WORLDWIDE RAMSEd "Pi Double I" Henderson  Player Bio: Danny Gray attended James Madison High School in Dallas, TX. At James Madison High, gray rushed the ball 12 times for 159 yards for three touchdowns and had 34 receptions for 699 yards and 13 touchdowns in his senior year. Gray haul for his career 77 receptions for 1,602 yards and 22 touchdowns. He excelled in track at James Madison, winning the state title in the 100M (10.70 seconds). Gray anchored the 4x100 relay team clinching the state title. Gray would earn All-District First-Team as a junior. ACCOLADES 2022 NFL Combine Participant 2022 Reese's Senior Bowl Participant 2021 All-AAC First-Team 2021 Biletnikoff Award Watch List 2021 Paul Hornung Watch List 2021 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Big Board 2021 DCTF All-State College Second Team 2021 PFF All-AAC Second Team 2021 Phil Steele All-AAC Second Team 2021 Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Honorable Mention 2021 Athlon Sports Fourth-Team All-AAC 2021 PFF All-AAC Honorable Mention 2020 Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Honorable Mention 2021 All-AAC Phil Steele Fourth-Team
SCHOOL: SMU | CONFERENCE: AAC COMBINE RESULTS 40 YD DASH | BENCH PRESS | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE 4.33 | DNP | 34” | 126” | DNP | DNP PRO DAY RESULTS 40 YD DASH | BENCH PRESS | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP GAME FILM |
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 | MATT ARAIZA PUNTER HOMETOWN | CLASS SAN DIEGO, CA | JUNIOR (RS) DRAFT YR: 2022 COMBINE INVITE: YES HEIGHT WEIGHT ARMS 6' 1" 200 lbs 30 ½" HANDS PROJECTED 40-TIME DRAFT GRADE 9" 4.70 6.09 |
SCHOOL: SAN DIEGO ST | CONFERENCE: MOUNTAIN WEST
COMBINE RESULTS
40 YD DASH | BENCH PRESS | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE
4.68 | DNP | 32" | 121” | DNP | DNP
PRO DAY RESULTS
40 YD DASH | BENCH PRESS | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE
DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP
COMBINE RESULTS
40 YD DASH | BENCH PRESS | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE
4.68 | DNP | 32" | 121” | DNP | DNP
PRO DAY RESULTS
40 YD DASH | BENCH PRESS | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE
DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP
#2 Matt araiza career highlights
Strengths
Weaknesses
Draft Projection: 3rd - 4th Round
NFL Comparison: Corey Bojorquez (Green Bay Packers)
- He is a very talented and athletic punter in this year's draft.
- He is a versatile player who can punt, kick field goals, and hold for field goals.
- He has a rocket leg that will flip the side of the field in one kick as kicks for distance.
- He never had one punt or field goal blocked during his career.
- He does not shy away on coverage will make tackles after kicking the ball.
- Ran a 4.68 at NFL Combine
Weaknesses
- He generally outkicks his coverage on punts that will not allow them to contain.
- His kicks are for distance and lack pinning the ball inside the 10-yard line to set up the defense.
- He has no finesse of his punts to control the ball on pin-point pooch punts.
Draft Projection: 3rd - 4th Round
NFL Comparison: Corey Bojorquez (Green Bay Packers)
WORLDWIDE RAMS
Ed "Pi Double I" Henderson
Player Bio: Daniel Bellinger attended Palo Verde High School, located in Las Vegas, NV. Bellinger played both tight end and linebacker at Palo Verde High.
He caught 21 passes for 371 yards and three touchdowns during his senior year. He finished with 131 tackles (10 tackles for loss), three sacks, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery at linebacker. He garnered all-state first-team accolades at linebacker, a first-team all-league selection on both offense and defense, an all-city honoree, and high school athlete of the year. Off the field, he doubled down in basketball and track for Palo Verde, earning second-team all-league honors in basketball and making the regional finals in track and field in the 400 meters and 4x400-meter relay. His 4x100 team placed third at the Nevada state championships.
ACCOLADES
2021 John Mackey Award List
2020 John Mackey Award List
2020 Honorable Mention All-Mountain West
2020 Mountain West Scholar-Athlete
2019 Mountain West Scholar-Athlete
2018 Mountain West Scholar-Athlete
He caught 21 passes for 371 yards and three touchdowns during his senior year. He finished with 131 tackles (10 tackles for loss), three sacks, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery at linebacker. He garnered all-state first-team accolades at linebacker, a first-team all-league selection on both offense and defense, an all-city honoree, and high school athlete of the year. Off the field, he doubled down in basketball and track for Palo Verde, earning second-team all-league honors in basketball and making the regional finals in track and field in the 400 meters and 4x400-meter relay. His 4x100 team placed third at the Nevada state championships.
