stronger, but projects well to a zone scheme.

    246. Jimmy Moreland – CB- James Madison – 5′-11″ 175 lbs. – FCS level, He’s a ballhawking CB that will obviously move inside over the slot in the NFL due to size. 18 career ints with 6 returned for TDs.

    247. Khari Willis – S – Michigan State – 5′-11″ 213 lbs. – A physical S with decent range that will do his best work closer to the box and against TEs.

    248. Lamont Gaillard – IOL – Georgia – 6′-2″ 295 lbs. – Powerful IOL that projects into a power run game due to a lack of athleticism. Good anchor and has been a OC for last 2 years.

    249. Emmanuel Butler – WR – Northern Arizona – 6′-3″ 215 lbs. – A nice FCS WR that has just enough juice to be dangerous. A draft and stash upside wideout.

    250. – Jordon Brown – CB – South Dakota State – 6′-0″ 207 lbs – A nice size/ speed combo from the FCS. He’s a bit raw as he started college as a WR. But his instincts and natural physical ability is unteachable.
    Seventh Round

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    An Appreciation of AAF Breakout Star John Wolford’s Senior Season at Wake Forest

    If you watched John Wolford’s 2017 season at Wake Forest, you probably weren’t surprised when he took the AAF by storm in Week 1.

    https://www.si.com/college-football/2019/02/16/aaf-john-wolford-wake-forest-career-nfl

    John Wolford wasn’t supposed to be the main attraction of the Alliance of American Football’s first week, which also featured former collegiate standouts like Zach Mettenberger, Blake Sims and Mike Bercovici alongside questionable Jets draft picks like Christian Hackenberg.

    But the Wake Forest product was the AAF’s breakout star taking home Offensive Player of the Week honors and earning praise for his 275-yard, four-touchdown effort as he led the Arizona Hotshots to a 38–22 victory in their first game. Wolford was spotted dropping dimes and got numerous shoutouts on Twitter, including one from former ESPN and Grantland writer Chris Brown, who speculated that he’d land on an NFL training camp roster come summer.

    But what if Wolford has always been good? His time in Jets camp, where he couldn’t beat out Hackenberg for a spot (but was competing at a disadvantage given the Penn State product was a second-round pick while he was an undrafted free agent), didn’t go so well, but he put together a quality season in his final year at Wake Forest.

    Wolford led the ACC in adjusted yards per attempt in 2017, in a conference that included Lamar Jackson the year after he won the Heisman Trophy. Of course, Jackson also ran for almost 1,000 more yards than Wolford along with doing cool Lamar Jackson things. Wolford, meanwhile, led Wake Forest to a nondescript 8–5 season and a Belk Bowl victory.

    At most schools, no one would be celebrating an 8–5 season and three-point Belk Bowl victory. By Wake Forest standards, however, they should have thrown a parade. It was only the seventh time in school history the Demon Deacons reached eight wins, and it was their second-best season ever by SRS (Simple Rating System), only bested by the 1946 campaign.

    Now, it’s fair to wonder why 2017 was the only strong season under Wolford. He was definitely not good in his first three seasons, tossing more interceptions than touchdowns each year as Wake went 3–9 in two of them.

    Perhaps it was because his opponents knew what was coming. After the 2016 season, it was discovered that Wake Forest TV/radio announcer Tommy Elrod had been giving the Demon Deacons’ playbook to opposing defensive coordinators. For his first three years, Wolford was up against teams that already had the book on him. It’s at least a little impressive that he managed to throw any touchdowns against teams that knew what was coming.

    In his fourth year, Wolford showed what he could do playing against less-prepared defenses. He torched a shaky Louisville defense while winning a head-to-head duel with Jackson, throwing for a career-high 461 yards while completing 28 of his 34 passes, throwing for five touchdowns and running for another.

