Author: Brian Lamb

Coming out of high school, Stephen Carr was a highly-coveted prospect, with offers from a plethora of high-profile colleges. With offers from Alabama, Notre Dame, and Oklahoma, among many others, Carr often for the USC Trojans. Following injuries early in his career, along with a crowded running back group, Carr was never able to establish himself as the top back at USC. This offseason, Stephen Carr, who earned his degree in May, opted to transfer to Indiana University, where he’ll be eligible to play immediately. First off, the transfer was a blessing for Carr. Earlier this week, it was announced…

The Houston Texans are in full rebuild mode. Quite frankly, I don’t think that’s a secret to anyone. It’s been a heck of a year for Texans fans. From Bill O’Brien assuming GM duties and destroying the roster, to a poor hiring process involving Nick Caserio at GM, to Deshaun Watson’s sexual misconduct allegations. After O’Brien executed a trade for Dolphins left tackle Laremy Tunsil, the Texans sent a handful of draft picks to Miami. As a result, Houston didn’t have  draft pick in the 2021 NFL Draft until the third round. With that pick, the Houston Texans selected Stanford…

It’s easy to see what NFL scouts like in North Carolina QB Sam Howell. He’s had two straight 3,500 passing yard seasons. Additionally, he’s throw for 30+ touchdowns each season as well. Further, he’s been added to multiple watchlists, including those for the Manning Award and Maxwell Award. However, what more does Sam Howell have to accomplish to become a top pick in the 2022 NFL Draft? Specifically, is a top ten pick achievable? First off, let’s talk about what the Tar Heels are missing on offense this year. For one, they’re missing two running backs, Michael Carter and Javonte…

Lincoln Riley, the head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners, has a history of sending quarterbacks to the NFL. Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray were first overall draft picks in consecutive years. Following Murray, Alabama transfer Jalen Hurts took over the starting role. Hurts was then drafted in the second round by the Philadelphia Eagles. Last season, in his redshirt freshman season, Spencer Rattler took over the reins of the Sooner offense. As we’ll explain below, this season Spencer Rattler is predicted to take a huge step forward and solidify himself as the best QB in the 2022 NFL Draft class.…

Two years ago, quarterback Andrew Luck shocked football fans as he announced his retirement from the Indianapolis Colts. Luck was only twenty-nine years old, but had faced multiple injuries throughout his career, including a lacerated kidney and a torn labrum in his throwing shoulder. Following his retirement, the Colts have had to rely on Jacoby Brissett and Philip Rivers to lead the offense. Now, after acquiring Carson Wentz from the Eagles, and developing young talent acquired through the NFL Draft, the Indianapolis Colts have rebuilt their quarterback position. Chris Ballard and the Indianapolis Colts acquired Carson Wentz from the Philadelphia…

Meteoric rises happen every year when it comes to the NFL Draft. In 2019, after transferring to LSU from Ohio State, QB Joe Burrow went from a late round prospect to winning the Heisman Trophy and being drafted first overall by the Cincinnati Bengals. In 2021, we saw Kyle Pitts, a tight end from the University of Florida, come off the draft board fourth to the Atlanta Falcons. This year, with several prolific prospects at the position, will we see tight end drafted in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft? First off, let’s take a look at the…

Following the second preseason game, Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy once again stood behind his decision that Justin Fields would not be starting in the regular season opener. Fields was drafted with the 11th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Nagy has been adamant during his press conferences that Andy Dalton would be the week one starter for the Bears. Matt Nagy and the Chicago Bears are out of their minds for not starting Justin Fields. https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1429196630973161481?s=20 First off, let’s look at the situation. Entering the season, according to this article from Pro Football Focus, the Chicago Bears…

The NFL preseason is nearly over and the start of the regular season is just a few weeks away. I don’t know if there’s a better way to prepare for the start of the season than a 2022 NFL mock draft. It’s still early and team needs are likely to change for most teams, but let’s have a little fun here. Be sure to follow NFL Draft Lounge for more coverage. As always, you can find us on social media on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 1. Houston Texans Spencer Rattler, QB, Oklahoma As the last remaining remnants of the Laremy Tunsil trade, the…

This time last year, analysts and evaluators had high expectations for Iowa State QB Brock Purdy. However, following a year that was heavily-impacted by the pandemic, Purdy saw his draft stock nosedive. As a result, he opted to return to Iowa State for the 2021 season. With the start of the 2021 season now only a week away, one has to wonder if Brock Purdy is being overlooked once again by 2022 NFL Draft evaluators and analysts. What Caused Brock Purdy’s Draft Stock To Fall In 2021? In order to evaluate Brock Purdy’s draft stock heading into the upcoming College Football season,…

The Alabama Crimson Tide have ruled the land in recent years when it comes to putting wide receivers into the NFL. Henry Ruggs, Jerry Jeudy, Jaylen Waddle, and DeVonta Smith have all found their way onto NFL rosters in the early rounds of the NFL Draft. John Metchie III is likely to continue that trend in 2021. Metchie III was often the forgotten man on the Crimson Tide depth charts, but continued to deliver nonetheless. However, with a new offensive coordinator taking over the program, will Metchie struggle? Steve Sarkisian, the offensive coordinator for Alabama in 2019 and 2020, has…