WorldWide RamsEd "Pi Double i" Henderson  The Los Angeles Rams have added outside linebacker Josh Carraway to the team after the release of safety Blake Countess. Countess refused to accept a pay cut which led to his release.
Carraway, a seventh-round selection of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans, played collegiately at TCU. Carraway would make the Titans 53-man initial roster but would be released mid-season. Carraway would clear waivers as the Titans would resign him to their practice squad. Carraway remained with the Titans but released in 2018, and signed to the Washington Redskins practice squad. The 6'3" 245 pound Carraway will compete as an EDGE Rusher with the Rams a position that the Rams are brutally seeking a presence with an outside force. The Rams added veteran Clay Matthews during free agency, and also have Obo Okoronkwo, Matt Longacre, Samson Ebukam, Justin Lawler, Trevon Young, and Dante Flower Jr. to compete.
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Worldwide rams Ed "Pi Double i" Henderson  On April 15th, the Los Angeles Rams and safety Blake Countess reached an agreement with his ERFA contract for $2M, and after the completion of the 2019 NFL Draft, after it was all said and done, the Rams would draft not one but two safeties. On May 2nd, the Rams waived Countess after he declined to accept a pay cut to remain with the team after selecting two safeties from the draft.
The Rams General Manager Les Snead traded back out of the first round by sending their 31st overall pick to the Atlanta Falcons for their second round 45th overall selection. Snead would initiate another move by trading back with the New England Patriots for exchange for their 56th and 101st overall picks. However, Snead wasn't done executing trades, as he would send that 56th pick to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for their 61st and 167th overall selections. With that 61st pick, the Rams would select Washington's safety Taylor Rapp as their first 2019 selection. The Rams would choose Penn State's special team phenom and safety Nick Scott in the seventh round adding yet another safety to the depth chart. At the beginning of free agency, the team signed veteran safety Eric Weddle to a two-year deal, and the team in addition to Countess has Marqui Christian, John Johnson III, and Steven Parker. It's not clear whether or not Countess was the only player to take a pay cut but its clear that he was not in favor of accepting. Countess been with the team for the last two seasons as a prominent special teams player and also was named NFC Special Team Player of the Week last season after replacing injured JoJo Natson on kickoff returns. With the release of Countess, the Rams front office announced that if cleared waivers they would welcome him back, but that idea halted as the Philadelphia Eagles signed Countess at his same contract amount. In a subsequent move, the Rams added second year linebacker Josh Carraway who spent time on both the Washington Redskins and Tennessee Titans practice squad.  The Los Angeles Rams have resigned linebacker Bryce Hager to the team to a one year contract. The Rams drafted Hager in the seventh round of the 2015 NFL Draft where he played a integral part to their special teams.
Hager played collegiately at Baylor University where he was known as a fast and wrecking inside linebacker. The Rams used Hager on passing downs early in his career and started one game for former inside linebacker Alec Ogletree. Throughout Hager's career, he has totaled 37 tackles with 27 solo tackles in 64 total games. Terms of Hager's contract yet to be disclosed. Worldwide ramsEd “Pi Double i” Henderson  According to Ian Rapoport, the Los Angeles Rams has waived safety Blake Countess after declining to accept a pay cut to remain with team. (READ FULL STORY)
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Player Bio: HIGH SCHOOL: Deion "Shaq" Calhoun prepped Restoration Academy in Pleasant Grove, AL, and would become the first player ever to receive a scholarship from an FBS school. Throughout his prep career, he played all three position on the offensive line and also would lineup as a short-yardage running back that once scored a rushing touchdown. Calhoun earned All-State First Team as a defensive lineman AISA by the Alabama Sports Writers Association, chosen by the AISA for the East-West All-Star Game as an offensive lineman, and was named All-Metro First-Team offensive lineman by the Birmingham News. Calhoun signed to play with Mississippi State after being rated the number seven offensive lineman in the state. Started three years at Mississippi St, and would All-Sec Honors. Accolades 2019 NFL Combine Participant 2019 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Participant 2018 Second-Team All-SEC (Coaches) 2018 SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll 2018 SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week (vs. Arkansas) 2017 SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week (vs. Kentucky) deion "Shaq" Calhoun |
