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OSCAR DRAGUICEVICH III Punter Washington State Cougars

RS-SENIOR (2020): Named to All-Pac-12 Conference Second Team and Associated Press All-Pac-12 Second Team…named to All-Pac-12 Second Team by Phil Steele…third in the country averaging 46.7 yards-per-punt on 19 punts…put eight punts inside the 20 and recorded five of 50-plus yards…had a long of 78, the 7th-longest in WSU history and tied for 2nd-longest in the country in 2020…named to Ray Guy Award Watch List (top punter)…named to preseason All-Pac-12 Third Team (Athlon)…punted four times and put three inside the 20 at Oregon State…against Oregon, averaged 54.5 yards on four punts including a pair of 50+ yard punts, put one inside the 20 and had a long of 78, the 7th-longest punt in WSU history…set career-highs at Utah with seven punts including three of 50+ with a long of 59 and put four inside the 20…declared for 2021 NFL Draft.

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Paddy Fisher LB Northwestern

Height: 6’3 1/2″
Weight: 239 pounds
Tony Pauline’s Paddy Fisher Scouting Report
Positives: Instinctive, aggressive two-down linebacker who is best defending the run. Displays a terrific head for the ball, quickly locates the action, and flows to the play. Breaks down well, uses his hands to protect himself, and plays with intensity. Chases around the field, fires through the gaps, and sells out defending the run. Consistently wraps up tackling.

Negatives: Doesn’t get much depth on pass drops. Displays a limited closing burst and average pursuit speed.

Analysis: Fisher is often highly touted outside the scouting community, but he’s a two-down defender who is effective making plays in the box or up the field. Fisher would be a good addition on the inside of a 3-4 alignment, but he comes with a one-dimensional game and limitations.

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MASON STOKKE Fullback Wisconsin Badgers

Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 244 pounds
Strengths: Stokke is a solid lead blocker in the run game. Effective positional blocker. He also flashes dependable hands in the pass game. Good athlete for the position. Also has been effective as a ball carrier. Has special teams experience, will be comfortable playing teams in the league.

Weaknesses: He’s not a piledriver as a blocker, much more of a positional blocker, but will deter him from teams looking for dominating blockers from the position.

Summary: Stokke is the new style fullback for today’s NFL - a mix between a running back and a tight end. He can catch the ball out of the backfield and isn’t a liability to fumble, while he can also block in the run game. While he’s not a punishing blocker, he gets the job done and has improved a ton in the run game over the past three years.

Ideal Scheme Fit: Run based offense that utilizes a lot of zone schemes and still uses a fullback that will allow him to catch the ball in the flats on split zone, and lead on wide zone to use his athleticism and not depend on displacing defenders out of holes in the run game.

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David Moore, G, Grambling State

Height: 6’1 5/8″
Weight: 320 pounds
Wingspan: 82 5/8″
Arms: 32 5/8″
Hands: 9 5/8″
Positives: Wide-bodied, explosive blocker who shows ability at the line of scrimmage and at the second level. Sets with a wide base, bends his knees, and shows strength at the point. Stays square, seals defenders from the action, and turns them from the line. Fights with his hands throughout the play, shows the ability to slide in space, and keeps his feet moving.

Fires into blocks, quickly gets out to the second level, and redirects in motion, displaying the ability to take linebackers from the play. Keeps his head on a swivel and looks for someone to hit.

Negatives: Lazy and late with his hands on occasion. Does not properly place his hands into defenders. Doesn’t consistently get movement run blocking despite his size.

Analysis: Moore is a short, squat lineman with above-average movement skills and a large upside. He needs to finish his game, but he’s a late-round pick with scheme versatility who could develop into a starter.

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Spencer Brown - Running Back UAB Blazers

Height: 6’0:
Weight: 220 Lbs.

What is he good at ?
Brown has an absolute knack for finding the endzone. He has 41 career rushing TDs (42 total), the most rushing TDs in school history. He also knows how to hold onto the ball. Brown only has 6 career fumbles on 858 total carries. It should be noted that three of those fumbles came during his freshman season at UAB in 2017. Brown finished 2020 with an 82.1 fumble grade from PFF where he only had one fumble on the season. In 2020 Brown ranked 11th in avoided tackles among 2021 draft eligible RBs with 36 total.  

