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Every year, certain NFL draft prospects start to rise the month before the draft. Sometimes, this is because of stellar performances at the scouting combine or at pro days. Sometimes, prospects appear to rise because the media's view of the player begins to catch up with how teams actually view him.
Things are a bit different this year, though. With the NFL banning travel, pro days and predraft visits due to COVID-19 concerns, most rises have been more of a slow build than a rapid ascent.
Take the rise of Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, for example.