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 | HIS UNUSUAL SIZE AT 6’4" WILL BE TEMPTING FOR MANY, BUT I THINK THAT HIS FLAWS CAN CAUSE HIM TO FALL THIS LOW. HE IS A VERY GOOD PRESS COVER CORNER THAT MAKES UP HIS “LACK OF SPEED” (4.64 40 TIME) WITH HIS AGGRESSION AND BALL SKILLS, HIS LARGE ARMS AND FRAME COULD BE VERY USEFUL AT THE BEGINNING OF HIS CAREER, WHILE HE STILL LEARNS HOW TO ADJUST AND PLAY MORE ZONE COVERAGE. REMEMBER, RICHARD SHERMAN WAS LABELED AS BIG BUT SLOW AND DROPPED UNTIL THE 5TH ROUND, HE WAS AN INCH SHORTER THAN WILLIAMS, AND WE KNOW THE OUTCOME OF HIS CAREER, LET THEM SLEEP, LET US WIN |
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#99 CONNOR MCGOVERN OG PENN STATE
 | AGAIN, A TWO POSITION STARTER IN COLLEGE (GUARD/CENTER), HE HAS ADEQUATE SIZE FOR THE NFL AND IS A MAULER IN THE RUN GAME, BUT HAS MANY FLAWS THAT CAN BE ADDRESSED, ESPECIALLY COACHED BY A COAH SUCH AS AARON KROMER. I BELEIVE THE RAMS CAN DRAFT HIM, AND IF THEY LIKE EITHER NOTEBOOM OR ALLEN BETTER, THEY CAN GROOM HIM OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF YEARS TO BE A NFL STARTING CALIBER INTERIOR OFFENSIVE LINEMAN. |
FOURTH ROUND
#133 DAVID MONTGOMERY RB IOWA STATE
 | I’M TAKING A FLYER HERE, AS I CURRENTLY THINK HE IS THE BEST, MOST COMPLETE RUNNING BACK IN THE DRAFT, BUT I’VE NOT SEEN HIM RANKED IN THE TOP 5 OF HIS POSITION ON MANY BOARDS. IF HE IS HERE AT THIS POINT, I WOULDN’T THINK TWICE IN PULLING THE PLUG. HE IS A TRUE THREE DOWN BACK, AS HE CAN RUN, MONTGOMERY CAN CATCH AND HE CAN BLOCK, BUT HIS LACK OF EXPLOSION IN THE OPEN FIELD CAN LURE SOME TEAMS AWAY FROM HIM. |
FIFTH ROUND
#169 DAYLON MACK DT TEXAS A&M
 | THERE ARE FEW TRUE NOSE TACKLES THAT I’VE SEEN THAT HAS THE FIRST STEP THAT MACK HAV., DON’T READ MUCH INTO HIS EARLY CAREER STATS; HE WAS PLAYING IN A SYSTEM THAT DIDN’T SUIT HIS GAME. HOWEVER, IN THE FINAL SEASON OF HIS COLLEGIATE CAREER, HE EXPLODED AND SHOWED THE WORLD THE BEAST HE CAN TRULY BECOME. HE IS A TRUE RUN STOPPER THAT NEEDS TO FINESSE HIS PASS RUSHING MOVES. PAIR HIM UP WITH AARON DONALD AND THEY WILL BE A NIGHTMARE DUO EVEN FOR THE BEST CENTER-GUARD DUOS IN THE LEAGUE; SPEED WOULD BE UNSTOPPABLE. |
SIXTH ROUND
203.- BEN BURR-KIRVEN LB WASHINGTON
 | I KNOW YOU WILL BASH ME FOR WHAT I’M ABOUT TO SAY, BUT KIRVEN IS THE BEST OFF BALL LB IN THIS CLASS. HIS LACK OF SIZE WILL MAKE HIM FALL DEEP. BUT HE REALLY MAKES UP HIS LACK OF SIZE WITH HIS VISION AND SPEED, THERE IS A REASON HE WAS THE NATIONS LEADING TACKLER, PLUS, HE PLAYED WITH COREY LITTLETON IN 2016, THE CHEMISTRY SURE WOULD HELP. BEST OFF-BALL LB IN THE CLASS GUYS |
SEVENTH ROUND
251.- LUKAS DENIS S BOSTON COLLEGE
 | TALK ABOUT CHEMISTRY, HIS FORMER TEAMMATE COULD BE HIS NEW ONE (JOHN JOHNSON III). A FORMER CORNER THAT TRANSITIONED WELL WITH BC’S COACHING STAFF MOVED HIM TO CORNER WITH HIS SMOOTHNESS AND ATHLETIC ABILITY. HE CAN BE A SINGLE HIGH SAFETY WHILE JOHNSON CRAWLS INTO THE BOX, AND HE CAN HOLD THAT FS POSITION IN A COUPLE OF GROOMING YEARS WITH PEACE. AS WE WILL BE FINE WITH NEW ARRIVAL ERIC WEDDLE, WHO'S BEEN TOUTED AS AN EXCELLENT TEAMMATE AND MENTOR, PERFECT FIT? HECK YEAH! |
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 | jachai polite |
Player Bio: Jachai Polite prepped at Mainland High School In Daytona Beach, Florida, where he helped lead his team to an 11-2 record his senior year. His team would also reach the Class 6A Regional Finals that year. Polite also played basketball, but his passion was chasing down quarterbacks. Polite was injured his senior year only posting 10 tackles (6 solo tackles), four sacks, and one fumble recovery. However, his junior year is where he opened eyes of his talent by recording 81 tackles (43 solo tackles), 13 sacks, two forced fumbles, and seven pass deflection. His junior year would be named to the Class 6A All-State Second-Team. He would sign his intent with the University of Florida to collegiately. Polite received an invite to the 2019 NFL Combine but had a disappointing day there and his pro day siting that a bad hamstring was the cause of his poor performance.
