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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 consultant to many NFL player agents related to all levels of preparation for the NFL Draft process. 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, 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.




NFL Draft 2023 – Strong Corner Group Tops Talented Defensive Class

Strong Cornerback Group Tops Talented Defensive Class

Cornerbacks – Grade: A

     Frank Coyle/ Head scout

Positional Overview:

This year’s cornerback class is a high-quality group which is very deep, though not as top heavy as last year. There are a few blue chips expected to go in the mid-1st round with many other highly regarded corners expected to go through the top 50-100 overall selections. Underclassmen dominate our top ten prospects, though the senior group is a very solid with nice development. Devon Witherspoon is our #1 prospect with Christian Gonzalez and Joey Porter expected to earn mid first round selections. Witherspoon could be selected in the top 10 overall picks with a rookie starting grade. Gonzalez has the skill set to start early and is NFL ready after an awesome final performance. Porter is another in a long line of PSU corners to enter the NFL. He is a physical cover man with the NFL makeup to excel on the outside. Deonte Banks has prototypical shutdown skills for the pro game. He is rising fast and could earn a late 1st round selection. Teammate Jakorian Bennett is a rising cover man with well-developed talent to press for early starting time. Cam Smith and Kelee Ringo are possible late first round or early 2nd round picks. Both are SEC battle tested and figure to press for starting jobs in camp. Darius Rush and Emmanuel Forbes are another pair of talented big SEC corners. Rush is coming off an impressive career finish. Forbes is the best ball hawk in this class and has the length DCs like in outside defenders. Tyrique Stevenson and DJ Turner are well developed athletes who are NFL ready. Turner is coming off an impressive final performance plus an amazing NFL Combine sprint. They could go on the mid-2nd day. This is a deep group that will supply many NFL starters well into the 3rd day of the process. There could be at least 12 prospects selected in the top 100 choices. There will probably be 15+ prospects selected in the top 150 picks with the expected run-on corners from the mid-1st round through the early 3rd day. This class has very good depth and will provide a number of middle round steals. This position has annually provided the most overall selections and could duplicate that again. This group could supply as many as 35 total prospects and another 40 high priority FA. This deep crop of corners will supply a huge group of big corners with some versatility to also slide to safety in the nickel and dime sub packages.   

 NFL Teams in need:

  1. Patriots             5. Rams
  2. Colts                  6. Commanders
  3. 49ers                7. Ravens           
  4. Steelers            8. Vikings    

NFL Premier Player
Jalen Ramsey

Blue Chip – Devon Witherspoon
Blue Chip – Christian Gonzalez
Red Chip – Joey Porter
Rising – Deonte Banks
Falling – Jaylon Jones
Underrated – Darius Rush
Overrated – JuJu Brents
Sleeper – Darrell Luter
Boom/Bust – Jakorian Bennett
Biggest Upside – Deonte Banks
Hidden Gem – Garrett Williams
Long Term Gem – Darius Rush

   Positional Traits
Best Athlete – Christian Gonzalez
Best Man Cover – Emmanuel Forbes
Best Zone Cover – Darrell Luter
Best Run support – Joey Porter
Best Tackler – Joey Porter
Best Nickel – Devon Witherspoon
Hands – Emmanuel Forbes
Best Intangibles – Joey Porter
Ball Instincts – Devon Witherspoon
Most Versatile – Riley Moss
Over drafted – Tyrique Stevenson
Major College Sleeper – Jarrick Bernard-Converse

Top Cornerbacks

1 Devon Witherspoon       Illinois
2 Christian Gonzalez        Oregon
3 Joey Porter                      Penn State
4 Deonte Banks                 Maryland
5 Cam Smith                      South Carolina
6 Kelee Ringo                    Georgia
7 Darius Rush                    South Carolina
8 Tyrique Stevenson         Miami
9 Emmanuel Forbes         Mississippi State
10 DJ Turner                        Michigan
11 JuJu Brents                     Kansas State
12 Jakorian Bennett            Maryland
13 Riley Moss                       Iowa
14 Kyu Blu Kelly                   Stanford
15 Clark Phillips                   Utah
16 Garrett Williams             Syracuse
17 Darrell Luter                    South Alabama
18 Jaylon Jones                   Texas A&M
19 Rejzohn Wright               Oregon State
20 Terrell Smith                   Minnesota




NFL Draft 2023 – Tight End Class Strongest in a Decade

Tight End Class Strongest in a Decade

Frank Coyle/ Head Scout

This year’s tight end class is a bumper crop of prospects that will command many early selections especially over the first two days of the three day event. This position has played a bigger role in today’s passing game with prospects lining up at several positions. They possess size and speed to create major mismatches in coverage and become favorites in a club’s passing game.  Many are one-dimensional receivers with minimal blocking skills.    

