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Click Here to view our NFL Draft Big Board with player rankings and analysis. Click here to learn more about our updated player grade scale and critical position factors. Player Profile Name: Malik Willis School: Liberty Flames Recruiting Profile: Click Here Position: QB Height: 6-1 Weight: 215 Year: SR Jersey Number: 7 Offensive Scheme: Spread Offensive Coordinator: Hugh Freeze/Kent Austin Games Reviewed: 2020 Virginia Tech, 2021 Ole Miss, 2021 UAB, 2021 Old Dominion, 2021 Syracuse Position Specific Critical Factors Arm Talent: (7) Very Good The QB position requires good accuracy at all levels of the field. The QB prospect must have control of the football to place the ball in tight windows and with the appropriate leverage on his throws. Ball placement is paramount when the targeted receiver is not open in the NFL. The ability to throw a receiver open (anticipatory throwing) can separate a good prospect from an elite prospect. The ability throws that are catchable and with good placement is paramount. A prospect's overall arm strength combined with the ability to change speeds based on throwing distance and situation is critical. The prospect's arm angles and ability to make difficult throws while off-platform or on the move are vital indicators of a QB's overall arm talent. Decision Making/Awareness: (6) Good The ability to make smart decisions on the field, with good judgment, and poise in the pocket, is fundamental at the highest level of football. Possessing the ability to process quickly on the fly can separate a prospect from being good or elite. The prospect's intelligence, field vision, understanding of coverage, and reading defenses are all critical. The prospect's ability to not break down as pressure builds is a key factor. Possessing the ability to recognize pre-snap and post-snap coverage is another trait that is paramount. Big Moments/Clutch: (6) Good Late game, tight game, playing from behind while under pressure; does the prospect rise to the occasion in the close games against better competition? Can the prospect deliver big-time plays under pressure in critical situations? Does the QB maintain composer and focus in key moments? Key Strengths Mobility Deep Accuracy Arm Strength Key Weaknesses Intermediate Throws Touch Ball Placement Pass Game Summary As a passer, Malik Willis has a cannon that can be his greatest gift and curse. From the gift perspective, he can flat out sling a deep ball, one of his best traits. From the curse perspective, Willis lacks touch, often sailing throws over the head or wide of his targeted receivers which happens at a higher rate on short to intermediate throws. As far as deep accuracy, he displays a high rate of pinpoint accuracy, especially while on the move. Sometimes, Malik Willis can hold onto the football for too long, often releasing a throw too late and putting the ball in harm's way. He can be overconfident at times and will try to force throws into tight windows instead of taking the easier option, something many stronger armed QB's are known to do. furthermore, Malik Willis has displayed good command of the offense. When pressured, he often loses eye discipline, dropping his head rather than keeping his eyes down the field a split second longer. Willis displays a good arm motion, and it doesn't change whether in the pocket or while on the move. He will bring a high-level ability to extend plays with him to the NFL, a trait that he will need to utilize as he works to further improve in other key areas. Run Game Summary As a runner, Willis displays elite-level traits from the QB position and will likely need to rely on his athleticism early on. His off-script ability allows him to add pressure to a defense, forcing teams to defend all eleven. He can provide a Lamar Jackson element to your offense as a runner and benefit by playing in an offense that uses zone read and RPO concepts. Final Analysis Most schools recruited Willis as an athlete and not as a quarterback as a high school recruit. In 2016, Willis committed to Virginia Tech as an athlete, and the program planned to transition him to play defensive back. After some thought about his future, Willis decided to de-commit, believing in his ability to play QB. He searched for a school that would afford him a chance to play QB. The school he chose would be Auburn under then-head coach Gus Malzahn. While at Auburn, Willis would start his career as the backup behind Jarrett Stidham in 2017-18, only seeing the field for spot duty. In 2019, after Stidham departed for the NFL, Willis was poised to take over as the starter for the Tigers but would inevitably lose out to Bo Nix. That is when Willis decided to transfer to Liberty, where he would sit out the 2019 season under the transfer rules before taking over as the Flames starter in 2020 and 2021. Malik Willis has all the tools and is a confident leader. He has a cannon for an arm but lacks touch at the short and intermediate areas of the football field. Upon entering the NFL, his greatest asset will be his mobility, a trait he can rely on while developing other critical skills as a passer. Willis can provide a Lamar Jackson style of play as both a runner and a passer, forcing defenses to defend all eleven. He will benefit early in his career by playing in an offense that uses RPO and zone-read concepts. Final Grade Analysis Final Grade: (6.4) (Developmental Potential) (6.4) Starter Level Traits Ceiling Grade: (7.0) (Instant Impact Potential) (9.0-7.0) High-End Starter Floor Grade: (5.9) (Role Player Potential) (5.9) Career Backup Level

Click Here to view our NFL Draft Big Board with player rankings and analysis. Click here to learn more about our updated player grade scale and critical position factors. Player Profile Name: Breece Hall School: Iowa State Recruiting Profile: Click Here Position: RB Height: 6-1 Weight: 220 Year: JR Jersey Number: 28 Offensive Scheme: Zone Based Blocking Offensive Coordinator: Tom Manning Games Reviewed: 2020 Oklahoma, 2021 Iowa, 2021 Oklahoma State, 2021 TCU Position Specific Critical Factors Vision: (8) Near Elite Ability to run to daylight and gain positive yardage. Running without hesitation, seeing cut-back lanes, patience to follow blocks, finding open seams, creating something out of nothing, ability to set up his blockers. Contact Balance: (7) Very Good Ability to maintain his balance in traffic, bounce off of would-be tacklers and continue to advance the football. This grade should reflect his ability to play with a low center of gravity, strength, balance, and foot coordination to keep plays alive in traffic. Pass Game Impact: (7) Very Good Combination of his ability to make plays out of the backfield as a receiver, pass-catching ability, and pass pro. Key Strengths Vision Footwork Forced Missed Tackles Key Weaknesses Pass Pro Decisiveness Pass Game Summary In the passing game, Hall exhibits solid pass protection ability. He is also a solid receiver out of the backfield, where he has compiled. 