Buffalo Junction Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 (edited) Now that we’re in the off-season it seems like a good time to dig a little deeper into the backgrounds of some of these draft prospects - further than game tape and 40 times - to flesh out who they are as people. With how much McDermott and Beane mention character, family, faith, growth, work ethic, perseverance, etc it makes sense to look into who may, or may not, fit into The Process. This is a spot to place articles about draft prospects background: family, coaches, life events, etc. It is, admittedly, not something that everyone is interested in. However, for those of us who enjoy digging deeper into players life stories and/ scouting having a post that consolidates information may be useful. Feel free to post any articles about these soon to be NFL athletes in the comments. A brief synopsis can be helpful, but isn’t necessary. Particularly if you add a few articles in a post. Puff pieces or arrest articles are both perfectly acceptable. We’re looking for insight good and bad. I’ll get the ball rolling.... Henry Ruggs III - WR Alabama Perseverance story http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001044473/article/alabama-wr-henry-ruggs-finds-purpose-through-loss-of-friend Written by Ruggs https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/henry-ruggs-iii-alabama-football AJ Epenesa - DE Iowa Mentions family more that a 5 hour McD Presser about the locker room https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/college/story/2019-12-24/holiday-bowl-aj-epenesa-family-samoan-junior-seau Jalen Reagor - WR TCU High school coach was John Kitna. His father earned a Super Bowl ring with the Colts. https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/tcu-horned-frogs/2019/12/02/star-tcu-wideout-jalen-reagor-declares-for-2020-nfl-draft/ Laviska Shenault - WR Colorado Goes into his upbringing, death of his father, etc. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.si.com/.amp/college/2018/10/11/laviska-shenault-family-colorado-buffaloes Bryce Hall - CB UVA Academics and community service https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dailyprogress.com/sports/cavalierinsider/virginia-cornerback-bryce-hall-receives-crowley-scholarship/article_e9a011ca-4a87-11e9-bedf-dbddda14e6e8.amp.html Michael Pittman Jr - WR USC Community outreach https://news.usc.edu/162471/usc-community-outreach-michael-pittman-jr-student-athletes/ I will add more in a little bit. Edited February 7, 2020 by Buffalo Junction 1 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billykay Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Thank you BJ. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Junction Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 Curtis Weaver - Edge Boise State Bio, jokester, work ethic https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.idahostatesman.com/sports/college/mountain-west/boise-state-university/boise-state-football/article221358980.html Tee Higgins - WR Clemson Bio, family, faith https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.greenvilleonline.com/amp/2697523001 funny car dealership https://www.google.com/amp/s/collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/06/10/auto-dealer-deletes-photo-of-clemson-wr-tee-higgins-with-fancy-car/amp/ Denzel Mims - WR Baylor Used to play QB https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/2019/08/04/10-things-to-know-about-denzel-mims-from-dual-sport-success-in-high-school-to-his-big-time-catches-at-baylor/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 K'Lavon Chaisson - Edge/Linebacker LSU A Star in the making https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2020-nfl-draft-klavon-chaisson-is-a-star-in-the-making/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Junction Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 Bryan Edwards - WR USC Gamecocks https://www.myhorrynews.com/news/conway-s-bryan-edwards-looks-back-at-a-storied-sc/article_e9f96fe4-e9ca-11e9-a982-03c5c3fda93f.html Bradlee Anae - Edge Utah Family, football, family https://www.ksl.com/article/46626221/amid-a-family-pedigree-of-cougars-utahs-bradlee-anae-ready-to-leave-his-mark Chase Claypool - WR ND Family trauma, BMX https://strongofheart.nd.edu/profiles/chase-claypool-2017/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Junction Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 15 minutes ago, TigerJ said: K'Lavon Chaisson - Edge/Linebacker LSU A Star in the making https://www.profootballnetwork.com/2020-nfl-draft-klavon-chaisson-is-a-star-in-the-making/ Definitely a nice quote. “It’s special. The No. 18 is a very special number but at the same time, it’s just me. I didn’t do anything to become No. 18, I didn’t do any special things to get this number, I was just being myself. I’m glad that it was recognized but at the same time, whether I have the number or not, I gotta do what needs to be done on and off the field. That’s just how I was raised.” 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Junction Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 Antonio Gandy-Golden - WR Liberty Gymnastics background http://ns60.dailyorange.com/2019/08/liberty-receiver-antonio-gandy-golden-used-gymnastics-background-jumpstart-football-career/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffAlone Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 3 hours ago, billykay said: Thank you BJ. that's what she said 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Sign me up for Ruggs. Like right now. