2016 East-West Shrine Game....

[tyke1doe]

Javon Hargrave | Defensive Tackle
Team: South Carolina State Bulldogs
Ht / Wt: 6'2' / 295

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Per NFL.com's Chad Reuter, South Carolina State DT Javon Hargrave has a chance to work his way into the middle rounds at the Shrine Game this week.
The 6-foot-2, 300-pound Hargrave is a two-time Associated Press FBS All-American. He posted 29.5 sacks and 45.5 tackles for loss across the past two years for the Bulldogs. Now, he's getting an opportunity to show his stuff against vastly superior competition in the form of potential mid-round picks like Cincinnati's Parker Ehinger, Michigan State's Donavon Clark and N.C. State's Joe Thuney. "A strong performance by Hargrave attacking gaps and holding the point when necessary could take Hargrave from intriguing small-school star to valued mid-round interior defender," Reuter wrote. Rotoworld's Josh Norris noted the following at Tuesday's Shrine practice: "Joe Thuney has been the only OL to slow down Javon Hargrave in 1 on 1s through two days." Jan 19 - 10:44 AM

Just our luck - and Risen's chagrin - we'll rush up to the podium to say "Vernon Hargreaves" name and end up saying, "Javon Hargraves" instead with Jerry Jones singing in the background "Blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-aka-alcohol!"

 

[Risen Star]

 

[Risen Star]

 

[DFWJC]

Thanks. Good to know. One never knows when another Staubach or football's version of David Robinson might come along again.

It was a set up

 

[Risen Star]

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/...ooper-impresses-during-tuesdays-east-practice

Other notes from East practice on Tuesday:

• The most talented Ole Miss offensive tackle in this draft class is Laremy Tunsil – few would argue with that. But Rebels' tackle Fahn Cooper looked like a draftable prospect on film and he is backing that up during Shrine practices this week. On Tuesday morning during East practice, Cooper stood out as a pass protector in one-on-one drills. He set up smoothly to quickly get into his kickslide, using his wide base and natural knee bend to handle different types of speed off the edge. Cooper kept his hips low and showed proper mechanics to sit in his stance and fend off rushers with his hands. Cooper did a nice job in the run game, using his body angles to seal run lanes and generate movement at the point of attack. He also showed the ability to peel off his initial block and engage the linebacker at the second level to give the running back options.

• Florida Atlantic defensive tackle Trevon Coley has lived in the backfield during practice drills, using quick burst off the ball and a wide range of hand tactics to defeat interior linemen. He is shorter than ideal, but uses that natural leverage and lower body flexibility to dip past the shoulder of blockers, finishing with pop. Along with South Carolina State defensive tackle Javon Hargrave, Coley is a step above the other defensive linemen this week.

• On more than one occasion, Michigan linebacker Joe Bolden drew “ooh's and ahh's” from the crowd, shooting gaps and blowing up the ballcarrier before he could hit the hole. He's very average from a size/speed standpoint, but Bolden is a ball magnet and doesn't play with hesitation, which is being noticed by the dozens of NFL scouts in attendance.

• During Tuesday's practice, Stony Brook pass rusher Victor Ochi continued to be one of the more intriguing, but difficult prospects to figure out this week. He is very quick off the ball, but doesn't have the same type of athleticism or flexibility around the corner, which showed during drills. Ochi has very aggressive hands at the contact point and forced a fumble for the second straight practice. His size alone (6-0, 245) will take him off several NFL draft boards, but he could prove to be a good day three value if schemed correctly at the next level as a sub-package linebacker.

• On day two of his transition to running back, Navy's Keenan Reynolds continued to impress catching the ball out of the backfield with quick, reliable hands. He also practiced as a punt returner.

 

[Alexander]

One of my favorites. Big and he has a nose for the football.

 

[Risen Star]

• Stony Brook defensive end Victor Ochi continued to grab attention. While Ochi is undersized as an edge rusher, he is very fast off the line with some functional upper body strength. Ochi weighed below 250 pounds in the mid 240s, and therefore he is a better fit as a developmental 3-4 outside linebacker. Ochi is on his way to making himself some money this week.

