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Chargers’ Tom Telesco, Anthony Lynn set to speak at NFL Combine

Tom Telesco and Anthony Lynn are set to give some insight on how the Los Angeles Chargers’ offseason might look.

The 2020 National Scouting Combine is less than one week away. General manager Tom Telesco and coach Anthony Lynn will be available to media for a press conference on Tuesday, Feb. 25.

Telesco is scheduled to be at the podium at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis at 11 a.m. PT, while Lynn will speak at 11:15 a.m. PT.

It will mark the first time both have spoke to the media in a formal setting since their end-of-season press conferences that came in January.

Prior to all the prospect drills taking place for a span of five days, their press conferences could give some insight how the franchise is going to approach this offseason.

Telesco and Lynn are notorious for keeping all the information tight-lipped, but there will still be plenty to take away.

There are questions how they will address the quarterback position since Philip Rivers won’t be back, along with holes at other roster spots, including the offensive line.

The Bolts have all seven draft selections, along with slightly north of $51 million in salary cap space.

Who and what to watch at the 2020 NFL Combine: Wide receivers

The Lions Wire staff has identified which wide receivers Detroit Lions fans should be watching at the 2020 NFL Combine.

The 2020 NFL Combine on-field workouts begin Thursday, February 27th in Indianapolis and the wide receivers will be among the first groups to take the field.

This is the latest in a series of articles leading up to this year’s NFL Combine, where the Lions Wire team has identified players they will be tracking in order to determine potential fits within the organization.

If you missed the previous articles in this series, be sure to check out our quarterbacks, and running backs previews.

Wide receiver traits to evaluate

There are several on-field drills that emphasize a player’s abilities and the main areas Lions’ scouts will likely be focusing for receivers are:

  • Natural hands: Do they fight the ball or allow it to land softly in their grasp?
  • Acceleration in and out of breaks: Do they throttle down, or can they maintain speed?
  • Quickness versus long speed: where do they gain separation?
  • Body control: Being fast is great but it means nothing unless they can maintain balance and focus.
  • Ball tracking: Do they have the patience to look late and still locate? Do they maximize their speed by not reaching early?

Jerry Jeudy, Alabama

Suggested by: Ty Finch

With rare skills, Jeudy can line up everywhere on the field, run every route, and should be in the conversation for the Lions 1st round draft pick, regardless of it’s at No. 3 or slightly further back after a trade.

Every route Jeudy runs looks the same, which allows him to disguise his intentions, making it hard for defenders to anticipate if his route is short, intermediate or deep. Defenders are forced to respect his speed, while also struggling to stay with him during his breaks, as he doesn’t need to throttle down when making cuts — which he executes with pinpoint accuracy and elite quickness — making him an extraordinarily difficult player to match up with.

Henry Ruggs III, Alabama

Suggested by: Bryce Rossler

If the Lions acquire a mid-to-late first-round pick in a trade up or trade back, Ruggs will be very appealing because of his game-changing speed. Like Jeudy, Alabama moved him all over the field and asked him to operate at all three levels, forcing the defensive to account for him. An offense won’t need Ruggs to be a high volume target, as his presence on the field will make defenses uncomfortable because when he is targeted there is always the potential for fireworks.

Laviska Shenault, Colorado

Suggested by: Scott Bischoff

Like with Ruggs, if the Lions want Shenault, they may need to make a move into the first round to get him. Shenault is very instinctive, almost sensing where the defenders are without seeing them, and he leans on this skill to create separation in his routes. Once the ball is in his hands, his true talent shines through, as his physicality and natural athleticism allow him to bully defenders.

Brandon Aiyuk, Arizona State

Suggested by: Jeff Risdon and Erik Schlitt

If Aiyuk is there at pick No. 35, he should get consideration because he’ll check a lot of boxes for the Lions. A threat to take it to the house on every play, Aiyuk routinely takes simple five-step slants and houses them. He is still polishing his game — he was a JUCO transfer — but the fact that he is already where he is, and still isn’t near his ceiling, makes him a very appealing prospect.

K.J. Hamler, Penn State

Suggested by: Sonja Greenfield

Hamler’s size (est. 5-9, 174) will scare away some teams, but for those in the market for a pure slot receiver, like the Lions, the Pontiac native will be near the top of the list. Explosive in and out of his routes, Hamler overwhelms man-coverage with his quickness and separation. Drops are a real concern, but for a high-volume target, it often comes with the territory.

