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Mayock's Top 10 Big Board Prospects

1.) Merrell Easton - DE - Florida

Best Attribute Grades: Pursuit: B+ Hit Power: B- Block Shedding: C+
Easton has generated so much hype as a football player that there's no way he could possibly live up to it. He's also been guilty of lapses in effort on the field and suffered through some injuries. But let's not lose sight of the fact that Easton is arguably the best defensive prospect since Julius Peppers. He's gotten bigger every year in college and has somehow managed to get more explosive the bigger he gets.

Is Easton perfect? No, but he doesn't have to be to become a dominant NFL player. Players with his skill set don't come around often, and that's worth appreciating.

Pass rush: Easton will be drafted in the top 10 of the 2017 NFL Draft because of his ability to get after the passer. He has the best first step in this class and gives offensive tackles fits as a result. He's routinely the first player off the line of scrimmage and demonstrates a variety of pass rush moves. He has a dangerous swim move to the outside and is at his best when he sets up his inside move with his first step to the outside. For as much credit as Easton gets for his explosiveness, his strength is just as impressive.

Pro comparison, Julius Peppers, Defensive End, Chicago Bears: Julius Peppers is one of the only prospects in the last decade to demonstrate a similar blend of size and explosiveness to what Easton has shown throughout his college career. Easton may even be a bit more versatile than Peppers.

2.) Eric Grimes - WR- Michigan State

Best Attribute Grades: Spec Catch: B- Catching: B- Release: B-

Work Ethic: Eric Grimes is a solid all-around wide receiver. He has fairly large hands and can pluck the ball out of the air with ease. He runs great routes, setting up defenders with strong cuts in and out of his breaks. Grimes does not shy away from contact and fights for the 50/50 balls. He is a willing run blocker and will do whatever is asked of him to help the team win, as he covered kicks while at MSU.

Pro Comparison, Emmanuel Sanders, Wide Reciever, Denver Broncos: Eric Grimes will never be a true number one wide receiver. Grimes simply lacks the size and speed necessary to be dominant. However, his ability to know when to come back to the quarterback and work ethic in his route running could make him a top second wide receiver over time with the right quarterback.

3.) Dexter Hart - WR - Tennessee

Best Atribute Grades: Spec Catch: B Catching: B Release: B

Body control: Although Hart isn’t a classic 6-foot-4 receiver, he’s very good at high-pointing the ball. He times his jumps properly and knows how to extend his hands to make difficult catches. Hart also shows his body control on short throws. On screens, Hart sometimes had to contort his frame to either catch a low ball or quickly elude a defensive back after the catch. That elusiveness is also on display in the return game, where Hart can be a real asset.

Pro Comparison, Sammy Watkins, Wide Reciever, Buffalo Bills: Hart is a sensation of a wide receiver. As a player, there are few flaws in his game. Those that are there – running a more diverse route tree, catching the ball when pressure is closing on him – are coachable points. Hart is the type of receiver who can be brought in, start straight away and become a star. Expecting him to have the same type of impact Watkins did for the Bills should be the expectation.

4.) Ralston Brandon - DE - Texas

Best Attribute Grades: Pursuit: B+ Finesse Moves: B- Tackle: C


Finesse: Lining up mostly at left defensive end, he does an excellent job using his long strides to gain instant momentum, leaning into blockers to transition that speed into power. Brandon can do damage from both sides of the line. Has a fluid lower body and bends well off the edge with natural flexibility to curve the arc.
Often wins the edge with a straight speed rush, using his initial get-off and long strides to beat the tackle to the corner. Slips blocks with his quick feet and initial momentum to crash the pocket, showing a relentless play style to keep blockers busy.

Pro Comparison, Chandler Jones, Defensive End, New England Patriots: Brandon has shown improved hand use and pass rush moves, putting more thought into his moves and using his length to stack and shed with a violent mentality. He is stout at the point of attack to hold his ground vs. the run. Shows impressive strength, length and even agility when run defending.

