NFL Draft

We talked to 12 NFL scouts after the Combine and here were our biggest takeaways

by
Damond Talbot
March 6, 2019

Kyler Murray interviewed horribly according to Charlie Casserly, but it won’t matter according to the people I talked too

Every year the NFL Scouting Combine is one of the most interesting times. Many players will help their stock, some will fall, and some will diminish. Well after the Scouting Combine, I talked to 12 NFL scouts about the experience asking them the same questions. Some of their answers were interesting, so let’s find out what they said.

On the NFL Draft:

Josh Rosen to the Patriots?

I talked to some today who all believe that Murray is in fact going number one overall. Crazy thing is Patriots we’re the team I kept hearing for Josh Rosen……
— NFL Draft Diamonds (@DraftDiamonds) March 6, 2019

Possible destinations for Josh Rosen?

Some more tidbits were the Redskins, Patriots and Giants could all be in on Rosen. Many thought Patriots would offer the most though. Interesting concept
— NFL Draft Diamonds (@DraftDiamonds) March 6, 2019

DK Metcalf overdrafted?

I had some long conversations tonight with some personnel and many believe DK Metcalf will be overdrafted. Many thought AJ Brown is the better overall player.
— NFL Draft Diamonds (@DraftDiamonds) March 6, 2019

Raiders going after Antonio Brown?

I asked what team had the best chance to land Antonio Brown, Raiders were the team that kept coming up around the league. Many think the Raiders are back to their old ways
— NFL Draft Diamonds (@DraftDiamonds) March 6, 2019

Rising up the boards?

Two wide outs who got a ton of love from scouts were Hakeem Butler, many said he now has a first round grade. Another one that has been flying up boards is Andy Isabella from UMass. Scouts have falling in love with him and he killed his interviews
— NFL Draft Diamonds (@DraftDiamonds) March 6, 2019

Isabella in the first?

I asked a team how high could Isabella go, he said if a team took him at the bottom of the first no one would say it was a reach. WOW
— NFL Draft Diamonds (@DraftDiamonds) March 6, 2019

Small Schooler made a name for himself?

I asked about my small schoolers, and everyone is in love with Khalen Saunders. They just thought he was so down to earth and explosive. The two most used words in the conversation
— NFL Draft Diamonds (@DraftDiamonds) March 6, 2019

The Top 3 all have one player in the same spot?

I asked 12 NFL personnel today give me their top three draft picks for Arizona, San Francisco and Jets and 9 said Murray, Bosa, Williams 1,2,3. 1 said Murray, Bosa, Allen and 2 said Murray, Williams, Bosa
— NFL Draft Diamonds (@DraftDiamonds) March 6, 2019

One player falling out the top 10?

I asked what player could fall out of the top 10 that everyone believed was a sure fire guy, and the most mentioned name was Ed Oliver from Houston
— NFL Draft Diamonds (@DraftDiamonds) March 6, 2019

Who will replace the man above in the top 10?

I asked what player could sneak into the top 10 who may have been on the outside looking in, and the most common answer was Andre Dillard from Washington State.
— NFL Draft Diamonds (@DraftDiamonds) March 6, 2019

Biggest sleeper?

I asked the question biggest sleeper who may end up going in Round 1 and scouts said the center from A&M, meaning Erik McCoy late
— NFL Draft Diamonds (@DraftDiamonds) March 6, 2019

Some players pissed scouts off with their attitude….

There are several players that scouts have issues with and it is their attitudes. Do not be surprised if some really talented players fall out the top 10 because of their cockiness. Some cannot stand a few big name prospects attitudes, and question their coachability
— NFL Draft Diamonds (@DraftDiamonds) March 6, 2019

How many QB’s in the first round taken?

The last question I have down from the scouts I talked to today and tonight was how many QB's are taken round 1. Out of 12, 12 said 3 Murray, Haskins and Lock
— NFL Draft Diamonds (@DraftDiamonds) March 6, 2019