What an opening weekend for college football! I spent the whole weekend in my dorm hall with friends watching football, and what a slate of games there were to watch. After watching some games I missed, here's my scouting report from the weekend.
Stock Up:
Josey Jewell, LB, Iowa
Josey Jewell is showing no signs of rust to start 2017. The stud Hawkeye linebacker played a huge role in steamrolling Josh Allen and the rest of Wyoming by racking up 14 tackles, 2 sacks, and a pass deflection. If he churns out more games like this, Jewell could be drafted in the top 100.
Josey Jewell is showing no signs of rust to start 2017. The stud Hawkeye linebacker played a huge role in steamrolling Josh Allen and the rest of Wyoming by racking up 14 tackles, 2 sacks, and a pass deflection. If he churns out more games like this, Jewell could be drafted in the top 100.
Deebo Samuel, WR, South Carolina
South Carolina uses Deebo Samuel like the Chiefs use Tyreek Hill. The South Carolina receiver hauled in 5 receptions for 83 yards and two touchdowns while returning a kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown. Samuel is an all-purpose weapon who teams will have a hard time passing on this fall.
South Carolina uses Deebo Samuel like the Chiefs use Tyreek Hill. The South Carolina receiver hauled in 5 receptions for 83 yards and two touchdowns while returning a kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown. Samuel is an all-purpose weapon who teams will have a hard time passing on this fall.
Derwin James, S, Florida State
What torn meniscus? Derwin James is back and he looks as good as ever. While his six tackles and .5 sacks don't jump off the page, the fact that James is back looking healthy and played well in coverage are two big wins for the elite prospect.
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| Deebo Samuel |
Simmie Cobbs, WR, Indiana
Simmie Cobbs missed all but one play of his 2016 season due to an ankle surgery, but he stepped right into the college football spotlight this past Thursday. The 6'4'', 220 pound receiver destroyed the Ohio State secondary with 11 catches, 149 yards, and one touchdown. With Richard Lagow throwing to him, expect Cobbs to put up big numbers all season long.
Simmie Cobbs missed all but one play of his 2016 season due to an ankle surgery, but he stepped right into the college football spotlight this past Thursday. The 6'4'', 220 pound receiver destroyed the Ohio State secondary with 11 catches, 149 yards, and one touchdown. With Richard Lagow throwing to him, expect Cobbs to put up big numbers all season long.
Ronald Jones II, RB, USC
After two season of being stuck in a committee backfield, Ronald Jones finally has the floor to himself. Against Western Michigan, he made an impressive 2017 debut with 18 carries, 159 yards, and 3 touchdowns. If he puts up similar performances against better competition, Jones could rocket himself into first round consideration.
After two season of being stuck in a committee backfield, Ronald Jones finally has the floor to himself. Against Western Michigan, he made an impressive 2017 debut with 18 carries, 159 yards, and 3 touchdowns. If he puts up similar performances against better competition, Jones could rocket himself into first round consideration.
Stock Down:
Mike Weber, RB, Ohio State
Mike Weber picked a bad week to injure his hamstring. In his place, true freshman J.K. Dobbins had 29 carries for 181 yards, an Ohio State record. Weber was supposed to be the man this year for the Buckeyes, but he may be forced to split carries if Dobbins continues to impress.
Mike Weber picked a bad week to injure his hamstring. In his place, true freshman J.K. Dobbins had 29 carries for 181 yards, an Ohio State record. Weber was supposed to be the man this year for the Buckeyes, but he may be forced to split carries if Dobbins continues to impress.
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| Josh Allen |
Josh Allen really had a chance to make a good impression this Saturday, but he did not make the most of it. Allen struggled to read the Hawkeye's defense as he threw 23 of 40 with 2 interceptions and no touchdowns. He has an uphill climb to live up to the enormous level of hype he garnered this summer.
Florida State has a tough defense, but Bo Scarborough has to perform better. Scarbrough only managed 2.7 YPC as he ran the ball 15 times for only 40 yards, while teammate Damien Harris ran the ball only 9 times for 73 yards. Big Bo needs to play better if he wants to be the first Bama back taken this spring.
What a bummer for Francois. Francois was hanging in against a tough Bama defense, but unfortunately, he came down with a torn patellar tendon late in the game. Hopefully he will be back next year to play again and reach his sky-high potential.
Chris Warren III, RB, Texas
Unlike many of his teammates, Chris Warren did not have that bad of a game against Maryland. However, the talented back needs more carries and opportunities to raise his draft stock than he got on Saturday (6 carries for 31 yards, 2 catches for 19 yards). If he doesn't get the carries, he probably will not be drafted.
Jermaine Carter Jr., LB, Maryland
Jermain Carter caught my eye on the very first play of Texas vs. Maryland, where he crushed Shane Buechele on a sack (He finished the game with 7 tackles and two sacks). Carter is a mean and athletic linebacker with some coverage skills, and I am excited to see more of him against Big Ten competition.
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| Jaleel Scott |
Drew Lock, QB, Missouri
7 touchdowns. That is how many Lock threw against Missouri State. Lock has a huge arm that scouts will fall in love with, but his most encouraging stat from the weekend was his 61.8% completion rating, up from 54.6% in 2016. If he keeps that completion percentage up, he could be a fast riser.
Jaleel Scott, New Mexico State
He is the guy who made this highlight reel catch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_b470bCDiEY). Jaleel Scott shredded Arizona State's porous secondary for 8 receptions, 149 yards, and two touchdowns. Add in that he is 6'6'' and 215 pounds, and Scott could rocket up draft boards.
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