LSUDad Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 I know, we haven't had the 2019 Draft, but an early look into 2020. The main guy, Grant Delpit at Safety, looks to be the top player. Jacob Phillips at LB, along with Kristian Fulton at CB and Rashard Lawrence on the DL are the top 4 players. Lets play a season and see what changes. Always, things could and will change. Michael Divinity at LB, has a shot to make waves. K'Lavon Chaisson after his injury is another to watch, will he get his form back. Blake Ferguson at LS is one that teams will also look into. Von Rosenburg will just be a Jr this year, he might opt out with a good season. With 14 Sr's on this years roster, others might get into the mix. The WR's we have, any of them with a good year, can get drafted, with their height and speed, a good season, Scouts and teams, take notice. As the season goes, we will look more into this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted April 13, 2019 Author Share Posted April 13, 2019 Correction, 15 Sr's in this years class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted September 4, 2019 Author Share Posted September 4, 2019 2020 NFL Mock Draft ByLANCE CARTELLI May 7, 2:10 PM Share0 Comments It's never too early for an NFL mock draft. The 2019 NFL regular season hasn't even started, sure, but fans are still eager to learn who their team might take in the 2020 NFL Draft. The league's annual selection process will take place Thursday, April 23 to Saturday, April 25, in Las Vegas — the new home of the Raiders. But before the draft commences, we've mocked the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, with no trades. The draft order is based on the reverse Super Bowl odds, so don’t blame us if your team is picking higher than you expected. Let's start with the projected worst team this season, the Miami Dolphins... SLIDE 1 of 32 1. MIAMI DOLPHINS: JAKE FROMM, QB (Photo: Dale Zanine, USA TODAY Sports) Sure, the Dolphins traded a second- and fifth-round pick for Josh Rosen, but if Miami is selecting first overall in 2020, then that most likely means they'll need a franchise QB under center. The 'Fins could select Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa or Oregon's Justin Herbert, but they opt to go with the highly touted Georgia signal caller instead. SLIDE2 of 32 2. WASHINGTON REDSKINS: CHASE YOUNG, EDGE (Photo: Icon Sportswire, Getty) After drafting Dwayne Haskins in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft, the Redskins have the luxury of taking the best non-QB available. That would be the Ohio State pass rusher who racked up 10 1/2 sacks in his sophomore season. SLIDE3 of 32 3. CINCINNATI BENGALS: TUA TAGOVAILOA, QB (Photo: Kevin C. Cox, Getty) It's pretty clear: Andy Dalton isn't the answer in Cincinnati. And in Tagovailoa, the Bengals and coach Zac Taylor get an extremely talented and accurate passer. SLIDE 4 of 32 4. BUFFALO BILLS: GRANT DELPIT, DB (Photo: Icon Sportswire, Getty) The Bills add to an already stacked defense with the athletic LSU safety who had five sacks and five interceptions in 2019. SLIDE5 of 32 5. ARIZONA CARDINALS: ANDREW THOMAS, OL (Photo: Chris Collins, 247Sports) The Cardinals could go from the most boring team to watch a year ago to one of the most entertaining. Now that Arizona has drafted Kyler Murray and surrounded him with a gaggle of receivers, the Cardinals must protect their prized quarterback. SLIDE6 of 32 6. NEW YORK JETS: JERRY JEUDY, WR (Photo: Denon McMillan, 247Sports) The Jets have done an admirable job of surrounding Sam Darnold with weapons in the offseason. With the No. 6 pick, New York takes the dynamic Alabama pass catcher who might just be the next great NFL receiver. SLIDE7 of 32 7. NEW YORK GIANTS: WALKER LITTLE, OL (Photo: Zach Bolinger, Getty) Giants general manager Dave Gettleman, if he's still employed, wouldn't be able to pass up a "hog molly" like Stanford's Walker Little. SLIDE8 of 32 8. DETROIT LIONS: A.J. EPENESA, EDGE (Photo: Kim Klement, USA TODAY Sports) The Lions select a sack artist who tallied 10 1/2 sacks in his sophomore year. SLIDE9 of 32 9. OAKLAND RAIDERS: JUSTIN HERBERT, QB (Photo: Icon Sportswire, Getty) The Raiders flirted with drafting a QB in the 2019 NFL Draft, but Jon Gruden resisted the urge. Unfortunately for Derek Carr, Gruden can only withstand the temptation for so long. The Raiders add the highly touted Oregon quarterback before scampering off to Las Vegas. SLIDE10 of 32 10. TENNESSEE TITANS: TREY SMITH, OL (Photo: Wes Rucker, 247Sports) The Titans — who could be in the market for a Marcus Mariota replacement — miss out on the top three QBs and, instead, select an offensive lineman. SLIDE11 of 32 11. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS: KRISTIAN FULTON, DB The Buccaneers used three draft picks on the secondary in 2019, but that doesn't stop Tampa Bay from selecting a potential shutdown corner in Fulton. SLIDE12 of 32 12. DENVER BRONCOS: LAVISKA SHEANUAULT, WR (Photo: Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY Sports) The Broncos stay local and draft the Colorado star receiver to help Joe Flacco, or perhaps Drew Lock, on offense. SLIDE13 of 32 13. CAROLINA PANTHERS: KENNY WILLEKES, EDGE (Photo: Mike Carter, USA TODAY Sports) The Panthers got one of the steals in the 2019 NFL Draft in Brian Burns. With the No. 13 pick, Carolina secures another high-upside pass rusher to play opposite of Burns. SLIDE14 of 32 14. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS: CEEDEE LAMB, WR (Photo: Icon Sportswire, Getty) The Jaguars didn't do much in the offseason to help Nick Foles and Co. on offense. Jacksonville should be able to add a No. 1 receiver in the Oklahoma standout who caught 11 touchdown passes in '19. SLIDE15 of 32 15. ATLANTA FALCONS: RAEKWON DAVIS, DL (Photo: Denon McMillan, 247Sports) The Alabama defensive lineman is looking to regain his form from his sophomore year where he registered 8 1/2 sacks and an interception. SLIDE16 of 32 16. BALTIMORE RAVENS: D'ANDRE SWIFT, RB (Photo: Chris Collins, 247Sports) The Ravens are building a track team around Lamar Jackson, so Swift should fit in swimmingly. SLIDE17 of 32 17. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS: ALBERT OKWUEGBUNAM, TE (Photo: Icon Sportswire, Getty) The Seahawks snag another weapon for their offense in the nation's top tight end. Okwuegbunam has scored 17 touchdowns in his first two seasons at Missouri. SLIDE18 of 32 18. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS: BRYCE HALL, DB (Photo: VirginiaSports.com) The 49ers added a ton of talent to their defense in the offseason, but San Francisco neglected the corner spot opposite Richard Sherman. The senior defensive back out of Virginia could emerge as CB1 in 2020. SLIDE19 of 32 19. HOUSTON TEXANS: TRAVIS ETIENNE, RB (Photo: Streeter Lecka, Getty) The Texans can only trot out Lamar Miller as the feature back for so long. Houston finally finds a replacement in the Clemson back who ran for 24 touchdowns in '19. SLIDE20 of 32 20. PITTSBURGH STEELERS: TEE HIGGINS, WR (Photo: © Matthew Emmons, USA TODAY Sports) After losing Le'Veon Bell and Antonio Brown in the offseason, the Steelers could use more talent on the offensive side of the ball. The sophomore receiver caught 12 touchdowns last season. SLIDE21 of 32 21. MINNESOTA VIKINGS: CALVIN THROCKMORTON, OL (Photo: Icon Sportswire, Getty) This massive Oregon blocker should help solidify a lackluster Vikings offensive line. SLIDE22 of 32 22. GREEN BAY PACKERS: JALEN REAGOR, WR (Photo: Icon Sportswire, Getty) Outside of Davante Adams, the Packers don't have a lot of weapons on offense. The TCU wideout — who has caught 17 touchdowns in his first two years on campus — would be a big boost for Aaron Rodgers and the Pack. SLIDE23 of 32 23. DALLAS COWBOYS: COLLIN JOHNSON, WR (Photo: John Gutierrez, USA TODAY Sports) The Cowboys stay in Texas to grab a receiver to play opposite Amari Cooper in Dallas' offense. The 6-6 receiver scored seven touchdowns in his junior year, and he should be a red-zone threat for Dak Prescott and Co. SLIDE24 of 32 24. LOS ANGELES CHARGERS: TREY ADAMS, OL (Photo: Kim Grinolds / Dawgman.com) The Chargers have one of the most talented rosters in the NFL, but the offensive line has been a problem for years. The 6-8 behemoth out of Washington should help protect Philip Rivers in the future. SLIDE25 of 32 25. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS: CURTIS WEAVER, EDGE (Photo: Brian Losness, USA TODAY Sports) The Colts' attacking defense adds another integral piece in the Boise State pass rusher, who has 20 1/2 sacks combined in his first two years as a Bronco. SLIDE26 of 32 26. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES: DERRICK BROWN, DL (Photo: Jim Brown, USA TODAY Sports) A five-star recruit out of high school, Brown has continued to improve on the Auburn defensive line. He has 8 1/2 career sacks. SLIDE27 of 32 27. CLEVELAND BROWNS: DYLAN MOSES, LB (Photo: Denon McMillan, 247Sports) In his first full season as a starter, Moses was a finalist for the Butkus Award. If he's able to recover from a broken foot, Moses could be the next great Alabama linebacker. SLIDE28 of 32 28. OAKLAND RAIDERS (VIA CHICAGO BEARS): CJ HENDERSON, DB (Photo: Icon Sportswire, Getty) In the pick acquired in the Khalil Mack trade, the Raiders add a potential shutdown corner who has six interceptions in two seasons. SLIDE29 of 32 29. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS: BRANDON JONES, DB (Photo: Tim Heitman, USA TODAY Sports) The hard-hitting safety should add a bruising element to a Saints secondary that could always use more playmakers. SLIDE30 of 32 30. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS: J.K. DOBBINS, RB (Photo: Joe Robbins, Getty) The Chiefs waited until the final pick in the sixth round in the 2019 NFL Draft to address the running back position. In this mock, Kansas City decides to strike a little quicker to find their next long-term starter. Dobbins has reached 1,000 yards rushing in his first two seasons at Ohio State. SLIDE31 of 32 31. LOS ANGELES RAMS: ISAIAH SIMMONS, LB (Photo: Cory Fravel, 247Sports) A former safety, Simmons has transformed himself into an ideal modern-day linebacker. He's also an athletic specimen who could be a steal in the late first. SLIDE 32 of 32 32. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS: JACOB EASON, QB (Photo: Getty) Tom Brady isn't getting any younger, and the Patriots can't rely on fourth-rounder Jarrett Stidham to take over if Brady decides to call it quits. Therefore, the Patriots use the final pick in the first to get their future starting quarterback. The former Bulldog quarterback has a lot to prove after two seasons in Georgia. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchertiger Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 7 hours ago, LSUDad said: 9. OAKLAND RAIDERS: JUSTIN HERBERT, QB Herb's son for those of you who didn't know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted October 6, 2019 Author Share Posted October 6, 2019 Joe Burrow continues to dominate, ascend up 2020 NFL Draft board by Dan Schmelzer7 hours agoFollow @DSchmelzerFS LSU quarterback Joe Burrow continues to raise his 2020 NFL Draft stock with a dominant performance over the weekend. This season, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow has been the biggest riser of any prospect in the 2020 NFL Draft class. Enter the year, Burrow was looked at as a possible mid-round selection who could be an interesting backup at the next level. Now, he has put himself in the first-round conversation and is one of the most intriguing players in the entire NFL draft class. Joe Burrow continued his dominant ways on Saturday against Utah State, completing 27-of-38 passes for 344 yards and five touchdowns. Burrow did throw an interception in this game, but it was on a pass that bounced off of the hands of his receiver. For good measure, Burrow added 42 yards and a touchdown on the ground in this one. On the season, Joe Burrow has completed 78.4 percent of his passes for 1,864 yards, 22 touchdowns and only three interceptions. Simply put, he is one of the best quarterbacks in college football and has put himself in the conversation with the premier quarterbacks in the 2020 NFL draft class. I cannot see Burrow ever touching Tua Tagovailoa‘s draft stock, but it is fair to compare him to any other quarterback in the upcoming draft class. Yes, even Justin Herbert. Burrow understands his strengths as a quarterback and knows how to use them well. He is a quick release and great accuracy at all levels. He has done a nice job of simply stepping back and spraying the ball all over the field to his playmakers. Burrow gets the ball out quickly and consistently places the ball on a dime where it needs to go. He does a nice job of throwing the ball where only his receiver can get it and leads his pass-catchers well when they have space to operate. When the play breaks down, Burrow shows off his mobility and decision-making. He is a smart quarterback who understands when to take off an run, but always keeps his eyes downfield should a deep ball opportunity open up. Burrow is never going to have the best arm talent in the 2020 NFL Draft class. That being said, he undoubtedly has enough arm to make any throw on the football field. He also understands his limitations as a passer well, not forcing balls when he cannot make the throw with enough velocity. Simply put, Burrow has been absolutely dominant this season. If he can continue through the rest of his SEC schedule, the sky is the limit for him as a 2020 NFL draft prospect. Right now, he has to be considered a legitimate first-round prospect who still has the potential to rise as the season moves forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted November 8, 2019 Author Share Posted November 8, 2019 Time to revisit this one...A look ahead into the upcoming Draft. LSU RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire: A 2020 NFL Draft prospect to watch by Dan Schmelzer2h ago LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire is an interesting 2020 NFL draft prospect to keep an eye on. When Alabama hosts LSU this weekend, there will be a ton of 2020 NFL Draft talent on the field. There will be so many top-tier 2020 NFL draft prospects in this game, that it will be impossible to get a good look at every relevant prospect on only one viewing. We will undoubtedly be going back to this tape multiple times throughout the 2020 NFL Draft prospect. Guys like Tua Tagovailoa, Joe Burrow, Jerry Jeudy, Grant Delpit and Henry Ruggs III will get most of the attention in this game. Those guys are all almost guaranteed to be first-round picks in the 2020 NFL Draft, with most of them being likely top-ten selections. However, there are plenty of other talented prospects to keep an eye on in this one. In particular, I will be watching LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire closely. Edwards-Helaire has impressed me this season and I think he has a chance to be a great value selection late in the 2020 NFL Draft. Listed at 5-foot-8, 209 pounds, CEH is certainly a bit on the small side. That being said, he uses his lack of height as an advantage, hiding behind his offensive line before breaking out and picking up yardage before the defense even knows what happened to them. Edwards-Helaire is an extremely patient runner who does a great job of waiting for his blocks before making a move. He shows good short-area quickness and fantastic instincts with the ball in his hands. CEH is a naturally elusive runner both in traffic and in open space. He also shows good burst through the hole once he finds some space. His quickness and ability to juke defenders in space are impressive but do not sleep on CEH’s ability to finish runs with power. He is not the most naturally powerful runner, but Edwards-Helaire’s stout, compact frame allows him to get small and create natural leverage. His competitive toughness also stands out in these finishing situations, as CEH consistently fights for every single yard he can get. On top of his obvious ability as a runner, CEH is a strong pass-catcher out of the backfield. He does a great job of naturally creating separation with his quickness and shows a strong pair of hands. CEH consistently catches the ball away from his body and does a great job of getting upfield quickly. He is a natural hands catcher who smoothly and efficiently transitions from receiver to runner, picking up many yards after the catch. Simply put, Clyde Edwards-Helaire is an extremely talented running back who is getting slept on when it comes to the 2020 NFL Draft. He has taken his game to the next level this season (683 yards and eight touchdowns on 115 carries