ACCOLADES
2021 John Mackey Award List
2020 John Mackey Award List
2020 Honorable Mention All-Mountain West
2020 Mountain West Scholar-Athlete
2019 Mountain West Scholar-Athlete
2018 Mountain West Scholar-Athlete
 | DANIEL BELLINGER TIGHT END HOMETOWN | CLASS LAS VEGAS, NV | SENIOR DRAFT YR: 2022 COMBINE INVITE: YES HEIGHT WEIGHT ARMS 6' 5" 253 lbs 32 ½" HANDS PROJECTED 40-TIME DRAFT GRADE 10 ⅛" 4.50 6.16 |
SCHOOL: SAN DIEGO ST | CONFERENCE: MOUNTAIN WEST
COMBINE RESULTS
40 YD DASH | BENCH PRESS | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE
4.63 | 22 | 34 ½" | 125” | 7.05 | 4.47
PRO DAY RESULTS
40 YD DASH | BENCH PRESS | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE
DNP | DNP | 35 | DNP | 7.03 | 4.44
COMBINE RESULTS
40 YD DASH | BENCH PRESS | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE
4.63 | 22 | 34 ½" | 125” | 7.05 | 4.47
PRO DAY RESULTS
40 YD DASH | BENCH PRESS | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE
DNP | DNP | 35 | DNP | 7.03 | 4.44
game film
#88 daniel bellinger vs UTSA (2021)
#88 Daniel Bellinger highlights
Strengths
Weaknesses
Draft Projection: 3rd - 4th Round
NFL Comparison: Chris Manhertz (Jacksonville Jaguars)
- He has the receiving baseline as a depth piece in a tight end room. He has excellent size, a bulky frame, and is very strong, contributing to his blocking.
- He is a pure blocking tight end that will help neutralize the edge for the run game.
- He fires off the ball with a low trajectory and excellent pad level and maintains a fair balance.
- He will square up to the defender, fire out with a power center mast, and plow them to the ground aggressively.
- He can smoothly climb up to the second level in transition with effective blocks.
- He is a sneaky route runner that slips out from his action as a blocker.
- He has excellent soft hands and usually catches everything thrown in his direction.
- He can break tackles for extra yards after the catch and use his length to stretch out for extra gain.
Weaknesses
- He is not very athletic, lacks the dynamic skill, and does not possess elite speed.
- He is not a technician as a route runner and displays uncomfortableness while running.
- He was limited to tightend screens and arrow routes and displayed signs of stiffness in running routes.
- He does not have the excellent leaping ability, does not explode in the air but somehow comes down with the ball.
Draft Projection: 3rd - 4th Round
NFL Comparison: Chris Manhertz (Jacksonville Jaguars)
Worldwide rams
Ed "Pi Double I" Henderson
Player Bio: Cameron Thomas attended Carlsbad High School, located in Carlsbad, CA. He tallied 88 tackles (five tackles for loss), 9.5 sacks, a pass deflection, and a fumble recovery in his junior and senior seasons. Thomas played tightend and caught 22 passes for 294 yards and four touchdowns.
ACCOLADES
2022 NFL Combine Participant
2021 AP All-American Second-Team
2021 MWC Defensive Player of the Year Award
2020 All-Mountain West First-Team
2020 Mountain West Fall All-Academic Team
2019 All-Mountain West First-Team
2019 The Athletic Freshman Second-Team All-American
2019 SDSU Defensive Lineman of the Year
2019 SDSU Co-Outstanding Freshman Award
ACCOLADES
2022 NFL Combine Participant
2021 AP All-American Second-Team
2021 MWC Defensive Player of the Year Award
2020 All-Mountain West First-Team
2020 Mountain West Fall All-Academic Team
2019 All-Mountain West First-Team
2019 The Athletic Freshman Second-Team All-American
2019 SDSU Defensive Lineman of the Year
2019 SDSU Co-Outstanding Freshman Award
 | CAMERON THOMAS DEFENSIVE END HOMETOWN | CLASS CARLSBAD, CA | JUNIOR DRAFT YR: 2022 COMBINE INVITE: YES HEIGHT WEIGHT ARMS 6' 4" 267 lbs 32 ½" HANDS PROJECTED 40-TIME DRAFT GRADE 10 ⅛" 4.50 6.16 |
SCHOOL: SAN DIEGO ST | CONFERENCE: MOUNTAIN WEST
COMBINE RESULTS
40 YD DASH | BENCH PRESS | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE
4.63 | 22 | 34 ½" | 125” | 7.05 | 4.47
PRO DAY RESULTS
40 YD DASH | BENCH PRESS | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE
DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP
COMBINE RESULTS
40 YD DASH | BENCH PRESS | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE
4.63 | 22 | 34 ½" | 125” | 7.05 | 4.47
PRO DAY RESULTS
40 YD DASH | BENCH PRESS | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE
DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP
game film
#99 Cameron thomas vs san diego st (2021)
#99 CAmeron thomas highlights
Strengths
Weaknesses
Draft Projection: 6th Round
NFL Comparison: Sam Hubbard (Cincinnati Bengals)
- He is a no-nonsense rusher who comes off the edge in a hurry.
