Sometimes the jokes truly do write themselves when it comes to the University of Louisville. He has some interesting rankings, particularly with respect to the New York Giants selections at 25th . I view it as a motivational tool. Its not realistic to watch every single tape on a player, and each one is different based on position or other circumstances, said Brugler. The well-respected draft analyst included two wide receivers from the Tennessee Volunteers. One player that could also fit into his argument is Daniel Jones, who played in the south for a non-traditional power in Duke. The Athletic's Dane Brugler is one of the most respected analysts in the draft community, and he recently released his draft guide. The former Chargers scout believes Will Levis will be a top ten pick, but ultimately ranks him as the No. and turns down almost as many requests during the three-week period between his guide coming out (only available through subscriptions to The Athletic) and the NFL draft. Dane Brugler's NFL mock draft 2023, 1.0: Where do Bryce Young, C.J. A trio of Bearcats cracked the group in wide receiver Tyler Scott, tight end Josh Whyle, and . "Having said that, I talked to Dez Bryant and told him I used poor judgment in one of the questions I asked him. @Movethesticks' top 10 prospects as we head to Indy for the #NFLCombine Full Top 50: https://t.co/DYDlpb9gbT pic.twitter.com/y28BUBMp7T. The Athletic's Dane Brugler. That means the quarterback position always has an outsized influence on the draft board. Which of the 100-plus NFL Draft prospects will stand out during this year's Senior Bowl practices? Robinson said he'll skip playing in the bowl game, but he will be there to support his team. Lee: The best part of being here is the exposure to the chatter, from our colleagues at The Athletic, writers at other publications and team . More often than not, running backs and linebackers, you should have an immediate feel, within a dozen plays, for who that player is going to be, said Brugler. A trio of Bearcats cracked the group in wide receiver Tyler Scott, tight end Josh Whyle, and linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. Scott landed the highest of any Bearcat, sitting seventh among wide receivers. This past fall, due to his own injuries and a lesser supporting cast, he wasnt as effective. I think hes just discovering how good he can be on the football field. Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio's conference during NFL combine week. John Schmeelk sits down with The Athletic's Dane Brugler, to talk about what we've learned about players at the Senior Bowl and Shrine Bowl, touch on differe. Both quarterbacks have undeniable physical traits, but both were also undeniably inconsistent. NFL Combine preview: Which prospects on offense will scouts be watching closely? 2023 NFL Draft: Scouting reports, what execs think of C.J. (He didn't answer). Whenever The Athletic's Dane Brugler puts out a mock draft, it's worth paying attention to and he usually has some really good nuggets in there. He has since moved him up two more spots. Fair to say, its taken him a long way, to the point now where Brugler though he lacks the ESPN platform of Mel Kiper or Todd McShay might be the fastest rising star in evaluating talent for the NFL draft (April 28-30). Some critics point to the idea of exploiting of young athletes, while others note the interviews with prospects that have ruffled feathers and resulted in negative headlines. His line of work is an exhaustive, time-consuming process, which is why he has great admiration for NFL scouts, whom he believes are underpaid and put up with a lot more travel burdens. In 2015, Obum Gwacham, who played very briefly in the NFL, was asked by a team when he lost his virginity. While he projects them to select Michigan edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson with the No. You see it on film, the length and explosiveness, what he was asked to do in [Georgias] scheme. Be sure to keep it locked on All Bearcats all the time! Johnston, on the other hand, will probably be a workout warrior. For one player, you might have a great feel for them after [watching] five tapes, but another player is going to take double that. From Mel Kiper and Daniel Jeremiah, to Colin Cowherd and Rich Eisen, if theyre talking about Will Levis, it will be featured in the Will Levis Stock Watch. Note: This was published before the news came out that Sahvir Wheeler will not participate in Senior Night after undergoing a minor procedure.] Stroud, Bryce Young, NFL Draft 2023 Prospect Watch: 10 underrated players with, 2023 NFL Draft Watch: Hendon Hooker and the top senior QBs behind. NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport: Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry says restructuring Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson's contract is on the table. