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

NFL Draft 2024 – First Round Selection Order – Jan. 1,2024

Frank Coyle/ Publisher

Here is the updated first round draft order with one game remaining in the NFL schedule. The Chicago Bears are guaranteed the first overall pick from the Carolina Panthers as a result of the trade last spring.

There are a few interesting matchups for playoff positions this week, in addition to a few games involving top ten selections which can have a bearing on the selection order in the top ten.

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 and Cleveland do not have 2024 first round selections

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 – Dec. 26

1 Chicago (Carolina – 2-14)
2 Washington (4-12)
3 New England (4-12)
4 Arizona (4-12)
5 New York Giants (5-11)
6 Los Angeles Chargers (5-11)
7 Tennessee (5-11)
8 New York Jets (6-10)
9 Atlanta (7-9)
10 Chicago (7-9)
11 Las Vegas (7-9)
12 Minnesota (7-9)
13 New Orleans (8-8)
14 Denver (8-8)
15 Seattle (8-0)
16 Cincinnati (8-8)
17 Arizona (Houston – 8-8)
18 Pittsburgh (9-7)

Current Playoff Clubs below bracketed based on current record and SOS

19 Green Bay (8-8)
20 Tampa Bay (8-8)
21 Indianapolis (9-7)
22 Los Angeles Rams (9-7)
23 Jacksonville (9-7)
24 Buffalo (10-6)
25 Kansas City (10-6)
26 Miami (11-5)
27 Dallas (11-5)
28 Detroit (11-5)
29 Philadelphia (11-5)
30 Houston (Cleveland – 11-5)
31 San Francisco (12-4)
32 Baltimore (13-3)

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 December 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

Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll – Week 14

Draft Insiders’ Staff – Frank Coyle/Publisher

Teams of the Week 
49ers Wack Eagles
Colts Beat Titans
Packers Surprise Chiefs
Bengals Shock Jaguars
  
Players of the Week
  NFC
   Offense – QB Brock Purdy – 49ers
   Defense – CB Ambry Thomas – 49ers
 
 AFC
   Offense – QB Jake Browning – Bengals
  Defense – CB Derek Stingley – Texans
  
Rookies of the Week
   Offense – TE Sam LaPorta – Lions
   Defense – Edge Will Anderson – Texans
 
Games of Week 14
Sunday
Indianapolis @ Cincinnati – 1:00 pm
Tampa @ Atlanta – 1 pm
Buffalo @ Kansas City – 4:30 pm
Philadelphia @ Dallas – 8:20 pm

Monday night
Green Bay @ NY Giants – 8:15 pm
Tennessee @ Miami – 8:15 pm
 
Bye teams – Arizona & Washington – Dec 10
 
NFL Team Power Poll
Draft Insiders’ Staff – Frank Coyle/Publisher

Ranking / Team / Record
#1 – 49ers – 9-3
#2 – Ravens – 9-3
#3 – Eagles – 10-2
#4 – Dolphins – 9-3
#5 – Chiefs – 8-4
#6 – Cowboys – 9-3
#7 – Lions – 9-3
#8 – Jaguars – 8-4
#9 – Bills – 6-6
#10 – Browns – 7-5
#11 – Broncos – 6-6
#12 – Colts – 7-5
#13 – Texans – 7-5
#14 – Steelers – 7-5
#15 – Seahawks – 6-6
#16 – Packers – 6-6
#17 – Vikings – 6-6
#18 – Bengals – 6-6
#19 – Saints – 5-7
#20 – Falcons – 6-6
#21 – Rams – 6-6
#22 – Raiders – 5-7
#23 – Chargers – 5-7
#24 – Bucs – 5-7
#25 – Giants – 4-8
#26 – Bears – 4-8
#27 – Commanders – 4-9
#28 – Jets – 4-8
#29 – Titans – 4-8
#30 – Cardinals – 3-10
#31 – Patriots – 2-10
#32 – Panthers – 1-11
 
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 December 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

Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll – Week 13

Teams of the Week 
Eagles Beat Bills
Broncos Drill Browns
Jaguars Edge Texans
49ers Bash Seahawks
Steelers Holdoff Bengals
  
Players of the Week
  NFC
   Offense – RB Christian McCaffrey – 49ers
   Defense – DT Javon Hargrove – 49ers
 
 AFC
   Offense – QB Russell Wilson – Ravens
  Defense – Safety Kyle Hamilton – Ravens/ Edge Josh Allen – Jaguars
  
Rookies of the Week
   Offense – WR Rashee Rice – Chiefs
   Defense – CB Deonte Banks – Giants
 
Games of Week 13
Thursday Night
Seattle @ Dallas

Sunday
Denver @ Houston – 1:00 pm
San Francisco @ Philadelphia – 4:25 pm
Kansas City @ Green Bay – 8:20 pm

Monday night
Cincinnati @ Jacksonville – 8:15 pm
 
Bye teams – Giants, Bills, Bears, Raiders, Vikings & Ravens – Nov 30- Dec 4
 

NFL Team Power Poll
Draft Insiders’ Staff – Frank Coyle/Publisher

Ranking / Team / Record
#1 – Eagles – 10-1
#2 – Chiefs – 8-3
#3 – Ravens – 9-3
#4 – Dolphins – 8-3
#5 – 49ers – 8-3
#6 – Cowboys – 8-3
#7 – Lions – 8-3
#8 – Jaguars – 8-3
#9 – Browns – 7-4
#10 – Bills – 6-6
#11 – Broncos – 6-5
#12 – Steelers – 7-4
#13 – Seahawks – 6-5
#14 – Texans – 6-5
#15 – Vikings – 6-6
#16 – Bengals – 5-6
#17 – Saints – 5-6
#18 – Colts – 6-5
#19 – Falcons – 5-6
#20 – Rams – 5-6
#21 – Packers – 5-6
#22 – Raiders – 5-7
#23 – Chargers – 4-7
#24 – Bucs – 4-7
#25 – Jets – 4-7
#26 – Giants – 4-8
#27 – Commanders – 4-8
#28 – Titans – 4-7
#29 – Bears – 4-8
#30 – Patriots – 2-9
#31 – Cardinals – 2-10
#32 – Panthers – 1-10
 
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 December 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

Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll – Week 11

Teams of the Week 
49ers Smash Jaguars
Browns Shock Ravens
Broncos Upset Bills
  
Players of the Week

  NFC
   Offense – WR DK Metcalf – Seahawks
   Defense – Edge Nick Bosa – 49ers
 
 AFC
   Offense – RB Devin Singletary – Texans
  Defense – LB Robert Spillane – Steelers
   –
Rookies of the Week
   Offense – QB CJ Stroud – Texans
   Defense – CB Devon Witherspoon – Seahawks
 
Games of Week 11
 
Thursday Night
Cincinnati @ Baltimore – 8:15 pm

Sunday
Las Vegas @ Miami – 1:00 pm
Pittsburgh @ Cleveland – 1:00 pm
Minnesota @ Denver – 8:20 pm

Monday night
Philadelphia @ Kansas City – 8:15 pm
 
Bye teams – Indianapolis, New England, Atlanta & New Orleans
 
NFL Team Power Poll

Draft Insiders’ Staff – Frank Coyle/Publisher

Ranking / Team / Record
#1 – Eagles – 8-1
#2 – Chiefs – 7-2
#3 – Dolphins – 6-3
#4 – Ravens – 7-3
#5 – Lions – 7-2
#6 – Cowboys – 6-3
#7 – 49ers – 6-3
#8 – Jaguars – 6-3
#9 – Bengals – 5-4
10 – Seahawks – 6-3
#11 – Browns – 6-3
#12 – Bills – 5-5
#13 – Steelers – 6-3
#14 – Texans – 5-4
#15 – Vikings – 6-4
#16 – Saints – 5-5
#17 – Raiders – 5-5
#18 – Broncos – 4-5
#19 – Chargers – 4-5
#20 – Jets – 4-5
#21 – Bucs – 4-5
#22 – Falcons – 4-6
#23 – Commanders – 4-6
#24 – Colts – 5-5
#25 – Rams – 3-6
#26 – Titans – 3-6
#27 – Packers – 3-6
#28 – Bears – 3-7
#29 – Patriots – 2-8
#30 – Giants – 2-8
#31 – Cardinals – 2-8
#32 – Panthers – 1-8
 
