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For no particular reason at all...here are the Hudl IQ radars for presumptive #TexasTech starting quarterback Brendan Sorsby and *potential* new starting quarterback Will Hammond, pending his recovery from ACL surgery. How we feelin', Tech fans? 😬 #CFBsky

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Jadarian Price (RB, Notre Dame) is a buttery smooth technician who creates yardage where none exists through elite vision and contact balance. 6.1 yards/rush 4.7 yards after contact per attempt #NFLDraft

Keldric Faulk (EDGE, Auburn) is a high-tenacity defender and elite tackler who effectively erases yards after contact. 55.9% Solo Tackle Success 3.0 Yards After Tackle Attempt (YATA) Faulk is an immovable force at the point of attack with pro-ready strength and size. #NFLDraft

Omar Cooper Jr. (WR, Indiana) is a Swiss Army knife and YAC monster who played a big role in the Hoosiers' historic title run. 7.0 Yards After Catch per Reception 63% Receiving Success % 75% Catch % He's a rugged playmaker with versatility and elite hands. #NFLDraft

Peter Woods (IDL, Clemson) is a high-ceiling game disruptor with rare lateral quickness for a big interior defender. 3.1% Stop % 3.1 Yards After Tackle Attempt (YATA) He’s an explosive athlete who provides scheme-proof versatility along the defensive front. #NFLDraft

Caleb Lomu (OT, Utah) is a smooth-moving blindside protector with elite athleticism and light feet. 2.2% Impact % Allowed 1.4% Pressure % Allowed 7.7 Run Behind Yards Per Rush The 1st-Team All-Big 12 selection allowed zero sacks in 2025. #NFLDraft

Chris Johnson (CB, San Diego State) is a smooth-moving, technical player who dominated the Mountain West with surgical precision. -0.69 EPA/Target 1.4 Yards/Target 35.3% Completion % allowed He's a good cover man who allows zero breathing room. #NFLDraft

Keylan Rutledge (IOL, Georgia Tech) is a violent mauler with a high-floor interior anchor. 3.2% Run Disruption % allowed 0.5% Stuff % allowed 0.3% Sack % allowed #NFLDraft

Dillon Thieneman (S, Oregon) is a rangy DB with elite athleticism. 9.3% True Tackle % 4.1 Yards per Target 4.35s 40-yard dash A versatile 1st-round talent with the range and IQ to dominate the secondary. #NFLDraft

KC Concepcion (WR, TAMU) is a lightning-quick route runner at all levels with elite run-after-catch talent. 6.9 YAC/Rec 57.3% Receiving Success % 15.1 Yards/Reception He's a versatile weapon that wins in the slot or on the outside. #NFLDraft

Malachi Lawrence (EDGE, UCF) is a refined, technical pass rusher with solid explosiveness. 3.2% Sack % 7.2% Pressure % He wins with a polished array of moves and a high-octane motor that translates into late-down production. #NFLDraft

Akheem Mesidor (EDGE, Miami) is a high-motor disruptor with elite finishing ability and rare inside-outside versatility. 3.2 Yards After Tackle Attempt (YATA) 6.7% Pressure % 12.5 Sacks, 17.5 TFL in 2025 #NFLDraft

Max Iheanachor (OT, Arizona State) is a premier "dancing bear" with the rare athletic profile to start at either tackle spot. 0.5% Sack % Allowed 7.5 Run Behind Yards/Rush The Senior Bowl standout is a high-ceiling protector with elite length and lateral movement. #NFLDraft

Makai Lemon (WR, USC) is a rugged pass catcher who wins with elite body control and focus at the catch point. 0.42 EPA/Play 8.7% Catch Rate Over Expected (CROE) 43.7% Receiving Chunk % The 2025 Biletnikoff Award winner is a high-IQ playmaker who is dangerous after the catch. #NFLDraft

Monroe Freeling (OT, Georgia) is an elite athletic specimen and a high-ceiling cornerstone at tackle. 0.1% Stuff % allowed 3.3% Run Disruption % allowed A 2nd-Team All-SEC selection, he possesses the rare length and movement skills to scale to the next level. #NFLDraft

Caleb Banks (DT, Florida) is the ultimate draft wild card. Despite missing most of 2025 (foot), his Combine was historic for a 6'6", 327lb tackle. 2024 stats: 11.3% Havoc % 13.4% Run Disrupt % An elite physical specimen with 35" arms and rare twitch. #NFLDraft

Blake Miller (OT, Clemson) is the ultimate iron man and a high-floor cornerstone for any NFL offensive line. 62.1% Run Behind Success 0.6% Sack % Allowed 3.3% Run Disruption % Allowed He could be a great player for the right organization. #NFLDraft

Kenyon Sadiq (TE, Oregon) is a rare athlete and the consensus top-ranked tight end in the 2026 class. 84.2% Route % 7.5 Depth of Target (DOT) He's an elite mismatch weapon who functions as a "big receiver" in the slot. #NFLDraft