jachai polite
Edge
SCHOOL: florida | CONFERENCE: sec
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-3 / 258 LBS ARMS:32 5/8" HANDS: 9 3/4” PROJECTED 40: 4.75
COMBINE RESULTS
BENCH | 40 YD DASH | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE | 60 YD SHUTTLE
n/a | 4.84 | 32" | n/a | N/A | N/A | N/A
PRO-DAY RESULTS
BENCH | 40 YD DASH | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE | 60 YD SHUTTLE
14 | 4.95 | n/a | 102" | 7.59 | N/A | N/A
game Highlights
#99 Jachai polite vs Florida St (2018)
Strengths: Very athletic with great size, and speed that allows him to make many tackles from behind. Has an explosive get, blowing past the tackle or tight end. A stockpile of moves, with counters, devastating spin move, or just extreme power as a bull rusher. Unique ability to get to the quarterback and great instincts to strip the ball wall making the sack. Has an elite bend while dropping hips and get around the corner with relative ease. Has the ability to contain the outside well against reverses, scrambling quarterbacks, deception plays.
Weaknesses:
Will struggle to disengage from blockers and get pushed around by massive blockers. Only played the EDGE for two years, will need more experience at the next level. Tend to tackles very high at times and not able to handle bigger pulling linemen.
Draft Grade: 5.46
Draft Projection: 4th Round
Does He Fit?: Yes, but will need to probably add 20 pounds of build to his body, as the Rams continue to look for playmaking EDGE Rushers. Polite has an upside but could be a one year project.
NFL Comparison: Dee Ford
Weaknesses:
Will struggle to disengage from blockers and get pushed around by massive blockers. Only played the EDGE for two years, will need more experience at the next level. Tend to tackles very high at times and not able to handle bigger pulling linemen.
Draft Grade: 5.46
Draft Projection: 4th Round
Does He Fit?: Yes, but will need to probably add 20 pounds of build to his body, as the Rams continue to look for playmaking EDGE Rushers. Polite has an upside but could be a one year project.
NFL Comparison: Dee Ford
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Manu Harari
 | ben burr-kirven |
Player Bio: Kirven earned All-Northern California Defensive Player of the Year and was a finalist for Mr. Football Award at Menlo Park Sacred Heart Prep High in California as a senior, despite losing some time at the beginning of the season with a torn achilles injury, suffered at track, where he was a star as well. He also was named Player of the Year by San Jose Mercury News as a junior and senior.
In his first two seasons as a Husky in Washington, Ben was a solid contributor in what was a stacked linebacker corp that included Rams starter Corey Littleton (for 2015 in 8 games), as well as Azeem Victor and Keishawn Bierria; in those two seasons, Kirven had 34 tackles (19 solo) 1 sack (2015) and 44 tackles (29) alongside one for loss, one interception and one pass deflection in 2016 (12 games).
In his junior season he became a Washington Husky starter, putting up numbers of 84 total tackles (52 solo) with four for going for loss, adding as well one sack, one interception and three pass deflections and two forced fumbles in 13 games (8 starts), earning a spot in the All-Pac 12 second team.
By his senior season, Kirven ended as the nations leading tackler (176 total tackles, 94 solo) earning the Pac12 Defensive player of the Year award, he added as well 2 sacks, 5.5 tackles for loss, four forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and two interceptions, that led him to being included in the First Team All-American, First Team All-Pac 12, Lott IMPACT (Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community, and Tenacity) Award finalist and a semifinalist at the Bednarik Award, given to the nations best defensive player.
In his first two seasons as a Husky in Washington, Ben was a solid contributor in what was a stacked linebacker corp that included Rams starter Corey Littleton (for 2015 in 8 games), as well as Azeem Victor and Keishawn Bierria; in those two seasons, Kirven had 34 tackles (19 solo) 1 sack (2015) and 44 tackles (29) alongside one for loss, one interception and one pass deflection in 2016 (12 games).
