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I Thought Id post what he had to say about the canes players...
Will Mallory:
BACKGROUND: William “Will” Mallory, who has a sister, grew up in a football family and often moved around as his father (Mike) changed coaching positions. The family moved to Jacksonville in 2013, when Mike was hired as the Jaguars’ special teams coordinator and Will enrolled at Providence School, a private Christian school. After seeing varsity action as a freshman and sophomore, Mallory had a breakout junior season as an outside wide receiver with 46 receptions for 900 yards and 12 touchdowns, earning All-Conference honors. He battled multiple injuries as a senior and finished with 21 catches for 364 yards and three scores. Mallory also lettered in basketball and track, finishing fourth in the 100 meters (10.99 seconds) and 110-meter hurdles (14.91) at the 2018 state championships. His set personal bests in the 100 meters (10.85), 200 meters (22.95) and high jump (6 feet 0 inches). A four-star recruit, Mallory was the No. 8 tight end in the 2018 recruiting class (three spots behind Kyle Pitts, one ahead of Pat Freiermuth) and the No. 37 recruit in Florida. As a Michigan legacy, the Wolverines were his first offer when he was only a freshman. Mallory also picked up offers from Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, Notre Dame, Ohio State and USC. He grew up a Michigan fan and most assumed he was headed for Ann Arbor, but Mallory wanted to pave his own way and committed to Miami (Fla) and head coach Mark Richt in April of his junior year. (Mallory grew up around former Hurricanes tight ends Jeremy Shockey and Jimmy Graham while his father coached with the Saints). While he was highly recruited, Mallory was the second-ranked tight end in Miami’s 2018 class behind Brevin Jordan, who was the No.1 tight end nationally. Will’s paternal grandfather (Bill), who died in 2018, was a long-time college football head coach with Miami Ohio (1969-73), Colorado (1974-78), Northern Illinois (1980-83) and Indiana (1984-96) before retiring from coaching in 1996. Bill had three sons, all of whom played at Michigan. Will’s father (Mike) played linebacker for the Wolverines (1982-85) and was team MVP in 1984 before he got into coaching. He had nine stops as an assistant in college (Indiana, Kent State, Eastern Illinois, Rhode Island, Northern Illinois, Maryland, Illinois, Kansas, Louisville), then jumped to the NFL with the New Orleans Saints (2008-12), Jacksonville Jaguars (2013-20) and the Denver Broncos (2022). Will’s mother (Kim) also attended Michigan. Will has two uncles (Mike’s brothers) in coaching: Doug, who was with the Atlanta Falcons (2015-20) and is currently a defensive analyst with Michigan; Curt, who was the defensive backs coach at Michigan (2011-14) and has been head coach at Indiana State since 2017. Mallory took advantage of the extra year of eligibility and returned to Miami for a fifth season in 2022. He accepted his invitation to the 2023 Senior Bowl.
STRENGTHS: Sleek, athletic frame with above average speed (his 4.54 40-yard dash was No. 1 among tight ends at the combine) … has the acceleration to run by the second level and threaten safeties vertically or on crossers … uses a quick inside/outside stem to square off patterns … fights off physical coverage and works to space as a zone buster … improved focus at the catch point, and his drop rate declined his senior season … his catch radius has always been a strength to his game … with a father who coaches special teams at a high level in college and professional football, he grew up in NFL meeting rooms and knows what is expected of him at the next level … voted a senior captain and set career bests in 2022.
WEAKNESSES: Average overall bulk and body mass … doesn’t have the power in his lower body to consistently drive edge talent or second-level targets … often outleveraged at the point of attack, leading to sustain issues (multiple holding penalties on 2022 game tapes studied) … average base strength and will throw his hands wide in pass protection … doesn’t create enough separation mid-route for a player with his athletic talent … fazed by crowded catch points and often loses 50-50 battles (see: 2022 Texas A&M tape).
