Ryan Vidales

Founder @MeshScouting 🏈 // Formerly @Hula_Bowl @oregonfootball @IVLiveMgmt @Draftdiamonds @webbfootball

[Ryan Vidales @ryan_vidales]

It’s been a blessing to be a part of the @oregonfootball family for the last four years. I can’t say thank you enough to everyone who helped turn my dream of working in college football into a reality.

Honored to be an Oregon Duck for life.

#GoDucks🦆

[Ryan Vidales @ryan_vidales]

Now that the Bengals have adressed their outside CB depth, it’s time to go get your guy in the slot.

Keionte Scott, Jalon Kilgore, Chandler Rivers, Jalen Huskey, Avery Smith, Collin Wright, and Jadon Canady are all still available.

Rivers would be my first choice in rd 4.

[Ryan Vidales @ryan_vidales]

Love the Tacario Davis pick for the Bengals in rd 3.

Natural open-field tackler. Great play speed to maintain a tight cushion in phase. Displays excellent use of his physical attributes at the catch point & in press man.

Outstanding size/speed profile. Future starter in Cincy.

[Ryan Vidales @ryan_vidales]

If Tacario Davis slips into Day 3, teams looking for a future starting CB in round 4 should be ecstatic to see his name on the board.

Prysock will garner interest in the late 5th to early 6th range. His ST value, physical traits, and experience should serve him well on Day 3.

[Los Angeles Dodgers @Dodgers]

Here's your 26-man roster for #OpeningDayLA:

[Ryan Vidales @ryan_vidales]

@GridironGrading Tied the Penn State record for most blocked punts in a season with 3. High-motor player who makes winning plays in all phases. Instant contributer. Early round 2 checks out

[Joe DeLeone @joedeleone]

Southeastern Louisiana DL Kaleb Proctor can be the Milton Williams of this draft. He has burst and bend to be a disruptive pass-rushing defensive tackle in the NFL

[Brandon Thorn @BrandonThornNFL]

Travis Burke might be the most violent finisher in the 2026 OL class.

6’9, 325 and you’re getting 5–7 knockdowns a game — not cleanup, not scheme…

full-body, torque + drive finishes.

Film room with Memphis RT ↓

https://t.co/sGAyjPUNIM

[Ben Fennell @BenFennell_NFL]

Germie Bernard - Pin Down vs 270lb DE.

….Things youll be asked to do on Sunday’s ✅

[Ryan Vidales @ryan_vidales]

@GridironGrading Keep up the great work, boys! Your work is much more appreciated than you know🙏🏼

[Ryan Vidales @ryan_vidales]

Best NFL Draft content creators on this app. Dudes are spot-on more often than not.

100% agree with this, plus pretty much anything these guys post🫡

[Gridiron Grading @GridironGrading]

Consensus Top 50 in the 2026 Draft and their college production scores

Makai Lemon, Dillon Theineman, and D’Angelo Ponds are in the elite tier.

Not buying Jermod McCoy, Caleb Banks, Monroe Freeling, and R Mason Thomas in this range.

[NFL Draft Files @NFL_DF]

Josh Cameron is an extremely POWERFUL WR at 6’1, 230lbs, but there’s nuance to his game as well

Very unique player

[MESH Scouting @MeshScouting]

Oklahoma State WR/KR Chris Barnes is a big play waiting to happen. Burner in the open field & twitched up to the max.

The new-look Pokes have a true game breaker in the slot and the return game.

#CollegeFootball #OKState #Big12

[Ethan Kreager @EthanKreagerFF]

Drafted FBS TEs to exceed 0.125 1st downs per route run in their last college season, since 2020:

2020 - Kyle Pitts
2021 - Trey McBride
2022 - Dalton Kincaid, Matthew Meyer
2023 - Brock Bowers
2024 - Harold Fannin, Tyler Warren, Colston Loveland
2025 - Eli Stowers, TANNER KOZIOL

On this who's who list of young TEs, Koziol is going to likely go later in the draft than all or most of the names here.

He should be one of your top targets late in your rookie drafts, especially in TEP.

[Ryan Vidales @ryan_vidales]

If Tacario Davis slips into Day 3, teams looking for a future starting CB in round 4 should be ecstatic to see his name on the board.

Prysock will garner interest in the late 5th to early 6th range. His ST value, physical traits, and experience should serve him well on Day 3.

[MESH Scouting @MeshScouting]

Few programs had the luxury of starting two NFL caliber CBs last season, and the Washington Huskies were one of them.

Tacario Davis and Ephesians Prysock each possess excellent physical traits (6040, 190+ lbs, 33” arm length) and have each played in 40+ throughout their four seasons between UW and Arizona.