- He has a nice solid frame with extreme upper body strength he uses to drive back the blocker.
- He has a fast and non-stop motor to beat the tackles with pure speed and power.
- He is a versatile pass rusher who will line up all over the line to create pressure.
- He uses a variety of tricks with active hands, rips moves, chops, and various counter moves.
- He has a heavy thump when he tackles, simply laying the wood.
Weaknesses
- He is an effective rusher but does not wow in a way.
- He is not very explosive despite his excellent jump off the snap.
- He does show some stiffness in his game, not much of a bend, and will need to work on flexibility.
- He needs to learn to punch out the ball on sacks and strip in the open field.
Draft Projection: 6th Round
NFL Comparison: Sam Hubbard (Cincinnati Bengals)
WORLDWIDE RAMS
Ed "Pi Double I" Henderson
Player Bio: Kingsley Enagbare prepped at Hapeville Charter Academy in Atlanta, GA. He was named the Class AA Defensive Player of the Year and All-State First-Team. As a senior, he helped anchor Hapeville Charter Academy to a 14-1 record and a Georgia Class AA state championship. He garnered the PrepStar All-Southeast Region team. He graduated early from Hapeville and enrolled in the spring of 2018 at the University of South Carolina.
ACCOLADES
2022 NFL Combine Participant
2021 PFF All-American Third-Team
2021 PFF All-SEC Second-Team
2021 Phil Steele All-SEC Second-Team
2021 Chuck Bednarik Semifinalist
2021 Co-Joe Morrison Award
2021 Co-Steve Wadiak Award
2021 Rex Enright Team Captain
2021 Nutrition Award
2021 Rex Enright Defensive Player of the Spring
2020 Coaches All-SEC First-Team
2020 Phil Steele All-SEC First-Team
2020 AP All-SEC Second-Team
2019 Nutrition Award
ACCOLADES
2022 NFL Combine Participant
2021 PFF All-American Third-Team
2021 PFF All-SEC Second-Team
2021 Phil Steele All-SEC Second-Team
2021 Chuck Bednarik Semifinalist
2021 Co-Joe Morrison Award
2021 Co-Steve Wadiak Award
2021 Rex Enright Team Captain
2021 Nutrition Award
2021 Rex Enright Defensive Player of the Spring
2020 Coaches All-SEC First-Team
2020 Phil Steele All-SEC First-Team
2020 AP All-SEC Second-Team
2019 Nutrition Award
 | KINGSLEY ENAGBARE DEFENSIVE END HOMETOWN | CLASS SUMMERVILLE, SC | SENIOR (RS) DRAFT YR: 2022 COMBINE INVITE: YES HEIGHT WEIGHT ARMS 6' 4" 271 lbs 34 ¾" HANDS PROJECTED 40-TIME DRAFT GRADE 10 ⅝" 4.95 6.24 |
SCHOOL: SOUTH CAROLINA | CONFERENCE: SEC
COMBINE RESULTS
40 YD DASH | BENCH PRESS | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE
4.87 | DNP | 36 ½” | 117” | DNP | DNP
PRO DAY RESULTS
40 YD DASH | BENCH PRESS | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE
4.98 | DNP | DNP | 118” | 7.42 | 4.40
COMBINE RESULTS
40 YD DASH | BENCH PRESS | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE
4.87 | DNP | 36 ½” | 117” | DNP | DNP
PRO DAY RESULTS
40 YD DASH | BENCH PRESS | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE
4.98 | DNP | DNP | 118” | 7.42 | 4.40
game film
#1 kingsley enagbare vs georgia (2021)
#1 kingsley enagbare senior highlights
Strengths
Weaknesses
Draft Projection: 3rd - 4th Round
NFL Comparison: Jaylen Ferguson (Buffalo Bills)
- He is a powerful and physical defender who plays with an unstopped motor and never gives up on the play.
- He uses his strength with his long arms to shed off blocks to make plays.
- He has an exceptional first step to set the edge on the defense.
- He is a natural pass rusher with the straight-line speed with a heavy thump.
- He has a long frame with active hands that wins off the line of scrimmage with the intuition of stripping at the ball.
Weaknesses
- He has struggled to set the edge and play against the run.
- When he recognizes the run, he will tend to play above the pad level and allow the blockers to move him at the point of attack.
- He will lose leverage off the snap and lose the edge.
- He will need to work on tackling as he misses tackles from not wrapping.
- He will need to find better techniques to drag down the ball carriers.
Draft Projection: 3rd - 4th Round
NFL Comparison: Jaylen Ferguson (Buffalo Bills)
WORLDWIDE RAMS
Ed "Pi Double I" Henderson
Player Bio: Charlie Kolar attended North High School in Norman, OK. As a senior, he earned First-Team all-state honors after recording 66 receptions for 1,240 yards and 12 touchdowns and tallied seven 100-yard receiving games. Kolar helped North High advance to the Class 6A-1 state championship game and caught eight passes for 187 yards and two touchdowns in the victory. He posted 52 receptions for 920 yards and 13 touchdowns in his junior year, totaling 139 receptions, 2,440 yards, and 31 touchdowns. Kolar was named to the Scout all-Midlands First Team and the preseason Oklahoma Super 30 as one of the state’s top players.