    Against then-No. 5 Notre Dame, Wolford threw for 331 yards and accounted for three touchdowns in a shootout loss. And in that wild 55–52 Belk Bowl victory over Texas A&M, he had another 400-yard game while slinging four touchdowns and leading a come-from-behind game-winning fourth quarter drive.

    Wolford’s previous stint in the NFL was bizarre and short-lived. He was set to start a job at Teall Capital, a private equity firm, but the Jets signed him off the street and stuck him into a preseason Week 4 game against the Eagles. He went 8 for 20 for only 89 yards and threw an interception, and the Jets released him after 10 days on the roster.

    It’s also possible, if hard to believe, that the Jets may not have been the best evaluators of talent. After all, Wolford was the highest-graded AAF quarterback in Week 1 per Pro Football Focus, and NFL teams will always be looking for the next Kurt Warner.

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    4 dream scenarios for Rams in 1st round of 2019 NFL draft

    Cameron DaSilva

    4 dream scenarios for Rams in 1st round of 2019 NFL draft

    The Los Angeles Rams will surely have their eyes on a handful of prospects in Round 1, hoping one of them falls to No. 31 overall. Last year, we saw Derwin James slide to the Chargers at 17th overall after he was projected to go in the top 10, so there’s no such thing as a guarantee in the draft.

    There are a few ways things can go for Los Angeles on April 25, both good and bad. Here are four dream scenarios for the Rams in the first round.

    Jerry Tillery or Dexter Lawrence fall to No. 31

    Tillery and Lawrence are projected to be drafted right around where the Rams pick in Round 1, but neither is certain to fall to Los Angeles. Tillery seems to be going somewhat overlooked throughout the pre-draft process, while Lawrence is the best pure nose tackle in the class.

    If either player drops to the Rams at No. 31, the Rams should have a fairly easy decision to make. Tillery and Lawrence would both drastically improve the Rams’ defensive line, which is arguably the team’s biggest weakness right now.

    Tillery would move Michael Brockers from defensive end to nose tackle, which is an upgrade in terms of the pass rush goes. Lawrence, on the other hand, would slide right in to replace Ndamukong Suh, improving the run defense.

    Rams trade back and still land Juan Thornhill

    Trading back is a strong possibility for the Rams this year. They don’t have a second-round pick and the strength of this draft is in the middle rounds. Moving back 10 or 15 spots would net the Rams an additional selection late in the third round or early in the fourth, while still likely having the option to select an impact player in Round 2.

    Trading back and landing a safety like Thornhill would be a dream scenario for Los Angeles because even at No. 31, Thornhill would be a solid pick. With so much uncertainty surrounding the safeties in this class and so much depth at the position, the Rams can get great value in Round 2 if they move back.

    A top interior O-lineman is available

    If the Rams are wiped out of defensive prospects, they’ll turn to the offensive line. Dalton Risner would be a nice pick, but the Rams would get more out of someone like Garrett Bradbury or Chris Lindstrom. Both have very few flaws as players and could be long-term starters at center and guard, respectively.

    Los Angeles lost Rodger Saffold and moved on from John Sullivan this offseason, opening up holes at guard and center. Bradbury or Lindstrom would be home run selections at No. 31 if they were to fall, which is possible because of how much defensive talent there is in Round 1. The O-linemen could slide as a result.

    Clelin Ferrell slips through the cracks

    Ferrell is on that second tier of pass rushers, slotting in behind guys like Josh Allen, Montez Sweat, Brian Burns and of course Nick Bosa. However, he’s projected to go somewhere between No. 15 and 25 with Oakland at 24 potentially being his floor. It’s possible he’ll slip through the cracks with as much depth as there is at OLB/DE in this class, and if he were to fall to the Rams, he’d likely be near the top of their board at No. 31.

    Ferrell would step in right away as a contributor at outside linebacker, keeping Clay Matthews inside more often. The signing of Matthews shouldn’t prevent the Rams from taking an edge rusher in Round 1 and Ferrell would be among the top realistic options for Los Angeles.

