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Twenty twenty three NFL combine risers. The first name should come as no surprise
he stole the show this weekend in Indianapolis. It is Anthony Richardson, quarterback
out of Florida. He measured at six foot two hundred and forty four pounds.
The Gators had him listed at six four two thirty two, so the
height was the same, but that's an extra ten twelve pounds. We weren't
expecting not a big deal. He is fit, built to be athletic and
adapt to the NFL with that dual threat skill set without any worries. In
terms of being overweight, that's not an issue. Ten and a half inch
hand size that's the largest of any quarterback are ready in the NFL, So
his hands are massive, which should mean good grip on the football. That
doesn't necessarily translate to turnovers and or fumbles, because that comes down to decision
making and reading defenses or coverage. But in terms of pure hand size,
that is crazy for a quarterback. Normally see that with a defensive lineman,
someone much larger in body stature. He recorded an absurd forty and a half
inch vertical that's the NFL combine record for quarterbacks, along with a ten foot
nine inch broad jump, which is yet another NFL combine record for quarterbacks.
Now to mention a four point four three forty yard dash at two hundred and
forty four pounds, his natural fletic ability is simply off the charts. Now.
Richardson needs to refine his mechanics and especially footwork in the pocket as a
passer to become more accurate. He only had a fifty three point eight completion
percentage rate in twenty twenty two at Florida. Typically, you don't want to
see that anything below fifty five percent. If you're flirting with fifty eight fifty
nine sixty percent, that's much better. Fifty three point eight is a red
flag in his passing profile, no doubt about it. There's been a lot
of chatter and buzz surrounding Anthony his draft stock over the past month or so.
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported that franchises have draft grades ranging from the first round
to the fourth round on the Florida product, while NBC sports is Peter King
has suggested that some NFL evaluators believe Richardson could be the first or second quarterback
selected in twenty twenty three, with the highest ceiling of any prospect at the
QB position in this year's crop. So we see polarizing view points to become
more streamlined or consensus after this weekend at the combine. Let's wait and see.
NFL next Gen Stats is going to be a model. I'm referring to
a lot this offseason. I alluded to it a few weeks ago. Over
the past few episodes, this week, and content in particular focuses heavily on
it because the model that created is perfect for what we care about most in
fantasy production, athleticism, and an overall grade for prospects. So here we
go. The next Gen Stats model for richardson production score seventy places him at
quarterback eleven among twenty twenty three rookies. So whenever I say the quarterback rank,
keep in mind that's for this year among rookies. It's a composite score
against other peers at your skill position. His athleticism score is ninety nine,
that's quarterback one overall in an elite score for this model, and then a
total score of eighty two, which is quarterback for overall and falls under their
good score in totality. As a reminder, it is either below average,
average, good and elite. Elite prospects are hard to come by, so
for the most part, if you're in the good range, you consider a
NFL starter or eventually a plus NFL starter. So to recap, Richardson's overall
score was eighty two and as quarterback for overall in the NFL Next Gen Stats
model. After the show that he put on in front of top tier NFL
team executives, it would not be a surprise to see Richardson in the quarterback
one overall conversation next to Bryce Young. Personally, I think Young is the
superior prospect, possibly even Ceja Stroudwell Levis that's a conversation for another day.
Yet you have to believe that based on the hype train that has started,
it's fully off the tracks at this point. We're going to see a lot
of groupthink associate Richardson now with that quarterback one value range or outlook. He
is still a developmental project. I'll be at one who could legitimately change the
direction of our franchise. If his Cam Newton meets Justin Field's kind of skill
set translates to the pro level, that's somewhat of an unknown, but based
on his historical at this point quarterback testing metrics, he caught our attention and
warrants significant consideration to be boosted as high as one on one, one O
two, one oh three or one oh four and superflex formats. I'm not
saying I'm ready to put him there ahead of b John Robinson or even Bress
Young, but he's much more appealing based on these athletic measurables and tested scores
than he was a week or so ago. The box scores and his film
never lied. You knew that Anthony Richardson was a talented quarterback dual thread at
that with what appeared to be good physicality speed. However, this is next
level at six four two forty four to have a forty and a half inch
vertical, a ten foot nine inch broad and a four point four three forty
yard dash simply remarkable outputs. Richardson made himself a ton of money in Indianapolis.
