I got a late start to NFL Draft prospects this year
Fletcher Cox Jerseys 2019 , mostly thanks to the Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles’ playoff run.It was an interesting way to process the
practice week. I still aim to do my due diligence on most of these players, but
some got pushed up the priority list by way of their performance.Here’s a
handful of prospects that popped and demanded a film session sooner than
later.Garrett Bradbury - OC, NC StateOne of the best lineman prospects in
Mobile, Bradbury didn’t have a stellar week. So why is he on this
list?Individual drills in the trenches are slanted to favor defensive linemen.
They have a two-way go and the benefit of knowing the snap cadence. It would
only stand to reason that Bradbury, who has elite movement skills but functional
strength concerns wouldn’t have the best week. That’s not to say he was bad, not
by a long shot.The 11-on-11 drills are where his movement skills got to shine,
but those run reps aren’t as flashy and don’t get a lot of attention on
television. What you saw in those drills was a dude that could boogie and was
built tailor-made for a zone running scheme.One morning I was watching offensive
lineman in the XOS Film Room, sitting with a friend and a long-time NFC West
scout. When Bradbury came up the scout said he should be more of a technician in
pass protection considering his size. He followed up by saying an offensive line
coach will see the potential there and fall in love. He liked Bradbury, he just
wished he was slightly stronger and showed better technique against bull
rushes.If you haven’t put it together yet, it sounds almost exactly like Jason
Kelce. To this day Kelce can struggle to anchor against bigger foes but the rest
is so good he’s able to thrive. That’s not to call Bradbury on the same level as
Kelce
Black Carson Wentz Jerseys , but Kelce was also a 6th round selection and not a slam dunk prospect. If Bradbury can take similar strides early in his career,
he’s going to be a devil of a pro.With the opinions on Bradbury so all over the
map as we try to project him to the NFL, he’s one worthy of an extended
viewing.Penny Hart - WR, Georgia StateHart was a late add after some injuries
weakened the wide receiver group, but boy, did he practice like he belonged from
jump. Hart had defenders biting and lunging at phantom fakes at the break point
and was getting open at will for three days straight.Benjamin Solak saw the same
dominance and dedicated an article to Hart that glowed about his
performance.Terrill Hanks - LB, New Mexico StateIf the Eagles are looking for
another safety convert to turn into a coverage linebacker, Hanksfits the bill.
He’s shrink wrapped muscle and hands down won the weigh-in with his chiseled
physique. He matches the looks with a nasty disposition. He can be reckless at
times, but coaches will buy the aggression and try to enhance the technique.On
the field, his ability to stick with tight ends and running backs shone through.
Things became trickier when he had to process route combinations or play-action,
but if the mental side is allowed to come along slowly the rest of the package
is worth the wait.Chuma Edoga - OT
Carson Wentz Jerseys 2019 , USCThere was zero buzz for Edoga entering the week. There is now a lot of buzz for Edoga as we approach game time. He showed
excellent athleticism and defenders trying to speed rush him found themselves
being pushed beyond the peak repeatedly.One concern I heard talked about in
hushed tones were some non-legal off-field concerns, which would possibly
explain the initial lack of excitement for Edoga. Or maybe his tape isn’t that
good and this was an unsustainable flash? Either way, Edoga is worthy of a deep
dive based on the flash and could see his draft stock rise if he can prove he’s
not a risk otherwise.Deebo Samuel - WR, South CarolinaI’ve seen flashes of
Samuel throughout the years from live viewings but this was my first time really
keying in on his technique. It was in the third practice that Samuel took over
Mobile. Nobody could cover him and the only way to stop him was to grab a piece
of jersey and hope to not get caught.Samuel showed the ability to consistently
win at the line with his releases, at the break-point with nuance and explosion,
and in the air on contested catches. I’m not longer sleeping on Deebo. The 2019
NFL offseason has begun for the Philadelphia Eagles, which means Howie Roseman
and Doug Pederson will spend the next couple of weeks evaluating the 2018
roster. It’s time to start figuring out what this team needs to do to get back
to the Super Bowl. Today we’ll continue this roster outlook series by looking at
the kicker position.THE PLAYERJAKE ELLIOTTRegular season stats: 26 field goals
made on 31 attempts (no attempts from 1-19 yards, 7/7 from 20-29 yards, 10/11
from 30-39 yards, 7/8 from 40-49 yards, 2/5 from 50+ yards)
Youth Carson Wentz Jerseys , longest made field goal of 56 yards, 33/35 on extra points, 67.8 yards per kickoff attempt (15th out of 34 kickers)Playoff stats: 1
field goal made on 1 attempt (43 yards), 3/3 on extra pointsReview: Despite
having identical field goal stats (26/31) as last year, Elliott showed some
improvement in 2018. He only missed one field goal from the 30-39 range in 2018
whereas he missed three in 2017. Elliott also missed one fewer extra point than
he did in 2017, though he also had seven fewer tries. Three of Elliott’s missed
field goals in 2018 were from 50 yards and beyond, which is more forgivable.
Elliott really only had two painful misses in 2018. One was a 36-yard field goal
attempt against the Panthers in Week 7. If Elliott makes that, the Eagles are
ultimately able to kick a short field goal for the win instead of trying to go
for a touchdown and turning the ball over on fourth downs. Perhaps the “Carson
Wentz isn’t clutch!” narrative looks a little different. And speaking of that
narrative, Elliott also missed an extra point in Week 14 against the Cowboys
that didn’t help Wentz. If Elliott makes a 33-yard try in Dallas, the Eagles are
able to take a one-point lead late in the fourth quarter instead of merely tying
the game at 23-23 and sending it into overtime. Elliott can certainly afford to
improve even more with extra points considering he finished 20th out of kicker
in XP% in 2018 and 25th in 2017. Outlook: Elliott can leave you feeling
frustrated on occasion but he’s typically come up clutch in big spots. His Week
16 game-winner against the Texans is a reminder of that very fact. Elliott will
officially be the Eagles’ kicker in 2019 after the team gives him a minimum
contract offer this offseason since he’s an exclusive-rights free agent.