In his junior season he became a Washington Husky starter, putting up numbers of 84 total tackles (52 solo) with four for going for loss, adding as well one sack, one interception and three pass deflections and two forced fumbles in 13 games (8 starts), earning a spot in the All-Pac 12 second team.
By his senior season, Kirven ended as the nations leading tackler (176 total tackles, 94 solo) earning the Pac12 Defensive player of the Year award, he added as well 2 sacks, 5.5 tackles for loss, four forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and two interceptions, that led him to being included in the First Team All-American, First Team All-Pac 12, Lott IMPACT (Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community, and Tenacity) Award finalist and a semifinalist at the Bednarik Award, given to the nations best defensive player.
ben burr-kirven
Linebacker
SCHOOL: washington | CONFERENCE: pac-12
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-0 / 230 LBS ARMS:31 7/8" HANDS: 8 7/8" Projected 40: 4.66
COMBINE RESULTS
BENCH | 40 YD DASH | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE | 60 YD SHUTTLE
21 | 4.56 | 34 1/2” | 121” | 5.85 | 4.09 | 11.43
PRO-DAY RESULTS
BENCH | 40 YD DASH | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE | 60 YD SHUTTLE
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A
game highlights
#25 ben Burr-kirven vs wazzu (2018)
Strengths:
-Tackling machine
-Plays with fearlessness and heart
-Amazing football IQ
-Does well at staying with running backs all the play
-Good tackling angles
-Aggressive player, not scared by any players name or size
-Six forced fumbles in two years as a starter
-Does well in coverage
-Balance is a most in his game
-Good sideline to sideline speed
Weaknesses:
-"Undersized" for his position
-Short arms
-Usually gets late on trap plays
-Too much time loss eluding blocks instead of running to the play.
-Needs to improve tackling in open spaces.
Draft Grade: 5.33
Draft Projection: 4-6 (should be 2nd rounder)
Does He Fit?: YES! After letting Mark Barron go, the Rams are in need of a starting caliber player for their 2nd ILB starting spot. Coach Phillips has a track record of making players better, specially linebackers. Kirven plays with heart and passion, he rarely gets tired, and his emotion, football IQ and leadership could be the best fit alongside former Husky Corey Littleton.
NFL Comparison: Erick Kendricks
-Tackling machine
-Plays with fearlessness and heart
-Amazing football IQ
-Does well at staying with running backs all the play
-Good tackling angles
-Aggressive player, not scared by any players name or size
-Six forced fumbles in two years as a starter
-Does well in coverage
-Balance is a most in his game
-Good sideline to sideline speed
Weaknesses:
-"Undersized" for his position
-Short arms
-Usually gets late on trap plays
-Too much time loss eluding blocks instead of running to the play.
-Needs to improve tackling in open spaces.
Draft Grade: 5.33
Draft Projection: 4-6 (should be 2nd rounder)
Does He Fit?: YES! After letting Mark Barron go, the Rams are in need of a starting caliber player for their 2nd ILB starting spot. Coach Phillips has a track record of making players better, specially linebackers. Kirven plays with heart and passion, he rarely gets tired, and his emotion, football IQ and leadership could be the best fit alongside former Husky Corey Littleton.
NFL Comparison: Erick Kendricks
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Ed "Pi Double i" Henderson
 | DArREll Henderson |
Player Bio: Darrell Henderson prepped at South Panola High School, in Batesville Mississippi, where he was responsible for leading his school to the State of Mississippi Class 6A Championship. The South Panola team was the 7th nationally ranked team in 2014, as a senior, he rushed for 2,253 yards and 32 touchdowns. His junior season, Henderson rushed for 2,024 yards, and for his South Panola career, he carried the ball 847 times for 5,801 yards, 68 career rushing touchdowns, 39 receptions for 559 yards, seven touchdowns. Henderson was named the 2014 State of Mississippi Gatorade Football Player of the Year. Henderson would graduate a semester early at would enroll at the University of Memphis the following spring of 2016. He would go on to play for Memphis and were in involved in several Tiger records, while playing in 35 games, rushed for 3,082 career rushing yards, 31 rushing touchdowns, third in school history. Henderson's 40 total touchdowns are tied for second-most in program history, is the third Memphis player all-time to rush for over 1,000 yards in multiple seasons. For his total career, Henderson produced 4,302 career all-purpose yards, ranked second in program history, produced 14 career 100-yard rushing games which are second all-time in school history.
