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First and 10: How Greg Sankey, Tony Petitti ended the SEC-B1G Cold War ... and what comes next for college football
Matt Hayes | 56 minutes ago



Quote6. Your tape is your resume
An NFL scout analyzes a draft-eligible SEC player. This week: Arkansas C Beaux Limmer.

"He held his own at the Senior Bowl. I like his grit and toughness. He plays a little too high, and has a tendency to be susceptible to bull rushes. There's too much being made about one rep against (T'Vondre Sweat), who has 40-50 pounds on (Limmer). That's social media. You're not seeing the other reps where Limmer was aggressive and strong at the point of attack. Look, he's far from a finished product, and he needs some bulk. High football IQ, and a guy that, in the right system, can be a starter early."
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First and 10: Panic over OCs and DCs leaving?

Could Players care less?

Matt Hayes | 37 minutes ago




QuoteAn NFL scout analyzes a draft-eligible SEC player. This week: LSU DT Maason Smith.

"How much was last season a product of recovering from the knee (injury)? That's the big question. His tape (in 2023) was solid, but nothing like what he showed a couple of years ago. The injury kept him from gaining valuable game reps. You learn from every play, every game. He just hasn't been playing at a high level, week after week, for a long time. He's still learning the game. Has great short quickness, and can demand double teams. He shows some explosion when pushing the interior and rushing. It's there, but can it be consistent? Is it simply a guy who needs time to develop?"
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LSU stars slotted into top six of post-Super Bowl NFL mock draft
Derek Peterson | 


QuoteLSU quarterback Jayden Daniels and wideout Malik Nabers are both slated to be top-six selections in April's NFL Draft.

That's according to the latest, post-Super Bowl mock draft from CBS Sports.

Daniels and Nabers going top-six would also be the first time LSU has had multiple players go that high since 2017, when Leonard Fournette went fourth and Jamal Adams went sixth.
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NFL Scouting Combine: 74 SEC players receive invite to annual event
Keith Farner | 17 minutes ago


QuoteQuarterbacks
Jayden Daniels, LSU
Devin Leary, Kentucky
Joe Milton III, Tennessee
Spencer Rattler, South Carolina

Running backs
Ray Davis, Kentucky
Daijun Edwards, Georgia
Jase McClellan, Alabama
Kendall Milton, Georgia
Cody Schrader, Missouri
Jaylen Wright, Tennessee

Wide receivers
Jermaine Burton, Alabama
Lideatrick Griffin, Mississippi State
Xavier Legette, South Carolina
Ladd McConkey, Georgia
Malik Nabers, LSU
Ricky Pearsall, Florida
Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint, Georgia
Ainias Smith, Texas A&M
Brian Thomas Jr., LSU

Tight ends
Brock Bowers, Georgia
Trey Knox, South Carolina

Offensive linemen
Kingsley Eguakun, Florida
Jeremy Flax, Kentucky
Javon Foster, Missouri
Nick Gargiulo, South Carolina
Brady Latham, Arkansas
JC Latham, Alabama
Beaux Limmer, Arkansas
Amarius Mims, Georgia
Layden Robinson, Texas A&M
Charles Turner III, LSU
Sedrick Van Pran-Granger, Georgia

Defensive linemen
Jaden Crumedy, Mississippi State
Justin Eboigbe, Alabama
Marcus Harris, Auburn
McKinnley Jackson, Texas A&M
Trajan Jeffcoat, Arkansas
Jordan Jefferson, LSU
Cedric Johnson, Mississippi
Zion Logue, Georgia
Darius Robinson, Missouri
Justin Rogers, Auburn
Maason Smith, LSU
Mekhi Wingo, LSU

Linebackers
Chris Braswell, Alabama
Edgerrin Cooper, Texas A&M
Ty'Ron Hopper, Missouri
Dallas Turner, Alabama
Trevin Wallace, Kentucky
Nathaniel Watson, Mississippi State