• Hargrave blew by Michigan center Graham Glasgow for a tackle for a loss in the run scrimmage. On a vigorous bull rush, Hargrave pushed down the pocket against N.C. State guard Joseph Thuney for a sack in the one-on-ones. In the team scrimmage, he blew up a screen in the backfield for a loss. It was a very nice practice for Hargrave.

• One offensive lineman who has struggled is Michigan State guard Donavon Clark. He was getting pushed into the backfield consistently in the run game scrimmages. Clark (6-4, 325) looks the part, but he is just thick and lacks functional strength. Northwestern defensive end Dean Lowry abused Clark to power into the backfield on one play. South Carolina State defensive tackle Javon Hargrave burned him with a speed rush on a one-on-one rep. Clark doesn't look draftable.

• Glasgow had a strong start on Monday, but had a mixed session on Tuesday. He had some tough battles with Boston College defensive tackle Connor Wuijciak to get a draw on some one-on-one reps. Wuijciak didn't get sacks, but he got penetration into the pocket before Glasgow could hold him up. In the run and team scrimmage sessions Glasgow showed impressive quickness to hit blocks on the second level. He also had a blatant hold on one perimeter run as his hands were outside of the shoulders as he wrestled a tackler away. That play would get called every time in the NFL. Glasgow has some tools but needs development.

http://BAN-INCOMING-IN-3-2-1/eastwest2016practice3.php#bKwKQWrtLbXT5TMh.99

 

[Risen Star]

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• Like the East Practice on Tuesday morning, there were a lot of eyes on the line play, as the players were hitting in full pads. A few small-school defensive linemen stood out with impressive play in the one-on-ones and team drills. They were Manitoba's Ebuka Onyemata and Montana defensive end Tyrone Holmes. Each had wins where they showed speed and strength to fight off blockers. Both received a lot of attention from scouts after practice as well. Finishing the week with a strong day on Wednesday would be huge for each one.

• A couple of offensive linemen that struggled were Nebraska's Alex Lewis and Wisconsin's Tyler Marz. Marz in particular had a rough go and showed some frustration after getting beaten. He did have a nice bounce-back rep where he pushed Southern Utah defensive end James Cowser into the turf. However, Cowser came bace to beat Marz with ease to stuff a run for a loss in the run scrimmage. Marz looks like a day-three guard competitor and Lewis should be a right tackle or guard project. Neither one looks talented enough to get mid-round consideration.

• Illinois safety Clayton Fejedelem had an eventful practice. He was in a lot of plays, so that speaks well to him being around the ball. However, he left some big opportunities on the field. In the seven-on-seven, Fejedelem made a nice break on a ball but juggled and dropped what should have been an easy interception. He also was part of busted coverage on Sudfeld's long touchdown pass. Fejedelem showed well in the run session, and overall he's helping himself this week.

• Wisconsin safety Mike Caputo is a similar prospect to Fejedelem. Tough players who are short on the size or speed to be a legit starting candidate. They're both more of backup and special-teams competitors. Caputo had a nice breakup on a pass to Colorado State tight end Kivon Cartwright.

• Cartwright was all over the field with receptions in the 7-on-7 and the team scrimmage. He had a good catch down the middle seam, shielding Caputo from the ball. This is a weak tight end class, so Cartwright could garner more day-three consideration based on his performance at the East-West Shrine.

http://BAN-INCOMING-IN-3-2-1/eastwest2016practice4.php

 

[bodi]

One of my favorites. Big and he has a nose for the football.

I like this kid also

also Southern Utah defensive end James Cowser

I was going to put him in mu last mock

 

[Plankton]

I don't really pay attention to it considering there's never been a quality NFL player that's come out of Navy.

 

[Plankton]

Belichick took a long snapper from Navy last year that ended up playing right away. I think things are a lot more relaxed than they were in the Staubach or Chad Hennings days.

Alejandro Villanueva ended up starting at LT for the Steelers this year after Kelvin Beachum went on IR. This was after playing WR at Army.

