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The Raiders surprised a draft prospect by telling him about his 37 parking tickets

How in the world do you not know about 37 tickets?

The NFL Combine is basically one big job interview for a bunch of prospective NFL prospects.

Do you know what comes with a job interview? Background checks. And in the NFL, with teams getting ready to pay their players millions of dollars to play football, they do their due diligence.

The results of all that research and investigation comes up in player interviews with teams. For Ross Blacklock, a defensive tackle coming out of TCU, he ended up learning that he has an extensive and somewhat alarming record of… parking tickets.

Blacklock built up a total of 37 (!!!) parking tickets during his time at TCU that he had absolutely no idea about.

Don’t worry, y’all. Everything is fine. Blacklock’s tickets were paid through a stipend he was getting from the school. He’s not in trouble or anything.

Two questions, man. I just want to know how. How does one accumulate 37 parking tickets? Like, dude, where are you parking? Just follow the signs, Ross. Sheesh.

Second, HOW DON’T YOU KNOW ABOUT THESE TICKETS? You’ve got to imagine that they put a slip on your car or something. They have to let you know in some way, shape or form that you have all these tickets.

Now, let’s get something straight here. Every single driver has tried to park illegally on more than one occasion. That’s just a fact of life. But THIRTY-SEVEN tickets? That’s a three and a seven? Combined?

At that point, y’all, just tow my car. I deserve it.

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Charlie Woerner praises Georgia football teammates at NFL Combine

Charlie Woerner, nephew of legendary Georgia Bulldogs safety Scott Woerner, is just happy to be here. “I definitely don’t feel like I have enough tape out there catching balls. So it’s definitely something to go out and prove that I can do.” The …

Charlie Woerner, nephew of legendary Georgia Bulldogs safety Scott Woerner, is just happy to be here.

“I definitely don’t feel like I have enough tape out there catching balls. So it’s definitely something to go out and prove that I can do.”

The tight end is one of ten former Dawgs invited to appear before NFL scouts prior to the league’s 2020 draft.

Answering media members at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Woerner spent a near majority of his public interview singing the praises of his fellow Bulldogs invited to the combine.

First mentioned was tailback D’Andre Swift:

“D’Andre is a great player. I think he’s going to do really well in the NFL. He had a really good three years at Georgia. I wish all the best for him.”

Next, offensive tackle Andrew Thomas:

“I saw Andrew grow a ton, man. When he came in as a freshman, I’d never seen a freshman more ready to play and help out a team.”

Thomas, projected by some as the top offensive tackle prospect in this year’s NFL Draft, received a glowing review from his former teammate.

“As a freshman and to his junior year, he grew a ton. He got stronger and he really understood the game more. It was fun to play with him, that’s for sure.”

Woerner continued:

“To put Andrew out there [as starting left tackle] as a freshman and for him to do what he did in three years at Georgia…we trusted Andrew.”

Woerner’s former collegiate quarterbacks and fellow combine invitees Jake Fromm and Jacob Eason, both of whom declared early for 2020’s NFL Draft, are right-handed. Referring to protecting a righty quarterback’s blindside, he noted that “left tackle is one of the most important positions on the offense.”

On Jake Fromm:

“Jake’s a competitor, man. He’s going to do whatever it takes to win a football game. He’s going to be one of the hardest working guys on the team for sure. He’s going to push everyone around him to be the best.”

Woerner will participate in drills at the NFL Combine on Thursday, February 27 alongside all invited tight ends, wide receivers and quarterbacks, including fellow Georgia alumni Jake Fromm and Lawrence Cager.

Former Georgia football QB Jake Fromm on why he declared early

It was a surprising decision to some, but one that made a good deal of sense for Fromm both from an outsider’s perspective and his own.

In his first appearance before media members at the NFL Scouting Combine, quarterback prospect Jake Fromm fielded questions regarding his decision to leave the University of Georgia and declare for the NFL Draft with a year of eligibility remaining.

It was a surprising decision to some of Dawg Nation, but ultimately one that made a good deal of sense for Fromm both from an outsider’s perspective and his own.

“That was a tough one for me. I’ve never prayed about any decision more than that decision.”

Though it was certainly his and only his decision to make, he didn’t reach his conclusion on his own. The projected draft pick out of Houston County spoke of the many people in his corner who provided him guidance along the way.

“I really spoke to friends, family, mentors, people who, I really respect their opinion. But it was in my heart to come here and do this, to want to be a professional. It was a dream of mine since I was a kid. Now I’m here trying to make dreams come true.”

When asked if the loss of several offensive coaching staff members affected his decision to forego his senior season in Athens, Fromm, cautiously and intelligently didn’t give too much away.

“I didn’t have every clue. There were some things that we kind of knew about and some things we didn’t, but that’s part of college football. Things are constantly kind of ‘merry-go-round.'”

Fromm will appear alongside a slew of other NFL-caliber gunslingers in drills and skills assessments on Thursday, February 27, along with tight ends and wide receivers. Appearing confident in his decision, he’s eager to get going.

2020 NFL Combine: Top 250 Prospects, Draft Projections

Ranking the top 250 2020 NFL Draft prospects invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

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Ranking the top 250 2020 NFL Draft prospects invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

2020 NFL Combine Top 250 Prospects

… before the combine.