Defensive backs
Kris Abrams-Draine, Missouri
Daijahn Anthony, Mississippi
Terrion Arnold, Alabama
Javon Bullard, Georgia
Jaylon Carlies, Missouri
Marcellas Dial, South Carolina
Kamal Hadden, Tennessee
DJ James, Auburn
Jaylen Key, Alabama
Kamari Lassiter, Georgia
Dwight McGlothern, Arkansas
Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama
Andru Phillips, Kentucky
Deantre Prince, Mississippi
Nehemiah Pritchett, Auburn
Ennis Rakestraw Jr., Missouri
Decamerion Richardson, Mississippi State
Demani Richardson, Texas A&M
Andre' Sam, LSU
Jaylin Simpson, Auburn
Tykee Smith, Georgia

Kickers
Cam Little, Arkansas
Harrison Mevis, Missouri
Will Reichard, Alabama
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2024 NFL Draft: Trades shake up latest CBS Sports mock draft following Super Bowl
by:
Nick Schultz




QuoteWith just over a week until the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine gets underway, mock draft season is in full swing. The projections continue to roll in, including one from CBS Sports featuring plenty of movement on the board.

Of course, all eyes are on the No. 1 pick as the Chicago Bears hold the selection for the second straight year. They have a decision to make on Justin Fields, and CBS Sports projected a trade to the New England Patriots for a 2024 third-rounder and a 2025 third round pick that could turn into a second-round selection.

That leaves Chicago to take Caleb Williams atop the board

2. Washington Commanders – Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU
Jayden Daniels' spectacular 2023 season not only won him the Heisman Trophy, but also has him in strong consideration to be one of the top picks in the 2024 NFL Draft. In fact, CBS Sports projects the former LSU star to be the second quarterback off the board and hopefully become the Washington football team's quarterback of the future.

9. Chicago Bears – Malik Nabers, WR, LSU
By holding the No. 9 pick in addition to No. 1, Chicago has an opportunity to pair Caleb Williams with a playmaking wide receiver to go opposite DJ Moore. In CBS Sports' mock draft, Malik Nabers gets the nod after leading LSU in receiving during Jayden Daniels' Heisman-winning season.

Nabers' 120.7 receiving yards per game led the nation

Picks 11-32 of CBS Sports' 2024 NFL mock draft

12. Denver Broncos – Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia
13. Las Vegas Raiders – Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama
14. New Orleans Saints – JC Latham, OL, Alabama
17. Jacksonville Jaguars – Brian Thomas, WR, LSU
22. Philadelphia Eagles – Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama
25. Green Bay Packers – Kamari Lassiter, CB, Georgia
26. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Dallas Turner, EDGE, Alabama
29. Detroit Lions – Darius Robinson, EDGE, Missouri
31. Denver Broncos (via mock trade with San Francisco 49ers) – Bo Nix, QB, Oregon (bwo Auburn)
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O'Gara: Brock Bowers falling in these mock drafts



QuoteI'm old enough to remember when the greatest tight end in college football history was a lock to be one of the first 6 or 7 picks off the board in the 2024 NFL Draft.

That "greatest tight end in college football history" was Brock Bowers. Like, the guy who made us rethink us what was possible of the tight end position with a college career that concluded with 2 total losses.

Stats don't equal NFL production. "Tight end wins" are even less of a thing than "quarterback wins" when it comes to evaluating next-level talent.

But for the life of me, I can't fathom why Bowers is falling in these pre-Combine NFL Mocks:

CBS Sports (Tom Fornelli) — No. 10, New York Jets
ESPN (Matt Miller) — No. 14, New Orleans Saints
NFL.com (Daniel Jeremiah) — No. 15, Indianapolis Colts
CBS Sports (Garrett Podell) — No. 15, Indianapolis Colts
The Ringer (Danny Kelly) — No. 16, Seattle Seahawks
PFF (Trevor Sikkema) — No. 18, Cincinnati Bengals

There are folks like Mel Jr. and Nick Baumgardner who still have Bowers as a top-5 pick.

But why the discourse at all?

One is "well, he's banged up right now."
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First and 10: Dear SEC, Texas is built to take over everything. Starting now
Matt Hayes | 




QuoteYour tape is your resume
An NFL scout analyzes a draft-eligible SEC player. This week: Alabama CB Terrion Arnold.