 

[dallasdave]

I've seen people put the Lance Dunbar comparison on him but I don't think it's fair to the kid to have that kind of expectations for him on the next level.

 

[Risen Star]

SAINT PETERSBURG – The resurgence of the Michigan program under head coach Jim Harbaugh was one of the leading storylines of the 2015 college football season. And that rebirth also aided several senior prospects for the Wolverines, including a pair of prospects who have stood out at Shrine Game practices: centerGraham Glasgow and linebacker Joe Bolden.

Glasgow has been a model of consistency at center through three practices with his quick snap-and-step motion to engage defensive linemen with his hands. He has terrific awareness to advance his eyes to the second level, finding his next victim to peel, stack and create running room between the hashes. Glasgow is taller for the position, but he moves well and is able to bend, generating movement at the point of attack.

The 2016 senior class of centers might not have a first round pick, but there are several future NFL starters in this group. And Glasgow is working his tail off to cement his name in that group.

Similar to Glasgow, Bolden isn’t the most physically gifted at his position, but he produces results. He recognizes things quickly and doesn’t hesitate, attacking downhill and almost always finishing with pop. Bolden has also been a very vocal player during practice, constantly letting offensive players know what they were doing wrong. He had a few hiccups in coverage, but he didn’t look surprised out there, clearly learning with each rep.

Bolden hasn’t necessarily convinced any scouts that he’s a future NFL starter, but he has adapted well to the environment and as one scout on the sideline told me: “our defensive coordinator is going to love this kid.”

Other notes from Wednesday’s practice:

• Entering the week, I expected Massachusetts wide receiver Tajae Sharpe to stand out at the best player at his position, but that distinction has belonged to Temple’s Robby Anderson. A very smooth athlete, he has the best release off the line of scrimmage of any pass-catcher in this all-star game and has been a consistent plucker, using quick hands to snare away from his body. Anderson is lean-muscled and lacks ideal bulk to be physical at the catch point, but his impressive adjustment skills have been on display.

• Speaking of Sharpe, I was disappointed with the amount of body catches he had during practice drills. At times away from his body, he preferred to keep his hands close to his body and cradle the catch, instead of extending his mitts away from his body to attack the ball. Due to his smaller hands (7 3/4-inches), Sharpe clearly appears more comfortable when he can use his body and forearms to secure the grab, not just his hands.

• Two other wide receiver prospects who have helped themselves this week: Ole Miss’ Cody Core and Notre Dame’s Chris Brown. Core used his large hands (10 3/8-inches) and focus to finish several off-target and contested throws and has been the best deep threat of the week. Brown is very lean and doesn’t have any physical qualities that necessarily separate himself from other targets, but he is consistent in everything he does, including his routes, hands and blocking. And quarterbacks and coaches pay attention to that consistency, which will help build trust.

• The SEC offensive linemen in attendance this week have impressed. I talked about Ole Miss right tackle Fahn Cooper earlier this week and South Carolina right tackleBrandon Shell has also stood out for his positive reps during practice. He needs to improve his depth and balance in his stance, but he has the wide base and quickness off the snpa to set up shop and engage rushers. Defensive edge rushers have had a tough time rushing against the right side of the offensive line this week.

 

[bodi]

Cowboys interviewed Tyrone Holmes Tuesday

Montana's Holmes was the 2015 FCS Defensive Player of the Year. The 6-4, 245-pound defensive end tallied 87 total tackles and racked up 18 sacks in his senior year with the Grizzlies

 

[Risen Star]

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/...e-prospects-who-created-buzz-among-nfl-scouts

Below are five prospects who performed well and helped themselves in the minds of NFL evaluators.

Javon Hargrave, DT, South Carolina State (6-2, 315)
Entering the week, I considered Hargrave the top prospect on the East-West Shrine Game roster. And after a week of practice in St. Petersburg, my opinion hasn't changed. His performance during drills matched his impressive tape, launching himself out of his stance with terrific initial quickness to break up the rhythm of blockers.

