Pro Day Workouts 2021 – Top Prospects Featured at Bama, Ohio St, Penn St, Notre Dame, BYU, USC and Florida in Coming Weeks

Top Prospects Featured in Upcoming Pro Day TV Workouts

With the NFL Combine 2021 cancelled this year, the Pro Days have become more important than ever. NFL scouts, coaches and general managers continue to canvas the country to prepare for the NFL Draft. College pro days have become more extensive in their drills to replicate the standard drills at the annual NFL Combine. Clubs have trying to get the most updated information on prospects with so many players having the short playing resumes collectively that makes this draft a risky selection process.

NFL teams will attend college campuses this offseason to catchup on prospects with back film work, in addition to  workouts, interviews and medical updates. Draft Insiders’ staff will attend many college Pro Days. We did attend several spring football drills last year scouting upcoming prospects along with interviewing many coaches.

Many of the top prospects will workout over the next few weeks that will probably have a huge impact of the early rounds this April. This updated schedule is expanded and updated schedule that will be fluid according to the Pandemic situation and college settings.

Pro Days 2021
        Updated March 22

March 22
Air Force
Bowling Green
Colorado
Colorado State
Florida State
Iowa
Missouri
Toledo

March 23
Alabama – Pro Day televised
Central Michigan
Iowa State
Nebraska
Purdue

March 24
Michigan State
Mississippi State
South Carolina
Southern California – Pro Day televised
Virginia

March 25
Georgia Southern
Liberty
Mississippi
North Texas
Penn State
San Diego State
SMU
Tennessee
Western Michigan
UMass

March 26
Boston College
BYU – Pro Day televised
Michigan
South Dakota State
South Dakota
Virginia Tech

March 29
Arizona State
Duke
Louisiana
Miami (Oh)
Miami
North Carolina
Washington State

March 30
Alabama – Pro Day televised
East Carolina
Florida Atlantic
Louisville
NC State
Ohio State – Pro Day televised
Texas A&M
Tulane
Washington

March 31
Baylor
Boise State
Florida
Kentucky
LSU
Notre Dame
Wake Forest

April

April 1
Appalachian State
Central Florida
Charlotte
Minnesota
Oklahoma State
Oregon State
South Florida
Western Kentucky

April 2
Indiana
Oregon
Tulsa

April 7
Texas Tech

April 9
Alabama-Birmingham
Ball State
Houston
Rice

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NFL Free Agency 2021 – Top 100 Players

          Free Agents – Unrestricted & ‘Street’ – 

                            Trades and Signings To be Announced March 17th

   Top 100 Free Agents – Unrestricted & Street Players
Rank /    Player /   Position / Age                           

#1 Trent Williams OT – Age 33
49ers trying to put together contract. Colts are pressing for this future Hall of Fame-caliber left tackle.

#2 Allen Robinson WR – Age 28
Bears’ franchise tagged this playmaker m and hope to provide him a new veteran passer.

#3 Leonard Williams DE – Age 27
Williams was tagged again after a huge full season. Long term 3-year contract allows GMen to pursue other FAs.

#4 Justin Simmons S – Age 27
The Broncos won’t let this Pro Bowl safety leave. Hope to resign to a long-term contract.

#5 J.J. Watt DE – signed Arizona Cardinals – Age 32
Three-time DPY joins an emerging team after seeing the Texans to fall apart in recent seasons.

 #6 Shaquil Barrett LB – Age 28
Impact defender during the playoffs and Super Bowl run. Still in his prime and good resigning for Bucs on this road to repeat.

#7 Aaron Jones RB – Age 26
Highly productive back was resigned after another excellent well-rounded performance.

#8 Dak Prescott QB – Age 28
Cowboys resigned to a long-term contract, though overrated in some respects. Marginal top ten starter.

#9 Chris Godwin WR – Age 24
Emerging playmaker looks to sign a long contract to work with Tom Brady again.

#10 Trey Hendrickson DE – Age 26
Bengals stepped to the table to land this edge rusher. Excellent addition.

#11 Taylor Moton OT – Age 27
Franchise tagged right tackle is just entering prime and a key blocker whom Panthers must resign.

#12 Brandon Scherff OG – Age 29
Four-time Pro Bowler gets the Franchise tag again and probably stays in the Capital.

#13 Bud Dupree Edge – Age 28
Late-season torn ACL still merited a big contract with Titans.

#14 Joe Thuney OG – Age 28
Quality veteran guard plugs inside to give Mahomes an anchor in the middle.

#15 Matt Judon Edge – Age 29
Pats sign this edge rusher quickly to give them a missing impact front seven defender.

#16 William Jackson CB – Age 28
Big young cornerback signed with the WFC to give them a shutdown cover man on this talented unit.

#17 Corey Linsley C – Age 30
Chargers quickly signed this pivotman filling a huge need on the interior.

#18 AJ Green WR – Age 33
Veteran playmaker might come cheaper after the first week of FA.

#19 Hunter Henry TE – Age 26
One of top 5 in the league and goes to the Patriots where they focus on playmakers here.
 
#20 Kenny Golladay WR – Age 27
Highly productive receiver is the real deal. Consistency and well-rounded game will merit top dollars.
 
