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That was pretty late, I don't think one can argue too much against an ejection in that instance. Speaking of Shane Ray and Von Miller, did you see that Ray is starting to get some Von Miller comps?

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...best-nfl-comparison-for-missouri-de-shane-ray

Oh, yes. In fact, I wondered if Ray was reading his press clippings to much.

I would think that BB would lose his nut if one of his players got tossed out of a playoff game for something like that.
 
Oh, yes. In fact, I wondered if Ray was reading his press clippings to much.

I would think that BB would lose his nut if one of his players got tossed out of a playoff game for something like that.

Considering how many penalties our players give away, I doubt it. it's probably my biggest issue with BB and this team; so undisciplined when it comes to penalties.
 
Florida St. DB Jalen Ramsey is very high on my watch list for 2016:
Perhaps the most complete defensive player in college football, Ramsey admirably filled the shoes of the versatile Lamarcus Joyner in a hybrid safety/nickel back/linebacker/pass rusher role that can be referred to as the Star position. He has 9 1/2 tackles for loss, two interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), 76 tackles, three sacks, 11 pass breakups, three forced fumbles and a blocked extra point, with the ability to be a stand-up edge rusher who can bat down passes at the line with a 6-foot-1 frame and long arms, come up in run support and cover at cornerback and safety. Florida State had more holes on defense this year, with depth issues up front, but fortunately Ramsey was able to do about 10 things at once.
http://www.sportsonearth.com/articl...ngs-marcus-mariota-melvin-gordon-amari-cooper
 
and a top 5 pick probably - so forget him alrdy :)
 
and a top 5 pick probably - so forget him alrdy :)

Why? I wouldn't worry much about where anyone is projected at this point. The point of the thread is to discuss prospects for 2016, not to project draft position. If you're not interested in following prospects for 2016, don't play.
 
A really interesting name for next year is Colorado RT Stephane Nembot. He's a Cameroonian who came to the US as a basketball prospect but played DL in high school. At Colorado he was converted to OT and from what I've read, the conversion isn't quite there yet, particularly as a pass blocker. However, he was called colorado's most improved lineman and has great size and, it looks like, really good athleticism too. Colorado has a decent track record on OL (Solder, Bakhtiari) so he's worth keeping an eye on.
 
A really interesting name for next year is Colorado RT Stephane Nembot. He's a Cameroonian who came to the US as a basketball prospect but played DL in high school. At Colorado he was converted to OT and from what I've read, the conversion isn't quite there yet, particularly as a pass blocker. However, he was called colorado's most improved lineman and has great size and, it looks like, really good athleticism too. Colorado has a decent track record on OL (Solder, Bakhtiari) so he's worth keeping an eye on.

Sounds like Menelik Watson II.
 
Sounds like Menelik Watson II.

Could be but better length and maybe athleticism. I don't know how good he'll become. I watched some HS highlights, he was the kicker on kick-offs and chased down his own kick making the tackle inside the 10 yard line. It's the first play on the linked video.



He was 270lbs there though.
 
Shawn Oakman will wait until 2016 to come out, based on his own self-assessment:

Oakman, 6-9, 280, has been widely projected as a first-round prospect. That he will return for his senior season is big news for the Bears, who will enter 2015 with one of the nation’s top pass rushers.

In the end, Oakman based the decision on information gleaned from his toughest critic - Shawn Oakman.

He decided that his draft value will increase significantly - from mid first round to possibly first overall - with another year of seasoning. He has two years of BCS experience, although only one as a starter.

I felt that my body of work wasn't good enough,” Oakman said. “I could care less what any NFL scout had to say, mock draft. It's about me and the guys I play with.”

Oakman registered 18.5 tackles for loss this season, third-most in Baylor history. He had 10.0 regular-season sacks, second-most in school history.

But those stats were not enough for Oakman to ace his litmus test. He said his biggest areas of improvement will be “technique, fundamentals.”

“I sit there and watch my film,” he said. “It's me. I'm a student of the game. We study. That's what you do. There's plays I completely dominate, but at the same time, I could dominate every play.

It's worth ethic, man. I have it. All the pieces have to fall into place. I just got to keep on with what I'm doing, keeping my head clear and steady playing for my brothers.”

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/co...is-shunning-nfl-draft-to-return-to-school.ece

Talk is cheap, but it bodes well for Oakman if he actually has that kind of work ethic and ability to evaluate himself critically and work on technique and fundementals.
 
I didn't want to start a separate thread for a prospect so far out as a red-shirt freshman but Darren Carrington was pretty awesome last night vs FSU. Good routes, really understood how to find the holes in the zone, great YAC, very good blocker, showed burst, big and physical. A kid to watch for the future.
 
