https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/guide/page/4/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/guide/connor-williams-ot-texas/[videopress TRF6rfwk autoplay=true]   It’s hard to believe now, but Connor Williams was relentlessly bullied growing up as an oversized pre-teen. Now, he’s taking it out on defensive linemen as one of the premier tackle prospects in the draft at 6-foot-6, 315 pounds.   Williams dealt with a knee...4576Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/guide/maurice-hurst-jr-dt-michigan/[wpvideo YpqOknP3 autoplay=true]   At an agile 280 pounds, Maurice Hurst Jr. shapes up to be a disruptive 3-technique defensive tackle in the NFL – assuming a heart condition doesn’t affect his career trajectory.   Hurst, whose father was a former Patriot, was sent home from the combine with an...4575Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/guide/isaiah-wynn-g-georgia/  In four years at Georgia, Isaiah Wynn blocked for over 1,100 passes at either left guard or left tackle, only allowing four sacks.   That’s the type of consistency an NFL teams hopes to get out of the 6-foot-2, 300-pound Wynn, a second-team A.P. All-American.   He likely shapes up to be a g...4574Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/guide/calvin-ridley-wr-alabama/[wpvideo eBQhawJc autoplay=true]   Though he might have peaked his freshman year at Alabama, Calvin Ridley still earned the right to be one of the top receivers in this year’s draft.   He averaged 927 yards over his three years with the Crimson Tide, catching 19 touchdowns along the way. His 4.4...4573Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/guide/vita-vea-nt-washington/[wpvideo dhiILFUW autoplay=true]   Looking for a game-wrecking nose tackle? Vita Vea out of Washington might be your guy. This 6-foot-5, 340-pound behemoth performed 41 reps of 225 pounds at the combine bench press, yet still managed to run a respectable 5.1 in the 40-yard dash.   He was conside...4572Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/guide/sam-darnold-qb-usc/[wpvideo XpZN87Xb autoplay=true]   Sam Darnold hasn’t generated the headlines of Baker Mayfield, Josh Rosen or Lamar Jackson, but he’s still very much in play to be one of the top picks in the draft.   As a redshirt freshman, Darnold led USC to a Rose Bowl victory as he threw for 31 touchdowns a...4571Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/guide/tremaine-edmunds-lb-virginia-tech/  At 6-foot-5, 250 pounds, Tremaine Edmunds of Virginia Tech is physically imposing. His combination of athleticism and size means he could play outside linebacker or edge rusher at the next level.   And he’s only a teenager.   Edmunds won’t turn 20 years old until the week after the draft, p...4570Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/guide/harold-landry-de-boston-college/[wpvideo r9gq8uSo autoplay=true]   Harold Landry likely would have been a first-round pick if he’d left Boston College after his junior season, during which he led the nation with 16.5 sacks, not to mention seven forced fumbles and 22 tackles for loss.   But the second-team All-American returned...4569Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/guide/jaire-alexander-cb-louisville/[wpvideo qVJdNJZC autoplay=true]   Like Minkah Fitzpatrick, cornerback Jaire Alexander -- an All-ACC selection -- put together a remarkable sophomore season that put him on the radar. His five interceptions, nine passes defended and 39 tackles in 2016 turned out to be his best season as his spent...4568Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/guide/denzel-ward-cb-ohio-state/[wpvideo tcxgXW4Z autoplay=true]   Denzel Ward, the former teammate of Marshon Lattimore can only hope to have the same level of pro success as last year’s New Orleans Saints first-round pick.   Lattimore, the Defensive Rookie of the Year a season ago, became an immediate shutdown corner in the...4567Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/guide/lamar-jackson-qb-louisville/[wpvideo QgpxCAG2 autoplay=true]   Lamar Jackson produced 119 touchdowns in his three-year Louisville career.   Fifty with his legs.   This dual-threat quarterback has become one of the most fascinating prospects in the draft. He’s been forced to stave off suggestions that he switch to wide rec...4566Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/guide/derwin-james-s-florida-state/[wpvideo VaYpptrt autoplay=true]   Despite missing most of his sophomore season at Florida State with a meniscus injury, Derwin James rebuilt his stock quickly with a brilliant junior season – ignoring the Seminoles’ poor record -- that has him in position to be a top-10 pick.   