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Patriots Win 6th Super Bowl in Defensive Battle
Patriots Win 6th Super Bowl in
Defensive Battle

Patriots Win 6th Super Bowl in Defensive
Battle
New England Defeats Rams in 13-3 Title Game

Frank Coyle – Head Scout
www.draftinsiders.com
The NE Patriots beat the LA Rams in the lowest scoring Super

Bowl in history to win their 6th Super Bowl title. The Patriots
win matched the Pittsburgh Steelers for the most SB victories in

history. It was the 6th SB win for the 41 year old QB Tom Brady
who passed former LB Charles Haley who had 5 Super Bowl rings.
In an era of explosive offenses, the title game became a
defensive battle where HC Bill Belichick designed a brilliant
game plan to smother the Rams’ young QB Jared Goff. The Patriots
coach never allowed Goff to settle into the pocket and presented
a diverse blitz package that forced the third year pro Goff to
constantly move in the pocket. Goff completed only 19 of 38

passes for 229 yards and 1 critical 4th quarter interception that
virtually sealed the game for the Pats.
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Patriots QB Tom Brady had a decent performance as a game
manager, though he failed to put up big numbers. He went 21 for
35 passing for 253 yards passing, no TDs and 1 early
interception. He looked to wideout Julian Edelman and TE Rob
Gronkowski in key situations. Edelman caught 10 passes for 141
yards, most in key situations that moved the chains. That
performance earned Edelman his first Super Bowl MVP award. Gronk
made the game clincher with a late reception to the Rams 1 yard
line before rookie back Sony Michel into the endzone for the
game’s sole TD. Michel rushed for 94 yards on 18 carries and 1
TD in another huge postseason performance that balanced the
offense.

The real star of the victory was the Patriots defense which
totaled 4 sacks, multiple pressures and 1 interception while
limiting the Rams string ground game to just 62 yards. That

pressure forced the young Goff to constantly face 2nd and 3rd and
long situations which played into the Pats’ multiple blitz
schemes that never allowed him to settle into a pocket rhyme.
That reflected in Goff’s weak 3 for 13 third down efficiency.

The lowest scoring game in SB history will be viewed as another
ring in the Patriots long legacy of NFL dominance in an era of
Free Agency and salary cap limitations. No other NFL team has
come even close to this type of success especially during the
past twenty five years with only the Broncos winning back to
back SB titles during this period. The Pats look to repeat next
year and defend their title in hopes of becoming the only team
to win back to back SB championships twice.

Frank Coyle – Publisher / Head Scout
www.draftinsiders.com

Senior Bowl 2019 Game Day –
Players to Watch

Senior Bowl 2019 Game Day
Frank Coyle – Head scout Draft Insiders’

  The 2019 Senior Bowl game is here with an interesting roster
of pro prospects who completed the week of practices, physicals
and interviews.

 QB Will Grier of West Virginia is primed for a big game after a
strong week of practices. He gets the advantage of working with
his two top receivers, David Sills and Greg Jennings in this
game. This trio put up incredible numbers over their careers in
the pass happy Big 12 Conference. Grier is prepared for this
game and has the makings of an MVP candidate. QB Trace McSorley
also came ready to play and is focused on this game to prove he
belongs with the top prospects. He is a smart savvy leader who
can be a difference maker in this All-star event.

Look for wideouts Deebo Samuel, Travis Fulgham and David Sills
along with runners Dexter Williams and Wes Hills to be featured
in their offenses with chances to be impact playmakers Saturday.

The NFL Draft 2019 is a class dominated by defensive front seven
prospects and this game features several impact pass rushers.
Look for edge rushers Montez Sweat, Oshane Ximines, L.J Collier
and Ben Banogu to provide impact as outside rushers to be
difference makers in this game. Linebackers, Hanks, Pratt and
Coney showed speed, instincts and playmaking ability this week
after fine careers. Look to them to be in the action throughout
the contest to be the stars on their units. This will be the
final real football action in these prospects for the year with
the offseason workout portion of the NFL Draft process hitting
full stride next week.