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. In The Athletic's latest mock draft, the highly regarded Brugler has Atlanta taking the first receiver off the board in Jamo. But assuming teams draft quarterbacks highly and it wouldnt be a surprise to see four go in the Top 10 that could push some talented prospects down the depth chart. View the full list. He previously covered the NFL Draft for NFL Draft Scout and CBS Sports. One projected top-10 player that required meticulous study was Cincinnati cornerback Ahmad Sauce Gardner, only because opposing quarterbacks didnt throw much in his direction. Thats a big part of my process of self-evaluation, understanding why did I miss and how am I going to be a better evaluator for it moving forward.. Cornerback has been an incredibly popular selection for the Minnesota Vikings in mock drafts. It sounded cartoonish and self-serving. Levis has a rocket launcher for an arm and makes some wow throws. Several NFL teams feel the value at WR this year will come after round one. Whenever The Athletics Dane Brugler puts out a mock draft, its worth paying attention to and he usually has some really good nuggets in there. Mel Kiper ranks the Kentucky quarterback as the No. They'll be comfortable waiting until day 2. Brugler has not completed a mock draft since January, but in that exercise he picked the former Wildcat to go to the Houston Texans at No. With well over 1,000 players to evaluate, every dayis a challenge figuring out a game plan. Atlanta Falcons David Ojabo, edge . All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. MORE: Watch the NFL Combine live with fuboTV (free trial). And frankly, his composure in the biggest moments is the closest thing Ive seen to Eli Manning since Easy E himself. Which players and positions stand out in the 2023 draft class? He has not worked out during the pre-draft process and that may be a problem for some teams, Brugler said of Dean. SUBSCRIBE NOW: Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | iHeartRadio. Hosts Ethan Greenberg and The Athletic's Dane Brugler review the Jets' draft. The line of questioning by teams got so bad that the league had to tell teams in 2022 to knock it off or suffer consequences. Head coach Josh McDaniels on the Las Vegas Raiders' goal to secure a long-term quarterback. Even though he likes Levis more than Stroud or Bryce Young, Kiper believes hell be picked behind the two. Giants fans know how important it is to be able to send waves of pass rushers after opposing quarterbacks. . A lot of scouts took me under their wing, kind of gave me my informal education. However, teams will likely have questions about Smith-Njigba after he ended his season early to get ready for the draft. Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta addresses ongoing Lamar Jackson contract situation. The NFL is a quarterback driven league and teams know that if they dont have a quarterback who can facilitate their offense and carry the team to victory, they need one. "I got mad really mad but I didn't show it," Bryant said. Which teams land Bryce Young, Will Levis and C.J. By the same token, we could also see the Giants select another cornerback relatively highly. But despite my best efforts, the name stuck. The Athletics Dane Brugler ranked Addison as the No. It certainly wasnt me. Now living in Warren, Ohio, an hour drive southeast from Cleveland, Brugler is grateful for his meteoric rise as an NFL talent evaluator. Right now, he is pacing to be the first Bearcat drafted this year, projecting as a fourth-round pick. The Giants have a bunch of glaring needs all over their roster, but none has gotten more press than the wide receiver position. Now hes on a clock much stricter than the Jaguars, who own the No. As NFL Draft season reaches a fever pitch, KSR is keeping you ahead of the curve by providing a one stop shop for everything people are are saying about former Kentucky quarterback Will Levis. Scouting reports on 399 prospects. The Athletic's Dane Brugler just dropped a 2023 NFL Mock Draft..so let's Mock The Mock!!! He worked in the schools sports information office handling football. Three OTs cracked the updated list, but that's still well behind the position most well-represented in the top 50: edge rusher (11). The Athletic's Dane Brugler released his latest two-round mock draft, and he has a couple of very interesting prospects going to the Falcons: Check out Dane on Twitter and subscribe