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Packers GM Brian Gutekunst discusses challenges of 17-game NFL schedule ...

Brian Gutekunst gets aggressive to put the Packers in line for Super Bowl run.  With the help of Russ Ball, they make some moves to free up cap space.  Packers are sitting at $2,857,641 in free cap space.  Not for long.

Who is Matt LaFleur? Get to know the Packers’ young head coach ...

Lafleur has surprised us with his coaching staff hires.  I can say with 100% confidence, nobody saw this coming.

Boston College vs. Virginia Tech prediction: Eagles the pick

Jeff Hafley DC.

Jason Rebrovich

Jason Rebrovich DL coach.

Vince Oghobaase To Become Defensive Line Coach At Boston College ...

Vince Oghobaase Asst. DL/Run game Coordinator.

Anthony Campanile interviewing for Dolphins’ defensive coordinator job ...

Anthony Campanile LB coach.

5 things to know about Packers safeties coach Ryan Downard

Ryan Downard DB coach.

Derrick Ansley's Vision for the 2023 Defense

Derrick Ansley Pass game Coordinator.

Get to know Packers receiver Myles White

Myles White Assist WR coach.

Vikings Expected To Re-sign Former QB Sean Mannion | iHeart

Sean Mannion Asst. QB coach.

All the hires I had posted on my last mock draft and offseason.  Wink, wink!  Like I said, all surprise hires. Here come some more surprises.  Enjoy!

Packers release the following players:

k155wtaxrmlt5ylq8w0u.jpg David Bakhtiari LT, cap saved $21.5m.

hmurpujx9njbxj6ndcpj.jpg Royce Newman G, cap saved $605,611.

lqe93fqacjnzp1tifdyi.jpg Luke Tenuta OL, cap saved $705,000.

fpzz6ulncuoqdnqinu60.jpg De'Vondre Campbell ILB, cap saved $10.6m post June 1st tag.  ($36,268,252 cap space available.)

Packers make following restructures: (Disclaimer, I hope I did the math right.)

fk8jypv57oxhsqtpjv6u.jpg Kenny Clark DT 4yrs. $16m 80%, cap hit $11.2m.  Cap saved $14,890,000.

p9ouoja0fxkvzwt1htgs.jpg Aaron Jones RB 2yrs. $7m 80%, cap hit $5.6m.  Cap saved $11,570,000.  ($62,728,252 cap space available.)

Packers resign the following:

qdqdfah0e7pxpvssnycs.jpg Darnell Savage Jr. SS 3yrs. $10m 80%, cap hit $8m.

zxomjswrnh8pdvatpkox.jpg Rudy Ford FS/ST 2yrs. $5m 80%, cap hit $4m.

cxwpp6orubr2uameexc1.jpg Keisean Nixon CB/RS 3yrs. $6m 80%, cap hit $4.5m.  ($61,228,252 cap space available after resigns and $15m league cap increase.)

Packers make the following trades:

ymlqmz27ofrszujdmndj.jpg Samori Toure WR to New England for 2025 7th round pick.  Cap saved, $1,004,253.

gvxv5iqob2xlng5knhdt.jpg Packer's trade pick #41 to Denver for LT Garett Bolles.  Cap hit $20m. ($42,232,505 cap space available.)

Packers sign the following free agents:

zdl7exm2stwsvxplmx5e.jpg DaQuan Jones DT Bills 3yrs. $7m 80%, cap hit $5.25m.

w0d1roioysxfcf9akxbt.jpg Jordan Fuller FS Rams 4yrs. $10m 80%, cap hit $7m.

ytb5mcyzapfz45lwxc1e.jpg Josey Jewell ILB Broncos 4yrs. $9m 80%, cap hit $6.3m.

nywc6uessnl8bebcj4he.jpg Kevin Dotson RG Rams 4yrs. $10m 80%, cap hit $7m.

aejjfwl54a38cv23komv.jpg Derrick Henry RB Titans 2yrs. $10m 80%, cap hit $8m.  ($13,932,505 cap space available before draft.)

NFL Draft:  I have 40 roster spots claimed for the 2024 season.  The 13 opens will come from the draft and within the teams 2023 roster.

