Month: July 2022

NFL Power Ranking Pre-training Camp

by Barb Layton

I love this time of year. It is so interesting to see all the lists and how people rank the teams and players. This is my first one for the year and when the season starts, I will be doing one each week on Tuesday.

It was hard to put the middle of the pack teams. They could have been in a different alignment, but I think it looks accurate. I just fill the Bills and Rams are the top 2 teams.

Let’s get started:

  1. Bills
  2. Rams
  3. Packers
  4. Ravens
  5. Chiefs
  6. Buccaneers
  7. 49ers
  8. Bengals
  9. Chargers
  10. Cardinals
  11. Cowboys
  12. Broncos
  13. Eagles
  14. Colts
  15. Raiders
  16. Titans
  17. Steelers
  18. Patriots
  19. Browns
  20. Saints
  21. Vikings
  22. Seahawks
  23. Lions
  24. Commanders
  25. Jets
  26. Panthers
  27. Giants
  28. Dolphins
  29. Bears
  30. Falcons
  31. Texans
  32. Jaguars

Robert Morris 2023 NFL Draft Prospects

by James Layton

It’s been a long time since a Colonial was drafted. The last Colonial to be drafted was RB Tim Hall in the 1996 NFL Draft by the Raiders. This is one of those teams that was affected in 2020 by Covid, they only played three games.

A lot of this team in made up of Freshmans and Sophomores.

A couple of my favorite players are RB Alijah Jackson (Senior) and Safety Lorenzo Euline (Junior).

Let’s get into it.

Seniors

  • 2 Alijah Jackson, RB
  • 22 D’Andre Hicks, WR
  • 9 Demonte Martin, WR
  • 4 Jacob White, S
  • 21 Sydney Audiger, DB
  • 93 George Souders, P
  • 40 Grant Fairman, DE
  • 60 Trevor Renfro, OL
  • 69 Hayden Baron, OL

Underclassmen

  • 19 Lorenzo Euline, S Junior
  • 0 Ricardo Watson, DL Redshirt Junior
  • 28 Tony Brown, LB Redshirt Junior
  • Jamar Shegog, LB Redshirt Junior

Penn State 2023 NFL Draft Prospects

by James Layton

Today let take a look at the Penn State prospects for the 2023 NFL Draft. In the past few years Penn State has produced several top prospects. They had eight players drafted, three of which were drafted within the top 50 picks.

The players I’m really high on are QB Sean Clifford, DT PJ Mustipher, and CB Joey Porter Jr.

Let’s get into it.

Seniors

  • 14 Sean Clifford, QB
  • 97 PJ Mustipher, DT
  • 46 Nick Tarburton, DE
  • 0 Jonathan Sutherland, LB
  • 72 Bryce Effner, OL
  • 70 Juice Scruggs, OL
  • 91 Chris Stoll, LS
  • 5 Mitchell Tinsley, WR

Underclassmen

  • 86 Brenton Strange, TE Redshirts Junior
  • 3 Parker Washington, WR Sophomore
  • 1 Keandre Lambert-Smith, WR Sophomore
  • 23 Curtis Jacobs, LB Sophomore
  • 9 Joey Porter Jr, CB Redshirt Junior
  • 99 Coziah Izzard, DT Redshirt Junior
  • 91 Dvon Ellies, DT Redshirt Junior
  • 92 Smith Vilbert, DE Redshirt Junior
  • 25 Daequan Hardy, CB Redshirt Junior
  • 79 Caedan Wallace, OT Redshirt Junior

Pittsburgh Panthers 2023 NFL Draft Prospects

by James Layton

It’s never too early to start looking at the upcoming draft prospects. So today we start with the Pittsburgh Panthers. The panthers have been on the rise in producing NFL talent the past few seasons.

This year a couple of players I’m really high on this year are DE Habakkuk Baldonado, DT Calijah Kancey, and OT Carter Warren.

Let’s get into it.