Ohio State has 2 prospects coming out in '16 I think will be NFL stars: DE Joey Bosa and LT Taylor Decker, huge fan, really like Urban Meyer and his players wherever he goes (Utah, Florida, Ohio State), pumps out a lot of NFL talent
 
Hackenberg anybody? He did not play well at all this season but scouts love him
 
Hackenberg anybody? He did not play well at all this season but scouts love him
Needs a damn impressive '15 in order to enter in my opinion after this year
 
Full list of non-eligible players here: Below is the top 10. http://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/sec-football/ole-miss-sec-dominate-list-non-draft-eligible-players/

1. Laremy Tunsil, OT, Ole Miss Rebels
Class: True sophomore

A key member of Ole Miss' fifth-ranked 2013 recruiting class, Tunsil graded out as the top offensive tackle prospect, according to ESPN Recruiting Nation. He hasn't disappointed. Listed at 6-foot-5 and 305 pounds, he has the power to generate push on short-yardage runs and the quickness to seal the edge on perimeter runs. In terms of pass protection, he has the length to take away the edge, the balance to mirror and the strength to anchor.

2. Joey Bosa, DE, Ohio State Buckeyes
Class: True sophomore

Listed at 6-5 and 278 pounds, Bosa is a strong run-defender with the shock in his hands to shed blocks quickly and the range to make plays in pursuit. He's a productive pass-rusher who makes it tough for offensive linemen to get their hands on him, transfers speed to power and closes well. Throw in an above-average motor, and he's on a path to follow in the footsteps of his father, John, whom the Miami Dolphins drafted in the first round in 1987.

3. Vernon Hargreaves, CB, Florida Gators
Class: True sophomore

Hargreaves was the top cornerback in college football this year, and shares similar qualities to Darrelle Revis. He is a smooth athlete who possesses adequate size and shows great balance to mirror receivers when locked up in man coverage. The sophomore also has outstanding instincts and anticipation that allows him to be a playmaker (24 pass breakups and five interceptions in his career). While he can continue to clean up his technique as a tackler, he is willing and aggressive in run support.

4. A'Shawn Robinson, DT, Alabama Crimson Tide
Class: True sophomore

Robinson is an important cog in one of the stingiest run defenses in the country. Listed at 6-4 and 320 pounds, he has the size and lower-body strength to clog up the middle when he lines up at defensive tackle or nose tackle, in addition to the length to set the edge when he lines up at defensive end in Alabama's multiple-front defense. While he's not a high-volume sack producer, his ability to push the pocket and get his hands up in passing lanes makes him a disruptive pass-rusher.

5. Maliek Collins, DT, Nebraska Cornhuskers
Class: True sophomore

The 6-2, 300-pound Collins occasionally takes too long to get off blocks and gives ground when he doesn't win with quickness. But he's a disruptive run-defender who has the explosive first step and violent hands to shoot gaps and bring down backs in the backfield. He's also a dangerous interior pass-rusher who uses his quick feet to get offensive linemen off balance, and those active hands to prevent them from latching on.

6. Jalen Ramsey, S, Florida State Seminoles
Class: True sophomore

Ramsey has twitched-up movement skills and the versatility to line up anywhere in the secondary. He has the range to handle middle-of-the-field responsibilities, and the movement skills to hold up in man coverage. Ramsey has filled the role Lamarcus Joyner held in 2013, working as a nickelback from the slot where his elite playmaking instincts have allowed him to come up with several game-changing plays in coverage, as a blitzer and in run support.

7. Laquon Treadwell, WR, Ole Miss Rebels
Class: True sophomore

Treadwell is an explosive athlete with outstanding size (6-2, 229 pounds) and a wide catching radius. While he can continue to add polish to his game, he is a physical route-runner who is a matchup nightmare with his strength, body control and leaping ability to win in one-on-one contested situations. Treadwell had his season cut short by a gruesome broken ankle against Auburn, but assuming he makes a full recovery, he has tremendous upside with rare physical tools that can't be coached.

8. Deshaun Watson, QB, Clemson Tigers
Class: True freshman

Watson has had issues staying healthy early in his career, and will miss the Russell Athletic Bowl to have surgery to repair a torn ACL in his knee. However, when healthy, he is one of the more dynamic dual-threat quarterbacks in all of college football. Watson has a smooth and clean release with the arm strength to make all the necessary throws. While he can show more patience in the pocket, he has shown the ability to get through progressions and has excellent mobility to escape pressure and put stress on a defense with his legs.