Date: Thursday, February 27: TE, QB, WO
Friday, February 28: PK, ST, OL, RB
Saturday, February 29: DL, LB
Sunday, March 1: DB
Live Stream: fuboTV (click to watch for free)
Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
Network: NFL Network

From the college perspective. here are rankings of the top 250 prospects – there are more who’ll be in Indianapolis – at the 2020 NFL combine. The prospects are broken down by where we think they all belong talent-wise, and with where they probably should go. For a quick look at each player by position …

2020 NFL Combine Prospects: What To Look For 
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | OTs | OG & C
DEs | DTs | OLBs | ILBs | CBs | Safeties

The numbers in parentheses are the predicted draft round.

250. WR Binjimen Victor, Ohio State 6-4, 199 (Free Agent)

249. DT McTelvin Agim, Arkansas 6-3, 300 (7)

248. CB James Pierre, Florida Atlantic 6-2, 185 (Free Agent)

247. WR Austin Mack, 6-1, 215 Ohio State (Free Agent)

246. WR Juwan Johnson, Oregon 6-4, 231 (Free Agent)

245. CB Thakarius Keyes, Tulane 6-1, 200 (Free Agent)

244. DE Chauncey Rivers, Mississippi State 6-3, 275 (7)

243. TE Cheyenne (CJ) O’Grady, Arkansas 6-4, 256 (7)

242. ILB Chapelle Russell, Temple 6-1, 230 (Free Agent)

241. CB Javelin Guidry, Utah 5-9, 193 (Free Agent)

240. DE Derrek Tuszka, North Dakota State 6-5, 246 (6)

2020 NFL Combine Prospects: What To Look For 
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | OTs | OG & C
DEs | DTs | OLBs | ILBs | CBs | Safeties

239. CB Nevelle Clarke, UCF 6-1, 187 (7)

238. S Kamren Curl, Arkansas 6-2, 198 (Free Agent)

237. ILB Michael Divinity, LSU 6-2, 241 (OLB) (Free Agent)

236. DT Darrion Daniels, Nebraska 6-3, 325 (7)

235. QB James Morgan, FIU 6-4, 213 (Free Agent)

234. WR Joe Reed, Virginia 6-1, 215 (Free Agent)

233. S Tanner Muse, Clemson 6-2, 230 (Free Agent)

232. ILB Daniel Bituli, Tennessee 6-3, 252 (Free Agent)

231. DT Carlos Davis, Nebraska 6-2, 320 (Free Agent)

230. QB  Shea Patterson, Michigan 6-1, 202 (6)

229. S Jalen Elliott, Notre Dame 6-1, 205 (Free Agent)

228. CB John Reid, Penn State 5-10, 181 (Free Agent)

227. WR Dezmon Patmon, Washington State 6-4, 228 (Free Agent)

226. ILB Scoota Harris, Arkansas 6-0, 245 (Free Agent)

225. OG Cameron Clark, Charlotte 6-5, 294 (Free Agent)

NEXT: 2020 NFL Draft Seventh Round Talents

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2020 NFL Combine: Inside Linebacker Prospects, Invites, What To Watch For

Rankings and what to watch for out of all the inside linebacker prospects invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

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Rankings and what to watch for out of all the inside linebacker prospects invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

2020 NFL Combine: Inside Linebackers

Date: Saturday, February 29: DL, LB
Live Stream: fuboTV (click to watch for free)
Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
Network: NFL Network

From the college perspective. here are rankings and quick looks at all of the inside linebackers invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

Before getting into the top five breakdown, here’s a ranking of the best of the rest and what to look for.

2020 Pre-NFL Combine Inside Linebacker Best of the Rest Rankings

Number in parentheses is the projected round drafted before the NFL Combine.

23. Clay Johnston, Baylor 6-1, 232 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: A try-hard tackler who turned into more of an all-around playmaker last season, he doesn’t have NFL tools. However, he has to be just athletic enough to look like a special teamer who can potentially fill a role as an emergency option on the inside.

22. Chapelle Russell, Temple 6-1, 230 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: A very good, very tough, very steady producer over the last three seasons, he was a good college football player with decent potential as a late flier, but medical evaluations on a banged up knee after two  ACL tears will be an issue.

21. Michael Divinity, LSU 6-2, 241 (OLB) (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: He can play a variety of positions, and he’s got a decent combination of size and pass rushing skills, but he was just okay for the Tigers and missed most of last season. The interview process will be big, but he has to show off enough tools to be worth a draft pick.

20. Daniel Bituli, Tennessee 6-3, 252 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: A great hitter who’ll be a tough guy’s tough guy in practices, but he’s got to show some semblance of NFL athleticism. He’s got the size, and someone will love to take a chance, but he has to be able to move.

19. Scoota Harris, Arkansas 6-0, 245 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: Moving through the short drills will be his key. There’s no questioning his thump, an he’ll beat everyone up when he gets a chance, but he can’t be brutally slow.

18. Shaun Bradley, Temple 6-1, 230 (OLB) (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: Does he have a set spot, and does he have the NFL tools to find a job anywhere on a defense? He’s not quick enough for the outside, and he’s not enough of a thumper for the inside. He’ll make a squad on special teams, though.

17. Willie Gay, Mississippi State 6-2, 240 (OLB) (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: He’s big and can run, but he didn’t do a whole lot in the Miss State linebacking corps with 99 tackles in three years. However, he has all the tools. The interview will be the big part of the weekend after missing half of last year suspended.

16. Joe Bachie, Michigan State 6-2, 231 (6)
NFL Combine What Matters: Just how much are teams going to care about him getting nailed for PEDs? He’s a great player who’ll hit everything, but he has to workout well enough – he’s hardly a blazer – to overcome the concerns.

