All-NFLPA Team & Top 10 Prospects
With three days of practice in the books at the 2019 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, scouts have a good feel for which players could be drafted, others who project as priority free agents and even had an opportunity to discover a few under the radar players who boosted their draft stock.
On Wednesday, new Oakland Raiders GM Mike Mayock made the trip down the west coast for an up close look at the 112 prospects in attendance. Earlier in the week, former Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie, a mainstay at the event in recent years, was also spotted meeting with several team representatives.
Below is a look at the top 10 rated prospects from this week’s practice sessions, along with the NFL Draft Scout 2019 All-NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Team:
The Top 10
- OG Hjalte Froholdt, Arkansas – A workout warrior who should continue his momentum from a strong week of practice over to the NFL Scouting Combine, as the versatile interior lineman stood out as the top prospect. Froholdt, who has experience playing center, practiced primarily at the two guard spots throughout the week.
- WR Olabisi Johnson, Colorado State – An exceptional route runner, Johnson flashed smooth feet and proved to be a fluid athlete who appeared to be playing at a higher level than the other wide outs in his group. He projects as a solid mid-late round draft pick based on how popular he was for team interview requests.
- DE Jamell Garcia Williams, UAB – Teams love a lump of clay they can mold and that is exactly what all the appeal is about with Garcia-Williams, who measured in at 6’7, 249 pounds. His length and athleticism are similar to that of Marcus Davenport, minus the upper body strength. While not expected to be chosen as high, his frame and upside should earn him a Day 3 grade.
- OG Phil Haynes, Wake Forest – The former high school basketball standout possesses a lean, compact frame at 322 pounds and is an athletic lineman who excels on pull blocks. While he has only been playing football for just a few years, Haynes projects as a mid-late round developmental lineman who can develop into a starter in a few years.
- WR Emmanuel Butler, Northern Arizona – It was somewhat of a down year for Butler, who missed most of 2017 with a shoulder injury and was limited to just eight games this past season for the Lumberjacks. However, his size and hands are two of his best assets, to go along with exceptional body control. He is oozing with talent if he can stay healthy.
- DE Kahzin Daniels, Charleston (WV) – While his counterpart John Cominsky has stolen most of the limelight leading up to the draft process, don’t sleep on Daniels, who possesses an extremely high motor, along with great hand usage. It wouldn’t be surprising if he got the call to join Cominsky in Indianapolis.
- S John Battle, LSU – One of the higher-rated prospects entering the event, Battle had a fairly strong week of practice with his ability to cover lots of ground and play up in the box. His size/speed combination should be amongst the top-tier of this year’s safety draft class and he shows a true nose for the football, as evidenced by his three interceptions this past season for the Tigers.
- RB Wes Hills, Slippery Rock – Shot out of a cannon, no one improved their draft stock this week more than Hills, who showcased his ability to run between the tackles or cut it outside and break a big run. He provided the highlight of the week, lowering his shoulder and barreling over Murray State linebacker Quincy Williams, walking over him like a used doormat.
- CB Jalin Burrell, New Mexico – This feisty cornerback was a pest to opposing wide outs throughout the week, staying on their hip and allowing few completions. He thrived during one-on-one sessions and possesses solid size, making him a candidate to hear his name called during the later rounds.
- ILB Jordan Kunaszyk, California – Coming off a season in which he accumulated 143 tackles and forced five fumbles, Kunaszyk is one of the more proven players in Pasadena. He appeared to be the most polished linebacker on either squad and showed surprising lateral quickness, along with a-plus instincts.