ACCOLADES
2022 NFL Combine Participant
2021 Coaches All-Big XII First Team
2021 William V. Campbell Trophy Winner
2021 CoSIDA Academic All-America Football Player of the Year
2021 Big XII Scholar-Athlete of the Year
2021 FWAA All-American Second Team
2021 Phil Steele All-American First Team
2021 Academic All-Big XII First Team
2021 Mackey Award Finalist
2021 CoSIDA Academic All-American First Team
2020 Walter Camp All-American Third Team
2020 AFCA All-American Third Team
2020 AP All-American First Team
2020 Coaches All-Big XII First Team
2020 Dr. Gerald Lage Academic Award
2020 Academic All-Big XII First Team
2020 CoSIDA Academic All-American First Team
2019 Mackey Award Finalist
2019 PFF All-American Second Team
2019 AP All-American First Team
2019 Coaches All-Big XII First Team
2019 Academic All-Big XII First Team
2019 CoSIDA Academic All-American First Team
2018 Coaches All-Big XII Second Team
2018 Academic All-Big XII First Team
ACCOLADES
2022 NFL Combine Participant
2021 Coaches All-Big XII First Team
2021 William V. Campbell Trophy Winner
2021 CoSIDA Academic All-America Football Player of the Year
2021 Big XII Scholar-Athlete of the Year
2021 FWAA All-American Second Team
2021 Phil Steele All-American First Team
2021 Academic All-Big XII First Team
2021 Mackey Award Finalist
2021 CoSIDA Academic All-American First Team
2020 Walter Camp All-American Third Team
2020 AFCA All-American Third Team
2020 AP All-American First Team
2020 Coaches All-Big XII First Team
2020 Dr. Gerald Lage Academic Award
2020 Academic All-Big XII First Team
2020 CoSIDA Academic All-American First Team
2019 Mackey Award Finalist
2019 PFF All-American Second Team
2019 AP All-American First Team
2019 Coaches All-Big XII First Team
2019 Academic All-Big XII First Team
2019 CoSIDA Academic All-American First Team
2018 Coaches All-Big XII Second Team
2018 Academic All-Big XII First Team
 | CHARLIE KOLAR TIGHT END HOMETOWN | CLASS NORMAN, OK | SENIOR (OK) DRAFT YR: 2021 COMBINE INVITE: YES HEIGHT WEIGHT ARMS 6' 6½" 252 lbs 34 ½" HANDS PROJECTED 40-TIME DRAFT GRADE 10" 4.40 6.15 |
SCHOOL: IOWA ST | CONFERENCE: BIG XII
COMBINE RESULTS
40 YD DASH | BENCH PRESS | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE
DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP
PRO DAY RESULTS
40 YD DASH | BENCH PRESS | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE
4.62 | 13 | 35 ½" | 120" | 7.00 | 4.30
COMBINE RESULTS
40 YD DASH | BENCH PRESS | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE
DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP
PRO DAY RESULTS
40 YD DASH | BENCH PRESS | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE
4.62 | 13 | 35 ½" | 120" | 7.00 | 4.30
GAME FILM
#88 Charlie Kolar VS OU (2020 BIG XII CHAMPIONSHIP)
#88 Charlie Kolar CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Strengths
Weaknesses
Draft Projection: 3rd - 5th Round
NFL Comparison: Austin Hooper (Atlanta Falcons)
- He is the epitome of an NFL tight end a team looks for with great length, above speed, and a colossal target.
- He has excellent soft hands that pluck the ball out of the air.
- He is a receiving tight end first; that is the perfect fit for vertical stretch offenses.
- He is a cerebral player who can vastly recognize defenses of man or zone coverages.
- He can sit down in zone coverage or use his frame to shield the defender in man-to-man defenses.
- He has a quick enough speed to beat the defender down the field for open targets.
- He has a tremendous wingspan that allows a wide catching radius.
- After catching the ball, he creates YAC
- He is a legitimate red-zone target with his frame.
- He can win most 50/50 balls down the field.
- He is an average blocker who possesses fundamentals.
Weaknesses
- He lacks the skill of an effective blocker at the next level will need time to develop those techniques in pro offenses.
- He lacks the speed in coming out of his routes.
- He has tight hips and is not very fluid.
- He needs to sharpen up his route running to explode out of breaks.
- He is a straight-line runner who lacks agility laterally and lacks elusiveness on the field.
Draft Projection: 3rd - 5th Round
NFL Comparison: Austin Hooper (Atlanta Falcons)
WORLDWIDE RAMS
Ed "Pi Double I" Henderson
Player Bio: Luke Goedeke attended Valders High School Whitelaw, WI. He was a two-time all-Eastern Wisconsin Conference selection at Valders High. He battled injuries at Valders; Goedeke initially decided to quit football and focus on school his senior.