through eight games) and has a chance to burst onto the scene with a strong performance against Alabama. NEXT: 2020 NFL mock draft Even if CEH remains under-the-radar, he has a great chance of becoming an impact player at the next level. All aboard the Clyde Edwards-Helaire hype train, there is still plenty of room available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted November 10, 2019 Author Share Posted November 10, 2019 Joe and Clyde both had great games. This game was major for both guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 Sources: Dolphins sent GM Chris Grier to scout LSU-Alabama game in person play Burrow: LSU seeks greater goals than beating InbredGumps (1:15) 5:04 AM CT Adam SchefterESPN Senior Writer The Miami Dolphins were well represented at Saturday's showdown between LSU and Alabama in Tuscaloosa, sending general manager Chris Grier and two of his scouts to watch the game in person, league sources told ESPN. The Dolphins were not alone; 17 NFL teams had 25 representatives at Saturday's game, with Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane also in attendance, according to sources. ADVERTISEMENT But no team sent a larger contingent than Miami, which currently is scheduled to have three first-round picks in next year's draft. Grier personally wanted to see both quarterbacks, LSU's Joe Burrow and Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa, but he also wanted to see the plethora of talent on display that he and his organization will be sifting through to make their picks in April. Many assumed the Dolphins (1-7) have been "Tanking for Tua," but they could be "Basement-Dwelling for Burrow," too. Miami is one of five teams that enters Sunday with one win or fewer and has been linked with Tagovailoa and other top quarterback prospects. The winless Cincinnati Bengals (0-8) benched longtime starter Andy Dalton last month and also could use an early first-round pick on a quarterback. Burrow was impressive in the hostile road environment Saturday afternoon, passing for 393 yards and three touchdowns while leading the second-ranked Tigers to a thrilling 46-41 victory over Tagovailoa and the third-ranked Crimson Tide. LSU raced to a 33-13 halftime lead, thanks in part to Burrow's three first-half TD passes, before staving off a furious late rally led by Tagovailoa. The last time a Nick Saban-coached defense allowed 33 or more points in the first half of any game was Oct. 16, 1999, when Michigan State lost 52-28 to Purdue, which was quarterbacked that day by a 20-year-old Drew Brees. Tagovailoa, widely projected as a potential No. 1 overall draft pick, passed for 418 yards and four touchdowns despite being just 20 days removed from ankle surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted November 19, 2019 Author Share Posted November 19, 2019 (edited) Did get a chance to talk with a scout yesterday. We both agree, never to have seen a QB, move up the draft charts as fast as Joe has done. What he has done in college, will only carry over into the NFL. A great discussion of all Sr’s and some of the Jr’s. We have a number of players that will make it into the first 3 rounds. Some will leave early, only to be left out of the draft. A few will have to answer why the coaches made a decision to sit them for games. A good 20 mins or so, I kind of feel sorry for him, we think too much alike. Joe was somewhere in the upper teens as to QB’s coming out. Now top 3 in QB’s. Cincinnati has three picks in the first round, looks like the first pick. Some talk, they will pick Joe and he heads back home. Joe has a very good shot as being the first QB taken. As we get closer to the draft, a revisit of this thread will be fun. As always, best of luck to all the Tigers. Edited November 19, 2019 by LSUDad 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted November 22, 2019 Author Share Posted November 22, 2019 2020 NFL Draft: Top-five players at each offensive position entering College Football Week 13 BY MICHAEL RENNER NOV 20, 2019 We updated our top-100 draft board last week. Now it’s time to dive a little deeper into individual position rankings. These top-fives are all loaded with underclassmen, so it will be interesting to see how they shake out by the early declaration deadline in a couple months. QUARTERBACK 1. Joe Burrow, LSU Burrow is completing 77.2% of his attempts this season on non-screens. The best figure we’ve ever seen for a single season in that stat was from Gardner Minshew at 69.1% last year. And Minshew’s average depth of target on those throws was nearly three yards shorter than Burrow’s (7.5 vs 10.2). Burrow doing things we’ve never seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted November 24, 2019 Author Share Posted November 24, 2019 Scout's Eye: LSU RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire's transformation from overlooked to indispensable By Barton Simmons Nov 13, 2019 at 2:44 pm ET • 3 min read At LSU, the conversation has always been about the offense. "How can LSU fix the offense? How can LSU find a quarterback? What offensive coordinator has the answers?" And yet, amid the yearly uncertainty, running back has always been a constant. An assembly line of NFL backs -- most of them homegrown -- has created muscle memory in the run game that has defined the offense, even at the expense of modernization ... until 2018. In a critical season for coach Ed Orgeron, he made a coordinator change in turning to Steve Ensminger and publicly opining about the importance of playing to the strength of his offensive personnel: wide receiver. Nick