Position | School | Height | Weight |
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CB | Wake Forest | 6’0″ 1/4 | 188 |
Workout Results | |||
Bench Press | N/A | Broad Jump | 10’10” |
40 yd Dash | 4.52 | 20 yd Shuttle | 3.89 |
Vertical Jump | 41.5 | Cone Drill | 6.79 |
Johnson thrives at corner with his elite quickness and change of direction. He displays excellent anticipation and shows great effort in run support. Kevin Johnson has good length and jumping ability to defend against jump balls. His over aggressiveness at times is concerning. He will try to over pursue and jump routes where he is very vulnerable to double moves. He also has a pretty slim frame where he could struggle at the next level in the run game. Overall though, Johnson’s length and quickness makes him a potential starter at cornerback. He will just need to be more patient with wide receivers routes and rely more on his quickness for him to succeed at the next level. |
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No. 30- Eddie Goldman
Position | School | Height | Weight |
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DT | Florida St. | 6’4″ | 339 |
Workout Results | |||
Bench Press | N/A | Broad Jump | N/A |
40 yd Dash | 5.27 | 20 yd Shuttle | 4.87 |
Vertical Jump | 26 | Cone Drill | 7.62 |
Eddie Goldman was an anchor on the Florida State defensive line. Even at 339 pounds he moves very well for his size. He does an excellent job holding up against double teams and against the run. However, he is not the most prolific pass rush threat. As an NFL player you are getting a player that can be an impact player on the defensive line, just not in the sacks category. Goldman is scheme diverse as a 3-4 Nose tackle or a 4-3 defensive tackle. |
Mock Draft 2.0
With the NFL Draft just a day away, here’s a 2 round Mock Draft with analysis:
Pre-Combine Rankings and Mock Draft
The Combine starts this Friday which means the NFL Draft is creeping up. Below are links to Draft Fever’s Big Board (Top 50), positional rankings and mock draft. There is still alot more tape study and combine/pro day numbers to consider, but here is the initial list:
Senior Bowl Practice Review-Offense
QB
Garrett Grayson and Bryce Petty looked like the top of this Senior Bowl quarterback class. Grayson showed good accuracy and showed the ability to put good zip on the ball between defenders. At times he does force the ball and doesn’t have the strongest arm, but he does show good accuracy to be a NFL quarterback. Bryce Petty looks like a bit of a project with a good arm and accuracy.
On the negative side Blake Sims looks more like a running back than a quarterback. He measured this week at 5’11” which makes it very difficult for a quarterback. Along with being shorter, he also doesn’t show consistent accuracy or a strong arm. Where Blake Sims does excel is in avoiding defenders and has a presence in the pocket. The quickness and shiftiness he shows in the pocket makes me believe that he can possibly be a NFL running back.
Overall this Senior Bowl Quarterback class was very underwhelming. It will be tough this year for a team in need of a quarterback as the overall quarterbacks in this draft is very weak.
RB
David Cobb from Minnesota stuck out as a standout player for me this week. He showed that he is an all-around back with the ability to receive out of the backfield and is very good in pass protection. Cobb is a bigger back at 5’11” 229 LBs, but shows quick, decisive running at that size.
Ameer Abdullah is a tough runner, but did measure small at 5’8”198 Lbs. He struggled in pass protection due to being overpowered at his size. However as a pure runner and pass catcher out of the backfield, he was very impressive.
David Johnson from Northern Iowa proved to be a very good receiver. He is a bigger running back at 6’1” 224 LBs and is a very tough runner. He has a little bit of a lack of shiftiness, but he can be a great complimentary back as a good receiver and tough runner out of the backfield.
WR
The wide receivers in this Senior Bowl class were solid during the week. There were a handful of standouts during the week and a few disappointing performances.
Sammie Coates to me looked like the top wide receiver in Mobile. He ran a little upright, but showed very good strong hands. Where he succeeded this week was his speed to burn cornerbacks and going up to get the ball in the red zone drill. The Auburn grad was very energetic and fun on the practice field, one time yelling out, “I’m gonna make that money!”
