PRO 2020 Rookie Spotlight: Lynn Bowden Jr., WR Kentucky
Lynn Bowden Jr., WR Kentucky Height: 5’10 5/8″ Weight: 204 Hand: 9 3/4″ Arm: 30 7/8″ 40-yard dash: 4.40 (projected) NFL Comparison: Randall Cobb, Julian Edelman 2019 Market Share Numbers 23% receptions 24% receiving yards 11% receiving TDs Pros – unbelievable versatility – a baller who competes like a dog – unbelievably led the SEC
RW Podcast 238: Top 10 Mock Draft with Mike Band
Alex Dunlap is joined by RosterWatch OG Mike Band, now of NFL NextGen Stats, to go over scenarios for the 2020 NFL draft for the Top 10 picks. Stream the podcast here on RosterWatch by clicking here, or you can also listen on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or Google Play. You can support the RosterWatch podcast
PRO 2020 Rookie Spotlight: Donovan Peoples-Jones, WR Michigan
Rookie Spotlight: Donovan Peoples-Jones Height: 6’ 1 5/8” (official) Weight: 212 lbs (official) Hands: 10 1/8” Arm: 33 1/2” 40 yard dash: 4.48 (official) NFL Comparison: Chris Conley Pros – 99th percentile athlete in testing – tracks ball well – prototypical size/speed combo – impressive body control – sharp footwork – big, sticky hands –
PRO 2020 Rookie Spotlight: Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB LSU
Rookie Spotlight: Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Louisiana State University Height: 5’7 1/4” (official) Weight: 207 lbs (official) Hands: 9 5/8” Arm: 29” 40 yard dash: 4.6 (official) NFL Comparison: Ray Rice, Maurice Jones-Drew, Ameer Abdullah Pros – shows patience waiting for blocks – agility in tight spaces – protects the ball – great vision – big, soft
PRO 2020 Rookie Spotlight: Anthony McFarland, RB Maryland
Anthony McFarland, RB Maryland Height: 5’8 1/8″ Weight: 208 Hand: 8 7/8″ Arm: 30 3/8″ 40-yard dash: 4.44 NFL Comparison: Darrell Henderson, Deandre Washington, Isaiah Pead Pros – legit breakaway speed; runs even faster than he tests – compact, tightly wound body that does not present much surface area to defenders – gets small through
PRO 2020 Rookie Spotlight: Laviska Shenault, WR Colorado
Rookie Spotlight: Laviska Shenault, University of Colorado Height: 6’ 5/8” (official) Weight: 227 lbs (official) Hands: 9” Arm: 31 7/8” 40 yard dash: 4.58 (official) NFL Comparison: Cordarelle Patterson, A.J. Brown Pros – physical, consistently beats the press – extremely versatile, played x, y and z – fearless – tracks ball in air well –
Dynasty Trade Targets – David Johnson, Darius Slayton, Rodney Anderson, Jalen Hurd
Dynasty Trade Targets – David Johnson, Darius Slayton, Rodney Anderson, Jalen Hurd by Alan Seslowsky With the NFL draft about a week away, RosterWatch has noticed the dynasty trade market becoming increasingly active. We have received a noticeable increase in social media questions about player values, rookie pick values, and polls asking who won this
PRO 2020 Rookie Spotlight: JK Dobbins, RB Ohio State
JK Dobbins, RB Ohio State Height: 5’9 1/2″ Weight: 209 Hand: 9 1/2″ Arm: 29 3/4″ NFL Comparison: Emmitt Smith, Ezekiel Elliott, Devonta Freeman Pros – thick, compact body with true breakaway ability – verified elite athlete despite no combine/pro day metrics – elite vision and instincts at all levels of the field – natural
PRO 2020 Rookie Spotlight: Cam Akers, RB Florida State
Cam Akers, RB Florida State Height: 5’10 3/8″ Weight: 217 Hand: 9″ Arm: 30 5/8″ 40-time: 4.47 NFL Comparison: Jay Ajayi, Joseph Addai, Marshawn Lynch Pros – overcame horrible blocking and a bad offensive cast to be very productive – can clearly create on his own – good functional agility – instinctive navigation through line
PRO 2020 Rookie Spotlight: Jalen Reagor, WR TCU
Rookie Spotlight: Jalen Reagor, Texas Christian University Height: 5’ 10 5/8” (official) Weight: 206 lbs (official) Hands: 9 1/2” Arm: 31 3/8” 40 yard dash: 4.47 (official) NFL Comparison: Jeremy Maclin, Curtis Samuel, Percy Harvin Pros – explosive – high points the ball – dangerous on every level – plays fast – extremely athletic –