#21 JuJu Smith-Schuster WR – Age 24
One of the best #2 receivers in the game but not a true #1 playmaker. Contenders hoping to close the deal.

#22 Carl Lawson LB – Age 26
Quick edge pass rusher with a ton of QB pressures and hits. Good fit for the Jets.

#23 Corey Davis WR – Age 26
Former high #1 pick finished with a strong 2020. Shows #1 potential and excellent addition for the Jets.

#24 John Johnson S – Age 25
Well-rounded safety landed with the Browns and gives this secondary a quality three down centerfielder.

#25 Will Fuller WR – Age 27
Fast young veteran might be a second tier FA bargain after the first week.

#26 Matt Milano LB – Age 27
Well-developed three down backer excels in Sean McDermontt’s system and resigned here.

#27 Jonnu Smith TE – Age 26
Tough blocker and top movement TE fits well in the Patriots offense and a top red-zone weapon.

#28 Leonard Floyd Edge – Age 29
Comes off a career performance outside of Aaron Donald. Resigns here with Rams taking a run at the title.

#29 Marcus Williams S – Age 25
Saints used the Franchise tag here and see him as a cornerstone piece on this changing unit.

#30 Yannick Ngakoue Edge – Age 26
Four teams in two years are a Red flag here. He may sit to after the first wave to get his best offers.

 #31 Jadeveon Clowney DE – Age 28
High priced veteran has never become a sack artist off the edge, though certainly a disruptive force and scheme diverse to help a contender as an important front seven piece.

#32 Curtis Samuel WR – Age 25
Playmaker from the slot had a breakout season, though slot receivers have been overpaid in recent years.

#33 Haason Reddick Edge – Age 26
Young edge rusher finally settled into the right position on the outside. Risky, though emerging playmaker.

#34 Marcus Maye S – Age 28
Looks to finalize a big long-term deal here after getting the Franchise tag.

#35 Mitchell Schwartz OT – Age 32
Released Pro Bowl veteran is coming off a back operation, but will get attention from contenders with medical clearance.

#36 Dalvin Tomlinson NT – Age 27
Anchor the middle got his payday in Minnesota as the GMen lose another young second contract DT.

#37 Lavonte David LB – Age 31
Fast veteran resigned with Bucs and looks to repeat here late in his impressive career.

#38 Daryl Williams OT – Age 29
Tough veteran comes off a strong effort after a serious knee injury. Resigns with Bills.

#39 Cam Newton QB – Age 32
Resigns with Patriots and has a nice group of new weapons to work with to dispel a weak 2020 effort.

#40 Ryan Fitzpatrick QB – Age 38
‘Fitz Magic’ takes his game to the Capital where he looks to take his final road show.

#41 Eric Fisher OT – Age 32
#42 Shaquill Griffin CB – Age 26
#43 Romeo Okwara Edge – Age 26
#44 Anthony Harris S – Age 29
#45 T.Y. Hilton WR – Age 31
#46 Shelby Harris DE – Age 30
#47 Justin Houston Edge – Age 32
#48 Jason Verrett CB – Age 30
#49 Nelson Agholor WR – Age 28
#50 Marvin Jones WR – Age 31
#51 Trai Turner OG – Age 28
#52 Melvin Ingram Edge – Age 32
#53 Sammy Watkins WR – Age 28
#54 Kwon Alexander LB – Age 27
#55 Chris Carson RB – Age 26
#56 Rob Gronkowski TE – Age 32
#57 Patrick Peterson CB – Age 31
#58 Gabe Jackson OG – Age 30
#59 Tanoh Kpassagnon DE – Age 27
#60 Cameron Sutton CB – Age 25
#61 Lamarcus Joyner S – Age 31
#62 Malcolm Butler CB – Age 31
#63 Carlos Dunlap DE – Age 32
#64 Ronald Darby CB – Age 27
#65 Jayon Brown LB – Age 26
#66 Jaquiski Tartt S – Age 29
#67 Denico Autry DE – Age 31
#68 Jameis Winston QB – Age 27
#69 David Andrews C – Age 29
#70 Andy Dalton QB – Age 33
#71 Mike Hilton CB – Age 27
#72 K.J. Wright LB – Age 32
#73 Richard Sherman CB – Age 33
#74 Kenny Vaccaro S – Age 30
#75 Kenyan Drake RB – Age 27
#76 Riley Reiff OT – Age 32
#77 Nick Martin C – Age 28
#78 Jalen Mills, S – Age 27
#79 Rodney Hudson C – Age 32
#80 Casey Hayward CB – Age 32
#81 John Brown WR – Age 31
#82 Ndamukong Suh DT – Age 34
#83 Adoree Jackson CB – Age 26
#84 Xavier Woods S – Age 26
#85 Desmond King DB – Age 26
#86 Michael Davis CB – Age 26
#87 Keanu Neal S – Age 26
#88 Tyrell Williams WR – Age 29
#89 Mitchell Trubisky QB – Age 27
#90 Leonard Fournette RB – Age 26
#91 Shawn Williams S – Age 30
#92 Chidobe Awuzie CB – Age 26
#93 Sheldon Rankins DT – Age 27
#94 Malik Hooker S – Age 25
#95 Jacoby Brissett QB – Age 28
#96 Antonio Brown WR – Age 33
#97 DeQuan Jones NT – Age 29
#98 K’Waun Williams CB – Age 30
#99 Larry Ogunjobi DT – Age 27
#100 Austin Reiter C – Age 29

