Tag: Tre Turner

Rams 2022 Draft Prospect Profile: Tre Turner (WR, Virginia Tech)

The Rams could look to select a wideout in the later rounds of the 2022 NFL draft and Tre Turner is a prospect to keep an eye on.

The wide receiver position isn’t a massive need for the Los Angeles Rams entering the 2022 NFL draft. Cooper Kupp, Allen Robinson, and Van Jefferson are a formidable trio, and there’s still a chance that Odell Beckham Jr. elects to return to Los Angeles amid his recovery from a torn ACL.

Seeing that the Rams’ team doctor conducted the surgery on Beckham, signs point toward the veteran wideout re-signing with the team. However, it’s tough to rule out the possibility of Sean McVay and Les Snead choosing to add another wide receiver in the draft.

If Los Angeles does elect to select a wide receiver in the 2022 NFL draft, it would likely come in the later rounds to give them more depth at the position (it’s hard to feel confident in Tutu Atwell and Ben Skowronek as depth pieces). After taking a look at guys like Tyquan Thornton and Jalen Nailor, Tre Turner could be a late-round target for the Rams.

Pro day roundup: Lions at Liberty, Texas A&M, Mississippi State and more

Here are the college pro days the Lions hit on Tuesday and which players the team was checking out

Tuesday was a big day on the collegiate pro day workout circuit. The Detroit Lions had coaches and scouts fanned out across the country to check out prospects at a bunch of different colleges.

Here’s where the Lions were confirmed in attendance on Tuesday and which players the team was checking out.

Rams 2022 NFL mock draft: Post-combine edition

With the NFL combine wrapped up, here’s an updated projection of what the Rams might do in the 2022 draft

The 2022 NFL Scouting Combine has come to a close in Indianapolis and there were plenty of standout performances. Some prospects were able to improve their draft stock ahead of next month’s draft, while others may have put a dent in their outlook with poor testing numbers.

For the Los Angeles Rams, they have made it a common trend for Sean McVay and Les Snead to stay home instead of attending the combine. Even though the Rams don’t send their head coach and general manager to watch the incoming prospects, they still have their eyes on guys they’ll want to add in the 2022 NFL draft.

Before we get into my updated mock draft for after the combine, you can check out my pre-combine mock draft here so you can see the changes that took place between then and now. And as a reminder, I used The Draft Network’s mock draft machine to compile my mock draft.

Notre Dame at Virginia Tech: Fourth-Quarter Analysis

That was close, but they pulled it off.

When the book is written on the 2021 iteration of Notre Dame, it likely will be one of close calls and frustration. Too often, they have had to tough out games against teams that were considered inferior to them. This will include Saturday’s 32-29 road win over Virginia Tech.

Both teams traded punts to begin the fourth quarter. Then, the Irish (5-1) were able to get into field-goal range before a clipping call against Andrew Kristofic backed them up almost to midfield. Trying to make something happen on third-and-long, Tyler Buchner instead threw an interception to Nasir Peoples. Adding injury to insult, Buchner immediately ended up in the medical tent after favoring his right foot.

With Braxton Burmeister still dealing with an injury he suffered in the third quarter, the Hokies (3-2) had turned to Connor Blumrick at quarterback. However, Blumrick himself was injured on a run that went for no gain. By then, Burmeister had recovered enough that he was able to return. He completed a 13-yard pass to Tre Turner, then benefited from a roughing-the-passer call against Kyle Hamilton.

Burmeister will be considered a warrior after this game, and he showed why with the Hokies now in the red zone. After two Jalen Holston runs went backwards, Burmeister took the ball himself on third-and-15 and headed to the left side en route to a 19-yard touchdown. He headed back to the sideline afterwards in clear discomfort, so he definitely had willed himself to help his team.

With Buchner now injured, the Irish were forced to turn back to Jack Coan for his first action since the game’s opening drive. He got some help when Dex Hollifield targeted Kyren Williams on the first play, which was followed by Hollifield’s ejection. From there, Coan had little trouble leading an all-pass drive, which culminated in a 4-yard touchdown reception for Avery Davis. Faced with a two-point deficit with only 2:26 remaining, Coan avoided a swarm of defenders and was able to find Kevin Austin for the completion to tie the game at 29.

The Irish’s defense then forced a three-and-out, allowing the offense to dictate the team’s fate beginning at its own 25-yard line. Almost in the blink of an eye, the Irish made their way just inside field-goal range. Jonathan Doerer came on to attempt a 48-yard kick and give the Irish the lead with 22 seconds to play. After a Hokies timeout, followed by a slight delay to discuss what to do about a laser Brian Kelly said was coming from the stands, the kick was good, breaking the tension for what seemed like a longer play stoppage than it should have been.

A final Hokies desperation went nowhere, and that was that. Shortly after the clock hit zero, there was a brief skirmish between the teams, but nothing serious happened. That’s not what the Irish would have needed heading into the bye week.

Notre Dame at Virginia Tech: Second-Quarter Analysis

Progress has been made.

The second quarter went much better for Notre Dame. It was able to make a key stop and get on the board before Virginia Tech completely took over the game. Next thing you knew, they were ahead on the scoreboard shortly before halftime. The Irish gladly will take a 14-13 lead into the locker room.

The second quarter began with the Hokies continuing to march on a drive that began in the first. They got into the red zone, then to the Irish’s 1-yard line on a 15-yard reception by Tre Turner. The Irish pulled off the goal-line stand by stuffing Raheem Blackshear, then forcing two incomplete passes. The Hokies had to settle for a 19-yard field goal from John Parker Romo.

The Irish went to their third quarterback in four drives when Tyler Buchner was called upon. This time, the offense looked like a well-oiled machine, getting the ball to midfield on runs before Buchner hit Kevin Austin for a 46-yard completion. Two plays later, Buchner ran 3 yards for the Irish’s first touchdown.

The Irish’s defense then forced a three-and-out. The highlight came when Isaiah Foskey sacked Braxton Burmeister for a 10-yard loss on third down. The offense couldn’t respond on the next drive as it also failed to pick up a first down. It could have happened but for Chris Tyree dropping a short pass from Buchner right by the marker.

After another Hokies drive went almost nowhere, the Irish had one more chance to get points on the board before the half. When Buchner completed a 37-yard pass to Avery Davis, that possibility became very real. Aided by a defensive holding call, the Irish quickly got themselves in the red zone. They then quieted Lane Stadium completely when Buchner hit Kyren Williams with an 8-yard touchdown pass.

With time running out in the first half, the Hokies made a final desperate attempt to get the lead back or at least chip into their new deficit. They were able to get across midfield and then into field-goal range. Only three seconds remained after that, so they only had time for Romo to attempt a 52-yard field goal. The kick was successful, so the message was sent that this game is not going to be won easily by either team.

Tale of the Tape: Leading Receivers – Michael Mayer vs. Tre Turner

Will either receiver shine?

Notre Dame is optimistic that leading receiver Michael Mayer will be good to go against Virginia Tech. Despite dealing with a hamstring injury, Brian Kelly has high confidence in Mayer’s availability. At this point, it also is worth accepting that a tight end likely is going to be the most productive receiver the Irish will have this year. While that’s not necessarily a bad thing, you have to wonder how that affects the way the quarterbacks prepare for every game.

The Hokies’ top receiver is Tre Turner, and he’s been able to do a little more with fewer opportunities in some areas. Still, these largely low numbers help tell the story of the Hokies’ offensive skill players, none of which look very impressive. Still, maybe Turner can show he’s worth more than it appears to outsiders. For that to happen, he will need help from others in his unit whose play will allow him to break free if he can.