Insider notes on Cal and Duke: Draft grades for top prospects ft. Jacob De Jesus, Terry Moore, and more

Cal and Duke are very similar schools on opposite ends of the United States. Both are highly rated educational institutions who occasionally field competitive sports teams, though Duke has had the upper hand in that category for more than a decade. Each occasionally impacts the NFL draft, and that won’t change.

Cal

Cal’s move to the ACC will be questioned for a long time, though they didn’t have many options. Their top talent was raided by Power 4 schools, and they enter the season with just a single draftable prospect, albeit a good one.

Cade Uluave is a fierce, explosive linebacker who goes sideline to sideline and plays like his hair is on fire. Uluave is explosive, relentless and shows a lot of ability in pursuit as well as coverage. Size is a limiting factor, as the junior is likely to measure a tick over 6-foot-1, yet teams are not turned off by smaller linebackers these days. Uluave comes with scheme and position versatility, which will enhance his draft stock.

Cal Prospects
Grade	Rnd	Pos	Full Name	Yr	#
3.54	4th	ILB	Cade Uluave	3Jr	0
2.94	FA	WR	Jacob De Jesus	5Sr	22

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Duke

Duke has fielded a competitive program in recent years, which has been led by good coaches. Their top draft picks usually come from the offensive line, as two of the past three Blue Devils selected in the initial frame were blockers.

Will Brian Parker II be the next Duke offensive lineman to end up in Round 1? Right now, I doubt it, but he gets a lot of love in some areas of the league. Parker is a nimble and fundamentally sound tackle who shows ability in pass protection or blocking on the move. He easily slides off the edge or gets to the second level and removes linebackers. He’s neither very big nor strong, which is why I like him at guard, preferably in a zone-blocking scheme. Others I’ve spoken with believe Parker will end up at center, but all agree he has upside.

Safety Terry Moore is a well-built defensive back with speed and athleticism. He easily moves around the field and displays solid ball skills. Moore is a prospect who could march up draft boards with a big season.

Duke Prospects
Grade	Rnd	Pos	Full Name	Yr	#
3.54	4th	G	Brian Parker II	4Jr	53
3.34	6th	S	Terry Moore	4Sr	1
3.29	7th	DE	Wesley Williams	4Jr	97
3.19	FA	DE	Vincent Anthony Jr.	4Sr	7
3.18	FA	RB	Jaquez Moore	5Sr	9
3.09	FA	CB	Chandler Rivers	4Sr	0
3	FA	WR	Andrel Anthony	6Sr	5