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{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Nick Bosa","year":2019,"rank":2,"height":76,"weight":266,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Bosa is a rare pass-rush prospect. He should be an instant-impact playmaker in either a 4-3 or 3-4 scheme, and comes with the physical tool set to quickly become a double-digit sack producer and Pro Bowler.","cons":"A core muscle injury in 2018 limited him to just three games, so medicals could be a factor in teams’ evaluations. And, fair or not, some decision-makers may question his choice to leave his Ohio State team so early last season to prepare for the draft.","similar_player":"Joey Bosa","grade":"junior","tkls":14,"tfl":6,"sacks":4,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Complete skill set","description":"Packs power, explosiveness, and agility into a prototype pass rusher’s frame; he might just have more upside than his older brother.","scouting_report":"Bosa has excellent ankle flexion to plant his foot, get low, and bend around the corner in pursuit of quarterbacks, but he does more than just attack the edge. He can also slice back inside and has the ability to convert speed to power, using burst off the line to get a tackle off-balance and overcommitted outside before bull-rushing him straight into the pocket with a forceful punch to the chest. In the run game, Bosa can grapple with even the most physical offensive linemen, using his long arms and strong upper body to hold them at bay while setting the edge."}
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{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Josh Allen","year":2019,"rank":3,"height":77,"weight":262,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Kentucky","pros":"Allen combines top-tier athleticism and production with a rare deploy-him-all-over-the-field playmaking skill set. He’s a plug-and-play starter at outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme.","cons":"He’s still relatively raw as a pass rusher. While he’s got the size and speed profile to play a hand-in-the-dirt defensive end role in a 4-3 defense, he rushed predominantly from a two-point stance in 2018.","similar_player":"Jamie Collins, Anthony Barr","grade":"senior","tkls":88,"tfl":21.5,"sacks":17,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Physical playmaking","description":"Incredibly productive pass rusher with a mix of size, length, power, and quickness.","scouting_report":"Allen’s decision to come back for his senior season at Kentucky paid off: He won AP first-team All-American honors and the Bronko Nagurski Trophy as the nation's top defender after racking up 17 sacks (14 of which came against FBS Power Five teams, most in the country by a long shot), 88 tackles—including 21.5 for a loss—four passes defensed, and five forced fumbles. The former Wildcat looks and runs like a 4-3 strongside linebacker but has the pass-rush skill set of a 3-4 outside linebacker: He is an explosive, powerful athlete with a thick lower half and long arms who’s just as comfortable moving up field as a rusher as he is dropping back into coverage. Allen is explosive in his first few steps as a pass rusher—he closes on the quarterback in the blink of an eye and has the flexibility in his lower half to get low and bend around the corner. He drops back into space fluidly with a clear grasp of his landmarks and the pass lanes he’s responsible for taking away. He’s a do-everything playmaker against the pass."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Josh Allen","year":2019,"rank":3,"height":77,"weight":262,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Kentucky","pros":"Allen combines top-tier athleticism and production with a rare deploy-him-all-over-the-field playmaking skill set. He’s a plug-and-play starter at outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme.","cons":"He’s still relatively raw as a pass rusher. While he’s got the size and speed profile to play a hand-in-the-dirt defensive end role in a 4-3 defense, he rushed predominantly from a two-point stance in 2018.","similar_player":"Jamie Collins, Anthony Barr","grade":"senior","tkls":88,"tfl":21.5,"sacks":17,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Physical playmaking","description":"Incredibly productive pass rusher with a mix of size, length, power, and quickness.","scouting_report":"Against the run, he brings size and length to set the edge, and is physical and aggressive at the point of attack. He will let plays get outside him, though, and he can overrun plays at times. He’ll also miss some tackles, so he’ll have to develop more discipline in those areas at the next level."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Josh Allen","year":2019,"rank":3,"height":77,"weight":262,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Kentucky","pros":"Allen combines top-tier athleticism and production with a rare deploy-him-all-over-the-field playmaking skill set. He’s a plug-and-play starter at outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme.","cons":"He’s still relatively raw as a pass rusher. While he’s got the size and speed profile to play a hand-in-the-dirt defensive end role in a 4-3 defense, he rushed predominantly from a two-point stance in 2018.","similar_player":"Jamie Collins, Anthony Barr","grade":"senior","tkls":88,"tfl":21.5,"sacks":17,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Physical playmaking","description":"Incredibly productive pass rusher with a mix of size, length, power, and quickness.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Quinnen Williams","year":2019,"rank":4,"height":75,"weight":303,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Alabama","pros":"Williams’s Crimson Tide game tape plays like a highlight reel. He’s the most consistently disruptive interior lineman in this draft, fits in any scheme, and has the traits and size to develop into a Pro Bowler early in his career.","cons":"His status as a one-year wonder in college could give teams pause. Williams played in a reserve role for the Tide as a redshirt freshman in 2017, registering 6.5 tackles for loss, including two sacks, in nine games.","similar_player":"Gerald McCoy","grade":"rs sophomore","tkls":71,"tfl":19.5,"sacks":8,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Pocket-destroying proficiency","description":"Slippery interior menace who combines physicality, burst, and violent hands to discard blocks and get into the backfield.","scouting_report":"Williams is built like a defensive tackle—with long, muscular arms, a broad torso, and thick tree trunks for legs—but moves with the agility and speed of an end. The 2018 first-team AP All-American is tremendously quick, capable of slicing past an opposing lineman and into the pocket or bounding from gap to gap, either alone or on a stunt. He packs power, firing out of his stance with a force that puts linemen on their heels. And his ability to use his hands makes him an extraordinarily slippery target for would-be blockers, with well-timed hand strikes, swipes, clubs, and swim moves regularly leaving his opponent lunging like a bull at a matador’s muleta. Even when offensive linemen do manage to get ahold of him, they struggle to latch on. He’s versatile, with the ability to line up all across the interior defensive line, and his pass-rush motor runs hot."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Quinnen Williams","year":2019,"rank":4,"height":75,"weight":303,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Alabama","pros":"Williams’s Crimson Tide game tape plays like a highlight reel. He’s the most consistently disruptive interior lineman in this draft, fits in any scheme, and has the traits and size to develop into a Pro Bowler early in his career.","cons":"His status as a one-year wonder in college could give teams pause. Williams played in a reserve role for the Tide as a redshirt freshman in 2017, registering 6.5 tackles for loss, including two sacks, in nine games.","similar_player":"Gerald McCoy","grade":"rs sophomore","tkls":71,"tfl":19.5,"sacks":8,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Pocket-destroying proficiency","description":"Slippery interior menace who combines physicality, burst, and violent hands to discard blocks and get into the backfield.","scouting_report":"The Alabama product is a difference-maker in the run game, able to stun then stack defenders, consistently keeping his eyes in the backfield to monitor run direction, hold blockers in place, then discard them and tackle the ballcarrier. He’s rarely pushed back off his spot, even against double-teams, and has the athleticism to chase down plays from the backside. He’s constantly in opposing backfields; of his 19.5 tackles for a loss last season, 18.5 came against FBS Power Five teams—tied for 11th in the nation."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Quinnen Williams","year":2019,"rank":4,"height":75,"weight":303,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Alabama","pros":"Williams’s Crimson Tide game tape plays like a highlight reel. He’s the most consistently disruptive interior lineman in this draft, fits in any scheme, and has the traits and size to develop into a Pro Bowler early in his career.","cons":"His status as a one-year wonder in college could give teams pause. Williams played in a reserve role for the Tide as a redshirt freshman in 2017, registering 6.5 tackles for loss, including two sacks, in nine games.","similar_player":"Gerald McCoy","grade":"rs sophomore","tkls":71,"tfl":19.5,"sacks":8,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Pocket-destroying proficiency","description":"Slippery interior menace who combines physicality, burst, and violent hands to discard blocks and get into the backfield.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Devin White","year":2019,"rank":5,"height":72,"weight":237,"position":"Linebacker","college":"LSU","pros":"White is an über-athletic, modern middle linebacker with an ideal combination of speed and physicality. With a little more discipline in his game, he could develop into an elite middle-of-the-field defender.","cons":"He’s still raw at diagnosing plays and his aggressiveness can become a liability at times.","similar_player":"Danny Trevathan, Jarrad Davis","grade":"junior","tkls":123,"tfl":12,"sacks":3,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Hair-on-fire playing style","description":"Athletic sideline-to-sideline linebacker who plays with a berserker’s tenacity.","scouting_report":"White’s a sideline-to-sideline linebacker with range in coverage and rare burst. The first-team AP All-American and Butkus Award winner as the top linebacker in the country is a creative, explosive blitzer, slashing through the offensive line like he’s taking a basketball to the rim. He reads blocks to sniff out screens. He’s comfortable dropping back over the middle of the field, and while he didn’t do it often at LSU, he has the athleticism to run with running backs and tight ends in man coverage."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Devin White","year":2019,"rank":5,"height":72,"weight":237,"position":"Linebacker","college":"LSU","pros":"White is an über-athletic, modern middle linebacker with an ideal combination of speed and physicality. With a little more discipline in his game, he could develop into an elite middle-of-the-field defender.","cons":"He’s still raw at diagnosing plays and his aggressiveness can become a liability at times.","similar_player":"Danny Trevathan, Jarrad Davis","grade":"junior","tkls":123,"tfl":12,"sacks":3,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Hair-on-fire playing style","description":"Athletic sideline-to-sideline linebacker who plays with a berserker’s tenacity.","scouting_report":"In the ground game, the former high school running back takes aggressive angles to weave through traffic and chase down ballcarriers, as evidenced by his 26 tackles for a loss over the past two seasons. Opponents can use White’s bold downhill style to their advantage, though, employing misdirection to lure the former Tigers linebacker out of position. He struggles at times to disengage from second-level blocks."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Devin White","year":2019,"rank":5,"height":72,"weight":237,"position":"Linebacker","college":"LSU","pros":"White is an über-athletic, modern middle linebacker with an ideal combination of speed and physicality. With a little more discipline in his game, he could develop into an elite middle-of-the-field defender.","cons":"He’s still raw at diagnosing plays and his aggressiveness can become a liability at times.","similar_player":"Danny Trevathan, Jarrad Davis","grade":"junior","tkls":123,"tfl":12,"sacks":3,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Hair-on-fire playing style","description":"Athletic sideline-to-sideline linebacker who plays with a berserker’s tenacity.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Drew Lock","year":2019,"rank":6,"height":76,"weight":228,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Missouri","pros":"Lock has the athleticism, size, arm talent, and confident demeanor of a franchise quarterback.","cons":"He’s far too inconsistent with accuracy and decision-making and struggles under pressure.","similar_player":"Smoke-free Jay Cutler","grade":"senior","yds":3498,"ypa":8,"tds":28,"ints":8,"rtg":147.7,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Arm talent","description":"Big-armed pocket passer with a knack for the big play but inconsistencies in his accuracy, footwork, and decision-making.","scouting_report":"Lock is a prototypically sized pocket-passing quarterback with a cannon for an arm. He’s a dynamic athlete who got several D-I offers in basketball coming out of high school, and his hoops background shows up in his style of play–especially when he improvises or makes throws outside the pocket. Operating mostly out of the shotgun at Mizzou, Lock flashed moments of brilliance, particularly in his ability to thread the needle on deep throws both down the sideline and over the middle of the field. He’s an aggressive thrower who trusts his arm completely, but that can be a double-edged sword: He’ll force the ball into coverage at times, and far too often he attempts off-platform, cross-body throws or tosses it up while falling or drifting away from a clean pocket. Lock goes through reads quickly and does a good job of sensing and avoiding pressure, but his accuracy throwing out of structure is very scattershot. He protected the ball well in 2018, with just eight interceptions on 437 attempts. Overall, Lock is a high-ceiling, low-floor prospect: He’ll wow you with a big-time pass on one snap and then miss badly on the next. He’s a talented thrower, but to unlock his potential he’ll need to clean up his mechanics and play with more discipline under pressure—both are big asks."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Drew Lock","year":2019,"rank":6,"height":76,"weight":228,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Missouri","pros":"Lock has the athleticism, size, arm talent, and confident demeanor of a franchise quarterback.","cons":"He’s far too inconsistent with accuracy and decision-making and struggles under pressure.","similar_player":"Smoke-free Jay Cutler","grade":"senior","yds":3498,"ypa":8,"tds":28,"ints":8,"rtg":147.7,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Arm talent","description":"Big-armed pocket passer with a knack for the big play but inconsistencies in his accuracy, footwork, and decision-making.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jawaan Taylor","year":2019,"rank":7,"height":77,"weight":312,"position":"Tackle","college":"Florida","pros":"Taylor’s a complete tackle prospect: He brings prototypical size to go along with a competitive demeanor, phenomenal strength, and blocking chops in the run and pass games.","cons":"His upper-body strength can cover up sloppy footwork or hand usage, and against pro pass rushers the margin for error is a hell of a lot smaller.","similar_player":"Taylor Moton","grade":"junior","gms":13,"strts":12,"sk_all":1,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Long arms and vise-grip hands","description":"Big, powerful right tackle with a strong punch, smooth footwork, and unmistakable nastiness to his game.","scouting_report":"Taylor is an athletic, mauling right tackle with long arms and plenty of mass. He plays with a wide base and good knee bend, is typically balanced and collected in his pass set, and times his punch to latch onto a pass rusher and hold them at arm’s length. The former Gator can get caught leaning at times, but he’s got the grip strength and upper-body power to maintain control of his opponent. That strength shows up in his ability to re-anchor against a bull rush—he might give up a couple steps, but he’s got the ability to latch on and quickly regather his feet to stop a rusher cold. In the ground attack, he’s a people mover, capable of generating incredible push off the snap. He’s a road grader on down blocks, rag-dolls ends to seal them outside, and moves well at the second level."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jawaan Taylor","year":2019,"rank":7,"height":77,"weight":312,"position":"Tackle","college":"Florida","pros":"Taylor’s a complete tackle prospect: He brings prototypical size to go along with a competitive demeanor, phenomenal strength, and blocking chops in the run and pass games.","cons":"His upper-body strength can cover up sloppy footwork or hand usage, and against pro pass rushers the margin for error is a hell of a lot smaller.","similar_player":"Taylor Moton","grade":"junior","gms":13,"strts":12,"sk_all":1,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Long arms and vise-grip hands","description":"Big, powerful right tackle with a strong punch, smooth footwork, and unmistakable nastiness to his game.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Montez Sweat","year":2019,"rank":8,"height":78,"weight":260,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Mississippi State","pros":"If he can add a little more bulk and grow into his frame, Sweat has the extraordinarily rare physical tools to develop into an unstoppable pass-rushing force.","cons":"His high-cut frame makes him look a bit mechanical as he turns the corner to finish, and he relies too heavily on the straight-arm bull rush as a go-to move. He needs to develop more counters and add mass at the next level.","similar_player":"Danielle Hunter","grade":"senior","tkls":53,"tfl":14,"sacks":11.5,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Rare athleticism and length","description":"High-cut defensive end who knows how to use his Mister Fantastic wingspan and extraordinary explosiveness to beat blocks.","scouting_report":"Sweat is a tall, athletic prospect with a massive wingspan and immense upside. The AP second-team All-American strikes at the chest of opposing tackles early in his rush, establishing leverage to rip through off the edge or bullrush straight into the pocket. He’s got an explosive first step and plenty of speed to chase down quarterbacks who break the pocket. And while he lacks the Von Miller–esque bendy athleticism to change direction on a dime, Sweat does use his length well to rake the arm of the quarterback, hit him, and, at times, bring him down with his outside arm. He’s got a good hump move (rushing outside before pushing the tackle upfield and breaking inside) and shows potential to improve his ability to convert speed to power. Against the run, Sweat is tough to block at the point of attack; he keeps himself clean with his long arms and sets a hard edge with a wide base. His length works to his advantage, and he can get a hand on ballcarriers even when he’s being engaged by a lineman. He racked up 29.5 tackles for a loss in the past two seasons."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Montez Sweat","year":2019,"rank":8,"height":78,"weight":260,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Mississippi State","pros":"If he can add a little more bulk and grow into his frame, Sweat has the extraordinarily rare physical tools to develop into an unstoppable pass-rushing force.","cons":"His high-cut frame makes him look a bit mechanical as he turns the corner to finish, and he relies too heavily on the straight-arm bull rush as a go-to move. He needs to develop more counters and add mass at the next level.","similar_player":"Danielle Hunter","grade":"senior","tkls":53,"tfl":14,"sacks":11.5,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Rare athleticism and length","description":"High-cut defensive end who knows how to use his Mister Fantastic wingspan and extraordinary explosiveness to beat blocks.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Ed Oliver","year":2019,"rank":9,"height":74,"weight":287,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Houston","pros":"Oliver’s rare combination of size and explosiveness gives him almost limitless potential as a pass-rushing defensive tackle in the NFL. He’s not Aaron Donald, but in an attacking one-gap scheme, he’s got the physical skill set to become an elite interior penetrator.","cons":"He’s undersized by traditional NFL standards and some teams may view him as a tweener. Oliver faced weaker competition at Houston (in the American Athletic Conference) than some of his peers, and a sideline argument with then–head coach Major Applewhite could raise questions.","similar_player":"Souped-up Grady Jarrett","grade":"junior","tkls":54,"tfl":14.5,"sacks":3,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Extraordinary athleticism","description":"Wrecking ball of a big man who spent his college career bowling through double-teams.","scouting_report":"Oliver is a compact, powerful defensive tackle with extraordinary athleticism and the versatility to line up at multiple spots on the interior. He explodes out of his stance and uses his low center of gravity to quickly establish leverage and put offensive linemen on their heels. The former Cougar can use go-to club and swim moves as a pass rusher to penetrate the pocket, and his agility to quickly change directions is off the charts. Against the quick-passing game, he shows awareness to get his hands up and jump to knock down throws, and he sniffs out screens and chases down plays from behind. While he does get overaggressive at times and relies on power and speed more than a fully developed pass-rush repertoire, his production at Houston was prolific: 192 tackles, 13.5 sacks, five forced fumbles, and 11 pass deflections over three seasons—and much of that came lined up at nose tackle."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Ed Oliver","year":2019,"rank":9,"height":74,"weight":287,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Houston","pros":"Oliver’s rare combination of size and explosiveness gives him almost limitless potential as a pass-rushing defensive tackle in the NFL. He’s not Aaron Donald, but in an attacking one-gap scheme, he’s got the physical skill set to become an elite interior penetrator.","cons":"He’s undersized by traditional NFL standards and some teams may view him as a tweener. Oliver faced weaker competition at Houston (in the American Athletic Conference) than some of his peers, and a sideline argument with then–head coach Major Applewhite could raise questions.","similar_player":"Souped-up Grady Jarrett","grade":"junior","tkls":54,"tfl":14.5,"sacks":3,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Extraordinary athleticism","description":"Wrecking ball of a big man who spent his college career bowling through double-teams.","scouting_report":"Against the run he’s a major difference-maker, and notched 53 career tackles for a loss. It’s tough for offenses to run the ball to his side because he’s consistently pushing offensive linemen into the backfield at the snap, and he’s got the speed to string out runs toward the sideline. On inside runs, Oliver uses his hands to discard blocks and grows roots at the point of attack; he’s rarely pushed back at the snap, even when double-teamed. He shoots gaps to stop plays in their tracks, and it’s difficult to seal him in the run game because he’s so quick laterally. He does lose sight of the running back at times, resulting in some runs going right past him. And his lack of length puts a cap on his effective tackling range; he simply doesn’t have the reach of some bigger, longer defensive tackles. His aggressiveness upfield makes him susceptible to trap/wham blocks."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Ed Oliver","year":2019,"rank":9,"height":74,"weight":287,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Houston","pros":"Oliver’s rare combination of size and explosiveness gives him almost limitless potential as a pass-rushing defensive tackle in the NFL. He’s not Aaron Donald, but in an attacking one-gap scheme, he’s got the physical skill set to become an elite interior penetrator.","cons":"He’s undersized by traditional NFL standards and some teams may view him as a tweener. Oliver faced weaker competition at Houston (in the American Athletic Conference) than some of his peers, and a sideline argument with then–head coach Major Applewhite could raise questions.","similar_player":"Souped-up Grady Jarrett","grade":"junior","tkls":54,"tfl":14.5,"sacks":3,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Extraordinary athleticism","description":"Wrecking ball of a big man who spent his college career bowling through double-teams.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Dwayne Haskins","year":2019,"rank":10,"height":75,"weight":231,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Haskins is a strong-armed pocket passer with the size, toughness, accuracy, and poise to start right away. He’s just scratching the surface of his potential.","cons":"He lacks starting experience, and his struggles throwing off-platform and under pressure could lead to turnovers early on.","similar_player":"Medium-sized Ben Roethlisberger, Nick Foles","grade":"rs sophomore","yds":4831,"ypa":9.1,"tds":50,"ints":8,"rtg":174.1,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Pocket-passing talent","description":"Pocket passer who combines size and arm talent with quality decision-making, but who has to prove he can excel when pressured.","scouting_report":"Haskins is a pocket passer with prototypical size and a big arm. The third-team All-American was supremely productive operating mostly out of the shotgun in 2018, leading the nation with 4,831 passing yards and 50 touchdowns with just eight picks. Haskins is comfortable in the pocket, showing the instincts to slide and move up to buy time and find windows to throw from. He flashes high-level quarterback skills, recognizing pre-snap coverages and attacking them while quickly going through his reads to find the open receiver. He has a great pump fake to freeze defenders, and he moves safeties with his eyes."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Dwayne Haskins","year":2019,"rank":10,"height":75,"weight":231,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Haskins is a strong-armed pocket passer with the size, toughness, accuracy, and poise to start right away. He’s just scratching the surface of his potential.","cons":"He lacks starting experience, and his struggles throwing off-platform and under pressure could lead to turnovers early on.","similar_player":"Medium-sized Ben Roethlisberger, Nick Foles","grade":"rs sophomore","yds":4831,"ypa":9.1,"tds":50,"ints":8,"rtg":174.1,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Pocket-passing talent","description":"Pocket passer who combines size and arm talent with quality decision-making, but who has to prove he can excel when pressured.","scouting_report":"Haskins can throw a frozen rope on deep outs and shows good ball placement and touch at the intermediate level. He’s a decisive passer and has a snappy, quick release, but there’s a few hiccups in his mechanics that lead to inaccuracy on both short throws and downfield bombs. In the face of pressure, he’ll force passes from an unbalanced base, causing the ball to flutter, and while he’s capable of changing his arm angle to avoid oncoming pass rushers, he’ll have to avoid leaning on those types of throws too often. Haskins is limited when forced to move outside the pocket, and he looks labored throwing on the move. The former Buckeye has just one year as a starter under his belt, so he heads to the NFL severely lacking live-fire experience. He’ll face a steep learning curve at the next level, but he has all the tools to be a starter early in his career. Haskins isn’t a mobile quarterback, but has the athleticism to be an effective scrambler."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Dwayne Haskins","year":2019,"rank":10,"height":75,"weight":231,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Haskins is a strong-armed pocket passer with the size, toughness, accuracy, and poise to start right away. He’s just scratching the surface of his potential.","cons":"He lacks starting experience, and his struggles throwing off-platform and under pressure could lead to turnovers early on.","similar_player":"Medium-sized Ben Roethlisberger, Nick Foles","grade":"rs sophomore","yds":4831,"ypa":9.1,"tds":50,"ints":8,"rtg":174.1,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Pocket-passing talent","description":"Pocket passer who combines size and arm talent with quality decision-making, but who has to prove he can excel when pressured.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Devin Bush","year":2019,"rank":11,"height":71,"weight":234,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Michigan","pros":"Bush has all the tools—elite athleticism, instincts, range, and quick-twitch reaction speed—to emerge as an impact defender in coverage early in his career, and as a tone-setter in the run game.","cons":"He lacks length and can get bullied by offensive linemen moving downfield. May fit best as a run-and-chase weakside linebacker.","similar_player":"Jayon Brown, Lavonte David","grade":"junior","tkls":79,"tfl":9,"sacks":5,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Coverage chops","description":"Super-athletic off-ball linebacker with a hard-nosed demeanor and sought-after playmaking instincts in coverage.","scouting_report":"Bush has a dense, rocked-up frame with powerful legs and a thick upper half. He’s an explosive blitzer with nitrous oxide boosters in his feet, racking up 10 sacks in the past two seasons. The team captain and AP second-team All-American is comfortable dropping back into space, can easily carry running backs into the flat, and has the speed and physicality to cover tight ends up the seams. He has the tendency to grab ahold of pass catchers at the top of their stem, so he’ll need to learn to be more subtle. In the run game, Bush embodies his alma mater’s Wolverine mascot, flying downhill to deliver ferocious hits and separate the ball from the carrier. He sifts through the trash to meet the runner in the hole. He’s capable of flying from sideline to sideline to chase down runners. Bush needs to clean up his pursuit angles and can get engulfed by offensive linemen moving downfield. He false-steps at times and can get lured away from the action by misdirection."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Devin Bush","year":2019,"rank":11,"height":71,"weight":234,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Michigan","pros":"Bush has all the tools—elite athleticism, instincts, range, and quick-twitch reaction speed—to emerge as an impact defender in coverage early in his career, and as a tone-setter in the run game.","cons":"He lacks length and can get bullied by offensive linemen moving downfield. May fit best as a run-and-chase weakside linebacker.","similar_player":"Jayon Brown, Lavonte David","grade":"junior","tkls":79,"tfl":9,"sacks":5,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Coverage chops","description":"Super-athletic off-ball linebacker with a hard-nosed demeanor and sought-after playmaking instincts in coverage.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"T.J. Hockenson","year":2019,"rank":12,"height":77,"weight":251,"position":"Tight End","college":"Iowa","pros":"Hockenson is an old-school, three-down tight end who can be a major factor in all phases of the offense. He’s a mismatch threat as a pass catcher and a force in the run game.","cons":"Some view Hockenson as a top-10 talent in this class, but it’s rare for tight ends to come off the board in the early part of the first round. Just two tight ends have been picked higher than 20th in the past decade.","similar_player":"George Kittle","grade":"rs sophomore","yds":760,"ypr":15.51,"tds":6,"twenty_plus":16,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"True “Y” tight end","description":"Throwback tight end who blocks like a lineman and catches like a receiver.","scouting_report":"Hockenson is a dual-threat tight end prospect who should bring value as both a pass-catcher and run-blocker from day one. The second-team AP All-American and John Mackey Award winner as the nation's top tight end isn’t quite as explosive as former teammate Noah Fant, but he has the smooth athleticism and build-up speed to threaten the seam and get behind the defense. He’s a savvy route runner who knows how to work to the open spot against a zone and use his body to shield defenders against man coverage; he tracks the ball well, and catches with soft, natural hands. He’s competitive and reliable as an in-line pass blocker, and in the run game he blocks like a tackle at the point of attack, ferociously driving defenders off the ball or sealing them away from the play. In the open field, he latches on to defenders, keeps his feet churning, and looks to finish with the ferocity and zeal of a fullback—which makes sense considering he wore number 38 at Iowa."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"T.J. Hockenson","year":2019,"rank":12,"height":77,"weight":251,"position":"Tight End","college":"Iowa","pros":"Hockenson is an old-school, three-down tight end who can be a major factor in all phases of the offense. He’s a mismatch threat as a pass catcher and a force in the run game.","cons":"Some view Hockenson as a top-10 talent in this class, but it’s rare for tight ends to come off the board in the early part of the first round. Just two tight ends have been picked higher than 20th in the past decade.","similar_player":"George Kittle","grade":"rs sophomore","yds":760,"ypr":15.51,"tds":6,"twenty_plus":16,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"True “Y” tight end","description":"Throwback tight end who blocks like a lineman and catches like a receiver.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Rashan Gary","year":2019,"rank":13,"height":76,"weight":277,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Michigan","pros":"Gary has extraordinary athletic traits and the physical talent to become a star. He brings the potential to rush from multiple spots on the line.","cons":"His production never matched the hype, and he needs to develop a hump move, spin move, cross-chop, and/or club to go with an effective long-arm bull rush. Gary might be viewed as a tweener—undeveloped and stiff as an edge rusher and an unknown quantity as an interior lineman.","similar_player":"Robert Nkemdiche, Cameron Jordan","grade":"junior","tkls":44,"tfl":7.5,"sacks":3.5,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Untapped athletic upside","description":"Possesses a rare combination of size, explosiveness, and agility, but must prove he can harness all that and turn it into production in the pros.","scouting_report":"Gary is an über-athletic defensive lineman with outstanding explosiveness and a powerful bull rush. The former no. 1 overall national recruit has a prototypical, muscled-up frame with the length to play outside and the mass to bump down to the interior on third down. He gets upfield quickly on stunts and twists, and uses a shocking stiff arm to walk linemen into the pocket, but his pass-rush production off the edge at Michigan underwhelmed (just 3.5 sacks and 7.5 TFL in nine games in 2018 and 6 sacks, 12 TFL in 2017). Gary’s a blur over his first few steps but too often gets pushed past the pocket when he tries to get the edge; he struggles to consistently dip his shoulder, plant his foot, and close on the quarterback. Against the run, he plays with a ferocious demeanor, setting the edge, stringing out runs, and using his extraordinary open-field speed to track down runners on the outside. But he loses sight of the ball on option plays at times and can get caught up in the wash on the backside."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Rashan Gary","year":2019,"rank":13,"height":76,"weight":277,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Michigan","pros":"Gary has extraordinary athletic traits and the physical talent to become a star. He brings the potential to rush from multiple spots on the line.","cons":"His production never matched the hype, and he needs to develop a hump move, spin move, cross-chop, and/or club to go with an effective long-arm bull rush. Gary might be viewed as a tweener—undeveloped and stiff as an edge rusher and an unknown quantity as an interior lineman.","similar_player":"Robert Nkemdiche, Cameron Jordan","grade":"junior","tkls":44,"tfl":7.5,"sacks":3.5,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Untapped athletic upside","description":"Possesses a rare combination of size, explosiveness, and agility, but must prove he can harness all that and turn it into production in the pros.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Brian Burns","year":2019,"rank":14,"height":77,"weight":249,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Florida State","pros":"Burns has as much first-step explosiveness as any pass rusher in this draft and combines natural flexibility with prototype length.","cons":"He’ll need to prove he can keep his weight up in the pros. Burns weighed in at 249 at the combine after being listed at 235 during the season, and there just isn’t much precedent for success in the NFL from pass rushers falling into Burns’s listed height/weight profile from college.","similar_player":"Polished Randy Gregory, slim Robert Quinn","grade":"junior","tkls":52,"tfl":15.5,"sacks":10,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Uncommon bend","description":"Effortless explosiveness, springy agility, and a variety of pass-rush moves give him immense upside, but he’ll need to prove he can keep his newly added weight on in the pros.","scouting_report":"Burns is a long-limbed pass rusher with an explosive first step and gumby-like flexibility. The former Seminole has the speed to stress offensive tackles to the edge, sharp hands to discard blocks, and the foundation to develop effective inside-counter and spin moves. He has elite closing speed and can rush from two-, three-, and four-point stances. Burns is more of a finesse rusher than a power rusher, but finished second in the country with 10 sacks against FBS Power Five teams. He’s comfortable dropping back into zone coverage, and was used to spy the quarterback at times for FSU."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Brian Burns","year":2019,"rank":14,"height":77,"weight":249,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Florida State","pros":"Burns has as much first-step explosiveness as any pass rusher in this draft and combines natural flexibility with prototype length.","cons":"He’ll need to prove he can keep his weight up in the pros. Burns weighed in at 249 at the combine after being listed at 235 during the season, and there just isn’t much precedent for success in the NFL from pass rushers falling into Burns’s listed height/weight profile from college.","similar_player":"Polished Randy Gregory, slim Robert Quinn","grade":"junior","tkls":52,"tfl":15.5,"sacks":10,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Uncommon bend","description":"Effortless explosiveness, springy agility, and a variety of pass-rush moves give him immense upside, but he’ll need to prove he can keep his newly added weight on in the pros.","scouting_report":"Against the run, Burns lacks the mass to anchor, but he does use his long limbs to keep blockers off his body and his eyes in the backfield. He sets the edge to force runs back into the middle, and shoots gaps to bring down ballcarriers in the backfield; his résumé includes 29 tackles for a loss in the past two seasons."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Brian Burns","year":2019,"rank":14,"height":77,"weight":249,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Florida State","pros":"Burns has as much first-step explosiveness as any pass rusher in this draft and combines natural flexibility with prototype length.","cons":"He’ll need to prove he can keep his weight up in the pros. Burns weighed in at 249 at the combine after being listed at 235 during the season, and there just isn’t much precedent for success in the NFL from pass rushers falling into Burns’s listed height/weight profile from college.","similar_player":"Polished Randy Gregory, slim Robert Quinn","grade":"junior","tkls":52,"tfl":15.5,"sacks":10,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Uncommon bend","description":"Effortless explosiveness, springy agility, and a variety of pass-rush moves give him immense upside, but he’ll need to prove he can keep his newly added weight on in the pros.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Daniel Jones","year":2019,"rank":15,"height":77,"weight":221,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Duke","pros":"Jones has the type of moldable traits that NFL teams are looking for; with good size, arm strength, and short and intermediate accuracy, he has the potential to eventually develop into a starter-caliber NFL passer.","cons":"He displays questionable decision-making, throws far too many interceptions, and was very inaccurate on deep passes.","similar_player":"Blake Bortles","grade":"rs junior","yds":2674,"ypa":6.8,"tds":22,"ints":9,"rtg":131.7,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Tools","description":"Big, athletic quarterback with good accuracy in the short and intermediate areas but spotty downfield touch.","scouting_report":"Jones has the physical makeup to develop into a pro passer, with prototypical size, top-tier athleticism, and a good arm. He is a three-year starter who learned under former Eli and Peyton Manning tutor David Cutcliffe at Duke, and playing in an RPO-heavy offense, he displayed the ability to go through reads and throw with accuracy at the short and intermediate levels. Jones is very athletic, capable of running away from defenders if he finds some daylight, and rushed for 17 touchdowns in his college career. He struggled to throw with anticipation at times, though, and was scattershot with his deep accuracy, finishing with a 69.0 passer rating on deep passes in 2018, per Pro Football Focus, which ranked seventh worst of 50 qualifying quarterbacks in this class. Jones’s receivers dropped an incredible amount of passes, but his college statistics do not paint the picture of a future NFL starter: He finished his career averaging just 6.4 yards per attempt with a 60 percent completion rate and 29 interceptions to go along with his 52 touchdowns. He displayed questionable decision-making, launching throws from off-balance platforms or forcing passes into coverage, and struggled under pressure."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Daniel Jones","year":2019,"rank":15,"height":77,"weight":221,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Duke","pros":"Jones has the type of moldable traits that NFL teams are looking for; with good size, arm strength, and short and intermediate accuracy, he has the potential to eventually develop into a starter-caliber NFL passer.","cons":"He displays questionable decision-making, throws far too many interceptions, and was very inaccurate on deep passes.","similar_player":"Blake Bortles","grade":"rs junior","yds":2674,"ypa":6.8,"tds":22,"ints":9,"rtg":131.7,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Tools","description":"Big, athletic quarterback with good accuracy in the short and intermediate areas but spotty downfield touch.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jonah Williams","year":2019,"rank":16,"height":76,"weight":302,"position":"Tackle","college":"Alabama","pros":"Williams is the premier technician in this tackle class, a plug-and-play starter with the versatility to contribute at multiple spots on the line.","cons":"He lacks prototype left tackle size and length, and some teams may view him as an interior lineman only.","similar_player":"Jake Matthews, Jack Conklin","grade":"junior","gms":15,"strts":15,"sk_all":0,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Technical prowess","description":"Smooth operator who combines strong hands with great footwork; could dominate at either tackle or guard.","scouting_report":"Williams has been a dependable pass-blocking stalwart for the Tide the past three years, with 44 straight starts under his belt. He kicked his college career off on the right side, starting 15 games there in 2016 before switching to the blind side the past two seasons, establishing himself as one of the best offensive linemen in the country. The 2018 first-team AP All-American is a fundamental technician, combining light feet, an effortless kick step, and balance, and he wastes very little movement in his pass sets. He times his punch well, rarely leaning or lunging at an opponent, and reacts to counter rush moves and stunts with ease. If he gets pushed back early in the down, Williams reacts well, gathering his feet to re-anchor. He lacks ideal length for the left tackle position, and he can be susceptible to pass rushers with effective long-arm moves that get him on his heels. Typically, his foot quickness and understanding of angles make up for his lack of length, but some teams may view him as a guard in the pros."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jonah Williams","year":2019,"rank":16,"height":76,"weight":302,"position":"Tackle","college":"Alabama","pros":"Williams is the premier technician in this tackle class, a plug-and-play starter with the versatility to contribute at multiple spots on the line.","cons":"He lacks prototype left tackle size and length, and some teams may view him as an interior lineman only.","similar_player":"Jake Matthews, Jack Conklin","grade":"junior","gms":15,"strts":15,"sk_all":0,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Technical prowess","description":"Smooth operator who combines strong hands with great footwork; could dominate at either tackle or guard.","scouting_report":"In the run game, Williams brings plenty of power, especially on down blocks, and does well to position himself well to seal off defenders. He’s effective working to the second level, engaging his target then keeping his feet churning until the whistle."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jonah Williams","year":2019,"rank":16,"height":76,"weight":302,"position":"Tackle","college":"Alabama","pros":"Williams is the premier technician in this tackle class, a plug-and-play starter with the versatility to contribute at multiple spots on the line.","cons":"He lacks prototype left tackle size and length, and some teams may view him as an interior lineman only.","similar_player":"Jake Matthews, Jack Conklin","grade":"junior","gms":15,"strts":15,"sk_all":0,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Technical prowess","description":"Smooth operator who combines strong hands with great footwork; could dominate at either tackle or guard.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Clelin Ferrell","year":2019,"rank":17,"height":76,"weight":264,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Clemson","pros":"Ferrell is a game-ready 4-3 end who comes with a high floor as an NFL edge rusher. He’ll need to further refine his repertoire of pass-rush moves to reach his ceiling, but he’s got the frame and athleticism to be productive early in his career.","cons":"He's explosive in his get-off, but a bit rigid in his movement; he could lack that extra gear late in his rush that many of the best pass rushers possess. Some teams may look past his production because he played on a defensive line with two other top-tier draft prospects (Dexter Lawrence and Christian Wilkins).","similar_player":"Long Cliff Avril","grade":"rs junior","tkls":54,"tfl":19.5,"sacks":11.5,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Lives in opposing backfields","description":"Productive, three-down edge presence with length, power, and a Pro Bowl–caliber getoff.","scouting_report":"Ferrell has prototypical size for an edge rusher with a well-proportioned build, a muscled lower half, and vines for arms. The 2018 AP first-team All-American and winner of the Ted Hendricks Award for college football’s top defensive end has outstanding first-step quickness and uses that explosive, springy get-off to stress tackles off the edge. He utilizes his long arms to punch and control linemen, setting the tone and controlling the rush instead of allowing opponents to dictate terms. At times he struggles to plant his foot, bend, and turn the corner into the pocket, but he brings a smooth spin move and effective hump and club moves to counter his early speed to the outside. Ferrell’s 11.5 sacks last year ranked sixth in the nation. He rushes from two-, three-, and four-point stances, and shows awareness dropping into zones."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Clelin Ferrell","year":2019,"rank":17,"height":76,"weight":264,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Clemson","pros":"Ferrell is a game-ready 4-3 end who comes with a high floor as an NFL edge rusher. He’ll need to further refine his repertoire of pass-rush moves to reach his ceiling, but he’s got the frame and athleticism to be productive early in his career.","cons":"He's explosive in his get-off, but a bit rigid in his movement; he could lack that extra gear late in his rush that many of the best pass rushers possess. Some teams may look past his production because he played on a defensive line with two other top-tier draft prospects (Dexter Lawrence and Christian Wilkins).","similar_player":"Long Cliff Avril","grade":"rs junior","tkls":54,"tfl":19.5,"sacks":11.5,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Lives in opposing backfields","description":"Productive, three-down edge presence with length, power, and a Pro Bowl–caliber getoff.","scouting_report":"In the run game, Ferrell bullies tight ends at the point of attack, pushing them into the backfield. He takes on tackles with an aggressive mind-set, rarely ceding ground when runs come his way. He’s a slicing run defender who racked up 19.5 tackles for a loss in 2018, which ranked 10th nationally. He lacks top-end speed to chase down plays to the outside, and can get caught up in the wash trying to string plays out toward the sideline."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Clelin Ferrell","year":2019,"rank":17,"height":76,"weight":264,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Clemson","pros":"Ferrell is a game-ready 4-3 end who comes with a high floor as an NFL edge rusher. He’ll need to further refine his repertoire of pass-rush moves to reach his ceiling, but he’s got the frame and athleticism to be productive early in his career.","cons":"He's explosive in his get-off, but a bit rigid in his movement; he could lack that extra gear late in his rush that many of the best pass rushers possess. Some teams may look past his production because he played on a defensive line with two other top-tier draft prospects (Dexter Lawrence and Christian Wilkins).","similar_player":"Long Cliff Avril","grade":"rs junior","tkls":54,"tfl":19.5,"sacks":11.5,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Lives in opposing backfields","description":"Productive, three-down edge presence with length, power, and a Pro Bowl–caliber getoff.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Andre Dillard","year":2019,"rank":18,"height":77,"weight":315,"position":"Tackle","college":"Washington State","pros":"Dillard may be the best pass-blocking left tackle in this draft and boasts elite athleticism for the position.","cons":"He’s very raw as a run blocker, lacks prototypical size and length, and is more of a finesse player than a glass-eating road-grader type at this point in his career.","similar_player":"Terron Armstead, Joe Staley","grade":"rs senior","gms":13,"strts":13,"sk_all":1,"age":23,"main_selling_point":"Blindside pass-blocking","description":"Easily neutralizes pass rushers with light feet, impressive balance, and top-tier mirroring skills.","scouting_report":"Dillard was Mr. Consistency on the blind side the past three seasons, when he started 39 straight games. He’s remarkably steady in his technique, almost always balanced, in control, and smooth in his pass set. And even when he’s knocked back early in the play, he’s adept at keeping his hands and feet working in unison to recover, regroup, and re-anchor against the rush. The third-team AP All-American spots and neutralizes stunts and twists with ease. He’s inconsistent with the placement of his hands, but he mirrors a pass rusher’s movement like a mime. He’s highly athletic, showing little problem moving around in space to target defenders downfield on screen plays. The former Cougar didn’t get much experience in the run game as a blocker in Mike Leach’s Air Raid scheme, but he’s got the movement skills, athleticism, and want-to to develop in that area."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Andre Dillard","year":2019,"rank":18,"height":77,"weight":315,"position":"Tackle","college":"Washington State","pros":"Dillard may be the best pass-blocking left tackle in this draft and boasts elite athleticism for the position.","cons":"He’s very raw as a run blocker, lacks prototypical size and length, and is more of a finesse player than a glass-eating road-grader type at this point in his career.","similar_player":"Terron Armstead, Joe Staley","grade":"rs senior","gms":13,"strts":13,"sk_all":1,"age":23,"main_selling_point":"Blindside pass-blocking","description":"Easily neutralizes pass rushers with light feet, impressive balance, and top-tier mirroring skills.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Christian Wilkins","year":2019,"rank":19,"height":75,"weight":315,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Clemson","pros":"Wilkins should be a relatively safe pick as a high-floor, instant-impact contributor. He can play on all three downs at multiple spots on the line, and as a fiery on-field leader, he should boost the intensity of the players around him from day one.","cons":"Wilkins is extremely versatile but lacks a defining elite trait.","similar_player":"Kawann Short","grade":"senior","tkls":50,"tfl":15,"sacks":6,"age":23,"main_selling_point":"Relentless motor","description":"Athletic, versatile, and disruptive big man who can play all three downs and is always around the ball.","scouting_report":"Wilkins is a big man with rare movement skills; he’s a penetrating, athletic, and flexible defensive tackle capable of playing at multiple spots on the interior line or even at defensive end in a pinch, as he did at Clemson at times. The first-team AP All-American has a nonstop motor, active hands, and always-churning feet. He can naturally generate leverage by getting under an offensive lineman’s pads and has an effective swim move to slice into the backfield. He shows awareness to jump and try to deflect passes, as illustrated by his 15 career pass deflections. Wilkins is the perfect example of the clichéd “guy who just makes plays.” In the run game, he holds his ground at the point of attack, has the agility to string runs out toward the sideline, and the motor to chase down plays from the backside."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Christian Wilkins","year":2019,"rank":19,"height":75,"weight":315,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Clemson","pros":"Wilkins should be a relatively safe pick as a high-floor, instant-impact contributor. He can play on all three downs at multiple spots on the line, and as a fiery on-field leader, he should boost the intensity of the players around him from day one.","cons":"Wilkins is extremely versatile but lacks a defining elite trait.","similar_player":"Kawann Short","grade":"senior","tkls":50,"tfl":15,"sacks":6,"age":23,"main_selling_point":"Relentless motor","description":"Athletic, versatile, and disruptive big man who can play all three downs and is always around the ball.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Greedy Williams","year":2019,"rank":20,"height":74,"weight":185,"position":"Cornerback","college":"LSU","pros":"Williams has all the makings of the next great shutdown corner, with top-tier size, ball-hawking skills, and unshakable confidence.","cons":"His lack of effort in the run game could turn some teams off, and he may need to find a press-heavy scheme that allows him to play his physical brand of coverage.","similar_player":"Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie","grade":"rs sophomore","tkls":33,"tfl":2,"sacks":9,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Imposing outside presence","description":"Scrappy, long-limbed cover corner who has great instincts and the ability to turn and locate the ball in the air.","scouting_report":"Williams combines extraordinary length with speed, fluid athleticism, ball skills, and overflowing swagger. The AP second-team All-American is comfortable in multiple coverage types; in off coverage, his ability to click-and-close, is, at times, a half-beat slow (as you’d expect for taller, lankier corners of his ilk), but he makes up for it with the awareness to read the quarterback and get an early break on the ball. In press, he employs a strong, physical jam, shows a smooth transition to flip his hips and get himself into a trailing hip-pocket position, and has enough speed to stick with most receivers downfield. Williams has the ball skills that teams covet, with eight picks and 19 passes defensed on his stat sheet in the last two seasons. The former Tiger has a penchant to grab receivers at the top of their routes, something he may need to curtail in the pros. In the run game, he can be physical when he wants to be, but misses a few too many tackles diving for ankles."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Greedy Williams","year":2019,"rank":20,"height":74,"weight":185,"position":"Cornerback","college":"LSU","pros":"Williams has all the makings of the next great shutdown corner, with top-tier size, ball-hawking skills, and unshakable confidence.","cons":"His lack of effort in the run game could turn some teams off, and he may need to find a press-heavy scheme that allows him to play his physical brand of coverage.","similar_player":"Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie","grade":"rs sophomore","tkls":33,"tfl":2,"sacks":9,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Imposing outside presence","description":"Scrappy, long-limbed cover corner who has great instincts and the ability to turn and locate the ball in the air.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jeffery Simmons","year":2019,"rank":21,"height":76,"weight":301,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Mississippi State","pros":"He’s one of the most talented, high-upside players in this draft, and he should thrive in the interior against both the pass and the run.","cons":"Simmons’s recent ACL tear could sap him of some of his power and explosiveness in the short term and limit the return on investment over the course of his first contract. He was arrested on an assault charge in 2016 after a video showed him striking a woman several times.","similar_player":"Fletcher Cox","grade":"junior","tkls":63,"tfl":17,"sacks":2,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Quickness and power","description":"Tremendously athletic interior player who has the talent to go in the top 10, but his history of violence and recent left ACL tear could send him tumbling down draft boards.","scouting_report":"Simmons has a compact, muscled frame with a powerful base and a broad upper half. He has a quick first step as a pass rusher and is frequently the first out of his stance, firing out into opposing linemen. Simmons knows how to get under his opponent’s pads and lift them up with incredible power, establishing control from the get-go. He has a go-to arsenal of moves as a pass rusher, with an effective swim move, strong arm-under rip, and awesome club move. Against the run, the former Bulldog stacks defenders and monitors the backfield, moving up and down the line to plug gaps or stop ballcarriers. He’s got the quicks and coordination to string runs to the outside. Simmons is authoritative in the trenches; he controls the line of scrimmage in his area."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jeffery Simmons","year":2019,"rank":21,"height":76,"weight":301,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Mississippi State","pros":"He’s one of the most talented, high-upside players in this draft, and he should thrive in the interior against both the pass and the run.","cons":"Simmons’s recent ACL tear could sap him of some of his power and explosiveness in the short term and limit the return on investment over the course of his first contract. He was arrested on an assault charge in 2016 after a video showed him striking a woman several times.","similar_player":"Fletcher Cox","grade":"junior","tkls":63,"tfl":17,"sacks":2,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Quickness and power","description":"Tremendously athletic interior player who has the talent to go in the top 10, but his history of violence and recent left ACL tear could send him tumbling down draft boards.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Marquise Brown","year":2019,"rank":22,"height":69,"weight":166,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Oklahoma","pros":"Brown has elite acceleration and rare home run speed to take the top off a defense. He’s a threat to score on every snap, and is a player who defenses will have to game-plan around.","cons":"His lack of size is a major concern. There’s very little precedent for highly productive receivers weighing in at less than 170 pounds. A recent surgery to repair a Lisfranc injury could rob him of some of his speed.","similar_player":"DeSean Jackson, Dede Westbrook","grade":"junior","yds":1318,"ypr":17.57,"tds":10,"twenty_plus":20,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Speed to burn","description":"Speed merchant who can take the top off a defense and rack up yards after the catch, but whose recent surgery to repair his Lisfranc ligament could be a sticking point; Antonio Brown’s cousin.","scouting_report":"Brown’s a breakaway threat from anywhere on the field. The AP first-team All-American requires the attention of the defense on every snap; he tied for the national lead with 11 receptions of 40-plus yards in 2018. At the snap, he eats up a cornerback’s cushion in the blink of an eye, and defenders simply can’t keep up on deep crossing routes. He tracks the ball well on deep passes and is competitive on jump balls, but his hands technique and grip strength to hold on to the ball all the way through the catch can be lacking at times. He’s elite as an after-the-catch playmaker, exploding through creases in the defense to run away from defenders. He brings more than just pure speed, though, and is ferocious in trying to pick up extra yards, ripping through arm tackles with more physicality in the open field than his size would imply. As for his value in the run game, the team that drafts Brown likely won’t do so with his blocking chops in mind."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Marquise Brown","year":2019,"rank":22,"height":69,"weight":166,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Oklahoma","pros":"Brown has elite acceleration and rare home run speed to take the top off a defense. He’s a threat to score on every snap, and is a player who defenses will have to game-plan around.","cons":"His lack of size is a major concern. There’s very little precedent for highly productive receivers weighing in at less than 170 pounds. A recent surgery to repair a Lisfranc injury could rob him of some of his speed.","similar_player":"DeSean Jackson, Dede Westbrook","grade":"junior","yds":1318,"ypr":17.57,"tds":10,"twenty_plus":20,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Speed to burn","description":"Speed merchant who can take the top off a defense and rack up yards after the catch, but whose recent surgery to repair his Lisfranc ligament could be a sticking point; Antonio Brown’s cousin.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Garrett Bradbury","year":2019,"rank":23,"height":75,"weight":306,"position":"Center","college":"NC State","pros":"Bradbury’s a plug-and-play center with the ability to boost a zone team’s run game from day one. With experience at guard, he brings positional versatility on the inside.","cons":"He’s a bit undersized, and gap or power-running teams may not be a fit.","similar_player":"Jason Kelce, Max Unger","grade":"rs senior","gms":13,"strts":13,"sk_all":2,"age":23,"main_selling_point":"Reach-blocking prowess","description":"Athletic zone center whose quickness and balance allow him to seal defenders in the run game and anchor in pass protection.","scouting_report":"Bradbury is über-athletic, with a well-built frame and lightning-quick feet. The first-team All-American and winner of the Rimington Trophy as the nation's top center plays with a low center of gravity and balanced base. He anchors well and is hyper-aware of threats up the middle, peeling off of double-teams to pick up stunting linemen or blitzers from the second level. Bradbury plays with plenty of vinegar; he adroitly works upfield off of combo blocks while seeking targets to wall off. He isn’t the most powerful pass blocker, but can latch on and “ride the bull” to keep his opponent out of the play and give his quarterback time to throw. Bradbury’s defining skill is his ability to reach and seal opposing nose tackles and play-side linemen in the wide zone run game: He’s lightning fast at the snap, drawing on excellent balance, upper-body power, and ultra-quick footwork to almost instantaneously cross an opposing lineman’s face before rotating to wall him off from the play."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Garrett Bradbury","year":2019,"rank":23,"height":75,"weight":306,"position":"Center","college":"NC State","pros":"Bradbury’s a plug-and-play center with the ability to boost a zone team’s run game from day one. With experience at guard, he brings positional versatility on the inside.","cons":"He’s a bit undersized, and gap or power-running teams may not be a fit.","similar_player":"Jason Kelce, Max Unger","grade":"rs senior","gms":13,"strts":13,"sk_all":2,"age":23,"main_selling_point":"Reach-blocking prowess","description":"Athletic zone center whose quickness and balance allow him to seal defenders in the run game and anchor in pass protection.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Byron Murphy","year":2019,"rank":24,"height":71,"weight":190,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Washington","pros":"Murphy brings a rare combination of foot quickness and processing speed that allows him to make plays on the ball. Few things are more valuable to a defense than creating turnovers, and the former Washington star has the skill set to be productive in the pros.","cons":"He’s undersized as an outside corner and may lack elite speed downfield.","similar_player":"Kyle Fuller, Kendall Fuller","grade":"rs sophomore","tkls":58,"tfl":4,"sacks":13,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Instincts in coverage","description":"Savvy coverage defender with nimble feet, easy agility, and terrific ball skills.","scouting_report":"Murphy is a natural playmaking outside cornerback with the skill set and quicks to bump inside and play in the slot. The second-team AP All-American is comfortable in both man and zone coverage, can play up at the line in press looks, and is a master in bail technique, where he flips his hips and strafes with ease—either with outside leverage and eyes on the quarterback or with inside leverage and eyes on the receiver. He’s patient in press coverage, holding his ground until his opponent makes a move before mirroring the route downfield. He shows awareness when the ball is in the air, and has the skills to intercept it or utilize an effective arm rake to knock it down and out of a pass-catcher’s hands. Murphy racked up seven picks and 20 passes defensed over the past two seasons. His four interceptions against FBS Power Five teams in 2018 ranked tied for sixth nationally, and his 13 passes defensed against those opponents ranked seventh. He can get overly grabby at the top of a receiver's route and may need to learn to make that a little more subtle in the pros."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Byron Murphy","year":2019,"rank":24,"height":71,"weight":190,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Washington","pros":"Murphy brings a rare combination of foot quickness and processing speed that allows him to make plays on the ball. Few things are more valuable to a defense than creating turnovers, and the former Washington star has the skill set to be productive in the pros.","cons":"He’s undersized as an outside corner and may lack elite speed downfield.","similar_player":"Kyle Fuller, Kendall Fuller","grade":"rs sophomore","tkls":58,"tfl":4,"sacks":13,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Instincts in coverage","description":"Savvy coverage defender with nimble feet, easy agility, and terrific ball skills.","scouting_report":"Murphy will overrun tackles in the open field at times, but is a willing and physical tackler against the run. He leverages blocks to turn ballcarriers back to the inside, takes legs out effectively, and isn’t afraid to deliver a thump every now and then."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Byron Murphy","year":2019,"rank":24,"height":71,"weight":190,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Washington","pros":"Murphy brings a rare combination of foot quickness and processing speed that allows him to make plays on the ball. Few things are more valuable to a defense than creating turnovers, and the former Washington star has the skill set to be productive in the pros.","cons":"He’s undersized as an outside corner and may lack elite speed downfield.","similar_player":"Kyle Fuller, Kendall Fuller","grade":"rs sophomore","tkls":58,"tfl":4,"sacks":13,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Instincts in coverage","description":"Savvy coverage defender with nimble feet, easy agility, and terrific ball skills.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Cody Ford","year":2019,"rank":25,"height":76,"weight":329,"position":"Tackle","college":"Oklahoma","pros":"Ford has a rare combination of size, athleticism, and heavy hands, giving him elite potential at right tackle or guard.","cons":"He’s still raw, with just one year of starting experience at right tackle. A perceived need for a move back to the inside could cause a slight drop in his stock.","similar_player":"Cordy Glenn","grade":"rs junior","gms":14,"strts":14,"sk_all":1,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"People-moving mass","description":"Built like a refrigerator but moves with surprising ease; has the versatility to play guard or tackle at the next level.","scouting_report":"Ford has a massive frame and a nasty playing demeanor. His fire-hydrant legs, double-wide torso, and excavator-like arms make fellow 300-pounders look skinny. The former Sooner doesn’t have the quickest feet but is a smooth mover and has a calm, collected pass set. Ford will lean into and fall off blocks at times, and he isn’t immune to giving up the edge to speed rushers, but it takes an hour to run around him and he takes smart angles, walling off the pocket before latching on to incoming pass rushers. His excellent grip strength combined with his coordinated base means that once he gets his hands on you, it’s over. He anchors well, and shows awareness for stunts in his area. Simply put, he’s a cool customer as a pass blocker."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Cody Ford","year":2019,"rank":25,"height":76,"weight":329,"position":"Tackle","college":"Oklahoma","pros":"Ford has a rare combination of size, athleticism, and heavy hands, giving him elite potential at right tackle or guard.","cons":"He’s still raw, with just one year of starting experience at right tackle. A perceived need for a move back to the inside could cause a slight drop in his stock.","similar_player":"Cordy Glenn","grade":"rs junior","gms":14,"strts":14,"sk_all":1,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"People-moving mass","description":"Built like a refrigerator but moves with surprising ease; has the versatility to play guard or tackle at the next level.","scouting_report":"In the run game, Ford’s a bit plodding while pulling, but he targets well in the open field, and his wide body makes it tough for defenders to avoid him. Once he gets moving downfield, he can really fly: Against Baylor, after shoving an edge defender out of the play and into the backfield, he set off in a dead sprint in pursuit of the play, catching up with his running back 35 yards downfield to set a second key block. Ford offers positional versatility: He played at left guard in 2017, moved to right tackle in 2018 and could play either at the next level."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Cody Ford","year":2019,"rank":25,"height":76,"weight":329,"position":"Tackle","college":"Oklahoma","pros":"Ford has a rare combination of size, athleticism, and heavy hands, giving him elite potential at right tackle or guard.","cons":"He’s still raw, with just one year of starting experience at right tackle. A perceived need for a move back to the inside could cause a slight drop in his stock.","similar_player":"Cordy Glenn","grade":"rs junior","gms":14,"strts":14,"sk_all":1,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"People-moving mass","description":"Built like a refrigerator but moves with surprising ease; has the versatility to play guard or tackle at the next level.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jerry Tillery","year":2019,"rank":26,"height":78,"weight":295,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Notre Dame","pros":"Tillery has the physical tools to become an elite, three-down defensive lineman at the next level. He shows flashes of brilliance, like in his four-sack performance against Stanford in 2018; if a team thinks it can unlock that potential and get him to play with that type of intensity, he could go much earlier than expected.","cons":"He struggled with consistency, disappearing from games at times.","similar_player":"Stephon Tuitt, DeForest Buckner","grade":"senior","tkls":30,"tfl":10.5,"sacks":8,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Length and power","description":"Potential to be unstoppable from the interior, but needs to develop more consistency.","scouting_report":"Tillery is a powerful and highly athletic interior defender with rare length and schematic versatility. The AP second-team All-American pairs outstanding first-step burst with a devastating club move to power his way into the backfield. He uses his length as leverage, generating torque with his upper half to overpower and discard blockers. He shows good closing speed and agility to get to the quarterback once he’s past the first blocker. There were stretches of games when he looked dominant, but his production came in waves. The former Golden Domer has the size, length, and strength to be a dominant two-gapping defensive end in a 3-4 and has the quicks and power to play in an attacking one-gap 4-3 front. Against the run, he holds his ground, maintains leverage despite his height, and uses his long arms to control wide sections of the defensive line."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jerry Tillery","year":2019,"rank":26,"height":78,"weight":295,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Notre Dame","pros":"Tillery has the physical tools to become an elite, three-down defensive lineman at the next level. He shows flashes of brilliance, like in his four-sack performance against Stanford in 2018; if a team thinks it can unlock that potential and get him to play with that type of intensity, he could go much earlier than expected.","cons":"He struggled with consistency, disappearing from games at times.","similar_player":"Stephon Tuitt, DeForest Buckner","grade":"senior","tkls":30,"tfl":10.5,"sacks":8,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Length and power","description":"Potential to be unstoppable from the interior, but needs to develop more consistency.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Josh Jacobs","year":2019,"rank":27,"height":70,"weight":220,"position":"Running Back","college":"Alabama","pros":"He’s a tough, physical, and tone-setting three-down back who can create for himself as both a runner and a pass catcher. He’s a finisher with very light wear and tear.","cons":"Jacobs wasn’t a home run hitter and produced very few long gains on the ground in 2018 (just one run of 20-plus yards). Was used in a committee with Damien Harris.","similar_player":"Ahmad Bradshaw","grade":"junior","yds":640,"tds":11,"ypc":5.33,"twenty_plus":1,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Ferocious running style","description":"Physical and elusive dual-threat back who can contribute on the ground or in the passing game; with just 251 career carries in college, he still has plenty of tread left on the tires.","scouting_report":"Jacobs has a thick, compact build with a powerful lower half. He looks to deliver punishment on every play, whether he’s taking a handoff, blocking in pass protection, or lead-blocking through the hole. The former Crimson Tide playmaker is capable of running routes from the backfield or in the slot. He has soft, natural hands, and is a creator in space. One play against Auburn best illustrated his utility as a pass catcher: Jacobs ran a vertical route out of the backfield up the seam, looked over his right shoulder for the pass, saw that it was leading him to the left, turned his head while the ball was in the air, and softly reeled it in. He then broke a few tackles and scored."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Josh Jacobs","year":2019,"rank":27,"height":70,"weight":220,"position":"Running Back","college":"Alabama","pros":"He’s a tough, physical, and tone-setting three-down back who can create for himself as both a runner and a pass catcher. He’s a finisher with very light wear and tear.","cons":"Jacobs wasn’t a home run hitter and produced very few long gains on the ground in 2018 (just one run of 20-plus yards). Was used in a committee with Damien Harris.","similar_player":"Ahmad Bradshaw","grade":"junior","yds":640,"tds":11,"ypc":5.33,"twenty_plus":1,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Ferocious running style","description":"Physical and elusive dual-threat back who can contribute on the ground or in the passing game; with just 251 career carries in college, he still has plenty of tread left on the tires.","scouting_report":"In the ground game, Jacobs has good vision, lets his blocks set up, and deftly picks lanes to get into the second level. He explodes through the crease and powers through tackle attempts. He falls forward at the end of his runs, and had a nose for the end zone, scoring 11 times in 2018 (he added three scores through the air)."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Josh Jacobs","year":2019,"rank":27,"height":70,"weight":220,"position":"Running Back","college":"Alabama","pros":"He’s a tough, physical, and tone-setting three-down back who can create for himself as both a runner and a pass catcher. He’s a finisher with very light wear and tear.","cons":"Jacobs wasn’t a home run hitter and produced very few long gains on the ground in 2018 (just one run of 20-plus yards). Was used in a committee with Damien Harris.","similar_player":"Ahmad Bradshaw","grade":"junior","yds":640,"tds":11,"ypc":5.33,"twenty_plus":1,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Ferocious running style","description":"Physical and elusive dual-threat back who can contribute on the ground or in the passing game; with just 251 career carries in college, he still has plenty of tread left on the tires.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Dalton Risner","year":2019,"rank":28,"height":77,"weight":312,"position":"Tackle","college":"Kansas State","pros":"Risner combines incredible consistency with excellent functional strength, a nasty temperament, and the ability to start at multiple spots in year one.","cons":"Lacking foot quickness, he could struggle to handle speed rushers on the edge at the pro level, necessitating a move to the interior.","similar_player":"Joel Bitonio","grade":"senior","gms":12,"strts":12,"sk_all":0,"age":23,"main_selling_point":"Rugged reliability","description":"Barrel-chested blocker who plays with remarkable consistency; offers positional versatility at the next level.","scouting_report":"Risner is a reliable offensive line prospect with a vending-machine-sized torso and strong, active hands. He works with a glass-eater mentality, blocking all the way up to the whistle and burying defenders into the turf. The AP second-team All-American doesn’t have quick feet and he’s not very agile, but he angles well on the edge and it’s tough to get him off-balance. Risner employs a long right stiff-arm on outside pass-rushers, latching on and then leveraging off of that, and he plays with a wide base, which allows him to grow roots against a bull rush. In the run game, the former Wildcat can generate movement off the line with a controlled forward lean and choppy feet, and sustains blocks using his strong grip and excellent core strength. He’s effective as a puller and targets well on the move. Risner could play at multiple spots on the offensive line: He started 13 games at center as a freshman, then played right tackle the next three seasons."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Dalton Risner","year":2019,"rank":28,"height":77,"weight":312,"position":"Tackle","college":"Kansas State","pros":"Risner combines incredible consistency with excellent functional strength, a nasty temperament, and the ability to start at multiple spots in year one.","cons":"Lacking foot quickness, he could struggle to handle speed rushers on the edge at the pro level, necessitating a move to the interior.","similar_player":"Joel Bitonio","grade":"senior","gms":12,"strts":12,"sk_all":0,"age":23,"main_selling_point":"Rugged reliability","description":"Barrel-chested blocker who plays with remarkable consistency; offers positional versatility at the next level.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Chauncey Gardner-Johnson","year":2019,"rank":29,"height":71,"weight":210,"position":"Safety","college":"Florida","pros":"Gardner-Johnson is a modern defensive back who brings utility in coverage at all three levels. He should be an instant-impact playmaker capable of filling multiple roles in an NFL secondary.","cons":"His aggressiveness works against him at times, and he’ll overrun plays and miss tackles.","similar_player":"Budda Baker","grade":"junior","tkls":71,"tfl":4,"sacks":2,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Slot coverage skills","description":"Versatile slot corner and safety hybrid with ball skills, athleticism, and an aggressive and vocal on-field persona.","scouting_report":"Gardner-Johnson is a fast, compactly built, and scheme-versatile defensive back who has experience in the slot, in the box, and in the deep middle. He’s aggressive in all parts of his game; in 2018, he was used primarily as a slot defender, where he showed off the ability to flip his hips, change direction, and mirror routes in man coverage. In zone looks, he deciphers route combinations and reads the quarterback’s eyes to react to throws. Gardner-Johnson didn’t play much single-high last year but was used in that role in 2017, making a move back to the deep center-field spot an option in the pros. He showed ball-hawk skills at Florida, intercepting nine passes—three of which he took back for scores—and knocking down 12 more."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Chauncey Gardner-Johnson","year":2019,"rank":29,"height":71,"weight":210,"position":"Safety","college":"Florida","pros":"Gardner-Johnson is a modern defensive back who brings utility in coverage at all three levels. He should be an instant-impact playmaker capable of filling multiple roles in an NFL secondary.","cons":"His aggressiveness works against him at times, and he’ll overrun plays and miss tackles.","similar_player":"Budda Baker","grade":"junior","tkls":71,"tfl":4,"sacks":2,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Slot coverage skills","description":"Versatile slot corner and safety hybrid with ball skills, athleticism, and an aggressive and vocal on-field persona.","scouting_report":"Gardner-Johnson was used frequently as a blitzer (he notched three sacks last year), and has excellent open-field speed. He took his tackling to a new level last season, and in the run game, he slices through traffic to bring down ballcarriers (and racked up nine tackles for a loss in 2018). He isn’t easily blocked out of run plays in his direction."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Chauncey Gardner-Johnson","year":2019,"rank":29,"height":71,"weight":210,"position":"Safety","college":"Florida","pros":"Gardner-Johnson is a modern defensive back who brings utility in coverage at all three levels. He should be an instant-impact playmaker capable of filling multiple roles in an NFL secondary.","cons":"His aggressiveness works against him at times, and he’ll overrun plays and miss tackles.","similar_player":"Budda Baker","grade":"junior","tkls":71,"tfl":4,"sacks":2,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Slot coverage skills","description":"Versatile slot corner and safety hybrid with ball skills, athleticism, and an aggressive and vocal on-field persona.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"A.J. Brown","year":2019,"rank":30,"height":72,"weight":226,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Ole Miss","pros":"Brown’s got size, athleticism, and swagger as a middle-of-the-field playmaker; he has the pass-catching skill set and physical tools to be an impact contributor early in his career.","cons":"His utility on the outside and ability to take the top off a defense downfield are two big question marks for the next level.","similar_player":"Quincy Enunwa","grade":"junior","yds":1320,"ypr":15.53,"tds":6,"twenty_plus":24,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Toughness over the middle","description":"Aggressive and productive slot receiver with good hands and a knack for picking up yards after the catch.","scouting_report":"Brown’s an athletic, playmaking slot weapon who’s built like a running back but runs sharp, crisp routes like a receiver. He lined up primarily on the inside with the Rebels, taking a bevy of quick slants, hitches, and out and drag routes and turning them into chunk plays with his feet. But the 2018 All-SEC receiver can go deep too, showcasing top-tier ball-tracking talent to secure downfield bombs. Brown wins in contested pass situations and knows how to use his frame to box out defenders, but he did drop a few easy passes in college. He works hard after the original play breaks down to get open for his quarterback. He wasn’t asked to block much in the Rebels’ run game but has the frame and physicality to manhandle smaller defensive backs."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"A.J. Brown","year":2019,"rank":30,"height":72,"weight":226,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Ole Miss","pros":"Brown’s got size, athleticism, and swagger as a middle-of-the-field playmaker; he has the pass-catching skill set and physical tools to be an impact contributor early in his career.","cons":"His utility on the outside and ability to take the top off a defense downfield are two big question marks for the next level.","similar_player":"Quincy Enunwa","grade":"junior","yds":1320,"ypr":15.53,"tds":6,"twenty_plus":24,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Toughness over the middle","description":"Aggressive and productive slot receiver with good hands and a knack for picking up yards after the catch.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Erik McCoy","year":2019,"rank":31,"height":76,"weight":303,"position":"Center","college":"Texas A&M","pros":"McCoy is a rugged, game-ready interior lineman who plays with the right power and flexibility.","cons":"He lacks the length to grapple with longer or taller defensive linemen, and will be limited to playing on the inside only.","similar_player":"Billy Price","grade":"rs junior","gms":12,"strts":12,"sk_all":0,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Power and ballast","description":"Stout center prospect whose combination of athleticism, strength, and reliability gives him potential to start immediately.","scouting_report":"McCoy is a tough, physical interior lineman who has experience at both guard and center. He has a short, stocky body type, with beer kegs for quads and a muscled upper half. In pass protection, the former Aggie lacks length but makes up for it with quick lateral movements; he naturally creates leverage with a wide, balanced base, and once he gets his hands on you, he’s tough to shake—his powerful upper body can twist and contort while creating torque to control opponents. He brings a sumo wrestler-like ability to anchor. In the run game, McCoy has the fluid athleticism and upper body strength to reach and seal playside nose tackles or three-technique defensive linemen. He quickly gets downfield on screens (as supported by his 4.89 40-yard dash at the combine), and does a good job locating, engaging, and sealing off second- and third-level defenders to spring runs."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Erik McCoy","year":2019,"rank":31,"height":76,"weight":303,"position":"Center","college":"Texas A&M","pros":"McCoy is a rugged, game-ready interior lineman who plays with the right power and flexibility.","cons":"He lacks the length to grapple with longer or taller defensive linemen, and will be limited to playing on the inside only.","similar_player":"Billy Price","grade":"rs junior","gms":12,"strts":12,"sk_all":0,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Power and ballast","description":"Stout center prospect whose combination of athleticism, strength, and reliability gives him potential to start immediately.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Noah Fant","year":2019,"rank":32,"height":76,"weight":249,"position":"Tight End","college":"Iowa","pros":"Fant has the skill set and physical talent to become a top-tier mismatch creator in the passing game. He’s the best athlete at the position in this draft.","cons":"He may lack the mass and strength that teams look for in a true dual-threat in-line tight end. Also, the tight end position historically hasn’t been valued as highly as other spots in the top half of the first round.","similar_player":"O.J. Howard, Eric Ebron","grade":"junior","yds":519,"ypr":13.31,"tds":7,"twenty_plus":8,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Mismatch creation","description":"Athletically gifted tight end whose speed poses problems for linebackers and size causes headaches for defensive backs.","scouting_report":"Fant is an elite athlete with explosive burst at the snap, basketball hops, and the speed to run past defenders down the field. The former high school high- and triple-jumper and hoops star can line up all over the formation and is dynamic as a playmaker after the catch, with the smooth athleticism to turn upfield on a dime, break tackles, and weave through traffic. He shows the ability to make tough catches in tight coverage, but will drop an easy one here and there too. He knows how to gain separation at the top of his stem with sharp cuts and subtle push-offs. Fant is still just scratching the surface of his potential as a weapon in the passing game. In the run game, he is effective on crack blocks and down blocks off the edge."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Noah Fant","year":2019,"rank":32,"height":76,"weight":249,"position":"Tight End","college":"Iowa","pros":"Fant has the skill set and physical talent to become a top-tier mismatch creator in the passing game. He’s the best athlete at the position in this draft.","cons":"He may lack the mass and strength that teams look for in a true dual-threat in-line tight end. Also, the tight end position historically hasn’t been valued as highly as other spots in the top half of the first round.","similar_player":"O.J. Howard, Eric Ebron","grade":"junior","yds":519,"ypr":13.31,"tds":7,"twenty_plus":8,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Mismatch creation","description":"Athletically gifted tight end whose speed poses problems for linebackers and size causes headaches for defensive backs.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Greg Little","year":2019,"rank":33,"height":77,"weight":310,"position":"Tackle","college":"Ole Miss","pros":"With prototypical size, top-tier balance, strong hands, and extraordinary length, Little has elite potential as a blind-side protector.","cons":"He’s still raw as a run blocker and may fit best on a heavy pass-first team.","similar_player":"Cam Robinson","grade":"junior","gms":12,"strts":12,"sk_all":1,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Massive size and light feet","description":"Has all the raw attributes to be a left tackle stalwart—plenty of girth, long arms, and easy movement skills as a pass blocker—but needs to clean up his footwork and refine his run-blocking techniques.","scouting_report":"The former five-star recruit measured out at the combine with an 85-inch wingspan—third among offensive linemen—and he knows how to use that length to his advantage in pass protection, employing a strong punch, wax-on/wax-off hand-fighting skills, and strong grip to control opponents. Little operates with a balanced stance, has good knee bend, and quick, ever-moving feet. He isn’t an über-athlete, but Little has plenty of movement skills. He mirrors, is vigilant for stunts and twists, and stymies bull rushes like a champ. When he gets knocked back early in the snap, he’s able to dig in and re-anchor quickly. In the run game, he’s physical and aggressive, and he generates push when he manages to latch on to a defender. However, he frequently lunges off the line with his head down, causing him to slip off blocks or miss with his hands. He’s often a step or two slow as a puller, and can get lost trying to target defenders at the second level."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Greg Little","year":2019,"rank":33,"height":77,"weight":310,"position":"Tackle","college":"Ole Miss","pros":"With prototypical size, top-tier balance, strong hands, and extraordinary length, Little has elite potential as a blind-side protector.","cons":"He’s still raw as a run blocker and may fit best on a heavy pass-first team.","similar_player":"Cam Robinson","grade":"junior","gms":12,"strts":12,"sk_all":1,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Massive size and light feet","description":"Has all the raw attributes to be a left tackle stalwart—plenty of girth, long arms, and easy movement skills as a pass blocker—but needs to clean up his footwork and refine his run-blocking techniques.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"D.K. Metcalf","year":2019,"rank":34,"height":75,"weight":228,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Ole Miss","pros":"Metcalf is a physical unicorn, with the tools to become an elite pass-catching weapon in the NFL, but he has to put it all together to realize his potential.","cons":"He missed all but seven games in 2018 to a neck injury, plus missed games in 2016 with a foot injury. There could be some concern that his muscled-up frame is actually too big, limiting his flexibility.","similar_player":"Josh Gordon","grade":"rs sophomore","yds":569,"ypr":21.88,"tds":5,"twenty_plus":9,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Infinite upside","description":"Has the size, hands, and top-tier athleticism (he is, one could say, in good shape) to become unguardable downfield.","scouting_report":"Metcalf is a rare physical talent, mixing elite size with explosiveness off the line, agility to shake defenders, and home-run-hitting deep speed. He tracks the ball well over his shoulder and can reach out with go-go-Gadget arms to extend and reel in off-target passes. Metcalf boasts body control, understanding of leverage, and physicality to go up and win in contested pass situations, but there are some concentration drops in his tape too. In the run game, Metcalf is an effective wall-off blocker with the frame to dominate smaller defenders."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"D.K. Metcalf","year":2019,"rank":34,"height":75,"weight":228,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Ole Miss","pros":"Metcalf is a physical unicorn, with the tools to become an elite pass-catching weapon in the NFL, but he has to put it all together to realize his potential.","cons":"He missed all but seven games in 2018 to a neck injury, plus missed games in 2016 with a foot injury. There could be some concern that his muscled-up frame is actually too big, limiting his flexibility.","similar_player":"Josh Gordon","grade":"rs sophomore","yds":569,"ypr":21.88,"tds":5,"twenty_plus":9,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Infinite upside","description":"Has the size, hands, and top-tier athleticism (he is, one could say, in good shape) to become unguardable downfield.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"L.J. Collier","year":2019,"rank":35,"height":74,"weight":283,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"TCU","pros":"Collier is tough, physical, versatile, and reliable—and his strength and hand use give him the potential to be a disruptor on both the edge and on the inside at the NFL level.","cons":"He’s not a special athlete, lacks height, and may be viewed a tweener—too slow for the edge and too small the interior.","similar_player":"Lamarr Houston, Pernell McPhee","grade":"rs senior","tkls":42,"tfl":11.5,"sacks":6,"age":23,"main_selling_point":"Power and heavy hands","description":"Tough, sturdy defensive lineman with a tool box of power-rush moves and the size to play all over the line.","scouting_report":"Collier has a compact frame with thick, muscled lower half and very long arms. He’s not twitched up as an edge rusher, but plays with excellent effort, good flexibility, and overwhelming strength, and employs a variety of power-based rush moves from both two- and three-point stances. He’s got a deadly long-arm stab, a devastating hump move, and a very good push-pull-rip to complement his go-to bull-rush. He’s versatile and has potential as an inside rusher in subpackage looks. He’s a scrapper against the run and uses his long arms to stack defenders at the point of attack and keep them at arm’s length while anchoring on the edge. There are times his aggressive play style works against him and he can lose track of the ball in run defense."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"L.J. Collier","year":2019,"rank":35,"height":74,"weight":283,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"TCU","pros":"Collier is tough, physical, versatile, and reliable—and his strength and hand use give him the potential to be a disruptor on both the edge and on the inside at the NFL level.","cons":"He’s not a special athlete, lacks height, and may be viewed a tweener—too slow for the edge and too small the interior.","similar_player":"Lamarr Houston, Pernell McPhee","grade":"rs senior","tkls":42,"tfl":11.5,"sacks":6,"age":23,"main_selling_point":"Power and heavy hands","description":"Tough, sturdy defensive lineman with a tool box of power-rush moves and the size to play all over the line.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Hakeem Butler","year":2019,"rank":36,"height":77,"weight":227,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Iowa State","pros":"Butler’s an outstanding athlete with extraordinary size, a rare catch radius, the deep speed to stretch a defense, and a competitive attitude in all areas.","cons":"He’s still a raw piece of clay who drops too many passes and needs to refine his route-running to better separate underneath.","similar_player":"Plaxico Burress","grade":"rs junior","yds":1318,"ypr":21.97,"tds":9,"twenty_plus":25,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Deep speed for days","description":"Combines the catch radius of a condor with the speed to take the top off a defense; makes hay after the catch.","scouting_report":"A lanky frame, massive hands, and an impossibly long wingspan give Butler an otherworldly catch radius; he can go up high over the defense to bring down a pass, and his highlight reel is peppered with circus catches. Butler isn’t super quick in the short area, but runs sideline routes a little bit like Usain Bolt runs his races—he’s sluggish and leggy out of the blocks but has the build-up speed on the back half of his route to run past just about everyone. That speed makes the former Cyclones star a first-rate big-play threat: He ranked third in the country with an average of 21.97 yards per catch in 2018; his career average of 19.5 yards per catch ranks third all time in the Big 12; and he racked up 25 receptions of 25-plus yards in 2018, second in the nation. He’s not yet a complete receiver, though. Drops are a concern, and he may have trouble getting off press and separating against über-fast, physical NFL corners on short and intermediate routes. He’s got the size and speed to develop into a dominant outside “X” receiver, but early on, he might have some utility out of the slot, where he can run more quick-hitting hitch routes, get free releases off the line, and showcase his exceptional physicality and balance as a runner after the catch."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Hakeem Butler","year":2019,"rank":36,"height":77,"weight":227,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Iowa State","pros":"Butler’s an outstanding athlete with extraordinary size, a rare catch radius, the deep speed to stretch a defense, and a competitive attitude in all areas.","cons":"He’s still a raw piece of clay who drops too many passes and needs to refine his route-running to better separate underneath.","similar_player":"Plaxico Burress","grade":"rs junior","yds":1318,"ypr":21.97,"tds":9,"twenty_plus":25,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Deep speed for days","description":"Combines the catch radius of a condor with the speed to take the top off a defense; makes hay after the catch.","scouting_report":"In the run game, Butler is energetic and enthusiastic as a downfield blocker—on multiple plays from his 2018 tape, he rag-dolled opposing corners, throwing them to the ground when a run was coming his way."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Hakeem Butler","year":2019,"rank":36,"height":77,"weight":227,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Iowa State","pros":"Butler’s an outstanding athlete with extraordinary size, a rare catch radius, the deep speed to stretch a defense, and a competitive attitude in all areas.","cons":"He’s still a raw piece of clay who drops too many passes and needs to refine his route-running to better separate underneath.","similar_player":"Plaxico Burress","grade":"rs junior","yds":1318,"ypr":21.97,"tds":9,"twenty_plus":25,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Deep speed for days","description":"Combines the catch radius of a condor with the speed to take the top off a defense; makes hay after the catch.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Deandre Baker","year":2019,"rank":37,"height":71,"weight":193,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Georgia","pros":"Baker does everything well, displaying coverage chops, ball skills, physicality, and instincts.","cons":"He lacks prototype size for an outside corner and there are concerns that he lacks speed downfield.","similar_player":"Josh Norman","grade":"senior","tkls":40,"tfl":2,"sacks":10,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Shutdown coverage","description":"Physical, sticky coverage defender who rarely gives up a big play.","scouting_report":"Baker’s a feisty cornerback prospect with ball skills and sticky coverage chops. He always seems to be in position to make a play; he has a knack for knocking the ball away at the catch point, and he’s racked up 23 passes defensed and seven interceptions in the last three seasons for Georgia. The first-team AP All-American and Jim Thorpe Award winner as the nation's top defensive back hasn't allowed a touchdown in coverage since the Bulldogs’ 2016 bowl game vs. TCU. He doesn’t give up many catches and surrenders few yards after the catch. He’s comfortable in multiple schemes, whether that’s press-man, off-man, or zone looks. In the run game, Baker isn’t afraid to mix it up as a tackler and even comes down the briar patch in the middle of the field to lay licks on ballcarriers. He’s more physical than his size implies."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Deandre Baker","year":2019,"rank":37,"height":71,"weight":193,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Georgia","pros":"Baker does everything well, displaying coverage chops, ball skills, physicality, and instincts.","cons":"He lacks prototype size for an outside corner and there are concerns that he lacks speed downfield.","similar_player":"Josh Norman","grade":"senior","tkls":40,"tfl":2,"sacks":10,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Shutdown coverage","description":"Physical, sticky coverage defender who rarely gives up a big play.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"N'Keal Harry","year":2019,"rank":38,"height":74,"weight":228,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Arizona State","pros":"A player who posted incredible production, Harry has prototypical size, is highly competitive, and has the tool set to be an early contributor in the red zone.","cons":"Some teams may view him more as a no. 2 possession receiver than a go-to no. 1. He may struggle to separate against bigger, physical pro corners.","similar_player":"Juju Smith-Schuster, Alshon Jeffery","grade":"junior","yds":1088,"ypr":14.9,"tds":9,"twenty_plus":19,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Size and fearlessness","description":"He simply won’t be beat at the catch point, even if he lacks twitchy speed.","scouting_report":"Harry is a highly productive wideout with the frame to box out defenders and take punishment over the middle. The former Sun Devil can line up all over the field, operating out of the slot or on the wing. He plays strong on contested passes, positioning himself for the catch before going up high to pluck the ball out of the air in traffic. He lacks elite quickness, and often takes a few wasted steps before getting off the line, but Harry can separate enough at the top of his routes, winning against close coverage with subtle push-offs and his knack for shielding corners away from the ball with his body. He’s aggressive as a runner after the catch, and Arizona State used him on screen passes frequently. He did mix in some head-scratching drops. In the run game, he’s tenacious and competitive as a downfield blocker."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"N'Keal Harry","year":2019,"rank":38,"height":74,"weight":228,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Arizona State","pros":"A player who posted incredible production, Harry has prototypical size, is highly competitive, and has the tool set to be an early contributor in the red zone.","cons":"Some teams may view him more as a no. 2 possession receiver than a go-to no. 1. He may struggle to separate against bigger, physical pro corners.","similar_player":"Juju Smith-Schuster, Alshon Jeffery","grade":"junior","yds":1088,"ypr":14.9,"tds":9,"twenty_plus":19,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Size and fearlessness","description":"He simply won’t be beat at the catch point, even if he lacks twitchy speed.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Darnell Savage Jr.","year":2019,"rank":39,"height":71,"weight":198,"position":"Safety","college":"Maryland","pros":"Savage combines rare speed with physicality, ball skills, and downhill coverage instincts.","cons":"He lacks size, and his aggression can be used against him on double moves and play-action.","similar_player":"Sean Davis","grade":"senior","tkls":52,"tfl":4,"sacks":2,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Speed and instincts","description":"Explosive, versatile safety/slot corner hybrid with range, physicality, and an elite closing burst.","scouting_report":"Savage is a compact, muscled-up, and supremely athletic defensive back with the versatility and play-recognition skills to play multiple roles in the secondary. The former Terp boasts Earl Thomas-esque field speed when coming downhill and reacts decisively before flying to the ball like a heat-seeking missile. He showed a nose for the ball at Maryland and notched eight interceptions, nine tackles for a loss, and 13 passes defended through the last three seasons. Savage strikes with physicality and force, but at times his aggressiveness can get him out of position. He may lack utility as a single-high safety—he was primarily used in two-high looks and as a slot defender in 2018—but Savage has all the traits to quickly develop into a versatile playmaking defensive back."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Darnell Savage Jr.","year":2019,"rank":39,"height":71,"weight":198,"position":"Safety","college":"Maryland","pros":"Savage combines rare speed with physicality, ball skills, and downhill coverage instincts.","cons":"He lacks size, and his aggression can be used against him on double moves and play-action.","similar_player":"Sean Davis","grade":"senior","tkls":52,"tfl":4,"sacks":2,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Speed and instincts","description":"Explosive, versatile safety/slot corner hybrid with range, physicality, and an elite closing burst.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Chase Winovich","year":2019,"rank":40,"height":75,"weight":256,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Michigan","pros":"Winovich is a disruptive, rugged edge defender with a three-down skill set and a motor that always runs hot.","cons":"He’s aggressive to the point of recklessness, too often playing out over his skis as he shoots forward at the snap; he lacks the prototypical length.","similar_player":"Clay Matthews","grade":"rs senior","tkls":69,"tfl":17,"sacks":5,"age":24,"main_selling_point":"Tenacity and burst","description":"Aggressive, ferocious edge rusher who plays with explosion and a high motor.","scouting_report":"Winovich has a rock-solid frame and a quick first step. He springs out of his stance to attack upfield, using active hands and his revved-up motor to threaten the edge and pursue the quarterback to the whistle. He has good bend to dip and rip around the corner. He plays with a feisty, aggressive persona but can get out of control at times; he occasionally leans too far forward in his rush, allowing savvy tackles to throw him to the ground. Winovich is a very good run defender and a reliable, forceful tackler—but he can lose sight of the ballcarrier as he’s trying to make his way upfield. He’s a good athlete with plenty of agility, as illustrated by the elite 1.55 10-yard split he posted in his combine 40-yard dash and his 6.94-second three-cone time."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Chase Winovich","year":2019,"rank":40,"height":75,"weight":256,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Michigan","pros":"Winovich is a disruptive, rugged edge defender with a three-down skill set and a motor that always runs hot.","cons":"He’s aggressive to the point of recklessness, too often playing out over his skis as he shoots forward at the snap; he lacks the prototypical length.","similar_player":"Clay Matthews","grade":"rs senior","tkls":69,"tfl":17,"sacks":5,"age":24,"main_selling_point":"Tenacity and burst","description":"Aggressive, ferocious edge rusher who plays with explosion and a high motor.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Chris Lindstrom","year":2019,"rank":41,"height":76,"weight":308,"position":"Guard","college":"Boston College","pros":"Lindstrom doesn’t have one defining elite trait, but he’s got a combination of characteristics that offensive line coaches are always looking for: He’s highly athletic, durable, consistent, tough, and versatile.","cons":"He lacks pure power to move people in the run game and may fit best in a wide-zone-running team.","similar_player":"Ali Marpet","grade":"senior","gms":12,"strts":12,"sk_all":0,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Workmanlike reliability","description":"Consistent interior lineman whose combination of athleticism, physicality, and fundamental technique makes him a safe pick.","scouting_report":"Lindstrom is an exceptionally athletic—his SPARQ score was in the 95th percentile of NFL linemen at the combine—highly experienced, and versatile offensive lineman who started at both right tackle and right guard for the Eagles. He showcases excellent balance and top-tier foot quickness. The AP third-team All-American deftly picks up stunts and shows awareness of late blitzers. He uses his hands to grapple while coordinating his hips and feet to seal defenders from the action. He lacks top-shelf power and can get pushed into the pocket at times by stronger defensive linemen. In the run game, Lindstrom moves easily in wide zone looks and he targets well at the second level. He plays with plenty of grit, and while he’s not going to create a ton of push at the point of attack in gap or power schemes, his athleticism and footwork make him a great fit in a zone-blocking scheme."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Chris Lindstrom","year":2019,"rank":41,"height":76,"weight":308,"position":"Guard","college":"Boston College","pros":"Lindstrom doesn’t have one defining elite trait, but he’s got a combination of characteristics that offensive line coaches are always looking for: He’s highly athletic, durable, consistent, tough, and versatile.","cons":"He lacks pure power to move people in the run game and may fit best in a wide-zone-running team.","similar_player":"Ali Marpet","grade":"senior","gms":12,"strts":12,"sk_all":0,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Workmanlike reliability","description":"Consistent interior lineman whose combination of athleticism, physicality, and fundamental technique makes him a safe pick.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Kaleb McGary","year":2019,"rank":42,"height":79,"weight":317,"position":"Tackle","college":"Washington","pros":"McGary is a throwback run blocker who brings intensity and grit on every play; he has the size and temperament to play on the inside as well.","cons":"With average foot quickness and a lack of arm length (just 32 and 7/8 inches), some teams could see him as a guard only.","similar_player":"Ricky Wagner","grade":"rs senior","gms":14,"strts":14,"sk_all":2,"age":24,"main_selling_point":"Toughness and physicality","description":"Reliable right tackle who brings tenacity to the ground game and athleticism to pass protection.","scouting_report":"McGary is a tall, physical right tackle with a well-proportioned, muscular frame. In pass protection, he lacks top-end foot quickness but showed an ability to stick with rushers and run them past the pocket. He displays the strength to stymie bull rush attempts and anchor on the edge. There are times he gets outside too quickly on his pass-set, allowing pressure back inside. He plays with an enforcer’s mentality, and his competitiveness stood out at the Senior Bowl. In the ground game, the former Husky moves well and packs plenty of lower-half explosion out of his stance (as evidenced by his 33.5-inch vertical jump at the combine). He can generate push at the point of attack, and does a great job of running his feet to get defenders on their heels. He’s a bulldozer on down blocks. McGary was lackadaisical at times on the backside of runs, allowing his opponent to tackle the running back on a cutback, and got caught leaning and lunging on a few reps. Overall, though, he is a physical finisher who helped set the tone for the entire Washington line."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Kaleb McGary","year":2019,"rank":42,"height":79,"weight":317,"position":"Tackle","college":"Washington","pros":"McGary is a throwback run blocker who brings intensity and grit on every play; he has the size and temperament to play on the inside as well.","cons":"With average foot quickness and a lack of arm length (just 32 and 7/8 inches), some teams could see him as a guard only.","similar_player":"Ricky Wagner","grade":"rs senior","gms":14,"strts":14,"sk_all":2,"age":24,"main_selling_point":"Toughness and physicality","description":"Reliable right tackle who brings tenacity to the ground game and athleticism to pass protection.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Rock Ya-Sin","year":2019,"rank":43,"height":72,"weight":192,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Temple","pros":"Ya-Sin has the physical and mental makeup to develop into a top-tier cover cornerback.","cons":"He’s raw, with just one year of FBS starting experience, and lacks elite deep speed to carry receivers downfield.","similar_player":"Joe Haden","grade":"senior","tkls":47,"tfl":2,"sacks":12,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Quickness and competitiveness","description":"Ultraconfident corner who showed out at the Senior Bowl; has the size and versatility to play multiple schemes or techniques in the NFL.","scouting_report":"Ya-Sin’s a tough, playmaking cornerback with length and swagger. His footwork is still raw in press-man coverage—he cedes ground and flips his hips before he needs to—but he’s aggressive and sticky in coverage downfield nonetheless. Ya-Sin’s comfortable bailing at the snap, where he can play in half-turn technique and keep his eyes on the quarterback and receivers’ routes. He’s extremely quick to gear down and change direction defending comeback routes (contradicting his poor three-cone test at the combine) and has a nose for the ball, with two interceptions and 12 passes defensed in 2018. He’s inconsistent in turning to find the ball in the air—at times, he’ll run the receiver’s route and look back right as the pass is thrown; at others, he’ll be late to turn or just face-guard his opponent. Ya-Sin is physical against the run and does a good job of forcing ballcarriers back inside but gets caught throwing his shoulder and not wrapping up."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Rock Ya-Sin","year":2019,"rank":43,"height":72,"weight":192,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Temple","pros":"Ya-Sin has the physical and mental makeup to develop into a top-tier cover cornerback.","cons":"He’s raw, with just one year of FBS starting experience, and lacks elite deep speed to carry receivers downfield.","similar_player":"Joe Haden","grade":"senior","tkls":47,"tfl":2,"sacks":12,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Quickness and competitiveness","description":"Ultraconfident corner who showed out at the Senior Bowl; has the size and versatility to play multiple schemes or techniques in the NFL.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jachai Polite","year":2019,"rank":44,"height":75,"weight":258,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Florida","pros":"Polite has top-tier pass-rushing chops, combining quickness off the line with a few reliable pass-rush moves.","cons":"Teams could hesitate because he’s a one-year wonder who grabbed just four sacks in the previous two seasons combined, and he lacks ballast in the run game. He isn’t the prototypical height or length for the position, and tested very poorly at the combine.","similar_player":"Melvin Ingram","grade":"junior","tkls":45,"tfl":17.5,"sacks":11,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Explosiveness and flexibility","description":"Boasts a sudden first step and a budding repertoire of pass-rushing moves.","scouting_report":"Polite looks like he’s been shot out of a cannon at the snap, flying upfield with an explosive first-step burst. The second-team AP All-American pairs that top-tier get-off with a burgeoning spin move and excellent flexibility to turn the corner and close on the quarterback. He mixes in a sneaky spin move as a counter and always plays with a ferocious demeanor on the field, constantly fighting with his hands to rip the ball away from the quarterback or ballcarrier. He led the nation with six forced fumbles in 2018, and his nine sacks against FBS Power Five schools ranked fifth. Polite is a high-effort run defender, but doesn’t have much sand in his pants at the point of attack, making him vulnerable to getting bullied off the line by bigger tackles."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jachai Polite","year":2019,"rank":44,"height":75,"weight":258,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Florida","pros":"Polite has top-tier pass-rushing chops, combining quickness off the line with a few reliable pass-rush moves.","cons":"Teams could hesitate because he’s a one-year wonder who grabbed just four sacks in the previous two seasons combined, and he lacks ballast in the run game. He isn’t the prototypical height or length for the position, and tested very poorly at the combine.","similar_player":"Melvin Ingram","grade":"junior","tkls":45,"tfl":17.5,"sacks":11,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Explosiveness and flexibility","description":"Boasts a sudden first step and a budding repertoire of pass-rushing moves.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Tytus Howard","year":2019,"rank":45,"height":77,"weight":322,"position":"Tackle","college":"Alabama State","pros":"Howard has the size, length, and feet to develop into a quality tackle.","cons":"He not only has to continue to learn the nuances of the position, but must now deal with NFL speed after playing at a lower level of competition at Alabama State.","similar_player":"Bobby Massie","grade":"rs senior","gms":10,"strts":10,"sk_all":1,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Moldable traits","description":"Developmental tackle with prototypical size, good feet, and smooth athleticism.","scouting_report":"Howard is a former high school quarterback and walk-on to Alabama State who started out at tight end before transitioning to offensive line. He has a massive frame with a powerful base, long arms, and meat hooks for hands, and boasts basketball athleticism. He logged starts for the Hornets at both right and left tackle, using good bend and light feet to mirror pass rushers on the edge. He’s still raw at the position and is inconsistent when it comes to landing his punch, but when he can get his hands on an opponent, he plays with leverage and torque to control the rush. He’s got the size, power, and footwork to generate movement in the run game. Howard is still growing into the position, but has all the traits that offensive line coaches are looking for."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Tytus Howard","year":2019,"rank":45,"height":77,"weight":322,"position":"Tackle","college":"Alabama State","pros":"Howard has the size, length, and feet to develop into a quality tackle.","cons":"He not only has to continue to learn the nuances of the position, but must now deal with NFL speed after playing at a lower level of competition at Alabama State.","similar_player":"Bobby Massie","grade":"rs senior","gms":10,"strts":10,"sk_all":1,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Moldable traits","description":"Developmental tackle with prototypical size, good feet, and smooth athleticism.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Deebo Samuel","year":2019,"rank":46,"height":71,"weight":214,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"South Carolina","pros":"Samuel’s a versatile pass catcher who brings day-one value in the red zone, over the middle of the field, and in the return game.","cons":"Multiple hamstring issues cost him games in his sophomore and redshirt freshman seasons. He may struggle on the outside at the NFL level, which could limit his utility early on.","similar_player":"Thick Randall Cobb","grade":"rs senior","yds":882,"ypr":14.23,"tds":11,"twenty_plus":11,"age":23,"main_selling_point":"Swiss Army–knife versatility","description":"Tough, physical playmaker who’s dangerous over the middle of the field and in the red zone","scouting_report":"Samuel is a stocky, muscled-up pass catcher with strong hands, a tenacious play style, and excellent run-after-the-catch ability. The former Gamecock is a strong route runner; he uses sudden footwork at the line of scrimmage to get off press and frequently breaks defenders’ ankles on two-way-go routes out of the slot, using subtle head fakes and jab steps at the top of his stem to create separation. He is fearless running routes over the middle, ensuring the ball makes it in his hands, knowing he’s going to get hit. He’s physical with the ball in the air, works back to underthrown passes, and is capable of plucking the ball away from his body. Samuel is dangerous in the open field on sweeps and screens and is a dynamic return man. His intensity goes up in the red zone and he is unguardable in one-on-one situations in space. He racked up 22 combined receiving and rushing touchdowns in the past three seasons at South Carolina, plus another four scores on kick returns. However, Samuel too often lacks effort away from the ball and his run-blocking needs work. His catch radius is below average, and while he regularly lined up on the outside for South Carolina, he may be most effective out of the slot in the pros."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Deebo Samuel","year":2019,"rank":46,"height":71,"weight":214,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"South Carolina","pros":"Samuel’s a versatile pass catcher who brings day-one value in the red zone, over the middle of the field, and in the return game.","cons":"Multiple hamstring issues cost him games in his sophomore and redshirt freshman seasons. He may struggle on the outside at the NFL level, which could limit his utility early on.","similar_player":"Thick Randall Cobb","grade":"rs senior","yds":882,"ypr":14.23,"tds":11,"twenty_plus":11,"age":23,"main_selling_point":"Swiss Army–knife versatility","description":"Tough, physical playmaker who’s dangerous over the middle of the field and in the red zone","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jaylon Ferguson","year":2019,"rank":47,"height":77,"weight":271,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Louisiana Tech","pros":"He’s big, athletic, and showed a flair for finishing. His record-setting college production is tough to ignore.","cons":"He’s not twitched up athletically and doesn’t consistently show the ability to bend around the corner. Ferguson tested very poorly in agility drills at his pro day by registering a 5.12-second short shuttle and an 8.08-second three-cone—both of which would’ve been dead last at the edge position at the combine. He was convicted of simple battery in college.","similar_player":"Bigger Derek Barnett","grade":"rs senior","tkls":64,"tfl":26,"sacks":17.5,"age":23,"main_selling_point":"Nonstop motor","description":"Power rusher with a massive frame, heavy hands, and an unquenchable thirst for getting after the quarterback.","scouting_report":"Ferguson is an ultraproductive pass rusher who set an NCAA record with 45.0 career sacks, including 17.5 in 2018. He lacks an explosive first step and is stiff at the top of his rush, but his feet never stop churning and he has a reliable repertoire of moves. He employs a good push-pull-rip move, a powerful hump move, and uses his long arms and strong hands to chip away at a tackle’s edge throughout the game—wearing away at his opponent while flattening the arc and creating a straight line to the quarterback. He brings potential for scheme versatility after rushing out of both two- and three-point stances at Louisiana Tech. Against the run, his effort comes and goes, but he has the frame and strength to set the edge and projects as a three-down strong-side end or outside linebacker."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jaylon Ferguson","year":2019,"rank":47,"height":77,"weight":271,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Louisiana Tech","pros":"He’s big, athletic, and showed a flair for finishing. His record-setting college production is tough to ignore.","cons":"He’s not twitched up athletically and doesn’t consistently show the ability to bend around the corner. Ferguson tested very poorly in agility drills at his pro day by registering a 5.12-second short shuttle and an 8.08-second three-cone—both of which would’ve been dead last at the edge position at the combine. He was convicted of simple battery in college.","similar_player":"Bigger Derek Barnett","grade":"rs senior","tkls":64,"tfl":26,"sacks":17.5,"age":23,"main_selling_point":"Nonstop motor","description":"Power rusher with a massive frame, heavy hands, and an unquenchable thirst for getting after the quarterback.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Max Scharping","year":2019,"rank":48,"height":78,"weight":327,"position":"Tackle","college":"Northern Illinois","pros":"Scharping is a steadfast and reliable pass protector who brings plenty of grit in the ground game and the ability to play multiple positions on the line.","cons":"He played at a lower level of competition, needs refinement in his technique, and could improve as a run blocker.","similar_player":"Braden Smith","grade":"rs senior","gms":14,"strts":14,"sk_all":1,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Dependability and pass protection","description":"Athletic, durable offensive tackle with good feet, versatility, and length.","scouting_report":"Scharping is an athletic tackle with good height and a well-proportioned frame, wearing his 327 pounds like a man 30 pounds lighter. He has experience at right tackle and right guard, and started at left tackle the past two seasons. Scharping glides in pass protection and covers ground while working as a blocker in space. He keeps his punch inside and has strong hands. He leans back at times at the start of his set and will mistime his punch, but when he latches on to his opponent, he can generate torque in his upper body to control his opponent. In the run game, Scharping gives good effort and does well to effectively wall off defenders, but is not a road grader at the point of attack."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Max Scharping","year":2019,"rank":48,"height":78,"weight":327,"position":"Tackle","college":"Northern Illinois","pros":"Scharping is a steadfast and reliable pass protector who brings plenty of grit in the ground game and the ability to play multiple positions on the line.","cons":"He played at a lower level of competition, needs refinement in his technique, and could improve as a run blocker.","similar_player":"Braden Smith","grade":"rs senior","gms":14,"strts":14,"sk_all":1,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Dependability and pass protection","description":"Athletic, durable offensive tackle with good feet, versatility, and length.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Juan Thornhill","year":2019,"rank":49,"height":72,"weight":205,"position":"Safety","college":"Virginia","pros":"Thornhill is a rare athlete with elite ball skills and the ability to line up all over the secondary.","cons":"He has a thin, lanky frame that may struggle to hold up at the next level; he tends to dive at ankles instead of delivering a sound tackle.","similar_player":"Byron Jones","grade":"senior","tkls":98,"tfl":6,"sacks":7,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Athleticism and ball skills","description":"Extraordinarily explosive and versatile safety with range, instincts, and production.","scouting_report":"Thornhill is a wiry, long safety prospect with top-tier athleticism and the skill set to line up all over the formation. The former cornerback has good range and a nose for the ball, with 13 career interceptions―including six in 2018―and 26 career passes defensed. He was deployed over the slot, in the box, and as a single-high safety, where he showed off traits that could help him earn centerfield duty at the next level. He displayed instincts, the ability to recognize routes, and fluidity and awareness to flip his hips and find the ball against post and seam routes downfield. Against the run, he flies downhill, eagerly filling the alley to bring down the ball carrier, but lacks mass and doesn’t deliver much pop as a tackler. Some teams could try him out at corner."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Juan Thornhill","year":2019,"rank":49,"height":72,"weight":205,"position":"Safety","college":"Virginia","pros":"Thornhill is a rare athlete with elite ball skills and the ability to line up all over the secondary.","cons":"He has a thin, lanky frame that may struggle to hold up at the next level; he tends to dive at ankles instead of delivering a sound tackle.","similar_player":"Byron Jones","grade":"senior","tkls":98,"tfl":6,"sacks":7,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Athleticism and ball skills","description":"Extraordinarily explosive and versatile safety with range, instincts, and production.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Parris Campbell","year":2019,"rank":50,"height":72,"weight":205,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Campbell has rare speed, big-play potential, and is just scratching the surface of how he can be deployed in an offense.","cons":"He’s still raw in his routes, and most of his catches came at or near the line of scrimmage. He’s more of an athlete than a receiver at this point.","similar_player":"Curtis Samuel, Percy Harvin","grade":"senior","yds":1063,"ypr":11.81,"tds":12,"twenty_plus":7,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Hot, nasty, badass speed","description":"Explosive pass-catcher with rare juice and dynamic yards-after-the-catch talent.","scouting_report":"Campbell is an elusive playmaker who did most of his damage on sweeps, screens, slants, and drag routes. He is explosive with the ball in his hands, able to hit a home run from anywhere on the field thanks to turbo-charged acceleration, fluid agility, and track speed. The former Buckeye notched three plays of 60-plus yards in 2018, tied for fourth in the country. He’s deadly on crossing routes versus man coverage and consistently runs away from defenders while taking second- and third-level defenders’ pursuit angles out behind the woodshed. He has the speed to stress a defense horizontally both before and after the snap, but is still raw as route-runner downfield and ran a very limited route tree. He’s experienced on kick returns. He can get lazy on routes away from the action and didn’t offer much as a run blocker. Overall, Campbell has the speed, hands, and open-field moves to be a big-play gadget weapon and kick-return specialist early in his career. He could blossom into a star if he can prove he’s a vertical threat."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Parris Campbell","year":2019,"rank":50,"height":72,"weight":205,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Campbell has rare speed, big-play potential, and is just scratching the surface of how he can be deployed in an offense.","cons":"He’s still raw in his routes, and most of his catches came at or near the line of scrimmage. He’s more of an athlete than a receiver at this point.","similar_player":"Curtis Samuel, Percy Harvin","grade":"senior","yds":1063,"ypr":11.81,"tds":12,"twenty_plus":7,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Hot, nasty, badass speed","description":"Explosive pass-catcher with rare juice and dynamic yards-after-the-catch talent.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Anthony Nelson","year":2019,"rank":51,"height":79,"weight":271,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Iowa","pros":"Nelson has rare length to go with versatility, consistency, athleticism, and production.","cons":"He lacks top-tier speed, explosion, and bend; will need to prove he can shoot gaps as an interior pass rusher.","similar_player":"Margus Hunt lite","grade":"rs junior","tkls":45,"tfl":13.5,"sacks":9.5,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Length and upside","description":"Long, highly athletic, and productive strongside end with potential as an inside rusher.","scouting_report":"Nelson is an athletic strongside end with rare length and loads of untapped upside. The former Hawkeyes defender isn’t super twitched up but has very good functional strength and lateral agility. He uses a deadly long-arm stab move early in his rush to get offensive linemen on their heels, and flashes an effective push-pull-rip move as a counter. He can bend at the last second to finish his rush, and posted strong numbers in 2018, racking up 9.5 sacks. Per Pro Football Focus, he notched 53 pressures on the year—tied for tops among Big Ten edge rushers—and his 23.5 percent pass-rush win rate was also first in the conference. Against the run, Nelson stacks blockers while keeping eyes in the backfield, then shakes his opponent to tackle the ballcarrier."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Anthony Nelson","year":2019,"rank":51,"height":79,"weight":271,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Iowa","pros":"Nelson has rare length to go with versatility, consistency, athleticism, and production.","cons":"He lacks top-tier speed, explosion, and bend; will need to prove he can shoot gaps as an interior pass rusher.","similar_player":"Margus Hunt lite","grade":"rs junior","tkls":45,"tfl":13.5,"sacks":9.5,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Length and upside","description":"Long, highly athletic, and productive strongside end with potential as an inside rusher.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Miles Boykin","year":2019,"rank":52,"height":76,"weight":220,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Notre Dame","pros":"Boykin is an elite athlete with big frame who’s just scratching the surface of his potential.","cons":"He didn’t post gaudy numbers and needs to be more consistently aggressive at the catch point.","similar_player":"Terrelle Pryor","grade":"senior","yds":872,"ypr":14.78,"tds":8,"twenty_plus":17,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"X-receiver skill set","description":"Smooth athlete with the speed to take the top off a defense and the jump-ball skills to win at the catch point.","scouting_report":"Boykin is a supreme athlete with the combination of size, physicality, and athleticism to develop into a prototypical X receiver. The former Notre Dame standout is sudden off the line and has no trouble beating press coverage to get downfield. He has long-striding speed downfield, shows awareness of the sideline on catches, and is adept at using his size and positioning to draw pass interference penalties. He’s a strong route runner who doesn’t betray his intentions before making his cut and has very good hands, regularly plucking the ball away from his frame. He can contort in the air to bring down an off-target pass. In the run game, he’s an aggressive blocker who sticks with his assignment all the way through the whistle."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Miles Boykin","year":2019,"rank":52,"height":76,"weight":220,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Notre Dame","pros":"Boykin is an elite athlete with big frame who’s just scratching the surface of his potential.","cons":"He didn’t post gaudy numbers and needs to be more consistently aggressive at the catch point.","similar_player":"Terrelle Pryor","grade":"senior","yds":872,"ypr":14.78,"tds":8,"twenty_plus":17,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"X-receiver skill set","description":"Smooth athlete with the speed to take the top off a defense and the jump-ball skills to win at the catch point.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Nasir Adderley","year":2019,"rank":53,"height":72,"weight":206,"position":"Safety","college":"Delaware","pros":"Adderley has the physical tools to develop into a coveted single-high safety at the next level.","cons":"His instincts and play-recognition were hit or miss, and he faced a lower level of competition relative to his peers at Delaware.","similar_player":"Vonn Bell","grade":"senior","tkls":87,"tfl":4,"sacks":7,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Center-fielder-like range","description":"Cornerback convert with the speed, agility, and ball skills that teams look for in a free safety, but his instincts over the deep middle remain a question mark.","scouting_report":"Adderley’s an explosive, field-fast free safety with top-tier range and ballhawking talent. The converted former cornerback plays the position with a receiver’s mentality, going up high to pluck the ball away from opponents. That may be best illustrated by one play from the 2017 season, when Adderley did an Odell Beckham Jr. impression, reaching up and grabbing a pass one-handed before landing on his back. He played primarily at the single-high spot while intermittently dropping down into the box or over the slot. Adderley has good size, excellent athleticism, and brings the potential to play the centerfield role in the pros—but he is still developing his play-recognition skills. His tape is peppered with instinctual plays, but there’s a few too many snaps where he’s slow to react or tricked by misdirection. In the run game, he’s aggressive and physical, flying downhill to deliver hits. He does take poor angles at times and occasionally comes in too hot and overruns the ballcarrier."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Nasir Adderley","year":2019,"rank":53,"height":72,"weight":206,"position":"Safety","college":"Delaware","pros":"Adderley has the physical tools to develop into a coveted single-high safety at the next level.","cons":"His instincts and play-recognition were hit or miss, and he faced a lower level of competition relative to his peers at Delaware.","similar_player":"Vonn Bell","grade":"senior","tkls":87,"tfl":4,"sacks":7,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Center-fielder-like range","description":"Cornerback convert with the speed, agility, and ball skills that teams look for in a free safety, but his instincts over the deep middle remain a question mark.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Julian Love","year":2019,"rank":54,"height":71,"weight":195,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Notre Dame","pros":"Love has excellent instincts in coverage and elite ball skills.","cons":"The former Golden Domer lacks size and may not have top-tier deep speed to carry receivers all the way downfield.","similar_player":"Casey Hayward","grade":"junior","tkls":63,"tfl":1,"sacks":16,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Natural ball skills","description":"Ball-hawking cover corner with the versatility to play outside or in the slot; returned two interceptions for touchdowns in 2017.","scouting_report":"Love is a patient, instinctive cover corner who’s comfortable playing both press and off-coverage, man and zone. The first-team AP All-American has great ball skills—processing route combinations, reading the quarterback’s eyes, and reacting quickly to the pass. Love knows how to reach around pass catchers to knock down a throw without drawing a penalty, and racked up an absolutely bonkers 36 passes defensed in the past two seasons to go with four interceptions. Love is silky smooth in his change of direction and can easily accelerate into a trailing position downfield. In the run game, he’s physical and displays effort, but too often overruns plays or gets sealed out of the action."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Julian Love","year":2019,"rank":54,"height":71,"weight":195,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Notre Dame","pros":"Love has excellent instincts in coverage and elite ball skills.","cons":"The former Golden Domer lacks size and may not have top-tier deep speed to carry receivers all the way downfield.","similar_player":"Casey Hayward","grade":"junior","tkls":63,"tfl":1,"sacks":16,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Natural ball skills","description":"Ball-hawking cover corner with the versatility to play outside or in the slot; returned two interceptions for touchdowns in 2017.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Chuma Edoga","year":2019,"rank":55,"height":75,"weight":308,"position":"Tackle","college":"USC","pros":"Edoga has a sought-after combination of nimble footwork in pass-protection and nasty temperament in the run game.","cons":"He lacks height for the tackle position. Questions about his maturity arose after he was ejected during a game in 2016 for making contact with an official.","similar_player":"Isaiah Wynn","grade":"senior","gms":10,"strts":10,"sk_all":0,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Fluid footwork","description":"Easy-moving mauler in the run game who has the quick feet and athleticism to develop into an elite pass protector.","scouting_report":"Edoga is a smooth, athletic tackle prospect with nimble feet, long arms, and a mean streak. The former five-star recruit was a stalwart on the right side of USC’s line in 2018 and then stood out playing both left and right tackle at Senior Bowl, winning honors for top overall practice player at the event. Edoga displayed smooth footwork and excellent mirroring skills in college to carry speed rushers around the arc. He is sloppy with his punch—winding up and throwing haymakers instead of jabs to the inside of his opponents’ pads—but packs tons of upper-body power to control opponents when he’s able to latch on. He makes up for lack of prototypical height with very long arms and gave up just four pressures on the year, per Pro Football Focus, finishing the year tied for first among draft-eligible tackles in PFF’s pass-blocking efficiency. The former Trojan can get a little too upright in pass protection—even leaning backward times—which opens him up to the bull rush, but despite a few technical issues, he managed to get the job done on a consistent basis."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Chuma Edoga","year":2019,"rank":55,"height":75,"weight":308,"position":"Tackle","college":"USC","pros":"Edoga has a sought-after combination of nimble footwork in pass-protection and nasty temperament in the run game.","cons":"He lacks height for the tackle position. Questions about his maturity arose after he was ejected during a game in 2016 for making contact with an official.","similar_player":"Isaiah Wynn","grade":"senior","gms":10,"strts":10,"sk_all":0,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Fluid footwork","description":"Easy-moving mauler in the run game who has the quick feet and athleticism to develop into an elite pass protector.","scouting_report":"In the run game, Edoga knows how to fire out into the defensive line with physicality and force. He’s lightning quick out of both two- and three-point stances and is fluid as a mover in zone runs, able to reach and seal on the backside or target second-level defenders downfield. He is always looking for work and plays with an edge, chirping at opponents after the play is over."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Chuma Edoga","year":2019,"rank":55,"height":75,"weight":308,"position":"Tackle","college":"USC","pros":"Edoga has a sought-after combination of nimble footwork in pass-protection and nasty temperament in the run game.","cons":"He lacks height for the tackle position. Questions about his maturity arose after he was ejected during a game in 2016 for making contact with an official.","similar_player":"Isaiah Wynn","grade":"senior","gms":10,"strts":10,"sk_all":0,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Fluid footwork","description":"Easy-moving mauler in the run game who has the quick feet and athleticism to develop into an elite pass protector.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Dexter Lawrence","year":2019,"rank":56,"height":76,"weight":342,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Clemson","pros":"Lawrence’s floor is as a dominant run defender, but he brings the athletic potential to take a big jump as a penetrating pass rusher, too—giving him the ceiling of a three-down interior dominator in any scheme.","cons":"He posted disappointing pass-rush numbers, and some teams may view him as a run-plugger only. Lawrence missed Clemson’s two playoff games after testing positive for ostarine, a performance-enhancing drug.","similar_player":"Linval Joseph, light-footed D.J. Reader","grade":"junior","tkls":37,"tfl":7.5,"sacks":1.5,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Size and more size","description":"Mountainous run-stopper with loads of pass-rushing upside; possesses an extremely rare blend of bulk and quickness.","scouting_report":"Lawrence is a massive interior defensive lineman with a rare combination of girth, length, athleticism, and power. The former five-star recruit carries his weight well, coming off the snap with plenty of juice to put opposing offensive linemen on skates and shrink the pocket. Lawrence has active hands and a good swim move. He generates torque with long arms and a barrel chest, and always keeps his feet churning. He didn’t post eye-popping numbers in 2018 (1.5 sacks, 7.5 tackles for a loss, 37 tackles) but he consistently affected the quarterback, especially when lined up at nose tackle. In the ground game, Lawrence consistently pushes single-blockers into the backfield while holding his ground against double teams. He’s got plenty of ballast to man two gaps and is disruptive as a penetrating one-gap run defender."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Dexter Lawrence","year":2019,"rank":56,"height":76,"weight":342,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Clemson","pros":"Lawrence’s floor is as a dominant run defender, but he brings the athletic potential to take a big jump as a penetrating pass rusher, too—giving him the ceiling of a three-down interior dominator in any scheme.","cons":"He posted disappointing pass-rush numbers, and some teams may view him as a run-plugger only. Lawrence missed Clemson’s two playoff games after testing positive for ostarine, a performance-enhancing drug.","similar_player":"Linval Joseph, light-footed D.J. Reader","grade":"junior","tkls":37,"tfl":7.5,"sacks":1.5,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Size and more size","description":"Mountainous run-stopper with loads of pass-rushing upside; possesses an extremely rare blend of bulk and quickness.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Emanuel Hall","year":2019,"rank":57,"height":74,"weight":201,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Missouri","pros":"Hall has the take-the-top-off-a-defense speed that teams will have to account for on every snap.","cons":"He struggled with drops at times and is still raw as a route runner.","similar_player":"Robby Anderson, Martavis Bryant","grade":"senior","yds":828,"ypr":22.38,"tds":6,"twenty_plus":16,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Field-stretching speed","description":"Springy, electric pass catcher with explosiveness off the line and elite downfield speed.","scouting_report":"Hall boasts elite downfield speed; the former Tiger is an electric deep threat who averaged 23.6 yards per catch over the past two seasons. He has excellent foot quickness and uses jukes, head fakes, and his hands to discard press coverage and push downfield. Against off-coverage, he eats up a cornerback’s cushion in a hurry and often runs right past his defender. Hall is agile after the catch, able to make defenders miss and pick up extra yards. He could stand to be more aggressive at the catch point, too often waiting for the ball instead of attacking it. He’s not much help as a blocker and may need to take his play demeanor up a notch or three in the NFL. He’s best paired with a signal-caller who’s not afraid to unleash passes deep and who throws with anticipation."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Emanuel Hall","year":2019,"rank":57,"height":74,"weight":201,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Missouri","pros":"Hall has the take-the-top-off-a-defense speed that teams will have to account for on every snap.","cons":"He struggled with drops at times and is still raw as a route runner.","similar_player":"Robby Anderson, Martavis Bryant","grade":"senior","yds":828,"ypr":22.38,"tds":6,"twenty_plus":16,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Field-stretching speed","description":"Springy, electric pass catcher with explosiveness off the line and elite downfield speed.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Taylor Rapp","year":2019,"rank":58,"height":72,"weight":208,"position":"Safety","college":"Washington","pros":"Rapp is a disciplined, reliable, and versatile defender who affects both the run and passing games. He should be a starter early in his career.","cons":"He does his best work in the box and may have limited value as a consistent center-field safety at the next level.","similar_player":"Bradley McDougald","grade":"junior","tkls":59,"tfl":2,"sacks":5,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Teaching-tape-caliber tackling","description":"Dependable, hard-hitting defender who has excellent play-recognition skills and the versatility to line up at multiple spots in the secondary.","scouting_report":"Rapp has a stout, muscled frame, outstanding agility, and top-tier football instincts. He played from the center-field spot, in two-deep looks, over the slot, and in the box for the Huskies, laying the thump on ballcarriers and pass catchers alike. In coverage, he reads offensive linemen, route combinations, and the quarterback’s eyes to quickly decipher the play’s direction and wastes no time in breaking on the ball. The AP second-team All-American takes good angles to the ball and is an excellent tackler. He lacks top-echelon speed, which might limit his use as a pure single-high safety at the next level, but he’s more than athletic enough to carry running backs or tight ends up the seam. He’s a good blitzer, with five sacks in 2018, and he picked off seven passes in his three-year college career. In the run game, Rapp weaves through traffic and avoids blocks to make a stop. He seeks out contact and plays with a contagious physicality."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Taylor Rapp","year":2019,"rank":58,"height":72,"weight":208,"position":"Safety","college":"Washington","pros":"Rapp is a disciplined, reliable, and versatile defender who affects both the run and passing games. He should be a starter early in his career.","cons":"He does his best work in the box and may have limited value as a consistent center-field safety at the next level.","similar_player":"Bradley McDougald","grade":"junior","tkls":59,"tfl":2,"sacks":5,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Teaching-tape-caliber tackling","description":"Dependable, hard-hitting defender who has excellent play-recognition skills and the versatility to line up at multiple spots in the secondary.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Johnathan Abram","year":2019,"rank":59,"height":71,"weight":205,"position":"Safety","college":"Mississippi State","pros":"Abram plays with his intensity turned all the way up to 11 and sets the tone for his teammates. He’s a versatile defender capable of playing in the box, over the slot, or as a de facto linebacker.","cons":"He’s a bit stiff in coverage and is unlikely to be deployed as a single-high defender at the next level and he’s overaggressive coming downhill at times, which causes him to overrun the play. His physical style of play could lead to injuries.","similar_player":"Jamal Adams, pint-sized Kam Chancellor","grade":"senior","tkls":99,"tfl":2,"sacks":5,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Tone-setting intensity","description":"Intimidating hitter and rugged competitor who thrives playing downhill.","scouting_report":"Abram is an old-school, hard-hitting safety with a rocked-up frame, explosive athleticism, and an alpha-dog mentality. He lined up all over the field for the Bulldogs, but he was best when deployed in the box or playing downhill from two-high looks; from there, he showed a Happy Gilmore-type persona on the field, treating opponent block attempts as a personal attack while ragdolling any player who attempts to lay a hand on him. He’s a strong blitzer who barrels through running backs to get to the quarterback. In coverage, he has good range and is a hitter, but he can get caught peeking into the backfield and letting pass catchers get behind him. Overall, he should be capable of playing in two-deep looks in the NFL, but he brings the potential to be a big-impact player when lined up closer to the line of scrimmage."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Johnathan Abram","year":2019,"rank":59,"height":71,"weight":205,"position":"Safety","college":"Mississippi State","pros":"Abram plays with his intensity turned all the way up to 11 and sets the tone for his teammates. He’s a versatile defender capable of playing in the box, over the slot, or as a de facto linebacker.","cons":"He’s a bit stiff in coverage and is unlikely to be deployed as a single-high defender at the next level and he’s overaggressive coming downhill at times, which causes him to overrun the play. His physical style of play could lead to injuries.","similar_player":"Jamal Adams, pint-sized Kam Chancellor","grade":"senior","tkls":99,"tfl":2,"sacks":5,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Tone-setting intensity","description":"Intimidating hitter and rugged competitor who thrives playing downhill.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Will Grier","year":2019,"rank":60,"height":74,"weight":217,"position":"Quarterback","college":"West Virginia","pros":"Grier is an aggressive and accurate deep-ball passer with the upside to develop into a starter in a vertical-oriented offense.","cons":"He struggles under pressure or when moved off his spot. Is slightly undersized, and some teams may see backup potential only.","similar_player":"Ryan Fitzpatrick","grade":"rs senior","yds":3864,"ypa":9.7,"tds":37,"ints":8,"rtg":175.5,"age":24,"main_selling_point":"Sexy deep ball","description":"Aggressive passer with pinpoint accuracy and downy-soft touch on vertical downfield throws.","scouting_report":"Grier is a smooth, confident passer who loves to attack defenses deep. He has a good arm (his ball velocity clocked in at 59 mph at the combine, tied for best in the class) and exhibits top-tier accuracy and touch in the vertical passing game. He racked up the most pass attempts and completions of 20-plus yards in college football the last two seasons combined, per Pro Football Focus. The former Mountaineers signal-caller is very accurate in the intermediate passing attack, too, and is most dangerous when he drops back and throws on time. But when he’s forced to move off his spot or improvise, his footwork, accuracy, decision-making, and pass velocity all erode; he often tries to do too much, throws off-balance, or forces it into coverage in those situations. Grier plays mostly out of shotgun looks in West Virginia's Air Raid–style offense."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Will Grier","year":2019,"rank":60,"height":74,"weight":217,"position":"Quarterback","college":"West Virginia","pros":"Grier is an aggressive and accurate deep-ball passer with the upside to develop into a starter in a vertical-oriented offense.","cons":"He struggles under pressure or when moved off his spot. Is slightly undersized, and some teams may see backup potential only.","similar_player":"Ryan Fitzpatrick","grade":"rs senior","yds":3864,"ypa":9.7,"tds":37,"ints":8,"rtg":175.5,"age":24,"main_selling_point":"Sexy deep ball","description":"Aggressive passer with pinpoint accuracy and downy-soft touch on vertical downfield throws.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"David Long","year":2019,"rank":61,"height":71,"weight":196,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Michigan","pros":"Long sticks to receivers like glue while playing an aggressive and physical brand of coverage.","cons":"He lacks length, with just 30.75-inch arms, and has a slight frame; he rarely played off coverage and may need time to adjust to other scheme techniques.","similar_player":"Desmond King","grade":"junior","tkls":17,"tfl":1,"sacks":8,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Sticky coverage skills","description":"Ornery press corner with lightning feet who’s tough to shake downfield.","scouting_report":"Long is a fiery and physical press cornerback. He jabs and spars with receivers at the snap before transitioning smoothly, strafing laterally or flipping his hips to match steps with his opponent. He shows easy confidence in coverage, maintains subtle contact with the receiver throughout the route, and was rarely targeted in 2018. Long displays the ability to mirror and trail receivers from the slot, and while he may lack elite long-speed deep, he’s almost never beaten by quickness. He could have a future in the slot but may need to be more subtle with his hand-fighting at the next level to avoid penalties."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"David Long","year":2019,"rank":61,"height":71,"weight":196,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Michigan","pros":"Long sticks to receivers like glue while playing an aggressive and physical brand of coverage.","cons":"He lacks length, with just 30.75-inch arms, and has a slight frame; he rarely played off coverage and may need time to adjust to other scheme techniques.","similar_player":"Desmond King","grade":"junior","tkls":17,"tfl":1,"sacks":8,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Sticky coverage skills","description":"Ornery press corner with lightning feet who’s tough to shake downfield.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"JJ Arcega- Whiteside","year":2019,"rank":62,"height":74,"weight":225,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Stanford","pros":"Arcega-Whiteside was a premier touchdown maker at Stanford and has the potential to become a dominant red zone weapon at the next level.","cons":"He may struggle to overpower NFL defensive backs in the same way he did college defensive backs, and he could struggle to separate in the short and intermediate zones. He lacks top-end speed downfield.","similar_player":"Dwayne Bowe, miniature Jimmy Graham","grade":"senior","yds":1059,"ypr":16.81,"tds":14,"twenty_plus":19,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Red-zone dominance","description":"Former hooper whose feel for leverage and body control helps him box out defenders in the end zone; has to show he can create separation elsewhere.","scouting_report":"Arcega-Whiteside is a big, thickly built pass catcher who plays above the rim in the red zone. His ability to box out defenders, hold them on his hip, and go up high to come down with the ball is his defining skill—and gives him the potential to be a dangerous end zone weapon if paired with a quarterback who throws with anticipation. Arcega-Whiteside makes his living on slants, out routes, go routes, and red zone jump balls. He has very good awareness on the sideline, can get off press coverage and get downfield quickly on nine routes, and tracks the ball beautifully. He struggles to separate underneath, though, and was targeted on a limited variety of routes, so his utility outside the red zone is a question mark. In the run game, Arcega-Whiteside works hard to wall defenders away from the action and he’ll sprint downfield to help spring runners on the outside."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"JJ Arcega- Whiteside","year":2019,"rank":62,"height":74,"weight":225,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Stanford","pros":"Arcega-Whiteside was a premier touchdown maker at Stanford and has the potential to become a dominant red zone weapon at the next level.","cons":"He may struggle to overpower NFL defensive backs in the same way he did college defensive backs, and he could struggle to separate in the short and intermediate zones. He lacks top-end speed downfield.","similar_player":"Dwayne Bowe, miniature Jimmy Graham","grade":"senior","yds":1059,"ypr":16.81,"tds":14,"twenty_plus":19,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Red-zone dominance","description":"Former hooper whose feel for leverage and body control helps him box out defenders in the end zone; has to show he can create separation elsewhere.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Justin Layne","year":2019,"rank":63,"height":74,"weight":192,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Michigan State","pros":"Layne boasts an intriguing combination of length, instincts, top-tier agility, and ball skills; he’s still raw, but has untapped potential as a playmaker on the outside.","cons":"He may lack deep speed to carry receivers deep, and his spindly frame could lead to durability concerns in the NFL.","similar_player":"Kevin King","grade":"junior","tkls":72,"tfl":1,"sacks":15,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Instincts and ball skills","description":"Slim, playmaking corner with long arms, short-area quicks, and a knack for knocking passes away.","scouting_report":"Lane is a wiry, thin-framed corner who plays with the aggressive demeanor of a player twice his size. He lined up in multiple coverage looks for Michigan State: In press, he’s a fluid mover who can flip his hips and run with a pass catcher, and he showed a good feel for when to turn and find the ball when in trail technique. In off-looks, the former receiver (he made the switch to defense as a freshman) shows high-level understanding of route concepts and combinations, which helps him anticipate throws. His long arms and instincts make him a terror at the catch point, and he racked up 23 passes defended in the past two years. He will false step at times, though, and may need to clean up his footwork at the next level. Against the run, he lacks oomph as a hitter and can get sealed away from a play."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Justin Layne","year":2019,"rank":63,"height":74,"weight":192,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Michigan State","pros":"Layne boasts an intriguing combination of length, instincts, top-tier agility, and ball skills; he’s still raw, but has untapped potential as a playmaker on the outside.","cons":"He may lack deep speed to carry receivers deep, and his spindly frame could lead to durability concerns in the NFL.","similar_player":"Kevin King","grade":"junior","tkls":72,"tfl":1,"sacks":15,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Instincts and ball skills","description":"Slim, playmaking corner with long arms, short-area quicks, and a knack for knocking passes away.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Andy Isabella","year":2019,"rank":64,"height":69,"weight":188,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"UMass","pros":"Isabella pairs elite deep speed and human-joystick-like agility in the short and intermediate zones; he was wildly productive in college.","cons":"His small frame could cause durability concerns and some teams may see him as a slot receiver only.","similar_player":"Tyler Lockett","grade":"senior","yds":1698,"ypr":16.65,"tds":13,"twenty_plus":25,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Electric speed","description":"Undersized but ultraproductive pass catcher with lightning feet and take-a-top-off-the-defense speed.","scouting_report":"Isabella has a compact, muscled frame and boasts track speed. He’s quick off the line, and while some teams may see him as a slot receiver only, he played all over the field for UMass and was a dangerous downfield threat who tied for the national lead with 11 receptions of 40-plus yards. Isabella has impressive acceleration off the line, can change direction on a dime, and is elusive after the catch, creating yards for himself on screens. He shows excellent awareness on catches near the sideline to keep his feet inbounds, and because corners respect his deep speed, he’s good on comeback routes and hitches. He had some trouble with drops, will need to avoid body-catching at the next level, and has a small catch radius."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Andy Isabella","year":2019,"rank":64,"height":69,"weight":188,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"UMass","pros":"Isabella pairs elite deep speed and human-joystick-like agility in the short and intermediate zones; he was wildly productive in college.","cons":"His small frame could cause durability concerns and some teams may see him as a slot receiver only.","similar_player":"Tyler Lockett","grade":"senior","yds":1698,"ypr":16.65,"tds":13,"twenty_plus":25,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Electric speed","description":"Undersized but ultraproductive pass catcher with lightning feet and take-a-top-off-the-defense speed.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Chase Young","year":2020,"rank":1,"height":77,"weight":264,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Young boasts size, explosiveness, elite numbers, and a well-developed arsenal of pass rush techniques.","cons":"Teams may balk at the fact he didn’t record a sack in his last three games at Ohio State. Hey, we had to put something here.","similar_player":"Jadeveon Clowney","grade":"junior","tkls":46,"tfl":21,"sacks":16.5,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Game-wrecking pass-rush talent","description":"Dominant edge rusher with a rare combination of explosiveness, power, technique, and versatility","scouting_report":"Young is an explosive pass rusher with a thick, muscular lower half and long, powerful arms. He boasts the type of mass, length, and athleticism to make impact plays all across the line―or even as a stand-up defender capable of dropping back into coverage. Young is at his best going forward, though, where he can use his elite get-off and extraordinary explosiveness as the foundations of his rush: He uncoils upfield with drag-racer acceleration to quickly get a step on opposing linemen and put them on their heels. From there, Young alternates between bending around the corner, using a countermove back inside, or going straight through his opponent with bulldozer-like power. The Heisman finalist has a well-rounded repertoire of pass-rush moves, using the side scissors, double scissors, and inside side scissors rush techniques to swipe away opponents’ hands and keep them lunging. He’s rarely stalemated at any point in his rush."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Chase Young","year":2020,"rank":1,"height":77,"weight":264,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Young boasts size, explosiveness, elite numbers, and a well-developed arsenal of pass rush techniques.","cons":"Teams may balk at the fact he didn’t record a sack in his last three games at Ohio State. Hey, we had to put something here.","similar_player":"Jadeveon Clowney","grade":"junior","tkls":46,"tfl":21,"sacks":16.5,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Game-wrecking pass-rush talent","description":"Dominant edge rusher with a rare combination of explosiveness, power, technique, and versatility","scouting_report":"Over the past two seasons, Young has posted absolutely bonkers statistical numbers, racking up a combined 27 sacks, 35.5 tackles for a loss, eight pass deflections, and eight forced fumbles in 25 games. His 16.5 sacks in 2019 set the new single-season Buckeyes record."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Chase Young","year":2020,"rank":1,"height":77,"weight":264,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Young boasts size, explosiveness, elite numbers, and a well-developed arsenal of pass rush techniques.","cons":"Teams may balk at the fact he didn’t record a sack in his last three games at Ohio State. Hey, we had to put something here.","similar_player":"Jadeveon Clowney","grade":"junior","tkls":46,"tfl":21,"sacks":16.5,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Game-wrecking pass-rush talent","description":"Dominant edge rusher with a rare combination of explosiveness, power, technique, and versatility","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Joe Burrow","year":2020,"rank":2,"height":75,"weight":221,"position":"Quarterback","college":"LSU","pros":"Burrow is the complete package at quarterback, boasting elite accuracy, playmaking talent, and leadership skills. He’s a near-lock to go no. 1.","cons":"He won’t fall, but there could be concern around his massive jump in production in 2019, which came in LSU’s new shotgun-spread, RPO-heavy offense. His slender frame and aggressive running style could make him an injury risk at the next level.","similar_player":"Slim Andrew Luck","grade":"rs senior","yds":5671,"ypa":10.8,"tds":60,"ints":6,"rtg":202,"age":23,"main_selling_point":"Pinpoint accuracy, unshakable poise","description":"Hyperefficient signal-caller with top-tier accuracy, ice in his veins even under pressure, and some out-of-structure playmaking moxie―but just one season of elite production","scouting_report":"Burrow’s meteoric rise from middling QB afterthought to bona fide star in the Tigers’ new-look spread offense has been the defining story of the college football season. With an aggressive, attacking style and top-tier accuracy, Burrow repeatedly carved up the best defenses in college football, winning the Heisman Trophy and leading LSU to a national championship while putting together perhaps the best single-season passing performance in college football history, connecting on 76.3 percent of his passes for 5,671 yards, 60 touchdowns, and just six picks."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Joe Burrow","year":2020,"rank":2,"height":75,"weight":221,"position":"Quarterback","college":"LSU","pros":"Burrow is the complete package at quarterback, boasting elite accuracy, playmaking talent, and leadership skills. He’s a near-lock to go no. 1.","cons":"He won’t fall, but there could be concern around his massive jump in production in 2019, which came in LSU’s new shotgun-spread, RPO-heavy offense. His slender frame and aggressive running style could make him an injury risk at the next level.","similar_player":"Slim Andrew Luck","grade":"rs senior","yds":5671,"ypa":10.8,"tds":60,"ints":6,"rtg":202,"age":23,"main_selling_point":"Pinpoint accuracy, unshakable poise","description":"Hyperefficient signal-caller with top-tier accuracy, ice in his veins even under pressure, and some out-of-structure playmaking moxie―but just one season of elite production","scouting_report":"Burrow has a slender frame and lacks elite arm strength, but he separates himself with incredible accuracy, unshakeable composure under pressure, and the athleticism to extend plays or pick up yards with his feet. The former Ohio State transfer has the natural ability to navigate the pocket and escape pressure; he keeps both hands on the ball to avoid fumbles and can strafe, spin, duck, dive, and dodge his way out of trouble while keeping his eyes downfield. He keeps his balance when throwing on the run, and has shown the ability to twist his torso to generate torque on cross-body throws. The LSU star brings a scintillating combination of aggressiveness, strong decision-making, and pinpoint ball placement; per Pro Football Focus, Burrow tallied 32 big-time throws (a college football best) but just nine turnover-worthy plays during the regular season, grading out tops among all quarterbacks both under pressure and on tight-window passes. The fearless demeanor he showed in the biggest moments in 2019 invites Tom Brady comparisons."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Joe Burrow","year":2020,"rank":2,"height":75,"weight":221,"position":"Quarterback","college":"LSU","pros":"Burrow is the complete package at quarterback, boasting elite accuracy, playmaking talent, and leadership skills. He’s a near-lock to go no. 1.","cons":"He won’t fall, but there could be concern around his massive jump in production in 2019, which came in LSU’s new shotgun-spread, RPO-heavy offense. His slender frame and aggressive running style could make him an injury risk at the next level.","similar_player":"Slim Andrew Luck","grade":"rs senior","yds":5671,"ypa":10.8,"tds":60,"ints":6,"rtg":202,"age":23,"main_selling_point":"Pinpoint accuracy, unshakable poise","description":"Hyperefficient signal-caller with top-tier accuracy, ice in his veins even under pressure, and some out-of-structure playmaking moxie―but just one season of elite production","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Tua Tagovailoa","year":2020,"rank":3,"height":72,"weight":217,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Alabama","pros":"Tagovailoa is a decisive, accurate, and dynamic playmaker with all the intangibles of a franchise player. He also made one of the greatest throws in college football history.","cons":"Tua’s hip injury could take him completely off some team’s boards. There could also be some concerns that his numbers were inflated by Alabama’s elite surrounding talent.","similar_player":"Southpaw Drew Brees","grade":"junior","yds":2840,"ypa":11.3,"tds":33,"ints":3,"rtg":206.9,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Processing speed, accuracy","description":"Dynamic, playmaking lefty with a quick-fire release and consistently perfect ball placement. Durability is the biggest question mark.","scouting_report":"Tagovailoa will be one of the draft’s biggest X factors. When healthy, the Crimson Tide signal-caller boasts the processing speed, pocket presence, accuracy, and overall playmaking set to be a star at the next level. But the devastating hip injury he suffered in November could be a deal breaker for some teams. His medical checks leading up to April’s draft will determine just how high he’ll go."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Tua Tagovailoa","year":2020,"rank":3,"height":72,"weight":217,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Alabama","pros":"Tagovailoa is a decisive, accurate, and dynamic playmaker with all the intangibles of a franchise player. He also made one of the greatest throws in college football history.","cons":"Tua’s hip injury could take him completely off some team’s boards. There could also be some concerns that his numbers were inflated by Alabama’s elite surrounding talent.","similar_player":"Southpaw Drew Brees","grade":"junior","yds":2840,"ypa":11.3,"tds":33,"ints":3,"rtg":206.9,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Processing speed, accuracy","description":"Dynamic, playmaking lefty with a quick-fire release and consistently perfect ball placement. Durability is the biggest question mark.","scouting_report":"Based purely on talent, though, Tua is the total package. The 6-foot-1, 232-pound dynamo leaves Alabama with the most statistically impressive passing career in college football history, finishing with the highest passer-efficiency rating (199.4) and yards-per-attempt average (10.9) ever to go with 87 touchdowns and just 11 picks. His 12.7 percent touchdown percentage ranks first in Division I history… by more than 2 percentage points. He’s a quick decision-maker, reading coverages almost instantly while decisively attacking downfield. He pairs those critical mental attributes with a tight, compact throwing motion that helps him put the right amount of touch on his passes at all three levels. Tagovailoa has an expert feel for the pocket, stepping up or away from pressure while keeping a balanced base and his eyes downfield. The junior quarterback doesn’t have a rocket arm, but the ball jumps off his hands; he can hit deep outs with plenty of velocity and he throws a pretty deep ball. In the short and intermediate areas, he leads his receivers away from big hits or hits them perfectly in stride so they turn upfield and pick up extra yards. Tagovailoa can pick up yards with his legs too; he rushed for 340 yards and nine touchdowns in his career. As far as intangibles go, Tua showcased incredible poise, toughness, and leadership in his three seasons at Alabama."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Tua Tagovailoa","year":2020,"rank":3,"height":72,"weight":217,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Alabama","pros":"Tagovailoa is a decisive, accurate, and dynamic playmaker with all the intangibles of a franchise player. He also made one of the greatest throws in college football history.","cons":"Tua’s hip injury could take him completely off some team’s boards. There could also be some concerns that his numbers were inflated by Alabama’s elite surrounding talent.","similar_player":"Southpaw Drew Brees","grade":"junior","yds":2840,"ypa":11.3,"tds":33,"ints":3,"rtg":206.9,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Processing speed, accuracy","description":"Dynamic, playmaking lefty with a quick-fire release and consistently perfect ball placement. Durability is the biggest question mark.","scouting_report":"Tagovailoa gets in trouble when he tries to do too much, and that’s led to some turnovers. He’s gotten tunnel vision while moving through his progressions on a few occasions and has tried to force a few ill-advised passes off his back foot and into double coverage. Tagovailoa is a bit undersized by traditional standards, and the durability question is a big one: In addition to the hip injury, Tua has suffered high ankle sprains in each of the past two seasons (his left in 2018, his right this season), both necessitating a TightRope procedure to correct the issue."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Tua Tagovailoa","year":2020,"rank":3,"height":72,"weight":217,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Alabama","pros":"Tagovailoa is a decisive, accurate, and dynamic playmaker with all the intangibles of a franchise player. He also made one of the greatest throws in college football history.","cons":"Tua’s hip injury could take him completely off some team’s boards. There could also be some concerns that his numbers were inflated by Alabama’s elite surrounding talent.","similar_player":"Southpaw Drew Brees","grade":"junior","yds":2840,"ypa":11.3,"tds":33,"ints":3,"rtg":206.9,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Processing speed, accuracy","description":"Dynamic, playmaking lefty with a quick-fire release and consistently perfect ball placement. Durability is the biggest question mark.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Isaiah Simmons","year":2020,"rank":4,"height":76,"weight":238,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Clemson","pros":"Simmons is an instinctive and uber-athletic plug-and-play starter who can come up into the box, play the slot, or patrol deep; the sky's the limit for how a creative coordinator could deploy him.","cons":"Some teams may see him as a tweener without a position.","similar_player":"Mega Derwin James","grade":"rs junior","tkls":102,"tfl":16,"sacks":8,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Infinite versatility","description":"The archetype of a modern positionless defender; a monumentally versatile athlete with size, length, physicality, and coverage chops to play anywhere in the back seven","scouting_report":"Simmons is listed as a linebacker here, but really he’s just a damn good football player, regularly shifting between linebacker, safety, edge rusher, nickelback, and cornerback alignments. At 6-foot-3 and 228 pounds with incredibly long arms, Simmons is a uniquely built and extraordinary athlete―he’s a former state champion long jumper with explosive hops, turbo acceleration, and high-end speed―allowing him to range sideline to sideline, blitz, or cover in the back end with equal aplomb. The Tigers star is a ferocious tackler who enthusiastically fills gaps seeking contact. He’s instinctive; he trusts his eyes and always seems to know where the ball is going. He can flip his hips and run with receivers, and knows how to turn back and look for the ball in coverage. He’s one of the few defenders who made the 2019 LSU offense sweat."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Isaiah Simmons","year":2020,"rank":4,"height":76,"weight":238,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Clemson","pros":"Simmons is an instinctive and uber-athletic plug-and-play starter who can come up into the box, play the slot, or patrol deep; the sky's the limit for how a creative coordinator could deploy him.","cons":"Some teams may see him as a tweener without a position.","similar_player":"Mega Derwin James","grade":"rs junior","tkls":102,"tfl":16,"sacks":8,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Infinite versatility","description":"The archetype of a modern positionless defender; a monumentally versatile athlete with size, length, physicality, and coverage chops to play anywhere in the back seven","scouting_report":"The junior playmaker filled up just about every category on the stat sheet this year, racking up 104 tackles―16.5 going for a loss―with 8.0 sacks, three picks, eight pass deflections, and one forced fumble. He has All-Pro potential early in his career."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Isaiah Simmons","year":2020,"rank":4,"height":76,"weight":238,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Clemson","pros":"Simmons is an instinctive and uber-athletic plug-and-play starter who can come up into the box, play the slot, or patrol deep; the sky's the limit for how a creative coordinator could deploy him.","cons":"Some teams may see him as a tweener without a position.","similar_player":"Mega Derwin James","grade":"rs junior","tkls":102,"tfl":16,"sacks":8,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Infinite versatility","description":"The archetype of a modern positionless defender; a monumentally versatile athlete with size, length, physicality, and coverage chops to play anywhere in the back seven","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jeff Okudah","year":2020,"rank":5,"height":73,"weight":205,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Okudah is a top-flight man-cover corner with the awareness and athleticism to play in multiple schemes and techniques. He has the talent to become one of the league’s next great shutdown corners.","cons":"He started only one full season and is still inconsistent at the catch point.","similar_player":"Marshon Lattimore","grade":"junior","tkls":35,"tfl":3,"sacks":9,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Total-package skill set","description":"Shutdown cornerback with prototypical size, electric feet, top-tier speed, and innate instincts; should be a day-one starter","scouting_report":"Okudah is an extraordinarily explosive athlete with quick feet, terrific speed, and jump-out-of-the-gym hops. The former five-star recruit and first-team All-American has excellent size and plays aggressively in press coverage, showing exceptional makeup speed to recover if he takes false steps or misses on his jam. He’s sticky in man-to-man looks. He’s patient, balanced, and methodical in bail or half-turn coverage, getting low into his stance to dissect the scheme and then flipping his hips to run with opposing receivers with ease. And he’s shown the ability to reel in interceptions while lying flat on his back. He’s a big-time playmaker ... even if he doesn’t always get the call when he forces a critical fumble."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jeff Okudah","year":2020,"rank":5,"height":73,"weight":205,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Okudah is a top-flight man-cover corner with the awareness and athleticism to play in multiple schemes and techniques. He has the talent to become one of the league’s next great shutdown corners.","cons":"He started only one full season and is still inconsistent at the catch point.","similar_player":"Marshon Lattimore","grade":"junior","tkls":35,"tfl":3,"sacks":9,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Total-package skill set","description":"Shutdown cornerback with prototypical size, electric feet, top-tier speed, and innate instincts; should be a day-one starter","scouting_report":"Okudah notched three picks and broke up another nine passes this season, quieting concerns about a lack of ball-hawking skills. (He had zero interceptions playing a rotational role in his first two seasons.) Still, he needs to continue to improve at getting his head around to find the ball at the catch point. He may need to play stronger in the pros, because while he delivers some pop in run support, his tenacity in that area fluctuates."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jeff Okudah","year":2020,"rank":5,"height":73,"weight":205,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Okudah is a top-flight man-cover corner with the awareness and athleticism to play in multiple schemes and techniques. He has the talent to become one of the league’s next great shutdown corners.","cons":"He started only one full season and is still inconsistent at the catch point.","similar_player":"Marshon Lattimore","grade":"junior","tkls":35,"tfl":3,"sacks":9,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Total-package skill set","description":"Shutdown cornerback with prototypical size, electric feet, top-tier speed, and innate instincts; should be a day-one starter","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"CeeDee Lamb","year":2020,"rank":6,"height":74,"weight":198,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Oklahoma","pros":"Lamb has length, quickness, strong hands, and incredible run-after-the-catch talent; he’s a field-tilting presence who’s a threat to score on every play.","cons":"He doesn’t always show a sense of urgency when the ball goes away from him, he has a slender frame, and he may lack the extra gear necessary to run away from NFL defenders.","similar_player":"Slim DeAndre Hopkins","grade":"junior","yds":1327,"ypr":21.4,"tds":14,"twenty_plus":27,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Big-play prowess, elusiveness","description":"Silky-smooth route-runner who’s savvy at the catch point and rugged and slippery after the catch, the definition of a playmaker","scouting_report":"Lamb is a dynamic and versatile pass-catcher with sinewy strength that belies his slender frame. The Biletnikoff finalist uses his quickness and turbo acceleration to get off the line of scrimmage and glide into his route stem before cutting sharply to create separation. On deeper routes, he lacks elite speed but is still dangerous thanks to his mastery at both tracking the ball in flight and dominating at the catch point. Using subtle tugs and push-offs to establish position get defenders off-balance, Lamb uses his length, strong hands, and unflinching focus to turn 50-50 balls into much higher-probability propositions."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"CeeDee Lamb","year":2020,"rank":6,"height":74,"weight":198,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Oklahoma","pros":"Lamb has length, quickness, strong hands, and incredible run-after-the-catch talent; he’s a field-tilting presence who’s a threat to score on every play.","cons":"He doesn’t always show a sense of urgency when the ball goes away from him, he has a slender frame, and he may lack the extra gear necessary to run away from NFL defenders.","similar_player":"Slim DeAndre Hopkins","grade":"junior","yds":1327,"ypr":21.4,"tds":14,"twenty_plus":27,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Big-play prowess, elusiveness","description":"Silky-smooth route-runner who’s savvy at the catch point and rugged and slippery after the catch, the definition of a playmaker","scouting_report":"The first-team AP All-American caught 62 passes for 1,327 yards and 14 touchdowns (fifth most nationwide) in 2019 and totaled 173 receptions for 3,292 yards and 33 total touchdowns in three seasons in Norman. He averaged an absurd 19.0 yards per catch in his college career, including a 21.4-yard average in 2019—good for third among FBS players. Lamb is a big play waiting to happen, capable of taking the top off a defense or taking a quick slant or screen and turning it into a jail-break score. He’s extremely dangerous after the catch, using deft footwork to slalom through the defense; just ask Texas about that. There are moments in which he almost looks like a taller, lankier version of Alvin Kamara in the way he deflects contact, slips through tackle attempts, and explodes into the open field."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"CeeDee Lamb","year":2020,"rank":6,"height":74,"weight":198,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Oklahoma","pros":"Lamb has length, quickness, strong hands, and incredible run-after-the-catch talent; he’s a field-tilting presence who’s a threat to score on every play.","cons":"He doesn’t always show a sense of urgency when the ball goes away from him, he has a slender frame, and he may lack the extra gear necessary to run away from NFL defenders.","similar_player":"Slim DeAndre Hopkins","grade":"junior","yds":1327,"ypr":21.4,"tds":14,"twenty_plus":27,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Big-play prowess, elusiveness","description":"Silky-smooth route-runner who’s savvy at the catch point and rugged and slippery after the catch, the definition of a playmaker","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jerry Jeudy","year":2020,"rank":7,"height":73,"weight":193,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Alabama","pros":"Jeudy is an electric, quick-twitch athlete who can separate as a route runner and make defenders miss after the catch.","cons":"He had some drops in 2019. He also has a thin, wiry frame and could struggle against physical corners on the outside after playing primarily in the slot at Alabama.","similar_player":"Calvin Ridley, Robert Woods","grade":"junior","yds":1163,"ypr":15.1,"tds":10,"twenty_plus":21,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Human-joystick jukes, rare quickness","description":"Precision route-runner with extraordinary foot speed to pick up yards after the catch","scouting_report":"Jeudy is a big-play creator with a long, slim frame and exceptional suddenness in all his movements. The Crimson Tide star is a crisp route runner who uses RC-car acceleration off the line to eat up cushion or force defenders to open their hips, creating early separation. The 6-foot-1, 195-pound playmaker is tough to corral after the catch, capable of changing direction on a dime and exploding past would-be tacklers with signature dead-leg-style cuts and rocker-step moves that leave defenders grasping at clouds of dust."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jerry Jeudy","year":2020,"rank":7,"height":73,"weight":193,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Alabama","pros":"Jeudy is an electric, quick-twitch athlete who can separate as a route runner and make defenders miss after the catch.","cons":"He had some drops in 2019. He also has a thin, wiry frame and could struggle against physical corners on the outside after playing primarily in the slot at Alabama.","similar_player":"Calvin Ridley, Robert Woods","grade":"junior","yds":1163,"ypr":15.1,"tds":10,"twenty_plus":21,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Human-joystick jukes, rare quickness","description":"Precision route-runner with extraordinary foot speed to pick up yards after the catch","scouting_report":"Jeudy had a few too many drops at Alabama, but also showed the ability to make the tough grabs, going up high to pluck the ball from the air or bending to effortlessly scoop a low pass. The 20-year-old phenom (he’ll turn 21 in late April) followed up his Biletnikoff award-winning 68-catch, 1,315-yard, 14-touchdown performance in 2018 with 77 catches for 1,163 yards and 10 scores last season. He can line up all over the formation and is a threat both deep down the field and underneath."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jerry Jeudy","year":2020,"rank":7,"height":73,"weight":193,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Alabama","pros":"Jeudy is an electric, quick-twitch athlete who can separate as a route runner and make defenders miss after the catch.","cons":"He had some drops in 2019. He also has a thin, wiry frame and could struggle against physical corners on the outside after playing primarily in the slot at Alabama.","similar_player":"Calvin Ridley, Robert Woods","grade":"junior","yds":1163,"ypr":15.1,"tds":10,"twenty_plus":21,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Human-joystick jukes, rare quickness","description":"Precision route-runner with extraordinary foot speed to pick up yards after the catch","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Tristan Wirfs","year":2020,"rank":8,"height":77,"weight":320,"position":"Tackle","college":"Iowa","pros":"Wirfs is big, physical, and extremely athletic; he plays with light feet and strong hands in pass protection and incredible power in the run game.","cons":"He can get out over his skis at times and fall off of blocks. And while he’s generally projected as a left tackle after playing on the right side at Iowa, some teams may view him as a future guard.","similar_player":"Trent Williams","grade":"junior","gms":13,"strts":13,"sk_all":2,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Outstanding power and athleticism","description":"Agile blocker with massive size, smooth athleticism, and immense strength; mirrors in pass protection and moves people in the ground game","scouting_report":"Wirfs is a mountain of a man: He has tree trunks for legs, a beer keg for a torso, and pythons for arms. The Hawkeyes right tackle―a state champion high school wrestler and discus thrower (of course!) who set an Iowa record by power-cleaning 450 pounds―created plenty of movement in the team’s pro-style run game and showed surprising movement skills as a pass protector, too. He glides into his pass set with light feet and a balanced base. Wirfs has incredible upper-body strength to latch on to and control opponents; he also possesses good recovery skills, as he’s able to quickly gather his feet and re-anchor even when he’s knocked back at the snap. He allowed just 40 quarterback pressures on 1,138 career pass-block snaps, per Pro Football Focus."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Tristan Wirfs","year":2020,"rank":8,"height":77,"weight":320,"position":"Tackle","college":"Iowa","pros":"Wirfs is big, physical, and extremely athletic; he plays with light feet and strong hands in pass protection and incredible power in the run game.","cons":"He can get out over his skis at times and fall off of blocks. And while he’s generally projected as a left tackle after playing on the right side at Iowa, some teams may view him as a future guard.","similar_player":"Trent Williams","grade":"junior","gms":13,"strts":13,"sk_all":2,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Outstanding power and athleticism","description":"Agile blocker with massive size, smooth athleticism, and immense strength; mirrors in pass protection and moves people in the ground game","scouting_report":"There are times when Wirfs can miss with his punch in the run game or get caught lunging forward in pass protection, though. In those cases, he’ll drop his head and shoulders and allow defenders to swim past him. He’s also inconsistent targeting blocks at the second level, but has the athletic traits to improve in that area."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Tristan Wirfs","year":2020,"rank":8,"height":77,"weight":320,"position":"Tackle","college":"Iowa","pros":"Wirfs is big, physical, and extremely athletic; he plays with light feet and strong hands in pass protection and incredible power in the run game.","cons":"He can get out over his skis at times and fall off of blocks. And while he’s generally projected as a left tackle after playing on the right side at Iowa, some teams may view him as a future guard.","similar_player":"Trent Williams","grade":"junior","gms":13,"strts":13,"sk_all":2,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Outstanding power and athleticism","description":"Agile blocker with massive size, smooth athleticism, and immense strength; mirrors in pass protection and moves people in the ground game","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Andrew Thomas","year":2020,"rank":9,"height":77,"weight":315,"position":"Tackle","college":"Georgia","pros":"Thomas has a rare blend of size, athleticism, consistency, and versatility; he is a plug-and-play starter on either side of the line.","cons":"He lacks balance at times and can fall off blocks when he relies too much on his upper body strength.","similar_player":"Russell Okung","grade":"junior","gms":13,"strts":13,"sk_all":1,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Length and power","description":"Combines incredible size, strength, and flexibility as a blindside protector with road-grading power to open up lanes in the run game","scouting_report":"Thomas boasts a massive, well-proportioned frame with very long arms. The Georgia team captain and Outland Trophy semifinalist plays with a balanced base, consistently keeping his knees bent and feet moving in pass protection, and has a smooth kickstep to gain depth at the snap. Thanks to his length and quickness, it takes edge rushers forever to run around him. Thomas brings versatility and experience on both sides of the line; he started 15 games at right tackle as a true freshman, then made the move to the left side, where he started 26 games in the past two seasons combined. He’s been incredibly consistent at both spots, allowing just 37 pressures in three years per PFF, with just nine pressures surrendered in 2019. He mirrors well, times his punch, and plays with heavy hands―but he can improve at sustaining his blocks."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Andrew Thomas","year":2020,"rank":9,"height":77,"weight":315,"position":"Tackle","college":"Georgia","pros":"Thomas has a rare blend of size, athleticism, consistency, and versatility; he is a plug-and-play starter on either side of the line.","cons":"He lacks balance at times and can fall off blocks when he relies too much on his upper body strength.","similar_player":"Russell Okung","grade":"junior","gms":13,"strts":13,"sk_all":1,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Length and power","description":"Combines incredible size, strength, and flexibility as a blindside protector with road-grading power to open up lanes in the run game","scouting_report":"In the ground game, Thomas is a bulldozer. He creates movement at the point of attack, his quick footwork helps him reach and seal defenders on outside runs, and he engulfs defenders on second-level blocks. Thomas is prone to lunging as a run blocker, though, at times getting out over his skis and ending up on the ground."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Andrew Thomas","year":2020,"rank":9,"height":77,"weight":315,"position":"Tackle","college":"Georgia","pros":"Thomas has a rare blend of size, athleticism, consistency, and versatility; he is a plug-and-play starter on either side of the line.","cons":"He lacks balance at times and can fall off blocks when he relies too much on his upper body strength.","similar_player":"Russell Okung","grade":"junior","gms":13,"strts":13,"sk_all":1,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Length and power","description":"Combines incredible size, strength, and flexibility as a blindside protector with road-grading power to open up lanes in the run game","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jedrick Wills Jr.","year":2020,"rank":10,"height":76,"weight":312,"position":"Tackle","college":"Alabama","pros":"Wills combines power, athleticism, and a nasty temperament; he should start from day one in the pros.","cons":"He may lack the overall foot quickness to play on the blind side.","similar_player":"La’el Collins","grade":"junior","gms":13,"strts":13,"sk_all":1,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Glass-eater mentality","description":"Tough, physical right tackle with easy athleticism and bulldozer power","scouting_report":"Wills is an industrial-strength, physical mauler at right tackle who brings a tenacious demeanor to both the run and pass games. The former five-star recruit wastes few movements, calmly stunning opposing pass rushers with a strong punch or manhandling opponents with his superior upper-body torque. He stays balanced and never panics as a pass protector. And in the run game, he hits like a freight train on down blocks―at times sending his targets flailing―and finds and engages blocks well at the second level. Wills earned an elite run-blocking grade from Pro Football Focus; per the Alabama team website, he gave up just one sack and 3.5 quarterback hurries on 714 snaps in 2019."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jedrick Wills Jr.","year":2020,"rank":10,"height":76,"weight":312,"position":"Tackle","college":"Alabama","pros":"Wills combines power, athleticism, and a nasty temperament; he should start from day one in the pros.","cons":"He may lack the overall foot quickness to play on the blind side.","similar_player":"La’el Collins","grade":"junior","gms":13,"strts":13,"sk_all":1,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Glass-eater mentality","description":"Tough, physical right tackle with easy athleticism and bulldozer power","scouting_report":"Wills played exclusively at right tackle in college. He certainly has the traits to play on the left side in the pros, but he’s also not experienced at that spot."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jedrick Wills Jr.","year":2020,"rank":10,"height":76,"weight":312,"position":"Tackle","college":"Alabama","pros":"Wills combines power, athleticism, and a nasty temperament; he should start from day one in the pros.","cons":"He may lack the overall foot quickness to play on the blind side.","similar_player":"La’el Collins","grade":"junior","gms":13,"strts":13,"sk_all":1,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Glass-eater mentality","description":"Tough, physical right tackle with easy athleticism and bulldozer power","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Mekhi Becton","year":2020,"rank":11,"height":79,"weight":364,"position":"Tackle","college":"Louisville","pros":"Becton brings elite upside because of his rare combination of size and athleticism.","cons":"He’s still raw, and there could be concerns about his ability to stay at his ideal playing weight given his weight fluctuations in college.","similar_player":"Bryant McKinnie","grade":"junior","gms":11,"strts":11,"sk_all":0,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Absolute-unit size","description":"Massive yet nimble left tackle who plays with a mean streak in the run game and takes an hour to run around in pass protection","scouting_report":"You know that famous picture of Derrick Henry standing next to Mark Ingram? That’s what Becton looks like next to … uh, basically every other offensive and defensive lineman. He’s a former high school basketball star who brings his hardwood skills to the gridiron, displaying quick feet and plenty of bend to mirror in pass protection. He dispatches edge rushers with prejudice, throwing them out of the proverbial club and jumping on top of them for good measure. When he gets his hands on an opponent, he uses his massive 7-foot wingspan to completely engulf them. And he plays with a nasty streak that every offensive line coach will love."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Mekhi Becton","year":2020,"rank":11,"height":79,"weight":364,"position":"Tackle","college":"Louisville","pros":"Becton brings elite upside because of his rare combination of size and athleticism.","cons":"He’s still raw, and there could be concerns about his ability to stay at his ideal playing weight given his weight fluctuations in college.","similar_player":"Bryant McKinnie","grade":"junior","gms":11,"strts":11,"sk_all":0,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Absolute-unit size","description":"Massive yet nimble left tackle who plays with a mean streak in the run game and takes an hour to run around in pass protection","scouting_report":"Becton relies too much on his size and power at times, and will need to refine his techniques in pass protection at the next level. Still, he has physical attributes that you simply can’t teach."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Mekhi Becton","year":2020,"rank":11,"height":79,"weight":364,"position":"Tackle","college":"Louisville","pros":"Becton brings elite upside because of his rare combination of size and athleticism.","cons":"He’s still raw, and there could be concerns about his ability to stay at his ideal playing weight given his weight fluctuations in college.","similar_player":"Bryant McKinnie","grade":"junior","gms":11,"strts":11,"sk_all":0,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Absolute-unit size","description":"Massive yet nimble left tackle who plays with a mean streak in the run game and takes an hour to run around in pass protection","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Derrick Brown","year":2020,"rank":12,"height":77,"weight":326,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Auburn","pros":"Brown is a game-wrecking three-down lineman who can stop the run and make opposing quarterbacks’ lives miserable.","cons":"He can get knocked off balance when firing out of his stance, and he’ll lose track of the ball from time to time; could be susceptible to trap and wham blocks that take advantage of his aggressive style.","similar_player":"Akiem Hicks, Fletcher Cox","grade":"senior","tkls":55,"tfl":12.5,"sacks":4,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Pocket-smashing power","description":"Extraordinarily strong interior lineman who dominates against the run and can create havoc in the pocket","scouting_report":"Brown is built like a brick shit-house, with a massive chest, extremely long arms, and a powerful lower half that combine to create a game-wrecking interior presence. He’s a former five-star recruit and physical marvel with a motor that always runs hot, and is equally devastating playing the run as he is smashing through offensive lines and into the pocket. The Auburn star didn’t miss a tackle all year and was damn near unblockable as a pass rusher, with an explosive first step and bulldozer power to put opposing linemen on skates. He strikes with heavy hands and stuns opponents, using effective spin and swim moves to send offensive linemen lunging for air. He can quickly bound from gap to gap and has the ability to anchor against double-teams."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Derrick Brown","year":2020,"rank":12,"height":77,"weight":326,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Auburn","pros":"Brown is a game-wrecking three-down lineman who can stop the run and make opposing quarterbacks’ lives miserable.","cons":"He can get knocked off balance when firing out of his stance, and he’ll lose track of the ball from time to time; could be susceptible to trap and wham blocks that take advantage of his aggressive style.","similar_player":"Akiem Hicks, Fletcher Cox","grade":"senior","tkls":55,"tfl":12.5,"sacks":4,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Pocket-smashing power","description":"Extraordinarily strong interior lineman who dominates against the run and can create havoc in the pocket","scouting_report":"Brown has the versatility to line up at nose tackle, at the three-technique spot, or even outside at times. He’s on the ground a bit more than you’d like, but he has the athleticism and power to impact both the run and pass game for a defense."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Derrick Brown","year":2020,"rank":12,"height":77,"weight":326,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Auburn","pros":"Brown is a game-wrecking three-down lineman who can stop the run and make opposing quarterbacks’ lives miserable.","cons":"He can get knocked off balance when firing out of his stance, and he’ll lose track of the ball from time to time; could be susceptible to trap and wham blocks that take advantage of his aggressive style.","similar_player":"Akiem Hicks, Fletcher Cox","grade":"senior","tkls":55,"tfl":12.5,"sacks":4,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Pocket-smashing power","description":"Extraordinarily strong interior lineman who dominates against the run and can create havoc in the pocket","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Javon Kinlaw","year":2020,"rank":13,"height":77,"weight":324,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"South Carolina","pros":"Kinlaw is a long, versatile disruptor with a rare combination of power and athleticism; he can use his quickness to shoot gaps and his strength to overpower the lineman in front of him.","cons":"He loses ground against double-teams and sometimes gets washed out of the play; he’ll occasionally overrun the action or lose track of the ballcarrier.","similar_player":"Chris Jones","grade":"senior","tkls":35,"tfl":6,"sacks":6,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Pocket-disrupting power","description":"Versatile defensive lineman with excellent length, strength, and get-off; consistently creates havoc in the backfield no matter where he lines up","scouting_report":"Kinlaw has a sturdy base, a muscled upper body, and long, vine-like arms. The first-team AP All-American is a disruptive, penetrating interior defender with an explosive first step who packs a heavy punch that visibly shocks offensive linemen. Kinlaw has racked up 16 tackles for loss, including 10.5 sacks, to go with seven pass deflections over the past two seasons, but those numbers belie his true impact. He’s always a factor, knifing through the line or pushing the pocket to disrupt a quarterback’s dropback or a running back’s lane."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Javon Kinlaw","year":2020,"rank":13,"height":77,"weight":324,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"South Carolina","pros":"Kinlaw is a long, versatile disruptor with a rare combination of power and athleticism; he can use his quickness to shoot gaps and his strength to overpower the lineman in front of him.","cons":"He loses ground against double-teams and sometimes gets washed out of the play; he’ll occasionally overrun the action or lose track of the ballcarrier.","similar_player":"Chris Jones","grade":"senior","tkls":35,"tfl":6,"sacks":6,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Pocket-disrupting power","description":"Versatile defensive lineman with excellent length, strength, and get-off; consistently creates havoc in the backfield no matter where he lines up","scouting_report":"The senior defensive lineman was a team captain and was honored by teammates with the Tenacity Award (among a handful of other honors), a testament to his ability to keep his hands moving and feet churning even when his first step doesn’t work. Kinlaw can set up at multiple spots along the line and excels behind a solid club-rip move and an effective swim move. He boasts good balance for a big man, showing awareness to avoid cut blocks and stay on his feet. He’s a strong run defender but needs to be more consistent playing with leverage at the point of attack."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Javon Kinlaw","year":2020,"rank":13,"height":77,"weight":324,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"South Carolina","pros":"Kinlaw is a long, versatile disruptor with a rare combination of power and athleticism; he can use his quickness to shoot gaps and his strength to overpower the lineman in front of him.","cons":"He loses ground against double-teams and sometimes gets washed out of the play; he’ll occasionally overrun the action or lose track of the ballcarrier.","similar_player":"Chris Jones","grade":"senior","tkls":35,"tfl":6,"sacks":6,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Pocket-disrupting power","description":"Versatile defensive lineman with excellent length, strength, and get-off; consistently creates havoc in the backfield no matter where he lines up","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Henry Ruggs III","year":2020,"rank":14,"height":71,"weight":188,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Alabama","pros":"Ruggs possesses the type of breakaway speed and run-after-the-catch elusiveness that every offense needs; he’s a touchdown-maker.","cons":"He’s raw as a route runner, and never saw a large amount of volume in Alabama’s passing offense.","similar_player":"Mini Martavis Bryant, T.Y. Hilton","grade":"junior","yds":746,"ypr":18.7,"tds":7,"twenty_plus":15,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Field-tilting speed","description":"Dangerous touchdown machine with elite speed and the ability to create after the catch; still developing intricacies of route-running","scouting_report":"Ruggs is an explosive pass catcher with track speed (he broke the Alabama high school state record for the 100-meter dash with a 10.58-second time in 2017) and natural instincts for eluding defenders after the catch. If he gets some green, he’ll take advantage of it; the Crimson Tide standout has excellent acceleration and uses long strides to weave through defenses, annihilate pursuit angles, and pull away from the crowd. The dynamic playmaker followed up a 46-catch, 741-yard, 11-touchdown performance in 2018 with 40 catches for 746 yards and seven touchdowns this season, adding one rushing score to again prove that he’s a high-level touchdown-maker. Ruggs finished at Alabama with 24 of his 98 career receptions ending up in the end zone."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Henry Ruggs III","year":2020,"rank":14,"height":71,"weight":188,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Alabama","pros":"Ruggs possesses the type of breakaway speed and run-after-the-catch elusiveness that every offense needs; he’s a touchdown-maker.","cons":"He’s raw as a route runner, and never saw a large amount of volume in Alabama’s passing offense.","similar_player":"Mini Martavis Bryant, T.Y. Hilton","grade":"junior","yds":746,"ypr":18.7,"tds":7,"twenty_plus":15,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Field-tilting speed","description":"Dangerous touchdown machine with elite speed and the ability to create after the catch; still developing intricacies of route-running","scouting_report":"Because of that home-run potential, defensive backs and deep defenders always need to know where Ruggs is lined up―but he’s more than just a straight-line deep threat. The 5-foot-11, 192-pound pass catcher takes advantage of typical cornerback cushions on hitch and stop routes and is a back-shoulder master near the sideline. He’s also a major pain in the ass on crossing routes, where defenders struggle to match his easy speed across the field. While he was durable at Alabama, playing in 40 games, he has a slender, wiry frame that could make him susceptible to big hits at the next level."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Henry Ruggs III","year":2020,"rank":14,"height":71,"weight":188,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Alabama","pros":"Ruggs possesses the type of breakaway speed and run-after-the-catch elusiveness that every offense needs; he’s a touchdown-maker.","cons":"He’s raw as a route runner, and never saw a large amount of volume in Alabama’s passing offense.","similar_player":"Mini Martavis Bryant, T.Y. Hilton","grade":"junior","yds":746,"ypr":18.7,"tds":7,"twenty_plus":15,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Field-tilting speed","description":"Dangerous touchdown machine with elite speed and the ability to create after the catch; still developing intricacies of route-running","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"K'Lavon Chaisson","year":2020,"rank":15,"height":75,"weight":254,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"LSU","pros":"Chaisson has explosiveness and flexibility that you can’t teach; he’s still just scratching the surface of his potential and ended the season on an absolute tear.","cons":"He may need time to bulk up at the next level and continue to develop his pass-rush plan. His athleticism didn’t translate to major production, and his career total of just 9.5 sacks could raise some questions.","similar_player":"Danielle Hunter, Josh Allen","grade":"junior","tkls":60,"tfl":13.5,"sacks":6.5,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Quick-twitch get-off, agility","description":"Bendy edge rusher with an explosive first step and the flexibility to turn the corner. Still raw and may need to get stronger in the pros.","scouting_report":"Chaisson has a chiseled frame with an explosion-generating lower half and long, muscled arms. The LSU team captain missed most of the 2018 season with a torn ACL but notched 6.5 sacks, 13.5 TFL, two pass deflections, and a forced fumble in 2019, relying on his superlative athleticism to make life hell for opposing tackles. Chaisson brings schematic versatility, with the ability to play either standing up or with his hand in the dirt, but is relatively raw as a pass rusher, having played the position just two seasons in high school and two seasons in college. He has a lightning-quick first step, Gumby-like flexibility, and a nonstop motor, but there are times when his pass rush plan lacks nuance and he relies on his speed to run past tackles, knife back inside, or try to bull-rush straight into the pocket. With more refinement of his burgeoning club, swim, and long-arm moves, he has the tools to become a dominant NFL pass rusher."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"K'Lavon Chaisson","year":2020,"rank":15,"height":75,"weight":254,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"LSU","pros":"Chaisson has explosiveness and flexibility that you can’t teach; he’s still just scratching the surface of his potential and ended the season on an absolute tear.","cons":"He may need time to bulk up at the next level and continue to develop his pass-rush plan. His athleticism didn’t translate to major production, and his career total of just 9.5 sacks could raise some questions.","similar_player":"Danielle Hunter, Josh Allen","grade":"junior","tkls":60,"tfl":13.5,"sacks":6.5,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Quick-twitch get-off, agility","description":"Bendy edge rusher with an explosive first step and the flexibility to turn the corner. Still raw and may need to get stronger in the pros.","scouting_report":"Chaisson is at his best going forward, but he has experience dropping back into coverage and tackling in space. He showcased his electric speed when he chased down Oklahoma wideout CeeDee Lamb in the Peach Bowl (he was the MVP of that game). He sets a strong edge in the run game and can burst through the line to blow plays up in the backfield."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"K'Lavon Chaisson","year":2020,"rank":15,"height":75,"weight":254,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"LSU","pros":"Chaisson has explosiveness and flexibility that you can’t teach; he’s still just scratching the surface of his potential and ended the season on an absolute tear.","cons":"He may need time to bulk up at the next level and continue to develop his pass-rush plan. His athleticism didn’t translate to major production, and his career total of just 9.5 sacks could raise some questions.","similar_player":"Danielle Hunter, Josh Allen","grade":"junior","tkls":60,"tfl":13.5,"sacks":6.5,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Quick-twitch get-off, agility","description":"Bendy edge rusher with an explosive first step and the flexibility to turn the corner. Still raw and may need to get stronger in the pros.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"CJ Henderson","year":2020,"rank":16,"height":73,"weight":204,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Florida","pros":"Henderson has top-tier speed, playmaking instincts, and the competitive swagger to start early in his career.","cons":"His production dropped in 2019 and he showed inconsistency as a tackler.","similar_player":"William Jackson III","grade":"junior","tkls":33,"tfl":0,"sacks":11,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Length and ball skills","description":"Springy, long-limbed corner with electric footwork, great speed, and natural ball-hawking talent","scouting_report":"Henderson is a highly athletic cornerback with a lean, angular frame and long arms. The Florida star plays with a balanced base and uses an effective jam in press coverage but seems most comfortable playing off coverage with his eyes on the quarterback, where he can monitor the action, decipher route combinations, and break on passes. He uses quick footwork to mirror his receiver, consistently staying in lockstep with his opponent, and is a deft blitzer, exploding past would-be blockers to get to the quarterback. Henderson uses his length well in coverage: While he wasn’t targeted frequently, he showed some intriguing ball skills, undercutting receivers to reach around or past them to bat the ball down or rake it out of their hands before they can complete the catch."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"CJ Henderson","year":2020,"rank":16,"height":73,"weight":204,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Florida","pros":"Henderson has top-tier speed, playmaking instincts, and the competitive swagger to start early in his career.","cons":"His production dropped in 2019 and he showed inconsistency as a tackler.","similar_player":"William Jackson III","grade":"junior","tkls":33,"tfl":0,"sacks":11,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Length and ball skills","description":"Springy, long-limbed corner with electric footwork, great speed, and natural ball-hawking talent","scouting_report":"Henderson went pick-less in 2019 but notched six interceptions in his Florida career, to go with 20 passes defensed. His physicality at the catch point can be a double-edged sword, though, and his tendency to get grabby could get him in trouble at the next level. And while he has incredible weight room strength (the junior defensive back reportedly benches 380 pounds and squats 545 pounds), he may need to be more consistently physical against the run at the next level."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"CJ Henderson","year":2020,"rank":16,"height":73,"weight":204,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Florida","pros":"Henderson has top-tier speed, playmaking instincts, and the competitive swagger to start early in his career.","cons":"His production dropped in 2019 and he showed inconsistency as a tackler.","similar_player":"William Jackson III","grade":"junior","tkls":33,"tfl":0,"sacks":11,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Length and ball skills","description":"Springy, long-limbed corner with electric footwork, great speed, and natural ball-hawking talent","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jonathan Taylor","year":2020,"rank":17,"height":70,"weight":226,"position":"Running Back","college":"Wisconsin","pros":"Taylor has an uncommon blend of size, speed, and electric footwork; he’s a day one starter with Pro Bowl potential.","cons":"With 926 carries in his college career, teams may question the amount of mileage on his tires. Fumbles are a real concern.","similar_player":"Nick Chubb","grade":"junior","yds":2003,"tds":21,"ypc":6.3,"twenty_plus":16,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Elusiveness, breakaway speed","description":"Explosive back with tackle-breaking power, quick feet, and home run speed―but questions about his role in the passing game","scouting_report":"Taylor is a big, well-proportioned back with massive legs and a broad upper half. The two-time first-team All-American is a tough inside runner with good vision and a knack for finding and exploiting gaps in the defense; he uses quick, staccato chop steps in traffic to keep defenders from squaring him up; and it often looks like he’s skiing moguls when he’s running downhill. Taylor has good balance through contact, keeps his feet firing in a scrum, and frequently falls forward for an extra yard or two after being corralled."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jonathan Taylor","year":2020,"rank":17,"height":70,"weight":226,"position":"Running Back","college":"Wisconsin","pros":"Taylor has an uncommon blend of size, speed, and electric footwork; he’s a day one starter with Pro Bowl potential.","cons":"With 926 carries in his college career, teams may question the amount of mileage on his tires. Fumbles are a real concern.","similar_player":"Nick Chubb","grade":"junior","yds":2003,"tds":21,"ypc":6.3,"twenty_plus":16,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Elusiveness, breakaway speed","description":"Explosive back with tackle-breaking power, quick feet, and home run speed―but questions about his role in the passing game","scouting_report":"In the open field, the Wisconsin back is a star and has speed to burn—he’s a two-time high school state champion in the 100 meters—and if the defense gives him an inch, he’ll take a mile. Taylor was incredibly productive for the Badgers, racking up 6,174 rushing yards in his career (the most for any player in a three-year span in college football history) while finding pay dirt 50 times. He’s a solid pass protector who understands assignments and can wall off blitzers. And he’s durable: He never missed a game in college."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jonathan Taylor","year":2020,"rank":17,"height":70,"weight":226,"position":"Running Back","college":"Wisconsin","pros":"Taylor has an uncommon blend of size, speed, and electric footwork; he’s a day one starter with Pro Bowl potential.","cons":"With 926 carries in his college career, teams may question the amount of mileage on his tires. Fumbles are a real concern.","similar_player":"Nick Chubb","grade":"junior","yds":2003,"tds":21,"ypc":6.3,"twenty_plus":16,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Elusiveness, breakaway speed","description":"Explosive back with tackle-breaking power, quick feet, and home run speed―but questions about his role in the passing game","scouting_report":"Taylor’s utility in the passing game is questionable: He improved drastically in that area in 2019, catching 26 passes for 252 yards and five touchdowns, but registered just 16 receptions combined the prior two seasons at Wisconsin. He’ll have to expand his route tree and catch consistency at the next level to earn passing-down duties. Taylor fumbled 18 times in his three-year career at Wisconsin, losing 15 of them."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jonathan Taylor","year":2020,"rank":17,"height":70,"weight":226,"position":"Running Back","college":"Wisconsin","pros":"Taylor has an uncommon blend of size, speed, and electric footwork; he’s a day one starter with Pro Bowl potential.","cons":"With 926 carries in his college career, teams may question the amount of mileage on his tires. Fumbles are a real concern.","similar_player":"Nick Chubb","grade":"junior","yds":2003,"tds":21,"ypc":6.3,"twenty_plus":16,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Elusiveness, breakaway speed","description":"Explosive back with tackle-breaking power, quick feet, and home run speed―but questions about his role in the passing game","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Patrick Queen","year":2020,"rank":18,"height":72,"weight":229,"position":"Linebacker","college":"LSU","pros":"Queen has tremendous instincts. An ascending playmaker with easy athleticism, run-stopping physicality, and coverage range to make an impact on all three downs, he’s just scratching the surface of his potential.","cons":"He’s a one-year starter who lacks size and takes the occasional bad angle against the run.","similar_player":"Roquan Smith","grade":"junior","tkls":85,"tfl":12,"sacks":3,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Sideline-to-sideline speed","description":"Undersized but explosive linebacker who boasts excellent play-recognition skills, natural coverage chops, and a tenacious playing demeanor","scouting_report":"Queen is a smooth, easy-moving athlete with a muscular frame and broad shoulders. The linebacker has extraordinary movement skills; he glides around the field, chasing down run plays or effortlessly flipping his hips and changing directions to stick close to receivers, backs, and tight ends in coverage. Queen is terrific at scanning the field, processing route combinations, and anticipating throws. He’s also an explosive blitzer who descends upon the quarterback with lightning speed. He plays with some vinegar, tackling and hitting all the way to―and often through―the whistle."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Patrick Queen","year":2020,"rank":18,"height":72,"weight":229,"position":"Linebacker","college":"LSU","pros":"Queen has tremendous instincts. An ascending playmaker with easy athleticism, run-stopping physicality, and coverage range to make an impact on all three downs, he’s just scratching the surface of his potential.","cons":"He’s a one-year starter who lacks size and takes the occasional bad angle against the run.","similar_player":"Roquan Smith","grade":"junior","tkls":85,"tfl":12,"sacks":3,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Sideline-to-sideline speed","description":"Undersized but explosive linebacker who boasts excellent play-recognition skills, natural coverage chops, and a tenacious playing demeanor","scouting_report":"Against the run, Queen can get overwhelmed and washed out of a play at times, but he’s generally smart about using his quickness to offset that weakness. He is also adept at keying on blocking concepts, shooting gaps, and filling run lanes."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Patrick Queen","year":2020,"rank":18,"height":72,"weight":229,"position":"Linebacker","college":"LSU","pros":"Queen has tremendous instincts. An ascending playmaker with easy athleticism, run-stopping physicality, and coverage range to make an impact on all three downs, he’s just scratching the surface of his potential.","cons":"He’s a one-year starter who lacks size and takes the occasional bad angle against the run.","similar_player":"Roquan Smith","grade":"junior","tkls":85,"tfl":12,"sacks":3,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Sideline-to-sideline speed","description":"Undersized but explosive linebacker who boasts excellent play-recognition skills, natural coverage chops, and a tenacious playing demeanor","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Justin Jefferson","year":2020,"rank":19,"height":73,"weight":202,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"LSU","pros":"Jefferson’s short-area quickness and massive catch radius could help him emerge as a quarterback’s security blanket over the middle and in the red zone.","cons":"He lacks precision as a route runner; LSU’s spread offense played to all his strengths, so fit could be important.","similar_player":"Gangly Doug Baldwin","grade":"junior","yds":1540,"ypr":13.9,"tds":18,"twenty_plus":19,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Quickness and body control","description":"Competitive slot receiver who uses basketball-like jukes as a route runner and who dominates at the catch point","scouting_report":"Jefferson has a tall, sinewy frame and boasts elite short-area quickness. He posted incredible production for national-champion LSU in 2019, breaking a program record with 111 catches while finishing second nationally with 18 touchdowns. Lining up primarily in the slot, Jefferson glides off the line of scrimmage and conjures images of Doug Baldwin as a route runner: He varies the pacing of his route stem, lulls defenders to sleep, and then unleashes a devastating series of crossovers and jab-step jukes to create separation and put corners in a blender. (In one clip, I even saw him deploy a bounding Euro-step midway through a deep crossing route.)"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Justin Jefferson","year":2020,"rank":19,"height":73,"weight":202,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"LSU","pros":"Jefferson’s short-area quickness and massive catch radius could help him emerge as a quarterback’s security blanket over the middle and in the red zone.","cons":"He lacks precision as a route runner; LSU’s spread offense played to all his strengths, so fit could be important.","similar_player":"Gangly Doug Baldwin","grade":"junior","yds":1540,"ypr":13.9,"tds":18,"twenty_plus":19,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Quickness and body control","description":"Competitive slot receiver who uses basketball-like jukes as a route runner and who dominates at the catch point","scouting_report":"He’s unflinching over the middle, seeing the ball into his hands even when he knows a hit is coming. After the catch, Jefferson turns upfield and uses long strides to eat up yardage in a hurry. He’s a force at the catch point, too, consistently separating with subtle push-offs or jersey tugs before leaping into the air and contorting to pluck the ball away from defenders."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Justin Jefferson","year":2020,"rank":19,"height":73,"weight":202,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"LSU","pros":"Jefferson’s short-area quickness and massive catch radius could help him emerge as a quarterback’s security blanket over the middle and in the red zone.","cons":"He lacks precision as a route runner; LSU’s spread offense played to all his strengths, so fit could be important.","similar_player":"Gangly Doug Baldwin","grade":"junior","yds":1540,"ypr":13.9,"tds":18,"twenty_plus":19,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Quickness and body control","description":"Competitive slot receiver who uses basketball-like jukes as a route runner and who dominates at the catch point","scouting_report":"Much of Jefferson’s college production came against off coverage or zone coverage from the slot, and he benefited from the space that LSU’s spread scheme created. He’ll have to prove early in his NFL career that he’s also adept at beating press coverage and running vertical routes on the outside. There were also times when he allowed physical corners to bump him off his route, and he lacks the speed to take the top off a defense."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Justin Jefferson","year":2020,"rank":19,"height":73,"weight":202,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"LSU","pros":"Jefferson’s short-area quickness and massive catch radius could help him emerge as a quarterback’s security blanket over the middle and in the red zone.","cons":"He lacks precision as a route runner; LSU’s spread offense played to all his strengths, so fit could be important.","similar_player":"Gangly Doug Baldwin","grade":"junior","yds":1540,"ypr":13.9,"tds":18,"twenty_plus":19,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Quickness and body control","description":"Competitive slot receiver who uses basketball-like jukes as a route runner and who dominates at the catch point","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"J.K. Dobbins","year":2020,"rank":20,"height":69,"weight":209,"position":"Running Back","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Dobbins has the athleticism, elusiveness, and passing-game skill set to become an impact NFL starter from day one.","cons":"He isn’t a big, bruising type who will regularly push a pile, and lapses in pass protection could limit his third-down utility.","similar_player":"Doug Martin, Josh Jacobs","grade":"junior","yds":2003,"tds":21,"ypc":6.7,"twenty_plus":24,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Three-down skill set","description":"Versatile back with good size, excellent vision, top-tier acceleration, and sought-after pass-catching chops","scouting_report":"Dobbins has a compact, muscle-hamstery frame, plays with a low center of gravity, and powers through arm tackles with impressive lower-body explosiveness. He knows how to absorb contact and stay upright, is crafty at picking the right running lanes, and uses his Ferrari-like burst to explode through small openings and into the open field. He’s an urgent, one-cut runner who wastes little motion, planting his foot to get downhill in the blink of an eye. He enjoyed his best season for the Buckeyes in 2019, rushing for 2,003 yards with 21 touchdowns (both tied for third nationally), while finishing tied for second in both 20-plus- (20) and 50-plus-yard runs (six). He was an explosive play and touchdown creator at the highest level, and did his best work in big games: He closed his college career by rushing for 157 yards against Penn State, 211 against Michigan, 172 against Wisconsin, and 174 against Clemson."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"J.K. Dobbins","year":2020,"rank":20,"height":69,"weight":209,"position":"Running Back","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Dobbins has the athleticism, elusiveness, and passing-game skill set to become an impact NFL starter from day one.","cons":"He isn’t a big, bruising type who will regularly push a pile, and lapses in pass protection could limit his third-down utility.","similar_player":"Doug Martin, Josh Jacobs","grade":"junior","yds":2003,"tds":21,"ypc":6.7,"twenty_plus":24,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Three-down skill set","description":"Versatile back with good size, excellent vision, top-tier acceleration, and sought-after pass-catching chops","scouting_report":"Dobbins is also a reliable, natural pass catcher―he caught 71 passes for 645 yards with five scores in three seasons at Ohio State―and he has every-down potential in the NFL. He proved capable of shouldering a heavy load, too; he never missed a game in his Buckeyes tenure. His biggest weakness is pass protection: While he can lay licks on oncoming blitzers, he missed a few assignments in that area as well."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"J.K. Dobbins","year":2020,"rank":20,"height":69,"weight":209,"position":"Running Back","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Dobbins has the athleticism, elusiveness, and passing-game skill set to become an impact NFL starter from day one.","cons":"He isn’t a big, bruising type who will regularly push a pile, and lapses in pass protection could limit his third-down utility.","similar_player":"Doug Martin, Josh Jacobs","grade":"junior","yds":2003,"tds":21,"ypc":6.7,"twenty_plus":24,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Three-down skill set","description":"Versatile back with good size, excellent vision, top-tier acceleration, and sought-after pass-catching chops","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"D'Andre Swift","year":2020,"rank":21,"height":68,"weight":212,"position":"Running Back","college":"Georgia","pros":"Swift is a dynamic playmaker with the skill set to play on all three downs, and he should contribute early in the ground game and passing attack.","cons":"He’s never carried a heavy workload and some teams may view him as a committee back.","similar_player":"Dalvin Cook, Duke Johnson","grade":"junior","yds":1218,"tds":7,"ypc":6.2,"twenty_plus":15,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Versatility, vision","description":"Creative, instinctive runner who’s slippery between the tackles, elusive in the open field, and dynamic in the passing game―but may not be a workhorse back in the NFL","scouting_report":"Swift has a compact, muscled-up frame with smooth athleticism, excellent balance, and lightning-quick suddenness in his cuts. He’s not a big-time bruiser, but he can make hay between the tackles with quick footwork and the ability to slither through creases. He runs downhill when he needs to—he’s not afraid to mix it up in the briar patch—but has the speed and vision to bounce it to the outside when space opens up. He uses choppy steps, effective head and shoulder fakes, and good hesitation and spin moves to juke defenders and create yards at the second level. Swift is a very good pass catcher and capable of running routes from all over the formation. He’s a natural hands catcher and playmaking talent after the catch."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"D'Andre Swift","year":2020,"rank":21,"height":68,"weight":212,"position":"Running Back","college":"Georgia","pros":"Swift is a dynamic playmaker with the skill set to play on all three downs, and he should contribute early in the ground game and passing attack.","cons":"He’s never carried a heavy workload and some teams may view him as a committee back.","similar_player":"Dalvin Cook, Duke Johnson","grade":"junior","yds":1218,"tds":7,"ypc":6.2,"twenty_plus":15,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Versatility, vision","description":"Creative, instinctive runner who’s slippery between the tackles, elusive in the open field, and dynamic in the passing game―but may not be a workhorse back in the NFL","scouting_report":"Swift rushed for 2,267 yards and 17 touchdowns in the past two seasons at Georgia, adding 56 catches for 513 yards and four scores through the air, but his ability to carry a heavy load in the NFL could be a concern. He never carried the ball more than 25 times in a game in college, eclipsing 20 carries just three times."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"D'Andre Swift","year":2020,"rank":21,"height":68,"weight":212,"position":"Running Back","college":"Georgia","pros":"Swift is a dynamic playmaker with the skill set to play on all three downs, and he should contribute early in the ground game and passing attack.","cons":"He’s never carried a heavy workload and some teams may view him as a committee back.","similar_player":"Dalvin Cook, Duke Johnson","grade":"junior","yds":1218,"tds":7,"ypc":6.2,"twenty_plus":15,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Versatility, vision","description":"Creative, instinctive runner who’s slippery between the tackles, elusive in the open field, and dynamic in the passing game―but may not be a workhorse back in the NFL","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jeff Gladney","year":2020,"rank":22,"height":70,"weight":191,"position":"Cornerback","college":"TCU","pros":"Gladney has lightning feet, good speed, and instincts in coverage―plus he’s a strong run defender.","cons":"He may need to add some bulk to better compete against some of the league’s bigger, more physical receivers.","similar_player":"Darius Slay","grade":"senior","tkls":31,"tfl":1,"sacks":14,"age":23,"main_selling_point":"Foot speed and swagger","description":"Twitchy playmaker with excellent quickness and ball skills in coverage and the ability to pack some punch as a run defender","scouting_report":"Gladney has a wiry frame and long arms but plays with strength that matches his weight-room prowess (he reportedly squats 620 pounds, benches 400 pounds, and power-cleans 400). The Horned Frogs playmaker has the combination of very quick feet and oily hips that make him effective in both press-man and off-coverage looks. He’s patient at the line and trusts his own speed, rarely opening his hips too early and allowing receivers to cross him up. He has twitchy movements while mirroring in coverage, and whether playing with inside or outside leverage he has outstanding instincts in anticipating opponents’ routes. He shows good awareness in zone; understands spacing and route combinations to drop into passing lanes, and has excellent flexibility in half-turn technique to strafe toward the middle of the field or toward the sideline without breaking speed or losing balance. The former high school receiver has natural ball skills―both in finding the ball to swat it away or playing his receiver’s hands at the catch point―and recorded three interceptions and 26 pass breakups in the past two seasons. He’s gotten reps lining up over the slot, too."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jeff Gladney","year":2020,"rank":22,"height":70,"weight":191,"position":"Cornerback","college":"TCU","pros":"Gladney has lightning feet, good speed, and instincts in coverage―plus he’s a strong run defender.","cons":"He may need to add some bulk to better compete against some of the league’s bigger, more physical receivers.","similar_player":"Darius Slay","grade":"senior","tkls":31,"tfl":1,"sacks":14,"age":23,"main_selling_point":"Foot speed and swagger","description":"Twitchy playmaker with excellent quickness and ball skills in coverage and the ability to pack some punch as a run defender","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Justin Herbert","year":2020,"rank":23,"height":78,"weight":236,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Oregon","pros":"Herbert is a smart, adaptable signal-caller with the skill set to develop into a starter a team can build around.","cons":"He needs to develop more consistency as a passer and decision-maker; teams may be concerned that he failed to take his game to a new level in 2019.","similar_player":"Ryan Tannehill, Carson Wentz","grade":"senior","yds":3471,"ypa":8.1,"tds":32,"ints":6,"rtg":156.8,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Big arm, prototypical size","description":"Tall, strong-armed pocket passer with the tools to develop into a quality starter; needs to improve consistency and decision-making to tap into his potential","scouting_report":"Herbert is a big-bodied quarterback with a strong arm and playmaking athleticism. The four-year starter has shown remarkable adaptability helming three different schemes under three separate staffs in his career at Oregon (Mark Helfrich’s spread offense, Willie Taggart’s Gulf Coast offense, and Mario Cristobal’s pistol offense), and leaned on his football IQ and natural talent for throwing the ball. The senior passer’s three-sport background shows up on the field: He’s a former high school pitcher (who had a 94 mph fastball, one scout told Sports Illustrated) and basketball player who can power a deep pass through the wind and rain or create with his legs when things break down. Herbert didn’t make the massive jump this season many expected or hoped for, but he did improve from 2018 in every major statistical category, throwing for 3,471 yards, 32 touchdowns, and six interceptions at 8.1 yards per attempt while leading the Ducks to a Rose Bowl win."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Justin Herbert","year":2020,"rank":23,"height":78,"weight":236,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Oregon","pros":"Herbert is a smart, adaptable signal-caller with the skill set to develop into a starter a team can build around.","cons":"He needs to develop more consistency as a passer and decision-maker; teams may be concerned that he failed to take his game to a new level in 2019.","similar_player":"Ryan Tannehill, Carson Wentz","grade":"senior","yds":3471,"ypa":8.1,"tds":32,"ints":6,"rtg":156.8,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Big arm, prototypical size","description":"Tall, strong-armed pocket passer with the tools to develop into a quality starter; needs to improve consistency and decision-making to tap into his potential","scouting_report":"Herbert is comfortable stepping up into the pocket when he senses pressure and keeping his eyes downfield to read the defense. He has an effective head/shoulder fake to freeze defenders and throw to double-move routes; he throws a pretty seam ball, can uncork passes on the move, and has shown flashes of brilliance in the face of pressure. But while the Ducks signal-caller has made plenty of scintillating plays in his college career, consistency is an issue—both in his decision-making and accuracy. He’ll throw a perfectly placed laser downfield then miss a wide-open receiver on the next play. Herbert’s aggressiveness as a passer also seems to wax and wane from game to game. Herbert has suffered a few major injuries, including a broken femur in 2014 and broken collarbone on his non-throwing shoulder in 2017."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Justin Herbert","year":2020,"rank":23,"height":78,"weight":236,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Oregon","pros":"Herbert is a smart, adaptable signal-caller with the skill set to develop into a starter a team can build around.","cons":"He needs to develop more consistency as a passer and decision-maker; teams may be concerned that he failed to take his game to a new level in 2019.","similar_player":"Ryan Tannehill, Carson Wentz","grade":"senior","yds":3471,"ypa":8.1,"tds":32,"ints":6,"rtg":156.8,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Big arm, prototypical size","description":"Tall, strong-armed pocket passer with the tools to develop into a quality starter; needs to improve consistency and decision-making to tap into his potential","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Kenneth Murray","year":2020,"rank":24,"height":74,"weight":241,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Oklahoma","pros":"Murray is a three-down linebacker with the range and twitchy athleticism to make plays all over the field.","cons":"He’s inconsistent in play-recognition and instincts, and he’ll have to prove he can cover man-to-man in the NFL.","similar_player":"Deion Jones","grade":"junior","tkls":102,"tfl":17,"sacks":4,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Sideline-to-sideline speed","description":"Rangy and ferocious off-ball linebacker who fits the modern game; he tackles, blitzes, and has the athleticism to cover―but needs more discipline","scouting_report":"Murray has a chiseled frame with long arms and a solid lower half. The Sooners defensive captain has racked up 325 tackles—36.5 of them for a loss—to go with 9.5 sacks in three seasons, using turbo-boosted acceleration to close on ball-carriers in interior gaps or range from sideline to sideline on outside runs. The junior linebacker is excellent as a blitzer, flying downhill like a bolt of lightning, and is smooth in his coverage drops. Murray doesn’t have a ton of experience in man-coverage looks, but has the speed and size to carry running backs and tight ends downfield."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Kenneth Murray","year":2020,"rank":24,"height":74,"weight":241,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Oklahoma","pros":"Murray is a three-down linebacker with the range and twitchy athleticism to make plays all over the field.","cons":"He’s inconsistent in play-recognition and instincts, and he’ll have to prove he can cover man-to-man in the NFL.","similar_player":"Deion Jones","grade":"junior","tkls":102,"tfl":17,"sacks":4,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Sideline-to-sideline speed","description":"Rangy and ferocious off-ball linebacker who fits the modern game; he tackles, blitzes, and has the athleticism to cover―but needs more discipline","scouting_report":"Murray plays with his hair on fire, which has led him to misdiagnose plays or miss his gap at times, or overpursue at others. He cleaned up his tackling in 2019 after missing 20 tackles in 2018, but still has a tendency to come in and meet opponents too high, something he’ll have to improve at the next level."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Kenneth Murray","year":2020,"rank":24,"height":74,"weight":241,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Oklahoma","pros":"Murray is a three-down linebacker with the range and twitchy athleticism to make plays all over the field.","cons":"He’s inconsistent in play-recognition and instincts, and he’ll have to prove he can cover man-to-man in the NFL.","similar_player":"Deion Jones","grade":"junior","tkls":102,"tfl":17,"sacks":4,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Sideline-to-sideline speed","description":"Rangy and ferocious off-ball linebacker who fits the modern game; he tackles, blitzes, and has the athleticism to cover―but needs more discipline","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"A.J. Epenesa","year":2020,"rank":25,"height":77,"weight":275,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Iowa","pros":"Epenesa controls opponents with overwhelming force; he brings the versatility to be a plug-and-play contributor on the edge or the inside and can play on all three downs.","cons":"He has size but isn’t super explosive as a rusher. He’ll need to further develop his complement of power-based moves.","similar_player":"Arik Armstead","grade":"junior","tkls":49,"tfl":14.5,"sacks":11.5,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Uncommon strength","description":"Power-based defensive lineman with heavy hands and an NFL-ready frame; immovable on the edge and has the size and strength to rush inside on passing downs","scouting_report":"Epenesa is a big, rugged defensive end prospect with a muscular frame, long arms, and shockingly heavy hands. The former three-sport athlete―who also starred in high school in basketball and set an Illinois record in discus―plays like the football equivalent of a power forward, throwing his weight around while bringing an intimidating presence to the trenches as both a rusher and a run defender. He uses his arms like clubs to swipe away blocks and has a devastating long-arm stab, which he uses to just about lift offensive tackles off their feet as he walks them backward into the pocket."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"A.J. Epenesa","year":2020,"rank":25,"height":77,"weight":275,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Iowa","pros":"Epenesa controls opponents with overwhelming force; he brings the versatility to be a plug-and-play contributor on the edge or the inside and can play on all three downs.","cons":"He has size but isn’t super explosive as a rusher. He’ll need to further develop his complement of power-based moves.","similar_player":"Arik Armstead","grade":"junior","tkls":49,"tfl":14.5,"sacks":11.5,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Uncommon strength","description":"Power-based defensive lineman with heavy hands and an NFL-ready frame; immovable on the edge and has the size and strength to rush inside on passing downs","scouting_report":"The Iowa star racked up 11.5 sacks in 2019 after posting 10.5 the year prior. He also notched 30.5 tackles for a loss, six passes defensed, and eight forced fumbles over the past two seasons. Epenesa has a good first step, but lacks speed and his rush can sometimes stall out at the top. If he tries for the edge and doesn’t get there, he can end up being stalemated out of a play."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"A.J. Epenesa","year":2020,"rank":25,"height":77,"weight":275,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Iowa","pros":"Epenesa controls opponents with overwhelming force; he brings the versatility to be a plug-and-play contributor on the edge or the inside and can play on all three downs.","cons":"He has size but isn’t super explosive as a rusher. He’ll need to further develop his complement of power-based moves.","similar_player":"Arik Armstead","grade":"junior","tkls":49,"tfl":14.5,"sacks":11.5,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Uncommon strength","description":"Power-based defensive lineman with heavy hands and an NFL-ready frame; immovable on the edge and has the size and strength to rush inside on passing downs","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Xavier McKinney","year":2020,"rank":26,"height":72,"weight":201,"position":"Safety","college":"Alabama","pros":"McKinney brings a deploy-him-all-over-the-field versatility and an aggressive demeanor as a tackler.","cons":"He may lack the pure speed to play single-high safety at the next level, and a multiple robber-type role that asks him to fly downhill and play over the slot could be his best fit.","similar_player":"Malcolm Jenkins","grade":"junior","tkls":95,"tfl":3,"sacks":5,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Versatility and ball skills","description":"Rangy playmaker with the ability to line up deep, in the box, or over the slot; brings reliability as a tackler and flexibility in coverage","scouting_report":"McKinney has a long, slender frame and the versatility to play in multiple spots on a defense. He has experience playing deep in two- or one-high looks, over the slot, and on the edge as a blitzer. A semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award (presented annually to the nation’s top defensive back), McKinney was asked to do it all in Alabama’s scheme: He ran from sideline to sideline, covered receivers out of the slot, and flew through gaps as a blitzer. He closes incredibly quickly on ball carriers and delivers some pop as a tackler. He’s shown good ball skills, ripping the ball away from pass catchers or reaching into passing lanes, and has strong instincts to recognize the play and react instantly. McKinney racked up a team-high 95 tackles in 2019—5.5 going for a loss—adding three sacks, three picks, five passes defensed, and four forced fumbles. He notched six tackles for a loss, two interceptions, 10 passes defensed, and two forced fumbles in 2018. Put more simply: He just makes plays."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Xavier McKinney","year":2020,"rank":26,"height":72,"weight":201,"position":"Safety","college":"Alabama","pros":"McKinney brings a deploy-him-all-over-the-field versatility and an aggressive demeanor as a tackler.","cons":"He may lack the pure speed to play single-high safety at the next level, and a multiple robber-type role that asks him to fly downhill and play over the slot could be his best fit.","similar_player":"Malcolm Jenkins","grade":"junior","tkls":95,"tfl":3,"sacks":5,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Versatility and ball skills","description":"Rangy playmaker with the ability to line up deep, in the box, or over the slot; brings reliability as a tackler and flexibility in coverage","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jaylon Johnson","year":2020,"rank":27,"height":72,"weight":193,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Utah","pros":"Johnson has an enticing combination of size, length, athleticism, and coverage instincts; he has day-one starter potential.","cons":"He’s a reliable tackler, but is sometimes content to let his teammates do the dirty work; he needs to learn to be more subtle with his hands down the field.","similar_player":"Trayvon Mullen","grade":"junior","tkls":36,"tfl":2,"sacks":11,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Length and physicality","description":"Physical, athletic cornerback who excels in press coverage, lurks in off coverage, can work in the slot, and tackles well","scouting_report":"Johnson has a sturdy frame with long arms. The second-team AP All-American plays with plenty of patience in press coverage, avoiding opening his hips too early or false-stepping to let a receiver get by him. He uses a two-handed jam to disrupt wideouts and throw off timing routes. He’s extremely physical inside of 5 yards, and relies on his quick feet and oily hips to transition from a backpedal to a trailing position. Johnson has a good feel for passing off and taking over coverage responsibilities in zone looks, and has proved comfortable in multiple techniques, whether he’s playing tight press coverage or giving a cushion in off looks, when he’s good at reading a quarterback’s eyes and breaking on passes."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jaylon Johnson","year":2020,"rank":27,"height":72,"weight":193,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Utah","pros":"Johnson has an enticing combination of size, length, athleticism, and coverage instincts; he has day-one starter potential.","cons":"He’s a reliable tackler, but is sometimes content to let his teammates do the dirty work; he needs to learn to be more subtle with his hands down the field.","similar_player":"Trayvon Mullen","grade":"junior","tkls":36,"tfl":2,"sacks":11,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Length and physicality","description":"Physical, athletic cornerback who excels in press coverage, lurks in off coverage, can work in the slot, and tackles well","scouting_report":"Johnson surrendered a passer rating of 52 in coverage at Utah, per Pro Football Focus, and allowed only 44.6 percent of the targets thrown his way to be completed. He gave up three touchdowns on 944 coverage snaps. He showed off ball-hawking talent as well, picking off six passes and breaking up another 15 between the 2018 and 2019 seasons. He can play over the slot at times, and is a notably strong tackler."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jaylon Johnson","year":2020,"rank":27,"height":72,"weight":193,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Utah","pros":"Johnson has an enticing combination of size, length, athleticism, and coverage instincts; he has day-one starter potential.","cons":"He’s a reliable tackler, but is sometimes content to let his teammates do the dirty work; he needs to learn to be more subtle with his hands down the field.","similar_player":"Trayvon Mullen","grade":"junior","tkls":36,"tfl":2,"sacks":11,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Length and physicality","description":"Physical, athletic cornerback who excels in press coverage, lurks in off coverage, can work in the slot, and tackles well","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Tee Higgins","year":2020,"rank":28,"height":76,"weight":216,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Clemson","pros":"Higgins has the ability to take the top off a defense and win at the catch point; he’s got the skill-set to develop into a quarterback’s best friend on third downs and in the red zone.","cons":"He lacks top-tier speed and could struggle to separate early in his routes.","similar_player":"DeVante Parker, Kenny Golladay","grade":"junior","yds":1167,"ypr":19.8,"tds":13,"twenty_plus":22,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Catch radius, smooth athleticism","description":"Fluid big-play threat who separates late and catches everything in his area code","scouting_report":"Higgins is a big, confident wideout with a massive catch radius and exceptional focus on contested passes. The 6-foot-4, 205-pound junior caught 59 passes for 1,167 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2019, eclipsing his 936-yard, 12-touchdown line from the season prior. He’s a dangerous deep threat who averaged 19.8 yards per reception last season―good for 13th among FBS players―and uses his long arms, strong hands, and top-tier body control to reach out over defenders and pluck passes out of the air. Higgins isn’t super sudden and doesn’t possess elite speed, but he has quick feet to beat press coverage and wins with his ability to separate late in his routes; he understands leverage and how to keep defenders on his hip until the ball arrives. He has dependable hands, with just six drops on 120 catchable passes in the past two seasons, per PFF."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Tee Higgins","year":2020,"rank":28,"height":76,"weight":216,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Clemson","pros":"Higgins has the ability to take the top off a defense and win at the catch point; he’s got the skill-set to develop into a quarterback’s best friend on third downs and in the red zone.","cons":"He lacks top-tier speed and could struggle to separate early in his routes.","similar_player":"DeVante Parker, Kenny Golladay","grade":"junior","yds":1167,"ypr":19.8,"tds":13,"twenty_plus":22,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Catch radius, smooth athleticism","description":"Fluid big-play threat who separates late and catches everything in his area code","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Denzel Mims","year":2020,"rank":29,"height":75,"weight":207,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Baylor","pros":"Mims boasts top-tier athleticism and an exceptional catch radius; he should be an impact player both on deep shots downfield and in the red zone early in his career.","cons":"He has a slight frame, there are some drops on his tape, and he’s still raw as a route runner.","similar_player":"DJ Chark","grade":"rs senior","yds":1020,"ypr":15.5,"tds":12,"twenty_plus":19,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Above-the-rim playmaking","description":"Wiry big-play creator with quick feet, dangerous downfield speed, and a huge catch radius","scouting_report":"Mims is a smooth, cunning pass-catcher with a slender frame, long arms, and top-tier athleticism. He has been one of the biggest risers at the receiver position, starring at the Senior Bowl before blowing the doors off the combine by posting a 4.38-second 40 (which tied for third among WRs) and a 6.66-second three-cone (easily first). Mims combines a Brandon Lloyd–esque penchant for circus catches―his highlight reel of ridiculous grabs is worth a watch, and he notched the second most contested catches (20) in college football last season―with the ability to take the top off the defense on the outside, where he brings strong ball-tracking skills and a knack for drawing pass-interference penalties. Mims lines up all over the formation; he glides off the line of scrimmage, varies his route tempo to lull defenders to sleep, and is dangerous on double-moves, selling fakes with stutter steps and head and shoulder fakes."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Denzel Mims","year":2020,"rank":29,"height":75,"weight":207,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Baylor","pros":"Mims boasts top-tier athleticism and an exceptional catch radius; he should be an impact player both on deep shots downfield and in the red zone early in his career.","cons":"He has a slight frame, there are some drops on his tape, and he’s still raw as a route runner.","similar_player":"DJ Chark","grade":"rs senior","yds":1020,"ypr":15.5,"tds":12,"twenty_plus":19,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Above-the-rim playmaking","description":"Wiry big-play creator with quick feet, dangerous downfield speed, and a huge catch radius","scouting_report":"Mims has a well-rounded skill set that combines top-tier body control, concentration, leaping ability, and a natural feel for boxing out defenders. He’s also a good blocker in the run game. He’ll need to refine his route running at the next level, but has the athletic tools to do just that."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Denzel Mims","year":2020,"rank":29,"height":75,"weight":207,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Baylor","pros":"Mims boasts top-tier athleticism and an exceptional catch radius; he should be an impact player both on deep shots downfield and in the red zone early in his career.","cons":"He has a slight frame, there are some drops on his tape, and he’s still raw as a route runner.","similar_player":"DJ Chark","grade":"rs senior","yds":1020,"ypr":15.5,"tds":12,"twenty_plus":19,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Above-the-rim playmaking","description":"Wiry big-play creator with quick feet, dangerous downfield speed, and a huge catch radius","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Cesar Ruiz","year":2020,"rank":30,"height":75,"weight":307,"position":"Center","college":"Michigan","pros":"Ruiz is tough, physical, and steady; he has plug-and-play potential as a rookie.","cons":"He lacks elite foot quickness.","similar_player":"Erik McCoy","grade":"junior","gms":13,"strts":13,"sk_all":0,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Power and consistency","description":"Stout, reliable interior lineman with immense strength, positional versatility, and day-one starting potential","scouting_report":"Ruiz has a stocky, rotund build with massive, power-generating legs. The Wolverines product plays with strong leverage and a low center of gravity, firing out of his stance to stun defenders, handle them, and seal them away from the play. His playing style and rare power give off the impression that he could hang on the professional sumo-wrestling circuit if he wanted to make a career change."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Cesar Ruiz","year":2020,"rank":30,"height":75,"weight":307,"position":"Center","college":"Michigan","pros":"Ruiz is tough, physical, and steady; he has plug-and-play potential as a rookie.","cons":"He lacks elite foot quickness.","similar_player":"Erik McCoy","grade":"junior","gms":13,"strts":13,"sk_all":0,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Power and consistency","description":"Stout, reliable interior lineman with immense strength, positional versatility, and day-one starting potential","scouting_report":"He’s robotic in a good way with his movements: He’s quick in transitioning from snapping the ball to blocking; he effortlessly moves to the second level when uncovered; and he never panics, playing with a calm helmet, balanced base, and little wasted movement. Ruiz is a consistent pass protector, with just 19 pressures surrendered on 895 snaps over the past two seasons, per Pro Football Focus, and while he’s not the most fleet-footed blocker, he can move people and understands how to wall off opponents to create run lanes. Ruiz also brings versatility to the pros, having made 31 collegiate starts, 26 at center and five at right guard."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Cesar Ruiz","year":2020,"rank":30,"height":75,"weight":307,"position":"Center","college":"Michigan","pros":"Ruiz is tough, physical, and steady; he has plug-and-play potential as a rookie.","cons":"He lacks elite foot quickness.","similar_player":"Erik McCoy","grade":"junior","gms":13,"strts":13,"sk_all":0,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Power and consistency","description":"Stout, reliable interior lineman with immense strength, positional versatility, and day-one starting potential","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Josh Jones","year":2020,"rank":31,"height":77,"weight":319,"position":"Tackle","college":"Houston","pros":"Jones possesses an intriguing combination of athleticism, size, and nastiness in the trenches; he’s got the feet to play left tackle in the NFL.","cons":"He’s still developing his technique, lacks brute force at the point of attack, and may fit best in zone- or pulling-oriented blocking systems.","similar_player":"Terron Armstead","grade":"rs senior","gms":9,"strts":9,"sk_all":1,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Blindside-blocking upside","description":"Long offensive lineman with light feet, smooth athleticism, and the potential to develop into a stalwart at left tackle","scouting_report":"Jones has a muscular, athletic build and long arms. He’s light-footed and balanced in his pass set, and the former high school basketball star mirrors opponents like he’s defending slashers around the perimeter. He has good knee bend and quick reactions to keep opposing rushers at bay. Jones allowed just four pressures during the 2019 season, according to PFF, and had a strong week of practice at the Senior Bowl (he won North Squad Practice Player of the Week honors), stymying pass rushers in one-on-one drills."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Josh Jones","year":2020,"rank":31,"height":77,"weight":319,"position":"Tackle","college":"Houston","pros":"Jones possesses an intriguing combination of athleticism, size, and nastiness in the trenches; he’s got the feet to play left tackle in the NFL.","cons":"He’s still developing his technique, lacks brute force at the point of attack, and may fit best in zone- or pulling-oriented blocking systems.","similar_player":"Terron Armstead","grade":"rs senior","gms":9,"strts":9,"sk_all":1,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Blindside-blocking upside","description":"Long offensive lineman with light feet, smooth athleticism, and the potential to develop into a stalwart at left tackle","scouting_report":"There are times when Jones misses on his punch or strikes too late, but he showed flashes of good hand-fighting skills and his effort is unwavering. He’ll have to clean up his footwork at the next level, but has the body control and length to be a quality NFL pass blocker. Jones moves easily when pulling or blocking in space and keeps his feet churning in the run game. He’s durable, too, making 45 starts at left tackle for Houston over the past four seasons."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Josh Jones","year":2020,"rank":31,"height":77,"weight":319,"position":"Tackle","college":"Houston","pros":"Jones possesses an intriguing combination of athleticism, size, and nastiness in the trenches; he’s got the feet to play left tackle in the NFL.","cons":"He’s still developing his technique, lacks brute force at the point of attack, and may fit best in zone- or pulling-oriented blocking systems.","similar_player":"Terron Armstead","grade":"rs senior","gms":9,"strts":9,"sk_all":1,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Blindside-blocking upside","description":"Long offensive lineman with light feet, smooth athleticism, and the potential to develop into a stalwart at left tackle","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jordan Love","year":2020,"rank":32,"height":76,"weight":224,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Utah State","pros":"Love has scintillating arm talent and a high ceiling as a passer; his skill set should translate well to the combine and pro day environments.","cons":"He comes with a low floor, he turned the ball over far, far too much in 2019, and he may need some time as a backup to refine his game.","similar_player":"YOLO Marcus Mariota","grade":"rs junior","yds":3402,"ypa":7.2,"tds":20,"ints":17,"rtg":129.1,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Tools, tools, tools","description":"Dynamic signal-caller with a flick-of-the-wrist throwing style, good touch, and plenty of athleticism―but big questions around his decision-making and ball security","scouting_report":"Love is as big of a traits-based prospect as we’ll see in this draft. The 6-foot-3, 224-pound quarterback has prototypical size, athleticism, and a strong arm but took a massive step back statistically this year (partially due to a coaching change and a lack of surrounding talent). He tossed 20 touchdowns to 17 interceptions after posting a 32-to-6 touchdown-to-interception line the season prior. But his skill set and potential ceiling as a passer are sure to intrigue a few teams―and it’s notable that less-than-impressive final stat lines didn’t cause Josh Allen or Daniel Jones to fall too far in recent years."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jordan Love","year":2020,"rank":32,"height":76,"weight":224,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Utah State","pros":"Love has scintillating arm talent and a high ceiling as a passer; his skill set should translate well to the combine and pro day environments.","cons":"He comes with a low floor, he turned the ball over far, far too much in 2019, and he may need some time as a backup to refine his game.","similar_player":"YOLO Marcus Mariota","grade":"rs junior","yds":3402,"ypa":7.2,"tds":20,"ints":17,"rtg":129.1,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Tools, tools, tools","description":"Dynamic signal-caller with a flick-of-the-wrist throwing style, good touch, and plenty of athleticism―but big questions around his decision-making and ball security","scouting_report":"Love has showed off flashes of incredible touch and precise ball placement to every level of the field while operating primarily in a shotgun offense; he has the ability to manipulate defenders with his eyes; he has a pretty, catchable deep ball; and he shows willingness to attempt tight-window throws against one-on-one coverage. He throws well on the move, and when plays break down, he has the athleticism to pick up yards on the ground (he ran for 403 yards and scored nine touchdowns in three seasons at Utah State). Love can strafe, backpedal, and keep himself in a throwing posture while avoiding the rush in a muddied pocket, and he never seems fazed―even when the gates of hell apparently open up in the stands."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jordan Love","year":2020,"rank":32,"height":76,"weight":224,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Utah State","pros":"Love has scintillating arm talent and a high ceiling as a passer; his skill set should translate well to the combine and pro day environments.","cons":"He comes with a low floor, he turned the ball over far, far too much in 2019, and he may need some time as a backup to refine his game.","similar_player":"YOLO Marcus Mariota","grade":"rs junior","yds":3402,"ypa":7.2,"tds":20,"ints":17,"rtg":129.1,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Tools, tools, tools","description":"Dynamic signal-caller with a flick-of-the-wrist throwing style, good touch, and plenty of athleticism―but big questions around his decision-making and ball security","scouting_report":"That said, Love’s big plays are too often punctuated by poor ones. His ball placement is erratic at times, which is a trait that could get him in trouble. He has the ability to toggle through throws of varying velocity, but there were times when his default was to loft up a rainbow when a bullet throw was necessary. Overall, Love created far too many turnovers, and appeared to predetermine his targets while ignoring coverages."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jordan Love","year":2020,"rank":32,"height":76,"weight":224,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Utah State","pros":"Love has scintillating arm talent and a high ceiling as a passer; his skill set should translate well to the combine and pro day environments.","cons":"He comes with a low floor, he turned the ball over far, far too much in 2019, and he may need some time as a backup to refine his game.","similar_player":"YOLO Marcus Mariota","grade":"rs junior","yds":3402,"ypa":7.2,"tds":20,"ints":17,"rtg":129.1,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Tools, tools, tools","description":"Dynamic signal-caller with a flick-of-the-wrist throwing style, good touch, and plenty of athleticism―but big questions around his decision-making and ball security","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Trevon Diggs","year":2020,"rank":33,"height":73,"weight":205,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Alabama","pros":"Diggs has the frame and athletic talent to develop into a shutdown corner in the NFL.","cons":"He’s still perfecting his technique, can improve as a run defender, and may fit best on teams that employ press-man and Cover-3 looks.","similar_player":"Xavien Howard","grade":"senior","tkls":37,"tfl":3,"sacks":8,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Size and athleticism","description":"Well-built and stingy cover corner with a prototypical blend of size, speed, and physicality","scouting_report":"Diggs has a solid, muscled frame and top-tier athleticism. The former receiver and younger brother of Stefon Diggs played in all three phases for the Crimson Tide as a true freshman in 2016 before making the switch to corner as a sophomore, showing he’s capable of muscling up bigger pass catchers over the past three seasons. Diggs shows excellent awareness in zone, reads route combos, and jumps into passing lanes (as he did on a pick-six vs. Arkansas), and gave up just 13 receptions all season, according to PFF, notching eight passes defensed, three picks, and a pair of fumble recoveries."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Trevon Diggs","year":2020,"rank":33,"height":73,"weight":205,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Alabama","pros":"Diggs has the frame and athletic talent to develop into a shutdown corner in the NFL.","cons":"He’s still perfecting his technique, can improve as a run defender, and may fit best on teams that employ press-man and Cover-3 looks.","similar_player":"Xavien Howard","grade":"senior","tkls":37,"tfl":3,"sacks":8,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Size and athleticism","description":"Well-built and stingy cover corner with a prototypical blend of size, speed, and physicality","scouting_report":"As should be expected from someone who made a position change in college, Diggs is relatively raw at the position. He is best when using his size and physicality at the line of scrimmage and has receiver-like ball skills, but is inconsistent looking back for the ball in coverage. He isn’t as physical as he could be against the run. He missed nine games in 2018 with a broken foot."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Trevon Diggs","year":2020,"rank":33,"height":73,"weight":205,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Alabama","pros":"Diggs has the frame and athletic talent to develop into a shutdown corner in the NFL.","cons":"He’s still perfecting his technique, can improve as a run defender, and may fit best on teams that employ press-man and Cover-3 looks.","similar_player":"Xavien Howard","grade":"senior","tkls":37,"tfl":3,"sacks":8,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Size and athleticism","description":"Well-built and stingy cover corner with a prototypical blend of size, speed, and physicality","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Ross Blacklock","year":2020,"rank":34,"height":75,"weight":290,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"TCU","pros":"Blacklock has excellent length, top-tier athleticism, and rare first-step explosiveness; he’s seemingly always in the backfield.","cons":"His production leaves something to be desired. Teams could also question his durability, given Blacklock’s Achilles injury as a sophomore.","similar_player":"Long Maurice Hurst","grade":"junior","tkls":40,"tfl":9,"sacks":3.5,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Quick-twitch get-off","description":"Explosive, gap-shooting defensive tackle with a wrecking-ball mentality. He’s raw, but has all of the necessary traits to develop into a chaos creator.","scouting_report":"The barrel-chested Blacklock has an imposing frame and long arms. He plays with excellent flexibility and balance, and has unmistakable first-step explosiveness. The TCU star earned freshman All-American honors in 2017 before missing the 2018 season with an Achilles tear. He bounced back by recording 9.0 tackles for a loss, with 3.5 sacks, in 2019."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Ross Blacklock","year":2020,"rank":34,"height":75,"weight":290,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"TCU","pros":"Blacklock has excellent length, top-tier athleticism, and rare first-step explosiveness; he’s seemingly always in the backfield.","cons":"His production leaves something to be desired. Teams could also question his durability, given Blacklock’s Achilles injury as a sophomore.","similar_player":"Long Maurice Hurst","grade":"junior","tkls":40,"tfl":9,"sacks":3.5,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Quick-twitch get-off","description":"Explosive, gap-shooting defensive tackle with a wrecking-ball mentality. He’s raw, but has all of the necessary traits to develop into a chaos creator.","scouting_report":"He boasts springy athleticism for a big man, uncoiling out of his four-point stance to hit the guy in front of him or bound laterally to attack other gaps on stunts and twists. His hands are a blur, swiping away at blocks to send opposing linemen tumbling off-balance. Blacklock has been known to split double-teams and is generally just a pain in the ass to go against. He’s capable of dropping anchor and taking on blocks and showed the awareness and athleticism to identify and chase down screens."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Ross Blacklock","year":2020,"rank":34,"height":75,"weight":290,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"TCU","pros":"Blacklock has excellent length, top-tier athleticism, and rare first-step explosiveness; he’s seemingly always in the backfield.","cons":"His production leaves something to be desired. Teams could also question his durability, given Blacklock’s Achilles injury as a sophomore.","similar_player":"Long Maurice Hurst","grade":"junior","tkls":40,"tfl":9,"sacks":3.5,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Quick-twitch get-off","description":"Explosive, gap-shooting defensive tackle with a wrecking-ball mentality. He’s raw, but has all of the necessary traits to develop into a chaos creator.","scouting_report":"There were times when Blacklock appeared slow to react at the snap, and his production didn’t match his physical traits. (He had 5.5 sacks over the last two seasons.) He often leaned on his athleticism to shoot gaps or bull rush opponents, and will need to develop a more nuanced pass rush plan to wear down NFL offensive linemen."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Ross Blacklock","year":2020,"rank":34,"height":75,"weight":290,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"TCU","pros":"Blacklock has excellent length, top-tier athleticism, and rare first-step explosiveness; he’s seemingly always in the backfield.","cons":"His production leaves something to be desired. Teams could also question his durability, given Blacklock’s Achilles injury as a sophomore.","similar_player":"Long Maurice Hurst","grade":"junior","tkls":40,"tfl":9,"sacks":3.5,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Quick-twitch get-off","description":"Explosive, gap-shooting defensive tackle with a wrecking-ball mentality. He’s raw, but has all of the necessary traits to develop into a chaos creator.","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Damon Arnette","year":2020,"rank":35,"height":72,"weight":195,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Arnette is a highly athletic, scheme-versatile corner with excellent ball skills and a fiery style in run support.","cons":"He can be tight-hipped in coverage and has shown a lack of discipline at times—he was a penalty machine early in his career before improving in that area in 2019.","similar_player":"Marlon Humphrey","grade":"rs senior","tkls":35,"tfl":1,"sacks":8,"age":23,"main_selling_point":"Ball skills, tenacity","description":"Tough cornerback who makes plays on the ball, knows how to defend the run, and offers schematic versatility","scouting_report":"Arnette has a compact, athletic frame and plays with an aggressive, tenacious demeanor. He brings tremendous versatility, with experience lining up on both the inside and outside, in press and off coverage, and in man and zone looks. In press, he utilizes a one-handed jam to disrupt timing and reroute opposing receivers. And when playing in off coverage or zone looks, he scans the field and reads the quarterback’s eyes, using his understanding of route combinations to jump into passing lanes; for example, take his pick-six against Indiana."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Damon Arnette","year":2020,"rank":35,"height":72,"weight":195,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Arnette is a highly athletic, scheme-versatile corner with excellent ball skills and a fiery style in run support.","cons":"He can be tight-hipped in coverage and has shown a lack of discipline at times—he was a penalty machine early in his career before improving in that area in 2019.","similar_player":"Marlon Humphrey","grade":"rs senior","tkls":35,"tfl":1,"sacks":8,"age":23,"main_selling_point":"Ball skills, tenacity","description":"Tough cornerback who makes plays on the ball, knows how to defend the run, and offers schematic versatility","scouting_report":"The Buckeyes defender has a good feel for when to look back and find the ball, and competes all the way through the catch process, swiping and stabbing at the pigskin even after it’s in a receiver’s grasp. He recorded four interceptions and 22 passes defensed in his final three seasons at Ohio State, cementing his reputation as a reliable run defender."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Damon Arnette","year":2020,"rank":35,"height":72,"weight":195,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Arnette is a highly athletic, scheme-versatile corner with excellent ball skills and a fiery style in run support.","cons":"He can be tight-hipped in coverage and has shown a lack of discipline at times—he was a penalty machine early in his career before improving in that area in 2019.","similar_player":"Marlon Humphrey","grade":"rs senior","tkls":35,"tfl":1,"sacks":8,"age":23,"main_selling_point":"Ball skills, tenacity","description":"Tough cornerback who makes plays on the ball, knows how to defend the run, and offers schematic versatility","scouting_report":"Arnette can get into trouble if he misses on the jam, allowing receivers into his body or letting them get a step on him. He also can be a beat slow when transitioning to his trailing technique."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Damon Arnette","year":2020,"rank":35,"height":72,"weight":195,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Arnette is a highly athletic, scheme-versatile corner with excellent ball skills and a fiery style in run support.","cons":"He can be tight-hipped in coverage and has shown a lack of discipline at times—he was a penalty machine early in his career before improving in that area in 2019.","similar_player":"Marlon Humphrey","grade":"rs senior","tkls":35,"tfl":1,"sacks":8,"age":23,"main_selling_point":"Ball skills, tenacity","description":"Tough cornerback who makes plays on the ball, knows how to defend the run, and offers schematic versatility","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"A.J. Terrell","year":2020,"rank":36,"height":73,"weight":195,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Clemson","pros":"Terrell combines excellent length with lightning-quick feet and top-tier athleticism to consistently keep receivers in his hip pocket.","cons":"He lacks the stop-to-start acceleration of smaller corners. NFL decision-makers may also have his national championship game struggles against LSU in mind on draft day.","similar_player":"Greedy Williams","grade":"junior","tkls":34,"tfl":2,"sacks":4,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Sticky coverage chops","description":"Long-limbed corner with quick feet and experience playing multiple coverage techniques","scouting_report":"Terrell has a sinewy, high-cut frame with extremely long arms. The former five-star recruit uses his length well in all areas: He administers a forceful jam in press looks, grapples with receivers down the field, and gets his hands up to knock the ball away at the catch point. He racked up six interceptions and 13 passes defensed in three seasons at Clemson. For a taller corner, he’s shockingly smooth in transitioning from his backpedal to trailing techniques, and has few issues keeping pace with receivers down the field. He also shows an innate awareness for when to turn his head and play the ball."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"A.J. Terrell","year":2020,"rank":36,"height":73,"weight":195,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Clemson","pros":"Terrell combines excellent length with lightning-quick feet and top-tier athleticism to consistently keep receivers in his hip pocket.","cons":"He lacks the stop-to-start acceleration of smaller corners. NFL decision-makers may also have his national championship game struggles against LSU in mind on draft day.","similar_player":"Greedy Williams","grade":"junior","tkls":34,"tfl":2,"sacks":4,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Sticky coverage chops","description":"Long-limbed corner with quick feet and experience playing multiple coverage techniques","scouting_report":"Terrell is a blur as a blitzer off the edge and a strong tackler against the run. He can get grabby late in routes, a habit that could draw flags at the next level. He also has a tendency to cede ground on comeback and hitch routes."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"A.J. Terrell","year":2020,"rank":36,"height":73,"weight":195,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Clemson","pros":"Terrell combines excellent length with lightning-quick feet and top-tier athleticism to consistently keep receivers in his hip pocket.","cons":"He lacks the stop-to-start acceleration of smaller corners. NFL decision-makers may also have his national championship game struggles against LSU in mind on draft day.","similar_player":"Greedy Williams","grade":"junior","tkls":34,"tfl":2,"sacks":4,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Sticky coverage chops","description":"Long-limbed corner with quick feet and experience playing multiple coverage techniques","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Kristian Fulton","year":2020,"rank":37,"height":72,"weight":197,"position":"Cornerback","college":"LSU","pros":"Fulton has an ideal blend of size and speed and is incredibly sticky in coverage.","cons":"He is not a tough, physical tackler and it may be a red flag for some teams that he struggled in coverage against Clemson in the national championship game.","similar_player":"A.J. Bouye, Chidobe Awuzie","grade":"senior","tkls":38,"tfl":1,"sacks":14,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Sticky coverage talent","description":"Well-built cornerback with excellent instincts, a knack for consistently tight coverage, and good ball skills","scouting_report":"Fulton has a muscular frame, good athleticism, and plenty of length. The former five-star recruit plays with excellent balance and wastes no movements when backpedaling or flipping his hips in coverage. He rarely gives up much separation in man coverage looks―sticking close to opponents with a combination of quickness and route anticipation—and has the speed to hang with receivers all the way down the field. In zone looks, he shows good instincts, reading the quarterback’s eyes to jump routes and put himself in a position to make a play. Fulton broke up 14 passes (tied for eighth among all defenders) and notched one pick and 31 tackles in 13 games in 2019. While Fulton can play with physicality in press, his tackling often lacks oomph. He missed the 2017 season to suspension after tampering with an NCAA drug test."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Kristian Fulton","year":2020,"rank":37,"height":72,"weight":197,"position":"Cornerback","college":"LSU","pros":"Fulton has an ideal blend of size and speed and is incredibly sticky in coverage.","cons":"He is not a tough, physical tackler and it may be a red flag for some teams that he struggled in coverage against Clemson in the national championship game.","similar_player":"A.J. Bouye, Chidobe Awuzie","grade":"senior","tkls":38,"tfl":1,"sacks":14,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Sticky coverage talent","description":"Well-built cornerback with excellent instincts, a knack for consistently tight coverage, and good ball skills","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Grant Delpit","year":2020,"rank":38,"height":74,"weight":213,"position":"Safety","college":"LSU","pros":"Delpit displayed rare coverage instincts, and has the athleticism to be a factor against the run and as a blizter.","cons":"He missed far too many tackles last season.","similar_player":"Minkah Fitzpatrick","grade":"junior","tkls":65,"tfl":2,"sacks":7,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Range and ball-hawking talent","description":"Versatile safety who lines up all over the secondary and always seems to know where the football is going; tackling became a major issue in 2019","scouting_report":"Delpit is a quick-twitch defensive back with a wiry frame and top-tier length. The Jim Thorpe Award winner (given to the nation’s best defensive back) and second-team AP All-American moves all over the formation, playing deep, over the slot, and in the box. He delivers big hits in run support and is an explosive blitzer who shoots gaps and makes plays in the backfield. It’s Delpit’s play-recognition skills, though, that separate him from the field: He reads route combinations and quarterbacks’ eyes, jumping routes or putting himself in a position to make a play. In coverage, he can flip his hips and run with pass catchers, turn and find the ball like cornerback, and break up or intercept the pass. He has excellent range and ball skills, and has netted seven picks, 16 passes defensed, seven sacks, and 139 tackles in the past two seasons."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Grant Delpit","year":2020,"rank":38,"height":74,"weight":213,"position":"Safety","college":"LSU","pros":"Delpit displayed rare coverage instincts, and has the athleticism to be a factor against the run and as a blizter.","cons":"He missed far too many tackles last season.","similar_player":"Minkah Fitzpatrick","grade":"junior","tkls":65,"tfl":2,"sacks":7,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Range and ball-hawking talent","description":"Versatile safety who lines up all over the secondary and always seems to know where the football is going; tackling became a major issue in 2019","scouting_report":"Tackling became a big red flag for the junior playmaker this season, though, with Delpit missing at least one tackle in all but one game. He’ll have to clean up that issue and avoid relying too much on shoulder shivers when trying to get off blocks; he’s too easily sealed out of the play at times."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Grant Delpit","year":2020,"rank":38,"height":74,"weight":213,"position":"Safety","college":"LSU","pros":"Delpit displayed rare coverage instincts, and has the athleticism to be a factor against the run and as a blizter.","cons":"He missed far too many tackles last season.","similar_player":"Minkah Fitzpatrick","grade":"junior","tkls":65,"tfl":2,"sacks":7,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Range and ball-hawking talent","description":"Versatile safety who lines up all over the secondary and always seems to know where the football is going; tackling became a major issue in 2019","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jalen Reagor","year":2020,"rank":39,"height":71,"weight":206,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"TCU","pros":"Reagor is an explosive playmaker who’s dangerous on sweeps, screens, and handoffs—and he has the speed to take the top off a defense on the outside.","cons":"His drops could be a concern, and he will need to expand and refine his route tree at the next level.","similar_player":"Brandin Cooks","grade":"junior","yds":611,"ypr":14.2,"tds":5,"twenty_plus":9,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Rocket-booster speed","description":"Electric pass catcher with turbo acceleration and surprising high-point skills whose production dropped in 2019","scouting_report":"Reagor is a muscled-up pass catcher with a compact frame that’s built for the NFL. His track background is apparent on tape―he’s a smooth athlete with incredible explosiveness in the short area and the top-end speed to take the top off a defense. The junior pass catcher made Bruce Feldman's preseason “Freaks List” thanks to his incredible weight-room prowess, including a 620-pound squat, a 380-pound bench, and a 380-pound clean. For context, Saquon Barkley and his tree-trunk quads squat 650 pounds."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jalen Reagor","year":2020,"rank":39,"height":71,"weight":206,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"TCU","pros":"Reagor is an explosive playmaker who’s dangerous on sweeps, screens, and handoffs—and he has the speed to take the top off a defense on the outside.","cons":"His drops could be a concern, and he will need to expand and refine his route tree at the next level.","similar_player":"Brandin Cooks","grade":"junior","yds":611,"ypr":14.2,"tds":5,"twenty_plus":9,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Rocket-booster speed","description":"Electric pass catcher with turbo acceleration and surprising high-point skills whose production dropped in 2019","scouting_report":"The Horned Frogs star has some drops on his tape, but at 5-foot-10 and 196 pounds, he’s surprisingly adept at going up and making tough catches away from his body in traffic, displaying good high-point timing and concentration to reel balls in. Reagor is a shifty return man with jitterbug quicks that help him find daylight, and averaged 20.8 yards per return on punts in 2019. His receiving numbers were anything but jaw-dropping in 2019 thanks in part to subpar quarterback play, and his 43 catches for 611 yards and five touchdowns represented a disappointing dropoff from the season prior, when he posted a 72-catch, 1,061-yard, nine-touchdown line while adding 170 yards and two scores on the ground. But context for Reagor’s statistical setback is important: As a team, TCU’s offense netted just 2,444 passing yards and 15 total passing touchdowns in 2019―giving Reagor a 25-percent yardage share and 33-percent touchdown share of that unit."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jalen Reagor","year":2020,"rank":39,"height":71,"weight":206,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"TCU","pros":"Reagor is an explosive playmaker who’s dangerous on sweeps, screens, and handoffs—and he has the speed to take the top off a defense on the outside.","cons":"His drops could be a concern, and he will need to expand and refine his route tree at the next level.","similar_player":"Brandin Cooks","grade":"junior","yds":611,"ypr":14.2,"tds":5,"twenty_plus":9,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Rocket-booster speed","description":"Electric pass catcher with turbo acceleration and surprising high-point skills whose production dropped in 2019","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Brandon Aiyuk","year":2020,"rank":40,"height":72,"weight":205,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Arizona State","pros":"Aiyuk has game-breaking speed with the ball in his hands.","cons":"He needs to refine and expand his route tree at the next level, and he had just one season of high-end production at Arizona State.","similar_player":"D.J. Moore","grade":"senior","yds":1192,"ypr":18.3,"tds":8,"twenty_plus":17,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Big-play talent","description":"Quick-twitch pass catcher with the potential to find pay dirt every time he touches the ball","scouting_report":"Aiyuk has a tall, well-built frame, absurdly long arms, and a springy lower half. The former junior college transfer is lightning quick at the line of scrimmage, sudden in and out of breaks, and elusive after the catch thanks to his turbo acceleration and ability to change direction without gearing down. He plucks the ball away from his body and brushes off attempted arm tackles like they’re nothing. He’s a big play waiting to happen: He had six 50-plus-yard plays in 2019 (tied for fourth in college football), including three of 70-plus yards (tied for second)."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Brandon Aiyuk","year":2020,"rank":40,"height":72,"weight":205,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Arizona State","pros":"Aiyuk has game-breaking speed with the ball in his hands.","cons":"He needs to refine and expand his route tree at the next level, and he had just one season of high-end production at Arizona State.","similar_player":"D.J. Moore","grade":"senior","yds":1192,"ypr":18.3,"tds":8,"twenty_plus":17,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Big-play talent","description":"Quick-twitch pass catcher with the potential to find pay dirt every time he touches the ball","scouting_report":"Aiyuk proved to be a threat in the return game, too. He conjures images of Stanford-era Ty Montgomery as a kick and punt returner, averaging 31.9 yards per kick return and 16.1 yards per punt return in 2019. He took a punt to the house against Oregon State and returned a kick 97 yards against USC."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Brandon Aiyuk","year":2020,"rank":40,"height":72,"weight":205,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Arizona State","pros":"Aiyuk has game-breaking speed with the ball in his hands.","cons":"He needs to refine and expand his route tree at the next level, and he had just one season of high-end production at Arizona State.","similar_player":"D.J. Moore","grade":"senior","yds":1192,"ypr":18.3,"tds":8,"twenty_plus":17,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Big-play talent","description":"Quick-twitch pass catcher with the potential to find pay dirt every time he touches the ball","scouting_report":"The Sun Devils product was named third-team AP All-American in 2019 after reeling in 65 passes for 1,192 yards and eight scores. He’s raw as a route runner and inconsistent in contested-catch situations, but the upside is unmistakable. His ability to break huge plays should give defenses headaches from the moment he enters the league."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Brandon Aiyuk","year":2020,"rank":40,"height":72,"weight":205,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Arizona State","pros":"Aiyuk has game-breaking speed with the ball in his hands.","cons":"He needs to refine and expand his route tree at the next level, and he had just one season of high-end production at Arizona State.","similar_player":"D.J. Moore","grade":"senior","yds":1192,"ypr":18.3,"tds":8,"twenty_plus":17,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Big-play talent","description":"Quick-twitch pass catcher with the potential to find pay dirt every time he touches the ball","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Clyde Edwards-Helaire","year":2020,"rank":41,"height":67,"weight":207,"position":"Running Back","college":"LSU","pros":"Edwards-Helaire brings a true three-down skill set to the NFL. He’s a creative inside runner, has the speed to bounce to the outside, and is an explosive playmaker in the passing attack.","cons":"His lack of prototypical size could pigeonhole him into a running-back-by-committee role.","similar_player":"Mini Maurice Jones-Drew","grade":"junior","yds":1414,"tds":16,"ypc":6.6,"twenty_plus":19,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Elusiveness","description":"Short, stocky runner with sweet feet, juke-you-out-of-your-jock lateral quickness, and natural chops in the passing game","scouting_report":"Edwards-Helaire has a thick, compact build and extremely quick feet. The Tigers standout employs devastatingly effective jump cuts and whirling-dervish spin moves that constantly leave defenders lunging for air. He’s the Ann Veal of 2020 prospects—seemingly nothing can knock him over because he runs with such a low center of gravity. Edwards-Helaire broke 70 tackles on 214 carries last season, gaining 782 yards after contact, according to Pro Football Focus. He finished the campaign with 1,414 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns, adding 55 catches for 453 yards with another score. He also returned kickoffs over his last three seasons on campus, averaging 21.9 yards per return."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Clyde Edwards-Helaire","year":2020,"rank":41,"height":67,"weight":207,"position":"Running Back","college":"LSU","pros":"Edwards-Helaire brings a true three-down skill set to the NFL. He’s a creative inside runner, has the speed to bounce to the outside, and is an explosive playmaker in the passing attack.","cons":"His lack of prototypical size could pigeonhole him into a running-back-by-committee role.","similar_player":"Mini Maurice Jones-Drew","grade":"junior","yds":1414,"tds":16,"ypc":6.6,"twenty_plus":19,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Elusiveness","description":"Short, stocky runner with sweet feet, juke-you-out-of-your-jock lateral quickness, and natural chops in the passing game","scouting_report":"As a player with a three-down skill set, Edwards-Helaire is a dynamic pass catcher out of the backfield; he leaves linebackers flat-footed with sharp angle routes, has proved capable of running vertical routes, and boasts good hands. He can turn a short dump-off into a long gain thanks to his turbo-charged acceleration and uncommon elusiveness after the catch."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Clyde Edwards-Helaire","year":2020,"rank":41,"height":67,"weight":207,"position":"Running Back","college":"LSU","pros":"Edwards-Helaire brings a true three-down skill set to the NFL. He’s a creative inside runner, has the speed to bounce to the outside, and is an explosive playmaker in the passing attack.","cons":"His lack of prototypical size could pigeonhole him into a running-back-by-committee role.","similar_player":"Mini Maurice Jones-Drew","grade":"junior","yds":1414,"tds":16,"ypc":6.6,"twenty_plus":19,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Elusiveness","description":"Short, stocky runner with sweet feet, juke-you-out-of-your-jock lateral quickness, and natural chops in the passing game","scouting_report":"Edwards-Helaire isn’t a push-the-pile type of battering ram; he simply doesn’t have the mass, and that issue can crop up in pass protection, where he’s effective at squaring up blitzers but inconsistent at dropping anchor and holding the rush at bay. CEH brings excellent ball security, though: He had just two fumbles (one lost) on 439 college touches."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Clyde Edwards-Helaire","year":2020,"rank":41,"height":67,"weight":207,"position":"Running Back","college":"LSU","pros":"Edwards-Helaire brings a true three-down skill set to the NFL. He’s a creative inside runner, has the speed to bounce to the outside, and is an explosive playmaker in the passing attack.","cons":"His lack of prototypical size could pigeonhole him into a running-back-by-committee role.","similar_player":"Mini Maurice Jones-Drew","grade":"junior","yds":1414,"tds":16,"ypc":6.6,"twenty_plus":19,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Elusiveness","description":"Short, stocky runner with sweet feet, juke-you-out-of-your-jock lateral quickness, and natural chops in the passing game","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Yetur Gross-Matos","year":2020,"rank":42,"height":77,"weight":266,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Penn State","pros":"Gross-Matos has top-tier upside thanks to a rare blend of length and explosiveness; he’s still just scratching the surface of his potential as an edge defender.","cons":"He was named in a recently filed hazing lawsuit. The suit says Gross-Matos and others “facilitated a campaign to harass and haze the lowerclassmen.”","similar_player":"Montez Sweat","grade":"junior","tkls":40,"tfl":15,"sacks":9.5,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Length and athletic upside","description":"Long-levered defensive end with the size and explosiveness to develop into an elite pass rusher","scouting_report":"Gross-Matos is a tall, high-cut edge rusher with a nice get-off and the ability to set a strong edge. He’s an effective pass rusher and run defender who posted at least 8.0 sacks in each of the past two seasons and 33.5 tackles for loss in that 23-game stretch (including 20.0 in 2018). The Penn State standout has extremely long arms that give him a reach advantage against just about every opponent he faces; he knows how to keep offensive linemen at bay and boasts a massive tackling radius. He hits like a Mack truck when he gets a line on the quarterback and shows flashes of good bend to turn the corner or duck beneath a block."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Yetur Gross-Matos","year":2020,"rank":42,"height":77,"weight":266,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Penn State","pros":"Gross-Matos has top-tier upside thanks to a rare blend of length and explosiveness; he’s still just scratching the surface of his potential as an edge defender.","cons":"He was named in a recently filed hazing lawsuit. The suit says Gross-Matos and others “facilitated a campaign to harass and haze the lowerclassmen.”","similar_player":"Montez Sweat","grade":"junior","tkls":40,"tfl":15,"sacks":9.5,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Length and athletic upside","description":"Long-levered defensive end with the size and explosiveness to develop into an elite pass rusher","scouting_report":"Gross-Matos should offer some positional and schematic versatility. He has the athleticism and length to play either side in a four-man front, bump inside to play the three-technique spot in nickel situations, or line up on the edge as an outside linebacker. But he may need to bulk up and refine his pass-rushing repertoire to excel in any scheme."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Yetur Gross-Matos","year":2020,"rank":42,"height":77,"weight":266,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Penn State","pros":"Gross-Matos has top-tier upside thanks to a rare blend of length and explosiveness; he’s still just scratching the surface of his potential as an edge defender.","cons":"He was named in a recently filed hazing lawsuit. The suit says Gross-Matos and others “facilitated a campaign to harass and haze the lowerclassmen.”","similar_player":"Montez Sweat","grade":"junior","tkls":40,"tfl":15,"sacks":9.5,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Length and athletic upside","description":"Long-levered defensive end with the size and explosiveness to develop into an elite pass rusher","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Zack Baun","year":2020,"rank":43,"height":74,"weight":238,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Wisconsin","pros":"Baun has the athleticism, savvy, and versatility to shine in multiple roles for a defense.","cons":"Some teams may see him as a tweener who’s too small to play as a full-time hand-in-the-dirt pass rusher. He posted just one season of elite college production.","similar_player":"Kyle Van Noy","grade":"rs senior","tkls":76,"tfl":19.5,"sacks":12.5,"age":23,"main_selling_point":"Versatility and athleticism","description":"Dynamic edge rusher with a natural feel for dropping back into coverage","scouting_report":"Baun is a highly athletic, versatile defender who brings an explosive first step as a pass rusher and fluidity and instincts in coverage. He posted a breakout campaign in 2019, racking up 19.5 tackles for a loss, including 12.5 sacks―finishing behind only Chase Young in the Big Ten in both metrics. The Wisconsin product’s background as a high school sprinter, basketball star, and dual-threat quarterback shows up in his game: His quick-twitch get-off causes problems for slower opposing linemen, he can dip and bend around the corner, and he has a burgeoning spin move."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Zack Baun","year":2020,"rank":43,"height":74,"weight":238,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Wisconsin","pros":"Baun has the athleticism, savvy, and versatility to shine in multiple roles for a defense.","cons":"Some teams may see him as a tweener who’s too small to play as a full-time hand-in-the-dirt pass rusher. He posted just one season of elite college production.","similar_player":"Kyle Van Noy","grade":"rs senior","tkls":76,"tfl":19.5,"sacks":12.5,"age":23,"main_selling_point":"Versatility and athleticism","description":"Dynamic edge rusher with a natural feel for dropping back into coverage","scouting_report":"Baun is tough and physical when setting the edge against the run, and he anticipates route combinations when dropping back off the line. He reads the quarterback’s eyes to jump into passing lanes, too―as he did on this pick-six against Michigan State in 2019. Baun may lack the size and power to play as a full-time NFL edge rusher, but his athleticism, schematic versatility, and three-down skill set should make him an intriguing wild-card piece for an innovative defensive coordinator."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Zack Baun","year":2020,"rank":43,"height":74,"weight":238,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Wisconsin","pros":"Baun has the athleticism, savvy, and versatility to shine in multiple roles for a defense.","cons":"Some teams may see him as a tweener who’s too small to play as a full-time hand-in-the-dirt pass rusher. He posted just one season of elite college production.","similar_player":"Kyle Van Noy","grade":"rs senior","tkls":76,"tfl":19.5,"sacks":12.5,"age":23,"main_selling_point":"Versatility and athleticism","description":"Dynamic edge rusher with a natural feel for dropping back into coverage","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Terrell Lewis","year":2020,"rank":44,"height":77,"weight":262,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Alabama","pros":"Lewis has the length and athletic traits to develop into a dominant edge rusher in any scheme.","cons":"His injury history and lack of experience are red flags that could give teams pause.","similar_player":"Kemoko Turay","grade":"rs junior","tkls":31,"tfl":11.5,"sacks":6,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Upside, upside, and more upside","description":"Long, bendy edge defender with schematic versatility and intriguing potential—but a lack of experience after suffering season-ending injuries in both 2017 and 2018","scouting_report":"Lewis has an angular, trim build with extremely long levers and a massive 83.5-inch wingspan. The former five-star recruit took a circuitous route to his breakout 2019 campaign for the Crimson Tide, missing 10 games in 2017 with an elbow injury and the entire 2018 campaign with an ACL tear. Yet Lewis played a versatile role for Alabama last season, alternating between a two- and a three-point stance while notching 11.5 tackles for a loss, including 6.0 sacks, and two passes defensed to go with one of the top third- and fourth-down pressure rates in college football (27.6 percent), per Pro Football Focus. His overall pressure rate (19.8 percent) ranked third among edge rushers with 100 or more pass rushing snaps."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Terrell Lewis","year":2020,"rank":44,"height":77,"weight":262,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Alabama","pros":"Lewis has the length and athletic traits to develop into a dominant edge rusher in any scheme.","cons":"His injury history and lack of experience are red flags that could give teams pause.","similar_player":"Kemoko Turay","grade":"rs junior","tkls":31,"tfl":11.5,"sacks":6,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Upside, upside, and more upside","description":"Long, bendy edge defender with schematic versatility and intriguing potential—but a lack of experience after suffering season-ending injuries in both 2017 and 2018","scouting_report":"Lewis covers a lot of ground with long strides, boasts plenty of first-step quickness to stress the edge against offensive tackles, and features deadly inside countermoves to beat opponents who overcompensate. He uses a long-armed stab to lift offensive linemen off their feet and into the pocket, and he’s always trying to get his hands into throwing lanes. In coverage, he’s fluid while dropping back and natural while moving around in space."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Terrell Lewis","year":2020,"rank":44,"height":77,"weight":262,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Alabama","pros":"Lewis has the length and athletic traits to develop into a dominant edge rusher in any scheme.","cons":"His injury history and lack of experience are red flags that could give teams pause.","similar_player":"Kemoko Turay","grade":"rs junior","tkls":31,"tfl":11.5,"sacks":6,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Upside, upside, and more upside","description":"Long, bendy edge defender with schematic versatility and intriguing potential—but a lack of experience after suffering season-ending injuries in both 2017 and 2018","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Cam Akers","year":2020,"rank":45,"height":70,"weight":217,"position":"Running Back","college":"Florida State","pros":"Akers is a physical and elusive ballcarrier with top-tier athleticism and the ability to play on all three downs.","cons":"He lacked chunk plays, ball security was an issue at times, and he danced behind the line a little too often instead of just putting his foot in the ground to get downhill.","similar_player":"Aaron Jones","grade":"junior","yds":1144,"tds":14,"ypc":5,"twenty_plus":10,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Toughness and athleticism","description":"Athletic, rugged runner with scintillating quickness, tackle-breaking talent, and pass-catching chops","scouting_report":"Akers has a compact, sturdy frame with a thick lower half and electric feet. The former five-star recruit flew under the radar while playing behind a consistently poor offensive line, but showed tackle-breaking prowess, toughness, and creativity as a runner nonetheless. Akers runs with a wide gait, which helps him maintain a low center of gravity, turn on a dime, bound from gap-to-gap, and slash through small openings in the line. Despite being contacted at or behind the line of scrimmage more often than any other FBS back, according to Pro Football Focus, Akers consistently showed that he could make something out of nothing, rushing for 1,144 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2019 while adding 30 receptions for 225 yards and four scores through the air."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Cam Akers","year":2020,"rank":45,"height":70,"weight":217,"position":"Running Back","college":"Florida State","pros":"Akers is a physical and elusive ballcarrier with top-tier athleticism and the ability to play on all three downs.","cons":"He lacked chunk plays, ball security was an issue at times, and he danced behind the line a little too often instead of just putting his foot in the ground to get downhill.","similar_player":"Aaron Jones","grade":"junior","yds":1144,"tds":14,"ypc":5,"twenty_plus":10,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Toughness and athleticism","description":"Athletic, rugged runner with scintillating quickness, tackle-breaking talent, and pass-catching chops","scouting_report":"Akers runs behind his pads and is not afraid to take on tackle attempts. He’s deft at deflecting contact, regularly spinning, twirling, and jumping through defenders. He wasn’t used much as a route runner out of the backfield but makes himself available to his QB when things break down, can pick up yards after the catch, and is patient on screens―allowing blockers to seal off defenders before picking his lanes. Akers did a good job of squaring up and stale-mating blitzers in pass protection. He didn’t have many explosive plays in 2019, with just eight rushes of 20-plus yards (which ranked 60th nationally), but he’s a dynamic, complete back who brings three-down starter potential early in his career."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Cam Akers","year":2020,"rank":45,"height":70,"weight":217,"position":"Running Back","college":"Florida State","pros":"Akers is a physical and elusive ballcarrier with top-tier athleticism and the ability to play on all three downs.","cons":"He lacked chunk plays, ball security was an issue at times, and he danced behind the line a little too often instead of just putting his foot in the ground to get downhill.","similar_player":"Aaron Jones","grade":"junior","yds":1144,"tds":14,"ypc":5,"twenty_plus":10,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Toughness and athleticism","description":"Athletic, rugged runner with scintillating quickness, tackle-breaking talent, and pass-catching chops","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Ashtyn Davis","year":2020,"rank":46,"height":73,"weight":202,"position":"Safety","college":"Cal","pros":"Davis has speed that can’t be taught―and he’s still just scratching the surface of his potential.","cons":"He lacks size and length and can be too bold in pursuit, causing him to overrun plays or miss tackles.","similar_player":"Damarious Randall","grade":"senior","tkls":57,"tfl":2,"sacks":4,"age":23,"main_selling_point":"Rare play speed","description":"Aggressive, versatile safety with turbo-charged acceleration, satellite-dish range, and plenty of pop in his pads","scouting_report":"Davis is a wiry, athletic safety with good height, short arms, and excellent sideline-to-sideline speed. The Cal product ascended from unheralded walk-on to potential first-round pick in large part because his track background translates to the football field. The first-team All-American hurdler has uncommon range in the back end, as he can hit the turbo boosters and close tons of ground on would-be pass catchers. Davis started his college career as a corner (and some NFL teams may want to use him at that spot) but eventually switched over to safety, operating primarily out of one- and two-high looks."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Ashtyn Davis","year":2020,"rank":46,"height":73,"weight":202,"position":"Safety","college":"Cal","pros":"Davis has speed that can’t be taught―and he’s still just scratching the surface of his potential.","cons":"He lacks size and length and can be too bold in pursuit, causing him to overrun plays or miss tackles.","similar_player":"Damarious Randall","grade":"senior","tkls":57,"tfl":2,"sacks":4,"age":23,"main_selling_point":"Rare play speed","description":"Aggressive, versatile safety with turbo-charged acceleration, satellite-dish range, and plenty of pop in his pads","scouting_report":"He started 33 games for Cal, showing good coverage instincts and reading route combinations to arrive at the intended target. When aligned as a single-high safety, he tallied more combined interceptions and forced incompletions than catches allowed, per PFF."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Ashtyn Davis","year":2020,"rank":46,"height":73,"weight":202,"position":"Safety","college":"Cal","pros":"Davis has speed that can’t be taught―and he’s still just scratching the surface of his potential.","cons":"He lacks size and length and can be too bold in pursuit, causing him to overrun plays or miss tackles.","similar_player":"Damarious Randall","grade":"senior","tkls":57,"tfl":2,"sacks":4,"age":23,"main_selling_point":"Rare play speed","description":"Aggressive, versatile safety with turbo-charged acceleration, satellite-dish range, and plenty of pop in his pads","scouting_report":"Davis doesn’t have the size to play up in the box, but can line up in the slot and has experience on the outside. When aligned deep, he flies downhill and looks to deliver hits, and brings some oomph as a hitter. He can be overaggressive at times, and is still developing a natural feel for the position. Even when he takes steps in the wrong direction, though, he has such incredible speed that he can make up ground on opponents."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Ashtyn Davis","year":2020,"rank":46,"height":73,"weight":202,"position":"Safety","college":"Cal","pros":"Davis has speed that can’t be taught―and he’s still just scratching the surface of his potential.","cons":"He lacks size and length and can be too bold in pursuit, causing him to overrun plays or miss tackles.","similar_player":"Damarious Randall","grade":"senior","tkls":57,"tfl":2,"sacks":4,"age":23,"main_selling_point":"Rare play speed","description":"Aggressive, versatile safety with turbo-charged acceleration, satellite-dish range, and plenty of pop in his pads","scouting_report":"Davis had surgery to repair a groin injury at the end of 2019, forcing him to miss his team’s bowl game and the Senior Bowl. He was a dangerous kick returner early in his career and also brings potential value in that area in the pros."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Ashtyn Davis","year":2020,"rank":46,"height":73,"weight":202,"position":"Safety","college":"Cal","pros":"Davis has speed that can’t be taught―and he’s still just scratching the surface of his potential.","cons":"He lacks size and length and can be too bold in pursuit, causing him to overrun plays or miss tackles.","similar_player":"Damarious Randall","grade":"senior","tkls":57,"tfl":2,"sacks":4,"age":23,"main_selling_point":"Rare play speed","description":"Aggressive, versatile safety with turbo-charged acceleration, satellite-dish range, and plenty of pop in his pads","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Michael Pittman Jr.","year":2020,"rank":47,"height":76,"weight":223,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"USC","pros":"Pittman checks a lot of boxes as a tough, smart, and reliable pass-catcher with inside/outside versatility and immediate special teams value.","cons":"He lacks the suddenness to create much separation as a route runner and posted just one season of high-end production at USC.","similar_player":"Allen Robinson","grade":"senior","yds":1275,"ypr":12.6,"tds":11,"twenty_plus":17,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Size, automatic hands","description":"Big, smooth wideout with great length, play strength, ball-tracking skills, and the ability to line up outside or in the slot","scouting_report":"Pittman is a tall, well-built pass catcher with long arms, a huge catch radius, and soft, reliable hands; he dropped just five passes on 254 college targets. The second-team All-American and Biletnikoff finalist boasts an NFL pedigree―he’s the son of former NFL running back Michael Pittman who played in the NFL for 11 seasons and won a Super Bowl with the Buccaneers―and while he didn’t follow in his father’s footsteps position-wise, the younter Pittman has plenty of running back toughness. He racked up 101 catches for 1,275 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2019 while lining up all over the formation."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Michael Pittman Jr.","year":2020,"rank":47,"height":76,"weight":223,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"USC","pros":"Pittman checks a lot of boxes as a tough, smart, and reliable pass-catcher with inside/outside versatility and immediate special teams value.","cons":"He lacks the suddenness to create much separation as a route runner and posted just one season of high-end production at USC.","similar_player":"Allen Robinson","grade":"senior","yds":1275,"ypr":12.6,"tds":11,"twenty_plus":17,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Size, automatic hands","description":"Big, smooth wideout with great length, play strength, ball-tracking skills, and the ability to line up outside or in the slot","scouting_report":"From the outside, Pittman is a dangerous deep threat, combining build-up speed, ball-tracking skills, and catch-point physicality. When aligned in the slot, he’s shown the run-after-the-catch talent to be utilized on screens and quick-game routes, where he’s strong off the line and at his route stem and is capable of breaking tackles in the open field. He’s a core special teams contributor as well, which should give him a good chance to suit up and contribute from day one. He lacks suddenness as a route runner but makes up for it with physicality and a feel for leveraging his size at the catch point. Pittman reminds me of former Spurs star Tim Duncan in that nothing he does is all that flashy or exciting, but he just consistently gets the job done."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Michael Pittman Jr.","year":2020,"rank":47,"height":76,"weight":223,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"USC","pros":"Pittman checks a lot of boxes as a tough, smart, and reliable pass-catcher with inside/outside versatility and immediate special teams value.","cons":"He lacks the suddenness to create much separation as a route runner and posted just one season of high-end production at USC.","similar_player":"Allen Robinson","grade":"senior","yds":1275,"ypr":12.6,"tds":11,"twenty_plus":17,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Size, automatic hands","description":"Big, smooth wideout with great length, play strength, ball-tracking skills, and the ability to line up outside or in the slot","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Laviska Shenault Jr.","year":2020,"rank":48,"height":73,"weight":227,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Colorado","pros":"Shenault has a rare combination of size and explosiveness that makes him a threat to score from anywhere on the field.","cons":"He’s raw as a route runner, and his injury history and physical style spark concerns about his durability.","similar_player":"Supersized Deebo Samuel","grade":"junior","yds":764,"ypr":13.6,"tds":4,"twenty_plus":12,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Versatility and power","description":"Big, extraordinarily physical wideout with the ability to line up all over the formation; has star potential if paired with a creative play-caller","scouting_report":"Shenault is a dynamic pass catcher whose tall, muscular frame and aggressive, physical style are tailor-made for the NFL. He lined up all over the formation for Colorado, taking snaps out wide, in the slot, and from the wingback, running back, and wildcat quarterback spots. He’s Deebo Samuel with a Mario mushroom power-up. Shenault has easy speed off the line and is capable of threatening defenses vertically and tracking deep throws. He’s dangerous on quick plays, too, as he’s a patient runner who waits for blocks to set up and drifts off the offensive linemen in front of him. He has the kind of acceleration to speed away from defenders when a sliver of daylight appears."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Laviska Shenault Jr.","year":2020,"rank":48,"height":73,"weight":227,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Colorado","pros":"Shenault has a rare combination of size and explosiveness that makes him a threat to score from anywhere on the field.","cons":"He’s raw as a route runner, and his injury history and physical style spark concerns about his durability.","similar_player":"Supersized Deebo Samuel","grade":"junior","yds":764,"ypr":13.6,"tds":4,"twenty_plus":12,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Versatility and power","description":"Big, extraordinarily physical wideout with the ability to line up all over the formation; has star potential if paired with a creative play-caller","scouting_report":"Shenault packs power in his lower half, breaking 46 combined tackles in the past two seasons, according to Pro Football Focus. That’s top among draft-eligible receivers. He also showcased strength at the catch point for the Buffaloes, like when he stole what should have been a sure interception from the hands of Washington cornerback Trent McDuffie and then shrugged."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Laviska Shenault Jr.","year":2020,"rank":48,"height":73,"weight":227,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Colorado","pros":"Shenault has a rare combination of size and explosiveness that makes him a threat to score from anywhere on the field.","cons":"He’s raw as a route runner, and his injury history and physical style spark concerns about his durability.","similar_player":"Supersized Deebo Samuel","grade":"junior","yds":764,"ypr":13.6,"tds":4,"twenty_plus":12,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Versatility and power","description":"Big, extraordinarily physical wideout with the ability to line up all over the formation; has star potential if paired with a creative play-caller","scouting_report":"As a route runner, Shenault has room to improve. He manhandles smaller corners in press coverage, but can get knocked off his path by bigger, more physical opponents. His route depth and timing are unpredictable at times, and there were a handful of moments in college when he and his quarterback looked out of sync. Durability is a question mark as well: He missed games at Colorado with shoulder and toe injuries, and was diagnosed with pubic bone inflammation in February. Fit is key for Shenault; he could shine on a team that finds creative ways to get him the ball, but may struggle to generate production in a more traditional receiver role."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Laviska Shenault Jr.","year":2020,"rank":48,"height":73,"weight":227,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Colorado","pros":"Shenault has a rare combination of size and explosiveness that makes him a threat to score from anywhere on the field.","cons":"He’s raw as a route runner, and his injury history and physical style spark concerns about his durability.","similar_player":"Supersized Deebo Samuel","grade":"junior","yds":764,"ypr":13.6,"tds":4,"twenty_plus":12,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Versatility and power","description":"Big, extraordinarily physical wideout with the ability to line up all over the formation; has star potential if paired with a creative play-caller","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Neville Gallimore","year":2020,"rank":49,"height":74,"weight":304,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Oklahoma","pros":"Gallimore is an extraordinary athlete with the explosiveness, motor, and repertoire of moves to become a game-wrecker from the inside.","cons":"His production was disappointing and his lack of length could limit where’s deployed.","similar_player":"Geno Atkins","grade":"rs senior","tkls":30,"tfl":7.5,"sacks":4,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Explosiveness and agility","description":"Powerful interior defensive lineman with a turbo-charged get-off, top-tier athleticism, and a handful of go-to moves in creating havoc in the pocket","scouting_report":"Gallimore is a stout, powerful defensive lineman with long arms, tree trunks for legs, and the ability to line up at multiple spots on the interior. He plays with a low center of gravity and an energetic style that’s not only contagious for the whole defense, but makes me want to go run through a wall. The Canada native is an absurdly strong big man who reportedly bench presses 500 pounds, squats 800 pounds, and power cleans 405 pounds. He has incredible explosiveness as well as people-moving strength, and uncoils out of his stance to shoot gaps and power through the line. He’s developed effective rip, swim, and spin moves that regularly leave offensive linemen lunging for clouds of dust, and always keeps his feet and hands churning. Gallimore looks like he’s playing at a different speed than anyone in the trenches; he’s capable of chasing runs down the line and moves in space with ease."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Neville Gallimore","year":2020,"rank":49,"height":74,"weight":304,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Oklahoma","pros":"Gallimore is an extraordinary athlete with the explosiveness, motor, and repertoire of moves to become a game-wrecker from the inside.","cons":"His production was disappointing and his lack of length could limit where’s deployed.","similar_player":"Geno Atkins","grade":"rs senior","tkls":30,"tfl":7.5,"sacks":4,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Explosiveness and agility","description":"Powerful interior defensive lineman with a turbo-charged get-off, top-tier athleticism, and a handful of go-to moves in creating havoc in the pocket","scouting_report":"However, Gallimore’s production didn’t always match his eye-popping athleticism—he notched 12.5 tackles for loss, seven sacks, and four forced fumbles in the past two seasons combined. He’ll need to prove he can turn his explosiveness into impact plays at the next level. He’s on the short side to play anywhere but on the nose or at the three-technique spot."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Neville Gallimore","year":2020,"rank":49,"height":74,"weight":304,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Oklahoma","pros":"Gallimore is an extraordinary athlete with the explosiveness, motor, and repertoire of moves to become a game-wrecker from the inside.","cons":"His production was disappointing and his lack of length could limit where’s deployed.","similar_player":"Geno Atkins","grade":"rs senior","tkls":30,"tfl":7.5,"sacks":4,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Explosiveness and agility","description":"Powerful interior defensive lineman with a turbo-charged get-off, top-tier athleticism, and a handful of go-to moves in creating havoc in the pocket","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Akeem Davis-Gaither","year":2020,"rank":50,"height":73,"weight":224,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Appalachian State","pros":"Davis-Gaither brings explosive athleticism, schematic versatility, and natural playmaking instincts to the field; he has star potential if paired with a creative play-caller.","cons":"He’s undersized and some teams may view him as a tweener.","similar_player":"Darius Leonard","grade":"senior","tkls":105,"tfl":10,"sacks":1.5,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Playmaking instincts, versatility","description":"Dynamic, superproductive linebacker with the ability to play off the ball, in the slot, or even on the edge as a pass rusher","scouting_report":"Davis-Gaither is slightly undersized by NFL linebacker standards but boasts a muscular, tapered build with long arms and broad shoulders. The former high school four-sport star (who also lettered in track, basketball, baseball) won Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2019 after notching 14.5 tackles for a loss, an interception, eight passes defensed, and a blocked kick. He’s a field-fast playmaker who lines up off the ball, on the edge, and in the slot―and flies around looking to deliver hits. He’s a very smooth athlete with loose, oily hips to turn and run with receivers and the reactive athleticism to change direction quickly."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Akeem Davis-Gaither","year":2020,"rank":50,"height":73,"weight":224,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Appalachian State","pros":"Davis-Gaither brings explosive athleticism, schematic versatility, and natural playmaking instincts to the field; he has star potential if paired with a creative play-caller.","cons":"He’s undersized and some teams may view him as a tweener.","similar_player":"Darius Leonard","grade":"senior","tkls":105,"tfl":10,"sacks":1.5,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Playmaking instincts, versatility","description":"Dynamic, superproductive linebacker with the ability to play off the ball, in the slot, or even on the edge as a pass rusher","scouting_report":"Davis-Gaither was used as a blitzer and pass-rusher more frequently as a senior, netting 25 pressures and five sacks. He has an effective inside-counter move off the edge that gets tackles to over-set before he breaks his rush back inside. He’s a slippery son of a gun who makes it tough for offensive linemen to get their hands on him; he almost looks like a boxer out there at times in his ability to duck his head and shoulders and bob and weave to keep himself clean and avoid blocks―opponents are frequently left lunging for air as he blows right by them. Davis-Gaither gets his hands up to knock down passes as a rusher and is comfortable in his drops, showing good spatial awareness to keep himself in passing lanes and make it tough on quarterbacks. He started all 27 of Appalachian State’s games the past two seasons and brings special teams value that should have him suiting up on game days from day one."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Akeem Davis-Gaither","year":2020,"rank":50,"height":73,"weight":224,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Appalachian State","pros":"Davis-Gaither brings explosive athleticism, schematic versatility, and natural playmaking instincts to the field; he has star potential if paired with a creative play-caller.","cons":"He’s undersized and some teams may view him as a tweener.","similar_player":"Darius Leonard","grade":"senior","tkls":105,"tfl":10,"sacks":1.5,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Playmaking instincts, versatility","description":"Dynamic, superproductive linebacker with the ability to play off the ball, in the slot, or even on the edge as a pass rusher","scouting_report":"Davis-Gaither needs to stack blocks at times instead of trying to avoid them, and comes in a bit high as a tackler. He’s listed as a linebacker but looks and plays more like a safety; some teams may see him as a tweener or too undersized to play linebacker. In March he underwent surgery for a stress fracture in his right foot."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Akeem Davis-Gaither","year":2020,"rank":50,"height":73,"weight":224,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Appalachian State","pros":"Davis-Gaither brings explosive athleticism, schematic versatility, and natural playmaking instincts to the field; he has star potential if paired with a creative play-caller.","cons":"He’s undersized and some teams may view him as a tweener.","similar_player":"Darius Leonard","grade":"senior","tkls":105,"tfl":10,"sacks":1.5,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Playmaking instincts, versatility","description":"Dynamic, superproductive linebacker with the ability to play off the ball, in the slot, or even on the edge as a pass rusher","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Josh Uche","year":2020,"rank":51,"height":73,"weight":245,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Michigan","pros":"Uche has explosive athleticism and intriguing chess-piece versatility as both a pass rusher and off-ball blitzer.","cons":"He’s raw and some teams may view him as a tweener with an undefined position; it may take some time for Uche to find a full-time role in the pros.","similar_player":"Bruce Irvin","grade":"rs senior","tkls":35,"tfl":11.5,"sacks":8.5,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Versatile skill set, athleticism","description":"Quick-twitch, hybrid defender who brings the ability to rush the passer and drop back into coverage―but may struggle to carve out a full-time role in the pros","scouting_report":"Uche is a compact and explosive linebacker–edge rusher hybrid with excellent play speed and the versatility to perform multiple roles for a defense. He rushes from a two-point stance, mixing time between a traditional weakside linebacker spot and up on the line as an edge threat. Explosive traits are his calling card: He brings a quick first step and easy change-of-direction skills, and flashes the ability to convert speed to power. Uche brings an effective long-arm stab, has a forceful initial jolt in his punch, and his first-step burst off the snap can get opposing tackles to cross up their feet. He flashed the ability to dip and rip around the edge, and notched a 27.0 percent pass rush win rate in 2019, second only to Chase Young among draft-eligible edge players, per Pro Football Focus."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Josh Uche","year":2020,"rank":51,"height":73,"weight":245,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Michigan","pros":"Uche has explosive athleticism and intriguing chess-piece versatility as both a pass rusher and off-ball blitzer.","cons":"He’s raw and some teams may view him as a tweener with an undefined position; it may take some time for Uche to find a full-time role in the pros.","similar_player":"Bruce Irvin","grade":"rs senior","tkls":35,"tfl":11.5,"sacks":8.5,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Versatile skill set, athleticism","description":"Quick-twitch, hybrid defender who brings the ability to rush the passer and drop back into coverage―but may struggle to carve out a full-time role in the pros","scouting_report":"Uche likely lacks the size to play a full-time role on the edge, though, and his pass rush can stall if his initial step doesn’t do the job. Tristan Wirfs buried him into the turf on a handful of plays against Iowa last season. He is, however, very dangerous as a blitzer from linebacker spots and has shown the hip fluidity and athleticism to drop back in traditional linebacker coverage roles. He has the awareness to play the run from off-ball looks, but lacks strength and ballast as an edge-setting run defender in the trenches."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Josh Uche","year":2020,"rank":51,"height":73,"weight":245,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Michigan","pros":"Uche has explosive athleticism and intriguing chess-piece versatility as both a pass rusher and off-ball blitzer.","cons":"He’s raw and some teams may view him as a tweener with an undefined position; it may take some time for Uche to find a full-time role in the pros.","similar_player":"Bruce Irvin","grade":"rs senior","tkls":35,"tfl":11.5,"sacks":8.5,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Versatile skill set, athleticism","description":"Quick-twitch, hybrid defender who brings the ability to rush the passer and drop back into coverage―but may struggle to carve out a full-time role in the pros","scouting_report":"Uche flashed for Michigan as a situational rusher in 2018 and then won a more regular role in 2019, and could follow a similar trajectory in the pros―starting out as a situational nickel rusher who eventually develops into an every-down player that a smart coordinator can deploy all over the formation."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Josh Uche","year":2020,"rank":51,"height":73,"weight":245,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Michigan","pros":"Uche has explosive athleticism and intriguing chess-piece versatility as both a pass rusher and off-ball blitzer.","cons":"He’s raw and some teams may view him as a tweener with an undefined position; it may take some time for Uche to find a full-time role in the pros.","similar_player":"Bruce Irvin","grade":"rs senior","tkls":35,"tfl":11.5,"sacks":8.5,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Versatile skill set, athleticism","description":"Quick-twitch, hybrid defender who brings the ability to rush the passer and drop back into coverage―but may struggle to carve out a full-time role in the pros","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jabari Zuniga","year":2020,"rank":52,"height":75,"weight":264,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Florida","pros":"Zuniga has a prototypical frame and extraordinarily explosive traits; he brings the combination of size, speed, and flexibility that every defensive line coach is looking for.","cons":"Injuries and inconsistency nagged him at Florida and his production never matched up with his elite physical traits.","similar_player":"Matt Judon","grade":"rs senior","tkls":14,"tfl":7,"sacks":3,"main_selling_point":"Explosive first step","description":"Big, twitched up pass rusher with size, speed, and the ability to play at multiple spots on the line―but questions around consistency and a lack of production","scouting_report":"Zuniga is a thick, muscular pass rusher with a spring-loaded first step, a good bend to dip under blocks and flatten to the quarterback, and incredible closing speed. Zuniga was one of the most athletic edge players at the combine, notching a 4.64 40 (second among all defensive linemen), a 33-inch vert (tied for sixth), and a 10-foot-7-inch broad jump (first) while pushing out 29 reps on the bench (tied for fifth). The Florida product lines up inside and on the edge, is capable of converting speed to power with an aggressive bull rush, and has shown effective push-pull-rip and long-arm stab-rush moves. He’s got hands like granite, stunning defenders with a strong punch and easily shedding block attempts to keep moving upfield. He brings exceptional quickness and power as an interior rusher and is slippery when shooting gaps, capable of getting skinny to scoot through small cracks in the offensive line. Zuniga relies a little too much on his bull rush, but has great upside if he can hone a more diverse set of pass-rush moves."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jabari Zuniga","year":2020,"rank":52,"height":75,"weight":264,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Florida","pros":"Zuniga has a prototypical frame and extraordinarily explosive traits; he brings the combination of size, speed, and flexibility that every defensive line coach is looking for.","cons":"Injuries and inconsistency nagged him at Florida and his production never matched up with his elite physical traits.","similar_player":"Matt Judon","grade":"rs senior","tkls":14,"tfl":7,"sacks":3,"main_selling_point":"Explosive first step","description":"Big, twitched up pass rusher with size, speed, and the ability to play at multiple spots on the line―but questions around consistency and a lack of production","scouting_report":"Zuniga plays with an aggressive, salty demeanor against the run. He ragdolls opponents who try to put hands on him and plays with a wide base to avoid getting washed out of the play. At times, he can lose sight of the quarterback or ball carrier and find himself out of position. He played in just six games in 2019 and a high ankle sprain he suffered in the third game sapped him of some of his effectiveness, but he still managed to generate a 21 percent pass-rush win rate on the year, per Pro Football Focus."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jabari Zuniga","year":2020,"rank":52,"height":75,"weight":264,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Florida","pros":"Zuniga has a prototypical frame and extraordinarily explosive traits; he brings the combination of size, speed, and flexibility that every defensive line coach is looking for.","cons":"Injuries and inconsistency nagged him at Florida and his production never matched up with his elite physical traits.","similar_player":"Matt Judon","grade":"rs senior","tkls":14,"tfl":7,"sacks":3,"main_selling_point":"Explosive first step","description":"Big, twitched up pass rusher with size, speed, and the ability to play at multiple spots on the line―but questions around consistency and a lack of production","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Darrell Taylor","year":2020,"rank":53,"height":76,"weight":267,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Tennessee","pros":"Taylor has the skill set to grow into a top-tier edge menace, with a prototypical frame, explosive first-step burst, and a handful of developing pass-rush moves.","cons":"He’s still working to turn traits into consistent production, and needs to develop techniques to realize his potential.","similar_player":"Marcus Davenport","grade":"rs senior","tkls":46,"tfl":10,"sacks":8.5,"age":23,"main_selling_point":"Explosive get-off","description":"Long, burly edge rusher with an impressive first step and an intriguing combination of power and agility","scouting_report":"Taylor is a big, muscular edge defender with a thick lower half, long arms, and a scintillating combination of strength and athleticism. The former Volunteer’s best trait might be his explosive first-step burst: He uncoils out of both two- and three-point stances with the speed to consistently threaten the edge or convert his rush to a powerful bull rush. He shows good bend to turn the corner and flatten his rush to get to the quarterback, has mixed in flashes of a burgeoning hump move and long-arm stab, and on counters to the inside, he deploys an effective swim move. He’s inconsistent as a finisher, but has the traits to continue to develop his pass rush."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Darrell Taylor","year":2020,"rank":53,"height":76,"weight":267,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Tennessee","pros":"Taylor has the skill set to grow into a top-tier edge menace, with a prototypical frame, explosive first-step burst, and a handful of developing pass-rush moves.","cons":"He’s still working to turn traits into consistent production, and needs to develop techniques to realize his potential.","similar_player":"Marcus Davenport","grade":"rs senior","tkls":46,"tfl":10,"sacks":8.5,"age":23,"main_selling_point":"Explosive get-off","description":"Long, burly edge rusher with an impressive first step and an intriguing combination of power and agility","scouting_report":"As a run defender, Taylor brings size and length and sets a wide, firm base to take on blocks. He has good speed and reactive athleticism to chase down the play from the backside. He locks his arms out to stymie opponents and set the edge but is passive at times in his positioning, allowing offensive linemen or tight ends to dictate the angles and depth of their blocks. He lacked discipline at times. Taylor had some reps carrying running backs into the flats and could develop into an effective interior nickel rusher, showing the juice to rush on the inside or stunt around his teammates to affect the pocket. He notched 8.5 sacks in 2019 and 8.0 sacks the season prior."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Darrell Taylor","year":2020,"rank":53,"height":76,"weight":267,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Tennessee","pros":"Taylor has the skill set to grow into a top-tier edge menace, with a prototypical frame, explosive first-step burst, and a handful of developing pass-rush moves.","cons":"He’s still working to turn traits into consistent production, and needs to develop techniques to realize his potential.","similar_player":"Marcus Davenport","grade":"rs senior","tkls":46,"tfl":10,"sacks":8.5,"age":23,"main_selling_point":"Explosive get-off","description":"Long, burly edge rusher with an impressive first step and an intriguing combination of power and agility","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Noah Igbinoghene","year":2020,"rank":54,"height":70,"weight":198,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Auburn","pros":"With outstanding athleticism, top-tier foot quickness, and an aggressive mind-set, Igbinoghene has all the traits necessary to play both on the outside or in the slot.","cons":"He lacks length and is still raw in his technique; his low interception total in college could also be a concern.","similar_player":"Adoree' Jackson","grade":"junior","tkls":42,"tfl":0,"sacks":7,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Athleticism and foot speed","description":"Sticky cover corner with easy speed, lightning-quick feet, and a scrappy, physical style","scouting_report":"Igbinoghene has a compact, muscular frame with fluid athleticism and springy agility. A big-time receiver recruit coming out of high school (and the son of a pair of former Olympic track athletes), the Tigers star moved to defense after his freshman season and quickly showed that he could thrive on that side of the ball. Igbinoghene plays with a physical style and tenacious mind-set, always trying to make things as difficult as possible for his opponent. He’s patient in press, clearly confident in his ability to flip his hips and stick close to his assignment in trailing coverage. He also plays with a low center of gravity and strong balance, relying on good knee bend and nimble feet to mirror and chase."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Noah Igbinoghene","year":2020,"rank":54,"height":70,"weight":198,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Auburn","pros":"With outstanding athleticism, top-tier foot quickness, and an aggressive mind-set, Igbinoghene has all the traits necessary to play both on the outside or in the slot.","cons":"He lacks length and is still raw in his technique; his low interception total in college could also be a concern.","similar_player":"Adoree' Jackson","grade":"junior","tkls":42,"tfl":0,"sacks":7,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Athleticism and foot speed","description":"Sticky cover corner with easy speed, lightning-quick feet, and a scrappy, physical style","scouting_report":"He shows quick-twitch reaction time to click and close on underneath routes. On deep throws, Igbinoghene has the ability to plant himself into his opponent’s hip pocket. He uses his hands to disrupt timing and knock the ball away at the catch point, and he’s generally a good run defender―even if he must learn to wrap up more consistently."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Noah Igbinoghene","year":2020,"rank":54,"height":70,"weight":198,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Auburn","pros":"With outstanding athleticism, top-tier foot quickness, and an aggressive mind-set, Igbinoghene has all the traits necessary to play both on the outside or in the slot.","cons":"He lacks length and is still raw in his technique; his low interception total in college could also be a concern.","similar_player":"Adoree' Jackson","grade":"junior","tkls":42,"tfl":0,"sacks":7,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Athleticism and foot speed","description":"Sticky cover corner with easy speed, lightning-quick feet, and a scrappy, physical style","scouting_report":"Igbinoghene lacks experience at the cornerback position, with just two seasons of starting experience, and that rawness shows up at times. He’s still developing a feel for reading route combinations, playing with proper footwork techniques, and consistently finding the ball in the air. Igbinoghene notched just one interception in his Auburn career (in 2018), but did rack up 18 passes defensed. His lack of length could pigeonhole him into a slot role for some teams, but he has the athletic traits and competitiveness to play outside. He also adds kick return value, with nine returns for 317 yards (35.2 average) and a score on campus."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Noah Igbinoghene","year":2020,"rank":54,"height":70,"weight":198,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Auburn","pros":"With outstanding athleticism, top-tier foot quickness, and an aggressive mind-set, Igbinoghene has all the traits necessary to play both on the outside or in the slot.","cons":"He lacks length and is still raw in his technique; his low interception total in college could also be a concern.","similar_player":"Adoree' Jackson","grade":"junior","tkls":42,"tfl":0,"sacks":7,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Athleticism and foot speed","description":"Sticky cover corner with easy speed, lightning-quick feet, and a scrappy, physical style","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Bryce Hall","year":2020,"rank":55,"height":73,"weight":202,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Virginia","pros":"Hall has flashed top-tier coverage instincts and ball-hawking talent; he has the size to body up big receivers on the outside and to be a force in the run game.","cons":"He has limitations in man-to-man coverage and lacks elite makeup speed.","similar_player":"Marcus Peters","grade":"senior","tkls":20,"tfl":0,"sacks":4,"main_selling_point":"Ball-hawking talent","description":"Big, long-levered cornerback with excellent instincts and ball skills in coverage","scouting_report":"Hall is a physical cornerback with long arms and good height. The former high school receiver made the switch to corner as a college freshman and went on to start 39 games for the Cavaliers. He’s a savvy defender who thrives at the catch point; instincts and play recognition are his calling card. He has a knack for deciphering route combinations and reading the quarterback’s eyes, and led all of college football with 21 pass breakups in 2018. He surrendered an opposing passer rating of just 54.5 that season, per Sports Info Solutions. In six games last year, that figure dropped to 50.9."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Bryce Hall","year":2020,"rank":55,"height":73,"weight":202,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Virginia","pros":"Hall has flashed top-tier coverage instincts and ball-hawking talent; he has the size to body up big receivers on the outside and to be a force in the run game.","cons":"He has limitations in man-to-man coverage and lacks elite makeup speed.","similar_player":"Marcus Peters","grade":"senior","tkls":20,"tfl":0,"sacks":4,"main_selling_point":"Ball-hawking talent","description":"Big, long-levered cornerback with excellent instincts and ball skills in coverage","scouting_report":"He’s comfortable playing off-coverage or half-turn bail technique with his eyes in the backfield, and has the size and strength to play up in press. Hall is physical and aggressive against blocks, is a formidable presence against the run, and has good closing speed as a blitzer off the edge."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Bryce Hall","year":2020,"rank":55,"height":73,"weight":202,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Virginia","pros":"Hall has flashed top-tier coverage instincts and ball-hawking talent; he has the size to body up big receivers on the outside and to be a force in the run game.","cons":"He has limitations in man-to-man coverage and lacks elite makeup speed.","similar_player":"Marcus Peters","grade":"senior","tkls":20,"tfl":0,"sacks":4,"main_selling_point":"Ball-hawking talent","description":"Big, long-levered cornerback with excellent instincts and ball skills in coverage","scouting_report":"Hall may lack the deep speed and hip fluidity necessary to line up in man-to-man coverage against smaller, shiftier receivers, and he isn’t especially twitchy when changing direction. He’ll likely be limited by scheme, and would fit best in a zone-heavy NFL defense that allows him to play off the line of scrimmage, jump routes, and use his length to press and reroute receivers. An ankle injury cut his 2019 season short, and he missed most of the combine testing while recovering from that injury."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Bryce Hall","year":2020,"rank":55,"height":73,"weight":202,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Virginia","pros":"Hall has flashed top-tier coverage instincts and ball-hawking talent; he has the size to body up big receivers on the outside and to be a force in the run game.","cons":"He has limitations in man-to-man coverage and lacks elite makeup speed.","similar_player":"Marcus Peters","grade":"senior","tkls":20,"tfl":0,"sacks":4,"main_selling_point":"Ball-hawking talent","description":"Big, long-levered cornerback with excellent instincts and ball skills in coverage","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Marlon Davidson","year":2020,"rank":56,"height":75,"weight":303,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Auburn","pros":"Davidson could be deployed all over the line, and he has athletic traits and power to set a strong edge on the outside or bring toughness to the interior.","cons":"Some teams may view him as a tweener who lacks the speed and explosiveness to play the end and the size to play the run on the inside.","similar_player":"Lamarr Houston","grade":"senior","tkls":48,"tfl":12.5,"sacks":7.5,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Versatility, raw strength","description":"Burly, physical defensive lineman who brings inside/outside flexibility and a tone-setting tenacity to the field","scouting_report":"Davidson is built like a beer keg with a broad chest, a thick lower half, and long arms. He was a four-year impact player for the Tigers, starting all 51 games he played in, and racked up 7.5 sacks 2019. Davidson offers intriguing schematic versatility―he packs the power (and mass) of a defensive tackle but frequently played as an end at Auburn―and recently told reporters at the combine that his favorite part of football is that he “can literally go out there and hit a man consistently, and pound him, and the police won’t come.” He’s an active, tenacious hand-fighter who never stops attacking and keeps his feet churning. Tight ends and backs can’t block him. He gives full effort chasing plays down the line and in the second level. And he looks to dole out punishment to ball carriers. Davidson brings good lateral quickness and is able to impact the quarterback on stunts and twists, and he blocked three kicks in 2018."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Marlon Davidson","year":2020,"rank":56,"height":75,"weight":303,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Auburn","pros":"Davidson could be deployed all over the line, and he has athletic traits and power to set a strong edge on the outside or bring toughness to the interior.","cons":"Some teams may view him as a tweener who lacks the speed and explosiveness to play the end and the size to play the run on the inside.","similar_player":"Lamarr Houston","grade":"senior","tkls":48,"tfl":12.5,"sacks":7.5,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Versatility, raw strength","description":"Burly, physical defensive lineman who brings inside/outside flexibility and a tone-setting tenacity to the field","scouting_report":"Davidson offers positional flexibility, but he lacks the quick-twitch explosiveness and bend to consistently threaten the edge in the pros and will be a work in progress as a nickel interior rusher. The former Tiger feased on lesser competition in 2019, but was a standout at the Senior Bowl, regularly blasting past offensive linemen who tried to block him."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Marlon Davidson","year":2020,"rank":56,"height":75,"weight":303,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Auburn","pros":"Davidson could be deployed all over the line, and he has athletic traits and power to set a strong edge on the outside or bring toughness to the interior.","cons":"Some teams may view him as a tweener who lacks the speed and explosiveness to play the end and the size to play the run on the inside.","similar_player":"Lamarr Houston","grade":"senior","tkls":48,"tfl":12.5,"sacks":7.5,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Versatility, raw strength","description":"Burly, physical defensive lineman who brings inside/outside flexibility and a tone-setting tenacity to the field","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jeremy Chinn","year":2020,"rank":57,"height":75,"weight":221,"position":"Safety","college":"Southern Illinois","pros":"Chinn combines rare athleticism with the skill set to play multiple spots in the secondary or as a nickel linebacker in the pros.","cons":"His instincts are lacking at times and he played against a lower level of competition.","similar_player":"Adrian Amos","grade":"senior","tkls":71,"tfl":4,"sacks":7,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Explosive speed, ball skills","description":"Big, super-athletic safety with high-end play speed, a ball-hawking style, and schematic versatility to play in multiple spots on the defense","scouting_report":"Chinn has a long, angular frame with springy, electric athleticism. He blew the doors off at the combine, running a 4.45-second 40-yard dash (third among safeties) while jumping 41 inches in the vertical (second) and 11 feet, 6 inches in the broad (first). The Salukis star played mostly in two-high shells, displaying incredible play speed while flying downhill to deliver hits, hustling on the backside of plays to chase down ballcarriers, or sticking in a pass catcher’s hip pocket in coverage. The second-team AP All-American grabbed four picks in 2019 to finish with 13 in his career (to go with 31 passes defensed and six forced fumbles). He has light, nimble feet and smooth hips that help him turn and cover with ease. He closes fast, is a good wrap-up tackler, and delivers some pop. Chinn impressed at the Senior Bowl, and should bring schematic and positional versatility to the pros: Some teams may view him as a safety or nickelback, while others may see him as a run-and-chase weakside linebacker."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jeremy Chinn","year":2020,"rank":57,"height":75,"weight":221,"position":"Safety","college":"Southern Illinois","pros":"Chinn combines rare athleticism with the skill set to play multiple spots in the secondary or as a nickel linebacker in the pros.","cons":"His instincts are lacking at times and he played against a lower level of competition.","similar_player":"Adrian Amos","grade":"senior","tkls":71,"tfl":4,"sacks":7,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Explosive speed, ball skills","description":"Big, super-athletic safety with high-end play speed, a ball-hawking style, and schematic versatility to play in multiple spots on the defense","scouting_report":"Chinn’s instincts and play-recognition skills remain a work in progress, and he too often overran plays or bit on fakes. His jump from FCS to the pros could require some development time."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jeremy Chinn","year":2020,"rank":57,"height":75,"weight":221,"position":"Safety","college":"Southern Illinois","pros":"Chinn combines rare athleticism with the skill set to play multiple spots in the secondary or as a nickel linebacker in the pros.","cons":"His instincts are lacking at times and he played against a lower level of competition.","similar_player":"Adrian Amos","grade":"senior","tkls":71,"tfl":4,"sacks":7,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Explosive speed, ball skills","description":"Big, super-athletic safety with high-end play speed, a ball-hawking style, and schematic versatility to play in multiple spots on the defense","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Bryan Edwards","year":2020,"rank":58,"height":75,"weight":212,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"South Carolina","pros":"Edwards is a savvy pass catcher with the ability to come down with tough catches in traffic; he should contribute early and brings versatility all over the formation.","cons":"He isn’t a true high-end burner and has issues with drops.","similar_player":"James Jones","grade":"senior","yds":816,"ypr":11.5,"tds":6,"twenty_plus":8,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Size and production","description":"Reliable playmaker with a sturdy frame, toughness at the catch point, and quickness off the line of scrimmage and at the top of his route stem","scouting_report":"Edwards is a sturdy, athletic wideout with good height, a muscular build, and the ability to line up at multiple spots across a formation. He wasted little time establishing himself as a go-to guy for the Gamecocks, and leaves Columbia as South Carolina’s all-time leading receiver (racking up 234 catches for 3,045 yards with 22 touchdowns) who created plenty of indelible highlights. Edwards boasts the type of physical style you would expect from someone who Clemson once recruited as a safety: He uses his body to box out and overpower smaller corners."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Bryan Edwards","year":2020,"rank":58,"height":75,"weight":212,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"South Carolina","pros":"Edwards is a savvy pass catcher with the ability to come down with tough catches in traffic; he should contribute early and brings versatility all over the formation.","cons":"He isn’t a true high-end burner and has issues with drops.","similar_player":"James Jones","grade":"senior","yds":816,"ypr":11.5,"tds":6,"twenty_plus":8,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Size and production","description":"Reliable playmaker with a sturdy frame, toughness at the catch point, and quickness off the line of scrimmage and at the top of his route stem","scouting_report":"Edwards has quick footwork at the line of scrimmage and can sink his hips and stop on a dime, making him a tough matchup on both stop and hook routes on the outside. He has good body control, too, occasionally twisting in midair to come down with off-target throws―like this Odell Beckham-esque one-hander near the goal line against Tennessee last season. He’s a strong runner after the catch, and also returned seven punts in 2019, finishing with a 17.9 yard per return average."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Bryan Edwards","year":2020,"rank":58,"height":75,"weight":212,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"South Carolina","pros":"Edwards is a savvy pass catcher with the ability to come down with tough catches in traffic; he should contribute early and brings versatility all over the formation.","cons":"He isn’t a true high-end burner and has issues with drops.","similar_player":"James Jones","grade":"senior","yds":816,"ypr":11.5,"tds":6,"twenty_plus":8,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Size and production","description":"Reliable playmaker with a sturdy frame, toughness at the catch point, and quickness off the line of scrimmage and at the top of his route stem","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jalen Hurts","year":2020,"rank":59,"height":73,"weight":222,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Oklahoma","pros":"Hurts has a strong arm, a dynamic skill set as a runner, and the ability to escape pressure and keep plays alive. He takes care of the ball―plus, he has the leadership intangibles that every team wants.","cons":"His accuracy is inconsistent, he’s too often a beat slow to process, and he looks to leave the pocket in the face of pressure.","similar_player":"Dak Prescott","grade":"senior","yds":3851,"ypa":11.3,"tds":32,"ints":8,"rtg":191.2,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Dual-threat skill set","description":"Playmaking signal-caller with an intriguing combination of arm strength, toughness, and rushing talent―but has issues processing and throwing under pressure","scouting_report":"Hurts has a compact, well-built frame, a strong arm, and the dynamic athleticism to escape pressure and extend plays or pick up chunk yardage as an option-play ballcarrier. The former Alabama starter led the Crimson Tide to the national championship game in both his freshman and sophomore seasons, but after being replaced by Tua Tagovailoa in the latter title game, he became a backup in 2018. Hurts transferred to Oklahoma for his senior season and put up video-game numbers in Lincoln Riley’s RPO- and play-action-heavy scheme, finishing as a Heisman finalist after throwing for 3,851 yards and 32 touchdowns while adding 1,298 yards and 20 scores on the ground (he even added two catches for 25 yards and a touchdown as a receiver). He ended his college career 38-4 as a starter, displaying both mental and physical toughness and extraordinary leadership traits."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jalen Hurts","year":2020,"rank":59,"height":73,"weight":222,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Oklahoma","pros":"Hurts has a strong arm, a dynamic skill set as a runner, and the ability to escape pressure and keep plays alive. He takes care of the ball―plus, he has the leadership intangibles that every team wants.","cons":"His accuracy is inconsistent, he’s too often a beat slow to process, and he looks to leave the pocket in the face of pressure.","similar_player":"Dak Prescott","grade":"senior","yds":3851,"ypa":11.3,"tds":32,"ints":8,"rtg":191.2,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Dual-threat skill set","description":"Playmaking signal-caller with an intriguing combination of arm strength, toughness, and rushing talent―but has issues processing and throwing under pressure","scouting_report":"Hurts showcased improved accuracy and touch in 2019, consistently threading the needle downfield and hitting back-shoulder throws near the sideline. He completed 69.7 percent of his passes and averaged 11.3 yards per attempt―best in the country―and notched a passer rating of 191.2, second only to Joe Burrow. He showed the ability to vary his velocity and throw catchable passes in the intermediate zones, and can hit receivers downfield when on the run. Hurts struggled at times with ball placement on short passes and dump-offs. He is a playmaker out of structure who keeps his eyes downfield after breaking the pocket and always tries to find the open man on the scramble drills, but too often bailed from the pocket at the first hint of pressure. He’s not as explosive or agile a ballcarrier as his predecessor Kyler Murray was, but he’s rugged and tough, with enough speed to pick up chunk yards on the ground and change the math for the offense as a keeper-option in the red zone. Ultimately, Hurts should serve as a Rorschach test for teams: Some will see a quarterback who’s the product of Oklahoma’s wide-open offense, which schemes receivers open downfield, while others will see a dynamic, playmaking passer-slash-runner with star potential in an RPO- and option-run-based offense."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jalen Hurts","year":2020,"rank":59,"height":73,"weight":222,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Oklahoma","pros":"Hurts has a strong arm, a dynamic skill set as a runner, and the ability to escape pressure and keep plays alive. He takes care of the ball―plus, he has the leadership intangibles that every team wants.","cons":"His accuracy is inconsistent, he’s too often a beat slow to process, and he looks to leave the pocket in the face of pressure.","similar_player":"Dak Prescott","grade":"senior","yds":3851,"ypa":11.3,"tds":32,"ints":8,"rtg":191.2,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Dual-threat skill set","description":"Playmaking signal-caller with an intriguing combination of arm strength, toughness, and rushing talent―but has issues processing and throwing under pressure","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Antoine Winfield Jr.","year":2020,"rank":60,"height":69,"weight":203,"position":"Safety","college":"Minnesota","pros":"Winfield Jr. brings intensity, play-recognition skills, and hard-hitting tendencies to a defense.","cons":"He lacks elite sideline-to-sideline range and missed extensive time in college to injury.","similar_player":"Xavier Woods","grade":"rs sophomore","tkls":88,"tfl":7,"sacks":1,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Coverage instincts","description":"Savvy, physical playmaker who can line up all over the field and always seems to know where the ball is going","scouting_report":"Winfield Jr. has a compact, well-built frame and plays with a physicality reminiscent of his three-time Pro Bowler father. He took medical hardship waivers in both the 2017 and 2018 seasons (he missed most of 2017 with a serious hamstring injury and most of 2018 with a ligament tear in his left foot) before returning to put together a standout 2019 campaign, earning first-team AP All-American honors after racking up seven picks, three sacks, 83 tackles, two forced fumbles, and one pass defensed. Splitting time between single-high, two-high, and in-the-box looks, he allowed just nine first downs in primary coverage, according to Pro Football Focus."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Antoine Winfield Jr.","year":2020,"rank":60,"height":69,"weight":203,"position":"Safety","college":"Minnesota","pros":"Winfield Jr. brings intensity, play-recognition skills, and hard-hitting tendencies to a defense.","cons":"He lacks elite sideline-to-sideline range and missed extensive time in college to injury.","similar_player":"Xavier Woods","grade":"rs sophomore","tkls":88,"tfl":7,"sacks":1,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Coverage instincts","description":"Savvy, physical playmaker who can line up all over the field and always seems to know where the ball is going","scouting_report":"Winfield has a high-level understanding of route concepts, and a natural ability to read the quarterback’s eyes to get a jump on the ball. He’s quick to diagnose whether a play is a run or a pass, and he doesn’t hesitate to fly downfield to lay a big lick."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Antoine Winfield Jr.","year":2020,"rank":60,"height":69,"weight":203,"position":"Safety","college":"Minnesota","pros":"Winfield Jr. brings intensity, play-recognition skills, and hard-hitting tendencies to a defense.","cons":"He lacks elite sideline-to-sideline range and missed extensive time in college to injury.","similar_player":"Xavier Woods","grade":"rs sophomore","tkls":88,"tfl":7,"sacks":1,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Coverage instincts","description":"Savvy, physical playmaker who can line up all over the field and always seems to know where the ball is going","scouting_report":"The versatile safety lacks explosive, quick-twitch speed, and while he played plenty of single-high looks at Minnesota, he may be at his best in two-high looks in the pros. Those allow him to play downhill and capitalize on his play-recognition talent. He could thrive as a Tyrann Mathieu–esque rover in the secondary, alternating between lurk or robber coverage and man-to-man and zone concepts. Quarterbacks always need to know where Winfield is prior to snapping the ball."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Antoine Winfield Jr.","year":2020,"rank":60,"height":69,"weight":203,"position":"Safety","college":"Minnesota","pros":"Winfield Jr. brings intensity, play-recognition skills, and hard-hitting tendencies to a defense.","cons":"He lacks elite sideline-to-sideline range and missed extensive time in college to injury.","similar_player":"Xavier Woods","grade":"rs sophomore","tkls":88,"tfl":7,"sacks":1,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Coverage instincts","description":"Savvy, physical playmaker who can line up all over the field and always seems to know where the ball is going","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Isaiah Wilson","year":2020,"rank":61,"height":78,"weight":350,"position":"Tackle","college":"Georgia","pros":"Wilson has a combination of size and movement skills that you just can’t coach; he has the traits to develop into a top-tier tackle or a road-grading guard.","cons":"He’s heavy-footed at times and he’s still raw, having started just two seasons in college.","similar_player":"D.J. Fluker","grade":"rs sophomore","gms":11,"strts":10,"sk_all":1,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Moldable traits and rare size","description":"Hulking right tackle with people-moving power, incredible length, and projectable athleticism","scouting_report":"Wilson boasts a mammoth frame with broad shoulders, a condor-like wingspan, and a powerful lower half. (Oh, and he wears a size-18 shoe.) The former five-star recruit was a three-sport athlete in high school, competing in lacrosse and wrestling while also showcasing rare big-man mobility as a situational, high-stepping, truck-sticking, highlight-making wildcat quarterback. That natural athleticism helped Wilson emerge as a second-team AP All-American in 2019 on the heels of just his second season as a starter at right tackle. Wilson bludgeons rushers with his initial punch, and he can control the snap from start to finish."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Isaiah Wilson","year":2020,"rank":61,"height":78,"weight":350,"position":"Tackle","college":"Georgia","pros":"Wilson has a combination of size and movement skills that you just can’t coach; he has the traits to develop into a top-tier tackle or a road-grading guard.","cons":"He’s heavy-footed at times and he’s still raw, having started just two seasons in college.","similar_player":"D.J. Fluker","grade":"rs sophomore","gms":11,"strts":10,"sk_all":1,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Moldable traits and rare size","description":"Hulking right tackle with people-moving power, incredible length, and projectable athleticism","scouting_report":"The Georgia product lacks top-tier foot quickness, but his length helps him deal with speed rushers; it simply takes forever to run around him. Wilson looks to dole out punishment in the run game and has bulldozer-like power at the point of attack."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Isaiah Wilson","year":2020,"rank":61,"height":78,"weight":350,"position":"Tackle","college":"Georgia","pros":"Wilson has a combination of size and movement skills that you just can’t coach; he has the traits to develop into a top-tier tackle or a road-grading guard.","cons":"He’s heavy-footed at times and he’s still raw, having started just two seasons in college.","similar_player":"D.J. Fluker","grade":"rs sophomore","gms":11,"strts":10,"sk_all":1,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Moldable traits and rare size","description":"Hulking right tackle with people-moving power, incredible length, and projectable athleticism","scouting_report":"He occasionally mistimes his punch or misses at the snap, causing him to lunge or bend at the waist while pursuing pass rushers to the edge. Wilson also ends up on the ground too often, and NFL teams will look for him to show better leverage and prevent his weight from falling onto his heels."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Isaiah Wilson","year":2020,"rank":61,"height":78,"weight":350,"position":"Tackle","college":"Georgia","pros":"Wilson has a combination of size and movement skills that you just can’t coach; he has the traits to develop into a top-tier tackle or a road-grading guard.","cons":"He’s heavy-footed at times and he’s still raw, having started just two seasons in college.","similar_player":"D.J. Fluker","grade":"rs sophomore","gms":11,"strts":10,"sk_all":1,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Moldable traits and rare size","description":"Hulking right tackle with people-moving power, incredible length, and projectable athleticism","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Ezra Cleveland","year":2020,"rank":62,"height":78,"weight":311,"position":"Tackle","college":"Boise State","pros":"Cleveland combines top-tier athleticism with good bend, balance, and the reactive quickness to mirror pass rushers.","cons":"He lacks power as a run blocker and needs to play with heavier hands in pass protection.","similar_player":"Kolton Miller","grade":"rs junior","gms":13,"strts":13,"sk_all":3,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Left tackle feet","description":"Tall, highly athletic left tackle with nimble feet, excellent balance, and the movement skills to fit in a zone blocking scheme","scouting_report":"Cleveland has a lean, low-cut frame with short legs and a long torso that helps him play with good bend and balance. The Boise State standout has 40 starts on his résumé, all but one at left tackle (the other was at left guard). The former high school wrestler brings top-end athleticism to the position: He ran a 4.93-second 40-yard dash at the combine (third among all OL) while notching position bests with a 7.26-second three-cone and a 4.46-second short shuttle. He also pumped out 30 reps on the bench (fifth). Cleveland has the movement skills to fit well in a zone blocking scheme; he plays with a calm demeanor as a pass blocker—he never panics, is measured in his movements, and isn’t consistently caught off guard by stunts and twists. He shows very good reactive athleticism, mirroring well with balance, good knee bend, and quick feet. He can engage a defensive lineman, move his feet, and seal his opponent away from the play in one smooth motion."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Ezra Cleveland","year":2020,"rank":62,"height":78,"weight":311,"position":"Tackle","college":"Boise State","pros":"Cleveland combines top-tier athleticism with good bend, balance, and the reactive quickness to mirror pass rushers.","cons":"He lacks power as a run blocker and needs to play with heavier hands in pass protection.","similar_player":"Kolton Miller","grade":"rs junior","gms":13,"strts":13,"sk_all":3,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Left tackle feet","description":"Tall, highly athletic left tackle with nimble feet, excellent balance, and the movement skills to fit in a zone blocking scheme","scouting_report":"Cleveland played through a turf-toe injury that limited him at times, and while he does flash some vinegar as a finisher, he needs to be more aggressive. He may have room on his frame to add some bulk, but lacks power as a run blocker, and isn’t going to create much push at the point of attack. In pass protection, he comes up out of his stance too high at times and can get rocked back into the pocket by power rushers. Cleveland may be susceptible to bull rushes at the next level. And he is too often late to punch and doesn’t sustain blocks once he’s gotten his hands on an opponent."