"A perfect example of a player with a bunch of raw talent developing into an elite prospect over the course of a career. I saw him early on there, and it was obvious he could play. What I loved about him was his eagerness to be coached. He wanted it, he needed it. Once you start to play consistently, once you gain confidence, it grows like the summer grass. You can't stop it. Long, athletic, aggressive, great hands; he has it all. He's absolutely a top-10 pick."
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ESPN analyst Mike Tannenbaum says one NFL team should trade up

Jayden Daniels

Paul Harvey | 21 minutes ago


QuoteMike Tannenbaum sees one NFL team as a potential "perfect fit" for Jayden Daniels, but it will likely take a trade to make the partnership happen.

Tannenbaum made the case that the Atlanta Falcons should trade up from No. 8 to get Daniels in this year's NFL Draft. In Tannenbaum's scenario, Atlanta would need to trade with the New England Patriots for the No. 3 overall pick to get LSU's star quarterback and Heisman winner.

However, Tannenbaum believes a trade for both franchises makes sense...
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NFL.com analyst Daniel Jeremiah includes 10 SEC stars in 2.0 mock draft
Paul Harvey | 37 minutes ago


QuoteNo. 4 — Malik Nabers, WR, LSU — Arizona Cardinals
No. 6 — Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU — New York Giants
No. 11 — Dallas Turner, Edge, Alabama — Minnesota Vikings
No. 13 — Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama — Las Vegas Raiders
No. 14 — JC Latham, OT, Alabama — New Orleans Saints
No. 18 — Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia — Cincinnati Bengals
No. 22 — Ennis Rakestraw Jr., CB, Missouri — Philadelphia Eagles
No. 23 — Brian Thomas Jr., WR, LSU — Houston Texans
No. 27 — Darius Robinson, Edge, Missouri — Arizona Cardinals
No. 30 — Amarius Mims, OT, Georgia — Baltimore Ravens
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First and 10: There's still 1 big thing college football needs to borrow from the NFL
Matt Hayes |



QuoteAn NFL scout analyzes a draft-eligible SEC player. This week: LSU WR Brian Thomas Jr.

"I've heard other (scouts) talk about the 1-year wonder thing. But (Thomas) got there, and they weren't throwing the ball well at all. Then Brian Kelly gets there, and (Jayden) Daniels arrives, and it takes a while before they figure it out. I love this kid. He's long and he's all of 6-4, and he's twitchy. Separation speed and great ball skills. Is he a guy that can work the middle? Not sure yet, but you stick him outside, and he's going to win. He'll get off the line, he's explosive and has that rare catch radius."
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O'Gara: My top 7 quarterback prospects for the 2024 NFL Draft



Quote3 signal-callers who were in New York (Jayden Daniels, Michael Penix Jr. and Bo Nix) for the Heisman Trophy ceremony are all draft-eligible. That doesn't include a previous Heisman winner (Caleb Williams) or a guy who just celebrated a national championship (JJ McCarthy). It also doesn't include one of the most talked-about players of the 2020s (Spencer Rattler) or the guy who could go No. 2 overall.

Household names, there are aplenty. Talent, there is aplenty. As we know, the combination of those 2 things doesn't always equal the most important thing —

These are my top 7 signal-callers in the 2024 class as we inch closer to the NFL Combine:

6. Bo Nix, Oregon
I love the player that Nix became at Oregon. For all the talk about his average depth of target suggesting that he became a check-down machine, I actually viewed that as a positive after watching countless instances of him trying to make the home-run play early in his career at Auburn.

Reps, Nix isn't lacking. Mobility, Nix isn't lacking. My questions about his game are related to him standing in the pocket and making a big-time throw in tight windows to move the chains. That's everything in the NFL.

5. Spencer Rattler, South Carolina
Yes, I'm higher on Rattler than the consensus. If you're telling me that I'm crazy for having him ahead of Nix or McCarthy, you either missed the Senior Bowl when he earned MVP honors after an impressive week and/or you made up your mind about Rattler the moment he left Oklahoma.

