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Bills' Elijah Moore Offers 'Pretty' Josh Allen Scouting Report
Bills' Elijah Moore Offers 'Pretty' Josh Allen Scouting Report originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Elijah Moore is slowly getting used to his new surroundings as the newest member of the Buffalo Bills, and that means catching passes from the current NFL MVP, Josh Allen. Advertisement A free agency signing, Moore comes to an offense that averaged a crisp 30.9 points per game last season, with Allen the figurehead of Joe Brady's scheme. Having been a Cleveland Brown for the past two seasons (1,178 yards, three touchdowns), Moore now comes to a genuine contender, and as OTAs begin, he is starting to get a feel for what it will be like as a member of Brady's offense. And that includes watching Allen up close on the practice field. "When I wasn't in, I was just watching him, because obviously I'm on the other side of it now," Moore said via WGR 550 AM. "I've been playing against him for going into four years now, and it just looked better now that he's on my side. The balls were pretty. The way that he practices, he jokes around, but at the same time, he's locked in." © Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Moore comes to an offense that is brimming with talent, especially at the receiver position. Advertisement Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Joshua Palmer, and Curtis Samuel are likely ahead of Moore on the depth chart as things stand. Then we have tight ends Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox, and running backs James Cook, Ray Davis, and Ty Johnson, who round out the unit. So, snaps might be hard to come by, but with an "everybody eats" mantra fueling the Bills, Moore will get his time in the sun; he just has to make it count. And that is a lot easier when Allen is your quarterback. Related: Bills' 'Biggest Offseason Priority' Not An Easy Fix with James Cook Related: Bills New Injured Defensive Star Labeled Team's 'X-Factor' This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
06-05-2025
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Texans 2025 draft pick profile:TE Luke Lachey
Texans 2025 draft pick profile:TE Luke Lachey If anyone can get great play out of tight ends, it's new Houston Texans offensive coordinator Nick Caley. That seems to be the hope surrounding the selection of Iowa tight end Luke Lachey, who heads to Houston at the ninth and final pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Texans aren't expecting Lachey to become a forceful impact in the passing game as the newest weapon for C.J. Stroud in 2025. Most fans would take a blocking-only tight end with upside in the red zone as a "win" on paper for the Hawkeyes' strategy. Lachey joined the Hawkeyes in 2020 and played in one game before redshirting. A year later, the 6-foot-5 tight end played in all 13 games with three starts and caught eight passes for 133 yards. He caught 28 passes for 398 yards and four touchdowns in 2022 before electing to come back for another season. In 2024, Lachey caught 28 passes for 231 yards. He caught 10 passes for 131 yards two As a sophomore, he caught 28 passes for 398 yards and four touchdowns. Here's a quick rundown on Lachey: The Basics Height: 6-foot-6 Weight: 251 pounds Age: 23 From: Grandview Heights, Ohio Breakdown "Lachey is a fluid athlete at 6-foot-4 and 250 pounds with the commitment and power to be a good run blocker. He's smooth out of his breaks and could become a solid TE2/3 for the Texans' offense in time." - USA Today's Ayrton Ostly Lance Zierlein's Scouting Report 'Combination tight end capable of lining up in-line or as a move tight end,' Zierlein wrote. 'While Lachey can do both, he lacks the core strength and consistency of a typical 'Y' tight end and has average quickness to escape man coverage on the next level. He has experience operating underneath and as an intermediate target, using proper leverage in his routes and good body control, along with strong hands, when contested. He has NFL size but needs to prove he can more consistently sustain as a run blocker in order to become a trustworthy, three-down player in the league. Unless that happens, he's likely to be fighting for a role as a TE3 or TE4." RAS Score Grade: A- The Texans needed a blocking tight end with upside in the passing game. That's Lachey, who might make the roster simply because of his blocking skills. - Texans Wire's Cole Thompson Highlights
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05-05-2025
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- USA Today
Texans 2025 draft pick profile: DL Kyonte Hamilton