82 catches for 734 yards. Most of Hall's work as a receiver occurs at or near the line of scrimmage; though he has lined up in the slot and out wide on occasion, he will do most of his receiving work from the backfield at the NFL level. Hall ranks among the top backs in the 2022 cycle in yards after the catch, so when given space, he can turn a play at or behind the line into a chunk gain. His ability to pick up a Blitzer in pass pro needs improvement, but his willingness in pass pro is there, and for him to ascend into a versatile three-down back at the NFL level, he has to improve as a blocker. Run Game Summary In the run game, Hall is a creative runner that possesses exceptional speed and good contact balance. He blends good speed with power and can lower his pads and run through a defender. There are a few different 40 times available, and one dates back to his time in high school, where he clocked a 4.43. I would not be surprised to see him run in the electronic timed 4.5's during the NFL combine, which is more than adequate for the RB position. Hall will be ideal for a zone-heavy run game as a one-cut runner. His two best traits as a runner are his vision and patience. Hall displays exceptional footwork in traffic. On film, he is consistently navigating congested areas with ease. Hall is one of the top explosive runners in this class, and when he has space, he will exploit a defense. Hall is also among the best in college football in forcing missed tackles. Final Analysis Overall, Breece Hall possesses versatile traits that translate to his ability to be a three-down back in the NFL. Hall, the cousin of Former NFL RB Roger Craig, displays pedigree. Hall's relationship with Roger Craig is notable, considering Craig can provide excellent advice about the rigors of being an NFL RB. Also, you can see some of Roger Craig's playstyle in Breece Hall's game, especially when Hall is navigating through traffic. In addition, His step-father, Jeff Smith, played running back at Nebraska and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, so football has been a part of Hall's life for a long time. Improving his pass protection is imperative at the next level. We list Hall as a versatile back that will fit nicely in a zone-based scheme where he can use his excellent vision and patience. We list Hall as a big back at 6-1, 220lbs. What separates him from Kenneth Walker is that his ability as a pass-catcher is more proven, but where Walker bridges that gap is his ability to create yards after contact at the highest level and a higher level than Breece Hall. Hall has the tools to be the best back in this draft class, and with time and in the right system, he can thrive in the NFL. Final Grade Analysis Final Grade: (6.8) (High Upside Potential) Solid Starter Level Ceiling Grade: (6.8) (High Upside Potential) Solid Starter Level Floor Grade: (7.5) (Instant Impact Potential) High-Level Starter

Click Here to view our NFL Draft Big Board with player rankings and analysis. Click here to learn more about our updated player grade scale and critical position factors. Player Profile Name: Matt Corral School: Ole Miss Rebels Recruiting Profile: Click Here Position: QB Height: 6-1 Weight: 205 Year: JR Jersey Number: 2 Offensive Scheme: Spread/RPO Offensive Coordinator: Lane Kiffen (Jeff Lebby OC), Prior to Kiffen, Matt Luke (Rich Rodriguez OC) Games Reviewed: 2021 Alabama, 2021 Auburn, 2021 Arkansas, 2020 Arkansas Position Specific Critical Factors Arm Talent: (6) Good The QB position requires good accuracy at all levels of the field. The QB prospect must have control of the football to place the ball in tight windows and with the appropriate leverage on his throws. Ball placement is paramount when the targeted receiver is not open in the NFL. The ability to throw a receiver open (anticipatory throwing) can separate a good prospect from an elite prospect. The ability throws that are catchable and with good placement is paramount. A prospect's overall arm strength combined with the ability to change speeds based on throwing distance and situation is critical. The prospect's arm angles and ability to make difficult throws while off-platform or on the move are vital indicators of a QB's overall arm talent. Decision Making/Awareness: (6) Good The ability to make smart decisions on the field, with good judgment, and poise in the pocket, is fundamental at the highest level of football. Possessing the ability to process quickly on the fly can separate a prospect from being good or elite. The prospect's intelligence, field vision, understanding of coverage, and reading defenses are all critical. The prospect's ability to not break down as pressure builds is a key factor. Possessing the ability to recognize pre-snap and post-snap coverage is another trait that is paramount. Big Moments/Clutch: (7) Good Late game, tight game, playing from behind while under pressure; does the prospect rise to the occasion in the close games against better competition? Can the prospect deliver big-time plays under pressure in critical situations? Does the QB maintain composer and focus in key moments? Key Strengths Mobility Quick Release Leadership Key Weaknesses Progressions Ball Placement Decision Making Pass Game Summary As a passer, Matt Corral has come a long way since his 14 interception season in 2020. In 2021 he lowered his INT total to 5, which is a clear improvement and is one of the more notable items you recognize when watching his tape. Corral is an accurate passer, another critical area he improved under coach Lane Kiffen. He has displayed an ability to throw with anticipation allowing his receivers to make plays after the catch. In 2021, he excelled with throws to the intermediate and deep areas of the field where he displayed good ball placement. His poise under pressure is solid, and even though he handles the pressure well, not allowing defenses to frustrate him, his yards per attempt, completion rate, and TD/INT ratio are affected. In a clean pocket, Corral is smooth, completing better than 70% of his throws in 2021. His mechanics are solid, and he possesses a quick release, a trait that can benefit him at the NFL level. His ability to keep a play alive with his legs provides the highest value in the immediate. His ability to add pressure to a defense with his legs will benefit him in the NFL, especially if he is thrust into a starting role as a rookie. Run Game Summary As a runner, Matt Corral is a conflict player who forces defenses to defend all 11. He is solid when using the zone read and RPO concepts, and once in the NFL, he