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Ezra Cleveland","year":2020,"rank":62,"height":78,"weight":311,"position":"Tackle","college":"Boise State","pros":"Cleveland combines top-tier athleticism with good bend, balance, and the reactive quickness to mirror pass rushers.","cons":"He lacks power as a run blocker and needs to play with heavier hands in pass protection.","similar_player":"Kolton Miller","grade":"rs junior","gms":13,"strts":13,"sk_all":3,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Left tackle feet","description":"Tall, highly athletic left tackle with nimble feet, excellent balance, and the movement skills to fit in a zone blocking scheme","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"KJ Hamler","year":2020,"rank":63,"height":69,"weight":178,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Penn State","pros":"Hamler has top-tier deep speed and rare quickness as a route runner.","cons":"His tiny frame could cause durability concerns; drops were an issue in 2019, and he may be pigeonholed into a slot role in the NFL.","similar_player":"Marquise Brown","grade":"rs sophomore","yds":904,"ypr":16.1,"tds":8,"twenty_plus":17,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Game-breaking speed","description":"Pint-sized pass catcher with electric speed, jitterbug quickness in and out of breaks, and return-game value","scouting_report":"Hamler may have a slight frame, but that shouldn’t stop him from making an impact at the next level. The Nittany Lions star is remarkably sudden in his movements, using head fakes and shoulder shimmies at the top of his route stem to juke flat-footed defensive backs out of their socks. He has the ability to square defenders up then blow right past them after the catch, and he employs a devastating hesitation step to destroy the pursuit angles of would-be tacklers. Hamler is dangerous on end-arounds and sweeps, and brings value on special teams, as well, averaging 23.5 yards per kick return and 6.0 yards per punt return."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"KJ Hamler","year":2020,"rank":63,"height":69,"weight":178,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Penn State","pros":"Hamler has top-tier deep speed and rare quickness as a route runner.","cons":"His tiny frame could cause durability concerns; drops were an issue in 2019, and he may be pigeonholed into a slot role in the NFL.","similar_player":"Marquise Brown","grade":"rs sophomore","yds":904,"ypr":16.1,"tds":8,"twenty_plus":17,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Game-breaking speed","description":"Pint-sized pass catcher with electric speed, jitterbug quickness in and out of breaks, and return-game value","scouting_report":"The Penn State product is efficient at tracking the ball in flight, but must learn to attack the ball at its high point with more consistency. He also struggled with drops in 2019. Still, Hamler has speed that can’t be coached. He can burn past press cornerbacks off the line, and he’ll eat on underneath routes if teams elect to play off him."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"KJ Hamler","year":2020,"rank":63,"height":69,"weight":178,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Penn State","pros":"Hamler has top-tier deep speed and rare quickness as a route runner.","cons":"His tiny frame could cause durability concerns; drops were an issue in 2019, and he may be pigeonholed into a slot role in the NFL.","similar_player":"Marquise Brown","grade":"rs sophomore","yds":904,"ypr":16.1,"tds":8,"twenty_plus":17,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Game-breaking speed","description":"Pint-sized pass catcher with electric speed, jitterbug quickness in and out of breaks, and return-game value","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Chase Claypool","year":2020,"rank":64,"height":76,"weight":238,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Notre Dame","pros":"Claypool boasts an extraordinary combination of size and athleticism; he’s capable of lining up on the outside or in the slot, is a dangerous touchdown-maker, and brings day-one special teams value.","cons":"He’s a late bloomer with just one year of elite production for Notre Dame; he lacks suddenness as a route runner and has no experience as a true tight end.","similar_player":"Vincent Jackson, Darren Waller","grade":"senior","yds":1037,"ypr":15.7,"tds":13,"twenty_plus":23,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Athleticism and size","description":"Big, physical pass catcher with scintillating athletic traits and a nose for the end zone","scouting_report":"Claypool boasts a tall, well-built frame with a muscular lower half, long wingspan, and big hands. The Golden Domer grew up in British Columbia participating in BMX, karate, and gymnastics and is a former high school basketball player who averaged 45 points per game as a senior. He found his home on the gridiron, though, and broke out in 2019 for Notre Dame, finishing with 66 catches for 1,037 yards and 13 touchdowns. He’s a rare athlete, and at the combine, he joined Calvin Johnson as one of just two receivers since 2006 to weigh in at 230-plus pounds and run the 40-yard dash in less than 4.45 seconds. Claypool also notched impressive testing numbers in Indy, jumping 40.5 inches in the vertical jump and 10-foot-6 in the broad jump. His nine-pound weight gain from the Senior Bowl to the combine might be foreshadowing a transition to tight end―but future positional designation aside, Claypool has the skill set to succeed both on the outside and in the slot."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Chase Claypool","year":2020,"rank":64,"height":76,"weight":238,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Notre Dame","pros":"Claypool boasts an extraordinary combination of size and athleticism; he’s capable of lining up on the outside or in the slot, is a dangerous touchdown-maker, and brings day-one special teams value.","cons":"He’s a late bloomer with just one year of elite production for Notre Dame; he lacks suddenness as a route runner and has no experience as a true tight end.","similar_player":"Vincent Jackson, Darren Waller","grade":"senior","yds":1037,"ypr":15.7,"tds":13,"twenty_plus":23,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Athleticism and size","description":"Big, physical pass catcher with scintillating athletic traits and a nose for the end zone","scouting_report":"He glides off the line of scrimmage and can quickly sink his hips on stop routes or comebacks, and has the short-area movement skills and physicality to cross up defenders on short out-routes. Claypool proved to be a dangerous threat near the end zone, and showed the body control to go up, twist in the air, and pluck the football at the high point before landing, turning, and continuing to move downfield in one smooth motion. He’s a strong runner after the catch who notched 27 broken tackles on 151 career catches, according to Pro Football Focus. And he should suit up early for the team that drafts him thanks to his prowess as a punt gunner."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Chase Claypool","year":2020,"rank":64,"height":76,"weight":238,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Notre Dame","pros":"Claypool boasts an extraordinary combination of size and athleticism; he’s capable of lining up on the outside or in the slot, is a dangerous touchdown-maker, and brings day-one special teams value.","cons":"He’s a late bloomer with just one year of elite production for Notre Dame; he lacks suddenness as a route runner and has no experience as a true tight end.","similar_player":"Vincent Jackson, Darren Waller","grade":"senior","yds":1037,"ypr":15.7,"tds":13,"twenty_plus":23,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Athleticism and size","description":"Big, physical pass catcher with scintillating athletic traits and a nose for the end zone","scouting_report":"But while Claypool has size and plenty of athleticism, he is a work in progress in contested-catch situations and doesn't always position himself to box out defenders and win the play. He lacks suddenness as a route runner and doesn’t always play to his timed speed. Claypool may fall into the tweener category as a pass catcher. The team that drafts him may need to bake in a little extra development time."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Chase Claypool","year":2020,"rank":64,"height":76,"weight":238,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Notre Dame","pros":"Claypool boasts an extraordinary combination of size and athleticism; he’s capable of lining up on the outside or in the slot, is a dangerous touchdown-maker, and brings day-one special teams value.","cons":"He’s a late bloomer with just one year of elite production for Notre Dame; he lacks suddenness as a route runner and has no experience as a true tight end.","similar_player":"Vincent Jackson, Darren Waller","grade":"senior","yds":1037,"ypr":15.7,"tds":13,"twenty_plus":23,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Athleticism and size","description":"Big, physical pass catcher with scintillating athletic traits and a nose for the end zone","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Austin Jackson","year":2020,"rank":65,"height":77,"weight":322,"position":"Tackle","college":"USC","pros":"Jackson has the moldable traits teams are looking for at left tackle, with top-tier athleticism, size, and plenty of movement skills.","cons":"He’s still developing his techniques and may need a season or two before he’ll be ready to be thrown into the fire.","similar_player":"Greg Little","grade":"junior","gms":13,"strts":13,"sk_all":4,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Athletic upside","description":"Easy-moving but raw left tackle who boasts intriguing developmental traits―with great size, long arms, and quick feet as a pass blocker; he’ll need to refine his techniques and play with more power","scouting_report":"Jackson is a former five-star recruit with a stout, well-built frame and long arms. He’s a very athletic mover with great reach, quick feet, and some range to get out and block on outside runs and screens. The former Trojans tackle has good quickness at the snap to get out of his stance and into his pass set, using a strong punch to attack his opponent’s chest and stun him early in his rush. He’s not a road-grader in the run game but plays with some vinegar."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Austin Jackson","year":2020,"rank":65,"height":77,"weight":322,"position":"Tackle","college":"USC","pros":"Jackson has the moldable traits teams are looking for at left tackle, with top-tier athleticism, size, and plenty of movement skills.","cons":"He’s still developing his techniques and may need a season or two before he’ll be ready to be thrown into the fire.","similar_player":"Greg Little","grade":"junior","gms":13,"strts":13,"sk_all":4,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Athletic upside","description":"Easy-moving but raw left tackle who boasts intriguing developmental traits―with great size, long arms, and quick feet as a pass blocker; he’ll need to refine his techniques and play with more power","scouting_report":"Jackson stops his feet to punch at times, though, and fails to lock on to opposing rushers a little too often, allowing defensive linemen to avoid stalemates and create counterattacks. He needs to get stronger to improve his anchor against power rushers, and can be susceptible to getting pulled off balance with rip moves. He got repeatedly beaten by Iowa’s A.J. Epenesa in their matchup in 2019. He’s still young, though―he won’t turn 21 until a month after the draft―so teams will undoubtedly look at his physical profile and see massive upside. On the personal side, Jackson donated bone marrow to his sister last summer, a procedure that put his football career at risk."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Austin Jackson","year":2020,"rank":65,"height":77,"weight":322,"position":"Tackle","college":"USC","pros":"Jackson has the moldable traits teams are looking for at left tackle, with top-tier athleticism, size, and plenty of movement skills.","cons":"He’s still developing his techniques and may need a season or two before he’ll be ready to be thrown into the fire.","similar_player":"Greg Little","grade":"junior","gms":13,"strts":13,"sk_all":4,"age":20,"main_selling_point":"Athletic upside","description":"Easy-moving but raw left tackle who boasts intriguing developmental traits―with great size, long arms, and quick feet as a pass blocker; he’ll need to refine his techniques and play with more power","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Zack Moss","year":2020,"rank":66,"height":69,"weight":223,"position":"Running Back","college":"Utah","pros":"Moss blows through tackle attempts like he’s made of cement; he has the size, power, and quickness to play on all three downs early in his career.","cons":"Durability is a question mark, as is fit: He’s best suited for downhill-running teams.","similar_player":"Marshawn Lynch, David Montgomery","grade":"senior","yds":1416,"tds":15,"ypc":6,"twenty_plus":18,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Tackle-breaking power","description":"Physical, tone-setting runner with deft footwork, excellent balance, and desirable pass catching chops","scouting_report":"Moss has a thick, muscular build with a broad upper half and quads that might even impress Saquon Barkley. He’s an aggressive runner with a Beast Mode mentality, treating tackle attempts as personal slights."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Zack Moss","year":2020,"rank":66,"height":69,"weight":223,"position":"Running Back","college":"Utah","pros":"Moss blows through tackle attempts like he’s made of cement; he has the size, power, and quickness to play on all three downs early in his career.","cons":"Durability is a question mark, as is fit: He’s best suited for downhill-running teams.","similar_player":"Marshawn Lynch, David Montgomery","grade":"senior","yds":1416,"tds":15,"ypc":6,"twenty_plus":18,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Tackle-breaking power","description":"Physical, tone-setting runner with deft footwork, excellent balance, and desirable pass catching chops","scouting_report":"Moss employs a mean stiff arm, has quick feet, and possesses a gyroscope-like ability to absorb tackle attempts, twist his body, and somehow stay upright. He has highlights in which his head and shoulders are facing the sideline and his feet somehow still carry him straight down the field. Moss is not a classic beat-you-around-the-corner-type back, but has good acceleration when he plants his foot and runs north to south. The third-team AP All-American also caught 28 passes for 388 yards with two touchdowns in 2019."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Zack Moss","year":2020,"rank":66,"height":69,"weight":223,"position":"Running Back","college":"Utah","pros":"Moss blows through tackle attempts like he’s made of cement; he has the size, power, and quickness to play on all three downs early in his career.","cons":"Durability is a question mark, as is fit: He’s best suited for downhill-running teams.","similar_player":"Marshawn Lynch, David Montgomery","grade":"senior","yds":1416,"tds":15,"ypc":6,"twenty_plus":18,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Tackle-breaking power","description":"Physical, tone-setting runner with deft footwork, excellent balance, and desirable pass catching chops","scouting_report":"The biggest question surrounding Moss is durability, as his physical brand could cause questions among NFL teams. He missed five games in 2018 due to a meniscus tear, and another three games in 2016―two to a toe injury and a third to an undisclosed injury."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Zack Moss","year":2020,"rank":66,"height":69,"weight":223,"position":"Running Back","college":"Utah","pros":"Moss blows through tackle attempts like he’s made of cement; he has the size, power, and quickness to play on all three downs early in his career.","cons":"Durability is a question mark, as is fit: He’s best suited for downhill-running teams.","similar_player":"Marshawn Lynch, David Montgomery","grade":"senior","yds":1416,"tds":15,"ypc":6,"twenty_plus":18,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Tackle-breaking power","description":"Physical, tone-setting runner with deft footwork, excellent balance, and desirable pass catching chops","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Kyle Dugger","year":2020,"rank":67,"height":73,"weight":217,"position":"Safety","college":"Lenoir-Rhyne","pros":"Dugger has all the traits to develop into a top-tier defensive playmaker who can be deployed in multiple roles.","cons":"The projection from Division II star to NFL standout is a tough one, as concerns about his level of competition could deter some teams.","similar_player":"Shaq Thompson","grade":"senior","tkls":31,"tfl":2,"sacks":6,"age":24,"main_selling_point":"Elite athletic traits","description":"Explosive, rangy safety with size, speed, and a hard-hitting style―but question marks surrounding his level of competition","scouting_report":"Dugger has a strong, tapered frame with long arms and a muscular lower half. He’s also a loose, fluid athlete with top-end speed and elite leaping ability. He absolutely blew up at February’s combine, running a 4.49-second 40-yard dash (sixth among safeties) while jumping 42 inches in the vertical (first) and 11 feet, two inches in the broad jump (second)."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Kyle Dugger","year":2020,"rank":67,"height":73,"weight":217,"position":"Safety","college":"Lenoir-Rhyne","pros":"Dugger has all the traits to develop into a top-tier defensive playmaker who can be deployed in multiple roles.","cons":"The projection from Division II star to NFL standout is a tough one, as concerns about his level of competition could deter some teams.","similar_player":"Shaq Thompson","grade":"senior","tkls":31,"tfl":2,"sacks":6,"age":24,"main_selling_point":"Elite athletic traits","description":"Explosive, rangy safety with size, speed, and a hard-hitting style―but question marks surrounding his level of competition","scouting_report":"The small-school standout played primarily in two-high looks in college, showing the hip fluidity to come up to cover in the slot and the physicality to excel in the box. He loves to play with his eyes in the backfield, and is an eager downhill defender with a massive tackle radius. With long arms, big hands, and quick-twitch reactive athleticism, Dugger showed the ability to finish plays even when he appeared to have overrun a ballcarrier or taken a bad angle. He also adds potential value on special teams, returning two punts for touchdowns in 2019."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Kyle Dugger","year":2020,"rank":67,"height":73,"weight":217,"position":"Safety","college":"Lenoir-Rhyne","pros":"Dugger has all the traits to develop into a top-tier defensive playmaker who can be deployed in multiple roles.","cons":"The projection from Division II star to NFL standout is a tough one, as concerns about his level of competition could deter some teams.","similar_player":"Shaq Thompson","grade":"senior","tkls":31,"tfl":2,"sacks":6,"age":24,"main_selling_point":"Elite athletic traits","description":"Explosive, rangy safety with size, speed, and a hard-hitting style―but question marks surrounding his level of competition","scouting_report":"While Dugger certainly looked like he belonged in the NFL at Senior Bowl practices, his experience against Division II competition makes him a tough player to evaluate. He’s not especially young, either; he’ll be a 24-year-old rookie after redshirting as a freshman and taking a medical redshirt year in 2016. His backside pursuit and urgency on plays away from him comes and goes. Overall, though, Dugger brings versatility to line up in multiple roles in the secondary, and could even play as a de facto linebacker in the pros."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Kyle Dugger","year":2020,"rank":67,"height":73,"weight":217,"position":"Safety","college":"Lenoir-Rhyne","pros":"Dugger has all the traits to develop into a top-tier defensive playmaker who can be deployed in multiple roles.","cons":"The projection from Division II star to NFL standout is a tough one, as concerns about his level of competition could deter some teams.","similar_player":"Shaq Thompson","grade":"senior","tkls":31,"tfl":2,"sacks":6,"age":24,"main_selling_point":"Elite athletic traits","description":"Explosive, rangy safety with size, speed, and a hard-hitting style―but question marks surrounding his level of competition","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Lynn Bowden Jr.","year":2020,"rank":68,"height":71,"weight":204,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Kentucky","pros":"Bowden is electric with the ball in his hands; his versatility makes him a factor out of the slot, in the backfield, and on special teams―and plays with an infectious, fiery demeanor.","cons":"He’s raw as a route runner and may be limited to slot duties and sporadic gadget plays. Some teams may worry that they’d have to scheme up ways to get him involved. He was involved in an on-field scuffle before the team’s bowl game.","similar_player":"Percy Harvin","grade":"junior","yds":348,"ypr":11.6,"tds":1,"twenty_plus":25,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Elusiveness","description":"Competitive, raw slot receiver/running back hybrid with explosive athletic traits, a natural talent for making defenders miss, and the versatility to play multiple roles in an offense","scouting_report":"Bowden has a compact, muscular, low-cut frame and plays with excellent balance and body control, change of direction, and suddenness in the short area. The Kentucky star makes my All-Fun team for most entertaining players to watch; he brings a whirling dervish style both between the tackles and in the open field, and tallied 48 broken tackles on 166 designed runs last season, per Pro Football Focus. Bowden won the Paul Hornung Award as the nation’s most versatile performer in 2019, moving from slot receiver to quarterback for the Wildcats after seven games when the team’s starter went down due to injury. Operating mainly in a wildcat role, he led the SEC in rushing (185 rushes for 1,468 yards and 13 touchdowns) while adding 30 catches for 348 yards and a score as a receiver. Paired with his strong 2018 campaign playing from the slot (67 receptions for 745 yards and five TDs), Bowden leaves Kentucky as one of just two players in the program’s history with more than 1,000 yards receiving, rushing, and on kickoff returns (Randall Cobb being the other)."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Lynn Bowden Jr.","year":2020,"rank":68,"height":71,"weight":204,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Kentucky","pros":"Bowden is electric with the ball in his hands; his versatility makes him a factor out of the slot, in the backfield, and on special teams―and plays with an infectious, fiery demeanor.","cons":"He’s raw as a route runner and may be limited to slot duties and sporadic gadget plays. Some teams may worry that they’d have to scheme up ways to get him involved. He was involved in an on-field scuffle before the team’s bowl game.","similar_player":"Percy Harvin","grade":"junior","yds":348,"ypr":11.6,"tds":1,"twenty_plus":25,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Elusiveness","description":"Competitive, raw slot receiver/running back hybrid with explosive athletic traits, a natural talent for making defenders miss, and the versatility to play multiple roles in an offense","scouting_report":"The dynamic playmaker offers positional versatility as a slot receiver and moveable chess piece out of the backfield. He’s raw as a route runner and has inconsistent hands but brings scintillating developmental traits, with rare explosiveness, gyroscope balance, and a legitimate running back’s skill set―vision, contact balance, and instincts for picking run lanes. As a downfield receiver, he flashes an ability to come down with throws at the sideline and to track the ball deep, though his route tree is limited. He’s a dynamic kick and punt returner who should contribute on special teams right away. And overall, he plays with a tremendously competitive and gritty style."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Lynn Bowden Jr.","year":2020,"rank":68,"height":71,"weight":204,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Kentucky","pros":"Bowden is electric with the ball in his hands; his versatility makes him a factor out of the slot, in the backfield, and on special teams―and plays with an infectious, fiery demeanor.","cons":"He’s raw as a route runner and may be limited to slot duties and sporadic gadget plays. Some teams may worry that they’d have to scheme up ways to get him involved. He was involved in an on-field scuffle before the team’s bowl game.","similar_player":"Percy Harvin","grade":"junior","yds":348,"ypr":11.6,"tds":1,"twenty_plus":25,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Elusiveness","description":"Competitive, raw slot receiver/running back hybrid with explosive athletic traits, a natural talent for making defenders miss, and the versatility to play multiple roles in an offense","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Antonio Gibson","year":2020,"rank":69,"height":72,"weight":228,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Memphis","pros":"Gibson is dynamic with the ball in his hands, a tackle-breaking home run hitter who could contribute as a running back, receiver, or returner.","cons":"He’s incredibly raw and may need to land in an offense that’s willing to scheme up ways to get him the ball.","similar_player":"David Johnson","grade":"senior","yds":735,"ypr":19.3,"tds":8,"twenty_plus":16,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Big-play talent","description":"Electric, tackle-breaking offensive weapon with a nose for the end zone and the versatility to line up at running back and receiver","scouting_report":"Gibson has a thick, muscled-up build with top-tier balance, explosive acceleration, and home run speed. He took a winding route to the NFL draft, starting out in the JUCO ranks at East Central Community College before transferring to Memphis. After playing a reserve role behind NFL talents in Darrell Henderson and Tony Pollard in 2018, he broke out in 2019, turning his 71 touches into 1,104 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2019 (38 receptions for 735 yards and eight touchdowns with 33 rushes for 369 yards and four touchdowns). Gibson broke an absurd 33 tackles and scored seven touchdowns of 40-plus yards on his limited reps, showing rare contact balance and turbo-boosted acceleration. He’s also a dangerous kick returner who averaged 28.0 yards on 23 returns last season and took one to the house."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Antonio Gibson","year":2020,"rank":69,"height":72,"weight":228,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Memphis","pros":"Gibson is dynamic with the ball in his hands, a tackle-breaking home run hitter who could contribute as a running back, receiver, or returner.","cons":"He’s incredibly raw and may need to land in an offense that’s willing to scheme up ways to get him the ball.","similar_player":"David Johnson","grade":"senior","yds":735,"ypr":19.3,"tds":8,"twenty_plus":16,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Big-play talent","description":"Electric, tackle-breaking offensive weapon with a nose for the end zone and the versatility to line up at running back and receiver","scouting_report":"The big question, though, is what position Gibson will play at the next level. After spending the majority of his snaps at receiver at Memphis, he lined up at running back at the Senior Bowl … and then went back to receiver at the combine. He’s a bit stiff and raw as a route runner and he lacks experience with between-the-tackles-type runs (most of his runs were wide zone/sweep plays at Memphis). He’s just raw, period, but the athletic and playmaking talent makes him an intriguing upside pick."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Antonio Gibson","year":2020,"rank":69,"height":72,"weight":228,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Memphis","pros":"Gibson is dynamic with the ball in his hands, a tackle-breaking home run hitter who could contribute as a running back, receiver, or returner.","cons":"He’s incredibly raw and may need to land in an offense that’s willing to scheme up ways to get him the ball.","similar_player":"David Johnson","grade":"senior","yds":735,"ypr":19.3,"tds":8,"twenty_plus":16,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Big-play talent","description":"Electric, tackle-breaking offensive weapon with a nose for the end zone and the versatility to line up at running back and receiver","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Amik Robertson","year":2020,"rank":70,"height":68,"weight":187,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Lousiana Tech","pros":"Robertson brings the combination of extraordinary ball-hawking instincts, physicality, and a back-down-from-nobody intensity to the field.","cons":"He may lack the height and length to play outside and is a projection as a slot corner; he played against a lower level of competition in college.","similar_player":"Chris Harris","grade":"junior","tkls":60,"tfl":5,"sacks":16,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Ball production, tenacity","description":"Tough, physical, ball-hawking corner who loves to press, shows top-tier instincts in coverage, and plays with a chip on his shoulder","scouting_report":"Robertson is a short, well-built cornerback with a compact frame and a tenacious demeanor. He’s what you’d get if Steve Smith played on the other side of the ball: Robertson loves to press, is tough as nails, and antagonizes opponents on every rep, planting himself in opposing receivers’ personal bubbles while re-routing them forcefully. In off-coverage, he shows good instincts to read the quarterback, decipher routes, and drive on the ball. He showed elite ball-hawking talent for the Bulldogs, with 14 picks and 34 pass deflections in three seasons."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Amik Robertson","year":2020,"rank":70,"height":68,"weight":187,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Lousiana Tech","pros":"Robertson brings the combination of extraordinary ball-hawking instincts, physicality, and a back-down-from-nobody intensity to the field.","cons":"He may lack the height and length to play outside and is a projection as a slot corner; he played against a lower level of competition in college.","similar_player":"Chris Harris","grade":"junior","tkls":60,"tfl":5,"sacks":16,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Ball production, tenacity","description":"Tough, physical, ball-hawking corner who loves to press, shows top-tier instincts in coverage, and plays with a chip on his shoulder","scouting_report":"Robertson is a very quick, reactive athlete who can recover if pushed off his spot. He was dominant in man-to-man single coverage, surrendering a 19.8 passer rating on 40 targets in 2019, giving up just 13 receptions and finishing first in PFF’s coverage grade among all corners in those situations. Robertson also finished first (or tied for first) in PFF’s coverage grade against clean-pocket throws, passes thrown in three seconds or less, throws from obvious passing situations, and in contested-catch situations. Against the run, Robertson brings a ferocious demeanor. He brings energy and intensity to the defense. He made 38 starts for Louisiana Tech, and showed good durability and toughness to play through hip and groin issues last season but not miss a game."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Amik Robertson","year":2020,"rank":70,"height":68,"weight":187,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Lousiana Tech","pros":"Robertson brings the combination of extraordinary ball-hawking instincts, physicality, and a back-down-from-nobody intensity to the field.","cons":"He may lack the height and length to play outside and is a projection as a slot corner; he played against a lower level of competition in college.","similar_player":"Chris Harris","grade":"junior","tkls":60,"tfl":5,"sacks":16,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Ball production, tenacity","description":"Tough, physical, ball-hawking corner who loves to press, shows top-tier instincts in coverage, and plays with a chip on his shoulder","scouting_report":"Robertson’s height could be a deal-breaker for some teams and he may get pigeonholed into a slot-only role as a pro. He played against inferior competition in college so will need to prove he can jump to a much higher level."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Amik Robertson","year":2020,"rank":70,"height":68,"weight":187,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Lousiana Tech","pros":"Robertson brings the combination of extraordinary ball-hawking instincts, physicality, and a back-down-from-nobody intensity to the field.","cons":"He may lack the height and length to play outside and is a projection as a slot corner; he played against a lower level of competition in college.","similar_player":"Chris Harris","grade":"junior","tkls":60,"tfl":5,"sacks":16,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Ball production, tenacity","description":"Tough, physical, ball-hawking corner who loves to press, shows top-tier instincts in coverage, and plays with a chip on his shoulder","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Cameron Dantzler","year":2020,"rank":71,"height":74,"weight":188,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Mississippi State","pros":"Dantlzer is a tall, physically belligerent cover corner with springy athleticism, loose hips, and ball skills.","cons":"He’s rail thin and ran a worryingly slow time at the combine.","similar_player":"Justin Layne","grade":"rs junior","tkls":40,"tfl":2,"sacks":8,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Ball skills, swagger","description":"Long, lean cornerback with a hypercompetitive style who combines strength, ball skills, and fluidity in coverage; his long speed is the question mark","scouting_report":"Dantzler has a tall, thin frame that belies his fearsome demeanor and surprising strength in coverage. He was a three-sport athlete in high school who won a state title in the long jump, starred in basketball, and committed to Mississippi State as a three-star recruit. He plays in press and off-coverage; in press, he disrupts timing at the line of scrimmage and looks to frustrate receivers across from him. He showed good grip strength to tug and pull on opponents through the first 5 yards and the oily hips, quick feet, and smooth footwork to transition to trailing position with incredible fluidity. Dantzler uses the sideline as help and converts to receiver mode with the ball in the air, showing the ability to look back to find the ball. In off-coverage, reads the quarterback’s eyes and looks to get a jump on the ball. Dantzler, who also got some reps in the slot, gave up just one touchdown in coverage in his career, per Pro Football Focus. He notched five picks in his career to go with 20 passes defensed, and was targeted just 29 times on 223 coverage snaps in 2019, per PFF, surrendering a paltry 57.0 passer rating. Opposing quarterbacks simply avoided him most of the time."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Cameron Dantzler","year":2020,"rank":71,"height":74,"weight":188,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Mississippi State","pros":"Dantlzer is a tall, physically belligerent cover corner with springy athleticism, loose hips, and ball skills.","cons":"He’s rail thin and ran a worryingly slow time at the combine.","similar_player":"Justin Layne","grade":"rs junior","tkls":40,"tfl":2,"sacks":8,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Ball skills, swagger","description":"Long, lean cornerback with a hypercompetitive style who combines strength, ball skills, and fluidity in coverage; his long speed is the question mark","scouting_report":"Dantzler explodes off the edge on blitzes and can dip and duck under tackles to finish. He brings a swagger to the field, playing with a confident, abrasive style and competing on every snap. He gave LSU star receiver Ja’Marr Chase a run for his money when their teams matched up."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Cameron Dantzler","year":2020,"rank":71,"height":74,"weight":188,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Mississippi State","pros":"Dantlzer is a tall, physically belligerent cover corner with springy athleticism, loose hips, and ball skills.","cons":"He’s rail thin and ran a worryingly slow time at the combine.","similar_player":"Justin Layne","grade":"rs junior","tkls":40,"tfl":2,"sacks":8,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Ball skills, swagger","description":"Long, lean cornerback with a hypercompetitive style who combines strength, ball skills, and fluidity in coverage; his long speed is the question mark","scouting_report":"The big question mark, though, is his long speed. Dantzler ran an alarmingly slow 4.64-second 40-yard dash at the combine, then followed that up with a probably-generous 4.38 at his pro day. His true game speed is likely somewhere in between the two tests―and if he’s got 4.5-second speed, that should be good enough for him to succeed in the pros. Dantzler may need to add some mass in the pros; he lacks strength in coverage and bulk as a run defender. He missed three games in 2019, and because of his thin frame, durability could be a concern at the next level."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Cameron Dantzler","year":2020,"rank":71,"height":74,"weight":188,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Mississippi State","pros":"Dantlzer is a tall, physically belligerent cover corner with springy athleticism, loose hips, and ball skills.","cons":"He’s rail thin and ran a worryingly slow time at the combine.","similar_player":"Justin Layne","grade":"rs junior","tkls":40,"tfl":2,"sacks":8,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Ball skills, swagger","description":"Long, lean cornerback with a hypercompetitive style who combines strength, ball skills, and fluidity in coverage; his long speed is the question mark","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Tyler Johnson","year":2020,"rank":72,"height":73,"weight":206,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Minnesota","pros":"Johnson is the definition of a playmaker, a wildly productive pass-catcher who thrives in the slot and in the red zone and has a knack for the impossible catch.","cons":"He may lack the top-end speed and short-area quickness to separate at the next level, and drops have been a glaring issue at times.","similar_player":"Tyler Boyd","grade":"senior","yds":1318,"ypr":15.3,"tds":13,"twenty_plus":19,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Catch-point prowess","description":"Tough, crafty pass-catcher who thrives above the rim; lacks elite speed and suddenness but wins with good routes and excellent body control","scouting_report":"Johnson is a tall, well-proportioned wideout who’s tough as hell over the middle and draws on his huge catch radius and play strength to dominate 50-50 balls. The former Minnesota star was wildly productive in college, reeling in 164 passes for 2,487 yards and 25 touchdowns over his past two seasons with the Gophers. Johnson lined up primarily in the slot, where he tracked the ball beautifully on slot fades and was fearless in going up over the middle and exposing his ribs, knowing he was gonna get thwacked. He lacks suddenness as a route runner but has a natural feel for leverage to get defenders on his hip and box them out away from the ball. He’s dangerous as a runner after the catch and was a reliable go-to guy in the red zone for Minnesota. His highlight tape is littered with “holy shit” moments."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Tyler Johnson","year":2020,"rank":72,"height":73,"weight":206,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Minnesota","pros":"Johnson is the definition of a playmaker, a wildly productive pass-catcher who thrives in the slot and in the red zone and has a knack for the impossible catch.","cons":"He may lack the top-end speed and short-area quickness to separate at the next level, and drops have been a glaring issue at times.","similar_player":"Tyler Boyd","grade":"senior","yds":1318,"ypr":15.3,"tds":13,"twenty_plus":19,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Catch-point prowess","description":"Tough, crafty pass-catcher who thrives above the rim; lacks elite speed and suddenness but wins with good routes and excellent body control","scouting_report":"Johnson struggled with drops in 2018 but improved in that area last season. He lacked urgency in his routes at times, and his lack of top-end speed and quickness may limit his utility as an outside receiver in the pros. He projects well as a big slot target, and brings the upside to become a go-to guy on third downs and in the red zone."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Tyler Johnson","year":2020,"rank":72,"height":73,"weight":206,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Minnesota","pros":"Johnson is the definition of a playmaker, a wildly productive pass-catcher who thrives in the slot and in the red zone and has a knack for the impossible catch.","cons":"He may lack the top-end speed and short-area quickness to separate at the next level, and drops have been a glaring issue at times.","similar_player":"Tyler Boyd","grade":"senior","yds":1318,"ypr":15.3,"tds":13,"twenty_plus":19,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Catch-point prowess","description":"Tough, crafty pass-catcher who thrives above the rim; lacks elite speed and suddenness but wins with good routes and excellent body control","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Robert Hunt","year":2020,"rank":73,"height":77,"weight":323,"position":"Guard","college":"Louisiana-Lafayette","pros":"Hunt is a powerfully built lineman who brings the reactive athleticism, strength, and size to contribute early on at either guard or right tackle.","cons":"He had surgery on his groin in 2019; also, he played a lower level of competition, and some teams may see him as a guard only.","similar_player":"Rodger Saffold","grade":"rs senior","gms":7,"strts":7,"sk_all":1,"age":23,"main_selling_point":"Power, versatility","description":"Big, tough lineman with quick feet to mirror in pass protection and the power to bull-doze opponents in the run game; offers guard/tackle flexibility","scouting_report":"Hunt is built like a refrigerator with a broad upper half and thick, sturdy legs. The four-year starter plays with surprisingly light feet and coordinates his punch with a balanced base. He mirrors well, keeps his feet moving throughout his block, and is a skilled hand-fighter, showing excellent grip strength to stay engaged and keep opponents working. He allowed just two pressures on 196 pass-block snaps in seven games in 2019, per Pro Football Focus. In the run game, he can uproot defenders, firing out of his stance to get under his opponents’ pads and drive them off the ball. He plays hard in that area and has an aggressive attitude. Hunt started 45 games for Louisiana-Lafayette, logging most of his first two seasons at left guard and the final two at right tackle. That gives him desirable guard/tackle versatility, but his best fit in the pros might be on the inside."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Robert Hunt","year":2020,"rank":73,"height":77,"weight":323,"position":"Guard","college":"Louisiana-Lafayette","pros":"Hunt is a powerfully built lineman who brings the reactive athleticism, strength, and size to contribute early on at either guard or right tackle.","cons":"He had surgery on his groin in 2019; also, he played a lower level of competition, and some teams may see him as a guard only.","similar_player":"Rodger Saffold","grade":"rs senior","gms":7,"strts":7,"sk_all":1,"age":23,"main_selling_point":"Power, versatility","description":"Big, tough lineman with quick feet to mirror in pass protection and the power to bull-doze opponents in the run game; offers guard/tackle flexibility","scouting_report":"Hunt plays a bit high at times and can get knocked into the pocket if a defender catches him off-guard. He played just seven games in 2019 after sustaining a midseason groin injury."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Robert Hunt","year":2020,"rank":73,"height":77,"weight":323,"position":"Guard","college":"Louisiana-Lafayette","pros":"Hunt is a powerfully built lineman who brings the reactive athleticism, strength, and size to contribute early on at either guard or right tackle.","cons":"He had surgery on his groin in 2019; also, he played a lower level of competition, and some teams may see him as a guard only.","similar_player":"Rodger Saffold","grade":"rs senior","gms":7,"strts":7,"sk_all":1,"age":23,"main_selling_point":"Power, versatility","description":"Big, tough lineman with quick feet to mirror in pass protection and the power to bull-doze opponents in the run game; offers guard/tackle flexibility","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Julian Okwara","year":2020,"rank":74,"height":76,"weight":252,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Notre Dame","pros":"Okwara has the first-step speed and athleticism to develop into a menace on the edge; he’s an ascending talent.","cons":"Lacks power against the run, and his sack production didn’t match his traits.","similar_player":"Christian Miller","grade":"senior","tkls":19,"tfl":7,"sacks":5,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Pass-rushing upside, closing burst","description":"Springy edge rusher with good length, top-tier athleticism, and dazzling closing speed―but room to develop a stronger arsenal of pass-rush moves","scouting_report":"Okwara is a stand-up end with a long, athletic frame and a massive wingspan. The younger brother of Lions pass rusher Romeo Okwara, he moved with his family to the United States from Nigeria when he was eight. He lined up on both sides of Notre Dame’s line, showcasing good first-step burst and electric closing speed to track down the quarterback or ball carrier. He plays with very active hands, continually chopping and ripping throughout his rush, and accelerates his feet when contacted. Okwara coordinates footwork and hands to shed blocks and turn the corner simultaneously, and showed the ability to change direction on a dime to flatten his rush and get into the pocket. He adds in a good speed-to-power bull rush that can overwhelm opposing tackles. The former Golden Domer plays with an attitude and notched a pressure rate of 19.1 percent in the past two seasons, per PFF, best among draft-eligible edge players. Okwara notched five sacks and a forced fumble in nine games last year, with three of those sacks coming in one game (Virginia)."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Julian Okwara","year":2020,"rank":74,"height":76,"weight":252,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Notre Dame","pros":"Okwara has the first-step speed and athleticism to develop into a menace on the edge; he’s an ascending talent.","cons":"Lacks power against the run, and his sack production didn’t match his traits.","similar_player":"Christian Miller","grade":"senior","tkls":19,"tfl":7,"sacks":5,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Pass-rushing upside, closing burst","description":"Springy edge rusher with good length, top-tier athleticism, and dazzling closing speed―but room to develop a stronger arsenal of pass-rush moves","scouting_report":"Okwara needs to strengthen his pass-rush plan―he doesn’t consistently string moves together and needs to refine more countermoves to go with his go-to bull rush. He is athletic enough to drop into zones, but he plays high and is not especially strong against the run, and is too frequently getting pushed around at the point of attack. He’s an inconsistent tackler, didn’t finish his rushes at a high enough rate, and his season ended after nine games with a fractured left fibula, which required surgery."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Julian Okwara","year":2020,"rank":74,"height":76,"weight":252,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Notre Dame","pros":"Okwara has the first-step speed and athleticism to develop into a menace on the edge; he’s an ascending talent.","cons":"Lacks power against the run, and his sack production didn’t match his traits.","similar_player":"Christian Miller","grade":"senior","tkls":19,"tfl":7,"sacks":5,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Pass-rushing upside, closing burst","description":"Springy edge rusher with good length, top-tier athleticism, and dazzling closing speed―but room to develop a stronger arsenal of pass-rush moves","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Bradlee Anae","year":2020,"rank":75,"height":75,"weight":257,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Utah","pros":"Anae brings a resolute intensity that’s contagious to his teammates; he’s relentless on the edge, combining skilled hands, good burst, and enough bend to turn the corner and get to the quarterback.","cons":"He lacks length, isn’t the most explosive athlete, and was inconsistent against the run.","similar_player":"Jeremiah Attaochu","grade":"senior","tkls":41,"tfl":14,"sacks":13,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Nonstop motor","description":"Tough, skilled pass rusher with a quick first step, strong hands, and a tenacious demeanor","scouting_report":"Anae has a well-built and athletic frame and alternates between rushing from a two- and three-point stance. The third-team AP All-American boasts a quick first step, plays with an always-revved-up motor, and seems to treat every pass-rush rep as an opportunity to express his disdain for his opponent. The Hawaii native was a three-sport star in high school (also excelling in basketball and track) and that athletic versatility shows up in his game: He has very good hands, consistently discarding and deflecting block attempts with chops and push-pull-rip moves, and he uses a strong long-arm stab move to put tackles on their heels. Anae does well to time the snap to get an edge on opposing tackles, and turns the corner on a dime, ducking and flattening to the quarterback without any wasted movement. He’s comfortable dropping back into space."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Bradlee Anae","year":2020,"rank":75,"height":75,"weight":257,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Utah","pros":"Anae brings a resolute intensity that’s contagious to his teammates; he’s relentless on the edge, combining skilled hands, good burst, and enough bend to turn the corner and get to the quarterback.","cons":"He lacks length, isn’t the most explosive athlete, and was inconsistent against the run.","similar_player":"Jeremiah Attaochu","grade":"senior","tkls":41,"tfl":14,"sacks":13,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Nonstop motor","description":"Tough, skilled pass rusher with a quick first step, strong hands, and a tenacious demeanor","scouting_report":"Anae notched 13 sacks and a forced fumble in 2019, rarely coming off the field for the Utah defense. He was a team captain who led his team in sacks each of the past three seasons and heads to the NFL as the Utes’ all-time leader in sacks (29.5). He brings the schematic flexibility to be featured as either a standup end in an odd-front scheme or a hand-in-the-dirt pass rusher in an even-front scheme. Anae had a strong week of practice at the Senior Bowl and showed out in the game, with one sack and another hurry that helped create an interception."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Bradlee Anae","year":2020,"rank":75,"height":75,"weight":257,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Utah","pros":"Anae brings a resolute intensity that’s contagious to his teammates; he’s relentless on the edge, combining skilled hands, good burst, and enough bend to turn the corner and get to the quarterback.","cons":"He lacks length, isn’t the most explosive athlete, and was inconsistent against the run.","similar_player":"Jeremiah Attaochu","grade":"senior","tkls":41,"tfl":14,"sacks":13,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Nonstop motor","description":"Tough, skilled pass rusher with a quick first step, strong hands, and a tenacious demeanor","scouting_report":"The former Utah star lacks top-end explosiveness and speed, though, which could limit his upside, and he’s a work in progress as a run defender. He can get moved off his spot in the run game or washed out of the play by bigger linemen. He still needs to refine and further develop his repertoire of pass-rush moves."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Bradlee Anae","year":2020,"rank":75,"height":75,"weight":257,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Utah","pros":"Anae brings a resolute intensity that’s contagious to his teammates; he’s relentless on the edge, combining skilled hands, good burst, and enough bend to turn the corner and get to the quarterback.","cons":"He lacks length, isn’t the most explosive athlete, and was inconsistent against the run.","similar_player":"Jeremiah Attaochu","grade":"senior","tkls":41,"tfl":14,"sacks":13,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Nonstop motor","description":"Tough, skilled pass rusher with a quick first step, strong hands, and a tenacious demeanor","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Lucas Niang","year":2020,"rank":76,"height":78,"weight":315,"position":"Tackle","college":"TCU","pros":"Niang brings the combination of size, length, light feet, and athleticism to be an early starter at right tackle.","cons":"He’s coming off a hip injury that limited him in 2019 to just seven games and forced him to miss pre-draft events like the Senior Bowl and combine.","similar_player":"Cody Ford","grade":"senior","gms":7,"strts":6,"sk_all":0,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Length and agility","description":"Long-limbed right tackle with nimble feet, strong hands, and the movement skills to thrive in a zone scheme―but comes with some injury concerns following hip surgery in 2019","scouting_report":"Niang is a big, athletic right tackle with good height and long, go-go-Gadget arms. The former TCU standout uses that length well, relying on a strong punch to lock out blocks and keep defenders from getting into his body. He’s got a flexible upper half to absorb long-arm stabs and stay with his blocks. He uses his strong hands to ride the bull and maintain his grip against club, pull, and rip moves. In the run game, Niang is an easy mover in space, showing the quickness to reach, pivot, and seal on wide zone or toss plays. He can square up a defender and chop his feet, drive them off the ball, or seal off a run lane. He plays balanced with a wide set and is hard to escape once he locks in."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Lucas Niang","year":2020,"rank":76,"height":78,"weight":315,"position":"Tackle","college":"TCU","pros":"Niang brings the combination of size, length, light feet, and athleticism to be an early starter at right tackle.","cons":"He’s coming off a hip injury that limited him in 2019 to just seven games and forced him to miss pre-draft events like the Senior Bowl and combine.","similar_player":"Cody Ford","grade":"senior","gms":7,"strts":6,"sk_all":0,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Length and agility","description":"Long-limbed right tackle with nimble feet, strong hands, and the movement skills to thrive in a zone scheme―but comes with some injury concerns following hip surgery in 2019","scouting_report":"As a pass protector, Niang comes off the ball a bit high, and his pass-set footwork can get sloppy and disjointed at times. He’s a smooth operator with very good body control, so it usually worked in college, but he’ll need to play with more refined techniques in the pros. Niang started 27 games for the Horned Frogs; he never allowed more than 14 total pressures in any single season, per PFF, and was called for just three total penalties in his college career. He suffered a hip labrum tear in 2018 and tried to play through the injury as a senior, but elected midway through the 2019 season to have surgery to repair the issue."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Lucas Niang","year":2020,"rank":76,"height":78,"weight":315,"position":"Tackle","college":"TCU","pros":"Niang brings the combination of size, length, light feet, and athleticism to be an early starter at right tackle.","cons":"He’s coming off a hip injury that limited him in 2019 to just seven games and forced him to miss pre-draft events like the Senior Bowl and combine.","similar_player":"Cody Ford","grade":"senior","gms":7,"strts":6,"sk_all":0,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Length and agility","description":"Long-limbed right tackle with nimble feet, strong hands, and the movement skills to thrive in a zone scheme―but comes with some injury concerns following hip surgery in 2019","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jordan Elliott","year":2020,"rank":77,"height":76,"weight":302,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Missouri","pros":"Elliott checks a lot of boxes as an early impact defensive lineman: He has the ability to line up in multiple spots, the athleticism to shoot gaps, the length to get his hands up to disrupt passing lanes, and the power and awareness to stop the run.","cons":"His sack production leaves something to be desired (he had just 5.5 over the past two seasons), and he may need to play with more discipline at the next level.","similar_player":"Michael Bennett","grade":"rs junior","tkls":44,"tfl":8.5,"sacks":2.5,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Chaos-creating disruption","description":"Long, athletic defensive lineman with the ability to line up at multiple spots and penetrate into the backfield","scouting_report":"Elliott has a tall, athletic frame, a sturdy lower half, and big, powerful arms. The versatile defensive lineman started his college career at Texas before transferring to Missouri in 2017, sitting out a season before establishing himself as a consistent playmaker for the Tigers. He was named a second-team AP All-American in 2019 after registering 8.5 tackles for a loss, including 2.5 sacks, to go with three pass knockdowns. Among FBS interior defensive linemen with at least 250 pass rush snaps, he ranked first in pass rush win rate (18.1 percent), according to Pro Football Focus."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jordan Elliott","year":2020,"rank":77,"height":76,"weight":302,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Missouri","pros":"Elliott checks a lot of boxes as an early impact defensive lineman: He has the ability to line up in multiple spots, the athleticism to shoot gaps, the length to get his hands up to disrupt passing lanes, and the power and awareness to stop the run.","cons":"His sack production leaves something to be desired (he had just 5.5 over the past two seasons), and he may need to play with more discipline at the next level.","similar_player":"Michael Bennett","grade":"rs junior","tkls":44,"tfl":8.5,"sacks":2.5,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Chaos-creating disruption","description":"Long, athletic defensive lineman with the ability to line up at multiple spots and penetrate into the backfield","scouting_report":"He has good first-step quickness, firing out of his stance to shoot through gaps or bull rush opponents. He coordinates his initial lower-body explosion with effective hand chops and swipes to leave offensive linemen lunging. He also keeps his feet moving at all times, helping him avoid stalemates and drive offensive linemen back into the pocket."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jordan Elliott","year":2020,"rank":77,"height":76,"weight":302,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Missouri","pros":"Elliott checks a lot of boxes as an early impact defensive lineman: He has the ability to line up in multiple spots, the athleticism to shoot gaps, the length to get his hands up to disrupt passing lanes, and the power and awareness to stop the run.","cons":"His sack production leaves something to be desired (he had just 5.5 over the past two seasons), and he may need to play with more discipline at the next level.","similar_player":"Michael Bennett","grade":"rs junior","tkls":44,"tfl":8.5,"sacks":2.5,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Chaos-creating disruption","description":"Long, athletic defensive lineman with the ability to line up at multiple spots and penetrate into the backfield","scouting_report":"Against the run, Elliott can lock his arms out to control blocking attempts, keeping linemen off his body while scanning the backfield to chase down the ballcarrier. He has the athleticism to run down plays from the backside, too. He’s susceptible to getting washed out of the play when taking on double-teams, though, and his rushing style can be haphazard—he’s prone to firing out of his stance so hard that he drops his head and loses sight of the ball or the quarterback."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jordan Elliott","year":2020,"rank":77,"height":76,"weight":302,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Missouri","pros":"Elliott checks a lot of boxes as an early impact defensive lineman: He has the ability to line up in multiple spots, the athleticism to shoot gaps, the length to get his hands up to disrupt passing lanes, and the power and awareness to stop the run.","cons":"His sack production leaves something to be desired (he had just 5.5 over the past two seasons), and he may need to play with more discipline at the next level.","similar_player":"Michael Bennett","grade":"rs junior","tkls":44,"tfl":8.5,"sacks":2.5,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Chaos-creating disruption","description":"Long, athletic defensive lineman with the ability to line up at multiple spots and penetrate into the backfield","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Van Jefferson","year":2020,"rank":78,"height":73,"weight":200,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Florida","pros":"Jefferson’s high-level route-running skills, strong hands, and versatility in the slot or the outside make him a strong candidate to make an early impact in the NFL.","cons":"He will be 24 years old as a rookie. He never posted top-end numbers in college and could struggle with bigger, physical corners.","similar_player":"Cooper Kupp","grade":"rs senior","yds":657,"ypr":13.4,"tds":6,"twenty_plus":8,"age":23,"main_selling_point":"Top-shelf route-running","description":"Crafty pass-catcher with refined route-running skills, strong hands, and good length","scouting_report":"Jefferson is a long, slender wideout with lightning-quick feet. The son of former NFL player and current Jets receivers coach Shawn Jefferson, he brings a professional-level knowledge of route-running to the field. He was a four-star recruit who started his college career at Ole Miss (2015-17) before transferring to Florida, and while stats in Gainesville were less than eye-popping (he totaled 84 receptions, 1,160 yards, and 12 touchdowns in two seasons there), he did lead the team in receiving yards in both years. He also dominated at Senior Bowl practices in January, putting on a route-running clinic and tearing up the one-on-one drills."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Van Jefferson","year":2020,"rank":78,"height":73,"weight":200,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Florida","pros":"Jefferson’s high-level route-running skills, strong hands, and versatility in the slot or the outside make him a strong candidate to make an early impact in the NFL.","cons":"He will be 24 years old as a rookie. He never posted top-end numbers in college and could struggle with bigger, physical corners.","similar_player":"Cooper Kupp","grade":"rs senior","yds":657,"ypr":13.4,"tds":6,"twenty_plus":8,"age":23,"main_selling_point":"Top-shelf route-running","description":"Crafty pass-catcher with refined route-running skills, strong hands, and good length","scouting_report":"Jefferson’s incredible suddenness in the short area enables him to beat press and get off the line before breaking cornerbacks off with sharp cuts and devastating jukes. He runs a full route tree and can sink his hips and make cuts without throttling down. Jefferson uses his footwork early in his routes to create room on the sideline, and does a good job of putting cornerbacks on their heels at the stem. He did not test at the combine but showed on tape and at the Senior Bowl that he is plenty fast; he got clocked at 21.05 mph in Mobile, faster than sub-4.4-second 40-yard-dash guys like Antonio Gibson, Denzel Mims, and Devin Duvernay. The Gators standout brings strong, reliable hands, with just 13 drops on 187 catchable targets in college, per Pro Football Focus. He can play all over the formation, with experience at the X and in the slot. He was inconsistent battling contact late in his routes, though, and lacked strength in contested-catch situations."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Van Jefferson","year":2020,"rank":78,"height":73,"weight":200,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Florida","pros":"Jefferson’s high-level route-running skills, strong hands, and versatility in the slot or the outside make him a strong candidate to make an early impact in the NFL.","cons":"He will be 24 years old as a rookie. He never posted top-end numbers in college and could struggle with bigger, physical corners.","similar_player":"Cooper Kupp","grade":"rs senior","yds":657,"ypr":13.4,"tds":6,"twenty_plus":8,"age":23,"main_selling_point":"Top-shelf route-running","description":"Crafty pass-catcher with refined route-running skills, strong hands, and good length","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Prince Tega Wanogho","year":2020,"rank":79,"height":77,"weight":308,"position":"Tackle","college":"Auburn","pros":"Wanogho brings natural athleticism to the left tackle position, with graceful feet and a strong punch in pass protection and the agility to get out and block in space in the run game.","cons":"He lacks power as a straightforward blocker and is still raw at the position after taking up football late and then switching to offense as a freshman.","similar_player":"Yodny Cajuste","grade":"rs senior","gms":12,"strts":12,"sk_all":0,"main_selling_point":"Blindside-blocking upside","description":"Athletic, easy-moving left tackle with quick feet, excellent hand-fighting skills, and awareness as a blocker—but room to grow as a technician","scouting_report":"Wanogho is an athletic, sturdy left tackle prospect with good feet, balance, and a fiery demeanor. The former Tigers standout is still raw―he was a relative newcomer to football after growing up in Nigeria competing in basketball and swimming―and originally committed to Auburn as a four-star defensive end recruit before making the switch to tackle as a freshman. He finished his college career with 32 starts at his converted position. As a pass blocker, Wanogho does well to coordinate his footwork and hand placement to stay centered and balanced against edge rushers. He’s a skilled hand fighter who keeps his strikes inside and varies the use of both hands to keep opponents off-balance and guessing. His basketball background shows up in his instincts to mirror defenders. He shows good awareness to pick up and pass off opponents’ running stunts and line games. Wanagho gave up just 14 pressures in 2019, per Pro Football Focus."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Prince Tega Wanogho","year":2020,"rank":79,"height":77,"weight":308,"position":"Tackle","college":"Auburn","pros":"Wanogho brings natural athleticism to the left tackle position, with graceful feet and a strong punch in pass protection and the agility to get out and block in space in the run game.","cons":"He lacks power as a straightforward blocker and is still raw at the position after taking up football late and then switching to offense as a freshman.","similar_player":"Yodny Cajuste","grade":"rs senior","gms":12,"strts":12,"sk_all":0,"main_selling_point":"Blindside-blocking upside","description":"Athletic, easy-moving left tackle with quick feet, excellent hand-fighting skills, and awareness as a blocker—but room to grow as a technician","scouting_report":"In the run game, Wanogho has the short-area quickness to pivot and seal out the run lane. He moves like a tight end on arc blocks and while blocking in space, displaying very natural athleticism and body control. He accelerates his feet to generate push on down blocks, but lacks power on downhill looks. He can get a little too aggressive as a run blocker and fall off blocks or get caught lunging. Wanogho primarily played at left tackle at Auburn, but may offer right tackle versatility after lining up on the right side at times in unbalanced line looks."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Prince Tega Wanogho","year":2020,"rank":79,"height":77,"weight":308,"position":"Tackle","college":"Auburn","pros":"Wanogho brings natural athleticism to the left tackle position, with graceful feet and a strong punch in pass protection and the agility to get out and block in space in the run game.","cons":"He lacks power as a straightforward blocker and is still raw at the position after taking up football late and then switching to offense as a freshman.","similar_player":"Yodny Cajuste","grade":"rs senior","gms":12,"strts":12,"sk_all":0,"main_selling_point":"Blindside-blocking upside","description":"Athletic, easy-moving left tackle with quick feet, excellent hand-fighting skills, and awareness as a blocker—but room to grow as a technician","scouting_report":"He projects well in a zone scheme, where his movement skills and foot speed could shine."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Prince Tega Wanogho","year":2020,"rank":79,"height":77,"weight":308,"position":"Tackle","college":"Auburn","pros":"Wanogho brings natural athleticism to the left tackle position, with graceful feet and a strong punch in pass protection and the agility to get out and block in space in the run game.","cons":"He lacks power as a straightforward blocker and is still raw at the position after taking up football late and then switching to offense as a freshman.","similar_player":"Yodny Cajuste","grade":"rs senior","gms":12,"strts":12,"sk_all":0,"main_selling_point":"Blindside-blocking upside","description":"Athletic, easy-moving left tackle with quick feet, excellent hand-fighting skills, and awareness as a blocker—but room to grow as a technician","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Justin Madubuike","year":2020,"rank":80,"height":75,"weight":293,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Texas A&M","pros":"Madubuike is an athletic, aggressive interior lineman with the versatility to be deployed up and down the line; he’s going to appeal to teams looking for an early-impact nickel rusher.","cons":"His motor ran hot and cold and he may lack the size to play on all three downs.","similar_player":"Jarran Reed","grade":"junior","tkls":45,"tfl":11.5,"sacks":5.5,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Power and athleticism","description":"Stout, productive interior lineman who stymies blockers in the run game and packs a steamroller-like bull rush as a pass rusher","scouting_report":"Madubuike is an undersized defensive tackle with a thick, compact build, tree-trunk legs and long, powerful arms. The former four-star recruit lines up primarily at the 3-technique position but can bounce around all over the line to get after the passer. He broke out for the Aggies in 2018, notching 5.5 sacks and three forced fumbles, and then reprised that performance last season, grabbing another 5.5 more sacks while adding a pick, two pass deflections, and a forced fumble. Madubuike plays with a low center of gravity and has excellent balance to grow roots against double-teams. As a pass rusher, he brings a powerful bull rush, constantly keeping hands and legs churning. He shows awareness to get his hands up into passing lanes, and he’s got the quickness to be effective on stunts and line games. Against the run, he combines squat-rack strength to absorb blocks with a powerful upper half that allows him to grapple and wrestle with opposing blockers. He is vigilant about avoiding cut blocks."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Justin Madubuike","year":2020,"rank":80,"height":75,"weight":293,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Texas A&M","pros":"Madubuike is an athletic, aggressive interior lineman with the versatility to be deployed up and down the line; he’s going to appeal to teams looking for an early-impact nickel rusher.","cons":"His motor ran hot and cold and he may lack the size to play on all three downs.","similar_player":"Jarran Reed","grade":"junior","tkls":45,"tfl":11.5,"sacks":5.5,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Power and athleticism","description":"Stout, productive interior lineman who stymies blockers in the run game and packs a steamroller-like bull rush as a pass rusher","scouting_report":"Madubuike’s lack of size leaves him with a relatively limited tackle-radius and both his motor and snap-timing are inconsistent. He’s quick in the short area but isn’t as explosive as his timed speeds might imply."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Justin Madubuike","year":2020,"rank":80,"height":75,"weight":293,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Texas A&M","pros":"Madubuike is an athletic, aggressive interior lineman with the versatility to be deployed up and down the line; he’s going to appeal to teams looking for an early-impact nickel rusher.","cons":"His motor ran hot and cold and he may lack the size to play on all three downs.","similar_player":"Jarran Reed","grade":"junior","tkls":45,"tfl":11.5,"sacks":5.5,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Power and athleticism","description":"Stout, productive interior lineman who stymies blockers in the run game and packs a steamroller-like bull rush as a pass rusher","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Raekwon Davis","year":2020,"rank":81,"height":78,"weight":311,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Alabama","pros":"Davis boasts rare length, Paul Bunyan strength, and pocket-pushing talent; he’ll be an impact defender against the run from day one and boasts intriguing pass-rush upside.","cons":"His sack totals dropped in both of the past two years, and some teams may see him as only an early-down run-stuffer. An ankle injury also hindered him in 2019 and he missed the Senior Bowl because of that injury.","similar_player":"Stephon Tuitt","grade":"senior","tkls":47,"tfl":3,"sacks":0.5,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Rare length and power","description":"Brawny, long-limbed defensive lineman with heavy hands, immense strength, and a heavy anchor who needs to unlock his pass-rush potential","scouting_report":"Davis is big, burly, long, and strong. He boasts a massive frame with thick legs, a beefed-up torso, and anvils for hands. The former Crimson Tide stalwart is a three-year starter with 48 games on his resume. He lines up all over the line and is capable of setting a mean, solid edge or generating push from the inside. Davis plays with very good leverage despite his height, firing out of his stance with good lean and lead-fist punches to stun and control his opponent. He’s flashed a good push-pull-rip to get offensive linemen lunging and is as strong as an ox at the point of attack. He drops anchor against double teams and shows good awareness to maintain his gap(s) and keep his eye on the quarterback or the ball (he had a pick on a deflected pass against Georgia in the 2017 national championship). Davis’s floor is that of a dominant run defender who can contribute at multiple spots on the line."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Raekwon Davis","year":2020,"rank":81,"height":78,"weight":311,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Alabama","pros":"Davis boasts rare length, Paul Bunyan strength, and pocket-pushing talent; he’ll be an impact defender against the run from day one and boasts intriguing pass-rush upside.","cons":"His sack totals dropped in both of the past two years, and some teams may see him as only an early-down run-stuffer. An ankle injury also hindered him in 2019 and he missed the Senior Bowl because of that injury.","similar_player":"Stephon Tuitt","grade":"senior","tkls":47,"tfl":3,"sacks":0.5,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Rare length and power","description":"Brawny, long-limbed defensive lineman with heavy hands, immense strength, and a heavy anchor who needs to unlock his pass-rush potential","scouting_report":"But while he’s a good athlete, Davis has struggled to match his pass-rush production from a breakout campaign in 2017, when he tallied 8.5 sacks in 2017. He grabbed just 1.5 sacks in 2018 and a half-sack last season. He lacks twitchy movement skills and a well-developed pass-rush repertoire, and if he gets stonewalled on his first step he isn’t consistently capable of mounting a counterattack. There are times when he gets out over his skis as a rusher and that can make him too easy to handle. He’s a consistent pocket disruptor but lacks closing burst and agility to finish his rush. If Davis can unlock his pass-rush potential and develop a bigger repertoire of moves, he brings the type of scintillating upside that could be worth a first-round pick."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Raekwon Davis","year":2020,"rank":81,"height":78,"weight":311,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Alabama","pros":"Davis boasts rare length, Paul Bunyan strength, and pocket-pushing talent; he’ll be an impact defender against the run from day one and boasts intriguing pass-rush upside.","cons":"His sack totals dropped in both of the past two years, and some teams may see him as only an early-down run-stuffer. An ankle injury also hindered him in 2019 and he missed the Senior Bowl because of that injury.","similar_player":"Stephon Tuitt","grade":"senior","tkls":47,"tfl":3,"sacks":0.5,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Rare length and power","description":"Brawny, long-limbed defensive lineman with heavy hands, immense strength, and a heavy anchor who needs to unlock his pass-rush potential","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Cole Kmet","year":2020,"rank":82,"height":78,"weight":262,"position":"Tight End","college":"Notre Dame","pros":"Kmet has the frame and reliable hands to quickly emerge as a security blanket in the underneath area—and boasts the athleticism and body control to develop as a red-zone threat and as a downfield seam stretcher.","cons":"He doesn’t yet have the sand-in-his-pants power of a true two-way Y tight end, and his lack of suddenness as a route runner could limit his ability to create one-on-one mismatches.","similar_player":"Jack Doyle","grade":"junior","yds":515,"ypr":12,"tds":6,"twenty_plus":9,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Seam-stretching athleticism","description":"Big, reliable downfield threat with dangerous build-up speed, a massive catch radius, and the mentality to develop as a blocker","scouting_report":"Kmet is a tall, athletic tight end with long arms and a muscular frame that looks capable of adding bulk. He lines up all over the formation, and the first thing that pops off the tape is his impressive and dangerous build-up speed down the seam."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Cole Kmet","year":2020,"rank":82,"height":78,"weight":262,"position":"Tight End","college":"Notre Dame","pros":"Kmet has the frame and reliable hands to quickly emerge as a security blanket in the underneath area—and boasts the athleticism and body control to develop as a red-zone threat and as a downfield seam stretcher.","cons":"He doesn’t yet have the sand-in-his-pants power of a true two-way Y tight end, and his lack of suddenness as a route runner could limit his ability to create one-on-one mismatches.","similar_player":"Jack Doyle","grade":"junior","yds":515,"ypr":12,"tds":6,"twenty_plus":9,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Seam-stretching athleticism","description":"Big, reliable downfield threat with dangerous build-up speed, a massive catch radius, and the mentality to develop as a blocker","scouting_report":"The former four-star recruit isn’t sudden or explosive in the short area but glides off the line of scrimmage and gives his quarterback a huge target. He’s shown the body control to twist and contort in the air to reel off-target or back-shoulder passes, and has good hands technique to pluck the ball away from his frame. He fights for every yard after the catch and isn’t easy to bring down."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Cole Kmet","year":2020,"rank":82,"height":78,"weight":262,"position":"Tight End","college":"Notre Dame","pros":"Kmet has the frame and reliable hands to quickly emerge as a security blanket in the underneath area—and boasts the athleticism and body control to develop as a red-zone threat and as a downfield seam stretcher.","cons":"He doesn’t yet have the sand-in-his-pants power of a true two-way Y tight end, and his lack of suddenness as a route runner could limit his ability to create one-on-one mismatches.","similar_player":"Jack Doyle","grade":"junior","yds":515,"ypr":12,"tds":6,"twenty_plus":9,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Seam-stretching athleticism","description":"Big, reliable downfield threat with dangerous build-up speed, a massive catch radius, and the mentality to develop as a blocker","scouting_report":"Kmet pitched for Notre Dame’s baseball team as a freshman before committing fully to football as a junior, and he broke out in 2019, catching 43 passes for 515 yards and six touchdowns after missing the first two games with a broken collarbone. The junior playmaker is still developing his feel and techniques as a blocker―he can get overwhelmed at the point of attack and comes out of his stance a little too high―but he brings a tenacious mentality to the trenches and has the frame to add some weight and improve in that realm. Right now, he’s best as an arc blocker in space or on crack-back-style blocks."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Cole Kmet","year":2020,"rank":82,"height":78,"weight":262,"position":"Tight End","college":"Notre Dame","pros":"Kmet has the frame and reliable hands to quickly emerge as a security blanket in the underneath area—and boasts the athleticism and body control to develop as a red-zone threat and as a downfield seam stretcher.","cons":"He doesn’t yet have the sand-in-his-pants power of a true two-way Y tight end, and his lack of suddenness as a route runner could limit his ability to create one-on-one mismatches.","similar_player":"Jack Doyle","grade":"junior","yds":515,"ypr":12,"tds":6,"twenty_plus":9,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Seam-stretching athleticism","description":"Big, reliable downfield threat with dangerous build-up speed, a massive catch radius, and the mentality to develop as a blocker","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Adam Trautman","year":2020,"rank":83,"height":77,"weight":255,"position":"Tight End","college":"Dayton","pros":"Trautman brings intriguing traits as a mismatch-creating move tight end; he’s big, athletic, and competitive with the ball in the air, and fearless going up to catch the ball in traffic.","cons":"He dominated at a lower level of competition, and while Trautman is quick he lacks top-end straight-line speed.","similar_player":"Austin Hooper","grade":"rs senior","yds":916,"ypr":13.1,"tds":14,"main_selling_point":"Deploy-him-anywhere versatility","description":"Big, athletic tight end with intriguing contested-catch prowess and the ability to run routes from all over the formation","scouting_report":"Trautman is big and athletic with a muscular build. He’s a natural, smooth route runner who won first-team FCS All-American honors and was the Pioneer League Offensive Player of the Year in 2019 after reeling in 70 passes for 916 yards and 14 touchdowns. The former high school quarterback and basketball star lines up all over the formation—even out wide in isolation looks—and is a strong, determined runner after the catch who can make defenders miss with both physicality and grace. His basketball background shows up on the field, where he displays good body control and the hops to go up high and reel in 50-50 balls. Trautman was a big-play creator for the Flyers, notching 27 receptions of 15-plus yards, per PFF, best in the FCS at the position, and has reliable hands, with just two drops on 78 catchable targets. He’ll have to prove he can create separation when lined up against pro defenders, but his 6.78-second three-cone-drill time at the NFL combine―the best mark by a tight end since 2003―is a good indicator that his movement skills should translate."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Adam Trautman","year":2020,"rank":83,"height":77,"weight":255,"position":"Tight End","college":"Dayton","pros":"Trautman brings intriguing traits as a mismatch-creating move tight end; he’s big, athletic, and competitive with the ball in the air, and fearless going up to catch the ball in traffic.","cons":"He dominated at a lower level of competition, and while Trautman is quick he lacks top-end straight-line speed.","similar_player":"Austin Hooper","grade":"rs senior","yds":916,"ypr":13.1,"tds":14,"main_selling_point":"Deploy-him-anywhere versatility","description":"Big, athletic tight end with intriguing contested-catch prowess and the ability to run routes from all over the formation","scouting_report":"Trautman will need to develop as a blocker at the next level. He didn’t consistently show the ballast and anchor to hold up as an in-line blocker but was effective as a blocker in space, able to square up, lock on, and drive defenders away from the ball on arc blocks. He positions himself well to seal defenders on the backside of plays."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Adam Trautman","year":2020,"rank":83,"height":77,"weight":255,"position":"Tight End","college":"Dayton","pros":"Trautman brings intriguing traits as a mismatch-creating move tight end; he’s big, athletic, and competitive with the ball in the air, and fearless going up to catch the ball in traffic.","cons":"He dominated at a lower level of competition, and while Trautman is quick he lacks top-end straight-line speed.","similar_player":"Austin Hooper","grade":"rs senior","yds":916,"ypr":13.1,"tds":14,"main_selling_point":"Deploy-him-anywhere versatility","description":"Big, athletic tight end with intriguing contested-catch prowess and the ability to run routes from all over the formation","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Damien Lewis","year":2020,"rank":84,"height":74,"weight":327,"position":"Guard","college":"LSU","pros":"Lewis is a mauler on the interior, capable of uprooting defenders at the point of attack, creating run lanes, and growing roots against both power-based and more explosive interior rushers.","cons":"He lacks footspeed to play in space, and may not offer much schematic or positional versatility.","similar_player":"Quinton Spain","grade":"senior","gms":15,"strts":15,"sk_all":4,"age":23,"main_selling_point":"Bulldozer power","description":"Big bowling ball of a blocker who plays with excellent strength and leverage in the run game and excels in a phone booth","scouting_report":"Lewis is a powerful, big-boned guard with a square build and long arms. The JUCO transfer and LSU standout plays with tenacity in the run game and consistently looks to bury opponents into the turf. He’s an aggressive run blocker who fires out of his stance, overwhelms defensive linemen with superior leverage, and controls them with upper-body torque. He grapples with second-level defenders, showing the ability to uproot and seal off defenders."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Damien Lewis","year":2020,"rank":84,"height":74,"weight":327,"position":"Guard","college":"LSU","pros":"Lewis is a mauler on the interior, capable of uprooting defenders at the point of attack, creating run lanes, and growing roots against both power-based and more explosive interior rushers.","cons":"He lacks footspeed to play in space, and may not offer much schematic or positional versatility.","similar_player":"Quinton Spain","grade":"senior","gms":15,"strts":15,"sk_all":4,"age":23,"main_selling_point":"Bulldozer power","description":"Big bowling ball of a blocker who plays with excellent strength and leverage in the run game and excels in a phone booth","scouting_report":"Lewis is not as consistent as a pass blocker. He lacks foot speed and recovery agility to play in space. His hands come up too early, allowing pass rushers to bat them away easily, and he takes on incoming blitzers too high, at times getting knocked back into the pocket. He does best when he plays in a phone booth with his cohorts on both sides, showing a good solid base and a flexible upper body to bend, stay connected, reset his feet, and stymie bullrushes. Lewis played right guard in 2019, and though he took snaps at center at the Senior Bowl, he doesn’t yet offer much positional versatility and is not likely a great fit in a wide zone scheme that gets him moving down the line or in space. He’s best suited for gap and downhill schemes where his power can be utilized."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Damien Lewis","year":2020,"rank":84,"height":74,"weight":327,"position":"Guard","college":"LSU","pros":"Lewis is a mauler on the interior, capable of uprooting defenders at the point of attack, creating run lanes, and growing roots against both power-based and more explosive interior rushers.","cons":"He lacks footspeed to play in space, and may not offer much schematic or positional versatility.","similar_player":"Quinton Spain","grade":"senior","gms":15,"strts":15,"sk_all":4,"age":23,"main_selling_point":"Bulldozer power","description":"Big bowling ball of a blocker who plays with excellent strength and leverage in the run game and excels in a phone booth","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Lloyd Cushenberry III","year":2020,"rank":85,"height":75,"weight":312,"position":"Center","college":"LSU","pros":"Cushenberry grows roots at the center spot and can’t be moved off his spot; he’s strong, long, and stout.","cons":"He may not fit well in wide zone and movement-based schemes and gave up a concerning number of pressures in 2019.","similar_player":"Elgton Jenkins","grade":"rs junior","gms":15,"strts":15,"sk_all":4,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Heavy anchor","description":"Stout, powerful center who plays with superior leverage in the run game and is a brick wall against the bull rush","scouting_report":"Cushenberry has a thick-boned, sturdy frame with long arms and catcher’s-mitt hands. The LSU team captain became the program’s first offensive lineman to be awarded the no. 18 jersey (technically he still wore no. 79 due to NCAA rules, but a patch on his uniform during games signified the LSU honor), which is given to the player that best represents what it means to be a Tiger both on and off the field. He was a two-year starter in Baton Rouge, logging 28 straight starts. A Senior Bowl standout, Cushenberry plays with a low-man-wins mentality, always coming off the ball with excellent leverage to fork-lift opponents at the point of attack. He shows good bend, excellent balance, and the ability to recover even when initially knocked off his spot. He drops a heavy anchor, is vigilant of stunts and line games, and is quick to react. Cushenberry has a strong punch and good strength to lock out arms and hold defenders at bay."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Lloyd Cushenberry III","year":2020,"rank":85,"height":75,"weight":312,"position":"Center","college":"LSU","pros":"Cushenberry grows roots at the center spot and can’t be moved off his spot; he’s strong, long, and stout.","cons":"He may not fit well in wide zone and movement-based schemes and gave up a concerning number of pressures in 2019.","similar_player":"Elgton Jenkins","grade":"rs junior","gms":15,"strts":15,"sk_all":4,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Heavy anchor","description":"Stout, powerful center who plays with superior leverage in the run game and is a brick wall against the bull rush","scouting_report":"Cushenberry is best when he’s playing in a phone booth, but lacks nimble feet to get out into space or move laterally at the snap—likely giving him some scheme limitations. He gave up a disappointing 34 pressures in 2019, according to Pro Football Focus, after allowing just eight in 2018―but part of those struggles could be attributed to LSU’s heavy use of five-man protections that placed a tougher burden on every lineman."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Lloyd Cushenberry III","year":2020,"rank":85,"height":75,"weight":312,"position":"Center","college":"LSU","pros":"Cushenberry grows roots at the center spot and can’t be moved off his spot; he’s strong, long, and stout.","cons":"He may not fit well in wide zone and movement-based schemes and gave up a concerning number of pressures in 2019.","similar_player":"Elgton Jenkins","grade":"rs junior","gms":15,"strts":15,"sk_all":4,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Heavy anchor","description":"Stout, powerful center who plays with superior leverage in the run game and is a brick wall against the bull rush","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Curtis Weaver","year":2020,"rank":86,"height":74,"weight":265,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Boise State","pros":"Weaver is a natural pass rusher who knows how to use his hands to defeat blocks; he was massively productive in college.","cons":"Lacks explosiveness and is too inconsistent against the run; is likely a stand-up end only who lacks schematic versatility.","similar_player":"Derek Barnett","grade":"rs junior","tkls":52,"tfl":18.5,"sacks":13.5,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Undeniable production","description":"Rugged, prolific pass rusher with strong hands, short-area quickness, and natural block-beating talent","scouting_report":"Weaver is a thick, barrel-chested stand-up edge with strong hands, a powerful base, and innate pass-rush talent. The former three-star recruit bludgeons offensive linemen with his initial punch and discards blocks with well-timed and accurate swipes and clubs. The Broncos star was wildly productive in his career in Boise, racking up 46.5 tackles for a loss—including 34.0 sacks—while adding six passes defensed, three forced fumbles, and two interceptions in his three seasons there. He was named a second-team Associated Press All-American in 2019 and was a finalist for the Ted Hendricks Award after posting 18.5 tackles for loss, including 13.5 sacks, and 59 total pressures (seventh among edge rushers). Weaver showed some power as a nickel rusher inside and has the lateral quickness to bounce from gap to gap on stunts and twists."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Curtis Weaver","year":2020,"rank":86,"height":74,"weight":265,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Boise State","pros":"Weaver is a natural pass rusher who knows how to use his hands to defeat blocks; he was massively productive in college.","cons":"Lacks explosiveness and is too inconsistent against the run; is likely a stand-up end only who lacks schematic versatility.","similar_player":"Derek Barnett","grade":"rs junior","tkls":52,"tfl":18.5,"sacks":13.5,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Undeniable production","description":"Rugged, prolific pass rusher with strong hands, short-area quickness, and natural block-beating talent","scouting_report":"Weaver lacks top-end athleticism and may not have the speed to consistently threaten the edge in the pros. As a run defender, he’s too easily controlled at the point of attack and lacks range as a tackler. He plays high, and his effort as a run defender seems to come and go. He doesn’t cover much ground dropping back into coverage and can be a liability trying to tackle in space."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Curtis Weaver","year":2020,"rank":86,"height":74,"weight":265,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Boise State","pros":"Weaver is a natural pass rusher who knows how to use his hands to defeat blocks; he was massively productive in college.","cons":"Lacks explosiveness and is too inconsistent against the run; is likely a stand-up end only who lacks schematic versatility.","similar_player":"Derek Barnett","grade":"rs junior","tkls":52,"tfl":18.5,"sacks":13.5,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Undeniable production","description":"Rugged, prolific pass rusher with strong hands, short-area quickness, and natural block-beating talent","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jordyn Brooks","year":2020,"rank":87,"height":72,"weight":240,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Texas Tech","pros":"Brooks has incredible speed to range in the second level or threaten the pocket as a blitzer; he’s tough and physical, and flies to the ball in the blink of an eye.","cons":"His ability to hang with tight ends and running backs in one-on-one coverage is a question mark at the next level and could limit him to rotational duties.","similar_player":"Zach Brown","grade":"senior","tkls":108,"tfl":20,"sacks":3,"main_selling_point":"Sideline-to-sideline range","description":"Thumping, super-productive downhill linebacker with twitched-up athleticism, nose-for-the-ball instincts, and a tone-setting demeanor","scouting_report":"Brooks is a throwback linebacker with a compact, well-built, and muscular frame, and long arms with a wide, 79 3/8–inch wingspan. He was an honorable mention for the All-Big 12 team his first three years at Texas Tech and made the first team (and was named a second-team AP All-American) as a senior in 2019. The team captain racked up three sacks and 108 tackles―including 20 for a loss, one of just six players in the FBS to accomplish that feat. He has very good sideline-to-sideline range but made his living coming downhill, producing 44 pressures as a blitzer, per Pro Football Focus. Brooks plays with a wide base that allows him to react quickly with no wasted movement; he diagnoses the play quickly and shows good field vision to sift through the trash and avoid blocks before arriving at the ball. He hits like a wrecking ball and has elite closing speed. He was a special teams ace who should contribute there early in his career."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jordyn Brooks","year":2020,"rank":87,"height":72,"weight":240,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Texas Tech","pros":"Brooks has incredible speed to range in the second level or threaten the pocket as a blitzer; he’s tough and physical, and flies to the ball in the blink of an eye.","cons":"His ability to hang with tight ends and running backs in one-on-one coverage is a question mark at the next level and could limit him to rotational duties.","similar_player":"Zach Brown","grade":"senior","tkls":108,"tfl":20,"sacks":3,"main_selling_point":"Sideline-to-sideline range","description":"Thumping, super-productive downhill linebacker with twitched-up athleticism, nose-for-the-ball instincts, and a tone-setting demeanor","scouting_report":"Brooks has experience in zone drops, but his man coverage instincts are a big question mark at the next level and could hold him off the field or limit him to early down duties only. He had multiple shoulder surgeries, one in 2016 and another after the 2019 season, which caused him to miss the Senior Bowl."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jordyn Brooks","year":2020,"rank":87,"height":72,"weight":240,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Texas Tech","pros":"Brooks has incredible speed to range in the second level or threaten the pocket as a blitzer; he’s tough and physical, and flies to the ball in the blink of an eye.","cons":"His ability to hang with tight ends and running backs in one-on-one coverage is a question mark at the next level and could limit him to rotational duties.","similar_player":"Zach Brown","grade":"senior","tkls":108,"tfl":20,"sacks":3,"main_selling_point":"Sideline-to-sideline range","description":"Thumping, super-productive downhill linebacker with twitched-up athleticism, nose-for-the-ball instincts, and a tone-setting demeanor","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Malik Harrison","year":2020,"rank":88,"height":75,"weight":247,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Harrison brings great length, quickness, and stopping power as an attacking, downhill defender, and has the speed to range from sideline to sideline at the second level.","cons":"is play-recognition skills are a work in progress and he’s too often drawn out of position; he’s still developing in man-to-man coverage.","similar_player":"Germaine Pratt","grade":"senior","tkls":75,"tfl":16.5,"sacks":4.5,"main_selling_point":"Length and range","description":"Long, athletic off-ball linebacker who plays with an aggressive, downhill demeanor, delivers big hits, and brings the flexibility to play multiple roles in a defense","scouting_report":"Harrison is a high-cut, lean-framed linebacker with good height, long arms, and quick-twitch movement skills. The former high school quarterback was recruited as an athlete and planned to play receiver before making his move to defense for the Buckeyes, using his combination of length and athleticism to chase down quarterbacks or ballcarriers. Harrison’s quick-twitch reaction times and long strides often seem to surprise opponents, and he closes in the blink of an eye to deliver big hits. The third-team AP All-American racked up 16.5 TFL, including 4.5 sacks and four passes defensed in 2019. He brings a huge tackle radius, turbo acceleration to shoot through gaps on a blitz or close on the ballcarrier, and showed the ability to line up in multiple spots in the formation, both as a traditional linebacker or up on the end as a rusher. He’s at his best off the ball, though, reading the action in front of him so he can quickly diagnose the play and play downhill. Harrison brings high-end athleticism to the position. At the combine, he notched a 4.66-second 40-yard dash, jumped 36 inches in the vert (tied for eighth among LBs) and ran a position-best 6.83-second three-cone (which would’ve been the best at the 2019 combine, too). He flies around the second level of the field."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Malik Harrison","year":2020,"rank":88,"height":75,"weight":247,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Harrison brings great length, quickness, and stopping power as an attacking, downhill defender, and has the speed to range from sideline to sideline at the second level.","cons":"is play-recognition skills are a work in progress and he’s too often drawn out of position; he’s still developing in man-to-man coverage.","similar_player":"Germaine Pratt","grade":"senior","tkls":75,"tfl":16.5,"sacks":4.5,"main_selling_point":"Length and range","description":"Long, athletic off-ball linebacker who plays with an aggressive, downhill demeanor, delivers big hits, and brings the flexibility to play multiple roles in a defense","scouting_report":"Harrison is a little stiff in coverage, showing some clunky footwork when he needs to flip his hips and transition to a trailing position. He’s too easily slowed up by second-level blockers and too often drawn out of position by misdirection."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Malik Harrison","year":2020,"rank":88,"height":75,"weight":247,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Harrison brings great length, quickness, and stopping power as an attacking, downhill defender, and has the speed to range from sideline to sideline at the second level.","cons":"is play-recognition skills are a work in progress and he’s too often drawn out of position; he’s still developing in man-to-man coverage.","similar_player":"Germaine Pratt","grade":"senior","tkls":75,"tfl":16.5,"sacks":4.5,"main_selling_point":"Length and range","description":"Long, athletic off-ball linebacker who plays with an aggressive, downhill demeanor, delivers big hits, and brings the flexibility to play multiple roles in a defense","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jacob Eason","year":2020,"rank":89,"height":78,"weight":231,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Washington","pros":"Eason has all the tools to develop into a good starter in the right system.","cons":"He has issues dealing with pressure, is uncomfortable when forced to move off his first read or out of the pocket, and has occasionally suspect decision-making.","similar_player":"Matthew Stafford, Dwayne Haskins","grade":"junior","yds":3132,"ypa":7.7,"tds":23,"ints":8,"rtg":143.9,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Size, bazooka arm","description":"Pro-style pocket passer with a prototypical frame and strong, accurate arm—but question marks about his ability to deal with pressure","scouting_report":"Eason is an exceptionally well-built passer whose top-tier arm strength is sure to captivate the imagination of a handful of teams. The former five-star recruit (who was rated as the no. 2 pro-style QB and one of the top overall players of the 2016 high school class) took a circuitous route through his college career: He started 12 games for Georgia as a freshman but missed time because of a knee injury as a sophomore and failed to win his job back from Jake Fromm. After transferring to Washington and sitting out in 2018, he took the reins for the Huskies last season and completed 64.2 percent of his passes for 3,132 yards, 23 touchdowns, and eight picks while leading the team to an 8-5 record."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jacob Eason","year":2020,"rank":89,"height":78,"weight":231,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Washington","pros":"Eason has all the tools to develop into a good starter in the right system.","cons":"He has issues dealing with pressure, is uncomfortable when forced to move off his first read or out of the pocket, and has occasionally suspect decision-making.","similar_player":"Matthew Stafford, Dwayne Haskins","grade":"junior","yds":3132,"ypa":7.7,"tds":23,"ints":8,"rtg":143.9,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Size, bazooka arm","description":"Pro-style pocket passer with a prototypical frame and strong, accurate arm—but question marks about his ability to deal with pressure","scouting_report":"Eason’s arm talent is his defining trait and is what could separate him from the rest of the second- and third-tier passers in this class. The redshirt junior thrives on play-action passes and is capable of effortlessly pushing balls deep down the seam or hitting tight-window deep outs with ease. Even on mid- and short-range throws like quick outs, smoke routes, and slants, Eason can get the ball to his target so quickly that defenders can have a tough time getting an angle to make a play. He can throttle through his pitches, delivering a fast ball on one play before changing it up to a lofted touch pass on the next. Eason brings experience playing both under center and from the shotgun and could be a good fit for a run-heavy, play-action-focused offense in the pros."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jacob Eason","year":2020,"rank":89,"height":78,"weight":231,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Washington","pros":"Eason has all the tools to develop into a good starter in the right system.","cons":"He has issues dealing with pressure, is uncomfortable when forced to move off his first read or out of the pocket, and has occasionally suspect decision-making.","similar_player":"Matthew Stafford, Dwayne Haskins","grade":"junior","yds":3132,"ypa":7.7,"tds":23,"ints":8,"rtg":143.9,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Size, bazooka arm","description":"Pro-style pocket passer with a prototypical frame and strong, accurate arm—but question marks about his ability to deal with pressure","scouting_report":"His lack of starting experience showed up in spots, though. His ability to go through progressions and read defensive coverages waxed and waned, and there were a few too many confusing decisions and moments when he appeared to predetermine where the ball was going. Eason is dangerous when he’s kept clean and is allowed to attack defenses from behind the pocket, but his efficiency dropped precipitously when he was pressured or forced to move off his spot."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jacob Eason","year":2020,"rank":89,"height":78,"weight":231,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Washington","pros":"Eason has all the tools to develop into a good starter in the right system.","cons":"He has issues dealing with pressure, is uncomfortable when forced to move off his first read or out of the pocket, and has occasionally suspect decision-making.","similar_player":"Matthew Stafford, Dwayne Haskins","grade":"junior","yds":3132,"ypa":7.7,"tds":23,"ints":8,"rtg":143.9,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Size, bazooka arm","description":"Pro-style pocket passer with a prototypical frame and strong, accurate arm—but question marks about his ability to deal with pressure","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jake Fromm","year":2020,"rank":90,"height":74,"weight":219,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Georgia","pros":"Fromm is an accurate, quick-processing passer with three years of starter experience and coveted leadership traits.","cons":"He lacks top-end arm strength and may struggle to push the ball into tight windows downfield.","similar_player":"Derek Carr","grade":"junior","yds":2860,"ypa":7.4,"tds":24,"ints":5,"rtg":141.2,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Accuracy and decision-making","description":"Tough, battle-tested, pro-style passer who throws with accuracy, takes care of the ball, and plays on time―but must overcome substandard tools","scouting_report":"Fromm has a stocky, athletic build and brings accuracy, touch, and strong decision-making to the position. He’s a quick processor who’s comfortable playing under center and in pro-style schemes. He has plenty of experience and started 42 straight games for the Bulldogs. Fromm finished his Georgia career with a 78-to-18 touchdown-to-interception ratio and a 156.2 passer efficiency rating. The ball doesn’t jump out of Fromm’s hands like it does with some of his draft-class peers and he lacks prototypical height, but he showed a high level understanding of playing on time and in the structure of the Georgia offense. He has been praised for his quiet leadership, football IQ, poise under pressure, and unwavering confidence."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jake Fromm","year":2020,"rank":90,"height":74,"weight":219,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Georgia","pros":"Fromm is an accurate, quick-processing passer with three years of starter experience and coveted leadership traits.","cons":"He lacks top-end arm strength and may struggle to push the ball into tight windows downfield.","similar_player":"Derek Carr","grade":"junior","yds":2860,"ypa":7.4,"tds":24,"ints":5,"rtg":141.2,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Accuracy and decision-making","description":"Tough, battle-tested, pro-style passer who throws with accuracy, takes care of the ball, and plays on time―but must overcome substandard tools","scouting_report":"Fromm had an up-and-down performance for the Bulldogs this year and saw a few key stats drop in 2019; after averaging 9.0 yards per attempt in 2018, that number was just 7.4 last season, and his 60.8 completion rate in 2019 was well short of his 2018 number (67.4 percent). His deep outs lack can velocity, with receivers having to hold up and wait for the ball. Still, Fromm should be a good fit in a West Coast–style scheme based on timing and precision."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jake Fromm","year":2020,"rank":90,"height":74,"weight":219,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Georgia","pros":"Fromm is an accurate, quick-processing passer with three years of starter experience and coveted leadership traits.","cons":"He lacks top-end arm strength and may struggle to push the ball into tight windows downfield.","similar_player":"Derek Carr","grade":"junior","yds":2860,"ypa":7.4,"tds":24,"ints":5,"rtg":141.2,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Accuracy and decision-making","description":"Tough, battle-tested, pro-style passer who throws with accuracy, takes care of the ball, and plays on time―but must overcome substandard tools","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Darrynton Evans","year":2020,"rank":91,"height":70,"weight":203,"position":"Running Back","college":"Appalachian State","pros":"Evans brings explosive speed and a nose for the end zone as a runner, pass catcher, and returner; his versatility should earn him reps early in his career.","cons":"He’s undersized and comes with question marks about the strength of college opponents.","similar_player":"Raheem Mostert","grade":"rs junior","yds":1484,"tds":18,"ypc":5.8,"twenty_plus":12,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"One-cut explosiveness","description":"Electric home run hitter with turbo-boosted acceleration, a slash-and-dash style, and utility in the passing game","scouting_report":"Evans has a muscular-but-sinewy frame with a well-built lower half. The undersized former two-star recruit easily outplayed expectations in his time at Appalachian State, particularly in 2019, when he carried the ball 255 times for 1,484 yards and 18 touchdowns while adding 21 catches for 198 yards and five scores through the air and another 386 yards and a touchdown as a returner. His 24 all-purpose touchdowns ranked third in the country. Evans brings some juice as a runner, with nitrous-oxide boosters in his feet and the breakaway speed to score every time he touches the ball. He’s a one-cut slasher who likely fits best in an outside zone system; he looks like a Ducati taking corners in an S-curve when he weaves through the second and third level and easily destroys pursuit angles to run past defenders. He’s a natural receiver, rarely fighting the ball on swings and dump-offs, and he’s explosive in the return game. Just a gamer."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Darrynton Evans","year":2020,"rank":91,"height":70,"weight":203,"position":"Running Back","college":"Appalachian State","pros":"Evans brings explosive speed and a nose for the end zone as a runner, pass catcher, and returner; his versatility should earn him reps early in his career.","cons":"He’s undersized and comes with question marks about the strength of college opponents.","similar_player":"Raheem Mostert","grade":"rs junior","yds":1484,"tds":18,"ypc":5.8,"twenty_plus":12,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"One-cut explosiveness","description":"Electric home run hitter with turbo-boosted acceleration, a slash-and-dash style, and utility in the passing game","scouting_report":"Evans lacks bulk, and isn’t going to run anyone over or push a pile, and he’s not especially elusive in the short area or behind the line of scrimmage. Instead, he leans on rush tempo and acceleration to avoid contact altogether, using his strong vision and patience to let blocks set up before making his move and scooting through the line. While he carried a heavy load in college, he projects as more of a committee-style back in the pros."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Darrynton Evans","year":2020,"rank":91,"height":70,"weight":203,"position":"Running Back","college":"Appalachian State","pros":"Evans brings explosive speed and a nose for the end zone as a runner, pass catcher, and returner; his versatility should earn him reps early in his career.","cons":"He’s undersized and comes with question marks about the strength of college opponents.","similar_player":"Raheem Mostert","grade":"rs junior","yds":1484,"tds":18,"ypc":5.8,"twenty_plus":12,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"One-cut explosiveness","description":"Electric home run hitter with turbo-boosted acceleration, a slash-and-dash style, and utility in the passing game","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"John Simpson","year":2020,"rank":92,"height":76,"weight":321,"position":"Guard","college":"Clemson","pros":"Simpson is big, long, and strong with a salty, tone-setting demeanor and the ability to create push up front.","cons":"He struggles at times to match quickness of opponents and too often lunges for blocks.","similar_player":"Nate Davis","grade":"senior","gms":14,"strts":14,"sk_all":0,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Road-grading power","description":"Big brawler of a guard with great length, power, and mettle as a blocker","scouting_report":"Simpson is a stout, big-boned offensive lineman with long arms and absurdly huge hands. The former high school state champion wrestler and four-star recruit was named a team captain in 2019 and started 29 games during his junior and senior seasons at Clemson, playing primarily at left guard in the team’s zone-heavy scheme. The second-team AP All-American brings forklift power in the run game and creates movement at the point of attack. Simpson looks for work when left uncovered and is a battering ram on down blocks. In pass protection, he plays with a wide, sturdy base and surrendered just 21 pressures on 910 pass-blocking snaps in the past two seasons, per Pro Football Focus. He uses a strong, forceful punch to stun opponents, latching on to defenders before clamping down with a strong grip to sustain blocks. He can be a bit lead-footed in his pass set but showed the ability to regather his feet and anchor when knocked back at the snap."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"John Simpson","year":2020,"rank":92,"height":76,"weight":321,"position":"Guard","college":"Clemson","pros":"Simpson is big, long, and strong with a salty, tone-setting demeanor and the ability to create push up front.","cons":"He struggles at times to match quickness of opponents and too often lunges for blocks.","similar_player":"Nate Davis","grade":"senior","gms":14,"strts":14,"sk_all":0,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Road-grading power","description":"Big brawler of a guard with great length, power, and mettle as a blocker","scouting_report":"Simpson looks to land knockdowns at the second level, and sometimes that can lead to his lunging or ending up on the ground. He was a tick slow to react against quicker interior linemen and struggled to wall off those types of players at times."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"John Simpson","year":2020,"rank":92,"height":76,"weight":321,"position":"Guard","college":"Clemson","pros":"Simpson is big, long, and strong with a salty, tone-setting demeanor and the ability to create push up front.","cons":"He struggles at times to match quickness of opponents and too often lunges for blocks.","similar_player":"Nate Davis","grade":"senior","gms":14,"strts":14,"sk_all":0,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Road-grading power","description":"Big brawler of a guard with great length, power, and mettle as a blocker","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Eno Benjamin","year":2020,"rank":93,"height":69,"weight":207,"position":"Running Back","college":"Arizona State","pros":"Benjamin runs with incredible determination and breaks a lot of tackles; he combines explosive foot speed and an elusive jump-cut, and is a natural in the passing game.","cons":"He’s undersized for a workhorse role; his production fell off in 2019, and fumbles became an issue.","similar_player":"Devin Singletary","grade":"junior","yds":1083,"tds":10,"ypc":4.3,"twenty_plus":9,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Tenacious style, three-down skill set","description":"Tough, physical tackle-breaker with quick feet, good contact balance, and utility in the passing game","scouting_report":"Benjamin has a compact, muscular build with a thick lower half. The former four-star recruit and Arizona State team captain has posted back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons thanks to his jagged, choppy gait and sewing-machine-needle feet. Benjamin runs low, cuts on a dime, has a good jump-cut behind the line of scrimmage, and accelerates his feet through contact to pick up a hard extra yard or three. He has a natural ability to deflect contact and finished with a 26 percent broken tackle rate, per Sports Info Solutions, good for fourth best in the class."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Eno Benjamin","year":2020,"rank":93,"height":69,"weight":207,"position":"Running Back","college":"Arizona State","pros":"Benjamin runs with incredible determination and breaks a lot of tackles; he combines explosive foot speed and an elusive jump-cut, and is a natural in the passing game.","cons":"He’s undersized for a workhorse role; his production fell off in 2019, and fumbles became an issue.","similar_player":"Devin Singletary","grade":"junior","yds":1083,"tds":10,"ypc":4.3,"twenty_plus":9,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Tenacious style, three-down skill set","description":"Tough, physical tackle-breaker with quick feet, good contact balance, and utility in the passing game","scouting_report":"Benjamin has a nose for the end zone―he’s always hyperaware of the goal line and pylon, and reaches out with an extra effort to break the plane―and found paydirt 26 times in the past two seasons. He’s a natural pass catcher who’s dangerous on screens and tallied 77 receptions and four receiving scores in 2018 and 2019 combined."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Eno Benjamin","year":2020,"rank":93,"height":69,"weight":207,"position":"Running Back","college":"Arizona State","pros":"Benjamin runs with incredible determination and breaks a lot of tackles; he combines explosive foot speed and an elusive jump-cut, and is a natural in the passing game.","cons":"He’s undersized for a workhorse role; his production fell off in 2019, and fumbles became an issue.","similar_player":"Devin Singletary","grade":"junior","yds":1083,"tds":10,"ypc":4.3,"twenty_plus":9,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Tenacious style, three-down skill set","description":"Tough, physical tackle-breaker with quick feet, good contact balance, and utility in the passing game","scouting_report":"The Sun Devils star comes in slightly undersized, though, and was a little too frenetic behind the line this past season. His production dropped dramatically after a prolific 2018 campaign in which he was named third-team All-American and rushed for 1,642 yards and 16 touchdowns, including an incredible 312-yard, three-touchdown outing against Oregon State. He fumbled six times in 2019, too, a trend he’ll have to reverse to make it in the pros."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Eno Benjamin","year":2020,"rank":93,"height":69,"weight":207,"position":"Running Back","college":"Arizona State","pros":"Benjamin runs with incredible determination and breaks a lot of tackles; he combines explosive foot speed and an elusive jump-cut, and is a natural in the passing game.","cons":"He’s undersized for a workhorse role; his production fell off in 2019, and fumbles became an issue.","similar_player":"Devin Singletary","grade":"junior","yds":1083,"tds":10,"ypc":4.3,"twenty_plus":9,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Tenacious style, three-down skill set","description":"Tough, physical tackle-breaker with quick feet, good contact balance, and utility in the passing game","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Terrell Burgess","year":2020,"rank":94,"height":71,"weight":202,"position":"Safety","college":"Utah","pros":"Burgess is an ascending four-phase player who brings playmaking instincts from multiple spots in the secondary and special teams value.","cons":"He’s just a one-year starter; he may lack size to play significant snaps in the box at the next level.","similar_player":"Quandre Diggs","grade":"senior","tkls":81,"tfl":1,"sacks":5,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Schematic flexibility","description":"Instinctive slot corner/safety hybrid with man-coverage talent who brings the versatility to excel at multiple spots","scouting_report":"Burgess has a muscular, sinewy frame. He began his college career as a two-way player, also getting time at receiver, before deciding to focus on defense. He played a rotational role as a nickel corner for the team until last season, when he moved to safety as a starter. Despite the nominal position change, he still managed to play all over the formation, logging 133 snaps at free safety, 285 in the box, 272 at slot corner, 27 at corner, and 66 snaps on the line, per Pro Football Focus. He showed that he’s comfortable in the deep middle but brings the playmaking instincts and athleticism to contribute just about everywhere."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Terrell Burgess","year":2020,"rank":94,"height":71,"weight":202,"position":"Safety","college":"Utah","pros":"Burgess is an ascending four-phase player who brings playmaking instincts from multiple spots in the secondary and special teams value.","cons":"He’s just a one-year starter; he may lack size to play significant snaps in the box at the next level.","similar_player":"Quandre Diggs","grade":"senior","tkls":81,"tfl":1,"sacks":5,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Schematic flexibility","description":"Instinctive slot corner/safety hybrid with man-coverage talent who brings the versatility to excel at multiple spots","scouting_report":"Burgess has good reactive athleticism to change direction and close on pass catchers and ball carriers. He has smooth, light feet and oily hips to transition to a trailing position in coverage, carrying tight ends up the seam and making plays on the ball. He has quick-twitch click-and-close to fly downhill on short passes, and is aggressive in looking to jump routes and knock down passes. He reads developing routes to position himself to handle multiple receivers in his zone. He is a strong tackler who comes in low to wrap up with good form. He brings special teams experience."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Terrell Burgess","year":2020,"rank":94,"height":71,"weight":202,"position":"Safety","college":"Utah","pros":"Burgess is an ascending four-phase player who brings playmaking instincts from multiple spots in the secondary and special teams value.","cons":"He’s just a one-year starter; he may lack size to play significant snaps in the box at the next level.","similar_player":"Quandre Diggs","grade":"senior","tkls":81,"tfl":1,"sacks":5,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Schematic flexibility","description":"Instinctive slot corner/safety hybrid with man-coverage talent who brings the versatility to excel at multiple spots","scouting_report":"Burgess’s ball skills are a question mark, with just one pick and nine passes defensed in his career, and his lack of length showed up at the catch point. He’s more of a drag-down tackler than an intimidating hitter."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Terrell Burgess","year":2020,"rank":94,"height":71,"weight":202,"position":"Safety","college":"Utah","pros":"Burgess is an ascending four-phase player who brings playmaking instincts from multiple spots in the secondary and special teams value.","cons":"He’s just a one-year starter; he may lack size to play significant snaps in the box at the next level.","similar_player":"Quandre Diggs","grade":"senior","tkls":81,"tfl":1,"sacks":5,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Schematic flexibility","description":"Instinctive slot corner/safety hybrid with man-coverage talent who brings the versatility to excel at multiple spots","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jonathan Greenard","year":2020,"rank":95,"height":75,"weight":263,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Florida","pros":"Greenard brings intriguing first-step explosiveness as a pass rusher and has the size and rough-and-tumble presence to be an early contributor on the edge.","cons":"Injuries hampered his performance over the past two seasons and he lacks bend and the ability to finish off the edge.","similar_player":"Mario Addison","grade":"rs senior","tkls":52,"tfl":15.5,"sacks":9.5,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"First-step burst","description":"Tough, physical edge rusher with explosive first step off the line and an aggressive demeanor against the run","scouting_report":"Greenard has a sturdy, muscular build with powerful legs and vines for arms. The former Louisville transfer lined up in both two- and three-point stances for the Gators and notched 9.0 sacks, four pass deflections, and a fumble recovery in 12 games last season, showing his abilities against both the run and the pass. He plays rough and rugged on the edge, likes to battle with blockers, and easily overpowers tight ends at the point of attack. He targets the chest of opposing tackles, giving effective shoulder and head fakes―with accompanying Euro-step-type footwork―to get them lunging and off-balance. Greenard has experience rushing from the inside and can convert speed to power as a bull rusher. He always gives maximum effort to chase down the quarterback or ballcarrier from the backside. He looks to deliver pop when he arrives at his target."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jonathan Greenard","year":2020,"rank":95,"height":75,"weight":263,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Florida","pros":"Greenard brings intriguing first-step explosiveness as a pass rusher and has the size and rough-and-tumble presence to be an early contributor on the edge.","cons":"Injuries hampered his performance over the past two seasons and he lacks bend and the ability to finish off the edge.","similar_player":"Mario Addison","grade":"rs senior","tkls":52,"tfl":15.5,"sacks":9.5,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"First-step burst","description":"Tough, physical edge rusher with explosive first step off the line and an aggressive demeanor against the run","scouting_report":"Greenard flashes explosive first-step quickness and the makings of an effective spin move—but too often he gets halfway through his rush and stalls out. He missed the 2018 season with a wrist injury and played with a brace on his right hand in 2019. He lacks urgency and suddenness on stunts."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jonathan Greenard","year":2020,"rank":95,"height":75,"weight":263,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Florida","pros":"Greenard brings intriguing first-step explosiveness as a pass rusher and has the size and rough-and-tumble presence to be an early contributor on the edge.","cons":"Injuries hampered his performance over the past two seasons and he lacks bend and the ability to finish off the edge.","similar_player":"Mario Addison","grade":"rs senior","tkls":52,"tfl":15.5,"sacks":9.5,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"First-step burst","description":"Tough, physical edge rusher with explosive first step off the line and an aggressive demeanor against the run","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Willie Gay Jr.","year":2020,"rank":96,"height":73,"weight":243,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Mississippi State","pros":"Gay is a field-fast, hard-hitting off-ball linebacker with sideline-to-sideline range in coverage and the speed to be an effective blitzer at the next level.","cons":"Can be a liability against the run and is relatively inexperienced, with just six starts on his résumé; he was suspended eight games in 2019.","similar_player":"Haason Reddick","grade":"junior","tkls":28,"tfl":3.5,"sacks":0,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Explosive athleticism","description":"Souped-up off-ball linebacker with incredible range in coverage and a hard-hitting style against the run","scouting_report":"Gay has a thick, powerful build with twitched-up athleticism—he posted a 4.46-second 40-yard dash (second among linebackers), a 39.5-inch vertical jump (second), and an 11-foot-4-inch broad jump (first) at the combine. The former four-star recruit showed chops in man coverage, possessing easy speed to hang with tight ends and running backs out of the backfield, and is comfortable in zone drops. Against the run, Gay loves to play downhill, flying into gaps or sifting through blockers looking to lay some heat. He chases runs to the outside, closes quickly, and delivers some pop when he finds his target. He brings sideline-to-sideline speed."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Willie Gay Jr.","year":2020,"rank":96,"height":73,"weight":243,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Mississippi State","pros":"Gay is a field-fast, hard-hitting off-ball linebacker with sideline-to-sideline range in coverage and the speed to be an effective blitzer at the next level.","cons":"Can be a liability against the run and is relatively inexperienced, with just six starts on his résumé; he was suspended eight games in 2019.","similar_player":"Haason Reddick","grade":"junior","tkls":28,"tfl":3.5,"sacks":0,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Explosive athleticism","description":"Souped-up off-ball linebacker with incredible range in coverage and a hard-hitting style against the run","scouting_report":"Gay’s aggressive nature works against him at times, though. He takes bad angles in the run game, overruns plays, and loses track of the ball carrier. He made just six starts in his Mississippi State career and missed eight games in 2019 to suspension for academic violations. He reportedly got in a fight with teammate Garrett Shrader."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Willie Gay Jr.","year":2020,"rank":96,"height":73,"weight":243,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Mississippi State","pros":"Gay is a field-fast, hard-hitting off-ball linebacker with sideline-to-sideline range in coverage and the speed to be an effective blitzer at the next level.","cons":"Can be a liability against the run and is relatively inexperienced, with just six starts on his résumé; he was suspended eight games in 2019.","similar_player":"Haason Reddick","grade":"junior","tkls":28,"tfl":3.5,"sacks":0,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Explosive athleticism","description":"Souped-up off-ball linebacker with incredible range in coverage and a hard-hitting style against the run","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"AJ Dillon","year":2020,"rank":97,"height":72,"weight":247,"position":"Running Back","college":"Boston College","pros":"Dillon’s a throwback runner with rare speed and explosion; he packs punch-you-in-the-mouth physicality and can set the tone for a run-heavy team.","cons":"He won’t appeal to every scheme, lacking short-area quickness and home run speed; teams could worry about wear and tear from heavy usage in college and he’s unproven as a pass catcher.","similar_player":"Leonard Fournette","grade":"junior","yds":1685,"tds":14,"ypc":5.3,"twenty_plus":15,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Size and speed","description":"Mack Truck back with an extraordinary combination of size, explosiveness, and fluidity","scouting_report":"Dillon looks more like an old-school linebacker than a running back, boasting a tapered, muscular frame with a thick lower half. The bruising runner has been the centerpiece of the Boston College offense over the past three seasons, totaling 845 carries for 4,382 yards and a ridiculous 38 touchdowns in that stretch. He won third-team AP All-American honors in 2019 after finishing with 1,685 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns in 12 starts, adding 13 catches for 195 yards and one score through the air. Dillon runs with a surprisingly velvety style and very good balance despite his immense size, slaloming through gaps in the defense while utilizing eye-poppingly smooth open-field spin moves to avoid tacklers. The heart of his game, though, is his ability to grind out tough yards and break tackles with pure size and power: Dillon has feet like pistons that allow him to accelerate through contact and send would-be tacklers bouncing off of him like he’s wearing a cow catcher. He loves to lower his pads and seek out destruction, and while he’s not very sudden laterally, he has good hip flexion to cut upfield quickly and exploit small gaps his line creates. He has an effective stiff-arm."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"AJ Dillon","year":2020,"rank":97,"height":72,"weight":247,"position":"Running Back","college":"Boston College","pros":"Dillon’s a throwback runner with rare speed and explosion; he packs punch-you-in-the-mouth physicality and can set the tone for a run-heavy team.","cons":"He won’t appeal to every scheme, lacking short-area quickness and home run speed; teams could worry about wear and tear from heavy usage in college and he’s unproven as a pass catcher.","similar_player":"Leonard Fournette","grade":"junior","yds":1685,"tds":14,"ypc":5.3,"twenty_plus":15,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Size and speed","description":"Mack Truck back with an extraordinary combination of size, explosiveness, and fluidity","scouting_report":"Dillon is a beast in pass protection, using his wide frame to stop blitzers in their tracks. He’s a work in progress as a pass catcher, though, with just 21 career catches (13 of which came last season). His lack of natural receiving skills could mean he sees only early-down duty in the pros and could limit his ceiling."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"AJ Dillon","year":2020,"rank":97,"height":72,"weight":247,"position":"Running Back","college":"Boston College","pros":"Dillon’s a throwback runner with rare speed and explosion; he packs punch-you-in-the-mouth physicality and can set the tone for a run-heavy team.","cons":"He won’t appeal to every scheme, lacking short-area quickness and home run speed; teams could worry about wear and tear from heavy usage in college and he’s unproven as a pass catcher.","similar_player":"Leonard Fournette","grade":"junior","yds":1685,"tds":14,"ypc":5.3,"twenty_plus":15,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Size and speed","description":"Mack Truck back with an extraordinary combination of size, explosiveness, and fluidity","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Antonio Gandy-Golden","year":2020,"rank":98,"height":76,"weight":223,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Liberty","pros":"Gandy-Golden brings an intriguing combination of size, body control, and build-up speed to develop into a big-time playmaker on the outside.","cons":"Lacks quick-twitch change of direction and could struggle to create separation at the next level.","similar_player":"Michael Floyd","grade":"senior","yds":1396,"ypr":17.7,"tds":10,"twenty_plus":22,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Size, catch-point grit","description":"Imposing, physical pass catcher who boasts a massive catch radius, ball-tracking skills down the field, and intriguing run-after-the-catch talent","scouting_report":"Gandy-Golden is a big, well-built receiver whose background in gymnastics shows up on the gridiron in his top-tier body control as a route runner and at the catch point. He was a big-time producer for Liberty, finishing his career there with school records in receptions (240), receiving yards (3,814), and receiving touchdowns (33). He uses quick footwork at the line of scrimmage to escape press, is unstoppable on slants, and has strong after-the-catch ability. “AGG” is dangerous on back-shoulder fades in the red zone, and is a master at using his frame at the catch point to overpower and out-leverage opposing corners, finishing with 36 contested catches in the past two seasons, most among draft-eligible receivers. He has good build-up speed and knows how to use double-moves to get open downfield; his 27 deep receptions (20-plus yards) from 2018 to 2019 were the second most in college football, per Pro Football Focus."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Antonio Gandy-Golden","year":2020,"rank":98,"height":76,"weight":223,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Liberty","pros":"Gandy-Golden brings an intriguing combination of size, body control, and build-up speed to develop into a big-time playmaker on the outside.","cons":"Lacks quick-twitch change of direction and could struggle to create separation at the next level.","similar_player":"Michael Floyd","grade":"senior","yds":1396,"ypr":17.7,"tds":10,"twenty_plus":22,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Size, catch-point grit","description":"Imposing, physical pass catcher who boasts a massive catch radius, ball-tracking skills down the field, and intriguing run-after-the-catch talent","scouting_report":"Gandy-Golden lacks juice early in his routes and is not super sudden in the short area. Drops were an issue in 2018. He played against lower-level competition in college, and the transition to the pros could take some time."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Antonio Gandy-Golden","year":2020,"rank":98,"height":76,"weight":223,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Liberty","pros":"Gandy-Golden brings an intriguing combination of size, body control, and build-up speed to develop into a big-time playmaker on the outside.","cons":"Lacks quick-twitch change of direction and could struggle to create separation at the next level.","similar_player":"Michael Floyd","grade":"senior","yds":1396,"ypr":17.7,"tds":10,"twenty_plus":22,"age":22,"main_selling_point":"Size, catch-point grit","description":"Imposing, physical pass catcher who boasts a massive catch radius, ball-tracking skills down the field, and intriguing run-after-the-catch talent","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Hunter Bryant","year":2020,"rank":99,"height":74,"weight":248,"position":"Tight End","college":"Washington","pros":"Bryant brings deploy-him-all-over-the-formation flexibility and is a natural pass catcher who can pick up yards after the catch.","cons":"He’s undersized, lacks in-line blocking ability, and has missed time because of major injuries.","similar_player":"Irv Smith Jr.","grade":"junior","yds":825,"ypr":15.9,"tds":3,"twenty_plus":16,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Mismatch-creating versatility","description":"Athletic move tight end with the seam-splitting speed and ball tracking to be a big-play threat downfield―but a concerning injury history","scouting_report":"Bryant has a slender, muscular frame and looks and moves more like a receiver than a tight end. The former four-star recruit lined up all over the formation for Washington―even as a de facto fullback at times―and brings the speed to threaten the seam or make plays down the sideline. He’s dangerous on slot fades and uses a good double move to get past coverage. He was used as a ball carrier on sweeps and showed the athleticism in space to create explosive plays, tallying 18 broken tackles on 85 career catches, per Pro Football Focus. Bryant plays fast, shows quickness and shake at the line of scrimmage to get off press, and is able to create separation from defenders at the top of his route. The second-team AP All-American and John Mackey Award finalist caught 52 passes for 825 yards and three touchdowns in 2019, leading the Huskies in receiving yards and yards per catch (15.9) in 2019."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Hunter Bryant","year":2020,"rank":99,"height":74,"weight":248,"position":"Tight End","college":"Washington","pros":"Bryant brings deploy-him-all-over-the-formation flexibility and is a natural pass catcher who can pick up yards after the catch.","cons":"He’s undersized, lacks in-line blocking ability, and has missed time because of major injuries.","similar_player":"Irv Smith Jr.","grade":"junior","yds":825,"ypr":15.9,"tds":3,"twenty_plus":16,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Mismatch-creating versatility","description":"Athletic move tight end with the seam-splitting speed and ball tracking to be a big-play threat downfield―but a concerning injury history","scouting_report":"Bryant puts in effort and blocks well in space but lacks the size and ballast as an in-line option at the next level, making him a move tight end only. He logged just one full season (2019) and his injury history could take him off of some teams’ boards altogether: He suffered a sprained ACL and LCL in his left knee as a freshman and then injured his meniscus in the same knee in 2018. He also missed time in high school with a fractured back."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Hunter Bryant","year":2020,"rank":99,"height":74,"weight":248,"position":"Tight End","college":"Washington","pros":"Bryant brings deploy-him-all-over-the-formation flexibility and is a natural pass catcher who can pick up yards after the catch.","cons":"He’s undersized, lacks in-line blocking ability, and has missed time because of major injuries.","similar_player":"Irv Smith Jr.","grade":"junior","yds":825,"ypr":15.9,"tds":3,"twenty_plus":16,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Mismatch-creating versatility","description":"Athletic move tight end with the seam-splitting speed and ball tracking to be a big-play threat downfield―but a concerning injury history","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Harrison Bryant","year":2020,"rank":100,"height":77,"weight":243,"position":"Tight End","college":"FAU","pros":"Bryant is an easy-moving joker tight end with smooth athleticism, ascending playmaking talent, and the chops to contribute as a blocker in space.","cons":"He’s undersized by NFL standards to play an in-line “Y” tight end role and lacks the power to line up against big NFL ends; drops were an issue last season.","similar_player":"Jace Sternberger","grade":"senior","yds":1004,"ypr":15.5,"tds":7,"twenty_plus":16,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Pass-catching talent","description":"Dynamic, versatile move tight end with strong hands, agility in the open field, and the speed to take the top off a defense","scouting_report":"Bryant has an athletic, low-cut frame with a well-built lower half, a long torso, and short arms. He’s a former high school three-sport athlete who also excelled in basketball and baseball, and plays with toughness, physicality, and high effort. The first-team AP All-American became the first tight end from a non–Power Five program to win the Mackey Award in 2019 after netting FBS bests (among tight ends) with 65 receptions and 1,004 receiving yards for the Owls, reeling in seven touchdowns. He accelerates well off the line of scrimmage and eats up a lot of green with long strides. He’s deft at finding the soft spot in a zone and gives his quarterback a big target. Bryant is a natural ball tracker who looks comfortable adjusting to the ball in flight. And he showed toughness after the catch, breaking 19 tackles over the past two seasons, per Pro Football Focus."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Harrison Bryant","year":2020,"rank":100,"height":77,"weight":243,"position":"Tight End","college":"FAU","pros":"Bryant is an easy-moving joker tight end with smooth athleticism, ascending playmaking talent, and the chops to contribute as a blocker in space.","cons":"He’s undersized by NFL standards to play an in-line “Y” tight end role and lacks the power to line up against big NFL ends; drops were an issue last season.","similar_player":"Jace Sternberger","grade":"senior","yds":1004,"ypr":15.5,"tds":7,"twenty_plus":16,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Pass-catching talent","description":"Dynamic, versatile move tight end with strong hands, agility in the open field, and the speed to take the top off a defense","scouting_report":"Bryant handles his responsibilities blocking on the move but lacks the mass to hold up in-line. He has shown the ability to stab the football at the catch point, plucking the ball away from his frame, but he dropped a few too many easy ones in 2019."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Harrison Bryant","year":2020,"rank":100,"height":77,"weight":243,"position":"Tight End","college":"FAU","pros":"Bryant is an easy-moving joker tight end with smooth athleticism, ascending playmaking talent, and the chops to contribute as a blocker in space.","cons":"He’s undersized by NFL standards to play an in-line “Y” tight end role and lacks the power to line up against big NFL ends; drops were an issue last season.","similar_player":"Jace Sternberger","grade":"senior","yds":1004,"ypr":15.5,"tds":7,"twenty_plus":16,"age":21,"main_selling_point":"Pass-catching talent","description":"Dynamic, versatile move tight end with strong hands, agility in the open field, and the speed to take the top off a defense","scouting_report":"WHY HE COULD RISE"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Trevor Lawrence","year":2021,"rank":1,"height":78,"weight":220,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Clemson","pros":"Lawrence is a near lock to go no. 1. He has the tools to emerge as a franchise quarterback early in his career.","cons":"He won’t fall, but Lawrence has sporadic accuracy issues and a relatively thin frame. Teams will have to account for how much of a boost he got from surrounding talent at Clemson.","similar_player":"FABIO-COIFFED JOHN ELWAY","grade":"Junior","age":21,"main_selling_point":"SMOOTH, ATHLETIC SIGNAL-CALLER who throws with accuracy and plays with a polished, natural feel for the position.","description":"SMOOTH, ATHLETIC SIGNAL-CALLER who throws with accuracy and plays with a polished, natural feel for the position., Pinpoint Accuracy, Smooth Footwork, Refined Technique, Elite Athleticism","scouting_report":"Lawrence is one of the most hyped and highly anticipated draft prospects of the last decade. He was widely anointed as the future top pick back in 2018 after leading Clemson to the national championship as a true freshman―an unbelievable season (he threw 30 touchdowns and four picks) that he capped with a sterling performance in the team’s 44-16 title-game win over Alabama. The Tigers’ star fell back to earth ever so slightly in 2019 (he finished with 36 touchdowns and eight interceptions), particularly during the College Football Playoff, in which he posted subpar passing lines in matchups against Ohio State and LSU (the latter a loss in the national championship game that snapped Clemson’s 29-game winning streak). But Lawrence bounced back and then some in 2020, throwing 24 touchdowns and five picks in 10 games while setting career marks in both yards per attempt (9.4) and passer efficiency rating (169.2). He finished his Clemson career off with 400 yards and two touchdowns in a loss to Ohio State. Lawrence is tall with a long-limbed, sinewy frame. He has a savvy feel for the position and always appears to be in command. He reads the whole field and has shown a knack for picking apart opponent blitz schemes. Lawrence has a tight, whip-like release and throws with good touch; he varies his velocity, ripping a pass into tight quarters on one play and feathering one downfield on the next. He’s always balanced when he drops back to pass, working his feet and torso in concert to make off-platform or cross-body throws. And while he plays with a loose, relaxed demeanor, he’s decisive and sudden in his movements, showing the burst to knife through gaps in the offensive line. The former Clemson standout is a gazelle as a runner, capable of boosting his team’s ground game. (He rushed 16 times for 107 yards and a touchdown against the Buckeyes in 2019, and carried the ball 14 times for 90 yards and a touchdown against Notre Dame this season, for example.) Despite his slim frame, he’s tough as hell. Lawrence is fearless on the field, whether he’s standing in the pocket or carrying the rock.  There are a few areas in which Lawrence will need to continue to improve. His ball placement on throws to the outside can be erratic―there were times he hit receivers on the inside shoulder when he should’ve led them to the outside, and he leaves deep passes a bit short, or puts too much air under them, on occasion. Lawrence’s receivers did plenty to help him out when his accuracy was off, but his margin for error will shrink at the next level."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Justin Fields","year":2021,"rank":2,"height":75,"weight":228,"position":"Quarterback Ohio","college":"State","pros":"With a big, accurate arm and explosive athleticism, Fields has the skill set to become a top-tier dual-threat quarterback. He’s tough as hell and earned high praise for his leadership at Ohio State.","cons":"He played in a highly schemed offense that produced lots of easy throws to wide-open receivers, and logged just 22 starts at Ohio State.","similar_player":"SOUPED-UP DAK PRESCOTT","grade":"Junior","age":21,"main_selling_point":"RUGGED, EFFICIENT PASSER with a big arm, pinpoint ball placement, and the elusiveness to stress defenses on the ground.","description":"RUGGED, EFFICIENT PASSER with a big arm, pinpoint ball placement, and the elusiveness to stress defenses on the ground., Pinpoint Accuracy, Arm Strength, Infinite Upside","scouting_report":"Fields is a sturdy, muscular signal-caller with a dynamic skill set. The Buckeyes passer throws with good velocity and a tight spiral, and is capable of delivering frozen ropes on deep outs and downfield bombs. He’s accurate on the run, and consistently puts excellent touch on the ball, hitting his receivers in stride or leading them away from coverage. He’s not afraid to stare down pressure, and looks like he’s made of granite when playing in the pocket, evoking images of a mini–Cam Newton in the way pass rushers just slip off him when trying to get a sack. Fields is adept at strafing behind the line to stay clean and get into throwing lanes, and uses explosive jukes to avoid oncoming rushers and buy himself time to make a throw. The former five-star recruit, who started his career at Georgia before transferring to Ohio State, posted a ridiculous 41-to-3 touchdown-to-interception ratio for the Buckeyes in 2019, adding 10 rushing touchdowns on the ground. He followed that up with a 22-touchdown, six-interception line in eight games in 2020. He showcased his toughness in the blowout win over Clemson in the College Football Playoff, when he took a brutal hit in the ribs and not only stayed in the game, but threw four more touchdowns (he finished with six total).  Fields is icy cool, even when the pocket is falling apart around him, but that’s a bit of a double-edged sword. He has a bad habit of stopping his feet in the face of pressure, leading to a few too many unnecessary sacks. And too often, he locks on to a predetermined target and fails to move through his reads before protection collapses. Fields seemed to struggle with reading defenses at times in 2020, and there were moments when he tried to do too much, particularly against Indiana when he channeled his inner Carson Wentz and threw two picks with defenders draped on his shoulders (plus a third pick where he wasn’t pressured). He was almost completely ineffective against Northwestern this past season, too, tossing two more interceptions and zero touchdowns in that win. He needs to learn to not only just take a sack and live to see another down, but also to speed up his processing and get the ball out on time.   Fields is powerful as a runner and is tough to slow down when he has a full head of steam. Arm tackles just don’t work on him, and he’s got some open field moves to evade defenders. Fields rushed for 867 yards and 15 scores in the past two seasons."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Kyle Pitts","year":2021,"rank":3,"height":78,"weight":239,"position":"Tight End","college":"Florida","pros":"Pitts is an athletic mismatch nightmare and touchdown maker who can line up anywhere in the formation and beat coverage.","cons":"Lacks the mass and technique to be counted on as a blocking, Y tight end; Purely a move tight end at this point in his career.","similar_player":"DARREN WALLER, MICHAEL PHELPS","grade":"Junior","age":20,"main_selling_point":"ATHLETIC, VERSATILE JOKER TIGHT END who can line up all over the formation; he wins at the catch point with elite body control, strong hands, and rare length.","description":"ATHLETIC, VERSATILE JOKER TIGHT END who can line up all over the formation; he wins at the catch point with elite body control, strong hands, and rare length. , Infinite Upside, Rare Versatility, Sure Hands, Refined Technique","scouting_report":"Pitts is tall with an athletic build and long arms. The Gators star has a huge catch radius and is a flexible mover with excellent body control to leap up in the air and pluck the ball or go low to scoop a pass down by his feet. He’s a catch point dominator who regularly comes down with the ball in traffic. He’s a smart route runner, is very quick in the short area, and strong runner after the catch. Pitts uses his length to administer strong reverse-stiff arms, reaching back to reject trailing defenders after the catch. He lines up all over the formation―in-line, in the slot, wing-back, or out on the wing on Y-iso looks. He has speed up the seam, and once he gets rolling he can cover a lot of green in a blink of an eye. Pitts is a mismatch threat in the red-zone who’s too big for corners and safeties and too fast for linebackers. He was basically unstoppable against single coverage at Florida, notching a national-best 98.9 receiving grade against single coverage, per PFF. He didn’t drop a pass in 2020.  The Mackey Award winner, Pitts was also the first-ever tight end to be named a finalist for the Biletnikoff Award (given to the most outstanding receiver in college football) and the first tight end to finish in the top-10 (10th) in Heisman voting since 1977. He caught 43 passes for 770 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2020 (second most from a TE in SEC history), and finished his season strong, reeling in seven passes for 129 yards and a touchdown in the SEC Championship Game against Alabama. He missed three games with a concussion. As a blocker, Pitts puts in effort to wall off and seal defenders, but he isn’t going to move anyone off the ball and can’t be used to block pass rushers off the edge."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Ja’marr Chase","year":2021,"rank":4,"height":73,"weight":200,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Lsu","pros":"Chase is a tough, physical receiver with the skill set and competitive fire to contribute from Day 1; he’s a touchdown machine who thrives in contested catch situations and is hard to bring down with the ball in his hands.","cons":"He posted just one season of elite production; he has a few concentration drops on tape.","similar_player":"DAVANTE ADAMS","grade":"Junior","age":20,"main_selling_point":"PHYSICALLY DOMINANT CATCH-POINT BULLY who plays angry on every snap. A savvy route runner who separates late in his routes, can make plays at all three levels of the field, and is a load to bring down after the catch.","description":"PHYSICALLY DOMINANT CATCH-POINT BULLY who plays angry on every snap. A savvy route runner who separates late in his routes, can make plays at all three levels of the field, and is a load to bring down after the catch., Instinctual Playmaking, Sure Hands, Short-Area Quickness","scouting_report":"Chase is a well-built pass catcher with long arms and a powerful lower half. The former four-star recruit out of Harvey, Louisiana, opted out of the 2020 season to prepare for the draft, but was a unanimous first-team All American and the Biletnikoff Award–winner in 2019 after catching 84 passes and leading the country in yards (1,780) and touchdowns (20) for the national champion Tigers. He uses his size and physical nature to dictate matchups, treating every rep like a battle.  After the catch, Chase is slippery, shrugs off tackles, and has top-end burst to destroy pursuit angles. He tracks the ball naturally and is a big-play threat who reeled in 24 passes of 20-plus yards in 2019, per PFF, most in this class. He’s not an elite separator, but he’s savvy in his ability to create just enough space before the ball arrives. And he’s strong at the catch point, going up to attack the ball in the air. The Tigers star understands spacing and how to sit down in an open spot. He can play all over the formation. Chase is a little unrefined early in his routes, using brute strength more than technique to get off the line, but he brings natural talent and an alpha mentality that should make him a quarterback’s best friend early in his career. He lacks elite top-end speed, but he’s sudden in the short area and has excellent body control."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Penei Sewell","year":2021,"rank":5,"height":78,"weight":325,"position":"Tackle","college":"Oregon","pros":"Sewell uses his massive frame, good length, and quick feet to win rep after rep after rep; he has the skill set and demeanor to start from Day 1.","cons":"With just 20 starts under his belt, his lack of in-game experience could be a concern.","similar_player":"JEDRICK WILLS JR.","grade":"Junior","age":20,"main_selling_point":"BIG, PHYSICAL TRENCH DOMINATOR; a plug-and-play left tackle who excels both as a pass protector and as a run blocker.","description":"BIG, PHYSICAL TRENCH DOMINATOR; a plug-and-play left tackle who excels both as a pass protector and as a run blocker., Bulldozer Power, Refined Technique, Smooth Footwork, Pro-Ready Frame","scouting_report":"Sewell has a wide, well-built frame with massive legs and plays with incredible consistency and fundamental technique. The Ducks star opted out of the 2020 season but earned All-American honors in 2019 while becoming the first offensive sophomore to win the Outland Trophy, awarded to the nation’s most outstanding interior lineman. He’s a skilled pass protector, utilizing a balanced, wide base and light feet to effortlessly mirror pass rushers. He has a strong upper body and a strong grip, and can generate torque to rag doll opposing pass rushers. Sewell gets his hands inside and latches on; defenders are not going to get free when he lands his punch. He shows incredible recovery skills—even when he looks beat early in the down, he has the balance and power to re-anchor, rally, and save the block. He’s a smart player who’s aware of stunts, and rarely gets caught sleeping. Sewell allowed just one sack over 1,376 snaps in his last two seasons, according to Oregon’s official website, and did not allow a pressure, hurry, or hit on the quarterback in nine full games.  As a run blocker, Sewell uncoils out of his stance with suddenness and physicality. He’s shown the foot quickness and agility to cross and reach play-side defenders and seal them. He’s a smooth mover on combo blocks and when getting to the second level. And he looks to bludgeon defenders on down blocks. He throws his weight around and was credited with a team-best 58 knockdowns in 2019, according to Pro Football Focus. Sewell’s big, strong, and talented; he even caught a pass on a screen play against Utah in the Pac-12 championship game. He doesn’t turn 21 until October.  Sewell does get caught lunging when blocking at the second level at times. And after sitting out the 2020 season, he has just two years of starting experience."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Devonta Smith","year":2021,"rank":6,"height":73,"weight":166,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Alabama","pros":"Smith has undeniable playmaking talent and a natural feel for the position; he just knows how to get open and win with the ball in the air.","cons":"Few prospects his size have gone on to post big numbers in the NFL, and teams may fear his lack of bulk could affect both his ability to line up against physical defenders and stay healthy.","similar_player":"EVEN SLIMMER CALVIN RIDLEY, APOLO OHNO","grade":"Senior","age":22,"main_selling_point":"SLENDER, LONG-LIMBED PASS CATCHER with incredible ball skills and natural playmaking talent―but a worrying lack of bulk.","description":"SLENDER, LONG-LIMBED PASS CATCHER with incredible ball skills and natural playmaking talent―but a worrying lack of bulk., Instinctual Playmaking, Sure Hands, Short-Area Quickness, Refined Technique","scouting_report":"Smith has a slim, sinewy frame with a lanky lower half and long, go-go-gadget arms. His lack of bulk will make him a much-debated prospect―not many guys his size put up numbers in the NFL―but all the dude does is make plays. After posting a 68-catch, 1,256-yard, 14-touchdown line in 2019, Smith put together one of the best seasons in college receiver history, becoming the first receiver to win the Heisman in 29 years after leading the nation in catches (117), yards (1,856―over 600 more than the next closest receiver), and receiving touchdowns (23) while adding a pair of additional scores, one on the ground and another on a punt return (he also won the Maxwell Award, the Walter Camp Award, the Biletnikoff Award, and the Hornung Award—the first player ever to win all five awards in the same season). Smith not only produced prolific numbers in his four-year career at Alabama, but always seemed to show up big under the brightest lights: In the 2018 national championship game against Georgia, he was on the receiving end of one of the greatest single throws in college football history, grabbing the game-winning touchdown bomb from Tua Tagovailoa. He bookended that performance with another one for the ages in the 2021 national championship blowout over Ohio State, grabbing 12 catches for 215 yards and three touchdowns in just over two quarters of play.    Smith has quick feet with a smooth, effortless gait—he accelerates quickly and he looks like a speed skater when he glides down the field. He can take the top off a defense and has excellent ball-tracking skills. He wins at the catch point with a combination of body control, strong hands, and springy leaping ability. He attacks the football rather than wait for it to arrive, and comes back to his quarterback when things break down. He notched just nine drops in his career. He gears down quickly to change direction as a route runner. The Crimson Tide star won’t offer much as a blocker. Smith may struggle to match up with bigger, strong corners at the next level."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Rashawn Slater","year":2021,"rank":7,"height":75,"weight":305,"position":"Tackle","college":"Northwestern","pros":"Slater is a battle-tested technician at offensive tackle, possessing nimble feet, strong hands, and the potential to play at multiple spots on the line.","cons":"Some teams might dock him for a lack of elite length.","similar_player":"ZACK MARTIN","grade":"Junior","age":21,"main_selling_point":"WELL-BUILT, ATHLETIC LEFT TACKLE who’s a technician as a pass blocker, dependable as a run blocker, and capable of manning multiple spots on the line.","description":"WELL-BUILT, ATHLETIC LEFT TACKLE who’s a technician as a pass blocker, dependable as a run blocker, and capable of manning multiple spots on the line., Smooth Footwork, Refined Technique, Short-Area Quickness","scouting_report":"Slater has a powerfully built base to go with good balance and quick feet. The son of Reggie Slater, who played eight seasons in the NBA, Rashawn inherited some power-forward-style traits from his dad: He’s rugged and physical but is also a smooth, athletic mover who expertly mirrors pass rushers, uses his hands to control the rep, and grapples with opponents, showing the upper body torque to latch on and sustain blocks while holding his ground. He knows how to gather his feet to reset if driven off his spot initially, and plays with a calm, collected demeanor. Slater went toe-to-toe with future no. 2 pick (and 2020 Pro Bowler) Chase Young when Northwestern played Ohio State in 2019, and more than held his own in the contest. In fact, Slater performed well against pretty much every top-level pass rusher he faced. Slater manned the right tackle spot his first two seasons for the Wildcats before moving to left tackle in 2019, allowing zero sacks and just six quarterback pressures in 11 games. He opted out in 2020.  In the run game, Slater has forklift power to uproot defenders and control blocks. He runs his feet in the ground game, creating movement at the point of attack. And he showed the ability to execute backside blocks consistently, and move to the second level to reach and seal defenders.  Slater is susceptible to over-setting at the snap and letting a pass rusher get back inside at times, and his lack of prototype length for the left tackle position could mean some teams see him more as an interior lineman."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Patrick Surtain Ii","year":2021,"rank":8,"height":74,"weight":202,"position":"Defensive Back","college":"Alabama","pros":"Surtain has a shutdown cornerback’s skill set, combining length, athleticism, and innate ball skills.","cons":"He gets a bit handsy at the catch point, which could lead to penalties at the next level. Though rarely tested in college, teams may have questions about his deep speed.","similar_player":"BYRON JONES","grade":"Junior","age":20,"main_selling_point":"STINGY, DISCIPLINED CORNERBACK with rare length, good ball skills, and a competitive nature.","description":"STINGY, DISCIPLINED CORNERBACK with rare length, good ball skills, and a competitive nature., Smooth Footwork, Coverage Chops, Refined Technique","scouting_report":"Surtain has a sinewy, slender build with very long arms. The son of former 11-year NFL veteran and three-time Pro Bowl corner Patrick Surtain Sr., the Crimson Tide star earned unanimous All American honors in 2020 and was named the SEC Defensive Player of the Year after notching nine passes defensed, 3.5 tackles for a loss, and a pick in 13 games. Rarely targeted and even less frequently beaten, Surtain allowed 25 yards receiving or fewer in nine games last year. In his career, Surtain tallied four picks, 27 passes defensed, and four forced fumbles in 41 appearances.  Surtain lines up both in press and off-coverage looks and has experience on both the defensive right and left sides (and while it’s not his forte, he got some reps over the slot too, and held his own). He is patient at the snap, avoids committing to opening his hips too early, and is balanced in his backpedal. He’s explosive in his click-and-close, changing direction in the blink of an eye to break on the ball or close on a receiver. Surtain shows awareness of assignments and is disciplined in passing off and picking up routes in and out his area. He knows how to use the sideline as leverage, and his combination of body control and length make it tough to drop passes in behind him on sideline throws. He looks for the ball in trail position. He uses his long arms to get his hands into passing lanes, and shows timing and body control to leap up and bat away passes. Surtain is a wrap-up tackler, and for a tall player, he knows how to get low at contact.  Surtain’s height could make him vulnerable against some of the NFL’s shifty, speedier receivers. He struggled to keep up at times against whip routes."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jeremiah Owusu-koramoah","year":2021,"rank":9,"height":74,"weight":215,"position":"Linebacker Notre","college":"Dame","pros":"Owusu-Koramoah is an explosive, versatile, and tone-setting playmaker who plays full throttle at all times.","cons":"He may be viewed as a tweener without a real NFL position.","similar_player":"JAMAL ADAMS","grade":"Senior","age":21,"main_selling_point":"EXTRAORDINARILY EXPLOSIVE HYBRID DEFENDER with a versatile skill set; can cover, blitz, and tackle from wherever he lines up on the field.","description":"EXTRAORDINARILY EXPLOSIVE HYBRID DEFENDER with a versatile skill set; can cover, blitz, and tackle from wherever he lines up on the field., Field-Tilting Speed, Elite Athleticism, Relentless Motor, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Owusu-Koramoah has a lean, muscular frame with pythons for arms. The playmaking defender, who manned the “rover” position for the Fighting Irish (a hybrid linebacker-safety), plays with twitchy athleticism, rare suddenness, and a ferocious demeanor; he’s easy to find on tape because he’s clearly the most electric player on the field. Playing over the slot, in the box, or even sometimes off the edge, he ranges from sideline to sideline and flies around like a bat out of Hades, showing no regard for his own safety or for the laws of physics. He looks like he was shot out of a cannon when he comes in as a blitzer, and he screams through gaps to make tackles in the backfield. Owusu-Koramoah is instinctive in coverage—he keeps his head on a swivel to identify receivers coming into his area, and can change direction easily to keep pace with pass catchers. He strikes hard at the catch point, and looks to bat down or rake the ball away when it arrives. He can deliver licks to receivers or tight ends running crossing routes. Owusu-Koramoah is a ball of energy on the field; he’s not just a high-motor player, but is constantly hyping up his teammates after every play. He should also contribute on special teams from Day 1. The winner of the 2020 Butkus Award (awarded to the nation’s top linebacker) and unanimous first-team All American racked up 62 tackles, 11.0 tackles for a loss, 1.5 sacks, three pass breakups, three forced fumbles, and an interception in 12 games. He started 13 games in 2019, notching 13.5 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, four passes defensed, and two forced fumbles.  Owusu-Koramoah is undersized for the linebacker spot and some teams may see him as a player without a defined position. His lack of mass means he can get run over or washed out by big offensive linemen. He slips off tackles at times."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Zach Wilson","year":2021,"rank":10,"height":75,"weight":209,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Byu","pros":"Wilson’s combination of deep-ball accuracy, playmaking moxie, and athleticism as a runner fits the mold of a modern NFL quarterback; his ability to play out of structure and throw off-platform is a nice bonus.","cons":"Wilson has produced just one season of elite production, and that came against subpar competition.","similar_player":"BAKER MAYFIELD, HENRY ROWENGARTNER","grade":"Junior","age":21,"main_selling_point":"CONFIDENT, AGGRESSIVE PASSER who throws with touch, ball placement, and style. He toggles between over-the-shoulder and sidearm releases and thrives in out-of-structure sandlot situations.","description":"CONFIDENT, AGGRESSIVE PASSER who throws with touch, ball placement, and style. He toggles between over-the-shoulder and sidearm releases and thrives in out-of-structure sandlot situations., Pinpoint Accuracy, Instinctual Playmaking, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Wilson has an athletic, slender build, a baby face, and a live, elastic arm. Following an injury-marred, mostly nondescript 2019 campaign, the BYU star had a meteoric rise in 2020, posting an incredible 33-to-3 touchdown-to-interception ratio and averaging an impressive 11.0 yards per attempt. Wilson’s quick-snap release and ability to throw both off-platform and from multiple sidearm angles is what first jumps off the tape, as does his pinpoint accuracy on deep passes downfield. The Cougars quarterback loves to test defenses with well-placed rainbows up the seam or on “honey hole” shots between the corner and safety, and is a big proponent of the back-shoulder throw. He can hit targets while on the run, and while some coaches might discourage them, Wilson is adept at cross-body throws, when he leans on his natural arm talent and ability to twist and contort his torso to find open receivers on improvisational plays. He has a good feel in the pocket and is not afraid to rip a pass into tight coverage. Wilson’s not quite Kyler Murray as a scrambler but he has enough quickness to scoot past defenders and avoid would-be tacklers. He scored 10 rushing touchdowns in 2020.  Wilson will need to continue to develop his timing from the pocket. He’s late to deliver passes at times and trusts his arm a bit too much at others. He’s undersized by NFL standards. He didn’t face much top-tier competition in college."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jaylen Waddle","year":2021,"rank":11,"height":70,"weight":182,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Alabama","pros":"Waddle has the uncoachable explosive speed that every team covets; a dangerous field-stretching receiver who can also create after the catch.","cons":"He lacks size and logged just one-half season as a full time player for Alabama.","similar_player":"T.Y. HILTON","grade":"Junior","age":22,"main_selling_point":"BIG-PLAY PASS-CATCHER with drag racer acceleration and toughness at the catch point; dangerous as a return man.","description":"BIG-PLAY PASS-CATCHER with drag racer acceleration and toughness at the catch point; dangerous as a return man., Elite Athleticism, Field-Tilting Speed, Short-Area Quickness","scouting_report":"Waddle has a compact frame and twitched up athleticism. He’s a big play creator, both on vertical routes downfield and as a tackle-breaker after the catch. The former Crimson Tide playmaker averaged 19.1 yards per reception in his career (103 catches for 1,965 yards), including a 22.3-yard average in 2020, and has scored a touchdown on one of every six catches (17 total). He runs away from coverage on crossing routes, tracks the ball well, and is fearless over the middle, showing incredible ball skills to go up in traffic and come down with it. Waddle is shifty in space and has turbo-boosted acceleration to make people miss after the catch. In 2019, he was the only wide receiver in the country to average at least 12 yards after the catch per reception, according to Pro Football Focus, and has a natural, almost running back-like feel for letting blocks develop in front of him.  Waddle racked up 591 yards and four touchdowns in five games for Alabama this year (going over 100 yards in each of the first four) but his season was cut short by a broken ankle. He’s been one of the best punt returners in the nation over the past three years, and averaged 19.3-yards per return while taking a pair to the house. Drops were a slight concern in 2019, however, and Waddle lacks experience—he was a part-time player in 2019 and lost half of his 2020 season to an ankle fracture. He will have to refine his route-running at the next level."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Micah Parsons","year":2021,"rank":12,"height":75,"weight":245,"position":"Linebacker Penn","college":"State","pros":"Parsons has a hard-to-find combination of size, speed, and playmaking instincts.","cons":"He’s a bit raw at the position and needs to learn to play a little more disciplined at the next level.","similar_player":"JAYLON SMITH","grade":"Junior","age":21,"main_selling_point":"LONG, ATHLETIC, AND VERSATILE OFF-BALL LINEBACKER with pass-rushing chops; a three-down player who can fill multiple roles on a defense.","description":"LONG, ATHLETIC, AND VERSATILE OFF-BALL LINEBACKER with pass-rushing chops; a three-down player who can fill multiple roles on a defense., Elite Athleticism, Rare Versatility, Instinctual Playmaking, Infinite Upside","scouting_report":"Parsons is a well-built linebacker with good length, powerful legs, and a tapered, muscular upper half. A former five-star recruit who was a pass rusher in high school but switched to off-ball linebacker for the Nittany Lions, Parsons offers sideline to sideline speed with the size to take on multiple roles in a defense―from running in coverage, playing the run, blitzing, or rushing off the edge. He’s a rangy defender who keeps his head on a swivel in zone coverage and is hyperaware of crossing routes. He has a good sense for playing in space, and the length to get his hands into passing lanes and shrink target windows. Against the run, he sifts through the trash at the second level, avoiding blocks while keeping his eyes on the runner. He’s a strong, reliable wrap-up tackler, and plays an aggressive style, shooting gaps to try to make tackles in the backfield.  As a situational pass rusher, he’s a good blitzer with an explosive first step and top-end closing speed; he’s clearly got a natural feel for playing on the edge, capable of dipping and ripping past offensive linemen into the pocket. He could be a featured player in nickel looks. Parsons was a consensus All American as a sophomore in 2019, posting 109 tackles, 14.0 tackles for loss, 5.0 sacks, five pass breakups, and four forced fumbles. He opted out of the 2020 season. Parsons’s aggressive nature is a double-edged sword at times, as he’ll occasionally overrun gaps. He’s relatively raw at his position, and is still developing a feel for taking on blocks and locating the ball. He has the athleticism to play in man coverage but didn’t get many reps at it in 2019 (just 64 snaps, per PFF)."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Trey Lance","year":2021,"rank":13,"height":74,"weight":225,"position":"Quarterback","college":"State","pros":"Lance has all the traits to develop into a very good pro quarterback: Size, arm strength, accuracy, poise, and athleticism.","cons":"He lacks experience and played against sub-par competition at North Dakota State.","similar_player":"MINI JOSH ALLEN","grade":"Rs Sophomore","age":20,"main_selling_point":"BIG, DYNAMIC SIGNAL-CALLER who throws with accuracy and beats defenses with his legs―but has just one season of starting experience at the FCS level.","description":"BIG, DYNAMIC SIGNAL-CALLER who throws with accuracy and beats defenses with his legs―but has just one season of starting experience at the FCS level., Elite Athleticism, Arm Strength, Infinite Upside","scouting_report":"Lance is an athletic, well-built quarterback who combines good size, top-tier arm-strength, and speed as a runner. With just 17 starts at the FCS level under his belt, the North Dakota State star lacks experience against top tier competition―but he passes eye test when it comes to both his feel for the pocket and his touch as a passer. The numbers back that up, too: Lance led the Bison to a perfect 16-0 record and an FCS national title as a redshirt freshman in 2019, a season in which he passed for 2,786 yards and 28 touchdowns against zero (!!) picks while running for another 1,100 yards and 14 scores on the ground. But he got just one chance to play in front of scouts in 2020, a showcase game against Central Arkansas in which he struggled as a passer, completing 15-of-30 passes for 149 yards, 2 touchdowns and a pick, while gaining 143 yards and 2 touchdowns on the ground. While Lance’s overall body of work at the college level is lacking, his talent is apparent.  Lance plays with a spring in his step; he’s always balanced in the pocket and throws the ball in rhythm. He is accurate deep and has great touch, regularly dropping the ball softly into his receivers hands. He’s experienced playing from under center, where he’s asked to drop back and turn his back to the defense on play-action fakes. He jukes and strafes well to avoid pass rushers in the pocket, and he’s comfortable throwing on the move. He’s efficient distributing the ball and his decision making is strong—evidenced by just one career interception at NDSU. He’s always poised and calm: He does a good job of hanging tough in the pocket to go through his reads, and typically only scrambles as a last resort. He reminds me of Josh Allen primarily because of his combination of size and arm strength, but also in how he can frustrate a defense with his legs, picking up chunk yards even when his opponent has done almost everything else right. Lance is physical, tough, and fast as a runner, and he can break away from the defense when given the window. He’s well-versed in the read-option game and makes good reads on when to pull the ball and run.  Lance’s lack of experience, particularly against top-level competition, remains the big question mark as he transitions to the NFL. He may need some time to adapt to the speed, complexity, and physicality of the pro game. He played in a run-heavy offense for North Dakota State, attempting more than 23 passes just twice."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jaycee Horn","year":2021,"rank":14,"height":73,"weight":200,"position":"Defensive","college":"Carolina","pros":"Horn has speed, length, and ball skills; he plays a supremely confident, aggressive brand of coverage.","cons":"He’s a bit too grabby at times and could attract flags early in his career.","similar_player":"WILLIAM JACKSON III","grade":"Sophomore","age":21,"main_selling_point":"AGGRESSIVE AND PHYSICAL COVER CORNER with fluidity in coverage and excellent ball skills.","description":"AGGRESSIVE AND PHYSICAL COVER CORNER with fluidity in coverage and excellent ball skills., Short-Area Quickness, Coverage Chops, Pro-Ready Frame","scouting_report":"Horn sports a tall, tapered build with long arms. The son of former NFL receiver Joe Horn, Jaycee has quick feet and the fluid athleticism to turn and stay in phase with receivers, transitioning quickly from backpedal trail position. He plays a physical style of ball, never backing down from bigger or stronger opponents. He is deft at anticipating a receiver’s route and running it with them. Horn knows how to look for the ball when it’s in the air, regularly getting his hands into passing lanes or raking receivers’ arms at the catch point. Horn tallied 23 passes defensed in three seasons at South Carolina, and he picked off two passes in 2020. Opposing quarterbacks avoided the junior corner for the most part last year―he averaged a national-best 27.4 converge snaps per catch allowed, surrendering just eight catches for 116 yards from 24 targets in seven games, per PFF.  Horn is tough to shake in man coverage, showing twitchy agility and the ability to change direction with little wasted movement. He has no trouble “plastering” to his opponent when quarterbacks break the pocket. He played both on the outside and in the slot, and in off-coverage and press, and is not afraid to mix it up as a tackler.  Horn does have a habit of getting a bit grabby at opposing receivers’ route stems, tugging on an opponent’s jersey or wrapping his arms around their back a little too obviously. He’ll have to clean that up, or at least hide it better, in the pros."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jaelan Phillips","year":2021,"rank":15,"height":77,"weight":266,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Miami","pros":"Phillips has an ideal combination of athleticism, length, and power; he’s an ascending pass rusher with star potential in the NFL.","cons":"He has a long injury history and just one season of elite production.","similar_player":"CHANDLER JONES","grade":"Rs Junior","age":21,"main_selling_point":"BIG, ATHLETIC, AND VERSATILE PASS RUSHER with tantalizing traits and upside.","description":"BIG, ATHLETIC, AND VERSATILE PASS RUSHER with tantalizing traits and upside., Pro-Ready Frame, Pass-Rush Talent, Infinite Upside","scouting_report":"Phillips is a tall, well-built pass rusher with an athletic frame and very good length. His route to the NFL has been a circuitous one: The former no. 1-ranked defensive recruit in the country (per the ESPN 300 Class of 2017) started his college career at UCLA but appeared in just 11 games before medically retiring after two injury-plagued seasons (he was hit by a car while riding a scooter, suffering a severe wrist injury and a head injury, and then later dealt with concussions). After spending a few months away from football, Phillips unretired, transferred to Miami, and emerged in 2020 as a big-impact playmaker. Filling in for another top defensive end prospect in Gregory Rousseau (who opted out due to COVID concerns), Phillips earned second-team All-American honors for the ’Canes, racking up 8.0 sacks, 15.5 tackles for a loss, three pass deflections, and a pick in 10 games.  Lining up in both two- and three-point stances, Phillips uses his length to punch and shock offensive linemen, getting into opponents’ chests to put them on their heels and hold them at bay. He rushes the passer with excellent burst and bend, and can turn the corner exceptionally well for a guy his height. He also typically plays with good leverage. He converts speed to power on his bull rush, utilizes an effective swim move, and has a strong inside counter move. He throws his elbows around as a natural boost to his spin move, and looks to bat down passes in the quick game. He has the quickness to give interior linemen trouble when he rushes inside. Phillips plays with good hustle, frequently chasing plays down from the backside and sticking with a play downfield. Against the run, Phillips shows good vision, keeping his eyes in the backfield before slipping off blocks to move down the line to make the tackle. He creates penetration and re-sets the line of scrimmage on stretch runs to his way, forcing running backs to take the long way around or cut back into traffic.  Phillips can get off balance and lunge out over his skis at times. Offensive linemen can use his height against him, getting under his pads and lifting him onto his heels. He’s produced only one season of high-end production, and his injury history is concerning."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Azeez Ojulari","year":2021,"rank":16,"height":75,"weight":240,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Georgia","pros":"Ojulari brings bend and burst as a pass rusher, and is a three-down player who can also make an impact against the run.","cons":"He’s undersized and needs to expand his arsenal of pass-rush moves.","similar_player":"SHAQUIL BARRETT","grade":"Rs Sophomore","age":20,"main_selling_point":"EXPLOSIVE EDGE RUSHER with a quick first step and bendy agility; brings versatility to play in multiple schemes.","description":"EXPLOSIVE EDGE RUSHER with a quick first step and bendy agility; brings versatility to play in multiple schemes., Pass-Rush Talent, Short-Area Quickness, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Ojulari has a rugged, muscled-up frame with long arms. Playing out of both two- and three-point stances, he has a quick first step off the line, can turn the corner, dip his shoulder, and bend to the quarterback. He plays with excellent balance and agility and has a varied arsenal of pass-rush moves, including an effective pull-rip move and a bounding cross-chop/club move, like he used on his game-winning sack-safety in the Peach Bowl against Cincinnati (a game in which he had three sacks and was named the defensive MVP). He has a strong motor and always plays to the whistle. Ojulari is experienced dropping back and playing in space in zone coverage, and even runs with pass catchers in man at times. He’s alert to get his hands up into passing lanes (two pass deflections in 2020), and has a knack for dislodging the ball from offensive players (four forced fumbles last season). He finished with an SEC-best 8.5 sacks and 12.5 tackles for a loss in 2020, leading his team with 35 QB pressures. He grabbed 5.5 sacks and a forced fumble in 2019.  Ojulari is a disciplined run defender. He stacks offensive linemen and keeps his eyes in the backfield to maintain his leverage and stay in position. He strings runs out and holds the edge, pushing the runner back inside and to his help. He’s smart and shows awareness of screens. The Bulldogs standout is versatile, and capable of rushing with his hand in the dirt or standing up. He always plays with great effort and to the whistle. Ojulari is a bit undersized and needs to develop a few more counters to his outside rush. He’s such a good threat to the outside that he could really make some hay with a few more inside moves."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Alijah Vera-tucker","year":2021,"rank":17,"height":76,"weight":315,"position":"Tackle","college":"Usc","pros":"Vera-Tucker is a reliable and athletic offensive lineman with a rugged frame, quick feet, and the versatility to play multiple spots on the line.","cons":"He may lack the length to play at left tackle in the pros and some teams may view him as a guard.","similar_player":"ISAIAH WYNN","grade":"Rs Junior","age":21,"main_selling_point":"SMOOTH, VERSATILE OFFENSIVE LINEMAN with nimble feet, excellent balance, and strong hands; could play on the blind side or at guard.","description":"SMOOTH, VERSATILE OFFENSIVE LINEMAN with nimble feet, excellent balance, and strong hands; could play on the blind side or at guard., Smooth Footwork, Refined Technique, Rare Versatility","scouting_report":"Vera-Tucker has a low-cut, sturdy frame with tree-trunk legs and a power-generating base. He’s athletic and versatile, a 13-game starter at left guard in 2019 (a season in which he allowed just seven pressures on 590 pass-blocking snaps, according to PFF) who moved out to the left tackle spot for the Trojans in 2020. The USC standout moves easily and mirrors well; he loses his anchor at times and gets driven backward, but he’s athletic enough to chop his feet and salvage the block. He looks for and finds stunts and line games, and effortlessly switches to pass rushers coming into his area.  Vera-Tucker is a natural fit for zone- or movement-based schemes, a smooth operator who can move his feet and get to the second level with ease. He brings incredible awareness and vision as a blocker, plays with good leverage, and is capable of getting under defensive tackles’ pads and putting them on their heels. He has an innate feel for moving from one block to the next. He’s graceful and quick when pulling, and he’s got a little nasty to him; he looks to finish plays and pancake defenders.  Versatility could be Vera-Tucker’s calling card in the pros, but there may be some teams who downgrade him a bit because of his lack of elite length. Some teams may prefer that he plays on the interior only. He gets pushed back on the edge at times, and he shoots his hands to the outside of pass rushers’ pads; he’ll need to continue to improve his hand placement and technique."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Christian Darrisaw","year":2021,"rank":18,"height":77,"weight":314,"position":"Tackle Virginia","college":"Tech","pros":"Darrisaw brings the ideal combination of size, athleticism, and physicality; he should be a Day 1 starter.","cons":"He needs to refine his hand use and continue to get stronger.","similar_player":"DUANE BROWN","grade":"Junior","age":21,"main_selling_point":"BURLY, ATHLETIC LEFT TACKLE with nimble feet, good length, and consistent technique.","description":"BURLY, ATHLETIC LEFT TACKLE with nimble feet, good length, and consistent technique., Pro-Ready Frame, Smooth Footwork, Short-Area Quickness","scouting_report":"Darrisaw is a big, well-built left tackle with light feet and long arms. The Hokies star is a powerful technician who understands positioning and angles as a blocker. A knee-bender who plays out of a low, compact stance, Darrisaw is always balanced and ready to strike. He mirrors well, is a skilled hand-fighter, and begins or ends as many reps as he can with a forceful punch to his opponent. He uses his long arms to keep pass rushers off his body and can use both his inside and outside arm to control reps. Darrisaw gave up zero hits or sacks on 293 pass-block snaps in 2020, per Pro Football Focus, and he’s no slouch in the run game, as evidenced by his elite 94.5 run-blocking grade last year. With the big left tackle anchoring the line, Virginia Tech averaged 240 rushing yards per game.   Darrisaw can really get rolling in space; he has the speed and reactive athleticism to lead block downfield, target defenders, and make key blocks. He locks horns with defenders and keeps his feet moving to either create movement or seal them off from the play. His ability to block on the move would make him an ideal fit for a zone blocking scheme. Darrisaw became a starter as a true freshman and started all three seasons for the Hokies, finishing his college career with 34 starts on his résumé. The big left tackle does shoot his hands wide at times, so he’ll need to tighten up his strike zone and get his hands inside opponents pads."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Caleb Farley","year":2021,"rank":19,"height":74,"weight":207,"position":"Defensive","college":"Tech","pros":"Farley has the skill set to start from Day 1, combining length, ball skills, agility, and speed.","cons":"He’s still relatively raw at the position and could be vulnerable against smaller speed guys at the next level.","similar_player":"C.J. HENDERSON","grade":"Rs Junior","age":22,"main_selling_point":"LONG, PLAYMAKING CORNERBACK with quick feet, fluid athleticism, and excellent ball skills.","description":"LONG, PLAYMAKING CORNERBACK with quick feet, fluid athleticism, and excellent ball skills., Pro-Ready Frame, Coverage Chops, Elite Athleticism","scouting_report":"Farley is a tall, long-limbed cornerback with good balance and quick-twitch acceleration. A dual-threat quarterback in high school (who scored 124 touchdowns in his career), Farley started out as a receiver at Virginia Tech before converting to cornerback after a redshirt season. The Hokies star has nimble feet and lightning-fast closing speed, is smooth in his transition from backpedal to trail position, and is fluid and effortless in his movement. He’s strong in press, and has no problem turning his hips and carrying receivers downfield. He’s also comfortable in half-turn technique, where he can keep his eyes on both the receiver and the quarterback. He shows good awareness of routes in zone coverages, with a knack for spacing. And he has excellent ball skills: He tracks the ball downfield and does a good job of swiping or raking the ball out of the receiver’s hands when the pass arrives. Farley opted out of the 2020 season but racked up 12 pass breakups and four picks in 11 games in 2019, earning first-team All ACC honors.  There were a few times on tape when Farley failed to look back for the ball and resorted to grabbing the receiver and drawing a flag. Like many taller, bigger corners, he may struggle to match up with smaller, more explosive receivers (Miami’s Jeff Thomas got behind him on a corner route in 2019). He suffered a torn ACL in 2017 and missed two games in 2019 with back spasms."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Mac Jones","year":2021,"rank":20,"height":75,"weight":214,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Alabama","pros":"Jones has size, throws with accuracy, and has shown he can be highly efficient in structure, capable of distributing the ball from the pocket.","cons":"He lacks top-tier arm strength and was buoyed by an elite offensive line, run game, and receiver corps.","similar_player":"MATT RYAN","grade":"Rs Junior","age":22,"main_selling_point":"EFFICIENT, QUICK-PROCESSING POCKET PASSER who throws with accuracy and touch but lacks top-tier physical traits.","description":"EFFICIENT, QUICK-PROCESSING POCKET PASSER who throws with accuracy and touch but lacks top-tier physical traits., Pinpoint Accuracy, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Jones is a tall, long-levered signal-caller with a sturdy frame. The Heisman Trophy finalist and consensus first-team All-American emerged as one of the most prolific and efficient passers in college football in 2020, leading Alabama to a national championship on the back of 41 touchdowns and four interceptions. He led the nation in passer efficiency rating (203.1), completion percentage (77.4), and yards per attempt (11.2). The Crimson Tide star, who started four games in place of an injured Tua Tagovailoa in 2019 (throwing 13 touchdowns to two interceptions in those games), fits the mold as a traditional pocket passer, standing tall in the pocket and throwing from a balanced base. He isn’t especially fleet of foot but is an effective mover in the pocket, deftly sliding away from pressure to avoid contact. Jones has an over-the-top throwing motion and feathery touch, and he consistently puts the ball where it needs to be. He shows good timing on crossing routes and leads his receivers so they have a better chance of catching the ball in stride and picking up yards after the catch. He’s a quick processor who is―and I mean this in a good way―good at checking the ball down, showing that Philip Rivers–esque ability to quickly go through his reads and get the ball out rather than try to force a pass that isn’t there or hang on to it too long. He’s typically calm and collected.   While Jones passes with accuracy and touch, he’s not a drive thrower and lacks top-tier velocity on deep shots and passes from off-platform angles. He has a concerning tendency to fall away from throws in the face of pressure. He does not offer much as a runner. And he benefited from playing in a smartly schemed system that featured a dominant run game and multiple high-end receivers."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Kwity Paye","year":2021,"rank":21,"height":76,"weight":272,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Michigan","pros":"Paye boasts a rare combination of size and quickness; he’s a three-down defender who is just scratching the surface of his potential.","cons":"His sack totals don’t stand out and he still must develop his repertoire of pass-rush moves.","similar_player":"EVERSON GRIFFEN","grade":"Senior","age":22,"main_selling_point":"BIG, POWERFUL EDGE RUSHER with a twitchy get-off, strong hands, and a nonstop motor; a strong run defender with scintillating pass-rush tools.","description":"BIG, POWERFUL EDGE RUSHER with a twitchy get-off, strong hands, and a nonstop motor; a strong run defender with scintillating pass-rush tools., Elite Athleticism, Short-Area Quickness, Pass-Rush Talent, Infinite Upside","scouting_report":"Paye has a thick, muscular build with good length and flexibility. The Wolverines star lines up in a low stance and uncoils at the snap to fly upfield. His first-step burst immediately jumps off the tape and is the foundation for his pass-rush repertoire; he’s got pistons for feet, giving him a powerful bull rush, and he utilizes a good cross-chop move and an effective inside counter, which frequently catches tackles off balance and too wide in their pass set. Paye, who showed up at the top spot on Bruce Feldman’s iconic Freaks List column for 2020, boasts rare short-area quickness, and that’s most apparent in his incredible closing speed. He does a good job of keeping his eyes on and mirroring the movement of the quarterback, and he regularly chases down scramblers, often from the backside of the play.  Paye, who was born in a refugee camp in Guinea during the first Liberian Civil War before immigrating to the United States with his mother and older brother when he was 6 months old, is a former three-star recruit out of Warwick, Rhode Island. In 2020, the senior pass rusher notched 2.0 sacks and four tackles for a loss in four games, and in his career he totaled 11.5 sacks and 23.5 TFL in 28 games for Michigan. He’s a strong run defender, too, and isn’t easy to move off his spot. He sets a mean edge and forces ballcarriers back inside on plays to his side.  Paye is a bit unrefined in his techniques, relying more on burst and power than pass rush moves, and his production hasn’t fully matched his athleticism. But he’s brimming with potential, and could expand his game with more opportunities to play inside in nickel situations in the pros."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Najee Harris","year":2021,"rank":22,"height":74,"weight":230,"position":"Running Back","college":"Alabama","pros":"Harris is a physical grinder who can shoulder a heavy workload but also factor in the passing game.","cons":"He lacks high-end speed and his numbers have been boosted running behind a bunch of future NFL linemen at Alabama.","similar_player":"STEVEN JACKSON","grade":"Senior","age":22,"main_selling_point":"POWERFUL, OLD-SCHOOL RUNNER with quick feet, sudden jukes, and a talent for making defenders miss; a natural playmaker in the passing game.","description":"POWERFUL, OLD-SCHOOL RUNNER with quick feet, sudden jukes, and a talent for making defenders miss; a natural playmaker in the passing game., Bulldozer Power, Sure Hands, Short-Area Quickness","scouting_report":"Harris has a huge frame with tree-trunk legs and a muscular upper half. He runs like a freight train, sending would-be tacklers flying off the track, but has surprisingly nimble feet. He uses a stutter-step juke to freeze defenders like deer in headlights, and he leans on an effective spin move to slide off tacklers. The Crimson Tide standout is taller than most NFL backs but runs with excellent balance and good lean to rip through arm tackles and push the pile. He can get skinny through the hole and slalom through the defense at the second level. He’s not a home-run hitter but he’s an impressive accelerator who picks up chunks of yards when he cuts upfield or gets to the edge. The former five-star recruit racked up 1,224 yards and 13 scores in 2019, adding 27 catches for 304 yards and seven touchdowns through the air, and rushed for 1,466 yards and 26 touchdowns last season with 43 catches for 425 yards and four scores. He led the country with 30 total touchdowns in 2020 and his 57 career touchdowns is the most for a non-quarterback in Crimson Tide history. Harris is a natural pass catcher: He understands spacing and how to uncover for his quarterback, and has a good feel for letting blocks set up on screens. He has incredible balance and body control to go up high and attack the ball in the air. He caught a leaping, twisting back-shoulder touchdown vs. LSU in 2019 and caught three touchdowns in the SEC championship game against Florida this season. His ability to create mismatches in the passing game should make him a dynamic backfield weapon for the team that drafts him."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Christian Barmore","year":2021,"rank":23,"height":77,"weight":310,"position":"Interior","college":"Alabama","pros":"Barmore is big, long, and strong, bringing a quick first step and heavy hands from the interior.","cons":"He lacks experience and needs to be more consistent and disciplined against the run.","similar_player":"QUINNEN WILLIAMS","grade":"Rs Sophomore","age":21,"main_selling_point":"MASSIVE, DYNAMIC DEFENSIVE LINEMAN with strong hands and quick feet; he’s slippery and disruptive as a pass rusher but has just one season of starting experience.","description":"MASSIVE, DYNAMIC DEFENSIVE LINEMAN with strong hands and quick feet; he’s slippery and disruptive as a pass rusher but has just one season of starting experience., Pro-Ready Frame, Bulldozer Power, Short-Area Quickness, Pass-Rush Talent","scouting_report":"Barmore is tall with a burly frame, long arms, and plenty of people-moving mass. Lining up from multiple spots on the line, he boasts incredible upper-body power, swinging haymakers into opponents’ shoulders and arms to clear space and shoot into the pocket. He brings a strong, effective punch and is incredibly slippery as a rusher, using Mr. Miyagi–style clubs and swipes to keep offensive linemen off his body; would-be blockers are constantly lunging and falling off of Barmore. The Crimson Tide star has an explosive first step and throws his weight around while bull rushing. He has a devastating long-arm stab move. And he’s quick in the short area with the ability to bend and flatten to the quarterback. Barmore gets his hands up into passing lanes, and notched five career pass knockdowns. He also registered 8.0 sacks, 9.5 tackles for a loss, and three forced fumbles in 10 starts in 2020.  Against the run, Barmore looks for contact and strings runs out, showing good hustle to stay with the play. He stays active trying to keep fighting through double-teams. But he’s a little too aggressive at times and runs himself out of or past plays. There are snaps when he lacks leverage and gets pushed off the line. He ran a little hot and cold at times in 2020, notching just 2.0 sacks in the team’s first five games before racking up 6.0 sacks in the final six. While he was highly productive in a limited role in 2019, he’s notched just one season as a full-time starter. He’s still developing his pass-rush arsenal."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Rashod Bateman","year":2021,"rank":24,"height":74,"weight":210,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Minnesota","pros":"Bateman’s got no. 1 receiver traits with prototype size, quickness, and body control; he’s a wily route-runner who can win at the catch point.","cons":"Has build-up speed to make plays downfield but isn’t explosive. He has some drops on tape that he’ll need to clean up at the pro level.","similar_player":"MICHAEL THOMAS","grade":"Junior","age":21,"main_selling_point":"BIG, CRAFTY PASS-CATCHER with quick feet and top-tier body control; a technician off the line who’s both fearless over the middle and dangerous down the sideline.","description":"BIG, CRAFTY PASS-CATCHER with quick feet and top-tier body control; a technician off the line who’s both fearless over the middle and dangerous down the sideline. , Pro-Ready Frame, Sure Hands, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Bateman is a tall, long-levered playmaker with burst, big mitts, and a wide catch radius. The Gophers star is quick and decisive off the line, varying his tempo and chopping his feet to beat defenders and get them moving in the wrong direction. He’s sudden in the short area, is fearless catching the ball in traffic, and makes hay on slants and crossing routes. He strides it out after the catch, breaks arm tackles, and can pick up chunks of yards in the open field. Bateman is strong on outside routes as well, showing an innate awareness of the sideline and incredible ball-tracking skills; against Purdue, he ran a slot fade and basically did a limbo-type back-bend at a full-sprint to reel in a slightly under thrown pass. He knows how to use his length to gain leverage and catch the ball away from his frame.  Bateman averaged 20.3 yards per reception in 2019 playing mostly on the outside, catching 60 passes for 1,219 yards and 11 touchdowns in 13 games. He notched another 36 receptions for 472 yards and 2 touchdowns in five games in 2020, operating both both outside and in the slot. And while he isn’t quite as explosive as a receiver like DK Metcalf, he’s polished and looks ready to contribute early in his career."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Travis Etienne","year":2021,"rank":25,"height":70,"weight":205,"position":"Running Back","college":"Clemson","pros":"Etienne has what every team is looking for: hot, nasty, badass speed.","cons":"He lacks bulk and has never handled a three-down workload.","similar_player":"DARREN MCFADDEN","grade":"Senior","age":22,"main_selling_point":"BIG-PLAY TOUCHDOWN-MAKER with rare burst and elusiveness in the open field; brings utility in the passing game.","description":"BIG-PLAY TOUCHDOWN-MAKER with rare burst and elusiveness in the open field; brings utility in the passing game., Elite Athleticism, Field-Tilting Speed, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Etienne is an explosive playmaker with extraordinary juice. He runs with sensational balance, deflecting contact and spinning away from would-be tacklers, and has nitrous oxide boosters in his feet―when he hits the gas, he gets to top speed almost instantly. The Clemson star is not a battering ram, but he can run inside when asked to. When he sees a sliver of green, he exploits it, sticking his foot in the ground to fly through the gap. Etienne destroys pursuit angles with pure speed and uses an effective hesitation move to lull defenders to sleep before blowing right past them. He’s dangerous in the screen game, showing the patience to let his blocks set up in front of him before accelerating into space. Whether he’s taking a handoff or catching a pass, he has breakaway, home run potential every time he touches the ball. Etienne scored a ridiculous 78 touchdowns (70 on the ground, eight through the air) in four seasons for the Tigers. Etienne may lack the bulk to handle a heavy workload in the pros and logged more than 20 carries in a game just two times in his career. He’s struggled at times with drops in the passing game."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Landon Dickerson","year":2021,"rank":26,"height":77,"weight":344,"position":"Center","college":"Alabama","pros":"Dickerson is a brawler on the interior, boasting the ideal combination of size, strength, and football I.Q. to man either guard spot or center.","cons":"His lengthy injury history could cause some teams to pass.","similar_player":"DALTON RISNER","grade":"Rs Senior","age":22,"main_selling_point":"BIG, BARREL-CHESTED INTERIOR LINEMAN who plays with ballast and power―but has struggled to stay healthy.","description":"BIG, BARREL-CHESTED INTERIOR LINEMAN who plays with ballast and power―but has struggled to stay healthy., Bulldozer Power, Rare Versatility, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Dickerson is an absolute unit, sporting massive legs, long arms, and a rotund, wide upper half. A former 5-star recruit who started his career at Florida State before transferring to Alabama, Dickerson is as versatile as they come, with starting experience at every spot on the offensive line. He played the majority of his snaps at center in 2020, though, winning First-Team All American honors and the Rimington Trophy (awarded to the nation’s top center), and projects as an interior lineman only in the NFL.    Dickerson manned the middle of the line for an absolutely dominant Alabama offense in 2020, earning a reputation as a highly-respected leader. He plays with a sumo wrestler’s leverage and is a brick wall at the point of attack. He plays with a nasty temperament on the field, looking to dole out punishment to opponents who cross his path. And while he’s not exactly fleet of foot, he’s surprisingly smooth sliding out into the second level to wall off backside defenders.  The big worry for Dickerson, though, is his injury history. He’s suffered four season-ending injuries in five college seasons, the most recent injury (knee ligament damage) coming in the team’s SEC Championship win over Florida. Dickerson also tore his ACL in 2016, missed nine games to an ankle injury in 2017, and redshirted in 2018 because of another ankle injury."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Zaven Collins","year":2021,"rank":27,"height":76,"weight":260,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Tulsa","pros":"Collins is a big, athletic, and hyper-versatile playmaker who can cover, play the run, and get after the passer.","cons":"It’s not clear what his best fit in the NFL will be.","similar_player":"TREMAINE EDMUNDS","grade":"Rs Junior","age":21,"main_selling_point":"ATHLETIC LINEBACKER with old-school size and a new-school skill set; a dynamic run defender, coverage man, and pass rusher who can wear several different hats for a defense.","description":"ATHLETIC LINEBACKER with old-school size and a new-school skill set; a dynamic run defender, coverage man, and pass rusher who can wear several different hats for a defense., Short-Area Quickness, Rare Versatility, Coverage Chops","scouting_report":"Collins has a well-built, burly frame with long arms. The first-team All-American linebacker and winner of the Bronko Nagurski Trophy (awarded to the nation's best defensive player) plays all over the defensive formation for the Golden Hurricane, lining up at strong-side linebacker, on the weak side, in the middle, and pretty much everywhere in between. A high school linebacker, safety, and quarterback (who led his team to the Oklahoma Class A state title his senior year while racking up 1,600 passing yards and 23 touchdowns and another 1,520 yards and 27 scores on the ground), Collins is a smooth, athletic mover who plays with good instincts and anticipation. He’s often moving in the direction of the play even before the snap, showing an awareness of tendencies and schematic tells. He’s fluid and natural dropping back into zone coverages, and has a good feel for spacing and how to position himself in passing lanes. He even rushes off the edge at times. Collins grabbed four picks in 2020, two of which were game-sealing plays―a late one against SMU and a 96-yard return for a touchdown against Tulane in overtime. The three-year starter racked up 235 tackles, 29.0 TFL, 7.5 sacks, five picks, eight pass deflections, and three forced fumbles in his career at Tulsa.  Collins brings old-school size and stopping power to the position, and can square up and stonewall running backs in their tracks. He shoots through gaps and into the backfield with lightning speed. He’s tough to beat to the outside when he’s the contain man, and has incredible closing speed on ballcarriers. He stacks defenders and holds his ground, and works his way through traffic to avoid getting sealed out of the play.  Collins covers a lot of ground but may lack the elite speed to range sideline to sideline in the pros. Teams could have some questions about his best fit in the pros, either as an off-ball linebacker, strong-side linebacker, or possibly nickel pass rusher. His pass-rush plan is underdeveloped, and he relies mostly on speed and burst in that area."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Teven Jenkins","year":2021,"rank":28,"height":78,"weight":310,"position":"Tackle Oklahoma","college":"State","pros":"Jenkins is big, tough, and physical; he plays with an ass-kicking mentality that every offensive line coach covets.","cons":"He’s prone to lunging at times, and is not an elite athlete.","similar_player":"ROB HAVENSTEIN","grade":"Rs Senior","age":22,"main_selling_point":"BIG, POWERFUL RIGHT TACKLE who plays with a finisher’s mentality and offers versatility to play multiple spots on the line.","description":"BIG, POWERFUL RIGHT TACKLE who plays with a finisher’s mentality and offers versatility to play multiple spots on the line., Bulldozer Power, Relentless Motor, Rare Versatility","scouting_report":"Jenkins is a tall, burly offensive lineman with a low-cut frame and powerful legs. The Cowboys standout is a glass-eater at right tackle who looks to bury opponents on every play, playing to and through the whistle to finish blocks with a flourish. Jenkins always plays with a wide-set, firm base. He works his hands and feet in concert, using a strong punch and inside arm to control the rep while effectively mirroring opponents. He shows good awareness to pick up stunts and players coming into his area. He drops a heavy anchor against bull rushes. Jenkins started primarily at right tackle for the Cowboys but also got reps at left tackle and guard.  In the ground game, Jenkins has the strength to create movement up front. He plays low, unlocks his hips to uproot defenders, and looks to punish the guy in front of him. He has tremendous upper body strength and regularly tosses defenders to the ground. Jenkins is a good grappler who locks on and doesn’t let go. He moves his feet to reach and seal defenders on the move, and has a good feel for timing and angles on combo blocks, where he helps the guy next to him and then moves downfield to seal off another defender. He engulfs second-level defenders and seals them out of the play. Jenkins relies a little too much on his upper-body strength and his technique gets sloppy. He lunges occasionally, and can get caught too upright and driven back into the pocket at times."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Greg Newsome Ii","year":2021,"rank":29,"height":73,"weight":190,"position":"Defensive Back","college":"Northwestern","pros":"Newsome combines ideal length, quickness, and ball skills in coverage; he anticipates routes and stays over the top down the field.","cons":"Durability could be a concern for some teams; Newsome missed eightgames as a freshman, three more as a sophomore, then left Northwestern’s game against Ohio State with a groin injury.","similar_player":"MARCUS PETERS","grade":"Junior","age":20,"main_selling_point":"LONG, PLAYMAKING CORNERBACK with balance, ball skills, and instincts in coverage.","description":"LONG, PLAYMAKING CORNERBACK with balance, ball skills, and instincts in coverage., Instinctual Playmaking, Coverage Chops, Refined Technique","scouting_report":"Newsome has an angular, sinewy frame with go-go-gadget arms. A former three-star recruit, the Wildcats standout locked down opponents during the shortened 2020 season, posting nine pass breakups and a pick. Newsome showed off his ball-hawking skill in three seasons with the team, tallying a total of 24 passes defensed. Newsome got a handful of reps in the slot but primarily aligned on the outside. He plays in a low, balanced stance that helps him react quickly and change direction on a dime. He’s very reactive in coverage and regularly runs opposing receivers routes for them. He has a smooth backpedal and quick feet, and doesn’t lose any speed or balance when he flips his hips to run with opponents. He is a natural in half-turn technique, where he can keep his eyes in the backfield and get an early break on routes. And Newsome is very stingy deep; he gave up just one reception of 10-plus yards on 15 targets in 2020, per Pro Football Focus. He uses his length at the catch point and is adept positioning himself to get his hands on the ball to knock it down. He’s an aggressive, wrap-up tackler who’s not afraid to deliver a hit.  Newsome played in a zone-heavy defense at Northwestern. He’s physical at the catch point—at times, a little too physical."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Carlos Basham Jr.","year":2021,"rank":30,"height":77,"weight":285,"position":"Edge","college":"Forest","pros":"Basham brings a prototypical frame and high-end athleticism to the position; he plays with his hair on fire and is a factor against both the run and the pass.","cons":"He’s a bit stiff rushing off the edge.","similar_player":"ADRIAN CLAYBORN","grade":"Rs Senior","age":23,"main_selling_point":"BIG, BURLY EDGE DEFENDER who’s tenacious against the run and consistently creates disruption against the pass; could play multiple spots on the defensive line.","description":"BIG, BURLY EDGE DEFENDER who’s tenacious against the run and consistently creates disruption against the pass; could play multiple spots on the defensive line., Pass-Rush Talent, Pro-Ready Frame, Elite Athleticism, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Basham has a large frame, with a powerful lower half, a tapered torso, and long arms. He’s built for battling in the trenches and plays with a physical, tenacious style. “Boogie,” who landed at no. 2 on Bruce Feldman’s Freaks List―both for his rare explosiveness (he jumped 36 inches in the vertical) and power (he benches more than 400 pounds and squats more than 700)―has experience playing out of both two- and three-point stances and brings the versatility to be a factor in any scheme and from multiple spots on the line. Basham brings high-end first-step burst and very good closing speed; he’s not very bendy rushing from the edge, but he gets to the quarterback in the blink of an eye when he’s able to slice through the line on a spin or inside-counter move. He brings a powerful cross chop and an effective swim move. He’s all hustle, going full tilt from every snap, and has powerful hands, forcing four fumbles in the past two seasons. He shows awareness of screens and the quick-passing game, with eight pass deflections in his career.  Basham tallied 5.0 sacks in just seven games in 2020, adding 4.5 tackles for a loss. He notched 18 TFL and 11 sacks in 2019, with 11 TFL and 4.5 sacks in 2018. His sack numbers are strong, but his ability to apply consistent pressure is even more impressive. (PFF charted him with 112 quarterback pressures in 25 games in 2018 and 2019, for example.) In the pros, Basham’s lack of bend off the edge may limit his ability to rack up big numbers in the sacks department, but his combination of size, athleticism, and power makes him a good bet to be a productive pocket-disruptor. He also has experience lining up inside, showing the quickness to knife through gaps.  Basham loses track of the ballcarrier occasionally, and could improve his hand use against the run, too often defaulting to dropping his shoulder and trying to spin away from blocks. If he doesn’t get a good first step at the snap, his rush stalls out and he looks a bit stiff and sluggish going to his second move."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Elijah Moore","year":2021,"rank":31,"height":69,"weight":185,"position":"Wide","college":"Miss","pros":"Moore is a natural playmaking pass catcher with quickness, versatility, and reliable hands; his production speaks for itself.","cons":"He’s undersized and might be limited to running routes out of the slot at the next level.","similar_player":"MARK CLAYTON","grade":"Junior","age":20,"main_selling_point":"TWITCHY, VERSATILE PASS CATCHER who lacks size but plays big; he runs sharp routes, catches everything, and makes hay at all three levels.","description":"TWITCHY, VERSATILE PASS CATCHER who lacks size but plays big; he runs sharp routes, catches everything, and makes hay at all three levels., Sure Hands, Short-Area Quickness, Instinctual Playmaking, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Listed at 5-foot-9, Moore lacks height for the position, but has a sturdy frame with long arms and a muscular lower half. The Rebels star won first-team All-American honors in 2020 following a prolific pass-catching campaign, a season in which he averaged a national-best 10.8 catches and 149.1 yards per game (collecting 86 receptions for 1,193 yards and eight touchdowns in just eight games). Stepping up as the go-to guy in Ole Miss’s passing game, the former four-star recruit played primarily out of the slot but got some looks on the outside and occasionally as a de facto running back out of the backfield, where he showed vision and elusiveness with the ball. Moore plays a tough, physical brand of football; he’s fearless over the middle, showing no hesitation to go up to get the ball in traffic. He’s got sticky mitts, plucking off-target passes out of the air, at times with one hand. He notched just two drops in 2020, according to Pro Football Focus, with just 10 drops on 200 catchable targets in his three-year career.  Moore is sudden and twitchy with the ball in his hands, and was frequently deployed on end arounds, jet sweeps, and screens, shaking off tackles to pick up yards after the catch. But he’s effective deep, too, utilizing mean double moves, head fakes, and shoulder shakes to create separation and beat defenders downfield. Moore is dangerous on the slot fade, where he eats up a cushion before getting over the top of a defense, and he tracks the ball well downfield.  Moore was schemed up easy, automatic looks (like screens, swing passes, and quick slants, etc.) in Lane Kiffin’s offense, boosting his overall numbers, and must prove that he can line up all over the formation and beat press-man coverage at the next level. His lack of size may be a concern for some teams, and could pigeonhole him into a role as a slot receiver only."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Javonte Williams","year":2021,"rank":32,"height":70,"weight":220,"position":"Running","college":"Carolina","pros":"Williams is a creator on the ground, capable of breaking tackles or leaping over defenders to find yards that most backs would miss.","cons":"He’s posted just one season of high-end numbers and may lack the ability to take on a heavy workload in the NFL.","similar_player":"JOSH JACOBS MEETS BEAST MODE","grade":"Junior","age":20,"main_selling_point":"PHYSICAL, TACKLE-BREAKING RUNNING BACK with innate burst and balance; bring the whole team when you’re trying to take this guy down.","description":"PHYSICAL, TACKLE-BREAKING RUNNING BACK with innate burst and balance; bring the whole team when you’re trying to take this guy down., Short-Area Quickness, Instinctual Playmaking, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Williams has a thick, compact build and runs with physicality and burst. A former three-star recruit who got just one FBS offer, the Tar Heels star won second-team All-American honors in 2020 after rushing for 1,140 yards and 19 touchdowns, adding 305 yards and three scores through the air (his 22 total touchdowns ranked fourth in the country). Williams’s defining trait is his ability to break tackles―he averaged more broken tackles per rush attempt (0.48) last year than any other FBS running back since 2014, according to PFF―and he does so with a combination of foot quickness and off-the-charts contact balance. Rarely brought down by the first guy who tries to corral him, he’s a slippery runner who powers through arm tackles and knows how to use stiff-arms to keep defenders off him; even when would-be tacklers can get their hands on him, he locks horns with them, stays upright, and churns his feet to pick up valuable extra yards.  Williams shows an innate feel as an anticipatory runner, picking up his feet or chopping his steps to avoid ankle tackles. He has good patience to let blocks set up in front of him, and he has plenty of juice to bounce runs outside and get to the corner. He’s not a burner but can create big plays by cutting downhill and leaping over defenders. Williams was a playmaker for North Carolina in the passing game, where, you guessed it, he broke oodles of tackles, too.  Williams did have a few drops in the passing game, and while he runs with the ideal combination of physicality and effort, there could be questions about his ability to shoulder heavy workloads at the next level. He carried the ball 20-plus times just four times in his 35-game career."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jayson Oweh","year":2021,"rank":33,"height":77,"weight":255,"position":"Edge","college":"State","pros":"Oweh has the combination of size, explosiveness, and power that makes him worth betting on; he may offer the highest ceiling of any pass rusher in this class.","cons":"While generally disruptive as a defender, his zero sacks in 2020 could give teams pause.","similar_player":"DANIELLE HUNTER","grade":"Rs Sophomore","age":22,"main_selling_point":"EXPLOSIVE PASS RUSHER with elite physical traits and unrivaled upside, but uneven sack production.","description":"EXPLOSIVE PASS RUSHER with elite physical traits and unrivaled upside, but uneven sack production., Elite Athleticism, Pass-Rush Talent, Pro-Ready Frame, Infinite Upside","scouting_report":"Oweh has a low-cut, chiseled frame with a powerful base, tapered torso, and long arms. The Nittany Lions star boasts a springy first step and rare athletic talent; he’s reportedly been timed at 4.33 seconds in the 40-yard dash, per The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman, to go with a 36-inch vertical jump, a 380-pound bench press, and a 365-pound power clean. Those explosive traits show up on the field. Oweh uncoils out of his stance and flies off the edge. He has incredible quickness to knife inside on stunts, and knows how to use his speed advantage to create a powerful bull rush. He keeps his feet churning, and is strong with his hands, swatting at offensive linemen’s punch attempts to keep himself clean. He has an effective cross-chop move.  Against the run, he has more than enough speed to string runs out to the sideline, making it tough for runners to get to the edge. Oweh stacks offensive linemen to keep the ballcarrier in view, and is a strong tackler. He wraps up and brings some vinegar as a hitter.  Oweh is a relatively inexperienced player who didn’t take up football until his junior year of high school. He can be a bit too reliant on physical talent, and needs to develop a more complete pass-rush repertoire. And his production doesn’t yet match his athletic potential: Oweh tallied 5.0 sacks in 13 games in 2019 and zero sacks in seven games in 2020. He’s disruptive, but will need to improve his finishing skills at the next level."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Trevon Moehrig","year":2021,"rank":34,"height":73,"weight":209,"position":"Safety","college":"Tcu","pros":"Moehrig fits the modern NFL thanks to his versatile, athletic skill set; he boasts instincts and ball skills in coverage, is ferocious playing the run, and can line up and play multiple roles in the secondary.","cons":"He’s a bit slight for the position and may lack the speed to play single-high coverage in the NFL.","similar_player":"JEREMY CHINN","grade":"Rs Junior","age":21,"main_selling_point":"PHENOMENALLY VERSATILE DEFENSIVE BACK with a scintillating blend of length, instincts, and ball skills.","description":"PHENOMENALLY VERSATILE DEFENSIVE BACK with a scintillating blend of length, instincts, and ball skills., Instinctual Playmaking, Coverage Chops, Rare Versatility","scouting_report":"Moehrig has a long and lean, tapered frame and is a good athlete who flies around the secondary. The winner of the Jim Thorpe Award (given to the country’s best defensive back) and second-team All-American honors, the Horned Frogs star is a big-play machine: He notched nine passes defensed, two picks, and 47 tackles in 10 games for TCU in 2020, and his biggest play may have been his clutch interception in the end zone in the team’s 29-22 win over Oklahoma State. His performance last season capped a career in which he racked up a total of 21 pass deflections, seven picks, two forced fumbles, and 125 tackles in three seasons.  Moehrig lines up in two-high looks and over the slot for TCU. He shows instincts in coverage, anticipating routes and jumping passes. He’s fluid, capable of changing direction on a dime, keying routes and firing downhill, or flipping his hips to carry routes up the seam; he had an incredible play against Oklahoma State in 2019 when he lined up against a slot receiver and, after taking a false step against a sluggo route, flipped his hips, closed the gap in coverage, turned his head, and picked off the pass.  Moehrig is a solid tackler in space. He chops his feet to keep from overrunning plays, and wraps up and finishes tackles. He’s extremely physical and aggressive against downfield blockers, and looks to blow up screen plays with pure tenacity.  While he has a knack for positioning himself to make plays on the ball, he doesn’t always time his break or jump quite right―I saw him undercut a few routes and allow the quarterback to feather a pass over his outstretched hands. He’s slight for a box safety and may not have the speed to play single-high coverage at the next level."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Gregory Rousseau","year":2021,"rank":35,"height":79,"weight":265,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Miami","pros":"Rousseau has all the traits to develop into a dominant pass rusher at the next level, combining a long frame with athleticism and a motor that runs hot.","cons":"He’s a work in progress as a relative newcomer to the position, and may need time to develop in the pros.","similar_player":"MONTEZ SWEAT","grade":"Rs Sophomore","age":20,"main_selling_point":"TALL, ATHLETIC EDGE DEFENDER with rare length and tremendous closing speed; still raw in his techniques but boasts limitless upside.","description":"TALL, ATHLETIC EDGE DEFENDER with rare length and tremendous closing speed; still raw in his techniques but boasts limitless upside., Pro-Ready Frame, Pass-Rush Talent, Infinite Upside","scouting_report":"Rousseau has a long, athletic frame with vines for arms. A former wide receiver and safety who didn’t play the edge spot until his senior year of high school, the Hurricanes star is a bit unrefined and lacking in experience, but it’s tough to ignore his extraordinary size and movement skills. He uses his reach effectively, striking opposing linemen and holding on to control the rep, converting speed to power on bull rushes, or using pull-rip moves to shoot past opponents. Rousseau has excellent closing speed; he covers ground like a gazelle to make a sack or chase down the ballcarrier or quarterback.  Rousseau lines up all along the defensive line, though he primarily plays on the edge. He’s effective and disruptive as a nickel rusher both from the three-technique and nose-tackle spots, showing the quickness to bound from gap to gap on stunts and the ability to swim- or rip-move into the backfield. Interior offensive linemen struggle to match up with the Hurricanes star’s first step, and it’s tough to get into his chest and stalemate him because of his length. Rousseau is a pain in the ass at read-option mesh points―where the combination of his huge wingspan and cobra-strike short-area burst help him play both the give and the keep. He makes things difficult for teams who leave him as the unblocked option on the back side of run plays.  A second-team All American in 2019, Rousseau racked up 15.5 sacks (second nationally) and 19.5 tackles for a loss. He opted out of the 2020 season. The Miami playmaker plays with maximum hustle but needs to expand his repertoire of moves at the next level. There are times when he locks horns with opposing linemen but struggles to disengage or make a second move. He plays with good leverage, but he’s very tall and could struggle to anchor well against powerful interior linemen in the NFL."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Terrace Marshall Jr.","year":2021,"rank":36,"height":76,"weight":200,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Lsu","pros":"Marshall is a touchdown maker who combines size, speed, and catch-point prowess.","cons":"Drops and inexperience could be a concern. Teams who value blocking at the receiver position may look elsewhere.","similar_player":"DEVANTE PARKER","grade":"Junior","age":20,"main_selling_point":"LONG, SILKY-SMOOTH PASS CATCHER with both the speed to get behind a defense and the physicality and body control to dominate in the red zone.","description":"LONG, SILKY-SMOOTH PASS CATCHER with both the speed to get behind a defense and the physicality and body control to dominate in the red zone., Instinctual Playmaking, Smooth Footwork, Short-Area Quickness","scouting_report":"Marshall has a tall, athletic build and long arms. The LSU star glides off the line, using quick footwork to beat press and accelerate into his route. He has good balance and body control for a player his height―he stays low when cutting or running after the catch and he’s graceful when elevating at the catch point, twisting and turning to gain position over a defender. He has the speed to take the top off a defense on go routes and post routes, and he separates late, creating space at the catch point with subtle push-offs or last-second gearshifts. Marshall tracks the ball naturally downfield and presents a huge strike zone for his quarterback, regularly reaching out to pull in slightly overthrown passes or going low to scoop up throws that come right at the turf. He shows good concentration to reel in passes under duress, and isn’t afraid to play physical. The versatile pass catcher lines up all over the formation and is a dangerous red-zone weapon. He’s explosive after the catch.   A former five-star recruit, Marshall caught 46 passes for 671 yards and 13 touchdowns in 12 games for the national champion Tigers in 2019, solid numbers considering he was playing behind (current Vikings star) Justin Jefferson and Ja’Marr Chase (my top-ranked receiver in this class). When Chase opted out this season, Marshall took up the mantle as LSU’s top receiver and reeled in 48 catches for 731 yards and 10 scores in just seven games before opting out himself.  Marshall is too passive as a blocker and got rag-dolled by defenders on a few occasions this season. He did have a handful of drops in his career, and was guilty of failing to watch the ball into his hands."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Levi Onwuzurike","year":2021,"rank":37,"height":75,"weight":293,"position":"Interior","college":"Washington","pros":"Onwuzurike has a rare combination of first-step explosiveness, body control, and power. He’s a versatile defensive lineman who can play on three downs.","cons":"His production hasn’t yet matched his potential. He needs to continue to develop a stronger arsenal of moves as a pass rusher.","similar_player":"LEONARD WILLIAMS","grade":"Junior","age":22,"main_selling_point":"STOUT, VERSATILE DEFENSIVE LINEMAN with an intriguing combination of length, first-step burst, and block-shedding power.","description":"STOUT, VERSATILE DEFENSIVE LINEMAN with an intriguing combination of length, first-step burst, and block-shedding power., Bulldozer Power, Relentless Motor, Pass-Rush Talent, Short-Area Quickness","scouting_report":"Onwuzurike is a tall, athletic defensive lineman with massive legs and long, powerful arms. The Washington star’s sudden first step and overall core strength are the first things that jump off the tape; he shoots out of his stance and generates incredible torque when locked up with opponents, wrenching offensive linemen off their feet―sometimes even tossing them out of the way. He’s undersized, but capable of taking on double-teams, and he’s tall, yet able to play with sumo wrestler leverage. He gets low, gets inside opponents’ pads, and controls reps, leaning on swim and pull-rip moves to get into the pocket. He never stops working his hands, clubbing away at opponents even when locked into double-teams. He’s a pocket-collapser who can get skinny and slice through the line and into the backfield. And his feet are like pistons, constantly firing to power his bull rush. Onwuzurike frequently played nose tackle at Washington but could fit best as a three-technique or five-technique in the pros.  Against the run, Onwuzurike does a good job of stacking offensive linemen while keeping his eyes in the backfield. He strings out runs while holding the line, and shows awareness of screens and hustles to run the play down.  He can be a bit undisciplined and crude in his pass-rush plan at times, and runs into and ricochets bounces off opponents and his own teammates on some plays. He’s inconsistent, and when his first move doesn’t work, he too often gets stalemated by his opponent. Onwuzurike opted out of the 2020 season but won first-team All-Pac-12 honors in 2019, totaling six tackles for a loss and 2.0 sacks. He notched another 6.5 TFL and 3.0 sacks in 2018."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Creed Humphrey","year":2021,"rank":38,"height":77,"weight":312,"position":"Center","college":"Oklahoma","pros":"Humphrey is an athletic, highly consistent center with three years of starting experience. He brings the skill set to start from day one.","cons":"He lacks length and can cede ground when he loses leverage at the snap.","similar_player":"MAX UNGER","grade":"Rs Junior","main_selling_point":"RELIABLE, EXPERIENCED CENTER who plays with strong hands, quick feet, and excellent flexibility.","description":"RELIABLE, EXPERIENCED CENTER who plays with strong hands, quick feet, and excellent flexibility., Smooth Footwork, Refined Technique","scouting_report":"Humphrey is a well-built interior lineman with a wide, sturdy frame. A former four-star recruit (who ranked third in his class at the position, per 247sports), he logged 37 starts for Oklahoma across the past three seasons, surrendering exactly zero sacks on 1,297 college snaps, according to Pro Football Focus. The team captain earned second-team All-America honors in 2019 and third-team All-America honors in 2020 while also collecting the Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year award in his final season. Humphrey pops up out of his stance at the snap and instantly looks ready to brawl. He plays with a strong punch, latching on and locking out his arms to hold defenders off his body.  A former high school wrestler, he shows good upper-body flexibility to absorb long-arm stabs and punches without ceding ground or losing his footing. He has quick feet and outstanding lateral agility, seemingly floating from block to block while maintaining the ability to pivot and seal off defenders in the run game with little effort. He’s a savvy pass blocker who keeps his head on a swivel to pick up looping defenders in his area. Beyond that, he communicates well with his linemates.  Scouts have surely noticed that Humphrey is an incredible athlete for the center position. He wowed onlookers at his pro day, notching 29 reps in the bench press, jumping 33 inches in the vert, and posting a 9-foot, 4-inch broad jump. He also finished the three-cone drill in 7.54 seconds and the short shuttle in 4.46 seconds. All of those marks would’ve ranked among the top five for centers at the 2020 NFL combine.  Humphrey can lose leverage against powerful interior rushers at times, and can get caught lunging when he tries to compensate for that. He lacks length for the position too, as he has shorter-than-average arms (31 3/4 inches)."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Daviyon Nixon","year":2021,"rank":39,"height":74,"weight":306,"position":"Interior","college":"Iowa","pros":"Nixon combines size, power, and nimble grace on the interior defensive line. He has the skill set to contribute on all three downs early in his career.","cons":"He posted just one season with high-end numbers, and will need to continue to expand his pass-rush tool set at the next level.","similar_player":"MARLON DAVIDSON","grade":"Rs Junior","age":22,"main_selling_point":"BIG BOWLING BALL OF A DEFENSIVE LINEMAN with a powerful first step and natural agility; a disruptor from the interior.","description":"BIG BOWLING BALL OF A DEFENSIVE LINEMAN with a powerful first step and natural agility; a disruptor from the interior., Bulldozer Power, Pass-Rush Talent, Short-Area Quickness","scouting_report":"Nixon has a rotund, high-cut frame with a barrel chest and very long arms. A JUCO transfer from Iowa Western Community College, the Hawkeyes star built on a promising 2019 campaign (3.0 sacks, 5.5 TFL, and five pressures) with a breakout year in 2020, collecting 5.5 sacks, 13.5 tackles for loss, a forced fumble, and an interception―a 71-yard pick-six against Penn State. He won first-team All-American honors and the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year Award. Nixon lines up at three-technique and nose tackle, where he uses a quick first step and deft change-of-direction skills to disrupt the pocket. He’s extraordinarily light on his feet for a big man but plays with good leverage, uprooting opponents with torque and power. He has an effective swim move and very active hands, which he uses to swipe and club away at offensive linemen―sometimes leaving them flailing. He shows awareness of screens and misdirection, and has the range to track down ballcarriers and make tackles in space. He’s a strong tackler who wraps up at the thighs and rolls.  Nixon stops his feet when he’s locked up with blockers at times, causing his pass rush to stall. He occasionally loses track of the ballcarrier, and can get overwhelmed and pushed off his spot against double-teams."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Rondale Moore","year":2021,"rank":40,"height":69,"weight":180,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Purdue","pros":"Moore is an ascending talent with the versatility, speed, and explosiveness every offensive coach covets.","cons":"He hasn’t played a full season in two years; his lack of size could limit his utility at the next level.","similar_player":"GOLDEN TATE, NATE ROBINSON","grade":"Rs Sophomore","age":20,"main_selling_point":"SOUPED-UP PASS CATCHER whose rare athleticism and playmaking talent belies his diminutive size.","description":"SOUPED-UP PASS CATCHER whose rare athleticism and playmaking talent belies his diminutive size., Elite Athleticism, Field-Tilting Speed, Short-Area Quickness, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Moore has a short, compact build and plays with incredible foot quickness and explosive burst. The former four-star recruit broke onto the scene as a true freshman for Purdue in 2018, winning first-team All-American honors and the Paul Hornung Award (given to the nation’s most versatile player) after notching a 114-catch, 1,258-yard, 12-touchdown line. He struggled with injuries and played in just four games as a sophomore, though, tallying 387 yards and two touchdowns, then missed a handful more games in 2020 due to a hamstring issue, finishing the COVID-shortened season with 35 catches for 270 yards in three outings. Moore surely would’ve preferred to finish out his college career on a higher note after getting off to such a promising start, but NFL teams shouldn’t gloss over the dynamic impact he made in 2018―nor forget he’s one of the most explosive players, at any position, in this draft.  Moore is a rare, spring-loaded athlete who could dunk the ball as a 5-foot-7 high schooler, ran a 4.33-second 40-yard dash at the Nike Opening, and was recently filmed jumping 42 inches in the vert. He boasts incredible foot quickness to beat press and get off the line, and he looks a little bit like a running back when the ball is in his hands. The Boilermakers schemed up ways to get Moore involved, deploying him on a combination of end arounds, sweeps, screens, out routes, and slants, where his talent as an after-the-catch runner and tackle breaker could be utilized. Moore is also dangerous down the field, whether he’s running deep down the sideline, on a crosser, or up the seams. He shows the speed to get over the top, and good tracking skills to run under it. He is also a dangerous return man.  With just one full season (which came in 2018) under his belt, though, Moore is one of the draft’s big wild cards. His lack of size could be a concern for some teams, and others may question how much Purdue’s scheme boosted his production."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Joe Tryon","year":2021,"rank":41,"height":77,"weight":252,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Washington","pros":"Tryon is an ascending pass rusher with the size and skill set to be an early impact playmaker on the edge.","cons":"He posted just one productive season and lacks agility as a rusher.","similar_player":"PATRICK KERNEY","grade":"Rs Junior","age":21,"main_selling_point":"TENACIOUS AND POWERFUL PASS RUSHER with length, versatility, and a nonstop motor.","description":"TENACIOUS AND POWERFUL PASS RUSHER with length, versatility, and a nonstop motor., Pro-Ready Frame, Pass-Rush Talent, Bulldozer Power, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Tryon is built to play from Day 1, boasting a burly frame with long arms and a muscular base. The Washington standout opted out of the 2020 season but did enough in 2019 (8.0 sacks, 12.5 tackles for a loss, and a pass knockdown in 13 games) to make preseason watch lists for the Bronko Nagurski and Butkus awards. Frequently double-teamed in Washington’s defensive front, Tryon was still productive against both the run and the pass. He plays with a quick first step and a strong punch, skillfully converting speed to power on the bull rush. He administers a devastating long-arm stab, and has a very good push/pull move. During his rush he has active, forceful hands, and never stops slashing and chopping to disengage. He keeps his feet churning, and is always a moving target for offensive linemen to try to block. Tryon’s length shows up when he finishes, helping him reel in a quarterback who tries to sneak out of the pocket. And he has an effective inside counter move; he shoots off the edge, then puts his foot in the ground to cut back to the inside with speed that makes it tough for tackles to recover.  Tryon has experience lining up at multiple spots on the line—both as a defensive end and as a standup linebacker—and showed speed and body control dropping back in space. Against the run, he stacks blocks and drops his anchor. He shows good strength to disengage and control the rep, and plays with good leverage.  Tryon is more of a power player than an explosion-based speed rusher. He’s a little stiff when trying to bend the edge and has posted just one season of high-end stats."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Alex Leatherwood","year":2021,"rank":42,"height":78,"weight":312,"position":"Tackle","college":"Alabama","pros":"Leatherwood is a big, powerful, and technically sound offensive lineman with excellent length and valuable positional versatility.","cons":"He lacks elite foot quickness and some teams may project him as a guard at the next level.","similar_player":"CAM ROBINSON","grade":"Senior","age":22,"main_selling_point":"RUGGED, BATTLE-HARDENED OFFENSIVE LINEMAN with ideal size, excellent power, and positional versatility.","description":"RUGGED, BATTLE-HARDENED OFFENSIVE LINEMAN with ideal size, excellent power, and positional versatility., Pro-Ready Frame, Refined Technique, Bulldozer Power","scouting_report":"Leatherwood is a big, burly offensive lineman with a power-generating lower half, a well proportioned frame, and long arms. A former 5-star recruit, he manned the right guard spot in 2018 before moving to the blindside for Alabama the past two seasons. He anchored the Joe Moore Award winning offensive line in 2020, allowing just two sacks on 832 snaps en route to winning the Outland Trophy and First-Team All-American honors. Leatherwood is as battle-tested as they come, with 48 career games―including 41 consecutive―under his belt.  The former Crimson Tide stalwart plays with a cool, calm, and collected demeanor as a blocker, showing few wasted movements in his pass set. He uses his hands independently, punching and locking out one arm while grappling with the other. He utilizes his length well, making it very tough for defenders to get into his body. And he has very good recovery skills; Even when he gets knocked back two or three steps into the pocket he consistently re-anchors and finds his balance. Leatherwood shows great awareness on the edge, picking up stunts effortlessly. In the run game, Leatherwood creates movement at the point of attack, and he’s a freight train on down-blocks, clearing out huge run lanes.  Leatherwood is a bit heavy-footed on the move, and misses his target, or comes in too high, at the second level. Push/pull moves work on him because he has the tendency to lean forward when trying to land his punch. Some teams may see his best fit at guard in the NFL."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Liam Eichenberg","year":2021,"rank":43,"height":78,"weight":300,"position":"Tackle Notre","college":"Dame","pros":"Eichenberg is an experienced and reliable left tackle who brings consistency, snap in and snap out; he’s not flashy but offers starting potential at either tackle spot from Day 1.","cons":"He gets caught lunging at times, and may project best at right tackle in the pros.","similar_player":"RILEY REIFF","grade":"Rs Senior","age":23,"main_selling_point":"TOUGH, NO-NONSENSE TACKLE with an appealing combination of length, strength, and consistency as a blocker.","description":"TOUGH, NO-NONSENSE TACKLE with an appealing combination of length, strength, and consistency as a blocker., Pro-Ready Frame, Refined Technique, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Eichenberg has a sturdy, well-built frame with a powerful lower half and long arms. A former four-star recruit, he was a three-year starter at left tackle for the Fighting Irish (logging 38 total starts) and won second-team All-American honors in 2020 at that spot. Eichenberg plays with a wide base and has a smooth, balanced pass set. He mirrors effortlessly, plays with good upper body torque, and has shown the ability to recover and re-set his feet when knocked back initially. He has good awareness as a blocker, keeping his head on a swivel to pick up stunts and twists. Eichenberg hasn’t allowed a sack since the 2018 season.   In the run game, the Golden Domer is tough and physical. He fires into defenders, plays with good leverage, and runs his feet to create push. He has strong hands to grapple in the run game, and positions himself smoothly to wall off on the backside of runs. He’s a solid mover in space, and can really get rolling on screen plays. Eichenberg plays to the whistle and looks to light defenders up when he gets the chance. He does struggle matching speed to the outside at times, and he can get caught lunging when he misses his punch."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Kadarius Toney","year":2021,"rank":44,"height":71,"weight":189,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Florida","pros":"Toney has explosive acceleration as a receiver and extraordinary elusiveness as a ballcarrier; he’s the type of playmaker opposing defenses have to game plan for.","cons":"He has posted just one season of top-tier production; still raw as a route runner and may be limited to slot-only duties early in his career.","similar_player":"PERCY HARVIN, NIGHTCRAWLER","grade":"Senior","age":22,"main_selling_point":"SUDDEN, ASCENDING PLAYMAKER with a hybrid skill set; can take the top off a defense as a receiver or create big plays from the backfield.","description":"SUDDEN, ASCENDING PLAYMAKER with a hybrid skill set; can take the top off a defense as a receiver or create big plays from the backfield., Elite Athleticism, Short-Area Quickness, Instinctual Playmaking, Rare Versatility","scouting_report":"Toney has a slender, athletic frame and plays with an electrifying style defined by suddenness and fast-twitch change of direction―at times it’s like he can teleport on command to avoid tacklers. The former high school quarterback broke out in a big way in 2020, leading Florida receivers with 70 catches for 984 yards and 10 touchdowns while adding 161 yards and a score on the ground. The Gators star brings rare tackle-breaking talent to the field, both after the catch and when he takes a handoff out of the backfield, and he presents a big-play threat every time he touches the ball.  Toney has an incredible ability to stay on his feet after taking hits, regularly spinning and twisting away to somehow keep moving downfield. But he’s more than just a gadget player, and has shown toughness over the middle, good concentration when catching the ball in traffic, skill in tracking the ball over his head, and the ability to leap up to attack the ball at its highest point. He runs a sick whip route; his hesitation step on double moves is devastating to defenders, often leaving them flat-footed and unable to recover; and he’s proved to be a vertical threat both from the slot and on the outside. Bottom line, safeties need to know where this guy is on the field at all times. Toney also returned 11 punts for 139 yards in 2020 (12.6 yard average), taking one to the house. Toney is not afraid to mix it up as a blocker, but doesn’t have much sand in his pants to create movement or sustain blocks. He has a lot of work to do to refine his route running at the next level. And while his tackle-breaking is impressive, he can be chaotic (as opposed to smooth) in his movements both as a route runner and as a runner after the catch, often tripping or stumbling in the open field. Toney is sudden but may lack elite long speed."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jamin Davis","year":2021,"rank":45,"height":76,"weight":234,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Kentucky","pros":"Davis combines excellent speed, length, and physicality; he’s a big hitter and dependable tackler with the traits to excel in coverage at the next level.","cons":"He’s a one-year starter, and struggles at times to take on and dislodge himself from blocks. He doesn’t have a ton of experience in man-coverage looks.","similar_player":"JORDAN HICKS","grade":"Rs Junior","main_selling_point":"RANGY, HARD-HITTING LINEBACKER with instincts, exceptional closing speed, and a wide tackle radius to bring down his target.","description":"RANGY, HARD-HITTING LINEBACKER with instincts, exceptional closing speed, and a wide tackle radius to bring down his target., Elite Athleticism, Coverage Chops, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Davis has a chiseled, athletic frame with long arms. A former three-star recruit, he has just 11 starts on his résumé but played in 36 games at Kentucky. He made his presence felt in numerous ways in 2020, racking up a team-high 102 tackles, including 4.0 tackles for a loss, while adding 1.5 sacks, two pass breakups, three interceptions (one of which he took to the house), a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, and a blocked kick. Davis lines up in the box and over the slot. In coverage, he has a good feel for spacing and showed the fluidity to flip his hips and carry pass catchers down the seam. He's very rangy and athletic, with the speed to chase down breakout runners or track receivers downfield. He flies around, showing good vision to avoid blocks, shoot through gaps, or sift through the trash to meet the ball carrier. Davis has outstanding closing speed and arrives like a ton of bricks.  Davis is relatively inexperienced, and can be a little too aggressive at times, overrunning the play or failing to fit into the gap. He tends to take on blocks too high and leads with his shoulder or chest instead of stacking and shedding. Sometimes, he fails to break down, chop his steps, and make tackles in space."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Tyson Campbell","year":2021,"rank":46,"height":74,"weight":185,"position":"Defensive Back","college":"Georgia","pros":"Campbell is an extraordinarily explosive athlete with quickness and length; his upside could rival any player in this draft.","cons":"Teams may question the lack of picks and passes defensed (10); he’s more of a traits-based projection than a complete product.","similar_player":"MARLON HUMPHREY","grade":"Junior","age":20,"main_selling_point":"SOUPED-UP CORNERBACK with scintillating traits; boasts top-end speed, agility, and length.","description":"SOUPED-UP CORNERBACK with scintillating traits; boasts top-end speed, agility, and length., Elite Athleticism, Pro-Ready Frame, Coverage Chops, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Campbell has an angular, wiry frame with very long arms. A former high school state champion sprinter and five-star prospect (the no. 2 DB nationally), he started all 10 games for Georgia in 2020, tallying 29 tackles, 3.0 tackles for a loss, and five passes defensed (tied for the team high). Campbell’s high-end speed and twitchy change of direction skills are the first traits that jump off the tape, and he uses both to his advantage in coverage. The Bulldogs star is smooth and controlled playing in half-turn technique, and he flips his hips to stay in phase with little effort. He’s explosive in his click-and-close, and transitions from side strafe to cut downhill in the blink of an eye. He shows the ability to turn and find the ball in the air, and uses his length at the catch point, stretching his long arms to get his hands into the passing lane or knock the ball down. Campbell screams in on blitzes and could be more heavily utilized in that area at the next level.  Campbell was not often targeted but his ball production was lacking. He notched just one interception in 33 games for Georgia. He is aggressive in coverage but can get a bit grabby downfield, and may need to clean that up at the next level to avoid penalties."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Eric Stokes","year":2021,"rank":47,"height":73,"weight":185,"position":"Defensive Back","college":"Georgia","pros":"Stokes combines elite speed with length, physicality at the catch point, and the versatility to play multiple coverage looks.","cons":"He’s a bit too physical downfield and lacks oomph as a tackler in the run game.","similar_player":"A.J. TERRELL","grade":"Junior","age":22,"main_selling_point":"LONG, HYPERATHLETIC CORNER with good ball skills and sticky coverage chops.","description":"LONG, HYPERATHLETIC CORNER with good ball skills and sticky coverage chops., Elite Athleticism, Field-Tilting Speed, Instinctual Playmaking, Coverage Chops","scouting_report":"Stokes has a tall, sinewy frame with long arms and rare, twitched up athleticism. At his pro day, he clocked in at 4.25 seconds in the 40 while notching a 38.5-inch vertical. A former three-star recruit, he won First-Team All-SEC honors in 2020 after tallying four interceptions (two for touchdowns) and four pass breakups. In three seasons at Georgia, he appeared in 36 games, making 26 starts, and showed consistently excellent ball skills, racking up 22 total passes defensed. Stokes lined up on both sides and got a few looks in the slot, showing coverage skills in both press man looks and in off-zone coverage. He has good length, and knows how to use the sideline as leverage. He’s patient, trusts his speed, and can flip his hips and stay in phase down the field. He’s physical at the catch point, looking to swat the ball or rake an opponent’s arms.  Stokes has a good feel for off-coverage, reacting to the quarterback’s eyes to anticipate throws. He is quick to plant-and-drive to the ball. And he screams off the edge as a blitzer. However, he’s too easily blocked out of the play against the run, and is a pile watcher who is too content to let his teammates do the hitting. He’s physical downfield and may need to adjust his techniques to avoid flags at the next level."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Nick Bolton","year":2021,"rank":48,"height":72,"weight":232,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Missouri","pros":"Bolton is a souped-up ball of energy at the linebacker position, flying around the field and laying big hits on opponents. His instincts are outstanding.","cons":"His lack of size and length could be a factor for some teams.","similar_player":"DEVIN BUSH","grade":"Junior","age":20,"main_selling_point":"TONE-SETTING OFF-BALL LINEBACKER who hits like a ton of bricks; rangy in coverage and aggressive against the run.","description":"TONE-SETTING OFF-BALL LINEBACKER who hits like a ton of bricks; rangy in coverage and aggressive against the run., Short-Area Quickness, Instinctual Playmaking, Coverage Chops, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Bolton is a compact, muscled-up linebacker with coverage instincts and a ferocious demeanor against the run. The Tigers star brings explosive burst when coming downhill, slicing through the line to hit the ballcarrier for a loss. He’s savvy at keying blockers and has good field vision, showing anticipation to slip through gaps in the line. He blows up stretch runs and outside zone looks, and is made of cement as a hitter, regularly sending opponents flying off their feet. He always looks to separate the football from the ballcarrier.  Bolton has strong instincts when patrolling the second level in coverage. The second-team All-American is comfortable dropping back into zone looks (he tallied eight forced incompletions in 2019, tied for second among linebackers in college football, per PFF). He grabbed five passes defensed in 2020, adding 95 tackles, eight tackles for a loss, and two sacks in 10 games. He’s a high-effort player whose intensity is contagious to his teammates.  Bolton is undersized and lacks length for the position, a variable that sometimes shows up when he slips off tackles or fails to wrap up. He could struggle matching up against taller tight ends in man coverage. And while he has the athleticism to flow with the ball, he’s not a true burner with elite speed."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Elijah Molden","year":2021,"rank":49,"height":70,"weight":190,"position":"Defensive Back","college":"Washington","pros":"Molden is a natural playmaker with the versatility to play multiple roles for a defense; he’s tough, physical, and aggressive.","cons":"He lacks the length to regularly play outside, and may not be suited for single-high safety coverage duties, leaving him pigeonholed in a slot-only role.","similar_player":"ANTOINE WINFIELD JR.","grade":"Senior","age":22,"main_selling_point":"INSTINCTIVE AND VERSATILE DEFENSIVE BACK who plays with ferocious style and excellent anticipation.","description":"INSTINCTIVE AND VERSATILE DEFENSIVE BACK who plays with ferocious style and excellent anticipation., Instinctual Playmaking, Coverage Chops, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Molden has a compact, muscular build and played from multiple spots in Washington’s defense, primarily aligning over the slot but also taking snaps in the box, at safety, and on the outside. The son of former NFL cornerback Alex Molden, he was a four-star recruit coming out of high school, and didn’t disappoint during his tenure with the Huskies. Molden secured first-team All-Pac-12 honors in both 2019 and 2020 by racking up a combined 105 tackles, including 6.5 for a loss, with five interceptions, 14 passes defensed, and three forced fumbles in 17 games.  He plays with a competitive demeanor, flying around the field and regularly looking to amp up his teammates. He’s aggressive and physical; he seems to enjoy contact and looks to deliver punishing hits. Molden will run the alley and look to put a lick on an opposing ball carrier, and is a strong tackler who wraps up and finishes. He also displays high-level coverage instincts, and has excellent ball skills to break passes up or pick them off. With a smooth backpedal, he can instantaneously plant and drive to adjust to routes or break on the ball.  Molden plays low and with balance, but his lack of length can be an issue at times. Pass catchers can create separation with their hands and beat him at the catch point, as well as seal him out of plays in the run game. His size could limit his role in the pros: He may not be big enough to regularly play down in the box or long enough to line up regularly on the outside. He’s also quicker than he is fast, and could struggle to match speedy receivers step for step."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Samuel Cosmi","year":2021,"rank":50,"height":79,"weight":309,"position":"Tackle","college":"Texas","pros":"Cosmi is battle-tested, athletic, and tough; he’s played on both sides of the line, and is strong in both the run and pass games.","cons":"After struggling with speed rushers at times, his best fit may be on the inside at the next level.","similar_player":"MAX SCHARPING","grade":"Rs Junior","age":22,"main_selling_point":"ATHLETIC, EXPERIENCED, AND DEPENDABLE TACKLE with strong hands, quick feet, and skill in both pass protection and in the run game.","description":"ATHLETIC, EXPERIENCED, AND DEPENDABLE TACKLE with strong hands, quick feet, and skill in both pass protection and in the run game., Short-Area Quickness, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Cosmi is tall with an athletic frame and a strong lower half. The former three-star recruit logged 34 starts over the past three seasons at Texas, starting out at right tackle in 2018 before moving to the left side in 2019 and 2020. He is an outstanding athlete who ran the 40-yard dash in 4.8 seconds at his pro day and tallied 36 reps on the bench press. Cosmi is balanced in his pass set and light on his feet. He blocks with a forceful punch and uses a long arm on defenders to hold them at bay and dominate the rep. He has the flexibility and reactive athleticism to absorb a bull rush and hold his ground. He gave up just eight pressures on 368 pass-blocking snaps in 2020, per Pro Football Focus. In the run game, Cosmi locks horns with defenders and chops his feet to carry them out of the play. He’s a quick mover in space and can quickly position himself to reach and seal a defender away from the play.  While he’s a consistent blocker who understands leverage and positioning, he isn’t a road-grader type and lacks elite power. He can get caught bending at the waist and get pulled out over his skis. He struggles with speed rushers at times, and is forced to turn and chase when he loses a step."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Aaron Robinson","year":2021,"rank":51,"height":73,"weight":193,"position":"Defensive Back","college":"Ucf","pros":"Robinson has an ideal combination of size, physicality, and quickness to develop into a big-impact slot defender.","cons":"He’s seen limited reps as an outside cornerback and may be a slot corner only.","similar_player":"DJ HAYDEN","grade":"Rs Senior","age":23,"main_selling_point":"LONG, PHYSICAL SLOT CORNER who’s sticky in coverage, plays with anticipation, and tackles well.","description":"LONG, PHYSICAL SLOT CORNER who’s sticky in coverage, plays with anticipation, and tackles well., Coverage Chops, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Robinson is tall with a muscular, tapered frame and long arms. The former three-star recruit started his career at Alabama, making 13 appearances before transferring to UCF. After appearing in seven games in 2018, he started 19 games in 2019 and 2020 combined, tallying 6.5 tackles for a loss, 16 passes defensed, three picks, and two forced fumbles. Robinson primarily lines up over the slot, but is adept in press-coverage looks. He is a fluid athlete with quick, nimble feet that allow him to change direction with ease. He can easily flip his hips to stay in phase with receivers down the field. He has very good ball skills, showing a knack for getting his hand in front of passes to knock them away. He has excellent reaction skills to turn and make a move to undercut a route.  Robinson is on the tall side for a slot defender but plays low and with excellent balance. He’s got an aggressive demeanor, regularly chirping at opponents, and plays a physical style. He is a strong tackler who’s not afraid to make a hit.  The big question teams will ask is whether Robinson’s skill set will translate to a full-time role on the outside or whether he’s a slot corner only at the next level. He’s a little grabby down the field and at the stem of receivers’ routes, and will need to clean that up in the NFL."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Milton Williams","year":2021,"rank":52,"height":76,"weight":278,"position":"Interior","college":"Tech","pros":"Williams has the skill set to develop into a star, boasting elite athleticism, a strong motor, and a handful of trusty pass-rush moves.","cons":"He’s undersized as an interior lineman and can cede ground against double teams and downblocks. He played against inferior competition at Louisiana Tech.","similar_player":"DARNELL DOCKETT","grade":"Rs Junior","age":22,"main_selling_point":"SOUPED-UP INTERIOR PASS RUSHER who plays with explosive first-step burst, immense strength, and nonstop effort.","description":"SOUPED-UP INTERIOR PASS RUSHER who plays with explosive first-step burst, immense strength, and nonstop effort., Elite Athleticism, Short-Area Quickness, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Williams is a former high school hooper who’s built like a power forward, sporting a tall, chiseled build with a powerful lower half. He’s an extraordinary athlete who put on a show at his pro day, running the 40-yard-dash in 4.62 seconds and the three-cone in 6.87 seconds and jumping 38.5 inches in the vert and 10-foot-1 inches in the broad—all at 6-foot-3, 284 pounds. Williams is an incredibly disruptive defensive lineman. He dominated blockers in front of him, notching the Pro Football Focus record in 2020 for highest single-season win rate (21.4 percent) while finishing with 4.5 sacks and 10 tackles for loss.  A former defensive end who packed on pounds at Louisiana Tech and played all over the line, Williams can rush from two-, three-, and four-point stances. He uncoils out of his stance, stacks offensive linemen, and forklifts them off their spot. He shows very good torque for a player his height, getting underneath opponents’ pads while keeping his feet running to create push. He throws a heavy punch that stuns offensive linemen, and plays with strong hands to grapple with opponents and dictate terms. He has effective cross-chop and club moves that regularly leave offensive linemen lunging. Against the run, he keeps his eyes in the backfield so he can make a play on the runner, and he shows good speed to string out runs and chase down ball-carriers.  Williams can come out of his stance a bit high at times and get pushed off the line in the run game. He might benefit from playing more under control to keep himself from ending up on the ground. He needs to refine technique and build a larger repertoire of pass-rush moves. He has short arms and tweener size, calling into question his fit at the next level."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Payton Turner","year":2021,"rank":53,"height":78,"weight":270,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Houston","pros":"Turner brings an exciting blend of size, length, and athleticism at the edge spot; he plays with a nonstop motor and is just scratching the surface of his potential.","cons":"He plays too high at times and needs to further develop his repertoire of pass-rush moves and counters.","similar_player":"ZA'DARIUS SMITH","grade":"Senior","main_selling_point":"BURLY, ASCENDING PASS-RUSH PROSPECT with an explosive first step, good power, and rare length.","description":"BURLY, ASCENDING PASS-RUSH PROSPECT with an explosive first step, good power, and rare length., Pro-Ready Frame, Pass-Rush Talent, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Turner has a tall, muscled-up frame with very long arms. He measured in at 6-foot-5 and 270 pounds with 35-inch arms, an 84-inch wingspan, and 10 ¼-inch hands at his pro day. A former two-star recruit, Turner racked up 5.0 sacks and 10.5 tackles for a loss in just five games in 2020, a nice improvement on his 3.5-sack, 7.5-TFL line in 12 games in 2019. He’s tough, physical, and aggressive against both the run and pass, bringing a revved up motor and heavy hands to the defensive line. He rushes from two- and three-point stances, leaning on a quick get-off that stresses opposing tackles to the edge. He dips his shoulder and rips into the backfield, and showed the ability to convert his explosive first step to a powerful bull rush. He brings a powerful push-pull move, effective cross-chop, and skewers opposing tackles with a long-arm stab, foisting them into the pocket. Turner brings a huge tackle radius, using long arms to lasso running backs in his area. And he plays with nonstop hustle, chasing down plays from the backside. He has the quickness to bound gap-to-gap and loop inside on a stunt.  There are snaps when Turner comes out of his stance a bit high, allowing himself to be leveraged out of the play. He’ll occasionally overrun the arc and lose his angle into the pocket and to the quarterback. He has suffered knee, foot, and hand injuries in his career."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Asante Samuel Jr.","year":2021,"rank":54,"height":70,"weight":185,"position":"Defensive","college":"State","pros":"Samuel is an explosive, twitched up playmaker with instincts in coverage and excellent ball-skills.","cons":"His diminutive size could be a factor for some teams.","similar_player":"D.J. REED","grade":"Junior","age":21,"main_selling_point":"BALL-HAWKING CORNERBACK with high-end athleticism and anticipation in coverage.","description":"BALL-HAWKING CORNERBACK with high-end athleticism and anticipation in coverage., Instinctual Playmaking, Elite Athleticism, Short-Area Quickness, Coverage Chops","scouting_report":"Samuel has a compact, muscular build with long arms. He’s a dynamo athlete with twitched-up acceleration, sudden change of direction, and lighting-quick feet. The son of four-time Pro Bowler Asante Samuel, the former four-star recruit won first-team All ACC honors in 2020 after notching three picks, six passes defended, and a forced fumble on just 32 targets, per PFF. In three seasons at Florida State, Samuel racked up four interceptions, 29 pass deflections, and a forced fumble in 32 games.  Samuel has experience lining up on both sides of the field. He has a low, balanced stance, and is comfortable in half-turn technique, where he can keep his eyes on the quarterback and on the routes developing in front of him. He shows excellent anticipation, and has the ball production to show for it. He breaks on routes aggressively, closes quickly, and gets his hands into passing lanes. Samuel has the balance and body control to make plays on the ball at the catch point, and can really elevate to disrupt 50-50 balls. He lacks bulk, but he’s not afraid to lay a hit against the run.  Samuel can be a little late to get his head around at times, and he gets grabby downfield. He lacks size, and some teams may project him on the inside at the next level."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jabril Cox","year":2021,"rank":55,"height":75,"weight":229,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Lsu","pros":"Cox is a savvy, athletic off-ball linebacker with natural ball-hawking instincts and coverage chops.","cons":"He’s slightly undersized for the linebacker position and some teams may view him as a subpackage player early in his career.","similar_player":"CORY LITTLETON","grade":"Senior","age":22,"main_selling_point":"PRODUCTIVE, PLAYMAKING LINEBACKER with a natural feel in coverage and excellent ball skills.","description":"PRODUCTIVE, PLAYMAKING LINEBACKER with a natural feel in coverage and excellent ball skills., Coverage Chops, Short-Area Quickness, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Cox has an athletic, high-cut frame with long arms. A graduate transfer to LSU, he started his career at North Dakota State, where he was a two-time FCS All American and helped the team win three straight FCS national titles. Cox has been wildly productive for both of his college teams: He racked up 258 tackles, 32 tackles for loss, 14 sacks, six interceptions, and 18 pass deflections in three seasons for the Bison, and won the MVC Defensive Player of the Year award in 2018; and in 10 games for the Tigers last season, he totaled 6.5 tackles for loss, three interceptions, a pick-six, and five pass deflections, finishing as a semifinalist for the Butkus Award.  Cox frequently played over the slot or in an overhang spot as an outside linebacker for LSU. He’s a smooth mover, capable of turning, flipping his hips, and staying in phase with route runners down the field. He’s sticky in coverage when matched up against tight ends and running backs, and is very aware in space; he keeps his eyes on both the quarterback and receivers to anticipate and jump routes. He’s patient when setting the edge. He plays the read-option mesh point well, splitting the difference to force the pitch then string the run out. He’s decisive at the second level, reacting instantly to runs as he flies downhill to slip through cracks in the offensive line, and he’s got outstanding closing speed. He’s an explosive downhill tackler who uses his athleticism and length to close the gap to the defender and make the stop.  Cox lacks the bulk to really thump in the run game, and will need to improve his ability to get off blocks at the next level. He may need to turn his aggressiveness up a few notches in the NFL, as he was a bit tentative at times as a tackler, and didn’t always pursue from the back side with enough urgency."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Michael Carter","year":2021,"rank":56,"height":70,"weight":201,"position":"Running","college":"Carolina","pros":"Carter is a dynamic runner with exceptional burst, quick feet, and an impressive feel for working off his blocks and setting defenders up to miss.","cons":"He may lack the size and power to play the role of an every-down back.","similar_player":"LEON WASHINGTON","grade":"Senior","age":21,"main_selling_point":"COMPACT, EXPLOSIVE RUNNER with lightning-quick feet, good balance, and versatility in the passing game.","description":"COMPACT, EXPLOSIVE RUNNER with lightning-quick feet, good balance, and versatility in the passing game., Short-Area Quickness, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Carter has a small but muscular build and runs with jitterbug quickness. A former three-star recruit, he won USA Today Florida Offensive Player of the Year honors as a senior and was named the 6A Mr. Football by the Florida Dairy Farmers Association coming out of high school in Navarre, Florida. He wasted little time making an impact at North Carolina, and punctuated his four-year career there with back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons. (He notched 1,003 yards and three touchdowns in 2019 and then followed that up with 1,245 yards and nine scores in 2020.) Carter runs with an almost bowlegged gait that helps him maintain a low center of gravity, stay balanced in traffic, and cut on a dime. He has top-notch lateral agility and seems to almost levitate when he’s cutting from side to side or bouncing a run to the outside. He’s an impressive one-cut runner who can throttle up and down effortlessly to navigate traffic, and when he hits the gas, he goes from zero to 60 in a blink.  Carter has a very natural feel for using tempo to evade tacklers; he lulls defenders to sleep and then times his cuts perfectly to blow past pursuit angles, and he strings together moves while working off his lead blockers. He shows good vision, letting lanes develop before slipping through small gaps. He’s an elusive back who times his leaps and chops his feet to avoid ankle tackles. He has effective stutter-step and hesitation moves in space. And he’s a very skilled receiver, showing toughness and concentration catching the ball on angle routes and in traffic. He also returned kicks for the team, averaging 22.4 yards per return on 29 career attempts. Because of his lack of size and power, Carter isn’t going to push the pile on short yardage and struggles to break through solid tackle attempts. He may be best utilized in a rotation at the NFL level (which is what he did in North Carolina’s backfield the past two seasons, when he alternated with Javonte Williams). He puts in effort in pass protection but the results are hit or miss; he just doesn’t have the ballast to stymie 250-plus blitzers up the middle."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jackson Carman","year":2021,"rank":57,"height":77,"weight":345,"position":"Guard","college":"Clemson","pros":"Carman’s a big, versatile lineman with an intriguing combination of size and athleticism; he brings the skill set to start early in his career.","cons":"He struggles with speed off the edge and may project best on the inside at the NFL level.","similar_player":"ANDRUS PEAT","grade":"Junior","age":21,"main_selling_point":"BEEFY, BATTLE-TESTED OFFENSIVE LINEMAN with ideal size, a physical style, and positional versatility.","description":"BEEFY, BATTLE-TESTED OFFENSIVE LINEMAN with ideal size, a physical style, and positional versatility., Bulldozer Power, Short-Area Quickness","scouting_report":"Carman has a square, low-cut frame with tree-trunk legs and long arms. A former five-star recruit (and second-ranked offensive tackle in his class), Carman served as a rotational player as a freshman before taking over as the starter at left tackle as a sophomore, starting 27 games as Trevor Lawrence’s blindside protector in 2019 and 2020. Carman plays with physicality and a mean streak; he’s got a strong punch and heavy hands, helping him latch on to defenders and control his blocks. He clubs away at opponents’ arms to keep them from getting into his chest. And he’s balanced and measured in his pass set.  Against the run, Carman is an easy mover in space, showing good burst as a blocker in space. He works his feet to reach and seal defenders in the run game, and moves smoothly from his first blocking assignment to finding and neutralizing the next. He offers positional versatility at both tackle spots, and potentially at guard, where his skill set would translate nicely.  Carman can struggle with speed on the edge. He dominates the reps in which he’s able to get his hands inside, but too often shoots his punch wide, leading to lunging or blown blocks. He’s prone to getting out over his skis as a pass blocker and push/pull moves work too easily on him."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Joseph Ossai","year":2021,"rank":58,"height":76,"weight":253,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Texas","pros":"Ossai brings an ideal blend of athleticism, size, and dogged determination.","cons":"He’s not yet polished playing on the edge and lacks bendy agility at the top of his rush.","similar_player":"WHITNEY MERCILUS","grade":"Junior","main_selling_point":"HARD-CHARGING EDGE RUSHER who plays with extraordinary energy and effort; a tenacious run defender with intriguing pass-rushing tools.","description":"HARD-CHARGING EDGE RUSHER who plays with extraordinary energy and effort; a tenacious run defender with intriguing pass-rushing tools., Elite Athleticism, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Ossai has a chiseled frame with a well-built base, wide shoulders, and very long arms. An off-ball linebacker and situational pass rusher in 2019, the Texas star moved to the defensive line full time in 2020 and thrived, totaling 16 tackles for loss (tied for third in the country), 5.0 sacks, three forced fumbles, and two pass breakups en route to first-team All-American honors. Ossai is a high-motor rusher who plays at only one speed—full throttle—and he showed high-level athleticism both on the field and at his pro day, when he ran a 4.63-second 40 and jumped 41.5 inches in the vertical and 10 feet, 11 inches in the broad jump. Ossai is a bit stiff turning the corner on the edge, but makes up for it with incredible closing burst. He regularly chases plays down from the backside and his hair-on-fire style pays dividends in the form of second-effort sacks. He has granite hands, and uses a strong punch and powerful rip, pull, and club moves as a rusher. He’s lighting quick on stunts, knifing through small gaps in the line. And he hits like a wrecking ball. He is a forceful tackler and his length and balance combine to give him a wide tackle radius.  The Texas star is a bit robotic, though, at times, rushing upfield while a play goes past him. He can get stalemated when offensive linemen get into his chest, and he has some stiffness as a rusher. He’s got burst, but needs to learn to bend around the corner consistently. He is still raw at the position, with just one season as a full-time defensive lineman."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jevon Holland","year":2021,"rank":59,"height":73,"weight":196,"position":"Safety","college":"Oregon","pros":"Holland brings the type of instincts and ball skills that you just can’t teach; he should be an early contributor for the team that drafts him.","cons":"He lacks size to be a thumping box defender and may be limited to slot and split-safety looks.","similar_player":"XAVIER MCKINNEY","grade":"Junior","age":21,"main_selling_point":"INSTINCTIVE, PLAYMAKING SAFETY with sensational ball skills and the versatility to line up from multiple spots in the defense.","description":"INSTINCTIVE, PLAYMAKING SAFETY with sensational ball skills and the versatility to line up from multiple spots in the defense., Instinctual Playmaking, Rare Versatility","scouting_report":"Holland has a slender, athletic frame with long arms. The former four-star recruit brings an exciting combination of playmaking talent and instincts to the secondary. Lining up deep or over the slot, he shows sticky coverage skills, reactive athleticism to plant himself on the hip of an opposing receiver and stay there through the play, the ability to look back for the football when playing in trail coverage downfield, and the anticipation to drive on routes. Holland has a rare nose for the football and, opting out of the 2020 season, he finished his Oregon career with a combined 19 interceptions and pass deflections in 27 games.  Against the run, Holland is a reliable tackler who will come down into a gap and square up on a running back. He explodes into ball carriers, wraps up, and brings down his target. He also flashed playmaking talent as a punt returner, taking 17 returns for 244 yards in his career at Oregon, a 14.4-yard average. Holland may lack the size and power to consistently play down in the box in the pros. He gets hung up on blocks and pushed out of plays against the run. And in coverage, he gets caught flat-footed at times and his makeup speed is only average."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Wyatt Davis","year":2021,"rank":60,"height":76,"weight":315,"position":"Guard Ohio","college":"State","pros":"Davis is a big, physical people-mover with an ideal blend of power and quickness.","cons":"He’s a bit inconsistent blocking at the second level and multiple knee injuries could be a red flag.","similar_player":"TRAI TURNER","grade":"Rs Junior","age":21,"main_selling_point":"ATHLETIC INTERIOR BRAWLER; he’s tough to move in pass protection and powerful in the run game.","description":"ATHLETIC INTERIOR BRAWLER; he’s tough to move in pass protection and powerful in the run game., Bulldozer Power, Refined Technique","scouting_report":"Davis is a big, powerfully built interior lineman with keg-sized legs and long arms. The Buckeyes standout earned first-team All-American honors in 2019, surrendering zero sacks on the quarterback in 400-plus pass-pro reps, then followed that campaign with another sterling performance in 2020, giving up just one sack. Davis has a strong, accurate punch; he gets inside opponents’ pads and forklifts them off their spot. He shows natural upper body flexibility to bend and give but not cede ground with his feet. He grows roots at the point of attack and holds the line. He’s very aware, passing off and picking up stunts into his area. He’s rarely caught off guard or rocked back into the pocket. As a run blocker, Davis generates movement at the point of attack using superior leverage and nonstop foot churn. He plays with a feisty demeanor, looking for people to hit. He’s a good finisher when he can get his hands on someone at the second level, sending poor, hapless defensive backs flying out of the screen. He has the agility to pivot and seal off the backside of the play. Davis should be scheme versatile, with the size and movement skills to play in either zone-blocking or man-based schemes.  Davis struggles at times when targeting defenders at the second level, either whiffing or showing indecision on whom to block. He lacks the height to play at tackle and suffered knee injuries while at Ohio State, including one sustained in the national championship game loss to Alabama. A former five-star recruit out of Bellflower, California, Davis also played basketball in high school. He’s the grandson of NFL Hall of Famer Willie Davis."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jalen Mayfield","year":2021,"rank":61,"height":77,"weight":320,"position":"Tackle","college":"Michigan","pros":"Mayfield is an athletic, well-built, and versatile lineman with the blocking chops to contribute early in both the passing game and on the ground.","cons":"He’s relatively inexperienced, with just one full season as a starter.","similar_player":"KALEB MCGARY","grade":"Junior","age":20,"main_selling_point":"STEADFAST OFFENSIVE LINEMAN with light feet, the versatility to play multiple positions, and an aggressive demeanor.","description":"STEADFAST OFFENSIVE LINEMAN with light feet, the versatility to play multiple positions, and an aggressive demeanor., Bulldozer Power, Smooth Footwork, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Mayfield is a sturdy, powerfully built lineman with a wide, muscular frame. The Wolverines standout appeared in three games at left tackle as a true freshman, then made 13 starts at right tackle in 2019 before finishing out his career with another two starts at that spot in 2020. Mayfield plays with easy movement skills. He’s smooth and balanced in his pass set, showing little wasted movement. He showed the ability to “ride the bull” and recover well enough to salvage his block even when knocked back initially.  In the run game, Mayfield fires out of his stance, creates push, and annihilates dudes on down blocks. He can reach and seal on the edge, and is very quick when pulling or moving down to the second level. He targets defenders well and moves his feet to seal them from the play. He plays with the right amount of belligerence and he puts plenty of pancakes on tape. Mayfield looks to punish defenders who venture close enough to him when he’s blocking in space. He has the body type and athleticism to tackle or guard at the next level.  Mayfield will need to tighten up his strike zone with his punch; too often, he shoots his hands high and wide, sometimes landing on opponents’ shoulder pads. He gets caught lunging at times. He logged a limited number of starts in his college career, playing just two games in 2020 after opting out, then opting back in."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Kelvin Joseph","year":2021,"rank":62,"height":73,"weight":192,"position":"Defensive Back","college":"Kentucky","pros":"Joseph has a compelling combination of tools, boasting twitchy speed, ball skills, and an aggressive play style.","cons":"He’s very inexperienced and needs to develop better consistency in coverage.","similar_player":"TRE’DAVIOUS WHITE","grade":"Rs Sophomore","age":20,"main_selling_point":"AGGRESSIVE, ATHLETIC COVER CORNER who brings quickness in coverage, ball skills, physicality, and versatility to play outside or in the slot","description":"AGGRESSIVE, ATHLETIC COVER CORNER who brings quickness in coverage, ball skills, physicality, and versatility to play outside or in the slot, Coverage Chops, Short-Area Quickness, Elite Athleticism","scouting_report":"Joseph has a compact, muscular frame with long arms and plays with twitchy speed and elite quickness. A former four-star recruit at safety, he spent one season at LSU before transferring to Kentucky. After sitting out 2019 due to NCAA rules, Joseph made his presence known for the Wildcats, tallying four interceptions and one pass defensed in nine games last year. He’s an incredible athlete (he ran a 4.34-second 40 and notched a 35-inch vert and 10-foot-8 broad jump at his pro day) who plays low and stays balanced in his backpedal. He’s physical in press and savvy in off-coverage, and showed the ability to function outside and in the slot. He has fluid hips and easily changes direction to carry opposing receivers upfield. He can stay in phase on vertical routes, planting opposing receivers in his hip pocket down the field. He showed a savvy feel for looking back for the ball, and has good ball skills, reaching up to intercept a pass or rake his arms through the catch point to knock the ball down. He’s an aggressive, physical tackler who’s not afraid to mix it up in the run game.  Joseph has just one season as a starter—and he played only nine games in it before opting out early to prepare for the draft. He gave up a few deep passes in 2020. He was suspended one game in 2018 for violating team rules."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Dyami Brown","year":2021,"rank":63,"height":72,"weight":185,"position":"Wide","college":"Carolina","pros":"Brown brings speed to take the top off a defense and has proven big-play talent; he’s a touchdown maker who forces the defense to account for his whereabouts.","cons":"He was a bit of a one-trick pony for North Carolina and needs to broaden his route tree.","similar_player":"DARIUS SLAYTON","grade":"Junior","age":21,"main_selling_point":"EXPLOSIVE PASS CATCHER with field-tilting speed and a knack for finding the end zone.","description":"EXPLOSIVE PASS CATCHER with field-tilting speed and a knack for finding the end zone., Field-Tilting Speed, Short-Area Quickness, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Brown has a slender build with long arms. A former high school track star, he was a four-star recruit who spurned Alabama and Florida to remain in state and attend North Carolina. He didn’t disappoint for the Tar Heels, logging 1,000-yard seasons in both of the past two years (51 catches, 1,034 yards, 12 TDs in 2019, 55 catches, 1,099 yards, 8 TDs in 2020). The dynamic deep threat scored 21 career touchdowns in three seasons at Chapel Hill and averaged a ridiculous 18.7 yard per catch. And he proved to be just as consistent as he is explosive, tallying 50-plus receiving yards in 20 of his last 24 games.  Brown primarily lined up on the left side of the field for North Carolina. He gets off the line well, showing quick feet and suddenness in his movements. He utilizes a very effective stutter-step move that leaves defenders in the dust. He brings high-end acceleration to stress opposing cornerbacks, eating up the cushions of space they give him and forcing them to open their hips. He plays with good balance and body control, and catches the ball in stride to keep moving downfield without gearing down. He runs with a calm helmet when tracking the football downfield, and can extend to reel in overthrown passes. He didn’t run a huge variety of routes but he isn’t a bad route-runner; he shows the quickness and agility to work in more comeback routes, out-routes, and drag routes to his repertoire. He’s not a devastating blocker but gives effort in stalk-blocking downfield. Brown was primarily a deep ball specialist for the Tar Heels, and he still needs to grow other branches on his route tree. He had a handful of drops."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Tylan Wallace","year":2021,"rank":64,"height":72,"weight":185,"position":"Wide","college":"State","pros":"Wallace is a productive, dynamic downfield threat who makes plays above the rim and can create after the catch.","cons":"He struggles at times getting off the line and into his route. He’s a dangerous deep threat but needs to develop a more well-rounded repertoire of routes.","similar_player":"MICHAEL GALLUP","grade":"Junior","age":21,"main_selling_point":"TENACIOUS, PLAYMAKING PASS CATCHER who’s dangerous deep, wins at the catch point, and picks up chunks of yards after the catch.","description":"TENACIOUS, PLAYMAKING PASS CATCHER who’s dangerous deep, wins at the catch point, and picks up chunks of yards after the catch., Field-Tilting Speed, Sure Hands","scouting_report":"Wallace has a slender, athletic frame. The former four-star recruit is a savvy playmaker who broke out as a true sophomore in 2018, catching 86 passes for a Power Five–leading 1,491 yards and 12 touchdowns in 13 games. He caught another 53 balls for 903yards and eight touchdowns in 2019 but his season was cut short after eight games due to a torn ACL. Wallace returned to school and proved that his knee had healed in 2020, catching 59 passes for 922 yards and six touchdowns in 10 games. Wallace is a big-play machine: He averaged 16.8 yards per reception in his career and tallied 43 contested catches over the past three years, most in FBS, per PFF. He has excellent ball-tracking talent, knows how to position himself to dominate at the catch point, and creates separation late in his route with subtle tugs or push-offs. He brings a ball-winner mentality on 50-50 passes and regularly goes up over the top of a defender to pluck the ball. He shows excellent balance through contact and emerges from traffic unscathed. He has good start-stop acceleration and is dangerous after the catch. Wallace is tough, physical, and competitive; he always seems to be chirping or going back and forth with opposing corners.  Wallace can get forced off his route by physical press coverage and is too often a beat slow to get into his route. He has the speed to make plays downfield but was less consistent getting himself open in the short area."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Rashad Weaver","year":2021,"rank":65,"height":77,"weight":270,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Pitt","pros":"Weaver combines strength, length, and savvy techniques at the defensive end spot and has the skill set to start from day one.","cons":"He’s not a pure speed rusher and lacks an explosive element to his game.","similar_player":"MICHAEL JOHNSON","grade":"Rs Senior","age":23,"main_selling_point":"PRODUCTIVE AND POWERFUL DEFENSIVE END with elite length and a repertoire of effective pass rush moves.","description":"PRODUCTIVE AND POWERFUL DEFENSIVE END with elite length and a repertoire of effective pass rush moves., Pro-Ready Frame, Pass-Rush Talent","scouting_report":"Weaver has a big, rugged frame with broad shoulders and long arms. The former three-star recruit recovered well from a torn ACL that robbed him of the entire 2019 season, winning first-team All-American honors in 2020 after tallying 35 tackles, including 14.5 tackles for loss, with 7.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, and an ACC-best 48 pressures. In his three seasons at Pitt, he racked up 17.0 sacks, 34.5 tackles for a loss, nine pass knockdowns, and five forced fumbles in 35 games. Weaver has very good length and knows how to use that to his advantage. With a condor’s wingspan, he’s tough to run around on the edge and brings a very wide tackle radius, snaring quarterbacks and ball-carriers in his area. He keeps offensive linemen off his frame, sets a hard edge, and can bat down passes.  As a pass rusher, he throws his elbows around. He brings good agility and ankle flexion, and has an effective cross-chop move to discard tackles’ hands and get them lunging. Weaver has a burgeoning spin move; he’ll need to tighten it up a bit at the next level, but it could be a signature move for him in the future. And he uses a good inside counter move, an almost Euro-step-type maneuver where he feints outside before jumping back into the B-gap. Weaver is tall but plays with great leverage and uses his long-arm stab to create a bull-rush.   Weaver is a power player but lacks twitchy movement traits. He lumbers around a bit and doesn’t consistently threaten the edge with his first step. He’ll have to lean on technique and power at the next level."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Ronnie Perkins","year":2021,"rank":66,"height":75,"weight":251,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Oklahoma","pros":"Perkins flies around as an edge rusher, utilizing multiple techniques to beat blocks and disrupt the pocket; he’s tough, physical, and productive.","cons":"He’s undersized and stiff as a rusher.","similar_player":"DEE FORD","grade":"Junior","age":21,"main_selling_point":"PRODUCTIVE, HIGH-MOTOR EDGE RUSHER who plays with good burst and top-notch physicality.","description":"PRODUCTIVE, HIGH-MOTOR EDGE RUSHER who plays with good burst and top-notch physicality., Short-Area Quickness, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Perkins has a thick, well-built frame with powerful legs and a chiseled, muscular upper half. A former four-star recruit, he was a three-year contributor for the Sooners and racked up 5.0 sacks and 8.0 TFL as a freshman in 2018, 6.0 sacks and 13.5 TFL as a sophomore, then another 5.5 sacks and 10.5 TFL in just six games last year. Perkins rushes from both two- and three-point stances, and can be deployed from multiple spots on the defensive line. He brings a quick first step and threatens the edge, giving opposing tackles a tough challenge, a burst that helps him convert speed to power to overwhelm opponents. He marries his feet to his hands to slip and slide off blocks and shoot into the backfield, and brings an effective swim move, push-pull move, and cross-chop move to the table. He dips his shoulder to get underneath blockers and into the backfield, can knife through the line on stunts, and has tremendous closing speed to the quarterback or ball-carrier. Perkins is an aggressive run defender who takes that part of his game seriously. He plays hard, shows good awareness to keep track of the runner, and looks to deliver big hits. He brings plenty of speed to chase plays down from the backside or from behind.  Perkins is undersized and can get overwhelmed by bigger, stronger blockers. He’s a bit stiff and upright as a rusher and lacks bendy lateral agility. He can get washed down the line or pushed off his spot against double teams or road-grading offensive linemen. He served a five-game suspension to start 2020 after a failed drug test prior to the team’s Bowl Game in 2019."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Walker Little","year":2021,"rank":67,"height":79,"weight":309,"position":"Tackle","college":"Stanford","pros":"Little has an ideal combination of size, athleticism, and power to develop into a top-tier left tackle.","cons":"He missed all but one game in 2019 with a knee injury, and opted out in 2020, forcing decision-makers and scouts to make their evaluations on two-year-old tape.","similar_player":"TAYLOR DECKER","grade":"Senior","age":22,"main_selling_point":"ATHLETIC FORMER TOP RECRUIT with length, movement skills, and sky-high upside―but just one game played over the past two years.","description":"ATHLETIC FORMER TOP RECRUIT with length, movement skills, and sky-high upside―but just one game played over the past two years., Pro-Ready Frame, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Little has a long, athletic frame and looks and moves like a power forward. A former high school standout in basketball, track, and football, he appeared in nine games for the Cardinal as a true freshman before solidifying his starting spot on the blind side as a sophomore. But he suffered a season-ending knee injury after just one game in 2019 and then subsequently opted out of the 2020 season. The lack of tape from the past two seasons makes him tough to evaluate, but he has the natural athleticism and blocking talent that teams will be willing to bet on. Little has a smooth, balanced pass set and plays with good knee-bend and light feet. He punches with his inside arm and locks it out, controlling the rush. He’s aware of stunts and picks them up seamlessly. And he plays with torque and leverage in the run game.  Little can get caught leaning into run blocks and too often gets pulled out over his feet. That lack of balance at times leads him to fall off blocks. He gets too wide in his pass set occasionally, and becomes susceptible to counter moves inside. Sometimes he’s late to punch or misses with his hands altogether, letting defenders get into his chest where they can push him around. His progression as a player has been stunted by almost two years away from the field."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Brady Christensen","year":2021,"rank":68,"height":78,"weight":300,"position":"Tackle","college":"Byu","pros":"Christiansen’s an experienced and durable lineman with the athleticism, light feet, and fundamental technique to man the blind side at the next level.","cons":"He’s an older prospect who lacks the arm length that some teams look for at left tackle.","similar_player":"GARRETT BOLLES","grade":"Rs Junior","main_selling_point":"DEPENDABLE, ATHLETIC LEFT TACKLE who plays with light feet, good balance, and a savvy feel for positioning.","description":"DEPENDABLE, ATHLETIC LEFT TACKLE who plays with light feet, good balance, and a savvy feel for positioning., Refined Technique, Short-Area Quickness, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Christiansen has a rugged, well-built frame with below-average arm length (32.25 inches). A consensus All-American in 2020, he’s a remarkably reliable left tackle who started 38 straight games over the past three seasons and allowed just four quarterback hits on 680 career pass-blocking snaps, per PFF. He posted a 4.89-second 40-yard dash, a 34-inch vert, and an astounding 10-foot-4-inch broad jump at his pro day―and that athleticism shows up on tape. He’s smooth and light on his feet in pass protection, and plays with good balance and coordination as a blocker. He brings excellent mirroring skills, and can reset and re-anchor when driven off his spot. He shows a strong feel for positioning when moving and blocking downfield.  Christiansen takes good angles in the run game but isn’t going to consistently overwhelm opponents with pure power. He’s a good grappler but could struggle dropping anchor against power rushers. There are snaps where he over-sets to the edge and allows rushers back inside. And he can get caught lunging when he’s not squared up with a pass rusher. He’s an older prospect who turns 24 in September (he spent two years in New Zealand on an LDS mission after high school and then redshirted one season)."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Dillon Radunz","year":2021,"rank":69,"height":78,"weight":298,"position":"Tackle","college":"State","pros":"Radunz combines athleticism, balance, and physicality at the tackle position; he plays with an edge and finishes blocks.","cons":"He played at a lower level of competition and could struggle to handle the speed and strength of NFL rushers","similar_player":"EZRA CLEVELAND","grade":"Rs Senior","age":22,"main_selling_point":"LONG, ATHLETIC LEFT TACKLE who plays with light feet in pass protection and plenty of physicality in the run game.","description":"LONG, ATHLETIC LEFT TACKLE who plays with light feet in pass protection and plenty of physicality in the run game., Smooth Footwork, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Radunz has a tall, low-cut, athletic build. The former high school basketball standout posted 32 straight starts for the powerhouse Bison, and won first-team AP All-American and first-team Missouri Valley Football Conference honors in 2019 for the FCS national champions. Radunz plays with a wide-set, balanced base and has smooth footwork and good knee bend in pass protection. He mirrors well to stick with countermoves to the inside, digs his heels in to stymie bull-rush attempts, and gave up just 24 career pressures on 715 career pass-blocking snaps, per Pro Football Focus.  Radunz moves his feet well to seal off defenders in the run game. He brings a physical style and looks to deliver punishment when he can. He racked up plenty of knockdowns in college and plays to the whistle. Radunz is an easy mover in space; can pull to the outside, target, and neutralize defenders; and should be an effective blocker on screens at the next level. He creates movement on down blocks. He was a Senior Bowl invite who won Overall Practice Player of the Week in Mobile. His athleticism and movement skills were apparent at his pro day, especially in his short-shuttle (4.53 seconds) and three-cone (7.27 seconds) times.   Radunz is inconsistent with his hand placement and can overextend when trying to land a punch, allowing edge rushers around him on the outside. He seemed to struggle with speed rushers. He’s a bit undersized and may need to develop more functional strength to hold up in the NFL. He played against inferior competition at the FCS level and in a run-heavy offense, so adapting to the explosiveness and power of NFL edge rushers will be a process. He may project best as a guard at the next level."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Pat Freiermuth","year":2021,"rank":70,"height":77,"weight":258,"position":"Tight","college":"State","pros":"Freiermuth brings the skill set and mentality to excel as a versatile Y tight end, possessing both blocking chops and the ability to get downfield and make catches.","cons":"He’s not an explosive mover and could struggle to separate downfield.","similar_player":"TYLER HIGBEE","grade":"Junior","age":22,"main_selling_point":"BIG, COMPETITIVE Y TIGHT END who plays an aggressive brand of football. He’s physical as a blocker and tough to bring down after the catch.","description":"BIG, COMPETITIVE Y TIGHT END who plays an aggressive brand of football. He’s physical as a blocker and tough to bring down after the catch. , Instinctual Playmaking, Sure Hands, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Freiermuth has an athletic frame with a powerful, well-built lower half.  He lines up from multiple spots in the formation, working as an in-line blocker, as a pass-catcher from the slot, and on the outside in isolation looks. A former four-star recruit, he turned down offers from LSU, Ohio State, and Notre Dame, among others, to enroll at Penn State. He hit the ground running as a freshman at Happy Valley, catching 26 balls for 368 yards and eight touchdowns in 13 games. He followed up with a 43-catch, 507-yard, seven-touchdown line in 2019 and then grabbed 23 catches for 310 yards and a score in four games in 2020, with his season cut short by a shoulder injury. Freiermuth’s 16 career touchdowns ranks first among tight ends in Penn State program history.  Freiermuth has quickness in the short area and can shake a linebacker or safety on two-way go-routes over the middle of the field. He’s tough, physical, and feisty, both before and after the catch, and you won’t see him backing down from anybody (he even got a little chippy with Chase Young in the team’s 2019 matchup with Ohio State). He’s fearless over the middle of the field; he catches the ball, absorbs big hits, and holds on to pick up a few extra tough yards. He rumbles after the catch, tearing through contact and doling out some punishment on his own. Plus, he’s a tenacious blocker in the run game, and looks to lock horns and run his feet to create movement.  Freiermuth lacks an extra gear as an athlete and isn’t going to run away from a defense or consistently threaten deep. He could have trouble beating sticky man coverage, and was caught from behind in the open field a number of times."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Ifeatu Melifonwu","year":2021,"rank":71,"height":75,"weight":213,"position":"Defensive Back","college":"Syracuse","pros":"Melifonwu has the playmaking traits to develop into a very good starter at the next level; he boasts prototype length and athleticism wrapped up in a physical style.","cons":"He can be a bit slow mirroring speedier receivers downfield. A hamstring injury caused him to miss games in 2018, and he missed more games with a lower body injury in 2019.","similar_player":"ANTONIO CROMARTIE","grade":"Rs Junior","age":21,"main_selling_point":"PHYSICAL, SUPREMELY ATHLETIC CORNER with excellent length, ball skills, and instincts in coverage.","description":"PHYSICAL, SUPREMELY ATHLETIC CORNER with excellent length, ball skills, and instincts in coverage., Infinite Upside, Coverage Chops, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Melifonwu has a tall, slender build with very long arms. A former three-star recruit who also starred in track, basketball, and lacrosse in high school, he’s an outstanding athlete who ran the 40-yard dash in 4.48 seconds at his pro day while jumping 41.5 inches in the vert and 11-foot-2 inches in the broad jump. His brother, Obi, was drafted by the Raiders in the second round of the 2017 draft and currently plays for the 49ers. Melifonwu was a two-year starter for Syracuse; he notched two picks and eight passes defensed in nine games in 2019 then won second team All-ACC honors while grabbing one interception and breaking up another nine passes in 2020.  Melifonwu offers rare length for the position. He plays in both press and off-coverage looks, showing good balance in his back-pedal and the ability to stay low in his stance to mirror and match downfield. He reads the quarterback's eyes to jump routes in front of him, and has a savvy feel for using the sideline as leverage, utilizing his length to position himself between quarterback and receiver. Melifonwu is physical in coverage and arrives at the ball in a flash when driving on routes. He uses his arms as vines to reach past receivers and bat the ball down. And he’s a strong, physical tackler who takes on blockers with a fury then wraps up to finish with authority.  Melifonwu could struggle to match steps with smaller, shiftier pass-catchers at the next level. He makes things too easy for opposing receivers at times in off-coverage looks, and he missed a handful of tackles in space. He occasionally gave up the edge instead of forcing pass-catchers or running backs back to the inside."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Paulson Adebo","year":2021,"rank":72,"height":73,"weight":190,"position":"Defensive Back","college":"Stanford","pros":"Adebo combines size, length, athleticism, and elite ball-hawking talent.","cons":"He’s a bit stiff when changing directions or turning to run in coverage, and his aggressiveness can be a double-edged sword","similar_player":"BYRON MAXWELL","grade":"Senior","main_selling_point":"LONG, AGGRESSIVE COVER CORNER with good size, playmaking instincts, and high-end ball-hawking skills","description":"LONG, AGGRESSIVE COVER CORNER with good size, playmaking instincts, and high-end ball-hawking skills, Coverage Chops, Instinctual Playmaking, Pro-Ready Frame","scouting_report":"Adebo is a tall, long-limbed cornerback with a well-built frame. A former four-star recruit who also excelled in high school basketball and track, he originally committed to Notre Dame before changing his mind and choosing Stanford. After redshirting his first season in Palo Alto, Adebo broke onto the scene in 2018 and showed off rare ball-hawking skills, tallying 17 pass deflections and four interceptions in 13 games. He did much of the same in 2019, collecting another 10 passes defensed and four interceptions in nine games. He opted out of the 2020 season.  Adebo shows an understanding of route concepts, passing off one receiver and picking up another in zone looks. He’s rough and physical in coverage, disrupting receivers’ routes and timing. His length shows up in coverage time and time again; he whips his arms into opponents at the catch point, looking to rake away the pass or dislodge the ball. He uses the sideline as leverage and makes it tough for quarterbacks to drop a pass in over the top of the coverage. And even when it looks like a receiver has a step on him, he makes up the gap at the last second to get a hand into the passing lane. He undercuts routes and shows good timing for when to break on the ball. He’s a physical and aggressive tackler who is not afraid to stick his face in the fan and take on a running back in the hole.  Adebo’s aggressiveness in breaking on passes can make him susceptible to double moves. He is a bit stiff flipping his hips to stay in phase with receivers. He gets grabby at times and could get called for penalties at the next level."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Deonte Brown","year":2021,"rank":73,"height":76,"weight":350,"position":"Guard","college":"Alabama","pros":"Brown combines a massive, powerful frame with consistent technique; he’s a battle-tested, plug-and-play starter at either guard spot.","cons":"He gets caught out over his skis at times and may lack the mobility to play in some zone-blocking schemes.","similar_player":"GABE JACKSON","grade":"Rs Senior","main_selling_point":"POWERFUL, PEOPLE-MOVING GUARD who’s built like a wrecking ball, blocks with remarkable consistency, and is just about impossible to move off his spot.","description":"POWERFUL, PEOPLE-MOVING GUARD who’s built like a wrecking ball, blocks with remarkable consistency, and is just about impossible to move off his spot., Bulldozer Power","scouting_report":"Brown is a big, wide-bodied offensive lineman with a uniquely squat frame. The former four-star recruit got five starts at left guard as a sophomore in 2018, played another eight games at right guard in 2019, and won first-team All-SEC honors in 2020 after starting 13 games at left guard. He drops a heavy anchor in pass protection and plays low with a wide base, helping him mirror pass rushers and pick up stunts in front of him. Defenders can’t go through him, and he’s so wide it’s tough to go around him, too. Brown didn’t allow a sack in the past three seasons, per PFF. In the run game, he plays with incredible torque, frequently lifting opponents up and tossing them out of the way, and he throws his weight around, creating movement at the point of attack. Brown brings the versatility to play either guard spot. Brown can get caught lunging when trying to deliver a blow. He throws his shoulder into blockers instead of using his hands, and could be susceptible to countermoves. He ends up on the ground a bit too often. He lacks length, is a guard only, and is a bit heavy-footed. He’s hit and miss when targeting in space."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Amari Rodgers","year":2021,"rank":74,"height":70,"weight":210,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Clemson","pros":"Rodgers is a versatile playmaker with the ball in his hands; he’s fearless over the middle of the field, breaks tackles, and brings the versatility to be deployed out of the backfield.","cons":"He’s small, lacks elite speed, and may be a slot only in the NFL.","similar_player":"MINI DEEBO SAMUEL","grade":"Senior","age":21,"main_selling_point":"PHYSICAL, PLAYMAKING SLOT RECEIVER who is tough over the middle of the field, breaks tackles after the catch, and offers positional versatility to line up in the backfield.","description":"PHYSICAL, PLAYMAKING SLOT RECEIVER who is tough over the middle of the field, breaks tackles after the catch, and offers positional versatility to line up in the backfield., Rare Versatility, Short-Area Quickness","scouting_report":"Rodgers has a short, thick frame with a muscular lower half. A former four-star recruit, he’s the son of former NFL player Tee Martin and won the Tennessee Mr. Football award twice at Knoxville Catholic High. Rodgers was a three-year contributor for the Tigers and broke out as the team’s leading pass catcher in 2020, reeling in 77 passes for 1,020 yards and seven touchdowns. He’s a dynamic athlete who plays with incredible balance and body control. He has the ability to go up in the air, twist, pluck the football, and land before making his way downfield in one smooth motion. He has good hands to catch the ball away from his frame and shows no fear catching the ball in traffic.  Rodgers has very good start-stop quickness, and is a powerful runner in the open field. He is made of cement, and would-be tacklers regularly slip or bounce off him. He stiff-arms opponents, shows the burst to obliterate defenders’ pursuit angles, and is elusive in the short area, bobbing, weaving, and shrugging off arm tackle attempts. Unsurprisingly, teams asked Rodgers to go through some running back drills at Clemson’s pro day, and he looked like a natural. He’ll likely remain a receiver at the next level, but he brings intriguing versatility to line up all over the formation. Rodgers is also a dangerous punt and kick returner.  Rodgers suffered a torn ACL in spring football prior to the 2019 season, but showed Wolverine-like Healing Factor and returned to the field after approximately five months. He does lack size and length, though, and his catch radius leaves something to be desired. He’s quick, but isn’t an elite burner. He has a few drops on tape, and he may be limited to slot duties at the next level."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Amon-ra St. Brown","year":2021,"rank":75,"height":73,"weight":195,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Usc","pros":"St. Brown is a strong route runner who tracks the ball well downfield, is dangerous in the red zone, and brings experience both on the outside and in the slot.","cons":"He lacks elite speed and quickness, had some drops on tape, and may be viewed as a slot only in the NFL.","similar_player":"ROBERT WOODS","grade":"Junior","age":21,"main_selling_point":"ST. BROWN IS A SAVVY ROUTE RUNNER who plays with excellent body control, toughness at the catch point, and elusiveness after the catch.","description":"ST. BROWN IS A SAVVY ROUTE RUNNER who plays with excellent body control, toughness at the catch point, and elusiveness after the catch. , Sure Hands, Short-Area Quickness, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"St. Brown has a well-built, chiseled frame and plays with a technical prowess and smooth athleticism that should help his transition to the pros. A former five-star recruit, the Anaheim native turned down an offer from Alabama to stay close to home at USC. He hit the ground running for the Trojans, reeling in 60 passes for 750 yards and three scores as a true freshman. He followed that up with a breakout campaign in 2019, tallying 77 receptions for 1,042 yards and six touchdowns, then grabbed another 41 catches for 478 yards and seven scores in six games last year. St. Brown comes from a family of athletes: His father was a two-time Mr. Universe and a three-time Mr. World in the 1980s, and his brother, Equanimeous, plays for the Packers.  St. Brown played frequently from the slot in 2019 then moved primarily to the outside in 2020. He has quick feet, strong hands, and a big catch radius, and he uses fundamental hands technique to reel in off-target throws. He’s got excellent body control in the air, is tough at the catch point, and is dangerous on isolation routes in the low red zone; he brings an alpha mentality in that area and should be a frequent end zone target for the team that drafts him. St. Brown is a tough runner after the catch and has quickness in the short area to make defenders miss.  St. Brown lacks twitched-up speed or high-end explosiveness. His yards-per-catch average dropped from 13.5 to 11.7 when playing outside in 2020—and some teams may see him more as a slot receiver at the next level."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Chazz Surratt","year":2021,"rank":76,"height":74,"weight":227,"position":"Linebacker North","college":"Carolina","pros":"Surratt boasts a combination of athleticism, natural playmaking instincts, and untapped potential.","cons":"He’s inconsistent as a tackler, raw at linebacker, and lacks elite size at the position.","similar_player":"JAYON BROWN","grade":"Rs Senior","age":24,"main_selling_point":"ATHLETIC AND HYPERPRODUCTIVE LINEBACKER who lacks experience at the position but brings a versatile skill set.","description":"ATHLETIC AND HYPERPRODUCTIVE LINEBACKER who lacks experience at the position but brings a versatile skill set., Coverage Chops, Rare Versatility","scouting_report":"Surratt is a well-built, athletic linebacker with an intriguing set of tools. A former three-star recruit and Gatorade North Carolina Player of the Year as a high school quarterback, he made seven starts at that position as a redshirt freshman in 2017 before falling down the depth chart in 2018 and switching to linebacker in 2019. That season, he led the team with 15.0 tackles for a loss, 6.5 sacks, and 10 quarterback hurries. He made another 11 starts in 2020, tallying 91 tackles with 6.0 sacks, 7.5 tackles for a loss, three passes defensed, and a forced fumble in 11 games. Surratt lacks experience at the position but is an ascending playmaker with good size, range, and instincts. He flies around the field and looks to deliver the big hit. He keeps his head on a swivel in his zone drops and reads route concepts like you’d expect a former quarterback to, identifying receivers coming into his area so he can jump into the passing lane. He lined up off the ball primarily but showed some chops as a situational rusher and blitzer. Has some juice off the edge.  Surratt flies around but comes in a bit high at times, and that causes him to miss some tackles. He sometimes took bad angles or misplayed his assignments. He’s a bit undersized."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Josh Myers","year":2021,"rank":77,"height":77,"weight":312,"position":"Center Ohio","college":"State","pros":"Myers combines length, athleticism, and power at the center position and has the versatility to kick out to either guard spot.","cons":"He has the tendency to lunge and needs to be more consistent with his hands. His late-season foot injury could be a concern.","similar_player":"MITCH MORSE","grade":"Rs Junior","main_selling_point":"LONG, STURDY OFFENSIVE LINEMAN with light feet, a heavy anchor, and the versatility to play either center or guard.","description":"LONG, STURDY OFFENSIVE LINEMAN with light feet, a heavy anchor, and the versatility to play either center or guard., Pro-Ready Frame, Elite Athleticism, Short-Area Quickness","scouting_report":"Myers has a burly, wide-bodied frame with good length and plenty of power. A former four-star recruit, he manned the center spot for the Buckeyes the past two seasons and won first-team All-Big-10 honors in 2020, finishing the year as a finalist for the Rimington Trophy. Meyers plays with a balanced, wide base in pass protection and sets a strong anchor. He keeps his head on a swivel and meets blitzers like a brick wall. He’s an athletic mover who’s light on his feet, covers ground as a puller, and executes blocks at the second level. He shows a good feel for combination blocks and for moving on to second-level targets. He has strong hands, locking up with defenders using an effective long-arm stab to hold bull-rushers at bay. His length and mobility give him the versatility to play all three interior spots.  There were times that Myers dropped his head and lunged when grappling with a defender. He doesn’t consistently use his hands, too often looking to drop a shoulder into defenders and lay a hit. He’s a bit too aggressive blocking in space and occasionally flails when trying to take on defenders. He gave up six sacks over the past two seasons, per Pro Football Focus. He suffered a turf toe injury in the Big Ten Championship Game, aggravated it in games against Clemson and Alabama, and subsequently had surgery after the season."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Quinn Meinerz","year":2021,"rank":78,"height":75,"weight":320,"position":"Guard","college":"Wisconsin-whitewater","pros":"Meinerz is an energetic, immovable interior lineman who combines athleticism, power, and versatility to play either guard or center.","cons":"His lack of experience against top-level competition could give teams pause.","similar_player":"ALI MARPET","grade":"Senior","main_selling_point":"TENACIOUS SMALL-SCHOOL LINEMAN with the athleticism, power, and competitive fire that translates to the pros.","description":"TENACIOUS SMALL-SCHOOL LINEMAN with the athleticism, power, and competitive fire that translates to the pros., Bulldozer Power, Elite Athleticism, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Meinerz has a rugged, low-cut frame with a barrel chest and long arms. A former zero-star recruit who failed to attract any FCS or FBS offers, he took his talents to Division III power Wisconsin-Whitewater, logging 29 starts over his final two seasons there (the team’s season was canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic) while earning first-team All-American honors in 2019. That performance, along with an impressive workout video that highlighted the work he’d put in during the off-year, helped Meinerz earn a pivotal Senior Bowl invite. He really caught scouts’ eyes in Mobile, putting on a dominant performance before being voted the top offensive lineman for the national team. Meinerz is a former high school wrestler and it shows: He grapples, uproots, and moves defenders off the ball and uses excellent leverage and upper-body power to generate push at the point of attack. He stonewalls loopers and stunts. And he brings versatility to play either guard or center.  He can be a bit too aggressive as a blocker and become susceptible to push-pull moves. He’s a little top heavy as a blocker and ends up on the ground too often. He has very little experience against top competition, and the Senior Bowl represents his only 2020 tape."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Richie Grant","year":2021,"rank":79,"height":72,"weight":197,"position":"Safety","college":"Ucf","pros":"Grant combines instincts, ball skills, and athleticism and plays with a tenacious mentality.","cons":"He lacks awareness carrying pass catchers through traffic. He turns 24 in November.","similar_player":"KAREEM JACKSON","grade":"Rs Senior","age":23,"main_selling_point":"RANGY, INSTINCTIVE DEFENSIVE BACK who plays with an aggressive style and brings top-tier ball-hawking skills.","description":"RANGY, INSTINCTIVE DEFENSIVE BACK who plays with an aggressive style and brings top-tier ball-hawking skills., Coverage Chops, Instinctual Playmaking, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Grant has a well-built, muscular frame with long arms. A former all-state defensive back and two-star wide receiver recruit, he focused on defense when landing at UCF, earning first-team All-AAC honors back-to-back-to-back in 2018, 2019, and 2020. He logged 33 starts over the last three seasons and built a reputation as a ball hawk, racking up a combined 21 passes defensed, 10 interceptions, and five forced fumbles. He capped his illustrious career by winning top safety honors for the American Team at the Senior Bowl.  Grant has the speed, range, and instincts to man the single-high spot but lines up all over the defense, getting reps over the slot and in the box. He plays with an aggressive demeanor, regularly chirping at opponents, and he seems determined to make his presence known. He has a smooth backpedal in coverage and can flip his hips and run with tight ends. He plays the ball well, showing good ball skills. He’s a rangy defender, triggering quickly and flying around the field. He comes downhill with authority.  Grant occasionally gets caught peeking in the backfield and gives up a big play. He too often got held up in traffic created by mesh concepts and lost a few steps (or got knocked off his feet) in coverage. He comes in high at times and slips off tackles. He’s an older prospect who will turn 24 during his rookie season."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Aaron Banks","year":2021,"rank":80,"height":78,"weight":330,"position":"Guard Notre","college":"Dame","pros":"Banks is a big, bowling ball of a lineman with people-moving power as a run blocker and a wide, brick-wall stance in the passing game.","cons":"Balance can be an issue at times and he needs to improve hand placement and footwork to excel at the next level.","similar_player":"SOLOMON KINDLEY","grade":"Senior","main_selling_point":"BURLY, POWERFUL LINEMAN who plays with consistency in pass protection, moves bodies in the run game, and brings an intimidating presence to the line.","description":"BURLY, POWERFUL LINEMAN who plays with consistency in pass protection, moves bodies in the run game, and brings an intimidating presence to the line., Bulldozer Power, Pro-Ready Frame","scouting_report":"Banks has a wide-bodied build with a powerful lower half and good length. A former four-star recruit, he was a three-year starter at left guard for the Fighting Irish (he also got a few snaps at left tackle) and earned first-team All-American honors in 2020. He’s a dependable pass protector who gave up just two sacks on 1,219 pass-blocking snaps over the past three seasons, per Pro Football Focus. He plays with a wide, balanced base, drops a heavy anchor, and has the length to make it tough for defenders to run around him. He shows awareness to pass off and pick up stunts, and utilizes a strong, heavy punch to lock in on an opponent's chest, control the rush, and keep them at an arm's length. He’s a road-grader in the run game, consistently shocking defenders off the line and driving them out of the play. Banks has the tendency to shoot his hands wide or off the mark, causing him to fall off blocks and lose his balance. He drops his eyes at times and gets caught out over his skis. He ends up on the ground a bit too much. And he stops his feet occasionally, allowing defenders to rip past him."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Josh Palmer","year":2021,"rank":81,"height":74,"weight":210,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Tennessee","pros":"Palmer is a savvy pass catcher with vertical speed, excellent body control, and extraordinarily strong hands.","cons":"He never produced big numbers in college and will need to prove he can get open consistently at the short and intermediate levels.","similar_player":"COREY DAVIS","grade":"Senior","age":21,"main_selling_point":"PHYSICAL AND COMPETITIVE PASS CATCHER with field-stretching speed, ball-tracking skills, and very strong hands.","description":"PHYSICAL AND COMPETITIVE PASS CATCHER with field-stretching speed, ball-tracking skills, and very strong hands., Field-Tilting Speed, Sure Hands, Pro-Ready Frame","scouting_report":"Palmer has a thick, muscled frame with long arms. A native of Toronto, he moved to Florida in high school and excelled in basketball, track, and football, eventually earning a three-star recruiting rating on the gridiron. He was one of the few bright spots in the Volunteers’ subpar passing game in 2020, leading the team with 33 catches for 475 yards and four touchdowns in 2020 in a primary deep threat role (overall, that offense mustered just 14 passing touchdowns in 10 games). Palmer got a better chance to impress scouts at the Senior Bowl, though, where he showcased precise route-running, ball-tracking skills, and catch-point prowess. The Volunteers standout has very good body control to go up high for the ball, showing a good understanding of how to keep a defender on his hip and then create separation when the ball arrives. He’s extremely strong, with very reliable hands. He has little trouble with high-velocity throws and calmly plucks the ball away from his frame. He played on the outside and in the slot at Tennessee, and proved to have some vertical juice as a deep threat. He got behind both Georgia’s Tyson Campbell and Alabama’s Patrick Surtain for touchdowns in 2020.  Despite flashing big-play potential, Palmer’s production in college was wholly unimpressive, with zero seasons over 500 yards on his résumé. He has good build-up speed and runs sharp routes, but he’s not twitchy in the short area."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Davis Mills","year":2021,"rank":82,"height":76,"weight":225,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Stanford","pros":"Mills is a former five-star recruit with a moldable combination of traits; he has a good frame, a strong, accurate arm, and the mobility to keep plays alive.","cons":"He’s logged just 11 starts in college and has a history of knee injuries that could scare teams off.","similar_player":"SAM DARNOLD","grade":"Senior","age":22,"main_selling_point":"UNPROVEN FORMER TOP RECRUIT who has the tools to develop into a starting-caliber quarterback, but lacks in polish and experience.","description":"UNPROVEN FORMER TOP RECRUIT who has the tools to develop into a starting-caliber quarterback, but lacks in polish and experience., Arm Strength, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Mills has a well-built, athletic frame. A former five-star recruit and the top-ranked pro style passer in the country coming out of high school, he logged just 11 starts at Stanford after suffering multiple knee injuries early in his career and having his season cut short in 2020 by the pandemic. He completed 65.5 percent of his passes in 14 career appearances, tossing 18 touchdowns and eight interceptions while averaging 7.9 yards per attempt. He brings experience operating both from under center and from the shotgun, and looks comfortable turning his back to the defense, snapping his head around, and making throws off play-action. A team captain, Mills is a quick processor with a strong arm and a quick, tight release. He can drive the ball downfield when he needs to but also showed the ability to put some touch on the ball. He’s accurate and confident throwing fades and back-shoulder passes, and is not afraid to stare down the gun barrel and let a pass fly in the face of pressure. Mills showed the willingness to climb the pocket to make passes over the middle of the field, and brings decent mobility to scramble when things break down. He impressed decision-makers and scouts at a rainy and windy pro day in March, running times of 4.58 and 4.66 seconds in the 40-yard dash.  Mills has a glaring lack of live game experience. His accuracy was erratic at times, especially when he was throwing on the move. And there were plays when the timing was off and he looked out of sync with his receivers. His injuries are a concern, and he wore a knee brace all through college."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jay Tufele","year":2021,"rank":83,"height":75,"weight":305,"position":"Interior","college":"Usc","pros":"Tufele brings an ideal combination of size and athleticism to quickly develop into a productive interior pass rusher in an attacking, one-gap scheme.","cons":"He lacks anchor against the run and needs to develop more consistent technique as a rusher.","similar_player":"B.J. HILL","grade":"Rs Junior","age":21,"main_selling_point":"AGGRESSIVE AND ATHLETIC INTERIOR LINEMAN with a quick first step, tremendous power, and the agility to consistently disrupt the pocket.","description":"AGGRESSIVE AND ATHLETIC INTERIOR LINEMAN with a quick first step, tremendous power, and the agility to consistently disrupt the pocket., Short-Area Quickness, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Tufele has a well-built, powerful frame. A former four-star recruit, he wasted little time in establishing himself on USC’s defensive line, tallying 3.0 sacks, 4.5 tackles for a loss, and a blocked field goal in 12 games his freshman year. He followed that up with another 4.5 sacks and 6.5 TFL in 13 games in 2019, then opted out of the 2020 season. Tufele plays with incredible upper body torque, wrenching defenders up and out of their spot on his way into the pocket. He possesses a forceful club move and utilizes effective arm-over swim moves as a rusher. He has a quick first step and snaps out of his stance. He plays low and knows how to dip his shoulder and rip through the line. He can change direction to stay with a scrambling quarterback. Against the run, Tufele deploys an effective long-arm stab to control the rep and keep his eye on the ball-carrier. His motor runs hot and he plays an aggressive brand of football.  Tufele can get driven off the line in the run game, especially against double teams. He can be too content to throw his weight around and hope something happens. There are moments when he loses track of where the ball-carrier is going. He likely lacks the ballast to consistently man two gaps."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Dylan Moses","year":2021,"rank":84,"height":75,"weight":240,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Alabama","pros":"Moses is a former top recruit who combines high-end athleticism with prototype size and length.","cons":"His production never matched the hype and he missed all of 2019 with an ACL tear.","similar_player":"MACK WILSON","grade":"Senior","age":22,"main_selling_point":"LONG, RANGY OFF-BALL LINEBACKER who is a reliable tackler and has a savvy skill for avoiding blocks.","description":"LONG, RANGY OFF-BALL LINEBACKER who is a reliable tackler and has a savvy skill for avoiding blocks., Pro-Ready Frame, Elite Athleticism","scouting_report":"Moses has a tall, chiseled frame with long arms. A former five-star recruit who famously got an offer from LSU as a 14-year old (after running a 4.46-second 40), he logged 31 starts in his Alabama career, totaling 192 tackles, including 21.5 for a loss, plus six sacks, two picks, four passes defensed, and three forced fumbles. Moses is a rangy, twitched-up athlete with loose hips and high-end stop-start acceleration. He lines up in the box, on the edge, and over the slot, and has excellent closing speed. He plays low and balanced, and is a hard-hitting and reliable tackler. Moses is tough to block in space, and does a good job of juking or strafing away from an offensive lineman to make a tackle. He’s a heat-seeking missile when he comes through the line on blitzes, and flashes as a disruptive nickel rusher off the edge. Because of his athleticism and versatile skill set, he could bring untapped potential as a joker piece in a smart defensive coordinator’s scheme.   Moses struggled at times to stack and shed blocks when opponents were able to get their hands on him. He looked slightly tentative in 2020 after returning from the torn ACL that robbed him of the 2019 season, too frequently pulling up and slowing down instead of chasing down plays or delivering a big hit. He’s liable to get caught up in traffic and sealed out of the play, and gets a bit grabby in coverage. He doesn’t show a ton of anticipation when dropping back into a zone, instead just covering an area with his eyes in on the quarterback. He occasionally shoots gaps early and gives up run lanes downfield."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Brevin Jordan","year":2021,"rank":85,"height":75,"weight":245,"position":"Tight End","college":"Miami","pros":"Jordan combines high-effort blocking skills with natural pass-catching talent; he’s dangerous after the catch and could develop into a go-to guy over the short and intermediate middle of the field.","cons":"He lacks explosive athleticism and comes shorter than average at the position; he may lack the size and length to be a regular in-line blocker in the pros.","similar_player":"JONNU SMITH","grade":"Junior","age":20,"main_selling_point":"RUGGED, PLAYMAKING TIGHT END who plays tough, brings versatility to line up all over the formation, and can make defenses pay after the catch.","description":"RUGGED, PLAYMAKING TIGHT END who plays tough, brings versatility to line up all over the formation, and can make defenses pay after the catch., Short-Area Quickness, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Jordan is a burly athlete with well-built lowers and a chiseled upper body. A former four-star recruit who was ranked as the no. 1 tight end in the country by both ESPN.com and 247Sports.com, he made his presence felt as a true freshman in 2018, catching 32 passes for 287 yards and four touchdowns. He followed that up with a 35-catch, 495-yard, two-score line in 11 games in 2019, then tallied 38 catches for 576 yards and seven touchdowns in 2020. He led all tight ends in yards per route run last year, according to PFF (2.42), and notched the highest passer rating when targeted among draft-eligible players at his position (148.7).  Jordan can be deployed in multiple spots in the formation. He uses head and shoulder fakes to sell routes effectively and create separation. He’s a little stiff off the line, but can sink his hips and make a quick cut at the top of his route stem. He eats up green on vertical routes and can surprise middle of field defenders with his speed to stress the seams. He’s not explosive, but he brings build-up speed to create big plays and take the top off a defense. He runs like a freight train after the catch. Jordan is unlikely to function as a true in-line tight end in the NFL but can hold his own blocking in pass protection on the edge. He fights with his hands and mirrors with his feet. He’s more of a wall-off blocker than a road-grader type in the run game, but he does play with physicality in space. Jordan can generate push at the point of attack and creates movement on downblocks, but he ducks his head and lunges too often. Push-pull moves from opponents leave him flailing out over his skis. He lacks height for the position, and that may hinder his ability to transition to full-time Y tight end duties in the pros."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Tutu Atwell","year":2021,"rank":86,"height":69,"weight":165,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Louisville","pros":"Atwell combines high-end speed and short-area quickness with good ball-tracking downfield and very reliable hands. He’s a big play waiting to happen.","cons":"He falls well below normal standards for size in the NFL and some teams may view him as a gadget player only.","similar_player":"MARQUISE BROWN","grade":"Junior","age":21,"main_selling_point":"EXPLOSIVE PLAYMAKER with legit field-tilting speed and elusiveness—but major question marks around his size.","description":"EXPLOSIVE PLAYMAKER with legit field-tilting speed and elusiveness—but major question marks around his size., Field-Tilting Speed, Short-Area Quickness, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Atwell has a very thin, sinewy frame but boasts Ducati-like acceleration and blazing speed. A former three-star recruit as a dual-threat high school quarterback, he made his mark at receiver as a true freshman for Louisville, catching 24 passes for 406 yards and two touchdowns. He broke out as a sophomore in 2019, reeling in 69 passes for 1,272 yards and 11 touchdowns in 13 games, then grabbed another 46 balls for 625 yards and a team-high seven touchdowns in nine games last year. The former Louisville star brings effortless speed to the field, can take the top off a defense from the slot, and eats up big chunks of green with the ball in his hands. He is dangerous on crossing routes and deep over routes, and Louisville frequently deployed him on end arounds, sweeps, and screens. Atwell taps into an extra gear on the field and uses it to destroy pursuit angles. He has excellent balance, has no problem cornering, and he doesn’t lose much speed when he changes direction. He brings a good catch radius for his size and will go up high to reel in a pass or dive to make a highlight-reel grab. He racked up a lot of big plays downfield. And he also brings some experience returning punts.  The son of former star University of Minnesota receiver Chatarius Atwell Sr., Atwell is a significant outlier in size (he weighed in at just 155 pounds at his pro day) but packs plenty of strength into that small frame. According to Bruce Feldman’s Freaks List at The Athletic, Atwell can squat triple his body weight and bench press double his body weight.  Atwell’s lack of bulk will be the main red flag for NFL teams. Past that, he ran a very limited route tree (with a big chunk of his targets coming from behind the line of scrimmage), and wasn’t very technical in the ones he does run, relying more on speed and burst than precision. He may need to land in an offense that can scheme him up targets and get him into space to succeed. And his play strength doesn’t match the reported weight room strength; he was too often jostled around as a blocker and isn’t a ball winner in contested-catch situations."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Kyle Trask","year":2021,"rank":87,"height":77,"weight":240,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Florida","pros":"Trask has ideal size, an aggressive mindset, and the ability to efficiently execute within a scheme.","cons":"He doesn’t offer much out of structure. His accuracy comes and goes and he lacks velocity when forced to throw off-balance.","similar_player":"NICK FOLES","grade":"Rs Senior","age":23,"main_selling_point":"EFFICIENT, POISED POCKET PASSER who plays with toughness and has a knack for distributing the ball to his playmakers.","description":"EFFICIENT, POISED POCKET PASSER who plays with toughness and has a knack for distributing the ball to his playmakers., Pro-Ready Frame, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Trask is a tall, sturdy quarterback with a well-built frame. A former three-star recruit, his path to the draft has been an unusual one: He wasn’t even the starter his final three seasons at Manvel High School (where he backed up current Miami quarterback D'Eriq King) and waited another three years at Florida before getting his opportunity to shine. He did just that, tossing 25 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 12 games for the Gators in 2019 before blowing up as a Heisman finalist in 2020. Trask tossed a national-best 43 touchdowns and just eight picks in 12 games last season. Trask operated primarily out of the shotgun, showing the ability to throw with anticipation and fit passes into tight windows. He proved capable of ripping throws downfield, and showed trust in his receivers to make a play in traffic. He has the ability to alter his velocity to feather touch passes softly into his receivers’ hands, and has a tough-to-stop back-shoulder throw in his repertoire. He’s tough in the pocket and poised in the face of pressure.  Trask plays efficiently within structure but he is not going to provide much when things break down. His velocity falls off a cliff when he’s forced to throw off-platform. He fell away from throws at times and drifted into pressure at others. He threw into double and triple coverage a little too often and his ball placement was spotty, forcing receivers to slide low for a catch or jump up high to corral the pass. He was boosted by a smartly schemed offense that featured high-end playmakers in tight end Kyle Pitts and receiver Kadarius Toney."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Kenneth Gainwell","year":2021,"rank":88,"height":71,"weight":191,"position":"Running Back","college":"Memphis","pros":"Gainwell is a dynamic playmaker who makes defenders miss as a runner and can line up all over the formation as a receiver.","cons":"He’s undersized, won’t pack much power, and some teams may see him as a rotational back only.","similar_player":"AARON JONES","grade":"Rs Sophomore","age":22,"main_selling_point":"DYNAMIC DUAL-THREAT BACK who combines elusiveness as a runner and natural playmaking talent in the passing game.","description":"DYNAMIC DUAL-THREAT BACK who combines elusiveness as a runner and natural playmaking talent in the passing game., Short-Area Quickness, Instinctual Playmaking, Rare Versatility","scouting_report":"Gainwell is a short, compact back with twitchy stop-start acceleration, good vision, a slashing running style, and the ability to slalom through traffic with bounding jump cuts. A former dual-threat quarterback who was named Mississippi’s Mr. Football as a high school senior, Gainwell committed to Memphis as a three-star recruit. He redshirted his freshman year then hit the ground running in 2019, rushing for 1,459 yards and 13 touchdowns while adding 51 catches for 610 yards and three scores. Gainwell has quick, sudden feet to juke and cut to make defenders miss. He’s tough to bring down in space, using stiff-arms and jukes to avoid pursuers. He shows the burst to break a run to the outside, and has a good spin move that leaves defenders flailing. Gainwell lined up all over the formation for the Tigers, and was utilized as a de facto receiver on some plays. He runs sharp routes, shows a feel for separating from coverage from the slot, and has strong, reliable hands, with just three drops on 60 targets, per Pro Football Focus.  Gainwell lacks size and doesn’t pack much power as a runner. He’s not the type of back who will deliver punishment―in fact, too often, he’s the one taking the brunt of contact―and while he brings good short-area agility, he’s not an elite home run hitter."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Trey Sermon","year":2021,"rank":89,"height":73,"weight":215,"position":"Running","college":"State","pros":"Sermon’s a big, tackle-breaking back with intriguing upside; he flashed elite traits in short spurts in college, and some team is going to bet on his talent.","cons":"He never rushed for more than 1,000 yards and showed inconsistencies as a runner throughout his college career.","similar_player":"TODD GURLEY","grade":"Graduate","age":22,"main_selling_point":"BIG, EXPLOSIVE TAILBACK with a scintillating combination of physicality and balance as a runner; a big-play creator both on the ground and in the passing game","description":"BIG, EXPLOSIVE TAILBACK with a scintillating combination of physicality and balance as a runner; a big-play creator both on the ground and in the passing game, Short-Area Quickness, Instinctual Playmaking, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Sermon has a tall, athletic frame and runs with the balance and body control to slalom through the defense and spin away from contact. A former four-star recruit, he spurned offers from Alabama, Georgia, Penn State, Wisconsin, and a litany of other schools before landing at Oklahoma, where he rushed for 744 yards and five touchdowns in 14 games as a freshman. Sermon rushed for 947 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2018, but ceded carries to Kennedy Brooks in 2019 before suffering a season-ending leg injury. He sought greener pastures and transferred to Ohio State, where he rushed for 870 yards and four touchdowns in eight games last year. He put together one of the most impressive three-game stretches for any running back in the nation late in the season, rushing for 112 yards and a score vs. Michigan State, 331 yards and two touchdowns vs. Northwestern, and another 193 yards and a score against Clemson. A shoulder injury knocked him from the team’s national championship loss to Alabama.  Sermon is a slippery runner who brings a physical, intimidating presence to the backfield. He has a slashing style and while he won’t make a ton of defenders miss behind the line of scrimmage, he’s dynamic when running downhill or in a one-cut outside zone system. He shows patience on outside runs, setting up defenders with peeks to one side of a blocker before exploding in the other direction. He’s effective in the read-option game, with a good feel for taking the ball at the mesh point and either cutting it back against the grain or hitting the gas and flying downfield. His jump-cut juke leaves defenders flat-footed in the open field. He makes it tough for defenders to get a solid handle on him, and even when they do, he frequently manages to shake free. He always keeps his feet churning, and has a strong and effective stiff-arm, which he uses to hold defenders off his body and carry them a few extra yards. He’s been known to straight-up leap over a defender. Sermon is dangerous after the catch and has a good feel for letting blocks set up on screen plays. And he is aware in pass protection, showing the ability to square up blitzers and meet them in the hole. Sermon is a bigger-bodied back, but he’s not a pile mover, and nor is he consistent in short yardage situations. He runs a bit too upright at times, opening himself up to big hits. He transferred from Oklahoma after failing to secure the lead back role. He has a concerning injury history (including knee, shoulder, and back injuries), and his lack of consistency in his college career could raise red flags for scouts."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"D'wayne Eskridge","year":2021,"rank":90,"height":69,"weight":190,"position":"Wide","college":"Michigan","pros":"Eskridge is a big play waiting to happen, combining high-end speed with rare suddenness in the short area.","cons":"He’s undersized and may be pigeonholed into slot duties in the NFL. He’s already 24.","similar_player":"JOHN BROWN","grade":"Rs Senior","age":24,"main_selling_point":"DIMINUTIVE BIG-PLAY RECEIVER with lighting-quick feet and home run speed.","description":"DIMINUTIVE BIG-PLAY RECEIVER with lighting-quick feet and home run speed., Field-Tilting Speed, Short-Area Quickness, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Eskridge has a compact, muscular frame and plays with extraordinary speed and acceleration. A former high school track star who won the 100 meter and 200 meter events at the Indiana state championships as a senior (and earned the Mr. Track and Field award), he was a three-star recruit as a running back who signed on at Western Michigan and switched to receiver. He manned that spot his first three years there, then dabbled at both receiver and cornerback as a senior in 2019, notching four pass deflections in four games at corner. But after his season was cut short by a collarbone injury, he redshirted and returned in 2020 as a full-time receiver, collecting 34 catches with career highs in yards (784) and total touchdowns (nine). He impressed scouts at Senior Bowl practices, regularly winning in one-on-ones while displaying quick footwork and take-the-top-off-a-defense speed.  Eskridge plays outside and in the slot, and is sudden off the line of scrimmage, showing the type of quick-twitch acceleration and easy change of direction that helps him shoot past press and get defenders grasping for a cloud of dust. Defenders struggle to keep pace with him on over routes and crossers, and his start-stop agility is off the charts. He is dangerous on comeback and hook routes, regularly hitting the brakes and letting defenders fly right by. And he’s greased lightning in space; give him an inch of green and he’ll take a mile. He flashed the ability to pluck the ball away from his frame. He brings value as a return man. Eskridge lacks size and won’t consistently win with strength at the catch point. He ran a limited route tree and has a small catch radius and average hands. He played at a lower level of competition in the MAC, and missed time in 2019 with a collarbone injury. He may be a slot receiver only."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Seth Williams","year":2021,"rank":91,"height":75,"weight":211,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Auburn","pros":"Williams has no. 1 receiver traits, with size, speed, and an aggressive attitude at the catch point.","cons":"He lacks the short-area quickness to consistently separate and needs to develop more consistency snap in and snap out.","similar_player":"DENZEL MIMS","grade":"Junior","age":21,"main_selling_point":"LONG, ATHLETIC PASS CATCHER who plays with a physical style and wins above the rim.","description":"LONG, ATHLETIC PASS CATCHER who plays with a physical style and wins above the rim., Pro-Ready Frame, Elite Athleticism, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Williams has a tall, athletic frame with long arms and a condor’s wingspan. A former four-star recruit, he boasts a rare combination of height, weight, and speed; he measured in at 6-foot-3 and 211 pounds at his pro day and ran a 4.49 40-yard dash, jumped 37 inches in the vert, and notched a 10-foot-4-inch broad jump. He was a three-year starter for Auburn and led the team in receiving yards his final two seasons, finishing with 17 career touchdowns while averaging 16.1 yards per catch.   Williams lines up both outside and in the slot and brings an alpha mentality to the field. He talks trash, poses over opponents after making a big play, and gets into their faces whenever he gets the opportunity. He’s a contested-catch winner who goes up high to snatch the football. He showed good technique, consistently adjusting his hands to pluck balls away from his frame or go down low to scoop them. He tracks the ball well down the sideline and notched a few one-handed grabs. He’s not jitterbug quick, but has some suddenness after the catch for a taller receiver. He likely would’ve been much more productive with better quarterback play. He brings an aggressive mindset as a blocker and looks to bury opponents in the run game.  Williams is not an elite separator. He can be a beat slow to get off the line, and can get slowed up by physical press coverage at the line. He played hot and cold at times, and got the worst of a matchup with South Carolina cornerback Jaycee Horn in 2020. And he had some issues with drops that he’ll need to clean up."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Dayo Odeyingbo","year":2021,"rank":92,"height":78,"weight":276,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Vanderbilt","pros":"Odeyingbo combines size, athleticism, and versatility; he’s a consistent disruptor who made plays lined up at multiple spots on the line.","cons":"The Achilles tear he suffered in January could give teams pause.","similar_player":"EZEKIEL ANSAH","grade":"Senior","main_selling_point":"LONG, POWERFUL DEFENSIVE LINEMAN who lives in the backfield; brings an intriguing combination of size, first-step burst, and inside-outside versatility.","description":"LONG, POWERFUL DEFENSIVE LINEMAN who lives in the backfield; brings an intriguing combination of size, first-step burst, and inside-outside versatility., Pro-Ready Frame, Pass-Rush Talent, Rare Versatility","scouting_report":"Odeyingbo has a massive, muscular frame with extremely long arms. He measured in at his pro day at 6-foot-5, 285 pounds with 35-inch arms, an absurd 86 ⅜-inch wingspan, and 10 ⅛-inch hands. A former three-star recruit, Odeyingbo has played in 44 games over the past four seasons, racking up 12.0 sacks, 31 tackles for a loss, four pass deflections, a forced fumble, and a pick in that stretch. He gets low into his stance and uncoils at the snap, shooting his hands with a forceful thud to shock opponents. He brings an effective long-arm stab and can lift up offensive tackles and push them back into the pocket. He utilizes cross-chop and club moves to dispatch offensive linemen and power into the pocket, and has a good inside counter swim move to get himself back through the B-gap. He has incredible upper-body torque to wrench blockers out of his way, and his long arms and wide wingspan make it hard for ball carriers to escape his grasp. Odeyingbo sets a mean edge against the run. He has the size and strength to play inside, where his explosive first step gives interior linemen trouble. He has a good spin move that frequently left opponents lunging. Odeyingbo has a high-cut frame and pops upright off the snap, opening himself to losing leverage to a blocker. He can get stalemated when trying to get the edge, and at times lacks effective secondary moves. He’s a power rusher who isn’t going to consistently get low and bend around the corner. Odeyingbo tore his Achilles tendon in January, an injury that could hurt his chances of playing in 2021."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Rhamondre Stevenson","year":2021,"rank":93,"height":72,"weight":247,"position":"Running Back","college":"Oklahoma","pros":"Stevenson’s a bruising back with surprisingly light feet, good vision, and the balance to create yards after contact; he has a three-down skill set.","cons":"He lacks the explosion and burst teams are looking for from a lead back and heads to the pros with a limited number of carries at Oklahoma.","similar_player":"CJ ANDERSON","grade":"Senior","age":23,"main_selling_point":"RUGGED, TACKLE-BREAKING BACK with an intriguing combination of elusiveness and size.","description":"RUGGED, TACKLE-BREAKING BACK with an intriguing combination of elusiveness and size., Bulldozer Power, Short-Area Quickness, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Stevenson has a square, muscular build and runs with excellent balance, light feet, and a silky smooth style. A former three-star recruit out of high school, he took the JUCO route to Oklahoma because of academic issues. After dominating at Cerritos College (he rushed for 2,111 yards―191.9 yards per game―and 16 touchdowns in 2018), he landed with the Sooners and settled into a rotational role in 2019, rushing for 515 yards and six touchdowns on 64 totes. He boosted those numbers last season, netting 665 yards and seven scores on the ground while adding 211 yards through the air.  Stevenson’s numbers over the past two seasons were anything but eye-popping, but his combination of elusiveness and tackle-breaking prowess was apparent. He plays under control and has quick feet for a big man, keeping his weight centered when making jump cuts and jukes. Defenders slip and sluff off him, and he’s deft at avoiding head-on impacts so he can power through arm tackle attempts. He spins away from contact and churns out positive yards, and finished second in the country in forced missed tackles per carry last year, per Pro Football Focus. He has a low center of gravity, making him an ideal option in goal-line situations. He showed a natural feel for outside zone runs, with a knack for picking his cutback lane and shooting through gaps. He has good vision to set up second-level defenders and force them to misstep or overrun an angle. He’s a patient runner who drifts off blockers and waits for a hole to open up before making his move. He has soft hands in the passing game.  The biggest knock on Stevenson’s game is his lack of explosiveness and speed. He doesn’t have the juice to regularly bounce runs to the corner and beat outside defenders, and won’t possess breakaway speed to create many big plays at the next level. He was suspended for the team’s bowl game in 2019 (plus five games in 2020) after failing a drug test (reportedly for marijuana)."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Cornell Powell","year":2021,"rank":94,"height":72,"weight":205,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Clemson","pros":"Powell is an ascending playmaker with size, strong hands, and the ability to win on the outside.","cons":"He has just one season of quality production. He’s an older prospect who turns 24 in October.","similar_player":"SAMMY WATKINS","grade":"Rs Senior","age":23,"main_selling_point":"PHYSICAL CATCH-POINT WINNER with big-play talent but limited college production.","description":"PHYSICAL CATCH-POINT WINNER with big-play talent but limited college production., Sure Hands, Pro-Ready Frame","scouting_report":"Powell has a well-built, rocked-up frame and plays with a physical style. A former four-star recruit, he played a reserve role in his first four seasons at Clemson before breaking out in 2020, tallying 53 catches for 882 yards and seven touchdowns. He lined up primarily on the outside for Clemson, showing some suddenness and creativity to beat press and get into his route. He accelerates and quickly gets vertical, planting opposing corners on his hip, where he can control the route. Powell has strong hands, regularly reaching up and snatching the pass at its highest point. He’s a contested-catch bully who knows how to create late separation, go up high, and win the ball. He has awareness of the sideline, jockeying to create some cushion so he can operate on the outside. He shows his hands late, catching opponents off guard when the ball arrives. He brings a huge catch radius and shows laser focus on catches passes in traffic. He flashed some ability to create after the catch, sinking his hips to change direction quickly. Powell is aggressive and physical as a blocker. He lands a two-handed punch on opponents and looks to drive them out of the play. Powell is a one-year wonder who failed to break into the starting lineup during his first four seasons (though it’s notable he was playing behind Mike Williams, Tee Higgins, Justyn Ross, Hunter Renfrow, Deon Cain, and a handful of other talented pass catchers). He’s not a top-end burner. His production with the Tigers was very underwhelming; before 2020, his season-high yardage was 122 in 2019."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Anthony Schwartz","year":2021,"rank":95,"height":72,"weight":179,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Auburn","pros":"Schwartz has the speed you just can’t coach and a natural feel for picking up yards after the catch.","cons":"He’s a bit of a one-trick pony as a run-after-the-catch playmaker and may take a few years to develop into a complete receiver.","similar_player":"KENNY STILLS","grade":"Junior","age":20,"main_selling_point":"ASCENDING PLAYMAKER with the extraordinary speed to stress a defense and make hay after the catch.","description":"ASCENDING PLAYMAKER with the extraordinary speed to stress a defense and make hay after the catch., Field-Tilting Speed, Short-Area Quickness","scouting_report":"Schwartz has a slim, sinewy frame and boasts rare speed. A former track star, he won state championships in the 100 meters and 200 meters as a high school senior and was named the Gatorade Track Athlete of the Year in Florida. He also won the silver medal in the 100 meters at the U-20 IAAF World Championships in Finland. That speed, along with an impressive football career at American Heritage High School, helped Schwartz earn a four-star rating as a recruit, and he landed at Auburn. He was a starter all three seasons for the Tigers, lining up both outside and in the slot, and the team frequently worked to get him touches on quick-game schemes like screens, quick outs, end arounds, and sweeps. He led the team with 54 catches in 2020, tallying 636 yards and three touchdowns. Schwartz found paydirt a total of 13 times in three seasons at Auburn—six through the air and another seven on the ground.   Schwartz is a twitchy accelerator with the juice to make opponents miss after the catch. He defeats pursuit angles in the open field with ease, and if he sees a sliver of daylight, he has the natural burst to run straight past the defense. He flashed the ability to catch the ball away from his frame, reaching down low to scoop it or pluck it at its high point. And he was a big-play machine who likely would’ve produced more impressive numbers if not for spotty quarterback play.  Schwartz has a ways to go in his development as an all-round receiver. He won’t turn 21 until September, but his youth shows at times. He’s raw tracking the ball downfield, and is still refining his route tree. Despite his speed, he wasn’t a consistent field-stretching threat for Auburn, averaging 11.8 yards per catch in 2020 while reeling in just three deep passes, per Pro Football Focus. He’s too easily knocked off his route, and isn’t a power-based player who will break many tackles. He dropped a few too many passes last year."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Hunter Long","year":2021,"rank":96,"height":77,"weight":253,"position":"Tight","college":"College","pros":"Long has the smooth athleticism, reliable hands, and blocking chops to develop into an impact playmaker at the next level.","cons":"He’s not a dynamic athlete and may struggle to separate against tight man coverage.","similar_player":"KYLE RUDOLPH","grade":"Rs Senior","age":22,"main_selling_point":"SMOOTH PASS-CATCHING TIGHT END who combines length and the ability to threaten the defense on seam routes and crossers.","description":"SMOOTH PASS-CATCHING TIGHT END who combines length and the ability to threaten the defense on seam routes and crossers., Pro-Ready Frame, Smooth Footwork, Sure Hands","scouting_report":"Long has a tall, high-cut, and well-built frame with very long arms and a massive wingspan. A former three-star recruit, he lined up all over the formation for Boston College and showed both toughness and concentration as a pass catcher over the middle of the field. He’s a two-year starter who followed up a 28-catch, 509-yard, two-touchdown line in 2019 with a breakout campaign last year, reeling in 57 catches for 685 yards and five touchdowns. He’s not sudden or explosive but is a smooth athlete who ran a 4.63 40 with a 32.5-inch vert and a 10-foot-2-inch broad jump at his pro day. He has good body control to twist and catch off-target throws, presenting a wide catch radius and a welcome target for a quarterback under duress. Long knows how to settle down into an open space and showed the ability to run away from defenders on crossing routes. He works the intermediate area of the field and would be a great fit for a play-action bootleg-heavy team. He’s reliable and competitive as a blocker, playing with a wide stance and forceful punch in both the run and passing games. He positions himself well on the backside to seal off defenders, and can generate some push on down blocks. He lined up in-line, outside, and in the slot.  Long lacks explosive traits and is a one-speed runner who isn’t going to separate from tight man coverage. He struggled at times to reel in passes in traffic."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Tommy Tremble","year":2021,"rank":97,"height":76,"weight":248,"position":"Tight","college":"Dame","pros":"Tremble has the floor of an excellent blocking tight end; add in his upside as a mismatch-creating pass catcher and he brings the potential to be a better pro than college player.","cons":"He’s very raw as a pass catcher and may need a few years to refine his skills in that area.","similar_player":"MARCEL REECE, JUGGERNAUT","grade":"Junior","age":20,"main_selling_point":"VERSATILE AND ATHLETIC H-BACK with old-school blocking chops and intriguing pass-catching upside.","description":"VERSATILE AND ATHLETIC H-BACK with old-school blocking chops and intriguing pass-catching upside., Short-Area Quickness, Bulldozer Power, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Tremble has a thick, muscular, and tapered frame. A former three-star recruit, he brings an intriguing combination of athleticism as a pass catcher (at his pro day, the 6-foot-3 241-pounder ran a 4.59 40-yard dash and notched a 36.5-inch vertical jump and 10-foot-2-inch broad jump) and a fearsome, run-through-a-wall demeanor as a blocker. He lined up all over the formation as an H-back-style tight end, both lead-blocking from the backfield and catching passes from the in-line spot. As a receiver, he has the short-area quickness to separate underneath and the speed to threaten the seam. He gets out of his stance and to top speed in a blink, catches the ball without gearing down, and immediately looks upfield to pick up yards. He shows good awareness of the sideline as a receiver, even showing the savvy to toe-tap on outside catches. As a blocker, Tremble really stands out: He looks to light defenders whenever he can, regularly laying big, bone-crushing blocks to clear a hole or seal an opponent out of the play. He seems to treat blocks like he’s trying to run through a brick wall.  Tremble is a little clunky with his footwork at the top of his stem and will need to sharpen his routes to better separate at the next level. He still needs work as a pass catcher; he fights the ball with his hands and has some drops in his career. He comes into the league as a big projection when it comes to the passing game, a two-year starter with just 35 total catches for 401 yards and four touchdowns, zero of which came in 2020."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Spencer Brown","year":2021,"rank":98,"height":81,"weight":311,"position":"Tackle Northern","college":"Iowa","pros":"Brown has as much upside as just about any offensive lineman in this draft, boasting an incredibly long frame, high-end athleticism, and a fiery demeanor.","cons":"He’s still raw as a blocker, and may need some time to develop; his height can hurt him at times and he’ll need to play with better leverage at the next level.","similar_player":"BRIAN O'NEILL","grade":"Rs Senior","main_selling_point":"LONG-LEVERED TACKLE with a tantalizing blend of size, athleticism, and power.","description":"LONG-LEVERED TACKLE with a tantalizing blend of size, athleticism, and power., Elite Athleticism, Short-Area Quickness, Infinite Upside","scouting_report":"Brown has a massive, extraordinarily long frame and brings high-end athleticism and movement skills to the offensive line. A high school tight end who gained 80 pounds to beef up and play the offensive line in college, he measured in at 6-foot-8, 311 pounds at his pro day, with 34-inch arms and an 82 3/8-inch wingspan. He ran a 4.92 40-yard dash with a 31.5-inch vert, 9-foot-9-inch broad jump, and a ridiculous 6.96 three-cone time to go with 29 reps on the bench at his pro day. The dude is country strong with light feet, smooth athleticism, and good bend for a big man. Brown calmly mirrors pass rushers while swatting away at opponents hands. He keeps a wide base while grappling, maintaining good leverage and balance. He’s aggressive and plays with physical style, consistently looking to knock opponents on their ass. He’s ferocious in the run game, looking to delve out punishment, and when he gets his hands on a defender, he’s not letting go.  Brown also played defensive end in high school and is still relatively raw as he heads to the NFL. He faced a lower level of competition in college and hasn’t played since the 2019 season. (Northern Iowa’s season was postponed in 2020 due to the pandemic.) He lunges at times looking to deliver a blow, and his height can be a detriment, leading him to play too high and lose leverage. He played at right tackle primarily, with only a handful of left tackle snaps in college."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Stone Forsythe","year":2021,"rank":99,"height":81,"weight":307,"position":"Tackle","college":"Florida","pros":"Forsythe has a combination of rare length and smooth athleticism that gives him the potential to start at left tackle early in his career.","cons":"He loses leverage as a run blocker and lunges at opponents.","similar_player":"TY NSEKHE","grade":"Rs Senior","main_selling_point":"TALL, LIGHT-FOOTED LEFT TACKLE with ideal length and a knack for pass protection.","description":"TALL, LIGHT-FOOTED LEFT TACKLE with ideal length and a knack for pass protection., Short-Area Quickness, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Forsythe has a hulking, long frame with very long arms and very little bad weight. Standing 6-foot-8 and 307 pounds, he measured in with 34 3/8-inch arms and an 83 1/4-inch wingspan at his pro day. He’s a former three-star recruit who’s manned the left tackle spot for Florida for the last two years. (He also got three starts early in his career at right tackle.) He plays with light feet and knows how to utilize his length, deploying a strong punch to shock pass rushers and lock them in, while keeping them at arm’s length and preventing them from getting under his pads. When he lands his punch accurately, he can engulf an opponent. He’s a work in progress as a run-blocker, but does well to reach and seal off defenders on the backside of run plays.  Forsythe’s height works against him in the run game, and he drops his chest down into opponents when shooting off the line, making him susceptible to savvy swipes and clubs from defenders. He’s a bit lost blocking in space and on screen plays, and too often reacts late or is tardy to arrive at his target. He whiffs with his hands when blocking in the run game. He comes in too high and has to punch down, making him easy to juke. He plays high in pass protection at times, coming out of his stance and standing up too quickly, which allows defenders to land their punch and control a rep."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Kellen Mond","year":2021,"rank":100,"height":75,"weight":217,"position":"Quarterback Texas","college":"A&m","pros":"Mond is a battle-tested quarterback with a strong arm, good poise in the pocket, and athleticism to make plays out of structure.","cons":"His lack of accuracy is a big concern.","similar_player":"TYROD TAYLOR","grade":"Senior","age":21,"main_selling_point":"ATHLETIC, HIGHLY EXPERIENCED SIGNAL-CALLER with the arm strength, aggressiveness, and mobility to develop into a starter","description":"ATHLETIC, HIGHLY EXPERIENCED SIGNAL-CALLER with the arm strength, aggressiveness, and mobility to develop into a starter, Arm Strength, Short-Area Quickness","scouting_report":"Mond has a slender, athletic frame. A former four-star recruit who was one of the top-ranked dual-threat QBs in his class, he was a four-year starter for the Aggies and played in 46 games, setting Texas A&M records with 9,661 passing yards and 71 passing touchdowns (to 27 career interceptions). Mond finished strong, throwing 19 touchdowns and three picks in 10 games in 2020 while averaging career bests in adjusted passing yards per attempt (8.5), quarterback efficiency rating (146.9), and completion percentage (63.3). He subsequently accepted an invitation to the Senior Bowl and won the game’s MVP award.  Mond has a tight, quick release as a passer. He is not afraid to thread the needle through traffic over the middle of the field, and he brings an aggressive mindset from the pocket. He shows the ability to reset and step up and away from the rush while keeping his eyes downfield. He has the athleticism to escape pressure and keep a play alive outside the pocket, and he throws with good velocity and accuracy on the run. He brings the speed to be a factor in the read-option run game.  When pressure comes, Mond has a tendency to fall away from it, and his velocity on those throws suffers. His ball placement and accuracy can be very spotty; too frequently, passes come in slightly behind receivers, forcing them to slow up or reach back for the ball. He tends to miss high on deep sideline throws. And his ball security as a runner was lacking at times. Mond has the straight-line speed to pick up yards on the ground (he rushed for 1,609 yards and 22 touchdowns in college) but isn’t an especially dynamic or elusive threat as a runner."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Aidan Hutchinson","year":2022,"rank":1,"height":79,"weight":260,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Michigan","pros":"Hutchinson is a highly productive pass-rusher with all the tools: He’s long, highly athletic, good with his hands, and ups the intensity of the entire defense.","cons":"He lacks elite bend at the top of his rush.","similar_player":"SOUPED-UP MAXX CROSBY, MARCUS DAVENPORT","grade":"Senior","age":21.7,"main_selling_point":"RELENTLESS, HYPER-ATHLETIC PASS RUSHER with top-tier production, great length, and an intensity dial always turned up to 11.","description":"RELENTLESS, HYPER-ATHLETIC PASS RUSHER with top-tier production, great length, and an intensity dial always turned up to 11., Elite Athleticism, Instinctual Playmaking, Pass-Rush Talent, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Hutchinson has a long, muscular frame and plays with a no-holds-barred, rowdy style. A former four-star recruit out of Dearborn, Michigan, he was a four-year contributor for the Wolverines. After missing most of the 2020 season to an leg fracture, he took his game to a whole new level in 2021, amassing 16.5 tackles for a loss and a school-record 14 sacks along with three pass knockdowns and a pair of forced fumbles in 14 games, en route to First-Team AP All-American honors, the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year Award, and the Ted Hendricks Award for best defensive end in college football.  Hutchinson is very athletic and plays with an extremely physical, tenacious style. Lining up in both two- and three-point stances on the edge, he gives off a menacing vibe and brings an all-out attack on the edge. He has a quick first step and threatens the outside shoulder of opposing tackles, and he has a nice inside counter move, cutting his rush back inside when a tackle over-sets to flush the quarterback from his spot. He does well converting speed to power as a bull rusher, keeping his feet churning while pushing the tackle back onto his heels. Hutchinson chops hard at opposing tackles’ outside shoulders with a devastating club move and is an effective hand fighter, unleashing a relentless salvo of punches, swipes, and rip moves throughout his rush. He sticks with his rush and never quits, frequently pouncing on a quarterback who tries to escape the pocket. Hutchinson has a fiery, animated demeanor, and draws plenty of comparisons to the Watt brothers because of his amped-up style. He tends to come up big on the large stage, and had 15 pressures and three sacks in the Wolverines’ win over Ohio State. Against the run, Hutchinson is very physical when setting the edge and taking on blocks. He hits like a brick as a tackler and sends quarterbacks and ballcarriers flying when he makes contact. He’s gotten reps inside and could play in subpackages all over the line.  Hutchinson did do some spot dropping in space for Michigan but looked a bit unsure of himself in that role. He wins with power more than pure, twitchy speed as a rusher, and is a bit stiff when he looks to bend his rush back into the pocket. He’ll need to cut down on wasted steps at the top of his rush and continue to hone his counter move repertoire. He fractured his leg in 2020 and so teams will have to dig into whether that could be a long-term concern."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Kayvon Thibodeaux","year":2022,"rank":2,"height":76,"weight":254,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Oregon","pros":"Thibodeaux is an ascending pass rusher with rare traits; he’s long, explosive, and can bend around the corner and get to the quarterback. He’s still scratching the surface of his potential.","cons":"He’s still developing his hand use. It could be a concern that his production, while solid, never quite met the hype.","similar_player":"KHALIL MACK, A T-REX IN AN F-14","grade":"Junior","age":21.3,"main_selling_point":"EXPLOSIVE, BENDY EDGE DEFENDER who wins with a great first step, top-tier agility, and effective counter moves; has the skill set to develop into a star.","description":"EXPLOSIVE, BENDY EDGE DEFENDER who wins with a great first step, top-tier agility, and effective counter moves; has the skill set to develop into a star., Elite Athleticism, Pass-Rush Talent, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Thibodeaux has a well-built, tapered frame with long arms and an explosive first step. A former five-star recruit out of Thousand Oaks, California, he was the no. 2 prospect nationally, per 247Sports, and a three-year starter for Oregon. He racked up nine sacks and 14 TFL in 13 games as a freshman, then followed that up with three sacks and 9.5 TFL in the COVID-shortened 2020 season (seven games). Thibodeaux finished out his career with the Ducks with a seven-sack, 12-TFL campaign in 10 games in 2021.  Thibodeaux rushes with lighting-quick acceleration and Gumby-like flexibility and bend. He lines up in both two- and three-point stances, and stresses the edge with his first few steps to overtake the opposing tackle. He can quickly flatten into the pocket, showing good flexibility in his ankles and upper body. He dips his shoulder, contorts his torso, and ducks under a block, staying low while avoiding slipping. He has a lightning-quick inside counter move and does well to convert speed to power on his bull rush, utilizing a devastating long-arm stab to walk an offensive tackle right back into his quarterback. He plays with excellent leverage to get underneath opponents’ pads. He looks to get his hands up and into passing lanes. He’s got the frame to line up all over the defensive front, and he’s flashed the ability to bound from gap to gap as a looping rusher on stunts.  Thibodeaux is a solid run defender who strikes with power as a tackler, chases down plays from the backside, and can break down and wrap up in the open field. He stays balanced in his stance when holding the edge, stacking blockers on stretch runs before discarding them to make the tackle in the backfield. He does well to string out zone runs and maintain his gap. He’s capable of dropping back into coverage when called to do that, and showed flashes of being able to flip his hips and change direction while reading the quarterback’s eyes. While he rushes with active hands, he still lacks a full tool box of technical pass-rush moves. There were times when Thibodeaux’s aggressiveness up the field got the better of him, and he took the bait a bit too much on read-option fakes. He gave up his contain on a handful of misdirection runs. He struggled with an ankle injury early in the 2021 season, and his production didn’t quite match up with his skills."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Ikem Ekwonu","year":2022,"rank":3,"height":76,"weight":310,"position":"Tackle","college":"State","pros":"Ekwonu is a three-year starter with elite size, springy athleticism, and schematic flexibility; He brings day one starting potential and has experience at both tackle and guard.","cons":"He’s unlikely to drop much, but teams could have concerns over his still-developing pass-blocking technique.","similar_player":"TRISTAN WIRFS","grade":"Junior","main_selling_point":"MASSIVE, AGILE OFFENSIVE TACKLE with bulldozer power; nasty in the run game and light-footed in pass protection.","description":"MASSIVE, AGILE OFFENSIVE TACKLE with bulldozer power; nasty in the run game and light-footed in pass protection., Bulldozer Power, Pro-Ready Frame, Short-Area Quickness","scouting_report":"Ekwonu is a big, burly offensive lineman with a square build, tree-trunk legs, and exceptionally springy athleticism. A former state champion wrestler and three-star prospect out of Charlotte, North Carolina, “Ickey” was a three-year starter for NC State, lining up primarily at left tackle (where he played in 2021) and left guard. His light feet and easy movement skills bely his powerful, mauling style. He uses a forceful inside hand punch to stun defenders and hold them back and off his body. Ekwonu is quick to mirror and pass blocks with good balance and posture. He doesn’t often lunge or get forced back to his heels. He keeps his head on a swivel when handing off and picking up blocks and does well to spot looping defenders into his area. Defensive linemen seem to get really annoyed at him when they can’t break free of his vice-grip hands, and he allowed just two sacks in 820 snaps at left tackle this year. He has incredible upper-body torque: He has a nasty snatch move to pull pass rushers down to the ground and regularly throws dudes around.  