@dutch-oven said:

I would guess Njoku will not be coming back, and with Fannin taking over as the top pass-catching TE threat, Kacmarek IMO would be a good complement. 

After watching the IU/Alabama game l read up a little on Hoosier TE Riley Nowakowski, and he might be a good guy to scoop up in a lower round or as a UDFA. 

He transferred from Wisconsin where he didn’t get a ton of action as a pass catcher. He’s still not getting a ton of pass catching action at Indiana, but it’s a significant increase and he’s quite the YACamaniac and regarded as a good blocker as well.

https://www.si.com/college/indiana/football/indiana-football-riley-nowakowski-curt-cignetti-most-unique-players-wisconsin-becker

@ibleedbrown said:

I like Kacmarek too. They don’t throw to him much but he catches it when they do. He seems to play the role of the safety valve when the protection breaks down and everyone else is covered. 

I would guess Njoku will not be coming back, and with Fannin taking over as the top pass-catching TE threat, Kacmarek IMO would be a good complement. 

@dutch-oven said:

I know this is the WR thread, and call me a homer, but I'd definitely take Ohio State's TE Will Kacmarek at the end of the draft or as a free agent if he doesn't get drafted. Not sure how highly he's thought of, but I think he would be a solid in-line TE to pair up with Fannin. 6'6, 258lbs who can catch the occasional ball and is a eager blocker. 

I like Kacmarek too. They don’t throw to him much but he catches it when they do. He seems to play the role of the safety valve when the protection breaks down and everyone else is covered. 

@sdbacker80 said:

At 4 i agree.  I see a Tee Higgins floor with him.  One of the best OSU WRs in recent times at making contested catches which should translate well and a top notch toe tapper.  Great character.

the word is his 40 will not be top of first round worthy.  Game speed is on display each week though. 
 

My sleeper is Antonio Williams Clemson.  Had a better 2024.  Runs great routes another one of those guys that snatches the ball in traffic. 

At 6'3" he can long stride those go routes; and he can also catch the ball when he's well covered too.  Reminds me some of Cris Carter and to a lesser extent Plex Burress.

@ibleedbrown said:

Probably an unpopular opinion, but l’m just not that high on Tate. He’s got great hands and manipulates space well, but l don’t see him as much more than a possession receiver at the NFL level. There’s plenty of value in that of course, but l wouldn’t use a first round pick on him. 

At 4 i agree.  I see a Tee Higgins floor with him.  One of the best OSU WRs in recent times at making contested catches which should translate well and a top notch toe tapper.  Great character.

the word is his 40 will not be top of first round worthy.  Game speed is on display each week though. 
 

My sleeper is Antonio Williams Clemson.  Had a better 2024.  Runs great routes another one of those guys that snatches the ball in traffic. 

@sdbacker80 said:

Big Tate fan given OSUs propensity to turn out the best at that position. 
 

I like Antonio Williams Clemson.  Slot guy.  Fast Quick and sure handed. 

Probably an unpopular opinion, but l’m just not that high on Tate. He’s got great hands and manipulates space well, but l don’t see him as much more than a possession receiver at the NFL level. There’s plenty of value in that of course, but l wouldn’t use a first round pick on him. 

We'll probably take a safety and a RB... ?

I like Antonio Williams Clemson.  Slot guy.  Fast Quick and sure handed. 

@dutch-oven said:

My buddy who I mentioned the other day regarding the Thomas/Garrett question I posed really likes Caleb Lomu too - but he's a redshirt sophomore. It will be interesting to see if he comes out. 

Well here's NFL draft buzz's rankings of OT:

FWIW, Proctor is a big guy but he moved like a department store mannequin against Georgia last week.  1 Jed Wills from that program was enough; but we also got to see Cam Robinson looking quite the same in pass pro this year.  Am I being fair?  Well if we're talking 1st round - it isn't about being fair as much as it is being accurate.  Dunker and World seem like intriguing prospects.  The write-up on Francis Mauigoa in this research doesn't mention OG.  I'll link the whole thing here.

https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/positions/OL/1/2026

https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Francis-Mauigoa-OL-MiamiFL#google_vignette

@dutch-oven said:

My buddy who I mentioned the other day regarding the Thomas/Garrett question I posed really likes Caleb Lomu too - but he's a redshirt sophomore. It will be interesting to see if he comes out. 