Davis is the more physical and natural tackler of the two. He was weighed down by rib and hamstring injuries in 2025, but when he did suit up, he made his presence felt in pass coverage and run defense. He’s shown the proficiency to operate in both man and zone coverage, making him playable in a various schemes at the next level. His lengthy frame, solid play strength, and good ball reactions support his competitiveness at the catch point. Over the last three seasons, Davis has racked up an impressive 25 PBUs and 89 total tackles in 32 games, earning All-Conference honors at the end of each season.

Despite Prysock’s wiry build, he’s remained durable and available since his freshman season at UA. He earned starts in 26 straight games at UW and was often tasked with defending opposing WR1s throughout his time with the Huskies. Prysock is battle-tested and has a quick memory when plays don’t go his way. He fairs better in zone coverage, where he can use his nimble reactionary athleticism and closing speed to beat the ball to a spot. Like Davis, Prysock’s uncharacteristic length leads him to consistently play through the hands at the catch point, which explains his 21 PBUs over the last three seasons. He tends to get out-muscled by bigger wideouts on 50/50 balls, but his long strides and good straight-line speed allow him to stay on the hip and keep a tight cushion in man coverage. Additionally, he’s an experienced gunner on punt coverage, a spot where he can carve out a niche in the early stages of his professional career.

Both Davis and Prysock project as future starters, but further techincal development will be required before either guy earns every-down snaps in the NFL. Teams should bank on the physical measurements, experience, athletic upside, and mental toughness when evaluating Davis and Prysock’s as potential draft selections in April.

[Ryan Vidales @ryan_vidales]

Also love the approach NW’s recruiting staff took in the portal. Adding Aiden Chiles (s/o Downey HS), Gavin Sawchuk, Alex Honig, Grant Seagren, and Kobie McKinzie should keep the Wildcats competitive after a seven-win season in 2025. Great roster-building in Evanston.

[Ryan Vidales @ryan_vidales]

10 returning NW players I’m highest on going into next season:

- Caleb Komolafe, RB*
- Joseph Himon II, RB
- Griffin Wilde, WR*
- Hayden Eligon, WR
- Ezomo Oratokhi, OG/OT
- Michael Kilbane, DT
- Braydon Brus, ILB*
- Robert Fitzgerald, SAF*
- Josh Fussell, CB
- Braden Turner, NB

[MESH Scouting @MeshScouting]

Spent the morning watching three Northwestern games from 2025 (Minnesota, Penn State, and USC).

Here are a couple of notes to consider when evaluating the Wildcats going into the 2026 season:

1. Outside of Oregon, Northwestern might have the best three-man WR core in the Big Ten. Griffin Wilde is a top 5 receiver in the conference going into 2026, Hayden Eligon has all of the physical tools to be an All-Big Ten wideout, and Ricky Ahumarazee flashed reliability & consistency as a vertical threat from multiple alignments.

2. ILB Braydon Brus is primed for a breakout season in 2026. If you watched Brus during HS days at Glendora HS, you knew that Brus had the size, athleticism, instincts, and toughness to one day become a starter at the P4 level. Brus burst onto the CFB scene with strong special teams play early in his career, but in 2025, he established himself as a core member of the Wildcats’ LB room. Now, alongside, Oklahoma transfer LB Kobie McKinzie, Brus can build off a stellar 2025 campaign as the true leader of the Wildcats’ defense in 2026.

3. Grant Seagren has a tall task in replacing Caleb Tiernan at LT. From what I saw on tape, Caleb Tiernan should be a multi-year starter in the NFL at the Tackle spot. In pass protection, Tiernan’s foot speed, body awareness, hand placement, and strain are qualities that are reminiscent of an NFL vet. Although there’s room for improvement in the running game, Tiernan kept Preston Stone upright consistently and sustained his blocks long enough for Stone to manipulate or escape from the pocket. Seagren’s size, athleticism, and productivity profiles signal that he could be as good of a replacement for Tiernan that the Wildcats’ staff could ask for. However, with Tiernan slated to be selected in the first three rounds of the NFL Draft, Seagren has some lofty expectations to live up to before the 2026 season kicks off in August.

