Two Round Mock Draft – 3.0

Frank Coyle/ Head scout 

            February, 2026 – Underclassmen – Selection order after the Super Bowl

All underclassmen had until Jan. 14th to declare for the NFL Draft 2026. Players had three days to rescind their decision and return to school and still retain their college eligibility. No underclassmen rescinded their decision. After the Senior Bowl and East-West All-star weeks. Super Bowl LX winner will draft last in every round.

First Round

      Team             Rec       Player                    Pos    School 

1         Las Vegas        3-14       Fernando Mendoza       QB         Indiana

2         NY Jets             3-14       Rueben Bain                 Edge      Miami (Fl)

3         Arizona             3-14       Arvell Reese                 LB          Ohio St

4         Tennessee        3-14      Carnell Tate                 WR        Ohio State

5         NY Giants         4-13      Mansoor Delane           CB         LSU

6         Cleveland          5-12      Francis Mauigoa           OT        Miami (Fl)

7         Washington       5-12      Spencer Fano             OT         Utah

8         New Orleans     6-11      Caleb Downs                S            Ohio St

9         Kansas City      6-11      David Bailey                  Edge    Texas Tech

10         Cincinnati          6-11      Sonny Styles                  LB         Ohio State

11         Miami               7-10      T.J. Parker                    Edge      Clemson

12         Dallas               7-9-1     Keldric Faulk                 Edge      Auburn

13         LA Rams (Atl)   8-9        Caleb Lomu                   OT         Utah

14         Baltimore          8-9        Jermod McCoy              CB         Tennessee

15         Tampa Bay       8-9        Colton Hood                   CB         Tennessee

16         NY Jets (Indy)   8-9        Jordyn Tyson                 WR        Arizona St

17         Detroit              9-8        Akheem Mesidor           Edge      Miami (Fl)

18         Minnesota         9-8        Ty Simpson                   QB        Alabama

19         Carolina            8-9        C.J. Allen                       LB         Georgia

20         Dallas (GB)       9-7-1     Avieon Terrell                CB         Clemson

21         Pittsburgh         10-7      Jeremiyah Love             RB         Notre Dame

22         LA Chargers      11-6      Cashius Howell              Edge     Texas A&M

23         Philadelphia      11-6      Chris Brazzell                WR        Tennessee

24         Cleveland (Jax) 13-4      Denzel Boston               WR        Washington

25         Chicago            11-6      Makai Lemon                 WR        USC

26         Buffalo             12-5      Zachariah Branch          WR       Georgia

27         San Francisco   12-5      Kenyon Sadiq                TE         Oregon

28         Houston            12-5      Lee Hunter                    DT         Texas Tech

29         LA Rams           12-5      Chris Johnson               CB         San Diego State

30         Denver              14-3      Kayden McDonald         DT         Ohio State

31         New England    14-3      Kadyn Proctor               OT         Alabama

32         Seattle              14-3      KC Concepcion             WR       Texas A&M

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Second Round

33        NY Jets                       Brandon Cisse              CB         South Carolina

34         Arizona                         Olaivavega Ioane          G           Penn St

35        Tennessee                     Zion Young                   Edge      Missouri

36         Las Vegas                    Caleb Banks                  DT         Florida

37         NY Giants                     Malachi Fields               WR        Notre Dame

38         Houston (Wash)            Eli Stowers                    TE         Vanderbilt

39         Cleveland                      Caleb Tiernan               OT         Northwestern

40         Kansas City                  Blake Miller                   RT        Clemson

41         Cincinnati                      Will Lee III                     CB         Texas A&M

42         New Orleans                 Jacob Rodriguez           LB         Texas Tech

43         Miami                           Malik Muhammad          CB         Texas

44         NY Jets (Dallas)            Garrett Nussmeier         QB         LSU

45         Baltimore                      Germie Bernard            WR        Alabama

46         Tampa Bay                   Derrick Moore               Edge     Michigan

47         Indianapolis                  Anthony Hill Jr.              LB         Texas

48         Atlanta                          Peter Woods                 DT         Clemson

49         Minnesota                     Dillon Thieneman          S           Oregon

50         Detroit                          Keith Abney II               CB         Arizona State

51         Carolina                        Isaiah World                  OT         Oregon

52         Green Bay                    Jake Golday                  LB         Cincinnati

53        Pittsburgh                    Emmanuel McNeil-Warren   S     Toledo

54         Philadelphia                  Max Ihenacher               OT        Arizona State