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15. David Woodward, Utah State 6-2, 235 (7)
NFL Combine What Matters: Here’s the problem – his injury concerns might be too much to overcome. He was ultra-productive, he’s just big enough to be fine, and he was a terrific all-around volume tackler for the Aggies. However, the medical evaluation is going to be a big, big concern after missing half of last year.

14. Francis Bernard, Utah 6-1, 230 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: A great all-around playmaker for a fantastic defensive front, he’s great at getting to the ball and he never quits on a play. Can he move, though? He needs to be smooth through the short drills – and quick, too.

13. Mykal Walker, Fresno State 6-3, 230 (OLB) (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: He’ll never be a big-time athlete who’ll fly all over the field, but he’s a good-sized tackler who’ll make a roster as a special teamer and will offer the versatility to play any linebacker position.

12. Cale Garrett, Missouri 6-3, 230 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: It really, really stinks that he got knocked out for the year with a pectoral injury. A hitting machine, he needs the medical evaluation to check out fine. He might not be the most athletic of NFL prospects, but he’s the type who finds his way on a team and turns into a sneaky-good starter.

11. Jordan Mack, Virginia 6-2, 230 (6)
NFL Combine What Matters: Everyone will want him on their team as a possible coach on the field. He’s one of the best and smartest leaders in the entire draft at any position, but he won’t do a thing in pass coverage and he’s missing the raw thump against the run. Someone will want him, and on the field in the workout, he needs to provide a reason why.

10. Markus Bailey, Purdue 6-1, 240 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: A great leader and a thumper, he’ll deliver against the run and he’s always moving – he never quits. However, he’s had major knee issues – the medical evaluation will mean everything.

9. Dante Olson, Montana 6-3, 240 (6)
NFL Combine What Matters: He’ll bring the right frame and size, and he’ll bring  the resumé with a whole lot of tackles and great tape. Can he run at all, though? He’s a one-gear guy – he’ll stop everything against the run, but that’s it – and it’s just fine.

8. Davion Taylor, Colorado 6-1, 225 (OLB) (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: He’s way too small, but he can really, really move. There will be others who’ll come up with more impressive workouts, but he’s going to fly around the drills. He needs a workout to be worth the mid-round flier.

7. Jacob Phillips, LSU 6-4, 233 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: A great volume tackler, he might not offer a whole lot of splash at the next level, but he’ll get on the field and work his way into a rotation. If he can show any flash, he’ll quickly move up.

6. Shaquille Quarterman, Miami 6-1, 241 (6)
NFL Combine What Matters: So what that he’s not all that fast and is only a run stopper – get him on your defense and just see if he doesn’t take it over. Just a little bit of movement will be enough to make someone want him – he’s the guy everyone would love to have, leadership-wise.

NEXT: Top Five Pre-NFL Combine Inside Linebackers

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2020 NFL Combine: Outside Linebacker Prospects, Invites, What To Watch For

Rankings and what to watch for out of all the outside linebacker prospects invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

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Rankings and what to watch for out of all the outside linebacker prospects invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

2020 NFL Combine: Outside Linebacker

Date: Saturday, February 29: Linebacker
Live Stream: fuboTV (click to watch for free)
Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
Network: NFL Network

From the college perspective. here are rankings and quick looks at all of the outside linebackers invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

Before getting into the top five breakdown, here’s a ranking of the best of the rest and what to look for.

2020 Pre-NFL Combine Outside Linebacker Best of the Rest Rankings

Number in parentheses is the projected round drafted before the NFL Combine.

18. Azur Kamara, Kansas 6-4, 235 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: A good-sized prospect with a decent pass rushing burst, he a true tweener who needs to show off the explosiveness, needed to be more than a special teams flier.

17. Tipa Galeai, Utah State 6-5, 235 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: There’s edge rushing potential after a five-sack season, but he’s not quick enough to be an outside linebacker and not big enough to hang on a line. He’s got the frame, though, and the playmaking resumé to get a look.

16. Khaleke Hudson, Michigan 5-11, 220 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: Way undersized, he’s a quick outside prospect who’ll have to make a roster on special teams. He’ll move and look like the pumped up defensive back that he is. He needs to look and workout like a possible pass rushing specialist.

15. Kamal Martin, Minnesota 6-3, 245 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: How smooth is he? He was hurt throughout the 2019 season with a knee problem, but he still made a whole lot of things happen when he was on the field. As is he wasn’t really all that smooth without the knee, but he can hit.

14. Michael Pinkney, Miami 6-1, 226 (ILB) (6)
NFL Combine What Matters: It stinks that he’s so undersized. He’s a fantastic baller of a linebacker who’ll hit, get nasty, and has the smarts of a veteran who played four years at a high level. He’s missing the tools, but someone will want to give him a shot if he can look quick at all in Indy.

13. Carter Coughlin, Minnesota 6-3, 234 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: The guy just made plays. He’s a true tweener without a position, he should run okay but he needs to rock in the shorter drills. He needs to be able to bulk up and still show a pass rushing burst.

12. Casey Toohill, Stanford 6-4, 247 (6)
NFL Combine What Matters: All that matters is his pass rushing ability. He’s not going to beat up anyone, but he looks the part and has the right frame, but he’s a tweener who’ll end up being a specialist if he sticks.