Accolades
2017 All-American Athletic Conference second team
2017 Two-time American Athletic Conference Weekly Honor Roll (Sept. 4, 2017; Nov. 20, 2017).
Accolades
2017 All-American Athletic Conference second team
2017 Two-time American Athletic Conference Weekly Honor Roll (Sept. 4, 2017; Nov. 20, 2017).
DarREll henderson
running back
SCHOOL: memphis | CONFERENCE: aae
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5-9 / 208 LBS ARMS:31" HANDS: 8 5/8” Projected 40: 4.55
COMBINE RESULTS
BENCH | 40 YD DASH | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE | 60 YD SHUTTLE
22 | 4.49 | 33 1/2" | 121" | N/A | N/A | N/A
PRO-DAY RESULTS
BENCH | 40 YD DASH | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE | 60 YD SHUTTLE
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A
Game Film
#8 Darrell Henderson vs ucf (2018 aac championship)
Strengths: A very elusive runner, that is hard to tackle with a tremendous cutback or jump cut. Notably, slippery not allowing defenders to get direct hits on him by bouncing outside or dipping inside. Great balance even after a hit, and able to spin off the tackler for additional yards after contact. Has the ability to expedite his speed even after a stop or cut. Very fast, can get into the second level quick and hit the home run past the secondary. Good strength who can below pad level and be the hitter aside from getting hit.
Has a great vision, to pick up necessary short yardage when nothing is available. Good hands, very dangerous in coming out the backfield and effective with screens. Tremendous mix match on one on one coverage with linebacker or safety.
Weaknesses: Protecting the ball, has some fumble issues, especially as a receiver. Tends to run with the ball not protected, need to switch to and keep the ball outside of the tackler's view. Too much speed can be an issue as a runner, need to more patient when running inside the guards. Will need to get better as a pass protector at the next level.
Draft Grade: 5.51
Draft Projection: 2nd-3rd Round
Does He Fit?: Yes, with all the news regarding Todd Gurley's arthritic knee, and the resigning of Malcom Brown, Henderson can be a tremendous spark for the offense as well as contingency plan. Not to take anything away from Brown, but Henderson tremendously have more of an upside than Brown. Henderson reminds of that one back that hurt the New England Patriots week one of the 2017 NFL season opener. Great third down back to help Gurley to get some rest or mix match against the defense.
NFL Comparison: Kareem Hunt
Has a great vision, to pick up necessary short yardage when nothing is available. Good hands, very dangerous in coming out the backfield and effective with screens. Tremendous mix match on one on one coverage with linebacker or safety.
Weaknesses: Protecting the ball, has some fumble issues, especially as a receiver. Tends to run with the ball not protected, need to switch to and keep the ball outside of the tackler's view. Too much speed can be an issue as a runner, need to more patient when running inside the guards. Will need to get better as a pass protector at the next level.
Draft Grade: 5.51
Draft Projection: 2nd-3rd Round
Does He Fit?: Yes, with all the news regarding Todd Gurley's arthritic knee, and the resigning of Malcom Brown, Henderson can be a tremendous spark for the offense as well as contingency plan. Not to take anything away from Brown, but Henderson tremendously have more of an upside than Brown. Henderson reminds of that one back that hurt the New England Patriots week one of the 2017 NFL season opener. Great third down back to help Gurley to get some rest or mix match against the defense.
NFL Comparison: Kareem Hunt
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The Los Angeles Rams have announced that the team have picked up Jared Goff's fifth-year option.
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 | T.J. Edwards |
Player Bio: Edwards was a high school quarterback at Lake Villa, Illinois Community High School. He did start three games as a Senior at safety, racking up impressive numbers which included two sacks and an interception. Edwards moved to inside linebacker at the University of Wisconsin. He made the AP All-Freshman All-America Team. Edwards went on to an illustrious college career for the Badgers, including making the All-Big Ten Team as a senior. He logged three interceptions and three sacks as a senior. Edwards is a tough, blue-collar guy who will not blow us away with his combine numbers, but always finds a way to make plays on the football field.
T.J. EDWARDS
LINEBACKER
SCHOOL: WISCONSIN | CONFERENCE: BIG TEN
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-0 / 230 lbs ARMS:31 1/4" HANDS: 9 3/8” projected 40: 4.75
COMBINE RESULTS
BENCH | 40 YD DASH | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE | 60 YD SHUTTLE
16 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A
PRO-DAY RESULTS
BENCH | 40 YD DASH | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE | 60 YD SHUTTLE
N/A | 4.77 | 32 1.2" | 112" | N/A | N/A | N/A
game film
#53 t.J. Edwards vs. Michigan (2017)
Strengths: Very productive college career in one of the country's top conferences. Technically sound tackler. Pretty good in zone coverage, and had ten career interceptions. Reads quarterbacks well and uses that ability to break up passes and make plays. Lots of experience in the big game again top opponents. As mentioned in his bio above, Edwards is a football player, a blue-collar guy who will stick his nose in there and make plays. His production in college far exceeds what we would expect from his combine numbers. A durable player who seems always to be ready to play and will not make stupid mistakes
Weaknesses: Edwards is neither especially big nor exceptionally fast, and he is not a "sideline to sideline" playmaker. While he is fine in zone coverage, he is not a guy we want to match up against an opponent in man coverage very often; he lacks the speed and athleticism for that. Might not be a "plug and play" guy who can start immediately.
