Here are The Final Count’s top prospects as of April 2021. *order changed monthly* It was a blast to scout these prospects this offseason. Our 2022 Big Board will have 100+ players with a new format. Thanks for following along with our 2021 Monthly Big Boards as I evaluated the top talent in the draft.Continue reading "Final Top 50 Prospects – 2021 NFL Draft"
Breaking down the positives of Justin Fields game and how he will translate well to the NFL
It was the second quarter of the College Football Playoff Semifinal Game in 2020. Justin Fields is escaping pressure and gets walloped by Clemson linebacker James Skalski. The play is deemed targeting and Skalski is ejected. Fields, clearly in pain, lights Clemson up for 22 of 28 passes for 385 yards and six touchdowns inContinue reading "Breaking down the positives of Justin Fields game and how he will translate well to the NFL"
Top 50 Prospects – February 2021
Here are The Final Count’s top prospects as of February 2021. *order changed weekly (2.12.21) Lawrence, TrevorQBClemsonFields, JustinQBOhio StateSewell, PeneiOTOregonChase, Ja'MarrWRLSUWilson, ZachQBBYUWaddle, JaylenWRAlabamaPitts, KyleTEFloridaSurtain II, PatrickCBAlabamaParsons, MicahOLBPenn StateSmith, DevontaWRAlabamaLance, TreyQBNorth Dakota StPaye, KwityDEMichiganChristian DarrisawOTVirginia TechFarley, CalebCBVirginia TechCollins, ZavenOLBTulsaHorn, JayceeCBSouth CarolinaBasham Jr, CarlosDTWake ForestSlater, RashawnOTNorthwesternBateman, RashodWRMinnesotaPhillips, JaelanDEMiami (FL)Barmore, ChristianDLAlabamaMoehrig, TrevonFSTCUMyers, JoshOCOhio StateDavis, WyattOGOhio StateHarris, NajeeRBAlabamaOjulari, AzeezDEGeorgiaCisco,Continue reading "Top 50 Prospects – February 2021"
2021 NFL Draft Profile: Emmanuel Rugamba
CB - Emmanuel Rugamba – Miami (OH)/Iowa - RS SR – 5’11 - 194lbs https://twitter.com/G1Bound/status/1333204439667236864?s=20 Overview: Emmanuel Rugamba is a solid cover cornerback that can also make tackles in the open field. He is dynamic in coverage and is great at using his lower body to stop on a dime and drive up the fieldContinue reading "2021 NFL Draft Profile: Emmanuel Rugamba"
2021 NFL Draft Profile: Ambry Thomas
Ambry Thomas – CB – Michigan – 6'0 182lbs Hometown: Detroit, MI High School: Martin Luther King Scouting Report: Thomas is a dynamic man to man corner with some phenomenal athletic ability and great instincts in coverage. There were times on film that his instincts in coverage hopped off the screen. He will never haveContinue reading "2021 NFL Draft Profile: Ambry Thomas"
2021 NFL Draft Profile – Ja’Marr Chase
WR – LSU – 6'0/207lbs Hometown: Harvey, LA High School: Archbishop Rummel High School Scouting Report: It is not far fetched to call Ja'Marr Chase the best athlete in this draft class. He has the size, strength, and speed to get by any defender on the field. He plays way bigger than 6'0 and hasContinue reading "2021 NFL Draft Profile – Ja’Marr Chase"
2021 NFL Draft Profile – LT Penei Sewell
Sewell, Penei – LT – Oregon – 6'6/331lbs Hometown: Malaeimi, American Samoa High School: Desert Hills HS (Utah) Notes: Penei Sewell finished his college career with one of the most impressive seasons a left tackle has ever had in the NCAA. He is tough as nails and plays with a mean streak. He can knock defensiveContinue reading "2021 NFL Draft Profile – LT Penei Sewell"
2021 NFL Draft Profile: QB Justin Fields
Justin Fields – QB – Ohio State – 6'3/228lbs Hometown: Kennesaw, GA High School: Harrison High School Scouting Report: Justin Fields is a dynamic prospect at the quarterback position. His unique combination of size and athleticism allow him to be a dominant runner, particularly from QB draws and other designed runs. Fields also has oneContinue reading "2021 NFL Draft Profile: QB Justin Fields"
2021 NFL Draft Profile: QB Trevor Lawrence
Trevor Lawrence – QB – Clemson – 6'6/220lbs Hometown: Cartersville, GA High School: Cartersville High School Notes: Lawrence has been touted as a top NFL prospect since his first snap at Clemson. He's the perfect combination of arm strength and accuracy. Lawrence is great at keeping his eyes down the field. He rarely panics whenContinue reading "2021 NFL Draft Profile: QB Trevor Lawrence"
2021 NFL Draft Profile: QB Trey Lance
Vs. JMU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_UQw4URP7E&t=123s Vs. Delaware https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qE3C-ibpCwU Vs. Butler https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTDhGUkaOz0
2021 NFL Draft Profile: EDGE Aidan Hutchinson
DRAFT CARD: Film: Vs. Penn State https://youtu.be/_nVJ1QLW64A Vs. Bama https://youtu.be/kAcv8B9BldA
