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He could end up going as high or even higher than Boyce, though. :(

Maybe, but a small-schooler in this deep draft positionally, I'm not so sure he'll jump to day two.
 
Some day 3 notes from Jeff Risdon:

http://football.realgm.com/analysis/2584/Shrine-Game-Practice-Wednesday-East-Notes
http://football.realgm.com/analysis/2585/Shrine-Game-Practice-Wednesday-West-Notes

Of note:
Tre McBride, WR, William & Mary--he’s been up and down this week but he stood out today for his route running and ability to catch the ball away from his body. His feet are crisp and he moves with purpose, no wasted energy. Other than one difficult adjustment to a ball thrown behind him McBride caught everything thrown his way. He fits the profile of a sure-handed #3 wideout who plays outside.

Which is exactly what the Pats need.
Parrish Gaines, S, Navy--Gaines is quick to inform teams he played CB for his first few seasons in Annapolis, and that’s sage advice. He was handily the most physical corner in the jam drill. What really stood out is that he doesn’t offer a clean release to either side off the jam; lots of CBs try to steer the receiver either inside or out, but Gaines smacks them head-on and mirrors with his jam. It’s something you see from Brandon Browner or Quentin Jammer in his prime. He’s probably got a better future as a supersized CB (he’s 6’2” and a stacked 215) than at safety, where he is later to react and doesn’t change direction well.

Very intriguing. And a Navy man, too.
USC CB Josh Shaw--looking for a physical press-man corner who also likes to attack the run? Shaw is your guy. He seems fully recovered from his unfortunate failed attempt as a stunt man jumping off a building, though he’s still not the fastest at turning and running after the jam. His instincts and size drew a lot of positive attention from the scouts on the sidelines.

Yum.
Others who impressed at times include…Oklahoma TE Blake Bell, big target with soft hands & blocking power
 
Bell just reminds me physique wise of Gronk and Witten. Not saying he turns out half as good as either guys. But, he's close to their size. There are te's every year who are that size. But, they run like offensive tackles. The Belldozer can run. Wish the Sooners had just played him at TE his whole career so we can get a better read on him.
 
Bell just reminds me physique wise of Gronk and Witten. Not saying he turns out half as good as either guys. But, he's close to their size. There are te's every year who are that size. But, they run like offensive tackles. The Belldozer can run. Wish the Sooners had just played him at TE his whole career so we can get a better read on him.

Big target, soft hands, runs well, blocking power ... there's enough there to interest me as a UDFA or 7th round option.
 
Heights and Weights from the Shrine game:

West Roster

East Roster

Some notables:

Blake Bell - 6063, 263
Bobby Hart (FSU OL) - 6046 336. Also had big hands and long arms (33 5/8)
Tre Mcbride - 6006, 205
 
Heights and Weights from the Shrine game:

West Roster

East Roster

Some notables:

Blake Bell - 6063, 263
Bobby Hart (FSU OL) - 6046 336. Also had big hands and long arms (33 5/8)
Tre Mcbride - 6006, 205

Bobby Hart reportedly looked good at guard this week. He's someone to keep an eye on.
 
A day three breakdown here



I'm sorry to labour the point, but a quote from the breakdown:

*Tre McBride is a flat out stud. Craig Mager was glued to him, and he made a contested catch and made it look easy. Did the same thing with the more gifted athletically Damian Swann. If you’ve studied McBride at all, you know he has a patented double move that has taken many souls, and he roasted Damian Parms yesterday. Wrote undefeated in my notes, STUD.
 
Josh Norris ranks his top 25 prospects from the Shrine Game week:

http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/51648/351/norris-e-w-shrine-review

Of interest:
1. WR Tre McBride, William & Mary - The clear top prospect at the event. McBride consistently generated separation from corners in one on one drills at a variety of levels with a variety of routes. McBride still came down with contested or acrobatic catches even when covered. He is not locked to one alignment and McBride could even win from the slot.

3. G John Miller, Louisville - My offensive darkhorse for first E-W Shrine attendee selected this spring. I really, really like Miller’s game. First, he is powerful on initial contact to stop his opponents’ momentum. Add on an athletic lower half and experience playing both on the left and right side, and I don’t see why Miller won’t contribute as a rookie.

6. CB Damian Swann, Georgia - My defensive darkhorse for first E-W Shrine attendee selected this spring. Swann’s Georgia tape is a lot of fun to watch, as he flashes extreme aggression for the position, especially when asked to blitz. He absolutely held up in one on ones this week and started to anticipate routes and movements towards the end of the week.

9. WR Darren Waller, Georgia Tech - Landing spot will be important for Waller, but what I like most is that he wins within his limitations. Waller is not quick twitch and will not separate in breaks. But off the line he flashed power and kept beating corners downfield. He was very good at tracking the football over his shoulder or within frame. Size can be an asset if Waller’s quarterback is willing to take those risk throws.

11. CB Josh Shaw, USC - Shaw was very physical and pushed his opponent out of bounds along the sideline or stood them up with a jam on more than one occasion. I could definitely see Shaw as a possible safety conversion, which is not a slight. Expect to see a number of corners from the 2015 class be asked to make the switch.
 
So are we already talking day 2 territory with McBride?

I mean historically speaking how much push does the shrine game provide?
 
So are we already talking day 2 territory with McBride?

I mean historically speaking how much push does the shrine game provide?

Guys who have excelled in the Shrine Game have sometimes gone on to day 2 territory. Sebastian Vollmer and Terron Amstead come to mind. I'm guessing 4th round for McBride at the moment, though he could move up or down a round depending on how he works out. I doubt he'll last to the 6th-7th rounds at this point, though you never know.
 
Guys who have excelled in the Shrine Game have sometimes gone on to day 2 territory. Sebastian Vollmer and Terron Amstead come to mind. I'm guessing 4th round for McBride at the moment, though he could move up or down a round depending on how he works out. I doubt he'll last to the 6th-7th rounds at this point, though you never know.

Sounds like our cluster of picks at the end of 3 might come in very handy.
 
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/...e-prospects-who-created-buzz-among-nfl-scouts

Below are five prospects who opened eyes this week and helped themselves in the minds of NFL evaluators.

WR Tre McBride, William & Mary (6-1, 205)
C B.J. Finney, Kansas State (6-4, 324)
MLB Taiwan Jones, Michigan State (6-3, 258)
CB Damian Swann, Georgia (6-0, 180)
WR Devin Gardner, Michigan (6-4, 217)

Ten other prospects who created buzz during Shrine Game practices:

QB Taylor Heinicke, Old Dominion
RB John Crockett, North Dakota State
WR Darren Waller, Georgia Tech
TE MyCole Pruitt, Southern Illinois
OT Sean Hickey, Syracuse
OT Tayo Fabuluje, TCU
DT Tyeler Davison, Fresno State
LB Ben Heeney, Kansas
CB Josh Shaw, USC
CB Craig Mager, Texas State
 


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