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I havent been paying attention. Who isn't practicing? -Stewart -Hendrickson -Pratt

Yeah, all the draft picks get guarantees, these UDFA guys typically get 3 year deals because they wouldn't be free until then anyway and league min. Some get big signing bonuses though. We gave that C a signing bonus

That might be league minimum now? Of course there are no guarantees

Guess at the 53 and practice squad IR PS QB Burrow 29 Browning 26 Woodside 26 1 2 Thorne 29 RB Brown 27 Moss 26 Perine 27 Brooks 29 Milton 26 Conley 29 2 4 Brightwell WR Chase 30 Jones 27 Pryor 1 2 Owens 29 Mayes 29 WR Higgins 29 Burton 28 Moore 29 1 2 Burgess WR Iosivas 27 Williams 27 All 28 2 Tinsley TE Gesicki 28 Sample 27 Grandy 26 Hudson 26 McClachlan 28 Taylor 29 2 4 LT Brown 27 Rivers 29 Etienne 29 1 2 Cochran 26 LG Patrick 26 Fairchild 29 2 Volson 26 C Karras 26 Lee 28 McLaughlin 29 2 RG Ford 27 Kirkland 26 Manning 1 2 RT Mims 29 1 Coker Steuber 26 K McPherson 28 1 P Rehkow 27 1 LS Adomitis 26 Wagner 29 1 1 LE Ossai 26 Stewart 30 Sample 26 3 Thomas 26 LT Slaton 27 Jackson 28 Cross 29 1 2 RT Hill 28 Jenkins 28 Gregory 29 1 2 RE Hendrickson 26 Murphy 27 Johnson 28 3 Johnson WLB Burks 27 Carter 29 Heyward 26 1 2 MLB Wilson 28 1 Pratt 26 Giles-Harris 26 SLB Knight 29 Njongmeta 27 2 Young S Battle 27 Anthony 28 Jules 1 2 Key Loyal 29 S Stone 26 Anderson 26 2 CB Turner 27 Newton 28 2 Abraham CB Taylor-Britt 26 Wilson 26 Brooks 1 2 NB Hill 27 Ivey 27 Davis 1 2 Robinson 28 16 53

Heres our full class Payton Thorne-Auburn QB18 Mobile (4.7), 48 starts, 3 time captain, Coaches son/grandson Tahj Brooks-Texas Tech RB22 Round 6 5-9 214, 4.52, team captain, pass blocker Quali Conley-Arizona RB54 116 career catches, good size and bounces off hits Rashod Owens-Oke St WR71 6'2 230 Jordan Moore-Duke WR73 Former QB, great hands, only 3 years at WR, Jamoi Mayes-Cincinnati WR216 PR Kole Taylor-West Virginia TE60 Looks great in highlights, leaping over guys, making good catches, 6-7, 78 combined catches last 2 years Seth McLaughlin-OSU C3 35 career starts at C at OSU and Bama, won Rimington trophy, ruptured Achiles in November Dylan Fairchild-Georgia G7 Round 3 24 Career starts at LG @ Georgia Jalen Rivers-Miami G9 Round 5 20 Starts at LT, 11 LG, Captain Caleb Etienne-BYU T24 26 Starts at LT, 3 RT, 1 RG, 86 inch wingspan that screams developmental practice squad guy William Wagner-Michigan LS1 Ranked #1 LS in this Class by the beast Shemar Stewart-Texas AnM Edge3 Round 1 The next great Pass Rusher form AnM Eric Gregory-Arkansas DT30 44 Starts Howard Cross-ND DT34 Team Captain for Golden in 2024, 4 sacks Demetrius Knight-South Carolina LB6 Round 2 4.58 40, TC in single year @ SC Barrett Carter-Clemson LB9 Round 4 40 career starts, 31.5 TFL Shaquan Loyal-Rutgers S80 Versatile, played Box, Slot and FS Overall it's really positive. I really like our UDFA, RB, DTs, T, TE and obviously C. I hope they are still looking at Veteran S, DT and RG

S Shaquan Loyal Rutgers https://bleav.com/shows/commanding-the-huddle/episodes/nfl-draft-prospect-interview-rutgers-db-shaquan-loyal/

