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Division-III Middlebury vs. Georgia 👀 Advantage: OG/C Thomas Perry Duke Manyweather calls him "Thomas the Tank" bc he's one of the strongest players in the draft. Tireless worker. Just needs reps and development. Has improved each day at EW practices.

Division-III Middlebury vs. Georgia 👀 Advantage: OG/C Thomas Perry Duke Manyweather calls him "Thomas the Tank" bc he's one of the strongest players in the draft. Tireless worker. Just needs reps and development. Has improved each day at EW practices.

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Play of the day, courtesy of Notre Dame WR Malachi Fields. Good bet he is the top WR drafted from this year's Senior Bowl.

Play of the day, courtesy of Notre Dame WR Malachi Fields. Good bet he is the top WR drafted from this year's Senior Bowl.

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Caleb Downs will be "dinged" for most of his production coming near the LOS. But when OSU used him deep, he showed the same instincts and reaction skills. Cover-3 post. Read-react burst to drive on the throw. Stud.

Caleb Downs will be "dinged" for most of his production coming near the LOS. But when OSU used him deep, he showed the same instincts and reaction skills. Cover-3 post. Read-react burst to drive on the throw. Stud.

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Just throw it in Kenyon Sadiq's zip code. #TE1

Just throw it in Kenyon Sadiq's zip code. #TE1

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The most impressive defensive prospect for the 2026 NFL Draft that I've seen so far this season? It's not even close: Rueben Bain Jr. (22 pressures, elite run defender)

The most impressive defensive prospect for the 2026 NFL Draft that I've seen so far this season? It's not even close: Rueben Bain Jr. (22 pressures, elite run defender)

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Absolutely see the 4.34 speed w/ Bryce Lance (why he's in my top-100). Vert: 41.5" Broad: 11'1" 6-3, 204, 32 1/8, 9 1/4" Explosive long speed (1.49 10-yard split!). 21.2 yds/catch in 2025.

Absolutely see the 4.34 speed w/ Bryce Lance (why he's in my top-100). Vert: 41.5" Broad: 11'1" 6-3, 204, 32 1/8, 9 1/4" Explosive long speed (1.49 10-yard split!). 21.2 yds/catch in 2025.

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Obviously, he's a physical freak. But the subtle body lean and head bob to manipulate the DB on this route is so, so good, esp for a freshman. It's more than just size/speed w/ Jeremiah Smith.

Obviously, he's a physical freak. But the subtle body lean and head bob to manipulate the DB on this route is so, so good, esp for a freshman. It's more than just size/speed w/ Jeremiah Smith.

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The gravitational pull of Jeremiah Smith is hilarious (and warranted). Also, a pretty slick double-move by Carnell Tate

The gravitational pull of Jeremiah Smith is hilarious (and warranted). Also, a pretty slick double-move by Carnell Tate

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WR Omar Cooper is an awesome addition to the 2026 draft class. High level ball skills and RAC ability. This play is an incompletion for most WRs. Somehow Cooper turns it into a 1st down.

WR Omar Cooper is an awesome addition to the 2026 draft class. High level ball skills and RAC ability. This play is an incompletion for most WRs. Somehow Cooper turns it into a 1st down.

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A lot of people are going to learn about Georgia St. WR Ted Hurst this week - 6032, 207, 33 1/4" arms, 10" hands - Glides to top speed and creates catching windows - Really productive for a team that went 1-11 in 2025 - 34 catches of 20+ yards over the last 2 yrs (No. 1 in FBS)

A lot of people are going to learn about Georgia St. WR Ted Hurst this week - 6032, 207, 33 1/4" arms, 10" hands - Glides to top speed and creates catching windows - Really productive for a team that went 1-11 in 2025 - 34 catches of 20+ yards over the last 2 yrs (No. 1 in FBS)

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LB Arvell Reese is everywhere on the OSU-UT tape. He's casually forklifts a 310-pound blocker on this rep and has the speed to flush Arch. Matt Patricia really weaponized him in this game.

LB Arvell Reese is everywhere on the OSU-UT tape. He's casually forklifts a 310-pound blocker on this rep and has the speed to flush Arch. Matt Patricia really weaponized him in this game.

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Four of "my guys" in this draft class. Prospects I'm guessing I'll be higher on than most (based on the tape): Armand Membou, OT/G, Missouri Mike Green, Edge, Marshall Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA Jacob Parrish, CB, Kansas St.

Four of "my guys" in this draft class. Prospects I'm guessing I'll be higher on than most (based on the tape): Armand Membou, OT/G, Missouri Mike Green, Edge, Marshall Carson Schwesinger, LB, UCLA Jacob Parrish, CB, Kansas St.

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9/136/2 last night for Louisville WR Chris Bell. AJ Brown-like acceleration at 227-pounds!