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 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

Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll – Week 10

Draft Insiders’ Staff – Frank Coyle/Publisher

Teams of the Week 
Eagles Holdoff Cowboys
Bengals Drill Bills
Ravens Crush Seahawks

Players of the Week

  NFC
   Offense – QB Josh Dobbs – Vikings
   Defense – LB Jordan Hicks – Vikings

 AFC
   Offense – QB Joe Burrow – Bengals
   Defense – Edge Maxx Crosby – Raiders

Rookies of the Week
   Offense – QB C.J. Stroud – Texans
   Defense – DT Calijah Kancey – Bucs

Games of Week 10
Sunday
San Fran @ Jacksonville – 1:00 pm
Houston @ Cincinnati – 1:00 pm
Detroit @ LA Chargers – 4:05 pm

Monday night
Denver @ Buffalo – 8:20 pm
 
Bye teams – Kansas City, Miami, LA Rams & Philadelphia
 

NFL Team Power Poll
Frank Coyle/Publisher

Ranking / Team / Record
#1 – Eagles – 8-1
#2 – Chiefs – 7-2
#3 – Ravens – 7-2
#4 – Dolphins – 7-2
#5 – Jaguars – 6-2
#6 – Bengals – 5-3
#7 – Lions – 6-2
#8 – Seahawks – 5-3
#9 – 49ers – 5-3
#10 – Bills – 5-4
#11 – Cowboys – 5-3
#12 – Browns – 5-3
#13 – Steelers – 5-3
#14 – Chargers – 4-4
#15 – Saints – 5-4
#16 – Falcons – 4-5
#17 – Texans – 4-4
#18 – Vikings – 5-4
#19 – Jets – 4-4
#20 – Bucs – 3-5
#21 – Rams – 3-6
#22 – Commanders – 4-5
#23 – Raiders – 4-5
#24 – Titans – 3-5
#25- Colts – 3-5
#26 – Broncos – 3-5
#27 – Packers – 3-5
#28 – Patriots – 2-7
#29 – Bears – 2-7
#30 – Giants – 2-7
#31 – Cardinals – 1-8
#32 – Panthers – 1-7

 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 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

Draft Insiders’ & Coaches Top 25 Poll

 Ohio St, Alabama, Utah & Florida St Win Top 25 Battles
 Eight Teams Remain Unbeaten at Midseason

 Draft Insiders’ Top 25 Poll – Week Eight
Frank Coyle / Publisher

Teams of the Week
Ohio State Drills Penn State – 20-12
Utah Shocks USC – 34-32

Players of the Week
Offense – WR Marvin Harrison – Ohio State
Defense – Edge TJ Tuimoloau – Ohio State

Photo – WR Marvin Harrison – Ohio St (school)

Draft Insiders’ – Top 25 Poll

1          Georgia                        7-0                   
2          Michigan                      8-0                   
3          Ohio State                    7-0                   
4          Florida State                7-0
5          Washington                  7-0       
6          Oklahoma                    7-0       
7          Oregon                         6-1
8          Alabama                      7-1
9          Ole Miss                       6-1
10         Utah                             6-1
11         Texas                           6-1                   
12         Oregon State                6-1
13         Penn State                   6-1
14         Notre Dame                  6-2       
15         North Carolina             6-1
16         Louisville                     6-1
17         USC                             6-2
18        LSU                              6-2
19         Air Force                      7-0
20         Missouri                      7-1
21         Duke                            5-2
22         Tennessee                    5-2       
23         James Madison            7-0
24        Tulane                          6-1
25         UCLA                           5-2