Up next Jalen Hyatt, wide receiver, Tennessee. He checked in at
six foot one seventy six. If you're over on Patreon, you know I'm
a huge advocate and fan of high skill set four point four forty yard dash,
a forty inch vertical and eleven foot three inch broad jump. The forty
was a bit underwhelming because his game speed appears to be eaten faster due to
his easy separation he creates down field, but the vertical and the broad were
great. Jump out of this gym type numbers next Gen stats model production score
of eighty eight plays him as wide receiver two Athleticism score of eighty nine wide
receiver one. That's notable for sure, for a total score of eighty nine
wide receiver one overall, which is good. If it was ninety, would
have been an elite prospect so oh so close to reaching that prospect level only
one number of ways. So Hyatt is a borderline elite prospect in the eyes
of the NFL next jen Stats model as well as me. He checked so
many boxes his twenty twenty two output is on par with that assessment. Sixty
seven twelve sixty seven fifteen receiving long eighteen point nine yards pertetch. Both he
and Henn and Hooker quarterbacker Tennessee propelled each other's draft outlook really high, and
if Hooker did not tear his ACL, we'd have a big five at quarterback,
with Hooker possibly pushing for top two or three status in this year's class.
He's that talented as an actual passer. More on him at a different
time. Yes, Hyatt dropped a pass in the galling drill in addition to
a deep ball from Will Levis in another session during the combine, but Jaylen's
hands are not a concern. Instead, it's running a full route tree and
size that pop up as possible obstacles for him to overcome as he transitions to
the NFL scene. It's worth noting he had ice around his right hamstring after
a few events and stopped at that time, but doesn't sound like a serious
injury. It's going to linger at all, so don't necessarily treat that as
a sour note on his otherwise impressive performance. Some will continue to cast doubt
on high It's all around game and label him a one trick cony in terms
of being a vertical passing attack weapon not much else. I see a ton
more upside if he adapts as a route runner thanks to his effortless release up
the line of scrimmage and dangerous after the catch talent. I'm a huge Jackson
Smithing Jigma fan JSN, and I think he's the best rode receiver in the
twenty twenty three class. But Jalen Hyatt is at wide receiver two from me
pre draft spoiler alert. There's not much that he can't do, and if
he's able to make that leap from college to the pros without losing much skill
set or transferable skills, watch out the skies the limit high. It reminds
me of Wolf Fuller and his prime when healthy, or even a blend of
the Shaw Jackson combining with Mike Wallace with the game changing big playability of Christian
Watson. If you are a fan of Christian Watson, then you're going to
love Jalen Hyatt. He's smoother, more experienced, natural pass catcher who actually
overtook his peer, Secret Tillman out of Tennessee, who many assumed to be
a top three to five receiver in twenty twenty two at the college level,
to become the wide receiver one in Tennessee. That being, Jalen hid himself
so great work for him made himself even more enticing from our point of view
in a dynasty landscape with an early to mid first round pick in non superflex
formats. If anyone is a skeptic of high then if you're on board of
my accepting with him, you're willing to reap the rewards with a mid to
late first depending on where his actual NFL draft capital ends up. How about
Bryce Ford Wheaton, a wide receiver out of West Virginia. He's listed at
six four two twenty one. He lit up a combine four point three eight
forty yard dash forty one inch vertical like ten foot nine inch broad jump to
continue the positive buzz that already started to generate a bit from the East West
Shrine Bowl. His next gen stats model is a production score of fifty nine
Wide receiver forty has to one downside to his profile. However, his athleticism
score was eighty eight, good for wide receiver five a total score of seventy
three, which places him as wide receiver twenty two in their model, which
places him in the good category of their overall score. I'll be honest,
I was not overly impressed with BFW Bryce for Wheaton in my preview content over
on Patreon, but his performance at the Combine has me eager to go back
and watch more tape to see if the athletic ability does in fact aligne with
his actual game film. He went sixty two six seventy five seven, good
for a ten point nine ers pertect last season alone, which is actually pretty
solid, but his overall collegiate resume isn't as dominant or noteworthy. Well,
I don't agree with this comparison. A few analytic models have likened Bryce Ford
Wheaton to that of DK Metcalf from a measurable testing perspective, it's bold that
that's even been thrown out there. If true, however, and that level
of success were to actually pan out, for Wheaton could be a steal in
this year's draft and would amount to being slept on prior to his combined data
sample we've had from this past weekend. He was previously viewed as a Day
three pick, but now scouts suggesting that BFW could be a top one hundred
selection after a huge showing in Indianapolis. To be clear, he's not a
finished product yet. His size and athletic ability alone could warn our attention in
fantasy circles before or long, especially if draft capital ends up being second,
third, or fourth rounds, especially second or third. If that would actually
happen and BFW was selected that highly compared to what he was pre draft,
or at least thought to be, then he's going to skyrocket in ADP.