Brown was also ranked 14th in breakaway runs, measured by PFF as runs of 15 yards or more. In 2020  Brown finished with 11 attempts for 330 yards on these breakaway runs. Speed isn’t the only aspect of his game worth mentioning. Brown runs well up the gut and is not afraid to make contact. The largest chunk of Brown’s yardage came from running up the middle towards the right where he averaged 6.9 yard per carry, with 4.75 yards coming after contact. Even when defenders make contact Brown is HARD to tackle.

In addition to his offensive skills, Brown can also play special teams coverage, return punts and kicks which will increase the likelihood that Brown will make an NFL roster. Playing special teams also provides another opportunity to also show off Brown’s speed and athleticism.

The not so good stuff:
The reason behind Brown’s low stock is what he brings to the table on passing downs. Brown was not asked to catch the ball very often at UAB. In eight games this past season, he only caught five total passes. Even when not running routes, Brown was often lost in pass protection. On play-action calls, Brown also seemed to play a bit too lackadaisical. At the next level, he will likely be asked to be a between-the-tackles runner. Brown averaged over 100 yards a game in 2020, with an average of 4.7 yards per carry. NFL teams needing a power-style running back could choose to ignore Brown’s limited passing options and elect to use Brown’s tough running. 

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Peyton Ramsey, QB, Northwestern
*update: He has not yet signed a contract, but is being brought in for the team's rookie minicamp.*

Height: 6’1″
Weight: 202 pounds

Tony Pauline’s Peyton Ramsey Scouting Report

Positives: Indiana transfer who was one of the most consistent quarterbacks in the Big Ten the past two years. Patient, displays terrific pocket awareness, and senses pressure. Remains poised under the rush, steps up to avoid defenders, and dumps the ball off to the safe underneath outlet if nothing else is available.

Keeps his eyes downfield rolling outside the pocket. Buys as much time as necessary for receivers, puts touch on passes, and delivers a catchable ball. Tosses the ball away if nothing else is available. Easily gets outside the pocket, keeps his eyes downfield on the move, and shows the ability to pick up yardage with his legs when necessary. Creates yardage when he takes off upfield. Displays a sense of timing on receptions and does not have receivers waiting on the ball.

Negatives: Loses accuracy as well as speed passing on the move. Can be all over the place with throws. Lacks great arm strength and cannot drive deep passes.

Analysis: Ramsey is a bit of a sandlot quarterback who has done nothing but win the past two seasons, effectively leading the offense for two different schools. His timing and sense for playmaking makes Ramsey a good fit as a backup in a timing offense.

knocked it out of the park, esp. today. 

Most fun i've had watching a draft ever. i'm exhausted.

once you sit back and look at what they brought in...wow. could be 4 or 5 eventual starters in there, 2 or 3 will probably start day one (Horn, Marshall, Christensen, Nixon, Brown...and that's not counting fletcher who should have it easy replacing Jansen just on cost alone). And among those other guys could easily be several who are solid contributors for years. 

• Round 1, pick 8 – Jaycee Horn, CB, South Carolina - immediate starter, future probowler
• Round 2, pick 59 (from CLE) – Terrace Marshall Jr., WR, LSU - May not be an immediate starter over robby anderson, but definitely will get lots of time. big time potential. huge weapon.
• Round 3, pick 70 (from PHI) – Brady Christensen, OT, BYU - could be our LT. Great on the OL wherever he plays. quick starter
• Round 3, pick 83 - Tommy Tremble, TE, ND - frikkin bruiser. the next hoover.
• Round 4: No. 126 (from TEN) – Chuba Hubbard, RB, Oklahoma State really exciting player who spells in for CMC.
• Round 5: No. 158 (from From NE through HOU) – Daviyon Nixon, DT, Iowa - disruptive DT who won't take long to become a long term starter beside Derrick Brown. 
• Round 5: No. 166 (from TEN) – Keith Taylor, CB, Washington - really good depth at CB and fits the new press man scheme
• Round 6, pick 193 – Deonte Brown, OG, Alabama - should be an immediate starter at OG. Dude won't be moved.
• Round 6, pick 204 (from CHI) – Shi Smith, WR, South Carolina - Good depth at slot. good gadget guy. maybe a returner?
• Round 6, pick 222 – Thomas Fletcher, LS, Alabama - reliable long snapper for the next 10+ years
• Round 7: No. 232 – Phil Hoskins, DT, Kentucky - who knows? 7th rounder...doesn't matter. could be good special teams lineman.

I'm finding it hard to be upset at this draft. We are definitely better off today than we were at any point last year.