Others receiving consideration: Iowa, Florida, Miami, Maryland, Oklahoma State, Texas A&M, Kentucky, Washington State, Wisconsin, Miami, Kansas State, Clemson, TCU, South Carolina, Syracuse, Fresno State, Cincinnati, Mississippi State, BYU, Wyoming, Wake Forest, SMU, Liberty and Arizona

Coaches Poll – Top 25 Poll

Rank    Team             Record   Points
1          Georgia (58)      7-0        1586
2          Michigan (4)      8-0        1522
3          Ohio State (2)    7-0        1459
4          Florida State     7-0        1426
5          Washington       7-0        1333
6          Oklahoma         7-0        1283
7          Texas               6-1        1150
8          Alabama           7-1        1141
9          Oregon             6-1        1089
10         Penn State        6-1        1056
11         Ole Miss           6-1        931
12         Oregon State    6-1        892
13         Utah                 6-1        866
14         Notre Dame      6-2        688
15         LSU                  6-2        677
16         Missouri            7-1        604
17         North Carolina   6-1        574
18         Louisville          6-1        451
19         Air Force           7-0        374
20         Tennessee        5-2        356
21         Duke                5-2        350
22         USC                 6-2        269
23         Tulane               6-1        202
24         UCLA                5-2        195
25         James Madison 7-0        101

Others receiving votes: Florida 52, Miami 27, Kansas State 25, Iowa 24, Fresno State 23, Oklahoma State 13, Kentucky 10, Wyoming 9, SMU 8, Liberty 8, Arizona 7, UNLV 6, Kansas 4, Maryland 4, Toledo 2, Wisconsin 2, Clemson 1

Dropped from rankings: Iowa 23

Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a long-time member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards – Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi, Thorpe, Biletnikoff etc for the past 28 years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He was a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for ESPN and Sporting News 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.

Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll – Week 7

Teams of the Week 

Jets Shock Eagles
Browns Surprise 49ers

Players of the Week
  NFC
   Offense – QB Jared Goff – Lions
   Defense – LB Bobby Okereke – Giants
 
 AFC
   Offense – TE Travis Kelce – Chiefs
   Defense – DT Christian Wilkins – Dolphins
  
Rookie of the Week
   Defense – CB Dre Banks – Giants
 
Games of Week 7
Sunday
Detroit @ Baltimore – 1:00 pm
LA Chargers @ Kansas City – 4:30 pm
Miami @ Philadelphia – 8:20 pm
 
Bye teams – Bengals, Texans, Jets, Titans, Panthers & Cowboys
 

NFL Team Power Poll
Draft Insiders’ Staff – Frank Coyle/Publisher

Ranking / Team / Record

#1 – Chiefs – 5-1
Chiefs handled the Broncos. Stay in AFC West hosting the Chargers this week. Still the champ to someone dethrones them.

#2 – 49ers – 5-1
The 49ers ran into a defensive buzzsaw in Cleveland to lose their first game. Some injury concerns this week, though an extra day traveling to Minnesota for Monday night.

#3 – Eagles – 5-1
The Eagles were blasted by the tough Jets defense to taste defeat for the first time. Offense struggled when facing a strong rush. Host the Dolphins Sunday night in a major interconference battle.

#4 – Dolphins – 5-1
Dolphins blasted the Panthers last week. Rookie runner Devon Achane is out with an injury. Miami offensive line faces a huge test vs the Eagles strong front four.

#5 – Lions – 5-1
The Lions have played up to the hype and look the class of the NFC North. Travel to Baltimore Sunday in a battle of two physical clubs who take no prisoners.

#6 – Bills – 4-2
Bills hung on to edge the Giants. Travel to New England hoping to stay close to the Dolphins. They play up and down to the competition which must change to win consistently.

#7 – Cowboys – 4-2
The Cowboys came up big vs the Chargers Sunday night. QB Dak Prescott responded to the challenge. Bye week this weekend. Face a 7 game NFC schedule through early December.

