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The Top 10 DFW prospects coming off NFL Draft board
With the NFL Draft just a few days away, VYPE ranks the top DFW prospect in order of when their name will be called starting this Thursday.
There could be as many as four within the first three rounds and 10-12 drafted overall. There will also be a dozen free agent signees.
DFW's strength this year is in the skill positions with eight out of the 10 either DB, WR or RB.
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No. 1 Jeff Okudah, South Grand Prairie, Ohio State, DB
No-brainer Top 5 pick, He's a special cover-man who is also physical.
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No. 2 Jalen Reagor, Waxahachie, TCU, WR
Reagor's name is getting more buzz lately in a DEEP WR class. Top 50 pick.
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No. 3 Devin Duvernay, Sachse, Texas, WR
This kid just makes plays. Very physical WR, decent speed, elite hands. Will be taken within Top 64 picks.
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No. 4 Eno Benjamin, Wylie East, Arizona State, RB
Running backs not always at a premium, but Eno is probably in the first handful of RB's off board. Will be taken within Top 64 picks.
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No. 5 Hakeem Adeniji, Garland, Kansas, OL
Good athleticism for the big-man. Could be early third-rounder.
No. 6 James Proche, DeSoto, SMU, WR
Deep WR draft could drop DeSoto star to third round.
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No. 7 Trevis Gipson, Cedar Hill, Tulsa, DT
Everyone needs DL. He's not elite but has worked himself into Round 4.
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No. 8 AJ Green, DeSoto, Oklahoma State, DB
Rangy DB who played in pass-happy Big 12. Round 4.
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No. 9 JR Reed, Prestonwood Christian, Georgia, DB
Had good career in the SEC. Has seen top-flight offenses. Round 5.
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No. 10 Demarkus Acy, Wilmer-Hutchins, Missouri, DB
See above... Round 5.
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THE SCOOP: Independence DB 'blessed to be in current position'
Frisco Independence safety Caleb Ellis is starting to heat up around recruiting circles. He's picked up a dozen offers in the last month from schools across the country.
"I'm not really surprised because I've always believed in my abilities," he said. "But I'm blessed to be in this position.
"I think what coaches like about me is that I'm versatile," he said. "I can play high-position free safety or come down and play strong safety. I pride myself on not giving up explosive plays whether it be long passes or runs when I come up to support."
At 6-foot, 180-pounds, Ellis combines size and athletic ability. The second-team, all-district DB is also an accomplished jumper on the track team.
Ellis has played football since the third grade and saw himself playing college ball when he as in Little League.
"I was always pretty good," he said. "I played offense to start out and then switched over to defense in high school. I started three games as a sophomore and really stepped up as a junior. We had a great season."
Independence made school history, reaching the Regional Semis.
Before the virus hit, Ellis had an official visit set up to SMU and an unofficial to the University of Houston. He also has offers from Boise State, Boston College, Iowa State, Kansas, ULL, Memphis, Tulane and Washington State, just to name a few.
"My first thing is academics," he said. "I want to find a school that will set me up for after football. I also want to make sure I'm a fit with what they need on defense. I want to make sure I can picture myself on campus, that's why it is so important to be able to take some visits."
For now, Ellis is taking time to get in shape for the 2020 season.
"I'm working on small mechanics," he said. "Footwork, explosiveness and catching the football is what I'm focusing on. I'm modifying my workout to do upper body stuff at home."
In a plot twist, Ellis is a die-hard Houston Texan fan – deep in the heart of Cowboy country.
"I was born in Houston," he laughed. "My favorite player is Deshaun Watson. He can do anything with the ball in his hands. I know it's weird, but I claim Houston as my hometown."