NFL War Rooms Open for Business
Salary Cap Boosted to $182.5 Million Per Team

The NFL told teams this week they will be allowed to operate from their team War Rooms both during the upcoming 2021 NFL Free Agency and the April NFL Draft. This returns the teams to their annual format that was interrupted last year due to the Pandemic. The 2020 NFL Draft in Las Vegas was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year, the entire NFL Draft was held virtually with every team’s personnel executives, coaches and scouts working privately from their homes, offices or third-party, offsite facilities.

Teams must still follow firm protocols like physical-distancing and wearing masks in rooms. Every team must submit a plan for its 2021 draft operations to the league by March 26^th and approval by Dr. Allen Sills, the NFL’s chief medical officer. Currently, it is unlikely that fans will be permitted to attend this year’s NFL Draft.

The 2021 NFL Draft is scheduled to take place in Cleveland from April 29-May 1. As of now, it’s still on as planned with safety precautions. Teams are excited about the ability to get back to normal and gather in-person to discuss pro prospects who could shape their clubs for years.

The NFL office also informed teams that their salary cap will be officially set at $182.5 million. The NFL had previously set the salary cap floor at $180 million. Clubs were expecting the final figure to come somewhere between $180 million and $185 million.

The expected decrease is primarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced teams to compete in front of no or limited fans in stadiums throughout the season to accommodate safety protocols. With no or limited ‘Live Gate” for teams, the salary cap was cut by more than $15 million off the previous salary cap, which sat at $198.2 in 2020. The cap was $188.2 million in 2019 and $177.2 million in 2018. In addition to the salary cap, franchise tag values for the 2021 season were confirmed Wednesday. Ten players received the Franchise tag prior to the March 9th deadline.

The result of the huge decline in the 2021 salary cap, NFL teams have already begun a quick roster reduction of high-priced veterans. Many veteran players have been released ahead of the new league year, which begins on March 17, as clubs must get below the $182.5 million salary cap number. Despite a broad-based release of veterans leaguewide, the player movement of free agent veterans may be the slowest in years with many clubs very limited to pursue the new available talent.

Pro Day Workouts 2021 – updated

With the NFL Combine 2021 cancelled this year, the upcoming Pro Days will be more important than ever. NFL scouts, coaches and general managers will canvas the country prior to the NFL Draft to get more updated information on prospects with so many players having the shortest resumes collectively in recent memory.

NFL teams will canvass college campuses this offseason to catchup on scouting prospects for workouts, interviews and medical updates. Draft Insiders’ staff will attend many college Pro Days. We did attend several spring football drills scouting upcoming prospects along with interviewing many coaches.

This schedule is expanded and updated schedule that will be fluid according to the Pandemic situation and college settings.

Pro Days 2021

Updated March 2

Feb. 12 – Clemson (passing drills with QB Trevor Lawrence & receivers)

March

March 5
Kansas

March 9
Kansas State
Northwestern
Wisconsin – Whitewater

March 10
Arkansas
Marshall
Maryland
Wisconsin

March 11
Clemson
Nevada
Texas

March 12
Arkansas State
North Dakota State
Oklahoma

March 15
Army
Kent State
Middle Tennessee
Vanderbilt

March 16
Georgia Tech
Temple

March 17
Arizona
Georgia
Illinois
Pittsburgh
San Jose State

March 18
Auburn
Buffalo
Central Arkansas
Louisiana-Monroe
Louisiana Tech
Stanford
Troy
West Virginia

March 19
Memphis
Ohio U
Texas Christian

March 22
Air Force
Bowling Green
Colorado State
Florida State
Iowa
Missouri
Toledo

March 23
Alabama
Central Michigan
Iowa State
Nebraska
Purdue

March 24
Michigan State
Mississippi State
South Carolina
Southern California
Virginia

March 25
Georgia Southern
Mississippi
North Texas
Penn State
San Diego State
SMU
Tennessee
Western Michigan
UMass

March 26
Boston College
BYU
Michigan
South Dakota State
South Dakota
Virginia Tech

March 29
Arizona State
Duke
Louisiana
Miami (Oh)
Miami
North Carolina
Washington State

March 30
East Carolina
Florida Atlantic
Louisville
NC State
Ohio State
Texas A&M
Tulane
Washington

March 31
Baylor
Boise State
Florida
Kentucky
LSU
Notre Dame
Wake Forest

April

April 1
Appalachian State
Central Florida
Charlotte
Minnesota
Oklahoma State
Oregon State
South Florida
Western Kentucky

April 2
Indiana
Oregon
Tulsa

April 7
Texas Tech

April 9
Alabama-Birmingham
Ball State
Houston

The schedule will change during the offseason due to conflicts, the Covid 19 testing and changes in any regional combine commitments by the NFL.

