FCS Football Talk Network

Brian McLaughlin and Jim Oxley discuss the importance of pro days at the FCS level, get into some FCS players who weren't invited to the combine but had strong pro days, and end with an update on the current draft stock of the top FCS candidates.

Brian McLaughlin and Jim Oxley discuss: FCS first round draft picks (quarterbacks dominate); top overall draft picks from FCS schools (Ivy Leagues were dominant early in FBS history); top draft picks from the CAA (Villanova has sent a ton of draft picks to the NFL); and top draft picks from the MVFC (Don't forget about Southern Illinois).

Jim Oxley and Brian McLaughlin discus the top FCS performers at the NFL Combine: (1:20) Derek Rivers, OLB/DE, Youngstown State; (6:45) Brendan Langley, DB, Lamar; and Jessamen Dunker, OL, Tennessee State; (8:30) De'Angelo Henderson, RB, Coastal Carolina; (10:50) Corey Levin, OL, Chattanooga; (13:50) Erik Austell, OL, Charleston Southern; (15:00) Eric Saubert, TE, Drake; (16:25) Tarik Cohen, RB, NC A&T. They also discus guys who might have underperformed, but didn't hurt their draft stock, like (18:00) Cooper Kupp, WR, Eastern Washington; Lorenzo Jerome, DB, Saint Francis; Tanoh Kpassagnon, DE, Villanova; (21:00) How can they help themselves at their Pro Days? And (22:30) what is their draft stock after the combine?

HERO Sports managing editor Jim Oxley and lead FCS writer Brian McLaughlin discus the NFL Combine, and highlight FCS players on the rise ahead of the combine, including: Kendrick Bourne, Eastern Washington WR (1:30); Avery Moss, Youngstown State DE (4:00); De'Aangelo Henderson, Coastal Carolina RB (6:20); Cameron Lee, Illinois State OG and Jerry Ugokwe, William & Mary (8:55); and other FCS combine invites on the rise (12:30). They also discus some of the players who were left off of the invite list, including: Javancy Jones, Jackson State DE (14:20); Dylan Cole, Missouri State OLB and Karter Schult, UNI DE (17:05); David Jones, Richmond FS (20:00); Emmanuel Holder, Towson FBand Anthony Firkser, Harvard FB (21:20), and other FCS combine snubs (23:00).

HERO Sports' Jim Oxley and Brian McLaughlin break down several FCS players who should be NFL Draft picks this season including Eastern Washington wide receiver Cooper Kupp (1:00), Youngstown State defensive end Derek Rivers (5:37), Saint Francis (PA) free safety Lorenzo Jerome (8:21), Villanova defensive end Tanoh Passagnon (12:04), Bucknell​ offensive tackle Julie'n Davenport (14:20), and other potential draft prospects from the FCS level (16:30). Then McLaughlin breaks down Cooper Kupp and his road to the NFL (19:00), including some stories from his grandfather and father -- former NFL players in their own right -- and highlights from his interview with Cooper as the wide receiver prepares for the NFL combine.

Jim Oxley and Brian McLaughlin discuss this year's FCS All-American Team.

Brian McLaughlin joins Jim Oxley to break down the semifinals of the FCS Playoffs.

Jim Oxley and Brian McLaughlin discuss the FCS quarterfinals.

Ben Fox and Brian McLaughlin break down Round 2 of the FCS Playoffs.

Jim OIxley and Brian McLaughlin break down Round 1 of the FCS Playoffs.