55         LA Chargers                  Chase Bisontis             OG       Texas A&M

56         Jacksonville                  Jalon Kilgore                  S         South Carolina

57         Chicago                        Aamil Wagner               OT         Notre Dame

58        San Francisco             Omar Cooper Jr.           WR       Indiana

59         Houston                        Antonio Williams            WR        Clemson

60         LA Rams                       Monroe Freeling            OT        Georgia

61         Buffalo                         Joshua Josephs            Edge     Tennessee

62         Denver                          Michael Trigg                TE         Baylor

63         New England                Nick Singleton               RB        Penn State

64         Seattle                          Julian Neal                    CB        Arkansas

NFL Draft 2026 – 1st Three Round Selection Order

Feb. 9, 2026

Frank Coyle/ Pro scout

Top 32 Positions in Place for First Round After Seattle Super Bowl Victory

The first-round draft order posted below is complete through the top 32 selections. The Seahawks will draft last in each round as a result of winning the Super Bowl. The Raiders hold the 1st overall selection at 3-14 despite winning their final game vs the Chiefs. The Giants won their final two games including their finale vs the Cowboys which pushed them to the 5th overall selection. There are four teams at 3-14 and they will rotate up in the ensuing rounds.

The remaining four teams included the two conference bye teams, Seattle and Denver who will host the title games. The Seahawks and Patriots won conference titles to reach Super Bowl LX with Seattle prevailing. These two will draft in the final two positions in each round.

Here is the current first-round draft order following the Super Bowl. Tie breakers are broken first by strength of schedule, then by head-to-head matchups. The top three round order is in place.

Top Three Round Selection Order

Team                                W-L record

First Round

1          Las Vegas                     3-14

2          NY Jets                         3-14

3          Arizona                         3-14

4          Tennessee                    3-14

5          NY Giants                     4-13

6          Cleveland                      5-12

7          Washington                   5-12

8          New Orleans                 6-11

9          Kansas City                  6-11

10         Cincinnati                      6-11

11         Miami                           7-10

12         Dallas                           7-9-1

13         LA Rams (Atlanta)         8-9

14         Baltimore                      8-9

15         Tampa Bay                   8-9

16         NY Jets (Indianapolis)    8-9

17         Detroit                           9-8

18         Minnesota                     9-8

19         Carolina                        8-9

20         Dallas (Green Bay)        9-7-1

21         Pittsburgh                     10-7

22         LA Chargers                  11-6

23         Philadelphia                   11-6

24         Cleveland (Jacksonville) 13-4

25         Chicago                        11-6

26         Buffalo                          12-5

27         San Francisco               12-5

28         Houston                        12-5

29         LA Rams                       12-5

30         Denver                          14-3

31         New England                 14-3

32         Seattle                          14-3

Second Round

33         NY Jets

34         Arizona

35         Tennessee

36         Las Vegas

37         NY Giants

38         Houston (Washington)

39         Cleveland

40         Kansas City

41         Cincinnati

42         New Orleans

43         Miami

44         NY Jets (Dallas)

45         Baltimore

46         Tampa Bay

47         Indianapolis

48         Atlanta

49         Minnesota

50         Detroit

51         Carolina

52         Green Bay

53         Pittsburgh

54         Philadelphia

55         LA Chargers

56         Jacksonville

57         Chicago

58         San Francisco

59         Houston

60         Buffalo

61         LA Rams

62         Denver

63         New England

64         Seattle

Third Round

65         Arizona

66         Tennessee

67         Philadelphia (NY Jets)

68         NY Jets

69         Houston (NY Giants)

70         Cleveland

71         Washington

72         Cincinnati

73         New Orleans

74         Kansas City

75         Miami

76         Pittsburgh (Dallas)

77         Tampa Bay

78         Indianapolis

79         Atlanta

80         Baltimore

81         Jacksonville (Detroit)

82         Minnesota

83         Carolina

84         Green Bay

85         Pittsburgh

86         LA Chargers

87         Miami (Philadelphia)

88         Jacksonville

89         Chicago

90         Miami (Houston)

91         Buffalo

92         San Francisco

93         LA Rams

95         Denver

95         New England

96         Seattle

97         Jacksonville (comp – Detroit)

All ties in record are broken by current strength of schedule.
Atlanta, Green Bay, Jacksonville and Indianapolis all currently do not have 1st-round selections from prior deals.
Team Compensatory selections will be awarded with the start of the new NFL year in March.