can benefit from being in a system with college concepts that marry run and pass concepts allowing him to use his legs. Corral is not a big player, which is something that has to be considered when he is utilized as a runner in the NFL. Final Analysis Matt Corral is a player known to be a great leader. His leadership and competitive nature led him to play in the All-State Sugar Bowl at the beginning of the new year, where he would succumb to a lower leg injury on a running play in a meaningless bowl game. As the college football world looked on, many believed he was seriously injured, but the QB avoided serious injury coming away with a sprained ankle. Matt Corral improved mightily year over year. As we mentioned already, in 2020, he threw 14 INT's. Six came in one game vs. Arkansas, and he had another 5 INT game vs. LSU. He worked to improve his decision-making, which shows up on his tape and the stat book. In 2021, Corral threw just 5 INT's total and improved his anticipatory throwing. Corral is a prospect that can benefit by playing in a college-style offense that utilizes RPO and zone-read concepts. He can also excel in an offense that incorporates a lot of play-action and designed rollout opportunities to get him out on the edge of a defense where he can make plays with his legs. Final Grade Analysis Final Grade: (6.4) (Developmental Potential) (6.4) Starter Level Traits Ceiling Grade: (6.9) High Upside Potential (9.0-7.0) Solid Starter Level Floor Grade: (5.9) (Role Player Potential) (5.9) Career Backup Level

The NFL Draft starts in Mobile might be an understatement in 2022 as there will be many intriguing prospects who have a lot to gain during their week in Mobile, Alabama. Today, I will highlight the top ten players on the Football Scout 365 Big Board listed on the two Senior Bowl rosters that have a high variance between their ceiling grade and their floor grade from the Football Scout 365 perspective. These prospects might be considered high upside or developmental prospects, but they possess a high ceiling. Click here to view our in-depth player grade scale Click here to view our NFL Draft Big Board Click here to view our player grades dashboard which contains our mock drafts, NFL team needs analysis, and individual player grades by position. 1. Edge Arnold Ebiketie, Penn State, 6-4, 256 LBS Big Board RK: 42 Ceiling Grade: 8.0/High End Starter Floor Grade: 6.0/Developmental Starter Final Grade: 6.4/Starter Level Analysis Arnold Ebiketie is a player on the rise and has a lot to gain throughout Senior Bowl practices and the NFL Combine process. Ebiketie possesses a lengthy frame and long arms combined with solid athleticism. Ebiketie has the tools to rise into a day one draft pick in an NFL Draft class loaded with high-level edge rushers. 2. Edge Kingsley Enagbare, South Carolina, 6-4, 260 LBS Big Board RK: 28 Ceiling Grade: 8.0/High End Starter Floor Grade: 6.4/Starter Level Traits Final Grade: 6.7/Solid Starter Level Analysis Arnold Enagbare is one of the more underrated players heading into the 2022 NFL Draft in a draft class full of talented edge rushers. We currently have him rated as the 7th best edge rusher in the class, and that is still good enough to earn him a 28th overall ranking and a first-round potential grade. He has good length and plays with relentless effort. He can play standing up or with his hand down. He has positional flexibility, and we list him as 3-4 Edge. 3. OT Daniel Faalele, Minnesota, 6-9, 380 LBS Big Board RK: 36 Ceiling Grade: 8.0/High End Starter Floor Grade: 6.4/Starter Level Final Grade: 6.9/Solid Starter Level Analysis Daniel Faalele is a giant whose defenders have difficulty running through and around his orbit. At 6-9 and 380lbs, Faalele possesses good hand usage and leverages his strength to defeat more athletic defenders. The question marks about his athleticism will be part of the discussion at Senior Bowl practices and through the NFL Combine process. If he has a good Senior Bowl week, he has a lot to gain. Faalele possesses one of the highest ceilings at any position in this draft. He projects as a right tackle in the NFL. 4. RB Rachaad White, Arizona State 6-2, 210 LBS Big Board RK: 74 Ceiling Grade: 7.4/High End Starter Floor Grade: 5.9/Career Backup Final Grade: 6.2/Role Player Analysis In a draft class with good depth at RB and without an elite all-around player, Rachaad White provides a glimmer of hope as a player who possesses a similar play style to Najee Harris. At 6-2, 210lbs, he possesses good size, he is a taller back, but he runs with good lean and is one of the more creative runners in the class. His vision and ability to create yards after contact are notable, but scouts will be looking at his three-down versatility during Senior Bowl practices. We believe White is the best pass catcher in this class of RB's. 5. RB Dameon Pierce, Florida 5-10, 215 LBS Big Board RK: 94 Ceiling Grade: 6.9/Solid Starter Floor Grade: 5.8/Developmental Backup Final Grade: 6.6/Role Player Analysis At 5-10, 215lbs, Pierce has the size that NFL scouts are looking for at the RB position. He is a stout player with loose hips and solid elusiveness. He has good footwork but lacks explosive short-area quickness. He is sold receiver with a good route tree, and his quick feet help in this area of his game. One of the better pass blockers in the class, Pierce will look to impress scouts with his three-down potential. 6. QB Carson Strong, Nevada, 6-4, 215 LBS Big Board RK: 58 Ceiling Grade: 7.0/High End Starter Floor Grade: 5.9/Career Backup Final Grade: 6.1/Developmental Starter Analysis At 6-4, 215lbs, Carson Strong possesses NFL size at the QB position. Strong is a player that scouts have been eyeing for several years. Possessing a good arm and a compact throwing motion, Strong can fire a football into a tight window, a trait that is a necessity in the NFL—known as a pocket passer; Strong possesses good athleticism. As a long strider, Strong flashes the ability to extend plays. During Senior Bowl week, scouts will be looking at the typical traits you look for in a QB, arm strength, the ability to go through his progressions, and pocket presence. But the key for Strong will come in the way he handles throws under pressure. Strong has sneaky first-round traits. 7. QB Kenny Pickett, Pittsburgh 6-3, 220 LBS Big Board RK: 22 Ceiling Grade: 7.0/High End Starter Floor Grade: 6.0/Developmental Starter Final Grade: 6.7/Solid Starter Analysis In December, we did a deep dive analysis on Kenny Pickett and concluded that Pickett is the more NFL-ready QB in this class. But he is not a flawless player. Scouts will be looking at how Pickett handles a huddle as a leader and his ability to read pre and post-snap coverages. Pickett has a lot to gain in Mobile during the Senior Bowl and can solidify a potential top ten draft status if he has a solid showing throughout. 