Pro Prospect Rankings – NFL Draft 2021

February 2021 Rankings
Offensive Players – Top 10 Rankings

* underclassmen
          Player              Ht/Wt     School
Quarterbacks
1 * Trevor Lawrence 6-6, 215 Clemson
2 * Zach Wilson 6-3, 210 Brigham Young
3 * Trey Lance 6-4, 225 North Dakota State
4 * Justin Fields 6-3, 225 Ohio State
5 * Mac Jones 6-3, 215 Alabama
6 Kyle Trask 6-5, 240 Florida
7 Kellen Mond 6-3, 215 Texas A&M
8 Jamie Newman 6-4, 230 Wake Forest
9 Sam Ehlinger 6-3, 225 Texas
10 K.J. Costello 6-5, 225 Mississippi State

Running Backs
1 Travis Etienne 5-10, 205 Clemson
2 Najee Harris 6-2, 230 Alabama
3 * Javonte Williams 5-10, 200 North Carolina
4 * Chuba Hubbard 6-0, 210 Oklahoma State
5 Michael Carter 5-8, 200 North Carolina
6 * Jaret Patterson 5-9, 195 Buffalo
7 * Kenneth Gainwell 5-11, 195 Memphis
8 * Khalil Herbert 5-9, 210 Virginia Tech
9 Trey Sermon 6-1, 215 Ohio State
10 Rhamondre Stevenson 6-0, 245 Oklahoma

Tight Ends
1 * Kyle Pitts 6-6, 245 Florida
2 Pat Freiermuth 6-5, 255 Penn State
3 * Hunter Long 6-5, 250 Boston College
4 Tony Poljan 6-7, 265 Virginia
5 * Brevin Jordan 6-3, 245 Miami
6 Tre McKitty 6-5, 245 Georgia
7 Tommy Tremble 6-4, 245 Notre Dame
8 Matt Bushman 6-5, 240 Brigham Young
9 Luke Farrell 6-6, 255 Ohio State
10 Noah Gray 6-4, 240 Duke

Wide Receivers
1 * Ja’Marr Chase 6-0, 205 LSU
2 DeVonta Smith 6-1, 175 Alabama
3 * Jaylen Waddle 5-10, 185 Alabama
4 Kadarius Toney 6-0, 195 Florida
5 * Tutu Atwell 5-9, 165 Louisville
6 * Rashod Bateman 6-2, 210 Minnesota
7 * Rondale Moore 5-9, 180 Purdue
8 * Terrace Marshall 6-3, 200 LSU
10 * Elijah Moore 5-9, 185 Mississippi

NFL Draft 2021 – Two Round Mock Draft

  February, 2021      * Underclassmen –   
  Selection order after Super Bowl LV –  Pre-postseason workouts 2021       

 All underclassmen had until Jan. 18th to declare for the NFL Draft 2021. Players had three days to rescind their decision and return to school and still retain their college eligibility. No underclassmen rescinded their decision.

1st Round

   #   Team                W/L          Player                     Pos      Ht/Wt                School

1 Jacksonville             1-15      * Trevor Lawrence          QB       6-6, 225            Clemson

2 NY Jets                    2-14      * Zach Wilson                  QB       6-3, 210            Brigham Young

3 Miami (Houston)       4-12      DeVonta Smith           WR       6-1, 175            Alabama

4 Atlanta                     4-12      * Patrick Surtain             CB        6-2, 205            Alabama

5 Cincinnati                 4-11-1   * Ja’Marr Chase             WR       6-0, 210            LSU

6 Philadelphia             4-11-1   * Jaylen Waddle            WR       5-10, 185          Alabama

7 Detroit                     5-11      * Penei Sewell                   OT        6-6, 330            Oregon

8 Carolina                   5-11      * Justin Fields                 QB       6-3, 225            Ohio St

9 Denver                     5-11        Rashawn Slater              OG       6-4, 315            Northwestern

10 Dallas                      6-10      * Christian Darrisaw       OT        6-5, 315            Virginia Tech

11 NY Giants                6-10      * Gregory Rousseau       DE       6-7, 265            Miami

12 San Francisco          6-10      * Caleb Farley                CB        6-2, 205            Virginia Tech

13 LA Chargers             7-9        * Micah Parsons           LB        6-3, 245            Penn State

14 Minnesota                7-9        Kwity Paye                    DE       6-4, 270            Michigan

15 New England            7-9        * Mac Jones                  QB       6-3, 215            Alabama

16 Arizona                    8-8        * Kyle Pitts                      TE        6-6, 245            Florida

17 Las Vegas                8-8        * Christian Barmore       DT        6-5, 315            Alabama

18 Miami                       10-6      * Jaelan Phillips             DE       6-5, 265            Miami

19 Washington              7-9        * Trey Lance                  QB       6-4, 225            North Dakota St

20 Chicago                   8-8        * Jalen Mayfield             OT        6-5, 325            Michigan

21 Indianapolis              11-5      Travis Etienne               RB        5-10, 205          Clemson

22 Tennessee                11-5      * Jaycee Horn                 CB        6-1, 205            South Carolina

23 NY Jets (Seattle)       12-4     Kadarius Toney            WR       5-11, 190          Florida

24 Pittsburgh                12-4      Najee Harris                  RB        6-2, 230            Alabama

25 Jacksonville (Rams) 10-6    * Samuel Cosmi           OT        6-7, 310            Texas

26 Cleveland                 11-5      Aaron Robinson            CB        6-1, 195            Central Florida

27 Baltimore                 11-5      * Wyatt Davis                OG       6-4, 315            Ohio St

28 New Orleans             12-4    * Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah – LB  6-2, 215     Notre Dame