His improved footwork under Dowell Loggains

2. Jayden Daniels, LSU
At this time last year, there's no world in which I imagined that I'd be making the case for Daniels to be considered the No. 2 quarterback in this class. But here we are, on the heels of a historic Heisman Trophy season wherein Daniels was a walking, talking chunk play who made himself a whole bunch of money for the 12 games he played.

A top-3 selection feels imminent.

1. Caleb Williams, USC
A perfect prospect, Williams is not.
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Jayden Daniels is making the wise, yet uninteresting, NFL Combine decision
Paul Harvey | 4 minutes ago


QuoteJayden Daniels will leave fans at the NFL Combine wanting more out of LSU's star quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner. However, he's making the wise call for his NFL Draft stock.

Earlier in the week, NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported that Daniels will be included in a group of QBs who will not throw at the combine. He will conduct interviews and meetings with teams but will not work out, joining Caleb Williams and Drake Maye as players opting to wait until their Pro Days
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Mel Jr explains why Brock Bowers will go No. 10 overall to New York Jets
by:
Thomas Goldkamp




QuoteWith the 2024 NFL Combine about to get underway, conversations about some of the top NFL Draft prospects like Georgia tight end Brock Bowers are firing up in earnest.

In his latest NFL mock draft, ESPN's Mel Kiper has Bowers going No. 10 overall to the New York Jets. He has the Jets selecting Bowers over some needs elsewhere, primarily on the offensive line.

"That's the thing, I'm with you. They need offensive line help, multiple (guys)," Kiper told ESPN's Chris Russo on First Take on Wednesday. "But you can't force it, and Brock Bowers for Aaron Rodgers would be special. Say, 'Well he's a tight end...' Well he's a receiving entity. He's not a tight end. He's an H-back, fullback, wide receiver, slot. He can do anything. You can move him around and he's going to be a receiving entity. They need it opposite Garrett Wilson, to help out Garrett Wilson, right?"
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For Bo Nix at the NFL Combine, the pecking order seemed clear

By Matt Cohen |




QuoteMatt Cohen
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In order, the crowd for Jayden Daniels, the crowd for JJ McCarthy and a quite small gathering for Bo Nix about five minutes before their NFL Combine interviews







He's been around long enough — through three years of college football at Auburn and two at Oregon — to understand how to approach this position, this job interview

Where Nix stands among the group of quarterbacks, he'll take the field with Saturday at the NFL Combine is not determined by the vastly more cameras pointed toward Williams, Drake Maye or Daniels. What will separate him on the field?
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'The best thing that ever happened to me:' How transfer portal has reshaped NFL draft

by:
Pete Nakos




QuoteINDIANAPOLIS – Trey Benson may have never been at the NFL Scouting Combine if it was not for the transfer portal.

The Florida State running back is viewed by scouts as a top-five player at his position in this year's class. A four-star coming out of high school, his college career started at Oregon. He could not break through with the Ducks, dealing with an injury and limited playing time in two seasons.

But in January 2022, he entered the transfer portal. Five years ago, if a top NFL draft prospect had a college career defined by the transfer portal, it was a red flag. Questions would pop up in interviews about why an athlete was moving around.

Just like the college football landscape has shifted, so have the old stereotypes...
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First and 10: If the Head Ball Coach is concerned about Billy Napier, you probably should be, too
Matt Hayes | 21 minutes ago




Quote5 The Weekly 5
5 SEC players who increased their draft stock with workouts at the Senior Bowl and/or NFL Combine, per an NFL scout.

1. OLB Dallas Turner, Alabama. "He ran a 4.47 40. That ridiculous."

2. WR Ricky Pearsall, Florida: "He's a solid top 50-60 pick."

3. CB Ennis Rakestraw, Missouri: "He might be the first corner picked."

4. LB Edgerrin Cooper, Texas A&M: "Tested off the charts to back up great (game) tape."

5. DE Darius Robinson, Missouri: "The biggest riser on the defensive line board."

6. Your tape is your resume
An NFL scout analyzes a draft-eligible SEC player. This week: South Carolina WR Xavier Legette.