Eric Gregory DT Arkansas DT30 Eric Gregory Arkansas, 6SR HOMETOWN HIGH SCHOOL BIRTHDAY AGE HT WT NUM Memphis, TN IMG Academy Sep 13, 2000 24.61 6032 319 #50 BACKGROUND: Eric Gregory, who has an older sister (Aariona), grew up in the Memphis, Tenn., area with his mother (Aneesah Wallace). His father recently died. When he was young, Gregory saw his older cousin play football and couldn't wait to get on the field. He first played for the Pee Wee Renegades, which is when he "fell in love" with the sport. He started out as a quarterback, running back, wide receiver and linebacker and received some reps along the offensive line in middle school. Gregory initially attended Memphis Central High, where he was a two-year varsity letterman. Lining up on the defensive line as a sophomore, he helped the program go 10-2 and capture the 2016 district championship. Gregory posted 56 tackles, 16 tackles for loss and 12 sacks as a junior, earning all-conference honors. For his senior season, Gregory transferred to IMG Academy, the football powerhouse in Bradenton, Fla., where he was teammates with numerous FBS recruits, including future first-round picks Evan Neal and Nolan Smith. Gregory posted 17 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks as a senior in 2018, as he helped IMG finish with a 7-1 record. A three-star recruit, Gregory was the 33rd-ranked weakside defensive end in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 55 recruit in Florida. He received heavy SEC interest the summer before his junior season, including offers from Arkansas, Auburn, Ole Miss and Tennessee. Instead, he committed to his hometown Memphis, in order to stay close to family. However, Gregory's move to IMG gave him a broader perspective about being outside his comfort zone, and he decommitted in May 2018. He added offers from LSU, South Carolina and a few others before committing to Arkansas, mostly because of defensive coordinator John Chavis. He was the 21st-ranked recruit in former head coach Chad Morris' 2019 class. Gregory took advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted by the NCAA because of the COVID-19 pandemic and returned to Fayetteville for his sixth season. He twice earned SEC Academic Honor Roll and graduated with a degree from Arkansas. Gregory opted out of Arkansas' 2024 bowl game and accepted his invitation to the East-West Shrine Bowl. His daughter (Aurora) was born in April 2024. YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES 2019: (2/0) 4 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 Redshirted; enrolled January 2019 2020: (9/7) 27 3.0 2.5 0 1 1 Pandemic-shortened season 2021: (13/3) 27 4.0 1.0 0 1 0 2022: (13/10) 19 4.0 2.0 0 0 0 2023: (12/12) 16 2.5 1.0 0 1 0 2024: (12/12) 42 5.0 3.0 0 1 0 Missed bowl game (opt-out) Total: (61/44) 135 18.5 9.5 0 4 1 HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP NOTES COMBINE 6032 319 9 5/8 33 81 1/4 5.14 2.96 1.76 27 9' 0" 4.97 7.68 28 PRO DAY 6030 316 9 3/4 33 1/4 80 DNP DNP DNP 27 1/2 DNP 4.64 7.72 DNP STRENGTHS: ● Looks like an NFL player, with his naturally wide frame and length ● Plays square and gap-sound in the run game ● Flashes power in upper body to punch and hold the edge ● Nice mix of arm-overs, swims and body turns to work his way through gaps ● Consistent tackle finisher, when he gets his hands on the ball carrier ● Steady run-game motor to stay in the hunt ● Dependable, with NFL-ready experience (61 games played in SEC) WEAKNESSES: ● Not dynamic enough to impress with initial quickness ● Hands flash violence, just not consistently enough ● Didn't affect the quarterback once on several of his 2024 tapes studied ● Gets moved around too much by leverage-based blockers ● Struggles with balance through contact, especially when working laterally ● Can play ahead to avoid being reached but is late redirecting to backside gap ● Will turn 25 during rookie season SUMMARY: A four-year starter at Arkansas, Gregory lined up in a variety of roles on the interior of defensive coordinator Travis Williams' scheme. His production and impact improved each season in the SEC, including career bests as a senior leader of the Razorbacks' defensive line. Gregory is a player who understands his role as a force player who can occupy space, fight through a crowd and pick away at the scraps. He occasionally shows life as a pass rusher (see 2024 Tennessee tape), but he needs to develop more of a plan, rather than simply overwhelming blockers. Overall, Gregory is an athletic-looking 320-pounder who has enough power to control the block in front of him, but he is more likely to be on the clean-up crew (rather than the defender creating disruption). He has the foundation of an early-down backup in the NFL. GRADE: 6th-7th round

