Hula Bowl 2024 – Orlando, Florida

The 2024 Hula Bowl will start the major All-star schedule in Orlando on Saturday January 13.

The game will be at UCF campus and kick off at Noon est. It will be the 78th edition of the all-star game, making it the second oldest in existence. It has moved from Honolulu to Florida in recent years and has assembled an interesting roster. Players could earn invitations to the latter All-star games with a strong week in Orlando.

The Hula Bowl has had a rich history with over dozens of Pro Football Hall of Fame players, in addition to many College Football Hall of Famers. Scouts from the NFL, CFL, and UFL will be in attendance. Both coaching staffs will be made up of former NFL coaches. We will have a Hula Bowl report in the January Newsletter out next week.

  All Star Game Schedule – January – February 2024

2024

  NFLPA Collegiate Bowl – (Cancelled)

1/5-1/7 – College Gridiron Showcase – Fort Worth, Texas

1/13 – Hula Bowl 78th Classic – Orlando, Florida – CBSSN  12 pm

1/20 – Tropical Bowl – Orlando, Florida

2/1 – East-West 99th Shrine Bowl – Frisco, Texas – NFLN

2/3 – Senior Bowl – Mobile, Alabama – NFLN

2/24 – HBCU Legacy Bowl – New Orleans, La – NFLN

NFL Postseason Quarterback Win/Loss Records

Listed below are the NFL Postseason Starting Quarterback Win/Loss Records for active NFL players that have started at least one game at quarterback. Figures are sorted by number of wins.

Quarterbacks are judged by their postseason records, right or wrong. Four current QBs, Mahomes, Stafford, Flacco and Goff have won Super Bowl rings.

Frank Coyle / Publisher

Starting NFL Quarterback Records – 1970-present

x – Currently in 2024 Playoffs 

All Games                         Home Games          Away Games

Player              
GS       W-L      Pct                   W-L                  W-L

x Patrick Mahomes
14        11-3      .786                  10-2                  1-1

Aaron Rodgers
21        11-10    .524                  6-4                   5-6

x Joe Flacco
15         10-5      .667                  2-0                    8-5

Russell Wilson
16         9-7        .562                  5-2                    4-5

Joe Burrow
7           5-2        .714                  2-1                    3-1

Jimmy Garoppolo
6           4-2        .667                  2-0                    2-2

x Matthew Stafford
7           4-3        .571                  2-0                    2-3

x Josh Allen
8           4-4        .500                  4-1                    0-3

x Brock Purdy
3           2-1       .667                  2-0                    0-1

x Jalen Hurts
4          2-2        .500                  2-1                   0-1

x Jared Goff
5          2-3        .400                  1-2                    1-1

Ryan Tannehill
5           2-3        .400                  0-2                    2-1

x Dak Prescott
6           2-4        .333                  1-2                    1-2

John Wolford
1           1-0        1.000                0-0                    1-0

Daniel Jones
2           1-1        .500                  0-0                    1-1

Trevor Lawrence
2           1-1        .500                  1-0                    0-1

x Baker Mayfield
2           1-1        .500                  0-0                    1-1

x Marcus Mariota
2          1-1        .500                  0-0                    1-1

Case Keenum
2           1-1        .500                  1-0                    0-1

x (IR) Deshaun Watson
3           1-2        .333                   1-1                  0-1

Kirk Cousins
4          1-3        .250                 0-2                    1-1

x Lamar Jackson
4           1-3        .250                 0-2                    1-1

Kyler Murray
1           0-1       .000                  0-0                    0-1

x Carson Wentz
1           0-1        .000                  0-1                    0-0

Mac Jones
1           0-1        .000                  0-0                    0-1

Geno Smith
1          0-1        .000                  0-0                    0-1

x Skylar Thompson
1          0-1        .000                 0-0                    0-1

x Tyler Huntley
1          0-1        .000                  0-0                    0-1

Derek Carr
1          0-1        .000                  0-0                   0-1

A.J. McCarron
1          0-1       .000                  0-1                    0-0