9. Nick Chubb, RB, Georgia Bulldogs
Class: True freshman

With the absence of Todd Gurley from suspension and later a knee injury, Chubb turned into the workhorse for Georgia, accumulating 1,281 yards in total and 12 touchdowns. The 235-pound true freshman is a highly competitive runner who runs behind his pads and has excellent power to churn out yards after contact. What takes him to the next level is his vision, lateral agility, acceleration and versatility in the passing game for a bigger back.

10. Cam Robinson, OT, Alabama Crimson Tide
Class: True freshman

The ankle injury Robinson sustained against Tennessee hindered him against LSU, but the fact he didn't miss any time is a reflection of his toughness, and he has shown flashes of dominance when healthy. Listed at 6-6 and 323 pounds, he's an aggressive drive-blocker with the strength to move defenders off the ball and finish. While he gets caught lunging at times, he has the length, anchor and foot speed to stone pass-rushers in pass protection.
 
Ohio State has 2 prospects coming out in '16 I think will be NFL stars: DE Joey Bosa and LT Taylor Decker, huge fan, really like Urban Meyer and his players wherever he goes (Utah, Florida, Ohio State), pumps out a lot of NFL talent

Decker might come out this year. A couple of other young Buckeyes will be Ezekial Elliot. He'll be a junior next year. RB's are crazy not to come out. And, Keyshawn Johnson's nephew Michael Thomas is a 6'3" 200lb receiver. He'll be a junior next year too.

Hope they all come out. Being a PSU fan.:) Hackenberg really struggled this year. He needs work on his fundamentals. If this staff isn't working with him on them, he should leave. If he's showing progress and just needs some tweaking. He should come back for a 4th year. He's very young. Still only 19.
 
Decker might come out this year. A couple of other young Buckeyes will be Ezekial Elliot. He'll be a junior next year. RB's are crazy not to come out. And, Keyshawn Johnson's nephew Michael Thomas is a 6'3" 200lb receiver. He'll be a junior next year too.

Hope they all come out. Being a PSU fan.:) Hackenberg really struggled this year. He needs work on his fundamentals. If this staff isn't working with him on them, he should leave. If he's showing progress and just needs some tweaking. He should come back for a 4th year. He's very young. Still only 19.
Huge fan of Urban Meyer products, great coach, never knew that about Thomas either, another ame to watch

I follow PSU a little, if Hackenberg gets his **** together they can be a legitimate BIG10 threat, I just don't see it under Franklin, not a fan, his underclassmen would agree
 
Huge fan of Urban Meyer products, great coach, never knew that about Thomas either, another ame to watch

I follow PSU a little, if Hackenberg gets his **** together they can be a legitimate BIG10 threat, I just don't see it under Franklin, not a fan, his underclassmen would agree

Actually, our Florida guys weren't really so hot. The best was AHern and look what happened there. The good ones were dinks. And, others just flopped. Hope he recruits less-troubled kids at OSU than he did at Florida. Many brought a lot of baggage to the league.

I wouldn't blame Franklin for PSU's underclassmen leaving. One. They've had 3 coaches in four years. Two. Aren't really going to contend for a couple of years. Why risk injury? 3. PSU's kids usually graduate. In Donovan Smith and Deion Barnes they did last month. Jesse James is pretty close to graduating from what I've read. He was an early enrollee and has been on campus for 6 semesters plus summers. I think he's leaving because he's not a fit for Franklin's offensive schemes. I think it's going to be more WR-centric. PSU's offensive line was so bad. I'm going to wait another year before I doubt them. PSU's defense was outstanding. Held OSU to 17 points in regulation and under 300 yards. Even scored a defensive TD.
 
Actually, our Florida guys weren't really so hot. The best was AHern and look what happened there. The good ones were dinks. And, others just flopped. Hope he recruits less-troubled kids at OSU than he did at Florida. Many brought a lot of baggage to the league.

I wouldn't blame Franklin for PSU's underclassmen leaving. One. They've had 3 coaches in four years. Two. Aren't really going to contend for a couple of years. Why risk injury? 3. PSU's kids usually graduate. In Donovan Smith and Deion Barnes they did last month. Jesse James is pretty close to graduating from what I've read. He was an early enrollee and has been on campus for 6 semesters plus summers. I think he's leaving because he's not a fit for Franklin's offensive schemes. I think it's going to be more WR-centric. PSU's offensive line was so bad. I'm going to wait another year before I doubt them. PSU's defense was outstanding. Held OSU to 17 points in regulation and under 300 yards. Even scored a defensive TD.

I was at that game. OSU looked like they were gonna roll, then just stopped playing. I thought for sure they were going to get beat down the stretch. They pulled it out though. Great atmosphere.
 


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