8. CB Derion Kendrick, Georgia, 6-0, 190 LBS Big Board RK: 54 Ceiling Grade: 7.0/High End Starter Floor Grade: 6.0/Developmental Starter Final Grade: 6.3/Shows Starter Traits/Limited Opportunity Analysis Derion Kendrick is one of the more interesting NFL Draft prospects in the class; he is a player that absorbed a positional change from WR to CB and transferred from Clemson to Georgia. Kendrick possesses solid ball skills because of his time at the WR position. He possesses good length for the position and can be a mirror vs. receiver due to his knowledge of a WR route tree. He is good in both man and zone coverage and is a willing-run defender. He is a projected outside corner. At the Senior Bowl, scouts will evaluate how he leverages his 190lb frame vs. more physical receivers. 9. QB Sam Howell, North Carolina, 6-1, 225 LBS Big Board RK: 40 Ceiling Grade: 6.9/Solid Starter Floor Grade: 5.9/Career Backup Final Grade: 6.4/Starter Level Analysis Sam Howell entered the 2021 college football season at the top or near the top of most draft boards, but after losing a lot of surrounding talent to the 2020 NFL Draft, Howell regressed. But he still exhibited his skill set as a player, and why most still believe he has first-round NFL potential. Howell is an exceptional athlete who uses his legs to extend plays and drives. He improved his ability to go through progressions in an offense that uses RPO at a high rate; this is good news. At the Senior Bowl, scouts will closely watch his progressions and accuracy. He possesses a good accurate ball at all levels, but he can sometimes sail or underthrow a receiver. The Baker Mayfield comparisons may rear their heads, but he can debunk that by displaying his higher level of athleticism than that of Baker Mayfield. 10. CB Coby Bryant, Cincinnati, 6-1, 198 LBS Big Board RK: 114 Ceiling Grade: 7.0/High End Starter Floor Grade: 6.3/Shows Starter Traits Final Grade: 6.5/Low Level Starter Analysis Possessing the name "Coby Bryant," you have a lofty ceiling to live up to, and this version of Coby Bryant is impressive. Bryant is a fluid defensive back; he possesses great athleticism and is one of the better-run defenders at the CB position. He has a lot to gain in front of Senior Bowl scouts and can do so by showing them he can be a more sticky defender in man-to-man coverage. Bryant currently possesses a day three projection, but he can certainly move into the day two discussion throughout the Senior Bowl and NFL Combine process.

Click Here to view our NFL Draft Big Board with player rankings and analysis. Click here to learn more about our updated player grade scale and critical position factors. Player Profile Name: Hassan Haskins School: Michigan Recruiting Profile: Click Here Position: RB Height: 6010 Weight: 220 Year: SR Jersey Number: 25 Offensive Scheme: Power Spread Offensive Coordinator: Josh Gattis Games Reviewed: 2019 Notre Dame, 2019 Alabama Citrus Bowl), 2020 Michigan State, 2021 Washington, 2021 Ohio State, 2021 Iowa Position Specific Critical Factors Vision: (6) Good Ability to run to daylight and gain positive yardage. Running without hesitation, seeing cut-back lanes, patience to follow blocks, finding open seams, creating something out of nothing, ability to set up his blockers. Contact Balance: (7) Very Good Ability to maintain his balance in traffic, bounce off of would-be tacklers and continue to advance the football. This grade should reflect his ability to play with a low center of gravity, strength, balance, and foot coordination to keep plays alive in traffic. Pass Game Impact: (7) Very Good Combination of his ability to make plays out of the backfield as a receiver, pass-catching ability, and pass pro. Key Strengths Power Contact Balance Pass Pro Key Weaknesses Limited As a Receiver Lacks Long Speed Upright Runner Pass Game Summary In the passing game, Haskins possesses three-down ability as a pass protector but needs more work as a receiver out of the backfield to gauge his impact. His usage as a receiver at Michigan in the current season (2021) will be hard to measure as he shares a backfield with another back who is a primary backfield receiver. In previous seasons Michigan did not utilize their backs as receivers consistently enough to gauge whether Haskins's deficiencies in this area are more about him and his ability or the offensive scheme. Run Game Summary In the run game, Haskins' toughness stands out, and he does a great job hitting the hole hard and powering through initial contact at the line of scrimmage. He shows good patience and vision, allowing his blocks to be set up. He possesses good contact balance and the type of footwork you want to see from a running back. Haskins is not known as an explosive or an elusive playmaker, yet he does possess an adequate ability to make a man miss in space. For a player who invites contact, he does a great job with ball security. At times, Haskins can run upright listed at better than six feet tall, he has done a good job working on his bend as a runner while at Michigan. Final Analysis Haskins is a grinder; he has improved each year at Michigan and has entered the 2021 season on a high note in a shared backfield. Haskins embraces his role in a shared backfield, which bodes well for him at the next level. He is also a solid special teams player who will run down on punts and kickoffs to make a play. I expect his stock to rise as Michigan progresses through the Big Ten schedule, and they begin to lean on him more as their primary between the tackles runner. His ideal fit is a team that embraces a power run scheme and utilizes a downhill-style player. His ceiling vs. his floor is dependent on his ability to improve or show he can be a pass-catching threat out of the backfield. Final Grade Analysis Final Grade: (6.7) (High Upside Potential) Solid Starter Level Ceiling Grade: (6.9) (High Upside Potential) Solid Starter Level Floor Grade: (6.2) (Role Player Potential) Situational Starter/System Dependent/Role Player