9/136/2 last night for Louisville WR Chris Bell. AJ Brown-like acceleration at 227-pounds!

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LT Kadyn Proctor casually launching one defender into the other to seal outside run for 6.

LT Kadyn Proctor casually launching one defender into the other to seal outside run for 6.

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LT Donovan Jackson #74 was the unsung MVP for Ohio State in the Rose Bowl win over Oregon. 0 pressures allowed 0 sacks allowed 0 penalties Great job as a puller/sealer in the run game

LT Donovan Jackson #74 was the unsung MVP for Ohio State in the Rose Bowl win over Oregon. 0 pressures allowed 0 sacks allowed 0 penalties Great job as a puller/sealer in the run game

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Revisiting my Drake Maye and Sam Darnold scouting reports today. This is still one of the wildest plays I've seen from a QB prospect. FTB play-action. Maye stiff-arms the DE, can't use his throwing hand. Casually uses his left to loft the TD pass. Always been different.

Revisiting my Drake Maye and Sam Darnold scouting reports today. This is still one of the wildest plays I've seen from a QB prospect. FTB play-action. Maye stiff-arms the DE, can't use his throwing hand. Casually uses his left to loft the TD pass. Always been different.

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Only once over the last decade has a RB surpassed 100 forced missed tackles in a season, according to PFF (Bijan Robinson had 104 in 12 gms in 2022). Ashton Jeanty is now at 105 forced missed tackles in 10 gms in 2024.

Only once over the last decade has a RB surpassed 100 forced missed tackles in a season, according to PFF (Bijan Robinson had 104 in 12 gms in 2022). Ashton Jeanty is now at 105 forced missed tackles in 10 gms in 2024.

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Boundary safety respects the TE under. Field safety respects JJ Smith outside. And Carnell Tate splits them on the post. His vertical route-running and tracking are a joy to study. Perfect play-call on 2nd-and-short. Great ball by Sayin.

Boundary safety respects the TE under. Field safety respects JJ Smith outside. And Carnell Tate splits them on the post. His vertical route-running and tracking are a joy to study. Perfect play-call on 2nd-and-short. Great ball by Sayin.

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The athletic balance and body strength to do stuff like this is going to translate well to the NFL game. 27 forced missed tackles this season for Omar Cooper.

The athletic balance and body strength to do stuff like this is going to translate well to the NFL game. 27 forced missed tackles this season for Omar Cooper.

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Ohio State LT Donovan Jackson (📈) continues to be the unsung MVP for this team. Zero pressures allowed vs. UT. In 3 Playoff Games (175 snaps vs. 3 very good DLs) Pressures: 1 Sacks: 0 Penalties: 0

Ohio State LT Donovan Jackson (📈) continues to be the unsung MVP for this team. Zero pressures allowed vs. UT. In 3 Playoff Games (175 snaps vs. 3 very good DLs) Pressures: 1 Sacks: 0 Penalties: 0

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Ashton Jeanty made Washington State's defense look like a JV squad. I've never seen more forced missed tackles on a RB tape. Just watch these 5 clips. #RB1

Ashton Jeanty made Washington State's defense look like a JV squad. I've never seen more forced missed tackles on a RB tape. Just watch these 5 clips. #RB1

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Arvell Reese vs. Illinois 😤 Future high draft pick. Future NFL playmaker.

Arvell Reese vs. Illinois 😤 Future high draft pick. Future NFL playmaker.

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We haven't seen multiple WRs drafted in the same top-5 overall picks in over two decades (2003). It's possible in the 2027 NFL Draft.

We haven't seen multiple WRs drafted in the same top-5 overall picks in over two decades (2003). It's possible in the 2027 NFL Draft.

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My early pick for fastest 40-yard dash at the Combine? Brenen Thompson (WR, Miss State) 10.18 100-meters in HS. He is dusting CBs on his 2025 tape. Led the P4 w/ 5 catches of 50+ yards (might've had double that w/ better throws).

My early pick for fastest 40-yard dash at the Combine? Brenen Thompson (WR, Miss State) 10.18 100-meters in HS. He is dusting CBs on his 2025 tape. Led the P4 w/ 5 catches of 50+ yards (might've had double that w/ better throws).

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The playmaking instincts of Trinidad Chambliss are ridiculous. This 3-play sequence sums it up.

The playmaking instincts of Trinidad Chambliss are ridiculous. This 3-play sequence sums it up.

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One of my favorite random draft nuggets: CB Keith Abney (talented day 2 prospect) was an inline skating prodigy as a kid. Won 4 national titles. Destroyed the 300-meter national record in 7th grade 👇

One of my favorite random draft nuggets: CB Keith Abney (talented day 2 prospect) was an inline skating prodigy as a kid. Won 4 national titles. Destroyed the 300-meter national record in 7th grade 👇

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This week's "Arvell Reese is really freaking good" tweet. Speed. Burst. Violence. What a weapon.