Justin Herbert
1           0-1        .000                  0-0                    0-1

Teddy Bridgewater
1          0-1        .000                  0-1                    0-0

Taylor Heinicke
1          0-1       .000                  0-1                    0-0

Tyrod Taylor
1          0-1       .000                  0-0                    0-1

Brian Hoyer
1          0-1       .000                  0-1                   0-0

x Mitchell Trubisky
2          0-2        .000                  0-1                    0-1

Andy Dalton
4           0-4        .000                  0-1                   0-3

NFL Draft 2024 – Underclassmen

Jan. 5 – Draft eligible Underclassmen announced to participate in the College All-star games

Jan. 15 – Special Eligibility Deadline. Deadline for college players who are underclassmen to apply for Special Eligibility. A list of underclassmen who have been approved for entry into the 2024 NFL Draft will be sent to clubs on January 19.

April 25-27 – NFL Draft, Detroit

Draft Insiders’ will have a January Newsletter with complete list of Underclassmen, Top 150 Prospects and Three Round Mock Draft

We scouted most of these new prospects especially running back Jaden Shirden of Monmouth University and OT Kiran Amegadjie of Yale both at practices and in live games. We recommended them to a few All-star games.

Frank Coyle/ Head scout

Thirty-four players granted special eligibility for 2024 NFL Draft after early deadline

A list of 34 players granted special eligibility for the 2024 NFL Draft was released by the NFL on Tuesday.

With the NFL allowing draft-eligible underclassmen to participate in college all-star games in 2024, a soft deadline of Jan. 5 was added to assist players and all-star game organizers in the planning and invitation process. The hard deadline for underclassmen to submit a petition to the league is Jan. 15. A list of additional players who have been granted special eligibility in accordance with the Jan. 15 deadline will be announced on Jan. 19. The 2024 draft is scheduled to be held April 25-27 in Detroit.

Each of the 34 players listed below have met the league’s three-year eligibility rule and have renounced their college football eligibility by submitting written notification to the league office on or before the Jan. 5 early deadline. Consequently, they are eligible for selection:

Underclassmen

Ajou Ajou, WR, Garden City C.C.
Braelon Allen, RB, Wisconsin
Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame
Kiran Amegadjie, OT, Yale
Cole Bishop, DB, Utah
Austin Booker, DE, Kansas
Javon Bullard, DB, Georgia
Keon Coleman, WR, Florida State
Jonah Elliss, DE, Utah
Audric Estimé, RB, Notre Dame
Blake Fisher, OT, Notre Dame
Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon
Bucky Irving, RB, Oregon
Kalen King, DB, Penn State
Kamari Lassiter, DB, Georgia
Cam Little, K, Arkansas
Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina
Amarius Mims, OT, Georgia
Malik Nabers, WR, LSU
Jackson Powers-Johnson, C, Oregon
Ennis Rakestraw, DB, Missouri
Chop Robinson, DE, Penn State
Jaden Shirden, RB, Monmouth (N.J.)
Carson Steele, RB, UCLA
Kingsley Suamataia, OT, BYU
Leonard Taylor, DT, Miami
Brian Thomas, WR, LSU
Sione Vaki, DB, Utah
Trevin Wallace, LB, Kentucky
Nate Wiggins, DB, Clemson
James Williams, DB, Miami
Mekhi Wingo, DT, LSU
Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas
Jaylen Wright, RB, Tennessee

The following underclassman has in timely fashion under NFL rules officially notified the league office that he has fulfilled his degree requirements. Consequently, he is eligible for selection:

Will Shipley, RB, Clemson

Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll – Final Regular Season Ranking

Ravens & 49ers Byes for Postseason
Rams, Steelers & Packers Win to Earn Playoffs

Teams of the Week 
Bills Drill Dolphins
Rams Edge 49ers
Steelers Outlast Ravens
  
Players of the Week
  NFC
   Offense – QB Jordan Love – Packers
   Defense – S Xavier McKinney – Giants