Hargrave moves very well for a 315-pounder due to his flexible lower body to easily change directions in space and play low to the ground to get underneath blocks. He has a thick lower body with wide hips and meaty thighs, showing the ability to anchor at the point of attack and occupy multiple blockers. Although he was already my top player entering the week, Hargrave was still able to help himself with his positive play against prospects from the FBS level.

Graham Glasgow, C, Michigan (6-6, 310)
The resurgence of the Michigan program under coach Jim Harbaugh not only resulted in more wins, but also a rebirth for several Wolverine prospects, including Glasgow. A three-year starter at Michigan, he blossomed into a legitimate NFL prospect this past season and carried that momentum into Shrine practices.

Glasgow showed a quick snap-and-step first move with the body control and base to hold his ground in pass protection. As a run blocker, he showed range up and down the line of scrimmage, breaking down on the move and using his hands to overwhelm defenders. Glasgow has terrific awareness to advance his eyes to the second level, finding his next victim to peel, stack and create running room between the hashes. His draft arrow is definitely pointing north.

Victor Ochi, DE/OLB, Stony Brook (6-1, 244)
The Stony Brook Seawolves have never had a player selected in the NFL Draft, but Ochi, who routinely stood out during Shrine practices, could change that. He has terrific first-step quickness to fire off the snap and power past the blocker's shoulder to the pocket. Ochi isn't twitchy and shows some tightness in his movements, but he's athletic and plays with the high motor.

At only 6-1, Ochi obviously lacks ideal height, but he has longer arms (33 1/2-inch) than most players his size, shooting his limbs at the point of attack and using his violent hands to fend off blockers. His lack of ideal measureables will take him off the board for several teams, but he has the talent to contribute in sub-package situations and a smart defensive coordinator will figure out how to use his strengths.

Dean Lowry, DE, Northwestern (6-6, 295)
Studying him on tape, Lowry never played with anything less than full effort. And after watching him this week in St. Petersburg, he practiced with the same killer instinct and competitive drive that made him effective at Northwestern. Lowry was frequently praised by the coaching staff for his try-hard attitude on each snap, often overwhelming blockers with heavy hands and pure hustle.

For a player of his size, Lowry has short, disproportionate arms, but he's able to use his natural lean and first step momentum to generate power and move blockers from their spot. He sets the edge in the run game and is quick to diagnose and put himself in position to be opportunistic. Although his stiffness limits his ceiling at the next level, Lowry will make it very tough on a NFL coaching staff to cut him.

De'Vondre Campbell, LB, Minnesota (6-4, 234)
A key trend that scouts look for at all-star games is consistency or improvement by prospects from practice-to-practice. And that's something that stood out with Campbell, who settled in with more reps and started to play with less hesitation and more urgency. He was solid on Monday, better on Tuesday and saved his best for Wednesday's practice.

A prospect who certainly passes the eye test, Campbell looks like he was built with a NFL starter kit due to his tall, well-built frame and the athleticism to play downhill or cover in space. His long strides allow him to stretch his range and cover a lot of ground, but his inconsistent diagnose skills during live game action will be the key to whether or not Campbell is a future NFL starter or a simply a back-up.

Ten other prospects who created buzz this week:
Robby Anderson, WR, Temple (6-3, 180)
Darion Griswold, TE, Arkansas State (6-4, 253)
Brandon Shell, OT, South Carolina (6-6, 325)
Fahn Cooper, OT, Ole Miss (6-5, 304)
Chase Farris, OG, Ohio State (6-4, 306)
Ebuka Onyemata, DE, Manitoba (6-3, 304)
Trevon Coley, DT, Florida Atlantic (6-1, 307)
Antwione Williams, LB, Georgia Southern (6-3, 247)
Joe Bolden, LB, Michigan (6-2, 239)
Leshaun Sims, CB, Southern Utah (6-0, 203)

 

[Risen Star]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...-learned-vernon-adams-stunning-in-shrine-game

Sleeper no more? Mayock and Jeremiah were both high on the performance on Stony Brook DE Victor Ochi, who had a sack of Indiana QB Nate Sudfeld and made a nice shoestring tackle on Adams to prevent a scramble from being a long gain.