11. Justin Strnad, Wake Forest 6-3, 235 (ILB) (6)
NFL Combine What Matters: Hardly surprising for a Wake Forest player, he’s a very smart all-around player, but he has the speed and the flash, too. He doesn’t have an NFL linebacker frame, and everything has to be fine after suffering an arm injury this season, but he’s versatile enough to make an impact.

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10. Darrell Taylor, Tennessee 6-4, 255 (4)
NFL Combine What Matters: What is he? He’s not really a defensive end, and he’s not quite refined enough to be sure-thing pass rushing edge guy on the outside, but there’s SO much to like. He looks out of central casting with a sky-high ceiling as a mid-round prospect.

9. Cameron Brown, Penn State 6-5, 233 (4)
NFL Combine What Matters: Can he rock the combine? He’s got great on-field athleticism – he plays fast – and there’s a whole world of upside once he bulks up to around 240ish. A great edge rushing prospect, he can turn into a top 100 pick if he can rip it up.

8. Akeem Davis-Gaither, Appalachian State 6-2, 215 (3)
NFL Combine What Matters: Just find a spot for him. He’s built like a big safety, he can move, and he’s a big-time producer. He’ll never be a bulky run stuffer, but he might be a tweener in a good way – just get him out there in some role and let him get to the ball. However, he had better time well for his size.

7. Troy Dye, Oregon 6-4, 224 (3)
NFL Combine What Matters: He’s undersized, he’s too thin for a big-time linebacker, and he’ll get steamrolled over by any NFL blocker, but he’s the type of player you want leading your D. He’s a guided-missile who’s always around the ball and in the backfield. In Indy, he has to give scouts who love him a reason to be a must-have.

6. Logan Wilson, Wyoming 6-2, 241 (ILB) (4)
NFL Combine What Matters: One of the best pure tacklers in the draft, now he has to find a real role. His versatility is a major plus, but is his a sideline-to-sideline guy on the inside, or a dangerous pass rusher who can hold his own against the run on the outside? No matter what, he might lead a team in tackles right away.

NEXT: Top Five Pre-NFL Combine Outside Linebackers

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2020 NFL Combine: Wide Receiver Prospects, Invites, What To Watch For

Rankings and what to watch for out of all the Wide Receiver prospects invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

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Rankings and what to watch for out of all the Wide Receiver prospects invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

2020 NFL Combine: Wide Receiver

Date: Thursday, February 27: Wide Receivers
Live Stream: fuboTV (click to watch for free)
Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
Network: NFL Network

From the college perspective. here are rankings and quick looks at all of the wide receivers invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

Before getting into the top five breakdown, here’s a ranking of the best of the rest and what to look for.

2020 Pre-NFL Combine Wide Receiver Best of the Rest Rankings

Number in parentheses is the projected round drafted before the NFL Combine.

50. KJ Osborn, Miami 6-0, 206 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: Does he have the raw tools? He’s not a deep threat at the next level, and he’s more of a reliable inside target than a thriller. He’ll likely have to stick on a roster as a special teamer.

49. Chris Finke, Notre Dame 5-10, 184 (Free Agent) 
NFL Combine What Matters: Can he make it as a punt returner? He’s a smallish, shifty receiver who can find his way open, but he’ll need to latch on as a special teamer. His quickness will be everything in his workout.

48. Cody White, Michigan State 6-3, 215 (Free Agent) 
NFL Combine What Matters: The looks are there with a great size and perfect NFL look, but he’s just not fast enough – at least, he doesn’t appear to be – to grow into an NFL playmaker. That can all change with one fantastic 40 time.

47. Jeff Thomas, Miami 5-10, 174 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: He’s really fast, and he’s got the upside to be a good value late deep threat pick, but he’s inconsistent and he wasn’t nearly productive enough. With him, the interview process will mean everything, considering question marks stemming from a suspension.

46. Kendrick Rogers, Texas A&M 6-4, 204 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: While he’s got the size and he has a whole lot of playmaking upside, but he just never put it all together. He’ll time and test well enough to make scouts look harder at the tape, but he needs to play up to his size.

45. Darnell Mooney, Tulane 5-11, 175 (Free Agent) 
NFL Combine What Matters: While he’s not a volume catcher at the next level, he’s a deep threat who could latch on as a No. 4 outside target. There’s no physical aspect to his game – he’s all about the speed and quickness.

44. Darrell Stewart, Michigan State 6-2, 216 (6)
NFL Combine What Matters: A sturdy, dependable receiver with good size and a physical style that some will love, he’s not going to blow the doors off the combine, but he’s athletic enough to deserve a long look.

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43. Binjimen Victor, Ohio State 6-4, 199 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: Get ready for him to generate a buzz. He’s got all the athleticism everyone wants, all the size, and the great catching radius, but he wasn’t productive enough. He needs to look like a guy worth developing.

42. Austin Mack, 6-1, 215 Ohio State (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: Never really healthy, he wasn’t as productive as he should’ve been. However, he could be a free agent steal with the NFL look and tools needed to be worth developing.

41. Juwan Johnson, Oregon 6-4, 231 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: The Penn State transfer has terrific size and is more than physical enough, but he’s always been banged up and he’s never quite been able to bust out on a consistent basis. He might make a roster as a tweener who could be used as a second receiving tight end.

40. Joe Reed, Virginia 6-1, 215 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: A tough reliable short-range receiver, his NFL future will likely start out as a kick returner. He needs to dominate in the quickness drills and potentially be something of a downhill target.

39. Dezmon Patmon, Washington State 6-4, 228 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: Is there any NFL quickness or speed to his game? He was a fine route-runner in the Wazzu offense, and he’s reliable when he has to battle for the ball, but he might just be a good short-range target prospect.

