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LSU's Jackson and Central Florida's Hughes Strengthen Corner Class Updated Nov. 16, 2017 By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. Some of the preseason top cornerback prospects for 2017 were players who have disappointed sources this year. That group includes Florida State’s Tarvarus McFadden, LSU’s Kevin Toliver, USC’s Iman Marshall and Alabama’s Anthony Averett….

Two Small-School OTs Help Weak Class Updated Nov. 8, 2017 By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. A lot was made that offensive tackle was one of the weaker positions in the 2017 NFL Draft. Edge protectors are critical players in the NFL, and there are many teams across the league that are desperate…

Williams Receiving Mid-Round Grades Updated Nov. 3, 2017 By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. A few weeks ago, WalterFootball.com reported that Clemson left tackle Mitch Hyatt had disappointed scouts with his play this season and was receiving mid-round grades from area scouts. Hyatt isn’t alone in the disappointment category, as the larger 2018…

Prediction: Houston Receives a Third-Round Compensatory Pick Updated Nov. 3, 2017 By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. Houston Texans: Maea Teuhema, G, Southeastern Louisiana I have it on good authority that the Texans are getting a third-round compensatory pick for not signing any free agents from other teams in the applicable window despite…

Broncos Aggressively Scouting Top Quarterbacks Updated Nov. 2, 2017 By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. The Broncos made a move at quarterback this week, benching Treveor Siemian and turning to Brock Osweiler as their starting quarterback. It was surprising to outsiders that Denver gave Osweiler the opportunity instead of 2016 first-round pick Paxton…

Teams Feel 2018 NFL Draft is Weak at Wide Receiver Updated Oct. 26, 2017 By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. Over the past few years, NFL Drafts have featured a series of strong classes at wide receiver. The 2014 NFL Draft had five first-round receivers, the 2015 NFL Draft had six, the 2016…

Mixed Grades for Christian Kirk Updated Oct. 19, 2017 By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. Entering the 2017 college football season, one of the wide receivers who had the most buzz about him was Texas A&M’s Christian Kirk. Since his freshman season, Kirk has jumped out to NFL evaluators in games and in…

Teams Grading Clemson LT Mitch Hyatt on Day Three Updated Oct. 12, 2017 By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. In recent years, one of the top college programs for producing NFL talent has been the Clemson Tigers. They have had a string of special wide receivers, a number of first-rounders from their defense,…

Kentucky Junior LB Josh Allen Generating First-Round Buzz Updated Oct. 5, 2017 By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. When NFL media and fans discuss the name Josh Allen, they are typically talking about the quarterback at Wyoming. Allen has a great skill set, and as a result, he is in the discussion to…

Most Teams Grade Averett on Day Two of the 2018 NFL Draft Updated Sept. 28, 2017 By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. Prior to the start of the 2017 college football season, there was some preseason hype for Alabama cornerback Anthony Averett. ESPN’s Todd McShay, among other media draft analysts, projected Averett as…