Dave Caban reviews Version 3.0 of the RotoViz Scouting Index and marvels at its stellar group of Wide Receivers.  Version 3.0 of the RotoViz Scouting Index (RSI) includes some significant movements but it’s clear that the scouts have dug their heels in on a number of prospects.((Please note that one of the sources included in Versions 1.0 and 2.0 has been removed as it did…...

The NFL draft creates an offseason hype machine like no other, and the reality often fails to live up to the buzz. The 2019 running back class fits that description – or does it? Curtis Patrick uses the RotoViz Box Score Scout to provide advanced metrics and player comps for the five of the top 2019 running back prospects. After a multiple year run on solid rookie running…...

Over the last few weeks, we’ve been looking at the rookie comparables for the top-11 PPR wide receivers from the 2018 class, and to ice this cake, I wanted to rank and tier the group heading into 2019. For the most part, these rankings are a reflection of the quality of the player comps, not necessarily of a player’s current situation. Things change fast, and it’s…...

Now that we have official combine testing results for the majority of 2019 NFL Draft class, it’s time for a quick review of former Washington Huskies’ running back Myles Gaskin.[1]The original, pre-combine version of this article was published on January 1, 2019. THE EARLY YEARS A three-star recruit in the 2015 class according to 247 Sports, Gaskin was woefully under-recruited receiving just two scholarship offers. His…...

Now that we have official combine testing results for the majority of the 2019 NFL Draft class, it’s time for a quick review of former Kentucky Wildcats’ running back Benny Snell Jr.[1]The original, pre-combine version of this article was published on January 1, 2019. THE EARLY YEARS A three-star recruit from Columbus, Ohio, Snell rushed for 3,903 yards and 55 touchdowns in his final two high school…...

The NFL draft creates an offseason hype machine like no other, and the reality often fails to live up to the buzz. The 2019 wide receiver class may be an exception. Shawn Siegele uses the RotoViz Box Score Scout to provide advanced metrics and player comps for the five best WRs in a year loaded with potential stars. Although each of the last three years…...

Wake Forest wide receiver Greg Dortch is skipping his final two years of college eligibility to declare for the NFL draft. Is he someone dynasty owners should be paying attention to? There are reasons both for optimism and for restraint.[1]An older version of this article was published on January 11, 2019, before any athletic testing. Production First, the good news: Dortch was extremely productive at a…...

Now that we have official combine testing results for the majority of the 2019 NFL Draft class, it’s time for a quick review of former Missouri Tigers’ wide receiver Emanuel Hall.[1]The original, pre-combine version of this article was published on December 31st, 2018. THE EARLY YEARS As a three-star prospect from Franklin, Tennessee, Hall averaged 18.9 yards per reception with 12 touchdowns in his senior season…...

Now that we have official combine results for the majority of the 2019 NFL Draft class, it’s time for a quick review of former Boise State Broncos’ running back Alexander Mattison.[1]The original, pre-combine version of this article was published on December 29th, 2018. THE EARLY YEARS As a three-star prospect from San Bernardino, CA, Mattison rushed for 4,074 yards and 48 touchdowns in his final two…...

Utah State junior running back Darwin Thompson put on a show at his pro day on Wednesday, emphatically answering any questions about his athleticism following a combine snub.[1]An earlier pre-pro-day version of this article was published on December 30, 2018. Despite splitting the Aggies’ backfield with Gerold Bright, Thompson topped 1,000 rushing yards for the third straight year, and was college football’s most elusive runner. Thompson’s weightlifting…...