March 11, 2026
The 2026 League Year and Free agency signing period begins at 4:00 p.m. ET.
Trading period for 2026 begins at 4:00 p.m. ET, after expiration of all 2025 contracts.

 

Seahawks Win Super Bowl LX

Seattle Defense Dominates Patriots

Frank Coyle / Pro scout

The Seattle Seahawks completed their magical season with their 2nd Super Bowl title in history. Their dominant aggressive defense prevailed over the young Patriots offense 29-13.

The Seattle ground game shined behind runner Kenneth Walker who rushed for 135 yards on 27 carries and 2 receptions. He earned the game MVP award, the first time a running back has won the award since Terrell Davis in 1997. QB Sam Darnold had a solid if unspectacular performance throwing for 202 yards passing and 1 TD with no turnovers. He completed one of the greatest turnarounds in NFL history with three postseason games. He won 31 games over the past two seasons, a new NFL record. He was part of the 2018 NFL Draft class which produced 5 QBs chosen in the first round, Baker Mayfield (1), Darnold (3), Josh Allen ((7), Josh Rosen (10) and Lamar Jackson (32). Darnold is the first one to win a Super Bowl and also the first QB to win the NFL title with his 5th club.

The Patriots struggled to protect QB Drake Maye for 60 minutes and their ground game produced a paltry 79 yards. The Seahawks defense registered 6 sacks and applied constant pressure to disrupt the Patriots offense while Seattle punter Michael Dickson pinned them deep in their territory, averaging over 47 yards per kick including three inside the 20 yard line with two of them inside the 5 yard line.

College Football Playoff Announces Quarter Final & Semi Final Dates & Bowl Sites For the 2026 & 2027 Seasons

The College Football Playoff (CFP) announced the dates and bowl games for the CFP Quarterfinal and Semifinal games for the next two seasons. These games will all continue to be hosted by the CFP Bowls. Below are the bowl assignments and game dates for the 2026 and 2027 seasons: 2026-27 CFP Quarterfinals Wednesday, December 30, 2026, at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Friday, January 1, 2027, at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl and the Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential CFP Semifinals January 14, 2027, at the Capital One Orange Bowl January 15, 2027, at the Allstate Sugar Bowl 2027-28 CFP Quarterfinals Friday, December 31, 2027, at the Allstate Sugar Bowl Saturday, January 1, 2028, at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl and the Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential CFP Semifinals Thursday, January 13, 2028, at the Capital One Orange Bowl Friday, January 14, 2028, at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic “These dates allow us to maintain competitive balance, maximize the fan experience, and provide consistency for everyone involved in the Playoff,” said Rich Clark, Executive Director of the CFP. “I also want to thank our bowl partners and their local communities for the incredible work, collaboration, and commitment they’ve shown throughout the first two years of the expanded playoff. The bowl games and the people behind them embraced change, delivered at the highest level, and helped ensure the expanded format was a success for student-athletes, fans, and the sport.” Additional details regarding game times and television network assignments for the 2026 and 2027 CFP games will be announced later this year. Dates and bowl assignments for the remaining 2028-31 seasons will also be announced in the future. About the College Football Playoff The College Football Playoff (CFP) is the event that crowns the national champion in college football. Four Playoff First-Round games are played on host campuses, followed by the Playoff Quarterfinals and Playoff Semifinals, which rotate annually among six bowl games – the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, Capital One Orange Bowl, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential and the Allstate Sugar Bowl. The College Football Playoff National Championship will be on Monday, January 25, 2027, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. For additional information on the College Football Playoff, visit  CollegeFootballPlayoff.com.

NFL Salary Cap 2026 Per Team

 Frank Coye & Staff @draftinsiders.com

The NFL salary cap 2026 has been raised once again with the league projecting a range of over 301 – 305 million. The league informed clubs this week it is projecting a salary cap in the range of $301.2 million to $305.7 million for the upcoming 2026 season, reports at NFL Network.