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Tight Ends – Grade: A 

     Positional Overview: This year’s group of tight ends ranks among the best in recent decades and features a few highly regarded players who will come off the board in the early rounds. Our #1 prospect is Michael Mayer with Dalton Kincaid ranked equally high. Mayer is a well-developed receiver with an early starting grade and an excellent addition to a passing game. Kincaid is highly developed receiver who could be a mid-1st round selection. He has the prototypical skill set for today’s position. Both Darnell Washington and Luke Musgrave are emerging prospects with early starting grades. Musgrave is a developed playmaker with impact run after the catch ability. Washington is a physical specimen with all the talent to be a well-rounded complete player at the position. This class should see another 2-3 players selected in the top 100 selections. Both Sam LaPorta and Tucker Kraft are high quality prospects and carry NFL starting grades and figure on the mid-2nd day of the NFL Draft. LaPorta is a multi-purpose tight end/H-back who fills key roles in an offense. Zach Kuntz had an outstanding NFL Combine and displayed all the physical skills to win a starting role with a high level of development as a blocker and receiver. He could be selected in the early middle rounds and possible surprise top 100 selection. Several middle round prospects like Luke Schoonmaker, Will Mallory, Davis Allen and Josh Whyle will be among the best value picks in this amazing class. As many as 18-20 players could be drafted with most in the middle to later rounds. This position plays a huge part in pro-offenses being used in a few hybrid roles.

     NFL Teams in need:

1. Cowboys      5. Commanders
2. Packers       6. Dolphins
3. Lions           7. Cardinals
4. Titans         8. Bengals

   NFL Premier Player

       Travis Kelce

Blue Chip – Michael Mayer
Blue Chip – Dalton Kincaid
Red Chip – Darnell Washington
Rising – Zack Kuntz
Falling – Cameron Latu
Underrated – Sam LaPorta                
Overrated – Davis Allen
Sleeper – Tucker Kraft
Boom/Bust – Brenton Strange
Hidden Starter – Will Mallory
Long Term Gem – Zack Kuntz          
 
Positional Traits
Best Athlete – Zack Kuntz
Best Hands – Dalton Kincaid
Fastest – Luke Musgrave
Quickest – Michael Mayer
Inline Blocker – Darnell Washington
Block on Move – Josh Whyle
Run after Catch – Luke Musgrave
Catch in the Crowd – Sam LaPorta
Ball Instincts – Dalton Kincaid
Most Developed – Michael Mayer

       Top Tight End Prospects   

1 Michael Mayer                   Notre Dame
2 Dalton Kincaid                   Utah
3 Darnell Washington         Georgia
4 Luke Musgrave                 Oregon State
5 Sam LaPorta                     Iowa
6 Tucker Kraft                       South Dakota State
7 Zack Kuntz                         Old Dominion
8 Luke Schoonmaker          Michigan
9 Will Mallory                      Miami
10 Brenton Strange             Penn State
11 Davis Allen                      Clemson
12 Josh Whyle                      Cincinnati
13 Payne Durham               Purdue
14 Cameron Latu                 Alabama
15 Kyle Patterson                 Air Force
16 Leonard Taylor               Cincinnati




QB Bryce Young Tops Prospects to Attend 2023 NFL Draft

Bryce Young Tops 17 Pro Prospects to Attend 2023 NFL Draft

NFL Draft 2023 – April 27-29 – Kansas City, Mo.

The NFL office announced the names of seventeen prospects, including four quarterbacks, who will attend the 2023 NFL Draft in Kansas City, Missouri.

The four QBs, Kentucky’s Will Levis, Florida’s Anthony Richardson, Ohio State’s, C.J. Stroud and Alabama’s Bryce Young — are all expected to hear their names called in Round 1 and possibly in the top ten selections.

Other big-name attendees include Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson Jr., Georgia DT Jalen Carter, Texas RB Bijan Robinson and Texas Tech edge rusher Tyree Wilson. Highly rated CBs Devon Witherspoon (Illinois), Christian Gonzalez (Oregon) and Joey Porter Jr. (Penn State), son of the Steelers great, will also attend.

List of 17 NFL Draft Attendees:

Jordan Addison, WR, USC
Will Anderson Jr., Edge, Alabama
Brian Branch, DB, Alabama
Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia
Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College
Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon
Paris Johnson Jr., OT, Ohio State
Will Levis, QB, Kentucky
Joey Porter Jr., CB, Penn State
Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida
Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State
C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State
Keion White, Edge, Georgia Tech
Tyree Wilson, Edge, Texas Tech
Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois
Bryce Young, QB, Alabama




NFL Draft 2023 – Running Back Class Shines

 Running Back 2023 Class Shines

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Running Backs – Grade: B
      Positional Overview:
This year’s running back position is another above average group after a solid class last April. Underclassmen will once again dominate from among the top prospects with most having early NFL starting grades. This class could supply two #1 picks with Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs, the best candidates. There should be possibly 5-6 selections in the top 100 picks and 10-12 in the top 150 selections. Robinson is a very tough complete back. He is a well-rounded performer with a nice combination of quickness, power and complete skills to be a three down back. Gibbs is a playmaker with NFL starting talent. He had an impressive NFL Combine workout. He is a first-round bubble prospect with the talent to provide impact as a rookie. Zack Charbonnet is a workhorse back and one of the most durable runners in recent years. Devon Achane is another playmaker who figures to fill a few roles as a 1A type. He provides impact as receiver and a top change of pace runner. Lew Nichols is an emerging highly-underrated talent to become a three-down workhorse and one of the surprises of this group. This class should produce as many as 7-8 quality feature backs with a few at the top of the class capable of becoming early pro starters. Another gem is Tyjae Spears who we scouted extensively. He has the skills to be a quality role weapon with the athleticism to be a very good pro. He is a complete 1A type and best 3rd down back in this class. This class could provide 20+ selected in the seven rounds with many return specialists and 3rd down backs.