As a run blocker, Ekwonu combines power and grace. He flies off the line, locks in on his block, and runs his feet until either the whistle blows or his opponent is on the ground. He’s adept in the zone scheme, and has the footwork and agility to reach and seal both on the playside and backside. He’s quick to position himself to seal off the play and moves smoothly between combo blocks and downfield blocks. He tallied 67 pancake blocks and 18 knockdowns, per ESPN, showing bulldozer strength on down blocks, where he loves to wash defenders into the next county. Ekwonu wreaks havoc blocking for screens and in space, and is a nimble mover who can target and neutralize defenders on the run. You do not want to encounter this guy when the offense is running a toss play. He looks to bury opponents and then spit on their graves. He comes from an athletic family and has a fraternal twin brother (Osita) who plays linebacker for Notre Dame.  Ekwonu has the propensity to overset as a pass blocker, allowing pressure back to the inside. He looks to throw his weight around a bit too much at times, and needs to use his punch and not his shoulder when blocking defenders. He occasionally finds himself lunging when looking to deliver punishment in his pass sets."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Evan Neal","year":2022,"rank":4,"height":80,"weight":337,"position":"Tackle","college":"Alabama","pros":"Neal has an extraordinary combination of size, power, and movement skills. He’s a day one impact starter who can play at multiple spots on the line.","cons":"He won’t fall far, but he tends to lean into defenders and get out over his skis. Some teams may view him as a right tackle.","similar_player":"MEKHI BECTON","grade":"Junior","age":21.6,"main_selling_point":"IMPOSING, BIG-BODIED OFFENSIVE LINEMAN with rare athleticism, positional versatility, and 40-plus starts on his résumé.","description":"IMPOSING, BIG-BODIED OFFENSIVE LINEMAN with rare athleticism, positional versatility, and 40-plus starts on his résumé., Infinite Upside, Bulldozer Power, Rare Versatility","scouting_report":"Neal is an experienced and versatile offensive lineman with a tantalizing combination of size and athleticism. A former five-star recruit out of Bradenton, Florida, he was rated as the no. 1 offensive tackle and no. 7 overall player nationally, per 247Sports. He turned down offers from, well, everybody, to play at Alabama, and he was a fixture on their line in his career there. Neal brings incredible positional flexibility after starting 13 games at left guard in 2019, 12 games at right tackle in 2020, and 14 games at left tackle in 2021. The second team AP All-American moves shockingly well for his size, showing good balance and quickness to react and mirror. He’s a high-level athlete who came in atop the ranks on Bruce Feldman’s annual Freaks List, which notes he box jumps 48 inches, bench presses 475 pounds, and squats 650.  Neal is quick and smooth getting into his pass set. He works his feet, torso, and hands in unison in pass protection and uses his long arms and strong hands to latch onto opponents. He keeps his punch inside, doesn’t panic, and can use both his hands independently to strike, react, and reset against spin moves or counters. He picks up stunts, and keeps his head on a swivel. It’s not easy to bull-rush him. As a run blocker, he’s able to lock horns with a defender while working his feet to seal them off from the play—both on the front and backside—and he gets behind his pads to play low and with leverage. He’s a pile driver at the point of attack, engulfing defenders to wash them off the line of scrimmage and into the second level. He has incredible upper body torque and power, regularly wrenching dudes out of their spot and throwing them to the ground  Neal can be susceptible to rip, pull, and swim moves. He leans a bit too much at times when engaging blocks, dropping his eyes while getting too far over his toes. He gets caught lunging, and if he misses his punch he loses his balance. He’s a bit lumbering and scattershot blocking in space, and may not have the foot speed to consistently lock onto defenders downfield."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Ahmad Gardner","year":2022,"rank":5,"height":75,"weight":190,"position":"Defensive Back","college":"Cincinnati","pros":"Gardner has all the traits to start right away, boasting top-end quickness, elite length, and instincts in coverage.","cons":"He has a thin frame and could be a liability against the run; he’ll see a big jump in competition going from the AAC to the NFL.","similar_player":"DOMINIQUE RODGERS-CROMARTIE","grade":"Junior","age":21.6,"main_selling_point":"SHUTDOWN CORNER with lightning-quick feet, great length, and ball skills; excels in both press-man coverage and in zone looks.","description":"SHUTDOWN CORNER with lightning-quick feet, great length, and ball skills; excels in both press-man coverage and in zone looks., Elite Athleticism, Coverage Chops, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Gardner has a slim, sinewy frame with long arms. He’s an aggressive cover corner with extremely fluid athleticism and rare foot quickness. A three-star prospect out of Detroit, “Sauce” was a three-year starter with good ball production for Cincy, winning the AAC Defensive Player of the Year award and earning first team AP All-American honors in 2021. Garder showed ball-hawking tendencies, tallying three picks in each of the last three seasons while racking up a total of 18 passes defensed, 5.5 tackles for a loss, and 3.5 sacks in his college career. He was the definition of a shutdown corner for the 13-1 Bearcats, holding opponents out of the end zone on over 1,000 career coverage snaps, according to PFF. He was targeted just 31 times all year as the nearest defender, surrendering a measly eight catches for 60 yards.   Gardner majored in press-man coverage for Cincinnati, collecting 321 snaps in those looks this season, according to ESPN, easily most in the nation. He’s patient in press, using his length to disrupt routes and timing. He doesn’t commit to turning his hips too early, showing trust in his speed and flexibility in coverage. He showed the ability to plant himself in the hip pocket of a receiver and carry them across the field on crossers, and he has good technique to flip hips in trailing coverage, watching receivers’ eyes and hands for when to turn his head and look for the ball.  Gardner is equally comfortable in press-trail coverage and in off- or bail-coverage looks. He’s smooth in half-turn technique, and surveys the offense with his eyes toward the quarterback. He showed good awareness in zones, processing routes developing in front of him to make his jump. He also lined up in the slot at times. He’s an explosive blitzer and showed good hustle to track down plays from the back side. He has an objectively cool nickname.  While aggressive, he has a thin frame and can get knocked around against the run. He sometimes comes in high for tackle attempts or lets his teammates do the work."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Derek Stingley Jr.","year":2022,"rank":6,"height":72,"weight":190,"position":"Defensive Back","college":"Lsu","pros":"Stingley has all the tools to develop into a shutdown corner; he’s long, explosive, and instinctive in coverage.","cons":"He never matched his elite true freshman season and a foot injury ended his season in 2021.","similar_player":"XAVIEN HOWARD","grade":"Junior","age":20.8,"main_selling_point":"BALL-HAWKING CORNERBACK with great length, elite speed, and sky-high upside.","description":"BALL-HAWKING CORNERBACK with great length, elite speed, and sky-high upside., Pro-Ready Frame, Coverage Chops, Elite Athleticism","scouting_report":"Stingley is a long, well-built cornerback with sudden, springy athleticism and great ball skills. A five-star prospect out of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, he was the no. 1 ranked corner in the country and third overall player, per 247Sports. He lived up to that billing almost immediately for LSU, racking up six interceptions and 15 passes defensed as a true freshman to help lead the Tigers to a national championship. He played in just seven games in 2020 (missing time due to a combination of COVID disruptions, a non-COVID illness, and a leg injury), notching five passes defensed and a forced fumble but managing zero picks, and he played in just three games in 2021, again held without a pick, before a foot injury ended his season.  Stingley has the athleticism and reactive quickness to travel with an opponent’s top receiver, and while he primarily plays on the outside, he got some reps in the slot. He plays in a crouched, balanced stance and is comfortable in both off- and press-coverage looks. He has fast feet, quick acceleration, and can change direction on a dime, quickly flipping his hips from backpedal to trailing position. He has little wasted movement in coverage and is patient, trusting his speed and footwork to stick to his opponent. If he does lose a step, he shows excellent recovery speed to make up the gap. Stingley has great ball skills, showing the ability to high-point and pluck away picks, and he always rakes at the ball to dislodge passes that have arrived at the receiver. He reads the receiver's eyes and head to know when to turn to find the ball. He is a physical tackler in space and works to break free from blocks on the edge.  Stingley is going to be a prospect to watch closely during the predraft process. He was the best corner in the country as a true freshman, but his production fell off in a COVID-shortened 2020 season and then he missed most of 2021 due to a foot injury, ending his college career anticlimactically. And while opposing quarterbacks tried to avoid him for the most part over the past two seasons, he never came close to matching his production from 2019―and his technique and performance ran hot and cold."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Travon Walker","year":2022,"rank":7,"height":77,"weight":272,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Georgia","pros":"Walker is long, strong, and very athletic; he’s a versatile chess piece on the defensive line who’s just tapping into his pass-rushing potential.","cons":"He never produced high-end sack numbers and may be viewed as a tweener by some NFL teams.","similar_player":"RASHAN GARY","grade":"Junior","age":21.3,"main_selling_point":"WELL-BUILT AND VERSATILE DEFENDER who can play all across the front; brings high-end run-stopping chops and untapped pass-rush potential.","description":"WELL-BUILT AND VERSATILE DEFENDER who can play all across the front; brings high-end run-stopping chops and untapped pass-rush potential., Elite Athleticism, Instinctual Playmaking, Infinite Upside","scouting_report":"Walker has a thick, muscular build with long arms and explosive movement skills. A former five-star prospect out of Thomaston, Georgia, he was a three-year contributor on the fearsome Georgia defensive line, appearing in 36 games. He put together his best season in 2021 for the national champions, collecting 37 tackles, 7.5 tackles for a loss, six sacks, and two passes defensed. Walker lined up in multiple spots on the defensive line, getting reps on the edge while rotating in at several spots on the interior. He’s a very good run defender, and while his pass rush numbers were repressed somewhat in a role that didn’t give him a ton of opportunities to rush the passer with reckless abandon, he boasts an explosive first step and the makings of a few deadly inside counter moves.  Rushing from the inside, Walker showed incredible lateral quickness at the snap, and was effective on stunts and line games that asked him to loop around a teammate and into the pocket. He has a devastating first step that translates into a powerful bull rush. As a run defender, he was consistent at stacking blockers to keep his eyes in the backfield before shedding his opponent to make the tackle. He does a good job controlling offensive linemen with a heavy punch or a long-arm stab. On the edge, he showed good bend to change direction and cut back to the quarterback, and has the ability to dip his shoulder and rip his arm through to get past his opponent. He has a quick first step that stresses tackles to the outside, and shows the ability to quickly break it back inside like a crossover move to slash into the pocket. There were flashes of a bounding Euro-step-type move that could be further developed, and he has a spin move in his arsenal to keep offensive linemen guessing. He uses his length well, and he keeps his feet churning all the way through the whistle. Walker reminds me of Packers pass rusher Rashan Gary when Gary was coming out of Michigan. He’s got a tweener body type, so various teams will view him differently, with some projecting him to the inside and others as an edge player. And like Gary, Walker’s sack totals don’t stand out―but the way he wins, with a combination of quickness, power, and ferocity, gives him a chance to develop into a productive player on pass downs in the NFL."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jordan Davis","year":2022,"rank":8,"height":78,"weight":341,"position":"Interior","college":"Georgia","pros":"Davis has the combination of size, athleticism, and power that you just can’t teach―and some team is going to take a chance on his upside as a pass rusher. His floor is as a dominant run defender.","cons":"He’s still developing as a pass rusher, and two-down run defenders don’t typically come off the board early in the first round.","similar_player":"AKIEM HICKS, REFRIGERATOR PERRY","grade":"Senior","age":22.3,"main_selling_point":"MOUNTAIN OF A MAN who plugs up the middle of a defensive line and collapses the pocket; is available for ad hoc goal-line work if you need it.","description":"MOUNTAIN OF A MAN who plugs up the middle of a defensive line and collapses the pocket; is available for ad hoc goal-line work if you need it., Bulldozer Power, Short-Area Quickness, Infinite Upside","scouting_report":"Davis has a massive frame with rare length and Mack Truck power; he looms over opponents to an almost comical extent. A former three-star recruit from Charlotte, he was a four-year contributor for the Georgia defensive line and was one of the glue guys for their national championship effort in 2021, grabbing 32 tackles, including 5.5 tackles for a loss, and 2.0 sacks while winning the Chuck Bednarik Award for best defensive player and Outland Trophy for best interior defensive lineman.  Davis has an extremely quick first step and moves easily for a big man; he can bound from gap to gap in an instant, occasionally leaving offensive linemen lunging and grasping at a cloud of dust as he explodes out of his stance. He brings a wrecking ball style to the interior defensive line, throwing his weight around to make his presence known. He’s a steamroller on the bull rush and has more than enough power to push an opposing offensive lineman (sometimes two) back into the pocket; he runs his feet and fights with his hands and quickly gets opponents onto the ropes. He typically plays with good leverage despite being so tall, and brings forklift strength to strike opponents and lift them onto their heels.  Davis lines up at multiple spots on the defensive line, frequently taking on double-teams to help free up his linemates. There were times when he made it almost look like Georgia was playing with an extra guy on the line, because he is so long and capable of covering so much ground as a run defender. He just mucks up the whole plan of the offensive line. And if that weren’t enough, Davis also pulled some spot duty as the team’s goal-line fullback, scoring a touchdown against Charleston Southern (he also got a look as an extra lineman in Georgia’s goal-line package against Alabama).  Davis is still tapping into his potential as a pass rusher. The traits are there for him to be a dominant force in the middle, but the sack production was not―leaving some question marks around whether he can develop into a featured pass rusher or if he’ll just be an early-down run plugger. He played in a rotational role in the Georgia defense."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Charles Cross","year":2022,"rank":9,"height":77,"weight":307,"position":"Tackle Mississippi","college":"State","pros":"Cross has what every team in the NFL needs: pass-blocking skills. He has the traits to develop into a high-level blindside protector.","cons":"He’s raw as a run blocker and may not be a great fit with a downhill, run-heavy scheme.","similar_player":"LAREMY TUNSIL","grade":"Rs Sophomore","age":21.4,"main_selling_point":"NIMBLE, ATHLETIC LEFT TACKLE who excels when pass blocking on an island; an ascending player with hand-fighting skills and smooth footwork.","description":"NIMBLE, ATHLETIC LEFT TACKLE who excels when pass blocking on an island; an ascending player with hand-fighting skills and smooth footwork., Refined Technique, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Cross is a tall, athletic offensive lineman with a power forward’s build. A former five-star recruit out of Laurel, Mississippi, he logged 22 starts and an FBS-best 1,238 pass-block snaps for Mississippi State through the past two seasons. Cross had his growing pains in 2020 as Mississippi State switched from a run-heavy offense to an extremely pass-heavy one under Mike Leach, but he showed dramatic improvement in 2021.  Cross is a good athlete with long arms and light feet who shows easy movement skills to gain depth on his kick step and mirror in pass protection. He’s savvy and calm on the edge, using his hands independently to control opposing rushers; he latches on with his inside hand and can punch, grip, and reset both his hands without losing his balance or positioning. He doesn’t panic, keeps his feet moving, and reacts to counter moves expertly. If he does get pushed back at the snap, he showed the balance and coordination to gather his feet and reanchor. He’s tough to beat to the outside but can ride the bull and push defenders past the pocket when he loses a step. Cross showed excellent awareness when looping defenders in front of him. He didn’t give up a quarterback hit in 2021, per PFF.  As a run blocker, Cross uses a strong grip to control the rep and opponents have a tough time extricating themselves from his blocks. He showed understanding on how to position himself to seal defenders away from the play, locking on and running his feet to make the block. He washes defenders out of the play when downblocking, and keeps his feet moving to create movement at the point of attack. He can cover a lot of ground blocking in space and is an asset on screen plays, where he showed the ability to target and seal off defenders on the move.  Cross played with really wide splits at Mississippi State and at times was susceptible to inside counter moves. He can get caught lunging or falling off his blocks in the run game and he’s still relatively untested in that area, simply because he didn’t get to do a ton of it in Leach’s Air Raid pass attack. He shoots his hands wide at times and lands outside the pads, and that could lead to holding calls at the next level."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Garrett Wilson","year":2022,"rank":10,"height":72,"weight":183,"position":"Wide","college":"State","pros":"Wilson is an electric playmaker who could make an impact in year one; he is productive at all three levels, he’s capable of going deep, and he’s dangerous in run-after-the-catch situations.","cons":"He lacks elite size, and has work to do as a blocker.","similar_player":"ODELL BECKHAM JR. ON RED BULL","grade":"Junior","age":21.7,"main_selling_point":"SUDDEN, BIG-PLAY RECEIVER with quick feet, route-running savvy, and a home run potential on any play; has the shiftiness and burst to make defenders miss.","description":"SUDDEN, BIG-PLAY RECEIVER with quick feet, route-running savvy, and a home run potential on any play; has the shiftiness and burst to make defenders miss., Elite Athleticism, Short-Area Quickness, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Wilson is a wiry, twitched-up receiver with a big catch radius and excellent body control. A former five-star prospect out of Austin, Texas, Wilson was a three-sport athlete (he got Division I offers in basketball) and ranked as the no. 2 receiver nationally in his class, per 247Sports. He was a three-year contributor at Ohio State and finished his college career with 143 catches for 2,213 yards and 23 touchdowns. His best season came in 2021, when the junior receiver racked up 70 catches for 1,058 yards and 12 scores for the Buckeyes, adding 76 yards and a score on the ground.  Wilson is incredibly sudden in all his movements, and his body control is his defining trait. The way he jumps, spins, reaches back for a pass, and lands while smoothly moving downfield in one motion just doesn’t make sense: He’s like a gyroscope. Wilson gets off the line and explodes into his route in a blink. He gets vertical, eating up corners’ cushion quickly, and he has a knack for putting opponents in a spin cycle, selling routes with head and shoulder fakes before cutting the opposite direction to leave defenders disoriented. He understands how to create room toward the sideline by setting up routes to the inside, and he sinks his hips and breaks off out routes or comebacks to create separation. Wilson isn’t a big-bodied receiver, but he’s got long arms and top-notch leaping ability that helps him go up high to reel in off-target throws. He is also creative after the catch, showing Kadarius Toney–esque stop-start speed to make players miss. He has experience returning punts.  Wilson has a handful of drops on his tape. He’s slender and struggles at times to discard bigger, more physical corners. He’ll have to get stronger and become a better blocker at the next level."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jameson Williams","year":2022,"rank":11,"height":74,"weight":179,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Alabama","pros":"Williams not only has the type of game-changing speed that can be a force multiplier for an entire offense, but brings route-running and yards-after-the-catch talent to the field.","cons":"His ACL injury could prompt teams to drop him down their boards.","similar_player":"JERRY JEUDY ON 1.5X SPEED","grade":"Junior","age":21.1,"main_selling_point":"ELECTRIC, FIELD-TILTING DEEP THREAT who combines turbo-boosted speed, savvy route-running skills, and elusiveness after the catch; kick-return talent is a nice bonus.","description":"ELECTRIC, FIELD-TILTING DEEP THREAT who combines turbo-boosted speed, savvy route-running skills, and elusiveness after the catch; kick-return talent is a nice bonus., Field-Tilting Speed, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Williams is a home-run-hitting vertical receiver with a slender, sinewy build and elite speed. A former four-star prospect out of St. Louis, Missouri, he was a high school track star who bested Ezekiel Elliott’s state record in the 300-meter hurdles (37.28) as a sophomore and won another two state titles during his junior year (defending his 300-meter hurdles crown while winning in the 400 meters). He started his college career at Ohio State, but after playing a rotational role alongside Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba, he transferred to Alabama in 2021. He went ballistic for the Tide, hauling in 79 passes for 1,572 yards and 15 touchdowns in 15 games, finishing in the top-10 in the country in receiving yards per game (104.8) and tied for third in touchdowns.  Williams has breakaway deep speed. He shows elite burst to hit the nitrous oxide boosters and run away from corners on crossing routes and go routes, and he’s got an extra gear that helps him pull away from defenders after the catch. He’s a smooth athlete who makes sharp cuts as a route runner, creates separation, and doesn’t need to gear down at the catch point, deftly gathering the pass while turning downfield in one fluid motion. He can line up outside or in the slot, is tough to hang with on double moves, and he tracks the ball well; per PFF, Williams caught 12 deep passes in 2021 (defined as throws more than 20 yards downfield), tallying 631 yards and eight touchdowns on those plays. He’s strong on contested passes, showing the concentration and hand strength to leap up and grab a pass in traffic. He has good body control to spin, twist, and contort to catch the ball without losing his footing. Williams brings run-after-the-catch talent and elusiveness in the open field, both traits that made him an excellent kick returner for Alabama, too (he took two kicks back for touchdowns last year). Coaches will love that he’s also an excellent punt-team gunner.  Williams is slender and won’t overwhelm bigger and more physical cornerbacks across from him, and he isn’t going to add a whole lot as a blocker. The biggest question mark for the former Alabama star heading into this draft, though, will be how his medicals check out: He tore his ACL in the national championship game, and that could affect his ability to get back onto the field early on in 2022."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Drake London","year":2022,"rank":12,"height":76,"weight":219,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Usc","pros":"London’s scintillating combination of size, fluid athleticism, and route-running skills can allow him to develop into a true no. 1 outside threat.","cons":"He has just one season of elite production on his resume. Teams may be concerned about the ankle fracture that ended his 2021 season.","similar_player":"SLIM MIKE EVANS, DENNIS RODMAN","grade":"Junior","age":20.7,"main_selling_point":"PLAYMAKING PASS CATCHER with top-tier size, body control, and concentration to win at the catch point; capable of threatening at all three levels.","description":"PLAYMAKING PASS CATCHER with top-tier size, body control, and concentration to win at the catch point; capable of threatening at all three levels., Sure Hands, Pro-Ready Frame, Refined Technique","scouting_report":"London is a tall, good-sized receiver who plays above the rim and makes hay after the catch. A former four-star prospect out of Moorpark, California, London was a three-year contributor for the Trojans and caught 160 passes for 2,153 yards and 15 touchdowns in his college career. London put together his best season in 2021, reeling in 88 balls for 1,084 yards and seven touchdowns before an ankle fracture ended his season in late October.  A former high school hoops star (he averaged 29 points and 12 rebounds a game as a high school senior and briefly played for the USC basketball team in 2020), London has a well-built frame and excellent length, which is an advantage he uses to box out and dominate defenders at the catch point (he led the nation with 19 contested catches despite missing four games). He has very good body control and coordination to jump up, grab the pass, pirouette, and keep his feet inbounds. He’s an excellent hand fighter, swiping away cornerbacks’ hands to keep himself clean, and he is able to adjust to the ball. He separates late using subtle push-offs and tugs, waits until the last second to bring his hands up so opponents can’t anticipate when the ball is coming, and then snatches the ball away from his frame. London can line up on the outside and in the slot, shows good quickness to get off press, and is a quality route runner who can threaten at every level of the field. He’s a smooth athlete with fluid movement skills and is capable of sinking his hips to change direction without throttling down. In fact, USC utilized London on plenty of screens and sweeps, and he forced 22 missed tackles in 2021, per PFF.  London bodies corners on sideline throws but doesn’t always play through contact on slants and inside-breaking routes. While physically impressive, he’s not an elite burner or separator. He had a few concentration drops in 2021. And after an ankle fracture ended his 2021 season, teams will have to do their medical checks to determine that there’s no long-term damage."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Kyle Hamilton","year":2022,"rank":13,"height":76,"weight":220,"position":"Safety Notre","college":"Dame","pros":"Hamilton combines excellent play-recognition skills with high-end athleticism and great length; he’ll be an impact player at every level of the defense.","cons":"He suffered a season-ending knee injury that teams will have to check out. He may not be viewed as a single-high safety.","similar_player":"DERWIN JAMES JR., KEN GRIFFEY JR.","grade":"Junior","age":21.1,"main_selling_point":"RANGY, ATHLETIC SAFETY who can line up all over the field; brings rare length and excellent instincts.","description":"RANGY, ATHLETIC SAFETY who can line up all over the field; brings rare length and excellent instincts., Elite Athleticism, Rare Versatility, Coverage Chops","scouting_report":"Hamilton has a tall, athletic build and plays with excellent instincts, range, and versatility. A former four-star prospect out of Atlanta, he ranked as the 60th overall player nationally, per 247Sports. He was a two-year starter for the Fighting Irish, racking up 138 tackles, including 7.5 for a loss, with eight interceptions and 16 passes defensed in 31 career games. He tallied 34 tackles, two tackles for a loss, three interceptions, and four passes defensed in just seven games in 2021 before suffering a season-ending knee injury.  Hamilton brings rare length for the position and is an explosive athlete. He was featured in Bruce Feldman’s annual Freaks List during the offseason after being tracked on GPS at 21 mph and registering a 41-plus-inch vertical jump and 10-foot-8 broad jump. Head coach Brian Kelly deployed the versatile safety, who he called “an eraser,” all over the defense. Hamilton saw snaps with deep-middle responsibilities, a testament to his range and football IQ, but he also lined up on the outside, in the slot, in two-high looks, and up in the box, playing coverage, run support, and as a blitzer. Basically, he was everywhere.  The junior playmaker uses his height and long arms to disrupt passing lanes and make tough tackles. He reads the quarterback’s eyes to jump routes and triggers downhill quickly, showing good recognition of both pass- and run-game concepts. He’s a fluid athlete who has no problem flipping his hips and staying in step with bigger receivers and tight ends down the field. Those two traits showed up against Florida State this season, when he intercepted two passes: On the first, he anticipated a route in coverage and undercut the throw, and on the second, he came across the field from the far hash. On both plays, he showed understanding of route concepts and the speed to exploit them. He’s also very good at sniffing out screens and blowing them up before they can get downfield. Hamilton takes good angles and doesn’t overcommit, patiently tracking down ballcarriers in space. He’s a very reliable tackler, and is always around the ball.  Versatility is a huge calling card for the Notre Dame playmaker, but Hamilton may need to go to a team that has a plan to best utilize his talents. He can sometimes take the bait and come down into the box too quickly on play-action fakes and find himself out of position. He won’t be able to run step-for-step in man coverage against some smaller, shiftier slot receivers. And while he brings good range, he may lack high-end, twitched-up speed to play in single-high looks at the next level. Teams will have to dig into the knee injury that ended his season in 2021."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Daxton Hill","year":2022,"rank":14,"height":72,"weight":191,"position":"Safety","college":"Michigan","pros":"Hill is a dynamic, über-athletic playmaker with good instincts who can line up at multiple spots in the secondary.","cons":"He lacks size to play in the box and can get overpowered by bigger pass catchers.","similar_player":"DARNELL SAVAGE","grade":"Junior","age":21.5,"main_selling_point":"RANGY DEFENSIVE BACK with a tenacious demeanor and versatile skill set to line up over the slot or deep in the secondary.","description":"RANGY DEFENSIVE BACK with a tenacious demeanor and versatile skill set to line up over the slot or deep in the secondary., Elite Athleticism, Rare Versatility, Coverage Chops","scouting_report":"Hill has a slender, sinewy frame and long arms. A former five-star prospect out of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the younger brother of Ravens running back Justice Hill, he was the top-ranked safety in his class and the 14th best overall prospect, per 247sports. He was a three-year starter for the Wolverines and compiled 96 tackles, four interceptions, and 15 passes defensed in his career there. He posted his best season in 2021, racking up 69 tackles, 4.5 TFLs, two picks, and eight passes defensed in 14 games.  Hill is an ultra-athletic defensive back with quick feet and twitchy change of direction. He played primarily in the slot for Michigan last year, and flies around in the secondary. He’s rangy and showed the ability to line up and run step for step with slot receivers. He can carry tight ends and running backs up the seam. And he’s instinctive in zone; he gets to his landmark and keeps his eyes on the quarterback so he can anticipate and jump into passing lanes (like he did when he picked off a pass against Wisconsin). Hill brings the versatility to play all over the secondary and has the top-end speed to play single-high looks. Hill is a heat-seeking missile as a blitzer. He flies downhill and looks to deliver the big hit against the run. He’s tenacious in getting off the line and discarding blocks, and he plays with an edge.  Hill is a bit undersized and doesn’t bring the stopping power to consistently play in the box. His lack of length shows up at the catch point and he can get boxed out by bigger, longer pass catchers."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Treylon Burks","year":2022,"rank":15,"height":74,"weight":225,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Arkansas","pros":"Burks combines rare physical traits with high-end production at the college level. He has the talent to emerge as a no. 1 receiver early in his career.","cons":"He lacks polish as a route runner.","similar_player":"DEEBO SAMUEL WITH A POWER UP MUSHROOM","grade":"Junior","age":22.1,"main_selling_point":"BIG, EXPLOSIVE PASS CATCHER who combines elite size, blazing speed, and a big catch radius; a versatile joker piece who can be deployed all over the formation.","description":"BIG, EXPLOSIVE PASS CATCHER who combines elite size, blazing speed, and a big catch radius; a versatile joker piece who can be deployed all over the formation., Elite Athleticism, Field-Tilting Speed, Rare Versatility","scouting_report":"Burks is an exciting playmaker with a rare combination of size, physicality, and speed. A former four-star prospect out of Warren, Arkansas, Burks reeled in 146 passes for 2,399 yards and 18 touchdowns in three years with the Razorbacks. He punctuated his college career with a 1,104-yard, 11-touchdown campaign in 2021, adding 112 yards and a score on the ground. Burks has extraordinary physical traits: In addition to his top-end breakaway speed, he wears size 5XL gloves, bench-presses 380 pounds, squats 500, and power-cleans 320, per Bruce Feldman’s annual Freaks List column.  Burks has quick feet and plenty of burst to beat press and get vertical; he’s rarely slowed up by a jam. He lined up all over the formation for Arkansas and was utilized in as many ways as his coaching staff could cook up—he got reps outside, in the slot, at wingback, and in the backfield. He returned kicks and punts at times, too. Burks is a true three-level threat; he possesses elite top-end speed to stress defenses vertically, but also makes hay on slants and screen plays. He is dangerous after the catch, where his incredible after-burner-boosted acceleration makes him tough to catch (see his touchdown catch-and-run against Alabama). He plays like he’s made of cement, throwing his weight around to dominate at the catch point or run through arm-tackle attempts in the open field. Burks varies his route tempo to lull defenders to sleep and is adept at separating late to create just enough room to make the catch. He’s not content to just sit tight versus zone and shows awareness to find soft spots and make himself a target for his quarterback. Burks is a physical blocker who can body smaller defenders and seal them away from play.  Burks lacks consistency play-to-play and has some lapses in concentration. He needs to further develop his route running, and he’d benefit from landing with a team that can maximize his physical talents (like how the Seahawks developed DK Metcalf or the way the 49ers deploy Deebo Samuel) while he improves as a technician at the position."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Chris Olave","year":2022,"rank":16,"height":72,"weight":187,"position":"Wide","college":"State","pros":"Olave has the skill set to get on the field early in his career, bringing elite speed, nuanced route running, and dependable hands.","cons":"He has average size and play strength and needs to improve as a blocker.","similar_player":"TYLER LOCKETT WITH A GROWTH SPURT","grade":"Senior","age":21.8,"main_selling_point":"SPEEDY PLAYMAKER who runs masterful routes, stretches a defense deep, and scores lots of touchdowns; he can scoot.","description":"SPEEDY PLAYMAKER who runs masterful routes, stretches a defense deep, and scores lots of touchdowns; he can scoot., Field-Tilting Speed, Refined Technique, Sure Hands","scouting_report":"Olave is a slender, polished pass catcher with a silky smooth style and take-the-top-off-a-defense speed. A former three-star prospect out of San Marcos, California, Olave was a four-year contributor for the Buckeyes and racked up 175 catches for 2,702 yards and 35 scores in his illustrious career. He posted his most prolific campaign in 2021, reeling in 65 balls for 936 yards and 13 touchdowns. Playing both on the outside and in the slot, Olave has hyper-quick feet but always looks controlled and methodical in his routes. Every movement is deliberate; he explodes off the line effortlessly, eats up cushion, and builds his route tree around his ability to run right past his opponents. He has an effective rocker-step move that freezes defenders as he takes his route downfield, and he tracks the ball well, gaining further separation using head nods and shoulder fakes to dupe trailing defenders.  Olave runs a mean stop route and lets cornerbacks fly right by as the pass arrives, then comes back to the ball to give his quarterback an outlet. He shows awareness by the sideline to get a foot down and stay inbounds. Olave has go-go-gadget arms to reach out and reel in off-target throws or scoop it up near the ground. He’s patient after the catch, too, allowing his blocks to set before hitting the gas, and has the breakaway speed to kill defenders’ angles in the open field as he weaves through traffic.  Olave lacks size, and he isn’t going to break many tackles. He’s not a strong blocker. And while he did lead the Buckeyes in receiving touchdowns in 2021, teams may balk at the fact he finished third on his team in receptions and yards."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jermaine Johnson Ii","year":2022,"rank":17,"height":77,"weight":254,"position":"Edge","college":"State","pros":"Johnson has the tools to play on all three downs early in his career; he’s long, physical, and tenacious both as a pass rusher and run defender.","cons":"He lacks elite burst off the edge; he was a one-year wonder in college who will be a 23-year-old rookie.","similar_player":"PRESTON SMITH","grade":"Senior","main_selling_point":"ROWDY, PHYSICAL DEFENSIVE END who sets a hard edge and wins with power as a pass rusher.","description":"ROWDY, PHYSICAL DEFENSIVE END who sets a hard edge and wins with power as a pass rusher., Pro-Ready Frame, Bulldozer Power, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Johnson is a powerfully built edge defender with good bulk and excellent length. A former three-star prospect, he started his college career at Independence Community College (Kansas) after being ruled academically ineligible to play NCAA Division I. He posted 12.5 sacks and 11 TFL in two seasons there, earning the no. 1 ranking overall as a JUCO prospect, per 247Sports. He signed with Georgia and spent two seasons with the Bulldogs, totaling 6.5 sacks and eight TFL in a rotational role. He then transferred to Florida State for 2021 and racked up 11.5 sacks and 17.5 TFL in 12 games, adding two pass deflections and two forced fumbles. Johnson plays from both two- and three-point stances. He shocks opposing tackles with a strong punch and forceful stab. He locks his arm out, holding opponents at an arm’s length and putting them on their heels. He brings an effective inside countermove to punish oversetting tackles and has a good push-pull move to get opponents out over their skis. He showed good speed to close on quarterbacks once he’s into the pocket, and plays with a nonstop motor, always looking to clean up when quarterbacks escape the initial rush. He brings a smooth spin move. Johnson sets a brick-wall edge against the run, corralling ballcarriers with his long arms or turning them back inside. He bangs around in the trenches, looks to bully opponents, and is rarely pushed off his spot. He hits like bricks and plays through blocks to make the tackle.  Johnson is not super bendy and some hip tightness shows up when he looks to turn back into the pocket and toward the quarterback. He lacks elite twitch in his first step, and could struggle to consistently threaten as a high-side rusher in the NFL. He finds himself out of position at times and may need to develop more discipline in his rush."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"George Karlaftis","year":2022,"rank":18,"height":76,"weight":266,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Purdue","pros":"Karlaftis has the skill set to be a big-impact defender early in his career, combining great size, top-end athleticism, and turbo-charged power. He can play in multiple spots on the line.","cons":"He’s a bit stiff when he turns the corner, and can be undisciplined in his rush.","similar_player":"RYAN KERRIGAN","grade":"Junior","age":21,"main_selling_point":"EXPLOSIVE, VERSATILE PASS RUSHER with heavy hands, tremendous strength, and a relentless style.","description":"EXPLOSIVE, VERSATILE PASS RUSHER with heavy hands, tremendous strength, and a relentless style., Elite Athleticism, Bulldozer Power, Short-Area Quickness, Pass-Rush Talent","scouting_report":"Karlaftis is a tenacious, powerful defensive end who can line up and create havoc from multiple spots on the line. A former four-star prospect out of West Lafayette, Indiana, he ranked in the top-60 players nationally, per 247Sports. He made a name for himself as a freshman, collecting 54 tackles, including 17.0 for a loss, with 7.5 sacks, two pass deflections, and a forced fumble. After missing most of the 2020 season to a leg injury and COVID, he exploded back onto the scene in 2021, racking up 39 tackles, including 10 for a loss, plus 4.5 sacks, four pass deflections, and two forced fumbles.  Karlaftis is an incredible athlete, a two-time Indiana state high school shot-put champion who also starred on the U16 Greek national water polo team as a 13-year-old. He’s a weight-room regular, as Bruce Feldman’s Freaks List points out, and reportedly power-cleans 380 pounds, front-squats 505, and has a 37-inch vertical jump. On the football field, he lines up in two-, three-, and four-point stances and plays from all across the line (frequently at 5-technique and on the outside edge, but also on the inside), showing excellent burst as he uncoils out of his stance. He pairs first-step speed with heavy hands to swat away block attempts and get into the pocket, closing quickly on the quarterback. He converts speed to power and bull-rushes the hell out of dudes. He has a good arm-over swim move, and is very quick laterally. Karlaftis is a little stiff at the top of his rush, but he showed the ability to plant his foot and cut back into the pocket. His speed and tenacity is a constant problem for the offense; he lives in the backfield and flies around like a berserker, never content to go through the motions in any situation. Against the run, Karlaftis sets a really mean edge and pushes tight ends back into the pocket or into the run lane. He has always-active hands, and never stops fighting and chopping (he trains in MMA daily). He brings tremendous power and is capable of holding his ground or splitting double-teams.  Karlaftis can rush a bit too out-of-control and overrun the pocket at times, and there are reps when he slips and falls when trying to dip his shoulder and bend it back inside. His spin move needs some work, and while he’s explosive and powerful, he has to work on his flexibility."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Trent Mcduffie","year":2022,"rank":19,"height":71,"weight":193,"position":"Defensive Back","college":"Washington","pros":"McDuffie is a tough, scheme-versatile corner with quick feet, top-tier athleticism, and good ball skills.","cons":"He lacks length and wasn’t challenged much in coverage.","similar_player":"CASEY HAYWARD","grade":"Junior","main_selling_point":"STINGY, LOCKDOWN CORNERBACK who brings jitterbug quicks, instincts in coverage, and the ability to create problems as a blitzer.","description":"STINGY, LOCKDOWN CORNERBACK who brings jitterbug quicks, instincts in coverage, and the ability to create problems as a blitzer., Coverage Chops, Short-Area Quickness, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"McDuffie is a quick-footed cover corner with excellent athleticism and a compact, rugged frame. A four-star prospect out of Bellflower, California, he racked up 35 tackles, including 4.0 for a loss, plus a sack and six passes defensed in 2021, earning first team All-Pac-12 honors. He’s a three-year starter who totaled 94 tackles, two picks, eight passes defensed, and three forced fumbles in his career at Washington.  McDuffie lines up frequently in off coverage, with his eyes on the quarterback. He’s very comfortable and quick playing in a half-turn technique, where he can watch routes develop and react immediately. He has loose, fluid hips, and can seamlessly turn to stay in the hip pocket of a receiver down the field. A former high school receiver, McDuffie has good ball skills and tracks passes in flight, showing the ability to go up high to catch it over a receiver. He also understands route concepts and situations—he knows when opposing teams are attacking the sticks and will run a receiver’s route for them to either break up the pass or intercept it. He shows good awareness in zone and has the quickness and sticky coverage skills to play in man coverage. His tape was pretty boring to watch, I’m not going to lie, because opposing passers rarely tried to throw at him. McDuffie is lightning quick on the blitz and flows down the line to tackle the running back in the backfield. He’s a strong tackler who closes in a blink, showing an edge that NFL teams will like. He’s slippery and can avoid or escape blocks, discarding opposing receivers to keep contain or make a play. He has experience returning punts and was a punt gunner for the Huskies.  McDuffie lacks elite length for the position and while he’s capable of being physical, he has a few bullfighter “olé” moments as a tackler. He needs to consistently wrap up ballcarriers."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Arnold Ebiketie","year":2022,"rank":20,"height":74,"weight":250,"position":"Edge","college":"State","pros":"Ebiketie is a productive rusher off the edge who combines size, length, and a nice foundation of pass-rush moves; he should be a factor early in his career.","cons":"He broke out late and needs to improve against the run before he can be trusted on all three downs.","similar_player":"YANNICK NGAKOUE","grade":"Rs Senior","main_selling_point":"HARD-CHARGING EDGE RUSHER with good length and an effective array of pass-rush moves; a fluid mover who can bend back to the pocket.","description":"HARD-CHARGING EDGE RUSHER with good length and an effective array of pass-rush moves; a fluid mover who can bend back to the pocket., Pro-Ready Frame, Pass-Rush Talent","scouting_report":"Ebiketie has a thick, muscular frame with long arms. A former three-star prospect out of Kensington, Maryland, he started his college career at Temple and played three seasons there before transferring to Penn State for his redshirt senior season. He put together a dominant performance for the Nittany Lions in 2021, tallying 9.5 sacks, 18.0 TFL, and two forced fumbles.  Ebiketie rushes from both two- and three-point stances, showing good bend to turn the corner and flatten back to the quarterback. He can get nearly horizontal to the ground when he plants his foot and cuts back inside. He has an effective inside counter move, jab-stepping to the edge before slicing back toward the quarterback. He has an inside-arm stab and a forceful hump move that he can deploy to push tackles into or past the pocket. He’s extremely quick laterally and brings good pop in his hands. He lands his punches to stack blocks in the run game, keeping his eyes in the backfield. Ebiketie has some experience lining up on the interior and could be utilized as a nickel three-technique rusher. He’s also got some experience dropping back into space.  There are times when Ebiketie looks a bit out of control, losing his footing trying to dip and bend back to the quarterback. He occasionally loses sight of the ball as a run defender and can get pushed off the line against the run. He tends to fire off the snap a beat slow and doesn’t have an elite first step. He’s a late bloomer who didn’t post top-tier numbers until his fifth season in college."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Tyler Linderbaum","year":2022,"rank":21,"height":74,"weight":296,"position":"Center","college":"Iowa","pros":"Linderbaum has a complete skill set to start right away at the center position, bringing top-notch strength and athleticism along with plenty of grit.","cons":"He’s a bit undersized and likely fits best in zone-blocking schemes. Centers don’t typically go early in the first round.","similar_player":"COREY LINSLEY","grade":"Rs Junior","age":22,"main_selling_point":"STRONG, QUICK-FOOTED CENTER who plays with excellent leverage and blocks well on the move.","description":"STRONG, QUICK-FOOTED CENTER who plays with excellent leverage and blocks well on the move., Bulldozer Power, Relentless Motor, Elite Athleticism","scouting_report":"Linderbaum is a powerful, athletic center with a squat frame, smooth footwork, and a strong upper body. A former three-star defensive line prospect out of Solon, Iowa, he switched to the offensive line for Iowa after his redshirt year. That turned out to be a good choice, as in 2021 Linderbaum went on to earn first team All-American honors and won the Rimington Trophy as the nation’s top center. Linderbaum’s background as a high school wrestler (he famously pinned the eventual Iowa state champion and now All-Pro Buccaneers tackle Tristan Wirfs in one matchup his junior year) shows up on his tape, and he consistently plays with better leverage than opponents, using strong hands and upper body torque to control rushers. He drops a heavy anchor and is tough to move off his spot in pass protection. And he’s a quality hand-fighter, punching and latching on to defensive linemen while showing the ability to react and reset his hands when needed. He’s almost always balanced and is extremely quick going from snap to block. He explodes out of his stance in a blink to gain the upper hand.   Linderbaum is a zone-blocking whiz who shows first-step quickness to get across the face of shaded playside defenders, reposition his feet, and seal them off from the play. He shoots out into the second (and sometimes third) level to seal off blocks and spring big runs. And he seamlessly climbs from his initial combo block to the second-level defender. He’s like a mini-earth-mover on quarterback sneaks. He brings experience snapping in both under-center and shotgun situations.  Linderbaum lacks length and is a bit undersized, listed at 290 pounds, making him likely a center only at the next level. He could struggle against longer, heavier defensive tackles at the next level. A specialist in zone-blocking looks, he may not be a great fit in power or gap schemes."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Nakobe Dean","year":2022,"rank":22,"height":71,"weight":229,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Georgia","pros":"Dean has the speed and recognition skills to play against the run and the pass; he’s a dangerous blitzer who ups the intensity of the entire defense.","cons":"He’s undersized, which could cause him problems in coverage and in taking on blocks.","similar_player":"ROQUAN SMITH","grade":"Junior","age":21.3,"main_selling_point":"ROWDY, PLAYMAKING LINEBACKER with great range, plenty of physicality, and talent as a blitzer.","description":"ROWDY, PLAYMAKING LINEBACKER with great range, plenty of physicality, and talent as a blitzer., Field-Tilting Speed, Instinctual Playmaking, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Dean is an instinctive, rangy linebacker with a compact, muscled-up frame. A five-star prospect out of Horn Lake, Mississippi, he ranked as the no. 2 inside linebacker and 19th player overall nationally, per 247sports. He was a three-year contributor for the Bulldogs and won first team AP All-American honors and the Butkus Award in 2021 after racking up 72 tackles, including 10.5 for a loss, with 6.0 sacks, six passes defensed, and two forced fumbles in 15 games for the national champs. Dean is a twitchy athlete and roamed the middle of the field for Georgia, and while he’s a bit undersized, he makes up for it by being a tenacious ball of energy. He’s rangy, covers plenty of ground against the pass, and triggers downhill in an instant, flying toward the line to cut off bootlegs or chase down a ballcarrier. He’s explosive and closes quickly, arriving at his target to hit like a ton of bricks. He’s a very good blitzer who shoots through gaps and bends to the quarterback to either sack him or flush him from the pocket. He bowls over pass-blocking running backs to get to the quarterback. He totaled 23 pressures in 2021, according to PFF, to go with his six sacks. He showed good vision and recognition to chase down the ballcarrier on option plays. When he takes on blocks, he uses quickness and strong hands to discard his opponent. He does well to break down in space to tackle and typically doesn’t overrun his angle.  Dean is instinctive in coverage and is comfortable playing in space. He can match up with running backs out of the backfield and showed that off against Florida, when he lined up across from a back on the wing, broke on the route early, and intercepted the pass to take it back for a pick-six. He shows the speed and range to act as a spy on mobile quarterbacks.  A lack of size could be an issue for Dean at the next level. He can hang with running backs in coverage but may struggle against tight ends and bigger slot receivers in space. He benefited from playing behind an elite defensive line at Georgia, which kept him pretty clean, and his lack of length could show up in his ability to take on and get off blocks."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Breece Hall","year":2022,"rank":23,"height":71,"weight":217,"position":"Running","college":"State","pros":"Hall has the size, speed, and vision to play from day one. He’s a big-play threat with a rugged, physical style that would boost any team’s run game.","cons":"There could be some concern over wear and tear from a prolific college career.","similar_player":"ANTONIO GIBSON","grade":"Junior","age":20.9,"main_selling_point":"THREE-DOWN FOUNDATION BACK with excellent vision, burst, and physicality to create big plays; has a knack for finding the end zone and brings pass-catching chops.","description":"THREE-DOWN FOUNDATION BACK with excellent vision, burst, and physicality to create big plays; has a knack for finding the end zone and brings pass-catching chops., Pro-Ready Frame, Short-Area Quickness, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Hall is an explosive, physical runner with a tall, sturdy build. A former four-star prospect out of Wichita, Kansas, he was a three-year contributor at Iowa State and tallied 3,941 rushing yards and an incredible 50 touchdowns on the ground in his college career, adding another 734 yards and six scores through the air. He runs with a slashing style, using head fakes and jukes to dupe second-level defenders into bad angles. He’s patient in letting his blocks set up before using his turbo-boosted acceleration to explode through the hole and get downhill. He has the speed to hit the home run when there’s green in front of him. He’s slippery and creative and knows how to deflect contact and spin away. He rarely gets squared up by a defender and that allows him to fall forward for extra yards. Hall runs with power and won’t be slowed down by arm tackles, has a nose for the end zone, and packs plenty of punch at the goal line.  Hall is a natural receiver with solid hands and the open-field instincts to turn short dump-offs into big gains. In pass protection, he squares up and absorbs pass rushers and isn’t afraid to stick his face in the fan against a hard-charging blitz. The Iowa State star projects as an every-down back at the next level but some teams may balk at his heavy usage in college (he has more than 700 carries under his belt). As a receiver, Hall can improve in the nuances of route running and needs to do more to make himself a dump-off option for his quarterback."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Kenneth Walker Iii","year":2022,"rank":24,"height":69,"weight":211,"position":"Running","college":"State","pros":"Walker brings day-one starting potential as an explosive, make-you-miss runner with good vision and creativity to pick up yards on his own.","cons":"He’s a work in progress as a pass catcher and may need to be spelled on third downs.","similar_player":"J.K. DOBBINS, TIM HARDAWAY","grade":"Junior","age":21.5,"main_selling_point":"MORE LIKE KENNETH RUNNER, AMIRITE? Tough, tackle-breaking back with juke-you-out-of-your-socks elusiveness in the short area.","description":"MORE LIKE KENNETH RUNNER, AMIRITE? Tough, tackle-breaking back with juke-you-out-of-your-socks elusiveness in the short area., Short-Area Quickness, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Walker is a hyperproductive playmaking back with a muscular, rugged frame. A former three-star prospect out of Arlington, Tennessee, he started his career at Wake Forest, rushing for 1,158 yards and 17 touchdowns in 20 games over two seasons for the Demon Deacons before transferring to Michigan State for his junior year. He posted incredible numbers in 2021, earning Walter Camp Player of the Year honors and the Doak Walker Award after rushing for 1,636 yards and 18 touchdowns.  Walker brings the suddenness and quick feet to cut on a dime and make defenders miss or reverse course across the formation. He runs with a bounding, slalom style between the tackles, and is capable of stringing multiple moves together, setting up second-level defenders to over-pursue in one direction before cutting back into open grass. Walker drifts off his blockers and stays hidden behind the line, showing the craftiness to let blocks set up and get defenders out of position. He is capable of making defenders miss in a phone booth, using his interpretation of the “killer crossover” to leave would-be tacklers flailing. He’s a slippery runner with near-instantaneous downhill acceleration; he flies through the hole, blows past pursuit angles, and powers through arm tackles. Walker finished in the top five among Power Five running backs in both broken tackles per attempt (0.34) and yards after contact per attempt (4.5), per PFF. He showed the ability to rip off big runs, like a 75-yard jailbreak touchdown against Northwestern last season. He has been reliable with ball security, losing just one fumble in three seasons.  Walker has the size and physical style to handle a heavy workload but is relatively unproven as a pass catcher (just 19 receptions in three seasons). He will need to refine his route running and pass protection to stay on the field all three downs at the next level."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Devonte Wyatt","year":2022,"rank":25,"height":75,"weight":304,"position":"Interior","college":"Georgia","pros":"Wyatt combines power and explosive movement skills on the interior; he could be an impact interior pass rusher early in his career.","cons":"He lacks elite length and is still developing his pass-rush plan.","similar_player":"CHRISTIAN WILKINS","grade":"Senior","age":24,"main_selling_point":"AGGRESSIVE, GAP-SHOOTING DEFENSIVE TACKLE with a nimble first step and bounding lateral burst; an interior pass rusher with untapped potential.","description":"AGGRESSIVE, GAP-SHOOTING DEFENSIVE TACKLE with a nimble first step and bounding lateral burst; an interior pass rusher with untapped potential., Short-Area Quickness, Pass-Rush Talent","scouting_report":"Wyatt has a stout, wide frame and a quick first step. A former three-star prospect, he originally committed to Georgia but spent a year at Hutchinson Community College to get his grades up, earning the no. 3 JUCO defensive tackle ranking by 247Sports after one season there. He ended up back with the Bulldogs, where he established himself as a key cog in the defensive line, netting 12 tackles for a loss and 5.0 sacks in his four-year career. He put together his best season in 2021, tallying 27 quarterback pressures to go with 7.0 TFL, 2.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles Wyatt is a former high school shot-putter who brings plenty of power to the interior defensive line. He lined up all over the formation for Georgia, getting looks at 3-technique, 1-technique, and a handful of other spots. He explodes out of his stance at the snap, shoots through gaps into the backfield, and he shows excellent lateral speed and agility, covering a lot of ground on stunts and line games. He has strong hands and a physical punch, shocking opponents at the snap before locking out his arms to keep them off his body and control the rep. He uses a forceful club move to work himself free from blockers. He has good athleticism and plays with a wide, balanced base. He closes ground on the quarterback quickly to flush them from the pocket, chopping his feet to change direction and avoid overrunning his target. Wyatt stacks and sheds against the run, keeping his eyes in the backfield to lock on to running backs. He has a quality push-pull move to get opponents lunging and off balance.  Wyatt can give ground at the point of attack, especially against double-teams. He gets a bit too upright at the snap, allowing opponents to get into his chest and push him off his spot. He doesn’t have high-end length and he needs to add more moves to his pass-rush tool set."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Kaiir Elam","year":2022,"rank":26,"height":74,"weight":191,"position":"Defensive Back","college":"Florida","pros":"Elam combines size, athleticism, and physicality in coverage; he has ball-hawking instincts and brings potential to create takeaways at the next level.","cons":"He’s grabby in coverage and can give up some early separation.","similar_player":"JAMEL DEAN","grade":"Junior","age":20.9,"main_selling_point":"LONG, PHYSICAL COVER CORNER who loves to press and dictate terms to his opponents; an instinctive playmaker in the back end.","description":"LONG, PHYSICAL COVER CORNER who loves to press and dictate terms to his opponents; an instinctive playmaker in the back end., Pro-Ready Frame, Instinctual Playmaking, Coverage Chops","scouting_report":"Elam is a tall, well-built defensive back who plays a physical brand of football. The son of former NFL safety Abram Elam and nephew of former Ravens first-rounder Matt Elam, he was a four-star prospect out of North Palm Beach, Florida, where he ranked as the no. 6 cornerback in his class and 48th nationally, per 247Sports. Elam was a three-year contributor at Florida and racked up five picks, 20 pass deflections, and 2.5 TFLs in his career. He has experience in both press and off-coverage looks. In press, he plays from a low, crouched technique and likes to get his hands on opponents early in their routes, using his length to lock in and disrupt the receiver’s release. He is patient when mirroring and doesn’t commit to turning his hips too quickly. He trusts his speed and knows he can close ground on receivers who’ve established some early separation. He studies opponents’ hands and eyes in trailing coverage, timing when to look back for the ball. He’s aggressive at the catch point, using length to rake at passes and try to dislodge catches. In off-looks, Elam is comfortable in half-turn and backpedal techniques. He shows good play recognition and awareness of route combinations, reading the quarterback's eyes to anticipate where the ball will go. He can click and close in a blink to jump routes and knock away passes. Elam is aggressive against the run but he doesn’t always break down and make tackles. He is susceptible to giving up some separation early in routes as he turns to trailing technique, and could struggle to plaster smaller, shiftier receivers. He has a tendency to grab and tug on jerseys to slow opponents, which could lead to penalties at the next level. He can get goaded out of position by outside jukes and give up leverage to the inside."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Malik Willis","year":2022,"rank":27,"height":73,"weight":219,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Liberty","pros":"Willis has the scintillating combination of arm strength and athleticism that could help make him a superstar at the next level. No other quarterback in this class has a higher ceiling.","cons":"His accuracy is a work in progress, and he’ll need to learn to take fewer sacks. He’ll see a big jump in offensive complexity and competition going from Liberty to the NFL.","similar_player":"JALEN HURTS WITH TURBO BOOSTERS","grade":"Rs Junior","age":22.9,"main_selling_point":"EXCITING DUAL-THREAT SIGNAL-CALLER with a big arm and rare running talent―but question marks around accuracy and decision-making.","description":"EXCITING DUAL-THREAT SIGNAL-CALLER with a big arm and rare running talent―but question marks around accuracy and decision-making., Arm Strength, Elite Athleticism, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Willis is one of the most intriguing and polarizing prospects in this draft class. A former three-star prospect from Atlanta, Willis started his college career at Auburn, where he backed up Jarrett Stidham for two seasons before transferring to Liberty to play in Hugh Freeze’s RPO-heavy offense. After sitting out a year, he exploded onto the scene for the Flames in 2020, tossing 20 touchdowns and six picks while rushing for 944 yards and 14 scores on the ground. Willis’s efficiency dropped a bit and his turnovers spiked in 2021 as he threw 27 touchdowns and 12 interceptions, but he again had success with his legs, carrying the ball 197 times for 878 yards and 13 touchdowns in 13 games. Willis will draw some comparisons to Josh Allen because of his rocket-launcher arm and ability to gouge opponents on the ground. Willis lacks prototypical height but has a well-built, muscular frame with more than enough bulk to handle the rigors of playing in the NFL. He throws with a snappy, whiplike release, and is capable of changing arm angle to fit passes over or around defenders. He knows how to manipulate a safety with his eyes. He has shown the ability to throw on the move, using upper-body torque to generate velocity when running both to the right or left. He can throw it on a rope on deep outs or go-balls downfield, and when he steps up into the pocket and throws with rhythm he can really rip passes into tight windows. He leads receivers so they can pick up yards after the catch, and throws it deep well, lofting moon balls down the sideline. He’s elusive in the pocket and creative out of structure, frequently slipping away from pass rushers to keep the play alive. He’s proved to be a playmaker out of structure, keeping his eyes downfield as he tries to find the open man.  Willis is a very talented runner who can lead a quarterback-centric ground game. He has a knack for setting up defenders and yanking them out of their socks using spin moves, jukes, and cuts. He can turn into a running back, displaying quickness and power―and he won’t shy away from squaring up defenders to run through contact.   At times, Willis’s timing and accuracy become spotty and his touch on passes can run hot or cold. He’ll put a ball inside when he needs to lead his receiver to the outside, or vice versa. The Liberty star is a bit quick to bail on a clean pocket and can be overly reliant on his athleticism. He’ll hesitate to pull the trigger at times and take a sack rather than getting the ball out quickly to his outlet. He tallied a 13.1 percent sack rate in 2021 (taking 51 sacks in 13 games), an astronomical number that he’ll need to dramatically improve on in the pros. Ball security was a bit of a concern this past season; he had a few too many bobbled snaps, fumbles, and picks. Willis will need to further refine his accuracy, cut down on turnovers, and take fewer sacks at the next level."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Desmond Ridder","year":2022,"rank":28,"height":75,"weight":211,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Cincinnati","pros":"Ridder’s an experienced dual-threat passer with the tools to develop into a high-level pro starter; he’s one of the more refined and game-ready quarterbacks in this draft.","cons":"He’s inconsistent with his accuracy, and will see a big jump in competition heading to the pros. He lacks one true defining trait.","similar_player":"DANIEL JONES, BUT IN A GOOD WAY","grade":"Senior","age":22.6,"main_selling_point":"SMOOTH, ATHLETIC PASSER with a strong arm, cool demeanor, and the speed to make plays with his legs.","description":"SMOOTH, ATHLETIC PASSER with a strong arm, cool demeanor, and the speed to make plays with his legs., Refined Technique, Arm Strength, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Ridder is a confident, strong-armed quarterback with a tall, slender frame. A former three-star prospect out of Louisville, Ridder is a highly experienced four-year starter with 48 starts under his belt. He capped off his stellar career at Cincinnati by leading the Bearcats to a 13-1 record and an appearance in the College Football Playoff, showing off his versatile skill set by throwing for 3,334 yards with 30 touchdowns and eight picks while adding 355 yards and six touchdowns on the ground.  Ridder is a quick-footed and graceful athlete with an effortless style. His footwork is typically clean in the pocket and he plays with a calm helmet, working through his reads to find his best option. He has a strong arm and throws a pretty deep ball with a tight spiral. He shows accuracy in the short and intermediate areas, putting the ball where his teammates can turn and run. Ridder loves to work the seams, and against zone looks he can flick his wrist and hit the open guy. He has good touch on sideline passes and can put the ball where only his receiver can get it―whether that’s on a back-shoulder pass or a tear-drop floater to the sideline. Ridder changes protections at the line and is comfortable checking to a new play to best attack a given defensive look. He primarily played from shotgun looks in 2021 but Cincinnati mixed in some play-action deep-drop throws, too, and Ridder looked comfortable turning his back to the defense and resetting to pass downfield. A dual-threat signal-caller, Ridder has the speed, quickness, and creativity to create out-of-structure plays with his legs, particularly in the red zone.  Ridder is a polished passer, and his extensive experience as a starter should help him make the jump to the pros, but he’ll need to clean up his game in a few key areas. His accuracy runs hot and cold, much like a shooter who’s trying to find his rhythm on the basketball court. He missed on some deep passes, either sailing the ball over his target’s head or letting the ball hang too much in the air. Ridder sometimes tries to put too much touch on the ball when he should just drive it into a tight window. And he forced a few passes into tight coverage when under pressure―the types of throws that turn into picks at the next level. While balanced in many of the key areas of quarterbacking, he doesn’t exactly wow you in any of them, either."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Zion Johnson","year":2022,"rank":29,"height":75,"weight":312,"position":"Guard Boston","college":"College","pros":"Johnson is a plug-and-play guard who mirrors in pass pro and creates movement in the run game; offers positional versatility to fill in at tackle and center.","cons":"Balance is an issue at times and he too often finds himself out over his skis as a blocker.","similar_player":"LAKEN TOMLINSON","grade":"Rs Senior","age":22.4,"main_selling_point":"BIG, BURLY LINEMAN with good length and a salty demeanor; offers positional versatility and brings plenty of starting experience to the pros.","description":"BIG, BURLY LINEMAN with good length and a salty demeanor; offers positional versatility and brings plenty of starting experience to the pros., Pro-Ready Frame, Bulldozer Power","scouting_report":"Johnson has a thick, wide frame with long arms and big hands. A former zero-star recruit out of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, he started his career at Davidson (playing two seasons there) before transferring to Boston College, where he started 29 games, splitting time at left guard and left tackle. He combines good size with easy movement skills and projects well as a guard in the NFL, though he brings the positional versatility to play tackle or center in a pinch. A multiyear team captain, Johnson blocks with a wide, balanced base and plays with natural power. In pass protection, he shoots his hands into the opponent's chest and latches on, controlling the rep with a strong grip. He mirrors well to stay heads-up on a defender and he shows good awareness to pick up stunts. Johnson drops a heavy anchor; it’s not going to be easy to bull-rush this dude and he is rarely overpowered into the pocket. Even when he gets knocked back off the line early in the snap, he digs his heels in and resets to establish a do-not-cross point.  In the run game, Johnson fires out of his stance and consistently shocks defenders, creating push off the line. He’s a road-grader type and gets low to create leverage and fork lift defenders off the ball. He shows a good feel for combo blocks, helping out his cohort before quickly moving downfield to seal off the next defender. At times, though, Johnson ducks his head into contact, causing him to lose his balance and lose sight of defenders. He shoots his hands wide of the shoulder pads and needs to clean that up to avoid getting holding calls. He is prone to leaving his chest open on some snaps, which leaves him susceptible to rip and pull moves."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Kenyon Green","year":2022,"rank":30,"height":76,"weight":323,"position":"Guard Texas","college":"A&m","pros":"Green brings elite size, good length, and muscle-car power to the guard position, and has the skill set to start early on. He adds positional versatility to an offensive line group.","cons":"He can struggle with hand placement and be overly reliant on his strength over technique. He’s probably best suited as a guard in the NFL.","similar_player":"ELGTON JENKINS","grade":"Junior","age":21.1,"main_selling_point":"WIDE-BODIED BLOCKER with top-tier power, positional versatility, and a steely demeanor on the field.","description":"WIDE-BODIED BLOCKER with top-tier power, positional versatility, and a steely demeanor on the field., Pro-Ready Frame, Bulldozer Power, Rare Versatility","scouting_report":"Green is a big, burley offensive lineman with a powerful base and long arms. A former five-star prospect out of Humble, Texas, he ranked as the no. 3 offensive tackle and 15th player nationally, per 247Sports. He lived up to his billing with a stellar career at Texas A&M, winning Second-Team AP All-American honors in 2020 before following that up by making First Team last season. He brings incredible versatility to the line and took snaps at every position but center in his 35-start college career. He projects best at guard in the NFL but there’s no doubt teams will love his ability to fill in at either tackle spot in a pinch.  Wherever he lines up, Green plays with a balanced pass-set, always seems to be under control, and methodically does his job. He brings a strong punch, sinking his meat-hook hands into an opponent’s chest to stop them in their tracks. He’s a brick wall against the bull rush and absorbs contact and digs his heels in against long-arm stab moves. Green uses his length to keep pass-rushers at arm’s length, and has an extremely strong upper body, showing the ability to snatch and throw a defender, sometimes with just one hand. He has plenty of sand in his pants to drop anchor and stonewall bull-rushers, and he does a good job to get underneath his opponent’s pads, taking all the power out of their rush. He shows solid footwork to keep his balance and maintain his block, and keeps his head on a swivel to pick up stunts and looping pass rushers. He plays with an edge.  As a run blocker, he’s very quick out of his stance and hits with excellent leverage, fork-lifting opponents and driving them off the line. He can cross the face of a defender to reach and seal on the back side on zone runs.  Green tends to bend and lunge, particularly when he’s lined up at tackle. He can struggle with pure speed off the edge out there, and at times he’s forced to flip his hips to chase around the arc. He’s a little too heavy-footed to play on the edge regularly, and that’s why he probably fits best on the interior. He’s a little inconsistent with landing his punch, occasionally striking too wide and ending up bear-hugging the pass rusher. He’ll have to clean up his hand placement."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Devin Lloyd","year":2022,"rank":31,"height":75,"weight":237,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Utah","pros":"Lloyd is a super-productive playmaker with great length, high-end athleticism, and instincts in both coverage and run defense; he brings the versatility to wear several different hats for a defense.","cons":"He’s inconsistent when taking on blocks and can get washed out of a play; he’s not big enough to be deployed as a full-time pass rusher.","similar_player":"ISAIAH SIMMONS","grade":"Rs Senior","main_selling_point":"TALL, RANGY LINEBACKER who makes plays all over the field; brings some pass-rushing chops and gets home on the blitz.","description":"TALL, RANGY LINEBACKER who makes plays all over the field; brings some pass-rushing chops and gets home on the blitz., Instinctual Playmaking, Rare Versatility, Short-Area Quickness","scouting_report":"Lloyd is an athletic linebacker with a tall, long-levered frame and the versatility to line up in multiple spots. A former three-star prospect from Chula Vista, California, Lloyd was a three-year starter for the Utes and absolutely filled up the stat sheet en route to First-Team All-American honors in 2021, racking up 110 tackles, including 22 tackles for a loss, plus eight sacks, four picks (two for touchdowns), and six passes defensed in 14 games.  A former high school receiver, safety, and punter, Lloyd brings incredible versatility to the linebacker position, where he primarily lined up off the ball but got a chance to rush the passer from the edge, too. He shows excellent play recognition and anticipation, regularly shooting through gaps to blow up plays in the backfield. He’s an explosive blitzer and slices through the line to bring down the quarterback or ballcarrier. He recognizes whether plays are a run or pass quickly and doesn’t hesitate, rarely false-stepping to find himself in no-man’s-land. He reads the blocking at the line and sifts through the trash to arrive at the ballcarrier, and his closing burst is top-notch when he chases down backs from the backside of the play. He has a big tackle radius.  In coverage, he shows a natural feel for depth, spacing, and anticipating route combinations, and he reads the quarterback’s eyes to make breaks on the ball. He doesn’t have any problem carrying running backs into their routes out of the backfield, and he takes good angles in pursuit. He knows how to use his length in coverage, getting his hands into passing lanes to knock throws down. When he lines up on the edge, Lloyd plays with physicality and aggressiveness, using his quickness and savvy hand-fighting skills to discard blocks. He has a good long-arm stab move to keep tackles off his body. He sets a strong edge against the run.  Lloyd can get too aggressive flying downhill and overruns plays at times. He occasionally loses track of the ballcarrier and misses his run fit, allowing the back to get loose. He looks to juke or swim-move past blocks rather than take them on with a physical mindset."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jahan Dotson","year":2022,"rank":32,"height":71,"weight":178,"position":"Wide","college":"State","pros":"Dotson has the route-running chops, all around athleticism, and reliable hands to get onto the field early in his career. He’ll be a quarterback’s best friend.","cons":"He lacks size and play strength and could get overshadowed in a class that features a handful of flashier prospects.","similar_player":"DIONTAE JOHNSON WITH STICKUM GLOVES","grade":"Senior","age":22.1,"main_selling_point":"SLIPPERY ROUTE TECHNICIAN with excellent quickness, great hands, and a penchant for acrobatic grabs.","description":"SLIPPERY ROUTE TECHNICIAN with excellent quickness, great hands, and a penchant for acrobatic grabs., Short-Area Quickness, Sure Hands","scouting_report":"Dotson has a slender, wiry frame, runs sharp routes, and has sticky hands. A former four-star prospect out of Nazareth, Pennsylvania, he was a four-year contributor for the Nittany Lions and broke out in 2020, grabbing 52 passes for 884 yards and eight touchdowns as a junior. He boosted his numbers last season and reeled in 91 receptions for 1,182 yards and 12 touchdowns with one rushing score. Dotson brings suddenness and polish as a route runner and lines up all over the formation, getting snaps on the outside, in the slot, and even in the backfield as a wildcat QB. He’s slippery and quick-footed at the line of scrimmage, and he makes it hard for opposing corners to crowd him at the line or get a jam on him. He’s adept at getting open early in his route and his ability to separate will make him a frequent target on high-leverage plays on third down and in the red zone.  Dotson brings great burst in the short area and an extra gear to run away from a defense (see his sick sluggo-route touchdown vs. Maryland). He’s effective at the catch point, showing the body control and hops to win in the air (he reached and snagged a pair of one-handed catches against Ohio State in 2020). And he has soft hands to catch bullet passes in his direction, showing good focus to see the ball in when catching the ball in traffic. He’s very effective on slants and in-breaking routes and is also capable of taking the top off a defense. He was also an effective punt returner and took one to the house in 2020.  Dotson lacks size, won’t break many tackles, and is easily wrangled when trying to pick up yards after the catch. His thin frame could lead to durability concerns, and he could struggle with physical corners at the next level."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Kenny Pickett","year":2022,"rank":33,"height":75,"weight":217,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Pittsburgh","pros":"Pickett is a highly experienced and confident signal-caller with arm strength, accuracy, and out-of-structure playmaking talent to start right away in the NFL.","cons":"He’s a late bloomer who will be 24 as a rookie. His hand size could be a concern for some teams.","similar_player":"TONY ROMO","grade":"Rs Senior","age":23.9,"main_selling_point":"TOUGH, CONFIDENT SIGNAL-CALLER who has a good arm, a savvy feel for the pocket, and some out-of-structure playmaking talent.","description":"TOUGH, CONFIDENT SIGNAL-CALLER who has a good arm, a savvy feel for the pocket, and some out-of-structure playmaking talent., Instinctual Playmaking, Pinpoint Accuracy, Refined Technique","scouting_report":"Pickett had a Zach Wilson–like rise in 2021, transforming from what looked like a mid-round prospect into a potential top-15 pick. A former three-star recruit out of Oakhurst, New Jersey, Pickett showcased a steely demeanor as his numbers exploded in 2021, throwing 42 touchdowns (his previous best was 13) and just seven interceptions while averaging a robust 8.7 yards per attempt to lead Pitt to an 11-3 record. He added 241 yards and five scores on the ground. Pickett is a team captain and one of the most battle-hardened passers in this draft, with 49 career starts under his belt. Pickett has good size and an over-the-top throwing motion. He puts plenty of zip on the ball when passing to all three levels. His feet work in unison with his upper body to make on-balance throws, and he’s capable of passing the football while off his platform as well. Against Georgia Tech he threw a Mahomesian no-look touchdown pass, where his whole body was pointing to the left but the ball went to his receiver on the right hash. He’s an aggressive downfield thrower and has good deep accuracy and touch, and he loves a back-shoulder pass. Pickett shows a natural feel for navigating the pocket, sliding away from pressure while letting routes develop downfield, and he’s got the quickness to avoid pass rushers in a phone booth. He makes some impressive throws on the run, where both his quick release and creativity as a playmaker really show up.  Pickett has the athleticism to do some damage with his legs. The team that drafts him likely won’t design run-game concepts around him, but he is capable of making defenses pay if they lose contain on the pocket. He showed that and more with a now-infamous 58-yard touchdown run against Wake Forest, where he faked a slide before exploding past the defense for a score (the NCAA worked quickly to outlaw that type of play going forward). Pickett rushed for 20 touchdowns in his five-year career (including five in 2021 and eight in 2020).  Hand size will be a big question mark for evaluators in the run-up to the draft. Pickett’s hands measured in at 8 1/2 inches, well below the standard 9-inch threshold, and it could be a red flag for some teams that he wears a glove on his throwing hand and that fumbles have been an issue. Teams will also have to decide how much to dock Pickett for the fact that he’ll be a 24-year-old rookie. Ultimately, Pickett’s rocketship rise in 2021 will be a hotly debated point in the run-up to the draft: Does he project more as the guy we saw during his first four seasons at Pitt, or the Heisman finalist we saw in 2021?"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Logan Hall","year":2022,"rank":34,"height":78,"weight":283,"position":"Interior","college":"Houston","pros":"Hall is an athletic, long interior rusher who brings potential to play all over the defensive line; he’ll up the intensity of any team’s front.","cons":"He plays a bit out of control at times; he’s a tweener who may lack the bulk to play inside and doesn’t have a ton of experience on the edge.","similar_player":"ARIK ARMSTEAD","grade":"Junior","main_selling_point":"BIG, LONG-LIMBED DEFENSIVE LINEMAN who plays with good burst, a ferocious style, and brings upside to line up all across the defensive front.","description":"BIG, LONG-LIMBED DEFENSIVE LINEMAN who plays with good burst, a ferocious style, and brings upside to line up all across the defensive front., Pass-Rush Talent, Short-Area Quickness","scouting_report":"Hall has a tall, well-built frame with long arms and a thick lower half. A former three-star recruit out of Belton, Texas, he was a two-year starter for Houston, where he played mainly at the three-technique spot. He notched his best season in 2021, recording 6.0 sacks and 13 tackles for a loss. Hall plays low in a three-point stance and uncoils with an explosive first step. He brings an upfield, attacking style and unleashes an opening salvo of punches to overwhelm his opponents. He’s a tenacious rusher who gets offensive linemen on their heels almost immediately; his bull-rush can be devastating. He brings a good arm-over swim move and uses his length well. His right-arm stab gets opponents reeling and helps him dictate the rush. He can bend back to the quarterback to finish the rush, and he has the upper body torque to wrench dudes out of his way or to the ground. Against the run, Hall plays with good leverage despite being so tall and showed the upper body flexibility to absorb initial punch and hold his ground. He brings the size and frame to play all over the line.  There are times when Hall loses sight of the football; he drops his head and shoulders to try to dip past a blocker and gets held up, losing his awareness of the play direction. He’ll spin-move his way out of the play. He has a bull in a china shop–type demeanor at times, and will need to refine his hand use and add moves to his tool set. He gets pushed off the line when he comes in too hot or too high."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Andrew Booth","year":2022,"rank":35,"height":72,"weight":194,"position":"Defensive Back","college":"Clemson","pros":"Booth has the size, athleticism, and physicality teams are looking for on the outside; he showed ball skills and is a willing run defender.","cons":"He can get a little too aggressive coming downhill and could struggle in man coverage against smaller, shiftier receivers.","similar_player":"AQIB TALIB","grade":"Junior","age":21.5,"main_selling_point":"AGGRESSIVE, LONG-LEVERED CORNERBACK with good size, a physical style, and ball skills; a hard-charging tackler who never hesitates to mix it up against the run.","description":"AGGRESSIVE, LONG-LEVERED CORNERBACK with good size, a physical style, and ball skills; a hard-charging tackler who never hesitates to mix it up against the run., Pro-Ready Frame, Coverage Chops, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Booth is a feisty, playmaking cornerback with a muscular frame and long arms. A five-star prospect out of Lawrenceville, Georgia, he ranked as the no. 2 cornerback and no. 23 player overall in the country, per 247sports. He was a two-year starter for Clemson, grabbing two interceptions, four passes defensed, a sack, and a fumble recovery touchdown in 2020 before following that up with three picks and five passes defensed in 2021.  Booth has the size and physical style to match up well with big outside receivers. He lines up in coverage in a low, crouched position, where he’s ready to initiate a press or mirror in coverage. He has a slightly gangly frame but is a fluid athlete who can flip his hips without slowing down or losing balance. He likes to play in off-coverage looks, with his eyes on the quarterback in a half-turn technique. He shows a good understanding of spacing and angles when playing in zone, and communicates well, picking up routes as they come into his area and passing them off when they leave. He wasn’t frequently targeted in 2021, and when he was, he rarely gave up big plays, with PFF noting he played the most snaps among ACC cornerbacks (581) without surrendering a 20-plus-yard catch.  Against the run, Booth flies to the football like a bat out of hell, showing no fear as a downhill tackler when he closes on the ball. He dispatches blocks and shoots past guys trying to block him, wraps up, and finishes with authority.  There are moments when Booth’s aggressive nature works against him, and he’ll overrun a tackle or come in too hot and miss his target. He’s tall and high-cut, and sometimes stumbles or falls down when changing direction quickly. He gave up a pair of touchdowns in a rough outing against NC State in 2021."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Nik Bonitto","year":2022,"rank":36,"height":75,"weight":248,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Oklahoma","pros":"Bonitto can do what every team in the NFL wants: get after the quarterback. He’s an explosive, agile defender who screams in off the edge.","cons":"He lacks sand in his pants as a run defender and may be considered a passing-downs player only.","similar_player":"BRUCE IRVIN","grade":"Rs Junior","age":22.6,"main_selling_point":"BENDY, EXPLOSIVE EDGE RUSHER who lacks size but can make an opposing quarterback’s life hell.","description":"BENDY, EXPLOSIVE EDGE RUSHER who lacks size but can make an opposing quarterback’s life hell., Short-Area Quickness, Pass-Rush Talent","scouting_report":"Bonitto has a compact, muscled-up frame and plays with incredible explosiveness and agility. A former four-star prospect out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, he was a four-year contributor for the Sooners who broke out as a redshirt sophomore in 2020, collecting 9.0 sacks and 11.5 tackles for a loss. He followed that up with another strong campaign in 2021, racking up 7.0 sacks and 15.0 TFL while being named a third-team AP All American.  Bonitto lines up and rushes primarily from a two-point stance. He’s an extremely twitched-up athlete with explosive first-step burst and top-shelf movement skills. His speed off the edge is tough for tackles to handle and he has a great inside counter; he stresses his opponent’s outside shoulder before knifing back through the B-gap. He’s bendy and agile at the top of his rush. He dips his shoulder to get under and around offensive tackles and can flatten back to the quarterback without losing his footing. Bonitto was utilized both on the edge and as a roaming blitzer at the second level and was comfortable dropping back into space in zone looks.  Bonitto lacks top-end size and bulk and may need to gain weight and play with more power in the pros. When tackles can get their hands on him, he lacks secondary moves to disengage, and he gets pushed off the line or washed away from the play against the run. He may be considered a rotational pass rusher early in his career. He’ll need to expand his repertoire of moves."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Lewis Cine","year":2022,"rank":37,"height":74,"weight":199,"position":"Safety","college":"Georgia","pros":"Cine combines excellent length with elite athleticism at safety; he’s a reliable tackler who can wear multiple hats in any defense.","cons":"He lacks bulk and takes poor angles on the ballcarrier at times.","similar_player":"XAVIER MCKINNEY","grade":"Junior","main_selling_point":"LONG, HYPER-ATHLETIC SAFETY with an aggressive downhill style and versatile skill set.","description":"LONG, HYPER-ATHLETIC SAFETY with an aggressive downhill style and versatile skill set., Elite Athleticism, Rare Versatility","scouting_report":"Cine is tall with a chiseled, angular frame and long arms. A former four-star prospect out of Cedar Hill, Texas, he ranked as the no. 3 safety and no. 45 overall player in his class, per 247Sports, eventually committing to Georgia. Originally born in Haiti, Cine lived in Florida and Boston before moving to Texas for his senior year to play under Deion Sanders at Trinity Christian School. He was a three-year contributor at Georgia, racking up 144 tackles, 3.5 TFL, two interceptions, and 14 passes defensed in his career there. He collected 73 tackles, two TFL, an interception, and nine passes defensed for the national champion Bulldogs in 2021, earning Third-Team AP All-American honors.  Cine is an aggressive, physical hitter who brings an intimidating presence to the secondary. He has the versatility to line up in multiple spots and play different roles, with experience lining up deep in two-high looks, down into the box, or even over the slot. He has good range and can cover a lot of ground in the back end, and showed the flexibility to flip his hips and carry a pass catcher down the seam or sideline. Cine diagnoses the run vs. pass quickly, cutting off angles in coverage or triggering downhill to deliver the big hit. He closes quickly on the ballcarrier and is a ferocious and highly reliable tackler in space. He consistently looks to dislodge the ball and chops his feet to avoid overrunning the play. He’s a high-energy player who’s always communicating with teammates on the field, getting guys set before the snap. Cine is a bit thin and may need to add some bulk to continue his no-holds-barred hitting style at the next level. He took on blocks a bit too upright at times and was knocked off balance. He likely doesn’t project as a last-line-of-defense, single-high defender and is most comfortable coming down into the briar patch from two-high looks. There are times when he takes looping, meandering angles to the ball."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Quay Walker","year":2022,"rank":38,"height":76,"weight":241,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Georgia","pros":"Walker is an ascending playmaker with the size, length, and athleticism that teams covet in linebackers; he’s a versatile plug-and-play contributor who brings special teams value.","cons":"He’s relatively inexperienced as a one-year starter.","similar_player":"JAMIN DAVIS","grade":"Senior","main_selling_point":"Long, hard-hitting, and highly athletic middle linebacker; an ascending playmaker whose skill set fits the modern NFL.","description":"Long, hard-hitting, and highly athletic middle linebacker; an ascending playmaker whose skill set fits the modern NFL., Instinctual Playmaking, Rare Versatility","scouting_report":"Walker has a tall, tapered, and rugged frame with long arms. A former four-star prospect out of Cordele, Georgia, he ranked 31st in the country overall and as the no. 2 outside linebacker in his class, per 247Sports. He was a four-year contributor for the Bulldogs, tallying 139 tackles, 11.0 tackles for a loss, and 5.0 sacks in his career. He notched 67 tackles, 5.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks, and three passes defensed for the national champions in 2021.  Walker got a majority of his reps last year at middle linebacker, but also saw snaps on the edge and over the slot. He’s instinctive at the snap, reacting quickly to the play direction. His versatility and dependability stand out. He can drop the hammer against the run; drop back into zone coverage; run with backs, tight ends, or slot receivers in man-to-man looks; or blitz. In zone coverage, he scans the field and flashes the ability to anticipate routes into his area so he can jump into passing lanes. He’s sticky when he plasters to a receiver in man-to-man coverage, showing the reactive athleticism to run step for step with his opponent. Against the run, Walker shows good balance and body control; he doesn’t let blockers push him off his track or seal him away from his gap. He’s a reliable tackler with great range to run and chase and he breaks down in space to make the play. He slices through the line on blitzes and bowls over the running backs filling the hole.  Walker was just a one-year starter for Georgia’s über-talented defense. He’s tall and plays a bit upright at times, leading to him losing leverage when he’s taking on blocks. He is a bit stiff when moving laterally."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"George Pickens","year":2022,"rank":39,"height":75,"weight":195,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Georgia","pros":"Pickens brings the combination of size, body control, and quickness to develop into a playmaker on the outside; he was a big-time prospect who produced early in his college career.","cons":"He missed most of the 2021 season and teams will have to do due diligence on his knee injury.","similar_player":"HANGRY A.J. GREEN","grade":"Junior","age":21.1,"main_selling_point":"SMOOTH, BIG-BODIED PASS CATCHER with a rare combination of length and athleticism; an ascending playmaker.","description":"SMOOTH, BIG-BODIED PASS CATCHER with a rare combination of length and athleticism; an ascending playmaker., Smooth Footwork, Sure Hands, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Pickens is a tall, big-play receiver with a sinewy frame and long arms. A former five-star prospect out of Hoover, Alabama, he ranked as a top-25 player nationally and the no. 4 receiver in his class, per 247Sports. He didn’t take long to make his presence known at Georgia, reeling in 49 catches for 727 yards and eight touchdowns as a true freshman in 2019. He caught another 36 passes for 513 yards and six scores as a sophomore, but after tearing his ACL last March, he played in just four games in 2021, returning late in the season for the Bulldogs to catch five passes for 107 yards (21.4 average). His impressive 52-yard diving catch in Georgia’s College Football Playoff win over Alabama served as a nice reminder of what Pickens can do when fully healthy.  Pickens plays with smooth, effortless style and has excellent body control. He uses his quickness and speed to get himself off the line without getting hung up by press, and shows suddenness in his routes to gain separation. He’s tall but can sink his hips and make quick cuts, and has the ability to contort his body in the air to make the catch. He runs a mean stop route and frequently puts cornerbacks in the spin cycle using subtle jab steps and shoulder shakes. He’s a fluid athlete who can catch the ball, turn his hips, and move upfield in one smooth motion. He brings excellent start-stop acceleration for a bigger receiver, and has enough burst to break away from defenders at the catch point and pick up extra yards. He likes to reverse-pivot after catching passes on comeback routes, spinning away from contact to leave cornerbacks grasping at dust clouds. He’s a hands-catcher who snatches the football and tucks it away. He has good awareness of the sideline to toe-tap and stay inbounds. Pickens has a huge catch radius and is a long strider who uses build-up speed to get behind the defense downfield. He plays with an edge and is always challenging opposing corners, even when the ball isn’t going his way. Pickens doesn’t always play through contact at the catch point and is too often passive with the ball in the air. He was overpowered by big corners at times. His medicals will be a big factor for teams, who will need to determine whether his knee fully healed. There may be questions around his maturity, as Pickens earned two short suspensions as a freshman, the first for violating team rules and the second time for an in-game fight with an opponent."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Tyler Smith","year":2022,"rank":40,"height":77,"weight":324,"position":"Tackle","college":"Tulsa","pros":"Smith combines size, length, and power on the blindside and plays with a tenacity. He’s still scratching the surface of his potential.","cons":"His technique falters when he starts to lose position and he may fit best at guard.","similar_player":"TREY SMITH","grade":"Rs Sophomore","age":21,"main_selling_point":"BIG-BODIED BLOCKER with ideal length, easy movement skills, and a nasty demeanor.","description":"BIG-BODIED BLOCKER with ideal length, easy movement skills, and a nasty demeanor., Bulldozer Power, Pro-Ready Frame","scouting_report":"Smith has a massive, broad-shouldered frame with long arms and meat-hook hands. A former three-star prospect out of Fort Worth, Texas, he was a three-year contributor and two-year starter at Tulsa, starting 23 games at left tackle. Smith is smooth in his kick step and moves easily for his size, showing the ability to mirror defenders. He uses both hands to punch and lock on, keeping his feet moving to maintain his balance. He has a strong upper body with incredible torque, and regularly annoys defenders by playing to and through the whistle. He spots and picks up stunts, and shows good balance and a heavy ballast against the bull rush. He knows how to dig his heels in and stymie momentum, fighting with his hands and chopping his feet to reestablish position. In the run game, Smith flashed the ability to clamp down on an opponent's chest, lift them up, and bulldoze them out of the play. He showed good quickness to pivot and seal on the playside and is a steamroller on downblocks, uncoiling with plenty of power and a nasty attitude; he always looks like he’s out to flatten the guy in front of him and no one wants to see this guy bearing down on them in space. Smith brings positional flexibility to shift inside and play at guard. Smith can get caught leaning when he misses his initial punch. He opens his chest to defenders at times and he over-sets at the snap, causing opposing pass rushers to try to slice back inside, which often led to Smith bear-hugging them and drawing a penalty. His hands too often land outside pass rushers’ shoulder pads, and that will lead to holding calls at the next level. He pops up too high and on his heels at the snap at times, which could open him up to bull rushes. Speed rushers were able to threaten the high-side edge on him. His best position in the NFL may be on the interior at guard."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Travis Jones","year":2022,"rank":41,"height":76,"weight":325,"position":"Interior","college":"Uconn","pros":"Jones is a plug-and-play interior lineman with the size, power, and length to gum everything up for opposing offenses from the middle.","cons":"He may be an early-down, rotational defender only early in his career.","similar_player":"D.J. READER","grade":"Senior","main_selling_point":"KING-SIZED DEFENSIVE TACKLE with top-tier athleticism and a tenacious demeanor.","description":"KING-SIZED DEFENSIVE TACKLE with top-tier athleticism and a tenacious demeanor., Elite Athleticism, Infinite Upside","scouting_report":"Jones is a massive, wide-bodied interior defensive lineman with excellent power and easy movement skills. A former three-star offensive guard prospect out of New Haven, Connecticut, he racked up 134 tackles in three seasons with the Huskies. UConn didn’t play in 2020 due to COVID, but Jones tallied 48 tackles, including 7.5 TFL, plus 4.5 sacks in 2021. He then impressed scouts and teammates with his dominant performance at the Reese’s Senior Bowl, where he won the Defensive Tackle of the Week award for the national team.  Jones is very powerful and stout at the point of attack. He typically lines up heads-up or shaded to the center, and occasionally over the guard, using a heavy punch and strong hands to latch on and control the rep. He runs his feet to push his opponent back into the quarterback’s lap. He is a very good athlete for his size, capable of changing direction to chase down a quarterback or running back. He has a good push-pull move to get offensive linemen lunging. Jones shows awareness of screens as they develop and reacts instantly to blow the play up. He drops a heavy anchor against the run and can’t be pushed off his spot.  There are times when Jones appears to lose sight of the ball carrier, dropping his head into his block. He lacks a quick-twitch first step and that could limit his ability to develop into a passing-down rusher. He too often struggles to rid himself of blockers and will need to develop more secondary moves."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Skyy Moore","year":2022,"rank":42,"height":69,"weight":195,"position":"Wide","college":"Michigan","pros":"Moore is a tough, dynamic receiver who separates well, catches everything, and picks up yards after the catch.","cons":"He lacks elite size and some teams may view him as a slot receiver only.","similar_player":"JULIAN EDELMAN MEETS CHRISTIAN KIRK","grade":"Sophomore","age":21.6,"main_selling_point":"RUGGED, PLAY-MAKING RECEIVER with quick feet and tremendous route-running chops.","description":"RUGGED, PLAY-MAKING RECEIVER with quick feet and tremendous route-running chops., Short-Area Quickness, Instinctual Playmaking, Sure Hands","scouting_report":"Moore is a compact, well-built receiver with big mitts. A former three-star prospect out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Moore played quarterback and defensive back in high school but switched to receiver at Western Michigan, making an instant impact as a freshman by catching 51 passes for 802 yards and three touchdowns. He produced solid numbers during the team’s COVID-shortened season in 2020 opposite current Seahawks receiver Dee Eskridge, reeling in 25 passes for 388 yards and three touchdowns. He then broke out in a big way in 2021, collecting 95 catches for 1,292 yards and 10 touchdowns for the Broncos.  Moore lines up at multiple spots in the formation and brings inside-outside versatility. He’s sudden off the line of scrimmage, utilizing varied footwork and jukes to get off the line and into his route. He has a repertoire of hard jabs and shoulder fakes to put corners in a blender. He separates with ease, stopping on a dime to get open on hitch and comeback routes or cutting sharply to create space at his route stem. He shows little wasted movement as a route runner and is purposeful with his steps. Moore runs a mean slot fade, and while he’s not a true burner, he can threaten a defense over the top, consistently making opponents pay when they bite on his double-moves. He has good balance and body control and is tough over the middle, showing no hesitation to reach up and make a catch even when he knows he’s running into a big hit. He brings excellent concentration at the catch point, seeing the ball into his hands even when he’s under duress. He reels in the pass and fluidly turns upfield to pick up yards after the catch, and he turns into a running back on screens and sweeps, showing good balance to shrug off tackle attempts. He lacks length as a pass catcher, but did have a pretty big catch radius, showing the ability to extend and corral slightly overthrown balls.  Moore lacks size and length and isn’t a true field-stretching threat on the outside. He played at a lower level of competition, and could get pigeonholed into slot duties only."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Trevor Penning","year":2022,"rank":43,"height":79,"weight":325,"position":"Tackle Northern","college":"Iowa","pros":"Penning has ideal size and length for the tackle position and brings plenty of athleticism; he’s a well-rounded player who can pass block and create movement in the run game.","cons":"He played inferior competition at the FCS level and should face a steep learning curve in the NFL.","similar_player":"JOE STALEY","grade":"Rs Senior","age":22.9,"main_selling_point":"STURDY, WELL-BUILT OFFENSIVE LINEMAN with immense strength and high-end athleticism; moves well as a pass blocker and delivers punishment in the run game.","description":"STURDY, WELL-BUILT OFFENSIVE LINEMAN with immense strength and high-end athleticism; moves well as a pass blocker and delivers punishment in the run game., Pro-Ready Frame, Short-Area Quickness","scouting_report":"Penning has a tall, long-levered, and rugged frame and plays with a physical style. A former zero-star prospect out of Clear Lake, Iowa, he’s gained about 100 pounds since high school after being recruited to Northern Iowa as a tight end. A three-year starter with game reps at both tackle spots (he played left tackle mainly over the past two years), Penning plays with a chip on his shoulder. He’s aggressive and forceful in his punch, using grappling hooks for hands to lock onto opponents and keep them from wiggling free. His hand placement is strong; he strikes into the chest of pass rushers and showed the ability to use his hands independently to react to counter moves. He has a sturdy, wide base and upright, balanced posture in his pass set. He positions himself well on the edge, reacts quickly to inside counter moves, and generally exhibits a calm demeanor as a blocker. He never seems to panic.  Penning is a very good athlete. He squats 625 pounds and cleans 385, per Bruce Feldman’s annual Freaks List. That power shows up in the run game: There are snaps when he literally throws defenders to the ground using superior torque and leverage. He locks on to opponents and swivels his hips to gain leverage and seal a play-side defender out of the run lane. He’s an effective blocker on the move, looks to hit defenders and take them out of the play, and would fit both zone and pulling-focused schemes.  There are times when it looks like Penning relies too much on his upper body strength and stops moving his feet. That leaves him leaning and lunging, and could make him susceptible to rip, swim, and push-pull moves at the next level. He’ll see a huge jump in competition going from Northern Iowa to the pros, and could need some time to acclimate."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Bernhard Raimann","year":2022,"rank":44,"height":78,"weight":303,"position":"Tackle Central","college":"Michigan","pros":"Raimann combines the athleticism, foot-quickness, and natural feel for blocking to develop into a good starter at left tackle.","cons":"He’s still raw as a blocking technician and will turn 25 as a rookie.","similar_player":"GARETT BOLLES","grade":"Senior","age":24.6,"main_selling_point":"ASCENDING BLINDSIDE PROTECTOR with good feet and strong hands; a solid athlete who plays with the necessary amount of vinegar.","description":"ASCENDING BLINDSIDE PROTECTOR with good feet and strong hands; a solid athlete who plays with the necessary amount of vinegar., Short-Area Quickness, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Raimann has a tall, muscular frame with adequate length and good lower-body bulk. A former two-star prospect out of Delton, Michigan, he was born and raised near Vienna, Austria, where he played soccer as a kid. He didn’t pick up football until he was 14 and really committed to it as a foreign exchange student in high school (where he also lettered in wrestling and track and field). Raimann returned to Austria for his senior year and after a six-month commitment to the military there, returned to the U.S. and started his college career as a tight end at Central Michigan. He gained a bunch of weight and transitioned to tackle in his third season there, logging 18 starts at left tackle.  Raimann plays with quick, light feet in his pass set and has extremely strong hands he uses to grapple with and lock on to opponents. When he lands his punch on the inside, it’s very hard for opponents to break loose. He’s shown the ability to handle speed on the edge and mirrors effortlessly. He has good upper body flexibility to absorb long-arm stabs and stay balanced and centered in pass pro. He’s new to the position but shows a natural knack for positioning and plays with a physical nature. He has good balance and showed the ability to re-anchor against the bull rush. He works his feet and hands together to maintain blocks and it’s easy to tell he wrestled in high school; he is a good grappler with tons of upper body torque to stay locked in to pass rushers. He didn’t allow a pressure during his final six college games, per PFF. In the run game, Raimann brings an explosive first step as a zone blocker and can cover tons of ground to reach and seal opponents on the play side. When he’s able to land his punch and lock in, he does well to run his feet and drive defenders off the line.  Raimann is still on the lighter side and may need to add bulk and get stronger at the next level. He is not always the aggressor with his hands, allowing opponents into his body by shooting out of his stance chest-first. He struggled at times with power rushers. He played at a lower level of competition, so there will be a big jump going to the pros, and he’s already an older prospect who will turn 25 in the early part of rookie season."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jalen Pitre","year":2022,"rank":45,"height":71,"weight":198,"position":"Safety","college":"Baylor","pros":"Pitre’s a versatile joker-piece playmaker in the secondary with an aggressive style; he makes impact plays against both the run and pass.","cons":"He’s undersized and lacks length. Teams could view him as a tweener.","similar_player":"JEVON HOLLAND","grade":"Rs Senior","age":22.8,"main_selling_point":"TOUGH, FEISTY DEFENSIVE BACK with ball-hawking instincts and a knack for slicing through the line to make plays in the backfield.","description":"TOUGH, FEISTY DEFENSIVE BACK with ball-hawking instincts and a knack for slicing through the line to make plays in the backfield., Short-Area Quickness, Coverage Chops, Rare Versatility","scouting_report":"Pitre has a slim, wiry frame but brings explosive quicks and versatility to play all over the formation. A former three-star prospect out of Stafford, Texas, he was a five-year contributor for the Bears, amassing 195 tackles, 36.0 tackles for a loss, eight sacks, four interceptions, and four forced fumbles in his career. He won First-Team All-American honors and the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year award in 2021 and was a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award (which goes to the top defensive back in college football) after racking up 75 tackles, 18.5 TFL, 3.5 sacks, two picks, and three forced fumbles.  Pitre plays all over the defensive formation, primarily seeing action from the slot and as an overhang defender but also getting reps deep or on the edge. He was frequently utilized as a blitzer and has a talent for darting through the cracks in the line to blow up plays in the backfield. He triggers downfield at the snap, and frequently seems to end up in the backfield before would-be blockers even see him. He showed good instincts and anticipation for play design, getting himself into position to make the play. He has good range in coverage and plenty of speed and reactive quickness to run with slot receivers in man-to-man coverage. Pitre excels at dropping back into his zone while keeping his eyes in on the quarterback, which helps him to react instantaneously to jump routes and make picks. He catches the ball like a receiver, showing soft hands to pluck the ball out of the air. Pitre lacks length and has a small tackle radius, too frequently slipping off tackles or coming in too high. At times he was late to pick up routes into his area, putting him out of position to make plays. He’s a tweener at defensive back and teams will have to decide where he’ll play at the next level. He lacks elite speed to cover in the back end and may be too small to line up in the box."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Trey Mcbride","year":2022,"rank":46,"height":76,"weight":246,"position":"Tight","college":"State","pros":"McBride is the most prolific pass-catching tight end in this class and has the size and physical style to develop into a complete Y tight end at the next level.","cons":"He’s not an elite burner and his numbers may have been inflated by playing a lower level of competition in the Mountain West.","similar_player":"DALLAS GOEDERT","grade":"Senior","age":22.4,"main_selling_point":"VERSATILE AND TOUGH PASS-CATCHING TIGHT END with a physical style, soft hands, and the ability to line up all over the field; a menace after the catch.","description":"VERSATILE AND TOUGH PASS-CATCHING TIGHT END with a physical style, soft hands, and the ability to line up all over the field; a menace after the catch., Instinctual Playmaking, Sure Hands","scouting_report":"McBride is a tenacious, hyperproductive pass catcher with a stout, rugged frame and dynamic athleticism. A former three-star recruit out of Fort Morgan, Colorado, he was a three-sport star in high school who set school records for career points in basketball and for home runs in baseball. He was a three-year starter for Colorado State, winning the Mackey Award and first-team AP All American honors in 2021 thanks to a 90-catch, 1,121-yard, one-touchdown campaign. In his career, McBride racked up 164 catches for 2,100 yards and 10 touchdowns, adding a 69-yard touchdown run on a fake punt in his final game for the Rams.  McBride lines up all over the formation, running routes on the wing, in the slot, and in-line. He was the centerpiece of Colorado State’s passing attack, seeing targets on 30 percent of his routes, per PFF, the second-highest rate at the position. He’s a natural pass catcher who sees the ball into his hands and catches the ball cleanly. He can run vertical sideline routes, wins at the catch point, and shows awareness of the sidelines to get his feet down. He can pluck it away from his frame, and when he turns back to the quarterback to catch the ball on a crosser or quick out, he spins to move upfield in one smooth motion, showing excellent coordination between his upper body and feet. McBride rarely throttles down at the catch point and smoothly turns upfield to pick up yards after the catch. He’s tenacious in the open field, and while he’s not the most explosive runner in the world, he is physical and aggressive and looks to run opponents over or hurdle them in space. He routinely drags defenders an extra 5 or 10 yards.  McBride has the blocking chops to line up in-line and play in the run game. He doesn’t always sustain his blocks but he puts in max effort and can stymie pass rushers with strong grip. He runs his feet to seal off his opposing defender from the play, and has produced plenty of pancakes on tape. While McBride has the temperament and size to become a true Y tight end at the next level, he’ll need to refine his blocking technique and sustain blocks longer. His average arm length shows up at times in that area. He isn’t a true burner at the tight end spot, relying more on short-area quickness and physicality to win."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Greg Dulcich","year":2022,"rank":47,"height":76,"weight":243,"position":"Tight End","college":"Ucla","pros":"Dulcich is an explosive downfield pass catcher with the speed to run away from defenders after the catch.","cons":"He’s still developing as a blocker and is a touch undersized.","similar_player":"KENNY G–COIFFED DAWSON KNOX","grade":"Rs Junior","age":22.1,"main_selling_point":"LONG, FIELD-STRETCHING TIGHT END with gazelle-like speed down the seam; a big-play machine who can line up at multiple spots across the formation.","description":"LONG, FIELD-STRETCHING TIGHT END with gazelle-like speed down the seam; a big-play machine who can line up at multiple spots across the formation., Field-Tilting Speed, Sure Hands","scouting_report":"Dulcich has a sturdy, broad-shouldered frame with a condor’s wingspan and swaggy locks flowing from his helmet. A former three-star receiver prospect out of Glendale, California, he walked on at UCLA and eventually bulked up and switched to tight end. He was a two-year starter at that position, reeling in 77 catches for 1,353 yards and 11 touchdowns in his career. He capped his time with the Bruins by catching 42 passes for 725 yards and five touchdowns in 2021, earning first-team All-Pac-12 honors while being named a finalist for the Mackey Award.  Dulcich lines up all over the formation and brings route-running skills when split out in the slot. He shows the ability to eat up a defenders’ cushion and threaten vertically before sinking his hips to stop on a dime to make himself available in the intermediate zones. He gets defenders turned around with savvy footwork and a Euro-step-style bounding gait. And he’s savvy at positioning his body to wall off defenders from the ball, using his length and wide frame to box them out. Where Dulchich is especially dangerous, though, is as a field-stretching deep threat who was one of the best tight ends in the country at creating explosive plays. With above-average acceleration and excellent, long-striding, top-end speed, he can really get flying once he’s up to plane and down the seam. He leaves defenders in the dust on deep over routes and tracks the ball over his head like a center fielder, using his soft hands to reel in off-target passes. He picks up yards after the catch and obliterates poor pursuit angles downfield. In an NFL offense that stresses vertical passing and creates opportunities for its tight ends to run after the catch, Dulcich could do some damage.  He’s a bit undersized by NFL standards, though, and could be considered a tweener who’s not quite strong enough and refined enough to play a true Y tight-end role. He’s more of a move tight end at this point, and while he shows good effort as a blocker in space, he’ll need to develop in-line blocking in the pros. Dulcich has very good build-up speed, but he’s not overly sudden or fluid in the short area."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jaquan Brisker","year":2022,"rank":48,"height":73,"weight":199,"position":"Safety Penn","college":"State","pros":"Brisker is a do-it-all defensive back with good size and athleticism; he could emerge early on as an impact defender.","cons":"He missed too many tackles last year.","similar_player":"MICAH HYDE","grade":"Rs Senior","age":23,"main_selling_point":"VERSATILE AND ATHLETIC SAFETY with the skill set to play all over the secondary and in the box; shows good instincts and lots of range.","description":"VERSATILE AND ATHLETIC SAFETY with the skill set to play all over the secondary and in the box; shows good instincts and lots of range., Instinctual Playmaking, Rare Versatility","scouting_report":"Brisker is a long, loose athlete with a well-built, muscular frame. A native of Monroeville, Pennsylvania, he was the top-ranked JUCO safety in the country after playing two seasons at Lackawanna College, after which he committed to Penn State. He racked up 153 tackles, 9.5 TFLs, five interceptions, and 14 pass deflections in 34 games with the Nittany Lions, earning AP Second Team All American honors in 2021 (64 tackles, 6.0 TFL, two interceptions, five passes defensed). Brisker was a team captain and lined up all over the field for Penn State, getting snaps in single-high looks, in two-high looks, in the slot, up in the box, and just about everywhere in between. He showed good coordination in coverage, flashing the ability to flip his hips, look back, track the ball over his shoulder, and get under it like a receiver. He’s rangy; he flies all over the field and is always around the ball. He reads the QB’s eyes and puts himself in position to dissuade throws. Brisker is a good blitzer who times his rush well, knifing through gaps to get into the backfield and make tackles. Against the run, he takes on blocks with an attitude. He slips under or around block attempts and is tough to seal away from a play. He shows good play recognition and anticipation to get himself into position. Brisker plays hard but lacked consistency as a tackler in 2021, slipping off of ballcarriers at times. He reportedly played through a shoulder injury last season, which NFL teams will need to check out. He finds himself out of position in zone coverage at times."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Leo Chenal","year":2022,"rank":49,"height":75,"weight":250,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Wisconsin","pros":"Chenal is a hard-nosed and über-athletic stack linebacker who ups the intensity of a defense and excels as a run defender and blitzer.","cons":"He is stiff in coverage and doesn’t have much experience lining up in man-to-man looks.","similar_player":"LEIGHTON VANDER ESCH","grade":"Junior","age":21.5,"main_selling_point":"OLD-SCHOOL LINEBACKER with top-tier explosiveness and good range; a thumper who excels when he’s coming downhill.","description":"OLD-SCHOOL LINEBACKER with top-tier explosiveness and good range; a thumper who excels when he’s coming downhill., Elite Athleticism, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Chenal has a big, rock-solid, low-cut frame and short arms. A former three-star prospect out of Grantsburg, Wisconsin, he was a two-year starter for the Badgers, tallying 181 tackles, 26.5 tackles for a loss, plus 12 sacks, a pick, and three forced fumbles in 29 career games. He finished strong at Wisconsin, racking up 115 tackles, 18.5 for a loss, plus eight sacks and two forced fumbles in 2021, and winning the Butkus-Fitzgerald Award as the top linebacker in the Big Ten.  Chenal plays linebacker with relentless energy; he’s active and aggressive, especially when moving downhill. He explodes through gaps on blitzes and tracks down ballcarriers, hitting like a ton of bricks when arriving at his target. He shows the ability to sift through the trash on stretch runs and find the ball. It looks like he’s made of cement in the way he slips off blocks or powers through opponents using shoulder and forearm shivers. He shows good awareness against the run, keeping his eyes glued to the backfield while also avoiding getting sealed away from the play. He flashes the ability to finish plays when he gets into the backfield, showing the change-of-direction skills to track down scrambling quarterbacks or ballcarriers. He brings good tackle range to corral ballcarriers in his area. He has the power to bull-rush guards back into the pocket. In pass coverage, Chenal is comfortable in short zones, smoothly dropping back while reading the quarterback’s eyes.  Chenal doesn’t have much feel for or experience in man coverage and is much more comfortable moving forward at the snap than he is dropping back. He can be a beat slow in coverage. He brings power to the position but lacks elite length. Unless a team has a plan for him as a blitzer, he may be pigeonholed into an early-down run-stopper role only."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Perrion Winfrey","year":2022,"rank":50,"height":76,"weight":290,"position":"Interior","college":"Oklahoma","pros":"Winfrey combines a stout, long frame with intriguing first-step burst and potential as a pass rusher.","cons":"He plays a bit out of control at times and needs to develop a more consistent pass-rush plan.","similar_player":"MALIK MCDOWELL","grade":"Senior","age":21.7,"main_selling_point":"ATHLETIC, LONG DEFENSIVE LINEMAN who can line up at multiple spots on the line and wins with an explosive get-off.","description":"ATHLETIC, LONG DEFENSIVE LINEMAN who can line up at multiple spots on the line and wins with an explosive get-off., Infinite Upside, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Winfrey is built like an oak, sporting a tall, muscular frame, very long arms, and a thick lower half. A former three-star prospect out of Maywood, Illinois, he started his career at Iowa Western Community College and after two seasons transferred to Oklahoma as the top-rated juco player nationally, per 247Sports. He was a two-year contributor in Norman, collecting 5.5 sacks and 11 tackles for a loss in 11 games in 2021, earning second-team All–Big 12 honors. He was named the MVP of the Reese’s Senior Bowl.  Winfrey lines up across the defensive line and packs an explosive first step, uncoiling out of his stance to shoot through the gap. He creates push into the pocket and when he maintains leverage, he can straight-up overwhelm opposing linemen. He utilizes effective swim moves and club moves to scoot past blockers. He plays hard and always has his volume turned up to 11. His tenacious demeanor is infectious and seems to get more intense as the game goes on. Against the run, he shows the range to chase down and string out runs. His length gives him a wide tackle radius, and when he arrives at the ballcarrier he looks to bury him into the turf.  Winfrey brings an explosive initial step but is a bit of a stiff mover in space. He can get himself out over his skis with an overaggressive initial attack and is sometimes overzealous and over-amped, causing him to jump offside. He plays high on some snaps, and when he rises up he gives up his chest to opposing linemen. He can be late reacting to the snap. He loses sight of the runner and overruns the play. His production wasn’t eye-popping, but Oklahoma asked their defensive linemen to do a lot of slanting and stunting instead of always attacking upfield, so he may have some unrealized potential as an interior rusher―something he showed off at the Senior Bowl."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"David Ojabo","year":2022,"rank":51,"height":76,"weight":250,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Michigan","pros":"Ojabo is an excellent athlete with extraordinary pass-rush traits and upside. He’s got the speed, agility, and length to factor into a team’s pass rush group from day one.","cons":"He’s just a one-year starter and still raw at the position. He may be a liability against the run early on.","similar_player":"BRIAN BURNS","grade":"Junior","age":21.9,"main_selling_point":"EXPLOSIVE, QUICK-FOOTED PASS RUSHER who can beat tackles to the edge or cross them up to the inside; leaves opponents grasping for a cloud of dust as he flies into the pocket.","description":"EXPLOSIVE, QUICK-FOOTED PASS RUSHER who can beat tackles to the edge or cross them up to the inside; leaves opponents grasping for a cloud of dust as he flies into the pocket., Pass-Rush Talent, Short-Area Quickness, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Ojabo has a tall, muscular frame with long arms and a sudden first step. He was born in Nigeria and moved to Scotland when he was 7 years old, and grew up playing soccer. He moved to the States for high school (Blairstown, New Jersey) and starred on the basketball court, eventually taking up football his junior year. He still managed to earn a four-star rating as a prospect, emerging as a tough-to-stop pass rusher opposite Aidan Hutchinson on Michigan’s line. He was a one-year starter for the Wolverines, racking up 11 sacks and 12 tackles for loss in 13 games in 2021 (13 games), adding three pass deflections and five forced fumbles.  Ojabo is a constant threat to get the edge on slower-footed tackles. He brings an explosive first step and the speed to consistently threaten the edge, giving him the opportunity to work inside counters with devastating effectiveness. His bounding Euro-step-type move seems to leave offensive tackles frozen in their tracks, and he also has a fluid spin move in his repertoire. He’s so quick that he sometimes leaves tackles flailing as they try to land a punch. He can bend into the pocket. Ojabo uses his length to his advantage, deploying club moves, rips, and long-arm stabs to discard blocks and dislodge hands.  As a run defender, Ojabo brings a wide tackle radius and has the speed to chase down ballcarriers or get after a scrambling quarterback. He has a tenacious style and plays to the whistle. He can arrive at blocks a little high against the run, giving up his chest to quickly lose leverage. He lacks sand in his pants and isn’t super powerful at this point in his career. He profiles as more of a speed rusher and may need to add some bulk to play all three downs at the next level. He needs to continue to refine his hand use and punch."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Drake Jackson","year":2022,"rank":52,"height":75,"weight":254,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Usc","pros":"Jackson is a loose, athletic edge rusher with room to add bulk to his frame and play with more power; His physical upside makes him worth betting on.","cons":"He is still developing a repertoire of pass rush moves and will need to keep his weight up in the NFL; he lacks power.","similar_player":"MONTEZ SWEAT","grade":"Junior","age":21,"main_selling_point":"TALL, LENGTHY PASS RUSHER with good bend, agility, and overall athleticism; has the frame to add weight and play with more power at the next level.","description":"TALL, LENGTHY PASS RUSHER with good bend, agility, and overall athleticism; has the frame to add weight and play with more power at the next level., Short-Area Quickness, Infinite Upside","scouting_report":"Jackson is a long, fluid pass rusher who moves and bends well off the edge. A former four-star prospect out of Corona, California, he ranked as the no. 3 strong side defensive end in his class and the 56th player nationally, per 247Sports. He was a consistent three-year contributor for the Trojans, kicking off his career there with a 5.5 sack, 11.5 TFL campaign as a freshman. He notched two sacks and 5.5 TFLs with an interception in six games in 2020, then followed that up with a 5.0 sack, 8.0 TFL performance in 2021. Jackson played at multiple spots on the defensive line, showing the ability to stand up on the edge or play inside at 3-technique with his hand in the dirt. He fires out of a three-point stance and plays low, using his flexibility to get underneath opponents and lift them up and out of their spot. He has an explosive first step and uses long strides to stress the high side on the edge. Jackson can dip his shoulder and rip through past the offensive tackle. He has a good club move, utilizes a long-arm stab to keep dictate terms, and has the makings of a dangerous spin move. His quickness, coordination, and change of direction skills really stand out.   Jackson sets a hard edge against the run, using his length to lock his arm out and controlling his opponent like he’s holding his little brother’s head to keep him from landing a flurry of punches. He plays with an aggressive style, chasing plays down from the backside and hustling to the whistle. He shows good anticipation to diagnose misdirection; he picked off two attempted screen passes in his college career.  Jackson has room to improve on stringing pass-rush moves together; too often, when his first move didn’t work, his rush stalled out. He looked and played at too light of a weight in college, and he probably needs to play at a heavier weight in the pros (he was reportedly down to 238 pounds at the end of his junior season). There are times he takes his eye off the ball-carrier and loses track of where the play is going, and while he does a good job to set the edge as a force player, he is too frequently content with letting runner go by rather than squeezing down to try to close the gap or make the tackle. He lacks sand in his pants at the point of attack and can get pushed off his spot against the run."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Roger Mccreary","year":2022,"rank":53,"height":71,"weight":190,"position":"Defensive Back","college":"Auburn","pros":"McCreary is a feisty, competitive press corner who is sticky in coverage and plays a physical brand of football.","cons":"His lack of arm length could be an issue for some teams.","similar_player":"D.J. REED","grade":"Senior","age":22.2,"main_selling_point":"TOUGH AND CONFIDENT PRESS CORNER with quick feet, excellent body control, and sticky coverage skills.","description":"TOUGH AND CONFIDENT PRESS CORNER with quick feet, excellent body control, and sticky coverage skills. , Short-Area Quickness, Coverage Chops","scouting_report":"McCreary has a compact, muscular frame with short arms. A former three-star prospect out of Mobile, Alabama, he was a four-year contributor for Auburn, collecting six interceptions, 31 passes defensed, a sack, and 10.0 tackles for a loss in his career. He earned First-Team All-American honors in 2021 after tallying two picks, a sack, two TFL, and 14 passes defensed.  McCreary is patient in press coverage and plays with calculated efficiency. Using quick feet and easy change-of-direction skills, he mirrors effortlessly, getting up into opponents’ personal space and planting himself there for the duration of the route. He has an almost jujitsu-like ability to absorb opponents’ contact and redirect it for his own leverage. He brings a smooth transition from backpedal to turn-and-trail without gearing down. McCreary is almost always in control, showing the ability to flip his hips, carry a receiver downfield, and closely monitor his opponents’ hands and eyes as he runs step for step. That gives him a good feel for when to turn his head and find the ball. In moments when he gives up some separation, he shows good makeup speed to close the gap and get his hands into the passing lane. He is best in press looks but shows awareness in off-zone coverage, keeping his eyes trained on the quarterback or the routes developing underneath. He’s an explosive blitzer who arrives quickly and delivers a pop.  He gets off blocks quickly to avoid getting sealed and doesn’t shy away from contact as a tackler. He has the skill set to line up outside or in the slot.  McCreary lacks size and length, sporting just 29 7/8-inch arms. That could fall well below benchmarks for some teams, who could take him off their boards altogether. He can be susceptible to slant routes over the middle. He may fit best in a scheme that lets him run press coverage primarily."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Kyler Gordon","year":2022,"rank":54,"height":72,"weight":194,"position":"Defensive Back","college":"Washington","pros":"Gordon is a twitched-up athlete with the positional flexibility to play multiple roles in a secondary; he’s a playmaker in coverage and is a good blitzer.","cons":"He needs to clean up his tackling technique and play with more anticipation in zone.","similar_player":"MARCUS PETERS","grade":"Rs Junior","age":22.3,"main_selling_point":"EXPLOSIVE, PLAYMAKING CORNER with top-end athleticism, good size, and a versatile skill set.","description":"EXPLOSIVE, PLAYMAKING CORNER with top-end athleticism, good size, and a versatile skill set., Coverage Chops, Short-Area Quickness","scouting_report":"Gordon has a well-built, muscular frame and plays with quick-twitch speed. A former four-star prospect out of Everett, Washington, he was a three-year contributor for the Huskies and won All Pac-12 First Team honors in 2021 after amassing 45 tackles, two TFLs, two interceptions, and seven passes defensed in 12 games. Gordon has great balance, body control, and agility, all thanks in part to his childhood background in dance, kung fu, and ballet.  Gordon plays press in a low, ready position, showing no problem flipping his hips to stay in step with opposing receivers. He is comfortable in off-coverage half-turn technique with his eyes in toward the QB. And he brings experience lining up both outside and in the slot, surrendering zero touchdowns on 354 coverage snaps from both spots in 2021, per PFF. He uses his speed to track receivers downfield and shows a knack for timing to reach out and knock down passes. It’s tough to sneak passes over or around Gordon, who uses his long arms and incredible hops to disrupt passing lanes and dissuade quarterbacks from trying to loft passes over his head. Washington also utilized him as a blitzer, where his quick-twitch acceleration showed up. Gordon whiffs at times as a tackler and will need to be more disciplined in that area. He could stand to get off blocks more quickly and is too easily sealed out of the play against the run. He can get out of position in zone coverage."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Daniel Faalele","year":2022,"rank":55,"height":80,"weight":384,"position":"Tackle","college":"Minnesota","pros":"You can’t teach the combination of size and easy movement skills that Faalele brings; he’s a big, nimble tackle with rare length and tons of upside.","cons":"He struggles at times with speed off the edge and may not bring positional versatility as a guard.","similar_player":"ORLANDO BROWN JR.","grade":"Senior","age":22.4,"main_selling_point":"ASCENDING, ABSOLUTE-UNIT OFFENSIVE TACKLE with light feet and tons of upside―but still relatively raw at the position after taking up football in high school.","description":"ASCENDING, ABSOLUTE-UNIT OFFENSIVE TACKLE with light feet and tons of upside―but still relatively raw at the position after taking up football in high school., Bulldozer Power, Short-Area Quickness","scouting_report":"Faalele is a massive man with a well-proportioned frame and vines for arms. A four-star prospect out of Bradenton, Florida, by way of Melbourne, Australia, Faalele grew up playing basketball and rugby before establishing himself as one of the most intriguing offensive linemen in his recruiting class. He committed to play college ball at Minnesota despite getting offers from big-time SEC programs like Alabama, LSU, and Georgia, and made the most of his time with the Gophers, starting 31 games and earning AP second-team All–Big 10 honors in 2021.  Faalele blocks with a wide base and brings shockingly light and lively feet for a 380-plus-pound human. He keeps his steps choppy and his balance centered, showing smooth movement skills in his kick step and intriguing first-step explosion as a run blocker. He uses his long arms to latch on and lock pass rushers away from his frame, and has active hands, replanting and resetting his punch when he doesn’t land the first one. He showed a good snatch move and the ability to club away at opponents’ hands with well-timed strikes, sometimes leaving them lunging. Explosive speed rushers can threaten Faalele’s edge with their first few steps, but his length makes it tough for opponents to completely get around him. Faalele throws his weight around and generates push in the ground game. He’s a road-grader type who engulfs and easily overpowers smaller defenders—and once he locks in, it’s hard to shake him. He plays to and through the whistle and finishes with authority.  Faalele over-sets to the outside at times, allowing pressure back inside. He mirrors well but the worry in his transition to the pros is whether he can handle speed to the outside. He drops his eyes occasionally when run blocking, causing him to lunge and fall off blocks. He wasn’t super consistent at targeting defenders at the second level. One big question mark is whether he brings any positional versatility: While his combination of power and quick feet could make him an intriguing interior lineman, he may be too tall to play at guard at the next level."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Boye Mafe","year":2022,"rank":56,"height":76,"weight":261,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Minnesota","pros":"Mafe is an ascending pass rusher with elite physical traits that teams will be willing to bet on; he was a standout performer at the Senior Bowl.","cons":"He never produced big numbers and is still raw.","similar_player":"DARRELL TAYLOR","grade":"Rs Senior","age":22.4,"main_selling_point":"TWITCHED-UP EDGE RUSHER who plays with a rare blend of size, burst, and motor; brings sky-high upside for the team that can develop him.","description":"TWITCHED-UP EDGE RUSHER who plays with a rare blend of size, burst, and motor; brings sky-high upside for the team that can develop him., Elite Athleticism, Pro-Ready Frame, Pass-Rush Talent","scouting_report":"Mafe is made of granite, sporting a thick, muscled-up frame and long arms. A former three-star prospect out of Hopkins, Minnesota, he was a four-year contributor for the Gophers who tallied a total of 15.0 sacks and 19.5 TFL in his career. He finished strong for Minnesota in 2021, posting 7.0 sacks and 10.0 TFL to earn second-team All–Big Ten honors. He was named the national team’s Player of the Game at the Reese’s Senior Bowl after collecting two sacks, three tackles for a loss, and a forced fumble.  Mafe is an explosive athlete with a sudden first step. He fires out of his stance and immediately threatens the edge with long strides, working in club moves and cross-chops to wear away at opponents’ outside shoulders. He is a good hand-fighter who rakes away at tackles’ hands and arms to keep himself clean, and he works his feet in unison with his hands to get tackles lunging. He flashes the ability to dip and rip on the edge. He strikes with his inside arm with the long-arm move, getting opposing tackles on their heels. His feet fire like pistons on his bull rush. Mafe brings versatility to play in multiple schemes, showing good fluidity and awareness when asked to drop back into zones or carry a back downfield. He got some reps inside, adding potential as a nickel rusher from three-technique. Against the run, he packs a strong punch at the snap to lock his arms out and control the rep. Mafe keeps his eyes in the backfield and looks to set the edge. He has good closing speed and puts in maximum effort chasing down runs and pursuing scrambling quarterbacks.  Mafe loses contain on read-option plays at times and occasionally overplays down the line to give up his gap. He never posted elite sack numbers and is still developing his repertoire as a pass rusher. He needs more counterpunches to truly tap into his athletic potential."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Joshua Paschal","year":2022,"rank":57,"height":75,"weight":268,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Kentucky","pros":"Paschal is a tone-setter on the defensive line who can line up at multiple spots; he has the traits to be a dominant run defender and the first-step quickness to further develop as a pass rusher.","cons":"He lacks length and is a little stiff as a rusher; he may be viewed as a rotational early-down defender only.","similar_player":"MARIO EDWARDS JR.","grade":"Rs Senior","main_selling_point":"N/A","description":"N/A, Arm length, 32 3/4\", Hand size, 9 5/8\", Stout and physical edge defender who dominates with heavy hands and a nonstop motor., Bulldozer Power, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Paschal is built like a brick shithouse, with a thick, muscled-up frame and a stout, power-generating lower half. A former four-star prospect out of Olney, Maryland, he played five seasons at Kentucky, but missed most of the 2018 season after being diagnosed with cancer (malignant melanoma). He came back strong in 2019 and finished his career with 52 games and 37 starts under his belt. He was a three-year captain for the Wildcats, filling up the stat sheet to the tune of 138 tackles, 36.0 TFL, 13.5 sacks, 12 quarterback hurries, three forced fumbles, and three blocked kicks in his time there. He finished strong in 2021, racking up 5.5 sacks and 15.5 TFL while earning AP First-Team All-SEC honors.  Paschal lines up at multiple spots on the defensive front and plays with hair-on-fire effort every snap. He uses his punch to shock opponents and set the tone. He has extremely strong hands, utilizing ferocious push-pull and snatch moves against aggressive offensive linemen to get them lunging. He’s got a good arm-over swim move as well. He fights his way into the pocket when lined up on the interior and flashes the versatility to be utilized as a sub-package interior rusher at the next level. Paschal sets a hard edge against the run and keeps his eyes in the backfield. He stacks blockers, drops his anchor, then times when to shed his opponent, jumping into rush lanes or corralling a running back when he runs by. He chases down quarterbacks and ballcarriers and has athleticism to string runs out to the outside. He’s very tough to move off his spot; tight ends tasked with blocking this guy don’t stand a chance. He simply overwhelms opponents with pure power.  Paschal lacks height and length and is not a twitchy mover in space. He’s more of a power-based end than a speed rusher and is a bit stiff when he changes direction. If he can’t expand on his interior rushing skills, he may end up as an early-down run-game enforcer only."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Demarvin Leal","year":2022,"rank":58,"height":76,"weight":283,"position":"Interior","college":"A&m","pros":"Leal combines the size, length, and explosiveness to make an impact at several spots on the defensive line; he’s a former big-time recruit with incredible upside.","cons":"Some teams may view him as a bit of a tweener who lacks the pure speed to play exclusively on the edge and the size and ballast to play on the inside.","similar_player":"CAMERON JORDAN","grade":"Junior","age":21.8,"main_selling_point":"EXPLOSIVE, VERSATILE DEFENSIVE LINEMAN with top-tier length and athleticism; can play all over the defensive line.","description":"EXPLOSIVE, VERSATILE DEFENSIVE LINEMAN with top-tier length and athleticism; can play all over the defensive line. , Short-Area Quickness, Rare Versatility","scouting_report":"Leal is an athletic, well-built defensive lineman with a muscled-up, tapered frame and long arms. He carries very little bad weight and clearly isn’t skipping leg days. A former five-star recruit out of Converse, Texas, he was the second-ranked defensive tackle in the country, per 247Sports, and the no. 16 overall prospect in the country. Leal was a three-year contributor for the Aggies, racking up 13 sacks, 25 tackles for a loss, five pass knockdowns, two forced fumbles, and a pick in 33 career games. He won AP First-Team All American honors in 2021 after collecting 8.5 sacks and 12.5 tackles for a loss.  Leal lines up all over the defensive line, splitting reps on the interior and on the edge. He has a quick first step and can get lateral in a blink. He shows good agility and can change direction quickly to chase down a ballcarrier. Leal flattens to the quarterback effectively at the top of his rush, and shows good bend to dip his shoulder and get into the pocket when he beats opponents to the edge. He utilizes a good long-arm stab move to get into the chest of opposing linemen, and employs a smooth spin move as a counter to his outside speed rush or bull rush. He is always looking to get his hands up and into passing lanes. Leal packs power and length but is inconsistent in taking on blocks and dropping his anchor against the run. He has the tools to be a dominant run defender, but he needs to develop more consistency in stacking and shedding blocks and taking on double-teams. As a rusher, he relies on power and leverage more than pure speed and doesn’t consistently threaten the edge. He must continue to hone his pass-rush repertoire."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Matt Corral","year":2022,"rank":59,"height":74,"weight":212,"position":"Quarterback Ole","college":"Miss","pros":"Corral is a tough, versatile, and confident signal-caller who processes quickly, has an accurate arm, and can make plays out of structure.","cons":"He’s undersized and may not be a fit for every team after playing in an RPO-heavy scheme in college.","similar_player":"MINI MARCUS MARIOTA","grade":"Rs Junior","age":23.2,"main_selling_point":"DYNAMIC, QUICK-PROCESSING QUARTERBACK with a live arm and wheels in the run game.","description":"DYNAMIC, QUICK-PROCESSING QUARTERBACK with a live arm and wheels in the run game. , Arm Strength, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Corral is an electric dual-threat quarterback with a slender frame and strong, whip-like arm. A former four-star prospect and national top-100 player out of Long Beach, California, Corral was courted by USC and Florida before ending up at Ole Miss. Corral started three seasons for the Rebels and emerged as a bona fide star with a stellar 2020 campaign in which he threw for 3,337 yards with 29 touchdowns and 14 picks with 506 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Corral boosted his stock with another strong performance in 2021, passing for 3,349 yards with 20 touchdowns and five picks while rushing for 614 yards and 11 scores.  Corral lacks prototypical height but throws with a snappy release, a tight spiral, and plenty of zip. He ran Ole Miss’s RPO-heavy offense with cool efficiency, showing off quick processing skills and accuracy on all three levels. He’s a rhythm thrower who drops back, hits his back foot, and gets the ball out on time. He’s capable of throwing from multiple arm angles, at times sidearm-tossing the ball to get around pass rushers in his face. He loves to attack the seams, can layer a pass over the middle of the field, and leads receivers on crossing routes so they can pick up yards after the catch. He can throw with anticipation in the straight dropback game and flashes the ability to go through his progressions. He has a good feel for navigating the pocket when pressure arrives and can juke free rushers to keep a play alive and find the open man. Corral is an excellent scrambler and has the running talent to be utilized on designed runs. In Ole Miss’s win over Tennessee this season, Corral rushed a whopping 30 times for 195 yards and made critical big plays in the game’s key moments, converting first-down runs on separate fourth-and-6, third-and-12, and third-and-7 plays. While Corral’s dual-threat skill set should push him up teams’ boards, his bouts with inconsistency will be a counterbalance. He was more even-keeled in 2021, but teams will be wondering about his disastrous outings against Arkansas (six interceptions) and LSU (five interceptions) during the 2020 season. There are times it looks like Corral is trying to aim sideline throws a bit too much, leaving passes short or to the wrong shoulder of the intended target. He plays in a very RPO-heavy scheme and will need to develop as a straight dropback passer and progression reader. His aggressive running style is a double-edged sword, too, and with a below-average-sized frame, he could have injury concerns at the next level."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Sam Howell","year":2022,"rank":60,"height":73,"weight":218,"position":"Quarterback North","college":"Carolina","pros":"Howell is an experienced three-year starter with top-level production and a versatile skill set; he’s got the tools and mentality to develop into a starter.","cons":"He’s undersized, inconsistent with his accuracy, and took way too many sacks in college.","similar_player":"BAKER MAYFIELD WITH WHEELS","grade":"Junior","age":21.6,"main_selling_point":"TOUGH, COMPETITIVE PASSER with a penchant for throwing it deep; he’s undersized but athletic, and brings plus scrambling ability.","description":"TOUGH, COMPETITIVE PASSER with a penchant for throwing it deep; he’s undersized but athletic, and brings plus scrambling ability., Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Howell is a downfield-attacking signal-caller with a compact, muscular frame and underrated mobility. A former four-star recruit out of Monroe, North Carolina, Howell broke onto the scene as a true freshman in 2019, throwing 38 touchdowns and seven picks. He posted another stellar line as a sophomore, tossing 30 touchdowns and seven picks while adding five rushing scores. His passing numbers dipped in 2021 (24 touchdowns, nine picks), in part due to the loss of star receivers Dyami Brown and Dazz Newsome to the NFL, but he helped pick up the slack on the ground, rushing for 828 yards and 11 touchdowns. He started 37 games for the Tar Heels.  Howell lacks prototypical height but has a confident, bold demeanor. He’s shown the arm strength to fire passes into tight windows and he loves to thread the needle over the middle. He lets deep passes rip and is always looking to push the ball downfield. He is accurate when passing in rhythm and when he steps into his throws. He showed good touch on short and intermediate passes and the ability to vary his velocity. Howell played in a RPO-heavy scheme at North Carolina, but flashed the ability to go through progressions and throw with anticipation. He’s a tough, physical runner who can make defenses pay as a scrambler and be utilized at times on quarterback run concepts (like QB-draw plays). Howell’s accuracy deep was a little spotty and he consistently missed high on passes down the seams. His feet don’t always line up with his target and that seemed to affect his accuracy. He struggled to put enough mustard on the ball when throwing off-platform. North Carolina’s offense simplified his reads and he may need some time to adjust at the next level. He tallied a sack rate of 12.2 percent in 2021, which is a historically bad number, and relied on scrambling too much, breaking the pocket and reverting to improvisation when he didn’t need to. While he racked up 800-plus yards on the ground in 2021, he’s not a sudden or explosive runner and teams aren’t likely to design their run game around him."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Christian Watson","year":2022,"rank":61,"height":76,"weight":208,"position":"Wide","college":"State","pros":"Watson has a rare combination of length and athleticism; he’s an ascending playmaker with untapped potential in a more pass-heavy scheme.","cons":"He played at a lower level of competition in a low-volume passing offense. He’s an older prospect who will be 23 years old as a rookie.","similar_player":"SVELTE CHASE CLAYPOOL","grade":"Senior","age":22.9,"main_selling_point":"LONG, EXPLOSIVE BIG-PLAY MACHINE with the hybrid pass-catching and running skill set to be deployed all over the formation.","description":"LONG, EXPLOSIVE BIG-PLAY MACHINE with the hybrid pass-catching and running skill set to be deployed all over the formation., Elite Athleticism, Infinite Upside","scouting_report":"Watson has a tall, tapered frame with good length, big hands, and rare athleticism. A former two-star prospect out of Tampa, Florida, he earned second-team All-American honors in 2021 after grabbing 43 passes for 800 yards and seven touchdowns with another 114 yards and a score on the ground. He appeared in 52 career games over four seasons for the Bison, catching 105 passes for 2,139 yards and 14 touchdowns. He also returned kicks for North Dakota State, averaging 25.4 yards per kick on 27 returns, taking two back to the house.  Watson is an explosive do-it-all playmaker who ran a 4.36 40 at the combine and reportedly reached a top in-game speed of 23 miles per hour last year, the type of blazing speed he uses to consistently take the top off of opposing defenses. He absolutely blew by FCS corners, averaging 18.6 yards per reception in 2021 and an absurd 20.4 yards in his college career. He tracks the ball well over his shoulder on deep throws, catching it in stride to run away from defenders in pursuit. He’s more than just a deep threat, though, and North Dakota State deployed him in multiple ways in its offense, giving him sweeps, screens, and snaps from the backfield as a de facto running back. It’s easy to see why: He’s a tremendous mover, and despite his tall, high-cut body type, he can sink his hips and change direction quickly, and brings some twitchiness to make defenders miss in the short area. He showed good vision as a runner to let his blocks set up and weave through traffic to find daylight. He has a tough, aggressive demeanor, and playing in a run-heavy offense for the Bison, he put effort into his blocking.  Watson doesn’t always play through contact at the catch point and had a few drops on tape. He’s thin and may need to bulk up a bit in the pros to win more battles on jump balls and in contested catch situations. He played at a lower level of competition and never put up big volume stats playing in a run-heavy offense."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Dameon Pierce","year":2022,"rank":62,"height":70,"weight":215,"position":"Running Back","college":"Florida","pros":"Pierce is a hard-charging tone-setter as a runner and brings a three-down skill set; he breaks tons of tackles and creates yards on his own.","cons":"He’s unproven as a foundation back.","similar_player":"MIKE DAVIS","grade":"Senior","age":22.2,"main_selling_point":"DIESEL-POWERED BACK with pistons for feet, tackle-breaking power, and a gritty, run-through-your–face style.","description":"DIESEL-POWERED BACK with pistons for feet, tackle-breaking power, and a gritty, run-through-your–face style., Bulldozer Power, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Pierce has a thick, rocked-up build and personifies the “rolling ball of butcher knives” scouting idiom. A former four-star prospect out of Bainbridge, Georgia, he ranked as a top-10 running back nationally, per 247Sports. He was a four-year contributor for the Gators, rushing for 1,806 yards and 23 touchdowns while adding 45 receptions for 422 yards and five scores in his time there. He capped his Florida career by rushing for 574 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2021, grabbing 19 catches for 216 yards and three scores.  Pierce runs hard as hell, showing good burst and forward lean while churning his feet relentlessly to rip through arm tackles and pinball through traffic. He seems to always make the first guy miss―he broke a ludicrous 39 tackles on just 100 rushes in 2021, per PFF―and he uses quick, staccato chop steps to create a solid foundation and keep from being knocked off balance. He’s a hard-charging downhill runner but has the juice to bounce it to the outside, showing a knack for pressing the line of scrimmage before changing his track. He has a nose for the end zone, and plays with a relentless spark plug style, which was extremely apparent when he took on a trio of defenders and powered into the endzone against Florida State last year, even after he’d lost his helmet. (Unfortunately, the score didn’t count.) Pierce was a reliable pass catcher when given the opportunity, and in pass pro he showed the ability to square up free rushers and maintain positioning to keep them out of the play. He has the build and desire to continue to develop in that area.  The big question with Pierce is why he was never featured more heavily in the Florida offense. (He topped out at 106 carries in 12 games in 2020.) Only the team’s coaching staff can answer that, but it’s a red flag that the former Gators running back has never shouldered a heavy load. He lacks elite long speed and can get caught from behind in the open field."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Isaiah Spiller","year":2022,"rank":63,"height":72,"weight":217,"position":"Running","college":"A&m","pros":"Spiller brings the size, elusiveness, and pass-catching chops to be an every-down contributor early in his career; he creates on his own and consistently creates the big play.","cons":"He’s indecisive at times and needs to more consistently take what the blocking is giving him; he doesn’t have elite speed or power.","similar_player":"MELVIN GORDON","grade":"Junior","age":20.7,"main_selling_point":"PRODUCTIVE, ELUSIVE RUNNING BACK with a three-down skill set and a talent for making tacklers miss.","description":"PRODUCTIVE, ELUSIVE RUNNING BACK with a three-down skill set and a talent for making tacklers miss., Instinctual Playmaking, Short-Area Quickness, Sure Hands","scouting_report":"Spiller has a tall, athletic frame with a powerful lower half. A former four-star prospect out of Spring, Texas, he was a three-year contributor for the Aggies and rushed for 2,993 yards and 25 touchdowns in three seasons, adding 74 catches for 585 yards and a score through the air. He finished off his career at A&M with a 1,011 yard, 6 touchdown campaign in 2021, adding 25 catches for 189 yards and a touchdown as a receiver.  Spiller is a tackle-breaking big-play threat. He’s a darting, staccato-step runner who brings incredible suddenness in the short area. He uses jukes, jump-cuts, and cut-backs to make defenders miss and showed elusiveness to create for himself when hit behind the line of scrimmage. He runs with good patience, letting his blockers set up in front of him before using his burst and agility to plant his foot and slip through a crease. He can accelerate when a hole opens up and can get downhill in a hurry. Spiller was a reliable pass catcher for the Aggies and showed some route-running prowess. He knows how to set up defenders so he can create separation, using head and shoulder fakes before cutting sharply at his route-stem. He has soft hands and proved to be dangerous running vertical wheel routes.  Spiller is elusive but he isn’t powerful, showing more interest trying to get around defenders instead of just running through them. He’ll try to dance a bit too much and will need to learn to just pick up the ugly yards more often. He lacks a third gear to run away from a defense."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"John Metchie Iii","year":2022,"rank":64,"height":71,"weight":187,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Alabama","pros":"Metchie is a reliable plug-and-play pass catcher with slick route-running skills; he can threaten at all three levels and make hay after the catch.","cons":"He lacks one truly elite trait; he may miss big chunks of his rookie season after suffering a torn ACL in the SEC championship game.","similar_player":"STERLING SHEPARD","grade":"Junior","age":21.7,"main_selling_point":"VERSATILE, PLAYMAKING PASS CATCHER with lightning quick feet, route-running savvy, and the ability to create after the catch.","description":"VERSATILE, PLAYMAKING PASS CATCHER with lightning quick feet, route-running savvy, and the ability to create after the catch., Short-Area Quickness, Instinctual Playmaking, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Metchie has a slender, wiry frame. A former four-star prospect, he ranked as a top 50 receiver in his class and took a winding road to Alabama. Born in Taiwan, Metchie lived in Ghana as a child, emigrated with his family to Canada when he was 6 years old, then later moved to Maryland to play high school football, eventually finishing his career at The Peddie School in New Jersey. He was a three-year contributor for the Crimson Tide and broke out in 2020, filling in for an injured Jaylen Waddle to catch 55 passes for 916 yards and six touchdowns. He finished his career at Alabama with a 96-catch, 1,142-yard, eight-touchdown line in 2021, but tore his ACL in the SEC title game.  Metchie lines up all over the formation and is capable of running routes on the outside and in the slot. He brings a variety of moves to help him get off the line unhindered, and his suddenness in the short area makes him hard for opposing corners to press. He’s effective on smoke routes and screens, when he scoots past defenders and picks up yards in the open field while showing the patience to follow his blocks and slalom through the defense. He’s ultra smooth when transitioning from making a catch and turning upfield, showing good body control and little wasted movement. He tracks the ball well downfield. Metchie isn’t going to overpower anyone as a blocker, but he puts in effort to position himself well and to maintain his block. He plays with some swag; he loves to use high-step and dead-leg moves in space as he looks to shake defenders after the catch.  Metchie doesn’t really stand out in one particular area, which could cap his ceiling as a solid no. 2 receiver in the league. He’s not an elite burner, and lacks size and length. He lets the ball into his body at times and has a few too many drops on his college tape."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Khalil Shakir","year":2022,"rank":65,"height":72,"weight":196,"position":"Wide","college":"State","pros":"Shakir is a highly productive and versatile playmaker who can wear multiple hats in an offensive scheme and on special teams.","cons":"He has very short arms and will see a big jump in competition going to the NFL.","similar_player":"GOLDEN TATE","grade":"Senior","age":22.2,"main_selling_point":"VERSATILE JOKER-PIECE PASS CATCHER with make-you-miss twitch and a tough, competitive demeanor; an all-around offensive weapon.","description":"VERSATILE JOKER-PIECE PASS CATCHER with make-you-miss twitch and a tough, competitive demeanor; an all-around offensive weapon. , Short-Area Quickness, Rare Versatility, Sure Hands","scouting_report":"Shakir is a versatile playmaking pass catcher with a compact and muscular low-cut frame and short arms. A former four-star prospect out of Murrieta, California, he earned first-team All–Mountain West honors in both 2020 and 2021 and posted 77 catches, 1,117 yards, and seven touchdowns last season to go with 130 yards on 21 carries. A four-year contributor for the Broncos, he tallied 208 receptions for 2,878 yards and 20 touchdowns in his college career, adding another 414 yards and four touchdowns on the ground. Shakir lined up all over the formation for Boise State, getting reps in the slot, on the outside, and in the backfield. He was utilized on sweeps and screens frequently, where his burst and change of direction came in handy. He’s extremely sudden and shifty both as a route runner and after the catch, showing the ability to plant his foot and change direction on a dime. He catches the ball smoothly and runs away from defenders with turbo-boosted acceleration. He’s a detailed route runner who shows the ability to uncover quickly, giving his quarterback a reliable option. He displayed concentration at the catch point to play through contact and bring in off-target passes, and has a penchant for the one-handed grab. He has experience as a punt and kick returner and could add value on special teams.  Shakir’s lack of length shows up at times and restricts his overall catch radius. He can get bullied off his route against press coverage. He played against a lower level of competition in the Mountain West."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Christian Harris","year":2022,"rank":66,"height":73,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Alabama","pros":"Harris combines high-end speed with good length and plenty of physicality; he has a moldable, modern skill set for the linebacker position.","cons":"His play recognition and coverage instincts are a work in progress; he was inconsistent when keying downhill to fit his gap.","similar_player":"DEION JONES","grade":"Junior","main_selling_point":"SOUPED-UP AND RANGY OFF-BALL LINEBACKER who plays with an aggressive, physical style","description":"SOUPED-UP AND RANGY OFF-BALL LINEBACKER who plays with an aggressive, physical style, Short-Area Quickness, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Harris has an angular, muscled-up frame with good length. A former four-star prospect out of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, he ranked 110th overall and was the no. 6 inside linebacker in his class, per 247Sports. He was a three-year starter for the Crimson Tide who tallied 221 tackles, 27.0 for a loss, plus 10.0 sacks, a pick, and six passes defensed in his career. Harris finished strong in 2021, collecting 5.5 sacks and 12.5 TFL while adding three passes defensed and two forced fumbles.  Harris shows good burst and range, bringing legit 4.4 speed to the middle of the field. He keys quickly to fly downhill, shooting through gaps to make the stop or force running backs off their path and into the teeth of the defense. His closing speed is excellent; he chases down ballcarriers from across the formation, often seeming to surprise opponents with how quickly he arrives. He flashed the ability to break down in the open field, chopping his feet to make the tackle. He maintains leverage when taking on blocks. Harris is a tenacious blitzer who fights to get around or through blockers. In pass coverage, he shows fluidity in space to flip his hips and carry running backs and tight ends down the seam. He has some experience playing over the slot.  Harris is prone to biting on fakes and too often misdiagnoses run direction. He can be a little too aggressive coming downhill, letting blockers off the hook by trying to sidestep them instead of working to stack and shed. There were plays where he seemed to lose awareness of where the ball was."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Phidarian Mathis","year":2022,"rank":67,"height":76,"weight":310,"position":"Interior","college":"Alabama","pros":"Mathis is a ready-made professional interior defensive lineman; he’s long, strong, and down to get the run-defense on.","cons":"He doesn’t offer much pass-rushing production at this point in his career.","similar_player":"JARRAN REED","grade":"Rs Senior","age":24,"main_selling_point":"STOUT, LONG-LEVERED INTERIOR LINEMAN with immense strength and a heavy anchor.","description":"STOUT, LONG-LEVERED INTERIOR LINEMAN with immense strength and a heavy anchor., Relentless Motor, Bulldozer Power","scouting_report":"Mathis has a tall, burly frame with very long arms and good bulk. A former four-star prospect out of Monroe, Louisiana, he ranked as the no. 7 defensive tackle nationally, per 247Sports.com. He was a four-year contributor for the Crimson Tide and earned team captain honors for the 2021 squad while being named to the second-team All-SEC and All American teams. He collected 53 tackles, including 10.5 for a loss, to go with 9.5 sacks last year, tallying a total of 129 tackles, 16 TFL, and 10.5 sacks in his career. Mathis lines up across the interior defensive line, showing a quick first step and active hands to penetrate and slip past blockers. He fires out of his stance and stays low, maintaining good leverage throughout the rep. He knows how to use his length to his advantage; he shoots his hands at the snap, punching into the chest of his opponent to lock his arms out and get them on skates. He employs a good push-pull move and arm-over swim move. Against the run, he’s capable of holding the line, even against double-teams. His length and thick build make him ideal for two-gap schemes, where he can plug big gaps in the defensive front. Mathis is capable of stringing out wide runs, stacking opponents onto their heels while keeping his eyes in the backfield. He sheds blocks to bring down ball carriers behind the line and always shows maximum hustle to chase down a scrambling quarterback or ballcarrier. He’s savvy at the snap to avoid cut blocks and stay on his feet. Mathis lacks twitchiness as a pass rusher. He may be viewed as an early-down run-plugger and rotational defensive tackle only, capping his upside."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"James Cook","year":2022,"rank":68,"height":71,"weight":199,"position":"Running Back","college":"Georgia","pros":"Cook brings the type of line-him-anywhere versatility in the passing game that NFL teams covet; he’s sudden and quick as a runner, too.","cons":"He lacks size and some teams may view him as a third-down complementary back only.","similar_player":"LIKE IF DALVIN COOK HAD A LITTLE BROTHER","grade":"Senior","age":22.6,"main_selling_point":"VERSATILE PASS-CATCHING BACK who brings the make-you-miss rushing talent his family name suggests.","description":"VERSATILE PASS-CATCHING BACK who brings the make-you-miss rushing talent his family name suggests., Sure Hands, Rare Versatility, Short-Area Quickness","scouting_report":"Cook has a wiry frame and a highly versatile skill set. The younger brother of Vikings running back Dalvin Cook, James was a four-star prospect out of Miami, Florida, and a top-50 overall prospect nationally, per 247Sports. He took his talents to Georgia and became a four-year contributor there, tallying 1,503 yards and 14 touchdowns in his career to go with 67 catches for 730 yards and another six scores. He was a crucial piece to the team’s national championship run in 2021, turning 113 rushes into 728 yards and seven touchdowns while reeling in 27 passes for 284 yards and four scores through the air.  Cook is both extremely quick and effortlessly smooth as a runner. He’s smaller than his older brother but brings a familiar running gait, utilizing stutter-skip and jump-cut moves in the open field that often leave defenders grasping for a cloud of dust. He’s shifty in the short area, showing good burst to accelerate and slip through small cracks in the defensive front. He has good vision to find the best rush track, and shows the patience to let his blocks set up in front of him, drafting off his offensive linemen before juking away from the defense. And he makes defenders miss with blur-inducing cuts and sudden jukes, and strings cuts together at the second level to find daylight. Where Cook truly stands out, though, is as a pass catcher. He’s capable of lining up all across the formation as a receiver (like when he ran a vertical route from the wing against Alabama in 2020, tracking the ball the whole way) and brings soft hands and natural skills as a route runner. He catches the ball away from his frame and shows the ability to go down and scoop it up when a throw comes in low. He shakes coverage when the play breaks down and gives his quarterback an outlet option. Cook has joker-piece potential as a hybrid pass catcher and running back at the next level.  Cook is undersized by NFL standards and isn’t a powerful runner who breaks through contact or pushes the pile. He brings potential to add weight but at his current size he’s unlikely to be a volume runner in the NFL. He never got the bulk of the workload at Georgia, instead playing a complementary role to Zamir White. Lacks bulk to stymie blitzers in pass pro."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jamaree Salyer","year":2022,"rank":69,"height":75,"weight":321,"position":"Guard","college":"Georgia","pros":"Salyer combines size, power, and versatility in both the run and pass game. He should be a plug-and-play interior lineman who could fill in if needed at right tackle or center.","cons":"He lacks starting experience on the interior line, where he’s likely to play in the NFL. He lunges at times and gets out over his skis in the run game.","similar_player":"NATE DAVIS","grade":"Senior","age":21.8,"main_selling_point":"BIG, VERSATILE BLOCKER with a beer-keg frame who packs power and plays with surprisingly agile feet.","description":"BIG, VERSATILE BLOCKER with a beer-keg frame who packs power and plays with surprisingly agile feet., Bulldozer Power, Short-Area Quickness","scouting_report":"Salyer has a massive frame with broad shoulders and a well-built lower half. A former five-star prospect out of Atlanta, he ranked as a top-10 prospect nationally and was the no. 1 guard in the country. Despite being recruited as an interior lineman, he was a two-year starter primarily at left tackle for the Bulldogs, logging two games at right tackle and another at left guard. He was named a team captain for the national champions in 2021. Salyer blocks with a wide, balanced base. He brings a smooth kick step and mirrors well on the edge. He’s a patient blocker who times his strikes well, latching on to defenders to control the action. He has a good outside-hand punch and uses his hands independently. He keeps his grip to the inside and is savvy at setting and resetting his hands to maintain leverage and annoy opponents. He plays with good balance and is tough to throw around. He understands angles as a blocker and uses little wasted movement in both the run and pass game. He is aware as a blocker and deftly picks up looping rushers. He has a heavy anchor and is rarely bullrushed. He has tremendous upper-body strength and creates movement at the point of attack. He throws his mass around on down blocks and uses slick footwork to reach and seal.  Salyer lacks prototypical length for the tackle position. He tends to overset to the outside in pass protection, giving up pressure back to the inside. He turns into a bit of a loose cannon on the move, failing to break down and target defenders at the second level. He projects best at guard in the NFL, but has the experience and talent to give teams options at tackle or center. He took reps at center at the Senior Bowl."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Marcus Jones","year":2022,"rank":70,"height":68,"weight":174,"position":"Defensive Back","college":"Houston","pros":"Jones is an electric playmaker on both defense and special teams; he has the instincts and ball skills to develop into a starter at cornerback and brings an instant boost to any team’s return game.","cons":"He’s undersized and could be pigeonholed into slot corner duties; he’ll be a 24-year-old rookie.","similar_player":"ADOREE’ JACKSON","grade":"Senior","age":23.5,"main_selling_point":"COMPETITIVE, CONFIDENT BALL-HAWKING CORNER and return specialist who racked up 10 interceptions and nine kick- and punt-return touchdowns in his college career.","description":"COMPETITIVE, CONFIDENT BALL-HAWKING CORNER and return specialist who racked up 10 interceptions and nine kick- and punt-return touchdowns in his college career., Short-Area Quickness, Instinctual Playmaking, Rare Versatility","scouting_report":"Jones has a short, compact but broad-shouldered frame and twitched-up athleticism. A three-star prospect out of Enterprise, Alabama, he started his college career at Troy and won the Sun Belt Conference Freshman of the Year Award after racking up six pass deflections and two interceptions, also earning second team all conference honors as a kick returner (taking three back to the house). He was named to the first team all-conference as a returner as a sophomore (notching another kick-return touchdown) while tallying another two picks and 9 passes defensed. Jones transferred to Houston to finish his career and was a two-year starter there. He posted his best season in 2021, racking up five interceptions to go with 13 passes defensed and a forced fumble. He also returned two kickoffs and another two punts while adding 10 catches for 109 yards and a touchdown as a receiver, helping him win the Paul Hornung Award for the most versatile player in college football.  Jones lines up at multiple spots on defense, seeing reps primarily at outside cornerback but also logging snaps over the slot and at safety. He trusts his speed and is sticky in coverage, showing easy, quick-twitch change of direction and top-end speed. He’s quick to diagnose and click-and-close, transitioning instantaneously from backpedal to attack mode. He plays the ball through the catch point, trying to rake it out of the receiver’s hands. He shows great hustle to chase a play down from the opposite side of the field. He is an explosive blitzer and a strong, physical tackler. Jones is also an electric kick and punt returner who tied an NCAA record with nine career return touchdowns in his career (six career kick-return touchdowns and another three punt-return scores).  Jones has a small frame and lacks length. He can get pushed off his spot at the catch point and doesn’t consistently turn to look for the ball in the air. He gets grabby downfield. Some teams may view him as a slot corner only."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Dylan Parham","year":2022,"rank":71,"height":75,"weight":311,"position":"Guard","college":"Memphis","pros":"Parham is a burly interior lineman with experience at both guard spots and the skill set to move to center in the pros. He plays with power and an aggressive mentality.","cons":"He struggles with long defenders and can get knocked off his spot; he lacks experience at center.","similar_player":"MAX GARCIA","grade":"Rs Senior","age":22.6,"main_selling_point":"EXPERIENCED, POWERFUL, VERSATILE OFFENSIVE LINEMAN with quickness on the move and a road-grader style.","description":"EXPERIENCED, POWERFUL, VERSATILE OFFENSIVE LINEMAN with quickness on the move and a road-grader style., Bulldozer Power, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Parham is a squat, burly interior lineman with long arms. A former two-star prospect out of Carrollton, Georgia, he signed with Memphis as a 230-pound tight end and switched to offensive line after redshirting his first year, eventually starting 50 games for the Tigers. He logged significant snaps at left guard, right guard, and right tackle.  Parham is an aggressive and physical blocker with light feet. He shows a flexible upper half to absorb a long-arm stab and not cede ground. He brings a heavy anchor and plenty of stopping power against the bullrush, showing the capability to dig his heels in and re-anchor even when he’s pushed off the line at the snap. In the run game, Parham moves smoothly from target to target on combo blocks. He brings immense power to wash defenders out on down blocks; he looks like a bowling ball crashing into pins. He is quick out of his stance as a puller with light feet and enough athleticism to cover ground in space. He looks for work at the second level and finishes strong.  Parham can struggle with longer defenders who get their hands into his chest and stack him onto his heels. There are times his hands land low at the snap, making him susceptible to swim moves and rip moves. He may come in a little undersized to play guard for some teams, but while he doesn’t have any starting experience at center, that may be his best fit at the next level. He worked at that position at the Senior Bowl and at pre-draft workouts."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Cam Jurgens","year":2022,"rank":72,"height":75,"weight":303,"position":"Center","college":"Nebraska","pros":"Jurgens combines high-end athletic traits with good length and a physical, energetic play style.","cons":"He gets caught leaning and his aggression gets him in trouble at times; he lacks experience at any other position.","similar_player":"GARRETT BRADBURY","grade":"Rs Junior","main_selling_point":"ATHLETIC, STRONG CENTER PROSPECT with good length, nimble feet, and a hyper-aggressive playing style.","description":"ATHLETIC, STRONG CENTER PROSPECT with good length, nimble feet, and a hyper-aggressive playing style., Elite Athleticism, Pro-Ready Frame, Short-Area Quickness","scouting_report":"Jurgens is a stout, well-built interior lineman with long arms. A former multisport athlete out of Beatrice, Nebraska, he won four state titles in discus and three state titles in shot put while earning a four-star prospect rating as a tight end, ranking no. 7 at that position nationally and inside the top 200 in his class. Jurgens added 50-plus pounds to bulk up and play center for the Cornhuskers, starting 31 of 32 games in the past three seasons. He earned third team All-Big Ten honors in 2021.  Jurgens shows quick-twitch movement in his transition from snap to block. He’s smooth and nimble when positioning himself to reach and seal on the play side, showing good agility to work his feet and upper body in unison. He plays low and with good leverage by using his upper body flexibility to absorb contact and contort his frame without giving ground. He’s an easy mover on pulls and looks to unlock his hips and light up defenders on the move. He plays with a salty demeanor and arrives at his targets looking to toss defenders around and bury them into the turf; he earned a handful of flags for playing beyond the whistle. He had snapping issues his first two years as a starter but cleaned that up in 2021.  Jurgens’s awareness sometimes lapses, and he didn’t always identify and pick up looping linemen or stunts. He struggles to recover and save a block if an interior lineman gets a step on him. He gets caught leaning too far forward, making him susceptible to rip and pull moves. He drops his eyes when looking to drive defenders out of the play, which causes him to lunge."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Cole Strange","year":2022,"rank":73,"height":77,"weight":307,"position":"Center","college":"Chattanooga","pros":"Strange is a plucky, competitive interior lineman who plays with good balance, quick feet, and powerful hands; he brings versatility to line up along the interior.","cons":"He’s an older small-school prospect who hasn’t faced much top-end competition; power rushers can give him trouble.","similar_player":"ALI MARPET","grade":"Rs Senior","age":23.7,"main_selling_point":"TOUGH, HARD-NOSED INTERIOR LINEMAN with strong hands, nimble feet, and a competitive edge; should offer guard or center versatility.","description":"TOUGH, HARD-NOSED INTERIOR LINEMAN with strong hands, nimble feet, and a competitive edge; should offer guard or center versatility., Short-Area Quickness, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Strange is tall with a low-cut, rugged frame and a barrel chest. A former two-star defensive end prospect out of Knoxville, Tennessee, he was a five-year contributor for Chattanooga and logged 44 starts in his career there, primarily at left guard (he also got one start at left tackle and another at center). He was a three-time All-Conference player for the Mocs.  Strange is quick out of his stance and very light-footed as a blocker. He shows good knee bend and plays with a low center of gravity and balanced base. He plays with excellent awareness. He lands his punch and plays with good arm extension, holding defensive players off his frame while keeping his feet moving to mirror. He looks to reset his punch and gain the upper hand when he loses contact and keeps his feet moving to avoid getting overrun. In the run game, Strange brings a springy first step and looks to uproot defenders and move them off their spot. He maintains his leverage and smoothly works through combo blocks to help out his cohort before moving downfield to seal off another defender. He is tough and physical and plays with a feisty attitude. He doesn’t quit until the whistle blows. He had a strong week at the Senior Bowl and held his own when he got looks at the center spot. Strange can struggle when dropping his anchor against power rushers. He may lack the bulk to play guard in the pros, and some teams may view him as a center prospect. He played against a lower level of competition in college and will be a 24-year-old rookie."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Cade Otton","year":2022,"rank":74,"height":77,"weight":247,"position":"Tight End","college":"Washington","pros":"Otton combines soft hands as a pass catcher and solid blocking technique at the point of attack; he could develop into a true Y tight end at the next level.","cons":"He’s not explosive or dynamic as a pass catcher and lacks production at the college level; he missed the Senior Bowl and combine with an ankle injury and has played in just 12 games in the past two seasons.","similar_player":"FOSTER MOREAU","grade":"Rs Senior","age":23,"main_selling_point":"BIG, VERSATILE TIGHT END with untapped pass-catching potential and the blocking chops to contribute both in the passing game and rushing attack.","description":"BIG, VERSATILE TIGHT END with untapped pass-catching potential and the blocking chops to contribute both in the passing game and rushing attack., Refined Technique, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Otton has a rugged, well-built frame. A former three-star prospect out of Olympia, Washington, he was a four-year starter for the Huskies and racked up 91 catches for 1,026 yards and nine touchdowns in 39 career games. He grabbed 28 catches for 250 yards and a touchdown in eight games in 2021, missing two games to COVID and another two to an ankle injury (that injury also kept him from working out at the Senior Bowl or combine).  Otton is a good athlete with excellent balance and body control. He shows quick feet and expert hand use to get off the line cleanly. He’s a solid route runner who brings the ability to sink his hips and quickly shed coverage in the short area. He can run up the seam and consistently showed soft hands to pluck the ball away from his frame. He can catch the ball in traffic and was able to turn slants and over-routes into big plays thanks to a fluid transition from catch to run. He’s athletic enough to be deployed on screens and showed creativity in space to follow his blocks and pick up chunks of yards. He’s tough over the middle and regularly drags tacklers an extra yard or two to finish the play.  Otton brings a balanced skill set to turn into a do-it-all Y tight end at the next level. He locks horns with defenders in the run game and stays connected and balanced as a blocker. He can get his hands inside opponents’ pads and maintain his grip. He mirrors well in pass pro on the edge and held his own lining up in one-on-one situations with Aidan Hutchinson in the team’s matchup with Michigan last year. He blocks with a wide base. He fires out of his stance, swiveling hips to seal off the defender from the play.  Otton played just 12 games in the past two seasons and never posted eye-popping stats. He is not especially twitchy as an athlete and doesn’t have that extra gear to separate downfield. He may be capped as a possession-style pass catcher. He will be a 23-year-old rookie."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jeremy Ruckert","year":2022,"rank":75,"height":77,"weight":250,"position":"Tight","college":"State","pros":"Ruckert is a well-built and versatile tight end with the frame and play style to develop into a Y tight end; he’s a former big-time recruit who’s still just scraping the surface of his potential.","cons":"He wasn’t a primary pass-catching option in college and needs work as a blocker.","similar_player":"DALTON SCHULTZ","grade":"Senior","age":21.7,"main_selling_point":"TOUGH, ATHLETIC TIGHT END with good hands and speed down the seam; he can line up everywhere in the formation and works hard as a blocker.","description":"TOUGH, ATHLETIC TIGHT END with good hands and speed down the seam; he can line up everywhere in the formation and works hard as a blocker., Sure Hands, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Ruckert has a rugged, muscular build and big hands. The Gatorade Player of the Year in New York as a high school senior, he was a four-star prospect who ranked as the no. 2 tight end nationally and as a top 40 player in his class. He was a three-year contributor for the Buckeyes and his volume stats belie his talent: He collected 54 catches for 615 yards and 12 touchdowns in 45 games at Ohio State, but was never a focal point of the team’s passing game while sharing the field with multiple future early-round receivers (like Chris Olave, Garrett Wilson, Jameson Williams, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba). He caught 26 passes for 309 yards and three scores in 2021, earning honorable mention All–Big Ten honors.  Ruckert is a smooth athlete with good initial burst off the line of scrimmage. He creates a clean release from the line and can threaten the seam quickly. He’s an easy mover with good body control and the ability to line up all across the formation. He was frequently utilized on the move and sent in motion in the Buckeyes offense in running routes or slice-blocking across the formation. He has reliable hands and plucks the ball away from his frame with regularity while flashing an occasional one-handed grab. He’s got a smooth catch-to-run transition; he fluidly secures the ball before tucking it away and moving upfield. He shows off concentration in traffic, consistently seeing the ball into his hands even when defenders inhibit his sight line or rake across his arms. He can generate push in the ground game when he succeeds in locking horns with a defender, and he is aggressive coming across the formation to block on the backside.  Ruckert has work to do as an in-line blocker. He fails to lock in and consistently gets out over his skis or gets caught lunging. He’s too easily discarded by opponents in the run game and needs to improve his hand use and posture as a blocker. His aggressive nature as a slice-blocker is a positive but can be a double-edged sword: He produces some pancakes, but he too often tries to block with his shoulder, which causes him to fall off blocks. He brings build-up speed but isn’t explosive in his movement. He may be capped out as a short and intermediate target and isn’t dynamic after the catch or a tackle-breaker. He injured his foot at the Senior Bowl and missed the combine workouts as a result."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Rasheed Walker","year":2022,"rank":76,"height":78,"weight":313,"position":"Tackle Penn","college":"State","pros":"Walker combines size, length, and power as a blocker and has three years of starting experience at left tackle; he’s got the tools to be a starter.","cons":"He too often lunges at pass rushers and may fit best on the interior at the next level.","similar_player":"MORGAN MOSES","grade":"Rs Junior","main_selling_point":"BIG, BATTLE-TESTED LEFT TACKLE with good power and a salty on-field demeanor but question marks about balance and technique.","description":"BIG, BATTLE-TESTED LEFT TACKLE with good power and a salty on-field demeanor but question marks about balance and technique., Bulldozer Power","scouting_report":"Walker is a big, wide-bodied blocker with long arms and good bulk throughout. A former four-star prospect out of Waldorf, Maryland, he was the 65th-ranked prospect in the country and the no. 6 offensive tackle in his class. He was a three-year starter for the Nittany Lions, manning the left tackle spot for 32 consecutive games in the past three seasons while being named as a team captain in 2021.  Walker is strong and plays with tons of upper-body torque, both in the run game and in pass protection. He can control and reroute pass rushers even when they’re outside his frame or seemingly out of his path, and he has an understanding for how to exploit his length and make it tough for defenders to run around him. He drops a heavy anchor and plays with good ballast at the point of attack. Walker shows the ability to clamp down and lock his arms out to control the rep from snap to whistle, bringing quality hand-fighting skills to maintain position. He flashes the ability to set and reset his hands to get them back to the inside of an opponent’s pads to reassert leverage. He’s a physical blocker and his punches can knock opponents back; he wants defenders to know he’s there at all times and tries to remind them repeatedly. In the run game he looks to churn his feet to get an opponent on his heels then knock them on their ass.  Walker has some balance issues and lunges forward when he loses the angle on the edge. He had a few too many plays when he seemed to panic and held opponents on the outside, leading to penalties. His hands too frequently land outside the shoulders and fall off his opponent, causing him to lose control of the block. He is slow to react to stunts and loopers at times and can be susceptible to inside counters. He had occasional mental lapses when he blocked in the wrong direction or looked to be on a different page than the rest of Penn State’s linemen. He may project better as a guard in the pros."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Abraham Lucas","year":2022,"rank":77,"height":78,"weight":315,"position":"Tackle Washington","college":"State","pros":"Lucas is a smooth, highly experienced right tackle who uses his hands well in pass protection.","cons":"Still developing as a run blocker; too easily bull-rushed and beat by speed to the edge.","similar_player":"MATT PEART","grade":"Rs Senior","age":23.5,"main_selling_point":"ATHLETIC, EASY-MOVING RIGHT TACKLE with great length and tons of snaps as a pass blocker; brings question marks around his anchor and run blocking.","description":"ATHLETIC, EASY-MOVING RIGHT TACKLE with great length and tons of snaps as a pass blocker; brings question marks around his anchor and run blocking., Pro-Ready Frame, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Lucas is tall with a rugged and athletic frame, long arms, and big hands. A former three-star prospect out of Everett, Washington, he’s an athletic mover who also starred in basketball in high school, averaging 16 points and 14 rebounds per game as a senior. He was a four-year starter at right tackle for the Cougars and comes to the league highly experienced blocking on the edge, with 2,195 pass-blocking snaps logged in his career, per PFF. Lucas tested very well at the combine, running the 40 in 4.92 seconds while notching position-best times in the three-cone (7.25 seconds) and short shuttle (4.4 seconds).  Lucas has a fluid kickstep at the snap. He has light feet in pass protection and blocks with good posture, a wide base, and balance. He meets and cuts off speed rushers on the edge and is able to mirror and hand fight to keep position. He is a good grappler with the ability to lock in then reset his hands throughout the play. He can pick up stunts and he keeps his head on a swivel to spot looping defenders.   Lucas is more of a stalemate blocker than a road grader in the run game. He struggles to target in space. There were times when he was late to punch, gave up his chest and got walked back into the quarterback. He plays too upright against the bull rush and often struggles to anchor. Speed rushers off the edge can give him trouble and at times he reverted to flipping his hips to turn and chase them up the arc."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Darian Kinnard","year":2022,"rank":78,"height":77,"weight":322,"position":"Guard","college":"Kentucky","pros":"Kinnard combines size, length, and the right kind of nasty temperament for the trenches; brings potential to line up at tackle or guard.","cons":"He’s a bit heavy footed and prone to leaning and lunging; may be viewed as a guard only.","similar_player":"CODY FORD","grade":"Senior","age":22.3,"main_selling_point":"WIDE-BODIED BLOCKER with great length and a glass-eating demeanor; moves people in the run game.","description":"WIDE-BODIED BLOCKER with great length and a glass-eating demeanor; moves people in the run game., Bulldozer Power","scouting_report":"Kinnard has a big, square build with long arms and huge hands. A former four-star prospect out of Cleveland, Ohio, he played in 33 career games for Kentucky, logging 26 straight starts to finish his career. He won AP first-team All American honors in 2021 and was named PFF’s top-graded run-blocking tackle while manning the right tackle spot for the Wildcats. Thanks to his hulking size and run-blocking acuity, Kennard projects best at guard in the NFL. And in what could be either a completely meaningless fact or something that causes scouts to move him up their draft boards, he’s distantly related to country music legend Dolly Parton.  Kinnard plays with an edge and looks to dominate opponents in both pass protection and as a run blocker. He has a strong grip as a blocker, and if he can get his hands locked in, it’s very tough for opponents to mount countermoves. He’s a brick wall in pass pro when he plays with knee bend and good leverage; defenders just can’t move him. And he shows good awareness to pick up stunts in his area. In the run game, he’s a road-grader type who can easily generate movement at the point of attack. He engulfs defenders on down blocks and overwhelms opponents with sheer size. He uses a quick first step to get into position for backside blocks or frontside seals. He brings incredible upper body strength to control the rep and make up for moments when his footwork lags. Kinnard is a bit stiff as a mover and he’s not overly sudden or flexible. He has the tendency to lunge and lurch at the snap, playing with his eyes down and in a hunched posture. He gets caught leaning and could be susceptible to rip moves and push/pull rushers. His best position at the next level is likely guard, where he won’t be responsible for dealing with speed off the edge."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Cameron Thomas","year":2022,"rank":79,"height":76,"weight":267,"position":"Edge","college":"State","pros":"Thomas is a big, athletic defensive lineman with a quick first step and strong hands; he offers both positional and schematic versatility and can be counted on to be a disruptor wherever he lines up.","cons":"He may be viewed as a tweener who faced a lower level of competition in college.","similar_player":"A.J. EPENESA","grade":"Rs Junior","age":22.3,"main_selling_point":"VERSATILE AND TOUGH DEFENSIVE LINEMAN with good first-step burst and the frame to line up all across the formation.","description":"VERSATILE AND TOUGH DEFENSIVE LINEMAN with good first-step burst and the frame to line up all across the formation., Pro-Ready Frame, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Thomas is a well-built defensive lineman with a broad-shouldered frame. A former three-star prospect out of Carlsbad, California, he was a three-year starter for the Aztecs, collecting 21.0 sacks and 39.0 tackles for a loss in 35 games. He finished with a flourish in 2021, racking up 11.5 sacks, 20.5 TFL, and a forced fumble, earning second team All-America honors.  Thomas brings the size and physicality to line up at multiple spots on the line (and he got starts at defensive tackle early in his career). He brings an explosive first step to threaten the edge on the outside or shoot the gap on the interior. He uses a strong punch to stun opponents and push them back off the line, and plays with excellent leverage. He has a powerful bullrush to overwhelm offensive linemen and get them onto the ropes, using quick-fire punches to relentlessly attack his opponent's chest. He’s effective on stunts, and showed the ability to uproot interior defenders and bully them into the pocket. He keeps fighting when initially stalled and knows how to get skinny to slip through the cracks in the line. Against the run, he sets a hard edge and maintains his gap. He shows good vision for the developing play, stacking his opponent while keeping his eyes in the backfield before shedding his block to tackle the ballcarrier. He hustles to chase down runners from the backside of plays Thomas’s high-side rush tends to die after his first couple steps and he needs to partner his initial quickness with more finishing skills. He has stiff hips and lacks bend to turn the corner or change direction. There are times where he dips his eyes and loses track of the ballcarrier against the run. He may be viewed as a tweener who lacks the juice to play as an edge rusher and the bulk to play consistently on the inside. He played against a lower level of competition in the Mountain West."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Bryan Cook","year":2022,"rank":80,"height":73,"weight":206,"position":"Safety","college":"Cincinnati","pros":"Cook is a productive and aggressive strong safety with top-notch tackling chops and an intensity-boosting style.","cons":"He’s a one-year starter who will see a big leap in competition in the pros. He missed the pre-draft process with a shoulder injury.","similar_player":"AMANI HOOKER","grade":"Senior","main_selling_point":"FIERY AND PHYSICAL DEFENSIVE BACK with good instincts and range; he’s laser-guided in his pursuit of the ballcarrier and makes plays in the passing game.","description":"FIERY AND PHYSICAL DEFENSIVE BACK with good instincts and range; he’s laser-guided in his pursuit of the ballcarrier and makes plays in the passing game., Rare Versatility, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Cook is tall with a well-built, rugged frame. A former zero-star prospect out of Cincinnati, Ohio, he started his college career at Howard as a cornerback, appearing in 21 games while tallying 17 passes defensed and five picks there. He sat out for all but the Bearcats’ bowl game in the 2019 season after transferring to Cincinnati, then appeared in 10 games in 2020 before becoming a starter in 2021. He racked up 93 tackles, 9 passes defensed, and two picks to go with five tackles for a loss in 14 games last year.  Cook lines up all over the formation, seeing snaps in single-high looks, over the slot, and in the box. He brings explosive speed to break on a ballcarrier, flying to the ball and delivering some pop behind his pads. He shows good range and is quick to recognize the play, reading the quarterbacks’ eyes or the developing route combinations to jump into passing lanes. He brings some flashes of fluidity in coverage and showed the ability to carry tight ends up the seams. He can flip his hips and has a feel for when to look back to the ball in trailing coverage. He is coordinated with his footwork and always stays balanced. As a tackler, he comes in low to uproot opponents and send them flying. He comes downhill hard but makes sure to chop his feet to avoid overrunning the play. He shows no fear when he runs the alley and takes on running backs who have a full head of steam without flinching.   Cook is fooled by misdirection occasionally and needs to avoid taking the cheese on play fakes. He has small hands and inconsistent ball skills. He’s just a one-year starter and faced a lower level of competition."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Nick Cross","year":2022,"rank":81,"height":72,"weight":212,"position":"Safety","college":"Maryland","pros":"Cross combines good size with high-end speed and solid ball production.","cons":"He is still developing his play-recognition skills and lacks top-tier fluidity in coverage.","similar_player":"KAMREN CURL","grade":"Junior","main_selling_point":"INTIMIDATING PLAYMAKER IN THE SECONDARY who brings fundamental tackling and plenty of ball production at the safety position.","description":"INTIMIDATING PLAYMAKER IN THE SECONDARY who brings fundamental tackling and plenty of ball production at the safety position., Elite Athleticism, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Cross is tall with a well-built, muscular frame. A four-star prospect out of Hyattsville, Maryland, he ranked as the no. 4 safety and no. 55 player overall in his class. He was a three-year starter and three-time honorable mention All-Big Ten for the Terrapins, racking up six picks, 12 passes defensed, four sacks, and 6.5 TFLs to go with 135 tackles in his college career. He tallied 67 tackles, three picks, four passes defensed, and two forced fumbles in 2021.  Cross played all over the secondary for Maryland, seeing snaps in the box, in the deep middle, and over the slot. He’s a good hitter who arrives at the ballcarrier with a thwack. His closing speed seems to surprise opponents and he’s the type of player who forces opposing receivers to keep their heads on a swivel. He’s a good tackler with a wide tackle range and packs plenty of punch, finishing the play with fundamental technique. He consistently breaks down in space, chopping his steps to avoid overrunning the play. He does a good job of corralling the ballcarrier when he’s the last line of defense. He’s rangy in the back end and has experience playing deep middle. He tracks the ball like a center fielder and posted good ball production in his college career, with six picks and 12 passes defensed in three seasons. He should be a core special teamer and contribute from day one. Cross can be a beat slow to diagnose versus the run, false-stepping backward before attacking downhill. He gets caught biting on play fakes. He’s not very disciplined with his eyes and still developing his play recognition. He can look a little stiff changing direction. He comes in too high at times as a tackler."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Brian Robinson","year":2022,"rank":82,"height":74,"weight":225,"position":"Running Back","college":"Alabama","pros":"Robinson is a big, tone-setting back who runs behind his pads and consistently picks up ugly yards; he’s a foundation runner who can shoulder a heavy workload.","cons":"He’s not very sudden nor elusive in the short area and won’t create behind the line of scrimmage.","similar_player":"CHRIS CARSON","grade":"Rs Senior","age":23.1,"main_selling_point":"FREIGHT-TRAIN THREE-DOWN BACK who rips through tackle attempts and contributes in the passing game.","description":"FREIGHT-TRAIN THREE-DOWN BACK who rips through tackle attempts and contributes in the passing game., Bulldozer Power, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Robinson is a bruising, well-built back with a tall, sturdy frame. A former four-star prospect out of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, he ranked as the no. 8 running back in his class. He was a five-year contributor for the Tide, but was stuck behind the likes of Josh Jacobs, Damien Harris, and Najee Harris over his first four years, finally earning a chance to carry the load in 2021. He took advantage, rushing 271 times for 1,343 yards and 14 touchdowns, adding 35 catches for 296 yards and two scores through the air.  Robinson is a no-nonsense runner whose compass consistently points him downhill. He plays with good forward lean and runs behind his pads. He keeps his feet churning through contact, powers through arm tackles like he’s strolling through a subway turnstile, and almost always falls forward for extra yards. He brings quick feet and makes defenders miss with stutter-step jukes. And while he excels between the tackles, he has enough burst to beat defenders to the corner on stretch runs. He looks like an absolute freight train when he gets to top speed. He’s decisive in his cuts and shows anticipation to hurdle tacklers who try to come in low. He has excellent ball security, size, and power, and he’s flashed potential as a pass protector, but could do a better job of squaring up and meeting a blitzer in the hole rather than leaning on shoulder-shivers or cut blocks.  Robinson is stiff-hipped when changing direction and doesn’t bring make-you-miss suddenness in the short area. He’s not a creator behind the line and can be a beat slow if his momentum stalls. He’s a late bloomer who is already 23 years old and while he rarely dropped passes in college, he looked uneasy at times catching the football, either bobbling and double-catching it. He’s not a breakaway threat."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Justyn Ross","year":2022,"rank":83,"height":76,"weight":205,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Clemson","pros":"Ross is a playmaking receiver who combines size, catch-point prowess, and a knack for big plays in the biggest moments.","cons":"His production dropped in 2021 after a year off from football. His prior spinal surgery could prompt teams to take him off their boards.","similar_player":"SLIM MIKE WILLIAMS","grade":"Rs Junior","age":22.3,"main_selling_point":"BIG-PLAY PASS CATCHER with top-tier size and body control; a catch-point dominator who can get behind a defense deep.","description":"BIG-PLAY PASS CATCHER with top-tier size and body control; a catch-point dominator who can get behind a defense deep., Instinctual Playmaking, Sure Hands","scouting_report":"Ross is tall with a muscular frame and huge catch radius. A former four-star prospect who ranked in the top 50 nationally, per 247 sports, he broke out as a true freshman, reeling in 46 catches for 1,000 yards and nine touchdowns for the national champion Tigers. He emerged as one of Trevor Lawrence’s most trusted targets that season, consistently showing up in the biggest moments, including his six-catch, 148-yard, two-touchdown outing in the Cotton Bowl and his six-catch, 153-yard, one-touchdown performance in the national championship game. Ross followed that up with 66 catches for 865 yards and eight touchdowns as a sophomore in 2019, but he missed the 2020 season after offseason X-rays discovered a congenital fusion of two vertebrae, which required surgery and a lengthy recovery. He was cleared to return to football for 2021 and finished out his college career with a 46-catch, 514-yard, three-touchdown line.  Ross was utilized all over the field for the Tigers, seeing targets deep down the sideline, at the intermediate level, and on screens, sweeps, and end-around-type plays. He’s a savvy route runner who does well to sell fakes and keep trailing cornerbacks guessing. He isn’t very sudden in his movement, but he can sink his hips, cut quickly, and use jukes and shoulder fakes to create separation. He has good build-up speed to get behind cornerbacks and plays extremely strong at the catch point. He keeps opposing defenders at an arm’s length and uses subtle push-offs to create separation right as the ball arrives. He’s capable of some ridiculous one-handed catches, showing the concentration to watch the ball in and make catches in traffic. He shows awareness of the sideline to keep his feet in. He puts in effort as a blocker and has the size to overpower smaller opponents.   Ross is a big wild card in the 2022 draft. His role and production early in his college career painted the picture of a future NFL star, but his spinal surgery and subsequent subpar production in 2021 (a result, at least in part, of the team’s overall offensive struggles) could lead him to fall in the draft. He also suffered a stress fracture in his foot last season that caused him to miss the final three games."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jalen Tolbert","year":2022,"rank":84,"height":73,"weight":194,"position":"Wide","college":"Alabama","pros":"Tolbert blends the size, speed, and route-running footwork to emerge quickly as a playmaker at the next level; he’s a field-stretcher with some run-after-the-catch talent.","cons":"He played at a lower level and comes into the league as an older prospect.","similar_player":"MICHAEL GALLUP","grade":"Junior","age":23.1,"main_selling_point":"SUPER PRODUCTIVE PASS CATCHER with smooth footwork and the ability to stretch a defense vertically.","description":"SUPER PRODUCTIVE PASS CATCHER with smooth footwork and the ability to stretch a defense vertically., Instinctual Playmaking, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Tolbert is a tall, well-built receiver with long arms and big hands. A former two-star prospect out of Mobile, Alabama, he was a three-sport high school athlete who also starred in baseball and basketball. He stayed close to home at South Alabama, redshirting his first season after suffering a preseason injury. He played a rotational backup role as a redshirt freshman and then established himself as a contributor the following year (27 catches for 521 yards and six touchdowns) before breaking out big time as a junior, reeling in 64 passes for 1,085 yards and eight touchdowns. He finished strong for the Jaguars, racking up 82 catches for 1,474 yards and eight scores en route to Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Year honors in 2021.  Tolbert is a smooth, athletic big-play threat who has good quickness at the line to shake press coverage and avoid being jammed. He reaches top speed quickly, stacking corners on vertical routes down the sideline and averaged 18.0 yards per catch last year (17.6 yards per catch in his career). He has the size and leaping ability to go up and win 50/50 balls. He’s a hands catcher who plucks the football away from his body and is tough over the middle. He’s elusive after the catch and can eat up green with long strides. He positions himself well as a blocker in the run game, walling off opponents from the play. Tolbert showed some inconsistency in contested-catch situations and dropped a handful of easy passes on wide-open targets. He played at a lower level of competition and will be a 23-year-old rookie."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Tariq Woolen","year":2022,"rank":85,"height":76,"weight":205,"position":"Defensive Back","college":"Utsa","pros":"Woolen has rare speed and length for the corner position and flashes natural coverage skills; he should be an impact player against the run.","cons":"He’s going to struggle against shifty, speedier receivers and will face a steep jump in competition in the pros.","similar_player":"AHKELLO WITHERSPOON","grade":"Rs Senior","age":23,"main_selling_point":"TALL, LONG-LEVERED CORNER with extraordinarily explosive athletic traits and sky-high potential.","description":"TALL, LONG-LEVERED CORNER with extraordinarily explosive athletic traits and sky-high potential., Elite Athleticism, Field-Tilting Speed, Coverage Chops","scouting_report":"Woolen has a tall, sinewy, high-cut frame. A three-star wide receiver prospect out of Fort Worth, Texas, he played receiver for his first two seasons at UT San Antonio before making the switch to corner midway through his sophomore campaign. He tallied five passes defensed and a pick in 2021, earning honorable mention all-conference honors. The first thing that pops off the tape for Woolen is his rare combination of size, length, and speed. He lines up in a low crouch and is comfortable jamming receivers at the line, playing in mirror-and-match out of press looks, or in off coverage. He’s very patient in press, showing trust in his speed and make-up ability. He can lose a step in transition from backpedal to trail coverage but has the acceleration and speed to quickly close that gap. His length makes tight-window throws that much tighter. He watches opponents' eyes as he follows in trail coverage and looks to get his hands into the ball’s path when they look for the ball. He rakes the arms of the receiver to knock the ball loose. In off coverage he sees the action and plays with anticipation, triggering downfield to lay a hit. He brings a large tackle radius. He’s an explosive blitzer who comes in hot off the corner. He’s an aggressive and physical tackler. Woolen is uncommonly tall and high-cut for the corner spot and though he plays with a low center of gravity, he can struggle to match up with quicker receivers. He comes in a little too aggressively at times and misses on tackles. He played against a lower level of competition. He will be a 23-year-old rookie."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Kingsley Enagbare","year":2022,"rank":86,"height":76,"weight":258,"position":"Edge","college":"Carolina","pros":"Enagbare combines good size, great length, and a physical demeanor; he competes on every snap and could bring positional versatility to line up at multiple spots in the pros.","cons":"He’s not a super-bendy rusher and could be viewed as a tweener who lacks juice on the edge and size for the interior.","similar_player":"WHITNEY MERCILUS","grade":"Senior","age":22.2,"main_selling_point":"STOUT, HEAVY-HANDED PASS RUSHER with good length and a tenacious style.","description":"STOUT, HEAVY-HANDED PASS RUSHER with good length and a tenacious style., Relentless Motor, Pass-Rush Talent","scouting_report":"Enagbare has a big, tapered frame with good length and bulk. A former four-star prospect out of Atlanta, Georgia, he was a four-year contributor for the Gamecocks and tallied 15 sacks and 24 tackles for loss in his career there. He finished strong in 2021, collecting 44 tackles, 4.5 sacks, and seven TFLs to go with one forced fumble and two pass deflections in 12 games. Enagbare shows good burst off the line. He has an effective club move to swipe away at offensive tackles and has had success with a bounding Euro step–style rush, faking to the edge before cutting back inside. He gets tackles off-balance and has the makings of a devastating spin move, showing graceful movement skills. He’s quick laterally and has good closing speed to get to the quarterback. He has strong, forceful hands and uses his punch to stun opponents and put them on the ropes. Against the run, Enagbare shows good balance to absorb and deflect cut blocks and wham blocks while continuing his track to the QB or ballcarrier. He reads and reacts quickly to screens and plays with awareness on the edge. His foot is constantly mashing the gas pedal to the floor; he plays with maximum effort at all times.  There are times when Enagbare comes in too high and exposes his chest to tackles to let them dictate the rep. His rush can stall if he doesn’t hit his first move, so he’ll need to develop more counters and learn to better disengage from blocks. He’s a bit stiff at the top of his rush. Against the run, he occasionally loses contain or is washed out of the play. He’s too easily pushed off his spot."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Myjai Sanders","year":2022,"rank":87,"height":77,"weight":228,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Cincinnati","pros":"Sanders has an intriguing blend of explosiveness and quickness that could make him an effective situational rusher early in his career.","cons":"He likely needs to add weight and get stronger to work himself into a three-down role at the next level.","similar_player":"RANDY GREGORY","grade":"Senior","age":22.1,"main_selling_point":"UNDERSIZED BUT EXPLOSIVE EDGE DEFENDER who wins with burst, blazing foot speed, and a flurry of pass rush moves.","description":"UNDERSIZED BUT EXPLOSIVE EDGE DEFENDER who wins with burst, blazing foot speed, and a flurry of pass rush moves., Short-Area Quickness, Pass-Rush Talent","scouting_report":"Sanders has a slim, sinewy build with thin lowers but plays with good burst and agility. A former three-star prospect out of Jacksonville, Florida, he was a three-year impact player for Cincinnati and racked up 13.5 sacks and 24.5 tackles for a loss in his career. He posted 2.5 sacks and 7.5 tackles for a loss in 2021 to go with a conference-best 67 pressures, per PFF, earning First-Team All-AAC honors. Sanders uses quickness and first-step burst as the foundations for his rush, which he can do from two-, three-, and four-point stances. He uncoils at the snap with incredible suddenness, utilizing a bounding Euro-step-type move on the edge to keep tackles guessing. He can stress the high-side edge and uses a good outside-jab-to-inside-counter move, slicing into the pocket before his opponent even knows where he went. He uses his burgeoning cross-chop move to hammer away at opposing tackles’ edges and flashes the ability to convert speed to power with a long-arm-stab-to-bull-rush move.  Sanders lacks the anchor to make an impact against the run. He gets knocked around and pushed off the line too easily, and that may make him a situational passing-down-only defender early in his career. He’s a bit stiff as a rusher; his bend is inconsistent and he too often ends up slipping or taking too many steps at the top of his rush. He ducks his head into his rush, and can get stalemated when tackles are able to get their hands on him. He lost a lot of weight before the combine, reportedly due to an illness, checking in there at 228 pounds. But he reportedly put back on a bunch of weight and weighed in at 247 pounds at his pro day."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Luke Fortner","year":2022,"rank":88,"height":76,"weight":307,"position":"Center","college":"Kentucky","pros":"Fortner is tough, versatile, and experienced; he has the skill set to start at center early in his career.","cons":"He struggles with pad level at times. He will be a 24-year-old rookie.","similar_player":"JUSTIN BRITT","grade":"Rs Senior","main_selling_point":"WELL-BUILT AND HIGHLY EXPERIENCED INTERIOR LINEMAN who brings balance, body control, and positional flexibility to the pros.","description":"WELL-BUILT AND HIGHLY EXPERIENCED INTERIOR LINEMAN who brings balance, body control, and positional flexibility to the pros., Short-Area Quickness, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Fortner has a wide-bodied and broad-shouldered frame with a thick lower half. A three-star prospect out of Sylvania, Ohio, he tallied 36 straight starts for the Wildcats and was a versatile cog on the offensive line, seeing time at right guard, left guard, and center (logging 300-plus snaps at each position, according to PFF). He started all 13 games at center for Kentucky in 2021, earning first team All-SEC honors and being named a team captain.  Fortner plays with a wide, balanced base in pass protection and plugs up space in the middle of the line. He brings a twitchy first step out of his snap and is an urgent mover. He punches quickly to knock back opponents and plays with good upper-body torque, absorbing contact before redirecting it. He brings strong hands to maintain his grip and shows awareness to pick up and cut off stunting defenders. In the run game, Fortner knows how to reach and seal, swiveling his hips to gain position. He covers plenty of ground in space, moving quickly to the second level to target and seal off defenders.  There are times when Fortner seems to take his foot off the gas too early, popping upright to expose his chest and make him susceptible to counters or bull rushes. He shoots his hands wide at the snap occasionally and will lean into blocks, causing him to fall forward. He falls off drive blocks and struggles to sustain in the run game. He overruns target defenders on blocks downfield."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Zamir White","year":2022,"rank":89,"height":73,"weight":220,"position":"Running Back","college":"Georgia","pros":"White is a former top recruit with a prototypical frame, 4.4 speed, and a tough running style.","cons":"With minimal receiving work at Georgia, teams may see him as a two-down grinder and committee back only; his two previous ACL injuries could be a red flag.","similar_player":"SONY MICHEL WITH AFTERBURNERS","grade":"Junior","age":22.6,"main_selling_point":"BIG, BRUISING BACK with a no-frills, downhill style; tough to bring down and has the speed to create explosive runs.","description":"BIG, BRUISING BACK with a no-frills, downhill style; tough to bring down and has the speed to create explosive runs., Pro-Ready Frame, Bulldozer Power","scouting_report":"White has a tall, chiseled frame and runs with a tough, physical demeanor. A former five-star prospect out of Laurinburg, North Carolina, he was the top-ranked running back in the country and the no. 9 overall prospect in his recruiting class, per 247Sports. His college career got off to a slow start, though, due to two torn ACLs within a nine-month stretch in 2018 and 2019. (He tore his right ACL as a senior in high school and his left ACL during his freshman season at Georgia.) Those injuries seemed to sap him of his explosiveness during the 2020 season, but White showed off improved burst last year. Playing in a time-share with James Cook, he carried the ball 160 times for 856 yards and 11 scores for the national champs, finishing his career at Georgia with 2,043 yards and 25 touchdowns on the ground.  White shoots through small gaps in the line to pick up chunk yardage and he runs with good forward lean, bringing some power when he lowers his shoulder at the end of a run. He’s a load to bring down at the second level and rips through arm tackle attempts. White pairs power with elusiveness, bringing impressive short-area jukes and the lateral agility to strafe away from defenders behind the line before planting his foot and getting downhill. He shows good patience on stretch runs, letting blocks set up in front of him before making his move. White has good speed when he clears the scrum and can bounce a run outside and accelerate away from pursuing defenders. As a pass catcher, he showed good quickness and burst to separate in his route and can run a mean choice route out of the backfield. He’s willing to square up and take on blitzes in the hole.  White’s utility in the passing game is a question mark heading into the NFL. He caught just 17 passes in his college career and his hands were inconsistent, too often fighting the ball instead of naturally plucking it out of the air. As a runner, his vision didn’t always lead him down the right path and there were plays when he’d run into the back of his own blocker or get blindsided by a defender. He’ll have to refine his pass protection skills at the next level."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Rachaad White","year":2022,"rank":90,"height":74,"weight":210,"position":"Running","college":"State","pros":"White’s elusive, versatile, and well-versed as a pass catcher; he has the size-speed combination and skill set of a feature back.","cons":"He’s not as physical as other backs in this class and some teams may prefer no-frills, downhill runners to his patient, slower-developing rushing style.","similar_player":"DAVID JOHNSON","grade":"Rs Senior","age":23.3,"main_selling_point":"SLEEK PLAY-MAKING BACK with a sudden, darting style and natural pass-catching talent.","description":"SLEEK PLAY-MAKING BACK with a sudden, darting style and natural pass-catching talent., Elite Athleticism, Short-Area Quickness, Rare Versatility","scouting_report":"White has a tall, athletic build and a skill set as a runner and pass catcher. Hailing from Kansas City, Missouri, he took a circuitous route to the draft, starting his career at University of Nebraska-Kearney before transferring to Mt. San Antonio College, where he rushed for 1,656 yards and 12 touchdowns in two seasons. He transferred again to Arizona State after being ranked as the no. 3 juco running back in the country, per 247Sports, and quickly made his presence known in the desert. White racked up 1,420 yards and 20 touchdowns in 15 total games for the Sun Devils, adding 51 catches for 607 yards and two scores. He was one of the main focal points of the team’s offense in 2021, collecting a nice round 1,000 yards rushing and 15 touchdowns to go with 43 catches for 456 yards and a score. He was named the team’s MVP after the season and earned second-team All Pac-12 honors.  White is a silky-smooth runner who mixes a patient, measured approach with make-you-miss jump-cut agility. He slow-plays his rush behind the line, letting his blocks set up before hitting the gas. He brings a slashing style as a runner, waiting for the moment to strike before exploding through the line with Bruce Lee–style 1-inch-punch quicks. He’s a crafty runner with good vision and the ability to bounce a run to the outside. He runs with springy steps, bounding through the defense while mixing in spin moves and dead-legs to keep would-be tacklers guessing. He regularly leaps over defenders on outside runs.  As a pass catcher, White shows soft hands and natural route-running skills. He can line up all over the formation and picks up yards after the catch. He’s solid in pass protection, stepping up to meet blitzes in the hole. His technique could use some work in that area (he sometimes throws his shoulder into a defender instead of squaring him up), but his effort and understanding of assignments are there.  White is tall with a slender frame with an upright running style that could invite big hits and limit his power between the tackles. There are times when his patience behind the line borders on indecision and the play fails to develop. He’s not a run-you-over-type back and he’s a late bloomer who will be a 23-year-old rookie."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"David Bell","year":2022,"rank":91,"height":73,"weight":212,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Purdue","pros":"Bell is just a ball-player; he’s a smart route runner who catches everything, creates after the catch, and can line up both outside or in the slot.","cons":"He lacks suddenness as a route runner and could struggle to stress opposing corners vertically.","similar_player":"TYLER BOYD","grade":"Junior","age":21.3,"main_selling_point":"SAVVY, PRODUCTIVE PASS CATCHER with natural play-making talent and the ability to pick up yards after the catch; can line up all over the formation.","description":"SAVVY, PRODUCTIVE PASS CATCHER with natural play-making talent and the ability to pick up yards after the catch; can line up all over the formation., Instinctual Playmaking, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Bell is tall with a rugged, well-built frame and dependable hands. A former four-star prospect out of Indianapolis, Indiana, he was a two-sport star at Warren Central high school, leading his basketball team to an undefeated record and state title as a junior before leading his football team to the state championship as a senior, winning Indiana Gatorade Player of the Year honors in the process. He wasted little time in becoming a big-time producer for the Boilermakers, catching 86 passes for 1,035 yards and seven touchdowns in 12 games as a true freshman. He grabbed another 53 balls for 625 yards and eight scores in just six games in 2020 before capping his prolific college career with a 93-reception, 1,286 yard, six-touchdown line in 11 games in 2021. Bell is capable of playing outside and in the slot, and was featured both downfield and on screens and short-area routes. He uses his quick feet and a variety of releases to get off the line and into his route. He’s a shrewd route runner who keeps defenders off balance and makes sharp cuts at the top of his stem. He’s dangerous on slants and creates room using jab steps and head fakes. He shows a natural feel for finding the soft spot in zone and an understanding of leverage and timing to dominate on back-shoulder throws. He’s very tough over the middle, showing a willingness to take a beating at the catch point and keep on rolling. He has good body control to twist and contort in the air to bring down a pass, and shows little wasted movement in catching the ball and moving downfield. He shows excellent concentration to watch the ball into his hands and is reliable catching away from his frame. Bell has some elusiveness and toughness after the catch and his contact balance is a big plus; he seems to bounce off tackle attempts routinely and pinball through multiple defenders while keeping his feet and body moving downfield.  Bell was highly productive in college but the big question mark around his game is whether he has the speed and explosiveness to be a difference maker at the next level. He lacks an extra gear to run past corners and he is not very sudden as a route-runner. He may struggle to consistently separate against tight man coverage and he isn’t likely going to stress the defense down the field."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Alec Pierce","year":2022,"rank":92,"height":75,"weight":211,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Cincinnati","pros":"Pierce combines size and speed with a ball-winner mentality at the catch point; he’s a big-play vertical threat.","cons":"He lacks suddenness in the short area and doesn’t yet run a full route tree; he played against a lower level of competition at Cincinnati.","similar_player":"GABRIEL DAVIS","grade":"Senior","age":22,"main_selling_point":"BIG, LID-LIFTING VERTICAL THREAT with good hops and catch-point prowess.","description":"BIG, LID-LIFTING VERTICAL THREAT with good hops and catch-point prowess., Pro-Ready Frame, Elite Athleticism","scouting_report":"Pierce is tall and has a muscular frame with good bulk throughout. He’s an explosive athlete with the type of jumping talent you’d expect from a former volleyball standout. A former three-star prospect out of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, he was a three-year contributor for Cincinnati who racked up 106 catches for 1,851 yards and 13 touchdowns in his college career, averaging 17.5 yards per reception. His best season came in 2021, when the senior pass catcher reeled in 52 balls for 884 yards and eight scores.  Pierce lines up on the outside and in the slot. He’s a deep threat with turbo-charged acceleration and the breakaway speed to stack corners and run away from them. He’s a long strider who eats up ground downfield. He plays with a physical style at the catch point and brings good play-strength to dominate opposing corners. He wins contested catch situations and has strong hands to secure the ball and hold it though the ground. He plucks the football from the air and shows the body control to reel in off-target passes that come in high or behind him. He’s not a high-end separator but he knows how to create some room late in his route, just before the ball arrives. He’s a willing and effective blocker in space, and he even lined up a few times to block.  Pierce doesn’t have a ton of wiggle or stop-start quickness to make defenders miss after the catch. He may be pigeonholed into a role as a field stretcher on the outside. He allows his timing to be disrupted by opposing corners when they use a strong punch in press. He had a few drops on tape and occasionally misplayed the ball at the catch point."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Charlie Kolar","year":2022,"rank":93,"height":78,"weight":252,"position":"Tight","college":"State","pros":"Kolar is a tall, reliable target with the skill set to become a quarterback’s best friend; he’s got dependable hands and uses his frame to box out at the catch point.","cons":"He’s not a true Y tight end and needs to get stronger as a blocker; he lacks explosive twitch as a route runner.","similar_player":"COLE KMET","grade":"Rs Senior","age":23.2,"main_selling_point":"LONG-LEVERED TIGHT END with a huge catch radius who wins at the catch point and is dangerous in the red zone.","description":"LONG-LEVERED TIGHT END with a huge catch radius who wins at the catch point and is dangerous in the red zone., Pro-Ready Frame, Smooth Footwork, Sure Hands","scouting_report":"Kolar is a tall, athletic tight end with great length and huge catch radius. A former three-star prospect out of Norman, Oklahoma, he was a three-year starter for Iowa State and racked up 168 catches for 2,181 yards and 23 scores in his career there. He was a Mackey Award finalist for the Cyclones in 2021 on the back of a 62-catch, 756-yard, and six-touchdown line, and won the William V. Campbell Trophy (also known as the academic Heisman award).  Kolar aligns all over the formation, primarily getting snaps in line and in the slot. He shows adequate burst off the line and can make himself a target up the seam. He boasts exceptional concentration in traffic and watches the ball in to pluck it out of the air, often despite contact or defenders draped on his back. He has excellent body control and knows how to use his huge frame to box out defenders and win at the catch point. He’s just about automatic on back-shoulder throws and absorbs hits in traffic like it’s nothing. Kolar is still improving as a route runner and looked more fluid getting in and out of his breaks in 2021. He showed the ability to shake coverage on whip routes and always keeps working on broken plays to uncover for his quarterback. He brings awareness of the sideline to get his feet inbounds and complete the catch. He works hard at blocking and while he lacks functional strength when lining up in the trenches, he is effective in space at walling off defenders.  Kolar doesn’t bring much suddenness or shiftiness as a route runner and lacks the juice to shed tight coverage. He may be landing-spot dependent when it comes to production at the next level, because while he’s capable of handling a high target volume, he likely won’t command it. He isn’t strong enough as a blocker and needs to improve at sustaining blocks."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Chad Muma","year":2022,"rank":94,"height":75,"weight":239,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Wyoming","pros":"Muma is an athletic, highly productive playmaker who brings anticipation and instincts to the linebacker spot.","cons":"He lacks size and take-on power as a tackler. He’ll see a big jump in competition in the pros.","similar_player":"LOGAN WILSON","grade":"Senior","age":22.7,"main_selling_point":"AGGRESSIVE, TONE-SETTING OFF-BALL LINEBACKER who flies to the football and ups the intensity on every snap.","description":"AGGRESSIVE, TONE-SETTING OFF-BALL LINEBACKER who flies to the football and ups the intensity on every snap., Short-Area Quickness, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Muma has a compact, athletic frame with long arms. A three-star prospect out of Parker, Colorado, he was a two-year starter and two-time team captain for the Cowboys, racking up 266 tackles, 19.0 tackles for a loss, 5.5 sacks, three passes defensed, three interceptions, and a forced fumble in his career there. Muma earned third team All-American honors in 2021 and was a finalist for the Butkus Award after tallying 142 tackles, 8.0 TFL, 1.5 sacks, three picks, and one pass defensed.  Muma has good speed to prowl the second level of the defense. He chases down plays from the backside and closes fast on ballcarriers. He’s a tackling machine who’s seemingly always around the ball, showing nonstop effort to pursue. He looks to deliver a pop when he arrives at the ball and shows the speed to turn to chase a running back up the sideline or carry a tight end up the seam. Muma sniffs out screens and blows up lead blockers to make a play. Muma struggles at times to avoid and get off of blocks, getting sealed away from the runner or getting caught up in the trash as he closes on the ballcarrier. He occasionally missteps or takes looping angles toward the action. He comes in a little too hot and can overrun a tackle. He doesn’t have great fluidity to carry receivers or backs in man-to-man coverage. He lacks bulk and played at a lower level of competition."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Channing Tindall","year":2022,"rank":95,"height":74,"weight":230,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Georgia","pros":"Tindall brings a combination of aggressiveness, hitting power, and explosive speed that teams will be excited to develop.","cons":"He was never a starter at Georgia. He’ll need more reps to improve his play-recognition skills.","similar_player":"WILLIE GAY JR.","grade":"Senior","age":22,"main_selling_point":"EXPLOSIVE, RUN-AND-CHASE LINEBACKER with exciting traits and a physical style.","description":"EXPLOSIVE, RUN-AND-CHASE LINEBACKER with exciting traits and a physical style., Elite Athleticism, Field-Tilting Speed","scouting_report":"Tindall has a rocked-up, well-built frame. A four-star prospect out of Columbia, South Carolina, he ranked as a top-five linebacker in his recruiting class and was the 103rd ranked player overall. He was a four-year contributor who didn't log any official starts but played in 50 games for the Bulldogs, tallying 108 tackles, 16 tackles for a loss, 12.0 sacks, and one forced fumble. He posted his best season in 2021 for the national champions, netting 67 tackles, 7.5 TFL, 5.5 sacks, and a forced fumble.  Tindall is a souped-up, explosive athlete who ran the 40-yard dash in 4.47 seconds and jumped 42 inches in the vertical jump at the combine. That juice shows up on tape, where he demonstrates turbo-boosted acceleration and incredible range and to chase down plays. Once he triggers, he closes the gap in a blink while shooting through traffic to arrive at the ballcarrier. He is a big hitter who plays with a ferocious style and he showed the ability to sift through the trash to find the running back. He is a good blitzer with a knack for shooting through the offensive line to find the quarterback. He’s a special teams contributor who can make an impact in that phase immediately.  Tindall can be slow to diagnose a play and his eyes as a defender aren’t great; too often he takes the cheese on play fakes and finds himself out of position. He’s stiff when asked to drop back and is much more comfortable coming downhill. He’s robotic in his spacing, showing a lack of feel for zone drops. He takes suspect angles to the ball at times."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Carson Strong","year":2022,"rank":96,"height":75,"weight":226,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Nevada","pros":"Strong has a mixture of size, arm strength, and processing skills that makes him an intriguing developmental quarterback.","cons":"Medicals on his knee are the big, glaring red flag that will have him off some teams’ boards.","similar_player":"JARED GOFF","grade":"Rs Junior","age":22.6,"main_selling_point":"RIFLE-ARMED PASSER with a savvy feel for pocket movement; multiple knee surgeries could hold him back.","description":"RIFLE-ARMED PASSER with a savvy feel for pocket movement; multiple knee surgeries could hold him back., Arm Strength, Pro-Ready Frame","scouting_report":"Strong is a tall quarterback with a big arm. A former three-star prospect from Vacaville, California, he was a three-year starter for the Wolf Pack and won Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year honors in both 2020 and 2021. He passed for 9,368 yards and 74 touchdowns with 19 picks in his career at Nevada, tossing 36 touchdowns and just eight picks in 12 games in 2021.  Strong played primarily in a shotgun-oriented offense and can rifle passes into tight coverage. He throws with good velocity and can whip balls to the sideline with ease. He changes up his pitches, too, layering a touch pass over the middle or floating a rainbow up down the sideline. He threw with good timing and ball placement in the short and intermediate areas and generally got the ball out on time, hitting his back foot and finding the open guy. That is important for a mostly immobile quarterback like Strong, who also demonstrates functional movement in the pocket; he strafes and slides to avoid pressure, stay clean, and go through his reads. He is an aggressive passer but isn’t afraid to check it down and live to see another down. In the red zone, Strong loves to throw a good back-shoulder fade ball. He can change plays pre-snap to get his team into more advantageous situations.  The biggest question mark around Strong’s transition to the pros is whether NFL teams will feel comfortable about the medical checks on his knee. He was diagnosed with a joint condition called osteochondritis dissecans in his right knee as a junior in high school (which ultimately led to cartilage detaching from the bone in his knee). He had eight biodegradable nails inserted to reattach the cartilage and to repair a crack in his lateral femoral condyle bone, then another surgery last January to attach new cartilage from a cadaver. He wasn’t fully healthy in 2021 after having arthroscopic surgery again last summer to remove scar tissue. The injury showed up on tape for Strong, who favored his left leg at times, causing the ball to sail and die on the back end of throws. He is stiff as a mover and won’t extend plays or scramble out of structure. Additionally, he too often falls away from pressure, affecting his accuracy and causing the ball to flutter. His deep ball tends to hang in the air a bit too long, and there were too many plays when his receiver was forced to slow up, twist, or spin back for a ball. He played against a lower level of competition in the Mountain West."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Wan'dale Robinson","year":2022,"rank":97,"height":68,"weight":178,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Kentucky","pros":"Robinson is a tough, explosive pass catcher with a hybrid skill set; he is fearless over the middle and dangerous after the catch.","cons":"He’s severely undersized and lacks play strength; may be viewed as a gadget player only.","similar_player":"RONDALE MOORE","grade":"Junior","age":21.3,"main_selling_point":"TWITCHED-UP PLAYMAKER with extraordinary suddenness; tough over the middle with the acceleration to make plays after the catch.","description":"TWITCHED-UP PLAYMAKER with extraordinary suddenness; tough over the middle with the acceleration to make plays after the catch., Short-Area Quickness, Rare Versatility, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Robinson has a short, sinewy frame with short arms but brings high-end quickness to the field. A former four-star prospect and top 100 player nationally, he was the top-ranked all-purpose back in his recruiting class. He started his career at Nebraska and split time as a receiver and running back, tallying 91 catches for 914 yards and three touchdowns to go with 134 rushes for 580 yards and four scores on the ground in two seasons there. He transferred to Kentucky after his sophomore season in hopes of developing further as a receiver, and he broke out for the Wildcats in 2021 to the tune of 104 catches for 1,348 yards and seven touchdowns, adding seven rushes for 111 yards. He also dabbled as a punt and kick returner throughout his college career.  Robinson is fearless over the middle, showing the concentration to see the ball into his hands even when he knows a hit is coming. He uses jukes to beat press and quickly eats up cushion against off-coverage, forcing opposing corners to commit to flipping their hips too early. He boasts high-end acceleration and excels at running away from the defense after the catch; when he sees daylight, he can mash the pedal and shoot through a gap into the open field. He’s very sudden in his movement, consistently making defenders miss thanks to razor-sharp cuts and stop-start bursts. He brings running back experience to the receiver spot and is aggressive and decisive with the ball in his hands. He shows a natural feel for letting blocks set up on tunnel screens, and his hesitation move is devastating in the open field; he uses it to force defenders to false-step in the wrong direction before blowing by them up the sideline.  Robinson didn’t always run away from trailing defenders. He lacks play strength and was slowed up and thrown off his route by a good press or physical corners. He lacks length and has a small catch radius. Most of his production came from the inside and he’s likely to be viewed solely as a slot receiver. He had a few too many drops. He left some yards on the field by stepping out of bounds early in favor of taking a hit. He’s not much of a blocker."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Calvin Austin Iii","year":2022,"rank":98,"height":68,"weight":170,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Memphis","pros":"Austin is a speed merchant with run-after-the-catch talent and a surprising knack for winning on the outside; He brings added value as a dangerous punt returner.","cons":"He is severely undersized, lacks play strength, and could be pigeonholed as a gadget player.","similar_player":"JOHN BROWN","grade":"Rs Senior","age":23.1,"main_selling_point":"PINT-SIZED PASS CATCHER who combines blistering speed and jitterbug quicks; a three-level threat who adds value in the return game.","description":"PINT-SIZED PASS CATCHER who combines blistering speed and jitterbug quicks; a three-level threat who adds value in the return game., Field-Tilting Speed, Short-Area Quickness, Rare Versatility","scouting_report":"Austin has a small, compact frame with short arms but brings plenty of big-play potential. A high school track star who won nine Tennessee state championships as a sprinter (and participated in track for three seasons at Memphis), he was rated as a three-star prospect but walked on to the Tigers football team and quickly established himself as a playmaker with the ball in his hands. He was a two-year starter for Memphis, collecting 156 catches for 2,541 yards and 22 touchdowns in his career there, adding eight rushes for 169 yards and three scores on the ground. He was named first team All-AAC in 2021 after catching 74 passes for 1,149 yards and eight touchdowns.  Austin lines up both outside and in the slot and brings lightning-quick feet to aid his release. He moves with a low center of gravity and wastes no movement when making his cuts. Taller corners simply can’t hang with his quickness and he creates separation early. He’s electric in space, combining high-end speed with make-you-miss agility and jukes. He’s always looking to make himself an option for his quarterback on scramble-drill plays. Austin is more than just a gadget player near the line of scrimmage, though, offering lid-lifting potential as a deep threat. He tracks the ball well over his shoulder and can extend at the last second to reel in an off-target throw. He’s dangerous down the seam and can be a threat on slot fades. He isn’t going to overpower anyone, but he puts in effort as a blocker and positions himself well to wall off defenders. He has experience in the punt-return game (25 returns for 323 yards and two touchdowns in the past two seasons) and is a heady player who created a hilarious punt-return touchdown against Mississippi State last season, sneaking past a handful of Bulldogs defenders to scoop up a live ball and run it back for a score.  Austin is an undersized receiver and lacks play strength. He’s too easily bullied by opposing corners, who knock him off his route and or hold him up early. He’s not a catch-point winner and while he’s elusive, he doesn’t break many tackles. He brings a small-catch radius and some teams may view him as a gadget player and return man only."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Troy Andersen","year":2022,"rank":99,"height":75,"weight":243,"position":"Linebacker Montana","college":"State","pros":"Andersen’s an extraordinary athlete with a big frame and intriguing potential at the linebacker position; he should contribute on special teams right away.","cons":"He’s raw and lacks instincts at the position. He’ll be a 23-year-old rookie coming from a lower level of competition.","similar_player":"LIKE IF CORDARRELLE PATTERSON PLAYED LINEBACKER","grade":"Senior","main_selling_point":"VERSATILE PLAYMAKER AND SUPREME ATHLETE in need of more reps at the linebacker position; can carry the rock if you need him to.","description":"VERSATILE PLAYMAKER AND SUPREME ATHLETE in need of more reps at the linebacker position; can carry the rock if you need him to., Elite Athleticism, Field-Tilting Speed, Rare Versatility","scouting_report":"Andersen has a big, rugged frame with long arms and high-end athleticism. He took a unique route to the NFL as a former all-around high school standout in Montana, where he won All-State honors at both quarterback and safety as a senior while leading Beaverhead County High to the football state title. He also starred in track and field, winning state titles in 100 and 200 meters in both his junior and senior seasons. Oh, and he was his high school valedictorian. Andersen didn’t get much national interest so he stayed close to home at Montana State, where he starred at several different positions. He played running back and linebacker as a freshman before switching to quarterback and then eventually settled at linebacker, finishing his career with 2,260 rushing yards and 33 touchdowns to go with 214 tackles, 26.5 TFL, 10.5 sacks, 12 passes defensed, and three picks. He won the Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year award as a redshirt senior in 2021 and was named a first team FCS All-American after racking up 147 tackles, 14.0 TFL, 2.0 sacks, 7 passes defensed and 2 interceptions in 15 games. He played linebacker at the Senior Bowl.  Andersen is an easy mover with the type of range you’d expect from a former high-level sprinter. He covers a lot of ground in his zone drops, showing a natural feel for moving backward. He keeps his eyes in the backfield to track the runner and anticipate where the ball is going, arriving at his target with a thud. He delivers some pop as a tackler. There are times he looks a little bit tentative reading the action, but when he does trigger downhill he flies to the ball, showing incredible closing speed. He loves flying downhill and is an explosive blitzer who shoots through the gap in a blink. Andersen takes the bait on play fakes a little too often and finds himself out of position. He’s still developing awareness in zones and in reading routes into his area. He needs to improve his technique in taking on blocks; he comes in too high and is knocked back or easily sealed away from a play. He shows some stiffness in his hips when trying to change direction. It’s clear he’s still learning the nuances of the position; he’s thinking rather than reacting, and while he was able to make up for that with his rare athleticism in college, the margins will shrink in the pros."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jelani Woods","year":2022,"rank":100,"height":79,"weight":259,"position":"Tight End","college":"Virginia","pros":"Woods has an uncommon combination of size, length, and movement skills; teams are going to fall in love with the idea of what he could turn into at the next level.","cons":"He’s still raw and may need a few years to develop.","similar_player":"MO ALIE-COX","grade":"Rs Senior","age":23.5,"main_selling_point":"ASCENDING TIGHT END with an extraordinarily huge frame and rare athletic traits; a long-striding seam stretcher and red-zone threat.","description":"ASCENDING TIGHT END with an extraordinarily huge frame and rare athletic traits; a long-striding seam stretcher and red-zone threat., Elite Athleticism, Infinite Upside","scouting_report":"Woods has a massive, high-cut and long-levered frame; he brings an uncommon combination of size and speed and posted the best Relative Athletic Score at tight end in 20 years at the combine. A former three-star quarterback prospect out of Ellenwood, Georgia, he switched to tight end his redshirt freshman year at Oklahoma State, developing quickly as a blocker while contributing 31 catches for 361 yards and four touchdowns in three seasons there. As a grad transfer to Virginia, he broke out as a more consistent passing-game contributor, racking up 44 catches for 598 yards and eight touchdowns while earning first team All-ACC honors.  Woods immediately jumps off the tape for his extraordinary size; he’s 6-foot-7 with an 82-inch wingspan and he looms over slot corners and linebackers. He aligned all over the formation for Virginia, seeing snaps in line, in the slot and wingback spots, or as the X on the outside. He showed the ability to discard press and get off the line of scrimmage using swim moves and clubs, and while he is stiff initially as he gets out of his stance, he can eat up a shocking amount of ground with long strides once he gets up to plane. His size and length are a huge advantage at the catch point and he puts defenders on his hip to block them away from the path of the ball. He brings good hops and shows concentration at the catch point, making him a dangerous jump-ball and back-shoulder dominator in the red zone. He confidently snatches the ball away from his frame and uses his big mitts to corral off-target passes. Woods showed good positioning and a wide base as a pass blocker, using his punch to lock his arms out and control the snap. He keeps his feet moving as a run blocker and puts in effort to maintain position.  Woods is high-cut and thin-framed and a slow starter as a route runner. He lacks sudden movement in the short area, and NFL defensive backs may be able to crowd him and jam him. He was too easily pushed off his route or slowed down in space. As a blocker, he can lose leverage and lunge at times. He doesn’t have much bulk in his lower half to really drop anchor and bigger, more physical NFL defenders could give him trouble. He’ll be a 24-year-old rookie."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Will Anderson Jr.","year":2023,"rank":1,"height":76,"weight":253,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Alabama","pros":"Anderson combines speed, strength, and length at the edge rusher spot and was highly productive for the Crimson Tide; he’s a day-one impact player.","cons":"He checks in slightly below ideal weight and saw his production drop in 2022.","similar_player":"DEMARCUS LAWRENCE","grade":"Junior","age":21.6,"main_selling_point":"TWITCHY, HYPER-PRODUCTIVE PASS RUSHER with an explosive first step and powerful punch; a blue-chip talent on the edge.","description":"Elite Athleticism, Pass-Rush Talent, Infinite Upside","scouting_report":"Anderson has a well-built, tapered frame with a powerful base and long arms. A former five-star prospect out of Hampton, Georgia, he ranked as the no. 1 weakside defensive end in the country and the no. 17 overall player in his class. He was an immediate contributor for the Crimson Tide, winning second-team All-SEC honors as a freshman after grabbing 7.0 sacks and 10.5 tackles for loss. Anderson led the nation in sacks (17.5), TFLs (33.5), and pressures (82) in 2021, and tallied 10 sacks, 17 TFLs, and 65 pressures in 2022, winning AP First-Team All-American honors and the Bronko Nagurski Award in both seasons. Anderson plays from both two- and three-point stances and uncoils at the snap to instantly threaten the high-side edge. He converts that first-step speed to power on his bull rush, shoving opposing tackles into the pocket with a forceful two-hand punch. He knows how to bounce his rush back to the inside with an effective counterstep or spin move, and he employs a great push-pull move to get tackles lunging forward. He uses his long arms to latch onto opponents and drive them off their spot. He’s not the bendiest athlete, but he has a rare tool set to get after the passer. He basically lived in opponents’ backfields at Alabama. Against the run, he can discard blocks and keep himself clean, keeping his eyes in the backfield and setting a solid edge. He plays low and with good leverage. He chases down the play from the backside and finishes with top-tier acceleration and closing speed. And while it’s not his specialty, he can carry a back out into the flats and has experience dropping into zone coverage. He can play on all three downs.  There were times Anderson got stalemated after making his initial first step, and he’ll need to continue to hone his countermove arsenal. He occasionally gives some ground in the run game and can be pushed off his spot or down the line when trying to set the edge. He loses track of the ballcarrier at times and was inconsistent as a tackler. He’s slightly undersized and may need to add bulk at the next level."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"C.j. Stroud","year":2023,"rank":2,"height":75,"weight":214,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Stroud is a poised, extremely accurate pocket passer who flashed some much-needed out-of-structure brilliance in his final college game.","cons":"He didn’t put many second-reaction plays on tape; he benefited from playing with some of the best receivers in the country.","similar_player":"LATER-CAREER DAK PRESCOTT","grade":"Junior","age":21.5,"main_selling_point":"SILKY SMOOTH BUT BORDERLINE ROBOTIC POCKET PASSER with pinpoint accuracy and a beautiful deep ball.","description":"Smooth Footwork, Refined Technique, Pinpoint Accuracy","scouting_report":"Stroud is a polished, absurdly efficient passer with a strong arm and steely demeanor. A former four-star prospect out of Rancho Cucamonga, California, he was the no. 2–ranked pro-style quarterback in the country and wasted little time living up to that billing. After redshirting as a true freshman, he won the starting job for the Buckeyes in 2021, throwing for 4,435 yards and 44 touchdowns with just six picks to lead Ohio State to a Rose Bowl win. Stroud followed that up with another top-tier season in 2022, leading the Buckeyes to the College Football Playoff on the back of a 3,688-yard, 41-touchdown performance (with just six picks). He finished as a Heisman finalist in back-to-back seasons and tallied a 21-4 record as the team’s starter. Stroud throws from a wide, balanced base with a quick, over-the-top release. He has a natural feel for the pocket, sliding away from pressure or stepping up to make a throw. He flashes the ability to throw with anticipation, often releasing his pass before his target has made their break or separated from the defense. He can take some velocity off his throws to layer them over second-level defenders to hit his target in stride. He looks off safeties to manipulate coverage and consistently gives his receivers a chance to make a play against tight coverage, throwing them open by putting the ball where only they can get it. Stroud throws a very aesthetically pleasing deep ball and posted 29 big-time throws in 2022, per PFF, tied for the sixth most.  Stroud rarely showed off out-of-structure playmaking skills though, and he played with an almost robotic style at times (including instances where he seemed to predetermine throws). He allayed concerns about his ability to deal with pressure and create out of structure in the team’s narrow CFP loss to Georgia by making several extremely impressive improvisational plays (including two separate touchdown passes where he eluded pressure), but those types of plays were few and far between on his college tape. Stroud rarely chose to scramble in college and may need to develop his second-reaction skills at the next level. Additionally, he has a habit of hitching up a second time before throwing, which affects his timing."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Bryce Young","year":2023,"rank":3,"height":70,"weight":204,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Alabama","pros":"Young’s the most instinctive and natural quarterback in this class; he’s a quick processor who throws with accuracy and excels as an out-of-structure improviser.","cons":"He’s tiny. He’s smaller than basically any other first-round quarterback ever.","similar_player":"FRAN TARKENTON MEETS JASON KIDD","grade":"Junior","age":21.7,"main_selling_point":"PLAYMAKING SIGNAL-CALLER with an uncanny feel for all the pieces on the board but also an outlier lack of size.","description":"Instinctual Playmaking, Gamer, Pinpoint Accuracy","scouting_report":"Young is a natural playmaker at the quarterback position, possessing excellent field vision, an accurate arm, and an extraordinary talent for keeping plays alive out of structure. The big question teams will have—and this is really the biggest question of the entire draft—is how much his lack of size will hold him back at the next level. A former five-star prospect out of Santa Ana, California, Young was the top-ranked dual-threat quarterback in the country—and he didn’t waste much time living up to that billing once he earned the starting job for the Crimson Tide in 2021. He passed for 4,872 yards with 47 touchdowns and just seven picks in 15 games that year, leading the Crimson Tide to the national championship game while amassing a litany of awards, including the Heisman Trophy. He followed that up with another very impressive campaign in 2022, passing for 3,328 yards with 32 touchdowns and five picks, adding four rushing scores in 12 games. Young’s defining trait is his ability to read defensive coverages and consistently know where to go with the football. He brings an instinctive feel for the pocket, and—critically for a QB of his stature—is comfortable attacking the middle of the field. He’s capable of reading the whole field and scans through his progressions quickly. He doesn’t have a cannon for an arm but he throws with anticipation and accuracy deep, flashing the ability to put the ball where only his receiver can get it. A great example of this was his fourth touchdown pass against Kansas State in the Sugar Bowl, which was a thing of beauty. Young is very effective playing in structure, but when things break down, his instinctive feel for the game really shines: He’s creative both in the pocket and outside it, deftly eluding the rush to keep plays alive and find open receivers downfield. His ability to see the field and keep track of his receivers even when he’s spinning away from the rush is uncommon. He can make throws off platform and drop his arm angle to get passes around a rusher. Young’s size, however, could be a deal breaker for some teams—and there will be concern not only around his height, but his overall lack of bulk. His long-term durability will be a big question mark. Additionally, Young lacks elite arm strength and often throws from a very narrow base, causing the ball to die on the back end of his throws. He’s an effective scrambler but he’s not explosive as a runner; he may never be a focal point of the run game in the ways that Kyler Murray or Russell Wilson have been in their careers."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Bijan Robinson","year":2023,"rank":4,"height":71,"weight":215,"position":"Running Back","college":"Texas","pros":"Robinson has a three-down skill set and should be a high-volume producer from day one; he’s the most complete running back prospect since Saquon Barkley.","cons":"Running backs just aren’t as highly valued as they used to be.","similar_player":"EDGERRIN JAMES","grade":"Junior","age":21.2,"main_selling_point":"BIG-PLAY RUNNER WITH NATURAL SPEED AND LATERAL QUICKNESS; he’s a creative, tackle-breaking foundation back with pass-catching chops.","description":"Short-Area Quickness, Instinctual Playmaking, Rare Versatility","scouting_report":"Robinson is a tough and elusive three-down running back with a compact, rocked-up frame. A former five-star prospect with a storied high school career out of Tucson, Arizona, he was the top-ranked running back in his recruiting class and the 15th-ranked player overall. In three seasons in Austin, Robinson racked up 3,410 yards and 33 touchdowns on the ground, while adding 60 catches for 805 yards and another eight scores through the air. He finished strong in 2022, winning the Doak Walker Award and consensus All-American honors after rushing for 1,580 yards and 18 touchdowns. He hit the 100-yard mark in nine of his final 10 games and led the country with 104 missed tackles forced, per Pro Football Focus. More than any other back I can remember studying, Robinson’s tape is littered with defenders running into each other and toppling over in cartoonish attempts to tackle him. Robinson runs with rare balance and body control, showing the uncanny ability to hop, skip, and jump away from tackle attempts and make defenders miss. He’s rarely squared up by defenders and is slippery when contacted, making sudden jukes and jump cuts to avoid hits and shake off tackles. He is patient to let blocks set up in front of him, and shows excellent vision to pick the right spot to hit the gas pedal and go. He runs with his pads low, and when he needs to, he’ll lower his shoulder and run through a defender. Robinson has a gliding, almost effortless-looking gait in the open field and seems to surprise defenders in his ability to destroy pursuit angles and run to daylight. On stretch runs to the edge, he shows good vision and feel for when to plant his foot and cut downhill. He may not possess elite speed, but he is more than capable of turning a short gain into a house call. In the passing game, Robinson’s a natural; he doesn’t fight the ball at the catch point and can run vertical routes and pluck the ball away from his frame. He can scan the line to pick up blitzes and stymie rushers. While Robinson shows patience behind the line, there are plays where he waits a tick too long to put his foot down and just get positive yards. He has plenty of speed but is not a true burner at the position."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jalen Carter","year":2023,"rank":5,"height":75,"weight":314,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Georgia","pros":"Carter is a twitchy, three-down defensive lineman with extraordinary quickness and power; not many dudes his size move the way he does.","cons":"He never posted elite sack numbers? I dunno, I’m reaching here.","similar_player":"FLETCHER COX","grade":"Junior","age":22,"main_selling_point":"INTERIOR PENETRATOR who combines bulldozer power with shockingly nimble feet; he consistently forklifts offensive linemen and wrecks pockets.","description":"Bulldozer Power, Rare Versatility, Pass-Rush Talent","scouting_report":"Carter is a burly, powerfully built defensive lineman with good length and very little bad weight on his frame. A former five-star prospect out of Apopka, Florida, he was the fourth-ranked defensive tackle in the country and no. 18 overall player in his class, per 247Sports. He has been one of the linchpins of the elite Georgia defense that’s carried the Bulldogs to back-to-back national championships, tallying 15.5 tackles for loss, six sacks, 66 pressures, four pass knockdowns, and two forced fumbles along the way. He won AP first-team All-American honors in 2022 despite missing two games due to a knee injury.  Carter lines up in multiple spots along the defensive front, using an explosive first step and rare lateral quickness to keep opposing offensive lineman off-balance. He consistently penetrates into the backfield with a bevy of moves, including a club rip, a spin move, and a bounding Euro-step. He shoots from gap to gap on stunts, and when he’s not running around opponents, he can use bulldozer power to push even the most stout guards back into the quarterback. Carter is excellent with his hands, bringing a powerful, forceful punch that gets linemen onto the ropes before they know what happened. He keeps himself clean by deflecting opponents’ hands and locking out his arms to control each rep. He’s a tremendous finisher, and there are times he looks like a man among men—which was definitely the case when he picked up LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels with one arm and raised his finger to the sky with his other. Carter plays with good leverage against the run, even against frequent double teams. He has excellent range as a tackler, combining length with quickness to close ground and wrangle the ballcarrier.  There are times that Carter either gets caught lunging or playing too upright, and he ends up on the ground. Playing in a heavy rotation on the stacked Georgia line, his sack production wasn’t awe inspiring. He missed time early in the season with an MCL issue, an injury teams will have to dig into. In March, Carter pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges of reckless driving and racing related to his involvement in a January car crash that killed a Georgia teammate and a recruiter and injured two others. He was sentenced to 12 months of probation, a $1,000 fine, and 80 hours of community service."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Peter Skoronski","year":2023,"rank":6,"height":76,"weight":313,"position":"Tackle","college":"Northwestern","pros":"Skoronski is a tough and polished left tackle who brings multi-position versatility; he should be a day one starter.","cons":"He lacks length, and some teams may see him as an interior lineman only.","similar_player":"RASHAWN SLATER","grade":"Junior","age":21.7,"main_selling_point":"STOUT, REFINED LEFT TACKLE with great balance and hand-fighting skills; brings potential for five-position versatility.","description":"Smooth Footwork, Refined Technique","scouting_report":"Skoronski has a big, barrel-chested build with low-cut body type and short arms. A high school basketball player and shot-putter and the grandson of former Packers Hall of Famer Bob Skoronski, he was a four-star prospect out of Park Ridge, Illinois, and the third-ranked center prospect in the country. He was an immediate contributor for the Wildcats, taking over for now-Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater (opt-out in 2020) at the blindside spot from day one. He finished his career at Northwestern as a three-year starter with 31 games on his résumé.  Skoronski is an excellent pass protector with great balance and easy mirroring skills. He plays with a low center of gravity and balanced base, showing a smooth, efficient kick step to gain depth and stay in front of speed rushers. He affects a calm demeanor in pass protection, never panicking while using his hands to set and reset against the onslaught of punches. He keeps his hands inside and latches on, keeping his feet moving and his back flat. He blocks with a flexible core, showing the ability to absorb a long-arm stab and still keep his feet under him to stop the rush in its tracks. He doesn’t hold when a pass rusher gets a step on him, instead rerouting his opponent to carry them across the formation and away from the quarterback. He’s a smart player who shows awareness to spot and pick up stunts.  In the run game, Skoronski shows quick footwork to reach a defender, rotate his hips, and position himself to block off a defender on backside runs. He fires his hands into opponents to shock them off the line. He brings the frame and skill set to potentially play all five positions on the line.  Skoronski is fundamentally sound at left tackle, but he may fall below some teams’ physical thresholds for the position, making a move to the inside a possibility. His hands can land wide on the shoulder pads at times and he occasionally gets caught lunging."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Christian Gonzalez","year":2023,"rank":7,"height":73,"weight":197,"position":"Defensive Back","college":"Oregon","pros":"Gonzalez combines size, coverage chops, and ascending ball skills at corner; he has the upside to develop into a lockdown defender.","cons":"He is grabby in coverage and has just one year of ball production.","similar_player":"A.J. TERRELL","grade":"Rs Sophomore","age":20.8,"main_selling_point":"BIG, LONG-LEVERED CORNER with lockdown coverage skills; he’s a swaggy defender who sticks to receivers with incredible balance and body control.","description":"Coverage Chops, Elite Athleticism, Got That Dog in Him","scouting_report":"Gonzalez is tall with long arms and a sinewy frame and is an ascending playmaker with outstanding coverage traits. A former four-star prospect out of The Colony, Texas, he started his college career at Colorado (notching 10 pass deflections and five tackles for loss in two seasons there) before transferring to Oregon before 2022. He tallied 51 tackles, four picks, and seven passes defensed in 12 games for the Ducks, earning first-team All-Pac-12 honors. Gonzalez is cool, calm, and confident in press coverage, regularly getting up in his opponent’s face to jam and reroute. He’s sticky in coverage, mirroring expertly while anticipating opponents’ movements, matching their footwork, and planting himself on the receiver’s hip. He brings easy speed to carry a receiver downfield (he clocked in at 23.3 miles per hour on the GPS in 2021, per Bruce Feldman’s Freaks List), and he shows awareness for when to turn his head to find the ball and knock it away. He answered questions about a lack of ball production early in his career by picking off four passes in 2022. He’s always balanced when changing direction in coverage, showing absolutely no wasted movement and very few false steps. He plays with a tenacious style. He’s high-energy and always active on the field. He screams in off the edge as a blitzer. He uses his long arms to get off blocks and get his mitts on pass catchers to reel them in. Gonzalez is an aggressive player, but he may need to rein it in a bit at the next level. He’s prone to biting on double moves and is grabby throughout the route. That could lead to flags at the next level. He’s on the slim side and may look to bulk up and get stronger in the pros. Gonzalez had zero picks before 2022."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Devon Witherspoon","year":2023,"rank":8,"height":72,"weight":181,"position":"Defensive Back","college":"Illinois","pros":"Witherspoon is a tenacious tone-setter at cornerback who locks down his opponents in man-to-man coverage and hits like a ton of bricks.","cons":"He’s small-framed and gets grabby in coverage.","similar_player":"JAIRE ALEXANDER PHYSICALLY, KAM CHANCELLOR SPIRITUALLY","grade":"Junior","age":22.3,"main_selling_point":"VERSATILE, BALL-HAWKING COVER CORNER who sets the tone for the defense.","description":"Got That Dog in Him, Instinctual Playmaking, Coverage Chops","scouting_report":"Witherspoon has a slim, wiry build and plays with a relentless, hair-on-fire demeanor. A former zero-star prospect out of Pensacola, Florida, he was a four-year contributor for the Fighting Illini and racked up 25 passes defended and five picks in 41 career games. He put together his best season in 2022, winning AP First Team All American honors after notching three picks and 14 pass-breakups. He didn’t give up a single touchdown in coverage, per PFF.  Witherspoon is tough and physical in both coverage and against the run. He’s a loose, fluid mover who can seamlessly shift from backpedal to trailing position or flip his hips in half-turn technique. He plays both in off or press looks but majored in man-to-man coverage. He likes to shock opponents at the line with a two-hand chuck and is suffocating at the catch point, punching at the football and raking receiver’s arms. He flies to the football like a bat out of Hades and takes superb angles to cut off the pass or beat the receiver to the ball. The swing-pass-wrecking play he made against Indiana showcased his anticipation and physicality. He played like a man possessed against Michigan, too, making several wow tackles to blow up plays. He’s not the biggest guy, but Witherspoon hits like a wrecking ball and is never afraid to stick his face into the fan against the run. He could probably play nickelback or safety if teams wanted him to.  Witherspoon walks the line between aggressive and reckless and can overrun a play or fail to break down and chop his feet when tackling in the open field. He gets grabby in coverage and may need to scale down on that in the pros. He plays like he’s about 50 pounds heavier than he is and that could lead to durability concerns."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jaxon Smith-njigba","year":2023,"rank":9,"height":73,"weight":196,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Smith-Njigba’s a natural, combining route-running chops with competitiveness at the catch point and a talent for picking yards after the catch.","cons":"He’s average sized and won’t wow you with speed; he may be a slot only, and he missed almost all of 2022 to a hamstring injury.","similar_player":"AMON-RA ST. BROWN","grade":"Junior","age":21.1,"main_selling_point":"HYPER-PRODUCTIVE RECEIVER with a knack for getting open; is tough in traffic and creates after the catch.","description":"Sure Hands, Short-Area Quickness, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Smith-Njigba has average size and won’t blow you away with his speed, but he’s a savvy route runner with a talent for separating and making hay after the catch. A former five-star prospect out of Rockwell, Texas, he was the fifth-ranked receiver in his recruiting class and the 29th-ranked player overall. He saw limited action as a freshman before bursting onto the scene for the Buckeyes in 2021, setting Ohio State records with 95 receptions and 1,606 receiving yards (and catching nine touchdowns) while playing alongside 2022 first-round picks Garrett Wilson (no. 10 to the Jets) and Chris Olave (no. 11 to New Orleans). He capped his season with a truly absurd Rose Bowl performance, reeling in 15 catches for 347 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Smith-Njigba was unable to build on that record-setting campaign in 2022, unfortunately, as he was dogged by a lingering hamstring injury that limited him to just three games.  Smith-Njigba plays with a smooth, effortless style, showcasing body control and balance as a route runner. He’ll jump up and pirouette to catch a pass, spin around, land, and explode downhill in one smooth motion. He can separate against man coverage, using quickness, short-area burst, hesitation moves, and head fakes to get open. He has good ball-tracking skills downfield and is extremely competitive after the catch. With long strides and an effective stiff-arm to keep defenders at bay, he forced 19 missed tackles (tied for 12th most) and averaged 8.3 yards after the catch per reception in 2021, per PFF (with 790 yards of YAC on the season, second most in the country). He’s strong enough at the catch point to go up and pluck the ball in traffic, and he quickly established himself as C.J. Stroud’s top target thanks to his ability to adjust his route to find the soft spot in coverage. Smith-Njigba is quick in the short area and can create after the catch, but isn’t a high-end speedster. He has an average frame. He operates primarily out of the slot and teams may consider him only for that role at the next level. He’s basically put up only one season of production, as a hamstring injury robbed him of basically all of the 2022 season."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Tyree Wilson","year":2023,"rank":10,"height":78,"weight":271,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Texas Tech","pros":"Wilson has the immense size, power, and first-step quickness to become an impact player very early in his career; he’s a disruptive run defender with a sky-high ceiling as a pass rusher.","cons":"He could struggle to win as a high-side rusher in the pros and may be viewed as a tweener by some teams.","similar_player":"JADEVEON CLOWNEY","grade":"Senior","age":22.9,"main_selling_point":"STAGGERINGLY POWERFUL DEFENSIVE LINEMAN with extraordinary length and line-up-anywhere versatility.","description":"Infinite Upside, Relentless Motor, Bulldozer Power, Pass-Rush Talent","scouting_report":"Wilson has a broad-shouldered, muscled-up frame with impossible length. He towers over everyone to the point that you can’t convince me he’s not actually three edge rushers standing on each other’s shoulders in a football uniform. A former three-star prospect out of New London, Texas, Wilson began his college career and played a rotational role at Texas A&M before transferring after two seasons, bursting onto the scene at Texas Tech in 2021. He tallied seven sacks and 13.5 tackles for loss in 13 games as a junior there and followed that up with another seven sacks and 14.0 tackles for loss in 10 games in 2022, notching 50 pressures (per PFF, tied for 16th) and a 16.0 percent pressure rate (per ESPN, the fourth best among all defenders in the country).  Wilson has a quick first step, strong hands, and tons of upper-body torque, tools he leans on to consistently get into the backfield. He wins with overwhelming power and resilience and never stops running his feet, bringing some juice to scoot past tackles on the outside edge while showcasing effective inside countermoves to keep blockers guessing. He converts speed to power and loves using his long-arm stab move to forklift defenders off their spot and drive them into the pocket or into the run lane. He has strong hands like meat hooks and when he latches on it’s very tough to shake him off. Even if he doesn’t get all the way home, he’s disruptive. There are plays on his tape where he pushes a tackle into the quarterback or running back. He has the size and power to line up inside against guards and manages to maintain leverage despite his height.  Wilson’s length gives him incredible range as a run defender. He’s powerful at the point of attack, and when he gets lined up against tight ends it’s not even fair. He shows good backside pursuit and effort to chase down the play. And he’s surprisingly comfortable dropping into space, using his long arms to disrupt passing lanes and dissuade quarterbacks from making throws to his area.  Wilson is a rare athlete with a high floor as an edge setter and versatile run defender, but some teams may view him as a tweener. He may not have the high-end bend and agility to play as a wide-nine rusher nor the true explosiveness to consistently threaten off the edge. While he’s the type of player who should post good tackle-for-loss numbers, some teams may question his upside as a double-digit sack producer."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Anthony Richardson","year":2023,"rank":11,"height":76,"weight":244,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Florida","pros":"Richardson brings a rare collection of tools to the quarterback position, boasting an ideal frame, strong arm, and top-tier athleticism.","cons":"He’s still raw, with a worrying lack of starting experience; his accuracy and decision-making are inconsistent.","similar_player":"CAM NEWTON","grade":"Rs Sophomore","age":20.9,"main_selling_point":"BIG, ULTRA-ATHLETIC SIGNAL-CALLER with a strong arm and total-package traits—but limited starting experience.","description":"Elite Athleticism, Arm Strength, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Richardson has a big, rocked-up frame with explosive movement skills. A former four-star prospect out of Gainesville, Florida, he was the no. 9–ranked dual-threat quarterback in his class. After redshirting as a freshman, he appeared in eight games in his second season (starting one) before taking over as the full-time starter in 2022, throwing for 2,549 yards, 17 touchdowns, and nine interceptions in 12 games, adding 103 rushes for 654 yards and nine scores on the ground. Richardson has a loose, live arm. He can whip deep outs to the sideline and throw on the run with ease. He has the torque to make off-balance or off-platform throws, and can drop his arm angle to throw sidearm and get the ball past oncoming rushers. He has a good fastball but flashes the ability to take some mustard off it and throw with touch on deep passes. He brings functional movement in the pocket, feeling pressure to reset his feet and step side to side to keep himself clean. He makes throws with bodies around him, and will stand tall in the pocket while a play develops. He’s big and strong and plays tough in the pocket, and he can shrug off defenders and keep the play alive. Richardson is dangerous when structure breaks down and he gets outside the pocket. He’s explosive and hard to bring down, regularly making the first guy miss to turn a would-be sack into a positive gain. He brings the speed to turn scrambles into house calls. He looks a little like Cam Newton as a runner, with a combination of size and speed that can be used as the focal point in a quarterback-designed run game.  The inconsistencies in Richardson’s game are what make him a tough evaluation. He’s a high-variance player, and you watch some games where he looks like he should be the no. 1 pick and others where he looks like a guy who should’ve stayed in school. He shows spotty downfield accuracy and can be too erratic with timing, ball placement, and decision-making. He completed just 54 percent of his passes in 2022 (part of the blame, though, should go to his receivers). He’ll force passes into coverage when he has guys hanging on him, and other times he appears to predetermine throws. He can get rattled, leading to compounding mistakes. Additionally, he has just 13 starts on his career résumé, which could make teams balk."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Dalton Kincaid","year":2023,"rank":12,"height":76,"weight":246,"position":"Tight End","college":"Utah","pros":"Kincaid is a very productive pass catcher with size, speed, and top-tier body control; he is a ball winner and is dangerous after the catch.","cons":"He’s only a move tight end, so fit may be important; he’s still developing as a blocker.","similar_player":"I DON’T EVEN WANT TO SAY IT, BUT I’M THINKING IT","grade":"Senior","age":23.5,"main_selling_point":"MISMATCH-CREATING TIGHT END with natural playmaking skills; a savvy route runner who wins at the catch point and picks up yards after the catch.","description":"Instinctual Playmaking, Sure Hands, Refined Technique","scouting_report":"Kincaid is a muscular, well-built athlete with excellent body control and agility. A former basketball standout who was rated as a zero-star prospect after playing just one year of high school football, he started his career at San Diego before transferring to Utah after two seasons. He was a two-year starter for the Utes, racking up 107 catches for 1,414 yards and 16 touchdowns in his career there. He broke out in a big way in 2022, notching 70 catches while ranking second among all tight ends nationally in both yards (890) and touchdowns (8).  Kincaid is an easy mover who can sink his hips and cut on a dime to create separation in his routes. He plays with a controlled tempo and natural balance, bringing top-tier body control when the ball is in the air. He shows an excellent feel for uncovering in soft spots in zone and has the speed to run away from man coverage on crossers and seams. He has a huge catch radius and is not afraid to elevate in traffic to bring the ball down. He tracks the ball extremely well and can adjust to off-target throws (see: his touchdown catch against Colorado, when he turned his head at the last second to pluck the pass out of the air). He has soft, reliable hands and registered just two drops on 93 targets last year, per PFF. He secures the catch and moves upfield with little wasted movement, and he shows awareness of where the first-down marker is. He led all tight ends in first-down catches last season (49). Kincaid brings run-after-the-catch ability, churning his legs to run through contact and laying the wood on would-be tacklers to pick up extra yards. He tallied 16 missed tackles forced last year, per PFF, third in the country at TE. The way he catches the ball, turns, and slaloms through the defense brings a famous recent Super Bowl champion tight end to mind. Kincaid showed the ability to arc block in space and knows how to wall off a defender downfield, but he isn’t reliable as a blocker otherwise. He lacks power at the point of attack and struggles to sustain blocks. He’s too easily rocked back on slice blocks or backside blocks. His play strength is lacking at times; he struggles to get off defenders and can be knocked off-balance mid-route."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Michael Mayer","year":2023,"rank":13,"height":77,"weight":249,"position":"Tight End","college":"Notre Dame","pros":"Mayer’s a prototypical Y tight end who can be a big factor in both the running game and passing game; he should be a starter from day one.","cons":"He’s not super sudden as a route runner and could struggle to separate consistently in the pros.","similar_player":"HEATH MILLER, THAT BERSERKER URUK-HAI FROM HELM’S DEEP","grade":"Junior","age":21.8,"main_selling_point":"THROWBACK Y TIGHT END with a great combination of bulk and athleticism; throws guys around as a blocker and is a quarterback’s best friend as a receiver.","description":"Pro-Ready Frame, Bulldozer Power, Rare Versatility, Sure Hands","scouting_report":"Mayer has a rugged, muscled-up frame and plays with overwhelming power and physicality. A former five-star prospect out of Alexandria, Kentucky, he was the second-ranked tight end in his recruiting class and the no. 32 player overall. He was an immediate contributor for the Fighting Irish, and in three seasons with the team he caught 180 passes for 2,099 yards and 18 touchdowns. He finished strong in 2022, reeling in 67 catches for 809 yards and nine touchdowns, earning consensus All-American honors.  Mayer is built like a tank and plays like one, consistently outmuscling smaller defenders in both the run and pass game. He’s a good blocker in space, engulfing opponents to seal them away from the play. He uses his big frame to block out defenders and outjump them for the ball, and he seems to channel Mike Alstott after the catch, just rumbling and tumbling and stumbling as he runs through opponents’ faces. Mayer showcases good body control and coordination as a receiver and has a huge catch radius and extremely strong hands. He led all tight ends in contested catches (17) last season; throw it up in his area, particularly in the red zone, and he’ll more than likely come down with the football. He’s a versatile chess piece who can line up all over the formation: in line, off-set, out wide, and as a wing back.  Mayer is athletic, but he’s not a true burner or home run threat. He doesn’t run super-sharp routes or snap defensive backs off to create separation, relying more on his size and strength to outmuscle defenders at the catch point. He gets caught ducking his head and lunging when blocking in space. Mayer still needs to improve his targeting at the second level and get better at sustaining blocks."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Nolan Smith","year":2023,"rank":14,"height":74,"weight":238,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Georgia","pros":"Smith is an agile, bendy rusher with top-tier athleticism and good length; he has a three-down skill set and is a former top recruit.","cons":"He’s a bit undersized to play the edge and is coming off a season-ending pectoral injury.","similar_player":"HAASON REDDICK","grade":"Senior","age":22.2,"main_selling_point":"LOOSE, BENDY EDGE RUSHER with good length, explosive traits, and a non-stop motor—but a lack of overall bulk.","description":"Short-Area Quickness, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Smith is a flexible, loose athlete with a tapered build who flashes a scintillating pass-rush skill set. A former five-star prospect out of Bradenton, Florida, he ranked as the top overall player in the country. He was a four-year contributor for the Bulldogs (and a key playmaker in the team’s back-to-back national championship run), and totaled 110 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, 12.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, three pass knockdowns, and a pick in 38 career games. He tallied three sacks, seven tackles for loss, 19 pressures in eight games in 2022, before a torn pectoral ended his season.  Smith is a bit undersized rushing off the edge but he makes up for it with first-step quickness and the ability to flatten to the pocket, get low, and dip under a block to get to the quarterback. He shows good bend and uses his long arms to punch into his opponents’ chest and keep them off his body. He likes to employ a club move to attack offensive tackles’ outside shoulder and has a good inside counter to slice through the B-gap. He flashes an effective hump move where he gets the offensive tackle over-setting to the outside before using his inside arm to push that guy upfield and out of his way. When he gets into the backfield he shows good closing speed and can change direction on a dime to chase down a scrambling quarterback. He sniffs out and disrupts plays when quarterbacks run bootlegs or zone-read keepers. He showed good awareness to jump up and try to bat passes down at the line.  In the run game, Smith showed the ability to hold up at the point of attack, stringing runs out toward the sideline before shedding the block to make the tackle. He sets a strong edge and stacks opponents to hold his ground. He dips his shoulder and drops down low to slip under block attempts in space. He is a good tackler with excellent range to square up and bring down the ball-carrier. He takes excellent angles and hits hard.  Smith is undersized and his sack production was relatively muted in Georgia’s defensive line rotation. He can get stalemated at the point of attack by bigger, longer tackles and will need to continue to develop more counters to his outside rush. Teams will have to dig into medicals after he missed the end of the 2022 season to a torn pec."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Paris Johnson Jr.","year":2023,"rank":15,"height":78,"weight":313,"position":"Tackle","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Johnson has the frame and feet to be a day-one starter at left tackle; he brings starting experience both on the inside and the edge.","cons":"He misses his punch too often and lets opponents into his frame.","similar_player":"LAREMY TUNSIL","grade":"Junior","age":21.8,"main_selling_point":"AGILE LEFT TACKLE with great length, light feet, and a finisher’s attitude.","description":"Smooth Footwork, Elite Athleticism, Pro-Ready Frame","scouting_report":"Johnson is tall with a well-built, muscular frame and a condor’s wingspan. A former five-star prospect out of Cincinnati, he was the no. 1–ranked offensive tackle in his class and no. 9 player overall. After appearing in five games as a freshman, he took over as the team’s starting right guard in 2021, earning second-team All–Big Ten honors. He moved to left tackle in 2022 and excelled there, winning AP Second-Team All-American honors as one of the linchpins of Ohio State’s high-scoring offense. He allowed one sack and seven pressures during the season, per ESPN.  Johnson blocks with light feet and natural movement skills. He’s nimble and quick, with off-the-charts lateral quickness as a blocker, capable of matching speed with pass rushers on the edge while boasting excellent range as a blocker in space. He brings very good length to the position and shows the anticipation and flexibility to absorb blocks, redirect them, and keep his balance and footwork. When he loses a step he’s shown the ability to ride the bull and stay in contact with the rusher long enough to salvage the block. He recognizes and picks up stunts and is smooth and effective on combo blocks. He shows physicality in the run game and looks to bury a defender into the turf at the end of runs.  Johnson’s height can be a double-edged sword when he tries to maintain leverage. He pops up too upright in his stance at times, allowing defenders to get into his chest and under his pads. He can be late to punch and too often his hands land outside like he’s trying to bear-hug his opponent. He’ll occasionally panic if he loses a step to the outside and will resort to holding. In the run game, he ends up lunging if he misses with his initial block."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Joey Porter Jr.","year":2023,"rank":16,"height":75,"weight":193,"position":"Defensive Back","college":"Penn State","pros":"Porter is a long, physical corner with rare length; he’s stingy in coverage and makes plays on the ball.","cons":"He’s a little stiff to transition in coverage and gets grabby. He may not fit every scheme.","similar_player":"LIKE IF JOEY PORTER HAD A SON WHO PLAYED CORNER","grade":"Rs Junior","age":22.7,"main_selling_point":"WILY, PHYSICAL DEFENSIVE BACK with vines for arms who uses his length to badger opponents and win at the catch point.","description":"Instinctual Playmaking, Infinite Upside","scouting_report":"Porter has a tall, sinewy frame with long, go-go-gadget arms. He plays with physicality in coverage. The son of former Steelers linebacker Joey Porter, he was a four-star prospect out of Wexford, Pennsylvania, and ranked as the no. 33 corner in his class. He was a three-year starter for the Nittany Lions, posting 20 passes defensed and a pick in 35 career games. He put together his best campaign in 2022, tallying 27 tackles and 11 pass breakups (1.1 per game, which ranked top 25 nationally). He allowed just 3.7 yards per passing attempt as the primary defender (fifth, per ESPN) and contested 76 percent of the passes thrown his way (fourth).  Porter plays about how you’d expect the son of a legendary Steelers pass-rusher to play, using his size and length to outmuscle opposing receivers, get his hands on them, and disrupt timing and routes. He’s a good tackler. Porter is patient in press coverage and has the speed to turn his hips and stay in position to make a play as a trailing defender. He has a good feel for when to look back for the ball and a natural sense for positioning, keeping himself attached to the hip of the receiver while turning his body to make a play on the ball. In zone looks, he shows anticipation and instincts to break on passes in his area. At the catch point, he rakes at the arms of receivers and looks to get his hands into passing lanes. Porter has a high-cut frame, and he’s leggy and stiff when transitioning from backpedal to trailing position, at times giving up some early separation. He gets grabby as a result and occasionally panic-holds receivers out of their breaks. He flies in out of position against the run at times. Some teams may dock him for notching just one interception in his career."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jahmyr Gibbs","year":2023,"rank":17,"height":69,"weight":199,"position":"Running Back","college":"Alabama","pros":"Gibbs is an explosive runner with a knack for creating big plays; he’s a mismatch in the passing game and should contribute from day one.","cons":"He’s undersized and is likely to be viewed as a committee back.","similar_player":"AARON JONES","grade":"Junior","age":21.1,"main_selling_point":"ELECTRIC, BIG-PLAY BACK with turbocharged acceleration and natural receiving skills.","description":"Instinctual Playmaking, Field-Tilting Speed, Sure Hands","scouting_report":"Gibbs has a muscular, athletic frame and a versatile skill set. A former four-star prospect out of Dalton, Georgia, he started his career at Georgia Tech (rushing for 1,206 yards and eight touchdowns to go with 60 catches for 773 yards and five scores in two seasons) before transferring to Alabama prior to last season. He put together his best season yet in 2022, totaling 926 yards and seven touchdowns on the ground while adding 44 catches for 444 yards and three scores through the air. He earned AP third-team All-American honors at the all-purpose spot.  Gibbs is a bit undersized but makes up for it with good vision and extraordinary juice as a runner. He has great foot quickness and changes direction on a dime, accelerating instantly to shoot through gaps in the line or to beat a pursuit angle. He’s the right mix of patient and decisive, with a knack for letting his blocks set up before exploding downhill. He drafts off of pulling blockers and sets up downfield defenders with head and shoulder fakes before juking the other way. He runs with fly-by-wire control and staccato footwork, navigating tight spaces without being touched. He eludes tackle attempts with hurdles and strafes and regularly reverses the field when it looks like a defense has him contained. If you give him an inch, he’ll take a mile.  The passing game is where Gibbs has a chance to really separate himself at the next level. He brings natural receiving skills with good hands and a feel for separating from coverage. He shows the ability to uncover and find the soft spot in the defense and runs angle routes over the middle, discarding defenders easily. His run-after-the-catch acceleration makes it hard for second-level defenders to square him up, and one false step is all Gibbs needs to hit a home run.  Gibbs may lack the size and bulk to be a foundation back. He’s not a pile pusher or head-tackle breaker. He’d fit best on a team that wants to get their running backs into space and heavily involved in the passing game."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"O'cyrus Torrence","year":2023,"rank":18,"height":77,"weight":330,"position":"Guard","college":"Florida","pros":"Torrence is a big, physical interior lineman with a good combination of power and quickness; he looks ready to contribute early in his career.","cons":"He’s an interior lineman only.","similar_player":"DAMIEN LEWIS","grade":"Junior","age":23.2,"main_selling_point":"BIG, WIDE-BODIED BRAWLER with immense power and surprisingly nimble feet.","description":"Bulldozer Power, Refined Technique","scouting_report":"Torrence has a wide, square build and blocks with good bend and balance. A former three-star prospect out of Greensburg, Louisiana, he played three seasons at Louisiana-Lafayette (starting 36 games) before transferring to Florida this past season. He won First-Team All-American honors in 2022 after starting 11 games at right guard for the Gators. Firing low out of his stance, Torrence plays with excellent leverage, consistently getting his mitts into a defender’s chest to either stonewall them or uproot them off their spot. He plays with a heavy anchor in pass protection and shows excellent awareness of stunts and blitzes. He keeps his head on a swivel and deftly passes blocks off to his cohorts while picking up new targets. When driven off his spot initially, he shows the ability to regather his feet and reanchor. In the run game, he shows quickness in the short area and the ability to reach-block frontside defenders to seal them off on outside runs. He engulfs defenders and washes them down the line on down blocks. And he’s smooth moving down to the second level to seal off backside defenders.  Torrence can get overly aggressive at times and get caught lunging and leaning, leaving him susceptible to countermoves. He’s a big dude and can look a bit clumsy when moving in space. He struggles to target and latch on at the second level."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Brian Branch","year":2023,"rank":19,"height":72,"weight":190,"position":"Safety","college":"Alabama","pros":"Branch is a versatile defender who can wear multiple hats in a defense; he ups the intensity and is always around the ball.","cons":"He lacks size and may be viewed as a tweener.","similar_player":"JALEN PITRE","grade":"Junior","age":21.5,"main_selling_point":"TENACIOUS, DO-IT-ALL DEFENDER with instincts in coverage and speed as a blitzer; what he lacks in size, he makes up for in intensity.","description":"Rare Versatility, Instinctual Playmaking, Coverage Chops","scouting_report":"Branch has a compact, muscular frame and the skill set to line up just about anywhere on a defense. A former four-star prospect out of Fayetteville, Georgia, he was the no. 3 safety in his class and 61st player overall. He was a three-year contributor and two-year starter for the Crimson Tide, tallying 172 tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss, four sacks, four picks, and 23 pass deflections in his career. He posted his most prolific season in 2022, earning AP second-team All-American honors after collecting 90 tackles, 14 TFLs, three sacks, seven passes defensed, and two picks.  Branch was a versatile chess piece for the Alabama defense, defending the run, dropping back into coverage, and rushing the passer on any given play. A quick, explosive mover with natural instincts for play recognition, he shows anticipation of route concepts and an understanding for positioning himself to jump into passing lanes or cut off the angles. He sniffs out screens and swing passes and blows them up before they get going. He has the loose hips to turn and carry a tight end up the seam and the short-area burst to plaster opponents in man-to-man looks. As a high school receiver, he flashed ball skills in coverage. He showed a quick-fire transition from backpedal to downhill, and he has incredible closing speed to make the tackle. He’s a very consistent finisher as a tackler, and among players with 90-plus tackles this season, he posted the lowest missed-tackle rate (3.2). He flies off the edge when utilized as a blitzer. Teams might balk at Branch’s lack of size and consider him a tweener. He’s occasionally a little passive in run defense, content to force the ball back inside without going for a hit. He’s late to flip hips and transition to trailing position in coverage at times, and he can lose a step on his man."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Darnell Washington","year":2023,"rank":20,"height":79,"weight":264,"position":"Tight End","college":"Georgia","pros":"Washington could be very effective for a team that wants to play bully ball on the ground. He’s an ascending talent with dual utility in both the run and pass game and will intrigue evaluators who subscribe to Planet Theory.","cons":"He’s a better blocker than pass catcher right now and never produced big numbers.","similar_player":"MARTELLUS BENNETT","grade":"Junior","age":21.6,"main_selling_point":"JUMBO-SIZED Y TIGHT END with a mean streak as a blocker and scintillating traits as a pass catcher.","description":"Rare Versatility, Got That Dog in Him, Infinite Upside","scouting_report":"Washington has a big, beefy frame with massive, powerhouse legs and long arms. He looks like Larry Johnson out there running routes. A former five-star prospect and two-sport athlete (who also played on the basketball team) out of Las Vegas, he was the second-ranked athlete in his recruiting class and the 23rd-ranked player overall. A two-year starter at Georgia, he caught 45 passes for 774 yards and three scores in 36 career games. He put up 28 catches for 454 yards and two scores in 15 games for the national champion Bulldogs in 2022—modest production that belies his immense upside.  Washington is a true Y tight end with utility in both the run game and passing attack. He’s a size mismatch for just about everyone he lines up against; in the run game, he is a very effective blocker and is a force at the point of attack, regularly uprooting defenders and carrying them off the line. He brings a glass-eater mentality and plays with an edge. He looks to bury defenders and lets them know about it when he does. He’s especially effective blocking out in space, engulfing defensive backs on screens and outside runs while putting them on skates. Pancakes are a regular occurrence.  In the passing game, he brings a natural feel for running the seam and knows how to use his frame to keep defenders on his hip. With rare length and soft hands, he has a ton of potential as a red zone threat. He flashed incredible body control and can leap up over defenders and pirouette to come up with the football. He wears the swaggiest number (0).  Washington plays too high at times when blocking and has a tendency to drop his eyes and his pads and get out over his skis. And while he has all the tools to develop into a big-time pass catcher, his college production wasn’t exactly inspiring (he averaged about two catches per game last season and scored just three career touchdowns). That’s partially because he was playing next to Brock Bowers, but he’s still developing the tools to be a higher-volume pass catcher. He’s a bit clunky and lumbering when moving down the field and is not a burner. He runs with long strides to threaten the seam but he’s stiff in and out of his breaks, and is not going to be a separator. His creaky, herky-jerky gait does remind me of Gronk, so that’s something—but he’ll need to refine his route-running techniques to really develop in that area."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Will Levis","year":2023,"rank":21,"height":76,"weight":229,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Kentucky","pros":"Levis has the combination of size, arm strength, and athleticism to develop into a franchise quarterback; he’ll dazzle teams with his tools.","cons":"He’s inconsistent with his accuracy and turns the ball over too much. He likes to put mayonnaise in his coffee.","similar_player":"RYAN TANNEHILL","grade":"Senior","age":23.8,"main_selling_point":"RUGGED, WELL-BUILT QUARTERBACK with a cannon for an arm and the athleticism to make plays with his legs—but there are worrying inconsistencies in his accuracy and decision-making.","description":"Arm Strength, Smooth Footwork, Option Threat","scouting_report":"Levis is a tough, toolsy quarterback with good height, a muscular frame, and a strong arm. A former three-star prospect out of Middletown, Connecticut, he started his college career at Penn State, playing mostly as a backup and Taysom Hill–style utilityman before transferring to Kentucky after three seasons. He broke out for the Wildcats while leading them to a 10-3 mark in 2021, passing for 2,812 yards with 24 touchdowns and 13 picks in 13 games, adding 376 yards and nine touchdowns on the ground. Levis disappointed relative to expectation in 2022 as he battled turf toe, shoulder injuries, and poor play-calling from new offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello (who was fired midway through the season), throwing for 2,406 yards with 19 touchdowns and 10 picks in 11 games.  Levis is an effortless thrower with a compact, over-the-top motion. He can generate velocity with a flick of the wrist, and the ball seems to jump off his hand when he launches a pass deep. He’s at his best when he plays on time, flashing the ability to rip a pass into tight coverage as he hits his back foot in his drop. He’s comfortable in a muddied pocket and stands tall to go through his reads. He displays touch and accuracy deep, taking a little mustard off the ball at times to give his receivers a chance to come down with the catch. He can move out of the pocket and throw on the run, and he makes hay as a scrambler—though there are times when he needs to chill out and slide rather than lower his shoulder and take a big hit.  While the high-level traits are there, Levis is frustratingly inconsistent. He threw 23 interceptions in the past two years. He occasionally drifts into pressure and his internal clock needs to speed up; he holds the ball too long at times and takes unnecessary sacks. He runs hot and cold with his accuracy, ball placement, and touch. There are times when it looks like he’s aiming deep sideline passes, leaving them short or well off his target. The 2022 tape in particular just left me wanting more; despite possessing scintillating arm talent, he didn’t produce many signature plays or throws, with just seven big-time throws on 286 attempts, per PFF (by far the fewest of the top quarterbacks in this class, and one of the lowest rates in the country). He will be a 24-year-old rookie."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Bryan Bresee","year":2023,"rank":22,"height":78,"weight":298,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Clemson","pros":"Bresee is a penetrating interior lineman with length, strength, and versatility; he affects the quarterback.","cons":"He never posted high-end sack numbers. He plays too high at times and may be viewed as a rotational lineman.","similar_player":"JORDAN ELLIOTT","grade":"Junior","age":21.5,"main_selling_point":"TALL, STOUTLY BUILT PASS RUSHER with light feet and short-area quickness; he’s a pocket disruptor with the versatility to play multiple spots.","description":"Rare Versatility, Relentless Motor, Pass-Rush Talent","scouting_report":"Bresee is a tall, versatile defensive lineman with a burly build. A former five-star prospect, he was the top-ranked high school player in the country and quickly contributed at Clemson, tallying four sacks, 6.5 tackles for loss, and a forced fumble as a freshman. He played just four games as a sophomore due to a torn ACL but battled back in 2022 to record 3.5 sacks, 5.5 TFLs, and 24 pressures in 10 games. Bresee is a penetrating defensive lineman who brings the versatility and athleticism to play at multiple spots on the line. He has an explosive first step and rushes with surprisingly light feet, utilizing an effective spin move that leaves opponents lunging. He’s strong and tough and plays with heavy hands, leaning on a variety of pass-rush moves (including an overarm swim move, club move, long-arm stab, and push-pull rip) to win at the point of attack. He brings a ferocious style and gives maximum effort on every snap. He has the quickness to be utilized on stunts. He chases down runs from the backside and hits with a thump. Bresee’s long frame can work against him at times. He has the tendency to pop up out of his stance, allowing opponents to push him back off the line. He too often loses the leverage battle against the run. He played in a heavy rotation on Clemson’s defensive line, and teams will have to dig into the health of his knee. He’s powerful and quick in the short area but is less than smooth in space; he has a lumbering movement style after taking his first couple steps. He could be viewed as a tweener."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jordan Addison","year":2023,"rank":23,"height":71,"weight":173,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Usc","pros":"Addison is a natural pass catcher with clever route-running skills; he was very productive in college and should contribute early in his career.","cons":"He is very thin and could get docked for his lack of bulk. His production declined in 2022.","similar_player":"DARNELL MOONEY","grade":"Junior","age":21.2,"main_selling_point":"WIRY PLAYMAKER with the quickness and route-running skills to make plays at all three levels.","description":"Instinctual Playmaking, Short-Area Quickness, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Addison is a slim, ultra-productive pass catcher with a well-rounded skill set. A former four-star prospect out of Frederick, Maryland, he played receiver, quarterback, and defensive back in high school and was the 10th-ranked athlete in his recruiting class. He started his career at Pitt and quickly emerged as Kenny Pickett’s favorite target, exploding for 100 catches for 1,593 yards and 17 touchdowns as a sophomore to win the Biletnikoff Award as the nation’s top receiver. After Pickett left for the NFL, Addison transferred to USC, finishing his 2022 campaign with 59 catches for 875 yards and eight touchdowns in 11 games. Addison’s quickness is one of the foundations of his game, and he leans on it as a route runner and run-after-the-catch creator. He uses slick footwork and hand swipes to get off the line and is sudden at the top of his route, creating separation with sharp cuts and agile change of direction. He’ll put opposing corners in a blender with head and shoulder fakes and leaves opponents in the dust on whip routes. He’s a good deep threat with the speed to run past defenders and a knack for tracking the ball over his shoulder. He’s confident in his hands and is tough at the catch point. He’ll let a few passes go off his fingers, but he can elevate and bring down tough throws. He’s a creator after the catch, regularly making the first man miss or spinning and churning his feet to break tackle attempts and stay on his feet. He can line up at multiple spots in the formation, and even got a few snaps in the backfield in college. Addison has a slight, slender frame and may struggle to put on much bulk at the next level. He can get knocked around by physical defensive backs and linebackers early in his routes. He’s not going to give you much as a blocker. He dropped 11 passes in 2021 but cleaned that issue up for the most part in 2022."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Zay Flowers","year":2023,"rank":24,"height":69,"weight":182,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Boston College","pros":"Flowers is a savvy route runner with exceptional quickness to shake coverage; he is a day one contributor who can line up anywhere on the field.","cons":"He’s small, and drops have been a concern.","similar_player":"BRANDIN COOKS","grade":"Senior","age":22.6,"main_selling_point":"PRODUCTIVE PLAYMAKING RECEIVER with high-end quickness and burst; lacks size but plays on the outside and can operate at all three levels.","description":"Short-Area Quickness, Instinctual Playmaking, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Flowers has a compact frame and short arms but plays with twitchy movement skills. A former three-star prospect out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, he was a big-time producer over four years at Boston College, totaling 200 catches for 3,056 yards and 29 touchdowns and adding a pair of scores on the ground. He finished his career there with a bang in 2022, catching 78 passes for 1,077 yards and 12 touchdowns. Flowers is an explosive, sudden mover. He gets off the line of scrimmage using quick feet and turbo-boosted acceleration, changing direction on a dime to shake tight coverage and get open early in his route. He uses head and shoulder fakes to get opponents turned around, and he has a good feel for finding the soft spots in zones. Flowers isn’t big, but he has excellent balance and body control when the ball is in the air and can turn and twist and come down with the ball. He is surprisingly strong at the catch point and shows awareness of his position near the sideline, tiptoeing down the line and keeping his feet in. He has the speed to threaten deep and can access an extra gear when the ball is thrown. He adjusts to low passes well and is comfortable going over the middle of the field. He is dangerous on deep crossers and is elusive and creative with the ball in his hands after the catch, using jump cuts to switch direction on a dime, reverse a play, and avoid tacklers. He can hit the afterburners and run away from the defense in space, and he ranked top 20 nationally in yards after the catch (503), per PFF.  Flowers lacks size, and he can get hung up and muscled off his route by bigger, longer corners when he doesn’t beat the jam. He sometimes struggles to get defenders off his body at the top of his route. Flowers notched nine drops last year, per PFF, and is too often a body catcher."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Darnell Wright","year":2023,"rank":25,"height":77,"weight":333,"position":"Tackle","college":"Tennessee","pros":"Wright is a battle-tested bruiser who plays right tackle with a physical, overpowering style. He has day one starting potential and could fill in at multiple spots in a pinch.","cons":"He lacks quickness to the edge and too frequently falls off blocks.","similar_player":"MORGAN MOSES","grade":"Senior","age":21.7,"main_selling_point":"WIDE-BODIED AND POWERFUL RIGHT TACKLE who moves people in the run game and combines a shocking punch and patience in pass protection.","description":"Bulldozer Power, Got That Dog in Him","scouting_report":"Wright has a massive, squarely built frame and isn’t afraid to throw his weight around on the field. A former five-star prospect out of Huntington, West Virginia, he was the no. 2 tackle in the country and no. 10 player nationally, per 247Sports. He was a three-year starter for the Volunteers, manning the right tackle as a sophomore and left tackle as a junior and then moving back to right tackle as a senior. He played 895 snaps in 2022 and, per PFF, didn’t surrender a sack, a performance that helped him earn First Team All-SEC honors. Wright is a smooth mover on the edge and plays with good patience and balance, rarely panicking when lined up against quicker-footed opponents. He mirrors well and delivers shock with his hands when he unleashes a punch. He knocks back opponents and keeps them on their heels. He lacks quickness but can recover well against inside moves, driving opponents laterally down the line. He rides the bull on blocks even if he missteps, giving his quarterback a chance to make a play. He absorbs a bull rush without giving ground. He played well in one-on-one reps against Alabama pass rusher Will Anderson. Wright is a powerful run blocker who comes off the ball low and uproots defenders. He plays with tremendous leverage and drives opponents off the line of scrimmage, creating push at the point of attack. He’s very effective blocking in space and targets well on the move, initiating contact and sticking with his hapless opponents. I feel bad for defensive backs tasked with taking on blocks from this dude. He brings positional versatility and has the body type to see reps at guard in the pros. There were times when Wright looked a bit winded in Tennessee’s up-tempo offense, and his feet slowed down in those situations. He has the tendency to lean into blocks and fall off them when he gets fatigued. He lands his hands wide and outside the shoulder pads. He occasionally brings his punch too low, causing him to lose leverage and power."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Broderick Jones","year":2023,"rank":26,"height":77,"weight":311,"position":"Tackle","college":"Georgia","pros":"Jones is an athletic, easy-moving tackle with a big frame and sky-high upside; he anchored the offensive line on Georgia’s national championship offense.","cons":"He’s very raw and still developing his techniques.","similar_player":"D'BRICKASHAW FERGUSON","grade":"Rs Sophomore","age":21.9,"main_selling_point":"BIG, WELL-BUILT TACKLE with excellent athleticism, quick feet, and a tenacious on-field demeanor.","description":"Pro-Ready Frame, Short-Area Quickness","scouting_report":"Jones has a big, muscled-up frame with little bad weight; he looks and moves like a power forward. A former five-star prospect and two-sport athlete in high school (he also starred in basketball) out of Lithonia, Georgia, he was the second-ranked offensive tackle in the country and the no. 11 overall prospect in his class. After redshirting as a freshman, Jones made four starts in 2021 and then took over as starter at left tackle for the Bulldogs, starting 15 games for the national champs while winning First-Team All-SEC honors.   Jones blocks with good balance and knee bend, showing the footspeed to handle pass rushers off the edge. He mirrors expertly on the edge and keeps his feet moving, showing awareness for stunts and loopers. He can reset his hands to recover when he misses his punch initially. He knows how to use his length to latch on and control opponents, leveraging them out of the play. He has strong hands and enough upper-body torque to wrench opponents off their feet. In the run game, Jones is a strong finisher who plays with a salty demeanor. He shows good quickness as a puller, targeting defenders and connecting on blocks in space. When he latches on to a second-level defender, he looks to run them off the field.  Jones is still raw as a blocker, with just 19 career starts. His punches land wide occasionally when he tries to throw haymakers at opponents. He plays high and can get knocked back into the pocket. In the run game, he comes off the snap a tick slow at times. He’ll throw his shoulder into an opponent rather than use his punch. He has the tendency to drop his eyes at the point of attack, and that affects his balance."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Lukas Van Ness","year":2023,"rank":27,"height":77,"weight":272,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Iowa","pros":"Van Ness has a prototypical frame and shows good burst and flexibility; he’s still ascending and can contribute on all four downs.","cons":"He’s raw; he was never a starter for Iowa and never posted eye-popping sack numbers.","similar_player":"TREY HENDRICKSON","grade":"Rs Sophomore","age":21.8,"main_selling_point":"BIG, STRONG, AND LONG; AN ASCENDING PASS-RUSHER with positional versatility and four-down value.","description":"Pro-Ready Frame, Pass-Rush Talent, Bulldozer Power","scouting_report":"Van Ness is a stout, prototypically built defensive lineman with good length, power, and burst. A former three-star prospect out of Barrington, Illinois, he was a two-year contributor for Iowa. Despite not starting a game for the Hawkeyes, he racked up 13.0 sacks and 19.0 tackles for a loss in 26 games while playing all over the defensive line. He got more looks as an edge defender in 2022, collecting 46 total pressures on the season (per PFF, tied for 37th), tallying 37 of those pressures against true pass sets (offensive plays that don’t include play-action, screens, rollouts, or quick-passes), fourth-most among edge players nationwide. He was a key special teams player for the Hawkeyes, too, and blocked two punts against Iowa State. Van Ness is a load to handle for offensive lineman, combining top-tier size, length, and strength. He has a quick first step and uses that as the foundation of his bull-rush. He’s a relentless hand-fighter and has a heavy punch, landing blows with a heavy thud as he locks his arms out to forklift offensive lineman off their spot. He uprooted and carried Paris Johnson Jr. into C.J. Stroud when the team played Ohio State. He gives maximum effort in his rush and is always working to gain leverage and extricate himself from blocks. He has a strong upper body and plenty of torque to rip and wrench opponents out of the hole or off his feet. He has a forceful push-pull move. As a run defender, he plays with excellent leverage and can really grow roots on the edge. He uncoils out of a four-point stance when rushing inside and shows the ability to push interior linemen onto their heels, running his feet to collapse the pocket.  Van Ness needs to better balance aggressiveness with gap integrity. He’ll occasionally shoot into the inside gap and give up the edge. He’s stiff in space and looks much more comfortable moving forward than dropping back. He’s still inexperienced and raw. He was never even a starter for Iowa."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Myles Murphy","year":2023,"rank":28,"height":77,"weight":268,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Clemson","pros":"Murphy has a prototypical blend of size, length, and athleticism; he’s a three-down player with the skill set to start right away.","cons":"He needs to expand his rush repertoire and more consistently finish his rushes.","similar_player":"MONTEZ SWEAT","grade":"Junior","age":21.3,"main_selling_point":"BIG, SOUPED-UP PASS RUSHER with excellent length, explosive traits, and a three-down skill set.","description":"Pro-Ready Frame, Pass-Rush Talent, Elite Athleticism","scouting_report":"Murphy is a tall, long-levered athlete with ideal bulk and a versatile skill set. A former five-star prospect out of Powder Springs, Georgia, he ranked as the top strongside defensive end in the country and the no. 7 player overall. He was a three-year contributor for the Tigers and finished strong in 2022, tallying 6.5 sacks and 11.0 tackles for loss in 13 games. That capped a career in which he notched 17.5 sacks and 36.5 TFLs in 38 games.  Murphy rushes with an explosive first step, timing the snap well to shoot off the line and immediately threaten the edge. He has the footspeed to threaten the edge and can get low and flatten toward the quarterback. His quick get off helps him convert speed to power, and he has a devastating long-arm stab move where he fires his hand into an opponent’s chest and drives them back into the pocket. Sometimes he seems to almost lift opponents off their feet. He employs a handful of countermoves, including a solid push-pull move and a graceful spin. Against the run, Murphy uses his long arms and quick positioning to stack defenders, force runs back inside, and shed blocks to make the tackle. He’s extremely strong (reportedly bench-presses 405 pounds, power-cleans 335, and deadlifts 505, per Bruce Feldman’s Freaks List) and he always puts in maximum effort on every snap, churning his feet or working his hands until the play is over.  While Murphy boasts a top-tier get-off, he too often loses steam once contacted by an offensive lineman. He needs to develop more countermoves off his first-step foundation. He tends to overrun the pocket and loses sight of the ball when defending the mesh point."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Keion White","year":2023,"rank":29,"height":77,"weight":285,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Georgia Tech","pros":"White is long, strong, and very athletic, possessing a good get-off and plenty of bend as a pass rusher—and he’s still improving his craft.","cons":"He’s an older prospect and is still raw.","similar_player":"CAM JORDAN","grade":"Rs Senior","age":24.2,"main_selling_point":"EXPLOSIVE EDGE RUSHER with a rare combination of athleticism and size; he’s a twitchy mover with the versatility to play on all three downs.","description":"Rare Versatility, Pass-Rush Talent, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"White is tall, with a muscular, burly frame and excellent length. A former two-star tight end prospect out of Garner, North Carolina, he started his career at Old Dominion and caught 11 passes for 124 yards in six games as a freshman before switching to defensive end his sophomore year. He broke out at that position for the Monarchs in 2019, collecting 3.5 sacks and 19.0 TFLs (which ranked top 10 nationally) with one pick and a forced fumble in 12 games. After opting out of the 2020 season because of the COVID-19 pandemic, White transferred to Georgia Tech for the 2021 season but missed the first eight games after breaking his ankle playing basketball in the offseason. He took his sixth year of eligibility in 2022 and put together a strong final campaign, tallying 7.5 sacks and 14.0 TFLs in 12 games and adding 41 pressures and 28 stops, per PFF. White lined up at multiple spots across the formation but primarily played on the edge in 2022. He fires out of his stance with an explosive first step. He brings a powerful upper half and uses his long arms to create leverage, punching opponents’ chests to knock them back and get them on their heels. He can dip his shoulder and slip past a blocker, staying low while maintaining his balance to flatten to the quarterback. He has the makings of an effective hump move and can use a graceful spin move as a counter. He comes off the ball low and plays with good leverage, and his push-pull move sends opponents lurching forward. He’s a tenacious and dogged rusher who plays with maximum effort at all times. Against the run, White sets the edge and locks out his arms to keep himself clean from block attempts. He can drop an anchor when aligned inside, showing good upper-body flexion to absorb blocks but hold his ground. He has the agility to change direction quickly and chase down ballcarriers. He runs with long strides and covers a lot of ground in pursuit (and according to Bruce Feldman’s Freaks List, he clocked 21 miles per hour at nearly 300 pounds). He brings a wide tackle radius. He’s comfortable dropping back into space when asked to. There are times when White’s aggressive style can be used against him. He will fire out of his stance too wildly and stumble or get pushed to the ground. He’s relatively raw as a true edge rusher after changing positions, but he also spent six years in college and will enter the NFL at 24 years old. Some teams may view him as a tweener: Is he a true edge rusher, or is he better playing from the inside?"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Deonte Banks","year":2023,"rank":30,"height":72,"weight":197,"position":"Defensive Back","college":"Maryland","pros":"Banks combines good size with elite athleticism and a knack for anticipation in coverage.","cons":"He gets grabby and has never filled the stat sheet.","similar_player":"MARSHON LATTIMORE","grade":"Rs Junior","age":22.1,"main_selling_point":"EXPLOSIVE, WELL-BUILT CORNER with twitchy movement skills and instincts for coverage.","description":"Elite Athleticism, Coverage Chops","scouting_report":"Banks has a muscular, athletic frame. A former three star prospect out of Edgewood, Maryland, he was a four year contributor for the Terrapins and finished his career with 83 tackles, two picks, and 11 passes defensed in 30 games. Banks plays in both press and off looks, showing twitchy movement skills to stick to receivers in coverage. He’s patient at the line, and trusts his speed. He mirrors well and plants himself in his opponent’s hip pocket, showing reactive athleticism by staying with them step for step—even on double moves. In off coverage, he is an aware player who anticipates and recognizes offensive looks. He shows the instincts to peel off the man in his zone and cut off the intended receiver’s pass. Banks communicates well, signaling to teammates when he’s passing a route off or picking one up. In press, he’s a physical player who can put the jam on a receiver and reroute or affect timing. He shows a good feel for trailing coverage, and knows when to turn his head and look for the football. He shows good makeup speed to close the gap if he loses a step. He is always looking to rake opponents’ arms at the catch point to knock the ball away when it arrives. He plays physical against the run and works hard to get off blocks. When he does need to fill the hole, he steps up and makes a tackle. Banks can give up too much cushion on in-breaking routes and get beaten over the middle. He will resort to grabbing when trailing in coverage. He has relatively little production, with just two interceptions in 30 games. There are times he loses contain against the run. He missed most of his junior season to a shoulder injury."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Quentin Johnston","year":2023,"rank":31,"height":75,"weight":208,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Tcu","pros":"Johnston has a hard-to-find combination of size, agility, and speed at the receiver position; teams are always looking for his type of big-play ability.","cons":"He’s inconsistent at the catch point and still developing as a route runner.","similar_player":"MARTAVIS BRYANT","grade":"Junior","age":21.6,"main_selling_point":"EXPLOSIVE PASS-CATCHER with a rare combination of size, speed, and run-after-the-catch ability.","description":"Elite Athleticism, Field-Tilting Speed","scouting_report":"Johnston is a twitchy athlete with outstanding length and a penchant for the big play. A former four-star prospect out of Temple, Texas, he was a high school state medalist long jumper, a big-time basketball player, and the 14th-ranked receiver in his recruiting class. He was a three-year contributor for the Horned Frogs, totaling 115 catches for 2,190 yards and 14 touchdowns in 32 career games. His best season was in 2022, featuring 60 catches for 1,069 yards and six touchdowns in 14 games to help lead TCU to the national championship game. Johnston is a loose and flexible athlete with very good body control and a big catch radius. He’s quick off the line and brings long-striding build-up speed to overtake corners who are trying to keep him in front. He averaged 19 yards per catch in his career in part because he can separate late in his route, using subtle push-offs and late hands to come down with deep throws. With good stop-start burst, he’s dangerous with the ball in his hands: He averaged 8.9 yards after the catch per reception in 2022, per PFF (11th among qualifying receivers), and he forced 19 missed tackles. His hoops background shows up in his knack for thinking one step ahead of defenders; he routinely drop steps away from pursuit when catching passes with his back to the opponent, leaving defensive backs flying right by him. He can leap over defenders to reel in a pass, and his size enables him to draw a lot of defensive pass interference penalties. Johnston has inconsistent hands and lets too many passes go off his chest. He tends to be a body catcher and didn’t win at the catch point as much as you’d hope for a player of his size, and he hauled in just eight of his 23 contested catch targets last season, per PFF. His focus can drift, and sometimes he looks to start running before he catches the ball. And he’s a bit loose with ball security, carrying the ball out and away from his body. He needs to develop a more refined route tree and rely less on his run-after-the-catch ability to create big plays."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Calijah Kancey","year":2023,"rank":32,"height":73,"weight":281,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Pitt","pros":"Kancey is a productive interior rusher who can affect the quarterback; he has a repertoire of moves to help him disrupt the pocket.","cons":"He’s undersized and short for the position; he could be viewed as a tweener.","similar_player":"GRADY JARRETT","grade":"Rs Junior","age":22.1,"main_selling_point":"ALL GAS, NO BRAKES PASS RUSHER with an explosive first step and powerful hands—but a concerning lack of size.","description":"Short-Area Quickness, Rare Versatility, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Kancey has below-average height but a compact, muscular build and powerful base. A former three-star prospect out of Miami, Florida, he was a three-year contributor for the Panthers and tallied 16.0 sacks and 34.5 TFLs in 33 games. He put together his best season in 2022, grabbing 7.5 sacks, 14.5 TFLs, and 47 pressures (seventh among interior defenders, per PFF) in 11 games and winning the ACC Defensive Player of the Year award and consensus All-American honors. Kancey lines up all across the defensive line but primarily plays on the interior. He’s a disruptive high-motor pass rusher who plays with a slashing, ferocious style and consistently finds ways to shoot into the backfield. He has a quick first step and lightning-fast feet and is always in attack mode, working his hands to get underneath the pads of opposing linemen and forklift them off their spots. He shows strong hands and high-end upper-body torque, ripping and twisting his way off blocks and into the backfield. He brings a nasty club move that leaves linemen lunging, and a bounding Euro-step-style move can help him overtake opponents. He shows good bend and the flexibility to turn a corner and chase down a scrambling quarterback. Kancey is dangerous on stunts because of his high-end lateral agility and is a strong finisher who hits like a pile of bricks.  Kancey’s lack of height will be his biggest question mark. He is undersized by NFL standards and may be viewed as a tweener. Once he’s stalemated, he can struggle to disengage from blocks. Occasionally, he gets overpowered by bigger opponents and pushed back in the run game. He struggles to anchor when faced with double-teams. At times he drops his eyes at contact and loses sight of the ballcarrier. He doesn’t have a big tackle radius."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Devon Achane","year":2023,"rank":33,"height":69,"weight":188,"position":"Running Back","college":"Texas A&m","pros":"Achane has world-class speed and can create explosive plays on the ground and in the passing game; he’s a field tilter that the defense must be aware of.","cons":"He’s very undersized and probably won’t be a high-volume ballcarrier.","similar_player":"JAHVID BEST, A BOTTLE ROCKET","grade":"Junior","age":21.5,"main_selling_point":"UNDERSIZED BIG-PLAY RUNNING BACK with extraordinary juice; brings home run potential every time he touches the ball.","description":"Field-Tilting Speed, Short-Area Quickness, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Achane is short with a compact frame and plays with rare acceleration and breakaway speed. A former four-star prospect out of Missouri City, Texas, he was listed as the no. 4 all-purpose back in his recruiting class and went on to be a three-year impact player for Texas A&M, totaling 2,376 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns in three seasons there and adding 554 yards and five scores through the air. He also averaged 30.7 yards per kick return and took two of them to the house. Achane finished his college career strong in 2022, posting 1,102 yards and eight touchdowns on the ground to go with 36 receptions for 196 yards and three scores through the air, winning First Team All-SEC honors.  Even on talent-packed SEC fields, Achane makes everyone else look slow. A two-sport star who also ran track for the Aggies, Achane boasts lightning-quick feet and start-stop bursts that make him difficult to wrangle both behind the line of scrimmage and in the open field. Achane runs with good patience and vision, showing a feel for letting blocks set up and drifting off his linemen on stretch or power runs. He’s not a bruiser, but he can run between the tackles, drop his pads, and power forward when needed. He shows awareness for the sticks by getting downfield to pick up the first down instead of getting too cute and trying to bounce a run outside. When he runs into contact, he churns his feet to keep his momentum going downhill. Achane is an instant accelerator who can get up to top speed in a blink, giving him the ability to shoot through gaps that would close too quickly for most other running backs. He’s not going to run through a defender’s face, but he uses turbo-charged acceleration to rip through arm tackles and shrug off defenders in space. When he finds a little bit of green, he can access an extra gear few players have and run away from the defense. Achane tallied 35 rushes of 10-plus yards in 2022, per PFF, accumulating 53 missed tackles forced and a total of 705 yards after contact. Achane is a good pass catcher out of the backfield and even got some reps lined up wide and in the slot. He has reliable hands and is a confident catcher of the football, collecting the pass and looking to move upfield in one smooth motion. He’s also a dangerous kick returner.  Achane’s lack of size will be an issue for teams and likely will limit his touch volume at the next level. He lacks pile-pushing power, and that stunts his utility around the goal line or in short-yardage situations. He’s a bit boom-or-bust in style, and while he can be counted on to produce explosive plays, he’s too often ensnared behind the line. He doesn’t always get the hard yards."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Felix Anudike-uzomah","year":2023,"rank":34,"height":75,"weight":255,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Kansas State","pros":"Anudike-Uzomah is a productive pass rusher with good bulk and long arms; he’s an ascending playmaker who’s still just 21 years old.","cons":"He’s a little stiff at the top of his rush. He’s just average height for the position.","similar_player":"JABAAL SHEARD","grade":"Junior","age":21.2,"main_selling_point":"RELENTLESS, SPRINGY EDGE RUSHER with long arms and an arsenal of pass rush moves.","description":"Pass-Rush Talent, Relentless Motor, Short-Area Quickness","scouting_report":"Anudike-Uzomah has a stout, burly frame with a muscled-up lower half and a long wingspan. A three-star prospect out of Lee's Summit, Missouri, he was a two-year starter for the Wildcats who broke out in 2021, tallying 11.0 sacks and 14.5 TFL in 13 games. He followed that up by winning third-team AP All-American honors in 2022, after collecting 8.5 sacks and 11 TFL in 14 games, adding 46 total pressures, according to PFF. Anudike-Uzomah has a quick first step as a pass rusher, which he pairs with an excellent Euro-step inside counter move. He can attack the edge and dip his shoulder to flatten the pocket, ducking under blocks to move the quarterback off his spot. He stays low when he turns the corner without stumbling. He uses his arm length to his advantage, throwing out a strong long-arm at the snap to control the rep. He shows a graceful spin move and has an effective rip move, which he uses to slice into the backfield from the interior. His lateral agility shows up when he’s asked to stunt into the interior on a rush; he bounds to the middle and shoots upfield and into the pocket in one smooth motion. He plays a tenacious style of football, always attacking and chopping and churning. Against the run, he plays with a balanced, low base and knows how to come out of his stance low and create leverage. He shocks opponents with a heavy punch, frequently putting offensive linemen on their heels. He shows excellent upper body flexibility to absorb blocks and redirect the force to avoid getting pushed back off his spot. He is a younger prospect who turned 21 in January. Anudike-Uzomah is a bit stiff-hipped, and there are times he fails to quickly turn the corner, taking too many false steps to turn into the pocket. His lack of elite size shows up at times; he’ll get caught up on blocks and unable to detach. He gets out over his skis on rush attempts and offensive linemen get into his chest and stand him up, causing him to lose leverage on those plays. There are times he gets bullied off his spot and cedes ground against double-teams."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Adetomiwa Adebawore","year":2023,"rank":35,"height":74,"weight":282,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Northwestern","pros":"Adebawore’s rare athletic traits give him a sky-high ceiling; he’s a versatile defender who can wear several hats on the defensive line.","cons":"His production never matched his traits, and he may be viewed as a tweener.","similar_player":"ED OLIVER","grade":"Senior","age":22.1,"main_selling_point":"VERSATILE DEFENSIVE LINEMAN with extraordinary athletic traits and experience rushing from multiple alignments.","description":"Elite Athleticism, Short-Area Quickness, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Adebawore has a tapered, muscled-up frame with a barrel chest and massive lower half. A former state champion shot-putter and three-star prospect out of Kansas City, Missouri, he contributed for four seasons at Northwestern, tallying 24.5 TFLs and 12.5 sacks in 41 career games. His best season came in 2022, when he racked up 9.0 TFLs and 5.0 sacks to go with two forced fumbles and 31 pressures, per PFF.  Adebawore split time lining up on the edge and on the interior defensive line. It probably doesn’t even matter which position you designate him as: He’s one of the most athletic defensive linemen to test at the combine, ever. At 282 pounds, he ran a 4.49-second 40-yard dash and jumped 37.5 inches in the vertical jump—and both numbers do well to highlight his rare explosiveness. He uncoils out of his stance with a springy first step and twitchy movement skills, using pistons for feet to challenge offensive linemen until the whistle blows. Interior linemen often struggle to match his quickness, and he shoots through a gap before they’re out of their stance. He’s a hard-charging rusher who times the snap well, consistently exploding forward before anyone else on the line. He works his hands relentlessly during his rush, setting and resetting his punch. He uses an effective long-arm stab move to stun opponents and send them reeling. He shoots his inside hand on the rush, pushing offensive tackles off-balance and into the pocket. He stays low to uproot opponents, stacking them at the snap so that he can control the action. Adebawore shows immense upper-body strength and uses a two-hand swipe move to shed block attempts. He gallops from gap to gap on stunts. Adebawore has good bursts off the edge but lacks high-end bend at the top of his rush. He’s often too one-dimensional, relying on his first step to win the rep, and his rush tends to stall out if he doesn’t immediately win the outside corner. He’s a little stiff and needs to develop a wider variety of moves and countermoves. He never posted elite pass-rush stats. He has a tweener body style, and teams may view him differently: Is he a gap-shooting interior defender, or does he belong on the edge?"}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Keeanu Benton","year":2023,"rank":36,"height":76,"weight":309,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Wisconsin","pros":"Benton is a versatile interior lineman who uses an explosive first step and immense upper-body power to disrupt the pocket.","cons":"He lacks range as a tackler and can get pushed off his spot when he loses initial leverage.","similar_player":"JARRAN REED","grade":"Senior","age":21.7,"main_selling_point":"BIG, BRAWLING INTERIOR PASS RUSHER who shoots gaps and wins with a jolting club move.","description":"Pass-Rush Talent, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Benton has a stout, burly build and long arms. A former three-star prospect out of Janesville, Wisconsin, he was a four-year contributor for the Badgers and collected 80 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, and 9.0 sacks in 45 career games. He put together his best season in 2022, tallying 20 solo tackles, 10.0 TFLs, 4.5 sacks, and 28 pressures (per PFF) in 12 games for the Badgers.  Benton splits his time lining up at the nose tackle and 3-technique spots. He’s quick out of his stance and bounds laterally in a flash, avoiding blocks while shooting into the pocket. He has a devastating club move that leaves opponents lunging, and he consistently pairs it with arm-over swim moves and cross chops to penetrate the line. He brings a strong punch at the snap, plays with surprisingly light feet, and has a nimble spin move as a pass rusher. He keeps his feet churning and hands chopping to try to disentangle himself from blocks and to push opponents back into the pocket. Against the run, he stacks offensive linemen at the snap and locks his arms out, keeping them on their heels and unable to create movement. He brings good stopping power to stonewall running backs in the hole. He plays with a fiery demeanor.  Benton relies heavily on first-step quickness and his club move, but his rush tends to bog down if he doesn’t win right away. He’s best as a penetrating pass rusher and he loses steam when he tries to get lateral down the line. He likely won’t be a big factor looping on stunts. He ends up on the ground more than you’d like. He occasionally overplays stretch runs and allows cutback lanes, and he lacks range to chase down ballcarriers outside the pocket. There are plays when he shoots upright at the snap, causing him to lose the battle for leverage."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Will Mcdonald Iv","year":2023,"rank":37,"height":76,"weight":239,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Iowa State","pros":"McDonald combines an explosive first step, excellent length, and top-tier body control as a pass rusher; he was miscast in his college scheme but could flourish in the right role in the NFL.","cons":"He’s skinny and needs to add weight at the next level; he’ll be a 24-year-old rookie.","similar_player":"BRUCE IVIN, THE TASMANIAN DEVIL","grade":"Rs Senior","age":23.8,"main_selling_point":"UNDERSIZED BUT TWITCHY PASS RUSHER with quick feet and a lethal spin move.","description":"Elite Athleticism, Smooth Footwork, Pass-Rush Talent","scouting_report":"McDonald is an undersized pass rusher with a slender, athletic build and very long arms. A three-star prospect out of Waukesha, Wisconsin, he was a five-year contributor for the Cyclones and tallied 34.0 sacks, 42 TFLs, 8 pass deflections, and 10 forced fumbles in his career. He notched AP third team All-American honors in 2022 after totaling 36 tackles, 7.5 TFL, and 5.0 sacks to go with 25 pressures and 24 stops in 12 games, according to PFF. Mashes the spin-move button and has plenty of success with it. McDonald is a twitchy mover with an explosive first step and always-active hands. He rushes with excellent flexibility to flatten to the pocket. He accelerates quickly and closes ground on the quarterback in a blink. He employs a variety of moves as a rusher, including swipes, clubs, rips, and spin moves on spin moves on spin moves. He looks like the Tasmanian Devil out there—and it works. He has a good inside counter move, lulling offensive linemen to sleep with a hesitation step before planting his foot and slicing through the line. He’s a slippery rusher who can get skinny to slide through the cracks in the offensive line. He flashed the ability to convert speed to power with his bull rush. McDonald’s pedestrian sack numbers in 2022 were a reflection, in part, of the role he played for Iowa State’s defense. He was frequently asked to play in condensed looks in the Cyclones’ 3-3-5 stacks, often shaded outside the guard or inside the tackle. That put a cap on the number of his pure edge-rushing snaps, but when he lined up for true pass rush looks (which excludes plays with less than four rushers, play-action, screens, short dropbacks, and time-to-throws under two seconds) he was very efficient, per PFF, with 16 pressures on 49 rushes. In the ground game, McDonald uses his long arms to punch and stack defenders, keeping them off his frame and keeping his eyes in the backfield, allowing him to react once the runner is in range. He uses his length well as a tackler, throwing grappling-hook hands out to snag quarterbacks and ballcarriers in his area. McDonald has a spindly, undersized frame and could struggle to rush with power at the next level. His worrisome lack of bulk could lead to durability concerns and force him into a nickel subpackage role only, particularly early in his career. He too easily allows himself to be sealed on outside and stretch runs. He’s a fifth-year senior and will be 24 years old as a rookie."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Drew Sanders","year":2023,"rank":38,"height":76,"weight":235,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Arkansas","pros":"Sanders is an ascending playmaker with the athletic versatility to play on all three downs; he brings untapped pass-rushing upside.","cons":"He has just one year of off-ball experience. He plays tall at times and can lose leverage when taking on blocks.","similar_player":"ANTHONY BARR","grade":"Junior","age":21.3,"main_selling_point":"TALL, RANGY DEFENDER with the versatile skill set to play as a stack linebacker or situational pass rusher.","description":"Rare Versatility, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Sanders is tall with a muscular, well-built frame and excellent length. A former five-star prospect out of Denton, Texas, he was the top-ranked athlete in the country and no. 22 overall player in his recruiting class after playing multiple positions in high school (including quarterback, receiver, linebacker, and a few other spots). He started his college career at Alabama, appearing in 15 games over two seasons (33 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, a sack, and two pass breakups) before transferring to Arkansas for the 2022 season. He filled up the stat sheet for the Razorbacks, totaling 103 tackles, 13.5 TFLs, 9.5 sacks, a pick, five pass deflections, and three forced fumbles. He tallied 39 pressures, per PFF, fourth among off-ball linebackers.  After lining up primarily as an edge defender in his time at Alabama, Sanders proved he can wear multiple hats for Arkansas’s defense last season, seeing reps in the middle of the field and on the line of scrimmage while factoring in pass coverage, run defense, and as a blitzer. He shows good range to run sideline to sideline chasing down running backs or ball-carriers. He’s a good tackler with legit stopping power. He stacks and sheds against the run; showing upper body torque to take on and defeat blocks. He has solid vision and awareness at the second level, scanning the backfield and tracking where the run is going. He brings good closing speed and plays with an aggressive downhill style, always looking to dislodge the ball from the ball-carrier. He showed instincts in zone drops, identifying routes and anticipating throws. He was frequently lined up over the A-gap, at times dropping and at others slicing through the line at the snap. He flashed the ability to line up on the edge and rush the passer, drawing on a surprising array of pass-rush tools and bendy flexibility. He used an arm-over swim move and long-arm stab to control opposing offensive linemen and once he was in the pocket showed the ability to bend and chase his target to finish his rush.  Sanders doesn’t always chop his feet to break down in space and will overrun a play when pursuing from the backside. He brings good speed and overall athleticism but is not truly explosive sideline to sideline. He has just one year of starting experience as a stack linebacker and while some teams may be intrigued by his pass-rushing skill set, he might need to put on some bulk to do that regularly at the next level."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Zach Charbonnet","year":2023,"rank":39,"height":72,"weight":214,"position":"Running Back","college":"Ucla","pros":"Charbonnet offers a three-down skill set to start from day one. He’s a physical, tone-setting runner who can create explosive plays when he finds a crease.","cons":"He’s an upright, slightly stiff runner with a physical style that could invite injuries.","similar_player":"DEMARCO MURRAY","grade":"Senior","age":22.2,"main_selling_point":"HARD-CHARGING FOUNDATION BACK with power, breakaway speed, and pass-catching chops.","description":"Bulldozer Power, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Charbonnet has a tall, muscled-up frame and looks the part of a lead back. A former four-star recruit, he was the fourth-ranked running back in his class and 46th player overall, per 247Sports. He started his career at Michigan, rushing for 726 yards and 11 touchdowns as a freshman before seeing his playing time dwindle as a sophomore. He transferred to UCLA for 2021, taking over as the lead back for the Bruins and rushing for 1,137 yards and 13 touchdowns. He put together a career year in 2022, racking up 1,359 yards and 14 touchdowns. His 135 yards per game ranked fourth in the country last year, and his robust 6.9 yards per carry was good for 10th. Charbonnet is a muscle car as a runner, showing power in the short area and the ability to accelerate and beat defenders’ angles in space. He plays with a tenacious style and takes hits but keeps on rolling, pinballing off defenders while keeping his feet churning through contact to pick up extra yards. He has good contact balance and makes violent, sharp cuts to rip through arm tackles. He can make something out of nothing, cutting laterally to bounce a run when a defender fills the rush lane. He’s a natural on wide zone or stretch run plays, letting his blocks set up before he plants his foot to get north to south. He tallied 24 rushes of 15-plus yards in 2022, fifth most in the country, per PFF, and broke 53 tackles. He fumbled just once on 232 touches. Charbonnet showed that he can offer something in the passing game in his time under Chip Kelly, too, reeling in 61 catches for 518 yards in two seasons at UCLA. He looks comfortable catching the ball, and while he doesn’t run a diverse route tree—mostly swings, screens, and angle routes over the middle—he is a reliable checkdown option with some juice to pick up yards after the catch. He’s a solid pass protector who could be relied upon on third downs. Charbonnet runs with an upright gait, which could invite big hits and undue punishment from defenders. He shows some hip tightness when changing direction and is more of a no-frills downhill runner than a truly elusive back. He doesn’t have elite top-end speed."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Kelee Ringo","year":2023,"rank":40,"height":74,"weight":207,"position":"Defensive Back","college":"Georgia","pros":"Ringo has an uncommon blend of size, speed, and ball skills; he brings sky-high upside.","cons":"He’s a beat slow to transition and plays overly aggressively at times, which leaves him out of position.","similar_player":"JAYCEE HORN","grade":"Rs Sophomore","age":20.8,"main_selling_point":"BIG, SOUPED-UP CORNER with a physical style and ball-hawking skills.","description":"Elite Athleticism, Pro-Ready Frame","scouting_report":"Ringo has a tall, muscular frame and top-tier athleticism. A former five-star prospect out of Scottsdale, Arizona, he was the no. 1–ranked corner nationally and the no. 4 player overall in his recruiting class. He was a two-year starter for the back-to-back national champion Bulldogs and tallied 76 tackles, 15 passes defended, and three picks in 30 games. His pick-six of Bryce Young in last year’s national title game sealed the win for Georgia, and he was a key cog in the team’s defense in 2022.  Ringo shows excellent patience in press-coverage looks and avoids opening his hips too quickly, trusting his makeup speed when transitioning to trail coverage. He can connect himself to the hip of an opposing receiver and carry them downfield, flashing good timing for when to turn his head and play the ball. In off-coverage, he has an excellent feel for spacing and leverage; he can split the difference between multiple routes in his zone, keeping his eyes back to the quarterback while staying within striking distance to both potential targets so he can make his break as soon as the ball is released. He showcased anticipation and recognition of routes and has the range and length to make pass breakups even when he’s not in primary coverage of the receiver. Against the run, he won’t shy away from contact and plays physically in taking on blocks and forcing the ball back inside. He has some reps lined up over the slot. Ringo can struggle a bit in transition, giving up separation early in routes before making up ground in trailing coverage. He is susceptible to quick-hitters and in-breaking routes, and gets beaten by double-moves and on scramble-drill plays at times. He can be too aggressive in run support and whiffs on tackles, flying in with his arm or shoulder instead of attempting to wrap up. He could struggle to stay tight on smaller, shiftier receivers."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jalin Hyatt","year":2023,"rank":41,"height":72,"weight":176,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Tennessee","pros":"Hyatt has one really useful skill: The ability to take the top off a defense and create explosive plays. He’s a field-tilter who commands the attention of the defense.","cons":"He’s not yet a well-rounded route runner; he’s tall, lanky, and leggy and could get pushed around by bigger, physical corners.","similar_player":"LIKE IF DK METCALF HAD NEVER SEEN A WEIGHT ROOM","grade":"Junior","age":21.5,"main_selling_point":"NOW YOU WOULDN’T BELIEVE IT IF I TOLD YOU, but Hyatt can run like the wind blows.","description":"Field-Tilting Speed, Sure Hands","scouting_report":"Hyatt has a rail-thin, extraordinarily long-levered frame and brings high-end breakaway speed. A former four-star prospect out of Irmo, South Carolina, he was the 33rd-ranked receiver in his class and the no. 197 player overall. After posting modest numbers in his first two seasons for the Vols (41 catches for 502 yards and four touchdowns total), Hyatt broke out and then some in his Biletnikoff Award–winning campaign in 2022, reeling in 67 passes for 1,267 yards and 15 touchdowns. The feather in the cap of his incredible season was a six-catch, 207-yard, five-touchdown performance against Alabama.  Hyatt is a big play waiting to happen. His home-run-hitting speed is his trump card: At the snap, he eats up cushion in the blink of an eye, forcing corners to commit to flipping their hips quickly to avoid getting beat down the field. He works a mean comeback route off of this, threatening deep before hitting the brakes and angling back to the QB. And when he does run go- or post-routes downfield, he can access another gear that most players don’t have. He’s a long-strider who runs away from trailing defenders and averaged 19 yards a catch in 2022, grabbing eight touchdowns of 20-plus yards (second in the country, per PFF). His 633 yards on deep shots also ranked second. He’s smooth and natural tracking the ball, showing a good feel for angles and the ability to run under a moon ball to make a big play. His ability to stretch out his go-go-gadget arms to come down with a slightly overthrown pass reminded me of DK Metcalf at Ole Miss (obviously, they’re different builds). Hyatt was also dangerous as a runner after the catch, tallying a total of 537 yards after the catch last year (per PFF, eighth most) while averaging 8.0 yards after the catch per reception. Hyatt shows courage over the middle and the play-strength to come down with passes even when he knows he is gonna get smacked. He works hard at blocking and uses his long arms to latch on to defenders and seal them out of the play.  Hyatt’s route running is a work in progress and he benefited greatly from schemed releases (like stacks and bunch formations) and operated in a wide, wide open offense. He’ll likely have a learning curve in the pros to refine his route tree and develop more underneath route-running skills. He’s very skinny and could face questions about his ability to line up against physical corners and to stay healthy at the next level (like we saw with DeVonta Smith in the pre-draft process). He’s a top-shelf speedster but he’s best when he has a runway to really open things up; he’s less sudden and agile in the short area."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Josh Downs","year":2023,"rank":42,"height":69,"weight":171,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"North Carolina","pros":"Downs is a highly productive and tough pass-catcher who can separate as a route runner and win at the catch point; he adds special teams value.","cons":"He’s short with a small frame; he may be viewed as a slot only.","similar_player":"ELIJAH MOORE","grade":"Junior","age":21.7,"main_selling_point":"UNDERSIZED BUT SUPER-PRODUCTIVE PASS-CATCHING DYNAMO who plays big and brings twitchy change of direction skills.","description":"Short-Area Quickness, Sure Hands, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Downs has a short, slightly-built frame but brings natural playmaking talent and a ball-winner’s mentality. An excellent all-around athlete who also starred in high school track, finishing third in the state triple jump and fourth in the long jump, he was a former four-star prospect out of Suwanee, Georgia. After seeing limited action as a freshman, Downs broke onto the scene to earn AP Second Team All American honors for the Tar Heels in 2021, catching 101 passes for 1,335 yards and eight touchdowns in 13 games. He put together a strong encore in 2022 while finishing as a Biletnikoff Award Semi-Finalist, reeling in 94 catches for 1,029 yards and 11 touchdowns in 11 games.  Downs is extremely quick and shifty as a route runner, showing the ability to separate from defenders almost instantly. His suddenness helps him to discard coverage and open up for his quarterback early in his route. He’s dangerous on a whip-route and likes to vary route tempo to lull defenders to sleep. He attacks opponents’ leverage and uses head fakes and stutter steps to get them turning in circles. He shows a good feel for spacing and knows how to settle into the open zone. He’s effective on screen passes and is a surprisingly tough runner with a nose for the end zone. He’s a chains-mover who finished top 10 in the country in total first-down receptions (54). And despite his diminutive size, he’s surprisingly competitive at the catch point. He will go up and pluck the ball at the highest point and he is fearless in traffic. He caught 13 of 18 contested catch targets in 2022, per PFF. He primarily aligns in the slot (83 percent of the time) but also sees snaps on the outside. He brings special teams value and averaged 11.1 yards per return on 26 punt returns over the last two years.  Downs’s small frame could be an issue for some teams. He flashes deep-shot potential (and he did turn 18 deep targets this year into five touchdowns, per PFF) but he was mainly a low aDOT (8.8 yards) target in the Tar Heels offense, seeing his yards/reception drop in 2022 (from 13.2 to 10.9). He may be viewed as a slot only at the next level. He won’t offer much as a blocker; he’s got the size disadvantage and his effort isn’t always there. He missed two games after suffering a knee injury against Florida A&M."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Sam Laporta","year":2023,"rank":43,"height":75,"weight":245,"position":"Tight End","college":"Iowa","pros":"LaPorta is a quarterback’s best friend over the middle of the field; he’s tough and physical, with the athleticism to create yards on his own.","cons":"He’s below average in height; he’s inconsistent at the catch point.","similar_player":"LANCE KENDRICKS","grade":"Senior","age":22.2,"main_selling_point":"PRODUCTIVE PASS-CATCHING TIGHT END with run-after-the-catch talent; a reliable chain mover.","description":"Instinctual Playmaking, Short-Area Quickness","scouting_report":"LaPorta is of below-average height but boasts a well-built, muscular frame and excellent movement skills. A former three-star prospect out of Highland, Illinois, he was a three-year starter for the Hawkeyes, tallying 153 catches for 1,786 yards and five touchdowns in 46 career games. He broke out as a junior in 2021, leading the team with 53 catches for 670 yards and three scores, then followed that up with a strong campaign in 2022, grabbing 58 passes for 657 yards (both team highs, and both ranked fourth among tight ends nationally) and one touchdown. LaPorta lines up all over the formation and is dangerous on isolation routes from the outside (in 2022, he ran 20.5 percent of his routes from out wide, topping all tight ends with at least 40 targets, per PFF). He’s tough to match up with on slants, in which he uses his size and quickness to his advantage. He is a chain mover and notched 32 first downs last year (tied for fourth nationally at the position). As a route runner, he can sink his hips and make sharp cuts, and he shows good body control in looking back and contorting to bring down off-target throws. He has strong hands, showing the ability to squeeze the rock and come down with the ball in a crowd. He has the speed to run away from man coverage and is dangerous on play-action leak plays and deep crossers. He has the short-area burst to make the first guy miss and can make hay after the catch. There are plays on which he absolutely refuses to go down; he ranked third in the country among tight ends in yards after the catch (368) and averaged 6.3 yards after the catch per reception, per PFF. His 20 forced missed tackles ranked second in the country at tight end. As a blocker, he works his feet to reach and seal off the backside of plays. He is able to position himself to push defenders away from the play at the second level. LaPorta lacks strength as a blocker at the point of attack; he brings good effort but subpar power. He can be driven back into the pocket and needs to sustain blocks longer. He’s a little undersized and may be viewed as only a move tight end. He’s had a few too many drops on tape and was not consistent in combat catch situations."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Luke Musgrave","year":2023,"rank":44,"height":78,"weight":253,"position":"Tight End","college":"Oregon State","pros":"Musgrave has a scintillating combination of size and gazelle-like speed to stretch the field. He should be a mismatch creator early in his career.","cons":"He’s never posted big numbers and played just two games in 2022.","similar_player":"TYLER EIFERT","grade":"Senior","age":22.6,"main_selling_point":"SMOOTH, BIG-PLAY TIGHT END with top-tier speed up the seam and sky-high potential—but little college production.","description":"Elite Athleticism, Smooth Footwork, Pro-Ready Frame","scouting_report":"Musgrave is tall, with a muscular build and exciting athletic traits. A former competitive slalom skier, all-league lacrosse player, and track standout (in the long jump and triple jump), he was a three-star prospect out of Bend, Oregon. He played in just six games during the Beavers’ COVID pandemic–shortened 2020 season and missed all but two games in 2022 due to a knee injury, but he finished his college career with 47 catches for 633 yards and two touchdowns. His best season was 2021, when he caught 22 passes for 304 yards and one touchdown in 10 games.  Musgrave is an explosive athlete who can run away from defenders on routes up the seam. He uncoils out of his stance to eat up grass downfield, getting up to top speed quickly. He’s a long strider who is dangerous on deep crossers and benders up the middle of the field, consistently showing the ability to get deep or find the soft spot in the defense. He’s a fluid mover who can sink his hips and turn sharply at his route stem, creating separation and presenting a big target for his quarterback. He brings a wide catch radius and is tough at the catch point. He has the speed and toughness to pick up chunks of yards after the catch. As a blocker, he fires out of his stance low and plays with good leverage. He strikes into opponents’ chests and uses strong hands to try to control the rep. He works his feet to seal defenders from the play.  Musgrave lacks top-tier quickness in the short area and is more of a buildup runner than a twitchy mover. He puts in effort as a blocker but may need to bulk up in the pros to further develop in that area. Despite his athletic prowess, he doesn’t have a whole lot of production on his résumé."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Emmanuel Forbes","year":2023,"rank":45,"height":73,"weight":166,"position":"Defensive Back","college":"Mississippi State","pros":"Forbes has proved to be one of the most productive takeaway creators in college football over the past three years. He’s very instinctive in coverage.","cons":"He’s given up a lot of touchdowns along the way, too, and he may need to bulk up a bit in the pros.","similar_player":"CAMERON DANTZLER","grade":"Junior","age":22.2,"main_selling_point":"LONG-LEVERED CORNER with incredible instincts in coverage and high-end ball-hawking skills.","description":"Instinctual Playmaking, Coverage Chops","scouting_report":"Forbes is tall with a high-cut, sinewy build, and very long arms. A four-star prospect out of Grenada, Mississippi, he ranked as the no. 13 cornerback in the country out of high school. He was a three-year starter for the Bulldogs, posting incredible ball production, including 14 career picks (including an NCAA record six pick-sixes) and 21 passes defensed to go with 150 tackles and a forced fumble. He finished his career on a high note in 2022, racking up six interceptions and 10 passes defensed, winning second team AP All-American honors. Forbes is comfortable in both press and off looks but prefers to keep his eyes in to the quarterback so he can read plays and jump in front of routes. He plays with incredible anticipation to cut off passing lanes, regularly reacting to throws before the ball's even released. He is always looking to intercept, deflect, or otherwise dislodge the ball, using his long arms to punch or rake at the ball at the catch point. When he sees a screen play developing, he triggers downhill. He did exactly that against Will Levis and Kentucky on a fourth-down play last season, picking the ball off and taking it back to the house. He brings excellent body control and looks smooth tracking the ball in half-turn technique. When he plays in press, he’s patient, always looking to fire his hands to deliver a two-hand chuck to disrupt timing. Forbes is an aggressive tackler, but he doesn’t have the frame or bulk to always finish in that area, sometimes taking the brunt of the force in collisions. He is not always comfortable staying in phase with the receiver; he’ll turn the wrong way or let his opponent create separation late. He gets grabby downfield and could draw flags at the next level. He’s a risk-taker who jumps routes and sometimes that backfires. He has given up 14 touchdowns in three seasons for Mississippi State."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Dj Turner Ii","year":2023,"rank":46,"height":71,"weight":178,"position":"Defensive Back","college":"Michigan","pros":"Turner is a rare athlete with an aggressive style, versatile skill set, and good ball production.","cons":"He gets grabby at the top of routes; he’s inconsistent at the catch point.","similar_player":"DENZEL WARD","grade":"Rs Junior","age":22.4,"main_selling_point":"PLUCKY, VERSATILE COVER CORNER with twitchy speed and an aggressive approach.","description":"Elite Athleticism, Instinctual Playmaking, Got That Dog in Him","scouting_report":"Turner has a sinewy, tapered frame and top-tier athleticism. A former three-star prospect out of Bradenton, Florida, he was a two-year starter for the Wolverines who tallied 69 tackles, three picks, and 17 passes defensed in 28 games. He led the team in 2022 with 10 pass breakups. Turner primarily plays outside but also got snaps in the slot. He’s comfortable in both press and off-coverage looks. He has lightning-quick feet and loose hips, showing the ability to stick with receivers step for step. He flashes awareness for route combinations and down-and-distance, anticipating and jumping routes. He’s especially aggressive on third downs, and notched several pass breakups on throws right at the first-down markers. He quickly plants and drives to the football from off-coverage looks. Overall, he’s just really damn pesky from the snap to the whistle. He never quits on a play and puts in maximum effort to chase down ballcarriers or receivers from the backside. Turner plays a combative brand of coverage that can get him into trouble. He can be way too grabby at the catch point and will resort to obvious pass interference when he doesn’t turn his head to see the pass in. He’s been called for eight penalties in the past two seasons. He can be overly aggressive against the run, and will run himself out of a play. He doesn’t pack much power as a tackler and can be taken on a ride. There are times he’s overpowered at the catch point by bigger receivers."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Mazi Smith","year":2023,"rank":47,"height":75,"weight":323,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Michigan","pros":"Smith is a highly athletic big man who plays with considerable power and always active hands.","cons":"He plays too upright at times and finds himself getting knocked off the ball. He may be only an early-down player in the pros.","similar_player":"KENNY CLARK","grade":"Senior","age":21.8,"main_selling_point":"WIDE-BODIED BRUISER on the interior line with high-end athletic traits.","description":"Elite Athleticism, Bulldozer Power, Short-Area Quickness","scouting_report":"Smith has a wide, square build with a powerhouse lower half. A former four-star prospect out of Grand Rapids, Michigan, he ranked as the no. 11 defensive tackle in his class and the 105th player overall, per 247Sports. He was a two-year starter for the Wolverines, tallying 88 tackles, 6.0 TFLs, and a half sack in 35 games. He put together his best season in 2022, grabbing 48 tackles, 2.5 TFLs, and a half sack and adding 25 pressures while ranking among the top 10 interior linemen in PFF’s stops metric (32 tackles that constituted a failure for the offense).  Smith lines all across the defensive line but primarily sees action over the A and B gaps with the Wolverines. He plays with active, attacking hands and brings a lot of power in his punch; when he lands a jab, he can knock an offensive lineman back off his spot. He loves to use a long-arm stab move to get opponents onto their heels. He locks out his arm and runs his feet to lift them up and push them back into the pocket. He’s always swiping or clubbing away at linemen to try to keep himself clean and uses good swim and push-pull moves that leave both overaggressive guards and centers lunging. When he plays with good leverage against the run, he’s hard to move. He stonewalls opponents with a heavy anchor. He strings out runs to the outside and pushes his opponent into the run lane, disrupting the play. He can engage a block with one hand and reach out with his other to slow down or corral the runner. Smith is an amazing overall athlete who ranked no. 1 on Bruce Feldman’s preseason Freaks List, and that shows up in his ability to pursue quarterbacks outside the pocket. He sniffs out screens and misdirection well.  Smith can be frustratingly inconsistent. There are times when he pops too upright at the snap, opening himself up to blockers and allowing himself to get knocked off the line or sealed away from the play. He is too often blown off his spot or washed down the line of scrimmage. He never posted high-end stats.  In October of 2022, Smith was arrested and charged with a felony count of carrying a concealed weapon, a charge that was dismissed in December when he took a plea deal on a misdemeanor charge of having a loaded firearm in a motor vehicle."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Siaki Ika","year":2023,"rank":48,"height":75,"weight":335,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Baylor","pros":"Ika combines mountainous size with immense power in the middle of the defensive line; he holds up at the point of attack and can provide a pocket-collapsing bull rush.","cons":"He lacks range as a tackler and may be viewed only as an early-down run plugger.","similar_player":"VITA VEA, THE KOOL-AID MAN","grade":"Junior","age":22.4,"main_selling_point":"MASSIVE INTERIOR BRAWLER with immense, play-wrecking power.","description":"Short-Area Quickness, Bulldozer Power","scouting_report":"Ika is a massive interior defensive lineman with a square frame and powerful lower half. A former four-star prospect out of Salt Lake City, Utah, he ranked as the no. 13 defensive tackle in his class and started his college career at LSU, appearing in 13 games over two years. He transferred to Baylor in 2021, finishing his two seasons there with a combined 3.5 sacks and 8.0 TFLs to go with 48 tackles and three pass knockdowns in 24 games. He won All-Big 12 First Team honors in 2022. Ika plays with a wide, low base and fires off the ball with excellent leverage. He punches his hands into the opponent’s chest and employs a long-arm move to push guards and centers back into the pocket. He will mix in a surprisingly agile spin move and is powerful and relentless in his bull rush, putting interior linemen on skates to consistently reset the line of scrimmage. In the run game, Ika disrupts run lanes and wrecks the designed play. He’s immovable, even against double-teams. He drops a heavy anchor and doesn’t budge. He does a good job of stringing a run out down the line while keeping his eyes on the ballcarrier, shedding his blocker and delivering a hit with a thud. He tackles with authority. Ika’s pass rush seems to stall out if he gets stalemated early in the down. His numbers in that area will never wow you, and he may end up being an early-down-only player in the NFL. He lacks range as a tackler and doesn’t have the quicks to chase down runs from the backside. There were times when he lost sight of the ballcarrier and let a run through his gap."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Dawand Jones","year":2023,"rank":49,"height":80,"weight":374,"position":"Tackle","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Jones has rare size and knows how to exploit that advantage; he moves people in the run game and has a knack for getting the job done as a pass protector.","cons":"He leans and falls off blocks; he’s slow-footed and won’t fit every scheme.","similar_player":"ORLANDO BROWN, GROOT","grade":"Senior","age":21.7,"main_selling_point":"HUGE, LONG-LEVERED RIGHT TACKLE with rare size; a skilled pass protector and powerful run blocker.","description":"Bulldozer Power","scouting_report":"Jones has a massive, towering frame, broad shoulders, and the wingspan of a B-52. He was a former two-sport high school star who also got several D-I offers in basketball and was a three-star prospect out of Indianapolis, Indiana. He was a two-year starter at right tackle for the Buckeyes and manned that spot in 25 games over the past two seasons. Jones does what you’d hope a man of his size would do, leveraging his length and power to frustrate pass rushers, particularly when they’re trying to go through him with a bull rush. He fires his hands into his opponents’ chests and locks his arms out to keep them subdued. He shows an understanding of angles and how to cut off edge rushers even when he can’t match their speed. He lumbers a bit in his pass set, and he doesn’t always look the prettiest from a technique standpoint, but he just gets guys blocked. He gave up zero sacks and zero QB hits last year on 419 pass-block snaps, per PFF. In the ground game, Jones blocks with immense power and always finishes with a flourish; his tape is littered with pancakes. He will lift up smaller defenders at the second level and slam them down when given the opportunity. He’s a powehouse as a down blocker, and if you’re a defender, it’s usually better just trying to get around him than trying to take him head-on.  Jones tends to bend at the waist at times and gets caught leaning on blocks. That makes him susceptible to countermoves like rips, push-pulls, and spins. He’s relatively slow-footed and lumbering and can get caught oversetting to the outside, making inside counters effective against him. His height can be a disadvantage in the run game, and there are times he lacks leverage to move people. He pops upright on backside blocks, affecting his balance and power. He struggles to stay engaged when he’s blocking on the move."