ACCOLADES
2022 NFL Combine Participant
2019 All-MAC Academic
ACCOLADES
2022 NFL Combine Participant
2019 All-MAC Academic
 | LUEK GOEDEKE OFFENSIVE GUARD HOMETOWN | CLASS WHITELAW, WI | JUNIOR DRAFT YR: 2022 COMBINE INVITE: YES HEIGHT WEIGHT ARMS 6' 5" 310 lbs 32 ¼" HANDS PROJECTED 40-TIME DRAFT GRADE 9 ¼" 5.25 6.26 |
SCHOOL: CENTRAL MICHIGAN | CONFERENCE: MAC
COMBINE RESULTS
40 YD DASH | BENCH PRESS | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE
DNP | 26 | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP
PRO DAY RESULTS
40 YD DASH | BENCH PRESS | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE
DNP | 27 | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP
COMBINE RESULTS
40 YD DASH | BENCH PRESS | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE
DNP | 26 | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP
PRO DAY RESULTS
40 YD DASH | BENCH PRESS | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE
DNP | 27 | DNP | DNP | DNP | DNP
GAME FILM
#67 LUKE GOEDEKE vs lsu (2021)
#67 luke goedeke highlights
Strengths
Weaknesses
Draft Projection: 5th - 7th Round
Draft Comparison: Wyatt Teller (Cleveland Browns)
- He has excellent height and weight to be a thick-bodied offensive lineman
- He has some power to fire off the line of scrimmage, and his a Mauler in the run game.
- He has some agility to use his quick feet to pull and lead inside or outside the edge.
- His exemplary technique allows him to sustain his blocks
- He is an average pass protector; he will control the pass rusher enough to stall them out with a good knee bend to sit a quality anchor.
- He will recognize the stunts and twists of the defensive fronts.
Weaknesses
- He lacks the ideal length of an NFL tackle and will slide down to play at the guard position.
- He will struggle at the tackle position because he has issues with lunging out for speedy pass rushers.
- He does not mirror them well as he learned against LSU.
- He will struggle with the bull-rushing defensive lineman who will take away his leverage.
Draft Projection: 5th - 7th Round
Draft Comparison: Wyatt Teller (Cleveland Browns)
WORLDWIDE RAMS
DOUG NELSON
Overview: On paper, the Rams should win this game. While every N.F.L. team banged up this time of year, the Baltimore Ravens have probably the hardest hit than any other team. The Ravens lost starting cornerback and former Los Angeles Ram Marcus Peters in the preseason. Fellow standout cornerback Marlon Humphreys went down a few weeks ago, and the Ravens gave up 525 yards last week in a loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.
However, probably the most significant injury news in Baltimore has been the ankle of starting quarterback and former M.V.P. Lamar Jackson. Jackson looked gimpy in practice on Wednesday and did not practice on Thursday or Friday. Typically, that would mean he won't play on Sunday. But Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh said Friday that there is a chance he may play. Raven's backup quarterback, Tyler "Snoop" Huntley, has played exceptionally well stepping in for him, however. You could make an argument that a healthy Huntley might be a more significant challenge for the Rams defense than a gimpy Jackson who has barely practiced.
A Rams win coupled with an Arizona Cardinal's loss against the Dallas Cowboys would clinch the N.F.C. West title for the Rams. The first seed in the N.F.C. is probably out of reach, but a division title would at least guarantee a home game in the first round of the playoffs.
However, probably the most significant injury news in Baltimore has been the ankle of starting quarterback and former M.V.P. Lamar Jackson. Jackson looked gimpy in practice on Wednesday and did not practice on Thursday or Friday. Typically, that would mean he won't play on Sunday. But Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh said Friday that there is a chance he may play. Raven's backup quarterback, Tyler "Snoop" Huntley, has played exceptionally well stepping in for him, however. You could make an argument that a healthy Huntley might be a more significant challenge for the Rams defense than a gimpy Jackson who has barely practiced.
A Rams win coupled with an Arizona Cardinal's loss against the Dallas Cowboys would clinch the N.F.C. West title for the Rams. The first seed in the N.F.C. is probably out of reach, but a division title would at least guarantee a home game in the first round of the playoffs.
Rams Defense vs. Ravens Offense: The last time these two teams played, in 2019, the Ravens embarrassed the Rams in a nationally televised Monday Night Football game by a score of 45-6. Lamar Jackson threw five touchdown passes in a blowout that, believe it or not, was probably actually worse than the final score indicates. Some reports say that game had a lot to do with the firing of then-Rams Defensive Coordinator Wade Phillips. This week, Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald said that that game is still in the back of his mind. The way Donald has been playing of late, he only needs extra motivation. He was recently named N.F.C. Defensive Player of the Month and has been a one-person wrecking crew.
