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Big 12 Preview: Prospects to watch and team predictions

Big 12 Preview: Prospects to watch and team predictions for the 2020 college football season

The Big 12 doesn’t get enough respect for how much NFL talent it places in the NFL every year. I don’t mean just based on draft selections either, but lasting power and effectiveness. The Big 12 has a ton of quality talent to watch for in the 2020 season. The conference may even have the best overall college football team.

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Baylor Bears: Vegas Win Total- 7.5

Everyone is expecting Baylor to be terrible this season, but with the fantastic Charlie Brewer returning and some explosive weapons surrounding him this may be a more interesting bet than people think. This may only be Dave Aranda’s first season as the head guy, but the former LSU defensive coordinator is primed to hit the ground running. Prediction: Over 7.5

Top Prospects:

Terrel Bernard, ILB, 6-1, 222 pounds, Jr.: A top-flight All-Big 12 linebacker, Bernard had an extremely productive 2019 season leading the Bears with 112 tackles while also recording 9.5 tackles for loss, five quarterback hurries, 4.5 sacks, three fumble recoveries and an interception.

Charlie Brewer, QB, 6-1, 206 pounds, Sr.: Brewer gets very little respect in regard to draft hype, but he is likely going to own every Baylor career passing record and surpass former Heisman Trophy winner and first-round selection, Robert Griffin III.

Connor Galvin, OT, 6-7, 302 pounds, Jr.: The All-Big 12 tackle enters his third season as the starter on the left side and looks to have big time potential with elite size to go with some solid tools.

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Thursday Big 12 morning rush: Headlines from around the conference

The latest news from around the Big 12 Conference. Thursday morning’s headlines are courtesy of CBS Sports and Stadium.

Each morning Longhorns Wire brings you the latest news from around the Big 12 Conference. Thursday morning’s headlines are courtesy of CBS Sports and Stadium.

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The five best wide receivers in the Big 12 this season

Who did the Dallas Morning News list as the top returning wide receiver in the Big 12 this season?

There is no shortage of talent at wide receiver when it comes to the Big 12.

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Top five wide receivers Texas will face in 2020

Covering quarterbacks and running backs already, we now look wide receivers. Here are the top five pass catchers Texas will face in 2020:

Covering quarterbacks and running backs already, we now look wide receivers. A position in the Big 12 which has seen many stars come and go, especially from Texas.

The Longhorns have also faced some excellent receivers over the years, trying to slow down heavy passing attacks. As recent as CeeDee Lamb of Oklahoma to the early days of the Big 12 with Rashaun Woods out of Oklahoma State, the conference has been littered with talent out wide.

This upcoming season will be no different for Texas. As deep as the quarterbacks are in the conference, wide receivers may run even deeper. Even if the Longhorns’ non-conference schedule, they come up against the 2019 Biletnikoff Award winner.

Related: Game-by-game prediction for the 2020 Texas Longhorns football season

Here are the top five wide receivers Texas will face in 2020:

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2021 NFL Draft could give the Eagles the ultimate chance to retool the WR position

Philadelphia Eagles could find a star at WR during 2021 NFL Draft

The Philadelphia Eagles will have some salary cap issues to resolve over the next few seasons and the team will need to draft well in hopes of not wasting Carson Wentz’s prime years.

The key to the retool will be continuing to solidify the offensive line while surrounding Carson Wentz with big-time playmakers on the outside.

Howie Roseman started the process in April, selecting three receivers, and trading for another during the 2020 NFL Draft. First-round pick Jalen Reagor is expected to make an immediate impact, while late-round selections John Hightower and Quez Watkins should add speed to the roster.

Marquise Goodwin acquired in a trade with the 49ers, will try to stay healthy and will only be a one-year rental.

For Roseman and the Eagles, the 2021 draft will provide an efficient opportunity to properly move on from DeSean Jackson, who turns 34 in December. Alshon Jeffery is recovering from foot surgery and may not be ready for the start of the season, which will probably be his final in Philadelphia.

J.J. Arcega-Whiteside failed to meet expectations as a rookie and could be battling for his Eagles career this season.

The Eagles could and should be in the market for a wide receiver heading into next year’s draft and the 2021 selection process could be more historic than the 2020 class that saw six receivers go in the first round.

With the Eagles being focused on the future, cutting costs while getting younger and cheaper, here are 10 wide receivers Philadelphia could have interest in during the next years 2021 NFL Draft.

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1. Ja’Marr Chase, WR, LSU (6-1, 200)

The best wide receiver in college football last season didn’t even enter the NFL Draft and he’ll return to Baton Rouge for one more impressive season.

Chase had a monster sophomore year, leading the LSU offense in receiving yards (1,780), receiving touchdowns (20) and yards per catch (21.2) and he’ll likely be gone before the Eagles pick.

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Oklahoma State WR Tylan Wallace returning to school for 2020 season

Oklahoma State wide receiver Tylan Wallace is opting to return to school rather than enter the 2020 NFL draft

One of the more intriguing wide receiver prospects in the nation is returning to school instead of making the early jump to the pros.

Oklahoma State’s Tylan Wallace is returning to the Cowboys for the 2020 season, rather than entering the 2020 NFL draft. He announced his decision on Twitter.

Wallace was considered by some to be a top-10 prospect in his position group in the 2020 draft class, Wallace finished the 2019 season with 903 receiving yards and eight touchdowns. Unfortunately for him, a tear in his ACL cut his season short. Wallace is electing to return to school for a chance to finish his college career on a better note.

