Evaluating the top prospects in the NFL draft
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Although it’s early yet, it’s not too early to break down the strengths and weaknesses of some of the the top prospects in the next NFL draft:
(1) Kyler Murray
Quarterback Oklahoma
Murray is a charismatic player, who clearly connects with both fans and the media. When considering his NFL future, however, the big question remains: is he a little too charismatic? The best NFL quarterbacks have tended to maintain a certain distance — although not too much — from the unremitting glare of the spotlight. Also, Murray’s early flirtation with major league baseball is troubling. Given his multi-sport past, can he win the trust of the average fan, while convincing sportswriters that he isn’t so hungry for publicity that they’ll hesitate to give him the fawning coverage a #1 overall pick normally receives?
(2) Nick Bosa
Defensive End Ohio State
While Bosa has been a bit standoffish in his media appearances to date, he has tremendous potential to be a star. It’s hard to put your finger on it, but there’s something about this tall, strikingly handsome Italian-American kid from the suburbs that just makes him more relatable than other super prospects like Quinnen Williams and Jaawan Taylor. On the other hand, scouts, coaches, fans, major media personalities, and prominent talk show hosts cannot overlook a major flaw in Bosa’s otherwise spotless football resume: he is the great-grandson of Tony “Big Tuna” Accardo, long-time boss of the Chicago mob.
(3) Josh Allen
Outside Linebacker Kentucky
Once considered a sure-fire top five pick, Allen’s stock has plunged after turning down opportunities to be interviewed by both Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith. These early blunders during the evaluation process have raised serious questions about Allen’s relatibility, gregariousness, and willingness to play the game. Persistent rumors that he refused to rush a fraternity at UK are also not helping him move up the draft board. He still has time to recover some of his lost early shine, and an exclusive interview with ESPN or Politico sure wouldn’t hurt. In short, this kid needs better advisers.
(4) Donnie Incognito
No position University of Pennsylvania
Incognito is perhaps the most intriguing prospect in this year’s draft. Although he’s never played football at any level, his promises to shake up the system by providing 24/7 media access, and holding two-hour impromptu press conferences whenever reporters need fresh material, have caused him to shoot to the top of many organizations’ list. Although he’s not an orthodox prospect to say the least, he may be just what an increasingly boring and staid NFL draft evaluation process needs.