    NFL Teams in need:

  • Bears                 5. Cardinals
  • Rams                6. Panthers
  • Ravens             7. Jets 
  • Lions               8. Chargers

 NFL Premier Player
Derrick Henry

Blue Chip – Bijan Robinson
Red Chip – Jahmyr Gibbs
Rising – Zach Charbonnet
Falling – Sean Tucker
Underrated – Zach Evans
Overrated – Devon Achane
Sleeper – Kenny McIntosh
Hidden Gem – Lew Nichols
Boom/Bust – DeWayne McBride
Longterm Surprise – Tank Bigsby

         Positional Traits

Best Athlete – Bijan Robinson
Inside Runner – Bijan Robinson
Outside Run – Jahmyr Gibbs
Goal line Runner – Bijan Robinson
Best All-purpose – Kendre Miller
Best Hands – Kenny McIntosh
Best After Catch – Tyjae Spears
Best Blocker – Roschon Johnson
Most Durable – Zach Charbonnet
Best Instincts – Jahmyr Gibbs
Best Intangibles – Chase Brown

Top Running Backs Prospects 
1 Bijan Robinson                     Texas
2 Jahmyr Gibbs                       Alabama
3 Devon Achane                      Texas A&M
4 Zach Charbonnet                  UCLA
5 Kendre Miller                        TCU
6 DeWayne McBride              Alabama-Birm
7 Tyjae Spears                          Tulane
8 Zach Evans                           Mississippi
9 Kenny McIntosh                  Georgia
10 Sean Tucker                        Syracuse
11 Roschon Johnson              Texas
12 Tank Bigsby                        Auburn
13 Chase Brown                       Illinois
14 Lew Nichols                        Central Michigan
15 Chris Rodriguez                 Kentucky
16 Eric Gray                            Oklahoma
17 Deuce Vaughn                  Kansas State
18 Mohamed Ibrahim         Minnesota
19 Izzy Abanikanda             Pittsburgh
20 Evan Hull                       Northwestern




Top 50 Pro Prospects for the NFL Draft

Top 50 Pro Prospects for the NFL Draft 2023

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March 25, 2023

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 Top 50 Pro Prospects

 #  Pro Prospect           Pos      Ht / Wt           School 

1 Will Anderson          Edge    6-4, 245         Alabama

2 Bryce Young                        QB       5-11, 195          Alabama

3 CJ Stroud                            QB       6-3, 215            Ohio State

4 Will Levis                             QB       6-3, 232            Kentucky

5 Peter Skoronski                    OT        6-4, 315            Northwestern

6 Jalen Carter                          DT        6-3, 310            Georgia

7 Tyree Wilson                        DE       6-5, 275            Texas Tech

8 Myles Murphy                       Edge    6-5, 275            Clemson

9 Lukas Van Ness                   Edge    6-4, 255            Iowa

10 Devon Witherspoon              CB        6-1, 180            Illinois

11 Paris Johnson                      OT        6-6, 315            Ohio State

12 Nolan Smith                         Edge    6-3, 235            Georgia

13 Broderick Jones                   OT        6-4, 315            Georgia

14 Christian Gonzalez                CB        6-1. 205            Oregon

15 Bijan Robinson                     RB        5-11, 225          Texas

16 Michael Mayer                      TE        6-5, 255            Notre Dame

17 Dalton Kincaid                      TE        6-6, 245            Utah

18 Anthony Richardson              QB       6-4, 235            Florida

19 Quentin Johnston                 WR       6-3, 215            TCU

20 Joey Porter                          CB        6-1, 200            Penn State

21 Jordan Addison                    WR       5-11, 175          Southern Cal

22 Luke Musgrave                     TE        6-5, 255            Oregon State

23 Jaxon Smith-Njigba               WR       5-11, 200          Ohio State

24 O’Cyrus Torrence                  OG       6-5, 340            Florida

25 Kelee Ringo                         CB        6-2, 205            Georgia

26 Brian Branch                         S          6-0, 195            Alabama

27 Trent Simpson                      LB        6-3, 230            Clemson

28 Jahmyr Gibbs                       RB        5-11, 200          Alabama

29 Isaiah Foskey                       Edge    6-5, 260            Notre Dame

30 Deonte Banks                       CB        6-1, 200            Maryland

31 Bryan Bresee                        DT        6-4, 300            Clemson

32 Cam Smith                           CB        6-1, 190            South Carolina

33 Will McDonald                      Edge    6-3, 240            Iowa State

34 John Michael Schmitz           C          6-3, 310            Minnesota

35 Darnell Wright                      OT        6-5, 335            Tennessee

36 Zay Flowers                          WR       5-10, 175          Boston College

37 Drew Sanders                       LB        6-4, 245            Arkansas

38 Keion White                          DE       6-4, 280            Georgia Tech

39 Cody Mauch                         OG       6-5, 310            North Dakota State

40 Adetomiwa Adebawore         Edge    6-2, 280            Northwestern

41 BJ Ojulari                             Edge    6-3, 245            LSU

42 Darnell Washington               TE        6-6, 265            Georgia

43 Jalin Hyatt                            WR       6-0, 180            Tennessee

44 Derick Hall                            Edge    6-3, 260            Auburn

45 Blake Freeland                     OT        6-7, 305            BYU

46 Jack Campbell                      LB        6-3, 250            Iowa

47 Steve Avila                           C          6-3, 335            TCU

48 Daiyan Henley                      LB        6-2, 235            Washington State

49 Dawand Jones                     OT        6-7, 360            Ohio State

50 Rashee Rice                         WR       6-1, 210            SMU

 




