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Multiple Teams Grade Brad Kaaya in Mid Rounds Updated Nov. 10, 2016 By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. It has been a number of years since the NFL had a strong quarterback class entering the league, and that streak looks likely to extend with an underwhelming 2017 NFL Draft. A few weeks ago,…

Differing Views on Cam Robinson Updated Nov. 3, 2016 By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. It has become very clear that the 2017 NFL Draft could be very weak at the offensive tackle position. The top two prospects at the position are Notre Dame’s Mike McGlinchey and Alabama’s Cam Robinson. McGlinchey has suggested…

Deshaun Watson's Draft Stock Plummeting Updated Oct. 27, 2016 By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. Entering the 2016 season, there was a lot of hype for Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson. He was coming off a prolific sophomore campaign in which he led the Tigers to the National Championshipand played extremely well in a…

Zach Cunningham Receiving Late First-, Early Second-Round Grades Updated Oct. 20, 2016 By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. In the first half of the 2016 season, there have been some highly hyped linebackers, such as Florida’s Jarrad Davis, Alabama’s Reuben Foster, Ohio State’s Raekwon McMillan, and Clemson’s Ben Boulware. While some of them…

Ohio State's Lattimore Receiving High First-Round Grades Updated Oct. 13, 2016 By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. A few weeks ago, WalterFootball.com was the first to report that Ohio State redshirt sophomore safety Malik Hooker was receiving high first-round grades for the 2017 NFL Draft. Sources from multiple teams are raving about Hooker…

Some Teams See Malik McDowell as a Top 10 Talent Updated Oct. 6, 2016 By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. Going into the month of October, one wouldn’t think that a defensive lineman with a total of 13 tackles, 1.5 for a loss, and zero sacks would be receiving high first-round grades. However,…

Sources Excited About Ohio State Safety Malik Hooker Updated Sept. 29, 2016 By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. Every year in college football, there are some players who come out of nowhere to end up being hot NFL prospects. One player who fits that description this year is Ohio State redshirt sophomore safety…

Illinois Could Have Two First Round DEs Updated Sept. 21, 2016 By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. There has been a good amount of hype about Illinois defensive end Dawuane Smoot, as a few draft analysts have projected Smoot among the top 10 prospects for the 2017 NFL Draft. In speaking with multiple…

Teams Prefer Anthony Walker Lighter, Faster Updated Sept. 18, 2016 By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. Entering the 2016 season, NFL sources felt that linebacker had the potential to be a position of strength in the 2017 NFL Draft. They felt that inside linebackers like Florida’s Jarrad Davis, Ohio State’s Raekwon McMillan, Alabama’…

Teams Think James Conner Should Return for Senior Year Updated Sept. 16, 2016 By Charlie Campbell. Follow Charlie on Twitter @draftcampbell. One of the happiest moments of the college football season has been the return of Pittsburgh running back James Conner. What was supposed to be a big 2015 season for Conner never got off…