Is it Too Early To Start Looking at 2017 NFL Draft Prospects?

[nflscouting]

Hi folks, Dave-Te Thomas here. I am a long-time scouting analysts for the league. Last year, I decided to start a blog to provide draft fans with a different draft perspective. I am launching my pre-draft info now and was wondering if you might want me to post reports/links here. Here is a sample of one report. Check it out. Your opinion counts. Also, below it is a link to the 2016 draft, so you can get an idea of the "total package." Thanks
THE 2017 NFL DRAFT REPORT’S 2016 PRESEASON ANALYSIS AND RATINGS OF THE 2017 TAILBACK DRAFT CLASS

Ah, the “Return of the Big BacK” is upon us folks, led by Louisiana State sensation, Leonard Fournette. The top offensive player on our ratings board, the Tiger will possibly see a challenge mounted for that honor, if Georgia’s Nick Chubb can prove he is over knee woes. Injuries also see Wisconsin’s Corey Clement return to action, as most scouts regard him as the best slasher in this draft class. He will probably split time in the backfield, as both Clement and Oluwadare Ogunbowale looked sensation toting the pigskin throughout spring camp. Joining Fournette, Chubb and Clement as strong first round candidates are Florida State’s Davin Cook and multi-talented Stanford star, Christian McCaffrey. Another rising star who could make next year’s draft bountiful with featured ball carriers is Oregon’s speedy Royce Freeman, a 230-pound bruiser with 4.4 speed. This is our expanded report. The previous link was to the ratings only, but inside, we have added position overview, player statistics, analysis and scouting excerpts, along with photos to give it a nice few hours of reading material. An update on the position’s draft history is also included. The link to the position ratings and analysis can be located here;

http://nfldraftreport.sportsblog.co...e-2017-nfl-draft-eligible-tailback-class.html

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[cardncubfan]

Thanks for the post Dave. Do you have any thoughts on our 2016 draft class?

 

[GatorAZ]

Never too early. I'm already waiting for Jacob Eason in the 2019 draft.

 

[Ohcrap75]

Thanks for sharing. Keep it coming!

 

[Ohcrap75]

I would definitely like to hear more about your assessment of Nkemdiche. I understand that he got drunk/high and fell through a window, but if he had just fallen on the floor would you view him any differently? Comparing him to Underwood seems a bit extreme to me. With the reported drug use of Bosa and Elliott, are they looked at the same? I have watched many interviews and read many stories that have portrayed Nkemdiche to be very unique, thoughtful, artistic and family orientated. Outside of one night of getting high, which I'm willing to bet almost all drafted ahead of him have done, is there any other evidence to support comparing him to Dimitrius Underwood? A guy who had major mental health issues? I would love to hear your thoughts!

Here's a link for those of you who aren't aware of Underwood's story

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dimitrius_Underwood

 

[Harry]

These posts would add quality draft info to this board. I'm sure everyone here would be grateful for the opportunity to read them. Thanks for your support Dave!

 

[Jetstream Green]

Running backs, cool... but we are your Arizona Cardinals and would appreciate any thoughts on QBs and ILB