 AFC
   Offense – QB Josh Allen – Bills
  Defense – LB Christian Harris – Texans
 
Rookies of the Week
   Offense – WR Dontayvion Wicks – Packers
   Defense – CB Devon Witherspoon – Seahawks
 
Wild Card Weekend – Playoff Games – Jan. 13-15

Saturday
(5) Browns at (4) Texans, 4:30 p.m. ET (NBC)
(6) Dolphins at (3) Chiefs, 8 p.m. ET (Peacock)

Sunday
(7) Steelers at (2) Bills, 1 p.m. ET (CBS/stream on Paramount
(7) Packers at (2) Cowboys, 4:30 p.m. ET (Fox)
(6) Rams at (3) Lions, 8 p.m. ET (NBC)

Monday Night
(5) Eagles at (4) Buccaneers, 8:15 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN)

We will have an in-depth NFL Team Report (40 pgs) in April for all clubs with team needs and NFL free agency and offseason changes.
 

NFL Team Power Poll
Draft Insiders’ Staff – Frank Coyle/Publisher
 
Ranking / Team / Record
#1 – Ravens – 13-4
#2 – 49ers – 12-5
#3 – Cowboys – 12-5
#4 – Lions – 12-5
#5 – Bills – 11-6
#6 – Chiefs – 11-6
#7 – Dolphins – 11-6
#8 – Browns – 11-6
#9 – Rams – 10-7
#10 – Eagles – 11-6
#11 – Bucs – 9-8
#12 – Steelers – 10-7
#13 – Texans – 9-8
#14 – Packers – 9-8

Non-Playoff Teams  below– season complete

#15 – Bengals – 9-8
#16 – Saints – 9-8
#17 – Jaguars – 9-8
#18 – Colts – 9-8
#19 – Seahawks – 8-9
#20 – Raiders – 8-9
#21 – Vikings – 7-10
#22 – Broncos – 8-9
#23 – Giants – 6-11
#24 – Bears – 7-10
#25 – Falcons – 7-10
#26 – Chargers – 5-12
#27 – Jets – 7-10
#28 – Titans – 6-11
#29 – Cardinals – 4-13
#30 – Commanders – 4-13
#31 – Patriots – 4-13
#32 – Panthers – 2-15
 
Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with NFL and college coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a member of the FWAA and voter in major college player awards – Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi, Thorpe, Biletnikoff etc. for the past 30 years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season.
 
He has a new column ‘The Word on the Street’ dedicated for the NFL Draft and Free agency insight and news with unique content during January through May. He was a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for CBS and ESPN on a year-round basis related to NFL and College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites

NFL Draft 2024 – First Round Selection Order – Jan. 8,2024

Frank Coyle/ Publisher

Here is the first-round draft order following the full NFL schedule. The Chicago Bears are guaranteed the first overall  pick from the Carolina Panthers as a result of the trade last spring.  They also hold their own #1 pick, the 9^th overall selection.

The NFL Draft selection order is based on the 2024 NFL standings plus the NFL Draft tiebreaking procedures. Picks 1-18 are the non-playoff teams, with the order decided by the draft tiebreakers. Tied positions rotate up in the succeeding rounds. Positions 19 through 32 are based on playoff game results and tiebreakers are used if necessary.

Currently Carolina & Cleveland do not have 2024 1st round picks

Jan. 15 – Special Eligibility Deadline. Deadline for college players who are underclassmen to apply for Special Eligibility. They will have until Jan 18th to rescind their decision and retain their college eligibility. A list of underclassmen who have been approved for entry into the 2024 NFL Draft will be sent to clubs on January 19.