#25.  Packer's select:

Alabama CB Kool-Aid McKinstry Highlights ᴴᴰ - YouTube

Kool-Aid McKinstry CB/RS Alabama OUTSIDE MAN/PRESS CB

QB RATING WHEN TARGETED: 66.4
TACKLING:
 
88%
RUN DEFENSE:
 
91%
COVERAGE:
 
95%
ZONE:
 
90%
MAN/PRESS:
 
91%

 

  • Exhibits exceptional awareness in zone coverage, consistently reading and reacting to the quarterback and unfolding plays.
  • Boasts impressive length, adeptly leveraging it to disrupt passes and intimidate receivers with his extended reach.
  • Admirably skilled in bump and run, utilizing foot quickness and hip fluidity to mirror and challenge receivers instantly.
  • Demonstrates remarkable ball skills, particularly when facing the quarterback, frequently contesting and disrupting pass attempts effectively.
  • Physical and authoritative at the route's peak, especially when receivers attempt to assert dominance through aggressive play.
  • Exudes a composed demeanor even in disarray, maintaining poise and making necessary adjustments without appearing flustered.
  • Manifests as a potent communicator within Saban’s defense, ensuring teammates are positioned accurately for diverse zone-match coverage schemes.
  • Provides added value in the return game, showcasing explosive punt return skills that complement his defensive prowess.

#57.  Packer's select:

 WVU football announces players of the week | WBOY.com

Zach Frazier C/G W. Virigina

PASS BLOCKING:
 
85%
RUN BLOCKING:
 
82%

 

  • Adequate foot quickness to remain outside. Can get to the second level with surprising agility when adjusting to moving defenders. Underrated athleticism, agility, balance, and even straight-line speed to contribute.
  • Fires out of his stance with a good pad level, consistently winning at the point of attack.
  • Solid positional run blocker who flashes the nasty demeanor and killer instinct scouts covet.
  • Exhibits good patience in pass protection, sitting back in his set rather than leaning and lunging.
  • He’s a coordinated athlete who can win at the point of attack in the run game, and Frazier can also move to consistently land blocks at the second level.
  • Awareness is above-average for his limited experience. Sells trap block and can turn to seal. Fluid getting to and adjust at the second level.

#88.  Packer's select:

How USC safety Calen Bullock became a defensive leader

Calen Bullock FS USC

QB RATING WHEN TARGETED: 95.2
TACKLING:
 
80%
RUN DEFENSE:
 
54%
COVERAGE:
 
91%
ZONE:
 
86%
MAN/PRESS:
 
88%

 

  • His length and leaping ability allow him to high point the ball and make plays. Bullock would have had bigger interception numbers in college had opposing quarterbacks not gone out of their way to avoid him.
  • He’s also very good in zone coverage, showing a great understanding of routes and the ability to close quickly.
  • Has a tall frame and long arms, plus strong hands, giving him a huge catch radius.
  • Flashes good ball skills. Bullock has the fluidity and change-of-direction ability to mirror quicker receivers underneath.
  • Has good ball skills to locate and attack the ball in the air.
  • He’s tall framed with long arms to match. With his powerful hands, straight-line speed, and fluidity in his hips, turning and chasing downfield shouldn’t be a problem.

#91.  Packer's select:

NC State LB Payton Wilson ready for 2022 season: 'This is the best my ...

Payton Wilson LB N.C St. MULI-ROLE LB

 

TACKLING:
 
91%
PASS RUSH:
 
75%
RUN DEFENSE:
 
83%
COVERAGE:
 
89%

 

  • Wilson has enough speed to chase and run in pursuit. He has the overall athleticism to hold up in space when dropping into coverage.
  • He can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler with a non-stop motor, Wilson also shows good awareness when dropping into coverage.
  • Made Bruce Feldman's Freak's List - ranked #48. He wrote " The 6-4, 230-pound former North Carolina state champion high school wrestler has vertical-jumped 36 inches, and coaches say he will “easily” run the 40 in the 4.49 to 4.54 range."
  • Keeps feet moving after initial contact. Jumps inside as a counter to typical rush but needs to show a larger variety of moves.
  • Shows a burst to close. Flashes explosive hitting ability and good lateral and downfield pursuit.
  • Wilson takes proper angles and shows impressive closing speed. He’s also outstanding in space and is one of the best coverage guys in this class.
  • He’s a natural in coverage, with the movement skills of a defensive back in man coverage against tight ends.

