NFL scouts are absolutely swarming Missouri State practices, but here’s the kicker: it ain’t just casual visits. Coach Casey Woods just dropped a bombshell, telling us that for the entire last month, every single scout who’s shown up has been asking about one specific guy: Mike, also known as Michael Osei-Bonsu.
The Unexpected Spotlight on a Group of Six Team
You hear about scouts hitting the big-time college programs constantly, right? That’s old news. But when it’s a Group of Six school like Missouri State pulling in that kind of attention, you gotta sit up and pay attention. Woods confirmed they’ve been averaging three NFL scouts per week for the past month. “We are attracting more traffic, which is a really good thing,” he said, and you can practically hear the excitement in his voice.
Mike Osei-Bonsu: The Name On Everyone’s Lips
Think about it. Scouts come through, they’re typically checking out a handful of prospects. Woods mentioned they usually ask about “three to four players every single time they are through here.” That’s normal. What isn’t normal is what comes next: “But, every single one of them asks about Mike.” That’s the part that’s got the league buzzing quietly. This isn’t just one or two teams with an interest; it’s a consistent, unanimous focus on Michael Osei-Bonsu from every single NFL representative stepping foot on that campus.
What this means for Osei-Bonsu as the season rolls on is huge. With that kind of consistent, specific interest from NFL talent evaluators, his stock is only going to keep climbing. Every snap he takes, every practice rep, is now under the watchful eye of multiple NFL teams, all focused on just him. You gotta wonder how high this kid’s ceiling really is if he’s already got every scout hooked.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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