The NIL Conversation Surrounding Jim Harbaugh and The University Of Michigan In the last few days, I have read a lot on Twitter regarding the University of Michigan failing to capitalize on name, image, and likeness (NIL) as compared to other top universities such as Texas A&M (an SEC School), whose boosters (not the school) reportedly spent upwards of $30M to land the number one recruiting class in college football according to 247 Sports composite rankings for the class of 2022. The Motivation behind the University of Michigan NIL conversation is being driven by the potential that it's Head Football Coach Jim Harbaugh is considering a move to the NFL. Many have speculated or believe he will not make a move to the NFL, where he coached prior to becoming the Michigan Head Football coach in 2015. Many are citing his love for the University of Michigan, a school he played football at, and became an All-American in the '80s. But the reality is, he accepted a pay cut after a losing season in 2020, with a lower buyout. Many believe the lower buyout was put in place so that the University could move on from Jim at a lower cost if the 2021 season were to go poorly. Why Is Jim Harbaugh Relevant To The Topic? Instead, Jim Harbaugh had his best season while at Michigan. In fact, his 12-2 finish, win against Ohio State, the Big Ten Championship, and Michigan's first College Football Playoff appearance are also highlighted by the changes Harbaugh made to half of his coaching staff in the off-season. The projections across the landscape had Michigan winning at most 8 or 9 games and losing to Ohio State again. Jim overachieved, and therefore his stock has risen considerably. Jim Harbaugh's Motivation According to Sources Michigan Football has a great football coach who wants to remain at its school, and if the rumored thought is that the school is behind other high-level programs on the NIL landscape and dragging their feet to innovate, it is no wonder Jim Harbaugh might be considering a move back to the NFL. There are some sources closer to Jim that have alluded to the idea Jim Harbaugh is leveraging his current increased value to force the University into implementing a more aggressive NIL educational approach. What Is Holding Michigan Back From Using NIL To Its Benefit? There is confusion on the topic of NIL and what a school can and cannot do. For starters, each state regulates and can legislate its own NIL policies. Some states have no legislation at all, and some have stepped up with legislation to serve as guidance on how each college and University can navigate the NIL waters. As you may or may not know, the NCAA decided to not regulate NIL back in 2021, empowering each of their member institutions to implement their own NIL policies based on the state's NIL legislation in which they reside. Therefore, the University of Michigan stands in its own way. Michigan Has One Of The Largest Alumni Bases Worldwide The University of Michigan is a solid example of a school with unlimited resources whose alumni base consists of Stephen M. Ross (Miami Dolphins Owner) and Larry Page (Google Co-Founder) as two amazing examples. With more than 600k alumni, Michigan has a lot of untapped opportunities to be the leaders and best at NIL. The resources in the NIL world are not just limited to massive corporate structures; they are ultimately driven by smaller businesses; I use Ohio State as an example; there is a local third-party company (not sure if they are University affiliated) that connects student-athletes with local Columbus, Ohio based businesses. Michigan has a lot of very similar opportunities in Ann Arbor and Detroit's surrounding areas. If Jim Harbaugh is Championing A Better NIL Approach, He is Championing it For More Than Football. If Jim Harbaugh is, in fact, leveraging his best season as Michigan Football coach to improve Michigan's standing on the NIL landscape, it would not be a surprise. Jim donated all of his bonus money earned from its Big Ten Title and appearance in the College Football Playoff back to the Michigan Athletic Department to fund those who lost wages during the pandemic. If Jim is successful, he will benefit not only the football program but the entire athletic department, including non-revenue-generating sports. NIL Is More Than Fast Money; it Is About The Long Game While many look at NIL as a way to gain a competitive advantage on the playing field by luring top talent via monetary potential, it is the investment in the education of those who will not benefit in the short term. The majority of student-athletes will not benefit from NIL in the shorter term, but the importance of providing a higher level of NIL brand-building education is important and provide a lasting marketing opportunity for the student-athletes who will not be going pro in their respective sport. Providing student-athletes and their parents with the comfort that their kids are going to be provided a world-class education, combined with best in class NIL brand building strategies that connect them with future employers and marketing opportunities, is paramount and can take Michigan Athletics to a whole new level in a changing world where providing the most value can be your biggest asset. What Most Fans Care about With Regard To NIL is Winning, And Winning Keeps You Relevant The reality, fans are not interested in anything but the winning aspect. Therefore most are on the internet forums complaining about the lack of NIL focus Michigan Football has had. It is warranted, and in order for all non-revenue generating sports to flourish, Michigan Football and basketball, both of which fund the non-revenue sports, must remain relevant. Therefore, it only benefits the University of Michigan to support its athletic department and its ability to adapt to the changing NIL era. Jim Harbaugh's Innovative Mindset Is Undervalued What Jim Harbaugh is doing only adds to his innovative reputation. When Jim Harbaugh was in the NFL with the Colts in the late 90's, his dad (Jack), who coached at Western Kentucky, invited Jim to assist him in recruiting during Jim's offseason. Western Kentucky, a 1AA school at the time, recruited more in their state or regionally. That's where Jim provided value, he bought a van, he then went to Florida and drove recruits back to Western Kentucky for visits. With the talent influx from that, Jack Harbaugh would win a Championship. Now Jim doesn't deserve all the credit, but it is a testament to his innovative mindset. When Jim took the Michigan job in 2015, he implemented a satellite camp circuit covering several states across America. The idea, take camps to the players instead of leaving stones unturned for the players who cannot afford to travel to out-of-state camps. Does The University of Michigan Desire Innovation In Athletics As Much As Jim Harbaugh, We Are About To Find Out In any field, you have to provide your employees with the resources necessary to be successful. It is no different in this circumstance. For Michigan football, Jim Harbaugh guided Michigan back to its peak of success in its current state in 2021 by hiring a more youthful, talented coaching staff. He is now ready to innovate once again, knowing that Michigan has a mountain to climb if they are going to win a National Title in football after being dominated by a Georgia Football Team loaded with top-five recruiting class after top-five recruiting class. In order to bridge that gap, Michigan Football has to innovate. The question is, are they as invested as Jim is to take Michigan one step further?

