In a 41-carry effort (plus one catch and two runs called back by penalty) in Saturday's loss to Arkansas, Badie notched his fifth 200-yard rushing game of the season no other FBS player has had more than two in 2021. (Photo by Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
The fact that he’s done it without a dominant offensive line or much skill-position help aside him makes it all the more impressive.ĬOLUMBIA, MO - NOVEMBER 13: Missouri Tigers running back Tyler Badie (1) is all smiles as he runs off the field after an SEC football game between the South Carolina Gamecocks and Missouri Tigers on at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, MO. His production this season, setting a school record for rushing yards, has been nothing but absurd. But for a developmental type, he’s a fascinating project - and Hooker could end up at the Senior Bowl, which could boost his stock further. His 11 fumbles are a concern, and Hooker takes way too many sacks.
But watching the Ole Miss game, to the naked eye, Hooker looked to be on a similar plane as Matt Corral, the possible QB1 in this class.Īt 6-foot-3 and 221 pounds, with big hands (10 1/2 inches) and a well-built frame, Hooker can scramble effectively and have success as a designed runner. Throwing for 287 yards and three TDs against Alabama will earn you proper notice. He’s completing 69% of his passes, has a 26-3 TD-INT ratio and has run for 560 yards and five scores.įrom about the Mizzou game on, Hooker has been terrific. Hooker always had the physical goods, and now the Virginia Tech transfer is blossoming into a really interesting product. His summer grades were mostly at the UDFA level and he didn’t even begin the season as the Vols’ starter, losing the job initially to Joe Milton. Tennessee QB Hendon HookerĮntering the season, there was little buzz on Hooker as an NFL prospect.
He reminds us a bit of Jason Campbell, a former first-round pick who started 79 NFL games for five different franchises. With a Senior Bowl invitation secured, Ridder has a good chance to be a top-50 selection and make a run at the first round. But there’s a lot to like about his poise, athleticism, touch and ability to throw on the move. He lacks a true gun as a thrower and still has issues layering passes over the middle. What Ridder has done quite convincingly is prove that his floor is quite high. Our biggest question: How high is the ceiling for him as an NFL prospect? That still holds, we believe, even if we unequivocally believe he’s played the best football of his career over the past two months. We’ve been accused of being hard on Ridder, and that’s fair. Story continues Cincinnati QB Desmond Ridder But we can’t hold that against him enough to suggest that he has put himself in a position to be drafted this spring with a brilliant final season after transferring from Houston Baptist. Yes, the offensive system and some good weapons helped Zappe throw for 4,968 yards with a 52-9 TD-INT ratio while completing 70.1% of his passes. But there’s also no doubt that he’s put himself on the map with his efficiency, lightning-quick release and fearless approach. Zappe was pretty wild and a bit careless in Saturday’s win at Marshall, and he has some obvious things working against his NFL ceiling as a prospect. It’s possible that some teams could have him graded as the 2022 class' QB1 with a clean bill of health. In his past six games, he has a 16-4 TD-INT ratio and has made multiple eye-opening, NFL-caliber throws in each. Aiken/Getty Images)īut until the medical reports occur, Strong has done nearly everything you could ask as a thrower to help buttress his draft stock. Nevada QB Carson Strong has a chronic knee injury that's concerning, but his play has been mostly terrific this season.