Post by Danchat on Apr 13, 2021 21:14:06 GMT -6
Next up, running back and tight end ratings. These two position groups are much weaker than they normally are:
Key:
#: Player's ranking on my draft board
CC's gr = Charlie Campbell's grade
CBS gr = CBS Sports' grade
Brugler = Dane Brugler's grade
PFF Grade = The player's PFF grade in 2020, or in 2019 if they didn't play enough snaps in 2020
RAS = Relative Athletic Score. Grades 0 to 10 based on percentile on the player's measurables (size and speed) (Ratings in Bold and Italics are estimates based on Brugler's estimates)
Total = An arbitrary number generated by the previous columns
This year's HB draft class has a few studs at the top, and a few question marks trailing behind them. Najee Harris is a beastly power back built like several previous Bama backs, and Travis Etienne profiles as a home run hitter who finished with a ridiculous 7.2 YPA and 70 TDs in college, over 4 years, and didn't miss a game. Javonte Williams is close behind them, and although he never had the workload the previous two did, he set the all-time PFF Broken Tackle % record for HBs.
As for the second tier, Kenny Gainwell is a speedy back who lacks size and strength, and has the look of a high-end rotational back. Michael Carter was Javonte's running mate and filled the stat sheet up, but like Gainwell is small (5'7" 201 lbs) and not built for running between the tackles. Sermon struggled with consistency, but he showed flashes of being an All-Pro when the light bulb was on. Injuries are a big conern with him. Stevenson has the stature of a star back, but was suspended twice for a total of 6 games.
Late rounders I like include Elijah Mitchell and Chuba Hubbard, but not a whole lot else. There are a lot of backs with very little on their resumes or simply have poor athletic profiles.
Now onto TEs:
Outside of Pitts being one of the most highly regarded TE prospects ever, it's a mostly barren class. Freiermuth has the speed and size to be a starting TE, but struggles to block. Jordan is only 6'2", but is quicker than Freiermuth. Dane Brugler pointed out that he looks just like Irv Smith Jr, and glancing over the size/speed ratio, he looks the same. Jordan did suffer an injury in all 3 years as a starter, though.
Long is a decent receiver and blocker, but scouts are concerned that he's not going to get open against NFL defenders, and he provides little YAC. Tommy Tremble caught only 35 passes over 2 years and dropped 6, and had problems with body catches. He's a great blocker, and PFF thinks he could be one of the NFL's best FBs if he moved there. McKitty and Bushman look like backups who can help with blocking duties.
As always, let me know what you think. Am I missing anyone, or underrating a guy you like?
Key:
#: Player's ranking on my draft board
CC's gr = Charlie Campbell's grade
CBS gr = CBS Sports' grade
Brugler = Dane Brugler's grade
PFF Grade = The player's PFF grade in 2020, or in 2019 if they didn't play enough snaps in 2020
RAS = Relative Athletic Score. Grades 0 to 10 based on percentile on the player's measurables (size and speed) (Ratings in Bold and Italics are estimates based on Brugler's estimates)
Total = An arbitrary number generated by the previous columns
This year's HB draft class has a few studs at the top, and a few question marks trailing behind them. Najee Harris is a beastly power back built like several previous Bama backs, and Travis Etienne profiles as a home run hitter who finished with a ridiculous 7.2 YPA and 70 TDs in college, over 4 years, and didn't miss a game. Javonte Williams is close behind them, and although he never had the workload the previous two did, he set the all-time PFF Broken Tackle % record for HBs.
As for the second tier, Kenny Gainwell is a speedy back who lacks size and strength, and has the look of a high-end rotational back. Michael Carter was Javonte's running mate and filled the stat sheet up, but like Gainwell is small (5'7" 201 lbs) and not built for running between the tackles. Sermon struggled with consistency, but he showed flashes of being an All-Pro when the light bulb was on. Injuries are a big conern with him. Stevenson has the stature of a star back, but was suspended twice for a total of 6 games.
Late rounders I like include Elijah Mitchell and Chuba Hubbard, but not a whole lot else. There are a lot of backs with very little on their resumes or simply have poor athletic profiles.
Now onto TEs:
Outside of Pitts being one of the most highly regarded TE prospects ever, it's a mostly barren class. Freiermuth has the speed and size to be a starting TE, but struggles to block. Jordan is only 6'2", but is quicker than Freiermuth. Dane Brugler pointed out that he looks just like Irv Smith Jr, and glancing over the size/speed ratio, he looks the same. Jordan did suffer an injury in all 3 years as a starter, though.
Long is a decent receiver and blocker, but scouts are concerned that he's not going to get open against NFL defenders, and he provides little YAC. Tommy Tremble caught only 35 passes over 2 years and dropped 6, and had problems with body catches. He's a great blocker, and PFF thinks he could be one of the NFL's best FBs if he moved there. McKitty and Bushman look like backups who can help with blocking duties.
As always, let me know what you think. Am I missing anyone, or underrating a guy you like?
... and neither is this Chris guy.