Yahoo Sports 2023 NFL Combine: Live Updates On Mountain West Football Prospects
2023 NFL Combine: Live Updates On Mountain West Football Prospects
Seven Mountain West football prospects will participate in this year’s NFL Combine. We’ll keep track of everything that happens right here.
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How will the conference’s top players perform?
The NFL Combine is officially underway at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis and there’s plenty at stake for the Mountain West Conference’s top prospects. Check back here over the next several days as we keep track of everything going on for each of the seven players on hand for the event.
Defensive Linemen and Linebackers
Viliami Fehoko
Fehoko had a brief chat with John Vogel about his Shrine Bowl experience, pre-snap preparation, and his ideal learning process as a football player. [NFL Draft Blitz]
Robert Munoz provides a breakdown of Fehoko will bring to the table as an NFL edge rushing prospect. [HERO Sports]
Brennan Rupp examines what Fehoko could bring to Green Bay, in particular, who are in need of more impact defenders. [Packers Wire]
Viliami Fehoko Jr.
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 276 pounds
Arm Length: 33"
Hand Size: 9"#RatedRookie | #NFLDraft— The Draft Network (@TheDraftNetwork) March 2, 2023
#SJSU Edge Viliami Fehoko Jr on watching fellow Tongan #49ers Talanoa Hufanga have success in the NFL pic.twitter.com/MxzdkB052L
— Brad (@Graham_SFN) March 2, 2023
Defensive Backs and Specialists
Tyreque Jones
The NFL combine has become a huge deal for everyone involved, including players like Jones. [Washington Post]
Tyreque Jones
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 195 pounds
Arm Length: 33 3/4"
Hand Size: 9 5/8"#RatedRookie | #NFLDraft— The Draft Network (@TheDraftNetwork) March 3, 2023
Tyreque Jones says he met with the #Texans. Says it was "the one that wasn't scheduled" as he could not recall whether formal, informal, or who he met with. pic.twitter.com/jpcOKBfNL1
— Mark Lane (@therealmarklane) March 2, 2023
Boise State DB Tyreque Jones says Derwin James is his favorite safety. But he doesn’t model his game on anybody else. Has to be himself. pic.twitter.com/hpkiMzEXHN
— George Bremer (@gmbremer) March 2, 2023
JL Skinner
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JL Skinner
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 209 pounds
Arm Length: 32"
Hand Size: 8 1/4"#RatedRookie | #NFLDraft— The Draft Network (@TheDraftNetwork) March 3, 2023
Tough news Boise State’s J.L. Skinner won’t participate at Combine.
Good news is NFL has @seniorbowl data.
Last year Boise WR Khalil Shakir hit 19.18 mph in Mobile and ran 4.43 at Combine.
Last month @JlJlskinner hit 19.17 mph.
NFL teams know he can run. Still goes on Day 2. pic.twitter.com/tacOkCFa6Q
— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) February 27, 2023
It’s a peck. Won’t affect me and my ability to play DB. I’ll come back and show why I’m one of the best. Gods plan.
— JL Skinner (@JlJlskinner) February 27, 2023
.@BroncoSportsFB S JL Skinner leaves no doubt about his style of play.
“You tackle or you get tackled… I want you to know that if you come around me you’re going to get hit. I want you to fear me for sure.”
Enjoyed how detailed he was during his podium session. pic.twitter.com/Sxd4vNkrA8
— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) March 2, 2023
Boise State SAF JL Skinner on his experience at @seniorbowl and what separates the event from anything else in the pre-draft circuit. pic.twitter.com/qggy5j2daU
— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) March 2, 2023
Boise State safety JL Skinner won’t be trying Will Levis’ Mayo and coffee combo anytime soon.
“Nah I’m a very picky eater… the only sauce or condiment I eat is barbecue sauce.” pic.twitter.com/OS8TZRMVOg
— With the First Pick Podcast (@NFLDraftCBS) March 2, 2023
Boise State safety JL Skinner, who won't participate this week due to a torn pec, says he models his game after a certain #Seahawks defender.
Asked about playing that same role in Seattle, he quickly responded, "I'd love it!" pic.twitter.com/xQuga8Sq4r
— Corbin K. Smith (@CorbinSmithNFL) March 2, 2023
Boise St. safety JL Skinner III updates his status after tearing a pectoral muscle during training for the NFL combine. Says the recovery is likely 6-8 weeks and he may even have a pro day before the draft. pic.twitter.com/GpMBqWR3hz
— Brent Sobleski (@brentsobleski) March 2, 2023
.@BroncoSportsFB S JL Skinner at the #NFLCombine.
Says he’s been working on covering slot receivers during the pre-draft process to improve his game. Physical/rangy Safety pic.twitter.com/BG1bQrg26j
— Ryan Edwards (@redwardsradio) March 2, 2023
S JL Skinner says the recovery from his pec injury is likely 6-8 weeks and he may even have a pro day before the draft.