Van Jefferson, Florida

Suggested by: Scott Warheit

Growing up with an NFL receiver turned NFL receivers coach for a father — former Lion Shawn Jefferson — has paid off for Jefferson, as he has turned into an absolute technician as a route runner. While Jefferson is expected to run an average 40-yard dash time at the Combine, he will likely find success in the NFL as a “big slot” because of his ability to manipulate coverages.

Chase Claypool, Notre Dame

Suggested by: Derek Okrie

The Lions got a long look at Claypool at the Senior Bowl — he was on the Lions coached North roster — and checked in at over 6-4 and 229-pounds, making him one of the biggest receivers in this draft cycle. He uses his size to his advantage by boxing out smaller defenders and presenting a large target for his quarterback. But, what makes Claypool unique is his work on special teams, as he is an elite gunner who looks to bury people.

Quartney Davis, TAMU

Suggested by: Zack Moran

Like Claypool, Davis also joined the Lions coaches at the Senior Bowl, and like Jefferson, his NFL success will likely come from the big slot position. Davis doesn’t possess elite speed or quickness but he isn’t afraid of going over the middle and will often attack the ball with physicality when it’s thrown in his direction.

Marquez Callaway, Tennessee

Suggested by: Matt Urben

Callaway is a vertical threat on offense and above-average returner on special teams, which could be enough to earn one of the final spots on a team’s 53-man roster. The speed is there — it will likely show up at the Combine — and he can win the 50/50 ball deep, due to his proven tracking skills.

Cody White, Michigan State

Suggested by: Max Gerber

Another locally grown player with connections to the Lions, White’s father is former Lions front office executive Sheldon White. With NFL size (est. 6-3, 215) and pedigree, White will get some looks from NFL teams but in my opinion, he should have stayed in East Lansing for his final season of eligibility. Being from the area, he will get an extra “local” workout with the Lions this offseason, which he could potentially use to get a priority free agent offer.

NFL Combine schedule for Georgia football’s 10 invitees

Here’s the 2020 NFL Combine schedule for the Georgia football players invited.

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Georgia had 10 players invited to participate in the 2020 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The combine will take place from February 23rd to March 2nd, with on-field workouts beginning on the 27th.

The 10 Georgia players that received an invite are as follows:

• K Rodrigo Blankenship

• WR Lawrence Cager

• QB Jake Fromm

• RB Brian Herrien

•  OL Solomon Kindley

• S J.R. Reed

• RB D’Andre Swift

• OL Andrew Thomas

• OL Isaiah Wilson

• TE Charlie Woerner

For the players that did not receive an invite, and for those who did but want to better their scores, Georgia will host its annual pro-day, where coaches from all 32 NFL teams should be present.

As for the 10 players who will be in Indianapolis next week, they’ll be busy with everything from orientation, to interviews, medical exams, psychological testing, media sessions and an NFLPA meeting.

And then finally they’ll hit the field for their workouts.

They’ll be broken up into groups. Here’s a list of those groups and the Georgia players who will be in them.

Group 1: TE, QB, WR (Fromm, Cager, Woerner)

Group 2: PK, ST, OL, RB (Blankenship, Thomas, Kindley, Wilson, Swift, Herrien)

Group 3: DL, LB (No UGA players)

Group 4: DB (JR Reed)

Here’s the schedule for the 10 Dawgs who will be there, provided by NFLCombine.net.

Group 1: (Fromm, Cager, Woerner)

Sunday, Feb. 23: Arrive in Indy, Registration, Orientation, Interviews

Monday, Feb. 24: Measurements, Pre-exam at hospital, Interviews

Tuesday, Feb. 25: Media session, Medical exams, Position coach interviews, Psychological testing

Wednesday, Feb. 26: NFLPA Meeting, Interviews, Bench Press, Psychological Testing

Thursday, Feb. 27: Limited testing, On-field Workout

Friday, Feb. 28: Departure from Indianapolis

Group 2: (Blankenship, Thomas, Kindley, Wilson, Swift, Herrien)

Monday, Feb. 24: Arrive in Indy, Registration, Orientation, Interviews

Tuesday, Feb. 25: Measurements, Pre-exam at hospital, Interviews

Wednesday, Feb. 26: Media session, Medical exams, Position coach interviews, Psychological testing

Thursday, Feb. 27: NFLPA Meeting, Interviews, Bench Press, Psychological Testing

Friday, Feb. 28: Limited testing, On-field Workout

Saturday, Feb. 29: Departure from Indianapolis

Group 4: DB (JR Reed)

Wednesday, Feb. 26: Arrive, Registration, Orientation, Interviews

Thursday, Feb. 27: Measurements, Pre-exam at hospital, Interviews

Friday, Feb. 28: Media session, Medical exams, Position coach interviews, Psychological testing

Saturday, Feb. 29: NFLPA Meeting, Interviews, Bench Press, Psychological Testing

Sunday, March 1: Limited testing, On-field Workout

Monday, March 2: Departure from Indianapolis

10 Combine snubs the Lions should keep on their radar

Identifying 10 players from the 2020 draft class that were not invited to the NFL Combine but should still be on the Detroit Lions radar.