Here are the 2019 All-NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Teams…
NFL Draft Scout 2019 All-NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Team | 1st Team Offense
QB Kyle Shurmur, Vanderbilt
RB Wes Hills, Slippery Rock
WR Olabisi Johnson, Colorado State
WR Emmanuel Butler, Northern Arizona
WR Steven Sims Jr., Kansas
TE Brandon Dillon, Marian
OT Calvin Anderson, Texas
OG Hjalte Froholdt, Arkansas
C Nathan Trewyn Wisconsin Whitewater
OG Phil Haynes, Wake Forest
OT Trevon Tate, Memphis
NFL Draft Scout 2019 All-NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Team | 1st Team Defense
DE Jamell Garcia Williams, UAB
DT Trevon Saunders, Troy
DT Shy Tuttle, Tennessee
DE Kahzin Daniels, Charleston
OLB Malik Reed, Nevada
ILB Jordan Kunaszyk, California
OLB E.J. Ejiya, North Texas
CB Jalin Burrell, New Mexico
CB Nate Brooks, North Texas,
S John Battle, LSU
S Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles, Arizona
NFL Draft Scout 2019 All-NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Team | 2nd Team Offense
QB Jake Browning, Washington
RB Aca’Cedric Ware, USC
WR Matthew Eaton, Iowa State
WR Jeffrey Smith, Boston College
WR Flynn Nagel, Northwestern
TE Keenen Brown, Texas State
OT Devon Johnson, Ferris State
OG Deion Calhoun, Mississippi State
C Vitas Hrynkiewicz, Youngstown State
OG Joe Anderson, Ohio
OT Justice Powers, UAB
NFL Draft Scout 2019 All-NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Team | 2nd Team Defense
DE Randy Ramsey, Arkansas
DT Jay-Tee Tiuli, Eastern Washington
DT Isaiah Mack, Chattanooga
DE Anree Saint-Armour, Georgia Tech
OLB Sterling Sheffield, Maine
ILB Koa Farmer, Penn State,
OLB Darius Harris, Middle Tennessee State
CB Mark Fields, Clemson
CB Kemon Hall, North Texas
S Nicolas Scott, Penn State
S Montre Gregory, Bowling Green
NFL Draft Scout 2019 All-NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Team | 3rd Team Offense
QB Jalen McClendon, Baylor
RB John Santiago, North Dakota
WR Ashton Dulin, Malone
WR Charles Holland, Tiffin
WR Nehari Crawford, Duquesne
TE Alexandre Savard, Laval
OT Daniel Cooney, San Diego
OG Iosua Opeta, Weber State
C Tyler Gauthier, Miami
OG Marquez Tucker, Southern Utah
OT Joe Lowery, Ohio
NFL Draft Scout 2019 All-NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Team | 3rd Team Defense
DE Mike Onuoha, Texas A&M Commerce
DT Javier Edwards, Colorado
DT Ray Smith, Boston College
DE Immanuel Turner, Louisiana Tech
OLB Obinna Iheoma, Northwestern State
ILB Peyton Pelluer, Washington State
OLB Quincy Williams, Murray State
CB Darius Williams, CSU-Pueblo
CB Kyron Brown, Akron
S Kyle Gibson, UCF
S Kiy Hester, Rutgers
NFL Draft Scout 2019 All-NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Team | Honorable Mention Offense
QB Brent Stockstill, Middle Tennessee State
RB Lexington Thomas, UNLV
WR Jon’vea Johnson, Toledo
WR Juwann Winfree, Colorado
WR Damon Jeanpierre, Nicholls State
TE David Lucero, UTEP
OT Brandon Knight, Indiana
OG Patrick Vahe, Texas
C Fontana Alexander, Kansas
OG Willie Wright, Tulsa
OT Brian Fineanganofo, Idaho State
NFL Draft Scout 2019 All-NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Team | Honorable Mention Defense
DE Malik Dorton, USC
DT Lawrence Marshall, Michigan
DE Ryan Bee, Marshall
OLB Dedrick Young, Nebraska
ILB Willie Harvey, Iowa State
OLB Silas Stewart, Incarnate Ward, 6012, 220
CB Brandon Watson, Michigan
CB Deion Harris, North Dakota
S Josh Simmons, Limestone,
S Jalen Young, FAU
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