Jamison Crowder from Duke was a surprise performer this week. He reminded me a little bit of Brandin Cooks with his quickness and natural hands. One negative is that Crowder at times struggled to get separation, however with his natural hands and quickness he was one of the top performers.
Phillip Dorsett looked like the fastest guy on the field and I would not be surprised to see this validated at the Combine. The Miami standout was a constant burner against the cornerbacks this week. He also showed good route running ability and natural hands. He only had 36 catches on the year and looks to be a great deep threat at the next level.
Tyler Lockett from Kansas State was one of my favorite players this week. Waiting for South team practice on Thursday, he was the first non-special teams player out of the locker room. Along with being first on the field he was also one of the last to leave signing autographs for kids and answering all the media’s questions. Lockett is just a guy that gets it also, he said in the media interview of him that he was willing to play punt return, kick return, gunner, and whatever a team wants him to play. He compared himself to Andrew Hawkins as a small guy who can be productive. Lockett is a high character guy, but he also showed natural hands and was a great route runner. At 5’10” 181 LBs, Lockett looks like he can be a very productive slot receiver. He is definitely a guy you root for at the next level.
Dezmin Lewis from Central Arkansas solidified himself as a mid to late round pick this week. Lewis displayed excellent hands and used his size well. At 6’4” 215 LBs Lewis has a huge catching radius, the one question when it comes to him is his speed.
I was disappointed with Ty Montgomery this week. The Stanford Cardinal was more of an athlete than a wide receiver as he struggled creating separation and catching the football. He fought the ball during practice and did not have natural hands. He is fast and quick and I believe will excel as a punt/kick returner.
Rannell Hall from Central Florida is a player who I did not know a ton about coming in. Hall however showed very good body control and consistently made tough catches. He was able to get pretty good separation during the week and looks like a very good late round prospect. I will need to go back and look at some of his tape to further my evaluation of him.
TE
Clive Walford was one of the better players at this year Senior Bowl and the top tight end. Walford was quick in his breaks and was able to get great separation in coverage. He also showed very good hands and great body control going for the ball. The Miami tight end did go to the ground a few times too easily, but was a definite standout this week.
Nick Boyle from Delaware proved to be a really good blocker this week. He was a big body tight end who also proved to be a reliable receiver. Boyle looks like a good mid to late round pick as a tight end with good size at 6’5” 267 LBs.
OL
La’el Collins looked to be the top Offensive lineman of the week. He showed a great tenacity when it came to run blocking and finishing his blocks. He looked pretty good in pass protection with decent feet. He reminds me a lot of Zach Martin of last year as a premium road grader. The decision for this offensive lineman will be whether to keep him at offensive tackle or kick him inside to offensive guard.
T.J. Clemmings an Offensive tackle from Pittsburgh had a lot of buzz going into the Senior Bowl week. It was almost unfair expectations for a guy who has only played offensive lineman for 2 years. Clemmings struggled in pass protection drills and looked like a project at offensive tackle. He has all the traits you look for, but it is a very raw prospect. Where Clemmings excels is run blocking, he is able to control defenderson the ground game. Even being a project at offensive tackle, he could still be a first round pick.
Rob Havenstein was a really good surprise this week. The Wisconsin Badger product is a massive tackle at 6’7” 332 LBs who looks to have a good career at the next level. He has good feet in pass protection and performed well against defensive ends during practice. Havenstein projects at the next level as a starting right tackle.
Ali Marpet was a mystery prospect this week from small school Division III Hobart College. Marpet showed really good movement skills at guard this week and proved to be draftable. One thing he needs to improve on is his ability to anchor against bigger defensive lineman. Overall though Marpet was a pleasant surprise at the Senior Bowl week.
Jamil Douglas played offensive tackle for Arizona State during the season, but was moved into guard for Senior Bowl week. He was very impressive in the pass protection drills with the ability to anchor against interior lineman. Douglas was solid all week and I believe was one of the top interior lineman during the week.