SUMMARY: A four-year starter at Miami, Mallory was a hybrid tight end in former offensive coordinator Josh Gattis’ pro-style spread. With gradual improvements in his production each season, Mallory led the Hurricanes in receiving in 2022 and finished No. 2 in receiving among tight ends in school history, which is even more impressive considering Miami’s NFL pipeline at the position. With a family tree that includes several accomplished players and coaches at the high school, college and NFL levels, Mallory has the athletic pedigree and focus to play at the next level. However, he can be mugged at the line and downfield, and his blocking tape is very mediocre. Overall, Mallory isn’t the type of tight end you are going to line up inline and play smash-mouth football, but he is an athletic pass catcher on the move with long-striding speed and accessible ball skills. He has the talent to compete for F tight end duties for an NFL team.
GRADE: 5th-6th Round
Will Mallory:
BACKGROUND: William “Will” Mallory, who has a sister, grew up in a football family and often moved around as his father (Mike) changed coaching positions. The family moved to Jacksonville in 2013, when Mike was hired as the Jaguars’ special teams coordinator and Will enrolled at Providence School, a private Christian school. After seeing varsity action as a freshman and sophomore, Mallory had a breakout junior season as an outside wide receiver with 46 receptions for 900 yards and 12 touchdowns, earning All-Conference honors. He battled multiple injuries as a senior and finished with 21 catches for 364 yards and three scores. Mallory also lettered in basketball and track, finishing fourth in the 100 meters (10.99 seconds) and 110-meter hurdles (14.91) at the 2018 state championships. His set personal bests in the 100 meters (10.85), 200 meters (22.95) and high jump (6 feet 0 inches). A four-star recruit, Mallory was the No. 8 tight end in the 2018 recruiting class (three spots behind Kyle Pitts, one ahead of Pat Freiermuth) and the No. 37 recruit in Florida. As a Michigan legacy, the Wolverines were his first offer when he was only a freshman. Mallory also picked up offers from Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, Notre Dame, Ohio State and USC. He grew up a Michigan fan and most assumed he was headed for Ann Arbor, but Mallory wanted to pave his own way and committed to Miami (Fla) and head coach Mark Richt in April of his junior year. (Mallory grew up around former Hurricanes tight ends Jeremy Shockey and Jimmy Graham while his father coached with the Saints). While he was highly recruited, Mallory was the second-ranked tight end in Miami’s 2018 class behind Brevin Jordan, who was the No.1 tight end nationally. Will’s paternal grandfather (Bill), who died in 2018, was a long-time college football head coach with Miami Ohio (1969-73), Colorado (1974-78), Northern Illinois (1980-83) and Indiana (1984-96) before retiring from coaching in 1996. Bill had three sons, all of whom played at Michigan. Will’s father (Mike) played linebacker for the Wolverines (1982-85) and was team MVP in 1984 before he got into coaching. He had nine stops as an assistant in college (Indiana, Kent State, Eastern Illinois, Rhode Island, Northern Illinois, Maryland, Illinois, Kansas, Louisville), then jumped to the NFL with the New Orleans Saints (2008-12), Jacksonville Jaguars (2013-20) and the Denver Broncos (2022). Will’s mother (Kim) also attended Michigan. Will has two uncles (Mike’s brothers) in coaching: Doug, who was with the Atlanta Falcons (2015-20) and is currently a defensive analyst with Michigan; Curt, who was the defensive backs coach at Michigan (2011-14) and has been head coach at Indiana State since 2017. Mallory took advantage of the extra year of eligibility and returned to Miami for a fifth season in 2022. He accepted his invitation to the 2023 Senior Bowl.
STRENGTHS: Sleek, athletic frame with above average speed (his 4.54 40-yard dash was No. 1 among tight ends at the combine) … has the acceleration to run by the second level and threaten safeties vertically or on crossers … uses a quick inside/outside stem to square off patterns … fights off physical coverage and works to space as a zone buster … improved focus at the catch point, and his drop rate declined his senior season … his catch radius has always been a strength to his game … with a father who coaches special teams at a high level in college and professional football, he grew up in NFL meeting rooms and knows what is expected of him at the next level … voted a senior captain and set career bests in 2022.