Senior Bowl Players to Watch

Offensive Players
Will      Grier                    QB      West Virginia
6024    218
Daniel Jones               QB     Duke 6052    220
Trace McSorley        QB       Penn St.        6002     200
Ryan Finley              QB       North Carolina St. 6040       208
Drew Lock                QB       Missouri         6036     223
Tyree Jackson         QB       Buffalo          6070     249
Dexter Williams      RB      Notre Dame 5112     215
Wes    Hills                RB       Slippery Rock             6005
209
Karan Higdon          RB          Michigan       5090   203
Tony Pollard              RB        Memphis       5115   200
Deebo Samuel         WR         South Carolina        5114   216
David Sills V                      WR      West Virginia                6030
210
Jaylen Smith                  WR       Louisville       6020    221
Travis Fulgham           WR         Old Dominion           6023     210
Terry McLaurin           WR       Ohio St.            6000     205
Penny Hart                     WR     Georgia St.      5080     180
Gary   Jennings           WR       West Virginia                 6010     213
Anthony Johnson     WR         Buffalo           6021      211
Andy Isabella                 WR        Massachusetts         5087    186
Andre Dillard                  OT         Washington St.         6047     310
Kaleb McGary               OT            Washington 6067  321
Max    Scharping          OT            Northern Illinois     6057  320
Chuma Edoga               OT            USC   6036   303
Tytus Howard              OT            Alabama St. 6050  322
Elgton Jenkins               C              Mississippi St.        6043
314
Chris Lindstrom           OG         Boston College           6036      303
Beau Benzschawel     OG           Wisconsin    6062     307
Ben    Powers                  OG       Oklahoma       6037      310

Defensive Players

Montez Sweat              DE        Mississippi St.             6060     252
Oshane Ximines        DE         Old Dominion               6034     241
L.J. Collier                     DE        TCU    6022     280
Byron Cowart             DE         Maryland          6033     297
Ben Banogu                DE         TCU    6034    247
Carl Granderson       DE         Wyoming         6046    246
Jalen Jelks                   DE         Oregon             6054     250
Khalen Saunders      DT         Western Illinois            6005     320
Daylon Mack              DT         Texas A&M     6010     327
Sutton Smith              OLB       Northern Illinois           6003     234
Terrill Hanks               OLB      New Mexico St.            6020    234
Germaine Pratt          ILB         North Carolina St. 6025          240
Te’Von Coney          ILB         Notre Dame 6007     244
Rock Ya-Sin                    CB      Temple           5116     189
Isaiah Johnson              CB       Houston         6022    207
Lonnie Johnson, Jr.   CB    Kentucky       6022    210
Nasir Adderley             S         Delaware        5117     195
Jaquan Johnson        S           Miami (FL)      5103    186
Darnell Savage             S         Maryland         5110     199

 Frank Coyle is a longtime member of the FWAA and a
voter for the Heisman Trophy, Outland Trophy,
Bronko Nagurski, Jim Thorpe, Fred Biletnikoff and
Eddie Robinson awards annually for 25 years. He was
a 20 year Scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl.

Senior Bowl Report – Wednesday
Practices Move Inside Due to
Weather

Senior Bowl 2019

Wednesday’s practices moving to South Alabama
University
Statement from Reese’s            Senior    Bowl    Executive
Director Jim Nagy:
“Because of potential bad weather on Wednesday, we have decided
to move practices to South Alabama’s new indoor facility. Our
number one priority is always player safety. Rather than risk
injury to a player on a slick field or expose them to potential
severe weather, we have opted to go indoors. Unfortunately,
because of severe space limitations, that means our credentialed
media will not be able to attend the practice. We are sorry for
this inconvenience.”

Practice times will remain as scheduled:

North 12:30 pm-2:30 pm
South 3:00 pm-5:00 pm
They are closed to media and the public on Wednesday.