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    Bill Polian said on @SiriusXMNFL that @TheAAF personnel folks were hopeful that 40 players ended up signing with the #NFL after the season ended. Looks like that number will be exceeded.

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    The first picture of a black hole opens a new era of astrophysics
    The supermassive beast lies in a galaxy called M87 more than 50 million light-years away

    https://www.sciencenews.org/article/black-hole-first-picture-event-horizon-telescope

    This is what a black hole looks like.

    A world-spanning network of telescopes called the Event Horizon Telescope zoomed in on the supermassive monster in the galaxy M87 to create this first-ever picture of a black hole.

    “We have seen what we thought was unseeable. We have seen and taken a picture of a black hole,” Sheperd Doeleman, EHT Director and astrophysicist at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in Cambridge, Mass., said April 10 in Washington, D.C., at one of seven concurrent news conferences. The results were also published in six papers in the Astrophysical Journal Letters.

    “We’ve been studying black holes so long, sometimes it’s easy to forget that none of us have actually seen one,” France Cordova, director of the National Science Foundation, said in the Washington, D.C., news conference. Seeing one “is a Herculean task,” she said.

    That’s because black holes are notoriously hard to see. Their gravity is so extreme that nothing, not even light, can escape across the boundary at a black hole’s edge, known as the event horizon. But some black holes, especially supermassive ones dwelling in galaxies’ centers, stand out by voraciously accreting bright disks of gas and other material. The EHT image reveals the shadow of M87’s black hole on its accretion disk. Appearing as a fuzzy, asymmetrical ring, it unveils for the first time a dark abyss of one of the universe’s most mysterious objects.

    “It’s been such a buildup,” Doeleman said. “It was just astonishment and wonder… to know that you’ve uncovered a part of the universe that was off limits to us.”

    The much-anticipated big reveal of the image “lives up to the hype, that’s for sure,” says Yale University astrophysicist Priyamvada Natarajan, who is not on the EHT team. “It really brings home how fortunate we are as a species at this particular time, with the capacity of the human mind to comprehend the universe, to have built all the science and technology to make it happen.” (SN Online: 4/10/19)

    The image aligns with expectations of what a black hole should look like based on Einstein’s general theory of relativity, which predicts how spacetime is warped by the extreme mass of a black hole. The picture is “one more strong piece of evidence supporting the existence of black holes. And that, of course, helps verify general relativity,” says physicist Clifford Will of the University of Florida in Gainesville who is not on the EHT team. “Being able to actually see this shadow and to detect it is a tremendous first step.”

    Earlier studies have tested general relativity by looking at the motions of stars (SN: 8/18/18, p. 12) or gas clouds (SN: 11/24/18, p. 16) near a black hole, but never at its edge. “It’s as good as it gets,” Will says. Tiptoe any closer and you’d be inside the black hole — unable to report back on the results of any experiments.

    “Black hole environments are a likely place where general relativity would break down,” says EHT team member Feryal Özel, an astrophysicist at the University of Arizona in Tucson. So testing general relativity in such extreme conditions could reveal deviations from Einstein’s predictions.

    Just because this first image upholds general relativity “doesn’t mean general relativity is completely fine,” she says. Many physicists think that general relativity won’t be the last word on gravity because it’s incompatible with another essential physics theory, quantum mechanics, which describes physics on very small scales.

    The image also provides a new measurement of the black hole’s size and heft. “Our mass determination by just directly looking at the shadow has helped resolve a longstanding controversy,” Sera Markoff, a theoretical astrophysicist at the University of Amsterdam, said in the Washington, D.C., news conference. Estimates made using different techniques have ranged between 3.5 billion and 7.22 billion times the mass of the sun. But the new EHT measurements show that its mass is about 6.5 billion solar masses.

    The team has also determined the behemoth’s size — its diameter stretches 38 billion kilometers — and that the black hole spins clockwise. “M87 is a monster even by supermassive black hole standards,” Sera said.

