A trio of wide receivers are competing to be the first name called in the 2015 NFL Draft: DeVante Parker, Kevin White and Alabama WR Amari Cooper. Mark Schofield has reviewed the film on each and knows who he would take first. Alabama WR Amari Cooper was essential to the Alabama Crimson Tide offense in…
South Carolina OG A.J. Cann enters the 2015 NFL Draft as one of the top pure offensive guards in his class. Offering a wealth of experience and well-rounded ability, the ever-steady and durable left guard started in all but one contest over the last four seasons. After redshirting in 2010, Cann earned the starting job…
Oklahoma DT Jordan Phillips combines a hulking frame with unexpected agility, making him one of the premier interior defensive lineman in the 2015 NFL Draft. While his tantalizing size and talent-level could result in a day one selection by a team in need of a space-eating anchor, Phillips’s limited game-day experience and bouts of inconsistency…
Inside the Pylon has looked at the absurdity of freshman ineligibility, what it’s like to cheer for a bad guy, the bonding power of fandom, lessons in a football life, and why players are killing themselves for our entertainment. Interrupting his draft profiles, Mark Schofield left the film room to examine how the relationship between the NCAA…
Wisconsin OT Rob Havenstein did little to improve his stock in the 2015 NFL Draft following unremarkable results at the NFL Scouting Combine. But the three-year starter at right tackle, who helped the Badgers running game set records in his final season, has a workable foundation to build upon and the potential to develop into…
After Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota, a handful of quarterbacks are in line to be the third QB selected in the 2015 NFL Draft. Colorado State QB Garrett Grayson is a dark-horse candidate for that honor. Grayson is very experienced, having started three games as a true freshman for Colorado State before seizing the starting…
2015 NFL Draft cornerback prospects are jockeying for position and fending off challenges in the race to be taken in the first round. Trae Waynes, Kevin Johnson and Combine superstar Byron Jones have already gone under Dave Archibald’s microscope. Florida State CB P.J. Williams is his latest subject. Florida State has been a cornerback factory…
As the 2015 NFL Draft approaches, Iowa DL Carl Davis hopes his intriguing size and untapped talent are enough to make him a top 50 pick despite his underwhelming production along the Hawkeyes defensive front. After limited action in his first two seasons, the redshirt senior started the last 26 games at defensive tackle in…
After the consensus top two quarterbacks, Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota, there is no sure thing. As teams prepare for the NFL Draft they will be reviewing the film on prospects like Old Dominion QB Taylor Heinicke. When Old Dominion’s new football stadium is completed, it may become known as the “House that Heinicke Built.” The…
The 2015 NFL Draft features two highly lauded quarterbacks, some big-school prospects with question marks, and a few potential diamonds in the rough. Colorado State Pueblo QB Chris Bonner is one of those intriguing candidates and Mark Schofield dissects his potential. Profile Chris Bonner is flying under the radar as higher-profile prospects receive the lion’s…
Iowa OT Brandon Scherff ‒ he of the legendary 480-pound hang clean lift ‒ enters the 2015 NFL Draft as the number one offensive lineman on the board according to most mainstream experts. But while the noted strongman may be a certain first round selection, questions remain on whether Scherff can stick at tackle or if…
The 2015 NFL Draft features a deep crop of wide receiver prospects but finding quality pass defenders is a bit harder. Luckily, Dave Archibald is here to sort out the NFL Combine superstars from the game-proven prospects, like Wake Forest CB Kevin Johnson. Profile Kevin Johnson is the 48-year-old mayor of Sacramento, and a former NBA…
The 2015 NFL Draft is loaded with talented wide receivers: Kevin White burned up the Combine, DeVante Parker shines on film, and Devin Smith won a National Championship. Mark Schofield goes off the beaten path to introduce William & Mary WR Tre McBride. Profile For three seasons Tre McBride has been a crucial presence in William & Mary’s offense. The wide receiver…
The 2015 NFL Draft is loaded with talented wide receivers. Combine superstar Kevin White dazzled with his speed, but is he a better prospect than Louisville WR DeVante Parker? Mark Schofield reviewed the film and goes deep on the prospect profile. Profile DeVante Parker was an offensive force for four years at Louisville. He caught…
Teams scour the NFL Scouting Combine looking for freakish athletic talent capable of keeping opposing passing games “on an island.” Assessing whether a defensive back will develop into a shutdown corner is difficult, but Dave Archibald continues his review of the most intriguing CB prospects in the 2015 NFL Draft. Profile Draftniks such as Mike…
Versatile Mississippi State DL Preston Smith is making a push for day one selection in the 2015 NFL Draft after an impressive Senior Bowl and strong showing at the NFL Scouting Combine. However, while the former Bulldog may have significantly boosted his draft status in recent months, Smith’s classic “tweener” size and lack of a…