2016 NFL Draft: Matt Miller's Scouting Notebook for Wild Card Weekend

[RS12]

— Ohio State redshirt sophomore wide receiver Jalin Marshall was a surprise entry into the 2016 NFL draft class, and area scouts I spoke to this week put in him a range between the second and fourth rounds of the draft—depending on workouts, given his smaller sample size on film.

— "He's a home run hitter." That's what one college scouting director said about Louisiana Tech running back Kenneth Dixon. He's been climbing my draft board as of late and has a good chance to be a Day 2 selection.

— Ohio State lost nine underclassmen to the NFL draft, including wide receiver Michael Thomas. Said one scout this week, "He's the most underused receiver in America." Thomas drew a comparison to Arizona Cardinals receiver Michael Floyd from this longtime scout.

— Clemson redshirt sophomore Mackensie Alexander is expected to enter the 2016 draft class, according to team sources. When I asked around about him this week, one area scout mentioned Alexander hasn't recorded an interception in two seasons. I countered with this amazing stat: Alexander has allowed just two touchdowns at Clemson and none in the last 23 games he's played.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...illers-scouting-notebook-for-wildcard-weekend

 

[RS12]

Alexander is an interesting player. Not generating turn overs, but not allowing TDs. Wonder if that is because they dont throw in his direction much,

 

[Alexander]

Alexander is an interesting player. Not generating turn overs, but not allowing TDs. Wonder if that is because they dont throw in his direction much,

I get how corners need swagger, but this is a little full of himself. Especially when he refers to himself in the third person.

"In my opinion? It's not even close. I think every guy that talks about Mackensie knows I'm the best corner in college ball. It's not even close. It's not even close. ... Look at my body of work. The things I've done. It's not even close. My numbers, and you look at everybody else's numbers, I mean, I don't care who they are and what league they play in, that doesn't matter. If you can play, you can play, hands down."

 

[gmoney112]

Worley and Jones are intriguing.

 

[reddyuta]

I am so onboard with Fuller,we need his speed badly on this offense.a first RD QB and Fuller would really set this offense for years to come.

 

[Killerinstinct]

Worley and Jones are intriguing.

Worley/Joseph combo or Kearse/Alexander combo looks good to me. Worley/Joseph might even be possible in the 3rd and 4th rds.

Guys that already played together may have some chemistry.