#8 – Ravens – 4-2
The Ravens beat the Titans in London behind a strong defense. Host the Lions in a classic physical battle where the Ravens usually thrive.

#9 – Seahawks – 3-2
Seahawks were edged by the Bengals in a tight contest. Offense is struggling over recent weeks.
Host the Cardinals this week looking to stay abreast in the NFC West.

#10 – Jaguars – 4-2
Jaguars beat South rival, the Colts to take divisional leadership. QB Trevor Lawrence continues to make clutch plays in big spots. Travel to New Orleans for Thursday night battle of contenders.

#11 – Bucs – 3-2
Bucs fell to the Lions in an important NFC conference matchup. They host the Falcons in a key NFC South battle with first place in the balance.

#12 – Browns – 3-2
Browns wacked the 49ers behind their tough defense which shut them down across the board. QB Deshaun Watson was out and is still week to week. Travel to Indianapolis for a key AFC matchup most likely behind backup QB PJ Walker. He must cut down on his turnovers.

#13 – Jets – 3-3
Jets beat the Eagles in a dramatic victory. The defense ranks with any unit in the league. They get their bye this week. They play five of the next seven games in Met Life.

#14 – Rams – 3-3
Rams drilled the Cardinals behind Matthew Stafford. Host the Steelers in a pivotal game for both clubs.

#15 – Bengals – 3-3
The Bengals edged the Seahawks in a tough defensive struggle. They get their bye week to get their offense right after a poor first half performance.

#16 – Chargers -2-3
The erratic Chargers lost to the Cowboys in a close matchup. They find a way to lose close games. Travel to KC this week in a must win situation.

#17 – Commanders – 3-3
The Commanders beat the Falcons behind a strong defensive performance.  Travel to MetLife to face the desperate GMen in a NFC East contest.

#18 – Steelers – 3-2
Steelers are coming off their bye week. Travel to LA to face the Rams who will test the Steelers defense to the limit.

#19 – Raiders – 3-3
Raiders are getting it done in big spots and on a short winning streak. Their strong defensive unit behind impact edge defender DE Maxx Crosby has been the difference. Travel to Chicago looking to get over .500 and into playoff contention.

#20 – Saints – 3-3
The Saints lost at home to the upstart Texans. Their offense continues to struggle minimizing a solid defense. They host the Jaguars Thursday night which can decide their direction through the 2^nd half.

#21- Falcons – 3-3
Falcons came up short vs the Commanders especially their defense. Young QB Ridder faces a pivotal matchup in Tamp this week with his starting job in the balance.

#22 – Texans – 3-3
The young Texans came up big in New Orleans with a strong defensive performance. They get their bye week to prepare for a favorable midseason schedule. Rookie QB CJ Stroud continues to develop as a quality starter.

#23 – Packers – 2-3
The Packers come off their bye week and travel to Denver to face the struggling Broncos. Young QB Jordan Love needs to step up and get this offense moving.

#24- Colts – 3-3
Colts lost rookie QB Anthony Richardson for the season. Host the tough Browns this week. Runner Jonathan Taylor hopes to return this week.

#25 – Titans – 2-4
The Titans struggled again last week vs the Ravens. Their offense continues to struggle and gets their
bye week to prepare for the 2nd half of the schedule.

#26 – Vikings – 2-4
Vikings edge the Bears last week. Host the 49ers on Monday night. This club could move several players if they fall out of playoff contention in the next few weeks.

#27 – Giants – 1-5
The Giants played hard vs the Bills, but their struggling offense failed again in big spots. QB Daniel Jones may be back vs the Commanders where they must win to stay within reach of the postseason.

#28 – Patriots – 1-5
The Pats continue to struggle throwing the ball along with poor production from the running game. Host the Bills hoping to surprise them.

#29 – Bears – 1-5
The Bears lost to the Vikings in addition to losing QB Justin Fields. Host the Raiders this week looking to build for the future.