First Round Mock Draft – 4.0

First Round Mock Draft – 4.0

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1st Round

  #         Team                   W/L      Player           Pos      Ht/Wt          School

1         Carolina (Chicago)         7-10      Bryce Young                    QB       5-10, 195          Alabama
2         Houston                        3-13-1   CJ Stroud                           QB       6-3, 215            Ohio State
3         Arizona                         4-13      Will Anderson                   Edge    6-3, 250            Alabama
4         Indianapolis                  4-12-1   Will Levis                         QB       6-4, 230            Kentucky
5         Seattle (Denver)            5-12      Jalen Carter                     DT        6-3, 315            Georgia
6         Detroit (LA Rams)        5-12      Devon Witherspoon      CB        6-1, 180            Illinois
7         Las Vegas                        6-11      Anthony Richardson       QB       6-4, 245            Florida
8         Atlanta                            7-10      Myles Murphy                  DE       6-5, 270            Clemson
9         Chicago (Carolina0       3-14      Paris Johnson                  OT        6-6, 315            Ohio State
10         Phil (New Orleans)     7-10      Tyree Wilson                    DE       6-6, 270            Texas Tech
11         Tennessee                       7-10      Broderick Jones             OT        6-5, 310            Georgia
12         Houston (Cleveland)     7-10      Quentin Johnston        WR       6-3, 210            TCU
13       NY Jets                           7-10      Peter Skoronski          OT        6-4, 315         Northwestern
14         New England                8-9        Michael Mayer                TE        6-4, 250            Notre Dame
15         Green Bay                      8-9        Jaxon Smith-Njigba      WR       6-0, 195            Ohio State
16         Washington                   8-8-1     Bijan Robinson              RB        5-11, 225          Texas
17         Pittsburgh                      9-8        Christian Gonzalez         CB        6-1. 200            Oregon
18         Detroit                           9-8        Jordan Addison              WR       5-11, 175      Southern Cal
19         Tampa Bay                    8-9       Joey Porter                       CB        6-2, 195            Penn State
20         Seattle                          9-8        Lukas Van Ness           Edge    6-5, 270          Iowa
Miami (pick forfeited)                9-8
21         LA Chargers                  10-7      Dalton Kincaid                 TE       6-4, 245           Utah
22         Baltimore                       10-7      Nolan Smith                     Edge    6-2, 240            Georgia
23         Minnesota                      12-4      Kelee Ringo                      CB        6-2, 205            Georgia
24         Jacksonville                   9-8        Trent Simpson                LB        6-2, 235            Clemson
25         NY Giants                      9-7-1     Brian Branch                    S          5-11, 195          Alabama
26         Dallas                          12-5      Cam Smith                       CB        6-1, 190        South Carolina
27         Buffalo                            13-3      Will McDonald                  Edge    6-4, 240           Iowa State
28         Cincinnati                      12-4     John Michael Schmitz     C        6-3, 315           Minnesota
29         New Orleans (Den-S.F.-Mia) 13-4   Luke Musgrave      TE       6-6, 255           Oregon State
30         Philadelphia                  14-3      O’Cyrus Torrence           OG       6-5, 330            Florida
31         Kansas City                      14-3      Isaiah Foskey                Edge    6-5, 260            Notre Dame




NFL Free Agency – 2nd Tier Features Odell, Floyd, Wagner & Risner

Free Agency – 2nd Tier Features Odell, Floyd, Wagner & Risner

 Top Remaining Free Agents – Unrestricted & ‘Street’ Players

    March 21, 2023
     Frank Coyle/ Head scout

  Rank / Player / Position / Team / Age  

  1. Leonard Floyd, Edge, Rams: Age 29

Cap casualty in LA and still effective after 9 sacks in 2022. Expect a contender stepping to the plate and landing him.

  1. Dalton Risner, G, Broncos. Age: 28.

Tough durable veteran with rare versatility and consistently high grades. Excellent pass protector.

    13. Odell Beckham, WR, Rams – Age: 30
Playmaker looks to return from his 2nd ACL surgery. GMen and Boys at the head of the line.

  1. Bobby Wagner, LB, Rams – Age: 33

Another Rams cap casualty and part of the endless SB hangover. Still an impact defender, though only
a short deal works here.

  1. Yannick Ngakoue, DE, Colts – Age: 28

This playmaker changes teams annually and will again entertain all offers. Becoming a situational edge
piece, though still very effective on passing downs.

  1. D.J. Chark, WR, Lions – Age: 26

Fast young veteran comes off an injury riddled stay in Detroit. High quality #2 in right scheme.

  1. Marcus Peters, CB, Ravens – Age: 30

Tough veteran corner is still playing at a high level and will perk interest from playoff clubs, though
probably on a shorter deal.

  1. Donovan Smith, OT, Bucs – Age: 28

Young vet left tackle was a late addition as a cap casualty. Look for a contender on a short deal.

  1. Rock Ya-Sin, CB, Raiders – Age: 27

Savvy young cover man has performed well when healthy. Talented cornerback could be great value
on deal.

  1. Taylor Rapp, S, Rams – Age: 25

Tough young run stuffer with improved coverage skills.