The NFL has released the 2020 NFL Combine participants list, and despite it containing 337 players, there were a few notable names not invited to Indianapolis for the event.

Just because a player didn’t receive an invite doesn’t mean the NFL isn’t still paying attention to them. Last year, players such as David Blough, Kevin Strong, and C.J. Moore were not invited to the 2019 NFL Combine, yet still earned a spot on the Detroit Lions active roster and contributed in significant ways throughout the year.

Here are 10 players who were snubbed from the 2020 NFL Combine that should still be on the Lions radar.

Reggie Corbin, RB, Illinois

After a 2018 season that saw him average an astounding 8.5 yards per rush and eclipse 1,000-yards rushing, Corbin saw his production drop in 2019, which likely let to him being left off the invitation list.

Corbin’s (est. 5-8, 201) speed, ability to set up defenders, and natural lateral movement skills are all easily at an NFL level, which makes him a perfect candidate for a team that uses a running back by committee approach. If the Lions don’t retain J.D. McKissic, Corbin could be a potential replacement.

Tavien Feaster, RB, South Carolina

Feaster (est. 5-11, 222) played three years at Clemson before transferring to South Carolina ahead of the 2019 season. With solid straight-line speed — especially for a back his size — and the ability to catch passes out of the backfield, there should be some appeal from NFL teams who are looking for a bigger third-down back.

Kevin Dotson, G, Louisana

Dotson (est. 6-4, 324) will likely be the first player drafted who wasn’t invited to the NFL Combine, potentially even in the third or fourth round. Dotson is a powerful interior offensive lineman who is a force in both the run and pass game, earning a spot as an AP first-team All-American and grading out as Pro Football Focus’ top interior offensive lineman.

The Lions are familiar with the Ragin’ Cajuns’ program — they drafted Tracy Walker from there in the third round of the 2018 draft — and met with Dotson at the East-West Shrine game last month. He’s firmly on their radar.

Tyler Clark, DL, Georgia

Georgia’s scheme gives Clark (est. 6-3, 289) the needed 2-gapping experience — nose tackle John Atkins came from the same program — and his body-type, ability to shed defenders and get into the backfield makes him a candidate for the Lions’ big defensive end role. That spot is currently occupied by Da’Shawn Hand and the aforementioned Kevin Strong, but the Lions will be on the lookout for more depth on the defensive line.

Bravvion Roy, NT, Baylor

Speaking of defensive line depth, Roy has nose tackle size but is more of a pass rusher than anchor at the 0-technique. He brings a different style of play than what the Lions have in Damon Harrison and Atkins, but there’s some appeal to having a player like him in the rotation.

Mike Danna, EDGE, Michigan

A favorite of PFF from his time at Central Michigan, Danna (est. 6-2, 257) earned a 27-percent pass-rushing rate with the Chippewas, but he saw his play drop off a bit in 2019 playing in the Big Ten and in a rotational role along the Wolverines’ deep defensive line. In the NFL, Danna will likely begin his career as a pass-rushing specialist with upside and special teamer.

TJ Brunson, LB, South Carolina

Brunson (6-1, 219) was one of only two players to participate in the Senior Bowl, yet not receive an invite to the Combine. He is undersized for the Lions scheme, but his aggressiveness and ability to be physical against the run could earn him a role on special teams. If the Lions decide to move on from Miles Killebrew, Brunson could be a player who could compete to fill the vacancy.

Levonta Taylor, NB, Florida State

Taylor (est. 5-10, 186), a former 5-star recruit, was a big get for the Seminoles out of high school, but injuries and inability to stay at one position have impeded his draft stock. In the NFL, Taylor won’t fit every scheme, but for the Lions, he would fill a developmental nickel corner/safety role.

Jared Mayden, S, Alabama

Mayden (6-0, 201), the other Senior Bowler not invited to Indianapolis, is a reliable tackler capable of playing on defense as a corner/safety option in the slot but his path to the NFL is likely on special teams where he shined in college.