April 25-27 – NFL Draft 2024 – Detroit, Michigan

NFL Draft 2024 – First Round Order – Jan. 8

1 Chicago (Carolina – 2-15)
2 Washington (4-13)
3 New England (4-13)
4 Arizona (4-13)
5 Los Angeles Chargers (5-12)
6 New York Giants (6-11)
7 Tennessee (6-11)
8 Atlanta (7-10)
9 Chicago (7-10)
10 New York Jets (7-10)
11 Minnesota (7-10)
12 Denver (8-9)
13 Las Vegas (8-9)
14 New Orleans (9-8)
15 Indianapolis (9-8)
16 Seattle (9-8)
17 Jacksonville (9-8)
18 Cincinnati (9-8)

Playoff Clubs below bracketed based on current record and SOS

19 Green Bay (9-8)
20 Tampa Bay (9-8)
21 Arizona (Houston – 9-8)
22 Los Angeles Rams (10-7)
23 Pittsburgh (10-7)
24 Miami (11-6)
25 Buffalo (11-6)
26 Kansas City (11-6)
27 Philadelphia (11-6)
28 Houston (Cleveland – 11-6)
29 Dallas (12-5)
30 Detroit (12-5)
31 San Francisco (12-5)
32 Baltimore (13-4)

Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with NFL and college coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a member of the FWAA and voter in major college player awards – Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi, Thorpe, Biletnikoff etc. for the past 30 years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season.

He has a new column ‘The Word on the Street’ dedicated for the NFL Draft and Free agency with unique content during January through May. He was a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for CBS and ESPN on a year-round basis related to NFL and College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites

Wolverines vs Huskies for CFP Title Game
No. 1 Michigan (14-0) vs. No. 2 Washington (14-0)

CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T
Monday, Jan. 8, at 7:30 p.m. ET – NRG Stadium, Houston
Network – ESPN

Preview – Frank Coyle

Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, Michigan
Head Coach Kalen DeBoer, Washington

National Title Matchup

The #1 Wolverines (14-0) will face the #2 Huskies (14-0) in the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Jan. 8 at NRG Stadium in Houston. This year’s semi-final matchups were the best in CFP history. Big Ten champion Michigan won a thrilling overtime first game over the SEC champ, Alabama 27-20 while Washington edged Texas 37-31, setting up the title game of unbeatens. Both Michigan and Washington will be making their first appearance in the BCS title game. This championship game will be the last in a four-team playoff before the field expands to 12 in 2024.

This title game features one of the nation’s top defenses in Michigan vs the high-powered Washington offense.  Both clubs are directed by talented QBs in JJ McCarthy of Michigan and Michael Penix of Washington. McCarthy is a savvy leader who has led this balanced attack through a somewhat soft Big Ten schedule. They came up big late vs Ohio State and Iowa to claim the conference title before the OT victory vs Alabama in the semi-finals. He was highly proficient with 22 TD passes and only 4 picks. Runners, Blake Corum and Donovan Edwards gives the Wolerines a strong Thundering and Lightning combination. Wideout Roman Wilson made big clutch plays with 12 TDs. The line was an anchor. The Michigan defense ranked with any unit in the nation with a veteran unit and well versed in both run and pass defense and allowed only 9 points per game.

The Washington high powered offense is directed strong armed Michael Penix who led the nation in passing yardage. He throws laser passes and is especially effective in the deep game, utilizing his three NFL caliber receivers, Rome Ozunze, Ja’Lynn Polk and Jalen McMillan. Huskie offense averaged over 39 points per game with Penix throwing for over 4600 yards. Runner Dillon Johnson is a battering ram who scored 16 rushing TDs.

The Huskie defense relies on edge defenders, Bralen Trice and Zion Tupuola-Fetui. This unit has allowed too many big plays, though has made many impact plays to counter. Corner Jabbar Muhammad is a developed cover man with keen instincts and probably matches up vs Roman Wilson.

Both clubs have responded to difficult situations with Michigan facing an early suspension to HC Jim Harbaugh and staying focused on their tough late schedule.  Washington faced the acid test with two classic matchups with Oregon and won both in high scoring affairs behind Penix.

This title matchup is a scout’s dream with as many as 20-25 draft prospects on both clubs if the underclassmen declare. Michigan edges out a close win over Washington in the expected finale for HC Jim Harbaugh.

