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Seahawks 2023 practice squad tracker: DE Hamilcar Rashed signs

 Our practice squad tracker is updated.

The Seattle Seahawks lost their second-year outside linebacker Tyreke Smith this week when he was signed by the Arizona Cardinals off their practice squad. The team has just announced that they’ve signed former Oregon State defensive end Hamilcar Rashed to take Smith’s place.

Our practice squad tracker is updated (Dec. 15).

Chargers attain balance in Chad Reuter’s 4-round mock draft

The Los Angeles Chargers draft two offensive linemen, Hunter Henry and Melvin Ingram’s replacement and a cornerback.

NFL Media’s Chad Reuter released his latest four-round mock draft, where he sees the Chargers building around quarterback Justin Herbert with their first three picks and filling in the holes on the defensive side of the ball with their next two.

With their first-round selection, Los Angeles selects former Northwestern offensive tackle Rashawn Slater.

Slater is not the tallest or longest of offensive tackles, but he will be a solid starter at the next level. Not only will he help Justin Herbert’s development, but also open holes for Austin Ekeler and whomever else the Chargers line up in the backfield the next few years.

I feel like a broken record saying this but drafting Slater would be splash. Slater might be moved inside due to his lack of arm length, but he has the athletic skill set and overall technique to be an All-Pro blind-side protector in the NFL.

In Round 2, L.A. stays on the offensive side of the ball by selecting former Penn State tight end Pat Freiermuth.

With Hunter Henry a pending free agent, the Bolts could be looking for his replacement if he signs with another team this offseason. Like Henry, Freiermuth is a versatile tight end to get the job done in the receiving and blocking department.

With their first selection of the third-round, the Chargers get an interior offensive lineman after finding their tackle of the future by drafting former Ohio State center Josh Myers.

With Dan Feeney set to be a free agent, the team could be looking to upgrade at the position. Myers is a seasoned run blocker who possesses good intelligence, athletic traits, and effort to block in space effectively, while possessing good strength to anchor down vs bigger rushers.

Los Angeles uses their compensatory selection at the end of the third-round to address another need, drafting former Kentucky cornerback Kelvin Joseph. Joseph is an aggressive and physical corner who thrives in press coverage with his height, length and ball skills.

Finally, with their fourth-round pick, L.A. takes former Oregon State outside linebacker Hamilcar Rashed Jr as a replacement to Melvin Ingram, who is currently a pending free agent.

Rashed’s pass-rush arsenal lacks variety, and his production is based more on effort and athleticism than technique. However, Rashed is only scratching the surface of his ability and shows the athleticism, coverage skills, competitive toughness, and physical traits to be a productive player in the NFL.

5 potential replacements for Chargers’ Melvin Ingram in 2021 NFL draft

The Los Angeles Chargers should be looking for more help off the edge this offseason.

Melvin Ingram will be one of the most sought out options this offseason. While Ingram has been a key piece of the defense and locker room for years now, his time in the blue and gold is up in the air.

If the Chargers choose to not re-sign Ingram, the team will be thin at edge rusher. There’s Joey Bosa and Uchenna Nwosu but not much else behind them.

With that being said, here are five prospects that Los Angeles should consider as replacements for Ingram in this year’s draft.

Quincy Roche, Miami

Roche eclipsed 11 quarterback pressures in three games for the Hurricanes in 2020. In total, he posted 27 pressures and 3.5 sacks. The year before that, he amassed 68 quarterback pressures, 19 tackles for loss and 13 sacks for Temple in 2019.

Roche, the 6-foot-2 and 243 pounder, is a slippery rusher with the initial burst, functional strength, and length to threaten the pocket on a regular basis and defend the run, projecting as a promising outside linebacker at the next level.

Jordan Smith, UAB

In his first season at UAB, Smith finished with 53 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, four forced fumbles, and one pass deflection. This past season in eight games, Smith amassed 22 tackles, nine for loss, 4.5 sacks, one pass deflection, and an interception.

Smith has the explosiveness, length and great agility to win around the edge and the ability to hold his own the run game. He needs to add some counter moves to be a more well-rounded player but with refinement, he could be a steal.

