Tag: Relative Athletic Scores

Watch: Auburn CB D.J. James gets the call from the Seahawks

Watch Auburn cornerback D.J. James get the call from the Seahawks.

Some of the best content you’ll see every year is that of NFL draft prospects getting the call from the teams that pick them, fulfilling a life-long dream.

Watch Auburn cornerback D.J. James get the call from the Seahawks.

James (6-foot-1, 185 pounds) may be the most polarizing pick that Seattle made this year.

While James’ college production was strong (five interceptions, 24 pass breakups, 108 tackles) and his PFF grades superb (his 88.9 coverage grade in 2023 ranked 10th in the nation at his position), there are some concerns about this particular pick.

For one thing, the Seahawks had already used a pick on another cornerback the previous round, taking James’ teammate Nehemiah Pritchett with the first pick in Round 5. Seattle had needs at safety and offensive line and it wouldn’t have been a terrible idea to pick a developmental QB instead of another cornerback, considering how strong that unit already was. That’s hardly James’ fault though, and the team claims they had a fourth-round grade on him.

One legitimate yellow flag is James’ Relative Athletic Score score (5.82), which was the worst of the team’s eight picks in the draft. While he has awesome speed, James posted poor scores in size and agility, which could be problematic at the next level where James may find himself too small to play the boundary and not quick enough for the slot.

Then again, we can think of a couple defensive backs who also had pretty atrocious RAS scores who turned out alright. Quandre Diggs posted a 2.24 score coming out of Texas and was good enough to make three straight Pro Bowls for this team. Tyrann Mathieu had a 3.94 RAS score and has gone on to be a three-time All Pro and win a Super Bowl.

Point being, it doesn’t hurt to score well but it’s not a prerequisite for success in the NFL. Each draft pick is a gamble and time will tell which way James will go. Intangibles like coaching and exactly how much dog he has in him will be far greater factors than whatever his athletic testing says about his game.

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Eagles sign CB Kelee Ringo to four-year rookie deal

Philadelphia has all seven draft picks under contract after agreeing to a four-year deal with cornerback Kelee Ringo

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The Eagles entire seven man 2023 NFL draft class is now all signed and ready for camp after Kelee Ringo agreed to a four year deal.

A talented cornerback that could transition to safety, the 6-foot-2, 207-pound Ringo started 27 of the 30 games played at Georgia as the Bulldogs won back-to-back National Championships.

Ringo recorded 76 total tackles (63 solo), 19 passes defensed, and four interceptions for one of the nation’s top defenses, earning All-SEC honors in back-to-back seasons.

Ringo was the third player from Georgia (joining defensive tackle Jalen Carter and edge player Nolan Smith) taken by the Eagles in the 2023 draft and the fifth defender (defensive tackle Jordan Davis and linebacker Nakobe Dean in 2021) selected by the Eagles in the last two years.

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WATCH: Eagles’ 2023 NFL draft class, UDFA’s arrive for rookie minicamp

The seven-player draft class, nine-player UDFA class and a host of guys invited for a tryout have arrived at the Philadelphia Eagles 2023 rookie minicamp

While the veterans are working in the weight room and completing Phase 2 of offseason workouts, the seven-player draft class, nine-player UDFA class, and a host of guys invited for a tryout have arrived at the Philadelphia Eagles 2023 rookie minicamp.

No. 9 overall pick Jalen Carter looked to be the first player arriving, while a new wave of Eagles contributors will look to help continue a gold-standard culture.

All eyes will be on Carter, Nolan Smith, Kelee Ringo, Sydney Brown, Eli Ricks (UDFA), and others.

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One thing to love about each of the Eagles’ seven NFL draft picks

We’re looking at the one thing to love about each of the Philadelphia Eagles seven 2023 NFL draft picks

The Eagles came away with seven talented players after the 2023 NFL draft, and the team received glowing grades from experts and analysts.