WEAKNESSES: Average overall bulk and body mass … doesn’t have the power in his lower body to consistently drive edge talent or second-level targets … often outleveraged at the point of attack, leading to sustain issues (multiple holding penalties on 2022 game tapes studied) … average base strength and will throw his hands wide in pass protection … doesn’t create enough separation mid-route for a player with his athletic talent … fazed by crowded catch points and often loses 50-50 battles (see: 2022 Texas A&M tape).
SUMMARY: A four-year starter at Miami, Mallory was a hybrid tight end in former offensive coordinator Josh Gattis’ pro-style spread. With gradual improvements in his production each season, Mallory led the Hurricanes in receiving in 2022 and finished No. 2 in receiving among tight ends in school history, which is even more impressive considering Miami’s NFL pipeline at the position. With a family tree that includes several accomplished players and coaches at the high school, college and NFL levels, Mallory has the athletic pedigree and focus to play at the next level. However, he can be mugged at the line and downfield, and his blocking tape is very mediocre. Overall, Mallory isn’t the type of tight end you are going to line up inline and play smash-mouth football, but he is an athletic pass catcher on the move with long-striding speed and accessible ball skills. He has the talent to compete for F tight end duties for an NFL team.
GRADE: 5th-6th Round
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It’s on3….so obviously take this with a grain of salt, but interesting to see Clayton Tune so high up on this board.
I’ve also read/heard some other things about Tune being ranked highly within certain front offices. Good showing for Dawson if Tune gets drafted higher than others expected.
I’ve also read/heard some other things about Tune being ranked highly within certain front offices. Good showing for Dawson if Tune gets drafted higher than others expected.
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Pretty much pegged him
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What a terrible year to need a quarterback.
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Any team that drafts Levis or Richardson over Stroud should immediately fire its entire front office and the owner should sell the team.
Then the owner should have to strip naked and walk thru a crowd while people yell “Shame”.
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Why are you a former Panthers fan?
…I’m rooting for the Lions. Easy team to root for. And if they have another great draft they could be Super Bowl contenders.
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Cos they traded two first round picks, two second round picks and DJ Moore for a midget QB. The dumb *****.
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Bryce Young is the best QB in the draft. As long as he doesn’t get hurt it’ll be worth it. Not having DJ Moore kinda sucks, but oh well.
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He's the best College QB in the Draft.
His skillset doesn't translate to the NFL - he's simply too short and light.
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What has you so worried about Stroud? I can’t stand OSU, but he single handedly carried them against UGA in the playoff game last year, and would have won but for the shank of a field goal kick. I know OSU quarterbacks have not faired well in the NFL but I can’t see Richardson or Levis, who were nothing special in college, being better than Stroud.
Maybe I’m missing something here. What are you seeing?
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i would disagree on single handedly carrying the team against georgia. that ohio state offense is STACKED and the 2022 georgia defense wasnt nearly as loaded as 2021. i see a ball placement specialist who does not make a lot of tight window throws and has all day for receivers to run open.
bryce young to me is special. the weight scares me a little but i dont think carolina will regret drafting him.
richardson, like justin fields, could go in to a team that lacks offensive talent and still be productive because of his dual-threat ability. his floor is a position change, but his ceiling is a supercharged josh allen.
hooker is the toughest evaluation for me because he had so many short rhythm throws, but (acl injury aside), i saw a great feel for pressure and the ability to hit receivers in tight coverage.
levis has some kyle boller/jake locker to him in my view. i dont think he is a first rounder.
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As a long time Fins fan, I wish Tua would retire for his own good. Brady RUMORS swirling again, but it's just that.
Will be interesting to see how Miami plays this draft
Will be interesting to see how Miami plays this draft
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