Says he has met with #Jets #Steelers and #Packers.
— uSTADIUM (@uSTADIUM) March 2, 2023
Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers, Tight Ends
Jake Haener
Where does Ross Tucker think that Haener measures up in this year’s quarterback class? [YouTube]
Haener chatted with The Transfer Portal to reflect on his Fresno State career and discuss what he hopes to accomplish at the combine. [YouTube]
.@FresnoStateFB QB Jake Haener at the #NFLCombine.
Says he’s been working on his timing and making more efficient throws…acknowledges it starts with his feet.
Haener is a sneaky prospect here. There’s been some buzz on how he might perform tomorrow night pic.twitter.com/uzFAqu6hDQ
— Ryan Edwards (@redwardsradio) March 3, 2023
Fresno State QB Jake Haener put everyone on notice that WR Josiah Freeman is NEXT at Fresno State📈
Maryland WR Rakim Jarrett raves about WR Ty Felton’s work ethic and thinks he’s the Maryland 2023 WR1 🔥 pic.twitter.com/e0xfAyzNAe
— Eric Froton (@CFFroton) March 3, 2023
Asked Fresno State QB Jake Haener to talk about the standard Raider WR Davante Adams and former-Raider Derek Carr set at the school pic.twitter.com/fOpjg9y5gF
— Alex Monfreda (@AlexMonfreda) March 3, 2023
Fresno St QB Jake Haener on his development over the years #NFLDraft #NFLCombine pic.twitter.com/4pZ0EwHj8P
— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) March 3, 2023
It’ll be tough to find a prospect with more poise than Jake Haener. Here he is talking about it. pic.twitter.com/SDX1w2uhQw
— Cory (@realcorykinnan) March 3, 2023
Jake Haener and preemptive pocket movement. #nfldraft pic.twitter.com/FL2nUOtAer
— Matt Waldman (@MattWaldman) March 1, 2023
Just continuously impressed with Jake Haener's ball placement versus different types of leverage. pic.twitter.com/04LJdSzFoZ
— Rich (@richjmadrid) February 24, 2023
Jalen Moreno-Cropper
Robert Munoz suggests that NFL scouts should not overlook Moreno-Cropper in a deep class of wide receivers. [HERO Sports]
Former @FresnoStateFB WR Jalen Moreno-Cropper runs a 4.41u in his 2nd attempt at the 40-yard dash.
4.40u in 1st run. #NFLCombine2023
— Vanessa Romo (@VanessaRomoTV) March 4, 2023
Talked with #FresnoState WR Jalen Cropper about his skill set and how it relates to the NFL level, and the creativity of his usage.
Also talked about him playing his best games against top, power five opponents and he cited the #UCLA game last season as his best. pic.twitter.com/DbH9AxTBWJ
— Devin Jackson (@RealD_Jackson) March 3, 2023
Kyle Patterson
Patterson isn’t the only NFL prospect from a military academy this year, but how will a new law passed in Congress affect future Air Force cadets with professional football aspirations? [ESPN]
Bennett Conlin makes the argument that college production isn’t everything for a tight end prospect like Patterson. [HERO Sports]
TE Kyle Patterson on the Air Force offensive scheme and the bill that passed allowing him to defer his service #NFLDraft #NFLCombine pic.twitter.com/EfIYUHnNx4
— Matt Holder (@MHolder95) March 3, 2023
Talked with #AirForce TE Kyle Patterson about his game, says he improved his blocking and bulking up his body this season.
Also says friends and family called him “Baby Gronk” growing up and takes aspects of George Little’s and Travis Kelce’s games. pic.twitter.com/L1waz44wQH
— Devin Jackson (@RealD_Jackson) March 3, 2023
Air Force TE Kyle Patterson doesn't have a ton of production over the last two season. 2020 wasn't terrible in regards to production (considering the offense).
His father, Shawn, played for the Green Bay Packers from 1988 – 1993. He ended up with 11 career sacks for the Packers https://t.co/C5ZZ6vvVZ5 pic.twitter.com/ta082aRuc0
— Russell Brown (@RussNFLDraft) February 8, 2023
Offensive linemen and Running backs
John Ojukwu
Footwork on point👌 @ojukwu1john #Compete | #BleedBlue pic.twitter.com/kNNYFIDkv4
— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) March 5, 2023
John Ojukwu
1st Attempt: 5.24s#RatedRookie | #NFLDraft
— The Draft Network (@TheDraftNetwork) March 5, 2023
John Ojukwu
Height: 6'6"
Weight: 309 pounds
Arm Length: 34"
Hand Size: 10 3/4"#RatedRookie | #NFLDraft— The Draft Network (@TheDraftNetwork) March 5, 2023
John Ojukwu RAS so far.https://t.co/WthXosqD7a #RAS pic.twitter.com/qaB6WDqFaU
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) March 5, 2023
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