NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight: Vyncint Smith interview (2018 NFL Draft Prospect, WR, Limestone College)

2018 NFL Draft Prospect, WR out of Division II’s Limestone College joined Chris Shanafelt on the NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight Show a day after working out for the Dallas Cowboys and turning a lot of heads recently at the University of South Carolina pro-day as he ran a 4.36 forty yard dash, 39.5 inch vertical, 10ft 10in. broad jump, 6.85 three-cone. Smith also touches on what he brings to the table at WR and on special teams and what it was like to play under Mike Furrey, Limestone Saints former head coach and now WR coach for the Chicago Bears.

NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight: Brandon Parker (2018 NFL Draft Prospect, OT, North Carolina A&T)

2018 NFL Draft Prospect, OT out of North Carolina A&T, Brandon Parker joined Chris Shanafelt on the NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight Show on March 21, 2018 to talk about his experience at the NFL Combine, how in the world some of the bigger in-state programs (UNC, NC State) missed out on such a talent, what it was like to play with RB Tarik Cohen who was drafted by the Chicago Bears around this time a year ago, what the future of NCAT Aggies football looks like and more!

UPDATE: Parker was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders.

NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight: Davontae Harris (2018 NFL Draft Prospect, DB, Illinois State)

Illinois State Redbirds CB, Davontae Harris joined Chris Shanafelt on the NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight Show not once but twice throughout the “draft season”… On December 5, 2017, Harris joined Shanafelt to talk about his journey to Illinois State, his overall experience with the Redbirds football program over the past five years, the experience of playing in the FCS National Championship Game against the Carson Wentz led North Dakota State Bison his redshirt freshman year, what it was like to play in arguably the top conference in the FCS, the Missouri Valley Football Conference, the leadership qualities he brings to a team both on and off the field, who he would compare himself currently in the league and more!

 

Harris then joined me again, this time via Skype Video on April 12, 2018 (14 days prior to draft day) to talk about his experience getting ready for the NFL Combine and his pro-day held at Northwestern and Illinois State University. Harris was one of the fastest and strongest defensive-back at the NFL Combine as he ran a 4.43 forty yard dash and cranked out 22 reps of 225lbs on the bench press.

UPDATE: Harris was drafted in the 5th round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals.

NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight: P.J. Hall interview (2018 NFL Draft Prospect, DT, Sam Houston State)

2018 NFL Draft Prospect, DT out of Sam Houston State University, PJ Hall checks in on the NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight show to talk about his spectacular collegiate career, finishing as the FCS all-time leader in tackles for loss (86.5), how he uses his small stature in terms of height (6’0, 308lbs.) to his strength, his experience at the East West Shrine Game, and what his goals/expectations are for his pro-day which is less than 3 weeks away. Follow on Twitter @NFLDraftBible @ChrisShanafelt.

UPDATE: Hall was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the 2nd round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight: Chris Streveler (2018 NFL Draft Prospect, QB, South Dakota)

2018 NFL Draft Prospect, QB out of the University of South Dakota and Missouri Valley Football Conference Offensive Player of the Year, Chris Streveler joined Chris Shanafelt on the NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight Show on January 30, 2018 to talk about his collegiate career beginning at the University of Minnesota as a versatile offensive/special teams weapon and now finishing at South Dakota playing quarterback and leading the team to a deep playoff run and being a finalist for the Walter Payton Award (FCS Heisman Trophy).

UPDATE: After a fantastic pro-day, Streveler did not get an opportunity in the National Football League but was signed by the CFL’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers and became the first rookie QB in the CFL to start an opening game since 1994.

NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight: Dylan Cole interview (Houston Texans UDFA Linebacker)

One of the newest members of the Houston Texans, by way of Missouri State, Linebacker Dylan Cole joined Chris Shanafelt on the NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight Show on May 11, 2017 to talk about what the draft process was like for him, how he ultimately decided that the Houston Texans would be the best fit for him once he went undrafted, what he’ll have to do in order to stick on the roster and more! Follow on Twitter @NFLDraftBible @ChrisShanafelt

NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight: Donald Payne interview (2017 NFL Draft Prospect, S/LB, Stetson University)

2017 NFL Draft Prospect, S out of Stetson University, Donald Payne joined Chris Shanafelt on the NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight Show on March 9, 2017 to discuss his tremendous four years with the Stetson Hatters (538 tackles, 65.5 tackles for loss, 42 pass deflections, 9 interceptions, 8 fumble recoveries, 7 forced fumbles, and 3 blocked kicks), what it has been like training with one of the top pro-day trainers Chip Smith, what position teams view him as at the next level (LB)? And more! Follow on Twitter @NFLDraftBible @ChrisShanafelt

UPDATE: Following the 2017 NFL Draft, Payne signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free-agent and was apart of the teams final cuts heading into the regular season.

NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight: Chad Williams interview (2017 NFL Draft Prospect, WR, Grambling State)

2017 NFL Draft Prospect, WR out of Grambling State, Chad Williams joined Chris Shanafelt on the NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight show on February 26, 2017 for an interview to talk about his experience at Grambling State, what advice he’s gotten from former Grambling WR now with the Indianapolis Colts Chester Rogers, strengths/weaknesses apart of his game, what it was like going toe-to-toe with some of the best in the country at both the NFLPA Bowl & Senior Bowl, and more! Follow on Twitter @NFLDraftBible @ChrisShanafelt

UPDATE: Chad Williams was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2017 NFL Draft.

NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight: Derek Rivers interview (2017 NFL Draft Prospect, DE, Youngtown State)

2017 NFL Draft Prospect, DE/OLB out of Youngstown State, Derek Rivers joined Chris Shanafelt on the NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight show on February 21, 2017 for an interview to talk about his 4 years at Youngstown State including his senior season in which the Penguins met James Madison University in the FCS National Championship Game in Frisco, TX, what what he learned under Head Coach and “defensive genius” Bo Pelini, going toe-to-toe with some of the best in the country at the Senior Bowl, and more! Follow on Twitter @NFLDraftBible @ChrisShanafelt

UPDATE: Derek Rivers was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots.

NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight: Krishawn Hogan interview (2017 NFL Draft Prospect, WR, Marian University)

2017 NFL Draft Prospect, WR out of Marian University, Krishawn Hogan joined Chris Shanafelt on the NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight show on February 16, 2017 for an interview focusing on his very successful collegiate career, scoring 68 total touchdowns

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Chris Shanafelt interviewing Krishawn Hogan at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, IN.

in 4 years, what it was like to go up against top-notch talent in last months NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, how he believes the personnel decision-makers view him heading into the professional level, goals for the NFL Combine and the Purdue pro-day in which he will be participating in & more! Follow on Twitter @NFLDraftBible @ChrisShanafelt

UPDATE: Following the 2017 NFL Draft, Krishawn Hogan signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free-agent and is currently a member of his hometown Indianapolis Colts.