#125.  Packer's select:

Ray Davis, Alex Raynor shine in Kentucky football win | Lexington ...

Ray Davis RB Kentucky DUAL-ROLE BACK

 

RUSHING:
 
90%
BREAK TACKLES:
 
78%
RECEIVING/HANDS:
 
70%
PASS BLOCKING:
 
40%
RUN BLOCKING:
 
69%

 

  • Powerful running style, effective in breaking tackles and gaining yards after contact.
  • Displays good vision and patience in identifying rushing lanes.
  • Reliable pass-catcher with solid route-running capabilities.
  • Maintains a low center of gravity for better balance and stability.
  • Decent acceleration and burst through gaps.
  • Resilient and durable, capable of handling a substantial workload.
  • Versatile, adapting well to various offensive schemes.
  • Proven ability to find the end zone.

#169.  Packer's select:

WATCH: Wake Forest Football pre-Boston College press conference with ...

Malik Mustapha SS Wake Forest MAN-ZONE BOX/STRONG SAFETY

 

QB RATING WHEN TARGETED: 91.6
TACKLING:
 
67%
RUN DEFENSE:
 
85%
COVERAGE:
 
71%
ZONE:
 
68%
MAN/PRESS:
 
73%

 

  • Elite athletic skills -- Made Bruce Feldman's 'Freaks List' at number 59. He wrote: "The 5-10, 205 junior is a 1,300-pound lifter (that includes his bench, squat and clean) and has vertical-jumped 36 1/2 inches this offseason. He also plays really, really fast, having hit 23 MPH on the GPS in a game."
  • Is athletic enough to play just about any style of coverage and dominate. Mustapha typically lines up in press, where Mustapha has the quick, powerful hands to disrupt receivers at the line of scrimmage.
  • Straight-line speed to take a pick to the house. Can punish receivers with closing speed and desire to hit at max impact.
  • Great on route recognition and has click-and-close ability
  • His ball skills are very good. Mustapha tracks the ball well downfield and has the hands and coordination to come away with interceptions even when he isn’t targeted often.
  • Is an explosive mover with quickness and speed. He’s at his best attacking downhill, shooting gaps in run support, and disrupting the backfield.
  • Very good in run support, an aggressive tackler, and capable of breaking down and securing tackles in space.
  • Very aggressive attacking receiver blocks and tackles like a safety.

#200.  Packer's select:

Jaylin Simpson - Football - Auburn University Athletics

Jaylin Simpson CB Auburn DUAL-ROLE MAN/PRESS CB

QB RATING WHEN TARGETED: 57.1
TACKLING:
 
76%
RUN DEFENSE:
 
62%
COVERAGE:
 
94%
ZONE:
 
86%
MAN/PRESS:
 
89%

 

  • Does a good job getting his head around in time when playing with his back to the line of scrimmage. Has the ability to cover quickness underneath.
  • Reads the QB and gets good breaks on the ball. Bigger hitter than his slight frame implies. Closes quickly and generates explosion.
  • He’s tall-framed with long arms to match. With his powerful hands, straight-line speed, and fluidity in his hips, turning and chasing downfield shouldn’t be a problem.
  • He’s tall-framed with long arms to match. With his powerful hands, straight-line speed, and fluidity in his hips, turning and chasing downfield shouldn’t be a problem.
  • Has the change-of-direction ability to mirror underneath but did solid work out of press and off coverage.
  • In coverage, Simpson has the fluid hips and speed to turn and run with athletic tight ends. Simpson also shows tremendous awareness and an understanding of routes when sitting back in zone coverage, with the twitch and speed to close on the ball quickly.

#216.  Packer's select:

Steve Avila and Brandon Coleman of the TCU Horned Frogs block against ...