This increase would represent a boost of more than $20 million from the 2025 mark of $279.2 million and reach nearly $100 million in additional space since the $208.2 million cap set for the 2022 season.

The projection follows the same pattern exhibited in recent increases. The cap jumped by $23.8 million from 2024 to 2025, creating excesses of space that exceeded $70 million for some teams. It increased some teams even more and the eventual 2025 AFC champion New England Patriots who were very active in the free agent market.

Over recent history, the salary cap continues to produce greater cap limits in future years. The projected number for 2026 more than doubles annual salary caps from mid 2015 seasons. It has been instrumental in the incredible growth and prosperity for the league. The TV market also reflects the amazing annual growth of the NFL industry.

March 3
Prior to 4:00 p.m. ET, deadline for clubs to designate Franchise or Transition Players.

March 9-11
During the period beginning at 12:00 noon ET, on March 9 and ending at 3:59:59 p.m. ET, on March 11, clubs are permitted to contact, and enter into contract negotiations with the certified agents of players who will become unrestricted free agents upon the expiration of their 2025 player contracts at 4:00 p.m. ET, on

March 11
During the two-day negotiation period prior to the start of the 2026 League Year, each club may conduct one video or phone call for no longer than one hour with no more than five (5) prospective unrestricted free agents. The player’s agent must be a participant of the call.
No prospective unrestricted free agent is permitted to execute a contract with a new club until 4:00 p.m. ET, on March 11.

March 11
The 2026 League Year and Free agency signing period begins at 4:00 p.m. ET.
Trading period for 2026 begins at 4:00 p.m. ET, after expiration of all 2025 contracts

Salary Cap 2026 Per Team – Feb, 3, 2026

Per Overthecap.com

Effective Cap Space: the cap space a team will have after signing at least 51 players and its projected rookie class to its roster.

Base Salary Cap: $303,500,000
Team              Cap Space   /  Effective Cap Space  /  Active Cap  /  Spending Dead Money

Titans              $104,769,062      $93,334,968         $220,791,308          $535,658
Raiders           $91,522,807         $76,991,010          $189,413,472           $34,812,266
Chargers         $88,677,941         $84,372,966         $217,963,367           $478,177
Jets                   $83,569,717        $67,685,209         $167,097,645           $75,621,438
Commanders  $76,041,469       $69,297,314          $255,706,956          $248,312
Seahawks         $73,284,461      $63,013,830         $243,166,022           $483,723
Bengals            $54,504,672      $47,378,106          $253,492,416           $4,748,222
Rams                $48,214,355      $40,769,897          $266,058,212           700,524
Steelers            $44,943,582     $39,307,535          $267,058,786           $7,934,338
49ers                $42,950,176      $38,552,959         $269,621,623            $21,863,741
Patriots            $42,735,263     $37,744,226          $290,735,831            $20,790,382
Cardinals         $42,187,426     $30,663,033         $274,012,155             $3,934,104
Colts                 $35,598,489     $33,584,759         $268,433,497           $2,093,644
Broncos           $28,885,734     $24,848,957         $276,377,391             $1,218,922
Falcons            $27,999,824     $25,290,856         $277,218,339            $2,235,354
Buccaneers      $23,828,710     $18,268,258        $293,252,073            $255,591
Ravens             $21,943,387      $13,270,416        $279,654,158             $12,262,715
Eagles              $20,557,388      $15,463,440       $250,816,635            $44,804,213
Panthers          $14,437,004      $9,552,110          $290,819,573            $9,341,094
Giants              $6,947,721         ($3,151,579)        $296,689,591           $216,804
Texans            ($1,403,295)      ($7,242,447)       $292,766,079           $20,922,780
Packers           ($1,436,657)      ($3,227,425)       $297,096,029           $17,165,048
Bears               ($5,300,354)     ($9,492,768)      $316,976,069            $542,993
Saints             ($6,037,060)     ($13,638,724)     $261,530,600            $65,798,682
Bills                ($7,449,001)      ($11,553,061)      $310,227,823            $432,166
Lions             ($8,531,146)      ($13,241,217)      $327,944,798              $4,358,290
Browns         ($10,286,279)     ($22,559,737)     $307,855,677            $31,763,848
Jaguars        ($11,433,472)     ($13,918,041)      $279,610,798             $43,863,713
Dolphins       ($16,223,613)    ($23,556,987)     $291,541,923             $35,500,637
Cowboys       ($28,936,140)   ($36,441,364)     $333,419,250             $24,344,177
Vikings         ($40,156,353)    ($45,185,362)     $351,724,552              $5,608,074
Chiefs           ($54,530,166)    ($61,925,065)     $358,196,941              $215,641