2021 NFL Draft Profile: CB Patrick Surtain II
Patrick Surtain II – CB – Alabama – 6'2 202lbs Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL High School: American Heritage Notes: Patrick Surtain II is such a dynamic prospect at cornerback. At 6'2, Surtain II has elite size that most NFL team's will value highly. Surtain can play in any scheme. Surtain's best trait is his abilityContinue reading "2021 NFL Draft Profile: CB Patrick Surtain II"
2020 NFL Predictions: Division Winners, Breakout Players, Postseason surprises, and much more
FINALLY! The NFL season is here and that means meaningless NFL predictions make their way onto the timeline. Right here, right now, I’ve got predictions for: · Team records · Postseason predictions · Awards · Breakout players · Disappointing players · BOLD predictions · Which head coaches getContinue reading "2020 NFL Predictions: Division Winners, Breakout Players, Postseason surprises, and much more"
NFL 2020 Divisonal Predictions and Preview
On Thursday night, the 2020 season oficially kicks off in Kansas City as the Chiefs and Texans prepare to square off. It's going to be a tough season to predict. So much time in the offseason was taken away by COVID-19, that teams have had to prepare for a season with less than a monthContinue reading "NFL 2020 Divisonal Predictions and Preview"
TFC Mock Draft 3.0 – Las Vegas gets a receiver, Miami picks OL late, Trades and Sleepers
HERE IT IS! My final NFL Mock Draft (with trades) of 2020. To be honest, I would be extremely surprised if I didn't get this 100 percent correct. Cincinnati Bengals: Joe Burrow – QB – LSU It's time to move on from Andy Dalton and restart the franchise with a new signal-caller. Burrow is anContinue reading "TFC Mock Draft 3.0 – Las Vegas gets a receiver, Miami picks OL late, Trades and Sleepers"
NFL First 32 Mock Draft 2.0 – Chargers trade up, Kinlaw falls, Vikings replace Diggs, trades, and more
We’re almost there, folks. The 2020 NFL Draft is this week and we have surely seen our fair share of mock drafts. We released a previous mock draft by analyst Gianfranco Illiano and you can check that out here: While preparing this NFL Mock Draft, I tried to avoid a lot of trades because itContinue reading "NFL First 32 Mock Draft 2.0 – Chargers trade up, Kinlaw falls, Vikings replace Diggs, trades, and more"
NFL Pre-Draft Notes, Analysis – Who is the best Quarterback, Biggest sleeper pick, top rated WR and more
It is officially the age of the digital draft. While the world moves to the internet, the NFL draft being held online is actually a bad thing. The pure chaos of the NFL Draft is the best part about it. Teams have no idea who they'll end up with past round one, but even that'sContinue reading "NFL Pre-Draft Notes, Analysis – Who is the best Quarterback, Biggest sleeper pick, top rated WR and more"
2020 NFL Mock Draft – First 32
*Editors Note: Part of my social distancing fun the last week has been watching draft film so it was fun to look through and study a new Mock Draft from TFC's Gianfranco Illiano below. Read it and let us know what you think! The draft is upon us. - VC http://twitter.com/cenzoNF Cincinnati Bengals: Joe BurrowContinue reading "2020 NFL Mock Draft – First 32"
2020 NFL Draft – 5 Sleeper Picks to Watch
According to Bleacher Report, "Sleeper" is a euphemism for lesser-known prospects who are usually selected in the later rounds but have the potential to contribute. I think a draft sleeper is simply someone that will do way more than he's expected to. Draft season is almost upon us as April creeps up. There is aContinue reading "2020 NFL Draft – 5 Sleeper Picks to Watch"
Super Bowl LIV Pick, Analysis
Super Bowl Sunday has arrived. The storyline’s are few, but the drama is certainly high. The 49ers and Chiefs get ready to kick off on Sunday night in Miami. Pick: Chiefs ML I’ve had high praises for the 49ers all season long. Their defense is lethal and constantly makes big plays, especially the front 7.Continue reading "Super Bowl LIV Pick, Analysis"
Grading Every NFL Head Coaching Hire
https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1216407746356174849?s=20 WASHINGTON Redskins and Ron Rivera Grade: A This is a great hire for Washington. I didn’t think the best candidate would go to the worst destination. I was shocked Ron Rivera chose the ‘Skins over other teams such as the Giants or Browns. Maybe the money was too good to pass up and theContinue reading "Grading Every NFL Head Coaching Hire"
All-22: 49ers rushing game dominates late vs. Vikings. Scheme, Analysis, Next-Gen Stats