to The Athletic, the whole mock draft is great. pic.twitter.com/R5BHMxiDM7. Odds & lines subject to change. Here's where and who they might take, What are the Jacksonville Jaguars' needs with 12 picks in NFL Draft, Miami Dolphins have four draft picks, which is OK based on offseason moves, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. So how much tape does he watch? Nobody is a bigger fan of Will Levis than the man who made the NFL Draft a year-round business. In that vein, Dane Brugler from The Athletic has released his pre-combine Top-100 big board. His second and third-best prospects are also two players many have connected to the Jaguars, offensive tackles Ikem Ekwonu of North Carolina State and Alabamas Evan Neal, respectively. When they were both on the field. The day is here: The Athletic's own Dane Brugler's draft guide, "The Beast, " has been released into the wild.Get it here, and if you aren't a subscriber, su. Patreon is back up if you want my full evaluations and rankings: . @ColinCowherd breaks down why the Kentucky QB shouldn't be doubted pic.twitter.com/LuCWnRcNRA. I sat and answered all of them.". Considering that we know the Giants were very interested in Derek Stingley and Sauce Gardner last year, finding a cornerback who can give their secondary some consistency would be huge for Martindales defense. 3 overall available prospect in the draft, trailing only Jalen Carter and Will Anderson. There are 14 new names in this top 50, including a pair of Tennessee offensive playmakers. Levis stats wont blow anyone away, but he didnt have a great supporting cast of playmakers around him. Download it at the link below using the password: Bea$t2022! 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The player bios contain extensive background dating back to who recruited them out of high school, along with a wide variety of nuggets and Bruglers summaries of their strengths and weaknesses. Inappropriate questions aren't a new issue. In order to do this at the highest level, it takes all 12 months to get it done. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. I can't remember who first named my annual draft guide "The Beast." It certainly wasn't me . He was asked to play head up over the tackle, hold the point of attack, play the run, create opportunities for other players. 8. But it can still be interesting to look at other draft analysts to see how their evaluations take shape. He was Strouds go-to in 2021 despite sharing the field with Chris Olave and 2022 OROY Garrett Wilson. 2023 www.jacksonville.com. The veteran route obviously hasn't worked, but is . Stroud at seventh, Will Levis at 10th, and Anthony Richardson at 14th. He previously covered the NFL Draft for NFL Draft Scout and CBS Sports. In the first update to my top 50 since August, there has been plenty of movement among the top 2023 NFL Draft prospects. The offensive tackle position, in general, is showing much more potential than was expected in the summer. There are 14 new names in this top 50, including a pair of Tennessee offensive playmakers. Bruglers numbers chart for players contains NFL-verified data on every conceivable measure height, weight, 40-time, arm length, wing span, age and college stats. The Giants would certainly like it if Addison or Johnston slide on draft night, however. "Where the Colts go from here to address the quarterback position is a mystery. Stroud once they get a look at the two of them together. It was like the first thing he asked me. All Rights Reserved. Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane explains why defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier decided to take off the 2023 season. Youre not seeing the receiver-cornerback matchup at the top of the screen. 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The answer is, as much as it takes until he feels he can make a proper evaluation. NFL combine preview: Which prospects on offense will scouts be watching closely? The Athletic's NFL Draft expert Dane Brugler predicts Skoronski will be selected at No. Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot on what quarterback Desmond Riddler brings to the Falcons and more. Texas Tech linebacker Tyree Wilson wakes up with "GMFB" and shares his recovery from fractured foot, how he transferred to Texas Tech. But when I went through and watched all of his starts at Kentucky, I was really impressed with his game. His guide is known as "The Beast. LSU wide receiver Kayshon Boutte announced Wednesday that he will enter the 2023 NFL Draft. Sign up for the Vikings Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. 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