Arizona’s DE/FB CJ Parish talks with NFL Draft scout Mike Loyko about his college career and his expectations for the NFL Draft.
The word versatile gets thrown around a lot in the scouting world during draft season. But, rarely do we come across a player who is truly as versatile as CJ Parish. In the past two seasons alone while playing for the Arizona Wildcats CJ Parish has played fullback for a high powered offense, led the team in sacks as a defensive end and played on his feet as an OLB.
NEPD Editor: Doug Kyed
To say that Marvin Jones’ career at Cal was filled with adversity might be an understatement, but that’s not what he calls it.
Whether it was an injury his freshman year, discovering he was going to be a father while still learning his playbook, or getting overshadowed by a five star recruit, ‘humble’ is a word that his father taught him, and that he uses often in describing his path from dreaming about the NFL, to training for it.
Could Eric Page be an option for the Patriots at the WR position?
NEPD Editor: Mike Loyko
Toledo Star WR Eric Page took the time out of his busy training schedule to answer questions about the draft process and his college career. Eric was tremendously insightful and his knowledge of the game shines through in his answers.
In a year where there are literally upwards of 40 WRs that could be drafted, it’s going to be tough to stand apart from the pack. It’s likely to be the intangibles and the off the field work ethic that will make a player stand out more so than his workouts and stat line. It’s clear to me after only 20 minutes of conversation that Eric Page has the intangibles that will seperate him from the pack.
Could Chase Minnifield join his teammate Ras-I Dowling on the Patriots next year?
University of Virginia star CB Chase Minnifield took time out of his training schedule and preparation for the NFL Draft to do a question and answer session with scout Mike Loyko . He touched on his college career, his father and what he is doing to prepare for the NFL Draft.
Chase Minnifield is one of the top 10 CBs available in this years draft. In his Senior year Chase recorded 50 total tackles, including 33 solo stops, 3 interceptions and 1 returned for a touchdown. Here is what Chase had to say.
Versatile safeties never go out of style. (Photo: ICON SMI)
NEPD Editor: James Christensen
Aaron Henry, safety and special-teams ace from Wisconsin was kind enough to answer a few of our questions after participating in the Shrine Game.
T.Y. Hilton could be an electric receiver at the next level.
Florida International star WR T.Y. Hilton takes a break from his training to speak with scout Mike Loyko.
Among the topics that were discussed are what Hilton improved on during his college career, why he chose FIU, his relationship with Head Coach Mario Cristobal and who he compares himself to as a pro.
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