Fanspeak: NFL Draft

LB Myles Jack- UCLA:   Pros: Incredible athlete who played both ways for a time at UCLA. Top notch speed and explosion, capable of running  with backs and tight ends in coverage and chasing down ball carriers in pursuit. Does a really nice job avoiding open field blocks and shedding blocks when he can’t avoid … More »

DT A’Shawn Robinson- Alabama:   Pros: Excellent size and frame for a defensive tackle. Great power and drive at the point of a attack, he routinely pushes interior linemen back into the backfield, blowing up plays.   Forces teams to double team him, opening up players around him. Solid athleticism and quickness for his size … More »

Many fans claim they’d love to run a NFL draft room.  It sounds great but consider this, you need to evaluate 300 or more players. Spend hours making the selections and trades.  And finally brace yourself for the torrents of criticism as the fans hate your pick.  Who would do that?  The brave MockDraftAPalooza GMs, … More »

Since 2014 I have had the opportunity and honor to organize a live 7 Round Radio Mock Draft.  Many fans express the desire to run a NFL draft room. However how many will scout 300 or more players, spend hours making the selections and take the heat if fans hate the picks.  Well these brave … More »

DT Sheldon Rankins- Louisville:   Pros: Lives in opponents backfields, racking up TFL, sacks and pressures. Good athleticism for his size. Very quick off the snap, makes it very tough for opposing linemen to anchor down. Really strong at the point of attack, tough to move off his spot. Has strong hand usage Plays with … More »

DT Andrew Billings- Baylor:   Pros: Excellent NT/DT prospect who excels in all areas. Incredible strength and power, drives offensive linemen into the backfield regularly Plays with excellent leverage making it really difficult for opposing offensive linemen to slow him down. Strong powerful hands that allows him to quickly shed blocks. Quick off the snap … More »

WR Laquon Treadwell- Mississippi: Pros: Good size, coming in at 6’2” and 220lbs, he can be a strong outside receiver and red zone threat. Good hands, does a nice job snatching the ball in the air and rarely lets the ball get into him. Wins contested routes by timing his jumps well and body positioning … More »

RB Ezekiel Elliott– Ohio State:   Pros: Excellent size/speed combo Three down back, capable of being a workhorse in any offense. Has elite talent and should quickly become one of the top backs in the league Highly productive college runner who had big games even versus quality defenses. Good vision and cut back ability making … More »

Jason Spriggs – OT (Indiana) Interview Date:  1/26/16   Measurables:  Hgt:  6’ 5 ¾ ” Wgt:  301lbs. Hand:  9 ½ ” Arm:  31 ⅛” Wing:  6‘ 9 ⅜”   PROFILE:  Spriggs started 28 consecutive games to begin his career at Indiana and made 46 starts in 47 games at left tackle.  Following his Senior season, he … More »

Braxton Miller – WR (Ohio State) Interview Date:  1/27/16 – (Post-Practice Press Conference Interview)   Measurables:  Hgt:  6’ 1 ⅜” Wgt:  204lbs. Hand:  9 ⅛” Arm:  31 ⅞” Wing:  6‘ 1 ⅝”   PROFILE:  In 2011, as a true freshman, Miller took over the starting quarterback duties in the fourth game of the season and went … More »