2023 NFL draft: Seahawks to meet with Florida State S Jammie Robinson

The Seahawks are doing their research on every position ahead of the 2023 NFl draft, even those ones where they might not seemingly have a need.

The Seahawks are doing their research on every position ahead of the 2023 NFl draft, even those ones where they might not seemingly have a need. For example, even though they already have Charles Cross and Abe Lucas bookending their offensive line, they will be hosting Ohio State OT Dawand Jones for an official top 30 visit.

Safety is another spot where they’re already covered with Jamal Adams and Quandre Diggs starting and Ryan Neal likely returning to back them up. Seattle is still evaluating some safeties in this class, though. They met with Boise State’s JL Skinner at the combine and according to Ryan Fowler at the Draft Network, they’ve scheduled a top-30 visit with Florida State’s Jammie Robinson.

Robinson (5-foot-11, 191 pounds) didn’t test great at the combine, posting a 57 athleticism score and ranking No. 16 among safeties.

However, on the field he’s shown a knack for impacting the game in several different ways. After transferring from South Carolina, Robinson appeared in 25 games for the Seminoles over the last two seasons. During that time he posted five interceptions, eight pass breakups, 12 tackles for a loss and two forced fumbles. Here are the highlights.

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Robinson is currently projected to be a third-round pick.

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2023 NFL draft: Consensus big board top 10 safety rankings

Here are the top 10 safeties in this class, according to the consensus big board.

The Seattle Seahawks may be the most loaded team in the league at the safety position, even with Jamal Adams stuck on the sidelines half the time. In Quandre Diggs they have their best ballhawk since Earl Thomas and with Ryan Neal (an RFA) they have a superb No. 3 option at this spot. Odds are Seattle won’t draft a safety this year, but we can never rule it out, especially since they met with one of the top-ranked safeties in the 2023 NFL draft at the combine this past weekend.

Here are the top 10 safeties in this class, according to the consensus big board.

Vikings updates from DB media availability at NFL Scouting Combine

THe defensive backs had some interesting things to say during media availability

The Minnesota Vikings are currently at the NFL Scouting Combine looking to find the next future stars to wear the purple and gold.

Throughout the course of the week, teams will be allowed to interview players to help them make their choices easier when it comes time for the NFL draft in April. In essence, it’s one more piece of the puzzle.

On Wednesday, the media was able to interview the linebackers and defensive linemen, as they will be working out on Thursday afternoon.

On Thursday, it was the defensive backs turn to speak to the media.

Browns Draft: Safety target JL Skinner tears pectoral training for combine

A tough break for an intriguing player.

Boise State safety and Cleveland Browns 2023 NFL Draft prospect JL Skinner caught a tough break tearing his pectoral muscle before the NFL Combine. Skinner was a raw prospect that needs refinement but has a lot of fun tools to work with and turn into a good player. This will undoubtedly affect his draft stock as he will likely miss a large portion of the season if he plays at all.

Last season Michigan’s David Ojabo fell out of the first round after tearing his Achilles but didn’t fall too far. A tough break for an intriguing prospect that released a statement that he would be back better than ever.

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Boise State S JL Skinner suffers torn pectoral during predraft training

Boise State safety JL Skinner will have surgery next week, but will still attend the NFL Scouting Combine for interviews with teams

One of the top safety prospects in the 2023 NFL draft class will be starting his transition to the next level by rehabbing a new injury.

Boise State’s JL Skinner suffered a torn pectoral muscle during his predraft training, and will have surgery next week. Skinner will obviously miss the on-field drills at this year’s NFL Scouting Combine, but will still be in attendance for interviews with NFL teams.

The news was first reported by NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, then confirmed on social media by Skinner himself.

It remains to be seen when Skinner will be back to full strength and ready to return to the field, but his film shows a high-upside player who could make a big impact at the next level whenever he’s fully healed.

Podcast: Talking Browns prospects at the Senior Bowl with Jeff Risdon

The draft talk continues to heat up with the main event is less than three months away.

The 2023 NFL Draft process continues as the Senior Bowl in Mobile has come to a close. The Cleveland Browns got a look at plenty of talent on display this past week and I am joined by the great Jeff Risdon to break it all down. We talk about some of my favorite prospects for the Browns as well as surprises and disappointments from the week in Alabama.

Jeff shares his first-hand incite from being at the event as well as some of my takeaways from watching the practice tape. You can listen to the show here for the audio version or watch here to see the video on YouTube.

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Browns bolster their putrid front seven in this 2023 NFL Mock Draft

A front seven makeover for Jim Schwartz

The Cleveland Browns are handing over the defensive reigns to new defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz hoping to turn around that unit. The Browns’ current roster aligns well with what he asks his defensive backs to do. But if the team wants a total defensive turnaround the defensive line and front seven need improvement.

This draft has plenty of options and fun prospects along the defensive line and is a much better defensive tackle class than last year’s. The Browns will likely attack the interior defensive line in free agency by adding some young pieces through the draft.

Now for this week’s seven-round Browns mock draft.

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7 defensive back prospects for the Eagles to watch at 2023 Senior Bowl

We’re looking at seven defensive backs for the Philadelphia Eagles to watch in the 2023 Reese’s Senior Bowl on Saturday in Mobile #TheDraftStartsInMobile

The NFL draft starts in Mobile, and even with the Eagles preparing to face the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII, all eyes this week will be on Alabama, for the 2023 Reese’s Senior Bowl.

Philadelphia has one of the NFL’s top secondary, but James Bradbery and Gardner-Johnson are free agents, while Darius Slay has one or two elite seasons left.

With 18+ Eagles set to hit unrestricted free agency, Howie Roseman could look to upgrade the secondary via the NFL Draft.

With kickoff from Mobile just 24 hours away, here are seven defensive backs to watch at the Senior Bowl on Saturday.

Senior Bowl notebook: Day 1 observations and first impressions

Here are a few of the takeaways from the first day of practices of the American and National teams

The weather could not have been nicer for Tuesday’s Senior Bowl practice sessions here in Mobile, Alabama. It was a picture-perfect day to fire up the practices for the 2023 edition of the prestigious all-star game and unofficial NFL draft mecca.

My focus on the first day was on the periphery of the formation, the offensive skill position players and the secondary and linebackers on defense.

Here are a few of the takeaways from the practices of the American and National teams out at the University of South Alabama stadium.

2023 Senior Bowl Preview: Safeties

We finish our Senior Bowl preview series with the safeties

One of the most important events on the National Football League calendar is the Senior Bowl. Held the week after the conference championship games, it is the true beginning of the NFL draft cycle.

Not only do scouts and analysts like us get to see over 100 draft prospects in one place competing against each other, but it’s also an opportunity for analysts and personnel alike to get together and have discussions about a number of topics.

As we look forward to this year’s Senior Bowl, both managing editor Tyler Forness and columnist Matt Anderson will be there in person to break everything down.

We will be breaking down each position group and what to look for throughout the week. Here is the edge rusher position.

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