Trenton Brown is a giant at 6’9” 376 LBs. The Florida Offensive tackle showed surprisingly good feet for his size. During one on one drills, he was very tough to get around with his size and arm length. Brown is a guy I need to reevaluate on tape as I look more into how well he moves in games.
K
Tom Obarski from Concordia-St. Paul surprised many with his power and accuracy this week. In special team drills he consistently hit 50 yard field goals with plenty of room to spare.
Justin Manton from Louisiana-Monroe also looked good this week. He had plenty of accuracy and really excelled at kickoffs.
Draft Fever Update
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NFL Underclassmen Watch
So far 46 underclassmen have declared for the NFL draft. The group is already led by potential first round picks Leonard Williams, Randy Gregory, Shane Ray and many more. Click the link below to see the full list of College Football’s elite that have declared. Underclassmen have until January 15th to declare for the draft.
Senior Bowl Adds 22 More
On Monday the Senior Bowl announced its third round of accepted invites. The additional players puts the accepted total up to 63 players for the Senior Bowl. You can check out who the 22 players added were by clicking here
You can also check out my projections for the Senior Bowl teams right here
College Football Playoff Race
We are down to the last week in the College Football Playoff. The debate is heating up and there are six teams that will have their playoff chances decided this weekend. Here is a look at what I believe each of these 6 teams need to do in order to lock up a playoff spot:
TOP 4
Their Resume: Alabama has been very impressive since their one loss at Ole Miss. The Crimson Tide has three wins against top 25 teams after a rivalry win against Auburn. A win this weekend will give them everything you look for. Quality wins, only one quality loss and a conference championship in the toughest conference in the nation. They also pass the eye test with a great stretch of games against LSU, Mississippi State and Auburn.
What they need to do to make the playoffs: A win against Missouri on Saturday will not only clinch a playoff spot, but more than likely the number one seed in the playoffs. A loss in the SEC Championship would diminish their chances, but not totally put them out. They would need some help most likely two out of these top six teams to lose.
.What they have left: SEC Championship Vs. Missouri
2. Oregon (11-1)
Their Resume: They have three top 25 wins and a very good non conference victory against Michigan State. Oregon hasn’t even had a close game since their loss against Arizona beating teams by an average of 24 points. The Oregon Ducks will have a shot at the conference championship against Arizona which will just add to their impressive resume.
What they need to do to make the playoffs: Friday is a must win for Oregon against Arizona that will be for the conference championship. If they lose I do not see them getting a shot at the playoffs. With a win I believe they will be right there in the second seed for the playoffs.
What they have left: Pac-12 Championship Vs. Arizona
3. Florida St. (12-0)
Their Resume: They’re still undefeated. Florida State continues to find ways to win close games against average teams. They do not have a signature victory as they’ve only beaten the number 19th and 21st ranked team. Notre Dame looked like a signature win, but they have been exposed as an average 7-5 team. They really haven’t passed the eye test, but you have to give them credit for going undefeated. They will have another chance to add to their resume against their toughest opponent yet with Georgia Tech in the ACC Championship.
What they need to do to make the playoffs: They need a win and they’re in. Going undefeated and winning the ACC Championship will be plenty for getting a bid to the College Playoff. With a loss I believe Florida State is done and do not have a chance at the playoffs. In case of a loss, Florida State would not have a signature win on their schedule.
What they have left: ACC Championship Vs. Georgia Tech
Their Resume: TCU had a big statement blowout against Texas on Thanksgiving day. They have looked good all season and pass the eye test. TCU also has two top 25 wins on their resume with a very impressive blowout of Kansas State. Their one downfall is losing a close game at Waco against Baylor. Baylor is also fighting for a playoff position, but I believe TCU right now has looked better and has a better resume with their non conference victory against Minnesota. A win this weekend will also give them a share of the Big 12 championship.
What they need to do to make the playoffs: The four spot in the playoffs is where things get interesting. TCU has one more chance to be impressive to look good for the playoff committee against Iowa State. I believe they will need to beat them soundly to stay in the top four with Ohio State and Baylor on their heels. If Baylor looks good this weekend it could lead the committee to look at Baylor and TCU as a tie, which I believe Baylor would get the nod due to head to head.
