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The Rookie Scouting Portfolio - Q&A with ESPN's Matt Williamson
Matt Waldman has a really good multi-part Q&A with Matt Williamson of ESPN's Scouts, Inc. Among the items in part one are Williamson's thoughts on hybrid offensive players and how he grades players for ESPN compared to doing it in the NFL. Williams was a scout for the Cleveland Browns.

ESPN.com - USC suspends RB Marc Tyler
Unsurprisingly, the senior running back has been suspended by head coach Lane Kiffin for implying USC players get paid. Tyler will miss at least the season opener against Minnesota. It will only affect Tyler’s below-average draft stock if he misses a handful of games.

National Football Post - Texans make scouting department hires
Despite the lockout still going, Houston promoted Mike Maccagnan to director of college scouting and Dale Strahm as a national college scout.

National Football Post - Scouting series: Stanford
The Cardinal is more than just Andrew Luck. The team also features wide receiver Chris Owusu and tight end Coby Fleener. Wes Bunting is more of a fan of the latter.

ESPN.com - Mel Kiper’s summer audits: NFC North
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Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Eagles stick with what works; invest in the trenchesSB Nation NFL mock draft: Eagles stick with what works; invest in the trenches
Mocking the Draft

This player should be a plug-and-play replacement for Mekhi Becton right off the bat.

By Michael Peterson
Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Chiefs get an absolute steal of a WR at No. 31SB Nation NFL mock draft: Chiefs get an absolute steal of a WR at No. 31
Mocking the Draft

This guy’s got talent, plus playing with Patrick Mahomes automatically elevates his potential.

By Michael Peterson
Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Bills fill biggest need with a top CB at No. 30SB Nation NFL mock draft: Bills fill biggest need with a top CB at No. 30
Mocking the Draft

He’s a bit of a liability in the run game, but his potential in the pass game was enough for Buffalo Rumblings.

By Michael Peterson
Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Commanders give Jayden Daniels a fluid playmaker at WR with No. 29 pickSB Nation NFL mock draft: Commanders give Jayden Daniels a fluid playmaker at WR with No. 29 pick
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This pick could help the Commanders build on last year’s excellent season.

By Michael Peterson
Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Lions bring in a pass-rushing partner in crime for Aidan HutchinsonSB Nation NFL mock draft: Lions bring in a pass-rushing partner in crime for Aidan Hutchinson
Mocking the Draft

It’s a high-potential pick for a Detroit defense that needs a solid pass rusher.

By Michael Peterson
Mocking the Draft
SB Nation NFL mock draft: Rams keep building defensive identity at No. 26SB Nation NFL mock draft: Rams keep building defensive identity at No. 26
Mocking the Draft

This rookie would be a great complement to Jared Verse and Byron Young.

By Michael Peterson