Week 8 - Midweek News
No NCAA Football News.
Light day in the NFL as well, no major news occurring.
Raiders News:
Raiders' Next Game: Raiders (6-0) @ Broncos (6-1)
Notable Progression:
RE Keithen Lett
High Motor: No to Yes
LB Kendle Maeweather
PUR: 90 to 91
MCV: 73 to 75
ZCV: 64 to 65
WR De'Aarius Bumpers
RTE: 64 to 66
CB Patrick Peterson
TAK: 54 to 56
Scouting News:
DT Brandon Ballard out of UAB looks interesting to some team scouts as he seems to have a very good understanding of reading blocks and the movement of the offensive line. He also works through blocks and pursues the ball carrier well. The problem is that he lost focus from time to time and some of this injury history looks mixed. He hasn't missed many games, but there are times where he comes off the field and has to miss plays. He's also not the best conditioned athlete.
MLB Brandon Randolph from Oregon State won't be making the team draft board anytime soon. He's a very average kid at the college level and that tends not to translate well to the NFL. Even with the team needing linebacker depth, Randolph is not interesting.
WR Avius Allen is a decent prospect. He has all the physical tools you want: blazing speed, strong vertical, quick feet and explosiveness. The down side comes from the finer points of being a WR. His route running isn't bad, but he gets timid in traffic and doesn't make extra effort for the football.
WR D'Antwone Baltimore (New Mexico) also seems decent. He makes a lot of effort to catch tough passes, but can't hold on consistently if contacted during the process of the catch. Otherwise, there's a lot to like about him. He's explosive, reasonably quick, and has NFL-level route running ability.
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