DT Howard Cross-ND DT34 Howard Cross III Notre Dame, 6SR HOMETOWN HIGH SCHOOL BIRTHDAY AGE HT WT NUM Paramus, NJ St. Joseph Jul 31, 2001 23.73 6013 283 #56 BACKGROUND: Howard Cross III, who has a twin sister (Isabella), was born and raised in upper New Jersey with his parents (Howard Cross Jr. and Pia). His father played tight end for Alabama (1985-88) and was inducted into the Alabama Hall of Fame in 2010. He was drafted in the sixth round (No. 158) of the 1989 NFL Draft and played his entire 13-year NFL career with the New York Giants, winning Super Bowl XXV in 1991. He finished his career with 201 catches for 2,194 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns over 207 games (third most in franchise history behind only Michael Strahan and Eli Manning). Despite growing up with a father who played in the NFL, Howard Cross III was encouraged to play every sport possible (baseball, basketball, lacrosse, golf, etc.) throughout childhood. But he gravitated toward football and played on the offensive and defensive lines throughout the youth levels. Even though his father didn't push football, he was an invaluable mentor for his son (Cross: "Everything I know, I learned from him. ... He has taught me everything."). Cross lettered all four years at St. Joseph Regional High, a private all-boys school in Montvale. After playing both ways as a freshman, Cross moved exclusively to the defensive line as a sophomore and recorded 13 tackles for loss. He had his breakout season as a junior defensive end and nose tackle (103 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks and one forced fumble. As a senior, Cross led St. Joseph Regional to a 10-2 record and the 2018 state championship. He finished his final season with 76 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks and one forced fumble, earning first-team all-state and New Jersey Player of the Year honors. A four-star recruit, Cross was the 20th-ranked strongside defensive end in the 2019 recruiting class and the No. 7 recruit in New Jersey (one spot ahead of David Ojabo). Cross started to receive FBS scholarship offers after his sophomore season from programs such as Maryland, NC State and Rutgers. After receiving an offer from Notre Dame in April 2018, Cross took an official visit to South Bend and committed to the Irish over Duke and Michigan. He was the 14th-ranked recruit in former head coach Brian Kelly's 2019 class (behind RB Kyren Williams and DE Isaiah Foskey). Cross took advantage of the extra year of eligibility granted by the NCAA because of the COVID-19 pandemic and returned to South Bend for his sixth season. Cross earned an undergraduate degree and recently finished a master's degree in nonprofit management. YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES 2019: (4/0) 7 0.0 0 0 0 0 Redshirted; enrolled June 2019 2020: (12/0) 13 0.0 0 0 0 0 Pandemic-shortened season 2021: (12/2) 22 4.5 3 0 0 0 2022: (12/7) 33 2.5 2 1 1 0 2023: (13/13) 66 7.0 2 2 2 0 Second Team All-American 2024: (13/13) 28 5.5 4 0 1 0 Second Team All-American; missed three games (left ankle); team captain Total: (66/35) 169 19.5 11 3 4 0 HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP NOTES COMBINE 6013 285 10 1/2 32 1/4 78 5/8 DNP DNP DNP 29 8' 8" DNP DNP DNP Jumps only (choice) PRO DAY 6013 283 10 1/2 32 1/2 78 1/2 DNP DNP DNP 31 1/2 8'11" 4.63 7.53 24 STRENGTHS: ● Agile out of stance to cross the face of blockers and force way through gaps ● Short-area quickness helps him redirect in small spaces to finish tackles ● Times snap well as a pass rusher ● Plays with balance at contact to keep his eyes up and feet underneath him ● Leverages strength to create movement ● Violent, forceful hands, with a high activity level ● Doesn't quit, quickly shifting to Plans B, C and D when Plan A doesn't work ● Strong work ethic, in the classroom and on the field (former defensive coordinator Al Golden: "He prepares and practices at a high level.") ● Voted a 2024 team captain (NFL scout: "His dad played a dozen years in the league and is an even better person, so I know his son grew up with a great role model.") ● His 66 career games played ranks second most in Notre Dame history WEAKNESSES: ● Squatty, unorthodox body (NFL scout: "Just doesn't have an NFL body. ... Look around on Sundays, not many guys like him.") ● Can get blown off the ball by powerful angle blocks, clearing run room up the gut ● More likely to end up where blockers want, rather than the other way around ● Struggles to press off blocks once engaged ● Counter measures are based more on effort than technique ● Doesn't know the meaning of the word "quit" — but often exerts a lot of effort without going anywhere ● Missed three games as a super senior because of a left ankle injury (Nov. 2024) ● Doesn't have stat-sheet production that gets you excited SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Notre Dame, Cross played three-technique defensive tackle in former defensive coordinator Al Golden's four-man front. He was a buzzworthy prospect during the 2023 season, especially after a remarkable performance vs. Duke (13 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss), but his body of work wasn't nearly as exciting on the 2024 tape (pressures created dropped from three per game in 2023 to 1.7 in 2024). A highly active athlete, Cross creates flash plays with his short-area burst to slice gaps and find the football. He keeps his candle lit while playing a lot of snaps, but he struggles to counter against both run and pass and often stalls out once he meets block resistance. Overall, Cross has the initial quickness, lateral agility and handwork to play in gaps, although he tends to be reliant on his first step and has too much volatility on his run-defending snaps. He competes his butt off and has upside as a sub-package gap shooter. GRADE: 7th round

