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Quarterback
At one point Jacoby Brissett and Brandon Allen were scheduled to attend. Then the Senior Bowl came calling. Still, this is the best group the Shrine Game has showcased since Jimmy Garoppolo’s year. WKU’s Brandon Doughty likely receives the most attention. The Hilltoppers certainly spread the ball around this season, and Doughty made nice throws at every level of the field. I’d be shocked to see him drafted before the third day, however.
Vernon Adams dealt with a broken finger early in the season and when the Ducks were on national TV. That means far fewer people saw Adams play well once returning and healing. Wisconsin’s Joel Stave will fit the “upside” or “developmental” type, but outside of a few teams does that label even exist? Most No. 3 quarterbacks are now on practice squads, and many teams do not have the patience to stick with them due to injuries and other roster circumstances.
Running Back
Easily the weakest position at this year’s event. Tyler Ervin would have clearly topped this list. Now? Illinois’ Josh Ferguson could be an interesting receiving specific back, but only really as a pass catcher. And so few teams can afford to roster, or dress, that specific of a role. Navy’s Keenan Reynolds will be an interesting story, as he converts from quarterback to running back. It can be difficult for running backs to stand out at these events, since practice tackles end after first contact. Maryland’s Brandon Ross has real speed in the open field.
Wide Receiver
This list should start with UMass’ Tajae Sharpe. The super productive, 6’3/190 lbs receiver made a living this season on routes over the middle in the shorter area of the field
http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/59754/351/east-west-shrine-week
At one point Jacoby Brissett and Brandon Allen were scheduled to attend. Then the Senior Bowl came calling. Still, this is the best group the Shrine Game has showcased since Jimmy Garoppolo’s year. WKU’s Brandon Doughty likely receives the most attention. The Hilltoppers certainly spread the ball around this season, and Doughty made nice throws at every level of the field. I’d be shocked to see him drafted before the third day, however.
Vernon Adams dealt with a broken finger early in the season and when the Ducks were on national TV. That means far fewer people saw Adams play well once returning and healing. Wisconsin’s Joel Stave will fit the “upside” or “developmental” type, but outside of a few teams does that label even exist? Most No. 3 quarterbacks are now on practice squads, and many teams do not have the patience to stick with them due to injuries and other roster circumstances.
Running Back
Easily the weakest position at this year’s event. Tyler Ervin would have clearly topped this list. Now? Illinois’ Josh Ferguson could be an interesting receiving specific back, but only really as a pass catcher. And so few teams can afford to roster, or dress, that specific of a role. Navy’s Keenan Reynolds will be an interesting story, as he converts from quarterback to running back. It can be difficult for running backs to stand out at these events, since practice tackles end after first contact. Maryland’s Brandon Ross has real speed in the open field.
Wide Receiver
This list should start with UMass’ Tajae Sharpe. The super productive, 6’3/190 lbs receiver made a living this season on routes over the middle in the shorter area of the field
http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/59754/351/east-west-shrine-week