Draft Grade: 5.47
Draft Projection: 4th-6th round
Does He Fit?: Yes, although he might have to make his mark on special teams at first. Edwards is a guy we can probably grab in the lower rounds and gradually work into the linebacker rotation. However, Corey Littleton took that path with the Rams as an undrafted free agent, and he has worked out pretty well
NFL Comparison: Cory Littleton
Weaknesses: Edwards is neither especially big nor exceptionally fast, and he is not a "sideline to sideline" playmaker. While he is fine in zone coverage, he is not a guy we want to match up against an opponent in man coverage very often; he lacks the speed and athleticism for that. Might not be a "plug and play" guy who can start immediately.
Draft Grade: 5.47
Draft Projection: 4th-6th round
Does He Fit?: Yes, although he might have to make his mark on special teams at first. Edwards is a guy we can probably grab in the lower rounds and gradually work into the linebacker rotation. However, Corey Littleton took that path with the Rams as an undrafted free agent, and he has worked out pretty well
NFL Comparison: Cory Littleton
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Manu Harari
 | Isaac Nauta |
Player Bio: After winning three state championships at Buford High School in Georgia, Nauta transferred to IMG Academy in Florida, where he polished his skills, becoming one of the nations most touted tight End prospects in College. In his first season with the Bulldogs, the physically gifted Tight End had 29 catches for 361 yards (12.4 avg.) and three touchdowns in 11 games, his stats and game lead him to receive All-American honors by several organizations and media outlets (ESPN, USA Today, Athlon, Football Writers Association, Campus Insiders) as well as an All-American freshman and a U.S. Army All-American. He saw a slump in his sophomore season, playing in only eight games, and garnering below average stats of nine catches for 119 yards and two touchdowns. By his Junior season, he returned to his freakish form, and caught a career-high 30 passes, for 430 yards (14.3 avg) and three scores.
Isaac Nauta
TIGHT END
SCHOOL: GEORGIA | CONFERENCE: SEC
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6'3" / 244 lbs ARMS: 31 7/8" HANDS: 9 3/8” 40: 5.05
COMBINE RESULTS
BENCH | 40 YD DASH | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE | 60 YD SHUTTLE
19 | 4.91 | 28" | N/A | 7.45 | 4.43 | 12.26
PRO-DAY RESULTS
BENCH | 40 YD DASH | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE | 60 YD SHUTTLE
n/a | 4.83 | n/a | 114' | 7.44 | 4.43 | n/a
Game Film
#18 Isaac Nauta vs. Alabama (2018)
Strengths:
-Big catch radius
-Hands catcher, does well catching away from his body.
-High point catcher shown at times
-Aggressive pass blocker.
-Good moving blocker (run game)
-Natural catcher
-Great strength for his position.
-Excellent blocking skills and awareness.
-Can lineup in the slot, outside, or at the three point stance.
-Better blocker than receiver (and he has the best hands catching)
Weaknesses:
-Stiff hips, looses speed in breaking routes.
-He will run through a tackler, but rarely shake away from them.
-Limited route tree
Draft Grade: 5.70
Draft Projection: 4th Round
Does He Fit?: YES, He is the most versatile and complete tight end in the draft, his sophomore might scare some people, but he is the complete package, good pass and run blocker, excellent hands and catch technique, good speed, and strength.
NFL Comparison: Jack Doyle
-Big catch radius
-Hands catcher, does well catching away from his body.
-High point catcher shown at times
-Aggressive pass blocker.
-Good moving blocker (run game)
-Natural catcher
-Great strength for his position.
-Excellent blocking skills and awareness.
-Can lineup in the slot, outside, or at the three point stance.
-Better blocker than receiver (and he has the best hands catching)
Weaknesses:
-Stiff hips, looses speed in breaking routes.
-He will run through a tackler, but rarely shake away from them.
-Limited route tree
Draft Grade: 5.70
Draft Projection: 4th Round
Does He Fit?: YES, He is the most versatile and complete tight end in the draft, his sophomore might scare some people, but he is the complete package, good pass and run blocker, excellent hands and catch technique, good speed, and strength.