Brandon Coleman OL TCU MULTI-ROLE OL

 

PASS BLOCKING:
 
71%
RUN BLOCKING:
 
71%

 

  • Elite athletic skills -- Made Bruce Feldman's 'Freaks List' at number 61. He wrote: "Coleman, unrated by the recruiting sites coming out of high school, has an impressive 35-inch vertical jump and regularly runs 18 MPH. He squats 600 pounds, benches 400 and power-cleans 375"
  • Quick feet to get inside of defensive tackles to wall off inside and reach linebackers at the second level.
  • Has a naturally wide base, thickly build and good length. Long legs to cover a lot of ground with his initial kick slide. Has the quickness to set up quickly with enough lateral shuffle to mirror and mobility to get to the second level.
  • In pass protection, Coleman flashes a strong initial punch and typically has good hand placement.
  • Best on the outside because of his height and athleticism, but is capable of blocking on the move.
  • He’ll consistently finish blocks, dropping on defenders when he has them on the ground. Coleman shows good awareness reacting to twists and stunts as a pass protector, and he has the strength to anchor against bigger defensive linemen.
  • Plays with appropriate wide base and intelligence, instincts and agility to seal the edge. Aggressive extending with power to punch and looks comfortable in space.

#218.  Packer's select:

Michigan Football Breakout Players For 2020: No. 5 — Michael Barrett ...

Michael Barrett LB Michigan MULI-ROLE LB

TACKLING:
 
73%
PASS RUSH:
 
90%
RUN DEFENSE:
 
75%
COVERAGE:
 
81%

 

  • He’s rangy and instinctive when he’s looking into the backfield as a zone defender.
  • Will stiff-arm linemen to stay free on some plays. Athletic enough to stay with running backs out of the backfield and knock receivers off crossing routes.
  • Barrett has enough speed to chase and run in pursuit. Barrett has the overall athleticism to hold up in space when dropping into coverage.
  • Keeps feet moving after initial contact. Jumps inside as a counter to typical rush, but needs to show a larger variety of moves.
  • Good key and diagnosis skills. Quickly locates the ball and shows no wasted motion in getting there. At least adequate lateral agility to avoid blockers and shows good vision and anticipation.
  • Reads quarterbacks eyes and reacts quickly to targets in zone coverage.

#244.  Packer's select:

Matthew Jones Making Push to Be Among Best Five Ohio State Offensive ...

Matthew Jones G Ohio St. LEFT/RIGHT GUARD

PASS BLOCKING:
 
74%
RUN BLOCKING:
 
79%

 

  • Has good footwork and technique. Balanced and agile pass protection set with excellent hand placement.
  • Exhibits good patience in pass protection, sitting back in his set rather than leaning and lunging.
  • He’s very good in the phone booth, firing off the line and playing with good leverage early in the down.
  • Mauler in the run game, playing with a nasty disposition and showing excellent snap and punch quickness.
  • Finds defenders with his hands immediately and gets feet moving to engage and sustain.
  • Finishes and doesn't quit; competitor with a positive attitude and leadership traits that coaches admire.

UDFA's:

2023-24 CFP championship odds: What are TCU’s chances of getting back ... Jared Wiley TE TCU INLINE MULTI-ROLE TE  (PS)

QB RATING WHEN TARGETED: 112.4

2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report Mason Fairchild, TE, Kansas Mason Fairchild TE Kansas INLINE MULTI-ROLE TE 

QB RATING WHEN TARGETED: 133.2

Omar Speights evaluates how LSU linebackers have competed

Omar Speights LB LSU MULI-ROLE LB  (PS)

 

TACKLING:
 
73%
PASS RUSH:
 
70%
RUN DEFENSE:
 
72%
COVERAGE:
 
67%

Damond Talbot on LinkedIn: 2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Kyle Hergel ... Kyle Hergel G Boston College LEFT/RIGHT GUARD (PS)

 

Top surprises of the first half of the season for Kansas State KT Leveston T/G Kansas St. (PS)

Second-Year Surge: Elijah Simmons

Elijah Simmons DT Tennessee (PS)

Joshua Cephus growing into No. 1 receiver role for UTSA

Josh Cephus WR UTSA (PS)

QB RATING WHEN TARGETED: 121.4

Jalyx Hunt - Football - Houston Christian University Athletics

Jalyx Hunt FS Houston Christian (PS)

4-star DE Braiden McGregor commits to Michigan - Maize n Brew

Braiden McGregor DE/Edge Michigan (PS)

53-Man roster:

LOVE/Clifford QB

HENRY/Jones/Davis/Wilson RB

DOUBS/REED/WICKS/Watson/Melton/Heath WR

MUSGRAVE/Kraft/Sims/Fairchild TE

BOLLES/Walker LT

JENKINS/M.Jones LG

MYERS/Frazier C

DOTSON RG

TOM/Coleman RT

Carlson K

Whelan P

Orzech LS

GARY/Wyatt/Wooden DE

CLARK/Brooks DT

D. JONES/Slaton DT

SMITH/Van Ness DE

WALKER/Wilson OLB

JEWELL ILB

McDUFFIE/Barrett OLB

ALEXANDER/KOOL-AID/NIXON/Valentine/Simpson/Ballentine CB

SAVAGE Jr./Mustapha SS

FULLER/Ford/Bullock FS

Hope you enjoyed this mock.