Seniors

  • 22 Vincent Davis, RB
  • 5 Jared Wayne, WR
  • 31 Erick Hallett, S
  • 7 Sirvocea Dennis, LB
  • 25 AJ Woods, CB
  • 87 Habakkuk Baldonado, DE
  • 14 Marquis Williams, CB
  • 30 Brandon George, LB
  • 92 Tyler Bentley, DT
  • 5 Deslin Alexandre, DE
  • 6 John Morgan, DE
  • 53 Jake Kradel, G/C
  • 55 Marcus Minor, G
  • 57 Gabe Houy, T/G
  • 60 Owen Drexel, C
  • 77 Carter Warren, OT

Underclassmen

  • 2 Isreal Abanikanda, RB Junior
  • 9 Brandon Hill, S Redshirt Junior
  • 12 MJ Devonshire, CB Redshirt Junior
  • 8 Calijah Kancey, DT Redshirt Junior
  • 50 Dayon Hayes, DE Junior
  • 91 Sam Scarton, K Redshirt Junior

Top 25 Fantasy Football Rookies

By Barb Layton

This is the best time of year. Football season is right around the corner. It means fantasy football leagues are preparing for battle.

So, many rookies will let themselves be known on the gridiron this year. Who will prove to be the kings of the rooks this year. Kenny Pickett very well could be one. Let’s take a look at my top 25.

  1. Kenny Pickett, QB Steelers
  2. Drake London, WR Falcons
  3. Kenneth Walker, RB Seahawks
  4. Jamerson Williams, WR Lions
  5. George Pickens, WR Steelers
  6. Brian Robinson, RB Commanders
  7. Chris Olave, WR Saints
  8. Wan’Dale Robinson, WR Giants
  9. Jahan Dotson, WR Packers
  10. Desmond Ridder, QB Falcons
  11. Christian Watson, WR Packers
  12. David Bell, RB Browns
  13. Isaiah Spiller, RB Chargers
  14. Skyy Moore, WR Chiefs
  15. Treylon Burks, WR Titans
  16. Matt Corral, QB Panthers
  17. Rachaad White, RB Buccaneers
  18. Cade York, K Browns
  19. Alec Pierce, WR Colts
  20. Calvin Austin, WR Steelers
  21. Zamir White, RB Raiders
  22. Garrett Wilson, WR Jets
  23. Breece Hall, RB Jets
  24. Malik Willis, QB Titans
  25. Tre McBride, TE Cardinals

Top 25 Fantasy Football Sleepers

By Barb Layton

My favorite time of year is football season, especially fantasy football. So today we are going to look at top 25 fantasy football sleepers. Each year a new player will emerge as the next superstar. Who will it be this year?

  1. Trey Lance, QB 49ers
  2. Kenneth Walker, RB Seahawks
  3. Drew Lock, QB Seahawks
  4. Miles Sanders, RB Eagles
  5. Trevor Lawrence, QB Jaguars
  6. Matt Ryan, QB Colts
  7. Russell Gage, WR Buccaneers
  8. Chase Olave, WR Saints
  9. Justin Fields, QB Bears
  10. Breece Hall, RB Jets
  11. Gabriel Davis, WR Bills
  12. Irv Smith, TE Vikings
  13. J.K. Dobbins, RB Ravens
  14. Mitch Trubisky, QB Steelers
  15. Rashod Bateman, WR Ravens
  16. AJ Dillon, RB Packers
  17. Pat Freiermuth, TE Steelers
  18. Cole Kmet, TE Bears
  19. Skyy Moore, WR Chiefs
  20. Calvin Austin, WR Steelers
  21. Adam Thielen, WR Vikings
  22. Logan Thomas, TE Commanders
  23. Christian Kirk, WR Dolphins
  24. Desmond Ridder, QB Falcons
  25. Drake London, WR Falcons

2022 NFL Draft: Unsigned Draft Picks

by James Layton

As of right now there are still twenty-three unsigned draft picks. In the past week the Jets have signed 4th round pick OT Max Mitchell.

It’s surprising how many second-round draft picks are still unsigned.

Let’s into the list.