Donald will probably see a lot of guard Kevin Zeitler, among others. Zeitler is an outstanding lineman, but we're not sure anyone can go one-on-one with Donald at this point unless the Ravens can invent the time machine to bring back H.O.F. tackle Jonathon Ogden in his prime. Now THAT would be an epic battle. But we digress.
Without outside linebacker Leonard Floyd battling an ankle injury, the Rams may be without his play on defense. Maybe this is the game where Von Miller steps up for the Rams? While Miller has been solid since being acquired from the Denver Broncos several weeks ago, he's only notched one sack so far. Many have expected more production for the acquired All-Pro linebacker.
We believe Huntley will be the Raven's starter at quarterback, and that is not necessarily a more straightforward assignment than Jackson would be. Yes, Jackson is a former M.V.P. who can do crazy things with his legs, maybe the best running quarterback in the N.F.L.
But Huntley—who somehow went undrafted out of Utah—is nearly as athletic as Jackson and maybe a better pure passer. The other problem in facing a guy who hasn't played that much is the lack of film that you can use to study him. Huntley would probably start for many N.F.L. teams, and containing him is no easy assignment.
Ravens tight end Mark Andrews is having a monstrous season. We consider Rams safety Taylor Rapp will draw most of the coverage on Andrews. If the Ravens are to win this game, Andrews probably needs to win this matchup in a big way.
Raven's wideout Marquisse'" Hollywood' Brown is listed as questionable with an illness. Given the "must-win" nature of this game for the Ravens, we think he will play unless he is almost on his deathbed. Whether he is 100 percent, of course, is another issue. A healthy Brown versus Rams corner Jalen Ramsey would be a great matchup.
Devonta Freeman has been pressed into service as the Raven's latest running back after a long list of injuries has sidelines several other backs. Freeman is still a credible N.F.L. running back, although the Ram's more significant concern may be containing Huntley as a runner. He's not quite Lamar Jackson as a runner, but he's close.
We think the Ravens will have to score at least 30 points to win this game, given the state of their secondary and defense in general. They are capable of that, but we wouldn't bet the farm on it occurring.
If the Baltimore offense was healthy, this might be a different situation, But as it is, we will check this box for the Rams.
Edge: Rams
Donald will probably see a lot of guard Kevin Zeitler, among others. Zeitler is an outstanding lineman, but we're not sure anyone can go one-on-one with Donald at this point unless the Ravens can invent the time machine to bring back H.O.F. tackle Jonathon Ogden in his prime. Now THAT would be an epic battle. But we digress.
Without outside linebacker Leonard Floyd battling an ankle injury, the Rams may be without his play on defense. Maybe this is the game where Von Miller steps up for the Rams? While Miller has been solid since being acquired from the Denver Broncos several weeks ago, he's only notched one sack so far. Many have expected more production for the acquired All-Pro linebacker.
We believe Huntley will be the Raven's starter at quarterback, and that is not necessarily a more straightforward assignment than Jackson would be. Yes, Jackson is a former M.V.P. who can do crazy things with his legs, maybe the best running quarterback in the N.F.L.
But Huntley—who somehow went undrafted out of Utah—is nearly as athletic as Jackson and maybe a better pure passer. The other problem in facing a guy who hasn't played that much is the lack of film that you can use to study him. Huntley would probably start for many N.F.L. teams, and containing him is no easy assignment.
Ravens tight end Mark Andrews is having a monstrous season. We consider Rams safety Taylor Rapp will draw most of the coverage on Andrews. If the Ravens are to win this game, Andrews probably needs to win this matchup in a big way.
Raven's wideout Marquisse'" Hollywood' Brown is listed as questionable with an illness. Given the "must-win" nature of this game for the Ravens, we think he will play unless he is almost on his deathbed. Whether he is 100 percent, of course, is another issue. A healthy Brown versus Rams corner Jalen Ramsey would be a great matchup.
Devonta Freeman has been pressed into service as the Raven's latest running back after a long list of injuries has sidelines several other backs. Freeman is still a credible N.F.L. running back, although the Ram's more significant concern may be containing Huntley as a runner. He's not quite Lamar Jackson as a runner, but he's close.
We think the Ravens will have to score at least 30 points to win this game, given the state of their secondary and defense in general. They are capable of that, but we wouldn't bet the farm on it occurring.
If the Baltimore offense was healthy, this might be a different situation, But as it is, we will check this box for the Rams.
Edge: Rams
Rams Offense vs. Ravens Defense: Joe Burrow and the Bengals lit up Baltimore for 525 yards passing last week. That's the third most in N.F.L. history, and the Bengals secondary is the same lineup as last week.
The situation seems tailor-made for Rams wideout Cooper Kupp to have a huge day. Kupp needs 231 yards this week and next to break Calvin Johnson's all-time receiving yards in a season record. It's probably not realistic to think he will get it all on Sunday, but 125-150 yards or so and a couple of touchdowns are probably not crazy goals for him for this game.