 

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2 minutes ago, jleisher said:

Packers GM Brian Gutekunst discusses challenges of 17-game NFL schedule ...

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Myles White Assist WR coach.

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Sean Mannion Asst. QB coach.

All the hires I had posted on my last mock draft and offseason.  Wink, wink!  Like I said, all surprise hires. Here come some more surprises.  Enjoy!

Packers release the following players:

k155wtaxrmlt5ylq8w0u.jpg David Bakhtiari LT, cap saved $21.5m.

hmurpujx9njbxj6ndcpj.jpg Royce Newman G, cap saved $605,611.

lqe93fqacjnzp1tifdyi.jpg Luke Tenuta OL, cap saved $705,000.

fpzz6ulncuoqdnqinu60.jpg De'Vondre Campbell ILB, cap saved $10.6m post June 1st tag.  ($36,268,252 cap space available.)

Packers make following restructures: (Disclaimer, I hope I did the math right.)

fk8jypv57oxhsqtpjv6u.jpg Kenny Clark DT 4yrs. $16m 80%, cap hit $11.2m.  Cap saved $14,890,000.

p9ouoja0fxkvzwt1htgs.jpg Aaron Jones RB 2yrs. $7m 80%, cap hit $5.6m.  Cap saved $11,570,000.  ($62,728,252 cap space available.)

Packers resign the following:

qdqdfah0e7pxpvssnycs.jpg Darnell Savage Jr. SS 3yrs. $10m 80%, cap hit $8m.

zxomjswrnh8pdvatpkox.jpg Rudy Ford FS/ST 2yrs. $5m 80%, cap hit $4m.

cxwpp6orubr2uameexc1.jpg Keisean Nixon CB/RS 3yrs. $6m 80%, cap hit $4.5m.  ($61,228,252 cap space available after resigns and $15m league cap increase.)

Packers make the following trades:

ymlqmz27ofrszujdmndj.jpg Samori Toure WR to New England for 2025 7th round pick.  Cap saved, $1,004,253.

gvxv5iqob2xlng5knhdt.jpg Packer's trade pick #41 to Denver for LT Garett Bolles.  Cap hit $20m. ($42,232,505 cap space available.)

Packers sign the following free agents:

zdl7exm2stwsvxplmx5e.jpg DaQuan Jones DT Bills 3yrs. $7m 80%, cap hit $5.25m.

w0d1roioysxfcf9akxbt.jpg Jordan Fuller FS Rams 4yrs. $10m 80%, cap hit $7m.

ytb5mcyzapfz45lwxc1e.jpg Josey Jewell ILB Broncos 4yrs. $9m 80%, cap hit $6.3m.

nywc6uessnl8bebcj4he.jpg Kevin Dotson RG Rams 4yrs. $10m 80%, cap hit $7m.

aejjfwl54a38cv23komv.jpg Derrick Henry RB Titans 2yrs. $10m 80%, cap hit $8m.  ($13,932,505 cap space available before draft.)

NFL Draft:  I have 40 roster spots claimed for the 2024 season.  The 13 opens will come from the draft and within the teams 2023 roster.

#25.  Packer's select:

Alabama CB Kool-Aid McKinstry Highlights ᴴᴰ - YouTube

Kool-Aid McKinstry CB/RS Alabama OUTSIDE MAN/PRESS CB

QB RATING WHEN TARGETED: 66.4
TACKLING:
 
88%
RUN DEFENSE:
 
91%
COVERAGE:
 
95%
ZONE:
 
90%
MAN/PRESS:
 
91%

 

  • Exhibits exceptional awareness in zone coverage, consistently reading and reacting to the quarterback and unfolding plays.
  • Boasts impressive length, adeptly leveraging it to disrupt passes and intimidate receivers with his extended reach.
  • Admirably skilled in bump and run, utilizing foot quickness and hip fluidity to mirror and challenge receivers instantly.
  • Demonstrates remarkable ball skills, particularly when facing the quarterback, frequently contesting and disrupting pass attempts effectively.
  • Physical and authoritative at the route's peak, especially when receivers attempt to assert dominance through aggressive play.
  • Exudes a composed demeanor even in disarray, maintaining poise and making necessary adjustments without appearing flustered.
  • Manifests as a potent communicator within Saban’s defense, ensuring teammates are positioned accurately for diverse zone-match coverage schemes.
  • Provides added value in the return game, showcasing explosive punt return skills that complement his defensive prowess.

