Quote:Ra'Shede Hageman came in as advertised. He was one of the NFL Network's player of the day winners during the practice sessions. The Hageman that showed up at the Senior Bowl is the same one on video. Hageman actually has joined the first round discussion. Scouts are impressed with his total package of height, weight, and amazing agility.


Virginia Tech QB Thomas generated a lot of buzz and most likely secured draft-able player status, which was more than he was on video before the Senior Bowl.


FSU LB Telvin Smith's draft stock figures to have diminished after it was apparently that he lacks force as a blitzing line backer. When he faced off against the running backs in blitz/blitz protection drill, most of the RBs were able to stalemate him. Ordinarily, this puts limitations on the prospect, and hurts his draft value. He may be limited to nickel LB chores in the NFL due to size. Maybe not.


The other FSU LB, Christian Jones, needs to nail down the inside linebacker position. The thing is his strength is scraping the line of scrimmage and knuckling down as a very conservative edge rusher with some pass-rushing skill. He really didn't demonstrate enough of a linebacker's pass coverage ability to suggest he can play 3-4.


Add Nevada OT Joel Bitonio to risers.


Add Notre Dame OL Zack Martin to risers.


Add Colorado State OC Weston Richburg to risers.

I'm refering to the game rather than the practices. The practices are generally more important, but a lot of the individual video for practices hasnt come put yet, so I reserve my judgement on prqctice until I see for myself.


Hageman wasn't bad in the game, but he didn't make an impact. I think that hurts a prospect who was potentially top 5 or 10.


Logan Thomas remains a long term project. He could have helped his stock with a great senior bowl, but was subpar. I'd take him before Boyd or Morris, but not higher than 6th or 7th.

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