Prediction – Michigan 31 – Washington 27

Frank Coyle

NFL Draft 2024
Underclassmen – Declared for 2024 NFL Draft

Frank  Coyle/ Publisher

Jan. 15 – Special Eligibility Deadline. Deadline for college players who are underclassmen to apply for Special Eligibility. They will have until Jan 18th to rescind their decision and retain their college eligibility. A list of underclassmen who have been approved for entry into the 2024 NFL Draft will be sent to clubs on January 19.

Players have begun to declare for the Transfer Portal which opened on Dec. 4th thru Jan 2, 2024. If a coach is fired or leaves the college program, that school’s players can enter the portal immediately.

Subscribers will receive Updated announcements over next 10 days prior to Jan. 15^th deadline.
January Newsletter will have a complete list of Underclassmen, plus a new Top 150, Three Rd Mock Draft and more.

Underclassmen declared for entry into the 2024 NFL draft

Quarterbacks
Emory Jones – Cincinnati
Drake Maye – North Carolina
Michael Pratt – Tulane
Cameron Ward – Washington State

Running Backs
Braelon Allen – Wisconsin
Emani Bailey – TCU
Trey Benson – Florida State
Jonathan Brooks – Texas
Audric Estime – Notre Dame
Frank Gore Jr. – Southern Miss
Bucky Irving – Oregon
MarShawn Lloyd – USC
Kayron Lynch-Adams – UMass
Cody Schrader – Missouri
Will Shipley – Clemson
Jaden Shirden – Monmouth University
Jaylen Wright – Tennessee

Wide Receivers
Javon Antonio – Colorado
Keon Coleman – Florida State
Jacob Cowing – Arizona
Troy Franklin – Oregon
Ladd McConkey – Georgia
Brian Thomas – LSU
Devaughn Vele – Utah
Tez Walker – North Carolina
Jordan Whittingham – Texas
Johnny Wilson – Florida State
Xavier Worthy – Texas

Tight Ends
Jaheim Bell – Florida State
Brock Bowers – Georgia
Theo Johnson – Penn State
Tip Reiman Illinois
Ben Sinnott – Kansas State

Tackles
Joe Alt – Notre Dame
Olu Fashanu – Penn State
JC Latham – Alabama
Amarius Mims – Georgia
Patrick Paul – Houston

Interior Linemen
Isacc Adams – Illinois
Kingsley Eguakun – Florida
Jackson Powers-Johnson – Oregon
Layden Robinson – Texas A&M
Sedrick Van Pran – Georgia

Edge
Chris Braswell – Alabama
Austin Booker – Kansas
Nyles Gaddy – Missouri
Chop Robinson – Penn State
Javon Solomon – Troy
Dallas Turner – Alabama
Jared Verse – Florida State

Interior Linemen
Evan Anderson – Florida Atlantic University
Michael Hall – Ohio State
Byron Murphy II – Texas
Jer’Zhan Newton – Illinois
Keith Randolph Jr. – Illinois
Leonard Taylor III Miami
Mekhi Wingo – LSU

Linebackers
Chris Braswell – Alabama
Edgerrin Cooper – Texas A&M
Marist Liufau – Notre Dame
Maema Njongmeta – Wisconsin
Jeremiah Trotter Jr. – Clemson
Jacoby Windmon – Michigan State

Cornerbacks
Kris Abrams-Draine – Missouri
Terrion Arnold – Alabama
Caelen Carson – Wake Forest
Cooper DeJean – Iowa
Kalen King – Penn State
Kamari Lassiter – Georgia
Kool-Aid McKinstry – Alabama
Max Melton – Rutgers
Ennis Rakestraw Jr. – Missouri
Nate Wiggins – Clemson

Safeties
Cole Bishop – Utah
Simeon Blair – Memphis
Omar Brown – Nebraska
Javon Bullard – Georgia
Kamren Kinchens – Miami
Sione Vaki – Utah
James Williams – Miami

PK     Cam Little – Arkansas

Yearbook Scouting Reports – NFL Draft 2023

Defensive Yearbook Scouting Reports – NFL Draft 2023
Edge defender Will Anderson & Corners Witherspoon & Banks Head Defensive Class

Here are a few of our Yearbook Defensive scouting reports for the NFL Draft 2023. Our highest rated prospect entering the NFL Draft 2023 was edge defender Will Anderson. He never moved him, seeing him as a major NFL impact edge rusher. Landing in Houston and working with rookie coach DeMeco Ryans was an outstanding fit for this rookie and he responded with an excellent overall performance. He is expected to be a cornerstone starter on this young changing defense.