"He's so well put together. You see him face to face, and it's impressive. He played quarterback in high school, and it took a while for him to transition to wide receiver. If you're all-in with him, you see an elite, strong and fast guy who isn't close to his ceiling. And you're betting that it just took a while for him to figure it out. Because 42 catches and 5 TDs in the first 4 seasons, and 71 and 7 in his last season, that's a red flag. But that (game) tape from this season is special. It's Day 1 special."
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O'Gara: Post-Combine, these 10 SEC players are the best bets to be picked in Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft



Quote1. Jayden Daniels, LSU QB
Nope, it doesn't matter that he chose not to throw or run the 40. He had a Heisman Trophy

2. Malik Nabers, LSU WR
Nabers is in a similar spot as his LSU quarterback. He's not expected to be the first player at his position selected, but there's a good discussion to be had if he's the second.

3. Dallas Turner, Alabama Edge
Did he evolve into the second coming of Will Anderson? Not quite

4. Brock Bowers, Georgia TE
If Bowers isn't selected in the first round of the NFL Draft, it'll be because they banned the tight end position

5. JC Latham, Alabama OT
Latham would be higher on this list if he were projected as a left tackle, but still, he has the tools to anchor an NFL offensive line from the right

6. Terrion Arnold, Alabama CB
Arnold was always going to crush the pre-Draft process. He had a better all-around year on the field than the more decorated Kool-Aid McKinstry. It's not just the 5 interceptions and 12 pass breakups. Arnold can step into the NFL and immediately cover on the outside, but his versatility as an elite run-defender (he was PFF's No. 3 FBS corner against the run) and slot corner projects

7. Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama CB
It's too bad that McKinstry has a foot injury and couldn't participate in the NFL Combine.

8. Brian Thomas Jr., LSU WR
This is going to sound like a knock on Thomas, but I promise that it's not. If this is 2004, he's a top-7 pick like Roy Williams. To put up the numbers that Thomas did — the guy led the nation in receiving touchdowns —

9. Amarius Mims, Georgia OT
I've long had a theory that there's something in the water in Georgia. Like, the entire state. How UGA gets these human beings is beyond me. Mims clocked a 5.07-second 40-yard dash at 6-8, 340 pounds. Granted, he got hurt on his second attempt

10. Darius Robinson, Mizzou DL
I could've gone with A&M linebacker Edgerrin Cooper, Georgia CB Kamari Lassiter or even Robinson's teammate CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr. here, but let's go with the defensive lineman who got better and better at Mizzou. He's got the ability to play on the edge or the interior having done both at Mizzou. At 6-5, 285 pounds, he ran a sub-5 40 and recorded a 35-inch vertical.
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2024 NFL Draft: ESPN shakes up Top-50 player rankings following NFL Scouting Combine

by:
Nick Kosko




QuoteESPN shook up its last Top 50 player rankings for the 2024 NFL Draft after this year's scouting combine:

2. Jayden Daniels, QB – LSU
Daniels was the best player in col;lege football last season, leading to his own Heisman Trophy win. The dual threat quarterback rose up draft boards throughout the season after being just a solid option.

Heck, ESPN's own programming debates if Daniels would be a better selection than Williams!

4. Malik Nabers, WR – LSU
Nabers is the next best pass catcher of the bunch. He has true explosiveness that could be game changing

8. Brock Bowers, TE – Georgia
One of the best tight end prospects we've ever seen!

10. Terrion Arnold, CB – Alabama
Arnold could very well be one of several cornerbacks in the first round this year. But, he's the top ranked guy

Players No. 11 through 25
12. Dallas Turner, EDGE – Alabama

14. JC Latham, OT – Alabama

18. Brian Thomas Jr., WR – LSU

Players No. 26 through 50

26. Amarius Mims, OT – Georgia
27. Kamari Lassiter, CB – Georgia
29. Ladd McConkey, WR – Georgia
30. Darius Robinson, EDGE – Missouri
31. Xavier Legette, WR – South Carolina
32. Edgerrin Cooper, LB – Texas A&M
33. Ennis Rakestraw Jr., CB – Missouri
42. Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB – Alabama
43. Bo Nix, QB – Oregon (bwo Auburn)
50. Maason Smith, DT – LSU