    EHT trained its sights on both M87’s black hole and Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way. But, it turns out, it was easier to image M87’s monster. That black hole is 55 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Virgo, about 2,000 times as far as Sgr A*. But it’s also about 1,000 times as massive as the Milky Way’s giant, which weighs the equivalent of roughly 4 million suns. That extra heft nearly balances out M87’s distance. “The size in the sky is pretty darn similar,” says EHT team member Feryal Özel.

    Due to its gravitational oomph, gases swirling around M87’s black hole move and vary in brightness more slowly than they do around the Milky Way’s. “During a single observation, Sgr A* doesn’t sit still, whereas M87 does,” says Özel, an astrophysicist at the University of Arizona in Tucson. “Just based on this ‘Does the black hole sit still and pose for me?’ point of view, we knew M87 would cooperate more.”

    After more data analysis, the team hopes to solve some long-standing mysteries about black holes, such as how M87’s behemoth spews a bright jet of charged particles thousands of light-years into space.

    This first image is like the “shot heard round the world” that kicked off the American Revolutionary War, says Harvard University astrophysicist Avi Loeb who isn’t on the EHT team. “It’s very significant; it gives a glimpse of what the future might hold, but it doesn’t give us all the information that we want.”

    More data could bring that much-anticipated glimpse of Sgr A*. “We’re very excited to work on Sgr A*,” Daniel Marrone, an astrophysicist at the University of Arizona in Tucson, said in the Washington, D.C., news conference. “We’re doing that shortly. We’re not promising anything but we hope to get that very soon”

    Studying such different environments could reveal more details of how black holes behave, Loeb says. “The Milky Way is a very different galaxy from M87.”

    The next look at the M87 and Milky Way behemoths will have to wait.

    Scientists got a lucky stretch of good weather at all eight sites that made up the Event Horizon Telescope in 2017. Then bad weather in 2018 and technical difficulties, which cancelled the 2019 observing run, stymied the team.

    The good news is that by 2020, there will be at least 10 observatories to work with. The Greenland Telescope joined the consortium in 2018, and the Kitt Peak National Observatory outside Tucson, Ariz., will join EHT in 2020.

    Adding more telescopes could allow the team to extend the image, to better capture the jets that spew from the black hole. The researchers also plan to make observations using light of slightly higher frequency, which can further sharpen the image. And even bigger plans are on the horizon: “World domination is not enough for us; we also want to go to space,” Doeleman said.

    These extra eyes may be just what’s needed to bring black holes into even greater focus.

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    Field Yates@FieldYates
    We are now at over 30 AAF players that have signed with an NFL team. That’s awesome.

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    In summary (first pick only):

    CB Deandre Baker, Georgia
    EDGE Jaylon Ferguson, Louisiana Tech
    2 for DL Jerry Tillery, Notre Dame
    EDGE Chase Winovich, Michigan
    CENTER Garrett Bradbury, North Carolina State
    3 for DT Dexter Lawrence, Clemson (1 on a trade down)
    EDGE Jachai Polite, Florida
    DT Jeffery Simmons, Mississippi State
    SAFETY Deionte Thompson, Alabama

    That’s 12 voters. 9 players named. 3 voters vote Edge, 6 vote DT, 2 vote DB, 1 votes center.

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    LT and VB see this one different.

    Lindsey Thiry@LindseyThiry
    The Rams have announced their preseason schedule: Week 1 @ Raiders (Aug. 8-10), Week 2 vs. Cowboys in Hawaii (Aug. 17), Week 3 vs. Broncos (Aug 22-24), Week 4 @ Texans (Aug. 29-31). Sean McVay said at NFL Owner’s Meetings that he does not intend to play starters in preseason, but will hold joint practices with opponents. This schedule appears to lend itself to those combined workouts.

    Vincent Bonsignore@VinnyBonsignore
    We now know who the #Rams will play in the preseason. The question now is, how many of their starters will actually take the field? Hint: Don’t expect a repeat of the 2018 preseason.

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