Accordingly, time for a quick breakuping back with two more risers that helped boost
their stock from the twenty twenty three NFL combine. Marvin Mims, junior wide
receiver Oklahoma is not getting enough attention or recognition. Officially checked in at five
to eleven, one hundred and eighty three pounds. He tested really well and
exceeded expectations for the most part, four point three eight forty yard dash,
thirty nine apps vertical and a ten foot nineties broad jump. Those numbers a
line with his game film in terms of explosion off the line of scrimmage and
him being a downfield threat in the passing game. Next, Yen Stats model
has him with a seventy two production score wide Receiver thirteen and eighty four at
utism score wide Receiver ten, for a total score of seventy nine, which
places him as wide receiver nine in their model under the good category. When
I watch tape of Mims, I see similarities to Jail and Wilde when it
comes to plane style and size. Keep in mind Widdles five ten one hundred
eighty two pounds Mims five eleven one eighty three so almost identical body frames.
Margaret could play inside, outside, or even contribute on pump returns light Jaelen
Widdle. Don't forget Wada was more of a deep ball specialist at Alabama.
For Miami Dolphins transformed his role to more of a possession type wide out in
the NFL. That could also have with Mims if utilizing that capacity at the
pro level. Sure, being under size for wide receiver prospect comes with its
fair share concerns, but Mims and his fifty four ten eighty three to six
receiving law from twenty twenty two twenty point one yards per catch against big twelve
competition should ease our minds and dismiss some of the undersized narratives that will be
brought up over the next few months. Balls out of the combine is that
Mims is now consideration for the second or third Brown range. While he isn't
expected to become a wide receiver one for an NFL franchise, wide receiver two
or wide receiver three duties long term would make him a viable asset and dynasty
leads with his leged profile at speed and after the catchability. I'll go back
to my comparison Jaylen Waddle with Tyreek Hill Miami is essentially a wide receiver one
for finished purposes, but is in real life a wide receiver two alongside Tyreek
Hill in Miami. In the same can be said if he reaches his sealing
or outlook with Marvin Mims on a different NFL squad. It's a loss of
comparison, sure, but if you watch the tape you'll see the clear traits
that both Mims and Waddle share with one another. Widle's approven commodity Mims is
not. But NFL comps are a fun session or exercise to complete as a
way to estimate what could happen for a prospect that we're to pan out at
the next level. Then, last, but not least, Devin eh Chain,
running back out of Texas A and M. He's been viewed as a
polarizing talent out of school. He measured at five eight one eighty eight,
so well below where you want to see a running back in terms of feature
back potential. Yet he's special, He's unique. There's certain elements to his
skill set you won't find out of many running back prospects. Speed being at
the forefront of discussion. That's the names a Chain's game, and he did
not disappoint with an official four point three two forty yard dash best score among
twenty twenty three running backs at the combine. His thirty three vertical was not
as impressive and actually was a bit surprising because he has clear burst explosion on
game film from A and M. So that's a bit disappointing, but I'm
going to look at the positive here. Answers four point three two forty next
yen Stats production score of seventy three places him RB eleven athleticism score of seventy
nine, RB seven for a total score of seventy eight as RB six in
their good category. I'm a state being made in my mind while evaluating A
Chain is associating him with former teammates and college player Isaiah Spiller out of techess
Am as well, they are completely different running backs. Spiller is six one
two fifteen. Once again, eight Chain five eight one eight. Spiller has
build up speed and relies on volume, whereas eighth Chain is dynamite, takes
one touch to have a big play, doesn't need ample volume to thrive,
as we've seen from his usage as a college level. So don't compare or
combine the outlook negatively because eight Chain is his own player with his own skill
sets, which could be better or worse in the NFL than Spillers. So
long story short, don't lump them together or have a negative connotation for eight
Chain because of that correlation in the past. More in EH Chain. He's
a smooth rusher who is elusive between the tackles. I think he's at his
best though, when able to hit the egge and allow his natural playmaking skills
to take over. He went one ninety six eleven oh two eight for five
point six yards per clip last season. I'm a ground and then how about
sixty five creer receptions in school? He does have that feature back tool set.