38. Tyrie Cleveland, Florida 6-2, 205 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: He’s got the size and the tools, but he didn’t produce nearly enough as he needed to with the Gators – catching just 25 passes for 351 yards and a score last year. He’ll look great, but something has to be otherworldly about the workout to get drafted.

37. Tony Brown, Colorado 6-1, 195 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: A nice route-runner who isn’t going to blow the doors off a defense, he’s a shifty player who might stick as a No. 3 midrange target. He has to show a draftable tool and not be just another guy.

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36. Aaron Parker, Rhode Island 6-3, 208 (6)
NFL Combine What Matters: He needs to show off just enough to get drafted late as an interesting flier. A very, very good, big-guy target at the lower level, there could be something to get excited about after a little polish. A big 40 would be a game-changer.

35. John Hightower, Boise State 6-2, 172 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: A productive deep threat who can be used as a kick returner, he’s only a speed receiver at the next level. If it’s possible to show any toughness and strength, that would be a huge help.

34. Freddie Swain, Florida 6-0, 199 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: The NFL abilities are all there to get someone excited as a returner or a No. 3 target. He didn’t produce at a high level for the Gators, but he came up with seven touchdowns on his 38 catches and he’s got the next-level upside to find a job.

33. Malcolm Perry, Navy 5-9, 190 (RB) (7)
NFL Combine What Matters: He might get drafted just because someone will want to take a flier on the ultra-quick Navy guy, but he has to learn how to be a wide receiver. Give him a little while to figure it out, and there’s tremendous upside considering his open-field speed and quarterback mentality. Remember, Julian Edelman was a college quarterback, too.

32. Trishton Jackson, Syracuse 6-1, 191 (6)
NFL Combine What Matters: He’s going to fly. He might not be the best all-around receiver, and he’s not going to be anything but a one-trick deep threat at the next level, but if he goes 4.4 or better and looks smooth, he could earn a draft slot.

31. Quez Watkins, Southern Miss 6-2, 190 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: The productivity was there, and he was a difference-maker when he got his shot to rise up, but does he have the quickness and next-level speed, or is he just a guy? He needs to look smooth.

30. Lawrence Cager, Georgia 6-5, 220 (Free Agent) 
NFL Combine What Matters: How much upside is there? He’s really big, he looks the part, and he can move, but his time in Indy is about the medical evaluation after having surgery on his ankle.

29. Marquez Callaway, Tennessee 6-2, 204 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: 40, 40, 40. He’s never going to be anyone’s No. 1 receiver, and he’s never going to be an NFL volume catcher, but he can hit the home run. If he’s not REALLY fast, he’s a flier of a return guy and No. 4 outside target.

28. Quartney Davis, Texas A&M 6-1, 200 (6)
NFL Combine What Matters: He didn’t do enough with the Aggies to be a must-have draft pick as anything more than a flier, but he’s got decent size and he’s versatile enough to play just about anywhere.

27. James Proche, SMU 5-11, 193 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: Try to blow off that he doesn’t necessarily have the NFL tools to be anything special. He’s a good football player who’ll catch everything, but can he stand out at all in the drills? He’ll be the guy in camp who becomes a brutally tough cut if he doesn’t standout on special teams.

26. Kalija Lipscomb, Vanderbilt 6-0, 201 (5) 
NFL Combine What Matters: His production dropped as the Vandy offense went into the tank, but he’s a sound, reliable receiver with excellent quickness. He has to show off the deep speed that wasn’t there at times in college, and he might not be physical enough for some teams.

NEXT: Top 25 Wide Receiver Prospects Before the 2020 NFL Combine

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2020 NFL Combine: Offensive Guard, Center Prospects, Invites, What To Watch For

Rankings and what to watch for out of all the offensive guard, center prospects invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

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Rankings and what to watch for out of all the offensive guard, center prospects invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

2020 NFL Combine: Offensive Guard, Center

Date: Friday, February 28: Offensive Guards, Centers
Live Stream: fuboTV (click to watch for free)
Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
Network: NFL Network

From the college perspective. here are rankings and quick looks at all of the offensive guards and centers invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

Before getting into the top five breakdown, here’s a ranking of the best of the rest and what to look for.

2020 Pre-NFL Combine Offensive Guard, Center Best of the Rest Rankings

Number in parentheses is the projected round drafted before the NFL Combine.

28. Andy Pinter, Ball State 6-4, 300 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: A good all-around blocker who can move a little bit, he’s not a tackle at the next level, and he’s not bulky enough or physical enough for the inside. He has to show something amazing athletically to look draftable.

27. Cordel Iwuagwu, TCU 6-3, 311 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: Too smallish to be a regular power blocker on the inside, he’s got the fight and he’s productive, but he has to come out with a few NFL tools to be more than a flier.

26. Simon Stepaniak, Indiana 6-4, 321 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: A tough guy blocker for the run, he’s a brick wall with ridiculous strength. He doesn’t have the feet – he can’t be lumbering in the drills.

25. Cameron Clark, Charlotte 6-5, 294 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: There’s a whole lot to his game to like, but he’s not bulky enough. He’s not a tackle at the next level, and he’s not going to be a punishing guard. There’s a show his workout is good enough to earn a longer look as a must-have versatile free agent.

24. Tremayne Anchrum, Clemson 6-2, 310 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: He’s just not big enough. He might have been an ultra-productive tackle at the highest of college levels, and something has to stand out about his workout to get everyone over his lack of bulk.