5.) Garic Jamison - LT - Wisconsin

Best Attribute Grades: Impact Block: B Run Block: B Pass Block: C+

Run Blocker: Jamison is well-built with excellent core strength, using his powerful upper body and center of gravity to be a mauler in the run game. He lines up with a firm anchor and rarely plays in reverse with quick eyes and smarts to pick up extra blockers. Very quick-minded and never takes a play off.

Pro Comparison, Paul McQuistan, Left Tackle, Seattle Seahawks: A former walk-on, Jamison is a favorite among scouts due to his blue collar work ethic and powerful, no-nonsense style. He isn't as agile as some of the other top tackles on this board and may be pushed inside at the next level. He's long, powerful and tenacious, however -- traits that make him one of the nation's best run blockers, as proven by a starring role in the Badgers' wins over Ohio State and Iowa.

6.) Derron Jordan - ROLB - USC

Best Attribute Grades: Pursuit: A- Power Moves: B+ Tackle: B

Pursuit: Derron is a greased up athlete with natural twitch and flexibility, showing balance, burst and excellent speed in pursuit. Scouts are enthralled with Jordan's explosiveness and it isn't difficult to understand why. Jordan reads plays quickly and keeps his eyes glued on the ball to collect himself in space and burst toward the ballcarrier with excellent closing speed. Shows tremendous secondary quickness to unhook himself from blocks and make up ground in a flash.

Pro Comparison, Clay Matthews, OLB, Green Bay Packers: The Trojans annually produce NFL talent, but Jordan is a different caliber of athlete than recent prospects out of Los Angeles. Some scouts consider him the best player in the country. A truly explosive player who wins with speed and power, Jordan is position- and scheme-versatile and a future three-down standout in the NFL.

7.) Harmon Franklin - DE - UCLA

Best Attribute Grades: Finesse Moves: B Pursuit: B Hit Power: B-

Finesse: Excellent core strength with a NFL body at a young age. Flexible athlete and doesn?t play tight. Franklin has an explosive get-off which helps him generate an immediate advantage over offensive tackles. Better yet, he possesses terrific upper body strength and technically-refined hand usage. Controls his momentum very well with excellent break down skills to collect himself and make plays in space. Strong hands and wrists to be a reliable striker and finisher.

Pro Comparison, Jared Allen, DE, Chicago Bears: With just five sacks among his 47 tackles, Franklin's production this season is perhaps a bit disappointing. His ability to disrupt, however, is obvious on tape. Powerful, athletic, technically sound and ultra-competitive, Franklin is a threat to make a big play on every snap, whether it be rushing the passer or defending the run. He projects best in the right defensive end role in which he's starred for much of his career with the Bruins but has experience rushing out of the two-point stance, as well. He is agile and instinctive enough to handle the transition to a 3-4 alignment should the team lucky enough to get him favor that approach.

8.) Andrew Jolly - DT - Auburn

Best Attribute Grades: Power Moves: B Block Shedding: B- Pursuit: B-

Power: A player who will likely receive comparisons to 2015 first round pick Leonard Williams, Jolly has above average athleticism for his size, using movement skills and lower body fluidity to skirt blockers and easily change directions. He can push the pocket with power and offers the versatility to make an impact vs. the run and penetrate the pocket to make plays in the backfield.

Pro Comparison, Leonard Williams, New York Jets: Some characterize Jolly as a disappointment because he has hasn't lit up box scores since signing with the Tigers as the top-rated prep prospect in the country two years ago. Statistics, however, don't reflect Jolly's impact as he faces constant double-teams. He moves like a man 50 pounds lighter than he is, showing terrific burst and agility to go along with power.

9.) Robby Duncan - TE - USC

Best Attribute Grades: Power Moves: B Catching: B- Catch in Traffic: C+

Recieving: USC's Robby Duncan is a highly athletic tight end prospect with a chance to develop into a real difference maker. He has the skill set NFL teams covet at the tight end position thanks to his athleticism and receiving skills. However, there are areas of his game that need some work.

Pro Comparison, Antonio Gates, San Diego Chargers: Duncan isn’t a complete player because he struggles in the blocking aspect of the game. He’s not a physical player and doesn’t drive defenders off the ball. His blocking can be described as timid and lacking tenacity. Duncan also tends to get his hands outside the shoulders of his target which will lead to holding calls.