It's a matter of being at eighty eight. Will it transition? Is
he more of a committee member or does an NFL team coach staff forget about
the heightway combination and realize that he is able to play larger than his size
might indicate. He might not overcome those size limitations or doubts, but he
does bring the versatility or upside with usage of a James Cook or kind of
game well to the table, and that's where I think a fair coup pairs
can be made. Do we expect James Cook or kind of game well to
be two hundred and fifty or three hundred plus touchbacks? No, The same
could be said about eight Chain. Give him upwards of two hundred or so
rushes catches combined, and he can be a huge difference maker that will do
it. But I do have an honorable mention. Actually two names to bring
up, and they're at tight end before I close out this week's show,
it is Darnall Washington Out of Georgia and Zach Koontz Out of Old Dominion.
First we'll discuss Washington six seven two sixty four four point six four forty thirty
one vertical and a ten foot two weeks broad jump. Next Gen Stats has
him with a seventy five productions score, good for tight end four in this
year's class, athleticism score of ninety one tight end two ninety one is an
elite number on their model, and then a total score of eighty five,
placing him in good territory as he tight end two in this class. And
then Koon's is six seven two forty five with a four point five five forty
forty inch vertical and ten foot eight inch broad jump. If you have not
watched film of Zach Koon's Out of Old Dominion, through yourself a favor and
do so now. He looks like Rob Bronkowski two point zero, a bit
clumsy in terms of falling over himself for unbalanced at times, but the clear
athletic ability is self evident. His next gen stats scores or as follows sixty
seven on the production end tight end eleven athleticism was ninety four is tight end
one, so better than Washington. That is elite, no doubt about it.
From pure athleticism. Total score of seventy seven tight end seven in this
class based on their model for a good total score. A few more notes.
Washington out of Georgia is a blocking first tight end takes pride and that's
in his Twitter bio and he is tight end two or was tight En two
on Georgia behind superstar Brock Bowers. Washington has Gilani Woods type upside in terms
of having the body frame and athletic ability to take over an NFL field with
any catch that he makes and starts moving like a running back actually when the
balls in his hands. Very fun to watch and could be extremely dangerous in
the right NFL system. And then Zach Koontz is raw in terms of his
route running, as is Washington. But koons is just a natural pass catcher
and that body frame is unique. There have been comparisons made to Jimmy Graham,
and I think it checks a lot of boxes. Or still hilarias between
the two. Draft capital will be huge. I think Washington could be a
first or second round pick, Koon's more so in the mid round selection unless
NFL franchise fell in love what they saw in Indianapolis. But I wanted to
bring them up as honorable mentions because I did not discuss tight ends. So
Darnall Washington out of Georgia and Zach Koont's at Old Dominion made the list of
combine risers just as bonus players. Thanks for listening. A quick recap of
my top five NFL comb risers for twenty twenty three. It was Anthony Richardson
quarterback Florida, Jalen Hyatts wide receiver Tennis See, Bryce Ford Wheaton wide receiver
West Virginia, Marvin Mims junior wide receiver Oklahoma, and Devin a Chain running
back Texas, A and M. If you want access to all of my
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