Corners, Devon Witherspoon and Deonte Banks are two rookie starters who have produced well playing on the island vs NFL receivers. They were two prospects we scouted extensively last year in the Big Ten and gave both high grades vs some of the best receivers in the nation. Witherspoon has earned Pro Bowl honors with an excellent initial season showing well rounded talent to be a fixture in the Seattle secondary. Banks had a strong final season at Maryland, including a strong performance vs Marvin Harrison at home that I scouted live. That convinced me he was NFL ready to play on the outside early in his career. Harrison is a generational receiver and he struggled facing the aggressive Banks over the game. Banks has earned our All-Rookie team coming out in a few weeks.

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Edge Defender

Will Anderson #31 – 6-4, 255 – Alabama – Sp. 4.55
NFL Comparison: Von Miller                                         Rating 95

Explosive edge rusher has been a dominant performer since his true freshman season, making a difference in most games. Elite burst off the edge to pressure a blocker with the ability to convert speed to power very well. Long arms (33 7/8”) and strong athletic frame give him the components of Pro Bowl players like, Von Miller and Khalil Mack. Produced vs SEC blockers in the nation and completed his three seasons with 34.5 sacks and 62 TFL despite facing double team blocking since his initial season. Production fell in his final season as he learned finer points of play to handle that special attention. Shows the ability to strike with a strong punch, dip his shoulder and make the edge to finish. Shows developed inside move to hit an opening. Strong frame allows him to hold the point in run defense along with the speed to pursue and make plays from the backside. Best player in the draft here from day one. Never a reason to move him back, though QB hungry teams will roll the dice.
Draft Projection: 1st Round – Top Three Selection

Cornerbacks

Devon Witherspoon #31 – 5-11, 181 – Illinois – Sp. 4.45
NFL Comparison: Denzel Ward                                              Rating 92

Aggressive explosive athlete with blue chip skills for the demanding pro corner position. Adequate height and wiry frame for the corner spot with 31 1/4” arms and good muscle development. Excellent initial quickness with the ability to flip his hips easily and shadow receivers. Fast footwork that allows him to mirror through the transition stage in both the underneath or deeper routes. Instant accelerator who reaches top speed quickly to ride a receiver’s hip. Exceptional range and fine closing speed. Uses his fine short-area quickness and lateral movement skills to mirror receivers and maintains speed. Keen instincts and smooth COD and able to gather and break down in space, displaying fine quickness and flexibility. Natural cover man and uses the sidelines and can track well downfield. Explosive cobra-like to plant and drive aggressively and BU passes. Challenges throws looking to create a turnover. In run support, attacks aggressively with secure tackling to finish. Top 10 pick and starter with Pro Bowl skills.
Draft Projection: 1st Round

Deonte Banks #3 – 6-0, 197 –        Maryland – Sp. 4.35
NFL Comparison: Marshon Lattimore                           Rating 89

Fast athletic junior finished with an impressive 2022 and declared for the NFL Draft. Finished an excellent NFL Combine with a 4.35 time and 1.49 ten-yard split with a 42” VL and an 11’4” BJ. That followed a breakout performance where he stayed healthy and played full schedule vs top flight receivers. Good size and length with the footwork to change directions quickly and retain coverage. Fast improving instincts to read routes and the AA to matchup and make plays on the ball. Top coverage grades with 38 tackles, 1 interception and 9 PBUs in 2022. Solid grades vs Marvin Harrison and Rashee Rice in 2022. Proved NFL ready off those matchups. Fast rising prospect with top ball skills to press for early playing time. Makeup of a shutdown corner and rank with any prospect in this class with reps and technique work. Athlete with the complete makeup of a top flight cover man. Top 30 prospect and defender on the come.
Draft Projection: 1st Round

Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with NFL and college coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a member of the FWAA and voter in major college player awards – Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi, Thorpe, Biletnikoff etc. for the past 30 years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season.