Brossette and Clyde Edwards-Helaire took over for Derrius Guice and Darrell Williams at running back and LSU finished 59th in the country in rushing yards per game, its lowest ranking since 2009. Suddenly, running back was added to the list of items that needed fixing in LSU's offense. In 2018, LSU ranked 97th in the nation in running plays of 20 or more yards. The Tigers had the No. 81 rushing offense in the country, according to the SP+ efficiency rankings. LSU's 4.01 yards per rush ranked 91st nationally. Moreover and most shockingly, it didn't look like there was an NFL Draft pick at running back on the roster. One year later, Edwards-Helaire has emerged as one of the most dynamic and valuable running backs in the nation as the LSU offense has transformed into one of the best in college football. The Tigers' run game ranks fifth in that SP+ efficiency ranking. Edwards-Helaire had two runs of more than 20 yards in 2018. He has seven already in 2019. He has nine first-down receptions in 2019 after having just two in 2018. While he may not have been on the radar of the NFL in 2018, one NFL scout tells me that the junior is now firmly in the conversation as a mid-round pick with plenty of time to continue his ascent. He's not just viewed in a change-of-pace mold. Despite being listed at 5-foot-8, 209 pounds, he's viewed as "tough, instinctive and strong" and, in the eyes of this scout, a fit in an NFL power-run game. It's been quite a journey for Edwards-Helaire. The Baton Rouge native was offered by Les Miles in the spring before his junior season. He committed the following February. When Orgeron took over as the head coach, one of the biggest recruiting battles of the cycle was LSU's pursuit of five-star Cam Akers. When it lost that battle to Florida State, and consequently missed on the opportunity to heavily pursue in-state Clemson commit Travis Etienne, there was a lot of hand-wringing and consternation. In particular, there was concern that LSU missed on its prototypical big, physical back. I was among those that counted Edwards-Helaire out this offseason, too. After the underwhelming performance of the run game in 2018, I hyped the arrivals of running back signees John Emery Jr. and Tyrion Davis-Price as perhaps a missing piece to LSU's ongoing offensive puzzle. Emery, a dynamic and explosive five-star, ranked by 247Sports as the best running back in the country, and Davis-Price, a 6-foot-1, 230-pound bruising four-star that runs a sub 11-second 100 meters, could perhaps combine to provide what Edwards-Helaire lacked. As a junior, Edwards-Helaire has silenced doubters on both fronts. He's ranked 15th in the country in all-purpose yards per game, 13 spots above Akers and only 11 yards per game behind Etienne. He's held off the talented freshmen who have fallen in line, waiting their turn behind the latest talented LSU back. He's become a Swiss Army Knife in the LSU offense as a nightmare in space for linebackers to defend with ability in the pass-game and power in the run game. He was critical to getting the Alabama monkey off of LSU's back on Saturday. Edwards-Helaire touched the ball on 11 of the 13 drives on Saturday, 28 times in total. Forty-six percent of those touches resulted in a first down or a touchdown. It was an emotional performance and justifiably, the presumed undersized running back won't be overlooked anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted November 24, 2019 Author Share Posted November 24, 2019 Clyde Edwards-Helaire's outstanding SEC numbers have him in same class as Derrick Henry's Heisman season Adam Spencer | 3 hours ago LSU RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire got off to a bit of a slow start this year, but he’s really coming on strong as of late. In fact, in his last 4 games, he’s gone over the 100 rushing yards mark and has put up more than 150 yards from scrimmage in each of those games, as he contributes as a receiver, too. 00:02 04:39 00:18 Now, per Bruce Feldman, Edwards-Helaire is doing something in SEC play that hasn’t been done since Alabama RB Derrick Henry was busy winning the Heisman Trophy back in 2015: Bruce Feldman ✔@BruceFeldmanCFB #LSU's Clyde Edwards-Helaire is averaging 160 yards a game from scrimmage in SEC play, the most by any SEC RB since Derrick Henry in 2015, when he won the Heisman Trophy. 91 7:48 AM - Nov 24, 2019 Twitter Ads info and privacy 35 people are talking about this Of course, the styles of play are different, as Henry did most of his damage as a big, physical rusher. Edwards-Helaire, meanwhile, is more versatile and can catch passes out of the backfield. Still, as LSU QB Joe Burrow marches toward a Heisman of his own, it’s worth noting the outstanding play of Edwards-Helaire for the Tigers, too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houtiger Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 CEH is not running against the same defensive schemes that Fournette and Guice ran against. No more 8 in the box to stop the run. This offense is tailor made for a back like CEH. Spread the defense out, make them defend every inch of the field on every play. Creditable passing attack. If the RB can get past the line of scrimmage, he is good for 6 or 8 yards, maybe break one longer. And the pros play that kind of game. Clyde catches well, a necessity in the modern game. I expect Clyde to declare for the draft and I hope he's taken by 3rd round. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted November 25, 2019 Author Share Posted November 25, 2019 Joe Burrow the unanimous No. 1 NFL draft pick? LSU QB atop all major mock drafts BY JEFF NOWAK | STAFF WRITER PUBLISHED NOV 22, 2019 AT 9:05 PM | UPDATED NOV 23, 2019 AT 3:03 AM Buy Now LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) celebrates following a Tigers' touchdown in the second half of LSU's 46-41 win over Alabama, Saturday, November 9, 2019, at Alabama's Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. STAFF PHOTO BY HILARY SCHEINUK Jeff Nowak The NFL is still a distant thought for LSU's top talent given the potential of its current season, but it'd be a challenging task to find any analyst betting against Joe Burrow these days. Seriously, if you can find an NFL mock draft where he isn't No. 1, please share it. The quarterback for the nation's No. 1 team had been creeping up many projections for the first round of the 2020 NFL draft throughout his record-setting senior season. Even as the Heisman front-runner and with his record-setting numbers, though, many analysts left Burrow slightly behind his SEC foe Tua Tagovailoa. But a devastating injury struck the Alabama quarterback last week, causing him to drop down draft boards. Amid that uncertainty, Burrow appears to have become a sure thing. Across 13 updated mock drafts available online, Burrow is the top pick in every single one. That total jumps to 14 if you include Pro Football Focus, which had the LSU quarterback in the top spot before it was the popular take. "Burrow can't be stopped. The Bengals can't stop losing this season," reads the analysis from CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso. "Perfect match here." See full list below: 247Sports: No. 1, Bengals, Joe Burrow, QB, LSU; No. 2, Redskins, Chase Young, EDGE, OSU; ... No. 4, Dolphins, Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama; ... No. 15, Eagles, Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU; ... No. 23, Chiefs, Grant Delpit, S, LSU SPORTING NEWS: No. 1, Bengals, Joe Burrow, QB, LSU; No. 2, Redskins, Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia; ... No. 9, Cardinals, Grant Delpit, S, LSU; ... No. 15, Eagles, Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU; No. 29, Ravens, Justin Jefferson, WR, LSU; *Tua Tagovailoa not picked in 1st Drafttek: No. 1, Bengals, Joe Burrow, QB, LSU; No. 2, Redskins, Chase Young, EDGE, OSU; ... No. 4, Dolphins, Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama; ... No. 10, Browns, Grant Delpit, S, LSU Sports Illustrated: No. 1, Bengals, Joe Burrow, QB, LSU; No. 2, Redskins, Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia; ... No. 4, Dolphins, Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama; ... No. 10, Cardinals, Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU; ... No. 16, Eagles, Grant Delpit, S, LSU San Diego Union-Tribune: No. 1, Bengals, Joe Burrow, QB, LSU; No. 2, Redskins, Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia; ... No. 5, Dolphins, Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama; ... No. 12, Jaguars, Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU; ... No. 17, Eagles, Grant Delpit, S, LSU Fansided (1): No. 1, Bengals, Joe Burrow, QB, LSU; No. 2, Redskins, Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia; ... No. 6, Buccaneers, Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama; ... No. 11, Lions, Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU; ... No. 23, Dolphins, Grant Delpit, S, LSU Fansided (2): No. 1, Bengals, Joe Burrow, QB, LSU; No. 2, Redskins, Chase Young, EDGE, OSU; ... No. 4, Dolphins, Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama; ... No. 14, Jaguars, Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU; ... No. 20, Jaguars, Grant Delpit, S, LSU; ... No. 29, Ravens, K'Lavon Chaisson, EDGE, LSU Draftwire: No. 1, Bengals, Joe Burrow, QB, LSU; No. 2, Redskins, Chase Young, EDGE, OSU; ... No. 4, Dolphins, Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama; ... No. 13, Browns, Grant Delpit, S, LSU; ... No. 15, Eagles, Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU; No. 26, Bills, K'Lavon Chaisson, EDGE, LSU Walter Football: No. 1, Bengals, Joe Burrow, QB, LSU; No. 2, Redskins, Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia; ... No. 6, Buccaneers, Grant Delpit, S, LSU; ... No. 11, Chargers, Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama; ... No. 30, Saints, Justin Jefferson, WR, LSU CBS Sports (Ryan Wilson): No. 1, Bengals, Joe Burrow, QB, LSU; No. 2, Redskins, Chase Young, EDGE, OSU; ... No. 13, Browns, Grant Delpit, S, LSU; ... No. 14, Raiders, Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU; ... No. 29, Ravens, K'Lavon Chaisson, EDGE, LSU; ... *Tua Tagovailoa not picked in first round. CBS Sports (Chris Trapasso): No. 1, Bengals, Joe Burrow, QB, LSU; No. 2, Redskins, Chase Young, EDGE, OSU; ... No. 8, Falcons, Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU; ... No. 24, Vikings, Grant Delpit, S, LSU; ... No. 29, Ravens, K'Lavon Chaisson, EDGE, LSU; No. 31, Patriots, Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama CBS Sports (Josh Edwards): No. 1, Bengals, Joe Burrow, QB, LSU; No. 2, Redskins, Chase Young, EDGE, OSU; ... No. 13, Browns, Grant Delpit, S, LSU; ... No. 14, Raiders, Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU; ... No. 15, Eagles, K'Lavon Chaisson, EDGE, LSU; No. 19, Raiders, Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama Bleacher Report: No. 1, Bengals, Joe Burrow, QB, LSU; No. 2, Redskins, Chase Young, EDGE, OSU; ... No. 13, Chargers, Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama; ... No. 29, Ravens, Justin Jefferson, WR, LSU The team holding the pick is likely a major factor, with the