Kupp on offense is much like Aaron Donald on defense—opponents know they need to stop him, double cover him, and somehow, he always does some severe damage. Suppose the Ravens had Peters and Humphrey's health; they would have a fighting chance. Matt Stafford is the better pressure quarterback because we don't think the guys they have in the secondary can cover Cooper Kupp.
Fellow Rams wideout Odell Beckham Jr. is starting to look like the guy he was with the Giants rather than the mediocre talent he mostly was as a Cleveland Brown. Last week, his final stat line against the Vikings was nothing special—four catches, 37 yards, and a touchdown. But if you watched the game, you know that he should have had much better stats.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, clearly not at his best in that game with accuracy, missed OBJ on at least two plays where Beckham was wide open for significant gains. OBJ, in general, has looked good with the Rams thus far, having caught four touchdown passes and generally not looking like the washed-up diva that many thought him to be with the Browns. He's still a very dangerous receiver, and if Baltimore does out-sell to stop Kupp, OBJ can undoubtedly make them pay.
It looks like the Ravens will have Justin Houston back at edge rusher. Houston no longer is the pass-rushing terror he was in his prime with Kansas City Chiefs, where he once notched 14 sacks. But he's still a wily veteran, and you never know when guys like him are going to discover the fountain of youth, even if it's only for one day. Given the importance of this game to the Ravens, Houston will likely try everything he knows to make life uncomfortable for Matthew Stafford.
The Rams have been running the ball often and effectively with Sony Michel over the last few weeks. Michel leads the N.F.L. in rushing yards in the month of December. Baltimore is first in the N.F.L. in rushing defense at 85 yards per game. It will be interesting to see if Rams coach Sean McVay continues his recent trend of calling a balanced offensive game plan or goes bombs away to take advantage of the Raven's problems on pass defense.
The Rams have been better when mixing in the run, but who knows, given the Raven's lopsided imbalance between their rush and pass defenses?
Edge: RAMS
The situation seems tailor-made for Rams wideout Cooper Kupp to have a huge day. Kupp needs 231 yards this week and next to break Calvin Johnson's all-time receiving yards in a season record. It's probably not realistic to think he will get it all on Sunday, but 125-150 yards or so and a couple of touchdowns are probably not crazy goals for him for this game.
Kupp on offense is much like Aaron Donald on defense—opponents know they need to stop him, double cover him, and somehow, he always does some severe damage. Suppose the Ravens had Peters and Humphrey's health; they would have a fighting chance. Matt Stafford is the better pressure quarterback because we don't think the guys they have in the secondary can cover Cooper Kupp.
Fellow Rams wideout Odell Beckham Jr. is starting to look like the guy he was with the Giants rather than the mediocre talent he mostly was as a Cleveland Brown. Last week, his final stat line against the Vikings was nothing special—four catches, 37 yards, and a touchdown. But if you watched the game, you know that he should have had much better stats.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, clearly not at his best in that game with accuracy, missed OBJ on at least two plays where Beckham was wide open for significant gains. OBJ, in general, has looked good with the Rams thus far, having caught four touchdown passes and generally not looking like the washed-up diva that many thought him to be with the Browns. He's still a very dangerous receiver, and if Baltimore does out-sell to stop Kupp, OBJ can undoubtedly make them pay.
It looks like the Ravens will have Justin Houston back at edge rusher. Houston no longer is the pass-rushing terror he was in his prime with Kansas City Chiefs, where he once notched 14 sacks. But he's still a wily veteran, and you never know when guys like him are going to discover the fountain of youth, even if it's only for one day. Given the importance of this game to the Ravens, Houston will likely try everything he knows to make life uncomfortable for Matthew Stafford.
The Rams have been running the ball often and effectively with Sony Michel over the last few weeks. Michel leads the N.F.L. in rushing yards in the month of December. Baltimore is first in the N.F.L. in rushing defense at 85 yards per game. It will be interesting to see if Rams coach Sean McVay continues his recent trend of calling a balanced offensive game plan or goes bombs away to take advantage of the Raven's problems on pass defense.
The Rams have been better when mixing in the run, but who knows, given the Raven's lopsided imbalance between their rush and pass defenses?
Edge: RAMS
Special Teams: The Ram's special teams HAVE been better as of late. Brandon Powell returned a punt for a touchdown last week, and Matt Gay is the N.F.C. Pro Bowl Kicker for a reason. In recent weeks, Johnny Hekker has been looking more like his old self.
That's good news for the Rams, but we still think Baltimore has the overall edge here.
Edge: Ravens
That's good news for the Rams, but we still think Baltimore has the overall edge here.
Edge: Ravens
Coaching: This is an exciting matchup between two of the league's better head coaches in Sean McVay and John Harbaugh. We generally give McVay the edge anytime he isn't facing Bill Belichick. But we think Baltimore has the advantage in defensive coordinators. The Rams Raheem Morris has his defense playing better late in the season than what was the case earlier. But it's hard to go against Ravens D-coordinator Don "Wink" Martindale, whom we consider among the best at his job in the league.
