Watched a few tapes over the weekend, some prospects I only watched one game, so my opinion on them is not really concluded yet, just my initial reaction. Also, I couldn't care less about measurements, which is the main reason I watch tape in my free time. I don't care if you ran a 4.1 forty, have a 50inch vert, and benched 225lbs 75 times while balancing plates on sticks. It matters little to me if I don't see it on tape.


With that being said, what the hell do I know?


Here it goes;


Jayron Smith, LB Notre. Only watched one film.(against either USC or Texas) and I really am not sure why people have been hyping him up so much. He played with fire, and definitely can pop the crap outta people, but I felt he got hooked in the run game a lot, and looked better because his teammates made a lot of plays. I've seen him being brought up as our #5 pick quite a few times, and I just don't see him going that high after watching the one game. For now, I can see him going anywhere from mid fist round to early 2nd round.


I leaning toward a Bruce Irvin comparison, I'll have to watch more film.


Laremy Tunsil LT Ole miss: I've watched three films of this guy and might be one of those "safest pick in the draft" types of players. He is quick enough/ has the feet to defend against the speed rushers, and also plays well against the bull rush. A year or two in the pros and I think he could be really great for a team.


For comparison I'd use Duane Brown.



Ronnie Stanley OT Notre: This offensive lineman leaves me stumped as to why he is being mocked so high. He's another one of the players that I've only watched one game tape on, but his performance stood out so much I have to bring it up. I watched the game he had versus Texas, and this guy might be the slowest OT I've ever seen. He obviously relies on his strength, and can beat you once he gets his hands on you, but overall, I'm not impressed by him at all. I'll watch more tape on him, but for now, my opinion of him isn't high.


Really not sure who I would compare him too, as OT with slow feet don't stick around long in the NFL. Andre Smith maybe?


Not sure if any of y'all like reading my posts on college football players game tape, but I like doing it and figured I'd might as well share my opinions.


I'll probably take a look a Reggie Ragland next. Dude is huge and people say he plays "old school" football.

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