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Junction Posted February 8, 2020 Author Share Posted February 8, 2020 34 minutes ago, thebandit27 said: Sign me up for Ruggs. Like right now. I’m very high on Ruggs. I think he might be the first WR off the board though. You can’t teach the type of speed he and Reagor have. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 36 minutes ago, thebandit27 said: Sign me up for Ruggs. Like right now. Draft Ruggs and trade for AJ Green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seoulofstone Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Javon Kinlaw (Tough upbringing) https://www.panthers.com/news/former-gamecock-javon-kinlaw-was-homeless-and-now-the-nfl-is-within-reach Wherever this guy ends up, I hope he knocks it out of the park. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Junction Posted February 8, 2020 Author Share Posted February 8, 2020 (edited) 24 minutes ago, Seoulofstone said: Javon Kinlaw (Tough upbringing) https://www.panthers.com/news/former-gamecock-javon-kinlaw-was-homeless-and-now-the-nfl-is-within-reach Wherever this guy ends up, I hope he knocks it out of the park. Eye opening for sure Edited February 8, 2020 by Buffalo Junction 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 7 hours ago, Buffalo Junction said: Now that we’re in the off-season it seems like a good time to dig a little deeper into the backgrounds of some of these draft prospects - further than game tape and 40 times - to flesh out who they are as people. With how much McDermott and Beane mention character, family, faith, growth, work ethic, perseverance, etc it makes sense to look into who may, or may not, fit into The Process. This is a spot to place articles about draft prospects background: family, coaches, life events, etc. It is, admittedly, not something that everyone is interested in. However, for those of us who enjoy digging deeper into players life stories and/ scouting having a post that consolidates information may be useful. Feel free to post any articles about these soon to be NFL athletes in the comments. A brief synopsis can be helpful, but isn’t necessary. Particularly if you add a few articles in a post. Puff pieces or arrest articles are both perfectly acceptable. We’re looking for insight good and bad. I’ll get the ball rolling.... Henry Ruggs III - WR Alabama Perseverance story http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001044473/article/alabama-wr-henry-ruggs-finds-purpose-through-loss-of-friend Written by Ruggs https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/henry-ruggs-iii-alabama-football AJ Epenesa - DE Iowa Mentions family more that a 5 hour McD Presser about the locker room https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/college/story/2019-12-24/holiday-bowl-aj-epenesa-family-samoan-junior-seau Jalen Reagor - WR TCU High school coach was John Kitna. His father earned a Super Bowl ring with the Colts. https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/tcu-horned-frogs/2019/12/02/star-tcu-wideout-jalen-reagor-declares-for-2020-nfl-draft/ Laviska Shenault - WR Colorado Goes into his upbringing, death of his father, etc. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.si.com/.amp/college/2018/10/11/laviska-shenault-family-colorado-buffaloes Bryce Hall - CB UVA Academics and community service https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dailyprogress.com/sports/cavalierinsider/virginia-cornerback-bryce-hall-receives-crowley-scholarship/article_e9a011ca-4a87-11e9-bedf-dbddda14e6e8.amp.html Michael Pittman Jr - WR USC Community outreach https://news.usc.edu/162471/usc-community-outreach-michael-pittman-jr-student-athletes/ I will add more in a little bit. Awesome sauce, thank you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Junction Posted February 8, 2020 Author Share Posted February 8, 2020 Kenny Willekes - Edge MSU Chemistry, leadership, walk on https://www.google.com/amp/s/spartanswire.usatoday.com/2018/07/29/kenny-willekes-its-no-wonder-that-he-drives-team-chemistry/amp/ Rugby and other things https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/sports/2019/07/12/kenny-willekes-michigan-state-msu-football-defensive-lineman-big-ten/1689140001/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Junction Posted February 8, 2020 Author Share Posted February 8, 2020 Josh Uche - Edge Michigan Late bloomer quick learner https://michigan.rivals.com/news/michigan-wolverines-football--582 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Junction Posted February 8, 2020 Author Share Posted February 8, 2020 CeeDee Lamb - WR Oklahoma Early dedication & learning to lead https://projects.oudaily.com/ceedee-lamb-journey/ Fun fact https://www.google.com/amp/s/oklahoman.com/article/5641957/ou-football-the-meaning-behind-ceedee-lambs-no-32-necklace/amp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Junction Posted February 8, 2020 Author Share Posted February 8, 2020 Justin Jefferson - WR LSU Football family https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/article_f52c3b4a-3307-11ea-b99c-8756b7806eaf.amp.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Junction Posted February 8, 2020 Author Share Posted February 8, 2020 Van Jefferson - WR Florida Intangibles & coaching when coaches can’t https://www.alligator.org/sports/van-s-time-how-uf-s-new-receiver-won-over/article_8b2eb6b8-b267-11e8-b960-5f00db8dfd3c.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Junction Posted February 8, 2020 Author Share Posted February 8, 2020 Donovan Peoples-Jones - WR Michigan High school ? https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/article/donovan-peoples-jones-excels-in-the-classroom-too-wants-to-an-orthopedic-surgeon/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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