NFL Draft is scheduled for April 25th through 27 in Detroit.
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2024 NFL Draft: ESPN makes big changes to QB Top-13 rankings after NFL Scouting Combine

by:
Grant Grubbs




QuoteNFL Scouting Combine was a turning point for many of the quarterbacks in the 2024 NFL Draft. For some, their draft stock skyrocketed following the combine. Others likely wish they never would have participated. On Sunday, ESPN updated its quarterback rankings:

3. Jayden Daniels (LSU)


Another top prospect, another decision to skip out on measurements at the combine. Daniels received a surge in draft stock late this past season. The 6-foot-4 cannon boasts extreme accuracy on his long ball. For his talents, he reeled in the 2023 Heisman

6. Bo Nix (Oregon bwo Auburn)
Nix was another QB who opted to throw at the combine. It was likely a wise decision after he failed to stun scouts in the week leading up to the Reese's Senior Bowl.


7. Spencer Rattler (South Carolina)


Spencer Rattler had a rollercoaster day at the combine. After posting an underwhelming 4.95 second time in the 40

11. Joe Milton III (Tennessee)


Joe Milton III was a star at the combine. Standing at 6-foot-5, 235 pounds, the Tennessee standout towered over competing quarterbacks. His arm talent was obvious, too. Milton made 70-yard bombs look like simple screen routes. Yet, Milton still came in at No. 11
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First and 10: Why Brady Cook, Mizzou could be the SEC's biggest Playoff surprise
Matt Hayes |



QuoteYour tape is your resume
An NFL scout analyzes a draft-eligible SEC player. This week: Georgia WR Ladd McConkey.

"He took some big strides at the Combine, and not just because he ran well. He looks solid, well put together. The big question is can he take the pounding that he'll get in this league. Can he physically get separation? He's not a perimeter guy; he has to play in the slot. There's no protecting those guys. But he's explosive and he's a smart football guy. He knows the position, and he knows how to set up and exploit defensive backs."
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Mel Jr. shakes up wide receiver rankings
Combine

by:
Nick Kosko




Quote3. Malik Nabers, LSU
Nabers could be the second guy on this list, but he'll be WR3 according to Kiper right now. Heck, ESPN analysts have had debates of Nabers of Harrison Jr. (sic)

4. Brian Thomas Jr., LSU
Thomas Jr. can do a lot of things on the field. He has a huge catch radius but probably needs a little more development.

8. Xavier Legette, South Carolina
Legette will likely be a mid-second round pick and the Atlanta Falcons are a popular destination. He was a very solid player.

10. Ladd McConkey, Georgia


McConkey made the Georgia passing offense go. Whenever he was on the field, the Bulldogs were better for it despite Bowers.
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Mel Jr. explains why Brock is 'unpredictable'

by:
Sam Gillenwater




QuoteBowers is obviously the top tight end in the 2024 NFL Draft and has been for a long while. However, that doesn't necessarily mean that he'll be off the board as early as some may have originally thought. That's why, ahead of the first round in April, Mel Kiper Jr. is deep-diving into Bowers' stock as a prospect:

"He's not a wide receiver, he's not a tight end. He's a do-it-all guy. He can be a fullback, H-back," Kiper said. "Look at the hands. Look at the ability to get the ball and then, after the catch, be dynamic. He's outracing (SEC) cornerbacks to paydirt.

"He is a fear-factor player," said Kiper.

For Kiper, that starts with team needs early on in the draft. For as great as Bowers is, he just doesn't necessarily fit what some of these early franchises are looking for or needing compared to those with picks just outside the top 10.
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2024 NFL Draft: Free agent moves shake up new CBS Sports mock draft, full first round predictions

by:
Nick Kosko




QuoteTeams addressed needs in free agency so now it can affect who they take in the first round. That includes some quarterback shifting within the top 15!