NFL Comparison: Jack Doyle
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Ed "Pi Double i" Henderson
 | d'andRE walker |
Player Bio: D’Andre Walker prepped at Langston Hughes High in Fairburn, GA, where he was a Rivals and Scout top 100 recruits. As a senior in high school, he posted an astonishing number with 102 tackles (29 tackles for loss) and 23.5 sacks. He led his team to a 9-2 record and the Class AAAAAA playoffs. Walker would be named to a multitude of honors and all-star teams such as the Parade Magazine All-America Honorable Mention, 2014 U.S. Army All-American, member of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution 2014 Class AAAAAA All-State Team, named to the Georgia Sports Writers Association All-State Class AAAAAA First Team Defense, PrepStar Magazine four-star prospect, #236 overall player in the PrepStar 300 All-American, Rivals.com four-star prospect, #85 player nationally, #5 WDE nationally, #19 player in Georgia, Scout.com four-star prospect, #79 player nationally, #7 OLB nationally, #1 in the South, DawgPost #8 ranked player in Georgia, 247sports.com four-star prospect, #165 overall player in the country, #10 WDE nationally, and the #13 player in Georgia. Walker received an abundance of scholarship offers from major programs but he elected to attend the University of Georgia to stay close to home.
d'andre walker
edge
SCHOOL: georgia | CONFERENCE: sec
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-2 / 251 lbs ARMS:34 3/8" HANDS: 9 7/8” 40: 4.75
COMBINE RESULTS
BENCH | 40 YD DASH | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE | 60 YD SHUTTLE
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A
PRO-DAY RESULTS
BENCH | 40 YD DASH | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE | 60 YD SHUTTLE
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A
Game film
#15 D'Andre Walker vs. Tennessee (2018)
Strengths: Has the ability to be a pass rusher but dominate the run in backfield. As a pass rusher, has great inside gap moves to the quarterback. Ability to get underneath pass blocker to get around to the QB. Arsenal of moves to set up blocker and counter back inside. Great field presence and ability to bat down passes. Can provide the power of a bull rusher. Has to the ability to drop in coverage and be effective.
Weaknesses: Need to get stronger as a massive blocker will blow him away. Need to wrap up more effectively as a tackler oppose to go for kill shots. Will need to create better pass rushing moves at the next level. Hips not very fluid potentially could benefit with some type of off fields strength and pilotis courses.
Draft Grade: 5.84
Draft Projection: 2nd - 3rd Round
Does He Fit?: Yes, as a standup in the Rams defense is a perfect fit, but will need to bulk up to become more dominant at the next level.
NFL Comparison: Uchenna Nwosu
Weaknesses: Need to get stronger as a massive blocker will blow him away. Need to wrap up more effectively as a tackler oppose to go for kill shots. Will need to create better pass rushing moves at the next level. Hips not very fluid potentially could benefit with some type of off fields strength and pilotis courses.
Draft Grade: 5.84
Draft Projection: 2nd - 3rd Round
Does He Fit?: Yes, as a standup in the Rams defense is a perfect fit, but will need to bulk up to become more dominant at the next level.
NFL Comparison: Uchenna Nwosu
worldwide rams
Doug Nelson
 | trey pipkins |
Player Bio: Trey Pipkins played his high school football at Apple Valley High School in Minnesota, in the Twin Cities area. A two-year starter in high school, he made his way to South Dakota to play college ball at the University of Sioux Falls. In 2017 he allowed just one sack while manning the all-important left tackle positions for the Cougars and was named second-team all-Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. He was even better as a senior in 2018, when he was named to the first Team All-Division II All America Team and finished third in the voting for the Gene Upshaw Award for the top lineman in Division II. Anytime a college lineman is mentioned in the same sentence as legendary Raiders lineman Gene Upshaw, that is a very good thing.
trey pipkins
Offensive lineman
SCHOOL: sioux falls | CONFERENCE: nSIC
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-6/ 309 ARMS:33 7/8" HANDS: 9 5/8” 40: 5.25
COMBINE RESULTS
BENCH | 40 YD DASH | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE | 60 YD SHUTTLE
16 | 5.12 | 33 1/2” | 114” | 7.61 | 4.70 | N/A
PRO-DAY RESULTS
BENCH | 40 YD DASH | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE | 60 YD SHUTTLE
n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | N/A | N/A | N/A
game film
#78 Trey Pipkins highlights
Strengths: Athletic, long-limbed player who could bulk up without sacrificing much athleticism. Smart player who will do his job and not create problems in the locker room or off the field. High-motor guy who plays hard on every play until the whistle blows. Decent lateral quickness. Strong hands which he uses to sustain blocks. Good quickness gets into his set for pass blocking quickly.