winless Cincinnati Bengals currently sitting in that position. Along with a need at quarterback with Andy Dalton benched earlier this season, the pick would mean a homecoming for Burrow, an Ohio native who spent the beginning of his college career at Ohio State University. Should the Washington Redskins (1-9) slide into that spot, it's unlikely they'd select a quarterback after choosing another former Buckeyes signal-caller in Dwayne Haskins at No. 17 overall in the 2019 draft. In fact, Burrow was difficult to find on most first-round draft boards heading into the year or throughout the early stretch of the season, despite the Tigers' high-flying offense. A Sports Illustrated article from July previewing the possible top 10 picks named 16 potential options -- including LSU defensive backs Grant Delpit and Kristian Fulton -- but Burrow was not among them. ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay's admittedly "way too early" mock draftand player rankings from Oct. 9 detail his predictions for the first 32 picks before the season. Again, Delpit and Fulton made the list, but Burrow was nowhere to be found. Fast-forward two months later and those same ESPN rankings have Burrow at No. 2 overall behind only Ohio State's Chase Young with a draft grade of 92out of 100. "Burrow has gone from a Day 3 prospect to the best player in college football in the span of a few months," reads the analysis from CBS Sports' Ryan Wilson. "His entire senior season has been a resume builder, and even before Tua suffered a hip injury. Burrow was our QB1. Cincy can not pass him up here." Burrow would be just the third LSU player to be selected at No. 1 overall, joining Billy Cannon who went to the Los Angeles Rams in 1960 and JaMarcus Russell who was drafted No. 1 by the Oakland Raiders in 2007. It's been a decade since any LSU player was drafted in the top 3, dating back to defensive end Tyson Jackson who was selected No. 3 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2009. Running back Leonard Fournette is the highest LSU pick in recent years, going No. 4 overall to the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2017. LSU (10-0) is No. 1 in the Associated Press, Coaches and College Football Playoff polls as it heads into a matchup with Arkansas. A win would clinch an SEC West title and an appearance in the SEC Championship game. MORE TIGERS FIRSTS Among the 13 mock drafts surveyed, Burrow was joined by defensive backs Grant Delpit (11-of-13) and Kristian Fulton (10-of-13) in most of them. Edge rusher K'Lavon Chaisson appeared in five, while wide receiver Justin Jefferson appeared in three. Chaisson, a sophomore, and Jefferson, a junior, have eligibility left if they choose not to enter the draft. While Delpit appeared in more mock drafts, his value varied significantly compared to the others. He was tabbed to go as early as No. 6 overall in one mock draft, but as low as 24 or outside the first round in two others. Despite being chosen in the first round of one more mock draft than Fulton, the cornerback's value seems a bit more solidified, only ranging from 8-15 in the mocks where he was chosen. Jefferson was chosen in just three mock drafts, twice getting scooped up by the Baltimore Ravens at No. 29 and in the other he was chosen by the New Orleans Saints at No. 30. Chaisson was also a popular pick for the Ravens, landing with Baltimore at No. 29 in three different mock drafts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LSUDad Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 More than a dozen NFL front office personnel weigh in on Joe Burrow's NFL Draft stock Keith Farner | 1 day ago LSU QB Joe Burrow is widely viewed as the best quarterback to come out in this NFL Draft class, but depending on which team is picking at No. 1, Burrow may be the top pick, or may drop a slot or two. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport came to that conclusion after speaking with 13 NFL front office personnel — GMs, executives and scouting directors — about Burrow’s draft stock as he ended last week with a slew of awards, most notably the Heisman Trophy. Rapoport reported that “the LSU star’s transcendent season has likely vaulted him to the top of draft boards across the league.” 00:11 04:39 “Every evaluator contacted over the course of the week viewed Burrow as the top QB over Oregon’s Justin Herbert, and some said it was not close. Similarly, it was nearly unanimous among those who discussed the situation with NFL.com that whoever has the top pick — it would be the Bengals if the season ended now — will choose between Burrow and Ohio State pass-rusher Chase Young (if he declares).” Throughout his record-setting season, Burrow has impressed talent evaluators across the league. “I think he goes No. 1 if a team that needs a QB has the pick. If the Giants end up with the pick, it’s probably Chase Young,” one told Rapoport. “I think (Burrow) has proven this year that he’s the best guy in this draft class. Smart, tough as (heck), accurate and his team obviously loves him since they carried him off the field last week.” It’s also a notable improvement from 2018. “If it’s Cincy, no doubt he’s first overall,” another front-office person said. “He’s improved his leadership, grit and overall accuracy and decision-making since 2018. … (Passing game coordinator Joe Brady) coming over from New Orleans really helped his growth tremendously and shows he can operate a pro system. … Much better athlete than given credit for.” He’s even mentioned as a can’t-miss pick. “You aren’t going to go wrong with that dude. Everyone loves the guy. If they don’t, they have their own issues. A top-tier player.