Senior Bowl 2026 – Defensive Battle Decides Outcome

Frank Coyle & Staff @ draftinsiders.com

The Senior Bowl 2026 was a defensive battle with the American Team defeating the National Team, 17-9 on Saturday at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama.

The defense shined on both teams with three takeaways at the 77th annual all-star contest instrumental in the outcome. The game featured 130+ top prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft, though many opt outs which effected the continuity of especially the offensive play.

QB Garrett Nussmeier of LSU earned game MVP honors, leading touchdown drives on the American team’s first two possessions while connecting on 5 of 8 passes for 57 yards. He had a rushing TD and a two-point-conversion throw to Notre Dame WR Malachi Fields. Nussmeier was limited by a few key drops by Stanford’s Sam Roush and Wyoming’s John Michael Gyllenborg for first downs. He did answer many questions related to his current health with good movement in the pocket, accuracy throwing and sound decision making.

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The running back group shined with several backs performing well. Indiana’s Kaelon Black had an impressive showing with a game-high 45 yards on eight carries. He delivered a few hard runs between the tackles and caught two passes for nine yards.

Oklahoma’s Jaydn Ott performed well in a critical opportunity after little playing time in 2025 for the Sooners last season. He ran for 42 yards and a TD on eight carries. He played fast in practices showing quickness to the hole plus the power to break tackles. Arkansas’ Mike Washington Jr. also stood out, running for 26 yards on five carries plus 1 reception.

The offensive lines also had a few standouts, including Arizona State OT Max Iheanachor, Georgia Tech OG Keylan Rutledge and Florida C Jake Slaughter. All improved his status significantly.

Defensive edge Nadame Tucker had a strong performance with 5 tackles, 2 sacks, 3 TFL and 1 FF. He raised his stock vs top competition and is a player to watch during the workout phase of the evaluation. LB Bryice Boettcher was outstanding combining keen instincts, strong tackling and excellent range. He totaled 10 tackles displaying the ability to fill the hole and the range to make stops outside the hashes.

 

NFL Salary Cap Increases Over 300M

Staff @ draftinsiders.com

The NFL salary cap 2026 has been raised once again with the league projecting a range of over 301 – 305 million.  The league informed clubs this week it is projecting a salary cap in the range of $301.2 million to $305.7 million for the upcoming 2026 season, reports at NFL Network.

This increase would represent a boost of more than $20 million from the 2025 mark of $279.2 million and reach nearly $100 million in additional space since the $208.2 million cap set for the 2022 season.

The projection follows the same pattern exhibited in recent increases. The cap jumped by $23.8 million from 2024 to 2025, creating excesses of space that exceeded $70 million for some teams. It increased some teams even more and the eventual 2025 AFC champion New England Patriots who were very active in the free agent market.

Over recent history, the salary cap continues to produce greater cap limits in future years. The projected number for 2026 more than doubles annual salary caps from mid 2015 seasons. It has been instrumental in the incredible growth and prosperity for the league. The TV market also reflects the amazing annual growth of the NFL industry.

Senior Bowl 2026 – Standouts over Practice Week

Frank Coyle & Staff @ draftinsiders.com

The week of practices at the Senior Bowl, was once again eye opening on several prospects. The one-on-one drills always reveal a player’s level of development and overall skill sets. We will have many insights of the Senior Bowl in our February Newsletter – out shortly.

Offensive Players

QB Taylen Green – Arkansas 6060 229
Long athletic passer improved significantly over the week. He has a strong arm and improved accuracy in key intermediate routes. His ability to scramble and make plays with his feet helped his cause.

QB Garrett Nussmeier – LSU 6010 202
Veteran was coming off an erratic final season due to injuries and inconsistent offensive supporting cast. He took command here and directed the offense well making crisp accurate throws. He is prepped for a strong game.

