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— I've mentioned Houston cornerback William Jackson before. He's 6'0", 185 pounds and runs a legit 4.5 in the 40-yard dash. And according to three scouts I texted with this week, he has a first-round-grade heading into the last month of the season.
— This week I updated my Top 100 big board, and immediately received an inquiry from an area scout about why DeForest Bucknerwas ranked so highly (No. 14 overall). Buckner, according to this scout, hasn't matched his play to his hype.
— Two players not included in the first round of that big board that should be, according to one College Scouting Director: offensive tackles Le'Raven Clark (Texas Tech) and Spencer Drango (Baylor).
— Leonte Carroo has been a game-changer when on the field for Rutgers, but one area scout questioned me this week on how Carroo—who has missed four-plus games to injuries and suspensions this year—can be trusted enough to garner a Round 2 grade.
— FSU defensive back Jalen Ramsey has played safety and cornerback in his career, and NFL scouts entered the year torn on where his best fit in the pros would be. The more I talk to people around the league, though, the more obvious it's becoming that he's viewed now as a free safety prospect and not a cornerback given some struggles in man coverage.
— The hottest riser in this draft class might not be Paxton Lynch, but Clemson cornerback Mackensie Alexander. I spoke to two scouts this week who liked his NFL potential, size and speed better than Florida's Vernon Hargreaves.
— Michigan State quarterback Connor Cook will be a polarizing prospect as the draft draws closer. His on-field performance at times looks like first-round quality, and even his inconsistent footwork and accuracy are rare enough that you could overlook or work with his tools. But I continue to hear negatives surrounding Cook's demeanor on and off the field. Much has been made of the fact that the senior quarterback wasn't voted a team captain, and area scouts who've gone through East Lansing tell me he's not receiving great reviews from staffers and teammates. That makes Cook a tough player to project moving forward, as it truly only takes one team to fall in love with a player and select him earlier than conventional wisdom suggests.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2586418-2016-nfl-draft-scouting-notebook-for-week-9
— This week I updated my Top 100 big board, and immediately received an inquiry from an area scout about why DeForest Bucknerwas ranked so highly (No. 14 overall). Buckner, according to this scout, hasn't matched his play to his hype.
— Two players not included in the first round of that big board that should be, according to one College Scouting Director: offensive tackles Le'Raven Clark (Texas Tech) and Spencer Drango (Baylor).
— Leonte Carroo has been a game-changer when on the field for Rutgers, but one area scout questioned me this week on how Carroo—who has missed four-plus games to injuries and suspensions this year—can be trusted enough to garner a Round 2 grade.
— FSU defensive back Jalen Ramsey has played safety and cornerback in his career, and NFL scouts entered the year torn on where his best fit in the pros would be. The more I talk to people around the league, though, the more obvious it's becoming that he's viewed now as a free safety prospect and not a cornerback given some struggles in man coverage.
— The hottest riser in this draft class might not be Paxton Lynch, but Clemson cornerback Mackensie Alexander. I spoke to two scouts this week who liked his NFL potential, size and speed better than Florida's Vernon Hargreaves.
— Michigan State quarterback Connor Cook will be a polarizing prospect as the draft draws closer. His on-field performance at times looks like first-round quality, and even his inconsistent footwork and accuracy are rare enough that you could overlook or work with his tools. But I continue to hear negatives surrounding Cook's demeanor on and off the field. Much has been made of the fact that the senior quarterback wasn't voted a team captain, and area scouts who've gone through East Lansing tell me he's not receiving great reviews from staffers and teammates. That makes Cook a tough player to project moving forward, as it truly only takes one team to fall in love with a player and select him earlier than conventional wisdom suggests.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2586418-2016-nfl-draft-scouting-notebook-for-week-9