Click Here to view our NFL Draft Big Board with player rankings and analysis. Click here to learn more about our updated player grade scale and critical position factors. Player Profile Name: Jameson Williams School: Alabama Crimson Tide Recruiting Profile: Click Here Position: WR Height: 6016 Weight: 189 Year: Junior Jersey Number: 1 (Alabama), 6 (Ohio State) Offensive Scheme: Pro Style Spread/Multiple West Coast Offensive Coordinator: Bill O'Brien (Alabama), Ryan Day, Kevin Wilson (Ohio State) Games Reviewed: 2021 Georgia, 2021 Auburn, 2021 Southern Miss, 2021 Miami, 2021 LSU Position Specific Critical Factors Hands (7) Very Good The best WR's in football display great hands; they can snatch or pluck the football when in tight coverage or the wide-open field. Some receivers use their bodies when catching and therefore need more development as hands catchers. Separation (8) Near Elite A player's ability to separate from a defender while running a route is dependent on his ability to run a precise and clean route. Separation is not just the prospect's ability to separate with speed, but his ability to run several routes at a high level. The prospect's ability to sell a route to get a defender out of position is also a key way for a player to gain separation. Players with a limited route tree can make it easier for defenders to predict their route running tendencies. The ability to use their body to box out is another way to gain separation. After Catch Ability (8) Near Elite A running back with the football in their hands, receivers who can catch a football and make defenders miss in open space, or that can break tackles is a commodity at the highest level of football: high-level WR's show elusiveness, strength, speed, and display toughness after the catch. Key Strengths Smooth Route Runner Elite Speed After Catch Ability Key Weaknesses Improve Run Blocking Concentration Drops (Nit Picking) Pass Game Summary In 2021, Jameson Williams displayed his high-level speed and versatility at the WR position. At Alabama, Williams played most of his snaps at the Z or in the slot allowing him to get a free release. Williams can play the on-ball role when needed at the next level due to his quick release and hand usage, but he needs to improve his strength to win against more physical NFL defenders. Williams is a savvy and smooth route runner; he can win underneath with slants, in-cuts, and curl routes. He does a great job locating the open areas of the field when facing zone coverage. He can win against man coverage either by taking the top off with pure speed, using a double move, or quickly stemming a deep route into an open area to separate from a defender. Williams is excellent after-the-catch. He can make defenders miss in space, or a condensed area, or he can beat them to a spot with pure speed. He shows good strength to break tackles and pick up a few extra yards when needed. Jameson Williams displays good to great concentration when locating the football on deep throws. He can track the football at a high level and make adjustments mid-route to put himself in a position to make a play. Run Game Summary In the run game, Williams is versatile. He can handle jet sweeps and end-around plays, using his speed to beat defenders to the edge. Once in the open field, he is as dynamic as any player in the open field. Williams must improve his strength to move defenders at the NFL level as a blocker. He does a good job getting in the way of defenders to shield them from the ball carrier. Final Analysis Jameson Williams projects as a top 15 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. His speed, route running ability, and overall versatility as an athlete that defenses must respect are what sets him apart. Williams is also a gunner on special teams, who competes with just as much enthusiasm as a gunner on punt coverage as he does when he scores on an explosive play at the WR position. Williams is also a dynamic and explosive kick returner. Once at the NFL level, Williams will need to improve his overall strength, which will help him to defeat physical NFL level DB's when challenged in press coverage. Williams has successfully beaten press coverage at the college level using initial speed and quickness. If he only improves marginally, He will quickly separate himself from all of the WR's in this talented 2022 class. Final Grade Analysis Final Grade: (7.1) (Instant Impact Potential) (9.0-7.0) High-End Starter Ceiling Grade: (7.5) (Instant Impact Potential) (9.0-7.0) High-End Starter Floor Grade: (6.6) (Developmental Potential) (6.6-6.5) Low-Level Starter