  1. Falcons: Arnold Ebikete, OLB
  2. Falcons: Desmond Ridder, QB
  3. Ravens: David Ojabo, OLB
  4. Ravens: Daniel Faalele, OT
  5. Ravens: Jalyn Armour-Davis, CB
  6. Panthers: Matt Corral, QB
  7. Bears: Jaquan Brisker, S
  8. Browns: Perrion Winfrey, DT
  9. Packers: Christian Watson, WR
  10. Vikings: Andrew Booth Jr, CB
  11. Vikings: Ed Ingram, G
  12. Saints: Alontae Taylor, CB
  13. Giants: Wan’Dale Robinson, WR
  14. Giants: Daniel Bellinger, TE
  15. Giants: Dane Belton, S
  16. Jets: Breece Hall, RB
  17. Seahawks: Boye Mafe, DE
  18. Seahawks: Kenneth Walker III, RB
  19. Seahawks: Coby Bryant, CB
  20. Buccaneers: Logan Hall, DE
  21. Buccaneers: Cade Otton, TE
  22. Titans: Roger McCreary, CB
  23. Titans: Malik Willis, QB

Top 25 Fantasy Football Rookies

by James Layton

Rookies are always going to be a big part of fantasy football. Today I ranked my top twenty-five rookies for this season so far. More in likely this will change during the preseason, but as of today these are my rankings.

Let’s get into the rankings.

  1. Kenny Pickett, QB Steelers
  2. Kenneth Walker III, RB Seahawks
  3. Jahan Dotson, WR Commanders
  4. Drake London, WR Falcons
  5. Christian Watson, WR Packers
  6. Alec Pierce, WR Colts
  7. Skyy Moore, Chiefs
  8. George Pickens, WR Steelers
  9. Treylon Burks, WR Titans
  10. Breece Hall, RB Jets
  11. Romeo Doubs, WR Packers
  12. Tyquan Thornton, WR Patriots
  13. Calvin Austin III, WR Steelers
  14. Velus Jones, WR Bears
  15. James Cook, RB Bills
  16. Desmond Ridder, QB Falcons
  17. Cade Otton, TE Buccaneers
  18. Khalil Shakir, WR Bills
  19. Greg Dulcich, TE Broncos
  20. Kyle Phillips, WR Titans
  21. Jeremy Ruckert, TE Jets
  22. Jerome Ford, RB Browns
  23. Trey McBride, TE Cardinals
  24. Wan’Dale Robinson, WR Giants
  25. David Bell, WR Browns

Top 25 Fantasy Football Sleepers

by James Layton

Fantasy Football is soon to be in full affect. I thought I would do my top twenty-five fantasy sleepers for this season.

Some of these players did have some playing time last season, but it was only a sample size for them. These players will have an expanded workload this season, so they more in likely will be mid to late round picks.

Let’s get into the rankings.

  1. Trey Lance, QB 49ers
  2. Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB Chiefs
  3. Kenneth Walker III, RB Seahawks
  4. JK Dobbins, RB Ravens
  5. Quez Watkins, WR Eagles
  6. Bryan Edwards, WR Falcons
  7. Travis Etienne, RB Jaguars
  8. Ashton Dulin, WR Colts
  9. Matt Breida, RB Giants
  10. Equanimeous St. Brown, WR Bears
  11. Cedrick Wilson, WR Dolphins
  12. Justin Fields, QB Bears
  13. Ray-Ray McCloud, WR 49ers
  14. Rondale Moore, WR Cardinals
  15. Michael Carter, RB Jets
  16. Amari Cooper, WR Browns
  17. Tyler Conklin, TE Jets
  18. Chubba Hubbard, RB Panters
  19. Austin Hooper, TE Titans
  20. Justin Watson, WR Chiefs
  21. Calvin Austin III, WR Steelers
  22. Nick Vannett, TE Saints
  23. Mitchell Trubisky, QB Steelers
  24. Tyler Johnson, WR Buccaneers
  25. Zach Wilson, QB Jets

Top 10 Fantasy Football Defenses

by James Layton

Today we take a look at my top ten defenses for fantasy football. These rankings have changed in the past couple of weeks, after looking at the defensive staff roster changes.

Let’s get to the rankings.

  1. Bills
  2. Steelers
  3. Cowboys
  4. Colts
  5. Packers
  6. 49ers
  7. Chargers
  8. Ravens
  9. Eagles
  10. Rams

Let me know who you would draft for your defense.