The 49ers dominated the Vikings for most of the game, but especially in the 4th quarter in last weekend’s divisional round matchup. The offense leaned on Tevin Coleman to run the ball down the middle of the Vikings defense and milk the clock. George Kittle played a special role in particular as his zone/down blockingContinue reading "All-22: 49ers rushing game dominates late vs. Vikings. Scheme, Analysis, Next-Gen Stats"
All-22: Titans Defense shut down Lamar Jackson – Analysis, Next-Gen, and More
The Tennessee Titans shocked the world last weekend when they went to Baltimore and dominated the Ravens, 28-12. The talk all season was about Lamar Jackson. He’s the MVP of the league, he’s the first QB ever with 3,000 passing yards and 1,000 yards rushing, and he’s changing the game alongside Ravens offensive coordinator GregContinue reading "All-22: Titans Defense shut down Lamar Jackson – Analysis, Next-Gen, and More"
CFB National Championship Top Prospects, Things to Watch, Picks
The College Football Playoff had its inaugural year in 2015. Since then, we have seen upsets, big wins, and just good old football. Tonight when Clemson takes on LSU for the National Championship, there will be no shortage of fireworks. Prospects to Watch Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence has been on a roll down the stretch,Continue reading "CFB National Championship Top Prospects, Things to Watch, Picks"
NFL – The Detroit Lions should clean house and sell the team
"Lions owner Martha Ford told reporters on Tuesday that Patricia and General Manager Bob Quinn will both return to the team for the 2020 season. It will be Patricia’s third year as head coach and Quinn’s fifth season in Detroit. Both men are under contract through 2022." (Pro Football Talk) The Detroit Lions have had 14 losingContinue reading "NFL – The Detroit Lions should clean house and sell the team"
Gambling: How DVOA% can help predict matchups in the NFL
Analytics have been becoming more and more popular when it comes to gambling on and analyzing football games. DVOA% is a stat that has caught my eye in the recent history. I think its important to test out theories before I try them, so I decided to research how DVOA% can predict who will coverContinue reading "Gambling: How DVOA% can help predict matchups in the NFL"
Two Path’s, One Journey: The Lamar Jackson-Teddy Bridgewater story
Asked by Courier Journal for his thoughts on Lamar Jackson, the Heisman Trophy-winning Louisville quarterback who was picked 32nd in the NFL draft on Thursday night, Bridgewater just said, "Oh, man." (Courier Journal) If you've watched football in 2019, you've seen the rise of former Heisman winner Lamar Jackson, and the daunting comeback of a former HeismanContinue reading "Two Path’s, One Journey: The Lamar Jackson-Teddy Bridgewater story"
Big Ten Prospects to Watch at the 2021 Reese’s Senior Bowl
After an impressive showing in Mobile at the 2020 Senior Bowl, the Big Ten will be having another talented group competing in 2021. There's a real chance for some of these prospects to build their resume even more by showing their draftable abilities against other seniors. Here are four of the Big Ten prospects thatContinue reading "Big Ten Prospects to Watch at the 2021 Reese’s Senior Bowl"
2021 NFL MOCK DRAFT 1.0
The NFL Draft is almost here! Every year I find myself alone on an island when I say the NFL Draft is the most exciting event of the year. Yes, that goes for the Super Bowl, Opening Day for any sport, The Oscars, or whatever you think is a big event. The NFL Draft isContinue reading "2021 NFL MOCK DRAFT 1.0"
Top 50 Prospects – March 2021
Here are The Final Count’s top prospects as of March 2021. *order changed weekly (3.6.21) Lawrence, TrevorQBClemsonFields, JustinQBOhio StateSewell, Penei*OTOregonChase, Ja'MarrWRLSUWaddle, JaylenWRAlabamaWilson, ZachQBBYUPitts, KyleTEFloridaSurtain II, PatrickCBAlabamaLance, TreyQBNorth Dakota StPaye, KwityDEMichiganSmith, DevontaWRAlabamaChristian DarrisawOTVirginia TechSlater, RashawnIOLNorthwesternHorn, JayceeCBSouth CarolinaBateman, RashodWRMinnesotaCollins, ZavenOLBTulsaFarley, CalebCBVirginia TechParsons, MicahOLBPenn StateBasham Jr, CarlosDTWake ForestPhillips, JaelanDEMiami (FL)Barmore, ChristianDLAlabamaMoehrig, TrevonFSTCUOjulari, AzeezDEGeorgiaMyers, JoshOCOhio StateHarris, NajeeRBAlabamaDavis, WyattOGOhio StateCisco,Continue reading "Top 50 Prospects – March 2021"
2021 NFL Draft Profile: Wyatt Hubert
Hubert would excel in a 3-4 scheme as a situational pass rusher.
The Final Count: News and Analysis 