#57.  Packer's select:

 WVU football announces players of the week | WBOY.com

Zach Frazier C/G W. Virigina

PASS BLOCKING:
 
85%
RUN BLOCKING:
 
82%

 

  • Adequate foot quickness to remain outside. Can get to the second level with surprising agility when adjusting to moving defenders. Underrated athleticism, agility, balance, and even straight-line speed to contribute.
  • Fires out of his stance with a good pad level, consistently winning at the point of attack.
  • Solid positional run blocker who flashes the nasty demeanor and killer instinct scouts covet.
  • Exhibits good patience in pass protection, sitting back in his set rather than leaning and lunging.
  • He’s a coordinated athlete who can win at the point of attack in the run game, and Frazier can also move to consistently land blocks at the second level.
  • Awareness is above-average for his limited experience. Sells trap block and can turn to seal. Fluid getting to and adjust at the second level.

#88.  Packer's select:

How USC safety Calen Bullock became a defensive leader

Calen Bullock FS USC

QB RATING WHEN TARGETED: 95.2
TACKLING:
 
80%
RUN DEFENSE:
 
54%
COVERAGE:
 
91%
ZONE:
 
86%
MAN/PRESS:
 
88%

 

  • His length and leaping ability allow him to high point the ball and make plays. Bullock would have had bigger interception numbers in college had opposing quarterbacks not gone out of their way to avoid him.
  • He’s also very good in zone coverage, showing a great understanding of routes and the ability to close quickly.
  • Has a tall frame and long arms, plus strong hands, giving him a huge catch radius.
  • Flashes good ball skills. Bullock has the fluidity and change-of-direction ability to mirror quicker receivers underneath.
  • Has good ball skills to locate and attack the ball in the air.
  • He’s tall framed with long arms to match. With his powerful hands, straight-line speed, and fluidity in his hips, turning and chasing downfield shouldn’t be a problem.

#91.  Packer's select:

NC State LB Payton Wilson ready for 2022 season: 'This is the best my ...

Payton Wilson LB N.C St. MULI-ROLE LB

 

TACKLING:
 
91%
PASS RUSH:
 
75%
RUN DEFENSE:
 
83%
COVERAGE:
 
89%

 

  • Wilson has enough speed to chase and run in pursuit. He has the overall athleticism to hold up in space when dropping into coverage.
  • He can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler with a non-stop motor, Wilson also shows good awareness when dropping into coverage.
  • Made Bruce Feldman's Freak's List - ranked #48. He wrote " The 6-4, 230-pound former North Carolina state champion high school wrestler has vertical-jumped 36 inches, and coaches say he will “easily” run the 40 in the 4.49 to 4.54 range."
  • Keeps feet moving after initial contact. Jumps inside as a counter to typical rush but needs to show a larger variety of moves.
  • Shows a burst to close. Flashes explosive hitting ability and good lateral and downfield pursuit.
  • Wilson takes proper angles and shows impressive closing speed. He’s also outstanding in space and is one of the best coverage guys in this class.
  • He’s a natural in coverage, with the movement skills of a defensive back in man coverage against tight ends.

#125.  Packer's select:

Ray Davis, Alex Raynor shine in Kentucky football win | Lexington ...

Ray Davis RB Kentucky DUAL-ROLE BACK

 

RUSHING:
 
90%
BREAK TACKLES:
 
78%
RECEIVING/HANDS:
 
70%
PASS BLOCKING:
 
40%
RUN BLOCKING:
 
69%

 

  • Powerful running style, effective in breaking tackles and gaining yards after contact.
  • Displays good vision and patience in identifying rushing lanes.
  • Reliable pass-catcher with solid route-running capabilities.
  • Maintains a low center of gravity for better balance and stability.
  • Decent acceleration and burst through gaps.
  • Resilient and durable, capable of handling a substantial workload.
  • Versatile, adapting well to various offensive schemes.
  • Proven ability to find the end zone.

