“Yeah, however I am not going to do it publicly. I will do it privately,” Sanders stated. “I am gonna be Dad till the cows come residence, and with Travis as properly.”
The Professional Soccer Corridor of Famer did not specify which groups he needs to draft Shedeur, however he did say he needs him to play for a coach with a confirmed monitor report with QBs.
The HC’s declare should not have an effect on their draft shares. On Tankathon’s top-100 prospects, Hunter (6-foot-1, 185 kilos) is the No. 1 prospect, whereas Shedeur (6-foot-2, 215 kilos) is No. 4. The QB is tied for third within the FBS in TD passes (24 in 9 video games). The CB/WR has 9 TD catches and 7 passes defended in 9 video games. It may nonetheless influence the place the Colorado stars land.
Earlier than the 2004 NFL Draft, former New York Giants QB Eli Manning and his father, Archie, advised the Chargers (then in San Diego) he did not wish to play for them. The Chargers took Manning with the No. 1 decide however traded him shortly after choosing him to the Giants for a package deal that included QB Philip Rivers.
Draft skilled presents lofty comparability for Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty
In a Monday roundtable, ESPN’s Matt Miller in contrast Jeanty to HOFer LaDainian Tomlinson.
“Like Tomlinson (now retired) was when he was popping out of TCU, Jeanty is an all-purpose operating backpacked right into a shorter construct,” wrote Miller.
Jeanty (5-foot-9, 215 kilos) can be fortunate if his NFL profession comes near Tomlinson’s. In 11 seasons with the Jets and Chargers, he earned three first-team All-Professional nods, received 2006 MVP and rushed for the seventh-most yards (13,684) in league historical past.
Regardless, Jeanty retains exhibiting why he could possibly be the very best RB within the class. By means of 9 video games, he leads the FBS in speeding yards (1,734) and speeding TDs (23). In his newest mock draft, CBS Sports activities’ Chris Trapasso has the Dallas Cowboys taking him with decide No. 11.
Alabama’s Jihaad Campbell is vying for LB1
Earlier than Alabama crushed LSU 42-13 in Week 11, ESPN’s Jordan Reid wrote that Campbell (6-foot-3, 244 kilos) is “the No. 1 LB on [his] board.”
Towards the Tigers on the street, Campbell completed with 12 tackles, 1.5 sacks, three tackles for loss and one go defended. On Monday, the Senior Bowl named him Defensive Participant of the Week.
Earlier this week, Crimson Tide defensive coordinator Kane Wommack hinted they could use Campbell as an edge-rusher extra after fellow LB Que Robinson suffered a season-ending elbow damage.
Campbell has 4 sacks in 9 video games this season. Extra groups may add him to their watchlist if he showcases higher pass-rushing expertise. On his up to date massive board, The Athletic’s Dane Brugler charges the junior as his No. 2 LB behind Georgia’s Jalon Walker.
Oregon WR Tez Johnson may impress on the Senior Bowl
On Thursday, The Draft Community’s Justin Melo listed Johnson — the adopted brother of Denver Broncos rookie QB Bo Nix — as one of many 5 most fun Senior Bowl acceptees.
“Johnson is a extremely expert prospect with fast route-running capacity,” wrote Melo. “Johnson is a fast processor that may put opposing corners in a blender all through [Senior Bowl] observe. He initiatives as an efficient slot receiver on the subsequent stage.”
Questions on Johnson’s dimension and sturdiness stay. The 5-foot-10, 165-pounder has missed one recreation with a shoulder situation. In his Wednesday news conference, Geese head coach Dan Lanning did not make clear whether or not he’ll play in Saturday’s street recreation in opposition to Wisconsin.
When wholesome, Johnson is one in every of Oregon’s prime playmakers. According to Pro Football Focus, he has 451 yards after the catch, the seventh most within the FBS (minimal 27 targets).