23. Mike Onwenu, Michigan 6-3, 350 (6)
NFL Combine What Matters: Way big and way bulky, good luck getting around him. Can he move at all? The length might not be there, but he’s a tough, strong hitter who can crank up his stock by looking solid in the quickness drills.

22. John Molchon, Boise State 6-5, 318 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: A good blocker without a set position, he’s a tweener who could see time anywhere on a line, but needs to work inside without the pop to be a top guard. If he can show power, this would be it.

21. Cohl Cabral, Arizona State 6-5, 304 (C/OT) (6)
NFL Combine What Matters: A true center with the blocking ability to be a starter for a long, long time. He’s ready to lead an NFL line right away, but if he can show off good feet, he could be thought of as a versatile backup at tackle, too.

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20. Trystan Colon-Castillo, Missouri 6-4, 315 (C/OG) (6)
NFL Combine What Matters: He has the size and versatility to play anywhere on the inside, but he doesn’t have the length NFL teams will want. He has to look and be a bit stronger and more powerful, if possible.

19. Logan Stenberg, Kentucky 6-6, 317 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: There’s a whole lot not to like. He might not look like a bulky guard, and he’s not going to come up with great times, but he’s a baller who was outstanding for the UK line over the last few years. The short drills will mean everything.

18. Jack Driscoll, Auburn 6-5, 296 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: Good luck figuring this one out. He doesn’t have NFL size, and he’ll never flatten anyone, but he can move, and he can produce. He’ll be easy to pass up because of his lack of bulk, but someone will love his upside as an option for either guard spot.

17. Hakeem Adeniji, Kansas 6-4, 302 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: A tackle-sized blocker who’ll end up working on the inside, he doesn’t have the size of an NFL guard. Someone will want him as a jack-of-all-trades, but he has to look like a possible next-level starter.

16. Jake Hanson, Oregon 6-5, 297 (C/OG) (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: One of the meanest – in a good way – blockers in the draft, he’s the leader everyone will want. Now he has to show off the NFL ability and quickness to get past the lack of raw bulk.

15. Matt Hennessy, Temple 6-4, 302 (C/OG) (4)
NFL Combine What Matters: Can he move well enough to get scouts past his lack of bulk and size? He’s a smart, quick, veteran blocker who knows how to handle a line, but can he add any more pop to his frame?

14. Darryl Williams, Mississippi State 6-3, 310 (C/OG) (4)
NFL Combine What Matters: He’s not big enough, but he was a high-end SEC blocker with the versatility to work in a variety of ways in the middle of a line. He’s got a nice enough mix of skills to get drafted, but he has to look like the most athletic center.

13. Calvin Throckmorton, Oregon 6-5, 309 (4)
NFL Combine What Matters: Draft him and he’ll find a starting home somewhere. Talented enough to play any position, he might be a true tweener without a true spot, and he doesn’t have one NFL tool in the box, but he’s a fantastic football player. Something has to stand out, though.

12. Jonah Jackson, Ohio State 6-4, 310 (C/OG) (4)
NFL Combine What Matters: Able to play anywhere in the interior, he can move well and he’ll fit for the faster-paced teams that like to wing the ball all over the place. If it’s possible to show pure power in this workout, he has to do it.

11. Shane Lemieux, Oregon 6-4, 316 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: He looks the part of a big, tough guard who’ll bring his pop on every snap, can he move at all? There’s a whole lot to not like about his style and his game, but he’ll take over a line and make it his.

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10. Nick Harris, Washington 6-1, 293 (C) (3)
NFL Combine What Matters: Opinions on him will be all across the board. On production, toughness and skills, he’s it. He’s a special center who can move as well as any middle man in the draft. But he just doesn’t have the size, and there’s no way to fix that.

9. Keith Ismael, San Diego State 6-3, 300 (C/OG) (4)
NFL Combine What Matters: He’s one of those guys who’ll drop a bit because he’s not the right size and he doesn’t have a set spot, and then he mans the pivot of a line for a decade. Is his shoulder okay after having it fixed up?

8. Netane Muti, Fresno State 6-3, 307 (4)
NFL Combine What Matters: One of the best pure guards in the draft in pure talent and ability, he’s a strong, feisty blocker who someone will love to have as a good-value pick. So what’s the issue? He’s been way too banged up. The medical evaluation will be everything.

7. Solomon Kindley, Georgia 6-4, 335 (4)
NFL Combine What Matters: Here’s the bulk that’s so sorely missing. He’s got an NFL mindset who’ll destroy his many, and he has the size to be a dominant force. Just a wee bit of athleticism will make him a possible top 100 pick.

6. Cesar Ruiz, Michigan 6-4, 319 (C/OG) (3)
NFL Combine What Matters: The size is there to go along with the versatility. Watch out – everyone in Indy will love him. He’s going to have the athleticism to go along with the bulk, and he has a shot to win the combine and move up.

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2020 NFL Combine: Offensive Tackle Prospects, Invites, What To Watch For

Rankings and what to watch for out of all the offensive tackle prospects invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

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Rankings and what to watch for out of all the offensive tackle prospects invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

2020 NFL Combine: Offensive Tackle

Date: Friday, February 28: PK, ST, OL, RB
Live Stream: fuboTV (click to watch for free)
Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
Network: NFL Network

From the college perspective. here are rankings and quick looks at all of the offensive tackles invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

Before getting into the top five breakdown, here’s a ranking of the best of the rest and what to look for.