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted December 17, 2019 Author Share Posted December 17, 2019 NSFW, the two clowns throw around the F word, but Joe is good in this. https://tigerbait.com/s/1701/video-joe-burrow-has-fun-with-barstool-sports-pardon-my-take Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted December 21, 2019 Author Share Posted December 21, 2019 This is the part of the NFL Draft that kids don’t get. Want to leave early? Some just don’t get it. LSU Football's NFL Draft Early Entrants Below is a list of LSU Football players who declared to enter the NFL Draft prior to exhausting collegiate eligibility. Currently, players are eligible to enter the NFL Draft three years following their high school graduating class. LSU in the NFL Draft Early Entrants to the NFL Draft SEASON PLAYER POS. ROUND (PICK) NFL TEAM 1990 Willie Williams TE 9th * Phoenix Cardinals 1995 Eddie Kennison WR 1st (18) St. Louis Rams 1997 Alan Faneca OL 1st (26) Pittsburgh Steelers 2000 Josh Booty QB 6th (172) Seattle Seahawks 2001 Josh Reed WR 2nd (36) Buffalo Bills Trev Faulk LB Undrafted 2002 LaBrandon Toefield RB 4th (132) Jacksonville Jaguars 2003 Michael Clayton WR 1st (15) Tampa Bay Buccaneers Marquise Hill DE 2nd (63) New England Patriots Matt Mauck QB 7th (225) Denver Broncos 2006 JaMarcus Russell QB 1st (1) Oakland Raiders 2008 Ricky Jean-Francois DT 7th (244) San Francisco 49ers 2009 Chad Jones S 3rd (76) New York Giants 2010 Patrick Peterson CB 1st (5) Arizona Cardinals Stevan Ridley RB 3rd (73) New England Patriots 2011 Morris Claiborne CB 1st (6) Dallas Cowboys Michael Brockers DT 1st (12) St. Louis Rams Rueben Randle WR 2nd (63) New York Giants 2012 Barkevious Mingo DE 1st (6) Cleveland Browns Eric Reid S 1st (18) San Francisco 49ers Kevin Minter LB 2nd (45) Arizona Cardinals Bennie Logan DT 3rd (67) Philadelphia Eagles Tyrann Mathieu DB 3rd (69) Arizona Cardinals Sam Montgomery DE 3rd (95) Houston Texans Tharold Simon CB 5th (138) Seattle Seahawks Spencer Ware RB 6th (194) Seattle Seahawks Chris Faulk OT Undrafted Michael Ford RB Undrafted Brad Wing P Undrafted 2013 Odell Beckham Jr. WR 1st (12) New York Giants Ego Ferguson DT 2nd (51) Chicago Bears Jeremy Hill RB 2nd (55) Cincinnati Bengals Jarvis Landry WR 2nd (63) Miami Dolphins Trai Turner OG 3rd (92) Carolina Panthers Anthony Johnson DT Undrafted 2014 Jalen Collins CB 2nd (42) Atlanta Falcons Danielle Hunter DE 3rd (88) Minnesota Vikings Kwon Alexander LB 4th (124) Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2015 Jerald Hawkins OT 4th (123) Pittsburgh Steelers Rashard Robinson ** CB 4th (133) San Francisco 49ers 2016 Leonard Fournette RB 1st (4) Jacksonville Jaguars Jamal Adams S 1st (6) New York Jets Davon Godchaux DT 5th (178) Miami Dolphins Malachi Dupre WR 7th (247) Green Bay Packers 2017 Donte Jackson DB 2nd (55) Carolina Panthers Derrius Guice RB 2nd (61) Washington Redskins Arden Key LB 3rd (87) Oakland Raiders Will Clapp # OG/C 7th (245) New Orleans Saints Kevin Toliver II CB Undrafted Travonte Valentine NT Undrafted Toby Weathersby OT Undrafted 2018 Devin White LB 1st (5) Tampa Bay Buccaneers Greedy Williams ^ CB 2nd (46) Cleveland Browns Ed Alexander ^ NT Undrafted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchertiger Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Derrick Dillon and Divinity will get to show their talent. Dillon would have started for many teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 If you look at what players/backups, we used this year, the staff did a good job of preparing for this mass exodus. I’ll get more into this once I get back to Tx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hatchertiger Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Very in depth analysis of Thad Moss. This guy says 2nd or 3rd round. Quote He received a 69 on his film grade (nice) which puts him in the fringe area between rounds two and rounds three. There is a lot to improve on, and it’d be irresponsible of me to give him a high film grade based on potential. You may doubt him all that you want, but I’m not going to get Mossed by Thaddeus when he breaks out in the NFL. https://www.bluechipscouting.com/articles/2020/1/20/tight-end-class-mossed-with-late-thaddeus-declaration 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Hatchertiger said: Very in depth analysis of Thad Moss. This guy says 2nd or 3rd round. https://www.bluechipscouting.com/articles/2020/1/20/tight-end-class-mossed-with-late-thaddeus-declaration What’s not to like? Moss does a number of things well. Like I always say, only takes one team to like you. Moss does very well in blocking, remember how long his lay-off was, he is one that will do very well in the NFL. The last three TD catches, and blocks during those games. Just watch that film, see the direction he’s heading. He fits the NFL formations way better than most. Before the injury, look at what was done with Foster Moreau. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUDad Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 A few tigers, in the Sr Bowl, heights and weights. https://247sports.com/college/lsu/Article/2020-Senior-Bowl-weigh-in-and-measurements-142531635/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herb Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 This would be an epic fail:https://nesn.com/2020/01/nfl-rumors-bengals-have-not-definitively-decided-to-draft-joe-burrow/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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