If he’s able to stay healthy and return to the level of play he enjoyed before his injury, Wallace will be a wide receiver to keep a close eye on next season.

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Chargers in attendance to scout Texas Bowl

There are seven players that the Los Angeles Chargers will likely be watching at the Texas Bowl.

The Los Angeles Chargers were one of several teams confirmed to be in attendance for the Texas Bowl between the Texas A&M Aggies and Oklahoma State Cowboys.

Here are a few players in this game that will likely be on the Chargers radar:

Texas A&M

QB Kellen Mond

WR Quartney Davis

WR Kendrick Rodgers

WR Jhamon Ausbon

Oklahoma State

RB Chuba Hubbard

WR Tylan Wallace

CB A.J. Green

Oklahoma State at West Virginia odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Oklahoma State at West Virginia college football matchup, with college football betting odds, picks and best bets

The Oklahoma State Cowboys (7-3, 4-3, Big 12) and West Virginia Mountaineers (4-6, 2-5) meet Saturday at Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, W. Va., at noon ET.

We analyze the Oklahoma State-West Virginia odds and betting lines, while providing college football betting tips and advice on this matchup.

Oklahoma State at West Virginia: Three things you need to know

1. Cowboys RB Chuba Hubbard leads the Big 12 with 1,726 rushing yards and a total of 20 touchdowns. The yardage total is tops in the FBS.

2. Oklahoma State took a big hit with WR Tylan Wallace (knee) out for the season due to a knee injury.

3. West Virginia ranks 115th in total yards (328.6) and 129th in rushing yards (76.7) per contest. Defensively, WVU ranks 101st in passing yards allowed (253.9) and tied for 88th in points allowed (30.9).

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Oklahoma State at West Virginia: Odds, betting lines and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 2:30 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Oklahoma 34, West Virginia 23

Moneyline (ML)

Oklahoma State (-250) is a bit pricey, especially for a team playing without its leading receiver while on the road. But you can’t trust West Virginia (+205) despite its upset win over K-State last week to keep its bowl hopes alive.

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Against the Spread (ATS)

OKLAHOMA STATE (-6.5, -115) is a tempting play as a favorite by less than a touchdown. The Cowboys have one of the top running backs in the nation, and the Mountaineers are tied for 74th against the run, allowing 167.1 yards per game. That’s where this game will be won.

Over/Under (O/U)

PASS. The over/under (55.5) is going to be too close to call in this one. The Cowboys have a prolific offense, but with Wallace missing they won’t be hitting on all cylinders. The West Virginia offense is also a concern, having been inconsistent and just marginal all season.

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Notre Dame – Claypool in Senior Bowl

I talked last week about how Chase Claypool’s development as a WR throughout his career has opened eyes in the college football world, but also by scouts at the next level. Well, it looks like he’s going to have an even greater opportunity to raise …

I talked last week about how Chase Claypool’s development as a WR throughout his career has opened eyes in the college football world, but also by scouts at the next level.

Well, it looks like he’s going to have an even greater opportunity to raise his draft stock in the eyes of evaporators with an invitation to the Senior Bowl.

In recent years, with the boom of NFL Draft interest, the Senior Bowl has become the premier event for NFL personnel executives to further evaluate prospects. Current Executive Director of the Reese’s Senior Bowl and 18-year NFL scout Jim Nagy has done a tremendous job using social media to promote the event and publicize those players getting invites to the week.

I emphasize week, not game, because it is really the measurements, practices and workout that provide evalutators with the analysis they’re looking for.

The crop of wide receivers for the 2020 NFL Draft is being hailed as one of the best ever by many draft analysts. Eligible prospects include Alabama’s Jerry Jeudy, Henry Ruggs, and DeVonta Smith, Clemson’s Tee Higgins, Colorado’s Laviska Shenault, Oklahoma’s CeeDee Lamb, Minnesota’s Tyler Johnson, USC’s Michael Pittman, Texas’ Collin Johnson, TCU’s Jalen Reagor, and Oklahoma State’s Tylan Wallace.

 

 

Steelers miss the mark in latest 2020 NFL draft

The Steelers needs to be smart with their second-round pick in 2020.

2020 draft picks are in short supply for the Pittsburgh Steelers. After trading away their first and third-round picks for 2020, the pressure to land an impact player in the second round goes up significantly. And unfortunately, in the latest three-round mock draft from Draft Wire, the Steelers miss the mark with their one all-important choice.

They have the Steelers drafting Oklahoma State wide receiver Tylan Wallace. Don’t misunderstand, Wallace is an excellent receiver. He had 86 receptions for 1,491 yards and 12 receiving touchdowns in 2018. He’s a solid route runner and fits perfectly in a scheme designed to use his explosiveness.

But there are two things wrong with this pick. First off, the Steelers have a nice rounded out group of receivers. The Steelers have two second-round picks in JuJu Smith-Schuster and James Washington along with former third-round pick Diontae Johnson. There are greater positions of need on this roster to spend a pick this important on Wallace.

Second, and maybe more important is that Wallace suffered a torn ACL just two weeks ago. I understand how far medical technology has come but it is hard to see him being a contributor as a rookie at this point. Wallace could be a great player but with needs at other spots, it would be better to look elsewhere.

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