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Scouting Derek Stingley Jr.: LSU corner reminiscent of Marshon Lattimore with lockdown skill set

Derek Stingley Jr. heads into the 2021 season as one of the most hyped prospects in college football. Can the talented LSU cornerback live up to the hype? Daniel Jeremiah offers his initial scouting report, supplying a Pro Bowl comparison in the process.

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Scouting Matt Corral: Ole Miss QB a top contender for Zach Wilson-like ascent

Will Matt Corral follow a Zach Wilson-like trajectory to the next level? Daniel Jeremiah offers his initial scouting report on Ole Miss' star QB, including an intriguing comp to an NFL veteran.

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Scouting Malik Willis: Liberty QB offers Jalen Hurts-like skill set

Will Liberty's Malik Willis be the next dual-threat quarterback to make scouts salivate? Daniel Jeremiah scouts the Flames' star and sees shades of three different NFL signal-callers in his game, including the Eagles' Jalen Hurts.

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Scouting Treylon Burks: Arkansas wide receiver brings A.J. Brown-like physicality and toughness

The 2021 NFL Draft brought another bushel of hyped wide receivers, but the group lacked one thing: size. That's not the case with Arkansas' Treylon Burks, a beastly WR who reminds Daniel Jeremiah of Titans star A.J. Brown. Check out the full scouting report.

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Scouting Spencer Rattler: Can Lincoln Riley's latest quarterback live up to Oklahoma predecessors?

Oklahoma's Lincoln Riley has churned out NFL quarterbacks, with Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray going No. 1 overall in consecutive drafts and Jalen Hurts selected in the second round last year. Can Spencer Rattler reach the heights of his OU predecessors?
FILE - Notre Dame defensive back Kyle Hamilton is shown during an NCAA football game on Monday, Sept. 2 , 2019, in Louisville, Ky. Spring practices have seen the defense learning new schemes. The secondary again will be led by All-America free safety Kyle Hamilton, who is recovering from ankle surgery and not participating this spring. (AP Photo/Tony Tribble, File)

Scouting Kyle Hamilton: Notre Dame safety offers rare combination of explosiveness, instincts

Daniel Jeremiah takes a first look at Notre Dame's Kyle Hamilton, a studious safety prospect who draws a comp to one of the NFL's premier players at the position.
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Scouting Evan Neal: Alabama's gargantuan offensive tackle brings high pedigree, rare skill set

With his high pedigree and gargantuan size, Evan Neal certainly has the NFL's attention. After reviewing the game tape, Daniel Jeremiah provides his initial scouting report on the hyped Alabama offensive tackle.
Oregon star defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux celebrates after the Ducks' victory over Colorado at Autzen Stadium on Oct. 11, 2019, in Eugene, Oregon. Eug 092520 Ducks Look To Get Back To Pac12 Football 1

Scouting Kayvon Thibodeaux: Oregon star reminiscent of former NFL great DeMarcus Ware

Is Kayvon Thibodeaux the NFL's next dominant edge defender? Daniel Jeremiah scouts the Oregon star and provides an eye-opening player comp.
Ohio State receiver Chris Olave catches a touchdown pass against Wisconsin during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Scouting Chris Olave: Ohio State WR prospect a Will Fuller-like deep threat

Receiver-needy teams, take note. Daniel Jeremiah sees a lot to like in his study of Ohio State's Chris Olave, who will enter the 2021 season looking to prove he's the nation's top WR prospect.
FILE - In this Oct. 3, 2020, file photo, North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College in Boston. Howell is back for his junior season while leading an offense with major personnel losses. The Heisman Trophy candidate and top NFL prospect has spent spring practices working to improve timing and chemistry with new receivers to help the offense take shape. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

Scouting Sam Howell: North Carolina QB similar to Baker Mayfield

Could North Carolina QB Sam Howell be the next Baker Mayfield? Daniel Jeremiah kicks off his annual summer scouting series with a look at the Tar Heels' talented signal-caller.
Virginia Tech cornerback Caleb Farley led the ACC with 16 passes defensed in 2019 despite missing the last two games of the season due to injury.

Scouting Caleb Farley: 2021 draft prospect similar to Ravens CB

Daniel Jeremiah takes a first look at former Virginia Tech CB Caleb Farley, who has opted out of the 2020 college football season and intends to enter the 2021 NFL Draft.
Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle racked up 1,227 all-purpose yards last season, earning SEC Special Teams Player of the Year honors after returning a kickoff and a punt for a touchdown.

