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Post by Dale on Oct 28, 2015 13:53:14 GMT -6
Updating a recent report, TFY Draft Insider's Tony Pauline tweeted that he's received "further confirmation" that Arkansas junior TE Hunter Henry will declare for the draft after this season.
Pauline reported earlier this week that Henry had met with a number of agents over the past few weeks. Upon the posting of that column, the analyst's report was corroborated by additional sources. As we mentioned on the previous dispatch, this news isn't surprising. Henry has a Rd. 1 grade right now. Even if that ends up as a Rd. 2 grade, it's in his best interest to cash in his chips this winter.
Per TFY Draft Insider's Tony Pauline, Arkansas junior RB Alex Collins will be a "good value during the early part of the draft’s last day if he opts to enter."
Collins, who became the undisputed lead dog after Jonathan Williams' preseason foot injury, ranks No. 3 in the SEC in rushing yards. The 5-foot-11, 206-pound junior also shows promise as a receiver out of the backfield. "Collins is sized well, carries the ball with terrific quickness and shows a burst in his game," Pauline wrote.
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Post by Dale on Nov 25, 2015 15:01:06 GMT -6
An NFC North scout believes Arkansas senior G Sebastian Tretola "could be a Larry Warford or Gabe Jackson type."
"Sebastian Tretola is famous for his 'Big-guy TD' stuff from last year, but he's a quality player," the scout said. "My sense is that he could be a Larry Warford or Gabe Jackson type. ... (A) powerful, mauling type of a player that would be a great pick on Day 2 (Rounds 2-3)." The 6-foot-5, 334-pounder is a perfect fit in Arkansas' physical, downhill offense. "Tretola has good movement skills as well, and we see him as a power player who can surprise you with his ability to pull, and climb to the second level," NFL.com's Lance Zierlein wrote.
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Post by clifflee4mvp™ on Nov 26, 2015 12:15:00 GMT -6
Scouting offensive linemen has to be the most boring job in football. LOL
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Post by Dale on Dec 12, 2015 14:54:20 GMT -6
ESPN's Mel Kiper says Arkansas junior Denver Kirkland is "right on the edge" of being a first-round pick.
Kirkland grades out as Kiper's No. 1 draft-eligible guard, ahead of Cody Whitehair (Kansas State) and Pat Elflein (Ohio State). The massive 6-foot-5, 343-pound Kirkland has experience at both guard and tackle. His best NFL fit is as a brawler on the inside.
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Post by Dale on Feb 11, 2016 14:16:31 GMT -6
Arkansas RB Alex Collins may interest the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos, believes NFL Media analysts Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks.
"They've had a lot of injuries at that position," Jeremiah said of the Patriots. "They need somebody that can also protect the quarterback and help in the passing game, but can (also) grind out those tough yards. I think Alex Collins can give them that." Brooks sees a potential fit with the Super Bowl champions. "The Denver Broncos need a guy that's going to be a bell cow," he said. "A guy that can carry it 25 or more times. Alex Collins is a physical guy and can also do the zone run game. I think he's a good fit." The 5-foot-11, 206-pounder finished with a career-high 1,577 yards last year. We see some Thomas Rawls in him.
Pro Football Focus analyst Gordon McGuinness speculated that Arkansas QB Brandon Allen could be a logical draft target for the Broncos.
Wrote McGuinness, "Picking 31st in the draft, the Broncos won’t have a shot at Carson Wentz or Jared Goff barring a hefty and unlikely trade up, so it makes sense to look so guys who require a little more work." The Broncos already have Brock Osweiler on the roster, but adding another option makes sense. Enter: Brandon Allen. The 6-foot-3, 212-pound Razorback product threw for 3,440 yards while logging a 30/8 TD/INT ratio this past season. "Allen has taken some bad press recently for having small hands," McGuinness notes, "but he had our eighth-highest grade of all college quarterbacks last season and finished the season strong." Following the Senior Bowl, CBS Sports analyst Dane Brugler indicated that Allen "showed off his vision and quick decision-making to scan and deliver down the field."
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Post by The Kid on Feb 12, 2016 8:19:46 GMT -6
Allen, Collins, Henry, Kirkland, & Tretola were all invited to the NFL Combine.
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Post by Dale on Feb 12, 2016 14:39:57 GMT -6
You forgot J-Will.
Also Mekale McKay (Cincinnati) - former Hog.
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Post by Dale on Apr 30, 2016 3:41:53 GMT -6
Chargers selected Arkansas TE Hunter Henry with the No. 35 overall pick of the 2016 NFL draft.
With Antonio Gates quickly nearing the end of his career, the Chargers had to find their future at tight end. Henry (6'5/250) won the 2015 Mackey Award as the nation's top tight end, finishing his career with a 116-1,661-9 (14.32 YPR) receiving line across 30 starts. He didn't drop a single pass as a 2015 junior and showed plus athleticism at the Razorbacks' Pro Day, clocking 4.66 with a 31 1/2-inch vertical and 9-foot-5 broad jump. Henry's blocking readiness was polarizing in the draft community; some thought he flashed big-time run-blocking potential while others believe Henry's technique needs to be overhauled. Either way, he projects as a passing-game weapon with the ability to create mismatches versus linebackers and safeties.
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Post by Dale on May 1, 2016 8:05:39 GMT -6
Jaguars selected Arkansas QB Brandon Allen with the No. 201 overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft.
Allen (6'1/217) made 34 starts for the Razorbacks, setting a school record with 64 career passing touchdowns and leading the SEC in passer rating (166.5) and yards per attempt (9.3) as a senior with a 65.9% completion rate and 30:8 TD-to-INT ratio. Allen is small with small hands (8 1/2") and played in a simplistic, play-action-heavy offense at Arkansas, but he offers adequate arm strength, a quick release, and plus mobility. Allen figures to max out as an NFL backup, though he is smart and skilled enough to become a viable short-term spot starter.
Seahawks selected Arkansas RB Alex Collins with the No. 171 overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft.
Collins (5'10/217) rotated with Jonathan Williams until Williams suffered a year-ending injury ahead of the 2015 season, turning in a 271-1,577-20 (5.82 YPC) rushing line as the Razorbacks' feature runner last year. Although Collins was productive in college, his tape shows limited short-area burst, an inability to beat defenders to the edge, and the skill set of a workmanlike, replacement-level runner. Collins' athletic deficiencies were confirmed in Indy, running 4.59 with sluggish broad (9'5") and vertical (28 1/2") jumps. He'll be a dime-a-dozen back in the NFL.
Titans selected Arkansas G Sebastian Tretola with the No. 193 overall pick of the 2016 NFL draft.
Tretola (6'4/314) started at left guard two years for the Razorbacks after transferring from community college, earning 2015's co-Jacobs Blocking Trophy as the SEC's top offensive lineman. Tretola's short arms (31 1/2") render him an interior-only lineman, but his power and toughness fit well there. Tretola's obvious weakness is his sub-par athleticism. Still, Tretola's ability to move people gives him NFL value. He's a no-frills, phone-booth mauler.
Bills selected Arkansas RB Jonathan Williams with the No. 156 overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft.
Williams (5'11/220) was an emerging star before he missed the entire 2015 season with a foot injury that required surgery, earning second-team All-SEC as a junior and logging a 406-2,321-16 (5.72 YPC) career rushing line with 26 receptions. Williams recovered in time for the Razorbacks' Pro Day, running 4.63 and excelling in agility drills. Quick footed with surprising lateral elusiveness for his size, Williams also flashed passing-game chops before his injury. If he's fully recovered, Williams has the skill set of an NFL feature back.
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