Weaknesses: Didn't face top opponents in college, and some scouts feel he was able to cruise on size and athleticism rather than technique. Didn't play in a pro-style passing offense or against sophisticated NFL defenses. Will a guy who played college ball in Division Two be overwhelmed by the bright lights of the NFL? Probably more of a "project" than a "plug and play" guy
Draft Grade: 5.51
Draft Projection: 4th-5th Round
Does He Fit?: If the Rams are willing to exercise some patience with his development, sure. The upside to a talented player from a small school--and Pipkins is talented--is that he can be trained in the system and developed the way the coaching staff wants him to be. This isn't a star player from a "football factory" school and that isn't all bad
NFL Comparison: Laurent-Davernay Tardif
Weaknesses: Didn't face top opponents in college, and some scouts feel he was able to cruise on size and athleticism rather than technique. Didn't play in a pro-style passing offense or against sophisticated NFL defenses. Will a guy who played college ball in Division Two be overwhelmed by the bright lights of the NFL? Probably more of a "project" than a "plug and play" guy
Draft Grade: 5.51
Draft Projection: 4th-5th Round
Does He Fit?: If the Rams are willing to exercise some patience with his development, sure. The upside to a talented player from a small school--and Pipkins is talented--is that he can be trained in the system and developed the way the coaching staff wants him to be. This isn't a star player from a "football factory" school and that isn't all bad
NFL Comparison: Laurent-Davernay Tardif
WorldWide Rams
Manu Harari
Player Bio: Coming as a five-star recruit from Montgomery Carver High School, Wilson was recruited by several SEC schools, ultimately choosing the Crimson Tide to play for, where he was a key player for Alabama in helping them reach three of their four straight National Championship game appearances. Mack started off his college career red hot, playing in al 15 games on special teams, defense and briefly as a running back. As a Freshman on a defense that already consisted of current NFL Players today, such as Reuben Foster, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Marlon Humphrey, and Eddie Jackson, garnered eight totals tackles (five solo), one fumble recovery and one catch for a one-yard touchdown. By his sophomore season, Wilson had a bigger role, starting two of 12 games and missing two games because of a foot injury; despite not being a current starter, Mack hacked his way into being a contributor for the team, recording 40 total tackles (21 solos), two passes defended, and leading the team in interceptions with four, and adding a touchdown. He played arguably his best game of the season when it counted the most, vs Georgia in the National Championship Game, recording 12 tackles (seven solos) and two of his season total 2 1/2 tackles for loss in the game. Wilson carved himself a role on the team for what it was going to be his last college season by himself, having career high with 71 tackles ( five for loss), one sack, seven passes defended, while adding two interceptions to his already great season, earning him a spot as all 2nd team All-SEC.
 | Mack Wilson |
Mack Wilson
Line-backer
SCHOOL: ALABAMA | CONFERENCE: SEC
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6'1" / 240 lbs ARMS: 32 3/8" HAND 9 1/4” 40: 4.72
COMBINE RESULTS
BENCH | 40 YD DASH | VERTICAL JUMP | BROAD JUMP | 3 CONE DRILL | 20 YD SHUTTLE | 60 YD SHUTTLE
N/A | N/A | 32" | 117" | N/A | N/A | N/A
PRO-DAY RESULTS
N/A | 4.75 | 32" | 117" | N/A | N/A | N/A
Game Film
#30 Mack Wilson vs. Georgia (2018) SEC Championship
Strengths:
-Run anticipator
-Good pursuit
-Plays with edge
-Good with his eyes, can read off blockers.
-Has de on-ball skills to cover tight ends and running backs
-Special teams ace.
Weaknesses:
-Double thinking between the gaps
-Low amount of sacks (one) and tackles for loss (7.5) in his career
-Needs to close the running gaps faster.
-When locked in a block, he has trouble disengaging.
Draft Grade: 5.90
Draft Projection: 2nd Round
Does He Fit?: YES, Mack Wilson has the finesse of being a leader of a powerhouse like Alabama, he has battled in the big leagues to earn his spot, which speaks well for his work ethics, a nice clean player with no off the field problems that want to get the extra work done to get better. Twitchy and fast off breaks, nice hips fluidity and ball coverage skills.
NFL Comparison: Jason Brown (Titans)
-Run anticipator
-Good pursuit
-Plays with edge
-Good with his eyes, can read off blockers.
-Has de on-ball skills to cover tight ends and running backs
-Special teams ace.
Weaknesses:
-Double thinking between the gaps
-Low amount of sacks (one) and tackles for loss (7.5) in his career
-Needs to close the running gaps faster.
-When locked in a block, he has trouble disengaging.
Draft Grade: 5.90
Draft Projection: 2nd Round
Does He Fit?: YES, Mack Wilson has the finesse of being a leader of a powerhouse like Alabama, he has battled in the big leagues to earn his spot, which speaks well for his work ethics, a nice clean player with no off the field problems that want to get the extra work done to get better. Twitchy and fast off breaks, nice hips fluidity and ball coverage skills.
NFL Comparison: Jason Brown (Titans)