LS William Wagner Ranked the #1 Long Snapper in this class by the Beast 2019: Redshirted. 2020: Played in all 6 games. 2021: Played in all 14 games. 2022: Played in 5 games. Missed the rest of the season due to a lower-leg injury. 2023: Played in all 15 games for the national champions. 2024: First-team All-Big Ten Conference. Finalist for the Patrick Mannelly Award (nation's top LS). Played in all 13 games (1 tackle). -- by Chad Reuter Analysis By Lance Zierlein NFL Analyst Draft Projection Priority free agent Overview Longtime Wolverines snapper with average size and athleticism. Wagner’s accuracy failed to stand out in 2024 and he struggled at times with low ball delivery. He might get a look in a camp, but he will need to improve his consistency and snap twitch to find a long-term home in the pros. Strengths Gets “throw” off on long snaps without a noticeable hitch. Engineering background fuels a thoughtful approach. Weaknesses Struggled with increase in low snaps in 2024. Below-average snap speed. Appears to have below-average cover speed and athleticism.

OL Caleb Etienne OT23 Caleb Etienne BYU, 6SR HOMETOWN HIGH SCHOOL BIRTHDAY AGE HT WT NUM New Orleans, LA Warren Easton Aug 29, 2001 23.65 6066 329 #76 YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES 2019: (-/-) - Fort Scott (Kan.) Community College 2020: (-/-) - Butler (Kan.) Community College 2021: (3/0) - Oklahoma State; redshirted 2022: (13/13) LT Oklahoma State 2023: (11/4) 3 RT, 1 RG BYU 2024: (13/13) LT BYU; First Team All-Big 12 Total: (40/30) 26 LT, 3 RT, 1 RG HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP NOTES PRO DAY 6066 329 10 5/8 36 86 5.01 2.90 1.77 30 9'6" 5.04 7.94 27 SUMMARY: Caleb Etienne (E-tee-en) was born and raised in New Orleans, with his mother (Leslie). He met his fiancee (Sataizha Buckner-White) at Butler (Kan.) Community College in 2020 and the couple has a 3-year-old son (Caleb Etienne Jr.). After playing right tackle as a high school junior, he started at left tackle as a senior at Warren Easton High in 2018. Etienne was forced to go the junior college route out of high school and became a three-star juco recruit, signing with Oklahoma State. He became the starting left tackle in 2022 but decided to transfer the following spring (Mike Gundy: "He felt he got beat out, so he left."). He transferred to BYU before the 2023 season and struggled at right tackle. But he then replaced Kingsley Suamataia at left tackle in 2024 and played at a high level, putting himself on the NFL radar. Etienne is a large human who works hard to reach his landmarks and shield defenders with base angles. Though his long arms are a selling point, his hands often land wide and late in pass protection, negating his length advantage. He is a high-cut blocker — pad-level issues frequently pop up for him in both the run game and as a pass blocker. Overall, Etienne doesn't play with the reaction quickness to answer NFL talent, but he is a mountain of a human with intriguing tools that can be cultivated.