29 Buffalo                    13-3       * Zaven Collins                LB        6-4, 260            Tulsa

30 Green Bay                13-3      Alex Leatherwood         OL        6-6, 315            Alabama

31 Kansas City              14-2      Landon Dickerson         C          6-6, 325            Alabama

32 Tampa Bay              11-5      * Azeez Ojulari             LB        6-3, 240            Georgia

Second Round

33 Jacksonville              * Alijah Vera-Tucker                 OT        6-4, 315            Southern Cal

34 NY Jets                      * Javonte Williams                     RB        5-10, 220          North Carolina

35 Atlanta                       * Nick Bolton                               LB        6-0, 235            Missouri

36 Miami (Houston)      * Eric Stokes                             CB        6-1, 185            Georgia

37 Philadelphia             * Daviyon Nixon                         DT        6-3, 305            Iowa

38 Cincinnati                 * Pat Freiermuth                        TE        6-5, 255            Penn St

39 Carolina                   * Terrace Marshall                     WR       6-3, 200            LSU

40 Denver                      Levi Onwuzurike                        DT        6-3, 290            Washington

41 Detroit                       Kyle Trask                                    QB       6-5, 240            Florida

42 NY Giants                * Rashod Bateman                    WR       6-2, 210            Minnesota

43 San Francisco          * Tyson Campbell                     CB        6-2, 195             Georgia

44 Dallas                      * Shaun Wade                             CB        6-1, 195             Ohio St

45 Jax (Minn)                * Marvin Wilson                      DT        6-5, 305            Florida St

46 New England            Carlos Basham                         DE       6-4, 285            Wake Forest

47 LA Chargers             * Rondale Moore                      WR       5-9, 180            Purdue

48 Las Vegas                * Ronnie Perkins                       DE       6-3, 245            Oklahoma

49 Arizona                    * Joe Tryon                                 LB        6-5, 260            Washington

50 Miami                       * Jevon Holland                         S          6-1, 200            Oregon

51 Washington              Teven Jenkins                           OT        6-6, 320            Oklahoma St

52 Chicago                   * Hunter Long                             TE        6-5, 255            Boston College

53 Tennessee                Dillon Radunz                            OT        6-6, 300            North Dakota St

54 Indianapolis              * Trevon Moehrig                     S          6-2, 205            Texas Christian

55 Pittsburgh                Quincy Roche                             LB        6-3, 245            Miami

56 Seattle                     * Creed Humphrey                      C          6-5, 320            Oklahoma

57 LA Rams                  * Walker Little                             OT        6-7, 320            Stanford

58 Baltimore                 * Amon-Ra St. Brown               WR       6-1, 195            Southern Cal

59 Cleveland                 D’Wayne Iskridge                      WR       5-9, 190            Western Michigan

60 New Orleans             * Dylan Moses                          LB        6-3, 240            Alabama

61 Green Bay                Richie Grant                               S          5-11, 200           Central Florida

62 Buffalo                    * Elijah Moore                            WR       5-9, 185            Mississippi

63 Kansas City              * Greg Newsome                       CB        6-1, 190            Northwestern

64 Tampa Bay              * Tutu Atwell                              WR       5-9, 165            Louisville

Pro Days 2021 – updated

With the NFL Combine 2021 cancelled this year, the upcoming Pro Days will be more important than ever. NFL scouts, coaches and general managers will canvas the country at colleges prior to the NFL Draft to get more updated information on prospects. With so many players having the shortest resumes collectively in recent memory, the late Pro Days can become a huge influence on the prospects potential with significant impact on his draft status.

NFL teams will canvass college campuses this offseason to catchup on scouting prospects for workouts, interviews and medical updates, all of which will have a huge effect on their final rating.

This schedule is updated and fluid according to the Pandemic and college situations.

Pro Days 2021

Feb 12
Clemson (passing drills with QB Trevor Lawrence and receivers)

March
5^th – Kansas
9^th – Kansas State
10^th – Wisconsin
10^th – Arkansas

11^th – Clemson
11^th – Nevada

12^th – Oklahoma
12^th – North Dakota State

16^th – Georgia Tech

17^th – Pittsburgh
17^th – Louisiana-Monroe

18^th – Auburn
18^th – Louisiana Tech
18^th – Georgia Tech
18^th – Buffalo
18^th – West Virginia

19^th – Texas Christian
19^th – Memphis19
19^th – Ohio U

22^nd – Iowa
22^nd – Colorado State
22^nd – Florida State
22^nd – Toledo

23^rd – Alabama
23rd – Central Michigan
23^rd – Iowa State
23^rd – Nebraska
23^rd – Purdue

24^th – Michigan State
24^th – Mississippi St
24^th – South Carolina
24^th – Western Michigan
24^th – Virginia

25^th – Mississippi
25^th – SMU
25^th – UMass
25^th – North Texas
25^th – Penn State
25^th – San Diego State
25^th – Western Michigan

26^th – Boston College
26^th – BYU
26^th – Michigan
26^th – Virginia Tech
26^th – South Dakota State

29^th – Miami (Fla.)
29^th – Miami (Oh.)
29^th – North Carolina
29^th – Duke
29^th – Louisiana-Laf

30^th – Louisville
30^th – Washington
30^th – Tulane

31th – Notre Dame
31th – Boise State
31th – Florida
31th – Kentucky

April
1^st – Oklahoma State
1^st – South Florida
1^st – Charlotte

9^th – Houston
9^th – UAB

The schedule will change throughout the offseason due to conflicts, the Covid 19 testing and changes in any regional combine commitments by the NFL.