Hamilcar Rashed, Oregon State

Earning first-team All-American honors in 2019, Rashed burst onto the scene in 2019. That season he amassed 62 total tackles, 14.0 sacks, and 22.5 tackles for loss. Despite a lack of production in his senior season, his tools still translate to the next level.

His pass-rush arsenal lacks variety, and his production is based more on effort and athleticism than technique. However, Rashed is only scratching the surface of his ability and shows the athleticism, competitive toughness and physical traits to be a productive NFL pass rusher.

Ronnie Perkins, Oklahoma

Perkins had at least five sacks in every season and had a career-high 13.5 tackles for loss in 2019. He followed that up with arguably his best season in 2020.

In only six games, Perkins had 5.5 sacks and 10.5 tackles for losses en route to being named Pro Football Focus’ second-best edge defender.

Perkins is a naturally gifted pass rusher, with an excellent first step, a very good ability to get up the arc and out-leverage tackles and closing burst, while showing great competitive toughness and physicality.

He doesn’t have the ideal length and he must improve his use of hands at the next level, but he is a guy who could be posting double-digit sacks in the NFL.

Shaka Toney, Penn State

Toney led the Nittany Lions this past season with five sacks and his 7.5 tackles for loss were second. In his 47-game Penn State career, Toney finished with 20.5 sacks, which was eighth on the program’s all-time list, and had five games with two or more sacks.

Overall, Toney is a twitchy & athletic pass rusher, who has the ideal profile to play in space as a 3-4 OLB. His ability to string pass rushing moves together, while utilizing his excellent quickness, cornering/flexibility at the top of the arc and speed in space is invaluable.

Chargers upgrade offensive line, find Melvin Ingram’s replacement in latest Draft Wire mock

Draft Wire’s Luke Easterling released his latest three-round projections.

The Chargers will not only be looking to upgrade the offensive line this offseason. There are other things on the to-do list, such as preparing to find a successor to pending free agent Melvin Ingram.

Los Angeles accomplishes just that in Draft Wire’s Luke Easterling’s latest three-round mock draft, addressing the offensive line with their first two picks and taking an outside linebacker in Round 3.

With their first-round pick, L.A. goes with former Northwestern offensive tackle Rashawn Slater.

I’ve said time and time before that this should be a no-brainer if Slater is on the board. He might be moved inside, but he has the athletic skill set and overall technique to be a premiere blind-side protector in the NFL.

With their second-round pick, the Bolts stay along the offensive line, selecting former Oklahoma center Creed Humphrey.

With Dan Feeney set to be a free agent, the Chargers could be looking to upgrade at the center position. Humphrey isn’t the most athletic lineman, but toughness, intelligence, instincts and consistency in pass protection and the run-blocking department are starter quality.

Finally, with the team’s third-round pick, Los Angeles takes former Oregon State outside linebacker Hamilcar Rashed Jr.

His pass-rush arsenal lacks variety, and his production is based more on effort and athleticism than technique. However, Rashed is only scratching the surface of his ability and shows the athleticism, competitive toughness and physical traits to be a productive NFL pass rusher.

The Athletic’s Dane Brugler breaks down Chargers’ draft targets, sleepers

Find out some potential targets for the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2021 NFL draft.

With the 2020 regular season behind us, figuring out how the Chargers can build their roster this offseason to get back to their winning ways is the main priority.

A big part of the roster-building process is the NFL draft. I’ve been hard at work watching film and doing scouting reports on these prospects, which will eventually start rolling out soon.

To get ahead, I reached out to draft expert Dane Brugler of The Athletic to get his thoughts on what Los Angeles might do come April.

What’s the best-case scenario for the Chargers if they stay at No. 13?

Northwestern offensive tackle Rashawn Slater.

I’m focusing on four positions for the Chargers in this draft: offensive tackle, guard, defensive end and cornerback. Of those four, which is the deepest in this draft class and which is the weakest?

Tackle and edge defender look like the deepest of those four positions. Both positions extend into Day 2 and even Day 3. Cornerback is close, as well, making guard the weakest of those four, especially with Kentucky’s Darian Kinnard returning to school.

