Daily Bullets (April 5)

The Guy that Follows the Guy

CBS took a stab at picking the guys who would replace college football’s most impactful players of 2018 – and Tyron Johnson is up next.

Replacing a Biletnikoff Award winner is no small task, but at Oklahoma State, (James) Washington isn’t even the only 1,000 receiver departing. Combined, Washington and Marcell Ateman accounted for over 2,700 of Oklahoma State’s 5,059 receiving yards last fall.

Jalen McCleskey is the most accomplished returner, but Johnson is the guy that will need to step things up. Johnson is a former five-star prospect and LSU transfer that has the downfield size and playmaking ability that Washington and Ateman showed. He has yet to live up to his lofty billing coming out of high school, but the physical tools are there and the opportunity awaits this fall. [CBS Sports]

Tyron showed flashes against Tulsa and Oklahoma, his big-play capacity could be on display if someone with an arm can get it to him.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Quarterback

In an extensive mock draft, ProFootballFocus has Mason Rudolph headed to the great white north – and explains his pro potential very well.

22. BUFFALO BILLS – FROM KANSAS CITY
Quarterback Mason Rudolph

The Bills are happy to take a chance on Rudolph at this point in the first round. He is a solid intermediate and downfield passer, especially the vertical route tree outside the numbers, though he must improve his accuracy in the short game. Rudolph is a difficult evaluation as he was strong in key areas, including posting the top third-down grade in the draft class, but he also ranked 34th in PFF grade in the red zone. [PFF]

No. 2 is such an interesting prospect to read – he does the hard things so well (throws it deep well, played well on third downs) but struggled to make the throws a limited passer makes.

OSU and NCAA Notes

Why this fan still loves college basketball despite its flaws….Football Outsiders projects success of Mason Rudolph and other top QBs….Top five moments of the NCAA tournament….Will West Virginia have the best offense in college football next year?….Nova’s Donte DiVincenzo owned Michigan Monday night….Jon Littell has been a rock for Cowboy Baseball this year

Enjoy today’s start to the Masters.

Even if you aren't a golf fan, the week of @TheMasters is one of the best weeks in all of sports. If only I had two heads so I could wear both of these at the same time @GoPokes @okstate pic.twitter.com/l7wmpINgBl

— Doug Shivers (@casdas29) April 4, 2018

One shining moment from 2018 tourney.

One Shining Moment. #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/Fn6ev4c1Km

— NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) April 3, 2018

Tough loss for the Pokes last night.

Cowboys' 4-game winning streak snapped in Wichita. #okstate back in Big 12 action this weekend at K-State pic.twitter.com/HkpfkXApqy

— Cowboy Baseball (@OSUBaseball) April 5, 2018

Changes to Heritage Hall?

Coming soon: A new display for all 51 of the #okstate @NCAA national championship trophies. @OSUAthletics pic.twitter.com/1HzZAsXnCk

— Kevin Klintworth (@KKlintworth) April 4, 2018

What You Missed on PFB

• Three reasons why Rickie Fowler will win the Masters
• Nuggets from practice this week
• ESPN has OSU in their early 2019 Bracketology
• Gundy and Co. interview about practice this week
• All the roster turnover is making OSU a big dog in the transfer market

Other Stuff I’m Reading

• What high school basketball means to an Indian tribe in Montana
• Who to follow at the Masters that isn’t Tiger or Phil
• Concept behind “putting your baby to bed while they’re still awake” may have saved my life as a parent