Senior Bowl 2021 Game

    Draft Insiders’ Staff

QB Mond and DE Sample Earn Game MVP Honors

The 2021 Senior Bowl game was played after an impressive effort by the All-classic staff led by Director Jim Nagy. The condensed week of practices prior to the Saturday game came off without a glitch from the benefit of strict Pandemic guidelines and an expanded player roster.

With an interesting roster of pro prospects who completed the week of practices, physicals and interviews the All-star classic was a competitive contest that ended with a National team win over the American squad 27-24.

QB Kellen Mond of Texas A&M walked off with the MVP award after a clutch effort directing several drives to lead the National team throughout the second half when they scored all their points. Mond helped his cause, showing a strong arm, fine mobility and sound decision making. He heads the second tier of QB prospects entering the interview process prior the NFL Draft 2021.

         Draft Insiders’ 2021 January Newsletter is available now

The February Newsletter will be available this week with extensive coverage of the Senior Bowl plus Mock Draft and new Top 100 prospects

Runners Michael Carter and Rhondae Stevenson were featured often and produced. Carter displayed big play ability as both a runner and receiver and helped his cause immensely. Wideouts Amari Rodgers, Frank Darby and Shi Smith had nice performances and elevated their stock.

The NFL Draft usually benefits from the Senior Bowl defenders and this game featured several impact pass rushers in Cam Sample, Quincy Roche, Janarius Robinson and Patrick Jones. LB KJ Britt of Auburn had a strong game and picked up his keys quickly and had a burst to the ball to finish. Sample had an impressive game and earned Defensive MVP honors.

Linebackers, Jordan Smith and Baron Browning also made big plays during the game after a strong week of practices. Corner Aaron Robinson displayed fast developing coverage skills in the practices and joined the elite cover men in this class after an impressive overall week.

This was the final football action for the year with the offseason workout portion in disarray with both the NFL Combine and school Pro Days terminated or significantly curtailed. They could be completely closed out due to the Pandemic as teams face stiff limitations completing the scouting process. Zoom sessions may be the only interaction with players in many cases, between prospects and any perspective NFL teams.

Senior Bowl Game Players

Offensive Players
12 Mond, Kellen                        QB       Texas A&M       6024     205
11 Ehlinger, Sam                       QB       Texas               6014     222
7 Carter, Michael                       RB        North Carolina   5077     202
29 Stevenson, Rhamondre         RB        Oklahoma         5115     227
3 Rodgers, Amari                      WR       Clemson           5094     211
10 Felton, Demetric                   WR       UCLA               5085     189
13 Fitzpatrick, Dez                     WR       Louisville           6021     202
84 Darby, Frank                        WR       Arizona State    6001     194
13 Smith, Shi                            WR       South Carolina 5100     186
75 Radunz, Dillon                      OL        North Dakota St   6055 304
72 Hainsey, Robert                    OL        Notre Dame      6044     302
55 Hudson, James                    OL        Cincinnati          6043     302

Defensive Players
5 Sample, Cam                         DL        Tulane             6026     274
92 Odighizuwa, Osa                  DL        UCLA               6020     280
96 Robinson, Janarius               LB        Florida State     6050     266
90 Jones, Patrick                       DL        Pittsburgh         6044     264
49 Graham, Ta’Quon                 DL        Texas               6030     290
55 Roche, Quincy                      DL        Miami               6027     243
33 Britt, KJ                                LB        Auburn             6001     239
47 Smith, Elerson                      LB        Northern Iowa   6064     262
55 Browning, Baron                   LB        Ohio State        6031     241
31 Robinson, Aaron                   CB        Central Florida 5114     190
25 St. Juste, Benjamin               CB        Minnesota         6033     200
8 Taylor, Keith                           CB        Washington       6023     191
27 Grant, Richie                        S          Central Florida 5115     8200

Senior Bowl 2021 Game Day

    Draft Insiders’ Staff

The 2021 Senior Bowl game is here with an interesting roster of pro prospects who completed the week of practices, physicals and interviews. The All-star classic worked through the global Pandemic with a slightly condensed schedule that started on Tuesday with the weigh=in and practices that continued thru Thursday. Director Jim Nagy assembled a quality larger roster of 135+ athletes in the event of any opt outs of the invited. The week went well setting the stage for the game Saturday at 2:30 pm Est on the NFL Network.

