Analysis (Mike Wendlandt)- Backman is a prototypical H-back. Catches the ball well, especially in traffic. Listed at 6’3” and 258 lbs, Backman is a receiver first. He was dependable and durable at UAB, playing consistently all four years. Solid after the catch, he likes to lower his shoulder and push the pile. He struggles as a…
Analysis (Mike Wendlandt)- Ringo is a decorated player, first team All-Sun Belt in 2014, who boasts pass rushing skills from inside. He recorded 11.5 sacks to lead his conference and tied the school record for career sacks with 21. A small-school prospect with upside, he can potentially bring some skills as a defensive end in a…
Analysis (Mike Wendlandt): A 2nd team All-Big 12 selection, Ripkowksi is as traditionas you will find at fullback. A hard nosed blocker who seeks out contact and drives through his target. Great size at 6’1” and 257 lbs, he can also be an in-line tight end. Not much impact as a receiver, but he did…
Analysis (Mike Wendlandt)- Hundley is an extremely talented player who was seen as a potential first round pick last year. A winner, was the first QB to win 9 or more games for three straight seasons. Is fairly good with making reads and progressing through them to deliver the ball. Tough and willing to take a…
Analysis (Mike Wendlandt): Jake Ryan is the definition of a tough, blue-collar middle linebacker. He is a high-motor guy who will make tackles in space and plug gaps. He is a diligent study and has spent hours in the film room to improve his game after he was moved inside as a senior. Good size for…
Analysis (Matt Bove) : Ted Thompson may have been content giving the special teams coordinator role to Ron Zook, which was very underwhelming in my opinion, but he certainly has made a concentrated effort to improve it through this draft. All three of his top picks should be instant special teams players. Stanford wide receiver Ty…
Analysis (Matt Bove): You can never have enough cornerbacks in the NFL today, and Ted Thompson is certainly proving that so far in the 2015 NFL Draft. Quinten Rollins only has one year of playing college football after starring on the hardwood for Miami (OH), but he showed a ton in that one year winning the…