#30 – Cardinals – 1-5
Cardinals were toasted by the Rams last week. They could trade several veterans over the next two weeks to build draft capital for April.

#31 – Broncos – 1-5
Broncos were bashed by the Chiefs last week. Host the Packers this week. Club could be facing a huge turnover starting the next two weeks through the postseason after another huge disappointing performance.

#32 – Panthers – 0-6
Panthers were bombed by the Dolphins last week. This young club gets their bye week to regroup entering the 2^nd half. Face a tough learning curve going forward.
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 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

Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll – Week 6

Teams of the Week 
   49ers Pounds Cowboys 42-10 in key NFC Matchup
   Jaguars Edge Bills 25-20 in London

Players of the Week
  NFC
   Offense – QB Brock Purdy – 49ers
   Defense – LB Fred Warner – 49ers
 
 AFC
   Offense – QB Trevor Lawrence – Jaguars
   Defense – DE Maxx Crosby – Raiders
  
Rookies of the Week
  Offense – RB De’Von Achane – Dolphins  
  Defense – DT Jalen Carter – Eagles
 
Games of Week 6
Sunday
Seattle @ Cincinnati – 1:00 pm
Detroit @ Tampa – 4:25 pm
 
Bye teams – Steelers & Packers
 

NFL Team Power Poll
Draft Insiders’ Staff – Frank Coyle/Publisher

Ranking / Team /Record
#1 – 49ers – 5-0
The 49ers are hitting on all cylinders and crushed the Cowboys on Sunday night. Explosive Christian McCaffrey and mature QB Brock Purdy have this attack rolling. Travel to Cleveland in a tough matchup.

#2 – Chiefs – 4-1
Chiefs handled the Vikings. Mahomes can pull the strings directing this attack. Host the desperate Broncos on Thursday night.

#3 – Eagles – 5-0
The Eagles edged the Rams last week. Their defense has benefited from the impact of rookie DT Jalen Carter. Travel to MetLife to face the Jets in a key matchup.

#4 – Dolphins – 4-1
Dolphins blitzed the GMen behind their explosive offense and aggressive defense. Host the winless Panthers this week, featuring two Bama passers.

#5 – Lions – 4-1
The Lions are focused weekly and taking care of business with a win over the Panthers. Travel to Tampa to face the resurgent Bucs in a key NFC matchup.

#6 – Bills – 3-2
Bills lost an important AFC matchup vs the Jaguars. QB Josh Allen made a few key turnovers while the defense came up short in big spots. Host the GMen on Sunday night.

#7 – Cowboys – 3-2
The Cowboys were bombed by the 49ers on Sunday night behind a poor performance by Dak Prescott.  Travel to LA to face the Chargers this Monday night in an important interconference matchup.

#8 – Ravens – 3-2
The Ravens came up short vs arch rival, the Steelers in an important AFC North contest. Travel to London to face the mediocre Titans. Ravens need to stay abreast in the tough AFC North playoff picture.

#9 – Seahawks – 3-1
Seahawks are rested coming off their bye week. They travel to Cincinnati to face the Bengals who are looking to get to the .500 mark. Seahawks QB Geno Smith got an extra week to heal from his high ankle sprain.

#10 – Jaguars – 3-2
Jaguars won back to back games in London with a clutch victory over the Bills. QB Trevor Lawrence continues to emerge in year three into the elite QB class. Host the Colts in a matchup that will determine AFC South leadership.

#11 – Bucs – 3-1
Bucs are coming off their bye week and host the tough Lions in an important NFC conference matchup. This can have huge postseason ramifications over time with both clubs stepping up to compete for their division leadership.

#12 – Chargers -2-2
The hot and cold Chargers are well rested coming off their bye week. They host the Cowboys this Monday night before facing divisional rival the Chiefs the following week.

#13 – Browns – 2-2
Browns licked their wounds on their bye week after being bashed by the Ravens. QB Deshaun Watson has had two weeks to heal and prepare for the 49ers to come to town. Watson needs to become a leader now with the deep AFC showing many playoff clubs in the postseason race.

