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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…

Sources See First-Round Potential for Northwestern QB Thorson Updated Sept. 21, 2017 By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. Even though it is very early in the process, there has been a lot of buzz and acclaim for the quarterback prospects for the 2018 NFL Draft. A lot of attention has been heaped on…

Some Sources Question Malik Jefferson's Love of Football Updated Sept. 14, 2017 By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. Since before his freshman season, Texas linebacker Malik Jefferson has had attention on him as a potential future high draft pick for the NFL. Jefferson was a top recruit for Texas and former coach Charlie…

South Carolina TE Creating Buzz in Scouting Community Updated Sept. 6, 2017 By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. One wouldn’t think that  a Week 1 stat line of one reception for -2 yards would come from a player who is creating a real buzz in the scouting community, but that is what is…

Durability Concerns Plague Florida State DE Josh Sweat Updated Aug. 30, 2017 By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. Every year, durability and injuries play a big role in sending first-round talents into the second and third day of the NFL draft. Last year, teams had major medical concerns on Auburn edge rusher Carl…

Teams Have Major Off-The-Field Concerns With Callaway Updated Aug. 29, 2017 By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. Over the past few seasons, scouting sources from across the league have raved about the play-making potential of Florida wide receiver Antonio Callaway. The explosive Callaway jumped out to evaluators as a freshman and sophomore even…

Sources Identify Three Small-school Sleepers Updated Aug. 21, 2017 By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. The 2018 NFL Draft process is well underway around the NFL as scouts hit fall practices around the nation. Teams start out with watchlists, and WalterFootball.com has identified a lot of the top prospects with some small-school sleepers…

Top Scout Sees Three Prospects Better Than Quarterbacks Updated Aug. 8, 2017 By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. Entering the 2017 college football season, a lot has been made about the high level of talent and the abundance of quarterback prospects for the 2018 NFL Draft. USC’s Sam Darnold, Wyoming’s Josh Allen, Louisville’s…

Top Scout Sees Ohio State's Jerome Baker and Clemson's Kendall Joseph on Day 2 Updated Aug. 1, 2017 By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. A year ago, I had a report that scouts were warning that Clemson linebacker Ben Boulware was being an overhyped prospect by the media heading into the season. This…

Sources see Washington LT Trey Adams as Top 2018 Talent Updated July 24, 2017 By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. One of the unique parts of the 2017 NFL Draft was the lack of talent at the offensive tackle position. NFL teams always have a demand for edge blockers who can protect their…