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By Walter Cherepinsky – @walterfootball Feb. 26, 2017 If you missed the tweets regarding Mike Mayock’s conference call Monday afternoon, here are some of the important things he had to say regarding the 2018 NFL Draft: Lamar Jackson is the “most electrifying” player in the draft. Calvin Ridley and Christian Kirk are the best route-runners….

Kalen Ballage, 6-2/222 Running Back Arizona State Kalen Ballage Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Quick burst First-step quickness Fast to the hole and to hit the second level Second gear in the open field Elusive runner; good moves in the open field Athletic Smooth runner Natural receiving back Good route-runner Soft hands Quick feet…

Brian O’Neill, 6-6/298 Offensive Tackle Pittsburgh Brian O’Neill Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Athletic Quick feet Agility Fits well in a zone-blocking system Can bend at the knee Ability to bend Quick out of his stance Length Height Upside Interviewed well at the Senior Bowl Weaknesses: Lacks strength Lacks heavy hands Doesn’t pack a…

James Washington, 5-10/210 Wide Receiver Oklahoma State James Washington Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Deceptively fast Stretches the defense Tracks the ball well Threat to score on any touch Forces teams to keep a safety deep Impacts game plans Good hands Adept at finding soft spots in zone Can defeat double teams Good athleticism…

Darius Leonard, 6-2/229 Linebacker South Carolina State Darius Leonard Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Instinctive Excellent run defender Sideline-to-sideline speed Good tackler Comfortable in space Can break down and make tackles in space Quick Diagnosis skills Play recognition Quick to read his keys Fits a 4-3 or 3-4 defense Always around the ball Quick…

Rashaad Penny, 5-10/224 Running Back San Diego State Rashaad Penny Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Surprising speed for a big back Quickness to the hole and second level Has the speed to break off long runs Size to be a power back Quick feet Impressive vision Good balance Runs decisively between the tackles Physical…