#14 – Saints – 3-2
The Saints shutout the Patriots to stay abreast in the NFC South. They had their best game of the season and need to follow that with another balanced performance at Houston.

#15 – Steelers – 3-2
Steelers came up big vs the Ravens with QB Kenny Pickett and their defense making clutch plays. They get their bye week to prepare for a favorable midseason schedule where they can gain position for a playoff run.

#16- Falcons – 3-2
Falcons came up big vs the Texans behind a strong performance by young QB Desmond Ridder. He answered the bell after a few shaky performances. Host the Commandeers hoping to show they are legitimate contender.

#17 – Colts – 3-2
Colts beat the Titans in an important divisional matchup. They face the Jaguars with the divisional leadership in the balance. Runner Jonathan Taylor hopes to return to the field.

#18 – Rams – 2-3
Rams fought the Eagles tough, but came up short. Host the Cardinals looking to reach the .500 mark.

#19 – Bengals – 2-3
The Bengals had a breakout offensive explosion behind Joe Barrow and wideout Ja’Marr Chase. Host the Seahawks this week in a vital inter conference matchup where the Bengals need to get to .500 prior to their bye week.

#20 – Raiders – 2-3
Raiders beat the Packers behind a strong defensive effort, relying on a dominant performance by DE Maxx Crosby. Host the Patriots this week and need to get to the .500 mark to start believing in themselves.

#21 – Packers – 2-3
The inconsistent Packers lost in tough matchup vs the Raiders. They get their bye week to regroup for a second half vs mediocre set of clubs. Young QB Jordan Love needs to refine his passing and take the next step in leadership.

#22 – Commanders – 2-3
The Commanders fell to the Bears on Thursday night in their worst effort of the season. They are at the turning point of first half with a key matchup in Atlanta. Young QB Sam Howell needs to step up in an important NFC contest.

#23 – Titans – 2-3
The Titans struggled vs the Colts in a key matchup. Their offense continues to struggle and faces the
tough Ravens defense in London. Time to step up if they want to maintain postseason dreams.

#24 – Texans – 2-3
The young Texans fell short in Atlanta with an inconsistent effort. Rookie QB CJ Stroud had an ordinary performance. Texans host the Saints in a pivotal game for both clubs.

#25 – Patriots – 1-4
The Pats were shutout by the Saints with another weak performance with QB Mac Jones struggling throwing the ball and poor production from the running game. Travel to Vegas to face a tough Raiders defense which is playing very well.

#26 – Jets – 2-3
Jets beat the Broncos behind a rejuvenated offense directed by OC Nate Hackett and young QB Zach Wilson. They face a major home test vs the Eagles with their shaky postseason hopes in the balance.

#27 – Giants – 1-4
The Giants continue to struggle with little protection for banged up QB Daniel Jones. Their defense gives up too many points and yardage. Travel to Buffalo with most key injured players most likely out another week.

#28 – Vikings – 1-4
Vikings came up short vs the Chiefs last week. Travel to Chi-town in a battle with the Bears of cellar dwellers. QB Kirk Cousins could be on the trading block if the Vikes continue to fall in the standings.

#29 – Bears – 1-4
The Bears got into the win column with a strong effort vs the Commanders. Host the Vikings looking to put a winning streak together for the first time in years. QB Justin Fields is starting to put it together with further confidence in each performance.

#30 – Cardinals – 1-4
Cardinals were blasted by the Bengals last week. Young QB Joshua Dobbs is gaining valuable experience vs contenders. Face the Rams in LA that may determine personnel moves soon.

#31 – Broncos – 1-4
Broncos were handled by the Jets in the Coaches bowl. Broncos’ defense has given up the most points in the league and QB Russell Wilson is past his prime. Face the Chiefs in KC as the meat grinder continues.

#32 – Panthers – 0-5
Panthers were bombed by the Lions. Young club is going through the growing pains especially an inexperienced offense. Travel to Miami to face the explosive Dolphin track team.

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 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