  1. Mecole Hardman, WR, Chiefs – Age: 25

Fast young vet is coming off hamstring surgery. One of the best returners in the league and a
playmaker from the slot or outside especially on reverses and screens.

  1. A’Shawn Robinson, DL, Rams – Age: 28
  2. Bryce Callahan, CB, Chargers – Age: 31
  3. Leonard Fournette, RB, Bucs – Age: 28
  4.  Terrell Edmunds, S, Steelers – Age: 26
  5.  Frank Clark, DE, Chiefs – Age: 31
  6.  Robert Quinn, DE, Eagles – Age: 33
  7.  Shelby Harris, DT, Broncos – Age: 30
  8.  Calais Campbell, DL, Ravens – Age: 37
  9.  Rodney Hudson, C, Cardinals – Age: 35
  10.  Foster Moreau, TE, Raiders – Age: 27
  11.  Nasir Adderley, S, Chargers – Age: 27 (Retired)
  12.  John Johnson, S, Browns – Age: 27
  13.  Zeke Elliott, RB – Cowboys – Age: 29
  14.  Adrian Amos, S, Packers – Age: 30
  15.  Connor McGovern, C/G, Jets – Age: 30
  16.  Poona Ford, NT, Seahawks – Age: 27
  17.  Taylor Lewan, OT, Titans – Age: 30
  18.  Andrew Van Ginkel, LB, Dolphins – Age: 27
  19.  Austin Hooper, TE, Titans – Age: 30
  20.  Johnathan Abram, S, Raiders – Age: 27
  21.  Isaiah Wynn, OT, Patriots – Age: 28
  22. Kareem Hunt, RB, Browns – Age: 28
  23. Ryan Neal, S, Seahawks – Age: 27
  24. Byron Cowart, DL, Seahawks – Age: 28
  25. Kwon Alexander, LB, Jets – Age: 33
  26. Anthony Walker, LB, Browns – Age: 28
  27. Deion Jones, LB, Browns – Age: 30
  28. Keisean Nixon, CB/KR, Packers – Age: 26
  29. Rashaan Evans, LB, Falcons – Age: 27
  30. Landon Collins, DB, Giants – Age: 29
  31. Zach Cunningham. LB, Titans – Age: 29
  32. Ronald Darby, CB, Broncos – Age: 31
  33. Shaquill Griffin, CB, Bucs – Age: 26
  34. Melvin Ingram, DE, Dolphins – Age: 34
  35. Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Dolphins – Age: 30
  36. Denzel Perryman, LB, Raiders – Age: 30
  37.  Jermaine Eluemunor, OT, Raiders – Age: 28
  38.  Justin Houston, DE/OLB, Ravens – Age: 34
  39.  Richie James, WR, Giants – Age: 27
  40.  Rodney McLeod, S, Colts – Age: 33
  41.  Jon Feliciano, C/G, Giants – Age: 31
  42.  Jason Verrett, CB, 49ers – Age: 32
  43.  Jaylon Smith, LB, Giants – Age: 29
  44.  Jadeveon Clowney, DE, Browns – Age: 30
  45.  Matt Ioannidis, DT, Panthers – Age: 29
  46.  Jamison Crowder, WR, Bills – Age: 31
  47.  L.J. Collier, DE, Seahawks – Age: 27
  48.  Brandon Shell, OT, Dolphins – Age: 29
  49.  Damien Wilson, LB, Panthers – Age: 30
  50.  Nelson Agholor, WR, Patriots – Age: 31
  51.  Irv Smith Jr., TE, Vikings – Age: 27
  52. George Fant, OT, Jets – Age: 30
  53. Fabian Moreau, CB, Giants – Age: 28
  54. Mason Rudolph, QB, Steelers – Age: 28
  55. Duron Harmon, S, Raiders – Age: 32
  56. Anthony Barr, LB, Vikings – Age: 31

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Georgia Pro Day Workout – 2023 Pro Day Schedule

Georgia Pro Day Workout

2023 Pro Day Schedule

 Frank Coyle/ Head scout

Defender Jalen Carter Disappoints in Workout

The much-anticipated Georgia Pro day was completed on Wednesday with several first round prospects expected to workout. Highly regarded defensive lineman Jalen Carter participated in only positional drills at the Georgia Pro day after opting out of the workout at the NFL Combine. Carter was mentioned as a possible #1 overall selection in the NFL Draft 2023, though was never higher than our 3rd overall prospect entering the postseason. This average workout probably costs him a top 5 selection, though most likely still in the top 8 overall draft choices.

At the Bulldog pro day, his positional drills were terminated early with leg cramping and breathing issues completing his workout. He did not plan to perform any of the spring and leaping events.

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Carter weighed in at 323 pounds, 9 pounds heavier than his weight at the NFL Scouting Combine two weeks ago in Indianapolis.  He had to leave the combine after arrest warrants were issued for him in Athens, Georgia, for racing and reckless driving charges stemming from an investigation into a fatal Jan. 15 car crash. He was booked on the two misdemeanors and released from custody the same day. He returned to the combine but did not participate in on-field activities in Indianapolis.

Edge defender Nolan Smith had another top workout doing positional drills in front of the 32 clubs in attendance. He was outstanding in drills, and moved easily and changed directions like a defensive back. This comes after a strong NFL Combine which most likely guaranteed him a top 20 selection.

Offensive tackle, Broderick Jones continues his rise up the charts. He did only positional drills and rest on his sub 5.0 time and other numbers. He is a possibly top 10 selection and will challenge for the first offensive lineman off the board on April 27th.