4. The RB room in Evanston is a notworthy unit to watch out for. Not only do the Wildcats bring back Caleb Komolafe – who excelled as the Wildcats’ feature back in 2025 – and former All-Big Ten performer, Joseph Himon II, but they bring in a top 10 RB from the 2022 recruiting class in Gavin Sawchuk. Sawchuk, who combined for over 1500 total yards and 18 TDs between Florida State and Oklahoma, adds a powerful and explosive element to the Wildcats’ run game. He has the toughness to help out in pass pro and the durability to carry the ball 20+ times a game if necessary. Sawchuk also had 13 receptions, 121 yards, and 1 receiving TD in 2025, so the passing game will surely get a boost with Sawchuk in the fray. Komolafe’s importance cannot be overstated, however. Amongst all returning RBs in the Big Ten in 2026, Komolafe had the fourth-most rushing yards (972) in the conference last season. Joseph Himon II also went for 486 yards on the ground and has a history of producing as a pass catcher for the Wildcats. Although the backfield will have plenty of mouths to feed, it’s a complimentary unit that is more well-rounded and versatile with Komolafe, Himon II, and Sawchuk in the mix.

5. Steady growth from three key pieces on the Wildcats’ defense will be crucial for on-field success: Michael Kilbane, Josh Fussell, and Robert Fitzgerald. All three players earned All-Big Ten honors last season, and after watching the tape, it was easy to see why. Kilbane was a force along the LOS for the Wildcats’ last season, playing in all 13 games and logging 7.5 TFLs. Fussell ranked first in the conference amongst underclassman DBs with 9 PBUs and played bigger on tape than his 6’0, 195 frame would indicate. Fitzgerald led the Wildcats with 115 tackles from the safety spot and enters the 2026 season as the most productive tackling DB in the nation. If all three guys can elevate their play in 2026, we might be looking at three NFL Draft selections in 2027, which will breed positive results for the Wildcats’ defense as a whole.

[MESH Scouting @MeshScouting]

Mesh Scouting’s 2026 Big 12 WR Rankings:

1. Jayce Brown, Kansas State
2. Amare Thomas, Houston
3. DeAndre Moore, Colorado
4. Coy Eakin, Texas Tech
5. Wyatt Young, Oklahoma State
6. Omarion Miller, Arizona State
7. Chris Barnes, Oklahoma State
8. Kenny Johnson, Texas Tech
9. Jordan Dwyer, TCU
10. Jaron Tibbs, Kansas State
11. Cam Pickett, Kansas
12. Braden Pegan, Utah
13. Nunu Whatley, Arizona
14. Kyren Shoels, Utah
15. Duane Thomas Jr., UCF
16. Jalen Moss, Arizona State
17. Jalen Jones, Texas Tech
18. Jaren Hamilton, Arizona State
19. Jojo Phillips, BYU
20. Chris Hunter, Arizona
21. Tiger Bachmeier, BYU
22. Nahzae Cox, Kansas
23. Gio Richardson, Arizona
24. Dre’lon Miller, Baylor
25. Cody Hagen, BYU
26. Tobias Merriwather, Utah
27. Rodney Gallagher III, Arizona
28. Derek Eusebio, Arizona State
29. Koby Young, Houston
30. Jonathan Bibbs, UCF
HM. Major Everhart, TCU

[Ryan Vidales @ryan_vidales]

💎 Adam Mohammed (UW)
💎 Carter Vargas (UCD)
💎 Dorian Thomas (UNM)
💎 Jimothy Lewis (MSST)
💎 Jericho Johnson (ORE)
💎 Emmanuel Okoye (TENN)
💎 Michael Hurst Jr. (NAU)
💎 Angus Davies (TUL)

Easy sleeper is Michael Hurst Jr., who should be starting at SAF alongside Isaiah Crosby

[Joaquin Ruiz @WalkingRuiz]

Cal has excelled during the transfer portal window — and presumably isn’t done yet.

What new Bears are you most intrigued by? Who was the “sleeper” acquisition?

[Ryan Vidales @ryan_vidales]

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[Ryan Vidales @ryan_vidales]

Hell of a get for Coach Plough & Co! The major recruiting sites won’t tell you but Pinnick is a fringe top 10 West Coast QB in the 2024 Class.

Three-sport ATH. Substantial arm strength to attack all three levels. Dynamic mobility and heady pocket awareness. Tough competitor.

💎

[Ryan Vidales @ryan_vidales]

Sidebar: Matthew Bailey (ILUN #7) is tough to ignore on tape. Has a unique athletic profile and is a quintessential fit in Illinois’ STAR role. Operates confidently in the first level as a run defender, but is capable of covering substantial ground in the backend. Fun player.

[Ryan Vidales @ryan_vidales]

Special rep here from Washington RB Jonah Coleman.

Counters a great swim from Gabe Jacas with an instinctive bounce to the outside. Evades the arm tackle and beats Matthew Bailey to the pylon.

Quality vision, balance, avoidability, and toughness are on full display

Buy stock.