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Senior Bowl Game Day

Look for QBs, Jamie Newman and Ian Book will get extensive playing time especially after Mac Jones sustained a foot injury. Jones had an outstanding week of practices, but probably sits out the game.

Runners Larry Roundtree, Michael Carter and Rhondae Stevenson may not be household names, but should be featured here and given a chance to display their natural talent and capable of being impact playmakers Saturday. Carter is a well rounded back who can be a difference maker here.

Wideouts Frank Darby, Shi Smith, Josh Palmer and D’Wayne Eskridge are expected to be featured in the passing game. Darby and Eskridge were impressive over the practices and can be impact performers here. TEs Hunter Long, John Bates and Tre’ McKitty had strong practice sessions and could be featured in the passing game. They elevated their stock this week.

The NFL Draft 2021 could provide many defensive front seven prospects and this game features several impact pass rushers. DE Jonathan Cooper, Quincy Roche, Patrick Jones and Daelin Hayes showed a burst off the edge in practices and look to continue in a game with features no blitzing backers. Cooper is primed for a huge effort and created continuous havoc in matchups. Look for edge rushers, Jones and Roche to provide impact as outside rushers and possible difference makers in this game.

Linebackers, Chazz Surratt, Jordan Smith and Baron Browning made big plays in the practices. Surrant  showed speed, instincts and playmaking ability this week. Look to them to be in the action throughout the contest to be the stars on their units. Corners Aaron Robinson, DJ Daniel, Ambry Thomas and Thomas  Graham, displayed well developed coverage skills in the practices.  They hope to prove NFL ready with a strong game performance that should elevate their stock. Safeties Richie Grant and Divine Deablo had strong weeks. Grant showed excellent range and versatility while Deablo displayed strong tackling.

This will be the final real football action in these prospects for the year with the offseason workout portion of the NFL Draft process hitting problems with both the NFL Combine and school Pro Days significantly curtailed if not completely closed out due to the Pandemic.

Senior Bowl Players to Watch

Offensive Players

7 Newman, Jamie                      QB       Wake Forest     6027     235
12 Book, Ian                               QB       Notre Dame      6000     210
10 Jones, Mac                            QB       Alabama           6025     217
7 Carter, Michael                       RB        North Carolina   5077     202
34 Rountree, Larry                    RB        Missouri            5106     216
29 Stevenson, Rhamondre       RB        Oklahoma         5115     227
84 Darby, Frank                        WR       Arizona State    6001     194
1 * Toney, Kadarius                   WR       Florida             5111     189
3 Rodgers, Amari                      WR       Clemson           5094     211
13 Smith, Shi                             WR       South Carolina 5100     186
85 Palmer, Josh                        WR       Tennessee        6012     210
1 Eskridge, D’Wayne                 WR       Western Michigan 5091 188
4 Collins, Nico                           WR       Michigan           6042     215
10 Felton, Demetric                   WR       UCLA               5085     189
16 Surratt, Sage                        WR       Wake Forest     6025     215
83 Granson, Kylen                     TE        SMU                 6021     242
87 McKitty, Tré                          TE        Georgia            6041     247
80 Long, Hunter                        TE        Boston College 6051     254
87 Bates, John                            TE        Boise State       6055     259
55 Hudson, James                     OL        Cincinnati          6043     302
71 Meinerz, Quinn                     OL        Wisconsin-White  6032 320
56 Anderson, Jack                     OL        Texas Tech       6046     309
73 Banks, Aaron                        OL        Notre Dame      6053     338
75 Radunz, Dillon                      OL        North Dakota St    6055 304

Defensive Players

9 Basham, Carlos                      DL        Wake Forest     6033     281
90 Jones, Patrick                       DL        Pittsburgh         6044     264
55 Roche, Quincy                      DL        Miami               6027     243
56 Hubert, Wyatt                       DL        Kansas State    6026     265
0 Cooper, Jonathan                   DL        Ohio State        6026     254
9 Hayes, Daelin                          DL        Notre Dame      6036     261
49 Graham, Ta’Quon                 DL        Texas               6030     290
50 Surratt, Chazz                       LB        North Carolina   6014     227
22 Smith, Jordan                       LB        UAB                 6061     255
55 Browning, Baron                   LB        Ohio State        6031     241
31 Robinson, Aaron                   CB        Central Florida 5114     190
14 Daniel, DJ                              CB        Georgia            5115     183
23 Rochell, Robert                     CB        Central Arkansas  5117 195
1 Thomas, Ambry                      CB        Michigan           5117     189
4 Graham, Thomas                   CB        Oregon             5104     193
25 Nasirildeen, Hamsah           SAF      Florida State     6031     213
26 Webb, Mark                          SAF      Georgia            6013     210
27 Grant, Richie                        SAF      Central Florida 5115     200
27 Deablo, Divine                      SAF      Virginia Tech     6033     226

Top 100 Pro Prospects for the NFL Draft 2020

     April, 2020 – Final Edition
NFL Draft Final Rankings                * Declared Underclassmen