2020 Pre-NFL Combine Offensive Tackle Best of the Rest Rankings

Number in parentheses is the projected round drafted before the NFL Combine.

24. Jon Runyan, Michigan 6-5, 312 (OG) (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: A high-end Big Ten left tackle, he knows how to play and knows how to handle himself, but he can’t move at the next level and doesn’t have a set NFL starting position considering he’s not necessarily a guard.

23. Kyle Murphy, Rhode Island 6-4, 302 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: There’s left tackle potential as a flier in a camp. Now he has to show off the raw athleticism and the potential to add a few more pounds of good weight to compete.

22. Colton McKivitz, West Virginia 6-6, 304 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: How much can he overcome the lack of raw NFL tools? He’s a good, veteran blocker who needs to show off something strong athletically – or at least not look stiff.

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21. Terence Steele, Texas Tech 6-6, 310 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: It’s going to be all about versatility with him. He’s a tackle and he has the right size, but can he move at an NFL level, and could he generate enough power to be kicked inside?

20. Justin Herron, Wake Forest 6-5, 290 (6)
NFL Combine What Matters: The size and bulk just isn’t there, but he can move. He has to rip up the short drills to be seen as a swing backup tackle for a good passing attack.

19. Matt Peart, UConn 6-5, 310 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: He has good size and decent quickness, but he has to show off the strength and power needed to be an NFL run blocker. He can’t be considered a finesse blocker.

18. Saahdiq Charles, LSU 6-4, 295 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: Can he overcome the lack of bulk with a ridiculous workout? Teams will be looking for reasons to like him, but he’s going to look smallish compared to the rest of the pack.

17. Alex Taylor, South Carolina State 6-9, 310 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: Everyone will want to take the chance on him in the middle of the draft. The lower-level competition will always be the concern, and he needs to blast away like an NFL blocker, but guys this big who can move like he can are rare.

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16. Yasir Durant, Missouri 6-7, 330 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: Can he move? Everyone will love his ability to blast away, and someone might want to think of him as a massive guard, but if his feet are okay among the other tackles in Indy, his stock will soar.

15. Tyre Phillips, Mississippi State 6-5, 345 (OG) (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: An interesting prospect, he can can play left tackle but he’s built like a killer of a guard. How does he look and move in the short drills? Can he move like an NFL tackle?

14. Robert Hunt, Louisiana 6-5, 322 (OG) (3)
NFL Combine What Matters: There’s a whole lot of upside and potential somewhere on someone’s line. He’ll move as well as anyone, but he’ll need a whole lot of work to be thought of as an NFL left tackle. The tools will be there.

13. Charlie Heck, North Carolina 6-8, 315 (4)
NFL Combine What Matters: He’s going to be a polarizing prospect. The size and length are impressive, and he can move, but he looks like a just okay NFL blocker. Someone will love his potential and athleticism, but he’s likely a fantastic backup.

12. Ben Bartch, St. John’s (MN) 6-6, 308 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: Can he bulk up any more or is he already maxed out? He’s already pumped up, but he’s a ridiculous athlete who might run the best 40 among all the O line prospects. He’s a developmental flier, but  there’s stuff to work with.

11. Trey Adams, Washington 6-8, 314 (2)
NFL Combine What Matters: Medicals, medicals, medicals. Before suffering a slew of injuries, he had the size and the upside to be seen as a possible top 20 overall pick, but he’s got too much wear and tear.

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10. Ezra Cleveland, Boise State 6-6, 310 (3)
NFL Combine What Matters: He’s not a guard, and he’s not going to destroy anyone in an NFL power running game, he’s going to look, move and run like a next-level tackle who can step in right away.

9. Lucas Niang, TCU 6-7, 328 (2)
NFL Combine What Matters: Can he really move as well as expected for a guy his size? He doesn’t really look like an NFL tackle, but he has no problem in all phases, can play, and could be a leader of a line. A good workout puts him in the top 50.

8. Prince Tega Wanogho, Auburn 6-5, 307 (2)
NFL Combine What Matters: What’s up with the knee concern that flagged him at the Senior Bowl? He’s not massive, but he can move as well as any tackle in the draft, but he’ll need just a wee bit of developing. If he’s healthy, teams will love him as a good value pick after the top 50.

7. Isaiah Wilson, Georgia 6-7, 340 (2)
NFL Combine What Matters: He has to be able to move well. He’s so big, so talented, and so good as just a football player, but can he show off enough raw movement to become a strong NFL starter?

6. Joshua Jones, Houston 6-5, 310 (1)
NFL Combine What Matters: Can he workout well enough and be strong enough to become a top 20 pick? It’s a good draft for tackles, and Jones might not be quite as strong a prospect as the top guys, but that’s what the combine is for. He can go from being a fringe first rounder to a must-have guy to build around.

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2020 NFL Combine: Safety Prospects, Invites, What To Watch For

Rankings and what to watch for out of all the safety prospects invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

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Rankings and what to watch for out of all the safety prospects invited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

2020 NFL Combine: Safety

Date: Sunday, March 1: Safeties
Live Stream: fuboTV (click to watch for free)
Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
Network: NFL Network

From the college perspective. here are rankings and quick looks at all of the safetiesinvited to the 2020 NFL Combine.

Before getting into the top five breakdown, here’s a ranking of the best of the rest and what to look for.

2020 Pre-NFL Combine Safety Best of the Rest Rankings

Number in parentheses is the projected round drafted before the NFL Combine.

