Sam Beal, CB, Western Michigan 6’1”, 196lbs Games watch: Central Michigan (2017), Northern Illinois (2017), Eastern Michigan (2017) Strengths Good triangle numbers for the position and has good length. Squats low in his stance. Physical at the LOS with strong jab to jar receivers and disrupt the timing of their routes. Quick feet to stay…
Be sure to purchase the Inside the Pylon Draft Guide (including team specific guides) for full reports on all drafted players, available now! A tumultuous Pittsburgh Steelers season that included the Ryan Shazier injury and the “no catch” by Jesse James came to a disappointing end, with the team giving up 45 points at home to…
The 2018 NFL Draft is less than 3 weeks away and every team is putting the finishing touches on their draft boards. We all know the consensus top prospects such as Saquon Barkley, Bradley Chubb and Quenton Nelson. Then there are those middle round prospects that don’t get the recognition they deserve. Day 2 and…
I’ve noticed that despite the many differences between practicing law and writing about football, some of the complaints are the same among those both arenas. When I was a lawyer, fatigue and “hurrying up to wait” were two of the most common gripes among my fellow barristers. Imagine rushing around all morning to get the…
The days and weeks leading up to the 2017 NFL Draft is a time where we can hypothesize about several different scenarios and hope our favorite team does not swing and miss early, while at the same time hoping that our team finds the hidden gems in the third day of the draft. After a…
Click here for a full explanation of methodology and categories used in the chart above. About the class: In today’s NFL, right tackle is as much of a priority as left tackle because of the evolution of pass rushers. Some of the best edge players in the NFL are playing left defensive end or outside…
If you polled every member of the draft community about who their top two wide receivers are in the 2017 NFL Draft, until a couple of days ago, the general consensus would’ve been that Mike Williams and Corey Davis would fit that bill, with a few probably putting John Ross III into that discussion following…
Kareem Hunt opened eyes at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama with his 15-carry, 118-yard rushing performance. What stood out in particular was his balance, as he displayed the ability to keep upright when running through arm tackles. Balance is a key part of a running back’s overall athletic ability and how he fairs gaining…
Shane Alexander’s notes from Weigh-ins and Day 1 of practice: Quarterbacks: Davis Webb came in as the de facto top quarterback of the South and neither Antonio Pipkin nor Josh Dobbs did anything to challenge him. The Browns’ system is completely different from what both Texas Tech and Cal ran, and we saw Davis struggle…
With the 2016 NFL Draft in the rear view mirror, evaluators are already working through the next crop of players hoping to realize their NFL dreams. Joseph Ferraiola has started his process of wide receiver evaluation for next year, and after some preliminary film work has identified ten prospects that form his 2017 NFL Draft wide receiver watch list. While…
Football is littered with specialized terminology. From punt gunner to climbing the pocket, commentators rarely get to explain everything you need to know before the next play. Inside The Pylon’s glossary was developed to give fans a deeper understanding of the game through clear explanations, as well as image and video examples. Please contact us with…
Connor Cook‘s traits, and experience in the MSU offense, have some scouts salivating over him as a potential #1 overall pick. Mark Schofield says one of the traits displayed on the field is Cook’s ability to anticipate the pass, throwing receivers open before their break. It sounds odd to say that Connor Cook is a name flying…
The College Bowl Season is upon us, and Pylon University is bringing the breakdowns on offense, defense, and special teams, along with the sport’s traditions and great moments. In this edition, it’s the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl preview, one of five bowl games that get things started Saturday. The Matchup WHO: Western Michigan Broncos (8-4)…