QB Diego Pavia – Vanderbilt 5097 198
Short savvy passer came to event like a business meeting. He can win with both his arm and feet and provides an attack a versatile weapon with unique skill set.

RB Kaelon Black – Indiana 5096 208
Compact tough runner is coming off a national title and hit the ground ready for the competition. He is an honest back who runs in a crouched style with the ability to make defenders miss or break tackles.

RB Seth McGowan – Kentucky 5115 215
Well rounded back displayed soft hands and the ability to move the pile. He may get a good portion of the running load on Saturday.

RB Jaydn Ott – Oklahoma 5107 202
Talented back has fallen through the cracks due to injuries and limited playing time. Compact frame with the burst to the hole to surprise along with sure hands as a receiver.

WR Malachi Fields – Notre Dame 6040 218
Imposing athlete stood out through the practices. Big body with agility, quickness and hands to impress scouts and rise up the charts.

WR Ted Hurst – Georgia State 6032 207
Long lean athlete stood out from practice day one with an acrobatic catch on a deep ball. Displays burst, long speed and leaping skills to develop into a legitimate deep threat.

WR Reggie Virgil – Texas Tech 6023 188
Athletic sure handed receiver is a rising prospect off a strong week in Mobile. Good route runner, sure hands and the quickness to get open and make plays.

TE John Michael Gyllenborg – Wyoming 6053 251
Long receiver displayed agility, sure hands and sound route running to be a weapon in a pro offense. Looks to be a big part in the passing game on Saturday.

TE Josh Cuevas – Alabama 6030 252
Versatile tough prospect filled a few roles effectively over the week. Reliable blocker and short zone receiver.

OT Max Iheanachor – Arizona State 6055 325
Huge athletic tackle is a rising prospect after very good week of practices while being tested by top edge rushers. Intriguing prospect with huge upside after further development.

OT Gennings Dunker – Iowa 6047 320
Rugged blocker comes from the Hawkeye program where technique is king. Uses his strong wide frame and hands well with the tenacity to finish and sustain.

OT Carver Willis – Washington 6045 305
Unheralded strong lineman lined up both inside and outside. He combines good functional strength with sound technique and is a prospect on the rise.

OT Trey Zuhn III – Texas A&M 6063 309
Big versatile lineman set up at a few positions. Used his length well with the ability to anchor and move along the line. Projects inside in the NFL.

IOL Jake Slaughter – Florida 6044 305
Savvy pivot man graded out well over the practices. High development of technique combined with good physical tools stood out over the matchups.

IOL Beau Stephens – Iowa 6050 310
Long versatile interior prospect with a high level of development to man all the interior positions. Sound technique with the physique ability to gain angles and finish.

Defensive Players

Edge T.J. Parker – Clemson 6035 263
Long quick edge rusher displayed an excellent burst off the edge with the hand use to keep blockers off his frame and the strength to separate and finish.

Edge Derrick Moore – Michigan 6034 254
Fast outside rusher was very impressive in one-on-one drills. Flashed a quick powerful surge to strike blockers and move them out of the way to complete the play.

DL Lee Hunter – Texas Tech 6034 320
Powerfully quick interior defender was a dominant force from the first practice. He combines a quick burst with top functional strength to wreck havoc on the interior.

DL Caleb Banks – Florida
Big athlete faced a critical week of practice after losing extensive time to injury. He responded with a strong performance in one-on-one drills to reestablish his status. NFL Combine could restore him to former status.

DL Rayshaun Benny – Michigan 6030 296
Quick interior lineman had an impressive week, winning several battles in the Pit vs top blockers. He helped vs cause and stood out vs top competition.

LB Jacob Rodriguez – Texas Tech 6011 233
Savvy veteran backer continued his outstanding final season with continuous big plays and overall production. His combination of instincts, smarts, athleticism projects him as an early NFL starter.

LB Kyle Louis – Pittsburgh 5116 224
Undersized explosive defender ran sideline to sideline making stops. He comes downhill and finishes consistently which drew the attention of many NFL scouts.

CB Chris Johnson – San Diego State 6002 190
Talented cover man excelled on a big stage. Combines fine triangle numbers with top technique and smarts for the position to rank with the top corners.

