Jacksonville Jaguars, Terrell Lews, Edge, 124. That, my friends, is a throw. Maryland set Tagovailoa up for success in this game. ET on Saturday, Apr. He finished his third season with the Terps with 3,008 yards, 18 . 3 pick. Most of the talk about Tagovailoa following his hip surgery in November had been extremely positive until about a week ago. The mental side of the game is another story as I think he has to make some large strides if he wants to be a top quarterback prospect. The Detroit Lions are reportedly talking with teams about trading out of the No. Even though the receiver had to change to look over his outside shoulder, thats where Tagavailoa had to throw it. Tagovailoa is a good athlete as he shows on this run. He said, I dont think theres a more underrated player in the country than Taulia Tagovailoa. Stroud says he's top player, defends run ability, Alabama QB Young undeterred by size questions, NFL draft questions, predictions for combine workouts: Potential risers, top QBs and burners to watch, Tagovailoa leaving Alabama to enter NFL draft, How Tua Tagovailoa changed Alabama football forever, McShay's 2020 NFL Mock Draft 1.0: Landing spots for Burrow, Tua and Young. The 2023 NFL Draft is set to take place from Thursday, April 27 through Saturday, April 29 in Kansas City, Missouri. Every time I see it on Sunday, I'm ready to get back to work on Monday and go through our week.. Taulia Tagovailoa and the Maryland Terrapins look to be airing it out this season. Tagovailoa is a Terrapin, but hes taken notice of other former Alabama quarterbacks beyond his brother shining in the NFL in recent years. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. At 6-3, Maryland has a chance to win its most games since 2010, when the team finished 9-3. In fact, he has defined a roller-coaster career. Taulia says he hasnt made a decision about his future yet. He also had 10 rushes for 12 yards with one touchdown. Taulia Tagovailoa to Rakim Jarrett for the 60 yard TOUCHDOWN and the Terps lead 30-21 in the 4th. Taulia Tagovailoa Airing It Out This Season, UCLAs Chip Kelly Now Has 4 More Years on Contract, OJ Simpson The Legal Commentator: Alex Murdaughs Guilt, New Orleans Saints NFL Draft RB Prospects, Browns Showing Interest In Eagles Brandon Graham, Houston Texans Release Starting Offensive Lineman, Baltimore Ravens: The Lamar Jackson Perspective, Washington Commanders Sign Former Chiefs Wide Receiver, I dont think theres a more underrated player in the country than Taulia Tagovailoa, JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP by CLICKING HERE. Tagovailoa scans the field and finds nothing there. He also ran the ball 13 times for an additional 112 yards and a touchdown. He started the 2021 season on fire, leading some to believe he could declare for the 2022 NFL Draft. Maryland went 8-5 in 2022 behind the arm of Tagovailoa, who had another productive season. One of the biggest motivating factors behind Taulia Tagovailoas decision to transfer from Alabama to Maryland two years ago was to build his own legacy, make his own name and step out of the shadow of his famous older brother and Crimson Tide legend Tua Tagovailoa. Maryland went 8-5 in 2022 behind the arm of Tagovailoa, who had another productive season. Can Taulia and the Terrapins keep airing it out this season? 100 underclassman were approved for last years draft. Week 3 didn't have many surprises, as many of the top teams in the country took care of business. Senior Dontay Demus Jr., who measured 6 feet 3 and 213 pounds when . To interact more with our community and keep up to date on the latest in Football news, JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP by CLICKING HERE. Hes a redshirt junior, so he could declare for the 2023 NFL Draft after the season, or he could elect to return to school to continue to build his draft stock. Jacksonville Jaguars (via LAR): Trevon Diggs, CB, 26. Follow us on Twitter at @GridironHeroics for more great content. "It sure really gives us a good in. There's a lot of speculation that the Giants are interested in tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. Here's the bottom line when it comes to most mock drafts: Christopher Walsh has covered Crimson Tide football since 2004, and is the author of 26 books including Decade of Dominance, 100 Things Crimson Tide Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die, Nick Saban vs. College Football, and Bama Dynasty: The Crimson Tide's Road to College Football