Torn Achilles in November might mean he starts season on PUP or even has a redshirt year. Then he battles Lee to start or backup Karras in 2026? This is essentially a free guy who might very well end up our starting C in a year. C3 Seth McLaughlin Ohio State, 5SR HOMETOWN HIGH SCHOOL BIRTHDAY AGE HT WT NUM Buford, GA Buford Aug 27, 2001 23.66 6040 304 #56 BACKGROUND: Seth McLaughlin (mih-GLOCK-lin), the youngest of three boys, grew up in Alcoa, Tenn. (south of Knoxville), with his parents (John and Suzy). He started playing football at age 8 and competed at the Pop Warner level for the Alcoa Tornadoes. He also grew up playing the guitar, singing, competing in golf and participating in whatever activities his older brothers (JR and Caden) did. After McLaughlin completed eighth grade, the family relocated to Georgia for John's job (Delta pilot) and settled in Buford (northeast of Atlanta). McLaughlin enrolled at Buford High, where he was teammates with several FBS recruits, including wide receiver Isaiah Bond. He moved up to varsity as a sophomore and saw most of his playing time at left and right tackle. As a junior, McLaughlin moved around the offensive line and earned reps at tackle, guard and center. When Harry Miller graduated (and signed with Ohio State), McLaughlin moved to center full-time as a senior and helped Buford to a 14-1 record and the 2019 5A state championship (beat Warner Robins in overtime on a last-second score). He earned all-region honors with only one sack allowed in 2019. McLaughlin, who graduated with a 4.0 GPA, was also a tenor in the chorus. A three-star recruit, McLaughlin was the 11th-ranked center in the 2020 recruiting class and the No. 56 recruit in Georgia. After his sophomore season, his recruitment blew up in the spring of 2018, when he received more than a dozen major offers. His first scholarship offer came from South Carolina, followed by offers from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Miami, Michigan and Oklahoma. As a junior, McLaughlin added several other offers, including from Clemson, Nebraska and Texas. During the spring of his junior year, in March 2019, he officially committed to head coach Nick Saban and Alabama. McLaughlin was the lowest-ranked recruit (No. 25) in the Crimson Tide's heralded 2020 class, which also included quarterback Bryce Young, edge rusher Will Anderson and safety Brian Branch. After four seasons in Tuscaloosa (and escalating fan criticism over his errant snaps), McLaughlin entered the transfer portal in January 2024 and committed to Ohio State for his final season. He made the SEC honor roll three times and graduated summa cum laude (4.0 GPA) with a bachelor's degree in finance (Aug. 2022), then earned a master's degree in hospitality management with a 3.63 GPA (Dec. 2023). McLaughlin was also named an Academic All-American and a finalist for the 2024 William V. Campbell Trophy ("academic Heisman"). McLaughlin accepted his invitation to the Senior Bowl, but he was unable to participate because of his injury. YEAR (GP/GS) POSITION NOTES 2020: (2/0) - Alabama; redshirted; enrolled January 2020; pandemic-shortened season 2021: (10/3) OC Alabama; first three starts came in SEC title game, playoff semifinals and national championship game 2022: (11/8) OC Alabama 2023: (14/14) OC Alabama 2024: (10/10) OC Ohio State; Rimington Trophy; First Team All-Big Ten; missed final six games (Achilles); enrolled January 2024 Total: (47/35) OC HT WT HAND ARM WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP NOTES COMBINE 6040 304 9 1/2 31 78 1/4 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP No workout (med. exclusion: left Achilles) PRO DAY 6037 308 9 1/2 31 1/4 77 1/2 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP STRENGTHS: ● Plays with desired initial quickness and play strength for the position ● Explodes into contact to create initial push (Ohio State found a lot of success in short yardage behind its center) ● Latches and works hard to stay attached while on the move ● Efficient working up and picking off linebackers ● Digs cleats in and halts powerful nose tackles ● Consistently refits hands in pass sets to stay square to defenders ● Highly intelligent and communicates well ● Brought a veteran presence to an already experienced Buckeyes line (Donovan Jackson: "Seth is the tip of the spear of our offense — just follow what he says, and I know we'll make a good play.") ● Still attended meetings and became an extra coach after his injury (Lathan Ransom: "It says so much about Seth, the type of leader he is. He could have just been at home right now just in his sorrows. But he's out here helping the team out, man. That says a lot about him.") WEAKNESSES: ● Solid body frame, but his lack of elite length and knee bend is apparent ● Low snaps were an issue at Alabama, and though it improved at Ohio State, the issue still popped up ● Gets too high at times and is on the ground more than you'd like to see ● Initial strike can be swatted when he throws too early ● Will turn 24 before his first NFL game ● Medical feedback will be key after he tore left Achilles (Nov. 2024), which required season-ending surgery SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Ohio State, McLaughlin acclimated himself quickly at center in former offensive coordinator Chip Kelly's diverse run game (gap/zone, pin-pulls, counters, etc.). He was an established starter for Nick Saban at Alabama but felt his development had become "stagnant," and the backlash from some fans for his errant snaps led him to enter the transfer portal. He rediscovered his confidence in Columbus and thrived until suffering an Achilles injury in mid-November, but he won the Rimington Award as the nation's top center and his second national championship (previously won a title with the Tide). As a run blocker, McLaughlin flashes power in his hands and is agile enough to consistently reach and cut off defensive tackles to seal run lanes (he sold "Run the Damn Ball" hats in 2024 and gave all the profits to charity). He is stout in pass protection, and although he will misfire with his hands at times, he is quick to recover and stay positioned. Overall, McLaughlin has some overaggressive tendencies and needs to continue improving his snap consistency, but he checks a lot of boxes of a starting NFL center with his body quickness, technical approach and intangibles. His medical grade will impact his final projection. GRADE: 3rd-4th round