Thursday Practices return to Ladd-Peebles Stadium
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm (North)
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm (South)
* Practices Open To Public Thursday at Ladd-Peebles Stadium

*** Senior Bowl 2019 Game – Jan 26, 2019 Mobile,
Alabama – 1:30 pm CT- NFL Network ***
Weigh-in/Practices – Monday Jan 21st thru Thursday
Jan 24th

For Complete Senior Bowl info including Roster
acceptances
Go to https://www.seniorbowl.com/
Senior Bowl 2019                      Week       –
Practice Schedule
Draft Insiders’ All-Star Games
Frank Coyle/ Publisher – Head Scout

Senior Bowl Week
              The premier All-star event of the
offseason has begun with the Senior Bowl weigh-in
Monday and afternoon practices. Director Jim Nagy
has assembled All-star rosters that promise to have
the usual impact on the NFL Draft 2019. Draft
Insiders’ will have extensive scouting reports in
the upcoming Newsletter along with Web site reports
and Tweets

Senior Bowl Practice Schedule
Tuesday
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm (SOUTH)
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm (NORTH)

Wednesday
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm (NORTH)
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm (SOUTH)

Thursday
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm (NORTH)
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm (SOUTH)

* ALL PRACTICES OPEN TO PUBLIC AT LADD-PEEBLES STADIUM

*** Senior Bowl Game – Jan 26, 2019 Mobile,
Alabama – 1:30 pm CT- NFL Network ***
Weigh-in/Practices – Monday Jan 21st thru Thursday Jan 24th

For Complete Senior Bowl info including Roster
acceptances
Go to https://www.seniorbowl.com/

It’s the Rams vs Patriots in
Super Bowl LIII

It’s the Rams vs Patriots in Super Bowl
LIII

Super Bowl LIII
When: Sunday, Feb. 3 at 6:30 p.m. et on CBS
Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

Frank Coyle – head scout
In probably the most exciting day in NFL history, the Rams and
Patriots won their NFC and AFC championship games with dramatic
overtime victories. The Rams/Patriot game will be a rematch of
Super Bowl XXXVI.

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The Rams return to the Super Bowl in only HC Sean McVay’s second
season after 12 consecutive non-playoff appearances. It is the
Rams’ fourth appearance in the SB. On Sunday, they fought back
twice to tie the Saints and won in overtime on a 57 yard game
winning FG by Greg Zuerlein. It was the longest FG in NFL
Postseason history.

The Patriots go to their third consecutive Super Bowl and 11 th

overall in history and the 9th between HC Bill Belichick and Pro
Bowl QB Tom Brady tenure. They won this time on one their
patented long drives including the game winning drive in
overtime after winning the coin toss. Brady outbattled young
Chiefs’ QB Patrick Mahomes in a postseason classic with the
Patriots prevailing in the end.

We will have our Super Bowl LIII matchup story prior to the
event.

East-West Shrine and                                 NFLPA
All-Star Weeks Begin
East-West Shrine and NFLPA – Major All-Star Weeks Begin

  Both the East-West Shrine and NFLPA All-star weeks begin with
practices. Both events have rosters of many NFL prospects
including small college players looking to highlight their
talent on the main stage.

Draft Insiders’ will have scouting staffs at both All-star
events this week. We will have in-depth evaluation of all the
All-star events in upcoming newsletters.
Draft Insiders’ 2019 January Newslettter will be
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rated, 2 Round Mock Draft and new Top 100 Pro
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All-Star Games

     Jan. 19 – NFLPA Collegiate Game – Rose Bowl, Pasadena, Ca.–
FS1 – 2 pm PT
       Go to http://collegiate.nflpa.com/2019-game-roster/ for
updated info including Rosters

     Jan. 19- East-West Shrine – St. Petersburg, Florida – 3 pm
est – NFL Network
 For Complete East-West Shrine All-star Game info including
updated Roster acceptances
Go to http://www.shrinegame.com/

*** Senior Bowl Game – Jan 26, 2019 Mobile, Alabama – 1:30 pm
CT- NFL Network ***
                         Weigh-in- Practices – Monday Jan 21st
thru Thursday Jan 24th
For Complete Senior Bowl info including Roster acceptances
Go to https://www.seniorbowl.com/

 Key Postseason Dates
January 15 – Deadline for college players that are underclassmen
to apply for special eligibility. A list of players who are
accepted into the NFL Draft will be sent to clubs on January 19.