CB Thaddeus Dixon – North Carolina 6004 194
Long corner came up big in key spots on 7-on-7 drills in coverage and tackling. Player to watch in the game and NFL Combine which could elevate him from the 3^rd day.

CB Julian Neal – Arkansas 6014 202
Athlete with excellent length and ball skills continues to rise up the charts. Picks up the ball quickly with the body control and reach to break up passes. Player to watch.

S Bud Clark – TCU 6010 185
Tough defender with good coverage skills to breakup passes and finish with strong tackles. Helped his cause with an impressive week and performed well vs top competition.

S Michael Taaffe – Texas 5115 193
Savvy centerfielder has improved with each game over his career. He picks up schemes and routes quickly and has the range and quickness to react to the ball and make plays.

 

East-West Shrine Bowl -West Rallies for Win
Mark Gronowski Shines On All-Star Stage

Frisco, Texas — The West team rallied to beat the East for a 21-17 win in the 101st edition of the Shrine Bowl.  Iowa QB Mark Gronowski was named the game’s Offensive MVP after throwing for 86 yards and rushing for another 28. Wisconsin edge defender Mason Reiger who a strong performance with four tackles and three sacks which earned him Defensive MVP honors.

Gronowski is extremely interesting prospect who transferred to Iowa for his final season. At 6-2, 235, he has good athleticism and an ability to do damage as a scrambler. He has a strong arm and the ability to scramble and move the chains in key situations. He is a very good athlete and an intriguing prospect, who will be watched closely at the NFL Combine next month.

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East-West Shrine Bowl Prospects

Frank Coyle/ Head scout & Staff

Here is a list of prospects to view tonight who have impressed through the practices. We have had a few scouts at the East-West week long event and will have reports in our February Newsletter – out early in the month.

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Offensive Players

QB Haynes King                     Georgia Tech  6021    209
QB Jalon Daniels                    Kansas            6000    219

RB CJ Donaldson                      Ohio State        6014     234
RB Chip Trayanum                 Toledo             5106    224
RB Demond Claiborne           Wake Forest   5092    187

WR Skyler Bell                        Connecticut     5112    187
WR Chase Roberts                BYU                6031    216
WR Eric Rivers                       Georgia Tech  5096    179
WR Dillon Bell                         Georgia           6001    212

TE Eli Raridon                         Notre Dame    6056    244
TE Seydou Traore                  Mississippi St 6034    233
TE Lake McRee                      USC                6035    251

OL Aamil Wagner                    Notre Dame    6051    302
OL Ar’maj Reed-Adams          Texas A&M      6054    317
OL Fa’alili Fa’amoe                 Wake Forest   6047    311
OL Josh Braun                        Kentucky         6057    333
OL Brian Parker                      Duke               6046    306
OL Jager Burton                     Kentucky         6037    311
OL Caden Barnett                   Wyoming         6037    316
 
Defensive Players

Edge Anthony Lucas              USC                6046    267
Edge Malachi Lawrence         UCF                6040    247
Edge Wesley Williams            Duke               6033    251
Edge Keyshawn James-Newby New Mexico 6017    240
Edge Bryan Thomas               South Carolina 6013   245

iDL Brandon Cleveland           North Carolina St 6025   322
iDL Landon Robinson             Navy               5112    291
iDL Dontay Corleone              Cincinnati        6005    –
iDL Darrell Jackson                Florida State   6051    328
iDL DeMonte Capehart           Clemson          6046    314

LB Eric Gentry                        USC                6063    221
LB Jaden Dugger                    Louisiana         6045    240
LB Lander Barton                   Utah                6037    233
LB Harold Perkins                  LSU                 6003    222
LB Taurean York                     Texas A&M      5104    232

CB Devonta Smith                  Notre Dame      5110  191
CB Marcus Allen                     North Carolina  6007  179
CB Devon Marshall                 North Carolina St 5103           197
CB Jarod Washington             South Carolina St 6000          186
CB Jadon Canady                  Oregon            5102    175
CB Tyreek Chappell                Texas A&M      5103    181
CB Avery Smith                      Toledo             5103    195

S Cole Wisniewski                  Texas Tech         6033    214
S Miles Scott                           Illinois                5113    208
S Kentrel Bullock                    South Alabama  5097 204
S Austin Brown                       Wisconsin         5115    205
S Jalen Huskey                      Maryland            6010    199