2 year starter speculated by many to be the 1st LT off the board in the 2027 draft if he waits.  Having said this, he's also being projected in round 1 in 2026 especially due to the limited supply for the demand of such an important position. I've seen Miami's potential 1st round draft prospect (Tackle) Francis Mauigoa being mentioned as a possible OG at the next level similar to Bitonio. This was from the guy that ranked Mauigoa as the #1 Tackle in the list of OTackles he rated/ranked/narrated earlier this year that you shared with us I'll re-attach below (very well done btw).  Mauigoa looks like Lomu's biggest competition in round 1 if Lomu comes out this year IMO; and I hope he does considering 2 years of starting under his belt already. The list below has Proctor (Bama) & Goolsby (Texas) ranked slightly higher (most likely because they're both very good run blockers while their pass pro needs work and polish).  I couldn't believe how well Lomu moved laterally in pass pro. He's also great at pulling to either side of the formation.  Keep in mind though, my observations are limited to Utah's last 2 games.  Loved Spencer Fano too; but he's a RT.  Worth noting, some of the guys on the list below could be OGs and at the end the narrator says he feels like it's a weak Tackle class.  

@flugel said:

Yeah, I like this guy's research.  He was the guy you shared earlier this year getting us REAL acquainted with the WRs and OTackles.  I don't know if you caught it but after he gave the Browns Utah's LT Caleb Lomu - he realized he never gave anyone Utah's RT Spencer Fano.  I watched 2 Utah games at the end of the year.  I was impressed with both guys.  Lomu pleasantly surprised me with how good his footwork/agility was for his build.  He's also tenacious with staying with his block as long as necessary or hustling to the next tier when applicable.  Fano was exactly the same at staying with his block.  That something we saw very little of from either of our tackles on the edges in Cleveland this year.  Should be interesting.   

My buddy who I mentioned the other day regarding the Thomas/Garrett question I posed really likes Caleb Lomu too - but he's a redshirt sophomore. It will be interesting to see if he comes out. 

@dutch-oven said:

Here's a guy I follow every once in a while going over another guy's from PFF mock draft... 

Spoiler alert: Browns get themselves a WR and and a Tackle in Round 1. 

Yeah, I like this guy's research.  He was the guy you shared earlier this year getting us REAL acquainted with the WRs and OTackles.  I don't know if you caught it but after he gave the Browns Utah's LT Caleb Lomu - he realized he never gave anyone Utah's RT Spencer Fano.  I watched 2 Utah games at the end of the year.  I was impressed with both guys.  Lomu pleasantly surprised me with how good his footwork/agility was for his build.  He's also tenacious with staying with his block as long as necessary or hustling to the next tier when applicable.  Fano was exactly the same at staying with his block.  That something we saw very little of from either of our tackles on the edges in Cleveland this year.  Should be interesting.   

Spoiler alert: Browns get themselves a WR and and a Tackle in Round 1. 

@syd said:

Lane had some other nice catch's also

Thanks Syd!  USC is quietly putting together a good season; and they beat Michigan.   

@dutch-oven said:

Damn he’s as big as Fannin

In the huddle...at the end of every pass play call...you say, "And Nyck, you go long.  If everyone's covered I'll heave it out to ya and you jump up and catch it."    

@orion said:

Big, Tall, Fast.....you can't teach that.

@dutch-oven said:

Damn he’s as big as Fannin

And we get to play against him at A&M next week. My brother comes into town from Colorado and I'm taking him to the game. If we lose and go 9-1 he gets banned for life. LOL!?

@orion said:

Big, Tall, Fast.....you can't teach that.

Damn he’s as big as Fannin

@flugel said:

Wow!  It sure would be nice to see at least 1 of our WRs doing something like that.  Maybe a healthy Tillman? After a great season last year - Jerry Jeudy showed up with the dropsies this year.  Do they have a vaccine for dropsies?  

Lane had some other nice catch's also

@texasag1969 said:

Yes, but the line to get it starts away from passes across the middle heading towards a LB. ?‍?

? Did you just "light at the end of the tunnel is the headlamp of an oncoming train" me?    Well played...