27. L’Jarius Sneed, Louisiana Tech 6-1, 193 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: The team’s second-leading tackler was a big producer with great ball skills over the last two years, he has to turn into a safety. He’s a corner trying to be a safety.

26. Daniel Thomas, Auburn 5-11, 209 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: Are the ball skills there? He produced as a part of the puzzle for four years and turned into a whale of a tackler over the last two years, but he did next to nothing when the ball was in the air. Can that be worked on?

25. Chris Miller, Baylor 6-0, 191 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: Undersized, he was good at bringing the pop when needed for the Bears, but he didn’t do nearly enough when the ball was in the air last year. Something about his workout has to make him more than a special teamer.

24. Jaylinn Hawkins, Cal 6-2, 210 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: The short drills have to rock. The size, length, and college prediction are all there, but he has to show he can cut on a dime at an NFL level.

23. Rodney Clemons, SMU 6-0, 205 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: A high-volume tackler who made a whole lot of plays when the ball was in the air with four picks last year. He doesn’t have a big frame and needs to show off the wheels to make up for it – he’s a safety tweener.

22. Geno Smith, Iowa 5-10, 210 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: A really nice piece-of-the-puzzle safety, he might be undersized, but a good workout makes him draftable as a good flier who really might make it as more than a special teamer.

21. Kamren Curl, Arkansas 6-2, 198 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: Tall, productive, and versatile enough to be used as a corner, he’s missing a true NFL trait. He’s not a corner at the next level, and he’s not a big enough hitter to thrive at safety.

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20. Tanner Muse, Clemson 6-2, 230 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: He’s not an NFL linebacker, even though he’s built like one. He’s not an NFL safety, even though he’s good when the ball is in the air. He’s a terrific football player who’ll be a tough cut – but he has to find a role.

19. Jalen Elliott, Notre Dame 6-1, 205 (Free Agent)
NFL Combine What Matters: Can he be more than a flier? Teams will love him as a possible core special teamer, but he has to run and move like a draftable defensive back, too.

18. Josh Metellus, Michigan 5-11, 210 (6)
NFL Combine What Matters: All run D, questionable wheels. He might be a high-riser in the process with a few good times in the drills. He’s what teams want in run support, but he has to prove he can be an NFL coverman.

17. Brian Cole, Mississippi State 6-2, 205 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: He doesn’t have a set job. He’s a tough guy who could work as an undersized linebacker, but his coverage skills are just okay. He needs to look like more than core special teamer.

16. Alohi Gilman, Notre Dame 5-11, 202 (6)
NFL Combine What Matters: The Navy transfer to Notre Dame isn’t going to lack for effort. He’ll hit and he’ll make himself into an NFL player in some way, but he has to put up some good times to be more than a good special teams option.

15. Shyheim Carter, Alabama 6-0, 191 (6)
NFL Combine What Matters: A good-sized all-around playmaker for the Crimson Tide, he’s good when the ball is in the air – one pick last year with seven broken up passes – and he’ll hit, but he needs to show off the quickness in the short drills.

14. Jordan Fuller, Ohio State 6-2, 205 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: Where is he going to play? He’s going to look like the right type of NFL safety size-wise, and he’s a good hitter, but he has to run well and look like he can handle himself against the decent next-level wide receivers.

 

13. K’Von Wallace, Clemson 5-11, 199 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: Considering he’s a force when he gets to bring the thump, but can he cover anyone? There isn’t a set role for him at the next level, but if he runs and moves well, someone will like all there is to work with.

12. Antoine Brooks, Maryland 5-11, 215 (5)
NFL Combine What Matters: Just find a spot for him. He’s a smart all-around player who should be a nice value pick, but he has to find a role somewhere. He’s not a prototypical NFL safety.

11. Brandon Jones, Texas 6-0, 205 (4)
NFL Combine What Matters: He needs to crush the 40 – or at least not be lumbering. He’ll never shy away from popping someone, and coaches will love his effort, but does he have the raw speed?

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10. JR Reed, Georgia 6-1, 194 (4)
NFL Combine What Matters: Built like a corner, he’s a nice all-around defensive back who can tackle in the open field and make enough plays to find a job as a good free safety, but don’t expect any thump at the next level. If possible, he has to look physical.

9. Julian Blackmon, Utah 6-1, 204 (4)
NFL Combine What Matters: An interesting tweener, he’s a big corner who’s just growing into the safety job. He’s got the size and the skills, but how healthy is the knee he hurt late in the season, and how much work does he need to be a top starting NFL safety?

8. Jeremy Chinn, Southern Illinois 6-3, 219 (3) 
NFL Combine What Matters: Size, size, size. He was a terrific tackler a the FCS level with the speed and potential to become a great mid-round prospect to develop. He might need seasoning, but one great workout with his size will push him into the fourth round or better.

7. Terrell Burgess, Utah 5-11, 192 (4)
NFL Combine What Matters: Can he work his way into the second round? He’s not huge, but he’ll tackle, he’ll move, and he’ll have a high ceiling. However, he needs a little bit of work and technique refining.

6. Kyle Dugger, Lenoir-Rhyne, 6-1, 220 (2)
NFL Combine What Matters: Blow … it … up. Talk all you want about playing at the lower-level – and everyone will – but a guy with this size and this speed and this sort of movement needs to get a much longer look. There’s no way to measure whether or not he can make the massive leap in competition, but it’s his job to look like he will.

NEXT: Top 5 Safety Prospects Before the 2020 NFL Combine

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