Frank Coyle –   www.draftinsiders.com

      Pro Prospect            Position  / School                                
1 Joe Burrow                            QB       LSU
2 * Chase Young                      DE       Ohio State
3 Derrick Brown                       DT        Auburn
4 * Jeffrey Okudah                  CB        Ohio State
5 * Isaiah Simmons                 LB        Clemson
6 * Tristan Wirfs                      OT        Iowa
7 * Jerry Jeudy                         WR       Alabama
8 Justin Herbert                       QB       Oregon
9 * Tua Tagovailoa                   QB       Alabama
10 * Jedrick Wills                      OT        Alabama
11 Javon Kinlaw                        DT        South Carolina
12 * Henry Ruggs                      WR       Alabama
13 * Mekhi Becton                     OT        Louisville
14 * C.J. Henderson                  CB        Florida
15 * CeeDee Lamb                    WR       Oklahoma
16 * Andrew Thomas                 OT        Georgia
17 * Justin Jefferson                  WR       LSU
18 * Xavier McKinney                S          Alabama
19 * Kenneth Murray                  LB        Oklahoma
20 * Austin Jackson                   OT        USC
21 * K’Lavon Chaisson               LB        LSU
22 * A.J. Epenesa                      DE       Iowa
23 * D’Andre Swift                     RB        Georgia
24 * Ezra Cleveland                   OT        Boise State
25 Marlon Davidson                  DE       Auburn
26 * Patrick Queen                    LB        LSU
27 * J.K. Dobbins                      RB        Ohio State
28 * Jaylon Johnson                  CB        Utah
29 * Yetur Gross-Matos             DE       Penn State
30 * A.J. Terrell                          CB        Clemson
31 * Jordan Love                       QB       Utah State
32 Zack Baun                            LB        Wisconsin
33 * Tee Higgins                       WR       Clemson
34 Josh Jones                          OT        Houston
35 Julian Okwara                       LB        Notre Dame
36 * Grant Delpit                       S          LSU
37 * Cole Kmet                          TE        Notre Dame
38 Kristian Fulton                      CB        LSU
39 Denzel Mims                        WR       Baylor
40 Trevon Diggs                       CB        Alabama
41 * Cesar Ruiz                         C          Michigan
42 * Laviska Shenault                WR       Colorado
43 Chase Claypool                    WR       Notre Dame
44 Jeff Gladney                        CB        Texas Christian
45 * Clyde Edwards-Helaire        RB        LSU
46 Ashtyn Davis                        S          California
47 * Ross Blacklock                  DT        Texas Christian
48 * Antoine Winfield                 S          Minnesota
49 * Justin Madubuike               DT        Texas A&M
50 * Jonathan Taylor                  RB        Wisconsin
51 Brandon Aiyuk                      WR       Arizona St
52 * Terrell Lewis                       LB        Alabama
53 * Jalen Reagor                      WR       Texas Christian
54 Damon Arnette                     CB        Ohio State
55 * Curtis Weaver                     DE       Boise State
56 Kyle Dugger                         S          Lenoir-Rhyne
57 Michael Pittman                    WR       USC
58 * Isaiah Wilson                      OT        Georgia
59 Harrison Bryant                    TE        Florida Atlantic
60 Raekwon Davis                    DT        Alabama
61 * Matt Hennessy                   C          Temple
62 * K.J. Hamler                        WR       Penn State
63 Neville Gallimore                   DT        Oklahoma
64 * Albert Okwuegbunam          TE        Missouri
65 * Jacob Eason                      QB       Washington
66 Leki Fotu                              DT        Utah
67 Bryce Hall                             CB        Virginia
68 Josh Uche                            LB        Michigan
69 * Cam Akers                         RB        Florida State
70 Adam Trautman                    TE        Dayton
71 Troy Dye                              LB        Oregon
72 Zack Moss                           RB        Utah
73 * Noah Igbinoghene             CB        Auburn
74 Malik Harrison                       LB        Ohio State
75 * Lloyd Cushenberry              C          LSU
76 * Jake Fromm                       QB       Georgia
77 Bradlee Anae                        DE       Utah
78 * Tyler Biadasz                     C          Wisconsin
79 Lucas Niang                         OT        Texas Christian
80 * Jordan Elliott                      DT        Missouri
81 * Gabriel Davis                     WR       Central Florida
82 * James Lynch                      DE       Baylor
83 Matthew Peart                      OT        Connecticut
84 Van Jefferson                      WR       Florida
85 * Cameron Dantzler              CB        Mississippi State
86 Jeremy Chinn                       S          Southern Illinois
87 * Prince Tega Wanogho        OT        Auburn
88 Terrell Burgess                     S          Utah
89 Darrell Taylor                        LB        Tennessee
90 Logan Wilson                       LB        Wyoming
91 John Simpson                      OG       Clemson
92 Jabari Zuniga                       DE       Florida
93 Robert Hunt                          OG       Louisiana-Lafayette
94 * Netane Muti                       OG       Fresno State
95 * Hunter Bryant                     TE        Washington
96 Shane Lemieux                     OG       Oregon
97 Jordyn Brooks                      LB        Texas Tech
98 Troy Pride                            CB        Notre Dame
99 Ben Bredeson                      OG       Michigan
100 J.R. Reed                           S          Georgia

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, Biletnikoff, Thorpe, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi etc for the past 25 years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He is a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for ESPN, Fox Sports and Sporting News on a year-round basis related to 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.