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Kimani Vidal: Player Profile
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Kimani Vidal: Player Profile

Kimani Vidal may have been down the consensus rankings but his experience in a gap scheme may mean he has a path to becoming the lead back in Greg Roman's…

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Ryan Watkins May 14, 2024 2
Joe Alt Player Profile
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Joe Alt Player Profile

Joe Alt might have been Ryan Watkins’ OT1 in this class but he orginally didn't want to take him at #5. Here are Ryan’s scouting notes on why he’s a…

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Ryan Watkins May 7, 2024 14
Junior Colson Prospect Profile
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Junior Colson Prospect Profile

Junior Colson was Ryan Watkins' LB1 in this class. Here are Ryan's scouting notes on why he' a perfect fit for the Bolts.

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Ryan Watkins May 3, 2024 6
Ladd McConkey
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Ladd McConkey

Although Rome Odunze was a Ryan Watkin's favorite receiver available at #5, getting Ladd McConkey in the 2nd round was a excellent value. Here are Ryan's scouting notes on what…

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Ryan Watkins May 2, 2024 11
My 2024 defensive prospect rankings by position
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My 2024 defensive prospect rankings by position

by Ryan Watkins With just over a week left until the draft I am finally done with my defensive rankings. It has been a labor of love to do this…

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Ryan Watkins Apr 18, 2024 1

Recent Comments

Maybe by framing O'Leary as much more aggressive than Minter I have done him a disservice because he's most certainly not a reckless gambler like a Flores type DC. He…

→ Why Chris O’Leary’s Chaos Defense is Mike McDaniel’s Perfect Match Sep 7, 2026

Thank you Al. I'll look forward to your take as always and if it's juicy then we can debate it openly on twitter for the dramatic flair we're both fans…

→ Why Chris O’Leary’s Chaos Defense is Mike McDaniel’s Perfect Match Sep 7, 2026

Tau, if your committment to this community is anything to go by then I'm sure that your wife enjoyed a wonderful life with you by her side. I've been with…

→ Personal Update Aug 31, 2026

Thanks for highlighting that mishap Tau. I've changed it now and to be honest the data is even more stark so it only strengthens the case. I don't see the…

→ The Signpost Pick: What Genesis Smith's Acquisition Tells Us About O'Leary's Defense May 16, 2026

I'd agree with finding more of a true NT to supplant Tomlinson in the future but with Mike Elston on board I'd rather push that need to Day 3 in…

→ Draft Prospects 2026: Positional Rankings – Defensive Line Mar 26, 2026

Yeah I see him as a 3T and there's really not many in this class so he's going to go even higher especially with Banks' injury news. I'd be astonished…

→ Stormcloud Prospect Profile: Peter Woods, 3t, Clemson Mar 25, 2026

I feel like I'm higher on Banks than a lot of analysts because to me his flashes are worth the risks of his injury issues. If we could trade back…

→ Draft Prospects 2026: Positional Rankings – Defensive Line Mar 25, 2026

Yeah I'd be very far out on taking him that early. He's better than some options but to take him there means you want an impact player and I just…

→ Stormcloud Prospect Profile: Christen Miller, Defensive Tackle, Georgia Mar 25, 2026

Erick, first of all I want to say that I will be reading your prospect profiles and I'm super excited you're doing them. I have a policy of not reading…

→ Stormcloud Prospect Profile: Domonique Orange, Nose Tackle, Iowa State Mar 20, 2026

Zone blitzes can be separated into two categories: Fire Zone and Replacement Blitzes. Fire Zones end up with 5 or more bodies whereas Replacements (such as creepers) are seen with…

→ Why Chris O'Leary is not just Jesse Minter 2.0 Feb 16, 2026
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