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Anton Harrison","year":2023,"rank":50,"height":76,"weight":315,"position":"Tackle","college":"Oklahoma","pros":"Harrison combines size, length, and footwork to man the left tackle spot; he mirrors well in pass protection.","cons":"He lacks power in the run game and plays too upright.","similar_player":"ANDRE DILLARD","grade":"Junior","age":21.2,"main_selling_point":"WELL-BUILT LEFT TACKLE with good length, light feet, and easy mirroring skills.","description":"Short-Area Quickness, Pro-Ready Frame","scouting_report":"Harrison is tall, with a muscular build and long arms. A former four-star prospect out of Washington, D.C., he saw action in nine games as a freshman before earning the starter’s job at left tackle in both 2021 and 2022. Harrison is an easy mover with good length. He uses a strong punch to stun opponents and stop them in their tracks. When he is accurate with his punch and locks his arms out, he can be very effective. He keeps his feet under him and remains balanced throughout the play, staying square to the defender while using active hands to maintain or regain control. He can regather his feet and set an anchor when initially driven off his spot. He looks to finish with vigor. He shows nice footwork, reaching and sealing off the backside of zone plays. His quickness shows up when he’s positioning himself to wall a defender off on the play side. He grapples with his hands while pivoting to stay positioned. He can get out into space and cover ground as a move blocker. Harrison is too often late with his hands, allowing opponents into his chest so that they can control the rep. At times he is a beat late off the snap. He struggles to sustain blocks as long as he needs to and lacks power as a run blocker. He plays tall and upright at times and tends to lean on his opponents. As a run blocker, he needs to play with more leverage. He’ll throw his shoulder into opponents but doesn’t lock on."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"B.j. Ojulari","year":2023,"rank":51,"height":74,"weight":248,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Lsu","pros":"Ojulari is explosive off the edge and uses a handful of effective pass rush moves to affect the quarterback. He could contribute early on.","cons":"He needs to get stronger against the run and may be viewed as a sub-package player.","similar_player":"JOSH ALLEN","grade":"Junior","age":21,"main_selling_point":"TWITCHED-UP PASS RUSHER with the speed to challenge the high-side edge; has good bend and some effective inside counter moves.","description":"Instinctual Playmaking, Short-Area Quickness, Pass-Rush Talent","scouting_report":"Ojulari has a tapered, muscular build with a low-cut frame and long arms. A four-star prospect out of Marietta, Georgia, he ranked as the no. 6 weak-side defensive end in the country and 84th player overall, according to 247Sports. He was a three-year contributor for LSU, tallying 16.5 sacks and 25.5 TFLs in 31 career games. In 2022, he posted 5.5 sacks and 8.5 TFLs to go with 50 pressures and 26 stops, according to PFF.  Ojulari has an explosive first step and loves to use a bounding Euro-step move to get to the edge and leave offensive tackles chasing ghosts. He’s quick off the snap and rushes with excellent agility and body control. He can juke and sidestep a block and avoid his opponents’ punch, dipping his shoulder and slipping under blocks to cut back into the pocket. He shows good bend at the top of his rush, with the ability to plant his outside foot and cut back to the quarterback with no wasted movement. He has a good inside counter move, using his speed to the outside to get tackles to overset before bounding back inside. He has a good spin move. He’s a tenacious rusher whose motor runs hot, and he uses his quickness on stunts to shoot into the backfield from the interior. Ojulari is comfortable in space and covers ground when asked to drop back into zone looks. He shows awareness of routes and anticipates throws. Against the run, he works hard to set the edge, stacking blockers to force runs back inside. He has the athleticism to chase down plays from the backside. Ojulari’s rush plan gets stalled at times when offensive tackles can get their hands on him. He lacks power to bull-rush and relies mostly on speed and athleticism as a rusher. He needs to get stronger as a run defender and could be viewed as only a sub-package rusher early in his career."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Tuli Tuipulotu","year":2023,"rank":52,"height":75,"weight":266,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Usc","pros":"Tuipulotu is a versatile defensive lineman who wins in multiple ways as a pass rusher; it’s not always pretty, but he consistently beats blocks to disrupt the pocket.","cons":"He could be viewed as a tweener without a true position; he’s a work in progress against the run.","similar_player":"MICHAEL BENNETT","grade":"Junior","age":20.6,"main_selling_point":"HARD-CHARGING, SUPER-PRODUCTIVE PASS RUSHER with a versatile skill set and nonstop motor.","description":"Bulldozer Power, Instinctual Playmaking, Rare Versatility","scouting_report":"Tuipulotu is a thick, stoutly built defensive lineman with average height and length but plenty of energy. A former three-star prospect out of Lawndale, California, he was a three-year contributor who racked up 32.0 tackles for loss and 21 sacks in 32 games for the Trojans. His big breakout campaign came in 2022, when he tallied 22.0 TFLs (which ranked second in the country) and 13.5 sacks (first) in 14 games. He also notched 56 pressures (tied for ninth, per PFF) and registered 29 stops en route to first-team AP All-American honors. Tuipulotu is a versatile defender who has played multiple spots along the line. He primarily saw snaps on the edge but got some looks inside and occasionally roamed around in stand-up amoeba looks, probing the offensive line and rushing from multiple angles. He mixes power with finesse moves and always looks to keep opponents guessing and off-balance. He has immense upper-body strength and regularly forklifts dudes off their spots. He rushes with a strong two-hand punch that shocks opponents at the snap, and he can convert speed to power on the bull rush. He has a quick first step and the ability to slice through the line at the snap, timing it so that he can overtake guards before they know where he’s coming from. Tuipulotu uses a good overarm swim move to slice through the line from the interior and a bounding Euro-step cross-chop move that discards block attempts and gives him a chance to overtake the edge. He can dip his shoulder under blocks, getting low to sneak into the pocket. He has a good inside countermove that he pairs with an outside jab step. He has the makings of a good spin move. He’s strong on the edge and finishes plays, chasing down running backs from the backside and always looking to deliver a hit. Tuipulotu is a tweener who may lack the explosiveness to play consistently on the edge and the size to play inside. He plays with high effort but lacks the elite range to pursue ballcarriers. He’s too undisciplined against the run, too often looking to shoot into the backfield, causing him to overrun the play and give up his gap."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Trenton Simpson","year":2023,"rank":53,"height":74,"weight":235,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Clemson","pros":"Do-it-all defender with top-shelf speed and a versatile skill set; a hard-hitting spark plug for the defense.","cons":"Teams might consider him a tweener without a true position.","similar_player":"JEREMIAH OWUSU-KORAMOAH","grade":"Junior","age":21.8,"main_selling_point":"TONE-SETTING DEFENDER with explosive speed, twitchy change of direction, and line-up-anywhere versatility.","description":"Instinctual Playmaking, Rare Versatility, Elite Athleticism","scouting_report":"Simpson has a long, muscled-up frame and plays all over the formation in a belly-baring crop-top jersey. A former five-star prospect out of Charlotte, he was the top-ranked outside linebacker in his class and the no. 26 overall player. He was a three-year contributor for Clemson, tallying 23 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles, five pass deflections, and 13 sacks in 33 career games. Simpson is a versatile defender who wears a lot of different hats for the defense, lining up over the slot, deep in coverage, and even on the line of scrimmage. He’s an awesome blitzer who flies off the edge with incredible speed, and whether he’s chasing down a run or pursuing a pass catcher, he closes the gap in a blink. He anticipates screens and blows up blocks to throw off the timing and get to the ball. His length shows up with a wide tackle radius and he’s a reliable finisher who hits like bricks. He brings the speed to carry a tight end up the seam and he rakes at opponents’ hands and arms at the catch point. Simpson is never content to make it easy for a pass-catcher to reel it in. He shows good vision to play the run in the box and always keeps his eyes on the prize. He’s aggressive taking on blocks and strings out runs to stop a play or buy time for his teammates to rally. He’s got his intensity dial turned up to 11 at all times, and plays with an infectious energy. Simpson’s aggressive nature can work against him at times, causing him to miss on a jam or overrun the play. If he misses on his jam, he loses a step, gets way out of position, and gives up completions. He can be a little stiff in his transition to trailing coverage. He needs to get better at taking on blocks, and he gets pushed off his spot and taken for a ride against aggressive blockers in space at times. Some teams may consider him a tweener who is somewhere between a safety and linebacker and edge player."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Hendon Hooker","year":2023,"rank":54,"height":75,"weight":217,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Tennessee","pros":"Hooker brings an audacious style as a downfield thrower but does a good job of protecting the football—a combination that should have plenty of teams interested.","cons":"He’s an old prospect coming off a major knee injury, and he’s a scattershot thrower.","similar_player":"JACOBY BRISSETT","grade":"Rs Senior","age":25.2,"main_selling_point":"BIG-PLAY PASSER who combines an aggressive mentality with a low turnover rate; has some starter traits but is already 25 and is coming off an ACL injury.","description":"Arm Strength, Instinctual Playmaking, Volatile","scouting_report":"Hooker is tall, with a sturdy frame and live arm. A former four-star prospect out of Greensboro, North Carolina, he was rated as the no. 11 dual-threat quarterback in the country, per 247Sports.com. He kicked off his college career at Virginia Tech, passing for 2,894 yards with 22 touchdowns and seven picks in two seasons as a starter there. He transferred to Tennessee for 2021, breaking out that season with 2,945 passing yards to go with 31 touchdowns and just three interceptions. He emerged as an early Heisman candidate in 2022, throwing for 3,135 yards with 27 touchdowns and two interceptions, along with 430 yards and five scores on the ground. His season ended with a torn ACL in mid-November, but he earned SEC Offensive Player of the Year honors and was named third-team AP All-American.  Hooker is an aggressive downfield thrower who consistently gives his receivers a shot to come down with the big play. He totaled 13 touchdown passes of 20-plus yards, per PFF (tied for sixth most in the country), but did a good job of taking care of the ball, producing just five turnover-worthy plays on 331 attempts—a 1.1 percent TWP rate, which ranked third in the country. He is tough in the pocket and has shown willingness to stand strong in the face of the pass rush and deliver the ball. He can generate velocity throwing on the run, both to the left and to the right. He played in a wide-open scheme for Tennessee, which afforded him relatively easy half-field reads, but he flashed the ability to identify defensive schemes and make changes to plays at the line of scrimmage. Oh his touchdown to Jalin Hyatt against LSU, he saw a safety creeping into the box pre-snap, changed the play, and threw a strike to Hyatt for the score. Hooker is a mobile quarterback who has some wheels when he gets a runway. He brings enough speed to be used on a few read-option keepers, especially in the red zone.  It’s tough to truly evaluate Hooker’s last two seasons because he played in an extremely quarterback-friendly scheme that uses absurd wide receiver splits and gives him clear pictures and quick reads. It’s concerning how many issues Hooker has with accuracy and ball placement. He too often airmails it to receivers on deep shots—even when they’re running open—and makes it harder than it needs to be on his targets in the short and intermediate areas, delivering passes high or slightly behind. He is a sixth-year senior who will be a 25-year-old rookie, and he will miss parts of or all of his rookie year after suffering an ACL injury in November."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Derick Hall","year":2023,"rank":55,"height":75,"weight":254,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Auburn","pros":"Hall is an absolutely relentless playmaker who elevates the intensity on the defensive front; he is a spark plug edge rusher who makes an impact against the run.","cons":"He’s not bendy at the top of his rush, and that may limit his ceiling.","similar_player":"CARL LAWSON","grade":"Senior","age":22.1,"main_selling_point":"HIGH-ENERGY PASS RUSHER with an explosive get-off and physical play style; brings sideline-to-sideline speed in pursuit and hits like bricks.","description":"Short-Area Quickness, Got That Dog in Him","scouting_report":"Hall has a thick, muscular build, with a high-cut frame and long arms. A former three-sport athlete who also starred in basketball and track, he was a four-star prospect out of Gulfport, Mississippi. He was a four-year contributor for the Tigers, racking up 19.5 sacks and 29.5 TFLs in 40 career games. He was a team captain in 2022, collecting 6.5 sacks and 11.5 TFLs to go with 47 pressures and 35 stops in 12 games, per PFF.  Hall has an explosive first step and plays with a hair-on-fire demeanor. He uncoils out of his stance and gobbles up ground, immediately threatening the edge. He converts speed to power to walk a tackle into the pocket. He uses his long arms to punch into the chests of opponents and put them on their heels. And though he’s inconsistent, he flashes an ability to flatten on the edge and get into the pocket. As a run defender, Hall brings twitchy change-of-direction skills and plenty of range to the outside. He stacks and sheds opponents to rid himself of blockers and get to the ballcarrier. He strings out runs and chases down running backs and quarterbacks. He’s an excellent athlete with good sideline-to-sideline speed, and he never quits on a play. He brings thunderous hits from the backside of plays. He’s comfortable dropping back into space or carrying backs out of the backfield. At times, Hall gets hung up on blocks and can’t extricate himself. He’ll need to develop more of a countermove repertoire. He’s a bit stiff hipped and linear, and he can struggle to bend at the top of his rush. There are times when he can get overpowered by bigger linemen. He doesn’t always hold up against power and can give up containment on the edge. He lets opponents close to his body too frequently and gets engulfed."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Marvin Mims Jr.","year":2023,"rank":56,"height":71,"weight":183,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Oklahoma","pros":"Mims is a versatile and highly productive big-play machine who can play a role as a field stretcher from day one.","cons":"He lacks play strength and needs to expand his route tree.","similar_player":"T.Y. HILTON","grade":"Junior","age":21.1,"main_selling_point":"TURBO-CHARGED VERTICAL RECEIVER with a sudden first step and the long strides to get over the top of the defense.","description":"Field-Tilting Speed, Instinctual Playmaking, Short-Area Quickness","scouting_report":"Mims has a wiry build and the speed to take the top off a defense. A former Mr. Texas Football and four-star prospect out of Frisco, Texas, he holds the high school state record for both single-season receiving yards (2,629) and career receiving yards (5,485). He was an immediate contributor and three-year starter for the Sooners, tallying 123 catches for 2,398 yards and 20 touchdowns in 37 career games. He put together his best season in 2022, totaling 54 catches for 1,083 yards and six touchdowns. Mims has experience lining up and running routes from all over the formation, but he’s at his best when he’s stretching defenses vertically. He brings immediate speed off the snap and eats up a cornerback’s cushion quickly. He has quick feet and enough wiggle to get a clean release off the line of scrimmage and uses long strides to immediately threaten coverage deep. He tracks the ball smoothly over his shoulder, showing awareness of the sidelines and the ability to separate late, using a nudge or subtle push off to create room when the ball arrives. Mims ranked first in the Big 12 in yards per reception in both of the last two seasons (20.1 and 22.0 yards per reception, respectively). He has reliable hands, adjusts well to off-target passes, and shows incredible concentration at the catch point (see the catch he made against Texas Tech). He’s more than just a deep threat, though, and excelled at picking up yards after the catch. He shows a smooth transition from catch to run, securing the pass and moving upfield with little wasted movement. He averaged 8.5 YAC per reception last season, per PFF. Mims puts in effort as a blocker and is a good return man; he averaged 16.0 yards per return on 10 punt returns in 2022. Mims lacks play strength and can get knocked around in his route or overpowered at the catch point at times. He doesn’t always play through contact. He runs a limited route tree and will need to develop a more well-rounded repertoire at the next level."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Steve Avila","year":2023,"rank":57,"height":76,"weight":332,"position":"Guard","college":"Tcu","pros":"Avila has the combination of size, power, and versatility to get him onto the field from day one. He plays with an edge and could be placed at any of the three interior offensive line spots.","cons":"He gets caught leaning and struggles to sustain blocks at times.","similar_player":"WILL HERNANDEZ","grade":"Senior","age":23.5,"main_selling_point":"VERSATILE AND BATTLE-TESTED INTERIOR LINEMAN who plays with good balance and immense power.","description":"Bulldozer Power, Short-Area Quickness","scouting_report":"Avila is a big low-cut blocker with a square frame and powerful core. A former three-star prospect out of Arlington, Texas, he was a three-year starter for the Horned Frogs and logged starts at four different positions (center, right guard, left guard, and right tackle). He manned the left guard spot in 2022 and was a captain for TCU when the team marched all the way to the national championship game. Avila uses his size and width to his advantage, making it tough for defenders to run by him. He snaps out of his stance with a wide, balanced base and moves with lively feet. He mirrors expertly on the inside, striking with both hands while keeping himself square to the defender and in control of the rep. He latches on with vise-grip hands, getting inside and under opponents’ pads to stack them and keep them from generating any momentum. He doesn’t panic if he missteps or misses a punch, resetting his hands to regain control. He’s quick laterally for a man of his size, and he gets to his spot as a puller in a blink. He provides good push in short-yardage situations, getting low to uproot defenders. Avila plays with power but at times gets caught lunging against quicker defenders. He struggles to target and redirect in space; he’s a little lead footed on the move and late to his spot on screens. He plays like a bull in a china shop at times, indiscriminately throwing his shoulders into anyone near him instead of using his hands to latch on and control them or seal them away from the play."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"John Michael Schmitz","year":2023,"rank":58,"height":76,"weight":301,"position":"Center","college":"Minnesota","pros":"Schmitz is a plug-and-play center who plays with good leverage and the right amount of nastiness.","cons":"He’s an older prospect and needs to play with better balance.","similar_player":"TYLER BIADASZ","grade":"Senior","age":24.1,"main_selling_point":"BATTLE-TESTED INTERIOR LINEMAN who plays with good leverage, quick feet, and a salty demeanor.","description":"Smooth Footwork, Short-Area Quickness","scouting_report":"Schmitz has a burly, barrel-chested build and plays with nonstop effort. A former three-star prospect out of Flossmoor, Illinois, he started 35 games in his career for the Gophers, earning first-team AP All-American honors in 2022. He was one of the offensive line standouts at the Senior Bowl. Schmitz plays from a low, balanced base and blocks with excellent leverage. He shows quickness going from snap to block, shooting his hands up and into opponents while chopping his feet to stay square. He gets his hands inside and stacks defenders, lifting them up and off-balance to control the leverage. He is aware of stunts in his area, helping his cohort with a block before peeling off to meet blitzers or pass rushers in the hole. He shows good lateral quickness, reaching and sealing off zone blocks and working his feet to position himself quickly while staying balanced and engaged in the block. He drops a heavy anchor, and once he latches on to a defender, he doesn’t let go. His footwork and movement skills make him a great fit for a zone system. Schmitz ends up on the ground more than you’d like, dropping his eyes onto a defender before getting caught lunging. He leans on blocks and too often falls off them. He will be a 24-year-old rookie. His testing numbers at the combine were disappointing."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Cody Mauch","year":2023,"rank":59,"height":77,"weight":302,"position":"Guard","college":"North Dakota State","pros":"Mauch is a tenacious, physical blocker with quick feet and plenty of power in the run game; he could bring multi-position versatility.","cons":"He may be viewed as only an interior lineman; he’s already 24.","similar_player":"THAT HAMISH GUY FROM BRAVEHEART","grade":"Rs Senior","age":24.2,"main_selling_point":"ROWDY, ATHLETIC OFFENSIVE LINEMAN who will up the intensity in the trenches.","description":"Relentless Motor, Got That Dog in Him","scouting_report":"Mauch is straight out of central casting as Gritty Offensive Lineman no. 1: He’s tall, has a barrel-chested frame, and boasts long, flowing red hair and no front teeth. A former zero-star prospect out of Hankinson, North Dakota, he did a little bit of everything for his high school teams, playing tight end, quarterback, and defensive end while also starring in basketball, track, and baseball. He walked on to the NDSU team as a tight end and redshirted his first year, eventually switching to tackle, and he became a three-year starter for the Bisons—with most of his action coming at left tackle. Mauch plays with incredible intensity and physicality. He brings light feet and sudden movement skills, showing the ability to mirror expertly in pass protection or get out in space and block on the move. He boasts balanced footwork and a strong punch, latching on to opponents to control the rep. He locks out his inside arm to keep opponents off his frame and grapples with his free hand, punching and resetting his hands when they’re knocked away. He throws his weight around in the run game, creating movement at the point of attack while firing his feet like pistons to push opponents off their spots. He moves into the second level easily and can target in space, adjusting well on the move to lock horns with defenders and seal them out of the play. Mauch shoots his hands wide at the snap and occasionally ends up trying to bear-hug his opponent. He has a bull-in-a-china-shop style at times and could improve his positioning and hand use when blocking in space. He has below-average arm length, which could have some teams viewing him as a guard. He played at a lower level of competition and is already 24 years old."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Matthew Bergeron","year":2023,"rank":60,"height":77,"weight":318,"position":"Tackle","college":"Syracuse","pros":"Bergeron is a battle-tested offensive lineman with the potential to start at either guard or a tackle spot; he’s tough and physical and plays with intensity.","cons":"He can struggle with speed rushers on the edge and may be viewed as only a guard.","similar_player":"TYTUS HOWARD","grade":"Junior","age":23.1,"main_selling_point":"ATHLETIC, VERSATILE OFFENSIVE LINEMAN who plays with good power and his intensity turned all the way up.","description":"Bulldozer Power, Relentless Motor, Got That Dog in Him","scouting_report":"Bergeron has a well-built, athletic frame with a powerhouse lower half. A former three-star prospect out of Quebec City, Quebec, he is a team captain who made 39 starts at tackle in his career, with the majority of his time in 2021 and 2022 at left tackle.  Bergeron plays with a wide base and good balance. He understands positioning, chopping his feet to mirror in his pass sets and stay square with pass rushers. He brings a strong, powerful punch, landing his inside hand on his opponent to control the rush while working his outside hand independently. He shows good awareness of stunts and keeps his head on a swivel, picking up rushers as they come into his area. He shows a good feel for timing, sticking with his initial block before peeling off to take the looping rusher. He digs his heels in to anchor against the bull rush. In the run game, he creates push on down blocks, churning his feet to drive opponents off the ball. He’s a swift mover in space and when pulling. He finds work at the second level, squaring up with defenders downfield to knock them back or seal them away from a play. He brings some nasty to the field, always looking to bury opponents. He plays hard all the way through the whistle. He has the size and play style to line up at guard and has experience lining up at both tackle spots. Bergeron has average length and is a little sluggish in his kick step. He may lack the foot speed and fluidity to play the blind side in the pros. He can struggle to match opponents step for step on the edge, and that leaves him off-balance and lunging. He occasionally gets rocked back by an opponent’s initial attack, and his hands land wide on his punch too often. If he doesn’t make good contact on an opponent’s chest, he’ll panic and resort to holding."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jayden Reed","year":2023,"rank":61,"height":71,"weight":187,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Michigan State","pros":"Reed is an explosive downfield pass catcher with run-after-the-catch elusiveness and four-down utility as a return man.","cons":"He lacks size and brings a small catch radius; he’s a fifth-year senior who turns 23 on draft weekend.","similar_player":"TYLER LOCKETT, MINUS THE FAINTING GOAT THING","grade":"Senior","age":22.9,"main_selling_point":"VERSATILE PLAYMAKING RECEIVER with sudden burst and big-play talent.","description":"Field-Tilting Speed, Rare Versatility, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Reed has a muscular, compact frame and explosive speed. A former three-star prospect out of Aurora, Illinois, he started his career at Western Michigan (notching 56 catches for 797 yards and eight scores as a true freshman) before transferring to Michigan State. He sat out the 2019 season, then contributed a 33-catch, 407-yard, three-score line in 2020 before breaking out in 2021 and collecting 59 catches for 1,026 yards and 10 touchdowns. He was a good kick and punt returner throughout his college career, averaging 20.0 yards per kick return and 15.3 yards per punt return, returning three punts for scores. Reed plays primarily on the outside but has lined up all across the formation. He has extremely quick feet and good wiggle to get off the line, using a varied tempo to keep opponents off-balance and unable to get solid contact to jam him. He’s dangerous on double moves and sluggo routes, selling the underneath route before breaking free downfield. He tracks the ball well on deep shots and caught nine touchdowns on passes of 20-plus yards over the past two seasons, per PFF. He shows good awareness of spacing in the short and intermediate areas, settling into soft spots over the middle or coming back to his quarterback on the scramble drill. He has soft hands and catches the ball away from his frame. Reed is an explosive accelerator who can make defenders miss after the catch, and he transitions seamlessly from catch to run. Unlike my comp for him—Tyler Lockett, who has taken to falling down at the first sight of a defender—Reed turns into a running back in the open field, ripping through arm tackles and spinning away from defenders. He puts in effort as a blocker and positions himself well to wall defenders off from the play. Reed will be a 23-year old rookie. He struggles at times to gear down and separate at the top of his route. He has short arms with a small catch radius. He dropped 11 passes combined the last two seasons."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Yaya Diaby","year":2023,"rank":62,"height":75,"weight":263,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Louisville","pros":"Diaby has the size and athletic traits worth betting on; he’s big and physical with a twitchy first step.","cons":"He’s a tweener and an older prospect.","similar_player":"FRANK CLARK","grade":"Senior","age":23.9,"main_selling_point":"STURDY, RELENTLESS DEFENSIVE LINEMAN with extraordinarily explosive traits; brings versatility to play multiple spots on the line.","description":"Short-Area Quickness, Bulldozer Power, Rare Versatility","scouting_report":"Diaby has a thick, powerfully built frame with long arms. The Atlanta native spent two years at Georgia Military College before signing on with Louisville. He was a three-year starter for the Cardinals, racking up 94 tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss, and 10.5 sacks in 34 games. His best season came in 2022, when he tallied 14.0 TFLs, 9.0 sacks, 36 pressures (per PFF), and two pass knockdowns. He was an elite tester at the combine, running the 40-yard dash in 4.51 seconds with a 1.56-second 10-yard split; the latter time ranked second at the edge position, behind only Nolan Smith. Diaby can line up at multiple spots on the defensive line, bringing the bulk and power to play inside but the burst and bend to rush from the outside. He explodes out of his stance, showing good twitch in his first step. He’s able to convert speed to power as an edge rusher, threatening the outside before powering straight through an opponent. He plays with a tenacious style and fires his feet like pistons, walking guards back into the quarterback. Diaby throws a powerful punch and has strong hands, flashing the ability to get opponents onto the ropes quickly with a flurry of strikes. He uses a good push-pull move to get offensive linemen off balance. He shows the quickness to bound from gap to gap as a looping rusher. Against the run, he stacks opponents and locks his arms out, keeping linemen on their heels and off his frame. He changes direction quickly to chase down ballcarriers. Some teams could consider Diaby a tweener. He may need to slim down to play on the edge or bulk up to play inside (he reportedly played at around 275 pounds in 2022 but dropped down to 263 for the combine). He occasionally gets pushed back against double-teams. He’s too one-dimensional as a rusher and needs to develop effective countermoves. He never posted top-tier numbers and had just one season of high-end production. He will be a 24-year-old rookie."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Isaiah Mcguire","year":2023,"rank":63,"height":76,"weight":268,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Missouri","pros":"McGuire has a long, powerful frame and enough flexibility to threaten the edge as a pass rusher; he’s got a three-down skill set and is still ascending.","cons":"He needs to develop more pass-rush moves; he never posted high-end production.","similar_player":"CARL GRANDERSON","grade":"Senior","age":21.7,"main_selling_point":"TALL, LONG-LEVERED PASS RUSHER with strong hands and a powerful bull rush.","description":"Pass-Rush Talent, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"McGuire is tall, with a loose, athletic frame and long arms. A former three-star prospect out of Tulsa, Oklahoma, he was a two-year starter for the Tigers and tallied 17.5 sacks and 32.0 tackles for loss in his career, adding four forced fumbles. He posted his best year in 2022, racking up 8.5 sacks, 14.0 TFLs, 35 pressures, and 31 stops (per PFF). McGuire plays primarily on the edge but also saw some snaps inside, rushing from both a two- and three-point stance. He has a quick first step and uses a bounding gait to stress the edge quickly. He chops away at offensive tackles’ hands, dipping his shoulder underneath blocks to get into the pocket. He has the bend to turn corners and brings a good inside club move. He can convert speed to power on the bull rush and has a tenacious forklift double punch; he locks in, stacks his opponent, and churns his feet. He shows the lateral agility to loop around from inside alignments to the outside. Against the run, he can absorb contact with a two-hand punch to keep offensive linemen at bay while keeping his eyes in the backfield. He looks to lay the big hit, and his length gives him a wide tackle radius. He’s a four-year player but won’t turn 22 until July.  McGuire is tall and can be a little clunky in his movements. He comes off the ball too upright at times and can get pushed off the line. He needs to develop more go-to moves off the edge. He can get hung up on blocks and fail to hold his gap."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"A.t. Perry","year":2023,"rank":64,"height":76,"weight":198,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Wake Forest","pros":"Perry combines size and route-running chops with a penchant for scoring touchdowns.","cons":"He has a thin frame. He’s an older prospect who will turn 24 as a rookie.","similar_player":"GEORGE PICKENS WITH MORE CHILL","grade":"Rs Senior","age":23.5,"main_selling_point":"SILKY-SMOOTH PASS CATCHER with a quick first step and a huge catch radius; a big-play touchdown maker.","description":"Smooth Footwork, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Perry has a tall, slender frame and plays with excellent body control. A former three-star prospect out of Lake Worth, Florida, he was a two-year starter for the Demon Deacons. He broke out in 2021 and was named a Biletnikoff Award semifinalist after catching 71 passes for 1,293 yards and a school-record 15 touchdowns, then finished off his college career by grabbing 81 catches for 1,096 yards and 11 scores in 2022. Perry is quick off the line and shows first-step burst and enough wiggle to avoid and beat press coverage. He runs routes with little wasted movement, working his hands in concert with his feet to defeat physical coverage, and can use shoulder leans and head fakes to sell routes and create space in his cuts. He eats up ground with his vertical stem then snaps off out and dig routes. He will mix in Justin Jefferson–esque Euro-step-like moves before and after the catch, has the suddenness to drop step or accelerate to make the first defender miss, and picks up yards after the catch. He brings buildup speed to run past and then away from defenders, using long strides to run under deep passes. He shows good ball-tracking skills and awareness of the sideline to make catches inbounds. He’s a back-shoulder playmaker with the flexibility and reactive quickness to snare off-target throws. He flashed the concentration and strength to win at the catch point. He lulls defenders to sleep with stalk-block fakes before releasing into a route. He comes back to his quarterback on the scramble drill. Perry was a big-time chain mover for the Demon Deacons, tallying 48 first downs in 2022 (tied for 14th nationally). Perry is tall and skinny, and at times his play strength is lacking. He gets rocked too frequently when blocking on the edge or coming down into the box to seal a guy off. He was inconsistent on combat catches and had a few too many drops. He gained relatively few yards after the catch. He’s an older prospect who will be a 24-year old rookie."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Cedric Tillman","year":2023,"rank":65,"height":75,"weight":213,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Tennessee","pros":"Tillman is one of the biggest and most physical receivers in this class; he’s a force at the catch point and gives his quarterback a big target in the red zone.","cons":"He battled an ankle injury most of 2022 and has produced only one season of high-end numbers.","similar_player":"COURTLAND SUTTON","grade":"Senior","age":23,"main_selling_point":"BIG, BALL-WINNING WIDEOUT with strong hands and a talent for the big play.","description":"Smooth Footwork, Pro-Ready Frame, Sure Hands","scouting_report":"Tillman has a tall, muscular frame and plays with a physical style. A former three-star prospect out of Las Vegas, Nevada, he broke out for the Vols in 2021 with 64 catches for 1,081 yards and 12 touchdowns. His 2022 season was derailed by a high ankle sprain suffered against Akron on September 17, but he returned later in the season, gutted it out, and finished the year with 37 catches for 417 yards and three touchdowns in six games.  Tillman uses hand swipes and a quick first step to get off press and discard physical corners. He eats up cushion quickly and forces defensive backs to open the gate, helping him to gain separation on hook- and come-back routes. He can sink his hips to gear down quickly and change direction. He has strong hands and uses good catch technique, frequently going up high to pluck the ball away from his frame. He sells the double move well and uses buildup speed to get over the top of coverage. He brings the body control to go up in the air and adjust to the pass, using his big frame to wall defenders off. He has extremely reliable hands and wins at the catch point, consistently securing the pass in traffic. He knows how to make the first defender miss and create yards after the catch, and is a big-bodied pass-catcher who is hard to bring down. There are times when a physical press corner can slow down Tillman’s release off the line. He occasionally gets tripped up by or tangled up with bigger defensive backs. He’s a bit tight hipped and stiff as a route runner. He’s a fifth-year player with just one year of high-end production. He missed big chunks of his final season due to an ankle injury. He benefited from playing in Tennessee’s wide-open offense, which uses extremely wide splits."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Cam Smith","year":2023,"rank":66,"height":73,"weight":180,"position":"Defensive Back","college":"South Carolina","pros":"Smith has length, ball skills, and high-end athletic traits; he plays in multiple techniques and brings an aggressive style.","cons":"He’s grabby in coverage. He may lack elite long speed to carry receivers downfield.","similar_player":"PAULSON ADEBO","grade":"Junior","age":22.3,"main_selling_point":"CONFIDENT, AGGRESSIVE CORNER with quick-twitch movement skills who uses his length to smother pass catchers at the catch point.","description":"Short-Area Quickness, Instinctual Playmaking, Coverage Chops","scouting_report":"Smith is tall with a wiry frame, very long arms, and springy athleticism. A former four-star prospect out of Blythewood, South Carolina, he was the no. 19 cornerback in his recruiting class. He was a three-year contributor for the Gamecocks, racking up 91 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, six picks, and 18 pass deflections in his career. Smith is competitive at the line, crowding opposing receivers before jamming them to disrupt timing and force a reroute. He has quick feet and loose hips, staying low to smoothly transition from backpedal to half-turn or trailing technique without gearing down. His balance and body control show up when he needs to turn, jump, and play the football, and he posted consistent production on the ball throughout his career. He shows great awareness in off-coverage, keeping his eyes on the quarterback while also tracking routes in his zone. He has a good feel for spacing and knows when to gamble and jump a route. He gets his hands into passing lanes and rakes receivers’ arms at the catch point. Smith is explosive off the edge as a blitzer and closes ground instantly when he shoots into the backfield. He’s a high-effort tackler who isn’t afraid of contact. He has some experience playing over the slot. Smith can get a little grabby downfield. He occasionally bites and false steps against a double move, giving up separation or a big play. He takes bad angles in run support at times, getting overly aggressive while losing leverage or overrunning the play. He lacks bulk as a run defender and misses some tackles."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Julius Brents","year":2023,"rank":67,"height":75,"weight":198,"position":"Defensive Back","college":"Kansas State","pros":"Brents has elite size and high-end athletic traits; he’s a competitive playmaker with a penchant for the big play.","cons":"He’s grabby in coverage. He’s clunky in man-to-man looks against smaller, shiftier receivers.","similar_player":"TREVON DIGGS","grade":"Rs Senior","age":23.2,"main_selling_point":"LONG-LEVERED CORNER with elite size, an aggressive style, and good production.","description":"Instinctual Playmaking, Coverage Chops","scouting_report":"Brents is very tall with an athletic frame and long arms. A former three-star safety prospect out of Indianapolis, Indiana, he started his college career at Iowa, totalling five starts in two seasons before transferring to Kansas State. He made 27 starts for the Wildcats over two seasons, finished strong in 2022 by grabbing 3.5 TFLs, four picks, four passes defensed, and a forced fumble. Brents has rare length and uses it to his advantage, administering a strong punch on the jam to disrupt timing and push receivers off their routes. He can reach further than most corners to disrupt passing lanes or knock down passes at the catch point. He is comfortable in half-turn off technique, showing the ability to read the quarterback’s eyes and break on the football with no hesitation. He anticipates routes and jump passes, at times peeling off of his coverage responsibility to pick off passes to other targets. He’s a strong tackler; he will square up a ball carrier and stop him in his tracks, and possesses an above average tackle radius. When he gets the chance, he flies downhill to deliver a big hit.  Brents is very physical at the top of opponents’ routes, but that could be an issue at the next level. He’ll push his luck and brazenly tug and hold onto opponents’ jerseys, hoping not to draw a flag. He brings a boom-or-bust style to the position: In the team’s Big 12 championship game with TCU, he created two takeaways (a pick and a forced fumble) but also gave up several huge plays and was called for multiple DPIs. He’s high-cut and a little clunky in his transition from back-pedal to trailing coverage, and can lose a step or two to smaller, quicker receivers. There are times he loses sight of the ball and the feel for his opponent, so he’ll resort to grabbing at the catch point when he can’t locate the football. He occasionally loses contain against the run."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Zach Harrison","year":2023,"rank":68,"height":78,"weight":274,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Harrison combines prototypical size with twitchy movement skills. He has the traits to develop into a high-end pass rusher off the edge.","cons":"His production never matched the traits. He’s a little stiff and upright as a rusher.","similar_player":"YETUR GROSS-MATOS","grade":"Senior","age":21.7,"main_selling_point":"LONG-LEVERED DEFENSIVE LINEMAN with an ideal blend of size and explosiveness; his traits give him upside to develop into a high-end rusher.","description":"Pro-Ready Frame, Elite Athleticism","scouting_report":"Harrison is a high-end athlete with a tall, muscular frame and ludicrously long arms. A former five-star prospect out of Lewis Center, Ohio, he ranked as the no. 2 strongside edge in the country and the no. 12 player overall. He was a four-year contributor for the Buckeyes and totaled 105 tackles, 24.5 tackles for loss, 12 sacks, 10 pass knockdowns, and five forced fumbles in 46 career games. He finished his career on a high note in 2022, posting eight TFLs, 3.5 sacks, a pick, four pass deflections, and three forced fumbles. Harrison uncoils out of his stance and shoots upfield in a flash. He brings an explosive first step, and when he times the snap right and plays with an aggressive mindset, he can blow past the tackle and into the pocket. He has an effective inside countermove and uses his length well, locking out his arms on a stab move to keep opponents off his frame. He flashes the ability to duck under blocks and slice into the backfield and brings good closing speed in space. His combination of length and speed forces quarterbacks to rethink scrambling and sends them retreating back into the pocket. He shows good awareness to get his hands up and into passing lanes and consistently knocks down passes. Harrison’s long strides give him an advantage when he’s looping inside on stunts, and he chews up ground to quickly slice into the pocket from the inside. He uses a strong punch to set the edge against the run. He can stack defenders while keeping his eyes in the backfield, and he brings a wide tackle radius. His long arms and quick reactions allow him to lasso ballcarriers in his area. Harrison posted disappointing sack numbers at Ohio State. He lacks bend and agility at the top of his rush. His rush stalls out if offensive tackles get their hands on him, and he is too easily stalemated. He’s too often slow off the snap and content to spar with tackles."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Antonio Johnson","year":2023,"rank":69,"height":74,"weight":198,"position":"Safety","college":"Texas A&m","pros":"Johnson is long, athletic, and very versatile; he is a spark-plug player for the defense who can wear a lot of different hats for a coordinator.","cons":"He’s best coming downhill and may not have the coverage chops to play the deep middle.","similar_player":"JAYRON KEARSE","grade":"Junior","age":21.4,"main_selling_point":"TALL, LONG-LEVERED DEFENSIVE BACK with tons of versatility; an aggressive playmaker who is at his best coming downhill.","description":"Instinctual Playmaking, Rare Versatility","scouting_report":"Johnson has a tall, tapered build with long arms. A four-star prospect out of East St. Louis, Illinois, he was a two-year starter for the Aggies and racked up 150 tackles, including 12.5 for a loss, plus two sacks, six pass breakups, and four forced fumbles over the last two seasons combined. Johnson lines up all over the defensive formation, seeing snaps over the slot, in the box, and deep. He’s best as a downhill thumper and is always looking to lay the wood on ballcarriers and pass catchers. He triggers downhill in a blink; when he sees the play develop he is decisive and takes good angles on the ball, closing quickly on pass catchers or runners to deliver a hit. He has good range and shows awareness of route combinations and concepts, keeping his head on a swivel to pick up targets coming into his area. He can carry a tight end up the seam and a running back to the flat. Johnson is a good, wrap-up tackler and his length helps him finish in one-on-one situations in space. Johnson is tall and lanky and plays with upright posture, and he gets blocked out of the play or takes on blocks too high at times. He throws his body around and could come with durability concerns. He’ll occasionally come in for a tackle attempt too high and overrun the play. He’s best around the line of scrimmage and could be a liability if asked to play deep primarily."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Tucker Kraft","year":2023,"rank":70,"height":77,"weight":254,"position":"Tight End","college":"South Dakota State","pros":"Kraft is a rough-and-tumble player who can factor into both the run and the pass games. He’s tough and physical.","cons":"He played at a lower level of competition, and his numbers dropped off in 2022.","similar_player":"HUNTER HENRY","grade":"Junior","age":22.4,"main_selling_point":"VERSATILE, TOUGH, AND VERY ATHLETIC Y TIGHT END with a three-down skill set; he can run the seam and block in the trenches.","description":"Rare Versatility, Pro-Ready Frame","scouting_report":"Kraft has a big, burly frame with broad shoulders and a powerful lower half. A former zero-star prospect who played nine-man football in Timber Lake, South Dakota, he dabbled at running back, quarterback, linebacker, and punter for his high school team while earning Second-Team All State honors in basketball. He was a two-year starter for the Jackrabbits, hauling in 65 catches for 773 yards and six scores in 15 games in 2021 before finishing his college career in 2022 as an FCS champion, posting 27 catches for 348 yards and three touchdowns in nine games. Kraft lines up all over the formation, seeing snaps in line, split out, and even occasionally in the backfield. He’s an athletic mover with long strides, and he eats ground up down the seam. He’s not twitchy, but he can get rumbling downfield and threaten to take the top off a coverage. He shows good body control, twisting and spinning in the air to bring down a pass, and he has soft hands, regularly plucking passes away from his frame. He tracks the ball well over his shoulder. It’s not easy to bring him down when he has a full head of steam in the open field, and he uses a strong stiff arm to dispatch tacklers. He’s physical and active as a blocker in the run game, creating push on down blocks and looking to knock opponents off their blocks. He positions himself well to seal defenders off and push them down the line and away from the play. He targets well in space, grappling with opponents to seal them off.  Kraft isn’t a twitchy route runner. He has buildup speed but isn’t a true separator against man coverage. He can get hung up getting off the line and into routes. He needs to play with better leverage in the run game; at times he comes in high and gets rocked back. He played at a lower level of competition. His receiving numbers fell off in 2022 compared with the year before."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Clark Phillips Iii","year":2023,"rank":71,"height":69,"weight":184,"position":"Defensive Back","college":"Utah","pros":"Phillips is a confident, playmaking corner with great production during his college career.","cons":"He lacks size and ran slow at the combine, which could force a move inside.","similar_player":"D.J. REED","grade":"Junior","age":21.3,"main_selling_point":"UNDERSIZED BUT INSTINCTIVE CORNER with an aggressive style and some ball-hawking skills.","description":"Instinctual Playmaking, Coverage Chops","scouting_report":"Phillips has a compact, muscular frame with short arms. A former four-star prospect out of La Habra, California, he was the sixth-ranked corner in the country and 51st player overall, per 247Sports. He was a two year starter for the Utes, collecting two picks and 13 passes defensed as a redshirt freshman in 2021, before tallying six picks (tied for third in the country) and six passes defensed last year. He finished his career with four pick-sixes.  Phillips is comfortable playing from both the outside and in the slot. He is patient at the line and never panics. He has extremely quick feet, skillfully mirroring receivers off the line before flipping his hips cleanly to stay connected to his opponent up the field. From off-coverage, he reads the quarterback's eyes and is always ready to pounce on an underneath route, showing suddenness in his click-and-close to arrive at his target. He’s a decisive playmaker and trusts his eyes: He anticipates routes, makes his break, and beats receivers to their spot. He does a good job of getting his hands into passing lanes. In the run game, he fights through blocks on the outside and works hard to not get sealed out of the play.  Phillips’s lack of length can tip the scales in favor of bigger, taller receivers. He can play sticky coverage, yet still find himself unable to get his hand into the passing lane or to break up a pass. He tends to be aggressive coming downhill in coverage, which could make him susceptible to double moves. His 40-yard dash time (4.51 seconds) is a concern, and could cause some teams to view him as only a slot defender."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Joe Tippmann","year":2023,"rank":72,"height":78,"weight":313,"position":"Center","college":"Wisconsin","pros":"Tippmann plays with the right amount of vinegar and has the athletic skill set to play in multiple schemes.","cons":"He lunges at blocks and ends up on the ground too much.","similar_player":"ETHAN POCIC","grade":"Rs Junior","age":22,"main_selling_point":"ATHLETIC, BRUISING INTERIOR LINEMAN who has a well-rounded skill set and can play right away.","description":"Short-Area Quickness, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Tippmann is tall, with a stout, well-built frame. A former four-star prospect out of Fort Wayne, Indiana, he was a two-year starter for the Badgers, with 22 starts on his resume.  Tippmann plays with light feet but uses his strong, flexible upper body to wrench defenders off-balance. He blocks from a wide stance and shows good balance for meeting power rushers. He has strong hands, and once he locks in, he can sustain blocks. His long frame makes him tough to run around, and he’s laterally quick, mirroring well to wall defenders off and stay square with his target. He explodes out of his stance at the snap and quickly moves laterally when on the move. He stonewalls blitzers. As a run blocker, he fires out of his stance and barrels into defenders, showing the ability to create push at the point of attack. He’s powerful blocking on the move and always looks to deliver pancake hits. He’s a smooth operator when working from the first level to the second level. He brings the length and size to play multiple spots on the interior line. Tippmann gets caught leaning on blocks and lunging toward defenders. He falls off blocks too often and will end up on the ground. His punches land wide at times; when his initial strike misses, it allows opponents to get into his body to control the rep. He sometimes misses his opponent when targeting in space and will end up throwing his shoulder at defenders instead of latching on to seal them away from the play."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jack Campbell","year":2023,"rank":73,"height":77,"weight":249,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Iowa","pros":"Campbell is a playmaker in the middle of the defense with great size and athletic testing numbers; looks like a plug-and-play defender.","cons":"He can be a beat slow to diagnose plays and allows himself to get sealed away from the ball carrier.","similar_player":"CODY BARTON","grade":"Senior","age":22.6,"main_selling_point":"THROWBACK LINEBACKER with excellent size and strength; fills up the stat sheet and hits like bricks.","description":"Smooth Footwork, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Campbell is tall with a muscled up, powerful frame. A former three-star prospect out of Cedar Falls, Iowa, he was a two-year starter for the Hawkeyes. He racked up 140 tackles, a sack, 3.5 TFLs, two picks, six passes defensed, and a forced fumble in 2021, then followed that up with another strong campaign last season. He won Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, the Butkus Award for most outstanding linebacker in the country, and consensus All-American honors after tallying 128 tackles, 5.5 TFLs, a sack, two picks, and a forced fumble. Campbell closes on his targets quickly and throws his weight around, delivering big hits as a tackler. He brings take-on size and power, consistently stopping runners in their tracks without giving up an extra inch of ground. He tracks the inside hip of a ball carrier and homes in on his target, finishing with a fundamental form tackle. He shows good balance and footwork in his zone drops, changing direction or flipping his hips to run with his target. He has a good feel for routes in zone looks, anticipating and picking up pass catchers coming into his area. He directs traffic at the second level, calls out assignments, and passes off routes to his teammates in coverage. Campbell too often allows blockers into his body and gets sealed out of plays. He occasionally takes the cheese on misdirection or false steps at the snap. He hasn’t made many plays in the backfield, and is too content waiting for the action at the second level rather than flying downhill. His strong testing numbers don’t always show up on tape: He struggles to match up with slot receivers and doesn’t consistently play with sideline-to-sideline speed when chasing down plays."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Tyler Scott","year":2023,"rank":74,"height":70,"weight":177,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Cincinnati","pros":"Scott is an electric pass catcher with a take-the-top-off-a-defense skill set; he stretches the field deep and knows how to create after the catch.","cons":"He’s really small. He has struggled with drops.","similar_player":"JOHN BROWN","grade":"Junior","age":21.5,"main_selling_point":"PLAYMAKING SPEEDSTER with the juice to threaten deep and a running-back-like ability to create yards after the catch.","description":"Short-Area Quickness, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Scott is short, with a small, compact frame but twitchy movement skills. A former three-star prospect out of Barberton, Ohio, he was a high school running back and also starred in track, a background that shows up in his play at receiver. He was a two-year starter for the Bearcats, posting 30 catches for 520 yards and five touchdowns as a sophomore in 2021 before finishing his career out on a strong note last year, reeling in 54 catches for 899 yards and nine scores. Scott plays with excellent body control. He’s crafty as a route runner, frequently putting corners in a blender by using head and shoulder fakes to get them turned around and out of position. He brings turbo acceleration, which helps him create separation early in his route and get yards after the catch. He can pull in a pass, hit the gas, and leave opponents in the dust. His springy hops give him a surprisingly big catch radius, and he’s flashed the ability to reach up to pluck passes over corners. He has good concentration at the catch point to reel the pass in, even when bodies are around him. He’s a big-play creator and dangerous deep threat who can overtake corners and break free downfield. He has scored 14 touchdowns of 20-plus yards the last two seasons. He tracks the ball beautifully to reel in over-the-shoulder catches and shows excellent awareness of the sideline to get his feet down. Scott’s small frame and short arms mean that he lacks strength and won’t offer much as a blocker. Drops have been an issue at times, and he notched an 11.3 percent drop rate on catchable targets last year, per PFF."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Roschon Johnson","year":2023,"rank":75,"height":72,"weight":219,"position":"Running Back","college":"Texas","pros":"Johnson is a physical, tone-setting runner with excellent size and a well-rounded skill set; he does the dirty work coaches love, excelling in pass protection and on special teams.","cons":"He lacks high-end burst as a runner—a master-of-none who never posted high-end numbers.","similar_player":"CHRIS CARSON","grade":"Senior","age":22.2,"main_selling_point":"A PHYSICAL DO-IT-ALL BACK who rarely goes down on first contact and can be a factor on all four downs.","description":"Bulldozer Power, Rare Versatility, Refined Technique","scouting_report":"Johnson is tall, and has a muscular, rugged frame. A former four-star quarterback prospect out of Port Neches, Texas, he was ranked as the no. 6 dual-threat QB in his class. He converted to running back a week before the Longhorns’ opener his freshman year, helping the team when injuries hit the position, and ended up rushing for 649 yards on 123 rushes and catching 23 passes for 158 yards. When Bijan Robinson showed up in 2020, Johnson assumed a complementary role, and his numbers never took off—but he ended his career with 2,190 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns to go with 56 catches for 420 yards and three scores in 47 games. Johnson is a decisive, downhill runner with great contact balance who consistently gets the hard yards, lowering his pads to power through defenders and find the line to gain. He always falls forward and gives second effort around the goal line, churning his feet and thrashing his way through a crowd. He has been known to hurdle a dude and shows the ability to get his feet up and away from diving tacklers. He flashed an effective hesitation move to lull defenders to sleep before blowing past them and can stop-and-start quickly to avoid clogged running lanes. He forced 46 missed tackles on just 94 carries in 2022 and averaged 4.28 yards after contact per attempt, which ranked 11th among qualifying backs (and actually ahead of Robinson), per PFF. He’s a reliable pass-catcher with soft hands and some run-after-the-catch ability. He’s a good pass protector who steps up into the hole and stonewalls rushers. He has just one career fumble. Johnson doesn’t have the extra gear needed to run away from defenders and hit the home run. He lacks suddenness and is too content to just try to bulldoze would-be tacklers. He struggles to gear down and change direction once he’s up to plane as a runner. He posted little college production."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Tyrique Stevenson","year":2023,"rank":76,"height":72,"weight":198,"position":"Defensive Back","college":"Miami","pros":"Stevenson is confident and physical in coverage and combines high-end athleticism with a big, long-levered frame.","cons":"He’s tight-hipped and could struggle to run step for step with smaller, shiftier receivers.","similar_player":"ERIC STOKES","grade":"Senior","age":22.9,"main_selling_point":"BIG, PHYSICAL CORNERBACK with good production and plenty of swagger.","description":"Coverage Chops, Pro-Ready Frame","scouting_report":"Stevenson has a muscular, well-built frame with long arms. A former four-star prospect out of Homestead, Florida, he was the no. 3 ranked corner in the country and 37th-ranked player overall. He started his college career at Georgia, tallying 47 tackles, two tackles for loss, one sack, and 10 passes defensed in 24 games there (four starts). After two years in Athens, he transferred to Miami, where he started 20 games over two seasons, racking up 68 tackles, four TFLs, and three picks to go with 11 passes defensed.  Stevenson plays in press-man and off-coverage looks. He’s comfortable in trail technique or in a half-turn stance, where he can read the eyes of the quarterback. He loves to crowd receivers at the line of scrimmage, rerouting them and throwing off their timing. He’s a little clunky at times when turning to trail his opponent, but he brings good makeup speed to close ground downfield. He knows how to use his length at the catch point and is always looking to knock the ball down or rake at pass catchers’ arms when the ball arrives. He’s very physical in coverage and shows awareness of routes by getting over the top of opponents and dissuading the pass. Against the run, he triggers downhill quickly and is always looking to make tackles in the backfield. He looks to lay hits on pass catchers and brings a physical presence as a tackler.  Stevenson is tall and a little stiff in his transitions and at times missteps or gets turned around in mirror-match coverage. He gives up space on slants and inside-cutting routes. He occasionally loses track of receivers in his area in zone looks. He can get overly aggressive coming downhill in run support and miss his target."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Tyler Steen","year":2023,"rank":77,"height":78,"weight":321,"position":"Tackle","college":"Alabama","pros":"Steen is athletic and powerful as a blocker; he could start at multiple spots on the offensive line early in his career.","cons":"He may lack the length and foot speed to play on the blindside. He gets caught lunging.","similar_player":"JOSH JONES","grade":"Rs Senior","age":22.8,"main_selling_point":"RELIABLE, BATTLE-TESTED OFFENSIVE LINEMAN with strong hands and plenty of power who offers the versatility to play at multiple spots on the line.","description":"Short-Area Quickness, Bulldozer Power","scouting_report":"Steen has a rugged frame with good height and a powerhouse lower half. A former three-star prospect out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, he started his college career at Vanderbilt and originally played defensive tackle, quickly switching to offensive line, where he started 33 games over four seasons (12 at right tackle and 21 at left tackle). Steen transferred to Alabama for the 2022 season and started all 13 games at the blindside, earning second-team All-SEC honors. Steen is a good overall athlete. He’s balanced and calm in his pass set, mirroring well on the edge. He uses his hands well, landing his punch with his inside hand while working his outside hand independently. He keeps his arms locked out to hold opponents at bay and is quick to work his hands back into place when they’re knocked away. He does well to keep his balance when absorbing club and swipe moves. He flashes the ability to recover when speed rushers threaten the edge, doing just enough to get his hands on his opponents and push them past the pocket. Steen shows good footwork to reach and seal defenders on the backside of runs. He brings enough power to move people off the line on down blocks and comes out of his stance with good leverage in the run game. He plays to the whistle and shows good effort to sustain blocks. Steen occasionally gets caught leaning and lunging. His punch lands wide at times and slips off his target, opening up his chest to his opponent. He can be a beat slow to peel off double-teams and pick up looping rushers. He has the tendency to get too deep on his initial pass set, and he opens himself up to inside countermoves. He lacks elite length, and some teams may see him as a guard."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Luke Wypler","year":2023,"rank":78,"height":75,"weight":303,"position":"Center","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Wypler is quick-footed and athletic; he brings a high floor as a starter early in his career.","cons":"He lacks power and at times struggles to anchor. He may not bring positional versatility.","similar_player":"HRONISS GRASU","grade":"Junior","age":21.9,"main_selling_point":"QUICK-FOOTED CENTER who plays with good upper-body torque and an understanding of positioning.","description":"Short-Area Quickness, Smooth Footwork, Refined Technique","scouting_report":"Wypler has a stout, well-built frame with short arms. A former four-star prospect out of Montvale, New Jersey, he was the no. 2 center prospect in his class and the 108th-ranked player overall. He was a two-year starter for the Buckeyes and logged 26 games at center over the 2021 and 2022 seasons. Wypler snaps the ball and gets into his stance sharply. He’s light-footed and athletic at the middle of the offensive line but plays with a firm, wide base. He shows good awareness as a blocker and is always calm in his approach. He uses strong hands to latch onto opponents, and even when he loses positioning, he can ride the bull and salvage his block. He has a strong upper body and grapples with plenty of torque, showing a flexible upper half to lock in and absorb defenders’ punches. He brings quick feet to reach and seal frontside blocks and shows an understanding of positioning. Wypler moves smoothly from one block to the next in zone looks, helping his cohort before finding a target at the second level. He’s effective on pulls, finding his target and locking in. He looks to quickly establish the upper hand in space and takes good angles when targeting the second level. Wypler lacks length, and he allows rushers into his chest at times, causing him to lose control of the rep. He leans into blocks occasionally and can get tossed off his spot. He can struggle to drop a heavy anchor against blitzers and power rushers. He does not play with high-end power in the run game and may fit best in a zone-blocking scheme. He’s likely a center only."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Zacch Pickens","year":2023,"rank":79,"height":76,"weight":291,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"South Carolina","pros":"Pickens has an ideal blend of size and athleticism for playing on the interior defensive line; he has the upside to develop into a three-down impact player.","cons":"He may be viewed as only an early-down, rotational defender; he never posted much pass-rush production.","similar_player":"PHIDARIAN MATHIS","grade":"Senior","age":23.1,"main_selling_point":"BIG, ATHLETIC INTERIOR LINEMAN with excellent length who brings the run-stuffing chops and traits to develop into a pass rusher.","description":"Instinctual Playmaking, Bulldozer Power","scouting_report":"Pickens is tall, with a stout, powerful frame and long arms. A former five-star prospect out of Anderson, South Carolina, he was the no. 1–ranked defensive tackle in his class and eighth-ranked player overall. He was a three-year starter for the Gamecocks, totaling 131 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, and 7.5 sacks in 43 career games. He was given second-team All-SEC honors in 2022 after collecting 42 tackles, 4.0 TFLs, and 2.5 sacks in 12 games.  Pickens is a very good athlete who flashes an explosive first step and quickness in the short area. He has twitchy change-of-direction skills and typically plays with good leverage for a taller defensive tackle. He brings the length and power to two gap up front, extending his arms into his opponent and holding his ready posture through the play, keeping offensive linemen from pushing him off his spot. When ballcarriers come into his area, he engulfs them with bear-hug tackles. He flashes some pass-rush talent, shooting his hands out to stack interior linemen and sending them reeling and back into the pocket. He creates push with a powerful bull rush and plays with tremendous upper-body strength, regularly rag-dolling opponents. Uses rip and swim moves to shoot through blocks. Pickens has proved to be durable, starting and playing in every game for the team over the past two years. There are times Pickens plays with a bull-in-a-china-shop approach, just throwing his weight into people while losing sight of the ball. He can be pushed off his spot when he comes off the ball too high and sometimes loses ground against double-teams. He occasionally lets ballcarriers slip out of his grasp. His pass rush and first-step burst are both frustratingly inconsistent."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Gervon Dexter Sr.","year":2023,"rank":80,"height":78,"weight":310,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Florida","pros":"Dexter can come in right away and contribute as a two-gapping run defender, and also brings the upside to improve dramatically as a pass rusher.","cons":"He’s not yet a productive pass rusher and misses too many tackles.","similar_player":"RAEKWON DAVIS","grade":"Junior","age":21.5,"main_selling_point":"TALL, ACTIVE DEFENSIVE LINEMAN with an ideal frame and high-end athleticism—but more pass rush potential than production.","description":"Pro-Ready Frame, Bulldozer Power","scouting_report":"Dexter is tall and has a stout, muscular frame. A former multi-sport athlete who also starred in high school basketball and track, he was a five-star prospect out of Lake Wales, Florida, and ranked as the no. 3 defensive tackle in his class (12th player overall), per 247Sports. He was a three-year contributor for the Gators who racked up 126 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, 5.0 sacks, and 61 stops in 36 career games. He ranked inside the top 10 among interior defensive linemen in tackles in 2022 (36), and tallied 28 stops, per PFF. Dexter lined up at multiple spots on the Florida defensive line and manned multiple gaps against the run. He plays with a lot of power in his hands and brings upper-body torque to toss opponents aside and wrangle the ballcarrier. He keeps himself clean by locking in with a two-hand punch, stacking his opponents, and keeping his eyes in the backfield. When he comes out of his stance low, he’s hard to move, and shows the ability to forklift defenders off their spot and into the pocket. He absorbs blocks at the point of attack, freeing up his teammates to fly to the ball. It’s not a huge part of his game at this point, but when he goes into attack mode, he does flash pass rush talent. He uses a swim move to discard blocks and shoot into the backfield. Dexter sometimes struggles to set a strong anchor against double-teams and gives ground at the point of attack. He is an inconsistent finisher, and amassed 15 missed tackles in the past two seasons combined, per PFF. He isn’t much of a pass rusher, and his rush stalls out after the initial attack; if he can’t win right off the bat, he is too content to stalemate. He’s often too slow getting out of his stance to shoot gaps."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Darius Rush","year":2023,"rank":81,"height":74,"weight":198,"position":"Defensive Back","college":"South Carolina","pros":"Rush has an intriguing combination of size, speed, and ball skills; he has starter upside on the outside and can contribute on special teams.","cons":"He gives up space underneath in coverage and has work to do as a tackler.","similar_player":"ALONTAE TAYLOR","grade":"Rs Senior","age":23.1,"main_selling_point":"ATHLETIC, LONG-LEVERED COVER CORNER with quick feet and receiver-like ball skills.","description":"Coverage Chops, Instinctual Playmaking, Pro-Ready Frame","scouting_report":"Rush is tall, with an athletic, muscular build and long arms. A former three-star wide receiver prospect out of Kingstree, South Carolina, he was a two-year starter for the Gamecocks and tallied 64 tackles, five tackles for loss, 15 passes defensed, and three picks in 23 games over the past two seasons.  Rush plays in both press- and off-coverage looks. He excels at crowding receivers and making it tough for them off the line, and he has lightning-quick feet to match receivers step for step out of their release and stay connected downfield. He shows good patience in making opponents commit to their route stems and does open his hips and get himself out of position before he needs to. He’s a former wide receiver with solid ball skills, showing the ability to leap up and contort his body to knock the pass down or make the pick. Rush shows awareness and understanding of routes, frequently running a receiver’s route for them. He’s a natural at tracking the ball from trailing coverage and looks back without losing his positioning. He knows how to use the sideline as leverage and exploits his length to make the catch window small. Against the run, he works hard to extricate himself from blocks and avoid getting sealed from the play. He was a standout at the Senior Bowl, regularly picking off passes in practice while competing well in one-on-one reps.  Rush can lose a step early in the route, particularly against shifty, speedy receivers. He’ll occasionally guess wrong and overplay a route to the wrong leverage. There are times when he’s a beat slow to transition from press to trailing coverage. He comes in high as a tackler and isn’t typically looking to lay a hit. He doesn’t always pursue hard from the backside. He’s an older prospect who is already 23 years old."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jartavius Martin","year":2023,"rank":82,"height":71,"weight":194,"position":"Safety","college":"Illinois","pros":"Martin is a springy athlete with the versatility to wear multiple hats in a secondary; he had good ball production in college and plays with lots of intensity.","cons":"He’s a bit undersized and underpowered; he plays in an undisciplined way at times.","similar_player":"DAX HILL","grade":"Rs Senior","age":23,"main_selling_point":"VERSATILE DEFENSIVE BACK who can play all over the formation and up the intensity of a secondary.","description":"Elite Athleticism, Rare Versatility, Got That Dog in Him","scouting_report":"Martin has a sinewy, muscular frame and calves that look like Popeye’s forearms (unsurprisingly, he jumped out of the stadium at the combine, notching a 44-inch vertical and an 11-foot-1-inch broad jump). A former three-star prospect out of Lehigh Acres, Florida, he started his career at cornerback before moving to a hybrid safety and nickel role as a sophomore for the Illini. He was a five-year contributor who appeared in 55 career games, racking up 222 tackles, 10.0 tackles for loss, a sack, 30 passes defensed, and seven picks. He put together his best year in 2022, posting 64 tackles, two forced fumbles, 14 passes defensed, and three picks to earn third-team All-Big 10 honors. Martin is a twitchy, souped-up athlete with springy leaping ability and loose, fluid hips. He’s a versatile playmaker who lines up all across the defensive secondary, bringing experience at corner, deep safety, and the nickel spot. He’s comfortable in mirror and match press-coverage looks, showing the ability to stick to his opponent and match them step for step. He occasionally gives up separation if he guesses wrong on a route, but he has excellent makeup speed to close the gap. He can drop back into zone with his eyes on the quarterback, too, showing easy movement in a half-turn technique. He plays in a low, balanced stance and anticipates and jumps routes. He looks to lay hat on opposing pass catchers and is quick to key on the run, flying downhill instantly. He’s a good tackler with a knack for fighting through or avoiding would-be blockers. He brings a very confident, brash demeanor and is never afraid to talk some trash. He fires up his teammates and brings energy to the secondary. Martin plays with an intense demeanor, but sometimes he’s a little bit overaggressive, hanging on to opponents’ jerseys through their route breaks. His angles in coverage are inconsistent, and big slots and tight ends can overpower him at times. He comes in a bit too hot from his center-field perch and will overrun plays and miss tackles. There were times he lost track of his coverage responsibilities and let plays over the top."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Byron Young","year":2023,"rank":83,"height":74,"weight":250,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Tennessee","pros":"Young is one of the most athletic defensive ends in NFL combine history.","cons":"He’s still developing as a pass rusher and is already 25 years old.","similar_player":"BOYE MAFE","grade":"Senior","age":25.1,"main_selling_point":"SOUPED-UP EDGE RUSHER with rare athletic ability; traits offer upside, but he’s already 25 years old.","description":"Elite Athleticism, Short-Area Quickness","scouting_report":"Young has a tapered, muscular frame. Hailing from Hemingway, South Carolina, Young was lightly recruited out of high school and worked at Dollar General before walking on at Georgia Military College. He tallied 7.0 sacks in one season there, helping him shoot to the top of the JUCO ranks at weak-side defensive end, per 247Sports. He landed at Tennessee and played two seasons for the Vols, collecting 23.5 TFLs and 12.5 sacks in 24 games. His best season came in 2022, when he racked up 12.0 TFLs, 7.0 sacks, and 42 pressures, per PFF. Young rushes both standing up and with his hand in the dirt. He uncoils out of his stance and flies upfield, using an extraordinarily explosive first three steps as the foundation for his rush plan. He looks to blow past tackles on the high side, but mixes inside counters to keep opponents guessing. He flashes the ability to drop his shoulder and flatten to the quarterback, planting his inside foot to efficiently cut into the pocket. He shoots from gap to gap on stunts and shows excellent burst to slice upfield and into the pocket. Against the run, he is physical at the point of attack and likes to deal out big hits. He uses swipes and clubs to fight off block attempts. He works hard to uphold his contain responsibilities and force the run back inside to help. He is comfortable dropping back into space and brings sideline-to-sideline speed when chasing down ball carriers. Young relies mostly on speed and burst on the edge. He needs to further develop counter moves and hone his hand use. He doesn't consistently finish. Against the run, he can get pushed back off the line and too often gives ground. He struggles to discard blocks against the run and, at times, will lose track of the ball carrier or can get sealed out of the play."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Yasir Abdullah","year":2023,"rank":84,"height":73,"weight":237,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Louisville","pros":"Abdullah is a highly productive, twitchy pass rusher who brings positional versatility; he has traits worth betting on.","cons":"He’s undersized and may lack a true position. He’s already 23 years old.","similar_player":"JOSH UCHE","grade":"Senior","age":23,"main_selling_point":"UNDERSIZED BUT TWITCHY PASS RUSHER with the effortless burst and bend to explode into the backfield.","description":"Elite Athleticism, Rare Versatility, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Abdullah has a thick, muscular frame and plays with twitchy athleticism. A former three-star prospect out of Miramar, Florida, he was a four-year starter at Louisville and racked up 209 tackles, 42 tackles for loss, and 23.5 sacks to go with three picks, eight pass knockdowns, and eight forced fumbles in 61 career games. He filled up the stat sheet for the Cardinals in 2022, collecting 9.5 sacks, 14.5 TFLs, two picks, four pass deflections, and four forced fumbles.  Abdullah is a stand-up edge who pairs an explosive first step with a knack for timing the snap. There are plays when he’s past offensive tackles and into the pocket before they’re even out of their stances. He shows good bend and flexibility off the edge and can really plant his foot to flatten and shoot into the pocket without stumbling. Against the run, he sets the edge with authority, punching into his target’s chest to lock his arms and keep them off his frame. He is a rangy athlete with the top-end juice to catch up to runners in space, and he shows great effort when chasing plays down from the backside. Abdullah has flashed coverage ability, as in one play against Pitt when he ran step for step with a receiver and picked off a pass. He sniffs out screens and flies to the football like a heat-seeking missile. And he plays with tenacity, always looking to rip, thrash, and punch at the football to jar it loose and create takeaways. He brings special teams experience.  Abdullah is a tweener and may lack the size and length to be a full-time edge rusher and the experience to play off-ball linebacker. He’s not always aggressive enough with his punch, allowing opponents to get into his body and control the rep. He’s a bit underpowered, and his rush can stall out if he doesn’t work the edge quickly enough. He’s looked a little bit stiff dropping back into space. He may be viewed only as an off-ball linebacker or nickel pass rusher type."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Ji'ayir Brown","year":2023,"rank":85,"height":71,"weight":203,"position":"Safety","college":"Penn State","pros":"Brisker is a fiery playmaker with elite ball production and the versatility to play all over the formation; he raises the intensity of his teammates.","cons":"He gets too aggressive and can miss tackles or give up big plays.","similar_player":"JAQUAN BRISKER","grade":"Senior","age":23.2,"main_selling_point":"PHYSICAL AND TENACIOUS TONE-SETTER in the secondary who shows incredible instincts for creating takeaways.","description":"Instinctual Playmaking, Short-Area Quickness","scouting_report":"Brown has a compact, muscular frame and plays with an aggressive style. A former multisport high school athlete who also starred in basketball, he was lightly recruited out of Trenton, New Jersey, and started his college career at Lackawanna College (playing alongside Bears safety Jaquan Brisker). After excelling there over two years, he transferred to Penn State, where he started 26 games over his final two seasons, tallying 147 tackles, 8.0 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, eight passes defensed, and 10 picks in that stretch. He was a team captain in 2022 and filled up the stat sheet, totaling 74 tackles, 7.0 TFLs, 4.5 sacks, three passes defensed, four interceptions, and two forced fumbles.  Brown lines up all over the formation, seeing snaps deep in single- and double-high looks, up in the box, and over the slot. He brings an aggressive style to the secondary, triggering instantly to fly downhill and pursue the ballcarrier at full speed. He has sideline-to-sideline range to chase ballcarriers across the field and tracks his targets like he’s a heat-seeking missile. He makes it hard for opponents to block him out of plays, giving them a moving target by juking and ducking his shoulder under contact to stay clean. Even when matched up against bigger tight ends and tackles, he fights through blocks to wrap up his target. Brown typically does a good job of breaking down and chopping his feet to avoid overrunning his target. In coverage, he shows fluidity when flipping his hips to change direction and track down the receiver. He anticipates and breaks on routes underneath. He shows a real knack for creating takeaways, racking up 10 picks and three forced fumbles over the past two seasons.  There are times when Brown gets overzealous coming downhill, arriving too high and losing leverage as a tackler or getting the worst of the collision. He gives up too much cushion on in-breaking routes over the slot and can have his struggles sticking tightly to shiftier receivers. He occasionally ends up out of position on play-action and misdirection plays. And there were times when he overran opponents as the last line of defense and gave up big plays. He’s an older prospect who’s already 23."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jordan Battle","year":2023,"rank":86,"height":73,"weight":209,"position":"Safety","college":"Alabama","pros":"Battle is a highly experienced do-it-all defensive back who can make an impact from day one.","cons":"He may not be viewed as a single-high safety.","similar_player":"EDDIE JACKSON","grade":"Senior","age":22.3,"main_selling_point":"RELIABLE PLUG-AND-PLAY DEFENSIVE BACK who utilizes his instincts and fundamentals.","description":"Coverage Chops, Refined Technique","scouting_report":"Battle is tall with a muscled-up, athletic frame and long arms. A former four-star prospect out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, he was the no. 2 ranked safety in his class and the no. 43 player overall. He was a three-year starter for the Crimson Tide and tallied 254 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, six picks (three returned for touchdowns), and 10 passes defensed in 54 career games.  Battle is a versatile defender who lines up all over the formation and is asked to cover the slot, range in two-high looks, or play the deep middle. He’s reliable in coverage and has a natural feel for spacing to avoid ending up out of position or out of the play. He shows good awareness for route combinations and avoids getting beat over the top for the big play. He triggers on developing routes underneath and flies to the ball to make a play. He reads the quarterback’s eyes and anticipates throws. He pursues with a measured approach, keeping the ballcarrier in front to avoid jailbreak runs. He expertly avoids blocks and keeps himself clean, calmly tracking ballcarriers without over-pursuing. His length shows up at the catch point when he reaches through an opponent’s frame to knock the ball away or make the interception. He has the fluidity to flip his hips, carry backs out of the backfield, and stick with tight ends running the seam. He shows a good feel for when to look back for the football. He’s a fundamental tackler who breaks down and wraps up in space.  Battle lacks high-end speed and has just average range in coverage. He does well to avoid giving up the big play but doesn’t provide as many splash plays as you’d hope. He’s a solid tackler but not an intimidator over the middle."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Kendre Miller","year":2023,"rank":87,"height":71,"weight":215,"position":"Running Back","college":"Tcu","pros":"Miller has an NFL-ready frame and can create for himself, averaging 6.7 yards per rush over his career; he’s still not even 21 years old.","cons":"He lacks high-end speed, and an MCL injury prevented him from testing in the pre-draft process.","similar_player":"RHAMONDRE STEVENSON LITE","grade":"Junior","age":20.8,"main_selling_point":"BIG, POWERFUL BACK with quick feet and excellent balance; has the makeup to be a heavy-volume runner in the pros.","description":"Short-Area Quickness, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Miller is tall with a burly, muscular frame. A former three-star prospect out of Mount Enterprise, Texas, he was a three-year contributor at TCU and tallied 2,410 yards and 26 touchdowns in 33 career games, adding 29 catches for 229 yards and a score through the air. He posted his best season for the Horned Frogs in 2022, racking up 1,399 yards and 17 scores to go with 16 catches for 116 yards. Miller is a patient runner who consistently presses the line to wait for his rush lane to open up. He plants his foot when he sees a gap, using his typewriter feet to navigate traffic and avoid getting tripped up. He’s hard to bring down in space, using stiff arms and gyroscope balance to stay on his feet and pick up extra yards. He churns through contact and jukes laterally to make defenders miss in tight spaces, and he lowers his pads and drops the hammer in short-yardage and goal-line situations, showing a good nose for the end zone. Miller was the engine of the TCU run game, gaining 816 of his 1,399 yards after first contact, per PFF, while averaging 3.64 yards after contact per attempt. His 70 missed tackles forced tied for 12th in the country. He’s more of a between-the-tackles grinder, but he does surprise at times with his ability to hit the gas pedal and bounce runs to the edge. He was not heavily utilized in the passing game but showed some promise catching the ball, with soft hands and a feel for making defenders miss in space. Miller lacks high-end juice as a runner and was inconsistent with his vision and decision-making. There were times he saw things well and other times he’d run into the backs of his blockers. He is patient to a fault at times and occasionally looks to spin and juke away from contact instead of just powering forward to take what’s there. He hits the line of scrimmage a little high and opens himself up to take big hits. He had a couple drops in the passing game and caught just 29 passes in college. He had knee surgery late in the season and missed the national championship game."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Tyjae Spears","year":2023,"rank":88,"height":70,"weight":201,"position":"Running Back","college":"Tulane","pros":"Spears is a big-play threat who combines speed and elusiveness; he brings the skill set to make an impact both on the ground and in the passing game.","cons":"He may be viewed as a change-of-pace back only.","similar_player":"CHASE EDMONDS","grade":"Rs Junior","age":21.8,"main_selling_point":"ELECTRIC, MAKE-YOU-MISS BACK who runs with great burst and balance—but a lack of size could cap volume.","description":"Short-Area Quickness, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Spears is short and compact, and has a muscular lower half. A former three-star prospect out of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, he was a two-year starter for the Green Wave who rushed for 2,910 yards and 31 touchdowns in 34 career games, averaging 6.8 yards per rush over 427 career carries while adding 48 catches for 564 yards and three scores. Spears went out with a bang in 2022, rushing for 1,581 yards and 19 touchdowns along with 22 catches for 256 yards and two scores through the air, earning AAC Offensive Player of the Year and first-team All AAC honors. He was named Offensive MVP of the Cotton Bowl after rushing 17 times for 205 yards and four scores in a win over USC. Spears has lightning-quick acceleration. He shows the ability to absorb a glancing hit and spin away and regather himself to keep moving downfield. He uses typewriter feet in the hole to change direction quickly and accelerate into open creases, hurdling at the right moment to avoid defenders. On outside runs he shows the ability to pick the gap, plant his foot, and get downfield before stringing multiple moves together at the second level. His hesitation move leaves linebackers flatfooted and his smooth, gliding gait seems to surprise defenders when he shoots away from their pursuit angles. He is a hard runner for his size, consistently picking up an extra yard or two even after getting wrapped up. He’s difficult to knock back at contact. Spears shows reliable hands to catch swing passes and dump-offs, and brings twitchy jukes to make defenders miss after the catch. He bobs and weaves like a boxer after making the catch, dodging tackle attempts and leaving defenders grasping at air. He was one of the stars of the Senior Bowl. Spears is undersized and may never be viewed as a high-volume runner. He doesn’t pack much power and won’t be a pile pusher at the next level. He stumbles frequently when trying to make sharp cuts and there were times when he looked a little too tentative and got bogged down behind the line. He played against a lower level of competition in college. He posted just one season of high-end production."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Michael Wilson","year":2023,"rank":89,"height":74,"weight":213,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Stanford","pros":"Wilson has a big frame, runs crisp routes, and brings a mature, professional approach.","cons":"He’s been hurt for much of the past three seasons.","similar_player":"JOSH PALMER","grade":"Rs Senior","age":23.1,"main_selling_point":"SAVVY, GOOD-SIZED RECEIVER with quick feet and precise route-running skills who has struggled mightily to stay healthy.","description":"Smooth Footwork, Refined Technique, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Wilson is tall, and has a muscular frame and excellent body control. A former four-star prospect out of West Hills, California, he played five seasons for the Cardinal but struggled to stay healthy, appearing in just 14 games over his final three seasons there. After leading the team in catches (56) and yards (672) with five touchdowns as a sophomore, Wilson missed most of his junior season and the start of his senior year with a foot injury. He took the extra year of eligibility for COVID and returned in 2022, catching 26 passes for 418 yards and four touchdowns in six games before an undisclosed injury ended his season again. He finished his career with 134 catches for 1,662 yards and 11 scores in 36 games.  Wilson lines up all over the formation and can win outside and in the slot. He has very quick feet and uses sudden jukes and hand swipes to aid his release from the line. He discards press coverage easily and gets into his route. He brings precision footwork as a route runner, which helps him to separate at his route stem. He sells the double move well to open up downfield and tracks the ball on deep throws. He’s a big-bodied receiver and is a load to bring down at the catch point. He has shown the ability to make the first man miss and pick up chunks of yards in the open field once he gets a head of steam. Wilson is competitive on every snap and works hard as a run blocker. He showed the ability to position himself, grapple, and wall off defenders. Wilson was one of the most impressive receivers at Senior Bowl practices, consistently winning matchups, getting open, and catching the football. A former team captain, he brings a very businesslike approach. He has a serious, chip-on-his-shoulder demeanor. Wilson’s injury history is a big concern. He’s a fifth-year senior who is already 23 years old and never posted high-end numbers. He lacks elite speed and is more of a possession receiver than field stretcher."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jonathan Mingo","year":2023,"rank":90,"height":74,"weight":220,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Ole Miss","pros":"Mingo has an ideal blend of size and speed in a draft class chock-full of undersized pass catchers; he brings upside thanks to his athletic traits.","cons":"He never posted top-end numbers and is still developing as a route runner.","similar_player":"QUINCY ENUNWA","grade":"Senior","age":22,"main_selling_point":"BIG, VERSATILE PASS CATCHER with an ideal frame and lid-lifting talent downfield.","description":"Elite Athleticism, Pro-Ready Frame","scouting_report":"Mingo has a big, muscled-up frame with long arms and big hands. A former four-star prospect out of Brandon, Mississippi, he was a four-year contributor for the Rebels and totaled 112 catches for 1,758 yards and 12 touchdowns over four seasons. His best year came in 2022, when he caught 51 passes for 861 yards and five scores. A big, explosive athlete who ran a 4.46-second 40-yard dash and jumped 39.5 inches in the vert, he brings quick feet and blistering acceleration off the line, eluding press and getting into his route smoothly. He’s a fluid mover who sells his vertical stem before cutting sharply to create separation on slants and over routes. He can stack the corner and get over the top quickly, creating separation downfield (though accurate throws don’t come as often as you’d hope). He sells the double move beautifully, putting corners in a spin cycle, and he tracks the ball well downfield. He’s dynamic on screens and looks like a running back with the ball in his hands, making it tough for smaller defensive backs. He averaged 7.3 yards after the catch per reception in 2022, forcing 8 missed tackles, per PFF. As a blocker, he flashed the ability to punch into his opponent’s chest and lock in, working his feet to seal his target away from the play. He has the frame and strength to drive smaller corners off the line. While Mingo did set the Ole Miss record for receiving yards in a game, with 247 yards against Vanderbilt, his overall production was lacking. Despite playing four years, he never posted high-end numbers. His route tree is relatively basic—he was asked to run a lot of short hitch routes, screens, and slants in the Ole Miss offense—and he will have to develop more nuance in that area. He lacks high-end twitch and suddenness as a route runner. He missed seven games in 2021 due to a stress fracture in his foot, and he required a second surgery on the injury in April 2022."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Isaiah Foskey","year":2023,"rank":91,"height":77,"weight":264,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Notre Dame","pros":"Foskey is a high-end athlete with a prototypical frame who can make an impact on all four downs.","cons":"He’s stiff as a rusher and is inconsistent as a run defender.","similar_player":"EMMANUEL OGBAH","grade":"Senior","age":22.4,"main_selling_point":"PRODUCTIVE, VERSATILE EDGE DEFENDER who brings ideal size and great first-step quickness but lacks bend as a rusher.","description":"Pro-Ready Frame, Relentless Motor, Short-Area Quickness","scouting_report":"Foskey is tall, and has a tapered, muscular frame and very long arms. A former four-star prospect out of Concord, California, he was a two-year starter for the Fighting Irish, racking up 122 tackles, 31.5 tackles for loss, 26.5 sacks, and seven forced fumbles in 41 career games. His best season came in 2022, when he earned second-team AP All-American honors after tallying 14 TFLs, 11 sacks, and 33 pressures (PFF), and a forced fumble in 12 games. He’s a special teams standout who blocked four punts in his career.  Foskey is a versatile athlete who can line up at multiple spots on the defensive front. He brings the twitchiness to rush the passer from a two-point stance or move backward at the snap to carry a back or tight end up the field. He saw a few snaps lined up off the ball for the Fighting Irish, and moves about in space naturally. He has an explosive first step as a pass rusher and shows the ability to time the snap well to beat tackles out of their stance. He brings a good push-pull move to discard blocks. He has very quick feet and good short-area burst, and is a strong finisher who usually brings quarterbacks down once they’re in his grasp. Foskey uses a stab and long-arm on the edge to keep blockers at bay against the run. He keeps his eyes in the backfield and adjusts his positioning to make a play. He has the strength to forklift opponents back into the pocket and flashes the ability to dip his shoulder and slice into the backfield to blow up runs before they start. He hustles from the backside to chase down plays. Foskey is stiff-hipped and lacks the consistent bend to get back to the quarterback. He false steps at the top of his rush instead of planting his foot and shooting into the pocket. His rush too often stalls out. There are times he gets overaggressive as a rusher and ends up on the ground. He’s inconsistent setting the edge and getting off blocks, too often giving ground in the run game. He lacks the sand in his pants to consistently anchor. There are times he loses sight of the ball and lets runs spill outside. He will be a 23-year-old rookie."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Luke Schoonmaker","year":2023,"rank":92,"height":77,"weight":251,"position":"Tight End","college":"Michigan","pros":"Schoonmaker is a versatile and athletic Y tight end who can be an impact player in both the run and pass game.","cons":"He isn’t a big separator as a pass catcher and struggles in contested catch situations.","similar_player":"COLE KMET","grade":"Senior","age":24.5,"main_selling_point":"RELIABLE Y TIGHT END with blocking chops and the build-up speed to threaten the seam.","description":"Elite Athleticism, Pro-Ready Frame, Rare Versatility","scouting_report":"Schoonmaker is an excellent all-around athlete with a tall, muscular frame. A former three-star prospect out of Hamden, Connecticut, he was a two-year starter for Michigan and tallied 54 catches for 637 yards and seven touchdowns in his career. His best season came in 2022, when he reeled in 35 passes for 418 yards and three scores. Schoonmaker is a silky-smooth mover with good balance and speed. He is quick off the line, avoids jams and chucks, and takes long strides that allow him to cover a lot of ground on crossers and dig routes. He brings soft, reliable hands, dropping just two passes on 45 targets in 2022, per PFF. He has a big catch radius and the flexibility to go low to scoop a pass. He has a natural feel for spacing and giving his quarterback an option underneath. Schoonmaker spends much of his time attached to the line and brings a lot of experience as a blocker, both in the pass game and as a run blocker. He shows good knee bend to mirror and stay square, and is tenacious at the point of attack, working hard to sustain. He fights with his hands, and is always looking to reestablish his punch. He works his feet to square up and position himself to make the block, bringing upper-body torque to battle in the trenches. He churns his legs to create push off the line. Schoonmaker lacks twitch and separation skills at the top of his routes. He was mostly an underneath target for the Wolverines, and struggled in contested catch situations, catching just three of 12 contested targets in the past two seasons, per PFF. His height can be a detriment, and he can struggle to create leverage at the point of attack when attached inline. He’s a fifth-year senior who will turn 25 his rookie season."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Rashee Rice","year":2023,"rank":93,"height":73,"weight":204,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Smu","pros":"Rice is one of the relatively few big-bodied receivers in this class and boasts high-end leaping talent; he was the most productive receiver in the country on a per-game basis in 2022.","cons":"He’s limited as a route runner and is inconsistent with his hands technique.","similar_player":"BRANDON AIYUK","grade":"Senior","age":23,"main_selling_point":"BIG, SUPER-PRODUCTIVE PASS CATCHER with excellent body control and a penchant for the circus catch.","description":"Elite Athleticism, Short-Area Quickness, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Rice is tall, and has a muscular frame and explosive athletic traits. A former three-star prospect out of North Richland Hills, Texas, he was a four-year contributor for the Mustangs and racked up 233 catches for 3,111 yards and 25 touchdowns in 44 career games. His best season came in 2022, when he collected 96 catches for 1,355 yards (which ranked third among all receivers) and 10 scores. His 112.9 receiving yards per game was tops in the country. Rice lines up primarily outside, but he saw snaps all over the formation for SMU. He shows an ability to release off the line, using quick feet to juke defenders and an effective hesitation move to blow past them downfield. He brings explosive short-area quickness, and showed the ability to make the first defender miss after the catch. Rice, a dangerous vertical route runner, was frequently targeted on go routes downfield. He brings a big catch radius and the ability to pluck the ball away from his frame, regularly reaching back to grab an off-target pass or go up high to reel it in. He uses his frame to his advantage and knows how to box out at the catch point, exploiting his typical size advantage to keep defenders on his hip. He flashes excellent awareness for the sideline and for the back corner of the end zone, getting his feet down without shifting his focus from the ball. He saw 33 contested targets in 2022, tied for eighth most in the country, and caught 16 of them, per PFF. He was a regular chains mover for SMU, catching 56 first downs last year (tied for sixth). Rice ran a limited number of routes—frequently go routes and screens—and will need to develop his skills as a route runner. Both his ball security and hands were inconsistent. He will be a 23-year-old rookie."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Daiyan Henley","year":2023,"rank":94,"height":73,"weight":225,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Wsu","pros":"Henley combines physicality and toughness at the second level with the range to cover sideline to sideline.","cons":"He’s relatively raw at the position and needs to hone his play recognition and anticipation.","similar_player":"KWON ALEXANDER","grade":"Rs Senior","age":23.4,"main_selling_point":"TENACIOUS, HARD-CHARGING LINEBACKER with sideline-to-sideline speed and toughness as a tackler.","description":"Short-Area Quickness, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Henley has a ripped, tapered frame with long arms. A former two-star quarterback prospect out of Los Angeles, California, he started his career at Nevada and played receiver his first two seasons there, moving to safety in 2019 and then full time to linebacker in 2020. He took a sixth year of eligibility (due to COVID) and transferred to Washington State for the 2022 season, racking up 106 tackles, 12.0 tackles for loss, four sacks, three forced fumbles, and a pick in 12 games. Henley plays with an attacking mindset, bringing sideline-to-sideline range and high-end closing speed. He sifts through the trash at the second level and closes the gap on the ballcarrier, at times surprising them as he lays a big hit. He’s tough and physical as a tackler and plays with good quickness and flexibility. He flashes the ability to dip under blocks and slip into the backfield to blow up a play. He’s a blur off the edge as a blitzer and shoots through gaps to get into the backfield. Henley looks comfortable covering backs and has the reactive athleticism to carry pass catchers up the seam and hang with them step for step. He is an experienced special teamer who should contribute there early in his career.  Henley can be a beat late to react to plays and sometimes finds himself out of position. He loses track of the ball and takes the cheese with misdirection. He occasionally overruns gaps and gets sealed out of the play. He doesn’t always take on blocks with good leverage. He is a little stiff hipped when dropping back into coverage. He will turn 24 as a rookie."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Trey Palmer","year":2023,"rank":95,"height":72,"weight":192,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Nebraska","pros":"Palmer can do one thing all offensive coaches want: create explosive plays downfield. He is, at worst, a receiver opponents need to account for.","cons":"His hands are inconsistent, and he did not excel in combat catch situations; he’s a one-year wonder.","similar_player":"NELSON AGHOLOR","grade":"Senior","age":22,"main_selling_point":"FIELD-TILTING PASS CATCHER with the track speed to take the top off a defense.","description":"Field-Tilting Speed, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Palmer has an angular, athletic frame and plays with top-shelf speed. A former Louisiana high school state champion sprinter in both the 100 meters (as a senior) and 200 meters (all four years), he was a four-star prospect out of Kentwood, Louisiana. He started his career at LSU (where he also ran track), tallying 41 catches for 458 yards and three touchdowns in 23 games over three seasons before transferring to Nebraska. He broke out in a big way in 2022, grabbing 71 catches for 1,043 yards and nine touchdowns. Palmer was the straw that stirred the drink for the Cornhuskers offense; he accounted for nearly 40 percent of the team’s 2,650 total passing yards. And despite opponents knowing that he was the main target through the air, he was extremely efficient, averaging 3.26 yards per route run—which ranked sixth in the country among players with at least 50 targets, per PFF.  Palmer is a smooth mover with explosive home-run speed, and he operated primarily out of the slot (66 percent of snaps, per PFF). He shows the ability to consistently get behind a defense, running the post route to get over the top or separating from hapless defensive backs on deep crossers. He is dangerous on the double move and burns overeager defenders on those routes (all too often he didn’t get the ball in those situations, though, and he would’ve put up even bigger numbers with better QB play). He was utilized on screens and end arounds, and he used his long strides to eat up ground and destroy pursuit angles. Knowing he’ll get lit up, he shows courage over the middle to make the catch. And he brings a good feel for getting open against zone looks, settling into the soft spot and giving his quarterback an option underneath. He offers punt and kick return value and returned both for touchdowns at LSU.  Palmer has straight-line speed but is not super sudden or shifty in the open field. He’s a body catcher with unreliable hands, notching 10 drops on the year and coming down with just seven of 23 contested targets, per PFF. He posted just one year of high-end production."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Israel Abanikanda","year":2023,"rank":96,"height":70,"weight":216,"position":"Running Back","college":"Pitt","pros":"Abanikanda combines ideal size with high-end speed; he’s a big play waiting to happen and is just 20 years old.","cons":"He’s not a tackle breaker and may be viewed as only a committee back at the next level.","similar_player":"MEGA RAHEEM MOSTERT","grade":"Junior","age":20.5,"main_selling_point":"HARD-CHARGING AND HIGHLY PRODUCTIVE RUNNER with a scintillating blend of size and speed; an explosive home-run hitter.","description":"Elite Athleticism, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Abanikanda has a slender, cut-up frame and runs with blazing speed. A former high school sprinter and three-star prospect out of Brooklyn, New York, he was a two-year starter for Pitt and rushed for 2,177 yards and 28 touchdowns in 30 career games, adding 38 catches for 354 yards and three scores through the air. He put together his best season in 2022, tallying 1,431 yards and tying for the national lead with 20 rushing touchdowns (he added a receiving score too). Abanikanda is a slashing runner with top-tier acceleration and high-end speed. He brings a one-cut-and-go style on stretch runs to the outside, waiting for his gap to open before planting his foot and getting downhill in a blink. He’s a hard charger downhill whose sudden movement gives him access to small slivers of space in the defensive line. He shows good patience to follow his blockers and wait for the hole to open up, chopping his feet quickly to pick his way through the trash. He uses a hesitation rocker step to get linebackers false-stepping before screaming right by. He does well to fall forward through contact and has a nose for the end zone. He brings special teams value too; he returned 19 kickoffs over the past two seasons, averaging 22.8 yards per return while taking one back to the house. Abanikanda is slender and a little bit leggy as a runner, possessing a thinner-than-ideal lower half. He doesn’t play to his size and isn’t a big pile pusher. He looks a little clunky when he tries to stop and change directions quickly, and he did not break many tackles in college, averaging just 2.67 yards after contact per attempt, which tied for 133rd among 168 rushers with at least 100 carries in 2022, per PFF (he ranked 108th in elusive rating). His passing game utility is a big question mark too. His hands are unreliable, and he totaled just 38 receptions in college."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Davis Allen","year":2023,"rank":97,"height":78,"weight":245,"position":"Tight End","college":"Clemson","pros":"Allen catches everything in his vicinity and should be immediately useful as a big red zone threat.","cons":"He lacks juice; he never posted high-end numbers as a pass catcher.","similar_player":"DALTON SCHULTZ","grade":"Senior","age":22.2,"main_selling_point":"SMOOTH PASS-CATCHING TIGHT END with good length, a huge catch radius, and vise-grip hands.","description":"Sure Hands, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Allen is tall, with an athletic build and big hands. A former three-star prospect out of Calhoun, Georgia, he was a two-year starter who totaled 88 catches for 951 yards and 12 touchdowns in 54 career games for the Tigers. His best season came in 2022, when he collected 39 receptions for 443 yards and five touchdowns.  Allen is a smooth athlete with a huge catch radius and a flexible frame that he uses to reach up high and away from his body and reel in passes. He was detached from the formation on 45 percent of plays, seeing plenty of snaps in the slot (37 percent) or out wide (8 percent). He’s a good athlete, and despite his disappointing long speed (he ran a 4.84-second 40-yard dash), he posted a strong 10-yard split (1.59) and good leaping numbers (38.5-inch vert and 10-foot broad jump) that highlight his short-area burst and catch radius. A former high school hooper who lives above the rim in contested catch situations, he came down with 11 of 12 contested catch targets in 2022 (92 percent) and 17 of 20 in the past two seasons (85 percent), per PFF. He registered just one drop on 51 total targets. Allen plays with excellent body control and shows smooth transitions from catch to run, collecting the football, gathering his feet, and moving downfield with no wasted movement. He flashed the ability to leave defenders in the dust on out-and-up double moves. He puts in effort as a blocker and can get a defender sealed off away from the play in space.  Allen is a good athlete in the short area, but he won’t take the top off a defense. He brings pedestrian twitchiness as a route runner and can get held up in his route by physical defenders. He’s a good blocker in space but is inconsistent when tasked with in-line duties."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Zach Evans","year":2023,"rank":98,"height":71,"weight":202,"position":"Running Back","college":"Ole Miss","pros":"Evans is a big-play creator with twitchy movement skills and tackle-breaking talent.","cons":"He’s unreliable as a pass catcher and won’t fit in every scheme.","similar_player":"RONALD JONES, BUT IN A GOOD WAY","grade":"Junior","age":21.9,"main_selling_point":"EXPLOSIVE, SLASHING RUNNER who rips through tackles and strings moves together at the second level.","description":"Field-Tilting Speed, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Evans is tall with an athletic, muscular build and a powerful lower half. A former five-star prospect out of Houston, Texas, he ranked as the no. 2 running back in the country and was the 16th-ranked player overall in his class. He started his career at TCU and was an immediate contributor there, rushing for 1,063 yards and nine touchdowns to go with 18 catches for 206 yards and a score in his first two seasons (15 games). He transferred to Ole Miss for 2022, rushing for 936 yards and nine touchdowns along with 12 catches for 119 yards and a score through the air. Evans is loose-hipped and runs with a no-effort gait. He brings turbocharged acceleration to hit his top speed quickly and employs a slashing, downhill style to slalom through the line and into the second level. He’s deceptively fast in space, with long strides that cover a lot of ground, allowing him to cut away from defenders and access holes that might not be there for slower-to-react backs. He’s a powerful runner who rips through arm tackles and whose quick-twitch movement skills help him avoid direct hits. He consistently churns his legs through contact and falls forward for extra yards. He’s slippery when contacted, and he shows instincts for getting himself over the line to gain. He’s best going north to south, but when he cuts outside, he can access the corner and beat defenders to the edge. He wasn’t always consistent in catching the ball, but he can do damage after the catch. He has meat on the bone as a pass catcher. Evans runs with an upright style, and that leaves him open to big hits. He’s inconsistent at beating the first defender in the short area. He’s not very patient in pressing the line, instead preferring to take the handoff and mash the gas pedal. Evans isn’t a pile-pushing type of back, and he hasn’t seen much utilization in the passing game."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Kayshon Boutte","year":2023,"rank":99,"height":71,"weight":195,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Lsu","pros":"Boutte came into last season on a trajectory for superstardom; a team may gamble that he can return to his earlier form.","cons":"His production and explosiveness were severely diminished in 2022, and his effort ran hot and cold.","similar_player":"ROBERT WOODS","grade":"Junior","age":20.9,"main_selling_point":"BOOM-OR-BUST PASS CATCHER with explosive playmaking traits—but a concerning drop-off in production last season.","description":"Instinctual Playmaking, Short-Area Quickness","scouting_report":"Boutte has a thick, muscular build and loose, twitchy movement skills. A former high school track star and five-star prospect out of New Iberia, Louisiana, he ranked as the no. 2 receiver in the country and 24th-ranked player overall, per 247Sports. He hit the ground running for the Tigers, posting 45 receptions for a team-best 735 yards and five scores as a true freshman. He also set the SEC record for receiving yards in a game (with 308 yards against Ole Miss). He started strong again in his sophomore campaign, scoring nine touchdowns in six games, but a broken ankle ended his season, and he underwent surgery in the offseason to correct it. He came into 2022 as one of the most highly touted receivers in college, but things quickly fell apart: He got off to a slow start in a new offense under head coach Brian Kelly, struggled with drops, exhibited bad body language, and at one point scrubbed all mentions of LSU from his social media accounts after a tough loss to Florida State. He improved throughout the year but finished with just 48 catches for 538 yards and two touchdowns in 11 games. After announcing that he planned to return to LSU for 2023, he reversed course and declared for the draft. He’s now one of the most intriguing and high-variance players in this class. Boutte has experience lining up all over the formation, and he split time on the outside and in the slot in his first two seasons before moving primarily into the slot in 2022. He is sudden off the line and gets himself free quickly, varying his release to keep opponents guessing. He can be formidable running the slot fade and proved to be a dangerous red zone option, showing the ability to discard coverage and play through contact in the end zone. He flashes excellent body control and focus at the catch point, going high or low to bring in off-target throws. He’s an elusive yards-after-the-catch creator and transitions from catch to run seamlessly, sinking his hips and using quick feet to stutter and juke and avoid low tackles before accelerating to top speed. He looked explosive after the catch in his first two seasons at LSU before his numbers dropped off in 2022. He shows good awareness and anticipation in scramble drill plays and keeps working to get open when the initial play design doesn’t work.  Boutte’s focus seems to drift at times, and his effort and hands are unreliable. He had some ugly drops on tape and didn’t come down with the ball in traffic as much as you’d hope. He runs a relatively limited route tree and was utilized far more in the slot and on short and intermediate routes in 2022. His performance last season almost surely caused his stock to crater, and his poor numbers in the vertical and broad jumps at the combine didn’t help. The team that picks him will be betting that it can turn him into the player we saw in 2020 and 2021—and some may not be willing to make that wager."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Nathaniel Dell","year":2023,"rank":100,"height":68,"weight":165,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Houston","pros":"Dell is an electric pass catcher who separates easily and creates the big play; he offers return-game value too.","cons":"He’s, like, really tiny.","similar_player":"DEONTE HARTY","grade":"Senior","age":23.4,"main_selling_point":"LIGHTNING-QUICK AND ÜBER-PRODUCTIVE PLAYMAKER who puts cornerbacks in a blender—but his lack of size is a major question mark.","description":"Short-Area Quickness, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Dell is short, with a thin, slight frame and short arms. A former two-star prospect out of Daytona Beach, Florida, he was lightly recruited, so he started his career at Alabama A&M, transferring to Independence CC after one injury-shortened season. He led his new team in receiving and earned a three-star juco rating, eventually choosing and transferring to Houston. Dell went on to be a three-year starter for the Cougars, racking up 228 catches for 3,155 yards and 32 touchdowns in 35 games. He led the country in both receiving yards (1,398) and touchdowns (17) in 2022.  Dell has nitrous-oxide-boosted acceleration and plays with springy athleticism. With sudden jukes and lightning-quick feet, he’s able to get off the line cleanly and efficiently. He lined up all over the formation but primarily played in the slot, showing the ability to create easy separation at the top of his route stem. He eats up ground at the snap, forcing opponents to open their hips and declare their intentions early. He attacks this leverage, getting cornerbacks turned around as they look to anticipate his routes. He’s able to hit the brakes on comeback routes and present himself as a target for his quarterback, and he consistently gets over the top on double moves. He’s dangerous on slot fades and crossers, and he tracks the ball over his shoulder well. He brings the runaway speed to separate when the ball is in flight. Dell can make hay after the catch, changing direction quickly to elude would-be tacklers. And he adds value as a returner, with experience returning kicks and punts.  As you’d expect with a 165-pound player, Dell comes with size and durability concerns. He struggles to discard physical press coverage at times and will likely be viewed as only a slot player at the next level. He has a small catch radius, and ball security has been an issue; he had nine drops in 2022 along with three lost fumbles. He ran a fairly basic route tree and tested slower than you’d hope for a guy his size, notching a 4.49 in the 40-yard dash. Dell’s lack of bulk could mean he maxes out as a WR3 or return specialist. He will be a 24-year-old rookie."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Caleb Williams","year":2024,"rank":1,"height":73,"weight":214,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Usc","pros":"Williams has top-tier arm talent and a natural feel for navigating the pocket to keep a play alive; when structure breaks down, he’s a special playmaker.","cons":"He doesn’t play on time consistently enough and leans too much on his improvisational talent.","similar_player":"THAT ACCORDION GUY WHO PLAYS VIVALDI","grade":"Junior","age":22.4,"main_selling_point":"YOU RECOGNIZE THE SONG, but you’ve never really heard it played this way.","description":"Instinctual Playmaking, Arm Strength, Trick-Shot Artist, Infinite Upside","scouting_report":"You ever had one of those moments when you see someone do something new and weird and even though you’re not sure what exactly it is you’re watching, you know it’s awesome? That you might be witnessing a savant at work? That’s how I felt the first time I stumbled upon this video of Alexander Hrustevich playing Vivaldi’s “Winter” on the bayan accordion. That’s also how I felt the first time I watched Caleb Williams play quarterback. Williams is one of the most exciting quarterback prospects in recent memory. It’s not just because of his high-end physical traits or his top-shelf production over the past three seasons or because of his list of awards and accolades. He’s exciting because of the unorthodox style in which he plays: an off-beat, dazzling riff on quarterbacking that’s defined by out-of-structure brilliance and impossible-arm-angle throws that make you sit up in your chair. It’s a style that can make him very difficult to defend and one that could make him the next NFL superstar. But it’s also a style that comes with plenty of big question marks. Williams has below-average height but a thick, muscular build and a rocket launcher for an arm. His arm talent is one of his defining features: He can throw frozen ropes to all three levels of the field; he flashes touch on deep shots; and he can get the ball where he wants it to go from pretty much any platform—whether he’s off-balance, falling away, getting tackled, or even jumping up in the air, he’s able to whip the ball downfield with velocity. Williams’s other defining feature is his sandlot improvisational skills when pressure arrives or when the play breaks down. He’s drawn comparisons to Patrick Mahomes for his ability to keep plays alive, buy himself an extra beat, then make ludicrously difficult throws into impossibly small windows. Those plays also highlight Williams’s rare field vision and his talent at throwing on the move; the former Heisman winner brings extraordinary upper-body torque to make throws while running outside the pocket. Williams seems to be most comfortable when structure breaks down—and while he’s always first looking to throw downfield, he’s also a twitchy scrambler with very good balance and body control to make defenders miss in the open field. He turns what look to be sure sacks into positive gains. The style in which he plays—and the way he can turn nothing into something, evading a gaggle of oncoming pass rushers to find a man downfield—reminds me a lot of Kyler Murray.  It’s not that Williams can’t or won’t play in structure (and on straight dropback throws of less than 2.5 seconds, he notched a PFF passing grade of 89.7 over the past two seasons, fourth best in the Power Five). He shows good accuracy and anticipation as a thrower when he hits his back foot and gets the ball out. And he flashes the ability to navigate the pocket to avoid pressure to keep designed plays alive. But his penchant—and maybe even preference—for holding onto the ball and trying to make out-of-structure miracles happen will be a huge double-edged sword that could get him into trouble in the NFL. Those plays are fun to watch, but there were times when I found myself getting frustrated that he wasn’t getting the ball to open receivers. He plays with very little semblance of rhythm. He holds the ball for far, far too long (his average time to throw was 3.16 seconds, sixth-longest among quarterbacks with 200 pass attempts in 2023, according to PFF), and the biggest challenge he’ll face in the pros will undoubtedly be balancing that out-of-structure talent with a bigger focus on playing on time and avoiding sacks (he took 35 of those in 2023, 11th most in the FBS). Williams is almost surely going to have to speed up his process—his 21.9 percent pressure to sack rate (per PFF) is concerning, and points to the fact that he often tries Houdini escapes to try to make something out of nothing.  Williams showed some erratic accuracy on deep shots this year and seemed to press at times and to try to do it all himself, which led to bad decisions and bad throws (particularly in USC’s loss to Notre Dame). He’ll need to improve his discipline in taking what the defense gives him, checking down and living to see another play."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Marvin Harrison Jr.","year":2024,"rank":2,"height":76,"weight":205,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Harrison basically checks every box teams are looking for at receiver, combining elite speed and length with technical skill as both a route runner and catcher; it also doesn’t hurt that his dad is in the Hall of Fame.","cons":"He tends to play a little too tall and isn’t a big threat to break tackles in the open field. He dropped too many passes in 2023.","similar_player":"LIKE IF MARVIN HARRISON SR. HAD A REALLY TALL SON","grade":"Junior","age":21.7,"main_selling_point":"TOTAL PACKAGE PASS CATCHER with a rare combination of power and grace.","description":"Elite Athleticism, Sure Hands, Instinctual Playmaking, Refined Technique","scouting_report":"Harrison is one of the best wide receiver prospects in years. He has a tall, slender frame and combines excellent length, twitchy movement ability, and top-tier ball skills. He glides off the line of scrimmage and eats up the cornerback’s cushion quickly, bringing the speed to take the lid off a defense. He runs with smooth, long strides to pull away from defenders and tracks the ball beautifully downfield. Despite his high center of gravity, he can sink his hips and snap off his routes, creating separation in the short and intermediate areas. Harrison showcases incredible concentration, refined hand technique, and excellent body control when catching the ball; he has the flexibility to go down to dig out low balls; he twists and contorts to reach back for passes that come in behind him; and he can spin in the air to make a grab without losing his balance or momentum, hitting the ground running to pick up yards after the catch. He gives his quarterback a big target to throw to in distress, works back to his quarterback on scramble drill plays, and has strong hands to snatch the ball in traffic. He has a knack for finding the end zone, with 29 touchdowns over the past two years. He’s very strong (per Bruce Feldman’s 2023 College Football Freaks List, he bench-presses 380 pounds and squats 500 pounds) and puts in effort as a blocker, walling defenders off and running his feet.  Harrison tends to run routes a little bit upright and lacks the elite short-area twitch to create instant separation. He’ll never be a big tackle breaker after the catch, with just five missed tackles forced on 67 catches last year, per PFF. He dropped six passes last season (an 8.2 percent drop rate), which was double the number of drops he recorded in 2022."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Brock Bowers","year":2024,"rank":3,"height":75,"weight":243,"position":"Tight End","college":"Georgia","pros":"Bowers is an explosive vertical playmaker and a Mack truck after the catch, capable of creating chunk gains every time he touches the ball.","cons":"He’s a bit undersized and could be viewed as a tweener; he may need to land with a team that has a creative plan to use him in the offense.","similar_player":"DALLAS CLARK","grade":"Junior","age":21.3,"main_selling_point":"TWITCHY, VERSATILE PASS-CATCHING TIGHT END with rare run-after-the-catch talent. If a creative schemer gets his hands on this dude, it’s gonna be fun to watch.","description":"Instinctual Playmaking, Short-Area Quickness, Rare Versatility, Got That Dog in Him","scouting_report":"Brock Bowers plays football exactly like you’d think someone named Brock Bowers would play football. The Georgia star is a rugged, rough-and-tumble pass catcher with a muscular frame and explosive movement skills. He’s an extremely versatile playmaker who lines up all over the formation (with 40 percent of his snaps coming from the slot and another 11 percent from out wide) and is deployed to create mismatches and generally cause havoc for opposing defenses as both a pass catcher and blocker. Bowers gets out of his stance and off the line smoothly against tight press looks, using his quick feet and strong hands to discard press or reroute attempts. He immediately threatens the seam when lined up inside and is dangerous on isolation routes on the outside, torching slow-footed linebackers with explosive speed or overpowering smaller defenders with his size and physicality.  Bowers has turbo-boosted acceleration and is exciting with the ball in his hands; he is frequently used on screens and sweep plays, where his top-tier twitchiness and creativity in space show up. He beats pursuit angles and rumbles around like a runaway beer truck, leaping over defenders or bowling right through them. He averaged 8.7 yards after the catch per reception in 2023, per PFF, which ranked sixth among TEs in the FBS (minimum 25 targets), and tallied 18 missed tackles forced (second among TEs in the FBS) on the year. He has a big catch radius, excellent body control, and a feel for getting his feet down on sideline throws.  As a blocker, Bowers puts in good effort and is effective in space, where he engages and sustains blocks on the move. He can get overwhelmed and fall off blocks when asked to block in-line, though, and he’s below average in size and bulk when it comes to traditional Y tight ends. His tweener size makes him more landing-spot dependent than some other tight ends in this class; he’ll ball out if he lands with a creative, out-of-the-box offensive coordinator who knows how to get him the ball on zone beaters, iso routes, crossers, and schemed touches. If his new team tries to make him more of a traditional, in-line TE, his transition to the pro level could take longer. A severe ankle injury he suffered in 2023 could be a concern."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Drake Maye","year":2024,"rank":4,"height":76,"weight":223,"position":"Quarterback","college":"North Carolina","pros":"Maye is big, has a strong arm, and brings a playmaker’s mentality; he has the moldable traits to develop into a top-10 quarterback.","cons":"He plays out of control at times and tries to do too much.","similar_player":"JUSTIN HERBERT","grade":"Rs Sophomore","age":21.6,"main_selling_point":"BIG, STRONG SIGNAL-CALLER WITH A RARE COMBINATION of prototypical size, high-end arm talent, and a splash of out-of-structure playmaking.","description":"Pro-Ready Frame, Arm Strength, Instinctual Playmaking, Infinite Upside","scouting_report":"Maye checks almost every box on the list of tools and traits you'd put together if you were building the ideal pocket passer: He has excellent height, a well-built frame, a strong arm, and the athleticism to make second-reaction plays. A two-time team captain, he plays with a steady demeanor, calm helmet, and balanced footwork as he operates from the pocket. He plays on time and typically knows where his outlets are. He shows a good feel for operating in a muddied pocket, keeping his eyes downfield as he senses pressure and climbing up or strafing laterally to buy himself time. Maye throws with an over-the-top motion and puts a lot of zip on his passes. He can drive the ball on a line on deep outs, put velocity on his deep bombs, and attack tight windows down the seams. He is capable of throwing the ball deep even when forced off-platform and has flashed the ability to speed up his motion when he needs to get the ball out quickly without resetting his feet. Maye throws accurately on the move and shows the ability to twist his torso and generate torque even when moving to his left. Maye is at his best when he can slice and dice a defense as a rhythm passer, but he does bring some out-of-structure playmaking skills to the table; on a red zone play against Pitt last year, he was running to his left on a designed keeper, and when the defense closed in, he flipped a left-handed TD pass to an open man in the end zone. He has shown the ability to diagnose and attack defensive weaknesses, and, at times, he changes protections or calls audibles at the line. He collected 34 big-time throws in 2023, per PFF, second only to Michael Penix Jr. in the FBS. Maye is a good athlete who can pick up chunk yards when he’s flushed out of the pocket. He can be utilized on designed quarterback runs, where his long strides help him pick up chunks of yards. He’s effective as a runner in the red zone and scored 16 rushing touchdowns over the past two years.  While Maye has a very low turnover-worthy play rate, per PFF (just 1.9 percent, tied for seventh lowest among FBS QBs with at least 200 dropbacks), there were times he seemed to force throws into coverage. He played hero ball at times, trying to do too much, and that led to turnovers. There were a few plays in which he seemed to predetermine throws. His decision-making under pressure was spotty; he averaged just 6.7 yards per attempt under pressure last year, per PFF, throwing seven touchdowns and five interceptions (for a 69 passer rating). He took 29 sacks in 2023 (tied for 20th in the FBS) and his pressure-to-sack rate was 18.8 percent, which could point to his issue with defaulting to trying to make the big play. He’ll need to work on taking quicker dump-off options instead of always trying to push the ball downfield. Maye has a slightly elongated windup and lackadaisical release at times, and sometimes he trusts his arm strength too much, attempting ill-advised throws across his body. His accuracy downfield can be a little hit-or-miss, and his ball placement isn’t always pinpoint. He tends to miss high on deep outs and corner routes, airmailing passes over the head of his target."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Malik Nabers","year":2024,"rank":5,"height":72,"weight":200,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Lsu","pros":"Nabers is a field-tilting speed merchant with big-play talent and elite production; he has rare, explosive traits that help him separate both before and after the catch.","cons":"He’s still raw and needs to develop more discipline as a route runner.","similar_player":"RICKY BOBBY","grade":"Junior","age":20.7,"main_selling_point":"HE JUST WANTS TO GO FAST.","description":"Field-Tilting Speed, Elite Athleticism, Infinite Upside, Got That Dog in Him","scouting_report":"Nabers is a big play waiting to happen. The LSU star is an explosive, twitched-up wideout with a muscular frame and long arms. He averaged 17.6 yards per catch in 2023, thanks to both his lid-lifting speed and dynamic, afterburner-boosted acceleration, which helps him pick up chunks of yards after the catch. Nabers’s suddenness is his signature trait; he’s extremely quick in the short area and not only gets up to top speed in the blink of an eye but also boasts top-notch deceleration. He threatens to run right past defenders but can instantaneously hit the brakes to create separation, snapping off curl routes, dig routes, and comebacks that leave corners spinning and flailing. He’s tough to stick with on two-way option routes, and the way he stutters, cuts, and blows past coverage makes him look like a point guard who’s beating a defender off the dribble. He’s quick footed and elusive after the catch.  Nabers is a constant threat to get deep past the defense (with nine touchdown catches of 20-plus yards in 2023, second most nationally) and brings good body control and competitiveness at the catch point. He shows his hands late in his route, reaching up to snag the ball before the trailing cornerback knows it’s coming. He has a savvy feel for the scramble drill and works hard to find the soft or vulnerable spot in the defense so that his quarterback has a target. He can line up both outside and in the slot. He puts in effort as a blocker in the run game. He’s still just 20 years old (he’ll turn 21 in July). When you’re watching Nabers, it’s hard not to think of another former LSU superstar, Ja’Marr Chase. Chase is a little bit more powerful, but both players bring rare explosiveness and big-play talent to the field.   Nabers gets pushed off his route by physical corners at times and had moments when he needed to show better sideline and end-line awareness and discipline (i.e., not getting his feet down). He gets ahead of himself occasionally, slipping and stumbling when running outbreakers—he could stand to clean up his footwork as a route runner. He got a ton of free releases at the line at LSU (with a 54 percent slot rate, per PFF) and will have to prove he can consistently beat press at the next level."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Rome Odunze","year":2024,"rank":6,"height":75,"weight":212,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Washington","pros":"Odunze is a hyperproductive pass catcher with the size of a no. 1 receiver in the NFL; he’s dangerous deep and wins at the catch point.","cons":"He needs to refine his route running; he lacks explosiveness after the catch and isn’t going to be a dynamic weapon there.","similar_player":"DAVANTE ADAMS","grade":"Junior","age":21.8,"main_selling_point":"BIG, BALL-WINNING RECEIVER WHO MAKES PLAYS at all three levels; has the speed to make plays deep and the strength to come down with the ball in traffic.","description":"Instinctual Playmaking, Pro-Ready Frame, Smooth Footwork, Sure Hands","scouting_report":"Odunze is a twitchy pass catcher with a big, muscular frame and very strong hands. The Huskies star shows very good start-stop acceleration as a route runner and runs a mean curl route, stopping on a dime to let cornerbacks run by. He’s a big-play threat who can take the lid off the defense, and he scored six touchdowns on passes of 20-plus yards in 2023 (tied seventh nationally). Odunze tracks the ball beautifully, creating separation late in his route with shoulder bumps or subtle push-offs. He brings top-shelf body control and balance, with the ability to jump and spin and catch the ball before adjusting his feet to land and keep running downfield. Odunze catches the ball away from his frame and excels in contested catch situations (he caught nine of 14 contested catch passes on deep throws last year), regularly overpowering or boxing out opponents to give himself leverage at the catch point. He runs through arm tackles after the catch and was frequently used on screen plays, weaving his way through traffic to pick up chunks of yards. He has a good feel for zones, anticipating the soft spots in the coverage before settling down and giving his quarterback an open target. He works hard in the run game, using physicality to punch and wall off opponents. He’s reliable and consistent, with just three drops on 140 targets last season, per PFF. Odunze occasionally gets hung up on physical press at the line; he’ll need to continue to develop his release package to keep corners guessing. His route running is unrefined at times; he’ll juke back and forth at the stem of his route and end up running right into the defender. He will need to continue to develop more discipline and nuance in his cuts and footwork. He could stand to work hard to get open in scramble drill or off-schedule situations."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Laiatu Latu","year":2024,"rank":7,"height":77,"weight":259,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Ucla","pros":"Latu is a remarkably slippery pass rusher who consistently beats blocks with savvy hand-fighting techniques; he’s one of the most consistently disruptive defenders in the country.","cons":"Some teams may give him a medical red flag because of his history with a neck injury.","similar_player":"JEAN-CLAUDE VAN DAMME","grade":"Senior","age":23.3,"main_selling_point":"EXPLOSIVE PASS RUSH TECHNICIAN with extraordinary hand-fighting skills and a tenacious demeanor.","description":"Pass-Rush Talent, Instinctual Playmaking, Relentless Motor, Got That Dog in Him","scouting_report":"Latu plays as if he’s spent the last month training blindfolded in Bloodsport. The UCLA star has a rugged frame and rushes the passer with excellent first-step burst and elite hand-fighting skills. He uncoils out of his stance and slaps, chops, and swats away opponents’ hands with a full array of clubs in his bag as a rusher. He uses swim moves, cross chops, side scissors, hump moves, push-pull moves, a bounding Euro-step move, a bull rush, and an effective spin move, among others—and that well-developed repertoire has helped him displace opponents’ momentum and lead the country in pass-rush win rate (40.7 percent) in true pass set situations last year, per PFF. Latu gets after the passer with ferocious intensity and a nonstop motor, showcasing turbo acceleration and good bend when turning the corner. He’s a flexible athlete who can dip his shoulder, plant his foot, and flatten to the quarterback.  Latu primarily lines up outside but does see some snaps inside rushing against guards, who consistently struggle to deal with his quickness, burst, and handwork. He also has some experience spot dropping in space. Against the run, Latu does a good job establishing leverage and stacking his opponent, using his strong, powerful hands to shed blockers. He’s a supreme hustler and never gives up on a play.  Latu lacks elite length for the edge rusher position and may lack the bulk to consistently play inside. There are times when he gets too high at the snap and is pushed off the ball against the run. His medicals will be the biggest question in his evaluation, though, and teams will have to dig into a neck injury that caused him to temporarily retire from football in 2021."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Olumuyiwa Fashanu","year":2024,"rank":8,"height":78,"weight":312,"position":"Tackle","college":"Penn State","pros":"Fashanu is a top-tier pass protector at left tackle who combines excellent length with nimble feet; he’s a plug-and-play starter on the offensive line.","cons":"He tends to lunge in the run game, causing him to fall off blocks.","similar_player":"RONNIE STANLEY","grade":"Junior","age":21.3,"main_selling_point":"AGILE, RELIABLE BLINDSIDE PROTECTOR with excellent length and light feet.","description":"Pro-Ready Frame, Smooth Footwork, Refined Technique","scouting_report":"A tackle-needy team could plug Fashanu into its offensive line right away. The Penn State standout has a high-cut, muscular frame, long arms, and extremely nimble feet. He pass blocks from a balanced stance, keeping his knees bent and back flat. He has twitchy movement skills, sliding and mirroring effortlessly. He uses a strong punch to the inside shoulder to lock out his arm and keep pass rushers at bay, grappling with his outside hand to maintain leverage and keep opponents off his frame. He’s very good with his hand fighting and never seems to panic. Fashanu has a flexible upper half and has shown the ability to bend and twist while staying engaged in his blocks, keeping his feet moving even when he loses initial leverage. He absorbs the bull rush and drops his weight to hold his ground, readjusting his hands and digging his heels in to keep his quarterback clean. He anticipates spin moves well and rarely allows inside counter moves. He shows excellent awareness for looping rushers into his area.  In the run game, Fashanu has a quick first step and the movement skills to reach second-level opponents. He flashes good footwork, pivoting and sealing the backside of run plays. He targets and stacks defenders and churns his feet to move them off their spot. He fires out of his stance and creates movement on down blocks. He’s rarely driven back off his spot. He’s very strong and made Bruce Feldman’s Freaks List with reported bests of 405 pounds on the bench press, 605 pounds on squats, and 350 pounds on power clean.  While he’s typically reliable in pass protection, there were a few plays when Fashanu was a beat late picking up outside rushers. He occasionally pops up too upright against speed rushers, causing him to lose his leverage. In the run game, he sometimes gets out over his skis when engaging defenders at the second level, getting caught leaning and failing to sustain his block."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Joe Alt","year":2024,"rank":9,"height":81,"weight":321,"position":"Tackle","college":"Notre Dame","pros":"Alt possesses top-tier length, nimble feet, and NFL bloodlines; he’s a day one starter at left tackle.","cons":"He gets caught leaning and falls off blocks; he’s so tall, he occasionally loses leverage.","similar_player":"TAYLOR DECKER, PAUL BUNYAN","grade":"Junior","age":21.1,"main_selling_point":"SKY-SCRAPING LEFT TACKLE with a combination of elite length and quick feet that makes him tough to run around.","description":"Short-Area Quickness, Smooth Footwork, Infinite Upside","scouting_report":"You know the old cartoon trope in which the older brother sticks out his hand and puts it on his angry little brother’s forehead, keeping the little guy at arm’s length to keep him from connecting on punches? That’s a little bit what it’s like watching Alt in pass protection. He is extremely tall, with a well-built, athletic frame and long arms. He often towers over his opponents and knows how to use his length to his advantage, blocking from a wide triple-threat stance with his arms locked out to the chest of opposing pass rushers. The son of a 13-year NFL veteran and two-time Pro Bowler at left tackle, John Alt, the Notre Dame standout has light feet and mirrors well, showing good balance and reactive athleticism to maintain proper angling to the pocket. He employs a solid inside hand punch and stays balanced throughout his pass set, using his good core strength and upper body torque to sustain blocks even when he loses an initial step. Despite his height, he plays with good leverage. He can survive the bull rush by chopping his feet and digging his heels in. Alt washes defenders down the line on down blocks in the run game. He’s quick out of his stance and moves easily in space, targeting and contacting second-level defenders before running his feet to drive them into the next dimension.  At times, Alt looks a little too passive in pass protection, waiting a beat too long to catch pass rushers instead of getting his hands out to initiate contact. He occasionally struggles with the speed rush to the high side. If he misses his punch, he can end up lunging and falling off-balance. He has a high center of gravity and can get caught playing too tall."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jayden Daniels","year":2024,"rank":10,"height":76,"weight":210,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Lsu","pros":"Daniels is a prolific, playmaking quarterback who is accurate and aggressive pushing the ball downfield; he’s a force multiplier in the run game.","cons":"He has a thin frame and opens himself up to devastating hits; he lacks elite arm strength and is already 23 years old.","similar_player":"ROBERT GRIFFIN III","grade":"Senior","age":23.3,"main_selling_point":"DYNAMIC, SUPER-PRODUCTIVE DUAL-THREAT SIGNAL-CALLER with a beautiful deep ball and electric running talent.","description":"Field-Tilting Speed, Instinctual Playmaking, Option Threat, Gamer","scouting_report":"Daniels put together one of the most magnificent statistical performances in college football history en route to a Heisman Trophy in 2023. He passed for 3,812 yards with 40 touchdowns and just four picks to go with 1,134 yards and 10 scores on the ground. He led the country in total yards (4,946), yards per game (412.2), yards per play (10.7), and total touchdowns (50). Pretty good!  The LSU star is tall, with a slender frame, quick release, and aggressive mentality—as both a passer and runner. He is silky smooth in his dropback and plays with a calm helmet in the pocket, staying balanced and ready as he goes through his progression. He looks to push the ball downfield and was one of the best deep ball passers in the country, tallying 27 big-time throws (tied for fourth in the FBS) and 22 touchdowns (first) with just one turnover-worthy play on passes of 20-plus yards, per Pro Football Focus. He’s especially potent on passes deep down the sidelines, where he shows Russell Wilson–esque touch and accuracy on moon shots down the field. He throws with ease on the move and can make plays outside the pocket.  Daniels was incredibly efficient playing from clean pockets in 2023, notching FBS bests in both passer rating (146.2) and average yards per attempt (11.5), per PFF. Critically, though, he was very good under pressure, too, finishing with a 123.5 passer rating (second to Bo Nix) on those plays and tossing five touchdowns with no picks while averaging 11.1 yards per attempt (first). When the play or protection breaks down, he shows instincts for moving to avoid pressure; he’s very quick in the short area and makes it hard for defenders to get their hands on him, frequently slipping through cracks before juking defenders in space. Once he’s out of the pocket, he can score from pretty much anywhere on the field. He’s not quite Lamar Jackson as a runner and scrambler, but he’s just a tier below; he takes great angles, varies his speed, jukes defenders out of their socks, and can hit the turbo booster to scoot through holes that you didn’t think were there. He’s slippery and quick when used on designed run game concepts, and his speed changes the way defenses have to line up against him. His extensive experience could be a big draw for teams looking to hit the ground running in 2024; Daniels is a five-year starter with 55 games and nearly 1,500 pass attempts on his résumé.  While Daniels flashes very good accuracy on deep shots, he has average arm strength, and his passes lack top-tier velocity. He can make every throw, but the ball tends to hang—and that’s an issue that’s exacerbated when he’s not balanced. There are times when he leaves throws behind his receivers, and he sprays the ball when his feet aren’t set. His scrambles typically turn into runs, and he may need to work to extend plays as a passer more often. He has a slender frame and may need to bulk up at the next level, especially if he’s going to be used as a dual-threat QB. He doesn’t always protect himself when running and opens himself up to massive hits at times."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Terrion Arnold","year":2024,"rank":11,"height":72,"weight":189,"position":"Defensive Back","college":"Alabama","pros":"Arnold’s a stingy defender who consistently makes plays on the ball; he has a tenacious on-field demeanor.","cons":"He’s very grabby in coverage and may need to play more disciplined downfield.","similar_player":"DARIUS SLAY","grade":"Rs Sophomore","age":21,"main_selling_point":"BALL-HAWKING COVER CORNER WHO EXPERTLY POSITIONS HIMSELF to make plays downfield and consistently gets his hands into the catch point to knock down the pass.","description":"Smooth Footwork, Refined Technique, Coverage Chops","scouting_report":"Arnold has a tapered, muscular frame with long arms. He’s a fluid athlete who changes direction effortlessly and plays all over the defensive secondary, with experience both outside and in the slot. In press looks, he plays in a low, balanced stance, showing loose, flexible hips to turn to run with receivers. He’s always deliberate with his footwork and has plenty of speed to carry receivers downfield on vertical routes. He stays in phase, in an opponent’s hip pocket, and flashes a good feel for looking back at the right moment to make a play on the ball. He punches and slaps through the catch point, knocking down passes and making it difficult on receivers to hold on to the ball. Arnold is comfortable in half-turn technique in off-coverage looks, keeping his head on a swivel in zone to anticipate and pick up routes into his area. He shows good spatial awareness to split the difference between receivers when defending flood concepts, keeping him in position to make plays on the ball. He breaks on passes before they’re even thrown. He racked up five interceptions in 2023, which ranked tied for third nationally. He turns 21 in March. Arnold is aggressive when playing downhill against both the run and screens. He ducks under and around block attempts to make the tackle. He tallied 18 stops in 2023, according to PFF, and consistently puts himself in position to make plays. He takes good angles in pursuit and is mindful of not overrunning the play.  Arnold can be susceptible to hook routes and comebacks, either giving up too much space or taking a few too many extra steps to stop in order to get back to the ball. He’s very grabby in coverage downfield and may need to rein his aggression in a little at the next level. He’ll occasionally give up too much cushion when playing in the slot, allowing for yards after the catch."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Quinyon Mitchell","year":2024,"rank":12,"height":72,"weight":195,"position":"Defensive Back","college":"Toledo","pros":"Mitchell is a good-sized, physical corner who plays with anticipation in coverage and has proven ball-hawking skills.","cons":"He played with a lower level of competition; it could take him a little time to adjust to a big jump in opponent talent.","similar_player":"MARCUS PETERS","grade":"Junior","age":22.7,"main_selling_point":"EXPLOSIVE, HIGHLY COMPETITIVE DEFENSIVE BACK with ball-hawking instincts in coverage and physicality as a tackler.","description":"Elite Athleticism, Coverage Chops, Got That Dog in Him","scouting_report":"Mitchell has a rocked-up, tapered frame and long arms. He’s an extremely explosive athlete whose short-area burst, excellent leaping ability, and top-end speed show up on tape. He plays with an aggressive and physical style and was very productive for Toledo, tallying 13 pass breakups in 2022 (fourth in the FBS) and another 14 in 2023 (second) to go with six interceptions over the past two years. In press coverage, Mitchell smoothly flips his hips to stay step for step with a receiver downfield, and he has plenty of makeup speed to get back into the play if he gives up initial separation. He’s very comfortable in off coverage when looking in at the quarterback. He baits quarterbacks into making throws before jumping the route. He plants himself into receivers’ hip pockets and makes plays on the ball, leaping up to bat passes away. He is very disruptive at the catch point and attacks the football with absolute authority, forcefully clubbing or raking at the ball to knock it away. He’s a savvy defender who is able to anticipate routes and react before the ball is thrown. He shows awareness of double moves, using his quick feet and reactive athleticism to stay close in coverage. He has quick footwork and the agility to plaster to receivers during scramble drill plays, staying in lockstep with his opponent until the play is over. He did not surrender a touchdown in 2023, per PFF.  Mitchell is a strong tackler who hits hard and wraps up. He transitions from backpedaling to flying downhill in a blink, showcasing elite click-and-close reaction time. He hustles to chase the ballcarrier down. He lines up on both sides of the field and has seen snaps at corner, over the slot, and, a handful of times, lined up in the box.  In zone looks, Mitchell too often assumes help is coming over the top or from the middle and lets the receiver in his area run free. Can give up separation in man-coverage looks. His aggressive nature comes back to bite him at times when he overplays routes or gets himself out of position. He played at a lower level of competition in the MAC, and his opponents will take a big jump at the next level."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Byron Murphy Ii","year":2024,"rank":13,"height":73,"weight":297,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Texas","pros":"Murphy is an explosive interior rusher with good power and a nonstop motor; he’s a tone-setter on the defensive line.","cons":"He’s undersized and lacks length.","similar_player":"JUSTIN MADUBUIKE","grade":"Junior","age":21.6,"main_selling_point":"EXPLOSIVE, HIGH-ENERGY PASS RUSHER WHO CREATES HAVOC on the interior using a quick first step and powerful punch.","description":"Bulldozer Power, Pass-Rush Talent, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Murphy has a burly, broad-shouldered frame and lines up at multiple spots on the line, typically seeing action on the interior. He plays low and uncoils quickly out of his stance, showing excellent lateral agility, bounding into gaps and slicing away from offensive linemen. He can cross the face of an offensive lineman in a blink, disrupting blocking schemes and mucking up the pocket. He has a quick first step and gets underneath the pads of opposing linemen, lifting them up, keeping his feet churning, and driving them forcefully back into the quarterback. He’s good with his hands and plays with a tenacious style, constantly ripping, swiping, and chopping at opponents’ arms to dislodge or deflect blocks. He uses a strong club move and arm over swim move to shoot into the backfield. He gets offensive linemen lunging using an effective push-pull move. Murphy was fifth among all interior defenders in 2023 with 45 quarterback pressures, per Pro Football Focus, and ranked second in both pass rush win rate (30.4 percent, minimum 100 pass rush snaps) and pressures (27) in true pass set situations.  Murphy is disruptive against the run, using a strong punch to stack opponents while staying ready to react to the ballcarrier. He pushes linemen off their spots to blow up rush lanes. He generates leverage at the point of attack, getting low, digging his heels in, and holding the line. He’s a competitive, high-motor player. He sticks with the play and uses top-tier burst to chase down ballcarriers.  Murphy lacks prototypical height and length. He can get washed out of a play if he snaps up too high initially. He gets out over his skis occasionally when he shoots forward at the snap, losing his balance and playing out of control. He’s super aggressive, but that could make him susceptible to traps. He strains against double-teams and can be pushed down the line due to his lack of size."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Troy Fautanu","year":2024,"rank":14,"height":76,"weight":317,"position":"Tackle","college":"Washington","pros":"Fautanu is tough and physical and has a versatile skill set; he has the quick feet and movement skills to play left tackle but the temperament and strength to play at guard.","cons":"He occasionally comes in too hot and falls off blocks; some teams may see him as only a guard.","similar_player":"ALIJAH VERA-TUCKER","grade":"Junior","age":23.5,"main_selling_point":"RUGGED, QUICK-FOOTED OFFENSIVE LINEMAN who blocks with plenty of vinegar; has the body type and demeanor to play at both tackle and guard.","description":"Short-Area Quickness, Smooth Footwork, Rare Versatility","scouting_report":"Fautanu is tall, with a well-built, sturdy frame. He’s a quick, light-footed mover who glides into his pass set effortlessly and mirrors skillfully. He takes good angles to match Wide-9 rushers on the edge, showing the lateral range to match speed rushers step for step. He forcefully punches his opponents’ chests and employs a strong grip to stay engaged. He keeps his feet moving throughout the play, helping him to stay balanced and avoid being pushed back into the pocket. Fautanu is a good hand fighter who stays balanced while punching, establishes leverage, and resets his hands throughout the rep. He blocks with a calm demeanor and shows good awareness for picking up stunts and reacting quickly. He’s aggressive and tenacious in both the run and pass game, and when he’s uncovered, he looks for someone to hit.  In the run game, Fautanu plays with heavy hands, striking opponents in the chest before running his feet to drive them away from the ball. He brings the balance and body control to reach and seal defenders in zone looks and climbs quickly downfield to make second-level blocks. He is a finisher who drives opponents into the ground and looks to completely erase the guy he’s blocking from the play. He played primarily at left tackle for the Huskies but also saw action at left guard, giving him the potential to play in multiple spots at the next level.  There are times when Fautanu struggles to sustain blocks all the way through the whistle, falling off and letting his opponent slice free. His high-motor, aggressive nature can be a double-edged sword and makes him susceptible to rip and push-pull moves when he gets too far out over his skis in looking to land his punch. He’ll need to balance aggression with discipline at the next level."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jer'zhan Newton","year":2024,"rank":15,"height":74,"weight":304,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Illinois","pros":"Newton is a relentless and tone-setting interior pass rusher who consistently creates havoc in opposing backfields.","cons":"He’s undersized and may need to play with a little more discipline.","similar_player":"GENO ATKINS","grade":"Junior","age":21.6,"main_selling_point":"TWITCHED-UP INTERIOR RUSHER WHO SLICES INTO THE POCKET with quickness, power, and an arsenal of pass-rush moves.","description":"Pass-Rush Talent, Bulldozer Power, Relentless Motor, Got That Dog in Him","scouting_report":"Newton has a stout, rotund frame and a powerful lower half. He plays low and with superior leverage, exploding out of his stance to shoot through gaps and disrupt the pocket. Lining up primarily at the three-technique spot (the outside shoulder of the guard), he boasts extraordinary lateral burst, using that to bound from gap to gap. Newton is excellent with his hands, employing a variety of pass rush moves (including the club/rip, cross chop, long-arm stab, and hump move) to shed blocks and frequently leave opponents lunging and falling forward. He’s relentless with his bull rush, driving opponents off the line and into the quarterback’s lap. Newton is a tenacious and slippery pass rusher who is rarely stymied or stalemated. He always hustles from snap to whistle and brings an intimidating presence to the defense. When he gets a chance to hit the quarterback, he makes the most of it, unleashing devastating forearm shivers to the chest or two-hand punches to put passers on their backs.  Newton’s best when he’s rushing the passer, but he’s effective against the run, too. His ability to penetrate the line at the snap consistently disrupts rush lanes and makes ballcarriers change their path. He stacks and sheds while keeping his eyes in the backfield, discarding a block at the right moment to bring the ballcarrier down.  Newton’s aggression can be used against him, and teams look to mitigate his impact by trapping him or running screens away from his side. He brings such an attacking mindset that he doesn’t always sniff out misdirection or constraint plays, which plays into the hands of the offense. There are times when he tries to move laterally and gets slowed down and moved out of the play. He lacks prototypical size and length, and his tackle radius is smaller than average. He may need to be more disciplined with the manner in which he hits quarterbacks if he is going to avoid flags in the NFL."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jc Latham","year":2024,"rank":16,"height":78,"weight":342,"position":"Tackle","college":"Alabama","pros":"Latham has a massive frame and plays with ruthless physicality; he’s got quick feet in pass protection and is a road-grading run blocker.","cons":"He can be susceptible to lunging and falling off blocks; he’s a right tackle with zero starts on the blind side.","similar_player":"TAYLOR MOTON","grade":"Junior","age":21.2,"main_selling_point":"JUMBO-SIZED RIGHT TACKLE WITH SURPRISINGLY NIMBLE FEET; he plays with sumo-wrestler leverage and blocks with wrecking-ball power.","description":"Smooth Footwork, Bulldozer Power, Short-Area Quickness","scouting_report":"Latham sports a big, burly frame with tree trunk legs and long arms. He is smooth and controlled in his pass set, showing quick feet, good knee bend, and a flat back while mirroring on the edge. He is good with his handwork, calmly punching with his inside hand to latch on to opposing pass rushers while using his outside hand to adjust to any moves or chops. He shows good balance and ballast to recover from initial bull rush, absorbing his opponent’s punch while digging his heels in to slow the rush. Latham shows good awareness in picking up stunts, and keeps his eyes open for looping rushers to his side. He plays with excellent upper-body torque, locking on to his opponent with strong hands and twisting them off their feet when they get too high. He has vice-grip hands.  Latham brings bulldozer power in the run game, regularly decleating defenders who get in his way. He drives down and scoops defenders off the line, creating huge gaps for running backs to run through. He’s a finisher who looks to bury opponents in the ground and seems to take great pleasure in delaying their return to a standing position. He moves his feet once he’s locked onto a block and doesn’t stop until the whistle blows. Despite his height, he plays with great leverage to uproot defenders and clear the way for the running back.  Latham can get caught lunging if he misses his punch, sending him off-balance and off his block. Savvy defenders can bait him into lunging and overextending. He is occasionally susceptible to speed off the edge, and resorts to bear-hugging or putting defenders in headlocks. He’ll over-set at times to combat this, and allow pressure to sneak back inside. He doesn’t have experience at left tackle."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Cooper Dejean","year":2024,"rank":17,"height":73,"weight":203,"position":"Defensive Back","college":"Iowa","pros":"DeJean is an explosive athlete who is sticky in coverage and a tone-setter against the run; he has experience lining up at multiple positions in the secondary.","cons":"He doesn’t always find the ball on deep passes downfield; he’s coming off a broken fibula.","similar_player":"KENDALL FULLER","grade":"Junior","age":21.2,"main_selling_point":"PLAYMAKING BALL HAWK WITH GOOD SIZE, high-end athletic traits, and instincts in coverage; has the versatility to play multiple roles in the secondary.","description":"Elite Athleticism, Coverage Chops, Rare Versatility","scouting_report":"DeJean has a well-built, muscular frame and twitchy movement skills. The former Hawkeyes star plays with a tenacious, physical style and an aggressive attitude. He’s a versatile defensive back who lined up primarily at outside cornerback for Iowa last year but saw a lot of action over the slot and in the box in 2022. He’s comfortable playing in press looks and has the speed and reactive athleticism to cover from a trailing position. He has the quick footwork to turn and run with receivers and is sticky in coverage, mirroring opponents through their route stems without losing a step. DeJean is very good in off-coverage looks, playing in half-turn technique with his eyes to the quarterback. He’s a savvy player who identifies play designs before the snap and understands route concepts, showing excellent anticipation in coverage and as a blitzer. He shows good awareness for spacing in zone, picking up receivers coming into his area while communicating with his teammates. He splits the difference between two routes when there are multiple opponents in his area and is quick in his click and close, with no wasted steps or movement. He shows the ability to plaster to and stick tight with a receiver in the scramble drill. He showed good ball skills in coverage, totaling seven picks over the past two seasons (three of which he returned for touchdowns) to go with 13 passes defensed. He surrendered zero touchdowns on 388 coverage snaps in 2023, per PFF. DeJean is tenacious in run defense, fighting hard to get off blocks and avoid getting sealed out of the play. He’s got a nose for the ball and arrives with some punch. He’s not afraid to fly downhill and lay a big hit. He has the size and physical style to play multiple spots in the secondary. He offers special teams value and averaged 13.1 yards per return on 31 punts over the past two seasons.  DeJean doesn’t always get his head turned around when trailing in coverage. He occasionally bites on double moves. He has some lateral tightness when covering man-to-man; he loses his footing or gives up separation when defending whip routes and two-way goes. He broke his fibula in November and missed the remainder of the season."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Dallas Turner","year":2024,"rank":18,"height":75,"weight":247,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Alabama","pros":"Turner is an explosive edge rusher with three years of proven production; he’s capable of affecting all three downs.","cons":"He’s a little undersized and cedes ground at the point of attack; he may need to bulk up at the next level.","similar_player":"JOSH SWEAT","grade":"Junior","age":21.2,"main_selling_point":"SPRINGY EDGE RUSHER with a complement of effective moves; a high-motor playmaker who is disruptive against both the pass and run.","description":"Short-Area Quickness, Elite Athleticism, Pass-Rush Talent","scouting_report":"Turner has a tapered, high-cut frame with long arms. Rushing from both a two- and three-point stance, he brings an explosive first step to immediately challenge the edge. To keep opponents guessing, he uses a number of pass rush moves, including an explosive spin move, an effective chop and club move, and a good inside counter move, when he jukes outside before bounding back inside. He can convert speed to power with a long-arm stab and bull rush. Turner dips his shoulder to rip his arm through a defender and break into the pocket, and he’s a flexible athlete who can get low and bend at the top of his rush. He brings tremendous closing speed to quickly close the gap on the quarterback or ballcarrier. He makes a lot of plays in the backfield against both the pass and run.  Turner is a fluid athlete who can turn and run with running backs out of the backfield, and he is an effective spy when shadowing mobile quarterbacks. He chases down scramblers and shows good hustle on the backside of plays, tracking down ballcarriers who cut back toward him. He’s generally disciplined with his positioning as an edge setter and avoids letting runs spill past him.  Turner lacks size and doesn’t have much sand in his pants when taking on blocks; he may need to put on some mass at the next level. He can struggle to disengage when opposing tackles get into his body and wash him away from the play. He is susceptible to being overpowered at the point of attack."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Taliese Fuaga","year":2024,"rank":19,"height":78,"weight":324,"position":"Tackle","college":"Oregon State","pros":"Fuaga is a smooth but powerful athlete who mirrors on the edge and employs a strong punch; he moves bodies in the run game and could offer the versatility to play on the interior at the next level.","cons":"He occasionally gets beaten to the edge and thrown off-balance trying to react; some teams may view him as a guard only.","similar_player":"MATTHEW BERGERON","grade":"Rs Junior","age":22,"main_selling_point":"STURDY, QUICK-FOOTED RIGHT TACKLE who mirrors well, keeps his hands working, and plays with a salty demeanor; brings possible positional versatility.","description":"Short-Area Quickness, Smooth Footwork, Got That Dog in Him","scouting_report":"Fuaga is a tall, powerfully built offensive lineman with light feet and good range when asked to pull or move out into space. He shows some twitchy movement skills in his pass set and consistently stays calm, methodical, and balanced when mirroring on the edge. He is smart with his hands and avoids lunging, rarely overloading his punch to get himself off-balance. He reacts to his opponents’ pass-rush moves with ease, setting and resetting each hand independently to keep himself clean and in control. He keeps working to establish leverage throughout the rep. Fuaga shows excellent awareness for stunts and looping rushers and deftly adjusts his angle to pick them up without giving up too much space for an inside counter.  Fuaga creates movement in the run game, washing defensive linemen out of the play on down blocks. He drives defenders away from the action and keeps his feet running through the whistle. He swiftly climbs to the second level to target and seal defenders from the play. He hits like a cinder block when he contacts second-level defenders, sending them flying off their feet. Fuaga shows lateral range in zone blocking schemes to reach blocks on the backside of runs, quickly getting out of his stance to pivot and seal. He plays with an aggressive mentality, constantly looking for work when he’s uncovered. While all 25 of his college starts came at right tackle, he has the core strength, awareness, and demeanor to be an effective interior lineman.  Fuaga is occasionally a beat slow out of his stance at the snap, allowing rushers to overtake his outside shoulder. He can be vulnerable to the bull rush when he’s trying to avoid getting beaten to the edge. He needs to sustain better at the top of his pass set; he turns his hips and allows himself to be pushed past the pocket and out of the play."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Amarius Mims","year":2024,"rank":20,"height":80,"weight":340,"position":"Tackle","college":"Georgia","pros":"Mims has a rare combination of size, length, and movement skills; he flashes elite potential in both pass protection and run blocking.","cons":"He’s very inexperienced and will need time to develop at the next level.","similar_player":"PHIL LOADHOLT","grade":"Junior","age":21.5,"main_selling_point":"MASSIVE RIGHT TACKLE WITH IMMENSE SIZE AND POWERFUL HANDS to dominate opponents in both the run and pass game; though he’s raw, he brings high-upside traits.","description":"Pro-Ready Frame, Smooth Footwork, Infinite Upside","scouting_report":"Mims has a mountainous, muscular frame with pythons for arms. He moves smoothly for a big man, showing foot quickness and fluidity in his pass set. His combination of elite length, wide base, and athletic movement skills makes him a big challenge for pass rushers to run around. He brings a flexible upper half and the ability to absorb long-arm stabs from pass rushers without giving up ground. He shows awareness of spacing and splits, pinching down when outside rushers break inside and closing gaps that opponents could slip through. He knows how to use his size advantage, striking with strong hands to latch on and keep opponents at bay. He mirrors well, reacting quickly to spins and counters to keep himself positioned to maintain leverage and make the block. In the run game, Mims can generate movement at the point of attack. He pushes defenders off their spots and clears out run lanes. He moves nimbly in space and shows quickness to reach, pivot, and position himself to make seal blocks on the edge. He’s ruthless on the second level and annihilates defenders who try to get in his way.  Mims is very raw, with just eight career starts. He plays too high at times in the run game, which makes him susceptible to being pushed out of the way by better-leveraged opponents. He leans and lunges when he misses with his hands. He gets top-heavy and bends at the waist if he loses a step on his opponent. He missed several games in 2023 due to a high ankle sprain."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"J.j. Mccarthy","year":2024,"rank":21,"height":75,"weight":219,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Michigan","pros":"McCarthy is a confident, aggressive passer who attacks the middle of the field and thrives out of structure; he’s clutch on high-leverage downs.","cons":"He’s thin framed and inconsistent with his ball placement; he was not a high-volume passer at Michigan.","similar_player":"A SPRITELY KIRK COUSINS","grade":"Junior","age":21.2,"main_selling_point":"CONFIDENT POINT GUARD-STYLE QUARTERBACK with an audacious streak on money downs and in scramble-drill situations.","description":"Instinctual Playmaking, Refined Technique","scouting_report":"McCarthy has a slender frame, a live arm, and the functional speed to make plays out of structure and in the run game. The former Michigan star plays with a balanced base, chopping his feet to keep himself ready to deliver a pass downfield even when strafing and moving around. He shows a good feel for negotiating a muddied pocket; he climbs when he needs to and uses subtle slides to avoid the rush and buy himself time. He’s comfortable playing under center and in play-action looks. He throws on time and in rhythm, hitting his back foot and getting the ball out. McCarthy was not a volume passer for the run-heavy Michigan offense, but he was excellent on third downs and in high-leverage situations for the national champions. He is an aggressive thrower and will rip a pass into tight coverage—and he stares down the gun barrel to get a throw off even when he knows he’s going to get hit. He threads the needle on seam passes, making throws into tight windows when a defender’s back is turned. He’s very comfortable attacking the middle of the field, leads his receivers away from coverage, and puts the ball where only his guy can get it. He’s dangerous on the move, particularly when drifting to his right, and keeps his eyes downfield to try to make a play even when things break down. He helped guide Michigan to the College Football Playoff in two straight years and finished his college career with a 27-1 record as the Wolverines starter (and his reputation as a winner, right or wrong, could play heavily with some teams). McCarthy has a very slight frame and will likely need to bulk up at the next level. His accuracy is hit-or-miss at the intermediate and deep levels, and he has the tendency to throw slightly behind his targets on crossing routes, negating chances for yards after the catch while opening himself up to potential turnovers. There are times when he puts too much mustard on easy throws and ends up spraying the ball or making it tough on his receiver. He’ll need to continue to learn to vary his velocity and throw with more touch. He mostly got away with it in college, but his decision-making isn’t always sound—he made a few reckless cross-body throws into the middle of the field that could end up as turnovers at the next level."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Brian Thomas Jr.","year":2024,"rank":22,"height":76,"weight":205,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Lsu","pros":"Thomas is an explosive playmaker with the speed to take the lid off the defense; he scores a lot of touchdowns.","cons":"He’s unrefined as a route runner and operated mainly as a vertical threat; he posted just one season of top-end production.","similar_player":"CHRISTIAN WATSON, KENNY POWERS ON A JET SKI","grade":"Junior","age":21.5,"main_selling_point":"FIELD-TILTING TOUCHDOWN-MAKER WHO BURNS PAST DEFENSIVE BACKS and tracks the ball beautifully; his speed makes him dangerous after the catch.","description":"Field-Tilting Speed, Sure Hands, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Thomas is a twitched-up, explosive pass-catcher with a tall, tapered frame and long arms. He’s a dangerous big-play threat (17.3 yards per catch in 2023) who uses sudden burst and long strides to chew up green on vertical routes. He gets on top of corners with ease. The way Thomas effortlessly glides past defenders conjures images of a stoic Kenny Powers, majestically ripping around a lake on his purple and gold jet ski. Thomas has an innate feel for timing his head- and shoulder-shakes on post and corner routes to get defensive backs off balance or force them to flip their hips prematurely. He tracks the ball beautifully over his shoulder. He caught 17 touchdowns in 2023, most in the FBS.  Thomas is elusive after the catch, capable of turning, juking, and accelerating away from defenders. He’s really dangerous on crossing routes, and when he hits the gas, he looks like he was shot out of a cannon as he outruns pursuit angles and turns upfield for big gains. He was utilized on sweeps and end-arounds, showing vision to make plays in space. Opponents clearly respect his speed, which helps him have success on comebacks and hook routes. Thomas is unrefined as a route runner and wasn’t asked to run a super diverse route tree, primarily operating as a vertical field-tilter. There were times when he showed his hands early with the ball incoming, alerting trailing defenders to the pass. He too often got caught up in the trash over the middle of the field and thrown off his routes. Will need to be more disciplined navigating traffic. He loafs at times when the play wasn’t designed to go his way, running his routes at half speed."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Chop Robinson","year":2024,"rank":23,"height":75,"weight":254,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Penn State","pros":"Robinson has ludicrous burst and bend off the edge; he brings elite potential with some development.","cons":"He never posted high-end numbers at Penn State and could need a few years to develop his pass-rush plan.","similar_player":"BRIAN BURNS","grade":"Junior","age":21.3,"main_selling_point":"TWITCHY, EXPLOSIVE EDGE RUSHER WITH EXCEPTIONALLY RARE athletic traits and upside through the roof—but underwhelming college numbers.","description":"Elite Athleticism, Short-Area Quickness, Relentless Motor, Infinite Upside","scouting_report":"Robinson has a muscular, tapered frame with long arms and plays with an extraordinarily souped-up burst. He uncoils out of his stance at the snap, exploding off the line to give him a near-instantaneous advantage over the tackle. His first two steps are often enough to get him to the high side of the tackle, and he shows good bend to dip and rip under a block. He has an effective inside counter move, faking outside before juking back to the inside to take advantage of the respect tackles give his speed. He brings lightning-quick hands as a rusher, employing scissors and cross-chop moves to swipe and discard an opposing offensive lineman’s hands and send them lurching forward. Robinson brings a good push/pull move to shoot into the pocket and converts speed to power with his bull rush. When he can land a two-hand punch and drive his feet, he sends offensive linemen right into the quarterback’s lap.  Robinson is very active and tenacious off the edge, never settling for a stalemate. He plays with the pedal to the metal at all times. He gets low and takes on blocks with good leverage. He fires hands out into opponents and stacks them, using his powerful upper-body torque to wrench tight ends and offensive linemen out of his way so he can make the tackle. He takes edge-setting duties seriously, locking out his arms while positioning himself to turn the running back inside. He is a fluid mover who is very comfortable in space when asked to drop into zones.  Robinson’s production was disappointing relative to his explosive traits (just four sacks in 2023 and 11.5 sacks in three seasons). He didn’t finish his rush and get the quarterback consistently. When he looks to dip low to get into the pocket, he can open himself up to the opposing tackle’s hands. He gets pushed out of the way and tangled up when trying to execute moves. He needs to continue to develop his pass-rush repertoire. He may need to bulk up and add some weight to really make an impact in the pros."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Graham Barton","year":2024,"rank":24,"height":77,"weight":313,"position":"Tackle","college":"Duke","pros":"Barton is a steady, easy-moving technician on the offensive line who blocks with a feisty demeanor and fundamental positioning; he brings potential multi-position versatility.","cons":"He lacks the length to play at left tackle and is likely to be viewed as an interior lineman only.","similar_player":"MITCH MORSE","grade":"Senior","age":21.9,"main_selling_point":"RUGGED, ATHLETIC LEFT TACKLE who blocks with consistent technique, good balance, and strong hands; he profiles as an interior lineman in the pros.","description":"Smooth Footwork, Refined Technique","scouting_report":"Barton has a muscular, well-built frame and plays with light feet and good balance. He mirrors smoothly and quickly reacts to inside countermoves. He brings a quick, measured punch at the snap, shooting his hands into opponents’ chests to stun them at the point of attack. He has good balance to recover when he misses on his punch and does well to avoid overextending himself. He has a strong grip and latches on to opponents, consistently controlling the rep from start to finish. Barton explodes out of his stance in the run game and brings the fight to his opponent. He has quick feet and a flexible lower half that allow him to swiftly establish position, reaching and sealing on the backside to open up cutback lanes. He’s an athletic mover who effortlessly glides to the second level. He churns his feet to drive opponents off the ball and does well to keep them centered throughout the snap.  There are times Barton’s punch lands wide, which allows opponents into his body and to establish leverage. He lacks length and struggles with speed off the edge—he oversets and opens himself up to inside countermoves—and it’s expected that teams will view him as an interior player only. He has limited experience on the inside (five starts at center as a freshman), so he may need some ramp-up time to make the move to center or guard."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jared Verse","year":2024,"rank":25,"height":76,"weight":254,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Florida State","pros":"Verse is a powerful, twitchy pass rusher with proven production and a motor that runs hot.","cons":"He’s inconsistent in the run game. He’ll be a 24-year-old rookie; is he maxed out in his development?","similar_player":"KWITY PAYE","grade":"Rs Junior","age":23.4,"main_selling_point":"BIG, EXPLOSIVE EDGE RUSHER WHO SHOOTS INTO THE POCKET with a combination of power and technique; brings a nonstop motor and intimidating presence to the defense.","description":"Short-Area Quickness, Relentless Motor, Bulldozer Power","scouting_report":"Verse is a powerfully built pass rusher with a rugged, muscled-up frame. He lines up primarily on the edge but brings the size, power, and quickness to line up inside and shoot gaps against guards. He explodes off the line with a well-timed first step, and uses his arms like swords, chopping away at the opponent’s hands, keeping them off his frame. Verse is a slippery rusher who plays with a relentless, tenacious style; offensive linemen really struggle to latch onto him. He has an effective cross-chop move to bound past opponents on the high side, and a good Euro-step move to counter inside. He leans on an effective spin move and uses jab steps and jukes to go full matador, strafing quickly to let offensive linemen fly by him. Verse converts speed to power with a powerful bull rush, walking opponents directly into their quarterback or knocking them back on their ass outright. Verse racked up 62 pressures in 2023, tied for fifth most among edge players, according to PFF. He also tallied 24 stops. He’s a high-motor defender who refuses to give up on the play, chasing quarterbacks or ball carriers at full speed until the whistle blows. He stacks and sheds quickly when run blockers show up to seal him off, and has a powerful upper body to absorb hits and redirect the force. He hits like a ton of bricks when he gets the opportunity.   Verse can be a little clunky with his footwork, and will lose his balance when fighting through a block. He’s occasionally a beat slow to diagnose where the ball has gone. He overplays his gap and gets inside too far at times, letting runs spill to the edge. When he times the snap right, he can win the edge, but will need to further develop consistency throughout the game. He overruns the pocket and gets washed into the backfield at times."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Kool-aid Mckinstry","year":2024,"rank":26,"height":72,"weight":199,"position":"Defensive Back","college":"Alabama","pros":"McKinstry combines good size with the versatility to play both press- and off-coverage looks; he’s a battle-tested two-year starter.","cons":"He struggles to turn his head and find the ball at times and produced just two picks in three seasons for Alabama.","similar_player":"PAULSON ADEBO","grade":"Junior","age":21.5,"main_selling_point":"TALL, LONG-LEVERED CORNER WITH A PHYSICAL STYLE and versatile skill set to play in any scheme; has a cool nickname.","description":"Short-Area Quickness, Coverage Chops","scouting_report":"McKinstry is tall with a muscular frame and excellent length. He plays both off and press coverage but looks most comfortable when he can get up to the line and crowd the receiver. He’s patient in coverage and has excellent make-up speed if he loses an early first step. He does well to avoid false stepping or flipping his hips too early when playing with his eyes on the receiver. McKinstry looks to intimidate opponents and brings a very physical brand of coverage; he’s never shy about getting his hands on receivers, rerouting them, tugging on jerseys, or chucking them from their spots early in the route. He doesn’t give up on a play even if he’s out of position and always looks to punch and rake the ball away at the catch point. He shows awareness in zone, and his football IQ is apparent in the way he anticipates routes in coverage and undercuts opponents to get into the passing lane. He keeps his head on a swivel to pick up routes coming into his area, adjusting his position to get in a spot where he can make a play. He gave up just one touchdown on 482 coverage snaps in 2023, per PFF.  McKinstry is physical and tenacious as a tackler, and his good size is an advantage in the run game. He sniffs out and blows up screens before they can start and chops his feet and gets low to make the tackle in space, important fundamental techniques. As a bonus, he has punt return value.  McKinstry shows some inconsistencies in finding the ball when playing from a trailing position; he’s at times late to whip his head around to make a play and instead relies on grabbing his opponent and swatting at his hands. He’s tallied 23 passes defensed in three seasons for the Tide (42 games) but has netted just two interceptions. Occasionally overruns a tackle or fails to bring a ballcarrier down."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Ladd Mcconkey","year":2024,"rank":27,"height":72,"weight":186,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Georgia","pros":"McConkey separates easily, catches the ball well, and creates after the catch; he’s a day-one contributor.","cons":"He lacks elite top-end speed and size; he could be viewed mainly as a slot guy and suffered several injuries in 2023.","similar_player":"DOUG BALDWIN","grade":"Junior","age":22.4,"main_selling_point":"QUICK-FOOTED PASS CATCHER who uses savvy route running and turbo-boosted acceleration to separate at all three levels.","description":"Short-Area Quickness, Smooth Footwork, Refined Technique, Sure Hands","scouting_report":"McConkey is a compact, twitchy mover who runs sharp routes and accelerates away from the defense both before and after the catch. The Georgia pass catcher is quick off the line, shaking press coverage with jab steps and shoulder shakes to slice past corners early in his route. He eats up cushion quickly and can stop on a dime to separate out of his breaks; he frequently eludes would-be tacklers after the catch, exploding away from once-tight coverage to weave through traffic to pick up extra yards. He lulls defenders to sleep by varying his route tempo and uses hesitation moves to blow past coverage. McConkey is great on digs and out routes, instantly dropping his hips to cut at a 90-degree angle and leave coverage in the dust. He has a good feel for catching defensive backs flat-footed, regularly getting opponents turned around or off balance at the break point. He works back to the ball and finds the soft spot in the defense so his quarterback can find him on scramble-drill plays. He shows awareness for where the sticks are so he can get to the first-down line. McConkey catches the ball cleanly and doesn’t fight it, transitioning from catch to run without breaking stride. He plucks the ball away from his frame and caught 30 of 37 targets in 2023, with just two drops. He played all over the formation for the Bulldogs, but was used primarily on the outside (where he ran 70 percent of his routes, per PFF). Despite his college usage, McConkey’s lack of size and physicality could push him into a primary slot role in the pros. He isn’t strong in contested catch situations nor in the open field, and there are times he struggles with physical corners who can throw him off his route and timing. And while he puts effort into blocking, he doesn’t always sustain blocks. He suffered back and ankle injuries that kept him out of games in 2023."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Darius Robinson","year":2024,"rank":28,"height":77,"weight":285,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Missouri","pros":"Robinson has elite length and plays at multiple spots on the defensive line with power and tenacity; he’s an immediate, tone-setting contributor.","cons":"He needs to polish his pass-rush plan; he plays out of control at times.","similar_player":"KEION WHITE","grade":"Senior","age":22.6,"main_selling_point":"HULKING, VERSATILE DEFENSIVE LINEMAN who rushes with a tremendous combination of length and power.","description":"Pro-Ready Frame, Short-Area Quickness, Pass-Rush Talent","scouting_report":"Robinson is a powerfully built lineman with a muscular frame and very long arms. The former Missouri star plays with a very physical and tenacious style, exploding off the snap to either manhandle or rip right past opponents. He’s extremely versatile, capable of lining up at pretty much any spot on the defensive front. He has heavy hands at the snap and fires his punch into opponents, regularly forklifting them off their feet to drive them off the line and into the pocket. He shows good lateral quickness and turns the corner well for a big man. He’s able to flatten and cut sharply into the pocket. He covers a lot of ground with his first step and can cross an offensive lineman’s face to bound into a different gap. He brings a powerful club move to toss opponents out of his way, using swim, spin, and push-pull moves to supplement his rush plan. Robinson didn’t get a ton of opportunities in true pass-rush sets (with 86 in 2023, per PFF), but he was highly effective on those plays, registering a win rate of 28 percent (which ranked top 35 nationally among edge players with 100-plus pass-rush reps). He notched 8.5 sacks, 14 TFLs, and 42 pressures in 12 games and had a dominant week at the Senior Bowl, when he was given chances to rush one-on-one.  Against the run, Robinson locks his arms out at the snap, stacking offensive linemen to keep them from pushing him off the line. He takes on blocks as if he’s offended that someone would even try it with him. He delivers punishment and tries to demolish opponents at the point of attack. He stays low to absorb double-teams, maintaining leverage while using hand swipes and clubs that leave linemen lunging. He has strong upper-body torque to rip opponents off-balance and tackles with authority. He sticks with the play even when he’s initially out of position. Robinson can be too reliant on his bull-rush and long-arm moves, too often leaving him stalemated. He’ll need to continue to refine his pass-rush plan and build his repertoire of moves. His tenacity borders on reckless at times, and he’ll lose sight of the ballcarrier. He is more of a power player and may not have the speed to regularly win as a high-side rusher. He lacks the range to consistently chase down plays from the backside."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Nate Wiggins","year":2024,"rank":29,"height":73,"weight":173,"position":"Defensive Back","college":"Clemson","pros":"Wiggins is sticky in coverage and plays with ball-hawking instincts; he’s got great size and should start early in his career.","cons":"He doesn’t always get his head around at the catch point; he’s inconsistent playing the run, with missed tackles and a lack of effort getting off blocks.","similar_player":"AJ TERRELL","grade":"Junior","age":20.6,"main_selling_point":"ELECTRIC, PLAYMAKING COVER CORNER with top-shelf length and good ball skills.","description":"Elite Athleticism, Smooth Footwork, Coverage Chops","scouting_report":"Wiggins is tall, with a slim frame and long arms. He's an extraordinarily twitchy athlete with quick feet, a smooth backpedal, and excellent body control. He stays calm in coverage and is able to flip his hips and run with receivers without gearing down. He’s sticky in coverage, mirroring receivers with sudden stop-start acceleration. He has excellent makeup speed, and if he loses a step or finds himself out of position, he closes ground quickly to get himself into position to make a play. Wiggins anticipates in coverage, flashing the instincts to run opponents’ routes for them. He shows awareness of route combinations and recognizes play designs, jumping routes to try to knock the ball down (sometimes breaking on the ball it’s even thrown). He doesn’t take the cheese on double moves, sticking close to the receiver without giving up ground. He’s very quick to click and close and arrives to the pass catcher with authority. He rakes his arm through the catch point to deflect and dislodge the ball, and he put up good ball production in his career, racking up 18 passes defensed, three picks, and two forced fumbles over the past two seasons (23 games). He surrendered just one touchdown in 2023. He has experience playing on the outside and in the slot.  Wiggins needs to be better at turning his head before the ball arrives, instead of resorting to grabbing and swatting at opponents’ arms and hands. He gets grabby at the top of receivers’ routes, tugging on jerseys or wrapping his arm around his opponents to slow them down at their break. He’s occasionally a little slow to the trigger from off coverage. He needs to work harder to get off of blocks in the run game, and he’s missed a few too many tackles (he logged a 16 percent missed tackle rate in 2023, per PFF)."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Michael Penix Jr.","year":2024,"rank":30,"height":74,"weight":216,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Washington","pros":"Penix has a strong arm, plays with an aggressive mentality, protects the ball, and has a knack for avoiding sacks.","cons":"He relied heavily on outside-the-numbers throws with the Huskies and benefited from a star-studded supporting cast; his injury history could have him off some teams’ boards.","similar_player":"SOUTHPAW GENO SMITH","grade":"Senior","age":23.9,"main_selling_point":"STRONG-ARMED VERTICAL PASSER who loves to grip it and rip it—but has a concerning injury history.","description":"Arm Strength, Pinpoint Accuracy","scouting_report":"Penix is a tall, left-handed thrower with an affinity for effortlessly whipping high-velocity lasers downfield. He has a quick release, and the ball jumps off his hand; he has no problem hitting deep outs or downfield bombs. He can vary the speed, trajectory, and touch of his throws, and he boasts an impressive collection of “downfield handoffs,” when the ball seems to float gently into his receiver’s hands. He brings an aggressive, attacking mentality to the position and shows a willingness to throw the ball into tight windows to give his guys a chance to make plays—while he simultaneously does an excellent job of taking care of the football. Penix has thrown 67 touchdowns and just 19 interceptions for the Huskies over the past two seasons, totaling just 20 turnover-worthy plays on 1,114 pass attempts in that stretch, per Pro Football Focus—a measly 1.8 percent turnover-worthy play rate. Penix is very good at avoiding sacks, too: According to PFF’s charting, his 7.6 percent pressure-to-sack rate ranked sixth lowest among 86 FBS quarterbacks with 100-plus pressured dropbacks in 2023 (this low pressure-to-sack rate holds on longer-developing plays, too). He knows where to find his outlets, is savvy about sensing and avoiding pressure, and has an extraordinarily quick trigger and release, helping him whip the ball out without much wasted movement and without having to reset his feet. He’s able to drop his arm angle to get the ball out under a closing defender.  Penix is willing to hold up under pressure and make a pass when defenders are coming right at him, and he can buy himself more time to get a throw off. He’s able to work through his reads and uses his eyes to manipulate safeties. He doesn’t offer much as a runner, but he’s quick enough to scramble away from pressure and get positive yards when everything breaks down. He’s battle-tested, with 45 starts and 1,691 pass attempts on his college résumé. He brings big-game experience and led the Huskies to the national championship game this past season.  Penix has a tendency to fall away or drift when he throws against pressure, which causes the ball to sail. He has an unorthodox throwing motion (though it does look less wonky when you mirror the video to make him right-handed). He is more comfortable throwing outside the numbers, and his numbers in the intermediate middle of the field are concerning. He is a sixth-year senior who will be a 24-year-old rookie, which could cause teams to wonder whether he has already maxed out in his development. He stayed healthy over the past two seasons at Washington but has a worrisome injury history that includes multiple knee and shoulder injuries. Penix benefited from playing behind an excellent offensive line in 2023 and was throwing to three future NFL receivers, Rome Odunze, Ja’Lynn Polk, and Jalen McMillan. Teams will question how much he was propped up by his environment."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Adonai Mitchell","year":2024,"rank":31,"height":74,"weight":205,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Texas","pros":"Mitchell combines savvy route-running chops with big-play talent and a give-me-the-ball mentality; he’s a three-level threat with the upside to develop into a WR1.","cons":"He never posted elite numbers and was not even the most productive receiver on his own team in 2023; he’s underpowered and may need to put on some bulk at the next level.","similar_player":"GEORGE PICKENS","grade":"Junior","age":21.5,"main_selling_point":"SILKY-SMOOTH, BIG-PLAY PASS CATCHER WHO SHAKES COVERAGE and elevates to make the catch; has a penchant for making plays in the biggest moments.","description":"Instinctual Playmaking, Smooth Footwork, Short-Area Quickness, Sure Hands","scouting_report":"Mitchell is tall with a sinewy build and excellent length. He’s a super smooth athlete with good body control and balance. He brings a very effective release package from the line, using quick feet, lateral twitch, and sudden jukes to dart past press, often leaving cornerbacks flailing and stumbling. He creates separation as a route runner, flashing the ability to sink his hips, cut, and change direction without gearing down. He keeps cornerbacks guessing at the top of his route stem, using subtle head and shoulder fakes, jukes, leans, and push-offs to ditch tight coverage. He’s really dangerous on double moves, selling his fake well by stuttering his steps and dropping his weight. He can get open against man coverage on isolation routes. He’s surprisingly agile in the short area despite his height, and he runs a nasty whip route. Mitchell is strong at the catch point, using his long frame to shield defenders from the ball while showing excellent concentration to jump, twist, and contort in the air to bring it down. He’s a good deep threat (he notched a 16-yard average depth of target on the season, which ranked tied for 22nd among all FBS receivers with 50-plus targets, and averaged 15.4 yards per catch). He has a knack for separating late in his route, waiting until the ball is just about to land before using subtle push-offs or shoulder shrugs to buy himself some space. He had just one drop on 86 targets last year, per PFF. He tracks the ball beautifully—see his touchdown catch against Alabama or his deep bomb against Kansas State. He has that DK Metcalf–like ability to extend just a little bit more to make a play.  Mitchell plays with an edge and wants the ball in the biggest moments; he caught a 40-yard, go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter of the College Football Playoff national championship game against Alabama two years ago. Last year, he caught the game-clinching touchdown against Ohio State in the CFP semifinal. And in January, he caught a fade pass to the end zone for a score, putting Texas within striking distance of the Washington Huskies midway through the fourth quarter of that CFP semifinal game.  Mitchell makes plays deep but doesn’t always run his routes to his timed speed. He looks lackadaisical on the backside of plays at times, when he knows the ball isn’t coming his way. He was inconsistent in contested catch situations, snagging just four of 11 contested catch opportunities last year, per PFF. He’s tall and slender and lacks real power; he struggles at times to sustain blocks on the outside. He doesn’t break many tackles after the catch."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Michael Hall Jr.","year":2024,"rank":32,"height":75,"weight":290,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Hall has the first-step burst, upper-body power, and length to make an immediate impact as a rotational interior rusher.","cons":"He’s undersized and could be viewed as a rotational player only; he needs to develop more pass-rush moves.","similar_player":"KOBIE TURNER","grade":"Rs Sophomore","age":20.8,"main_selling_point":"ASCENDING INTERIOR PASS RUSHER with the first-step burst, length, and tenacity to create havoc in the pocket.","description":"Instinctual Playmaking, Short-Area Quickness, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Hall has a broad-shouldered, muscular frame and plays with good first-step twitch. The Buckeyes standout uncoils out of his stance to explode into the backfield, using club moves and swim moves to leave offensive linemen lunging. Has a strong punch and immense strength to wrench opponents out of his way. He leans on a long-arm stab move to get under his opponent’s pads and lift them off the ground and into the pocket. He converts speed to power with his bull rush, and brings a tenacious, high-effort style to the field. When Hall got to pin his ears back and get after the quarterback, he was among the best in this draft class at beating the guy in front of him. Among interior linemen with 100-plus pass-rush snaps, Hall ranked third with a 27.5 percent win rate on true pass set downs, according to PFF. Against the run, Hall brings a powerful upper body and uses his hands well to discard blocks and keep opponents off balance. He digs his heel in to stack defenders and absorbs blocks while keeping his eye on the ballcarrier. His versatility gives him the potential to play multiple spots across the line. A redshirt sophomore, he’s still just 20 years old.  Hall is undersized and has a tweener body type at 6-foot-3 and 290 pounds. He doesn’t finish as consistently as he needs to, and will have to add more moves to his pass-rush arsenal. He can get knocked back after the snap against the run and doesn’t always play under control, ending up on the ground more than you’d like both when defending the run and when rushing the passer. He is too aggressive at times, and loses sight of the ballcarrier. He may be viewed as a rotational guy only, especially early in his career."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Tyler Guyton","year":2024,"rank":33,"height":80,"weight":322,"position":"Tackle","college":"Oklahoma","pros":"Guyton has a long frame, good power, and a natural feel for hand-fighting; his tools should get him into the starting lineup early in his career.","cons":"He’s still raw and gets caught leaning and lunging; he has little experience on the blind side.","similar_player":"ABRAHAM LUCAS","grade":"Rs Junior","age":22.8,"main_selling_point":"LONG-LEVERED, EASY-MOVING right tackle with good hand-fighting skills.","description":"Pro-Ready Frame, Infinite Upside, Short-Area Quickness","scouting_report":"Guyton is tall and muscular with a broad-shouldered, athletic build. He fires out of his stance with a fluid, balanced pass set, showing good knee bend and reactive athleticism. He changes direction without issue, stays ready through the down, and flashes excellent hand-fighting ability, punching and landing strikes while readjusting both hands to counter his opponent’s moves. He has strong hands to ride the bull, maintain leverage, and save the block even when he’s not fundamentally sound or well-positioned. Guyton’s length and fluidity make it tough for pass rushers to access the edge. He flashes the ability to stop a bull rush in its tracks; he softens contact with his long arms, digs his heels in, and gathers his feet to keep the pocket integrity intact. He shows good awareness as a blocker, recognizing defensive line games or simulated pressures while quickly adjusting his position to counter them. Guyton has the movement skills to be used as a puller and in space. When he finds and hits his target in space, he erases defenders from the equation. He plays a physical brand of football, always looking to drive opponents well out of the play.  Guyton is inconsistent with his punch, and his hands land far too wide at times; it looks like he’s clapping onto his opponent’s arms rather than punching to the chest. He plays too high and gets caught leaning on pass rushers, which opens him up to rip/pull moves. He fails to gain leverage when run blocking, allowing defenders to throw him off-balance or dip under his block. He struggles to sustain when his pads get too high. He’s an easy mover but occasionally fails to lock on and seal off targets at the second level or when pulling. He’s very raw, with just 14 starts over the past two seasons. All but one of those starts came at right tackle."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Xavier Worthy","year":2024,"rank":34,"height":71,"weight":165,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Texas","pros":"Worthy is a versatile playmaker with lid-lifting speed; he can line up everywhere in the formation and is highly elusive with the ball in his hands.","cons":"He’s thin-framed and plays like it at the catch point; he’s too easily knocked around in contested catch situations.","similar_player":"ZAY FLOWERS","grade":"Junior","age":20.9,"main_selling_point":"SOUPED-UP PASS CATCHER with electric speed and a talent for picking up yards after the catch.","description":"Field-Tilting Speed, Field-Tilting Speed, Field-Tilting Speed, Field-Tilting Speed","scouting_report":"Worthy has a slim, wiry build and plays with game-breaking speed and short-area burst. The former Longhorns star is a threat to score from anywhere on the field, chewing up grass early in his route while threatening to take the lid off a defense. He brings some route-running chops, showing the ability to drop his weight, cut on a dime, and leave defenders in the dust. He shows top-tier body control, is explosive in and out of his breaks, and is very dangerous after the catch. He flashes the ability to catch, spin, and advance the ball without breaking stride. He has a nifty reverse-pivot move on comeback routes that he uses to beat defenders and pick up extra yards. He’s excellent when used on sweeps, end arounds, and screens, where he stresses the defense horizontally, slingshotting around the corner or accelerating quickly to beat pursuit angles and run into the open field. Worthy racked up 571 yards after the catch in 2023, 14th most in the country, per PFF, and averaged 7.6 yards after the catch per reception (which ranked inside the top 30 among receivers with at least 50 targets). He forced 13 missed tackles, a testament to his nimble footwork and top-tier acceleration. He played all over the field and lined up wide on 69 percent of his snaps. As a bonus, he showed a pretty good arm on a handful of double throws during his time at Texas (2-for-3 for 68 yards and a touchdown).  Worthy flashed the ability to track the ball well downfield, like on his touchdown catch against Alabama, but overall he was very hit-or-miss as a deep target over the past two seasons. His poor efficiency on deep shots was due partly to erratic quarterback play, but Worthy caught just 15 of 67 passes of 20-plus yards downfield in 2022 and 2023 combined, per PFF (22 percent). He does not consistently win at the catch point and too often lets defenders get through his body to break up the pass, and he came down with just five of 21 contested catch opportunities in 2023, per PFF. He has a small, thin frame without much muscle or bulk, and he may not be able to add much weight. He did some loafing on the backside of plays that weren’t designed to go his way."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jackson Powers-johnson","year":2024,"rank":35,"height":75,"weight":328,"position":"Center","college":"Oregon","pros":"Powers-Johnson is big, powerful, and tenacious and brings the build and demeanor to play at multiple spots on the interior.","cons":"He’s a one-year starter; he over-leverages himself and gets caught leaning.","similar_player":"SPONGE-BOB SQUAREPANTS","grade":"Junior","age":21.2,"main_selling_point":"STRAPPING, PHYSICAL CENTER who blocks with strong hands, upper-body torque, and a finisher’s mentality.","description":"Bulldozer Power, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Powers-Johnson sports a big, square, spongelike build and brings immense power to the center position. The former Oregon standout snaps out of his stance with smooth footwork and a balanced base. He plays with a strong punch and brings excellent upper-body torque to wrench and throw defenders out of the way or off their feet. He is very aware, keeping his head on a swivel to anticipate and react to rushers in his area. Powers-Johnson has a knack for mucking up opposing pass-rush plans, flashing the ability to block two guys at once, first helping out his teammate next to him before picking up another rusher in his area almost simultaneously. He sets a heavy anchor and is rarely pushed back off his spot. He shows the ability to bend and twist and hold his ground. In the run game, Powers-Johnson plays like he’s made of cement and regularly knocks opponents back at the point of attack. He has the fluidity and movement skills to climb to the second level. He’s tough and physical, plays through the whistle, and looks to deliver punishment. He will take an opponent for a ride at the second level and run them to the sideline. Powers-Johnson gets caught lunging at times; he’ll lean on opponents before falling off blocks. He pops too upright occasionally and allows defenders to leverage him. He misses his target and fails to lock on to opponents at the second level. He’s just a one-year starter with relatively few games played."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Trey Benson","year":2024,"rank":36,"height":72,"weight":216,"position":"Running Back","college":"Florida State","pros":"Benson is an explosive play creator; he creates on his own with short-area burst and has a natural talent for breaking tackles.","cons":"He’s a boom-or-bust runner whose penchant to freelance gets him in trouble; he had a serious knee injury in 2020.","similar_player":"KENNETH WALKER JR.","grade":"Junior","age":21.7,"main_selling_point":"STURDY, TACKLE-BREAKING BACK with electric feet and big-play juice; he has the skill set to be a factor in the passing game.","description":"Short-Area Quickness, Instinctual Playmaking, Field-Tilting Speed","scouting_report":"Benson is tall with a low-cut, rocked-up frame and very quick feet. He’s an explosive runner with the turbo-boosted burst in the short area that gives him access to gaps that many backs would miss. He runs with a loose, flexible lower half, helping him jump-cut, juke, and slalom through the defense. He shows staccato footwork to change direction on a dime and power through arm tackles, timing his steps to plant his feet and explode through contact. He flashes gyroscopic balance and the ability to take on low hits and stay on his feet. He’s a premier tackle breaker who finished his college career atop all Power Five running backs over the past decade (minimum 300 carries) in career missed tackles forced per carry (0.391), per PFF. He has the acceleration to beat defenders to the corner and slingshot downfield for the big play, and he brings the breakaway juice in the open field to take it to the house. He was tracked at 22 mph in this touchdown run against Virginia Tech. He showed a nose for the end zone at Florida State, finding pay dirt 25 times over the past two seasons. Benson wasn’t used in the passing game a ton in college, but he flashed soft hands and an easy transition from catch to run. His open-field elusiveness makes him dangerous on screens and swing passes. He’s solid in pass protection, showing an understanding of where he needs to be, and he has the size to square up with blitzers. He returned five kickoffs in 2022, averaging 38 yards per return, with one touchdown.  Benson is a taller back, and he loses leverage at times, playing too high on short-yardage runs and in pass protection. He has a limited repertoire right now as a route runner and was not really utilized as a mismatch creator in the pass game in college. He’s a boom-or-bust runner whose vision is erratic; he tends to run with a mind for the big play, choosing to bounce the run to the outside or reverse field instead of just following his blocks and picking up hard yards. He will need to smooth out his tempo and avoid dancing behind the line at the next level. He never carried a big workload in college and is unproven as a high-volume feature back. He suffered a severe knee injury as a freshman."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jonathon Brooks","year":2024,"rank":37,"height":72,"weight":216,"position":"Running Back","college":"Texas","pros":"Brooks is an elusive, tackle-breaking creator on the ground with the skill set to contribute in the passing game.","cons":"He’s coming off of an ACL tear and has just one season of starting experience.","similar_player":"SMALLMONDRE STEVENSON","grade":"Rs Sophomore","age":20.7,"main_selling_point":"NIMBLE, HIGHLY ELUSIVE RUNNING BACK with good vision, patience, and burst; an ascending playmaker with a three-down skill set.","description":"Smooth Footwork, Short-Area Quickness, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Brooks is tall with a muscular, athletic frame and lightning-quick feet. The former Longhorns star is a slippery runner who regularly makes unblocked defenders miss in the backfield. He runs with typewriter steps and a loose lower half, juking and grapevining his way out of trouble, and he uses subtle moves to leave would-be tacklers flat-footed. He shows excellent contact balance and the ability to absorb hits to his lower body without being knocked off his feet, and he racked up 63 missed tackles forced in 2023, per PFF (tied for 11th among all backs). Brooks’s gliding gait belies his open-field elusiveness; he is a patient runner who doesn’t betray his run track too early and does an excellent job of following his blocks and waiting for the right moment to put his foot in the ground and explode downhill. He flashes big-time acceleration and the ability to access the corner and beat defenders outside. Brooks is a natural receiver who catches the ball away from his frame, showing the ability to smoothly turn upfield to pick up yards after the catch. He winds through the defense like he’s skiing through trees and rips through arm tackles and the second level. He’s solid in pass protection and meets blitzers in the hole. Brooks breaks a lot of tackles but is more of a finesse runner than a downhill piledriver. He needs to get his pad level lower more consistently on inside runs and short-yardage situations. He may lack elite breakaway speed. He has just one season as a full-time starter (and didn’t finish it due to an ACL injury he suffered on November 12) and has posted just 238 carries in his career, so his durability remains a question mark. The aforementioned injury may keep him from being up to full strength and explosiveness during his rookie season."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Junior Colson","year":2024,"rank":38,"height":74,"weight":238,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Michigan","pros":"Colson’s tough, physical, and dependable, and he brings a tone-setting intensity to the field; he’s a three-down player who can contribute from day one.","cons":"He doesn’t always take the best angles when pursuing the ballcarrier and needs to get better at taking on or avoiding blocks.","similar_player":"JAMIN DAVIS","grade":"Junior","age":21.3,"main_selling_point":"TOUGH, VERSATILE, AND TONE-SETTING LINEBACKER who makes plays all over the field; he’s a dependable tackler and has good instincts in coverage.","description":"Instinctual Playmaking, Rare Versatility, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Colson has a compact, muscular frame and plays with sideline-to-sideline speed. The former Wolverines star is a versatile playmaker who makes an impact from multiple spots, seeing snaps in the box, up close to the line threatening from the A gaps, in the slot, and on the edge. He has good vision and burst for tracking and chasing ballcarriers. He has a good feel for weaving through traffic to keep himself clean and find the ballcarrier. Colson fights to get through blocks and plays with a ferocious demeanor, arriving at his target with the goal of dislodging the ball. He has top-shelf closing speed, and when he locks on and rushes to the ball, he gets there in a blink. He’s an awesome, very reliable tackler who notched just five missed tackles in 2023, per PFF (a measly 4.7 percent missed tackle rate). He sticks with the play, chases down ballcarriers, and is an effective blitzer who finds ways to slice through the line. Colson is balanced and smooth in his backpedal and is comfortable when dropping into coverage. He covers a lot of ground and gets to his landmarks to cut off passing lanes and get himself in position to make a play. He won Michigan’s toughest player award after finishing out the final two months of the season with a club and wrap on his broken hand. Colson plays so aggressively that it can be a double-edged sword. He’ll seek out contact when tracking plays at the second level and look to blow through blocks rather than just skirting around them. He’ll occasionally take a rough angle and get sealed away or overplay the ballcarrier. He has a tendency to get caught up taking on blocks, and he loses sight of the running back."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Troy Franklin","year":2024,"rank":39,"height":74,"weight":176,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Oregon","pros":"Franklin is a field-tilting pass catcher who can create explosive plays both as a vertical route-runner and a YAC-creator.","cons":"He’s very skinny and lacks play strength; drops were an issue in 2023.","similar_player":"JAMESON WILLIAMS","grade":"Junior","age":21.2,"main_selling_point":"SLENDER, SILKY-SMOOTH PLAYMAKER with blazing speed and a knack for the big play.","description":"Field-Tilting Speed, Smooth Footwork, Short-Area Quickness","scouting_report":"Franklin is tall with a very slim, sinewy frame and long arms. The former Ducks star is a big play waiting to happen, using blazing top-end speed to quickly get behind a defense or run right past it after the catch. He explodes off the line and stacks corners almost instantaneously, showing the ability to beat his opponent “off the dribble” with his first couple of steps. He looks like a gazelle out there as he chews up ground and outraces defensive backs (as he did, impressively, on a big catch-and-run touchdown against USC last season). Franklin was one of the premier deep-ball receivers in 2023, catching 14 passes of 20-plus yards (tied for sixth-most nationally, per PFF), with seven touchdowns on those plays (tied for fifth). Franklin is more than just a vertical threat, though, showing the ability to snap routes off sharply to create separation. He can hit the breaks and let defenders run right by on comebacks and curls. And he makes plays after the catch, showing the ability to square up a defender and beat them off the first step, like he did on this catch against Washington. Franklin is long and flexible and his short-area twitch is uncommon for a player his height. He shows a feel for settling into zones to give his quarterback an option on the intermediate level, and is aware of his positioning on the sideline, flashing the ability to tap his feet inbounds. Franklin’s technique catching the ball is inconsistent, and that was part of the reason he had a 10-percent drop rate in 2023 (though it’s worth noting it was just 3.2 percent the year prior). He lacks play strength, at times allowing defenders to play through his frame at the catch point. He’s too easily pushed off his route and doesn’t fight through contact as quickly as he needs to. He doesn’t always attack the ball in the air, giving opponents a chance to jump in front of him to bat down the pass. He doesn’t bring much as a blocker, and the effort comes and goes. He’s very skinny and may not be able to add much bulk."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Zach Frazier","year":2024,"rank":40,"height":75,"weight":313,"position":"Center","college":"West Virginia","pros":"Frazier is strong, physical, and tough; he understands leverage and just gets blocks done.","cons":"He lacks length and may be viewed as only a center at the next level.","similar_player":"ERIK MCCOY","grade":"Junior","age":22.6,"main_selling_point":"STOUT, RELIABLE CENTER with tremendous upper-body strength, good balance, and a brawler’s mentality.","description":"Bulldozer Power, Refined Technique, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Frazier has a beer-keg build and blocks with a combination of quickness and upper-body power. A former four-time high school state champion wrestler, he has a knack for using torque and leverage to get blocks done. He plays with a wide base, keeping his feet moving and weight centered. He fires his hands out into his opponent’s chest and delivers a good shock. He flashes an effective snatch move, throwing overaggressive opponents to the ground. He shows good flexibility, absorbing the initial onslaught from defensive linemen and still keeping his feet under him. Even when he’s beaten with a first step or club move, he’s able to recover and push his opponent past the pocket, “riding the bull” to try to buy his quarterback an extra beat. Frazier shows awareness of and quick reactions to stunts and line games. He gave up zero sacks and just seven pressures on 359 pass-blocking snaps, per PFF.  He’s quick to get out of his stance to reach and seal off the play side. He targets well at the second level, positioning himself to seal defenders from the run track. He’s an athletic mover who gets out of his stance and gallops in space. He whips around his linemates when pulling and looks to deliver a big hit when he has a head of steam. Frazier lacks size and length. There are times when he resorts to ducking his head and hugging opponents if they get outside his frame. He can be overpowered and pushed into the pocket. He broke his leg (fibula) in November and will miss some of the predraft process."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Marshawn Kneeland","year":2024,"rank":41,"height":75,"weight":267,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Western Kentucky","pros":"Kneeland is a tough, dogged pass rusher with a quick first step and excellent length; he can line up at multiple spots and create havoc.","cons":"He played against a lower level of competition and never produced high-end numbers; he needs to develop more counter moves.","similar_player":"FRANK CLARK","grade":"Senior","age":22.7,"main_selling_point":"BIG, TENACIOUS PASS RUSHER with a quick first step and always-active hands; lines up from multiple spots and overwhelms opponents with pure ferocity.","description":"Instinctual Playmaking, Bulldozer Power, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Kneeland has a rugged, powerfully-built frame with broad shoulders and extremely long arms. A fifth-year senior, he tallied 57 tackles, including 7.5 for a loss, and 4.5 sacks in 2023, to go with 37 pressures and 35 stops, according to PFF. His talent as a pass rusher was especially apparent when he could pin his ears back and really get after the passer, and he notched an extremely impressive 34.1 percent pass rush win rate in true pass sets, per PFF. Kneeland rushes with a quick first step to threaten the edge. He knows how to convert speed to power, establishing leverage with a long-arm stab move before forklifting opponents off their spot and into the pocket. He brings a good bull rush, utilizes a cross-chop move, and flashes the ability to dip his shoulder to rip into the pocket. He brings an inside counter to keep tackles honest and plays to the whistle. He keeps his feet churning and hands working to position himself to make plays even when his initial attack stalls out. Kneeland is effective both standing up or rushing with his hand in the dirt and was deployed in amoeba fronts at times, walking around pre-snap to rush from the inside at the snap. He’s a twitchy mover in space, reacting quickly in pursuit to change direction and track down a scrambling quarterback or ballcarrier. Good closing speed to finish. Kneeland stacks and sheds against the run, using his length to administer a strong punch to lock his arms out and hold opponents at bay. He keeps his eyes in the backfield to track the ballcarrier, shedding the block at the right moment to free himself and make the tackle. Kneeland is too easily stalemated and needs to further develop his repertoire of moves and develop more counters. His aggressiveness can be used against him at times; he plays a little out of control in moments and savvy offensive linemen will pull or rip him to the ground. He never posted high-end sack numbers despite playing against a lower level of competition."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Ennis Rakestraw Jr.","year":2024,"rank":42,"height":71,"weight":183,"position":"Defensive Back","college":"Missouri","pros":"Rakestraw is a fiery, confident defender with the schematic versatility to play multiple spots on defense; he’s sticky in coverage and physical as a tackler.","cons":"He’s thin framed and came up short in the ball production department in 2023. He has sustained multiple serious injuries.","similar_player":"BYRON MURPHY","grade":"Junior","age":22.8,"main_selling_point":"PUGNACIOUS, VERSATILE COVER CORNER who loves to crowd receivers in press looks and plays with his aggression dial turned all the way up.","description":"Short-Area Quickness, Coverage Chops, Got That Dog in Him","scouting_report":"Rakestraw has a slim, sinewy build and long arms and brings an extremely feisty style to the field. The former Missouri standout is tough and physical in coverage and shows plenty of versatility, seeing snaps in both press- and off-man coverage while getting looks both on the outside and in the slot. Rakestraw loves to get up into opponents’ personal space with a strong jam, and he mirrors expertly. He’s smooth when flipping his hips to carry a receiver downfield. He’s quick with his hands and times his punches well to bat passes away at the catch point. He’s comfortable in half-turn technique with his butt to the sideline and is able to anticipate routes and break on them decisively. He’s twitchy in his click-and-close and plasters quickly to dissuade quarterbacks from making a pass. He communicates well in zone looks, getting teammates positioned while passing off opponents in coverage. He’s sticky when asked to man the slot, planting himself in opponents’ hip pockets and staying attached downfield. Rakestraw is a very strong tackler who gets himself in good position and finishes with few misses. He’s not afraid to come into the middle and square up a runner, and when he goes downhill, he looks to make a big hit.  Rakestraw has a thin frame and may not be able to add much bulk. He gets a little bit grabby in coverage and may need to clean that up at the next level. His ball skills and ball production remain a question mark: He tallied just four passes defensed and zero interceptions in 2023 after collecting 12 passes defensed and an interception the year prior. His injury history could be a concern for teams as well: He tore his ACL in 2021, missed time with a groin injury in 2023, and recently had surgery to repair a core muscle injury, which caused him to miss the Senior Bowl."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Mike Sainristil","year":2024,"rank":43,"height":69,"weight":182,"position":"Defensive Back","college":"Michigan","pros":"Sainristil is an ascending playmaker at slot corner who shows excellent anticipation and ball skills in coverage.","cons":"He’s undersized and inexperienced; he’s likely a slot corner only at the next level.","similar_player":"MIKE HILTON","grade":"Senior","age":23.5,"main_selling_point":"VERSATILE, BALL-HAWKING SLOT CORNERBACK who shows instincts in coverage and plays with a feisty demeanor.","description":"Elite Athleticism, Rare Versatility, Sure Hands","scouting_report":"Sainristil is short with a compact, muscular frame and plays with twitchy movement skills. A former receiver for the Wolverines (who caught 37 passes for 539 yards and five touchdowns over his first three seasons there), he switched to the nickel spot and established himself as a key defensive contributor over the last two seasons. Sainristil’s background on offense shows up in his understanding for spacing and assignment in zone looks, where he shows awareness for route combinations and the ability to anticipate where receivers will be going. He positions himself to split the difference between two receivers and still make plays on either, before jumping into passing lanes to knock down a pass or make the pick. He’s a good communicator in the back end, helping get his teammates in the right spots. The Michigan standout showed a natural feel for playing in the trailing position, flashing good fluidity to flip his hips and run with receivers and a canny understanding for when to turn his head and look for the ball. Sainristil brings good hands too, catching the ball with fundamental technique. He posted excellent ball production in two seasons at corner, nabbing six picks, including two for touchdowns, along with six pass knockdowns in 2023. He posted one pick, and seven passes defensed in 2022. He screams downhill when he’s utilized as a blitzer and isn’t afraid to run the alley and come up for a stop in the backfield.  Sainristil is very inexperienced at the position and may need time to develop. He lacks size and may be a slot corner only at the next level. He has short arms and may have issues matching up with bigger, physical slot receivers. He struggles to get off blocks and times and has a small tackle radius."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Ricky Pearsall","year":2024,"rank":44,"height":73,"weight":189,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Florida","pros":"Pearsall is a tough and savvy pass catcher who separates consistently; he’s a chains mover who should contribute early in his career.","cons":"He lacks an extra gear as a vertical threat; he will be a 24-year-old rookie.","similar_player":"NATE BURLESON","grade":"Senior","age":23.6,"main_selling_point":"TOUGH, CRAFTY ROUTE TECHNICIAN with quick feet and excellent hands.","description":"Instinctual Playmaking, Refined Technique, Short-Area Quickness","scouting_report":"Pearsall has a lean, athletic frame and runs routes with excellent body control, nuanced footwork, and precision cuts. He brings quickness to beat press coverage off the snap, using quick jabs and savvy handwork to discard opponents and get into his routes. He snaps off his stems at the break point, using head fakes and shoulder shakes to keep defenders guessing without betraying his path. He is hard to defend on in-breaking routes, catching the ball cleanly to move upfield without breaking stride, and he shows the ability to sink his hips and decelerate quickly to run comebacks and hooks. He has a feel for getting opposing corners to misstep or flip their hips the wrong way on deep routes and brings the buildup speed to get over the top. He caught 11 passes of 20-plus yards in 2023 (good for the 23rd most nationally), with four touchdowns on those plays. Pearsall uses a fundamentally sound hand technique on low balls, digging them out while securing them to his chest, and he corrals passes that come behind him. He’s tough as a coffin nail at the catch point and goes up high to secure the pass knowing he’ll get rocked—as he did on this legendary play against Charlotte last year, which might be the most incredible catch you’ll ever see. He lines up all over the formation (with a 57 percent slot rate in 2023) and is a reliable chains mover in the passing game. He tallied a team-high 40 first downs on 65 catches last year and notched just two drops on 88 targets. He puts in effort as a blocker on screens, positioning himself well to wall off defenders to create a lane. He returned 15 punts over the past two years (averaging 10.2 yards per return). Pearsall can get deep, but he’s not a true burner. He needs room to build up speed to get over the top. He lacks an explosive element to his game and relies more on technique. He’s not super physical and is hit-or-miss on contested catch targets (catching nine of 22 opportunities over the past two years, per PFF)."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Ja'lynn Polk","year":2024,"rank":45,"height":73,"weight":203,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Washington","pros":"Polk is a quick-footed route runner with excellent body control and the strong hands to make a tough catch for an offense; he has the versatile skill set to be an early contributor.","cons":"He lacks high-end speed, and his upside may be limited to that of a no. 2 receiver.","similar_player":"JAKOBI MEYERS","grade":"Rs Sophomore","age":22,"main_selling_point":"TOUGH, PLAYMAKING RECEIVER WHO RUNS SHARP ROUTES and makes life easier on his quarterback; he snatches the ball to make difficult catches in traffic.","description":"Instinctual Playmaking, Refined Technique, Smooth Footwork, Sure Hands","scouting_report":"Polk is a flexible athlete with a good-sized frame and long arms. He’s smooth off the line, easily discarding press coverage with quick footwork and savvy swipes. He’s quick as a route runner, showing the ability to create separation with sharp cuts and stop-start acceleration. He nods and shoulder shimmies at his route stem to throw defenders off him. He tracks the ball over his shoulder effortlessly and creates separation as the ball is arriving. He has a great catch radius, consistently reaching low to snag a pass off the turf or sky up into the air to bring it down. Polk elevates to bring in off-target throws and holds on to the ball through contact (with 13 contested catches in 2023, tied for 153th nationally). He has great body control in the air, bending and twisting to adjust to the pass. He plays outside and in the slot and can make plays at all three levels of the field. Polk is a feisty blocker and is willing to crack down on the line to spring a run to the outside.  Polk is quick in the short area but lacks an extra gear to really run away from a defense. That may limit his ability to be a consistent deep threat at the next level. He’ll occasionally get thrown off his route or slowed down by physical coverage."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jordan Morgan","year":2024,"rank":46,"height":75,"weight":309,"position":"Tackle","college":"Arizona","pros":"Morgan is an athletic, quick-footed offensive lineman with a big frame and run-blocking chops; he can play tackle and may have the versatility to kick inside to guard.","cons":"He struggles at times in pass protection and too frequently gets beaten on countermoves. He is just over a year removed from an ACL tear.","similar_player":"TYTUS HOWARD","grade":"Senior","age":22.7,"main_selling_point":"EASY-MOVING LEFT TACKLE with light feet and heavy hands; an outstanding run blocker who has potential position versatility.","description":"Smooth Footwork, Short-Area Quickness","scouting_report":"Morgan is tall and has a burly, well-built frame and very long arms. The former Arizona standout is very smooth and balanced in his pass set, mirroring easily with good knee bend and movement skills. He widens quickly on his jump sets and uses his hands well, locking out his inside arm to control the rep and keep opposing rushers centered. He shows awareness of stunts and loopers, passing off one rusher to pick up the next one off the edge.  He has the flexibility to absorb the bull rush, contort his body, and keep his anchor set. When he’s beaten initially, he’s able to recover quickly and regain his balance. Morgan has a powerful upper body and throws people around on down blocks in the run game. He fires out of his stance and moves opponents off the line. He’s fluid and quick on the move and covers ground as a puller and on climbs. He has the size, footwork, and power to play multiple spots on the line, whether that’s at tackle or guard.  There are times when Morgan gives up the edge and drops his head to try to adjust, falling off-balance and off his blocks. His hands too frequently land wide, and he’ll clap onto the shoulders of pass rushers instead of targeting their chests. He widens too quickly, and that makes him susceptible to early interior penetration. Inside countermoves can get the best of him. He occasionally misses his punch and gives up his chest, causing him to get pushed back into the pocket. He suffered a torn ACL in late 2022."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Kingsley Suamataia","year":2024,"rank":47,"height":77,"weight":326,"position":"Tackle","college":"Byu","pros":"Suamataia brings excellent athleticism and length to the tackle position and plays with plenty of grit. He could be an early starter on either side of the line.","cons":"He’s susceptible to inside countermoves and needs to improve at sustaining blocks.","similar_player":"AUSTIN JACKSON","grade":"Rs Sophomore","age":21.2,"main_selling_point":"LONG-LEVERED OFFENSIVE LINEMAN who floats into his pass set and blocks with savvy hand use; he has experience at both tackle spots.","description":"Elite Athleticism, Pro-Ready Frame, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Suamataia is tall and has a high-cut frame, long arms, and wide wingspan. He blocks with a smooth, gliding gait and always has a wide, balanced base. He’s extraordinarily athletic and came in at no. 3 overall on Bruce Feldman’s Freaks List after reportedly hitting 21.5 miles per hour on the GPS at 318 pounds. Suamataia has great length and uses a strong inside-hand punch to quickly establish leverage. He uses each hand independently and keeps pass rushers square with a strong grip. He’s always working to battle countermoves and avoid getting pulled off-balance, anticipating spin moves and counters by resetting his hands and keeping his weight centered. He uses a snatch move to pull overaggressive opponents off-balance before pushing them to the ground. In the run game, he uses his excellent upper-body torque to push defenders off their spots. He shows quickness on second-level climbs. He’s tenacious, always looking to deliver punishment and block aggressively until the whistle.  Suamataia has a tendency to drop his head and lean on his opponent when he loses a step. He can be susceptible to inside counters when he widens too quickly at the snap. He loses the edge when he lets his hands get swatted down by various pass-rush moves. There are times he struggles to redirect and find someone to block in space. He doesn’t always sustain and gets too far out over his skis when looking to drive opponents out of the play."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Bo Nix","year":2024,"rank":48,"height":74,"weight":214,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Oregon","pros":"Nix is a highly experienced signal-caller with a live arm, athleticism that can factor into the run game, and some out-of-structure playmaking skills.","cons":"He benefited from Oregon’s quarterback-friendly scheme and will be a 24-year-old rookie.","similar_player":"ALEX SMITH","grade":"Senior","age":24.1,"main_selling_point":"BATTLE-TESTED PASSER WITH A STRONG ARM, plenty of athleticism, and preposterous production—but who comes with question marks about Oregon’s QB-friendly scheme.","description":"Instinctual Playmaking, Arm Strength","scouting_report":"If experience really is the best teacher, Nix might be the smartest draft-eligible quarterback ever. The former Oregon and Auburn signal-caller finished his college career with a college football–record 61 starts (!!) over five seasons, a stretch in which he threw 1,936 passes and racked up 15,352 passing yards and 113 touchdowns to go with more than 1,600 rushing yards and another 38 scores on the ground. Nix’s Van Wilder–esque run as a college quarterback will be polarizing: It could be viewed as a negative by some teams who might ask why it took the former five-star prospect so long to break out or wonder whether he’s already maxed out in his development. But other teams may look at all those games as indispensable live-fire training for a future franchise quarterback. I tend to lean toward the latter theory because nothing can replace real in-game experience to prepare a player for a job as complex and chaotic as quarterback. Nix has always had good tools, and he’s put all those starts to good use, showing considerable improvement over the past two seasons.  He has a stout, well-built frame, a live arm, and above-average athleticism. He plays with a balanced, wide base in the pocket and excels when throwing the ball in rhythm. He has a quick release, wasting little time in making his reads and getting the ball out in the RPO passing game. He’s comfortable passing to the middle of the field and shows good ball placement on throws up the seam. He has the ability to go through his progressions and scan the whole field to work through his second and third options. Nix has a good feel for pocket movement, sliding and climbing to buy himself time to make a throw. He can get a pass off even when he’s not fully set and is able to whip the ball out in an accelerated motion. He shows excellent touch on the fade route throws in the intermediate area and will give his guys a chance downfield by throwing it up and away from a trailing defender. Nix is willing to stare down pressure and make a throw even when he knows he’s gonna get lit up in the pocket. He was very good when pressured last year, averaging 9.7 yards per attempt with nine touchdowns, just one pick, and a 131.4 passer rating on those plays, per PFF (best among quarterbacks with 25-plus dropbacks under pressure).  Nix has some playmaking talent. He avoids pressure and escapes from the pocket unscathed. He has a Tony Romo–esque reverse pivot spin move that helps him escape the grasp of unblocked rushers. And he is especially dangerous when making throws as he moves to his right. He can really whip a pass downfield on rollouts and scrambles and is bold enough to thread the needle through traffic. He’s able to toggle through pitches and will loft up a teardrop throw downfield, too. He is athletic and can be used as a runner in the option game in high-leverage situations and in the red zone. Nix put up truly ludicrous stats in 2023, completing 77 percent of his passes (first in the FBS) for 4,508 yards (second) with 45 touchdowns (first) and just three picks. He chipped in another six touchdowns on the ground. Some of that production was a product of scheme. He threw to a lot of wide-open dudes over the past two years, and Oregon’s offense is extremely screen heavy, with screens accounting for 22 percent of Nix’s passes in 2023 (eighth-highest rate among quarterbacks with 200 dropbacks). He also had an extremely low average depth of target in his time at Oregon, and his 6.8 aDOT in 2023 ranked 122nd out of 125 passers with 200-plus dropbacks, per PFF. Nix threw deep (20-plus yards) on just 10.9 percent of his throws last year, one of the lowest deep-ball rates in college football (122nd out of 132 quarterbacks with 25-plus passes deep). Nix’s footwork suffers when he’s pressured, and he has a tendency to drift away from throws when he doesn’t need to. He got away with it for the most part last season, but he seemed a little too confident in his ability to throw back across his body and the field when moving outside the pocket. He was too often late on throws. He lacks elite accuracy on deep throws and will put too much air on downfield passes."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Cooper Beebe","year":2024,"rank":49,"height":75,"weight":322,"position":"Guard","college":"Kansas State","pros":"Beebe is a tough, physical tone-setter on the offensive line who plays with incredible power; he’s a people-mover in the run game and a stone wall in pass protection.","cons":"He’s top-heavy and sluggish with his footwork at times; he’s likely to be considered an interior lineman only.","similar_player":"JOEL BITONIO","grade":"Senior","age":22.9,"main_selling_point":"PUGNACIOUS, BARREL-CHESTED INTERIOR LINEMAN who blocks with tremendous power and a salty demeanor.","description":"Bulldozer Power, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Beebe is a beefy interior lineman with short arms but plenty of horsepower to move opponents off the line. The Kansas State stalwart plays with heavy hands out of the blocks, consistently knocking back and jolting opponents with a strong punch. He plays with excellent upper-body torque, getting underneath the pads of defenders and lifting them off the ground to push them out of the play with a flourish. He is smooth and effortless when moving from his initial combo block to peel off to find someone to hit at the second level. He plays to the whistle in the run game and doesn’t stop running until the play is dead, always looking to bury guys in the turf. He looks like a freight train barrelling down the tracks when making blocks in space. In pass protection, he drops a heavy anchor. He brings enough lateral agility to slide and maintain proper angles, and he shows awareness for stunts coming into his area. He plays balanced and ready when uncovered, looking for work and helping his teammates out. He stonewalls blitzers. He has a wide body, which makes him tough to run around. He gave up just two sacks on 456 pass-blocking reps in 2023. The back-to-back Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year, he has 48 college starts under his belt. He played primarily at left guard in 2023, but has experience at both tackle spots, as well. Beebe can be overly aggressive at times, looking to deliver a knockout punch, and will find himself lunging and out over his skis if he misses on his punch. He falls off blocks when he ducks his head. He needs to sustain longer. He’s at his best in a phone booth, and his sluggish footwork and short arms likely make him an interior lineman only at the next level. His feet get tangled up in traffic at times, causing him to lose his balance."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Kris Jenkins","year":2024,"rank":50,"height":75,"weight":299,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Michigan","pros":"Jenkins is an active, high-energy interior lineman with the versatility to play multiple spots; he brings the burst and physicality to make plays in the backfield.","cons":"He’s undersized and underpowered against the run; he needs to build his supply of pass-rush moves.","similar_player":"SHELDON RICHARDSON","grade":"Rs Junior","age":22.5,"main_selling_point":"EXPLOSIVE, TONE-SETTING INTERIOR DEFENSIVE LINEMAN with a nimble spin move and the lateral agility to bound from gap to gap.","description":"Short-Area Quickness, Rare Versatility, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Jenkins is tall with a rugged, muscular frame and long arms. The son of former Pro Bowler Kris Jenkins, who played 10 seasons in the NFL with the Panthers and Jets, he played in 29 games over the past two seasons for the Wolverines, racking up 91 tackles (eight for loss) and 4.5 sacks in that stretch. Jenkins lines up all across the defensive front, seeing snaps on the interior and occasionally on the edge. He rushes with an explosive first step and a strong, two-handed punch to shock opposing linemen. He brings an effective spin move that leaves opponents lunging and wondering where he went. He’s a swift and agile mover who whips around his line-mates on stunts to fly into the backfield. Against the run, Jenkins is tough and physical. He stacks and sheds at the point of attack, keeping himself clean so he can make the play. He wraps up and tackles with authority. He typically plays low and with good leverage and shows hustle to chase down plays on the other side of the field. He was a team captain in 2023. Jenkins lacks ballast and sometimes fails to hold his ground at the point of attack. He can get pushed back at the snap, especially against double-team blocks. He brings a limited repertoire of moves at this point, relying too much on his bull rush—which can stall out at times. He gets stalemated and doesn’t have enough answers. There are times when he’s too aggressive and overruns the pocket or runs himself out of the play."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Ruke Orhorhoro","year":2024,"rank":51,"height":76,"weight":294,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Clemson","pros":"Ohorhoro is an ascending interior pass rusher with top-tier athleticism, ideal length, and a high motor.","cons":"He’s still raw and needs to develop a better plan as a rusher; he gets too aggressive at times and runs himself out of the play.","similar_player":"NICK FAIRLEY","grade":"Senior","age":22.5,"main_selling_point":"ATHLETIC AND VERSATILE INTERIOR LINEMAN with good length and excellent first-step burst.","description":"Short-Area Quickness, Bulldozer Power","scouting_report":"Ohorhoro is tall with a burly frame, long arms, and a massive powerhouse of a lower body. The former Clemson standout is an excellent athlete on the interior defensive line, running a blazing 4.89 40-yard dash at the combine, jumping 32-inches in the vert and recording a 9-foot-8 broad jump. He brings positional versatility to the trenches and lined up at multiple spots during his college career, and has the body type and demeanor to be both a gap-shooting penetrator or a two-gapping run defender. Ohorhoro has an explosive first step, uncoiling out of his stance to fire his body into an opponent. He has a good long-arm move and an effective club move to discard blocks. He hits like a wrecking ball when he arrives at the quarterback. He shows good lateral agility to jump to a new gap. He creates push to free up teammates on stunts. Ohorhoro plays with good leverage, and is able to drop his weight and dig his heels in to hold his ground. He shoots hands into an opponent’s chest and stacks them, keeping his eyes glued on the ball carrier. He sticks with the play, shows good hustle to the whistle, and has good closing speed to chase plays to the opposite side. As an added bonus, he has some experience (seven snaps over the last three seasons) in Clemson’s offensive jumbo package. Ohorhoro is still developing his pass rush plan and there are times when he runs out of steam, stops his feet, and gets stymied. He can be too aggressive against the run and lose sight of the ball carrier. He occasionally runs himself out of play or is driven down the line, opening up a gap for opposing running backs. He may need to add some bulk at the next level."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Roman Wilson","year":2024,"rank":52,"height":71,"weight":185,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Michigan","pros":"Wilson has electric speed and shows up in high-leverage situations, creating first downs and touchdowns; he’s a good deep threat who picks up yards after the catch.","cons":"He’s undersized and could be viewed as a slot-only player in the NFL.","similar_player":"CURTIS SAMUEL","grade":"Senior","age":22.8,"main_selling_point":"QUICK-FOOTED PLAYMAKER with sudden burst and separation skills; brings the speed to beat defenses deep or run away from them after the catch.","description":"Field-Tilting Speed, Sure Hands, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Wilson is short with a compact, muscular frame, and he plays with incredible quickness and body control. The former Michigan star is a twitchy mover who easily gets off the line, using deft footwork and turbo-boosted acceleration to avoid press coverage and get into his route. He gets to top speed quickly, eating up a cornerback’s cushion and threatening to run right past them. He separates at the break point with sharp cuts and sudden changes of direction. He shows a good feel for settling into soft spots in the zone, giving his quarterback a target, and he sticks with the play on the scramble drill to get himself open (as he did on this touchdown vs. Nebraska). Wilson brings reliable hands, with just one drop on 67 targets in 2023, per PFF. He tracks the ball well downfield. He has excellent focus to see the ball and catch it in traffic, and he shows the ability to go up high to reel in a pass. He catches the ball and smoothly turns upfield to pick up yards after the catch, bringing the speed and burst to run away from corners on crossing routes. Wilson was a chains-moving, touchdown-scoring machine for the Wolverines, turning 38 of his 48 catches in 2023 into first downs or scores. Wilson was one of the biggest standouts at the Senior Bowl, consistently winning in one-on-one situations and making big plays in practice. He works hard in the run game, looking to pivot and seal off corners from the play.  Wilson is undersized and has short arms, limiting his catch radius and his effectiveness in contested catch situations. He was primarily a slot player for the Wolverines (69 percent in 2023, 90 percent in 2022). He never posted high-volume receiving stats."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Christian Haynes","year":2024,"rank":53,"height":75,"weight":317,"position":"Guard","college":"Connecticut","pros":"Haynes is a powerful, easy-moving blocker with tons of starting experience and a track record for reliability.","cons":"He lunges at times when he misses his punch, and resorts to bear-hugging his opponent. Teams may see him as an interior lineman only.","similar_player":"NATE DAVIS","grade":"Senior","main_selling_point":"BATTLE-TESTED, POWERFUL PEOPLE-MOVER with good length and a nasty streak as a blocker.","description":"Bulldozer Power, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Haynes has a long-levered, high-cut frame and a rotund build. He’s an excellent overall athlete and was a reliable mainstay for the Huskies, logging 49 straight starts at right guard. He mirrors well to sustain blocks throughout the play, and brings a quick-strike punch that stuns opponents and can stop a pass rush in its tracks. He uses an effective snatch move to pull overaggressive pass rushers onto the ground. He’s a powerful blocker who flashed the ability to dig his heels in against the bull rush to stymie opponents. He shows awareness for stunts and quickly reacts, showing good twitch moving from block to block. He helps out linemates when he can; on one play vs. NC State, he peeled off from his spot in the middle and pushed a pass rusher past the pocket when the left tackle was beaten to the outside. Haynes gave up just one sack on 438 pass-blocking snaps in 2023, according to PFF.  In the run game, he shows good footwork to reach and seal on the backside of plays. He fires out of his stance and blocks with good leverage, showing the ability to generate movement and uproot defenders off the line of scrimmage. Haynes targets well on the move, locking on to a defender, making contact, and executing the block quickly. He blocks like a runaway beer truck when he’s on the move, sending opponents flying while consistently finishing blocks with a flourish. When he gets opponents on the ground, he makes sure they stay there.  There are times Haynes pops up too high and gets pushed back into the pocket, forcing the quarterback to move. When he loses a step on an opponent he drops his head and leans forward, causing him to lose his balance. He can be a little grabby and end up bear-hugging opponents if he’s not totally locked in and on balance. Haynes’s aggressive nature can get the best of him at times, and he’ll occasionally overextend with his punch and end up lunging."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Tyler Nubin","year":2024,"rank":54,"height":73,"weight":199,"position":"Safety","college":"Minnesota","pros":"Nubin has great size and top-tier ball production; he’s a versatile playmaker who can line up at multiple spots in the secondary.","cons":"He may lack the elite speed and range to be counted on as a single-high safety.","similar_player":"TRE'VON MOEHRIG","grade":"Rs Senior","age":22.8,"main_selling_point":"VERSATILE, BALL-HAWKING SAFETY who brings instincts and ball production in coverage and tackles with fundamental technique in space.","description":"Instinctual Playmaking, Coverage Chops, Rare Versatility","scouting_report":"Nubin has a tall, tapered frame with long arms, and he makes plays all across the secondary. The former Gophers star creates a black hole for opposing quarterbacks and surrendered a passer rating of 36.9 in primary coverage last year, per PFF. He has posted excellent ball production over the past three seasons, collecting 12 picks to go with nine passes defensed in 36 games. He patrols the deep middle, flashing awareness for how opponent routes are developing before positioning himself to make plays on the ball. He showed great ball skills and the physicality to lay down intimidating hits on opposing pass catchers. He closes ground in coverage quickly and strikes at the catch point to dislodge the ball, getting his hands into passing lanes or knocking it away with a forceful tackle. He did a good job of communicating and calling out shifts in coverage, getting his teammates positioned to defend the play. He showed quick reactions to drop back and recover in play-action looks. Against the run, he flies downhill and arrives at his target in a blink. He’s a very good tackler in space; he takes good angles, chops his feet to break down, keeps his head up, and puts his eyes through the thighs to make a form tackle on the ball carrier. He shows savvy footwork to stutter his steps when chasing down a ballcarrier to make sure he doesn’t cut back against the grain, tracking his opponent’s hip all the way to the tackle. He brings extensive special teams experience. Nubin isn’t the most fluid athlete in coverage and at times looks a little stiff when flipping his hips in trailing coverage. He occasionally comes in too high when tackling, which limits his stopping power. He may lack top-end speed to play consistently in single-high looks."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Keon Coleman","year":2024,"rank":55,"height":75,"weight":213,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Florida State","pros":"Coleman is an explosive, playmaking vertical threat with prototypical size and very strong hands to win at the catch point.","cons":"He’s still refining his route-running technique and is not a big-time separator.","similar_player":"ALLEN ROBINSON","grade":"Junior","age":20.9,"main_selling_point":"SOUPED-UP, BIG-PLAY RECEIVER with massive length and a highlight reel of preposterous catches.","description":"Instinctual Playmaking, Sure Hands, Pro-Ready Frame","scouting_report":"Coleman is a former basketball star, and that’s evident when you watch him. He is an explosive athlete with a big, powerful frame. The FSU star is a vertical receiver who shakes press, accelerates off the line, and lights the afterburners to take the top off a defense. He has incredible body control and positions himself well to get the defender on his hip to box him out, timing his jump to elevate and contorting to catch the ball. Coleman is a special talent at catching the football; he has incredible leaping ability, arrogant hands, and makes some of the most ridiculous catches you’ll ever see. Passes seem to stick to his hands (he dropped just four passes on 108 targets last year) and he reels in even the most impossible-looking grabs. He’s very dynamic after the catch, frequently burning past defenders’ pursuit angles or jumping right over them. He lined up primarily on the outside but also played snaps in the slot. He flashed the ability to sink his hips on comeback routes and in-breakers. He’s physical and tenacious as a blocker, showing the willingness to lock horns with defensive backs. You don’t see many 6-foot-4, 210-plus-pound punt returners, but Coleman averaged 12.0 yards per return on 25 punts. He won’t turn 21 until after the draft.  Coleman isn’t a top-tier separator and is still developing as a technical route runner. He was utilized on a lot of vertical deep routes, which limited his target volume and production. He may need to land with a team that is willing to feature his best strengths—vertical routes and plays that get him the ball in space—while he develops as a short and intermediate target (similar to what the Seahawks did with DK Metcalf)."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Malik Washington","year":2024,"rank":56,"height":69,"weight":191,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Virginia","pros":"Washington is a twitchy, highly productive slot receiver who catches everything and breaks tackles to create on his own.","cons":"He’s small and may be viewed as a slot-only player.","similar_player":"GOLDEN TATE","grade":"Senior","age":23.3,"main_selling_point":"TOUGH, EXPLOSIVE SLOT RECEIVER with top-tier tackle-breaking talent and strong, stick-em hands.","description":"Sure Hands, Short-Area Quickness, Elite Athleticism","scouting_report":"Washington has a compact, muscular frame and plays with twitchy, explosive movement. A former high school sprinter who won state and national championships as part of a 4x100-meter relay team, he’s an excellent all-around athlete who unsurprisingly blew up the combine, jumping an incredible 42.5 inches in the vertical (tied for tops this year and seventh all time at the receiver position) while posting a 4.47-second 40 and a 10-foot-6 broad jump, adding 19 reps on the bench (tied for second most this year). Washington transferred to Virginia after spending his first four seasons at Northwestern, and the move paid off: He led the country in catches last year (110) while racking up 1,426 receiving yards (fourth nationally) with nine touchdowns. He’s extremely tough at the catch point, showing the ability to shield defenders away from the ball and catch passes through contact. He has some of the strongest hands of any receiver in this class and consistently plucks the ball away from his frame. He caught 11 of 17 contested targets last year, per PFF, and dropped just three passes on 138 targets. He’s a dynamic playmaker out of the slot and is dangerous on slants and crossing routes, consistently catching the ball before exploding downfield in one smooth motion. He finished fourth in the country in total yards after the catch last year (711 yards) and frequently made the first guy miss (he led all receivers last year with 35 missed tackles forced, per PFF). Washington bounces off tackles and shows excellent contact balance to stay on his feet through traffic. He flashes a good feel for spacing, finding a soft spot in the zone to settle into. He has the skill set to line up at multiple spots in the formation, including in the slot and in the backfield. And he brings special teams value; he averaged 19.5 yards per return on 14 kick returns last year. Washington may be a slot-only player at the next level, and he’s still developing his route tree. He’s not a big separator or nuanced route runner and is unlikely to be a consistent downfield threat. He was mainly used in the short and intermediate areas and in schemed-up looks. Just 11 of his 110 catches were on throws of 20-plus yards, per PFF. He’s already 23 years old."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Braden Fiske","year":2024,"rank":57,"height":76,"weight":292,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Florida State","pros":"Fiske is a productive, high-intensity pass rusher with explosive athletic traits and the versatility to line up at multiple spots.","cons":"He has a tweener body type and may be viewed as a rotational player only. He’s already 24 years old.","similar_player":"BRYAN BRESEE","grade":"Senior","age":24.2,"main_selling_point":"HIGH-ENERGY INTERIOR RUSHER who lacks length but creates havoc as a pass rusher.","description":"Elite Athleticism, Relentless Motor, Pass-Rush Talent","scouting_report":"Fiske has a burly, barrel-chested build and short arms but has explosive movement traits. A fifth-year senior, he parlayed a big 2022 campaign at Western Michigan (when he ranked sixth nationally among interior linemen with 48 pressures, according to PFF) into a transfer to Florida State, where he once again created havoc from the middle. Fiske racked up six sacks and 28 pressures (tied for 23rd nationally) in the Seminoles defensive line rotation last year, using his explosive first step and twitchy movement skills to disrupt the pocket. He shoots out of his stance and can leap to different gaps in a blink. He has a powerful upper half and shocks opponents with a long-arm stab move. He’s tenacious as a bull rusher, firing his feet like pistons to overwhelm interior linemen at the point of attack. He keeps his hands working, utilizing rip, club, and swim moves to keep opponents on their heels or lunging out of the way. Fiske plays with good leverage and despite his lack of length, does a good job of digging his heels in and holding his ground against double-teams. He is simply not going to let a tight end block him. He tosses smaller opponents around like rag dolls and he shows hustle to chase the play down when the quarterback gets outside the pocket.  Fiske is undersized for the interior and has very short arms for the position—just 31 inches with a 77-inch wingspan—which could hurt his ability to take on and get off of blocks. He relies a little too much on his tenacity and motor, throwing bull rushes galore at opponents throughout the game, and will need to add more moves to his repertoire. His hand use is inconsistent."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Cole Bishop","year":2024,"rank":58,"height":74,"weight":206,"position":"Safety","college":"Utah","pros":"Bishop is a big, athletic, and highly physical defender who plays with anticipation against both the run and the pass; he can be the tone-setter for a defense.","cons":"He’s too aggressive at times and ends up out of position for making the play.","similar_player":"JAQUAN BRISKER","grade":"Junior","age":21.5,"main_selling_point":"STRAPPING, BIG-HITTING DEFENSIVE BACK who plays with excellent range and anticipation in coverage; has the versatility to play all over the field.","description":"SCOUTING REPORT BY DANNY KELLY, STRAPPING, BIG-HITTING DEFENSIVE BACK who plays with excellent range and anticipation in coverage; has the versatility to play all over the field.","scouting_report":"Bishop is tall, with a robust, muscular frame, and plays with an aggressive, hard-hitting style. The former Utes standout is a versatile playmaker who was deployed all over the defensive formation over the past two seasons, logging 305 snaps from the slot, 525 from the box, and another 348 deep in that stretch. He’s a top-tier athlete who ran a 4.45-second 40-yard dash at the combine, jumping 39 inches in the vert and 10 feet, 4 inches in the broad jump. He’s a rangy defender who is decisive in his reads and covers a lot of ground in the secondary. He sees routes developing and has the anticipation to jump them. He plasters to pass catchers in coverage, planting himself onto the hip of an opposing receiver or tight end to carry them downfield. He shows good discipline in pursuit, tracking the ballcarrier’s hip to avoid overrunning the play. He typically does a good job of chopping his feet and staying balanced in pursuit rather than flying in with no control. Bishop triggers quickly when coming downhill, showing excellent stopping power as a tackler. He brings an intimidating presence to the secondary. He’s an explosive blitzer who closes in the blink of an eye, at times trucking right through running backs to get to the quarterback. Bishop can occasionally lose track of the ball when taking on blocks and let a run get by him. He can be lured out of position by misdirection. His aggressiveness is turned up high, and he may need to learn to be more disciplined. There were times when he struggled to disengage or avoid blocks."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Kamari Lassiter","year":2024,"rank":59,"height":72,"weight":186,"position":"Defensive Back","college":"Georgia","pros":"Lassiter is a savvy defender with a natural feel for positioning himself to make plays in coverage; he’s aggressive and versatile, with the skill set to play in any scheme.","cons":"He’s undersized and lacks top-tier ball production.","similar_player":"TRENT MCDUFFIE","grade":"Junior","age":21.2,"main_selling_point":"INSTINCTIVE CORNERBACK WHO EXCELS IN BOTH MAN AND ZONE COVERAGE; a fiery defender with the versatility to line up in multiple schemes at multiple spots.","description":"Short-Area Quickness, Instinctual Playmaking, Knows Ball","scouting_report":"Lassiter has a slim, wiry frame with quick feet and explosive leaping ability. When he lines up in press looks, he is smooth and balanced in his backpedal, showing fluidity to flip his hips and run in trailing position. He stays connected to his opponent throughout the route, flashing excellent reactive athleticism to match receivers step-for-step. He’s patient and likes to get up into the face of his opponents on the jam, showing trust in his makeup speed. In zone looks, he’s really instinctive; he plays in half-turn technique and keeps his eyes back toward the quarterback, showing keen awareness for routes developing to his side. He positions himself to split the difference and cut off multiple routes, and often baits quarterbacks into making ill-advised throws. Lassiter reads the quarterback’s eyes to try to jump routes to knock the ball down. There are times that he looks like a big cat stalking his prey; he crouches down low, studying receivers’ footwork in order to anticipate routes and spring to action to undercut the pass. He takes smart angles to put himself in position to make a play, and always rakes his hands through the catch point, hoping to dislodge or deflect passes. He times his jump well to contest passes, and can elevate high up into the air. He tallied five pass breakups in 2023 and surrendered zero touchdowns, according to PFF.  Lassiter is a strong tackler and is not afraid to come up to make a hit. He shows no hesitation in his click-and-close, triggering downhill to stop pass catchers in their tracks on screen plays. He lines up on both sides of the field and gets some reps inside in the slot. He screams in off the edge as a blitzer.  Lassiter lacks size and length. He got his hands on a lot of passes over the last three seasons but notched just one interception in his career, making his ball skills a question mark heading into the NFL. He needs to get his head turned more quickly in man coverage, and at times gets too locked on to his receiver without showing awareness for what’s going on across the field. He doesn’t always take the best angles in the run game and occasionally overruns the ballcarrier. He can get pushed around and blocked off the edge by bigger, physical receivers."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jalen Mcmillan","year":2024,"rank":60,"height":73,"weight":197,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Washington","pros":"McMillan has good size, strong hands, and a knack for creating separation; he brings the potential to be a heavy-volume slot option early in his career.","cons":"He lacks top-tier speed and needs to get stronger as a route runner and ball-winner; he may be viewed as a slot-only player.","similar_player":"BRANDON STOKLEY","grade":"Senior","age":22.3,"main_selling_point":"PLAYMAKING SLOT RECEIVER with a big catch radius and a canny feel for getting open and making defenders miss after the catch.","description":"Short-Area Quickness, Smooth Footwork, Sure Hands","scouting_report":"McMillan has a tall, sinewy frame with long arms and runs routes with a silky-smooth gait. The former Huskies standout is quick off the line of scrimmage and uses his long strides to chew up cushion and get on top of corners. He’s savvy running routes primarily out of the slot, varying his tempo to lull corners to sleep. He hides his routes with leans and head fakes, frequently getting corners and safeties turned around or flat-footed. His double moves leave corners wondering where he went. McMillan flashes the ability to sink his hips and change direction quickly on hooks and digs. He has a big catch radius and will go up high and pluck the ball from the air. He’s not a true burner but has buildup speed to run away from defenders when he finds some green in front of him. He brings elusiveness to run after the catch and even scored a touchdown on a red zone wildcat play against Boise State. McMillan was highly productive for the Huskies the past two seasons; in 2022, he led the team with 79 catches and nine touchdowns while finishing second with 1,098 yards. His production dropped during Washington’s run to the national championship game last year as he dealt with a knee injury (which cost him four games), but he still collected 45 receptions for 559 yards and five scores.  McMillan benefited from a lot of free releases out of the slot and could struggle against tight press coverage on the outside. He lacks play strength, too often getting caught up in or slowed down by contact downfield. He needs to play through contact better. He’s not a true burner. He may be viewed as only a slot at the next level. He was used a lot on screens and short underneath routes in 2023."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Bralen Trice","year":2024,"rank":61,"height":76,"weight":245,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Washington","pros":"Brice is a technician with his hands and plays with a nonstop motor; he posted incredible pressure numbers over the past two years.","cons":"He lacks high-end burst as a rusher and won’t consistently win the edge at the next level.","similar_player":"UCHENNA NWOSU","grade":"Junior","age":23.1,"main_selling_point":"HYPER-PRODUCTIVE AND VERSATILE PASS RUSHER who uses his hands well and loops into the pocket on stunts.","description":"Short-Area Quickness, Pass-Rush Talent","scouting_report":"Trice has a stout, well-built frame and rushes the passer with a quick first step. The former Huskies standout is a versatile defender who is deployed from multiple spots on the line, showing the ability to rush from both two-point and three-point stances. He’s an agile rusher who jukes, stutters, and dodges around blocks, keeping linemen from getting a handle on him to push him out of the play. He shows the ability to convert speed to power with a bull-rush move and has an excellent inside counter, forcing the tackle to widen with a quick first step before cutting back through the B gap. He dips and rips on the edge, showing the ability to get low, and he ducks under blocks to get into the pocket. He uses his opponents’ aggressiveness against them, deploying a push/pull move that sends linemen lunging. He’s at his best looping into the pocket on stunts, where his lateral agility and slippery style make him tough to stop. He plays with a high motor and rushes with extremely active hands, punching, swiping, and slapping away blocks to keep himself clean. His production speaks for itself: Trice ranked first in the FBS in pressures in each of the past two seasons, per PFF, with 80 pressures in 2023 and 70 pressures in 2022. When he rushed in true pass set situations last year, he notched a very solid 29 percent win rate, per PFF. He plays balanced and sets a firm edge against the run. Trice lacks explosiveness as a rusher and won’t beat tackles to the high-side edge with his foot speed. His rushes tend to stall out at the top of the pocket, and he’s not overly bendy. He plays hard but lacks pursuit speed to chase plays down from the opposite side. He occasionally lets quarterbacks slip out of the pocket and into scrambles. His lack of elite length hurts him; if a tackle locks onto him, he sometimes struggles to break free."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Edgerrin Cooper","year":2024,"rank":62,"height":74,"weight":230,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Texas A&m","pros":"Cooper is a rangy and versatile stack linebacker who tracks down the ballcarrier at supersonic speeds and affects the quarterback as a blitzer.","cons":"He plays too tall at times, which hurts his leverage and take-on power. He will overrun pursuits.","similar_player":"DEVIN LLOYD","grade":"Junior","age":22.4,"main_selling_point":"AGGRESSIVE, THUMPING LINEBACKER who pursues ballcarriers like he’s a bat out of Hades and causes havoc as a blitzer.","description":"Short-Area Quickness, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Cooper is tall, with a well-built frame and long arms. He plays all over the defensive formation, primarily as a stack linebacker, but also gets looks as an overhang defender or edge player. The former Aggies star shows good vision and anticipation for run lanes, and he consistently sifts through the trash and avoids blocks to arrive at the ballcarrier. He has high-end closing speed; when he shoots downhill, he accelerates quickly and arrives at his target in the blink of an eye. There are times when he overtakes opponents before they seem to know what hit them. Cooper is an effective blitzer who was often used right up on the line, sugaring the A gaps. He has first-step burst and a knack for slipping through offensive linemen to locate the ballcarrier. He flies in from the second level like a heat-seeking missile on blitz looks and finds ways to duck under and skip past block attempts to get himself into the backfield. He totaled eight sacks to go with 27 pressures in 2023, per PFF, which ranked 12th among off-ball linebackers. He also notched 56 stops (15th). He spies the quarterback and tracks down scramble attempts. He chases down the play and sticks with runs to the other side of the field, showing excellent hustle from snap to whistle. He’s rangy in coverage, flashing the ability to flip his hips and carry tight ends upfield or get to his landmarks and keep his head on a swivel on zone drops. Cooper can play a little too upright, which reduces his reaction time, and he can get caught flat-footed and out of position. He occasionally overruns pursuits when he comes in too high and needs to get better at dropping his weight and chopping his feet to break down and make a tackle in space. He gets caught up on blocks and struggles to disengage at times."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"T'vondre Sweat","year":2024,"rank":63,"height":77,"weight":366,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Texas","pros":"Sweat has the extraordinary size and power to anchor the middle of a defense; he disrupts opposing blocking by refusing to budge an inch and even flashes some pass-rushing upside.","cons":"He lacks range as a pursuit defender and may be viewed primarily as a run-down defender.","similar_player":"THE EVER GIVEN","grade":"Senior","age":22.7,"main_selling_point":"IMMOVABLE, BLOCK-EATING INTERIOR LINEMAN with enough size and power to plug up the Suez Canal.","description":"Bulldozer Power, Short-Area Quickness","scouting_report":"Sweat has a massive, refrigerator-sized frame, long arms, and a powerful lower half. A versatile playmaker, he primarily lined up on the interior for Texas but got some looks all across the line, including a handful of reps on the edge. He plays with tremendous power against the run, plugging up the middle and holding his ground, even against double-teams. He has significant upper-body strength, absorbs and stymies block attempts, drops his weight, and digs his heels in to hold ground at the point of attack. He plays with good awareness of cut blocks and has nimble enough feet to stay in the play. He is an aware player who sniffs out screen plays, and he does a good job of getting his hands up in passing lanes. Sweat, who finished last season as Pro Football Focus’s top-graded interior defender (right in front of linemate Byron Murphy II), tallied 26 stops to go with 31 pressures and six pass knockdowns.  As a pass rusher, Sweat flashes the quick first step needed to split double-teams and slice into the pocket. He overpowers opponents, walking them back into the pocket to disrupt a quarterback’s timing and move him off his spot. He keeps offensive linemen on their heels with a strong long-arm stab, consistently forklifting opponents off their spots (as in this play against Oklahoma). He keeps his heavy hands moving and always active, using a swipe–side scissors move to discard opponents’ hands and shoot into the pocket. He employs an arm-over club-swim move to leave opponents flailing. He notched a 25 percent pass rush win rate on true pass sets, per PFF (seventh highest among interior defenders with 100 pass rush snaps). Sweat’s immense size makes him an interior bulwark against the run, but he’s relatively slow footed when moving laterally and doesn’t offer much range as a tackler. His pass rush tends to stall out if he doesn’t win early. He’ll have to develop more effective secondary pass rush moves. Sweat offers some pocket-disrupting potential but is not likely to be a high-sack guy (just five sacks in 51 career games). He may never be a high-snap player at the next level either."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Kiran Amegadjie","year":2024,"rank":64,"height":77,"weight":323,"position":"Tackle","college":"Yale","pros":"Amegadjie brings the prototypical frame, strong punch, and quick feet to develop into a high-level starter at left tackle.","cons":"He’s raw and has little experience against top-tier talent.","similar_player":"TERRON ARMSTEAD","grade":"Junior","main_selling_point":"TALL, LONG-LEVERED LEFT TACKLE with scintillating movement skills and an excellent understanding of how to leverage his length as a blocker.","description":"Pro-Ready Frame, Elite Athleticism, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Amegadjie is tall with a well-built, broad-shouldered frame and ludicrously long arms. The former Yale standout is extremely light-footed and easy-moving at the left tackle spot and mirrors well on an island. He knows his rare length is his edge and he shocks opponents with a strong punch, keeping them off his body and at arm’s length so he can control the rep. His wide, expansive frame makes it very difficult for opponents to run around him on the high side, but he also does a good job of pinching down on counter moves, keeping pass rushers from executing those counters into the pocket. Amegadjie shows the ability to anchor his weight and dig his heels in against the bull rush. He plays with good leverage in the run game, shooting his hands into his opponents’ chest to forklift them off their spot. He brings power on down blocks and knocks opponents back off the ball, then drives them out of the play with non-stop leg churn. He works his hands and feet in unison to pivot and seal defenders away from the play and brings smooth footwork when he climbs to the second level. He targets well and locks on to his opponent. He adds some potential positional versatility, with experience at both guard (2021) and tackle (2022-2023).  Amegadjie played at a lower level of competition in college and may need some time to acclimate to the pros. He occasionally misses looping rushers or is late to react when they fly around the edge on stunts. He has the tendency to lean on blocks and, at times, he struggles to sustain against counter moves. He played just four games in 2023 before suffering a season-ending quad injury, which required surgery."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Max Melton","year":2024,"rank":65,"height":71,"weight":187,"position":"Defensive Back","college":"Rutgers","pros":"Melton combines size, athleticism, versatility, and a history of ball production at both the outside and slot cornerback spots.","cons":"He can be a little stiff in off-coverage and in his transitions; he needs to get more disciplined as a run defender.","similar_player":"RONALD DARBY","grade":"Senior","age":22,"main_selling_point":"HYPER-ATHLETIC BALL-HAWKING CORNER who brings an aggressive, energetic play style, good ball skills, and versatility to play at multiple spots.","description":"Short-Area Quickness, Rare Versatility, Coverage Chops","scouting_report":"Melton has a muscular, tapered frame with long arms and top-tier athleticism. The former Rutgers standout posted elite testing numbers at the combine, running a 4.39-second 40 while posting a 40.5-inch vertical jump and an astonishing 11-foot-4-inch broad jump (tied for second among all players). He boasts excellent ball production, with eight picks over the last three seasons to go with 22 passes defensed. Melton is aggressive and highly competitive on every snap. He’s happy playing in press coverage, where he can get up into a receiver’s personal space and make them uncomfortable. He jams and reroutes opponents and throws off their timing. He’s sticky in coverage, mirroring at the snap while sticking close to a receiver’s hip on vertical and crossing routes. Melton also shows good instincts in off-coverage looks, where he can read the quarterback’s eyes and anticipate throws. He’s very physical at the catch point and always looking to dislodge the football with authority. He brings good awareness as a run defender, positioning himself well and working hard to get off blocks. He’s hyper-aggressive and physical as a tackler. His versatility is a big plus: He primarily lined up outside but also saw snaps in the slot. Melton can be a little clunky in his movement from off-coverage half-turn technique and in his transition from backpedal to trailing position. He can lose a step at his opponent’s route stem. He’s very grabby in coverage and may need to rein that in at the next level. He doesn’t always turn his head to find the ball in time. He has a few too many missed tackles (12 in 2023, per PFF)."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Patrick Paul","year":2024,"rank":66,"height":80,"weight":331,"position":"Tackle","college":"Houston","pros":"Paul is a quick-footed left tackle with incredible length and tons of starting experience; he uses his long arms and immense size to stymie pass rushers.","cons":"He struggles with leverage at times and gets caught lunging; he lets pass rushers cut back to the inside.","similar_player":"DONOVAN SMITH","grade":"Junior","age":23.4,"main_selling_point":"TOWERING, LONG-LIMBED LEFT TACKLE who uses his length expertly to deny pass rushers and lock on in the run game.","description":"Short-Area Quickness, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Paul is very tall, with a high-cut, burly build and vines for arms. The Houston stalwart absolutely towers over opponents and blocks with a wide stance, making him very difficult to run around. He uses smooth, long strides in his pass set to cover ground and deny opponents the edge. He delivers a strong punch and uses his hands well to control the rep; he will strike, reset, and continue to grapple to keep himself square to rushers. He mirrors well and stays balanced against spin moves, showing quick reactions against stunts and line games. He flashes a flexible upper half and is capable of absorbing a long-arm stab, bending back, and keeping his feet under him. He withstands bull-rush attempts, digging his heels in to stymie opponents. Paul engulfs opponents in the run game, latching on and running them out of the play. He flashes a tough-nosed demeanor, looking to drive opponents out of the play and keep his feet moving all the way through the whistle. He shows the ability to move defensive players off the line on down blocks, washing them away from the play. He gave up just one sack on 469 pass-blocking opportunities in 2023, according to PFF, and has tallied 44 total career starts at left tackle. Paul’s hands clap to the outside of his opponent’s frame too often, which leaves him hugging opponents rather than controlling them. When he misses his punch, he can fall off the block and duck his head. His height can cause leverage issues; he plays too tall at times, and will get caught leaning forward at others, stumbling off balance when opponents drop their shoulder and rip through. There were times when he was late out of his stance at the snap. He occasionally widens too far in his pass set, opening up opportunities for opponents to rush inside."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Blake Corum","year":2024,"rank":67,"height":68,"weight":205,"position":"Running Back","college":"Michigan","pros":"Corum has a three-down skill set with proven production and a track record for carrying a heavy load; he’s tough as nails and can start right away.","cons":"He wasn’t as elusive in 2023 as he was in 2022; teams may be worried about his heavy college workload.","similar_player":"JAYLEN WARREN","grade":"Senior","age":23.4,"main_selling_point":"TOUGH, DO-IT-ALL PLAYMAKER with a loose lower half and top-tier lateral burst; a three-down back who has handled a heavy load.","description":"Relentless Motor, Short-Area Quickness, Got That Dog in Him","scouting_report":"Corum sports a compact, muscular frame and runs with quick feet and a low center of gravity. The former Wolverines star is an agile, sudden mover who beats would-be tacklers with jukes and jump cuts. He’s decisive and cuts sharply to find daylight, showing the acceleration to bounce a run to the outside and access the corner. He plays with good balance, taking hits but keeping his feet under him. Corum is a hard-charging runner who shows excellent pace and patience to let his blocks develop; he plants himself behind a pulling blocker to draft off him downfield. He does a good job of getting skinny through the hole and almost hides from defenders when he has blockers in front. He runs with good forward lean in short-yardage and goal-line looks, keeping his legs churning while twisting and spinning to find extra yards. He’s shown he’s capable of carrying a heavy load and has produced three straight seasons of 1,000-plus scrimmage yards, scoring 59 touchdowns in that stretch. He lost just two fumbles on 700 touches over the past three seasons.  Corum lacks speed and doesn’t have that extra gear to pull away from trailing defenders. He’s a hard runner but doesn’t bring high-end power to push a pile. His elusiveness waned following a 2022 knee injury: After forcing 73 missed tackles on 248 rush attempts in 2022 (with 36 rushes of 10-plus yards, per PFF), he forced just 30 missed tackles on 258 attempts in 2023 (tallying 25 rushes of 10-plus yards). Teams may ask themselves whether this was the result of his knee injury or a heavy workload that wore him down."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jaylen Wright","year":2024,"rank":68,"height":71,"weight":210,"position":"Running Back","college":"Tennessee","pros":"Wright is a big-play threat who can score from anywhere on the field; he has game-changing speed.","cons":"He never carried a big workload in college; he is relatively unproven as a pass catcher.","similar_player":"RAHEEM MOSTERT","age":21,"main_selling_point":"BIG-PLAY BACK WITH BLAZING HOME-RUN SPEED and some tackle-breaking talent; give him an inch, and he’ll take a mile.","description":"Field-Tilting Speed, Elite Athleticism, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Wright has a muscular, high-cut frame and dazzling, field-tilting speed. A former high school state title holder in the 55-meter dash (with a personal best of 10.85 seconds in the 100-meter), he clocked a 4.38-second 40-yard dash at the combine and nearly set the record for broad jump at the running back position, leaping 11 feet and 2 inches in the event (tied for second all time). That explosiveness certainly shows up on the football field, and the former Volunteers star led the team in rushing in each of the past two seasons. Wright racked up 1,013 yards and four touchdowns on just 137 attempts in 2023 (his 7.4 yards per attempt were the top mark for FBS running backs with at least 120 carries), notching 35 rushes of 10-plus yards and 43 missed tackles forced along the way, per PFF. He runs with extraordinarily quick feet, chopping his steps to rip through arm tackles and stay balanced when in traffic before really opening up his gait and taking off when he sees daylight. He’s a patient runner who follows his blocks and flashes the ability to press the line before breaking a run to the outside. He sets up second-level defenders with shoulder shakes and jab steps, using his turbo acceleration to plant his foot and shoot through the types of gaps in the line that close too quickly for most backs. Wright wasn’t a high-volume pass catcher for Tennessee, but he flashed some route-running ability, particularly on two-way go routes in the middle of the field, where he left linebackers flat-footed. He doesn’t profile as a heavy-volume lead back, but he brings the juice to complement a bigger, bruising back and keep defenses on their heels.  Wright has a thin lower half and doesn’t pack much pile-moving power. He gets caught running too high at times and isn’t at his best as a “make you miss in a phone booth” runner. When he gets a little runway, he can blast off, but he doesn’t have top-tier lateral agility. He benefited from playing in a wide-open spread offense that took defenders out of the box, giving him huge run lanes. He was not used as a receiver much before the 2023 season, with just eight total catches prior to last year. Wright may never be a high-volume back in the NFL, and he averaged just 11 carries a game in 2023. He may be best utilized as a complementary or change-of-pace back who gets schemed looks to get him out into space."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Javon Bullard","year":2024,"rank":69,"height":70,"weight":198,"position":"Safety","college":"Georgia","pros":"Bullard is a highly versatile defender who can line up deep, in the box, or in the slot; he’s a high-intensity defender with sticky coverage chops.","cons":"He’s a little undersized and may be considered a tweener.","similar_player":"C.J. GARDNER-JOHNSON","grade":"Junior","age":21.6,"main_selling_point":"VERSATILE, HIGH-ENERGY DEFENSIVE BACK with experience playing all over the secondary.","description":"Rare Versatility, Coverage Chops, Got That Dog in Him","scouting_report":"Bullard has a compact, muscular build and brings a versatile skill set to the secondary. A two-year starter for the Bulldogs, he’s a hybrid safety and slot defender who racked up 102 tackles, four picks, and eight passes defensed over the past two seasons. He played all over the secondary in that stretch, seeing snaps over the slot (654), in deep coverage (374), and in the box (144), per PFF. Bullard plays with a feisty, competitive demeanor and shows good range for tracking the ball from sideline to sideline. He closes ground quickly on his coverage assignment and plays with anticipation, undercutting routes to get his hands into passing lanes. He’s quick as a hiccup in coverage and changes direction fluidly to mirror opponents and stay attached to their hip. He can flip his hips and run step for step with receivers up the seam. He surrendered zero touchdowns in coverage last year, per PFF, and as the closest defender in coverage allowed an opposing quarterback rating of just 34. Against the run, Bullard triggers quickly, with no wasted steps. He tracks the ballcarrier’s hip in pursuit, making sure to avoid letting his target make the cutback. He has good vision when sifting through the trash at the second level, keeping himself clean to find the ball and make the play. He positions himself well against pulling blockers and works hard to get out of their grasp. He plays his leverage soundly and sheds blocks to make the play. Bullard is a bit undersized and lacks length. He has some misses as an open-field tackler. He doesn’t always get his head around when in trailing coverage, playing opponents’ hands rather than trying to find the ball. He could struggle to match up against bigger, more explosive receivers from the slot. He may be viewed as a tweener who lacks the top-tier range of a single-high safety and the size and hitting power of an in-the-box thumper."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Dominick Puni","year":2024,"rank":70,"height":77,"weight":313,"position":"Guard","college":"Kansas","pros":"Puni is a versatile, wide-bodied lineman who plays with good balance and strong hands; it isn’t always pretty, but he usually gets his blocks done.","cons":"He plays too high at times and needs to sustain longer in the run game.","similar_player":"JAMAREE SALYER","grade":"Senior","age":24.1,"main_selling_point":"BIG, WIDE-BODIED OFFENSIVE LINEMAN who plays with good balance and heavy hands; he brings the potential to play guard or center.","description":"Smooth Footwork, Short-Area Quickness, Got That Dog in Him","scouting_report":"Puni has a burly, square build with good length and strong hands. A sixth-year senior who started his career at Central Missouri, he transferred to Kansas in 2022 and started 22 games for the Jayhawks over the last two seasons, seeing action at both left guard and left tackle (he also played at right tackle early in his career). Puni is an easy mover with quick, balanced feet and excellent short-area agility (as evidenced by his 4.4-second short shuttle, which ranked third among all offensive linemen at the combine). He brings smooth footwork to mirror in pass protection, and shows the ability to recover when he finds himself out of position. He sticks with the block, runs his feet, and looks to cut off angles and push his opponent past the pocket. He swings a heavy punch to push defenders off their path and brings vice-grip hands to latch on to a pass rusher and control the rep. He shows good power in the run game to move mass off the line and pairs his initial punch with his footwork to pivot and seal defenders quickly. He’s a runaway beer truck on the move, regularly bowling over defenders when pulling or moving to the second level. He targets well and engages second-level defenders, pushing them out of the play or onto their back. He brings multi-position versatility: He played tackle last year but projects best at guard or center (he took snaps at center at Senior Bowl practices).  Puni plays too upright in pass protection at times and makes him vulnerable to push-pull moves. He gets out over his skis occasionally in the run game, which makes him susceptible to swim moves and spins by defenders. He struggles to sustain at times on down blocks. He likely doesn’t have the foot speed and range to stick at tackle and projects best on the interior. He is already 24 years old."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Spencer Rattler","year":2024,"rank":71,"height":72,"weight":211,"position":"Quarterback","college":"South Carolina","pros":"Rattler has a live, loose arm and can make any throw look effortless; he brings the physical traits to develop into a starter at the next level.","cons":"His accuracy and decision-making are erratic, and his lack of height could cause teams to balk.","similar_player":"BAKER MAYFIELD","grade":"Rs Senior","age":23.5,"main_selling_point":"UNDERSIZED SIGNAL-CALLER with outsize arm talent.","description":"Arm Strength, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Rattler is short with a rugged, muscular build and a very strong, live arm. The former Gamecocks star throws with a quick, whiplike motion and effortlessly uncorks high-velocity lasers downfield. He can flick the ball when his feet aren’t set, and he flashes the ability to layer passes over a defender. He’s willing to stand in the pocket and throw with pressure bearing down. He scans the whole field and knows where the pieces are on the board. Rattler flashes a good feel for the pocket, knowing when to step up to avoid pressure, keep his eyes downfield, and find the open man. He’s not fast, but he’s functionally mobile in the pocket, capable of strafing and spinning to buy himself an extra beat to get a throw off. He’s a rhythm passer who gets the ball out when he can, but he’s also patient and willing to take what the defense gives him and check it down. He’ll come off his first read and find his outlet to avoid taking a sack. He’s comfortable throwing on the run.  Rattler is undersized at just 6 feet tall, and he’s not a real threat to run in the way that similarly sized guys like Russell Wilson and Kyler Murray do. He too often alternates between being comfortable dinking and dunking (he had an average depth of target of just 7.5 yards last year, with only 10.2 percent of his throws going 20-plus yards, per PFF) and being too aggressive, forcing the ball into tight windows. He completed just 12 big-time throws in 2023, per PFF, a 2.9 percent big-time throw rate that ranks lowest among the top quarterbacks in this class. He takes too many sacks (39 last year, tied for eighth most) and too often fails to escape pressure (with a 21 percent pressure-to-sack rate, per PFF). Rattler’s accuracy over the middle is a little erratic, as is his decision-making."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Marshawn Lloyd","year":2024,"rank":72,"height":69,"weight":220,"position":"Running Back","college":"Usc","pros":"Lloyd is a highly elusive, big-play back who flashes talent as a pass catcher; he’s a creator who brings the potential to play on all three downs.","cons":"He’s never carried a heavy workload and is relatively unproven in the passing game; he has had some ball-security issues.","similar_player":"JOSH JACOBS","grade":"Senior","age":23.3,"main_selling_point":"COMPACT AND VERSATILE SPARK-PLUG BACK with quick feet and plenty of elusiveness; brings the potential to expand his role in the passing game.","description":"Short-Area Quickness, Smooth Footwork, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Lloyd is built like a fire hydrant, sporting a thick, muscular frame. A transfer to USC from South Carolina, the Trojans standout is quick and explosive, running with a low center of gravity and excellent contact balance. He’s extremely elusive and racked up 47 missed tackles forced on just 115 carries in 2023 (an elite rate), adding another 10 missed tackles forced on 13 receptions, per PFF. He showed the burst and acceleration to get to the corner and beat pursuit angles, and he used hesitation moves and jump cuts to make opponents whiff at the second level. Lloyd runs with a good feel for tempo and pace, waiting for his blocks to set up before picking the right moment to cut downhill or break to the outside. He’s a tough inside runner who churns and jukes and spins his way to extra yards. He wasn’t deployed as a pass catcher all that much in college (just 31 catches in the past two seasons), but he does flash some high-level pass-catching ability—and he impressed in that area at the Senior Bowl. Lloyd has some real juice as a runner and showed off his explosive traits at the combine, running a 4.46-second 40-yard dash (giving him an 85th percentile speed score) while adding a 36-inch vertical jump.  Lloyd’s pass-blocking needs work. The effort is there, but he doesn’t consistently drop an anchor in the face of an oncoming rusher and will get knocked back in the pocket at times. He fumbled four times in 2023, losing three of them. He’s never carried a big workload, averaging 12.3 carries per game in 2022 for South Carolina and just 10.5 carries per game for the Trojans last year."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Audric Estimé","year":2024,"rank":73,"height":71,"weight":221,"position":"Running Back","college":"Notre Dame","pros":"Estime is a big, powerfully built back who breaks a lot of tackles and creates a lot of explosive plays.","cons":"He lacks lateral agility in the short area and can get stuck in the mud when his initial rush lane fails to open; he has not been productive in the passing game.","similar_player":"CHRIS CARSON","age":20.6,"main_selling_point":"BIG, PHYSICAL BACK who fights through tackle attempts and has a knack for creating big plays.","description":"Pro-Ready Frame, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Estime is built like a tank, sporting a tapered, muscular frame with good bulk throughout. The former Notre Dame standout is a powerful runner with excellent contact balance, regularly ripping through arm tackles and churning his legs to pick up extra yards. He’s an intimidating presence for an offense who delivers punishment to the poor, hapless souls tasked with tackling him at the second level. He is tough to slow down once he gets up to speed, and strings together moves as he slaloms through the defense. He flashes the ability to make multiple defenders miss and uses a strong stiff arm to discard tacklers once he’s turned the corner. Estime racked up 64 missed tackles forced in 2023, per PFF, and averaged 4.27 yards after contact per rush. He uses staccato footwork with jumps, stutters, and cuts to avoid ankle tackles and diving defenders, and he follows his blocks before quickly exploding downhill. When he sees a little bit of green in front of him, he can take advantage—regularly creating big plays or hitting the home run. He tallied 22 runs of 15-plus yards last year, tied for fifth most in FBS. Estime showed the ability to square up pass rushers in the hole and stop them in their tracks. He wasn’t frequently utilized in the passing game, but did catch all 17 of his targets last year. Estime has a tendency to dance and chop his feet behind the line, hesitate, and allow himself to be quickly corralled. He’s a little stiff-hipped and runs too upright at times. He’s most effective with a full head of steam, so he may fit best in a downhill run scheme. While he’s flashed reliable hands, he doesn’t have production in the passing game on his résumé."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jonah Elliss","year":2024,"rank":74,"height":74,"weight":248,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Utah","pros":"Elliss has a quick first step and brings a well-rounded repertoire of pass-rush moves necessary to contribute as a rotational rusher early on.","cons":"He has tweener size and may need to improve against the run to be a full-time player.","similar_player":"DEE FORD","grade":"Junior","age":21,"main_selling_point":"ENERGETIC AND HIGHLY PRODUCTIVE PASS RUSHER with a collection of go-to pass-rush moves.","description":"Pass-Rush Talent, Short-Area Quickness, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Elliss has a well-built, rugged frame and rushes the quarterback with a relentless demeanor. The former Utah standout brings a quick first step to threaten the edge. He squares up offensive tackles and deploys a solid repertoire of pass-rush moves, including a bounding cross chop, a side scissors move, and a club move. He utilizes a handful of inside countermoves, including an effective spin move that sends opponents lunging and a hump move that sends tackles upfield and out of his way. Elliss flashes good closing speed to finish his rush. He can turn on the jets when he gets into the backfield and arrives quickly at his target. He rushes with a nonstop motor and never quits on a play. Elliss tallied 12 sacks, 16 tackles for a loss, and three pass deflections in 2023. He notched 39 total pressures last year, per PFF, and finished with a very solid 28.5 percent pass-rush win rate on true pass sets. Against the run, Elliss plays with physicality and takes on blocks with an aggressive attitude. He shows a good feel for avoiding cut blocks, discarding his opponent to keep his balance and stay in the play. He brings the athleticism to chase plays down in space and the twitch to change direction quickly and track his target.  Elliss has a tweener body type and lacks height and length. He lacks the bulk and ballast to take on blocks at the point of attack. There are times when he loses track of the football and lets the running back go right past his gap. He missed three games at the end of the 2023 season due to a shoulder injury."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Austin Booker","year":2024,"rank":75,"height":76,"weight":240,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Kansas","pros":"Booker is twitchy and long, boasting a solid foundation of pass-rush moves; he’s an ascending edge rusher with tools to develop into a quality starter.","cons":"He lacks bulk and play strength, and is very raw; he may need some time to develop.","similar_player":"ARDEN KEY","grade":"Rs Sophomore","age":21.3,"main_selling_point":"ATHLETIC BUT RAW EDGE RUSHER with great length who already boasts an impressive complement of pass rush moves.","description":"Short-Area Quickness, Smooth Footwork, Pass-Rush Talent","scouting_report":"Booker has a tapered, muscular build with long arms and a huge wingspan. A transfer to Kansas in 2023 via Minnesota (where he saw limited action over two seasons), Booker broke out in a big way last season for the Jayhawks, racking up 56 tackles, including 12.0 for a loss, with 8.0 sacks and two forced fumbles. He led the team in pressures, per PFF (38). Booker uncoils at the snap, showing a quick first step to gain depth on the edge. He likes to use a Euro-step, bounding rush to capture the edge and employs a good inside counter when tackles over-set to the outside. He shows decent bend to get low and duck underneath blocks. He brings an effective spin move to leave offensive tackles lunging. He squares up offensive tackles and explodes upfield, converting speed to power while uprooting offensive tackles. He uses his length well with the long-arm move and can stack and shed against the run. Booker sets the edge and keeps blockers off his frame, keeping his eyes on the ball. He brings good range in space to chase down a ballcarrier on the far side of the field.   Booker has just one year and change of experience, having appeared in six games at Minnesota before transferring to Kansas. He’s a leggy mover with a slim lower half and may need to bulk up at the next level. He’s too easily pushed off the line against the run or washed out of the play on down blocks. He needs to clean up his tackling, with 12 missed tackles last year."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Andru Phillips","year":2024,"rank":76,"height":71,"weight":190,"position":"Defensive Back","college":"Kentucky","pros":"Phillips is an aggressive, high-energy cover corner who brings versatility to play both man and zone, and inside or outside.","cons":"He’s undersized and lacked production in college.","similar_player":"TARON JOHNSON","grade":"Senior","age":22.4,"main_selling_point":"TWITCHED-UP DEFENSIVE BACK who plays a tenacious brand of coverage; brings versatility to line up outside or in the slot.","description":"Elite Athleticism, Smooth Footwork, Got That Dog in Him","scouting_report":"Phillips has a compact, sinewy frame and electric feet. A high school state champion triple-jumper, he’s a top-tier athlete who ran a 4.48-second 40-yard dash at the combine, while jumping 42 inches in the vert and 11-foot-3 inches in the broad jump. Phillips’s only season as a full-time starter was 2023, but he played both on the outside and over the slot. He stays low and balanced in his backpedal and shows very good quickness to click and close and break on a pass. He is comfortable in off-coverage looks where he can sit back to read the quarterback’s eyes, and he triggers downhill in a blink to undercut a route and get his hand into the passing lane. He’s physical and tenacious in press looks; he lands his punch and stays patient, looking to crowd opponents and disrupt the route. Phillips is a fluid mover who can turn and chase while sticking close to his opponent, and showed a feel for getting his head around to look for the ball. He flashed good timing to play the ball in coverage, reaching past the body of the receiver to knock the ball down without drawing a flag. He’s not afraid to play with physicality in the run game and will throw his body around and look to deliver punishment. He works hard to discard blocks and hold his leverage. Phillips plays an aggressive style, but there were times he was too grabby in coverage. His ball production leaves something to be desired; he did tally 10 passes defensed over the last two seasons, but notched zero interceptions in his career. He flies around against the run but needs to play with more discipline; he collected 15 missed tackles in 2023, per PFF, too often throwing his shoulder into a ballcarrier without wrapping up. He’ll occasionally lose his leverage and get beaten to the outside in the run game."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Dadrion Taylor-demerson","year":2024,"rank":77,"height":70,"weight":197,"position":"Safety","college":"Texas Tech","pros":"Taylor-Demerson is a souped-up safety with excellent range and a history of production; he’s versatile and could play at multiple spots in the secondary.","cons":"He’s undersized and lacks length; he too often takes the cheese on misdirection.","similar_player":"JULIAN LOVE","grade":"Senior","age":23.2,"main_selling_point":"RANGY, BALL-HAWKING DEFENSIVE BACK who flies around the secondary and punches above his weight as a hitter.","description":"Field-Tilting Speed, Got That Dog in Him, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Taylor-Demerson has a compact, muscular frame and plays with excellent range in the secondary. A former high school running back, he switched to defensive back for Texas Tech and put up top-tier production over the past two seasons, racking up 147 tackles to go with seven interceptions, 13 passes defensed, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries. He also added two sacks and seven tackles for loss. Taylor-Demerson is a top-tier athlete who ran a 4.41-second 40-yard dash at the combine (tops at the safety position) while jumping 38 inches in the vert with a 10-foot-3 broad jump. That speed and explosiveness show up on tape as he ranges all over the secondary or flies in like a heat-seeking missile on the blitz. He flashes excellent anticipation, watching the quarterback’s eyes to jump into passing lanes. He plays with an aggressive style, breaking on the passes before they’re thrown. He’s a versatile defender who lines up all over the formation: He saw 485 snaps deep last year, with 202 snaps in the slot, 113 in the box, and another 10 on the defensive line, per PFF. Taylor-Demerson has a quick trigger for reacting to run plays, flying downfield to make a tackle. He takes smart angles in pursuit, keeping opponents from cutting back. And he punches above his weight as a hitter, consistently showing no fear when squaring up and taking on running backs in the hole. He’s physical on blocks and works to free himself so that he can make the tackle. He’s a regular special teams contributor. Taylor-Demerson is tough and physical at the route stem but can get a little too grabby at times. He’ll need to play with more discipline to avoid flags. He lacks length and size. He’s susceptible to getting lured out of position by misdirection. He will drive downhill on a play and let a pass catcher get behind him. He’s occasionally too aggressive when flying to the ball and has missed some tackles."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Calen Bullock","year":2024,"rank":78,"height":74,"weight":188,"position":"Safety","college":"Usc","pros":"Bullock is rangy and plays with good instincts in single-high looks and has the quickness and fluidity to play over the slot; some teams may see him as a corner.","cons":"He’s very slight for the position and has to improve as a run defender; he misses tackles, takes bad angles, and overruns plays.","similar_player":"JUAN THORNHILL","grade":"Junior","age":20.9,"main_selling_point":"RANGY, LONG-LEVERED DEFENSIVE BACK who plays with anticipation in coverage and has excellent ball skills.","description":"Field-Tilting Speed, Instinctual Playmaking, Coverage Chops","scouting_report":"Bullock is tall, with a slim, sinewy frame and long arms. A receiver turned defensive back, the USC standout’s instincts and ball skills consistently show up in games: He tallied nine interceptions (two returned for touchdowns) and 15 passes defensed over three seasons with the Trojans. He catches the ball well and knows how to get his hands into his opponents’ bodies to break up the pass. Bullock is a twitchy athlete who shows extremely good range in the middle of the field. He can play deep in single-high looks and shows the instincts and anticipation skills to break on a pass and make a play on the ball. He loves to read the quarterback’s eyes and undercut the intended route, and he closes on the ball extremely quickly. Once he triggers downhill, either against a pass or against the run, he closes in on his target in the blink of an eye. He has good fluidity, turning and transitioning to the trailing position when covering receivers in the slot. Because of his long frame, fluidity, ball skills, and speed, some teams may view him as a cornerback at the next level. Bullock is tall and very slight for the safety position. He tends to take bad angles and too frequently overruns pursuits. He doesn’t always seem especially excited to take on a running back in the hole. He plays too high as a tackler and lacks stopping power. He’ll occasionally take the cheese on misdirection plays and find himself out of position. He doesn’t always go full speed in pursuit from the backside. He gets too focused on the quarterback in scramble drill situations and loses track of pass catchers in his area."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Payton Wilson","year":2024,"rank":79,"height":76,"weight":233,"position":"Linebacker","college":"North Carolina State","pros":"Wilson is very athletic, productive, and versatile; he’s a rangy playmaker who could feature as a situational blitzer and pass rusher.","cons":"He struggles to get off blocks and too frequently overruns a play.","similar_player":"DREW SANDERS","grade":"Senior","age":24,"main_selling_point":"RANGY, INSTINCTIVE LINEBACKER who fills up the stat sheet and flashes the ability to create havoc as a blitzer.","description":"Elite Athleticism, Rare Versatility, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Wilson has a tall, well-built frame with short arms and boasts top-tier athleticism. The Wolfpack star has a nose for the football and filled up the stat sheet in 2023, racking up 138 tackles, including 17.5 for a loss (tied for 12th nationally), to go with six sacks, three picks, six pass knockdowns, and a forced fumble. He tied for second in the FBS with 67 stops, according to PFF, tallying just six missed tackles—good for a measly 4.7 percent missed tackle rate. Wilson is an impact player both in coverage and as a pass rusher, seeing snaps in the box, up on the line, on the edge, and in the slot. He brings sideline-to-sideline speed to patrol the second level. He’s reactive in coverage, showing the ability to run with tight ends and cover plenty of ground in zone looks. He flashes the ability to anticipate routes and get underneath them, taking away passing lanes or knocking down a pass. Wilson does a good job of sifting through the trash on run plays, slipping through traffic to find the ballcarrier. He chases down plays from the backside and shows nonstop hustle. He’s an excellent blitzer who explodes upfield at the snap and slips through gaps in the line, closing quickly on the quarterback.  Wilson has very short arms, which could limit his tackle radius and make it harder for him to discard blocks. He too frequently fails to take on blocks with authority and ends up sealed away from the play. He needs to stack and shed his opponents more quickly, and too often lets blockers get into his chest and control the rep. He doesn’t bring high-end stopping power and comes in too high at times and tries to drag opponents down. He will overrun pursuit angles and fail to break down to make the tackle. He has a concerning injury history, with multiple ACL tears and multiple shoulder injuries dating back to high school."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Malik Mustapha","year":2024,"rank":80,"height":70,"weight":209,"position":"Safety","college":"Wake Forest","pros":"Mustapha is a high-energy defender who flies around the field, tackles with authority, and shows anticipation in coverage; he can play on all four downs.","cons":"He’s undersized; he posted underwhelming pass deflection and interception numbers.","similar_player":"TJ WARD","grade":"Senior","age":21.8,"main_selling_point":"HARD-HITTING TONE-SETTER who plays with good range and an aggressive demeanor; a versatile defensive back who can line up at multiple spots.","description":"Got That Dog in Him, Short-Area Quickness, Rare Versatility","scouting_report":"Mustapha has a compact, muscled-up frame and plays with twitchy movement skills. A two-year starter for the Demon Deacons, he filled up the stat sheet, totaling 138 tackles, 13.0 tackles for loss, 4.0 sacks, and five passes defensed over the past two seasons. He grabbed 45 stops and 19 pressures in that stretch, per PFF. Mustapha plays from multiple alignments on the field and saw 321 snaps from the slot, 586 snaps in the box, and 226 snaps from deep over the past two seasons. He plays with good reaction speed and plenty of range in two-high looks. He’s smooth and balanced in his backpedal, showing a good feel for positioning himself between routes. He demonstrates anticipation in coverage, putting himself into position to make a play by breaking on the route before the ball is thrown. Mustapha plays with excellent closing speed, at times seemingly surprising ballcarriers with how quickly he arrives on target. He aggressively runs the alley against the run, showing quality tackling form. He has no fear coming down into the box and sticking his face in the fan, flashing excellent stopping power as a hitter. He pursues effectively, tracking the near the hip of the ballcarrier to prevent cutbacks. Mustapha has lightning speed as a blitzer, flying downhill to shoot through the line and into the backfield. He has special teams experience. Mustapha is short and lacks length, which could be an issue when he’s asked to cover bigger, taller tight ends and receivers over the slot. He too often lets pass catchers create space at the route stem. He can be drawn out of position by a read option fake or other misdirection plays. He tore his ACL in 2021 and missed three games in 2022 due to an undisclosed injury."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Xavier Legette","year":2024,"rank":81,"height":73,"weight":221,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"South Carolina","pros":"Legette has a rare combination of size and electric speed; he’s a ball-winner who can take the lid off of a defense.","cons":"He is an extremely late bloomer and still raw as a route runner.","similar_player":"CORDARRELLE PATTERSON","grade":"Rs Senior","age":23.2,"main_selling_point":"SPARK PLUG PASS CATCHER who bodies defenders at the catch point and runs away from them on crossers and slants.","description":"Elite Athleticism, Field-Tilting Speed, Sure Hands","scouting_report":"Legette has a tall, muscular frame and plays with turbo-charged acceleration and explosive top-end speed. The former Gamecocks playmaker was quiet his first four seasons in Columbia, but broke out in a big way in 2023 with 71 catches for 1,255 yards and seven touchdowns. Legette has a huge catch radius and repeatedly climbs the ladder when the ball is in the air to elevate far over opposing defensive backs. He shows a veteran-like awareness for the sideline to get his feet down. And he brings strong, reliable hands, with only two drops on 97 targets in 2023. Legette hits the afterburners and runs away from defenders on sweeps and screen plays and it's hard to track him on crossers and drag routes. He’s physical after the catch and shows the ability to rip through tackle attempts and shrug off defenders to pick up extra yards. He brings a vertical element to an offense and can really fly on nine routes and post routes. He’s also a good kick returner and averaged 26.6 yards per return on 25 returns over the past two years, taking one back to the house. Legette is tough and physical when blocking on the outside. He looks to dominate corners and seal them away from the play.  Legette is still raw and may fit best with a creative offensive coordinator who will scheme him touches. He is not a natural separator early in his routes; he’s shown the ability to use his big frame to separate late and win at the catch point, but he needs work as a route runner to separate quickly from savvy defenders. Legette played quarterback as a high school senior, but his slow development arc is a concern; he’s a one-year wonder and basically did nothing his first four seasons in college (with his previous best season being 2022, when he caught 18 passes for 167 yards and three scores)."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jermaine Burton","year":2024,"rank":82,"height":72,"weight":196,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Alabama","pros":"Burton is a field-tilting deep threat who knows how to separate late to reel in downfield bombs.","cons":"He lacks consistency as a route runner and his effort came and went as a blocker; he never posted high-end numbers.","similar_player":"RASHOD BATEMAN","grade":"Senior","age":22.8,"main_selling_point":"SILKY-SMOOTH BIG-PLAY DYNAMO with the speed to take the lid off the defense and stick ’em hands to reel in off-target throws.","description":"Smooth Footwork, Sure Hands, Field-Tilting Speed","scouting_report":"Burton has an athletic, sturdy frame and runs routes with turbo-charged acceleration. After starting his career at Georgia (where he caught 53 passes for 901 yards and eight touchdowns over 24 games), Burton transferred to Alabama in 2022, leading the team in receiving yards in both of the past two years (79 catches for 1,475 yards and 15 scores in that stretch). The Tide standout is an excellent athlete who ran a 4.45-second 40-yard dash at the combine, jumping 38.5 inches in the vert and 11-foot-1 inches in the broad jump. He uses fundamentally sound hands technique to reel in passes that arrive at awkward angles, and has notched two drops on 115 targets over the past two seasons. As a route runner, he showcases very good acceleration to get off the line and get vertical to threaten the defense deep. Burton tracks the ball beautifully on go routes, can access an extra gear to run under throws, and knows how to own the sideline area, giving himself room to separate at the last second and reel in a deep bomb. He led the SEC with 20.5 yards per catch last season. He brings good body control, flashing the ability to elevate, spin, catch the ball, and angle his feet to stay inbounds on catches near the sideline. He is effective on hitch and comeback routes, sinking his hips quickly to decelerate and separate. And he runs a mean double-move, leaving corners flat-footed as he flies right by.  There were times Burton struggled with heavy, physical press coverage and was slowed getting out into his route. He wasn’t asked to run a super diverse route tree and never produced elite numbers. His effort and effectiveness as a blocker comes and goes. He wasn’t heavily utilized on special teams in college.  He was seen on video striking a female fan in the head after Alabama lost to Tennessee."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"T.j. Tampa","year":2024,"rank":83,"height":73,"weight":189,"position":"Defensive Back","college":"Iowa State","pros":"Tampa has great length and a physical, tone-setting style; he stays tight in coverage and makes plays on the football.","cons":"He gives up space transitioning from his backpedal into trailing coverage; he plays with poor leverage as a tackler.","similar_player":"ISAAC YIADOM","grade":"Senior","age":22.1,"main_selling_point":"TALL, LONG-ARMED CORNERBACK with a physical presence at the catch point; a versatile playmaker who sticks to his opponent in coverage.","description":"Short-Area Quickness, Coverage Chops, Rare Versatility","scouting_report":"Tampa is tall, with a slender frame and long arms. The Cyclones standout is sticky in man-coverage looks, mirroring well at the snap before planting himself on the hip of opposing receivers and carrying them downfield. He stays calm and doesn’t panic. He likes to get up into opponents’ personal space in press, using his long arms to jam them and redirect them off the line. He’s grabby and physical through the first 5 yards and works hard to throw off the timing of opponents’ routes. He has the foot speed to stay step for step with his opponent on go routes and knows how to use the sideline as leverage. He saw snaps on both sides of the formation, plus a few snaps in the slot. Tampa is comfortable in half-turn technique in off-coverage. He watches the quarterback and quickly makes breaks on the ball to either break up the pass or limit the yards-after-the-catch opportunity of his opponent. He uses his length well to get his hands into passing lanes and to rake at the ball when it gets to the receiver. He’s very physical at the catch point and makes it tough for receivers to hold on to the ball. He triggers decisively downhill when reacting to screen plays and swing passes. He gave up just one touchdown on 411 coverage snaps, according to PFF, tallying two picks and six pass breakups in 2023. Tampa can be a little leggy in his transition from backpedal to trailing position, causing him to lose a step occasionally. He’s an inconsistent tackler who can get stuck behind blocks. He plays too tall and can get pushed around when he loses leverage. He doesn’t always wrap up when tackling."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Brandon Dorlus","year":2024,"rank":84,"height":75,"weight":283,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Oregon","pros":"Dorlus is a consistently disruptive, versatile defender who can line up across the defensive line.","cons":"He needs to play with more consistent leverage; he can be too aggressive for his own good.","similar_player":"JONATHAN BULLARD","grade":"Senior","age":23,"main_selling_point":"VERSATILE, HIGH-MOTOR DEFENSIVE LINEMAN with a quick first step and the lateral agility to bound through different gaps.","description":"Short-Area Quickness, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Dorlus is tall, with a muscular, rugged frame and long arms. A fifth-year senior, he played all over the line for the Ducks in his career at Oregon, seeing snaps both on the interior and on the edge. He tallied 5.0 sacks, 6.5 tackles for loss, and a whopping nine pass knockdowns in 2023, posting a team-high 46 pressures, per PFF. Dorlus rushes with a quick first step and excellent lateral agility. He’s able to bound rapidly from gap to gap, crossing the faces of opposing linemen and shooting upfield before they can even react. He plays with active hands and always keeps working through the whistle, swiping, clubbing, and punching to free himself and get off blocks. He has a good cross-chop move and club move, and he uses a hump move from the inside to send guards reeling out of position. He is powerful on the bull rush, landing his punch inside before forklifting opponents into the pocket.  Dorlus needs to play with better leverage at the snap. He too often pops up out of his stance and allows himself to get pushed off the line. He can be overaggressive and end up on the ground, and there are times when it looks like he doesn’t have a plan for his rush. It’s sometimes tough for him to restart a rush when it initially stalls out. He occasionally overruns the play and can get washed down the line on down blocks. He needs to play with more consistent leverage against the run."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Mekhi Wingo","year":2024,"rank":85,"height":72,"weight":284,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Lsu","pros":"Wingo is a highly athletic and active interior rusher who could contribute as a sub-package rusher right away; He increases the intensity on the defensive line.","cons":"He’s undersized and that might keep him from developing into an every-down player.","similar_player":"CLINTON MCDONALD","age":21,"main_selling_point":"TWITCHY, WIDE-BODIED INTERIOR LINEMAN with an explosive first step, agile movement skills, and a powerful upper body.","description":"Bulldozer Power, Short-Area Quickness, Got That Dog in Him","scouting_report":"Wingo is short with a wide, barrel-chested frame and long arms. The former LSU standout lines up at multiple spots on the defense, seeing reps at nose tackle, three-technique, and five-technique. He plays with an explosive first step, uncoiling out of his stance to threaten interior gaps. He’s quick-footed and laterally agile, flashing the ability to bend, get low, and dip under blocks to reach the quarterback. Wingo is a flexible athlete who ran a blistering 4.85-second 40 at the combine, while jumping 31.5 inches in the vert with a 9-foot-1 broad jump. He brings a strong initial punch and, when he gets his hands into opponents, he can quickly establish leverage. He uses a long-arm stab move to lift opponents off their feet and walk them into the quarterback’s lap. He flashes upper body torque to wrench opponents out of his way. He rips linemen off balance with push-pull moves and hand swipes. He bowls though block attempts on his bull rush, especially when opponents don’t get their hands on him. Against the run, Wingo stacks and sheds blocks attempts, finding the runner before bringing him down. He works hard to rid himself of blocks. He’s a high-effort, high-energy lineman and was a team captain.  Wingo is undersized at just 6-foot, 284 pounds. He’s too often late out of his stance at the snap and has the tendency to snap too upright during a play, leaving him vulnerable to being out-leveraged. He struggles to restart a rush once it’s stalled out and doesn’t have a battery of counter moves to call on. He can get pushed off the line by double-teams. Wingo suffered a groin injury early in 2023 that eventually required surgery and forced him to miss five games."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Adisa Isaac","year":2024,"rank":86,"height":76,"weight":247,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Penn State","pros":"Isaac is big and productive and plays with a hair-on-fire mentality from snap to whistle.","cons":"He’s still developing a pass-rush plan and doesn’t have enough sand in his pants as a run defender.","similar_player":"BOYE MAFE","grade":"Senior","age":22.5,"main_selling_point":"TENACIOUS, TONE-SETTING EDGE DEFENDER with an explosive first step and nonstop motor.","description":"Short-Area Quickness, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Isaac has a muscular, tapered frame, broad shoulders, and long arms. He’s a rangy, athletic defender with an impressive first step and twitchy agility. He tallied team highs of 7.5 sacks and 33 pressures in 2023, per PFF. The former Nittany Lions standout plays with powerful, heavy hands and has an effective long-arm stab. He knows how to use his length to keep opponents on their heels and on the defensive. He converts speed to power with a ferocious bull rush. He flashes the ability to dip and rip off the edge to shoot into the pocket, and he’s very quick laterally, able to bound past offensive tackles to slice through the B gap. He absolutely overpowers tight ends and dominates them at the point of attack. In the run game, he plays physically and stacks and sheds against blockers, playing low to keep his leverage. He hits hard, arriving at the ballcarrier with force. He plays with balance and has a wide tackle radius, flashing the ability to corral runners effortlessly. Isaac stays balanced and low when dropping back into space. He plays with a bull in a china shop mentality at times, throwing his body at the offensive line in the hopes that it will be enough to sneak through. He’ll need to develop a more nuanced plan. He isn’t the bendiest rusher and is pushed past the pocket too often. He gets swallowed up against bigger tackles and double-teams and is either pushed off the line or neutralized. He has the tendency to pop upright after his initial surge, allowing opponents to get into his body and push him back. He tore his Achilles in 2021."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jared Wiley","year":2024,"rank":87,"height":78,"weight":249,"position":"Tight End","college":"Tcu","pros":"Wiley is big and fast and can create explosive plays in the passing game; he has the traits to develop into an all-around Y tight end.","cons":"He’s still developing as a blocker and needs to better sustain at the point of attack; he never posted top-end production in the passing game.","similar_player":"TURBO-BOOSTED JAKE FERGUSON","grade":"Senior","age":23.4,"main_selling_point":"LONG-LEVERED, SILKY-SMOOTH TIGHT END with good speed and body control; needs work as a blocker but brings potential to develop as a Y tight end.","description":"Pro-Ready Frame, Smooth Footwork, Sure Hands","scouting_report":"Wiley has a tall, muscular frame and runs routes with quick feet and fluid movement skills. A transfer to TCU after playing three seasons at Texas, he put together his best season in 2023, reeling in 47 receptions for 520 yards and a team-high eight touchdowns (also tied for most among FBS tight ends). Wiley lines up both in line and flexed out, with 32 percent of his routes coming from the slot last season. He’s an easy mover and put together an outstanding workout at the combine, running the 40-yard dash in 4.62 seconds (fifth among tight ends) while posting a 37-inch vert (third). That athleticism shows up on tape: He has a quick first step off the line and can get on top of linebackers or safeties in coverage. He has build-up speed on crossers and can run away from defenders when he gets a little runway (see his 81-yard touchdown catch against Baylor). He has a huge catch radius and can elevate to bring down an off-target throw. Wiley has good hands (just one drop on 65 targets last year) and flashes a smooth transition from catch to run; he secures the ball, tucks it away, and moves upfield without a hitch. He’s a chains mover who tallied 27 first downs last year, tied for sixth most at the position. Wiley puts in effort as a blocker and has the frame to develop in that area. He’s effective when asked to block in space for screens and on arc blocks. He impressed at the Senior Bowl and was offensive player of the week by his teammates.  Wiley has build-up speed but isn’t exactly twitchy in the short area, which hinders his ability to separate consistently. He doesn’t break many tackles. He has the frame and want-to to develop as a blocker, but needs to get stronger and sustain better in the run game. He never posted high-end volume in the passing game."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Javon Baker","year":2024,"rank":88,"height":73,"weight":202,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Ucf","pros":"Baker combines good size with downfield speed and a talent for winning at the catch point; he creates big plays on the outside.","cons":"He isn’t a true burner and has had issues with concentration drops.","similar_player":"ROMEO DOUBS","grade":"Senior","age":22.1,"main_selling_point":"BIG-PLAY PASS CATCHER who threatens defenses deep and brings a knack for the circus catch.","description":"Instinctual Playmaking, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Baker is tall with a well-built, muscular frame. A former four-star prospect, he played two seasons at Alabama before transferring to UCF in 2022. Lining up primarily on the outside, Baker gets off the line with a resourceful release package, using quick footwork and varied tempo to keep corners guessing. He’s a highly productive big-play receiver and averaged 14.5 yards per reception over his career. He stretches the field vertically, can access an extra gear when he needs to, and wins at the catch point on downfield bombs (he caught six of eight contested targets on throws of 20-plus yards last year, per PFF). Baker knows how to own the sideline area, giving himself enough room to create space at the catch point. He showcases leaping, twirling catches and brings a big catch radius to go up high and reel it in, extending outside his frame to corral an off-target pass. He shows an awareness of the sideline to get his feet down and plays with good body control and balance, changing direction quickly to reverse course and leave defenders in the dust. Baker has strong hands to pluck the ball away from his frame, and he’s quick to tuck it away so he can finish the catch through the ground. Baker lacks top-tier speed and explosiveness. He can struggle to separate off the line or at his route stem. Drops have been an issue during his career: He tallied six in 2023 (a 10 percent drop rate), and he had another eight in 2022 (12 percent). He’s hit-and-miss as a blocker and struggles to sustain at times."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Roger Rosengarten","year":2024,"rank":89,"height":77,"weight":308,"position":"Tackle","college":"Washington","pros":"Rosengarten is a nimble-footed blocker at right tackle who understands angles and brings strong hands to sustain blocks.","cons":"He lacks anchor in pass protection at times and needs to get stronger in the run game.","similar_player":"DILLON RADUNZ","grade":"Rs Junior","age":21.8,"main_selling_point":"EASY-MOVING RIGHT TACKLE who mirrors well on the edge; plays with light feet but needs to get stronger in the run game.","description":"Short-Area Quickness, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Rosengarten is tall and athletic with very quick feet. A two-year starter at right tackle for the Huskies, he plays with good balance and body control, flashing light feet to mirror on the edge. He moves easily on 45-degree sets and jump sets, quickly cutting off the angle of his opponent’s rush, and he gave up zero sacks on 625 pass blocking snaps last year, per PFF. He shows awareness of defensive line stunts, redirecting on the edge to pick up a looping rusher. He brings a quick, powerful punch to slow pass rushers in their tracks, and plays with very strong hands, latching on and keeping square to his opponent. He plays with active hands; if he misses his initial strike he’ll reset and punch again. Rosengarten recovers quickly and efficiently when knocked back initially; he can gather his feet to reestablish leverage and drop his anchor. He blocks with a quick first step in zone looks and can reach and seal on the backside of the play. Rosengarten is effective on the move; he pulls out of his stance and gets rumbling into space quickly. He shows good understanding for angles in the run game, setting his feet to seal defenders away from the play. Rosengarten lacks power in the run game and needs to get stronger at the point of attack. He pops a little too upright at times and loses leverage. He lacks lower-body power to absorb bull rushes and is too easily pushed off his spot when opponents get into his frame. He needs to avoid clapping his hands to the outside shoulders of the pass rusher. When he plays too high, he becomes susceptible to push-pull moves. He occasionally over-sets to the outside and allows pressure back inside."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jacob Cowing","year":2024,"rank":90,"height":68,"weight":168,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Arizona","pros":"Cowing is a dynamic YAC creator out of the slot and brings proven production as a three-level threat.","cons":"He may be viewed as a slot-only player; he’s undersized with a below-average catch radius.","similar_player":"DEMARIO DOUGLAS","grade":"Senior","age":23.2,"main_selling_point":"ULTRA-QUICK SLOT RECEIVER who cooks defenders on crossing routes and picks up yards after the catch.","description":"Elite Athleticism, Short-Area Quickness, Smooth Footwork","scouting_report":"Cowing is short with a slight, slender frame, but brings high-end speed and quickness to separate as a route runner. A fifth-year senior who played his first three seasons at UTEP, Cowing transferred to Arizona in 2022 and was extremely productive for the Wildcats, catching a combined 175 passes for 1,882 yards and 20 touchdowns in 25 games over two seasons. The former Wildcats star has a varied, effective release package to get off the line, using jabs and stutter steps to freeze opposing corners and get into his route. He does a good job of varying his route tempo to lull defenders to sleep. He’s a sudden mover who snaps off his routes and changes direction on a dime. He chops his feet and hits the brakes, and defenders run right by. He has a knack for timing cuts and route stems to get corners turned around. Cowing shows good body control and balance, with the ability to jump, spin, catch, and turn—all in one smooth motion without slowing down. He pulls away from defenders on crossing routes and is hard to track down once he’s in space, accelerating instantly after the catch to pull away from trailing defenders. He was primarily a short-and-intermediate pass catcher for Arizona but ran more vertical routes at UTEP (in his final year there, he averaged 19.8 yards per catch), consistently showing the ability to track the ball at full speed. He brings punt and kick-return experience. Cowing is small and primarily plays in the slot (70 percent of his routes in 2023). He lacks play strength and caught just five of 14 contested passes last year. He can be thrown off his route by bigger defensive backs and linebackers. He’s not going to contribute much as a blocker."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Malachi Corley","year":2024,"rank":91,"height":71,"weight":215,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Western Kentucky","pros":"Corley is a tough, physical pass catcher who consistently creates yards after the catch; he’s a movable chess piece who can even line up in the backfield.","cons":"He brings a limited route tree and needs to get stronger at the catch point.","similar_player":"MEGA WAN’DALE ROBINSON","grade":"Senior","age":22,"main_selling_point":"TOUGH, ELUSIVE PASS CATCHER in a running back’s body.","description":"Short-Area Quickness, Rare Versatility","scouting_report":"Corley has a compact, muscular frame and very quick feet. Operating primarily out of the slot, he discards coverage to get off the line and into his route. He flashes a good feel for settling into soft spots in the defense to give his quarterback a target. He is effective on crossers and drag routes, catching the ball in stride before moving upfield smoothly. He has the body control and hands to twist in the air and come down with passes that are behind him. Once he has the ball in his hands, he’s elusive; he rips through arm tackles, lowers his shoulder to truck defenders, and keeps his feet churning to get extra yards. He has a good feel for following his blocks and times his cuts well to elude defenders. He accelerates quickly to beat defensive backs to the corner to get upfield. He shows good vision to weave through traffic and makes sharp cuts to find daylight. In 2023, 683 of his 984 receiving yards came after the catch (fifth most nationally), and he averaged 8.6 yards after the catch per reception (tied for 16th nationally among receivers with at least 30 targets). Corley is still unrefined as a route runner, and most of his production came on schemed-up plays to get him the ball in space. He finished last season with a very low aDOT—just 5.5 yards per target on 115 targets—and 86 percent of his routes came from the slot. He was not effective in contested catch situations, reeling in just four of 17 targets in those, and he too frequently allowed defenders to play through his frame and knock the ball down. He played against a lower level of competition at WKU."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Maason Smith","year":2024,"rank":92,"height":77,"weight":306,"position":"Interior Defensive Lineman","college":"Lsu","pros":"Smith has a massive frame and the moldable athletic traits to develop into a high-level starter on the defensive line.","cons":"He’s still raw and has yet to produce big numbers as a pass rusher; he missed time in college due to knee and shoulder injuries.","similar_player":"TONY MCDANIEL","grade":"Rs Sophomore","age":21.5,"main_selling_point":"TOWERING, QUICK-FOOTED DEFENSIVE LINEMAN with a rare combination of size, power, and movement skills.","description":"SCOUTING REPORT BY DANNY KELLY, TOWERING, QUICK-FOOTED DEFENSIVE LINEMAN with a rare combination of size, power, and movement skills.","scouting_report":"Smith is tall, with a rugged, broad-shouldered frame and long arms. A former five-star prospect, the LSU standout was a Freshman All-American in 2021 but missed all but one game in 2022 after tearing his ACL. Smith returned last season to post 28 tackles, including 4.5 tackles for loss, and had 2.5 sacks and a team-high 23 pressures in 12 games, per PFF. He rushes with an explosive first step, at times showing that he’s too quick for opposing guards to handle. He uses his hands like clubs to swat away block attempts, marrying his punch with his footwork to quickly shoot into the pocket. He can create a push at the line of scrimmage and shoot into the pocket, moving the quarterback off his spot. Smith is a slippery rusher with good flexibility and movement skills, especially for his size. He deploys an effective swim move that leaves opponents lunging. Against the run, he plays with heavy hands that seem to shock opponents. He demonstrated the ability to stack blockers with his long arms and generate leverage, helping him keep the upper hand in the battle. He had zero missed tackles in 2023, per PFF.  Smith’s aggressiveness can be used against him at times, making him susceptible to pull moves that send him lunging or falling to the ground. When his rush stalls, he has issues getting it restarted. He never posted high-end production and is relatively inexperienced and raw after missing most of the 2022 season. He struggles to disengage from double-teams. He doesn't have the range to chase down ballcarriers or quarterbacks on out-of-structure plays."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Chris Braswell","year":2024,"rank":93,"height":75,"weight":251,"position":"Edge Rusher","college":"Alabama","pros":"Braswell uses a quick first step and plenty of upper body power to discard blocks; he has the skill set to contribute as a situational rusher early in his career.","cons":"He needs to get more disciplined against the run; he lacks elite twitch to consistently threaten the edge.","similar_player":"TAKKARIST MCKINLEY","grade":"Senior","age":22.5,"main_selling_point":"PRODUCTIVE, WELL-BUILT EDGE DEFENDER who rushes with good power and brings a variety of moves to discard blocks and get to the quarterback.","description":"Bulldozer Power, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Braswell has a burly, muscular frame with good length. A former five-star prospect, he played a backup/rotational role his first three seasons at Alabama, but broke out in 2023 by posting 8.0 sacks and 10.5 tackles for a loss to go with 56 pressures (tied for 11th among edge players) and a pick-six. He was very effective in pass rush situations, notching a 27.6 percent win rate in true pass-set plays, per PFF. He added 25 stops and three forced fumbles. Lining up in both two-point and three-point stances, Braswell is a powerful rusher with a very effective long-arm stab move that gets offensive tackles on their heels and drives them into the pocket. He brings an inside counter move, and his push-pull move sends linemen lunging forward. He flashes the ability to use a bounding Euro step–cross chop move to get the edge. He has good flexibility and body control and typically plays with excellent leverage. Against the run, Braswell is physical as a tackler and showcases good stopping power. He was a smooth mover when dropping into coverage, flashing a good feel for spacing and getting himself positioned in passing lanes.  While Braswell brings plenty of power, he needs to expand his repertoire of counter moves. He lacks the twitchy speed to consistently threaten the edge, as he is a little stiff turning the corner. He occasionally gets knocked back at the point of attack, especially against double-teams. He needs to get stronger and more disciplined against the run."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Ja'tavion Sanders","year":2024,"rank":94,"height":76,"weight":245,"position":"Tight End","college":"Texas","pros":"Sanders combines physicality and vice-grip hands at the catch point to snare off-target throws; he brings build-up speed to get up the seams.","cons":"He lacks the size and blocking chops to drop in as a full-time Y tight end.","similar_player":"GERALD EVERETT","grade":"Junior","age":21,"main_selling_point":"RUGGED, PASS-CATCHING TIGHT END with extremely strong hands and top-tier physicality at the catch point.","description":"Sure Hands, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Sanders has a rugged, well-built frame and good build-up speed to run crossing routes and threaten the seam. The former Longhorns standout lines up all over the formation, running routes both in-line and detached from the formation. He brings a quick first step off the line of scrimmage and accelerates downfield. He’s extremely tough and physical through traffic and defenders careen off him at the catch point like he’s made of cement. He overpowers and boxes out smaller defenders, plucking the football and holding on to it through contact from a defender. He shows good body control to twist back and corral passes that come in behind him, and he notched zero drops on 67 targets in 2023, per PFF. He’s a load to bring down when the ball is in his hands, averaging 7.7 yards after the catch per reception. He’s not a high-level blocker but shows willingness to do the dirty work in-line, throwing his weight around on down blocks or looking to pivot and seal the edge. Sanders is a little sluggish with his footwork and can be thrown off his route by physical defenders. He’s sloppy as a route runner and too often gets caught up and thrown off track. He lacks elite twitch and is not a big-time separator. He occasionally leans into his breaks and gives away his cuts. He’s a bit of a tweener, coming in undersized as a true Y tight end, but lacks the high-end explosiveness and separation skills of a dedicated move tight end."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jeremiah Trotter Jr.","year":2024,"rank":95,"height":72,"weight":228,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Clemson","pros":"Trotter is an aggressive, rangy linebacker who is always around the ball; he’s an excellent blitzer.","cons":"He lacks size and length and is too often sealed out of the play.","similar_player":"DAIYON HENLEY","grade":"Junior","age":21.3,"main_selling_point":"TENACIOUS AND HIGHLY ACTIVE LINEBACKER with good instincts to patrol the second level of the defense.","description":"Short-Area Quickness, Relentless Motor","scouting_report":"Trotter has a compact, muscular frame. The former Clemson standout is a rangy playmaker who was always around the ball for the Tigers over the past two seasons, racking up 177 tackles (including 28.5 tackles for loss), 12 sacks, four picks (two for touchdowns), 10 passes defensed, and three forced fumbles. In 2023 he netted 28 pressures, per PFF, with 37 stops. Trotter lines up all over the formation, seeing snaps off the ball and on the edge and sugaring the A gaps right up on the line. He sees plays developing quickly and reacts immediately. He is good at avoiding blocks at the second level and finding small creases to sneak through and arrive at the ballcarrier. He’s like a heat-seeking missile when blitzing, showing good closing speed to corral the quarterback or ballcarrier. He’s savvy with his timing on delayed rushes; he picks his moment to mash the gas pedal and fly through the offensive line, hitting his target like a wrecking ball. He’s tenacious when looking to shed blocks. He swats and punches away would-be blockers. Trotter is undersized and lacks length, which limits his tackle radius. The lack of length hurts when bigger, longer tackles get their hands on him. He’s more of a drag-down tackler than a big hitter. He misses too many tackles and is too often sealed out of plays. He looks to sideswipe blocks rather than taking them on to stack and shed his opponent. He occasionally over-pursues and gets himself out of position. He can get a little handsy in coverage and will need to clean that up to avoid getting called for pass interference."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Kamren Kinchens","year":2024,"rank":96,"height":71,"weight":203,"position":"Safety","college":"Miami","pros":"Kitchens is a tone-setter in the secondary who plays with physicality as a tackler and brings ball-hawking skills in coverage.","cons":"He lacks the range to play single-high looks and tested poorly at the combine.","similar_player":"TAYLOR RAPP","grade":"Junior","age":21.5,"main_selling_point":"HULKING DOWNHILL THUMPER with high-end ball-hawking talent; lacks speed but makes up for it with his instincts.","description":"Coverage Chops, Got That Dog in Him","scouting_report":"Kinchens is built like a tank and has a compact, muscular frame. The former Hurricanes standout is an intimidating presence in the middle of the field who makes big hits in both run support and coverage. He’s a guy that opposing receivers need to keep track of, and there were multiple occasions when pass catchers heard his footsteps and dropped the pass when he was going over the middle. Kinchens shows excellent instincts in coverage, where he anticipates routes to get a jump on the ball. He had excellent ball production in college, amassing 11 picks over the past two years (returning two for touchdowns) to go with 11 passes defensed. He’s quick to trigger and break on a pass and has the flexibility to flip his hips and carry a pass catcher up the seam or across the field. He can find the football in trailing coverage to give himself a chance to make the play. He plays the catch point with physicality and does a good job of dislodging the football from the player when it arrives. Against the run, he drives on the ball aggressively and flies in off his perch to land a hit. Kinchens is a reliable open-field tackler, tracking the ballcarrier and chopping his feet to stay on target and avoid overrunning the play. He uses good stopping power to drive ballcarriers or pass catchers back. He’s an effective blitzer who screams in from the second level to find the quarterback. There are times when Kinchens’s aggressiveness gets the best of him; he will jump a route but allow a different receiver behind him or come in too hot and overrun the play. He has subpar speed and lacks the range to patrol from the deep middle. He doesn’t have the makeup speed to recover in coverage if he loses a step. Opposing quarterbacks can lure him out of position with their eyes or with misdirection."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Jaden Hicks","year":2024,"rank":97,"height":74,"weight":211,"position":"Safety","college":"Wsu","pros":"Hicks has great size and length and triggers quickly to track ballcarriers or pass catchers in space; he consistently makes plays on the ball.","cons":"He is stiff changing direction; he too often runs himself out of plays.","similar_player":"DESHON ELLIOTT","grade":"Rs Sophomore","age":21.6,"main_selling_point":"HIGHLY PRODUCTIVE, HEAT-SEEKING SAFETY who combines good size, length, and top-end speed.","description":"Pro-Ready Frame, Instinctual Playmaking","scouting_report":"Hicks is tall with a well-built frame and good length. The former Cougars star is a hard hitter with an aggressive mentality and good range to track down pass-catchers all across the field. With long strides and good top-end speed, he flashes the ability to quickly track down pass catchers out of the backfield and make a play. He brings the size, length, and physicality to match up with tight ends in coverage. He shows good closing speed when he breaks on a pass and he uses his long arms to rake the arms of pass catchers and break the play up. He’s effective when utilized as a blitzer. He shows good hustle to stay with the play and chase down the ballcarrier on the opposite side of the field. Hicks filled up the stat sheet in 2023, racking up 79 tackles, including six for a loss, with 2.5 sacks, two picks (one for a touchdown), with four passes defensed and a forced fumble. He finished with 34 stops, per PFF. Because of his height, Hicks can look clunky when changing direction and allows too much separation. He occasionally falls for misdirection plays and gets hung up in traffic on mesh routes. Too often, he gets caught up on blocks and lets the ballcarrier get past him. His pursuit angles are suspect at times, and he gets caught flat-footed and out of position in coverage, allowing pass catchers to pick up extra yards. He needs to more consistently break down and make the tackle; he comes in too high and overruns his target. He may not have the quick-twitch agility and change-of-direction speed to consistently play single-high looks."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Braelon Allen","year":2024,"rank":98,"height":73,"weight":235,"position":"Running Back","college":"Wisconsin","pros":"Allen is a big, bruising runner with a track record as a high-volume back; he’s a tone setter who breaks tackles and runs defenders over in space.","cons":"He lacks an extra gear and needs to get better in the passing game to be a three-down back.","similar_player":"LEONARD FOURNETTE","age":20.2,"main_selling_point":"A TOUGH AND RUGGED PICKUP TRUCK OF A BACK with great size and quick feet.","description":"Bulldozer Power, Smooth Footwork, Short-Area Quickness","scouting_report":"Allen is tall with a well-built, muscular frame and quick feet. The former Badgers back is a patient runner who lets his blocks set up and drifts off his offensive linemen through the hole. He runs with good forward lean and keeps his feet churning through contact. He shows a natural feel for chopping his feet and high-stepping through traffic to avoid diving tacklers. He shows good initial burst as a one-cut runner, planting his foot to run to daylight. When he gets out into space, he flashes the ability to square up second-level defenders and beat them off the dribble. Allen is an intimidating player when he has a head of steam and isn’t afraid to lower his pads and run through a defender. He administers a strong stiff arm, bounces off tacklers, and puts guys on their backs to keep himself rolling. He racked up 49 missed tackles forced in 2023, per PFF. Allen showed in college that he’s capable of carrying a heavy workload, logging 597 carries in three seasons for Wisconsin, racking up for 3,494 yards and 35 touchdowns. He scored double-digit TDs all three years. He wasn’t a productive pass catcher, but showed off soft hands on dump-offs and swing passes, reeling them in while smoothly transitioning downfield. He’s one of the draft’s youngest players, and just turned 20. Allen shows understanding of his assignment as a pass blocker and squares up rushers in the hole, but doesn’t always hold his ground; he needs to grow roots and sustain on those plays. Ball security could be a concern, with a total of nine fumbles over three seasons. Allen lacks top-end speed and was not frequently utilized in the pass game until last year, tallying just 13 catches in 2022 and only eight catches in 2021."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Theo Johnson","year":2024,"rank":99,"height":78,"weight":259,"position":"Tight End","college":"Penn State","pros":"Johnson has great size, extraordinary athletic traits, and the versatility to develop as an impact player in both the passing game and run game.","cons":"He never produced high-end numbers and is still developing as a blocker.","similar_player":"C.J. UZOMAH","grade":"Senior","age":23.1,"main_selling_point":"VERSATILE, LARGE-FRAMED TIGHT END with the athletic traits to develop as both a pass catcher and blocker.","description":"Elite Athleticism, Pro-Ready Frame, Sure Hands","scouting_report":"Johnson is tall with a rugged, muscular frame and long arms. The Nittany Lions standout is a rare athlete who posted ridiculous testing numbers at the combine, running a 4.57-second 40-yard dash (second at the position), with a 1.55-second 10-yard split (tied for first), and a position-best 4.19-second short shuttle. He also jumped 39.5 inches in the vert (second) and 10-foot-5 inches in the broad jump (second). Johnson lines up in multiple spots, seeing snaps in line, in the slot, and occasionally on the outside. He shows good acceleration to threaten the seam and can get on top of linebackers or safeties in coverage. He brings strong, reliable hands, with just two drops on 45 targets in 2023. He has a big catch radius to snare off-target throws and does well to catch the ball and smoothly turn upfield. He plays balanced after the catch and was frequently utilized on middle screens, where his quick feet and agility helped him navigate traffic and move downfield. Johnson is tough and physical in the run game; he shoots his hands into his opponent's chest and runs his feet to drive the defender out of the play. He absolutely annihilates defenders on slice blocks across the formation. Johnson never posted eye-popping production, with his most prolific season being a 34-catch, 341-yard, seven-touchdown line last year. While athletic, he doesn’t consistently play to his timed speed; he’s not an elite separator or a guy who will routinely run away from a defense. He isn’t snapping off his cuts to separate or breaking any ankles with his jukes. He was mainly an underneath option in 2023, averaging just 10.0 yards per catch, and didn’t create many big plays. And he needs to sustain longer on blocks, both in the run game and pass game."}