10.) Taylor Beasley - LT - Penn State

Best Attribute Grades: Run Block: B+ Impact Block: B Toughness: B


Block Party: Beasley passes the eye test with a girthy frame, long arms and the set-up quickness to protect the edge and mirror speed rushers in space. His long arms and fluid slide allow him to protect the edge, even when matched up against speed pass rushers. Plays on the balls of his feet with his knee bent, displaying good lateral agility and balance to mirror rushers. He has heavy hands and long arms, allowing him to catch and control opponents. Also shows strength and determination in the running game. Drives defenders off the ball in short-yardage situations, and speed and terrific effort getting to and effectively blocking at the second level.

Pro Comparison, Joe Thomas, Cleveland Browns: Beasley has the length, agility and balance to remain at left tackle in the NFL, where he's starred the past three seasons for the Irish. Beasley isn't as powerful or tenacious a run blocker as my top-rated tackle (Jamison) but he's athletic, technically sound and battle-tested.

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georgiafan

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crap just now realized my comment back to you I forgot to hit send

But great work and we need to team up on some more stuff to write up with the offseson coming together. Last year I did a offseason preview and it was quite a lot of work but cutting it in half wouldn't be so bad
 
georgiafan

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TD:INT Ratio​
I'm not sure what my point is behind this just thought it would be interesting to look at where the QB td to Int ratio is for all QB's. Overall its kinda ugly but better then I expected. Some teams I posted more then 1 QB if the backup had a decent amount of stats.

Negative
G. Smith - 16 & 41
Newton - 21 & 30
D. Adams - 17 & 27
Luck - 25 & 26
Rogers - 20 & 26
RG3 - 17 & 18
Eli - 14 & 18
Bortles - 11& 17
Kaepernick - 4 & 17
Mariotta - 7 & 15
A. Smith - 9 & 14 (no longer the starter)
Fitzpatrick - 11 & 13 (filled in after inj.)
Tolzein - 9 &11
S. Morris - 6 & 10
B. Petty - 9 & 10
Cutler - 4 & 7 (filled in for inj)
Glennon - 5 & 6

Positive
Flacco - 32 & 22
Romo - 18 & 18
M. Ryan - 19 & 17
Mallet - 19 & 17
T. Taylor - 30 & 17
M. Jeter - 20 & 17
Big Ben - 17 & 16
Dalton - 16 & 16
A. Hunter - 18 & 15
Winston - 19 & 15
E. Hill - 29 & 14
Garoppolo - 13 & 12
Tannenhill - 23 & 12
Carr - 14 & 12
R. Wilson - 29 & 12
B. Washington - 12 & 11
Stafford - 33 & 13
Brees - 21 & 13
M. Barkley - 16 & 9
Johnny - 15 & 8
Bridgewater - 21 & 7
Foles - 7 & 4 (filled in for inj.)
 
georgiafan

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TOP 5 RANKINGS IN YARDS​

Total Off.
1. Bills - 372.1
2. Chiefs - 352.6
3. Ravens - 319.8
4. Packers - 317.0
5. Bucs - 314.5
32. 49ers - 234.8

Passing Yards / Game
1. Bills - 276.4
2. Ravens - 254.5
3. Packers - 243.7
4. Colts - 243.2
5. Cowboys - 237.6
32. Jags - 96.4

Rushing Yards / Game
1. Chiefs - 136.2
2. Chargers - 130.2
3. Lions - 120.1
4. Redskins - 110.9
5. Titans - 108.6
32. Colts - 34.5

Def. Total Yards
1. Raiders - 226.5
2. Lions - 232.4
3. Rams - 240.9
4. Steelers - 242.1
5. Dolphins - 249.1
32. Saints - 366.4

Def Passing Yards
1. Rams - 170.0
2. Raiders - 174.3
3. Lions - 175.3
4. Jets - 179.4
5. Dolphins - 181.7
32. Broncos - 253.1

Def. Rushing yards / Game
1. Steelers - 47.2
2. Chiefs - 49.6
3. Raiders - 52.2
4. Lions - 57.1
5. Chargers - 66.6
32. Colts - 120.4
 
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