#169.  Packer's select:

WATCH: Wake Forest Football pre-Boston College press conference with ...

Malik Mustapha SS Wake Forest MAN-ZONE BOX/STRONG SAFETY

 

QB RATING WHEN TARGETED: 91.6
TACKLING:
 
67%
RUN DEFENSE:
 
85%
COVERAGE:
 
71%
ZONE:
 
68%
MAN/PRESS:
 
73%

 

  • Elite athletic skills -- Made Bruce Feldman's 'Freaks List' at number 59. He wrote: "The 5-10, 205 junior is a 1,300-pound lifter (that includes his bench, squat and clean) and has vertical-jumped 36 1/2 inches this offseason. He also plays really, really fast, having hit 23 MPH on the GPS in a game."
  • Is athletic enough to play just about any style of coverage and dominate. Mustapha typically lines up in press, where Mustapha has the quick, powerful hands to disrupt receivers at the line of scrimmage.
  • Straight-line speed to take a pick to the house. Can punish receivers with closing speed and desire to hit at max impact.
  • Great on route recognition and has click-and-close ability
  • His ball skills are very good. Mustapha tracks the ball well downfield and has the hands and coordination to come away with interceptions even when he isn’t targeted often.
  • Is an explosive mover with quickness and speed. He’s at his best attacking downhill, shooting gaps in run support, and disrupting the backfield.
  • Very good in run support, an aggressive tackler, and capable of breaking down and securing tackles in space.
  • Very aggressive attacking receiver blocks and tackles like a safety.

#200.  Packer's select:

Jaylin Simpson - Football - Auburn University Athletics

Jaylin Simpson CB Auburn DUAL-ROLE MAN/PRESS CB

QB RATING WHEN TARGETED: 57.1
TACKLING:
 
76%
RUN DEFENSE:
 
62%
COVERAGE:
 
94%
ZONE:
 
86%
MAN/PRESS:
 
89%

 

  • Does a good job getting his head around in time when playing with his back to the line of scrimmage. Has the ability to cover quickness underneath.
  • Reads the QB and gets good breaks on the ball. Bigger hitter than his slight frame implies. Closes quickly and generates explosion.
  • He’s tall-framed with long arms to match. With his powerful hands, straight-line speed, and fluidity in his hips, turning and chasing downfield shouldn’t be a problem.
  • He’s tall-framed with long arms to match. With his powerful hands, straight-line speed, and fluidity in his hips, turning and chasing downfield shouldn’t be a problem.
  • Has the change-of-direction ability to mirror underneath but did solid work out of press and off coverage.
  • In coverage, Simpson has the fluid hips and speed to turn and run with athletic tight ends. Simpson also shows tremendous awareness and an understanding of routes when sitting back in zone coverage, with the twitch and speed to close on the ball quickly.

#216.  Packer's select:

Steve Avila and Brandon Coleman of the TCU Horned Frogs block against ...

Brandon Coleman OL TCU MULTI-ROLE OL

 

PASS BLOCKING:
 
71%
RUN BLOCKING:
 
71%

 

  • Elite athletic skills -- Made Bruce Feldman's 'Freaks List' at number 61. He wrote: "Coleman, unrated by the recruiting sites coming out of high school, has an impressive 35-inch vertical jump and regularly runs 18 MPH. He squats 600 pounds, benches 400 and power-cleans 375"
  • Quick feet to get inside of defensive tackles to wall off inside and reach linebackers at the second level.
  • Has a naturally wide base, thickly build and good length. Long legs to cover a lot of ground with his initial kick slide. Has the quickness to set up quickly with enough lateral shuffle to mirror and mobility to get to the second level.
  • In pass protection, Coleman flashes a strong initial punch and typically has good hand placement.
  • Best on the outside because of his height and athleticism, but is capable of blocking on the move.
  • He’ll consistently finish blocks, dropping on defenders when he has them on the ground. Coleman shows good awareness reacting to twists and stunts as a pass protector, and he has the strength to anchor against bigger defensive linemen.
  • Plays with appropriate wide base and intelligence, instincts and agility to seal the edge. Aggressive extending with power to punch and looks comfortable in space.