{"source":"The Ringer","name":"Johnny Wilson","year":2024,"rank":100,"height":78,"weight":231,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Florida State","pros":"Wilson pairs nimble feet with extraordinary size and length; he brings a massive catch radius and promise as an isolation-route winner.","cons":"He’s tall and gangly and at times looks uncoordinated when catching the football; he may be a player without a true position.","similar_player":"EVEN TALLER DEVANTE PARKER","grade":"Rs Junior","age":23,"main_selling_point":"SUPERSIZED PASS CATCHER with shockingly shifty footwork and a penchant for winning against single coverage.","description":"Smooth Footwork, Short-Area Quickness","scouting_report":"Wilson is an extraordinarily tall, long-levered pass catcher with quick feet and a condor's wingspan. A transfer from Arizona State, the Seminoles standout is surprisingly nimble-footed for his size and shows the quickness to get off the line of scrimmage and into his route. He’s a smooth athlete who can sink his hips and change direction with ease, creating separation at his stem. He brings long strides to quickly eat up green, which marks him dangerous on crossing routes. He shows the ability to sink his hips and decelerate on comeback routes, giving his quarterback a big target in the short and intermediate areas. He was at his best when running isolation routes and against one-on-one coverage, where he used his route-running skills and big frame to win. He has an expansive catch radius and flashes the ability to extend far from his frame to reel in an off-target pass or go low to scoop a pass off his shoestrings. He showed awareness for the sideline and can go up high, pirouette, and still get his foot down. He works hard as a blocker on the outside, using his big frame and long arms help him engulf smaller corners or defensive backs.  While Wilson did make some incredible leaping, twirling catches, he was maddeningly inconsistent catching the ball in traffic (coming down with just nine of 22 contested catch opportunities last year, according to PFF). He struggled at times to squeeze the football and hold on to it through contact and through the ground. He registered five drops on 70 targets in 2023. He’s almost too big to play receiver and could struggle against faster, more physical NFL corners. He has a tweener body type: Some teams may see him as too big and tall to play receiver, but too thin to play tight end."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Myles Garrett","year":2017,"height":77,"weight":272,"college":"Texas A&M","college_abbrivation":"TA&M","pre_draft":"The most naturally gifted player in the class, Garrett possesses a rare size, athleticism and explosiveness combination. He has the potential to turn into a premiere NFL pass-rusher thanks to his ability to win with both speed and power, along with exceptional flexibility bending the edge. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"After ranking 30th in sacks last year (26 total), the Browns instantly upgrade their pass rush with the top talent in the class. Garrett is an ideal fit within first-year defensive coordinator Greg Williams' heavy 4-3 scheme and now gives Cleveland a pair of formidable ends, paired with Emmanuel Ogbah. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Mitchell Trubisky","year":2017,"height":74,"weight":222,"college":"North Carolina","college_abbrivation":"UNC","pre_draft":"Only was a one-year starter (13 career starts) and will need time to develop and hone his craft. He's an accurate passer with the frame and quality pocket awareness, mobility and arm strength to develop into an effective NFL starter. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"The Bears traded up one spot, and now hope that they have found their quarterback of the future. This ends up being a good landing spot for Trubisky, who was a one-year starter (13 total starts) at North Carolina and lacks ideal experience. He should have time to develop his game after Chicago signed QB Mike Glennon in free agency. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Solomon Thomas","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":273,"college":"Stanford","college_abbrivation":"STAN","pre_draft":"A highly disruptive and versatile defensive lineman who can play in multiple roles along the front line. Thomas possesses explosive hands with an excellent combination of quickness, power and agility. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"New general manager John Lynch needed to address a defense that finished last in scoring defense in 2016 and gets an excellent value in Thomas after trading back one spot. Look for new defensive coordinator Robert Saleh to make the most of Thomas' versatility by moving him around the line and using him in a variety of ways. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Leonard Fournette","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":240,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"A highly competitive and physical runner with a rare combination of size, speed and power. Fournette runs through a lot of contact and can be a nightmare to corral when reaching the open field. Needs to develop more patience as a runner at the NFL level. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"QB Blake Bortles struggled in his third season and the Jaguars hope to take some pressure off of him by handing the ball to Fournette, who is a workhorse with an elite physical skill set. The hope is Fournette's ability to force an extra defender near the box will open up some easier reads for Bortles off of play-action. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Corey Davis","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":209,"college":"Western Michigan","college_abbrivation":"WMU","pre_draft":"He has a very good combination of size, speed, toughness and route-running savvy. He does have some drops but makes up for it with his wide catch radius and ability to haul in the tough catches in contested situations. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"Some may consider this is a bit of a reach, but general manager Jon Robinson fills the Titans' most pressing need with Davis and gives quarterback Marcus Mariota a much-needed weapon on the outside. Davis is clearly one of the top three receivers in this class and projects as the Titans' No. 1 WR. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jamal Adams","year":2017,"height":72,"weight":214,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"A naturally instinctive and versatile safety, Adams is physical in run support and has excellent athleticism in coverage. He plays fast and with infectious passion on the field while his maturity and leadership make him one of the more NFL-ready prospects in the class. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"In a similar situation to Leonard Williams (No. 6 overall pick in 2015), the Jets take advantage of another top talent falling to them at the same spot. Adams is one of the most NFL-ready prospects in this draft. He is an instinctive, versatile and physical safety who should thrive in Todd Bowles' aggressive defense. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Mike Williams","year":2017,"height":76,"weight":218,"college":"Clemson","college_abbrivation":"CLEM","pre_draft":"A big and physical receiver, Williams needs polish with his routes but has the size and strength to create late separation when the ball is in the air. He's got the potential to develop into a one-on-one matchup problem outside the hashes and in the red zone due to his size, strength and ball skills. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"The Chargers provide Philip Rivers with another big-bodied receiver, similar to what Rivers had early in his career with Vincent Jackson and Malcom Floyd. Williams will add security for Keenan Allen and Stevie Johnson, who both suffered season-ending injuries last year. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Christian McCaffrey","year":2017,"height":71,"weight":202,"college":"Stanford","college_abbrivation":"STAN","pre_draft":"McCaffery is a three-way player who can contribute as a running back and returner on special teams and is one of the most polished receivers we've ever evaluated at the position. Outstanding intangibles and NFL-ready to contribute from day one. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"The Panthers needed to add speed and a dynamic playmaker on offense, and McCaffrey fits the bill. He is one of the most versatile players in the class who provides them a one-two punch in the backfield (Jonathan Stewart) with ability to flex out in the slot. He also fills the void left by Ted Ginn Jr. in the return game. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"John Ross","year":2017,"height":71,"weight":188,"college":"Washington","college_abbrivation":"WASH","pre_draft":"An explosive playmaker who can line up in the slot and outside the hashes. He possesses rare speed (4.22 40-yard dash at the combine) but also runs quality routes and is extremely dangerous with the ball in his hands both after the catch and as a returner on special teams. Lack of size and durability are concerns. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"After adding WR Tyler Boyd in the second round last year, the Bengals continue to make sure they surround QB Andy Dalton with weapons. Ross' ability to stretch the field vertically (4.22-second 40 at combine) also will go a long way in taking attention away from A.J. Green and provide him with more one-on-one situations. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Patrick Mahomes","year":2017,"height":74,"weight":225,"college":"Texas Tech","college_abbrivation":"TTU","pre_draft":"Only the third FBS player with multiple seasons of 5,000 total yards of offense, Mahomes faces a steep learning curve transitioning to a pro-style offense and his mechanics are all over the place. However, he's a hard worker with an outstanding skill set, including a powerful arm and terrific arm talent. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"This is an ideal spot for Mahomes, who has arguably the best physical skill set of any quarterback in the class but needs a lot of refining mechanically. Mahomes should be given time to sit and develop behind Alex Smith while getting tutored by Andy Reid, who has a long track record of developing quarterbacks. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Marshon Lattimore","year":2017,"height":72,"weight":193,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Lattimore is atop our list in a very deep cornerback class, with natural fluidity and the size and athleticism to play within a man or zone scheme. Displays outstanding speed with the closing burst to make up ground and the ball skills to finish when provided the opportunity. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"The Saints get strong value here with Lattimore, who needs some refining but is the top cornerback in the class. Lattimore has the talent to quickly develop into a starter and help improve the league's worst passing defense in 2016. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Deshaun Watson","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":221,"college":"Clemson","college_abbrivation":"CLEM","pre_draft":"Watson's ability to transition to a pro-style offense will ultimately dictate whether or not he succeeds in the NFL. A proven winner, there's no denying he has the physical tools and rare intangibles to develop into a franchise quarterback. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"After Cleveland took the Brock Osweiler contract off their hands, the Texans continue to get help from the Browns by trading up with them in hopes of finding their franchise quarterback. This is a good fit for Watson, who will get tutored by Bill O'Brien and will have a stingy defense to lean on if forced to play early. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Haason Reddick","year":2017,"height":74,"weight":237,"college":"Temple","college_abbrivation":"TEM","pre_draft":"A versatile linebacker who can line up all over the front seven. Reddick brings excellent value on third downs with his ability to hold up in coverage and rush the passer from various positions. He will also make an immediate impact in the special-teams phase. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"Adding Reddick next to Deone Bucannon gives the Cardinals a versatile player and two young, rangy inside linebackers to anchor their defense for years. Defensive coordinator James Bettcher will be able to move both these guys around on passing downs. While the Cardinals have more pressing needs, Reddick is an excellent value at 13. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Derek Barnett","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":259,"college":"Tennessee","college_abbrivation":"TENN","pre_draft":"Tone-setter who is a better football player than athlete. He is one of the most natural edge rushers in the class, with outstanding snap anticipation, bend and closing burst. Barnett also brings quality instincts and point-of-attack skills setting the edge defending the run. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"Barnett is the most natural pass-rusher in the class, and combined with DE Brandon Graham, DT Fletcher Cox and DT Timmy Jernigan on the inside, the Eagles are looking to build a disruptive defensive line. Barnett also brings the toughness and leadership that Philadelphia needed to add to its roster. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Malik Hooker","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":206,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"A ballhawking safety who possesses playmaking instincts and outstanding range as a center fielder, Hooker is in the Ed Reed mold with his ability to convert turnovers into points. Room to become more consistent in run support but is active and willing in this area. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"The Colts add the biggest ballhawking safety in the class to a defense that ranked 27th in the league against the pass in 2016. Hooker also fills a void left by Mike Adams, who departed for Carolina in free agency. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Marlon Humphrey","year":2017,"height":72,"weight":197,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"While there's room for improvement when it comes to playing the ball and his eye discipline in zone coverage, Humphrey has the length, speed and fluidity to develop into a No. 1 corner. Plus, he's a reliable tackler and outstanding run defender. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Humphrey is a perfect fit for Baltimore defensive coordinator Dean Pees' press man scheme. The Ravens have more pressing needs, but taking a corner makes sense considering Jimmy Smith has had problems staying heathy and Brandon Carr turns 31 this year. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jonathan Allen","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":286,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Allen is a versatile defensive lineman who plays with outstanding leverage and can line up in multiple spots along the front. Possesses the best sets of hands and is also one of the best interior pass-rushers in this defensive line class. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"Washington spent some money on its defensive line in free agency this offseason, but this is still an excellent pick based on value and fit. Allen's ability to set the edge should help bolster a run defense that finished 24th in the league. He's also a disruptive interior pass-rusher. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Adoree' Jackson","year":2017,"height":70,"weight":186,"college":"USC","college_abbrivation":"USC","pre_draft":"One of the most explosive and versatile players in this draft, Jackson is an undersized corner with the potential to develop outstanding man-to-man cover skills with improved technique. He's expected to make an immediate impact in the return game. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"General manager Jon Robinson has filled the Titans' most pressing needs with his first two picks, as the Titans take a corner to push for a starting role opposite Logan Ryan. The Titans also finished tied for 18th in interceptions last year, so adding a playmaker like Jackson makes sense. He also can help in the return game. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"O.J. Howard","year":2017,"height":78,"weight":251,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"The most complete tight end in the class. Howard is a big and athletic pass-catching tight end with the speed to stretch the vertical seams. In addition, he brings quality value as an inline blocker. He's got room to improve route awareness. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"After signing DeSean Jackson in free agency, the Bucs continue to help out quarterback Jameis Winston and surround him with offensive weapons. Howard adds a big-play element down the middle of the field when flanked by Jackson and Mike Evans on the outside. Howard's ability as an inline blocker also will help improve a rushing offense that ranked 24th last year. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Garett Bolles","year":2017,"height":77,"weight":297,"college":"Utah","college_abbrivation":"UTAH","pre_draft":"Bolles is the most athletic offensive lineman in the class. He possesses quick feet and lateral agility with the length to develop into a starting left tackle. Needs to continue to get stronger in his lower half but has very good agility to cover up defenders as a run-blocker. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"A Denver offense that finished 31st in third-down efficiency (34.2 percent) and 26th in the red zone (46.8 TD percentage) last year needs a starting left tackle, and Bolles fills that need. Taking him also allows free-agent signing Menelik Watson and Donald Stephenson to compete for the right tackle spot. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jarrad Davis","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":238,"college":"Florida","college_abbrivation":"FLA","pre_draft":"An explosive run-and-hit linebacker who has quality instincts and covers sideline to sideline defending the run. Room to grow in coverage but improved throughout his career, and he is an underrated blitzer. Davis has elite football character and work ethic. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"The Lions fill the void left by DeAndre Levy, who is still a free agent. Davis adds a playmaker to the middle of the defense. He has the ability to contribute all three downs and should help immediately improve a run defense that ranked in the back half of the league last year. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Charles Harris","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":253,"college":"Missouri","college_abbrivation":"MIZ","pre_draft":"An athletic and explosive athlete who was a former high school basketball standout, Harris is a speed rusher who has very good first step quickness and bend turning the corner. He's got a chance to become an impact edge defender if he can add bulk and improve his core strength. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"Miami needs to get younger at defensive end and Harris projects as a situational pass-rusher who can help improve a Dolphins pass rush that finished tied for 19th in sacks last year. Playing behind Cameron Wake and free-agent signee William Hayes early on will allow him to get stronger and improve his ability to defend the run. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Evan Engram","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":234,"college":"Ole Miss","college_abbrivation":"MISS","pre_draft":"A four-year starter and two-time captain, Engram is an undersized move tight end who is never going to be a great blocker. However, he's a polished route runner whose combination of size, speed and athletic ability makes him a matchup nightmare. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"New York's tight ends averaged an NFL-low 7.7 yards per reception last season, and Engram gives the Giants a big-play threat at that position. He also gives head coach Ben McAdoo and quarterback Eli Manning a player who can move around the formation and create favorable matchups. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Gareon Conley","year":2017,"height":72,"weight":195,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"He has a little bit of tightness in his hips, but he possesses the length-and-straight-line-speed combination that most NFL teams desire. He also shows good overall awareness and ball skills, and he's tough in run support. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"The Raiders continue to add talent in their back end and help solidify a porous pass defense that ranked 24th in the league. After re-signing cornerback Sean Smith to a four-year deal, Conley could line up in the slot as D.J. Hayden's replacement at nickelback. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jabrill Peppers","year":2017,"height":71,"weight":213,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"A relentless competitor, Peppers has an outstanding football IQ, tested well at the combine and is an excellent punt returner. However, he's not big enough to play linebacker, and limitations in coverage and questionable ball skills raise questions about his ability to become a difference-maker at safety. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"This is a reach, but Cleveland has a need at safety, and defensive coordinator Gregg Williams will make the most of Peppers' versatility. In addition, the Browns finished 26th in the league in yards per punt return last year and Peppers is a dangerous returner. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Takkarist McKinley","year":2017,"height":74,"weight":250,"college":"UCLA","college_abbrivation":"UCLA","pre_draft":"An explosive edge rusher, McKinley has excellent snap anticipation and first-step quickness to threaten the edge quickly as a pass-rusher. Also plays with the physical demeanor and relentless motor that teams look for in the front seven. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"The Falcons add another explosive edge rusher here opposite of Vic Beasley Jr., who led the league in sacks in 2016 (15.5). Atlanta continues to infuse speed into its defense and now has the potential to have a disruptive pair of book ends, which makes sense in a division in which they face Drew Brees, Jameis Winston and Cam Newton six times a year. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tre'Davious White","year":2017,"height":71,"weight":192,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"A team captain with excellent intangibles and work ethic, White is an instinctive cover corner with average size, good speed and quick feet. He's got some tightness in his hips and he has average overall ball skills. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Bills help fill the void left by Stephon Gilmore and Nickell Robey-Coleman, who lined up at the nickelback spot. This is a good fit for Buffalo, as White is an instinctive player who has the versatility to play inside or outside and gives them added value as a potential returner on special teams. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Taco Charlton","year":2017,"height":78,"weight":277,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Charlton makes up for what he lacks in suddenness and top-end speed with his length, size and power. He's an effective edge setter against the run, plus he uses his length, hands and flexibility to beat offensive tackles rushing the passer. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"With Randy Gregory suspended for the 2017 season, Demarcus Lawrence coming off back surgery and 2016 fourth-round pick Charles Tapper missing his rookie season with a back injury, Dallas needed to add a defensive end. Charlton has the talent to make an immediate contribution, and look for defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli to get the most out of him. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"David Njoku","year":2017,"height":76,"weight":246,"college":"Miami","college_abbrivation":"MIAMI","pre_draft":"A move, or \"F,\" tight end with freakish athleticism. He can become a more consistent inline blocker and add detail with his route running, but he has the chance to develop into a difference-maker in the pass game with rare run-after-catch ability for the position. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"Tight end Gary Barnidge wasn't nearly as productive last season as he was in 2015, and he turns 32 in September. Njoku gives an offense that finished 28th in passing yards per game a much-needed weapon. Look for coach Hue Jackson to move him around to create favorable matchups. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"T.J. Watt","year":2017,"height":77,"weight":252,"college":"Wisconsin","college_abbrivation":"WIS","pre_draft":"Watt is an above-average pass-rusher with the initial burst, balance and closing speed to threaten off the edge in the NFL. He also does a nice job of setting the edge against the run and has the range to make plays in pursuit. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"No Steeler recorded more than 5.0 sacks last season, James Harrison turns 39 in May and Jarvis Jones departed via free agency, making outside linebacker the Steelers' most pressing need. Watt is a perfect fit for their 3-4 scheme and projects as a starter early in his career. -- Steve Munch"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Reuben Foster","year":2017,"height":72,"weight":229,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Arguably the best pure football player in the class, Foster is an impact defender who owns the physicality and power to hold up in tight quarters and the range to cover sideline to sideline. An explosive hitter and underrated blitzer, he is a three-down player. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"Foster is an excellent pick from both a value and need standpoint. New general manager John Lynch needed to improve the league's worst run defense, as NaVorro Bowman has had problems staying healthy and free-agent signee Malcolm Smith is a better situational player than an every-down player. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ryan Ramczyk","year":2017,"height":78,"weight":310,"college":"Wisconsin","college_abbrivation":"WIS","pre_draft":"Ramczyk is coming off hip surgery, played only one year of FBS football and has shorter arms. Still, he projects as a first-round pick with the foot speed and size to develop into an effective left tackle based off his 2016 tape. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Left tackle Terron Armstead has yet to play a full 16-game season, right tackle Zach Strief turns 34 this year and 2015 first-round pick Andrus Peat is a better fit on the inside. Ramczyk is arguably the best tackle prospect in this class. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kevin King","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":200,"college":"Washington","college_abbrivation":"WASH","pre_draft":"He is a long, fast and rangy cornerback who also has experience lining up at safety. King has rare athleticism for his size with good ball awareness, and he is a physical tackler in run support. Brings quality value covering punts and kicks on special teams. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"The Packers fill one of their top needs with King, a cornerback who has the length and athleticism to fit within their heavy press-man scheme. King should be able to make an immediate contribution and help improve a pass defense that ranked 31st in the league in 2016. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cam Robinson","year":2017,"height":78,"weight":322,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Robinson is a powerful run-blocker with the length and flexibility to develop into an above-average pass-blocker with improved footwork. He's expected to push for a starting role, though he might have to move to right tackle or guard early in his career. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"After taking Leonard Fournette at No. 4 overall, the Jaguars continue to bolster their ground game by adding the best run-blocking offensive linemen in this class. Robinson has a chance to step in at right tackle opposite of Branden Albert or line up at guard early on. Tom Coughlin has had a big influence early on, and clearly Jacksonville is looking to get more physical on offense. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Malik McDowell","year":2017,"height":78,"weight":295,"college":"Michigan State","college_abbrivation":"MSU","pre_draft":"McDowell didn't always play like it last year, but he's one of the most talented defensive linemen in this draft -- when the effort is there. He's the most physically gifted interior pass-rusher and a disruptive run defender who can play defensive tackle or end. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Seattle adds depth and improves its interior pass rush by adding McDowell, who is the most gifted interior pass-rusher in this class. It's a good landing spot for the inconsistent McDowell, as Seattle has the leaders to hold him accountable, and defensive coordinator Kris Richard will make the most of his versatility. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Budda Baker","year":2017,"height":70,"weight":195,"college":"Washington","college_abbrivation":"WASH","pre_draft":"Baker is undersized with average ball skills, but he displays an above-average blend of burst, change-of-direction skills and instincts in coverage. Plus, he's an effective open-field tackler willing to step up in run support, and he's an outstanding special-teams player. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"With safeties Tony Jefferson and D.J. Swearinger gone in free agency and Antoine Bethea turning 33 in July, the Cardinals needed another young playmaker at the position. Arizona now has added two of the more versatile defenders in the class with its first two picks in Baker and Haason Reddick. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Zay Jones","year":2017,"height":74,"weight":201,"college":"East Carolina","college_abbrivation":"ECU","pre_draft":"An ultra-productive and sure-handed college receiver, Jones needed to ease concerns about the competition he faced inflating his production and the scheme he played in. He did that by shining at the Senior Bowl and working out well at the combine. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Buffalo fills its most pressing need and gets an excellent value here with Jones. He projects as the starter opposite Sammy Watkins and will help improve a passing attack that finished 30th in the league in 2016. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Forrest Lamp","year":2017,"height":76,"weight":309,"college":"Western Kentucky","college_abbrivation":"WKU","pre_draft":"A converted tackle who will likely move inside at the NFL level. He is a grinder who plays with great technique and balance, and also has the intelligence and versatility to line up at multiple spots along the offensive line. Plug-and-play starter from day one. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"The Chargers released D.J. Fluker this offseason, which created a vacancy at right guard. Lamp is our top-rated offensive lineman on the board and projects as a Day 1 starter at guard. He's got the toughness to help improve a run game that finished 26th in the league last year. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Marcus Maye","year":2017,"height":72,"weight":210,"college":"Florida","college_abbrivation":"FLA","pre_draft":"An instinctive and versatile safety, Maye is a reliable run defender with the range, length and athleticism to hold up in coverage. He's not as effective turning and running as he is facing the line of scrimmage. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Jets continue to shore up the middle of the back end of their defense by taking another safety in Maye. With a roster that lacked talent, New York adds a pair of young studs in the back who can grow together in Maye and Jamal Adams. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Curtis Samuel","year":2017,"height":71,"weight":196,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"An undersized and versatile weapon, Samuel is a big-play threat. He's got the burst and elite top-end speed to develop into a dangerous slot receiver who gets a handful of carries per game and possibly contributes in the return game. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Carolina has used its first two picks to get two of the most versatile offensive weapons in this class, landing Christian McCaffrey in Round 1 and now Samuel. Samuel projects as more of a slot receiver than a running back, but the Panthers will move him around and mix him into the run game. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dalvin Cook","year":2017,"height":70,"weight":210,"college":"Florida State","college_abbrivation":"FSU","pre_draft":"Cook is the most natural runner of running back class. He is elusive, has outstanding vision and patience and acceleration out of cuts, as well as bringing quality versatility in the passing game. Durability and ball security are slight concerns. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"With the addition of Cook, the Vikings continue to look to fill the void left by Adrian Peterson. Cook is the most natural runner in the class and adds a big-play element to the backfield. In addition, they signed RB Latavius Murray in free agency, which provides a safety net for Cook's durability and ball security concerns. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Marcus Williams","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":202,"college":"Utah","college_abbrivation":"UTAH","pre_draft":"Williams is a true free safety who has above-average instincts and recognition skills along with a very good range. He also shows quality ball skills to finish when provided the opportunity. He needs to get strong and more physical in run support. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"After taking the top corner in the class in the first round (Marshon Lattimore), the Saints continue to infuse playmakers in the back end. Williams is a free safety who will provide more flexibility for last year's pick Von Bell to utilize his versatility in coverage and help improve a pass defense that ranked dead last in 2016. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Sidney Jones","year":2017,"height":72,"weight":186,"college":"Washington","college_abbrivation":"WASH","pre_draft":"Jones is one of the most talented cornerbacks in the 2017 class, but he will likely need to \"redshirt\" his rookie season after an Achilles injury at his pro day. He is a fluid athlete with quality mirror skills in man coverage and shows above-average awareness locating and playing the ball. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"Philadelphia fills its most pressing need at cornerback and gets a player who could turn into an absolute steal in Jones. He's a scheme-versatile player with the football I.Q. and natural ability to step into a starting role for the Eagles if, as expected, he makes a full recovery. He also gives Philadelphia a playmaker. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Gerald Everett","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":239,"college":"South Alabama","college_abbrivation":"USA","pre_draft":"Everett is an undersized tight end who can move around the offense. He has above-average athleticism, reliable hands and the speed to stretch the vertical seams. He is a UAB transfer who didn't start playing football until his senior year of high school and still needs some developing as a route runner. Everett's best football could still be ahead of him. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"Everett is a reach at this point, but it comes as no surprise that the Rams targeted a receiving tight end with a high ceiling, even after taking Tyler Higbee in the fourth round last year. As the offensive coordinator in Washington, Sean McVay valued smaller tight ends who were better receivers than blockers, and they ran more three-tight end sets than most teams. It seems he's using the same approach as Los Angeles' new head coach. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Adam Shaheen","year":2017,"height":79,"weight":278,"college":"Ashland","college_abbrivation":"ASH","pre_draft":"Shaheen is a former college basketball player who dominated the Division II ranks and is one of the highest-ranked small school players in this 2017 class. He has an exceptional combination of size and athleticism while also showing quality run-after-the-catch ability. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"TE Zach Miller turns 33 this year and is coming off of a Lisfranc foot injury, so the Bears needed to infuse youth at the position. Chicago provides first-round pick Mitchell Trubisky with a big and athletic safety blanket he can grow together with. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Quincy Wilson","year":2017,"height":74,"weight":211,"college":"Florida","college_abbrivation":"FLA","pre_draft":"Wilson is a big and physical corner who masks the tightness in his hips with his instincts and ability to disrupt receivers in press coverage. He's also a playmaker who plays faster than his timed top-end speed and has outstanding ball skills. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Colts fill a need with Wilson, who has the size and physicality to thrive within defensive coordinator Ted Monachino's heavy press-man scheme. With the addition of Wilson and Malik Hooker, first-year general manager Chris Ballard is clearly looking to provide Andrew Luck with some help on defense. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tyus Bowser","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":247,"college":"Houston","college_abbrivation":"HOU","pre_draft":"A former star high school basketball player who also played hoops for the Cougars early in his career, Bowser is a work in progress as a football player. However, he's already made great strides, plus he has explosive traits and above-average upside for an edge defender. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Ravens cut Elvis Dumervil this offseason, and though Terrell Suggs is still productive, he is 34 years old. Bowser is an excellent fit for Baltimore's 3-4 defense, as he should make an immediate impact rushing the passer and has the tools to quickly develop into a starter. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Joe Mixon","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":228,"college":"Oklahoma","college_abbrivation":"OKLA","pre_draft":"Mixon has quick feet and good top-end speed for his size, plus he's an outstanding receiver with experience working out of the slot. He comes with substantial off-the-field baggage, though, and many organizations might not want to deal with the fallout of drafting him. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Bengals needed to shore up the RB position, as Jeremy Hill is entering a contract year after suffering a season-ending ACL injury in Week 11. Mixon is one of the most talented runners in the class and a dynamic playmaker. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ryan Anderson","year":2017,"height":74,"weight":253,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Anderson, who is a better football player than athlete, is one of the more underrated prospects in this 2017 class. He possesses heavy and active hands, natural leverage and plays with a tone-setting mentality. He has a knack for making big plays. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"The Redskins continue to add versatility, toughness and pass-rushing help to their front with the additions of Anderson and Jonathan Allen with their first two picks. Anderson will provide another edge rusher opposite of Ryan Kerrigan and also could see some time at inside linebacker, where Washington needs need help. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Justin Evans","year":2017,"height":72,"weight":199,"college":"Texas A&M","college_abbrivation":"TA&M","pre_draft":"Evans gambles and gets caught out of position, but his aggressiveness and above-average ball skills also lead to big plays. Plus, he plays faster than his timed top-end speed, he has above-average short area cover skills, and he's tough against the run. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Tampa Bay has some depth at safety and it signed J.J. Wilcox, but Bradley McDougald signed with Seattle and the Bucs need a safety capable of pushing for a starting job. Evans is an instinctive safety who fits the bill. He is a bit of a reach here, though, especially with Connecticut's Obi Melifonwu still on the board. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"DeMarcus Walker","year":2017,"height":76,"weight":280,"college":"Florida State","college_abbrivation":"FSU","pre_draft":"Walker has some athletic limitations, but he makes up for it with outstanding instincts, technique and hand usage. He has a strong point of attack against the run and shows the ability to reduce inside as pass-rusher where he is most effective with his initial quickness and great understanding for leverage. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"After losing Malik Jackson and Sylvester Williams in free agency the past couple of offseasons, the Broncos needed to infuse some interior pass-rushing help. Walker also should help improve a rushing defense that ranked 28th in 2016. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"DeShone Kizer","year":2017,"height":76,"weight":233,"college":"Notre Dame","college_abbrivation":"ND","pre_draft":"Kizer is a redshirt sophomore who would have benefitted from another year to work on his mechanics, develop the mental aspect of his game and continue to mature as a leader, but he has prototypical size and arm strength to go along with deceptive mobility. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Drafting a quarterback in the first round hasn't exactly worked out for the Browns. The four they selected in the first round since 1999 -- Tim Couch, Brady Quinn, Brandon Weeden and Johnny Manziel -- were a combined 32-67 with Cleveland. Taking one in the second round reduces the risk to some degree, and if head coach Hue Jackson and quarterbacks coach David Lee can unlock his potential, Kizer is a steal here. Of course, that's if they get him to realize his considerable upside. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Teez Tabor","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":199,"college":"Florida","college_abbrivation":"FLA","pre_draft":"Tabor is a long and fluid athlete who has good short-area quickness and flashes playmaking instincts with quality ball skills. He also shows the willingness to step up in run support. Tabor's best team fit will be within a heavy zone coverage scheme because of his lack of ideal long speed. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"Tabor lands in an ideal spot under defensive coordinator Teryl Austin's zone-heavy scheme. This will allow him to maximize his skill set and protect him vertically, as he lacks ideal speed and range. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Raekwon McMillan","year":2017,"height":74,"weight":240,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"A team captain as a junior, McMillan is an instinctive and hard-nosed run-stopper who gets off blocks, closes well in pursuit and tackles well. He also made strides in coverage at Ohio State and has enough range to develop into a three-down linebacker. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Miami fills its most pressing need with McMillan, who is an excellent addition to a linebacking corps that includes Kiko Alonso and free-agent signing Lawrence Timmons. Miami may protect him on obvious passing downs early in his career, but I believe that he has the tools to develop into an every-down player for the Dolphins. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dalvin Tomlinson","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":310,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Tomlinson has the size, strength and instincts to develop into an effective nose tackle or 3-4 defensive end who can help bolster a run defense. He's not much of a pass-rusher though. Also, there are medical concerns stemming from knee injuries earlier in his career. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Tomlinson helps New York fill the void left by the departure of Johnathan Hankins in free agency. Tomlinson will add immediate depth on the interior and help make sure the Giants continue to be stout defending the run. They were tied for third in rush defense in 2016. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Obi Melifonwu","year":2017,"height":76,"weight":224,"college":"Connecticut","college_abbrivation":"CONN","pre_draft":"Melifonwu is a freakishly gifted athlete who turned heads with an outstanding combine workout. The four-year starter and hard worker also made steady improvements at Connecticut, most notably with his consistency playing the ball and his aggressiveness in run support. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Raiders have two effective starters at safety in Karl Joseph and Reggie Nelson, but Nelson turns 34 this year so Melifonwu projects as the No. 3 who could replace Nelson and team up with Joseph to give the Raiders one of the most talented safety tandems in the league. Oakland also values size at corner, and the versatile Melifonwu could line up on the outside at times as well. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Zach Cunningham","year":2017,"height":76,"weight":234,"college":"Vanderbilt","college_abbrivation":"VAN","pre_draft":"Cunningham is a long, athletic and versatile linebacker who fits in today's NFL game. He is still developing his instincts and must continue to improve his point of attack skills. He should be a contributor early in his career thanks to his range and value on third downs. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"This a great landing spot for Cunningham, a player who has big upside but needs some time to develop. The Texans will groom him to be Brian Cushing's eventual replacement and provide the Texans with a pair of playmakers on the inside, teamed up with Bernardrick McKinney (seventh in total tackles last year). -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ethan Pocic","year":2017,"height":78,"weight":310,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Pocic dealt with some injuries and did not play as well as he did as a junior in 2015. But he has quick feet, good hands and is one of the most versatile offensive linemen in the class. He has the ability to line up at all five positions if need be. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"This is early to take Pocic, especially with Ohio State's Pat Elflein still on the board, but the pick makes sense considering Seattle gave up 42 sacks (27th in NFL) and averaged only 3.4 yards per rush (29th) last year. Look for Pocic to compete for one of the three interior offensive line spots. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tanoh Kpassagnon","year":2017,"height":79,"weight":289,"college":"Villanova","college_abbrivation":"NOVA","pre_draft":"Kpassagnon is an FCS prospect who didn't start playing football until his junior year of high school, and his lack of ideal playing experience shows up at times. The flipside is that he has rare physical tools and one of the higher ceilings in this 2017 class. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Chiefs signed Bennie Logan to a one-year deal to replace Dontari Poe at NT but need to continue to infuse size and strength up front, as they ranked 26th against the run in 2016. Kpassagnon has a chance to develop and provide them with another big body at the 5-technique opposite of Chris Jones. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chidobe Awuzie","year":2017,"height":72,"weight":202,"college":"Colorado","college_abbrivation":"COLO","pre_draft":"A three-year starter with outstanding football character, Awuzie shows man-to-man limitations on tape, but he's an explosive athlete who tested well at the combine and shows above-average instincts in zone. He's also outstanding in run support and should cover kicks in the NFL. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Awuzie is an excellent fit for Rod Marinelli's Cover 2-heavy scheme. He'll likely compete for a starting job at corner, but he's versatile enough to play safety where Dallas also has a need, and he has the potential to develop into a special-teams player as well. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Josh Jones","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":220,"college":"NC State","college_abbrivation":"NCST","pre_draft":"Jones lacks ideal experience -- one full year as a starter (2016) -- and he has room to develop in terms of his instincts, but he's an interchangeable and physical safety with an above-average combination of size, speed and ball skills. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"This isn't a glaring need, but a great value for the Packers who add an athletic and interchangeable safety to a secondary that ranked 31st against the pass in 2016. Jones adds insurance for Morgan Burnett who enters a contract year."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"JuJu Smith-Schuster","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":215,"college":"USC","college_abbrivation":"USC","pre_draft":"Smith-Schuster is a possession receiver who lacks elite top-end speed to stretch the field vertically. However, he has good size, runs quality routes and has very good hands and body control when adjusting to throws outside of his frame. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"Martavis Bryant has been conditionally reinstated, but Markus Wheaton signed with Chicago and Sammie Coates is coming off offseason groin surgery. Smith-Schuster is a savvy and physical route runner who is ready to contribute and push for a starting WR role for the Steelers early on. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dion Dawkins","year":2017,"height":76,"weight":314,"college":"Temple","college_abbrivation":"TEM","pre_draft":"Dawkins is expected to move inside to guard where he lined up at the Senior Bowl and he has the tools to quickly develop into a starter. He also has the long arms and enough athletic ability to provide some depth at right tackle. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Dawkins is versatile player with the ability to line up at both guard and tackle, which helps shore up the Bills along the offensive line. He should eventually be groomed as Jordan Mills' replacement at right tackle. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Taylor Moton","year":2017,"height":77,"weight":319,"college":"Western Michigan","college_abbrivation":"WMU","pre_draft":"Moton played right tackle in college, but he is a bit heavy legged in pass protection. He may be forced to bump inside to guard at the NFL level. That said, he has a thick and massive frame with natural inline power and plays with the physical disposition teams covet along the offensive line. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"Michael Oher (missed final 13 games of 2016) and Daryl Williams (started 10 games) are expected to compete for the right tackle spot, but Oher missed the final 13 games of the season because of a concussion, and Williams might be a better backup than a starter. Moton is capable of coming in and wining that right tackle spot. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Larry Ogunjobi","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":305,"college":"Charlotte","college_abbrivation":"CHAR","pre_draft":"Ogunjobi is a disruptive interior defensive tackle who has a good combination of quickness and power. He plays with quality leverage and flashes quick and heavy hands in combat to disengage from blocks. He has the versatility to fit within a one- or two-gap scheme. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"The Browns continue to address their defensive front line to help a defense that ranked 30th against the rush in 2016. Ogunjobi will have a chance to quickly develop into a strong contributor and eventually start. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ahkello Witherspoon","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":198,"college":"Colorado","college_abbrivation":"COLO","pre_draft":"Witherspoon possesses a rare blend of height, length and top-end speed. He tested well, especially for a taller corner, in the agility drills. While he only intercepted three passes in three seasons at Colorado, he broke up 22 passes during the 2016 season. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"New general manager John Lynch continues to address a defense that allowed 480 points (tied for ninth most in NFL history) and 6,502 total yards (eighth most) last season. He also fills the 49ers' most pressing need outside of quarterback by taking Witherspoon, who projects as a Day 1 starter in new defensive coordinator Robert Saleh's scheme. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Alvin Kamara","year":2017,"height":70,"weight":214,"college":"Tennessee","college_abbrivation":"TENN","pre_draft":"Kamara is a quick and sudden runner who runs behind his pads and with better power than his size indicates. He is also a polished route runner who adds quality versatility to the passing game. Off-the-field concerns include Kamara being twice suspended in his time at Alabama and a 2014 arrest for driving without a license. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"Kamara gives the Saints a dynamic runner and a versatile reserve behind Mark Ingram and Adrian Peterson. He should be a strong contributor on third downs as an outlet for Drew Brees in the passing game. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dawaune Smoot","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":264,"college":"Illinois","college_abbrivation":"ILL","pre_draft":"Smoot flashes the quickness and bend to develop into an effective pass-rusher. He needs to continue to add bulk and improve strength to become every down player. Projects as a situational pass-rusher early in his career. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"You can never have enough edge rushers, and Smoot flashes some upside getting after the quarterback. However, the Jaguars need Smoot to play like he did in 2015 and make an impact as a situational pass-rusher. Considering their depth at defensive end, they could have filled more pressing needs here. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cooper Kupp","year":2017,"height":74,"weight":204,"college":"Eastern Washington","college_abbrivation":"EWU","pre_draft":"Kupp is not the biggest or the fastest receiver, but he is a tough player who possesses reliable hands and has a natural feel as a route runner. He is at his best working against zone coverage where he flashes excellent spatial awareness getting into open windows. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"The Rams continue to provide help for Jared Goff with Kupp, who is a reliable target with a great feel for the position. With the addition of Kupp, TE Gerald Everett and Robert Woods in free agency, St. Louis has started to revamp its pass-catching corps. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Pat Elflein","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":303,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Elflein, who is the top-ranked center on our board, is on the smaller side. He doesn't have great athletic ability, but he has the length, toughness and smarts to be a Day 1 starter at center. He's also versatile enough to line up at guard. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Minnesota needed to address its interior offensive line, and Elflein is an excellent value at this point in the draft, as he's the best center on our board. Look for him to compete for and win a starting spot at one of the interior offensive line positions for the Vikings. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dan Feeney","year":2017,"height":76,"weight":305,"college":"Indiana","college_abbrivation":"IND","pre_draft":"Feeney is a technician who plays on his feet, has good balance and a strong feel for angles. He doesn't have elite inline power, but he does a nice job of moving his feet upon contact and shows good patience in his pass sets. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"The Chargers take their second guard of the night and clearly aren't messing around when it comes to addressing the interior of the offensive line. Western Kentucky's Forrest Lamp projects as one starter and Feeney is more than capable of pushing Orlando Franklin, who has underperformed, for the other starting spot. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Taywan Taylor","year":2017,"height":71,"weight":203,"college":"Western Kentucky","college_abbrivation":"WKU","pre_draft":"Taylor is an explosive playmaker with the burst, open-field instincts and elusiveness to threaten after the catch and potentially contribute in the return game. He put up big numbers against Vanderbilt and Alabama in 2016 and against LSU in 2015. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"After taking Western Michigan's Corey Davis in Round 1, general manager Jon Robinson continues to surround quarterback Marcus Mariota with weapons. Taylor has the tools to make an immediate impact working out of the slot for the Titans. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jordan Willis","year":2017,"height":76,"weight":255,"college":"Kansas State","college_abbrivation":"KSU","pre_draft":"Willis has athleticism for his size and brings excellent production over the past two seasons (33 TFLs, 21 sacks). While his snap anticipation is a bit inconsistent, he has very good first-step quickness with quality flexibility and speed-to-power capabilities to develop into an effective edge rusher. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"The Bengals needed to add another young pass-rusher opposite of Carlos Dunlap, and Willis is just that. He has a chance to eventually replace -- and be an upgrade on -- Michael Johnson. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chris Wormley","year":2017,"height":77,"weight":298,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Wormley is a long, well-proportioned defender who does his best work against the run. He will struggle to be a good pass-rusher, but at least he's capable of getting some push and occasionally moving the QB off his spot. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"The Ravens add another big and powerful body to their front line in an effort to replace Lawrence Guy and Timmy Jernigan, who departed this offseason. Wormley should help the Ravens continue to maintain a rushing defense that ranked fifth in the league last season. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Duke Riley","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":232,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Riley is an instinctive and rangy three-down linebacker. He doesn't have elite power at the point of the attack, but he shows savvy negotiating traffic inside the tackle box and finding the football. He's an extremely reliable tackler who holds up well in space. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"Coach Dan Quinn continues to infuse speed on the defensive side of the ball. Similar to Deion Jones (2016, second round), Riley is another space linebacker who should help provide the Falcons with more range and versatility at the second level of their defense. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Alex Anzalone","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":241,"college":"Florida","college_abbrivation":"FLA","pre_draft":"The medical concerns are significant for Anzalone, who has sustained multiple shoulder injuries and a broken forearm. He could prove to be a steal if he stays healthy because he's a fundamentally sound tackler with above-average instincts and range. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Saints continue to target defense with Anzalone, who will provide immediate depth. After signing A.J. Klein, the Saints now have quality depth at the second level. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Daeshon Hall","year":2017,"height":77,"weight":266,"college":"Texas A&M","college_abbrivation":"TA&M","pre_draft":"Hall is a developing pass-rusher who needs to continue to flesh out his arsenal of moves, but he has the tools to succeed, including excellent length ? 35 1/2-inch arms -- and good initial quickness to realize his upside. He's an above-average run defender. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Panthers signed Julius Peppers to a one-year deal but needed to add another young pass-rusher to the mix. Hall helps replace Kony Ealy, who departed for New England and never lived up to his second-round draft slot in Carolina. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tim Williams","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":244,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Williams is an explosive speed rusher who has exceptional first-step quickness and excellent flexibility bending the edge. He is still developing in terms of instincts and can continue to get stronger to become more consistent versus the run. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"General manager Ozzie Newsome continues to address the pass rush. Williams doesn't project as an every-down player as a rookie, but he should make immediate contributions as a situational pass-rusher. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"ArDarius Stewart","year":2017,"height":71,"weight":204,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Stewart is a tough competitor with the burst, determination and top-end speed to produce after the catch and potentially return kickoffs in the NFL. He's a natural pass-catcher who has above-average body control and good length for his frame. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Stewart helps ease the loss of Brandon Marshall, who is now with the New York Giants. Stewart adds another young target next to Robby Anderson, who flashed as a rookie. Stewart has the ability to line up inside and outside the hashes. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tarell Basham","year":2017,"height":76,"weight":269,"college":"Ohio","college_abbrivation":"OHIO","pre_draft":"Basham is a hybrid edge defender who needs to develop his technique, but he possesses the size, athleticism and explosive traits that translate well to the NFL. Also brings added value as a core special-teams player. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"New general manager Chris Ballard continues to address a defense that finished 30th in the league in yards allowed per game, filling one of the Colts' most pressing needs by taking Basham here. Basham is a good fit at 3-4 OLB in the Colts' 3-4 scheme, and he should push for a starting role early on. -- Steve Muench."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Fabian Moreau","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":206,"college":"UCLA","college_abbrivation":"UCLA","pre_draft":"Moreau is a long, athletic and rangy press cornerback. He uses his size and strength to his advantage to disrupt receivers at the line of scrimmage and is a willing tackler in run support. He can become more consistent locating and playing the ball. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"The Redskins return both cornerback starters in Josh Norman and Bashaud Breeland. However, Breeland is entering a contract year and Moreau is a solid fit to be an eventual replacement and help a pass defense that ranked 25th in the league. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Carlos Henderson","year":2017,"height":71,"weight":199,"college":"Louisiana Tech","college_abbrivation":"LT","pre_draft":"Henderson is on the smaller side, and he's had some problems staying healthy, but he's a tenacious competitor who separates, catches the ball well and is a threat to turn a catch underneath into a big play. He's also fast enough to stretch the field. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders both eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark in receiving last season, but no other receiver or tight end had over 23 catches. Henderson should step into that No. 3 role. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Derek Rivers","year":2017,"height":76,"weight":248,"college":"Youngstown State","college_abbrivation":"YSU","pre_draft":"Rivers dominated the level of competition he faced at Youngstown. He also eased concerns about that competition and his ability to move to a 3-4 scheme by finishing in the top five for defensive linemen in the 40-yard dash, three-cone drill, vertical jump and bench press at the combine. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"This is a pure value pick for the Patriots, who continue to infuse a strong defense with another versatile edge defender in the front seven. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chris Godwin","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":209,"college":"Penn State","college_abbrivation":"PSU","pre_draft":"Godwin is a physical route runner with an above-average blend of height, weight and top-end speed, and he helped himself with a strong showing at the combine. He's also sure-handed with the body control, leaping ability and focus to make tough catches. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Buccaneers continue to build an arsenal for quarterback Jameis Winston. Godwin has a chance to do some damage in one-on-one matchups with the attention DeSean Jackson and Mike Evans will command. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Antonio Garcia","year":2017,"height":78,"weight":302,"college":"Troy","college_abbrivation":"TROY","pre_draft":"Garcia has less than ideal arm length for an offensive tackle, but he makes up for it with quick feet, good balance and shows a compact and powerful punch in pass protection. He has adequate inline power as a run-blocker and flashes an edge to his game. While he hasn't had problems off the field, there are concerns about Garcia's maturity and work ethic. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"Garcia is a versatile lineman and could be groomed to take over at left tackle for Nate Solder, who is entering a contract year. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kareem Hunt","year":2017,"height":71,"weight":216,"college":"Toledo","college_abbrivation":"TOL","pre_draft":"Hunt runs with a good combination of balance, vision and lower-body strength. He doesn't have to come off the field on third down, either. He's a reliable receiver who makes defenders miss and he flashes the potential to develop into an effective pass-blocker. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Kansas City had a need at running back after cutting Jamaal Charles, and Hunt's ability to contribute on all downs makes him a good fit for the Chiefs' scheme. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Davis Webb","year":2017,"height":77,"weight":229,"college":"California","college_abbrivation":"CAL","pre_draft":"A Texas Tech transfer who has had some durability issues, Webb will face a steep learning curve in his transition from the Air Raid offense, and his accuracy is inconsistent. On the positive side, he has prototypical size, very good arm strength and the football intelligence to absorb. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"Eli Manning is 36 years old, and while the Giants signed Geno Smith to a one-year deal, they don't seem to be the heir apparent. Taking Webb now allows head coach Ben McAdoo and his staff time to help the quarterback transition from the Air Raid offense he played in to a pro-style offense. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Eddie Vanderdoes","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":305,"college":"UCLA","college_abbrivation":"UCLA","pre_draft":"Vanderdoes projects as a powerful run stopper who won't make much of an impact rushing the passer. He missed most of the 2015 season after tearing an ACL, and last year, he was overweight and didn't show the same explosiveness as earlier in his career. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Raiders ranked 23rd in rushing defense last season, and Vanderdoes adds size and power on the interior, especially if he is able to return to the 2014 form he showed on tape. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"D'Onta Foreman","year":2017,"height":72,"weight":233,"college":"Texas","college_abbrivation":"TEX","pre_draft":"Foreman's injury history and ball security issues are reason for concern. Plus, he's faster than he is quick. However, he possesses a rare blend of size and top-end speed, and he averaged more rushing yards per game (184.4) than any other FBS back last season. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Houston is looking to ease Lamar Miller's workload, as he was effective but dealt with ankle, shoulder and rib injuries last season. Forman has the talent to step into the No. 2 role and help keep Miller fresh and healthy. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Shaquill Griffin","year":2017,"height":72,"weight":194,"college":"UCF","college_abbrivation":"UCF","pre_draft":"Griffin lacks ideal instincts at this point and needs some polish with his technique. However, Griffin is a bigger cornerback with long arms (32 3/8-inch arms) and has intriguing athleticism on tape to become an adequate reserve with the potential to develop into a starter down the road. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"Seattle looks to groom Richard Sherman's potential eventual replacement here. Griffin is raw, but he has big-time upside and the quality size the Seahawks covet at the position. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"John Johnson","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":208,"college":"Boston College","college_abbrivation":"BC","pre_draft":"Johnson needs to continue to get stronger and become more consistent in run support. He is an instinctive and fluid athlete who shows quality range. Johnson also has the ball skills to finish when in position. Comes with some minor durability concerns from early in his career. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"General manager Les Snead fills a need and gets a good value at this point in the draft with Johnson. The Rams tied for 23rd in takeaways last season (18), and Johnson has the ball skills and instincts to give them a playmaker on the back end. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jourdan Lewis","year":2017,"height":70,"weight":188,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Lewis is one of the most naturally instinctive corners we've studied in years and he's tough for his size both in coverage and stepping up in run support. He's also got the closing burst and ball skills to develop into a playmaker. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"It's not surprising that the Cowboys have taken two corners, considering they parted ways with starters Brandon Carr and Morris Claiborne. Lewis has the toughness and instincts to make early contributions in Dallas' scheme, plus he has the ball skills to help a defense that had only 20 takeaways (tied for 19th) last season. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Montravius Adams","year":2017,"height":76,"weight":304,"college":"Auburn","college_abbrivation":"AUB","pre_draft":"Adams is a disruptive one-gap penetrator who has ideal size and quickness for a three-technique prospect. He underachieved for much of his time at Auburn though, and his effort in 2016 was far more consistent than it was during the 2015 season. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"This isn't necessarily a big need, but it's a strong value. Adams has the versatility to line up in multiple spots and provide disruption, if Green Bay can get him to play with consistency. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cam Sutton","year":2017,"height":71,"weight":188,"college":"Tennessee","college_abbrivation":"TENN","pre_draft":"Sutton dealt with a lower leg injury and failed to get on track as a senior in 2016. He has average size but shows quality awareness, along with the quickness and mirror skills to potentially develop into a starter as a slot corner. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"The Steelers hit on CB Artie Burns (first round, 2016) and safety Sean Davis (second, 2016) but need to continue to get more talent in the secondary. Sutton could be an upgrade for CB Ross Cockrell, who is more suited as a reserve than a starter. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Delano Hill","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":216,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"A bigger safety with enough range to hold up in the back end, Hill can also matchup with tight ends in man coverage. He's not much of a playmaker at this point, but he has the ability to add depth to a secondary while also contributing on special teams early in his career. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"Seattle needed to add depth, considering strong safety Kam Chancellor had offseason surgery to remove bone spurs from both ankles and missed four games with a groin injury in 2016, plus he's going into a contract year. Hill is a good fit at strong safety in the Seahawks' scheme. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kenny Golladay","year":2017,"height":76,"weight":218,"college":"Northern Illinois","college_abbrivation":"NIU","pre_draft":"Golladay is a big target with good hands and above-average speed for his size. He struggles to separate transitioning out of breaks, though. He has a chance to develop into a No. 4 receiver who potentially makes his biggest impact in the red zone. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Golden Tate had a strong year and Marvin Jones returns, but 36-year-old Anquan Boldin is a free agent and may not return. Taking Golladay this early is a reach, but he has a high ceiling and the Lions shouldn't need him to play too significant a role as a rookie. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cordrea Tankersley","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":199,"college":"Clemson","college_abbrivation":"CLEM","pre_draft":"Tankersley is a playmaker with an impressive blend of size, length and top-end speed, but he's not as effective in off coverage as he is in press. He has also been flagged for pass interference eight times over the past two seasons. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Dolphins needed to add depth behind Byron Maxwell and 2016 second-round pick Xavien Howard, who both missed time last year with injuries. Tankersly may see time in the slot early on. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chad Williams","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":207,"college":"Grambling","college_abbrivation":"GRAM","pre_draft":"Williams is average sized with above average top-end speed and ball skills. He also eased concerns about the level of competition he faced at Grambling with a sold week at the Senior Bowl and a big game at Arizona in 2016. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Larry Fitzgerald is still productive but turns 34 this year, the effects of the sickle-cell trait slowed John Brown last season and Arizona released Michael Floyd, so adding a young receiver here makes sense. There's a lot to like about Williams' top-end speed, making him a good fit for the Cardinals. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Rasul Douglas","year":2017,"height":74,"weight":209,"college":"West Virginia","college_abbrivation":"WVU","pre_draft":"Douglas is a longer press cornerback who shows excellent range and the physicality to defend the run. He also possesses strong ball awareness (tied for the FBS lead with eight interceptions in his first year as a starter in 2016). -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"Philadelphia continues to attack its most pressing need and takes its second corner of the night. Douglas is a good fit for defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz's scheme, and the Eagles could very well have landed a starter here. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jonnu Smith","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":248,"college":"Florida Intl","college_abbrivation":"FIU","pre_draft":"Smith lacks ideal length and needs to get more consistent as an inline blocker. However, he is an explosive athlete with the speed and reliable hands to develop into an adequate target in the passing game as a move or \"F\" tight end. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"Tennessee adds yet another weapon in Smith, who has the talent to make an immediate impact in the passing game and improve the tight end depth behind Delanie Walker. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Brendan Langley","year":2017,"height":72,"weight":201,"college":"Lamar","college_abbrivation":"LAM","pre_draft":"Langley has the length, strength and ball skills to develop into an effective press corner. While we like his ability as a returner (two TDs last season), he shows tightness in coverage and he needs to improve his recognition. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Aqib Talib and Chris Harris Jr. are signed through 2019 and Denver is expected to pick up the fifth-year option for nickelback Bradley Roby. This is a little early to target Langley, but he's got a high ceiling and is a good fit for defensive coordinator Joe Woods' scheme. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Nazair Jones","year":2017,"height":77,"weight":304,"college":"North Carolina","college_abbrivation":"UNC","pre_draft":"Jones needs some development as a pass-rusher and can play with more consistency at times. However, he has an intriguing physical skill set with a combination of size, athleticism and power to develop with the potential to add depth on the interior of a front line. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"Seattle doesn't have great depth behind 2016 second-round pick Jarran Reed and Ahtyba Rubin, who turns 31 this year. They have addressed that by adding Malik McDowell in the second and now Jones. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Trey Hendrickson","year":2017,"height":76,"weight":266,"college":"Florida Atlantic","college_abbrivation":"FAU","pre_draft":"Hendrickson dominated \"Group of Five\" competition, thanks to his rentlessness as a pass-rusher. He has an excellent size-speed combination, but his shorter arms and lack of flexibility bending the edge are concerns. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"New Orleans ranked 27th in the NFL with 30 sacks last season and needs an edge rusher to complement Cameron Jordan (7.5 sacks). Hendrickson has the potential to become that player. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"C.J. Beathard","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":219,"college":"Iowa","college_abbrivation":"IOWA","pre_draft":"Beathard lacks an elite physical skill, but he is an unselfish leader and tireless worker -- all of which may allow him to overcome his physical deficiencies. He possesses a strong combination of competitiveness, toughness and football IQ to potentially develop into a serviceable backup. --- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"New general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan didn't target a quarterback ready to make an early contribution in the first two rounds, but they get a developmental prospect in Beathard here. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"James Conner","year":2017,"height":74,"weight":233,"college":"Pittsburgh","college_abbrivation":"PITT","pre_draft":"Conner is a highly competitive power back who runs with outstanding balance to grind out tough yards after contact. He may never be a major weapon in the pass game, but he shows soft hands as an outlet receiver, along with the size/toughness to protect. He'll contribute on special teams, too. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"Knile Davis signed a one-year deal and former backup DeAngelo Williams is a free agent (and 34), so Conner is expected to provide some much-needed depth behind Le'Veon Bell. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Amara Darboh","year":2017,"height":74,"weight":214,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Darboh lacks elite quickness, but he has the size, strength and toughness to win in contested-catch situations. Also shows very good hands and focus operating in traffic. He has a chance to develop into a quality No. 3 receiver. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"Seattle has good depth and some talented young receivers, but no one has emerged as a true No. 2 opposite Doug Baldwin. Darboh is a good value pick at this point and has the skill set to emerge as that player. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kendell Beckwith","year":2017,"height":74,"weight":243,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Beckwith is coming off a season-ending torn ACL and hasn't been able to work out for teams as a result. He's a physical run-stuffing inside linebacker who is serviceable in underneath zone coverage and flashes as a pass-rusher on tape. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"As long as Beckwith makes a full recovery from a torn ACL, he has the tools to win the starting strongside linebacker job and help bolster a run defense that finished 22nd in yards allowed per game last year. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Vince Biegel","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":246,"college":"Wisconsin","college_abbrivation":"WIS","pre_draft":"Biegel is an instinctive and rangy run defender. He's also an relentless pass-rusher with the size and speed to compete with tight ends in coverage. He has a history of foot injuries, though, and his arms are on the shorter side for a 3-4 outside linebacker. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jaleel Johnson","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":316,"college":"Iowa","college_abbrivation":"IOWA","pre_draft":"Johnson didn't test as well as expected at the combine, but what shows on tape is that he's an effective run-stopper with above-average initial quickness. He is one of the most explosive interior pass-rushers in this 2017 class. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dede Westbrook","year":2017,"height":72,"weight":178,"college":"Oklahoma","college_abbrivation":"OKLA","pre_draft":"Westbrook is an explosive slot receiver and return man with excellent top-end speed, but he's undersized and there are concerns about his durability. Though he wasn't convicted in either case, he was also twice arrested on complaints of domestic violence before he got to Oklahoma. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tedric Thompson","year":2017,"height":72,"weight":204,"college":"Colorado","college_abbrivation":"COLO","pre_draft":"Thompson has good range and is athletic enough to match up one-on-one vs. many bigger wide receivers. He is an experienced and instinctive player who has a chance to develop into a quality reserve. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Eddie Jackson","year":2017,"height":72,"weight":201,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Jackson isn't a physical run stopper and he has durability questions, but the former corner is a ball hawk with above-average cover skills. He's also dangerous with the ball in his hands, returning two punts for touchdowns last year. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Rayshawn Jenkins","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":214,"college":"Miami","college_abbrivation":"MIAMI","pre_draft":"Jenkins is a strong safety prospect who is a straight-line player with limitations in coverage. He has the frame, toughness and is a reliable tackler to add depth in the secondary while also contributing on special teams. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Samaje Perine","year":2017,"height":71,"weight":233,"college":"Oklahoma","college_abbrivation":"OKLA","pre_draft":"Perine isn't much of a big-play threat, but he is a powerful runner who makes the most of his blocking. He put up big numbers in three seasons at Oklahoma. He's also a reliable checkdown target and a willing blocker in pass protection. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Washington fills one of its most pressing needs and gets an excellent value in Perine early on Day 3. He has the potential to emerge as the starter in the Redskins' backfield and help improve a ground game that ranked 21st in yards per game last year. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dorian Johnson","year":2017,"height":77,"weight":300,"college":"Pittsburgh","college_abbrivation":"PITT","pre_draft":"Johnson is a tough and reliable guard who plays on his feet with quality balance. He has adequate inline power as a run-blocker who moves his feet well to sustain blocks. He also shows good flexibility and quick feet in pass protection. Johnson has a chance to add immediate depth to an NFL team and could quickly develop into a starter. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Carl Lawson","year":2017,"height":74,"weight":261,"college":"Auburn","college_abbrivation":"AUB","pre_draft":"Lawson's injury history -- torn ACL in 2014 and hip injury in 2015 -- is a concern. Plus, he's got short arms. On the other hand, he's a tone-setter against the run and a relentless pass-rusher who has violent hands and above-average closing speed. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Josh Reynolds","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":194,"college":"Texas A&M","college_abbrivation":"TA&M","pre_draft":"Reynolds is quick enough to separate underneath and fast enough to stretch the field, but he's lean and needs to get stronger. He also needs to improve his consistency fielding the ball. He makes a lot of tough catches and drops too many easy ones. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Rams hired a young, offensive-minded head coach in Sean McVay and needed to help second-year quarterback Jared Goff, so using three of their first four picks on pass-catchers makes sense. Reynolds projects as a sub-package receiver who can help the Rams stretch the field early in his career. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Mack Hollins","year":2017,"height":76,"weight":221,"college":"North Carolina","college_abbrivation":"UNC","pre_draft":"Hollins, who is coming off a season-ending broken collarbone injury, is a former walk-on with the frame, length and top-end speed to stretch the field. A special teams captain throughout his college career, he projects as a core special teams' player at the next level. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"This is an excellent pick for the Eagles, who get a receiver with size-speed combination to stretch the field and is outstanding on special teams. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tarik Cohen","year":2017,"height":67,"weight":179,"college":"North Carolina A&T","college_abbrivation":"NCAT","pre_draft":"Cohen's size will probably prevent him from developing into an NFL starter, but he's a playmaker with the skill set to develop into an effective complementary back. He could contribute on third down and make the most of the touches he gets. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ben Gedeon","year":2017,"height":74,"weight":244,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Gedeon possesses fast eyes and quick recognition skills as a run-defender to go along with quality awareness in coverage. He has some physical limitations that may prevent him from becoming a full-time starter, but he's capable of contributing as a backup linebacker and core special teams player. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Joe Williams","year":2017,"height":71,"weight":210,"college":"Utah","college_abbrivation":"UTAH","pre_draft":"An average-sized back who has below-average power, Williams put the ball on the ground too much last season. He also comes with some off-the-field baggage, including stops at different colleges, an arrest and a brief absence from the game. On the flip side, he's an explosive runner who has good top-end speed and vision and he flashes as a receiver. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Carlos Hyde has yet to play a full 16-game season, so the 49ers needed to improve their depth behind him. In addition, new head coach Kyle Shanahan has a potent one-two punch like he did with RBs Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman in Atlanta. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Nico Siragusa","year":2017,"height":76,"weight":319,"college":"San Diego State","college_abbrivation":"SDSU","pre_draft":"Siragusa needs to clean up his technique and become more consistent. But he has quick feet, adequate length and flashes quality power to become a serviceable backup and potential starter down the road with proper development. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Montae Nicholson","year":2017,"height":74,"weight":212,"college":"Michigan State","college_abbrivation":"MSU","pre_draft":"Nicholson has the frame and length to hold up as a run-stopper in the box. While he ran an excellent 40 (4.42) and shows good range in coverage, he has some tightness in hips and is not a ball hawk. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jalen Reeves-Maybin","year":2017,"height":72,"weight":230,"college":"Tennessee","college_abbrivation":"TENN","pre_draft":"Reeves-Maybin is an instinctive and rangy run-defender with above-average cover skills on tape, but he didn't test as well as expected in agility drills at his pro day. He's also undersized, and he missed most of the 2016 season with a shoulder injury. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Samson Ebukam","year":2017,"height":74,"weight":240,"college":"Eastern Washington","college_abbrivation":"EWU","pre_draft":"A team captain and highly productive FCS linebacker, Ebukam is an average-sized outside linebacker with good length, good athletic ability and excellent top-end speed. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Howard Wilson","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":184,"college":"Houston","college_abbrivation":"HOU","pre_draft":"There's a lot to like about Wilson's frame, short-area cover skills, ability to play the ball and willingness to step up in run support. He needs to get stronger and improve his recognition in coverage, though, and he doesn't have great top-end speed. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Michael Roberts","year":2017,"height":76,"weight":270,"college":"Toledo","college_abbrivation":"TOL","pre_draft":"Roberts lack ideal top-end speed and he's still developing as a blocker. He has the tools to make an immediate impact in the red zone and become an effective No. 2 tight end if he keeps his weight down and puts in the work. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Josh Malone","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":208,"college":"Tennessee","college_abbrivation":"TENN","pre_draft":"A bigger receiver with exceptional speed to stretch he field vertically, Malone needs to improve as a route runner and continue to get stronger on contested throws. But there's a lot to like about his big-play potential and upside. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"We didn't identify receiver as a pressing need coming into the draft and the Bengals already added Washington's John Ross in the first round, but A.J. Green is coming off hamstring injury. Malone is an excellent value here and he gives Cincinnati another player that can take the top off the coverage. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"David Sharpe","year":2017,"height":78,"weight":343,"college":"Florida","college_abbrivation":"FLA","pre_draft":"Sharpe has the massive frame to overwhelm defenders in the run game and the length to push speed rushers past the pocket. He's a below-average athlete who struggles to bend and needs to make strides as a hand fighter, and as a result, he projects better at guard. --Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Julien Davenport","year":2017,"height":79,"weight":318,"college":"Bucknell","college_abbrivation":"BUCK","pre_draft":"Davenport is a developmental prospect who needs to improve his core strength and refine his technique, but he has the frame, long arms, quick feet and work ethic to develop into a starter. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Deatrich Wise Jr.","year":2017,"height":77,"weight":274,"college":"Arkansas","college_abbrivation":"ARK","pre_draft":"Wise only started 10 games at Arkansas and his injury history is concerning. He didn't run well at the combine either. However, the 2016 team captain is an above-average hand fighter who has excellent length and the potential to develop into an effective rotational player. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Donnel Pumphrey","year":2017,"height":68,"weight":176,"college":"San Diego State","college_abbrivation":"SDSU","pre_draft":"Pumphrey is a pint-sized running back who owns the NCAA career-rushing record. He's a versatile weapon with the talent to potentially develop into an effective complementary back who also has the capabilities to help out in the return game. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"The Eagles were in the market to add depth to the position. Pumphrey is an undersized but versatile playmaker who likely will be groomed as Darren Sproles' replacement, since Sproles turns 34 in June. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ryan Switzer","year":2017,"height":69,"weight":181,"college":"North Carolina","college_abbrivation":"UNC","pre_draft":"While Switzer is undersized, he's the best route runner in this draft class. He has the burst and open-field instincts to develop into a productive slot WR and punt returner. Scouts have reported that he can be difficult, though. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Switzer has the potential to develop into a productive slot receiver for the Cowboys and should make an immediate impact returning punts. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jamaal Williams","year":2017,"height":72,"weight":212,"college":"BYU","college_abbrivation":"BYU","pre_draft":"Williams' injury history is a concern and he's not a big-play threat. But the downhill runner has the potential to develop into an effective complementary back. While he struggled with BYU's strict rules at times, the 2016 team captain is considered a hard worker. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Packers needed to add depth and competition for converted receiver Ty Montgomery and Christine Michael in the backfield. Williams has the potential to win the No. 2 role and make a strong contribution as a rookie. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Joshua Dobbs","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":216,"college":"Tennessee","college_abbrivation":"TENN","pre_draft":"Dobbs took advantage of the postseason process to improve his draft stock, including a strong showing at the Senior Bowl. He has a very good physical skill set with size, arm strength and mobility. He also has the mental capacity and competitive temperament to develop into a quality backup and potential starter down the road. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"Ben Roethlisberger (35 years old) considered retiring for several months, and while backup Landry Jones re-signed for two years, he hasn't shown enough to be considered the heir apparent. Dobbs has the tools and intangibles to develop into an effective starter in time. With Roethlisberger and Jones ahead of him, he has time to learn the offense and improve his lower-body mechanics. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Sean Harlow","year":2017,"height":76,"weight":303,"college":"Oregon State","college_abbrivation":"ORST","pre_draft":"A team captain, Harlow started 23 games at left tackle and 14 at right tackle. He also took snaps at all five offensive line positions in practice, and he projects best on the inside. While he lacks ideal power, he's a technician with good balance. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Zach Banner","year":2017,"height":80,"weight":353,"college":"USC","college_abbrivation":"USC","pre_draft":"Banner, a massive right tackle or guard prospect, has the power and size to overwhelm defenders as a run-blocker. He possesses excellent length but needs to show more patience and balance in pass protection. His weight will need to be monitored. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ryan Glasgow","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":302,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"A powerful grinder versus the run, Glasgow will never be an elite pass-rusher, but he's strong, crafty and relentless enough to contribute. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jehu Chesson","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":204,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Chesson has a very good combination of size, speed and ball skills to potentially develop into a No. 3 or No. 4 receiver. He also has elite intangibles and football character. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Wayne Gallman","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":215,"college":"Clemson","college_abbrivation":"CLEM","pre_draft":"Gallman is a versatile back who has good agility and pass-catching ability. The biggest knock on his game is that he lacks power, but he's a hard-nosed banger of a runner and could add good value for a team in need of a versatile athlete to share the workload. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chad Hansen","year":2017,"height":74,"weight":202,"college":"California","college_abbrivation":"CAL","pre_draft":"Hansen, an Idaho transfer, is a polished route runner with quality hands and the toughness to potentially develop into an adequate third or fourth receiver on a NFL roster. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Carlos Watkins","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":309,"college":"Clemson","college_abbrivation":"CLEM","pre_draft":"Watkins doesn't have an elite physical skill set, but he is quick, shows quality hands and has had good production throughout his career. He makes up for some deficiencies with a relentless motor and plays with the toughness and physical demeanor you look for in an interior defensive lineman. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Marlon Mack","year":2017,"height":71,"weight":213,"college":"South Florida","college_abbrivation":"USF","pre_draft":"Mack put the ball on the ground too much last year and he's too quick to bounce runs outside. With that said, he has quick feet and accelerates well for a 213-pound back. He's also an above-average receiver who is a threat after the catch. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Grover Stewart","year":2017,"height":76,"weight":334,"college":"Albany State (GA)","college_abbrivation":"ALB","pre_draft":"Stewart is a wide-bodied space eater who is raw but he had a strong pro day workout and has moldable tools. While he'll never be an overly effective pass-rusher, he has the size and strength to contribute as a situational run stopper. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jake Butt","year":2017,"height":78,"weight":246,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Butt tore an ACL against Florida State in the Orange Bowl and consequently hasn't worked out for NFL teams. Beyond the medical concern, he needs to get stronger, but he has good size potential and is a dependable receiver who knows how to get open. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Broncos severely need an upgrade at tight end, as their 53 total receptions from the position ranked 31st in the league and 591 total receiving yards ranked 28th. Denver gets great value and a potential steal here with Butt, who could be back as early as August. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"George Kittle","year":2017,"height":76,"weight":247,"college":"Iowa","college_abbrivation":"IOWA","pre_draft":"Kittle needs refine his skill set, but he has the raw athleticism (tested extremely well at the combine) and competitiveness to turn into a quality move-TE (F) while also contributing on special teams. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jordan Morgan","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":309,"college":"Kutztown","college_abbrivation":"KUT","pre_draft":"Morgan played only half a season of football in high school, and it shows on tape. He's very raw. While Morgan might be a better fit at guard early on, he has the tools to provide depth and potentially start at right tackle with improved technique. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Blair Brown","year":2017,"height":72,"weight":238,"college":"Ohio","college_abbrivation":"OHIO","pre_draft":"Brown, a twitchy run-and-hit linebacker, displays strong playmaking instincts defending the run. He lacks ideal length (31 1/4 inches) but makes up for it with his athleticism and tackling ability. He is also an experienced special teams player who should make an immediate impact in that area. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Damontae Kazee","year":2017,"height":70,"weight":184,"college":"San Diego State","college_abbrivation":"SDSU","pre_draft":"Undersized with short arms and average top-end speed, Kazee is a better football player than athlete, and he stood out the week of the Senior Bowl. He's instinctive in coverage, he plays the ball well, and he's a tough run-stopper. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jordan Leggett","year":2017,"height":78,"weight":258,"college":"Clemson","college_abbrivation":"CLEM","pre_draft":"Leggett is an underrated receiver with enough speed to produce after the catch and make plays down the seam. He needs to get stronger and play with better technique, but he has the frame and length to develop into an effective inline blocker. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Jets tight ends had a combined NFL-low 18 catches for 173 yards and no touchdowns last year. Leggett is an excellent value pick at this point in the draft. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Desmond King","year":2017,"height":70,"weight":201,"college":"Iowa","college_abbrivation":"IOWA","pre_draft":"On the shorter side with average top-end speed, King isn't as fluid on tape as his combine results would suggest. He is, however, a playmaker with better quickness than speed and good instincts. He's also a tough player who is willing to step up in run support. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Corn Elder","year":2017,"height":70,"weight":183,"college":"Miami","college_abbrivation":"MIAMI","pre_draft":"An undersized corner with below average ball skills, Elder shows quality instincts and discipline in coverage. He's also an outstanding run defender for a corner and limits production after the catch despite his smaller frame. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jake Elliott","year":2017,"height":69,"weight":167,"college":"Memphis","college_abbrivation":"MEM","pre_draft":"Elliott finished his career as Memphis' career leader in scoring (445 points) and field goals (81). He has a powerful leg despite his small frame, but he needs to be a little more consistent. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jeremy Sprinkle","year":2017,"height":77,"weight":252,"college":"Arkansas","college_abbrivation":"ARK","pre_draft":"Sprinkle possesses the size, speed and length to develop into a productive \"F\" tight end at the NFL level. He needs development as a route runner and continues to improve his strength to become more consistent as a blocker. Also of note, Sprinkle has minor character concerns as he was suspended for the 2016 Belk Bowl after being cited for shoplifting at a Charlotte, North Carolina, department store. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jayon Brown","year":2017,"height":72,"weight":231,"college":"UCLA","college_abbrivation":"UCLA","pre_draft":"Brown is an undersized linebacker that needs to get stronger at the point of attack and improve his recognition skills. He's rangy, has a good motor and has good overall football character. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Brian Hill","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":219,"college":"Wyoming","college_abbrivation":"WYO","pre_draft":"The 219-pound Hill is a tough downhill runner with good finishing power, but he's not much of a big-play threat as he caught just eight passes in 2016. He has carried a heavy workload, getting 610 carries over the past two seasons. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Will Holden","year":2017,"height":80,"weight":311,"college":"Vanderbilt","college_abbrivation":"VAN","pre_draft":"A taller OT prospect with shorter arms (33 1/4 inches), Holden has quick feet and good hands, which allow him to overcome his lack of ideal length. He's a quality positional blocker in the run game, but he can continue to improve strength in his core and lower body. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Nate Hairston","year":2017,"height":72,"weight":196,"college":"Temple","college_abbrivation":"TEM","pre_draft":"Hairston, a former receiver who didn't move to corner until 2015, should get better with experience. He has an above average combination of balance, fluidity and short-area quickness. He's also outstanding in run support and expected to cover kicks. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jermaine Eluemunor","year":2017,"height":76,"weight":332,"college":"Texas A&M","college_abbrivation":"TA&M","pre_draft":"Eluemunor is a massive and naturally powerful individual who plays with quality balance. Has experience lining up at right tackle and guard, where he will likely end up finding a home in the NFL. He only started playing football as a junior in high school and his best football appears to be ahead of him. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Roderick Johnson","year":2017,"height":79,"weight":298,"college":"Florida State","college_abbrivation":"FSU","pre_draft":"With 36-inch inch arms and good initial quickness, Johnson pushes speed rushers past the pocket and gets good initial surge in the run game when his technique is sound. But he's a waist bender with below-average lower-body flexibility. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Anthony Walker Jr.","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":238,"college":"Northwestern","college_abbrivation":"NW","pre_draft":"A big and physical linebacker, Walker has adequate range for his size. He does have some limitations in space, but he has the work ethic and instincts to overcome his physical deficiencies. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jeremy McNichols","year":2017,"height":69,"weight":214,"college":"Boise State","college_abbrivation":"BSU","pre_draft":"There are concerns about McNichols' injury history and ball security, but he's a versatile weapon with the burst and versatility to develop into an effective complementary back. He figures to make substantial contributions on third down. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Matt Milano","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":223,"college":"Boston College","college_abbrivation":"BC","pre_draft":"Milano leaves it all on the field and has the perfect temperament to contribute on special teams while he fights for a backup role on defense. He's undersized, but he's more powerful than his frame would suggest, and he has good quickness/speed. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Isaac Asiata","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":323,"college":"Utah","college_abbrivation":"UTAH","pre_draft":"Asiata has experience at both guard spots and right tackle, but he projects inside at the NFL level. He needs to play more within himself but possesses a massive, thick and powerful frame to fit ideally within a heavy power blocking scheme. Asiata's nutrition and diet will need to be monitored because of past weight issues. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jamal Agnew","year":2017,"height":70,"weight":186,"college":"San Diego","college_abbrivation":"USD","pre_draft":"He has quality size with an excellent combination of speed and ball awareness. He shows the potential to play in the slot at nickelback as well as outside the hashes. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Shelton Gibson","year":2017,"height":71,"weight":191,"college":"West Virginia","college_abbrivation":"WVU","pre_draft":"A developing route-runner with below-average size, Gibson is a big-play threat who plays faster than his timed top-end speed. He tracks the ball well and flashes a second gear stretching the field. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Avery Moss","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":264,"college":"Youngstown State","college_abbrivation":"YSU","pre_draft":"An above-average run defender, Moss has the frame, length and initial burst to provide depth and potentially start at defensive end in a base four-man front. His character is a concern, though; he was dismissed from Nebraska following a public indecency charge. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Marquel Lee","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":240,"college":"Wake Forest","college_abbrivation":"WAKE","pre_draft":"Lee has enough tools to develop into an effective special-teams player who provides some depth at linebacker if he becomes a more consistent tackler. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Treston Decoud","year":2017,"height":74,"weight":206,"college":"Oregon State","college_abbrivation":"ORST","pre_draft":"Decoud is a hard worker and confident player with the frame and length to provide depth in zone- and press-heavy schemes. He doesn't have great scheme versatility, though, and his athletic limitations could prevent him from developing into a starter. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Rodney Adams","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":189,"college":"South Florida","college_abbrivation":"USF","pre_draft":"Adams needs to add strength and more polish as a route runner but he has explosive speed and brings big-play upside. He provides added help as a returner where he could replace Cordarrelle Patterson who departed in free agency for Oakland. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Nathan Peterman","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":226,"college":"Pittsburgh","college_abbrivation":"PITT","pre_draft":"Peterman is a cerebral quarterback who has two years of starting experience within a multiple pro-style system at Pitt. He is a quick decision-maker who lacks elite arm strength but makes up for it with above-average timing and anticipation as a starter. Peterman's overall mobility is underrated. -- Kevin Weidl","post_draft":"Tyrod Taylor took a pay cut and restructured his contract, plus he's coming off offseason groin surgery. Peterman has the tools and intangibles to compete for the backup job and potentially become the Bills' starter later in his career. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Isaiah McKenzie","year":2017,"height":68,"weight":173,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"A true junior, McKenzie is a vastly undersized, showing raw route-running ability and average ball skills. But he has the burst to quickly separate and he's a threat to go the distance whenever he touches the ball as a receiver/return man. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Brian Allen","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":215,"college":"Utah","college_abbrivation":"UTAH","pre_draft":"A former receiver, Allen is a developmental prospect with just 12 total starts at corner. He has rare measurables and he tested very well at the combine. He has the potential to develop into a quality starter in a heavy press or Cover 2 scheme. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Eric Saubert","year":2017,"height":77,"weight":253,"college":"Drake","college_abbrivation":"DRKE","pre_draft":"Saubert showed well versus a higher level of competition at the East-West Shrine game. He's a big-play threat who has good size-speed combination and good special teams experience. However, his lean frame appears maxed out, and he's a liability as a blocker. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Deangelo Yancey","year":2017,"height":74,"weight":220,"college":"Purdue","college_abbrivation":"PUR","pre_draft":"Yancey is a limited route runner who is going to have some problems separating from underneath coverage. He's got the speed to stretch the field in addition to the frame and leaping ability to win 50-50 balls downfield. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"J.J. Dielman","year":2017,"height":77,"weight":309,"college":"Utah","college_abbrivation":"UTAH","pre_draft":"Dielman has good size and adequate inline power, but he needs to learn to play with more patience and balance, particularly in pass protection. He has some durability issues and played in only five games last season. Dielman has the potential to become a versatile reserve. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Trent Taylor","year":2017,"height":68,"weight":181,"college":"Louisiana Tech","college_abbrivation":"LT","pre_draft":"Taylor is a hard worker with an outside chance of developing into a sub-package slot receiver. He also has some punt-return skills. But he has a diminutive frame, small hands and marginal top-end speed. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Davon Godchaux","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":310,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"An average-sized defensive tackle with good length, Godchaux was a three-year starter in the SEC. However, he has athletic limitations and needs to get stronger at the point of attack. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"T.J. Logan","year":2017,"height":70,"weight":196,"college":"North Carolina","college_abbrivation":"UNC","pre_draft":"Logan is an undersized change-of-pace runner who has quality vision, excellent top-end speed and flashes the quickness to create yards on his own. He also brings strong versatility in the passing game and as a returner on special teams. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Danny Isidora","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":306,"college":"Miami","college_abbrivation":"MIAMI","pre_draft":"Isadora has the size, tenacity and enough power to develop into an adequate reserve, but he needs to play with better pad level and is a liability in pass protection. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dylan Donahue","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":248,"college":"West Georgia","college_abbrivation":"WES","pre_draft":"Donahue is a relentless pass-rusher with good top-end speed. He dominated Division II competition on tape but his frame, the level of competition he faced and questions concerning his position fit are all concerns. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Aaron Jones","year":2017,"height":70,"weight":208,"college":"UTEP","college_abbrivation":"UTEP","pre_draft":"Jones had a strong combine, recording the second-highest vertical jump and third-highest broad jump for the running backs. However, he doesn't play as fast as his combine 40-yard dash, and he ran slower at his pro day. His injury history is also reason for concern. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ukeme Eligwe","year":2017,"height":74,"weight":234,"college":"Georgia Southern","college_abbrivation":"GASO","pre_draft":"A Florida State transfer, Eligwe dealt with some durability and off-the-field issues before transferring to Georgia Southern. If he can remain healthy and stay focused, he has the tools to add depth at inside linebacker while contributing on special teams. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Nathan Gerry","year":2017,"height":74,"weight":218,"college":"Nebraska","college_abbrivation":"NEB","pre_draft":"Gerry's tight hips hinder his ability to match up in coverage and make open field tackles, plus he missed two games because of off-the-field issues in 2016. However, the two-time team captain has the frame, motor, range and ball skills to develop into a starter. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Caleb Brantley","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":307,"college":"Florida","college_abbrivation":"FLA","pre_draft":"When his motor is on, Brantley is one of the quickest and most disruptive three-techniques in the class. He has excellent first-step quickness, is a polished hand fighter and more disruptive as a pass-rusher than his stats indicate. Lack of effort is a concern, and he doesn't always maximize his talent. On April 24, Brantley was charged Friday with misdemeanor simple battery. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chuck Clark","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":204,"college":"Cincinnati","college_abbrivation":"CIN","pre_draft":"Tyson had five interceptions last year, and he has the height-weight-speed combination to develop into a starting safety in time. Early in his career, he projects as a sub-package defensive back who lines up over the slot and contributes on special team. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Mike Tyson","year":2017,"height":70,"weight":214,"college":"Louisiana","college_abbrivation":"ULL","pre_draft":"McGuire's quickness and balance give him the upside to develop into a versatile complementary back. But he comes with some durability concerns. His ability to stay healthy will play a big part in determining whether succeeds in the NFL. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Elijah McGuire","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":296,"college":"Tulane","college_abbrivation":"TULN","pre_draft":"An undersized DT with shorter arms, Smart didn't run as well as expected at the combine. But he's a hard worker who shows the active hands and quickness to develop into an effective reserve in an aggressive one-gap scheme. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tanzel Smart","year":2017,"height":77,"weight":311,"college":"Utah","college_abbrivation":"UTAH","pre_draft":"A converted defensive lineman, Tevi has good feet and length for the position, including 34-inch arms, but he needs to get stronger and is still developing his awareness. He's a developmental prospect with the potential to become a serviceable backup, ideally for a zone-heavy blocking scheme. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Sam Tevi","year":2017,"height":71,"weight":197,"college":"Louisiana Tech","college_abbrivation":"LT","pre_draft":"Woods is a versatile safety with above-average top-end speed. He misses some tackles, but he was Louisiana Tech's second-leading tackler last year. He flashes the ability to get to the quarterback and has the potential to develop into a playmaker. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Xavier Woods","year":2017,"height":72,"weight":244,"college":"West Georgia","college_abbrivation":"WES","pre_draft":"Armah was a two-way player that lined up at full back and linebacker in college. He brings a quality combination of size and athleticism, and should make an immediate impact on special teams. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Alexander Armah","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":232,"college":"Oklahoma","college_abbrivation":"OKLA","pre_draft":"Evans is an athletic space linebacker who shows quality range and has very good awareness and ball production in coverage for the position. He has a chance to contribute as a sub-package nickel linebacker and on special teams. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jordan Evans","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":304,"college":"Oklahoma State","college_abbrivation":"OKST","pre_draft":"While Taylor tends to get moved off the spot and needs to improve his hand fighting as a pass-rusher, he possesses a good blend of quickness, length and power. He also blocked five kicks at Oklahoma State. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Vincent Taylor","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":228,"college":"Boise State","college_abbrivation":"BSU","pre_draft":"Vallejo is an undersized tweener who isn't quite athletic or fast enough to make the move to safety. He projects best as a nickel linebacker who makes his biggest contribution on special teams. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tanner Vallejo","year":2017,"height":76,"weight":253,"college":"Miami","college_abbrivation":"MIAMI","pre_draft":"A boom-or-bust prospect, Muhammad is an intriguing DE/3-4 OLB prospect with long arms and a quick first step. He has missed two seasons, including last year because of off-the-field issues, and he didn't test as well as expected at the combine. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Al-Quadin Muhammad","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":220,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Clark is coming off a torn ACL and needs to be more aggressive in run support, but he has good length and straight-line speed. He also has experience at corner, free safety and nickelback. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jeremy Clark","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":319,"college":"Ole Miss","college_abbrivation":"MISS","pre_draft":"Jones lacks ideal height and has shorter arms (31 1/2-inch arms) but plays with natural leverage and is a stout run-defender. Jones has a chance to develop into a rotational interior defender and potential starter down the road -- ideally as a 4-3 nose tackle. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"D.J. Jones","year":2017,"height":76,"weight":312,"college":"Wyoming","college_abbrivation":"WYO","pre_draft":"A two-time team captain, Roullier lined up at guard for two seasons before moving to center in 2016, and he has the potential to develop into an effective reserve. His shorter arms and below-average upper body strength could prevent him from developing into a NFL starter. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chase Roullier","year":2017,"height":78,"weight":304,"college":"Pittsburgh","college_abbrivation":"PITT","pre_draft":"Bisnowaty is a tough and smart player who could overcome some physical deficiencies in the NFL but likely will need to move inside to guard from left tackle where he lined up at Pitt. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Adam Bisnowaty","year":2017,"height":78,"weight":257,"college":"Virginia Tech","college_abbrivation":"VT","pre_draft":"Hodges showcased his rare natural ability at the combine and flashes the potential to develop into a difference-maker in the passing game. However, his tape doesn't always match up with his talent, and he's one of the bigger boom-or-bust prospects in the 2017 class. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Bucky Hodges","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":243,"college":"Utah","college_abbrivation":"UTAH","pre_draft":"Taumoepenu is a developmental prospect who only played one year of high school football and started just seven games in four seasons at Utah. He is extremely raw but he flashes the potential to develop into a disruptive pass-rusher and he fits best at 3-4 OLB. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Pita Taumoepenu","year":2017,"height":68,"weight":208,"college":"Coastal Carolina","college_abbrivation":"CCU","pre_draft":"Henderson lacks prototypical size and needs to be more decisive between the tackles, but he's built low to the ground and is an above-average receiver. He also shows good balance and lateral agility to go along with ideal top-end speed. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"De'Angelo Henderson","year":2017,"height":74,"weight":189,"college":"Ole Miss","college_abbrivation":"MISS","pre_draft":"Jones is a converted wide receiver who switched over to cornerback this past season. He is still learning the nuances of the position but has developmental upside due to his length, athleticism and ball skills. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Derrick Jones","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":280,"college":"Arkansas","college_abbrivation":"ARK","pre_draft":"Ledbetter is a versatile defensive end who can fit within a base 3-4 or 4-3 front. He brings added value with his ability to reduce inside as an interior rusher in passing situations. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jeremiah Ledbetter","year":2017,"height":70,"weight":231,"college":"Virginia Tech","college_abbrivation":"VT","pre_draft":"Rogers, a team captain at Virginia Tech, has outstanding intangibles. He is versatile fullback who lined up at multiple spots, including tailback. He moved around the formation as a receiver and has the potential to be a core special-teams player. He's undersized with average top-end speed, though. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Sam Rogers","year":2017,"height":70,"weight":198,"college":"Houston","college_abbrivation":"HOU","pre_draft":"Wilson is a developmental prospect who lined up at corner in addition to playing some running back and contributing on special teams. He scored in six different ways when he was at Houston. He has average size and his pro day short shuttle (4.42) is a red flag for a corner, but he has excellent top-end speed. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Brandon Wilson","year":2017,"height":71,"weight":205,"college":"Auburn","college_abbrivation":"AUB","pre_draft":"Ford is better against the run than he is in coverage, even though he has outstanding speed and he's on the smaller side for a box safety. He's a straight-line player who closes well, but he looks tight in space and has average ball skills. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Rudy Ford","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":219,"college":"Georgia State","college_abbrivation":"GAST","pre_draft":"While he lacks polish as a route runner and there are concerns about the level of competition he faced, Davis is a big, strong and explosive receiver who tested extremely well at the combine and has the work ethic to realize his considerable upside. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Robert Davis","year":2017,"height":77,"weight":331,"college":"Mississippi State","college_abbrivation":"MSST","pre_draft":"A three-year starter, Senior has the frame, smarts and enough length to provide depth as a No. 3 swing tackle. He'll have to improve his power base and make strides as a hand fighter if he's going to develop into a starter at right tackle. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Justin Senior","year":2017,"height":80,"weight":307,"college":"UCLA","college_abbrivation":"UCLA","pre_draft":"McDermott isn't as athletic on tape as his combine numbers would suggest. He's not an overpowering run-blocker either. He has the length to develop into a No. 3 swing tackle if the collegiate left tackle proves he can provide depth at right tackle, too. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Conor McDermott","year":2017,"height":76,"weight":304,"college":"South Florida","college_abbrivation":"USF","pre_draft":"A two-year starter, Amichia primarily lined up at left tackle in college but also started two games at right tackle in 2014 and could develop into an adequate No. 3 swing tackle. His arms are on the shorter side, and it's more likely he'll have to move inside to make it in the NFL. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kofi Amichia","year":2017,"height":76,"weight":248,"college":"Louisville","college_abbrivation":"LOU","pre_draft":"The Steelers are looking to groom the eventual replacement for long snapper Greg Warren, who is 35 years old and entering his 13th season. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Colin Holba","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":313,"college":"Washington","college_abbrivation":"WASH","pre_draft":"A high school wrestler, Qualls is a powerful run defender with the bulk and upper-body strength to stack up blockers. He's quick enough to disrupt some plays in the backfield, but doesn't offer much as a pass-rusher. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Elijah Qualls","year":2017,"height":76,"weight":214,"college":"Miami","college_abbrivation":"MIAMI","pre_draft":"A three year starter within a pro-style system, Kaaya shows fast eyes working through progressions and is extremely accurate when throwing from a clean pocket. His lack of ideal mobility is a concern, and he needs to show he can be more consistent under pressure. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Brad Kaaya","year":2017,"height":72,"weight":194,"college":"Florida State","college_abbrivation":"FSU","pre_draft":"White has average size with good fluidity and quality mirror skills to line up in press or off coverage. However, he has room to get stronger and become more consistent both playing the ball and in run support. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Marquez White","year":2017,"height":76,"weight":307,"college":"Chattanooga","college_abbrivation":"CHAT","pre_draft":"A four-year starter, Levin lined up at guard and tackle at Tennessee-Chattanooga. While he's on the smaller side for a guard prospect, he's a better fit on the inside, where he has the frame, length and smarts to develop into a starter in time. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Corey Levin","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":197,"college":"USC","college_abbrivation":"USC","pre_draft":"McQuay III is a leaner safety with shorter arms for his frame and average playing speed, but he flashes above-average ball skills. He has the potential to develop into an adequate reserve who will make his biggest impact on special teams. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Leon McQuay III","year":2017}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Stacy Coley","year":2017,"height":72,"weight":195,"college":"Miami","college_abbrivation":"MIAMI","pre_draft":"Coley has the speed, athleticism and ball skills to develop into a dangerous slot receiver and return man if he gets stronger and improves his route-running skills. His work ethic and football character have been questioned though, so he may never realize his upside. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ifeadi Odenigbo","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":258,"college":"Northwestern","college_abbrivation":"NW","pre_draft":"Odenigbo lacks ideal length and needs to get stronger at the point of attack to become an every-down player. He can be a help in pass-rushing situations; he flashes good quickness off the edge. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Shalom Luani","year":2017,"height":71,"weight":202,"college":"Washington State","college_abbrivation":"WSU","pre_draft":"While Luani needs to improve his recognition in coverage, he has the toughness, length, speed and athletic ability to develop into a backup safety and special-teams contributor if he becomes a more consistent tackler. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jalen Myrick","year":2017,"height":70,"weight":200,"college":"Minnesota","college_abbrivation":"MINN","pre_draft":"Myrick is an average-sized corner with below-average ball skills and average instincts, but he has some upside thanks to his elite top-end speed. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Stevie Tu'Ikolovatu","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":331,"college":"USC","college_abbrivation":"USC","pre_draft":"Tu'ikolovatu is a massive and powerful two-down space-eater who will instantly upgrade a team's interior run defense. His weight and diet will need to be monitored. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Zane Gonzalez","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":202,"college":"Arizona State","college_abbrivation":"ASU","pre_draft":"Gonzalez is the all-time FBS career record-holder for most field goals with 96 and holds the FBS record for points by a kicker with 494. He is coming off a stellar senior season, and he's versatile enough to handle the kickoff duties in addition to place-kicking duties. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Isaac Rochell","year":2017,"height":76,"weight":280,"college":"Notre Dame","college_abbrivation":"ND","pre_draft":"A 2016 team captain, Rochell is a tough competitor with the size and strength to set the edge and develop into an effective rotational player in a base three-man front. He's slow to get off blocks and he's not an explosive edge rusher. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"David Moore","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":219,"college":"East Central","college_abbrivation":"EAS","pre_draft":"There are obvious concerns about the level of competition Moore faced in college, and he has shorter arms, but Moore has an above-average blend of size and speed. He's an intriguing developmental prospect. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Josh Carraway","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":242,"college":"TCU","college_abbrivation":"TCU","pre_draft":"Carraway is a 3-4 outside linebacker prospect who has excellent length (34 1/2-inch arms) and quality athleticism. He needs to get stronger, particularly in his lower half, to improve his point of attack skills and add more of a power element to his game. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Joey Ivie","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":298,"college":"Florida","college_abbrivation":"FLA","pre_draft":"Ivie is a grinder who lacks an elite physical skill set but has quality power. He plays with the toughness and motor that could allow him to overcome his deficiencies. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Adrian Colbert","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":200,"college":"Miami","college_abbrivation":"MIAMI","pre_draft":"A graduate transfer from Texas, Colbert moved from safety to corner at Miami. He flashed signs of developing into an effective press corner, and there's a lot to like about his upside -- he ran a 4.38 at his pro day -- but he missed five games with injuries last year and needs more time to develop. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Josh Harvey-Clemons","year":2017,"height":76,"weight":217,"college":"Louisville","college_abbrivation":"LOU","pre_draft":"Harvey-Clemons is a big safety who has marginal top-end speed and below-average fluidity. He's a physical run-stopper who could turn into an effective nickel linebacker who also covers kicks. Eliminating distractions outside of football may ultimately determine his success or failure in the NFL. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jylan Ware","year":2017,"height":80,"weight":317,"college":"Alabama State","college_abbrivation":"ALST","pre_draft":"A three-year starter, Ware has shorter arms for an offensive tackle, and there are concerns about the level of competition he faced in college. But he has the athletic ability and size to transition inside and provide depth at guard. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Elijah Lee","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":229,"college":"Kansas State","college_abbrivation":"KSU","pre_draft":"He has above-average athleticism and range as a finesse linebacker in space but becomes far less effective when forced to play in tight quarters. He needs to continue to add bulk and improve strength, but he has the potential to add depth as weakside linebacker in a base 4-3 scheme and contribute on special teams. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Harrison Butker","year":2017,"height":76,"weight":199,"college":"Georgia Tech","college_abbrivation":"GT","pre_draft":"Butker finished his career as Georgia Tech's all-time leading scorer with 337 career points and 208 career PATs. He's got good leg strength and showed much improved accuracy last year, but he wasn't nearly as accurate his first three seasons at Georgia Tech. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ejuan Price","year":2017,"height":71,"weight":241,"college":"Pittsburgh","college_abbrivation":"PITT","pre_draft":"Price is a dynamic pass-rusher with active hands and good first-step quickness, but he's an undersized 3-4 outside linebacker prospect who isn't as effective in space as he is attacking upfield. Also, Price missed two seasons and the bulk of another with injuries. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Josh Holsey","year":2017,"height":70,"weight":190,"college":"Auburn","college_abbrivation":"AUB","pre_draft":"He is a twitchy and athletic cornerback with adequate size and quality mirror skills in man coverage. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Brad Seaton","year":2017,"height":81,"weight":329,"college":"Villanova","college_abbrivation":"NOVA","pre_draft":"Seaton is an interesting small-school prospect who has athletic limitations and might need to kick inside to guard despite having very good length. He's big and strong enough to make the transition to guard. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Isaiah Ford","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":194,"college":"Virginia Tech","college_abbrivation":"VT","pre_draft":"A three-year starter, Ford is an above-average route runner, but his mediocre combine performance is an accurate reflection of the explosiveness he shows on tape. He also needs to get stronger and bulk up if he's to develop into an effective outside receiver. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Devante Mays","year":2017,"height":70,"weight":230,"college":"Utah State","college_abbrivation":"USU","pre_draft":"He is a bigger back with quick feet and lateral agility for his size. He also brings quality power to grind out yards after contact. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Noah Brown","year":2017,"height":74,"weight":222,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Brown's size, ball skills and athleticism give him a chance to develop into a solid No. 3 or No. 4 wide receiver who excels in the red zone. He's capable of becoming a better pro than college player, but he needs to be motivated enough to keep his weight in check and maximize his raw tools. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Marquez Williams","year":2017,"height":70,"weight":259,"college":"Miami","college_abbrivation":"MIAMI","pre_draft":"Williams has only one year of experience at the FBS level, and he's a limited athlete who didn't play a big role as a ball carrier or receiver in Miami's offense, but he has an intriguing blend of size and speed. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Khalfrani Muhammad","year":2017,"height":67,"weight":170,"college":"California","college_abbrivation":"CAL","pre_draft":"Muhammad is an undersized back with excellent top-end speed and has the potential to develop into an effective complementary back who contributes on third down. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Elijah Hood","year":2017,"height":71,"weight":232,"college":"North Carolina","college_abbrivation":"UNC","pre_draft":"Hood is a physical and powerful runner who churns out yards between the tackles and can add depth as a short-yardage back. He's not as quick on tape as his testing would suggest, and he put the ball on the ground too much at North Carolina. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kyle Fuller","year":2017,"height":77,"weight":307,"college":"Baylor","college_abbrivation":"BAY","pre_draft":"A three-year starter, Fuller has the football IQ, frame and length to provide depth along the interior offensive line and develop into a starting center in time. But, Fuller is not a great athlete and he'll need to clean up his technique to play a substantial role. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Treyvon Hester","year":2017,"height":74,"weight":300,"college":"Toledo","college_abbrivation":"TOL","pre_draft":"Hester is a disruptive 3-technique with the potential to develop into an effective backup in an aggressive base four-man front. He could turn into a good value pick if he can overcome some durability concerns. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jack Tocho","year":2017,"height":72,"weight":202,"college":"NC State","college_abbrivation":"NCST","pre_draft":"A team captain who graduated in three years, Tocho has enough length and top-end speed to provide depth in a press-heavy scheme. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jordan Carrell","year":2017,"height":74,"weight":290,"college":"Colorado","college_abbrivation":"COLO","pre_draft":"A JUCO transfer, Carrell is on the lighter side with shorter arms. He needs to improve his upper-body strength but he has the quickness to develop into a disruptive backup 3-technique. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Malachi Dupre","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":196,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"While Dupre has just average speed and quickness, he is a smooth athlete for his size with reliable hands and the strength/toughness to win in contested situations. Has a chance to develop into a quality No. 3 receiver. -- Kevin Weidl"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Keion Adams","year":2017,"height":74,"weight":247,"college":"Western Michigan","college_abbrivation":"WMU","pre_draft":"Adams is a disruptive edge defender who fits best at 3-4OLB where he has the length, initial quickness and closing speed to develop into an effective pass-rusher. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Christopher Carson","year":2017,"height":72,"weight":218,"college":"Oklahoma State","college_abbrivation":"OKST","pre_draft":"A JUCO transfer, there are concerns about Carson's pedestrian production at Oklahoma State and durability, plus he has average size and top-end speed. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Pat O'Connor","year":2017,"height":77,"weight":277,"college":"Eastern Michigan","college_abbrivation":"EMU","pre_draft":"O'Connor is a grinder who is tough against the run and rushes the passer with good effort but he has shorter arms and below-average upper-body strength. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Mason Schreck","year":2017,"height":77,"weight":253,"college":"Buffalo","college_abbrivation":"BUFF","pre_draft":"Schreck is a small school developmental prospect who has excellent football character, plus he has enough size, length and top-end speed to develop into an effective situational receiving tight end. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Matthew Dayes","year":2017,"height":69,"weight":205,"college":"NC State","college_abbrivation":"NCST","pre_draft":"An undersized back with marginal top-end speed, Dayes is a highly competitive and efficient runner who is quicker than fast. He's also an above-average route-runner, showing reliable hands and the ability to flex out as a receiver. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chad Kelly","year":2017,"height":74,"weight":228,"college":"Ole Miss","college_abbrivation":"MISS","pre_draft":"The nephew of Hall of Famer Jim Kelly, Chad has the natural ability and drive to become a quality backup and potentially start in the NFL. However, there are substantial concerns about his maturity and off-the-field decision-making in addition to his injury history. General manager John Elway adds a talented quarterback with the tools to compete for the job and improve depth. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Baker Mayfield","year":2018,"height":73,"weight":215,"college":"Oklahoma","college_abbrivation":"OKLA","pre_draft":"Russell Wilson is the closest NFL comparison for Mayfield, but there are still some obvious flaws in that comp. Mayfield is one of the most polarizing players in this class, in large part due to his outstanding football character and leadership but debatable maturity. Mayfield comes with some red flags (measurables, footwork, played in spread offense).","post_draft":"The four first-round quarterbacks the Browns have drafted since 1999 had a combined 32-67 record in Cleveland. Sam Darnold would have been the safer pick to break that trend. However, Mayfield is our fourth-ranked QB, and there's not much that separates him from the two ranked ahead of him. Ultimately, general manager John Dorsey had to ignore the noise and take the QB who he feels fits his organization best. Mayfield faces a steep learning curve adjusting to a pro-style offense, but should benefit from playing behind Tyrod Taylor until he's ready to start. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Saquon Barkley","year":2018,"height":72,"weight":233,"college":"Penn State","college_abbrivation":"PSU","pre_draft":"The top prospect on our board, Barkley projects as an every-down back with the elite talent and intangibles to become a franchise-changing player. He's gifted enough to emerge as an All-Pro caliber player early in his career.","post_draft":"Barkley is our top-ranked prospect and fills a pressing need for the Giants, who ranked 26th in rushing yards per game and 22nd in rushing yards per carry in 2017. Look for Pat Shurmur and Mike Shula to maximize Barkley's rare natural ability. He should take some pressure off Eli Manning and free up their talented pass-catchers by forcing defenses to respect the run. He'll make an immediate impact as a receiver and blocker, too. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Sam Darnold","year":2018,"height":75,"weight":221,"college":"USC","college_abbrivation":"USC","pre_draft":"There's no question Darnold developed some bad habits with his footwork (lazy/sloppy with his lower body at times) and ball security (dangling ball with one hand when moving in the pocket), but those issues are correctable. The bottom line is, Darnold is the most complete quarterback in this class, and he has the type of makeup that most good NFL starters possess.","post_draft":"The Jets have a lot of quarterbacks, but a franchise that's ranked 31st in passer rating (74.9), completion percentage (57.2) and interceptions (162) traded up and ended up with the best QB in this class. Darnold needs to cut down on the turnovers -- he turned the ball over 36 times (22 INTs and 14 lost fumbles) in 24 games at USC -- but new offensive coordinator Jeremy Bates is a former quarterback coach, and playing behind Josh McCown will help. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Denzel Ward","year":2018,"height":71,"weight":183,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Ward is on the smaller side but is physical with an elite combination of quickness, hip fluidity and closing burst. He is instinctive and aggressive in man-to-man coverage and has the ball skills to take it away.","post_draft":"It's tough to justify passing on Bradley Chubb from a value standpoint, but the Browns allowed a league-worst 68.6 completion percentage in 2017, and they've addressed their top two needs with their first two picks. Ward is the best corner in this class, projects as a Day 1 starter and is a good fit for defensive coordinator Gregg Williams' scheme. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Bradley Chubb","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":269,"college":"NC State","college_abbrivation":"NCST","pre_draft":"Chubb has a prototypical build, plays a lot of snaps, has some experience in coverage and compares favorably to Ravens pass-rusher Terrell Suggs. He grades out as a high-impact NFL edge defender and is one of the best all-around players in this class.","post_draft":"We didn't identify edge defender as one of the Broncos' top three needs, but Denver finished 22nd in sacks in 2017 and Shane Ray is coming off a disappointing season. Chubb will be an excellent complement to Von Miller, and improving the pass rush should help a secondary that made Aqib Talib a cap casualty. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Quenton Nelson","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":325,"college":"Notre Dame","college_abbrivation":"ND","pre_draft":"Nelson is a road grader who excels at getting into defenders and moving them off the ball. He anchors well, and his wide frame and strong hands tend to mask his athletic limitations when he's forced to mirror. Nelson is one of the best guard prospects in recent history.","post_draft":"The Colts allowed the most sacks in the NFL (56) in 2017, and quarterback Andrew Luck missed the entire season with a shoulder injury. They also averaged 3.7 yards per rush (28th in the league), so adding the top offensive lineman in the draft makes complete sense. Nelson is a day one starter with the potential to develop into a perennial All-Pro. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Josh Allen","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":237,"college":"Wyoming","college_abbrivation":"WYO","pre_draft":"Allen has elite arm strength, and his accuracy is good when his feet are set properly. He also has better-than-average accuracy when on the move. Allen is one of the most physically gifted quarterbacks to come out of college in the last five years. His ceiling is incredible, but so is his bust potential.","post_draft":"The Bills signed former Bengals backup AJ McCarron to a two-year deal, which will buy them time to work on Allen's accuracy and ability to process coverages quickly. Allen's rare arm strength makes him a good fit for the Bills, who have hit a home run if they're able to help Allen reach his considerable potential. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Roquan Smith","year":2018,"height":73,"weight":236,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Smith is an undersized linebacker with excellent instincts, athleticism and tackling skills. He takes good angles and shows outstanding closing burst to the ball carrier. Smith has excellent work habits, football character and leadership.","post_draft":"The versatile Smith will likely line up at inside linebacker in coordinator Vic Fangio's 3-4 defense. Danny Trevathan has a high cap number, and while Nick Kwiatkoski could start next to him following the release of Jerrell Freeman, the Bears were looking to add speed and athleticism. Smith provides both and is an excellent value. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Mike McGlinchey","year":2018,"height":80,"weight":309,"college":"Notre Dame","college_abbrivation":"ND","pre_draft":"McGlinchey is an alpha leader, and there's a lot to like about his blend of smarts and effort. He has a quick set, above-average length and enough athletic ability and balance to mirror. However, he gives too much ground to speed-to-power rushers at times. McGlinchey grades out as a starting right tackle who can fill in at left tackle in a pinch.","post_draft":"McGlinchey is our top tackle, but ninth overall was a little early to draft him, especially considering that the 49ers have more pressing needs. Left tackle Joe Staley turns 34 in August and right tackle Trent Brown is coming off season-ending shoulder surgery, so making sure they give quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo sound protection is critical. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Josh Rosen","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":226,"college":"UCLA","college_abbrivation":"UCLA","pre_draft":"Rosen is the best pocket passer in the draft and is NFL-ready. Accuracy, touch and timing are his best traits. He lacks ideal mobility, and turnovers have been an issue, but the reality is that Rosen carries an elite grade based solely on his tape.","post_draft":"Arizona needs a young quarterback considering Sam Bradford's injury history and Mike Glennon's inability to hold on to a starting job. Rosen was the top quarterback on the board, and he's a good fit for offensive coordinator Mike McCoy, who will adjust his scheme to maximize Rosen's strengths when the time comes for Rosen to take over. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Minkah Fitzpatrick","year":2018,"height":72,"weight":204,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Fitzpatrick is an active run-stopper who has an NFL build, closes well and plays with an edge. He's at his best lining up over the slot and playing close to the line of scrimmage. Fitzpatrick grades out as a high-level starter in the NFL.","post_draft":"Defensive coordinator Matt Burke gets a versatile playmaker in Fitzpatrick. Taking a safety at No. 11 is an indication that the Dolphins could be moving on from T.J. McDonald, and pairing Fitzpatrick with Reshad Jones should give them an excellent safety tandem. Our only knock here is that Derwin James would have been a slightly better pick. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Vita Vea","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":347,"college":"Washington","college_abbrivation":"WASH","pre_draft":"A wide-bodied tackle with tree trunks for legs, Vea can hold his ground against double-teams. He runs extremely well for his size and compares to new Eagles DT Haloti Ngata. There's no denying Vea's uniquely impressive skills. He's a dominant run defender and can be a disruptive pass-rusher because of his quickness, power and awareness.","post_draft":"Vea is the perfect complement to disruptive three-technique Gerald McCoy. Vea has the ability to dominate when teams don't double him, which will make it tougher for offensive linemen to reach rangy inside linebacker Kwon Alexander. All of this should help improve a run defense that ranked 23rd in the league last season. He can also push the pocket as a pass-rusher. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Da'Ron Payne","year":2018,"height":75,"weight":311,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Payne is an excellent run-stuffer who is tough to move off the ball. He has the upper body strength to control blockers. Payne, however, is a relatively one-dimensional defender who doesn't regularly generate pressure as a pass-rusher.","post_draft":"No team gave up more rushing yards per game last season than Washington. With 2017 first-round pick and former Alabama teammate Jonathan Allen coming off a foot injury that forced him to miss most of his rookie campaign and Payne now in the fold, the Redskins should be stouter up front. Payne is also a better pass-rusher than his sack numbers would suggest. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Marcus Davenport","year":2018,"height":78,"weight":264,"college":"UT San Antonio","college_abbrivation":"UTSA","pre_draft":"Davenport has outstanding size and ran an elite 4.58-second 40-yard dash at the combine. He excels at working through contact, plays a ton of snaps and showed a strong motor late in games. He was in a two-point stance in UTSA's scheme but should develop into a better player with his hand in the dirt in the NFL. He struggles in space and is best suited to play 4-3 end.","post_draft":"Cameron Jordan was a first-team All-Pro after posting 13 sacks last season, but Alex Okafor is coming off a season-ending Achilles injury, and the Saints could use another top-flight edge rusher. The Saints' defense made strides after drafting three defensive players with their first four picks in 2017, and adding Davenport puts them in position to continue to progress in the right direction. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kolton Miller","year":2018,"height":81,"weight":309,"college":"UCLA","college_abbrivation":"UCLA","pre_draft":"Miller has excellent size; long with adequate bulk and room to add. He needs to improve lower-body strength and doesn't get much movement in the run game, but has good range as a second-level blocker. He also has very good football character, takes to hard coaching and loves the game. He's a tall tackle with the potential to develop into an adequate, but not great, NFL starter.","post_draft":"This was a little early to draft Miller, but he has a great deal of upside and fills a need. Free-agent signing Breno Giacomini is an adequate stopgap at right tackle, but he's not the long-term answer. Plus, left tackle Donald Penn turns 35 in April and underwent foot surgery in December. Miller has experience playing on the right and left sides. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tremaine Edmunds","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":253,"college":"Virginia Tech","college_abbrivation":"VT","pre_draft":"Edmunds possesses a unique blend of length, height, weight and top-end speed. He's a powerful downhill striker with the instincts and burst to shoot gaps and blow up plays in the backfield. He has the potential to develop into a productive pass-rusher at the NFL level. Edmunds is 19 years old with perhaps the best toolbox in this class.","post_draft":"Linebacker is one of Buffalo's most pressing needs after Preston Brown, who led the league in tackles last year, left for Cincinnati. Edmunds is a rangy day one starter with rare upside, and coach Sean McDermott values speed at linebacker. No Bills player had more than four sacks in 2017, and the versatile Edmunds has the tools to develop into a productive pass-rusher. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Derwin James","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":215,"college":"Florida State","college_abbrivation":"FSU","pre_draft":"James has great range versus the run, closes in a flash and explodes through ball carriers. He misses the occasional tackle but has the athletic ability and length to make one-on-one plays in space. James is an elite talent who is highly likely to have a better pro career than college one.","post_draft":"Tre Boston remains unsigned, creating a need at safety opposite Jahleel Addae who led the team with 96 tackles in 2017. Derwin James projects as a day one starter, and defensive coordinator Gus Bradley should be ecstatic the Charges landed a safety with this kind of talent and versatility. James is the eighth-ranked prospect on our board and the best overall player available. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jaire Alexander","year":2018,"height":70,"weight":196,"college":"Louisville","college_abbrivation":"LOU","pre_draft":"Alexander's technique can be a little erratic -- he gets caught lunging at times -- but he's smooth and fast enough to stay on receivers' hips in press-man when his footwork is sound. He projects as a starting cornerback in the NFL, and he can play on the perimeter and in the slot. Alexander is fluid with good speed, and he's instinctive and highly competitive. Durability is a legitimate concern, however.","post_draft":"The Packers brought back Tramon Williams, but he's 35 years old, and they traded Damarious Randall to the Browns. Alexander is a playmaker whose ability to match up in man and make sound reads in zone will give new defensive coordinator Mike Pettine the freedom to mix up coverages and keep quarterbacks off balance. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Leighton Vander Esch","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":256,"college":"Boise State","college_abbrivation":"BSU","pre_draft":"Vander Esch, a former walk-on and one-year starter, is a sideline-to-sideline run defender with a rare combo of size, length (33 7/8-inch arms) and athletic ability. He needs to improve at getting off blocks, but he has the instincts and initial quickness to beat blockers to the point of attack and could develop into a Pro Bowler in time.","post_draft":"Jaylon Smith made a remarkable return from a knee injury/nerve damage last season, but Sean Lee will be 32 in July and has missed at least five games in four of the past six years. Vander Esch is a reach at No. 19, especially with Alabama's Rashaan Evans still on the board. However, Vander Esch's range as a run defender and in coverage makes him a good fit for defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli's scheme. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Frank Ragnow","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":312,"college":"Arkansas","college_abbrivation":"ARK","pre_draft":"Ragnow is an alpha leader and captain with the work ethic and football IQ to quickly take control of an NFL huddle. He is an effective positional blocker who plays with an edge and grades out as a starter early in his career.","post_draft":"The Lions had the NFL's worst run game and tied for 24th with 47 sacks allowed. Plus, center Travis Swanson signed with Jets. There was some speculation that Graham Glasgow would move from guard to center this year, and Ragnow could play guard, though it's likely he takes over as the starting center. Either way the Lions have done a good job of addressing the interior offensive line. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Billy Price","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":305,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Price has experience at all three interior spots. He gets good initial push and flashes the ability to move defenders off the ball. He grades out as a starting center with the feet, strength, toughness and intelligence to overcome his lack of ideal length (32-inch arms).","post_draft":"Cincinnati needed to replace free-agent departure Russell Bodine and stabilize its offensive line. Iowa's James Daniels would have been the better pick, but the Bengals could have been concerned about his history of knee injuries. Price does project as an effective starting center early in his career. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Rashaan Evans","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":232,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Light on his feet in coverage, Evans is versatile and strong against the run. It's obvious on tape that he loves the game. Evans grades out as a good NFL starter.","post_draft":"Tennessee had a vacancy at the inside linebacker spot next to Wesley Woodyard after Avery Williamson signed with Jets. The 14th-ranked player on our board, Evans is an excellent value at No. 22 and should make a smooth transition to defensive coordinator Dean Pees' 3-4 scheme. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Isaiah Wynn","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":313,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Wynn was a shorter college left tackle who will likely move inside to guard in the NFL. As a guard, he's only slightly undersized and has average arm length. More importantly, he is a complete player with a high-level blend of agility, balance, power and technique. Wynn projects as a plug-and-play starter and should develop into a top-tier NFL guard.","post_draft":"The Patriots don't have a pressing need at guard, where Wynn has experience. But they do have a pressing need at tackle after losing Nate Solder to the Giants, and Wynn has experience lining up at left tackle. He doesn't have ideal length for a tackle, so it will be interesting to see where they play him. He projects as a starting guard if he doesn't pan out on the outside. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"D.J. Moore","year":2018,"height":72,"weight":210,"college":"Maryland","college_abbrivation":"MD","pre_draft":"Moore is thickly built and strong and is more fluid than twitchy. A savvy route runner, he knows how to set up defensive backs in man-coverage and has a good feel for finding soft spots in zones. Moore excels at tracking the ball vertically, and though he lacks great top-end speed, he accelerates quickly. Moore lacks great height but is a tough competitor.","post_draft":"Devin Funchess made strides last season, but no other returning receiver had more than 17 catches in 2017, and trade acquisition Torrey Smith is now on his third team in three seasons. Moore gives Cam Newton a much-needed weapon on the outside, and he has the ability to quickly develop into the Panthers' top receiver. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Hayden Hurst","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":250,"college":"South Carolina","college_abbrivation":"SC","pre_draft":"South Carolina moved Hurst around formations, and he could develop into a matchup problem because of that versatility. He is fast enough to get down the seam, and his deficiencies as a blocker have nothing to do with effort. Hurst has the skills to make an immediate impact as a receiver and develop into an adequate enough blocker to become an every-down player.","post_draft":"The Ravens' top returning tight end, Nick Boyle, is a better blocker than receiver, and 33-year-old quarterback Joe Flacco ranked 32nd in the NFL in yards per pass attempt (5.7). Hurst has the top-end speed to stretch the middle of the field and does an above-average job of picking up yards after the catch. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Calvin Ridley","year":2018,"height":73,"weight":189,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Ridley has average size but outstanding foot quickness and speed, and he is a uniquely refined route-runner for a college receiver. He drops his weight in a flash and is savvy with his stems and setup moves. Ridley plucks with his hands, is quick to transition upfield and frequently makes the first defender miss.","post_draft":"Atlanta had more pressing needs, but adding a receiver after Taylor Gabriel signed with Chicago made sense. Ridley is a good value at 26. He should make an immediate impact in the Falcons' three-receiver sets and make a passing attack that ranked eighth in the league last season that much tougher to defend. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Rashaad Penny","year":2018,"height":71,"weight":220,"college":"San Diego State","college_abbrivation":"SDSU","pre_draft":"Penny is a big back with deceptive burst and top-end speed who broke out in 2017 with 2,248 rushing yards and 23 TDs on 289 carries. He tries to make too much happen at times, but shows above average vision and instincts and has the tools to be a No. 1 back.","post_draft":"Penny is the fifth-ranked running back on our board, so this is a reach. But he fills a pressing need for the Seahawks. No Seattle back rushed for more than 240 yards last season. His deficiencies as a pass-blocker are concerning considering the issues along the offensive line, but he's an above-average receiver who gives Russell Wilson another weapon. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Terrell Edmunds","year":2018,"height":73,"weight":217,"college":"Virginia Tech","college_abbrivation":"VT","pre_draft":"Edmunds has an elite size-speed combination with long arms and big hands. He needs to improve his recognition skills, angles and ball location in order to push for a starting job at the next level but should provide value on special teams.","post_draft":"We had a Day 2 grade on Edmunds, as there are better safety options on the board. The decision to pass on Mike Hughes is also surprising, with Sean Davis returning at one safety spot and free-agent signing Morgan Burnett at the other. However, Davis underwent off-season shoulder surgery. They could play Davis in the slot, and we expected them to take a safety at some point. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Taven Bryan","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":291,"college":"Florida","college_abbrivation":"FLA","pre_draft":"Bryan has elite first-step quickness, outstanding short-area explosiveness and compares to Eagles tackle Fletcher Cox. He is scheme versatile, but he fits best as a three-technique in a 4-3 front. He's still developing his instincts and technique, so he might endure some early struggles. If developed properly, Bryan can become a high-impact player.","post_draft":"Jacksonville already has the most expensive and arguably the best defensive line in the league, and the Jaguars finished second in scoring defense last season. If it's not broken, then don't fix it. Bryan is a good value at 29th overall, and his explosive get-off makes him a good fit for defensive coordinator Todd Walsh's scheme. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Mike Hughes","year":2018,"height":70,"weight":189,"college":"UCF","college_abbrivation":"UCF","pre_draft":"Hughes is shorter than is ideal, but he has very good top-end speed. He gets physical in coverage and can hold up versus bigger wide receivers. He also could be a big-time difference-maker as a return specialist. Hughes grades out as a good starting NFL cornerback.","post_draft":"The strength of this organization is a defense that finished first in scoring and total defense last year. Pro Bowler Xavier Rhodes is the only sure thing at corner, where Minnesota hasn't exercised the fifth-year option for Trae Waynes, and Terence Newman remains unsigned. Hughes is an excellent fit for defensive coordinator George Edwards' scheme and should push for the starting role opposite Rhodes. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Sony Michel","year":2018,"height":71,"weight":214,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Michel reaches top-gear in a flash, hits the hole hard and can make sharp cuts without throttling down. He's not overpowering, but he runs behind his pads and can be tough to bring down. He has the potential to be a dangerous receiver, is a willing blocker and has improved his ball security.","post_draft":"This is a surprise considering that the Patriots haven't taken a running back in the first round since Laurence Maroney in 2006 and they have good depth at the position. It makes sense from the standpoint that Dion Lewis signed with Tennessee and Michel has the kind of versatility that offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels values. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Lamar Jackson","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":216,"college":"Louisville","college_abbrivation":"LOU","pre_draft":"Jackson is too dynamic not to find ways to get the ball in his hands, but he might not be refined enough as a passer to hand him the keys to an NFL offense as a rookie.","post_draft":"Joe Flacco has averaged 6.5 yards per attempt and has an 82.1 passer rating since winning Super Bowl XLVII. That ranks 40th and 36th, respectively, among 46 passers with at least 500 attempts. General manager Ozzie Newsome taking the Ravens' quarterback of the future in his last draft at the helm makes sense. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Austin Corbett","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":306,"college":"Nevada","college_abbrivation":"NEV","pre_draft":"Corbett flashes a powerful punch, but his length (33 3/8 inches) is a red flag for offensive tackles, and he occasionally gets beat to the inside on tape, but he's tough to shake once he's locked in. He shows good awareness and has the football smarts to play multiple positions in the NFL.","post_draft":"The departure of longtime tackle Joe Thomas creates a depth issue on the offensive line in Cleveland, and Austin Corbett provides immediate depth and potential starting reps at multiple positions -- he started at both tackle and guard in college. He could play either, but is a better fit inside. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Will Hernandez","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":327,"college":"UTEP","college_abbrivation":"UTEP","pre_draft":"Hernandez is a powerful drive blocker who seals off linebackers at the second level and is athletic enough to develop into an effective zone blocker. He gets set quickly and anchors well in pass pro. He has the potential to develop into a Pro Bowler despite his shorter arms.","post_draft":"Fixing the offensive line is one of new general manager Dave Gettleman's top priorities, and he lands the second-best guard in the draft at the top of Round 2. Hernandez is a day one starter who will create seams for running back Saquon Barkley and help keep Eli Manning upright. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Nick Chubb","year":2018,"height":71,"weight":227,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Chubb projects as a two-down type of back who can wear down a defense if given enough carries. He has a very good blend of size, balance, strength and vision as a runner.","post_draft":"Nick Chubb was a productive force at Georgia; he and first-round pick Sony Michel both played there from 2014 to 2017, yet the newly-minted Browns running back outpaced Michel 4,769 to 3,613 in rushing yards. The 227-pounder ran 4.52 seconds at the combine and creates an impressive trio alongside Carlos Hyde and Duke Johnson. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Darius Leonard","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":234,"college":"South Carolina State","college_abbrivation":"SCST","pre_draft":"Leonard is a sideline-to-sideline run defender who plays fast, tends to take sound pursuit angles and chases with excellent effort. He's an above-average overall tackler who plays with good body control in space and grades out as a weak- or strongside linebacker in a base four-man front who makes an immediate impact on special teams and earns a starting job early on in his career.","post_draft":"The Colts are going from a base 3-4 defense to a base 4-3 defense under new coordinator Matt Eberflus. They need outside linebackers who can hold up in space like Leonard to make a smooth transition. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Braden Smith","year":2018,"height":78,"weight":315,"college":"Auburn","college_abbrivation":"AUB","pre_draft":"Smith is a three-year starter at right guard with an elite combination of size, speed and strength. He's not much of a vocal leader, but has an excellent work ethic, lives in the weight room and loves the game.","post_draft":"The Colts are making it clear that they believe the shortest path to Andrew Luck's sustained health is to let him turn around and hand off more often. They now possess two of the draft's most effective human bulldozers in Quenton Nelson (No. 6 overall) and Braden Smith. Smith is an experienced lineman likely to stick at guard. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ronald Jones II","year":2018,"height":71,"weight":205,"college":"USC","college_abbrivation":"USC","pre_draft":"Jones is an explosive back with a leaner-than-ideal frame. He has outstanding initial burst and top-end speed that is a notch below elite (a slightly slower Jamaal Charles). He breaks a lot of arm tackles because of his burst and good contact balance. He might not hold up with as many touches as some elite NFL backs, but has some serious juice and grades out as an eventual starter.","post_draft":"The Buccaneers fill a pressing need. They released Doug Martin and were one of two teams that didn't have a player rush for 500-plus yards last season. Jones is raw when it comes to his ability to help out on third down, but he should give the ground game a much-needed boost. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"James Daniels","year":2018,"height":75,"weight":306,"college":"Iowa","college_abbrivation":"IOWA","pre_draft":"Daniels is talented enough to develop into a player similar to the Eagles' Jason Kelce. Daniels made the line calls at Iowa and is a smooth mover and technician whose initial quickness and athletic ability make him a good fit for zone-heavy schemes.","post_draft":"Todd McShay calls him the best center in the draft. And after a season in which Mitchell Trubisky was sacked on 8.1 percent of his dropbacks and the Bears ran between the tackles at the third-lowest rate in the NFL, the interior of the O-line needed a talent injection. Will Daniels stay at center, or move to guard? In either case, Chicago could benefit. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Courtland Sutton","year":2018,"height":75,"weight":218,"college":"SMU","college_abbrivation":"SMU","pre_draft":"Sutton has long arms and big, strong hands with a huge catching radius and the ability to box out cornerbacks and make contested catches. He looks the part and has some highly intriguing traits, but if he is going to produce at the expected level, he needs to improve his foot quickness and route-running skills.","post_draft":"John Elway took the best available player in the first round with Bradley Chubb, and he fills one of the Broncos' top three needs with his first pick on Day 2. Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders both failed to reach 1,000 yards in 2017, while Cody Latimer is now a Giant. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Harold Landry","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":252,"college":"Boston College","college_abbrivation":"BC","pre_draft":"Landry might need time to get stronger and expand his pass-rushing arsenal, but he's capable of making an impact as a sub-package pass-rusher as a rookie. For the right 3-4 schemes or certain 4-3 schemes, Landry is capable of developing into a good three-down starter at OLB in the NFL in a couple years.","post_draft":"The Titans were in desperate need of edge-rushing help, and with Landry, they get a player who piled up a whopping 16.5 sacks and 22.0 tackles for loss in 2016. Why was he available at No. 41? Because the 2017 version was a player who battled injuries and fell to 5.0 sacks. Mike Vrabel gets upside at a position he knows well. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Mike Gesicki","year":2018,"height":78,"weight":247,"college":"Penn State","college_abbrivation":"PSU","pre_draft":"Gesicki is a big target with long arms and big hands who excels at high-pointing in jump-ball situations. But he's a below average positional blocker who lacks the strength to be an effective in-line blocker at this point.","post_draft":"Gesicki is an outstanding athlete, and he fills a pressing need. However, he's a marginal blocker. South Dakota State's Dallas Goedert is a more complete player and still on the board at 42. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kerryon Johnson","year":2018,"height":72,"weight":213,"college":"Auburn","college_abbrivation":"AUB","pre_draft":"Johnson is an aggressive runner with very good acceleration. Though his production was aided a bit by Auburn's scheme, he grades out as a good change-of-pace backup in the NFL who appears capable of returning kickoffs.","post_draft":"Watch Kerryon Johnson and you'll see a bit of Le'Veon Bell, another former second-round pick. No, he is not Bell, but Johnson combines patience, lateral quickness and power when he picks his lane. Detroit is desperate for more consistency from its rushing attack, and Johnson will get his shot. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dante Pettis","year":2018,"height":73,"weight":186,"college":"Washington","college_abbrivation":"WASH","pre_draft":"Pettis is fast enough to stretch the field and grades out as a sub-package slot receiver who contributes early as a punt returner and potentially develops into an effective No. 2 if he can fill out his frame and get stronger.","post_draft":"Marquise Goodwin and Trent Taylor flashed last year, but Pierre Garcon will be 32 and he missed the final eight games of the 2017 season with a neck injury. Pettis gives Jimmy Garoppolo a vertical threat with the speed to take the top off the coverage. At 6 feet, he also gives the 49ers some needed height at receiver. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Josh Jackson","year":2018,"height":72,"weight":196,"college":"Iowa","college_abbrivation":"IOWA","pre_draft":"Jackson is a playmaker with above-average ball skills and instincts. He has the strong work ethic to realize his potential. As a one-year starter, however, Jackson is still a work in progress and will need to make strides with his technique in order to pay dividends.","post_draft":"Double down at cornerback? Why not? The Packers allowed an NFL-high 21 passing touchdowns and an NFL-high 88 Total QBR on passes to wide receivers last season. After drafting Jaire Alexander in Round 1, the Packers land a corner most thought would also go on Day 1 with Jackson, who brings length and tremendous ball-hawking skills to the Green Bay secondary. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Breeland Speaks","year":2018,"height":75,"weight":283,"college":"Ole Miss","college_abbrivation":"MISS","pre_draft":"Speaks has the first-step quickness to become a disruptive interior player, but takes too long to get off some blocks and doesn't counter well enough as a pass-rusher. He grades out as a reserve end with the potential to develop into a starter.","post_draft":"Speaks fits best at defensive end in the Chiefs' scheme based on our evaluation, and it will be interesting to see if they play him at outside linebacker where they have a bigger need. That said, the Chiefs need to improve a pass rush that has just 59 sacks over the past two seasons, and Speaks flashes upside as a pass-rusher. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Christian Kirk","year":2018,"height":70,"weight":201,"college":"Texas A&M","college_abbrivation":"TA&M","pre_draft":"Kirk is relentless worker and natural leader who, by all accounts, has elite intangibles. He's a tough slot receiver who makes contested catches and isn't afraid to do the dirty work over the middle. He also has good open-field instincts and the speed to break away. He grades out as a good NFL slot receiver who has value in the return game.","post_draft":"The sands in the Larry Fitzgerald hourglass are falling slower than most thought. Fitz caught a ho-hum 109 (!) passes in 2017, but he also turns 35 before Week 1, and the depth behind him is light on upside. Kirk is an experienced, productive and smooth route runner with 4.47-second speed and should see the field quickly. So ... are those passes coming from Sam Bradford, or fellow rookie Josh Rosen? -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Uchenna Nwosu","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":251,"college":"USC","college_abbrivation":"USC","pre_draft":"Nwosu has adequate-to-good initial burst, but great closing burst as a pass-rusher. He'll likely be a sub-package contributor early in his career, and it's possible he could develop into an every-down starter in the right situation.","post_draft":"No Charger linebacker started more than 11 games in 2016, and Nwosu is an excellent fit for defensive coordinator Gus Bradley's scheme. Nwosu has the tools to develop into a starter and should make an immediate impact as a situational pass-rusher. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dallas Goedert","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":256,"college":"South Dakota State","college_abbrivation":"SDSU","pre_draft":"Goedert has an outstanding combination of size and speed, with big, soft hands. A natural hands snatcher, he has a quick and savvy release off the line as an in-line tight end and is a willing blocker.","post_draft":"The Dakota Eagles! Philly landed a franchise-altering talent from North Dakota State 24 months ago (Carson Wentz). Now the Eagles go for a Zach Ertz clone out of South Dakota State. The Eagles led the NFL with 110 receptions by tight ends last season, but Brent Celek and Trey Burton are gone, and the 6-5, 256-pound Goedert could see targets early. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Connor Williams","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":296,"college":"Texas","college_abbrivation":"TEX","pre_draft":"Williams shows good pre-snap awareness in pass protection, during which he recognizes and picks up stunts and blitzes. He grades out as a solid starter and has the maturity and technique to challenge for a starting job immediately.","post_draft":"The Cowboys might have taken a tight end had the Eagles not traded up to get Dallas Goedert, but it's no secret how much Dallas values talented offensive linemen, and Williams is an excellent value at 50. He could compete for the right tackle or left guard spot. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Anthony Miller","year":2018,"height":71,"weight":201,"college":"Memphis","college_abbrivation":"MEM","pre_draft":"Though Miller flashes the ability to make difficult catches, he bobbles and drops passes he should field cleanly. Ball security is a concern and he is on the smaller side, but he has the skills and toughness to develop into a productive sub-package receiver who primarily works out of the slot and potentially contributes on special teams.","post_draft":"The Bears added wide receivers Allen Robinson and Taylor Gabriel in free agency, but Miller gives them some fresh, healthy legs at a position where they've been remarkably thin over the last two seasons. Miller put up huge totals at Memphis, with 191 catches over the past two seasons, and Mel Kiper had him ranked as the No. 3 wideout in this class. Mitchell Trubisky gets more help. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kemoko Turay","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":253,"college":"Rutgers","college_abbrivation":"RUTG","pre_draft":"Turay can win with speed off the edge and is at his best rushing the passer but is capable when dropping into coverage. He projects as a situational rusher early in his career with a better chance to become a starter at 3-4 OLB than RDE.","post_draft":"A Colts defense that finished 31st in sacks with 25 and allowed a league-worst 8 yards per pass last season needs edge-rushers with the burst, athletic ability and closing speed to get after the quarterback. Taking Turay fills an important need with that in mind. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"M.J. Stewart","year":2018,"height":71,"weight":200,"college":"North Carolina","college_abbrivation":"UNC","pre_draft":"Stewart, a three-year starter at UNC, grades out highly in two very underrated traits at the cornerback position -- toughness and football intelligence. He is a scheme-versatile corner who is capable of pushing for playing time right away, likely in a nickelback role.","post_draft":"The Bucs needed help in the secondary even before you consider that veteran Brent Grimes is almost 35 and could be in his last season. They broke up a league-low 38 passes and allowed 66.9 percent of passes to be completed, also a league-worst rate. Stewart offers versatility, experience and plenty of strength for the position, if not elite speed. He'll see the field early. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jessie Bates III","year":2018,"height":73,"weight":200,"college":"Wake Forest","college_abbrivation":"WAKE","pre_draft":"Bates is an instinctive and aggressive defender with very good cover skills, though he lacks size and will fail to finish occasionally as a tackler. He can hold up in deep-zone coverage and is capable of matching up with most slot receivers. He is one of the top five safeties in this class.","post_draft":"The Bengals had just 14 takeaways, tied for second-fewest in the NFL in 2017, and their starting safeties combined for two interceptions. Plus Shawn Williams and George Iloka are physical, big-bodied safeties. Bates gives the Bengals a free safety with the instincts, cover skills and ball skills to develop into a playmaker. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Donte Jackson","year":2018,"height":71,"weight":178,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Jackson spent the majority of snaps at nickel slot position, which is where he best projects. He has the athleticism and speed -- his 4.32 was fastest 40 time of 2018 combine -- to develop into a good starting NFL cornerback.","post_draft":"The Panthers allowed 11 touchdowns to slot receivers last season, the second-worst in the NFL. Jackson figures to start his career in the slot, where elite twitchiness is useful and a slight frame could be less of an issue. Jackson is 5-11 and played at under 180 pounds at LSU, but the 4.32-second speed can be an eraser. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Duke Dawson","year":2018,"height":71,"weight":197,"college":"Florida","college_abbrivation":"FLA","pre_draft":"Dawson is at his best when he can play press-man in the slot and when he can work in short areas. His below-average fluidity and measurables (height, arm length and top-end speed) put a limit on his NFL potential, but he does grade out as a potential sub-package contributor.","post_draft":"The Patriots signed Jason McCourty to compete for the starting spot vacated by Malcolm Butler opposite Stephon Gilmore. However, 2016 second-round pick Cyrus Jones has been a disappointment, and Dawson is at his best playing over the slot, so look for him to compete for the No. 3 role. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"P.J. Hall","year":2018,"height":72,"weight":295,"college":"Sam Houston State","college_abbrivation":"SHSU","pre_draft":"Hall put up a 38-inch vertical at pro day and was timed by some scouts in the 4.8-second range on his fastest 40-yard dash. Finished his career with 86.5 TFL and 42 sacks to go along with 14 career blocked kicks, which is three shy of the FCS all-time record.","post_draft":"The Raiders need to add depth on the interior of their defensive line, and Hall gives them a versatile defender who can be a disruptor against the run. Khalil Mack and Bruce Irvin get more chances for game-changing plays on third-and-8 if the run defense holds up. Hall can help. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Isaiah Oliver","year":2018,"height":72,"weight":201,"college":"Colorado","college_abbrivation":"COLO","pre_draft":"Oliver has excellent arm length and above-average speed for his size, but he's still developing his instincts, technique and strength at cornerback. If developed properly, he should contribute as a sub-package corner early in his career before emerging as a solid perimeter starter.","post_draft":"Corner isn't a pressing need, but this pick makes sense from a value and fit standpoint. Oliver's length, frame and ball skills make him an excellent fit for defensive coordinator Marquand Manuel's press-zone scheme. Oliver has the potential to develop into a starter early in his career. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Derrius Guice","year":2018,"height":71,"weight":224,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Guice hasn't put up big numbers as a receiver and there's room for improvement in pass protection, but there's reason to be optimistic he'll develop into a three-down NFL back. His running style compares to Arian Foster. Guice needs to be pushed, according to some scouts.","post_draft":"A 224-pound sledgehammer who takes some joy in running through contact, Guice can also run past you with his sub-4.5-second speed. He enters a Washington backfield that has volume but no clear No. 1 option. From a talent profile perspective, Guice has a chance to push his way to the top of the depth chart in 2018. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"James Washington","year":2018,"height":71,"weight":213,"college":"Oklahoma State","college_abbrivation":"OKST","pre_draft":"Washington doesn't have a prototypical frame, doesn't run a complete route tree and drops some passes that he should catch, but his long arms (33 1/2 inches) ease concerns about his height. While he may never develop into a starter on the outside, he has potential to develop into an effective slot receiver.","post_draft":"Pittsburgh traded Martavis Bryant to Oakland on Day 1 of the draft, plus Eli Rogers tore an ACL in the playoffs and remains unsigned. General manager Kevin Colbert hit a home run when he took JuJu Smith-Schuster with the 62nd pick last year, and adding Washington here should give the Steelers a formidable three-receiver set. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"D.J. Chark","year":2018,"height":75,"weight":199,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Chark crushed the pre-draft process at the Senior Bowl and combine. His test results, including the 40-yard dash (4.34), were all outstanding -- and it shows up on tape. He grades out as a big-play No. 2 receiver capable of immediate contributions as a sub-package WR and return man while he develops as a route-runner.","post_draft":"The Jags lost a downfield threat in Allen Robinson in free agency, and while Chark doesn't offer Robinson's physicality and ability to win at the catch point, he has 4.34 speed and can take the top off the defense and keep safeties off the line. The Jags want to run the ball, and guys like Chark make defenders back up. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Brian O'Neill","year":2018,"height":79,"weight":297,"college":"Pittsburgh","college_abbrivation":"PITT","pre_draft":"O'Neill is a former tight end who has the length (34 1/8-inch arms) to push speed rushers past the pocket and tends to recover well thanks to his balance. He's an athletic position blocker who doesn't generate much push in the run game. He projects as a quality swing tackle early in his career, but must get stronger and upgrade his hand usage to become a reliable starter.","post_draft":"Mike Remmers moved from right tackle to left guard in the playoffs, where he's a better fit. He can stay there with the addition of O'Neill, who has experience lining up at right tackle and left tackle. O'Neill is an excellent athlete, making him a good fit for new offensive coordinator John DeFilippo's zone-run concepts. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Carlton Davis","year":2018,"height":73,"weight":206,"college":"Auburn","college_abbrivation":"AUB","pre_draft":"Davis played in 38 of 40 possible games during his three seasons at Auburn and finished with 25 starts at cornerback. A willing defender in run support, Davis has the size, length, speed and toughness to eventually develop into a starting NFL corner in a press-man-heavy scheme.","post_draft":"The Bucs are doubling down in the secondary on Day 2, and when you allowed an NFL-worst 4,169 passing yards last season and are aging in spots, that's not the worst idea. Davis has a long frame and arms and could become an effective man-to-man corner. The Bucs could use one. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tyquan Lewis","year":2018,"height":75,"weight":269,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Lewis is a better run defender than pass-rusher but makes an impact getting after the QB despite his athletic limitations. He wins with power and might start as a run specialist but has the tools and toughness to develop into a starting LDE in a 4-3 scheme.","post_draft":"The Colts take their second 4-3 defensive end in 13 picks. Lewis isn't the same kind of explosive edge rusher as Rutgers DE Kemoko Turay, but he's stronger against the run, and the Colts' run defense finished 26th in the league last year. Plus, Lewis is an effective interior pass-rusher who the Colts can kick inside on passing downs. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Brandon Parker","year":2018,"height":80,"weight":305,"college":"North Carolina A&T","college_abbrivation":"NCAT","pre_draft":"Parker, a four-year starter at left tackle, has the ability to bury defenders, but his inconsistency and technique are concerns. He's a developmental prospect with a high ceiling who could be an excellent value pick if he reaches his potential.","post_draft":"The Raiders have a young QB to protect. Donald Penn is 35, and fellow rookie Kolton Miller could be asked to start at right tackle right away, so the addition of Parker is useful depth. Parker has the frame of a future left tackle but faces a huge leap in competition and will have to be more consistent. Tom Cable gets a raw talent to coach up. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Lorenzo Carter","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":250,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Carter has a terrific motor and excellent range versus the run. He's a long, lean and fast 3-4 OLB prospect who needs to bulk up and get stronger before he's capable of competing for a three-down starting job in the NFL, but is capable of contributing as a sub-package pass-rusher and can cover kicks on special teams early in his career.","post_draft":"New coordinator James Bettcher is installing the 3-4 defense he ran in Arizona, and Olivier Vernon is the only proven edge rusher. Carter's frame, length and versatility make him a perfect fit for the scheme, plus he has the top-end speed to develop into a productive edge rusher. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chad Thomas","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":281,"college":"Miami","college_abbrivation":"MIAMI","pre_draft":"Thomas flashes some upside as an interior pass-rusher, but doesn't have the burst or lower-body flexibility to regularly win with speed. He projects as a starting defensive end early in his career, but has deficiencies as a pass-rusher.","post_draft":"The Browns surprised a lot of people when they passed on the opportunity to draft Bradley Chubb at No. 4 overall, but Thomas gives them a rotational pass-rusher to mix in with Myles Garrett, Emmanuel Ogbah and Carl Nassib. Thomas piled up 26.0 tackles for loss in his final two seasons at The U. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Justin Reid","year":2018,"height":73,"weight":207,"college":"Stanford","college_abbrivation":"STAN","pre_draft":"Reid grades out as a plug-and-play starter at free safety. He's a ballhawk with excellent speed and athleticism, who has experience playing safety, nickel and cornerback. While he certainly can handle a versatile role in the NFL, we think he's at his best working as a center fielder in a single-high safety look.","post_draft":"The Texans signed Tyrann Mathieu in free agency, and Andre Hal was their most productive defensive back last year, but Mathieu is in Houston on a one-year deal. Reid is the 39th-ranked player on our board and an excellent value pick at 68. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"B.J. Hill","year":2018,"height":75,"weight":311,"college":"NC State","college_abbrivation":"NCST","pre_draft":"Stout, powerful and active one-gap defensive tackle or 4-3 nose tackle who excels against the run and can occasionally force the QB off his spot as a straight-line power rusher. Hill grades out as a potential two-down NFL starter.","post_draft":"The Giants already have one double-team eater in Snacks Harrison, and Hill can provide some immediate insurance on the interior of the defensive line. Don't bother to run inside if you see those two on the field at the same time. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Fred Warner","year":2018,"height":75,"weight":236,"college":"BYU","college_abbrivation":"BYU","pre_draft":"Warner has above-average closing speed, is athletic enough to develop above-average man cover skills and can threaten off the edge as a rusher. However, he's a subpar tackler who grades out as nickel LB or safety who contributes on special teams.","post_draft":"Warner is a versatile linebacker who will likely compete for a starting spot on the outside, where Eli Harold is expected to become a designated pass-rusher, and Malcolm Smith missed the 2017 season with a pectoral muscle. Warner has the skill set to help a defense that ranked 30th in opponents' third-down percentage last season. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Royce Freeman","year":2018,"height":72,"weight":229,"college":"Oregon","college_abbrivation":"ORE","pre_draft":"Freeman, the career rushing leader in the FBS, is a well-built and highly efficient back with very good vision and run instincts. He isn't overpowering, but he has good contact balance and generates a comparatively high percentage of yards after contact.","post_draft":"Don't be surprised to see the wildly productive Freeman find his share of carries early on. His 230-pound frame gives the Broncos a heftier downhill dimension to pair with Devontae Booker. Freeman has a Pac-12 record 60 touchdown carries -- not to mention a whopping 5,621 yards -- and his 4.54-second speed in that frame is nothing fun to tackle on the second level. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Nathan Shepherd","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":315,"college":"Fort Hays State","college_abbrivation":"FHSU","pre_draft":"Shepherd is a hard-charger who flashes the ability to get off blocks quickly and is an above-average tackler with a good motor. But the level of competition he faced in Division II is a concern.","post_draft":"The Jets have a need along the defensive line following the departures of Muhammad Wilkerson and Kony Ealy. Plus, they could upgrade over 32-year old Steve McLendon. Shepherd is an outstanding run defender with the strength and size to help improve a run defense that finished 24th last season. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jerome Baker","year":2018,"height":73,"weight":229,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Baker is an undersized weakside LB prospect with very good athleticism and speed (ran 4.53 seconds at combine). He's able to locate the ball quickly, closes in a flash and is a solid wrap-up tackler. Baker, a rangy run defender who excels in man-to-man coverage, projects as a three-down linebacker.","post_draft":"No team allowed more receptions by tight ends than the Dolphins did last season, and they allowed those catches at a clip above 70 percent. Baker can certainly run with tight ends given his 4.53-second speed in a lean frame for a linebacker, and he played with current Miami middle linebacker Raekwon McMillan in Columbus. Baker is also an immediate shoo-in on special teams. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Geron Christian","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":298,"college":"Louisville","college_abbrivation":"LOU","pre_draft":"Christian has the quick set and long arms to push speed rushers upfield. He's an easy mover who mirrors well and an athletic run-blocker who flashes the ability to move defenders off the ball. He grades out as an above average No. 3 swing tackle early in his career with the length, frame and feet to develop into an effective starting left tackle in a year or two.","post_draft":"The Redskins need depth at tackle, with left tackle Trent Williams hampered all last season by a knee injury before finally landing on injured reserve. Christian projects as an above-average swing tackle with the versatility to provide depth on both sides and has the potential to develop into a starter in time. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Derrick Nnadi","year":2018,"height":73,"weight":317,"college":"Florida State","college_abbrivation":"FSU","pre_draft":"Nnadi, a three-year starter at FSU, is an outstanding run defender who is a much better football player than he is tester. A one-dimensional run-stopper with limited upside, he is ready for the NFL but is never going to be more than a one- or two-down player.","post_draft":"The Chiefs have allowed 4.48 yards per rush between the tackles over the last two seasons, the third-worst rate in the NFL. Nnadi is a lot better in pads than he is in spandex and has the potential to work his way into the defensive interior rotation right away. His motor doesn't quit. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Mason Rudolph","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":235,"college":"Oklahoma State","college_abbrivation":"OKST","pre_draft":"Rudolph was a team captain, four-year player and three-year starter who led the FBS in passing yards (4,904 yards) in 2017. He works hard in the film and weight rooms, but he's not an alpha, and scouts have some concerns about his ability to take control of an NFL huddle/locker room.","post_draft":"The Steelers get the potential heir to 36-year-old Ben Roethlisberger. Rudolph is a good value at 76, and landing with the organization that drafted his college teammate, receiver James Washington, should help Rudolph make the transition to the NFL. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Sam Hubbard","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":270,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Hubbard is a high-effort player with ideal size, a quick first step, slippery hands and closing speed to threaten off the edge as a pass-rusher. He's athletic, versatile and plays with a great motor, but until he improves his lower-body strength, he will struggle to be more than a sub-package pass-rusher in the NFL.","post_draft":"Hubbard won't need directions around his new NFL town after starring at Archbishop Moeller High School, where he also dominated in lacrosse ... wait, how is he not a Patriot? While not an explosive pass-rusher, Hubbard is a disciplined edge defender who will provide immediate depth. Cincinnati allowed 981 rush yards after contact last season, more than every team except the Chargers. The sure-tackling Hubbard will help. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Malik Jefferson","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":236,"college":"Texas","college_abbrivation":"TEX","pre_draft":"Jefferson clearly has the physical tools to play linebacker in the NFL, but he's never going to be an alpha dog, and his key-and-diagnose skills need to improve. An above-average tackler, Jefferson needs to be used properly in a system that emphasizes aggressiveness over reading-and-reacting in order to emerge as a solid NFL starter.","post_draft":"Vontaze Burfict is still a force, but he's prone to injuries and suspension. Nick Vigil and Jordan Evans battled injuries and inconsistency last year. Jefferson has the talent to step in for Burfict while he's serving a four-game suspension to start the season, and then push for the starting job opposite Burfict when the suspension ends. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Rasheem Green","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":275,"college":"USC","college_abbrivation":"USC","pre_draft":"Green is still developing as a player, but there's no denying his raw talent potential. He might only contribute in sub packages as a rookie, but he has the length, natural power and athleticism to develop into a highly productive starter in the NFL.","post_draft":"Cliff Avril turned 32 earlier this month and played only four games in 2017. Pete Carroll gets a needed pass-rushing specialist (10.0 sacks last season) who could fit on the edge in Green, and from his old stomping grounds at USC. Green could play early in a rotation that includes a hopefully healthy Avril, Frank Clark and Dion Jordan. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Martinas Rankin","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":308,"college":"Mississippi State","college_abbrivation":"MSST","pre_draft":"Rankin, who made 19 starts at left tackle the past two seasons, has good initial quickness and enough short-area agility to mirror-and-slide as an interior lineman in the NFL. The more space he is in, the less effective he becomes, and his arms (33 3/4 inches is a red flag at tackle) mean Rankin might have to move inside to guard or center in the NFL.","post_draft":"The Texans have a pressing need at tackle, where they could play Rankin, as he started 19 games at left tackle over the past two seasons. However, he doesn't have ideal length for a tackle and projects better on the inside. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Michael Gallup","year":2018,"height":73,"weight":205,"college":"Colorado State","college_abbrivation":"CSU","pre_draft":"Gallup caught 176 passes for 2,685 yards and 21 TDs in two seasons with the Rams after transferring from a Kansas community college. He's a zone-buster who lacks the second gear to run past cornerbacks and pull away from pursuit, but his above-average playing speed makes him a vertical threat and dangerous when he gets a seam.","post_draft":"\"Big D\" stands for \"Dicey\" as it pertains to pass-catching options for the Cowboys. Not only is Dez Bryant gone, but Jason Witten was headed to the broadcasting booth as of Friday. Gallup could see immediate action as a target for Dak Prescott after a wildly productive, 100-catch season in 2017. This guy can destroy press coverage and get open and has decent wiggle after the catch. A possible Round 3 steal. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tracy Walker","year":2018,"height":73,"weight":206,"college":"Louisiana","college_abbrivation":"ULL","pre_draft":"Walker has an above-average blend of size, length and top-end speed for a safety with the range to cover a deep half. He is at is best in underneath zone and grades out as reserve with some upside and the tools to become a core player on special teams.","post_draft":"Walker doesn't fill a pressing need as Glover Quin is entrenched at strong safety, and free safety Tavon Wilson re-signed for two years. It's also a little early to take Walker, who we have a fourth-round grade on, but there's a lot to like about his upside, and adding him improves the Lions' depth at safety. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Orlando Brown","year":2018,"height":80,"weight":345,"college":"Oklahoma","college_abbrivation":"OKLA","pre_draft":"Brown is a powerful run-blocker who engulfs defenders and moves them off the ball when his technique is sound, and his width and length make it tough for speed rushers to turn the corner. However, he had a historically bad combine, raising concerns about his ability to succeed in the NFL.","post_draft":"It's possible Brown goes a full round earlier if he simply managed to miss his flight to the NFL combine. No joke. His disastrous workout performance in Indy doesn't match up with tape that makes him look like a potential starting NFL right tackle ... and possibly soon. Brown's late father, Orlando, was a starting tackle for the Ravens, and his son has that potential. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Justin Jones","year":2018,"height":75,"weight":309,"college":"NC State","college_abbrivation":"NCST","pre_draft":"Jones shows the ability to walk interior offensive linemen back, but he's not an effective finisher as a pass-rusher. He grades out as a possible future starter (at least a two-down player) and fits best in a one-gap-heavy scheme as a DT or 4-3 NT.","post_draft":"The Chargers continue to address a defense that finished 31st in rushing yards allowed per game and surrendered a league-worst 4.9 yards per carry in 2017. Jones is an above-average run-defender with the talent to fill in for Corey Liuget while he serves a four-game suspension, then push 33-year-old Brandon Mebane for the starting nose tackle job. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Rashaan Gaulden","year":2018,"height":73,"weight":197,"college":"Tennessee","college_abbrivation":"TENN","pre_draft":"Gaulden is a corner/safety tweener who primarily lined up over the slot in college. He's at his best in off and zone coverage as he has above-average route recognition and limits production after the catch. A better player than athlete, he grades out as a reserve.","post_draft":"Cornerback Daryl Worley and safety Kurt Coleman have departed from the Carolina secondary, and the Panthers added cornerback Donte Jackson and now a safety in Gaulden on Day 2. The performance on the field looks better than the 40 time (4.61 seconds) for Gaulden, which gives him some steal potential in this range. He'll compete to play early. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Mark Andrews","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":256,"college":"Oklahoma","college_abbrivation":"OKLA","pre_draft":"Andrews does a good job of locating soft spots in zones, and his size makes him a mismatch for defensive backs when he flexes out. He has the potential to develop into an effective No. 2, but needs to get stronger and more consistent.","post_draft":"It's not a surprise that the Ravens have drafted two tight ends with the tools to make plays in the passing game after Ben Watson signed with the Saints. Top returning tight end Nick Boyle is a better blocker than receiver, and they finished last season with the 29th-ranked passing attack. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Arden Key","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":238,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Though Key has an exceptionally high ceiling, he is still very much a risk-reward prospect. He needs to add bulk and more power to his game, and he needs to go to a team that can provide him good structure.","post_draft":"If it was only about natural talent, Key could be in the Round 1 tier of former No. 5 overall pick and now Raiders superstar teammate Khalil Mack. It's no exaggeration. Key has top-10 talent, but significant off-field concerns. If he prepares like Mack, Key could be an immediate rotational pass-rusher for the Raiders with double-digit sack potential. This is a developmental story that could partly define Jon Gruden's early days in Oakland. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Oren Burks","year":2018,"height":75,"weight":233,"college":"Vanderbilt","college_abbrivation":"VAN","pre_draft":"Burks tested very well at the combine; his top-end speed, broad jump (10 feet, 11 inches) and three-cone time (6.82 second) are all outstanding. He grades out as a backup outside linebacker with excellent upside, but he will likely make his biggest contributions on special teams.","post_draft":"New general manager Brian Gutekunst is using his first draft to address a defense that finished 26th in points allowed per game last season. Burks is a good value pick at 88th overall, and he improves depth at inside linebacker where he fits best in the Packers' scheme. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Joe Noteboom","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":309,"college":"TCU","college_abbrivation":"TCU","pre_draft":"Noteboom is a finesse blocker with excellent length and good awareness. He has the size and enough mobility to compete for a starting job at tackle or guard, but it will likely need to be for a zone-heavy team. His lack of strength and nastiness will turn some teams off.","post_draft":"The Rams are a popular pick in the NFC West, but offensive line age (and health) will be worth watching. Andrew Whitworth is 36, Rodger Saffold will be 30 in Week 1, John Sullivan is 32 ... you get the idea. Noteboom offers immediate depth, but whether he ends up at tackle or guard is a question. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Deadrin Senat","year":2018,"height":72,"weight":314,"college":"South Florida","college_abbrivation":"USF","pre_draft":"Senat is an active interior lineman who is a much better football player than tester and compares to Javon Hargrave (Steelers). Senat's best fit is as a 4-3 nose tackle, and he grades out as a backup who should contribute in a rotation.","post_draft":"Dontari Poe signed with division rival Carolina, and Ahtyba Rubin is an unsigned free agent, which creates a need at defensive tackle. Senat is a squat run defender with the potential to develop into an excellent complement to the explosive Grady Jarrett on the inside. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tre'Quan Smith","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":210,"college":"UCF","college_abbrivation":"UCF","pre_draft":"Smith doesn't have an elite second gear, but he's fast enough to stretch the field. He projects as a sub-package slot receiver who needs to make strides as a route runner. His frame, length and playing speed make him an intriguing developmental prospect.","post_draft":"The Saints have a clear No. 1 wide receiver in Michael Thomas but could use some added help in the WR corps given how much they relied on the ageless burners of Ted Ginn in 2017. Cameron Meredith arrives, but so too does some young speed and length, as Smith offers sub-4.5-second speed and a 6-2 frame. He was productive from day one at Central Florida, and Drew Brees offers the opportunity for more. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chukwuma Okorafor","year":2018,"height":78,"weight":320,"college":"Western Michigan","college_abbrivation":"WMU","pre_draft":"Okorafor grades out as a developmental project with outstanding size, above-average strength and enough agility to become an NFL starter -- likely at RT. It's important that he lands with a good offensive line coach.","post_draft":"Right tackle Marcus Gilbert missed 10 games due to injuries and a PED suspension in 2017, and swing tackle Chris Hubbard signed with the Browns. Okorafor steps into that No. 3 swing tackle role with the ability to provide depth at both tackle spots. He has the potential to develop into an effective starter at right tackle. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ronnie Harrison","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":207,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Harrison is a talented free safety with excellent size, good speed and above-average recognition skills. He projects as a future NFL starter with the right environment.","post_draft":"Harrison comes from a defense defined by aggressiveness and swarming speed to the ball. Jacksonville will offer a lot of the comforts of Tuscaloosa in that regard, and Harrison's versatility (namely at either safety position) could get him on the field relatively early, even on an outstanding NFL defense. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Alex Cappa","year":2018,"height":78,"weight":305,"college":"Humboldt State","college_abbrivation":"HUM","pre_draft":"Cappa is a developmental interior prospect who ideally shows the ability to fill in at center and guard. He might never develop into a starter but has the mental and physical toughness to become an above average backup.","post_draft":"J.R. Sweezy and Ali Marpet are both coming off season-ending injuries, and Marpet is in a contract year. Tampa Bay is looking to improve a run game that finished 23rd in rushing last year. Cappa is a tenacious run-blocker with a nasty disposition. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tarvarius Moore","year":2018,"height":73,"weight":189,"college":"Southern Mississippi","college_abbrivation":"USM","pre_draft":"Moore is a free safety with outstanding length (33 1/8-inch arms) and top-end speed. A one-year wonder with room to grow when it comes to his technique and reads, he's coming off a breakout senior season and has promise.","post_draft":"If you can run 4.32 seconds at over 6 feet tall, the NFL will find you in Greenland ... the northern portion. Early on, Moore projects as depth at safety and regular special-teams duty, but if he shows in camp what he did in his final year in college, look out. NFL teams see third-rounders as reasonable bets to start, and Moore got that nod. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Harrison Phillips","year":2018,"height":75,"weight":307,"college":"Stanford","college_abbrivation":"STAN","pre_draft":"Phillips is a highly disruptive run defender with elite intangibles who led the nation in tackles for a defensive lineman with 102. He grades out as a starting defensive lineman if he's used as a three-technique, 4-3 nose tackle or 3-4 defensive end (or some combination).","post_draft":"The Bills signed Star Lotulelei to start inside next to Adolphus Washington, and Kyle Williams signed a one-year deal. That said, Harrison is the 43rd-ranked player on our board, making him an outstanding value pick. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Mason Cole","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":305,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"A captain and leader, Cole has bounced between center and left tackle. He's clearly a better fit at center, as he has some problems handling speed off the edge, but he doesn't have the strength to regularly move defensive tackles off the ball.","post_draft":"The Cardinals averaged 3.4 yards per rush between the tackles last season, 30th in the NFL, and only slightly down from 2016 (with a healthy David Johnson) when they averaged a meager 3.5 yards on such runs (29th). Enter Cole, a remarkably rare freshman starter at Michigan who helped anchor an effective run game there. Don't bet against Cole starting at some point as a rookie. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jordan Akins","year":2018,"height":75,"weight":249,"college":"UCF","college_abbrivation":"UCF","pre_draft":"Akins, 25, pursued a professional baseball career after high school. He projects as a flex tight end with the skills to make an immediate impact as a situational receiver but needs to make strides as a blocker to play a bigger role.","post_draft":"This is a little early to take Akins, especially with Miami's Chris Herndon still on the board. But there's no question that the Texans need help at tight end. C.J. Fiedorowicz suffered three concussions last year and retired. Stephen Anderson caught 25 passes, while Ryan Griffin caught 13. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Isaac Yiadom","year":2018,"height":73,"weight":190,"college":"Boston College","college_abbrivation":"BC","pre_draft":"Yiadom, a three-year starter at Boston College, is a long cornerback with above-average height and very good arm length but gets too grabby at times and will need to adjust to NFL rules. He also is an effective jammer on punt return units, which increases his value.","post_draft":"After years of excellence, the Denver pass defense became a middle-of-the-pack unit in 2017 and ended up allowing the fifth-most touchdown passes in the NFL (29). Yiadom offers above-average length and plenty of experience, which could be useful early in a division where passing offenses in Kansas City, Oakland and Los Angeles will put Denver to the test. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dorian O'Daniel","year":2018,"height":73,"weight":223,"college":"Clemson","college_abbrivation":"CLEM","pre_draft":"O'Daniel is an OLB/safety tweener, but there's a lot to like. He's an above-average tackler with good range who might never be an every-down player, but grades out as a core special-teamer who could carve out a role on defense.","post_draft":"It will be interesting to see where the Chiefs play O'Daniel. He's undersized for a linebacker, but he tested like a safety, where the Chiefs have a need, and they could move him there. Look for him to make an impact on special teams while he carves out a role for himself on defense. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ian Thomas","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":259,"college":"Indiana","college_abbrivation":"IND","pre_draft":"Thomas is a natural catcher and reliable target with impressive body control, but he needs to learn an NFL route tree and show the ability to separate more frequently on his own. He grades out as a contributing backup TE with some versatility to play either in-line or detached."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jalyn Holmes","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":283,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Holmes has the size, length and strength to set a hard edge. He has the tools to develop into a starting LDE or 3-4 DE who kicks inside to rush the passer, but early in his career he might need to be more of a rotational end as he continues to develop."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Keke Coutee","year":2018,"height":70,"weight":181,"college":"Texas Tech","college_abbrivation":"TTU","pre_draft":"Coutee is a smooth athlete with explosive speed who can take the top off the defense. His ball skills are above average, he shows good focus in traffic and grades out as a starting kick returner who could develop into a sub-package slot receiver."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Nyheim Hines","year":2018,"height":68,"weight":198,"college":"NC State","college_abbrivation":"NCST","pre_draft":"Hines, with elite top-end speed, was the only running back to run a sub-4.4 40 at the combine. He grades out as a change-of-pace back with the ability to turn limited touches into substantial production. He could bring added value as a return man."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Antonio Callaway","year":2018,"height":71,"weight":200,"college":"Florida","college_abbrivation":"FLA","pre_draft":"Callaway is a dangerous slot receiver who makes the first defender miss and has the explosive acceleration to threaten after the catch. He could make an immediate impact at the next level based on his talent and testing."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Josey Jewell","year":2018,"height":73,"weight":234,"college":"Iowa","college_abbrivation":"IOWA","pre_draft":"Jewell is an instinctive run defender and an excellent football player with the instincts, work ethic and toughness to overcome his physical limitations to develop into an effective starter and possibly a core member of special teams."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chris Herndon","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":253,"college":"Miami","college_abbrivation":"MIAMI","pre_draft":"Herndon had season-ending surgery on his left knee in 2017 (torn MCL). He's a smooth route runner with the quickness to separate and grades out as a flex tight end with the tools to make an impact as a receiver if he makes a full recovery."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kyle Lauletta","year":2018,"height":75,"weight":222,"college":"Richmond","college_abbrivation":"RICH","pre_draft":"Lauletta has adequate size and speed, and appears on tape to have fast eyes and move through his progressions well. He's at his best making quick decisions and getting the ball out quickly, and reportedly interviewed very well at the Senior Bowl and combine."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Troy Apke","year":2018,"height":73,"weight":200,"college":"Penn State","college_abbrivation":"PSU","pre_draft":"Apke covers a lot of ground and flashes above-average man-to-man cover skills, but he can be late diagnosing in deep coverage and is not a playmaker (only two career picks). There's no question he has the tools to start in the NFL, but he's a better athlete than football player at this point."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Nick Nelson","year":2018,"height":71,"weight":200,"college":"Wisconsin","college_abbrivation":"WIS","pre_draft":"Nelson is a big cornerback with the movement, ball reaction and run-support skills to eventually push for a starting job. The biggest concerns are that he gets too grabby in coverage and needs to improve his hands."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Brian Allen","year":2018,"height":73,"weight":300,"college":"Michigan State","college_abbrivation":"MSU","pre_draft":"Allen is a 2017 captain and true senior who started 28 consecutive games to close out his career. Allen doesn't project as a starter at this point, but has the smarts, toughness and enough tools to develop into an effective backup with the ability to play guard in a pinch."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Mark Walton","year":2018,"height":70,"weight":202,"college":"Miami","college_abbrivation":"MIAMI","pre_draft":"Walton got off to a fast start in 2017 before suffering a season-ending right ankle injury in Week 4. He's a reliable check-down option but is undersized and grades out as a rotational back who will likely need to make contributions on special teams to stick."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"DaeSean Hamilton","year":2018,"height":73,"weight":203,"college":"Penn State","college_abbrivation":"PSU","pre_draft":"Hamilton, a team captain, is Penn State's all-time leader in receptions (214) and No. 2 in receiving yards (2,842). But he is not a big-time playmaker and doesn't have the burst to regularly pull away after the catch or stretch the field in the NFL."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Da'Shawn Hand","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":297,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Hand has a long frame and above-average natural athleticism for his size but never reached his potential at Alabama. He grades out as an NFL backup as a base 4-3 LDE with the versatility to play outside and inside."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Joel Iyiegbuniwe","year":2018,"height":73,"weight":230,"college":"Western Kentucky","college_abbrivation":"WKU","pre_draft":"Iyiegbuniwe was a four-year player and two-year starter at Western Kentucky. He's an undersized linebacker with above-average range, tested well at the combine and projects as a special teams contributor early in his career."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dorance Armstrong Jr.","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":257,"college":"Kansas","college_abbrivation":"KU","pre_draft":"Armstrong has the violent hands, bend and change-of-direction skills for a team to develop. He might never be a Pro Bowl player, but grades out as an above average backup 3-4 OLB who could grow into a starting role."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jordan Whitehead","year":2018,"height":70,"weight":198,"college":"Pittsburgh","college_abbrivation":"PITT","pre_draft":"Whitehead has enough range to cover a deep half, but is an undersized safety whose frame and physical playing style raise concerns about his long-term durability. A safety/corner tweener, he has the ceiling of a No. 3 sub-package defensive back."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Anthony Averett","year":2018,"height":71,"weight":183,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Averett is an underrated cover corner with below-average size but good length and very good combination of quickness, body control and speed. Averett has the tools to develop into an NFL starter."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kyzir White","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":218,"college":"West Virginia","college_abbrivation":"WVU","pre_draft":"White grades out as a No. 3 safety who contributes on special teams early on with the potential to develop into an effective starter. He also has the potential to play at nickel linebacker given his size, strength and toughness."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Will Dissly","year":2018,"height":71,"weight":192,"college":"Weber State","college_abbrivation":"WEB","pre_draft":"Johnson, a better football player than athlete, doesn't have the size or length to regularly match up on the outside but has the short-area burst to blanket slot receivers. He grades out as a No. 3 cornerback who contributes on special teams."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Taron Johnson","year":2018,"height":73,"weight":236,"college":"UCLA","college_abbrivation":"UCLA","pre_draft":"Young has good instincts and outstanding top-end speed, but he's on the lighter side and there are concerns about his combine testing. His three-cone (7.38) is a red flag and his short shuttle (4.48) is a borderline red flag for an inside linebacker."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kenny Young","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":253,"college":"Notre Dame","college_abbrivation":"ND","pre_draft":"Though his short shuttle time (4.23 seconds) is outstanding for a tight end, Smythe is not fast enough to run by linebackers and not a threat after the catch. He grades out as a potential No. 3 blocking tight end who needs to contribute on special teams to stick."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Durham Smythe","year":2018,"height":71,"weight":202,"college":"Texas A&M","college_abbrivation":"TA&M","pre_draft":"Watts is an aggressive run defender who appears to have the range to cover a deep half, but he wasn't as effective in coverage in 2017 as in 2016, and his combine performance was underwhelming. He grades out as a No. 3 safety who contributes on special teams."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Armani Watts","year":2018,"height":69,"weight":184,"college":"Pittsburgh","college_abbrivation":"PITT","pre_draft":"Maddox is a quick-twitch corner with the burst and balance to blanket receivers. He has above-average recovery speed and the tools to become an above-average nickel corner with the toughness to hold his own against the run."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Avonte Maddox","year":2018,"height":69,"weight":198,"college":"Southern Mississippi","college_abbrivation":"USM","pre_draft":"Smith's pass-catching ability out of the backfield gives him a shot of making a 53-man roster as a reserve running back."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ito Smith","year":2018,"height":79,"weight":311,"college":"Florida State","college_abbrivation":"FSU","pre_draft":"Leonard moved from defensive end to right tackle in 2016. He's an athletic positional blocker who grades out as a developmental reserve tackle."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Rick Leonard","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":280,"college":"NC State","college_abbrivation":"NCST","pre_draft":"Street grades out as a reserve NFL edge defender who lacks a true fit on defense and will need to contribute on special teams to stick."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kentavius Street","year":2018,"height":78,"weight":306,"college":"NC State","college_abbrivation":"NCST","pre_draft":"Richardson has the the natural tools to quickly develop into a No. 3 swing tackle and eventually an effective NFL starter on the right side, making him an intriguing option in a weak tackles class."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Will Richardson","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":251,"college":"Florida State","college_abbrivation":"FSU","pre_draft":"Naturally gifted with explosive traits, Sweat produced elite results at the combine, but his production does not match his testing. He has a lot of raw ability, will be a 21-year old rookie and grades out as a rotational edge defender with enough upside to develop into a starter."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Josh Sweat","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":228,"college":"Arizona State","college_abbrivation":"ASU","pre_draft":"Ballage has an outstanding combination of size, speed and lower-body explosion, but he also lacks some elusiveness as a runner, his vision is inconsistent, and his pass-blocking technique needs work. He might be best-suited to serve as a hybrid RB/slot-WR, similar to Christian McCaffrey's role with the Panthers as a rookie."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kalen Ballage","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":218,"college":"New Mexico State","college_abbrivation":"NMSU","pre_draft":"Scott is fast enough to threaten vertically but doesn't have the second gear to get behind NFL corners or pull away after the catch. He's a big target with the potential to develop into an effective zone buster and productive red zone weapon."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jaleel Scott","year":2018,"height":75,"weight":207,"college":"Missouri","college_abbrivation":"MIZ","pre_draft":"Moore grades out as a sub-package receiver with the potential to develop into an effective No. 2. There are concerns about his combine 40, the offense he played in at Missouri and his 2014 suspension, bringing his grade down."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"J'Mon Moore","year":2018,"height":69,"weight":205,"college":"Fordham","college_abbrivation":"FOR","pre_draft":"Edmonds is a twitchy runner at his best pressing the line and bouncing back or to the outside. He makes defenders miss in the hole and in space, but isn't much of a threat to pull away and grades out as a No. 3 change-of-pace back who potentially returns kickoffs."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chase Edmonds","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":283,"college":"Stephen F. Austin","college_abbrivation":"SFA","pre_draft":"Franklin-Myers is a big bodied defensive end whose length (32 7/8-inch arms) is a borderline red flag for a defensive end with his size, but he has above-average initial quickness and runs well for size."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"John Franklin-Meyers","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":235,"college":"Ole Miss","college_abbrivation":"MISS","pre_draft":"Haynes is a relentless pass-rusher and disruptive run-defender with good size, length and speed for an off-the-line LB. However, he's a college DE whose short shuttle (4.45 seconds) is a red flag. He'll need to contribute on special teams as he tries to grow into a role."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Marquis Haynes","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":244,"college":"Stanford","college_abbrivation":"STAN","pre_draft":"Schultz caught 55 passes for 555 yards and five TDs in three seasons. He has the potential to develop into a reliable check-down option, but there are concerns about his ability to hold up as an in-line blocker."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dalton Schultz","year":2018}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cole Madison","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":313,"college":"Washington State","college_abbrivation":"WSU","pre_draft":"Highly efficient in pass protection, Madison is light on his feet with very good lateral agility to mirror, but is not as effective as a run-blocker. He could convert to guard but will need to get stronger to anchor against NFL pass-rushers."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"RJ McIntosh","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":286,"college":"Miami","college_abbrivation":"MIAMI","pre_draft":"McIntosh flashes the ability to disrupt plays in the backfield. He also has effective swim and spin moves but doesn't have elite first-step quickness or closing speed for a three technique and projects as a rotational 4-3 DT or 3-4 DE with some upside."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Mo Hurst","year":2018,"height":73,"weight":292,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Hurst has the quick hands and explosive first step to disrupt plays in the backfield despite being an undersized defensive tackle with short arms. He has all the tools to be a productive pass-rusher and is expected to emerge as an effective starting three-technique or nose tackle in a 4-3 scheme."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Shaquem Griffin","year":2018,"height":72,"weight":227,"college":"UCF","college_abbrivation":"UCF","pre_draft":"Griffin has an outstanding motor and elite first-step quickness as an edge rusher. He does have physical limitations due to his left hand amputation -- including getting off blocks and wrapping up as a tackler -- but he's fast, athletic and instinctive enough to contribute on special teams and as a sub-package defender in the NFL."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"D.J. Reed","year":2018,"height":69,"weight":186,"college":"Kansas State","college_abbrivation":"KSU","pre_draft":"Reed flashes above-average quickness and balance in underneath man and reads routes and anticipates breaks in off and zone coverage. He's a ball hawk and fast enough to run with most receivers but has just average recovery burst."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ja'Whaun Bentley","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":252,"college":"Purdue","college_abbrivation":"PUR","pre_draft":"Bentley is a powerful interior run-stopper with the size and strength to help clog up the middle when teams run inside. He takes too long to get off some blocks, but he has the upper body strength to improve in this area. He projects as a two-down linebacker with limitations in coverage at this point."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Justin Watson","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":215,"college":"Pennsylvania","college_abbrivation":"PENN","pre_draft":"Watson is a big receiver with an excellent catching radius. He tested better than expected at his pro day, where he ran in the 4.4s with an outstanding 10-yard split and had an outstanding vertical jump (40 inches). He didn't run great routes, but he made some impressive catches the week of the Senior Bowl."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Bilal Nichols","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":306,"college":"Delaware","college_abbrivation":"DEL","pre_draft":"Nichols pulled a hamstring at the combine but has the length and upper-body strength to stack and shed blocks as a two-gap run defender. He grades out as a rotational 3-4 DE or NT with starter potential but doesn't offer much as a pass-rusher at this point."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tre Flowers","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":202,"college":"Oklahoma State","college_abbrivation":"OKST","pre_draft":"Flowers has the instincts and range to cover a deep half, but is a lean, high-cut safety who lacks the skills to regularly match up with slot receivers and tight ends. He grades out as a backup free safety who makes his biggest impact on special teams."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Micah Kiser","year":2018,"height":72,"weight":238,"college":"Virginia","college_abbrivation":"UVA","pre_draft":"Kiser is a sound tackler with the motor to make more plays in pursuit than linebackers with similar top-end speed. He projects as a rotational MLB, WILB or SLB who makes his biggest contributions on special teams."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Marcus Allen","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":215,"college":"Penn State","college_abbrivation":"PSU","pre_draft":"Allen doesn't have ideal size or length for a box safety and misses the occasional open-field tackle but is still an above-average run-stopper. He projects as a reserve who contributes in select situations but is unlikely to develop into a starter."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Michael Dickson","year":2018,"height":75,"weight":205,"college":"Texas","college_abbrivation":"TEX","pre_draft":"Dickson is an Australian who played Australian rules football in high school and didn't move to the United States until the summer of 2015. He grades out as a potential All-Pro punter."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Genard Avery","year":2018,"height":73,"weight":248,"college":"Memphis","college_abbrivation":"MEM","pre_draft":"Avery has an excellent blend of size and top-end speed. He also ran an outstanding three-cone (6.90) at the combine but he's better defending the run than he is in coverage."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Davontae Harris","year":2018,"height":71,"weight":205,"college":"Illinois State","college_abbrivation":"ILST","pre_draft":"Harris is a confident player with good speed and size in addition to adequate length. He's versatile with some experience at free safety and was very good on special teams. He has smaller hands and he doesn't project as a playmaker in the NFL."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dane Cruikshank","year":2018,"height":73,"weight":209,"college":"Arizona","college_abbrivation":"ARIZ","pre_draft":"Cruikshank is a big corner with shorter arms and very good speed. He's physical and smooth, but he's not twitchy and has adequate ball skills. Football character is a concern for some scouts."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tyrell Crosby","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":309,"college":"Oregon","college_abbrivation":"ORE","pre_draft":"Crosby is a high-level run-blocker with good initial quickness and the power to consistently get movement. He is tough to get around and shows a solid anchor against power rushers. He's a good player who projects as a No. 3 swing tackle early in his career, and is talented enough to develop into a solid starter -- likely at right tackle."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Siran Neal","year":2018,"height":72,"weight":206,"college":"Jacksonville State","college_abbrivation":"JVST","pre_draft":"Neal is a versatile defensive back with experience playing safety and corner. He's an above-average tackler who does a nice job of stepping up in run support and has the potential to develop into a core special-teams contributor."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Scott Quessenberry","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":315,"college":"UCLA","college_abbrivation":"UCLA","pre_draft":"Quessenberry has good size and ample experience at center and guard. He doesn't consistently drive defenders off the line and is not a great athlete but has a solid combination of size, initial striking power and toughness."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Troy Fumagalli","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":247,"college":"Wisconsin","college_abbrivation":"WIS","pre_draft":"Fumagalli is a limited athlete, but he has worked hard to develop into a productive player. He is a crafty short-to-intermediate route runner with excellent ball skills, and he continues to improve as a blocker."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tyler Conklin","year":2018,"height":75,"weight":254,"college":"Central Michigan","college_abbrivation":"CMU","pre_draft":"Conklin's size and ability to adjust to back-shoulder throws make him a tough matchup when he lines up on the outside. Conklin grades out as a versatile tight end with the frame and athletic ability to create matchup problems but has average top-end speed and is a below-average blocker."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Andrew Brown","year":2018,"height":75,"weight":296,"college":"Virginia","college_abbrivation":"UVA","pre_draft":"Brown recorded 84 tackles, 23.5 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks over the past two seasons. He projects as a valuable reserve with the ability to provide quality depth regardless of the front and could develop into a serviceable starter."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Daurice Fountain","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":209,"college":"Northern Iowa","college_abbrivation":"UNI","pre_draft":"Fountain is an underrated talent who was not invited to the combine. He has good size and speed to go with long arms (34 inches) and big mitts (10 1/8 inches). He is raw, but has explosive traits and shows the potential to develop into a vertical threat as a No. 3 or No. 4 WR in the NFL."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Obo Okoronkwo","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":253,"college":"Oklahoma","college_abbrivation":"OKLA","pre_draft":"Okoronkwo is undersized with average arm length and below-average speed. Although he was productive in college, he grades out as an NFL backup who will need to refine his skills to carve out a niche as a situational edge rusher."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jermaine Carter","year":2018,"height":72,"weight":237,"college":"Maryland","college_abbrivation":"MD","pre_draft":"Carter is a two-time team captain who led Maryland in tackles the past three seasons. He's rangy and has the potential to develop into a core special teams player, but he's undersized with short arms."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jordan Lasley","year":2018,"height":73,"weight":203,"college":"UCLA","college_abbrivation":"UCLA","pre_draft":"A two-year starter, Lasley has a good feel as an open-field runner, generates a lot of yards after catch and flashes the ability to make really difficult catches. His immaturity and behavior issues are concerns, but on the field, he can be a difference-making starter in the NFL, especially as a vertical receiver."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tim Settle","year":2018,"height":75,"weight":329,"college":"Virginia Tech","college_abbrivation":"VT","pre_draft":"Settle is a less freakishly gifted version of Dontari Poe with limited experience (27 college games) and is still a bit raw, but he has shown versatility. When he's in good shape, he's a wide-bodied run-plugger with unique agility and power for his size."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Natrell Jamerson","year":2018,"height":71,"weight":201,"college":"Wisconsin","college_abbrivation":"WIS","pre_draft":"Jamerson is a good athlete with some upside as a free safety. He only has 15 career starts and his development was stunted by his stints at WR and CB, as well as missing six games in 2016 due to a leg injury. But he has enough size, athleticism, speed and toughness to contribute immediately on special teams while working to find a niche as a sub-package contributor on defense."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jaylen Samuels","year":2018,"height":72,"weight":225,"college":"NC State","college_abbrivation":"NCST","pre_draft":"Samuels projects as a versatile fullback/H-Back/running back type with the ability to move-block, contribute as a pass-catcher and also handle some short-yardage carries. He's an above-average route runner."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Wyatt Teller","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":301,"college":"Virginia Tech","college_abbrivation":"VT","pre_draft":"Teller flashes the ability to drive defenders, gets set quickly and anchors well in pass protection. He does have some problems mirroring and grades out as an above-average reserve guard with the potential to become an adequate starter."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Daniel Carlson","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":213,"college":"Auburn","college_abbrivation":"AUB","pre_draft":"Carlson broke the SEC career scoring record in 2017 and connected on 92 of his 114 field goal attempts at Auburn. He's coming off a disappointing season, but he has the leg strength to develop into an above-average NFL kicker if he's able to bounce back."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jamarco Jones","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":299,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Jones is athletic enough to mirror and strong enough to anchor, but needs to increase his strength, fill out his frame and refine his technique. His long arms make up for his lack of ideal height, and he has the athleticism to develop into a starting left tackle."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jordan Wilkins","year":2018,"height":73,"weight":216,"college":"Ole Miss","college_abbrivation":"MISS","pre_draft":"Wilkins is a patient runner with a good feel for cutback lanes. He has the foot speed and lateral quickness to bounce between gaps. He flashes above-average ball skills, but he's not a big-play threat after the catch and has room to improve as a pass-blocker."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Darius Phillips","year":2018,"height":70,"weight":193,"college":"Western Michigan","college_abbrivation":"WMU","pre_draft":"Phillips was a three-year starter who had 12 career interceptions, including five he returned for touchdowns. He has the potential to develop into an effective No. 3 corner if he gets stronger against the run, and he's also one of the most dangerous kick returners in this class."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Mike White","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":224,"college":"Western Kentucky","college_abbrivation":"WKU","pre_draft":"White has prototypical size with a big arm, and when his footwork is correct, he can be an accurate passer to all three levels. However, he's a slow processor with marginal mobility. He grades out as an NFL backup with some upside."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"JK Scott","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":207,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Scott gets excellent hang time on his kicks and does a good job of pinning teams deep. He grades out as an above-average punter with the ability to kick off, hold on place kicks and fill in at place kicker in an emergency."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Johnny Townsend","year":2018,"height":73,"weight":209,"college":"Florida","college_abbrivation":"FLA","pre_draft":"Townsend catches the ball and gets his punts off quickly. He has the leg strength to flip the field and tends to get good hang times. He flashes the ability to rugby-style kick and is a self-motivator with a professional work ethic."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Marquez Valdes-Scantling","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":206,"college":"South Florida","college_abbrivation":"USF","pre_draft":"Valdes-Scantling has the second gear to run down the deep ball and take the top off the coverage. He grades out as a sub-package receiver with the size-speed combination to add a vertical threat to an offense."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Damion Ratley","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":193,"college":"Texas A&M","college_abbrivation":"TA&M","pre_draft":"Ratley is a community college transfer who caught just 47 passes over the past three seasons with 30 catches coming in 2017, but he also averaged 23.1 yards per catch last season and has big-play ability. He had an outstanding pro day where he ran a sub 4.4 40 with an outstanding 10-yard split and recorded an outstanding broad jump."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"John Kelly","year":2018,"height":70,"weight":216,"college":"Tennessee","college_abbrivation":"TENN","pre_draft":"Kelly is a tough downhill runner who regularly picks up yards after initial contact and looks to deliver the blow at the end of runs. There are concerns regarding his subpar 40 (4.64 seconds at pro day), maturity and production, but there's a lot to like about his running style."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Duke Ejiofor","year":2018,"height":75,"weight":267,"college":"Wake Forest","college_abbrivation":"WAKE","pre_draft":"Ejiofor has the size and length to set the edge, but he's not a physical tone-setter. He is a crafty and productive pass-rusher who grades out as a rotational backup LDE with the versatility to kick inside on passing downs."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Christian Sam","year":2018,"height":73,"weight":244,"college":"Arizona State","college_abbrivation":"ASU","pre_draft":"Sam is a powerful tackler who has the lateral quickness, balance and active hands to slip blockers in tight spaces. However, he gets manipulated by QBs and his route recognition is below average. He grades out as a backup who contributes on special teams."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Parry Nickerson","year":2018,"height":70,"weight":182,"college":"Tulane","college_abbrivation":"TULN","pre_draft":"Nickerson is a playmaker with above-average ball skills even though his hands (8 1/4-inch hand span) are almost an inch smaller than average. His size is a concern and he takes too long to disengage, but he's an above-average tackler who chases the run with good effort."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Folorunso Fatukasi","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":318,"college":"UConn","college_abbrivation":"CONN","pre_draft":"Fatukasi is an alpha leader with a good work ethic who overpowers blockers and flashes as a pass-rusher. He is a little inconsistent but grades out as a future starting 3-4 DE, 4-3 NT or 3-4 NT based on his tape and testing."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kylie Fitts","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":263,"college":"Utah","college_abbrivation":"UTAH","pre_draft":"Fitts has intriguing first-step quickness and closing speed, but his inability to stay heathy appears to have stunted his growth over the past two seasons. He grades out as a high risk/high reward rotational end or outside linebacker in a 3-4 system."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chris Campbell","year":2018,"height":73,"weight":195,"college":"Penn State","college_abbrivation":"PSU","pre_draft":"Campbell isn't the most fluid or explosive corner in this class, and his lack of ideal starting experience is a concern. But he has the frame, length and enough top-end speed to develop into an effective press corner, making him an intriguing prospect."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Sam Jones","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":290,"college":"Arizona State","college_abbrivation":"ASU","pre_draft":"Jones is at his best on move blocks, as he lacks the core strength to drive defenders off the line and is not a good fit for power-based run scheme. He is athletic enough to develop into a good backup interior lineman for a zone-heavy scheme, but he needs to add bulk and get stronger."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Marcell Harris","year":2018,"height":73,"weight":216,"college":"Florida","college_abbrivation":"FLA","pre_draft":"Harris played sparingly as a reserve safety and contributed on special teams before racking up a team-high 73 tackles in 2016. Unfortunately, he tore his Achilles in July and missed the 2017 season. He's an in-the-box safety who, when healthy, is good enough on special teams to push for a roster spot."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Deon Cain","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":202,"college":"Clemson","college_abbrivation":"CLEM","pre_draft":"Testing -- his three-cone time (6.75 seconds) is outstanding for a receiver -- suggests Cain has the potential to develop above-average separation skills. He has borderline outstanding top-end speed, tracks the deep ball well and is a threat to take the top off the coverage."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jake Martin","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":236,"college":"Temple","college_abbrivation":"TEM","pre_draft":"Martin is a true junior and collegiate defensive end who had eight sacks and 11 tackles for loss last season. At 236 pounds with 32 5/8-inch arms, he projects as an outside linebacker in the NFL. He has the speed and athletic ability to make the transition."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ray-Ray McCloud","year":2018,"height":70,"weight":190,"college":"Clemson","college_abbrivation":"CLEM","pre_draft":"McCloud is undersized, has had problems staying healthy and must grow as a route runner. However, he has the quickness and toughness to make plays over the middle and grades out as a No. 4 or No. 5 slot receiver who could compete as a return man."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Simeon Thomas","year":2018,"height":75,"weight":190,"college":"Louisiana","college_abbrivation":"ULL","pre_draft":"Thomas possesses a rare combination of height, length and top-end speed. He had a ridiculous 11-foot, 3-inch broad jump at his pro day. He's a developmental prospect who isn't a playmaker at this point."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kamrin Moore","year":2018,"height":71,"weight":202,"college":"Boston College","college_abbrivation":"BC","pre_draft":"Moore displays quick feet, adequate hip fluidity, and shows good burst out of pedal, but has below-average ball skills and just two career interceptions. He has the instincts, cover skills and toughness to develop into a quality nickel corner in the NFL."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"DeShon Elliott","year":2018,"height":73,"weight":210,"college":"Texas","college_abbrivation":"TEX","pre_draft":"Elliott is an in-the-box type of safety who is very active against the run but needs to be protected in coverage. He grades out as a reserve safety who will need to increase his value with contributions on special teams."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dylan Cantrell","year":2018,"height":75,"weight":226,"college":"Texas Tech","college_abbrivation":"TTU","pre_draft":"Cantrell is a big-bodied possession receiver with impressive instincts as a route runner and very good ball skills. His lack of fluidity and top-end speed limits his big-play potential, and he grades out as a No. 3 or No. 4 slot receiver who will need to contribute on special teams to stick."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jamil Demby","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":335,"college":"Maine","college_abbrivation":"MAINE","pre_draft":"Demby played tackle in college, but isn't quite long or athletic enough to play there in the NFL and had a harder time protecting the edge the week of the Senior Bowl than he did on tape. He could spend time on a practice squad."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chris Covington","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":245,"college":"Indiana","college_abbrivation":"IND","pre_draft":"Covington moved from linebacker to quarterback during the 2014 preseason and later tore an ACL. He moved back to linebacker in the spring of 2015 and broke out in 2017. He gets engulfed and takes too long to get off some block, but he flashes good instincts and the ability to stack tight ends. He also has the frame and enough length to improve."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Russell Gage","year":2018,"height":72,"weight":183,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Gage is a team captain and special teams ace who is one of the best kickoff and punt cover players in this class. He has adequate size and very good top-end speed. He's also a solid route runner with reliable hands."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Sebastian Joseph","year":2018,"height":75,"weight":299,"college":"Rutgers","college_abbrivation":"RUTG","pre_draft":"Joseph is long, has above-average first-step quickness and runs well for his size."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tremon Smith","year":2018,"height":71,"weight":183,"college":"Central Arkansas","college_abbrivation":"UCA","pre_draft":"Smith doesn't have ideal length and he needs to refine his technique but his speed, ball production and ability to help out in the return game make him an intriguing prospect."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Shaun Dion Hamilton","year":2018,"height":72,"weight":228,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Durability has been a problem for Hamilton, who played sparingly on Alabama's defense but has contributed on special teams. Lacks length and size but has good strength, quickness and athleticism."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kahlil McKenzie","year":2018,"height":75,"weight":314,"college":"Tennessee","college_abbrivation":"TENN","pre_draft":"McKenzie displays above-average first-step quickness and the ability to knock blockers back on contact. But he doesn't push the pocket, doesn't counter well and takes too long to close rushing the passer."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Luke Falk","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":215,"college":"Washington State","college_abbrivation":"WSU","pre_draft":"Falk has NFL-starter potential. He's a tall, lean rhythm passer with very good anticipation, accuracy, and pocket presence. He has excellent football intelligence and intriguing tools to develop for teams that use a timing-based system."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Foyesade Oluokun","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":229,"college":"Yale","college_abbrivation":"YALE","pre_draft":"Oluokun is an undersized linebacker who recorded 271 tackles in 42 games at Yale. He has outstanding top-end speed and could move to safety, where he briefly lined up in 2013. He missed most of the 2015 season with an injury."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Boston Scott","year":2018,"height":67,"weight":197,"college":"Louisiana Tech","college_abbrivation":"LT","post_draft":"Scott rushed for 1,040 yards and eight touchdowns last season. He's an undersized back with very good top-end speed and changes directions well, but he doesn't have great power, is a small target in the passing game and isn't big or strong enough to regularly hold up in pass protection."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jack Cichy","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":238,"college":"Wisconsin","college_abbrivation":"WIS","pre_draft":"Cichy is not very fast, but he's a tough player with great football intelligence and leadership skills. When healthy, he grades out as a potential starting linebacker in the NFL who can contribute immediately on special teams."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tanner Lee","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":218,"college":"Nebraska","college_abbrivation":"NEB","pre_draft":"Lee has NFL arm strength, but he's highly erratic, and his career TD-to-INT ratio (46-37) is a red flag. His checkered medical history and inconsistency at the Senior Bowl did little to ease concerns, but he has an NFL frame with the tools to become an effective backup."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Trenton Cannon","year":2018,"height":70,"weight":185,"college":"Virginia State","college_abbrivation":"VIR","pre_draft":"Cannon has the burst to turn the corner, the lateral quickness to make defenders miss and the second gear to pull away when he gets a seam. He's a decisive between-the-tackles runner with the balance to break initial contact. He's a threat after the catch and returned two kickoffs for touchdowns last year. He eased concerns about playing at the Division II level with an excellent pro day workout highlighted by a 4.4-second 40, 38.5-inch vertical and 10-foot, 9-inch broad jump."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Trevon Young","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":258,"college":"Louisville","college_abbrivation":"LOU","pre_draft":"When healthy, Young has outstanding burst and athleticism as a pass-rusher with explosive first-step quickness, speed to threaten the edge and an excellent closing burst. He has NFL-starter potential if he returns to form, which is why his medicals will play such a major role in his draft stock."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Matt Pryor","year":2018,"height":79,"weight":358,"college":"TCU","college_abbrivation":"TCU","pre_draft":"Pryor has a massive frame with adequate mobility and long arms. He has flown under the radar, but is a huge right tackle or guard prospect with the potential to develop into an NFL starter despite not receiving a combine invitation."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Equanimeous St. Brown","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":214,"college":"Notre Dame","college_abbrivation":"ND","pre_draft":"St. Brown has the speed to threaten vertically and the toughness to make plays over the middle. He grades out as a future starter who contributes as a slot receiver while he develops."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cedrick Wilson","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":188,"college":"Boise State","college_abbrivation":"BSU","pre_draft":"Wilson is an above-average vertical threat with a knack for making one-on-one plays downfield. He shows good quickness and open-field instincts and grades out as a sub-package slot receiver who could become an adequate No. 2."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cornell Armstrong","year":2018,"height":71,"weight":183,"college":"Southern Mississippi","college_abbrivation":"USM","pre_draft":"Armstrong's length (30 1/8-inch arms) is a red flag for a corner, and he's not a ball hawk, but he has average size and above-average top-end speed."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Braxton Berrios","year":2018,"height":69,"weight":184,"college":"Miami","college_abbrivation":"MIAMI","pre_draft":"Berrios, who emerged as a full-time starter as a senior in 2017, is undersized but has the change-of-direction skills and enough burst to separate from man coverage. He's also willing to do the dirty work over the middle, where he'll need to make his living in the NFL."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jordan Thomas","year":2018,"height":78,"weight":265,"college":"Mississippi State","college_abbrivation":"MSST","pre_draft":"Thomas has a basketball background and an intriguing skill set. He was moved outside to receiver out of necessity in 2017, but the reality is he's an in-line tight end prospect. He has some splash plays on tape that draw you in, but there's not enough consistency to his game."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Greg Senat","year":2018,"height":78,"weight":302,"college":"Wagner","college_abbrivation":"WAG","pre_draft":"Senat, who played four years of basketball at Wagner, played tight end for two years in high school and offensive tackle for two years in college. He's raw and needs to work on his technique, most notably his footwork in the run game. But he has the length (34 7/8-inch arms) and athletic ability to develop into an above-average pass blocker and effective run blocker."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Colby Gossett","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":315,"college":"Appalachian State","college_abbrivation":"APP","pre_draft":"Gossett is a powerful drive blocker with a nasty disposition and the ability to move defenders off the ball. He grades out as a reserve guard with some upside but will have to play with better balance and develop as a hand-fighter to reach his potential."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Peter Kalambayi","year":2018,"height":75,"weight":252,"college":"Stanford","college_abbrivation":"STAN","pre_draft":"Kalambayi is an above-average tackler with good length and excellent top-end speed for a 3-4 OLB, but he needs to improve his ability to get off blocks."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Bradley Bozeman","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":317,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Coachable with a great work ethic, Bozeman is a big, strong college center who might fit better at guard in the NFL. He's a classic overachiever who is unlikely to develop into an NFL starter and must show versatility to make it in the NFL."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Azeem Victor","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":240,"college":"Washington","college_abbrivation":"WASH","pre_draft":"Victor was once a promising prospect that we thought was capable of developing into a starting NFL linebacker. However, things started to fall apart when he was injured against USC in 2016. He became overweight and out of shape, and was suspended twice during the 2017 season (once for a DUI charge) and lost his starting job."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Keishawn Bierria","year":2018,"height":72,"weight":230,"college":"Washington","college_abbrivation":"WASH","pre_draft":"Bierria is undersized and has some athletic/speed limitations. He's a team leader who loves the game and grades out as a reserve NFL WLB or WILB and will need to contribute on special teams to make a roster."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ade Aruna","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":262,"college":"Tulane","college_abbrivation":"TULN","pre_draft":"Aruna tested exceptionally well, as his arm length (34 inches), top-end speed and vertical (38.5 inches) are all outstanding for a defensive end who weighs less than 265 pounds, but his tape and production don't match up with the talent. He grades out as a developmental edge defender with a high ceiling but isn't ready to make an immediate impact and is coming off a disappointing senior season."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Danny Etling","year":2018,"height":75,"weight":222,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Etling has an NFL frame with a professional work ethic and above-average arm strength. He grades out a developmental backup who is a ways away from effectively running a pro-style offense."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Alex Mcgough","year":2018,"height":75,"weight":212,"college":"Florida Intl","college_abbrivation":"FIU","pre_draft":"McGough is a four-year starter who threw for 9,091 yards and 65 touchdowns at Florida International. He's a good athlete with a good frame, though his hands (9 1/8 inches) are on the smaller side. His 30:19 touchdown-to-interception ratio over the past two seasons isn't ideal."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Matthew Adams","year":2018,"height":72,"weight":240,"college":"Houston","college_abbrivation":"HOU","pre_draft":"Adams is a two-year starter and alpha leader with excellent football character. He's an undersized linebacker with short arms but has excellent upper body strength and good straight-line speed."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jermaine Kelly","year":2018,"height":72,"weight":191,"college":"San Jose State","college_abbrivation":"SJSU","pre_draft":"Kelly is a Washington transfer who recorded 53 tackles, one interception and 12 pass breakups in 12 starts last year. He's tall with average top-end speed, but his short shuttle (4.68) is a glaring red flag for a corner prospect."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jullian Taylor","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":294,"college":"Temple","college_abbrivation":"TEM","pre_draft":"Taylor had had some problems staying healthy and he started only eight games at Temple. He's undersized but has very good length, above-average upper body strength, a quick first step and closes well for his size."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Javon Wims","year":2018,"height":75,"weight":215,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Wims is a big possession receiver with a large catch radius and soft hands. A late bloomer, he emerged as Georgia's top pass-catcher as a senior and grades out as a reserve with enough size and ball skills to push for a roster spot if he can add value on special teams."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Devante Downs","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":252,"college":"California","college_abbrivation":"CAL","pre_draft":"Downs finished his senior season with 65 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, three sacks and two interceptions even though he missed five-plus games with a season-ending injury. He's big and strong enough to develop into an effective between-the-tackles run-stopper."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"David Williams","year":2018,"height":72,"weight":226,"college":"Arkansas","college_abbrivation":"ARK","pre_draft":"Williams is a big back and graduate transfer from South Carolina who led Arkansas in rushing yards with 656 and rushing touchdowns with eight last year. He ran well for his size at the Arkansas pro day, but he doesn't have great initial quickness."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Quentin Poling","year":2018,"height":72,"weight":234,"college":"Ohio","college_abbrivation":"OHIO","pre_draft":"Poling is a four-year starter and team captain who played through injuries at Ohio. He has average length and size in addition to outstanding top-end speed and his 6.88 pro day three-cone time is a remarkable time for a linebacker."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Marcell Ateman","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":216,"college":"Oklahoma State","college_abbrivation":"OKST","pre_draft":"Ateman is a massive target with a wide catch radius, and he makes plays on 50-50 balls. He could develop into an effective No. 2 in an offense that values size over quickness, but his top-end speed is a red flag."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jason Sanders","year":2018,"height":71,"weight":184,"college":"New Mexico","college_abbrivation":"UNM","pre_draft":"Sanders has been up and down. He had by far his best season in 2016, when he connected on 12 of his 13 field goal attempts. But he has a strong leg and can handle kickoff duties."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Leon Jacobs","year":2018,"height":73,"weight":246,"college":"Wisconsin","college_abbrivation":"WIS","pre_draft":"Jacobs spent most of his career as a standout special-teams player, which is where he probably will make his biggest impact early in his NFL career. If given enough time and good coaching, he could develop into a defensive contributor as a versatile linebacker."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Travin Howard","year":2018,"height":71,"weight":211,"college":"TCU","college_abbrivation":"TCU","pre_draft":"Howard is the first player in TCU history to lead the team in tackles for three consecutive seasons, and he topped the 100 mark in all three. At 211 pounds, he's vastly undersized for a linebacker and has short arms. He ran a 4.56 at his pro day and that's fast enough to consider moving him to safety."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"James Looney","year":2018,"height":75,"weight":287,"college":"California","college_abbrivation":"CAL","pre_draft":"Looney is a disruptive run defender with the first-step quickness and active hands to make plays in the backfield. Position fit is a concern. His arms (32 inches) are 1.5 inches shorter than average for a defensive end, and offensive tackles have some success getting into his frame. His vertical jump (35.5 inches) and short shuttle (4.37) are outstanding, plus he has a quick 10-yard (1.67). However, he's more than 21 pounds lighter than the five-year combine average for defensive tackles."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jordan Mailata","year":2018,"height":80,"weight":346,"college":"Australia","college_abbrivation":"Australia","pre_draft":"Mailata is a professional rugby league player attempting to transition to football. At 6-8 and 346 pounds with 35.5-inch arms, he's an above-average athlete with good upper body strength."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Andre Smith","year":2018,"height":72,"weight":235,"college":"North Carolina","college_abbrivation":"UNC","pre_draft":"Smith is a tight-hipped but fast inside linebacker prospect with average size and long arms. He has good instincts and should be a thumper in the run game. Two concerns are durability (coming off season-ending knee injury) and coverage limitations."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Zaire Franklin","year":2018,"height":72,"weight":239,"college":"Syracuse","college_abbrivation":"SYR","pre_draft":"Franklin is the second three-time captain in the history of Syracuse football, and he started every game over the past three seasons. He has shorter arms but outstanding top-end speed and upper body strength."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Bo Scarbrough","year":2018,"height":73,"weight":228,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"A big back with good top-end speed for his size, Scarbrough runs behind his pads and his balance-on-contact is outstanding. He's a pick-and-slide runner who bounces off a lot of tackles, rarely taking negative runs, and he has shown a nose for the sticks and the end zone, with a high percentage of his carries resulting in first downs or scores."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Nick Bawden","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":245,"college":"San Diego State","college_abbrivation":"SDSU","pre_draft":"Bawden is an aggressive lead blocker who seeks out contact and gets good initial pop. He's an above-average pass-blocker who shows good awareness and does an above-average job of staying in front of his assignments. He's a reliable check down who catches the ball well."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Zach Sieler","year":2018,"height":78,"weight":290,"college":"Ferris State","college_abbrivation":"FER","pre_draft":"Sieler faces a steep learning curve as an underclassman jumping from Division II to the NFL, but his tape is impressive. He grades out as a developmental scheme-versatile defensive end with good upside. He's an effective two-gap run-defender with the length (33 .75-inch arms) and strength to press blockers off his frame. He locates and tracks the ball well. He also slips blocks and makes plays in the backfield."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Hunter Bradley","year":2018,"height":75,"weight":241,"college":"Mississippi State","college_abbrivation":"MSST","pre_draft":"Bradley is an accurate deep snapper who earned a scholarship in the fall of 2016. He sustained a season-ending injury early in the 2015 season."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Richie James","year":2018,"height":70,"weight":185,"college":"Middle Tennessee","college_abbrivation":"MTSU","pre_draft":"James is a redshirt junior who battled injuries in 2017 and played in only five games. He's an undersized receiver who dropped too many passes, but he has good top-end speed."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Greg Stroman","year":2018,"height":71,"weight":182,"college":"Virginia Tech","college_abbrivation":"VT","pre_draft":"Stroman has above-average ball skills and top-end speed, plus he returned four punts for touchdowns at Virginia Tech. His length (29 7/8-inch arms) is a red flag for corners. He's light and a below-average run defender."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kendrick Norton","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":312,"college":"Miami","college_abbrivation":"MIAMI","pre_draft":"Norton has the frame and enough quickness and strength to become an effective interior run-stuffer, but he tires quickly and might be carrying too much weight. He is a gap-plugger who grades out as a base NT in a 4-3 or 3-4 front."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Keion Crossen","year":2018,"height":69,"weight":178,"college":"Western Carolina","college_abbrivation":"WCU","pre_draft":"Crossen is undersized and raw, but he has excellent movement skills and tested well at Wake Forest's pro day where he ran a 4.33 40 and a 4.01 short shuttle."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Justin Lawler","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":265,"college":"SMU","college_abbrivation":"SMU","pre_draft":"Lawler is a three-year starter who is relentless chasing the run and rushing the passer. But his top-end speed, vertical and arm length are all red flags, and he might not have the raw tools to succeed in the NFL."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Will Clapp","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":314,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Clapp has had surgeries to repair a sports hernia, a labrum injury in his hip and a shoulder injury. He looked like a natural in his first season lining up at center, but his medical history, length and short shuttle time (4.92 seconds) raise questions about his ability to succeed in the NFL."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Joshua Frazier","year":2018,"height":75,"weight":321,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Frazier recorded 27 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and one sack over the past three seasons. But making plays isn't his game. He's a massive space-eater with the size and length to stack blockers and bolster a team's run defense."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Logan Cooke","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":237,"college":"Mississippi State","college_abbrivation":"MSST","pre_draft":"Cooke is a big punter with enough leg strength to flip the field as a punter and drive the ball out of the end zone on kickoffs."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kendall Donnerson","year":2018,"height":75,"weight":247,"college":"Southeast Missouri State","college_abbrivation":"SEMO","pre_draft":"Donnerson possesses outstanding top-end speed and initial quickness in addition to good length. However, he should have dominated at the FCS level and his 2017 production doesn't match up with his natural ability."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Logan Woodside","year":2018,"height":73,"weight":213,"college":"Toledo","college_abbrivation":"TOL","pre_draft":"Woodside is an underrated prospect because he's coming from the MAC and has below-average size. He's a highly competitive and tough QB with fast eyes, good accuracy, above-average athleticism and adequate arm strength."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ryan Izzo","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":256,"college":"Florida State","college_abbrivation":"FSU","pre_draft":"Izzo caught 54 passes for 761 yards and six touchdowns in three full seasons. He's an aggressive blocker who struggles to separate and grades out as a No. 3 blocking tight end."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Justin Jackson","year":2018,"height":72,"weight":193,"college":"Northwestern","college_abbrivation":"NW","pre_draft":"Jackson is undersized and finished with 1,264 offensive touches, so there's legitimate concern regarding long-term durability. He grades out as an above average No. 3 change-of-pace back who can contribute as a pass-catcher on third down."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Rod Taylor","year":2018,"height":75,"weight":320,"college":"Ole Miss","college_abbrivation":"MISS","pre_draft":"Taylor is a versatile lineman with experience lining up at both tackle spots and guard, though he projects best at guard. He's a better pass-blocker than run-blocker at this point and needs to mature."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Auden Tate","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":228,"college":"Florida State","college_abbrivation":"FSU","pre_draft":"Tate is a massive target with rare length and the frame to box out defenders and come down with 50-50 balls. However, his timed top-end speed and vertical are both red flags."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Korey Cunningham","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":311,"college":"Cincinnati","college_abbrivation":"CIN","pre_draft":"Cunningham is a two-year starter and former tight end with good upside. He has adequate length and good upper body strength, plus his 10-yard split (1.75) and broad jump (9 feet, 11 inches) are outstanding results for an offensive tackle."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Austin Proehl","year":2018,"height":69,"weight":175,"college":"North Carolina","college_abbrivation":"UNC","pre_draft":"Proehl is an undersized receiver with a small catching radius and small hands. But he's quick and he changes directions well."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Trey Quinn","year":2018,"height":71,"weight":203,"college":"SMU","college_abbrivation":"SMU","pre_draft":"Quinn runs crisp, reliable routes, has the top-end speed to challenge vertically, and his ball skills are his best trait. A bit of an underrated prospect who works best out of the slot, he grades out as a potential No. 3 receiver with vertical speed and reliable hands."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kyler Murray","year":2019,"height":70,"weight":207,"college":"Oklahoma","college_abbrivation":"OKLA","pre_draft":"Murray is an aggressive playmaker with a strong arm, quick release and elite quickness, yet he is also a sound decision-maker who stays poised under pressure and isn't easily rattled by mistakes. He throws the ball accurately from a variety of arm angles and excels at making off-balance throws.","post_draft":"Arizona hired Kliff Kingsbury to fix the NFL's worst offense, and he has a reputation for developing young quarterbacks, most notably Patrick Mahomes at Texas Tech. While there's an argument for sticking with last year's first-round pick (Josh Rosen) with that in mind, giving Kingsbury the player who best fits his system makes more sense -- and Kingsbury has long been enamored with Murray's skill set. Kingsbury will adapt his offense to his quarterback, so the more dynamic the QB, the more dynamic the offense -- and Murray is the most dynamic QB in this class. Still, the offensive line needs to play better than it did last season for Murray to realize his considerable potential. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Nick Bosa","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":266,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Bosa is an outstanding run-defender and pass-rusher with good shock in his hands. He gets into the blockers' pads, locks out, locates and disengages in a flash. He has great natural feel as a pass-rusher and shows the ability to win in many ways.","post_draft":"San Francisco tied for 22nd in the NFL with 37 sacks last season, and the defense allowed 35 passing touchdowns compared to two interceptions -- the worst ratio in a season in NFL history. Solomon Thomas (2017 first-round pick) is reportedly on the trading block after failing to live up to expectations the past two seasons. Adding the most talented pass-rusher in this class to line up opposite trade acquisition Dee Ford fills a pressing need as a result. The 49ers get the top prospect on our board with the second pick. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Quinnen Williams","year":2019,"height":75,"weight":303,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Williams is a well-built defensive tackle with the first-step quickness and strength to advance as a pass-rusher while engaged with an offensive lineman. He rarely loses one-on-one and shows the ability to anchor against double-teams in the running game. He played his best against the best competition in Alabama's biggest games.","post_draft":"Taking the best available player and pairing him with a respected defensive coordinator like Gregg Williams is a good way to address a defense in need of an overhaul. Gregg Williams is reportedly staying with the 3-4 base defense, so Quinnen Williams likely will take over as the starter at nose tackle. If that's the case, he will bolster the run defense, and he should be able to win one-on-one matchups on downs with pass-heavy tendencies. Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Clelin Ferrell","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":264,"college":"Clemson","college_abbrivation":"CLEM","pre_draft":"Ferrell is an efficient and effective hand fighter. He has the initial quickness, flexibility and closing speed to stress the offensive tackle as a pass-rusher. He sets a hard edge and flashes the ability to disrupt plays in the backfield as a run-defender. He's versatile enough to play defensive end and/or 3-4 outside linebacker.","post_draft":"Addressing the defensive end position and the pass rush makes sense considering the Raiders were dead last with 13 sacks last season -- 17 fewer than any other team. In fact, six individual players had more sacks than the Raiders as a team in 2018. The argument also can be made that Ferrell is a better fit for the Raiders' scheme than Kentucky's Josh Allen. Ferrell is the 21st-ranked player on our board, though, so this is a bit of a reach here. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Devin White","year":2019,"height":72,"weight":237,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"White is a sideline-to-sideline linebacker with solid instincts and excellent top-end speed. Although he isn't overpowering at the point of attack, he has good size and knows when to give up leverage to get off blocks. He's smooth in changing directions and shows great range in coverage.","post_draft":"Value plus filling a need equals a strong pick. The departure of Kwon Alexander and the transition to new defensive coordinator Todd Bowles' 3-4 defense made linebacker a pressing need. Athleticism and speed were priorities considering that the Buccaneers gave up an NFL-worst 82 percent completion percentage when the linebacker was the nearest defender, according to NFL Next Gen stats last year. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Daniel Jones","year":2019,"height":77,"weight":221,"college":"Duke","college_abbrivation":"DUKE","pre_draft":"Jones is a well-built quarterback with average arm strength and good pocket presence. He gets the ball out on time and is precise in the short game. He has a great feel for timing of back-shoulder throws. He has to really strain to drive the ball vertically, and it affects his mechanics/accuracy. He has a longer delivery and pats the ball before delivering.","post_draft":"It's not the quarterback we would have taken (he was the No. 6 QB and 59th-ranked player overall), but the Giants needed to get the heir apparent to Eli Manning and you can't criticize them for pulling the trigger on Jones here if they feel he's that player. Playing behind Manning should give Jones valuable time to learn the scheme and see the way Manning prepares before he has to take the reins. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Josh Allen","year":2019,"height":77,"weight":262,"college":"Kentucky","college_abbrivation":"UK","pre_draft":"Allen has a quick first step, good torso flexibility and outstanding closing speed. He made substantial strides as a hand fighter in 2018 and looks to cause turnovers when he gets to the quarterback. He's a good tackler and rangy run-defender.","post_draft":"Jacksonville makes the wise move and overlooks more pressing needs in favor of talent and value (Allen was our No. 5 prospect). With Calais Campbell turning 33 this year, and last year's first-round pick Taven Bryan potentially moving to 3-technique, look for Allen to make an immediate impact as a pass-rusher and push for a three-down role in time. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"T.J. Hockenson","year":2019,"height":77,"weight":251,"college":"Iowa","college_abbrivation":"IOWA","pre_draft":"Hockenson is the rare tight end coming out of college who is a weapon in the passing game and as a blocker. He's a naturally instinctive route runner with an outstanding combination of height, weight, playing speed and strength. He has exceptional ball skills.","post_draft":"The Lions came into the draft looking to add weapons for quarterback Matthew Stafford and improve a running game that ranked 23rd in rushing yards per game last year. Adding Hockenson accomplishes both. Look for him to win the starting job early. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ed Oliver","year":2019,"height":74,"weight":287,"college":"Houston","college_abbrivation":"HOU","pre_draft":"Oliver is a highly disruptive, one-gap run-defender with good instincts and elite first-step quickness. He has excellent range and makes plays in pursuit. He has violent hands but is undersized with shorter arms and needs to play in a one-gap scheme to be at his best. He hasn't realized his considerable potential when it comes to getting to the quarterback.","post_draft":"Oliver is an outstanding value at this spot, as he was our third-ranked player overall. He should fill a need by winning the starting spot vacated by Buffalo legend Kyle Williams. He complements Star Lotulelei well, as he has the burst to excel at the 3-technique while Lotulelei has the size and strength to hold up at nose tackle. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Devin Bush","year":2019,"height":71,"weight":234,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Bush is a three-down linebacker with outstanding quickness, athleticism and speed. He's adept in man-to-man coverage, shows good range in zone coverage and is an instinctive pass-rusher with excellent closing burst. He's a sideline-to-sideline run-defender.","post_draft":"Pittsburgh's defense has understandably not been the same since losing inside linebacker Ryan Shazier, whose recovery from a spinal injury continues to inspire. With that in mind, they fill a pressing need and get excellent value by trading up for Bush, who is a plug-and-play starter. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jonah Williams","year":2019,"height":77,"weight":302,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Williams gets set quickly and handles speed off the edge relatively effortlessly, even though he has below-average arm length for an offensive tackle. He does a good job of sinking his hips and anchoring against speed-to-power. He gets into sound position and gets good initial pop in the running game.","post_draft":"The Bengals spent some money on the offensive line in free agency, but more help was needed as they haven't had much recent success drafting O-linemen. Cincinnati still needs competition at right tackle where Bobby Hart has been inconsistent, and Williams started 15 games there as a freshman. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Rashan Gary","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":277,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Gary's production at Michigan never met his skill level, but he's a versatile defensive lineman with an outstanding combination of size, length and speed. He's a powerful run-defender with the upper-body strength to stack and shed blockers. He has the tools to develop into a productive and disruptive pass-rusher at the NFL level.","post_draft":"Muhammad Wilkerson, Kenny Clark and Mike Daniels all ended the season on injured reserve and Wilkerson is unsigned, making defensive end a need. The Packers could also take advantage of Gary's versatility and line him up at outside linebacker in their base 3-4 defense. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Christian Wilkins","year":2019,"height":75,"weight":315,"college":"Clemson","college_abbrivation":"CLEM","pre_draft":"Wilkins is a polished pass-rusher with quick hands and an excellent motor. He is an active and disruptive run-defender who slips blocks and makes plays in pursuit. He plays in every facet of special teams and contributes as a lead blocker in some short-yardage packages.","post_draft":"Miami is looking to improve a defense that ranked 31st in rushing yards allowed per game last season. The Dolphins should know how to make the most of Wilkins' skill set, as defensive line coach Marion Hobby worked with Wilkins when he was Clemson's DE coach early in Wilkins' career. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chris Lindstrom","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":308,"college":"Boston College","college_abbrivation":"BC","pre_draft":"Lindstrom is a versatile offensive lineman who primarily played right guard but saw time at right tackle at Boston College. He tested exceptionally well at the combine and has a high ceiling. He gets set quickly, has good length and moves well laterally. He's an athletic run-blocker who gets into position and fights to sustain his block.","post_draft":"Quarterback Matt Ryan was sacked 42 times last season -- the second most of his career -- and six different players started at guard. While the Falcons addressed the position in free agency, Lindstrom is the best guard in this class. Atlanta isn't taking any chances when it comes to protecting its franchise quarterback. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dwayne Haskins","year":2019,"height":75,"weight":231,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Haskins is a gifted pocket passer with prototypical size and very good arm strength. He has excellent natural touch and anticipation and throws receivers open. He senses pressure and knows when to climb and when to slide while keeping his eyes downfield. He lacks ideal experience but is the most complete quarterback prospect in this class.","post_draft":"Alex Smith could miss the 2019 season, and Colt McCoy and Case Keenum aren't long-term answers at QB for the Redskins. They get the second-best quarterback on our board and a potential franchise QB without having to trade up. And they don't have to rush him into the lineup. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Brian Burns","year":2019,"height":77,"weight":249,"college":"Florida State","college_abbrivation":"FSU","pre_draft":"Burns is a productive pass-rusher with room to grow. He consistently wins with his snap awareness and elite initial burst off the edge. He needs to develop his array of pass-rush moves and add more power elements. He has experience dropping into coverage and is athletic enough to do so in the NFL.","post_draft":"Carolina ranked 27th in sacks with 35 last season. Julius Peppers retired this offseason, Mario Addison is in a contract year and Bruce Irvin signed a one-year deal, so help is needed here. Burns is a great value at this point, as he was our 14th-ranked player. He gives the pass rush an immediate boost, and he has the frame to develop into a three-down player for the Panthers. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dexter Lawrence","year":2019,"height":77,"weight":342,"college":"Clemson","college_abbrivation":"CLEM","pre_draft":"Lawrence is a massive interior defensive lineman with excellent length and good quickness for his size. He rarely gives ground one-on-one and is capable of anchoring against double-teams. He's a developing pass-rusher who flashes the ability to collapse the pocket but lacks a counter move.","post_draft":"The Giants dealt Damon Harrison to the Lions in October and finished the season ranked 20th in rushing yards allowed per game. Lawrence is an excellent fit at nose tackle in New York's base 3-4 defense and he should immediately bolster the interior run defense. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Garrett Bradbury","year":2019,"height":75,"weight":306,"college":"NC State","college_abbrivation":"NCST","pre_draft":"Bradbury is a natural knee-bender with excellent quickness and agility. He's an outstanding pass-blocker who has great awareness and mirrors well. Although he isn't a powerful drive blocker and fits best in zone-heavy schemes, he is tough and technically sound. He's a leader with a professional work ethic.","post_draft":"The Vikings are looking to improve a run offense that ranked 30th in rushing yards per game last season. Guard is a more pressing need than center, but Pat Elflein played some guard in college and Bradbury is a good value here. The Vikings can line up two solid picks and figure out where each of them plays at a later date. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jeffery Simmons","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":305,"college":"Mississippi State","college_abbrivation":"MSST","pre_draft":"Simmons is a well-built defensive tackle who plays with natural leverage and is stout for his size. He has long arms and above-average upper-body strength. He made strides as a hand fighter in 2018. He tore the ACL in his left knee while training for the draft in February.","post_draft":"On tape, this is one of the best players in the entire draft, and Tennessee decided to make the move even with more pressing needs. It's a classic \"best player available\" move. That said, there are reasons he was available. Simmons tore an ACL during a February workout, so he's unlikely to make an impact early. And there was a video from his high-school years showing him striking a woman during an altercation. Potentially great player? Check. Plenty of risk? Also, check.-- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Noah Fant","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":249,"college":"Iowa","college_abbrivation":"IOWA","pre_draft":"Fant is essentially a bulked-up slot receiver with the size, speed and athleticism to create mismatches in the passing game. He's fast enough to stretch the field and has the quickness to threaten after the catch. He's a natural hands catcher with above-average body control, but his focus is a bit inconsistent.","post_draft":"The Broncos re-signed Jeff Heuerman, but he has had problems staying healthy and hasn't been much of a threat in the passing game. Fant gives offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello and QB Joe Flacco a tight end who can stretch the middle of the field and help draw attention away from the receivers on the outside. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Darnell Savage Jr.","year":2019,"height":71,"weight":198,"college":"Maryland","college_abbrivation":"MD","pre_draft":"Savage is an undersized safety with below-average length and outstanding timed speed. He excels at reading receivers and breaking on the ball. He's a ball hawk who jumps routes and has good hands. He's an aggressive run-defender who closes well and always seems to be around the ball.","post_draft":"With 36-year-old Tramon Williams potentially returning to corner, Green Bay needed a free safety to complement free-agent signee Adrian Amos. The Packers have now added two talented defensive backs with sub-4.4-second speed in Round 1 of the past two drafts with CB Jaire Alexander and Savage. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Andre Dillard","year":2019,"height":77,"weight":315,"college":"Washington State","college_abbrivation":"WSU","pre_draft":"Dillard has good size and unique athleticism, which is why he's capable of developing into a very good pass-blocker, despite having shorter arms. He gets set quickly, gets his hands inside and mirrors effortlessly. He's an effective zone and positional blocker with outstanding balance and the range to cut off linebackers at the second level in the running game.","post_draft":"Left tackle Jason Peters is 37 years old, suffered a season-ending knee injury in 2017, and he returns on a restructured one-year contract. The Eagles get the heir apparent to Peters in Dillard -- and a player capable of protecting franchise QB Carson Wentz, who is coming off consecutive season-ending injuries. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tytus Howard","year":2019,"height":77,"weight":322,"college":"Alabama State","college_abbrivation":"ALST","pre_draft":"Howard has a good blend of size, length and athletic ability. He's tough to beat when his hand placement is sound in pass protection, and he held his own against Auburn early in the 2018 season. Howard flashes the ability to move defenders off the ball in the run game. He has the potential to develop into an effective zone blocker.","post_draft":"Houston has allowed 116 sacks -- 12 more than any other team -- over the past two seasons. The Texans signed Matt Kalil this offseason, but he missed the 2018 season with a knee injury and it's only a one-year deal. This is early for Howard (our 47th-ranked player), but it's unlikely he would've been there when the Texans pick in Round 2. Protecting QB Deshaun Watson is the priority and Howard should help. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Josh Jacobs","year":2019,"height":70,"weight":220,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Despite never emerging as a full-time starter at Alabama, Jacobs has the traits to develop into a difference-maker in the NFL. He's a complete back with good instincts, quick feet, above-average burst through the hole and the strength to pick up yards after contact. He's an above-average receiver and a tough pass-blocker.","post_draft":"The Raiders ranked 25th in rushing yards per game last season and Marshawn Lynch just retired, leaving Isaiah Crowell atop the depth chart. Jacobs is the best back in this class and has the potential to develop into a weapon for QB Derek Carr in the passing game. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Marquise Brown","year":2019,"height":69,"weight":166,"college":"Oklahoma","college_abbrivation":"OKLA","pre_draft":"Brown explodes off the line and is one of the fastest wide receiver prospects we've ever evaluated in terms of game speed. He has the burst to separate, plucks the ball on the run and is a big-play threat after the catch. He lacks ideal size for a vertical threat, yet has the speed to get over the top of cornerbacks and does a solid job tracking the deep ball.","post_draft":"Baltimore's pass-catchers combined for only 10 receptions of 30-plus yards in 2018 (tied for last in the league) and free-agent departure John Brown had five of them, so the Ravens needed a big-play threat at receiver. Offensive coordinator Greg Roman can make the most of Marquise Brown's ability to create after the catch and help quarterback Lamar Jackson by getting Brown the ball on quick hitters. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Montez Sweat","year":2019,"height":78,"weight":260,"college":"Mississippi State","college_abbrivation":"MSST","pre_draft":"Sweat is a flexible athlete with the ability to bend, and he frequently gets offensive tackles off balance with elite speed off the edge. He displays very good change-of-direction skills on outside-in pass-rush moves. He has excellent length and good upper-body strength. He's a disruptive and rangy run-defender.","post_draft":"Preston Smith signed with the Packers this offseason and Ryan Anderson has just 2.0 sacks in two seasons, making defensive end a top-three need for the Redskins. Sweat fell because of concerns about his heart condition. He is potentially an excellent value here and gives the Redskins an explosive edge rusher to complement Ryan Kerrigan. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Johnathan Abram","year":2019,"height":71,"weight":205,"college":"Mississippi State","college_abbrivation":"MSST","pre_draft":"Abram is an intimidating, hard-hitting safety with good size and speed. He takes sound angles filling in run support, has explosive closing burst and is a good tackler. He's capable of matching up with some detached tight ends and bigger receivers in the NFL.","post_draft":"The Raiders signed Lamarcus Joyner and 2016 first-round pick Karl Joseph made strides last year, so it will be interesting to see how the Raiders use all three safeties. That said, Abram is an excellent value here as our top-ranked safety and adding a player with his skill set is always a positive. A good pick. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jerry Tillery","year":2019,"height":79,"weight":295,"college":"Notre Dame","college_abbrivation":"ND","pre_draft":"Tillery's production frequently fails to match his skill set, and his inconsistency is frustrating, but there's a lot to like about his upside. He's a well-built defensive tackle with excellent length and top-end speed. His vertical jump (32 inches) and short shuttle (4.33) results were outstanding, and those tests tend to correlate with defensive tackles succeeding in the NFL. He flashes as a pass-rusher and stacks blockers in the running game.","post_draft":"The Chargers had four defensive tackles who played at least 192 snaps last season enter free agency, and 34-year-old nose tackle Brandon Mebane is the only one who re-signed. Tillery is a perfect fit for defensive coordinator Gus Bradley's scheme and he's got the talent to push for a starting DT job as a rookie. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"L.J. Collier","year":2019,"height":74,"weight":283,"college":"TCU","college_abbrivation":"TCU","pre_draft":"Collier is a prototypical 4-3 LDE with excellent length and power. He improved his ability to locate the ball and get off blocks in 2018. He turned heads with his ability to overwhelm tackles and interior offensive linemen as a pass-rusher during Senior Bowl week. He chases with good effort and plays faster than timed speed.","post_draft":"Defensive end was a need before the Seahawks traded Frank Clark to the Chiefs, and bolstering the run defense was critical. The Seahawks allowed 4.95 yards per rush last season, which ranked 30th in the NFL and was the most in franchise history. Collier is an excellent run defender who should step into a starting role as a rookie. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Deandre Baker","year":2019,"height":71,"weight":193,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Baker is a naturally instinctive corner who does a good job reading receivers and has an excellent feel for route combinations. He has quick feet, fluid hips and good body control. He has above-average length and ball skills. He's tough and wraps up in run support.","post_draft":"Janoris Jenkins is 30 years old, B.W. Webb signed with Cincinnati and 2018 supplemental draft pick Sam Beal missed the 2018 season with a shoulder injury. Baker is an instinctual corner and a good fit for defensive coordinator James Bettcher's scheme. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kaleb McGary","year":2019,"height":79,"weight":317,"college":"Washington","college_abbrivation":"WASH","pre_draft":"McGary is a tall, well-built right tackle prospect with short arms, especially for his height. He is a very good run-blocker who gets into position and moves defenders off the ball when he keeps his pads down. He has a quick set and a lot of shock in his hands, but he lunges at times, and his arm length is a concern.","post_draft":"Atlanta isn't messing around when it comes to protecting quarterback Matt Ryan. They trade back into Round 1 here to further bolster a run offense that ranked 25th in rushing yards per game last season. McGary has the skill set to push Ty Sambrailo for the starting job at right tackle as a rookie. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"N'Keal Harry","year":2019,"height":74,"weight":228,"college":"Arizona State","college_abbrivation":"ASU","pre_draft":"Harry is a big target with good body control, and he consistently rewards his quarterback for throwing him 50-50 balls. He doesn't have an elite second gear, but his size-speed combination and ball skills make him a threat in the vertical passing game. He flashes the ability to make the first defender miss and is an above-average threat after the catch for a player his size.","post_draft":"New England needs playmakers with tight end Rob Gronkowski retiring, Josh Gordon suspended indefinitely, Chris Hogan signing with Carolina and Cordarrelle Patterson signing with Chicago. Harry has the talent to make an immediate impact, but he has to learn the system and earn the trust of quarterback Tom Brady first. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Byron Murphy","year":2019,"height":71,"weight":190,"college":"Washington","college_abbrivation":"WASH","pre_draft":"Murphy has the balance, recognition skills and athletic ability to develop above-average cover skills. He's a ball hawk who reads the quarterback, he isn't afraid to come off his assignment to play the ball, and he might have the best ball skills of any defensive back in the country. He's a physical player who flashes the ability to lower the boom on the ball carrier.","post_draft":"Murphy projects as the Cardinals' nickel corner and he has the skills to excel in that role. He also has the potential to develop into a starter early in his career, which is important considering free-agent signing Robert Alford is coming off a disappointing 2018 season and was released by Atlanta. Arizona has struggled to find help at CB opposite star Patrick Peterson. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Rock Ya-Sin","year":2019,"height":72,"weight":192,"college":"Temple","college_abbrivation":"TEM","pre_draft":"Ya-Sin is a physical, instinctive corner with average size and speed in addition to above-average length. He's a natural hands catcher with big hands, and he tracks the ball well. He's a willing and effective tackler.","post_draft":"The Colts were carved up by tight ends last year, allowing the most receptions (103) in the NFL, and at a frighteningly high rate -- 79.8 percent of throws to tight ends were caught. Ya-Sin is a physical corner who can cover and tackle. The Colts might have been surprised to find him here. He'll factor into sub packages immediately. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jawaan Taylor","year":2019,"height":77,"weight":312,"college":"Florida","college_abbrivation":"FLA","pre_draft":"Taylor gets set quickly and uses his long arms to ride speed rushers past the quarterback. He rarely struggles versus power rushers. He gets good initial pop as a run-blocker and has the athletic ability to develop into an effective zone blocker.","post_draft":"Our top-ranked tackle and No. 10 player overall, Taylor is an outstanding value at this point and fills a pressing need. The key will be that they're comfortable with the medicals. Jacksonville started three different players at right tackle last year and released Jeremy Parnell. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Deebo Samuel","year":2019,"height":71,"weight":214,"college":"South Carolina","college_abbrivation":"SC","pre_draft":"Samuel is electric with the ball in his hands, whether it's after the catch, running the ball or returning kickoffs. He's built like a running back and excels at picking up yards after contact. He's fast enough to stretch the field and does an above-average job of creating late separation. He has room to grow as a route runner but has above-average potential in that area.","post_draft":"Jimmy G. needed a touchdown-maker. Enter Deebo. Since joining the 49ers, Garoppolo has thrown seven TDs and eight INTs when targeting wide receivers. Samuel is electric after the catch, leading the SEC with 600 yards after the catch in 2018. He's also a weapon in the return game. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Greg Little","year":2019,"height":77,"weight":310,"college":"Ole Miss","college_abbrivation":"MISS","pre_draft":"Little has good size and excellent length. He's a smooth mover, and he can be outstanding in pass protection if he improves his hand placement. He takes sound angles and shows good quickness in the running game. He's not a mauler, and his lack of a nasty disposition is frustrating.","post_draft":"Carolina released Matt Kalil, and Daryl Williams played in only one game last year because of a knee injury and re-signed for one year. Little has the tools to compete for the starting left tackle job immediately and improve the Panthers' ability to protect quarterback Cam Newton. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cody Ford","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":329,"college":"Oklahoma","college_abbrivation":"OKLA","pre_draft":"Ford is a massive, overpowering drive blocker with a nasty disposition. He plays with good balance and rarely gives ground to bull-rushers but is a better run-blocker than pass-blocker. He's a little heavy-footed sliding laterally, and his hand placement is inconsistent. He has starting experience at guard and tackle.","post_draft":"What do you do when you're the 30th-ranked offensive line in terms of run-blocking by DVOA in 2018? A mauler like Ford can't hurt, as the Bills look to milk more out of an aging backfield in 2019. LeSean McCoy and Frank Gore turn 31 and 36, respectively, this offseason. Here's a push, fellas. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Sean Bunting","year":2019,"height":72,"weight":195,"college":"Central Michigan","college_abbrivation":"CMU","pre_draft":"Bunting is lean press corner with good length and above-average top-end speed. He has good man-to-man cover skills, and he flashes the ability to blanket receivers underneath. Bunting needs to fill out his frame and get stronger against the run.","post_draft":"The Bucs started seven different players at corner and ranked 26th in passing yards allowed per game last year, so help was needed. Bunting is an excellent fit for defensive coordinator Todd Bowles' man-heavy scheme. Look for him to push for a starting role early in his career. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Trayvon Mullen","year":2019,"height":74,"weight":199,"college":"Clemson","college_abbrivation":"CLEM","pre_draft":"Mullen is a smooth athlete with good top-end speed and shorter arms. He shows the ability to open his hips and run with vertical receivers. He was not targeted very much in 2018 and has better ball skills than the numbers suggest. He's an adequate tackler who gives decent effort in run support.","post_draft":"The last time you saw Trayvon Mullen on a football field he had a sack, an INT and a forced fumble in Clemson's demolition of Alabama. One thing Chucky loves is a versatile corner, and if you played the Raiders last year, you killed their slot corners to the tune of 9.2 yards per catch. Mullen should help clean up that mess.-- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dalton Risner","year":2019,"height":77,"weight":312,"college":"Kansas State","college_abbrivation":"KSU","pre_draft":"Risner is a three-time team captain with outstanding character and good football smarts. He looks to bury defenders and regularly blocks to the echo of the whistle in the running game. He has average length and gets set quickly in pass protection. He has experience playing center, and he's versatile enough to play guard.","post_draft":"Denver made free-agent signing Ja'Wuan James the highest-paid right tackle in the NFL but still needed to address the interior offensive line. Risner is versatile enough to develop into a starter at center (where he started his college career) or guard, and he can kick outside to right tackle if needed. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Drew Lock","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":228,"college":"Missouri","college_abbrivation":"MIZ","pre_draft":"Lock has ideal size with athleticism and speed. He has a big-time arm and a smooth delivery. The ball jumps off his hand. His best traits are his ability to throw accurately from different arm angles and when completely off balance.","post_draft":"Joe Flacco is set to earn $18.5 million in his age-35 season in 2019, and played only nine games in 2018 after getting hurt. If the Broncos want to avoid paying Flacco over $20 million in 2020 -- he could be cut with no dead cap money -- the development of the strong-armed but enigmatic Lock is, well, key. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jahlani Tavai","year":2019,"height":74,"weight":250,"college":"Hawai'i","college_abbrivation":"HAW","pre_draft":"Tavai is a big linebacker with slightly below-average length and top-end speed. He's got experience lining up on the inside and the outside. He sets the edge when he lines up the outside and he anchors well between the tackles. He chases with good effort and takes sound pursuit angles. He flashes as a pass-rusher and he shows good awareness in underneath zone.","post_draft":"Jarrad Davis (2017 first-round pick) is an erratic tackler and has struggled in coverage at times. The Lions get a linebacker capable of pushing Davis and in time supplanting him as the starter in Tavai. Tavai also has great versatility. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Elgton Jenkins","year":2019,"height":77,"weight":310,"college":"Mississippi State","college_abbrivation":"MSST","pre_draft":"Jenkins is a taller center with good size and length for the position. He's a natural knee-bender and outstanding pass-blocker with decent foot speed. He's an athletic run-blocker with good range. He isn't overpowering but is strong enough to sustain blocks.","post_draft":"When Mississippi State ran inside the tackles last season, it averaged a whopping 5.99 yards per rush, and Jenkins was a big reason why. He won't be catching passes, but he offers Green Bay either insurance or an immediate starter at center or guard depending on how things shake out in camp. He's also a very good pass-blocker. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Joejuan Williams","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":211,"college":"Vanderbilt","college_abbrivation":"VAN","pre_draft":"Williams is strong with good balance, and he does an above-average job of rerouting receivers. He rarely gets caught out of position and plays the ball, not the man, in zone. He plays faster than timed speed, and he makes it tough for receivers to stack him with his body position, but he's still vulnerable to getting beat over the top.","post_draft":"Jason McCourty re-signed for two years, and undrafted rookie J.C. Jackson exceeded expectations last year, but McCourty turns 32 this year. More importantly, adding Williams makes a great deal of sense from a scheme fit and value standpoint. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Greedy Williams","year":2019,"height":74,"weight":185,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Williams has excellent top-end speed and is at his best in press-man coverage. He has quick feet and smooth hips for his height. He has above-average ball skills and baits quarterbacks into making mistakes. He's a below-average run-defender.","post_draft":"The Browns could have a ferocious pass rush in 2019. Errant tosses or bad reads from early pressure could find their way into the arms of Williams, who greedily swiped an SEC-high eight INTs over the past two seasons. Expect to see him early on third-down situations; last year, he didn't allow a single completion on 13 attempts his way. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Marquise Blair","year":2019,"height":73,"weight":195,"college":"Utah","college_abbrivation":"UTAH","pre_draft":"Blair is a tall and lean free safety with marginal length and above-average top-end speed. He closes well and limits production after the catch. He does an above-average job of squaring, wrapping and driving through contact in one-on-one situations. He flashes above-average stopping power.","post_draft":"Earl Thomas is with the Ravens now, and Delano Hill replaced Tedric Thompson at free safety at the end of the 2018 season. Blair is an excellent fit for Seattle's scheme and should push for immediate playing time. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Erik McCoy","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":303,"college":"Texas A&M","college_abbrivation":"TA&M","pre_draft":"McCoy was named a team captain as a redshirt junior and is one of the smartest offensive linemen in his class. He's an above-average pass-blocker and outstanding run-blocker. He has experience playing guard, is big enough to play the position in the NFL and might be a better fit there, considering that he's an inconsistent shotgun snapper.","post_draft":"ESPN's Pass Block Win Rate metric tells us the Saints sustained pass blocks for 2.5 seconds on just 46 percent of dropbacks last season, worst for any playoff team and a Drew Brees endgame scenario waiting to happen if not fixed. McCoy's strength? How about the fact that he had a blown pass block on a microscopic 0.4 percent of attempts last season. Some potential spackle in a leaky situation up front. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ben Banogu","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":250,"college":"TCU","college_abbrivation":"TCU","pre_draft":"Banogu is an athletic edge defender with good length and speed. He slips blocks and disrupts plays in the backfield. He has a quick first step and good flexibility for a speed rusher. Banogu played outside linebacker during Senior Bowl practices and appeared to get more comfortable as the week progressed. His 40-yard dash, short shuttle and three-cone times were all above the average for an OLB prospect.","post_draft":"The Colts signed Justin Houston but that hasn't stopped them from continuing to upgrade a pass rush that tied for 19th in the NFL with 38 sacks last year. Banogu has the tools to develop into every-down player in time, most likely at outside linebacker. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Irv Smith Jr.","year":2019,"height":74,"weight":242,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Smith is a big-play threat with the speed to separate from linebackers vertically and threaten them after the catch. He does a good job stemming his routes and has above-average ball skills. He's a competitive blocker who has made strides in that area.","post_draft":"Kyle Rudolph turns 30 this season and will be an unrestricted free agent after 2019, and No. 3 wide receiver Laquon Treadwell had the highest drop rate in the NFL last season. So here's a fresh, big-bodied target who can do more than work the flats or post up inside. Smith ranked first in the FBS among all tight ends last year with a chunky 12.0 yards per target. Reporting for duty, Captain Kirk. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"A.J. Brown","year":2019,"height":73,"weight":226,"college":"Ole Miss","college_abbrivation":"MISS","pre_draft":"Brown is a big slot receiver who is shifty for his size and frequently makes the first defender miss after the catch. He has a wide catching radius and makes tough catches in traffic. He has the fluidity and suddenness to develop as a route runner.","post_draft":"A Tennessee offense that ranked 27th in scoring and 29th in passing yards per game last year adds a weapon. It will be interesting to see how they use Brown considering that he's a slot receiver and they signed slot receiver Adam Humphries, but he's a talented player and a good value here. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Drew Sample","year":2019,"height":77,"weight":255,"college":"Washington","college_abbrivation":"WASH","pre_draft":"Sample is a reliable receiver with outstanding ball skills. He didn't drop a pass in the eight games I studied from the past two seasons. He is one of the best blocking tight ends in this class, both in the run game and in pass protection. Sample is a deliberate route-runner, but he struggles to separate and is not much of a big-play threat.","post_draft":"C.J. Uzomah gave the Bengals 43 receptions in 2018 at tight end, but Tyler Eifert was able to pull in only 15 catches as injuries cut short yet another season. Sample could be a viable second option as an underrated athlete who arguably rates higher in other tight end classes. Unfortunately for him, the 2019 draft class is loaded. The Bengals might stand to benefit. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Miles Sanders","year":2019,"height":71,"weight":211,"college":"Penn State","college_abbrivation":"PSU","pre_draft":"Sanders has a good blend of size and top-end speed. His top trait is his contact balance. He isn't a pile pusher, but he runs low to the ground, has a powerful lower body and can make defenders miss in the hole and in space. He has been mostly reliable as a receiver, and he's smooth transitioning upfield after the catch.","post_draft":"The Eagles traded for Jordan Howard, but he's in a contract year -- and Jay Ajayi and Darren Sproles remain unsigned. Sanders will be an excellent complement to Howard in 2019, and he has the talent to take over as the primary back early in his career. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Lonnie Johnson Jr.","year":2019,"height":74,"weight":213,"college":"Kentucky","college_abbrivation":"UK","pre_draft":"Johnson is a big press/zone corner with above-average length and average top-end speed. He has the strength to disrupt receivers getting off the line, and he flips his hips well for a player with his size. Johnson has picked off just one pass the past two seasons. He's not a ball hawk.","post_draft":"The Texans needed to come away from this draft with at least one cornerback, and Johnson might be pushed into a big role early. Houston gave up 11.6 yards per pass attempt last season and lost three of their top five defensive backs this offseason, based on snapcount. Johnson has length and strength to be useful in press early. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Max Scharping","year":2019,"height":78,"weight":327,"college":"Northern Illinois","college_abbrivation":"NIU","pre_draft":"Scharping has the frame, lateral quickness and balance to succeed in a zone-heavy scheme. He does a good job of climbing combo blocks and picking up linebackers. He has below-average length, and he may have to kick inside to guard where he played early in his college career, but he gets set quickly and he tends to get his hands inside. He plays with adequate bend and anchors well.","post_draft":"Right tackle Seantrel Henderson missed the final 15 games because of a broken ankle last season and hasn't played in all 16 games of a season since his rookie campaign in 2014. The Texans picked a left tackle in the first round and a right tackle in the second in this scenario. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Mecole Hardman","year":2019,"height":70,"weight":187,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Hardman is a speedy undersized receiver and return man with smaller hands and a small catching radius. He's at his best with the ball in his hands, and he's dangerous returning kicks, after the catch and running the football. Hardman has excellent intangibles.","post_draft":"Hardman runs a 4.33 40-yard dash and is raw as a pass-catcher but is an angle-destroying nightmare with the ball in his hands. If that sounds familiar, it's similar to the discussion we had around Tyreek Hill when he entered the league. With Hill's future clearly in doubt, Hardman doesn't offer insurance so much as a developmental option in that multipurpose/decoy role. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"JJ Arcega-Whiteside","year":2019,"height":74,"weight":225,"college":"Stanford","college_abbrivation":"STAN","pre_draft":"Arcega-Whiteside is a natural receiver and a big target with good body control. His above-average top-end speed and ability to come down with 50-50 balls make him a threat in the vertical passing game. He runs hard and picks up yards after contact.","post_draft":"Receiver isn't a pressing need with the Eagles trading for DeSean Jackson to complement Alshon Jeffrey and Nelson Agholor (though Agholor is in a contract year). This is still a very good pick, as Arcega-Whiteside is an excellent value at this point in the draft. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Trysten Hill","year":2019,"height":75,"weight":308,"college":"UCF","college_abbrivation":"UCF","pre_draft":"Hill is a highly gifted defensive tackle with a good combination of height, length, weight and speed. He has excellent first-step quickness and explodes off the ball. He does not anchor well and is not a two-gap space-eater. He plays hard but he's inconsistent and his impact doesn't always match his talent. He's late locating the ball and appears to lack natural instincts.","post_draft":"The Cowboys needed depth along the interior of the D-line, and this is an upside play for a disruptor who won't see a ton of snaps. To wit: Hill started just once at Central Florida last season. But plug the \"upside\" label into the Rod Marinelli D-line development machine and you have a good shot to churn out an effective menace. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Parris Campbell","year":2019,"height":72,"weight":205,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Campbell is a highly explosive athlete with the second gear to threaten vertically and after the catch. He ran a limited route tree at Ohio State but developed more savvy as a route runner in 2018 and is quick transitioning out of breaks.","post_draft":"The Colts signed Devin Funchess this offseason, but it's a one-year deal and they needed to continue to add depth. Campbell -- and his 4.33 40 speed -- gives QB Andrew Luck a big-play threat with the potential to develop into an excellent complement to T.Y. Hilton. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Nasir Adderley","year":2019,"height":72,"weight":206,"college":"Delaware","college_abbrivation":"DEL","pre_draft":"Adderley is a versatile defensive back with a strong blend of balance, fluidity and better closing burst than his 40 time would suggest. He's a ball hawk who plays the ball, not the man, and he has excellent overall ball skills. There's an edge to his game. Adderley doesn't shy away from contact in run support, and he flashes the ability to separate receivers from the ball.","post_draft":"Yes, even a secondary with star rookie Derwin James and ball-hawking corner Casey Hayward still needs real help. We note a safety and a corner because Adderley could be either, though an attempt to stick at CB seems likeliest, as the Chargers gave up 14 touchdowns and picked off only three balls thrown to wide receivers last year, the second-worst ratio in the NFL.-- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Taylor Rapp","year":2019,"height":72,"weight":208,"college":"Washington","college_abbrivation":"WASH","pre_draft":"Rapp's pro day 40 time is a concern. That said, he's an instinctive safety who plays faster than his timed speed and is an excellent athlete. His three-cone (6.82) and short shuttle (3.99) results at the combine were outstanding times for a safety. He tracks the ball well and has above-average ball skills. He's an above-average open-field tackler.","post_draft":"The Rams replaced free-agent departure Lamarcus Joyner with six-time Pro Bowler Eric Weddle, and John Johnson III had a breakout year. This is still a great pick, as Weddle is 34 and Rapp is an excellent value at this point. He provides depth at safety as well as nickel and has the potential to develop into a starter early in his career. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Andy Isabella","year":2019,"height":69,"weight":188,"college":"Massachusetts","college_abbrivation":"UMASS","pre_draft":"Isabella is an undersized receiver with short arms, small hands and excellent top-end speed. He has the burst to develop into an above-average route runner, and he's willing to work the middle of the field. He's a slippery open-field runner with good explosiveness after the catch and running fly sweeps.","post_draft":"One great way to help a rookie QB: find a receiver who can create separation in under a second. That's Isabella, who was nearly impossible to cover at UMass and piled up a whopping 1,698 yards last season, more than any wide receiver in the FBS. Larry Fitzgerald turns 36 in August, and this team is dying for playmakers for Kyler Murray. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Juan Thornhill","year":2019,"height":72,"weight":205,"college":"Virginia","college_abbrivation":"UVA","pre_draft":"Thornhill is a versatile defensive back who has experience at both corner and safety. He has good size, solid top-end speed and below-average length. He is a playmaker who picked off six passes last season, and no one jumped higher than he did at the NFL scouting combine. Thornhill is a willing run-defender who does a good job of sifting through traffic.","post_draft":"Thornhill will most likely compete for the safety spot opposite Tyrann Mathieu. The Chiefs could also play him at the corner opposite Kendall Fuller as Steven Nelson signed with Pittsburgh and Bashaud Breeland, who is playing for his third team in as many years, signed a one-year deal. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"DK Metcalf","year":2019,"height":75,"weight":228,"college":"Ole Miss","college_abbrivation":"MISS","pre_draft":"Metcalf has an elite combination of height, weight and speed in addition to long arms and big hands. He shows strong concentration in traffic and is outstanding in 50-50 situations. He's a powerful open-field runner with the second gear to pull away when he gets a seam after the catch.","post_draft":"Seattle partied like it was 1975 on offense in 2019, with a run-pass ratio that would make Darrell Royal proud. But baked into that equation was the poor health of top receiving option Doug Baldwin, who is facing an offseason of recovery and uncertain future in Seattle. Metcalf looks built for American Gladiators and can flat-out fly, but the question is whether he has the short-space agility to shake NFL defensive backs. At worst, he's an immediate deep threat to keep safeties honest, and if he ever puts it all together, watch out. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Zach Allen","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":281,"college":"Boston College","college_abbrivation":"BC","pre_draft":"As a run-defender, Allen gets into the lineman's pads, uses his long arms to lock out, locates the ball and disengages in time to pursue. He's more quick than fast and converts speed to power as a pass-rusher. He's a scheme-versatile defensive end with the potential to play LDE in a base four-man front and 5-technique in a base three-man front.","post_draft":"The Cardinals were expected to bolster the defensive line in this draft, especially with Robert Nkemdiche tearing his ACL in December. Allen is a perfect fit at defensive end in Vance Joseph's base 3-4 defense and has the potential to develop into an effective interior pass-rusher who kicks inside in Joseph's sub-packages. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Diontae Johnson","year":2019,"height":71,"weight":183,"college":"Toledo","college_abbrivation":"TOL","pre_draft":"Johnson is undersized with decent speed, and he tested poorly athletically at the combine. He has developed into a crafty route runner who is much quicker on tape, but his combine numbers are still concerning. Johnson plucks passes with his hands, but he had several focus drops on tape.","post_draft":"Well, lookie there. The Steelers used a pick acquired in the Antonio Brown trade to draft a wide receiver from the MAC. Pittsburgh has drafted four future Pro Bowl wideouts outside Round 1 since 2009, two more than any other team. JuJu Smith-Schuster and James Washington are arguably an underrated 1-2 combo, but Johnson could weave his way into the mix. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jalen Hurd","year":2019,"height":77,"weight":226,"college":"Baylor","college_abbrivation":"BAY","pre_draft":"Hurd is a huge slot receiver with big hands and good length. He's not afraid to work the middle of the field, and he hasn't reached his potential as a route runner yet. Hurd started his college career at Tennessee where he lined up at running back. He carried the ball 48 times at Baylor last season, and he's versatile enough to play there at the next level.","post_draft":"The 49ers continue to add weapons for Jimmy Garoppolo. It will be interesting to see how creative head coach Kyle Shanahan uses Hurd, who is a big slot receiver with plenty of experience playing running back. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jachai Polite","year":2019,"height":75,"weight":258,"college":"Florida","college_abbrivation":"FLA","pre_draft":"Polite is a twitched-up edge rusher who has an explosive first step with good change-of-direction quickness and closing burst. A nagging hamstring adversely affected his combine testing. That said, he gets moved off the ball when teams run at him, and his motor is inconsistent.","post_draft":"Only two players in FBS had 10 or more sacks, four or more forced fumbles and four or more pass breakups. One was Josh Allen, who went No. 7 overall, and the other was Polite, who could be a productive steal here. He had 11 sacks last season and joins a Jets' pass rush that beat its blocks in under 2.5 seconds just 18 percent of the time last season, according to ESPN's Pass Rush Win Rate metric. That was good for 23rd in the NFL among DE/OLB combos. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Josh Oliver","year":2019,"height":77,"weight":249,"college":"San Jose State","college_abbrivation":"SJSU","pre_draft":"Oliver is an F tight end with average size. He can also line up in the slot and out wide. He has the burst to threaten down the seam and pick up yards after the catch. Oliver has big hands, a wide catching radius and good body control.","post_draft":"Jacksonville got only 530 receiving yards from its tight ends, which ranked 28th last year. Oliver gives new QB Nick Foles another weapon and a player with the potential to develop into a playmaker over the middle. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Darrell Henderson","year":2019,"height":68,"weight":208,"college":"Memphis","college_abbrivation":"MEM","pre_draft":"Henderson is a quick and decisive runner with good vision and feel. He plays faster than his timed speed and shifts into another gear when he hits daylight. He runs hard and has above-average leg drive for his size. He's a reliable receiver, but he's a below-average pass-blocker at this point.","post_draft":"Henderson averaged a whopping 8.9 yards per carry in 2017, and thus defenses were geared up to stop him in 2018. So much for that plan -- he averaged yet again an absurd 8.9 yards per carry. Todd Gurley led the NFL in touches by a running back over the past two seasons with 658, which perhaps led to his reduced role -- and C.J. Anderson's increased role -- in the playoffs. Henderson has a chance to help, and soon. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dre'Mont Jones","year":2019,"height":75,"weight":281,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Jones is an undersized defensive tackle with above-average length and a quick first step. He's a disruptive one-gap run-defender. He has heavy hands and flashes some violence with his initial punch rushing the passer. His best NFL fit is at 3-technique, but he could play defensive end in a base three-man front.","post_draft":"Defensive ends Adam Gotis and Derek Wolfe are both entering contract years, so depth is needed. Jones helps with that and has the skill set to develop into a starter when he gets the chance. He should help fortify a Broncos defense that ranked 21st in rushing yards allowed per game last season. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Germaine Pratt","year":2019,"height":75,"weight":240,"college":"NC State","college_abbrivation":"NCST","pre_draft":"Pratt is a rangy run-defender who closes well, takes sound pursuit angles and chases with good effort. He does a good job of sifting through traffic and knocks blockers back when he plays downhill. He's a former safety with the athletic ability and speed to compete with tight ends in man coverage.","post_draft":"The Bengals are desperate for a rangy linebacker who can help against the run but also cover tight ends (who torched Cincy last season for 10 TDs, tied for the most given up in the NFL). The Bengals didn't get Devin Bush at No. 11 overall when Pittsburgh swept into the No. 10 spot to nab him, but Pratt could be a productive consolation and compete for a starting role. The former safety can definitely cover. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"David Montgomery","year":2019,"height":70,"weight":222,"college":"Iowa State","college_abbrivation":"ISU","pre_draft":"Montgomery is a big, shifty runner who can sift through traffic running between the tackles. He has good balance, runs with outstanding determination, catches the ball well and is a solid pass-blocker.","post_draft":"The Bears' running backs averaged just 3.8 yards per carry last year and they traded Jordan Howard to the Eagles. Montgomery is a good fit for Chicago's scheme and has the potential to develop into an excellent complement to Tarik Cohen. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Devin Singletary","year":2019,"height":68,"weight":203,"college":"Florida Atlantic","college_abbrivation":"FAU","pre_draft":"Singletary is an undersized back with below-average timed speed, but his tape is impressive. He's a relentless runner with great contact balance, and he excels at picking up yards after contact. He's more quick than fast and he shows good burst through the hole. He's a small target with small hands, and he caught just six passes in 2018.","post_draft":"The Buffalo production of Grumpy Old Running backs gets a supporting actor who might score a few lines. LeSean McCoy and Frank Gore are 31 and 36, respectively, and Singletary is a Plinko runner who will bounce off contact and continue downhill. He's not a burner, but was extremely productive, topping 1,000 yards in three straight seasons. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jace Sternberger","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":251,"college":"Texas A&M","college_abbrivation":"TA&M","pre_draft":"Sternberger looks like a bulked-up receiver, and though he has experience playing in-line, he's at his best in the slot. He shows some craftiness as a route runner. He's a reliable pass-catcher and makes plays in traffic. He's a below-average blocker, but he's tough, and he competes.","post_draft":"Jimmy Graham's production didn't match his contract last year, and Marcedes Lewis, who signed a one-year deal, turns 35 in May. Sternberger gives quarterback Aaron Rodgers a reliable pass-catcher with some big-play ability. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Terry McLaurin","year":2019,"height":72,"weight":208,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"McLaurin, who is extremely fast, is at his best running vertical routes. He tracks the deep ball well. He's a work in progress as an intermediate route runner, however. McLauring is a willing blocker who loves the game and gives great effort. He's going to be great on special teams.","post_draft":"Washington wide receivers had a league-low 145 receptions last year, including just eight TD catches, the second-fewest total in the NFL. Don't let McLaurin's 35 receptions fool you, as he was part of a crowded Ohio State pass-catching unit that often hit for big plays. McLaurin has sub-4.4 speed -- which could help the fact that Washington receivers had only 525 yards after the catch last season -- and he's a brilliant special-teams gunner. Oh ... and we're fairly certain he's familiar with one Dwayne Haskins. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chase Winovich","year":2019,"height":75,"weight":256,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Winovich is an undersized but twitchy RDE/OLB prospect with shorter arms and solid top-end speed. He makes up for his lack of length with outstanding technique and excellent hand quickness. Winovich has an array of pass-rush moves. He's an active run-defender who makes plays in pursuit, and he has an elite motor.","post_draft":"The Patriots signed Michael Bennett this offseason, but Trey Flowers and Adrian Clayborn departed via free agency. New England had only 30 sacks last year (tied for second fewest in the NFL) and Winovich should give that pass rush an immediate boost. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Michael Deiter","year":2019,"height":77,"weight":309,"college":"Wisconsin","college_abbrivation":"WIS","pre_draft":"Deiter is a versatile interior offensive lineman prospect with experience lining up at center, left guard and left tackle. He plays with good pad level, and he gets good initial push in the running game. He shows some shock in his hands, and he does an adequate job of anchoring in pass protection.","post_draft":"When you have obvious needs at three different O-line positions, it can't hurt to draft an O-lineman whose position could be tabbed: All. The dude started an incredible 54 games in college. The Dolphins allowed a Pass Block Win Rate (see: pressure allowed in under 2.5 seconds) that had them 24th in the NFL last season. Deiter is part of more work to be done up front. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"David Long","year":2019,"height":71,"weight":196,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Long is a physical and instinctive press-man corner with average size, below-average length and above-average top-end speed. He has good body control and does a good job of rerouting receivers despite his shorter arms. Long is a good tackler who is willing and physical in run support.","post_draft":"Corner isn't a pressing need right now, but Long is a great fit for the Rams' scheme and he's an excellent value here. In addition, 33-year old Aqib Talib and Marcus Peters are both entering contract years. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Sione Takitaki","year":2019,"height":73,"weight":238,"college":"BYU","college_abbrivation":"BYU","pre_draft":"Takitaki is well built with above-average top-end speed and adequate length. He gets stuck on some blocks, but he flashes a strong punch and he's stout. Takitaki closes well and he flies around. He's more effective in zone than he is when matching up in man coverage.","post_draft":"The Browns gave up 78 rushes over 10-plus yards last year, including nine rushing touchdowns, a Tecmo Bowl-esque big play problem area that can't continue in 2019 if they want to unleash a potential takeaway combo of a great pass-rush and ball-hawking secondary. Takitaki adds competition at linebacker, where run stops will be a clear focus. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Will Harris","year":2019,"height":73,"weight":207,"college":"Boston College","college_abbrivation":"BC","pre_draft":"Harris is an interchangeable safety with excellent timed speed and good size with slightly below-average length. He's a downhill run-defender who flashes good stopping power. He's big and instinctive enough to hold up in the box. He's strong and athletic enough to match up with tight ends.","post_draft":"Detroit cut Glover Quin, but adds a player here capable of pushing 2018 third-round pick Tracy Walker for the starting job. Harris should also make an immediate impact on special teams. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Nate Davis","year":2019,"height":75,"weight":316,"college":"Charlotte","college_abbrivation":"CHAR","pre_draft":"Davis has got the first-step quickness and power base to move defenders off the ball when his technique is sound. He's got a wide frame, he gets set quickly and he anchors well in pass protection. His hand placement needs to get better, and he needs to play with better pad level at times.","post_draft":"The dirty secret for the Titans last year was they gave up a ton of pressure on the inside and also didn't create adequate push. Josh Kline and Quinton Spain ranked last and fifth worst among guards in ESPN's Pass Block Win Rate, respectively, and the Titans' run game also was last in the NFL in average yards before contact. Davis could be asked to provide immediate help. Kline and Spain are gone. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Justin Layne","year":2019,"height":74,"weight":192,"college":"Michigan State","college_abbrivation":"MSU","pre_draft":"Layne is a taller corner with excellent length, above-average instincts and slightly above average speed. He does an above-average job of turning and running with receivers in press. He's a willing run-defender who shows the ability to square and wrap.","post_draft":"The Steelers signed Steven Nelson, but Joe Haden is entering the final year of his contract and former first-round pick Artie Burns hasn't lived up to expectations. Coty Sensabaugh remains unsigned. Layne is a good fit for this scheme and an excellent value pick. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Khalen Saunders","year":2019,"height":72,"weight":324,"college":"Western Illinois","college_abbrivation":"WIU","pre_draft":"Saunders has a good blend of size, top-end speed and athletic ability. He stands up blockers and is strong enough to protect his linebackers by occupying double teams when he stays low. He has some upside as a pass-rusher, where he is strong enough to push the pocket and flashes the ability to win with his hands.","post_draft":"The Chiefs had needs in the secondary, but does anyone realize they were dead last in the NFL in run defense DVOA last season? Saunders adds more fortification behind (or in between) Chris Jones and Derrick Nnadi on an interior that, while occasionally disruptive, gave up far too much last year. This mix could be elevated by more of a rotation, and Saunders could help. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jaylon Ferguson","year":2019,"height":77,"weight":271,"college":"Louisiana Tech","college_abbrivation":"LT","pre_draft":"Ferguson is long and explodes off the ball. He threatens with a combination of speed and power rushing the passer. He has active hands but struggles to counter when he doesn't win with his first move. He's a disruptive run-defender who closes well chasing from the backside. There's room for improvement when it comes to stacking and shedding blocks.","post_draft":"Baltimore lost its two best edge rushers to free agency with Terrell Suggs signing with Arizona and Za'Darius Smith signing with Green Bay. Ferguson should make an immediate impact as a pass-rusher and has the potential to develop into a three-down player. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kahale Warring","year":2019,"height":77,"weight":252,"college":"San Diego State","college_abbrivation":"SDSU","pre_draft":"Warring is a developmental tight end with average size, slightly below-average length and excellent top-end speed. He flashes as a route-runner and has the natural ability to develop superior separation skills for a tight end. He's a natural hands catcher with the frame to win 50-50 balls. His speed makes him a threat down the seam and after the catch. He flashes the ability to pick up yards after contact.","post_draft":"Full name: Kahale Kuio Kalani Michael Wodehouse Warring. Now that you have that memorized, please note the fact that DeAndre Hopkins accounted for a league-high 38 percent of all Texans' passing yards last season, Demaryius Thomas is gone and Will Fuller is coming off a torn ACL. This is an upside play, but Warring is the type of natural you bet on. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Damien Harris","year":2019,"height":70,"weight":216,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"A strong and competitive runner, Harris has good size. He is decisive with outstanding vision and good burst through the hole. Harris shows good contact balance in space, but he is not a big-play weapon as a pass-catcher. He does have reliable hands, though, and he is a strong pass-blocker.","post_draft":"The Patriots already have a crowded backfield and they ranked fifth in rushing yards per game last year, but Harris is a good value at this point in the draft. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cody Barton","year":2019,"height":75,"weight":237,"college":"Utah","college_abbrivation":"UTAH","pre_draft":"Barton is an average-sized linebacker with below-average length and very good top-end speed. He's a developing hand-fighter with excellent upper-body strength and can get off blocks. He's a rangy run defender with good closing speed and a good motor. He lines up over the slot at times and matches up well with tight ends. He shows good awareness and range in zone.","post_draft":"The Seahawks gave up a very un-Seahawk-like 4.95 yards per rush last season, the third-worst mark in the NFL, and the worst mark in franchise history. Injuries and suspensions played a role, and Barton could be asked to step in soon. On paper, the fit is clear: He's a solid run defender with coverage range that Pete Carroll can work with. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Bobby Okereke","year":2019,"height":73,"weight":239,"college":"Stanford","college_abbrivation":"STAN","pre_draft":"Okereke is a versatile linebacker with excellent length and top-end speed. His pursuit angles are inconsistent, but he closes well. He does a good job of picking up backs releasing into the flat, and he matches up well with tight ends. He shows adequate awareness in underneath zone. There's room for improvement when it comes to winning one-on-one battles, but he closes well and he chases with above-average effort rushing the passer.","post_draft":"General manager Chris Ballard hit a home run when he took Darius Leonard last year, and he takes another long linebacker with good range on Day 2 here. Okereke has the tools to push for the starting outside linebacker spot opposite Leonard early in his career. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Connor McGovern","year":2019,"height":77,"weight":308,"college":"Penn State","college_abbrivation":"PSU","pre_draft":"McGovern is a tall interior offensive lineman with adequate bulk and long arms. He's a highly effective run-blocker who takes great angles, does a good job of latching on and drives defenders off the line. Elite initial quickness will give him some problems in pass protection, but he rarely loses once he locks on.","post_draft":"The Dallas need on the offensive line is two-fold: On the immediate level, the Cowboys have a need at guard, which is where McGovern excels as a run-blocker in particular. On the secondary level, this group is pricey. Dallas spends $10 million more on their current O-line than any team in the league. This guy can help. As they say, first you get the money (discount), then you get the power (run game). Or something like that. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Trey Pipkins","year":2019,"height":78,"weight":309,"college":"Sioux Falls","college_abbrivation":"SIO","pre_draft":"Pipkins is an athletic offensive tackle with below-average length. He dominated Division II competition and played well at the East-West Shrine game, but there are still concerns about his ability to make the jump to the NFL. He's wide with his hands and needs to do a better job of keeping his hips under him.","post_draft":"We expected the Chargers to bring in competition for Sam Levi at right tackle spot so this pick makes sense from a need standpoint. However, he was outside our top 300, so this a substantial reach.  -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chuma Edoga","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":308,"college":"USC","college_abbrivation":"USC","pre_draft":"Edoga is a shorter-than-average tackle with solid bulk and good arm length. He gets set quickly and has a powerful punch. He's an easy mover with the ability to handle speed off the edge and adjust to double moves. As a run-blocker, he has the power to jolt defenders, but he becomes an erratic finisher and his legs die on contact too often. He lacks discipline and he's been highly penalized.","post_draft":"The Jets lost both James Carpenter and Spencer Long in free agency, though \"lost\" perhaps overstates the impact, as New York's guards and center ranked 27th in ESPN's Pass Block Win Rate. Kelechi Osemele has been added, and now they have another guard prospect to, hopefully, help plug the interior and help Sam Darnold with better down-and-distance scenarios in 2019. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Miles Boykin","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":220,"college":"Notre Dame","college_abbrivation":"ND","pre_draft":"Boykin is a big receiver who turned heads with an impressive workout at the combine. At 220 pounds with long arms and big hands, his numbers in the 40-yard dash, vertical, three-cone and broad jump were all outstanding for a receiver of his size. He's an immediate threat to take the top off the coverage, and he has some upside as a route runner.","post_draft":"A Baltimore offense that added Marquise Brown in the first round adds another big-play threat here. Boykin's big frame and wide catching radius means quarterback Lamar Jackson doesn't need pinpoint accuracy when he throws Boykin the ball. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jamel Dean","year":2019,"height":73,"weight":206,"college":"Auburn","college_abbrivation":"AUB","pre_draft":"Dean is a tall, long and well-built corner with outstanding speed. He's at his best in press-man, in which he can use his length to reroute receivers. He uses his long arms to bat the ball down at the last second. He's long and strong enough to get off blocks, but his effort in run support is spotty.","post_draft":"This was a good spot to go back to back. It wasn't just that Tampa Bay was 26th in passing yards allowed, it was how easy it was. Consider a 73 percent completion percentage allowed, the 8.2 yards per throw, and the 65.0 Total QBR. Stack the cornerbacks up. Dean can fly, but the technique needs to match the wheels. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Oshane Ximines","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":253,"college":"Old Dominion","college_abbrivation":"ODU","pre_draft":"Ximines has a quick first step, and he flashes the ability to generate push with speed-to-power moves. He has enough lateral quickness to cross the face of offensive tackles on outside-in moves. Ximines is at his best slipping blocks and shooting gaps in the running game. He has snap in his hands and good upper-body power, but he's light for a defensive end.","post_draft":"The Giants had only 30 sacks last year and lack a proven edge rusher after trading Olivier Vernon to the Browns. Ximines is an above-average pass-rusher and a good fit at outside linebacker in defensive coordinator James Bettcher's 3-4 scheme. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dawson Knox","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":254,"college":"Ole Miss","college_abbrivation":"MISS","pre_draft":"Knox has a high ceiling, thanks to his excellent blend of size, length and top-end speed. He accelerates off the line, and he shows a second gear when getting vertical. He's an underdeveloped route runner with inconsistent ball skills. His effort is good as a blocker in the running game and in pass protection, but he needs to get stronger.","post_draft":"The Bills ranked 30th in the NFL last season in yards after the catch, and despite the additions of Cole Beasley and John Brown in free agency, the team could still use an athletic difference-maker in the passing game -- or at least the upside of one. That's Knox, who didn't see big totals as part of a crowded passing game at Ole Miss but has that rare trait of explosiveness in a tight end frame. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Bobby Evans","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":312,"college":"Oklahoma","college_abbrivation":"OKLA","pre_draft":"Evans has average size and top-end speed with decent length. He's a developing hand fighter who flashes the ability to shoot his hands, knock defenders' hands down and rewrap in pass protection. He's not as effective when he doesn't win with his hands. He does an adequate job of getting into position and steering defenders in the run game. Evans needs to play with better pad level and keep his hips under him. He has experience playing left and right tackle.","post_draft":"Andrew Whitworth continues to play at a high level, but he is 37 years old and is in a contract year. Evans improves depth and gives the Rams a potential heir apparent to Whitworth. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Quincy Williams","year":2019,"height":70,"weight":239,"college":"Murray State","college_abbrivation":"MURR","pre_draft":"Williams is a tweener outside linebacker/safety with very good length. While he played linebacker in college and he's tough, his frame raises his concerns about his ability to play there in the NFL. He's fast enough to play safety but he's tight in space. A rangy run defender, he tracks the ball well and chases with good effort. Has the tools to develop into a core special teamer.","post_draft":"The Jaguars have other needs that are arguably bigger than linebacker, but Williams is a play for depth in sub packages and perhaps more. Yes, he is the brother of No. 3 overall pick Quinnen Williams."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Mike Edwards","year":2019,"height":71,"weight":205,"college":"Kentucky","college_abbrivation":"UK","pre_draft":"Edwards is a shorter safety with good top-end speed, average bulk and below-average length. He plays bigger than his size and shows good balance and physicality matching up with tight ends. He's an above-average tackler who takes sound pursuit angles. His instincts and ability to beat blockers to the point makes him effective for his size in the box. He's a hands catcher who tracks the ball well.","post_draft":"The Buccaneers continue to address the secondary, taking their third defensive back of Day 2. Edwards is a good value at this point in the draft and he's capable of pushing for a starting role early in his career. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Will Grier","year":2019,"height":75,"weight":217,"college":"West Virginia","college_abbrivation":"WVU","pre_draft":"Grier has a quick release, above-average foot speed and an adequate frame. He finds checkdowns given time and space. He's willing to take a hit to make a play. He's an above-average athlete capable of extending plays and scrambling for first downs. He has adequate arm strength and needs to step into his throws to drive the ball.","post_draft":"Grier is not being brought in as a good angel on Cam Newton's shoulder, a reminder not to drop your pads when he could instead slide, because \"Hey, I might take over.\" What he does offer is immediate high-upside backup potential if Newton misses any time -- Newton has missed multiple starts in two of the past three years -- and the long-term possibility of more. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Yodny Cajuste","year":2019,"height":77,"weight":312,"college":"West Virginia","college_abbrivation":"WVU","pre_draft":"Cajuste has a wide frame, above-average initial quickness and good overall athletic ability. He's quick enough to get into position and strong enough to wall off defenders in the running game. He has average length for a tackle, and he gives up the edge at times. He might be a better fit on the inside as a result.","post_draft":"Trent Brown signed with Oakland and a torn Achilles sidelined 2018 first-round pick Isaiah Wynn for his entire rookie season. Cajuste might be a better fit at guard than tackle where he played in college, but offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia is the best in the business and will maximize Cajuste's natural ability. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Alexander Mattison","year":2019,"height":71,"weight":221,"college":"Boise State","college_abbrivation":"BSU","pre_draft":"Mattison is a big back with exceptional strength and below-average top-end speed. He's highly competitive, running with good pad level and contact balance. He consistently finishes runs falling forward. He lacks ideal elusiveness and a second gear. He's a reliable pass-catcher but not much of a route-running threat. He's big, strong and aggressive in pass protection.","post_draft":"Dalvin Cook has played in a total of 15 games over two NFL seasons. You can imagine why Rick Spielman might consider running back a need area even if Cook is comfortably flipping monster truck tires up hills this offseason. Mattison is productive -- a proven runner and pass-catcher who can provide immediate depth. He won't out-fox linebackers at this level with quickness, but he can play. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Hakeem Butler","year":2019,"height":77,"weight":227,"college":"Iowa State","college_abbrivation":"ISU","pre_draft":"Butler is a big target with excellent length, big hands and good top-end speed. He has the frame and body control to win one-on-one downfield. He isn't as dangerous after the catch, but he's a powerful open-field runner. Butler flashes the ability to make the first defender miss, and he's a threat when he gets a chance to build speed."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ryan Finley","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":213,"college":"NC State","college_abbrivation":"NCST","pre_draft":"Finley is a tall and lean quarterback who has fast eyes and gets through his progressions quickly. He has very good touch and is adept at leading receivers. Finley keeps his eyes downfield and his feet married to his eyes while maneuvering inside the pocket. He has average arm strength. He also makes two to three questionable decisions per game.","post_draft":"Andy Dalton has set franchise records in his eight seasons and he has two years left on his contract, but he's 0-4 in playoffs and there's no dead money if the Bengals release him. Last year he missed the final five games with a thumb injury and Jeff Driskel went 1-4 in his place. Finley gives new head coach Zac Taylor a quarterback to mold. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chauncey Gardner-Johnson","year":2019,"height":71,"weight":210,"college":"Florida","college_abbrivation":"FLA","pre_draft":"Gardner-Johnson is an instinctive free safety with shorter-than-ideal arms and very good speed. He's a smooth mover with the range to play center field. He does a good job of coming to balance and wrapping up. He was a very good special-teams player early in his college career and is capable of contributing in that area in the NFL."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Maxx Crosby","year":2019,"height":77,"weight":255,"college":"Eastern Michigan","college_abbrivation":"EMU","pre_draft":"Crosby is a disruptive run defender with good first-step quickness and active hands. He closes well and makes plays in pursuit. He chases the quarterback with great effort, and he has the tools to develop into an effective pass-rusher but he's not there yet. He's light with short arms for a defensive end. He tested well and performed well during linebacker drills at the combine, making him an excellent 3-4 OLB candidate."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Anthony Nelson","year":2019,"height":79,"weight":271,"college":"Iowa","college_abbrivation":"IOWA","pre_draft":"Nelson is a tall, well-built left defensive end with excellent length and average top-end speed for his size. He's got the size, strength and length to set the edge. He plays high and occasionally gives ground, though. He's a power rusher who flashes effective push-pull and long arm moves. He tracks the quarterback and falls back inside when the quarterback steps up. He doesn't bend or close well enough to regularly win with speed off the edge."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Julian Love","year":2019,"height":71,"weight":195,"college":"Notre Dame","college_abbrivation":"ND","pre_draft":"Love is a versatile corner with experience on both sides of the formation as well as over the slot. He has fast eyes, above-average balance and good short-area quickness. He closes well and limits production after the catch. He has natural playmaking instincts and good overall ball skills."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Khari Willis","year":2019,"height":71,"weight":213,"college":"Michigan State","college_abbrivation":"MSU","pre_draft":"Willis is a thick safety with below-average length and average speed. He's a downhill run defender who takes sound angles and is effective playing close to the line of scrimmage. He's instinctive and runs well enough to cover a deep half. He limits production after the catch. He's not a centerfielder, he doesn't have the cover skills to regularly match up with slot receivers and his frame raises concern about his ability to cover tight ends."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Mitch Wishnowsky","year":2019,"height":74,"weight":218,"college":"Utah","college_abbrivation":"UTAH","pre_draft":"Wishnowsky has the accuracy, leg strength, athletic ability and versatility to quickly develop into an above-average punter and effective holder."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kendall Sheffield","year":2019,"height":71,"weight":193,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Sheffield is an explosive athlete with good strength and excellent straight-line speed. He has limited starting experience, but his instincts improved with more playing time in 2018. The Alabama transfer likes to play physical, and he's at his best in press-man coverage."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Bryce Love","year":2019,"height":69,"weight":200,"college":"Stanford","college_abbrivation":"STAN","pre_draft":"Love is an explosive runner with the burst to turn the corner and the speed to pull away when he catches a seam. He has the foot speed to bounce between gaps and make defenders miss. He's an undersized back with slightly below-average power. He has had some problems staying healthy, and he tore an ACL in the regular-season finale."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Justice Hill","year":2019,"height":70,"weight":198,"college":"Oklahoma State","college_abbrivation":"OKST","pre_draft":"Hill is an undersized back with outstanding explosiveness and top-end speed. There's a noticeable burst when he hits the hole between the tackles and is quick around the corner. He makes defenders miss in the hole and has the tools to develop into a weapon in the passing game."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dru Samia","year":2019,"height":77,"weight":305,"college":"Oklahoma","college_abbrivation":"OKLA","pre_draft":"Samia is a long-levered guard with adequate bulk and good foot speed for the position. He's a fundamentally sound run-blocker who gets adequate-to-good initial pop. He gets good hand placement, mirrors well and shows good awareness in pass protection. He has experience playing right tackle and can fill in there in an emergency."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Christian Miller","year":2019,"height":75,"weight":247,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Miller is an instinctive pass rusher with outstanding length, good speed and some natural bend. He lacks ideal redirect quickness and needs to develop more effective counter moves. He's lean and he struggles to anchor when teams run at him. He's a team leader with a professional work ethic and has the tools to make immediate contributions on special teams."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Amani Hooker","year":2019,"height":71,"weight":210,"college":"Iowa","college_abbrivation":"IOWA","pre_draft":"Hooker is a well-built, compact safety/nickelback with marginal length and above-average top-end speed. He's at his best lining up over the slot, where he's patient and doesn't overreact to the receiver's first move. He's a ball hawk with the hands and instincts to be a playmaker in the NFL. He closes well in run support."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Austin Bryant","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":271,"college":"Clemson","college_abbrivation":"CLEM","pre_draft":"Bryant has an excellent frame with outstanding length and he carries his weight well. As a pass-rusher, he has a quick first step, and he occasionally advances his rush while engaged. He is slow to redirect and his tightness shows up when he tries to bend the edge. He's big and strong enough to set the edge, but he plays too high a times. He chases the run and rushes the passer with good effort."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Hjalte Froholdt","year":2019,"height":77,"weight":306,"college":"Arkansas","college_abbrivation":"ARK","pre_draft":"Froholdt is an athletic run-blocker with the quickness, balance and lateral mobility to succeed in a zone-heavy scheme. His short arms hinder his ability to keep defenders off his frame, but he gets set quickly and does a good job of staying in front of his assignment for the most part in pass protection. He sinks his hips and anchors after giving ground initially."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Sheldrick Redwine","year":2019,"height":72,"weight":196,"college":"Miami","college_abbrivation":"MIAMI","pre_draft":"Redwine has good height and length and excellent top-end speed, although he doesn't play as fast as his timed speed. He has decent ball skills. Redwine takes sound angles and is a physical tackler in run support."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Gary Jennings Jr.","year":2019,"height":73,"weight":214,"college":"West Virginia","college_abbrivation":"WVU","pre_draft":"Jennings Jr. is an above-average vertical route-runner who tracks the ball well and has the top-end speed to threaten downfield. He's not a sudden route-runner, and he struggles to separate from underneath man coverage. He has an above-average catching radius, and he catches passes away from his frame, but his hands are a little inconsistent."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Trevon Wesco","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":267,"college":"West Virginia","college_abbrivation":"WVU","pre_draft":"Wesco is a natural hands catcher with the frame and toughness to make difficult grabs over the middle. He doesn't have the second gear to threaten down the seam or pull away from pursuit, but he's a slippery open-field runner with the balance to break initial contact after the catch. He has the frame to develop into an effective in-line blocker too. He's aggressive and gets good initial pop."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Benny Snell Jr.","year":2019,"height":70,"weight":224,"college":"Kentucky","college_abbrivation":"UK","pre_draft":"Snell is a big back and powerful between-the-tackles runner with the core strength and balance to pick up yards after contact. He lowers his shoulder and delivers the blow to finish runs. He's not as effective running outside as inside. Snell is not a breakaway threat or an ankle breaker in space. His lack of ideal production in the passing game is a concern. He flashes good ball skills given the opportunity."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ben Powers","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":307,"college":"Oklahoma","college_abbrivation":"OKLA","pre_draft":"Powers is an experienced, tough and savvy guard with excellent football character. He plays with good overall balance and technique. Powers is an efficient pass-blocker who wins with poise, awareness and solid hand placement."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Phil Haynes","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":322,"college":"Wake Forest","college_abbrivation":"WAKE","pre_draft":"Haynes is a well-built guard with above-average length and top-end speed. He's strong enough to move defenders off the ball when he plays with sound technique. He gets set quickly and holds his ground in pass pro. He has excellent upper-body strength and defenders snap back when he lands his punch. He flashes a nasty disposition."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Renell Wren","year":2019,"height":77,"weight":318,"college":"Arizona State","college_abbrivation":"ASU","pre_draft":"Wren has an excellent blend of size, length and top-end speed for a defensive tackle. He's versatile enough to line up on the inside in a four-man front and defensive end in a three-man front. He's a stout run defender with the size and strength to clog up the middle when he stays low. His pads rise and he gets washed out at times. He has some upside, but he doesn't win with his hands and frequently stalls out rushing the passer."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Riley Ridley","year":2019,"height":73,"weight":199,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Ridley has average size, long arms and big hands while being a savvy route runner. He has strong hands in traffic, shows good body control when adjusting to the ball and commits very few focus drops. He isn't, however, much of a big-play threat."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Iman Marshall","year":2019,"height":73,"weight":207,"college":"USC","college_abbrivation":"USC","pre_draft":"Marshall is a big corner with below-average length and average top-end speed. He's aggressive, keeps contain and is a solid tackler in run support. He has good balance and is effective at times in press but needs to be more consistent. He's tight and his Pro Day short-shuttle time is a red flag. He flashes soft hands and does well getting his hands in late to break up passes."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tony Pollard","year":2019,"height":72,"weight":210,"college":"Memphis","college_abbrivation":"MEM","pre_draft":"Pollard has a muscular frame and very good top-end speed. He's a one-cut-and-go type of back best suited for a zone-heavy scheme. He's got the patience to wait for creases to open, and he shows great burst through the hole. He's a versatile weapon who has excellent experience at receiver and returned seven kickoffs for touchdowns at Memphis. He's also been effective covering kicks."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Isaiah Johnson","year":2019,"height":74,"weight":208,"college":"Houston","college_abbrivation":"HOU","pre_draft":"Johnson has the length, frame and top-end speed to develop into an effective press/zone corner. He has smaller hands, but he's a former receiver who flashes good ball skills for the position and doesn't have to be in perfect position to make a play on the ball thanks to his length. He's willing to step up in run support. He's an inconsistent tackler."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Drue Tranquill","year":2019,"height":74,"weight":234,"college":"Notre Dame","college_abbrivation":"ND","pre_draft":"Tranquil is a well-built inside linebacker with outstanding top-end speed. He reads his keys, locates the ball and beats blockers to the point of attack. He has excellent upper body strength, yet there's room for improvement when it comes to getting off blocks. Tranquill matches up well with tight ends."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Wes Martin","year":2019,"height":75,"weight":311,"college":"Indiana","college_abbrivation":"IND","pre_draft":"Martin is a shorter guard with average bulk, average top-end speed and below-average length. He has excellent upper-body strength but his hand placement is inconsistent and at times he gives too much ground in pass pro. He has an average base and he flashes a mean streak in the run game."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ugochukwu Amadi","year":2019,"height":69,"weight":199,"college":"Oregon","college_abbrivation":"ORE","pre_draft":"Amadi is a free safety/nickelback prospect with slightly above-average length and above-average top-end speed. He's at his best playing over the slot where he's quick, balanced and fluid enough to match up. He tracks the ball well and has good hands. He's an above-average tackler who plays with good body control and wraps up."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jarrett Stidham","year":2019,"height":74,"weight":218,"college":"Auburn","college_abbrivation":"AUB","pre_draft":"Stidham has adequate size, good arm strength and above-average mobility. He can fit the ball into tight spots and shows the ability to drive the ball vertically when he has space to step into his throws. He's accurate and does a great job of leading his receivers to yards after the catch.","post_draft":"Tom Brady continues to play at a high level but he turns 42 in August and backup Brian Hoyer isn't the long-term answer. We had a late second-round grade on Stidham, making him an excellent value pick here. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Greg Gaines","year":2019,"height":73,"weight":312,"college":"Washington","college_abbrivation":"WASH","pre_draft":"Gaines is a squatty nose tackle with short arms and average straight-line speed. He has active hands and average first-step quickness. He flashes the ability to get to the quarterback with effort, but he's a better run defender than pass-rusher. He's a stout run defender with a low center of gravity and good bulk. He has a powerful upper body and good shock in his hands. He does an excellent job of locating and tracking the ball for an interior defensive lineman."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"John Cominsky","year":2019,"height":77,"weight":286,"college":"Charleston (WV)","college_abbrivation":"CHA","pre_draft":"Cominsky erased concerns about ability to make the jump from Division II Charleston to the NFL with an excellent combine workout and steady performance the week of the Senior Bowl. He's got the size, strength and length to set the edge. He's a better run defender on the outside than he is on the inside. While he has the potential to develop into an effective pass rusher, he had just three sacks in 2018."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Michael Jordan","year":2019,"height":78,"weight":312,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Jordan is a well-built, versatile interior lineman with the size and length to play center or guard. He plays with good leverage and flashes the ability to uproot defensive tackles. His excellent awareness in pass protection and the run game jump out on tape."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Foster Moreau","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":253,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Moreau has average size but better length and top-end speed. He's a competitive blocker, but he stalls out and falls off blocks. He had an excellent workout at the combine yet he didn't make much of an impact as a receiver at LSU. He's a big target with the toughness to work the middle of the field, but he doesn't separate well. He's a team captain and natural leader with a professional work ethic."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Shareef Miller","year":2019,"height":77,"weight":254,"college":"Penn State","college_abbrivation":"PSU","pre_draft":"Miller is a lighter defensive end with good length and top-end speed. He dips his inside shoulder and reduces surface area rushing off the edge. He looks to work inside when the offensive tackle oversets. He's a disruptive run defender who tracks the ball, chases with above-average effort and closes well in pursuit. He flashes the ability to stack and shed, but he takes too long to get off some blocks."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Deionte Thompson","year":2019,"height":73,"weight":195,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Thompson is a tall and lean free safety with excellent range and excellent instincts. He's adept at reading routes and the eyes of quarterbacks. Thompson had multiple opportunities to intercept passes that he failed to cash in on. He takes sound angles and closes well in run support."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ryquell Armstead","year":2019,"height":71,"weight":220,"college":"Temple","college_abbrivation":"TEM","pre_draft":"Armstead is a big back with excellent top-end speed for his size and is a threat to go the distance if he gets a seam. He's an overaggressive runner who doesn't gives his blockers time to get into position and misses some holes."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Zach Gentry","year":2019,"height":80,"weight":265,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Gentry has a rare combination of height, weight and arm length, but he has marginal top-end speed. His size creates matchup problems and he'll have the ability to generate late separation with his massive frame if he continues to get stronger. He's not much of a threat after the catch and there are too many focus drops on his tape. He has the frame to wall off as a blocker, but he needs to improve his strength and technique."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ben Burr-Kirven","year":2019,"height":72,"weight":230,"college":"Washington","college_abbrivation":"WASH","pre_draft":"Burr-Kirven is slightly undersized with average arm length and good straight-line speed on tape. He reads his keys, locates the ball and chases with great effort. While he's tough and plays hard, there's room for improvement when it comes to stacking and shedding blocks. He's more effective rushing the passer and dropping into zone than he is matching up in man."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ryan Connelly","year":2019,"height":74,"weight":242,"college":"Wisconsin","college_abbrivation":"WIS","pre_draft":"Connelly has an above-average blend of size and top-end speed. He reads his keys and flashes the ability to shoot gaps defending the run. He's tough and willing to meet lead blockers in the hole. He has shorter arms, and there's room for improvement when it comes to getting off blocks when he gets reached. He chases with good effort and closes well in pursuit. He gets to depth and shows good awareness in underneath zone."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Marvell Tell III","year":2019,"height":74,"weight":198,"college":"USC","college_abbrivation":"USC","pre_draft":"Tell is a tall long-armed free safety with adequate bulk, average speed and good overall athleticism. He closes quickly and makes up ground when the ball is in the air. Tell has a wide catching radius and decent ball skills. He's a willing run defender whose angles and tackling are a little inconsistent."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Matt Gay","year":2019,"height":72,"weight":232,"college":"Utah","college_abbrivation":"UTAH","pre_draft":"Gay has above-average range and connected on 8-of-11 field goal attempts from 50 yards or farther over the past two seasons. He had three field goal attempts blocked in 2018 and needs to elevate the ball better at times. He kicked off last year and has the leg strength to do so at the NFL level."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Amani Oruwariye","year":2019,"height":74,"weight":205,"college":"Penn State","college_abbrivation":"PSU","pre_draft":"Oruwariye is a bigger corner with average length and above-average top-end speed. He's an opportunistic playmaker who has picked off seven passes the past two seasons. He's an adequate tackler who doesn't shy away from his responsibilities in run support."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Vosean Joseph","year":2019,"height":74,"weight":230,"college":"Florida","college_abbrivation":"FLA","pre_draft":"Joseph is an undersized linebacker with below-average length but very good playing speed. He does a solid job of sifting through traffic, and he has the explosive burst to shoot gaps. He has to win with athletic ability and quickness as a run-defender. He's an erratic tackler who slips off too many tackles."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dre Greenlaw","year":2019,"height":72,"weight":237,"college":"Arkansas","college_abbrivation":"ARK","pre_draft":"Greenlaw is a rangy run defender who plays faster than his timed speed. He looks smaller on tape than his combine weight, plus he weighed less at the Senior Bowl and his pro day. He gets engulfed and pushed around. His short-shuttle time is a red flag for an outside linebacker and raises concerns about his ability to match up in man at the NFL level."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Hunter Renfrow","year":2019,"height":70,"weight":184,"college":"Clemson","college_abbrivation":"CLEM","pre_draft":"Renfrow is a better football player than athlete. He's a smooth route runner with adequate burst and locates and exploits pockets in zone looks. He's a small target with shorter arms, and his hand span is more than 1½ inches smaller than the five-year combine average for receivers, yet he doesn't drop many passes. He makes contested catches and adjusts to passes thrown outside his frame. He's not a big-play threat."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kingsley Keke","year":2019,"height":75,"weight":288,"college":"Texas A&M","college_abbrivation":"TA&M","pre_draft":"Keke is a versatile defensive lineman with excellent length. He shoots his hands inside and stacks offensive tackles. He flashes the ability to win with quickness when he lines up on the inside. He is athletic enough to develop into an effective interior pass-rusher."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Andrew Van Ginkel","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":241,"college":"Wisconsin","college_abbrivation":"WIS","pre_draft":"Van Ginkel is an average-sized outside linebacker with excellent top-end speed. He flashes as a speed rusher thanks to his good first step, bend and closing speed. He has the lateral quickness to beat blockers to the inside. He takes too long to get off blocks and has a below-average anchor."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Qadree Ollison","year":2019,"height":73,"weight":228,"college":"Pittsburgh","college_abbrivation":"PITT","pre_draft":"Ollison is a big back who runs hard and flashes the ability to deliver the blow on contact. He has the foot speed to press and bounce. He's fast enough to rip off chunk yards when he hits the hole at full speed. He doesn't have breakaway speed and is not an elusive runner. He's more effective running inside than he is attacking the perimeter. He has average ball skills and is not a big-play threat after the catch."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ross Pierschbacher","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":307,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Pierschbacher is a versatile interior offensive lineman with starting experience at guard and center. He gets into position and walls off defenders in the run game. He shows good awareness but lunges and gets caught off-balance in pass protection."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jordan Scarlett","year":2019,"height":71,"weight":208,"college":"Florida","college_abbrivation":"FLA","pre_draft":"Scarlett is well-built with very good speed. He has good contact balance and flashes the ability to run over defenders when he gets into the open field. He shows good burst through the hole and is fast enough to break long runs. He's not a natural pass-catcher. He waits on defenders instead of stepping up and meeting them in pass protection."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Mack Wilson","year":2019,"height":73,"weight":240,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Wilson was the quarterback of Alabama's defense. He understands concepts and gets players lined up correctly. He shows good range in coverage and has good ball skills for a linebacker. Wilson can get stuck on blocks, which knocks him off course in the running game, but he improved in 2018."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Justin Hollins","year":2019,"height":77,"weight":248,"college":"Oregon","college_abbrivation":"ORE","pre_draft":"Hollins is a 3-4 outside linebacker with adequate size, good length and excellent top-end speed. He gets his hands inside and stacks blockers. There's room for improvement when it comes to getting off blocks. Hollins has some upside as a pass-rusher. He has the length, speed and enough athletic ability to compete with tight ends in coverage."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Blake Cashman","year":2019,"height":73,"weight":237,"college":"Minnesota","college_abbrivation":"MINN","pre_draft":"Cashman is a rangy run defender with good size and excellent top-end speed. He gets stuck on blocks, and he has short arms and below-average upper-body strength. But he tested well at the combine and has the potential to develop above-average coverage skills."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Michael Jackson","year":2019,"height":73,"weight":210,"college":"Miami","college_abbrivation":"MIAMI","pre_draft":"Jackson is a press corner with good height, bulk, length and top-end speed. He's long and physical but he's also tight and lacks ideal foot speed. He tracks the ball well and flashes the ability to catch with his hands away from his frame. He's a strong tackler who doesn't shy away from contact and flashes the ability to get off blocks quickly."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Byron Cowart","year":2019,"height":75,"weight":298,"college":"Maryland","college_abbrivation":"MD","pre_draft":"Cowart plays on the inside and outside. He's strong enough to set the edge and flashes the ability to push offensive tackles back into the backfield at defensive end. He's got the length and upper-body strength to stack blockers. His ability to locate the ball and shed in time to make the play is inconsistent. He's not as stout between the tackles. He has just average closing speed, initial quickness and agility for a defensive tackle, let alone a defensive end."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Daylon Mack","year":2019,"height":73,"weight":336,"college":"Texas A&M","college_abbrivation":"TA&M","pre_draft":"Mack is a squat nose tackle with a low center of gravity, short arms and good initial quickness. He's highly disruptive and flashes the ability to overwhelm blockers when he's fresh. He's strong and tough enough to occupy double-teams. There's room for improvement when it comes to getting off blocks and he's a better run defender than pass-rusher."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Charles Omenihu","year":2019,"height":77,"weight":280,"college":"Texas","college_abbrivation":"TEX","pre_draft":"Omenihu has an NFL frame and rare length. He's strong enough to set the edge when he plays low, and he flashes the ability to get off blocks in time to make the play. He gives ground and gets pushed inside when he plays high. He has the frame and quickness to develop into a disruptive interior pass rusher."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cameron Smith","year":2019,"height":74,"weight":238,"college":"USC","college_abbrivation":"USC","pre_draft":"Smith is a tough and steady inside linebacker with average size, average length and good straight-line speed. He has good core strength, and he does an above-average job of taking on blocks. He shows good instincts and range in coverage, but he's a straight-line player who is more effective dropping into zone coverage than matching up in man."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jake Bailey","year":2019,"height":73,"weight":200,"college":"Stanford","college_abbrivation":"STAN","pre_draft":"Bailey handled the punting and kickoff duties at Stanford. He gets the ball off quickly and he gets good hang time. He connected on 12-of-16 field goal attempts and made three field goals of 50 or more yards his senior year of high school."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"E.J. Speed","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":230,"college":"Tarleton State","college_abbrivation":"TAR","pre_draft":"Speed is a lean and athletic linebacker with excellent length and top-end speed. He closes well in pursuit and has some upside as a pass-rusher. He flashes the ability to stack and shed but he's inconsistent in that area and gives too much ground at times."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Joe Jackson","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":275,"college":"Miami","college_abbrivation":"MIAMI","pre_draft":"Jackson has ideal size, above-average length and good closing speed for his size. He presses offensive tackles, locates the quarterback and flashes the ability to disengage in time to finish as a pass-rusher. He has the size and length to develop into a solid run-defender if he plays with better pad level."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Easton Stick","year":2019,"height":73,"weight":224,"college":"North Dakota State","college_abbrivation":"NDSU","pre_draft":"Stick is tough and stands in in the face of pressure. He gets through his progressions and locates the open man given time. He flashes the ability to pound the strike zone when he's in a rhythm but is a little streaky and North Dakota State's play-action package created big windows for him. He has adequate arm strength.","post_draft":"Philip Rivers (37 years old) is coming off his 10th year with 4,000-plus passing yards and 25-plus passing touchdowns. The Chargers also signed Tyrod Taylor to a two-year deal so quarterback is not a pressing need. That said, taking a chance on a quarterback who they think has the skill set to develop in the middle rounds is a sound approach. Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Clayton Thorson","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":222,"college":"Northwestern","college_abbrivation":"NW","pre_draft":"Thorson has an NFL frame and and above-average pocket mobility. He's a streaky passer who can get hot and make impressive anticipation throws but also misses within the strike zone at times. He has enough arm strength to get good zip on intermediate throws and get the ball downfield. He flashes the ability to locate checkdowns, yet he locks onto his primary receiver too often and forces too many throws. He has good football intelligence, and is tough and highly competitive.","post_draft":"Carson Wentz missed most of the 2017 season with a torn ACL and end of last year with a spinal compression fracture. TThe Eagles didn't draft Thorson to push Wentz, but Nick Foles now in Jacksonville, so bringing in a quarterback to push Nate Sudfield for the backup role makes sense."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"D'Andre Walker","year":2019,"height":74,"weight":251,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Walker has a quick first step and excels at anticipating the snap. He rushes with good forward lean, uses his long arms to keep blockers off his body and flashes the ability to convert speed to power. He tends to hold his ground and set the edge even though he plays a little high."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"David Edwards","year":2019,"height":78,"weight":308,"college":"Wisconsin","college_abbrivation":"WIS","pre_draft":"Edwards has prototypical height and weight, but he has shorter-than-ideal arms for an offensive tackle. He has heavy hands, and he knocks speed rushers off course when his punch lands on opponents. He has enough lateral mobility to effectively zone block, but he needs to play with better pad level at times."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Austin Seibert","year":2019,"height":69,"weight":213,"college":"Oklahoma","college_abbrivation":"OKLA","pre_draft":"Seibert is a versatile kicker who was Oklahoma's place kicker and punter the past four seasons, and handled kickoff duties the past three seasons. His field goal percentage improved in each of the past three seasons and he connected on 16-of-17 field goal attempts from inside 40 yards in 2018."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Darius Slayton","year":2019,"height":73,"weight":190,"college":"Auburn","college_abbrivation":"AUB","pre_draft":"Slayton is a lean wide receiver with good length, big hands and explosive top-end speed. He has above-average body control and he excels at executing the back-shoulder fade. There's a lot of room for development when it comes to getting off press and his intermediate route running. His hands are inconsistent."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jordan Miller","year":2019,"height":73,"weight":186,"college":"Washington","college_abbrivation":"WASH","pre_draft":"Miller is an instinctive press/zone corner with above-average height, arm length and top-end speed. He closes well and limits production after the catch. He has good balance and feet for his size. There's room for improvement when it comes to winning with physicality and strength. He's a tough run-stopper and an above-average tackler."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cole Holcomb","year":2019,"height":73,"weight":235,"college":"North Carolina","college_abbrivation":"UNC","pre_draft":"Holcomb is a slightly undersized linebacker with below-average length, excellent top-end speed and very good athletic ability. Chases with good effort and closes well. He's late diagnosing some plays and there's room for improvement when it comes to getting off blocks."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Keesean Johnson","year":2019,"height":73,"weight":201,"college":"Fresno State","college_abbrivation":"FRES","pre_draft":"Johnson tested poorly at the combine but had a much better workout at his pro day. He lines up out wide and in the slot. He's a smooth route runner with adequate burst. He catches the ball in stride and flashes the ability to make the first defender miss. He doesn't have the second gear to take the top off coverage, but he tracks the ball well and he's competitive fighting for 50-50 catches."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Sutton Smith","year":2019,"height":72,"weight":233,"college":"Northern Illinois","college_abbrivation":"NIU","pre_draft":"Smith has marginal length and size for an edge defender, but he's athletic, tough, closes well and chases with outstanding effort. He projects as a core special teams contributor who is going to have to find a role on defense."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kaden Smith","year":2019,"height":77,"weight":255,"college":"Stanford","college_abbrivation":"STAN","pre_draft":"Smith is a big target with good ball skills. He excels at working the middle of the field and does a great job of securing contested catches. He runs hard after the catch, and his play speed is faster than his 40-yard dash time. But at the end of the day, Smith is a tight end with 4.91 40 speed and below-average length. He is a decent inline blocker, however."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Saquan Hampton","year":2019,"height":73,"weight":206,"college":"Rutgers","college_abbrivation":"RUTG","pre_draft":"Hampton is an average-sized safety with decent length and top-end speed. He closes well when breaking on the ball. He allows too much separation transitioning out of breaks and gets grabby at times. He tracks the ball well and flashes the ability to snatch it out of the air even with smaller hands. He's willing to step up but he's an inconsistent tackler who takes too long to get off blocks."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Gardner Minshew","year":2019,"height":73,"weight":225,"college":"Washington State","college_abbrivation":"WSU","pre_draft":"Minshew is a rhythm passer who's streaky at times. He has a quick release and can deliver the ball from different arm angles. He understands coverages, has fast eyes and is decisive. He has below-average arm strength and has some limitations when it comes to driving the ball vertically. He has quick feet and senses pressure but drifts in the pocket and gets himself into unnecessary trouble at times.","post_draft":"Look for Minshew to compete with fourth-year quarterback Cody Kessler (2-2 in four starts last year), for the backup role behind Nick Foles. Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Lamont Gaillard","year":2019,"height":75,"weight":305,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Gaillard has adequate size with above-average length and big hands. He has lined up at guard and center. Gaillard takes solid angles and gets good leverage in the run game. He's very effective with his timing and awareness on combo blocks. He's tough and flashes an edge as a finisher. He shows good awareness, but he's a limited athlete who will be overmatched by quickness one-on-one in pass protection."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Corey Ballentine","year":2019,"height":71,"weight":196,"college":"Washburn","college_abbrivation":"WAS","pre_draft":"Ballentine has average size, slightly above-average length and good top-end speed. He lines up on the inside and the outside. He's fluid with average quickness transitioning out of breaks. Playing speed matches timed speed, and he recovers well. He plays the ball, not the man in zone. His frame (5-foot-11, 196 pounds) raises concerns about his ability to match up with bigger receivers."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jaquan Johnson","year":2019,"height":70,"weight":191,"college":"Miami","college_abbrivation":"MIAMI","pre_draft":"Johnson is an undersized safety who at his best playing closer to the line of scrimmage and is much better in run support than his frame might suggest. He's more effective in underneath zone coverage than he is matching up in man-to-man coverage. He has the mental and physical toughness to develop into a core special-teams player."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Trayveon Williams","year":2019,"height":68,"weight":206,"college":"Texas A&M","college_abbrivation":"TA&M","pre_draft":"Williams is a tough, undersized, versatile back with proven production at the highest college level. He has great vision as a runner. He doesn't create a ton of yards on his own, but he doesn't leave many blocked yards on the field, either. He has reliable hands as a receiver, and he's a willing pass-blocker."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Justin Skule","year":2019,"height":79,"weight":317,"college":"Vanderbilt","college_abbrivation":"VAN","pre_draft":"Skule is an athletic tackle with good size, top-end speed and slightly below-average length. He moved from right tackle to left tackle in 2017 and has the potential to develop into a valuable No. 3 swing tackle."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Travis Fulgham","year":2019,"height":75,"weight":215,"college":"Old Dominion","college_abbrivation":"ODU","pre_draft":"Fulgham is a big receiver with excellent length and average top-end speed. He's a natural hands catcher with good body control. Though he doesn't have the second gear to take the top off the coverage, he uses his frame to shield defenders from the ball and he makes over-the-shoulder catches downfield. He's not as much of a threat after the catch."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ka'dar Hollman","year":2019,"height":72,"weight":196,"college":"Toledo","college_abbrivation":"TOL","pre_draft":"Hollman has average size, below-average length and outstanding top-end speed. He has the upper body strength, speed and toughness to develop into an effective press corner, and is willing in run support. He had just two career interceptions."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ty Johnson","year":2019,"height":71,"weight":210,"college":"Maryland","college_abbrivation":"MD","pre_draft":"Johnson explodes though the hole and is a threat to pull away when he gets a seam. He's not an elusive open-field runner and doesn't have the power to push the pile. He picks up some yards after contact thanks to effort. He returned two kickoffs for touchdowns at Maryland."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Juwann Winfree","year":2019,"height":75,"weight":215,"college":"Colorado","college_abbrivation":"COLO","pre_draft":"Winfree has good size and average top-end speed. He tracks the ball well and adjusts to passes thrown outside his frame. He's had some problems staying healthy and finished his career with just 60 catches."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"David Long Jr.","year":2019,"height":71,"weight":227,"college":"West Virginia","college_abbrivation":"WVU","pre_draft":"Long is an undersized linebacker with below-average length and top-end speed. He's an instinctive run defender who fills gaps and sifts through traffic between the tackles. He masks below-average speed by reading the play quickly and chasing with great effort. He shows adequate awareness in zone."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Drew Forbes","year":2019,"height":77,"weight":303,"college":"Southeast Missouri State","college_abbrivation":"SEMO","pre_draft":"Forbes has average size, good athletic ability and excellent top-end speed but he has marginal arm length so he may have to kick inside. He's quick, gets into position he plays with good balance in the run game. He needs to improve his hand placement and lunges at times, but he has the potential to develop into an above-average pass-blocker."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Armon Watts","year":2019,"height":77,"weight":300,"college":"Arkansas","college_abbrivation":"ARK","pre_draft":"Watts grades out as a rotational defensive tackle or 3-4 DE who locates and tracks the ball well. He has active hands and does an above-average job of slipping blocks. He flashes the ability to stack blockers, but his pads rise and he gets pushed around at times. Watts flashes the ability to win with his hands rushing the passer."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Marcus Epps","year":2019,"height":72,"weight":191,"college":"Wyoming","college_abbrivation":"WYO","pre_draft":"Epps is a smaller safety with short arms and slightly above-average top-end speed. He has big hands and while he didn't pick off a pass last year, he finished his career with nine INTs. He has the athletic ability to develop good short area cover skills, while his angles in run support are inconsistent."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Isaiah Buggs","year":2019,"height":75,"weight":306,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Buggs has average size with below-average length and average top-end speed for a defensive tackle. He has experience playing on the inside and the outside. He has good instincts and he does an above-average job of locating the ball. He's a power rusher with adequate closing burst. His snap awareness is inconsistent and he's late getting off the ball at times."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Olisaemeka Udoh","year":2019,"height":78,"weight":323,"college":"Elon","college_abbrivation":"ELON","pre_draft":"Udoh possesses a rare blend of length, size and athletic ability. He gets set quickly and anchors well. He played offensive line for just one year in high school, and his tape raises concerns about ability to pick up complicated pressure packages. He needs to do a better job of keeping his hips under him and sustaining in the run game. The flipside is he has the strength to develop into an effective drive blocker in addition to the foot speed to develop into an effective zone blocker."