If the Chargers don’t select a pass rusher in the first two rounds, they could be looking for one in the middle of the draft. What are some possible options that could end up being double-digit sack guys down the road?

I don’t know about double-digit sacks guys, but Pitt’s Rashad Weaver is really intriguing, especially if he’s still around in the third round. Houston’s Payton Turner has a relentless motor. Notre Dame’s Daelin Hayes has yet to play his best football.

The same thing but for offensive tackles?

Northern Iowa’s Spencer Brown is very raw and I worry about the power, but he is still developing and could end up being a steal. Cincinnati’s James Hudson is a former defensive lineman with minimal experience, but he plays with outstanding balance, light feet and strong hands. And then Marshall’s Josh Ball, who is a Florida State transfer, is another interesting value. Wish he were better in the run game, but he has pass pro skills.

Who are some late-round cornerbacks that could contribute right away?

Arizona State’s Jack Jones comes with character flags, which is why he will still be available in the late rounds, but his toughness and athleticism are NFL-ready. California’s Cam Bynum doesn’t have NFL speed or twitch, but he is smart, tough, and doesn’t make mental mistakes, which could get him on the field early.

With the Senior Bowl coming up, who are some players to watch for Los Angeles?

Oklahoma State OT Teven Jenkins, Notre Dame OT Liam Eichenberg, Michigan CB Ambry Thomas and Oregon State EDGE Hamilcar Rashed. Four talented players in the top-3 round mix who could be fits for the Chargers.

8 Pac-Twelve prospects the Eagles should target in 2021 NFL Draft after the conference cancels season

8 Pac-Twelve prospects the Eagles should target in 2021 NFL Draft after the conference cancels season

Following the lead of the Big Ten Conference, Pac Twelve officials have also announced the cancellation of their 2021 football season.

With a star-packed class of prospects now free to decide if they’ll take their talents to the NFL, here are 11 Pac-12 prospects that the Eagles should do their due diligence on and target in the 2021 NFL Draft.

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1. AMON-RA ST. BROWN, WR, USC

Coming from a family of stud football players, St. Brown attended famed Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California.

A five-star recruit, St. Brown committed to the University of Southern California (USC) to play college football with former high school teammate JT Daniels.

The junior wide receiver started 12 of the 13 games last season, catching 77 passes for 1,042 yards and six touchdowns. He was expected to be one of the top wideouts in college football next season.

St. Brown is smooth in pretty much everything he does. He’s a crafty route-runner who’s also sneaky good after the catch. He broke 18 tackles last season.

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Giants select Ja’Marr Chase, Hamilcar Rashed in Draft Wire’s 2021 mock

The New York Giants select WR Ja’Marr Chase in Round 1 of Draft Wire’s 2021 mock before adding two defensive pieces in later rounds.

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NFL prognosticators are not giving the New York Giants a lot of love as the 2020 season approaches. Granted, they have a new coaching staff that has not gotten the benefit of a normal offseason plus they open their year with five games against five tough opponents: Pittsburgh, Chicago, San Francisco, the Rams and Dallas.

They also play the Cowboys again, Philadelphia twice, Tampa Bay, an improved Arizona team, Seattle, Cleveland and Baltimore. They could win six games, two more than they won in 2019.

Based on what Luke Easterling of Draft Wire is predicting in his latest 2021 mock draft, the Giants won’t win more than four games. He has them selecting third overall in next April’s draft.

Round 1, Pick 3: Ja’Marr Chase, wide receiver, LSU

Round 2, Pick 35: Hamilcar Rashed, EDGE, Oregon State

Round 3, Pick 67: Camryn Bynum, cornerback, Cal

Chase is likely the best wideout in the draft, and since the Giants didn’t take a wide receiver in this year’s draft, they will be looking to augment and upgrade the unit come 2021. He won’t last long in this draft.

Rashed will be on every major watchlist this coming college season. In 2019, the 6-foot-4, 236-pound redshirt senior led the nation with 22.5 tackles for a loss.

Bynum has started 38 consecutive games for the Golden Bears and is Cal’s active career leader in both pass breakups and passes defended which ranks fourth among active FBS and Pac-12 players.

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