2023 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Sam LaPorta

Sam LaPorta, 6-3/245 Tight End Iowa Sam LaPorta Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Good receiving tight end Weapon down the middle seam Too quick and athletic for most linebackers & safeties Sideline skills; good toe tapping Soft, natural hands High points the football Quickness as a route-runner Has blocking ability Improved blocking Hands catcher…
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2023 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Zach Charbonnet

Zach Charbonnet, 6-0/214 Running Back UCLA Zach Charbonnet Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Runs hard; physical Serious ability to pick up yards after contact Will power through tacklers Short-yardage and goal-line back Has an element of speed Advanced vision Good feet Feel; instincts Cuts well for a big back Quickness to hit the hole…
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2023 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Antonio Johnson

Antonio Johnson, 6-2/198 Safety/Cornerback Texas A&M Antonio Johnson Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Instinctive Fast Physical, willing hitter Plus run defender Very good nickel cornerback Man-coverage ability on slot receivers Plug-and-play starting NFL nickel corner Fluid; can flip his hips and run Covers a lot of ground in zone Impressive ball skills Adept at…
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2023 NFL Draft Stock – Pro Days I

This new section highlights which players have improved or worsened their 2023 NFL Draft stock as the draft approaches. By Charlie Campbell. Send Charlie an e-mail here: [email protected] Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell for updates. 2023 NFL Draft Stock Up Will McDonald, DE, Iowa State Last week, I was texting with some team sources, and…
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2023 NFL Mock Draft: Round 1 – Picks 17-31

Last update: Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Major changes in all five rounds. Next update: Every week. Follow me @walterfootball for updates. *** This mock draft will be updated occasionally. Follow @walterfootball for NFL Draft updates. *** Pittsburgh Steelers: Joey Porter Jr., CB, Penn State T.J. Watt’s return has bolstered Pittsburgh’s pass defense, but help is…
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2023 NFL Mock Draft: Round 2

Last update: Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Major changes in all five rounds. Next update: Every week. Follow me @walterfootball for updates. *** This mock draft will be updated occasionally. Follow @walterfootball for NFL Draft updates. *** Pittsburgh Steelers: Mazi Smith, DT, Michigan The Steelers have made some nice additions in free agency, but they still…
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2023 NFL Mock Draft: Round 3

Last update: Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Major changes in all five rounds. Next update: Every week. Follow me @walterfootball for updates. *** This mock draft will be updated occasionally. Follow @walterfootball for NFL Draft updates. *** Chicago Bears: Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia Pick a position outside of quarterback, and the Bears have a need at…
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2023 NFL Mock Draft: Round 4

Last update: Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Major changes in all five rounds. Next update: Every week. Follow me @walterfootball for updates. *** This mock draft will be updated occasionally. Follow @walterfootball for NFL Draft updates. *** Chicago Bears: Olusegun Oluwatimi, C, Michigan Here’s one more offensive line upgrade for the Bears, who need a new…
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2023 NFL Mock Draft: Round 5

Last update: Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Major changes in all five rounds. Next update: Every week. Follow me @walterfootball for updates. *** This mock draft will be updated occasionally. Follow @walterfootball for NFL Draft updates. *** Chicago Bears: Habakkuk Baldonado, DE/OLB, Pittsburgh The Bears will be looking for pass rushers to replace Khalil Mack and…
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Jerks of the Week – March 27, 2023

Jerks of the Week: March 27, 2023 Jerk of the Week: No Cleavage, Just Masks It’s kind of crazy that I’ve been writing Jerks of the Week for almost 15 years. It all started in 2009 when I was frustrated that a girl I liked chose to go to a barbeque over a wedding with…
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