Jan 19 – East-West Shrine Game, Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg,
Florida.
Jan 19 – NFLPA All-Star Game, Rose Bowl, Pasadena, Ca.

January 20 – AFC and NFC Championship Games.
January 26 – Senior Bowl, Ladd-Peebles Stadium, Mobile, Alabama.

January 27 – NFL Pro Bowl, Camping World Stadium, Orlando,
Florida.
January 27 – An assistant coach, whose team is participating in
the Super Bowl, who has previously interviewed for another
club’s head coaching job may have a second interview with such
club no later than the Sunday preceding the Super Bowl.

                 Feb 3 – **** Super Bowl LIIl **** Mercedes Benz
Stadium, Atlanta, Ga.

Draft Insiders’ 2018 All-Pro
Teams

Draft Insiders’ All-Pro Teams
Frank Coyle/ Head scout

 Draft Insiders’ announces its annual Pro Bowl teams with the
NFC and AFC championship games set for next Sunday, the Chiefs
host the Patriots and the Saints play the Rams,

  The NFL’s four best teams with square off for the honor to
meet in the Super Bowl on Feb. 3 rd . The four finalists have
dominated out Pro Bowl clubs, along with several interesting
first year and young players. The four title game clubs were the
four highest scoring teams in the league in 2018 as the NFL
continues in a dominate pass oriented game.

MVP – QB Patrick Mahomes – Chiefs
Defensive POY – DT Aaron Donald – Rams

Comeback POY – QB Andrew Luck – Colts

Rookies of the Year
  Offense – RB Saquon Barkley – Giants
  Defense – LB Darius Leonard – Colts

* rookies

Draft Insiders’ 2019 January Newslettter will be
available this week – All Underclassmen, 2 Round
MD, and new Top 100 Pro Prospects

Draft Insiders’ Pro Bowl Teams
First Team
Offense
Quarterback: Patrick Mahomes – Kansas City Chiefs

Running Back: * Saquon Barkley – New York Giants
1A Type: Tyreek Hill – Kansas City Chiefs

Tight End: Travis Kelce – Kansas City Chiefs

Wide Receivers:
 Michael Thomas – New Orleans Saints
 DeAndre Hopkins – Houston Texans
Left Tackle: David Bakhtiari – Green Bay Packers
Right Tackle: Mitchell Schwartz – Kansas City Chiefs

Left Guard: * Quenton Nelson – Indianapolis Colts
Right Guard: Zack Martin – Dallas Cowboys
Center: Jason Kelce – Philadelphia Eagles

Defense
Edge Rushers:
 J.J. Watt – Houston Texans
 Khalil Mack – Chicago Bears
 Cameron Jordan – New Orleans Saints

Tackles:
   Aaron Donald – Los Angeles Rams
  Chris Jones – Kansas City Chiefs

Linebackers:
Luke Kuechly – Carolina Panthers
Bobby Wagner – Seattle Seahawks
* Darius Leonard – Indianapolis Colts

Cornerbacks: Kyle Fuller – Chicago Bears
 Stephon Gilmore – New England Patriots

Safeties:
  * Derwin James – Los Angeles Chargers
  Eddie Jackson – Chicago Bears
  Nickel Back: Desmond King – Los Angeles Chargers

Special Teams
Placekicker: Aldrick Rosas – New York Giants
Punter: * Michael Dickson – Seattle Seahawks
Kick Returner: Andre Roberts – New York Jets
Punt Returner: Tarik Cohen – Chicago Bears
Special Teamer: Adrian Phillips – Los Angeles Chargers

Second Team
Offense
Quarterback:
  Drew Brees – New Orleans Saints

Running Back:
Todd Gurley – Los Angeles Rams
1A Type: Christian McCaffrey – Carolina Panthers

