Participation at the NFL Scouting Combine has dwindled in recent years. None of my top-five prospects — Cam Ward, Abdul Carter, Travis Hunter, Mason Graham, and Jalon Walker — tested in Indianapolis. That being said, it is still a great proving ground for unheralded players in the middle rounds of the NFL Draft. It’s also … Read more
Nick Emmanwori exceeds expectations as an athlete: We knew Nick Emmanwori was going to be a great athlete, but in Indianapolis, he showed he’s a rare athlete. At 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds, he flew over 11 feet in the broad, 43 inches in the vertical and ran a 4.38 40-yard dash. Armand Membou takes aim … Read more
The offensive linemen showcased their immense athletic skill at intimidating size inside Lucas Oil Stadium to conclude the 2025 NFL Combine on Sunday. These blockers are a rock-solid group, highlighted by a plethora of potential tackle-to-guard converts at the next level. The tallest offensive line group in combine history did not disappoint on the field. Here … Read more
Welcome to the Thursday edition of the Pick Six newsletter! I feel like I’ve been talking about the NFL Scouting Combine for two weeks now and the event HASN’T EVEN STARTED, but that will be changing today with the on-field activities finally kicking off. The on-field workouts will run from Feb. 27 thru March 3 … Read more
Where would that quarterback have ranked in last year’s class? It’s a common question during every pre-draft process, and it’s something teams may factor into their grades before ultimately deciding to select or pass on a passer early in the draft. And in 2024, we saw a record six quarterbacks picked in the first 12 … Read more
On the eve of the NFL Scouting Combine’s on-field workouts, a handful of players are still flying under the radar. I’m looking to change that by highlighting some of my favorite prospects who haven’t gotten enough credit so far in the pre-draft process. The list starts with one of the most productive quarterbacks in FBS … Read more
For well over a year, experts, analysts, fans and couch coaches all agreed — a rarity in today’s sports world — the 2024 NBA Draft class would not be the strongest in league history, and, in fact, would be one of the weaker iterations in recent years. That has, so far, been proven right with … Read more
Jaxson Dart is too reliant on deep throws: When Dart struggled, he had a hard time manufacturing first downs against defenses that disallowed those deep shots. Isaiah Bond needs to prove he can win with more than speed: Elite speed aside, Bond needs to further develop his route running and strength if he is going … Read more
Cowboys fans want RB Ashton Jeanty: Jeanty is a total-package backfield playmaker with impressive balance, footwork, vision, explosiveness and big-play ability — reminiscent of Alvin Kamara. He is a first-round offensive weapon who can succeed behind any blocking scheme. And with the first overall pick, Titans fans select… QB Cam Ward: Appreciating Ward — an … Read more
If any team was going to turn Sunday afternoon’s highly anticipated showdown between No. 7 UConn and No. 4 South Carolina into a blowout, the money would have been on the defending national champion Gamecocks, who entered with a 71-game winning streak at home. Instead, the Huskies jumped out to an early lead and cruised … Read more