2023 NFL Pro Day Schedule

The 2023 NFL Pro Day schedule will stretch from Tuesday, March 7 through to Thursday, April 6th. Highly regarded programs like Ohio State on Wednesday, March 22, Alabama on Thursday, March 23 and April 6th, Notre Dame on Friday, March 24th, LSU on March 29th and Florida and Tennessee on Thursday, March 30 will be heavily attended with many prospects expected to earn top 100 grades for the NFL Draft 2023.

2023 NFL Pro Day Schedule

Tuesday, March 7
Indiana

Wednesday, March 8
Columbia
Hawaii
Miami (OH)
UNLV

Thursday, March 9
Harvard
Illinois State
Monmouth
Nevada
Prairie View A&M
Texas
Texas State

Friday, March 10
Illinois
Rice
SE Missouri State

Sunday, March 12
Grand Valley State

Monday, March 13
Coastal Carolina
Oregon State
South Carolina
Western Michigan

Tuesday, March 14
Clemson
Louisiana Tech
Northwestern
Oregon

Wednesday, March 15
Air Force
Central Michigan
Colorado
Georgia
Kent State
Louisiana
Mercer
Michigan State
Minnesota
UCLA

Thursday, March 16
Arizona
Army
Eastern Michigan
Georgia State
Georgia Tech
Tulane

Friday, March 17
Georgia Southern
Michigan
San Diego
San Diego State

Monday, March 20
Bowling Green
Iowa
James Madison
Northern Iowa
Stony Brook
Syracuse
Toledo

Tuesday, March 21
Auburn
Iowa State
Liberty
Maine
Ohio
Princeton
Rutgers
Stephen F. Austin
Troy
USC

Wednesday, March 22
Bryant
Delaware
Marshall
Nebraska
New Mexico State
Ohio State
SMU
Stanford
Temple
UAB
UConn
UTSA
Virginia
Virginia Tech
Weber State

Thursday, March 23
Alabama
Cal
Cincinnati
Eastern Kentucky
Holy Cross
Houston
Merrimack
Northern Illinois
UMass
Utah
William & Mary
Wisconsin
Yale

Friday, March 24
Boston College
BYU
Kentucky
Missouri
Notre Dame
Old Dominion
Penn State
San Jose State
Texas Southern

Monday, March 27
Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Ball State
Baylor
Boise State
Duke
Florida International
Jackson State
Memphis
Miami
North Carolina
Sam Houston State
Southern Miss
UT Martin
West Virginia

Tuesday, March 28
Arkansas State
California (PA)
Central Arkansas
East Carolina
Florida Atlantic
Louisville
Middle Tennessee
Mississippi State
North Carolina State
Shepherd
Texas A&M
Tulsa
Vanderbilt
Washington State

Wednesday, March 29
Akron
Arkansas
Duquesne
Incarnate Word
LSU
Maryland
Mississippi
Morgan State
North Dakota
North Dakota State
North Texas
Oklahoma State
Pitt
Texas Tech
USF
Wake Forest
Washington
Western Kentucky

Thursday, March 30
Appalachian State
Charlotte
Florida
Fresno State
Oklahoma
Ouachita Baptist
TCU
Tennessee
Wyoming

Friday, March 31
Chattanooga
Colorado State
Florida State
Kansas
Kansas State
South Dakota State

April
Tuesday, April 4
Clemson

Wednesday, April 5
Grand Valley State
Montana State

Thursday, April 6
Alabama




NFL Free Agency 2023 – Top 111 Players

NFL Free Agency 2023 – Top 111 Players

 Free Agents – Unrestricted & ‘Street’ – 
    All Trades and FA Signings Announced Starting March 15th

Top 111 Free Agents 
     Unrestricted & ‘Street’ Players
     Frank Coyle/ Head scout

                     Rank / Player / Position / Team / Age  

    1. Orlando Brown, OT, Chiefs – Age: 27

Quality left tackles are difficult to find and Brown will get interest in the NFL. Just 27, he performs well
in big game situations and will command attention especially from contenders.

  1. Javon Hargrave, DT, Eagles – Age: 30

Strong interior pass rusher looks for a big payday. He struggles in run defense and is viewed as a
rotational piece by several clubs.

    1. Jessie Bates, S, Bengals – Age: 26

Young defender comes up best in big game situations. Very tough vs the run and improving in
coverage.

    1. Zach Allen, DE/DT, Cardinals – Age: 26

Player on the come after a huge 2022 performance. Versatile edge defender will command a big
contract.

  1. Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, S/CB, Eagles – Age: 25

Versatile young defender lines up at several positions and will be in high demand in today’s game.

  1.  Dalton Schultz, TE, Cowboys. Age: 27.

Talented receiving tight end did not get the Franchise tag this season. The deep TE draft class may
effect offers here and he could resign with Big D.

  1.   Dre’mont Jones, DT, Broncos: Age 28

Quick interior lineman with big play ability and one of the hidden gems in this class.

  1. Mike McGlinchey, OT, 49ers . Age: 28

High quality right tackle in his prime are always in demand. 49ers will be limited in any offer especially
after signing DT Hargrave.

  1. Leonard Floyd, Edge, Rams: Age 29

Cap casualty in LA and still effective after 9 sacks in 2022. Expect a contender stepping to the plate

and landing him.