Tight End: George Kittle – San Francisco 49ers

Wide Receivers:
Julio Jones – Atlanta Falcons
Amari Cooper – Dallas Cowboys

Left Tackle: Duane Brown – Seattle Seahawks
Right Tackle: Ryan Ramczyk – New Orleans Saints

 Left Guard: Joel Bitonio – Cleveland Browns
 Right Guard: Marshal Yanda – Baltimore Ravens
 Center: Maurkice Pouncey – Pittsburgh Steelers

Defense
Edge Rushers:
 Von Miller – Denver Broncos
 Myles Garrett – Cleveland Browns
 Danielle Hunter – Minnesota Vikings

Tackles:
 Fletcher Cox – Philadelphia Eagles
 Jurrell Casey – Tennessee Titans
Linebackers:
 C.J. Mosley – Baltimore Ravens
 * Leighton Vander Esch – Dallas Cowboys
T.J. Watt – Pittsburgh Steelers

Cornerbacks:
   Byron Jones – Dallas Cowboys
   Xavien Howard – Miami Dolphins

Safeties:
  Jamal Adams – New York Jets
  Harrison Smith – Minnesota Vikings
  Nickel Back: * Denzel Ward – Cleveland Browns

Special Teams
Placekicker: Justin Tucker – Baltimore Ravens
Punter: Johnny Hekker – Los Angeles Rams
Kick Returner: Cordarrelle Patterson – New England Patriots
Punt Returner: Desmond King – Los Angeles Chargers
Special Teamer: Cory Littleton – Los Angeles Rams

Frank Coyle is a longtime member of the FWAA and a voter for the
Heisman Trophy, Outland Trophy, Bronko Nagurski, Jim Thorpe,
Fred Biletnikoff and Eddie Robinson awards annually for 25
years. He was a 20 year Scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl.

Draft               Insiders’                     Rookie
Spotlight – RB Sony Michel –
Patriots

Draft Insiders’ Rookie Spotlight – RB Sony
Michel – Patriots
  By Frank Coyle

         Draft Insiders’ will post Rookie spotlight players
regularly and their Scouting Report from our NFL Draft 2018
Yearbook. Scouting Reports are written from the fall into March
annually.

Rookie runner Sony Michel has been one of the top impact first
year players in the NFL this season. He has been a difference
maker for the Patriots current playoff run. In their opening
playoff game victory over the Chargers, he rushed for 129 yards
on 24 carries for 3 TDs and 1 reception for 9 yards. He was
instrumental as their run to a 35-0 first half advantage that
never relinquished.

For his rookie season, he rushed for 931 yards on just 209
carries for a 4.5 yard average and 6 TDs. He added 7 receptions.
Over the season, he has split time with veteran James White to
give the Pats a combo that averaged 4.5 yards per attempt.

Michel is an every down back and one of the most productive
runners over an SEC career prior to this season. His well
rounded talent translated quickly to the NFL and he has been an
interchangeable part for all the Patriots offensive packages.

 Here is his Scouting Report from Draft Insiders’
Yearbook 2018 written March 2018
 Sony Michel #1 – Georgia                         5-11          215
       – Sp. 4.50
   Hindu Theory: Isaiah Crowell                              Rating
60

Talented multi-dimensional all around back has been an impact
performer for the Bulldogs the past three seasons. Earned SEC
honors in 2017 after an excellent overall performance. Tough
natural low based runner shows quick feet with good size and
speed to be an NFL feature back. Slides nicely laterally and
runs with a wiggle to string multiple moves together. Gets to
top speed quickly with the ability to adjust his speed and
change gears well. On the 2nd level, he has a burst to run away
from defenders. Displays good lower body power and is able to
make consistent yardage after contact. Keeps his pad level down
to run over defenders. Developing receiver comes out of the
backfield quickly into his routes. Shows reliable hands and
capable of making the tough catch. In space, he knows what to do
with the ball and shows the burst to take the play the distance.
Very effective on screens and shorter routes, though only a
limited route tree and needs some further development. Displayed
the ability to run inside and outside, though not a physical
downhill power back between the tackles. As a pass blocker, he’s
alert, aware and competent at picking up the blitz. Keeps his
feet well and shows good balance and functional strength.
Explosive when he sees a crease and is capable of making huge
yardage. Good vision and awareness to keep drives alive.
Versatile talent to give an offense a unique weapon to command
special attention in every situation and high level 1A type.