What they have left: Vs. Iowa State
First 2 Out
Their Resume: Baylor has impressive victories against Oklahoma and TCU, with a chance for a third against Kansas State this weekend. They have one bad loss against West Virginia by fourteen points that I believe holds them back. They also only won by two points against Texas Tech this past weekend. Their non conference also includes SMU, Northwestern State and Buffalo. I believe right now TCU has the advantage over Baylor in the eye test and a better resume. That could change this weekend as a win will most likely give them a share of the Big 12 championship with TCU.
What they need to do to make the playoffs: Baylor needs a win and to look good doing it against Kansas State. TCU has looked better than them and they do not have the resume that TCU does. A convincing victory over Kansas State could change that. I believe if it is neck and neck between TCU and Baylor then the victory over TCU gets them into the playoff.
What they have left: Vs. Kansas State
Their Resume: Ohio State will have a chance to add to their resume with the Big Ten championship this weekend against Wisconsin. However, they do lack quality wins as the only top 25 victory they have is against Michigan State. They also have a bad loss against Virginia Tech. They have looked good since that loss, but do not have the quality wins to jump Baylor or TCU. Another wrinkle to their resume is that JT Barrett looks to be done for the year and they will have to rely on Cardale Jones. The playoff committee does consider injuries, so I do not believe they will put an Ohio State team without their starting quarterback over Baylor or TCU.
What they need to do to make the playoffs: They need to win against Wisconsin and do it convincingly. Cardale Jones must look good in order to pass the eye test in front of the committee. I do not believe they have the resume to pass TCU or Baylor. More than likely I believe they are going to have to rely on a few losses in front of them to make the playoffs. I think they are a distant third behind TCU and Baylor for that fourth spot after the JT Barrett injury.
What they have left: Big Ten Championship Vs. Wisconsin
Senior Bowl Accepted Invites
Every year the premier senior talent meets in Mobile for the Senior Bowl. The invites are flying out right now as the top seniors around are accepting the trip. So far there have been 41 accepted invites to the 2015 game. Here are the projection for the teams of each accepted Senior Bowl invite:
North
OFFENSE
QB
Shane Carden, East Carolina
RB
David Johnson, Northern Iowa
Jeremy Langford, Michigan State
WR
Dres Anderson, Utah
Vince Mayle, Washington State
Justin Hardy, East Carolina
TE
Nick Boyle, Delaware
E.J. Bibbs, Iowa State
OT
T.J. Clemmings, Pittsburgh
DEFENSE
DE
Nate Orchard, Utah
Alvin “Bud” Dupree, Kentucky
Lorenzo Mauldin, Louisville
DT
Louis Trinca-Pasat, Iowa
Carl Davis, Iowa
OLB
Mike Hull, Penn State
CB
Kevin Johnson, Wake Forest
Eric Rowe, Utah
Quinten Rollins, Miami (Ohio)
S
Adrian Amos, Penn State
Kurtis Drummond, Michigan State
LS
Joe Cardona, Navy
South
OFFENSE
WR
Jamison Crowder, Duke
Ty Montgomery, Stanford
OT
Jake Fisher, Oregon
OG
Robert Myers, Tennessee State
Laken Tomlinson, Duke
C
Reese Dismukes, Auburn
Hroniss Grasu, Oregon
DEFENSE
DE
Geneo Grissom, Oklahoma
Trey Flowers, Arkansas
Owamagbe Odighizuwa, UCLA
Preston Smith, Mississippi State
DT
Grady Jarrett, Clemson
Joey Mbu, Houston
Gabe Wright, Auburn
ILB
Stephone Anthony, Clemson
CB
Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, Oregon
D’Joun Smith, Florida Atlantic
Senquez Golson, Ole Miss
S
Cody Prewitt, Ole Miss
Jaquiski Tartt, Samford
You can follow up to date Senior Bowl Accepted Invites at
seniorbowl.com/accepted-invites.php