"That play shows me more than any sack can show me," Mayock said of the second-effort tackle on Adams. "The guy has instincts, and hustles."

"He is the first (East) guy off the ball on every single snap," Jeremiah said.

Bad play for Burris. North Carolina State CB Juston Burris missed a tackle on a 41-yard catch by Cal's Daniel Lasco, drawing some criticism from Mayock for allowing Lasco to break outside.

Brown projection. Jeremiah said he expects Notre Dame WR Chris Brown to be drafted in the fifth-to-sixth round range.

Gators gather picks. It was a big day for Florida Gators: DB Brian Poole and LB Anthony Harrell each recorded an interception of Western Kentucky QB Brandon Doughty in the first half. Poole took a pick back 98 yards for a TD. Mayock said Poole projects as a nickel back at the pro level.

Intangibles. Jeremiah on Michigan QB Jake Rudock: "He's smart, he's tough, and he's going to get you in the right checks."

All in for Allison. Mayock said Illinois WR Geronimo Allison was singled out by scouts throughout the practice week. Allison was the recipient of one of Adams' first-half touchdown throws, and another in the second half.

Badgers safety makes splash. Wisconsin DB Mike Caputo made two interceptions, including one off of his former teammate, Badgers QB Joel Stave.

Making bank. Among the Shrine prospects that Mayock said "made money" with their performance through the week: Illinois WR Geronimo Allison, Nebraska OL Alex Lewis, Kentucky DL Cory Johnson, Indiana QB Nate Sudfeld and Oregon QB Vernon Adams.

 

[Biggems]

I have had Javon Hargrave on my mocks for the last month or so. I was hoping he would be a late round steal......By the time the process is done, he may be a 2nd day pick, and not by us....

 

[Risen Star]

I have had Javon Hargrave on my mocks for the last month or so. I was hoping he would be a late round steal......By the time the process is done, he may be a 2nd day pick, and not by us....

Honestly, when was the last time the Cowboys actually drafted some of the more popular mid to late round targets in the draft? Every year when the actual draft is taking place there is always a level of disappointment in their picks. At least after the 2nd round. A pick gets announced. The fans grumble. Then, of course, you start to see the majority of the board suddenly announce their secret love and support of the player they never bothered to mention in the months before the draft.

When it happens every year, I can only assume it'll happen this year as well. So start focusing on the players you're glossing over in the draft process because odds are there are more soon to be Cowboys there than the same names you read here on a daily basis.

 

[KingintheNorth]

Honestly, when was the last time the Cowboys actually drafted some of the more popular mid to late round targets in the draft? Every year when the actual draft is taking place there is always a level of disappointment in their picks. At least after the 2nd round. A pick gets announced. The fans grumble. Then, of course, you start to see the majority of the board suddenly announce their secret love and support of the player they never bothered to mention in the months before the draft.

When it happens every year, I can only assume it'll happen this year as well. So start focusing on the players you're glossing over in the draft process because odds are there are more soon to be Cowboys there than the same names you read here on a daily basis.

Target mediocre Big Ten prospects....Anthony Hitchens, Damien Wilson, and Ryan Russell...right or wrong, the Cowboys seem to value these players more than the draft pundits.

And yes, there will be tons of praise here on players no one is currently talking about.

 

[Biggems]

Honestly, when was the last time the Cowboys actually drafted some of the more popular mid to late round targets in the draft? Every year when the actual draft is taking place there is always a level of disappointment in their picks. At least after the 2nd round. A pick gets announced. The fans grumble. Then, of course, you start to see the majority of the board suddenly announce their secret love and support of the player they never bothered to mention in the months before the draft.

When it happens every year, I can only assume it'll happen this year as well. So start focusing on the players you're glossing over in the draft process because odds are there are more soon to be Cowboys there than the same names you read here on a daily basis.

Well I was looking at the 4th string TE from that Division 6 school in Northern Alaska, but my computer froze every time....LOL

Apparently he can maul a polar bear with his bare hands. Isn't the greatest receiver in the world though.......should be right up JJ's and JG's alley.