Rueben Bain Jr. (EDGE, Miami) is the most technically refined rusher in this class. 1.6 Run ALOE (Average Length of Engagement) 1.2 Pass ALOE 51.4% Solo Tackle Success The 2025 ACC DPOY winner produces at an elite level that defies his arm-length measurements. #NFLDraft

Vega Ioane (G, Penn State) is a dominant road grader and the consensus #1 interior offensive lineman in this class. 22.8% Run Play Rate 0.04% Sack Rate allowed 1st Team All-American He's a plug-and-play starter with a mauler mentality and elite pass-protection traits. #NFLDraft

Ty Simpson (QB, Alabama) is a high-IQ technician who picks apart defenses with surgical precision. 64.3% Completion % 1.1% Interception % 19.5% Pass Chunk % Simpson is a polished dropback passer with the instincts and awareness of a seasoned pro. #NFLDraft

Kadyn Proctor (OT, Alabama) is a mountain of a man with the sheer power to re-establish the line of scrimmage. 3.0% Run Disrupt % Allowed 0.6% Sack % Allowed The Consensus All-American is a dominant people-mover who provides a clean pocket and anchors the run game. #NFLDraft

Caleb Downs (S, OSU) is a generational defensive back with elite efficiency metrics. -0.55 EPA/Target 6.1 Yards/Completion allowed 5.6% Impact % The 2025 Thorpe Award winner and 2x Unanimous All-American is a plug-and-play superstar who erases the deep half of the field. #NFLDraft

Francis Mauigoa (OT, Miami) is a premier 1-on-1 blocker who erases pass rushers. 63.9% Pass 1-on-1 % 59.8% Run 1-on-1 % He rarely requires double teams, allowing massive schematic flexibility for his play-caller. #NFLDraft

Spencer Fano (OT, Utah) is a cornerstone tackle with elite position versatility. 808 plays 2.6% Pressure % 8 pressures, 2 sacks allowed The Outland Trophy winner has starting experience at both LT and RT, making him a high-floor, plug-and-play starter for any NFL scheme. #NFLDraft

Jordyn Tyson (WR, ASU) is a premier playmaker who wins at every level with an elite blend of size and quickness. 0.35 EPA/Play 4.3% Catch Rate Over Expected (CROE) The former Big 12 star is a high-volume target and one of the most refined route runners in the class. #NFLDraft

Sonny Styles (LB, Ohio State) is a rare athlete who's morphed into a dominant, sideline-to-sideline linebacker. 39.4% Stop % 73.9% Solo Tackle % 2.1 Yards Per Tackle Attempt (YATA) A First-Team All-American with elite speed at 240+ lbs. He's the ultimate modern defensive weapon. #NFLDraft

Mansoor Delane (CB, LSU) is a premier lockdown corner who effectively erased his side of the field in the SEC. -0.56 EPA/Target 35.1% Completion % Allowed 0 TDs allowed in 2025 Delane has the potential to be a cornerstone piece for the Kansas City Chiefs. #NFLDraft

Arvell Reese (LB/EDGE, Ohio State) is a literal game-wrecker. 30.8% Stop % 2.0 Yards After Tackle Attempt 64.4% Solo Tackle Success He’s the ultimate defensive weapon in this class. #NFLDraft

Carnell Tate (WR, Ohio State) is a silky-smooth route runner. 13 Yards per Target 69.1% Receiving Success % 12.9 Air Yards per Reception Tate provides an immediate impact for any NFL passing game. #NFLDraft

Jeremiyah Love (RB, Notre Dame) is the premier home-run threat in this class. 7.3 yards per rush 15.3 Rush Chunk % 4.5 Yards After Contact Per Attempt His combination of elite vision and contact balance makes him a nightmare to corral in space. #NFLDraft

David Bailey (EDGE, Texas Tech) is an elite backfield disruptor with the production to match his high-end traits. 11.9% Havoc Rate 10.8% Run Disrupt % 10.1% Pressure % He's a twitchy, technical rusher who wins immediately off the snap. #NFLDraft

No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza combines top-tier accuracy with elite-level ball placement. - 75% Completion % in the pocket - Excellent decision-making skills - Above-average athleticism in the run game He could be the franchise passer LV needs. #NFLDraft

Do you like following the #NFLDraft? Wanna learn more about the first round picks? Hop on over to @hudliq.bsky.social, where I'll be posting Hudl IQ data visuals for picks 1-32 tonight. It's gonna be a lot of fun.

ICYMI: I wrote about some stuff rattlin' around in my noggin as we approach the end of spring college football. Thoughts on: - Bama's QB race - Florida Gators hype - Why I'm crushin' on the Houston Cougars - Mike Norvell - The odd pairing of Bill Belichick and Bobby Petrino #CFBsky

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Soooooo, what you're tellin' me is that shadow transfers might still be a thing? 🤔 quickslants.solidverbal.com/p/are-shadow...

ICYMI: I wrote about shadow transfers for @solidverbal.com. - What's a shadow transfer? - Why might they be coming to college football this spring? - And what might the NCAA do to stop them? Check it out at the link below, and consider sharing it with a CFB sicko or two. #CFBsky