2. Washington Commanders: Jayden Daniels, QB – LSU


8. Atlanta Falcons: Dallas Turner, EDGE – Alabama


9. Chicago Bears: Malik Nabers, WR – LSU


13. Las Vegas Raiders: Brian Thomas Jr., WR – LSU
14. New Orleans Saints: Brock Bowers, TE – Georgia
15. Indianapolis Colts: Terrion Arnold, CB – Alabama
18. Cincinnati Bengals: JC Latham, OT – Alabama
24. Dallas Cowboys: Edgerrin Cooper, LB – Texas A&M
29. Detroit Lions: Darius Robinson, EDGE – Missouri
30. Baltimore Ravens: Amarius Mims, OT – Georgia
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Brock Brock Bowers explains injury that contributed to him choosing to miss Georgia's Pro Day

Future private workout plan

by:
Andrew Graham



QuoteOne of the biggest names of the 2024 NFL Draft class was absent from on-field drills at Georgia's Pro Day on Wednesday, as star tight end Brock Bowers watched on. He explained on SEC Network that a hamstring injury kept him out of proceedings.

Bowers also didn't participate in physical testing or on-field workouts at the NFL Combine, either. But Bowers plans to host a private workout for teams in around a month for the chance to show off.

"Tweaked a hamstring a little bit, but it's no big deal. Just wanted to give it a little extra time, just give it some time and just be able to be at my best when I'm out here performing," Bowers said.

And given his game revolves his next-level pass catching abilities from the tight end position, Bowers wants his legs fully under him when he does work out for teams.

"Speed's a huge part of this process. Running fast, I want to run fast. That's part of it. And also rehab, like you said, and keeping your body right," Bowers said.
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ESPN shakes up 2024 NFL Draft predictions

New mini mock

Free agent moves

by:
Thomas Goldkamp



QuoteNFL free agency is off to the races, with many franchises securing some serious help for their organizations through the annual roster-shift

2. Washington Commanders – QB Jayden Daniels, LSU
LSU quarterback has really risen up the projected 2024 NFL Draft ranks in recent weeks, with many analysts now projecting him to be selected over North Carolina's Drake Maye. Both would offer the Commanders a considerably dynamic threat

5. Los Angeles Chargers – OT JC Latham, Alabama


6. New York Giants – WR Malik Nabers, LSU
Back to the receiver well, the New York Giants tap the talented LSU passing corps for Malik Nabers in ESPN's projected 2024 NFL Draft picks. And the Giants have certainly fared well with an LSU standout receiver before, with Odell Beckham Jr.

8. Atlanta Falcons – EDGE Dallas Turner, Alabama
Remarkably, we get all the way down to pick No. 8 before a defensive player is selected in ESPN's 2024 NFL Draft projection. But the Atlanta Falcons will feel it was well worth the wait

12. Denver Broncos – CB Terrion Arnold, Alabama
For only the second defensive pick in the early goings of ESPN's 2024 NFL Draft projections, the Denver Broncos take a player who can offer immediate help — and versatility —
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2024 NFL Draft: Mel Jr. updates Top 25 Big Board player rankings with big moves

by:
Steve Samra



QuoteAs the onset of the 2024 NFL Free Agency cycle has turned the league on it's head, ESPN's Mel Jr.'s updated his Big Board Top 25 player rankings for the 2024 NFL Draft.

3. Jayden Daniels, QB – LSU

Daniels has passed Drake Maye, according to Kiper, in this year's draft after his Heisman campaign. The LSU quarterback always had dual threat abilities, but they were on a different level this past season. Kiper now has him in the driver's seat as QB2.

5. Malik Nabers, WR – LSU

Don't forget about Nabers, who had just as good, if not a better season catching passes. He was the main target for Daniels all year long, helping his quarterback win the Heisman.