Scouting Jaylen Waddle: Alabama WR reminiscent of Santana Moss

Daniel Jeremiah takes a first look at Alabama's Jaylen Waddle and sees an explosive receiver/kick returner with similarities to the Ravens' Marquise "Hollywood" Brown and former Pro Bowl wideout Santana Moss.
Ohio State's Wyatt Davis has only one season under his belt as a full-time starter, but he's already established himself as one of college football's top offensive linemen. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Scouting Wyatt Davis: Ohio State guard similar to David DeCastro

Daniel Jeremiah takes a first look at Ohio State's Wyatt Davis and sees a powerful guard who reminds him of Steelers All-Pro David DeCastro when he was coming out of Stanford.
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Scouting Pat Freiermuth: Penn State TE similar to Hunter Henry

Daniel Jeremiah takes a first look at Penn State's Pat Freiermuth and sees a tight end who reminds him of the Chargers' Hunter Henry when he was entering the NFL.
Alabama's Dylan Moses, a finalist for the Butkus Award (top college linebacker) in 2018, is returning from a knee injury that sidelined him for the entire 2019 season.

Scouting Dylan Moses: Alabama LB reminiscent of Myles Jack

Daniel Jeremiah takes a first look at Alabama's Dylan Moses and sees a linebacker who reminds him of the Jaguars' Myles Jack when he was coming out of UCLA.
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Scouting Rashod Bateman: WR similar to Michael Thomas

Daniel Jeremiah takes a first look at Minnesota's Rashod Bateman and sees a wide receiver prospect who reminds him of the Saints' Michael Thomas when he was coming out of Ohio State.
Alabama cornerback Patrick Surtain II was among the players named this summer to the watch list for the Bednarik Award, which goes to the top defensive player in college football.

Scouting Patrick Surtain II: Alabama CB similar to Byron Jones

Daniel Jeremiah takes a first look at Alabama's Patrick Surtain II, the son of a Pro Bowl cornerback, and sees a budding star with a game reminiscent of the Dolphins' Byron Jones.
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Scouting Trey Lance: North Dakota State QB similar to Andrew Luck

Daniel Jeremiah takes a first look at North Dakota State's Trey Lance and sees a polished quarterback prospect reminiscent of Andrew Luck.
Alabama's Najee Harris ranks 15th in Tide history with 2,377 career rushing yards and set a school single-season record for a running back with seven receiving touchdowns in 2019.

Scouting Najee Harris: Alabama RB reminiscent of Matt Forte

Daniel Jeremiah's advice to NFL teams scouting Alabama's Najee Harris: Ignore his 40-yard-dash time. See how the Crimson Tide star makes up for his lack of elite speed, and why he's drawing comparisons to Pro Bowl backs of yesteryear.
Florida's Kyle Pitts led all Southeastern Conference tight ends in receptions (54), receiving yards (649) and touchdowns (5) as a sophomore in 2019.

Scouting Kyle Pitts: Florida TE similar to Raiders' Darren Waller

Daniel Jeremiah takes a first look at Florida's Kyle Pitts and sees a tight end with the upside to make a Darren Waller-like impact in the NFL.
Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith gains yardage against Duke during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Scouting DeVonta Smith: Alabama WR reminiscent of Marvin Harrison

Daniel Jeremiah takes a first look at Alabama's DeVonta Smith and sees a highly productive wide receiver who's reminiscent of Pro Football Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison.
Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence led his team to a national title as a true freshman before helping the Tigers get back to the national championship game last season.

Scouting Trevor Lawrence: QB similar to Deshaun Watson

Daniel Jeremiah takes a first look at Trevor Lawrence and sees a quarterback who compares favorably to one of his predecessors at Clemson, Deshaun Watson.
Clemson running back Travis Etienne is the Atlantic Coast Conference's all-time career leader in rushing touchdowns (56) and total touchdowns (62).

Scouting Travis Etienne: Clemson RB an Alvin Kamara-like weapon

Daniel Jeremiah takes a first look at Clemson's Travis Etienne and sees an explosive running back with the potential to make an Alvin Kamara-like impact in the NFL.
Ja'Marr Chase received the 2019 Biletnikoff Award as college football's top wide receiver and is the first WR in LSU history to become a unanimous All-American.

Scouting LSU's Ja'Marr Chase: WR like Anquan Boldin, Steve Smith

Daniel Jeremiah takes a first look at LSU's Ja'Marr Chase and is reminded of all-time greats Anquan Boldin and Steve Smith Sr., as well as one of the game's bright young stars at the position.