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On Saturday, Prescott declared that if he “had to play a game today, [he] definitely could,” now four months removed from hamstring surgery. Monday’s workouts should provide clarity as to the comment’s veracity. New head coach Brian Schottenheimer could have begun voluntary workouts last week, an opportunity shared by all first-year head coaches, but Schotty instead chose to delay the process. Doing so, perhaps, to provide his quarterback with an extra week of prep time—or, maybe, it was to give the front office one last chance to sign Micah Parsons to a record-setting megadeal before team activities begin. Fantasy managers, stay tuned.

Jacksonville head coach Liam Coen called Henigan a “coach’s kid with a ton of production and a natural stroke.” Henigan (6’3/215) was a four-year starter at Memphis who left school as the AAC’s all-time leader in passing yards (14,266) and passing touchdowns (104) while also throwing 31 interceptions. The raw counting numbers are impressive, but Henigan’s accuracy numbers (64 percent career completion percentage) never stood out, nor did his arm strength, but he possesses decent athleticism to evade defenders and did well when it came to protecting the ball, throwing 31 interceptions in 50 career games while boasting a respectable 2.7 turnover-worthy play rate. When you factor out rushing yards lost on sacks, Henigan ran for 1,346 yards and 10 scores in his career. Henigan will make plays with his feet when needed. His experience as a starter will make him an interesting player to track in training camp, but his inability to make consistent plays beyond the short area of the field will likely limit his overall upside.

Loomis initially said there will be a quarterback situation between Carr and second-round selection Tyler Shough, only to declare Carr as the starter if he’s still healthy. At least they know what they’re doing. Carr is dealing with a shoulder injury that was made public a few weeks ago, and there’s been speculation that the injury could carry over into the start of the 2025 season. It’s also been suggested that Carr is using the injury as a way to force himself out of New Orleans. Carr signed a four-year, $150 million contract with the Saints during the 2023 offseason and has thrown for 6,023-40-13 in 27 games with the team. Loomis’ comments were made shortly after the conclusion of the NFL Draft. It goes without saying that there’s a lot to figure out here, but it wouldn’t be surprising if we later learn Carr isn’t being handed the keys to the starting job if healthy.

A four-year starter for the Jayhawks, Dotson (6’0/192) brings extensive experience and ball production from the outside cornerback spot in Brian Borland’s zone-heavy scheme. Dotson posted 12 career interceptions, returning four for touchdowns, while showing a natural feel for route anticipation and zone vision. His instincts pop on film, especially when jumping underneath throws with aggressive ballhawking angles. Dotson led the team in PBUs in both 2023 and 2024 while tying the school record for career pick-sixes with four. However, his Relative Athletic Score (5.83) reflects pedestrian speed (4.59s 40-yard dash) and limited burst, potentially capping his upside in man coverage. He can get grabby downfield and lacks recovery juice when beaten, but he brings a confident, reactionary mindset with proven production. Dotson fits best in a Cover-2 or quarters-based system where his awareness and click-and-close ability can be maximized. Solid special teams value adds to his appeal.

A five-year commit and three-year starter for Mizzou, Cook (6’2/214) is a questionable passer and exceptional athlete for the quarterback position. Although never a box score game-breaker, Cook peaked in 2023 before steep statistical regression in 2024 despite the presence of Luther Burden and Theo Wease at wideout. Cook has solid arm strength and throwing mechanics but too often struggled to “see the field.” He is the kind of quarterback where even some of his completions can look unnecessarily difficult. Wide receiver adjustments were a must during his time in Columbia. Cook’s size, 4.59 wheels and “coachability” make him a decent enough prospect, but already 23 years old with modest box scores and tape, he has his work cut out for him as he looks to establish himself on the league’s backup circuit.

Loomis’ words came the same presser he claimed Derek Carr (shoulder) remains the starter if healthy. If Carr is conveniently deemed unhealthy, that would leave only Shough and Spencer Rattler, which would be a fight rigged in Shough’s favor. His only real concern is the team and Carr patching up their differences, but that does not seem terribly likely at the moment. 25-year-old second-rounder Shough probably has better than 50 percent odds of being under center Week 1.

Restrepo (5’10/209) spent all five years of his collegiate career at Miami. He made a name for himself as a high-volume slot receiver in his final two seasons, hitting 1,092 yards in 2023 and upping the ante with 1,127 yards while catching passes from Cam Ward in 2024. Restrepo is a physical slot receiver who isn’t afraid to corral passes in traffic over the middle of the field. He ran over 90 percent of his career routes from the slot and likely doesn’t have the necessary athleticism to win on the outside in the NFL. Restrepo did not test at the NFL Scouting Combine but ran at Miami’s Pro Day, clocking a time that was, at best, considered in the 4.7s, with some scouts having it much slower. He later took to social media to say his hamstring tightened in warmups. While the ceiling may be limited, Restrepo could develop into a useful WR3 for an NFL team.

The Spartans recruited Nash (6’3/203) as a quarterback and gave him three years at the position before moving him to wide receiver. He spent his fourth year learning the ropes of receiver and broke out in year five with 728 yards and eight scores. Nash upped the ante in his final season with 104 receptions, 1,382 yards, and 16 scores, becoming the fourth receiver in college football history to win the receiving triple crown. All three marks led all FBS wide receivers. Nash operated as a deep slot receiver, running 94 percent of his routes from the slot with a 13.3 aDOT. He was blowing by Mountain West corners for 40 yards on deep receptions alone every week. Nash’s field-stretcher bona fides were called into question at the NFL Combine when he ran a 4.57 Forty. Having spent six years at San Jose State, Nash will turn 25 before the start of his rookie season. Between his age and low-end athleticism, Nash’s ceiling at the next level may be limited, but he should have the floor of a rotational slot receiver.

Bentley (5’10/201) started his college career with three seasons at SMU, transferring to Ole Miss in 2022 for three more seasons. His best year was a 913-yard, 11-touchdown 2020 with the Mustangs. He followed that up with 610 rushing yards and four scores in 2021 before transferring to a reserve role in Oxford. Bentley saw just 84 carries and 13 receptions in his final season, looking at his best on long runs with multiple carries over 50 yards. However, he ran a 4.62 40-yard dash, the slowest among running backs at the NFL Combine. Bentley ultimately profiles as a complementary back at the next level, with kick return experience giving him special teams utility.

Not the sort of unheralded prospect you traditionally expect to find at Jacksonville State, Dane Brugler’s The Beast tells the tale of a scout team center at Georgia who entered the transfer portal after feeling “lost” and how Webb (6'3"/312) “doubted his abilities and considered retiring from the game.” Webb was an impact run blocker for the Gamecocks, garnering an 84.2 PFF run block grade on 314 inside zone plays in 2024. He’s a bit of a projection because of playing at a lower level, but he did show some explosiveness in the running and jump drills at the NFL Combine. He doesn’t have ideal height or arm length (32 inches), but Webb has a chance to compete for a role somewhere on the interior in the NFL.

George (5’11, 172) is an undersized receiver whose pro day results showed less-than-desirable speed (4.60 40-yard dash) for a player of his size. He held a starting role over each of the last two seasons, totaling 111 receptions for 1,630 yards and 16 touchdowns while averaging 14.7 YPR. He played primarily on the outside as a starter (88.8 percent snaps out wide, per PFF), but his size and lack of top-end speed are unlikely to play well on the outside at the next level. George drew several careless penalties throughout his career and was nearly dismissed from Miami after the 2023 season. He’ll likely get a chance to earn a role as a returner (20 career punt returns) wherever he lands, but there’s a lot that will need to break right for George if he hopes to earn a roster spot in the future.