Week Six: Risers & Sliders

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Risers

Jaelen Strong/WR/Arizona State: I was cool towards Strong entering the season as I saw no single distinguishing skill in his game yet the junior has put together a string of dominating performances in the early going. The latest was against USC in which Strong caught 10 passes for 202-yards and 3-touchdowns, the last score being the game clinching 46-yard Hail Mary. Strong is not a true deep threat but catches the ball well and wins out for contested passes. I’ll hold final judgment until his true size/speed numbers are recorded but must admit Strong has definitely improved his draft stock this season.

Josh Harper/WR/Fresno State: Harper entered the season stamped as an early round prospect and thus far the senior has lived up to expectations. His numbers during the Bulldogs victory over San Diego State included 5 receptions for 76 yards. Harper has performed well against top competition in the early going including USC (6 receptions), Utah (6 receptions) and Nebraska (9 receptions). He’s accounted for almost 30% of Fresno State’s receiving production and is presently graded as a third round prospect.

Sammie Coates/WR/Auburn: Despite struggling with a knee injury Coates has excited scouts with his big play ability in 2014. Sized well, the junior plays strong as well as fast, winning out in battles but at the same time beating opponents down field for long gainers. He tallied 4 receptions for 144-yards (36-yards per catch) with one score in his most recent effort against LSU. Coates is fluid on the field and deceptively fast. He has the physical skills and upside to develop into a second receiver for an NFL team.

Akeem Hunt/RB/Purdue:
http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=10068
 

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Thanks for keeping us updated RS12, this is good info, Chris alway love reading your comments.
 

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5. ILB Benardrick McKinney, Mississippi State

Versatile linebackers are all the rage in the NFL right now, and Mississippi State 'backer Benardrick McKinney fits the bill.

The 6'5", 249 pound redshirt junior was heavily rumored to be leaning toward entering the 2014 NFL draft, but returned to Starkville to improve his play and his stock. He's done both. With an NFL-ready frame, unreal length and very good agility, McKinney could play outside linebacker in a 4-3 defense or middle/inside linebacker in a 3-4 or 4-3 set.



4. OG Jarvis Harrison, Texas A&M

While everyone focuses on Texas A&M left tackle Cedric Ogbuehi, his linemate Jarvis Harrison is quickly climbing up draft boards.

The 6'4", 330 pound senior has played left guard and left tackle at A&M and consistently shows up on film as one of the more athletic linemen in the nation. With his agility and experience attacking in space, Harrison catches eyes for zone-blocking systems. But his ability to handle defenders at the point of attack really impressed me this past week.



3. ILB A.J. Johnson, Tennessee

There was good and bad from Tennessee's A.J. Johnson against Georgia, but over the course of the season he's been trending in an upward position.

Johnson is athletic and shows the movement skills in space to make scouts drool. He will take some wild angles and take himself out of a play or two, but his total game impact is high. He also ranks well in terms of upside available at the next level, and a good coach could snatch him up as a second-rounder with the talent to start.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2225817-2015-nfl-draft-matt-millers-scouting-notebook-for-week-6
 

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OG Jarvis Harrison, Texas A&M

While everyone focuses on Texas A&M left tackle Cedric Ogbuehi, his linemate Jarvis Harrison is quickly climbing up draft boards.

The 6'4", 330 pound senior has played left guard and left tackle at A&M and consistently shows up on film as one of the more athletic linemen in the nation. With his agility and experience attacking in space, Harrison catches eyes for zone-blocking systems. But his ability to handle defenders at the point of attack really impressed me this past week.

Ideal for this scheme.
 

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I want Benardrick McKinney. He can play all 3 LB spots, as well as DE in special situations.
 
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