#218.  Packer's select:

Michigan Football Breakout Players For 2020: No. 5 — Michael Barrett ...

Michael Barrett LB Michigan MULI-ROLE LB

TACKLING:
 
73%
PASS RUSH:
 
90%
RUN DEFENSE:
 
75%
COVERAGE:
 
81%

 

  • He’s rangy and instinctive when he’s looking into the backfield as a zone defender.
  • Will stiff-arm linemen to stay free on some plays. Athletic enough to stay with running backs out of the backfield and knock receivers off crossing routes.
  • Barrett has enough speed to chase and run in pursuit. Barrett has the overall athleticism to hold up in space when dropping into coverage.
  • Keeps feet moving after initial contact. Jumps inside as a counter to typical rush, but needs to show a larger variety of moves.
  • Good key and diagnosis skills. Quickly locates the ball and shows no wasted motion in getting there. At least adequate lateral agility to avoid blockers and shows good vision and anticipation.
  • Reads quarterbacks eyes and reacts quickly to targets in zone coverage.

#244.  Packer's select:

Matthew Jones Making Push to Be Among Best Five Ohio State Offensive ...

Matthew Jones G Ohio St. LEFT/RIGHT GUARD

PASS BLOCKING:
 
74%
RUN BLOCKING:
 
79%

 

  • Has good footwork and technique. Balanced and agile pass protection set with excellent hand placement.
  • Exhibits good patience in pass protection, sitting back in his set rather than leaning and lunging.
  • He’s very good in the phone booth, firing off the line and playing with good leverage early in the down.
  • Mauler in the run game, playing with a nasty disposition and showing excellent snap and punch quickness.
  • Finds defenders with his hands immediately and gets feet moving to engage and sustain.
  • Finishes and doesn't quit; competitor with a positive attitude and leadership traits that coaches admire.

UDFA's:

2023-24 CFP championship odds: What are TCU’s chances of getting back ... Jared Wiley TE TCU INLINE MULTI-ROLE TE  (PS)

QB RATING WHEN TARGETED: 112.4

2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report Mason Fairchild, TE, Kansas Mason Fairchild TE Kansas INLINE MULTI-ROLE TE 

QB RATING WHEN TARGETED: 133.2

Omar Speights evaluates how LSU linebackers have competed

Omar Speights LB LSU MULI-ROLE LB  (PS)

 

TACKLING:
 
73%
PASS RUSH:
 
70%
RUN DEFENSE:
 
72%
COVERAGE:
 
67%

Damond Talbot on LinkedIn: 2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Kyle Hergel ... Kyle Hergel G Boston College LEFT/RIGHT GUARD (PS)

 

Top surprises of the first half of the season for Kansas State KT Leveston T/G Kansas St. (PS)

Second-Year Surge: Elijah Simmons

Elijah Simmons DT Tennessee (PS)

Joshua Cephus growing into No. 1 receiver role for UTSA

Josh Cephus WR UTSA (PS)

QB RATING WHEN TARGETED: 121.4

Jalyx Hunt - Football - Houston Christian University Athletics

Jalyx Hunt FS Houston Christian (PS)

4-star DE Braiden McGregor commits to Michigan - Maize n Brew

Braiden McGregor DE/Edge Michigan (PS)

53-Man roster:

LOVE/Clifford QB

HENRY/Jones/Davis/Wilson RB

DOUBS/REED/WICKS/Watson/Melton/Heath WR

MUSGRAVE/Kraft/Sims/Fairchild TE

BOLLES/Walker LT

JENKINS/M.Jones LG

MYERS/Frazier C

DOTSON RG

TOM/Coleman RT

Carlson K

Whelan P

Orzech LS

GARY/Wyatt/Wooden DE

CLARK/Brooks DT

D. JONES/Slaton DT

SMITH/Van Ness DE

WALKER/Wilson OLB

JEWELL ILB

McDUFFIE/Barrett OLB

ALEXANDER/KOOL-AID/NIXON/Valentine/Simpson/Ballentine CB

SAVAGE Jr./Mustapha SS

FULLER/Ford/Bullock FS

Hope you enjoyed this mock.

 

Sorry, I forgot one trade I made.  Eric Stokes CB to Arizona for 2025 5th round pick.

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