Myles Dorn, S, North Carolina

Dorn (est. 6-1, 198) is a rangy defender who can play deep as well as in the box. His game is drenched in aggressiveness, instincts, high energy, and is a reliable tackler which will make him a natural special teams player in the NFL.

Broncos RB Phillip Lindsay tweets inspiring message for players not invited to NFL combine

Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay has a message for draft prospects who weren’t invited to the NFL Combine.

Last week, the NFL announced that 337 players have been invited to the combine. Not all of those players will be selected in April’s draft — only 254 players were drafted last year.

Players that weren’t invited to the combine are even less likely to be selected, but that doesn’t mean there’s no hope. Little-known players who perform well at their pro days (or look good on tape) will still have chances to catch on with teams as undrafted free agents.

Two years ago, Colorado running back Phillip Lindsay was not invited to the combine and he was not picked during the NFL draft. That didn’t stop him from going on to earn a Pro Bowl nod as an undrafted rookie.

On Monday, Lindsay shared an inspiring tweet for players who weren’t invited to this year’s combine.

Since joining the Broncos as a college free agent in 2018, Lindsay has totaled 2,485 yards from scrimmage and has scored 17 touchdowns.

The combine will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium from Feb. 23-March 2.

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NFL draft analyst predicts Henry Ruggs’ 40-time

NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah announces his prediction for former Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs. How fast will @__RUGGS run at the #NFLCombine? @MoveTheSticks | @AlabamaFTBL pic.twitter.com/9DxG3J0oto – NFL Network (@nflnetwork) …

NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah announces his prediction for former Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs.

Running the 40-yard dash at the combine under 4.4 seconds is extremely impressive, but running at or below a 4.2 is other worldly.

John Ross, the wide receiver out of Washington, ran a 4.22 in the 2017 NFL Combine. He was then drafted No. 9 overall to the Cincinnati Bengals.

Completing the drill at that pace could cement Ruggs’ name in NFL history, as well as help him move up in the draft.

He is currently considered a mid-to-late first-round pick, with Jerry Jeudy and CeeDee Lamb considered to be the top-tw receivers in the draft. However, an impressive combine from Ruggs, paired with his intense speed, could land him inside the top-15.

The NFL Combine is set to kickoff on Feb. 23 in Indianapolis where 10 Alabama players landed invites.

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337 players invited to 2020 NFL Combine

These 337 players will travel to Indianapolis for the 2020 NFL Combine.

The 2020 NFL Combine is drawing closer and the league announced a list of 337 invited players on Friday. These players will be looking to impress NFL scouts, coaches and general managers in Indianapolis beginning Feb. 17.

