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LSU OTs Top Preseason Graded O-Linemen

Charlie Campbell2 years ago2 years ago03 mins

The 2024 NFL Draft produced an excellent crop of offensive tackle talent. Nine offensive linemen went in the first round, with six offensive tackles selected in the top 20. Looking ahead to the 2025 NFL Draft, there are a decent number of linemen with early-round projections, but it does not look as strong for first-round…

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Burden Highest Graded on Preseason Watch List

Charlie Campbell2 years ago03 mins

During the spring months, NFL teams have their advance scouts visiting colleges for junior days and looking at the tape of the last season to put together a watch list for the next NFL Draft. The preseason watch lists are shared with the teams that are part of National Football Scouting or the Blesto scouting…

2025 Could be a Strong RB Draft

Charlie Campbell2 years ago2 years ago03 mins

The 2023 NFL Draft was an anomaly from most recent drafts, with two running backs, Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs, getting selected in the top dozen picks. The 2024 NFL Draft was back to more familiar territory, with zero running backs in the opening round. Looking ahead to the 2025 NFL Draft, it remains to…

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Carolina Panthers Rookie Forecast 2024

Charlie Campbell2 years ago2 years ago010 mins

Solid Starter Jonathon Brooks, RB, Texas – Round 2 A year ago the Panthers gave veteran Miles Sanders a nice contract in free agency, but he was a big disappointment in his first season with Carolina. Veteran Chuba Hubbard didn’t play poorly, but he has some limitations and is best as a rotational back. Plus,…

2025 NFL Draft Prospect Preview – James Pearce Jr.

Charlie Campbell2 years ago2 years ago05 mins

James Pearce Jr., 6-5/242 Defensive End Tennessee James Pearce Jr. Prospect Preview By Charlie Campbell Career Recap: Pearce was one of the breakout players in college football in 2023. After totaling only five tackles in 2022, Pearce was an impact player for Tennessee as a sophomore. He totaled 28 tackles with 10 sacks, 14.5…

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Atlanta Falcons Rookie Forecast 2024

Charlie Campbell2 years ago2 years ago014 mins

Solid Starter Ruke Orhorhoro, DT, Clemson – Round 2 After getting a lot of criticism for their selection in the first round, the Falcons had another maligned pick in the second round with Orhorhoro. However, Orhorhoro is similar to other picks by this Atlanta regime as he has an excellent skill set with a ton…

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Kansas City Chiefs Rookie Forecast 2024

Charlie Campbell2 years ago2 years ago012 mins

Solid Starter Kingsley Suamataia, OT, BYU – Round 2 Early on in the process to the 2024 NFL Draft, Suamataia looked like a potential first-round pick. The 6-foot-4, 329-pound Suamataia was known to have a good skill set with size, strength, quickness, and athleticism. However late in the 2023 season and at the Senior Bowl,…

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New Orleans Saints Rookie Forecast 2024

Charlie Campbell2 years ago2 years ago013 mins

Solid Starter Kool-Aid McKinstry, DT, Alabama – Round 2 There weren’t many projections of McKinstry getting into the 40s, but after sliding to the Saints he was too good for New Orleans to pass on. Throughout the lead up to the draft, McKinstry was a consensus first-round pick. Early in the process many in the…

Tennessee Titans Rookie Forecast 2024

Charlie Campbell2 years ago2 years ago014 mins

Solid Starter Cedric Gray, LB, North Carolina – Round 4 Gray was an absolute steal for the Titans in the fourth round and I am surprised he slid that far as Gray was a much better player in college than some of the linebackers that went ahead of him. In college Gray was a tackling…

Morrison & Hunter Top Preseason Defensive Prospects

Charlie Campbell2 years ago2 years ago02 mins

In the early projections for the 2025 NFL Draft, many have projected Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce Jr. as the top non-quarterback prospect. Pearce created a lot of pressure on the quarterback while amassing 9.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. While Pearce definitely has high first-round potential, the NFL advance scouts had some defenders graded…