  1. Jamel Dean, CB, Buccaneers. Age: 26.

Tough young corner graded out high weekly and will be coveted by many clubs.

  1. Jakobi Meyers, WR, Patriots. Age: 26.

Quality possession receiver in a weak FA class at the position. Good #2 receiver for offense.

  1. Dalton Risner, G, Broncos. Age: 28.

Tough durable veteran with rare versatility and consistently high grades. Excellent pass protector.

  1. Odell Beckham, WR, Rams – Age: 30

Playmaker looks to return from his 2nd ACL surgery. GMen and Boys at the head of the line.

  1. Tremaine Edmunds, LB, Bills – Age: 25

Coming off a breakout performance and a three down Mike with big play ability.

  1. Bobby Wagner, LB, Rams – Age: 33

Another Rams cap casualty and part of the endless SB hangover. Still an impact defender, though only
a short deal works here.

  1. Cameron Sutton, CB, Steelers – Age: 28

Young corner coming off an excellent year and signed with the Lions.

  1. James Bradberry, CB, Eagles – Age: 30

Wily veteran rebounded with an excellent performance in his 1-year time with the Eagles in 2022.
Eagles also may trade shutdown CB Darius Slay.

  1. Jawaan Taylor, OT, Jaguars – Age: 25

Young RT may get a few strong offers, though is not coming off a quality performance while giving up
five sacks.  Signed with Chiefs on a 4-year deal.

  1. Jimmy Garoppolo, QB, 49ers – Age: 31

Finished in SF despite a solid career despite annual durability issues. Signed with the Raiders.

  1. Yannick Ngakoue, DE, Colts – Age: 28

This playmaker changes teams annually and will again entertain all offers. Becoming a situational edge
piece, though still very effective on passing downs.

  1. Miles Sanders, RB, Eagles – Age: 26

Tough back could resign here, though must become more well rounded to be feature back.

  1. D.J. Chark, WR, Lions – Age: 26

Fast young veteran comes off an injury riddled stay in Detroit. High quality #2 in right scheme.

  1. Mike Gesicki TE, Dolphins – Age: 30

Agile sure handed veteran did not fit in the Dolphins passing game. Capable of being a total steal at
reasonable numbers.

  1. Isaac Seumalo, G, Eagles – Age: 29

Hard-nosed veteran is still in his prime and looks for a big payday here.

  1. Jordan Poyer, S, Bills – Age: 32

Savvy playmaking veteran was excellent in 2022. May have to settle for a shorter deal due to age,
though still a ball hawk.

  1. Marcus Peters, CB, Ravens – Age: 30

Tough veteran corner is still playing at a high level and will perk interest from playoff clubs, though
probably on a shorter deal.

  1. Jason Kelce, C, Eagles – Age: 35

Future HOFer will return on a 1-year deal and anchor the Eagles front line one more time.

  1. Baker Mayfield, QB, Rams – Age: 27

Looking for his 4th team in short career, though barely given a shot at last two stops with Carolina and
Rams. Any new club (Bucs) could find lightning in a bottle if fully healthy and right scheme.

  1. Vonn Bell, S, Bengals – Age: 28

Well-rounded safety will get a strong off from Bengals especially with Bates most likely gone.

  1. Byron Murphy, CB, Cardinals – Age: 25

Young talented corner returns after missing half the 2022 season with a knee injury. Quality cover man
could be a major steal if the price is reasonable.

  1. Dalvin Tomlinson, DT, Vikings – Age: 29

Quick wide body tackle with burst to be disruptive to penetrate and also play the run very well.

  1. Patrick Peterson, CB, Vikings – Age: 33

Aging Pro Bowl corner is coming off a comeback performance in 2022 that brought attention to one of
the premier cover men in the game. Signed with Steelers and good fit for their veteran unit.

  1. Donovan Smith, OT, Bucs – Age: 28

Young vet left tackle was a late addition as a cap casualty. Look for a contender on a short deal.

  1. Lavonte David, LB, Buccaneers – Age: 33

Savvy veteran hopes to land with a playoff contender and make another run at a ring.

  1. Ben Powers, G, Ravens – Age: 26

Young hard-nosed guard has developed nicely especially as a pass protector. ,He signed with the
Broncos early in the process.

  1. David Long, LB, Titans – Age: 26

Savvy undersized backer is just entering his prime. Playoff teams should be on line.

  1.   Jimmie Ward, S, 49ers – Age: 32

Talented playmaker has had durability issues annually which will hurt interest by many clubs.

  1. Garrett Bradbury, C, Vikings – Age: 28

Young pivotman had a good 2022 season after a tough career start. Struggles vs big nose tackles,
but graded out high in 2022 and should get interest on the second wave of free agency.

  1. Kaleb McGary, OT, Falcons – Age: 28

Right tackle has become a solid pass protector, in addition to top run blocker.

  1. Jonathan Jones, CB, Patriots – Age: 29

Veteran cover man has provided top play both on the outside and in the slot. The Pats resigned him to
keep their secondary intact.

  1. Marcus Davenport, DE, Saints – Age: 26

Erratic veteran had a poor 2022 season after a strong performance in 2021. He has not shown
consistent pass rushing production which could force him to a second tier signing.

  1. Donovan Wilson, S, Cowboys – Age: 28

Tough young veteran is coming off a strong 2022 season where he performed well in a number of
roles. He tackles, can blitz and is effective in coverage. Good addition.

