Introduction Much has been made in the past week or two about the differences between the NFL and college football. The Twitter-sphere has been a back and forth with all types of contrasts, ranging from pageantry to schemes to jersey numbers. One thing seems certain though: no matter if you like or dislike college football,…
Man in the Middle T.J. Edwards was the man in the middle of a Wisconsin defense that was ranked second in total defense (262.1 yards per game), third in rushing defense (98.4 ypg) and third in scoring defense (13.9 ppg). He was an integral part of a senior laden defense that lost seven starters, including…
Throughout the remainder of the off-season, I will be previewing the best returning offensive line units in college football. These previews will give us the opportunity to scout some of the top offensive line prospects for the 2019 NFL Draft, while also highlighting those whose names we will likely see in 2020 and beyond. There’s…
Be sure to purchase the Inside the Pylon Draft Guide (including team specific guides) for full reports on all drafted players, available now! Entering the second year of general manager Chris Ballard’s tenure and following a 4-12 campaign, the Colts got a complete makeover. Former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator, Frank Reich, was hired as the…
The draft came, saw, and conquered our timelines and now it’s up to the fans to sit back and watch their favorite teams selections; will they develop? How’s their situation? What can we expect? Just a few days ago, I released my final Top 10 EDGE rankings, so I figured I would throw my two…
With 4 picks in the top 69, the Giants have a great opportunity to draft talented players in this deep draft class. Plus, they have plenty of options to stay put or trade the number two overall pick in the draft. Round 1 (2nd pick overall): Saquon Barkley, RB, Penn State A rare playmaker who is…
During the cross checking process for the 2018 ITP Draft Guide, our fearless Director of Personnel decisions – Dan Hatman – made a note to the wide receiver scouts saying, “WR is a fascinating position, as every scout values skill sets differently.” This is undoubtedly true. There are a lot of different receiver types that…
We have finally arrived at the end. Proclamations of doom and terror first uttered back in the summer have brought us to this moment, the cusp of the 2018 NFL draft and perhaps the most pivotal quarterback class in recent memory. As with years past, the battles have raged on endlessly over some of the…
Sam Darnold all but cemented himself as the number one overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft amidst pouring conditions at his pro day in usually sunny Southern California. I’m not much of a believer in Combine or pro day successes or failures having much of an impact in the decision making process for teams.…
Welcome on in my friends to the latest installment of “Check With Me,” my semi-regular column addressing quarterback issues at both the NFL and collegiate levels. Today we’ll dive into some NFL teams that need to address QB2, some reader questions, highlight another cause to support in “Helping One Another” and stay away from any…
In the debut of his Cover 2 Youtube series breaking down draft prospects at the safety position, Ryan Dukarm looks at Ohio State safety Damon Webb. Webb’s an under the radar prospect in many draft circles, and Dukarm looks to show off what makes him an intriguing run defender from deep in the field, specifically…
When projecting college football players to the NFL, their performance against other draft prospects provides a scout with valuable information. Was Player A completely outmatched by Player B? Did Player A exploit the weaknesses that Player B has? Did they expose entirely new issues? The effectiveness of this exercise was exactly why the ITP crew…
There are three core positions in football. Quarterback, meaning someone who can throw the ball downfield. Offensive tackle, meaning someone to protect that quarterback. And an edge pass rusher, meaning someone to disrupt the opponent’s quarterback. The next in line after this trio would be the field-tilting cornerback. For everything you have up front, under…
Sam Hubbard is an EDGE defender I have been studying for the 2018 Inside The Pylon Draft Guide, who really intrigues me for a few different reasons. He was an outstanding lacrosse player in high school and had to decommit from Notre Dame, in order to become a Buckeye. The fascinating aspect of his development…
The 2018 NFL Combine is upon us and we are eagerly waiting to see how a bunch of physical specimen perform athletic tests in their underwear. These results are not the be all end all, but they help substantiate what we have already evaluated on the film, while also providing additional information that may lead…
Let’s start with a simple premise. When he finishes his career at the Ohio State University, J.T. Barrett will go down as one of the most prolific quarterbacks to ever wear the Scarlet and Grey. Barrett has been a two-time First Team All-Big Ten selection. He was a third Team AP All-American in 2014. He…