Philadelphia landed five total defenders and four real players in the trenches, landing Tyler Steen from Alabama in the second round.

With the Eagles preparing for an upcoming rookie minicamp, here is one thing to love about each of Philadelphia’s seven draft picks.

5 takeaways from the Eagles’ 2023 NFL draft

We’re looking at five key takeaways from the Philadelphia Eagles’ 2023 NFL draft

The NFL draft is complete, and the Eagles secured what many experts believe is the top class after coming away with seven talented prospects.

Philadelphia built through the trenches and didn’t go away from that trend while again selecting multiple defenders from the University of Georgia.

The Eagles will now look to secure an undrafted free agent group and then hit the field for Phase 2 of offseason workouts and upcoming OTAs.

Here are five takeaways from the draft weekend.

Which of the Eagles newly drafted rookies project to be starters in 2023?

We’re taking an early look at which of the Philadelphia Eagles’ newly drafted rookies project to be starters in 2023.

The Eagles landed an A+ draft haul over the weekend, landing two dynamic defenders from Georgia, a hybrid safety, and a versatile offensive guard.

Philadelphia is now working to sign undrafted free agents and prepare for the upcoming rookie minicamp. As experts around the league hand out grades, we’re looking at projected starters for the upcoming season.

Jalen Carter is a monster at defensive tackle, but could the All-American be forced to wait his turn, along with six others?

Projected contract details for the Eagles 7 player 2023 NFL draft class

With the salaries and guarantees already slotted, here’s a look at the contract details for the Philadelphia Eagles’ seven 2023 NFL draft picks

The Eagles will hold their first rookie minicamp for 2023 NFL draft picks and selected undrafted free agents in the coming days, giving the organization an up-close look at Jalen Carter, Nolan Smith, Sydney Brown, Kelee Ringo, Tyler Steen, Tanner McKee, and Moro Ojomo.

Philadelphia hopes to have all seven players under contract before the start of training camp at the NovaCare Complex this July. Still, the contract details are common knowledge thanks to the NFL’s slot for every draft pick.

According to Tom Peliserro, the Eagles will allocate $59,165,346 for this draft class over the length of the total contracts.

In the projected contract details via Spotrac, Philadelphia will be responsible for close to $10 million in allocated cap space for 2023.

2023 NFL draft: RAS scores for the newest Seattle Seahawks

Illinois cornerback Devon Witherspoon did not test, but we have RAS scores for the rest.

Succeeding in the NFL draft is a complicated thing, but picking quality athletes at premium positions is a good place to start. After 10 years of reaches and head-scratching picks, the Seahawks front office finally remembered that in last year’s draft and continued getting it right in 2023, albeit with the obligatory detour for an early running back pick. Seattle’s draft class is still strong and athletic, though.

Let’s take a look at Kent Lee Platte’s Relative Athletic Scores for each of the Seahawks’ draft picks and how they compare to the average for their respective positions. First-rounder Illinois cornerback Devon Witherspoon did not test, but we have RAS scores for the rest.

2023 NFL Draft grades: Experts hand out grades for the Eagles

We’re looking around the league and gauging how the experts graded the Philadelphia Eagles’ 2023 NFL draft haul.

The 2023 NFL draft is a wrap, as the rich continue to get richer in Philadelphia.

The Eagles entered the draft with six selections, including the tenth and 30th overall pick and a second and third-rounder.

After GM Howie Roseman made seven trades.

Here’s a look at the Eagles’ draft picks:

1st, No. 9: DT Jalen Carter, Georgia
1st, No. 30: LB Nolan Smith, Georgia
2nd, No. 65: OL Tyler Steen, Alabama
3rd, No. 66: S Sydney Brown, Illinois
4th, No. 105: CB Kelee Ringo, Georgia
6th, No. 188: QB Tanner McKee
7th, No. 249: DT Moro Ojomo, Texas

The draft experts have weighed in, and Philadelphia gets the crown.