  1. Rock Ya-Sin, CB, Raiders – Age: 27

Savvy young cover man has performed well when healthy. Talented cornerback could be great value
on deal.

  1. Nate Davis, G, Titans – Age: 26

One of the best guards in the league and only 26. Solid addition to an interior.

  1. Taylor Rapp, S, Rams – Age: 25

Tough young run stuffer with improved coverage skills.

  1. David Montgomery, RB, Bears – Age: 28

Thumper with well-developed game, though average speed and big play production.

  1. JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR, Chiefs – Age: 26

Savvy veteran comes off a good performance for the SB champs. Young and production either from the slot or outside and looking to land with a contender and possibly returning to KC.

  1. Drue Tranquill, LB, Chargers – Age: 28

Young Will backer is a high quality cover man and excellent piece in the sub packages. Struggles in
run support.

  1. Mecole Hardman, WR, Chiefs – Age: 25

Fast young vet is coming off hamstring surgery. One of the best returners in the league and a
playmaker from the slot or outside especially on reverses and screens.

  1. Allen Lazard, WR, Packers – Age: 30

Physical veteran is a quality possession receiver and may follow QB Aaron Rodgers to the Jets if that
signing ever takes place.

  1. Germaine Pratt, LB, Bengals – Age: 27

Hard hitting backer has developed into a quality three down defender. He couples with Logan Wilson to
form an excellent duo. He resigned with the Bengals.

  1. Jamaal Williams, RB, Lions – Age: 29
  2.   Bobby Okereke, LB, Colts – Age: 27
  3. David Onyemata, DT, Saints – Age: 30
  4. Leonard Fournette, RB, Bucs – Age: 28
  5.   Juan Thornhill, S, Chiefs – Age: 27
  6. Arden Key, EDGE, Jaguars – Age: 26
  7.   Terrell Edmunds, S, Steelers – Age: 26
  8.   Frank Clark, DE, Chiefs – Age: 31
  9. Devin Singletary, RB, Bills – Age: 25
  10.   Robert Quinn, DE, Eagles – Age: 33
  11. Graham Glasgow, OL, Broncos – Age: 30
  12.   Bradley Bozeman, OL, Panthers – Age: 27
  13.    Julian Love, S, Giants – Age: 25
  14. Shelby Harris, DT, Broncos – Age: 30
  15.   Eric Kendricks, LB, Vikings – Age: 32
  16.   Rodney Hudson, C, Cardinals – Age: 35
  17.   Greg Gaines, DT, Rams – Age: 27
  18.    Foster Moreau, TE, Raiders – Age: 27
  19.   Nasir Adderley, S, Chargers – Age: 27
  20.   John Johnson, S, Browns – Age: 27
  21.    Leighton Vander Esch, LB, Cowboys – Age: 26
  22.   Ethan Pocic, C, Browns – Age: 28
  23.   Adrian Amos, S, Packers – Age: 30
  24.    Connor McGovern, C/G, Jets – Age: 30
  25.    Cooper Rush, QB, Cowboys – Age: 27
  26. Adam Thielen, WR, Vikings – Age: 31
  27.   Poona Ford, NT, Seahawks – Age: 27
  28.   Taylor Lewan, OT, Titans – Age: 30
  29. Sam Darnold, QB, Panthers – Age: 27
  30.   DeShon Elliott, S, Lions – Age: 26
  31.   Darius Slayton, WR, Giants – Age: 27
  32. Fletcher Cox, DT, Eagles – Age: 32
  33.   Edge Andrew Van Ginkel, LB, Dolphins – Age: 27
  34.   Austin Hooper, TE, Titans – Age: 30
  35.   Johnathan Abram, S, Raiders – Age: 27
  36.   Hayden Hurst, TE, Bengals – Age: 29
  37. Trayvon Mullen, CB, Raiders – Age: 27
  38. Isaiah Wynn, OT, Patriots – Age: 28
  39. Jarrett Stidham, QB, Raiders – Age: 27
  40.   Andrew Wylie, OT, Chiefs – Age: 28
  41. Alex Anzalone, LB, Lions – Age: 29
  42. Robert Tonyan, TE, Packers – Age: 28
  43. Kareem Hunt, RB, Browns – Age: 28
  44. Ryan Neal, S, Seahawks – Age: 27
  45. Josh Oliver, TE, Ravens – Age: 26
  46. Byron Cowart, DL, Seahawks – Age: 28
  47.    Connor McGovern, OG, Cowboys – Age: 27
  48.   Kwon Alexander, LB, Jets – Age: 33
  49. Andre Dillard, OT, Eagles – Age: 27
  50. Jarran Reed, DL, Packers – Age: 30
  51. Anthony Walker, LB, Browns – Age: 28
  52. Jeff Wilson Jr., RB, Dolphins – Age: 27
  53. Parris Campbell, WR. Colts – Age: 26
  54. Alexander Mattison, RB, Vikings – Age: 25
  55. Emmanuel Moseley, CB, 49ers – Age: 27
  56. Gardner Minshew, QB, Eagles – Age: 27
  57. Deion Jones, LB, Browns – Age: 30
  58. Keisean Nixon, CB/KR, Packers – Age: 26
  59. Sean Murphy-Bunting, CB, Buccaneers – Age: 26
  60. Cole Holcomb, LB, Redskins – Age: 27