Adams, Trey OL Washington Pac-12
Adeniji, Hakeem OL Kansas Big 12
Agim, McTelvin DL Arkansas SEC
Ahmed, Salvon RB Washington Pac-12
Aiyuk, Brandon WR Arizona State Pac-12
Akers, Cam RB Florida St. ACC
Anae, Bradlee DL Utah Pac-12
Anchrum, Tremayne OL Clemson ACC
Anderson, Jet RB TCU Big 12
Arnette, Damon CB Ohio St. Big Ten
Arnold, Grayland CB Baylor Big 12
Asiasi, Devin TE UCLA Pac-12
Bachie, Joe LB Michigan St. Big Ten
Bailey, Markus LB Purdue Big Ten
Bandy, Trajan CB Miami ACC
Bartch, Ben OL St. Johns (MN) Minnesota Intercollegiate
Bass, Tyler K Georgia Southern Sun Belt
Bassey, Essang CB Wake Forest ACC
Baun, Zack LB Wisconsin Big Ten
Bayless, Omar WR Arkansas State Sun Belt
Becton, Mekhi OL Louisville ACC
Bellamy, LeVante RB Western Michigan Mid-American
Benjamin, Eno RB Arizona State Pac-12
Bernard, Francis LB Utah Pac-12
Biadasz, Tyler OL Wisconsin Big Ten
Bituli, Daniel LB Tennessee SEC
Blacklock, Ross DL TCU Big 12
Blackmon, Julian S Utah Pac-12
Blankenship, Rodrigo K Georgia SEC
Bowden, Lynn WR Kentucky SEC
Bradley, Shaun LB Temple AAC
Bredeson, Ben OL Michigan Big Ten
Breeland, Jacob TE Oregon Pac-12
Brooks Jr., Antoine S Maryland Big Ten
Brooks, Jordan LB Texas Tech Big 12
Brown, Cameron LB Penn St. Big Ten
Brown, Derrick DL Auburn SEC
Brown, Tony WR Colorado Pac-12
Bryant, Harrison TE Florida Atlantic Conference USA
Bryant, Hunter TE Washington Pac-12
Bryant, Kelly QB Missouri SEC
Bryant, Myles CB Washington Pac-12
Burgess, Terrell S Utah Pac-12
Burrow, Joe QB LSU SEC
Cabral, Cohl OL Arizona State Pac-12
Cager, Lawrence WR Georgia SEC
Calais, Raymond RB Louisiana-Lafayette Sun Belt
Callaway, Marquez WR Tennessee SEC
Carter, Shyheim S Alabama SEC
Cephus, Quintez WR Wisconsin Big Ten
Chaisson, K’Lavon LB LSU SEC
Charles, Saahdiq OL LSU SEC
Charlton, Joseph P South Carolina SEC
Chinn, Jeremy S Southern Illinois Missouri Valley
Clark, Cameron OL Charlotte Conference USA
Clarke, Nevelle CB Central Florida AAC
Claypool, Chase WR Notre Dame IA Independents
Clemons, Rodney S SMU AAC
Cleveland, Ezra OL Boise St. Mountain West
Cleveland, Tyrie WR Florida SEC
Coatney, Josiah DL Mississippi SEC
Coe, Nick LB Auburn SEC
Cole II, Brian S Mississippi St. SEC
Coleman, Kendall DL Syracuse ACC
Colon-Castillo, Trystan OL Missouri SEC
Coughlin, Carter LB Minnesota Big Ten
Coulter, Isaiah WR Rhode Island CAA
Curl, Kamren S Arkansas SEC
Cushenberry, Lloyd OL LSU SEC
Dallas, DeeJay RB Miami ACC
Daniels, Darrion DL Nebraska Big Ten
Dantzler, Cameron CB Mississippi St. SEC
Davidson, Kevin QB Princeton Ivy League
Davidson, Marlon DL Auburn SEC
Davis, Ashtyn S California Pac-12
Davis, Carlos DL Nebraska Big Ten
Davis, Gabriel WR Central Florida AAC
Davis, Javaris CB Auburn SEC
Davis, Khalil DL Nebraska Big Ten
Davis, Quartney WR Texas A&M SEC
Davis, Raekwon DL Alabama SEC
Davis-Gaither, Akeem LB Appalachian St. Sun Belt
Deguara, Josiah TE Cincinnati AAC
Delpit, Grant S LSU SEC
Diggs, Trevon CB Alabama SEC
Dillon, AJ RB Boston College ACC
Divinity, Michael LB LSU SEC
Dobbins, J.K. RB Ohio St. Big Ten
Dowdle, Rico RB South Carolina SEC
Driscoll, Jack OL Auburn SEC
Dugger, Kyle S Lenoir-Rhyne South Atlantic
Durant, Yasir OL Missouri SEC
Duvernay, Devin WR Texas Big 12
Dye, Troy LB Oregon Pac-12
Eason, Jacob QB Washington Pac-12
Edwards, Bryan WR South Carolina SEC
Edwards-Helaire, Clyde RB LSU SEC
Elliott, Jalen S Notre Dame IA Independents
Elliott, Jordan DL Missouri SEC
Epenesa, A.J. DL Iowa Big Ten
Evans, Darrynton RB Appalachian St. Sun Belt
Ferguson, Blake LS LSU SEC
Finke, Chris WR Notre Dame IA Independents
Fotu, Leki DL Utah Pac-12
Fromm, Jake QB Georgia SEC
Fuller, Aaron WR Washington Pac-12
Fuller, Jordan S Ohio St. Big Ten
Fulton, Kristian CB LSU SEC
Galeai, Tipa LB Utah St. Mountain West
Gallimore, Neville DL Oklahoma Big 12
Gandy-Golden, Antonio WR Liberty Big South
Garrett, Cale LB Missouri SEC