Immortality. The bloodlines, leadership, competitiveness and mobility are all attributes that warrant a look at the NFL but his skill-set is actually perfectly suited for the CFL, where he could be a potential superstar. Well, my friends that did not happen as Taulia went to the transfer portal and followed former Alabama OC, Michael Locksley, to Maryland. Tagovailoa has endured some of the highest of the highs and lowest of lows. ET on Friday, Apr. Each Box contains Two Prospect Autographs! After careful deliberation, I have decided to return for my senior season. (27%*), 74 After a hot start to the 2022 season, others are finally jumping aboard the Turner hype train as well. pic.twitter . Good touch down the seam and on post-corner, flag routes to attack the defense vertically and horizontally. This years quarterback class features several unheralded names who could become value picks in the middle rounds, and if Hendon Hooker fails to secure himself as a first-round talent, he could be the best value pick of any quarterback in the 2023 NFL Draft. Type above and press Enter to search. San Francisco 49ers (via IND): Jerry Jeudy, WR, 20. All 255 picks | Biggest takeaways Shortly after Tagovailoa's announcement, wide receiver DeVonta Smith posted a video on social media saying he would be returning. Jacksonville Jaguars, Raekwon Davis, DT. Each of the last two offseasons Alabama has had to replace its offensive and defensive coordinators, along with a number of assistants. Tagovailoa was named. Past. Im playing the odds. But elsewhere on the offense and even on the defensive side of the ball, Maryland has other players both steady veterans and breakout candidates who could add to the class' depth. As a Michigan fan, I am careful to buy into recruits as they set foot on campus at Michigan, but from the very first time Turner saw the field for the Wolverines, I loved what I saw. It is a strong class of free-agent tight ends, and these three could be fits for the Steelers. If he goes inside, the safety is right there to break up the play or cause a turnover. I think its likely he sticks around college for a couple years, but looking at the tools, it wouldnt be a total shock if he shot up draft boards this season to be the quarterback that came out of nowhere to become a darling for NFL scouts. Waddle didn't get the hype of Jeudy for most of the past two seasons, but he's every bit as electric with the ball in his hands. If anything, the contrasting mocks give an idea of how there's wide range of opinions heading into the final days. Last season, Taulia showcased his gunslinging approach in the BIG Ten ranking 2nd in passing yards. More NFL draft coverage . Taulia Tagovailoa and the Maryland Terrapins look to be airing it out this season. LIVE in HD 6 Days a week! Kiper: Tua is reminiscent of a left-handed Drew Brees (0:59). "If you're a non-combine player and you're at Alabama and teams have seen you, seen you in the fall, seen you at All-Star games, they've had exposure to you, they're more comfortable with you and they're going to be more comfortable turning in the card," Jeremiah said. He graduated from Liberty University with a master's degree in sports management-administration. In Wake Forests near-upset of Clemson, Hartman completed 20 of 29 pass attempts for 337 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Taulia Tagovailoa enters his third season with the Terrapins and looks to boost his draft stock. DraftDive is a trusted source for draft information and predictions. Redshirt sophomore Mac Jones took the reins at quarterback that afternoon, and everything changed. ESPN's Laura Rutledge was quick to shoot down the Wonderlic information: Meanwhile, the RPO part doesn't make a lot of sense either because Alabama runs a pro-style offense with RPO elements that are similar to what the majority of NFL teams are now doing. Its still very early in Taulia Tagovailoas career as he just got his first starts for Maryland last season after transferring from Alabama. Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa was asked last week about which games from this season he'd like to have back." . 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. 3 free agents the Steelers should consider at each position: TE. Saturday against Maryland, Turner recorded an interception and defended a pass, but his down-to-down coverage was the most impressive part of his performance. Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news. I don't think you're going to see [Herbert's] ceiling for quite a bit. Tagovailoa clearly believes in the program that Mike Locksley is building at Maryland, though, and without a doubt, he's one of the major pieces of the puzzle for the Terrapins. Taulia Tagovailoa, the younger brother of Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa, has had his ups and downs at Maryland. Height is a major issue - stands just 5-11 and isn't immune from the problems that short quarterbacks usually experience, While his arm strength is decent it is not elite and it's not uncommon for his deep passes to fall a little short, There is a place at the next level for such a sharp offensive mind, but Tagovailoa has very limited NFL potential because of his physical shortcomings - a third-day pick who looks like a career backup, Mechanically, his stride is inconsistent, adding to accuracy issues. If you ask me, I have Taulia the 2nd best QB. "Next season isn't about draft stock or money," Moses wrote in his draft announcement, "it's about grinding with my brothers and winning another national title. As the New York Post put it with a headline, the Tua Tagovailoa bashing has peaked. Taulia is the type of quarterback that, in my mind, its very imperative to put him in a system that fits his strengths. For Taulia, he's a guy that puts a lot of pressure on himself. Hookers game lacks finesse, but he has proven to be a natural improvisor at the quarterback position. Tagovailoa's receiving corps in the bowl game will reflect what he can work with next season as Tai Felton, Octavian Smith Jr., Leon Haughton Jr. and Shaleak Knotts will have elevated roles . The Pittsburgh Steelers continue the meeting process at the NFL Scouting Combine. 147: Taulia Tagovailoa . And you started to see that wear on Saban. #RollTide pic.twitter.com/mkj6k5gmn5, This was a game about re-establishing a culture that had slipped in losses to Auburn and LSU, Saban told reporters afterward. (58%*), 31 1/8 Keep tabs on who the Steelers have met with at each stage of the offseason leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft. Instead, Tagavailoa puts on the outside where the receiver can make that adjustment and catch the ball. For Tua, the floor and the ceiling are pretty close.". Steelers 2023 NFL Draft Stock Report, Week 4: 2 new QBs and a stud CB on the rise, 2023 NFL Scouting Combine Notes, Day 2: DBs. The 2023 NFL Draft is still months in the distance, but with college football having arrived, the beginning stages of the 2023 draft process has begun. Los Angeles Chargers: Tua Tagovailoa, QB, 8. Quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa, who appeared in five games for Alabama as a freshman in 2019, is transferring to Maryland. We'll cut to the chase on the Alabama guys for you: 6. Should the Steelers draft a running back in the 2023 NFL Draft? No thank you, an AFC personnel man told the website of Tagovailoa. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). But after a rough stretch against stout defenses, Tagovailoa has ultimately decided to return to school and hone his craft. Its a picture perfect throw, although he stares down his receiver the entire play. Here, Taulia stays in the pocket and throws a beautiful ball down the left sideline. "Obviously, my biggest dream ever since I played football is to make it to the NFL," Tagovailoa said. I dont want to put my whole franchise on a left-handed, beat-up, 6-foot quarterback. Head coach Michael Locksley previously coached him during his time at Alabama, which led to his transfer to Maryland. The Philadelphia Eagles Jalen Hurts, who started his career at Alabama before transferring to Oklahoma, is PFFs second-highest-graded passer this season. If he makes it this obvious who he is throwing to in the future, there are going to be some adventurous safeties that will pad their stats against him. 73 of those 100 underclassmen were granted special eligibility while 27 of them were underclassmen who had completed their college degrees. Tua Tagovailoa is currently PFFs top-graded NFL passer and has led the Dolphins to a 6-1 record as a starter. Tagovailoa, the brother of Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, has stabilized the QB position at Maryland. Over the past two seasons, hes ninth among 148 qualified FBS quarterbacks with a 90.6 passing grade. [3] Bowman U Chrome Football is the first officially-licensed, complete collegiate trading card set - for football or any other college sport!