He has a new column ‘The Word on the Street’ dedicated for the NFL Draft and Free agency insight and news with unique content during January through May. He was a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for CBS and ESPN on a year-round basis related to NFL and College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites

Offensive Yearbook Scouting Reports – NFL Draft  2023

Here are two of our Yearbook scouting reports for the NFL Draft 2023. Tight end Sam LaPorta and wide receiver Zay Flowers were prospect we scouted extensively and felt they were immediate starters in the NFL. They have been impact playmakers in their offenses.

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Tight End Prospect

 Sam LaPorta #44 – 6-3, 245 – Iowa – Sp. 4.60           
     NFL Comparison: Dawson Knox        Rating 85

NFL Combine
      6032    245       32 1/8    4.59 speed     1.59  ten    35.0″   10’3″    4.25      6.91 three cone
 2022 Stats
       12 games         58 receptions        657 yards        11.3 average       1 TD            

Mobile sure handed receiver comes from a program that has produced many high-quality TE starters. Very developed receiving and movement skills to help a pro-offense immediately. Runs precise routes with excellent footwork to separate from coverage and provide a consistently open target. Adequate size, though developed blocking technique from a program proficient in that role. Soft natural hands with excellent body control and agility to adjust to the ball. Tough runner after the catch with tackle breaking ability and good speed to make plays. Proficient at crossing patterns and able to find holes and read coverage. Excellent in a few roles – inline, H-back and flex roles creating fine mismatches for his offense sets. Developed 2nd day selection and immediate piece for the pro game. NFL ready and day one starter with upside. Underrated blocker.
Draft Projection: 2nd Round

Wide Receiver Prospect

Zay Flowers #4 – 5-9, 182 – Boston College – Sp. 4.45 
           NFL Comparison: Jaylen Waddle        Rating 88

NFL Combine
          5092       182         29 ½       4.42       1.53        DNP       35.5″        10’7″     
2022 Stats
          12  games       78 receptions       1077 yards      13.8 average       12 TDs

Explosive short receiver finished with an outstanding final performance where he polished his talent significantly for the pro game. Produced a 1000 yard receiving 2022 season. Finished with over 3000 career receiving yards and 29 TDs in an offense where he was keyed on consistently over his final few seasons. Fluid athlete with exceptional quickness to create space and find soft spots in coverage. Easy mover in his routes who separates consistently and the speed to run away from tacklers. Best suited for the slot, though was also productive from the outside. Natural running skills allow to Jet sweeps and bubble screens where he is very dangerous in space. Undersized playmaker can provide impact for a passing game, though his effectiveness may be limited to the slot role, though a high-level pro. First round bubble prospect and early performer in multiple sets with impact ability.
Draft Projection: 1st Round

Wolverines & Huskies Win Thrilling Semi-final Games

No. 1 Michigan (14-0) vs. No. 2 Washington (14-0)
CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T

When: Monday, Jan. 8, at 7:30 p.m. ET
Where: NRG Stadium, Houston
ESPN

The #1 Wolverines (14-0) will face the #2 Huskies (14-0) in the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Jan. 8 at NRG Stadium in Houston. This year’s semi-final matchps were the best in CFP history. Big Ten champion Michigan won a thrilling overtime first game over the SEC champ, Alabama 27-20. The second game in the semi-finals was just as exciting with Washington outslugging Texas 37-31 setting up the title game of unbeatens. Both Michigan and Washington will be making their first appearance in the BCS title game. This championship game will be the last in a four-team playoff before the field expands to 12 in 2024.

We will have a CFP title matchup preview later this week @ draftinsiders.com
Frank Coyle