Garvin, Jonathan DL Miami ACC
Gay Jr., Willie LB Mississippi St. SEC
Gibson, Antonio WR Memphis AAC
Gilman, Alohi S Notre Dame IA Independents
Gipson, Trevis DL Tulsa AAC
Gladney, Jeff CB TCU Big 12
Gordon, Anthony QB Washington St. Pac-12
Green, A.J. CB Oklahoma St. Big 12
Greenard, Jonathan DL Florida SEC
Gross-Matos, Yetur DL Penn St. Big Ten
Guidry, Javelin K. CB Utah Pac-12
Guidry, Stephen WR Mississippi St. SEC
Hall, Bryce CB Virginia ACC
Hamilton, DaVon DL Ohio St. Big Ten
Hamilton, LaDarius DL North Texas Conference USA
Hamler, KJ WR Penn St. Big Ten
Hand, Harrison CB Temple AAC
Hanson, Jake OL Oregon Pac-12
Harris, Nick OL Washington Pac-12
Harris, Scoota LB Arkansas SEC
Harrison, Malik LB Ohio St. Big Ten
Hasty, JaMycal RB Baylor Big 12
Hawkins, Jaylinn S California Pac-12
Heck, Charlie OL North Carolina ACC
Henderson, C.J. CB Florida SEC
Hennessy, Matt OL Temple AAC
Herbert, Justin QB Oregon Pac-12
Herrien, Brian RB Georgia SEC
Herron, Justin OL Wake Forest ACC
Higgins, Tee WR Clemson ACC
Highsmith, Alex DL Charlotte Conference USA
Hightower, John WR Boise St. Mountain West
Hill, K.J. WR Ohio St. Big Ten
Hill, Lavert CB Michigan Big Ten
Hill, Trevon DL Miami ACC
Hodgins, Isaiah WR Oregon St. Pac-12
Hofrichter, Sterling P Syracuse ACC
Holmes, Darnay CB UCLA Pac-12
Hopkins, Brycen TE Purdue Big Ten
Hudson, Khaleke LB Michigan Big Ten
Hunt, Robert OL Louisiana-Lafayette Sun Belt
Hurts, Jalen QB Oklahoma Big 12
Igbinoghene, Noah CB Auburn SEC
Ismael, Keith OL San Diego St. Mountain West
Iwuagwu, Cordel OL TCU Big 12
Jackson, Austin OL USC Pac-12
Jackson, Dane CB Pittsburgh ACC
Jackson, Jonah OL Ohio St. Big Ten
Jackson, Lamar CB Nebraska Big Ten
Jackson, Trishton WR Syracuse ACC
Jefferson, Justin WR LSU SEC
Jefferson, Van WR Florida SEC
Jennings, Anfernee LB Alabama SEC
Jennings, Jauan WR Tennessee SEC
Jeudy, Jerry WR Alabama SEC
Johnson, Collin WR Texas Big 12
Johnson, Jaylon CB Utah Pac-12
Johnson, Juwan WR Oregon Pac-12
Johnson, Tyler WR Minnesota Big Ten
Johnston, Clay LB Baylor Big 12
Jones, Benito DL Mississippi SEC
Jones, Brandon S Texas Big 12
Jones, Joshua OL Houston AAC
Jones, Tony RB Notre Dame IA Independents
Kamara, Azur LB Kansas Big 12
Kareem, Khalid DL Notre Dame IA Independents
Keene, Dalton TE Virginia Tech ACC
Kelley, Joshua RB UCLA Pac-12
Keyes, BoPete CB Tulane AAC
Kindley, Solomon OL Georgia SEC
Kinlaw, Javon DL South Carolina SEC
Kmet, Cole TE Notre Dame IA Independents
Lamb, CeeDee WR Oklahoma Big 12
Lawrence II, Rashard DL LSU SEC
Leake, Javon RB Maryland Big Ten
LeMay, Benny RB Charlotte Conference USA
Lemieux, Shane OL Oregon Pac-12
Lewerke, Brian QB Michigan St. Big Ten
Lewis, Damien OL LSU SEC
Lewis, Terrell LB Alabama SEC
Lipscomb, Kalija WR Vanderbilt SEC
Love, Jordan QB Utah St. Mountain West
Luton, Jake QB Oregon St. Pac-12
Lynch, James DL Baylor Big 12
Mack, Austin WR Ohio St. Big Ten
Mack, Jordan LB Virginia ACC
Madubuike, Justin DL Texas A&M SEC
Mann, Braden P Texas A&M SEC
Martin, Kamal LB Minnesota Big Ten
McDonald, Cole QB Hawaii Mountain West
McFarland, Anthony RB Maryland Big Ten
McKeon, Sean TE Michigan Big Ten
McKinney, Xavier S Alabama SEC
McKivitz, Colton OL West Virginia Big 12
Metellus, Josh S Michigan Big Ten
Miller, Chris S Baylor Big 12
Mims, Denzel WR Baylor Big 12
Molchon, John OL Boise St. Mountain West
Molson, JJ K UCLA Pac-12
Montez, Steven QB Colorado Pac-12
Mooney, Darnell WR Tulane AAC
Morgan, James QB Florida International Conference USA
Moss, Thaddeus TE LSU SEC
Moss, Zack RB Utah Pac-12
Murchison, Larrell DL N.C. State ACC
Murphy, Kyle OL Rhode Island CAA
Murray, Kenneth LB Oklahoma Big 12
Muse, Tanner S Clemson ACC
Muti, Netane OL Fresno St. Mountain West
Niang, Lucas OL TCU Big 12
O’Grady, C.J. TE Arkansas SEC
Ojemudia, Michael CB Iowa Big Ten
Okudah, Jeff CB Ohio St. Big Ten
Okwara, Julian DL Notre Dame IA Independents
