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THREE STRENGTHS (FROM NFL.COM’s DRAFT PROFILE) •  “Impressive redirect power to press and collapse edge rusher.” … This is the type of thing I like reading about an offensive line prospect. •  “Big body is hard to maneuver around..” … Three were too many times in recent years when it was too easy for defensive players to get around blockers. Perhaps being an extra-large human will help matters here. •  “Play experience at both tackle spots and at guard.” … As was th...

2021 NFL draft: Detroit Lions select Oregon State RB Jermar Jefferson in seventh round Updated May 01, 2021; Posted May 01, 2021 Oregon State running back Jermar Jefferson (6) is brought down by Stanford inside linebacker Levani Damuni (30) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Corvallis, Ore., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. Stanford won 27-24. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)AP Facebook Share ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions found a new piece for their backfield with the team’s last s...

Comments Jeffrey T. Barnes/Associated Press NFL history is littered with players who have dominated the league despite entering the pros as undrafted free agents. Examples over the last few decades include quarterbacks Warren Moon, Tony Romo and Kurt Warner, linebackers James Harrison and London Fletcher, wide receivers Rod Smith and Wes Welker, running back Priest Holmes, tight end Antonio Gates and defensive tackle John Randle. With the NFL draft now complete, all 32 teams are clamoring to si...

Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images Knee-jerk Reactions are immediate responses to a situation without taking the time to analyze the situation. That’s something as sports fans that we typically do. Especially if you are a full blood Yinzer, or even just a part Yinzer. As is the custom, I compile my knee jerk thoughts and publish them immediately after each Steelers game. It’s my version of running my mouth first and apologizing later. So with that being said, I’m going to employ that ph...

Jimmy Morrissey came to Pittsburgh as a walk-on but developed into a four-year starter, team captain, and three-time All-ACC Selection. His career culminated with earning the 2020 Burlsworth Trophy, which is presented each year to the most outstanding player in college football who began his career as a walk-on. Morrissey was a consistent performer throughout his college career which was spent at center with the exception of one start at right guard in 2020. He’s a positional blocker that pl...

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images This is another nice pick for the Browns. I had him mocked to the Steelers in Round 4. Hudson is a raw and athletic specimen that will need to improve his pass-protection skills. But he could be a future starter at LT once he grows into the role. Hudson will have time to gel at the next level. Ryland B.: Hudson is an athletic, raw prospect at offensive tackle coming out of Cincinnati. It’s easy to see why people like him so much on tape, as he’s big, powe...

Instant Analysis: What you need to know about Cowboys 2021 Draft pick Matt Farniok The Cowboys shored up their offensive line depth Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images The Cowboys’ draft is complete, and they’ve shockingly used all 11 of their draft picks. The final one, at 238th overall, was Nebraska guard Matt Farniok. There isn’t too much information out there about Farniok, aside from mentions about him during his playing days with the Cornhuskers. Even The Draft Network doesn’t ...

Carl Tucker Goes Undrafted, Signs With the Dolphins After not being selected in the 2021 NFL Draft, Alabama grad-transfer tight end Carl Tucker has been signed by the Miami Dolphins. Weighing in at 248 pounds and standing tall at 6-foot-2, Tucker is a tall, strong tight end. In an interview with “The Draft Network,” Tucker acknowledged his “physicality” as one of his best traits. “I hang my hat on my physicality. I don’t think there are many tight ends in this draft class that are a...

Let’s Boogie: Bills add Carlos Basham Jr. in Round 2 (5 things to know) Updated 1:14 AM; Today 9:48 PM Clemsons Trevor Lawrence (16) is sacked by Wake Forests Carlos Basham Jr. (18) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)Chuck Burton - AP Facebook Share The Buffalo Bills know the path to the Super Bowl runs through Kansas City. Buffalo has the offensive firepower to knock off the Chiefs, but their defense str...

Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images With their second pick in the third round, the Raiders selected linebacker/safety Divine Deablo from Virginia Tech. In his career, he racked up 206 tackles with 12.5 coming for loss. He also added six interceptions with 11 pass breakups and three forced fumbles. Divine Deablo came to Virginia Tech to play wide receiver but transitioned to safety after his freshman season—he went on to start for three seasons. While he enters the NFL with plenty of experi...