Click Here to view our NFL Draft Big Board with player rankings and analysis. Click here to learn more about our updated player grade scale and critical position factors. Player Profile Name: Kenneth Walker III School: Wake Forest Demon Deacons/Michigan State Spartans Recruiting Profile: Click Here Position: RB Height: 5090 Weight: 210 Year: Junior Jersey Number: 9/25 Offensive Scheme: (Multiple/Run Heavy Michigan State), (Spread/RPO Wake Forest) Offensive Coordinator: Jay Johnson Michigan State, Warren Ruggiero Wake Forest Games Reviewed: 2021 Michigan, 2021 Ohio State, 2021 Rutgers, 2020 Virginia Position Specific Critical Factors Vision: (7) Very Good Ability to run to daylight and gain positive yardage. Running without hesitation, seeing cut-back lanes, patience to follow blocks, finding open seams, creating something out of nothing, ability to set up blockers. Contact Balance: (9) Near Elite Ability to maintain his balance in traffic, bounce off of would-be tacklers and continue to advance the football. This grade should reflect his ability to play with a low center of gravity, strength, balance, and foot coordination to keep plays alive amidst contact and foot trash. Pass Game Impact: (6) Good Combination of his ability to make plays out of the backfield as a receiver, catching skill, and pick-up defenders in pass pro. Key Strengths Vision/Patience Burst/Short Area Quicks Contact Balance Key Weaknesses Routes Out Of Backfield Pass Pro Pass Game Summary Kenneth Walker's limited usage as a pass-catcher in his two seasons at Wake Forest and in 2021 at Michigan State does not conclude he lacks as a receiver. Walker has displayed good hands and adequate route running ability from out of the backfield when given the opportunity. On film, he is a hands catcher with good after-the-catch ability. Walker is a willing blocker on passing downs but needs to improve his blitz pickup. Walker has displayed three-down ability at the collegiate level, and with more repetition, he can improve his ability as both a receiver and a blocker at the next level. Run Game Summary As a runner, Kenneth Walker displays great patience allowing his blocks to set up, good vision (eyes) to find daylight where he can accelerate and burst into a defense's second and third level. His nifty footwork, combined with short-area quickness, is high level, he can make defenders miss in a phonebooth, and if you give him space, he will win a high percentage of one-on-one battles with defenders. Kenneth Walker displays good durability and stamina as a player who appears to get better throughout a game. Walker is a contact balance savant who bounces off of tacklers consistently and can create something out of nothing. Walker does a great job taking care of the football, considering he is consistently dancing in and around traffic. On film, you see a dynamic and creative runner, who, when it looks like he might get reeled in for negative yardage, Walker pops out from within the traffic to pick up a positive gain. Final Analysis Kenneth Walker is a dynamic playmaker who displays a versatile running style; he can dance his way through traffic on one play and then make one cut and get downhill on the next. He will be the highest-rated RB on a lot of NFL Draft big boards for 2022, and if not for the question marks about his ability as a receiver, he would be a projected late first-round pick. Walker will have opportunities to show more of what he can do as a receiver by participating at Michigan States Pro Day and the NFL scouting combine. Final Grade Analysis Final Grade: (6.9) (High Upside Potential) (6.9-6.7) Solid Starter Level Ceiling Grade: (8) (Instant Impact Potential) (9.0-7.0) High-End Starter Floor Grade: (6.9) (High Upside Potential) (6.9-6.7) Solid Starter Level

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To do a quick search, use control f on your keyboard, and type the metric ID. For example, you want to search the definition of %OPASS from the CFB offensive tendency report, click control f, and type %opass. NFL TOTAL TEAM OFFENSE OR DEFENSE Total team stats include basic stats such as the number of plays and total yards for or against while focusing on efficiency numbers, like, points per play (a simple stat that can identify the potency of an offense, or the lack of, and can be used to identify defensive efficiency). We also incorporate yards per play run and the percent of total points scored via touchdown. PPG- POINTS PER GAME % TD PTS- TOTAL POINTS SCORED FOR OR AGAINST VIA TD PPPLY- EFFICIENCY MEASURE, THAT USES TOTAL PLAYS FOR OR AGAINST, AND TOTAL POINTS SCORED TO ID HOW MANY POINTS A TEAM AVERAGES ON A PER PLAY BASIS. TO- TURNOVERS YPP- YARDS PER PLAY NFL OFFENSIVE AND DEFENSIVE CONVERSION EFFICIENCY Conversion efficiency provides an overview analysis of 1st down efficiency, 3rd and 4th down conversion success, and red zone scoring success, for example, the percentage of points scored in the red zone via TD. 1ST- TOTAL FIRST DOWNS FOR OR AGAINST 1ST RTE- TOTAL FIRST DOWNS CONVERTED FOR OR AGAINST VS. TOTAL PLAYS 3RD AND 4TH CONV- TOTAL COMBINED 3RD AND 4TH DOWN CONVERSIONS RZ TD'S- TOTAL REDZONE SCORES BY WAY OF TD RZ TD RTE- PERCENTAGE OF TD'S SCORED IN THE REDZONE % PTS RZ- TOTAL TEAM POINTS THAT WERE ACHIEVED IN THE REDZONE FOR OR AGAINST (INSIDE THE OPPONENT 20 YARD LINE) NFL DEFENSIVE PLAY TENDENCY REPORT The defensive tendency report provides an overview of every NFL team and their defensive run, pass tendencies. The report provides an overview of how successful opposing offenses have been against the defense on a yards-per-play basis. RUN %- PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL RUN PLAYS RUYDS PER PLY- RUSH YARDS PER PLAY PASS %- PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL PASS PLAYS NFL ADVANCED PLAYER QB ACCURACY REPORT The advanced QB accuracy report provides insights on how accurate every NFL QB is by categorizing every throw as on the money (OTM%), which is an accurate on-target throw to the intended receiver, a bad throw (bad%), the throw is off-target, or in traffic, or the wrong read and drops (drop%), percentage of on-target throws that the intended receiver drops (two hands, within catch radius). COMP%- COMPLETION PERCENTAGE YPA- YARDS PER ATTEMPT OTM%- ON THE MONEY THROWS BAD%- BAD THROW, THE THROW IS OFF-TARGET, IN TRAFFIC, OR THE WRONG READ DROP%- PERCENTAGE OF ON-TARGET THROWS, OR THROWS WITHIN THE RECEIVERS CATCH RADIUS THAT IS DROPPED NFL ADVANCED PLAYER QB UNDER PRESSURE REPORT The throws under pressure report detail how much pressure every NFL QB is under, their time to throw, and how often they get hit, pressured or sacked. PKTTIME- POCKET TIME, AVERAGE TIME TO THROW FROM SNAP TO THROW BEFORE PRESSURE COLLAPSES THE POCKET. BLTZ- BLITZ HRRY- QB HURRY PRSS- PRESSURE PRSS%- PRESSURE PERCENTAGE SCRM- TOTAL SCRAMBLES, RUSH PLAYS THAT BEGAN AS DESIGNED PASSING PLAYS YDSSCR- YARDS PER SCRAMBLE SK- TOTAL SACKS NFL ADVANCED PLAYER QB THROW TYPE REPORT The QB throw type report provides offensive tendency and success of every NFL QB when they are using a run action on a passing play (traditional play action, or RPO) and the rate at which they use run action. TOTPYDS- TOTAL PASS YARDS RPOATT- RUN, PASS, OPTION ATTEMPTS RPORYDS- RUN, PASS, OPTION RUSH YARDS RPOPYDS- RUN, PASS, OPTION PASS YARDS RPO YDS- TOTAL COMBINED RUN AND PASS RPO YARDS PAPATT- PLAY ACTION PASS ATTEMPTS PAYDS- TOTAL YDS OFF OF PLAY ACTION PASS NFL ADVANCED PLAYER PASSING AIR YARDS REPORT The NFL QB air yards report aims to identify the NFL QB's who are having the most success throwing deep vs. those who are not having success throwing deep. We measure completed air yards, intended air yards to measure the success of the deep ball. CAY- COMPLETED AIR YARDS IAY- INTENDED AIR YARDS CAY/COMP- TOTAL AIR YARDS PER COMPLETION IAY/PA- INTENDED AIR YARDS PER PASS ATTEMPTED YAC- TOTAL YARDS AFTER COMPLETION NFL ADVANCED PLAYER RECEIVING REPORT The NFL receiving report provides detailed every play WR data, drops, yards after the catch, yards before the catch (measure for depth of target), and targets. We combine these nontraditional data points with the traditional data points, yards, receptions, and TD's, to measure the success of the NFL's top receivers. TGT- TARGETS TO THE RECEIVER REC- RECEPTIONS BY THE RECEIVER RAT- PASSER RATING WHEN TARGETED DROP%- PERCENTAGE OF ON-TARGET THROWS, OR THROWS WITHIN THE RECEIVER CATCH RADIUS THAT IS DROPPED YBC- YARDS BEFORE THE CATCH YAC- YARDS AFTER THE CATCH BRKTKL- BROKEN TACKLES ADOT- AVERAGE DEPTH OF TARGET 1D- TOTAL 1ST DOWNS NFL ADVANCED PLAYER RUSHING REPORT The NFL rushing report measures nontraditional data points, yards before contact, yards after contact, broken tackles, and then combines them with the traditional data points, total rush yards, rush attempts, and yards per attempt to identify the NFL's top rushers. YAC- YARDS AFTER CONTACT YBC- YARDS BEFORE CONTACT BRKTKL- BROKEN TACKLES 1D- TOTAL FIRST DOWNS NFL FANTASY FOOTBALL TREND REPORT Our NFL daily fantasy football trend report analyzes Draft King's main slate player salaries, average points per game, and total volume by player. DK PTS- DRAFT KINGS POINTS DK PPG- DRAFT KINGS POINTS PER GAME DK TR- TOTAL DK POINTS TREND BASED ON 17 GAME SCHEDULE TOT VOL- TOTAL VOLUME (COMBINED TARGETS, AND RUSH ATTEMPTS) VOL TR- TOTAL VOLUME TREND BASED ON 17 GAME NFL SCHEDULE PTOPP- AVERAGE POINTS PER TOUCH (OPPORTUNITY) FANTASY TARGET SHARE REPORT Our NFL DFS target share report analyzes the total player volume and target success rate. TGT'S- TOTAL TARGETS REC- TOTAL RECEPTIONS TOT VOL- TOTAL VOLUME (COMBINED TARGETS, AND RUSH ATTEMPTS) TGT SUCC- PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL RECEPTIONS BY THE TARGETED RECEIVER FANTASY MATCHUP REPORT Our NFL DFS matchup report analyzes every matchup based on points allowed by position to deliver the best matchup options in DFS every week. OWN PROJ- TOTAL PROJECTED OWNERSHIP MAIN SLATE DRAFT KINGS DFS DRAFT KING $- MAIN SLATE PLAYER SALARY $ PER PT- DOLLARS PER POINT DFS SALARY ANALYSIS Our NFL DFS salary analysis provides key player value insights to help you make the best decisions using a point per dollar calculation. OWN PROJ- TOTAL PROJECTED OWNERSHIP MAIN SLATE DRAFT KINGS DFS DRAFT KING $- MAIN SLATE PLAYER SALARY $ PER PT- DOLLARS PER POINT CFB ADVANCED TM TOTAL OFFENSIVE AND DEFENSIVE EFFICIENCY PPG- POINTS PER GAME PPP- POINTS PER PLAY RUYDS- RUSH YDS RYPP- RUSH YDS PER PLAY RTD'S- RUSH TD'S PYDS- PASS YDS PYPP- PASS YDS PER PLAY PTD'S- PASS TD'S TOT YPP- TOTAL YARDS PER PLAY EXP PLAY RTE- PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL PLAYS OF 20+ YARDS OR LONGER CFB ADVANCED CONVERSION OFFENSE AND DEFENSE 1ST RTE- PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL PLAYS THAT RESULTED IN A 1ST DOWN 3RD/4TH RTE- PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL COMBINED 3RD AND 4TH DOWN PLAYS THAT RESULTED IN A 1ST DOWN. RZ SCORE RTE- PERCENTAGE OF RED-ZONE PLAYS (INSIDE OPPONENTS 20 YARD LINE) THAT RESULTED IN A SCORE (TD, OR FG). RZ TD RATE- PERCENTAGE OF RED-ZONE PLAYS (INSIDE OPPONENTS 20 YARD LINE) THAT RESULTED IN A TD. CFB OFFENSIVE TENDENCY REPORT OPASS- OFFENSIVE PASS PLAYS ORUN- OFFENSIVE RUN PLAYS