Okwuegbunam, Albert TE Missouri SEC
Olonilua, Sewo RB TCU Big 12
Olson, Dante LB Montana Big Sky
Onwenu, Mike OL Michigan Big Ten
Osborn, K.J. WR Miami ACC
Parker, Aaron WR Rhode Island CAA
Parkinson, Colby TE Stanford Pac-12
Patmon, Dezmon WR Washington St. Pac-12
Patterson, Shea QB Michigan Big Ten
Peart, Matt OL Connecticut AAC
Pechin, Alex P Bucknell Patriot League
Penisini, John DL Utah Pac-12
Peoples-Jones, Donovan WR Michigan Big Ten
Perine, La’Mical RB Florida SEC
Perry, Malcolm WR Navy AAC
Phillips, Jacob LB LSU SEC
Phillips, Scottie RB Mississippi SEC
Phillips, Tyre OL Mississippi St. SEC
Pierre, James CB Florida Atlantic Conference USA
Pinckney, Michael LB Miami ACC
Pinkney, Jared TE Vanderbilt SEC
Pinter, Danny OL Ball St. Mid-American
Pittman, Michael WR USC Pac-12
Pride, Troy CB Notre Dame IA Independents
Proche, James WR SMU AAC
Quarterman, Shaquille LB Miami ACC
Queen, Patrick LB LSU SEC
Reagor, Jalen WR TCU Big 12
Reed, J.R. S Georgia SEC
Reed, Joe WR Virginia ACC
Reid, John CB Penn St. Big Ten
Rivers, Chauncey DL Mississippi St. SEC
Roach, Malcolm DL Texas Big 12
Robertson, Amik CB Louisiana Tech Conference USA
Robinson II, Reggie CB Tulsa AAC
Robinson, Alton DL Syracuse ACC
Robinson, James RB Illinois St. Missouri Valley
Rogers, Kendrick WR Texas A&M SEC
Ruggs III, Henry WR Alabama SEC
Ruiz, Cesar OL Michigan Big Ten
Runyan, Jon OL Michigan Big Ten
Russell, Chapelle LB Temple AAC
Samuels, Stanford CB Florida St. ACC
Scott, Josiah CB Michigan St. Big Ten
Shenault Jr., Laviska WR Colorado Pac-12
Sheppard, Qaadir DL Mississippi SEC
Simmons, Isaiah LB Clemson ACC
Simpson, John OL Clemson ACC
Siposs, Arryn P Auburn SEC
Smith-Williams, James DL N.C. State ACC
Sneed, L’Jarius S Louisiana Tech Conference USA
Stanley, Nate QB Iowa Big Ten
Steele, Terence OL Texas Tech Big 12
Stenberg, Logan OL Kentucky SEC
Stepaniak, Simon OL Indiana Big Ten
Stewart, Darrell WR Michigan St. Big Ten
Stone, Geno S Iowa Big Ten
Strnad, Justin LB Wake Forest ACC
Strowbridge, Jason DL North Carolina ACC
Sullivan, Stephen TE LSU SEC
Swain, Freddie WR Florida SEC
Swift, D’Andre RB Georgia SEC
Tagovailoa, Tua QB Alabama SEC
Taumoepeau, Charlie TE Portland St. Big Sky
Taylor, Alex OL South Carolina St. MEAC
Taylor, Darrell LB Tennessee SEC
Taylor, Davion LB Colorado Pac-12
Taylor, J.J. RB Arizona Pac-12
Taylor, Jonathan RB Wisconsin Big Ten
Taylor, Patrick RB Memphis AAC
Terrell, A.J. CB Clemson ACC
Thomas, Andrew OL Georgia SEC
Thomas, Daniel S Auburn SEC
Thomas, Jeff WR Miami ACC
Thomas-Oliver, Stantley CB Florida International Conference USA
Throckmorton, Calvin OL Oregon Pac-12
Toohill, Casey LB Stanford Pac-12
Townsend, Tommy P Florida SEC
Trautman, Adam TE Dayton Pioneer
Turk, Michael P Arizona State Pac-12
Tuszka, Derrek DL North Dakota St. Missouri Valley
Uche, Josh LB Michigan Big Ten
Vaughn, Ke’Shawn RB Vanderbilt SEC
Victor, Ben WR Ohio St. Big Ten
Vildor, Kindle CB Georgia Southern Sun Belt
Walker, Mykal LB Fresno St. Mountain West
Wallace, K’Von S Clemson ACC
Wanogho, Prince Tega OL Auburn SEC
Warren, Mike RB Cincinnati AAC
Washington, Broderick DL Texas Tech Big 12
Watkins, Quez WR Southern Miss Conference USA
Weaver, Curtis LB Boise St. Mountain West
Weaver, Evan LB California Pac-12
White, Cody WR Michigan St. Big Ten
Wilcox, Mitchell TE South Florida AAC
Willekes, Kenny DL Michigan St. Big Ten
Williams, Darryl OL Mississippi St. SEC
Williams, Raequan DL Michigan St. Big Ten
Wills, Jedrick OL Alabama SEC
Wilson, Isaiah OL Georgia SEC
Wilson, Logan LB Wyoming Mountain West
Windsor, Rob DL Penn St. Big Ten
Winfield Jr., Antoine S Minnesota Big Ten
Wirfs, Tristan OL Iowa Big Ten
Wirtel, Steven LS Iowa St. Big 12
Woerner, Charlie TE Georgia SEC
Wonnum, D.J. DL South Carolina SEC
Wood-Anderson, Dom TE Tennessee SEC
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13 important dates in the 2020 NFL offseason

Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports Now that the season ended exactly two days ago, it’s time to focus on the next season. Only one city is reveling in what happened in the 2019 season and 2020 playoffs. The rest of the United States is ready to …

Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Now that the season ended exactly two days ago, it’s time to focus on the next season. Only one city is reveling in what happened in the 2019 season and 2020 playoffs. The rest of the United States is ready to move on. Hope springs eternal in the NFL, that’s why these future dates are kind of important.

February 24 – The Start of the NFL Draft Combine

It’s time to watch football players in shorts do exercises and some drills and get excited about numbers! The draft combine has become big business — and expect the NFL to move it around the country in the next few years — and it’s now televised for all the world to see. We’ll find out who is a workout warrior, some insane physical skills from players, and even get some leaks about interviews. It’s the beginning of the draft process so fans who cheer for teams with a bunch of picks will be especially excited to get this thing started.

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Georgia football QB Jake Fromm predicts what his 40 time will be

Georgia football QB Jake Fromm predicted his 40 time at the NFL Combine.

Georgia football quarterback Jake Fromm is in Mobile, Alabama preparing for the upcoming NFL Draft with his personal quarterback coach that he’s had since he attended Houston County High School in Warner Robins.

Fromm’s junior season may not have gone the way he had hoped; he was inconsistent at times, received little help from his receivers and ultimately led an offense that left a ton to be desired. But the truth is that Fromm is a great quarterback, as seen during his freshman and sophomore year and at times throughout his junior year.

That’s the reason that he was projected as a top-ten pick by a ton of outlets last summer.

What separates Fromm from other quarterbacks is his preparation. He may not the biggest guy, he may not be the fastest and his arm strength is good but not great, but what he lacks in physical attributes he more than makes up for with his focus and drive.

While partaking in an interview with the NFL Network, Fromm was asked what kind of player the team who takes him in the draft will be getting.

“They’re getting a work horse — a guy who is going to go out and work and prepare,” Fromm said. “A guy who is going to lead. A guy who can make all the throws and make their teammates better, and enjoy it. Man, I love football. I want to go out and be the best football player I can be.”

In the current era of football, where expectations for what quarterbacks should be able to do with their legs are evolving, solely pocket passers are quickly becoming a minority. And though Fromm’s speed and athleticism is not what strikes fear into the opposition, he is quick enough to pick up chunks of yards with his feet if given the space.

The NFL Network asked Fromm to predict what kind of 40-yard-dash time we should expect from the Georgia great.

“We’re going to get a 4.9,” Fromm said. “We’re shooting for a 4.8. A 4.89 is still the same as a 4.80. It’s a 4.8. That’s all you need.”

Last combine (2019), a 4.9 40 time would have been good for 11th among quarterbacks.