Call it a tossup.
Edge: EVEN
Final Prediction: The Ravens may be more motivated to win this game with their season at stake. They are also at home, forced to travel across the country and play an early game in the Eastern Time Zone is what the Rams face. In his career, Sean McVay is 8-2 in such games, though, so maybe that isn't a huge factor.
The Ravens also are coming off an embarrassing loss last week against the Bengals. You generally don't want to bet against a good team after a bad game.
The Ravens, despite a somewhat mediocre 8-7 mark, are a good team.
With their backs against the wall, they are a dangerous opponent.
But they are also an injury-riddled team, and they are vulnerable to Ram's high-powered passing attack. Matthew Stafford probably needs to be better than last week against the Vikings. If he is really on his game, Ram's offense could explode.
Our prediction?
Rams 31, Ravens 28
Call it a tossup.
Edge: EVEN
Final Prediction: The Ravens may be more motivated to win this game with their season at stake. They are also at home, forced to travel across the country and play an early game in the Eastern Time Zone is what the Rams face. In his career, Sean McVay is 8-2 in such games, though, so maybe that isn't a huge factor.
The Ravens also are coming off an embarrassing loss last week against the Bengals. You generally don't want to bet against a good team after a bad game.
The Ravens, despite a somewhat mediocre 8-7 mark, are a good team.
With their backs against the wall, they are a dangerous opponent.
But they are also an injury-riddled team, and they are vulnerable to Ram's high-powered passing attack. Matthew Stafford probably needs to be better than last week against the Vikings. If he is really on his game, Ram's offense could explode.
Our prediction?
Rams 31, Ravens 28
Worldwide Rams
Ed "Pi Double I" Henderson
Player Bio: Tariq Woolen attended Arlington Heights High School, located in Fort Worth, TX. He led Arlington Heights High with 31 receptions for 536 yards and 10 touchdowns en route to first-team All-District 7-5A honors as a senior. Woolen starred on the school's basketball team after tabbing Newcomer of the Year as a junior. He also participated in the school's track and field team.
ACCOLADES
2022 NFL Combine Participant
2022 Reese’s Senior Bowl Participant
2022 East-West Shrine Bowl Participant
2022 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Invite
2021 All-Conference USA Honorable Mention
ACCOLADES
2022 NFL Combine Participant
2022 Reese’s Senior Bowl Participant
2022 East-West Shrine Bowl Participant
2022 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Invite
2021 All-Conference USA Honorable Mention
 | TARIQ WOOLEN CORNERBACK HOMETOWN | CLASS FORT WORTH, TX | SENIOR (RS) DRAFT YR: 2022 COMBINE INVITE: YES HEIGHT WEIGHT ARMS 6' 4" 205 lbs 33 ⅝" HANDS PROJECTED 40-TIME DRAFT GRADE 9 ⅛" 4.45 6.00 |
SCHOOL: UTSA | CONFERENCE: C-USA
COMBINE RESULTS
40 YD DASH | BENCH PRESS | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE
4.26 | DNP | 42” | DNP | DNP | DNP
PRO DAY RESULTS
40 YD DASH | BENCH PRESS | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE
4.43 | 12 | DNP | 131” | 7.10 | 4.30
COMBINE RESULTS
40 YD DASH | BENCH PRESS | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE
4.26 | DNP | 42” | DNP | DNP | DNP
PRO DAY RESULTS
40 YD DASH | BENCH PRESS | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE
4.43 | 12 | DNP | 131” | 7.10 | 4.30
GAME FILM
#3 TARIQ WOOLEN VS WESTERN KENTUCKY (2021)
#3 TARIQ WOOLEN HIGHLIGHTS
Strengths
Weaknesses
Draft Projection: 3rd - 4th Round
NFL Comparison: Ahkello Witherspoon (Pittsburgh Steelers)
- He has elite length and athleticism for an NFL cornerback.
- He has elite speed, is explosive, and is one of the fastest cornerbacks in the 2022 NFL Combine 4.26 40-yard dash.
- He uses his length effectively in press coverage staying in the hip pocket of the receiver.
- He is very physical with jamming the receivers impacting the releases off the line of scrimmage
- We trail the receivers excellently to disrupt the timing of routes and make plays on the ball.
- He uses his long strides to recover from the receiver who beat him off the line.
- He has smooth and fluid hips that allow him to open up and change direction flawlessly.
- Rarely was beat over-the-top, red zone killer
Weaknesses
- Two years removed as a wide receiver, he converted to cornerback.
- He will be a one-year project as he needs to continue learning the position.
- He will play with his back to the quarterback, allowing the receiver to dictate his route.
- He will struggle in zone coverages and need to learn and feel comfortable in the position.
- He does not trust his instincts in zone coverages and allow receivers to make the catch.
Draft Projection: 3rd - 4th Round
NFL Comparison: Ahkello Witherspoon (Pittsburgh Steelers)