WR Jordan Moore Duke Player Summary: Jordan Moore was a 3-star recruit from Towson, MD, and went to Loyola Blakefield HS. He signed with Duke in 2021. In 2021 Moore played quarterback in 10 games and had 19 pass attempts for 95 yards and 1 touchdown, along with 44 rush attempts for 221 yards and 3 touchdowns. In 2022, Moore moved to receiver and played in 13 games and had 60 receptions for 656 yards and 5 touchdowns. Last season in 2023, Moore Played in 13 games and had 62 receptions for 835 yards and 8 touchdowns. Player Strengths: Has the potential to become an excellent receiver with more coaching and development Is a great route runner and can create separation Has great speed and athleticism to go with great hands Player Weaknesses: Limited receiver experience

TE-Kole Taylor-WVU https://www.thedraftnetwork.com/2025/02/19/kole-taylor-nfl-draft-interview-2025

RB-Quali Conley-Arizona li Conley is a physical, between-the-tackles type of runner who recently transferred to Arizona from San Jose State. Hula Bowl scout Dorson Boyce breaks him down as an NFL Prospect in his report. Player Data Name, Jersey # Quali Conley #7 School (Code) University of Arizona (AZUN) Class Yr Sr. Height, Weight 5103, 209 lbs Position/Depth RB/ Projected Starter Honors/Captainship Fourth Phil Steele’s Postseason Mountain West Team (2023) Season Viewed (yr) 2023 Games Watched Boise State, Utah State, USC, Hawaii Scout Name / Date Dorson Boyce, 8/21/2024 Per Year Stats (Most Recent First) 2023 @ San Jose State GP 13, GS 0, 131 Att, 842 yards, 8 TDs, 27 Rec , 269 yards 2022 @Utah Tech GP 11, GS 8, 186 Att, 1,095 yards, 8TDs, 12 Rec, 89 yards 2021 @ Utah Tech GP 11, GS 0, 69 Att, 264 yards, 24 Rec,151 yards, 1TD 2021 Spring @ Utah Tech GP 5, GS 5, 83 Att 400 yards, 3TDs, 14 Rec, 207 yards, 2 TDs Player Summary: Conley, a two-time transfer from Utah Tech and San Jose State, is 5 ’10 with a lean build, and a thick, powerful lower body who possesses the size and speed to be utilized as a 3-down back. Last season (2023) Conley showed that he can play at the FBS level and excel. Sharing the workload in a running back-by-committee system at San Jose State, Conley was 7th in MWC in rushing yards and 8th in the conference in TDs. Conley is a north and south runner who lowers his shoulder and runs behind his pads and fights to get the extra yard. Conley rarely uses wasted movements, often planting one step and exploding up the field, although difficult to tackle in space, he is not an elusive back that can play with multiple speeds. Conley plays with one pace if he finds a seam he can score in a hurry with above-average speed. At San Jose State, he was utilized in gap scheme concepts, counters and power. He showed willingness and toughness, running in between the tackles and being physical at the POA. In the passing game, he was utilized at San Jose State in the quick game, screens and swing routes showing decent but not great hands; he may struggle with balls thrown outside of his frame. A willing pass-pro blocker who will use hat and hands to be physical at the POA but is inconsistent at times with his pad level which leaves him susceptible to being on his heels catching the rush defender. Overall, Conley is a dynamic back who has the size, speed, and physicality to be a premier back. He excelled running in between the tackles last season, showing the ability to process his blocks quickly with above-average