The Numbers: As a senior in 2017, he shared time with Nick
Chubb and played in 14 games and rushed for 1227 yards on 156
carries for a 7.9 yard average and 16 TDs. He caught 9 passes
for 96 yards and 1 TD. As a junior, he rushed for 840 yards on
152 carries for a 5.5 average and 4 TDs. He caught 22 passes for
149 yards and 1 TD. As a sophomore, he rushed for over 1000
yards with 8 TDs and 26 receptions and 3 TDs. Over his career,
he rushed for 3638 yards on 591 carries for 6.2 yard average
with 33 rushing TDs and 64 catches with 6 TDs. At the NFL
Combine, he came in at 5’10”, 214 lbs. and ran a 4.54 time. He
did 22 reps, a 4.21 shuttle and no other events. At the pro day,
he looked sharp in drills, catching the ball and looking smooth
in routes.

The Skinny: Natural runner and receiver with good speed to
change games. Nice combination of speed, power and cutting
skills. Combines the size, quickness and strength to get into
the end zone. Well-rounded with the suddenness to get outside
and make the corner with the burst to hit the home run. Rising
talent probably goes in the top 50 prospects and capable of
being a quality feature back similar to rookie sensation Alvin
Kamara who we were very high on last year. Kamara’s YB Scouting
Report is on web site. Also, Frank Gore and Isaiah Crowell in
size, style and speed. Fine addition with starting talent to be
a three down back, though more a complete 1A type and nice asset
for any backfield.

Draft Projection: 2nd Round
Draft    Insiders’     Rookie
Spotlight – LB Darius Leonard
– Colts

Draft Insiders’ Rookie Spotlight – LB
Darius Leonard – Colts
By Frank Coyle

         Draft Insiders’ will post Rookie spotlight players
regularly and their Scouting Report from our NFL Draft 2018
Yearbook. Scouting Reports are written from the fall into March
annually.

Rookie Darius Leonard has been one of the top impact first year
players in the NFL this season. He has been a major difference
maker for the Colts playoff run. He has been an every down
defender and one of the most productive defenders in the league.
His well rounded talent translated quickly to the NFL and he has
been an interchangeable defender for all the Colts package
defenses

 Here is his Scouting Report from Draft Insiders’
Yearbook 2018 written March 2018