7. Brock Bowers, TE – Georgia

Bowers is the top tight end in the draft class and it's not even close. Overall, he's one of the best players regardless of which side of the ball. He's been a popular mock selection to the Los Angeles Chargers, which might be unfair

9. Dallas Turner, EDGE – Alabama

Turner is a demon off the edge and one of the best rushers we've seen in a few years. Kiper has him in the top 10 now, receiving more recognition.

Rest of Mel Kiper's Big Board 2024

11. JC Latham, OT – Alabama
12. Brian Thomas Jr., WR – LSU
15. Terrion Arnold, CB – Alabama

Mel Jr. has done his research, adjusted his 2024 NFL Draft Big Board accordingly.
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Joel releases 2024 NFL mock draft 2.0

First wave of free agency

by:
Nick Kosko



QuoteFox Sports' Joel Klatt released his latest 2024 NFL Mock Draft after the first wave of free agency.

There are lots of quarterbacks going in the first round this time around. Not to mention, Klatt projected some trades!

3. New England Patriots: Jayden Daniels, QB – LSU


Daniels is now the new face of the Patriots, according to Klatt. A total change from the quarterbacks of the past.

Daniels is a dual threat, the Heisman Trophy winner and a dynamic player. He fits the mold of Jarod Mayo's new school approach to New England.

8. Atlanta Falcons: Dallas Turner, EDGE – Alabama

Dallas Turner was a menace for the Crimson Tide over the course of his college career. He seemingly just fits Atlanta right?

10. New York Jets: Malik Nabers, WR – LSU

Now the Jets could use offensive line help as well, but Klatt goes with a wide receiver. We mentioned Nabers before and he won't last much longer.

Aaron Rodgers gets a playmaker

Rest of Joel Klatt Mock Draft

11. Tennessee Titans (Projected trade): Brock Bowers, TE – Georgia
12. Denver Broncos: Bo Nix, QB – Oregon (bwo Auburn)

17. Jacksonville Jaguars: Terrion Arnold, CB – Alabama
18. Cincinnati Bengals: Brian Thomas Jr., WR – LSU
19. Los Angeles Rams: Amarius Mims, OT – Georgia
20. Pittsburgh Steelers: JC Latham, OT – Alabama

26. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Ennis Rakestraw Jr., DB – Missouri

29. Detroit Lions: Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB – Alabama
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2024 NFL Draft: Mel Jr.'s big changes in updated mock

5 QBs in first round predictions

by:
Nick Kosko



Quote2. Washington Commanders: Jayden Daniels, QB – LSU
Kiper hasn't moved off of Daniels to the Commanders

5. Los Angeles Chargers: Malik Nabers, WR – LSU
Chargers have multiple options here, but since they essentially cleaned house with Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, LA needs a WR.

8. Atlanta Falcons: Dallas Turner, OLB – Alabama
Dallas Turner was a menace for the Crimson Tide over the course of his college career. He seemingly just fits Atlanta

10. New York Jets: Brock Bowers, TE – Georgia
More weapons for the Jets! Bowers can do it all as a pass catcher and blocker and is an elite tight end prospect. Aaron Rodgers is going to have fun with this new weapon.

Kiper's Picks No. 11 through 32
13. Las Vegas Raiders: JC Latham, OT – Alabama

17. Jacksonville Jaguars: Terrion Arnold, CB – Alabama

20. Pittsburgh Steelers: Brian Thomas Jr., WR – LSU

29. Detroit Lions: Xavier Legette, WR – South Carolina

30. Baltimore Ravens: Amarius Mims, OT – Georgia
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2024 NFL Draft: Mel Jr makes big QB moves in updated Big Board Top 25 player rankings

by:
Nick Schultz




QuoteWhile the top prospect hasn't changed – – Jayden Daniels is now in Kiper's Top 5 prospects.

3. Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU


5. Malik Nabers, WR, LSU


6. Brock Bowers, TE, Georgia


9. Dallas Turner, EDGE, Alabama


11. JC Latham, OL, Alabama

12. Brian Thomas Jr. WR, LSU

16. Terrion Arnold, CB, Alabama

2024 NFL Draft will be held in Detroit, Michigan, with the first round on Thursday, April 25.
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