Notre Dame TE Cole Kmet is a ‘Year 1 starter’ and the best prospect at the position in the 2020 NFL Draft, according to a scout. ‘He blocks,’ the scout said. ‘He’s big. He’s a good athlete in the pass game. Good hands.’
Monthly Archives: April 2020
NFL | Lynn Bowden expects to do it all
Kentucky WR Lynn Bowden said he expects to be used in a similar fashion to San Francisco 49ers WR Deebo Samuel. ‘Every team I talked to wanted to use me in multiple ways,’ Bowden said. ‘Running back. Receiver. Some Wildcat quarterback. Punt return.’
NFL | Malcolm Perry to carve out role?
Navy WR Malcolm Perry’s ‘unique skill set’ should allow him be selected in the 2020 NFL Draft, according to Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta. ‘I would expect him to make a team and be a contributor at some point,’ DeCosta said. ‘I think he’s going to be a great story.’
Giants | Andrew Thomas a target for NYG?
Georgia OT Andrew Thomas is the preferred target of the New York Giants, who hold the No. 4 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, according to sources.
Rams | Cooper Kupp’s usage tailed off late
Los Angeles Rams WR Cooper Kupp was targeted 46 times in four September games and 41 times in four October games in 2019, but he saw a total of only 47 targets in his final eight outings.
Cardinals | Larry Fitzgerald’s hands steady as ever
Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald did not commit a drop in 2019 – the only player with more than 51 catches or 90-plus targets to be able to make that claim.
Panthers | D.J. Moore had a November to remember
Carolina Panthers WR D.J. Moore averaged 110.5 receiving yards in four November games last season. He averaged no more than 67.5 receiving yards in any other month (December).
Buccaneers | Huge jump forward in 2019 for Chris Godwin
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin averaged 6.7 yards after the catch per reception in 2019, a broken tackle once every 10.8 receptions and was charged with a drop only on 0.8 percent of his 121 targets. In 2018, he averaged 4.2 yards after the catch per reception, a broken tackle once every 29.5 receptions and was charged with a drop on 3.2 percent of his 95 targets.
Falcons | Calvin Ridley made major strides in 2019
Atlanta Falcons WR Calvin Ridley produced 45 more receiving yards (866-821) in 2019 despite playing three fewer games than he did in 2018. Furthermore, Ridley was charged with only three drops on 93 targets in 2019 after committing 10 drops on 92 targets as a rookie.
Saints | Michael Thomas had better hands in 2018
New Orleans Saints WR Michael Thomas was charged with only three drops on 147 targets in 2018 – a drop percentage of two percent – but committed six drops on 185 targets in 2019 – a drop percentage of 3.2.