 Darius Leonard #10     South Carolina St
6-2      235       – Sp. 4.65
    Hindu Theory: Thomas Davis
                                   Rating 80
Athletic, active, senior finished his small college career with
incredible consistency as an every down defender. Earned MEAC
honors annually, completing his career with an impressive Senior
Bowl week. Long rangy defender with fine field speed to make
plays at the opposite sideline and drop in coverage. Lean frame
and probably has maxed out at the 235 lb. level. His
athleticism, quickness, toughness and consistent effort vs a
high level of competition stand out on film. Good movement
skills with good instincts and fluid hips. Top instincts and
quick reactions to use his fine speed and athleticism to make
plays. Fiery on-field character with explosive closing speed and
able to cover a lot of ground quickly in pursuit. Flashes burst
to close on the ball especially in close quarters. Powerful
tackler and really brings his pads on contact and consistently
able to finish. Good initial quickness off the snap to read
plays and defeat blocking angles. Able to contort his body to
dip around a block and drop ball-carriers. Holds point fairly
well with adequate functional strength. Above average change-of-
direction allows him to redirect in space and stay with
receivers. Developing cover man with improving ball skills to
compete for the Will position in the NFL. That is his best
position. Very experienced and effective on all special teams’
coverage units where his sure tackling ranks him as one of the
premier special teams’ defenders in this class. High level of
self-motivation and excellent competitive drive. Outstanding
quickness makes it tough for blockers to get a good fit and
compensates for marginal size. Moves laterally well and keeps
blockers off his body to flow to the ball. Well-developed
backfield vision and usually on time recognizing route concepts.
In 2017, he had 114 tackles with 12 TFL and 8.5 sacks, 10 QB
hurries, 1 FF, 1 PBU and 2 interceptions. Earned 1st team MEAC
honors. In 2016, started 11 games and posted 124 tackles with
14.5 TFLs, 3.5 sacks, 4 FF, 3 PBU and 2 interceptions. Earned
1st team MEAC honors. Good early part time defender and special
teams’ performer from his true freshman season. Over his career,
recorded 394 tackles with 22 sacks, 53 TFLs, 8 FF, 3 FR, 6
interceptions and 7 PBUs. At the NFL Combine, he came in at
6’2”, 234 lbs. with 34 3/8” arms. He ran a 4.70 time with a 1.67
ten-yard split and did 17 reps.         He was average in the
positional drills. Lack of ideal size causes concern about
durability. Best fit as Will backer. Many of the same skills as
Thomas Davis with keen instincts, big play talent and good work
habits. Rising top 100 prospect with upside and the AA to become
a pro playmaker in either a 4-3 or 3-4 set. Fine run and chase
defender and rising talent with early starting ability. Needs
work in coverage for nickel role, but displays the skills to
start there. Outstanding special teams’ ability earns him a
roster spot. Top three small college prospect to be a fixture in
a 4-3 set. Probable Will starter with some coverage work.

       Draft Projection: 3rd Round
Senior           Bowl         2019         Finalizes
Roster

Senior Bowl 2019 Finalizes Roster

 Mobile, Ala. – The Reese’s Senior Bowl has finalized its 2019
roster with the addition of eight players.

This is another strong nationwide group of pro prospects
assembled by first year Senior Bowl director, Jim Nagy.

  For   Complete   Senior   Bowl   2019   Roster        go   to
https://www.seniorbowl.com/accepted-invites.php

 Added to the roster this week were Alabama offensive lineman
Ross Piersbacher, Ole Miss offensive lineman Javon Patterson,
Texas A&M center Erik McCoy, linebacker Alaka Otaro and
defensive lineman Kingsley Keke, Miami (FL) safety Sheldrick
Redwine, Ohio State wide receiver Terry McLaurin and UC-Davis
wide receiver Keelan Doss.

 McCoy is a fourth-year junior graduate who has declared for the
2019 NFL Draft. He is one of five junior graduates on this
year’s roster, joining Auburn quarterback Jarrett Stidham, NC
State wide receiver Jakobi Meyers, Utah State tight end Dax
Raymond and West Virginia linebacker David Long.

 “After a very thorough process that actually began last summer,
we are excited to finalize the rosters for our 70th annual
Reese’s Senior Bowl game,” said Reese’s Senior Bowl Executive
Director Jim Nagy. “Our main objective is to provide the 32 NFL
member clubs with the best rosters possible and this collection
of players truly represents the best that college football, at
all levels, had to offer this year.”

 The official game week North/South rosters will be
released on Wednesday, Jan. 16.
 The 2019 Reese’s Senior Bowl is January 26th at 1:30pm at Ladd-
Peebles Stadium. Tickets can be purchased at www.seniorbowl.com,
at 151 Dauphin St. in downtown Mobile or at Piggly Wiggly
locations.

 Reese’s Senior Bowl week begins on Monday, Jan. 21 and
practices will be on Tuesday (Jan. 22), Wednesday (Jan. 23) and
Thursday (Jan. 24) at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. They are free and
open to the public.

 All three practices and the game will be televised live by NFL
Network

              ** Senior Bowl Game – Jan 26, 2019 Mobile, Alabama
– 1:30 pm CT- NFL Network **
               Weigh-in- Practices – Monday Jan 21st thru
Thursday Jan 24th
                                                          Go to
https://www.seniorbowl.com/
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