James, a safety,...4565Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/guide/baker-mayfield-qb-oklahoma/[wpvideo 8ekhfDQF autoplay=true]   After putting up video-game numbers in the defense-optional Big 12, millions will be watching intently to see if Baker Mayfield can translate that success to the NFL. Mayfield finished his career – one year with Texas Tech; three with Oklahoma – with 131 touchdo...4564Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/guide/roquan-smith-lb-georgia/[wpvideo 9rWHQEHp autoplay=true]   After a relatively quiet first two seasons at Georgia, Roquan Smith emerged during Georgia’s run to the College Football Playoff title game. The extra playoff games helped him amass 137 tackles, which tied for seventh in Division I. He also added 6.5 sacks and 1...4563Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/guide/bradley-chubb-de-north-carolina-state/[wpvideo x87qIdOe autoplay=true]   Let’s start here: He’s the best North Carolina State defensive lineman since Mario Williams, the former No. 1 overall pick.   Bradley Chubb elected to return for his senior season after putting up gaudy numbers as a junior with 10 sacks, 21 tackles for loss and...4562Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/guide/minkah-fitzpatrick-db-alabama/[wpvideo xlnfl6nV autoplay=true]   Is he the league’s next Honey Badger? Minkah Fitzpatrick profiles as a versatile defensive back that can play corner, nickel or safety, which he did at Alabama and contributed to a pair of national championship teams.   At 6-foot-1, 200 pounds, Fitzpatrick has...4561Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/guide/quenton-nelson-og-notre-dame/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuCivHHPK0U   At 6-foot-5 and a formidable 330 pounds, Quenton Nelson is almost assured to be the first offensive lineman taken in the draft.   He started at left guard for three seasons at Notre Dame next to other top prospect Mike McGlinchey, making for a devast...4550Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/guide/saquon-barkley-rb-penn-state/[wpvideo XqqP6bgg autoplay=true]   The consensus no. 1 running back in the draft, Saquon Barkley, a three-year college star, is sure to make one NFL offensive coordinator very happy.   He won Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year in consecutive seasons at Penn State with monster campaigns in whic...4549Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/guide/josh-rosen-qb-ucla/[wpvideo j58LztSV autoplay=true]   He might be the eventual top pick in the draft, but he doesn’t come without some baggage.   Josh Rosen put together three solid seasons at UCLA with 59 combined touchdowns against 26 interceptions. But some pundits have concerns about injury – Rosen had shoulde...4548Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/guide/draft-guide-arif-hasans-consensus-board/OTHER CONSENSUS BOARD CONTENT: Forecasters vs Evaluators Most Polarizing Players 2018 Big Board Awards Top 20 Analytic Profiles   The Consensus Big Board is here! We've gathered of 48 big boards this year from talented evaluators and draft analysts across the spectrum, including third-party s...4547Mon, 23 Apr 2018 00:00:57 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/guide/draft-guide-top-40-players/Make sure to browse the entire Zone Coverage Draft Guide.   VIKINGS TARGETS VIKINGS NEEDS POSITION RANKINGS VIKINGS DRAFT TRENDS ARIF HASAN'S CONSENSUS BOARD   Here it is. Your 2018 NFL Draft Top 40. These rankings reflect the best players in the draft -- not a mock draft.   Enjoy the v...4546Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/guide/draft-guide-minnesota-vikings-targets/Make sure to browse the entire Zone Coverage Draft Guide.   TOP 40 PLAYERS VIKINGS NEEDS POSITION RANKINGS VIKINGS DRAFT TRENDS ARIF HASAN'S CONSENSUS BOARD   Time to focus in on who the Vikings might be taking in the 2018 draft. These prospects are being recommended after taking into ac...4545Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/guide/draft-guide-position-rankings-top-5/Make sure to browse the entire Zone Coverage Draft Guide.   TOP 40 PLAYERS VIKINGS NEEDS VIKINGS TARGETS VIKINGS DRAFT TRENDS ARIF HASAN'S CONSENSUS BOARD   Welcome to the Zone Coverage position rankings, as agreed upon by the staff.   Check out our top five players in each category and...4544Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/guide/draft-guide-minnesota-vikings-draft-trends/Make sure to browse the entire Zone Coverage Draft Guide.   TOP 40 PLAYERS POSITION RANKINGS VIKINGS TARGETS VIKINGS NEEDS ARIF HASAN'S CONSENSUS BOARD   Before reading, it’s important to note that evaluating a team’s drafting habits is an inexact science. There are myriad variables that...4537Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/guide/welcome-to-the-2018-zone-coverage-draft-guide/It's draft season, which means it's time to channel your inner Mel Kiper and get familiar with the prospects.   Hopefully, this Zone Coverage Draft Guide helps you with that.   Together, Sam Ekstrom, Arif Hasan and Luke Inman put their heads together and created a guide that hopefully gets you u...4532Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000