speed and hands he is a threat on all downs. With one FBS season under his belt he may just be scratching the surface of the type of player he can become. Scheme Fit: Zone run Schemes, Air Raid, West coast offense giving the back a three way go. Power Statement: A North and South Runner Conley has all the tools to be a productive back at the next level. Shows toughness and grit at the end of his runs with the ability to be a reliable weapon for the QB on check down routes out the back field. Inconsistent but willing to be physical blocker in pass pro.

WR-Rashod Owens-Oke St Height: 6’2” (v) | Weight: 227 lbs (v) Accomplishments: All-Big 12 Honorable Mention (2023) “Rashod Owens is a physically strong pass-catcher whose skill set shines brightest in the shallow-to-intermediate areas of an offense where his physicality can overpower smaller defenders.” Strengths: Physicality Strength 50/50 situations and body control Concerns: Suddenness as a route-runner Long speed Fights the ball at times Film Analysis: Rashod Owens is a physically strong pass-catcher whose skill set shines brightest in the shallow-to-intermediate areas of an offense where his physicality can overpower smaller defenders. Aligned primarily on the perimeter, Owens’ success is predicated on his ability to dominate the shallow-to-intermediate areas of a passing attack. He has the frame to overpower smaller corners both before and after the catch. Not a sudden route-runner and his speed will not force corners to play at depth, but Owens’ ability to win in contested catch situations showcases him as a frequent target on high-leverage downs. Has good enough hands to make the easy catches and has an occasional highlight-reel catch (Oklahoma), but Owens can fight the ball at times when passes are away from his immediate catch radius. He tracks the ball well when asked to press vertically, but targets can often hit the turf if not placed in the perfect spot due to his lack of separation and burst to run under deeper targets. Owens has good hips at the top of his stem to snap off routes and is quick to create throwing windows for his QB when plays break down. After the catch, Owens is a physical runner who is best working north-south as soon as possible. However, Owens will not outrun opposing secondary defenders nor does he have the wiggle and agility to make defenders miss in open grass. His physicality showcases well when targeted inside the red zone. Can hold defenders in his hip pocket when working the back pylon (Texas A&M) or box out longer corners in the front areas of the end zone, extending his hands to haul in passes. Concerns remain about his explosiveness, long speed, and overall route-running. He has experience handling a full route tree, but Owens is best in the intermediate areas at this point in his evaluation. Can also fight the ball on arrival—his hands can be inconsistent and he’ll often double-catch passes after initial contact with his fingertips. Those split-second mishaps can often turn into incompletions or tipped passes that turn into interceptions at the next level. Overall, Owens is a highly productive wideout whose physicality can wear out opposing corners. However, his lack of twitch, burst, and ability to stack corners at varying depths places a cap on what he could evolve into as his prospect profile finalizes. Prospect Projection: Day 3 — Role Specific Contributor Written By: Ryan Fowler