Texans 2025 draft pick profile: DL Kyonte Hamilton It might have taken until Day 3, but at least Nick Caserio landed a defensive tackle prospect. Mario Edwards, Kurt Hinish, Tim Settle and Denico Autry are all entering contract seasons for the Houston Texans this season, meaning the back-to-back AFC South champions need trench depth. After securing the services of two new defensive backs, Houston finally brought in the right name for the defensive tackle room in Rutgers' Kyonte Hamilton. A four-year contributor for the Scarlet Knights, Hamilton played in every game since he arrived in Piscataway in 2021. He totaled 22 tackles with two for loss as a freshman, then became a full-time starter as a sophomore. Over the next two seasons, Hamilton collected 52 tackles with seven for loss and two sacks. He saved his best year as a senior, tying for the team lead with four sacks, five tackles for loss and 36 tackles overall to lead the defensive line. Here's a quick rundown on Hamilton: The Basics Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 305 pounds Age: 23 From: Rockville, Maryland Breakdown "What makes the 300-pound Kyonte Hamilton so intriguing is his wrestling background. Coaches love former wrestlers, because they understand leverage, hand placement and torque. Hamilton should give the Texans a bit of what the roster still needed."- Bleacher Report's Brent Solbeski Lance Zierlein's Scouting Report 'Recruited as a wrestler initially, Hamilton has become a steady, durable defensive lineman. He plays with a nice blend of quickness and athleticism to circumvent blocks on the move. However, he's not a forceful upfield penetrator and has issues playing with consistent technical savvy to anchor his gap against force. Hamilton's rush production has been modest but he flashed more in 2024. He's a good athlete with room for more development but might not find the reps needed in camp to take that next step.' RAS Score Grade: B "It's a solid, big-framed defensive tackle who should fill gaps on third down. He's not expected to start, but it's a fit for a player who should see roughly 15 reps a game." - Texans Wire's Cole Thompson Highlights
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04-05-2025
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Roster Moves: Eagles sign Washington WR Giles Jackson, waive running back
The Philadelphia Eagles have made some roster moves following this weekend's rookie minicamp. The team announced on Sunday that they have signed former Washington wide receiver Giles Jackson and released running back Tyrion Davis-Price. Jackson, 5-9, 185 pounds, went undrafted after six collegiate seasons, two in Michigan and four with the Huskies. He had a breakout year in 2024, catching 85 passes for 893 yards and seven touchdowns. Advertisement Giles Jackson's Scouting Report vs NFL Draft Buzz: Based on tape study, Jackson projects best to an offense emphasizing pre-snap motion and manufactured touches. His elite deep speed and short-area quickness create immediate value in the screen game and vertical passing attack, though size limitations restrict his deployment. Gap scheme offenses featuring jet motion and RPO concepts align with Jackson's skillset, allowing him to operate in space while minimizing physical matchups. His value on special teams provides roster flexibility, though his frame suggests development as a complementary piece in the passing game. Multiple coordinators have maximized Jackson's explosiveness through creative deployment, indicating scheme versatility despite physical limitations. His ceiling depends heavily on landing with a staff willing to manufacture touches while developing his route tree. Advertisement Giles capped off his final college season with an 11-catch, 161-yard performance against Louisville in the Sun Bowl. However, his four touchdown receptions weren't enough, as Washington lost after a failed two-point conversion. Giles hopes to carry that momentum into the NFL and earn a depth role in Philadelphia. This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Roster Moves: Eagles sign Washington WR Giles Jackson
USA Today
04-05-2025
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- USA Today
Roster Moves: Eagles sign Washington WR Giles Jackson, waive running back
Roster Moves: Eagles sign Washington WR Giles Jackson, waive running back Eagles have signed a receiver with 4.3 speed following a rookie minicamp tryout The Philadelphia Eagles have made some roster moves following this weekend's rookie minicamp. The team announced on Sunday that they have signed former Washington wide receiver Giles Jackson and released running back Tyrion Davis-Price. Jackson, 5-9, 185 pounds, went undrafted after six collegiate seasons, two in Michigan and four with the Huskies. He had a breakout year in 2024, catching 85 passes for 893 yards and seven touchdowns. Giles Jackson's Scouting Report vs NFL Draft Buzz: Based on tape study, Jackson projects best to an offense emphasizing pre-snap motion and manufactured touches. His elite deep speed and short-area quickness create immediate value in the screen game and vertical passing attack, though size limitations restrict his deployment. Gap scheme offenses featuring jet motion and RPO concepts align with Jackson's skillset, allowing him to operate in space while minimizing physical matchups. His value on special teams provides roster flexibility, though his frame suggests development as a complementary piece in the passing game. Multiple coordinators have maximized Jackson's explosiveness through creative deployment, indicating scheme versatility despite physical limitations. His ceiling depends heavily on landing with a staff willing to manufacture touches while developing his route tree. Giles capped off his final college season with an 11-catch, 161-yard performance against Louisville in the Sun Bowl. However, his four touchdown receptions weren't enough, as Washington lost after a failed two-point conversion. Giles hopes to carry that momentum into the NFL and earn a depth role in Philadelphia.
