it's the media catching up to the teams. clearly my thoughts are more in lined with the NFL teams then the media
Right, that’s what I’m saying. Coaches build relationships with media and will talk to them about the draft after the season. Through those conversations “off the record “ between coaches and media coverage from the year info is leaked on prospects. That’s why mock draft boards are in flux right up till the last min. Scouts already have their board a month after the college season is over. That situated with Philly a few years back. When Chip Kelly got into the film and completely changed the GMs (who got fired than rehired because of Chip) draft board and made all the picks.