This week's "Arvell Reese is really freaking good" tweet. Speed. Burst. Violence. What a weapon.

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Just like he has done all season, David Bailey was a menace for Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl. NFL teams covet this type of disruption on the edge.

Just like he has done all season, David Bailey was a menace for Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl. NFL teams covet this type of disruption on the edge.

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Get ready for the "He doesn't have enough college starts!" debates with QB Ty Simpson. It'll be the most talked about storyline of the draft process.

Get ready for the "He doesn't have enough college starts!" debates with QB Ty Simpson. It'll be the most talked about storyline of the draft process.

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No block, no rock. Emeka Egbuka's blocking was all over the MSU tape. That won't go unnoticed by NFL scouts.

No block, no rock. Emeka Egbuka's blocking was all over the MSU tape. That won't go unnoticed by NFL scouts.

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Arizona State RT Max Iheanachor was a "winner" on day 2 of practice. Coordinated athlete in space, esp for 325 pounds. His hand use and awareness continue to improve. Exciting upside here.

Arizona State RT Max Iheanachor was a "winner" on day 2 of practice. Coordinated athlete in space, esp for 325 pounds. His hand use and awareness continue to improve. Exciting upside here.

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This was going to be a positive run regardless bc of the blocking. But the burst and proximity awareness of Jeremiyah Love turns it into a 94-yard TD. Would've been a TD in a two-hand touch game.

This was going to be a positive run regardless bc of the blocking. But the burst and proximity awareness of Jeremiyah Love turns it into a 94-yard TD. Would've been a TD in a two-hand touch game.

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#LSU CB Mansoor Delane continues to play like the best cover man (zone or man) in CFB. Easy NFL starter grade as a prospect. 3 PD, 1 INT vs. Arkansas

#LSU CB Mansoor Delane continues to play like the best cover man (zone or man) in CFB. Easy NFL starter grade as a prospect. 3 PD, 1 INT vs. Arkansas

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Reese, Downs, McDonald, Styles, etc. all played awesome. But Kenyatta Jackson had arguably the best game of his career vs. Michigan. 4th-yr JR with an NFL decision to make after the season. Day 2 prospect.

Reese, Downs, McDonald, Styles, etc. all played awesome. But Kenyatta Jackson had arguably the best game of his career vs. Michigan. 4th-yr JR with an NFL decision to make after the season. Day 2 prospect.

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Keionte Scott is a fun nickel to study. Extremely disruptive at the LOS due to his speed, balance and competitive toughness. Has been playing at this level all season for Miami.

Keionte Scott is a fun nickel to study. Extremely disruptive at the LOS due to his speed, balance and competitive toughness. Has been playing at this level all season for Miami.

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The TreVeyon Henderson screen TD was more than just speed and poor defensive design. Texas FS Andrew Mukuba has the pursuit angle, but Henderson is so dang good in the open-field. He anticipates the block of Hinzman #75 and then cuts behind it (all while at full speed).

The TreVeyon Henderson screen TD was more than just speed and poor defensive design. Texas FS Andrew Mukuba has the pursuit angle, but Henderson is so dang good in the open-field. He anticipates the block of Hinzman #75 and then cuts behind it (all while at full speed).

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Alabama safety Bray Hubbard #18 was a maniac vs. Wisconsin. Big, fast, alert and physical. 📈

Alabama safety Bray Hubbard #18 was a maniac vs. Wisconsin. Big, fast, alert and physical. 📈

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Three games, three 100-yard receiving performances by #Rutgers WR Ian Strong (6-3, 215). Arguably the best contested catch receiver in CFB. NFL-level play strength + body control

Three games, three 100-yard receiving performances by #Rutgers WR Ian Strong (6-3, 215). Arguably the best contested catch receiver in CFB. NFL-level play strength + body control

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Look, I know it was an FCS opponent. But Oregon DT A'Mauri Washington was a problem in his first career start. His quickness and burst off the ball are absurd for 320+ pounds. No. 4 on Bruce's Freaks List (and you can see why). NFL stock way up 📈

Look, I know it was an FCS opponent. But Oregon DT A'Mauri Washington was a problem in his first career start. His quickness and burst off the ball are absurd for 320+ pounds. No. 4 on Bruce's Freaks List (and you can see why). NFL stock way up 📈

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Despite a bum shoulder, Abdul Carter #11 was everywhere in his final college game. Not hard to see why he'll be a top-4 pick.

Despite a bum shoulder, Abdul Carter #11 was everywhere in his final college game. Not hard to see why he'll be a top-4 pick.

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