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Devontae Booker/RB/Utah: Booker was graded as the toprunning back prospect from the senior class entering the year and he’s not disappointed. Two weeks ago he ran through the Cal defense for 222 yards on 34 carries with two scores. Booker followed up with a 118-yard effort on 21 carries against Arizona State. More than just a ball carrier, in six games this season he’s totaled 23 receptions. Booker is a three down player that can pound it on the inside, turn the corner or effectively catch the ball out of the backfield. Its fair to say Booker is moving towards the draft as one of the top three running back prospects and projects somewhere in the middle portion of round two.
Kyler Fackrell/OLB/Utah State: Its taken a bit of time but Fackrell is back to the dominant form he showed prior the knee injury which sidelined him after two quarters of play in 2014. Against the explosive Boise State offense Fackrell posted 11 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and 2 quarterback hurries. He also forced 1 fumble and recovered 2 others. The senior shows terrific force on the blitz and is equally effective stuffing the run. Some would say his coverage skills are suspect but Fackrell does show ability in space. Pre-draft testing and medical exams on his surgically repaired knee loom large but the dominant linebacker is a good fit in round two.
Ryan Kelly/C/Alabama: Entering the season most scouts graded Kelly as the second best center prospect from the senior class and he’s proved them right. Considered a middle round selection, he’s an efficient, intelligent blocker on the pivot that consistently opens holes or seals the running lane for star ball carrier Derrick Henry. He’s not a blocker that will blow people away with great athletic workouts rather a smart, tough prospect with starting potential in the proper system.
Pat Elflein/G/Ohio State: Elfein is another who does the dirty work for the stars of the show. Whether its Ezekiel Elliott rushing for 100-plus yards or one of the Buckeye signal callers picking up big yardage with their legs, Elfein is always opening big holes for whoever handles the ball. His performance against Penn State, and more specifically handling defensive tackle Anthony Zettel (a potential mid-round pick), was impressive. The junior presently grades as one of the top pure guard prospects in the nation.
Paxton Lynch/QB/Memphis: Entering the season I graded Lynch as a free agent giving him high marks for arm talent but feeling he needed to improve his decision making. Thus far this season the junior has eased my concerns. After a soft schedule to begin the year Lynch has been on a tear and looked very much like a next level signal caller against Mississippi. He was the catalyst for the Tigers victor, completing almost 74% of the 53 passes he tossed for 384 yards and 3 scores. Lynch threw one interception, his first of the season. The Rebels have almost a half dozen draft picks on defense and for the most part Lynch picked them apart. In six games this season he has completed more than 70% of his throws and has 13 touchdown passes to his credit. Lynch offers next level physical skills and is developing into a total passer. With Memphis presently undefeated and fighting for the AAC title the watch is on to see if Lynch decides to enter the draft.
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Devontae Booker/RB/Utah: Booker was graded as the toprunning back prospect from the senior class entering the year and he’s not disappointed. Two weeks ago he ran through the Cal defense for 222 yards on 34 carries with two scores. Booker followed up with a 118-yard effort on 21 carries against Arizona State. More than just a ball carrier, in six games this season he’s totaled 23 receptions. Booker is a three down player that can pound it on the inside, turn the corner or effectively catch the ball out of the backfield. Its fair to say Booker is moving towards the draft as one of the top three running back prospects and projects somewhere in the middle portion of round two.
Kyler Fackrell/OLB/Utah State: Its taken a bit of time but Fackrell is back to the dominant form he showed prior the knee injury which sidelined him after two quarters of play in 2014. Against the explosive Boise State offense Fackrell posted 11 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and 2 quarterback hurries. He also forced 1 fumble and recovered 2 others. The senior shows terrific force on the blitz and is equally effective stuffing the run. Some would say his coverage skills are suspect but Fackrell does show ability in space. Pre-draft testing and medical exams on his surgically repaired knee loom large but the dominant linebacker is a good fit in round two.
Ryan Kelly/C/Alabama: Entering the season most scouts graded Kelly as the second best center prospect from the senior class and he’s proved them right. Considered a middle round selection, he’s an efficient, intelligent blocker on the pivot that consistently opens holes or seals the running lane for star ball carrier Derrick Henry. He’s not a blocker that will blow people away with great athletic workouts rather a smart, tough prospect with starting potential in the proper system.
Pat Elflein/G/Ohio State: Elfein is another who does the dirty work for the stars of the show. Whether its Ezekiel Elliott rushing for 100-plus yards or one of the Buckeye signal callers picking up big yardage with their legs, Elfein is always opening big holes for whoever handles the ball. His performance against Penn State, and more specifically handling defensive tackle Anthony Zettel (a potential mid-round pick), was impressive. The junior presently grades as one of the top pure guard prospects in the nation.
Paxton Lynch/QB/Memphis: Entering the season I graded Lynch as a free agent giving him high marks for arm talent but feeling he needed to improve his decision making. Thus far this season the junior has eased my concerns. After a soft schedule to begin the year Lynch has been on a tear and looked very much like a next level signal caller against Mississippi. He was the catalyst for the Tigers victor, completing almost 74% of the 53 passes he tossed for 384 yards and 3 scores. Lynch threw one interception, his first of the season. The Rebels have almost a half dozen draft picks on defense and for the most part Lynch picked them apart. In six games this season he has completed more than 70% of his throws and has 13 touchdown passes to his credit. Lynch offers next level physical skills and is developing into a total passer. With Memphis presently undefeated and fighting for the AAC title the watch is on to see if Lynch decides to enter the draft.
http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=10904
