Forecasting this week’s NFL draft for BYU players

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BYU running back Tyler Allgeier celebrates a touchdown as BYU and UAB play in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl.

BYU operating again Tyler Allgeier celebrates a landing in opposition to UAB within the Independence Bowl in Shreveport, Louisiana, on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. Allgeier is projected to be chosen on this week’s NFL draft.

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Tyler Allgeier, a outstanding athlete who walked on at BYU, performed linebacker and ended up being the perfect single-season rusher at school historical past, leads the parade for the Cougars on NFL draft week, which begins on Thursday.

Allgeier could be the solely Cougar to be drafted this yr. Search for others to signal free-agent contracts.

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Query of the week: What's the forecast for BYU soccer gamers on this week’s NFL draft?

Jay Drew: It's trying like one other meager NFL draft for the BYU Cougars after 5 gamers have been taken in final yr’s draft. Fairly possible, operating again Tyler Allgeier would be the solely former Cougar taken on this yr’s draft, and he most likely gained’t be picked up till the third day, Saturday, in rounds 4-7.

I spoke to Allgeier’s mom, Ester, for an excellent half-hour on Monday and can have a chunk on Tyler’s draft prospects — and his unbelievable journey from walk-on to NFL draft choose — popping out later this week. Speak about a heartwarming story — if anyone deserves a giant NFL payday, it's Tyler Allgeier.

The household doesn’t know which spherical he will likely be taken in however hopes he's chosen by one of many three California groups — Rams, Chargers, 49ers — or a Western staff such because the Las Vegas Raiders or Arizona Cardinals.

Different BYU draft prospects embody receivers Samson Nacua and Neil Pau’u, offensive lineman James Empey and defensive lineman Uriah Leiataua. I’m not seeing a lot buzz for any of these 4, however I wouldn’t be shocked if Empey goes within the seventh spherical. The disgrace is that a foot damage he suffered in opposition to Washington State that ended his senior season most likely damage Empey’s draft inventory. Nonetheless, the four-year starter is as stable as they arrive and a real coach on the sector for the offensive line. He’s price a choose, in my view.

Dick Harmon: The route operating skill of Pau’u is nearly as good as we’ve seen at BYU. In his quick time at BYU, Nacua displayed excellent receiving abilities and measurement. His professional day outcomes have been spectacular sufficient to provide him a bump with NFL scouts. Empey is an amazing chief, clever and a really educated heart who will likely be an asset to any staff that takes an opportunity on him.

However that is one draft the place the one sure-fire choose is Allgeier. His yards after contact, his rating because the main rush scorer within the nation and his measurement and pace make him a lovely choose for groups who desire a energy runner with respectable pace. Within the NFL, operating backs don’t final very lengthy, and if Jamaal Williams bought an opportunity and stays within the league, Tyler Allgeier, the varsity’s single-season speeding chief, will too. 

I believe Allgeier surprises of us and can go in on the finish of the third spherical. I believe the opposite BYU gamers will likely be picked up as free brokers and have an actual probability to stay. This yr is the product of a really younger soccer staff. The NFL will likely be calling in additional frequency subsequent yr, particularly for BYU’s offensive line corps. 

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Mark Pope stated goodbye to Junior Caleb Lohner and expects Gideon George to return after he measures himself with an NBA analysis. Within the meantime, he has hosted some spectacular prospects on the recruiting path, making an attempt to fill out three roster spots. A kind of is 4-star 6-foot-11 Fredrick King from Jamaica who was as soon as a signee of Louisville. He's simply 17 years outdated and it might be right down to BYU and Creighton. Antoine Davis is without doubt one of the finest scoring guards within the nation and he scheduled a go to to Provo. Pope can be after Rudi Williams, a switch from Coastal Carolina.

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Ainge was the best BYU basketball participant of all time. He was additionally an excellent baseball participant and an excellent golfer. It’s a blessing that he continues to help BYU athletics and have an effect off the sector. I'd like to see him teaching at BYU. He would have an excellent impact on any younger athletes that come inside his affect.

— sls

Yay! Let’s get extra sneakers for Gideon to ship house. Though they’ll be younger, I be ok with the guards with Johnson, Stewart, Brown, Corridor, Saunders and Toolson. Lots of expertise. The wing will likely be a energy with George, Knell, and Knight. Strong on the 4 with Fouss, however want we had Lohner as his backup (most likely why he’s transferring, knew he could be behind Fouss). Knight and George can fill in on the 4 for small ball. I believe we’ll see massive progress from Atiki at 5, however we actually want a back-up heart, he’s liable to foul hassle. Any 6’10 guys on the soccer staff who wish to get in form? Any information on Sean East? Every other insights who else BYU goes after within the portal? I used to be dissatisfied after I noticed Isaac Johnson go to USU. I believed he’d be an excellent back-up for Atiki, and an opportunity to play along with his brother.

— CougfaninTex

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