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dexter Williams","year":2019,"height":71,"weight":212,"college":"Notre Dame","college_abbrivation":"ND","pre_draft":"Williams is an instinctive between-the-tackles runner who does a good job of following his blocks. He plays faster than his 40 time and flashes the ability to pull away when he gets a seam. His limited production in the passing game is a concern, but he flashed the potential to develop into an effective checkdown who picks up some yards after the catch on 2018 Southern Cal tape."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Xavier Crawford","year":2019,"height":71,"weight":187,"college":"Central Michigan","college_abbrivation":"CMU","pre_draft":"Crawford is an undersized corner with short arms who ran well at the combine and exceptionally well at his pro day. He reads the quarterback and plays the ball, not the man. He competes in press coverage, but his short arms make it tougher for him to gets his hands on receivers. Crawford is faster than he is quick, but he's an erratic tackler who gets stuck on blocks."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Blessuan Austin","year":2019,"height":73,"weight":198,"college":"Rutgers","college_abbrivation":"RUTG","pre_draft":"Austin is a tall corner with above-average length. He plays faster on tape and he may need more time to recover from consecutive season-ending knee injuries, but he did not run well at his pro day. He has above-average change of direction and short area man-to-man cover skills on tape. He's got the tools to develop into an effective press corner. He's got big hands and he flashes above-average ball skills."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Trace McSorley","year":2019,"height":72,"weight":202,"college":"Penn State","college_abbrivation":"PSU","pre_draft":"McSorley is an undersized quarterback who is at his best when using his athletic ability to extend plays. He's accurate throwing on the move. He shows the ability to climb the pocket, keep his eyes downfield and find the open man. He's a natural leader with outstanding football character, toughness and competitiveness. But he's a streaky pocket passer who forces some throws in the face of pressure. He has marginal arm strength and his lower release point leads to some tipped passes."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tim  Harris","year":2019,"height":73,"weight":205,"college":"Virginia","college_abbrivation":"UVA","pre_draft":"Harris has had some problems staying healthy and is a little tight, but has an above-average blend of size, length and top-end speed. He's a good tackler and willing run defender."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Gerri Green","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":252,"college":"Mississippi State","college_abbrivation":"MSST","pre_draft":"Egbule possesses a superior blend of size, length and top-end speed. He flashes a strong punch and does a good job of setting the edge but he's inconsistent when it comes to disengaging from blocks in the run game. He closes well in pursuit. He has experience lining up over the slot and reads the quarterback effectively in underneath coverage. He did a good job covering kickoffs early in his career."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Emeke Egbule","year":2019,"height":74,"weight":245,"college":"Houston","college_abbrivation":"HOU","pre_draft":"Fenton is a versatile defensive back who lined up on the outside, over the slot and at safety at South Carolina. He's got average size and top-end speed with shorter arms. He's tough with good balance in underneath coverage. He's a below-average run stopper."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Rashad Fenton","year":2019,"height":71,"weight":193,"college":"South Carolina","college_abbrivation":"SC","pre_draft":"Prince is a right tackle with good quickness and excellent arm length. He gets good initial pop and movement in the run game. There's room for improvement when it comes to staying engaged and finishing his blocks. His length makes it tough to get around him, but he's a work in progress in pass protection. His hand placement is high and he's a waist bender who struggles to redirect against quick outside-in moves."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Isaiah Prince","year":2019,"height":79,"weight":305,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Green is an undersized slot receiver with outstanding top-end speed. He's a threat to pull away after the catch, returning kicks and in the running game. However, his hands are inconsistent and he puts the ball on the ground too often."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Marcus Green","year":2019,"height":68,"weight":190,"college":"UL Monroe","college_abbrivation":"ULM","pre_draft":"Homer has average height, below-average bulk and excellent top-end speed. He's an effective cutback runner with good feet running between the tackles. He shows a noticeable burst through the hole and he's a threat when he gets a seam, but he's not as much of a breakaway threat as his timed speed would suggest. He's an above-average pass blocker who steps up and meets defenders at the line of scrimmage."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Travis Homer","year":2019,"height":70,"weight":201,"college":"Miami","college_abbrivation":"MIAMI","pre_draft":"Shelley is undersized corner with below-average length and very good top-end speed.  While he has small hands, he picked off eight passes over the past three seasons and returned two for touchdowns. He's coming off season-ending toe surgery."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Duke Shelley","year":2019,"height":69,"weight":180,"college":"Kansas State","college_abbrivation":"KSU","pre_draft":"Harmon has outstanding size, and he's a long strider with adequate top-end speed for his frame. He tracks the ball well, and he does a good job of adjusting to back-shoulder throws. He makes contested catches. He's a big target with a real feel for coverage, and he can find pockets in zone looks."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kelvin Harmon","year":2019,"height":75,"weight":221,"college":"NC State","college_abbrivation":"NCST","pre_draft":"Gilbert is an undersized outside linebacker with excellent top-end speed. He has the potential to develop into an effective Nickel linebacker and special teams contributor if he develops as a more consistent open-field tackler."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ulysees Gilbert III","year":2019,"height":72,"weight":224,"college":"Akron","college_abbrivation":"AKRON","pre_draft":"Miller is an undersized receiver with short arms and small hands, but he has outstanding quickness and top-end speed. He's quick to transition upfield and a threat to pull away after the catch."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Scott Miller","year":2019,"height":69,"weight":174,"college":"Bowling Green","college_abbrivation":"BGSU","pre_draft":"Christmas is on the lighter side with below-average length and above-average top-end speed. He's rugged and plays bigger than his size. He stacks blockers, tracks the ball and gets off blocks in time to make plays. He's not a massive space eater, but he's stout one-on-one. He flashes the ability to push the pocket rushing the passer."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Demarcus Christmas","year":2019,"height":75,"weight":294,"college":"Florida State","college_abbrivation":"FSU","pre_draft":"Davis is an overachiever with below-average size, shorter arms and average speed. He's an instinctive run defender who shoots gaps and has a knack for sifting through traffic between the tackles. He keeps his hips down and uncoils on blockers. He can also get overwhelmed in a phone booth. He shows good awareness in coverage but his frame and athletic limitations raise concerns about his ability to contribute on third down in the NFL."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Deshaun Davis","year":2019,"height":71,"weight":234,"college":"Auburn","college_abbrivation":"AUB","pre_draft":"Anderson is a versatile back with an impressive blend of size, quickness and playing speed. He falls forward at the end of runs, and has natural hands and the potential to develop into a three-down back. His injury history raises concerns about his ability to stay healthy and realize his considerable potential."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Rodney Anderson","year":2019,"height":72,"weight":224,"college":"Oklahoma","college_abbrivation":"OKLA","pre_draft":"Daley's subpar length and average-at-best foot speed raise concerns about his ability to protect the edge at the NFL level. He might have to move inside to guard. Hands and effort help mask an adequate mirror in pass protection. He gets off the ball and into position in the run game. Daley is not a massive mauler who is going to regularly move defenders off the ball, however."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dennis Daley","year":2019,"height":77,"weight":317,"college":"South Carolina","college_abbrivation":"SC","pre_draft":"Wilson is a lean safety with outstanding length and average playing speed. He's a downhill run-stopper who plays with an edge and flashes good stopping power, but his angles are inconsistent, and he fails to wrap up at times. He's more effective in zone than he is in man. He tracks the ball well and flashes above-average ball skills."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Donovan Wilson","year":2019,"height":72,"weight":199,"college":"Texas A&M","college_abbrivation":"TA&M","pre_draft":"Thompson runs hard, and he's built low to the ground and has the balance to pick up yards after contact. He's not a powerful short-yardage runner with the brute strength to push the pile. He shows good burst through the hole. Though he's a small target, he's twitchy enough to separate and flashes good ball skills."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Darwin Thompson","year":2019,"height":68,"weight":198,"college":"Utah State","college_abbrivation":"USU"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Terry Beckner Jr.","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":296,"college":"Missouri","college_abbrivation":"MIZ","pre_draft":"Beckner is a tall defensive tackle with below-average weight, length and top-end speed. He's a disruptive run defender who slips blocks with his active hands and plays quicker than his times. He flashes good upper-body strength and the ability to get off blocks. Beckner is a better run defender than pass-rusher."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Nick Allegretti","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":310,"college":"Illinois","college_abbrivation":"ILL","pre_draft":"Allegretti has size, athletic ability and enough length to develop into a versatile interior offensive lineman who provides depth at guard and center."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kris Boyd","year":2019,"height":72,"weight":201,"college":"Texas","college_abbrivation":"TEX","pre_draft":"Boyd is a physical corner with below-average length and very good top-end speed. He makes it tough for receivers to get off the line in press, he runs well and he doesn't back down in 50-50 situations. He struggles to change directions quickly in space, but he's an above average tackler who is willing in run support."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Mike Weber","year":2019,"height":70,"weight":211,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Weber is a well-built running back with excellent top-end speed and good burst through the hole. He runs hard and has adequate power, but his contact balance is inconsistent. He lacks ideal lateral quickness, and he doesn't create a ton of yards on his own. He has natural hands and has the potential to develop into a reliable outlet in the passing game. He's strong in pass protection."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Derwin Gray","year":2019,"height":77,"weight":320,"college":"Maryland","college_abbrivation":"MD","pre_draft":"Gray is a big-bodied offensive tackle with good length and average top-end speed. He flashes the ability to overwhelm and drive defenders off the ball but falls off too many blocks. He's long and wide enough to handle speed off the edge in pass pro. He'll be tougher to get around if he moves to guard as expected. He does not mirror well and overextends at times."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cullen Gillaspia","year":2019,"height":73,"weight":234,"college":"Texas A&M","college_abbrivation":"TA&M","pre_draft":"Gillaspia is a former walk-on who appeared as the Aggies' 12th man in every game over the past three seasons. He moved from linebacker to fullback in the spring of 2018 and he flashed as a receiver. That said, he's an outstanding special teams player, and that's where he's expected to make his mark in the NFL."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Donnie Lewis Jr.","year":2019,"height":72,"weight":190,"college":"Tulane","college_abbrivation":"TULN","pre_draft":"Lewis is a four-year starter with excellent football intangibles. He's a hands catcher who tracks the ball well and flashes the ability to jump routes. He sustained a Jones fracture in his left foot during a practice at the East West Shrine game and hasn't been able to run for teams. He's lean with short arms and gets pushed around at times."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kerrith Whyte Jr.","year":2019,"height":70,"weight":197,"college":"Florida Atlantic","college_abbrivation":"FAU","pre_draft":"Whyte is an explosive back with decent burst through the hole and around the corner. He's an effective cutback runner who flashes the ability to make the first defender miss. He hasn't played a big role in the passing game and he lacks the size for pass protection."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jordan Brown","year":2019,"height":72,"weight":201,"college":"South Dakota State","college_abbrivation":"SDSU","pre_draft":"Brown is a tall, well-built corner with below-average length and average top-end speed. He reads the quarterback and plays the ball, not the man. He's a ball hawk who flashes the ability to jump routes and has above-average ball skills. He doesn't have ideal length for a press corner, but he's smooth when turning and running with receivers. He's more fast than quick and his hips are a little tight in space."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Isaac Nauta","year":2019,"height":75,"weight":244,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Nauta is savvy as a route runner with good feel for locating soft spots underneath. He's not much of a big-play threat but he does play faster than his timed speed. He's a reliable receiver with excellent ball skills, and he's a fundamentally sound blocker who gives good effort."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Darryl Johnson Jr.","year":2019,"height":78,"weight":253,"college":"North Carolina A&T","college_abbrivation":"NCAT","pre_draft":"Johnson is a lanky edge defender with good length and adequate top-end speed. He's a one-gap run defender with the active hands and quick first step to get into the backfield. He struggles to anchor when blockers get their hands on him. He has good initial burst and he flashes the ability to bend the edge as a pass-rusher."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ty Summers","year":2019,"height":73,"weight":241,"college":"TCU","college_abbrivation":"TCU","pre_draft":"Summers is a big linebacker with below-average length and excellent timed speed. He flashes good stopping power in a phone booth, but he's better defending the run than he is in coverage. He tested better than expected and might have some upside in that area."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jimmy Moreland","year":2019,"height":70,"weight":179,"college":"James Madison","college_abbrivation":"JMU","pre_draft":"Moreland has solid balance, closing burst and recovery speed. He plays with a chip on his shoulder and doesn't back down against bigger receivers, but he's undersized with short arms. He's a playmaker with a nose for the football and is a threat after the catch, with six career interception returns for touchdowns."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tommy Sweeney","year":2019,"height":77,"weight":251,"college":"Boston College","college_abbrivation":"BC","pre_draft":"Sweeney is a reliable possession receiver and decent blocker who has average weight, slightly below-average length and below-average top-end speed. He's a good route runner who makes the most of his natural ability. He locates and exploits soft spots in underneath zone. He's a natural hands catcher with enough body control to adjust to passes thrown outside his frame."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"PJ Johnson","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":334,"college":"Arizona","college_abbrivation":"ARIZ","pre_draft":"Johnson is a massive defensive tackle with average length and below-average top-end speed. He's a space eater who is tough to move off the ball even though he plays high. Limited upside as a pass-rusher."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Quinton Bell","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":219,"college":"Prairie View","college_abbrivation":"PVAM","pre_draft":"Bell is a developmental edge defender who moved from receiver to defensive end in 2018, flashed as a pass-rusher and had an outstanding pro day. He needs to continue to get stronger and improve his ability to defend the run."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Alize Mack","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":249,"college":"Notre Dame","college_abbrivation":"ND","pre_draft":"Mack has slightly below-average weight, above-average length and above-average timed top-end speed. He moves around the formation, and he has the tools to develop into a matchup problem. He's fast enough to work the seam, and he's smooth transitioning upfield after the catch. He is a natural hands catcher, and he flashes the ability to make tough catches, yet his hands are inconsistent."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"George Asafo-Adjei","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":305,"college":"Kentucky","college_abbrivation":"UK","pre_draft":"Asafo-Adjei has a good size and top-end speed but below-average length for a tackle. He gets off the ball and flashes a nasty disposition in the run game."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chandler Cox","year":2019,"height":72,"weight":238,"college":"Auburn","college_abbrivation":"AUB","pre_draft":"Cox is an undersized fullback with average top-end speed. He's an aggressive and tough lead blocker who flashes as a receiver."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Myles Gaskin","year":2019,"height":69,"weight":205,"college":"Washington","college_abbrivation":"WASH","pre_draft":"Gaskin is an undersized scat back with good burst through the hole. He's an effective between-the-tackles runner thanks to his patience and instincts. He's built low to the ground and has good contact balance but lacks core strength. He's quick enough to separate from coverage, and he has above-average ball skills. He has average top-end speed, but he's not a threat to pull away. He's not big or strong enough to anchor in pass protection."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dontavius Russell","year":2019,"height":75,"weight":319,"college":"Auburn","college_abbrivation":"AUB","pre_draft":"Russell is a big interior run stuffer with the size and strength to win one-on-one. He flashes the ability to hold his ground against double teams when he stays low and square. Russell is a much better run defender than pass-rusher."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"John Ursua","year":2019,"height":69,"weight":178,"college":"Hawai'i","college_abbrivation":"HAW","pre_draft":"Ursua is more quick than fast, a slot receiver who runs routes well and has a good feel for how to attack zone looks. He led the nation in receiving touchdowns in 2018 with 16. He's an undersized target with a small catching radius, and he lacks overall ball skills."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Terry Godwin","year":2019,"height":71,"weight":184,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Godwin is an undersized receiver with average speed and less-than-ideal length. He lacks explosive acceleration, but he's a smooth athlete and smart route runner with good short-area quickness. His best trait is his ball skills. He does a strong job of plucking on the run and transitioning upfield. He frequently makes the first defender miss and shows good field vision as a runner."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Stephen Denmark","year":2019,"height":75,"weight":212,"college":"Valdosta State","college_abbrivation":"VAL","pre_draft":"Denmark possesses a rare blend of size, length and top-end speed. He's a developmental prospect who moved from receiver to defensive back in 2018. His potential to develop into a playmaker is intriguing."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dillon Mitchell","year":2019,"height":73,"weight":197,"college":"Oregon","college_abbrivation":"ORE","pre_draft":"Mitchell has the burst and change of direction to develop good separation skills. He's got the speed to take the top off the coverage. He makes defenders miss and is good at closing pursuit angles after the catch. He has the body control to make acrobatic catches but he doesn't have great length and his hands are a little inconsistent."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jackson Barton","year":2019,"height":79,"weight":310,"college":"Utah","college_abbrivation":"UTAH","pre_draft":"Barton is a tall left tackle with average length, average bulk and excellent top-end speed. He gives ground to power rushers but tends to recover. He's late reacting to inside moves and gets knocked off-balance by effective hand fighters. He flashes the ability to generate push but tends to stall out and falls off blocks in the run game. His wide hand placement makes it easier for defenders to get into his frame in the run game and pass protection."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jalen Jelks","year":2019,"height":77,"weight":256,"college":"Oregon","college_abbrivation":"ORE","pre_draft":"Jelks is a versatile defensive lineman with excellent length but only average top-end speed for an edge-rushing prospect. He's stout for a player with his frame. Jelks shoots his hands inside and locks out. His pursuit angles are inconsistent, but he chases with great effort and plays faster than his timed speed. He's a relentless as a pass-rusher."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cortez Broughton","year":2019,"height":74,"weight":293,"college":"Cincinnati","college_abbrivation":"CIN","pre_draft":"Broughton is an undersized defensive tackle with below-average length and very good top-end speed. He's a disruptive run defender with some upside as a pass-rusher."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Nick Scott","year":2019,"height":71,"weight":201,"college":"Penn State","college_abbrivation":"PSU","pre_draft":"Scott is on the smaller side with below-average length but he has excellent top-end speed. He tracks the ball well and is an opportunistic playmaker even though he has small hands."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kaden Elliss","year":2019,"height":74,"weight":238,"college":"Idaho","college_abbrivation":"IDAHO","pre_draft":"Ellis has a good blend of size, length and top-end speed. He's instinctive and flashes above-average stopping power. He can help out in certain packages on offense as he played some wide receiver and tight end."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chris Slayton","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":307,"college":"Syracuse","college_abbrivation":"SYR","pre_draft":"Slayton has the length and upper-body strength to stack blockers. He flashes the ability to get off blocks and make plays when teams run at him, but he's late locating the ball at times and there's room for improvement in this area. He's a better run defender than pass-rusher."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Javon Patterson","year":2019,"height":75,"weight":307,"college":"Ole Miss","college_abbrivation":"MISS","pre_draft":"Patterson has good short-area quickness, and he mirrors well and shows awareness in pass protection. Powerful bull-rushers give him problems at times. He takes good angles and shows good range as a run-blocker. He's a position-and-wall-off blocker who doesn't consistently move defenders off the line."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Olabisi Johnson","year":2019,"height":73,"weight":204,"college":"Colorado State","college_abbrivation":"CSU","pre_draft":"Johnson is a smooth route runner who flashes the ability to separate from underneath man coverage, finds pockets in zone looks and keeps working to get open when the initial play breaks down. He has slightly below-average length but big hands, and he catches almost everything he gets his hands on. He's tough over the middle and fights for yards after the catch."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Joshua Miles","year":2019,"height":77,"weight":314,"college":"Morgan State","college_abbrivation":"MORG","pre_draft":"Miles has good size, below average top-end speed and excellent length. He's a developmental prospect who needs to work on his footwork and hand placement."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Michael Dogbe","year":2019,"height":75,"weight":284,"college":"Temple","college_abbrivation":"TEM","pre_draft":"Dogbe's frame and length make him a good fit at 5-technique in Arizona's scheme. He's a better run defender than pass-rusher and is more of a threat rushing between the tackles than he is coming off the edge."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Austin Cutting","year":2019,"height":75,"weight":245,"college":"Air Force","college_abbrivation":"AFA","pre_draft":"Cutting is an accurate snapper who puts good zip on the ball."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dakota Allen","year":2019,"height":73,"weight":232,"college":"Texas Tech","college_abbrivation":"TTU","pre_draft":"Allen is an undersized linebacker with short arms and slightly below-average timed speed. He's an instinctive run defender who tracks the ball well. He chases with great effort and makes plays in pursuit even though he doesn't have great closing speed. He's tough and never stops working but takes too long to get off blocks and gives ground at times. He's more effective dropping into zone than he is matching up in man."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ken Webster","year":2019,"height":71,"weight":203,"college":"Ole Miss","college_abbrivation":"MISS","pre_draft":"Webster is a well-built corner with above-average length and top-end speed. He can line up on the outside and over the slot. He has the length, strength and toughness to develop into an effective press corner with improved technique."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jordan Brailford","year":2019,"height":75,"weight":252,"college":"Oklahoma State","college_abbrivation":"OKST","pre_draft":"Brailford is a tweener linebacker/defensive end who lined up at both positions at Oklahoma State. That said, he's essentially an attacking upfield player at his best shooting gaps regardless of where he lines up. He has above-average first-step quickness and the flexibility to develop into an effective speed rusher. While he shoots his hands inside and locks out bigger blockers as an in-line defender, he's light with short arms and he gets pushed around at times."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Caleb Wilson","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":240,"college":"UCLA","college_abbrivation":"UCLA","pre_draft":"Wilson is an F tight end with decent length and outstanding timed top-end speed. He's a vertical threat who flashes good burst after the catch. He's an inconsistent route runner with average separation skills, though. Wilson is 13 pounds lighter than the five-year combine average for tight ends, as he's high cut with a narrow lower body. He is a liability as a run blocker at this point in his career."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Joe Burrow","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":221,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Burrow's pocket presence, accuracy and toughness are elite. His ability to throw receivers open and understanding of when to give receivers a chance to make contested catches jumps out on tape. He excels at recognizing when a defender has his back to him and won't be able to locate the ball. Burrow also has the athletic ability and speed to extend plays and scramble for first downs. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Cincinnati scored 21-plus points an NFL-low four times last year, and while Andy Dalton certainly wasn't the only one responsible for the offensive struggles, he is coming off his worst season statistically. The Bengals can save $17.7 million on the cap by trading or cutting the 32-year-old veteran. They hired a young, offense-minded coach in Zac Taylor last year, and now they give him the best quarterback in this class to mold. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chase Young","year":2020,"height":77,"weight":264,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Young is the most physically gifted player in the 2020 class. He should quickly develop into one of the NFL's premier edge rushers thanks to his elite get-off ability, active hands and closing speed. There's some room for improvement when it comes to getting off blocks, but he's already a good run defender with the potential to get even better. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Redskins have to improve a defense that finished 27th in points allowed and yards allowed per game last year. They have greater needs than adding an edge defender, and they might have entertained trades with that in mind. But taking anyone other than Young would have been a mistake. He is the most talented player in the draft and too good a value to pass on. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jeff Okudah","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":205,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Okudah is a big corner with smooth hips, quick feet and good playing speed. He played receiver in high school and flashes solid ball skills. He's an average tackler who takes too long to get off blocks, but he's tough and is willing in run support. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Lions get a good value and fill a pressing need. They allowed an NFL-most 284.4 yards per game and tied for last in interceptions with seven last year. They traded their best corner in Darius Slay to Philadelphia, and Rashaan Melvin signed with Jacksonville. While they signed Desmond Trufant to a two-year deal, he didn't play at a high level in 2019 and isn't considered a No.1 like Okudah. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Andrew Thomas","year":2020,"height":77,"weight":315,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Thomas has outstanding length in addition to good size, quickness and overall mobility. He's an outstanding pass-blocker with explosive shock in hands. He gets his hands in place, brings his feet and blocks to the echo of the whistle in the run game. Thomas has experience lining up on the left and right sides. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The pick makes sense from a need standpoint. Left tackle Nate Solder hasn't played up to expectations in his two seasons with the Giants. Right tackle Mike Remmers signed with the Chiefs, and free agent Cameron Fleming has never been a full-time starter. The Giants have to keep quarterback Daniel Jones upright and create seams for running back Saquon Barkley. Our biggest beef with the pick is that Thomas is the No. 4 tackle on our board. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tua Tagovailoa","year":2020,"height":72,"weight":217,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Tagovailoa is a left-handed quarterback with excellent field vision, accuracy and athletic ability. He has a quick, compact release and good arm strength. He shows excellent poise under pressure and the moment is never too big for him. He compares favorably to Drew Brees. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Dolphins traded a second-round pick for Josh Rosen last year, but he lost the starting job to 37-year-old Ryan Fitzpatrick. Neither is the long-term answer. While Miami finished 12th in passing yards per game, it finished 25th in scoring offense and 27th in total offense. The return of Fitzpatrick means the Dolphins don't have to rush Tagovailoa. Most importantly, Tagovailoa is arguably the best quarterback in this class if he's healthy. You can't pass on him if you are comfortable with the medical. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Justin Herbert","year":2020,"height":78,"weight":236,"college":"Oregon","college_abbrivation":"ORE","pre_draft":"Herbert has rare size, a rocket launcher for an arm and can beat pursuit angles with his speed and athleticism. He has a smooth and quick stroke for a long-levered quarterback. While he has the strongest arm in this class, he has struggled with the consistency of his ball placement on deep throws and needs to continue to refine his touch on underneath throws. Herbert is tough inside the pocket and will stare down the barrel, but he has struggled under pressure throughout his career. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Chargers have to improve an offense that ranked 21st in scoring last year, and Philip Rivers is a Colt. Tyrod Taylor, 30, has been a starter for three of his nine seasons in the league, and he never has played in all 16 games of a season. Offensive coordinator Shane Steichen is a former quarterbacks coach who should be able to tailor the attack to get the most out of Herbert. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Derrick Brown","year":2020,"height":77,"weight":326,"college":"Auburn","college_abbrivation":"AUB","pre_draft":"Brown is an excellent run defender who tracks the ball well, chases with great effort and finishes as a tackler. He might never develop into an elite pass-rusher, but he's a developing hand fighter who is highly disruptive in that area. He's versatile enough to play on the inside in a four-man front or the outside in a three-man front. Brown has long arms and is quick with excellent top-end speed for his size. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Carolina gets the No. 3 player on our board and fills a pressing need. The Panthers gave up the most yards per carry in franchise history and ranked 29th in rushing yards allowed per game. Gerald McCoy, Dontari Poe and Vernon Butler have all left. Kawann Short missed 14 games last year, and he is coming off rotator cuff surgery. Adding a dominant interior lineman also should help a linebacker corps that lost one of the best in Luke Kuechly. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Isaiah Simmons","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":238,"college":"Clemson","college_abbrivation":"CLEM","pre_draft":"Simmons is still developing his recognition and take-on skills, but he's a physical freak and one of the most versatile defenders in this draft. He's athletic enough to match up with tight ends, is an explosive pass-rusher and excels at spying quarterbacks. His interception against Oho State in the CFB Playoff is a testament to his range and ball skills. He's a sideline-to-sideline run defender. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Cardinals ranked dead last in total defense last year, and coordinator Vance Joseph should be thrilled to get one of the most talented and versatile defenders in the draft. Simmons probably will supplant Jalen Thompson and Deionte Thompson as the starting strong safety, but he could see time at linebacker depending on the matchups that week. The idea of Simmons rushing off the edge opposite Chandler Jones also is intriguing. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"CJ Henderson","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":204,"college":"Florida","college_abbrivation":"FLA","pre_draft":"Henderson is a big corner with average length who is at his best in man-to-man coverage. He has outstanding timed speed and \"easy speed\" on tape. He doesn't have to stress to stay in stride running with receivers, and he does a great job of getting his head around to locate the ball. Henderson needs to get stronger as bigger receivers will push him around. His biggest weakness is he's a buffet tackler -- he picks and chooses when to tackle. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"In addition to trading Jalen Ramsey during the season last year, the Jaguars traded A.J. Bouye and his big contract to Denver. Tre Herndon and free agent Rashaan Melvin, who signed a one-year deal, aren't shutdown corners. Henderson is a good fit for defensive coordinator Todd Wash's scheme and should help the Jaguars get back to defending the pass like they did in 2018. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jedrick Wills Jr.","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":312,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Wills is a mauler and natural finisher with the power to move defenders in the run game. He's an easy knee-bender with a powerful punch who rarely gives ground in pass protection. He oversets at times but he has enough balance and agility to stay in front of defenders when his footwork is sound. Wills grades out as a plug-and-play starter at right tackle, but he also could kick inside to guard. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Browns get the best tackle on our board at pick 10. It will be interesting to see where Wills plays, considering they signed Jack Conklin to play right tackle, and Wills played right tackle at Alabama. The Browns aren't going to re-sign Greg Robinson, who started 22 games at left tackle over the past two seasons, so Wills could move to the left side. It's worth noting that Wills protected left-handed Tua Tagovailoa's blind side. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Mekhi Becton","year":2020,"height":79,"weight":364,"college":"Louisville","college_abbrivation":"LOU","pre_draft":"Becton has a rare combination of size, length and speed. He has experience lining up at left and right tackle. He has the power to move down linemen off the ball and erase linebackers climbing to the second level in the run game. Becton has the frame and athletic ability to develop into an elite pass-blocker. He has heavy hands and knocks defenders off balance when he lands his punch. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"At pick 11, Jets general manager Joe Douglas lands the No. 2 tackle on our board and bolsters an offensive line that allowed 52 sacks last year. Becton likely will start at left tackle, though he could line up on the right side. He should help keep Sam Darnold upright and give him time to make plays. Becton also should help create seams for running back Le'Veon Bell and improve a ground game that ranked 31st in the league last year. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Henry Ruggs III","year":2020,"height":71,"weight":188,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Ruggs is still developing as a route runner but he has the elite speed to pull away after the catch and threaten vertically. He confidently plucks the ball out of the air and is smooth transitioning upfield. He's an alpha dog with surprising strength and toughness that shows up in his blocking and how he covers kicks. Ruggs has the tools to win a starting return job as a rookie. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Antonio Brown trade backfired, and Tyrell Williams was slowed by a foot injury last year. The Raiders signed Nelson Agholor but needed to do more considering that no receiver caught more than 50 passes last year. Coach Jon Gruden is all too familiar with how elite speed can change the complexion of a game after seeing Chiefs receiver Tyreek Hill the past two seasons. Ruggs has the potential to make a similar kind of impact. He's that explosive. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tristan Wirfs","year":2020,"height":77,"weight":320,"college":"Iowa","college_abbrivation":"IOWA","pre_draft":"Wirfs isn't a finished product, but he has elite potential. He has great size, rare athletic tools and good length. His footwork is inconsistent yet he rarely loses in pass protection and has the potential to develop into an elite pass-blocker. He shows good lateral mobility and range in the run game. He fits better in a zone-heavy scheme than he does in a power-heavy scheme. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The run on offensive tackles continues, and the Buccaneers get one to help protect their 42-year-old future Hall of Fame quarterback, Tom Brady. Tampa Bay surrendered the 11th-most sacks in the league last year. Wirfs also should improve a run offense that ranked 24th in the league. He projects as the starting right tackle, with 35-year old right tackle Demar Dotson unsigned. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Javon Kinlaw","year":2020,"height":77,"weight":324,"college":"South Carolina","college_abbrivation":"SC","pre_draft":"Kinlaw has excellent size, long arms and carries his weight exceptionally well. He has the potential to develop into an elite interior pass-rusher. He has a quick first step, jars offensive linemen on contact and has the quick hands to get off blocks. Kinlaw has the upper-body strength to lock out and does a good job of locating the ball as run defender. He is tall for an interior defensive lineman and has some problems anchoring when his pads rise. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"San Francisco had the top pass defense, second-best total defense and eighth-ranked scoring defense in the league last year. If the 49ers were going to go defense, taking a corner seemed more likely. But outstanding effort up front played a big role in the Super Bowl run last year, and the 49ers traded DeForest Buckner to the Colts. Kinlaw has the talent to fill the considerable hole Buckner leaves behind. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jerry Jeudy","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":193,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Jeudy is as smooth and polished of a route runner as any receiver we've evaluated in 20 years. He exposes defensive backs with his savvy, has a great feel for locating soft spots in zone and gets open on quarterback scramble-drill situations. He tracks the ball well and has the top-end speed to threaten vertically. Jeudy has soft hands and the body control to adjust to passes thrown outside his frame. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Courtland Sutton is a star, but Denver needs to give second-year quarterback Drew Lock more weapons if the Broncos are to improve a passing offense that ranked 28th last year and get back into the playoffs. Jeudy's ability to get open underneath makes him an outstanding complement to Sutton's size and capacity to make plays downfield. Second-year tight end Noah Fant also should benefit from Jeudy helping to open up the offense. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"A.J. Terrell","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":195,"college":"Clemson","college_abbrivation":"CLEM","pre_draft":"Terrell is an effective press corner with the frame, smooth hips and speed to compete on the outside. He closes quickly breaking on underneath routes. He's an inconsistent tackler. Terrell is lean and he gets muscled off routes at times. His tape is erratic -- he gets beat over the top despite that top-end speed. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Atlanta made Desmond Trufant a cap casualty, and there are more questions than answers when it comes to the corner position. This is early for Terrell, and the Falcons could have done a better job of filling this need. But Terrell is a good fit for coach Dan Quinn's press-zone scheme, and he has the physical tools to grow into an effective No. 1 for Atlanta in time. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"CeeDee Lamb","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":198,"college":"Oklahoma","college_abbrivation":"OKLA","pre_draft":"Lamb is a refined route runner who knows how to get off press coverage, leverage his stems and set up defensive backs. He has outstanding body control and strong hands that helps him come down with contested catches. He excels after the catch. Lamb isn't the fastest receiver, but he's an instinctive open-field runner with the stop-start ability to make defenders miss and the strength to break initial contact. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"This pick doesn't fill a pressing need with Amari Copper re-signing and Michael Gallup coming off a breakout year. Need is overrated. Lamb is an outstanding value at this point, and adding his kind of talent is never a bad idea. He gives quarterback Dak Prescott and offensive coordinator Kellen Moore a potent No. 3 receiver who makes it tough to load the box to slow down running back Ezekiel Elliott. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Austin Jackson","year":2020,"height":77,"weight":322,"college":"USC","college_abbrivation":"USC","pre_draft":"Jackson gets off the ball and flashes the ability to move defenders in the run game. He has a violent punch and has the potential to develop into a good pass-blocker. He's quick and long enough to handle speed off the edge. He does an above-average job of resetting his hands and recovering. Jackson is inconsistent, however, and the 2019 Notre Dame tape shows the good and the bad in pass protection. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Miami averaged a team-record low of 72.3 rushing yards per game and tied for last in the league in sacks allowed last year. Ideally, Jackson fills the void created by trading Laremy Tunsil to Houston last year. His tape is inconsistent, and he is a bit of a reach here. But there has been a run on offensive tackles, and Jackson has the tools to develop into a franchise left tackle by the time quarterback Tua Tagovailoa takes over as the starter. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Damon Arnette","year":2020,"height":72,"weight":195,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Arnette has good size and slightly above-average top-end speed with smooth hips and good twitch. He's physical and is at his best in press-man coverage, but his instincts are inconsistent and he gets grabby when he's unsure. Arnette is an excellent run defender and strong tackler who flashes above-average stopping power and shies away from nothing. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Raiders ranked 25th in passing defense, and Daryl Worley is unsigned, creating a vacancy opposite Trayvon Mullen, who started 10 games as a rookie last year. The Raiders thought they had signed free-agent corner Eli Apple, but the deal fell through; they still could have taken a corner had they signed Apple. Again, the pick makes sense from a need standpoint, but we have a second-round grade on Arnette. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"K'Lavon Chaisson","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":254,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Chaisson has outstanding first-step quickness, great bend and good top-end speed. He has some shock in his hands but still has plenty of room for improvement when it comes to hand-to-hand combat rushing the passer. He's much more powerful than he looks, and he sets the edge against the run. Chaisson has the upper-body strength to control blockers and chases plays with good effort. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Jacksonville placed the franchise tag on Yannick Ngakoue, but he has made it clear that he wants to be traded, and the Jaguars are looking to accommodate him. 2019 first-round pick Josh Allen led all rookies with 10.5 sacks last year. Adding Chaisson gives the Jaguars two young edge rushers to complement one another and helps ensure the pass rush stays potent with Ngakoue expected to move on. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jalen Reagor","year":2020,"height":71,"weight":206,"college":"TCU","college_abbrivation":"TCU","pre_draft":"Reagor is a small receiver with short arms and good top-end speed. He's quick, makes defenders miss and has the contact balance to break tackles after the catch. He lacks the frame to regularly win 50-50 balls downfield but has the deep speed to threaten vertically. -- Steve MuenchWatch: Reagor has the most drip in the draft div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"The Eagles' top two pass-catchers last year were their tight ends. Alshon Jeffery, 30, hasn't produced like a No. 1 wide receiver, and he is out until at least August after undergoing Lisfranc surgery. DeSean Jackson, 33, missed 13 games with a core injury, and Nelson Agholor signed with Oakland. Adding a young playmaker to help quarterback Carson Wentz was a must, and Reagor fits the bill. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Justin Jefferson","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":202,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Jefferson is a natural hands catcher with excellent length and good body control. He catches the ball in stride and has above-average burst after the catch. He ran better than expected at the combine, and he has the speed to threaten vertically. There's some concern about Jefferson's ability to separate on the outside, but he's an instinctive route runner with the quickness to separate working out of the slot. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Minnesota traded Stefon Diggs to Buffalo, and Adam Thielen is coming off a season in which he was hampered by a hamstring injury. Tight end Irv Smith Jr., a 2019 second-round pick, flashed last year and should be better this year. But the Vikings needed another difference-making pass-catcher. It will be interesting to see how offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak deploys Thielen and Jefferson, considering they are both at their best working out of the slot. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kenneth Murray","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":241,"college":"Oklahoma","college_abbrivation":"OKLA","pre_draft":"Murray is a rangy inside linebacker with excellent closing speed and good stopping power. He has the burst to shoot gaps and disrupt plays in the backfield. There's room for improvement when it comes to winning with his hands, but he flashes as a pass-rusher and is effective at spying quarterbacks. Murray is a natural leader with a professional work ethic. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Chargers released Thomas Davis, who led the team in tackles last year, and Denzel Perryman is in a contract year. Murray projects as a plug-and-play starter with the ability to help improve a run defense that finished 18th last year. Plus, the Chargers are building a young and talented defense after drafting a defensive player in the first round in four of the past five drafts. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cesar Ruiz","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":307,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Ruiz is a well-built center with longer arms and massive hands. He has very good balance and rarely falls off blocks. He has made huge improvements and developed into an outstanding pass-blocker over the past two seasons. He projects as a plug-and-play starting center but also started five games at guard as a freshman and is versatile enough to play there in the NFL. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"This is one of the more surprising picks based on what we know. The Saints traded up to get center Erik McCoy in the second round last year, and he started 16 games. Guards Andrus Peat and Larry Warford both went to the Pro Bowl. Warford is entering a contract year, so the Saints could see Ruiz as his future replacement. Ruiz is good player, but this remains a curious pick. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Brandon Aiyuk","year":2020,"height":72,"weight":205,"college":"Arizona State","college_abbrivation":"ASU","pre_draft":"Aiyuk is an above-average route runner with the burst to separate from man-to-man coverge, and he's dangerous after the catch. He's on the shorter side and his hands are a little inconsistent, but he has an outstanding catch radius for his frame, in addition to great body control. Aiyuk tracks the ball well and is fast enough to threaten vertically. He has the skill set to make an immediate impact in the return game, too. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"George Kittle is one of the best tight ends in the league. Deebo Samuel is a promising talent. And it's not clear what the 49ers have in 2019 third-round pick Jalen Hurd, who finished the year on injured reserve. So San Francisco has some talented pass-catchers. But Emmanuel Sanders' signing with the Saints creates a need at wide receiver, and Aiyuk projects as a rookie starter. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jordan Love","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":224,"college":"Utah State","college_abbrivation":"USU","pre_draft":"Love has good size, a strong arm, above-average mobility and big hands. His touchdown-to-interception went from 32-to-6 in 2018 to 20-to-17 in 2019, and his overall decision-making needs to be more consistent. He throws off platform as well as anyone in this class, he can adjust his release point to avoid pressure and he shows excellent touch. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"This is a controversial pick. On one hand, Love will turn into an absolute steal if he reaches his considerable upside. Aaron Rodgers is 36, and last year he had his lowest passer rating since 2015. On the other hand, Rodgers was playing for a new coach, he needs more weapons to complement Davante Adams and his window to win a Super Bowl is closing. So there's an argument for building for this year. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jordyn Brooks","year":2020,"height":72,"weight":240,"college":"Texas Tech","college_abbrivation":"TTU","pre_draft":"Brooks is versatile enough to line up on the inside or the outside in a base four-man front. He's a rangy run defender with good closing speed. He has the burst to shoot gaps and he had 20 tackles for loss in 2019. He's a powerful wrap-up tackler with the length and body control to make plays in space. Brooks reads the quarterback and shows good range in underneath coverage. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The once-vaunted Seattle defense ranked 22nd in points allowed per game and 26th in total defense last year. The Seahawks could have addressed the defensive line, but there is a need at linebacker. Mychal Kendricks tore an ACL in the playoffs, and he is unsigned. Adding Brooks to complement Bobby Wagner and K.J. Wright potentially gives Seattle one of the best linebacker corps in the league. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Patrick Queen","year":2020,"height":72,"weight":229,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Queen is an undersized three-down linebacker with good range and cover skills. He's an underrated pass-rusher and an instinctive run defender who locates the ball and closes quickly. He has decent stopping power for his size. Queen is a tempo-setter who brings great energy and played his best in LSU's biggest games. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Inside linebackers Patrick Onwuasor and Josh Bynes left in free agency, so the Ravens fill arguably their most pressing need and get the top inside linebacker on our board. Queen projects as a Day 1 starter. He is an underrated pass-rusher who could help a rush that ranked 21st last year. As good as the Ravens' defense was, it could be even better after adding Queen and trading for defensive end Calais Campbell. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Isaiah Wilson","year":2020,"height":79,"weight":350,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Wilson is a massive right tackle with excellent length and big hands. He's a natural knee-bender who is tough to beat around the corner and flashes an above-average mirror in pass protection. He has the potential to develop into an overpowering run blocker. He hasn't realized his considerable potential yet. Wilson needs to improve his footwork and hand placement as both a run-blocker and pass-blocker. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Tennessee declined the option on right tackle Jack Conklin, who signed with Cleveland. The Titans re-signed swing tackle Dennis Kelly, but bringing in competition for the starting spot opposite left tackle Taylor Lewan makes sense. Wilson's ability to overpower defenders in the running game makes him a good fit for a Tennessee offense that ranked third in rushing yards per game last year. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Noah Igbinoghene","year":2020,"height":70,"weight":198,"college":"Auburn","college_abbrivation":"AUB","pre_draft":"Igbinoghene has good size, decent length and great top-end speed. He's a tough press-man corner who does a good job of rerouting wide receivers. He's better in man coverage than he is in zone, and he failed to intercept a pass in 26 starts at corner even though he's a former receiver. He is a solid tackler and aggressive run-defender. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Dolphins have a talented corner tandem in Xavien Howard, who is the third-highest-paid corner in the league, and free-agent signee Byron Jones, who is the second-highest paid. Igbinoghene could push Nik Needham for the No. 3 spot, and he is good insurance for Howard, who missed 11 games with a knee injury last year. That said, Miami needs playmakers, and Igbinoghene picked off one pass over the past two seasons. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jeff Gladney","year":2020,"height":70,"weight":191,"college":"TCU","college_abbrivation":"TCU","pre_draft":"Gladney is undersized with good length and good top-end speed. He has above-average short-area man-to-man cover skills. Bigger receivers give him problems at times, but he's tough and he plays bigger than his size. Gladney does a good job of reading the quarterback and playing the ball, not the man, in zone coverage. He has good timing breaking up passes and is opportunistic but is not a natural playmaker. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Vikings probably aren't done addressing the corner position, considering that Trae Waynes, Xavier Rhodes and Mackensie Alexander have all departed. In addition, 2018 first-round pick Mike Hughes has landed on injured reserve in each of his first two seasons. Gladney is a little bit of a reach here, but he is the fourth-ranked corner on our board, and four corners had already been drafted. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Clyde Edwards-Helaire","year":2020,"height":67,"weight":207,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Edwards-Helaire is an instinctive back who is built low to the ground and has a thick lower body. He's a great finisher with excellent contact balance. He has below-average top-end speed but is quicker than fast and makes defenders miss with ease. Edwards-Helaire is a good route runner and reliable receiver. There's room for improvement when it comes to pass protection, however. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The rich get richer. Kansas City didn't have a back rush for more than 500 yards last year, and LeSean McCoy isn't expected back, so the Chiefs figured to take a back at some point. There's an argument for selecting Georgia's D'Andre Swift over Edwards-Helaire, but Edwards-Helaire is an excellent fit for the Chiefs' high-octane offense. He represents an upgrade over Damien Williams. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tee Higgins","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":216,"college":"Clemson","college_abbrivation":"CLEM","pre_draft":"Higgins is a big target with good body control and an outstanding catching radius. He averaged 18.1 yards per catch at Clemson and is a good vertical route runner with decent playing speed. He flashes some savviness but is not an explosive route runner. Higgins is more of a threat downfield than he is after the catch. He's versatile enough to play both outside and inside. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"A.J. Green turns 32 years old in July, and he missed the 2019 season with an ankle injury and 29 games over the past four years. John Ross III made strides last season but he's more of an explosive No. 3 than a No. 2 receiver. Higgins would be a good long-term complement to Tyler Boyd and he would fit well with first-round pick Joe Burrow, who isn't afraid to give his receivers a chance to go up and win 50-50 balls. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Michael Pittman Jr.","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":223,"college":"USC","college_abbrivation":"USC","pre_draft":"Pittman Jr. is a sure-handed receiver with excellent size and average top-end speed. He gets north/south and flashes deceptive burst after the catch. He's tough and picks up yards after initial contact. Pittman doesn't have an elite second gear, but he's fast enough to threaten vertically and does a good job of adjusting to back shoulder throws. He's not an explosive route runner. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Philip Rivers thrived with some big-bodied wide receiver options with the Chargers, and Pittman, at 6-4, 224 pounds, offers him a sure-handed one in Indy. Colts wide receivers ranked 28th in receptions in 2019 (150) and 30th in receiving yards (1,841) last season. T.Y. Hilton and Zach Pascal were the only Colts WRs with at least 20 receptions last season, and -- feeling old? -- Hilton already is north of 30 years old. Pittman will be in the mix in Week 1. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"D'Andre Swift","year":2020,"height":68,"weight":212,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Swift is an explosive back with excellent burst through the hole and outstanding top-end speed. He's at his best getting outside, excelling as an outside zone runner, but he's also effective between the tackles thanks to his vision and speed. Swift is a complete back. He's a solid route runner with soft hands and the ability to threaten after the catch. He's tough and smart in pass protection. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Kerryon Johnson underwent knee surgery and missed six games in 2019. Johnson also missed the final six games of the 2018 season with a knee injury. Swift is a versatile back who should help improve a run offense that finished 21st in the league and give quarterback Matt Stafford a valuable target. As the top back and 18th-ranked player on our board, he's an outstanding value at this point in the draft. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Xavier McKinney","year":2020,"height":72,"weight":201,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"McKinney is the most talented safety in the 2020 class. His versatility, instincts and force as a tackler are what stand out most when you throw on his tape. He can play two-high, single-high, in-the-box and as the overhang (over the slot). McKinney diagnoses quickly, excels in off coverage and is a playmaker. He fills hard in the run game and is a big hitter for his size. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"With veteran Antoine Bethea moving on and converted corner Julian Love shifting to the safety spot, McKinney can compete to start on day one in the Giants' secondary. With multidimensional traits, McKinney is a fit for the new Giants defensive scheme in the Patrick Chung role. -- Matt Bowen"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kyle Dugger","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":217,"college":"Lenoir-Rhyne","college_abbrivation":"LEN","pre_draft":"Dugger has an excellent blend of speed, length, size and hand span. He covers a lot of ground and has the tools to match up with tight ends in coverage. He's a playmaker who picked off 10 passes and returned six punts for touchdowns in college. He's a good tackler with great stopping power. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Devin McCourty and Patrick Chung return but they both turn 33 in August. While New England signed Adrian Phillips, he has never been a full-time starter, and the Patriots traded Duron Harmon to the Lions. They also frequently play three safeties at once and value players who can create turnovers like Dugger, who was a playmaker in college. He should also compete for the job of returning punts. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Yetur Gross-Matos","year":2020,"height":77,"weight":266,"college":"Penn State","college_abbrivation":"PSU","pre_draft":"Gross-Matos is an effective hand fighter with excellent length who does a good job of falling back inside when he's even with the quarterback. He's a problem for offensive guards when he kicks inside to rush the passer. He has the size and strength to set the edge against the run. Gross-Matos needs to play with better pad level at times. He chases with good effort and closes well in pursuit. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The good: Carolina had seven players with more than 3.0 sacks last season. Yikes: Only one of those players is back in 2020. So when you allow a disastrous 29.4 PPG in 2019, you get to work on that D-line, and the Panthers now have one immediate starter on the inside in No. 7 overall pick Derrick Brown and a true pass-rusher in Gross-Matos. Matt Rhule has no interest in Teddy Bridgewater carrying a crummy D, and it shows. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Robert Hunt","year":2020,"height":77,"weight":323,"college":"Louisiana","college_abbrivation":"UL","pre_draft":"Hunt is a four-year starter who started 22 games at left guard, 21 games at right tackle and two games at left tackle. He's smooth getting set, and he flashes powerful hands in pass pro. He plays with an edge and shows the ability to overwhelm defenders in the run game. He has shorter arms for an offensive tackle, and he projects better at guard than tackle. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Dolphins continue to address the offensive line and an offense that ranked 25th in scoring last season. Hunt likely will get a chance to win the starting tackle spot opposite first-round pick Austin Jackson and he could develop into an effective starter there even though we think his best fit is at guard. The worst-case scenario is that the Dolphins kick Hunt inside and get an above-average starting guard. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ross Blacklock","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":290,"college":"TCU","college_abbrivation":"TCU","pre_draft":"Blacklock is a taller, leaner defensive tackle with below-average length and solid top-end speed. He's an outstanding run defender with the strength to stack and shed blockers one-on-one in addition to the quick hands and feet to disrupt plays in the backfield. Blacklock is more of a threat to get to the quarterback than his sack numbers would suggest, and he has the potential to develop into a productive interior pass-rusher at the next level. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Blacklock fills a need on the Texans' defensive front after they lost D.J. Reader in free agency. In 2019, Houston allowed 3.2 yards per rush before first contact, third worst in the league. Blacklock has the athletic traits, technique and lateral movement skills to develop into an interior disruptor in the NFL with pass-rush upside. -- Matt Bowen"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jonathan Taylor","year":2020,"height":70,"weight":226,"college":"Wisconsin","college_abbrivation":"WIS","pre_draft":"Taylor is a tightly packed runner with a great combination of bulk, quickness and top-end speed. His vision is outstanding, and he shows excellent burst through the hole. He's a sudden runner with the ability to string together moves in tight spaces and is a threat to pull away when he gets a crease. Taylor made strides as a receiver last season, but he's still not a natural receiver. Pass protection is his biggest weakness. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Marlon Mack topped 1,000 yards for the first time in his career in 2019 and the Colts ranked seventh in rushing yards per game last season, but Mack is going into a contract year and Taylor is a very good value pick at this point in the draft. Taylor running behind mauling left guard Quenton Nelson is a match made in heaven. While Taylor needs to make strides as a receiver, the Colts' play-action package should create big windows for Philip Rivers. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Laviska Shenault Jr.","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":227,"college":"Colorado","college_abbrivation":"COLO","pre_draft":"Shenault has excellent size, average length and below-average timed speed. He's a versatile weapon who's ability to move around the formation makes it easier to create favorable matchups. He's at his best with the ball in his hands, whether that's after the catch or on a carry. He's an instinctive open-field runner who picks up yards after initial contact and has the ability to make defenders miss. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Shenault has the versatile traits to be utilized on multiple levels in Jay Gruden's offense. With the ability to stretch the field, run after the catch on shallows and carry the ball on fly sweeps, Gruden can manufacture touches and high-percentage throws for Shenault as a matchup piece in the game plan. -- Matt Bowen"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cole Kmet","year":2020,"height":78,"weight":262,"college":"Notre Dame","college_abbrivation":"ND","pre_draft":"Kmet is a big tight end with average length, big hands and good top-end speed. He has the ball skills, frame and athletic ability to come down with contested catches. He's a zone buster at his best locating and settling into pockets. He flashes the ability to make plays vertically down the seam. Kmet isn't an overpowering blocker but he gets into position and walls of defenders. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Chicago got 416 receiving yards from its tight ends, which ranked 31st in the NFL last season. Kmet should help improve that production and he should also help improve a rushing attack that finished 27th in the league. The Bears signed veteran Jimmy Graham but Graham is 33 years old and he's on his third team in four years, plus they cut Trey Burton. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Grant Delpit","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":213,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Delpit missed too many tackles and didn't play as well last season as he did in 2018 with a high ankle sprain playing a big role. That said, he's a well-built safety who is competitive lining up over the slot and matching up with tight ends. He picked off seven passes over the past two seasons, has a nose for the football and shows excellent focus when the ball is in the air. And while Delpit needs to be more consistent, he's an aggressive run-stopper. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Browns' problems at offensive tackle -- hopefully solved by a combination of free agency and with their Round 1 pick -- obscured the fact Cleveland also had the No. 22 defense in 2019 by DVOA, and second-level tackling was often a nightmare. Delpit is a big-time playmaker in the secondary who can move around and simply isn't available in Round 2 if he hadn't played hurt in 2019. A potential steal in Round 2. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Antoine Winfield Jr.","year":2020,"height":69,"weight":203,"college":"Minnesota","college_abbrivation":"MINN","pre_draft":"Just like his father, Antoine Winfield, a first-round pick by the Bills in 1999, Winfield is an instinctive defensive back with excellent toughness for his size. He's a ball hawk, is competitive when the ball is in the air and has above-average hands. Winfield is an aggressive run defender who looks for contact and has good stopping power. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Buccaneers ranked 29th in scoring defense and 30th in passing defense last season. Justin Evans missed the 2019 season and is coming off two foot surgeries. Jordan Whitehead is coming off a season-ending hamstring injury. Defensive coordinator Todd Bowles is aggressive and blitzed 39.5% of the time, which was the second-highest rate in the league last season. Winfield's ability to move around and compete in man coverage makes him a perfect fit for Bowles' scheme and approach. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"KJ Hamler","year":2020,"height":69,"weight":176,"college":"Penn State","college_abbrivation":"PSU","pre_draft":"Hamler is an undersized slot receiver with the burst to separate from man and develop into an above-average route runner. He tweaked a hamstring and didn't run at the combine, but he's dangerous on tape. His top-end speed makes him a threat to take the top off the coverage, after the catch and in the return game. He's a small target with a small catching radius. Hamler traps and drops passes. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Hamler gives the Broncos instant juice from the slot on verticals, deep overs and crossers. He can scoot. And after drafting Jerry Jeudy in the first round, the Broncos are suddenly stacked with talent in the passing game. Veteran Courtland Sutton is a playmaker, and tight end Noah Fant can stretch the seams. In short, the table is set for second-year quarterback Drew Lock. -- Matt Bowen"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Marlon Davidson","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":303,"college":"Auburn","college_abbrivation":"AUB","pre_draft":"Davidson is an end who is built like a tackle, and he sets a hard edge against the run. He has violent hands and gets off blocks with ease. Davidson is versatile enough to kick inside to rush the passer, but he's at is best overpowering offensive tackles coming off edge. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Falcons were tied for the second-fewest sacks in the NFL and ranked 22nd in pass defense last season. They signed Dante Fowler, but Vic Beasley and Adrian Clayborn aren't coming back, plus Takkarist McKinley had a career-low 3.5 sacks. It will be interesting to see where Atlanta plays Davidson. We think he's at his best rushing the passer off the edge, but the Falcons could kick him inside. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Darrell Taylor","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":267,"college":"Tennessee","college_abbrivation":"TENN","pre_draft":"Taylor has average size and slightly below-average length. He's quick and bends well for his size. He flashes effective long-arm and change-of-pace inside moves. He does a good job of keeping his hips down and getting his hands inside as a run defender. There's room for improvement when it comes to getting off blocks. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"John Schneider and Pete Carroll calm the \"We need a pass-rusher!!\" riots that formed after the Round 1 selection of Jordyn Brooks. Deep breaths, Seattle. Taylor is a raw but explosive pass-rusher badly needed on a unit that ranked 30th in the NFL in pressure rate (sack or hurry) in 2019 and has only one player under contract who averaged more than 0.5 pressures per game in 2019. Now ... what's up, Jadeveon? -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chase Claypool","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":238,"college":"Notre Dame","college_abbrivation":"ND","pre_draft":"Claypool is just the second wideout to measure 6-foot-4, 235 pounds or bigger and run a sub-4.45 in the 40-yard dash at the combine since 2003. The other is Calvin Johnson. Claypool is a long strider with good build-up speed. He has the wide frame to make contested catches, and he wins a high percentage of jump balls. He struggles to get in and out of breaks. He led his team in kickoff coverage and punt coverage tackles in 2017. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"JuJu Smith-Schuster dealt with foot and knee injuries last season; he's in a contract year and might be too expensive to retain. Diontae Johnson, the Steelers' 2019 third-round pick, led the team in catches while James Washington paced the squad with 735 receiving yards, but they aren't No. 1 receivers. Claypool has rare upside; his ability to stretch the field should open up the passing attack and the ground game. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jaylon Johnson","year":2020,"height":72,"weight":193,"college":"Utah","college_abbrivation":"UTAH","pre_draft":"Johnson has average size, length and top-end speed. He's an effective press corner with good balance. He does a good job of breaking on underneath routes in off coverage and plays the ball not the man in zone coverage. His footwork is inconsistent -- he allows separation transitioning out of breaks at times. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"With the Bears letting Prince Amukamara go, there is a need for depth here at the cornerback position. Johnson has the physical traits and competitive play style to fit in Chuck Pagano's defense as a press corner, with the ball skills to finish. He's a first-round talent. Put Johnson in the mix here to compete with Artie Burns and Kevin Toliver for that starting gig opposite Kyle Fuller. -- Matt Bowen"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Trevon Diggs","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":205,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Diggs is a versatile athlete with good size, long arms and solid straight-line speed. The majority of his experience is at corner, but he has also played the overhang and free safety in addition to returning kickoffs and punts. There's some tightness in his hips and he will give up separation versus quicker receivers, but Diggs is highly effective in press-man coverage and Cover 3. He's a former wide receiver with good ball skills. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Byron Jones signed with Miami and Chidobe Awuzie is entering the final year of his contract. The Cowboys re-signed Anthony Brown, but he's coming back from a season-ending injury. Dallas tied for an NFL-low seven interceptions and got just five from its defensive backs last season. Diggs is a former wide receiver with above-average ball skills and projects as a day one starter. He's an excellent value pick at this point. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cam Akers","year":2020,"height":70,"weight":217,"college":"Florida State","college_abbrivation":"FSU","pre_draft":"Akers is one of the most complete and underrated running backs in this class. He has good size and great speed. He is an instinctive between-the-tackles runner with good patience. He's not a pile pusher, but he has very good contact balance and he fights for yards after contact. Akers is more of a threat after the catch than YPC numbers would suggest. He flashes a willingness to step up and meet defenders in pass protection. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The CIA-level intrigue into the weekly status of Todd Gurley's knee has departed, but with that departure lingered this reality: Oh yeah, the Rams have zero proven backs. Well, they now add Cam Akers, who once broke Dalvin Cook's rookie rushing record at Florida State. He had a pair of 1,000-yard rushing seasons, and behind an oft-dreadful offensive line. Akers has serious juice, and is a competitor to get his share of carries in Year 1. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jalen Hurts","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":222,"college":"Oklahoma","college_abbrivation":"OKLA","pre_draft":"Hurts is a shorter quarterback with good arm strength, a strong build and excellent top-end speed. He's physically and mentally tough. He takes care off the football. He's slow to process and holds onto the ball entirely too long. His ball placement is highly inconsistent, especially outside the numbers and downfield. Hurts' pocket presence is erratic but he can extend plays. He's a high-level running threat.","post_draft":"Carson Wentz just signed a four-year deal and is the clear starter. That doesn't make this a bad pick. Coach Doug Pederson will use Hurts in specific packages that make the most of his skill set. Pederson and his staff will develop Hurts as a No. 2 in a heavily schemed system based on run-pass option (RPO) pass attempts behind a quarterback in Wentz who has had some problems staying healthy. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"AJ Epenesa","year":2020,"height":77,"weight":275,"college":"Iowa","college_abbrivation":"IOWA","pre_draft":"Epenesa is a big defensive end with the frame and strength to set the edge. He has marginal top-end speed and doesn't project as an elite pass-rusher at the NFL level despite his impressive sack production over the past two seasons, but he gets the most out of his ability. Epenesa is an active and effective hand fighter with outstanding length who chases with excellent effort. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Epenesa's power, technique and versatility are a fit for a coverage-based Buffalo defense that needs to create pressure with its front four. In 2019, the Bills ranked 20th in pressure percentage when sending four or fewer rushers. Epenesa can rush off the edge or bump inside, where the Bills can create interior matchups for the Iowa product. -- Matt Bowen"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"J.K. Dobbins","year":2020,"height":70,"weight":209,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Dobbins is a short and squatty back with quick feet and great burst through the hole. He's an elusive open-field runner. He runs hard and breaks arm tackles. He allowed four pressures on 140 pass pro opportunities last year (according to ESPN Stats & Info), which is far and away the best percentage and most attempts by any of the top four backs in this class. He's not a natural receiver, though. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Baltimore led the league in rushing in 2019 and set the record for yards per carry in a 16-game season. Mark Ingram is 30 but rushed for over 1,000 yards in his first season with the team, and Gus Edwards added 711 yards. In other words, running back sure doesn't seem like a need, but the Ravens get a talented back and excellent value in Dobbins, who was the 27th-ranked player on our board. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Raekwon Davis","year":2020,"height":78,"weight":311,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Davis is a highly gifted and scheme-versatile defensive lineman with a strong combination of size, length, quickness and power. He's an effective run stopper with the upper-body strength to stack and control blockers when he keeps his pads down. Davis will never be an elite pass-rusher, but he has violent hands and frequently gets pressure when turned loose. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Dolphins already added a CB to help the NFL's 32-ranked pass defense, but -- psst -- the run defense was also a brutal 27th in DVOA in 2019. That could be where Davis adds more immediate impact, because his pass-rush upside is a question. What he can do is provide immediate depth inside in a 3-4 scheme and hold up blockers. If Miami gets the best version of Davis, it got a Round 1 player here. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Van Jefferson","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":200,"college":"Florida","college_abbrivation":"FLA","pre_draft":"Jefferson is an elite route runner with average size. He's sudden getting off the line and adept at beating press coverage. He knows how to leverage his stem and set up defenders. He locates soft spots in zone. Jefferson has outstanding hands and the body control to adjust. Biggest weakness is he lacks the top-end speed to threaten vertically. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp both finished with more than 1,100 receiving yards last season, but the Rams traded Brandin Cooks to Houston, plus Josh Reynolds is entering a contract year and has yet to catch more than 29 passes in a season. Jefferson's ability to make an immediate impact fills the Rams' need for a No. 3 receiver and gives quarterback Jared Goff a reliable safety valve. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ezra Cleveland","year":2020,"height":78,"weight":311,"college":"Boise State","college_abbrivation":"BSU","pre_draft":"Cleveland has shorter arms for a tackle, but he gets set quickly and doesn't lunge or chase with his hands. He has the body control and foot speed to mirror. He wrestled in high school and has very good upper-body strength. He's an effective positional blocker with the skillset to excel in a zone-heavy scheme. He's smooth climbing and covers up linebackers at the second level. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Veteran Riley Reiff is the anticipated starter at left tackle, but Cleveland gives the Vikings more depth on the offensive line and is a good fit for the zone run game in Minnesota. With ascending traits at the position, Cleveland should be viewed as a future starter on the Vikings' offensive front. -- Matt Bowen"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Denzel Mims","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":207,"college":"Baylor","college_abbrivation":"BAY","pre_draft":"Mims has a rare blend of size, top-end speed and length. He has the second gear to take the top off the coverage and does a nice job of stacking defenders on vertical routes. He runs hard and flashes the ability to break tackles after the catch. His frame and body control make him a threat in the red zone. -- Steve MuenchWatch: Mims thinks he has always been underrated div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Robby Anderson signed with Carolina and Quincy Enunwa is coming off his second major neck injury. Free-agent addition Breshad Perriman is coming off his best season and Jamison Crowder is a good slot receiver, but Perriman's ability to have continued success remains to be seen. Mims gives the Jets a receiver with the talent to improve a passing attack that finished 29th in the league in yardage. QB Sam Darnold should be pleased with what general manager Joe Douglas has done with his first two picks. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Josh Uche","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":245,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Uche is an undersized edge defender with long arms and the skill set to make an immediate impact rushing the passer. He has a good combination of initial quickness, bend and closing speed. He's twitchy and has a quick inside move. Uche is a developing hand fighter who flashes the ability to counter. He's relentless. He needs to get stronger versus the run. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Patriots got after the passer at a pretty high rate last season (a pass rush sixth in DVOA), but there's a problem: Kyle Van Noy and Jamie Collins ranked first and third in pressures, respectively, and they've departed. Uche in Round 2 as an upside pick fits the classic Patriots program, because he's a developmental pick more than a proven commodity, the kind of player you feel more optimistic about because of where he just landed. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kristian Fulton","year":2020,"height":72,"weight":197,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Fulton has average size, below-average length and good top-end speed. He's at his best in press coverage. He's not a playmaker. He picked off just two passes over the past two seasons. However, Fulton deflected 25 passes during that span and is competitive at the catch point. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Tennessee ranked 24th in passing defense last season and needed to address the cornerback position. Logan Ryan remains unsigned, Malcolm Butler has a big contract and the Titans have a decision to make about picking up Adoree' Jackson's fifth-year option in 2021. LeShaun Sims and Tramaine Brock were not re-signed. Fulton faced some tough competition in the SEC and he has the talent to push for a starting job as a rookie. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"AJ Dillon","year":2020,"height":72,"weight":247,"college":"Boston College","college_abbrivation":"BC","pre_draft":"Dillon is a massive back with a thick lower body and very good top-end speed for his size. He excels at picking up yards after initial contact and is tough to stop even when the defense knows what's coming. Dillon is fast enough to pick up chunks of yards when he gets a seam. He's not a natural receiver, and he averaged 24.1 carries per game over the past three seasons, raising concerns about wear and tear. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"With veteran running backs Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams entering their contract years, the Packers add depth here. Dillon fits as a complementary piece in the Green Bay backfield. He's a downhill hammer, a closer who can handle volume and run between the tackles. -- Matt Bowen"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Willie Gay Jr.","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":243,"college":"Mississippi State","college_abbrivation":"MSST","pre_draft":"Gay has a rare combination of size, length and speed. He's a rangy run defender with the burst to shoot into gaps and chase down backs in pursuit. He closes well and flashes talent as a pass-rusher. He reads the quarterback, covers ground quickly and flashes good ball skills in coverage. An NCAA violation related to a tutor completing classwork for Gay and other players led to an eight-game suspension for him last year, and his production never matched anticipated talent at the college level, but he has the potential to be more productive in the pros. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Chiefs need to get stronger against the run after finishing 26th in the league in rushing yards allowed per game last season. Damien Wilson is going into a contract year, plus the Chiefs didn't re-sign Reggie Ragland or Darron Lee. Gay has the talent to win a starting job, help stabilize the run defense and stay on the field on third down. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jeremy Chinn","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":221,"college":"Southern Illinois","college_abbrivation":"SIU","pre_draft":"Chinn is a team captain and four-year starter with an outstanding blend of size, speed and length. He's a playmaker who tracks the ball well and has good hands. He has the frame and leaping ability to win 50-50 balls. Chinn is versatile enough to play deep, line up over the slot or play at linebacker depth. He's an above-average tackler who flashes the ability to get off blocks and closes quickly. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Listed as a safety, Chinn actually has the length and athleticism of a big cornerback. That's a need for Carolina, but if he settles at safety who can cover the slot, you'll take it. The 6-foot-3, 221-pound Chinn went 4.45 with a 41-inch vertical in Indy to match tape that shows a versatile defender who could line up at a few spots for Matt Rhule. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Logan Wilson","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":241,"college":"Wyoming","college_abbrivation":"WYO","pre_draft":"Wilson, one of two Wyoming players to be named a captain three times, has the potential to develop into a four-down player. He has active hands and showed the ability to shed blocks quickly. He closes well and chases with good effort. He flashes good stopping power. He played defensive back in high school and has good cover skills. Wilson has some ball skills, picking off 10 passes at Wyoming, including two that he returned for touchdowns. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"2019 third-round pick Germaine Pratt took over as a starter after the Bengals released Preston Brown last year, but Nick Virgil signing with the Chargers created a void at the Bengals' other linebacker spot. Look for Wilson to beat out Jordan Evans for that job and quickly develop into a three-down linebacker. Wilson is an excellent value pick at this point in the draft. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Antonio Gibson","year":2020,"height":72,"weight":228,"college":"Memphis","college_abbrivation":"MEM","pre_draft":"Gibson is a hybrid receiver/back who shows solid burst through the hole and after the catch. His top-end speed makes him a threat when he gets the ball in space. He has the strength to pick up yards after contact. He carried the ball 33 times at Memphis but flashed good patience and instincts. He's not a great route runner for a receiver, but there's a lot to like about his ability to move around the formation. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Second-year man Terry McLaurin is a rising star, but the wide receiver depth in Washington needed some serious juice. Enter Gibson, who played both running back and wide receiver at Memphis. He has explosive play traits, position versatility and can be utilized in the slot or out of the backfield. -- Matt Bowen"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Julian Okwara","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":252,"college":"Notre Dame","college_abbrivation":"ND","pre_draft":"Okwara is a tall, long and athletic hybrid EDGE prospect. He has the get off, bend and closing burst to win with speed off the edge. He flashes an outside-in move but needs to develop better counterpunches and improve his ability to win with speed-to-power. Okwara is a rangy run defender, but he has a lean lower body and gives too much ground. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Lions tied for 29th with 28 sacks last season, with Trey Flowers getting seven of them after signing a five-year, $90 million deal. Romeo Okwara, Julian's older brother, saw his sack total drop from 7.5 in 2018 to 1.5 in 2019, his second season in Detroit. Julian has the potential to develop into an explosive edge rusher and excellent complement to Flowers. The Lions are also getting a player versatile enough to play defensive end or OLB in 3-4 alignments. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ashtyn Davis","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":202,"college":"California","college_abbrivation":"CAL","pre_draft":"Davis didn't run at the combine, but he's rangy and has the potential to develop into a center fielder based on the tape. He started three games at corner in 2016 and has good cover skills for a safety. He had seven solo tackles against Oregon, flashing the potential to develop into an effective run-stopper, but he needs to be more consistent. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The first two Jets picks were all about helping QB Sam Darnold, whereas Davis adds a wrinkle to what is an increasingly, oh, let's call it \"interesting\" situation in the defensive backfield, as Jamal Adams' long-term future with the franchise remains a question. Davis is a safety with the track-star athleticism of a cornerback, so he's not some Adams doppelganger but is more a high-upside play for Gregg Williams to develop. You'll see Davis return kicks, too. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Damien Lewis","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":327,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Lewis is a short interior offensive lineman with slightly below-average length and good upper-body strength. He generally anchors well in pass pro and is an effective run-blocker who flashes above-average power. He's a finisher who plays with an edge. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Seahawks need a starter at left guard, Lewis was the best guard left on the board and he's a mauling run-blocker who is a good fit for Seattle's offense. He could go through some growing pains in pass protection, but he'll get better in time and quarterback Russell Wilson's mobility will help bail him out. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Brandon Jones","year":2020,"height":71,"weight":198,"college":"Texas","college_abbrivation":"TEX","pre_draft":"Jones is an excellent tackler who is active in run support and chases with effort. He plays bigger than his size and looks to separate receivers from the ball in coverage. He doesn't have the playing speed or the instincts of a true center fielder. Jones is opportunistic but not a ball hawk. He's a fearless punt returner who averaged 10.8 yards per punt return. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"With the Dolphins cutting veteran Reshad Jones this offseason, Miami needed to address the safety position. Brandon Jones has the physical play traits to get on the field early as a rookie for a Miami team that has focused on upgrading the secondary through free agency and the draft. -- Matt Bowen"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Justin Madubuike","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":293,"college":"Texas A&M","college_abbrivation":"TA&M","pre_draft":"Madubuike is an undersized 3-technique prospect with the quickness to disrupt plays in the backfield and the strength to hold his ground one-on-one. He has great upside as an interior pass-rusher with outstanding athletic ability and good closing speed. There's room for improvement when it comes to his hand-to-hand combat skills, but he has good length and excellent upper-body strength. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta continues to get excellent value in the second round, as Madubuike was the 40th-ranked player on our board. DeCosta is also staying true to his team's identity by reinforcing the ground game and defense. The Ravens traded for Calais Campbell and signed Derek Wolfe to a one-year deal, but Campbell is 33, Wolfe is 30 and nose tackle Brandon Williams is 31. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Josh Jones","year":2020,"height":77,"weight":319,"college":"Houston","college_abbrivation":"HOU","pre_draft":"Jones is a team captain and four-year starter at left tackle. He lacks ideal length for an offensive tackle and some teams could project him at guard, but his tape suggests he'll overcome that deficiency and develop into a starting tackle. He's a good pass-blocker with solid body control and balance. He flashes the ability to move defenders off the ball and excels at climbing to the second level in the run game. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"There was some thought that Arizona would get a much-needed offensive tackle inside the top 10, but when Isaiah Simmons was sitting there at No. 8, well, plans change. Now the Cardinals add a potential starter at tackle to a unit that ranked 22nd in sustaining its blocks through 2.5 seconds last season, according to ESPN's pass block win rate metric, which kept QB Kyler Murray on the move. Jones needs polish, but so does this line as a whole. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Davon Hamilton","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":320,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Hamilton has excellent size, average length and average top-end speed. He's strong at the point of attack and does a nice job of getting off blocks. He's a good tackler, and he improved his ability to locate the ball in 2019. Hamilton is a better run defender than pass-rusher, but he flashes good power and made significant strides as a pass-rusher in 2019. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Jaguars needed to improve a run defense that ranked 29th in the league last season; they didn't pick up Marcell Dareus' option, and former first-round pick Taven Bryan hasn't played up to expectations. Hamilton is an above-average run defender who will make it tougher for teams to run between the tackles. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Zack Baun","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":238,"college":"Wisconsin","college_abbrivation":"WIS","pre_draft":"Baun is a relentless pass-rusher who shows top-end closing speed when he gets a path to the quarterback. There's some shock in his hands and he should continue to improve his hand-to-hand combat skills. He covers ground and shows good instincts in coverage. Baun is a rangy run defender and strong tackler. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"In defensive coordinator Dennis Allen's defense, Baun can be utilized as both a stack linebacker and in pass-rush situations in schemed matchups. The Saints return All-Pro linebacker Demario Davis, but with A.J. Klein leaving in free agency, there was a need here to add a linebacker in the draft. -- Matt Bowen"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jonah Jackson","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":306,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Jackson is a versatile offensive lineman with good size, length and upper-body strength. He's a strong run-blocker who plays with an edge. He anchors well, but he doesn't bend well, he lunges at times and there's room for improvement when it comes to his hand-to-hand combat skills in pass pro. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Lions did a good job of addressing their ground game by taking the best running back in the draft in the second round, and adding Jackson is another step in the right direction. Jackson should compete for the right guard spot vacated by Graham Glasgow, and he's also versatile enough to provide depth at center for the Lions. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ke'Shawn Vaughn","year":2020,"height":70,"weight":214,"college":"Vanderbilt","college_abbrivation":"VAN","pre_draft":"Vaughn is a decisive between-the-tackles runner with the lateral mobility to make defenders miss in the hole. He has above average top-end speed and is a threat to rip off chunk yards when he gets a seam. He runs hard and has good contact balance. Vaughn is not a bulldozing short-yardage back. He has good ball skills and can run routes. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The current Tampa backfield is Ronald Jones II and We'll See. Vaughn fills a void and comes in with enough chops to push for early action. Vaughn breaks tackles and offers a different style than Jones, and -- no surprise -- he knows what he's doing in pass protection, which is a good thing for that Bucs QB you might have heard of. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Michael Ojemudia","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":200,"college":"Iowa","college_abbrivation":"IOWA","pre_draft":"Ojemudia is a tall corner with good size, longer arms and very good top-end speed. He's a physical press/zone corner with good upside, and he picked off six passes over the past two seasons. He doesn't consistently keep tight to the hip in man coverage down the field. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Broncos traded a fourth-round pick to Jacksonville to acquire A.J. Bouye, but it's unclear who will start opposite him after Chris Harris signed with the Chargers. Ojemudia is a good fit for coach Vic Fangio's scheme, which features quarters, Cover 2 and split-safety coverage. That said, he's not a finished product, and taking him here is a little bit of a reach. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Matt Hennessy","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":307,"college":"Temple","college_abbrivation":"TEM","pre_draft":"Hennessy gets set quickly, he tends to get his hands inside, and he anchors well in pass pro. He's an above-average zone blocker with good quickness and lateral mobility in the run game. He has the range to develop into an effective downfield blocker. Hennessy has shorter arms and lunges at times. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Falcons center Alex Mack has been durable, but he is 34 and going into the final year of his contract. So the addition of a center who profiles as a backup now with starting upside makes a lot of sense for the Falcons, who saw Matt Ryan sacked a career-high 48 times last season. Can Hennessy move people in the run game? That's a question he'll need to answer. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jabari Zuniga","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":264,"college":"Florida","college_abbrivation":"FLA","pre_draft":"Zuniga is well-built with outstanding initial burst and top-end speed. He has a lot of snap in his hands and consistently stands up offensive linemen on contact. He's twitchy and powerful, but he lacks some lower-body flexibility, which leads to him failing to finish as a pass-rusher at times. He's a rangy run defender who shows the ability to disengage and pursue. He leaves it all on the field. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Jets' defense ranked 23rd in sacks with 25 last season and would have ranked lower if it weren't for defensive coordinator Gregg Williams' aggressive approach. Jordan Jenkins had a team-high eight sacks, but no other linebacker or defensive lineman had more than three. Jenkins re-signed for a year, but the Jets needed to add a young edge rusher to help bolster their pass rush and improve the pass defense. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Lynn Bowden Jr.","year":2020,"height":71,"weight":204,"college":"Kentucky","college_abbrivation":"UK","pre_draft":"Bowden is a versatile offensive weapon who took over as the team's starting quarterback during the second half of the 2019 season. He's an elusive open-field runner with good vision. He returned two punts for touchdowns in 2018. He's quicker than fast and he's not as much of a threat downfield as he is after the catch. He has a small catching radius. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Bowden has a unique skill set to play multiple roles in a pro offense given his open-field vision and ability to run with the ball after the catch. With the Raiders, Bowden projects as a wide receiver who can align inside, where Jon Gruden can also manufacture touches for the Kentucky product on screens and jet sweeps. -- Matt Bowen"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Bryan Edwards","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":212,"college":"South Carolina","college_abbrivation":"SC","pre_draft":"Edwards is a bigger receiver with average length and top-end speed. He's a smooth route runner who locates pockets in zone looks. He's instinctive and runs hard after the catch, but he lacks an elite second gear -- though he flashes the ability to make plays downfield. His hands are inconsistent, but he does have the ability to make highlight-reel catches. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Raiders did well to land Henry Ruggs III in the first round, and it's not surprising that they've further bolstered the receiving corps by adding Edwards here. Edwards is talented enough to push for a top-three role as a rookie, and he provides excellent insurance for Tyrell Williams, who was slowed by a foot injury last season. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Neville Gallimore","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":304,"college":"Oklahoma","college_abbrivation":"OKLA","pre_draft":"Gallimore flashes the ability to drive interior offensive linemen back and is stout for his size when he keeps his pads down. He tracks the ball well and has the ability to get off blocks in time to make the play. He doesn't have great athletic ability and stalls out at times, but Gallimore is a good hand fighter who closes well when rushing the passer. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Gallimore is a reminder that 40 times don't always equal production. He comes in as an athletically gifted but inconsistent player with upside, a potential rotational disrupter on the inside of a Dallas defensive line that was addressed in free agency, but with aging veterans Gerald McCoy and Dontari Poe. And that 40 time? Under 4.8 at over 300 pounds. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Lloyd Cushenberry III","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":312,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Cushenberry is long and well-built with big hands and good overall mobility. He's a natural knee-bender with quick hands and outstanding awareness in pass pro. He needs to get a little stronger in order to anchor better versus bull-rushers. He does a good job of working up to the second level on combination blocks in the run game. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"You can get starting centers at this point in the draft, and that's the profile for Cushenberry, who has been a well-respected SEC starter for several years. Does he start immediately in Denver? It's possible, depending on how things play out as Cushenberry works his way in with Graham Glasgow, who plays both center and guard and came over in free agency. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Terrell Lewis","year":2020,"height":77,"weight":262,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Lewis has long arms, powerful hands and elite speed and athleticism for his size. He has an explosive first step and the flexibility to run a tight loop rushing the passer. He's a physical and aggressive run defender who gives good effort in pursuit. Lewis was considered a team leader at Alabama even though he missed most of the 2017 season and all of 2018 with injuries. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Lewis is a value pick late on Day 2 with the physical makeup and athletic traits to rush off the edge. The Rams added veteran Leonard Floyd on a one-year deal, but the key here is finding a replacement for Dante Fowler, who signed with the Falcons in free agency. -- Matt Bowen"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Julian Blackmon","year":2020,"height":72,"weight":187,"college":"Utah","college_abbrivation":"UTAH","pre_draft":"Blackmon has enough range to cover a deep half, but he's not a center fielder. He lacks ideal recovery speed but flashes very good ball skills -- he picked off nine passes over the past three seasons. Blackmon is willing to square up in run support, though subpar angles lead to some missed tackles. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Blackmon jumps into the mix with safeties Malik Hooker and Khari Willis in Indianapolis. And he fits the scheme for the Colts, with range, the ability to play in split-safety looks and the coverage traits they want. -- Matt Bowen"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Zack Moss","year":2020,"height":69,"weight":223,"college":"Utah","college_abbrivation":"UTAH","pre_draft":"Moss is a big back with the power, balance and determination to regularly pick up yards after first contact. His playing speed is a little better than his timed speed. He has solid hands and is tough to bring down when he gets the ball in space. He's a willing pass-blocker with the size and strength to hold his ground. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Bills might have just created one of the more promising young RB pairs in the NFL, and with a pair of third-rounders. (Hm. Sounds very 2020.) They nabbed Devin Singletary last year, and he averaged 5.1 yards per rush, tops among qualified rookies. The other three Bills running backs currently under contract for 2020 combined for 29 rushes. Moss adds a power element and fills a clear void. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Anfernee Jennings","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":256,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Jennings is a stout run defender who sets the edge, has a nose for the ball and shows good snap as a tackler. He will never be an elite pass-rusher in the NFL, but he has an underrated combination of quickness, change-of-direction ability, power and instincts. He's tough and has an outstanding motor. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Edge defenders are a big need in New England, and Jennings could work his way into the rotation given his experience and that he possesses a trait Bill Belichick likes: He's a strong edge defender who plays his assignment -- think Rob Ninkovich. So what you won't get in sack totals you get back in defending the run. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jordan Elliott","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":302,"college":"Missouri","college_abbrivation":"MIZ","pre_draft":"Elliott shoots his hands inside, locates the ball and gets off blocks in time to make the play. He has the first-step quickness to make plays in the backfield. He flashes good power and the ability to win with his hands rushing the passer. He closes well and tends to chase with above-average effort. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Elliott provides more defensive line depth for the Browns to shore up the interior with Larry Ogunjobi entering his contract year. Elliott has the upside of a disruptive defensive tackle, with the active feet and hands to win at the point of attack. -- Matt Bowen"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cameron Dantzler","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":188,"college":"Mississippi State","college_abbrivation":"MSST","pre_draft":"Dantzler has short arms, and he ran the second-slowest 40-yard dash time out of the all the corners at the combine, but he has excellent instincts, quick feet and smooth hips. While his hands are inconsistent, he gets them on a lot of passes, picking off four over the past two seasons. Dantzler is a solid open-field tackler. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"We said the Vikings probably weren't done addressing the cornerback position when they took Jeff Gladney in the first round, and general manager Rick Spielman adds an intriguing corner here. Dantzler fell because he didn't run well, but he's a tough press corner, making him a good fit for the Vikings, and he has the confidence to push for early playing time. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jonathan Greenard","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":263,"college":"Florida","college_abbrivation":"FLA","pre_draft":"Greenard has average height, solid bulk, long arms and below-average top-end speed. He shows good short-area quickness and power. He's instinctive and knows how to finish. He's a tough overachiever with an excellent motor. Greenard's upside as a pass-rusher is limited by his below-average closing speed. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Greenard is a developmental edge defender with power and heavy hands on contact. And that will be his path to earning reps as a rookie in the Houston scheme. Without high-end athletic traits and closing speed, Greenard will have to rely on his technique to produce sack numbers in the pros. -- Matt Bowen"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Devin Asiasi","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":257,"college":"UCLA","college_abbrivation":"UCLA","pre_draft":"Asiasi has a good blend of size, speed and length. He's athletic for his size and shows some upside as a route runner. He's a natural hands catcher with above-average body control. He's fast enough to get behind linebackers and threaten vertically. He needs to get stronger at the point of attack, but he gets into position and fights as a blocker. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"New England tight ends combined for a league-low 37 catches and tied for last with two touchdowns last season. Rob Gronkowski is a Buccaneer and Ben Watson retired. The Pats haven't drafted a tight end earlier than the fifth round since they took Gronkowski in the second round in 2010. Asiasi is the best tight end on the roster day one, and he has good upside. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Devin Duvernay","year":2020,"height":71,"weight":200,"college":"Texas","college_abbrivation":"TEX","pre_draft":"Duvernay is a slot receiver built like a running back who has excellent top-end speed. He has the contact balance and burst to threaten after the catch. He has the second gear to threaten vertically. Duvernay has a smaller frame and shorter arms, but he's a natural hands catcher. He's not a complete or fluid route runner. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Ravens lack depth at wide receiver. Their wide receivers had the fewest receiving yards (1,419) in the league last season, 228 fewer than the next-closest team. Yes, they could run the ball. Yes, QB Lamar Jackson got a lot out of his tight ends. And yes, a well-built, productive, experienced (likely) slot WR who runs 4.39 and offers consistent hands is going to help. Possibly early. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Darrynton Evans","year":2020,"height":70,"weight":203,"college":"Appalachian State","college_abbrivation":"APP","pre_draft":"Evans is slightly undersized with outstanding explosiveness and top-end speed. He shows good burst through the hole. He's an instinctive open-field runner with good elusiveness, and he's tough for his size when he gets into space. He's got experience lining up at receiver, and he's a threat after the catch. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Derrick Henry is expected to work out a long-term deal in Tennessee, but he caught just 18 passes in 2019 and the Titans made Dion Lewis a cap casualty. Evans projects as an above-average No. 2 back who has experience lining up at receiver and is dangerous after the catch, making him a good complement to Henry. Evans is also a dangerous kick returner capable of helping the Titans in that area as well. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Josiah Deguara","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":242,"college":"Cincinnati","college_abbrivation":"CIN","pre_draft":"Deguara is a lighter tight end with short arms, smaller hands and slightly above-average top-end speed. He flashes as a vertical route runner, and he's fast enough to make plays down the seam. He's not as much of a threat after the catch. He has good hands. He's not big enough to hold up as an in-line blocker. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Packers have yet to address the wide receiver position in this draft, but they add a pass-catching tight end in Deguara. Paired with second-year man Jace Sternberger, Green Bay now has two tight ends to stretch the seams and run crossers for quarterback Aaron Rodgers off play-action in Matt LaFleur's offense. -- Matt Bowen"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"McTelvin Agim","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":309,"college":"Arkansas","college_abbrivation":"ARK","pre_draft":"Agim has good size and length, and flashes above-average initial quickness and the ability to blow up plays in the backfield. He chases the run with above-average effort and finishes. There's room for improvement when it comes to his hand-to-hand combat skills, but he flashes skills as a pass-rusher. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Denver did well to get Jurrell Casey for a seventh-round pick, but the Broncos have several players on one-year deals, plus Derek Wolfe left for Baltimore and Adam Gotsis is unsigned. Adding Agim improves the Broncos' depth and gives them a player capable of pushing for the starting role opposite Casey in time. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Lucas Niang","year":2020,"height":78,"weight":315,"college":"TCU","college_abbrivation":"TCU","pre_draft":"Niang walls off defenders and flashes the ability to generate push in the run game. He's athletic enough to get into positon and big enough to overwhelm linebackers climbing to the second level. Niang has the length, width and enough foot speed to develop into an elite pass-blocker. His hand placement and footwork are inconsistent. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Chiefs have Eric Fisher and Mitchell Schwartz at left and right tackle, respectively, and both are signed through 2021, which makes Niang a developmental play and immediate depth as well as a decent value given he's ranked a tad ahead of where the Chiefs were able to scoop him up. Starting upside at tackle isn't a bad play knowing whom the Chiefs need to protect for years to come. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jacob Phillips","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":229,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Phillips is a tall and lean linebacker with good speed and explosive lower-body strength. He's a disciplined run defender who understands fits, but he gets moved too often by bigger blockers. He is at his best in underneath zone coverage. He's too limited to be consistently trusted in man coverage, and he does not offer much as a pass-rusher. He has experience covering kicks and punts, too. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Joe Schobert signed with Jacksonville and Christian Kirksey with Green Bay after the Browns cut him. So Cleveland had to address a run defense that ranked 30th in the league last season. Look for Phillips to compete for a starting outside linebacker job flanking Mack Wilson and make an immediate impact on special teams. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Malik Harrison","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":247,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Harrison has an outstanding combination of size and speed. He flashes explosive pop taking on blockers as a run defender and rushing the passer, but he needs to improve his hand-to-hand combat skills. He's more effective rushing the passer than he is dropping into coverage. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"In 2019, Baltimore allowed 4.4 yards per carry -- the most in a season in franchise history. How do you fix that? Add two young linebackers who can track the ball in the run game. The Ravens grab Harrison here, with his 6-foot-3, 247-pound frame, after drafting LSU's Patrick Queen on Day 1. -- Matt Bowen"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Matt Peart","year":2020,"height":79,"weight":318,"college":"UConn","college_abbrivation":"CONN","pre_draft":"Peart was a team captain and four-year starter and has a rare blend of size, speed and length. He has exceptional upside and flashes on tape. He needs to improve his overall technique, notably his hand placement in pass pro and his pad level in the run game. Peart's effort is good, but he's not a glass-eater. He has experience playing on the right and left sides. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Getting Andrew Thomas in the first round didn't prevent general manager Dave Gettleman from taking a developmental tackle with high upside and experience playing on both sides here. Even with Thomas ideally locking down one tackle spot, the Giants will likely try to upgrade over Nate Solder, and Cameron Fleming isn't a long-term starter. Peart could be the player to supplant Solder in time. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tanner Muse","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":227,"college":"Clemson","college_abbrivation":"CLEM","pre_draft":"Muse turned heads by posting the second-fastest 40-yard dash time for the safety group at the combine. He reads the quarterback and rarely gets caught out of position. He runs well in a straight line but is tight and struggles to change directions quickly on tape. He tracks the ball and flashes opportunistic ball skills. And he's a hard-nosed run defender. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Raiders allowed 8.3 yards per attempt (worst in the NFL) and 33 passing touchdowns in 2019, so for the second time in this draft they've added secondary help to a unit that was, overall, arguably the worst pass defense in the NFL. The question on Muse is whether he's a true safety and actually sticks in the secondary in a classic sense, or if he moves into more of a linebacker role, because the 4.41 speed screams safety, but he's an effective run defender. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dalton Keene","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":253,"college":"Virginia Tech","college_abbrivation":"VT","pre_draft":"Keene is versatile enough to line up in-line, in the slot and in the backfield. He gets north-south and he runs hard after the catch. He's not much of a big-play threat on tape and he's a below-average route runner but he tested better than expected at the combine and has the tools to get better in both areas. He's tough and he frequently battles to a stalemate as an in-line blocker. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"It's not surprising that the Patriots took tight ends with consecutive picks considering how much of a need they had at the position and the success they've had when they have had depth there, i.e., Rob Gronkowski and Martellus Bennett. But it is surprising that they took Keene over Dayton tight end Adam Trautman. Keene is a good player who will help New England, but Trautman is the better prospect. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Alex Highsmith","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":248,"college":"Charlotte","college_abbrivation":"CLT","pre_draft":"Highsmith, a two-year starter and former walk-on, broke the 49ers' single-season school record for tackles for loss with 17.5 in 2018, then broke his own record with 21.5 in 2019. He has good initial quickness and closing speed in addition to flashing violent hands and an effective inside move. He's a disruptive run defender with good range but lacks ideal length and size for a defensive end. He projects best at 3-4 OLB. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Highsmith's disruptive play style is a fit for the Steelers' 3-4 front, where the Charlotte product can develop behind starters T.J. Watt and Bud Dupree. He's an ascending prospect with pass-rush upside at the pro level. -- Matt Bowen"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Davion Taylor","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":228,"college":"Colorado","college_abbrivation":"COLO","pre_draft":"Taylor is a hybrid linebacker/safety with less-than-ideal size, very good top-end speed and below-average length for a linebacker. He has the burst and athletic ability to compete in man coverage. He wraps on contact and flashes very good stopping power. He doesn't cover as much ground as timed speed suggests, but he has the potential to develop into a sideline-to-sideline player. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Eagles declined Nigel Bradham's option and Kamu Grugier-Hill signed with the Dolphins. Nathan Gerry missed too many tackles last season, free-agent acquisition Jatavis Brown makes more of an impact on special teams than on defense, and 2019 undrafted free agent T.J. Edwards played just 110 snaps. So the Eagles had a pressing need at linebacker. Taylor should make an immediate impact on third down and develop into a starter in time. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Terrell Burgess","year":2020,"height":71,"weight":202,"college":"Utah","college_abbrivation":"UTAH","pre_draft":"Burgess is versatile enough to play high, drop into the box or line up over the slot. He's competitive matching up with tight ends and slot receivers. He's an above-average tackler who closes in a flash, and he shows the ability to slip blocks playing close to the line of scrimmage. But he's not a ball hawk or playmaker. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Nickell Robey-Coleman left the Rams for the Eagles this offseason after allowing just 5.4 yards per target in the slot last season. That ranked second among 27 players with at least 40 slot targets in 2019, trailing only Tyrann Mathieu (4.9). Good company. Burgess could see slot time as a college safety with cornerback traits. He offers versatility the Rams could need early in his career as a nickel defender. -- Chris Sprow"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Adam Trautman","year":2020,"height":77,"weight":255,"college":"Dayton","college_abbrivation":"DAY","pre_draft":"Trautman ran the third-fastest three-cone time at the combine, is quicker than fast and flashes as a route runner. He's not a track star, but he plays a little faster than his timed speed and has got the frame to win 50-50 balls downfield. Trautman is good after the catch. His technique is inconsistent, but he's a willing blocker who plays with an edge. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Trautman is an absolute steal this late in the draft, and while tight end might not be a pressing need for the Saints, adding one makes some sense with Jared Cook turning 33 earlier this month. Trautman can make an impact in a limited role and give coach Sean Payton yet another weapon as a rookie, developing into a starter over time. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tyre Phillips","year":2020,"height":77,"weight":331,"college":"Mississippi State","college_abbrivation":"MSST","pre_draft":"Phillips is a massive tackle with big hands and outstanding length. He's a powerful run-blocker with the size to engulf defenders and move them off the ball, but he's a limited athlete who fits better in a power-heavy scheme than in a zone scheme. His big frame and length make it tough to get around him in pass pro. He has some problems mirroring and needs to improve his hand-to-hand combat skills. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"With Ronnie Stanley entering his contract year, Phillips fits in Baltimore as a developmental tackle. Phillips has a massive frame, with the ability to move people off the ball in the Ravens' run-heavy system. -- Matt Bowen"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Akeem Davis-Gaither","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":224,"college":"Appalachian State","college_abbrivation":"APP","pre_draft":"Davis-Gaither is rangy outside linebacker with a good motor. He's light with short arms, so there are naturally concerns about his ability to hold up against the run in the NFL, but his take-on skills aren't a concern on tape. He plays with good pad level and understands how to leverage blocks. He has good cover skills and could help as a pass-rusher. Davis-Gaither has the skill set to develop into a core special-teams player. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Saahdiq Charles","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":321,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Charles is strong run-blocker who moves well climbing to the second level. He's a developmental prospect who is physically gifted but has shorter arms for a tackle and has a lot of work to do with his overall technique. Charles primarily lined up at left tackle, but he also started games at right tackle and guard. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"John Simpson","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":321,"college":"Clemson","college_abbrivation":"CLEM","pre_draft":"Simpson is a big guard with long arms and slightly above-average top-end speed. He has the quickness, length and wide frame to compete but struggles to mirror in pass pro. He's an average positional blocker who takes sound angles in the run game. Guard is the only positon Simpson played in college, but he has the potential to play right tackle or center."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Darnay Holmes","year":2020,"height":70,"weight":195,"college":"UCLA","college_abbrivation":"UCLA","pre_draft":"Holmes is undersized with short arms and good timed speed. He closes well breaking on passes in front of him, and he flashes good stopping power after the catch. He shows awareness in zone. Holmes is undersized for an outside corner, and he lacks ideal change-of-direction for a nickel. He doesn't play as fast as timed top-end speed and he gets beat over the top. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Solomon Kindley","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":337,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Kindley is a massive guard with below-average arm length, He's a strong run-blocker but falls off blocks and ends up on the ground too much. He shows good awareness but doesn't mirror well in pass pro. He has started at left and right guard. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Joshua Kelley","year":2020,"height":71,"weight":212,"college":"UCLA","college_abbrivation":"UCLA","pre_draft":"Kelley is a shifty between-the-tackles runner with good patience. He's built well and runs with good forward lean. He doesn't play as fast as his timed speed but is fast enough to rip off chunk yards when he gets a seam. Kelley is willing to step up in pass pro and appears capable of developing into an effective receiver. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Troy Pride Jr.","year":2020,"height":72,"weight":193,"college":"Notre Dame","college_abbrivation":"ND","pre_draft":"Pride has average size and excellent top-end speed. He does a good job of reading the quarterback's eyes and gets early jumps on the ball in zone coverage. He can run with any receiver in the NFL if his feet are right, but he struggles to track the ball vertically. He has soft hands and shows the ability to pluck the ball out of the air. He has shorter arms and a smaller catching radius. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Leki Fotu","year":2020,"height":77,"weight":330,"college":"Utah","college_abbrivation":"UTAH","pre_draft":"Fotu is a massive interior run-stuffer with the ability to clog up the middle when he plays with sound technique. His pad level is inconsistent, and he gives ground at times. He's a limited pass-rusher who tends to stall out and doesn't show the ability to regularly win with his hands. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Harrison Bryant","year":2020,"height":77,"weight":243,"college":"Florida Atlantic","college_abbrivation":"FAU","pre_draft":"Bryant is a light receiving tight end with below-average length and good top-end speed. He's an instinctive and slippery open-field runner with the strength to pick up yards after initial contact. He's fast enough to make plays down the seam. Bryant made some tough catches, but we also counted three drops against Ohio State in 2019. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ben Bartch","year":2020,"height":78,"weight":309,"college":"St. John's (MN)","college_abbrivation":"ST","pre_draft":"Bartch is a Division III player who moved from tight end to left tackle, where he started 27 games over the past two seasons. His arm length is a red flag for a tackle, and he projects best at guard in the NFL. He tends to get his hands inside, and he's tough to shake once he locks on in pass pro. He is a glass-eater and overpowering run-blocker on tape. He showed that he can compete at a much higher level the week of the Senior Bowl. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"D.J. Wonnum","year":2020,"height":77,"weight":258,"college":"South Carolina","college_abbrivation":"SC","pre_draft":"Wonnum is a high-cut and somewhat lean EDGE with long arms. He has the quick hands, length and agility to develop into a disruptive edge rusher. He needs to develop counter moves and add a power element to his game. Wonnum flashes the ability to lock out and keep defenders off his frame, but he typically gives ground when he's isolated in the run game. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Albert Okwuegbunam","year":2020,"height":78,"weight":258,"college":"Missouri","college_abbrivation":"MIZ","pre_draft":"Okwuegbunam has a rare combination of size, speed, length and hand span. He lines up wide, in the slot and inline. His tape and production did not match his talent. He's a below-average route runner who struggles to separate without pushing off. Okwuegbunam has the speed to threaten vertically and after the catch, yet he averaged just 11.8 yards per catch last season. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Mykal Walker","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":230,"college":"Fresno State","college_abbrivation":"FRES","pre_draft":"Walker has good speed and length with adequate size. He's a rangy run defender and above-average tackler. He's tough and flashes the ability to stack blockers. He shows good awareness in coverage and as a pass-rusher. He's a versatile player who lined up at inside linebacker, outside linebacker and defensive end his senior year. He has the potential to make an immediate impact on special teams. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"La'Mical Perine","year":2020,"height":71,"weight":216,"college":"Florida","college_abbrivation":"FLA","pre_draft":"Perine is a patient and physical runner with average size and a strong center of gravity. He has the potential to develop into a reliable checkdown in the passing game and an effective pass-blocker, though he's not as aggressive as he needs to be in pass pro at this point. He shows adequate burst through the hole but lacks the lateral quickness to create yards on his own and the second gear to pull away when he hits daylight. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Logan Stenberg","year":2020,"height":78,"weight":317,"college":"Kentucky","college_abbrivation":"UK","pre_draft":"Stenberg is a nasty mauler with good size and strength. He takes great angles, he latches on with strong hands, and he's strong enough to generate push in the run game. He flashes a powerful punch and anchors well in pas pro. Stenberg has marginal athletic ability, and he struggles to mirror quick-twitch interior pass-rushers. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jacob Eason","year":2020,"height":78,"weight":231,"college":"Washington","college_abbrivation":"WASH","pre_draft":"Eason has excellent size and the arm strength to drive the ball into tight windows and outside the hashes. He's a streaky passer who misses within the strike zone, and there's room for improvement when it comes to leading receivers on short-to-intermediate throws. He's an erratic decision-maker, but he has adequate pocket mobility (though he's not much of a threat to run). -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Reggie Robinson II","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":205,"college":"Tulsa","college_abbrivation":"TLSA","pre_draft":"Robinson has excellent size and top-end speed. He reads the quarterback and shows good instincts in off coverage. He has small hands, but he breaks up a lot of passes. He had four interceptions last year. He flashes good stopping power for a corner. There's room for improvement when it comes to getting off blocks. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Anthony McFarland Jr.","year":2020,"height":68,"weight":208,"college":"Maryland","college_abbrivation":"MD","pre_draft":"McFarland shows good good burst through the hole and around the corner. He has the second gear to pull away when he gets a crease. McFarland is a tough runner who fights for yards after contact and flashes good finishing power. He has solid ball skills and is a threat after the catch."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"James Morgan","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":229,"college":"Florida International","college_abbrivation":"FIU","pre_draft":"Morgan is a natural leader with good toughness and size. He has a quick release and a strong arm. He flashes the ability to manipulate the coverage with his eyes, and his touchdown-to-interception ratio greatly improved over the past two seasons. He will force throws when he gets pressured. He's a streaky passer with below-average touch. He has adequate pocket mobility, but he's not much of a threat as a runner. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Charlie Heck","year":2020,"height":80,"weight":311,"college":"North Carolina","college_abbrivation":"UNC","pre_draft":"Heck has a smooth kickstep and enough length to push speed rushers past the quarterback. He re-wraps and works hands back inside when he misses with his initial punch. He also gets into position and walls off defenders in the run game. But his pads rise, and he falls off blocks late. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"K'Von Wallace","year":2020,"height":71,"weight":206,"college":"Clemson","college_abbrivation":"CLEM","pre_draft":"Wallace is a safety/nickel corner at his best lining up over the slot, where he has the instincts and athletic ability to compete. He's not big or long enough to regularly match up with tight ends and he doesn't have center fielder range. Wallace is tough and is an adequate tackler for the position. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Gabriel Davis","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":216,"college":"UCF","college_abbrivation":"UCF","pre_draft":"Davis is a bigger receiver with average timed speed and length. He tracks the deep ball well, creates late separation without blatantly pushing off and makes over-the-shoulder catches. He lacks the second gear to run by NFL corners and pull away after the catch. He's a natural hands catcher with good body control. Davis is not a complete route runner. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cameron Clark","year":2020,"height":77,"weight":308,"college":"Charlotte","college_abbrivation":"CLT","pre_draft":"Clark is a two-time team captain and three-year starter. There's an edge to his game, and he blocks to the echo of the whistle. There's some shock in his hands, and he jars defenders with a violent punch. He fits better in a power-heavy scheme than he does in a zone-heavy scheme. He has the potential to develop into an solid drive blocker. He has the length to ride speed rushers past the quarterback. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"James Lynch","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":289,"college":"Baylor","college_abbrivation":"BAY","pre_draft":"Lynch is a big defensive end who excels at setting the edge. He tracks the ball well and flashes the ability to get off blocks in time to make the play. He's a decent hand fighter with good power rushing the passer. He has the potential to develop into an effective interior pass-rusher. Lynch chases with good effort. He has very short arms and marginal top-end speed for an end. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Rashard Lawrence","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":308,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Lawrence was a three-time team captain. He has average size, good length, big hands and very good top-end speed. He tracks the ball well and flashes the ability to make plays in the backfield. He has the low center of gravity and upper-body strength to stack offensive linemen. He flashes powerful hands, but he's not a polished hand fighter and needs to develop counter moves. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Troy Dye","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":231,"college":"Oregon","college_abbrivation":"ORE","pre_draft":"Dye is a taller linebacker with good instincts and range. He showed decent strength and flashed the ability to get off blocks despite playing with a cast on his hands for the final eight games of the 2019 season. He reads the quarterback and shows good overall awareness in coverage. He's an instinctive pass-rusher who flashes the ability to slip blocks and closes well. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Colby Parkinson","year":2020,"height":79,"weight":252,"college":"Stanford","college_abbrivation":"STAN","pre_draft":"Parkinson is a team captain and big target with a wide catching radius. He makes tough catches over the middle, and Stanford took advantage of his ability to win 50-50 balls by isolating him out wide. Parkinson is fast enough to make some plays down the seam. He's a competitive blocker with the frame to get better. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jaylinn Hawkins","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":208,"college":"California","college_abbrivation":"CAL","pre_draft":"Hawkins, a three-year starter, is a tough run stopper with above-average stopping power. He gets grabby in coverage, and he lacks the range to play center field. He was recruited to Cal to play wide receiver. He picked off 10 passes over the past three seasons. He has good length and flashes the ability to snatch the ball out of the air. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kevin Dotson","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":313,"college":"Louisiana","college_abbrivation":"UL","pre_draft":"A combine snub, Dotson, a four-year starter, has a nasty disposition and the ability to move defenders off the ball in the run game. Hes competitive and finds ways to win in pass pro even though he has below-average length and just adequate athletic ability. His hand placement is inconsistent, and he can do a better job of keeping his hips under him. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Brycen Hopkins","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":245,"college":"Purdue","college_abbrivation":"PUR","pre_draft":"Hopkins is a team captain with the burst to make plays down the seam. He's a good runner after the catch. He flashes as a route runner and has the athletic ability to get better. He's tough over the middle. Hopkins has big hands and flashes the ability to make difficult catches, but high drop rate is a concern. He lacks the strength to sustain blocks. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Josiah Scott","year":2020,"height":69,"weight":185,"college":"Michigan State","college_abbrivation":"MSU","pre_draft":"Scott is an undersized corner with very short arms and small hands but very good top-end speed. He covers a lot of ground quickly, and he's athletic enough to mirror receivers underneath. He competes on the outside but projects as a slot corner in the NFL. He's opportunistic and had seven picks in three years. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"L'Jarius Sneed","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":192,"college":"Louisiana Tech","college_abbrivation":"LAT","pre_draft":"Sneed is a big and versatile defensive back who moved from corner to safety in 2019. He ran the fourth fastest 40 at the combine. He runs well on a straight line, but he's tight and gets grabby at times on tape. He's an effective wrap-and-drag tackler. He's not a downhill thumper and ideally he fills out his frame if he plays safety full time in the NFL. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Amik Robertson","year":2020,"height":68,"weight":187,"college":"Louisiana Tech","college_abbrivation":"LAT","pre_draft":"Robertson is an undersized corner with good foot speed, balance and closing burst. His frame and short arms raise concerns about his ability to match up on the outside, but he's physical in press coverage and plays bigger than his size. Robertson is a ball hawk with excellent overall ball skills. He finished his three-year college career with 14 interceptions. He's tough and he flashes excellent stopping power for his size. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Shaquille Quarterman","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":234,"college":"Miami","college_abbrivation":"MIA","pre_draft":"Quarterman, a four-year starter, finished his college career with 356 tackles, 46.5 tackles for loss and 13 sacks. He's a gap-sound run defender who flashes the ability to shoot gaps and make plays in the backfield. He plays with a nonstop motor and always seems to be around the ball at the end of the play. He wraps on contact and shows good stopping power between the tackles. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"John Reid","year":2020,"height":70,"weight":187,"college":"Penn State","college_abbrivation":"PSU","pre_draft":"Reid has good quickness and above-average top-end speed. He's light and physical route runners have some success creating separation. He's opportunistic and picked off seven passes at Penn State. His frame and below average length put him at a disadvantage in jump-ball situations. He's an inconsistent tackler who struggles to get off blocks. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Antonio Gandy-Golden","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":223,"college":"Liberty","college_abbrivation":"LIB","pre_draft":"Gandy-Golden is a big target and natural hands catcher who has the ability to make highlight catches. His timed top-end speed is a borderline red flag, but he's a long strider who plays a little faster and makes one-on-one catches downfield. Gandy-Golden lacks the burst and fluidity to develop decent separation skills. -- Steve MuenchWatch: Meet Gandy-Golden, the uncut gem who does it all div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ben Bredeson","year":2020,"height":77,"weight":315,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Bredeson, a two-time team captain and four-year starter, has good size but poor length. He gets into positon and walls off defenders in the run game. He's a better run-blocker than pass-blocker. He gets adequate hand placement and anchors well, but he lunges a times and lacks lateral mobility. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"DeeJay Dallas","year":2020,"height":70,"weight":217,"college":"Miami","college_abbrivation":"MIA","pre_draft":"Dallas runs with great effort and has above-average contact balance. He shows the ability to make the first defender miss. He plays a little faster than timed speed. He moved from receiver to running back midway through the 2017 season. Dallas flashes good ball skills. He's not a good pass-blocker. He averaged 17.4 yards per punt return and returned a punt for a touchdown in 2018. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jack Driscoll","year":2020,"height":77,"weight":306,"college":"Auburn","college_abbrivation":"AUB","pre_draft":"Driscoll primarily lined up at right tackle in college, but the grad transfer and two-year starter at Auburn played some guard at Massachusetts. He projects best at guard, where he has adequate size, slightly below-average length and excellent quickness. He gets good hand placement and adequate bend in pass sets. He's not an overpowering run-blocker, but he walls off and plays with an edge. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tyler Biadasz","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":314,"college":"Wisconsin","college_abbrivation":"WIS","pre_draft":"Biadasz is a fundamentally sound run-blocker with good size. He gets his hands inside, latches on and anchors well in pass protection. He's versatile enough to provide depth at guard. Biadasz is a below-average athlete who doesn't show great range climbing to the second level in the run game and is going to need help working against quicker interior pass-rushers. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Khalid Kareem","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":268,"college":"Notre Dame","college_abbrivation":"ND","pre_draft":"Kareem has a good blend of size, length and overall strength. He's capable of setting a hard edge, locates the ball quickly enough and offers solid production versus the run. He might never develop into a three-down player. His lack of lateral quickness and closing burst are concerning. Kareem also lacks ideal flexibility and bend for an edge rusher. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Alton Robinson","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":264,"college":"Syracuse","college_abbrivation":"SYR","pre_draft":"Robinson has above-average initial quickness, and he ran the third-fastest 40 out of all the defensive linemen at the combine. He doesn't counter well when he doesn't win with his first move. He's a disruptive run defender who has the ability to slip blocks and closes well chasing from the backside. Robinson gives ground at times and there's room for improvement when it comes to getting off blocks. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Danny Pinter","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":306,"college":"Ball State","college_abbrivation":"BALL","pre_draft":"Pinter played tight end for his first three seasons at Ball State and then started 24 games at right tackle the past two seasons. He has short arms for a tackle so he projects better at guard than he does at tackle. He tested well for a guard at the combine. He's got the athletic ability to develop into a good zone blocker and pass blocker on the inside. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Shane Lemieux","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":310,"college":"Oregon","college_abbrivation":"ORE","pre_draft":"Lemieux, a four-year starter, lined up at left guard and never missed a game. He has some snap in his hands and he has little trouble holding his ground versus power rushers in pass pro. He's an effective run blocker with good quickness and the lower body strength to generate some push. He's a leader and hard worker. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Joe Reed","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":224,"college":"Virginia","college_abbrivation":"UVA","pre_draft":"Reed is a versatile weapon who lines up out wide, in the slot and in the backfield. He's a threat to break out after the catch. He's one of the most dangerous kickoff return men in the country. Virginia did a good job of scheming to get him open. There's plenty of room for improvement when it comes to route running. Reed finished his college career with 17 tackles and has good kick coverage potential. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kenny Robinson","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":198,"college":"West Virginia","college_abbrivation":"WVU","pre_draft":"West Virginia dismissed Robinson for an academic violation in the summer of 2019 and he decided to play in the XFL instead of transferring to another school. He's a playmaker who picked off seven passes in two seasons at West Virginia and two passes in five games in the XFL. He's active in run support and he flashes good stopping power. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Colton McKivitz","year":2020,"height":78,"weight":306,"college":"West Virginia","college_abbrivation":"WVU","pre_draft":"McKivitz is on the lighter side with below-average length and top-end speed. He rewraps and gets his hands inside in pass pro. He loses inside leverage and gets beat to the inside at times. He's late delivering punch. McKivitz gets off the ball and generates good initial push in the run game. His pads rise and he falls off blocks late. He has starting experience at both tackle spots. Best fit may be at guard. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jason Strowbridge","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":275,"college":"North Carolina","college_abbrivation":"UNC","pre_draft":"Position fit is a concern. Strowbridge has short arms for a defensive tackle let alone a defensive end, plus he's lean for a tackle and has below-average speed for an end. That said, he flashed explosive upper-body strength and the ability to clear his hips as a pass-rusher the week of the Senior Bowl. He has upside as an interior pass-rusher. He tracks the ball well and can slip blocks as a run defender. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Trevis Gipson","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":261,"college":"Tulsa","college_abbrivation":"TLSA","pre_draft":"Gipson, a two-year starter, has good size, length and speed. He flashes violent hands and an effective inside move rushing the passer. He's a disruptive run defender with the quickness to shoot gaps and make plays in the backfield. There's room for improvement when it comes to getting off blocks when he doesn't win with his initial move. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Keith Ismael","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":309,"college":"San Diego State","college_abbrivation":"SDSU","pre_draft":"Ismael is a technically sound pass-blocker who works his hands inside and fights to stay in front of his assignments. He's quick and tends to take sound angles climbing to the second level in the run game. He's tough and blocks to the whistle, but he fits better in a zone-heavy scheme than he does in a power-heavy scheme. Ismael has some experience playing guard. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Daniel Thomas","year":2020,"height":70,"weight":215,"college":"Auburn","college_abbrivation":"AUB","pre_draft":"Thomas, a team captain and two-year starter, has average size and speed. He's a nickel/safety prospect who reads the quarterback and flashes good instincts in underneath coverage. He's not rangy enough to play center field. He doesn't have great ball skills but he's opportunistic. He finished his college career with five picks. He's an active and tough run defender. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Bryce Hall","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":202,"college":"Virginia","college_abbrivation":"UVA","pre_draft":"Hall, a team captain and three-year starter, has the frame, length and playing speed to develop into an effective press corner. He closes well and limits production after the catch in off coverage. He is high cut with below-average change of direction, and he gets grabby at times. Hall has big hands and played receiver in high school. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Justin Rohrwasser","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":234,"college":"Marshall","college_abbrivation":"MRSH","pre_draft":"Rohrwasser is a big kicker who was the Conference USA special teams' player of the year in 2019. He has the leg strength to connect from long distance. His accuracy improved last year. He also handled the kickoff duties for the Herd. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Nick Harris","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":302,"college":"Washington","college_abbrivation":"WASH","pre_draft":"Harris is a wall-off blocker with the initial quickness to get into position. He's got the potential to develop into an above-average second-level blocker. He gets set quickly and is athletic enough to mirror in pass pro. There's not much pop in his punch, and he's a waist-bender in pass pro. He's tough and he fights, but he gives ground to power rushers at times. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tyler Johnson","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":206,"college":"Minnesota","college_abbrivation":"MINN","pre_draft":"Johnson is a refined route runner who knows how to separate. He turns into a running back after the catch. He doesn't have great speed. He has smaller hands and there are a lot of drops on tape, but he's still been one of the most productive receivers in college football the past two seasons. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Khaleke Hudson","year":2020,"height":71,"weight":224,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Hudson is undersized with very short arms but very good timed speed. He is a rangy run defender and flashes good pop when he plays downhill. He flashes active hands and good closing burst rushing off the edge. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kindle Vildor","year":2020,"height":70,"weight":191,"college":"Georgia Southern","college_abbrivation":"GASO","pre_draft":"Vildor has good length even though he's short. He flashes the ability to disrupt receivers getting off the line. He has below-average change-of-direction and doesn't play quite as fast as timed speed. He finished his college career with nine picks. Vidor has big hands and good ball skills. He's an inconsistent tackler, and there's room for improvement when it comes to fighting through blocks. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Curtis Weaver","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":265,"college":"Boise State","college_abbrivation":"BSU","pre_draft":"Weaver doesn't have elite first-step quickness or closing speed, but he's an effective hand fighter who flashes an effective inside move rushing the passer. He's a disruptive run-defender who slips blocks and makes plays in the backfield. Weaver tends to shoot his hands inside and has the ability to control blockers at the point of attack. His pad level is inconsistent. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Collin Johnson","year":2020,"height":78,"weight":222,"college":"Texas","college_abbrivation":"TEX","pre_draft":"Johnson is a big target and natural hands catcher with the frame and body control to come down with 50-50 balls. His average playing speed and ability to win one-on-one make him a downfield threat. He's smooth transitioning upfield after the catch and he picks up some yards after contact. Johnson isn't an explosive route runner, but he's smooth getting in and out of breaks. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Quintez Cephus","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":202,"college":"Wisconsin","college_abbrivation":"WIS","pre_draft":"Cephus has average height and good bulk with a chiseled frame. He's a strong runner after the catch. He shows good body control and is competitive in traffic, but he has small hands and drops passes too often. Cephus has marginal initial quickness and top-end speed. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jake Fromm","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":219,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Fromm is a smaller quarterback with average mobility, and his lack of arm strength is his biggest weakness. That said, he's a proven winner with exceptional football intelligence and work ethic. He has a quick release in addition to solid accuracy and touch. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"John Hightower","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":189,"college":"Boise State","college_abbrivation":"BSU","pre_draft":"Hand reads the quarterback and plays the ball not the man in zone. He has average top-end speed and can get beat over the top. He's not a natural hands catcher but has good instincts and flashes the ability to make plays. He's a tough run defender who fights to get to the ball and flashes good stopping power. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Harrison Hand","year":2020,"height":71,"weight":197,"college":"Temple","college_abbrivation":"TEM","pre_draft":"Washington, a two-time team captain and three-year starter, has a low center of gravity and the strength to stack blockers one-on-one. He's not a massive two-gap space-eater. He's a relatively one-dimensional power rusher. He does do a good job of getting his hands up in passing lanes. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Broderick Washington Jr","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":305,"college":"Texas Tech","college_abbrivation":"TTU","pre_draft":"Coulter has above-average top-end speed, and he tracks the deep ball well. He's lean and ideally he adds weight, but he has good body control and flashes the ability to win 50-50 balls downfield. He's a big-play threat after the catch. There's room for improvement when it comes to his route running. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Isaiah Coulter","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":198,"college":"Rhode Island","college_abbrivation":"URI","pre_draft":"Huntley is an undersized back with very good top-end speed. He's a dynamic player who rushed for over 1,000 yards last year. He finished his college career with 134 catches for 1,119 yards and had five touchdowns on kickoff returns. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jason Huntley","year":2020,"height":68,"weight":190,"college":"New Mexico State","college_abbrivation":"NMSU","pre_draft":"Mooney is an undersized slot receiver with outstanding top-end speed, above-average initial quickness and big hands for his frame. He has the second gear to pull away after the catch and take the top off the coverage. He has inconsistent hands, and he doesn't have the frame to regularly come down 50-50 balls. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Darnell Mooney","year":2020,"height":70,"weight":176,"college":"Tulane","college_abbrivation":"TULN","pre_draft":"Murchison tracks the ball well and shows the ability to get off blocks as a run defender. He gives ground at times and is an inconsistent finisher. He has active hands and closes well rushing the passer. He feasted on poor pass protection in 2019 -- 5.5 of his seven sacks came against Florida State and Syracuse. Murchison is a tweener who is light for a defensive tackle and has short arms for a 3-4 DE. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Larrell Murchison","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":297,"college":"NC State","college_abbrivation":"NCST","pre_draft":"Martin has good height, a thick build and long arms. He does a good job of keeping blockers off his pads, and he excels at locating the ball while engaged with blockers. He's a solid wrap-up tackler. He's instinctive and shows a good feel for crossers in zone coverage. Martin will have some man-to-man limitations in the NFL. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kamal Martin","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":240,"college":"Minnesota","college_abbrivation":"MINN","pre_draft":"Osborn is built well and runs hard after the catch. He flashes good burst after the catch, but he doesn't play as fast as timed speed and averaged 10.9 yards per catch in 2019. He does a good job of finding pockets in zone looks He's not a natural hands catcher. He's a competitive blocker. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"K.J. Osborn","year":2020,"height":72,"weight":203,"college":"Miami","college_abbrivation":"MIA","pre_draft":"Danna chases the run and the quarterback with good effort. He flashes the ability to slip blocks but he's undersized for an edge defender and needs to get stronger against the run. He's a Central Michigan transfer who only had three sacks as a rotational edge rusher at Michigan in 2019 and needs to improve his hand-to-hand combat skills rushing the passer. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Mike Danna","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":251,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Strnad is a taller inside linebacker who locates and tracks the ball well for the most part. He chases with good effort and has average closing speed. He shows good awareness and range in underneath zone. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Justin Strnad","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":238,"college":"Wake Forest","college_abbrivation":"WAKE","pre_draft":"Anae is a tactician with a nonstop motor rushing the passer. He's a solid hand fighter with an effective inside move. He shoots his hands inside and flashes the ability to stack bigger blockers as a run-defender. He's a team captain and overachiever with below-average size, short arms and marginal top-end speed. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Bradlee Anae","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":257,"college":"Utah","college_abbrivation":"UTAH"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Hakeem Adeniji","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":302,"college":"Kansas","college_abbrivation":"KU","pre_draft":"Adeniji, a four-year starter, started games at left tackle and right tackle. He has below-average length for a tackle, but he gets set quickly. He tends to shoot his hands inside. He's an effective positional blocker in the run game. He has the potential to develop into a valuable No. 3 swing tackle who provides depth on both sides. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Netane Muti","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":315,"college":"Fresno State","college_abbrivation":"FRES","pre_draft":"Muti missed most of the past two seasons with injuries and has short arms, but his tape is impressive. A team captain, he's a mauler in the run game who benched 44 reps of 225 pounds. That tied for fourth-most in combine history. The weight room strength translates to the field, where he knocks defenders off balance with a violent punch. Muti needs to be aggressive to mask his length, but he tends to stay engaged in pass protection. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Michael Onwenu","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":344,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Onwenu is a massive guard with excellent length and big hands. He overwhelms defenders in the run game plus he anchors well and he's tough to get around in pass pro. He's not a great athlete so he fits best in a power scheme. Athletic interior pass-rushers will give him some problems. He primarily lined up at right guard, but he did start a game left guard in 2017."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cam Brown","year":2020,"height":77,"weight":233,"college":"Penn State","college_abbrivation":"PSU","pre_draft":"Brown, a team captain and two-year starter, is a tall and long linebacker who plays on the inside and the outside. He has average playing speed but chases with good effort. He flashes solid stopping power, but he's an inconsistent finisher. He's high cut and tight so he has limitations in coverage. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Bravvion Roy","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":330,"college":"Baylor","college_abbrivation":"BAY","pre_draft":"Roy is a big nose tackle coming off a breakout senior season. He stacks blockers and tracks the ball well. He did a better job of getting off blocks and making plays in 2019. He had a career high 5.5 sacks last year, but he's a better run defender than pass-rusher.  -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Blake Ferguson","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":229,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Ferguson, a two-time team captain, has been LSU's long snapper the past four seasons. He's undersized with a good hand span and slightly below-average top-end speed. He gets good zip on his snaps. He finished his career with three tackles. His brother Reid is the Bills' long snapper. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Alohi Gilman","year":2020,"height":71,"weight":201,"college":"Notre Dame","college_abbrivation":"ND","pre_draft":"Gilman has adequate size, shorter arms and below-average timed speed. He's smooth and athletic, but he lacks range and burst. He is not a ball hawk but flashes good ball skills. He looks to rip the ball out and forced six fumbles over the past two seasons. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Donovan Peoples-Jones","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":212,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Peoples-Jones has a good blend of size, length, hand span and top-end speed. He's a natural hands catcher who snatches the ball out of the air and adjusts to passes thrown outside his frame. He's smooth transitioning upfield after the catch. Peoples-Jones doesn't play as fast as timed top-end speed and production doesn't match talent."}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tyler Bass","year":2020,"height":71,"weight":185,"college":"Georgia Southern","college_abbrivation":"GASO","pre_draft":"Bass is a smaller kicker who had a better season in 2018 than he did in 2019. He hit the game-winning field goal in the second overtime at South Alabama in 2019. He handled the kickoff duties and finished his college career with 11 tackles. He also punted five times at Georgia Southern.-- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jake Luton","year":2020,"height":78,"weight":224,"college":"Oregon State","college_abbrivation":"ORST","pre_draft":"Luton is a sound decision-maker who threw 28 touchdowns compared to three interceptions last year. He's accurate when he gets the ball out quickly and in rhythm. His downfield accuracy is erratic, but he flashes good touch. He has adequate foot speed, and he does a good job of keeping his eyes downfield climbing the pocket. He's not much of a threat when he scrambles. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Charlie Woerner","year":2020,"height":77,"weight":244,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Woerner is a leaner tight end with average speed, big hands and below-average length. He never caught more than 11 passes in a season, and he finished his college career with one touchdown catch. He's a tough and aggressive blocker who gets into position and fights to sustain. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Braden Mann","year":2020,"height":71,"weight":198,"college":"Texas A&M","college_abbrivation":"TA&M","pre_draft":"Mann was a team captain and is a right-footed punter who set the NCAA record for the highest punting average in a game (60.8 yards at Alabama) and 60-plus yard punts in a season (14) in 2018. He's undersized, but he finished his college career with 13 tackles. He gets good distance on kickoffs. Mann has an average hand span. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jon Runyan","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":306,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Runyan started at left tackle the past two seasons, but he has also played right tackle and right guard. He has below-average length for a tackle and projects best at guard. He tested well in areas that correlate with success for interior offensive linemen at the combine. His 40 time, short shuttle and broad jump results were all above-average for a guard. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Robert Windsor","year":2020,"height":77,"weight":290,"college":"Penn State","college_abbrivation":"PSU","pre_draft":"Windsor is a lean defensive tackle with good length in addition to excellent lateral quickness and top-end speed. He's at his best slipping blocks and knifing into the backfield as a run defender. He's inconsistent at getting off blocks and gives ground at times. Windsor flashes as a pass-rusher. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Khalil Davis","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":308,"college":"Nebraska","college_abbrivation":"NEB","pre_draft":"Davis had his best season as a senior and he turned heads when he ran 4.75 40 at 308 pounds at the combine. There's a lot to like about his upside and motor. He's far from a finished product. He takes too long to get off blocks and gives ground in the run game. He's not a polished hand fighter rushing the passer. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Justin Herron","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":308,"college":"Wake Forest","college_abbrivation":"WAKE","pre_draft":"Herron, a team captain and four-year starter, has some shock in his hands. He did not test well in terms of change-of-direction skills at the combine. His footwork is inconsistent, but he gets set quickly and flashes the ability to mirror on tape. He's a waist bender with below-average length. He's an adequate positional blocker in the run game. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Shaun Bradley","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":235,"college":"Temple","college_abbrivation":"TEM","pre_draft":"Bradley, a three-year starter, ran the fifth-fastest 40 for the linebackers at the combine. He does a good job of sifting through traffic between the tackles, and he's quick enough to knife into the backfield. He has good range, but he doesn't close as fast as timed top-end speed would suggest. He's an inconsistent tackler. He runs with backs and tight ends in coverage. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"John Penisini","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":318,"college":"Utah","college_abbrivation":"UTAH","pre_draft":"Penisini has above average size and strength with a low center of gravity. He flashes the ability to stack and shed blockers in time to make plays. He's a far better run defender than pass-rusher, though he flashes violent hands and the ability to push the pocket. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Antoine Brooks Jr.","year":2020,"height":71,"weight":220,"college":"Maryland","college_abbrivation":"MD","pre_draft":"Brooks is a hybrid linebacker/safety who moves around the formation. He does a good job of sifting through traffic, and he's quick enough to shoot gaps playing close to the line of scrimmage. He chops the legs out from under ball carriers. His range isn't great, and he's tight in space. He's opportunistic with adequate ball skills but he's not a ball hawk. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jordan Fuller","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":203,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Fuller has good size and plays faster than his timed speed. He's highly instinctive and gets early breaks on the ball. He's tight with below-average man-to-man cover skills, and he's an effective run defender who takes sound angles and wraps up. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Quez Watkins","year":2020,"height":72,"weight":185,"college":"Southern Mississippi","college_abbrivation":"USM","pre_draft":"Watkins ran the third-fastest 40 at the combine, and his playing speed matches his timed speed. He has the second gear to take the top off the coverage, and he's a threat to go the distance when he gets a seam after the catch and in the return game. He has good length and shows the ability to snatch the ball of the air, but his hands are inconsistent. There's room for improvement when it comes to winning 50-50 balls. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"James Proche","year":2020,"height":71,"weight":201,"college":"SMU","college_abbrivation":"SMU","pre_draft":"Proche was a team captain and four-year starter. He's a smaller target with short arms and average leaping ability, yet he's a natural hands catcher who makes contested catches. He shows upside as a route runner and is smooth transitioning upfield after the catch. He did not run the 40 at the combine and doesn't show a second gear on tape. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Evan Weaver","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":237,"college":"California","college_abbrivation":"CAL","pre_draft":"Weaver is a strong square-up tackler who tracks the ball well and does an above-average job of sifting through traffic between the tackles. He has slightly below average top-end speed, but he chases with excellent effort. He has the tools and the mentality to develop into a core special teams' player in the NFL. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Blake Brandel","year":2020,"height":79,"weight":303,"college":"Oregon State","college_abbrivation":"ORST","pre_draft":"Brandel, a team captain and four-year starter, has adequate size and below-average length. He primarily lined up at left tackle, but he started nine games at right tackle in 2016. He tends to shoot his inside, lock on and lock out in pass protection. He's more of a positional blocker than a mauler in the run game. He may be a better fit at guard in the NFL. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cassh Maluia","year":2020,"height":72,"weight":248,"college":"Wyoming","college_abbrivation":"WYO","pre_draft":"Maluia, a three-year starter, has very good speed. He's a rangy run defender who closes well in pursuit. He reads the quarterback and flashes above-average ball skills in underneath coverage. He has the potential to develop into a valuable special teams contributor. He's slightly undersized. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Josh Metellus","year":2020,"height":71,"weight":209,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Metellus is a well-built safety with longer arms, big hands and average top-end speed. He masks OK burst and fluidity with physicality, instincts and length in coverage. He doesn't have center fielder range. Metellus has very good ball skills. He's a willing run defender and sure tackler. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tyler Davis","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":240,"college":"Georgia Tech","college_abbrivation":"GT","pre_draft":"Davis has average size, average length, big hands and good top-end speed. He has the frame and ball skills to win 50-50 balls when you split him out wide and isolate him in the red zone. He flashes as a route runner and gets north-south after the catch. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Isaiah Hodgins","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":210,"college":"Oregon State","college_abbrivation":"ORST","pre_draft":"Hodgins shows excellent focus, he snatches passes out of the air, and though he traps some passes he rarely drops balls he gets his hands on. He has long arms and good body control. He's an adequate route runner. Hodgkins locates soft spots in zone, but he's tight and doesn't show great burst transitioning out of breaks. He's not much of a threat after the catch and he lacks the second gear to take the top off the coverage. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jake Hanson","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":303,"college":"Oregon","college_abbrivation":"ORE","pre_draft":"Hanson, a four-year starter, has average size and length but below-average quickness for the position. He's an overachiever and technician who gets into position and fights to sustain in the run game and in pass pro. Athletic interior pass-rushers will give him problems in pass pro, and he's not an overpowering run blocker. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Simon Stepaniak","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":313,"college":"Indiana","college_abbrivation":"IND","pre_draft":"Stepaniak, a team captain and three-year starter at guard, has excellent upper-body strength, and he anchors well. He lunges and gets beat clean at times in pass pro. He's a tough run blocker who blocks to the whistle and fits best in a power-heavy scheme. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Prince Tega Wanogho","year":2020,"height":77,"weight":308,"college":"Auburn","college_abbrivation":"AUB","pre_draft":"Wanogho has a big frame with adequate bulk and initial quickness. He falls off blocks and is a below-average second-level blocker in the run game. There's some pop in his punch, but his hand placement is inconsistent and he lunges too much. He has below-average length and athletic ability for a tackle. Wanogho might be a better fit at guard as a result. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Isaiah Rodgers","year":2020,"height":70,"weight":170,"college":"Massachusetts","college_abbrivation":"MASS","pre_draft":"Rodgers, a four-year starter, is an undersized corner with good speed. He's a playmaker who picked off 11 passes and returned three for touchdowns in college. He returns kickoffs and punts. He needs to get better against the run. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dezmon Patmon","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":225,"college":"Washington State","college_abbrivation":"WSU","pre_draft":"Patmon has an outstanding blend of size, speed, length and hand span. His speed and his ability to win 50-50 balls make him a vertical threat. His hands are inconsistent, and he drops some passes. He's more of a threat downfield than he is after the catch. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jordan Glasgow","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":226,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Glasgow is a former walk-on and hybrid linebacker/safety who is relentless chasing the ball. He is undersized for a linebacker, and he lacks the range to play safety in the NFL. But he has the mentality and enough talent to develop into an outstanding special teams player just like he was in college. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Freddie Swain","year":2020,"height":72,"weight":197,"college":"Florida","college_abbrivation":"FLA","pre_draft":"Swain is a lean receiver with excellent top-end speed and some upside as a slot receiver. He's not a complete or polished route runner. He returned a punt 85 yards for a touchdown in 2018 and has the ability to push for a punt returning job as a rookie. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Markus Bailey","year":2020,"height":72,"weight":235,"college":"Purdue","college_abbrivation":"PUR","pre_draft":"Bailey is a solid tackler who plays with good body control and wraps up. He chases with effort. He takes proper angles and shows good awareness in coverage. He gets grabby at times. He flashes the ability to win one-on-one battles rushing the passer. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kamren Curl","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":206,"college":"Arkansas","college_abbrivation":"ARK","pre_draft":"Curl has good size, long arms and below-average top-end speed. He's a versatile defensive back who has lined up at corner and safety. He's an active run defender and good tackler with the potential to contribute on special teams. He's instinctive, but he has below-average range and change-of-direction skills in coverage. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jauan Jennings","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":215,"college":"Tennessee","college_abbrivation":"TENN","pre_draft":"Jennings was a standout high school quarterback but made the move to wide receiver as a freshman. He has marginal top-end speed but excellent size. He's a powerful runner with outstanding contact balance. He shows good body control and adjusts well to balls thrown outside his frame. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Carter Coughlin","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":236,"college":"Minnesota","college_abbrivation":"MINN","pre_draft":"Coughlin had an outstanding combine workout. He has good upper-body pop and typically controls tight ends at the point of attack. He has good recovery speed but is more natural rushing the passer than he is in coverage. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Geno Stone","year":2020,"height":70,"weight":207,"college":"Iowa","college_abbrivation":"IOWA","pre_draft":"Stone has good size, short arms and so-so straight-line speed. He's a naturally instinctive player with good recognition skills and fast eyes. He's at his best in two-high zone and in the box. Stone isn't rangy enough to handle single-high responsibility, and he has below-average man-to-man cover skills. He's a tough run defender who fills hard and chases with good effort. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"K.J. Hill","year":2020,"height":72,"weight":196,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Hill is an undersized slot receiver who is smooth with average burst getting in and out of breaks. He's an instinctive runner who shows the ability to make the first defender miss after the catch. He lacks deep speed and will never be a vertical threat. Hill was pound-for-pound one of the toughest players on the Ohio State team. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Stantley Thomas-Oliver III","year":2020,"height":72,"weight":192,"college":"Florida International","college_abbrivation":"FIU","pre_draft":"Thomas-Oliver III has the frame and speed to develop into an effective press corner. He does an adequate job of transitioning out of pedal for a taller corner, and he closes well breaking on passes thrown in front of him. He's not a playmaker despite hand span. He had two passes go off his hands in the 2019 Miami game. He's a below-average tackler who takes too long to get off blocks. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Eno Benjamin","year":2020,"height":69,"weight":207,"college":"Arizona State","college_abbrivation":"ASU","pre_draft":"Benjamin was a team captain who didn't test as well as expected, but his ability to shift gears jumps out on tape. He runs hard and flashes good contact balance so he picks up yards after contact even though he doesn't have a great powerbase. He has the tools to develop into a productive receiver but drops some passes. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chris Claybrooks","year":2020,"height":69,"weight":177,"college":"Memphis","college_abbrivation":"MEM","pre_draft":"Claybrooks is undersized with good speed. He moved from receiver to corner in 2018 and he's still learning the position. He has some upside. He's a dangerous kickoff returner who took one back 94 yards for a touchdown in 2019. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cole McDonald","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":215,"college":"Hawai'i","college_abbrivation":"HAW","pre_draft":"McDonald has good height and bulk in addition to a solid hand span. He has a long delivery but good arm strength, and he has solid ball placement on short and intermediate throws. He has excellent timed speed and his pocket presence is impressive. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kenny Willekes","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":264,"college":"Michigan State","college_abbrivation":"MSU","pre_draft":"Willekes was a team captain and was once a walk-on. He has average size, below-average top-end speed and short arms. He has good upper-body strength, and he's an effective hand fighter rushing the passer. Willekes is a disruptive run defender who slips blocks and makes plays in the backfield. He's relentless chasing the run and rushing the passer. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Arlington Hambright","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":307,"college":"Colorado","college_abbrivation":"COLO","pre_draft":"Hambright is quick with average size. He has lined up at guard and tackle. He projects best at guard. He gets set quickly and flashes a strong punch in pass pro. He fires off the ball and gets good initial push in the run game. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Lachavious Simmons","year":2020,"height":77,"weight":304,"college":"Tennessee State","college_abbrivation":"TNST","pre_draft":"Simmons has good size and long arms. He's a versatile offensive lineman who has lined up at left guard, right guard, left tackle and right tackle. He's not a finished product, but there's a lot to like about his upside. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Sterling Hofrichter","year":2020,"height":70,"weight":196,"college":"Syracuse","college_abbrivation":"SYR","pre_draft":"Hofrichter is a small punter with smaller hands, but he has above-average leg strength and he's accurate. He connected on three of this four career field goal attempts and he connected on a 52-yard field goal attempt in 2019. He gets good distance on his kickoffs. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"James Smith-Williams","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":265,"college":"NC State","college_abbrivation":"NCST","pre_draft":"Smith-Williams, a team captain and two-year starter, has an NFL frame, good length and ran the fastest 40 out of all the defensive linemen at the combine. He flashes considerable upside on tape. He's strong enough to stack blockers and set the edge against the run. He flashes the ability to win with power and has the tools to develop into an effective edge rusher. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dustin Woodard","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":295,"college":"Memphis","college_abbrivation":"MEM","pre_draft":"Woodward is a four-year starter who has played all three positions along the interior offensive line. He's an undersized overachiever with below-average length, but he gets into position and blocks to the echo of the whistle. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ben DiNucci","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":210,"college":"James Madison","college_abbrivation":"JMU","pre_draft":"DiNucci is a Pitt transfer who lit it up over the past two seasons at James Madison. He has good arm strength. He flashes good pocket presence and the ability to climb the pocket. He's a threat to take off and run. He's lean and ideally fills out his frame. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Carlos Davis","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":313,"college":"Nebraska","college_abbrivation":"NEB","pre_draft":"Davis ran a 4.82 40 at 313 pounds at the combine and like his brother he has some upside. He has good upper-body strength and flashes a strong punch. He needs to play with better pad level and improve his hand-to-hand combat skills. He's a better run defender than pass-rusher. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Casey Toohill","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":250,"college":"Stanford","college_abbrivation":"STAN","pre_draft":"Toohill is coming off a breakout redshirt season and tested well at the combine. He lined up as a standup outside linebacker, at defensive end and over the slot at Stanford. He projects best at 34OLB in the NFL. He has the burst, bend and closing speed to develop into a disruptive edge rusher. He needs to develop as a hand fighter and flesh out his pass-rush arsenal. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Clay Johnston","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":227,"college":"Baylor","college_abbrivation":"BAY","pre_draft":"Johnston has had some problems staying healthy. He's undersized with short arms, but he has been productive when he able to play. He's instinctive, he chases with great effort, and he's an above-average tackler. There's a lot to like about his upside on special teams. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jashon Cornell","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":285,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Cornell is a one-year starter who played defensive tackle and defensive end at Ohio State. He's big enough to set the edge against the run and has some upside as an interior pass-rusher, but he projects as a rotational defensive lineman not a starter. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Vernon Scott","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":206,"college":"TCU","college_abbrivation":"TCU","pre_draft":"Scott is a versatile defensive back with experience lining up at corner and safety. He has good cover skills for his size and is active in run support. He had two career picks, and he's not a ball hawk. He's a one-year starter. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Thakarius Keyes","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":202,"college":"Tulane","college_abbrivation":"TULN","pre_draft":"Keyes has the size and length to match up with bigger receivers on the outside. He lunges and his footwork needs work, but he has the tools to develop into an effective press corner in time. He flashes the ability to get off blocks and make plays in run support. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"TJ Brunson","year":2020,"height":72,"weight":230,"college":"South Carolina","college_abbrivation":"SC","pre_draft":"Brunson, a two-time team captain and three-year starter, is a hard-nosed, between-the-tackles run defender and sure tackler. He's not a sideline-to-sideline run defender, and there are concerns about his ability to hold up in coverage at the NFL level. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dane Jackson","year":2020,"height":72,"weight":187,"college":"Pittsburgh","college_abbrivation":"PITT","pre_draft":"Jackson is a three-year starter with below-average size, length and timed speed. He's tough, he shows good awareness and he limits production after the catch. But Jackson is tight, he has below-average recovery speed and he gets grabby. He's also not a ball hawk. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tommy Stevens","year":2020,"height":77,"weight":235,"college":"Mississippi State","college_abbrivation":"MSST","pre_draft":"Stevens is a graduate transfer from Penn State who was named a team captain in his only season at Mississippi State. He's got an outstanding combination of size and speed. He's a streaky passer and a better athlete than quarterback at this point. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chapelle Russell","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":236,"college":"Temple","college_abbrivation":"TEM","pre_draft":"Russell is a three-year starter with average size and speed. He's versatile enough to line up on the inside and the outside. He's at his best shooting gaps and disrupting plays in the backfield when he lines up between the tackles. He chases with good effort, and he plays a little faster than his timed speed. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jonathan Garvin","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":263,"college":"Miami","college_abbrivation":"MIA","pre_draft":"Garvin has a good frame, long arms and average top-end speed. He has good initial quickness and flashes the ability to slip blocks rushing the passer. He frequently stalls out when he doesn't win with his first move. He has some explosive power and shows the ability to set the edge against the run. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chris Jackson","year":2020,"height":70,"weight":193,"college":"Marshall","college_abbrivation":"MRSH","pre_draft":"Jackson is a four-year starter with below-average size but average length and excellent top-end speed. He's got small hands, but he flashes the ability to make plays in coverage. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Nate Stanley","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":235,"college":"Iowa","college_abbrivation":"IOWA","pre_draft":"Stanley has prototypical size and good arm strength. He showed above-average command of a pro-style system and made strides in terms of his decision-making at Iowa. He's streaky with his accuracy and struggles with touch throws. He's not nearly as agile or mobile as most of the top quarterback prospects in recent years. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Raymond Calais","year":2020,"height":68,"weight":188,"college":"Louisiana","college_abbrivation":"UL","pre_draft":"Calais never led the team in rushing while he was at Louisiana-Lafayette, but he averaged 91.5 all-purpose yards per game. He's an undersized back with very good initial quickness and top-end speed. He lacks the power to regularly break initial contact. He's a small target with shorter arms in the passing game. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Malcolm Perry","year":2020,"height":69,"weight":186,"college":"Navy","college_abbrivation":"NAVY","pre_draft":"Perry is small, will have to move from quarterback to receiver or running back and didn't test well at the combine -- but he rushed for more than 2,000 yards in Navy's run-heavy scheme last season. You should watch his highlights before you count him out. He's tough, he plays faster than his timed speed, and he has a way of making defenders look silly when he gets into space. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chris Williamson","year":2020,"height":72,"weight":205,"college":"Minnesota","college_abbrivation":"MINN","pre_draft":"Williamson is a Florida transfer with good size but shorter arms. He's a safety/Nickel who does a good of locating the ball and breaking up passes. He's a tough run defender and wrap-up tackler who can play close to the line of scrimmage. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Sam Sloman","year":2020,"height":68,"weight":205,"college":"Miami (OH)","college_abbrivation":"M-OH","pre_draft":"Sloman is a small kicker with a big leg, and he connected on four of his field-goal attempts from over 50 yards last season. He kicks off, too, and he improved in that role over the curse of his career, but he kicks the ball out of bounds a little too often. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Brian Cole II","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":213,"college":"Mississippi State","college_abbrivation":"MSST","pre_draft":"Cole has good size, adequate arm length and decent top-end speed. He has average man-to-man cover skills and will need to be protected versus quicker slot receivers. He attacks the ball aggressively and shows above-average ball skills. Cole is aggressive and closes quickly in run support. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tremayne Anchrum","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":314,"college":"Clemson","college_abbrivation":"CLEM","pre_draft":"Ancrhum is a short and squatty guard with decent length and top-end speed for the positon. He gets set quickly but doesn't have great shock in his hands and struggles to mirror quicker interior pass-rushers. He's a positional wall-off blocker in the run game. Anchrum played right tackle in college but projects best at guard in the NFL. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Stephen Sullivan","year":2020,"height":77,"weight":248,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Sullivan has an exceptional combination of size, length and speed. He had the longest arms and tied for the second-fastest 40-yard dash time of all the tight ends at the combine. Production and tape never matched talent at LSU, and he's a marginal blocker who is unlikely to develop into an effective in-line blocker at the NFL level. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tyrie Cleveland","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":209,"college":"Florida","college_abbrivation":"FLA","pre_draft":"Cleveland has an above-average blend of size, length and top-end speed. He has good ball skills, but he's not a complete or polished route runner. He has experience returning and covering kicks. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kyle Hinton","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":295,"college":"Washburn","college_abbrivation":"WAS","pre_draft":"Hinton is a three-year starter who is undersized with short arms. He could struggle to make the jump from Division II Washburn to the NFL, but he tested exceptionally well at his pro day and has some upside for a zone-heavy team. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Derrek Tuszka","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":251,"college":"North Dakota State","college_abbrivation":"NDSU","pre_draft":"Tuszka is a three-year starter with adequate size and average speed but short arms for a 3-4 OLB prospect. He's an instinctive pass-rusher with active hands, and he does a good job of getting his hands in passing lanes when he doesn't get to the quarterback. He chases with great effort, too. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tae Crowder","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":235,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Crowder has good size and length. He moved from running to linebacker midway through the 2016 season. He reads the quarterback and shows adequate instincts in underneath coverage. He flashes good range as a run defender, too. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Trevor Lawrence","year":2021,"height":78,"weight":213,"college":"Clemson","college_abbrivation":"CLEM","pre_draft":"Lawrence is a sound decision-maker and natural leader who has shown the ability to star in clutch situations and big games. He has a strong arm and quick release. His footwork is a little inconsistent, but his touch, timing and anticipation are still good. He extends plays with his feet and is a threat to run. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"A Jacksonville organization that missed the playoffs in 12 of the past 13 seasons and has the second-worst record in the NFL since 2008 gets a once-in-a-decade quarterback prospect. Lawrence will be developed by the impressive offensive brain trust of head coach Urban Meyer, offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell and passing game coordinator Brian Schottenheimer. In addition to having all the tools to run the base offense, Lawrence has the football acumen, release, accuracy and athletic ability to run the zone-read and RPO packages Meyer had success with at the college level. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Zach Wilson","year":2021,"height":74,"weight":214,"college":"BYU","college_abbrivation":"BYU","pre_draft":"Wilson played in a pistol-heavy offense that featured full-field reads and mostly pro-style concepts. His best trait is his ability to extend plays, and he does a good job of adjusting his arm angle to generate throwing windows. What also stands out: Wilson's ability to throw receivers open and his touch working against zone looks. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Jets needed to start over after finishing last in points and yards last year. New offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur will put Wilson in position to succeed by using play-action to create bigger throwing windows in addition to using motion to help identify the coverage and create favorable looks. Also look for LaFleur to make the most of Wilson's notable ability to create and make plays on the move by getting him out of the pocket at times. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Trey Lance","year":2021,"height":76,"weight":224,"college":"North Dakota State","college_abbrivation":"NDSU","pre_draft":"Lance is efficient dropping from under center. He does an excellent job with ball security, and he finished his college career with a 17-0 record as a starter. He extends plays, has a strong arm and makes off-platform throws. Lance is a bruising runner with excellent size and good top-end speed. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"49ers quarterbacks have 83 turnovers under head coach Kyle Shanahan, tied for third most in the NFL since 2017, and including the playoffs Jimmy Garoppolo has the third-highest interception rate in the NFL over the past two seasons. One of Lance's greatest strengths is his decision-making, and his running ability makes him a great fit for Shanahan's zone-read attack. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kyle Pitts","year":2021,"height":78,"weight":245,"college":"Florida","college_abbrivation":"FLA","pre_draft":"Pitts is a hybrid tight end/receiver with a rare blend of size, length and top-end speed. He's a matchup problem whether he lines up in-line, works out of the slot or splits out wide. He's an above-average route runner with the frame to box out and make contested catches when he doesn't separate. Pitts is a deep threat and dangerous after the catch. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Pitts will make the Falcons' passing attack that much more dangerous. Hayden Hurst finished 14th among tight ends in receiving yards last year and he's not an elite No. 1. He is an above-average No. 2, and pairing him with Pitts will make the 12 personnel looks -- sets with one back and two tight ends -- that new head coach Arthur Smith has run in the past tough to defend. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ja'Marr Chase","year":2021,"height":72,"weight":201,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Chase has excellent top-end speed, tracks the ball well and has outstanding body control adjusting to the ball downfield. He's a tough open-field runner with excellent contact balance for a receiver. Chase torches man coverage, and he hasn't realized his considerable upside as a route runner yet. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Cincinnati could have targeted a tackle to help protect its franchise quarterback, but Chase is a good value here. He played with quarterback Joe Burrow at LSU and he fills a need with A.J. Green signing with Arizona. With Chase lining up opposite Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd working out of the slot, this is a talented receiving corps. If Burrow and Chase come close to producing like they did at LSU in 2019, this will turn out to be a great pick. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jaylen Waddle","year":2021,"height":70,"weight":180,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Waddle is an undersized slot receiver and punt returner who is the most dangerous player in the draft with the ball in his hands, thanks to his lateral agility, elusiveness, field vision and breakaway speed. He bursts off the line and explodes out of his breaks. Press corners struggle to redirect Waddle, and he runs by coverage when he gets a clean release. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"It's another reunion between a college quarterback and receiver as Tua Tagovailoa and Waddle connected for nearly 800 yards at Alabama. That familiarity should help both of them, and the Dolphins had to give Tagovailoa more to work with. Waddle, Will Fuller V and DeVante Parker form a high-end trio for the second-year quarterback. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Penei Sewell","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":331,"college":"Oregon","college_abbrivation":"ORE","pre_draft":"Sewell has the foot speed to reach defenders as a zone blocker and generate push when he keeps his pads down in a power-heavy scheme. He has shorter arms for an elite offensive tackle prospect, but he gets set quickly and tends to land his punch. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Left tackle Taylor Decker is coming off a great season and Detroit has other pressing needs, so general manager Brad Holmes could have gone in another direction. However, the Lions ranked 10th in sacks allowed and 30th in rushing offense last season, and Sewell is the best offensive lineman in the draft. Taking that kind of talent here and figuring out the lineup later makes sense. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jaycee Horn","year":2021,"height":73,"weight":205,"college":"South Carolina","college_abbrivation":"SC","pre_draft":"Horn was frequently asked to cover the opponent's best receiver, and he's versatile enough to play on the inside or the outside. He's big with the speed, toughness and length to quickly develop into an above-average press corner. Horn picked off just two passes in college, but he tracks the ball well, is competitive in 50-50 situations and flashes good ball skills. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Panthers needed a shutdown corner after finishing with a franchise-worst seven interceptions, allowing the highest completion percentage on throws outside the numbers (71%) and allowing the highest average target separation (3.71 yards) in the NFL last season, according to NFL Next Gen Stats. Horn can start opposite Donte Jackson from day one. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Pat Surtain II","year":2021,"height":74,"weight":208,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Surtain is a tall and long corner who diagnoses routes quickly, reads the quarterback's eyes and plays the ball well. He plays within the structure of the defense, and he knows where to funnel receivers. Surtain is a strong wrap-up tackler in run support and after the catch. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Denver signed Ronald Darby and Kyle Fuller, but the Broncos needed to be aggressive in addressing the cornerback position. After all, they allowed the second-highest completion percentage outside the numbers and had the third-fewest picks on passes thrown outside the numbers last year. Adding Darby, Fuller and now Surtain should drastically improve that area. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"DeVonta Smith","year":2021,"height":72,"weight":170,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Smith is an elite route runner who consistently gains separation at the top of his stem versus man coverage. He has an outstanding feel for locating soft spots in zone coverage. He rarely drops a catchable ball, and he's strong in traffic despite his lack of bulk. Smith plays fast and does a good job tracking the ball vertically. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"A quarterback and receiver reunite for the third time in the top 10 picks, and quarterback Jalen Hurts should be happy to see his former Alabama teammate because he needs weapons. DeSean Jackson was released after playing in just five games last season and Alshon Jeffrey was released after catching just six balls in seven games last year. Travis Fulgham led the team in receiving yards but fell off in the second half of the season. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Justin Fields","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":227,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Fields has a strong arm, good size and outstanding top-end speed. The biggest knock is that he wants to see his receiver come open and will need to do a better job of anticipating, but he's an accurate passer who rarely misses on intermediate throws. Fields does a good job of keeping his eyes downfield when extending plays, and he locates late-opening targets.-- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Head coach Matt Nagy needed a young quarterback to develop after the Bears finished 26th in total offense last year and much-maligned Mitch Trubisky signed with Buffalo. Nick Foles and Andy Dalton both are on the wrong side of 30, and neither is the long-term answer, but they should be good mentors to Fields, who has the tools to develop into a franchise quarterback in Nagy's scheme. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Micah Parsons","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":246,"college":"Penn State","college_abbrivation":"PSU","pre_draft":"Parsons is a solid tackler with good size and excellent range. He's a disruptive interior run defender with the foot speed to slip blocks and burst to shoot gaps. He covers ground in zone, has great man-to-man cover traits and flashes as a pass-rusher. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Dallas finished 28th in scoring defense last year and Parsons is an excellent value at this point in the draft. The Cowboys already have talent in Jaylon Smith and Leighton Vander Esch, but busts in run fits and coverage overshadowed the numbers last year. Plus Vander Esch missed 13 games over the past two years and Sean Lee retired. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Rashawn Slater","year":2021,"height":76,"weight":304,"college":"Northwestern","college_abbrivation":"NW","pre_draft":"Slater has below-average length for an elite offensive tackle prospect, but he's a polished hand fighter with excellent quickness, upper-body strength and body control. He's an effective positional blocker with good balance and average power in the run game. Slater has excellent range and is smooth climbing to the second level. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Last year the Chargers got their franchise quarterback in Justin Herbert, who had an impressive rookie season despite subpar offensive line play. Now they need to find a way to keep him upright and put him in position to continue to get better while also improving an average run game. Slater is an immediate upgrade over Trey Pipkins and should protect Herbert for years. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Alijah Vera-Tucker","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":308,"college":"USC","college_abbrivation":"USC","pre_draft":"Vera-Tucker gets into position and gets movement at the point of attack in the run game. He's smooth getting set, has good body control and anchors well in pass pro. He played well at left tackle last season and could play there in the NFL, but he has marginal length for a tackle prospect. His ceiling is much higher at guard, where he played in 2019. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Jets were woeful in virtually every pass-protection metric last season, ranking 29th in sack percentage, 31st in pressure percentage and 29th in pass-block win rate, according to NFL Next Gen Stats. Vera-Tucker fits best at guard in our opinion and he's a day one starter there if the Jets play him on the inside. But he also could push for the starting right tackle job, and he makes this line better regardless of where he lines up. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Mac Jones","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":217,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Jones is a fast processor with mental toughness who knows how to read the field. He has a quick release, anticipates well and consistently leads receivers to yards after the catch. Jones is not much of a threat to run, but his pocket presence and ability to maneuver stand out on tape. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"New England re-signed Cam Newton and he might be the starter going into the 2021 season, but the soon-to-be 32-year-old isn't the long-term answer. Jones' ability to recognize favorable matchups and exploit them with quick, accurate throws makes him a good fit for offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels' scheme. Head coach Bill Belichick has a close relationship with Alabama head coach Nick Saban and has to be confident he's getting a strong leader in Jones. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Zaven Collins","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":259,"college":"Tulsa","college_abbrivation":"TLSA","pre_draft":"Collins is a dynamic and versatile linebacker with a stellar blend of size, length and range. He's tall enough to see into the backfield, is quick enough to shoot gaps and has the strength to hold his ground at the point of attack. Collins reads the quarterback and has good ball skills for a linebacker, plus he flashes as a pass-rusher. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Haason Reddick signed with Carolina, 31-year-old Chandler Jones is coming off a torn biceps and 30-year-old Markus Golden's production dropped last year. Collins could play opposite Jones or he could kick inside, where the Cardinals also need help. His versatility should soften the blow of losing Reddick, who, like Collins, is effective rushing the passer and dropping into coverage. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Alex Leatherwood","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":312,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Leatherwood's quickness, explosive power and ability to jar defenders in the run game stand out on tape. He rarely loses when he's able to lock on, but he has average length, and speed rushers give him some problems in pass protection. He started at guard in 2018 and could move back inside. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Right tackle Trent Brown played only five games last season because of complications from COVID-19 and was traded to New England. Leatherwood is arguably a better fit at guard, where he could start as a rookie. He's a reach at this point in the draft, but he could develop into an effective starter at right tackle in time. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jaelan Phillips","year":2021,"height":78,"weight":260,"college":"Miami","college_abbrivation":"MIAMI","pre_draft":"Phillips is a powerful edge defender with the heavy hands and body control to work through contact rushing the passer. He excelled when reduced to defensive tackle on obvious pass downs. He has the size and the strength to set the edge against the run. He played just one season at Miami after transferring from UCLA. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Miami was a press, single-high-safety-dominant defense that blitzed at the third-highest rate in the NFL and generated a lot of turnovers, but a lack of pass-rushers up front might have played a role in the blitz-heavy approach. Pairing Phillips with Emmanuel Ogbah, who had a career-high nine sacks last season, gives the Dolphins two disruptive pass-rushers and puts defensive coordinator Josh Boyer in better position to mix it up. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jamin Davis","year":2021,"height":76,"weight":234,"college":"Kentucky","college_abbrivation":"UK","pre_draft":"Davis is an off-ball linebacker with good length and outstanding range. He's a downhill run-defender and reliable tackler with good balance and explosive closing burst. Davis is still developing his recognition skills -- he was really only a one-year starter at Kentucky -- but he has the length, speed and agility to continue to improve in coverage. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Jon Bostic led the team in tackles with 118, but the soon-to-be 31-year-old has lost a step, plus Thomas Davis and Reuben Foster are unsigned free agents. Davis is a Day 1 starter who should strengthen the weakest part of the Washington defense and make a young and talented front seven even better. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kadarius Toney","year":2021,"height":72,"weight":193,"college":"Florida","college_abbrivation":"FLA","pre_draft":"Toney is a dangerous slot receiver and return man at his best in space. He has rare explosiveness to go along with good open-field instincts and contact balance. Florida did a good job of scheming to help him get open, and there's still room to get better, but he has made strides as a route runner. Toney impressed during one-on-ones the week of the Senior Bowl and has excellent natural separation skills. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Giants signed the talented John Ross after releasing Golden Tate, but he has never caught more than 28 passes in a season. Toney gives the Giants a dangerous slot receiver to complement free-agent signing Kenny Golladay, Darius Slayton and Sterling Shepard as well as tight end Evan Engram. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kwity Paye","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":261,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Paye plays with good pad level, flashes the ability to make plays in the backfield and chases with good effort. He needs to make strides as a hand fighter, but he has the tools including the explosive closing burst and change of direction to develop into an elite pass-rusher. Paye is versatile -- he can kick inside to rush the passer. He could also transition to play as a 3-4 outside linebacker. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus runs an old-school 4-3 stack that emphasizes rushing with the front four, and the Colts rank 28th in the NFL in pressure rate since Chris Ballard became general manager in 2017. Plus Justin Houston is a free agent and Denico Autry signed with Tennessee. Paye is a day one starter with a high ceiling as a pass-rusher. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Caleb Farley","year":2021,"height":74,"weight":197,"college":"Virginia Tech","college_abbrivation":"VT","pre_draft":"Farley has a rare blend of size, length and top-end speed. He moved from receiver to corner in 2018, and he showed that he's a playmaker with elite ball skills. He played quarterback in high school, so he has played corner for only two seasons after he opted out of the 2020 season. Farley's technique and recognition skills should only continue to get better. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Farley could be an absolute steal at this point in the draft and the Titans have more questions than answers at corner. They released Adoree' Jackson, a knee injury limited 2020 second-rounder Kristian Fulton to six games, and Malcolm Butler and Desmond King left in free agency. Free-agent signing Janoris Jenkins is 32 and fellow free-agent signing Kevin Johnson isn't a top-two corner. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Christian Darrisaw","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":322,"college":"Virginia Tech","college_abbrivation":"VT","pre_draft":"Darrisaw is an excellent zone blocker who has the powerful punch to knock defenders off course at the second level. He has the power to move defenders off the ball and flashes a nasty disposition. Darrisaw is long, holds his ground and has the body control to stay in front of his assignment in pass protection. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Vikings fill a pressing need and get good value here. Darrisaw should take over the starting left tackle spot vacated by Riley Reiff, who was released and signed with Cincinnati. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Najee Harris","year":2021,"height":73,"weight":232,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Harris is patient with the instincts and foot speed to sift through traffic running between the tackles. He's a big back with good contact balance and an effective stiff-arm. He flashes as a route runner, has a wide catching radius and is a solid pass-blocker. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"This fills a clear need as James Connor signed with Arizona, Pittsburgh averaged the fewest yards per carry in the NFL last year, and of the running backs with 100 or more carries, only one had a lower yards-per-carry average than Benny Snell. The Steelers signed Kalen Ballage, but Harris still projects as RB1 as a rookie. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Travis Etienne","year":2021,"height":70,"weight":215,"college":"Clemson","college_abbrivation":"CLEM","pre_draft":"Etienne's initial burst and explosive second gear are his strongest traits. He's a decisive inside runner who runs hard and has good contact balance. His hands have improved over the course of his college career, and he's a big-play threat after the catch. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Jaguars found a diamond last year in undrafted rookie free agent James Robinson, and he should continue to play a big role, but Etienne is a good fit for the new scheme. He's arguably the best back in this class and he gives the Jaguars more of a home run threat both rushing the ball and receiving it. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Greg Newsome II","year":2021,"height":72,"weight":192,"college":"Northwestern","college_abbrivation":"NW","pre_draft":"Newsome is a scheme versatile corner with the size, instincts and top-end speed to match up in press, compete in off-man coverage and make plays in zone. He's not a playmaker, but he does an above-average job of breaking up passes. Newsome is a solid tackler in run support and after the catch. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Denzel Ward is consistent when healthy, but he missed four games, and Greedy Williams missed all of last season with nerve damage in his shoulder. Cleveland allowed 15 touchdowns on passes thrown 15-plus yards downfield -- tied with the Cowboys for the most in the league -- and ranked 26th in opponent QBR. Newsome graded out as a rookie starter regardless of the scheme and he should help improve a pass defense that finished 22nd in the league last year. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Rashod Bateman","year":2021,"height":72,"weight":190,"college":"Minnesota","college_abbrivation":"MINN","pre_draft":"Bateman is an NFL-ready route runner who is highly adept at beating press coverage and is a natural hands catcher who attacks the ball away from his frame. He's a physical open-field runner, and he breaks tackles after the catch. Bateman's top-end speed is decent on tape, and he tested even better than expected at his pro day. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Ravens had by far the fewest receiving yards from the wide receiver position last season -- 41 players had more receiving yards than team leader Marquise Brown -- and the passing offense ranked last in the league. Signing Sammy Watkins won't be enough to fix all of that. Bateman should push for a starting role as a rookie. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Payton Turner","year":2021,"height":78,"weight":268,"college":"Houston","college_abbrivation":"HOU","pre_draft":"Turner has the active hands, outstanding length and bend to develop into a disruptive edge rusher. He also flashes as an interior pass-rusher. Turner has the size and strength to set the edge against the run and chases with good effort. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"You can never have enough pass-rushers, especially when you play Tom Brady twice, and possibly three times, in a season. Cam Jordan hasn't shown any signs of slowing down, but Trey Hendrickson left and signed with Cincinnati after tying Aaron Donald for second in sacks with 13.5. Former first-round pick Marcus Davenport had 21 pressures but just 1.5 sacks last year. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Eric Stokes","year":2021,"height":73,"weight":194,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Stokes is a press corner with good size, excellent length and outstanding top-end speed. He picked off four passes, including two he returned for touchdowns, in nine games last season. He does a good job of knocking the ball loose when he gets caught out of phase. He's too physical at times; he won't get away with as much contact in the NFL. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Including the playoffs, shutdown corner Jaire Alexander yielded a 45.9 passer rating and a completion percentage of 46% as the nearest defender, per NFL Next Gen Stats. All other Packers corners allowed a 95.9 passer rating and a completion percentage of 63% as the nearest defender. Stokes is capable of pushing Kevin King, who re-signed, for the starting spot opposite Alexander. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Gregory Rousseau","year":2021,"height":79,"weight":266,"college":"Miami","college_abbrivation":"MIAMI","pre_draft":"Rousseau has an outstanding blend of size, length and top-end speed. He's a nightmare matchup for interior offensive linemen when he kicks inside to rush the passer. Rousseau has all the tools to develop into a productive edge rusher. He has the strength and length to press blockers off his frame and make plays in the run game. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Jerry Hughes is a better pass-rusher than the sack numbers would suggest, but the Bills had some problems generating pressure when they rushed four or fewer, so they needed to bolster the pass rush up front. Rousseau fits the bill, and he should push for the starting job opposite Hughes. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Odafe Oweh","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":257,"college":"Penn State","college_abbrivation":"PSU","pre_draft":"Oweh might have the highest ceiling of any edge defender in this class. He has the potential to be far more productive in the NFL than he was in college. He has the explosive initial quickness, excellent length and rare top-end speed to develop into a dangerous edge rusher. Oweh is strong for his size and closes well chasing from the backside as a run-defender. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Three of Baltimore's top six sack producers left in free agency, with Matt Judon signing with the Patriots, Yannick Ngakoue signing with the Raiders and Jihad Ward signing with the Jaguars. Oweh has the tools to make an immediate impact as a situational pass-rusher and eventually develop into an excellent starter in the Ravens' scheme. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Joe Tryon","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":259,"college":"Washington","college_abbrivation":"WASH","pre_draft":"Tryon has a quick first step, long arms and great top-end speed. He attacks tackles with good leverage, gets good initial surge and does a good job of keeping his feet moving once he's engaged rushing the passer. Tryon does a good job of locking out and locating the ball as a run-defender. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Super Bowl champs return every starter so there aren't any real pressing needs, but Tryon is a good value pick and he should contribute as a rotational player as a rookie. He also grades out as a starter early in his career, which is good because Jason Pierre-Paul is 32. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tyson Campbell","year":2021,"height":73,"weight":193,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Campbell is a taller and leaner corner with good length and outstanding speed. He has excellent burst breaking on underneath routes, and he limits yards after the catch. He's not a ball hawk and has weak change-of-direction quickness. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"This pick might be more about the way the Jaguars feel about C.J. Henderson than anything else. The Jaguars took Henderson ninth overall last season, but he struggled with consistency and missed eight games with a groin injury. They signed Shaquill Griffin to a three-year, $40 million contract ($29 million guaranteed) in March, so he'll be one starter. Campbell and Henderson will have to compete and the loser likely moves inside as the nickelback. Per ESPN Stats & Information research, Campbell allowed opposing quarterbacks to complete 59% of their passes when they targeted him in coverage last season. Campbell is a three-year starter and has just one interception in 33 games. -- Michael DiRocco"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Elijah Moore","year":2021,"height":70,"weight":178,"college":"Ole Miss","college_abbrivation":"MISS","pre_draft":"Moore is an undersized slot receiver who excels at attacking the middle of the field against zone looks. He has the burst to separate in man coverage. He's a natural hands catcher who plucks the ball out of the air. Moore's ability to make defenders miss -- plus his top-end speed -- make him a threat after the catch. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Jets, ranked 32nd in offense the past two years, needed a home run threat. Moore made 86 receptions for 1,193 yards and eight TDs in 2020 ... in only eight games! He then opted out. He can give the Jets a Deebo Samuel-like presence because he's strong on jet sweeps and screens. The Jets received offers for this pick, but they stayed put because they felt Moore was a value at No. 34. This could impact Jamison Crowder, the team's leading receiver the past two seasons. -- Rich Cimini"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Javonte Williams","year":2021,"height":70,"weight":212,"college":"North Carolina","college_abbrivation":"UNC","pre_draft":"Williams is a well-built back who seeks out contact and breaks more tackles than any running back we studied. He's quick and hits the hole hard, but not at the expense of setting up blocks. He has outstanding open-field vision. Williams has upside as a route runner -- and he's a willing pass-blocker -- but his hands are inconsistent. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Broncos wanted Williams so badly they moved up five spots in the second round to get him. One of the most physical running backs on the board -- with piles of broken tackles in his wake -- Williams had three games with at least three rushing touchdowns last season on the way to 19 rushing touchdowns overall. With the decision to rescind the free-agent tender on Phillip Lindsay this offseason and let him leave in free agency, the Broncos needed someone ready to get touches in the run game. Williams has some work to do as a receiver, but this is a player ready to contribute immediately. -- Jeff Legwold"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jevon Holland","year":2021,"height":73,"weight":207,"college":"Oregon","college_abbrivation":"ORE","pre_draft":"Holland is a well-built and instinctive safety at his best lining up over the slot where he has the balance, upper-body strength and speed to compete with receivers and tight ends. He played receiver in high school, and he's a playmaker with excellent ball skills. He averaged 15.3 yards per punt return in 2019, and he's a sound tackler with the potential to develop into an excellent special teams player. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Holland is a perfect fit in Dolphins coach Brian Flores' defense. He has versatility and can play deep safety and man-to-man out of the slot. Holland played 64% of his coverage snaps in the slot at Oregon. Holland is a playmaker with nine interceptions over two seasons, which should help the Dolphins be better covering sideline to sideline and tackling speedy receivers. Miami allowed 6.2 yards after catch per reception last season, easily the worst in the NFL (next closest were the Chiefs at 5.8). -- Cameron Wolfe"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Landon Dickerson","year":2021,"height":78,"weight":333,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Dickerson is an exceptional leader who started the past two seasons at Alabama after transferring from Florida State. He consistently drives defensive linemen, and he's a true finisher in the run game. He doesn't have ideal mirror quickness in pass pro, but he has a powerful punch and heavy hands. He tore his ACL in December. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Eagles go to the Alabama well once again to select Dickerson, a team leader with experience at guard and center. The primary concern here is his injury history. Dickerson is coming off an ACL tear suffered in the SEC championship in December. He has another ACL tear and an ankle injury in his past as well. There's an argument the Eagles should have gone in a different direction. -- Tim McManus"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Christian Barmore","year":2021,"height":76,"weight":310,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Barmore plays with good leverage, and he's stout enough to take on double-teams. He locates the ball quickly, chases with good effort and has excellent range for his size. Barmore has the quick hands and flexibility to develop into a disruptive pass-rusher. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Patriots traded up to the No. 38 pick in the second round to once again tap the Alabama pipeline after picking Crimson Tide QB Mac Jones in the first round. Barmore was one of the highest-rated players still available entering the second round and joins a restocked defensive tackle position this offseason in New England that includes big-money free-agent signing Davon Godchaux and fellow newcomer Henry Anderson. -- Mike Reiss"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Teven Jenkins","year":2021,"height":78,"weight":317,"college":"Oklahoma State","college_abbrivation":"OKST","pre_draft":"Jenkins is a big and powerful run-blocker who can line up at either tackle spot or at guard. He has improved significantly in each of his three years as a starter. He has shorter arms and average agility for an offensive tackle, but he shows the ability to shoot his hands, has the wide frame to stay in front of his assignment and anchors well in pass protection. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Love the pick. Jenkins should be the Bears' starting right tackle in Week 1. Many believed Jenkins was going to be a first round-pick, but Chicago traded up to grab him at No. 39 overall. The Oklahoma State product had a highly productive collegiate career and plays with a mean streak. Not only did Chicago wave goodbye to veteran right tackle Bobby Massie in the offseason, but starting left tackle Charles Leno's contract expires after the 2021 season. This choice checks all the boxes. -- Jeff Dickerson"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Richie Grant","year":2021,"height":72,"weight":197,"college":"UCF","college_abbrivation":"UCF","pre_draft":"Grant is undersized with good instincts, long arms and average top-end speed. He doesn't catch everything he gets his hands on, but he's a playmaker who tracks the ball well and picked off 10 passes in college. He's a solid tackler and a tough run-stopper who does not shy away from contact. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Grant is a playmaker -- 10 interceptions in his career -- and he has versatility. He can play the deep safety or down in the box and has clear coverage ability. Defensive coordinator Dean Pees loves versatile safeties and uses them incredibly well. So Grant should fit in well there. Plus, he won't need to play right away. The team signed Erik Harris and Duron Harmon in free agency, which should allow Grant to ease into whatever role the Falcons have for him. -- Michael Rothstein"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Levi Onwuzurike","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":290,"college":"Washington","college_abbrivation":"WASH","pre_draft":"Onwuzurike is a sudden athlete with top-end speed for the position. While he finished his college career with only 7 sacks, he's consistently disruptive on tape. He has good upper-body strength and the violent hands to disengage from blocks. Onwuzurike locates the ball quickly and closes well for an interior defensive lineman. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"It's now clear which direction the Lions are heading under the new regime: BIG! After taking Oregon offensive tackle Penei Sewell with the seventh overall pick on Day 1, the Lions fired back with another big man in Washington DT Levi Onwuzurike in the second round. Onwuzurike said he feels his biggest attributes are his get-off and strength, and he is hungry to return to the field after opting out of the 2020 season. \"I'll hop on the field right now if I have to,\" he said, laughing, after his selection. -- Eric Woodyard"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Liam Eichenberg","year":2021,"height":78,"weight":306,"college":"Notre Dame","college_abbrivation":"ND","pre_draft":"Eichenberg has below-average length and might have to kick inside at the NFL level, but he's an effective pass-blocker on tape. He gets set quickly, shoots his hands, stays inside-out and powers down to take away inside moves. Eichenberg is a technically sound and tough run-blocker with the ability to move defenders off the ball. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Eichenberg played left tackle at Notre Dame but seems like a fit as a day one starter for the Dolphins at right tackle with 2020 second-round pick Rob Hunt likely to move to right guard. Eichenberg says he's willing to play all five positions if asked, though he has never played center. He's not overwhelmingly fast, but since the start of 2019 he has allowed a pressure on 1.1% of pass blocks, fourth best among 90 players with at least 400 pass blocks at left tackle. -- Cameron Wolfe"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Trevon Moehrig","year":2021,"height":73,"weight":202,"college":"TCU","college_abbrivation":"TCU","pre_draft":"Moehrig excelled in a Cover 4 heavy scheme at TCU that frequently left him on an island working against slot receivers. He's a playmaker who shows good burst breaking on the ball and good timing breaking up passes. He's an above-average open-field tackler. Moehrig was voted TCU's Special Teams Most Valuable Player by his teammates in 2018. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Boom! The Raiders needed a safety and they got the top-ranked center fielder in the draft, the Jim Thorpe Award winner as the nation's best defensive back last season. Las Vegas does have Johnathan Abram, but he has had a hard time staying on the field, and re-signed former first-rounder Karl Joseph. Moehrig, though, complements both and might be better in coverage than either Abram or Joseph. Moehrig's 19 pass breakups over the past two seasons are the most among all college safeties. -- Paul Gutierrez"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kelvin Joseph","year":2021,"height":72,"weight":197,"college":"Kentucky","college_abbrivation":"UK","pre_draft":"Joseph is a scheme versatile and instinctive corner who can play on the outside or line up over the slot and has outstanding top-end speed. He has excellent body control and can stop/start on a dime. The Alabama transfer is willing in run support and is an adequate tackler. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Joseph had five pass deflections and four interceptions at Kentucky in nine games before opting out of the final two games of the season. He started his career at LSU but transferred. Are there some focus worries? He has released six music albums and was suspended for the bowl game at LSU. But the Cowboys have yearned for speed and ball skills in the secondary. He has the speed (4.34 40-yard dash time) and he made plays last year before he opted out. -- Todd Archer"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Walker Little","year":2021,"height":79,"weight":313,"college":"Stanford","college_abbrivation":"STAN","pre_draft":"Little has the massive frame and quickness to develop into an effective run-blocker at the NFL level. He needs to play with better leverage and get stronger. He flashes some snap in his punch and has quick feet, but he has adequate length and speed rushers give him some problems in pass protection. He hasn't played a live game since Week 1 of the 2019 season (knee injury, then opted out of the 2020 season). -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Jaguars are looking ahead to 2022 with the Little pick. The team franchised Cam Robinson this year, so it would seem a long-term deal for Robinson is unlikely -- or the Jaguars could potentially move Little to right tackle if Jawaan Taylor doesn't work out and they do opt to keep Robinson beyond 2021. The tackle play has to improve, because Robinson (nine) and Taylor (18) combined to allow more than half of the Jaguars' 44 sacks. Little, who played 796 of his 804 snaps at Stanford at left tackle, was an All-Pac-12 first-team selection as a sophomore in 2018, suffered a season-ending knee injury in the 2019 season opener, and opted out of the 2020 season. -- Michael DiRocco"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jackson Carman","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":317,"college":"Clemson","college_abbrivation":"CLEM","pre_draft":"Carman has short arms and adequate mobility for an offensive tackle, which is where he lined up in college. That said, there's a lot to like about his upside at guard. He has the size and strength to develop into a strong run-blocker, plus he's agile and long enough to develop into an effective pass-blocker on the inside. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Bengals traded down to draft Carman and get some much-needed help on the offensive line. Carman played left tackle for the Tigers and will come in and immediately compete for a starting guard spot, according to Bengals coach Zac Taylor. That being said, Carman also gives Cincinnati some position flexibility and could potentially kick out to tackle at some point in his career. Carman is from Fairfield, Ohio, which is less than 30 miles from downtown Cincinnati. -- Ben Baby"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Asante Samuel Jr.","year":2021,"height":70,"weight":180,"college":"Florida State","college_abbrivation":"FSU","pre_draft":"Samuel is a technically sound and instinctive cover corner who pays great attention to detail. He's quick, changes directions well and ran well at his pro day. He's a smaller corner with below-average length, but he plays bigger than his size and is an above-average run-defender. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"This was a necessary pick for the Chargers, who are currently light on cornerbacks. His father is Asante Samuel, a four-time Pro Bowler who played 11 seasons with the Patriots, Eagles and Falcons. Samuel Jr. learned a lot from his dad, especially how to stick to receivers in man coverage. He was third-team All-ACC in 2019 with 14 pass breakups and an interception and had a team-leading three interceptions in 2020 in eight games before opting out. -- Shelley Smith"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Aaron Banks","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":325,"college":"Notre Dame","college_abbrivation":"ND","pre_draft":"Banks is a big guard and technically sound run-blocker who gets into position with great angles and does a good job with his hand placement. He's a strong hand fighter with solid length in pass protection. Banks is not an overpowering run-blocker, and he's not as stout as his frame would suggest in pass pro. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"After drafting their quarterback of the future, why not bolster the offensive line? The Niners were not as strong up front last season as they were in 2019, particularly on the interior. Banks is a big, mauling type who should also help the Niners get back to their aggressive and physical rushing attack in 2021. Banks is one of the top-rated guards in the draft, though he's not considered a great athlete so it remains to be seen how he will fit on outside-zone concepts and getting to the second level. He should compete with Daniel Brunskill for the starting job at right guard immediately. -- Nick Wagoner"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Rondale Moore","year":2021,"height":67,"weight":181,"college":"Purdue","college_abbrivation":"PUR","pre_draft":"Moore is an explosive slot receiver and return man with the burst to separate from man coverage and the awareness to exploit pockets working against zone looks. He makes defenders miss, has the contact balance to break some tackles and has the second gear to pull away when he gets the ball in space. Moore is a small target with a tiny catching radius, and he drops some throws. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Arizona already has receivers who look like Moore in Christian Kirk and Andy Isabella, both of whom were also taken in the second round. But Moore can separate himself if he can make big plays and be consistently productive. With his speed and quickness, Moore has the potential to be a major cog in the Cardinals' offense, but he needs to stay healthy. He played in just eight games during his final two seasons at Purdue because of injuries. -- Josh Weinfuss"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Azeez Ojulari","year":2021,"height":74,"weight":249,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Ojulari is a natural pass-rusher with excellent initial burst, length, bend, body control and closing speed. While he's at his best getting after the quarterback, he has excellent range and flashes good fluidity when asked to drop into coverage. He slips blocks and makes plays in pursuit defending the run. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"This is a pick most Giants fans wouldn't have complained about if it was at No. 20. The reason Ojulari slipped this far is arthritis that exists as a result of a high school knee injury. It scared off teams and he slipped from a late first-round talent into the middle of the second round. But Ojulari's versatility is a perfect fit in the Giants' multiple defense. -- Jordan Raanan"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Samuel Cosmi","year":2021,"height":78,"weight":314,"college":"Texas","college_abbrivation":"TEX","pre_draft":"Cosmi has good size, is light on his feet and has experience playing on the left and right sides. He tends to get his hands inside. He has the upper-body strength to lock out and does an above-average job of mirroring in pass protection. Cosmi frequently drives defensive linemen off the ball in the run game. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Washington traded Trent Williams a year ago and Cosmi could walk in as its starting left tackle with Morgan Moses on the right side. Cosmi was a team captain and a first-team All-Big 12 pick in 2020. He is not a tremendous athlete, but he has the smarts to know how to keep himself in good position to protect the quarterback. He joins a unit that includes Moses, Ereck Flowers, Chase Roullier and Brandon Scherff. -- Todd Archer"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah","year":2021,"height":74,"weight":221,"college":"Notre Dame","college_abbrivation":"ND","pre_draft":"Owusu-Koramoah is an instinctive, agile and fast weakside linebacker who always seems to be around the ball. He's fluid, smooth and fast in coverage. He flashes the ability to pressure quarterbacks with his closing burst and suddenness. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Owusu-Koramoah would've been a viable option for the Browns in Round 1, and after trading up, they get the playmaking linebacker in the second. Owusu-Koramoah's versatility, with the ability to play all over the field, fits Cleveland's scheme perfectly. Arguably Cleveland's biggest weakness last season was covering the pass. The Browns have addressed that emphatically in this draft, grabbing CB Greg Newsome II in the first round, and JOK now in the second. -- Jake Trotter"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dillon Radunz","year":2021,"height":78,"weight":301,"college":"North Dakota State","college_abbrivation":"NDSU","pre_draft":"Radunz is an excellent athlete with average length. He does a good job of staying in front of his assignments in pass protection. He has the foot speed to excel in a zone-heavy scheme and does a good job of climbing to the second level. He is tough but needs to get stronger. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Titans swung and missed with Isaiah Wilson in the first round last year. Radunz played left tackle at North Dakota State but will convert to right tackle for the Titans. He isn't an instant plug-and-play starter so there will be a legitimate competition with veterans Ty Sambrailo and Kendall Lamm in training camp. Radunz comes from a \"small\" school, but the Bison ran an NFL-style offense with blocking schemes that should translate well to the Titans. -- Turron Davenport"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dayo Odeyingbo","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":285,"college":"Vanderbilt","college_abbrivation":"VAN","pre_draft":"Odeyingbo is a versatile defensive lineman who sets the edge when he lines up on the outside and is strong enough to compete at defensive tackle when he keeps his pads down. He has the length, quickness, power and motor to develop into an effective interior pass-rusher. Odeyingbo tore his Achilles days before the Senior Bowl in January. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Evidently, the need for a starting left tackle to replace the retired Anthony Castonzo isn't as high for the Colts as it appears on the outside. That's because they passed on selecting one in the second round, instead choosing to stay committed to improving their defensive line with the selection of Odeyingbo. The pick of the former Vanderbilt standout follows the Colts' selection of Michigan's Kwity Paye in the first round (No. 21) on Thursday. This is just the second time in the common draft era that the Colts have used each of their first two picks on defensive linemen, according to ESPN Stats & Information research. They last did it in 2002 when they selected Dwight Freeney and Larry Tripplett. Odeyingbo had 12 sacks in his career at Vandy, including 5.5 in 2020. It's uncertain when the Colts will see him on the field after Odeyingbo tore his Achilles while training earlier this year. -- Mike Wells"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Pat Freiermuth","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":251,"college":"Penn State","college_abbrivation":"PSU","pre_draft":"Freiermuth is a two-time team captain and big target with the frame to box out defenders and make contested catches. He flashes as a route runner, and his ability to move around the formation helps create favorable matchups. He has enough speed to make plays down the seam and runs hard after the catch. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Steelers got the second-best tight end in the draft. Freiermuth offers shades of Rob Gronkowski at 6-foot-5, 251 pounds, and the ability to stretch the field. With Vance McDonald retired, Pittsburgh needs a do-it-all tight end opposite Eric Ebron. Pittsburgh passed on the chance to address a struggling offensive line. Many good centers and guards were available. But the first two picks, Najee Harris and Freiermuth, seem like quintessential Steelers with toughness and production. Tough to knock that. -- Jeremy Fowler"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"D'Wayne Eskridge","year":2021,"height":69,"weight":190,"college":"Western Michigan","college_abbrivation":"WMU","pre_draft":"Eskridge is a dangerous slot receiver and return man with excellent burst and the second gear to pull away after the catch. He shows the ability to pluck the ball out of the air and has good body control, but he's a small target with small hands, below-average length and average leaping ability. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"For all the surprises the Seahawks tend to pull off early in the draft, Eskridge wasn't one. A third receiver is a need and Eskridge carries obvious appeal with his speed and big-play ability. He's small (5-foot-9, 190 pounds) but ran a 4.39 40 and averaged around 19 yards per catch over five college seasons. His return ability might have added value in the Seahawks' eyes as they've tried to take some of those duties off Tyler Lockett's plate. -- Brady Henderson"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tutu Atwell","year":2021,"height":69,"weight":155,"college":"Louisville","college_abbrivation":"LOU","pre_draft":"Atwell is a small slot receiver with lightning-quick feet and explosive top-end speed. He's a threat to pull away whenever he gets a seam. Atwell has a small catching radius and is not as dangerous downfield as he is after the catch, but he's still a threat to get behind the coverage. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Rams coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead acknowledged this offseason that they lacked a wide receiver who could consistently stretch a defense. With their first pick in the draft, they addressed that need by selecting Atwell. The small -- he weighed only 155 pounds at his pro day last month -- but speedy Atwell could immediately be the deep-threat playmaker they need, especially since trading for quarterback Matthew Stafford. Atwell has the tools to be used in multiple ways in McVay's offense. - Lindsey Thiry"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Nick Bolton","year":2021,"height":71,"weight":237,"college":"Missouri","college_abbrivation":"MIZ","pre_draft":"Bolton plays even faster than his timed speed thanks to his instincts. He gets over the top of blockers and shoots gaps. He chases with great effort, and his open-field tackling is outstanding. He shows good range in underneath coverage and flashes the ability to find a crease as a pass-rusher. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Chiefs lost Damien Wilson -- one of their top linebackers last season in terms of playing time -- to free agency. Bolton could immediately claim at least some of Wilson's snaps. He'll have to earn them, though. Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo is notorious for making rookies prove they're ready for any game action they get. Bolton's ability to hit will be useful for the Chiefs and he will join veteran linebackers Anthony Hitchens and Willie Gay, a second-round draft pick last season, as the main candidates for playing time. -- Adam Teicher"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Terrace Marshall Jr.","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":205,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Marshall explodes off the line and threatens corners with his top-end speed. He had too many focus drops on the tapes we studied, but he has an excellent catch radius and makes a high percentage of contested catches. He's sneaky elusive after the catch. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Panthers needed to give quarterback Sam Darnold another big-time weapon after losing Curtis Samuel in free agency, and what better way to do it than to add a former star in offensive coordinator Joe Brady's system during LSU's 2019 championship season. Marshall is a big target (6-2) who can make plays at any receiver spot. He had 48 catches for 731 yards (15.2 average) and 10 touchdowns in the first seven games last season before opting out. He's a legitimate threat to be a starter, and with Robby Anderson entering the final year of his contract this gives Carolina insurance moving forward. The team already picked up the fifth-year option on 2018 first-round pick DJ Moore. Some had Marshall rated as a first-rounder, so to trade back twice and still get Marshall feels like a steal. -- David Newton"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Pete Werner","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":238,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Werner is an instinctive inside linebacker with a good blend of size, length and top-end speed. He doesn't take many false steps, shows good closing burst and is a powerful striker defending the run. Werner's recognition skills in zone coverage stand out and he can match up with most tight ends in man-to-man defense. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Saints have now drafted eight players from Ohio State since GM Mickey Loomis took over in 2003. Werner fits New Orleans' size profile at the position (6-3, 238 pounds). He was a first-team All-Big Ten selection in 2020 who averaged 6.3 tackles per game with a sack and two forced fumbles. He could compete right away for a starting job alongside Demario Davis. He'll have to compete with Zack Baun, among others, since the Saints typically use just two LBs on most downs. -- Mike Triplett"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Carlos Basham Jr.","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":274,"college":"Wake Forest","college_abbrivation":"WAKE","pre_draft":"Basham is a powerful edge rusher with violent hands. He has excellent top-end speed for his size. He tracks the quarterback well working inside once he's even. He gets his hands up in passing lanes. Basham has the strength to set the edge and the quick hands to slip blocks defending the run. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Bills GM Brandon Beane, who watched Tampa Bay win the Super Bowl by harassing the quarterback of the team that eliminated the Bills, used his second consecutive pick on a defensive end as Buffalo looks to unseat Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs atop the AFC. Basham recorded 20.5 sacks in his career, plays with a high motor and could be disruptive as an interior pass-rusher alongside defensive tackle Ed Oliver. -- Marcel Louis-Jacques"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Josh Myers","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":310,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Myers' footwork is sound, he gets good initial surge and he flashes a nasty demeanor in the run game. He gets set quickly and has the power in his punch to stall defenders in pass protection. He's not a natural knee bender, though, and doesn't play with great pad level. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Corey Linsley's departure to the Los Angeles Chargers in free agency opened the door for Myers. The question is: Does he replace Linsley and make a run at the opening-day center spot? Or do the Packers move someone -- say Elgton Jenkins, Lucas Patrick or Jon Runyan to center -- and play Myers at guard? Myers appears to have the versatility to play any of the three interior line spots. -- Rob Demovsky"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Creed Humphrey","year":2021,"height":76,"weight":302,"college":"Oklahoma","college_abbrivation":"OU","pre_draft":"Humphrey is a former high school wrestler who locks on and locks out when he gets his hands inside in pass protection. He has excellent change-of-direction skill and anchors well. Humphrey is an effective zone blocker with outstanding foot speed, and he's smooth climbing to the second level in the run game. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Chiefs continued the makeover of their offensive line, which collapsed during a lopsided Super Bowl LV loss to the Bucs. Humphrey could wind up as the starting center when next season begins. The Chiefs have veteran fall-back candidates, but Humphrey will be given the chance to win the job. He is the seventh new offensive lineman from last season. That counts not only Orlando Brown, who came in via trade, and free-agent additions Joe Thuney, Kyle Long and Austin Blythe, but also Laurent Duvernay-Tardif and Lucas Niang, who opted out of last season. -- Adam Teicher"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kyle Trask","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":236,"college":"Florida","college_abbrivation":"FLA","pre_draft":"Trask is a big pocket passer who finished the 2020 season with a better than 5-1 TD/INT ratio. He's capable of picking teams apart when he gets time and space. He's willing to take a hit to make a play. Trask doesn't have great arm strength. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Bucs snatched up a developmental quarterback in Trask, who can spend the next two years learning from Tom Brady, with zero expectations of starting. At 6-foot-5 and 234 pounds, Trask has the prototypical size of an NFL quarterback. But his arm strength and athleticism (he's not very mobile) have been called into question, as has his footwork. Despite these concerns, Trask managed to be extremely productive his senior year, throwing for 4,283 yards in 2020, and amassed 43 career touchdowns. -- Jenna Laine"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Andre Cisco","year":2021,"height":73,"weight":216,"college":"Syracuse","college_abbrivation":"SYR","pre_draft":"Cisco is an interchangeable safety with a blend of size, length and range. He's a ball hawk and natural hands catcher. He appeared to make strides as a tackler on 2020 tape, but it's still a concern. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Jaguars need playmakers in the secondary and Cisco was one of the best in the country in 2018-19 when he had 12 interceptions (most in FBS). All of the Jaguars' safeties from 2018 through 2020 combined for 10 interceptions. Cisco finished his career with 13 interceptions in 24 games. The Jaguars signed strong safety Rayshawn Jenkins in free agency and Cisco will compete with Jarrod Wilson to be the starter at free safety. Cisco did, however, miss 11 games last season after suffering a torn ACL when he collided with a teammate during pregame warm-ups, so it's unclear at this point when he'll be completely cleared. -- Michael DiRocco"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kellen Mond","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":211,"college":"Texas A&M","college_abbrivation":"TA&M","pre_draft":"Mond has adequate size, excellent arm strength and good release quickness. He flashes the ability to lead receivers to yards after the catch on shorter throws, yet his accuracy and touch are streaky. Mond often appears mechanical inside the pocket, but he has good foot speed and shows the ability to extend plays. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Minnesota is the ideal fit for a developmental prospect like Mond. After three seasons at Texas A&M with two different coaches, moving from an Air Raid attack under Kevin Sumlin to a pro-style offense under Jimbo Fisher, everything finally came together for Mond in 2020. His accuracy, which still needs work, improved year to year, and he was consistent with good decision-making. A year or two learning under Kirk Cousins could lead Mond to become the Vikings' next starting quarterback. -- Courtney Cronin"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Davis Mills","year":2021,"height":76,"weight":217,"college":"Stanford","college_abbrivation":"STAN","pre_draft":"Mills has a good frame, strong arm and adequate mobility. His mechanics are a little inconsistent, but he's accurate when he gets the ball out in rhythm and on time. He started just 11 games at the college level. He locks on to receivers at times, and the consistency of his decision-making needs to improve. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Given the uncertainty around quarterback in Houston, it made sense for the Texans to invest in a player they believe they can develop at the position. Yes, more will be known about Deshaun Watson's future after the season, and there's a good possibility the Texans still trade Watson and/or target a top-tier quarterback in the 2022 draft, but adding Mills now gives Houston an opportunity to take another shot at the position. The biggest reason this move was surprising? The Texans have so many holes on the roster coming off a 4-12 season and a lot of turnover, and Houston went into the draft without a pick in the first or second round. -- Sarah Barshop"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jalen Mayfield","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":326,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Mayfield is a big right tackle and strong drive blocker who gets good push in the run game. He has short arms for a tackle prospect. He's a better run-blocker than pass-blocker at this point. However, Mayfield moves well on tape and is just 20 years old, so he has the potential to make strides and develop into a starter in time. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Jalen Mayfield was a college tackle -- starting his sophomore season at right tackle. He opted out of the 2020 season before opting back in, but an ankle injury ended his year. He offers positional versatility and should get his first shot to compete inside at left guard, where the Falcons have a hole. He has good feet, is a good run-blocker and learned in a pro-style system at Michigan. The Falcons might have found a Week 1 starter if he can progress fast enough. -- Michael Rothstein"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Joseph Ossai","year":2021,"height":76,"weight":256,"college":"Texas","college_abbrivation":"TEX","pre_draft":"Ossai, who had an exceptional pro day, has the length, enough bend and closing speed to develop into a disruptive edge rusher. He needs to make strides as a hand fighter and develop better counterpunches. He's a disciplined run-defender who has good range and flies around the field. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Bengals continue the trend of addressing needs through the first two days of the draft. Ossai gives Cincinnati a young edge rusher, a much-needed position given the current state of the roster. The former Longhorn had his most productive season in 2020. He had 5.5 sacks and 15.5 tackles for loss last season, his best numbers in college. Ossai will give the Bengals some immediate depth and will be able to compete for playing time as a rookie. -- Ben Baby"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Brady Christensen","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":302,"college":"BYU","college_abbrivation":"BYU","pre_draft":"Christensen put on a show at his pro day. His explosiveness as well as his foot speed flash on tape. He gets good initial surge in the run game, and he's quick with the change of direction to mirror in pass pro. He has very short arms for an offensive tackle, and his technique is inconsistent. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Panthers must really believe in Christensen, because they passed on a lot of tackles in the second round who were rated ahead of him. That Christensen protected Zach Wilson's blind side in BYU's pass-happy offense does fit the mold of what Carolina wants in its pass-happy scheme run by Joe Brady. Christensen's grade by Pro Football Focus in 2020 was an amazing 96.0. That, by the way, is a record for a PFF tackle. At 6-foot-6 and 300 pounds, he's got room to add weight and develop into a starter. The good news is by adding Cameron Erving in free agency, the Panthers don't have to throw Christensen right into the fire on the left side. -- David Newton"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Aaron Robinson","year":2021,"height":72,"weight":186,"college":"UCF","college_abbrivation":"UCF","pre_draft":"Robinson is a nickelback with below-average length and excellent top-end speed. He shows good balance, lateral quickness and closing burst in underneath coverage. He's instinctive and has the ability to run the route for the receiver. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"You can never have too many capable cornerbacks and some considered Robinson a second-round talent. The Giants traded up five spots to grab him early in the third round. Robinson is a fast, physical corner who can play on the outside and in the slot. The Alabama transfer ran the 40-yard dash in 4.38 seconds at his pro day and will be joining a crowded secondary. -- Jordan Raanan"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Alim McNeill","year":2021,"height":74,"weight":317,"college":"NC State","college_abbrivation":"NCST","pre_draft":"McNeill is a big defensive tackle with the strength and low center of gravity to control the middle of the line of scrimmage. He flashes the ability to get off blocks and chases with good effort. He's a good athlete who played linebacker in high school, and he timed better than expected at his pro day, so he has some upside as a pass-rusher. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Another BIG pick! Detroit adds a solid defensive tackle to the trenches in McNeill, who said he believes the organization \"is trending in the right direction.\" In terms of historical context, the Lions haven't selected defensive linemen with two of their first three picks in a draft since 1992. McNeill heads to Detroit with strong credentials as a 2020 All-ACC selection and second-team AP All-American, which the Lions hope will translate at the next level. \"I really feel like something special is brewing here, and I can't wait to get it going,\" McNeill said. -- Eric Woodyard"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Milton Williams","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":284,"college":"Louisiana Tech","college_abbrivation":"LT","pre_draft":"Williams' frame and length raise questions as to whether he's a better fit on the outside or the inside, but he's a talented defensive lineman with explosive power, active hands and a good motor. He tested extremely well at his pro day. He flashes on tape and has upside as a pass-rusher. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Williams is a lighter-framed interior lineman with good footwork, athletic ability and strength. The Eagles believe in investing heavily in the offensive and defensive lines, so it's no surprise they would address defensive tackle even with the presence of Fletcher Cox and Javon Hargrave, and Williams has the versatility to move all over the line. Still, there are more pressing needs across the Eagles' roster. -- Tim McManus"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Benjamin St-Juste","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":202,"college":"Minnesota","college_abbrivation":"MINN","pre_draft":"St-Juste is a big corner with long arms, good top-end speed and good body control. He's not a playmaker, but he doesn't lose many 50-50 battles. The former Michigan transfer is aggressive in run support and is an outstanding tackler for a corner. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Starting cornerback isn't a pressing need after Washington added William Jackson III in free agency, but the team could use depth in the secondary and there's always the possibility St-Juste could be viewed as a safety. A native of Quebec, Canada, St-Juste appeared in 18 games at Minnesota, including five last season, which he finished with 11 tackles and a pass defensed. -- Tim McManus"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Osa Odighizuwa","year":2021,"height":74,"weight":282,"college":"UCLA","college_abbrivation":"UCLA","pre_draft":"Odighizuwa is light for a defensive tackle but plays with good pad level. He's quick enough to get into gaps. He has some experience playing outside and has good length for a 3-4 defensive end prospect. Odighizuwa has active hands and has some upside as an interior pass-rusher. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Finding a nose tackle might have been more of a need for the Cowboys, but Odighizuwa is disruptive and played in a 3-4 scheme at UCLA. He had 27.5 tackles for loss and 11.5 sacks in 43 games, and joins an interior group that includes 2019 second-rounder Trysten Hill, who is coming off a torn ACL, and 2020 third-rounder Neville Gallimore. The Cowboys want to get bigger in the middle, but any help to a run defense that was abysmal is a good thing. -- Todd Archer"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Paulson Adebo","year":2021,"height":73,"weight":198,"college":"Stanford","college_abbrivation":"STAN","pre_draft":"Adebo is a taller and leaner corner with average length and above-average top-end speed. He's at his best in press-zone coverage and has the physical skills to get better in press-man. Adebo is a ball hawk who played receiver in high school and has excellent ball skills. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Saints finally filled their most glaring need at cornerback. Adebo's name can't be written in ink as New Orleans' No. 2 starter across from Marshon Lattimore. But he should get a chance to fill that vacancy after the Saints released Janoris Jenkins. Adebo (6-1, 198) projects as an outside corner who could develop into the type of physical press-coverage corner the Saints like. He was a first-team All-Pac 12 corner in both 2018 and 2019 with four interceptions each year before opting out in 2020. -- Mike Triplett"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Josh Palmer","year":2021,"height":73,"weight":210,"college":"Tennessee","college_abbrivation":"TENN","pre_draft":"Palmer is a sure-handed receiver with long arms and good body control. He has the top-end speed to threaten vertically and rip off yards after the catch. He's a tough competitor with the potential to develop into a sufficient route runner, but he struggles with physical press coverage. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Chargers got a playmaker in Palmer, which is just what Justin Herbert needs. He is a big target who was a bit inconsistent at Tennessee (99 receptions for 1,514 yards and seven touchdowns in four seasons) due to erratic QB play. He was great at the Senior Bowl and is likely to be the Chargers' fourth receiver. He was raised in Canada and didn't play football much until high school. His body control is considered the best part of his game. -- Shelley Smith"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chazz Surratt","year":2021,"height":74,"weight":229,"college":"North Carolina","college_abbrivation":"UNC","pre_draft":"Surratt is undersized with excellent instincts and sideline-to-sideline range. He moved from quarterback to linebacker in 2019 and his tackling improved significantly in 2020. He breaks on the ball well, has above-average upside when it comes to matching up in man coverage and flashes as a pass-rusher. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"2020 fourth-round pick Troy Dye didn't make much of an impact as a rookie, Eric Wilson signed in Philadelphia and Todd Davis is a free agent. Surratt offers excellent value at this point and grades out as a day one starter at weakside linebacker who gives the Vikings an outstanding linebacker corps if the top three stay healthy. Eric Kendricks missed five games last season, and Anthony Barr missed 14. If the Vikings were to lose Kendricks and/or Barr for an extended amount of time again, having Surratt would help soften the blow. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Malcolm Koonce","year":2021,"height":74,"weight":249,"college":"Buffalo","college_abbrivation":"BUFF","pre_draft":"Koonce is quick with good bend, average length and good closing burst rushing the passer. He flashes an effective inside move and shows the ability to shoot his hands inside and stack blockers. But he's light and plays high, so he gets moved at times. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Another need addressed, even if Koonce was rated by some as a fifth-round talent. No matter, the Raiders need numbers on the edge, and Koonce has raw but malleable talent. The irony? He comes from Buffalo, alma mater of former Raider Khalil Mack, whose holdout in 2018 forced a trade to Chicago. The 6-foot-3, 250-pound Koonce isn't going to beat out Yannick Ngakoue, Maxx Crosby or Clelin Ferrell but should bring some versatile depth after Las Vegas parted ways with Arden Key. -- Paul Gutierrez"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Divine Deablo","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":226,"college":"Virginia Tech","college_abbrivation":"VT","pre_draft":"Deablo has a rare blend of size, length and timed top-end speed. He's at his best breaking on passes in front of him, and he showed improved ball skills in 2020. He's a big hitter who takes excellent angles in run support and has the potential to quickly develop into a core special teams player. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"If nothing else, Deablo has one of the best names in the draft. A safety by nature, he was announced by the Raiders as a linebacker. At 6-foot-3, 226 pounds, Deablo began his college career at receiver but found his niche after shifting to defense as a junior. He has to bulk up to play on the second level in the NFL, but the Raiders need linebackers who can cover, and Deablo had four interceptions and four pass deflections last season for the Hokies. -- Paul Gutierrez"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Hunter Long","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":254,"college":"Boston College","college_abbrivation":"BC","pre_draft":"Long is a big target with good hands and a wide catching radius. He flashes as a route runner and locates pockets in zone looks. He has the speed and frame to make plays down the seam, plus he has some upside as an open-field runner after the catch. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"With four other tight ends essentially locked into a roster spot this season, it seems clear drafting Long was a move to provide insurance in case Mike Gesicki and/or Durham Smythe leave for free agency next year. Long is a good player who led the FBS in catches, played for the Dolphins' roster at the Senior Bowl and played at Boston College -- coach Brian Flores' alma mater. It is worth wondering if Miami could have gotten more value taking a player at another position. -- Cameron Wolfe"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dyami Brown","year":2021,"height":73,"weight":189,"college":"North Carolina","college_abbrivation":"UNC","pre_draft":"Brown does a good job of getting off press coverage, and while he ran a limited route tree in college, he has the tools to develop into a fine route runner in the NFL. He does a good job plucking on the run and transitioning upfield after the catch. Brown has good speed and tracks the deep ball well. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Washington added another receiver to complement Terry McLaurin, Curtis Samuel and Adam Humphries. Brown can get down the field with 4.4 speed and nice athletic ability. He's not the prototypical big outside receiver that perhaps Washington needed, but he does track the deep ball well. Brown, 6-foot-1 and 189 pounds, is a little raw coming out of North Carolina but is a talented player with upside. -- Jordan Raanan"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tommy Tremble","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":241,"college":"Notre Dame","college_abbrivation":"ND","pre_draft":"Tremble is an H-back who lines up at multiple spots and is an excellent move blocker. He has great speed and shows some upside as a pass-catcher, but he was never featured in Notre Dame's pass game and had too many drops for so few targets. Tremble has the perfect mentality and speed to contribute on special teams. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"In free agency, the Panthers lost one of the best blocking tight ends in the league in Chris Manhertz, so maybe Tremble is his replacement. Tremble is known as a great blocker on the edge, but not a great pass receiver. He had only 35 catches for 401 yards and four TDs in his two seasons at Notre Dame. He's not the huge target coach Matt Rhule has talked about wanting to add at TE, but he's a gritty player who fits the mold of what Rhule wants up front, and he seems to be scratching the surface of the type of player he can be. In other words, lots of potential and upside here. -- David Newton"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chauncey Golston","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":269,"college":"Iowa","college_abbrivation":"IOWA","pre_draft":"Golston has got the size, length and strength to set the edge. He does an adequate job of getting off blocks and he wraps up on contact. He flashes the ability to get to the quarterback with active hands and effort but he has average burst, bend and closing speed. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The remake of the Cowboys' defense continues with Golston going at No. 84. It's the first time since 2012 the Cowboys' first four picks have been on defensive players. The DE group is getting crowded with DeMarcus Lawrence, Randy Gregory, Tarell Basham, Brent Urban, Dorance Armstrong and Bradlee Anae, especially if Micah Parsons is used as a rusher at times. But when Dan Quinn believes a defense can never have enough pass-rushers, and if Golston can continue to develop, he could ultimately make the rotation. -- Todd Archer"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Amari Rodgers","year":2021,"height":70,"weight":212,"college":"Clemson","college_abbrivation":"CLEM","pre_draft":"Rodgers is a shorter wide receiver with good bulk and average timed speed. His best trait is his ability to adjust to the football, as he has excellent body control and focus. He's tough after the catch, but he's not a home run threat. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Amari Rodgers would seemingly be a great fit for Aaron Rodgers, if he's Green Bay's quarterback. Or he could be a security blanket for Jordan Love if the Packers turn things over to him. Either way, think of Randall Cobb meets Ty Montgomery meets Tyler Ervin -- a slot receiver who can line up just about everywhere, including the backfield. Coach Matt LaFleur can use Amari Rodgers in his pre-snap motion plays as either a decoy or a primary target. -- Rob Demovsky"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Wyatt Davis","year":2021,"height":76,"weight":315,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Davis plays with natural knee bend, mirrors well and shows excellent balance in pass protection. He's an above-average run-blocker who has a good feel for angles, moves defenders and is effective combination blocking up to the second level. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Vikings did a good job of replacing Riley Reiff by adding left tackle Christian Darrisaw in the first round, and they now address one of their most pressing needs by adding Davis here. He offers good value at this point of the draft and should compete for a starting job as a rookie. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kendrick Green","year":2021,"height":76,"weight":315,"college":"Illinois","college_abbrivation":"ILL","pre_draft":"Green is an effective zone blocker with good quickness and athletic ability. He has excellent range and flashes the ability to knock second level defenders back on contact. He has some upside as a pass blocker but needs to play with better technique. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"This is a sneaky good pick for the Steelers, who had to address the offensive line on Day 2. Green (6-foot-2, 305 pounds) is a three-year collegiate starter who can play guard or center and has good \"get off,\" which coach Mike Tomlin loves. The Steelers spent significant time with Green in the pre-draft process, and he was one of their top interior lineman candidates. The Steelers have improved their offense the past two days with help at running back, tight end and offensive line. -- Jeremy Fowler"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Trey Sermon","year":2021,"height":72,"weight":215,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Sermon has excellent vision and patience. He's a tough and competitive runner with the contact balance to break tackles. He's a reliable checkdown in the passing game and has the potential to develop into an effective pass-blocker. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Niners coach Kyle Shanahan can never have too many talented running backs, and it's a philosophy that has been prudent in recent years because San Francisco's backs -- Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson Jr. -- have struggled with injuries. Sermon doesn't boast the home run speed of Mostert, but he has enough to run away from people and pile up big numbers. Sermon should have a chance to contribute immediately. With more pressing needs at receiver and in the secondary, it's a bit of a head scratcher to go running back here, but this pick is sort of found money since the Niners dealt two fourth-round choices to the Rams to move up. -- Nick Wagoner"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Nico Collins","year":2021,"height":76,"weight":215,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Collins is a big, vertical threat with outstanding burst off the line and top-end speed. He's a developmental route runner who tested well and shows the ability to separate with strength at the top of his routes. He has the length and leaping ability to make contested catches, but his hands are inconsistent. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Texans again did not address their defense on Day 2, instead adding Collins, a 6-foot-4, 215-pound vertical threat, to a group that lost Will Fuller V in free agency. Collins joins a position group that had a lot of question marks going into the 2021 season due to of a lack of proven talent outside of Brandin Cooks and slot receiver Randall Cobb. Houston drafted Isaiah Coulter in the fifth round in 2020, but he didn't see much playing time in his rookie season, first dealing with injuries and then a coaching staff that preferred to focus on playing proven players. This is the first time the Texans drafted an offensive skill player with each of their first two picks since 2003, according to ESPN Stats & Information research. -- Sarah Barshop"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Patrick Jones II","year":2021,"height":76,"weight":261,"college":"Pittsburgh","college_abbrivation":"PITT","pre_draft":"Jones is an above-average hand fighter who mixes up his moves and chases the quarterback with good effort. He has the ability to slip blocks and disrupt plays in the backfield as a run-defender. Jones has marginal length and top-end speed for a defensive end prospect. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"It's fitting that the pick the Vikings acquired in the deal that sent Yannick Ngakoue to the Ravens last October was used on an edge rusher to solidify the defensive line opposite Danielle Hunter (along with Stephen Weatherly and D.J. Wonnum). A pure pass-rusher is exactly what Minnesota is getting in Jones. Over the last two seasons, 99% of Jones' snaps on pass plays were rushing the passer with only a total of five plays in coverage. -- Courtney Cronin"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Anthony Schwartz","year":2021,"height":72,"weight":186,"college":"Auburn","college_abbrivation":"AUB","pre_draft":"Schwartz is a slot receiver who has excellent speed, snatches the ball out of the air and excels after the catch. He has the suddenness to develop into an above-average route runner. Schwartz has a slender frame and needs to get stronger in order to improve his ability to get off press coverage and break more tackles. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Browns added the fastest player in the draft in Schwartz, who can absolutely take the top off of a defense. Cleveland desperately needed such a player last season, especially after Odell Beckham Jr. went down with the knee injury in Week 7. Schwartz needs to get stronger and refine his route running, but he can fly and will give the Browns yet another element offensively.  -- Jake Trotter"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Monty Rice","year":2021,"height":72,"weight":233,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Rice is an elite open-field tackler with excellent range and impressive closing burst. He's slightly undersized and has shorter arms, but he's strong for his size and does an adequate job of taking on blocks. Rice takes too many false steps in the run game and coverage. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Rice should be a core special-teamer, but a third-round pick seems a little rich for that. The Titans re-signed Jayon Brown to essentially a one-year deal and have yet to pick up the fifth-year option for Rashaan Evans. The need for depth was there but could have been addressed later. Rice did show he has some speed by running a 4.57 in the 40-yard dash. He was used in coverage against running backs, which should allow him to be used in spot duty. -- Turron Davenport"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Spencer Brown","year":2021,"height":80,"weight":311,"college":"Northern Iowa","college_abbrivation":"UNI","pre_draft":"Brown has good length, quickness, foot speed and range. He's strong and blocks to the echo of the whistle. Brown has a powerful punch and he does a good job of resetting his hands in pass protection, but he struggled with speed to power and quick inside moves the week of the Senior Bowl. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Listed at 6-foot-8, 311 pounds, Brown is a powerful potential swing tackle, something the Bills need after Ty Nsekhe left in free agency. After four years at the FCS level, it might take Brown some time to adjust, but Buffalo won't need him to contribute right away with Dion Dawkins and Daryl Williams locked up for at least the next three seasons. If he develops quickly, however, he gives the Bills a potential out from Williams' contract if cap space gets tight. -- Marcel Louis-Jacques"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ben Cleveland","year":2021,"height":78,"weight":343,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Cleveland has outstanding size and long arms, and he ran faster than expected at his pro day. He's a powerful run-blocker who does a good job with his angles and is effective combo-blocking up to the second level. He has a powerful punch and rarely gives ground in pass pro. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Cleveland is a bulldozer of a blocker who will get a chance to compete right away for the Ravens' left guard position. Cleveland isn't the most fluid athlete, but he will push back defenders for Lamar Jackson, J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards. He's also an effective pass-blocker, allowing one sack and three quarterback pressures in 741 pass-blocking snaps, according to Pro Football Focus. With their first three picks, the Ravens have addressed their three biggest needs: wide receiver, pass rush and offensive line. -- Jamison Hensley"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Robert Hainsey","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":306,"college":"Notre Dame","college_abbrivation":"ND","pre_draft":"Hainsey is an aggressive run blocker who is effective combo blocking to the second level. He tends to get his hands inside but his shorter arms raise concerns about his ability to protect the edge in the NFL. He's a two-time team captain. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Hainsey is a versatile player, as he lined up as a tackle at Notre Dame but kicked inside to play guard and center at the Senior Bowl, which really caught the Bucs' attention, along with his ability to get to the second level and his instincts. With Joe Haeg's departure, Hainsey can provide depth at multiple positions, and he could serve as a possible jumbo tackle. Among Hainsey's most impressive feats? His discipline. He played 863 total snaps this season and committed zero penalties. -- Jenna Laine"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ronnie Perkins","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":253,"college":"Oklahoma","college_abbrivation":"OU","pre_draft":"Perkins is a disruptive run defender at his best shooting gaps and slipping blocks. He's a relentless pass-rusher with good burst and closing speed. He has shorter arms, and there's room for improvement when it comes to is hand fighting. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Perkins wasn't expected to be available late in the third round. A reported failed drug test limited him to six games in 2020 and might have factored into his slide. As long as the issues that kept him off the field are behind him, he should help as a pass-rusher and possibly on special teams. The Patriots probably would have preferred to fill a more pressing need (e.g. receiver), but couldn't pass up the value on the board. -- Mike Reiss"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tre' McKitty","year":2021,"height":76,"weight":246,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"McKitty shows the ability to create separation and find soft spots in zone coverage. He displays strong hands in traffic and does a good job of plucking the ball away from his frame. He was underutilized during his college career, but he showcased his higher ceiling at the Senior Bowl. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"McKitty is huge -- 6-foot-5 and 245 pounds -- and gives QB Justin Herbert another big target. He started seven games this past season at Georgia and had six receptions for 108 yards and one TD. He missed the first two games of the season with injury but finished strong, catching two passes for 47 yards vs. South Carolina. He started his career at Florida State and caught 50 passes for 520 yards and two touchdowns in three seasons with the Seminoles. -- Shelley Smith"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Quinn Meinerz","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":320,"college":"Wisconsin-Whitewater","college_abbrivation":"UWWH","pre_draft":"Meinerz is an outstanding run-blocker with the lower-body strength to move defenders off the ball in a power-heavy scheme and the foot speed to reach defenders in a zone-heavy scheme. There are some technique issues, but he's quick with balance, foot speed and active hands in pass protection. He played center the week of the Senior Bowl and could play there or guard (where he played in college). -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Broncos traded down twice in the round and still came away with quality value in Meinerz. Few players made more of a limited opportunity to show what they could do in the past year than Meinerz. His team's season was canceled due to the pandemic, but he showed up at the Senior Bowl and consistently dominated the week of practices, showing improved footwork and technique to go with the nastiness and finishing ability scouts knew he already had. He gives the Broncos some developmental depth on the interior of their line where they need it. -- Jeff Legwold"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Nahshon Wright","year":2021,"height":76,"weight":183,"college":"Oregon State","college_abbrivation":"ORST","pre_draft":"Wright is a tall and lean corner with long arms and good speed. He has above-average ball skills and good upside as a press corner. He's not overly physical, but he's an adequate wrap-and-drag tackler in run support and after the catch. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Dan Quinn has a type at cornerback dating back to his time with Seattle: tall and rangy, and Wright fits the profile. Quinn had Brandon Browner (6-4) and Richard Sherman (6-3) in Seattle. If Wright comes anywhere close to producing like Sherman, the Cowboys will have one of the draft's biggest surprises. In two years at Oregon State, Wright had five interceptions and 11 pass breakups. He is the second corner the Cowboys took Friday, joining second-rounder Kelvin Joseph. -- Todd Archer"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Elijah Molden","year":2021,"height":70,"weight":192,"college":"Washington","college_abbrivation":"WASH","pre_draft":"Molden is undersized with below-average timed speed and length, but his tape playing over the slot is impressive. He has good balance, body control and instincts. He also has tremendous ball skills (four interceptions in 2019). -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Molden fits the Titans' aggressive mindset. He is a versatile player who can be a nickel corner or a single high safety. He has NFL bloodlines -- his father is former Saints cornerback Alex Molden. Elijah Molden collected five interceptions and three forced fumbles in the last two seasons. The 5-foot-10, 190-pounder is a willing tackler, with 79 tackles in 2019 and 26 tackles in four games last season. Adding Molden gives the Titans the luxury to wait for Caleb Farley to be ready to play. -- Turron Davenport"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ifeatu Melifonwu","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":205,"college":"Syracuse","college_abbrivation":"SYR","pre_draft":"Melifonwu has the size, length and speed to develop into a solid press corner. He played receiver in high school, so he has ball skills. His pro day vertical jump was outstanding, and his length is an asset when it comes to breaking up passes. He flashes the ability to get off blocks and has stopping power in run support. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Lions fans might have to learn how to pronounce his name (eh-FAH-too mel-eh-FON-woo), but he fulfills a need on the defensive side as a 6-foot-2, 205-pound cornerback with a nearly 42-inch vertical, which can help him make up for things other corners can't with that size and athleticism. The 2020 third-team All-ACC selection racked up 88 career tackles in college, in addition to 19 passes defensed and three interceptions. The Lions selected Jeff Okudah third overall in the 2020 NFL draft, but this selection adds depth to the position. -- Eric Woodyard"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ambry Thomas","year":2021,"height":72,"weight":191,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Thomas is a long and fast press-man corner who flashes the ability to pluck the ball out of the air. He's faster than quick and lacks the fluidity to mirror better route runners. He's a physical run defender and excellent open-field tackler. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"With their final pick of Day 2, the Niners finally landed a cornerback who can offer some depth at a position that needs it. Thomas brings the size and length the Niners generally have preferred in their corners since coach Kyle Shanahan and GM John Lynch took over in 2017. Most likely, Thomas won't be asked to play right away as he learns behind Jason Verrett and Emmanuel Moseley, but it gets pretty thin after that so the sooner he gets up to speed, the better. Thomas offers extensive special-teams experience, which is another way for him to contribute early. -- Nick Wagoner"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ernest Jones","year":2021,"height":74,"weight":230,"college":"South Carolina","college_abbrivation":"SC","pre_draft":"Jones is a solid tackler who takes sound angles and chases with good effort. He's more effective dropping into zone than he is matching up in man, but he has the ability to play the ball as he intercepted two passes and had seven passes defended in 2019. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Adding strength and depth at linebacker was among the Rams' top needs entering the draft, so it's little surprise that they picked up Jones. Jones could contend immediately for a spot in a position group that struggled to remain healthy last season and includes Micah Kiser, Kenny Young, Travin Howard and Troy Reeder. Jones is a relentless, physical tackler. He joins a defense that is top-ranked but somewhat under transition entering the season under new defensive coordinator Raheem Morris. -- Lindsey Thiry"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Brandon Stephens","year":2021,"height":72,"weight":213,"college":"SMU","college_abbrivation":"SMU","pre_draft":"Stephens is a converted running back with good size, longer arms and good instincts for a two-year starter. He doesn't have much top-end speed. He's at his best in press man, where he can use his length and strength to reroute receivers. He has some upside in run support. but he's not a great tackler in the open field. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Stephens has the size (6 feet, 213 pounds) that the Ravens love for a press corner. He was a two-year starter at SMU and has ball skills (led the team in pass breakups with 22 the past two seasons) despite making only one career interception. This was an underrated need, as two of Baltimore's top four CBs -- Jimmy Smith and Anthony Averett -- will be free agents after this season. Stephens is considered a developmental corner right now but will make an immediate impact on special teams. -- Jamison Hensley"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Baron Browning","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":245,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Browning has an outstanding combination of size, length and top-end speed. He's a rangy run-defender with a good motor and solid stopping power. Browning doesn't show great instincts in coverage, but he has the tools to get better and has loads of upside as an edge rusher. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Browning is another good value pick for the Broncos. He fills a need and was high on the draft boards of several teams. Some scouts wondered why he didn't consistently produce more. He played both strongside and weakside linebacker for the Buckeyes and his testing numbers were double-take worthy. At 245 pounds he ran a 4.56 40-yard dash and showed potential in pass coverage -- a need for the Broncos' defense -- and as a spot pass-rusher. -- Jeff Legwold"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jay Tufele","year":2021,"height":74,"weight":305,"college":"USC","college_abbrivation":"USC","pre_draft":"Tufele shoots his hands inside and has the upper-body strength to stack blockers. He has a good motor and good range. He flashes active hands, but there's still room to grow as a hand fighter and he doesn't have great change of direction rushing the passer. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Michael Carter","year":2021,"height":68,"weight":201,"college":"North Carolina","college_abbrivation":"UNC","pre_draft":"Carter is an undersized back with quick feet and good top-end speed. He's decisive, explodes through the hole and strings together sharp cuts in small spaces. He's still developing as a route runner, but he has the burst to separate. Carter has soft hands and is smooth transitioning upfield after the catch. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Darren Hall","year":2021,"height":71,"weight":188,"college":"San Diego State","college_abbrivation":"SDSU","pre_draft":"Hall is a versatile defensive back with good instincts. He flashes the ability to jump routes and pluck the ball out of the air, but his below-average length and frame hinder his ability to win 50-50 balls. He has good stopping power for his size. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dez Fitzpatrick","year":2021,"height":74,"weight":208,"college":"Louisville","college_abbrivation":"LOU","pre_draft":"Fitzpatrick has good size, long arms and above average speed. He's quick and flexible getting in and out of his breaks. He doesn't play quite as fast as his pro day 40 time and he's not as much of a threat after the catch. But he tracks the deep ball well and he shows good body control downfield. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"James Hudson","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":313,"college":"Cincinnati","college_abbrivation":"CIN","pre_draft":"Hudson is a former defensive lineman who is still perfecting his set and hand placement, but he moves well and flashes some power in his punch in pass protection. He shows good range and is a nasty finisher in the run game. Hudson has shorter arms for an offensive tackle prospect and didn't test well at his pro day. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cameron Sample","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":267,"college":"Tulane","college_abbrivation":"TULN","pre_draft":"Sample has the low center of gravity, size and length to set the edge against the run. He has active hands and flashes an effective inside move rushing the passer. He's versatile enough to kick inside to rush the passer, and he flashed during one-on-ones the week of the Senior Bowl. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Amon-Ra St. Brown","year":2021,"height":72,"weight":197,"college":"USC","college_abbrivation":"USC","pre_draft":"St. Brown has good hands with solid body control, and he wins 50-50 balls even though he doesn't have great size or length. He lacks the second gear to take the top off the coverage and pull away after the catch. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Derrick Barnes","year":2021,"height":72,"weight":238,"college":"Purdue","college_abbrivation":"PUR","pre_draft":"Barnes has good size, long arms and sideline-to-sideline range. He has the burst to spy quarterbacks. He flashes as a pass-rusher and has some upside in coverage. He has average stopping power as a run defender. He has the potential to quickly develop into a core special teams player. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Drew Dalman","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":299,"college":"Stanford","college_abbrivation":"STAN","pre_draft":"Dalman tends to get his hands inside and blocks to the echo of the whistle in the run game. He lacks the power base to consistently generate push. Dalman gets set quickly and does an adequate job of anchoring, but he has very short arms and leans in pass protection. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jabril Cox","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":232,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Cox is instinctive in zone coverage, fluid matching up in man and flashes as a pass-rusher. He's a rangy run-defender with good closing speed. Cox, who transferred from North Dakota State, has good length, but there's room for improvement when it comes to getting off blocks. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Elerson Smith","year":2021,"height":78,"weight":252,"college":"Northern Iowa","college_abbrivation":"UNI","pre_draft":"Smith is lean but has the length and upper-body strength to stack and shed blocks. He's an effective hands fighter who mixes it up and is versatile enough to kick inside as a pass-rusher. Smith flashed the week of the Senior Bowl. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Bobby Brown III","year":2021,"height":76,"weight":321,"college":"Texas A&M","college_abbrivation":"TA&M","pre_draft":"Brown has a great blend of size, length, quickness, foot speed and range. He's strong enough to hold his ground against double teams and has the ability to overpower blockers one-on-one. Brown is a better run-defender, but he has the tools to develop into an effective interior pass-rusher in time. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chris Rumph II","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":244,"college":"Duke","college_abbrivation":"DUKE","pre_draft":"Rumph is built like an off-the-ball linebacker and has experience playing there, but he primarily lined up on the edge in college and probably will play there in certain situations in the NFL. He has good upside as a pass-rusher thanks to his length, burst, bend and closing speed. He's a disruptive run-defender who is at his best slipping blocks. But he'll have a hard time holding his ground at defensive end in the NFL. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kene Nwangwu","year":2021,"height":73,"weight":210,"college":"Iowa State","college_abbrivation":"ISU","pre_draft":"Nwangwu is an explosive kickoff returner with excellent top-end speed, good open-field instincts and some toughness. He runs hard and has some upside as a back, but he didn't play a big role on offense -- 150 career touches -- and he caught just seven passes over the course of his college career. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Rhamondre Stevenson","year":2021,"height":72,"weight":231,"college":"Oklahoma","college_abbrivation":"OU","pre_draft":"Stevenson is a big back who does a good job of waiting for his blocks to develop and has good contact balance. He's a reliable checkdown and an NFL-ready pass blocker. He doesn't have much burst or top-end speed. He averaged 7.2 yards per carry on more than 160 career rushes for the Sooners. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jordan Smith","year":2021,"height":78,"weight":264,"college":"UAB","college_abbrivation":"UAB","pre_draft":"Smith's long arms make it tougher for offensive linemen to get into his frame. He closes better than his pro day 40-yard time would suggest, and he flashes an effective inside move rushing the passer. He needs to get stronger, but he has the length to stack blockers, he chases with good effort and he's a strong wrap-up tackler. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tyler Shelvin","year":2021,"height":74,"weight":350,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Shelvin is a massive interior run-stopper with the strength and low center of gravity to occupy multiple blockers. He has longer arms, shoots his hands and controls blockers. He pushes the pocket but has limited upside as a pass-rusher. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Zech McPhearson","year":2021,"height":71,"weight":191,"college":"Texas Tech","college_abbrivation":"TTU","pre_draft":"McPhearson is an instinctive corner with good body control and top-end speed. He has shorter arms and smaller hands, but he flashes the ability to snatch the ball out of the air. He's a wrap-up tackler with adequate stopping power. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"John Bates","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":250,"college":"Boise State","college_abbrivation":"BSU","pre_draft":"Bates blocks to the echo of the whistle, he's got the frame to cover up defenders in space, and he has upside as an in-line blocker. He's a reliable safety valve in the passing game, but he needs to get stronger. He doesn't separate well and he's not a big-play threat. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Camryn Bynum","year":2021,"height":72,"weight":196,"college":"California","college_abbrivation":"CAL","pre_draft":"Bynum has good size and longer arms but doesn't possess top-end speed. He's at his best in zone coverage due to his instincts. He excels at understanding route combinations. Bynum is an above-average tackler in run support and after the catch. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chuba Hubbard","year":2021,"height":72,"weight":210,"college":"Oklahoma State","college_abbrivation":"OKST","pre_draft":"Hubbard is a patient between-the-tackles runner with good burst through the hole and the speed to pull away when he gets a seam. He's not a punishing power back, but he runs with good forward lean and has good contact balance. He needs to do a better job of taking care of the ball, as he fumbled seven times over the past two seasons. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kylen Granson","year":2021,"height":74,"weight":241,"college":"SMU","college_abbrivation":"SMU","pre_draft":"Granson is an undersized H-back/fullback with the speed to stretch the field and run away from defenders after the catch. He drops too many passes, but his effort is good. He lacks the size and strength to sustain blocks. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dan Moore Jr.","year":2021,"height":78,"weight":311,"college":"Texas A&M","college_abbrivation":"TA&M","pre_draft":"Moore is an effective zone-blocker with an adequate power base in the run game. He is smooth getting set, has longer arms and tends to work his hands inside in pass protection. He gives too much ground at times. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jaelon Darden","year":2021,"height":68,"weight":174,"college":"North Texas","college_abbrivation":"UNT","pre_draft":"Darden is an undersized slot receiver prospect with small hands and short arms. He's explosive with good top-end speed and is a dangerous open-field runner after the catch. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Robert Rochell","year":2021,"height":72,"weight":193,"college":"Central Arkansas","college_abbrivation":"CARK","pre_draft":"Rochell has long arms, quick feet and excellent top-end speed, but he struggled during one-on-ones at the Senior Bowl and missed an opportunity to quiet concerns about the level of competition he faced in college. He has good body control, elevates extremely well and is a playmaker with good ball skills even though he has smaller hands. Rochell is an effective tackler after the catch and when action comes his way in the run game. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tylan Wallace","year":2021,"height":71,"weight":194,"college":"Oklahoma State","college_abbrivation":"OKST","pre_draft":"Wallace is a tough open-field runner who gets north and south and breaks tackles after the catch. He's quick off the line, is a smooth route runner and is instinctive working against zone coverage looks. Wallace is a shorter target with a smaller catching radius, but he has good body control. He's a competitor when the ball is in the air, and he makes some difficult catches. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tommy Togiai","year":2021,"height":74,"weight":296,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Togiai has good quickness and power. He has short arms but does a good job of shooting his hands inside and has outstanding upper-body strength. He's a disruptive pass-rusher who changes directions and closes well for his size. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ian Book","year":2021,"height":72,"weight":211,"college":"Notre Dame","college_abbrivation":"ND","pre_draft":"Book has the pocket presence as well as the quick feet to buy time, especially when the initial play breaks down. He has very good top-end speed and outstanding vision as a runner. Book lacks decisiveness as a passer and accuracy could use more focus. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Janarius Robinson","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":263,"college":"Florida State","college_abbrivation":"FSU","pre_draft":"Robinson is a long defensive end with good size and above-average speed. There's a lot to like about his upside, but the tape and the production don't match up with the talent. His power moves frequently stall out, and he needs to make strides as a hand fighter. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Rashad Weaver","year":2021,"height":76,"weight":259,"college":"Pittsburgh","college_abbrivation":"PITT","pre_draft":"Weaver makes the most of his average arm length by shooting his hands inside and keeping blockers off his frame. He's a powerful pass-rusher who gets off blocks late and is more disruptive than his sack production would suggest. He gets his hands up in passing lanes (nine career deflections). -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Marco Wilson","year":2021,"height":72,"weight":191,"college":"Florida","college_abbrivation":"FLA","pre_draft":"Wilson is explosive with good body control, outstanding top-end speed and excellent leaping ability. He is versatile enough to line up on the inside and the outside. Wilson has short arms and there are times that he fails to make a play on the ball even though he's in good position. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tre Brown","year":2021,"height":70,"weight":185,"college":"Oklahoma","college_abbrivation":"OU","pre_draft":"Brown is a shorter corner with short arms but outstanding top-end speed. He's smooth turning and running. Brown played the vast majority of his snaps on the perimeter, and he's far more physical in coverage than his frame indicates, but he is built like a slot corner and may be a better fit on the inside at the NFL level. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Josh Ball","year":2021,"height":79,"weight":308,"college":"Marshall","college_abbrivation":"MRSH","pre_draft":"Ball is a tall offensive tackle who gets into position and walls off defenders in the run game. He has the long arms to push speed rushers past the pocket and the foot speed to mirror inside moves when his technique is sound. His footwork can be inconsistent and he lunges at times in pass protection. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"D'Ante Smith","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":305,"college":"East Carolina","college_abbrivation":"ECU","pre_draft":"Smith has got the long arms, quickness and foot speed to develop into an effective pass-blocker in time, but effective hand fighters and power rushers give him problems at this point. He has good upside as a zone-blocker and he blocks to the echo of the whistle in the run game. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Buddy Johnson","year":2021,"height":73,"weight":229,"college":"Texas A&M","college_abbrivation":"TA&M","pre_draft":"Johnson is strong for his size and flashes a powerful punch taking on blockers. He chases with good effort and has excellent timed speed. Johnson is light with shorter arms. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jacob Harris","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":211,"college":"UCF","college_abbrivation":"UCF","pre_draft":"Harris has an excellent blend of size, speed and length. His hands are inconsistent, but he's a threat to take the top off the coverage. He's a matchup problem in the red zone. He had seven tackles in 2018 and has good upside as a special teams player. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Royce Newman","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":310,"college":"Ole Miss","college_abbrivation":"MISS","pre_draft":"Newman walls off defenders and is athletic enough to develop into an effective zone blocker at the NFL level. He gets set quickly and is athletic enough to mirror once he's engaged. He has shorter arms for an offensive tackle, which is where he lined up in 2020. He projects best at guard, where he played in 2019. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tyree Gillespie","year":2021,"height":72,"weight":207,"college":"Missouri","college_abbrivation":"MIZ","pre_draft":"Gillespie is a downhill run-defender who packs a punch as a tackler and has the potential to develop into a core special-teams player. He has outstanding timed speed but lacks ideal change-of-direction skills and doesn't show great instincts in zone. He's not a ball hawk or playmaker. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Joshua Kaindoh","year":2021,"height":78,"weight":260,"college":"Florida State","college_abbrivation":"FSU","pre_draft":"Kaindoh has a much higher ceiling as a pass-rusher than his production indicates. He has long arms, has good hands, he's flexible for his size and he ran better than expected at his pro day. He struggles against the run. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Luke Farrell","year":2021,"height":78,"weight":251,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Farrell has a lower ceiling as a pass catcher but he's a strong blocker who is effective in ,pass pro and in the run game. He also provides value on special teams. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jamien Sherwood","year":2021,"height":74,"weight":216,"college":"Auburn","college_abbrivation":"AUB","pre_draft":"Sherwood is a big, strong safety who spent a high percentage of snaps inside the box or working as the overhang covering flexed-out tight ends. He's an above-average run defender with good strength and long arms. He's physical, and his length is an asset in coverage, but he has just marginal top-end speed. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Brevin Jordan","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":247,"college":"Miami","college_abbrivation":"MIAMI","pre_draft":"Jordan has the speed to stretch the field as well as the burst and contact balance to produce after the catch. He has the quickness and physical skills to develop into a good route runner. Jordan is a body catcher and weak blocker. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ta'Quon Graham","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":292,"college":"Texas","college_abbrivation":"TEX","pre_draft":"Graham is a 5-technique with excellent bulk, length and upper-body strength. He's stout setting the edge, but he's slow to get off blocks, and he has limited range. He's a better run-defender and has limited upside as a pass-rusher. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Evan McPherson","year":2021,"height":71,"weight":185,"college":"Florida","college_abbrivation":"FLA","pre_draft":"McPherson is an accurate kicker who connected on 51 of his 60 field goal attempts and 149 of his 150 PATs at Florida. He's not as effective from longer distances. He has excellent leg strength. He connected on a 55-yard field goal against Ole Miss in 2020. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kenneth Gainwell","year":2021,"height":68,"weight":201,"college":"Memphis","college_abbrivation":"MEM","pre_draft":"Gainwell is an excellent receiver who can move around the formation. He separates from coverage, has above-average hands and is dangerous after the catch. He's explosive through the hole, has the foot speed make defenders miss in tight spaces and is fast enough to rip off long runs when he gets a seam. Gainwell is tough for his size and has good contact balance. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Larry Borom","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":322,"college":"Missouri","college_abbrivation":"MIZ","pre_draft":"Borom is a massive right tackle/guard prospect who is strong at the point of attack in the run game. He anchors well and has the big hands to latch onto defenders, but he doesn't change directions well, and speed rushers give him problems. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Caden Sterns","year":2021,"height":72,"weight":202,"college":"Texas","college_abbrivation":"TEX","pre_draft":"Sterns has above-average instincts, longer arms and outstanding top-end speed. He tracks the ball well and has solid ball skills. Sterns has average size, does an adequate job of getting off blocks and is a functional open-field tackler. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tony Fields II","year":2021,"height":72,"weight":222,"college":"West Virginia","college_abbrivation":"WVU","pre_draft":"Fields II is an undersized off-the-ball linebacker with very good range and upside as a special teams player. He gets stuck on blocks, but he does an above average job of slipping blockers and sifting through traffic. He reads the quarterback well and limits production after the catch in coverage. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Michael Carter II","year":2021,"height":70,"weight":184,"college":"Duke","college_abbrivation":"DUKE","pre_draft":"Carter is a versatile defensive back with short arms, excellent speed and good instincts. He's tough and doesn't back down when he's matched up against bigger receivers, but his small frame hinders his ability to compete for 50-50 balls. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jaylon Moore","year":2021,"height":76,"weight":311,"college":"Western Michigan","college_abbrivation":"WMU","pre_draft":"Moore flashes the ability to generate push and has the tools to develop into an effective zone-blocker at the NFL level. He's quick, he has excellent balance and he moves well in pass protecton. He doesn't have ideal length for a tackle, and he overextends at times, so he may be a better fit on the inside in the NFL. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Isaiahh Loudermilk","year":2021,"height":79,"weight":293,"college":"Wisconsin","college_abbrivation":"WISC","pre_draft":"Loudermilk is a 3-4 DE prospect with good size but shorter arms. He's a strong run defender who flashes the ability to get off blocks. He has limited upside as a pass-rusher, but he reads the quarterback and gets his hands up in passing lanes. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ihmir Smith-Marsette","year":2021,"height":73,"weight":181,"college":"Iowa","college_abbrivation":"IOWA","pre_draft":"Smith-Marsette's top-end speed makes him a threat to take the top off coverage, after the catch and in the return game. He catches with his hands and has outstanding body control. He's lean and needs to improve his strength in order to more consistently beat press coverage and come down with 50-50 balls. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Daviyon Nixon","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":313,"college":"Iowa","college_abbrivation":"IOWA","pre_draft":"Nixon is a good run-defender who can shoot gaps and stack blockers. He flashes active hands and closes well for his size, so he has some upside as a pass-rusher. His tape is inconsistent and doesn't always match his talent. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Brenden Jaimes","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":298,"college":"Nebraska","college_abbrivation":"NEB","pre_draft":"Jaimes is an effective zone blocker with good quickness and foot speed. He's tough to shake when he gets his inside, but he needs to play with better body control, and he gives too much ground at times in pass pro. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Shaun Wade","year":2021,"height":73,"weight":196,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Wade is a big corner with long arms, quick feet, solid closing burst and good playing speed. He had a disappointing season after moving outside in 2020 and might be a better fit on the inside or at free safety. Wade is a physical player who gives good effort in run support. His tackling is one of his best traits. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tommy Doyle","year":2021,"height":80,"weight":320,"college":"Miami (OH)","college_abbrivation":"M-OH","pre_draft":"Doyle, who has starting experience on the right and left sides, is explosive with great size and a nasty temperament. He has the long arms, strong punch and foot speed to develop into an above-average pass-blocker. His footwork is inconsistent, and he's vulnerable to speed-to-power. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Noah Gray","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":240,"college":"Duke","college_abbrivation":"DUKE","pre_draft":"Gray is an above average route runner with enough quickness to separate from man coverage and the awareness to locate pockets in zone coverage. He's a natural hands catcher and he ran faster than expected at his pro day. He's a good blocker who fights to stay in position but he's light with shorter arms and he struggles to sustain blocks. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Darrick Forrest","year":2021,"height":72,"weight":206,"college":"Cincinnati","college_abbrivation":"CIN","pre_draft":"Forrest has adequate height with good bulk and above-average top-end speed. He has good instincts, consistently gets an early jump on the ball and shows solid ball skills. He is a good tackler and fills hard in run support. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jamar Johnson","year":2021,"height":72,"weight":205,"college":"Indiana","college_abbrivation":"IU","pre_draft":"Johnson is a versatile defensive back with good balance, quickness and change of direction. He's not a centerfielder, but he plays faster than his timed top-end speed and closes well on tape. He tracks the ball well and is opportunistic. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Shawn Davis","year":2021,"height":71,"weight":202,"college":"Florida","college_abbrivation":"FLA","pre_draft":"Davis is a shorter safety who understands route concepts and keeps good leverage with his pedal and angles. He doesn't catch everything he gets his hands on, but he has good length and he elevates well. He fills hard, takes good angles and packs more of a punch as a run defender than his frame would indicate. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Keith Taylor","year":2021,"height":74,"weight":187,"college":"Washington","college_abbrivation":"WASH","pre_draft":"Taylor is a tall and lean corner with average top-end speed and shorter arms for his frame. He's instinctive with good balance in underneath coverage. He's tough and doesn't shy away from contact, but he's an erratic open-field tackler in run support and after the catch. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Nate Hobbs","year":2021,"height":72,"weight":195,"college":"Illinois","college_abbrivation":"ILL","pre_draft":"Hobbs has average size, quick feet and good top-end speed. He has shorter arms and is not a playmaker in coverage. He's willing to step up in run support and has some experience returning kicks. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Zach Davidson","year":2021,"height":79,"weight":245,"college":"Central Missouri","college_abbrivation":"CEN","pre_draft":"Davidson is a taller tight end with above average speed and he runs away from Division II defenders on tape. He has short arms for his frame but he has the ability to make contested catches downfield. He needs to get stronger as a blocker. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Richard LeCounte","year":2021,"height":71,"weight":196,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"LeCounte is a former high school standout receiver and return specialist with great ball skills. He's a threat with the ball in his hands. His underwhelming pro day workout raises red flags and can't be overlooked, but he has outstanding instincts, longer arms and plays faster on tape. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Garret Wallow","year":2021,"height":74,"weight":220,"college":"TCU","college_abbrivation":"TCU","pre_draft":"Wallow is an undersized off-the-ball linebacker with quick feet and very good speed. He's instinctive, he chases with excellent effort, and he's an effective tackler with impressive closing burst. He shows good awareness in underneath coverage and he's competitive matching up in man. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Daelin Hayes","year":2021,"height":76,"weight":253,"college":"Notre Dame","college_abbrivation":"ND","pre_draft":"Hayes flashes good speed-to-power rushing the passer, and he's effective dropping into underneath coverage. He has a strong lower body and flashes the ability to set the edge against the run, but his pad level needs to be more consistent. Hayes has shorter arms, and he's slow to disengage at times. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Deommodore Lenoir","year":2021,"height":70,"weight":199,"college":"Oregon","college_abbrivation":"ORE","pre_draft":"Lenoir has average size, and he ran better than expected at his pro day. He flashes the ability to catch balls thrown outside his frame, and he has good timing breaking up passes. He misses the occasional tackle, but he's a wiling run defender with good stopping power for his size. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tedarrell Slaton","year":2021,"height":76,"weight":330,"college":"Florida","college_abbrivation":"FLA","pre_draft":"Slaton is a powerful interior run stopper with rare size. He can control the middle of the line of scrimmage when he plays with good pad level. He flashes the ability to push the pocket as a pass-rusher. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Earnest Brown IV","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":270,"college":"Northwestern","college_abbrivation":"NW","pre_draft":"Brown is a versatile defensive lineman with the size and length to set the edge against the run. He flashes the ability to win with quickness and disrupt plays when he kicks inside to defensive tackle. He has active hands and chases the quarterback with good effort, but he has limited upside as an edge pass-rusher. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jason Pinnock","year":2021,"height":72,"weight":200,"college":"Pittsburgh","college_abbrivation":"PITT","pre_draft":"Pinnock has an excellent blend of size, length and top-end speed for a corner. He elevates well, and he tied for the team lead in interceptions with three last year. He flashes in run support and has good upside when it comes to special teams. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"K.J. Britt","year":2021,"height":73,"weight":235,"college":"Auburn","college_abbrivation":"AUB","pre_draft":"Britt is a violent downhill interior run defender who shows the ability to strike and defeat bigger blockers in a phone booth. He has good short-area closing burst and an excellent motor, but he's not a sideline-to-sideline run-defender. Britt is a tenacious pass-rusher who has the ability to run over blockers, but he's not as effective in coverage. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cameron McGrone","year":2021,"height":73,"weight":234,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"McGrone is an off-the-ball linebacker who has an excellent initial burst, attacks gaps and creates a lot of havoc as a run-defender. He has some power at the point of attack but has short arms and gets stuck on too many blocks. He's 20 years old with the range and foot speed to get better in coverage. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Shemar Jean-Charles","year":2021,"height":71,"weight":190,"college":"Appalachian State","college_abbrivation":"APP","pre_draft":"Jean-Charles is a smaller corner with shorter arms and average top-end speed. He does a good job of reading routes, breaking on the ball and breaking up passes in off coverage. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Simi Fehoko","year":2021,"height":76,"weight":222,"college":"Stanford","college_abbrivation":"STAN","pre_draft":"Fehoko is a big target with very good timed speed for his size. He tracks the ball well and he makes over-the-shoulder catches. He flashes the ability to make contested catches but he also drops balls that hit him in the hands. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Talanoa Hufanga","year":2021,"height":72,"weight":199,"college":"USC","college_abbrivation":"USC","pre_draft":"Hufanga is at his best playing close to the line of scrimmage. He's an active run-defender who rallies to the ball and flashes as a pass-rusher. He reads the quarterback and flashes above-average ball skills in coverage but is tight with below-average top-end speed. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cornell Powell","year":2021,"height":72,"weight":204,"college":"Clemson","college_abbrivation":"CLEM","pre_draft":"Powell has good size, bigger hands and longer arms. He tracks the deep ball well and showed very good playing speed at Senior Bowl practices. He's smooth transitioning upfield and is a strong runner after the catch. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Adetokunbo Ogundeji","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":260,"college":"Notre Dame","college_abbrivation":"ND","pre_draft":"Ogundeji is a team captain and high effort pass rusher with excellent length and above average snap anticipation. He's a physical run blocker and powerful tackler who forced six fumbles at Notre Dame. He needs to make strides as a hand fighter and improve his ability to get off blocks. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Avery Williams","year":2021,"height":69,"weight":195,"college":"Boise State","college_abbrivation":"BSU","pre_draft":"Williams is undersized with very short arms, but he's explosive with quick feet and very good top-end speed. He's a dangerous return man who returned six punts for touchdowns and three kickoffs for touchdowns at Boise State. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ben Mason","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":246,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Mason is a traditional fullback who is powerful at the point of attack and does an excellent job of sustaining his blocks. He has the potential to develop into a reliable checkdown, but he doesn't offer much after the catch. He's capable of contributing on special teams. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Nick Niemann","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":234,"college":"Iowa","college_abbrivation":"IOWA","pre_draft":"Niemann turned heads with his outstanding pro day workout. He's an effective tackler who closes well and chases with good effort. He limits production after the catch when he's able to keep everything in front of him. He flashes the ability to carry tight ends down the seam. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Hamsah Nasirildeen","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":215,"college":"Florida State","college_abbrivation":"FSU","pre_draft":"Nasirildeen is a tall, strong safety/outside linebacker hybrid with good bulk, excellent length and above-average playing speed for his frame. He's an aggressive and willing run-defender with the strength to play in the box. His length is an asset in coverage, but he has weak cover skills for a traditional safety prospect. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Frank Darby","year":2021,"height":72,"weight":201,"college":"Arizona State","college_abbrivation":"ASU","pre_draft":"Darby didn't run as well as expected at his pro day, considering he averaged 19.7 yards per catch in college. But he runs well, tracks the ball well and has the body control to win 50-50 balls downfield. Darby makes some tough catches and shows the ability to pluck balls out of the air, but his hands are a little inconsistent. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Joshuah Bledsoe","year":2021,"height":71,"weight":204,"college":"Missouri","college_abbrivation":"MIZ","pre_draft":"Bledsoe is a willing run defender and has good upside as a special teams player. He has adequate size with good playing speed and he's at his best in coverage when he's covering the deep half of the field. He does a solid job of breaking up passes but he doesn't have natural hands. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Marlon Tuipulotu","year":2021,"height":74,"weight":307,"college":"USC","college_abbrivation":"USC","pre_draft":"Tuipulotu is an effective run-defender with the upper-body strength to stack and shed blockers. He tracks the ball well and his motor jumps out at times. Tuipulotu is not a polished hand fighter, and he has average change of direction. He also stalls out too much rushing the passer. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Trey Hill","year":2021,"height":76,"weight":319,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Hill is a strong run-blocker who is versatile enough to play center or guard. He lacks change-of-direction quickness, but he works his hands inside and fights to stay in front of his assignments in pass protection. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tarron Jackson","year":2021,"height":74,"weight":254,"college":"Coastal Carolina","college_abbrivation":"CCU","pre_draft":"Jackson is strong enough to set the edge against the run and can also disrupt plays in the backfield. He doesn't bend well for an edge rusher, so quarterbacks have some success eluding him, but he chases with great effort and he's got upside as an interior pass rusher. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Quinton Bohanna","year":2021,"height":76,"weight":327,"college":"Kentucky","college_abbrivation":"UK","pre_draft":"Bohanna is a colossal nose tackle with the ability to stack and shed blockers and the size and strength to occupy double teams, even though he plays a little high. He's a relatively one-dimensional power rusher who should come off the field on obvious passing downs. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Deonte Brown","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":344,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Brown is a wide-bodied guard and powerful drive blocker who excels in a phone booth and looks to bury his opponent in the run game. He has a powerful punch and rarely gives ground in pass protection. Brown struggles to get into position at the second level in the run game and lacks the lateral agility to mirror in pass protection.  -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Elijah Mitchell","year":2021,"height":70,"weight":201,"college":"Louisiana","college_abbrivation":"UL","pre_draft":"Mitchell is an efficient runner with good instincts and burst through the hole. He doesn't play quite as fast as his outstanding timed speed but is a threat to go the distance when he gets a seam. He has above-average ball skills, experience lining up wide and flashes after the catch. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Roy Lopez","year":2021,"height":74,"weight":304,"college":"Arizona","college_abbrivation":"ARIZ","pre_draft":"Lopez has the low center of gravity and core strength to hold his ground one-on-one as a run defender. He has outstanding upper-body strength and chases with good effort rushing the passer. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Gary Brightwell","year":2021,"height":71,"weight":218,"college":"Arizona","college_abbrivation":"ARIZ","pre_draft":"Brightwell is patient with adequate burst through the hole, and he has good contact balance. He's a reliable checkdown with good open-field instincts after the catch, and he's a solid pass blocker. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"William Sherman","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":304,"college":"Colorado","college_abbrivation":"COLO","pre_draft":"Sherman has enough length, size and foot speed to develop into a valuable No. 3 swing tackle who provides depth on both sides. He flashes the ability to generate push and has some upside as a zone blocker. He gets set quickly and moves well, but his technique is inconsistent in pass pro. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Larry Rountree III","year":2021,"height":71,"weight":211,"college":"Missouri","college_abbrivation":"MIZ","pre_draft":"Rountree is a downhill runner with average size and above average contact balance. He's quicker on tape than his pro day testing would suggest but he's not a home run threat. He also tends to be impatient and open up before his blocks are set. He's willing to step up and he's competitive in pass protection. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jaylen Twyman","year":2021,"height":74,"weight":301,"college":"Pittsburgh","college_abbrivation":"PITT","pre_draft":"Twyman is a disruptive 3-technique with a quick first step and active hands. He stalls out at times, and there's room for improvement when it comes to counterpunching, but he has the burst, outstanding upper-body strength and enough foot speed to develop into an effective pass-rusher. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Brandin Echols","year":2021,"height":70,"weight":179,"college":"Kentucky","college_abbrivation":"UK","pre_draft":"Echols is an undersized corner with short arms, quick feet, excellent burst and outstanding top-end speed. He moved from receiver to corner in junior college, but he's not a natural hands catcher or playmaker. He's an adequate tackler for the position. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Rodarius Williams","year":2021,"height":72,"weight":189,"college":"Oklahoma State","college_abbrivation":"OKST","pre_draft":"Williams has the balance and toughness to make it hard for receivers to get off the line and into their routes. He's fast enough to run with most receivers, but his frame raises concern about his ability to win 50-50 balls downfield. He's an effective tackler and doesn't shy away when action comes to him. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chris Evans","year":2021,"height":71,"weight":211,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Evans hasn't played much football the past two seasons but the tape and talent are better than the production. He's an instinctive between-the-tackles runner with quick feet and good burst through the hole. He's a natural hands catcher and he's a shifty open-field runner after the catch. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Marquez Stevenson","year":2021,"height":70,"weight":180,"college":"Houston","college_abbrivation":"HOU","pre_draft":"Stevenson is a big-play receiver and kickoff returner with the second gear to get behind the coverage and pull away when he gets a seam. He's not a polished route runner at this point, but he has great upside. His hands are inconsistent, and his frame hinders his ability to win 50-50 balls. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Shi Smith","year":2021,"height":70,"weight":186,"college":"South Carolina","college_abbrivation":"SC","pre_draft":"Smith is an above-average route runner with the burst to separate underneath and the awareness to settle into pockets working against zone looks. He's a smaller target, but he is a hands catcher who makes plays over the middle and some highlight-reel catches. Smith is smooth with good burst knifing upfield, and he can make the first defender miss after the catch. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Racey McMath","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":211,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"McMath has a good combination of height, weight and speed. He was a core special teams contributor at LSU, and he should make an immediate impact on special teams in the NFL. He's a work in progress as a route runner and is not as much of a threat after the catch, but he's tough working the middle of the field and tracks the deep ball well. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Landon Young","year":2021,"height":78,"weight":310,"college":"Kentucky","college_abbrivation":"UK","pre_draft":"Young is quick enough to get into position and big enough to wall off defenders, but he lacks the power to regularly move defenders off the ball in run game. He has adequate arm length and excellent upper-body strength. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jonathan Marshall","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":310,"college":"Arkansas","college_abbrivation":"ARK","pre_draft":"Marshall is quick with outstanding upper-body strength and excellent timed speed. He has good size and gets good initial pop, but he has shorter arms, gets stuck on blocks and gives ground. He needs to develop his array of pass-rush moves. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Stone Forsythe","year":2021,"height":80,"weight":307,"college":"Florida","college_abbrivation":"FLA","pre_draft":"Forsythe has the body control to stay in front and the length to keep defenders off his frame in pass pro. He's quick and athletic enough to get into position, but there's room for improvement when it comes to sustaining blocks in the run game. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jalen Camp","year":2021,"height":74,"weight":220,"college":"Georgia Tech","college_abbrivation":"GT","pre_draft":"Camp has excellent bulk, length and top-end speed. He's a big-play threat who has good hands and averaged 16.8 yards per catch at Georgia Tech. He's a developing route runner with the agility to improve his ability to separate. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Victor Dimukeje","year":2021,"height":74,"weight":262,"college":"Duke","college_abbrivation":"DUKE","pre_draft":"Dimukeje has the upper-body strength and build to set the edge against the run when he beats blockers off the ball. He flashes good power, and he consistently overpowers tight ends rushing the passer. There's room to improve as a hand fighter. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Demetric Felton","year":2021,"height":69,"weight":189,"college":"UCLA","college_abbrivation":"UCLA","pre_draft":"Felton is a versatile weapon who lined up at running back and receiver in addition to returning kicks at UCLA. He impressed with his route running the week of the Senior Bowl, and he's an above-average,open-field runner. But Felton is undersized with below-average top-end speed and shorter arms for a receiver. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Damar Hamlin","year":2021,"height":73,"weight":200,"college":"Pittsburgh","college_abbrivation":"PITT","pre_draft":"Hamlin, an instinctive safety with long arms, is at his best keeping everything in front of him and limiting production after the catch. He's opportunistic and competitive at the catch point. He's a tough run-defender with good stopping power, and he has some upside on special teams. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Rachad Wildgoose","year":2021,"height":70,"weight":191,"college":"Wisconsin","college_abbrivation":"WISC","pre_draft":"Wildgoose has some upside as a press corner and is versatile enough to play on the inside or the outside. He's competitive at the catch point and does a good job of playing through receivers' hands before they can complete the catch. Wildgoose plays with an edge, but he's too physical at times. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cole Van Lanen","year":2021,"height":76,"weight":305,"college":"Wisconsin","college_abbrivation":"WISC","pre_draft":"Van Lanen is quick enough to get into position and flashes the ability to generate push in the run game. He tends to get his hands inside and lock out in pass pro. He's a top-heavy waist bender with shorter arms for an offensive tackle, and he may be a better fit on the inside in the NFL. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Brady Breeze","year":2021,"height":72,"weight":197,"college":"Oregon","college_abbrivation":"ORE","pre_draft":"Breeze is an undersized safety with shorter arms and good speed. He tracks the ball well, he has the body control to adjust in the air, and he flashes the ability to pluck the ball out of the air. He's not a violent striker, but he made strides as a tackler in 2019, and he has the potential to develop into a core special-teams player. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Quincy Roche","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":245,"college":"Miami","college_abbrivation":"MIAMI","pre_draft":"Roche has active hands, does a great job of setting up offensive linemen and closes well. He's a better pass rusher than run defender. He's tough and flashes the ability to stack blockers. But he's lean, has shorter arms and gives ground too often. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Khalil Herbert","year":2021,"height":69,"weight":210,"college":"Virginia Tech","college_abbrivation":"VT","pre_draft":"Herbert is a patient, instinctive runner with a low center of gravity and good contact balance. He has good burst through the hole and ran better than expected at his pro day. He's a small target with smaller hands and his receiving production was pedestrian in college, but catches the ball well when given the opportunity. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Sam Ehlinger","year":2021,"height":73,"weight":220,"college":"Texas","college_abbrivation":"TEX","pre_draft":"Ehlinger is a shorter quarterback and strong leader with an over-the-top delivery, average release quickness and adequate arm strength. He does a good job with his pre-snap reads and knows where he wants to go with the ball. He has good pocket presence; he's fearless; and he does a fine job of climbing the pocket. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Seth Williams","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":211,"college":"Auburn","college_abbrivation":"AUB","pre_draft":"Williams is a bigger wide receiver with long arms and he flashes the ability to make acrobatic catches. He's a strong runner after the catch. He looked quicker after slimming down in 2020 but he struggles to get off press and he needs to continue to make strides as a route runner. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Isaiah McDuffie","year":2021,"height":73,"weight":227,"college":"Boston College","college_abbrivation":"BC","pre_draft":"McDuffie is an undersized linebacker who chases with great effort and has good upside as a special-teams player. He's a relentless pass-rusher who flashes the ability to slip blocks. He doesn't have great change of direction and gets grabby in coverage. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dazz Newsome","year":2021,"height":70,"weight":190,"college":"North Carolina","college_abbrivation":"UNC","pre_draft":"Newsome isn't particularly fast, but he's a silky-smooth runner with good open-field instincts. He's a body catcher who needs to do a better job of plucking on the run, considering his greatest strength is his ability to create yards after the catch. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Thomas Fletcher","year":2021,"height":73,"weight":235,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Fletcher is an accurate snapper who started every game of his college career. He's on the smaller side with average top-end speed. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tay Gowan","year":2021,"height":73,"weight":186,"college":"UCF","college_abbrivation":"UCF","pre_draft":"Gowan is a tall and lean corner with good top-end speed and adequate length. His technique is inconsistent and he needs to get stronger, but he has good upside as a press corner. He flashes above-average ball skills. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"JaCoby Stevens","year":2021,"height":73,"weight":212,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Stevens is a hybrid linebacker/safety who lines up in the box, walks up on the edge, plays over the slot and lines up deep. He reads the quarterback in underneath zone, and he's got the length, range and instincts to cover a deep half. He's an effective wrap-up tackler. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Camaron Cheeseman","year":2021,"height":76,"weight":230,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Cheeseman is a consistent snapper who gets good velocity on his snaps. He has average size to go with average top-end speed. He finished his college career with one tackle. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Trey Smith","year":2021,"height":78,"weight":321,"college":"Tennessee","college_abbrivation":"TENN","pre_draft":"Smith is a big guard and explosive run-blocker who plays with a nasty disposition and has the ability to blow defenders off the ball. He doesn't have great change of direction, but he has the size, length and upper-body strength to compete in pass protection. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Israel Mukuamu","year":2021,"height":76,"weight":212,"college":"South Carolina","college_abbrivation":"SC","pre_draft":"Mukuamu is a versatile defensive back with rare size and length. He matches up well with fast tight ends and bigger outside receivers, but he's stiff, and receivers have success shaking him at the top of routes when he doesn't get his hands on them. He has a wide catch radius and he flashes the ability to make highlight interceptions. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Thomas Graham Jr.","year":2021,"height":70,"weight":192,"college":"Oregon","college_abbrivation":"ORE","pre_draft":"Graham is smooth, with good balance matching up underneath. He has average top-end speed, and his frame puts him at a disadvantage competing for 50-50 balls downfield. He's willing to step up in run support, and he tends to get the ball carrier on the ground. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Mike Strachan","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":226,"college":"Charleston (WV)","college_abbrivation":"UNI","pre_draft":"Strachan has the size, strength and top-end speed to quickly develop into a vertical threat in the NFL. He has big hands and long arms. He is not a polished route runner. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jimmy Morrissey","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":303,"college":"Pittsburgh","college_abbrivation":"PITT","pre_draft":"Morrissey is at his best combo-blocking up to the second level in the run game. He gets set quickly and shoots his hands inside, but he has some problems staying in front when he doesn't win with his hands in pass pro. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Larnel Coleman","year":2021,"height":78,"weight":315,"college":"Massachusetts","college_abbrivation":"MASS","pre_draft":"Coleman has adequate size, outstanding length and starting experience at both tackle spots. He has the foot speed to seal front side defenders and cut off backside defenders. He has good upside, but his hand placement is inconsistent and he gives too much ground at times in pass pro. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Phil Hoskins","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":315,"college":"Kentucky","college_abbrivation":"UK","pre_draft":"Hoskins has good size and long arms. He has the first-step quickness to shoot gaps and disrupt plays in the backfield. He's quicker than fast, and he has room to grow as a hand fighter rushing the passer. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jake Funk","year":2021,"height":70,"weight":205,"college":"Maryland","college_abbrivation":"MD","pre_draft":"Funk stood out in Maryland's win over Minnesota last year. He ran better than expected at his pro day. He's tough and runs behind his pads. He doesn't have a lot of receptions, but he looks like he's a natural pass catcher given the chance. He's a solid pass blocker. He should be a core special teams player. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Patrick Johnson","year":2021,"height":74,"weight":240,"college":"Tulane","college_abbrivation":"TULN","pre_draft":"Johnson is strong for his size and shows the ability to stack tight ends even though he has shorter arms. He chases with good effort and closes well in pursuit. He's an effective hand fighter with good closing speed rushing the passer. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Wyatt Hubert","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":258,"college":"Kansas State","college_abbrivation":"KSU","pre_draft":"Hubert has experience lining up in a two-point stance, playing with his hand in the dirt and reducing inside. He's a disruptive run defender at his best slipping blocks and shooting gaps. He's strong enough to set the edge, he has active hands, and he does a nice job of setting up his inside move rushing the passer. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jack Anderson","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":314,"college":"Texas Tech","college_abbrivation":"TTU","pre_draft":"Anderson is a fundamentally sound run blocker who gets into position and covers his assignments. He doesn't have great change of direction, but his punch, hand placement and effort tend to bail him out in pass pro. Playing at center the week of the Senior Bowl, his play improved as the week progressed. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kary Vincent Jr.","year":2021,"height":70,"weight":185,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Vincent is an undersized man-to-man slot corner with quick feet and outstanding top-end speed. His frame and shorter arms hinder his ability to compete for 50-50 balls, but he has good overall ball skills and picked off four passes in 2019. He's an inconsistent tackler who takes too long to get off blocks defending the run. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Matt Farniok","year":2021,"height":78,"weight":330,"college":"Nebraska","college_abbrivation":"NEB","pre_draft":"Farniok is quick, with good size and length. He's one of 13 two-time captains at Nebraska, and he's a versatile player with starts at center, guard and tackle. He's a better run blocker than pass blocker. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jonathon Cooper","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":253,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Cooper has active hands and chases the quarterback with great effort. He's undersized with short arms, but he's a tough run defender with the upper-body strength to stack blockers and sets the edge. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"William Bradley-King","year":2021,"height":76,"weight":252,"college":"Baylor","college_abbrivation":"BAY","pre_draft":"Bradley-King is light but he plays with good pad level, keeps his hands inside and has the upper body strength to fight off blockers. He has good length and he does an above average job of getting off blocks. He wins with his hands and flashes an effective inside move rushing the passer. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Mark Webb","year":2021,"height":74,"weight":207,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Webb has good size, long arms and adequate top-end speed. He's an aggressive run-stopper with the strength to play in the box, but his angles are inconsistent and he's an erratic open-field tackler. He's not a playmaker and picked off just one pass at Georgia. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tre Nixon","year":2021,"height":72,"weight":187,"college":"UCF","college_abbrivation":"UCF","pre_draft":"Nixon has the burst and change of direction to develop into a good route runner. He has the top-end speed to threaten downfield and pick up yards after the catch when he gets a seam. He shows the ability to extend and pluck the ball out of the air, but his hands are inconsistent. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"James Wiggins","year":2021,"height":71,"weight":209,"college":"Cincinnati","college_abbrivation":"CIN","pre_draft":"Wiggins has good size, is explosive and ran faster than expected at his pro day. He has shorter arms, but he tracks the ball well, he elevates and he picked off four passes in 2018. He is an average run-defender with room to improve when it comes to getting off blocks. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Gerrid Doaks","year":2021,"height":72,"weight":230,"college":"Cincinnati","college_abbrivation":"CIN","pre_draft":"Doaks is a big back with good burst through the hole and good contact balance. He rushed for seven touchdowns in nine games last year. He doesn't have a second gear and he's not much of a big-play threat. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tre Norwood","year":2021,"height":72,"weight":192,"college":"Oklahoma","college_abbrivation":"OU","pre_draft":"Norwood picked off five passes in the final six games of the 2020 season. He takes good angles to the ball and plays faster than his timed speed. He is an undersized safety with short arms and needs to do a better job of getting off blocks in run support. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Shaka Toney","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":242,"college":"Penn State","college_abbrivation":"PSU","pre_draft":"Toney is an undersized edge-defender who needs to win with quickness when teams run at him. He chases with good effort and makes some plays in pursuit. He's an effective hands fighter and a polished pass-rusher who flashes an effective inside move and looks to strip the ball when he gets to the quarterback. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Michal Menet","year":2021,"height":76,"weight":301,"college":"Penn State","college_abbrivation":"PSU","pre_draft":"Menet is a two-time team captain who covers his assignment and is effective combo-blocking up to the second level in the run game. He fights to get his hands inside and he does an adequate job of anchoring, but he's got very short arms and he doesn't mirror well in pass pro. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Will Fries","year":2021,"height":78,"weight":309,"college":"Penn State","college_abbrivation":"PSU","pre_draft":"Fries is a versatile offensive lineman with starting experience at both guard and both tackle spots. He gets into position and battles to sustain in the run game. He tends to get his hands inside, but he anchors well in pass pro. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ben Skowronek","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":220,"college":"Notre Dame","college_abbrivation":"ND","pre_draft":"Skowronek is a big receiver with the frame, long arms and big hands to make contested catches. He's a smooth route runner who creates late separation with his size but isn't explosive getting in and out of breaks. He has below-average top-end speed. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Khyiris Tonga","year":2021,"height":74,"weight":325,"college":"BYU","college_abbrivation":"BYU","pre_draft":"Tonga is a big nose tackle with excellent upper-body strength and good quickness for his size. He's strong enough to occupy double-teams when he stays low, but his pads tend to rise, and he needs to be more consistent in this area. He flashes the ability to collapse the pocket, and he gets his hands up in passing lanes. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chris Wilcox","year":2021,"height":74,"weight":198,"college":"BYU","college_abbrivation":"BYU","pre_draft":"Wilcox is a big corner with excellent speed and good length. He has the potential to develop into an effective press corner He's an above-average tackler and wiling run defender. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chris Garrett","year":2021,"height":76,"weight":250,"college":"Concordia-St. Paul","college_abbrivation":"CON","pre_draft":"Garrett recorded 30.5 sacks over his last two seasons and set the NCAA Division II record for career forced fumbles with 15 despite playing just three seasons. He's a rangy run defender who closes well and chases with excellent effort. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Marquiss Spencer","year":2021,"height":76,"weight":301,"college":"Mississippi State","college_abbrivation":"MSST","pre_draft":"Spencer is a 3-4 defensive end prospect with the length and strength to set the edge against the run. He has average closing speed and is more of a threat to get to the quarterback when he kicks inside than he is rushing off the edge. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Pressley Harvin III","year":2021,"height":71,"weight":263,"college":"Georgia Tech","college_abbrivation":"GT","pre_draft":"Harvin led the nation in addition to setting Georgia Tech and Atlantic Coast Conference records with a 48.0-yard punting average in 2020. He has a unique body type considering that he is 3 inches shorter and 52 pounds heavier than the five-year combine average for punters. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kawaan Baker","year":2021,"height":73,"weight":215,"college":"South Alabama","college_abbrivation":"USA","pre_draft":"Baker has good size, longer arms, big hands and very good speed. He's a vertical threat and flashes after the catch. He shows some ability to make contested catches, but he needs to be a little more consistent. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kylin Hill","year":2021,"height":71,"weight":214,"college":"Mississippi State","college_abbrivation":"MSST","pre_draft":"Hill's contact balance, effort and foot speed make it tough to bring him down to the ground. He is quick through the hole, but his top-end speed doesn't make him much of a threat to pull away when he gets a seam. He tracks the ball well and he has solid ball skills for a back. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jermar Jefferson","year":2021,"height":70,"weight":206,"college":"Oregon State","college_abbrivation":"ORST","pre_draft":"Jefferson is an efficient back who follows his blocks, has good balance and lowers his shoulder to finish runs. He's a reliable checkdown and he's willing to step up in pass protection, but he's not much of a threat after the catch. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dax Milne","year":2021,"height":73,"weight":193,"college":"BYU","college_abbrivation":"BYU","pre_draft":"Milne is a savvy route runner with average burst and a good feel for how to attack zone looks. He has the toughness to make plays in traffic over the middle, and while he traps some passes, he tends to extend his hands and snatch the ball out of the air. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Grant Stuard","year":2021,"height":72,"weight":225,"college":"Houston","college_abbrivation":"HOU","pre_draft":"Stuard is an undersized, off-the-ball linebacker and effective tackler with good speed and an exceptional motor. He's an instinctive run-defender who does an above-average job of sifting through traffic but has shorter arms and gets stuck on blocks. He's better suited to play zone than he is matching up in man. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Travon Walker","year":2022,"height":77,"weight":272,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Walker is an EDGE defender with an excellent combination of height, bulk, length and straight-line speed. His pass rush is built on strength and explosion. If he can develop smoother counter moves and unlock his potential as a pass-rusher, he'll improve his sack numbers. As a run defender, Walker is a strong tackler with the long arms to lock out and locate the ball. He also has great versatility, as he lined up at defensive end 298 times, defensive tackle 184 times and linebacker 93 times in 2021, according to ESPN Stats & Information. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Kwity Paye","post_draft":"Walker's versatility makes him an excellent fit for first-year coordinator Mike Caldwell's multiple front defense. His upside as a pass-rusher should give the Jaguars' rush a much-needed boost. His ability to line up anywhere along the defensive front and drop on passing downs will make it easier for Caldwell to mask from where he's bringing pressure and who is dropping into coverage. It'll also help Caldwell create favorable pass rush matchups. Jacksonville's defense was tied for 27th in sacks last season (32 sacks) despite blitzing at the fifth-highest rate in NFL and needed someone to complement 2019 first round pick Josh Allen. -- MuenchProjected Year 1 impact: Day 1 starter. With Josh Allen as the team's only feared edge rusher, Travon Walker steps into a situation where he can contribute from day one and likely can be a double digit sack type of player right away from multiple spots. -- Jordan Reid"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Aidan Hutchinson","year":2022,"height":79,"weight":260,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Hutchinson is a notch below elite in terms of physical traits, but his preparation, attention to detail and relentless motor make him special. He's the most technically efficient pass-rusher in the class, syncing his feet and hands exceptionally well, and he always has a pass-rush plan. Hutchinson knows opponents' weaknesses and attacks them. His inside move is fantastic, and he knows how to work the edges of offensive tackles. He shows up in nearly every big game. He's a tone-setter and a plug-and-play high-level starter as a rookie. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Jared Allen","post_draft":"Hutchinson is a dream fit in the Lions' 4-3 defensive scheme run by coordinator Aaron Glenn. He'll immediately line up as a starter, most likely at right defensive end, and move Charles Harris to a rotational pass-rusher role. As aggressive as Glenn wants his defense to be in coverage, Hutchinson's ability to play all three downs and get to the quarterback right out of the gate makes him Detroit's perfect draft fit. -- MillerProjected Year 1 impact: Rookie of the Year candidate. Hutchinson is the top draftee on our board and an NFL-ready three-down player who can get after the quarterback, so he's got a good chance to be DROY. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Derek Stingley Jr.","year":2022,"height":72,"weight":190,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Stingley is a physical press corner with great speed who has the ability to locate the ball when he's in phase with the receiver. He's a smooth mover with the oily hips, balance and awareness to pattern match underneath. Stingley is an unreliable run defender who gets stuck on blocks, takes poor angles and misses too many tackles. He has played just 10 games over the past two seasons. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Marshon Lattimore","post_draft":"Houston is a team that lacks talent all over and Stingley gives them a true CB1. The question with Stingley isn't his ability, it's his availability. If he can return to his 2019 form after missing 13 games over the past two seasons, Stingley has a chance to quickly turn into one of the best corners in the NFL. Lovie Smith is notorious for playing a Cover 2 scheme, which makes the fit from a scheme standpoint questionable. Stingley is more of a man-to-man corner. -- Jordan ReidProjected Year 1 impact: Day 1 starter. Stingley is a lockdown cornerback with elite speed and a playmaking mentality. Going back to 2019, he was the best cornerback in college football and we believe he can get back to that level now that he's healthy. The Texans are desperate for their version of Stephon Gilmore, and Lovie Smith gets his CB1. -- Miller"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ahmad Gardner","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":190,"college":"Cincinnati","college_abbrivation":"CIN","pre_draft":"Gardner is the best press-man cornerback in this class because of his outstanding combination of instincts, length, body control, burst, top-end speed and ball skills. He makes it tough for receivers to get off the line and smothers them underneath. Gardner can be a bit too physical at times and will need to adjust to NFL rules beyond five yards. He's lean and needs to get stronger, but he is willing to step up in run support. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Richard Sherman","post_draft":"The Jets allowed the third-worst completion percentage in the NFL (68%), gave up 73 pass plays that gained at least 20 yards and finished the season ranked 30th in passing yards allowed per game last season. Bryce Hall flashed last year, and they signed D.J. Reed, but they need a true No. 1 corner. Gardner gives defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich a corner who can shut down one side of the field. Plus he's the playmaker the Jets need considering they intercepted just seven balls (tied for second fewest in the league) last season. -- MuenchProjected Year 1 impact: Rookie of the Year candidate. Sauce Gardner is ready to step in right away into a secondary that needs a lot of help and immediately become a starter for a team that desperately needs a lockdown corner. -- Jordan Reid"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kayvon Thibodeaux","year":2022,"height":76,"weight":254,"college":"Oregon","college_abbrivation":"ORE","pre_draft":"Thibodeaux has the explosive first step to get into the pads of offensive linemen and the quick hands to prevent blockers from latching onto his frame. His swipe and push-pull moves are extremely effective. He stacks blockers, locates the ball and sheds in time to make plays as a run defender. Thibodeaux is an excellent tackler with the burst to make plays in the backfield and closing speed to make plays chasing from the backside. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Danielle Hunter","post_draft":"Thibodeaux's speed off the edge and his overall pass-rushing traits are exactly what defensive coordinator Wink Martindale wants in his hybrid defense. Thibodeaux is a complete pass-rusher and will give the Giants a real threat at the outside linebacker/defensive end spot. -- MillerProjected Year 1 impact: Day 1 starter. Thibodeaux immediately steps in as the starter opposite 2021 second round pick Azeez Ojulari. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ikem Ekwonu","year":2022,"height":76,"weight":310,"college":"NC State","college_abbrivation":"NCST","pre_draft":"Ekwonu is an aggressive run blocker with the power to knock defenders off the ball and drive them into the ground. In pass protection, he's extremely long and jolts rushers with his powerful punch. His pancake reel is outrageous. He sometimes over sets and needs be more patient, but he has the foot speed, length and strength to quickly develop into an effective starting tackle at the NFL level. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Tristan Wirfs","post_draft":"Even though the Panthers drafted Brady Christensen a season ago in the second round, Ikem Ekwonu gives the team a Day 1 starting left tackle. Paired with Taylor Moton, the two give the Panthers a formidable duo. The best run blocker in the draft, Ekwonu solidifies Carolina's blind side. -- Jordan ReidProjected Year 1 impact: Day 1 starter. The Panthers' offensive line needed big-time attention opposite star right tackle Taylor Moton and Ikem Ekwonu brings an immediate impact at left tackle. A highly intelligent offensive lineman who will dominate from Day 1 in the run game and who has the power, agility and balance to become a great pass protector. -- Miller"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Evan Neal","year":2022,"height":80,"weight":337,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Neal is a dominant run blocker who overpowers defenders when he latches on and drives his legs. He has excellent first-step quickness for his size and shows good range as a zone blocker and when climbing to the second level. Neal doesn't have elite mirror quickness, but his wide frame makes it tough to get around him and he gives zero ground to bull rushers. He has started at both tackle positions and left guard in college. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Jordan Mailata","post_draft":"The Giants struggled in pass protection last year, quarterback Daniel Jones has yet to play in all 16 games of a season, Matthew Peart is coming off an ACL tear and 34-year-old Nate Solder is a free agent. So yeah right tackle is one of the Giants' most pressing needs. Neal played left tackle last year and right tackle in 2020. He's got the skillset to quickly develop into an effective edge protector, and he should help improve a run offense that ranked 24th in rushing yards per game last year. -- MuenchProjected Year 1 impact: Day 1 starter. With Peart tearing his ACL down the back stretch of last season, Neal is a plug and play right tackle opposite Andrew Thomas. -- Jordan Reid"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Drake London","year":2022,"height":76,"weight":219,"college":"USC","college_abbrivation":"USC","pre_draft":"London is an elite red-zone target (and former basketball standout) who excels at making contested catches thanks to his ability to box out and contort his body while adjusting in the air. He's smooth getting out of breaks and excels at finding pockets in zone looks. London breaks tackles and flashes quick feet after the catch. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Mike Evans","post_draft":"London can be the AJ Brown in Arthur Smith's offense now that it has moved to Atlanta. He will dominate on slant routes and also give quarterback Marcus Mariota an elite jump ball target in the red zone. He'll enter the offense as the team's WR1. -- MillerProjected Year 1 impact: Day 1 starter. With Calvin Ridley suspended for the year, London projects as WR1 for the Falcons and could be in the mix for Offensive Rookie of the year if Mariota plays well. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Charles Cross","year":2022,"height":77,"weight":307,"college":"Mississippi State","college_abbrivation":"MSST","pre_draft":"Cross is a two-year starter who is still developing as a pass blocker, but he's a natural knee bender. His mirror-and-slide agility is outstanding, and he has the length to keep edge rushers off his frame. As a run blocker, he fits best in a zone-heavy scheme where he can use his foot speed and length to reach and seal defensive linemen. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Terron Armstead","post_draft":"The most polished pass protector in this year's crop of offensive tackles, Cross is a natural. He'll need to improve his run blocking, but for a team that allowed the highest pressure percentage in the league a year ago, Cross will be a welcome addition at left tackle in Seattle. From a run game perspective, Cross is a different variation than what they have liked in the past. -- Jordan ReidProjected Year 1 impact: Day 1 starter. The Seahawks finally invest in a young left tackle and get an excellent pass protector in Cross. His agility, length, balance, and football IQ in the passing game make him the perfect blindside protector for whomever is the quarterback in Seattle this season. -- Miller"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Garrett Wilson","year":2022,"height":72,"weight":183,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Wilson is a big-play threat with the top-level acceleration and speed to take the top off the coverage and score after the catch. His elite trait is body control. He excels at making late adjustments to the ball and makes extremely difficult contested catches because of his ability to contort his body and his hand-eye coordination. Wilson is still developing, but he has the suddenness getting in and out of breaks to run any route. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Robert Woods","post_draft":"2021 second round pick Elijah Moore appears to have a bright future, but Corey Davis is coming off a season-ending injury, and the Jets need to surround quarterback Zach Wilson with weapons to unlock his potential. Garrett Wilson's ability to separate and make tough catches is just what the doctor ordered. -- MuenchProjected Year 1 impact: Rookie of the Year candidate. The Wilson-to-Wilson connection comes to fruition as the Jets get the best wide receiver in the draft and a go-to target for their young franchise quarterback. -- Jordan Reid"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chris Olave","year":2022,"height":72,"weight":187,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Olave is a silky smooth route runner who drops his weight and accelerates out of breaks. He explodes off the line, has outstanding top-end speed and excels at creating separation vertically. He has soft hands and attacks the ball away from his frame. Olave is seamless transitioning upfield when plucking on the run. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Terry McLaurin","post_draft":"The Saints trade up to secure a very Ohio State wide receiver room. Olave's deep speed and ball tracking ability make him an ideal candidate opposite Michael Thomas and his physical underneath route running. Olave's downfield ability is a great matchup with Jameis Winston's strong arm. -- MillerProjected Year 1 impact: Day 1 starter. Olave looks to be as the Saints' No. 2 receiver if Michael Thomas returns from the ankle injury that forced him to miss last year. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jameson Williams","year":2022,"height":74,"weight":179,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Williams is a lean receiver with elite speed, making him a threat to get behind the coverage and run away from pursuit after the catch. He's developing the nuances of his route running but still separates due to his acceleration and natural feel for tempo. He's a dangerous kickoff returner and outstanding gunner in punt coverage. He tore his ACL in the national title game in January. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Odell Beckham Jr.","post_draft":"The Lions continue to build up their offensive core by trading up to get Jameson Williams. He's now paired with Amon-Ra St. Brown, T.J. Hockenson and D.J. Chark to give Jared Goff a dynamic set of weapons on the perimeter. With a roster that's still in the early stages of a rebuild, the Lions are afforded patience with Williams as he recovers from a torn ACL. -- Jordan ReidProjected Year 1 impact: Day 1 starter. The Lions now have a pair of very good offensive tackles, a star tight end, and add the best YAC receiver in the entire draft. Williams will miss part of the season recovering from a torn ACL, but once he's on the field he'll be electric and has future All Pro talent. -- Miller"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jordan Davis","year":2022,"height":78,"weight":341,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"At 341 pounds, Davis is a massive nose tackle with long arms. He's impossible to move off the spot despite consistently getting double-team attention. His 4.78-second 40-yard dash is the fastest time for any player over 300 pounds at the combine since 2006, according to ESPN Stats & Info. He has good range for his size. He's a powerful bull-rusher capable of driving a single blocker back into the quarterback. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Haloti Ngata","post_draft":"This comes as a surprise considering that the Eagles re-signed Fletcher Cox a few days after releasing him to save some money, and he's still playing at a high level. The Eagles were also relatively strong against the run last year, but Cox is 31, the Eagles could still trade him, and Davis is a good value pick here. -- MuenchProjected Year 1 impact: Candidate to start. With Fletcher Cox and Javon Hargrave both entering next season on the final years of their contracts, the Eagles traded up for the heir apparent inside. -- Jordan Reid"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kyle Hamilton","year":2022,"height":76,"weight":220,"college":"Notre Dame","college_abbrivation":"ND","pre_draft":"Hamilton is a versatile defender with a rare combination of height, weight, arm length and mobility. He posted only a slightly above-average 40-yard dash time for a safety at the combine and plays much faster on tape, thanks to his instincts and long arms. He shows high-end range in zone coverage and is capable of blanketing tight ends in man coverage. Hamilton is a playmaker who is excellent at the catch point; he picked off eight passes in 31 college games. He closes like a missile in run support and uses those long arms to lasso ball-carriers in space. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Derwin James","post_draft":"The Ravens somehow get incredibly lucky and draft my No. 4 overall player in the middle of the first round. Hamilton fits this defense because he can play anywhere in the backfield. New defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald can utilize him at strong safety, nickel linebacker or even free safety and Hamilton will excel. -- MillerProjected Year 1 impact: Rookie of the Year candidate. He's going to line up at and make an immediate impact at a number of different spots. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kenyon Green","year":2022,"height":76,"weight":323,"college":"Texas A&M","college_abbrivation":"TA&M","pre_draft":"Green is an outstanding run blocker who takes sound angles, jolts defenders on contact and is effective climbing to the second level. His mirror-and-slide quickness is just average, but he plays with good body control, handles bull rushers well and shows good awareness in pass pro. He projects best as a guard in the NFL, but he has starting experience at every offensive line position except center. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Trai Turner","post_draft":"The Texans are continuing to take the best players on the board. Green has played all four spots up front. With Laremy Tunsil and Tytus Howard at tackle, Green likely slots inside at guard to fortify the team's offensive line. No. 15 overall was much earlier than predicted for Green, though. -- Jordan ReidProjected Year 1 impact: Day 1 starter. The Texans are very weak on the interior offensive line with Howard expected to start at right tackle. Finding a Day 1 starter who has experience at both guard spots is a boost for Houston at No. 15 overall. Green should factor in from the jump at left guard. -- Miller"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jahan Dotson","year":2022,"height":71,"weight":178,"college":"Penn State","college_abbrivation":"PSU","pre_draft":"Dotson is an undersized but sudden slot receiver with elite ball skills and excellent body control. He plucks the ball on the run and over his head with ease. He has the foot speed to get off press, is a crisp route runner and is silky smooth with good field vision after the catch. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Tyler Lockett","post_draft":"Terry McLaurin has 3,000 receiving yards in his first three seasons in the league despite the Commanders' instability at quarterback, but they needed a No. 2 to help shoulder some of the load. They get an excellent complement in Dotson and give new quarterback Carson Wentz another much-needed target. -- MuenchProjected Year 1 impact: Day 1 starter. In need of a starter opposite McLaurin, the Commanders bring in a target who has inside and outside versatility. -- Jordan Reid"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Zion Johnson","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":312,"college":"Boston College","college_abbrivation":"BC","pre_draft":"Johnson is smooth getting set, has shock in his hands and controls pass-rushers once he's latched on in pass pro. He's not a mauler in the run game, but he consistently gets into sound position, rolls his hips and drives his legs. Johnson does a good job of reaching and covering up on second-level assignments. He could play center in the NFL. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Chargers wisely continue to build a wall for Justin Herbert. Johnson is a great fit because he has experience at guard and was a rare five-year starter. He's also experienced at tackle and didn't surrender a single pressure in 2021. He's a plug-and-play starter. -- Matt MillerProjected Year 1 impact: Day 1 starter. Johnson fits best at guard but has played some tackle, and upgrading at right tackle is key for the Chargers, so he could start there. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Treylon Burks","year":2022,"height":74,"weight":225,"college":"Arkansas","college_abbrivation":"ARK","pre_draft":"Burks is a thickly built receiver who excels after the catch and is a mismatch working out of the slot, where he primarily lined up at Arkansas. He's an instinctive open-field runner, has the strength to break tackles and plays faster than his timed speed. He has some focus drops, but he has long arms, great body control to adjust to the ball and will make some highlight reel one-handed catches. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: A.J. Brown","post_draft":"The Titans trade A.J. Brown to the Eagles in the shocker of the night. After the blockbuster deal, GM Jon Robinson drafts the clone of Brown in Burks. He steps into a situation where he's expected to be an instant contributor. -- Jordan ReidProjected Year 1 impact: Day 1 starter. The Titans trade away Brown and draft the player I compared to him in the pre-draft process. Burks will excel at slant routes and in the screen game. His ability to create after the catch will have Titans fans remembering Brown ... albeit on a much cheaper contract in the long term. -- Miller"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Trevor Penning","year":2022,"height":79,"weight":325,"college":"Northern Iowa","college_abbrivation":"UNI","pre_draft":"Penning is an outstanding run blocker and relentless mauler who overwhelms defenders at the point of attack. His footwork is inconsistent and he sets too high at times, but he has the foot speed, size, length and heavy hands to quickly develop into an effective pass blocker. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Nate Solder","post_draft":"With talented left tackle Terron Armstead leaving via free agency and quarterback Jameis Winston coming off a torn ACL, the Saints had to get a tackle early. Penning is still developing but has the tools to develop into a blindside pass-blocker. He should also help open up some seams for running back Alvin Kamara, who is coming off the worst year of his career. -- MuenchProjected Year 1 impact: Day 1 starter. In search of a replacement for Armstead, Penning is expected to step in right away as the team's left tackle. -- Jordan Reid"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kenny Pickett","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":217,"college":"Pittsburgh","college_abbrivation":"PITT","pre_draft":"Pickett is a fast and accurate processor, and his ability to buy time is one of his greatest strengths. He shows good touch and timing as a deep passer. Pickett is a threat to tuck the ball and scramble for first downs. His hands are smaller than any starter's or notable backup's hands in the NFL. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Kirk Cousins","post_draft":"An interesting pick for the Steelers as Pickett doesn't offer traits that newly signed Mitchell Trubisky doesn't already bring to the table. It's likely Pickett will compete with Trubisky in the preseason, but his lack of rushing upside seems to go away from the current trend in the NFL. -- MillerProjected Year 1 impact: Day 1 starter. Pickett is the most NFL-ready quarterback in this class, and he wins the starting job in camp. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Trent McDuffie","year":2022,"height":71,"weight":193,"college":"Washington","college_abbrivation":"WASH","pre_draft":"McDuffie has smooth hips, excellent burst and easy speed. He shows good pattern recognition and discipline in zone. His lack of length is a concern when it comes to competing with bigger targets at the catch point, and he's not a ball hawk. McDuffie plays the run with a linebacker's mentality; there isn't a better tackling corner in this class. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Chris Harris Jr.","post_draft":"Immediately entering a scheme that relies heavily on man coverage, McDuffie has a versatile skill set that enables him to play both man and zone. Coming into the Chiefs' secondary, which lacks high-end talent, McDuffie has the potential to step in right away and help replenish it. -- Jordan ReidProjected Year 1 impact: Day 1 starter. McDuffie will be pressed into the starting lineup immediately in a secondary that will have a new look with Tyrann Mathieu and Charvarius Ward both no longer with the team. McDuffie is a shorter-armed corner than general manager Brett Veach has generally gone after, but this was arguably their biggest need. -- Miller"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Quay Walker","year":2022,"height":76,"weight":241,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Walker is a rangy run-defender and strong striker who wraps up ball-carriers. He matches up well with tight ends in coverage and shows good awareness in zone. He has some upside as a pass-rusher. Walker flashes the ability to slip blocks, and he closes well. He has experience rushing off the edge and between the tackles. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Green Bay did well to re-sign De'Vondre Campbell, but it needed to add a linebacker capable of pushing for the starting spot opposite him in the Packers' base odd man front. Walker fits the bill and should also make an immediate impact on special teams. -- MuenchProjected Year 1 impact: Candidate to start. As a one-year starter at Georgia, Walker is still very raw, but he has a chance to play early in Green Bay. -- Jordan Reid"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kaiir Elam","year":2022,"height":74,"weight":191,"college":"Florida","college_abbrivation":"FLA","pre_draft":"Elam is a tall corner with outstanding straight-line speed. He excels in press-zone coverage, where he can lean on his best traits -- physicality and instincts. He has quick feet and closes well, but he's tight and too \"handsy\" at times. He has shorter arms and smaller hands, but he had six picks and 26 passes defended over the past three seasons. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Elam will have an immediate impact opposite Tre'Davious White at cornerback -- a position of need after the Bills lost starter Levi Wallace to free agency. The Bills need more coverage assets in the wide receiver-heavy AFC, and Elam is battle tested and ready to step in. -- Matt MillerProjected Year 1 impact: Day 1 starter. Elam steps in as the starter opposite White and potentially makes this one of the best secondaries in the league. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tyler Smith","year":2022,"height":77,"weight":324,"college":"Tulsa","college_abbrivation":"TLSA","pre_draft":"Smith is a big left tackle who plays with an edge and flashes the ability to bury defenders in the run game. He has the length, size and speed to develop into an effective blindside pass-blocker who can hold his own on an island in most matchups in the NFL. He has to get better with his hand placement in both the run game and in pass pro. He can be too aggressive at times -- he had 12 penalties last season. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"A nasty, mean and physical offensive lineman, he's the type of blocker the franchise needs. With 16 penalties a year ago, he needs to control his hands and technique at the point of attack. Opinions are split on if he's a guard or tackle at the next level. After the Cowboys lost both Connor Williams and La'El Collins, Smith has the potential to satisfy a need at either spot. -- Jordan ReidProjected Year 1 impact: Day 1 starter. The Cowboys have a desperate need at multiple offensive line positions. Smith is raw, but he has the ability to slot in from the jump at right tackle as the Cowboys look to rebuild the line. -- Matt Miller"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tyler Linderbaum","year":2022,"height":74,"weight":296,"college":"Iowa","college_abbrivation":"IOWA","pre_draft":"Linderbaum is an undersized center with shorter arms, but he gets his hands inside and anchors well in pass pro. He's a highly effective zone blocker with the foot speed to reach front side defensive tackles and the range to cut off backside linebackers. He plays with an edge, blocks through the whistle and has good finishing power. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Jason Kelce","post_draft":"Bradley Bozeman signed with the Panthers, leaving big shoes to fill in the middle of the Ravens' offensive line. Linderbaum is an outstanding athlete who will seal defenders in the run game and fight to the echo of the whistle when quarterback Lamar Jackson extends plays. -- MuenchProjected Year 1 impact: Day 1 starter. Linderbaum is the best center prospect over the past decade and steps into a team that needs help at the position after losing Bradley Bozeman. -- Jordan Reid"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jermaine Johnson II","year":2022,"height":77,"weight":254,"college":"Florida State","college_abbrivation":"FSU","pre_draft":"Johnson is a long pass-rusher with good first-step quickness and outstanding closing speed. His feet and hands -- and how he uses them in unison -- stand out on tape. He's a stout run defender who plays with good leverage and has the upper body strength to keep blockers off his frame. He averaged 61 snaps per game in 2021, and his effort late in the season when the Seminoles had virtually nothing to play for stood out on tape. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Marcus Davenport","post_draft":"The Jets were connected to Jermaine Johnson II in the top 10 and land him after a trade back into the first round. Johnson's speed and first-step quickness will be great in Robert Saleh's defensive scheme. Johnson was only a one-year starter at Florida State, but his pass rush IQ and ability to play the run are a great fit for the Jets. -- MillerProjected Year 1 impact: Candidate to start. Johnson makes an immediate impact as a pass rusher but he may start the season as the No. 3, with John Franklin-Meyers playing well last year and Carl Lawson returning from a torn Achilles. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Devin Lloyd","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":237,"college":"Utah","college_abbrivation":"UTAH","pre_draft":"Lloyd locates the ball quickly, slips blocks and closes well in pursuit. He played safety in high school and moves like one in coverage. He has outstanding ball skills and his four interceptions tied for most by an FBS linebacker in 2021. He's an effective hand fighter with good burst and bend rushing the passer. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Darius Leonard","post_draft":"Devin Lloyd has the instincts and smarts as both a run defender and in coverage to be a significant upgrade on the second level. With the Buccaneers coveting athleticism on the second level, Lloyd has plenty of that and more. He can be utilized as a blitzer as well, which is what the Jaguars have sorely lacked. -- Jordan ReidProjected Year 1 impact: Day 1 starter. Despite signing Foye Oluokun in free agency, linebacker was a huge need in Jacksonville -- especially middle linebacker, where Lloyd has the height, length, and speed to step in right away. He's a true three down player who the Jaguars can now continue to build a defense around. -- Miller"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Devonte Wyatt","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":304,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Wyatt is an explosive defensive tackle who quickly locates the ball and slips blocks rushing the passer and defending the run. He chases with good effort, has good range and always seems to be around the ball. Wyatt is not a massive space eater -- and he can give too much ground to double teams -- but he plays with good leverage and is stout in one-on-one situations. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Christian Wilkins","post_draft":"Green Bay hasn't drafted a receiver in the first round since 2002, and barring a trade, that streak continues tonight. Wyatt is a good value at this point in the draft, and he has the potential to quickly develop into a three down player in defensive coordinator Joe Barry's scheme. -- MuenchProjected Year 1 impact: Day 1 starter. Wyatt can step in right away and become an explosive running mate alongside Kenny Clark -- Jordan Reid"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cole Strange","year":2022,"height":77,"weight":307,"college":"Chattanooga","college_abbrivation":"UTC","pre_draft":"Strange is a versatile offensive lineman who has strong tape, and he performed well the week of the Senior Bowl and tested fine at the combine. He is a relentless run-blocker with the quickness to generate initial pop on power runs and seal defenders on zone runs. He has outstanding upper-body strength and big hands to latch onto defenders in pass protection. He has the change of direction to mirror and recover when he gets caught out of position. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Patriots had a definite need on the interior of the offensive line after losing Joe Thuney in 2021 and Ted Karras this offseason to free agency. Strange has experience at guard and has been projected at center, but the value here feels off. That said, who are we to question Bill Belichick? -- MillerProjected Year 1 impact: Day 1 starter. The Patriots have a pressing need at guard and teams don't take backup interior offensive linemen in the first round. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"George Karlaftis","year":2022,"height":76,"weight":266,"college":"Purdue","college_abbrivation":"PUR","pre_draft":"Karlaftis' first three steps are explosive. He converts that take-off burst into power, and he features a nasty bull rush. He's a threat as an interior pass-rusher. Karlaftis has shorter arms for an EDGE defender and gets stuck on blocks, but he has the strength to hold his own at the point of attack, and he makes plays in pursuit as a run defender. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Trey Hendrickson","post_draft":"With the Chiefs in need of pressure off the edge, Karlaftis immediately improves a pass rush unit that lacks finishers. Mostly a power rusher, he's a pocket pusher that can help wreak havoc on opposing passers. -- Jordan ReidProjected Year 1 impact: Day 1 starter. The Chiefs have an immediate need for a pass-rusher on the left side of the defensive line opposite Frank Clark, while also needing a potential replacement for Clark after 2022. Karlaftis is NFL-ready after facing a slew of pro-level offensive tackles in the Big Ten and brings a true three-down ability as a 4-3 defensive end. -- Miller"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Daxton Hill","year":2022,"height":72,"weight":191,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Hill is quick to break on the ball and shows great range as a single-high safety. He has the fluid hips, long arms and burst to match up with slot receivers in man coverage. Hill is lean and doesn't always wrap up in space, but he's a willing run defender who takes sound pursuit angles and flashes good stopping power when he fills from the high point. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Eric Berry","post_draft":"Cincinnati franchised Jessie Bates, and Mike Hilton is one of the better slot corners in the league, but the Bengals play a lot of defensive backs, and Hill is an outstanding value at this point in the draft. Defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo will find ways to make the most of his dynamic skill set. -- MuenchProjected Year 1 impact: Day 1 starter. Hill can play nickel, strong or free safety and immediately improves a unit that needs help on the back end -- Jordan Reid"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Lewis Cine","year":2022,"height":74,"weight":199,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Cine is at his best playing center field in singe-high looks thanks to his excellent instincts, long arms and outstanding top-end speed. He's not as effective matching up in man coverage. He picked off just one pass over the past two seasons. Cine fills the alley quickly and rarely misses a tackle in run support. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Vikings will eventually have to replace Harrison Smith as the key in the secondary. Now they have their prototypical safety replacement who is made for today's game with a versatile skill set that allows him to play either free or strong alignment. Cine is fast, instinctive, and a big-time hitter. -- MillerProjected Year 1 impact: Day 1 starter. Cine should step into the starting spot opposite Harrison Smith with Xavier Woods signing with Carolina. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Logan Hall","year":2022,"height":78,"weight":283,"college":"Houston","college_abbrivation":"HOU","pre_draft":"Hall is a disruptive interior pass-rusher who excels at shooting his hands and overwhelming interior offensive linemen with explosive power. He's strong and makes it tough for offensive linemen to get into his frame, but he's a lean interior defender with a high center of gravity. Hall has experience playing over the tackle and has enough length play there in the NFL. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"We have Hall listed as a defensive end, but he lined up at defensive tackle plenty in college, and Ndamukong Suh is now a free agent. Hall's quickness makes him a great complement to Vita Vea's power up the middle. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Christian Watson","year":2022,"height":76,"weight":208,"college":"North Dakota State","college_abbrivation":"NDSU","pre_draft":"Watson is a big target with outstanding speed, longer arms and big hands. He's a threat to take the top off the coverage and is an instinctive open-field runner with good contact balance. Watson is a hands catcher with good body control and a wide catch radius. He's a smooth mover for his size and flashed as a route runner the week of the Senior Bowl. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Packers desperately needed a big-bodied receiver, and they get one in Watson. He has the physical traits to become a great receiver, but is raw coming out of the run-heavy offense. While his potential is impressive, the early production might be less than fans would like. -- Matt Miller"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Roger McCreary","year":2022,"height":71,"weight":190,"college":"Auburn","college_abbrivation":"AUB","pre_draft":"McCreary is sticky with quick feet, impressive body control and good short-area burst. He fits best in a defense that features heavy press-man and/or Cover-3 press-zone. He primarily played on the outside at Auburn, but he has experience playing over the slot and might fit best there in the NFL, considering his average size and short arms. McCreary needs to be more physical and aggressive in run support. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Titans allowed the second-most receiving yards and receptions to wide receivers last season, according to ESPN Stats & Information. They also made cornerback Janoris Jenkins a cap casualty, and 2021 first-round pick Caleb Farley has struggled to stay healthy. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Breece Hall","year":2022,"height":71,"weight":217,"college":"Iowa State","college_abbrivation":"ISU","pre_draft":"Hall is a tightly packed back with impressive contact balance and outstanding top-end speed. He's a natural pass-catcher with soft, reliable hands. He can be a nightmare to tackle in space. Hall gets into position, squares up and has the size to quickly develop into an effective pass-blocker. He rarely puts the ball on the ground and is an outstanding competitor. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Alvin Kamara","post_draft":"The Jets didn't seem to be a team that needed a running back on paper after selecting Michael Carter last year, but it also wasn't expected that Hall would be available at this spot. He is a true three-down back who can push Carter to a complementary role much like the one he played at North Carolina. -- Matt Miller"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jalen Pitre","year":2022,"height":71,"weight":198,"college":"Baylor","college_abbrivation":"BAY","pre_draft":"Pitre is an interchangeable safety who lines up over the slot, in the box and can play deep. He has quick feet, good instincts and outstanding closing burst in coverage. He flashes the ability to jump routes and pluck the ball away from his frame. Pitre is an effective open field tackler who slips blocks, shoot gaps and flies around the field. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Antoine Winfield Jr.","post_draft":"Justin Reid signed with the Chiefs, and Terrence Brooks is 30 years old, so it's no surprise that the Texans drafted a safety. Pitre is versatile enough to play in the Texans' two-high looks, and you can expect coach Lovie Smith to play him over the slot a lot. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Arnold Ebiketie","year":2022,"height":74,"weight":250,"college":"Penn State","college_abbrivation":"PSU","pre_draft":"Ebiketie has long arms and is a master at preventing offensive tackles from locking onto his pads as he advances his pass rush. He knows how to attack linemen and counters well when he doesn't win initially. Ebiketie has some issues anchoring when teams run at him, but he's relentless in pursuit. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Ebiketie will provide a much-needed boost to the Falcons' edge-rushing game and should factor into the rotation at defensive end very early in his career. Ebiketie has an ideal skill set to fill an outside linebacker role in Dean Pees' 3-4 scheme. -- Matt Miller"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kyler Gordon","year":2022,"height":72,"weight":194,"college":"Washington","college_abbrivation":"WASH","pre_draft":"Gordon is an easy mover with quick feet, fluid hips and elite closing burst. He has the ability to get an early jump on the ball and has good ball skills, but he gambles too much; improving his eye discipline is the biggest hurdle in his development. Gordon is an effective wrap-up tackler willing in run support and was a special teams maven in college. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Bears allowed 31 passing touchdowns last season, tied for second most allowed in franchise history -- and according to NFL Next Gen Stats, a cornerback was the nearest defender on 27 of those 31 touchdowns. The Bears needed a corner to take over opposite Jaylon Johnson, and Gordon projects as a Day 1 starter. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Boye Mafe","year":2022,"height":76,"weight":261,"college":"Minnesota","college_abbrivation":"MINN","pre_draft":"Mafe has one of the fastest takeoffs in this class. He has impressive torso flexibility and explosive finishing burst, along with active hands and good change-of-direction quickness. Mafe gets stuck on blocks and gives ground at times, but he flashes the ability to disrupt plays in the backfield and closes well defending the run. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"No, he's not the quarterback of the future. But Mafe fills arguably the most pressing need on the Seahawks' roster at defensive end. While they did draft Darrell Taylor in the 2021 second round and added Uchenna Nwosu in free agency, a team that was ranked No. 20 in pass rush win rate last year needed this pick. -- Matt Miller"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ken Walker III","year":2022,"height":69,"weight":211,"college":"Michigan State","college_abbrivation":"MSU","pre_draft":"Walker is a sudden back with quick feet, explosive burst through the hole and outstanding top-end speed. He's a tough runner with excellent contact balance and finishing power. Walker is inexperienced as a receiver and is not reliable in pass protection, but his skill set makes him a threat after the catch. He has the potential to develop into a functional pass blocker. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Kareem Hunt","post_draft":"Rashaad Penny broke out last season, but Chris Carson missed 13 games games with a neck injury, and Alex Collins is a free agent. Walker is a good value here, this team values depth at running back and the ground game needs to set up the passing game with Drew Lock under center. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Andrew Booth Jr.","year":2022,"height":72,"weight":194,"college":"Clemson","college_abbrivation":"CLEM","pre_draft":"Booth is a sudden athlete with good body control and outstanding short-area burst. He's a scheme versatile corner who was asked to play a lot of coverages at Clemson and held up well across the board. He has playmaker instincts and attacks the ball like a receiver. He's a willing run defender who flies to the football. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Injuries in the pre-draft process pushed Booth down the board, but the Vikings get a potential steal here. Booth, if healthy, can push for a starting job in this secondary very early on. The Vikings have a chance to make up for some big misses at cornerback in the past with this selection. -- Matt Miller"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Wan'Dale Robinson","year":2022,"height":68,"weight":178,"college":"Kentucky","college_abbrivation":"UK","pre_draft":"Robinson is an undersized slot receiver with outstanding quickness and speed. He snatches the ball on the run, is an ankle breaker in space and has good vision as an open-field runner. Robinson has excellent hand-eye coordination and doesn't have many true drops on tape, but he has a small catch radius and doesn't make enough catches on throws outside his frame. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Kenny Golladay managed just 521 receiving yards last season, Sterling Shepard hasn't been able to stay healthy and Kadarius Toney missed seven games during his rookie year, making receiver one of the Giants' most pressing needs. Robinson should make an immediate impact working out of the slot, but the Giants would have been better off taking Georgia's George Pickens or Cincinnati's Alec Pierce. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"John Metchie III","year":2022,"height":71,"weight":187,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Metchie is a polished route runner who is smooth getting in and out of breaks. He plucks the ball on the run, is smooth transitioning upfield and flashes the ability to make the first defender miss after the catch. He's a small target with shorter arms and he's not much of a threat to take the top off the coverage. He tore his ACL in the SEC championship game in December. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"With Brandin Cooks the only established wide receiver on the roster, this position was a huge need headed into the draft. After bypassing pass-catchers in the first round, the Texans select a wide receiver who would have had a Round 1 grade were it not for the knee injury in the SEC title game. Once healthy, he's an ideal WR2/possession receiver in Houston. -- Matt Miller"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"David Ojabo","year":2022,"height":76,"weight":250,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Ojabo has one of the fastest get-offs in this class. He wastes little motion turning the corner and has excellent closing speed. He has snap in his hands. Ojabo continues to improve his hand-to-hand combat skills, and he throws a lot of moves at offensive tackles. He gives ground to offensive tackles when teams run at him, but he plays with discipline and does a good job keeping outside containment defending the run. Ojabo tore his Achilles at his pro day in March. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Josh Sweat","post_draft":"Ojabo would have been long gone by now had he not torn his Achilles at his pro day, and it's unclear when he'll be good to go. But the Ravens get a talented young edge rusher with a high ceiling. He is a perfect fit for their scheme in the second round. With 2021 first-round pick Odafe Oweh on one side and Ojabo on the other, this could be a scary Baltimore pass rush for years to come. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Josh Paschal","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":268,"college":"Kentucky","college_abbrivation":"UK","pre_draft":"Paschal has a low center of gravity, and he anchors well at the point of attack. He locks out, locates the ball, gets off blocks and pursues tenaciously. His burst and active hands give interior offensive linemen problems when he kicks inside to rush the passer. Paschal was the only three-time full-season captain in school history. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Lions continue to add players who have been leaders at their college programs. Paschal can play the power defensive end role opposite Aidan Hutchinson and has some potential to bump inside on pass-rushing downs. He is versatile enough up front to be an excellent value at this pick. -- Matt Miller"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Phidarian Mathis","year":2022,"height":76,"weight":310,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Mathis has the long arms to lock out blockers. He locates the ball, quickly sheds and explodes to and through ball carriers. He made significant strides as a pass-rusher and showed better closing burst to the quarterback in 2021 than he did earlier in his career. Mathis wins with quickness, powerful hands and great finishing effort. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"This doesn't appear to be a pressing need for Washington, but Mathis represents a potential replacement for 2018 first-round pick Daron Payne, who is going into the final year of his contract. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jaquan Brisker","year":2022,"height":73,"weight":199,"college":"Penn State","college_abbrivation":"PSU","pre_draft":"Brisker is one of two FBS players to have played 400 snaps at safety, 100 snaps at inside linebacker and 100 snaps at slot corner in 2021, according to ESPN Stats & Info. He closes well breaking on passes in front of him and limits production after the catch. He has big hands and tracks the ball well, and he picked off five passes over the past three seasons. Brisker is an instinctive and tenacious run-defender who is an effective tackler. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"While it's very surprising the Bears didn't draft a wide receiver at this spot, Brisker fills a huge need in the secondary. As a versatile and rangy safety, he adds a playmaking presence that has been missing in the Bears' secondary. He will be a rookie starter with a huge opportunity to thrive in Matt Eberflus' defense. -- Matt Miller"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Alontae Taylor","year":2022,"height":72,"weight":199,"college":"Tennessee","college_abbrivation":"TENN","pre_draft":"Taylor is a high-cut corner with longer arms and outstanding speed who is at his best re-routing receivers in press. He lacks the foot speed and body control to mirror sharp-breaking routes in space. He began his career at wide receiver, and he's opportunistic when he's in position to make a play on the ball. He is an effective wrap-up tackler willing to step up in run support and has the skill set to develop into an elite gunner on special-teams. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Taylor primarily lined up at corner at Tennessee, but he's versatile enough to play safety, and the Saints may play him there. Marcus Williams signed with the Ravens, free-agent signing Marcus Maye is coming off an Achilles injury and Malcolm Jenkins retired. Taylor should also make an immediate impact on special-teams. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tyquan Thornton","year":2022,"height":74,"weight":181,"college":"Baylor","college_abbrivation":"BAY","pre_draft":"Thornton is a lean receiver who ran the fastest 40-yard dash out of all the receivers at the combine this year. He has the second gear to take the top off the coverage, tracks the deep ball well and does an excellent job of adjusting to the ball while it's in the air. His burst makes him a threat after the catch. Thornton has small hands but excellent length and good body control. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"A surprise pick based on value, Thornton provides deep speed and is a potential slot starter in the Patriots' offense. With DeVante Parker, Kendrick Bourne and Jakobi Meyers expected to fill out the depth chart, Thornton's elite speed could make him a potential returner and slot receiver option in Year 1. -- Matt Miller"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cameron Jurgens","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":303,"college":"Nebraska","college_abbrivation":"NEB","pre_draft":"Jurgens has a low center of gravity, good bulk, long arms and excellent range. He gets good initial pop and blocks to the echo of the whistle in the run game. He has the quickness to develop into an effective zone blocker with improved footwork. Jurgens is smooth getting set and has the strength to anchor in pass protection. He stops his feet, lunges and has some problems mirroring. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Eagles re-signed 34-year-old Jason Kelce, but it's a one-year deal. Guard Brandon Brooks retired. Jurgens can compete for the starting guard spot opposite Landon Dickerson this year and eventually take over as the starting center. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"George Pickens","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":195,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Pickens excels at using his hands to get off press coverage. He shifts to a second gear tracking the deep ball, and his ability to make late adjustments makes him difficult to defend when the ball is in the air. He has a wide catch radius and shows the ability to snatch the ball over his head. Pickens has smaller hands and has the occasional focus drop, but he's a hands catcher. He's smooth transitioning upfield and is a threat after the catch. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Steelers draft wide receivers better than any team in the league and find a potential replacement for JuJu Smith-Schuster in the electric receiver Pickens. He's a prototypical X receiver who has the skill set to become a true WR1 in the NFL. If he's able to stay healthy, Pickens could become the best receiver from this class. -- Matt Miller"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Alec Pierce","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":211,"college":"Cincinnati","college_abbrivation":"CIN","pre_draft":"Pierce is a tall receiver with outstanding speed for his size, and he is at his best running vertical routes. He chews up ground quickly, excels at tracking the ball and wins 50-50 balls downfield. He led all FBS players in receptions (13) and yards (521) on go routes since 2019, according to ESPN Stats & Info. Pierce is a natural hands catcher who has good body control, elevates well and high points the ball. He needs to gather a bit too much getting in and out of breaks. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Michael Pittman Jr. is coming off a 1,000-receiving-yard season, but Zach Pascal signed with the Eagles and T.Y. Hilton is a free agent. So the Colts need a true No. 2 to complement Pittman, and Pierce fits the mold. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Skyy Moore","year":2022,"height":70,"weight":195,"college":"Western Michigan","college_abbrivation":"WMU","pre_draft":"Moore is a slippery wideout who is excellent at beating press coverage. He uncovers in a flash. He plucks the ball on the run, makes defenders miss in space and is a strong open-field runner even though he's undersized. Moore is not a big target, but he has the speed to challenge vertically and tracks the deep ball well. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Chiefs made an economical decision to trade Tyreek Hill and were expected to find his replacement in Round 1. Instead, general manager Brett Veach remained patient and now grabs a dynamic, shifty receiver with the vertical speed needed to open up the offense. In Kansas City, Moore will likely operate outside the formation with JuJu Smith-Schuster in the slot, but he can thrive there in a wide open offense. -- Matt Miller"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Trey McBride","year":2022,"height":76,"weight":246,"college":"Colorado State","college_abbrivation":"CSU","pre_draft":"McBride ran a pro-style route tree at Colorado State and does a good job of leveraging his routes on tape. He's competitive when the ball is in the air and excels on contested catches. He ran well at his pro day. McBride has the speed to make plays down the seam and is strong after the catch. He's a functional blocker. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Cardinals signed Zach Ertz to a three-year deal, but backup Maxx Williams has struggled to stay healthy. McBride is the best tight end on the board, and he's more of a threat as a receiver than Williams. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Sam Williams","year":2022,"height":76,"weight":261,"college":"Ole Miss","college_abbrivation":"MISS","pre_draft":"Williams is a sideline-to-sideline run-defender with good pop as a tackler. He has the strength to set the edge and get off blocks when he keeps his pads down. He needs to upgrade his counter moves, but he has a high ceiling as a pass-rusher. He has outstanding initial quickness. He bends well and has exceptional closing burst for his size. His four strip sacks in 2021 tied for the most in the FBS, according to ESPN Stats & Information. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"There is no doubt that the Cowboys needed more pass rush help after losing Randy Gregory in free agency. Williams was highly productive in the SEC (12.5 sacks last year) and worked over top-10 pick Charles Cross in their head-to-head matchup. He'll win with speed and could factor into the team's third-down plans in Year 1 with a projected starter grade down the road. -- Matt Miller"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Luke Goedeke","year":2022,"height":77,"weight":312,"college":"Central Michigan","college_abbrivation":"CMU","pre_draft":"Goedeke is a physical run-blocker who flashes the ability to move defenders off the ball. He takes sound angles climbing, and he is effective at combination blocking up to the second level. He flashes a strong punch and does a nice job of passing off line stunts in pass protection. Goedeke has shorter arms for an offensive tackle, and quick inside moves can give him problems, but he has the tools to develop into an above-average pass-blocker at guard. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Tampa Bay traded for Shaq Mason but needed to get two guards after Ali Marpet retired and Alex Cappa signed with the Bengals. Goedeke is a college offensive tackle who projects best at guard, where he could push for a starting job as a rookie. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Troy Andersen","year":2022,"height":76,"weight":243,"college":"Montana State","college_abbrivation":"MTST","pre_draft":"Andersen is a sideline-to-sideline run-defender with outstanding speed who chases with good effort. He has the initial quickness to shoot gaps and disrupt plays in the backfield. He has the frame and speed to compete with tight ends in coverage. Andersen has good upside as a pass-rusher and the closing speed to spy quarterbacks. He played quarterback, running back and linebacker at Montana State. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"A linebacker who excels in coverage, Andersen projects as an immediate impact in nickel situations with the physical tools and background to develop into a three-down player. After losing Foye Oluokun in free agency, Andersen fills a need in Atlanta. -- Matt Miller"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ed Ingram","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":307,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Ingram walls off defenders and gets some push in the run game. His angles climbing to the second level are inconsistent, and he doesn't have the foot speed to get away with it. He has a powerful punch and does a good job of staying connected once he's locked on in pass pro. He's too quick to open the gate and has some problems staying in front when defenders are able to get into his frame. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"There are five offensive guards with higher grades from us who are still available, but the Vikings' board obviously set up differently, and their interior offensive line didn't play well last year. So getting Ingram here could fill a need. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cam Taylor-Britt","year":2022,"height":71,"weight":196,"college":"Nebraska","college_abbrivation":"NEB","pre_draft":"Taylor-Britt has experience starting at cornerback, safety and nickel. He has outstanding top-end speed, is explosive breaking on passes in front of him and recovers well when he gets caught out of position. He has big hands, can pluck the ball out of the air and is dangerous with the ball in his hands. He has good stopping power, and his effort chasing the run is solid. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"A slight reach based on value, but an important need filled as the Bengals continue to add to the secondary after drafting Dax Hill in the first round. Taylor-Britt projects as a cornerback but also has experience at safety. Given the unsettled cornerback spots in Cincinnati, he seems like a natural fit in a nickel cornerback role in Year 1. -- Matt Miller"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Drake Jackson","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":254,"college":"USC","college_abbrivation":"USC","pre_draft":"Jackson flashes an effective dip-and-rip move, shows good torso flexibility working through contact at the top of the arc and closes well rushing the passer. He has active hands and will mix in an inside move. He shoots his hands and stacks tight ends, but he has a lean lower body and is not as effective taking on offensive tackles. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Arden Key signed with Jacksonville, Dee Ford is 31 years old and you can never have enough edge rushers. Jackson is a good value here, and he can contribute as a situational pass-rusher as a rookie. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Bryan Cook","year":2022,"height":73,"weight":206,"college":"Cincinnati","college_abbrivation":"CIN","pre_draft":"Cook is an interchangeable safety with good size, long arms and average speed. He is competitive matching up with backs and tight ends. He's a little tight, but he diagnoses routes quickly and limits production after the catch in off-coverage over the slot. Cook is a downfield run-stopper and effective wrap-up tackler. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Chiefs needed a speedy, versatile safety and grabbed another great value pick in Cook, who rocked the centerfield of the Cincinnati defense. With Juan Thornhill's contract coming up soon and Justin Reid more of a strong safety, Cook will be used heavily in Steve Spagnuolo's defense as a third safety and potentially the replacement for Tyrann Mathieu. -- Matt Miller"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"James Cook","year":2022,"height":71,"weight":199,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Cook is an above-average route runner and a natural hands catcher who is versatile enough to line up on the outside and work out of the slot. He tracks the ball well downfield and is a threat after the catch. Cook is patient between the tackles, and he has the speed to make defenders miss in tight spaces and the quickness to explode through the hole. He is a smaller back who lacks power. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Buffalo has a number of serviceable backs, but 2020 third-round pick Zack Moss hasn't developed as hoped, and he's the only back on the roster who isn't either a restricted or unrestricted free agent in 2023. Cook projects as a great complement to Devin Singletary this season and could take over as the No. 1 in 2023. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Nik Bonitto","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":248,"college":"Oklahoma","college_abbrivation":"OU","pre_draft":"Bonitto is a lean edge defender with impressive get-off quickness, body control bending the edge and closing burst. He's a slippery pass-rusher with sudden outside-in moves. He's competitive in coverage and has the range to spy quarterbacks. Bonitto is a disruptive and rangy run-defender, but he is on the lighter side and is more effective stacking tight ends than he is taking on offensive tackles. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Even after adding pass-rusher Randy Gregory this offseason, the Broncos desperately needed more pass-rush help and they get that in the speedy Bonitto. While he's unlikely to play as an every down defensive end right away, Bonitto's experience in space gives him the ability to play as an outside linebacker and rotational defensive end. -- Matt Miller"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Luke Fortner","year":2022,"height":76,"weight":307,"college":"Kentucky","college_abbrivation":"UK","pre_draft":"Fortner started at right guard for two seasons before moving to center in 2021. He is a fundamentally sound run-blocker who gets into position, walls off defenders and blocks through the whistle. He works his hands inside and fights to stay in front of his assignment in pass protection. Fortner lunges on occasion and struggles when he doesn't win with his hands. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Fortner is an experienced player up the middle. Following the surprise retirement of Brandon Linder, the Jaguars wasted little time with finding his replacement. A strong blocker at the point of attack, Fortner has the strength, instincts and awareness to step in right away as an immediate starter. -- Jordan Reid"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Brian Asamoah","year":2022,"height":72,"weight":226,"college":"Oklahoma","college_abbrivation":"OU","pre_draft":"Asamoah is one of the most explosive off-ball linebackers in this class. He excels in coverage, where he has the speed and burst to match up with backs. He's an instinctive pass-rusher who closes well. Asamoah is a rangy run-defender and an effective open-field tackler. He is undersized, gets knocked off course too easily and makes too many stops four to five yards downfield. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"This is another surprise from the Vikings. They allowed the most yards per rush since the 2003 season, according to ESPN Stats and Information. But they signed Jordan Hicks to start opposite Eric Kendricks, so Asamoah projects as the No. 3 inside linebacker and special teams contributor. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Joshua Ezeudu","year":2022,"height":76,"weight":308,"college":"North Carolina","college_abbrivation":"UNC","pre_draft":"Ezeudu is a versatile three-year starter who primarily lined up at left guard and fits best there in the NFL. But he also lined up at both tackle spots and could provide depth there. He has the quickness, foot speed and length to develop into an effective pass-blocker. He needs to improve his punch placement and play with better body control. He has good upside as a zone blocker and covers up linebackers in the run game. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Ezeudu is a head-scratching pick based on value, but he does fill a potential need for interior offensive line depth and future starters. Ezeudu's versatility and experience at multiple line positions ups his value for the G-Men, but there were five guards ranked higher on my board at this point in the draft. -- Matt Miller"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Martin Emerson","year":2022,"height":74,"weight":201,"college":"Mississippi State","college_abbrivation":"MSST","pre_draft":"Emerson is a tall, long and strong press-zone corner with slightly below-average timed speed. He redirects receivers at the line of scrimmage and shows good awareness in zone. He does a lot of holding and grabbing, and he's not a ball hawk. His lone interception came as a freshman in 2019, but he separates receivers from the ball and has the length to get late pass breakups. He's a physical run-defender and solid tackler who fights off blocks. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"A big and physical man-to-man corner, Emerson was one of the more underrated players in this draft class. At 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds, he is a boundary corner that can play opposite of Denzel Ward. -- Jordan Reid"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Nicholas Petit-Frere","year":2022,"height":77,"weight":316,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Petit-Frere is smooth getting set and has good body control in pass protection. He flashes heavy hands when he lands his punch, but he has shorter arms for an offensive tackle, and his hand placement is erratic. Petit-Frere covers up defenders at the point of attack and seals the backside effectively as a run-blocker. He has starting experience at right and left tackle. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Titans were 24th in pass block win rate, and quarterback Ryan Tannehill was sacked 47 times (second-most behind only Joe Burrow). Petit-Frere can help in that area and push 2021 second-round pick Dillon Radunz for the starting right tackle spot. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chad Muma","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":239,"college":"Wyoming","college_abbrivation":"WYO","pre_draft":"Muma is a rangy run-defender who chases with good effort and closes well in pursuit. He has shorter arms and is inconsistent getting off blocks, but he has excellent upper-body strength and shows the ability to slip blocks between the tackles. Muma is competitive matching up with backs and reads the quarterback in zone coverage, and he picked off three passes in 2021. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"This is a fantastic value for the Jaguars, who continue to add to the linebacker position after also drafting pass-rusher Travon Walker and inside linebacker Devin Lloyd in the first round. Muma is a run-and-chase defender who has legitimate three-down ability. He and Lloyd are the future of the Jaguars' defense. -- Matt Miller"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Velus Jones Jr.","year":2022,"height":72,"weight":204,"college":"Tennessee","college_abbrivation":"TENN","pre_draft":"Jones was the only FBS player with more than 800 receiving yards, 200 punt return yards and 600 kickoff return yards in 2021, according to ESPN Stats & Info. He's an instinctive open-field runner with good contact balance and breakaway speed. Jones is more dangerous after the catch, but he is a threat to take the top off the coverage. He is a small target with short arms and doesn't catch every ball cleanly. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"After drafting defense with their first two picks on Day 2, Ryan Poles finally adds a receiver. Jones is one of the oldest players in the draft, as he will be a 25-year-old rookie. Jones is a bit of reach here with better players at the position like Khalil Shakir, Jalen Tolbert and Calvin Austin III still on the board. -- Jordan Reid"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Abraham Lucas","year":2022,"height":78,"weight":315,"college":"Washington State","college_abbrivation":"WSU","pre_draft":"Lucas is a big right tackle with the frame to wall off defenders. He's smooth climbing to the second level and has the speed to quickly develop into an effective zone blocker in the NFL. He has short arms, is smooth getting set and changes directions well in pass pro. He posted the quickest short shuttle and tied for the quickest three-cone time out of all the offensive linemen at the combine. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"With 36-year-old Duane Brown entering free agency, the Seahawks needed to upgrade at right tackle. Adding Charles Cross in the first round and Lucas in the third is a homerun. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jelani Woods","year":2022,"height":79,"weight":253,"college":"Virginia","college_abbrivation":"UVA","pre_draft":"Woods has an exceptional combination of height, weight, length and top-end speed. He tracks the deep ball well and is a powerful runner after the catch. He has the huge catch radius to win 50-50 balls, and he's a legit red zone threat. Woods has the frame to develop into an effective in-line blocker, but he needs to play with better pad level and improve his ability to sustain. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Colts land one of the most exciting players in the entire class thanks to his combination of speed, height and length. Woods fills a huge position of need for new quarterback Matt Ryan. With Michael Pittman Jr. as the lone proven weapon in the passing game, Woods should be relied on early and often. -- Matt Miller"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Desmond Ridder","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":211,"college":"Cincinnati","college_abbrivation":"CIN","pre_draft":"Ridder was a proven winner at Cincinnati, losing just six games in a 50-start career. He sees the whole field and progresses through reads quickly. He has a strong arm and a compact quick, over-the top delivery. Ridder has the speed to extend plays. His ball placement is good on a lot of throws, but he misses within the strike zone and occasionally altogether on a handful of throws per game. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"After no quarterbacks were selected in the second round, Ridder becomes the second signal-caller off of the board. With Marcus Mariota already in house, Ridder has a lot of similar qualities. He is a polished passer that also can be incorporated in the designed QB run game and enters into a situation where he won't be forced to play right away on a rebuilding roster. -- Jordan Reid"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Christian Harris","year":2022,"height":73,"weight":226,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Harris is a sideline-to-sideline run-defender who sifts through traffic and closes well. He's capable of matching with running backs in coverage and makes up a lot of ground in zone. Harris lacks power and frequently stalls out when offensive linemen get into his pads, but he's an instinctive pass-rusher with the explosive burst to get to the quarterback. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Houston signed Jalen Reeves-Maybin and re-signed its top two tacklers from a year ago, but Harris is a great value at this point in the draft. He should win a starting role at one of the linebacker spots, and he has the talent to help improve a Lions' defense that ranked 27th in points allowed per game last year. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Travis Jones","year":2022,"height":76,"weight":325,"college":"UConn","college_abbrivation":"CONN","pre_draft":"Jones is a massive nose tackle with the strength to overpower blockers one-on-one and occupy double teams. He has some upside as a pass-rusher. He ran well for his size at the combine and flashed the week of the Senior Bowl, but he doesn't play as fast and frequently stalls out on tape. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"With nine-year veteran Brandon Williams a free agent, the Ravens draft the second-best nose tackle in the entire class. Jones improved his pass-rush game to a point that he can become a three-down player in the NFL, but he immediately profiles as a two-down run-stuffer who will push veteran Michael Pierce for playing time in the defensive line rotation. -- Matt Miller"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Bernhard Raimann","year":2022,"height":78,"weight":303,"college":"Central Michigan","college_abbrivation":"CMU","pre_draft":"Raimann is an effective run blocker who is quick, powerful and plays with a nasty streak. He has big hands, excellent upper-body strength and shuts down pass-rushers when he gets latched on. Raimann grew up in Austria. He moved from tight end to tackle in 2020, and he's still developing in terms of his overall technique. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"In search of help at left tackle, the Colts land Raimann, who was seen as one of the better Day 2 options. He plays with a firm base, he's a physical run-blocker and he shows balance as a pass protector. He could turn into a long-term starter. -- Jordan Reid"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Alex Wright","year":2022,"height":77,"weight":271,"college":"UAB","college_abbrivation":"UAB","pre_draft":"Wright is a long and talented edge defender who can shoot his hands and walk back offensive tackles to the quarterback when he rushes the passer. He has room to grow as a pass-rusher, but he flashes as a hand fighter, has the speed to cross the face of offensive tackles and bends well for his size. Wright gets overwhelmed by double-teams when he lines up head up on the tackle, but he's effective setting the edge playing outside the tackle. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Myles Garrett posted 16 sacks last season, but free agent Jadeveon Clowney was the only other Browns pass-rusher with more than three, and Chase Winovich didn't record a sack with New England. Wright has the tool set to improve the pass rush this season and develop to the starter opposite Garrett. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"JT Woods","year":2022,"height":74,"weight":195,"college":"Baylor","college_abbrivation":"BAY","pre_draft":"Woods is a long and lean safety with outstanding speed who is at his best playing over the top. He reads the quarterback, tracks the ball well and plucks it out of the air. His nine interceptions since the start of 2020 are tied for most in the FBS. Woods drives on short to intermediate passes and flashes the ability to separate receivers from the ball. His pursuit angles and open-field tackling are inconsistent. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"I expected the Chargers to address the right tackle position here, but they instead looked at safety and grabbed the versatile playmaking Woods to bolster the depth at a crucial position. Facing elite quarterbacks and receivers in the AFC West, it's no secret that depth in the secondary is a must for Los Angeles. Woods provides that immediately for coach Brandon Staley. -- Matt Miller"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Greg Dulcich","year":2022,"height":76,"weight":243,"college":"UCLA","college_abbrivation":"UCLA","pre_draft":"Dulcich settles into pockets working against zone looks, and he's an above-average route runner working against man coverage. He doesn't catch everything he gets his hands on, but he has long arms, and he extends and snatches the ball out of the air. Dulcich has enough speed to make plays downfield and the burst to pick up yards after the catch. His 19.9 yards per catch ranked second best among FBS tight ends in 2020, and his 17.3 yards per catch ranked second among FBS tight ends last season. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Dulcich is an explosive tight end that provides plenty in the passing game. Now paired with Albert Okwuegbunam, the Broncos have two options that complement each other well for Russell Wilson. He is a big play threat that can generate massive gains at all three levels of the field and also has strong hands, but needs to improve significantly as a run blocker. -- Jordan Reid"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cordale Flott","year":2022,"height":73,"weight":175,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Flott is a wiry cover corner with oily hips and good closing burst. He has short arms, and stronger receivers outmuscle him at the top of the stem or the catch point. He has small hands and picked off one pass in three seasons at LSU. He gets stuck on blocks and needs to get stronger, but he's a drag-down tackler who flies around the field and likes to mix it up. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"James Bradberry could be on the trading block after a down year, and Adoree' Jackson missed four games last season. Flott may not be ready to start as a rookie, but he has a high ceiling and fits well in defensive coordinator Wink Martindale's scheme. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"DeAngelo Malone","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":243,"college":"Western Kentucky","college_abbrivation":"WKU","pre_draft":"Malone is an undersized edge rusher with outstanding take-off burst, long arms and good closing pop. He forced four fumbles in 2021 and he has a knack for knocking the ball loose. He has the explosive power to knock blockers back on contact. Malone locates the ball quickly and chases with good effort, but he's not big or strong enough to hold up in a phone booth when teams run at him. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"After focusing on offense with its first two picks, the Falcons grab an experienced and productive outside linebacker. Malone can come in and be an immediate situational pass-rusher who has the speed and instincts to be an early producer. He's a high-effort and high-upside player who fits the Dean Pees scheme and could find himself opposite fellow draftee Arnold Ebiketie early and often. -- Matt Miller"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Nakobe Dean","year":2022,"height":71,"weight":229,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Dean is a reliable tackler who plays with fast eyes and closes in a flash. He shows good range in zone, and he's capable of matching up with most running backs in coverage. He's an instinctive pass-rusher who locates and exploits gaps in pass protections. Dean plays every down like it's the last of his career. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Roquan Smith","post_draft":"Dean suffered a longer wait to be picked than anticipated, but he lands in the perfect situation. A team starved for talent on the second level, Philadelphia gets an instant game-changer. The Eagles haven't had a standout middle linebacker in a long time. Dean's instincts, reliability in coverage and leadership make him a steal at this point in the draft. -- Jordan Reid"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"DeMarvin Leal","year":2022,"height":76,"weight":283,"college":"Texas A&M","college_abbrivation":"TA&M","pre_draft":"Leal lacks the top-end speed to turn the corner as an edge rusher, but he has the ability to win with speed to power, changes directions well for his size and has the quick get-off to win as an interior pass-rusher. He locates the ball and gets off blocks as a run-defender. He's on the lighter side for an interior defensive lineman and can get pushed around as an interior run-defender. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Stephon Tuitt is entering the last year of his contract, he missed the 2021 season and his future with the team is unclear at this point. Leal is a great fit at defensive end in the Steelers' scheme. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Marcus Jones","year":2022,"height":68,"weight":174,"college":"Houston","college_abbrivation":"HOU","pre_draft":"Jones is a nickel corner with lightning-quick feet, greasy hips and good speed. He is undersized and gets pushed around by bigger receivers. He is a playmaker who shows the ability to pluck the ball out of the air; he picked off five passes in 2021. Jones is tough and willing to step up in run support, but he struggles to get off blocks and is inconsistent wrapping up. He's a dangerous return man who brought back three punts and six kickoffs for touchdowns in college. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Patriots might be planning to compete in a track meet after once again selecting for pure speed. Jones is an immediate impact player as a punt and kick returner and is without question the best one in this draft class. His value in coverage is more questionable, as his size points to a future in the slot. -- Matt Miller"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Malik Willis","year":2022,"height":73,"weight":219,"college":"Liberty","college_abbrivation":"LIB","pre_draft":"Willis needs more work on intermediate anticipation throws, particularly over the middle, but he has good deep-ball accuracy and a unique ability to drive the ball accurately downfield while on the run. He's a dynamic playmaker and legitimate weapon on designed runs and scrambles. He has outstanding character and work habits. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Jalen Hurts","post_draft":"After an unforeseen tumble and the biggest surprise of the draft, Willis falls to the third round. But he landed in an ideal spot, and he immediately can be incorporated into a heavy rushing attack with running back Derrick Henry. Willis is the likely heir apparent to Ryan Tannehill and could eventually take over in the future. -- Jordan Reid"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cameron Thomas","year":2022,"height":76,"weight":267,"college":"San Diego State","college_abbrivation":"SDSU","pre_draft":"Thomas is a disruptive run-defender who does a good job of swiping blockers' hands off his frame and is relentless in pursuit. He has short arms and can get engulfed if he isn't attacking and getting into gaps. He is a versatile pass-rusher capable of winning with his hands off the edge and quickness between the tackles. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Thomas is a good value at this point in the draft and it will be interesting to see where the Cardinals play him. Arizona lost Chandler Jones to free agency and Thomas could line up at outside linebacker, but he fits best at 34DE in this scheme and could be seen as the eventual replacement for 33-year-old J.J. Watt. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jalen Tolbert","year":2022,"height":73,"weight":194,"college":"South Alabama","college_abbrivation":"USA","pre_draft":"Tolbert reaches his top-end speed quickly and tracks the deep ball well. He led the FBS in both catches (29) and yards (1,102) on passes thrown 20-plus yards from 2020 to 2021, according to ESPN Stats & Info. He plucks the ball on the run and is an instinctive open-field runner after the catch. Tolbert is not a complete route runner, and he doesn't show great acceleration getting out of breaks. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"There were plenty of rumors leading up to the draft that the Cowboys might take a receiver in the first round. Instead they waited until Round 3 and got the physical and fast Tolbert. Tolbert will immediately compete for a spot in the Cowboys' top three, where he can pick up some of the targets that Amari Cooper and Cedrick Wilson Jr. leave behind. -- Matt Miller"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Terrel Bernard","year":2022,"height":73,"weight":224,"college":"Baylor","college_abbrivation":"BAY","pre_draft":"Bernard is an undersized linebacker who has good range and chases with outstanding effort. He gets covered up at times, but he's got a powerful punch and the short area burst to uncoil on bigger blockers in a phone booth. He reads the quarterback and shows good pattern recognition in zone. Bernard has the foot speed and quickness to compete with backs in man. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Bills address depth at linebacker, and Bernard primarily played on the weak side during his time at Baylor. With a game centered around his explosiveness, his best value comes as a blitzer in all areas and in pass coverage. Bernard likely will have to work his way up through special teams before experiencing snaps as a depth piece on defense. -- Jordan Reid"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dylan Parham","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":311,"college":"Memphis","college_abbrivation":"MEM","pre_draft":"Parham is a natural knee bender who is smooth getting set, anchors well and mirrors decently in pass pro. He has good first-step quickness and takes sound angles as a run-blocker. He gets stood up at times, but he rarely falls off blocks and is strong enough to move defenders when he keeps his pads down. Parham is smooth climbing to the second level and plays under control in space. He has played right tackle and both guard spots. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"It's unclear where 2021 first-round pick Alex Leatherwood will play since moving from right tackle to right guard after four games last year. Even if the Raiders plan to play him at guard, they still needed to address the interior offensive line, and Parham is a good value this late in the third. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Rachaad White","year":2022,"height":72,"weight":214,"college":"Arizona State","college_abbrivation":"ASU","pre_draft":"White is a patient runner with good burst and top-end speed. He has the footspeed and open-field instincts to make defenders miss. He flashes as a route runner, has the body control to adjust to passes thrown outside his frame and is a threat after the catch. He's willing to step up, but there's room for improvement when it comes to his technique in pass pro. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Despite re-signing Leonard Fournette, the Buccaneers need depth at the running back position. Following an incredibly strong Senior Bowl week, White pushed his way up draft boards throughout the pre-draft process. He'll factor into the Tampa running back rotation as a rookie and could push Fournette for touches. -- Matt Miller"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Sean Rhyan","year":2022,"height":77,"weight":321,"college":"UCLA","college_abbrivation":"UCLA","pre_draft":"Rhyan is expected to kick inside to guard after starting 31 games at left tackle at UCLA. He is a natural knee bender and an easy mover in pass protection. He stuns pass-rushers with his punch, and his shorter arms should be less of an issue at guard. Rhyan is an aggressive run-blocker with good short-area power and big hands to latch onto defenders. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"With versatility to play at both guard and tackle, Rhyan provides value as a swing option at both spots. He is a strong dependable blocker at the point of attack, and he has nimble feet as a pass protector. The Packers needed help at offensive tackle, and Rhyan is a natural fit at right tackle opposite David Bakhtiari. -- Jordan Reid"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tyrion Davis-Price","year":2022,"height":72,"weight":211,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Davis-Price has an impressive combination of size, agility and top-end speed. He's quick, makes sharp cuts without losing momentum and gets better with each carry. He gets impatient at times and ball security has been an issue. Davis-Price's ball skills are inconsistent, and he's average in pass protection. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"2021 sixth-round pick Elijah Mitchell exceeded expectations last season, but he also missed six games. And 2021 third-round pick Trey Sermon had a disappointing rookie season. Davis-Price's size and speed makes him a good fit for the 49ers' ground game. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Matt Corral","year":2022,"height":74,"weight":212,"college":"Ole Miss","college_abbrivation":"MISS","pre_draft":"Corral's release is lightning quick, and he gets good zip on his passes. He creates run-after-catch opportunities with his pinpoint short-to-intermediate accuracy. His deep accuracy has always been hit or miss, and he doesn't show a great feel for adjusting trajectory to drop the ball in. Corral has the quick feet to extend plays and is a threat as a runner. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Panthers drafted by far the best player available and also manage to get a potential developmental quarterback. It shouldn't be a surprise if Corral pushes veteran Sam Darnold with his arm strength and dual-threat ability. Coach Matt Rhule was rumored to be comfortable with Corral in the pre-draft process and now has him in his locker room. -- Matt Miller"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Zachary Carter","year":2022,"height":76,"weight":282,"college":"Florida","college_abbrivation":"FLA","pre_draft":"Carter is a tweener strongside defensive end/3-technique. He's quick with active hands and good length, but he's not an effective counterpuncher at this point. He doesn't have the flexibility or closing speed to regularly get to the quarterback rushing off the edge. He's at his best shooting gaps as a run-defender. He's light for an interior defensive lineman and gets covered up when blockers are able to latch on to his frame. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"After playing primarily defensive end at Florida, Carter is likely to kick inside in Cincinnati. In need of depth along the defensive line, Carter has inside-out versatility that has upside as a pass-rusher and ready made run-defender. -- Jordan Reid"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Nick Cross","year":2022,"height":72,"weight":212,"college":"Maryland","college_abbrivation":"MD","pre_draft":"Cross ran the fastest 40-yard dash out of all the safeties at the combine. He's competitive matching up with tight ends and closes well breaking on the ball. He didn't play football until high school. He gets caught out of position at times. Cross doesn't always catch the ball cleanly, but he tracks it well and showed good ball skills at the combine. He flashes above-average stopping power in run support. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Three of the Colts' top four defensive backs from last season are either gone or unsigned, and Indy allowed the second-most passing touchdowns, according to Stats & Information. The Colts did well to sign cornerback Stephon Gilmore, but they needed a safety capable of developing into a starter and addressed that need by getting Cross here. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kerby Joseph","year":2022,"height":73,"weight":203,"college":"Illinois","college_abbrivation":"ILL","pre_draft":"Joseph is a ball hog who was the only FBS player with five interceptions and three forced fumbles last season, according to ESPN Stats & Info. He shows an impressive understanding of route concepts in zone looks, and he has enough top-end speed to hold up as a single-high safety. Joseph is an aggressive run-defender with good range, and he excelled at covering kicks at Illinois. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Lions get jumped by the Colts for Nick Cross but land on another safety with experience, leadership and the overall physical traits that lead to free safety range. The Detroit secondary is a true work in progress rebuild effort, and Joseph will be thrust into at least a third safety role from Day 1. He's a legitimate starting contender this year. -- Matt Miller"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Brian Robinson Jr.","year":2022,"height":74,"weight":225,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Robinson is a big back who attacks the line of scrimmage and creates a lot of yards after contact. His 14 rushing touchdowns tied for the most in the SEC, and his 84 broken or evaded tackles on rushes led the SEC during the 2021 season, according to ESPN Stats & Information. He's not an ankle-breaker in space and has just average top-end speed. He's a reliable safety valve as a receiver and has good upside as a pass-blocker. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"A true downhill runner who is tough to tackle, Robinson Jr. had to wait for his time at Alabama, but it eventually paid off. He is a no-nonsense runner who can run between the tackles and on the perimeter, and he slots in well as a committee rusher. He needs to improve as a pass-catcher, so his value likely comes strictly as a runner. -- Jordan Reid"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"David Bell","year":2022,"height":73,"weight":212,"college":"Purdue","college_abbrivation":"PUR","pre_draft":"Bell is a crafty route runner who is quicker than fast, separates from underneath man and has the football instincts to settle into windows working against zone looks. He's a hands catcher with good body control, and he holds onto the ball after taking a big hit. Among the 32 receivers who ran the 40-yard dash at the combine, his 4.65 tied for the second-worst time. He doesn't project as much of a big-play threat in the NFL. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Browns traded for Amari Copper but parted ways with Odell Beckham Jr. during last season and released Jarvis Landry. Plus 2021 third-round pick Anthony Schwartz had a disappointing rookie season. Bell is an NFL ready route-runner who doesn't have a high ceiling but can make immediate contributions. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Myjai Sanders","year":2022,"height":77,"weight":228,"college":"Cincinnati","college_abbrivation":"CIN","pre_draft":"Sanders' greatest strength is his ability to fire out with leverage, shoot his hands and stack blockers. He's tough for his size; he weighed 247 pounds at his pro day after weighing 228 at the combine, reportedly while dealing with a stomach bug. Sanders has outstanding top-end speed and chases with good effort. He flashes as a hand fighter, has the body control to win with outside-in moves and bends well, but his production didn't match his talent rushing the passer. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Cardinals continue to add to the edge rush, this time adding a speedy pass-rusher in Sanders. The key to his future will be maintaining his weight after seeing his numbers fluctuate throughout the draft process to a point in which he weighed 229 pounds. If he's able to stay around 240, he'll see the field as a rookie sub-package rusher. -- Matt Miller"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jeremy Ruckert","year":2022,"height":78,"weight":252,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Ruckert is a reliable possession receiver who dropped one pass during his final two seasons at Ohio State. He makes difficult catches in traffic, and he takes sound angles, locks out and looks to steer defenders as a run-blocker. His effort competing for the ball as a receiver and working to sustain as a blocker is tremendous. But he's not much of a big-play threat. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"After adding C.J. Uzomah and Tyler Conklin in free agency, the Jets continue to add to the tight end room. Ruckert wasn't exploited often in the passing game as he battled for touches with Chris Olave, Garrett Wilson and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. He is a well-seasoned blocker which is likely what his role could be early on. -- Jordan Reid"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Channing Tindall","year":2022,"height":74,"weight":230,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Tindall is a sideline-to-sideline run-defender who chases with good effort and has outstanding speed and excellent stopping power. He is strong for his size, has longer arms and shows good pop taking on blockers. He has extensive special teams experience and the skill set to make an impact there in the NFL. He shows good instincts and closes well when he adds on late as a pass-rusher. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Dolphins' rush defense allowed two yards after contact per rush, which was the third-worst mark in the NFL last season, according to ESPN Stats & Information. Tindall is a powerful striker who should push Elandon Roberts for a starting job as a rookie. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Leo Chenal","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":250,"college":"Wisconsin","college_abbrivation":"WISC","pre_draft":"Chenal is a big off-ball linebacker who plays with good leverage, is strong at the point of attack and shows the ability to get off blocks in time to make the play. He's a sideline-to-sideline run-defender who ran well at the combine and chases with good effort. He has the ability to run over running backs and closes well rushing the passer. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Chiefs do what they do best with later picks and grab a productive player with big time physical traits to develop into a better player. Chenal is listed at linebacker but could see time rushing the quarterback early in his career while learning the off-ball linebacker position and improving in coverage. His immediate impact should be felt as a stack linebacker with some pass-rush and blitzing potential. -- Matt Miller"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Logan Bruss","year":2022,"height":77,"weight":309,"college":"Wisconsin","college_abbrivation":"WISC","pre_draft":"Bruss flashes the ability to move defenders off the ball and has the potential to develop into an outstanding zone blocker. His 4.55-second combine short shuttle is an outstanding time for an interior offensive lineman, and he has quick feet on tape. He gets set quickly, flashes a powerful punch and anchors well in pass pro. He oversets and gets beat to the inside at times. Bruss is versatile but projects better at guard, where he started six games, than right tackle, where he started 26 games at Wisconsin. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Bruss has experience at both guard and tackle during his career at Wisconsin, and he likely slots inside as a guard at the next level. As the Rams continue to add depth up front, Bruss is a stout option who generates plenty of movement as a run blocker. But he is inconsistent as a pass protector. -- Jordan Reid"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Danny Gray","year":2022,"height":72,"weight":186,"college":"SMU","college_abbrivation":"SMU","pre_draft":"Gray is a shifty open-field runner with good burst and contact balance after the catch. He has outstanding speed and flashes the ability to get behind the coverage. He gets corners to open up before gearing down on hitch, curl and comeback routes, too. He is a hands catcher but doesn't have the frame to regularly win 50-50 balls. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The 49ers ranked 30th in vertical routes run last season, according to ESPN Stats and Information. Gray is the eighth-ranked receiver available on our board, but he certainly has the top-end speed to challenge vertically and stretch the field. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cade Otton","year":2022,"height":77,"weight":247,"college":"Washington","college_abbrivation":"WASH","pre_draft":"Otton is a big target and natural hands catcher who makes plays in traffic. He doesn't have great burst or change of direction, but he leverages his routes and settles into pockets working against zone looks. He averaged 11.3 yards per catch at Washington, and he's not much of a big-play threat. He's a competitive in-line blocker who blocks to the echo of the whistle. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dameon Pierce","year":2022,"height":70,"weight":218,"college":"Florida","college_abbrivation":"FLA","pre_draft":"Pierce is a one-cut downhill runner with good contact balance and finishing power. Nine of his 13 rushing touchdowns in 2021 came in goal-to-go situations, according to ESPN Stats & Information. He's a natural hands catcher with the potential to develop into a reliable safety valve. He runs with outstanding effort, rarely fumbles and is willing to stick his face in the fan as a blocker. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Perrion Winfrey","year":2022,"height":76,"weight":290,"college":"Oklahoma","college_abbrivation":"OU","pre_draft":"Winfrey is a disruptive run-defender with good initial quickness, long arms and active hands. He has good range for his size and flashes the ability to chase down running backs. He's an inconsistent finisher, but he makes more of an impact rushing the passer than the stats indicate. Winfrey had a strong week at the Senior Bowl. He flashes good power and violent hands. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Coby Bryant","year":2022,"height":73,"weight":193,"college":"Cincinnati","college_abbrivation":"CIN","pre_draft":"Bryant is an instinctive corner who quickly diagnoses routes in man coverage and route combinations in zone looks. He lacks elite top-end speed but flips his hips smoothly and knows how to protect himself against versus speedsters. Bryant is a hands catcher who picked off seven passes over the past two seasons. He steps up and wraps tacklers in run support. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Daniel Faalele","year":2022,"height":80,"weight":384,"college":"Minnesota","college_abbrivation":"MINN","pre_draft":"Faalele is a massive right tackle with exceptional height, bulk and arm length. He's quick enough to establish position and has the power to overwhelm defenders in the run game. He rarely gives ground and his size makes it challenging to get around him in pass protection. He's a developmental prospect who didn't play competitive football until 2017, and his overall technique is a work in progress. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Max Mitchell","year":2022,"height":78,"weight":307,"college":"Louisiana","college_abbrivation":"UL","pre_draft":"Mitchell is a positional run-blocker with the foot speed to scoop and seal defenders in zone schemes. He lacks the lower-body strength to consistently drive defensive linemen off the ball. He's quick and shoots his hands in pass pro, but he has shorter arms for a tackle, and the competition level raises concerns. Texas was his only Power 5 opponent in 2021, and he struggled at the Senior Bowl. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Daniel Bellinger","year":2022,"height":77,"weight":253,"college":"San Diego State","college_abbrivation":"SDSU","pre_draft":"Bellinger is a big target and natural hands catcher with bigger hands and shorter arms. He has good contact balance and runs hard after the catch. He wasn't much of a big-play threat at the college level, but he ran better than expected at the combine. He has the size-speed combination to make some plays down the seam. Bellinger gets off the ball and works his hands inside and moves his feet as a blocker. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Percy Butler","year":2022,"height":72,"weight":194,"college":"Louisiana","college_abbrivation":"UL","pre_draft":"Butler is a lean safety with average length and outstanding timed speed. He closes quickly breaking on passes in front of him, and he's fluid enough to compete in man-to-man coverage. He looked good tracking, adjusting and high-pointing the ball at the combine. Butler comes in too hot and slips off tackles in run support. His release and speed make him an outstanding gunner on special teams. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dane Belton","year":2022,"height":73,"weight":205,"college":"Iowa","college_abbrivation":"IOWA","pre_draft":"Belton is a versatile defender who lines up over the slot, in the box and deep. He's a playmaker who tracks the ball well and picked off five passes in 2021. Belton has good range and the speed to run with tight ends, backs and most receivers, but he's at his best breaking on passes in underneath coverage. His angles in coverage and run support are inconsistent. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Damarri Mathis","year":2022,"height":71,"weight":196,"college":"Pittsburgh","college_abbrivation":"PITT","pre_draft":"Mathis has the third-lowest completion percentage allowed by primary defender in coverage since 2019, according to ESPN Stats & Information, trailing only Cincinnati's Ahmad Gardner and LSU's Derek Stingley Jr. He's an instinctive press-zone cover with longer arms and outstanding speed. He has average size, so bigger receivers have had some success separating with strength at the top of routes. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Eyioma Uwazurike","year":2022,"height":78,"weight":316,"college":"Iowa State","college_abbrivation":"ISU","pre_draft":"Uwazurike has got excellent length and the upper-body strength to set the edge. He has the quick hands to slip blocks and disrupt plays in the backfield when he lines up on the inside. He's a powerful edge rusher who flashes the ability to shoot his hands and walk offensive tackles back to the quarterback. But he doesn't have great burst, bend or closing speed for an edge rusher. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Micheal Clemons","year":2022,"height":77,"weight":263,"college":"Texas A&M","college_abbrivation":"TA&M","pre_draft":"Clemons has the size and long arms to stack blockers and set the edge. There's room for improvement when it comes to getting off blocks, but he flashes the ability to disengage in time to make the play. He has the length and initial quickness to drive back offensive tackles when rushing the passer. He flashes violent hands initially, but he doesn't counter well when he doesn't win with his first move and stalls out too much. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Akayleb Evans","year":2022,"height":74,"weight":197,"college":"Missouri","college_abbrivation":"MIZ","pre_draft":"Evans is a tall and lean corner at his best in press and zone. He has the length to disrupt receivers and the speed to run with most receivers. He shows good route recognition and closes well when breaking on passes. He has smaller hands, drops balls he should catch and had one career interception. Evans has average-at-best stopping power and slips off some tackles. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jalyn Armour-Davis","year":2022,"height":73,"weight":197,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Armour-Davis is a tall press corner with excellent top-end speed. He matches patterns, breaks on the ball and limits yards after the catch in zone looks. His footwork is a little inconsistent, and NFL releases could give him problems early in his career. He has shorter arms but flashes above-average ball skills and the potential to develop into a playmaker at the NFL level. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Brandon Smith","year":2022,"height":76,"weight":250,"college":"Penn State","college_abbrivation":"PSU","pre_draft":"Smith is a rangy run-defender who flies around the field and has outstanding speed. His overaggressiveness leads to some missed tackles. He is big and long, but he is still developing his technique taking on blocks. He can match the size and speed of NFL tight ends and running backs. Smith hasn't reached his potential in coverage; he allowed a 75% completion rate as the primary defender in coverage in 2021, according to ESPN Stats & Info. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jack Jones","year":2022,"height":71,"weight":171,"college":"Arizona State","college_abbrivation":"ASU","pre_draft":"Jones is quick and fluid with good balance and average top-end speed. He's a playmaker who wins some 50-50 balls despite his frame, but he is ultimately a smaller corner with shorter arms, so he can get beat at the catch point downfield. He's an inconsistent tackler, but he's tough and willing to stick his face in the fan in run support. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Zamir White","year":2022,"height":72,"weight":214,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"White is a patient and shifty inside runner who runs behind his pads and makes it tough to get a clean hit on him. He has good finishing power and consistently falls forward at the end of runs. White flashed after the catch, but he has small hands. He's not a polished route runner and caught just 17 passes in 38 career games. He has the size, toughness ad strength to develop into an effective pass-blocker. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Isaiah Spiller","year":2022,"height":72,"weight":217,"college":"Texas A&M","college_abbrivation":"TA&M","pre_draft":"Spiller doesn't have great top-end speed, but he is an efficient and tough runner who is quick through the hole when he gets a seam, makes defenders miss and frequently falls forward at the end of runs. He is a natural pass-catcher and an instinctive open-field runner after the catch. Spiller is a willing and tough pass-blocker. Ball security was an issue in college. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cade York","year":2022,"height":73,"weight":206,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"York, the top-ranked kicker in this class, is the LSU record holder for 50-yard field goals made in a career; he made 15 of his 19 career attempts of 50-plus yards. He has experience punting and kicking off. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Erik Ezukanma","year":2022,"height":74,"weight":209,"college":"Texas Tech","college_abbrivation":"TTU","pre_draft":"Ezukanma has enough speed to threaten vertically and the body control to make back-shoulder catches. He does a good job of getting inside leverage on slants and using his frame to shield defenders from the ball. Ezukanma is a big target who flashes the ability to make tough, contested catches, but he's not a natural hands catcher and drops balls he should catch. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Neil Farrell Jr.","year":2022,"height":76,"weight":330,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Farrell is a physical run-defender who knocks offensive linemen off balance and fights through blocks with his hands. He's massive with good play strength, but his short arms affect his ability to lock out and control blocks. He pushes the pocket and flashes as a hands fighter, but his upside as a pass-rusher is limited by his below-average foot speed and closing burst. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Pierre Strong Jr.","year":2022,"height":71,"weight":207,"college":"South Dakota State","college_abbrivation":"SDST","pre_draft":"Strong is a smooth between-the-tackles runner with good patience, very good burst through the hole and the outstanding top-end speed to break away when he gets a seam. His hands are a little inconsistent. He averaged 6.8 yards per catch in 2021 and looked like a checkdown on tape, but he has the potential to develop into a weapon in the passing game. His technique is inconsistent, and he needs to get stronger in pass pro. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Charlie Kolar","year":2022,"height":79,"weight":252,"college":"Iowa State","college_abbrivation":"ISU","pre_draft":"Kolar is a big target with long arms and big hands. He exploits pockets in zone looks and makes plays over the middle. He's a one-speed route runner who relies on his strength and ability to make contested catches working against man coverage. He's tall and lean, so he has some problems sustaining as a blocker. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jake Ferguson","year":2022,"height":77,"weight":250,"college":"Wisconsin","college_abbrivation":"WISC","pre_draft":"Ferguson is a natural hands catcher who adjusts to passes thrown outside his frame, makes plays in traffic and shows the ability to hang on after taking a big hit. He runs hard and flashes the ability to make the first defender miss, but he's not much of a threat after the catch and lacks the second gear to stretch the field. He gets into position and blocks to the echo of the whistle. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jordan Stout","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":209,"college":"Penn State","college_abbrivation":"PSU","pre_draft":"Stout has the leg strength to flip the field and the touch to down the ball inside the 20-yard line. He averaged 46 yards per punt and placed 35 of his 67 punts inside the opponent's 20-yard line in 2021. He's not nearly as accurate as a place-kicker, but he has the power to connect on long-range field goal attempts and drive the ball on kickoffs. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Hassan Haskins","year":2022,"height":74,"weight":228,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Haskins is a big one-cut runner who follows his blocks and finds creases in short-yardage situations. He has good lower-body strength and drives his legs on contact. Haskins doesn't have an elite second gear, and he lacks ideal lateral agility. He's a reliable checkdown as a receiver out of the backfield and tough in pass pro. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Romeo Doubs","year":2022,"height":74,"weight":201,"college":"Nevada","college_abbrivation":"NEV","pre_draft":"Doubs led the FBS in catches (12), touchdowns (9) and receiving yards (500) on post routes over the past two seasons, according to ESPN Stats & Information research. He shakes defenders with quick feet at the line of scrimmage and tracks the ball well. He has the big mitts, length and body control to adjust to passes thrown outside his frame, and he flashes the ability to make the first defender miss after the catch. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jake Camarda","year":2022,"height":73,"weight":193,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Camarda was Georgia's punter the past four seasons and is the school's career leader in punting average at 45.8 yards per punt. He handled the kickoff duties the past two seasons and has served as the Bulldogs' holder on placement kicks. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Spencer Burford","year":2022,"height":76,"weight":304,"college":"UTSA","college_abbrivation":"UTSA","pre_draft":"Burford gets into position, blocks to the echo of the whistle and flashes the ability to move defenders off the ball in the run game. He's quick, he has long arms, and he's tough to shake once he's locked on -- but he's late with his punch, and longer edge rushers have some success getting into his frame. He gives too much ground at times, but he's a competitive player who doesn't let a bad play turn into a string of bad plays. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Joshua Williams","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":195,"college":"Fayetteville State","college_abbrivation":"FAY","pre_draft":"Williams is a tall press corner who has long arms and turns to locate the ball when he's in phase. He's a little tight and gives up some separation at the top of routes, but he flashes the ability to recover. He has a wide catching radius and high-points the ball. He's lean and drops some passes, but he closes well and flashes above-average stopping power in run support and after the catch. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cordell Volson","year":2022,"height":78,"weight":315,"college":"North Dakota State","college_abbrivation":"NDSU","pre_draft":"Volson gets into position and has the strength to move defenders off the ball. He blocks to the echo of the whistle and buries defenders when he gets them on the ropes. Volson is tough to shake once he's locked on, but he needs to win with his hands to stay in front of his assignments in pass protection. He leans and he loses late in the run game and pass pro. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Bailey Zappe","year":2022,"height":73,"weight":215,"college":"Western Kentucky","college_abbrivation":"WKU","pre_draft":"Zappe set FBS single-season records with 62 passing touchdowns and 5,967 passing yards in 2021, according to ESPN Stats & Information. He has a quick release and is an accurate short-to-intermediate passer when throwing in rhythm. He shows a good feel for where pressure is coming from and moves well within the pocket. He struggles to drive the ball vertically and is not nearly as consistent with his ball placement when throwing on the move. And he doesn't project as much of a running threat in the NFL. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Calvin Austin III","year":2022,"height":68,"weight":170,"college":"Memphis","college_abbrivation":"MEM","pre_draft":"Austin is a former walk-on with the second gear to pull away from pursuit when he gets a crease. He is a threat to go the distance after the catch and as a ball carrier and a punt returner. He had 222 yards after the catch on shallow and crossing routes in 2021 (most in the FBS), according to ESPN Stats & Info. Austin is a small target with shorter arms, which hinders his ability to win 50-50 balls downfield. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Isaiah Likely","year":2022,"height":77,"weight":245,"college":"Coastal Carolina","college_abbrivation":"CCU","pre_draft":"Likely is a smooth and instinctive open-field runner after the catch. He is an effective vertical route runner with good speed. His size makes him a matchup problem for defensive backs, and his speed makes him a matchup problem for linebackers. Likely has big hands and good body control. He flashes solid upper-body strength, but he needs to get stronger and continue to improve his ability to sustain as a blocker. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Zach Tom","year":2022,"height":76,"weight":304,"college":"Wake Forest","college_abbrivation":"WAKE","pre_draft":"Tom is an effective positional blocker at his best covering up defenders on zone runs and combo blocking to the second level. He gets set quickly, sinks his hips and shoots his hands in pass pro. He played tackle the past two seasons but has shorter arms for a tackle and projects best at center, which is where he played in 2019. His combine 40-yard dash, short shuttle and broad jump were all outstanding for an interior offensive lineman. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Damarion Williams","year":2022,"height":70,"weight":182,"college":"Houston","college_abbrivation":"HOU","pre_draft":"Williams is an undersized defensive back with short arms and projects as a nickel in the NFL. He's quick to diagnose and react when he's able to keep the play in front of him. He has small hands and is not a ball hawk. He's an aggressive run-defender who breaks down and wraps up. Williams has some problems getting off blocks and occasionally gets overpowered by bigger ball carriers. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Decobie Durant","year":2022,"height":70,"weight":180,"college":"South Carolina State","college_abbrivation":"SCST","pre_draft":"Durant is an undersized corner with short arms and outstanding timed speed. He's smooth turning and running on the outside but projects best as a slot corner in the NFL because of his frame. He has the oily hips and burst to blanket receivers underneath. He's short with smaller hands, but he's a ball magnet who tracks the ball well and catches with his hands. He steps up and wraps up in run support. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chigoziem Okonkwo","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":238,"college":"Maryland","college_abbrivation":"MD","pre_draft":"Okonkwo is a smaller flex tight end who flashes as a route runner and has a good feel for finding soft spots in zone coverage. He averaged just 8.6 yards per catch last season and wasn't much of a deep threat, but he has good timed speed and the ability to make plays downfield. Okonkwo runs with good contact balance and flashes after the catch. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Sam Howell","year":2022,"height":73,"weight":218,"college":"North Carolina","college_abbrivation":"UNC","pre_draft":"Howell has the best deep-ball accuracy of any quarterback in this class. His touch, trajectory and placement on deep shots and vertical seam shots are excellent. He moves well in the pocket and is an effective runner. His pocket-passing mechanics need refinement and his accuracy typically dips on anticipation throws, particularly in the intermediate range. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Darian Kinnard","year":2022,"height":77,"weight":322,"college":"Kentucky","college_abbrivation":"UK","pre_draft":"Kinnard primarily lined up at right tackle at Kentucky, but he projects better at guard than tackle in the NFL. He's a massive mauler who is one of the strongest blockers in this class; he pushes around defenders in the run game. He is late delivering his punch and doesn't mirror well, but he anchors fine, and his long arms and wide frame make it tough to get around him. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Micah McFadden","year":2022,"height":73,"weight":240,"college":"Indiana","college_abbrivation":"IU","pre_draft":"McFadden is an instinctive inside linebacker with the short-area burst to shoot gaps and knock the ball carrier back on contact between the tackles. He shows excellent awareness in underneath zone. He picked off four passes and had eight passes defended at Indiana. He's an effective hands fighter who is relentless and works half the man rushing the passer. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"D.J. Davidson","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":327,"college":"Arizona State","college_abbrivation":"ASU","pre_draft":"Davidson has the size and upper-body strength to hold his ground and stand up blockers in a phone booth. He flashes the ability to locate the ball and get off blocks in time to make the play. His pads rise, and he gives too much ground to double teams. Davidson lacks the change of direction and closing speed to regularly get to the quarterback. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Khalil Shakir","year":2022,"height":72,"weight":196,"college":"Boise State","college_abbrivation":"BSU","pre_draft":"Shakir is an instinctive open-field runner who plucks the ball out of the air, makes the first defender miss and quickly hits his top-end speed. Boise State made the most of his ability to produce with the ball in his hands by getting him the ball quickly and using him in the run game and as a returner. Shakir is at his best working out of the slot; he is tough going over the middle. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cole Turner","year":2022,"height":79,"weight":249,"college":"Nevada","college_abbrivation":"NEV","pre_draft":"Turner is a big target who frequently lines up in the slot. He is a savvy route runner with a good feel for how to set up his breaks and where to sit while working against zone looks. He is a matchup problem in the red zone, especially when he splits out wide. Turner caught 16 of his 20 career touchdown passes in the red zone and 12 of his TDs split out wide. He has the frame, length and big hands to make contested catches, but he also drops too many catchable balls. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Thomas Booker","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":301,"college":"Stanford","college_abbrivation":"STAN","pre_draft":"Booker is at his best playing 3-4 DE in a two-gap scheme. He has the strength to knock blockers back in a phone booth, locates the ball and can get off blocks in time to make plays. He's big enough to line up at defensive tackle in even fronts, so he has some scheme versatility. Booker pushes the pocket, flashes as a hands fighter and chases the quarterback with good effort. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tyler Allgeier","year":2022,"height":71,"weight":224,"college":"BYU","college_abbrivation":"BYU","pre_draft":"Allgeier is a big back with good foot speed for his size, and he flashes the ability to make defenders miss. His burst through the hole is average, and he's not a breakaway threat. He's an effective pass-blocker who steps up and is strong enough to anchor. He's more of a checkdown than a threat as a receiver out of the backfield. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Delarrin Turner-Yell","year":2022,"height":70,"weight":197,"college":"Oklahoma","college_abbrivation":"OU","pre_draft":"Turner-Yell is fluid with good closing burst and recovery speed. He's capable of matching up with some slot receivers and smaller H-backs. He gives up too much size versus most tight ends. Turner-Yell is aggressive with a ball hawk's mentality but takes too many chances. He's a rangy run defender and he flies around the field but he misses too many tackles. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tariq Woolen","year":2022,"height":76,"weight":205,"college":"UTSA","college_abbrivation":"UTSA","pre_draft":"Woolen is a press/zone corner with a rare blend of size, length and speed. He has the long arms and burst to recover when he gets caught out of phase. He moved from receiver to corner late in the 2019 season -- and he is still learning the position -- but he reads the quarterback and flashes good route recognition. Woolen is an inconsistent finisher who fails to wrap up at times, but he gets off blocks and has good stopping power in run support. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Snoop Conner","year":2022,"height":70,"weight":222,"college":"Ole Miss","college_abbrivation":"MISS","pre_draft":"Conner is a big back and decisive one-cut runner who excels in short-yardage and goal-line situations. He lacks the agility to string together moves in space and has below average speed. Conner needs some technique refinement, but he's big and strong at the point of attack in pass protection. His ceiling as a receiver appears to be as a checkdown option. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Matt Waletzko","year":2022,"height":80,"weight":312,"college":"North Dakota","college_abbrivation":"UND","pre_draft":"Waletzko is a tall offensive tackle with rare length and good range. He gets good initial push in a phone booth and buries defenders on combo blocks. He has a high center of gravity and falls off blocks late. He has the long arms to take away the edge and flashes a powerful punch in pass pro. He has the foot speed and balance to take away inside moves when his footwork is sound, but Waletzko gets caught flat-footed at times. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jerome Ford","year":2022,"height":71,"weight":210,"college":"Cincinnati","college_abbrivation":"CIN","pre_draft":"Ford is a pick-and-slide runner who has quick feet and is smooth changing directions. He ran well at the combine and shifts into another gear when he hits daylight. He's not an advanced route runner and can be a bit of a body catcher, but he has been a reliable checkdown. He shows adequate awareness, takes solid angles and flashes good initial pop in pass pro. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Zyon McCollum","year":2022,"height":74,"weight":199,"college":"Sam Houston","college_abbrivation":"SHSU","pre_draft":"McCollum is a tall corner with excellent speed who tested exceptionally well at the combine. He has adequate length and the strength to effectively jam receivers in press. He has the ability to locate the ball when he is in phase and recovers well when he gets caught out of phase. McCollum intercepted 13 passes and had 54 passes defended in college. He steps up and wraps tacklers in run support. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tyreke Smith","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":254,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Smith is flexible with long arms and quick hands but had just eight sacks in 39 career games. He needs to make strides as a counter-puncher if he's to reach his potential as a pass-rusher. He doesn't have great size, but he is tough, plays with adequate leverage and can set the edge working one-on-one. He gets off blocks and gives good effort pursuing ball carriers. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Eric Johnson","year":2022,"college":"324 lbs","pre_draft":"Johnson is a five-year starter and Senior Bowl standout who is stout at the point of attack, has the length to keep blockers off his frame and is a strong finisher. He ran well at his pro day and is a rangy run-defender for his size. But he recorded just 5.5 sacks in 48 career games playing at an FCS school. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Otito Ogbonnia","year":2022,"college":"233 lbs","pre_draft":"Ogbannia is a big and long nose tackle who typically controls blocks and disengages quickly one-on-one. He shows the ability to hold his ground and occupy double-teams. He gets into offensive linemen's pads and can push the pocket, but he doesn't close or change directions well. He frequently seems to lack a plan as a pass-rusher. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"D'Marco Jackson","year":2022,"college":"170 lbs","pre_draft":"Jackson is the only FBS player in the 2000s with a season that included at least 120 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, six sacks and six passes defended (2021). He sifts through traffic and shoots gaps between the tackles. He's a rangy defender who runs well and chases with good effort, but he shows some tightness as an open-field tackler and in coverage. Jackson is an instinctive pass-rusher who closes well. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Montrell Washington","year":2022,"college":"189 lbs","pre_draft":"Washington is an undersized receiver with good speed. He caught ten passes for 124 yards and a touchdown against Florida in 2021. He's a dangerous return man who returned two punts and one kickoff for touchdowns last year.  -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kyle Philips","year":2022,"college":"194 lbs","pre_draft":"Philips is an undersized slot receiver with short arms and below-average speed. He's a savvy route runner with the quickness and change of direction to separate from man coverage. He's an instinctive and slippery open-field runner who is more of a threat after the catch than downfield. He averaged 22.6 yards per punt return and returned one for a touchdown in 2021. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kyren Williams","year":2022,"college":"282 lbs","pre_draft":"Williams is a slippery runner with good contact balance. He broke or evaded 118 tackles on rushes since 2020, which is the third most among FBS running backs in that time according to ESPN Stats & Information research. He has below-average top-end speed, but he's quicker than fast. He's a natural hands catcher who is versatile enough to work out of the slot. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Esezi Otomewo","year":2022,"college":"209 lbs","pre_draft":"Otomewo is a big defensive end with the strength to hold his ground and the length to press blockers off his frame. He chases with good effort and makes some plays in pursuit. He flashes violent hands and has some upside as an interior pass-rusher. Two of his three sacks last season came in the bowl game, and he doesn't have ideal burst or change of direction for an edge rusher. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tycen Anderson","year":2022,"college":"6'5\"","pre_draft":"Anderson posted outstanding results in the three measurables that matter most for safeties at the combine. His arms measured 33 inches, his 40-yard dash time tied for second fastest, and his three-cone drill time was the second quickest for the safeties. He predominantly played over the slot but has experience playing in the box and deep. He closes quickly and tends to limit production after the catch. He has big hands and a wide catching radius but hasn't intercepted a pass since the 2018 season. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"DaRon Bland","year":2022,"college":"5'11\"","pre_draft":"Bland is a tall corner with long arms who he reportedly ran well (4.4-second 40) at his pro day. He can locate the ball and pluck it out of the air when he's in coverage. He tries to rip the ball out when he gets caught out of phase. Bland is tight in space and doesn't recover well on tape. He has the size and toughness to develop into an effective run defender. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Braxton Jones","year":2022,"college":"6'6\"","pre_draft":"Jones is quick and has excellent length, but he is top heavy and lacks the footspeed to mirror quick edge rushers in pass pro. He fires out of his stance and gets good pop on contact as a run-blocker. He has good range and takes sound angles climbing to the second level, but he rarely wins the leverage battle and/or drives defenders off the line. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ty Chandler","year":2022,"college":"6'4\"","pre_draft":"Chandler is explosive yet doesn't need to gear down to maneuver through tight spaces. He is high-cut with a lean frame but runs behind his pads and shows surprisingly good contact balance. He's a hands catcher with good upside as a receiver. Chandler shows good awareness, takes quality angles and puts his face in the fire in pass pro. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Teagan Quitoriano","year":2022,"college":"5'10\"","pre_draft":"Quitoriano is an efficient route runner with good size and length. He will never be a seam-stretcher due to his lack of top-end speed, and he needs to become more of a finisher as a blocker. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Luke Wattenberg","year":2022,"college":"6'7\"","pre_draft":"Wattenberg gets set quickly, and has long arms and the foot speed to stay in front of his assignments in pass pro. He's lean and gives too much ground. Wattenberg has the quickness to reach most blocks and fits best in a zone-heavy scheme. He has a narrow base and frequently gets knocked back in a phone booth. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Samuel Womack","year":2022,"college":"6'5\"","pre_draft":"Womack is a smaller corner with excellent speed and surprisingly good length. He has the balance and foot speed to match up with slot receivers underneath. He's tough for his size, and he's willing to get involved in run support. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Marcus McKethan","year":2022,"college":"6'4\"","pre_draft":"McKethan has the frame and strength to wall off defenders in the run game. He has outstanding length and fights to stay in front of his assignment, but he doesn't have great foot speed. He needs to improve as a hand fighter in pass protection. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dominique Robinson","year":2022,"college":"6'3\"","pre_draft":"Robinson didn't start a game on defense at Miami (Ohio), but he flashes on tape and has the burst, length and bend to develop into a disruptive edge rusher in the NFL. He shoots his hands and has the upper-body strength to stack blockers, but there's room for improvement when it comes to disengaging as a run defender. He has good range and chases with good effort. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Matthew Butler","year":2022,"college":"6'4\"","pre_draft":"Butler has the active hands, body control and top-end speed to develop into a disruptive interior pass-rusher in the NFL. He is a good run defender who makes it tough for blockers to lock onto his frame and has enough range to make some plays outside the tackle box. He's strong for his size and plays with good balance, but Butler is on the lighter side with short arms, and he did not test well on the bench press at the combine. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Damone Clark","year":2022,"college":"6'5\"","pre_draft":"Clark's ability to keep blockers off his frame makes him tough to block in the run game. He closes well and chases with good effort. He is tight and is going to have a hard time covering shiftier running backs, but he matches up better with tight ends and shows good awareness in underneath zone. Clark underwent spinal fusion surgery on March 24, and he is likely to miss the entire 2022 season. He is expected to make a full recovery, however. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"James Mitchell","year":2022,"college":"6'4\"","pre_draft":"Mitchell is an effective route runner with good quickness off the line and out of breaks. He shows good body control and hand-eye coordination adjusting to throws outside of his frame. He runs well and tracks the deep ball well. He's a willing and aggressive blocker, but he has a leaner frame and lacks snap in his hands. Mitchell missed most of the 2021 season because of a knee injury. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"John Ridgeway","year":2022,"pre_draft":"Ridgeway is a stout run-defender and former wrestler who controls blockers with his hands, locates the ball well and gets off blocks. His effort chasing the run and rushing the passer is outstanding. He doesn't have the foot speed or closing burst to regularly get to the quarterback at the NFL level. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kingsley Enagbare","year":2022,"pre_draft":"Enagbare is still developing as a hand fighter in rushing the passer, but he's long with heavy hands. He flashes powerful push-pull and swipe moves. He lacks closing speed and leaves too many sacks on the field due to poor tackling. Enagbare has the upper-body strength to get off blocks and pursue. If he learns to play with better leverage, he'll become a strong edge setter. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Matt Araiza","year":2022,"height":73,"weight":200,"college":"San Diego State","college_abbrivation":"SDSU","pre_draft":"Araiza lost the punting job in 2020 and responded by turning himself into the best punter in college football in 2021. He averaged 51.2 yards per punt -- setting an FBS single-season record -- and had 40 punts downed inside the 20-yard line, most in the FBS in 2021 according to ESPN Stats & Information. He made six tackles in 2021, too. Araiza also kicked off and served as the team's place-kicker the past three seasons. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kyron Johnson","year":2022,"college":"237 lbs","pre_draft":"Johnson is a sideline-to-sideline run defender with great speed and stopping power. He has good burst and bend rushing off the edge. He's undersized but he has explosive power, and he flashed good speed to power the week of the Senior Bowl. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Darrian Beavers","year":2022,"college":"221 lbs","pre_draft":"Beavers is quick to diagnose and shoot gaps on inside runs. He has the length and upper-body power to stack and shed. He lacks the closing speed of a sideline-to-sideline run-defender. He's an effective hands fighter who flashes as an edge rusher. He's more effective rushing the passer than he is dropping into coverage, considering he has limited range. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kevin Harris","year":2022,"college":"314 lbs","pre_draft":"Harris is coming off a disappointing 2021 season that amplified concerns about the back surgery he underwent following the 2020 season. But he had his best game of the year (182 yards rushing, 1 TD) against North Carolina in the Duke's Mayo Bowl, and he has the talent to quickly develop into a No. 2 based on his 2020 tape. Harris is an instinctive inside runner with good burst for his size. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Vederian Lowe","year":2022,"college":"208 lbs","pre_draft":"Lowe is big enough to cover up defenders, but he plays high and gets stood up. He has long arms, and he's tough to shake once he gets his hands inside and locks on, but his hand placement is inconsistent. He oversets and struggles to recover. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Christian Benford","year":2022,"college":"308 lbs","pre_draft":"Benford is big with average timed speed, but he has the potential to develop into an effective press corner at the NFL level. He's a playmaker who reads the quarterback, plays the ball and picked off seven passes in 2021. Benford also broke up 18 passes last season. There's room for improvement when it comes to getting off blocks, but he's a wrap-up tackler. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Zachary Thomas","year":2022,"college":"316 lbs","pre_draft":"Thomas started 17 games at right tackle, 14 games at left tackle and two games at right guard in college. He fires off the ball, gets into position and has the ability to generate push in the run game. Thomas plays with too much forward lean and ends up on the ground too much. He has adequate arm length for an offensive tackle but overextends too often in pass protection. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Nick Zakelj","year":2022,"college":"232 lbs","pre_draft":"Zakelj has the quickness and size to get into position and wall off defenders in the run game. He tends to stall out, but he blocks to the echo of the whistle and flashes the ability to generate some push. He has the foot speed to take away inside moves and shows the ability to recover when he gets caught out of position in pass pro. He has marginal length for a tackle and struggled to anchor during one-on-ones at the Senior Bowl. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Malcolm Rodriguez","year":2022,"college":"246 lbs","pre_draft":"Rodriguez is a read-and-flow linebacker who has outstanding top-end speed and takes excellent angles in pursuit. He's a former safety who is on the smaller side for a linebacker prospect, and his lack of length shows up when he's forced to take on blockers in a phone booth. He's instinctive and rangy in coverage but has some tightness in his hips and struggles to change directions quickly in space. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Amare Barno","year":2022,"college":"314 lbs","pre_draft":"Barno ran a 4.36-second 40-yard dash at the combine, the best among defensive ends since at least 2006, according to ESPN Stats & Info. He's explosive and long, and he wins with speed-to-power moves more than he does with pure speed or outside-inside moves. Barno is a disruptive run-defender with good range, but he is lean and struggles to set the edge. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Justin Shaffer","year":2022,"college":"186 lbs","pre_draft":"Shaffer is a two-year starter who has lined up at both guard spots and fits best in a power-heavy scheme. He's a physical and tenacious run-blocker with the strength to drive defenders off the ball. He has good length, shows good awareness and gives little ground to bull-rushers, but he has some problems mirroring in pass pro. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jalen Nailor","year":2022,"college":"250 lbs","pre_draft":"Nailor is a smooth and sudden athlete who gets in and out of breaks quickly. He plays faster than his timed speed, and he averaged 18.8 yards per catch in 2021. He's undersized with shorter arms, and he struggles to ward off physical corners when the ball is in the air. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Andrew Ogletree","year":2022,"college":"6'5\"","pre_draft":"Ogletree didn't put up big numbers at Youngstown State but has the size and speed to develop into a No. 2 tight end in time. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Devin Harper","year":2022,"college":"6'3\"","pre_draft":"Harper is an off-the-ball linebacker with average length and outstanding top-end speed. There's some room for improvement when it comes to getting off blocks, but he is rangy and flashes good stopping power. He is a team captain with the mindset to make an immediate impact on special teams.  -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jordan Jackson","year":2022,"college":"5'8\"","pre_draft":"Jackson has the length and strength to stack and shed blockers in a phone booth. He flashes powerful hands and the ability to push the pocket as an interior pass-rusher, but tends to stall out when he doesn't win with his first move.  -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jamaree Salyer","year":2022,"college":"Ouachita Baptist","college_abbrivation":"OUA","pre_draft":"Salyer played all five positions along the offensive line during his college career and projects best at guard. He's a physical tone-setter with good power in the run game. His pads rise when he's on the move, and he has limited range. He rarely gives ground to bull-rushers, but he's a waist-bender with below-average mirror-and-slide quickness in pass pro. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tyler Badie","year":2022,"height":76,"weight":241,"college":"SMU","college_abbrivation":"SMU","pre_draft":"Badie is a tough runner with a low center of gravity and good contact balance for his size. He's a reliable receiver who is versatile enough to work out of the slot, plucks on the run and shows good burst after the catch. His effort isn't an issue, but his frame hinders his ability to hold up in pass pro. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Gregory Junior","year":2022,"height":77,"weight":311,"college":"Tennessee","college_abbrivation":"TENN","pre_draft":"Junior has good size and top-end speed. He's at his best in press-zone coverage where he can use his strength to reroute receivers. He has small hands, shorter arms and is not a ball -hawk or playmaker. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Grant Calcaterra","year":2022,"height":77,"weight":292,"college":"Northwest Missouri State","college_abbrivation":"NOR","pre_draft":"Calcaterra works into pockets against zone looks and flashes as a route runner against man. He has the speed to work the seam and he flashes the ability to make the first defenders miss after the catch. Calcaterra is a big target who shows the ability to snatch the ball out of the air but doesn't come down with enough contested catches. He briefly retired from football in 2019 because of multiple concussions. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cade Mays","year":2022,"height":72,"weight":221,"college":"USC","college_abbrivation":"USC","pre_draft":"Mays played every position along the offensive line during his college career. He flashes the ability to drive defenders and seal the edge in the run game. He plays with too much forward lean and ends up on the ground at times. Mays has long arms for an interior offensive lineman prospect, but his hand placement is inconsistent in pass pro, and defenders have some success getting into his frame. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Sam Roberts","year":2022,"height":73,"weight":198,"college":"Oklahoma","college_abbrivation":"OU","pre_draft":"Roberts is a disruptive run defender with the quick hands and feet to slip blocks and play in the backfield. He had 18 tackles for loss last year and 47 tackles for loss in his career.  -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Keaontay Ingram","year":2022,"height":71,"weight":206,"college":"Baylor","college_abbrivation":"BAY","pre_draft":"Ingram is a decisive and big back whose feet are quick enough to seamlessly follow his eyes. He's not a great route runner or home run hitter, but he has reliable hands and can create some yards after the catch as an outlet receiver. He needs to continue to improve in pass protection. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Michael Woods II","year":2022,"height":74,"weight":203,"college":"Tennessee","college_abbrivation":"TENN","pre_draft":"Woods is at his best running vertical routes. He doesn't have elite top-end speed, but he tracks the deep ball well and has the length to compete for 50-50 balls. He is not as much of a threat after the catch.  -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Trestan Ebner","year":2022,"height":77,"weight":321,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Ebner is a smaller back with outstanding top-end speed. He's versatile enough to release out of the backfield, work out of the slot and split out wide. He averaged 25.3 yards per kickoff return and returned three kickoffs for touchdowns at Baylor. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Theo Jackson","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":289,"college":"Wisconsin","college_abbrivation":"WISC","pre_draft":"Jackson is a lean defensive back with good length and speed. He has played nickel, corner and safety. He should also contribute on special teams. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Austin Deculus","year":2022,"college":"233 lbs","pre_draft":"Deculus has long arms and active hands, but he's slow to get set, and he gets stressed by speed off the edge in pass pro. He takes good angles and gets some initial shock as a run-blocker. He lacks the lower-body strength and flexibility to uproot and drive defenders off the line. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Matt Henningsen","year":2022,"college":"319 lbs","pre_draft":"Henningsen shoots his hands, locates the ball and gets off blocks in time to make plays. He has the first step and active hands to disrupt plays in the backfield. He has some upside as a pass-rusher, but he is not a polished hands fighter, doesn't appear to have a plan at times and stalls out too much at this point. He's versatile enough to line up at defensive tackle in an even-man front or defensive end in an odd-man front. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Doug Kramer","year":2022,"college":"327 lbs","pre_draft":"Kramer started 47 games at Illinois. He's quick with a low center of gravity, and he takes good angles in the run game. He blocks to the echo of the whistle but lacks the playing strength to consistently sustain in a phone booth. He flashes a strong punch and digs in in pass pro. But Kramer leans and doesn't mirror well. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Connor Heyward","year":2022,"college":"201 lbs","pre_draft":"Heyward has the potential to develop into a reliable lead blocker and short-yardage runner. He's a tough pass-blocker who steps up and shows good strength at the point of attack. Heyward is an effective checkdown, but he's not much of a threat after the catch. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Luke Tenuta","year":2022,"college":"194 lbs","pre_draft":"Tenuta is a grinder who leaves it all on the field, but struggles to keep his pads down and drive defenders in the run game. He shows adequate quickness in his set and some shock in his hands when he lands his punch. He started at left and right tackle at Virginia Tech but may be a better fit at guard in the NFL.  -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chasen Hines","year":2022,"college":"262 lbs","pre_draft":"Hines has the size and strength to wall off defenders in the run game. He tends to stop moving his feet on contact and frequently battles to stalemate or falls off blocks late. Hines' hands aren't married to his feet, defenders have some success getting into his frame, and he lunges in pass pro. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Quentin Lake","year":2022,"college":"185 lbs","pre_draft":"Lake is an interchangeable safety with the instincts and range to cover a deep half. He shows good pattern recognition, but he's not explosive or fluid enough to limit separation working against slot receivers. Lake is not a downhill thumper and he gets stuck on some blocks, but he's an effective wrap-up tackler. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Derion Kendrick","year":2022,"college":"314 lbs","pre_draft":"Kendrick is a smooth athlete with greasy hips and good body control. He's a former wide receiver with soft hands and aggressive playmaking instincts. His lack of top-end speed frequently shows up on tape, and his pro day 40-yard dash time raises a red flag. He was more aggressive in run support and tackling after the catch in 2021 than he was earlier in his career. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"John FitzPatrick","year":2022,"college":"6'0\"","pre_draft":"FitzPatrick has the frame to shield defenders and flashes the ability to hold on after absorbing a big hit. He's not a threat to stretch the field and is not elusive after the catch. He takes good angles, keeps his feet moving when he latches onto defenders and flashes a mean streak as a blocker.  -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ja'Sir Taylor","year":2022,"college":"6'5\"","pre_draft":"Taylor is on the smaller side with good top-end speed and he covers ground quickly on tape. He doesn't break down as a tackler and gets stuck on blocks. He returned a kickoff for a touchdown last year.  -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Lecitus Smith","year":2022,"college":"6'2\"","pre_draft":"Smith is a natural knee bender who does a good job with his hand placement and keeps his feet moving once engaged with a defender in pass pro. His short arms are an issue at times. Elite 3-techniques with first-step quickness and lateral agility stress him. But he gets into position, works through the whistle and is a solid finisher in the run game. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Curtis Brooks","year":2022,"college":"6'1\"","pre_draft":"Brooks is a disruptive run defender with the quick first step and active hands to make plays in the backfield. He tends to get moved out of his gap when he doesn't win with quickness. He is a lighter defensive tackle with short arms. He runs well and has some upside as a pass rusher.  -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"James Houston","year":2022,"college":"6'1\"","pre_draft":"Houston has the explosive first step, plenty of length and great closing speed to develop into a disruptive edge rusher in the NFL. He flashes violent hands and good speed-to-power on tape. He stood out during the week of the East-West Shrine game. He's instinctive and tough, but he's short and light for an edge. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ko Kieft","year":2022,"pre_draft":"Kieft is a competitive blocker with good size. He caught a total of 12 passes in college and he has below average top-end speed. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chance Campbell","year":2022,"pre_draft":"Campbell reads his keys and locates the ball quickly. He's a strong face-up tackler with good finishing power. He was a standout special teams' player earlier in his career.  -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kalia Davis","year":2022,"pre_draft":"Davis is quick for his size and flashes the ability to disrupt plays in the backfield. He shoots his hands, knocks blockers back on contact and gets off blocks one-on-one. He has limited range, but it doesn't prevent him from turning and chasing. He pushes the pocket and gets his hands up, but he's not a polished hands fighter and doesn't close well rushing the passer. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tariq Castro-Fields","year":2022,"pre_draft":"Castro-Fields is a physical and fast defensive back who can play corner and nickel, but his recognition skills are inconsistent, and he lacks the body control to prevent separation from quick route runners. He has small hands and is inconsistent with his angles, leading to missed interception opportunities. He's tough, he gets off blocks, and he tackles well for a corner. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Montaric Brown","year":2022,"height":72,"weight":196,"college":"Arkansas","college_abbrivation":"ARK","pre_draft":"Brown is a taller and leaner press/zone corner who is quick to diagnose routes and takes sound angles breaking under intermediate routes. He'll need to win with his hands to avoid getting beat over the top in press, but he flashes the ability to play though the receiver's hands when he gets caught out of phase. He fights off blocks, wraps up on contact and flashes good stopping power in run support. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Isaiah Thomas","year":2022,"height":77,"weight":266,"college":"Oklahoma","college_abbrivation":"OU","pre_draft":"Thomas is a slippery pass-rusher with good torso flexibility and active hands. He gets his hands up in passing windows, breaking up four passes in 2021. He is a disruptive run-defender who chases with good effort but has some problems holding his ground when teams run at him. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cameron Goode","year":2022,"height":76,"weight":240,"college":"California","college_abbrivation":"CAL","pre_draft":"Goode is undersized with good speed and long arms. He's quick closing from the backside and makes plays in pursuit. He had nine sacks in 2019 and has active hands rushing off the edge. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Mark Robinson","year":2022,"height":71,"weight":235,"college":"Ole Miss","college_abbrivation":"MISS","pre_draft":"Robinson is a short linebacker with short arms and average top-end speed. He racked up 92 tackles last year and should make immediate contributions on special teams. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ja'Tyre Carter","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":311,"college":"Southern","college_abbrivation":"SOU","pre_draft":"Carter played left tackle at Southern and took some snaps at center at the Senior Bowl, but he projects best as a guard in the NFL. He has good length for an interior offensive line prospect, and he flashes a strong punch in pass pro, but his pads rise, hindering his ability to anchor. Carter gets into position, drives his legs and flashes the ability to generate push in the run game. He's not an overpowering mauler, but he blocks to the echo of the whistle. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Nick Muse","year":2022,"height":77,"weight":249,"college":"South Carolina","college_abbrivation":"SC","pre_draft":"Muse has some upside as a route runner. He's quick and flashes the ability to make the first defender miss after the catch. He averaged just 11.1 yards per catch in 2021 despite his big-play potential and his hands are inconsistent. He blocks to the echo of the whistle but he needs to get stronger at the point of attack.  -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tariq Carpenter","year":2022,"college":"189 lbs","pre_draft":"Carpenter played strong safety at Georgia Tech but projects best in a hybrid linebacker role and should contribute on special teams in the NFL. He's tight, but he has long arms, is instinctive and shows good burst breaking on the ball. He's a rangy run-defender who uses those long arms to lasso ball carriers in space. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Bo Melton","year":2022,"college":"323 lbs","pre_draft":"Melton is an undersized receiver with the second gear to pull away from pursuit after the catch, in the return game and as a ball carrier. He's at his best catching screens and running vertical routes at this point. He's a shorter target with shorter arms and doesn't always catch the ball clean, but he doesn't drop many balls either. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chris Paul","year":2022,"college":"233 lbs","pre_draft":"Paul is a four-year starter who has lined up at both guard spots and both tackle spots. He flashes the ability to move defenders off the ball and has a finisher's mentality, but he plays high, leans and falls off too many blocks. He has a powerful punch and is big enough to anchor in pass pro. However, he loses inside leverage and gets beat to the inside. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Baylon Spector","year":2022,"college":"192 lbs","pre_draft":"Spector has good speed and makes a lot of plays on second effort. He takes too long to get off blocks. He doesn't win with his hands enough rushing the passer and shows tightness in coverage. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Faion Hicks","year":2022,"college":"6'5\"","pre_draft":"Hicks is a smaller corner with shorter arms and average top-end speed. He's got quick feet and good burst. He hasn't intercepted a pass since the 2018 season.  -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dareke Young","year":2022,"college":"6'3\"","pre_draft":"Young has an excellent combination of size and speed. He's a vertical threat plus his burst and size make him a threat after the catch. He's willing to go over the middle, and he flashes the ability to make contested catches. He's a bit of a body catcher. He needs to attack the ball with his hands. He's high cut and not a smooth or explosive route-runner.  -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jonathan Ford","year":2022,"college":"6'0\"","pre_draft":"Ford is a massive nose tackle with the power to knock blockers back on their heels on contact. He takes too long to get off blocks, and he's not a natural finisher. He has limited upside as a pass-rusher.  -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Daniel Hardy","year":2022,"college":"5'11\"","pre_draft":"Hardy played linebacker and defensive end at Montana State. He has long arms, is quicker than fast and has average speed for a linebacker, which is where he projects best in the NFL. He racked up 24 tackles for loss and 16 sacks last year. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Deane Leonard","year":2022,"college":"6'6\"","pre_draft":"Leonard is a taller corner with excellent speed. He's got short arms, small hands and he failed to intercept a pass in his two seasons at Ole Miss.  -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chase Lucas","year":2022,"college":"6'2\"","pre_draft":"Lucas is a smaller corner who lines up on the outside and over the slot. He flashes the ability to get an early break on the ball and limits production after the catch in off-coverage. He allows too much separation when he's forced to open his hips in space, and he doesn't recover well when he gets caught out of position. He hasn't intercepted a pass since 2019 and gets beat at the catch point at times. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Thayer Munford","year":2022,"college":"6'1\"","pre_draft":"Munford is a wide-bodied offensive lineman who plays with an edge and flashes the ability to finish. He is effective combo blocking up to the second level but has limited range. His frame makes it tough to get around him in pass pro, and he has long arms. His 2020 tape at left tackle was better than his 2021 tape at left guard, so he might convert back to tackle in the NFL. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Rodney Thomas II","year":2022,"college":"6'2\"","pre_draft":"Thomas is a lean safety prospect with decent top-end speed and average length. He played linebacker and safety at Villanova. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Christian Holmes","year":2022,"college":"6'0\"","pre_draft":"Holmes has average size, speed and length, but he's instinctive. He breaks on the ball well and flashes good stopping power. He's tough, and he can reroute receivers. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chris Oladokun","year":2022,"college":"6'2\"","pre_draft":"Oladokun has average size, but has the foot speed to extend plays and the arm strength to drive the ball downfield. He has slightly above average top-end speed and rushed for eight touchdowns at Samford in 2019.  -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kalon Barnes","year":2022,"college":"6'4\"","pre_draft":"No defensive back has ever run a faster 40-yard dash at the combine than Barnes' 4.23. He quickly recovers when he gets caught out of phase and closes well breaking on balls in front of him. He's tight and can lose his balance when forced to flip his hips, though. He has good length and tracks the ball well, but he's lean and loses at the catch point a little too much. He does an adequate job of wrapping low in run support. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jaylen Watson","year":2022,"college":"6'7\"","pre_draft":"Watson is a taller corner with good length and he matches up well with tight ends. He flashes the ability to jump routes, but he gets nosy and bites on double moves. Watson gets beat off the line when he doesn't win with his hands in press and he doesn't recover well. He's an effective wrap-up tackler. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Christian Matthew","year":2022,"college":"6'6\"","pre_draft":"Matthew is a tall and lean corner with good speed and very long arms. He had only one interception last year but has big hands. He played receiver in high school. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Andrew Stueber","year":2022,"college":"6'2\"","pre_draft":"Stueber is a fundamentally sound run-blocker who gets into position and leans on defensive linemen. His long arms and massive frame make it tough for pass-rushers to get around him. He keeps his feet moving once latched on, but he lacks a jarring punch, and his hand placement is frequently too high. He predominantly played right tackle at Michigan but has some starting experience at guard -- where he projects best in the NFL. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dawson Deaton","year":2022,"college":"6'4\"","pre_draft":"Deaton is a positional blocker with a good feel for angles in the run game. He's lean with a high center of gravity, so he gets stood up and falls off blocks late. He tends to work his hands inside and he stays connected once locked on in pass pro. Deaton has shorter arms, and defenders have some success getting into his frame. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Skylar Thompson","year":2022,"college":"6'6\"","pre_draft":"Thompson possesses good pocket mobility and arm strength, but his hand span (8 5/8) is a concern. Thompson makes off-platform throws and finds checkdowns late. His ball placement is inconsistent, but he's effective when he gets in a rhythm. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Andre Anthony","year":2022,"college":"6'1\"","pre_draft":"Anthony is coming off a season-ending injury and didn't put up big numbers at LSU. But he has a good blend of length, size and speed for an edge defender and he flashes on tape. --  -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Rasheed Walker","year":2022,"college":"5'10\"","pre_draft":"Walker has the powerful punch to stun pass-rushers and gives up little ground to bull-rushers. He struggles with overextending and getting off balance. He shows good short-area quickness and is powerful at the point of attack in the run game. Walker needs to improve his hand placement and leverage. He was a three-year starter at left tackle but projects best at right tackle or guard in the NFL. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Brittain Brown","year":2022,"college":"6'4\"","pre_draft":"Brown has good size and shows patience sifting through traffic between the tackles. He has below-average speed and is not much of a big-play threat as a runner or after the catch. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Isaih Pacheco","year":2022,"college":"5'10\"","pre_draft":"Pacheco averaged just 3.9 yards per carry and 1.9 yards per catch last year, but he has outstanding top-end speed. He runs with great effort and has average contact balance. He's a hands catcher, and he flashes as a route runner. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jeffrey Gunter","year":2022,"college":"5'11\"","pre_draft":"Gunter is a versatile edge defender who lines up in two- and three-point stances in addition to dropping into coverage and kicking inside at times. He's quick with active hands, and he's effective running stunts while rushing the passer. He flashes the ability to get off blocks in time to make the play and chases with good effort, but he's on the lighter side and gets moved out of his gap when teams run at him. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Russ Yeast","year":2022,"college":"6'4\"","pre_draft":"Yeast is a smaller safety prospect with experience lining up at corner. He has good length. He broke up 10 passes last year. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Elijah Hicks","year":2022,"college":"6'3\"","pre_draft":"Hicks shows good timing breaking on passes thrown in front of him. He's an opportunistic playmaker who tracks the ball well. He flashes good upper body strength taking on blockers and he doesn't shy away from contact. He's an effective wrap-up tackler with adequate stopping power.  -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Trenton Gill","year":2022,"college":"6'5\"","pre_draft":"Gill has a strong leg. He led the ACC in punt average and had 23 punts of 50-plus yards in 2021. His 31 punts downed inside the 20 also led the ACC. He also kicks off. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jesse Luketa","year":2022,"college":"6'3\"","pre_draft":"Luketa is a relentless run-defender who has good shock in his hands, locates the ball quickly and chases with outstanding effort. While he has been disruptive as an edge rusher, he recorded half a sack in four seasons at Penn State. He struggles when offensive tackles lock onto his pads, and he needs to continue to develop his array of moves. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Marquis Hayes","year":2022,"college":"6'2\"","pre_draft":"Hayes is a mauler who plays with good leverage and is effective climbing to the second level on combo blocks in the run game. He fits better in a power-heavy scheme than he does in a zone-heavy scheme. He has long arms and heavy hands in pass pro, but he doesn't have great quickness or change of direction. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Samori Toure","year":2022,"college":"6'3\"","pre_draft":"Toure is a lean wide out with the speed to challenge vertically and he tracks the deep ball well. He's a competitive open-field runner who flashes after the catch. He averaged 19.5 yards per catch in 2021.  -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Nazeeh Johnson","year":2022,"college":"6'7\"","pre_draft":"Johnson is an undersized safety with outstanding top-end speed and extensive experience lining up at nickel, free safety and corner. He has shorter arms and smaller hands, but he has playmaking instincts. His ball skills are average. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Zander Horvath","year":2022,"college":"6'1\"","pre_draft":"Horvath is on the lighter side with good speed for a fullback. He's versatile, rushing for over 1,000 yards and catching 62 passes in his four seasons at Purdue. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"AJ Arcuri","year":2022,"pre_draft":"Arcuri started 17 games at left tackle and eight at right tackle. He doesn't have as much upside as some of the other tackles in this class, but he grades out as a valuable swing tackle who provides depth at both tackle spots and can even kick inside to guard.  -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Brock Purdy","year":2022,"pre_draft":"Purdy started 46 games to end his career and owns virtually all career school passing records. He's one of six players in Big 12 history with 10,000 passing yards and 1,000 rushing yards in a career. He picks apart defenses with quick, accurate throws when he gets into a rhythm. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Bryce Young","year":2023,"height":70,"weight":204,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Young is a fast processor with a quick release and the touch to lead receivers to yards after the catch. He has rare poise, no moment is too big for him and he rarely makes mental errors. He's a pocket passer first, but Young has the mobility to extend plays and effectively run or scramble. He has held up well except for a shoulder injury that limited him for a few weeks in the middle of the 2022 season, even though he has a short linear frame by NFL quarterback standards. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Drew Brees div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Young's skill set is an ideal fit in Frank Reich's offense, which mixes a passing game that attacks multiple areas of the field with a diverse run game. New coordinator Thomas Brown comes from a Rams scheme that uses shifts and motions to create confusion, and Young's accuracy, decision-making and poise should translate well here. He could be the long-term answer for the Panthers, who completed just 58.4% of their passes and finished 31st in Total QBR at 27.6 last season. -- Jordan ReidProjected Year 1 impact: Rookie of the Year candidate. The Panthers made the big move to trade up to select Young, so they won't wait to get him onto the field. His composure under center, field vision, ability to extend the play and full-field accuracy will allow him to start -- and produce -- immediately as a pro. -- Miller"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"C.J. Stroud","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":214,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Stroud is the best pure pocket passer in the 2023 draft class. He sees the whole field and is decisive, and his timing as a thrower is outstanding. He has a smooth delivery -- there isn't a throw he'll need to make that he can't deliver with authority. He has a unique feel for trajectory, layers the ball beautifully and has a large catalog of remarkably accurate throws under pressure. Stroud needs to continue to improve his strength and show more willingness to run the football and extend plays with his feet. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Dak Prescott div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Davis Mills finished the 2022 season with the NFL's highest off-target percentage and ranked 29th in QBR, according to ESPN Stats & Information. Stroud won't give the Texans an elite runner at quarterback, but new offensive coordinator and former 49ers pass game coordinator Bobby Slowik worked with a number of different quarterbacks in San Francisco and knows how to tailor the Kyle Shanahan offense to whoever is under center. Expect him to lean on talented second-year running back Dameon Pierce, setting up a passing attack heavy in play-action. And Stroud has the accuracy to excel in such an offense. -- MuenchProjected Year 1 impact: Rookie of the Year candidate. Since trading Deshaun Watson, the Texans have been in search of their next signal-caller. Stroud's polish and decision-making will translate well to the pro game and provide him an opportunity to have an early impact. -- Jordan Reid"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Will Anderson Jr.","year":2023,"height":76,"weight":253,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Anderson's first step and quick, powerful hands are outstanding. He frequently overpowers blockers with his lower-body strength and powerful punch, but as a pass-rusher, he's capable of getting to the quarterback in a number of ways. He stacks blockers, sets a hard edge, locates the ball and quickly disengages defending the run. He has great range and pursues relentlessly. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Von Miller div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}Read (ESPN+): Projecting sack totals for the draft's best edge rushers div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"DeMeco Ryans' defense will be predicated on the pass rush, and Anderson is the best rusher and overall player in the 2023 class. He'll play on the outside, lining up off the left tackle, where his speed and power will be used in a Nick Bosa-like way. Anderson will have a talented secondary behind him in Houston, giving him time to crash the edge. He's a tempo- and culture-setter on defense. -- MillerProjected Year 1 impact: Rookie of the Year candidate. Ryans and new defensive coordinator Matt Burke will find ways to maximize Anderson's skill set and turn him loose on opposing quarterbacks right out of the gate. -- MuenchMore from DJ Bien-Aime: Analysis of every Texans pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Anthony Richardson","year":2023,"height":76,"weight":244,"college":"Florida","college_abbrivation":"FLA","pre_draft":"Richardson can flick his wrist and drive the ball with ease. He has the size and strength to extend plays. His speed makes him a big-play threat on designed runs and scrambles. His inconsistent game tape raises concerns regarding his footwork as it relates to accuracy. He also lacks touch on some shorter throws and misses too many layups. Given his limited experience, he's still figuring things out in terms of reading coverages and making good decisions. No quarterback in this class has a higher ceiling, however. His potential is tantalizing because of his elite skill set. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Josh Allen div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Richardson is tailor-made for Shane Steichen's system. He has elite physical traits and unique arm talent, and he is a high-end runner. He averaged 6.4 yards per rush, which was the best mark among FBS QBs last season. Steichen has previously worked with Philadelphia's Jalen Hurts, and Richardson brings a lot of similar traits to the table for Indy. The Colts will need to be patient with Richardson, but his upside is the best among all of the QBs in this year's class. -- Jordan ReidProjected Year 1 impact: Needs seasoning. Richardson has the highest ceiling of any quarterback in this draft and could play sooner than most expect in the Colts' scheme. But he needs time to lock in his improved mechanics. -- Miller"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Devon Witherspoon","year":2023,"height":72,"weight":181,"college":"Illinois","college_abbrivation":"ILL","pre_draft":"Witherspoon is a physical and tenacious corner who plays with an edge and never backs down. He has the instincts, balance and burst to smother short-to-intermediate routes. He's fluid and fast enough to turn and run with most receivers in press coverage. He turns to locate the ball and plays through receivers' hands at the catch point. He fights to get off blocks and flashes good stopping power in run support. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Jaire Alexander div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}Read (ESPN+): Stacking the top CBs: What Witherspoon does well div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Saying 2022 fifth-round pick Tariq Woolen exceeded expectations last year is an understatement, but Seattle still allowed nine receiving touchdowns that gained 20-plus yards, which tied for the fourth-highest total in the league. Tackling was also a problem at times in Seattle, and the Seahawks allowed 6.1 yards after the catch per reception (second most in the league). Witherspoon's instincts, cover skills and physicality make him a perfect fit for Seattle. -- MuenchProjected Year 1 impact: Rookie of the Year candidate. Witherspoon gives the Seahawks a tremendous young cornerback pairing alongside Woolen. His ball skills, aggressiveness and instincts give him a chance to be a high-end starter very early in his career. -- Jordan ReidMore from Brady Henderson: Analysis of every Seahawks pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Paris Johnson Jr.","year":2023,"height":78,"weight":313,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Johnson gets set quickly, has outstanding length and has the upper-body strength to jar defensive linemen when he lands his punch in pass protection. He shows good mobility as a zone blocker and has the strength to move defenders off the line in the run game. He started at guard in 2021 and tackle in 2022. His footwork and hand placement really improved during his final two seasons. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Terron Armstead div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"The Cardinals are in desperate need of good offensive linemen, and Johnson is my top-ranked tackle in the class. With experience playing both right guard and left tackle, he has the versatility to play on either side of the line. Protecting franchise quarterback Kyler Murray is the priority in Arizona, and Johnson's length, mobility and poise in pass protection will help there. -- MillerProjected Year 1 impact: High-impact Day 1 starter. Johnson could start at guard or either tackle spot as a rookie. He immediately improves this offensive line and takes over as a starting tackle early in his career. -- MuenchMore from Josh Weinfuss: Analysis of every Cardinals pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tyree Wilson","year":2023,"height":78,"weight":271,"college":"Texas Tech","college_abbrivation":"TTU","pre_draft":"Wilson is a powerful pass-rusher who is difficult to keep off the quarterback when he shoots his hands inside and extends his long arms. He wins rushing off the edge and between the tackles. While he's at his best hunting quarterbacks, he moves well for his size and could spot drop into coverage. Wilson has the size and strength to set the edge when teams run at him. He gets off blocks, and his length is a great asset when it comes to his tackling. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Trey Hendrickson div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}Read (ESPN+): Who will be the best edge rusher in this class? Projected sack totals div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Outside of Maxx Crosby, the Raiders lack pass-rush options, so Wilson makes a lot of sense. Wilson is a long and disruptive defensive lineman who has alignment versatility, so he can move around Las Vegas' scheme. He generated pressure on 18% of his rush attempts last season, the second-highest mark in the FBS. And Wilson provides an immediate succession plan to Chandler Jones. -- Jordan ReidProjected Year 1 impact: High-impact Day 1 starter. Wilson has proven production coming out of the Big 12 and all the tools to be a valuable starter as a rookie opposite Crosby. -- MillerMore from Paul Gutierrez: Analysis of every Raiders pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Bijan Robinson","year":2023,"height":71,"weight":215,"college":"Texas","college_abbrivation":"TEX","pre_draft":"Robinson is the best running back prospect to enter the draft since at least 2018, when the Giants drafted Saquon Barkley second overall. He's a patient and instinctive runner with outstanding contact balance, and it almost always takes more than one defender to get him on the ground. He's a reliable pass catcher with the body control to adjust to passes thrown outside his frame, and he's a threat after the catch. And while there's still room for improvement, he got better in pass protection in 2022. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Saquon Barkley div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Tyler Allgeier -- 2022 fifth-round pick -- and Cordarrelle Patterson combined for 1,730 yards, so running back isn't a pressing need. There's a strong argument for not taking a back this early in the draft, but Robinson is different. He's the best running back prospect to come out since Saquon Barkley. He's fit for any scheme and has the burst to excel running outside zone, which Atlanta featured last year. He also gives the Falcons a target as a receiver out of the backfield. -- MuenchProjected Year 1 impact: Rookie of the Year candidate. Robinson enters a situation where he will be a go-to option right away as a runner and receiving option out of the backfield. -- Jordan ReidMore from Michael Rothstein: Analysis of every Falcons pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jalen Carter","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":314,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Carter is highly adept at working the edges of offensive linemen. He has every tool in the box, including an explosive first step, torso flexibility, long arms and powerful hands to emerge as a top-tier interior pass-rusher early in his career. He rarely gets stalemated one-on-one, and he's strong enough to hold the point against some double-teams defending the run. He also shows good range once he disengages and pursues. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Fletcher Cox div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"This is the best-case scenario landing spot for Carter. He's teamed with former Georgia teammates Jordan Davis and Nakobe Dean again, which is important for his adjustment to the NFL. Carter will also be able to learn from Fletcher Cox as he works his way into the fold in Philly. When he's on the field, Carter is the most talented player in the 2023 class. -- MillerProjected Year 1 impact: Rookie of the Year candidate. Carter is surrounded by talent, which will make it tougher for offenses to account for him. And the ability of the Eagles' offense to create leads should translate to plenty of pass rush chances. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Darnell Wright","year":2023,"height":77,"weight":333,"college":"Tennessee","college_abbrivation":"TENN","pre_draft":"Wright is massive, but he plays with balance. He has the strength to move defenders off the ball when he latches on. He has the quickness to reach the second level, and he dominates linebackers when he gets into their pads. He rarely gives ground to power rushers, and he shows the ability to mirror when he's playing with urgency. Wright projects best as a right tackle but could kick inside to guard in the right situation. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Kaleb McGary div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Wright steps into a situation where he's the immediate starter at right tackle. With a huge need opposite Braxton Jones, his balance, strength and aggression as a run blocker make him a candidate to quickly become a key component in the Bears' offensive front. Wright had zero blown blocks on 388 designed run plays last season, which was the second-best mark among FBS blockers. -- Jordan ReidProjected Year 1 impact: Plug-and-play starter. Wright will be tasked with starting from Day 1 at right tackle opposite Jones and protecting quarterback Justin Fields. -- MillerMore from Courtney Cronin: Analysis of every Bears pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Peter Skoronski","year":2023,"height":76,"weight":313,"college":"Northwestern","college_abbrivation":"NU","pre_draft":"Skoronski is sudden, plays with great balance and mirrors well in pass protection. He times his punch well, keeps his hands inside and shows good snap in his punch. He's a fundamentally sound run-blocker who takes excellent angles, latches on and brings his feet with him. Skoronski lacks ideal length but is a reliable left tackle prospect with versatility. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Jedrick Wills Jr. div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}Read (ESPN+): Kiper's favorites: Why Skoronski could star div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"As a team, the Titans were 26th in pass block win rate and averaged the fourth-fewest yards before contact per rush last season. Skoronski could compete with free agent signing Andre Dillard for the left tackle spot vacated by Taylor Lewan or kick inside to guard -- where the Titans also have a need. Skoronski has a higher ceiling on the inside. -- MuenchProjected Year 1 impact: High-impact Day 1 starter. The Titans are in desperate need of offensive linemen, and Skoronski can play multiple spots as a rookie. -- Jordan ReidMore from Turron Davenport: Analysis of every Titans pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jahmyr Gibbs","year":2023,"height":69,"weight":199,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Gibbs is a home run hitter with two rare traits -- his ability to make defenders whiff in tight spaces and his ability to run away from defenders. He's not overpowering, but he has the balance to absorb contact and advance the ball. He's a reliable pass-catcher who can adjust to throws outside his frame and threaten after the catch. Gibbs' technique in pass protection needs work and he needs to add bulk and strength. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Tony Pollard div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Gibbs is a fantastic runner and receiver -- very similar in many ways to D'Andre Swift -- and will instantly give the Lions a burst of speed in the backfield. He is someone a team can build a game plan around and will be an instant target, with Amon-Ra St. Brown keeping safeties nervous in the back end of the defense. -- Matt MillerProjected Year 1 impact: Day 1 rotational contributor. I don't love this label for Gibbs, who has Rookie of the Year candidate talent, but the Lions' depth at running back means they won't have to lean on him unless Swift continues to have problems staying healthy. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Lukas Van Ness","year":2023,"height":77,"weight":272,"college":"Iowa","college_abbrivation":"IOWA","pre_draft":"Van Ness has a special combination of size, length, power and speed. His ability to get into the pads of offensive linemen and drive them back to the quarterback with ease stands out on tape. He also flashes good swipe and chop moves, but he'll need to continue to improve his array of pass-rush moves to reach his considerable potential. While he didn't see as much time on running downs as he did on passing downs in college, he has the traits to excel versus the run. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Preston Smith div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Despite never starting a game at Iowa, Van Ness still managed to record 14.0 sacks over the past two seasons. He has a lot of room for growth, though, and with Rashan Gary recovering from a torn ACL, he can step in right away until he returns. Van Ness is an ideal fit in the Packers' scheme, as he can align off the edge but also reduce down inside during passing downs. At Iowa, 50% of his snaps came off of the edge, while 39% came as a defensive tackle. -- Jordan ReidProjected Year 1 impact: Day 1 rotational contributor. With Preston Smith set to turn 31 years old this season, Van Ness will work in rotation with him and should be considered his eventual replacement at outside linebacker opposite Gary. -- MillerMore from Rob Demovsky: Analysis of every Packers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Broderick Jones","year":2023,"height":77,"weight":311,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Jones has no trouble handling pure speed off the edge, and he mirrors with ease as a pass-protector. He fires out and frequently knocks back defensive linemen with his upper-body power in the run game. He also has tremendous range as a second-level blocker and on screens. His 4.97 40-yard dash at the NFL combine was the fastest of any offensive tackle there. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Tristan Wirfs div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"The Steelers need to do a better job of keeping 2022 first-round pick Kenny Pickett upright and giving him time to find his playmakers downfield. Starting offensive tackles Dan Moore Jr. and Chukwuma Okorafor each ranked 30th or lower at the position in pass block win rate last year. Pittsburgh also needs to create more running room for Najee Harris. Jones can line up on either side, but Pittsburgh is likely drafting him to protect Pickett's blind side. -- MuenchProjected Year 1 impact: High-impact Day 1 starter. Jones has the most upside of any of the offensive tackles in this year's group. His quick feet and upside make him an immediate starter at either tackle spot. -- Jordan ReidMore from Brooke Pryor: Analysis of every Steelers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Will McDonald IV","year":2023,"height":76,"weight":239,"college":"Iowa State","college_abbrivation":"ISU","pre_draft":"McDonald is a long and explosive edge rusher with good bend and closing burst. He has the foot speed to win with weave moves and flashes an effective spin move. He doesn't gear down when he gets double-teamed or doesn't win with his first move, and he frequently gets his hands up in passing windows. He's light for an edge defender and gives ground at times, but he shoots his hands and rarely stays blocked. He's rangy and closes well in pursuit. McDonald needs to get stronger to unlock his full potential as an edge rusher. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Leonard Floyd div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"After drafting Jermaine Johnson II with the third of three 2022 first-rounders, the Jets now select another speedy rusher in McDonald. He will likely compete with Carl Lawson for reps, and his first-step quickness and length are great for Robert Saleh's defense. McDonald can play standing up in space or down in a three-point stance. And he has the agility, length and hand-use tools to have an impact on passing downs. -- MillerProjected Year 1 impact: Day 1 rotational contributor. McDonald can make an immediate impact by getting after the quarterback while developing into a starter early in his career. -- MuenchMore from Rich Cimini: Analysis of every Jets pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Emmanuel Forbes","year":2023,"height":73,"weight":166,"college":"Mississippi State","college_abbrivation":"MSST","pre_draft":"Forbes is a tall but toothpick-thin cornerback with long arms and excellent speed. He's at his best in off-coverage, where he uses his fast eyes and great understanding of route concepts to get early jumps on the ball. He's instinctive, has the length to contest passes and shows the ability to pluck the ball with ease -- he had 14 interceptions over three college seasons. His lack of bulk and strength show up in run support. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Donte Jackson div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}Read (ESPN+): Kiper's favorites: Why Mel loves the 'Splendid Splinter' div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Forbes has elite ball skills. Adding him alongside Benjamin St-Juste gives the team a lanky and aggressive tandem on the outside. With experience in multiple types of coverages, Forbes has proven to be better in man coverage compared to zone. He allowed a 32% completion rate in man coverage compared to 50% in zone in 2022. The Commanders play a lot of zone coverage, so his transition will be a factor to watch. -- Jordan ReidProjected Year 1 impact: Plug-and-play starter. Forbes will have every opportunity to be the Commanders' No. 1 cornerback thanks to his range, ball skills and ability to create points on defense with six pick-sixes in his career. -- MillerMore from John Keim: Analysis of every Commanders pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Christian Gonzalez","year":2023,"height":73,"weight":197,"college":"Oregon","college_abbrivation":"ORE","pre_draft":"Gonzalez is a talented press corner with the length to get his hands on receivers, quick feet to mirror the release and speed to stay in phase. If he does get caught out of phase, he has the burst to recover quickly. He's also smooth changing directions and closes well breaking on passes. He had zero interceptions in 2020 or 2021, but he showed the ability to track the ball and pluck it out of the air last season, picking off four passes. He's versatile enough to match up over the slot. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: A.J. Terrell div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}Read (ESPN+): Stacking the top CBs: Gonzalez's biggest strength div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"New England has had success finding corners later in the draft, but the blend of value and need is too good to pass up here. With Gonzalez lining up opposite Jonathan Jones, Jack Jones can move into the nickel role, where he has the tools to excel. And the Patriots get some size at corner in Gonzalez. They can't have enough depth or talent there considering the talent at receiver they'll see next year. -- MuenchProjected Year 1 impact: Rookie of the Year candidate. The top-ranked corner on my board, Gonzalez can start right away and has the ball skills to create turners in Year 1. -- Jordan ReidMore from Mike Reiss: Analysis of every Patriots pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jack Campbell","year":2023,"height":77,"weight":249,"college":"Iowa","college_abbrivation":"IOWA","pre_draft":"Campbell has the size and strength to hold up between the tackles. He's a strong wrap-up tackler who chases with good effort. He shows good awareness, and his size is an asset in underneath zone coverage. He matches up well with tight ends. Campbell has some tightness and lacks recovery speed. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Leighton Vander Esch div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Campbell has fantastic size, range and tackling ability in the middle of the defense and will step right into the middle linebacker position in the team's 4-3 defense. He is tough to throw over or around and is an active, aggressive tackler with a fantastic short-area burst. Campbell's the new anchor of Detroit's defense. -- MillerProjected Year 1 impact: Plug-and-play starter. The Lions signed Alex Anzalone to a three-year deal, but Campbell represents an upgrade. It wouldn't be a surprise if he won the starting job. -- MuenchMore from Eric Woodyard: Analysis of every Lions pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Calijah Kancey","year":2023,"height":73,"weight":281,"college":"Pittsburgh","college_abbrivation":"PITT","pre_draft":"Kancey is a disruptive run defender and explosive pass-rusher with the unique skill set to overcome his lack of size and length. His initial quickness, low center of gravity and ability to shoot his hands make it tougher to move him in the run game. He locates the ball, gets off blocks and chases with great effort. He has violent hands, explosive power and closing speed -- he ran the fastest 40-yard dash for a defensive tackle at the NFL combine since 2006 -- to get to the quarterback. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Grady Jarrett div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Kancey needed to go to a team that uses a heavy rotation along the interior and could pair him with an established player on the inside. He gets exactly that alongside Vita Vea. Kancey's electric first step should translate well in Todd Bowles' penetrating defense. He totaled 7.5 sacks last season, the most in the FBS by a defensive tackle. -- Jordan ReidProjected Year 1 impact: High-impact Day 1 starter. Kancey is a fantastic pass-rusher with awesome take-off quickness, which could make him Tampa Bay's next Gerald McCoy-type 3-technique. He'll be a rookie starter with double-digit sack potential. -- MillerMore from Jenna Laine: Analysis of every Buccaneers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jaxon Smith-Njigba","year":2023,"height":73,"weight":196,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Smith-Njigba is an instinctive and precise route runner whose abilities to shake defensive backs working against man-coverage looks and settle into soft spots working against zone coverage make him a quarterback's best friend. He has soft hands in addition to the body control to contort his body and snatch balls thrown outside of his frame. He's quick to transition upfield and can make multiple defenders miss after the catch. He does a good job tracking the deep ball and makes difficult over-the-shoulder catches downfield. Smith-Njigba missed most of the 2022 season with a hamstring injury. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: CeeDee Lamb div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett give Seattle a great one-two punch at receiver. With them drawing attention away from Smith-Njigba, he should see plenty of single coverage working out of the slot, where he excels. The decision to take a receiver over a quarterback also sends a message to the organization and fan base that Geno Smith is the quarterback for the foreseeable future. -- MuenchProjected Year 1 impact: High-impact Day 1 starter. Smith-Njigba gives the Seahawks another option for Geno Smith as he can play in the slot and on the outside. -- Jordan ReidMore from Brady Henderson: Analysis of every Seahawks pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Quentin Johnston","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":208,"college":"TCU","college_abbrivation":"TCU","pre_draft":"Johnston is a deep threat with the speed to stretch the field and he does a good job of tracking the ball over his shoulder. He frequently makes at least the first defender miss and he has the contact balance to break tackles after the catch. He flashes the ability to pluck on the run and can contort his body to make acrobatic catches that many receivers his size would struggle to make. Johnston has the catching radius to win 50-50 balls downfield. Johnston does have some tightness in his hips -- he takes too long getting in and out of his breaks. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Tee Higgins div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Johnston is a big target with vertical stretch ability, something Charger fans have been begging for in this offense. With Kellen Moore coming in as offensive coordinator, Johnston will combine with veterans Keenan Allen and Mike Williams to give Justin Herbert a trio at wide receiver that could look very similar to what Joe Burrow has in Cincinnati. Johnston's ability to play on the outside of the formation bodes well for his role with Allen in the slot. -- MillerProjected Year 1 impact: High-impact Day 1 starter. Johnston should start opposite Williams and make an immediate impact as the deep threat the Chargers needed to give Herbert. -- MuenchMore from Lindsey Thiry: Analysis of every Chargers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Zay Flowers","year":2023,"height":69,"weight":182,"college":"Boston College","college_abbrivation":"BC","pre_draft":"Flowers is an ultraquick and highly instinctive route runner who does a great job of getting off the line and generating separation. He has stellar open-field vision and the speed to create chunk plays if he gets daylight after the catch. He has the second gear to get behind the coverage, tracks the deep ball well and flashes the ability to win 50-50 balls, even though he's undersized with short arms. He dropped a few easy passes over the past two seasons, especially over the middle of the field. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Elijah Moore div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}Read (ESPN+): Kiper's favorites: Flowers makes the list div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Only the Bears (121) had fewer receptions among its wide receivers in 2022 than the Ravens (124). They signed Odell Beckham Jr. and Nelson Agholor to complement Rashod Bateman, but Bateman and Beckham Jr. are coming off serious injuries. They needed to continue to add depth and surround Lamar Jackson with playmakers with that in mind. -- MuenchProjected Year 1 impact: Plug-and-play starter. Flowers is a versatile wide receiver with game-changing speed. He can instantly improve the Baltimore offense from the slot and with his yards-after-catch ability. -- MillerMore from Jamison Hensley: Analysis of every Ravens pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jordan Addison","year":2023,"height":71,"weight":173,"college":"USC","college_abbrivation":"USC","pre_draft":"Addison is a savvy and elusive route runner who separates in man coverage and finds pockets in zone looks. He hits his top speed quickly and is instinctive after the catch. He plays faster than his timed speed (4.49 40-yard dash at the combine), tracks the deep ball well and catches over-the-shoulder passes. He's small and has a tendency to trap passes, but he doesn't drop many. Addison can pluck the ball out of the air and make contested catches. He will be a dangerous slot receiver. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Keenan Allen div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"The Vikings lost 70 receptions and six touchdowns when Adam Thielen was released, opening the door for a wide receiver to be added. Addison is a savvy route runner with sure hands and very good post-catch explosiveness, which could help him get early targets. With Justin Jefferson and KJ Osborn in place already, quarterback Kirk Cousins has a talented group of receivers to work with in 2023. -- MillerProjected Year 1 impact: High-impact Day 1 starter. Addison steps into a starting spot opposite Jefferson and has the skill set to quickly develop into an excellent complement. -- MuenchMore from Kevin Seifert: Analysis of every Vikings pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Deonte Banks","year":2023,"height":72,"weight":197,"college":"Maryland","college_abbrivation":"MD","pre_draft":"Banks is a physical press-zone corner with the fluidity and top-end speed to turn and run with any receiver. While his technique needs to get better, he has the strength and length to reroute receivers. He has extremely quick feet and lateral agility for a taller corner. He plays with an aggressive mindset, has an excellent motor and is the 2023 class' most reliable tackler at cornerback on tape. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Byron Jones div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"The Giants need to add talent and depth at corner to match up with the talented receivers they see in the NFC East. Adoree Jackson missed seven games, didn't have an interception and has the fifth-highest cap hit for a corner this year. In addition, four players had as many interceptions as the Giants (six) last year. Banks isn't a playmaker, but he has the tools to develop into one. -- MuenchProjected Year 1 impact: High-impact Day 1 starter. The Giants' top need is an outside cornerback, and Banks is that with 6-foot-2 size and 4.38-second 40-yard dash speed on the boundary. He's physical at the line of scrimmage and has the confidence to be the team's CB1. -- MillerMore from Jordan Raanan: Analysis of every Giants pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dalton Kincaid","year":2023,"height":76,"weight":246,"college":"Utah","college_abbrivation":"UTAH","pre_draft":"Kincaid is an efficient route runner who has big hands and plucks the ball out of the air. He accelerates quickly and has the ability to make the first defender miss and break tackles after the catch. He has the speed to threaten vertically and the frame to win 50-50 balls downfield. His ability to move around the formation makes him a matchup problem. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Zach Ertz div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"With Dawson Knox already entrenched as the No. 1 tight end, Kincaid enters a situation where he can be the complementary option. He provides Josh Allen with another target alongside Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis. Kincaid led the FBS in catches last season (70), but his formational versatility will be an asset to the Bills' offense. He also has a natural feel versus zone coverage, as he recorded an FBS-high 46 catches against that type of coverage. -- Jordan ReidProjected Year 1 impact: Rookie of the Year candidate. There is some concern about whether or not Kincaid will get enough targets. However, he lands in a high-power offense with one of the best quarterbacks in the league and the talent to make the most of his opportunities. -- MuenchMore from Alaina Getzenberg: Analysis of every Bills pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Mazi Smith","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":323,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Smith is an outstanding run defender and one of the strongest prospects in the 2023 class. His ability to clog the middle and make plays within the tackle box is outstanding. He has violent hands and impressive short-area quickness for his size. He needs to learn to tie his hands to his feet, and he lacks closing burst as a pass-rusher. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Dontari Poe div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Dan Quinn's defense needs an anchor in the middle of the defensive line, and Smith can be that for them. He has elite movement skills at 6-foot-3 and 323 pounds and the positional versatility to play nose tackle or bump down to a 1-technique spot. With Johnathan Hankins a solid starter but not an elite tackle, Smith fills a need along the Dallas defensive line and could be tasked with keeping Micah Parsons from seeing double teams on the edge. -- MillerProjected Year 1 impact: High-impact Day 1 starter. Smith is expected to be the anchor in the middle of a defense that's lacked a stout interior presence. -- Jordan Reid"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Anton Harrison","year":2023,"height":76,"weight":315,"college":"Oklahoma","college_abbrivation":"OU","pre_draft":"Harrison has the strength to move defenders when his technique is sound and he has a finisher's mentality in the run game. He's an effective combo and second-level blocker with the range to lock up defenders in space. He's smooth getting set, flashes a powerful punch and is tough to shake once he's locked on in pass protection. He has good body control and changes directions well enough to take away inside moves. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Jaguars left tackle Cam Robinson is facing a multigame suspension for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy, sources told ESPN today, and he had the sixth-worst pass block win rate for an offensive tackle last year. Right tackle Jawaan Taylor left in free agency. Harrison is versatile enough to step into the left tackle spot until Robinson returns to the lineup and then push Walker Little for the starting right tackle job. -- MuenchProjected Year 1 impact: Plug-and-play starter. Harrison was a second-rounder on my rankings, but since Robinson is facing suspension, the work-in-progress tackle, a work-in-progress tackle will be pressed into duty early on as a Day 1 left tackle starter. -- Matt MillerMore from Mike DiRocco: Analysis of every Jaguars pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Myles Murphy","year":2023,"height":77,"weight":268,"college":"Clemson","college_abbrivation":"CLEM","pre_draft":"Murphy is a high-motor pass-rusher who has great takeoff quickness. He uses his long arms to neutralize offensive linemen and closes well. He's an instinctive run defender with the strength and length to stack and shed offensive tackles. He chases with great effort and makes plays in pursuit. Murphy's tape is a little inconsistent, but he has impressive tools with which to work. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Bradley Chubb div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Murphy lands in an ideal spot with a team that rotates its defensive ends frequently. Entering a competitive rotation that already includes Trey Hendrickson, Sam Hubbard and Joseph Ossai, he adds a different dynamic to the rotation. With 18.0 sacks over the past three seasons (second-most in the ACC), his ability to generate pressure comes naturally. -- Jordan ReidProjected Year 1 impact: Day 1 rotational contributor. Murphy turns into a starter early in his career, but the Bengals' depth at defensive end will allow them to use him as a situational pass-rusher to develop before playing him in an every-down role. -- MuenchMore from Ben Baby: Analysis of every Bengals pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Bryan Bresee","year":2023,"height":78,"weight":298,"college":"Clemson","college_abbrivation":"CLEM","pre_draft":"Bresee is a dominant run defender with the strength to stack and shed blockers. He has the quick hands and feet to slip and split linemen. He locates the football quickly, chases down ball carriers and is an effective tackler. As a pass-rusher, he needs to improve his ability to string together multiple moves. He's powerful and flashes as a hand fighter. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Zach Allen div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Bresee is a powerful interior defensive lineman with the size to control the line of scrimmage. With Khalen Saunders added in free agency, Bresee will be asked to start next to him, with Cameron Jordan flanking them. Bresee has tremendous upside if he can stay healthy and is a natural fit in a 4-3 front. -- MillerProjected Year 1 impact: High-impact Day 1 starter. Bresee enters a team that desperately needs help along the interior, and he brings a young pass rush presence that's also stout against the run. -- Jordan ReidMore from Katherine Terrell: Analysis of every Saints pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Nolan Smith","year":2023,"height":74,"weight":238,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Smith's take-off speed, change-of-direction skills and closing burst jump off the tape. He tries to win with speed too much and lacks some polish, but he has an effective stop-start move that gets offensive tackles off-balance. He has a high ceiling as a pass-rusher. He's a disruptive run defender who creates havoc with his ability to get in the backfield and shows excellent range in pursuit. He makes up for his lack of size with leverage and hand placement. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Dante Fowler Jr. div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"The Eagles continue to add former Georgia Bulldogs to the defensive front. Philadelphia set the NFL record for the most players with at least 10 sacks (four) last year, and it found a potential replacement for the only one of those four not returning in 2023 -- defensive tackle Javon Hargrave -- in the first round. But you can't have enough edge rushers, and adding Smith gives the Eagles another player who can make opposing quarterbacks uncomfortable. -- MuenchProjected Year 1 impact: Day 1 rotational contributor. Smith will learn from Haason Reddick, a player he has many similarities to, as the Eagles continue to build a great pass rush rotation and look to the future at the position with Brandon Graham aging and Derek Barnett's long-term future with the team in question. -- MillerMore from Tim McManus: Analysis of every Eagles pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Felix Anudike-Uzomah","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":255,"college":"Kansas State","college_abbrivation":"KSU","pre_draft":"Anudike-Uzomah is a tenacious edge defender who chases the quarterback and pursues the run with relentless effort. As a pass-rusher, he can beat offensive tackles with speed, power and his hands. As a run defender, he has the burst and speed to slip blocks. He also flashes the ability to stack and shed blocks. Anudike-Uzomah is on the lighter side and gives up ground at times, however. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Josh Sweat div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Anudike-Uzomah steps into a situation where he can play a key role early in his career with Frank Clark now gone. After selecting a defensive end for the second consecutive year, he provides a formidable young duo alongside last year's first-round pick, George Karlaftis. His Big 12-leading 19.5 sacks over the past two seasons provide a glimpse of how natural he is with finishing at the QB. The Chiefs remain committed to adding pieces to their defense, and Anudike-Uzomah is the latest addition to an ascending unit. -- Jordan ReidProjected Year 1 impact: Plug-and-play starter. Anudike-Uzomah steps into the starting spot opposite Karlaftis, allowing free agent signing Charles Omenihu to slot into the No. 3 role. -- MuenchMore from Adam Teicher: Analysis of every Chiefs pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Joey Porter Jr.","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":193,"college":"Penn State","college_abbrivation":"PSU","pre_draft":"Porter is a tall, extremely long and technical press corner who runs well and uses physicality to reroute receivers. He has good playmaking instincts, but his ball skills appear to be just average. He knows when to peel off to provide help in zone coverage. He's inconsistent keeping outside contain and finishing as a tackler, but he's aggressive and physical in run support. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Marlon Humphrey div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Levi Wallace is a midlevel starter for the Steelers, and Patrick Peterson is turning 33 years old, so cornerback is an immediate and future need. And Porter has the tools to start immediately and will push Wallace for those reps early on. Not only is he the son of Steelers legend Joey Porter, but the younger Porter is also my top-ranked player on the board (No. 15 overall) as Round 2 kicks off. -- Miller"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Will Levis","year":2023,"height":76,"weight":229,"college":"Kentucky","college_abbrivation":"UK","pre_draft":"Levis can throw off balance, flick his wrist and still drive the ball vertically. He shows great touch and trajectory on deep balls. He has played in two different pro-style systems and has the ability to go through progressions. He's a mobile quarterback with plus vision, power and speed. Levis has the physical tools, intangibles and toughness to develop into a top-tier starter, but he needs to develop his full-field reads and be more consistent on underneath throws, and he must learn to protect his body and the football. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Carson Wentz div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Ryan Tannehill is 34 years old and ended the season on injured reserve. He's going into the last year of his contract with the second-highest cap hit in the NFL this year. Malik Willis -- a 2022 third-round pick -- didn't perform well enough in three starts to convince the Titans that he's the future. Levis is an excellent value here and gives new offensive coordinator Tim Kelly a lot to work with. -- Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Sam LaPorta","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":245,"college":"Iowa","college_abbrivation":"IOWA","pre_draft":"LaPorta is a crisp route runner who drops his weight, accelerates out of breaks and creates late separation with body positioning. He shows excellent focus in traffic, secures the football with defenders hanging off him and makes tough catches over his head look easy. He was Iowa's leading receiver the past two seasons. He lacks the size and core strength to get movement as a blocker, but he's effective as a move blocker because he takes good angles, reaches the second level in a flash and gets good pop at the point of attack. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Dawson Knox div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"After trading tight end T.J. Hockenson at the deadline this past season, the Lions select his replacement in LaPorta, another Iowa product. With excellent short-area quickness, route running and ability after the catch, LaPorta will be slotted in as an immediate starter in the Lions' offense. He has upside as a true three-down tight end. -- MillerMore from Eric Woodyard: Analysis of every Lions pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Michael Mayer","year":2023,"height":77,"weight":249,"college":"Notre Dame","college_abbrivation":"ND","pre_draft":"Mayer is an excellent route runner whose ability to create separation with physicality getting out of his breaks is outstanding. He is savvy when locating soft spots in zone. His ability to win contested catches is second to none in the 2023 class, and he adjusts to passes thrown outside his frame. Mayer is powerful with the ball in his hands, generating yards by breaking tackles and carrying defenders. He's a tenacious blocker and his technique improved significantly during his three college seasons. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: T.J. Hockenson div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"The Raiders signed O.J. Howard and Austin Hooper after trading away Darren Waller, but both signed one-year deals. Mayer has the talent to make immediate contributions and take over as the starter as a rookie. -- MuenchMore from Paul Gutierrez: Analysis of every Raiders pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Steve Avila","year":2023,"height":76,"weight":332,"college":"TCU","college_abbrivation":"TCU","pre_draft":"Avila is an interior offensive line prospect with outstanding size and good length. He has the potential to develop into a dominant run-blocker in a power-heavy scheme. He has the strength and flexibility to absorb contact and anchor in pass protection. His footwork and angles improved last season, but he can still be more consistent. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Kenyon Green div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"The Rams' offensive line, which surrendered the third-most sacks in the NFL last year, was one of the team's biggest needs in the draft. Avila, who has experience playing center and guard, should slot in with 2022 third-rounder Logan Bruss to form a nucleus in front of Matthew Stafford. Keeping the 35-year-old Stafford upright and minimizing easy hits on him is the quickest way for the Rams to get back on top. -- MillerMore from Sarah Barshop: Analysis of every Rams pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Derick Hall","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":254,"college":"Auburn","college_abbrivation":"AUB","pre_draft":"Hall is a classic wide-nine prospect with the take-off speed to quickly build momentum and convert speed to power rushing from outside offensive tackles' shoulders. He has a highly effective dip-and-rip move and closes well on the quarterback. He needs to improve his take-on skills, specifically how to use his hands and leverage to disengage from blocks quicker. He's a rangy run defender who chases with excellent effort. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Darrell Taylor is inconsistent and Boye Mafe underwhelmed as a rookie. Hall gives the Seahawks a pass-rusher to complement Uchenna Nwosu and should help improve a Seattle run defense that ranked 30th in the league last year. -- MuenchMore from Brady Henderson: Analysis of every Seahawks pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Matthew Bergeron","year":2023,"height":77,"weight":318,"college":"Syracuse","college_abbrivation":"SYR","pre_draft":"Bergeron is quick off the ball and can root defenders out of gaps in the run game. As a pass-blocker, he is smooth getting set, flashes a strong punch and has the speed to mirror when he anticipates inside moves. He's relentless and blocks to the echo of the whistle. His footwork can be inconsistent. Bergeron has started at both left and right tackle. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"This registers as a surprise trade up and selection for Atlanta, given the team's solid front five on the offensive line. Bergeron has positional flexibility, but the Falcons are locked in at both tackle and guard spots. There's no doubting the value of Bergeron in this spot after the run on offensive tackles in Round 1, but from a team needs standpoint, this is a surprise. -- Matt MillerMore from Michael Rothstein: Analysis of every Falcons pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jonathan Mingo","year":2023,"height":74,"weight":220,"college":"Ole Miss","college_abbrivation":"MISS","pre_draft":"Mingo is built like a big running back and one of his best assets is his strength with the ball in his hands. He's tough to bring down in the open field. He's an effective vertical route runner with stellar top-end speed for his size. He tracks the deep ball well. Mingo has big hands and wins contested catches in traffic and downfield. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Panthers signed Adam Thielen and DJ Chark after trading DJ Moore, but Thielen is 32 years old and coming off a career low in yards per catch. Carolina needs to continue to surround first overall pick Bryce Young with playmakers and put him in the best position to succeed. Mingo finished 2022 with 861 receiving yards (seventh in SEC). -- MuenchMore from David Newton: Analysis of every Panthers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Isaiah Foskey","year":2023,"height":77,"weight":264,"college":"Notre Dame","college_abbrivation":"ND","pre_draft":"Foskey is a quick and powerful run defender who stacks tight ends with ease and holds his ground against most offensive tackles. He locates the ball, disengages and is relentless in pursuit. He's one of the best edge tacklers in the draft. As a pass-rusher, he's at his best when he can build momentum from a wide alignment, shoot his hands, extend his long arms and get offensive tackles on their heels. He hunts the ball and excels at knocking it loose when he gets to the quarterback. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Saints are determined to field a better defensive line in 2023. After selecting Bryan Bresee in Round 1, they came back around in the second to get a dynamic pass-rusher in Foskey. The team has struggled to replace Trey Hendrickson, and Marcus Davenport had a disappointing 2022 before leaving in free agency, so Foskey, with 22 sacks over the past two seasons, could come in handy as a rookie starter. -- Matt MillerMore from Katherine Terrell: Analysis of every Saints pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"BJ Ojulari","year":2023,"height":74,"weight":248,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Ojulari is a highly technical pass-rusher who wins in a variety of ways and understands how to tempo his rush. He has explosive speed and the bend to run a tight loop at the top of his rush. His burst and suddenness changing directions put a ton of pressure on offensive tackles. Against the run, he has great range and makes plays in backside pursuit. Ojulari has experience dropping into coverage and shows good fluidity in space. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Drake Jackson div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"The Cardinals need pass-rushers to improve a scoring defense that ranked 31st in the league and a passing defense that finished 24th last year. J.J. Watt led the team in sacks with 12.5. No one else had more than 6.0. Ojulari had 16.5 sacks in three seasons at LSU, including 5.5 last season. -- MuenchMore from Josh Weinfuss: Analysis of every Cardinals pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Luke Musgrave","year":2023,"height":78,"weight":253,"college":"Oregon State","college_abbrivation":"ORST","pre_draft":"Musgrave is a tall tight end with big hands to pluck the ball out of the air and the body to make contested catches. He's a vertical threat who ran the fourth-fastest 40-yard dash out of the tight ends at the NFL combine. He transitions upfield smoothly and shows good burst after the catch. Musgrave is not a polished route runner on tape but flashed at the Senior Bowl and has the talent to continue to improve in that area. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Mike Gesicki div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"The Packers' run of not selecting pass-catchers in Round 1 but committing to them on Day 2 continues -- even with a new quarterback under center. Musgrave is versatile with experience both in line and in the slot. He is coming off a season-ending knee injury and had just two touchdowns in his career, but Musgrave has true vertical threat ability. -- MillerMore from Rob Demovsky: Analysis of every Packers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Joe Tippmann","year":2023,"height":78,"weight":313,"college":"Wisconsin","college_abbrivation":"WISC","pre_draft":"Tippmann is a tall center with great mobility and his range as a run-blocker is the first thing that jumps off the tape. He is not an overpowering drive-blocker, but he can unlock his hips and gain traction. He's a natural knee-bender who a does a good job of dropping his hips and preventing rushers from pushing him back despite his tall frame. Tippmann shows great awareness identifying twists, stunts and blitzes. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Mitch Morse div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"The Jets re-signed Connor McGovern before the draft, but he's a 30-year-old average starter. Tippman is an excellent center who should supplant McGovern as the starter and solidify the interior pass protection in front of quarterback Aaron Rodgers. -- MuenchMore from Rich Cimini: Analysis of every Jets pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Julius Brents","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":198,"college":"Kansas State","college_abbrivation":"KSU","pre_draft":"Brents is a tall press-zone corner with excellent length. He has the balance to smother receivers underneath, and he's fluid enough to turn and run. He reads the quarterback and plays the ball, not the man. He's not a ballhawk but flashes the ability to go up and get the ball in the air. He's a wrap-up tackler willing to step up in run support. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Tariq Woolen div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"The Colts moved down to start Round 2 and end up getting a starting-caliber cornerback prospect who had a fantastic pre-draft process. With his physical traits, Brents has a play style very similar to last year's draft sleeper Tariq Woolen. Dallis Flowers and Isaiah Rodgers are currently listed as starters in Indy, so the Colts needed a frontline starter at the position. -- MillerMore from Stephen Holder: Analysis of every Colts pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Brian Branch","year":2023,"height":72,"weight":190,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Branch developed into a reliable cover safety last season and he's capable of matching up with many receivers. He played the \"star\" position in Alabama's defense and can play nickel or free safety at the next level. He has above-average ball skills. He lacks ideal size but plays with gap control and knows how to leverage the run. Branch has the quick feet and hands to keep off blocks. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Jalen Pitre div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"The Lions aggressively addressed their defensive backfield in free agency and do well to land Branch here. Expect the Lions to play a lot of three-safety looks with C.J. Gardner-Johnson, Kerby Joseph and Branch that take advantage of their versatility. -- MuenchMore from Eric Woodyard: Analysis of every Lions pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Keion White","year":2023,"height":77,"weight":285,"college":"Georgia Tech","college_abbrivation":"GT","pre_draft":"White has the power to stack offensive tackles and overpower tight ends. He locates the ball, gets off blocks, chases with good effort and is an effective tackler. He relies on power too much but has a high ceiling -- he's scratching the surface in terms of his ability to get to the quarterback. He is quick, can win with inside moves and is a matchup problem when he kicks inside to rush the passer. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Charles Omenihu div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"White is the ideal fit for the Patriots' versatile defensive scheme. With Matt Judon crashing off one edge, White can use his power and speed to make an impact as both a defensive end and potentially a defensive tackle, given his size and strength. He is similar in ways to Deatrich Wise and can play a similar type of role as a rookie. -- MillerMore from Mike Reiss: Analysis of every Patriots pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jartavius Martin","year":2023,"height":71,"weight":194,"college":"Illinois","college_abbrivation":"ILL","pre_draft":"Martin has the fluidity and burst to match up with slot receivers. He closes well and delivers some big hits, breaking on passes thrown in front of him. He shows the ability to locate the ball and pluck it out of the air. Martin's an active run defender and reliable wrap-up tackler with good stopping power. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"After adding cornerback Emmanuel Forbes, the Commanders continue to build a talented, young defensive backfield. Martin is a versatile defensive back who should push for the starting job opposite Kamren Curl, and he could play nickel if they need him there. -- MuenchMore from John Keim: Analysis of every Commanders pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cody Mauch","year":2023,"height":77,"weight":302,"college":"North Dakota State","college_abbrivation":"NDSU","pre_draft":"Mauch is a relentless mauler with the ability to bury defenders. Sometimes he blocks multiple defenders on one play. He has the lateral quickness to cover up defenders at the line of scrimmage and takes sound angles climbing to the second level. He's tough to beat once he locks on and sinks his hips as a pass protector. He showed he has some versatility by playing guard and center during the week of practices at the Senior Bowl. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"There is a huge hole at right guard for the Buccaneers, and Mauch can step right in to fill it. He is a plug-and-play starter despite coming from the FCS level at North Dakota State. He's versatile enough to play all five offensive line positions and gives Tampa Bay a ton of flexibility up front. -- Matt MillerMore from Jenna Laine: Analysis of every Buccaneers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Keeanu Benton","year":2023,"height":76,"weight":309,"college":"Wisconsin","college_abbrivation":"WISC","pre_draft":"Benton does an outstanding job of dropping his weight and anchoring for a taller nose tackle. He stacks and sheds with ease, thanks to his long arms and excellent upper-body strength. As a pass-rusher, he improved last season and is more of a factor than his career sack total (9) would indicate. He has active hands and the power to move the quarterback off his spot. Benton took a step forward as a finisher in 2022. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Benton supplants Montravius Adams as the starting nose tackle. He's flanked by Cam Heyward and Larry Ogunjobi, giving the Steelers a formidable defensive line. He should help bolster an already stout Pittsburgh run defense, and he couldn't ask for a better mentor than Heyward. -- MuenchMore from Brooke Pryor: Analysis of every Steelers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jayden Reed","year":2023,"height":71,"weight":187,"college":"Michigan State","college_abbrivation":"MSU","pre_draft":"Reed's ability to beat press coverage, accelerate off the line and separate jumps out on tape. He's a reliable pass-catcher with the body control to adjust to throws outside of his frame. His vision, ability to make crisp cuts and speed make him a threat after the catch and in the return game. Reed takes good angles and gives good effort as a downfield stalk blocker. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Another pass-catcher for Green Bay on Day 2! Reed is an ideal slot receiver with explosive routes and yards-after-catch ability, so he can make an immediate impact. He'll slide right in alongside 2022 draftees Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs -- and fellow rookie Luke Musgrave -- to form a very young, promising pass-catcher corps for Jordan Love. -- Matt MillerMore from Rob Demovsky: Analysis of every Packers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cam Smith","year":2023,"height":73,"weight":180,"college":"South Carolina","college_abbrivation":"SC","pre_draft":"Smith is one of the most reliable cover corners in the 2023 class. He's smooth with excellent foot speed and fluid hips. He's highly instinctive and frequently gets early jumps on the ball by reading quarterbacks' eyes. He's a ballhawk with soft hands who elevates well. He's versatile and has experience playing on the boundary, in the slot or at safety. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Jack Jones div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Miami traded for Jalen Ramsey, but it still had work to do after finishing 27th in passing defense last year. Xavien Howard took a step back in 2022, signed a lucrative contract last year and turns 30 in July. Keion Crossen doesn't project as a long-term starter. Smith held opposing quarterbacks to a 21 QBR as the primary defender since 2021, the 11th-lowest in Power 5. -- MuenchMore from Marcel Louis-Jacques: Analysis of every Dolphins pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Zach Charbonnet","year":2023,"height":72,"weight":214,"college":"UCLA","college_abbrivation":"UCLA","pre_draft":"Charbonnet is an instinctive, patient runner with the speed to sift through traffic between the tackles. He has the power, balance and determination to regularly pick up yards after contact. He punishes defenses for sloppy tackling and bad angles. He can pluck passes out of the air and flashes after the catch. Charbonnet has the potential to develop into an effective pass-blocker. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"A surprise selection in Seattle given the presence of Kenneth Walker III, but the Seahawks need a backup running back to replace Rashaad Penny. And Charbonnet can be that while giving Walker a talented running mate. After two backs were picked in Round 1, the options were limited in terms of starting-caliber options available on Day 2, but Charbonnet will see his share of touches early on. -- Matt MillerMore from Brady Henderson: Analysis of every Seahawks pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Gervon Dexter","year":2023,"height":78,"weight":310,"college":"Florida","college_abbrivation":"FLA","pre_draft":"It's difficult to run at Dexter, who is adept at holding his ground versus double teams. He stands up to offensive linemen, locates the ball and continues to improve his ability to off-block one-on-ones. As a pass-rusher, he's more disruptive than his sack totals indicate. Dexter keeps his pads down and walks offensive linemen back into the quarterback. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Chicago ranked 31st in run defense and last in scoring defense last year. Dexter has the skill set to quickly develop into an effective complement to run-stuffing free agent signing Andrew Billings and shore up the middle of the Bears' defense. -- MuenchMore from Courtney Cronin: Analysis of every Bears pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tuli Tuipulotu","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":266,"college":"USC","college_abbrivation":"USC","pre_draft":"Tuipulutu is a versatile defender who excels at splitting blockers and making plays in the backfield regardless of where he lines up. He shoots his hands, stacks blockers and sheds in time to make plays when he's not shooting gaps. He's a powerful edge rusher who extends his arms, drives blockers and disengages late. His quick first step and active hands make him a tough matchup for interior offensive lineman when he kicks inside to rush the passer. His frame raises concerns about his ability to develop into an every-down defensive tackle. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"A top-50 player on my board, Tuipulotu is a versatile defensive lineman who played on both the interior and exterior at USC. In the Chargers' 3-4 defense, his ability to line up as a 5-technique means he can play immediately, with Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack coming off the edge around him. He also has the traits to bump inside to 3-technique in four-man fronts. -- Matt MillerMore from Lindsey Thiry: Analysis of every Chargers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Rashee Rice","year":2023,"height":73,"weight":204,"college":"SMU","college_abbrivation":"SMU","pre_draft":"Rice is an instinctive route runner who shreds zone looks and proved he's more than a possession slot receiver with an impressive senior season and a strong workout at the NFL combine. He can make the first defender miss, has good contact balance and reaches his top-end speed quickly after the catch. He doesn't have an elite second gear, but he runs well and can track down a deep ball. He made more plays downfield in 2022 than he did in 2021. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Chiefs lost JuJu Smith-Schuster and Mecole Hardman to free agency. Rice might not start right away, but he should make early contributions thanks in part to his ability to line up outside and work out of the slot. He's an ascending player who should develop into a starter early in his career. -- MuenchMore from Adam Teicher: Analysis of every Chiefs pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tyrique Stevenson","year":2023,"height":72,"weight":198,"college":"Miami","college_abbrivation":"MIA","pre_draft":"Stevenson is a tall and lean press corner with the length to get his hands on receivers and speed to run with them. He plays through receivers' hands and recovers well when he gets caught out of phase. He masks his tightness with balance and burst. He's an aggressive run defender who needs to be more consistent wrapping up, but he has good stopping power and the ability to blow up plays. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"One year after selecting a starting cornerback in Kyler Gordon in Round 2, the Bears get a potential outside starter in Stevenson. With Jaylon Johnson entering the end of his rookie contract, Stevenson could be his running mate or potential replacement, with Gordon lining up in the slot. -- Matt MillerMore from Courtney Cronin: Analysis of every Bears pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"John Michael Schmitz","year":2023,"height":76,"weight":301,"college":"Minnesota","college_abbrivation":"MINN","pre_draft":"Schmitz is a powerful drive blocker who finishes at a high rate. He's an effective zone blocker who understands angles and presses the play-side shoulder. He gets set quickly, rewraps his hands and rarely gives ground to bull rushers in pass protection. He masks average mirror-and-slide quickness with great awareness and good balance. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Creed Humphrey div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"This is an excellent pick in terms of value and filling a need. Schmitz steps into the starting center role on day one and has the talent to stay there for years if he stays healthy. -- MuenchMore from Jordan Raanan: Analysis of every Giants pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Luke Schoonmaker","year":2023,"height":77,"weight":251,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Schoonmaker uses his strength and savvy to generate late separation running routes. He has the body control to adjust to throws outside his frame, and he excels at catching the ball in traffic. He has the strength to break some tackles and generate some yards after the catch. Schoonmaker is an effective in-line blocker who fires out with aggressiveness, takes sound angles and gives great effort. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Cowboys get the starting tight end they so badly needed to find on Day 2. Schoonmaker can step in immediately as a Y-tight end, playing in-line next to the right tackle. But he has some positional versatility to move throughout the formation. Schoonmaker will be a rookie starter and middle-of-the-field safety valve. -- Matt MillerMore from Todd Archer: Analysis of every Cowboys pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"O'Cyrus Torrence","year":2023,"height":77,"weight":330,"college":"Florida","college_abbrivation":"FLA","pre_draft":"Torrence, one of the most dominant interior offensive linemen in the country last season, has excellent size and consistently gets movement in the run game. He latches on with his big hands and controls defensive linemen while moving laterally as zone blocker. He doesn't change directions well, but he has good length and a powerful punch. Torrence rarely gives ground as a pass protector. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Trey Smith div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Guard is one of the Bills' most pressing needs. Torrence should step into a starting role as a rookie and help keep the high-powered Buffalo offense firing on all cylinders. -- MuenchMore from Alaina Getzenberg: Analysis of every Bills pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"DJ Turner","year":2023,"height":71,"weight":178,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Turner is a well-coached and technically sound corner who is scheme-versatile. He ran the fastest 40-yard dash (4.26 seconds) of any player at the NFL combine and can carry any receiver downfield. He has a good feel for route combinations and excellent closing burst -- he ran the second-fastest 10-yard split of any player at the combine. His lack of length and size show up in 50-50 situations and run support, but he's scrappy. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Adoree' Jackson div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"The Bengals' secondary was exposed at times throughout the 2022 playoffs and needed an immediate upgrade over Eli Apple and Chidobe Awuzie. Turner gives Cincinnati that option as a true burner at cornerback -- he had the fastest 40-yard dash time at the combine, running a 4.26 -- and a player with the skills to push for a starting job as a rookie. -- MillerMore from Ben Baby: Analysis of every Bengals pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Brenton Strange","year":2023,"height":76,"weight":253,"college":"Penn State","college_abbrivation":"PSU","pre_draft":"Strange is a smooth route runner who is quick off the line and fluid getting in and out of breaks. He's a hands catcher with good focus and confidence. He transitions up the field quickly, has the ability to make the first defenders miss and breaks a good deal of tackles after the catch. As a blocker, he has a powerful punch and can latch on and steer defenders. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Jaguars franchise-tagged Evan Engram, but he's more of a receiver than a traditional tight end, and there is a lack of depth behind him. Adding Strange gives them a tight end who can play in-line and compete as a blocker. -- MuenchMore from Mike DiRocco: Analysis of every Jaguars pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Juice Scruggs","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":301,"college":"Penn State","college_abbrivation":"PSU","pre_draft":"Scruggs is a versatile interior offensive lineman who played guard and center at Penn State. As a run blocker, he takes sound angles, latches on with his big hands and seals defenders. He's efficient with his hand placement, and he's tough to move when he drops anchor in pass pro. Scruggs doesn't mirror well enough to consistently stay in front of mobile nose tackles with sudden counters, though. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The middle of the Houston offensive line gets an upgrade. Given Scruggs' movement ability, he's an ideal fit for Bobby Slowik's offensive scheme and will push Scott Quessenberry for the starting center job right out of the gate. Scruggs wasn't ranked in my top 100, but the center class is running out of starting-caliber options early in this draft, and this is a good fit. -- Matt MillerMore from DJ Bien-Aime: Analysis of every Texans pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Marvin Mims","year":2023,"height":71,"weight":183,"college":"Oklahoma","college_abbrivation":"OU","pre_draft":"Mims is an undersized receiver who runs well, sells double moves and tracks the deep ball well. He has the burst to produce after the catch and flashes as a punt returner. Mims lacks polish as an intermediate route runner, but he has the potential to make strides in that area and is a tough matchup working out of the slot, thanks to his quickness and footspeed. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Jerry Jeudy set career bests in receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns, but he is in his last year before the fifth-year option. There have been rumors of Denver moving him. Courtland Sutton's cap hit jumps to $18.2M from $5.3M. Adding a playmaker on the outside makes sense with that in mind. Mims finished the 2022 season second in the Big 12 with 1,083 receiving yards. -- MuenchMore from Jeff Legwold: Analysis of every Broncos pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Zacch Pickens","year":2023,"height":76,"weight":291,"college":"South Carolina","college_abbrivation":"SC","pre_draft":"As a pass-rusher, Pickens is more disruptive than his sack totals would indicate. He is long and explosive with excellent first-step quickness and good flexibility. Against the run, he's quick and disruptive. Pickens changes directions well when he gets into the backfield and shows good range for an interior defensive lineman when he chooses to pursue. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Bears picked a nose tackle in Round 2 with Gervon Dexter, and now coach Matt Eberflus gets his 3-technique pass-rusher. Pickens is just scratching the surface of his potential as a gap-shooting interior rusher, and he will have an opportunity to start very early given the lack of frontline talent at defensive tackle in Chicago. -- Matt MillerMore from Courtney Cronin: Analysis of every Bears pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tyler Steen","year":2023,"height":78,"weight":321,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Steen is a collegiate offensive tackle who will likely move to guard in the NFL. He gets good initial pop and shows good range as a run blocker. As a pass blocker, he plays with balance and changes directions well, and his shorter arms won't be as much of a concern if he kicks inside. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Eagles lost Isaac Seumalo and Andre Dillard to free agency, creating a need at guard, where Steen projects to play in the NFL. He had only one sack attributed to him on nearly 500 pass-blocking plays last season for Alabama. -- MuenchMore from Tim McManus: Analysis of every Eagles pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Sydney Brown","year":2023,"height":70,"weight":211,"college":"Illinois","college_abbrivation":"ILL","pre_draft":"Brown also plays high and lines up over the slot, but he's at his best playing in the box, where he frequently lined up at Illinois. His instincts, quickness and motor make him a competitive run defender playing at that level. Brown is a ball magnet who reads the quarterback, plucks the ball out of the air and flashes the ability to locate the ball while running with tight ends downfield. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"If there is a weakness on the Eagles' roster, it's safety. Brown is a hard-hitting, in-the-box option in the mold of Talanoa Hufanga. He will push Terrell Edmunds and Reed Blankenship for playing time as a rookie and is an ideal third safety right now for Philly. Brown is the Eagles' most promising player at the position. -- Matt MillerMore from Tim McManus: Analysis of every Eagles pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Drew Sanders","year":2023,"height":76,"weight":235,"college":"Arkansas","college_abbrivation":"ARK","pre_draft":"Sanders is a versatile linebacker who can play off the ball and rush off the edge. He's an instinctive run defender who takes sound angles and has impressive closing burst. He's effective matching up with running backs in coverage, and he can convert speed to power rushing the passer. He has some tightness and will miss a few tackles when forced to cover backs in space. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Tremaine Edmunds div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Josey Jewell and Alex Singleton are productive and steady, but the Broncos should be looking to upgrade at the position. They need pass-rushers. Sanders can rush off the edge and play off the ball. Look for defensive coordinator Vance Joseph to find different ways to use him and maximize his skill set. -- MuenchMore from Jeff Legwold: Analysis of every Broncos pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Hendon Hooker","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":217,"college":"Tennessee","college_abbrivation":"TENN","pre_draft":"Hooker has a smooth, compact delivery and can change his arm angle when needed. His accuracy to all three levels of the field is solid, and he leads his receivers to yards after catch in the quick game. His ability to throw deep stands out -- he was more consistent driving the ball with velocity in 2022. He excelled at beating the blitz last season but struggled when opposing defenses pressured him with four or fewer rushers. He's a legitimate running threat with good speed and the ability to elude defenders. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Ryan Tannehill div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"My No. 27 overall prospect, Hooker has the tools to be a quarterback of the future in Detroit depending on how well Jared Goff plays in 2023 as his contract winds down. Hooker, once healthy from his torn ACL, brings a mobility to the position that Goff doesn't offer, but he is a similar thrower and leader of an offense. It's tough to predict third-rounders as future starters, but Hooker has the ability to be one and was drafted into a great situation in Detroit. -- Miller"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Nathaniel Dell","year":2023,"height":68,"weight":165,"college":"Houston","college_abbrivation":"HOU","pre_draft":"Dell is a small receiver who has the burst to separate, get out of breaks and shake defenders at the top of his stem. He has the quickness to make defenders miss in space, and he reaches his top-end speed quickly after the catch. Dell's a dangerous punt returner. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Texans' leading receiver in 2022, Brandin Cooks, ranked 53rd overall, and they traded him. While they signed Robert Woods and tight end Dalton Schultz, they need to continue adding talented pass-catchers. Since the start of 2021, no FBS receiver has more receiving yards (2,727) or touchdown catches (29) than Dell. -- MuenchMore from DJ Bien-Aime: Analysis of every Texans pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Byron Young","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":294,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Young locks out, quickly locates the ball, disengages and attacks the ball carrier. As a pass-rusher, he's quick with long arms and knows how to work the edges of an interior offensive lineman. Young shows the ability to advance his pass rush while engaged. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Raiders continue to address the defensive line and check off a perennial need with a 3-technique defensive tackle. Young can control two gaps in the run game or rush the quarterback on passing downs. And with the Raiders' overall lack of talent at defensive tackle, he'll be counted on early in his rookie season. -- Matt MillerMore from Paul Gutierrez: Analysis of every Raiders pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kendre Miller","year":2023,"height":71,"weight":215,"college":"TCU","college_abbrivation":"TCU","pre_draft":"Miller is a pick-and-slide runner who is light on his feet, makes defenders miss in the backfield and weaves in-and-out of cuts without losing momentum. He has good contact balance. He flashes after the catch, but he's not overly reliable catching the football and is not a well-versed route runner. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Saints signed Jamaal Williams, but Alvin Kamara had another below-average season and has the third-highest cap hit of running backs this year. Miller is elusive and hard to bring down; his 74 forced missed tackles last season were the third most in the FBS. -- MuenchMore from Katherine Terrell: Analysis of every Saints pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Garrett Williams","year":2023,"height":70,"weight":192,"college":"Syracuse","college_abbrivation":"SYR","pre_draft":"Williams is an instinctive corner who closes well on passes thrown in front of him and flashes the ability to jump routes. He limits production after the catch when he doesn't get there in time to make a play on the ball. He's competitive matching up in press, and he has a short memory when he does get beat. Williams is a wrap-up tackler willing to step up in run support. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Cardinals are desperate for talent in the secondary, and cornerback is a massive area of need as the team rebuilds. Williams has experience on the outside as a starting cornerback, and that's where he will slide in for the Cardinals as soon as he's fully recovered from his ACL injury. -- Matt MillerMore from Josh Weinfuss: Analysis of every Cardinals pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jalin Hyatt","year":2023,"height":72,"weight":176,"college":"Tennessee","college_abbrivation":"TENN","pre_draft":"Hyatt is an explosive playmaker with the burst to quickly eat up cushions and the second gear to get behind the coverage. He's at his best running down the deep ball. He's not an ankle-breaker -- he's not going to break many tackles -- but his speed makes him a threat after the catch. He's a hands-catcher with the ability to pluck the ball out of the air, but he will drop some passes. Hyatt needs to get stronger and grow as a route runner. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: William Fuller V div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"The Giants have signed Jamison Crowder and Parris Campbell to complement Darius Slayton. However, Sterling Shepard is coming off a torn ACL, they cut Kenny Golladay and traded Kadarius Toney last year. Hyatt is a vertical threat who will make it tough to load up against the run and rotate the coverage to Slayton's side of the field. -- MuenchMore from Jordan Raanan: Analysis of every Giants pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cedric Tillman","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":213,"college":"Tennessee","college_abbrivation":"TENN","pre_draft":"Tillman is a tall receiver with impressive route-running savvy, a big catch radius and strong hands. He does an excellent job tracking the deep ball and using his length to win 50-50 opportunities. He has a natural feel for contorting his body, timing his jumps and shielding defenders. Tillman picks up yards after the catch by making one quick move and dragging defensive backs for extra yards. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: DeVante Parker div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Even after making the trade for Elijah Moore, the Browns had a need for a big, physical outside receiver coming into this draft. Tillman is that player. He will push Donovan Peoples-Jones for reps and could work his way into the starting lineup early in his career. Tillman's work on slant routes and his jump-ball ability will play well opposite the possession-style Amari Cooper. -- MillerMore from Jake Trotter: Analysis of every Browns pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Zach Harrison","year":2023,"height":78,"weight":274,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Harrison is big, long and strong at the point of attack. He uses his long arms to lasso ball carriers when he gets off blocks. He generates some push and gives a good effort rushing the passer. The production didn't match the talent in college, but Harrison has a high ceiling. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Falcons ranked last in sacks in 2021 and second to last in sacks in 2022, so they needed edge rushers. Harrison's production didn't match his talent at Ohio State, but he has a high ceiling and an intriguing skill set. -- MuenchMore from Michael Rothstein: Analysis of every Falcons pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Marte Mapu","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":217,"college":"Sacramento State","college_abbrivation":"SAC","pre_draft":"Mapu is a rangy run defender and powerful striker with good stopping power. He has long arms and flashes the ability to stack blockers. He has the tools to compete with tight ends in coverage and looked good when matched up against backs in one-on-one cover drills at the Senior Bowl. Mapu is a tweener safety-linebacker who will likely make his biggest contributions on special teams early in his career and carve out a role on defense in time. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Mapu is an older prospect (23 years old) who wasn't able to test in the pre-draft process, but his versatility as a nickel linebacker/hybrid safety was liked by NFL scouts. He will be a passing-down option and special teams performer early in his career in New England, and he will see plenty of work in dime and nickel situations as either an undersized linebacker or in-the-box safety. -- Matt MillerMore from Mike Reiss: Analysis of every Patriots pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Byron Young","year":2023,"height":74,"weight":250,"college":"Tennessee","college_abbrivation":"TENN","pre_draft":"Young is a slippery pass-rusher with an explosive first step, active hands, quick feet, solid bend and outstanding closing burst. A disruptive run defender, he quickly penetrates and shows good change-of-direction skills once he's in the backfield. He's not nearly as effective when asked to set a hard edge and then disengage. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Rams add a potential replacement for Leonard Floyd, who led the team in sacks and pressures last year. Young needs to get stronger against the run, but he should make an immediate impact as a pass-rusher and develop into a starter early in his career. -- MuenchMore from Sarah Barshop: Analysis of every Rams pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tucker Kraft","year":2023,"height":77,"weight":254,"college":"South Dakota State","college_abbrivation":"SDST","pre_draft":"Kraft turns into a big back after the catch. He's smooth transitioning upfield, is quick and has good contact balance. He has the speed and toughness to make plays down the seam. Kraft has the big hands to pluck the ball out of the air, catches passes in stride and makes contested catches over the middle. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Another tight end for the Packers, and one who will work well in tandem with second-rounder Luke Musgrave. Kraft is a hybrid tight end who can move throughout the formation as an in-line, slot or even H-back style offensive asset. While a more raw route-runner than Musgrave, Kraft's positional versatility and willingness to play special teams will put him on the field. -- Matt MillerMore from Rob Demovsky: Analysis of every Packers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Josh Downs","year":2023,"height":69,"weight":171,"college":"North Carolina","college_abbrivation":"UNC","pre_draft":"Downs is an explosive slot receiver who separates with his ability to change speeds and directions quickly. He sits in windows and has the toughness to make plays over the middle when working against zone coverage. He's an instinctive open-field runner with the burst to threaten after the catch. Downs can pluck the ball out of the air and flashes the ability to make tough contested catches. He lacks the second gear to regularly take the top off the coverage, however. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Jahan Dotson div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"After losing Parris Campbell to free agency, the Colts needed a slot receiver to complement Michael Pittman Jr. and Alec Pierce. Downs is a tailored fit for that role and should make a seamless transition. His 2,483 career receiving yards were the fourth most in UNC history. -- MuenchMore from Stephen Holder: Analysis of every Colts pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"DJ Johnson","year":2023,"height":76,"weight":260,"college":"Oregon","college_abbrivation":"ORE","pre_draft":"Johnson has an outstanding combination of size and speed. He's strong and long enough to set the edge against the run. He chases with good effort and closes well in pursuit. Johnson's a powerful edge rusher with active hands. He's raw, but he has the potential to be a better pass-rusher in the NFL than he was at the college level.-- Steve Muench","post_draft":"A former tight end and 24-year-old prospect, Johnson reminds me of Brian Burns in the way he plays and will fit that same role in the stand-up, outside rusher position. Johnson likely factors in as a rotational pass-rusher out of the gate, but he could continue to develop and push Yetur Gross-Matos opposite Burns. -- Matt MillerMore from David Newton: Analysis of every Panthers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tyjae Spears","year":2023,"height":70,"weight":201,"college":"Tulane","college_abbrivation":"TULN","pre_draft":"No one improved their draft stock at the Senior Bowl more than Spears. He flashed as a route runner. He's an instinctive runner with quick feet and good burst. He makes it tough for defenders to make a clean hit on him and has the contact balance to break tackles when he gets into space. Spears has the ability to pluck the ball out of the air and is a threat after the catch. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Among qualified running backs, Derrick Henry ranked second in yards after contact per rush. His workload over the past four years is unmatched (nearly 200 more rushes than anyone), but he's in the last year of his contract. Adding depth makes sense, and Spears is a talented back capable of sharing some of the workload. -- MuenchMore from Turron Davenport: Analysis of every Titans pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"YaYa Diaby","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":263,"college":"Louisville","college_abbrivation":"LOU","pre_draft":"Diaby has the length and explosive power to shoot his hands and drive blockers back. He flashes the ability to slip blocks, shoot gaps and disrupt plays in the backfield. As a pass-rusher, he's more effective when he reduces inside than he is coming off the edge, but he's just scratching the surface in terms of his potential. He's quick, he's long and he runs well. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The pass rush in Tampa Bay has to get younger, faster and more explosive. Diaby brings all three of those elements and will see the field as at least a rotational rusher in his rookie year. As Todd Bowles' defense gets a makeover, Diaby could be the long-term replacement for Shaquil Barrett -- or at worst a solid No. 3 outside linebacker in the team's 3-4 base scheme. -- Matt MillerMore from Jenna Laine: Analysis of every Buccaneers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Riley Moss","year":2023,"height":73,"weight":193,"college":"Iowa","college_abbrivation":"IOWA","pre_draft":"Moss is a highly instinctive corner who reads the quarterback, diagnoses routes and plays the ball, not the man, in zone coverage. He matches up well with tight ends working out of the slot. He's a natural hands catcher who tracks the ball well and high-points it in the air. As a run defender, he's aggressive and shows some pop at the point of attack as a tackler. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Pat Surtain II was one of the best corners in the league last year, but 2022 fourth-round pick Damarri Mathis struggled at times. Adding depth and competition makes sense, and Moss is a good value at this point. -- MuenchMore from Jeff Legwold: Analysis of every Broncos pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Devon Achane","year":2023,"height":69,"weight":188,"college":"Texas A&M","college_abbrivation":"TA&M","pre_draft":"Achane strings cuts together with ease and is one of the best running backs in this class at creating yards on his own. He's an undersized burner who ran the third-fastest 40-yard dash time (4.32 seconds) of all participants at the NFL combine. He shows an outstanding second gear on tape. He's a sudden route runner and reliable pass-catcher who frequently makes the first defender miss after the catch. He's also a dangerous kickoff returner. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"There might not be a better scheme fit in the entire draft than Achane in Mike McDaniels' offense. His ability to turn every touch into a chunk play fits the zone scheme in Miami perfectly, and his style as a slasher back follows the theme of other rushers in Miami. Achane has the youth and field vision to push his way into the RB2 role as a rookie and even has starter potential. -- Matt MillerMore from Marcel Louis-Jacques: Analysis of every Dolphins pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Daiyan Henley","year":2023,"height":73,"weight":225,"college":"Washington State","college_abbrivation":"WSU","pre_draft":"Henley is an undersized linebacker with the instincts and short-area burst to split blockers and make plays in the backfield. He can keep blockers off his frame with his length, closes well and chases with good effort. He stood out covering backs during one-on-ones the week of the Senior Bowl, and he has the speed to carry tight ends down the seam. He hasn't reached his potential as a pass-rusher, but he had three sacks against Colorado State last season, flashing the ability to win with his hands. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Chargers signed Eric Kendricks to start next to Kenneth Murray, but Kendricks is 31 years old. Look for Henley to contribute in sub-packages and on special teams before developing into a starter. -- MuenchMore from Lindsey Thiry: Analysis of every Chargers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Trenton Simpson","year":2023,"height":74,"weight":235,"college":"Clemson","college_abbrivation":"CLEM","pre_draft":"One of Simpson's greatest strengths is his ability to match up with running backs and tight ends in man coverage. He's also an instinctive pass-rusher with excellent initial burst and closing speed. He's a rangy run defender who explodes to and through the ball carrier. He has excellent range but takes too many false steps and too many poor angles when running to the ball. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Patrick Queen div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Simpson is the ideal weakside linebacker in the Ravens' 4-3 scheme. He played out of position at MLB in 2022 but is at his best playing in space where he can be a playmaker. Patrick Queen currently has the Will linebacker job locked down, but Simpson is simply too good of a value to pass up at this spot in the draft. -- MillerMore from Jamison Hensley: Analysis of every Ravens pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ji'Ayir Brown","year":2023,"height":71,"weight":203,"college":"Penn State","college_abbrivation":"PSU","pre_draft":"The first thing that jumps out on tape is Brown's instincts, which allow him to play a lot faster than his timed speed (he ran a 4.65-second 40-yard dash at the NFL combine). He diagnoses so quickly that he consistently gets early jumps on the ball and does a great job of limiting yards after catch. He's a playmaker who attacks the ball and plucks away from his frame. Brown is an aggressive and physical run defender who fills the alley and always seems to be around the ball. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Brown is a versatile safety who can play nickel and safety and contribute on special teams for the 49ers. He might not start right away, but Tashaun Gipson Sr. turns 33 this year, so adding depth and youth is smart. -- MuenchMore from Nick Wagoner: Analysis of every 49ers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tank Bigsby","year":2023,"height":72,"weight":210,"college":"Auburn","college_abbrivation":"AUB","pre_draft":"Bigsby is patient with above-average vision and the ability to make penetrating defenders miss. He's a competitive runner who runs low to the ground and has good contact balance. He shows the ability to pluck away from his frame and quickly transition upfield as a receiver. In pass pro, Bigsby's a bit inconsistent with his technique, but he's willing and effective when squaring up. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Jaguars have an established speed back in Travis Etienne Jr., and now they add a power back in the aggressive Bigsby. With only JaMycal Hasty and D'Ernest Johnson as the backups, Bigsby slots in as the team's RB2 right away. -- Matt MillerMore from Mike DiRocco: Analysis of every Jaguars pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kobie Turner","year":2023,"height":74,"weight":288,"college":"Wake Forest","college_abbrivation":"WAKE","pre_draft":"Turner is an undersized interior defensive lineman with an above-average initial burst. He will fight and claw to counter and work off of blocks as a pass-rusher and run defender. However, his size raises concerns about his ability to hold his ground versus the run, and he's not explosive enough to overcome his size and strength deficiencies as a pass-rusher. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Rams continue to address the defensive front in the third round and fill a pressing need by adding Turner here. Greg Gaines signed with Tampa Bay, and A'Shawn Robinson, who tore his meniscus in November, signed with the Giants. -- MuenchMore from Sarah Barshop: Analysis of every Rams pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"DeMarvion Overshown","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":229,"college":"Texas","college_abbrivation":"TEX","pre_draft":"Overshown is a rangy run defender who closes well and flashes strong striking power. He has the quickness to beat blockers to the point of attack and the length to keep blockers off his frame. He's also competitive matching up with tight ends and running backs in coverage, and he's fast enough to spy quarterbacks. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Considering how much Micah Parsons moves around the defense, there is a need for more off-ball linebackers in Dallas. Overshown has range for days and could push Damone Clark for reps thanks to his upside in coverage as a former safety. Overshown is raw but gives Dallas positional versatility when Parsons is rushing the quarterback, and he'll have an immediate impact on special teams. -- Matt MillerMore from Todd Archer: Analysis of every Cowboys pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dorian Williams","year":2023,"height":73,"weight":228,"college":"Tulane","college_abbrivation":"TULN","pre_draft":"Williams is a sideline-to-sideline run defender and a powerful striker who closes well and chases with good effort. He's light but strong with longer arms and active hands. He reads the quarterback and matches patterns in underneath zone coverage. Williams has the range to spy the quarterback. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Matt Milano made first-team All-Pro last year, but Tremaine Edmunds signed with the Bears, creating a void at the starting spot opposite Milano. Williams has a high ceiling and could prove to be a steal. -- MuenchMore from Alaina Getzenberg: Analysis of every Bills pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Wanya Morris","year":2023,"height":77,"weight":307,"college":"Oklahoma","college_abbrivation":"OU","pre_draft":"Morris has started games at right and left tackle, and he's strong enough to overwhelm defenders and flashes a mean streak in the run game. As a pass blocker, he has long arms and packs a powerful punch, but his footwork and hand placement are inconsistent. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The right tackle position in Kansas City is wide open following the departure of Andrew Wylie in free agency. Morris, once healthy, has both experience and value at that spot. His movement and agility in the run game are exactly what Kansas City uses up front. Morris has to clean up his pass protection, but given Lucas Niang's injury history, he's a smart addition late on Day 2. -- Matt MillerMore from Adam Teicher: Analysis of every Chiefs pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Darnell Washington","year":2023,"height":79,"weight":264,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Washington has the big hands to rip the ball out of defenders' grasps and he flashes the ability to make special catches in traffic. He has the speed to make plays down the seam and can generates yards after the catch thanks to his ability to break tackles and drag defenders. As a blocker, he has the frame, length and strength to latch on to defenders and steer them. He wasn't targeted much in college, catching just 38 passes over the past two seasons. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Marcedes Lewis div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Pat Freiermuth ranked sixth among tight ends in receptions and receiving yards. But the Steelers add Washington, who has the potential to quickly develop into an excellent complement who makes their two-tight end sets tougher to defend. -- MuenchMore from Brooke Pryor: Analysis of every Steelers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Michael Wilson","year":2023,"height":74,"weight":213,"college":"Stanford","college_abbrivation":"STAN","pre_draft":"Wilson is quicker than fast and flashes as a route runner. He's an instinctive open-field runner who has the ability to make the first defender miss. He didn't run as well as expected at the combine, and he doesn't show an elite second gear on tape, but he tracks the deep ball well and can separate late on vertical routes. Wilson had a strong week of practice at the Senior Bowl. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Wilson put on a show at the Senior Bowl and quickly won over scouts and coaches in attendance. In Arizona, he'll have an opportunity to get onto the field early in his career as a vertical stretch receiver and core special teams performer. Wilson projects as a likely WR3 or WR4 but adds size, speed and toughness to the Cardinals. -- Matt MillerMore from Josh Weinfuss: Analysis of every Cardinals pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jordan Battle","year":2023,"height":73,"weight":209,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Battle is instinctive, has a quick pedal and closes well when the ball is in the air. He plays with good balance and body control. As a run defender, Battle's an effective wrap-up tackler who takes sound angles and flies to the football while remaining under control. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Both Jessie Bates III and Vonn Bell left in free agency. The Bengals signed Nick Scott, and 2022 first-round pick Dax Hill has a chance to be good, so Battle doesn't need to start as a rookie. But he improves the depth and has the potential to develop into a starter early in his career. -- MuenchMore from Ben Baby: Analysis of every Bengals pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Brodric Martin","year":2023,"height":77,"weight":337,"college":"Western Kentucky","college_abbrivation":"WKU","pre_draft":"Martin is a massive nose tackle who is tough to move off the ball with one blocker. And he has the long arms to stack blockers, and he flashes the ability to disengage in time to make the play. His pad level is inconsistent, and Martin can give too much ground when he gets doubled. But he has active hands, and he's quick for his size. However, Martin doesn't have the closing burst or change-of-direction ability to get to the quarterback with any kind of regularity. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Lions could have gone defensive tackle at either selection in the first round, but they opted to wait on the position until Round 3. Martin will be the team's future at nose tackle, and he has flashed exceptional upside with his length, short-area quickness and strength. He's a work in progress, and he's nearly 24 years old, but he has potential. -- Matt MillerMore from Eric Woodyard: Analysis of every Lions pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ricky Stromberg","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":306,"college":"Arkansas","college_abbrivation":"ARK","pre_draft":"Stromberg is a highly competitive player with a nasty streak and good lower-body strength for his size. He has excellent initial quickness, takes sound angles and hits moving targets. Stromberg mirrors well and shows good awareness picking up twists and stunts in pass pro. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Chase Roullier played in only two games last year, and none of the three players who played center in his absence is the long-term answer. This is a little early for Stromberg, but he can develop into a starter early in his career. -- MuenchMore from John Keim: Analysis of every Commanders pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Siaki Ika","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":335,"college":"Baylor","college_abbrivation":"BAY","pre_draft":"Ika makes more of an impact on tape than his stats suggest. He is a massive defensive tackle who is difficult to seal and move with one man. He shows the ability to locate the ball, get off blocks and make plays between the tackles. Ika doesn't close or finish well, but he flashes physical/strong hands and the ability to push the pocket rushing the passer. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Defensive tackle was one of our top needs for the Browns, both immediately and in the future. Dalvin Tomlinson was signed to a long-term deal, but Jordan Elliott enters free agency after the season. Ika is a more traditional nose tackle prospect, but he'll collapse the pocket in the passing game when put into the right situations. -- Matt MillerMore from Jake Trotter: Analysis of every Browns pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jake Moody","year":2023,"height":73,"weight":209,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"The 2021 Lou Groza Award winner, Moody owns career Michigan records for points, field goals and 40-plus-yard field goals. He connected on a 59-yard field goal attempt against TCU in the CFP semifinals and has enough leg strength to kick off. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"It's early for a kicker, but 41-year-old Robbie Gould is a free agent who reportedly wants to play closer to home, so the 49ers replace him with the best kicker in the draft. Moody's experience playing in big games could make the transition to the NFL easier. -- MuenchMore from Nick Wagoner: Analysis of every 49ers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tre Tucker","year":2023,"height":69,"weight":182,"college":"Cincinnati","college_abbrivation":"CIN","pre_draft":"Tucker is an undersized receiver, return man and special teams player with excellent top-end speed. He really stands out in the way he accelerates out of breaks and stops on a dime -- it makes him a difficult one-on-one matchup. He finds windows in zone looks, and he's willing to do the dirty work over the middle. And Tucker can explode upfield and runs hard after the catch. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Raiders have a host of wide receivers but none with the downfield speed of Tucker. He's unlikely to push for reps with Davante Adams, Jakobi Meyers and Hunter Renfrow in the top three spots, but he will add value as a WR4 and return man. His upside comes as a slot wideout and key returner. -- Matt MillerMore from Paul Gutierrez: Analysis of every Raiders pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cameron Latu","year":2023,"height":76,"weight":242,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Latu is smooth and does a good job of leveraging his routes. He plucks on the run and quickly transitions upfield after the catch. Latu is light with shorter arms, but he takes sound angles, gets into position and walls off defenders as an in-line blocker.-- Steve Muench","post_draft":"George Kittle is still one of the best in the league, but he hasn't played in all 16 (or 17) games of a season since 2018. Though Latu isn't the same kind of receiver, he has the potential to develop into an effective No. 2 early in his career. -- MuenchMore from Nick Wagoner: Analysis of every 49ers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Mekhi Blackmon","year":2023,"height":71,"weight":178,"college":"USC","college_abbrivation":"USC","pre_draft":"Blackmon mirrors the release and has the speed to run with most receivers in press. He's tough and competitive at the catch point, but he has shorter arms, and his frame raises concerns about his ability to match up with bigger receivers. He gets overly physical and grabby at times. Blackmon fights to get off blocks and tends to wrap up. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Cornerback was a potential Round 1 need for the Vikings, but they were able to wait until Round 3 and still get a potential starter. Blackmon has fantastic tape and will push Andrew Booth Jr. and Akayleb Evans for playing time. With 15 pass breakups and three interceptions in 2022, Blackmon has proven ball skills. -- Matt MillerMore from Kevin Seifert: Analysis of every Vikings pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Nick Saldiveri","year":2023,"height":78,"weight":318,"college":"Old Dominion","college_abbrivation":"ODU","pre_draft":"Saldiveri is an effective wall-off blocker who gets into position, plays with a wide base and blocks to the sound of the whistle. He is smooth getting set and flashes a powerful punch in pass pro. He can do a better job of keeping inside-out leverage, but he has the foot speed to mirror. He has shorter arms for an offensive tackle prospect and may need to kick inside in the NFL. -- Steve MuenchMore from Katherine Terrell: Analysis of every Saints pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jakorian Bennett","year":2023,"height":71,"weight":188,"college":"Maryland","college_abbrivation":"MD","pre_draft":"Bennett is at his best in press-man, where he is becoming more adept at rerouting receivers at the line of scrimmage and shows excellent recovery speed when he gets out of phase. He has the leaping ability to come down with 50-50 balls and flashes good pop as a tackler, but his pursuit angles are inconsistent, and he's not consistently aggressive in support. -- Steve Muench More from Paul Gutierrez: Analysis of every Raiders pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kelee Ringo","year":2023,"height":74,"weight":207,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Ringo is a tall press-man corner with excellent speed who matches up well with bigger wide receivers. He can locate the ball and pluck it out of the air. He does a great job of contesting jump balls and batting down passes without forcing contact. He has tight hips, however, which leads to redirection slowness. His lack of change-of-direction quickness allows for too much separation at times. In run support, Ringo is physical -- he keeps blockers off his frame and lassos ball carriers in space. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's NFL comp: Trevon Diggs div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}More from Tim McManus: Analysis of every Eagles pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Blake Freeland","year":2023,"height":80,"weight":302,"college":"BYU","college_abbrivation":"BYU","pre_draft":"Freeland tested well at the combine. He jumped higher and farther than any other offensive lineman, in addition to running well, posting an excellent 10-yard split and moving well during drills. He walls off defensive linemen, is an effective combo blocking up to the second level and blocks to the echo of the whistle. Freeland has the quickness to take the edge away from speed rushers, and he has all the tools to develop into an effective pass blocker at the NFL level. -- Steve Muench More from Stephen Holder: Analysis of every Colts pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jake Andrews","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":305,"college":"Troy","college_abbrivation":"TROY","pre_draft":"Andrews is quick and powerful with a low center of gravity and gets under defenders and drives them off the ball. He's a mauler who blocks to the whistle, is smooth getting set and has the strength to anchor against bull-rushers in pass protection. -- Steve MuenchMore from Mike Reiss: Analysis of every Patriots pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Anthony Bradford","year":2023,"height":76,"weight":332,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Bradford is a big offensive guard prospect with the strength to steer defenders and move them off the ball when he gets into sound initial position and plays with sound technique. He has the size and strength to hold his ground when he squares up bull rushers. He tested better than expected at the combine, considering he's frequently late getting into position and doesn't change direction well on tape. -- Steve MuenchMore from Brady Henderson: Analysis of every Seahawks pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dylan Horton","year":2023,"height":76,"weight":257,"college":"TCU","college_abbrivation":"TCU","pre_draft":"Horton's greatest strength is his motor. As a run defender, he's at his best when he lines up outside the tackle, where he has enough length to keep defenders off his frame and set the edge. His quickness can give interior offensive linemen problems when he kicks inside to rush the passer. -- Steve MuenchMore from DJ Bien-Aime: Analysis of every Texans pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Adetomiwa Adebawore","year":2023,"height":74,"weight":282,"college":"Northwestern","college_abbrivation":"NU","pre_draft":"Adebawore is a power-based pass-rusher who gets under offensive linemen and drives them back to the quarterback. As a run defender, he has the strength to set the edge and quickly disengage. He has excellent speed and makes a lot of plays pursuing from the backside. His quick first step and upper-body strength give interior linemen problems when he kicks inside to tackle. At the NFL combine, he ran the fastest 40-yard dash (4.49 seconds) of any player over 280 pounds there since at least 2006. -- Steve MuenchMore from Stephen Holder: Analysis of every Colts pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dawand Jones","year":2023,"height":80,"weight":374,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Jones is massive with rare length and huge hands. As a run-blocker, he has impressive short-area quickness, and he does a good job of driving his legs on contact. He's not a natural knee-bender and doesn't mirror well, but his frame makes it tough to get around him and he doesn't give much ground in pass protection. -- Steve MuenchMore from Jake Trotter: Analysis of every Browns pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chad Ryland","year":2023,"height":72,"weight":190,"college":"Maryland","college_abbrivation":"MD","pre_draft":"Ryland walked on at Eastern Michigan, where he is the career leader in points scored with 309 and converted the winning field goal in Eastern Michigan's win over Purdue in 2018. He transferred to Maryland, where he kicked two 50-plus-yard field goals at Michigan and connected on all nine field goal attempts from under 40 yards in 2022. He has the leg strength to kick off. -- Steve MuenchMore from Mike Reiss: Analysis of every Patriots pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Clark Phillips III","year":2023,"height":69,"weight":184,"college":"Utah","college_abbrivation":"UTAH","pre_draft":"Phillips is quicker than fast and closes well, breaking on passes thrown in front of him. He is a ball hawk who flashes the ability to jump routes, snatch the ball out of the air and score. He makes it difficult for receivers to stack him with his body positioning and turns to locate the ball when he's in phase in press. -- Steve MuenchMore from Michael Rothstein: Analysis of every Falcons pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chandler Zavala","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":322,"college":"NC State","college_abbrivation":"NCST","pre_draft":"Zavala has the quickness to get into position and the size to wall off defenders in the run game. He flashes ability to overwhelm defenders climbing to the second level. His technique needs to be better at times, but he has the foot speed, upper body strength and core strength to develop into an effective pass blocker early in his career. -- Steve MuenchMore from David Newton: Analysis of every Panthers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Roschon Johnson","year":2023,"height":72,"weight":219,"college":"Texas","college_abbrivation":"TEX","pre_draft":"Johnson is a patient and efficient between-the-tackles runner who powers through arm tackles and pushes the pile. He's a reliable safety valve who runs hard after the catch. He's a willing blocker with the strength and toughness to anchor in pass pro. Johnson has the potential to develop into a core special teams player. -- Steve MuenchMore from Courtney Cronin: Analysis of every Bears pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Colby Wooden","year":2023,"height":76,"weight":273,"college":"Auburn","college_abbrivation":"AUB","pre_draft":"Wooden has good size and length for a 3-4 defensive end prospect. As a run defender, he has the quickness to penetrate when he lines up inside the tackle and the strength to set the edge when he lines up on the outside. As a pass-rusher, he has the power to drive offensive tackles, but he's more effective when he reduces inside than he is coming off the edge. Wooden also shows the quick first step and heavy hands to develop into an effective interior pass-rusher. -- Steve MuenchMore from Rob Demovsky: Analysis of every Packers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Sidy Sow","year":2023,"height":77,"weight":323,"college":"Eastern Michigan","college_abbrivation":"EMU","pre_draft":"Sow is a four-year starter who moved from tackle to guard in 2019 and flashed the ability to drive defenders off the ball. He's rangy with good speed for his size and overwhelms defenders at the second level. Sow is wide with good length and flashes quick feet, but he's a better run-blocker than pass-blocker at this point. -- Steve MuenchMore from Mike Reiss: Analysis of every Patriots pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Braeden Daniels","year":2023,"height":76,"weight":294,"college":"Utah","college_abbrivation":"UTAH","pre_draft":"Daniels started 18 games at left guard, 14 at left tackle and 11 at right tackle in college. He ran one of the fastest 40 times for an offensive lineman at the combine, and his quickness stands out on tape. Daniels can protect the edge, despite having short arms for an offensive tackle, and has the foot speed to mirror when his footwork is sound. He possesses the agility and range to develop into an effective zone blocker. -- Steve MuenchMore from John Keim: Analysis of every Commanders pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chamarri Conner","year":2023,"height":72,"weight":202,"college":"Virginia Tech","college_abbrivation":"VT","pre_draft":"Conner has the foot speed and balance to compete with slot receivers and tight ends in underneath man. He flashes the ability to anticipate routes and break on the ball in time to get his hands on it. He is aggressive running the alley and flashes excellent stopping power as a run defender, but bad angles and failing to wrap up leads to some missed tackles. -- Steve MuenchMore from Adam Teicher: Analysis of every Chiefs pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Carter Warren","year":2023,"height":78,"weight":311,"college":"Pittsburgh","college_abbrivation":"PITT","pre_draft":"Warren has the quick set and outstanding length to take the edge away from speed rushers. He has quick feet and flashes the ability to mirror when his footwork is sound. Warren is not an overpowering run-blocker, but he's quick enough to get into position and seal defenders. -- Steve MuenchMore from Rich Cimini: Analysis of every Jets pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ventrell Miller","year":2023,"height":72,"weight":232,"college":"Florida","college_abbrivation":"FLA","pre_draft":"Miller uses his long arms to keep blockers off his body and flies around the field. He's not a thumper, but he wraps up. He's more effective dropping into zone than he is matching up in man, and he doesn't have much upside as a pass-rusher. He has the potential to develop into a core special teams player. -- Steve MuenchMore from Mike DiRocco: Analysis of every Jaguars pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jon Gaines II","year":2023,"height":76,"weight":303,"college":"UCLA","college_abbrivation":"UCLA","pre_draft":"Gaines' initial quickness, foot speed and range make him a good fit for zone-heavy schemes. He has longer arms, works his hands inside and mirrors well when his footwork is sound in pass protection. He blocks to the echo of the whistle and in college primarily lined up at right guard but also started games at center. -- Steve MuenchMore from Josh Weinfuss: Analysis of every Cardinals pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cameron Young","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":304,"college":"Mississippi State","college_abbrivation":"MSST","pre_draft":"Young has long arms and does a good job of getting into offensive linemen's pads. He controls blockers with strong hands, disengages quickly and chases with a great motor. Young's game is raw, and he doesn't always seem to have a plan, but he definitely has some upside as a pass-rusher. -- Steve MuenchMore from Brady Henderson: Analysis of every Seahawks pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tavius Robinson","year":2023,"height":78,"weight":257,"college":"Ole Miss","college_abbrivation":"MISS","pre_draft":"Robinson is a slippery pass-rusher with quick hands, and he does a plus job of preventing tackles from latching onto his pads. He has an explosive first step, closes well and is a violent finisher. He's a rangy defender with a good motor. There's still room for improvement, but Robinson has gotten stronger, and he did a better job of setting a hard edge in 2022 than he did in previous years. -- Steve MuenchMore from Jamison Hensley: Analysis of every Ravens pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Derius Davis","year":2023,"height":68,"weight":165,"college":"TCU","college_abbrivation":"TCU","pre_draft":"Davis is a pint-sized slot receiver and return specialist with electrifying quickness and speed. He's got good vision and the elusiveness to make defenders miss. With small hands and a small catch radius, he has been mostly reliable catching the ball underneath. -- Steve MuenchMore from Lindsey Thiry: Analysis of every Chargers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Isaiah McGuire","year":2023,"height":76,"weight":268,"college":"Missouri","college_abbrivation":"MIZ","pre_draft":"McGuire is a power-based edge rusher who uses his long arms to get into offensive linemen's pads and uproot them, then utilizes his explosive leg drive to walk them back into the quarterback. As a run defender, he's big, long and strong enough to set the edge when he keeps his hips down and plays with good leverage. McGuire flashes the ability to get off blocks and wrap up the ball carrier. -- Steve MuenchMore from Jake Trotter: Analysis of every Browns pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jake Haener","year":2023,"height":72,"weight":207,"college":"Fresno State","college_abbrivation":"FRES","pre_draft":"Haener is the most underrated quarterback in the 2023 class. He doesn't stack up physically and didn't play in a Power 5 conference, but he's a baller who built on an outstanding college career by winning the Senior Bowl MVP award. He has good anticipatory accuracy and throws receivers open. Haener has excellent touch, timing and placement on short and intermediate throws, though he can be a little erratic on deep shots. -- Steve MuenchMore from Katherine Terrell: Analysis of every Saints pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Stetson Bennett","year":2023,"height":71,"weight":192,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Bennett has great accuracy as a passer, makes good decisions, has impressive pocket mobility and is a proven winner. He has a quick release and does a good job of changing arm angles when necessary. He lacks the ideal NFL quarterback stature, however, and possesses below-average arm strength. -- Steve MuenchMore from Sarah Barshop: Analysis of every Rams pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Viliami Fehoko","year":2023,"height":76,"weight":276,"college":"San José State","college_abbrivation":"SJSU","pre_draft":"Fehoko makes quick work of tight ends defending the run and rushing the passer. He's a disruptive run defender who anticipates the snap, fires off the ball and knocks blockers back. Fehoko is a power rusher who chases with good effort, but he's not a polished counterpuncher. -- Steve MuenchMore from Todd Archer: Analysis of every Cowboys pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tyler Lacy","year":2023,"height":76,"weight":279,"college":"Oklahoma State","college_abbrivation":"OKST","pre_draft":"Lacy is a versatile defensive lineman who lined up on the outside and the inside at Oklahoma State. He has the length to stack and shed blocks in time to make plays. He flashes the ability to shoot his hands and walk offensive tackles back to the quarterback. Lacy has the active hands to slip interior offensive linemen when he kicks inside to rush the passer. -- Steve MuenchMore from Mike DiRocco: Analysis of every Jaguars pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Charlie Jones","year":2023,"height":71,"weight":175,"college":"Purdue","college_abbrivation":"PUR","pre_draft":"Jones is a savvy route runner who gets in and out of breaks without gearing down and is an adept zone-beater. He has soft and reliable hands, and he transitions upfield effortlessly. Jones is quick and shows good open-field instincts after the catch. -- Steve MuenchMore from Ben Baby: Analysis of every Bengals pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Nick Herbig","year":2023,"height":74,"weight":240,"college":"Wisconsin","college_abbrivation":"WISC","pre_draft":"Herbig is an undersized edge prospect who has an explosively quick first step and is in a master class when it comes to hand fighting. He shows a wide array of counter moves while rushing the passer and excels at keeping blockers off his pads without losing gap-contain defending the run. Herbig has good range, flies around and plays with an excellent motor.-- Steve MuenchMore from Brooke Pryor: Analysis of every Steelers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tyler Scott","year":2023,"height":70,"weight":177,"college":"Cincinnati","college_abbrivation":"CIN","pre_draft":"Scott is one of the most talented receivers in this class. He tracks the deep ball well and has the second gear to take the top off the coverage. He is an instinctive open-field runner who is smooth turning upfield and pulls away from pursuit after the catch. Scott has a high ceiling as a route runner. -- Steve MuenchMore from Courtney Cronin: Analysis of every Bears pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jay Ward","year":2023,"height":73,"weight":188,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Ward is a versatile defensive back who moved back to the nickel/star position and thrived playing close to the line of scrimmage in 2022. He reads quarterbacks, his reaction time is excellent, and he's quick to break on the ball. He has quick feet and good body control, too. Ward is an aggressive run defender who never backs down despite his lean frame, and he was a more reliable open-field tackler in 2022. -- Steve MuenchMore from Kevin Seifert: Analysis of every Vikings pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Aidan O'Connell","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":213,"college":"Purdue","college_abbrivation":"PUR","pre_draft":"The first thing that jumps out on tape is how quickly O'Connell gets the ball out of his hands. He's a fast processor who did not have good pass protection in college and knows he lacks the mobility to extend, so he has to make fast decisions and get the ball out extremely quickly. He's accurate with good touch and timing when throwing to the short-to-intermediate levels of the field. O'Connell's deep-ball accuracy is streaky.-- Steve MuenchMore from Paul Gutierrez: Analysis of every Raiders pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Yasir Abdullah","year":2023,"height":73,"weight":237,"college":"Louisville","college_abbrivation":"LOU","pre_draft":"Abdullah is a disruptive run defender with the foot speed and active hands to slip blocks. He's strong and flashes the ability to stack bigger, longer blockers. He closes quickly, chasing from the backside. He has the agility to redirect inside and get home on line stunts, and he flashes good speed-to-power and an effective weave move. Abdullah primarily lined up as a walk-up outside linebacker on his 2022 tape, but teams may project him as an off-ball linebacker because of his size. -- Steve MuenchMore from Mike DiRocco: Analysis of every Jaguars pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"K.J. Henry","year":2023,"height":76,"weight":251,"college":"Clemson","college_abbrivation":"CLEM","pre_draft":"Henry flashes as a hand fighter, and he wins with effort when he's successful rushing the passer. As a run defender, he has the upper-body strength and enough length to keep blockers off his frame initially. He plays high and struggles to disengage when defenders are able to get into his frame. -- Steve MuenchMore from John Keim: Analysis of every Commanders pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Darius Rush","year":2023,"height":74,"weight":198,"college":"South Carolina","college_abbrivation":"SC","pre_draft":"Rush is tall with long arms and excellent top-end speed. He has quick feet for his length, and he's adept at crossing over to carry a receiver vertically. As long as he doesn't take a false step and has a smooth transition, he's fast enough to match speed with almost all wide receivers he will face in the NFL. Rush is a former wide receiver with plus ball skills, and he does a good job of playing the ball when he's in phase. -- Steve MuenchMore from Stephen Holder: Analysis of every Colts pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Clayton Tune","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":220,"college":"Houston","college_abbrivation":"HOU","pre_draft":"Tune is a four-year starter and patient pocket passer whose feet are married to his eyes. He flashes the ability to pick defenses apart given time and space, as he anticipates well and fits the ball into tight windows throwing over the middle. Tune is tough and willing to take a big hit to make a play. He can climb the pocket, get outside the pocket and scramble for the occasional first down. -- Steve MuenchMore from Josh Weinfuss: Analysis of every Cardinals pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dorian Thompson-Robinson","year":2023,"height":74,"weight":203,"college":"UCLA","college_abbrivation":"UCLA","pre_draft":"Thompson-Robinson is an undersized quarterback with the arm strength to drive the ball downfield and into tight windows. He manipulates defenders with his eyes and gets through progressions given time and space. He's an instinctive open-field runner with good speed and the ability to make defenders miss. DTR is a streaky passer but flashes the ability to lead receivers to yards after the catch when he gets the ball out in rhythm. -- Steve MuenchMore from Jake Trotter: Analysis of every Browns pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jaquelin Roy","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":305,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Roy has the upper-body strength to keep blockers off him, and he's at his best when slanting or staying on the move versus a zone-run game. He frequently gives ground initially and can struggle to anchor when blockers reach him. Roy flashes as a pass-rusher, but he has just average take-off quickness and doesn't counterpunch well once linemen get into his pads. -- Steve MuenchMore from Kevin Seifert: Analysis of every Vikings pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cameron Mitchell","year":2023,"height":71,"weight":191,"college":"Northwestern","college_abbrivation":"NU","pre_draft":"Mitchell is at his best in press coverage where he can challenge wide receivers physically and has the speed to recover when he gets caught out of phase. He's instinctive with the balance and body control to stick with most receivers. Bigger and stronger receivers can overpower Mitchell off the line and at the catch point. He's aggressive with good closing burst in run support. -- Steve MuenchMore from Jake Trotter: Analysis of every Browns pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Israel Abanikanda","year":2023,"height":70,"weight":216,"college":"Pittsburgh","college_abbrivation":"PITT","pre_draft":"Abanikanda's contact balance and second gear make him a threat to score whenever he gets a crease. He has the foot speed to make defenders miss in the hole. He has small hands and drops some balls, but he's a big-play threat after the catch.-- Steve MuenchMore from Rich Cimini: Analysis of every Jets pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Atonio Mafi","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":338,"college":"UCLA","college_abbrivation":"UCLA","pre_draft":"Mafi is a massive and powerful interior offensive lineman who blocks to the whistle and flashes the ability to overwhelm defenders in the run game. His size makes it tough to go through and around him in pass pro. Mafi is a former defensive tackle, and his pad level, footwork and hand placement are all inconsistent. -- Steve MuenchMore from Mike Reiss: Analysis of every Patriots pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jammie Robinson","year":2023,"height":71,"weight":191,"college":"Florida State","college_abbrivation":"FSU","pre_draft":"Robinson is a tenacious and aggressive run defender who chases with great effort and rarely stays blocked despite his size. He slips off the occasional tackle trying to rip the ball out or deliver a big hit, but he tends to wrap up and has good stopping power. Robinson is also quick to diagnose routes and break on passes thrown in front of him. But he struggles to recover once he gets caught out of phase, even though he's competitive matching up underneath. -- Steve MuenchMore from David Newton: Analysis of every Panthers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jordan Howden","year":2023,"height":72,"weight":203,"college":"Minnesota","college_abbrivation":"MINN","pre_draft":"Howden is an instinctive and fast free safety who diagnoses plays quickly and shows good range in deep coverage. He has flashed the ability to high-point the ball but struggles to locate it when forced to turn and run. Howden is a willing run supporter who will aggressively run the alley. -- Steve MuenchMore from Katherine Terrell: Analysis of every Saints pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Josh Whyle","year":2023,"height":79,"weight":248,"college":"Cincinnati","college_abbrivation":"CIN","pre_draft":"Whyle is a big target with the body control and frame to make contested catches. He has the speed to make plays down the seam, he's smooth turning upfield, and he shows good burst after the catch. Plus, Whyle can settle into windows working against zone looks, and his ability to box out defenders makes him a tough one-on-one matchup. -- Steve MuenchMore from Turron Davenport: Analysis of every Titans pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Noah Sewell","year":2023,"height":74,"weight":246,"college":"Oregon","college_abbrivation":"ORE","pre_draft":"Sewell is strong, has a low center of gravity and anchors well. He's a powerful striker between the tackles, and he stacks and sheds tight ends. He reads the quarterback and flashes above-average ball skills in underneath coverage. -- Steve MuenchMore from Courtney Cronin: Analysis of every Bears pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Sean Clifford","year":2023,"college":"229 lbs","pre_draft":"Clifford is a four-year starter and the only quarterback in Penn State history to eclipse 10,000 passing yards. He's a natural leader with the scrambling ability to extend plays and the speed to run for first downs.  -- Steve MuenchMore from Rob Demovsky: Analysis of every Packers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Justin Shorter","year":2023,"college":"275 lbs","pre_draft":"Shorter has a massive frame, long arms and the buildup speed to threaten vertically. He can make difficult catches but has too many focus drops, body catches and double catches. He's tough going over the middle and is an aggressive blocker who takes pride in sustaining. -- Steve MuenchMore from Alaina Getzenberg: Analysis of every Bills pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Mike Morris","year":2023,"college":"6'1\"","pre_draft":"Morris is an effective hands fighter who can cross the offensive tackle's face rushing the passer. He doesn't have overwhelming speed-to-power, but he generates push and gets off blocks late. As a run defender, Morris has the size and length to set the edge, and he chases with good effort. -- Steve MuenchMore from Brady Henderson: Analysis of every Seahawks pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Colby Sorsdal","year":2023,"college":"6'3\"","pre_draft":"Sorsdal is a team captain and five-year starter with adequate length and good range for an offensive tackle. He didn't test well at his Pro Day and maybe a better fit at guard, but he moves well on tape.  -- Steve MuenchMore from Eric Woodyard: Analysis of every Lions pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"SirVocea Dennis","year":2023,"college":"6'0\"","pre_draft":"Dennis is an instinctive run-defender with the burst to beat blockers to the point of attack and shoot gaps. He chases with good effort and is an effective wrap-up tackler with good length. Dennis' quickness makes him a threat when he adds on late as a blitzer between the tackles. -- Steve MuenchMore from Jenna Laine: Analysis of every Buccaneers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Olusegun Oluwatimi","year":2023,"college":"6'2\"","pre_draft":"Oluwatimi is a four-year starter and a powerful finisher who takes sound angles and consistently gets movement in the run game. He shows excellent awareness in pass pro. He has a strong punch and helps his guards when no one comes to him initially. Oluwatimi senses late arrivals and does a good job of getting back into position to prevent leakage. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Darrell Luter Jr.","year":2023,"college":"6'0\"","pre_draft":"Luter is a press/zone corner with the length to get his hands on receivers and make it tough for them to get into routes. He mirrors the release and flashes the ability to smother underneath routes. Plus, he's fast enough to turn and run with most receivers. Luter has big hands and will routinely pluck the ball out of the air. -- Steve MuenchMore from Nick Wagoner: Analysis of every 49ers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jordan McFadden","year":2023,"college":"6'1\"","pre_draft":"McFadden has the quickness to get into position as a drive blocker and enough foot speed to reach defenders as a zone blocker. He has enough length to take the edge away from speed rushers, and he changes directions well enough to mirror when his technique is sound. McFadden has experience playing on both sides, and he has some upside, but he may be a better fit at guard until or unless his hands placement and footwork get better. -- Steve MuenchMore from Lindsey Thiry: Analysis of every Chargers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kyu Blu Kelly","year":2023,"college":"6'1\"","pre_draft":"Kelly gets his hands on receivers and has the foot speed to mirror releases in press coverage. He reads the quarterback and flashes the ability to jump routes in underneath zones. Kelly tracks the ball well and is competitive in 50-50 situations. He doesn't shy away from contact but is an inconsistent tackler in run support. -- Steve MuenchMore from Jamison Hensley: Analysis of every Ravens pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Daniel Scott","year":2023,"college":"6'2\"","pre_draft":"Scott matches up well with tight ends and bigger slot receivers. He tracks the ball and flashes the ability to pluck it out of the air. He's effective playing close to the line of scrimmage, closes well filing the alley and chases with good effort, but he's an inconsistent finisher who missed too many tackles in 2022. Scott has the potential to develop into a valuable special teams' contributor. -- Steve MuenchMore from Stephen Holder: Analysis of every Colts pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dontayvion Wicks","year":2023,"college":"6'2\"","pre_draft":"Wicks is a smart route runner with the foot speed to set up his inside/outside releases and quickly gain leverage getting off the line. He ran slower than expected at the combine, but he tracks the deep ball well and threatens vertically on tape. He's an instinctive open-field runner who flashes after the catch. He dropped too many passes in 2022. -- Steve MuenchMore from Rob Demovsky: Analysis of every Packers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Antonio Johnson","year":2023,"college":"6'5\"","pre_draft":"Johnson played a high percentage of snaps as the \"big nickel\" for Texas A&M, and he's most effective playing near the line of scrimmage. He's instinctive sniffing out screens so quickly it feels like he has a cheat code. He can diagnose route combinations in underneath coverage. He's a threat to get to the quarterback when he blitzes. Johnson is an aggressive run defender who slips blocks, takes sound angles and has excellent tackling form. -- Steve MuenchMore from Mike DiRocco: Analysis of every Jaguars pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Nick Hampton","year":2023,"college":"5'10\"","pre_draft":"Hampton is an undersized edge defender and relentless pass-rusher with the burst, bend and length to get to the quarterback. He shoots his hands, extends and makes it tough for blockers to lock on. He also slips blocks and disrupts plays in the backfield. Hampton chases with good effort and makes plays in pursuit, too. -- Steve MuenchMore from Sarah Barshop: Analysis of every Rams pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Will Mallory","year":2023,"college":"6'0\"","pre_draft":"Mallory ran the fastest 40-yard dash of the tight ends at the combine (4.54), and that speed shows up on tape. He makes plays down the seam and accelerates well after the catch. He also extends to pluck passes out of the air without breaking stride, and he has the body control to adjust to passes thrown outside his frame. Mallory has a good feel for how to attack zone looks, as well. -- Steve MuenchMore from Stephen Holder: Analysis of every Colts pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chase Brown","year":2023,"college":"6'1\"","pre_draft":"Brown is an efficient runner who has the patience and footspeed to press the line of scrimmage, get second-level defenders to commit and then bounce into an open gap. He runs hard, powers through arm tackles and bounces off defenders. Brown has big hands, looks the ball in and flashes after the catch. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jaren Hall","year":2023,"college":"Stephen F. Austin","college_abbrivation":"SFA","pre_draft":"Hall is an undersized quarterback who works through his progressions and creates throwing windows with his footwork. He flashes good anticipation and the ability to deliver the ball before the receiver breaks. He also extends plays, makes off-platform throws and is a threat to scramble for first downs when nothing is available downfield. -- Steve MuenchMore from Kevin Seifert: Analysis of every Vikings pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Terell Smith","year":2023,"height":73,"weight":227,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Smith has experience playing multiple positions and coverages, but he's at his best as a press-man corner. He has long arms, is physical within the first five yards and can run with almost all wide receivers. Smith is tough, works to get off blocks and has developed into a much more reliable tackler. -- Steve MuenchMore from Courtney Cronin: Analysis of every Bears pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"BJ Thompson","year":2023,"height":72,"weight":225,"college":"Auburn","college_abbrivation":"AUB","pre_draft":"Thompson is a lean edge defender with outstanding initial quickness, length and closing speed. He has a high ceiling as a pass-rusher. He has the range and length to compete in underneath coverage. Thompson has the long arms to keep blockers off his frame, but he needs to get stronger and play with better pad level.  -- Steve MuenchMore from Adam Teicher: Analysis of every Chiefs pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Henry To'oTo'o","year":2023,"height":76,"weight":309,"college":"North Carolina","college_abbrivation":"UNC","pre_draft":"To'oTo'o's burst, active hands and ability to locate the ball quickly makes it tougher for blockers to reach him and help mask his lack of ideal size. He has good range, and he makes plays from sideline to sideline. To'oTo'o's a reliable tackler with good sting. He's an instinctive pass-rusher and has the tools to continue to improve in coverage. -- Steve MuenchMore from DJ Bien-Aime: Analysis of every Texans pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Owen Pappoe","year":2023,"height":71,"weight":192,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Pappoe is a smaller linebacker who diagnoses the run quickly and has excellent range. He ran the fastest 40-yard dash time (4.39 seconds) of all linebackers at the combine. He's at his best playing behind a defensive line that can protect him from second-level blockers, as he typically gives ground and is slow to disengage when reached. Pappoe covers a lot of ground in zone coverage and closes well rushing the passer. -- Steve MuenchMore from Josh Weinfuss: Analysis of every Cardinals pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Asim Richards","year":2023,"height":78,"weight":253,"college":"Purdue","college_abbrivation":"PUR","pre_draft":"Richards played offensive tackle but may have to move inside in the NFL. He flashes on tape and has the potential to develop into a starting guard. He plays with an edge and shows the ability to generate push in the run game. Richards is tough to shake when he gets his hands inside, and he matches up better with power rushers than agile speed rushers in pass protection. -- Steve MuenchMore from Todd Archer: Analysis of every Cowboys pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Christopher Smith","year":2023,"height":70,"weight":207,"college":"Oklahoma","college_abbrivation":"OU","pre_draft":"Smith has quick feet, plays with good balance and is faster than his 40-yard dash time (4.62) suggests -- thanks to his outstanding instincts. He's effective breaking on the ball in off-coverage over the slot and providing help over the top. He's aggressive running the alley, but Smith is on the smaller side and is an inconsistent tackler. -- Steve MuenchMore from Paul Gutierrez: Analysis of every Raiders pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Payne Durham","year":2023,"height":76,"weight":247,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Durham is a big target who can settle into soft spots in the middle of the field and use his massive frame to box out defenders. He's an effective in-line blocker with room to get even better as he continues to get stronger. Durham has the size, length and enough strength to seal off edge defenders in the run game. -- Steve MuenchMore from Jenna Laine: Analysis of every Buccaneers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Eric Gray","year":2023,"height":76,"weight":306,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Gray is an efficient one-cut runner who sticks his foot in the ground and gets north-south as soon as he gets a seam. He has good contact balance and runs hard. As a receiver, he's an effective route runner and a reliable checkdown. Gray needs to get stronger, but he's willing to step up in pass pro. -- Steve MuenchMore from Jordan Raanan: Analysis of every Giants pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Robert Beal Jr.","year":2023,"height":78,"weight":245,"college":"Clemson","college_abbrivation":"CLEM","pre_draft":"Beal has the versatility to play off-the-ball linebacker and line up on the edge. He has the strength and long arms to stack blocks, but he needs to improve his array of moves. Beal has the power, length and speed to develop into an effective pass-rusher. -- Steve MuenchMore from Nick Wagoner: Analysis of every 49ers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Warren McClendon","year":2023,"height":70,"weight":209,"college":"Northwestern","college_abbrivation":"NU","pre_draft":"McClendon is an experienced and tough player who maximizes his skill set. He takes good angles, works his hands inside and steers defensive linemen in the run game. He is fundamentally sound and shows very good awareness in pass pro. -- Steve MuenchMore from Sarah Barshop: Analysis of every Rams pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Davis Allen","year":2023,"height":74,"weight":201,"college":"BYU","college_abbrivation":"BYU","pre_draft":"Allen is a reliable checkdown who makes contested catches over the middle and downfield. His frame and ball skills make him a matchup problem when he lines up wide in the red zone. Allen settles into pockets and boxes out defenders working against zone looks. He snatches the ball out of the air without breaking stride. He's more quick than fast and runs hard after the catch. -- Steve MuenchMore from Sarah Barshop: Analysis of every Rams pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Evan Hull","year":2023,"pre_draft":"Hull runs with good patience and vision. He's quick, he has good contact balance and his solid timed speed (4.47) matches what we see on tape. His routes can improve, but he has been a highly productive pass-catcher who will pluck on the run and adjust to throws outside his frame. Hull gives great effort in pass pro. -- Steve MuenchMore from Stephen Holder: Analysis of every Colts pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Puka Nacua","year":2023,"pre_draft":"Nacua is a hands catcher who plucks passes out of the air and makes some impressive catches in 50-50 situations. He flashes excellent sideline awareness and shows the ability to get both feet down. His effort and vision make him a threat in the running game and after the catch. -- Steve MuenchMore from Sarah Barshop: Analysis of every Rams pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Eric Scott Jr","year":2023,"college":"303 lbs","pre_draft":"Scott is a big defensive back with long arms and big hands. He picked off four passes over the past two seasons and returned both of his 2022 interceptions for touchdowns. He didn't run well at his Pro Day, but he's quicker than fast.  -- Steve Muench More from Todd Archer: Analysis of every Cowboys pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Karl Brooks","year":2023,"college":"181 lbs","pre_draft":"Brooks lined up as a walk-up outside linebacker, defensive end and defensive tackle in Bowling Green's scheme. He flashes strong and active hands, and he has the explosive power to knock blockers back as a run defender and overwhelm blockers as a pass-rusher. Brooks reads the quarterback and gets his hands up in passing lanes. -- Steve MuenchMore from Rob Demovsky: Analysis of every Packers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kei'Trel Clark","year":2023,"college":"5'8\"","pre_draft":"Clark is a smaller corner with the toughness, quickness and balance to blanket receivers underneath. He flashes the ability to jump routes and has good overall ball skills even though he has small hands and short arms. He plays with a chip on his shoulder and is quick to get downhill when he reads run or screen, but he has a tougher time getting bigger ball carriers on the ground. -- Steve MuenchMore from Josh Weinfuss: Analysis of every Cardinals pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Josh Hayes","year":2023,"college":"6'4\"","pre_draft":"Hayes started his college career at North Dakota State, transferred to Virginia, where he redshirted in 2021 and started at Kansas State last year. He runs well and is versatile enough to play corner or safety. Hayes misses some tackles, but he's active in run support and is not afraid to hit. He had nine special teams tackles in 2018.  -- Steve MuenchMore from Jenna Laine: Analysis of every Buccaneers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson","year":2023,"college":"Western Michigan","college_abbrivation":"WMU","pre_draft":"Hodges-Tomlinson -- the nephew of Hall of Fame running back LaDainian Tomlinson -- has the ability to turn and locate the ball when in phase and play through the receiver's hands when caught out of phase. He flashes above-average ball skills despite having small hands and short arms. Hodges-Tomlinson is small, but he's a tough and relentless competitor who doesn't back down in 50-50 situations and steps up in run support. -- Steve MuenchMore from Sarah Barshop: Analysis of every Rams pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"JL Skinner","year":2023,"height":70,"weight":204,"college":"Penn State","college_abbrivation":"PSU","pre_draft":"Skinner is an instinctive run defender who slips blocks, sifts through traffic, wraps up and drives through contact. He's competitive, matching up with backs and tight ends. He limits production after the catch and flashes the ability to lower the boom breaking on passes thrown in front of him. Skinner is a playmaker who tracks the ball and shows the ability to pluck the ball out of the air even though he has small hands. -- Steve MuenchMore from Jeff Legwold: Analysis of every Broncos pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Zaire Barnes","year":2023,"height":78,"weight":306,"college":"Maryland","college_abbrivation":"MD","pre_draft":"Barnes is a two-year starter with the skill set to quickly develop into a core special teams contributor. He runs well and chases with good effort. Barnes is instinctive and tracks the ball well in coverage.  -- Steve MuenchMore from Rich Cimini: Analysis of every Jets pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Parker Washington","year":2023,"height":71,"weight":195,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Washington is built like a running back, and his best asset is his ability to generate yards after the catch. He has a great combination of vision, elusiveness and body control. Washington has big hands and plucks the ball out of the air, but he's not much of a vertical threat.-- Steve MuenchMore from Mike DiRocco: Analysis of every Jaguars pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jaelyn Duncan","year":2023,"height":78,"weight":231,"college":"Stanford","college_abbrivation":"STAN","pre_draft":"Duncan is a rangy run blocker with the quickness to seal defenders at the line of scrimmage and the size to cover up defenders at the second level. His hand placement needs to be better -- and he needs to improve his ability to anchor -- but he has the potential to develop into an effective pass blocker even though he has shorter arms for a tackle prospect. He's quick, and he changes directions well. -- Steve MuenchMore from Turron Davenport: Analysis of every Titans pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kayshon Boutte","year":2023,"height":77,"weight":250,"college":"Nebraska","college_abbrivation":"NEB","pre_draft":"Boutte is a fluid and sudden route runner who consistently generates separation. He quickly transitions upfield, shows great open-field vision and excels after the catch. His 11% career drop rate is concerning, but he has flashed strong hands and good focus in traffic. Boutte's an effective gunner on the punt team. -- Steve MuenchMore from Mike Reiss: Analysis of every Patriots pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tanner McKee","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":303,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"McKee is a tall pocket passer with the arm strength to drive the ball. He shows the ability to pound the strike zone working against zone looks, lead receivers to yards after the catch and give his receivers chances to make 50-50 plays downfield. McKee gets through his progressions and locates his checkdowns given time. -- Steve MuenchMore from Tim McManus: Analysis of every Eagles pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ochaun Mathis","year":2023,"height":72,"weight":192,"college":"Nebraska","college_abbrivation":"NEB","pre_draft":"Mathis can extend his arms and keep blockers off his frame thanks to his outstanding length. He's a disruptive run defender with the quick hands and feet to slip blocks. His burst, bend and change of direction in addition to length will help him develop into an effective pass-rusher. -- Steve MuenchMore from Sarah Barshop: Analysis of every Rams pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Luke Wypler","year":2023,"height":74,"weight":216,"college":"Michigan State","college_abbrivation":"MSU","pre_draft":"Wypler lacks ideal length and strength, but he's quick and instinctive, and he has a grinder's mentality. As a run blocker, he fires out of his stance, takes sound angles and has good range. Wypler gets set quickly, plays with balance and mirrors well in pass pro. He shows good awareness and consistently picks up late \"games\" or leakage when uncovered. -- Steve MuenchMore from Jake Trotter: Analysis of every Browns pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Trey Palmer","year":2023,"height":72,"weight":217,"college":"Kentucky","college_abbrivation":"UK","pre_draft":"Palmer ran the fourth-fastest 40-yard dash at the combine this year at 4.33 seconds. He is an explosive vertical route runner who gets off press and baits defensive backs before turning on the burners. He can dance too much after the catch, but he rarely gets caught from behind when he gets a crease. Palmer is not a precise intermediate route runner, though, and he has too many focus drops on tape. -- Steve MuenchMore from Jenna Laine: Analysis of every Buccaneers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Bryce Baringer","year":2023,"height":74,"weight":332,"college":"Texas","college_abbrivation":"TEX","pre_draft":"Baringer walked on at Michigan State in 2018 and played in four games after the Spartans' top two punters sustained season-ending injuries. He lost his roster spot in 2019 but continued to work at it. He won the job in 2020 and led the Big Ten in punting average each of the past two seasons. His career punting average of 46.0 yards is the best in Big Ten history, breaking the 40-year-old record set by former Iowa and All-Pro punter Reggie Roby. -- Steve MuenchMore from Mike Reiss: Analysis of every Patriots pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chris Rodriguez Jr.","year":2023,"height":76,"weight":198,"college":"Wake Forest","college_abbrivation":"WAKE","pre_draft":"Rodriguez is an instinctive between-the-tackles runner with the core strength to carry defenders and push the pile. His best traits are his contact balance and finishing power in space. He's strong enough to anchor in pass pro, but he will never be a difference-maker as a pass-catcher. -- Steve MuenchMore from John Keim: Analysis of every Commanders pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Keondre Coburn","year":2023,"height":74,"weight":242,"college":"Eastern Michigan","college_abbrivation":"EMU","pre_draft":"Coburn is a massive nose tackle with the strength and low center of gravity to occupy double-teams and clog up the middle. He locates the ball and gets off blocks in time to make plays between the tackles. Coburn's not going to make a lot of plays outside the tackle box, and he has limited upside as a pass-rusher. -- Steve MuenchMore from Adam Teicher: Analysis of every Chiefs pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"A.T. Perry","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":235,"college":"Stanford","college_abbrivation":"STAN","pre_draft":"Perry has the speed to threaten vertically and the frame to win 50-50 balls downfield. He's a technical route runner whose footwork and angles make up for average fluidity. He drifts into windows and boxes out defenders working against zone looks. Perry is a hands catcher with long arms and the ability to snag the ball out of the air, but he drops some balls he should catch. -- Steve MuenchMore from Katherine Terrell: Analysis of every Saints pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jose Ramirez","year":2023,"college":"317 lbs","pre_draft":"Ramirez has active hands and the foot speed to shoot inside after starting upfield rushing the passer. He's quick, he reduces surface area by dipping his shoulder and he bends well as a speed rusher. He has the upper-body strength to stack blockers, but he's light and has short arms for an edge defender. -- Steve MuenchMore from Jenna Laine: Analysis of every Buccaneers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Elijah Higgins","year":2023,"college":"308 lbs","pre_draft":"Higgins is a big target and is at his best working out of the slot, using his wide frame to shield defenders from the ball over the middle. His frame makes him a threat when he gets single coverage in the red zone. He tracks the deep ball well and runs hard after the catch. -- Steve MuenchMore from Marcel Louis-Jacques: Analysis of every Dolphins pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jerrick Reed II","year":2023,"college":"306 lbs","pre_draft":"Reed is a four-year starter who made 94 tackles and forced two fumbles last year. He's versatile enough to play corner or safety, quick and runs well. Reed's small with shorter arms, but he has bigger hands.  -- Steve MuenchMore from Brady Henderson: Analysis of every Seahawks pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu","year":2023,"college":"6'2\"","pre_draft":"Aumavae-Laulu is quick with long arms and the foot speed to mirror in pass pro. He fires off the ball and has good range in the run game. Aumavae-Laulu gives ground in pass pro and gets stood up in the run game because he plays high. -- Steve MuenchMore from Jamison Hensley: Analysis of every Ravens pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Scott Matlock","year":2023,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Matlock is quick with active hands and flashes the ability to get into gaps defending the run. He has the upper-body strength to stack blockers, he tends to locate the ball quickly, and he can get off blocks in time to make the play. He's not a polished counterpuncher, and Matlock tends to stall out when he doesn't win with his first move. But he has some upside as a pass-rusher, and he chases the run and the quarterback with good effort. -- Steve MuenchMore from Lindsey Thiry: Analysis of every Chargers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jarrett Patterson","year":2023,"height":74,"weight":203,"college":"Iowa State","college_abbrivation":"ISU","pre_draft":"Patterson gets set quickly, works his hands inside and locks out in pass protection. He walls off defenders at the line of scrimmage and at the second level while playing with an edge and showing good toughness in the run game. But he can get top heavy and lunges.-- Steve MuenchMore from DJ Bien-Aime: Analysis of every Texans pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Christian Braswell","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":205,"college":"Princeton","college_abbrivation":"PRIN","pre_draft":"Braswell is a smaller zone corner with good instincts and range. He played receiver in high school and picked off three passes last year. Braswell's an effective tackler. -- Steve Muench More from Mike DiRocco: Analysis of every Jaguars pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Amari Burney","year":2023,"college":"6'3\"","pre_draft":"Burney is a linebacker/safety who runs well, takes sound angles, chases with good effort and wraps up. To be effective between the tackles, he has to win with instincts and quickness. He shows good range, reads the quarterback and flashes the ability to play the ball in underneath zone. -- Steve MuenchMore from Paul Gutierrez: Analysis of every Raiders pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jarrick Bernard-Converse","year":2023,"college":"5'8\"","pre_draft":"Bernard-Converse is a tall defensive back with excellent speed and long arms. He's tough and plays with a chip on his shoulder. He's versatile enough to play corner, nickel and safety. -- Steve Muench More from Rich Cimini: Analysis of every Jets pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Xavier Hutchinson","year":2023,"college":"Wagner","college_abbrivation":"WAG","pre_draft":"Hutchinson plucks the ball out of the air, flashes the ability to make the first defender miss and runs hard. He finds pockets in zone looks and has the toughness to make plays over the middle working out of the slot. And Hutchinson tracks the deep ball well, displaying the body control to adjust to back-shoulder throws. -- Steve MuenchMore from DJ Bien-Aime: Analysis of every Texans pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Andrei Iosivas","year":2023,"height":65,"weight":179,"college":"Kansas State","college_abbrivation":"KSU","pre_draft":"Iosivas tracks the deep ball well and has the frame to come down with 50-50 balls downfield. He flashes the ability to make the first defender miss and runs hard after the catch. Iosivas is also tough going over the middle and makes plays in traffic. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Anders Carlson","year":2023,"height":76,"weight":286,"college":"West Virginia","college_abbrivation":"WVU","pre_draft":"Carlson finished second in Auburn career field goals made, second in career scoring and third in career PAT made. Carlson's tough and works hard. He sustained a season-ending shoulder injury in 2022 and tore an ACL in 2021.  -- Steve Muench More from Rob Demovsky: Analysis of every Packers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Erick Hallett II","year":2023,"college":"202 lbs","pre_draft":"Hallett II started 31 consecutive games to end his college career. He's on the smaller side with shorter arms, but he has big hands and picked off six passes over the past two seasons. Hallett II tackles well and has good special teams experience. -- Steve MuenchMore from Mike DiRocco: Analysis of every Jaguars pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tre Hawkins III","year":2023,"college":"227 lbs","pre_draft":"Hawkins was a two-year starter at Old Dominion, where he picked off two passes last year. He's tall and long with good top-end speed and quickness. Hawkins is tough and tends to wrap up. -- Steve MuenchMore from Jordan Raanan: Analysis of every Giants pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Demario Douglas","year":2023,"college":"199 lbs","pre_draft":"Douglas is a smaller slot receiver and return man who has the speed to make plays downfield, after the catch and in the return game. He's an effective vertical route runner who uses head fakes and good footwork to rock defensive backs off-balance. He drives corners and then settles in their blind spots on comeback routes. -- Steve MuenchMore from Mike Reiss: Analysis of every Patriots pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Titus Leo","year":2023,"pre_draft":"Leo is a disruptive run defender who had 32.5 tackles-for-loss over the past two seasons. He has the length, initial burst and closing speed to develop into an effective pass-rusher. Leo's rangy and chases with good effort. -- Steve MuenchMore from Stephen Holder: Analysis of every Colts pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Deuce Vaughn","year":2023,"pre_draft":"Vaughn is patient, and his size makes it difficult for defenders to track him behind blockers. He has the foot speed to bounce between seams and make defenders miss in the hole, and opponents will struggle to get a clean hit on him. So Vaughn can pick up some yards after contact despite being undersized. He's also a natural hands catcher with the body control to adjust to passes outside his frame, and he's a threat after the catch. -- Steve Muench"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dante Stills","year":2023,"pre_draft":"Stills has the quick hands and first step to get into gaps and disrupt running plays when he lines up inside the offensive tackle. He's got the size to set the edge when he lines up over or outside the tackle and flashes the ability to win with his hands and has a good feel for how to attack seams in protections. For an interior defensive lineman, he closes well. -- Steve MuenchMore from Josh Weinfuss: Analysis of every Cardinals pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ameer Speed","year":2023,"pre_draft":"Speed is long and fast. He's a reliable tackler with good size. He's a graduate transfer from Georgia who was named co-winner of Special Teams Most Improved Player in 2019 and had 518 plays on special teams at Georgia.  -- Steve MuenchMore from Mike Reiss: Analysis of every Patriots pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Zach Evans","year":2023,"pre_draft":"Evans is a downhill runner who hits the hole with a full head of steam and has the top-end speed to rip off chunks of yards when he gets a crease. He has the core strength and contact balance to rip through leg tackles, and he almost always falls forward at the end of runs. Evans flashes after the catch but fights the ball as a receiver and is not a proven pass blocker. -- Steve MuenchMore from Sarah Barshop: Analysis of every Rams pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dee Winters","year":2023,"pre_draft":"Winters is a rangy run defender who closes well on a straight line. He's light with short arms, but he has the burst to shoot gaps and the explosive power to stun lead blockers in the hole when he plays downhill between the tackles. Winters reads the quarterback, diagnoses routes and flashes the ability to pluck the ball out of the air in underneath coverage. And he runs well enough to compete with backs and tight ends in coverage. -- Steve MuenchMore from Nick Wagoner: Analysis of every 49ers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Brad Robbins","year":2023,"pre_draft":"Robbins is a powerful punter who finished with the second-best career punting average and single-season average (46.33) in Michigan history. He holds on place kicks. -- Steve MuenchMore from Ben Baby: Analysis of every Bengals pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Travis Bell","year":2023,"height":73,"weight":280,"college":"Kennesaw State","college_abbrivation":"KENN","pre_draft":"Bell has a good blend of size, quickness and range. He has the low center of gravity and natural leverage to get under blockers. Bell's a better run defender than pass-rusher. -- Steve MuenchMore from Courtney Cronin: Analysis of every Bears pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Antoine Green","year":2023,"height":74,"weight":199,"college":"North Carolina","college_abbrivation":"UNC","pre_draft":"Green ran well at the combine and appears even faster on tape. He separates late, tracks the ball well and doesn't blink with safeties closing in on him. He flashes but is not as much of a threat after the catch and is not a polished route runner at this point. -- Steve MuenchMore from Eric Woodyard: Analysis of every Lions pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Zack Kuntz","year":2023,"height":79,"weight":255,"college":"Old Dominion","college_abbrivation":"ODU","pre_draft":"Kuntz has a rare blend of size, top-end speed and length. His size makes him a matchup problem when he splits out wide and works out of the slot, while his speed and agility make him a matchup problem when he releases from an in-line alignment. Kuntz has the wide catching radius, big hands and body control to come down with 50-50 balls. He's a long-strider who can stretch the field. -- Steve MuenchMore from Rich Cimini: Analysis of every Jets pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jaylon Jones","year":2023,"height":74,"weight":200,"college":"Texas A&M","college_abbrivation":"TA&M","pre_draft":"Jones is strong enough to reroute receivers at the line of scrimmage, and he shows good closing burst in the short area. He has the frame to contest 50-50 balls versus bigger receivers. He shows the ability to get off blocks, but he takes some poor angles and missed too many tackles in 2022. -- Steve MuenchMore from Stephen Holder: Analysis of every Colts pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"DeWayne McBride","year":2023,"height":70,"weight":209,"college":"UAB","college_abbrivation":"UAB","pre_draft":"McBride is a patient and instinctive between-the-tackles runner with the foot speed to sift through traffic, and his greatest strength is his ability to pick up yards after contact. He plays with outstanding determination and can break multiple tackles on the same carry. McBride runs with good pad level, drives his legs and gets good push in short-yardage and goal-line situations. -- Steve MuenchMore from Kevin Seifert: Analysis of every Vikings pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ethan Evans","year":2023,"college":"203 lbs","pre_draft":"Evans is a big kicker with a strong leg. He punted, place kicked and kicked off at Wingate. -- Steve MuenchMore from Sarah Barshop: Analysis of every Rams pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"DeMarcco Hellams","year":2023,"college":"297 lbs","pre_draft":"Hellams is a highly competitive player with plus instincts. He's a downhill run stopper and reliable tackler. In coverage, he's more effective in zone looks than he is matching up in man, and he doesn't have the range to play center field in single-high looks. -- Steve MuenchMore from Michael Rothstein: Analysis of every Falcons pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jovaughn Gwyn","year":2023,"college":"North Carolina","college_abbrivation":"UNC","pre_draft":"Gwyn is a four-year starter and two-time captain who can play guard and center. He plays with good balance and awareness in pass pro. Gwyn takes good angles, works his hands inside and steers defenders in the run game. -- Steve MuenchMore from Michael Rothstein: Analysis of every Falcons pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cooper Hodges","year":2023,"college":"310 lbs","pre_draft":"Hodges is a two-time team captain who made 51 straight starts at right tackle. He's tough and blocks to the echo of the whistle. He has shorter arms and may be a better fit at guard in the NFL. -- Steve MuenchMore from Mike DiRocco: Analysis of every Jaguars pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Raymond Vohasek","year":2023,"college":"305 lbs","pre_draft":"Vohasek is a three-year starter and outstanding worker coming off a season-ending injury. He locates the ball, gets off blocks and chases with good effort.  -- Steve MuenchMore from Mike DiRocco: Analysis of every Jaguars pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Colton Dowell","year":2023,"college":"304 lbs","pre_draft":"Dowell is coming off a 1,000-yard receiving season and caught seven passes for 112 yards against Tennessee last year. He's big, long and fast. He fights for yards after the catch. -- Steve MuenchMore from Turron Davenport: Analysis of every Titans pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Andrew Vorhees","year":2023,"college":"193 lbs","pre_draft":"Vorhees is a powerful run blocker who drives his legs, blocks to the sound of the whistle and plays with a finisher's mentality. He has heavy hands and the violent punch to knock defenders off course in pass pro. Vorhees is big and strong enough to anchor. He tore an ACL at the combine. -- Steve MuenchMore from Jamison Hensley: Analysis of every Ravens pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Nick Broeker","year":2023,"college":"248 lbs","pre_draft":"Broeker fires off the ball, keeps his pads down and gets good initial pop in the run game. As a pass blocker, he gets set quickly and mirrors well. He has good core strength and shows the ability to anchor against bull rushers. Broeker has shorter arms, which hinders his ability to sustain as a run blocker and in pass pro. -- Steve MuenchMore from Alaina Getzenberg: Analysis of every Bills pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Nesta Jade Silvera","year":2023,"college":"204 lbs","pre_draft":"Silvera is a productive run defender who locates the ball and gets off blocks. He has the foot speed to redirect and finish when he gets into the backfield. His low center of gravity and initial quickness make it tough to get under him and move him off the ball. And Silvera flashes the ability to slip blocks and gets good push as a pass-rusher. -- Steve MuenchMore from Paul Gutierrez: Analysis of every Raiders pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Carrington Valentine","year":2023,"college":"6'7\"","pre_draft":"Valentine is a press-man cornerback with good length and is at his best rerouting receivers at the line. Although he lacks body control to stick with receivers getting out of breaks, he's an above-average run defender with extensive special teams experience. -- Steve MuenchMore from Rob Demovsky: Analysis of every Packers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Andre Jones","year":2023,"college":"6'0\"","pre_draft":"Jones shoots his hands and pushes back tight ends. He's lean for an edge defender, but he has long arms, is strong and stacks offensive tackles. Jones -- who flashes as an edge rusher -- is quick, bends well and closes well. -- Steve MuenchMore from John Keim: Analysis of every Commanders pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jason Taylor II","year":2023,"college":"6'6\"","pre_draft":"Taylor is a playmaker who tracks and plucks the ball out of the air like a receiver. He's at his best providing help over the top and breaking on passes thrown in front of him. As a run defender, Taylor flashes good stopping power, but his angles are a little inconsistent, and he sometimes comes in too hot. -- Steve MuenchMore from Sarah Barshop: Analysis of every Rams pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Lew Nichols III","year":2023,"college":"6'2\"","pre_draft":"Nichols is a big back and patient runner who weaves in and out of gaps between the tackles. He runs with great determination and good forward lean. He led the FBS in rushing yards per game in 2021 when he was surrounded by a stronger supporting cast and was healthier. Nichols has the potential to develop into a reliable check-down option in the passing game. -- Steve MuenchMore from Rob Demovsky: Analysis of every Packers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jake Witt","year":2023,"college":"Houston","college_abbrivation":"HOU","pre_draft":"Witt is a former tight end and basketball player with a high ceiling. He's an easy mover with excellent range in the run game and strong body control in pass pro. He has shorter arms for an offensive tackle and played in only 14 career Division II college games as an offensive lineman. But he has the feet and hand-eye coordination to keep developing. -- Steve MuenchMore from Stephen Holder: Analysis of every Colts pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kenny McIntosh","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":206,"college":"Purdue","college_abbrivation":"PUR","pre_draft":"McIntosh is a reliable receiver who plucks the ball out of the air and frequently makes the first defender miss after the catch. He's comfortable working out of the slot and splitting out wide. McIntosh is more quick than fast. He runs low to the ground and has the contact balance to absorb and advance. -- Steve MuenchMore from Brady Henderson: Analysis of every Seahawks pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ryan Hayes","year":2023,"height":72,"weight":205,"college":"Iowa State","college_abbrivation":"ISU","pre_draft":"Hayes is a positional blocker who walls off his defender and executes assignments. He shows good range climbing to the second level. As a pass-blocker, he has quick feet for his frame, but he's not a natural knee-bender, and his hand placement needs to be better. -- Steve MuenchMore from Marcel Louis-Jacques: Analysis of every Dolphins pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Max Duggan","year":2023,"college":"205 lbs","pre_draft":"Duggan is a four-year starter whose decision-making improved in 2022. He's a fast processor who should be able to adjust to a more pro-style system. He doesn't have elite agility, but he frequently shows the ability to elude defenders and extend plays. Duggan shows a good combination of vision, straight-line speed, strength and determination when he runs. -- Steve MuenchMore from Lindsey Thiry: Analysis of every Chargers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Derek Parish","year":2023,"college":"Miami","college_abbrivation":"MIA","pre_draft":"Parish has the most experience at defensive end, and he finished second on the team in tackles for loss despite playing in just four games last year. He played defensive end, linebacker and fullback in 2020. Parish projects as a developmental fullback and core special teams contributor in the NFL. He's a team captain who plays hard on every snap. -- Steve Muench More from Mike DiRocco: Analysis of every Jaguars pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cory Trice","year":2023,"height":76,"weight":241,"college":"Oklahoma","college_abbrivation":"OU","pre_draft":"Trice is tall and long with impressive foot quickness and top-end speed for his frame. He uses his long arms and physicality to reroute receivers. In zone, he stays over the top of route combinations, plants and closes quickly, driving on the ball. In run support, Trice is willing and a good tackler when he's in position. -- Steve MuenchMore from Brooke Pryor: Analysis of every Steelers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Anthony Johnson Jr.","year":2023,"height":70,"weight":193,"college":"Pittsburgh","college_abbrivation":"PITT","pre_draft":"Johnson is at his best matching up with tight ends and driving on underneath routes. He had two picks in 54 starts, so he's not a ball hawk, but both picks came after he moved from corner to safety last year. Johnson steps up, squares to the ball carrier and wraps up when filling in on run support. -- Steve MuenchMore from Rob Demovsky: Analysis of every Packers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jordon Riley","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":292,"college":"Texas","college_abbrivation":"TEX","pre_draft":"Riley is a massive nose tackle who started all 13 games in his only season at Oregon. He has long arms and big hands. Riley has limited upside as a pass-rusher.  -- Steve MuenchMore from Jordan Raanan: Analysis of every Giants pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jalen Brooks","year":2023,"height":72,"weight":189,"college":"Ball State","college_abbrivation":"BALL","pre_draft":"Brooks is a physical route runner who uses his strength and body position to gain late separation. He has long arms, high-points the ball and excels at winning contested balls. Brooks is a strong runner after the catch and will break some tackles. -- Steve MuenchMore from Todd Archer: Analysis of every Cowboys pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Isaiah Bolden","year":2023,"college":"195 lbs","pre_draft":"Bolden started just 13 games in college, but he possesses a rare blend of size, length and top-end speed. He's a dangerous return man with a high ceiling at corner.  -- Steve MuenchMore from Mike Reiss: Analysis of every Patriots pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"DJ Ivey","year":2023,"college":"191 lbs","pre_draft":"Ivey started 33 games at Miami, picking off six passes over his career. He's lean with good top-end speed. Ivey has the length to get his hands on receivers and reroute them. -- Steve MuenchMore from Ben Baby: Analysis of every Bengals pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Brayden Willis","year":2023,"college":"195 lbs","pre_draft":"Willis lined up at H-back, in the slot, in the backfield, out wide and at wildcat quarterback at Oklahoma. He's a hands catcher, makes tough contested catches and has the body control to adjust to passes thrown outside his frame. He flashes as a route runner but is light as a tight end prospect and struggles to sustain blocks as an in-line blocker. -- Steve MuenchMore from Nick Wagoner: Analysis of every 49ers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Brandon Hill","year":2023,"college":"220 lbs","pre_draft":"Hill is a smaller safety prospect with the hips and range to provide help over the top in two-high looks and match up in quarters. He closes quickly breaking on passes thrown in front of him, and while he comes in too hot at times and misses some tackles, he is an aggressive run defender who flashes good stopping power. -- Steve MuenchMore from DJ Bien-Aime: Analysis of every Texans pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Moro Ojomo","year":2023,"college":"201 lbs","pre_draft":"Ojomo is a long and versatile player who can line up anywhere along the defensive line. He has the strength to set the edge, and his footspeed makes it difficult for backside offensive linemen to reach him on zone runs when he lines up between the tackles. Ojomo flashes an effective long arm and the ability to walk offensive tackles back as an edge rusher. He has some upside as an interior pass-rusher, too. -- Steve MuenchMore from Tim McManus: Analysis of every Eagles pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Nic Jones","year":2023,"college":"303 lbs","pre_draft":"Jones has the length to reroute receivers and is at his best in press. He runs well on tape. He plays through the receiver's hands, making it tough for them to complete catches downfield. Jones has big hands and flashes the ability to jump routes. -- Steve MuenchMore from Adam Teicher: Analysis of every Chiefs pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Spencer Anderson","year":2023,"college":"Toledo","college_abbrivation":"TOL","pre_draft":"Anderson is a three-year starter who lined up at tackle, guard and center. He projects as a versatile interior offensive lineman in the NFL. -- Steve MuenchMore from Brooke Pryor: Analysis of every Steelers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Alex Austin","year":2023,"pre_draft":"Austin is a taller corner who reads the quarterback and limits production after the catch, breaking on passes thrown in front of him. He's effective in press when he wins with his hands and uses his body position to prevent receivers from stacking him on vertical routes. Austin is tough and flashes good stopping power in run support. -- Steve MuenchMore from Alaina Getzenberg: Analysis of every Bills pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ronnie Bell","year":2023,"pre_draft":"Bell is a savvy and crisp route runner who knows how to set up defensive backs and shows plus burst getting out of breaks. He has a good feel for how to attack zone looks. His ball skills are probably his strongest trait. Bell has good hand-eye coordination, can pluck the ball out of the air, has the body control to adjust and has good sideline awareness. -- Steve MuenchMore from Nick Wagoner: Analysis of every 49ers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Gervarrius Owens","year":2023,"pre_draft":"Owens is a lean safety at his best reading the quarterback and breaking on passes thrown in front of him. He has the length, the instincts and enough range to cover a deep half. He did not run at the combine, and he doesn't cover ground like a centerfielder on tape. But he's an active run-defender who doesn't shy away from contact and flashes good stopping power, even though he needs to be more consistent finishing. -- Steve MuenchMore from Jordan Raanan: Analysis of every Giants pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jalen Graham","year":2023,"pre_draft":"Graham is an undersized outside linebacker prospect with long arms and good speed. He matches up well with tight ends in coverage. As a run defender, he sifts through traffic, chases with good effort and closes well. Graham needs to improve his ability to stack and shed blockers. -- Steve MuenchMore from Nick Wagoner: Analysis of every 49ers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Grant DuBose","year":2023,"pre_draft":"DuBose is a physical and strong receiver at his best working the middle of the field. He has the body control to adjust in the air, and he's effective running goal-line fades. He flashes the ability to come down with 50-50 balls downfield and runs hard after the catch, but DuBose doesn't have the second gear to take the top off the coverage or pull away from pursuit. -- Steve MuenchMore from Rob Demovsky: Analysis of every Packers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Alex Forsyth","year":2023,"pre_draft":"Forsyth is a versatile reserve interior offensive lineman who gets into position, works his hands inside and blocks to the echo of the whistle in the run game. He shows good range when he pulls and climbs to the second level and is quick enough and fights to stay in front of his assignments. But he doesn't bend or change directions well in pass protection. -- Steve MuenchMore from Jeff Legwold: Analysis of every Broncos pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kendall Williamson","year":2023,"pre_draft":"Williamson is a four-year starter with good size, length and top-end speed. He's an active run defender but an inconsistent tackler who needs to do a better job of wrapping up at times. -- Steve MuenchMore from Courtney Cronin: Analysis of every Bears pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Desjuan Johnson","year":2023,"pre_draft":"Johnson is a three-technique prospect with a quick first step. He made 16.5 tackles for loss in 2022. He's got the quick hands and feet to develop into a disruptive interior pass-rusher. -- Steve MuenchMore from Sarah Barshop: Analysis of every Rams pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Caleb Williams","year":2024,"height":73,"weight":214,"college":"USC","college_abbrivation":"USC","pre_draft":"Williams' elite improvisational talent, arm strength and ability to pick defenses apart from within the pocket set him apart from the rest of the 2024 class. He has the foot speed to evade pass-rushers in tight spaces and the strength to break tackles. His ability to extend plays, adjust his arm angle and make accurate off-platform throws puts great stress on defenses on each snap. Williams is also a patient pocket passer who gets through his progressions given time and space. He presses and tries to make too much happen on some plays but has rare playmaking instincts; he can get away with some questionable decisions. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Aaron Rodgers div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Williams' skill set would allow him to be a great fit in any offense, but the Bears' setup in particular stands out with offensive coordinator Shane Waldron's love for the deep ball. Waldron will scheme up deep shots to DJ Moore, and Keenan Allen, Cole Kmet and Gerald Everett are all physical enough to beat up man coverage on underneath routes for Williams. And if all else fails, Williams will be free to use his legs in the Chicago system; he scored 27 rushing touchdowns over the past three seasons. In short, the fit is superb. -- MillerOverall value: Perfect range. In fact, it won't get any more perfect than this. Williams is the highest-graded player regardless of position on my board, and he also checked in at No. 1 overall for Mel Kiper Jr., Field Yates and Miller. And while Williams didn't grade out quite as high as Andrew Luck did in 2012, he joins Trevor Lawrence as the two best quarterback prospects I've studied since then. -- MuenchMore from Courtney Cronin: Analysis of every Bears pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jayden Daniels","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":210,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Daniels is the only player in FBS history to pass for 12,000 yards and rush for 3,000 yards. He gets the ball out quickly when he likes the pre-snap look. He gets through his progressions given time and flashes great anticipation throwing over the middle. His completion percentage has steadily improved over the past four seasons, and he's accurate on tape. Daniels also extends plays, and he's one of the most dangerous runners in the class regardless of position. He's quick, has good contact balance and shows pull-away speed. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Lamar Jackson div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"The Commanders had 21 interceptions last season and traded Sam Howell to Seattle in March, leaving a big hole at QB. Daniels has the mobility, accuracy and decision-making to thrive in offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury's scheme. His ability outside of structure will place less stress on a Washington offensive line that allowed 65 sacks last season, tied for the second-most in the NFL. And he'll fit well with wide receivers Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson after being arguably the most accurate deep-ball passer in the FBS last season. -- Jordan ReidOverall value: Perfect range. Daniels is ranked fifth overall on my board, he has a strong first-round grade, and he is the best available quarterback with Caleb Williams gone at No. 1. -- MuenchMore from John Keim: Analysis of every Commanders pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Drake Maye","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":223,"college":"North Carolina","college_abbrivation":"UNC","pre_draft":"Maye extends plays, locates receivers late, adjusts his arm angle when necessary and makes impressive off-platform throws. He's tough and willing to take a hit to make a play, and he routinely makes plays under duress. Maye can thread the needle and lead receivers to yards after the catch when his footwork is sound, and he throws with a strong base from within the pocket. He's a threat to scramble for first downs, too, and pick up yards on designed quarterback runs. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Justin Herbert div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"With Mac Jones traded, the Patriots had to find a quarterback to build around. We don't know exactly what Alex Van Pelt's offense will look like in New England, but the best-case scenario is that Maye sits behind veteran Jacoby Brissett for at least part of the 2024 season and keeps developing. Maye's arm strength, pocket toughness, mobility and poise are all excellent traits that can fit into any NFL offense, and with deep threats like Kendrick Bourne and K.J. Osborn on the roster, his arm talent will shine in Foxboro Stadium. -- MillerOverall value: Perfect range. Taking the third-best quarterback with the third-overall pick isn't always the best move -- just ask the 49ers -- but Maye is ranked just behind Jayden Daniels at sixth overall on my board, making him a strong pick here for a team that needs a QB. -- MuenchMore from Mike Reiss: Analysis of every Patriots pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Marvin Harrison Jr.","year":2024,"height":75,"weight":209,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Harrison punishes teams that try to cover him one-on-one. He's a polished route runner who creates leverage with his release and the way he stems his routes. He's also an instinctive open-field runner with the burst to threaten after the catch. Harrison tracks the ball well and makes over-the-shoulder catches look easy. He is a big target and has the sure hands, body control and frame to come down with 50-50 balls downfield and in the red zone. Harrison also has a good feel for how to attack zone looks. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: A.J. Green div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Harrison's skill set matches perfectly with QB Kyler Murray. Lacking a true outside threat, the Cardinals have a huge need at receiver. Harrison, my top-ranked player in this year's class, provides Arizona with a true WR1. Harrison becomes the highest-drafted Ohio State wide receiver ever. -- Jordan ReidOverall value: Bargain. The early quarterback run means the No. 2 overall player on the board and the best receiver in this class falls to the Cardinals, who have a massive need at the position. -- MuenchMore from Josh Weinfuss: Analysis of every Cardinals pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Joe Alt","year":2024,"height":81,"weight":321,"college":"Notre Dame","college_abbrivation":"ND","pre_draft":"Alt is long and quick with outstanding feet and size. He mirrors and recovers well in pass protection. Alt is an excellent fit for zone-heavy schemes and can adjust to moving targets in space; he repeatedly gets off the ball well, shoots his hands, locks on and maintains a wide base in the run game. He also blocks to the whistle, overwhelms second-level defenders and doesn't back down when opponents challenge him. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Andrew Thomas div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Alt lined up at left tackle for the Fighting Irish, but he has the footwork, length and power to handle either tackle position in the pros. Will he play the left side and push Rashawn Slater over to right tackle, or will Alt make a move in his rookie season? He's the best pass protector in the class. The big question will be where he plays. But there's no question about Alt fitting in very well in a Jim Harbaugh offense that wants to dominate the trenches. -- MillerOverall value: Perfect range. Alt is the top offensive tackle and the fourth overall player on the board. There was a chance that the Chargers ranked their tackles differently, considering they needed a right tackle, but Alt is an outstanding value here. -- MuenchMore from Kris Rhim: Analysis of every Chargers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Malik Nabers","year":2024,"height":72,"weight":199,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Nabers is LSU's all-time leader in receptions (189) and receiving yards (3,003). He's an explosive route runner who is a nightmare matchup out of the slot. He separates from man coverage and excels at working the deep middle against zone looks. Nabers is outstanding after the catch, too. He's an instinctive open-field runner who reaches his top-end speed in a flash and can break tackles. He has the wheels to take the top off the coverage, and he tracks the deep ball well. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Jaylen Waddle div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Nabers brings an electrifying presence to the Giants. New York showed that they believe in Daniel Jones under center and got him a true WR1. Nabers led the country in receiving yards per game last season (120.7), and he can play in the slot -- where he caught 1,009 yards last season (fourth-most in the FBS) -- or outside for the Giants. He will team up with Jalin Hyatt and Wan'Dale Robinson to give this team a young trio to build around. -- Jordan ReidOverall value: Bargain. Marvin Harrison Jr. is the top receiver on the board, but Nabers had the same grade and is third overall for me. The value and the Giants' need at the position make this an outstanding pick. -- MuenchMore from Jordan Raanan: Analysis of every Giants pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"JC Latham","year":2024,"height":78,"weight":342,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Latham is a massive right tackle with the strength to move defensive linemen off the ball and overwhelm linebackers at the second level. He plays with an edge and buries defenders when he gets them on the ropes. His hand placement got better in 2023, and he rarely loses when he wins with his hands in pass protection. Latham bends well enough to absorb power and speed-to-power, and he can change directions to mirror inside moves once locked in pass pro. Latham started 25 games at right tackle and played some guard in a reserve role in 2021. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Jawaan Taylor div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Latham is a prototypical right tackle in a power run scheme. That's not exactly what new coach Brian Callahan is known for after building a passing offense in Cincinnati around a three wide receiver set. Latham has never taken a snap at left tackle, which is the Titans' biggest need. If the plan is to play him on the left side, the fit is questionable and a true developmental question. If the Titans are plugging him in on the right side, Latham's power and \"people-moving\" skills can be elite if he cuts down on his penalties in the pros. -- MillerOverall value: Slight reach. Latham is the fifth-ranked tackle on my board, so Washington's Troy Fautanu or Penn State's Olu Fashanu might have been better options. However, all three players have similar grades, and Latham is a first-round talent. -- MuenchMore from Turron Davenport: Analysis of every Titans pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Michael Penix Jr.","year":2024,"height":74,"weight":216,"college":"Washington","college_abbrivation":"WASH","pre_draft":"Penix is a left-handed quarterback with outstanding arm strength who led the nation in passing yards per game each of the past two seasons. He reads safeties and recognizes opportunities to attack downfield. He can manipulate the coverage with his eyes. Penix missed significant time with injuries earlier in his career, raising concerns about his long-term durability, but he played in every game over the past two seasons. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Tua Tagovailoa div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Penix's arm strength and deep ball accuracy are among the best in this class. With an offense that is now led by Kirk Cousins, Penix is now the succession plan in case Cousins doesn't return to form after suffering a torn Achilles last season. Penix excelled on passes outside of the numbers as he finished with 2,295 yards there, but he struggled when forced to move off of his spots. He won't be forced to play right away and enters into a situation here he can sit and learn. -- Jordan ReidOverall value: Major reach. It's tough to criticize a franchise for drafting a quarterback that they see as the future of the franchise, and Penix has the traits to succeed in the NFL, but he is the sixth quarterback on my board. This feels early. -- MuenchMore from Marc Raimondi: Analysis of every Falcons pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Rome Odunze","year":2024,"height":75,"weight":212,"college":"Washington","college_abbrivation":"WASH","pre_draft":"Odunze led the nation and broke Washington's school record with 1,640 receiving yards in 2023. He's a vertical threat who gets off the line, runs well and tracks deep balls well. Odunze is smooth transitioning upfield and is an instinctive open-field runner after the catch. His hand-eye coordination is excellent, and he looks natural plucking passes thrown outside of his frame. As a big target, Odunze has the catching radius to make contested grabs and is a tough matchup in the red zone. He changes speeds well at the top of routes and settles into pockets working against zone looks. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Ja'Marr Chase div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Odunze is a do-it-all wide receiver who can line up in the slot or on the outside. He's an expert at beating man coverage and makes himself a huge target for his quarterback both over the middle and down the sideline. In Chicago, he'll allow Keenan Allen and D.J. Moore to seamlessly move throughout the offensive alignment, making it impossible for defenses to key on them pre-snap. Odunze is the team's WR3 to start the season, but given Allen's age (33 this season), he's the future at wideout for Caleb Williams. -- MillerOverall value: Perfect range. Four quarterbacks going in the first eight picks means talented positional players fall and the Bears benefit here. Odunze is the third ranked receiver and eighth overall prospect -- MuenchMore from Courtney Cronin: Analysis of every Bears pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"J.J. McCarthy","year":2024,"height":75,"weight":219,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"McCarthy finished his college career with a 27-1 record as a starter. He can throw into tight windows against zone looks and complete passes against press-man coverage thanks to his anticipation, accuracy and arm strength. He keeps his eyes downfield and makes some impressive throws even when he knows he's going to take a big hit. McCarthy also extends plays and throws well on the run. He has a good feel for when to scramble, and he's a threat to run for first downs on designed quarterback rushes. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Jake Plummer div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"McCarthy enters a near-perfect situation. With a wealth of playmakers in Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison and T.J. Hockenson, McCarthy can have success early in his career. With his efficiency on third down (67% completion percentage) and off play-action (76%), he's an ideal fit in coach Kevin O'Connell's offense. Sam Darnold being on the roster also means McCarthy won't be forced to play right away if Minnesota opts to let him develop a little more. -- Jordan ReidOverall value: Perfect range. Some might see this pick as a reach, especially considering that the Vikings traded up from No. 11 to get him, but McCarthy is the the ninth overall player on the board for me. He is the best available quarterback, and hoping another team didn't jump them would have been risky. -- MuenchMore from Kevin Seifert: Analysis of every Vikings pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Olu Fashanu","year":2024,"height":78,"weight":312,"college":"Penn State","college_abbrivation":"PSU","pre_draft":"Fashanu's tape didn't quite meet lofty expectations in 2023, and an injury cut short his workout at the combine, where we expected him to stand out, but he has the tools to develop into an elite pass-blocker. He's quick and long enough to take away the edge from speed rushers. He has the balance and footspeed to mirror and recover when he gets caught out of position, too. Fashanu plays with a wide base and has the core strength to root defenders out in the run game. He also has the range and mobility to develop into an effective zone blocker and downfield blocker. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Terron Armstead div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"The Jets needed insurance and a future answer at left tackle, and Fashanu is the best left tackle on the board at this point in the draft. Even after signing 33-year-old Tyron Smith, Fashanu is needed here given Smith's extensive injury history dating back to his last full season of play in 2015. Fashanu's smooth footwork and agility fit in any scheme. -- MillerOverall value: Perfect range. Washington's Troy Fautanu is the top available tackle on my board, but most people think he'll play guard, and Fashanu has the same grade as Fautanu. -- MuenchMore from Rich Cimini: Analysis of every Jets pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Bo Nix","year":2024,"height":74,"weight":214,"college":"Oregon","college_abbrivation":"ORE","pre_draft":"Nix broke the NCAA single-season record for completion percentage (77.4%) and led the FBS in total touchdowns (45 passing TDs, six rushing TDs) in 2023. He developed into a sound decision-maker over the course of his college career, and he threw just three interceptions in 2023. He gets the ball out quickly and is an effective point guard when he gets a clean pre-snap read. Nix can get through progressions and find the open man given time and space. He extends plays, finds receivers late and makes off-platform throws. And Nix is effective running designed rollouts; he's a threat to scramble for first downs. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Dak Prescott div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"With Jarrett Stidham and newly-acquired Zach Wilson as the top quarterbacks on the Broncos' roster, Nix enters into a situation where he could find early snaps. With 61 career starts during his college career -- the most in FBS history -- Nix will mesh well into coach Sean Payton's offense. Oregon's offense was predominantly run-pass option and there will be an adjustment period for him as he enters into a tough AFC West. -- Jordan ReidOverall value: Slight reach. Nix has a second-round grade but he is by far the best available quaterback and the Broncos didn't have to leverage their draft future to move up to get him. -- MuenchMore from Jeff Legwold: Analysis of every Broncos pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Brock Bowers","year":2024,"height":75,"weight":243,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Bowers is a tight end/receiver hybrid who led Georgia in receiving in each of the past three seasons despite missing three games and not playing in a bowl in 2023. His ability to get open and make plays with the ball in his hands is exceptional. He reaches his top-end speed quickly, he's an instinctive open-field runner and he breaks some tackles when necessary. Bowers averaged 12.1 yards per carry and rushed for three touchdowns on nine runs in 2022, too. He tracks the ball well and has the second gear to stretch the field vertically. Plus, his hand-eye coordination is excellent, and he has a wide catching radius; he's tough going over the middle. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: George Kittle div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"The Raiders used last year's second-rounder on Notre Dame tight end Michael Mayer -- my top tight end in the class. Based on that, this is a surprising move, but we have seen the proliferation of two tight end sets across the NFL in recent years. Mayer being an in-line player and Bowers being a \"slot\" type tight end means we'll see them on the field together a lot. Bowers' value in the slot and with yards-after-catch ability will immediately boost the offense. -- MillerOverall value: Bargain. Bowers is the 13th overall player on my board, so why is he a bargain? The only reason he is that low on my board and available at this pick is positional value. He has the same grade as the ninth overall player on my board. -- MuenchMore from Paul Gutierrez: Analysis of every Raiders pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Taliese Fuaga","year":2024,"height":78,"weight":324,"college":"Oregon State","college_abbrivation":"ORST","pre_draft":"Fuaga is an outstanding run-blocker with the strength to move defenders off the ball. He has the initial quickness to reach defenders on zone runs and takes sound angles working up to the second level. He is a brawler who blocks to the echo of the whistle and buries defenders. Fuaga is also smooth getting set, has a powerful punch and uses independent hands in pass protection. One area of concern is his arm length, and defenders had some success getting into his frame on tape, so some NFL teams may view him as a guard. He has the tools and toughness to be a Day 1 starter if he moves inside. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Darnell Wright div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"With Ryan Ramczyk's injury issues (knee) and Trevor Penning's struggles, Fuaga is a perfect plug-and-play starter at right tackle for New Orleans. He allowed only one sack during his entire college career, and he's a tone-setter on the right side. Fuaga has the potential to become a key part of the New Orleans offensive front very quickly in his career. Protecting Derek Carr is a high priority for the Saints, and Fuaga helps there. -- Jordan ReidOverall value: Slight reach. The Saints had other options at tackle, but Fuaga is the 26th overall player on my board and three tackles have already come of the board. -- MuenchMore from Katherine Terrell: Analysis of every Saints pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Laiatu Latu","year":2024,"height":77,"weight":259,"college":"UCLA","college_abbrivation":"UCLA","pre_draft":"Latu is an outstanding hand fighter who slips blocks, gets into the backfield and closes well, whether he's rushing the passer or defending the run and regardless of where he lines up. He recorded 34 tackles for loss and 23.5 sacks over the past two seasons. He's an explosive edge rusher with the burst, balance and bend to win with speed off the edge. And Latu can quickly redirect inside after starting upfield. He tracks the quarterback and falls back inside when the QB starts to step up. He has shown great perseverance overcoming a neck injury that forced him to miss two seasons earlier in his college career and led to a transfer to UCLA in 2022. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Matthew Judon div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"The Colts' base 4-3 defense needs another pass-rusher off the edge after missing on a few previous selections in the second round. Latu is pro-ready with an array of pass-rush tools at his disposal. Indianapolis posted 51 sacks last season, the fifth best in the league, but finding a potential premier defensive end in a league where nearly every team is running a three-person rotation is smart team building. -- MillerOverall value: Perfect range. I have Alabama EDGE Dallas Turner ranked ahead of Latu -- but Latu is the 12th overall player on the board and an excellent value at this point in the first. -- MuenchMore from Stephen Holder: Analysis of every Colts pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Byron Murphy II","year":2024,"height":73,"weight":297,"college":"Texas","college_abbrivation":"TEX","pre_draft":"Murphy is an outstanding run-defender with a low center of gravity and explosive power. He finds the ball, gets off blocks and pursues with good effort. He gets into gaps and disrupts plays in the backfield, too. Murphy fights to hold his ground when he gets doubled, and he flashes the ability to split double-teams. He's quick with active hands and changes directions well rushing the passer. And Murphy is an effective lead blocker who can even carry the ball and catch it on offense in goal-line packages. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Justin Madubuike div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"The best interior defender in this year's draft, Murphy brings explosion inside. After investing heavily in pass-rushers over the past few seasons in the draft and free agency, adding Murphy in the middle pairs him with Leonard Williams and Dre'Mont Jones. His 12% pressure rate last season was the best among all defensive tackles, and his presence now gives the Seahawks a wrecking ball in the middle. -- Jordan ReidOverall value: Bargain. Murphy is the best defensive tackle in the draft and 14th overall player on the board. The buzz surrounding him heading into the draft has to have the Seahawks feeling good about landing him here. -- MuenchMore from Brady Henderson: Analysis of every Seahawks pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dallas Turner","year":2024,"height":75,"weight":247,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Turner explodes out of his stance and knocks offensive linemen back on their heels when he transitions from speed to power while rushing the passer. He bends, changes directions and closes well. He confirmed what teams saw on tape with an outstanding combine workout, too, running a 4.46 in the 40-yard dash and jumping 40.5 inches in the vertical. Turner also has excellent instincts, and his reaction time makes it difficult for blockers to fit him up in the run game. He has active hands and improved his ability to get off blocks in 2023, and he has experience dropping into coverage and spying the quarterback. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Josh Allen div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"The Vikings saw long-time star pass-rusher Danielle Hunter leave in free agency this offseason, and here comes his replacement. Turner and free agent signing Jonathan Greenard will team up to man the edges of the 4-3 defense under coordinator Brian Flores. With his first-step speed, burst, length and skills turning the corner, Turner is the exact kind of talent the Vikings need at defensive end. -- MillerOverall value: Bargain. The Vikings gave up a fair amount to get him, but Turner is the best defensive player in this class and a true steal here. -- MuenchMore from Kevin Seifert: Analysis of every Vikings pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Amarius Mims","year":2024,"height":80,"weight":340,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Mims started just eight games at right tackle at Georgia, and his tape is inconsistent for an elite tackle prospect, but he's dominant at times and has the tools to develop into an All-Pro player. He has the frame, quickness, strength and outstanding length to move defenders off the ball in the run game and shut down edge rushers. He tends to hit the target with his initial hand placement, shows the ability to rework his hands inside when he does miss and rarely loses once he latches on. Mims has the explosive punch to knock pass-rushers and second-level defenders off course. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Cam Robinson div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"After signing Trent Brown to a one-year contract, the Bengals now have their heir apparent on the right side in Mims. He has not surrendered a sack in 372 career pass-blocking snaps. Mims has the potential to be an early starter if he's able to remain healthy. -- Jordan ReidOverall value: Perfect range. Four offensive tackles have already come off the board and Mims is the best available. In fact, he is the No. 22nd overall player on the board and ranked one spot ahead of JC Latham who went No. 7 overall to the Titans. -- MuenchMore from Ben Baby: Analysis of every Bengals pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jared Verse","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":254,"college":"Florida State","college_abbrivation":"FSU","pre_draft":"Verse is one of the most talented edge defenders in the 2024 class. The snap in his hips and hands jumps out on tape, and he can transition from speed to power and overwhelm blockers rushing the passer. He has the first step, bend and closing speed to win with speed off the edge. And Verse shoots his hands, engages bigger blockers and gets off blocks defending the run. He has the active hands and footspeed to slip blocks and disrupt plays in the backfield. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Trey Hendrickson div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"The Rams found a gem in Byron Young in the 2023 third round, and now they'll pair him with Jared Verse coming off the corner. The size and power at the point of attack make Verse an ideal Day 1 starter. What he brings as a bull rusher makes him a ton of fun on top of a high-end motor. The Rams' need to diversify the pass-rush to prepare for life after Aaron Donald, and Verse can help with that. -- MillerOverall value: Perfect range. A run on EDGE defenders has started and the Rams do well to land Verse, who is the best available EDGE and ranked 16th overall. -- MuenchMore from Sarah Barshop: Analysis of every Rams pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Troy Fautanu","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":317,"college":"Washington","college_abbrivation":"WASH","pre_draft":"Fautanu is a tenacious drive blocker who teams could confidently run behind in short-yardage situations. He has the range to reach second-level defenders and the size to overwhelm defenders in space. His body control and balance in pass protection are excellent. He also mirrors well when his footwork is sound, and he flashes the ability to recover when he gets caught out of position. Fautanu has long arms, bends well and has a strong punch. He started 29 games at left tackle and two games at left guard for Washington. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Peter Skoronski div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"The Steelers elect to draft an offensive lineman for the second consecutive year, after taking Broderick Jones in 2023. Fautanu is a versatile blocker who can play all five positions up front, and while I have him graded as a guard, he could be an option at center in Pittsburgh. There's a huge need there. Regardless of where he plays, Fautanu is a Day 1 starter on an offensive line that needed to be addressed. -- Jordan ReidOverall value: Bargain. Fautanu is 15th overall in my rankings, and I think he's the second-best offensive tackle in the draft. He might move inside to guard in the NFL, and if that's the case, he's the top guard in this class. Either way, Fautanu comes at great value here. -- MuenchMore from Brooke Pryor: Analysis of every Steelers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chop Robinson","year":2024,"height":75,"weight":254,"college":"Penn State","college_abbrivation":"PSU","pre_draft":"Robinson's tape is better than his statistical production, as he ran the second-fastest 40-yard dash of the edge defenders at the combine this year (4.48) and has great upside as a pass-rusher. He's explosive, bends well and flashes active hands. Robinson can also win with speed off the edge and is a difficult one-on-one matchup for interior offensive linemen when he kicks inside. He looks comfortable dropping into coverage, too, and he's smooth changing directions in space. And he's a disruptive run-defender with good range. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Josh Sweat div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Pass-rusher might not seem like a huge need for the Dolphins, but they lost both Jaelan Phillips and Bradley Chubb to injuries last season and watched key reserve Andrew Van Ginkel leave in free agency. So this was quietly a pretty big hole on the roster. Robinson is speedy coming off the edge and will have immediate value as a situational pass-rusher. -- MillerOverall value: Perfect range. Robinson is the fourth EDGE defender to come off the board in the last seven picks. He ranks 20th overall and is the last edge rusher with a first-round grade. -- MuenchMore from Marcel Louis-Jacques: Analysis of every Dolphins pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Quinyon Mitchell","year":2024,"height":72,"weight":195,"college":"Toledo","college_abbrivation":"TOL","pre_draft":"Mitchell excelled during the pre-draft process, standing out at the Senior Bowl and running the second-fastest 40-yard dash of the corners at the combine (4.33). Those performances eased concerns about the level of competition he faced at Toledo and confirmed what he shows on tape. He reads receivers and closes in a flash, breaking on the ball in off-coverage. He has the frame, recovery burst and speed to develop into a shutdown press corner. Mitchell also has the body control to compete for jump balls, and he flashes the ability to pluck passes out of the air. His 32 pass breakups over the past two seasons led the country. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Jaylon Johnson div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"For the first time since 2002, the Eagles select a cornerback in the first round. Mitchell didn't allow a touchdown in 402 coverage snaps last year. With Darius Slay and James Bradberry both on the back end of their careers, Philadelphia now has a succession plan in place. Mitchell is the young, high-upside corner that the team lacked in the secondary. -- Jordan ReidOverall value: Massive steal. Mitchell is the top corner in this class and the 10th overall player on the board. Stunned that he was available. -- MuenchMore from Tim McManus: Analysis of every Eagles pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Brian Thomas Jr.","year":2024,"height":75,"weight":209,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Thomas led the FBS in receiving touchdowns with 17 in 2023. He is a former high school basketball star with a wide catching radius and excellent body control. You expect him to come down with 50-50 balls and win one-on-one matchups in the red zone. He ran the second-fastest 40-yard dash out of the receivers at the combine (4.33), and he's a big play waiting to happen on tape. Thomas also has the extra gear to take the top off the coverage and threaten after the catch. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Tee Higgins div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"The Jaguars lost wide receiver Calvin Ridley in free agency before adding vertical threat Gabe Davis on a three-year deal. But drafting Thomas gives Jacksonville a fourth starting-caliber receiver with Christian Kirk and Zay Jones also on the roster. Thomas' deep-threat ability and field-stretching traits are similar to Davis' skill set, but the hope is he'll surpass him as a player. -- MillerOverall value: Perfect range. After watching the top three receivers go in the first nine picks, Jacksonville traded back and got the fourth-ranked receiver (24th overall) at No. 23. Nice work here for the Jaguars. -- MuenchMore from Mike DiRocco: Analysis of every Jaguars pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Terrion Arnold","year":2024,"height":72,"weight":189,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Arnold emerged as one of the top corner prospects in the class with an impressive 2023 season. He's tough and long, and while he's at his best in press, he has some scheme versatility. And Arnold has excellent ball skills -- he picked off five passes in 2023 and has the frame to compete for 50-50 balls. His length is an asset when it comes to breaking up passes. Arnold is also a willing run-defender and doesn't shy away from contact as a tackler. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Devon Witherspoon div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Despite adding Carlton Davis III and Amik Robertson this offseason, the Lions traded up to get Arnold. GM Brad Holmes saw how productive an Alabama defensive back was for him last season in Brian Branch, which made him go back to the well again. Arnold gives the Lions a true CB1 in a division that contains plenty of talented wide receivers. -- Jordan ReidOverall value: Massive steal. Arnold is the second corner on my board but he has the same grade as CB1 Quinyon Mitchell and is the 11th overall player on my board. This pick might be even better than the Eagles getting Mitchell at 22 -- the Lions trading up to get Arnold makes it close. -- MuenchMore from Eric Woodyard: Analysis of every Lions pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jordan Morgan","year":2024,"height":77,"weight":311,"college":"Arizona","college_abbrivation":"ARIZ","pre_draft":"Morgan started 37 games at left tackle at Arizona. He has big hands, and he's tough to beat when he gets them inside in pass pro. He has the balance and body control to mirror and recover when he gets caught out of position. And he gets into positon and walls off defenders in the run game. Morgan has short arms for an offensive tackle and may need to move to guard, but he has the frame and skill set to quickly develop into a starter there. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Christian Darrisaw div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Morgan, a college left tackle, will make an expected move to the inside once in the pros. The Packers will shuffle the offensive line with Zach Tom potentially moving to center in the future, and that's where Morgan's versatility comes into play. His experience at tackle -- plus his agility and movement -- had NFL teams thinking he could play any of the five offensive line positions. The Packers love versatility up front, and Morgan has tons of it. -- MillerOverall value: Slight reach. It's not unusual for tackles to get drafted earlier than their ranking. To the Packers, taking the 40th overall player isn't a surprise, but I am surprised they didn't target Tyler Guyton out of Oklahoma. -- MuenchMore from Rob Demovsky: Analysis of every Packers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Graham Barton","year":2024,"height":77,"weight":313,"college":"Duke","college_abbrivation":"DUKE","pre_draft":"Barton started 34 games at left tackle in college and has the traits to quickly develop into a starter at center (where he started five games in 2020) or guard if he kicks inside as is widely expected. He's smooth getting set, changes directions well and flashes the ability to recover when gets caught out of position in pass pro. He has the size and strength to drop an anchor when he wins with his hands, and he explodes off the ball and gets good pop in the run game. Barton overwhelms defenders in space, and his range makes him a good fit for zone-heavy schemes. He plays with an edge and blocks to the echo of the whistle. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Cody Whitehair div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"The Buccaneers needed a replacement for Ryan Jensen, and Barton is just that. He can fit at both center and guard, and with a shorter QB like Baker Mayfield, adding blockers who can set the depth of the pocket is essential. Barton is a Day 1 plug-and-play starter at center for a Tampa Bay team that was 22nd in pass block win rate last season (54.5%). -- Jordan ReidOverall value: Bargain. Tampa Bay lands the 18th overall player at No. 26. He is the top center on my board, but his ability to play multiple positions is one of the reasons he is such a good value here. -- MuenchMore from Jenna Laine: Analysis of every Buccaneers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Darius Robinson","year":2024,"height":77,"weight":285,"college":"Missouri","college_abbrivation":"MIZ","pre_draft":"Robinson didn't run well for a defensive end prospect at the combine (4.95 in the 40-yard dash). He lined up at defensive tackle earlier in his career but primarily played on the outside in 2023 -- and the tape is impressive. He is a natural and instinctive pass-rusher who can get to the quarterback in a number of ways. He's a polished and active hand fighter who makes it difficult to lock on, and he can counter when he doesn't win with his first move. His length and explosive power make Robinson a problem for interior offensive linemen when he kicks inside. And he's a physical and tough run-defender with the strength to set a hard edge and the long arms to stack blockers. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Keion White div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Robinson is exactly what the Cardinals needed on the defensive line. The 290-pounder has inside-outside experience and will join an Arizona defensive line that added three veterans in free agency but has few long-term answers upfront. Robinson can be a defensive end on rush downs but his best position might be lining up between the guard and tackle as a pass-rusher. The Cardinals need all the help on the defensive line, and Robinson has big-time ability. -- MillerOverall value: Perfect range. Illinois defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton would have been a good pick here but Robinson is the best available EDGE and the 30th overall player on the board. -- MuenchMore from Josh Weinfuss: Analysis of every Cardinals pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Xavier Worthy","year":2024,"height":71,"weight":165,"college":"Texas","college_abbrivation":"TEX","pre_draft":"Worthy ran the fastest 40-yard dash at the combine since at least 2003 with a blistering time of 4.21 seconds, and his speed jumps out on tape. It makes him a threat to pull away after the catch, take the top off the coverage and return punts for touchdowns. He flashes as a route runner, too, and he has the traits to continue to develop there. Worthy can sink his hips and explode out of breaks. He's a smaller target with smaller hands, but he cut down on the drops in 2023 and flashes the ability to make highlight-reel catches. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: DeSean Jackson div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Adding Hollywood Brown didn't stop the Chiefs from being aggressive by drafting a similar player in Worthy. Speed, speed, speed is now what the Chiefs have on the perimeter. Lacking big plays a season ago, Worthy brings an explosive dynamic while also giving Kansas City a backup plan to Brown, who is on a one-year deal. Worthy had eight touchdowns on vertical and post routes and those passes averaged 31.6 air yards per target. -- Jordan ReidOverall value: Slight reach. The Chiefs trade up to get Worthy and I have three receivers ranked ahead of him still on the board. But, he is the 34th overall player on the board and let's be honest, there's a good chance this slight reach turns into a homerun considering who is throwing him the ball. -- MuenchMore from Adam Teicher: Analysis of every Chiefs pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tyler Guyton","year":2024,"height":80,"weight":322,"college":"Oklahoma","college_abbrivation":"OU","pre_draft":"Guyton started only 14 games at tackle in college, so he is raw as a prospect. But the former tight end has the size, quickness, length and footspeed to develop into a starter early in his NFL career. He can mirror, recover, push speed rushers past the quarterback and hold his ground even though he sets high in pass pro. Guyton can also get into position and cover up defenders in the run game. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Lane Johnson div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Guyton is a plug-and-play right tackle who has the agility to eventually make the move to the left side if Dallas wants to keep 2022 first-rounder Tyler Smith at left guard. His agility, length and positional upside make him a fantastic fit with Dallas, where a Day 1 starter on the offensive line was a very real need. -- MillerOverall value: Perfect range. The Cowboys address their most pressing need and land the best available tackle at the end of the first round making this a strong pick. -- MuenchMore from Todd Archer: Analysis of every Cowboys pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Nate Wiggins","year":2024,"height":73,"weight":173,"college":"Clemson","college_abbrivation":"CLEM","pre_draft":"Wiggins was the only corner to run a sub-4.3 in the 40-yard dash at the combine (4.28), and that speed allows him to stick with receivers in press coverage. He has the start-stop ability to smother receivers underneath, and he quickly diagnoses routes and closes well in off-coverage and zone looks. He returned two picks for touchdowns in college, he's competitive in 50-50 situations, and he flashes the ability to pluck the ball out of the air. Wiggins is also lean, though, and he misses some tackles. But he flashes good stopping power for his size, and the goal-line fumble he forced in the 2023 game against North Carolina is an excellent example of the effort he gives in pursuit. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Cornerback and offensive tackle were the two obvious needs for the Ravens. Wiggins is a good fit as they lacked young options at the position. He is a bit different from what the Ravens have previously gravitated towards in the past. With a lean frame, his length stands out and he has the traits to eventually become a starter as he grows. -- Jordan ReidOverall value: Perfect range. I'm surprised to see that my third-ranked corner, Iowa's Cooper Dejean, is still available. But Wiggins is my fourth-ranked corner and the 25th overall player on my board. -- MuenchMore from Jamison Hensley: Analysis of every Ravens pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ricky Pearsall","year":2024,"height":73,"weight":189,"college":"Florida","college_abbrivation":"FLA","pre_draft":"Pearsall makes adjusting to passes thrown outside his frame look easy, and his one-handed snatch against Charlotte was one of the most impressive catches in 2023. His speed makes him a threat after the catch, as a runner and in the return game. He can stretch the field and shows the ability to make spectacular over-the-shoulder grabs. Pearsall has a good feel for how to create leverage getting off the line, is the only receiver to run a sub-6.7 three-cone at the combine this year and is a tough matchup when he gets a two-way go working out of the slot. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Tyler Boyd div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"The 49ers face an uncertain future at wide receiver with Brandon Aiyuk set for a new contract. Pearsall helps alleviate those concerns moving forward. A fantastic player from the slot, Pearsall gives the 49ers height, speed and a great jump ball player should Deebo Samuel or Aiyuk be moved in the future. This is a pick for the future. -- MillerOverall value: Slight reach. There are three receivers I have ranked ahead of Pearsall still on the board, but he is the 35th overall player so taking him here clearly isn't a major reach. -- MuenchMore from Nick Wagoner: Analysis of every 49ers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Xavier Legette","year":2024,"height":73,"weight":221,"college":"South Carolina","college_abbrivation":"SC","pre_draft":"Legette weighed 221 pounds and still ran a 4.39-second 40-yard dash at the combine, so it's obvious he has a unique blend of size and speed. He averaged 17.7 yards per catch in 2023, and he's a threat to take the top off the coverage. Legette also tracks the ball well, has outstanding body control and high-points jump balls. He's built like a power back but catches passes in stride. And Legette is a powerful open-field runner with good instincts after the catch and in the return game. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Jonathan Mingo div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"There wasn't a prospect that the Panthers showed more interest in during the pre-draft process than in Legette. In need of an outside threat for Bryce Young, Legette is an explosive, yards-after-catch threat that can turn shorter routes into bigger gains. Legette could assume the Chris Godwin role in Dave Canales' offense. Last season, Legette had 10 receptions on passes thrown at least 30 yards downfield, which was tied for the second-most in the FBS. -- Jordan ReidOverall value: Perfect range. Carolina watched as two receivers got drafted late in the first and traded back into the first round to land the top available receiver and the 28th overall player on the board. -- MuenchMore from David Newton: Analysis of every Panthers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Keon Coleman","year":2024,"height":75,"weight":213,"college":"Florida State","college_abbrivation":"FSU","pre_draft":"Coleman's 4.61-second combine 40 time is a concern, but he grades out as an early-round pick based on the tape and performed well in other key tests for receivers in Indianapolis. His 10-yard split (1.54 seconds) is quicker than some of the receivers who ran the 40 in the mid-4.4s, and that burst shows up on tape, where he's smooth accelerating off the line and after the catch. Coleman has the size and strength to come down with contested catches and break tackles after the catch. He led the ACC in touchdown catches (11), elevates well and is a tough matchup in the red zone. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Drake London div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Trading Stefon Diggs to Houston and letting Gabe Davis sign with Jacksonville created a significant need at receiver for the Bills. Sure, signing Curtis Samuel and Mack Hollins improved the depth, but general manager Brandon Beane had to be looking for a difference-maker at the position during the draft, and Coleman is a good value at this point. Adding Coleman gives the Bills a talented big-bodied receiver to complement Samuel and Khalil Shakir. -- MuenchMore from Alaina Getzenberg: Analysis of every Bills pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ladd McConkey","year":2024,"height":72,"weight":186,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"McConkey is an excellent route runner who explodes off the line, stems defenders, drops his weight at the top of his stem and accelerates out of breaks. His vision, stop-start quickness and speed make him a threat after the catch and in the return game. He ran a 4.39-second 40 at the combine, and he's a threat to take the top off the coverage. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Jordan Addison div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"The Chargers have a type -- they want physical, tough, technically proficient football players. That's McConkey. He is speedy and has the best footwork in the draft class among wide receivers. McConkey has battled with injuries to his back and ankle throughout college, but as far as slot receivers go, he's ready to jump in right away and contribute. -- MillerMore from Kris Rhim: Analysis of every Chargers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ruke Orhorhoro","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":294,"college":"Clemson","college_abbrivation":"CLEM","pre_draft":"Orhorhoro is a versatile defensive lineman with a high ceiling. He has the length and upper-body strength to stack blockers between the tackles and set the edge when he lines up outside. He gets into gaps and makes plays in the backfield. Orhorhoro is still developing as a hand fighter, but he is quick -- one of four interior defensive linemen to run a sub 4.9-second 40 at the combine. He does well with change of direction rushing the passer. In 2022, he broke up five passes. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Grady Jarrett is coming off a torn ACL. Jarrett, David Onyemata and Eddie Goldman are all on the wrong side of 30. Orhorhoro is a perfect fit at defensive end in the Falcons' base three-man front, and he has the traits to give the Atlanta pass rush a much-needed boost. -- MuenchMore from Marc Raimondi: Analysis of every Falcons pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jer'Zhan Newton","year":2024,"height":74,"weight":304,"college":"Illinois","college_abbrivation":"ILL","pre_draft":"Newton is a disruptive run-defender with outstanding instincts and hands. He reads his keys, locates the ball, slips or gets off blocks and wraps up as a tackler. He has the explosive power and low center of gravity to anchor one-on-one. Newton is also a physical hand fighter who flashes the ability to win clean, and he is quick to counter when he doesn't win with his first move. He changes directions well and makes it tough to square up. Plus, he shows the ability to push the pocket. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Grady Jarrett div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"The Commanders have two star defensive tackles in Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne, so the selection of Newton this early is a head-scratcher on need. Looking at the value, Newton was my No. 30 overall prospect and second-ranked defensive tackle. To get him at No. 36 is a really good value play, but where will he play? Newton isn't a tweener who we can project out to defensive end. He's a true 3-technique interior rusher. -- MillerMore from John Keim: Analysis of every Commanders pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ja'Lynn Polk","year":2024,"height":73,"weight":203,"college":"Washington","college_abbrivation":"WASH","pre_draft":"Polk is a natural hands catcher with the radius and strength to reward his quarterback for throwing to him in 50/50 situations. With body control, he can adjust to passes thrown outside his frame and on back-shoulder throws. Polk tracks the ball well and has the speed to challenge vertically. He's tough and can make plays in traffic. He also runs hard and has the balance to break tackles after the catch. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"There were 77 players that had more receiving yards than New England's leading receiver last season and Kendrick Bourne is coming off a torn ACL. The Patriots signed K.J. Osborn this offseason, but saying they need to continue to add playmakers after taking quarterback Drake Maye No. 3 overall is an understatement. Polk should be a Day 1 starter. -- MuenchMore from Mike Reiss: Analysis of every Patriots pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"T'Vondre Sweat","year":2024,"height":77,"weight":366,"college":"Texas","college_abbrivation":"TEX","pre_draft":"Sweat is a massive interior run-stopper with the size and strength to occupy double-teams and clog up the middle when teams run at him. He can drive blockers into the backfield. Sweat has the upper-body strength and length to stack and shed blockers, and he can push blockers around rushing the passer. He can also be used on offense in goal-line packages; he's an effective lead blocker and even caught a touchdown pass in 2023. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Jordan Davis div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Sweat's tape was good enough to rank inside my top 35 players during the season, but concerns over his weight management and a recent DWI arrest had teams reevaluating his stock. However, it only takes one team to love a player, and Sweat was impactful enough at Texas to win the Outland Trophy as the nation's best defensive lineman last year. He's a nose tackle with the quicks to shoot gaps and crash the backfield. He and Jeffery Simmons side-by-side will be a problem. -- MillerMore from Turron Davenport: Analysis of every Titans pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Braden Fiske","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":292,"college":"Florida State","college_abbrivation":"FSU","pre_draft":"Fiske had a productive five-year stint at Western Michigan, was named an AP third-team All-American in his only season at Florida State, had arguably the best game of his career in the ACC Championship Game, performed well the week of the Senior Bowl and had an outstanding workout at the combine. He ran the fastest 40-yard dash out of the defensive tackles in Indy (4.78). The testing backs up what you see on tape. He is explosive with the initial quickness to get into the frames of blockers and shoot gaps defending the run. He closes well for an interior defensive lineman and chases with great effort. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Zach Sieler div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"The retirement of future Hall of Famer Aaron Donald creates a massive void in the defense. General manager Les Snead hit a home run when he drafted Kobie Turner in the third round last year, and now he moves up to get Fiske. No one can replace Donald, but Fiske grades out as a Day 1 starter, and he should complement Turner well. -- MuenchMore from Sarah Barshop: Analysis of every Rams pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cooper DeJean","year":2024,"height":73,"weight":203,"college":"Iowa","college_abbrivation":"IOWA","pre_draft":"DeJean is a playmaker with the instincts, speed and natural hands to make plays in coverage and in the return game. He returned three of his five interceptions for touchdowns in 2022 and took back a punt for a touchdown in 2023. He has the length and burst to smother receivers underneath and recover when he gets caught out of position. DeJean is scheme- and position-versatile; he lined up outside, over the slot and at strong safety at Iowa. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: L'Jarius Sneed div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"In the 2002 NFL draft, the Eagles used three selections early in the draft to completely remake its secondary. I'm getting shades of that from what GM Howie Roseman is doing in 2024. DeJean was my No. 20 overall player as a versatile defensive back capable of playing inside cornerback, safety or even outside corner. He's a ball hawk with fantastic pick-6 ability, returning three of them for scores last year. The value and need are home runs. -- MillerMore from Tim McManus: Analysis of every Eagles pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kool-Aid McKinstry","year":2024,"height":72,"weight":199,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"McKinstry's 2023 tape was inconsistent, but he is a fundamentally sound press corner who started 33 games at Alabama. He has good length, runs well enough to stick with receivers and locates the ball well. McKinstry also has the instincts and body control to smother receivers underneath. He makes it difficult for WRs to finish catches, and he broke up 20 passes over the past two seasons. He's a dangerous punt returner with good open-field vison and burst. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Joey Porter Jr. div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"This may not appear to be a pressing need, considering Paulson Adebo is playing at a high level and starts opposite Marshon Lattimore. But Lattimore missed seven games with an ankle injury. In addition, 2022 second-round pick Alontae Taylor hasn't played as well as hoped. McKinstry can win the nickel job and develop into a starter in time. -- MuenchMore from Katherine Terrell: Analysis of every Saints pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kamari Lassiter","year":2024,"height":72,"weight":186,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Lassiter is a fundamentally sound press corner who uses the correct hand to jab receivers getting off the line and flips his hips well. He has the balance and footspeed to match up underneath. He quickly diagnoses routes in off-coverage and zone looks. But Lassiter is not a playmaker and you'd like to see him finish more -- he intercepted one pass in 44 games at Georgia -- but he puts himself in position to make plays and is highly competitive at the catch point. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Kyler Gordon div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Finding a starting cornerback opposite Derek Stingley Jr. was high on my list of needs for the Texans this offseason. Consider that done. Lassiter didn't test well in the pre-draft process, but he's feisty and super physical to hang in man coverage. I had him ranked at No. 60 overall, but he's a really good scheme fit in Houston. -- MillerMore from DJ Bien-Aime: Analysis of every Texans pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Max Melton","year":2024,"height":71,"weight":187,"college":"Rutgers","college_abbrivation":"RUTG","pre_draft":"Melton started 40 games at Rutgers, and he's versatile showing the ability to line up on the inside and outside. He had an outstanding combine workout highlighted by a 4.39-second 40 time, and the testing matches up with what he shows on tape -- the ability to run, close and recover. Melton has longer arms, played wide receiver in high school and picked off eight passes over the past three seasons. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Corner was one of Arizona's most pressing needs, even after signing Sean Murphy-Bunting. The Cardinals cut Marco Wilson in December, and no corner had more than one interception last season. Melton is a playmaker who grades as a Day 1 starter and steps in opposite Murphy-Bunting. -- MuenchMore from Josh Weinfuss: Analysis of every Cardinals pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jackson Powers-Johnson","year":2024,"height":75,"weight":328,"college":"Oregon","college_abbrivation":"ORE","pre_draft":"Powers-Johnson is the first Oregon and Pac-12 player to win the Rimington Trophy as the nation's most outstanding center. He's a powerful run-blocker with excellent size and strength in addition to the range to get downfield and reach second-level defenders. He's a former high school wrestler and rarely loses when he wins with his hands in pass pro. JPJ has the powerful punch to stun and stand up defenders. He sets high but tends to get away with it due to his size and strength. And Powers-Johnson has experience playing both guard spots in addition to center. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Frank Ragnow div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"After signing center Cody Whitehair in free agency, the Raiders add the Oregon interior lineman; likely with an eye toward moving him to guard. Powers-Johnson was the top center on many team's boards, and he came in at No. 43 on my board. I love his potential as a guard thanks to his power at the point of attack and ability to control defenders. The Raiders had a top five need at guard entering the draft and can check that off the list with this pick. -- MillerMore from Paul Gutierrez: Analysis of every Raiders pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Edgerrin Cooper","year":2024,"height":74,"weight":230,"college":"Texas A&M","college_abbrivation":"TA&M","pre_draft":"Cooper is a disruptive run-defender who led the SEC with 17 tackles for loss in 2023. He has the burst to shoot gaps, the footspeed to redirect when he gets into the backfield and the length to lasso ball carriers. He is a sideline-to-sideline defender and has the range to spy quarterbacks. Cooper also has the initial quickness, bend, long arms and closing speed to get after the quarterback, and he still has room to get even better in that area. He has the skill set to develop outstanding cover skills, too. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"The Packers released De'Vondre Campbell, and 2022 first-round pick Quay Walker has been average. Cooper is the best inside linebacker in the draft and grades out as a Day 1 starter. He can also get after the quarterback and strengthen the Green Bay pass rush. -- MuenchMore from Rob Demovsky: Analysis of every Packers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jonathon Brooks","year":2024,"height":72,"weight":216,"college":"Texas","college_abbrivation":"TEX","pre_draft":"Brooks broke out in 2023 after being buried behind Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson on the depth chart during his first two seasons at Texas. He runs with great vision, patience and balance between the tackles. He's quick through the hole and fast enough to rip off long runs when he gets a seam, too. Brooks runs hard and has the contact balance to break tackles. He's also willing to square up in pass pro, and he's a great pass-catcher and a threat after the catch. Brooks suffered a torn ACL late in the 2023 season but should be ready for NFL training camp. He arguably has the best tape in this running back class. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Aaron Jones div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"The buzz all offseason was that the Panthers were doing a ton of work on the running back class despite having Chuba Hubbard and Miles Sanders on the roster. Now they put that work to good use and select the top-rated back in the class. Brooks may have the start of his season delayed due to an ACL injury suffered in November, but once healthy he has the tools to be the best back on this roster and a true three-down threat. -- MillerMore from David Newton: Analysis of every Panthers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tyler Nubin","year":2024,"height":74,"weight":199,"college":"Minnesota","college_abbrivation":"MINN","pre_draft":"Nubin is an instinctive and versatile safety who started 36 games over the past three seasons. He has enough range to cover a deep half in two high looks, breaks on the ball well in off coverage over the slot and is competitive matching up with tight ends. Nubin reads the quarterback and tracks the ball well. He's a wrap-up tackler who is active in run support. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Justin Simmons div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Letting free agent Xavier McKinney sign with the Packers created a void at safety, and 30-year-old free agent signing Jalen Mills isn't the long-term answer. Nubin should compete for and win a starting job as a rookie. -- MuenchMore from Jordan Raanan: Analysis of every Giants pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Maason Smith","year":2024,"height":77,"weight":306,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Smith has outstanding length and versatile core strength to anchor one-on-one between the tackles and set the edge. He presses blockers off his frame and flashes the ability to shed in time to make the play as a run-defender. Smith demonstrates an effective arm-over move and good power rushing the passer. He suffered a season-ending knee injury in the 2022 season opener, and he didn't look as explosive in 2023 -- but he could turn into a steal if he regains the explosiveness he showed on his 2021 tape. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Marcus Spears div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Watch Smith play and you'll see flashes of Chris Jones in his size, quickness and use of length. The Jaguars' third-biggest need on my list was for a defensive tackle, and after drafting a receiver in Round 1 this was arguably one of the team's must-gets on Day 2 of the draft. Smith's potential is the highest of any defensive tackle in the entire class. He'll learn from Arik Armstead and likely play next to him, giving Jacksonville their own version of what the 49ers had with Armstead and DeForest Buckner in the past. -- MillerMore from Mike DiRocco: Analysis of every Jaguars pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kris Jenkins","year":2024,"height":75,"weight":299,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Jenkins was a two-year starter and is the son of four-time All-Pro defensive tackle Kris Jenkins. He has the size and strength to set the edge when he lines up on the outside and anchor one-on-one between the tackles. He is long with the upper-body strength to press blockers off his frame and disengage in time to make the play. Jenkins had only four career sacks at Michigan but has the quickness and length to develop into an effective interior pass-rusher at the NFL level. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Christian Barmore div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Jenkins is a good pick from a value and need standpoint. The Bengals signed Sheldon Rankins, but they ranked 26th in rushing yards allowed per game last season (126 yards) and lost D.J. Reader in free agency. Jenkins grades out as a Day 1 starter. -- MuenchMore from Ben Baby: Analysis of every Bengals pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Mike Sainristil","year":2024,"height":69,"weight":182,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Sainristil's frame and length will likely prevent him from developing into a starter on the outside -- but the nickel prospect has one of the highest floors in this draft class. His balance, instincts and quickness jump out and the testing backs up what he shows on tape. He's smooth turning and running in press. Sainristil is a playmaker who started nine games at receiver before moving to corner in 2022. He tied for second in the FBS with six interceptions in 2023 -- and he returned two of those for touchdowns. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Kenny Moore II div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"A missing piece of the defense for new head coach Dan Quinn was the nickel cornerback position. Sainristil is the best in the class at locking up receivers from the slot. His physicality, toughness, playmaking ability and instincts will make him a favorite of the coaching staff in a hurry. Sainristil might lack great size, but his ability to diagnose the play and find a way to create opportunities on the ball was consistent for the Michigan defense. The Commanders get a potential star here. -- MillerMore from John Keim: Analysis of every Commanders pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Zach Frazier","year":2024,"height":75,"weight":313,"college":"West Virginia","college_abbrivation":"WVU","pre_draft":"Frazier is a four-year starter and three-time team captain who played center and guard at West Virginia. He was a four-time heavyweight wrestling champion in high school, and he's tough to beat once he locks onto defenders with his big hands. He has the quickness to reach and seal defenders on zone runs. Frazier has a nasty disposition and good finishing power. He gets set quickly, has a strong punch and anchors well in pass protection. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Creed Humphrey div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"The Steelers released two-year starter Mason Cole, and Frazier grades out as an upgrade over valuable backup Nate Herbig. Frazier gives Pittsburgh a physical tone-setter to solidify the interior offensive line. -- MuenchMore from Brooke Pryor: Analysis of every Steelers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Adonai Mitchell","year":2024,"height":74,"weight":205,"college":"Texas","college_abbrivation":"TEX","pre_draft":"Mitchell is a Georgia transfer who explodes off the line, runs a 4.34-second 40-yard dash and tracks the deep ball well. He's smooth transitioning upfield and a threat to pull away from pursuit after the catch. He elevates well and has excellent body control, and he flashes as a route runner, with the potential to get even better in that area. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: George Pickens div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"My No. 18 overall player comes off the board and he joins an offense that's tailor-made for his talents as a vertical threat. Mitchell will line up opposite Michael PIttman Jr. and with Josh Downs in the slot and use his speed and frame to take the top off the defense. The Colts wanted to add speed at receiver in this offseason, and now they do that with one of the best value picks in the entire draft. -- MillerMore from Stephen Holder: Analysis of every Colts pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ben Sinnott","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":250,"college":"Kansas State","college_abbrivation":"KSU","pre_draft":"Sinnott is versatile player who lines up at tight end, fullback, in the slot and out wide. He's an instinctive open-field runner who breaks some tackles after the catch. He rushed for a touchdown in 2020 and appears capable of developing into an effective short-yardage runner at fullback. He's fast enough to make some plays downfield, too. Sinnott has the frame to box out defenders and provide the quarterback with a big target working against zone looks. He fights the ball at times as a pass-catcher but also shows the ability to pluck it out of the air -- and he doesn't drop many passes. Sinnott also gets into positon and walls off defenders as a lead blocker and in space. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Logan Thomas retired, and free agent signing Zach Ertz is 33 years old. This is a little early for Sinnott, who was the fourth tight end on my board and had a third-round grade, but he has the traits to make early contributions as a receiver. -- MuenchMore from John Keim: Analysis of every Commanders pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Michael Hall Jr.","year":2024,"height":75,"weight":290,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Hall didn't run at the combine but reportedly had an outstanding pro day workout. He is explosive on tape. He has the active hands to slip blocks and the first-step quickness to get into the backfield. He has the low center of gravity and core strength to anchor one-on-one. Hall had only six sacks over the past two seasons, but he has the traits to get to the quarterback in the NFL. He flashes violent hands, and he changes directions and closes down well. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The best first-step quickness at defensive tackle in the class belongs to Hall. The Browns' top overall need in this draft was a 3-technique pass-rusher to play next to Myles Garrett. Now they get a fast, sudden penetrator in Hall. He has the talent to push veterans Shelby Harris and Maurice Hurst II for very early playing time and the potential to be a Week 1 starter. My No. 53 overall player, Hall's value at pick No. 54 is ideal. -- Matt MillerMore from Daniel Oyefusi: Analysis of every Browns pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Patrick Paul","year":2024,"height":80,"weight":331,"college":"Houston","college_abbrivation":"HOU","pre_draft":"Paul started 44 games at left tackle and has the traits that offensive line coaches covet. He had the second-longest arms at the combine (regardless of position) and his 30 reps of 225 pounds on the bench tied for fourth among offensive linemen who benched. His 10-yard split, 40 time and three-cone time were all good for his size. Paul is smooth getting set and his long arms make it tough for speed rushers to turn the corner. He is quick, has the frame to cover up defenders in the run game and is effective combo blocking to the second level. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Terron Armstead has had problems staying healthy, so this pick makes sense from a need standpoint. Paul has intriguing tools, but he's a developmental prospect, making him a reach at this point in the draft. -- MuenchMore from Marcel Louis-Jacques: Analysis of every Dolphins pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Marshawn Kneeland","year":2024,"height":75,"weight":267,"college":"Western Michigan","college_abbrivation":"WMU","pre_draft":"Kneeland has the long arms to take on blockers and the explosive strength to set the edge when teams run at him. He flashes the ability to slip blocks, chases with good effort, runs well for his size and wraps up. Kneeland is a powerful pass-rusher who shoots his hands and drives blockers. He's more of a threat to get to the quarterback than stats would suggest, and he has good upside. He tested well at the combine, moves well laterally and flashes an effective inside move. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Tuli Tuipulotu div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Defensive end didn't rank as a high need for the Cowboys on paper, but they are entering a season in which we'll see star rusher Micah Parsons need a new contract. Kneeland isn't Parsons, but perhaps the Cowboys are thinking long-term about the position, especially as DeMarcus Lawrence turns 33 years old. Kneeland ranked No. 48 on my board, making this a fair value, but it was far from one of the team's top needs. -- MillerMore from Todd Archer: Analysis of every Cowboys pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chris Braswell","year":2024,"height":75,"weight":251,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Braswell started only two games at Alabama but had a career-high 8.5 sacks and forced three fumbles in 2023. He has the explosive power, active hands, closing burst and motor to make immediate contributions and continue to develop as a pass-rusher. He's on the lighter side with average length, but Braswell can set the edge against the run when he plays with good pad level and flashes the ability to disengage in time to make plays. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Harold Landry III div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"The Buccaneers ranked 24th in pressure percentage and 15th in sack percentage, despite having the third-highest blitz percentage last season, according to ESPN Stats & Info, so they need players who can get after the quarterback. Braswell is a perfect fit at outside linebacker in Tampa's base three-man fronts and he has the traits to quickly develop into an effective edge rusher. -- MuenchMore from Jenna Laine: Analysis of every Buccaneers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Javon Bullard","year":2024,"height":71,"weight":198,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Bullard is a versatile safety with outstanding closing burst breaking on passes thrown in front of him, and he takes good angles undercutting routes. He's a big hitter with the range and instincts to cover a deep half. He's competitive matching up with slot receivers and tight ends, tracking the ball well with good hand-eye coordination. And Bullard flashes the ability to high-point the ball. He's also an aggressive run-defender who closes well and shows good stopping power. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Brandon Jones div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"After addressing the offensive line and linebacker, safety ranked as the Packers' top remaining need. Bullard is a physical safety who can play in the slot or on the back end of the secondary and will bring the heat as a tackler. Newcomer Xavier McKinney has one safety spot on lockdown, but Bullard's ability in the nickel or even as a split-safety should make him an early starter in Green Bay after the Packers lost Darnell Savage in free agency. This should boost a defense that had just seven interceptions in all of 2023. -- MillerMore from Rob Demovsky: Analysis of every Packers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Blake Fisher","year":2024,"height":78,"weight":310,"college":"Notre Dame","college_abbrivation":"ND","pre_draft":"Fisher started 26 games at right tackle and one game at left tackle at Notre Dame. He gets a good initial pop and flashes the ability to move defenders off the ball in the run game. He has the length and the change of direction to develop into a reliable pass-blocker at the NFL level. Fisher can give up too much ground initially, but he did a better job of working his hands inside, digging in and recovering last season. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Tytus Howard missed 10 games with two different injuries last season. With Fisher at right tackle and Laremy Tunsil at left tackle, Howard can move to left guard where he fits best and solidfy the offensive line. The Texans are now in a better position to protect their franchise quarterback C.J. Stroud. -- MuenchMore from DJ Bien-Aime: Analysis of every Texans pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cole Bishop","year":2024,"height":74,"weight":206,"college":"Utah","college_abbrivation":"UTAH","pre_draft":"Bishop is an interchangeable and versatile safety with good size and speed. He closes well and limits production after the catch when breaking on passes. He can turn and run with tight ends and bigger receivers, too. Bishop also gets to depth and reads the quarterback in underneath zone. Plus, he had three sacks in 2023 and has the burst to get to the quarterback when he blitzes. He's a rangy run-defender with good stopping power. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"With the age and health of safeties Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer leading to a reset at safety in Buffalo this offseason, it was time to add youth to the mix. Bishop, my No. 59 overall player, has starting strong safety traits out of the gate. He's an elite tackler who lives near the line of scrimmage but has the speed to make a difference in coverage. Don't be surprised if he and Taylor Rapp aren't the starting Week 1 duo in the backend of the secondary. -- Matt MillerMore from Alaina Getzenberg: Analysis of every Bills pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ennis Rakestraw Jr.","year":2024,"height":71,"weight":183,"college":"Missouri","college_abbrivation":"MIZ","pre_draft":"Rakestraw has the length and start-stop ability to smother receivers underneath. He mirrors the receiver's release and is smooth turning and running. He is instinctive, reading the receiver and matching routes in man coverage. And Rakestraw sorts out routes, splits high-low route combinations and tracks the ball well in zone looks. He's a tough run-defender who fights off blocks, tackles well and flashes good stopping power. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Tre'Davious White div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Detroit ranked 27th in passing yards allowed per game (247.4) last season. General manager Brad Holmes is doing an outstanding job of addressing one of the Lions' most pressing needs by getting two starting corners with his first two picks. Selecting Terrion Arnold at No. 24 is a steal and I feel the same about getting Rakestraw Jr. this late in the second.  -- MuenchMore from Eric Woodyard: Analysis of every Lions pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Roger Rosengarten","year":2024,"height":77,"weight":308,"college":"Washington","college_abbrivation":"WASH","pre_draft":"Rosengarten is a two-year starter with the lateral quickness to handle speed off the edge and mirror inside moves. He has shorter arms for an offensive tackle and can give ground or get stood up when defenders get into his frame, but he helps mask his lack of length by knocking defenders' hands down. Rosengarten walls off defensive linemen, reaches linebackers when he releases up to the second level and covers ground quickly when he pulls in the running game. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Ravens are sitting at the end of Round 2 with a major need at offensive guard and a potential need at right tackle. They find a plug-and-play starter in Rosengarten. He could play that interior lineman spot at guard but also has the experience and pedigree to be a quality starting tackle. The Ravens selected Daniel Faalele in the fourth round last year, but Rosengarten has a higher ceiling as a prospect and could unseat him in the starting lineup. -- Matt MillerMore from Jamison Hensley: Analysis of every Ravens pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kingsley Suamataia","year":2024,"height":77,"weight":326,"college":"BYU","college_abbrivation":"BYU","pre_draft":"Suamataia's tape is inconsistent, but the flashes and ceiling are impressive. He's quick and long enough to take the edge way from speed rushers. He flashes a powerful punch on tape, and he has big hands, moves well for his size and is tough to beat once he locks on. Suamataia has the size and range to cover up defenders in the run game, too. He can line up on either side and grades out as a No. 3 swing tackle with the potential to develop into a starter early in his career. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Tytus Howard div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Donovan Smith is a free agent and 2023 third-round pick Wanya Morris may not be the answer at left tackle. Suamataia was the best available tackle and he has the talent to develop into a starting tackle capable of protecting Patrick Mahomes' blindside. -- MuenchMore from Adam Teicher: Analysis of every Chiefs pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Renardo Green","year":2024,"height":72,"weight":186,"college":"Florida State","college_abbrivation":"FSU","pre_draft":"Green is an instinctive corner who mirrors the release, reads the receiver and shadows well in press coverage. He quickly sorts out route combinations, effectively passes off receivers and tracks the ball well in zone looks. Green intercepted one pass in 52 career games, so he's not a ball hawk or playmaker but he's competitive at the catch point. He makes it difficult for receivers to secure the ball -- he led the ACC with 13 pass breakups in 2023. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The 49ers had legitimate needs for a third cornerback, which could allow Deommodore Lenoir to stick at one position as either an outside or slot cornerback. The selection of Green should find Lenoir playing purely on the edge in 2024. A feisty man coverage cornerback with great short-area quickness, Green's instincts and ability to identify routes are what San Francisco has been missing at slot cornerback. That said, he was ranked No. 104 on my board, so this feels like a reach based on value. The need is there, but there were better slot corners left on my board. -- Matt MillerMore from Nick Wagoner: Analysis of every 49ers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Malachi Corley","year":2024,"height":71,"weight":207,"college":"Western Kentucky","college_abbrivation":"WKU","pre_draft":"Corley led the nation in yards after catch over the past two seasons (1,674), and he's at his best with the ball in his hands. He's explosive, powerful and instinctive, and he can make defenders miss. Defenses have to respect the possibility of him getting the ball when he motions into the backfield. Corley has the speed to threaten vertically when he gets a clean release, too. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"General manager Joe Douglas signed receiver Mike Williams to start opposite the uber talented Garrett Wilson, but Williams is coming off a torn ACL and a Jets' team built to win now needed insurance. Douglas bolsters depth and gives QB Aaron Rodgers another target by taking Corley here. -- MuenchMore from Rich Cimini: Analysis of every Jets pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Trey Benson","year":2024,"height":72,"weight":216,"college":"Florida State","college_abbrivation":"FSU","pre_draft":"Benson is one of three backs to run a sub-4.4 in the 40-yard dash at the combine (4.39), and that time confirms what he shows on tape. His burst through the hole is impressive, and he showed better patience between the tackles in 2023 than he did in 2022. He is smooth accelerating around the corner as a perimeter runner and has the extra gear to pull away from pursuit. Benson has the contact balance and core strength to break tackles in space, too. He flashes soft hands and is a threat after the catch. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Starting running back James Conner will be 29 next season after rushing for over 1,000 yards for the first time in his career in 2023. Benson is an accomplished and talented runner and receiver, giving Arizona a boost out of the backfield after Conner had just 165 yards receiving on 27 catches in his breakout season. Every NFL team has a running back by committee approach these days, it seems, and Benson is ready to share the load while improving the Cardinals' pass game. -- Matt MillerMore from Josh Weinfuss: Analysis of every Cardinals pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Brandon Coleman","year":2024,"height":78,"weight":320,"college":"TCU","college_abbrivation":"TCU","pre_draft":"Coleman is a versatile offensive lineman who started games at left tackle and both guard spots. He is inconsistent, but he tested well at the combine and those results reflect what he shows on tape. He is quick and smooth getting set, and he has long arms. He changes directions well and is tough to shake when he wins with his hands. He has the lateral quickness and range to excel in zone-heavy schemes. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Washington released Charles Leno Jr., and 32-year-old Cornelius Lucas is listed as the starter at left tackle so left tackle depth is a need. Coleman is a good player who can play outside, but I think he fits best on the inside at guard. -- MuenchMore from John Keim: Analysis of every Commanders pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Caedan Wallace","year":2024,"height":77,"weight":314,"college":"Penn State","college_abbrivation":"PSU","pre_draft":"Wallace is smooth getting set and times his punch well in pass protection. He started 40 games at right tackle, and that experience shows in his ability to anticipate inside moves and quickly pick up line stunts. He also gets into position, latches on with his big hands and maintains a wide base in the run game. Wallace takes sound angles and has the frame to cover defenders climbing to the second level. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"After addressing quarterback and wide receiver in the first two rounds, it was time to get serious about improving the offensive line. Wallace was a four-year starter at tackle, but many NFL scouts believe his best position in the pros might be at guard. Ranked No. 115 on my board, the value is off for New England, but a run on tackles to end the second round meant a bit of a reach was in order to get a starting-caliber player at a huge position of need. -- Matt MillerMore from Mike Reiss: Analysis of every Patriots pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Junior Colson","year":2024,"height":74,"weight":238,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Colson started 36 games at Michigan and led the team in tackles in each of the past two seasons. He sifts through traffic and flashes the ability to shoot gaps. He has a strong punch and the length to keep blockers off his frame. Colson takes sound angles, chases with good effort and is a reliable tackler. He also gets to depth, reads the quarterback and limits production after the catch in coverage. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Nick Bolton div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"New head coach Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers finally draft a Michigan player. Colson is an outstanding value at this pick in the draft and he fills a need as Kenneth Murray Jr. and Eric Kendricks both left in free agency. -- MuenchMore from Kris Rhim: Analysis of every Chargers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Andru Phillips","year":2024,"height":71,"weight":190,"college":"Kentucky","college_abbrivation":"UK","pre_draft":"Phillips reads receivers, breaks on the ball quickly and closes in a flash in off-coverage. He's smooth with good balance and body control, and he's fast enough to compete when he has to turn and run with receivers. Phillips plays with an edge and great physicality for his size. He's an aggressive run-defender, he flies up after the catch, and he's a powerful tackler. And although he didn't intercept a pass while he was at Kentucky, he flashes good timing breaking up passes and can locate the ball with his back turned to the line of scrimmage. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"An ascending cornerback who excelled at the 2024 Senior Bowl, Phillips joins fellow rookie Tyler Nubin for a new-look secondary in New York one year after the team drafted Deonte Banks in the first round. Phillips has proven he can play slot cornerback or split out wide -- with his snap count in college equally split between the two. He's a proven zone coverage corner coming out of the Kentucky defense and fits the mold of new defensive coordinator Shane Bowen's scheme. -- Matt MillerMore from Jordan Raanan: Analysis of every Giants pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Isaiah Adams","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":315,"college":"Illinois","college_abbrivation":"ILL","pre_draft":"Adams started 14 games at left guard, 10 at right tackle and one at left tackle over the past two seasons. He gets into position and washes defenders down the line in the run game. He's smooth getting set, and he works his hands inside in pass protection. He has shorter arms for an offensive tackle but has the length and body to develop into an effective pass-blocker at guard. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Arizona released D.J. Humphries and signed Jonah Williams to start opposite Paris Johnson Jr. at tackle. Adams likely competes for snaps at left guard which is a need, but he is a reach at this point in the draft. -- MuenchMore from Josh Weinfuss: Analysis of every Cardinals pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Trevin Wallace","year":2024,"height":73,"weight":237,"college":"Kentucky","college_abbrivation":"UK","pre_draft":"Wallace tied for the fourth-fastest 40-yard dash time out of the linebackers at the combine (4.51), and he flashes that speed on tape, where he closes well in pursuit and chasing the quarterback. He shows the ability to read the QB and pluck the ball out of the air in underneath coverage, too. Wallace can stay in phase turning and running with tight ends, and he is strong enough to hold his ground when teams run at him. He has good length, he wraps up and he drags ball carriers to the ground. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"After promoting former linebacker Dan Morgan to the role of general manager, we should have expected the Panthers to add a linebacker early in the draft, despite the team adding Josey Jewell in free agency. Wallace has the speed and agility to run sideline-to-sideline and make plays in the run and pass game. Given his playmaking traits, Wallace is a likely weakside linebacker who can also stack inside when the Panthers are in a base 3-4 defense on first down. -- Matt MillerMore from David Newton: Analysis of every Panthers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cooper Beebe","year":2024,"height":75,"weight":322,"college":"Kansas State","college_abbrivation":"KSU","pre_draft":"Beebe was a four-year starter who played guard and tackle at Kansas State. He plays with good body control, has a wide frame and mirrors well in pass protection. He's big and strong enough to anchor, too. Beebe is quick to recognize line stunts and blitzes, and he gets good initial pop and flashes the ability to move defenders in the run game. And he gets good push and tracks linebackers combo-blocking to the second level. He washes defenders down the line and has the range to reach second-level assignments. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Steve Avila div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Beebe is a good value at this point in the draft. He'll likely move to center and compete for the starting job, but he can provide quality all along the offensive line.  -- MuenchMore from Todd Archer: Analysis of every Cowboys pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Bralen Trice","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":245,"college":"Washington","college_abbrivation":"WASH","pre_draft":"Trice anchors well and sets a hard edge against the run. He shoots his hands, locks out and quickly discards tight ends. He pursues with good effort, and he's at his best shooting his hands and driving offensive tackles rushing the passer. He flashes effective arm over and swipe to dip-and-rip moves, too. Trice is relentless. He doesn't gear down when he gets doubled and/or held. His combine workout raises eyebrows, though. He is listed at 274 pounds on the school's site, and that weight appears to be more accurate based on the tape -- but he weighed in at 245 pounds in Indianapolis, and his arms were shorter than expected. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Sam Hubbard div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Before the first round began, many of us thought the Falcons might draft a pass-rusher at No. 8 overall. That didn't happen as they drafted quarterback Michael Penix Jr. instead, but they got a quality starting-caliber defensive end in Round 3. Trice won't wow with testing, but his production and motor are relentless. In Atlanta, he'll have early starting opportunities in new coach Raheem Morris' scheme. -- MillerMore from Marc Raimondi: Analysis of every Falcons pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kiran Amegadjie","year":2024,"height":77,"weight":323,"college":"Yale","college_abbrivation":"YALE","pre_draft":"Amegadje is a three-year starter who moved from right guard to left tackle in 2022, and he grades out as a versatile reserve with the traits to develop into a starter at guard if not tackle. His outstanding length and wide frame make it tough to get around him in pass protection. A season-ending quad injury prevented him from testing at the combine, but he moves well on tape. Amegadje gets off the ball and flashes the ability to move defenders in the run game. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Bears have two good bookends at tackle in Darnell Wright and Braxton Jones, but Jones missed six games last season and they needed to address the guard position. Amegadjie has the potential to develop into a starter at guard and can provide depth at tackle. -- MuenchMore from Courtney Cronin: Analysis of every Bears pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jonah Elliss","year":2024,"height":74,"weight":248,"college":"Utah","college_abbrivation":"UTAH","pre_draft":"Elliss' father is former Utah All-America defensive tackle Luther Elliss who played in the NFL for 10 seasons and is Utah's defensive tackles coach -- so it makes sense that he is an effective hand fighter with a good motor. He is a technical pass-rusher who makes it tough for blockers to lock on, and he had 12 sacks in 10 games in 2023. Jonah is an effective counterpuncher and rarely stays blocked when he doesn't win with his first move. He's a disruptive run-defender who slips blocks. He can kick inside to rush the passer and also drop into underneath coverage. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"One of the Broncos' key needs heading into the draft was for an outside linebacker in the team's 3-4 scheme. The pass rush needed an upgrade. Elliss profiles perfectly for a stand-up rusher role and has the tools to make an immediate impact as a rotational backer with the upside to develop into a starter. He'll work with Jonathon Cooper and Baron Browning to give the Broncos more assets in a division that features Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert at quarterback. -- Matt MillerMore from Jeff Legwold: Analysis of every Broncos pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Delmar Glaze","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":315,"college":"Maryland","college_abbrivation":"MD","pre_draft":"Glaze started 16 games at left tackle and 16 games at right tackle at Maryland. He has the length and kick step to take the edge away from speed rushers when his technique is sound. He has the powerful punch to knock pass-rushers off balance in pass protection and jolt linebackers when he climbs to the second level. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor left in free agency and the Raiders need a tackle to compete with Thayer Munford Jr. for the starting job there. Left tackle Kolton White also missed time last season. Glaze can play both left and right, but he is a reach at this point in the draft. -- MuenchMore from Paul Gutierrez: Analysis of every Raiders pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Calen Bullock","year":2024,"height":74,"weight":188,"college":"USC","college_abbrivation":"USC","pre_draft":"Bullock is a safety with the range and length to play center field. He closes well, breaking on balls in off coverage. Matching up with tight ends, he is competitive. Bullock, a playmaker who flashes the ability to pluck the ball out of the air, picked off five passes in 2022. He's competitive at the catch point. While his angles are inconsistent and he misses tackles, he is an aggressive run-defender who flashes good stopping power for a leaner safety. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"My top safety in the draft comes off the board at pick No. 78 overall. Ranked No. 55 on my final big board, Bullock is a ball hawk from the center of the field. The Texans are committed to improving the secondary after drafting Kamari Lassiter in Round 2, and Bullock should slot in as the team's starting free safety. That move would allow Jimmie Ward to play where he's the best -- in the nickel -- giving the Texans a potentially dangerous starting five in the defensive backfield. -- Matt MillerMore from DJ Bien-Aime: Analysis of every Texans pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Matt Goncalves","year":2024,"height":78,"weight":327,"college":"Pittsburgh","college_abbrivation":"PITT","pre_draft":"Goncalves started 11 games at left tackle and 13 games at right tackle in college. He plays with a nasty disposition and gets good push in the run game, flashing the ability to clear out linebackers when climbing to the second level. He is smooth getting set and times his punch well in pass protection. Goncalves holds his ground well, plays with good body control, doesn't panic and fights to recover when he gets caught out of position. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Colts drafted the best available tackle on my board and a player that can play both the right and left side. He improves their depth which is important considering Braden Smith missed seven games last season. Goncalves could also play guard. -- MuenchMore from Stephen Holder: Analysis of every Colts pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jermaine Burton","year":2024,"height":72,"weight":196,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Burton possesses easy speed and smoothly accelerates off the line. He's a threat to get behind the coverage on vertical routes and pull away after the catch. He led the SEC -- and ranked sixth in the FBS -- in yards per catch in 2023. Burton has big hands to pluck the ball out of the air, the body control to adjust to passes thrown behind him and he doesn't drop many balls. Burton also has the traits to develop as a route runner, as he flashes the ability to stick his foot in the ground and explode out of breaks. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The future at wide receiver in Cincinnati is very uncertain with Tyler Boyd an unsigned free agent and Tee Higgins expected to play under the franchise tag for the '24 season. Burton had starter-level tape at Alabama after transferring from Georgia after the 2021 season. With Cincinnati desperate for a No. 3 receiver and potentially needing a starter to replace Higgins in a year, receiver was a must-get before the starting talent was off the board. -- Matt MillerMore from Ben Baby: Analysis of every Bengals pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Christian Haynes","year":2024,"height":75,"weight":317,"college":"UConn","college_abbrivation":"CONN","pre_draft":"Haynes is a four-year starter with good size and range. He is tough, relentless and gets under defenders' skin. He displaces defenders against the run and walls off backside defenders. Haynes is smooth climbing to the second level making him a good fit for zone-heavy schemes. He gets some push and tracks linebackers well on combo blocks. Haynes is also quick, has good length and can mirror in pass protection. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Seattle signed veteran guard Laken Tomlinson, but still needed to address the interior offensive line and here the Seahawks get a potential starter. Haynes is the top pure guard on my board and he grades out as a rookie starter. -- MuenchMore from Brady Henderson: Analysis of every Seahawks pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tip Reiman","year":2024,"height":77,"weight":271,"college":"Illinois","college_abbrivation":"ILL","pre_draft":"Reiman, a former walk-on, caught just 19 passes last season, but he flashes on tape and proved he has the traits to develop into a productive receiver with an outstanding workout at the combine. He tied for the quickest 10-yard split, had the third-fastest three-cone time and had the fourth-fastest short shuttle out of the tight ends in Indianapolis. He also ran the sixth-fastest 40-yard dash. Reiman has big hands and can pluck the ball out of the air. He has the frame to box out defenders and the body control to adjust to passes thrown behind him. He has the size to wall off defenders in space and the frame to develop into an effective inline blocker. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Reiman stole the show at the combine with his hands and his blocking ability. As the Cardinals build an offense around what offensive coordinator Drew Petzing wants and needs in a post-Kliff Kingsbury era, finding a tight end who can play in-line and kick out defensive ends and linebackers in the run game is a must-have. Reiman will do that while showing the agility, power and flashing the speed to be a quality \"Y\" tight end with last year's star rookie Trey McBride working as an \"F\". -- Matt MillerMore from Josh Weinfuss: Analysis of every Cardinals pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Blake Corum","year":2024,"height":68,"weight":205,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Corum is a smaller back with average top-end speed, but his tape and production are impressive. He's patient, tough to track behind blockers and accelerates quickly when he gets a crease of space. He's a relentless competitor with a low center of gravity and excellent core strength. Corum keeps his feet going and bounces off defenders trying to bring him down. He led the FBS and set Michigan's single season record with 27 rushing touchdowns in 2023. He's a reliable checkdown option in the pass game who flashes after the catch, and he's competitive in pass protection. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Devonta Freeman div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Kyren Williams is coming off a breakout year but he has missed 12 games over the past two seasons -- and the Rams don't have great depth behind him. Corum gives them a talented one-two punch and insurance if Wiliams misses time. -- MuenchMore from Sarah Barshop: Analysis of every Rams pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Roman Wilson","year":2024,"height":71,"weight":185,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Wilson ran a 4.39-second 40-yard dash at the combine, and he has the extra gear to run away from coverage on crossers. He pulls away from defenders after the catch and can be a threat on vertical routes. He flashes as a route runner and has the traits to keep developing. He has good hand-eye coordination and plucks the ball out of the air. Wilson is a smaller receiver with short arms, but he has the ability to come down with contested catches. His first-quarter touchdown catch in the game against Nebraska in 2023 is an excellent example. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Santana Moss div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"The offseason saw multiple moves at wide receiver, with Diontae Johnson traded to the Panthers and veterans Van Jefferson and Quez Watkins signed as free agents. It's fair to say the team needed a running mate for George Pickens for new quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. Roman Wilson will line up in the slot, where he has devastating quickness, but he can also make a rookie impact as a punt returner. His toughness and quickness will be loved in Pittsburgh. -- MillerMore from Brooke Pryor: Analysis of every Steelers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Zak Zinter","year":2024,"height":78,"weight":309,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Zinter's a bully in the run game. He's strong enough to move defenders off the ball, blocks to the echo of the whistle and throws defenders to the ground. He gets good initial push and tracks linebackers well combined with blocking up to the second level. Zinter doesn't appear to have great change of direction, but he wins with his footwork, hands, length and ability to anchor in pass protection. He broke his tibia and fibula against Ohio State, but he will reportedly be ready for training camp. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Cleveland improves its depth up front and adds a fighter who is at his best run-blocking. However, guard doesn't appear to be a pressing need for the Browns and Zinter is a little bit of a reach here. -- MuenchMore from Daniel Oyefusi: Analysis of every Browns pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dominick Puni","year":2024,"height":77,"weight":313,"college":"Kansas","college_abbrivation":"KU","pre_draft":"In addition to starting games at both tackle spots and left guard in college, Puni took some snaps at center at the Senior Bowl. He grades out as a versatile reserve with the potential to develop into a starter at guard or center. He's tough to beat when he gets his hands inside in pass protection and did a good job of staying in front when he lined up at guard and center at the Senior Bowl. Puni latches on and has the frame to wall off defenders in the run game. He redirects defenders on zone runs. He has the powerful punch to stand up defenders and knock defenders off balance. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The No. 76 overall player on my board, Puni is a plug-and-play starter at guard who had experience at tackle in college. The 49ers' right side of the offensive line has been an issue with no notable long-term answers at any position from center to right tackle. Puni should get every chance to be the team's Week 1 starting right guard but could even get looks at right tackle if the team likes his transition there. -- Matt MillerMore from Nick Wagoner: Analysis of every 49ers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Marist Liufau","year":2024,"height":74,"weight":234,"college":"Notre Dame","college_abbrivation":"ND","pre_draft":"Liufau has excellent length, and he runs well and chases with great effort. He has the ability to shoot his hands and keep blockers off his frame as he pursues. He has good stopping power. He gets to depth and shows good range dropping into underneath coverage. Liufau has the traits to match up with tight ends. He has active hands, which he shows when he's slipping blocks rushing the passer. He had three sacks last season. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Dallas signed Eric Kendricks to help replace Leighton Vander Esch, but Kendricks is 32 years old -- so he's not the long term answer. The Cowboys need to be better against the run and Liufau has the frame and length to develop into an effective run-stopper. -- MuenchMore from Todd Archer: Analysis of every Cowboys pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"MarShawn Lloyd","year":2024,"height":69,"weight":220,"college":"USC","college_abbrivation":"USC","pre_draft":"Lloyd explodes through the hole, accelerates around the corner and rips off chunk runs when he gets a seam. He has the foot speed to sift through traffic between the tackles, bounce outside and make defenders miss. Lloyd averaged 7.1 yards per carry last season. He's a compact back with good size and a low center of gravity. He uses his speed to make plays down the seam as a receiver out of the backfield and flashes after the catch. With his size and strength, he could develop into an effective pass-blocker. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Green Bay saw Aaron Jones leave in free agency after the team signed Josh Jacobs at running back. That leaves veteran AJ Dillon in the backup role, but his contract is set to expire after the 2024 season. Lloyd is the type of powerful, patient runner (much like Jacobs) who is an ideal fit for the Packers' zone run scheme. He's also a dangerous pass-catcher out of the backfield and gives Green Bay another option in that role replacing Jones. -- Matt MillerMore from Rob Demovsky: Analysis of every Packers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tykee Smith","year":2024,"height":70,"weight":202,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Smith has the instincts, burst and balance to stay in phase with slot receivers and tight ends. He takes excellent angles undercutting routes, he flashes the ability to pluck the ball out of the air and he picked off four passes in 2023. Smith is an aggressive run-defender who wraps and flashes good stopping power. He primarily played near the line of scrimmage at Georgia and grades out as a nickel safety who contributes on special teams early in his career. However, he has the length and speed to play over the top and the potential to develop into a starter in time. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Tampa Bay signed Jordan Whitehead to a two-year deal, and he should start opposite Antoine Winfield Jr. Smith has the skill set to excel in the nickel role early on in his career and develop into a starter at safety in time, though. -- MuenchMore from Jenna Laine: Analysis of every Buccaneers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Elijah Jones","year":2024,"height":74,"weight":185,"college":"Boston College","college_abbrivation":"BC","pre_draft":"Jones is a three-year starter who had five interceptions in nine games in 2023. He tracks the ball well in off-coverage and flashes the ability to get his head turned in time to locate the ball in press coverage. He also shows good timing and technique in breaking up passes. Jones is competitive in 50-50 situations and can rip the ball out of receivers' hands. No one jumped higher than him at the combine where he tied three other players for the highest vertical jump (42.5 inches). He has the length, frame and enough speed to compete in press. He reads the receiver and then gets his eyes on the quarterback, breaking on passes in zone and off looks. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Already we've seen Arizona draft CB Max Melton and trade for Sean Murphy-Bunting to completely renovate the corner position. Jones, with his excellent ball production and length, will allow Murphy-Bunting to play on the inside with Melton and Jones locking down on the outside. Jones' ability to dominate at the catch point and with the speed to run in-phase makes him a solid value at this stage of the draft. He ranked No. 116 on my board, but after watching corners go fast and furious on night two, the Cardinals get one of the best remaining players. -- Matt MillerMore from Josh Weinfuss: Analysis of every Cardinals pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ty'Ron Hopper","year":2024,"height":74,"weight":231,"college":"Missouri","college_abbrivation":"MIZ","pre_draft":"Hopper is a lighter inside linebacker and is at his best playing downhill between the tackles. He has the burst to shoot into gaps and disrupt plays in the backfield. He chases with good effort and has the range to make plays outside the tackle box. Hopper gets to depth and reads the quarterback when he drops to hook or curl. He also is competitive matching up with tight ends and is -- for the most part -- an effective wrap-up tackler. In the NFL, he has good special teams upside. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Packers released De'Vondre Campbell and 2022 first-round pick Quay Walker has underwhelmed, so they drafted Edgerrin Cooper in the second round. Clearly, they felt like they had more work to do bringing in Hopper after finishing 28th in rushing yards allowed per game last year. -- MuenchMore from Rob Demovsky: Analysis of every Packers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jalen McMillan","year":2024,"height":73,"weight":197,"college":"Washington","college_abbrivation":"WASH","pre_draft":"McMillan is an instinctive route runner with the burst and change-of-direction skills to get open quickly. He flashes the ability to make the first defender miss, accelerates well and runs hard after the catch. He's a natural hands catcher with big hands and good length. McMillan is a lean receiver who missed four games and was limited in several others in 2023, but finished third in the Pac-12 in receiving yards in 2022 and has Day 2 tape. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The No. 91 overall player on my board heard his name called at No. 92. That's what we call value. Tampa Bay is set at wide receiver with veterans Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, and Trey Palmer looked great in his rookie season, but finding future starters is still key. McMillan, like Palmer, has really good vertical ability and will stretch the field from the slot for Baker Mayfield. -- Matt MillerMore from Jenna Laine: Analysis of every Buccaneers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Adisa Isaac","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":247,"college":"Penn State","college_abbrivation":"PSU","pre_draft":"Isaac is an explosive edge rusher who flashes an effective dip-and-rip move. He has the active hands, length and burst to continue to improve as a pass-rusher. Isaac moves well for his size, effectively drops into coverage and is a reliable tackler. His quickness and length make it tough for blockers to lock on defending the run. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Boye Mafe div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Odafe Oweh has all kinds of talent but David Ojabo suffered season-ending injuries in each of the past two seasons and Jadaveon Clowney left in free agency. General manager Eric DeCosta did well to re-sign free agent Kyle Van Noy, but the Ravens can't rely on the 33-year-old to have another career year so adding an edge rusher makes sense and Isaac is a good value here. -- MuenchMore from Jamison Hensley: Analysis of every Ravens pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jalyx Hunt","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":252,"college":"Houston Christian","college_abbrivation":"HCU","pre_draft":"Hunt is a versatile defender who plays both off and on the line. He has the first step, length and closing burst to develop into a productive edge rusher early in his NFL career. He flashes as a hand fighter and can push offensive tackles upfield and work inside. Hunt dips his inside shoulder and reduces surface area as a speed rusher. He frequently drops and moves well for his size. And Hunt has the speed and frame to compete with tight ends and backs in coverage. He can slip blocks, make plays in pursuit defending the run and deliver big hits. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Eagles get back to GM Howie Roseman's roots and attack the trenches with Hunt. Philly added Bryce Huff while trading Haason Reddick and will have to think about life after Brandon Graham in the near future. Hunt is in a similar physical mold as Nolan Smith and Josh Sweat but can't boast their levels of production in college despite being a small-school player. This is a developmental pick that could hit big but is low enough of a risk if it doesn't. -- Matt MillerMore from Tim McManus: Analysis of every Eagles pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"DeWayne Carter","year":2024,"height":74,"weight":302,"college":"Duke","college_abbrivation":"DUKE","pre_draft":"Carter is the first three-time team captain in Duke history. He's a versatile pass-rusher with a quick first step, active hands and good closing speed. His stats dipped in 2023 but he had 10 sacks and forced seven fumbles over the previous two seasons. He reads the quarterback and gets his hands up in passing lanes. Carter also flashes the ability to stack, shed and wrap up defending the run. He's versatile, showing the ability to line up anywhere along the defensive line. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"Buffalo signed DeShawn Williams to complement Ed Oliver and DaQuan Jones, but Jones and Williams are both over 30 years old, and the Bills finished 28th in rushing yards allowed per carry (4.6). Carter should work himself into the rotation early on and develop into a starter in time. -- MuenchMore from Alaina Getzenberg: Analysis of every Bills pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jarrian Jones","year":2024,"height":72,"weight":190,"college":"Florida State","college_abbrivation":"FSU","pre_draft":"Jones ran a 4.38 40-yard dash at the combine and you see flashes of that speed on tape. He closes well, breaking on passes thrown in front of him. He's a threat to get to the quarterback when he blitzes and can make plays in the backfield. Jones tracks the ball well and had a team-high three interceptions in 2023. He primarily lined up over the slot in 2023 but has experience playing on the outside. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"There was signficant turnover in the Jaguars' secondary this offseason as starter Darious Williams was released and new starters Ronald Darby and Darnell Savage were signed. A starting cornerback remained a key need, particularly one with the ability to play inside. Jones is aggressive and physical at the line, which benefits him playing in the nickel, but he lacks the skills to be a starting outside cornerback. -- Matt MillerMore from Mike DiRocco: Analysis of every Jaguars pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"McKinnley Jackson","year":2024,"height":74,"weight":326,"college":"Texas A&M","college_abbrivation":"TA&M","pre_draft":"Jackson's tape is up and down, but the flashes of talent are impressive. He's quick for his size, reads the snap well and has strong hands to slip blocks. Jackson is not always as stout as his frame would suggest, but he has the low center of gravity and size to anchor when his technique is sound. He can push the pocket and can be a solid hand fighter while rushing the passer. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"The Bengals are being aggressive in improving the interior defensive line and run defense as they used two of their three Day 2 picks on defensive tackles. Jackson and Kris Jenkins give Cincinnati a talented young tandem with the potential to complement each other well. -- MuenchMore from Ben Baby: Analysis of every Bengals pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Payton Wilson","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":233,"college":"NC State","college_abbrivation":"NCSU","pre_draft":"Wilson is a sideline-to-sideline defender who finished his college career with 402 tackles and ran the fastest 40-yard dash out of all the linebackers at the combine (4.43). He gets to depth, shows good instincts and breaks on the ball well in coverage. And he has the traits to match up with tight ends and backs. Wilson finished his college career with seven interceptions and 20 passes defended. He also finished with a career-high six sacks in 2023, and his burst makes him a threat to get to the quarterback when he rushes. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Leighton Vander Esch div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"A first-rounder on tape, Wilson lasted until late-Round 3 because of his medical history surrounding injuries to his knee. Wilson is a three-down impact linebacker with two years of awesome production at NC State in 2022 and 2023. Pittsburgh added Patrick Queen to man one of the inside linebacker spots, but Wilson's range, pass coverage length and ability as a pass-rusher could get him on the field early as a nickel linebacker. -- MillerMore from Brooke Pryor: Analysis of every Steelers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kamren Kinchens","year":2024,"height":71,"weight":203,"college":"Miami","college_abbrivation":"MIA","pre_draft":"Kinchens reportedly ran faster at his pro day than he did at the combine. He plays faster than his combine 40-time, too, thanks to his ability to read quarterbacks and get an early break on the ball when he plays high. Kinchens is playmaker who has the ability to step in front of receivers and pluck passes out of the air -- he had 11 interceptions over the past two seasons. When he can square up as a tackler, he wraps up and drives through the contact. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Jevon Holland div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}","post_draft":"Jordan Fuller left in free agency and John Johnson III is a free agent. The Rams signed Kamren Curl and needed to add another safety. Kinchens didn't run well at the combine and his 2022 tape is better than his 2023 tape, but he graded out as a starter. -- MuenchMore from Sarah Barshop: Analysis of every Rams pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Luke McCaffrey","year":2024,"height":74,"weight":198,"college":"Rice","college_abbrivation":"RICE","pre_draft":"McCaffrey catches passes in stride and reaches his top-end speed quickly once the ball is in his hands. He can make the first defender miss. He is tough working the middle of the field and is at his best working out of the slot. McCaffrey tracks the deep ball well and has the ability to make tough, over-the-shoulder catches. He has the body control to adjust to back shoulder throws. -- Steve Muench","post_draft":"With Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson on the roster, Washington has two solid targets for rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels but needed a slot target when those two are working the boundaries. McCaffrey has made a clean transition from quarterback to wide receiver and is one of the most sure-handed receivers in the draft class. Don't be surprised if he's the team's WR3 this year, given his toughness and ability to win contested catches. -- Matt MillerMore from John Keim: Analysis of every Commanders pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ja'Tavion Sanders","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":245,"college":"Texas","college_abbrivation":"TEX","pre_draft":"Sanders has the burst to separate from linebackers and the size to win 50-50 balls working against defensive backs. He is a big target who can work against zone-coverage looks. He's a natural hands catcher with big hands and the body control to adjust to passes thrown outside his frame. Sanders makes one-handed grabs and makes plays in traffic. He's quick and can break tackles after the catch. He tracks the ball well and has the speed to make plays down the seam. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Trey McBride div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}More from David Newton: Analysis of every Panthers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Troy Franklin","year":2024,"height":74,"weight":176,"college":"Oregon","college_abbrivation":"ORE","pre_draft":"Franklin set Oregon single-season receiving records for yards, touchdowns and 100-yard games in 2023. He has the extra gear to run by corners when he gets a clean release, and he tracks the deep ball well. Franklin flashes the ability to make the first defender miss, runs hard and is a threat to pull away after the catch. He had some uncharacteristic drops last year and didn't come down with contested catches like he did in 2022, but Franklin has shown the ability to make difficult catches throughout his career. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Diontae Johnson div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}More from Jeff Legwold: Analysis of every Broncos pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Layden Robinson","year":2024,"height":77,"weight":313,"college":"Texas A&M","college_abbrivation":"TA&M","pre_draft":"Robinson is a three-year starter with long arms. He is an aggressive run-blocker who fires off the ball, works his hands inside and drives once in position. He blocks to the whistle, plays with a finisher's mentality and flashes the ability to bury defenders. He has a powerful punch and is tough to shake once he latches on with his big hands in pass protection. -- Steve MuenchMore from Mike Reiss: Analysis of every Patriots pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dadrion Taylor-Demerson","year":2024,"height":71,"weight":195,"college":"Texas Tech","college_abbrivation":"TTU","pre_draft":"Taylor-Demerson reads the quarterback, tracks the ball and closes well when he lines up in single-high and two-high looks. He can shadow slot receivers in underneath man coverage. He is an instinctive playmaker who intercepted 10 passes over the past three seasons and had four picks in 2023. Taylor-Demerson has big hands, good eye-hand coordination and can catch passes thrown outside his frame. He's undersized with short arms, but he's an active run-defender and sound tackler who wraps up. -- Steve MuenchMore from Josh Weinfuss: Analysis of every Cardinals pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Justin Eboigbe","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":297,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"Eboigbe shoots his hands, locks out, holds his ground, locates the ball and gets off blocks in time to make plays. He has excellent size for a defensive end and excels at setting the edge. Eboigbe is quicker than fast, he times the snap well and has a knack for getting into gaps when he plays inside. He flashes strong hands and the ability to drive blockers into the lap of the quarterback as a pass-rusher. He is relentless in pursuit. -- Steve MuenchMore from Kris Rhim: Analysis of every Chargers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cedric Gray","year":2024,"height":74,"weight":234,"college":"North Carolina","college_abbrivation":"UNC","pre_draft":"Gray is a highly productive inside linebacker who led all Power 5 players in tackles (279) over the past two seasons. He's a rangy run-defender with good closing speed, and he has the burst to fill gaps and blow up plays in the backfield before offensive linemen get a chance to square up. Gray reads the quarterback in underneath zone, is competitive matching up in man coverage and flashes above-average ball skills. He had five interceptions and 18 passes defended at North Carolina. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Patrick Queen div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}More from Turron Davenport: Analysis of every Titans pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Theo Johnson","year":2024,"height":78,"weight":259,"college":"Penn State","college_abbrivation":"PSU","pre_draft":"Johnson's statistical production didn't match his talent at Penn State, but he has the traits to be more productive in the NFL. He put on a show at the combine, where he ran the second-fastest 40-yard dash out of the tight ends (4.57). He flashes the ability to make plays down the seam and averaged 16.4 yards per catch in 2022. Johnson is a big target with long arms and big hands to snatch the ball out of the air. He has the frame to cover up defenders in space, too, and he's a competitive in-line blocker -- and can get even better there if he improves his technique. -- Steve MuenchMore from Jordan Raanan: Analysis of every Giants pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Khyree Jackson","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":194,"college":"Oregon","college_abbrivation":"ORE","pre_draft":"Jackson is a tall press corner with the long arms to get his hands on receivers, break up passes and sweep the feet out from under ball carriers. He can run with most receivers, closes well breaking on passes and has burst blitzing off the edge. He's also an aggressive run-defender who flashes the ability to get off blocks and has good stopping power. And Jackson should make an immediate impact in the NFL covering kicks. -- Steve MuenchMore from Kevin Seifert: Analysis of every Vikings pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Brandon Dorlus","year":2024,"height":75,"weight":283,"college":"Oregon","college_abbrivation":"ORE","pre_draft":"Dorlus was a three-year starter who played inside and outside at Oregon. He had only 10 sacks over the past three seasons, but he's an effective pass-rusher who wins with quickness between the tackles and strength off the edge on tape. Dorlus gets his hands up in passing lanes, and his nine passes defended led all Pac-12 defensive linemen in 2023. He's a disruptive interior run-defender with the quick feet and hands to slip blocks and make plays in the backfield. He has the length and size to set the edge against the run. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Denico Autry div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}More from Marc Raimondi: Analysis of every Falcons pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Javon Baker","year":2024,"height":73,"weight":202,"college":"UCF","college_abbrivation":"UCF","pre_draft":"Baker has excellent eye coordination and can pluck the ball out of the air. His top-end speed is average, but he has the frame, vertical and body control to make acrobatic catches and win contested catches downfield. Baker is an instinctive open-field runner, he runs hard and flashes the ability to make the first defender miss after the catch. He has a good feel for how to attack zone looks and leverage defensive backs as a route runner. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Rashee Rice div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}More from Mike Reiss: Analysis of every Patriots pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Evan Williams","year":2024,"height":71,"weight":200,"college":"Oregon","college_abbrivation":"ORE","pre_draft":"Williams is a Fresno State transfer who led the Ducks in tackles in his only season at Oregon. He's an active and aggressive run-defender who flies around and has some pop as a tackler. He can line up deep, over the slot and in the box. Williams closes quickly and tracks the ball well providing help over the top. He's also competitive matching up with tight ends. While he didn't run as well as expected at the combine (and he doesn't move like a centerfielder free safety), his reported 40-yard dash time (4.56) at his pro day is a better reflection of the range he shows on tape. He's quicker than fast with explosive closing burst. -- Steve MuenchMore from Rob Demovsky: Analysis of every Packers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Decamerion Richardson","year":2024,"height":74,"weight":188,"college":"Mississippi State","college_abbrivation":"MSST","pre_draft":"Richardson has the length, frame and speed to compete in press coverage. He had the second-quickest 10-yard split at the combine regardless of positon -- that burst is shown in his ability to recover and break on passes. Richardson reads the quarterback and splits high-low route combinations in zone looks. He's a reliable tackler who led all SEC corners in tackles in each of the past two seasons, and he is an aggressive run-defender who flashes a strong punch and slips blocks. -- Steve MuenchMore from Paul Gutierrez: Analysis of every Raiders pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Devontez Walker","year":2024,"height":74,"weight":193,"college":"North Carolina","college_abbrivation":"UNC","pre_draft":"Walker has dropped some passes on tape, is not a polished route runner and is lean. But he had a strong combine where he recorded the fourth-fastest 40-time, second-best broad jump and fifth-best vertical jump for the receivers. That explosiveness shows up on tape where he has the extra gear to take the top off the coverage when he gets a free release. He has long arms, flashes the ability to make tough catches and looked more comfortable catching the ball in Indianapolis than he did in Mobile at the Senior Bowl. -- Steve MuenchMore from Jamison Hensley: Analysis of every Ravens pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Javon Foster","year":2024,"height":78,"weight":313,"college":"Missouri","college_abbrivation":"MIZ","pre_draft":"Foster started 39 games over the past three seasons, primarily at left tackle, though he started two at right tackle in 2020. He is an aggressive run-blocker with explosive power and gets good initial push in the run game. He has the size to cover up second-level defenders. Foster has excellent length and a powerful punch in pass protection. He is strong enough to hold his ground. -- Steve MuenchMore from Mike DiRocco: Analysis of every Jaguars pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Erick All","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":252,"college":"Iowa","college_abbrivation":"IOWA","pre_draft":"All suffered season-ending injuries each of the past two years, but there's a lot to like about his tape. He runs hard and can make the first defender miss after the catch. He tracks the ball well and has the speed to make plays down the seam. All is smooth getting in and out of breaks as a route runner. He has the ability to make contested catches over the middle. He gets good initial pop as a blocker in the run game. -- Steve MuenchMore from Ben Baby: Analysis of every Bengals pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jordan Jefferson","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":317,"college":"LSU","college_abbrivation":"LSU","pre_draft":"Jefferson is inconsistent on tape, but his tools are impressive. He benched 225 pounds for 34 reps at the combine -- five more than any other defensive tackle who benched at the combine. That weight room strength translates to his tape at times. Jefferson has the power to stand up and control blockers when he gets his hands inside. He flashes the ability to shoot gaps and make plays in the backfield. He can push the pocket and gets his hands up in passing lanes when he doesn't get to the quarterback -- he had five passes defended in 2022. -- Steve MuenchMore from Mike DiRocco: Analysis of every Jaguars pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tanor Bortolini","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":303,"college":"Wisconsin","college_abbrivation":"WIS","pre_draft":"Bortolini isn't an overpowering run-blocker, but he quickly gets into positon and walls off defenders in the run game. He is effective combo-blocking to the second level. His lateral quickness and range make him an excellent fit for zone-heavy schemes. Bortolini gets set quickly, works his hands inside and latches onto defenders in pass protection. He has the body control and quick feet to mirror edge rushers. He has started games at all three interior positions. -- Steve MuenchMore from Stephen Holder: Analysis of every Colts pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tyrice Knight","year":2024,"height":73,"weight":233,"college":"UTEP","college_abbrivation":"UTEP","pre_draft":"Knight runs well and had the fifth-most tackles in the FBS in 2023 (138). He can slip blocks and sift through traffic between the tackles, and he has the explosive short-area burst to shoot gaps and make plays in the backfield. Knight closes well and had 4.5 sacks in 2023. -- Steve MuenchMore from Brady Henderson: Analysis of every Seahawks pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Mason McCormick","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":309,"college":"South Dakota State","college_abbrivation":"SDST","pre_draft":"McCormick is a four-year starter and three-time team captain. He had a strong week at the East-West Shrine Bowl and tested well at the combine. He's a strong drive blocker and is effective combo blocking to the second level in the run game. McCormick has a nasty streak and blocks to the whistle. He also mirrors well once locked on and is tough to beat when he wins with his hands in pass protection. -- Steve MuenchMore from Brooke Pryor: Analysis of every Steelers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jaylen Wright","year":2024,"height":71,"weight":210,"college":"Tennessee","college_abbrivation":"TENN","pre_draft":"Wright had the second-fastest 40-yard dash out of all the running backs who ran at the combine this year. He's a threat to go the distance every time he touches the ball. With his quickness, Wright can make safeties miss without losing much momentum and he has the extra gear to pull away once he gets a step. He steps out of tackles, flashes good contact balance and falls forward at the end of runs. Wright catches passes in stride and that speed makes him a threat after the catch. -- Steve MuenchMore from Marcel Louis-Jacques: Analysis of every Dolphins pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"AJ Barner","year":2024,"height":78,"weight":251,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Barner is a reliable checkdown with the frame to post up and box out defenders underneath. He has the size and strength to overwhelm defenders as a move-blocker in space. He's a competitive in-line blocker who gets his hands inside and moves his feet. Barner is tough over the middle, runs hard after the catch and blocks to the echo of the whistle. He should compete for early playing time on special teams. -- Steve MuenchMore from Brady Henderson: Analysis of every Seahawks pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tory Taylor","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":223,"college":"Iowa","college_abbrivation":"IOWA","pre_draft":"Taylor broke the 85-year-old NCAA single-season record for punting yards with a 67-yard punt in Iowa's bowl game. He had the most punts in the FBS in 2023 and still ranked fourth in average yards per punt, so he has the leg strength to drive the ball and handle a heavy workload. -- Steve MuenchMore from Courtney Cronin: Analysis of every Bears pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cade Stover","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":247,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Stover played running back in high school and those skills show through after the catch. He's an instinctive open field runner who breaks some tackles and has the ability to make defenders miss. He ran well at the combine and has the speed to make plays down the seam. Stover has good eye-hand coordination and the body control to make tough catches. He works his hands inside and moves his feet as a blocker. Stover played defensive end his freshman year at Ohio State, he played linebacker late in the 2021 season and he has the traits to develop into a core special teams player. -- Steve MuenchMore from DJ Bien-Aime: Analysis of every Texans pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Malik Mustapha","year":2024,"height":70,"weight":197,"college":"Wake Forest","college_abbrivation":"WAKE","pre_draft":"Mustapha reads the quarterback, takes sound angles and gets to depth in zone looks. He has the instincts and enough range to cover a deep half. He's quick to read and react in off-coverage over the slot. Mustapha shows good timing, balance and a closing burst when he blitzes. He's an aggressive and active run-defender who wraps up -- he led Wake Forest in solo tackles in 2023. -- Steve MuenchMore from Nick Wagoner: Analysis of every 49ers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Bucky Irving","year":2024,"height":69,"weight":192,"college":"Oregon","college_abbrivation":"ORE","pre_draft":"Irving ran for 1,000-plus yards in both seasons at Oregon and led all FBS running backs in catches with 56 in 2023. He's a natural pass-catcher in stride and threatens after the catch. He has the quick feet to sift through traffic in addition to a good burst through the hole and around the corner. Irving makes defenders miss without losing much forward momentum, and he runs well on tape. He's not built like a team's primary ball carrier or power back, but he runs hard and has good contact balance. -- Steve MuenchMore from Jenna Laine: Analysis of every Buccaneers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Giovanni Manu","year":2024,"height":80,"weight":350,"college":"British Columbia","college_abbrivation":"BRI","pre_draft":"Manu is a raw offensive tackle prospect with rare size, long arms and good quickness for his size. He didn't play against a high level of competition at the college level, but he is a powerful run blocker who overwhelms defenders on tape. He flashes a strong punch, and his wide frame makes it tough to get around him when he is in pass protection. -- Steve MuenchMore from Eric Woodyard: Analysis of every Lions pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Will Shipley","year":2024,"height":71,"weight":206,"college":"Clemson","college_abbrivation":"CLEM","pre_draft":"Shipley is a smaller back, but he runs hard and keeps his feet moving between the tackles. He has a nose for the end zone and rushed for 31 touchdowns over the past three seasons. Shipley has the burst to turn the corner and reach his top-end speed quickly when he gets a seam. He caught 85 passes at Clemson and has the traits to contribute as a receiver early in his career. Shipley features the burst to separate from linebackers, and he can catch passes in stride and produce after the catch. -- Steve MuenchMore from Tim McManus: Analysis of every Eagles pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ray Davis","year":2024,"height":68,"weight":211,"college":"Kentucky","college_abbrivation":"UK","pre_draft":"Davis -- having rushed for 1,000 yards for three different schools -- accelerates quickly when he sticks his foot in the ground and gets going north-south. He has a low center of gravity and the contact balance to break tackles when he gets into space. While bouncing between gaps, he flashes the ability to make the first defender miss. Davis also caught 94 passes over the course of his college career and flashes after the catch. He tracks the ball well and can make over-the-shoulder catches. -- Steve MuenchMore from Alaina Getzenberg: Analysis of every Bills pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Isaac Guerendo","year":2024,"height":72,"weight":221,"college":"Louisville","college_abbrivation":"LOU","pre_draft":"Guerendo tied for the third-fastest 40-yard dash time at the combine regardless of position, and that speed makes him a threat to pull away and score any time he gets a crease. At 221 pounds, he's a powerful runner with the lower-body strength to break tackles. He's a natural hands-catcher and is a threat after the catch. He is big and strong enough to anchor in pass protection. -- Steve MuenchMore from Nick Wagoner: Analysis of every 49ers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"T.J. Tampa","year":2024,"height":73,"weight":189,"college":"Iowa State","college_abbrivation":"ISU","pre_draft":"Tampa is a scheme-versatile corner who has longer arms, flashes a strong punch and can make it difficult for receivers to get off the line. He mirrors the receiver's release and smothers them when he's able to stay on top of the route. Tampa is effective at reading receivers in man and recognizing route combinations in zone. He doesn't catch everything he gets his hands on, but he has bigger hands for a corner, played the receiver position in high school and flashes the ability to pluck the ball out of the air. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Kaiir Elam div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}More from Jamison Hensley: Analysis of every Ravens pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jared Wiley","year":2024,"height":78,"weight":249,"college":"TCU","college_abbrivation":"TCU","pre_draft":"Wiley is a big target with a wide catch radius, and his 47 receptions ranked fourth for Power 5 tight ends last season. He catches passes in stride and has the ability to break tackles after the catch. Wiley has the speed to make plays down the seam. He's effective working out of the slot. -- Steve MuenchMore from Adam Teicher: Analysis of every Chiefs pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Sione Vaki","year":2024,"height":71,"weight":210,"college":"Utah","college_abbrivation":"UTAH","pre_draft":"Vaki's versatility is his greatest strength. He plays high, in the box and over the slot on defense. He also played some running back in 2023 and rushed for 158 yards against Cal. He has the experience and traits to make early contributions on special teams. Vaki ran the third-slowest 40 out of the safeties at the combine (4.62 seconds), but his 10-yard split time (1.54) is quick, and he closes well breaking on passes in off-coverage and zone looks. He's built low to the ground and has explosive stopping power. -- Steve MuenchMore from Eric Woodyard: Analysis of every Lions pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jaden Hicks","year":2024,"height":74,"weight":211,"college":"Washington State","college_abbrivation":"WSU","pre_draft":"Hicks can line up over the slot and high, but he is at his best playing close to the line of scrimmage. He is effective matching up with backs and tight ends and dropping into underneath zone when he lines up at linebacker depth. Hicks is a rangy run-defender who fills gaps and flashes the ability to disrupt plays in the backfield. He also can pluck the ball out of the air and is competitive in 50-50 situations. -- Steve MuenchMore from Adam Teicher: Analysis of every Chiefs pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}Matt Miller's pro comp: Kyle Dugger div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Braelon Allen","year":2024,"height":73,"weight":235,"college":"Wisconsin","college_abbrivation":"WIS","pre_draft":"Allen is a big back who joined Ron Dayne, James White and Jonathan Taylor as the only true freshmen in Wisconsin history to rush for 1,000 yards in a season. His size, effort and power make it tough to get him on the ground. He has the strength to push the pile when he doesn't get a seam. He averaged a rushing touchdown per game in college. Allen is big enough to anchor and has the potential to develop into a reliable pass-blocker. He has the potential to be a reliable pass-catcher out of the backfield. -- Steve MuenchMore from Rich Cimini: Analysis of every Jets pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jacob Cowing","year":2024,"height":68,"weight":168,"college":"Arizona","college_abbrivation":"ARIZ","pre_draft":"Cowing is a dangerous slot receiver who ran a sub-4.4 40-yard dash at the combine, and his burst after the catch jumps out on tape. He's a smaller target and doesn't have the catch radius to win a lot of contested catches downfield, so he's not as much of a vertical threat. He has the extra gear to get behind the secondary, however. Cowing has the burst to separate getting out of breaks and could develop into an effective route runner. He's tough going over the middle, runs hard and is willing to get in the way as a blocker. -- Steve MuenchMore from Nick Wagoner: Analysis of every 49ers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Nehemiah Pritchett","year":2024,"height":72,"weight":190,"college":"Auburn","college_abbrivation":"AUB","pre_draft":"Pritchett has the traits to develop into an effective press corner. He's tall at 6-foot, he has long arms and ran the fourth-fastest 40 out of the corners who ran at the combine this year. He's explosive and shows the ability to close in a flash, breaking on passes. He averaged 31.3 yards per kickoff return in 2021. -- Steve MuenchMore from Brady Henderson: Analysis of every Seahawks pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tarheeb Still","year":2024,"height":72,"weight":189,"college":"Maryland","college_abbrivation":"MD","pre_draft":"Still reads the quarterback and plays the ball (not the man) in zone looks. He tracks the ball well and was tied for sixth nationally with five interceptions in 2023. He shows good timing breaking up passes. Still also returned a punt 92 yards for a touchdown in 2021. He's a reliable tackler who fights through blocks, steps up in run support and limits production after the catch. -- Steve MuenchMore from Kris Rhim: Analysis of every Chargers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Xavier Thomas","year":2024,"height":74,"weight":244,"college":"Clemson","college_abbrivation":"CLEM","pre_draft":"Thomas shoots his hand up and flashes explosive speed to power. He tracks the quarterback, can shake off blocks late and closes well. Thomas can kick inside to rush the passer and drop into underneath coverage. He's a rangy and disruptive run-defender with the upper-body strength to stack tight ends. -- Steve MuenchMore from Josh Weinfuss: Analysis of every Cardinals pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jordan Magee","year":2024,"height":73,"weight":228,"college":"Temple","college_abbrivation":"TEM","pre_draft":"Magee has the burst to shoot into the backfield, and he had 14 tackles for loss in 2023. He's a rangy run defender with a good motor, but he's also an instinctive pass-rusher who times his blitzes and closes well. Magee gets to depth and reads the quarterback in underneath zone, and he can turn and run with backs. -- Steve MuenchMore from John Keim: Analysis of every Commanders pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cam Hart","year":2024,"height":75,"weight":202,"college":"Notre Dame","college_abbrivation":"ND","pre_draft":"Hart is a bigger corner who runs well for his size. He reads receivers, gets his eyes on the quarterback when the receiver breaks, plants and drives on the ball in off-coverage. He has the long arms and speed to compete in press coverage, and he matches up well with tight ends and bigger WRs when he lines up over the slot. He intercepted only two passes at Notre Dame, so he's not a ball hawk or playmaker, but he has the length and frame to break up passes and compete for 50-50 balls. -- Steve MuenchMore from Kris Rhim: Analysis of every Chargers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Sedrick Van Pran-Granger","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":298,"college":"Georgia","college_abbrivation":"UGA","pre_draft":"Van Pran-Granger is a three-year starter with good overall awareness and toughness. He walls off defenders and flashes the ability to generate push in the run game. He tracks linebackers well, combo blocking to the second level. Van Pran-Granger has the range to get around the corner and lead the way when he pulls. He fights to stay in front and hold his ground once he's locked on in pass protection. -- Steve MuenchMore from Alaina Getzenberg: Analysis of every Bills pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Anthony Gould","year":2024,"height":68,"weight":174,"college":"Oregon State","college_abbrivation":"ORST","pre_draft":"Gould is a smaller slot receiver and punt returner who tied Texas' Xavier Worthy for the quickest 10-yard split for the receivers at the combine (1.49 seconds) and averaged 16.2 yards per catch at Oregon State. That burst and his outstanding speed make him a threat after the catch and in the return game. He led the FBS in yards per punt return (18.6), returned two punts for touchdowns and was named an All-America punt returner in 2022. Gould flashes as a route runner, he runs away from defenders on crossers and is a tough matchup when he gets a two-way go route working out of the slot. -- Steve MuenchMore from Stephen Holder: Analysis of every Colts pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"JD Bertrand","year":2024,"height":73,"weight":230,"college":"Notre Dame","college_abbrivation":"ND","pre_draft":"Bertrand is a two-time team captain who led Notre Dame in tackles in each of the past three seasons. He sifts through traffic and shoots gaps between the tackles. He's quick to react and takes sound pursuit angles, too. Bertrand is a relentless pass-rusher, but he also knows how to get to depth and read the quarterback in coverage. -- Steve MuenchMore from Marc Raimondi: Analysis of every Falcons pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Austin Booker","year":2024,"height":77,"weight":240,"college":"Kansas","college_abbrivation":"KU","pre_draft":"Booker started only one game in college and didn't test as well as expected at the combine, but there are impressive flashes on tape. His length is one of his greatest assets, and it makes it tough for offensive linemen to get into his frame. As a pass-rusher, he shows explosive knock-back power and is smooth working inside when offensive linemen get caught on their heels. He doesn't have elite bend or burst but occasionally wins with speed off the edge. Booker has active hands and the ability to slip blocks, and he chases with good effort as a run-defender. He's lean but can shoot his hands and stack bigger blockers. -- Steve MuenchMore from Courtney Cronin: Analysis of every Bears pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kris Abrams-Draine","year":2024,"height":71,"weight":179,"college":"Missouri","college_abbrivation":"MIZ","pre_draft":"Abrams-Draine led the SEC and tied for fifth in the nation in passes defended in 2023. The former receiver turned corner attacks the ball and picked off seven passes in his three seasons at Missouri. He also flashes as a hand fighter, stays balanced and shows good burst getting in and out of breaks. Abrams-Draine is an aggressive run-defender who isn't afraid to stick his face in the fan and sacrifice his body to make a tackle. -- Steve MuenchMore from Jeff Legwold: Analysis of every Broncos pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jarvis Brownlee Jr.","year":2024,"height":70,"weight":194,"college":"Louisville","college_abbrivation":"LOU","pre_draft":"Brownlee is a physical and tough press/zone corner. He flashes the ability to reroute receivers and makes it tough for them to get off the line. Brownlee gets to depth, reads the quarterback and closes well in zone looks. He's not a natural hands catcher but intercepted six passes in college, and he's competitive at the catch point. Also an effective tackler, Brownlee is aggressive in run support and limits production after the catch. -- Steve MuenchMore from Turron Davenport: Analysis of every Titans pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Audric Estime","year":2024,"height":71,"weight":221,"college":"Notre Dame","college_abbrivation":"ND","pre_draft":"Estime led Notre Dame in rushing for the second straight season, and he ran for 18 scores in 2023. He is a big and powerful runner with the core strength to push the pile when he doesn't get a seam. He has enough speed to make defenders miss in the hole and bounce between gaps. He's an effective pass-blocker. He has the ability to deliver the blow on contact and hold his ground when breaking tackles. He has big hands and the potential to develop into a reliable safety valve as a receiver out of the backfield. -- Steve MuenchMore from Jeff Legwold: Analysis of every Broncos pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tommy Eichenberg","year":2024,"height":74,"weight":233,"college":"Ohio State","college_abbrivation":"OSU","pre_draft":"Eichenberg is a two-time team captain who led Ohio State in tackles (120) in 2022. He shoots his hands, stands up blockers and has the ability to shed in time to make the play when teams run inside. He takes sound angles and chases with great effort. Eichenberg is a fundamentally sound and reliable tackler. He gets to depth and reads quarterbacks' eyes in underneath zone coverage. -- Steve MuenchMore from Paul Gutierrez: Analysis of every Raiders pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Josh Newton","year":2024,"height":71,"weight":190,"college":"TCU","college_abbrivation":"TCU","pre_draft":"Newton is a physical press corner who can reroute receivers and is smooth turning and running. He has the lateral quickness, instincts and enough length to crowd receivers when he's able to stay on top of routes in off-coverage. He reads the QB and shows good overall awareness in zone. And he is a wrap-up tackler who steps up in run support and tends to limit production after the catch. Newton can line up over the slot and outside. -- Steve MuenchMore from Ben Baby: Analysis of every Bengals pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Spencer Rattler","year":2024,"height":72,"weight":211,"college":"South Carolina","college_abbrivation":"SC","pre_draft":"Rattler was productive despite protection issues and the lack of a consistent ground game in his two seasons at South Carolina. He has the physical traits -- starting with his arm strength and quick release -- to develop into an NFL starter. He can drive the ball downfield and rip passes into tight windows. Rattler did not test well at the combine, but he has the quick feet to escape collapsing pockets and extend plays on tape. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Zach Wilson div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jaylon Carlies","year":2024,"height":75,"weight":227,"college":"Missouri","college_abbrivation":"MIZ","pre_draft":"Carlies has a rare blend of size, speed and length. He's a playmaker who picked off nine passes over the past three seasons. While he tracks the ball well, he also has a wide catching radius and can pluck passes out of the air. Carlies has experience playing in the box, flashes good stopping power and led the team in tackles each of the past two seasons. -- Steve MuenchMore from Stephen Holder: Analysis of every Colts pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ainias Smith","year":2024,"height":70,"weight":200,"college":"Texas A&M","college_abbrivation":"TA&M","pre_draft":"Smith finished his career as the only 2,000-yard receiver in SEC history to also record at least 250 rushing, punt return and kickoff return yards. He has the traits to develop as a route runner. He's a small target with small hands, but he plucks the ball out of the air without breaking stride and doesn't drop many passes. Smith is an instinctive open-field runner with the burst, elusiveness, contact balance and speed to threaten after the catch both as a runner and in the return game. -- Steve MuenchMore from Tim McManus: Analysis of every Eagles pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Deantre Prince","year":2024,"height":72,"weight":183,"college":"Ole Miss","college_abbrivation":"MISS","pre_draft":"Prince is a scheme-versatile corner who had the quickest 10-yard split at the combine this year, and he flashes outstanding burst on tape. He sorts out routes and reads the quarterback in zone looks. Prince has the frame and top-end speed to develop into an effective press corner. He needs to do a better job of wrapping up at times, but he closes well and flashes good stopping power as a tackler. -- Steve MuenchMore from Mike DiRocco: Analysis of every Jaguars pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Brennan Jackson","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":264,"college":"Washington State","college_abbrivation":"WSU","pre_draft":"Jackson is a battering ram who goes right through the chest and flashes the ability to overwhelm blockers with his explosive power when rushing the passer. He's a disruptive run-defender with the active hands and initial quickness to get into the backfield. He can stand up blockers and set the edge. Jackson tested well at the combine, moves well in space on tape and is scheme-versatile. -- Steve MuenchMore from Sarah Barshop: Analysis of every Rams pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jeremiah Trotter Jr.","year":2024,"height":72,"weight":228,"college":"Clemson","college_abbrivation":"CLEM","pre_draft":"Trotter doesn't have great size or speed, and yet he left Clemson as one of only 14 FBS players to record 10-plus sacks, 4-plus interceptions, 3-plus forced fumbles and multiple pick-sixes in the past 20 seasons. He makes quick reads and chases with great effort, and he beats blockers to the point of attack, sifting through traffic between the tackles. Trotter is a polished pass-rusher with active hands, and he had 12 sacks over the past two seasons. He reads the quarterback, breaks on the ball and flashes the ability to pluck the ball out of the air in underneath coverage. -- Steve MuenchMore from Tim McManus: Analysis of every Eagles pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jamari Thrash","year":2024,"height":72,"weight":188,"college":"Louisville","college_abbrivation":"LOU","pre_draft":"Thrash led Louisville in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns in his only season there. He has quick feet and can win with his release. He is a crafty route runner who sets up breaks at the top of routes and sells double moves. He drives corners back and then stops on a dime on stop routes. Thrash has the ability to make the first defender miss and reaches his top end speed quickly after the catch. He's a tough runner who can break tackles, despite being undersized. -- Steve MuenchMore from Daniel Oyefusi: Analysis of every Browns pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Chau Smith-Wade","year":2024,"height":70,"weight":184,"college":"Washington State","college_abbrivation":"WSU","pre_draft":"Smith-Wade is quicker than he is fast, and he plays with good balance matching up underneath. He reads the quarterback and sorts out route combinations in zone-coverage looks. He's not a ball hawk or playmaker and he's on the smaller side with shorter arms but his timing and toughness make him competitive at the catch point. Smith-Wade tracked the ball and made an impressive over-the-shoulder catch in the Senior Bowl. -- Steve MuenchMore from David Newton: Analysis of every Panthers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Mohamed Kamara","year":2024,"height":73,"weight":248,"college":"Colorado State","college_abbrivation":"CSU","pre_draft":"Kamara is a relentless pass-rusher who had 13 sacks in 2023 and can win with speed off the edge. He uses jab steps to get offensive linemen off-balance and then attacks the inside or outside shoulder. His quick first step and active hands make him an effective interior pass-rusher, too. Kamara began his college career at outside linebacker, so he can drop into coverage and even spy quarterbacks. He also has the low center of gravity and explosive power to stand up bigger blockers as a run-defender. He flashes the ability to slip blocks and closes well in pursuit. And Kamara is instinctive and locates the ball quickly. -- Steve MuenchMore from Marcel Louis-Jacques: Analysis of every Dolphins pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Hunter Nourzad","year":2024,"height":75,"weight":317,"college":"Penn State","college_abbrivation":"PSU","pre_draft":"Nourzad started 20 games at right tackle at Cornell, started at center for Penn State the past two seasons and played some guard in 2022. He's at his best climbing and combo-blocking to the second level. He can pull around the corner and lead block. And Nourzad digs in and anchors against bull-rushers in pass protection. He has the length, quickness and size to develop into an effective interior pass-blocker. -- Steve MuenchMore from Adam Teicher: Analysis of every Chiefs pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Edefuan Ulofoshio","year":2024,"height":73,"weight":236,"college":"Washington","college_abbrivation":"WASH","pre_draft":"Ulofoshio is a former walk-on who developed into a team captain and All-America player. He ran well at the combine, and flashed in the national championship with a fourth-down pass breakup in the second quarter. That was an excellent example of his ability to cover ground in coverage. Ulofoshio is also competitive matching up with backs and tight ends. He is a rangy run-defender who flashes the ability to slip blocks between the tackles. In the NFL, he should make early contributions on special teams. -- Steve MuenchMore from Alaina Getzenberg: Analysis of every Bills pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dominique Hampton","year":2024,"height":74,"weight":215,"college":"Washington","college_abbrivation":"WASH","pre_draft":"Hampton has the frame, speed and length to compete with tight ends in coverage. He can read the receiver and breaks on the ball in off-coverage. He sorts out routes and matches patterns in quarters looks. Hampton has long arms to break up passes and is competitive at the catch point. On top of being physical with good stopping power in run support, he chases with good effort and led the team with 109 tackles in 2023. -- Steve MuenchMore from John Keim: Analysis of every Commanders pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Christian Jones","year":2024,"height":77,"weight":305,"college":"Texas","college_abbrivation":"TEX","pre_draft":"Jones started 48 games and lined up at both tackle spots at Texas. He gets good pop when he fires off the ball, and he can generate push in the run game. He fits best in a power-heavy scheme but moves well enough to cover up linebackers at the second level and could develop into an effective zone blocker with improved footwork. Jones is quick enough to handle speed off the edge and has the strength to anchor in pass protection. -- Steve MuenchMore from Josh Weinfuss: Analysis of every Cardinals pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jacob Monk","year":2024,"height":75,"weight":308,"college":"Duke","college_abbrivation":"DUKE","pre_draft":"Monk is a two-time team captain who started 58 games and played all three positons along the offensive line at Duke. He fires off the ball, gets good initial pop and maintains a wide base in the run game. Monk tracks linebackers well, combo blocking to the second level. Defenders have some success getting into his frame, but Monk can anchor and mirror when he wins with his hands in pass protection. -- Steve MuenchMore from Rob Demovsky: Analysis of every Packers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jaylin Simpson","year":2024,"height":72,"weight":179,"college":"Auburn","college_abbrivation":"AUB","pre_draft":"Simpson reads the quarterback, jumps in front of receivers and snatches passes out of the air. He has big hands, long arms and picked off four passes in 2023. Simpson is a former corner who closes well and flashes good stopping power, breaking on passes. He's competitive matching up with tight ends. -- Steve MuenchMore from Stephen Holder: Analysis of every Colts pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Rasheen Ali","year":2024,"height":71,"weight":206,"college":"Marshall","college_abbrivation":"MRSH","pre_draft":"Ali suffered a ruptured biceps tendon at the Senior Bowl and the injury prevented him from working out at the combine. He is a patient runner with the foot speed to sift through traffic and make defenders miss in the hole. His burst through the hole and acceleration out of cuts stands out on tape. Ali has some explosive power and keeps driving when he doesn't get a seam. He's a natural hands catcher who can produce after the catch. -- Steve MuenchMore from Jamison Hensley: Analysis of every Ravens pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tyrone Tracy Jr.","year":2024,"height":71,"weight":209,"college":"Purdue","college_abbrivation":"PUR","pre_draft":"Tracy moved from receiver to running back in 2023 and showed promise at his new position. He is strong and quick, and he can make defenders miss in the hole. His vision and patience aren't quite there yet, but his reads and decisiveness should get better with added experience at the position. Tracy can separate from linebackers and produce after the catch, and he even steps up and competes in pass protection. In addition to his experience playing receiver and running back, he returned a kickoff for a touchdown in 2023 and made six solo tackles over the past two seasons. -- Steve MuenchMore from Jordan Raanan: Analysis of every Giants pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Keilan Robinson","year":2024,"height":68,"weight":191,"college":"Texas","college_abbrivation":"TEX","pre_draft":"Robinson is a speedy kick returner who racked up 897 kickoff return yards over the past two seasons and returned one kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown in 2023. He got a total of 82 carries in his three seasons at Texas and carried the ball 12 times in 2023, but his burst through the hole jumps out on tape. Robinson caught the ball well when given the opportunity, and he can also cover kicks -- he made seven tackles at Texas. -- Steve MuenchMore from Mike DiRocco: Analysis of every Jaguars pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Javon Solomon","year":2024,"height":73,"weight":246,"college":"Troy","college_abbrivation":"TROY","pre_draft":"Solomon -- who led the FBS in sacks (16) in 2023 -- is a relentless and crafty pass-rusher with long arms, a quick first step and explosive power. He can win with his hands rushing off the edge and between the tackles. When at his best, he can slip blocks and get into gaps as a run-defender. Solomon flashes the ability to get under blockers, locate the ball and shed in time to make the play. -- Steve MuenchMore from Alaina Getzenberg: Analysis of every Bills pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kitan Oladapo","year":2024,"height":74,"weight":216,"college":"Oregon State","college_abbrivation":"ORST","pre_draft":"Oladapo is a versatile safety with good size, long arms and average speed. He can follow and shadow tight ends regardless of where they line up. He tracks the ball well and has the range to cover a deep half. Oladapo also flashes the ability to high point the ball and is competitive at the catch point. He slips blocks and sifts through traffic defending the run, chases with good effort and is a powerful wrap-up tackler. And Oladapo also has active hands and closes well when he blitzes. -- Steve MuenchMore from Rob Demovsky: Analysis of every Packers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Bub Means","year":2024,"height":73,"weight":212,"college":"Pittsburgh","college_abbrivation":"PITT","pre_draft":"Means is a big-play threat who averaged 16.5 yards per catch over the past two seasons. He can get off press and threaten vertically. He reaches his top-end speed quickly after the catch. Means also has big hands, a huge catching radius and the body control to adjust while the ball is in the air. -- Steve MuenchMore from Katherine Terrell: Analysis of every Saints pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jordan Travis","year":2024,"height":73,"weight":200,"college":"Florida State","college_abbrivation":"FSU","pre_draft":"Travis is undersized and coming off a season-ending leg injury, but the dual-threat QB is the only player in FSU history with more than 50 passing touchdowns and at least 12 rushing touchdowns. He is an escape artist who extends plays, flashes the ability to find receivers late and makes off-platform throws. Travis made strides as a pocket passer over the course of his career, and he flashes good accuracy when his mechanics are sound and he gets the ball out in time. His quickness and competitive nature make him a threat on designed runs and when he scrambles. -- Steve MuenchMore from Rich Cimini: Analysis of every Jets pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Trevor Keegan","year":2024,"height":78,"weight":311,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Keegan is a team captain who started 37 games at left guard for Michigan. He's quick, has the big hands to lock onto defenders and moves his feet in the run game. Keegan is effective combo-blocking up to the second level. He sifts through traffic and gets to his assignment when he pulls. He quickly recognizes and reacts to most games and pressures in pass pro. He fights to reset his hands when defenders get into his frame and he anchors well. -- Steve MuenchMore from Tim McManus: Analysis of every Eagles pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Isaiah Davis","year":2024,"height":72,"weight":218,"college":"South Dakota State","college_abbrivation":"SDST","pre_draft":"Davis' production is outstanding. He rushed for 4,548 yards and 50 touchdowns at South Dakota State. He led the FCS in rushing yards (1,578) and tied for the FCS lead in rushing touchdowns (18) in 2023, too. He is a patient runner with good burst through the hole, a big frame and plenty of strength. Davis also has big hands and plucks the ball out of the air. He can make the first defender miss and break tackles after the catch, too. -- Steve MuenchMore from Rich Cimini: Analysis of every Jets pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Caelen Carson","year":2024,"height":72,"weight":199,"college":"Wake Forest","college_abbrivation":"WAKE","pre_draft":"Carson is a scheme-versatile corner with good instincts. He flashes the ability to reroute and run with receivers in press. He quickly reads and reacts in zone and off looks. He breaks on the ball and generally does a good job of limiting production after the catch. Carson falls off the occasional tackle, but he's a tough run-defender who fights off blocks and tends to wrap up. -- Steve MuenchMore from Todd Archer: Analysis of every Cowboys pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jaylan Ford","year":2024,"height":74,"weight":240,"college":"Texas","college_abbrivation":"TEX","pre_draft":"Ford is good at getting to depth and reading quarterbacks in coverage. He tied four-time Pro Bowler Derrick Johnson's Texas season record for interceptions made by a linebacker with four in 2022. He can compete with tight ends and pick up backs in the flat. Ford chases with good effort, flashes above-average stopping power and forced four fumbles over the past two seasons. He shows good bend and burst rushing off the edge and closes well rushing between the tackles. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Logan Wilson div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}More from Katherine Terrell: Analysis of every Saints pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Qwan'tez Stiggers","year":2024,"height":71,"weight":203,"college":"Toronto Argonauts","college_abbrivation":"Toronto Argonauts","pre_draft":"Stiggers is a playmaker who picked off five passes playing for the Argonauts in the CFL last season. He elevates well and plucks the ball out of the air even though he has smaller hands. He reads the quarterback and tracks the ball well in zone looks, too. Stiggers is an aggressive run defender with good stopping power. -- Steve MuenchMore from Rich Cimini: Analysis of every Jets pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Walter Rouse","year":2024,"height":78,"weight":313,"college":"Oklahoma","college_abbrivation":"OU","pre_draft":"Rouse started 52 games at left tackle in college. He's quick to diagnose games and pressures in pass protection. Rouse has good size and tends to hold his ground when edge rushers try to go through him. This positional blocker can cover up defenders in the run game. -- Steve MuenchMore from Kevin Seifert: Analysis of every Vikings pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Logan Lee","year":2024,"height":77,"weight":281,"college":"Iowa","college_abbrivation":"IOWA","pre_draft":"Lee is lean with short arms, but he plays with good pad level and quickly shoots his hands inside. He flashes the ability to take on blockers, locate the ball and disengage in time to make the play. Lee is also a good hand-fighter and chases the quarterback with solid effort. He reads the quarterback and gets his hands up in passing lanes, as he had three passes defended in 2023. -- Steve MuenchMore from Brooke Pryor: Analysis of every Steelers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Sataoa Laumea","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":319,"college":"Utah","college_abbrivation":"UTAH","pre_draft":"At Utah, Laumea started 19 games at right guard (where he fits best) and 25 at right tackle. He is quick, changes directions smoothly, times his punch well in pass protection and mirrors nicely. Laumea is big and strong enough to anchor. He's a positional run-blocker with the frame to cover up defenders. He shows great awareness locating assignments climbing to the second level and he has the traits to succeed in a zone-heavy scheme. -- Steve MuenchMore from Brady Henderson: Analysis of every Seahawks pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Marcellas Dial","year":2024,"height":72,"weight":190,"college":"South Carolina","college_abbrivation":"SC","pre_draft":"Dial started 29 games over the past three seasons and had 31 passes defended over that time. He has good length and top-end speed. He is physical, has good instincts and is competitive at the catch point. -- Steve MuenchMore from Mike Reiss: Analysis of every Patriots pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kimani Vidal","year":2024,"height":68,"weight":213,"college":"Troy","college_abbrivation":"TROY","pre_draft":"Vidal is an explosive and compact runner who rushed for the second-most yards in the FBS in 2023 (1,661) and reaches his top-end speed quickly when he gets a seam. He has the low center of gravity and contact balance to break tackles when he gets into space. And he is a reliable receiver with the burst to separate from linebackers and produce after the catch. Vidal has room to improve in terms of his overall technique, but he steps up and competes in pass protection. -- Steve MuenchMore from Kris Rhim: Analysis of every Chargers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jha'Quan Jackson","year":2024,"height":69,"weight":188,"college":"Tulane","college_abbrivation":"TULN","pre_draft":"Jackson is an undersized receiver with the burst and footspeed to develop into a route runner who can quickly separate. He is at his best with the ball in his hands. Jackson is a threat after the catch -- he averaged 9.7 yards per carry at Tulane -- and is a dangerous punt returner. He is explosive, can make the first defender miss and is fast enough to make the occasional play downfield. -- Steve MuenchMore from Turron Davenport: Analysis of every Titans pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Darius Muasau","year":2024,"height":72,"weight":225,"college":"UCLA","college_abbrivation":"UCLA","pre_draft":"Muasau led UCLA in tackles each of the past two seasons (67 in 2023), and he led Hawaii in tackles each of the previous two seasons. He can beat blockers to the point of attack and slip blocks with active hands. He also reads the quarterback well and plucks the ball out of the air; he picked off three passes over the past two seasons. Muasau has the short-area quickness to compete in underneath man coverage, and he has the motor and toughness to contribute on special teams. -- Steve MuenchMore from Jordan Raanan: Analysis of every Giants pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Malik Washington","year":2024,"height":69,"weight":191,"college":"Virginia","college_abbrivation":"UVA","pre_draft":"Washington led the FBS and broke the ACC single-season record with 110 catches in 2023. He has the acumen, burst and change of direction to get open when he gets a two-way go working out of the slot. Washington reaches his top-end speed quickly, makes defenders miss and has the contact balance to break tackles after the catch. He's a short target with shorter arms but makes contested catches over the middle. With good body control, he adjusts to passes thrown outside his frame and rarely drops balls he gets his hands on. -- Steve MuenchMore from Marcel Louis-Jacques: Analysis of every Dolphins pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Johnny Wilson","year":2024,"height":78,"weight":231,"college":"Florida State","college_abbrivation":"FSU","pre_draft":"Wilson is built more like a tight end than a receiver. He doesn't separate well for a receiver, and he drops too many passes, but the traits and flashes are impressive. He has excellent size, rare length and good top-end speed. Wilson's frame and catching radius make him a tough one-on-one matchup. He's also a vertical threat and is strong enough to break tackles after the catch. A team could move him to tight end in the hopes he follows a career arc similar to the one taken by Darren Waller. -- Steve MuenchMatt Miller's pro comp: Darren Waller div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}More from Tim McManus: Analysis of every Eagles pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jase McClellan","year":2024,"height":70,"weight":221,"college":"Alabama","college_abbrivation":"ALA","pre_draft":"McClellan led Alabama in rushing in 2023 and has a chance to be the next Tide running back to make an impact in the NFL. He is a big back who gives his blockers time to get into position before accelerating through the hole. He runs hard and has the contact balance to break some tackles. He's quicker than fast and makes defenders miss in tight spaces without losing much forward momentum. McClellan flashes soft hands as a receiver out of the backfield, too. -- Steve MuenchMore from Marc Raimondi: Analysis of every Falcons pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Casey Washington","year":2024,"height":74,"weight":200,"college":"Illinois","college_abbrivation":"ILL","pre_draft":"Washington didn't get invited to the combine, and the final game of his college career was by far his best performance, but he flashes upside on tape. He has bigger hands and the potential to develop into a reliable possession receiver. He can make the first defender miss. Washington also plays with an edge and can block to the echo of the whistle. -- Steve MuenchMore from Marc Raimondi: Analysis of every Falcons pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jamal Hill","year":2024,"college":"284 lbs","pre_draft":"Hill moved from defensive back to inside linebacker in 2024. He has below-average size for a linebacker and below-average fluidity for a safety. However, he is a sound tackler with excellent speed, so he should make immediate contributions on special teams and potentially carve out a role on defense in time. -- Steve Muench More from DJ Bien-Aime: Analysis of every Texans pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Mekhi Wingo","year":2024,"college":"299 lbs","pre_draft":"Wingo had the quickest 10-yard split out of the defensive tackles that ran at the combine this year. On tape, he quickly gets into the pads of offensive linemen. He stacks blockers, locates the ball and disengages in time to make plays. Wingo had 4.5 sacks in eight games in 2023, and he has the tools to develop to an effective interior pass-rusher in the NFL. He also ran the second-fastest 40 out of the defensive tackles that ran at the combine. He flashes the ability to overwhelm offensive tackles with power when he rushes off the edge. -- Steve MuenchMore from Eric Woodyard: Analysis of every Lions pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dylan McMahon","year":2024,"college":"210 lbs","pre_draft":"McMahon started 44 games and played all three interior line positions in college. He gets into position and blocks to the whistle. He has the range to reach second-level defenders when his angles are sound, and he's effective when combo-blocking. McMahon gets set quickly and changes directions well enough to mirror in pass protection. -- Steve MuenchMore from Tim McManus: Analysis of every Eagles pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tejhaun Palmer","year":2024,"college":"175 lbs","pre_draft":"Palmer is a vertical threat who has good speed and averaged 18.3 yards per catch in 2023. He had five drops last season, but he has the frame, length and big hands to win 50-50 balls. -- Steve Muench More from Josh Weinfuss: Analysis of every Cardinals pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"D.J. James","year":2024,"college":"235 lbs","pre_draft":"James is smooth transitioning out of his pedal, closes well and flashes good timing breaking up passes in off-coverage. He's fast enough to compete in press coverage and does a good job of reading and sorting out routes. James primarily lined up on the outside last season, but he has experience playing over the slot where he has the quickness and balance to contribute in the NFL. -- Steve MuenchMore from Brady Henderson: Analysis of every Seahawks pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Joe Milton III","year":2024,"college":"244 lbs","pre_draft":"Milton has prototypical size and arm talent. He can thread the needle and drive the ball downfield. He moves around the pocket, extends plays and makes off-platform throws. Milton's overall rushing production isn't overly impressive, but he is a threat there, too. He had an 81-yard rushing touchdown and rushed for seven scores in 2023. -- Steve MuenchMore from Mike Reiss: Analysis of every Patriots pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tanner McLachlan","year":2024,"college":"208 lbs","pre_draft":"McLachlan accelerates well, breaks tackles and makes defenders miss after the catch. He tied for the third-fastest 40 time out of the tight ends who ran at the combine, and he's a threat to stretch the middle of the field. McLachlan's a big target with the frame to box out and make contested catches. His hand-eye coordination stands out on tape. He's lean and plays high, but he gets into position, moves his feet and competes as a blocker. -- Steve Muench More from Ben Baby: Analysis of every Bengals pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ryan Watts","year":2024,"college":"301 lbs","pre_draft":"Watts is a big press-zone corner who has the longest arms of any defensive back who went to the combine this year. He reads the quarterback well and passes off receivers in zone looks. He can reroute receivers in press coverage. He's an effective run-defender who can get off blocks and wrap up as a tackler. His frame makes him a potential candidate to move to safety. -- Steve MuenchMore from Brooke Pryor: Analysis of every Steelers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tyler Davis","year":2024,"college":"314 lbs","pre_draft":"Davis started 52 games in college and is the first Clemson defender to be named an All-ACC selection four times, including three consecutive first-team honors. He has a low center of gravity, is strong for his size and flashes the ability to fight through double-teams. Davis tracks the ball well, gets off blocks in time to make plays and chases the quarterback with good effort. -- Steve MuenchMore from Sarah Barshop: Analysis of every Rams pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Zion Logue","year":2024,"college":"207 lbs","pre_draft":"Logue is a stout run-defender with the size and strength to anchor. He has the long arms to press blockers off his frame. He has room to improve in this area, but he shows the ability to get off blocks and wrap up the ball carrier. Logue can push the pocket rushing the passer and can get his hands up in passing windows. -- Steve MuenchMore from Marc Raimondi: Analysis of every Falcons pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Patrick McMorris","year":2024,"college":"317 lbs","pre_draft":"McMorris is a San Diego State transfer who has good size and had 86 tackles in his only season at Cal. He can play high, over the slot and at linebacker depth. He is quick to read and react in off-man and zone looks. -- Steve MuenchMore from Marcel Louis-Jacques: Analysis of every Dolphins pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Khristian Boyd","year":2024,"college":"301 lbs","pre_draft":"Boyd is a combine snub who fires off the ball, shoots his hands and knocks blockers back on contact. He has outstanding upper-body strength, presses blockers off his frame, locates the ball and sheds in time to make the play. He can occupy double-teams and help keep his linebackers clean. Boyd is big and strong with a low center of gravity, and while he doesn't have great change-of-direction skill or closing burst, he chases the quarterback with good effort. -- Steve MuenchMore from Katherine Terrell: Analysis of every Saints pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jaden Crumedy","year":2024,"college":"6'6\"","pre_draft":"Crumedy is a versatile defensive lineman with the size, length and strength to set the edge when he lines up over offensive tackles in three-man fronts, and to hold his own when he lines up on the inside in four-man fronts. He flashes the ability to get off blocks and make plays when teams run at him. Crumedy has upside as an interior pass-rusher. He shows good lateral mobility and balance on line stunts. -- Steve MuenchMore from David Newton: Analysis of every Panthers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Micah Abraham","year":2024,"college":"6'1\"","pre_draft":"Abraham is undersized with short arms and small hands, but he's a ball hawk who picked off six passes in 2022 and four more last season. He has great instincts and closes well. -- Steve Muench More from Stephen Holder: Analysis of every Colts pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Travis Glover","year":2024,"college":"6'6\"","pre_draft":"Glover started 57 games at Georgia State, where he lined up at left tackle, right tackle and left guard. He is a powerful run-blocker who plays with an edge. He has long arms and is quick getting set in pass protection. -- Steve MuenchMore from Rob Demovsky: Analysis of every Packers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Will Reichard","year":2024,"college":"5'10\"","pre_draft":"Reichard broke the NCAA's career points record in 2023. He is accurate and consistent on field goal attempts inside 40 yards, plus he has the leg strength to connect from long range. -- Steve MuenchMore from Kevin Seifert: Analysis of every Vikings pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tylan Grable","year":2024,"college":"6'2\"","pre_draft":"Grable is a versatile player. He started 27 games at left tackle over the past two seasons but has experience lining up on the right side and occasionally kicks inside to right guard. He has also been training for a possible move to center since the 2022 season. Grable is an ascending player -- who played quarterback in high school and some tight end early in his career -- and has the tools to continue to get better. He tied for the second-quickest 10-yard split at his position at the combine this year (1.69 seconds), and that burst shows on tape. He walls off defenders in the run game and flashes the ability to recover in pass protection. -- Steve MuenchMore from Alaina Getzenberg: Analysis of every Bills pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jawhar Jordan","year":2024,"college":"6'5\"","pre_draft":"Jordan is smooth accelerating though the hole and reaches his top-end speed quickly. He's more of a big-play threat than his 40-yard dash time would suggest. Defenders seem to underestimate his burst and take poor pursuit angles. He can make defensive backs miss without losing much momentum. He's undersized with limited power, but he runs hard and fights for yards. Jordan flashes as a receiver and is a threat after the catch. He averaged 28.5 yards per kickoff return and returned two kickoffs for touchdowns at Louisville. -- Steve MuenchMore from DJ Bien-Aime: Analysis of every Texans pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Nathaniel Watson","year":2024,"college":"5'10\"","pre_draft":"Watson led the SEC in total tackles and tied for the conference lead in sacks in 2023. He's an outstanding tackler who has long arms and latches on to ball carriers. Watson is on the lighter side and can give up ground when offensive linemen get their hands on him, but he makes it tough to lock on. He also takes sound angles and chases with great effort. As an instinctive pass-rusher, he also has a good feel for how to attack seams and flashes the ability to overpower running backs. Watson has all the traits to make an immediate impact on special teams in the NFL. -- Steve MuenchMore from Daniel Oyefusi: Analysis of every Browns pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Michael Jerrell","year":2024,"college":"6'2\"","pre_draft":"Jerrell started 40 consecutive games to end his college career. He has outstanding explosiveness and range. He has short arms for an offensive tackle prospect, and he needs to move from tackle to guard. -- Steve Muench More from Brady Henderson: Analysis of every Seahawks pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Dylan Laube","year":2024,"college":"6'3\"","pre_draft":"Laube led the FCS in all-purpose yards in each of the past two seasons and set a school record for receiving yards in a game by racking up 295 against Central Michigan in 2023. He's a crisp route runner releasing out of the backfield and working out of the slot. He tracks the ball well and is productive after the catch, and he makes the most of the blocking he gets in the run and screen games. Laube has good contact balance, too. He also steps up in pass protection, and he returned two kickoffs and two punts for touchdowns in college. -- Steve MuenchMore from Paul Gutierrez: Analysis of every Raiders pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Joshua Karty","year":2024,"college":"6'1\"","pre_draft":"Karty connected on 41 of his 45 field goal attempts over the past two seasons. He has a strong leg and handles pressure well. -- Steve MuenchMore from Sarah Barshop: Analysis of every Rams pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Christian Mahogany","year":2024,"college":"6'1\"","pre_draft":"Mahogany is a powerful run-blocker with the frame to wall off defenders and strength to move defenders off the ball. He gets excellent push on combo blocks and has the range to reach second-level assignments. He's big and strong enough to anchor in pass protection. He has long arms and heavy hands. His wide frame makes it tough to get around him, and he rarely loses once he latches on with his big hands. -- Steve MuenchMore from Eric Woodyard: Analysis of every Lions pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kamal Hadden","year":2024,"college":"6'1\"","pre_draft":"Hadden can read receivers, has his eyes on the quarterback and breaks on the ball in off-coverage. He shows good instincts and awareness passing off routes in zone looks. Hadden also has the ability to disrupt receivers getting off the line in press coverage. Although he has smaller hands, he can pluck the ball out of the air -- he intercepted five passes over the past two seasons. -- Steve MuenchMore from Adam Teicher: Analysis of every Chiefs pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cam Little","year":2024,"college":"6'3\"","pre_draft":"Little is the most accurate kicker in Razorback history, connecting on 82.8% of his field goals and never missing an extra point over his three-year career. He kicked a 56-yard field goal in 2023. -- Steve MuenchMore from Mike DiRocco: Analysis of every Jaguars pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jordan Whittington","year":2024,"college":"6'4\"","pre_draft":"Whittington is a former running back who developed into a gritty slot receiver. He makes plays over the middle, runs hard after the catch and works hard as a blocker. He sets up breaks and flashes some savvy as a route runner working against man looks. Whittington settles into windows working against zone looks. He's a reliable hands catcher with big hands. -- Steve MuenchMore from Sarah Barshop: Analysis of every Rams pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cedric Johnson","year":2024,"college":"6'1\"","pre_draft":"Johnson is a three-year starter with a notable blend of size, speed and length. He shoots his hands, stacks blockers and sets the edge against the run. Johnson closes well in pursuit and has the traits to make more of an impact rushing the passer in the NFL than he did at the college level. He has experience dropping into underneath coverage and moves well for his size. -- Steve MuenchMore from Ben Baby: Analysis of every Bengals pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jarrett Kingston","year":2024,"college":"6'5\"","pre_draft":"Kingston started games at both guard and tackle spots during his college career. He tested well at the combine and fits best in zone-heavy schemes. Kingston is quick, pushes defensive linemen down the line once he gets them moving laterally, and has the range to reach second-level defenders. He's quick getting out of his stance, has a powerful punch and has the footspeed to stay in front in pass pro. -- Steve MuenchMore from Nick Wagoner: Analysis of every 49ers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Ryan Flournoy","year":2024,"college":"6'1\"","pre_draft":"Flournoy has the toughness, frame and big hands to make plays over the middle. He is a strong open-field runner who runs hard after the catch. He averaged 15.4 yards per catch over the past two seasons and ran a 4.44-second 40-yard dash at the combine. -- Steve MuenchMore from Todd Archer: Analysis of every Cowboys pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Beaux Limmer","year":2024,"college":"5'9\"","pre_draft":"Limmer has the experience after starting 41 games in college. He started out as a guard, but moved to center at the end of the 2022 season. He bench-pressed 225 pounds 39 times times at the combine, the most reps since 2020 and four more than any other player this year. Limmer has the quickness and lateral agility to excel in a zone-heavy scheme. He is tough to shake when he gets his hands inside and tends to anchor well in pass protection. -- Steve MuenchMore from Sarah Barshop: Analysis of every Rams pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Devin Leary","year":2024,"college":"6'4\"","pre_draft":"Leary started 38 games and played for a number of different coordinators in college. He gets good velocity on his passes and has the arm strength to throw into tight windows. His completion percentage dropped over the past two seasons, and his ball placement needs to be better, but he's more accurate than the numbers would suggest and has good touch. Leary is not much of a threat as a runner but keeps his eyes downfield as he moves around the pocket and extends some plays. -- Steve MuenchMore from Jamison Hensley: Analysis of every Ravens pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Daequan Hardy","year":2024,"pre_draft":"Hardy ran a 4.38 in the 40-yard dash at the combine, which matches what he shows on tape -- the traits to run with receivers and recover when he gets caught out of phase. He flashes the ability to turn and play the ball, too. And Hardy averaged 14.6 yards per punt return and returned two punts for touchdowns in 2023. -- Steve MuenchMore from Alaina Getzenberg: Analysis of every Bills pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Elijah Klein","year":2024,"pre_draft":"Klein was a five-year starter at UTEP. He has the long arms to keep defenders off his frame in pass protection and the big hands to latch on to defenders in the run game. -- Steve MuenchMore from Jenna Laine: Analysis of every Buccaneers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Travis Clayton","year":2024,"college":"239 lbs","pre_draft":"Clayton is a former soccer and rugby player, who is a member of the International Pathway Program. He is a developmental prospect, but he ran a 4.79 40 at 307 pounds, so he has an intriguing skill set. -- Steve MuenchMore from Alaina Getzenberg: Analysis of every Bills pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Javontae Jean-Baptiste","year":2024,"college":"209 lbs","pre_draft":"Jean-Baptiste has the length and upper-body strength to take on and shed tight ends. He's a rangy run-defender who closes well chasing from the backside. Jean-Baptiste flashes the ability to get off blocks and chases with good effort rushing the passer. He is not a polished hand fighter or counterpuncher, but has the traits to develop as a pass-rusher. -- Steve MuenchMore from John Keim: Analysis of every Commanders pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Trey Taylor","year":2024,"college":"195 lbs","pre_draft":"Taylor is at his best playing near the line of scrimmage. He is an aggressive run defender who can sift through traffic and shows good stopping power when he meets backs in the hole. He can open up and run with tight ends and backs in coverage, too. Taylor tied for the team lead with three interceptions and returned one for a touchdown in 2023. -- Steve MuenchMore from Paul Gutierrez: Analysis of every Raiders pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Daijahn Anthony","year":2024,"college":"208 lbs","pre_draft":"Anthony is an undersized safety/nickelback who is at his best in off-coverage over the slot and underneath zone. He reads receivers and sorts out routes quickly. Anthony is quick and closes well, breaking on passes. He can wrap up and limit production after the catch. He has long arms and flashes good timing breaking up passes. He has good hand-eye coordination, and he picked off three passes in 2023. -- Steve MuenchMore from Ben Baby: Analysis of every Bengals pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Brenden Rice","year":2024,"college":"5'11\"","pre_draft":"Rice ranked third in the Pac-12 in average yards per catch (17.6) and fourth in the Pac-12 in touchdown catches (12) in 2023. He sticks his foot in the ground and makes crisp breaks at the top of his route. Rice has good size and the ability to separate with strength. He tracks the deep ball well, has enough speed to threaten vertically and the body control to adjust to back-shoulder throws. He has long arms to pluck passes out of the air. -- Steve MuenchMore from Kris Rhim: Analysis of every Chargers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jaden Davis","year":2024,"college":"6'4\"","pre_draft":"Davis played at Oklahoma for four seasons and Miami for one season. He is undersized with short arms, but he has an outstanding closing burst and runs well. He's tough and willing to get involved in run support. -- Steve MuenchMore from Josh Weinfuss: Analysis of every Cardinals pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Myles Harden","year":2024,"college":"5'11\"","pre_draft":"Harden is an instinctive and physical corner who sorts out routes and reads the quarterback in zone looks and off-coverage. He can turn and run in press, too. He tracks the ball well and has good eye-hand coordination. Harden is also a tough run-defender who fights off blocks; he wraps up and hangs on as a tackler. And he forced four fumbles in 2022. -- Steve MuenchMore from Daniel Oyefusi: Analysis of every Browns pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Nick Samac","year":2024,"college":"Wake Forest","college_abbrivation":"WAKE","pre_draft":"Samac started 32 games at center at Michigan State. He's a positional run-blocker who is effective combo blocking to the second level, and his quickness and range make him a good fit for zone-heavy schemes. He works his hands inside and moves his feet in pass protection. Samac can identify the front and make line calls, too. -- Steve MuenchMore from Jamison Hensley: Analysis of every Ravens pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"M.J. Devonshire","year":2024,"height":74,"weight":241,"college":"Florida State","college_abbrivation":"FSU","pre_draft":"Devonshire has the speed to shadow receivers and stay in the hip pocket trailing in press coverage. He has long arms, and he led the ACC in pass breakups per game last season. He has small hands, but he played receiver in high school and picked off seven passes over the past two seasons. He's an explosive runner with good open-field instincts and is dangerous with the ball in his hands. Devonshire returned three interceptions and one punt for touchdowns in college. -- Steve MuenchMore from Paul Gutierrez: Analysis of every Raiders pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Michael Jurgens","year":2024,"height":73,"weight":269,"college":"Texas A&M-Commerce","college_abbrivation":"TAMC","pre_draft":"Jurgens started 34 games at center and is quicker than fast with average size. He is a positional run-blocker and does a good job of picking up line stunts in pass protection. -- Steve MuenchMore from Kevin Seifert: Analysis of every Vikings pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jaheim Bell","year":2024,"height":77,"weight":332,"college":"Louisiana","college_abbrivation":"UL","pre_draft":"Bell is a tight end/fullback hybrid and is at his best after the catch. He's a powerful and instinctive runner with good quickness. He rushed for three touchdowns in 2021 and has the traits to develop into an effective short-yardage runner. Bell is a natural catcher with good length and big hands, and he also has the speed to make plays down the seam. He flashes as a lead blocker and in pass protection when he lines up in the backfield. -- Steve MuenchMore from Mike Reiss: Analysis of every Patriots pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Levi Drake Rodriguez","year":2024,"height":77,"weight":292,"college":"Oklahoma","college_abbrivation":"OU","pre_draft":"Rodriguez is a relentless pass-rusher who had 5.5 sacks and forced a fumble in 2023. He is quick enough to develop into a disruptive run-defender at the NFL level. -- Steve MuenchMore from Kevin Seifert: Analysis of every Vikings pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Nathan Thomas","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":203,"college":"Utah","college_abbrivation":"UTAH","pre_draft":"Thomas is quick with excellent size, and there is a lot to like about his upside. He flashes the ability to move edge defenders in the run game, and he overwhelms second-level defenders in space. Thomas' frame makes it tough to get around him in pass pro, and he tends to anchor well even though he sets high. He is a two-year starter at left tackle but lined up at right tackle when Louisiana went unbalanced. -- Steve MuenchMore from Todd Archer: Analysis of every Cowboys pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jonah Laulu","year":2024,"height":78,"weight":278,"college":"Texas Tech","college_abbrivation":"TTU","pre_draft":"Laulu played in 66 games in college, playing for Hawaii for four seasons and Oklahoma for two seasons. He is quick with good length and chases with good effort. He can play defensive tackle in four-man fronts and defensive end in three-man fronts. -- Steve MuenchMore from Stephen Holder: Analysis of every Colts pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Devaughn Vele","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":301,"college":"Miami","college_abbrivation":"MIA","pre_draft":"Vele is a former walk-on with a good blend of size and speed. He's a big target with long arms and big hands. He traps some passes and can be more aggressive attacking the ball in contested situations. But he can pluck the ball out of the air and has the body control to make acrobatic catches. Vele is fast enough to threaten vertically and pick up some yards after the catch. -- Steve MuenchMore from Jeff Legwold: Analysis of every Broncos pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Myles Cole","year":2024,"height":75,"weight":255,"college":"USC","college_abbrivation":"USC","pre_draft":"Cole's production didn't match his talent in college, but he has impressive traits. At 6-foot-6, 278 pounds, he ran an outstanding 40-yard dash for his size and ranked in the top 10 for defensive ends in both jumps. Plus, no player at the combine had longer arms, regardless of position. Cole can shoot his hands, take on blockers and set the edge against the run. He chases with good effort and is a powerful tackler who wraps up well. He's just scratching the surface in terms of his potential as a pass-rusher. -- Steve MuenchMore from Mike DiRocco: Analysis of every Jaguars pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Matt Lee","year":2024,"height":78,"weight":329,"college":"Eastern Kentucky","college_abbrivation":"EKU","pre_draft":"Lee is a four-year starter and his experience shows on tape. He has good awareness tracking linebackers in the run game and passing off stunts in pass protection. While working his hands inside, he locks on and fights to stay in front of his assignment in the run game and in pass protection. Lee gets to good depth and works to get his hips around reaching front-side defensive tackles as a zone-blocker. -- Steve MuenchMore from Ben Baby: Analysis of every Bengals pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Solomon Byrd","year":2024,"height":71,"weight":233,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Byrd has the active hands and length to keep blockers off his frame defending the run and rushing the passer. He has a good motor and makes plays with pure effort, and he gets good push rushing the passer. Byrd forced four fumbles in 2023. -- Steve MuenchMore from DJ Bien-Aime: Analysis of every Texans pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Josiah Ezirim","year":2024,"height":70,"weight":174,"college":"USC","college_abbrivation":"USC","pre_draft":"Ezirim moved from the defensive line to the offensive line in 2021, and he started 19 games at right tackle over the past two seasons. He's a developmental prospect with outstanding size and length. -- Steve MuenchMore from Katherine Terrell: Analysis of every Saints pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Michael Barrett","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":231,"college":"Miami","college_abbrivation":"MIA","pre_draft":"Barrett finished his career with the most games played (64) in program history. He's on the smaller side and can get engulfed at times, but he has good snap in his hips and hands when he plays downhill. His low center of gravity makes it tougher for blockers to get under him. Barrett chases with excellent effort, flashes good stopping power and forced three fumble last season. He can carry tight ends down the seam and get to the flat matching up with backs in coverage. -- Steve MuenchMore from David Newton: Analysis of every Panthers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tahj Washington","year":2024,"height":74,"weight":297,"college":"Cincinnati","college_abbrivation":"CIN","pre_draft":"Washington is a small receiver with the burst and change-of-direction skills to get open quickly when he gets a two-way go working out of the slot. He settles into pockets working against zone-coverage looks and uncovers when the initial play breaks down. He's an instinctive open-field runner who makes defenders miss, accelerates to his top speed quickly and led the Pac-12 in yards per catch last season. Washington takes hits to make plays over the middle, fights for yards after the catch and shows good effort as a blocker. -- Steve MuenchMore from Marcel Louis-Jacques: Analysis of every Dolphins pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"James Williams","year":2024,"height":75,"weight":330,"college":"Auburn","college_abbrivation":"AUB","pre_draft":"Williams is a big safety and tone-setter who plays with an edge and provides a physical presence over the middle. He's a violent downhill striker who knocks ball carriers back on contact. He has outstanding length for a safety -- it's one of his greatest assets on tape. He can reroute pass-catchers and doesn't have to be in perfect position to break up passes. Williams can keep blockers off his frame and casts a wide net as a tackler. He's at his best matching up with tight ends and backs in coverage. -- Steve MuenchMore from Turron Davenport: Analysis of every Titans pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jowon Briggs","year":2024,"height":75,"weight":217,"college":"Tulane","college_abbrivation":"TULN","pre_draft":"Briggs has a good size and a low center of gravity for an interior defensive line prospect. He has active hands and a great motor. -- Steve MuenchMore from Daniel Oyefusi: Analysis of every Browns pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Justin Rogers","year":2024,"height":75,"weight":231,"college":"Washington","college_abbrivation":"WASH","pre_draft":"Rogers is a big nose tackle prospect with the size and strength to occupy blockers and help clog up the middle. He has strong hands and can discard blocks quickly. He flashes the ability to push the pocket rushing the passer. -- Steve MuenchMore from Todd Archer: Analysis of every Cowboys pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Michael Pratt","year":2024,"height":74,"weight":286,"college":"Auburn","college_abbrivation":"AUB","pre_draft":"Pratt is a four-year starter who made steady progress over the course of his career. He shows the ability to get through his progressions and locate the open man given time and space. He has enough arm strength to throw into tight windows underneath and make all the necessary passes. He's tough, too; Pratt makes plays with defenders bearing down on him. -- Steve MuenchMore from Rob Demovsky: Analysis of every Packers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Devin Culp","year":2024,"height":77,"weight":300,"college":"Holy Cross","college_abbrivation":"HC","pre_draft":"Culp was the only tight end to run a sub 4.5-second 40-yard dash at the combine. He has the potential to be more of a big-play threat at the pro level than he was in college. He can pluck passes out of the air and make contested catches. He is lean and there are concerns about his ability to compete as an inline blocker at 231 pounds, but he works his hands inside, stays square and moves his feet as a blocker. He drove an Oregon defender into the sideline in the Pac-12 Championship Game. -- Steve MuenchMore from Jenna Laine: Analysis of every Buccaneers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Marcus Harris","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":309,"college":"Michigan","college_abbrivation":"MICH","pre_draft":"Harris is at his best slipping blocks, getting into gaps and making plays in the backfield. He's light with short arms but plays with good pad level and flashes the ability to stack bigger blockers. Harris displays strong hands and the ability to push the pocket as a pass-rusher. He chases the run and the quarterback with good effort. -- Steve MuenchMore from DJ Bien-Aime: Analysis of every Texans pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"C.J. Hanson","year":2024,"college":"229 lbs","pre_draft":"Hanson started 38 games at right guard at Holy Cross. He is on the lighter side, but he is quick with good range and is a technician who blocks to the whistle. -- Steve Muench More from Adam Teicher: Analysis of every Chiefs pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"LaDarius Henderson","year":2024,"college":"250 lbs","pre_draft":"Henderson is a graduate transfer who started 20 games at left tackle and 19 games at left guard over the course of his college career. He has long arms, and his length makes it tough for speed rushers to turn the corner. He's quick and can get some push when he keeps his pads down in the run game. Henderson has the big hands to latch onto defenders. -- Steve MuenchMore from DJ Bien-Aime: Analysis of every Texans pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Sanoussi Kane","year":2024,"college":"212 lbs","pre_draft":"Kane is a two-year starter who made 155 tackles and 10.5 tackles for loss over the past two seasons. He's an aggressive run-defender who closes well and has good stopping power. -- Steve MuenchMore from Jamison Hensley: Analysis of every Ravens pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Tatum Bethune","year":2024,"college":"326 lbs","pre_draft":"Bethune sifts through traffic and gets skinny, making it difficult for blockers to get their hands on him. He has the ability to shoot gaps between the tackles. He takes sound angles and chases with good effort. The way he ran with the tight end and got his head turned to locate the ball when picking off a pass in the ACC Championship Game was impressive. Bethune reads the quarterback, breaks on the ball and limits production after the catch in underneath zone coverage. -- Steve MuenchMore from Nick Wagoner: Analysis of every 49ers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jaylen Harrell","year":2024,"college":"191 lbs","pre_draft":"Harrell has the length, change-of-direction skills and quickness to develop as a pass-rusher. He's at his best slipping blocks as a run-defender. He chases with good effort and is a sound wrap-up tackler. He primarily lines up as an edge defender, but he has some experience playing off the line. Harrell gets to depth and reads the quarterback when he drops into coverage. -- Steve MuenchMore from Turron Davenport: Analysis of every Titans pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Cornelius Johnson","year":2024,"college":"318 lbs","pre_draft":"Johnson has the frame to box out defenders on comeback/hook routes and post up in windows working against zone looks. He ran well at the combine and has the speed to threaten vertically when he gets a clean release. Johnson is effective working the deep middle against zone looks and runs hard after the catch. -- Steve MuenchMore from Kris Rhim: Analysis of every Chargers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"KT Leveston","year":2024,"college":"208 lbs","pre_draft":"Leveston is a big, powerful drive blocker who plays with a wide base, moves defenders off the ball and blocks to the whistle. He doesn't have great range, but he takes sound angles climbing to the second level and can engulf linebackers. He's smooth getting set and has good length. He has the size and strength to anchor in pass protection. He started 32 games at left tackle but played some guard, which is where he fits best in the NFL. -- Steve MuenchMore from Sarah Barshop: Analysis of every Rams pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Kalen King","year":2024,"pre_draft":"King is a smaller but competitive press corner who is tough and physical matching up against bigger receivers on the outside. He had 16 pass breakups over the past two seasons. He can pluck the ball out of the air or rip it out before receivers can complete the catch. -- Steve MuenchMore from Rob Demovsky: Analysis of every Packers pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Nick Gargiulo","year":2024,"pre_draft":"Gargiulo is a graduate transfer from Yale who started games at center, guard and tackle over the course of his five-year college career. He's fundamentally sound with the quickness to cover up down linemen and the range to climb to the second level in the run game. He doesn't have the finishing power of a mauler, but he blocks to the echo of the whistle. Gargiulo picks up line stunts and pressures in pass protection. -- Steve MuenchMore from Jeff Legwold: Analysis of every Broncos pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"ESPN","name":"Jaylen Key","year":2024,"pre_draft":"Key primarily played high at Alabama, but he can line up over the slot and at linebacker depth, too. He runs with tight ends and shows good instincts in zone looks. Key has the frame and length to compete at the catch point. He also has a strong punch taking on blockers and chases with good effort. -- Steve MuenchMore from Rich Cimini: Analysis of every Jets pick div.draftTable__content > p > a{color:#06c !important; border-bottom:1px dotted #06c !important}div.draftTable__content > p > a:hover{opacity:.8 !important; border-bottom:1px solid #06c !important}"}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Myles Garrett","year":2017,"height":77,"weight":270,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Texas A&M","pros":"Superb pass-rusher ; Rare explosiveness ; Lightning fast ; Instinctive ; Impact-making edge defender; Strong hands ; Closes on quarterbacks in a hurry ; Fast feet ; Repertoire of pass-rushing moves ; Splash plays ; Excellent get-off ; Extremely disruptive; Ability to shed blocks ; Rare athletic skill set ; Fast pursuit defender ; Functional strength in the pass rush ; Can bull rush offensive linemen ; Speed to close ; Agile ; Loose hips ; Balance ; Able to transition from speed to power ; Superb ability to bend ; Athletic for his size ; Gap sound ; Good vision ; Skilled at batting passes ; Carries weight well ; Versatile ; Has experience lining up at a variety of spots ; Successful against good competition ; Ready to contribute immediately ; Good off the field ; Looks like a safe pick to plug and contribute quickly ; Plays injured","cons":"Run defense improved, but could stand to get better ; Holding up against downhill rushing attacks ;Summary:  In any NFL draft, there are always teams that say they want to take the best player available and the top talents should go at the top of the draft without reaching for a position. By that rationale, Garrett should be the No. 1-overall pick for the 2017 NFL Draft because he is the best player available. He was atop my big board all season, but infinitely more important than my opinion is that NFL teams have had Garrett as the top NFL prospect throughout the 2016 season and into the new year. Garrett is a freak athlete who plays one of the most important positions in the NFL. ;Jadeveon Clowney was a freshman phenom who took college football by storm immediately after making the jump from high school. With Clowney in the NFL, Garrett took up that challenge as a freshman in 2014 with 11.5 sacks with 53 tackles and 14 for a loss. That sack total broke the NCAA freshman record previously set by Clowney. ;As a sophomore, Garrett was even better and had his best season. In 2015, he recorded 59 tackles with 12.5 sacks, 19.5 tackles for a loss, five forced fumbles, two passes batted and an interception. ;Garrett’s 2016 season was marred by an ankle injury after a cheap shot by Arkansas offensive tackle Dan Skipper. Garrett missed some time, but he played through the injury and finished with 33 tackles, 15 for a loss, 8.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. Even though he was less than 100 percent, the junior was still a force on the edge who had to be accounted for. ;Garrett has blinding speed off the edge and is a natural pass-rusher with rare explosiveness. He could have been in the running for the No. 1-overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft if he had been able to declare. ;There is no doubt that Garrett is freakish athletic. He has ridiculous speed and a developed body with natural strength. The junior has a tremendous first-step out of his stance. After his get-off, Garrett quickly accelerates to turn the corner. He has the ability to sink his hips and bend around the tackles to get pointed to the quarterback. Garrett has good balance and natural strength to fight off blockers. There are times where he also flashed speed to power and pushed offensive tackles into the pocket after getting upfield. ;Aside from his blinding speed and strength, Garrett has instincts to go for forced fumbles and batted passes. He isn’t just a great athlete; he’s a football player who happens to be a great athlete. Garrett can redirect extremely well with superb pursuit skills. He has active hands to fight off blockers, and a motor that doesn’t underwhelm. ;Garrett isn’t a finished product, so there are things he can improve on. There were plays in the run game that saw him get pushed backward, although his run defense was improved as a junior. If Garrett stays in a 4-3 defense, he could use more strength for holding his gap against downhill runs. He also could get in trouble in this regard by standing up too high. While Garrett is a blinding edge rusher, he should continue to work on pass-rushing moves for use against NFL offensive tackles. ;For the next level, Garrett fits any defense. His best fit could come as an outside linebacker in a 3-4 defense as he would then have help in run defense on the edge with a five-technique defensive end lining up over the tackle. ;For the NFL, Garrett has great potential to be an impact-making pass rusher in the mold of Von Miller or Robert Quinn.","similar_player":"Chandler Jones.","simular_player_bio":"In some ways, Garrett reminds me of a bigger version of Von Miller, but for the NFL a closer comparison could be Jones. Jones and Garrett are almost identical in size, and Jones (6-5, 265) is a pass-rushing demon. Jones is a speed rusher who has topped 11 sacks in three of the last four seasons. I could see Garrett being an edge defender similar to Jones, but even better.;NFL Matches:  Cleveland, San Francisco, Chicago, Jacksonville and Tennessee","summary":"In any NFL draft, there are always teams that say they want to take the best player available and the top talents should go at the top of the draft without reaching for a position. By that rationale, Garrett should be the No. 1-overall pick for the 2017 NFL Draft because he is the best player available. He was atop my big board all season, but infinitely more important than my opinion is that NFL teams have had Garrett as the top NFL prospect throughout the 2016 season and into the new year. Garrett is a freak athlete who plays one of the most important positions in the NFL.      Jadeveon Clowney was a freshman phenom who took college football by storm immediately after making the jump from high school. With Clowney in the NFL, Garrett took up that challenge as a freshman in 2014 with 11.5 sacks with 53 tackles and 14 for a loss. That sack total broke the NCAA freshman record previously set by Clowney.      As a sophomore, Garrett was even better and had his best season. In 2015, he recorded 59 tackles with 12.5 sacks, 19.5 tackles for a loss, five forced fumbles, two passes batted and an interception.      Garrett’s 2016 season was marred by an ankle injury after a cheap shot by Arkansas offensive tackle Dan Skipper. Garrett missed some time, but he played through the injury and finished with 33 tackles, 15 for a loss, 8.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. Even though he was less than 100 percent, the junior was still a force on the edge who had to be accounted for.      Garrett has blinding speed off the edge and is a natural pass-rusher with rare explosiveness. He could have been in the running for the No. 1-overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft if he had been able to declare.      There is no doubt that Garrett is freakish athletic. He has ridiculous speed and a developed body with natural strength. The junior has a tremendous first-step out of his stance. After his get-off, Garrett quickly accelerates to turn the corner. He has the ability to sink his hips and bend around the tackles to get pointed to the quarterback. Garrett has good balance and natural strength to fight off blockers. There are times where he also flashed speed to power and pushed offensive tackles into the pocket after getting upfield.      Aside from his blinding speed and strength, Garrett has instincts to go for forced fumbles and batted passes. He isn’t just a great athlete; he’s a football player who happens to be a great athlete. Garrett can redirect extremely well with superb pursuit skills. He has active hands to fight off blockers, and a motor that doesn’t underwhelm.      Garrett isn’t a finished product, so there are things he can improve on. There were plays in the run game that saw him get pushed backward, although his run defense was improved as a junior. If Garrett stays in a 4-3 defense, he could use more strength for holding his gap against downhill runs. He also could get in trouble in this regard by standing up too high. While Garrett is a blinding edge rusher, he should continue to work on pass-rushing moves for use against NFL offensive tackles.      For the next level, Garrett fits any defense. His best fit could come as an outside linebacker in a 3-4 defense as he would then have help in run defense on the edge with a five-technique defensive end lining up over the tackle.      For the NFL, Garrett has great potential to be an impact-making pass rusher in the mold of Von Miller or Robert Quinn."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Solomon Thomas","year":2017,"height":74,"weight":273,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Stanford","pros":"Dangerous pass-rusher ; Good technique ; Explosive ; Instinctive ; Quick interior defensive lineman; Strong hands ; Excellent hand usage ; Awareness ; Closes on quarterbacks in a hurry ; Quick feet ; Repertoire of pass-rushing moves ; Splash plays ; Good get off ; Disruptive; Ability to shed blocks ; Strong build ; Can bull rush offensive linemen ; Speed to close ; Athletic for his size ; Gap sound ; Good vision ; Strong for his size ; Versatile ; Has experience lining up at a variety of spots ; Successful against good competition ; Ready to contribute immediately ; Good off the field ; Looks like a safe pick to plug and contribute quickly ; Durable ; Team leader ; Doesn’t get in trouble ; Smart on and off the field","cons":"Tweener defensive end/tackle ; Very undersized for an interior defensive lineman in the NFL ; Not a natural fit in 3-4 ; Less than ideal length ; Jack of all trades, master of none ; One-year wonder ;Summary:  Solomon Thomas was one of the breakout stars of the 2016 college football season. He didn’t play as a freshman before totaling 39 tackles with 3.5 sacks as a sophomore. The juniot took his game to another level in 2016 with 62 tackles with 15 for a loss, eight sacks and one forced fumble. His bowl-game performance against North Carolina sent the hype machine into overdrive and vaulted him into being a projected top-five pick in the 2017 NFL Draft according to many draft-media pundits. ;In the pass rush, Thomas is dangerous. He is a quick defender at the point of attack with the ability to fire his gap. He uses strength to shed blocks and can close in an instant on the quarterback. When lining up inside, Thomas has the burst to fire by guards into the backfield and the power to bull rush through some tackles when playing end. Thomas showed versatility in college to generate rush production from a variety of positions and techniques. He was dangerous as an end or tackle. Thomas was very consistent at putting heat on the quarterback during his final season at Stanford. ;Thomas was a quality run defender in college. He filled his gap and was hard to move at the line of scrimmage. He ate up his block and prevented holes from opening up. Regularly, you would see Thomas shed his block to stuff a run near the line of scrimmage or fire into the backfield to disrupt a run off the snap. However, there are some scouts who have concerns about Thomas’ run defense in the NFL. The reasons relate to size and length. If Thomas is lining up inside while weighing in the 270s or 280s, he will be very undersized to take on NFL guards and hold his ground. For end, he lacks some length, and some teams have concerns about him wearing down in the ground game. ;Now let’s get into the debate about Thomas. I have surveyed eight NFL teams; six of them have Thomas as a mid- to late first-round pick. Two teams had him as a top-10 talent. Here is what I wrote from their comments on Thomas in our combine blog. ;A general manger of a NFC playoff team said Thomas should go in the top-24 picks, but they didn’t have him as a high first-rounder. Another AFC playoff team graded him as a late first-round pick. The issue that is coming up the most with Thomas is that many teams feel has tweener size with listed numbers of 6-foot-3, 273 pounds. Some 3-4 teams feel that Thomas isn’t a great fit in their defense and more of a 4-3 end. Sources from that AFC playoff team said that Thomas is more of a good left defensive end for a 4-3 team. They think Thomas has good technique, hand use, awareness, and feel while also being a great kid off the field. An NFC team picking in the top 20 said they thought Thomas would go in the No. 11-20 range. ;There were a number of interesting comments about Thomas from league sources. One AFC director of college scouting picking in the top 20 had this to say about Thomas, “Late [round] 1 is right for him. Not worthy of a top-10. Nice player, but not special, undersized defensive end.” ;One general manager of a team picking in the top 10 said, “Thomas of Stanford does seem a bit rich to go in the top 10, but I think he would go around mid- to late first [round] …. he is a good football player, but may not be quite that “sexy” to go in the top 10 …. time will tell.” ;Another NFC national scout described Thomas like this, “Solomon is explosive, but at 276-280 pounds, he’s got some tweener. He’s not a true defensive end, but a hybrid, jack-of-all-trades/master-of-none type.” ;Sources from two other NFC teams said they thought Thomas would be a top-10 pick like the mock drafts project. They think that Thomas could add weight and be an undersized three-technique defensive tackle. Teams across the league say that Thomas is a great kid off the field. He doesn’t get in trouble, is smart, and a team leader. They really love him off the field. ;In the 2017 NFL Draft, Thomas should hear his name called in the top-25 picks, and it only takes one team to fall in love and pull the trigger on him in the top 10. To the media, Thomas is a lock as a top-10 pick. Speaking with teams suggests he’s a wild card who could go anywhere in the first round, possbily high, in the middle, or late.","similar_player":"Aaron Donald.","simular_player_bio":"At the combine, one NFC general manager picking outside of the top 10 said this of Thomas, “Thomas is going higher; many view him as a poor-man’s Aaron Donald.” Other teams also mentioned him as a poor-man’s Aaron Donald. Thomas needs to gain weight in order to be similar size to Donald, and Donald is more explosive. However, Thomas’ style of play at Stanford looked a lot like Donald.;NFL Matches:  San Francisco, Chicago, Carolina, Cincinnati, New Orleans, Cleveland, Arizona, Indianapolis, Baltimore and Washington","summary":"Solomon Thomas was one of the breakout stars of the 2016 college football season. He didn’t play as a freshman before totaling 39 tackles with 3.5 sacks as a sophomore. The juniot took his game to another level in 2016 with 62 tackles with 15 for a loss, eight sacks and one forced fumble. His bowl-game performance against North Carolina sent the hype machine into overdrive and vaulted him into being a projected top-five pick in the 2017 NFL Draft according to many draft-media pundits.      In the pass rush, Thomas is dangerous. He is a quick defender at the point of attack with the ability to fire his gap. He uses strength to shed blocks and can close in an instant on the quarterback. When lining up inside, Thomas has the burst to fire by guards into the backfield and the power to bull rush through some tackles when playing end. Thomas showed versatility in college to generate rush production from a variety of positions and techniques. He was dangerous as an end or tackle. Thomas was very consistent at putting heat on the quarterback during his final season at Stanford.      Thomas was a quality run defender in college. He filled his gap and was hard to move at the line of scrimmage. He ate up his block and prevented holes from opening up. Regularly, you would see Thomas shed his block to stuff a run near the line of scrimmage or fire into the backfield to disrupt a run off the snap. However, there are some scouts who have concerns about Thomas’ run defense in the NFL. The reasons relate to size and length. If Thomas is lining up inside while weighing in the 270s or 280s, he will be very undersized to take on NFL guards and hold his ground. For end, he lacks some length, and some teams have concerns about him wearing down in the ground game.      Now let’s get into the debate about Thomas. I have surveyed eight NFL teams; six of them have Thomas as a mid- to late first-round pick. Two teams had him as a top-10 talent. Here is what I wrote from their comments on Thomas in our combine blog.      A general manger of a NFC playoff team said Thomas should go in the top-24 picks, but they didn’t have him as a high first-rounder. Another AFC playoff team graded him as a late first-round pick. The issue that is coming up the most with Thomas is that many teams feel has tweener size with listed numbers of 6-foot-3, 273 pounds. Some 3-4 teams feel that Thomas isn’t a great fit in their defense and more of a 4-3 end. Sources from that AFC playoff team said that Thomas is more of a good left defensive end for a 4-3 team. They think Thomas has good technique, hand use, awareness, and feel while also being a great kid off the field. An NFC team picking in the top 20 said they thought Thomas would go in the No. 11-20 range.      There were a number of interesting comments about Thomas from league sources. One AFC director of college scouting picking in the top 20 had this to say about Thomas, “Late [round] 1 is right for him. Not worthy of a top-10. Nice player, but not special, undersized defensive end.”      One general manager of a team picking in the top 10 said, “Thomas of Stanford does seem a bit rich to go in the top 10, but I think he would go around mid- to late first [round] …. he is a good football player, but may not be quite that “sexy” to go in the top 10 …. time will tell.”      Another NFC national scout described Thomas like this, “Solomon is explosive, but at 276-280 pounds, he’s got some tweener. He’s not a true defensive end, but a hybrid, jack-of-all-trades/master-of-none type.”      Sources from two other NFC teams said they thought Thomas would be a top-10 pick like the mock drafts project. They think that Thomas could add weight and be an undersized three-technique defensive tackle. Teams across the league say that Thomas is a great kid off the field. He doesn’t get in trouble, is smart, and a team leader. They really love him off the field.      In the 2017 NFL Draft, Thomas should hear his name called in the top-25 picks, and it only takes one team to fall in love and pull the trigger on him in the top 10. To the media, Thomas is a lock as a top-10 pick. Speaking with teams suggests he’s a wild card who could go anywhere in the first round, possbily high, in the middle, or late."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Leonard Fournette","year":2017,"height":72,"weight":240,"position":"Running Back","college":"LSU","pros":"Explosive ; Elusive; has moves in the open field to dodge blockers ; Fast; can break off long touchdown runs ; Threat to score on any carry ; Rare acceleration ; Great balance ; Tough, physical runner ; Power back who can run over defenders ; Vicious stiff-arm ; Excellent vision ; Great feet ; Cutting ability ; Has returned kicks ; Ideal build and size ; Gets lots of yards after contact ; Finishes runs well ; Ideal build and size ; Burst to the hole ; Has great straight-line speed to pull away from defenders ; Shiftiness; will juke defenders ; Nice hands ; Has receiving ability ; Willing blocker in blitz pickup with potential to be very good ; Hard-nosed runner between the tackles ; Has a nose for the end zone ; Wears down defenses ; Excellent knee bend ; Runs behind his pads ; Runs well in the second half ; Perfect fit for a zone-blocking system ; Perfect fit for a man-blocking system ; Intimidates defenses ; Ball security ; Plays injured ; Kick return skills ; Solid character","cons":"Durability ; Weight concerns ;Summary:  There are many star recruits in college football who never live up the hype, but that was not the case when it came to Fournette. Before he even took his first carry at LSU, there were comparisons being made to Adrian Peterson. Those are huge expectations for any player, but Fournette ended up validating the hype.","similar_player":"Adrian Peterson.","simular_player_bio":"In terms of running style, Fournette’s closest comparison is Peterson. Both have the power to run through defenders, the speed to run away from them, and the elusiveness to dodge them in the open field. Peterson is a devastating runner capable of putting his team on his back and carrying the team to wins. Fournette has similar potential for the NFL. I think Fournette could end up being a dominant runner of Peterson’s caliber.;NFL Matches:  San Francisco, Jacksonville, New York Jets, Carolina and Cincinnati ;There are a lot of teams that could take Fournette even though they don’t have a need at the position because he is an electric play-maker who could have a huge impact at providing wins for his team. At the top of the 2017 NFL Draft, Fournette could be a turnaround piece for depressed franchises. ;San Francisco was hoping for a breakout year from Carlos Hyde, but it didn’t happen. Hyde has had durability problems in his first three seasons and will be entering the final year of his contract. Fournette would be an instant upgrade for the 49ers’ offense. ;The Jaguars could consider taking Fournette because he is such a special talent. Tom Coughlin isn’t tied to the drafting of T.J. Yeldon or the signing of Chris Ivory. Additionally, having a weapon like Fournette could help the Jaguars’ attempt to salvage Blake Bortles before he goes bust.","summary":"There are many star recruits in college football who never live up the hype, but that was not the case when it came to Fournette. Before he even took his first carry at LSU, there were comparisons being made to Adrian Peterson. Those are huge expectations for any player, but Fournette ended up validating the hype.     Fournette had a strong freshman season in 2014, averaging 5.5 yards per carry on 187 rushes for 1,034 yards and 10 touchdowns. But as a sophomore, he showed why the hype was justified with a terrific season. Fournette was in the running as the best player in the country as he carried LSU’s team. He averaged 6.5 yards per carry for 1,953 yards with 22 touchdowns in 2015, plus he caught 19 passes for 253 yards with a touchdown. Fournette had a number of long gains called back as well.      Fournette’s junior season never took off as he had a preseason ankle injury that lingered all year. The LSU training staff had Fournette in a boot, and the program went out of its way to ask NFL scouts to not let that information leak prior to the season opener against Wisconsin. Fournette played in the opener and a number of games, but never was 100 percent. In fact, he looked like was playing at 75 percent all year. He didn’t have the same power, explosion or speed. Still, the junior set a school record of 284 rushing yards on 16 carries against Ole Miss with touchdown runs of 59, 76 and 78 yards in an epic performance. Entering the bowl game in which he didn’t play, Fournette had averaged 6.5 yards per carry for 843 yards with eight touchdowns. He had 15 receptions for 146 yards as well. While it was a subdued regular season, NFL sources aren’t soured at all on Fournette.     As a player, Fournette is the real deal. I think, as a prospect, he is slightly better than Todd Gurley entering the NFL, and I know scouts who have graded Fournette higher than Gurley.      Fournette is very fast with a burst to hole and a second gear in the open field to take the ball the distance. He has rare acceleration and takes away angles from defenders with speed. While Fournette is a fast back, he also is a power back who can run through tackles and bulldoze defenders trying to tackle him. Fournette is very tough to stop in short-yardage situations and on the goal line. He has a perfect combination of speed and power.      On top of having a great combination of size, power and speed, Fournette is elusive in the open field. He has excellent feet, vision, patience and balance. Fournette uses that combination of all those to spin away from defenders, weave around them, and cut through small openings to pick up more yards. Fournette has a superb ability to run while bending at the knee, which allows him to run behind his pads and helps him to bounce off tacklers. Many backs his size have a tendency to run too upright, but Fournette is very good to bend until he gets in the open field and turns on the afterburners.      Fournette also has flashed some nice hands and route-running as a receiver. He is a willing blocker, and he should quickly turn into a three-down starter once he learns NFL blitz schemes and pass protection. Fournette was a weapon to return kickoffs in college, but in the NFL, his team will want to protect him from injury and not use him in the return game.      The only real concerns regarding Fournette are durability after an injury-plagued junior year and some other minor injuries in the previous seasons. Some teams have concerns about Fournette’s ankle and fear it could be prone to re-injury. At the combine, Fournette was heavier than expected, so some could feel that his weight will need to be monitored closely in the NFL.     For the NFL, Fournette looks like he has the ability to be a franchise player like Peterson. Dominant running backs can make a big difference in the win/loss column, and Fournette could make any offense difficult regardless of the quarterback. Fournette is a threat to score every time he touches the ball. He looks like a future franchise player and Pro Bowl running back – if he can stay healthy. His play thus far has made him worthy of those Peterson comparisons.      Player Comparison: Adrian Peterson.  In terms of running style, Fournette’s closest comparison is Peterson. Both have the power to run through defenders, the speed to run away from them, and the elusiveness to dodge them in the open field. Peterson is a devastating runner capable of putting his team on his back and carrying the team to wins. Fournette has similar potential for the NFL. I think Fournette could end up being a dominant runner of Peterson’s caliber.     NFL Matches:  San Francisco, Jacksonville, New York Jets, Carolina and Cincinnati      There are a lot of teams that could take Fournette even though they don’t have a need at the position because he is an electric play-maker who could have a huge impact at providing wins for his team. At the top of the 2017 NFL Draft, Fournette could be a turnaround piece for depressed franchises.      San Francisco was hoping for a breakout year from Carlos Hyde, but it didn’t happen. Hyde has had durability problems in his first three seasons and will be entering the final year of his contract. Fournette would be an instant upgrade for the 49ers’ offense.      The Jaguars could consider taking Fournette because he is such a special talent. Tom Coughlin isn’t tied to the drafting of T.J. Yeldon or the signing of Chris Ivory. Additionally, having a weapon like Fournette could help the Jaguars’ attempt to salvage Blake Bortles before he goes bust.     With the sixth pick, the Jets are a great fit for Fournette. General manager Mike Maccagnan is strict with taking the best player available, and Fournette would certainly be that if gets to New York’s pick. Fournette could make a big difference for whomever is the Jets’ starting quarterback, especially if it is a youngster like Christian Hackenberg or Bryce Petty.      Adding Fournette to Cam Newton could be an insane combination of running ability for the Panthers. Jonathan Stewart turns 30 prior to the 2017 NFL Draft and didn’t have a strong 2016 season for Carolina. Additionally, Stewart has had durability issues throughout his career. If Fournette gets to the Panthers’ pick, he could be too good to pass up. Adding Fournette could instantly put the Panthers back in Super Bowl contention.     Many think the Bengals wouldn’t pass on Fournette if he gets to their selection at ninth-overall. Fournette would be an upgrade over Jeremy Hill, who had a disappointing 2016 season and is in a contract year."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Corey Davis","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":209,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Western Michigan","pros":"Superb run-after-the-catch skills ; Consistent play-maker ; Great route-runner; sudden out of breaks ; Quick release off of the line ; Great hands ; Deceptive speed ; Can challenge defenses vertically ; Breaks tackles; gets yards after contact ; Good red-zone weapon ; Wins 50-50 passes ; Vertical jump, leaping ability ; Has the strength to outfight defensive backs ; Rarely ever drops a pass ; Physical ; Tracks the ball well ; Late hands ; Excellent body control ; Long arms ; Attacks the football ; Sneaky push off skills ; High points the ball well ; Adept at finding soft spots in zone ; Quality size ; Gritty player; plays with an attitude ; Ready to contribute quickly ; Quality blocker ; Durable; plays hurt","cons":"Not overly fast ; Not overly big or physical ; Dealing with ankle and should injury ; Has nagging injuries ;Summary:  The most prolific wide receiver in the history of the FBS is Corey Davis. Let that sink in. He produced at a level that no player ever has before. During his senior campaign, Davis sent the FBS record for career yardage after passing Nevada’s Trevor Insley. Insley had 5,005 yards before Davis ended up totaling 5,285 yards over his college career. While Davis played at a smaller level of competition, he has skill set to be a good NFL wide receiver.","similar_player":"Demaryius Thomas. Sources have compared Davis to Thomas but a less-thick version of Thomas. That makes sense as both are bigger receivers with deceptive speed and excellent run-after-the catch skills. In the NFL, I could see Davis being a receiver who is similar to Thomas but maybe not quite as dynamic.;NFL Matches:","simular_player_bio":"Buffalo, Philadelphia, Tennessee, Tampa Bay, Kansas City, Baltimore, Dallas, New Orleans, San Francisco, Chicago and Los Angeles Rams","summary":"The most prolific wide receiver in the history of the FBS is Corey Davis. Let that sink in. He produced at a level that no player ever has before. During his senior campaign, Davis sent the FBS record for career yardage after passing Nevada’s Trevor Insley. Insley had 5,005 yards before Davis ended up totaling 5,285 yards over his college career. While Davis played at a smaller level of competition, he has skill set to be a good NFL wide receiver.     Davis started out his career with quality freshman-year production (67-941-6) before breaking out as a sophomore with 78 catches for 1,408 yards and 15 touchdowns. Davis was banged up with injuries in his junior season, but played through them while totaling 90 receptions for 1,436 yards with 12 touchdowns. That season the attention he commanded also opened up teammate Daniel Braverman to have a big year. As a senior, Davis saw lots of bracket coverage yet he still amassed 97 receptions for 1,500 yards and 19 touchdowns.     Sources said they graded Davis after his junior season thinking he might come out early and he was receiving second-round grades. Davis decided to return to school though, and now sources say that he could end up going in Round 1. Davis has the potential for some teams to view him as a future No. 1 receiver.      For the NFL, Davis is a well-rounded and polished receiver. His head coach, P.J. Fleck, was the wide receivers coach with the Buccaneers before leaving for Western Michigan, and Fleck developed Davis well for the next level. Davis has impressed evaluators with good route-running, reliable hands, and deceptive speed. They like his run-after-the-catch skills and size. Davis uses his stealthy speed and route-running to consistently get separation for his quarterback. He has excellent hands and after the catch, he is dynamic. Davis is faster than one would expect, and there are plenty of plays where he pulls away from defenders in the open field. He improved his ability to win 50-50 passes as a senior and got better about using his size to his advantage.     Sources from multiple teams said they view Davis more as a late first-round or early second-round talent. He has the potential to end up being a No. 1 receiver or a really good No. 2 receiver at the pro level."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jamal Adams","year":2017,"height":72,"weight":214,"position":"Safety","college":"LSU","pros":"Instinctive ; Real presence in the middle of the field ; Prototype strong safety ; Physyical ; Hard hitter ; Good tackler ; Very good run defender ; Strong tackler ; Can drive and fill in the box ; Around the ball ; Quality coverage safety ; Excellent zone-coverage safety ; Ball skills ; Interception threat ; Capable of playing the deep center fielder ; Plays fast ; Athletic ; Covers a ton of ground ; Good vision, eye discipline ; Man-coverage ability on tight ends, slot receivers ; Asset to defend big receivers ; Fluid; can flip his hips and run ; Good height ; Should be able to play quickly ; Experienced and successful against good college talent ; Versatile ; Leader ; Field-general presence ; Upside","cons":"Can play free safety, but prefers strong ; Timed speed isn’t great, but he plays fast ;Summary:  Some players are so good they jump out at you even when you are studying other players for a more recent draft. That was the case with Adams as he was impossible to miss when watching LSU in 2015. The fast and physical safety was all over the field for the Tigers. Watching tape of LSU, Adams jumped off the screen and commanded viewers to take notice. That season, Adams racked up 67 tackles with six passes broken up and four interceptions. That impressive, high-quality play had NFL teams thinking the sophomore had top-20 potential for his draft class. ;Adams recorded 76 tackles with four passes broken and one interception in 2016. Early on, the junior made some nice plays, but wasn’t as big of a presence as in 2015. That changed around mid-season as Adams turned in superb games against Ole Miss and Alabama. He helped shut down Rebels receiving tight end Evan Engram and was all over the field against Alabama with an interception, clutch tackles and big plays on special teams. ;Adams is excellent with run defense. He is a natural eighth man in the box who has excellent skills to tackle. Adams is also strong, quick, and fast at reading his keys. He comes downhill and has a burst to the flat to defend perimeter runs. Adams will be an asset to help shut down running games. ;Adams is a natural strong safety who also has the speed and athleticism to cover. He could help defend against tight ends and receivers in the middle of the field. With his range, strength and instincts, Adams could make a significant impact for his team. In pass coverage, Adams is extremely instinctive and very good at playing zone in the intermediate middle of the field. He is skilled at covering a lot of ground and helping his cornerbacks along the sideline or cleaning up slants, digs or crosses. Adams has flashed that he could be a reliable last line of defense. He is also adept at reading a quarterback’s eyes and breaking on the ball. By being around the ball so much, Adams puts himself in position to make a lot of big plays. He has good hands and ball skills to create interceptions, particularly. In zone coverage, Adams is very dangerous as he uses his instincts and intelligence to get in position to affect passing routes. ;In watching Adams, he looks more comfortable playing strong safety responsibilities. Adams has the ability to play free safety and isn’t bad in that role, but he seems more at home playing strong safety in the short to intermediate portion of the field. Strong safety would probably be his best role in the NFL, and he could be excellent paired with a coverage free safety. ;Sources from multiple teams from across the league say that Adams and Ohio State safety Malik Hooker are the best defensive backs in the 2017 NFL Draft. They think those two are better prospects than any of the cornerbacks. Multiple teams picking in the top 10 have confessed their love of Adams to WalterFootball.com, and it would be a surprise if he wasn’t a top-10 pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.","similar_player":"Adrian Wilson. In the NFL, I think that Adams could be a similar player to Wilson. Wilson spent a decade as one of the best strong safeties in the NFL. He was a third-round pick in 2001 out of N.C. State, but obviously Wilson should have been drafted higher. Both Wilson and Adams are physical football players who are always around the ball. Wilson (6-3, 230) is bigger than Adams, but when Wilson entered the NFL, he was 213 pounds. Over his impressive career, Wilson was a five-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro selection. Adams has a similar game to Wilson and could be a potential special strong safety.;NFL Matches:","simular_player_bio":"Tennessee, Los Angeles Chargers, Carolina, Cincinnati, Buffalo, New Orleans, Cleveland","summary":"Some players are so good they jump out at you even when you are studying other players for a more recent draft. That was the case with Adams as he was impossible to miss when watching LSU in 2015. The fast and physical safety was all over the field for the Tigers. Watching tape of LSU, Adams jumped off the screen and commanded viewers to take notice. That season, Adams racked up 67 tackles with six passes broken up and four interceptions. That impressive, high-quality play had NFL teams thinking the sophomore had top-20 potential for his draft class.      Adams recorded 76 tackles with four passes broken and one interception in 2016. Early on, the junior made some nice plays, but wasn’t as big of a presence as in 2015. That changed around mid-season as Adams turned in superb games against Ole Miss and Alabama. He helped shut down Rebels receiving tight end Evan Engram and was all over the field against Alabama with an interception, clutch tackles and big plays on special teams.      Adams is excellent with run defense. He is a natural eighth man in the box who has excellent skills to tackle. Adams is also strong, quick, and fast at reading his keys. He comes downhill and has a burst to the flat to defend perimeter runs. Adams will be an asset to help shut down running games.      Adams is a natural strong safety who also has the speed and athleticism to cover. He could help defend against tight ends and receivers in the middle of the field. With his range, strength and instincts, Adams could make a significant impact for his team. In pass coverage, Adams is extremely instinctive and very good at playing zone in the intermediate middle of the field. He is skilled at covering a lot of ground and helping his cornerbacks along the sideline or cleaning up slants, digs or crosses. Adams has flashed that he could be a reliable last line of defense. He is also adept at reading a quarterback’s eyes and breaking on the ball. By being around the ball so much, Adams puts himself in position to make a lot of big plays. He has good hands and ball skills to create interceptions, particularly. In zone coverage, Adams is very dangerous as he uses his instincts and intelligence to get in position to affect passing routes.      In watching Adams, he looks more comfortable playing strong safety responsibilities. Adams has the ability to play free safety and isn’t bad in that role, but he seems more at home playing strong safety in the short to intermediate portion of the field. Strong safety would probably be his best role in the NFL, and he could be excellent paired with a coverage free safety.      Sources from multiple teams from across the league say that Adams and Ohio State safety Malik Hooker are the best defensive backs in the 2017 NFL Draft. They think those two are better prospects than any of the cornerbacks. Multiple teams picking in the top 10 have confessed their love of Adams to WalterFootball.com, and it would be a surprise if he wasn’t a top-10 pick in the 2017 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Mike Williams","year":2017,"height":76,"weight":218,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Clemson","pros":"Tremendous at winning 50-50 passes ; Great red-zone weapon ; Vertical jump; leaping ability ; Has the size and strength to out-fight defensive backs ; High points the ball well ; Body control ; Excellent body use in air ; Adjusts well to the ball ; Tracks the ball extremely well ; Very good back-shoulder receiver ; Long arms ; Attacks the football ; Sneaky push-off skills ; Enough speed to get downfield ; Can handle slants, crosses, and digs over the middle ; Excellent fit in a west coast offense ; Good run-after-the-catch skills ; Tough; breaks tackles ; Excellent balance ; Physical with defenders ; Gritty player; plays with an attitude ; Experienced and successful against good college programs ; Ready to contribute immediately","cons":"Drops too many passes ; Could struggle to separate from some NFL cornerbacks ; Not sudden ; Not overly fast in and out of breaks ; Not a burner deep threat ; Needs to improve route running ; Lost 2015 season to a neck fracture ;Summary:  Clemson has been a factory for NFL wide receiver talent in recent years. Players like DeAndre Hopkins and Sammy Watkins were first-round picks, and other Tigers wideouts have gone in the mid-rounds. After a resilient career at Clemson, Williams is poised to give the program another first-round wide receiver – this time in the 2017 NFL Draft. ;As freshman, Williams contributed 20 catches for 316 yards and three scores playing across from Sammy Watkins. Williams took over as the No. 1 receiver in 2014 with Watkins in the NFL and caught 57 passes for 1,030 yards and six touchdowns. He flashed real ability, which led to big expectations for his junior season. In the 2015 season opener, however, Williams fractured his neck when he ran into the goalpost while catching a touchdown. That ended his season, but Williams was adamant about coming back as soon as possible.","similar_player":"Mike Evans.","simular_player_bio":"Team sources have compared Williams to Evans. As they both have an excellent ability to make catches over defenders. While defenders know passes are coming, they can’t stop them because the receiver’s size and leaping ability is so imposing. Williams and Evans also both have issues with dropped passes and creating separation. Williams is a little smaller than Evans, but he should be similar type of receiver to Evans in the NFL.;NFL Matches:  Buffalo, Arizona, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Tennessee, Tampa Bay","summary":"Clemson has been a factory for NFL wide receiver talent in recent years. Players like DeAndre Hopkins and Sammy Watkins were first-round picks, and other Tigers wideouts have gone in the mid-rounds. After a resilient career at Clemson, Williams is poised to give the program another first-round wide receiver – this time in the 2017 NFL Draft.      As freshman, Williams contributed 20 catches for 316 yards and three scores playing across from Sammy Watkins. Williams took over as the No. 1 receiver in 2014 with Watkins in the NFL and caught 57 passes for 1,030 yards and six touchdowns. He flashed real ability, which led to big expectations for his junior season. In the 2015 season opener, however, Williams fractured his neck when he ran into the goalpost while catching a touchdown. That ended his season, but Williams was adamant about coming back as soon as possible.     Williams displayed no ill effects from the injury in 2016 as he dominated the competition in many games. He totaled 98 receptions for 1,361 yards and 11 touchdowns during his impressive return to college football. Williams was Deshaun Watson’s No. 1 receiver, and Williams could have had an even bigger season. Watson had issues with accuracy, ball placement, and interceptions in 2016, especially in the first two-thirds of the season. Williams was open for some big plays that Watson overthrew, but the tandem really clicked late in the season to push Clemson to a National Championship.     For the NFL, Williams is at least a dependable possession receiver. He routinely used his size, leaping ability, body control and strength to make catches over defensive backs on 50-50 passes. Williams dominated defensive backs on those jump balls, which made him very dangerous in the red zone. Williams routinely made difficult and acrobatic receptions as well. Even when defenses had him covered, he made big plays for his quarterback when he just threw the ball up for him. Williams has tremendous body control to leap, box defenders out, hang in the air, and contort his body to make the reception. He could provide a lot of big plays for his NFL quarterback when nothing is open, and that is a serious asset for a pro offense.      Williams would be an excellent fit in a west coast offense. His size and run-after-the-catch skills make him dangerous on slants, crosses, and digs in the short to intermediate part of the field. Those are the staple routes of that system, and he already runs them well.      There are a few things that Williams is going to have to improve for the next level. The first is dropped passes. He had far too many in 2016. Williams was better late in the year, but he needs to improve his hands as a pro. He also needs to improve his route-running for the next level.      Williams will struggle to separate from some NFL cornerbacks, as many will be able to run with him. He won’t challenge NFL corners with speed as a deep burner. It also will be harder to complete 50-50 passes against them because they’re bigger and much better than the corners Williams typically faced in the ACC. Williams has enough speed to get downfield, but he won’t fly by defensive backs like a speed receiver. He still is a weapon going downfield though, because while corners are running with him, he is so good at making catches over them. Because Williams isn’t a speed receiver as well, he is not in the mold of a Julio Jones or A.J. Green. If Williams was fast like them, he would be a top-10 pick.      As a pro, Williams projects to be a Mike Evans-type weapon for his an offense. He could be a No. 1 or No. 2 receiver depending on the system and quarterback he goes to. Williams should be able to play quickly, and his size and leaping ability should provide plenty of mismatches. In the 2017 NFL Draft, Williams looks like a safe bet to be a top-25 pick."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Christian McCaffrey","year":2017,"height":71,"weight":202,"position":"Running Back","college":"Stanford","pros":"Fast, explosive play-maker ; Slashing back ; Very sudden ; Patience ; Excellent vision ; Rare feel, instincts as a runner ; Very good knee bend, body lean ; Great elusiveness to dodge tacklers; Consistent sources of big plays ; Threat to rip off a long gain on any touch ; Elusive runner ; Great cutting ability; Finishes runs well ; Can get yards after contact ; Soft hands as a receiver ; Great route-runner; Quickness to get open ; Very good at getting separation ; Excellent run-after-the-catch ability; First-step quickness ; Second-gear speed ; Sudden ; Big-play threat ; Tough enough to run the ball between the tackles ; Explosive burst at the second level as a runner ; Dangerous in the open field ; Experienced and successful against good college programs ; Makes big plays in the clutch ; Durability ; Ready to contribute immediately ; Intelligent ; Hard worker ; Team leader ; Competitor ; Pushes his teammates to be better","cons":"Lacks ideal bulk ; Can he handle a big work load of carries in the NFL? ; Some teammates don’t like how he pushes them ;Summary:  McCaffrey spent the last two season as one of the most consistent and devastating running backs in college football. In this writer’s opinion, McCaffrey should have won the 2015 Heisman Trophy because he carried Stanford while Alabama’s Derrick Henry had tons of pro talent around him on both sides of the ball. Still, both players had great seasons. McCaffrey averaged six yards per carry that season on his way 2,019 yards with eight touchdowns. As a receiver, he had 45 catches for 645 yards and five scores.","similar_player":"Jamaal Charles.","simular_player_bio":"There are two Jamaal Charles-type backs in this draft class; McCaffrey is one and Tennessee’s Alvin Kamara is the other. Charles (5-11, 199) and McCaffrey are almost identical in size. Both can run the ball between the tackles and have the explosiveness to rip off yards in chunks. They are tremendous receivers out of the backfield with shifty moves in the open field. Like Charles, McCaffrey could be a three-down difference-maker in the NFL.;NFL Matches:  Indianapolis, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Tampa Bay, Green Bay, New York Giants, Detroit, New England, New York Jets, Carolina and Minnesota ;There are a lot of teams that could take McCaffrey even though they don’t have a need at the position because he is a play-maker who could have a huge impact at providing wins for his team. In the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft, there are a lot of teams that could consider taking a running back. ;Perhaps the highest McCaffrey could hope to go would be in the middle of Round 1. The Colts (No. 15), Eagles (No. 14) and Ravens (No. 16) all need long-term starting running backs. Of those three, the Colts are probably the least likely to take a tailback because of the vast needs on the defensive side of the ball. Philadelphia with Doug Pederson’s offense would be a good fit for McCaffrey’s running and receiving skills. Baltimore has tried a few different runners, but could consider an upgrade to go with Kenneth Dixon. ;Tampa Bay could consider taking McCaffrey given Doug Martin’s situation and uncertain future with the team. Assuming Martin gets released, the Buccaneers will need a starting running back, and McCaffrey could also be an excellent receiving option for Jameis Winston. McCaffrey’s passion for the game and football character are fitting with Winston and what the Buccaneers have drafted. ;There are a lot of fits among the playoff teams for McCaffrey. The Lions had the 30th-ranked rushing offense during the regular season, and Ameer Abdullah hasn’t panned out for them thus far. Staying in the NFC North, the Packers may not be able to re-sign Eddie Lacy and would need a starting running back. McCaffrey would be a great scheme fit for them. ;The Giants had the 29th-ranked rushing offense during the 2016 NFL season and badly need some talent in the backfield. A speedy, play-making back like McCaffrey would really diversify their offense. ;New England enjoyed a good season out of LeGarrette Blount, but the Patriots like to have variety in their backs. McCaffrey is a Patriots-style player with his versatility as a receiving back in their offense. He could do some of the things that Shane Vereen did for New England, except McCaffrey could do them better. McCaffrey’s attitude and gritty style seem like a Patriot as well. ;If McCaffrey slips to the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft, he shouldn’t have a long wait. The Jets signed Matt Forte, but the skilled veteran is aging. McCaffrey could make a big difference for whomever is the team’s young starting quarterback, whether it is Christian Hackenberg or Bryce Petty. ;Adding McCaffrey to Cam Newton could be a dynamic combination of running ability for the Panthers. Jonathan Stewart turns 30 prior to the 2017 NFL Draft and has suffered from durability issues throughout his career. If McCaffrey gets to the Panthers’ second-round pick, he could be too good to pass up. ;Lastly, it seems unlikely that McCaffrey would get to the Vikings’ second-round pick, but they might be willing to move up for him. Minnesota has two third-round picks to use to move higher if it wants, and the Vikings fielded the worst-ranked rushing offense in the NFL in 2016.","summary":"McCaffrey spent the last two season as one of the most consistent and devastating running backs in college football. In this writer’s opinion, McCaffrey should have won the 2015 Heisman Trophy because he carried Stanford while Alabama’s Derrick Henry had tons of pro talent around him on both sides of the ball. Still, both players had great seasons. McCaffrey averaged six yards per carry that season on his way 2,019 yards with eight touchdowns. As a receiver, he had 45 catches for 645 yards and five scores.     In 2016, McCaffrey averaged 6.3 yards per carry for 1,603 yards and 13 touchdowns. Additionally, the junior hauled in 37 receptions for 310 yards and three touchdowns. McCaffrey decided to skip Stanford’s bowl game against North Carolina in order to avoid injury and focus on his pre-draft training. Team sources said that didn’t really sit well with them because everything they heard around the Stanford program was that McCaffrey was a great teammate, hard worker, a leader, and a player who pushed his teammates to be better. Thus, sitting out a game was a bit out of character. By the time of the 2017 NFL Draft though, it probably won’t hurt McCaffrey.     As a runner, McCaffrey is a play-maker. He is fast, sudden, and a threat to rip off a big gain on any touch. He has moves in the open field to juke defenders or weave around them with excellent cutting ability. McCaffrey has a tremendous burst to break into the open field. He also has great vision and cutting ability. While he isn’t the biggest of backs, he is tough when running between the tackles.     What really sets McCaffrey apart as a runner is his acceleration and explosiveness. He is a home-run hitter and a threat to rip off a huge gain every time he touches the ball. McCaffrey has a nice first-step and darts through the hole to get into the second level of the defense. In the open field, he has a second gear to pull away from defenders and also is very elusive. He uses his feet, vision, and agility to weave around defenders. McCaffrey isn’t a power runner who simply runs over tacklers, but he does finish his runs well and can pick up some yards after contact. McCaffrey has good balance to keep his feet, runs with an excellent body lean, and is a patient runner to set up his blocks.      The NFL is a passing-driven league, and McCaffrey fits it perfectly in that regard as he is a tremendous receiving back. As a receiver, he has soft hands and is a very good route-runner. He could end up being one of the better receiving backs in the NFL and also work as a slot receiver. McCaffrey put on a clinic as a receiver at the combine, showcasing his soft hands and elegant route-running.      In blitz protection, McCaffrey is a willing blocker and doesn’t shy away from contact. Once he gets some development with learning NFL blitz schemes, he should be a real asset in the passing game. McCaffrey is an excellent returner on special teams, but as a pro, he probably won’t be called on to do that because his team will want to protect him.      Off the field, sources have said that McCaffrey has graded out for being a high-character individual. He is a hard worker, intelligent, and not a player to be concerned about getting in trouble. Sources also label him as a team leader who pushes his teammates to work harder and be better. Some teammates could get rubbed the wrong way by that, but overall, he should bring a good work ethic and leadership to his NFL locker room.      McCaffrey isn’t the biggest of backs for the NFL, so he may not be able to take on a huge number of carries. However, he runs the ball well between the tackles and should quickly turn into a good three-down starter. If McCaffrey goes to a team with a good offensive line, he could make an immediate impact and be a difference-maker."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"John Ross","year":2017,"height":71,"weight":188,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Washington","pros":"Extremely fast ; Deep-threat receiver ; First-step quickness ; Explosive ; Superb at getting separation ; Second-gear speed ; Sudden ; Adjusts well to the ball ; Tracks the ball extremely well ; Fast in and out of breaks ; Natural route-runner ; Above-average run-after-the-catch skills ; Excellent balance ; Good vision ; Quick feet ; Reliable hands ; Big-play threat ; Threat to score on any touch ; Stretches a defense vertically ; Quick release off of the line ; Experienced and successful against good college programs ; Makes big plays in the clutch ; Durability ; Ready to contribute immediately","cons":"Lacks height ; Lacks length ; Could struggle to win 50-50 passes against NFL corners ; Could have issues getting off jam from big corners ;Summary:  Ross was one of the breakout play-makers in college football during 2016 and was a huge point-producer to help lead Washington to a Pac-12 Championship and a berth in the college football playoff. The 2017 NFL Draft isn’t especially strong at wide receiver, so Ross is in the running to be the first wideout selected. ;Entering the 2016 season, Ross wasn’t a highly touted prospect as he didn’t turn in big production as a sophomore (17-371-4) or freshman (16-208-1). Ross quickly emerged during 2016, however, as the Huskies’ No. 1 receiver for quarterback Jake Browning, and they took the Pac-12 by storm. Ross had 81 receptions for 1,150 yards and 17 touchdowns on the year. He was a consistent source of big plays for Washington. ;Ross helped his chances of going in the top 20 after breaking Chris Johnson’s combine record in the 40-yard dash with a blistering time of 4.22 seconds. Ross pulled a muscle on the run, but the speed that he displayed is undeniable. ;For the NFL, Ross is a speed receiver who can stretch a defense vertically. He is fast running down the field and is explosive off the line of scrimmage. Not only is he fast, but Ross is quick and sudden. He is very skilled at creating quick separation from cornerbacks because of his speed and quick-twitch athleticism. While Ross is a threat to challenge teams downfield, he is dangerous on short passes like slants, crosses and digs because of his ability to get open quickly. That also makes him valuable in the red zone even though he doesn’t have significant size. ;Cornerbacks have a hard time running with Ross, and he is a threat to rip off yards in chunks with his run-after-the-catch skills. Ross is a sure-handed and natural receiver as a route-runner. He tracks the ball very well downfield and has late hands to reach out for receptions rather than tipping off defensive backs by extending too early. ;Ross is short and lacks length, so he isn’t going to be receiver who wins a lot of 50-50 passes against NFL cornerbacks. He also could have issues getting off jams from bigger press-man corners. Ross could play outside, but it wouldn’t be surprising if he is used mostly from the slot. ;For the NFL, Ross projects to be a Brandin Cooks-type weapon for an offense. Ross could be a No. 1 or No. 2 receiver depending on the system and quarterback he goes to. Ross should be able to play quickly, and his speed should provide plenty of mismatches. In the 2017 NFL Draft, Ross looks like a safe bet to be a mid- to late first-round pick. After the season teams told me that Ross graded as a first-rounder, and that was before his electric 40 time at the combine.","similar_player":"Brandin Cooks.","simular_player_bio":"Team sources agree that Cooks is a pretty good comparison, except they think that Ross could be a more natural receiver than Cooks. Both are fast players who have good hands and are explosive wideouts. They also are smaller receivers. Cooks went in the back half of the first round in his draft class, and Ross could go in a similar range.;NFL Matches:  Buffalo, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Tennessee, Denver, Kansas City and Dallas","summary":"Ross was one of the breakout play-makers in college football during 2016 and was a huge point-producer to help lead Washington to a Pac-12 Championship and a berth in the college football playoff. The 2017 NFL Draft isn’t especially strong at wide receiver, so Ross is in the running to be the first wideout selected.      Entering the 2016 season, Ross wasn’t a highly touted prospect as he didn’t turn in big production as a sophomore (17-371-4) or freshman (16-208-1). Ross quickly emerged during 2016, however, as the Huskies’ No. 1 receiver for quarterback Jake Browning, and they took the Pac-12 by storm. Ross had 81 receptions for 1,150 yards and 17 touchdowns on the year. He was a consistent source of big plays for Washington.      Ross helped his chances of going in the top 20 after breaking Chris Johnson’s combine record in the 40-yard dash with a blistering time of 4.22 seconds. Ross pulled a muscle on the run, but the speed that he displayed is undeniable.      For the NFL, Ross is a speed receiver who can stretch a defense vertically. He is fast running down the field and is explosive off the line of scrimmage. Not only is he fast, but Ross is quick and sudden. He is very skilled at creating quick separation from cornerbacks because of his speed and quick-twitch athleticism. While Ross is a threat to challenge teams downfield, he is dangerous on short passes like slants, crosses and digs because of his ability to get open quickly. That also makes him valuable in the red zone even though he doesn’t have significant size.      Cornerbacks have a hard time running with Ross, and he is a threat to rip off yards in chunks with his run-after-the-catch skills. Ross is a sure-handed and natural receiver as a route-runner. He tracks the ball very well downfield and has late hands to reach out for receptions rather than tipping off defensive backs by extending too early.      Ross is short and lacks length, so he isn’t going to be receiver who wins a lot of 50-50 passes against NFL cornerbacks. He also could have issues getting off jams from bigger press-man corners. Ross could play outside, but it wouldn’t be surprising if he is used mostly from the slot.      For the NFL, Ross projects to be a Brandin Cooks-type weapon for an offense. Ross could be a No. 1 or No. 2 receiver depending on the system and quarterback he goes to. Ross should be able to play quickly, and his speed should provide plenty of mismatches. In the 2017 NFL Draft, Ross looks like a safe bet to be a mid- to late first-round pick. After the season teams told me that Ross graded as a first-rounder, and that was before his electric 40 time at the combine."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Marshon Lattimore","year":2017,"height":72,"weight":193,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Very good cover corner ; Runs the route with the receiver ; Prevents separation ; Fast ; Quick feet ; Can cover up speed receivers ; Has ball skills ; Loose hips to turn and run with speed receivers ; Can play press-man coverage ; Can play off-man coverage ; Can play zone coverage ; Good length ; Tough defender ; Quality tackler ; Willing run defender ; Height; Tracks the ball well downfield ; Recoverability ; Successful against good college receivers ; Should be able to play quickly ; Big upside","cons":"Durability ; Prone to lots of injuries ; A little hitch in his twitch ; Hitch be seen in the top of routes and his transition ;Summary:  During the 2016 college football season, WalterFootball.com was first to report that Buckeyes safety Malik Hooker was being graded as a high first-round pick and that teammate cornerback Marshon Lattimore was being graded in the top 16. Both were new starters for Ohio State who were impressing from the start of fall camp as being freaky defensive backs with major coverage skills for the NFL.","similar_player":"Chris Gamble. In the 2004 NFL Draft, Gamble was the 28th-overall pick. He was a quality corner for the Panthers, overall, and had a good career. Lattimore has comparable size to Gamble (6-1, 200), and their skill sets are similar in terms of possessing the size to matchup against big receivers and the speed to take on fast wideouts. Lattimore will go higher than Gamble did, but Gamble could end up with the better NFL career because of Lattimore’s durability factor. If Lattimore can stay on the field, I think he would be a corner comparable to Gamble.;NFL Matches:","simular_player_bio":"San Francisco, Chicago, Tennessee, New York Jets, Buffalo, New Orleans, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Indianapolis and Baltimore","summary":"During the 2016 college football season, WalterFootball.com was first to report that Buckeyes safety Malik Hooker was being graded as a high first-round pick and that teammate cornerback Marshon Lattimore was being graded in the top 16. Both were new starters for Ohio State who were impressing from the start of fall camp as being freaky defensive backs with major coverage skills for the NFL.     Lattimore redshirted in 2014 before being a backup during his redshirt freshman season in 2015. With other Ohio State defenders moving on to the NFL, Lattimore took over as a starter for 2016 and formed a tremendous tandem with Gareon Conley. Lattimore totaled 41 tackles with nine passes broken up and four interceptions in his breakout season. Given the projection of being a high first-rounder, the redshirt sophomore decided to enter the 2017 NFL Draft. Lattimore then impressed at the NFL Scouting Combine with a superb 4.36-second time in the 40-yard dash.      Lattimore is a well-rounded prospect who does everything well. He is very good at preventing separation as he can vertically stay with speed wideouts and run the routes with receivers. Lattimore has the size and physicality to match up with big wideouts, yet possesses the speed to defend the vertical threats. Lattimore is a tough defender with excellent recoverability. He can jam receivers before using his ability to turn and run with them downfield. Lattimore has impressive ball skills to slap passes away and soft hands to make interceptions. He is a good tackler and willing run defender.      Sources feel there are a few flaws with Lattimore. The biggest is durability. He had lots of nagging injuries early in his career with the Buckeyes. Scouting sources said that the Ohio State coaching staff was constantly worried about Lattimore getting injured in practice and the coaches held their breath every time he went to the ground. Thus, durability is a real concern about Lattimore for the NFL. One top scout who has been phenomenal at evaluating cornerbacks said this about Lattimore, “He is a big guy with great speed. He does everything well and is a legit potential No. 1. The durability concerns me. He is generally pretty smooth, but has a little hitch in his twitch. You can see it at the top of routes and in transition, so that is something he will need to work on for the NFL.”     For the NFL, Lattimore is a versatile corner who could be a No. 1 corner for his defense. He has ability to play press man, zone, or off man. Teams across the league have graded Lattimore as one of the top corners in the 2017 NFL Draft, and he should be a high first-rounder."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Deshaun Watson","year":2017,"height":74,"weight":221,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Clemson","pros":"Winner; Champion ; Excellent character ; Strong leadership skills ; Work ethic ; Mobility ; Strong arm ; Quick release ; Flashes ability to make some beautiful throws ; Tough; takes big hits ; Can make all the throws required ; Throws a catchable ball ; Can pick up yards on the ground ; Has some pocket presence ; Great teammate ; Very experienced against good competition ; Gritty player ; Difficult to sack ; Upside ; Resilient ; Confident ; Won a championship and two straight title games","cons":"Can be inaccurate ; Poor ball placement ; Ball security; throws too many interceptions ; Field vision ; Working through progressions ; Will need to learn working under center ; Will need to learn working a NFL huddle ; Will need to improve footwork ; Prone to throwing too high ; Can stare down his primary read ; Needs development for a pro-style offense ; College offense inflated his stats ; College offense ran lot of plays he won’t run in the NFL ; Tore an ACL in 2014 ;Summary:  There has been a ton of hype for Watson from the national media, and there is no doubt that he was a winner at the college level. As a sophomore, Watson took his team to the brink of a National Championship and was a superb point-producer for the Tigers. The junior guided his team to another appearance in the college playoff in 2016.","similar_player":"Robert Griffin III.","simular_player_bio":"Watson and Griffin are similar size signal-callers with excellent athleticism, but both have deficiencies as passers. Both also played in a college point-machine spread offenses that don’t correlate to the NFL. Watson may not get drafted as high as Griffin was, but Watson’s work ethic and character could make him more successful than Griffin as a pro quarterback.;NFL Matches:  Cleveland, San Francisco, Chicago, Jacksonville, Buffalo, New Orleans, Los Angeles Chargers, Arizona, Houston, New York Giants, Kansas City and Pittsburgh ;There are a lot of quarterback-needy teams in the NFL, and that will help Watson’s chances of being drafted higher than where he should go. Obviously, the Browns are in dire need of a solution to their quarterback quandary. Cleveland also is loaded with draft picks, including two in the first round, two in the second, and one in the third. Watson could be in play for the Browns with their second first-round pick or the top pick in the second round. Cleveland expressed interest in Watson by asking him to participate in the Senior Bowl. Watson has some similarities to Jared Goff, and that was the quarterback that Hue Jackson wanted for the Browns last year. It wouldn’t be a shock if Watson lands in Cleveland.","summary":"There has been a ton of hype for Watson from the national media, and there is no doubt that he was a winner at the college level. As a sophomore, Watson took his team to the brink of a National Championship and was a superb point-producer for the Tigers. The junior guided his team to another appearance in the college playoff in 2016.     In 2014, Watson started five games and played in eight, completing 68 percent of his passes for 1,466 yards with 14 touchdowns and two interceptions. As a sophomore, Watson completed 68 percent of his passes in 2015 for 4,104 yards with 35 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. On the ground, he averaged 5.3 yards per carry for 1,105 yards with 12 scores. In reviewing my notes from preseason study for 2016, I gave Watson much higher marks on accuracy and ball placement in 2015 compared to how he performed as a junior.      Watson completed 67 percent of his passes in 2016 for 4,593 yards with 41 touchdowns and 17 interceptions. He had nine rushing touchdowns as well. Watson put together some huge games statistically, but he also had a lot of underwhelming performances as a passer in which he left a lot of plays on the field. Watson turned in a few subdued outings this season against Auburn, Troy, Georgia Tech and Louisville – all teams which he should have dominated.      Watson, however, finished the season in tremendous fashion leading Clemson to a comeback win in the National Championship against Alabama. He led two late fourth-quarter touchdown drives, including the game-winning score in the final seconds. Elevating his team to a championship does help Watson in the eyes of NFL evaluators and improves his chances of going higher in the 2017 NFL Draft.      In this draft analyst’s opinion, I would grade Watson as a third-round pick for the 2017 NFL Draft. Watson was off with his accuracy for much of 2016, displaying poor ball placement, especially when going downfield. He missed a lot of potential touchdowns as a result. Watson has a lot of room for improvement with his field vision, ball placement, and accuracy. There were instances where he flashed accuracy, but he had too many missed and poorly placed throws. Watson was better down the stretch in 2016, but he still has room for improvement in his accuracy for the NFL.      Watson has some strengths for the NFL that cause many to compare him to Dak Prescott. Like Prescott, Watson has great intangibles as a hard worker with good character off the field and leadership in the locker room. They both bring toughness and mobility to the table. When plays break down, they can use his athleticism to pick up yards on the ground and also can avoid sacks.      Where the comparison breaks down is in terms of accuracy and ball security. Prescott was much more accurate in college and threw far less interceptions. Prescott threw only five interceptions as a senior with 11 as a junior. Thus, Watson threw more interceptions (17) in 2016 than Prescott did in his final two years combined.      There are a lot of growth issues that Watson will need development for in the NFL – aside from his passing skills. Watson is also going to need to learn how to work under center, call plays in a huddle, and develop his footwork to make drops from being under center. His college offense has a lot of quick throws, screens, and designed runs that inflated his numbers but don’t translate to the NFL. Some NFL sources believe that Watson is going to need his pro offense to be catered to him and that he could have issues fitting a NFL system.      In speaking with sources from teams around the NFL, their grades on Watson didn’t match the media hype that he has received. I surveyed many teams to see where their initial draft grades were for Watson. Two playoff teams told me they had third-round grades on Watson. One said it was on the low end as a third- to fourth-rounder. Another playoff team told Walt that they had a third-round grade on Watson. Two other teams said they had second-round grades on Watson. All that being said, teams believe that Watson could be a late first-round quarterback, similar to Teddy Bridgewater, because of the dire need at the position across the NFL. A team could move back into the first round for Watson like Bridgewater. A general manager of an AFC team said that in the draft meetings in April, Watson will benefit from the ‘Dak Prescott effect’ and rise. Thus, it wouldn’t surprise anyone if Watson is taken in the middle of the first round during the 2017 NFL Draft.      Just because most teams have Watson graded on the second day or mid-rounds doesn’t mean that he won’t go in the first round. Last year, many teams had second-round grades on Jared Goff, yet the Rams traded up to the first-overall pick for him. There were teams that had mid-round grades on E.J. Manuel and fourth-round grades on Christian Ponder, yet both of them went as top-16 picks in their NFL drafts. Many teams had second-round grades on Teddy Bridgewater, yet he went late in Round 1. Thus, you can’t rule out that a quarterback-needy team won’t be desperate enough to take Watson at any point in the first round.      Player Comparison: Robert Griffin III.  Watson and Griffin are similar size signal-callers with excellent athleticism, but both have deficiencies as passers. Both also played in a college point-machine spread offenses that don’t correlate to the NFL. Watson may not get drafted as high as Griffin was, but Watson’s work ethic and character could make him more successful than Griffin as a pro quarterback.     NFL Matches:  Cleveland, San Francisco, Chicago, Jacksonville, Buffalo, New Orleans, Los Angeles Chargers, Arizona, Houston, New York Giants, Kansas City and Pittsburgh      There are a lot of quarterback-needy teams in the NFL, and that will help Watson’s chances of being drafted higher than where he should go. Obviously, the Browns are in dire need of a solution to their quarterback quandary. Cleveland also is loaded with draft picks, including two in the first round, two in the second, and one in the third. Watson could be in play for the Browns with their second first-round pick or the top pick in the second round. Cleveland expressed interest in Watson by asking him to participate in the Senior Bowl. Watson has some similarities to Jared Goff, and that was the quarterback that Hue Jackson wanted for the Browns last year. It wouldn’t be a shock if Watson lands in Cleveland.     The Bills restructured Tyrod Taylor’s contract, but he may not be their long-term quarterback. The new coaching staff might want their own signal-caller. The Bills would probably want to move up from their second-round pick to get Watson, but they may not be able to trust that they will be able to do that. They could be forced to take Watson at 10 if they really want him.     The 49ers are also desperate for a starting quarterback and a face of the franchise. Chicago moved on from Jay Cutler and brought in Mike Glennon, but Watson could be worthy of consideration for the Bears. Both San Francisco and Chicago could considering moving back into the first round for Watson.     After Brock Osweiler was traded away, Texans owner Bob McNair said they will target a quarterback in the early rounds. Ergo, Watson could be in consideration for Houston in Round 1 during the 2017 NFL Draft.      Arizona would make sense for Watson. He could be a fit in Bruce Arian’s offense, and with Carson Palmer returning to the desert in 2017, the Cardinals would have a year or two to develop Watson before playing him.      The Saints, Chargers, Chiefs, Giants and Steelers all fall into the category of teams that have aging starting quarterbacks. Each one could consider drafting Watson and developing him with hopes that he could be the heir apparent."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Haason Reddick","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":237,"position":"Outside Linebacker","college":"Temple","pros":"Fast ; Athletic ; Explosive ; Dangerous edge pass-rusher ; Speed to turn the corner ; Uses hands well ; Closes quickly ; Excellent pursuit skills ; Run-and-chase defender ; Natural in space ; Makes big plays in the backfield ; Has the athletic ability to potentially cover","cons":"Playing a new position in the NFL ; Undersized ; Instincts at new position ; Will have to learn how to read his keys ; Will have to learn more pass coverage skills for the NFL ; Run defense weakness ; Teams will run at him ;Summary:  Reddick came to Temple as a walk-on cornerback before being moved to the edge. He found a home at defensive end as he eventually became a dynamic edge rusher, contributing as a junior with 46 tackles, 12.5 for a loss and five sacks. In his final season, Reddick took his game to another level as he notched 65 tackles with 22.5 tackles for a loss, 10.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and three passes broken up. The senior was big-time presence as a pass-rushing defensive end for Temple. ;Reddick is too undersized – 237 pounds – to play defensive end in the NFL; he will have to move to outside linebacker. Reddick already started that change at the Senior Bowl, where he had a solid week of practice with some good sessions in which he flew around the field and was consistently around the ball. Reddick still needs a ton of development at his new position, but his week in Mobile provided more hope that he could make the transition. ;In speaking with scouting sources, they say that Reddick is athletic with explosive speed and edge-rushing skills for the NFL. He is very good in space and versatile as a run-and-chase pursuit defender. They also say, however, that his limited experience at linebacker means he is going to need time to develop. His instincts aren’t there yet, and he will have to learn how to read his keys quickly as a linebacker. Offenses will challenge his ability to make reads and are going to run at him consistently. ;In the NFL, Reddick would probably fit best as an outside linebacker in a 4-3 defense given his body type. In time his speed and pursuit skills would make him a good fit as a Will (weakside) linebacker. However, he will need to learn a lot in terms of pass coverage and reading his keys for that position. In obvious passing situations, Reddick could be a dynamic edge rusher to get pressure on the quarterback. Perhaps the best way to get use out of Reddick early in his career would be as a part-time linebacker and a situational pass-rusher at end.","similar_player":"Jaime Collins. Scouting sources said that Reddick is similar to a smaller Jaime Collins coming out of Southern Miss. Collins was another college defensive end who projected to linebacker for the NFL. He was a second-round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, and Reddick could go that high as well.;NFL Matches:","simular_player_bio":"Green Bay, New England, Buffalo, Miami, Detroit, Los Angeles Chargers, Cincinnati and New Orleans","summary":"Reddick came to Temple as a walk-on cornerback before being moved to the edge. He found a home at defensive end as he eventually became a dynamic edge rusher, contributing as a junior with 46 tackles, 12.5 for a loss and five sacks. In his final season, Reddick took his game to another level as he notched 65 tackles with 22.5 tackles for a loss, 10.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and three passes broken up. The senior was big-time presence as a pass-rushing defensive end for Temple.      Reddick is too undersized – 237 pounds – to play defensive end in the NFL; he will have to move to outside linebacker. Reddick already started that change at the Senior Bowl, where he had a solid week of practice with some good sessions in which he flew around the field and was consistently around the ball. Reddick still needs a ton of development at his new position, but his week in Mobile provided more hope that he could make the transition.      In speaking with scouting sources, they say that Reddick is athletic with explosive speed and edge-rushing skills for the NFL. He is very good in space and versatile as a run-and-chase pursuit defender. They also say, however, that his limited experience at linebacker means he is going to need time to develop. His instincts aren’t there yet, and he will have to learn how to read his keys quickly as a linebacker. Offenses will challenge his ability to make reads and are going to run at him consistently.      In the NFL, Reddick would probably fit best as an outside linebacker in a 4-3 defense given his body type. In time his speed and pursuit skills would make him a good fit as a Will (weakside) linebacker. However, he will need to learn a lot in terms of pass coverage and reading his keys for that position. In obvious passing situations, Reddick could be a dynamic edge rusher to get pressure on the quarterback. Perhaps the best way to get use out of Reddick early in his career would be as a part-time linebacker and a situational pass-rusher at end.     If he is drafted to a 3-4 defense, Reddick could play inside linebacker on run downs and move outside to rush linebacker in passing situations.      Sources have said they expect Reddick to go on Day 2 of the 2017 NFL Draft, but he is a project for the NFL because he will be playing a brand new position. WalterFootball.com knows multiple teams that gave Reddick a grade range of between low in Round 3 and high in Round 4, but they think he will likely go a lot higher to the team that likes him enough to draft him. Those sources expect Reddick to go in the second round or top half of the third round, but they feel he is a risky pick for the NFL because he is being asked to play a brand new position and his instincts may not be there to succeed at the transition."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Derek Barnett","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":259,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Tennessee","pros":"Smooth pass-rusher ; Very skilled at bending ; Adept to dip underneath tackles ; Uses hands and feet at same time ; Deceptively athletic ; Can beat tackles with speed or power ; Flashes strength to shed blocks ; Enough quickness to beat tackles ; Awareness ; Instincts ; Quick to cut to the inside ; Plays low ; Can close on the quarterback ; Gives a second effort to get sacks ; Displays some natural pass-rushing skills ; Upside","cons":"Has speed, but not extremely explosive ; Not twitchy or very agile ; Needs to develop a repertoire of moves ; Lacks length ; A little short ; Could be more violent ; Can be too finesse at times ; Needs to improve run defense ;Summary:  Even though the past decade hasn’t been that great, Tennessee has been one of the storied programs in college football history, producing a ton of good NFL talent. Thus, it says something that Barnett is the Volunteers’ all-time leader in sacks, and he did that in only three seasons.","similar_player":"Elvis Dumervil.","simular_player_bio":"Barnett kind of reminds me of a taller, stronger version of Dumervil. Since being drafted by Denver, Dumervil had a number of good years as a consistent and steady pass-rusher for the Ravens and Broncos. Barnett might not be as fast as Dumervil off the edge, but Barnett is bigger. Both of them are smooth pass-rushers who display natural skills for getting after the quarterback. In the NFL, I think Barnett will be a similar player to Dumervil.;NFL Matches:  New York Jets, Cincinnati, New Orleans, Indianapolis, Baltimore, Washington, Detroit and Miami","summary":"Even though the past decade hasn’t been that great, Tennessee has been one of the storied programs in college football history, producing a ton of good NFL talent. Thus, it says something that Barnett is the Volunteers’ all-time leader in sacks, and he did that in only three seasons.     As a freshman, Barnett set records with a tremendous debut season. He totaled 10 sacks, with 20.5 tackles for a loss and 72 tackles. His sophomore play was consistent throughout the season. He totaled 69 tackles with 12.5 for a loss and 10 sacks. In 2016, Barnett notched 56 tackles with 19 for a loss, 13 sacks, two forced fumbles, five passes broken up and one interception. He came up with huge performances to help Tennessee earn comeback wins over Georgia and Florida. Barnett also beat Alabama left tackle Cam Robinson for a strip-sack. Barnett consistently put a lot of pressure on the quarterback in 2016.     Sources view Barnett as a smooth player who has some natural pass-rushing skills for the pros. He can fight his way through blocks and close on the quarterback. The best traits that Barnett illustrates are an ability to sink his hips and dip under tackles to get leverage in chasing down the quarterback. Barnett bends extremely well and has enough lower body strength to stay up with tackles pressing down on him. Barnett’s hands are very good for a player entering the NFL. He shows a nice ability to use his hands and feet at the same time. Tackles try to get a hold of him, but Barnett has strong hands to slap them away and get free of blocks. Once Barnett is free, he has a real burst to close and is adept at getting the quarterback on the ground.      In the ground game, Barnett is a solid defender. He has room for improvement but isn’t a complete liability. He could wear down in the NFL and should continue to work on his strength be a run stopper as a professional. At 259 pounds, Barnett was lighter for the combine than his playing weight and should get back into the 260s for the NFL.      This is how one top scout broke down Barnett, “Some who have had Barnett’s skill set haven’t always been able to translate it. However, I would bank on Barnett’s production and think he has a solid career. The Shaq Lawson comparison is a good one overall, minus some differences. I like Barnett as a dip/bend guy, not a power guy. Shaq Lawson played much more violent than Barnett and was stout versus the run. Barnett plays more finesse than people realize and isn’t a great run defender. He’s like a slower twitch version of Jerome McDougle coming out, though more productive. People look at Barnett’s stature and assume he is a solid run guy. Barnett is going to need that explosive guy opposite him to get one-on-ones. I can’t see him taking it to Trent Williams, Duane Brown, Terron Armstead or Nate Solder, considering they are much bigger and better athletes. He will need a guy on the other side from him.”     For the NFL, Barnett could fit as a 3-4 outside linebacker or be a right end in a 4-3 defense. Given his pass-rushing skills, Barnett should go as a top-25 pick in the 2017 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Malik Hooker","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":206,"position":"Safety","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Instinctive ; Tremendous coverage safety ; Dangerous play-maker in the deep part of the field ; A true single-high safety ; Ball skills ; Soft hands ; Interception threat ; Dangerous returner with ability to score when he gets an interception ; Great center fielder ; Extremely fast ; Great athlete ; Covers a ton of ground ; Superb at covering receivers over the top ; Good vision, eye discipline ; Man-coverage ability on tight ends, slot receivers ; Asset to defend big receivers ; Asset to defend speed receivers downfield ; Fluid; can flip his hips and run ; Always around the ball ; Solid run defender ; Excellent body control ; Can drive and fill in the box ; Good height ; Great length ; Should be able to play quickly ; Experienced and successful against good college talent ; Versatile ; Tons of upside","cons":"Hasn’t seen some route combinations yet ; Lacks experience; only 1-year starter ; Coming off two surgeries ; Will need to improve his tackling for the NFL ;Summary:  In late September of 2016 after only starting a few games in his collegiate career, WalterFootball.com was first to report that Hooker was receiving high first-round grades from NFL teams. Hooker was electric to start the season and was a standout in training camp practices. He maintained a dominant level of play throughout his redshirt sophomore season while totaling 74 tackles with 5.5 for a loss, .5 sacks, four passes broken up and seven interceptions – with three returned for touchdowns. Hooker was the best safety in college football during the 2016 season, even above LSU’s Jamal Adams. ;The evaluators who love Hooker feel he is a safety who can do it all. In coverage, he has great speed, quick feet, and is extremely athletic with a rare ability to defend the deep part of the field. Hooker is extremely fast and shows it routinely, as in an instant he will race over from the middle of the field to the sideline to break up passes or pick them off. He was tremendous at being the single-high safety to protect his defense vertically. He is the epitome of the rangy center fielder who shuts down the back end of the field. Those kind of safeties with Hooker’s interception skills, size, length and instincts are extremely hard to find. ;Another thing that sets Hooker apart is great instincts. For a first-year starter, it was remarkable what a natural he was and how he knew where to be. Hooker wasn’t caught out of position and would smartly read a quarterback’s eyes. Hooker’s great instincts led him to jump routes and get deep to defend the back end of the field. After snagging interceptions, Hooker is tremendous on his returns. His play really reminds one of Ed Reed in his glory years with the Ravens. ;Hooker does have some rawness to his game as he hasn’t seen some route combinations yet, and he will have to learn that in the NFL. Still, he has good recognition skills, so it shouldn’t be a long or painful learning process. ;Sources also say Hooker has the length and strength to play in the tackle box. He will need to improve his tackling for the NFL, but he wasn’t a bad tackler during 2016. He just doesn’t have as much experience for taking on NFL-caliber backs. Hooker also has the frame where he could add 5-10 pounds in a NFL strength and conditioning program to help him tackle. Sources also like how Hooker drives down on the ball as his speed allows him to cover a lot of ground in a hurry to limit carries in the ground game. ;WalterFootball.com was first to report that Hooker would be out 4-6 months after surgeries to repair a hernia and labrum injury. That could cause Hooker to slide some in the first round and maybe not be the first safety selected. The injury kept Hooker from working out at the combine. ;Hooker has the potential to be one of the best safeties in the NFL and a perennial Pro Bowler. One top scout told WalterFootball.com that Hooker was the best safety prospect they had seen since the late great Sean Taylor. Many compare Hooker to Reed as a pro. Even with the surgeries and rehab, Hooker should be a lock to go in the top 12 of the 2017 NFL Draft.","similar_player":"Ed Reed.","simular_player_bio":"Reed is a future Hall of Famer, and I generally don’t like to use those players for comparison because it can create unfair expectations. However in terms of style of play, Hooker is a lot like Reed. Reed was a tremendous coverage safety for the Ravens and a tremendous weapon in the deep part of the field. He produced a lot of interceptions and was phenomenal at returning them. Hooker is a taller, longer version of Reed (5-11, 205). In the NFL, I could see Hooker being a defender similar to Reed.;NFL Matches:  Tennessee, Jacksonville, Los Angeles Chargers, Carolina, Cincinnati, Buffalo, New Orleans and Cleveland","summary":"In late September of 2016 after only starting a few games in his collegiate career, WalterFootball.com was first to report that Hooker was receiving high first-round grades from NFL teams. Hooker was electric to start the season and was a standout in training camp practices. He maintained a dominant level of play throughout his redshirt sophomore season while totaling 74 tackles with 5.5 for a loss, .5 sacks, four passes broken up and seven interceptions – with three returned for touchdowns. Hooker was the best safety in college football during the 2016 season, even above LSU’s Jamal Adams.      The evaluators who love Hooker feel he is a safety who can do it all. In coverage, he has great speed, quick feet, and is extremely athletic with a rare ability to defend the deep part of the field. Hooker is extremely fast and shows it routinely, as in an instant he will race over from the middle of the field to the sideline to break up passes or pick them off. He was tremendous at being the single-high safety to protect his defense vertically. He is the epitome of the rangy center fielder who shuts down the back end of the field. Those kind of safeties with Hooker’s interception skills, size, length and instincts are extremely hard to find.      Another thing that sets Hooker apart is great instincts. For a first-year starter, it was remarkable what a natural he was and how he knew where to be. Hooker wasn’t caught out of position and would smartly read a quarterback’s eyes. Hooker’s great instincts led him to jump routes and get deep to defend the back end of the field. After snagging interceptions, Hooker is tremendous on his returns. His play really reminds one of Ed Reed in his glory years with the Ravens.      Hooker does have some rawness to his game as he hasn’t seen some route combinations yet, and he will have to learn that in the NFL. Still, he has good recognition skills, so it shouldn’t be a long or painful learning process.      Sources also say Hooker has the length and strength to play in the tackle box. He will need to improve his tackling for the NFL, but he wasn’t a bad tackler during 2016. He just doesn’t have as much experience for taking on NFL-caliber backs. Hooker also has the frame where he could add 5-10 pounds in a NFL strength and conditioning program to help him tackle. Sources also like how Hooker drives down on the ball as his speed allows him to cover a lot of ground in a hurry to limit carries in the ground game.      WalterFootball.com was first to report that Hooker would be out 4-6 months after surgeries to repair a hernia and labrum injury. That could cause Hooker to slide some in the first round and maybe not be the first safety selected. The injury kept Hooker from working out at the combine.      Hooker has the potential to be one of the best safeties in the NFL and a perennial Pro Bowler. One top scout told WalterFootball.com that Hooker was the best safety prospect they had seen since the late great Sean Taylor. Many compare Hooker to Reed as a pro. Even with the surgeries and rehab, Hooker should be a lock to go in the top 12 of the 2017 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Marlon Humphrey","year":2017,"height":72,"weight":197,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Alabama","pros":"Very good cover corner ; Runs the route with the receiver ; Prevents separation ; Fast ; Quick feet ; Can cover up speed receivers ; Has ball skills ; Loose hips to turn and run with speed receivers ; Can play press-man coverage ; Can play off-man coverage ; Can play zone coverage ; Good length ; Tough defender ; Good tackler ; Willing run defender ; Intelligent ; Height; Tracks the ball well downfield ; Recoverability ; Successful against good college receivers ; Should be able to play quickly ; NFL pedigree from his father ; Big upside","cons":"Allows too many completions over his head ; Needs to get better about playing the ball over him ; Doesn’t always play as fast as his timed speed ;Summary:  In the preseason before the start of the 2016 season, WalterFootball.com was first to report that sources from multiple teams really liked Humphrey and already viewed him as a high first-round talent due to scouting training camp practices. Teams felt he had a great skill set with size, speed and athleticism.;After redshirting in 2014, Humphrey had an excellent debut to help Alabama win the National Championship. He earned a starting job across from Cyrus Jones and Humphrey was the Crimson Tide’s top corner. In 2015, Humphrey totaled 45 tackles with three interceptions and eight passes broken up. ;In 2016, Humphrey totaled 33 tackles with two tackles for a loss, two interceptions and five pass breakups. He had an excellent 2016 season opener against USC as he shut down wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, holding him to one catch for nine yards. Humphrey also had an interception returned 18 yards for a touchdown and a tackle for a loss. That set the tone for an excellent season as Alabama’s No. 1 cornerback. Aside from one mistake, Humphrey was very good at defending Washington speedster John Ross in their playoff matchup. Against Clemson and Mike Williams, Humphrey did well covering Williams overall, but did allow some receptions that went over him. ;Humphrey is a well-rounded prospect who does everything well. He is very good at preventing separation as he can vertically stay with speed wideouts and run the routes with receivers. Humphrey also has the size and physicality to match up with big wideouts. Hupmhrey is a tough defender who is smart and generally has good eye discipline. He is good at jamming receivers and turning and running with them downfield. Humphrey flashes ball skills to slap passes away or pick them off. Additionally, he is a good tackler and willing run defender. ;Sources feel that Humphrey’s only real flaw is that he had issues playing the ball during 2016. Against Arkansas, Humphrey gave up a few receptions, including a touchdown. He also had a rough game against Ole Miss as he gave up a few completions downfield, including a score. On those plays, Humphrey had blanketed receivers and did not allow separation, but they were making receptions over him and he wasn’t doing a good job of playing the ball. That is the one issue that Humphrey needs to fix for the NFL. If he lands with good coaching, Humphrey has the skill set and upside to become a shutdown corner. ;For the NFL, Humphrey is a versatile corner who could be a No. 1 corner for his defense. He has ability to play press-man, zone or off-man coverages. Humphrey also is big, physical, and tough enough that he could be a free safety. Teams across the league have graded Humphrey as a legit first-rounder.","similar_player":"Kareem Jackson/Casey Hayward. Scouts have compared Humphrey to being a bigger and better version of Kareem Jackson. They’ve also said that Humphrey is a bigger and faster version of Hayward. Hayward has been a good pro corner, while Jackson had been a solid corner for the Texans until last year. In the NFL, Humphrey could easily be a better version of either of these corners.;NFL Matches:","simular_player_bio":"Tennessee, New York Jets, Buffalo, New Orleans, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Indianapolis, Baltimore, Detroit, Miami, Oakland, Houston, Kansas City, Dallas, Green Bay, Pittsburgh,","summary":"In the preseason before the start of the 2016 season, WalterFootball.com was first to report that sources from multiple teams really liked Humphrey and already viewed him as a high first-round talent due to scouting training camp practices. Teams felt he had a great skill set with size, speed and athleticism.     After redshirting in 2014, Humphrey had an excellent debut to help Alabama win the National Championship. He earned a starting job across from Cyrus Jones and Humphrey was the Crimson Tide’s top corner. In 2015, Humphrey totaled 45 tackles with three interceptions and eight passes broken up.      In 2016, Humphrey totaled 33 tackles with two tackles for a loss, two interceptions and five pass breakups. He had an excellent 2016 season opener against USC as he shut down wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, holding him to one catch for nine yards. Humphrey also had an interception returned 18 yards for a touchdown and a tackle for a loss. That set the tone for an excellent season as Alabama’s No. 1 cornerback. Aside from one mistake, Humphrey was very good at defending Washington speedster John Ross in their playoff matchup. Against Clemson and Mike Williams, Humphrey did well covering Williams overall, but did allow some receptions that went over him.      Humphrey is a well-rounded prospect who does everything well. He is very good at preventing separation as he can vertically stay with speed wideouts and run the routes with receivers. Humphrey also has the size and physicality to match up with big wideouts. Hupmhrey is a tough defender who is smart and generally has good eye discipline. He is good at jamming receivers and turning and running with them downfield. Humphrey flashes ball skills to slap passes away or pick them off. Additionally, he is a good tackler and willing run defender.      Sources feel that Humphrey’s only real flaw is that he had issues playing the ball during 2016. Against Arkansas, Humphrey gave up a few receptions, including a touchdown. He also had a rough game against Ole Miss as he gave up a few completions downfield, including a score. On those plays, Humphrey had blanketed receivers and did not allow separation, but they were making receptions over him and he wasn’t doing a good job of playing the ball. That is the one issue that Humphrey needs to fix for the NFL. If he lands with good coaching, Humphrey has the skill set and upside to become a shutdown corner.      For the NFL, Humphrey is a versatile corner who could be a No. 1 corner for his defense. He has ability to play press-man, zone or off-man coverages. Humphrey also is big, physical, and tough enough that he could be a free safety. Teams across the league have graded Humphrey as a legit first-rounder."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jonathan Allen","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":286,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"Alabama","pros":"Superb pass-rusher ; Good quickness ; Instinctive ; Technically sound interior defensive lineman; Strong hands ; Closes on quarterbacks in a hurry ; Quick feet ; Repertoire of pass-rushing moves ; Splash plays ; Good get-off ; Very disruptive; Ability to shed blocks ; Rare athletic skill set ; Strong at the point of attack ; Can bull over offensive linemen ; Speed to close ; Powerful bull rush; Tough run defender ; Hard to move at the point of attack ; Athletic for his size ; Gap sound ; Good vision ; Skilled at batting passes ; Carries weight well ; Very strong for his size ; Versatile ; Has experience lining up at a variety of spots ; Successful against good competition ; Ready to contribute immediately ; Good off the field ; Looks like a safe pick to plug in and contribute quickly ; Durable ; Team leader ; Doesn’t get in trouble ; Smart on and off the field","cons":"Less-than-ideal length ; A little light for an interior defensive lineman in the NFL ; Good, but rare athlete or explosiveness ; Had some shoulder surgeries ;Summary:  I recapped over well over 100 games during the 2016 season, and in my opinion, Allen was the best player in college football. If the Heisman Trophy were a genuine award that actually went to the best player regardless of position, Allen should have won the award for his dominant year. ;Allen became a starter as a sophomore and put up decent numbers. He totaled 33 tackles with 11.5 for a loss and 5.5 sacks in 2014.;Allen could have been a first-round pick if he had entered the 2016 NFL Draft, as the junior played really well with 36 tackles with 14.5 for a loss, 12 sacks, two forced fumbles and four passes batted. He was the Crimson Tide’s best defensive lineman and front seven defender, and the team won the National Championship thanks to that defense and its running game. Considering the front seven was comprised of early round talents like Reggie Ragland, A’Shawn Robinson, Jarran Reed, Reuben Foster and Tim Williams, it is really saying something that Allen was the best among them. ;Allen was even better as as a senior, dominating his opponents on a weekly basis. In 2016, he totaled 62 tackles, 15 for a loss, 9.5 sacks, two passes batted and one interception. That pick was returned 75 yards for a touchdown against Ole Miss. All season, Allen dominated at the point of attack. He was a tremendous interior pass-rusher and also caused havoc in run defense. ;In the pass rush, Allen is tremendous. He is a quick defender at the point of attack with the ability to fire his gap. He uses his strength to shed blocks and can close in an instant on the quarterback. Allen has a burst to fire by guards into the backfield and the power to bull rush through linemen. He also has natural strength to manhandle offensive linemen and toss them to the side. Allen will also punish quarterbacks and put them into the turf hard. He displayed excellent versatility during college in terms of rush production from a variety of positions and techniques, presenting as a danger at end or tackle. Allen is very consistent at putting heat on the quarterback. ;Allen is very tough as a run defender, too. He fills his gap and is very hard to move at the line of scrimmage. Allen eats up his block and prevents holes from opening up. Regularly, you will see him shed his block to stuff a run near the line of scrimmage or fire into the backfield to disrupt a run off the snap. Allen is a well-balanced defender who is effective at limiting both the rushing offense and passing attack. ;Sources say that Allen is a good kid off the field. He doesn’t get in trouble, is smart and is a team leader. They really like him off the field. In his down time, he is said to be low-key and not a partier. He likes hanging out with his dog and girlfriend, and playing computer games. ;For the next level, Allen fits any defense. His best position would probably be a three-technique defensive tackle in a 4-3 defense. He also could play end in a 4-3 and move inside for passing situations. Allen also has the length to play end in a 3-4 defense. ;For the NFL, Allen has great potential to be a superb defender. He should hear his name called as a top-16 pick in the 2017 NFL Draft and could easily be a top-five selection.","similar_player":"Aaron Donald.","simular_player_bio":"Some have compared Allen to Ndamukong Suh, which I think is a fair comparison as well. I went with Donald because Donald and Allen are very similar in size and both are tremendous interior pass-rushers. Each was very consistent in college at getting to the quarterback with an excellent combination of strength and speed. Allen is also good off the field, like Donald, where as Suh can be selfish and a negative presence in the locker room. In the NFL, I think Allen will be a defensive lineman similar to Donald.;NFL Matches:  Cleveland, San Francisco, Chicago, Jacksonville, Carolina, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Baltimore and Washington","summary":"I recapped over well over 100 games during the 2016 season, and in my opinion, Allen was the best player in college football. If the Heisman Trophy were a genuine award that actually went to the best player regardless of position, Allen should have won the award for his dominant year.      Allen became a starter as a sophomore and put up decent numbers. He totaled 33 tackles with 11.5 for a loss and 5.5 sacks in 2014.     Allen could have been a first-round pick if he had entered the 2016 NFL Draft, as the junior played really well with 36 tackles with 14.5 for a loss, 12 sacks, two forced fumbles and four passes batted. He was the Crimson Tide’s best defensive lineman and front seven defender, and the team won the National Championship thanks to that defense and its running game. Considering the front seven was comprised of early round talents like Reggie Ragland, A’Shawn Robinson, Jarran Reed, Reuben Foster and Tim Williams, it is really saying something that Allen was the best among them.      Allen was even better as as a senior, dominating his opponents on a weekly basis. In 2016, he totaled 62 tackles, 15 for a loss, 9.5 sacks, two passes batted and one interception. That pick was returned 75 yards for a touchdown against Ole Miss. All season, Allen dominated at the point of attack. He was a tremendous interior pass-rusher and also caused havoc in run defense.      In the pass rush, Allen is tremendous. He is a quick defender at the point of attack with the ability to fire his gap. He uses his strength to shed blocks and can close in an instant on the quarterback. Allen has a burst to fire by guards into the backfield and the power to bull rush through linemen. He also has natural strength to manhandle offensive linemen and toss them to the side. Allen will also punish quarterbacks and put them into the turf hard. He displayed excellent versatility during college in terms of rush production from a variety of positions and techniques, presenting as a danger at end or tackle. Allen is very consistent at putting heat on the quarterback.      Allen is very tough as a run defender, too. He fills his gap and is very hard to move at the line of scrimmage. Allen eats up his block and prevents holes from opening up. Regularly, you will see him shed his block to stuff a run near the line of scrimmage or fire into the backfield to disrupt a run off the snap. Allen is a well-balanced defender who is effective at limiting both the rushing offense and passing attack.      Sources say that Allen is a good kid off the field. He doesn’t get in trouble, is smart and is a team leader. They really like him off the field. In his down time, he is said to be low-key and not a partier. He likes hanging out with his dog and girlfriend, and playing computer games.      For the next level, Allen fits any defense. His best position would probably be a three-technique defensive tackle in a 4-3 defense. He also could play end in a 4-3 and move inside for passing situations. Allen also has the length to play end in a 3-4 defense.      For the NFL, Allen has great potential to be a superb defender. He should hear his name called as a top-16 pick in the 2017 NFL Draft and could easily be a top-five selection."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"O.J. Howard","year":2017,"height":77,"weight":249,"position":"Tight End","college":"Alabama","pros":"Fast ; Rare speed ; Supreme receiving tight end ; Mismatch nightmare ; Impressive yards-after-the-catch skills for a tight end ; Extremely athletic ; Generally sure-handed; Quick release off the line ; Superb body control ; Great catch radius ; Leaping ability ; Good route-running ; Improved blocker ; Phenomenal middle-seam tight end ; Too fast for linebackers ; Too big for safeties ; Red-zone weapon ; Three-down mismatch tight end ; Very versatile ; Athletic enough to play h-back ; Upside ; Uses size to make receptions downfield ; Adept at finding the soft spot in zone ; Works the middle seam well ; Tracks the ball well ; Quality run blocker ; Decent feet in pass protection ; Can sustain his blocks ; Hits blocks on the second level ; 10-15 year starter if he stays healthy ; Experienced; Effective against good competition ; Strong ; Deceptive quickness, athleticism ; Quality hands ; Durable ; Ready to play immediately","cons":"Quality blocker, but not overpowering ; Generally good hands, but will drop an occasional pass ;Summary:  A mismatch receiving tight end is one of the most desired offensive weapons across the NFL. With a legit combination of size and speed, tight ends are very difficult to defend in the middle portion of the field while providing third-down and red-zone weapons for their quarterbacks. If the tight end brings size and effectiveness as a blocker, they are even more lethal. Thus, a tight end like O.J. Howard borders on being prototypical for the position in terms of what the NFL is looking for in 2017. ;As a freshman, Howard flashed big-time potential, hauling in 14 passes for 269 yards (19.2 average) with two touchdowns. As a sophomore, the talented tight end as very under-utilized by offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin. Howard had only 17 receptions for 260 yards. In 2015, Howard totaled 38 catches for 602 yards and two touchdowns. Both scores came in the National Championship win over Clemson as part of five-receptions, 208-yard explosion; that was a monstrous performance to help the Crimson Tide win that game. ;In 2016, Howard totaled 45 receptions for 595 yards with three touchdowns. He showed significant improvement as a blocker and route-runner during his final season for Alabama. Following the season, Howard put together a tremendous week at the Senior Bowl where he impressed on the field with his receiving skills and blocking. Sources also said that Howard interviewed well with teams.","similar_player":"Greg Olsen.","simular_player_bio":"Like the scout quoted above said, the Olsen comparison holds merit. Olsen isn’t a beast as a blocker, but he has turned himself into a serviceable player in that regard. Howard did the same at Alabama and has the upside to be a better blocker than Olsen as a pro. As a receiver, Howard could easily turn into a weapon like Olsen through the air. They are similar in size, speed and athleticism. Olsen was a late first-round pick in the 2006 NFL Draft, and Howard should go in the middle to back portion of the first round in 2017.;NFL Matches:  Tennessee, Tampa Bay, Denver, Houston, New York Giants, Green Bay and Pittsburgh","summary":"A mismatch receiving tight end is one of the most desired offensive weapons across the NFL. With a legit combination of size and speed, tight ends are very difficult to defend in the middle portion of the field while providing third-down and red-zone weapons for their quarterbacks. If the tight end brings size and effectiveness as a blocker, they are even more lethal. Thus, a tight end like O.J. Howard borders on being prototypical for the position in terms of what the NFL is looking for in 2017.      As a freshman, Howard flashed big-time potential, hauling in 14 passes for 269 yards (19.2 average) with two touchdowns. As a sophomore, the talented tight end as very under-utilized by offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin. Howard had only 17 receptions for 260 yards. In 2015, Howard totaled 38 catches for 602 yards and two touchdowns. Both scores came in the National Championship win over Clemson as part of five-receptions, 208-yard explosion; that was a monstrous performance to help the Crimson Tide win that game.      In 2016, Howard totaled 45 receptions for 595 yards with three touchdowns. He showed significant improvement as a blocker and route-runner during his final season for Alabama. Following the season, Howard put together a tremendous week at the Senior Bowl where he impressed on the field with his receiving skills and blocking. Sources also said that Howard interviewed well with teams.     Howard is a real weapon as a receiver. Naturally, he is just extremely athletic and a fast tight end to get downfield quickly. He often burned man coverage and was very adept at finding the soft spot in zone coverage. Howard has a big frame to box out safeties and leaping ability with body control to make catches over defenders. Linebackers have little chance of covering Howard in man coverage; only elite NFL linebackers with great speed could cover Howard. He should be a tremendous middle-seam tight end who produces big plays for his offense.      Howard turned himself into a quality route-runner and has generally reliable hands, minus an occasional drop. He is a receiving weapon in the red zone, but also is dangerous with some run-after-the-catch skills. Howard has a burst to rip off yards and is tough to bring down in the open field for defensive backs. Defenders are caught by surprise as the big tight end runs away from many down the field.     Along with his route-running, Howard really improved as a blocker in his senior year. He was making some nice edge blocks to free his backs, and he hit some huge blocks against Clemson in the National Championship to spring runs for his back. Howard has quick feet and latches on long enough in pass protection to buy his quarterback time. In the ground game, Howard got better at sustaining his blocks and getting into the body of the defender. A big part of blocking for tight ends is just having the desire and giving an effort, Howard does that and has turned himself into a three-down starter for the NFL.      Here’s how one Southeast area scout broke down Howard, “He’s as close to a complete tight end over the last few that have come out. He’s a better blocker online than Eric Ebron and Tyler Eifert were coming out. Not as good of a route runner as either of them coming out, but I attribute most of that to how he was used. [Howard] looked pretty good at Senior Bowl since his game was able to expand a bit more in that system last week. Howard is probably faster than Eifert, and they have comparable hands. The Greg Olsen comparisons hold merit, but Howard is a much better blocker than Olsen coming out of Miami.”      As a pro, Howard could be a devastating mismatch weapon and one of the top receiving tight ends in the NFL. He should continue to improve and be a quality blocker, but probably will never be a bull. Howard looks like a potential 10-to-15-year quality starter. In terms that and his talent, Howard is deserving of mid- to late first-round consideration in the 2017 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Garett Bolles","year":2017,"height":77,"weight":297,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Utah","pros":"Great athlete for a tackle ; Dependable pass protector ; Quick feet ; Can mirror speed rushers ; Bends at the knees ; Agility ; Blocks with a mean streak ; Very quick to the second level ; Quality run blocker ; Can manipulate in the ground game ; Sustains blocks ; Flashes quality technique ; Good length ; Rare athletic ability for his size ; Fires off the line ; Good at pulling ; Agile in space ; Awareness ; Adjusts well to stunts ; Fast for his size (4.95-second 40-yard dash) ; Well-liked by teammates ; Has shown the character to persevere ; Has leadership potential","cons":"Inexperienced; only one year of top-level college football ; Lacks heavy hands ; Could stand to add more upper body strength ; Could stand to get stronger in his base ; Physically underdeveloped ; Had off-the-field issues as a youth ; Had past issues with marijuana ; Some teams have concerns about his mental health after rough upbringing ;Summary:  Every season, there are college football players who come from out of nowhere to be first-round picks in the NFL Draft. Bolles is one likely of those players this year, despite taking a long road to becoming standout in the Pac-12. ;Bolles had a tough upbringing with legal issues in his close family. That led to Bolles to having some problems of his own, including marijuana usage in his teen years. However, Bolles matured and dedicated himself to staying out of trouble. ;Bolles went the junior college route before transferring to Utah and becoming a First-Team All-Pac-12 selection for the Utes in 2016. He surprised many when he decided to skip his senior year and enter the 2017 NFL Draft. ;There some points of improvement for Bolles for the next level. He lacks experience and is physically underdeveloped for the NFL. Bolles also will be a 25-year old rookie after his long road to the pro game. ;Bolles is an effective blocker for the ground game, but lacks power and strength. He does have a mean streak, which is a rare sight in the uptempo spread offenses that are dominating college football. Bolles is good at sustaining his blocks and keeping his defenders from making tackles. He is quick to the second level, can hit blocks in space, and is agile in the open field. Bolles isn’t a blocker who blasts defenders off the ball, but he is effective at manipulating them and turning them to open up holes for his back. Bolles has the frame to add strength in a strength and conditioning program and could definitely become a solid run blocker. ;The best strengths for Bolles come in pass protection as he is very reliable at protecting his quarterback. Bolles has a lot of good qualities that could lead to him being a starting left tackle in the NFL. He is quick out his stance and is very athletic, plus has quick feet, agility, and an impressive ability to bend at the knee. In pass protection, he can play the type writer with his feet and shuffle with speed rushers. Bolles gets depth in his drop as well. He also reacts quickly to stunts and shows good awareness to help his teammates when he doesn’t have a man to block. Bolles still needs to add more strength in his lower body to get an improved base to hold up against strong five-techniques. Bolles frame doesn’t look maxed out, however, and he should get stronger in a NFL strength and conditioning program. ;Here is how one scout who knows Bolles discussed his off-the-field and age issues, “Like most people, they got some demons to deal with in life, but he was dealt a bad hand that wasn’t his fault, so it’s a credit to him as a man to have persevered to where he is. Your greatest warriors have that type of makeup, and that’s why they are trustworthy when time comes to battle. He is super talented though. Lane Johnson was similar coming out.;Regarding Bolles’ age, tackles generally can play a long time, like quarterbacks. Their injuries aren’t catastrophic, historically, so age isn’t too big of an issue for the most part. The game isn’t near as physical or violent as it used to be, so your getting guys who now can play 12+ years. If you draft a guy at that position in Round 1 and are fortunate to get through a second contract with him, generally 8-10 years, that’s a win regardless of if he’s 24 or 26 the year he enters. You want the good ones to play into their 30s at that spot because they’ve proven they can still produce at a high level. With his athleticism he can probably extend it the mental catches up.”;For the NFL, Bolles has the potential to be a starting left tackle and could play on the right side. Bolles should go in the back half of the first round or early in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft.","similar_player":"Lane Johnson. Sources have compared Bolles to Lane Johnson, which makes a ton of sense. Both are very athletic with speed and upside to develop for the NFL. Like Bolles, Johnson also needed to add strength for the NFL when he was coming out. They also both have had some off-the-field issues at times, but generally aren’t bad guys. In the NFL, I could see Bolles being a tackle similar to Johnson, although maybe not quite as good.;NFL Matches:","simular_player_bio":"Carolina, Buffalo, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Baltimore, Oakland, Houston, Denver, Minnesota, Seattle, Los Angeles Chargers","summary":"Every season, there are college football players who come from out of nowhere to be first-round picks in the NFL Draft. Bolles is one likely of those players this year, despite taking a long road to becoming standout in the Pac-12.      Bolles had a tough upbringing with legal issues in his close family. That led to Bolles to having some problems of his own, including marijuana usage in his teen years. However, Bolles matured and dedicated himself to staying out of trouble.      Bolles went the junior college route before transferring to Utah and becoming a First-Team All-Pac-12 selection for the Utes in 2016. He surprised many when he decided to skip his senior year and enter the 2017 NFL Draft.      There some points of improvement for Bolles for the next level. He lacks experience and is physically underdeveloped for the NFL. Bolles also will be a 25-year old rookie after his long road to the pro game.      Bolles is an effective blocker for the ground game, but lacks power and strength. He does have a mean streak, which is a rare sight in the uptempo spread offenses that are dominating college football. Bolles is good at sustaining his blocks and keeping his defenders from making tackles. He is quick to the second level, can hit blocks in space, and is agile in the open field. Bolles isn’t a blocker who blasts defenders off the ball, but he is effective at manipulating them and turning them to open up holes for his back. Bolles has the frame to add strength in a strength and conditioning program and could definitely become a solid run blocker.      The best strengths for Bolles come in pass protection as he is very reliable at protecting his quarterback. Bolles has a lot of good qualities that could lead to him being a starting left tackle in the NFL. He is quick out his stance and is very athletic, plus has quick feet, agility, and an impressive ability to bend at the knee. In pass protection, he can play the type writer with his feet and shuffle with speed rushers. Bolles gets depth in his drop as well. He also reacts quickly to stunts and shows good awareness to help his teammates when he doesn’t have a man to block. Bolles still needs to add more strength in his lower body to get an improved base to hold up against strong five-techniques. Bolles frame doesn’t look maxed out, however, and he should get stronger in a NFL strength and conditioning program.      Here is how one scout who knows Bolles discussed his off-the-field and age issues, “Like most people, they got some demons to deal with in life, but he was dealt a bad hand that wasn’t his fault, so it’s a credit to him as a man to have persevered to where he is. Your greatest warriors have that type of makeup, and that’s why they are trustworthy when time comes to battle. He is super talented though. Lane Johnson was similar coming out.     Regarding Bolles’ age, tackles generally can play a long time, like quarterbacks. Their injuries aren’t catastrophic, historically, so age isn’t too big of an issue for the most part. The game isn’t near as physical or violent as it used to be, so your getting guys who now can play 12+ years. If you draft a guy at that position in Round 1 and are fortunate to get through a second contract with him, generally 8-10 years, that’s a win regardless of if he’s 24 or 26 the year he enters. You want the good ones to play into their 30s at that spot because they’ve proven they can still produce at a high level. With his athleticism he can probably extend it the mental catches up.”     For the NFL, Bolles has the potential to be a starting left tackle and could play on the right side. Bolles should go in the back half of the first round or early in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jarrad Davis","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":238,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Florida","pros":"Very good instincts ; Fast ; Explosive flying around the field ; Sudden athlete ; Twitchy ; Violent tackler ; Can buckle an offensive lineman with speed to power ; Has the ability to shed blocks ; Can get off blocks and make tackle ; Gifted pass-coverage linebacker ; Impressive man-coverage ability versus tight ends and running backs ; Can drop into zone coverage ; Ball skills ; Rangy ; Good size ; Tough run defender ; Good tackler a lot of the time ; Quick ; Diagnosis skills ; Very quick to read his keys ; Read-and-react skills ; Fits a 4-3 or 3-4 defense ; Fits perfectly as a Will ; Always around the ball ; Quick to the flat ; Upside ; Plays hurt ; Experienced ; Great team leader ; Field general ; Passionate; loves football ; Hard worker ; Upside","cons":"Overaggressive at times ; Goes for knockout blows, sometimes doesn’t wrap up ; Banged up throughout 2016 season and predraft process ;Summary:  Prior to the 2015 season, Davis was an unknown and teammate Antonio Morrison was the linebacker who was considered a prospect for the NFL. That changed during Davis that season. In 2015, Florida featured one of the best defenses in the nation that led the program to a SEC East Championship and a surprising spot in the SEC Championship. While there were future first-round picks in the secondary with Keanu Neal and Vernon Hargreaves III, Davis was the player who may have been the Gators’ biggest breakout star of the 2015 season and was a much better linebacker than Morrison. NFL sources raved about David late in the 2015 season as he was all over the field for the Gators. When other players like Hargreaves seemed to take their foot off the pedal late in the season, Davis was playing like a man on fire. He totaled 94 tackles with 11 tackles for a loss, four passes broken up, an interception and 3.5 sacks in 2015. Late in the year, the junior really had a huge presence for Florida. ;As a senior, Davis was often hurt and tried to play through a leg injury. He was never the same player as he was in 2015. Davis played nine games while hobbling around in some contests and not finishing some of them. He totaled 60 tackles, two sacks and four passes broken up in 2016. The rehab from injuries kept Davis from participating in the Senior Bowl and combine. However, he was tremendous at his pro day with a 40 of 4.5 seconds. His 40 time, broad jump and vertical jump would have been the best numbers of any linebacker at the combine. ;Davis is a rare linebacker with a great skill set. He is very fast with sideline-to-sideline speed that allows him to cover a ton of ground. Davis is explosive as a runner and as a hitter with some real shock that surprises offensive linemen and ball-carriers. He also is a team leader who loves football. The senior is the epitome of the field general to call the plays, make the checks, and be a motivator in the huddle. Players who have played against Davis, have told WalterFootball.com that he is the real deal and is a terrific player. ;Davis is all over the field as a run defender for the ground game. Routinely, one would see plays where Davis was phenomenally quick at reading the play and darting into the backfield to blow the play up. Not only does he explode into the backfield, he flies to the sideline, and throws his body around at the line of scrimmage. ;For the most part, Davis is a good tackler and can hit with authority. He can be a little overaggressive and over-pursue, but generally he is sound about getting the ball-carrier on the ground. Davis is very physical at hitting running backs, quarterbacks, receivers, and offensive linemen. There are plays where he buckles offensive linemen with his dynamic speed and power crashing into them. Davis has a great motor as well. ;Davis also demonstrated skills for the passing game and is a dangerous blitzer. In the short to intermediate zone, he does well with picking up receivers and also has shown some ball skills. As a professional, Davis could be an asset as a linebacker weapon to neutralize receiving-threat tight ends and running backs in man-to-man coverage. Davis should be a true three-down defender in the NFL. ;Sources across the league love Davis. One scout said, “Jarrad is a more explosive player, and he was dynamic as a junior. Had an injuries as a senior, but he’s actually more stable an all-around prospect than Reuben Foster and less maintenance than Reuben. Plus, you’re not losing any speed or explosive play-making ability. He had some dominant games in 2015 where he took over. Plus, he can quarterback the defense. Jarrad can buckle an OL. He has speed and range to carry routes and make the play. Twitchy, fast, stout frame. Jarrad is faster, more explosive athletically, and finishes with more violence than Zach Cunningham. Jarrad’s injury was ongoing since preseason, so I gave him credit for playing through it. It validated how tough everyone said he is.”;In the NFL, Davis has three down starting potential as soon as his rookie season. Being a run-and-chase Will (weakside) linebacker in a 3-4 defense would be a great fit for Davis. In a 4-3 defense, he could be a Will (weakside) linebacker or a Mike (middle) linebacker. In the 2017 NFL Draft, Davis has a shot to be a first-round pick in the back half. Some sources have Davis graded in the second round and believe that he will go there.","similar_player":"Jonathan Vilma.","simular_player_bio":"Sources have compared Davis to Vilma, which makes a lot of sense. Vilma (6-1, 230) was a fast and instinctive linebacker who could do everything in the NFL. He was the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year and three-time Pro Bowler while being a leader on the Saints’ 2009 Super Bowl Championship team. Davis’ game is very similar to Vilma’s, and Davis could be an excellent pro linebacker like Vilma was.;NFL Matches:  Miami, Detroit, New York Giants, Houston, Indianapolis, Buffalo, Los Angeles Chargers, Oakland, Denver, Kansas City, Cincinnati, San Francisco and Arizona","summary":"Prior to the 2015 season, Davis was an unknown and teammate Antonio Morrison was the linebacker who was considered a prospect for the NFL. That changed during Davis that season. In 2015, Florida featured one of the best defenses in the nation that led the program to a SEC East Championship and a surprising spot in the SEC Championship. While there were future first-round picks in the secondary with Keanu Neal and Vernon Hargreaves III, Davis was the player who may have been the Gators’ biggest breakout star of the 2015 season and was a much better linebacker than Morrison. NFL sources raved about David late in the 2015 season as he was all over the field for the Gators. When other players like Hargreaves seemed to take their foot off the pedal late in the season, Davis was playing like a man on fire. He totaled 94 tackles with 11 tackles for a loss, four passes broken up, an interception and 3.5 sacks in 2015. Late in the year, the junior really had a huge presence for Florida.      As a senior, Davis was often hurt and tried to play through a leg injury. He was never the same player as he was in 2015. Davis played nine games while hobbling around in some contests and not finishing some of them. He totaled 60 tackles, two sacks and four passes broken up in 2016. The rehab from injuries kept Davis from participating in the Senior Bowl and combine. However, he was tremendous at his pro day with a 40 of 4.5 seconds. His 40 time, broad jump and vertical jump would have been the best numbers of any linebacker at the combine.      Davis is a rare linebacker with a great skill set. He is very fast with sideline-to-sideline speed that allows him to cover a ton of ground. Davis is explosive as a runner and as a hitter with some real shock that surprises offensive linemen and ball-carriers. He also is a team leader who loves football. The senior is the epitome of the field general to call the plays, make the checks, and be a motivator in the huddle. Players who have played against Davis, have told WalterFootball.com that he is the real deal and is a terrific player.      Davis is all over the field as a run defender for the ground game. Routinely, one would see plays where Davis was phenomenally quick at reading the play and darting into the backfield to blow the play up. Not only does he explode into the backfield, he flies to the sideline, and throws his body around at the line of scrimmage.      For the most part, Davis is a good tackler and can hit with authority. He can be a little overaggressive and over-pursue, but generally he is sound about getting the ball-carrier on the ground. Davis is very physical at hitting running backs, quarterbacks, receivers, and offensive linemen. There are plays where he buckles offensive linemen with his dynamic speed and power crashing into them. Davis has a great motor as well.      Davis also demonstrated skills for the passing game and is a dangerous blitzer. In the short to intermediate zone, he does well with picking up receivers and also has shown some ball skills. As a professional, Davis could be an asset as a linebacker weapon to neutralize receiving-threat tight ends and running backs in man-to-man coverage. Davis should be a true three-down defender in the NFL.      Sources across the league love Davis. One scout said, “Jarrad is a more explosive player, and he was dynamic as a junior. Had an injuries as a senior, but he’s actually more stable an all-around prospect than Reuben Foster and less maintenance than Reuben. Plus, you’re not losing any speed or explosive play-making ability. He had some dominant games in 2015 where he took over. Plus, he can quarterback the defense. Jarrad can buckle an OL. He has speed and range to carry routes and make the play. Twitchy, fast, stout frame. Jarrad is faster, more explosive athletically, and finishes with more violence than Zach Cunningham. Jarrad’s injury was ongoing since preseason, so I gave him credit for playing through it. It validated how tough everyone said he is.”     In the NFL, Davis has three down starting potential as soon as his rookie season. Being a run-and-chase Will (weakside) linebacker in a 3-4 defense would be a great fit for Davis. In a 4-3 defense, he could be a Will (weakside) linebacker or a Mike (middle) linebacker. In the 2017 NFL Draft, Davis has a shot to be a first-round pick in the back half. Some sources have Davis graded in the second round and believe that he will go there.      Player Comparison: Jonathan Vilma.  Sources have compared Davis to Vilma, which makes a lot of sense. Vilma (6-1, 230) was a fast and instinctive linebacker who could do everything in the NFL. He was the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year and three-time Pro Bowler while being a leader on the Saints’ 2009 Super Bowl Championship team. Davis’ game is very similar to Vilma’s, and Davis could be an excellent pro linebacker like Vilma was.     NFL Matches:  Miami, Detroit, New York Giants, Houston, Indianapolis, Buffalo, Los Angeles Chargers, Oakland, Denver, Kansas City, Cincinnati, San Francisco and Arizona     There are a lot of teams who could consider drafting Davis in the late first round and into Round 2. Miami had a big need at linebacker entering the offseason and even after free agency, the team could consider Davis in the first or second round. The Lions could use more linebacker talent, too. Davis would be a great fit for Detroit in Round 1 or 2.      The Raiders have a huge need at middle linebacker as the interior of their defense was shredded last year. Davis would be an instant upgrade. Staying in the AFC West, the Chargers are switching to a 4-3 defense and let Manti Te’o leave in free agency. If Davis makes it to Round 2, he could form a nice tandem with Denzel Perryman. Denver could use a linebacker upgrade after losing Danny Trevathan a year ago. Kansas City also could consider Davis as an understudy to Derrick Johnson.     The Texans need a linebacker upgrade next to Benardrick McKinney as Brian Cushing has become a liability on the field. Davis would be a perfect fit for what the Texans need and an immediate upgrade over Cushing. Houston has bigger needs in round one, but if good talent isn’t available at one of those positions, the organization could opt for Davis. The rival Colts need a linebacker upgrade, too, and Davis would be a great pick for them in the second round.      The Bills could use a Will (weakside) linebacker to add to their change to a 4-3. Davis could form an exciting tandem with Reggie Ragland.      The Bengals could use more linebacker talent next to Vontaze Burfict, and Davis could be a fit for them in Round 2.     The 49ers could use an inside linebacker upgrade, and Davis could be in play for them at the top of Day 2. Staying in the NFC West, Arizona needs an inside linebacker upgrade after moving on from Kevin Minter."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Charles Harris","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":253,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Missouri","pros":"Dangerous speed rusher ; Fast around the corner ; Great ability to bend ; Carries his pads low ; Repertoire of pass-rushing moves ; Good spin move ; Uses hands and feet at same time ; Athletic ; Fast get off ; Fast in pursuit ; Explosive short burst ; Fires his gap to create disruption in backfield ; Quick to cut to the inside ; Can close on the quarterback in a hurry ; Gives a second effort to get sacks ; Natural pass-rushing skills ; Upside","cons":"Light for defensive end ; Needs to add strength to hold up in the ground game ; Needs to improve run defense for NFL ; A little tight, could improve agility with hoop drills ;Summary:  In recent years, Missouri has been a factory for defensive line talent. With Sheldon Richardson, Kony Ealy, Markus Golden and Shane Ray, the Tigers have produced dangerous pass-rushers with special speed and athleticism. Harris will keep the tradition alive in 2017 after two impressive seasons in the SEC. ;With Golden and Ray off to the NFL for 2015, Missouri enjoyed a breakout season for Harris. The redshirt sophomore totaled 56 tackles, 18.5 tackles for a loss, seven sacks and two forced fumbles. He was a disruptive presence in the backfield and played well against good competition. In 2016, Harris saw extra blocking attention and teams went away from him. However, he still totaled 61 tackles, 12 tackles for a loss, nine sacks, two passes batted and two forced fumbles in his final season at Missouri. ;Harris is a dynamic edge-rushing talent for the passing-driven NFL who could be a No. 1 feature pass-rusher to lead a defense. He has double-digit sack potential as a pro, and it wouldn’t be surprising if he is Pro Bowl contender during his rookie contract. ;For the ground game, Harris needs to get stronger for the NFL. He could have issues holding his gap against physical downhill rushing attacks. It might be a good idea to protect from some of those matchups early in his career and start him out as a situational pass-rusher while he improves his strength and run defense.","similar_player":"Melvin Ingram","simular_player_bio":"Harris reminds me of Ingram in that they are both very athletic and dangerously fast edge rushers. Harris is virtually the same size as Ingram (6-2, 247). Ingram is an excellent fit in a 3-4 defense as an outside linebacker, and Harris could be similar. Ingram was selected by the Chargers with the 18th-overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, and Harris could go in that same range this year.;NFL Matches:  New Orleans, Indianapolis, Baltimore, Washington, Detroit, Miami, Dallas, Green Bay, Pittsburgh and Atlanta","summary":"In recent years, Missouri has been a factory for defensive line talent. With Sheldon Richardson, Kony Ealy, Markus Golden and Shane Ray, the Tigers have produced dangerous pass-rushers with special speed and athleticism. Harris will keep the tradition alive in 2017 after two impressive seasons in the SEC.      With Golden and Ray off to the NFL for 2015, Missouri enjoyed a breakout season for Harris. The redshirt sophomore totaled 56 tackles, 18.5 tackles for a loss, seven sacks and two forced fumbles. He was a disruptive presence in the backfield and played well against good competition. In 2016, Harris saw extra blocking attention and teams went away from him. However, he still totaled 61 tackles, 12 tackles for a loss, nine sacks, two passes batted and two forced fumbles in his final season at Missouri.      Harris is a dynamic edge-rushing talent for the passing-driven NFL who could be a No. 1 feature pass-rusher to lead a defense. He has double-digit sack potential as a pro, and it wouldn’t be surprising if he is Pro Bowl contender during his rookie contract.      For the ground game, Harris needs to get stronger for the NFL. He could have issues holding his gap against physical downhill rushing attacks. It might be a good idea to protect from some of those matchups early in his career and start him out as a situational pass-rusher while he improves his strength and run defense.     In the pass rush, Harris is a fast edge rusher with a fantastic first-step. He quickly gets penetration into the backfield and shows a nice ability to finish off plays. Harris is a fast edge rusher who can burn tackles with pure speed around the corner. Not only is his speed dangerous, but Harris shows some good moves with an excellent spin move back to the inside. He has some speed to power skills with the ability to fight offensive tackles. Harris has some functional strength for the pass rush and shows quality read-and-react skills.      Here’s how one top scout broke down Harris: “I think he’s the second-purest pass-rusher in this draft after Myles Garrett. Harris is bigger and stouter than Tim Williams or Takk McKinley. Different guy than Myles or Taco, but after Myles, Harris the most natural 4-3 open defensive end. He always carries low pads, explosive springs (loose ankles/hips), great bend and corner cut, easy accelerator, explosive short burst and frenetic energy. Explosive but sound hands. Teams deliberately went away from him with the ball this season on tape, as much as anyone other than Myles. I just think if Taco goes between 8-14, Harris is going to go fast after.”     For the NFL, Harris would be an excellent fit as a 3-4 outside linebacker. He has a good body type for that. He could remain a 4-3 defensive end, but he could have problems in run defense in that scheme against certain opponents."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Evan Engram","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":236,"position":"Tight End","college":"Ole Miss","pros":"Fast ; Phenomenal middle-seam tight end ; Second-gear acceleration ; Dangerous speed down the seam ; Good athlete ; Supreme receiving tight end ; Mismatch nightmare ; Rare yards-after-the-catch skills for a tight end ; Generally sure-handed; Quick release off the line ; Superb body control ; Leaping ability ; Good route-runner ; Very agile ; Can make leaping highlight-reel receptions ; Too fast for linebackers ; Too big for most safeties ; Red-zone weapon ; Mismatch generator ; Athletic enough to play h-back ; Upside ; Uses size to make receptions downfield ; Adept at finding the soft spot in zone ; Tracks the ball well ; Decent feet in pass protection ; Willing blocker ; Good at hitting cut blocks ; Hits blocks on the second level ; Experienced; Effective against good competition ; Deceptive quickness, athleticism ; Quality hands ; Durable ; Ready to play immediately","cons":"Not a forceful blocker ; Can never be a Y – blocking – tight end ; Limited in role ; Undersized ; Has avoided injury, but could have issues with that in the NFL ; Generally good hands, but will drop an occasional pass ;Summary:  A mismatch receiving tight end is one of the most desired offensive weapons across the NFL. With a legit combination of size and speed, tight ends are very difficult to defend in the middle portion of the field while providing third-down and red-zone weapons for their quarterbacks. In the 2017 NFL Draft, Engram could be one of the most dynamic receiving tight end prospects, and that is saying something considering the other excellent talents like Alabama’s O.J. Howard and Miami’s David Njoku. Those two are probably the top tight ends, but Engram could be the third one off the board. ;While other members of Ole Miss’ superb 2013 recruiting class received more attention, Engram really played well in his debut for the Rebels. The true freshman caught 21 passes for 268 yards with three touchdowns. 2014 was an even better season for Engram than his freshman year. The sophomore caught 38 passes for 662 yards with two touchdowns in 2014. Engram was a dangerous receiving threat who carved up Alabama, Auburn and Mississippi State. Engram absolutely torched and abused future New York Giants safety Landon Collins in their matchup that season. ;Engram had somewhat of a down year as a junior, but he played better late in the regular season. He had 38 receptions for 464 yards and two touchdowns in 2015. ;As a senior, Engram was phenomenal with big performances against Florida State (9-121-1) and Alabama (9-1381-1). In 2016, he totaled 65 receptions for 926 yards and eight scores. He could have had more production if his quarterback Chad Kelly hadn’t gone down with a season-ending injury in early November. ;For the NFL, Engram is a dynamite receiving weapon down the middle seam of the field. He is lightning while running vertically down the field with speed, explosiveness and athleticism. Engram also is a very good route-runner and consistently gets separation. He is way too fast for linebackers and uses his size well against safeties. He often burned man coverage and is very adept at finding the soft spot in zone coverage. ;Engram repeatedly used his leaping ability and frame to make catches over defenders. Those led to a lot of highlight-reel receptions from Engram. Engram is a dangerous run-after-the-catch receiver. He has a second gear to run away from defenders and explode into the open field. He can flash some moves and strength as a runner. At the Senior Bowl, Engram was phenomenal as a receiver. ;Engram will never be a significant blocker in the NFL, but at the Senior Bowl, he did better than expected in that category. At Ole Miss, Engram made some impressive cut blocks on the edge to spring his running backs to the outside and downfield. A big part of blocking for tight ends is just having the desire and giving an effort; Engram does that and often finds a way to contribute. He will never be a force as a run blocker or pass protector in the NFL, but he could chip in some blocks and may not be a real liability. ;Engram may not be a true three-down starting tight end in the NFL, but he will likely be a mismatch receiver who really hurts defenses down the middle seam. In a passing offense, Engram could be tremendous. He also will make a double-tight end sets very dangerous, and the attention he commands could let the other tight end get wide open out of neglect. Engram should really excel in his role and be an asset for his offense. ;As a pro, Engram could be a devastating mismatch weapon and one of the top receiving tight ends in the NFL. He should contribute some as a blocker, but he is a limited player in that regard. In the 2017 NFL Draft, Engram is deserving of a selection in the second or third round.","similar_player":"Jordan Reed.","simular_player_bio":"Engram looks like a clone of Jordan Reed. They both are tremendous receiving tight ends to work the middle seam with speed and athleticism. Reed (6-2, 246) is an inch shorter than Reed and a little heavier, but Reed is one of the top mismatch tight end weapons in the NFL. Engram could provide the same sort of impact for an offense. Both are willing blockers, but limited because of their size. Reed also has had issues with injuries and concussions. That could be a problem for Engram in the NFL given the way he plays. Reed was a second-day pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, and Engram should go in the same range.;NFL Matches:  Tennessee, Tampa Bay, Denver, Houston, New York Giants, Green Bay and Pittsburgh","summary":"A mismatch receiving tight end is one of the most desired offensive weapons across the NFL. With a legit combination of size and speed, tight ends are very difficult to defend in the middle portion of the field while providing third-down and red-zone weapons for their quarterbacks. In the 2017 NFL Draft, Engram could be one of the most dynamic receiving tight end prospects, and that is saying something considering the other excellent talents like Alabama’s O.J. Howard and Miami’s David Njoku. Those two are probably the top tight ends, but Engram could be the third one off the board.      While other members of Ole Miss’ superb 2013 recruiting class received more attention, Engram really played well in his debut for the Rebels. The true freshman caught 21 passes for 268 yards with three touchdowns. 2014 was an even better season for Engram than his freshman year. The sophomore caught 38 passes for 662 yards with two touchdowns in 2014. Engram was a dangerous receiving threat who carved up Alabama, Auburn and Mississippi State. Engram absolutely torched and abused future New York Giants safety Landon Collins in their matchup that season.      Engram had somewhat of a down year as a junior, but he played better late in the regular season. He had 38 receptions for 464 yards and two touchdowns in 2015.      As a senior, Engram was phenomenal with big performances against Florida State (9-121-1) and Alabama (9-1381-1). In 2016, he totaled 65 receptions for 926 yards and eight scores. He could have had more production if his quarterback Chad Kelly hadn’t gone down with a season-ending injury in early November.      For the NFL, Engram is a dynamite receiving weapon down the middle seam of the field. He is lightning while running vertically down the field with speed, explosiveness and athleticism. Engram also is a very good route-runner and consistently gets separation. He is way too fast for linebackers and uses his size well against safeties. He often burned man coverage and is very adept at finding the soft spot in zone coverage.      Engram repeatedly used his leaping ability and frame to make catches over defenders. Those led to a lot of highlight-reel receptions from Engram. Engram is a dangerous run-after-the-catch receiver. He has a second gear to run away from defenders and explode into the open field. He can flash some moves and strength as a runner. At the Senior Bowl, Engram was phenomenal as a receiver.      Engram will never be a significant blocker in the NFL, but at the Senior Bowl, he did better than expected in that category. At Ole Miss, Engram made some impressive cut blocks on the edge to spring his running backs to the outside and downfield. A big part of blocking for tight ends is just having the desire and giving an effort; Engram does that and often finds a way to contribute. He will never be a force as a run blocker or pass protector in the NFL, but he could chip in some blocks and may not be a real liability.      Engram may not be a true three-down starting tight end in the NFL, but he will likely be a mismatch receiver who really hurts defenses down the middle seam. In a passing offense, Engram could be tremendous. He also will make a double-tight end sets very dangerous, and the attention he commands could let the other tight end get wide open out of neglect. Engram should really excel in his role and be an asset for his offense.      As a pro, Engram could be a devastating mismatch weapon and one of the top receiving tight ends in the NFL. He should contribute some as a blocker, but he is a limited player in that regard. In the 2017 NFL Draft, Engram is deserving of a selection in the second or third round.      Player Comparison: Jordan Reed.  Engram looks like a clone of Jordan Reed. They both are tremendous receiving tight ends to work the middle seam with speed and athleticism. Reed (6-2, 246) is an inch shorter than Reed and a little heavier, but Reed is one of the top mismatch tight end weapons in the NFL. Engram could provide the same sort of impact for an offense. Both are willing blockers, but limited because of their size. Reed also has had issues with injuries and concussions. That could be a problem for Engram in the NFL given the way he plays. Reed was a second-day pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, and Engram should go in the same range.     NFL Matches:  Tennessee, Tampa Bay, Denver, Houston, New York Giants, Green Bay and Pittsburgh     There are a lot of teams that could use tight end help, so Engram could be in real demand on the second day of the 2017 NFL Draft. On Day 2, there are a lot of potential landing spots for Engram.      Tennessee could use a tight end to pair with Delanie Walker as he didn’t close out the season in great fashion.      Tampa Bay has wanted to have two-tight end sets as a big part of their offense. Cameron Brate has turned into the secondary tight end, but Austin Seferian-Jenkins didn’t work out as the primary. Engram could give the Bucs that receiving weapon with a weapon for Jameis Winston.      The Broncos have some blocking tight ends, but could use a receiving tight end in Denver. He could be a nice weapon for Paxton Lynch.      The Texans badly need a receiving tight end to pair with C.J. Fiedorowicz. Engram would be an instant upgrade to the Houston offense. On the second day of the 2017 NFL Draft, Engram could be a top target for the Texans.      The Packers could look to upgrade their tight end position, and Engram would be a great fit in their offense. He makes all sorts of sense for Green Bay.      For Pittsburgh, Jesse James is just a backup quality tight end while Ladarius Green had injury issues in 2016. Engram would be an instant upgrade for the Steelers."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Gareon Conley","year":2017,"height":72,"weight":195,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Very good cover corner ; Runs the route with the receiver ; Prevents separation ; Fast ; Quick feet ; Can cover up speed receivers ; Has ball skills ; Loose hips to turn and run with speed receivers ; Can play press-man coverage ; Can play off-man coverage ; Can play zone coverage ; Good length ; Tough defender ; Quality tackler ; Willing run defender ; Height; Tracks the ball well downfield ; Recoverability ; Successful against good college receivers ; Should be able to play quickly ; Upside","cons":"Doesn’t have great short-area twitch ;Summary:  During the 2016 college football season, WalterFootball.com was first to report that Buckeyes safety Malik Hooker was being graded as a high first-round pick and that teammate cornerback Marshon Lattimore was being graded as top-16 pick. Both were new starters for Ohio State who were impressing from the start of fall camp as being freaky defensive backs with major coverage skills for the NFL. While those two were getting a lot of the headlines, Gareon Conley was having an excellent junior season. He is a silky smooth cover corner who isn’t as flamboyant, but is a sneaky good player who is well-rounded and does everything well.","similar_player":"Johnathan Joseph. Conley reminds me of Joseph. Both are polished well-rounded cornerbacks who do everything well. The only real difference I see between the two is Joseph (5-11, 185) is a little twitchier in short areas while Conley is a little bigger. However, both are versatile corners who can play a variety of techniques. They have good ball skills and are adept at preventing separation with their cover skills. With the Texans, Joseph has been one of the better and most consistent corners in the NFL. He is a smooth cover corner who goes under the radar. Thus, Conley reminds me of him in a lot of different ways. Joseph was a first-round pick in the 2006 NFL Draft, and Conley should be a first-rounder in the 2017 NFL Draft.;NFL Matches:","simular_player_bio":"Buffalo, New Orleans, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Indianapolis, Baltimore, Washington, Tennessee, Detroit, Miami, Oakland, Dallas and Green Bay","summary":"During the 2016 college football season, WalterFootball.com was first to report that Buckeyes safety Malik Hooker was being graded as a high first-round pick and that teammate cornerback Marshon Lattimore was being graded as top-16 pick. Both were new starters for Ohio State who were impressing from the start of fall camp as being freaky defensive backs with major coverage skills for the NFL. While those two were getting a lot of the headlines, Gareon Conley was having an excellent junior season. He is a silky smooth cover corner who isn’t as flamboyant, but is a sneaky good player who is well-rounded and does everything well.     Conley won a starting job in 2015 and really improved as the year progressed. He totaled 49 tackles with two interceptions and five passes broken up on the year. As a junior, Conley was even better as he and Lattimore formed a tremendous cornerback tandem that shut down opposing receivers. Conley recorded 26 tackles with eight passes broken up and four interceptions in 2016. That led to teams grading him in the first round, and he added to that estimation with an excellent combine performance in which he showed some impressive speed, including a sparkling 4.44-second time in the 40-yard dash. With his size, length, speed, and quality play over two seasons, Conley cemented his status as a first-round pick.      Conley is a polished cornerback who does everything well. He can excel in off-man, press-man, or zone coverage. With his speed, quick feet, and athleticism, Conley is able to run with receivers to prevent separation. He has good size and really battles bigger receivers on jump balls. Conley has good instincts and breaks on the ball extremely well. With his good ball skills, Conley doesn’t panic when the ball is thrown his direction. He does a superb job of playing the ball and getting his hands on it.      Sources feel there are a few flaws with Conley. The only real knock on him is lacking short-area twitch, but that is common with bigger cornerbacks, and there are plenty of successful NFL cornerbacks who are similar.      For the NFL, Conley is a versatile corner who could be a No. 1 corner for his defense. Teams across the league have graded Conley as a first-rounder, and some team sources have said they project him as a top-20 pick."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jabrill Peppers","year":2017,"height":71,"weight":213,"position":"Safety","college":"Michigan","pros":"Great athlete ; Very fast ; Explosion ; Good instincts versus the run ; Capable of playing nickel corner ; Can cover receiving tight ends in man coverage ; Could be a dime linebacker ; Quick feet ; Good tackler ; Dangerous blitzer ; Fast firing to flat or coming downhill ; Can be a strong safety, eighth man in the box ; Tough run defender ; Size to tackle NFL running backs ; Dangerous return skills ; Special teams coverage potential ; Has added weight since end of season to tackle NFL backs ; Huge athletic upside","cons":"Not a true free safety ; Not natural in pass coverage ; Has issues in pass coverage ; Could struggle against receivers in man ; Lacks ball skills; just one interception in college ; Hasn’t seen certain route combinations yet ; Has some rawness as a defensive back ;Summary:  The NFL Draft always has some freaky athletes who are a bit of a mystery regarding their position in NFL. Shaq Thompson is a recent player who created that debate, and Peppers has been discussed at linebacker, running back, and safety for the NFL. Peppers and teams are projecting him to safety after his highly hyped career at Michigan. ;Peppers mainly played strong safety or Will linebacker for Michigan in 2015, totaling 45 tackles with 10 passes broken up. On offense, he was a gadget player with 18 carries for 72 yards and a touchdown. Peppers also had eight receptions for 79 yards. He averaged 11.4 yards per punt return as well. ;In 2016, Peppers continued to play all three phases. He totaled 72 tackles, 16 for a loss, four sacks, one forced fumble and his only career inteception – via a deflected pass. Peppers was phenomenal on punt returns. He contributed on offense with 17 carries for 150 yards and three touchdowns. ;For the NFL, Peppers could fit as hybrid safety/linebacker like Deone Buccannon. He also could be used similar to how New Orleans utilizes Kenny Vaccaro.","similar_player":"Kenny Vaccaro.","simular_player_bio":"As the scouts have suggested, Peppers could end up being a player like Vaccaro in the NFL. Vaccaro is a little taller and longer than Peppers. In the NFL, Vaccaro is more versatile in coverage than your typical strong safety, and Peppers could be similar.;NFL Matches:  Tampa Bay, Houston, Seattle, Buffalo, Atlanta, Carolina, Cleveland, Chicago, Cincinnati, Los Angeles Chargers and Pittsburgh","summary":"The NFL Draft always has some freaky athletes who are a bit of a mystery regarding their position in NFL. Shaq Thompson is a recent player who created that debate, and Peppers has been discussed at linebacker, running back, and safety for the NFL. Peppers and teams are projecting him to safety after his highly hyped career at Michigan.      Peppers mainly played strong safety or Will linebacker for Michigan in 2015, totaling 45 tackles with 10 passes broken up. On offense, he was a gadget player with 18 carries for 72 yards and a touchdown. Peppers also had eight receptions for 79 yards. He averaged 11.4 yards per punt return as well.      In 2016, Peppers continued to play all three phases. He totaled 72 tackles, 16 for a loss, four sacks, one forced fumble and his only career inteception – via a deflected pass. Peppers was phenomenal on punt returns. He contributed on offense with 17 carries for 150 yards and three touchdowns.      For the NFL, Peppers could fit as hybrid safety/linebacker like Deone Buccannon. He also could be used similar to how New Orleans utilizes Kenny Vaccaro.     For pass coverage, Peppers is a work in progress. He lacks ball skills and is not natural in coverage to be considered a true cornerback or a safety who can man up on NFL wide receivers. Peppers also doesn’t fit as the single-high deep free safety who is a rangy center fielder. His ball skills and instincts in the passing game aren’t there for him to play that role. He could develop into covering slot receivers or receiving tight ends. Peppers will need to correct some technique problems and not getting caught flat-footed. He has the speed and athleticism to cover, but needs development. A lot of scouts think Peppers could walk down to cover the slot or tight ends as more of a strong safety.      In speaking with one playoff general manager whose team could consider a safety, he has this to say about Peppers as a free safety, “Not sure if his ball skills are good enough. He has the physicality, but the game looks different back there. However, there is a chance he could make it there.”      In run defense, Peppers has some instincts and is quick to diagnosis rushing plays. He is also a physical tackler and doesn’t hesitate to run into the scrum to make a tackle. Peppers is fast to fire to the flat or into the backfield to blow up rushing plays, too. He comes downhill in a hurry and is very fast at reading his keys.     Here is how one top scout from a defensive back-needy team that likes Peppers summarized him, “I think he’ll be fine as a strong safety. He has speed, athletic ability, and explosive athleticism. His scheme and how [Michigan] used him didn’t let him show his ball skills and pass-coverage instincts. It’s made him an enigma, but he clearly doesn’t lack for the ability, having seen him on tape and in person now. Peppers is a gamble any way you look at it though, I’d hedge my bets on him being a better, more statistically-productive pro than collegian if the background stuff checked out stable. I see him being a more explosive Calvin Pryor. I don’t see the size to hold up as a nickel Sam like Buccannon. But, I think Peppers will be plenty capable of covering tight ends and slot receivers; just needs some experience guarding routes, but he shows he can do it here and there. He can grow into a smaller Kenny Vaccaro.”     In the 2017 NFL Draft, Peppers could go as high as the middle of the first round or end up being a second-round pick."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Takkarist McKinley","year":2017,"height":74,"weight":250,"position":"Defensive End","college":"UCLA","pros":"Lightning-fast edge rusher ; Explosive edge defender ; Excellent hand technique to fight off blocks ; Uses hands and feet at same time ; Hard-charging pass-rusher ; Can beat tackles with speed around the corner ; Pure speed demon to run by tackles ; Excellent get-off and first-step quickness ; Instincts to go for fumbles ; Quick to cut to the inside ; Plays low ; Closes quickly on the quarterback ; Gives a second effort to get sacks ; High-energy defender","cons":"Undersized ; No pass-rushing moves ; Very stiff rusher ; Struggles with long offensive tackles ; Has shoulder issues ; Not perfect off the field ; Moody; slow to trust ; Weak run defender ; Can get destroyed in the ground game ; Can he add strength? Frame could be maxed out ; One-year wonder ;Summary:  Over the past few seasons, Jim Mora’s UCLA Bruins have produced a number of quality front seven prospects for the NFL including Myles Jack, Anthony Barr, Owa Odighizuwa, Erik Kendricks, Kenny Clark, Datone Jones and Cassius Marsh. McKinley will keep that tradition alive as he is likely to be an early round selection in the 2017 NFL Draft.","similar_player":"Jarvis Jones.","simular_player_bio":"I really liked Jones coming out of Georgia, but I was wrong about him as he was a bust for the Steelers. Jones (6-3, 248) and McKinley are both undersized edge defenders. McKinley is faster than Jones, but Jones was tougher against the run. In the NFL, I could see McKinley being a defender similar to Jones. NFL Matches:  Detroit, Miami, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, New York Jets, Cincinnati, New Orleans, Indianapolis, Baltimore, Washington and Tampa Bay","summary":"Over the past few seasons, Jim Mora’s UCLA Bruins have produced a number of quality front seven prospects for the NFL including Myles Jack, Anthony Barr, Owa Odighizuwa, Erik Kendricks, Kenny Clark, Datone Jones and Cassius Marsh. McKinley will keep that tradition alive as he is likely to be an early round selection in the 2017 NFL Draft.     As a junior, McKinley earned a starting job and totaled 35 tackles with 4.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and four passes broken up. He took his game to another level as a senior with 61 tackles with 18 tackles for a loss, 10 sacks, three forced fumbles and six passes batted on the year. That big season has led to many projecting McKinley to be a first-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.      For the NFL, McKinley is a high-motor run-chase defender who is fast and explosive. He enters the next level as a one-trick pony speed rusher, though. McKinley is very fast off the edge with an explosive first-step and excellent closing speed. He is a dynamic speed rusher and dangerous quarterback-hunter coming from the backside. However, McKinley lacks pass-rushing moves. He is purely a speed rusher and needs to learn more moves for the NFL. Long offensive tackles also give McKinley problems in terms of getting around them. McKinley has a good motor though and picks up some sacks via second effort.      In the ground game, McKinkley can get destroyed on some plays. He can get pushed out of his gap and ridden around the field. McKinkley is at his best in pursuit, using his explosive speed to chase down backs. McKinley is better at trying to fire into the backfield to disrupt runs and then hold his ground at the point of attack. Maintaing gap integrity is going to be a big challenge for McKinley against NFL offensive linemen.      McKinley stands out to me as having bust potential as many are projecting him as a high pick. I, on the other hand, see a lot of flaws with McKinley. For starters, he is undersized as an edge defender at 6-foot-2, 250 pounds. He has no pass-rushing moves either; everything is based off his speed rush and running around blockers. While McKinley is fast, he is extremely tight and stiff as a rusher. He can get destroyed as a run defender, so that could limit his playing time at least early in his career. Offensive tackles with length give him problems and he will see bigger, longer offensive tackles in the NFL. Sources have also said that McKinley has a shoulder issue while not being a slam dunk on the character side. He can be moody and slow to trust, which impacts relationships with coaches and teammates. Thus, I think there are a lot of potential issues that could lead to McKinley being a bust.      For the NFL, McKinley would fit best as a 3-4 outside linebacker. Scouting sources say the problem with that is McKinley is not a dropper. In a 4-3 defense, he would have to start out as a situational pass-rusher as he will struggle in the ground game. He is a tweener defensive end/Sam (strongside) linebacker for such a scheme.      Some team sources have McKinley graded in the mid-rounds of the 2017 NFL Draft, but the team that likes him enough to draft him could do so in the first or second round as the hype suggests that some team will reach on McKinley because of his speed-rush potential."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Taco Charlton","year":2017,"height":78,"weight":277,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Michigan","pros":"Dangerous pass-rusher ; Fast around the corner ; Uses hands and feet at same time ; Repertoire of pass-rushing moves ; Good spin move ; Impressive rip move ; Puts quarterbacks down hard ; Very athletic ; Fast get off ; Can beat tackles with speed or power ; Has the strength to shed blocks ; Fast in pursuit ; Fires his gap to create disruption in backfield ; Gap sound ; Solid run defender ; Enough quickness to beat tackles ; Gap sound ; Can hold his ground at the point of attack ; Enough quickness to beat tackles ; Quick to cut to the inside ; Can close on the quarterback in a hurry ; Gives a second effort to get sacks ; Displays some natural pass-rushing skills ; Big athletic upside","cons":"Gets in trouble when he plays too high ; Needs to improve instincts ; Needs to improve awareness ; Has some toughness question marks ;Summary:  Michigan has big group of prospects for the 2017 NFL Draft and in speaking with NFL sources, Charlton is the heavy favorite to be the first Wolverine drafted. The media hype would suggest Jabrill Peppers, but NFL teams are a lot more excited about Charlton. A 6-foot-6, 277-pounder with speed and athleticism is a tough commodity to find, so Charlton will have plenty of teams interested in drafting him in the first round.","similar_player":"Carlos Dunlap.","simular_player_bio":"Sources have compared Charlton to Dunlap. Both are big, stout base ends who have the speed to turn the corner and rush the quarterback. Dunlap fell to the second round of his draft class because of some off-the-field concerns, but he was widely regarded as a first-round talent. Dunlap has turned into an excellent pro defender, and Charlton could be the same quality of player.;NFL Matches:  New York Jets, Cincinnati, New Orleans, Indianapolis, Baltimore, Washington, Detroit, Miami","summary":"Michigan has big group of prospects for the 2017 NFL Draft and in speaking with NFL sources, Charlton is the heavy favorite to be the first Wolverine drafted. The media hype would suggest Jabrill Peppers, but NFL teams are a lot more excited about Charlton. A 6-foot-6, 277-pounder with speed and athleticism is a tough commodity to find, so Charlton will have plenty of teams interested in drafting him in the first round.     Entering his senior year, Charlton rotated into the game but wasn’t an every-down player. As a sophomore, he had 19 tackles and 3.5 sacks. His junior year saw him total 30 tackles with 5.5 sacks. Charlton broke out in 2016 with 9.5 sacks, 43 tackles and 13 tackles for a loss. He was excellent late in the year, including a dominant game against Ohio State to finish the regular season before eating up Florida State in his bowl game.      In the ground game, Charlton is impressive. Sources have said they were impressed with his ability to hold his gap, fight off blocks, and make tackles at the point of attack. He is strong to get free of offensive line with the speed to make tackles outside of his gap. Charlton is a quality run defender entering the NFL.     For the NFL, there is a lot to like about Charlton as he looks like he could be a double-digit sacker who puts a lot of pressure on the quarterback. Charlton is fast off the line with a good get-off and speed that catches offensive linemen by surprise. He is fast to turn the corner and can use his hands at the same time as his feet. Despite a lack of experience, Charlton shows some variety in moves, including an outside rip move and a spin back to the inside. When Charlton gets to the quarterback, he puts him down hard with some rattling hits on quarterbacks. Charlton is fast in pursuit and closes in a hurry. He is a great athlete with a ton of upside for the NFL.     Given how talented and physically gifted Charlton is, one wonders why it took him so long to become an every-down player. Sources said that the staff at Michigan had questions about Charlton’s toughness and ability to go the distance. Hence, he was used more rotationally as a sophomore and junior. Charlton is going to need good NFL coaching to help keep him engaged and grinding during tough stretches.     For the NFL, Charlton’s best fit would come as a base end in a 4-3 defense. He does have the length and athletic ability to standup as a 3-4 outside linebacker. He also could move down and play some 3-4 defensive end in some situations. Charlton is versatile with scheme flexibility. It wouldn’t be surprising if he becomes a Pro Bowl defensive end during his rookie contract."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"David Njoku","year":2017,"height":76,"weight":246,"position":"Tight End","college":"Miami","pros":"Fast ; Rare speed ; Supreme receiving tight end ; Mismatch nightmare ; Impressive yards-after-the-catch skills for a tight end ; Extremely athletic ; Generally sure-handed; Quick release off the line ; Superb body control ; Great catch radius ; Leaping ability ; Good route-running ; Improved blocker ; Phenomenal middle-seam tight end ; Too fast for linebackers ; Too big for safeties ; Red-zone weapon ; Three-down mismatch tight end ; Very versatile ; Athletic enough to play H-back ; Huge athletic upside ; Uses size to make receptions downfield ; Adept at finding the soft spot in zone ; Works the middle seam well ; Tracks the ball well ; Decent feet in pass protection ; 10-15-year starter if he stays healthy ; Experienced; Effective against good competition ; Strong ; Deceptive quickness, athleticism ; Quality hands ; Durable ; Ready to contribute immediately","cons":"Needs to improve route-running ; Needs to improve blocking ; Lacks experience; somewhat raw ;Summary:  Miami has been known as “tight end U” because of all the great tight ends who the Hurricanes have produced. David Njoku is the latest in a line of athletic freaks to come out of the program, keeping up the tradition of Jimmy Graham, Greg Olsen, Kellen Winslow II, Jeremy Shockey and many more. ;A mismatch receiving tight end is one of the most desired offensive weapons across the NFL. With a legit combination of size and speed, tight ends are very difficult to defend in the middle portion of the field and provide third-down and red-zone weapons for their quarterbacks. Thus, a tight end like Njoku is a rare find to fill a demand in a weapon that the NFL is looking for in 2017. ;For his first year in Coral Gables, the Hurricanes redshirted Njoku as they had Clive Walford, who was a second-day talent for the NFL. As a redshirt freshman in 2015, Njoku notched 21 catches for 362 yards and a score. He broke out in 2016 as one of the best tight ends in the nation, totaling 43 receptions for 698 yards with eight touchdowns. Njoku would have put up more production if quarterback Brad Kaaya had been more consistent. Miami also split the tight end targets between Njoku and Chris Herdon IV. At the end of the season prior to their bowl game, West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen said of Njoku, “He is the biggest and baddest dude we have faced all season.” With Njoku’s freaky skill set, it is easy to see why Holgorsen thought that.","similar_player":"Vernon Davis.","simular_player_bio":"A lot of scouts have said that Njoku is a better version of Eric Ebron and have also compared Njoku to Davis. In my opinion, the latter comparison is a better fit. Davis was an athletic freak coming out of Maryland and has put together a good career with some excellent years for the 49ers and a bounce-back season with the Redskins. Davis and Njoku are almost identical in size with excellent speed and athleticism.;NFL Matches:  Tennessee, Tampa Bay, Denver, Houston, New York Giants, Pittsburgh and Jacksonville","summary":"Miami has been known as “tight end U” because of all the great tight ends who the Hurricanes have produced. David Njoku is the latest in a line of athletic freaks to come out of the program, keeping up the tradition of Jimmy Graham, Greg Olsen, Kellen Winslow II, Jeremy Shockey and many more.      A mismatch receiving tight end is one of the most desired offensive weapons across the NFL. With a legit combination of size and speed, tight ends are very difficult to defend in the middle portion of the field and provide third-down and red-zone weapons for their quarterbacks. Thus, a tight end like Njoku is a rare find to fill a demand in a weapon that the NFL is looking for in 2017.      For his first year in Coral Gables, the Hurricanes redshirted Njoku as they had Clive Walford, who was a second-day talent for the NFL. As a redshirt freshman in 2015, Njoku notched 21 catches for 362 yards and a score. He broke out in 2016 as one of the best tight ends in the nation, totaling 43 receptions for 698 yards with eight touchdowns. Njoku would have put up more production if quarterback Brad Kaaya had been more consistent. Miami also split the tight end targets between Njoku and Chris Herdon IV. At the end of the season prior to their bowl game, West Virginia head coach Dana Holgorsen said of Njoku, “He is the biggest and baddest dude we have faced all season.” With Njoku’s freaky skill set, it is easy to see why Holgorsen thought that.     As a receiver, Njoku is a real weapon. Naturally, he is just extremely athletic and a fast tight end to get downfield quickly. He often burned man coverage and presents a big target while finding soft spots in zone coverage. Njoku has a big frame to box out safeties and phenomenal leaping ability with body control to make catches over defenders. Njoku’s athleticism and agility can be seen in a superb ability to adjust to the ball. He routinely bailed out Kaaya by contorting his body to passes off the mark to haul in receptions.      Linebackers have little chance of covering Njoku in man coverage as he is just too fast for them. Only elite NFL linebackers with great speed could cover Njoku. Safeties are too small to cover Njoku as he uses his body and leaping ability to make catches over them. Njoku is excellent with run-after-the-catch skills as he uses his size and power to routinely break tackles downfield. He also is such a twitched-up athlete that he would hurdle defenders trying to tackle him. Njoku has the speed to fly in the open field and is a threat to take receptions the distance. He should be a tremendous middle-seam tight end who produces big plays for his offense while also being a great red-zone weapon.      There are some things that Njoku should improve for the NFL. The primary thing is his route-running. He could be sloppy at times and has the ability to run better routes with fewer wasted steps. That will help to create more separation in the NFL. Along with his route-running, Njoku could stand to improve as a blocker. He has the size and strength to be a better blocker but will need to be coached up. Njoku has tons of athletic upside, and his flaws are very correctable. He is one of the younger players in the 2017 NFL Draft class and has a ton of potential for the NFL.     As a pro, Njoku could be a devastating mismatch weapon and one of the top receiving tight ends in the NFL. He should continue to improve and be a quality blocker, but probably will never be a bull. Njoku looks like a potential 10-to-15 year quality starter. In terms of his talent, he is deserving of mid- to late first-round consideration, and if he slips out of the first round, he’s a lock for Round 2."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"T.J. Watt","year":2017,"height":76,"weight":252,"position":"Outside Linebacker","college":"Wisconsin","pros":"Dangerous pass-rusher ; Excellent hand technique to fight off blocks ; Uses hands and feet at same time ; Has the ability to bend ; Adept to dip underneath tackles ; Hard charging pass-rusher ; Deceptively athletic ; Can beat tackles with speed or power ; Funcational strength to shed blocks ; Enough quickness to run by tackles ; Awareness ; Instincts ; Quick to cut to the inside ; Plays low ; Can close on the quarterback ; Gives a second effort to get sacks ; Displays some natural pass-rushing skills ; Tough at setting the edge ; Can stuff runs ; Can get off blocks and pursue backs ; High-energy defender ; Long arms ; Upside","cons":"Has speed, but not extremely explosive ; Not twitchy or overly agile ; Needs to improve pass-rush moves ; One-year wonder ;Summary:  Being the younger brother of an NFL All-Pro can create some high expectations for a college football player. Similar to his older brother J.J., T.J. Watt was a late bloomer in college as didn’t do much prior to the 2016 season. The junior broke out in 2016 though, recording 63 tackles with 15.5 tackles for a loss, 11.5 sacks, four passes batted and two forced fumbles. He was a dynamic edge rusher for the Badgers. Not only was Watt a dangerous pass-rusher, he set a tough edge in the ground game and did a good job of defending against the Big Ten’s rushing offenses. ;Watt could end up being a Pro-Bowl edge rusher in a 3-4 defense. He has speed, active hands to fight off blocks, and functional strength. Watt has a great motor and is relentless. Sound familiar? Like his older brother J.J., T.J. looked like he was just scratching the surface of his potential at Wisconsin as he brings a ton of upside to the NFL. T.J. Watt gives a good second effort and is able to bend or cut around defenders. He does a really nice job of slapping down blockers hands to get free of them. He has the quickness to go around the corner and will become even better as he learns more pass-rushing moves.","similar_player":"Connor Barwin.","simular_player_bio":"Watt reminds me of Barwin when he was at his best for the Texans and Eagles. Barwin had 11.5 sacks in one season with Houston and 14.5 in his second year with the Eagles. Barwin (6-4, 264) and Watt are similar size, too. In time, Watt’s playing weight will probably be closer to Barwin’s. Barwin was a second-round pick by the Texans in 2009, and Watt shouldn’t go any lower than Round 2 in the 2017 NFL Draft. I think Watt could be a better version of Barwin in the NFL.;NFL Matches:  Detroit, Miami, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, New York Jets, Cincinnati, New Orleans, Indianapolis, Baltimore and Washington","summary":"Being the younger brother of an NFL All-Pro can create some high expectations for a college football player. Similar to his older brother J.J., T.J. Watt was a late bloomer in college as didn’t do much prior to the 2016 season. The junior broke out in 2016 though, recording 63 tackles with 15.5 tackles for a loss, 11.5 sacks, four passes batted and two forced fumbles. He was a dynamic edge rusher for the Badgers. Not only was Watt a dangerous pass-rusher, he set a tough edge in the ground game and did a good job of defending against the Big Ten’s rushing offenses.      Watt could end up being a Pro-Bowl edge rusher in a 3-4 defense. He has speed, active hands to fight off blocks, and functional strength. Watt has a great motor and is relentless. Sound familiar? Like his older brother J.J., T.J. looked like he was just scratching the surface of his potential at Wisconsin as he brings a ton of upside to the NFL. T.J. Watt gives a good second effort and is able to bend or cut around defenders. He does a really nice job of slapping down blockers hands to get free of them. He has the quickness to go around the corner and will become even better as he learns more pass-rushing moves.     In the ground game, Watt was really tough at setting the edge for Wisconsin last year. Often he was strong in the ground game to hold his ground and get off blocks. Watt also would fire into the backfield to disrupt perimeter runs, and on plays where he went unblocked by design, Watt showed the quickness to get to the running back from the backside. Watt should continue to get better in the NFL, and I think he will be an asset as a run defender in a 3-4 defense as an outside linebacker.      Watt is not a burner off the edge with explosive speed and twitchy athleticism, but he is a hard charger with instincts. Watt is a physical defender who sets the tone for his defense. It wouldn’t be surprising if Watt blooms late and is a faster, more explosive player in a few years.     For the NFL, Watt is a perfect fit as a 3-4 outside linebacker. That would be the best scheme for Watt as a pro. In a 4-3 defense, he could be a part-time defensive end and Sam (strongside) linebacker to start out his career, but in time, he should be able to add enough weight to be a base defensive end.      Watt is on the bubble between the first and second round in the 2017 NFL Draft. If he doesn’t go late in the first round, he should go early in the second round."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Reuben Foster","year":2017,"height":72,"weight":229,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Alabama","pros":"Fast ; Explosive flying around the field ; Sudden athlete ; Twitchy ; Violent tackler ; Hits very hard ; Sets a physical tone for his defense ; Can buckle an offensive lineman with speed to power ; Good pass-coverage linebacker ; Impressive man-coverage ability vs. tight ends and running backs ; Can drop into zone coverage ; Ball skills ; Rangy ; Good size ; Tough run defender ; Good tackler ; Read-and-react skills ; Fits a 4-3 or 3-4 defense ; Fits perfectly as a Will ; Quick to the flat ; Special teams contributor ; Upside","cons":"Instincts are consistent; Has some off-the-field concerns ; Will require some off-the-field maintenance ; Injury issues early in his career ; Had shoulder surgery in 2017 ; One-year wonder ; Struggled with the mental side of the game for years ;Summary:  Alabama has been a factory of NFL talent, especially at the inside linebacker position. In recent years, Dont’a Hightower, C.J. Mosley and Reggie Ragland were stars of the Crimson Tide defense who led to an Alabama dynasty over the past decade. All three of those linebackers were early round picks, and Foster will continue that tradition this year.","similar_player":"Thomas Davis/Chris Claiborne.","simular_player_bio":"I chose two comparisons for Foster. One for a player of him panning out and one being a bust. For the bust comparison, some team scouts have compared Foster to Claiborne. He was a great athlete who never lived up to the hype coming out of USC. If Foster turns into a good NFL player, I could see him being like Davis as a fast linebacker who can cover, defend the run, and be a physical presence. Claiborne – ninth overall – and Davis – 14th overall- went in the top half of the first round of their draft classes. Foster could go in that range.;NFL Matches:  Cincinnati, Arizona, Indianapolis, Denver, Miami, Detroit, New York Giants, Houston, Oakland and Kansas City","summary":"Alabama has been a factory of NFL talent, especially at the inside linebacker position. In recent years, Dont’a Hightower, C.J. Mosley and Reggie Ragland were stars of the Crimson Tide defense who led to an Alabama dynasty over the past decade. All three of those linebackers were early round picks, and Foster will continue that tradition this year.     Early in his career, Foster dealt with some injuries, so it took time for him to earn an every-down role for Alabama. He had a total of 34 tackles in his first two years while starring on special teams before earning at starting role as a junior. In 2015, Foster racked up 73 tackles with eight for a loss, two sacks and nine passes broken up. He wasn’t all that impressive as a junior, but the switch was flipped before the National Championship game as he had a huge night to help Alabama beat Clemson.      Foster took his game to another level in 2016. The senior totaled 115 tackles with 13 tackles for a loss, five sacks and two passes broken up. He was a very physical defender for Alabama.      In the ground game, Foster is all over the field as a run defender when he doesn’t have to take on blocks. Foster flies around the field and dishes out some big hits on ball-carriers. Not only does Foster explode into the backfield, he flies to the sideline, and throws his body around at the line of scrimmage. In terms of taking on blocks, Foster is hit or miss. He comes downhill hard into blocks, sometimes blasting the blocker out of the play, while other times Foster gets locked up. In the NFL, Foster will have a harder time getting off blocks, so playing outside linebacker and using his speed to run and chase would be better for him than being a middle linebacker. Overall, Foster is a good tackler. There is no doubt that he is a violent defender who hits with authority and is a physical force.      Foster shows skills in the passing game and is a dangerous blitzer. In the short to intermediate zone, he does well at picking up receivers and also has shown some ball skills. As a professional, Foster could be an asset as a linebacker weapon to neutralize receiving threat tight ends and running backs in man-to-man coverage. He also flashed an impressive ability to run with tight ends down the seam and prevent separation. Foster should be a true three-down defender in the NFL.      Sources across the league like Foster, but maybe not as high as some project in the top five. One scout said, “Reuben is Chris Claiborne (old USC linebacker) all over again. The explosive plays are tantalizing but there’s a lot of concerning issues there. I didn’t see enough of a production and physical talent gap between a healthy Jarrad Davis and Foster to leap Foster over Davis in my grade. Davis is much less of a concern off the field, instinctively, and playing hurt. Reuben runs full speed into blocks and it’s either he blasts the guy or gets swallowed up. Davis showed violent, efficient hands to shed and still make the play inline and out. Reuben needs a specific scheme to run and hit.”     “I’m not hearing everyone is sold on Reuben. He is a bit of a one-year wonder. He struggled bad with the mental part in his early years. Physically, he showed out as a senior because he was protected by good talent, including special players like Jonathan Allen and Da’Ron Payne. They kept him free to scrape and go. There’s a lot of “boom or bust” concern and I know for a fact that a bunch of squads grade Jarrad Davis ahead of Reuben for that reason. Plus Davis has always played banged up while Reuben had concerning injuries earlier in career that held him back. Davis is also less maintenance off the field.”     In the NFL, Foster has three-down starting potential quickly. Being a run-and-chase Will (weakside) linebacker in a 3-4 defense would be a great fit for him. In a 4-3 defense, he could be a Will (weakside) linebacker. Foster should go in the top 25 on the 2017 NFL Draft and could even crack the top 10.      Player Comparison: Thomas Davis/Chris Claiborne.  I chose two comparisons for Foster. One for a player of him panning out and one being a bust. For the bust comparison, some team scouts have compared Foster to Claiborne. He was a great athlete who never lived up to the hype coming out of USC. If Foster turns into a good NFL player, I could see him being like Davis as a fast linebacker who can cover, defend the run, and be a physical presence. Claiborne – ninth overall – and Davis – 14th overall- went in the top half of the first round of their draft classes. Foster could go in that range.     NFL Matches:  Cincinnati, Arizona, Indianapolis, Denver, Miami, Detroit, New York Giants, Houston, Oakland and Kansas City     There are a lot of teams that could consider drafting Foster in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft. The Bengals could use more linebacker talent next to Vontaze Burfict, and Foster could be a fit for them with the ninth-overall pick. At No. 13, the Cardinals need to improve their middle linebacker talent after moving on from Kevin Minter.      The Colts need a linebacker upgrade, and Foster would be a good fit for them in the middle of the first round.      In the AFC West, Denver have needed use a linebacker upgrade ever since losing Danny Trevathan a year ago. The Raiders have a huge need at middle linebacker as the interior of their defense was shredded last year. Foster would be an instant upgrade. If he slides, Kansas City also could consider Foster as the heir apparent to Derrick Johnson.      Miami had a big need at linebacker entering the offseason, and even after free agency, the Dolphins could consider Foster in the first round. The Lions could use more linebacker talent. Foster would be a nice fit for Detroit in Round 1.      The Texans need a linebacker upgrade next to Bernardrick McKinney as Brian Cushing has become a liability on the field. Foster would be a great fit for what Houston needs and an immediate upgrade over Cushing."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ryan Ramczyk","year":2017,"height":78,"weight":310,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Wisconsin","pros":"Dependable pass protector ; Quick feet ; Can mirror speed rushers ; Anchors well against bull rushes ; Athletic ; Agility ; Quality run blocker ; Can get movement in the ground game ; Sustains blocks ; Flashes quality technique ; Good length ; Athletic ability for his size ; Ability to bend ; Fires off the line ; Can bend at the knee","cons":"Teams question his love of football ; Lacks heavy hands ; Could stand to add more upper body strength ; Inexperienced; only one year of top level college football ; Had offseason hip surgery ;Summary:  Every season in the college football, there are some players that come from out of nowhere to be first-round picks in the NFL Draft. Ramczyk is one of those players this year after taking a long road to becoming standout in the Big 10. ;In 2013 and 2014, Ramcyzk was the starting left tackle at UW-Stevens Point, where he earned a lot of accolades before sitting out the 2015 season with a redshirt after transferring to Wisconsin. Ramcyzk won the starting left tackle position and played well in 2016. He needed hip surgery for a torn labrum after the season, but Ramcyzk declared for the 2017 NFL Draft after getting a first-round grade from the NFL Draft Advisory Board. ;Ramczyk is an effective blocker for the ground game, but lacks a mean streak. He is good at sustaining his blocks and keeping his defenders from making tackles. Additionally, Ramczyk is quick to the second level and can hit blocks in space. While he isn’t a blocker who blasts defenders off the ball, he is effective at manipulating them and turning them to open up holes for his back. A general manager from a tackle-needy team told WalterFootball.com that Ramczyk disappointingly lacks heavy hands. Ramczyk probably won’t ever be a bull in the NFL, but he could be a solid run blocker. ;The best strengths for Ramczyk come in pass protection as he is very reliable at protecting his quarterback. Ramcyzk has a lot of good qualities that could lead to him being a starting left tackle in the NFL. He is quick out his stance, fast to hit blocks in the second level, and is able to get in position for blocks in space. In pass protection, he can play the type writer with his feet and shuffle with rushers. Ramcyzk gets depth in his drop as well. Sometimes though, he can be slow to react and adjust to counter pass-rush moves. Ramcyzk also needs to add more strength. He can get bull rushed and pushed back by rushers. His frame doesn’t look maxed out, however, and he should get stronger in a NFL strength and conditioning program if he is dedicated to being the best he can be. ;Sources said that Ramczyk seems like a good kid and don’t have any off-the-field concerns about him. They don’t worry at all that he could get into any trouble or fail tests. However, Ramczyk’s level of football knowledge reflected his lack of experience with top competition. ;The other issue for Ramczyk that rubbed some teams the wrong direction is a concern that he lacks a love for football. It didn’t sit well with some team sources that Ramczyk quit playing football after high school. They got the impression that he returned to the field not necessarily out of love for the game, but because he could get special opportunities by playing the game. Those sources have real questions if Ramczyk really loves football, and if he will be fully committed to doing everything in his power to max out as a player. ;For the NFL, Ramczyk has the potential to be a starting left tackle and could be a right tackle. Ramczyk should go in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft.","similar_player":"Anthony Castonzo. Ramczyk reminds me of Castonzo. Both are quality blockers, but not dominant. Neither blasts defenders off the line in the ground game or is a shutdown pass protector. However, they are generally reliable to get the job done. They are almost identical in size as well. Castonzo was taken in the back half of the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft, and Ramczyk could go in the same range. I think Ramczyk would be an NFL left tackle comparable to Castonzo.;NFL Matches:","simular_player_bio":"Carolina, Buffalo, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Baltimore, Oakland, Houston, Denver, Minnesota, Seattle, Los Angeles Chargers","summary":"Every season in the college football, there are some players that come from out of nowhere to be first-round picks in the NFL Draft. Ramczyk is one of those players this year after taking a long road to becoming standout in the Big 10.      In 2013 and 2014, Ramcyzk was the starting left tackle at UW-Stevens Point, where he earned a lot of accolades before sitting out the 2015 season with a redshirt after transferring to Wisconsin. Ramcyzk won the starting left tackle position and played well in 2016. He needed hip surgery for a torn labrum after the season, but Ramcyzk declared for the 2017 NFL Draft after getting a first-round grade from the NFL Draft Advisory Board.      Ramczyk is an effective blocker for the ground game, but lacks a mean streak. He is good at sustaining his blocks and keeping his defenders from making tackles. Additionally, Ramczyk is quick to the second level and can hit blocks in space. While he isn’t a blocker who blasts defenders off the ball, he is effective at manipulating them and turning them to open up holes for his back. A general manager from a tackle-needy team told WalterFootball.com that Ramczyk disappointingly lacks heavy hands. Ramczyk probably won’t ever be a bull in the NFL, but he could be a solid run blocker.      The best strengths for Ramczyk come in pass protection as he is very reliable at protecting his quarterback. Ramcyzk has a lot of good qualities that could lead to him being a starting left tackle in the NFL. He is quick out his stance, fast to hit blocks in the second level, and is able to get in position for blocks in space. In pass protection, he can play the type writer with his feet and shuffle with rushers. Ramcyzk gets depth in his drop as well. Sometimes though, he can be slow to react and adjust to counter pass-rush moves. Ramcyzk also needs to add more strength. He can get bull rushed and pushed back by rushers. His frame doesn’t look maxed out, however, and he should get stronger in a NFL strength and conditioning program if he is dedicated to being the best he can be.      Sources said that Ramczyk seems like a good kid and don’t have any off-the-field concerns about him. They don’t worry at all that he could get into any trouble or fail tests. However, Ramczyk’s level of football knowledge reflected his lack of experience with top competition.      The other issue for Ramczyk that rubbed some teams the wrong direction is a concern that he lacks a love for football. It didn’t sit well with some team sources that Ramczyk quit playing football after high school. They got the impression that he returned to the field not necessarily out of love for the game, but because he could get special opportunities by playing the game. Those sources have real questions if Ramczyk really loves football, and if he will be fully committed to doing everything in his power to max out as a player.      For the NFL, Ramczyk has the potential to be a starting left tackle and could be a right tackle. Ramczyk should go in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kevin King","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":200,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Washington","pros":"Excellent size/speed combination ; Very tall ; Great length, height ; Leaping ability ; Has enough height to defend big receivers, tight ends ; Weapon to cover pass-receiving tight ends ; Long, press-man corner ; Physical ; Quality instincts ; Willing tackler ; Tough to get passes by him ; Very adept at defending fade passes ; Willing tackler ; Nice recoverability ; Tracks the ball well in the air ; Nice recoverability ; Uses sideline well ; Above-average speed ; Athletic ; Quick feet ; Not tight; loose hips to turn and run ; Has ball skills ; Not a gambler ; Can play zone coverage","cons":"Could struggle with deep speed in the NFL ; Doesn’t always play up to timed speed ; Should get stronger for jamming pro receivers ; Doesn’t have great short-area twitch ; Not super twitchy in change of direction ;Summary:  There are certain schools that have a reputation for producing a lot of good NFL defensive backs. Florida and LSU are known for that, but Washington doesn’t get as much credit as it deserves for being a “DB U”. If it weren’t for the Achilles injury to Sidney Jones, the Huskies would have produced three defensive backs who should go in the top-60 picks of the 2017 NFL Draft, with Jones and Kevin King being first-round caliber cornerbacks. They were a tremendous tandem over the past few seasons. ;King worked his way onto the field as a sophomore with 65 tackles, three breakups and an interception. In 2015, he improved his play with quality production, totaling 39 tackles, five passes broken up and three interceptions. In 2016, the senior recorded 44 tackles with 13 passes broken up and two interceptions. He followed that up with an impressive combine performance where he ran a surprisingly fast time of 4.43 seconds in the 40-yard dash. ;In pass coverage, King thrives as a bump-and-run cornerback. He is big to be a press-man corner who manipulates the route that receivers can run after his jam. King could use a little more strength for jamming pro receivers, but he has god-given height and length to handle big receivers. King has above-average athletic ability to run with receivers downfield and uses his length to help him recover. With his leaping ability and long frame, King is able to extend to break up passes and close gaps to prevent completions. King has nice ball skills to slap pass away for a big cornerback and also will make some difficult catches. However, he does have some issues with dropping potential interceptions. ;King doesn’t always play up to his timed speed. He is a willing tackler, but could stand to improve his tackling technique for the NFL. While he didn’t always look like a nice fit for off-man coverage in the pro game, King’s impressive combine workout helped to illustrate that he does have some potential to develop off-man skills.","similar_player":"Brandon Browner. After going undrafted, Browner was with the Broncos for a couple of seasons before playing in Canada for four years. He broke out with the Seahawks and became a good player for them. He was part of their dominant secondary in their Super Bowl in 2013 and won the Super Bowl a year later with New England. Browner (6-4, 221) is a huge corner to match up against big receivers. King has a similar skill set. In the NFL, I see King being a cornerback similar to Browner, but King could end up being better and more consistent.;NFL Matches:","simular_player_bio":"Dallas, Green Bay, Cleveland, San Francisco, Chicago, Los Angeles Chargers, Buffalo, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Indianapolis, Baltimore, Washington, Detroit, Miami, Oakland and Houston","summary":"There are certain schools that have a reputation for producing a lot of good NFL defensive backs. Florida and LSU are known for that, but Washington doesn’t get as much credit as it deserves for being a “DB U”. If it weren’t for the Achilles injury to Sidney Jones, the Huskies would have produced three defensive backs who should go in the top-60 picks of the 2017 NFL Draft, with Jones and Kevin King being first-round caliber cornerbacks. They were a tremendous tandem over the past few seasons.      King worked his way onto the field as a sophomore with 65 tackles, three breakups and an interception. In 2015, he improved his play with quality production, totaling 39 tackles, five passes broken up and three interceptions. In 2016, the senior recorded 44 tackles with 13 passes broken up and two interceptions. He followed that up with an impressive combine performance where he ran a surprisingly fast time of 4.43 seconds in the 40-yard dash.      In pass coverage, King thrives as a bump-and-run cornerback. He is big to be a press-man corner who manipulates the route that receivers can run after his jam. King could use a little more strength for jamming pro receivers, but he has god-given height and length to handle big receivers. King has above-average athletic ability to run with receivers downfield and uses his length to help him recover. With his leaping ability and long frame, King is able to extend to break up passes and close gaps to prevent completions. King has nice ball skills to slap pass away for a big cornerback and also will make some difficult catches. However, he does have some issues with dropping potential interceptions.      King doesn’t always play up to his timed speed. He is a willing tackler, but could stand to improve his tackling technique for the NFL. While he didn’t always look like a nice fit for off-man coverage in the pro game, King’s impressive combine workout helped to illustrate that he does have some potential to develop off-man skills.     For the NFL, King would be best in a system that primarily uses him as a press-man corner. He is likely to be a late first-round or early second-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, and that is where many teams graded him."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cam Robinson","year":2017,"height":78,"weight":322,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Alabama","pros":"Strong run blocker ; Can get movement in the ground game ; Sustains blocks ; Heavy hands ; Physical ; Flashes quality technique ; Good length ; Long arms (35.5 inches) ; Athletic ability for his size ; Ability to bend ; Fires off the line ; Has quick enough feet ; Can bend at the knee ; Anchors well against bull rushes ; Dependable pass protector ; Very experienced as a 3-year starter in the SEC; Was successful against good competition ; Intelligent","cons":"Inconsistent ; Lacks elite feet ; Lacks elite speed ; Had an arrest, but charges were dropped ;Summary:  Robinson was a freshman sensation for the Crimson Tide in 2014. He was the leader on an offensive line that allowed only 16 sacks on the season. It didn’t go as well in 2015 as Robinson allowed pressure and sacks on the quarterback. He had some real problems with Texas A&M superstar Myles Garrett for example. However, Robinson was better down the stretch and helped open a lot of holes for Heisman Trophy winning running back Derrick Henry.;Robinson had a strong start to the 2016 season with a number of impressive performances, including games against USC and Arkansas. He held Razorbacks edge rusher Deatrich Wise Jr. to two tackles. Robinson also held his own against Ole Miss, but did have an ugly play getting bull rushed by the Rebels’ Marquis Haynes. Robinson had a rough start against Tennessee’s Derek Barnett, giving up a sack and some pressures before settling down to have a strong final three quarters versus the Volunteers edge rusher. Robinson had a good game against Texas A&M superstar Myles Garrett and kept Garrett from getting a sack. ;Overall, Robinson’s pass protection was better in 2016. His bending at the knee looked improved, his feet were better, and he was quicker in his drop. Sources say that he lost 10-15 pounds prior to the 2016 season, which helped him in pass blocking. Robinson was still very good in the ground game. ;As a pass protector, the issue for Robinson is consistency. He has the athletic ability, feet, and bending skills to be a left tackle. However, he didn’t consistently play up to his skill set. The flaws in his execution are the point of improvement for Robinson in the NFL. He needs to continue to work on his feet and bending to not lunge after defenders while being ready for inside moves. ;Entering the next level, Robinson is a plus run blocker at left tackle. He isn’t a finesse tap-dancing left tackle who is weak in the ground game. Robinson doesn’t have overwhelming power, but he is very good at latching onto defenders and turning them to open up holes. He is strong to sustain his blocks, and on tape, you would see him ride some defenders around the field. There is no doubt that Robinson has some heavy hands where defenders have a very difficult time shedding him once he gets locked on them. He also has the quickness and athletic ability to hit blocks on the second level. Over the past three seasons, Alabama had a lot of success running behind Robinson.","similar_player":"Duane Brown. Sources have compared Robinson to Duane Brown, Ryan Clady and Russell Okung. I think the Brown comparison makes a lot of sense. Brown is one of the better left tackles in the NFL, but isn’t a shutdown pass protector despite being an asset as a run blocker. I could see Robinson being a similar left tackle who he gives up an occasional sack or pressure, but is generally good in pass protection while being one of the better run-blocking left tackles in the NFL. The Texans made an astute pick with Brown as a late first-rounder, and Robinson could also end up going in the back half of the first round.;NFL Matches:","simular_player_bio":"Carolina, Buffalo, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Baltimore, Oakland, Houston, Denver, Minnesota, Seattle and Los Angeles Chargers","summary":"Robinson was a freshman sensation for the Crimson Tide in 2014. He was the leader on an offensive line that allowed only 16 sacks on the season. It didn’t go as well in 2015 as Robinson allowed pressure and sacks on the quarterback. He had some real problems with Texas A&M superstar Myles Garrett for example. However, Robinson was better down the stretch and helped open a lot of holes for Heisman Trophy winning running back Derrick Henry.     Robinson had a strong start to the 2016 season with a number of impressive performances, including games against USC and Arkansas. He held Razorbacks edge rusher Deatrich Wise Jr. to two tackles. Robinson also held his own against Ole Miss, but did have an ugly play getting bull rushed by the Rebels’ Marquis Haynes. Robinson had a rough start against Tennessee’s Derek Barnett, giving up a sack and some pressures before settling down to have a strong final three quarters versus the Volunteers edge rusher. Robinson had a good game against Texas A&M superstar Myles Garrett and kept Garrett from getting a sack.      Overall, Robinson’s pass protection was better in 2016. His bending at the knee looked improved, his feet were better, and he was quicker in his drop. Sources say that he lost 10-15 pounds prior to the 2016 season, which helped him in pass blocking. Robinson was still very good in the ground game.      As a pass protector, the issue for Robinson is consistency. He has the athletic ability, feet, and bending skills to be a left tackle. However, he didn’t consistently play up to his skill set. The flaws in his execution are the point of improvement for Robinson in the NFL. He needs to continue to work on his feet and bending to not lunge after defenders while being ready for inside moves.      Entering the next level, Robinson is a plus run blocker at left tackle. He isn’t a finesse tap-dancing left tackle who is weak in the ground game. Robinson doesn’t have overwhelming power, but he is very good at latching onto defenders and turning them to open up holes. He is strong to sustain his blocks, and on tape, you would see him ride some defenders around the field. There is no doubt that Robinson has some heavy hands where defenders have a very difficult time shedding him once he gets locked on them. He also has the quickness and athletic ability to hit blocks on the second level. Over the past three seasons, Alabama had a lot of success running behind Robinson.     There is a fair amount of debate about Robinson for the NFL. One team said they had Robinson as a top-15 pick and believe that he is a Russell Okung- or Ryan Clady-caliber left tackle for the next level. Another playoff team graded Robinson late in the first round. That organization thinks a team could get by with him at left tackle, but ideally, Robinson would be a right tackle. One NFC team gave Robinson a second-round grade. That team said Robinson could have problems with speed rushers if on the blind side. They said they project him similarly to Tampa Bay’s second-year left tackle Donovan Smith. This is a weak tackle draft, however, so Robinson could go higher than expected. Teams say that Robinson interviewed well at the combine and was better than expected.      For the NFL, Robinson has the potential to be a starting left tackle. He also could be an ideal right tackle. Robinson should go in the top 25 of the 2017 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Malik McDowell","year":2017,"height":78,"weight":295,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"Michigan State","pros":"Great athlete ; Huge athletic upside ; Twitchy defender ; Surprising speed ; Rare ability to bend on the edge ; Can sink his hips to get turned to the QB ; Hard to stop once he gets going ; Good get-off ; Fast in a straight line ; Speed to close ; Excellent length ; Ideal fit as a 3-4 defensive end ; Can be a solid run defender ; Strong at point of attack ; Can be hard to move in the ground game ; Can lock down his gap ; Gap integrity ; Ability to bull rush ; Strength to shed blocks ; Can play inside and outside in a 4-3","cons":"Needs lots of development ; Zero-technique ; Lacks pass-rushing moves ; Runs hot and cold ; Teams are concerned about motor, effort ; Front runner; struggles to rally when things aren’t going well ; Bad film down the stretch of final season ;Summary:  The Spartans have featured a tough defense in recent years with a lot of NFL talent. Most of the attention has been paid to the defensive backs who have comprised a tremendous secondary. First-round picks Darqueze Dennard and Trae Waynes were stars for Michigan State from that defensive backfield. In 2015 though, the front seven was superb and McDowell enjoyed a breakout season. At times, he was the Spartans’ most disruptive defensive lineman, even over Shilique Calhoun. McDowell totaled 41 tackles with 13 for a loss, 4.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and a pick-six on the year. McDowell finished 2015 in excellent fashion, helping loft the Spartans into the college football playoff.","similar_player":"Fletcher Cox.","simular_player_bio":"When McDowell was playing well, he reminded me somewhat of Cox. Both have a unique combination of size, speed and athleticism. However, McDowell wasn’t as consistent in college as Cox was at Mississippi State. Whoever drafts McDowell should not expect him to be as good as Cox is for the Eagles, but McDowell has that kind of athletic upside.;NFL Matches:  Oakland, New York Giants, Dallas, Atlanta, Detroit, Washington, Cincinnati, Arizona, Seattle, Indianapolis and Denver","summary":"The Spartans have featured a tough defense in recent years with a lot of NFL talent. Most of the attention has been paid to the defensive backs who have comprised a tremendous secondary. First-round picks Darqueze Dennard and Trae Waynes were stars for Michigan State from that defensive backfield. In 2015 though, the front seven was superb and McDowell enjoyed a breakout season. At times, he was the Spartans’ most disruptive defensive lineman, even over Shilique Calhoun. McDowell totaled 41 tackles with 13 for a loss, 4.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and a pick-six on the year. McDowell finished 2015 in excellent fashion, helping loft the Spartans into the college football playoff.     McDowell totaled 34 tackles with seven for a loss and 1.5 sacks in 2016. The junior started out the year well before missing multiple games late in the season with an ankle injury. McDowell’s final games weren’t as impressive, and he seemed to take his foot off the pedal in terms of effort and motor. He also seemed to be protecting himself.      McDowell is tough in run defense. He can use his his quickness to get upfield or his strength to get off a block and tackle running backs close to the line of scrimmage. With his speed, he can fire his gap and get penetration into the backfield. After getting by guards, McDowell has a nice ability to close.      In the pass rush, McDowell has a quick get-off with speed to close. He is faster than expected, and often, his speed catches offensive linemen by surprise. McDowell can use his speed to dart by guards or fly around the corner to beat offensive tackles. McDowell has shocking speed for such a big defensive lineman. Even more shocking, is his ability to bend and dip around the corner. Most tall defensive linemen aren’t as agile as him.      McDowell beats offensive linemen with speed to fly by them and can bull rush his way to the quarterback. He needs to learn more technique with his hand usage and build up a repertoire of pass-rushing moves. McDowell has a ton of natural talent, but really hasn’t been taught pass-rushing moves. He needs a lot of development for the NFL, but he has a ton of athletic upside and could develop into a tough pro with good coaching.      In speaking with teammates of McDowell’s, they say he is generally a good guy and worker. McDowell is tough to block in practice and is a smart defender; however, some players didn’t like him because he tried to embarrass them in practice. Sources say McDowell didn’t interview well at the combine.     For the NFL, McDowell brings versatility. He has ideal length and strength to be a five-technique defensive end in a 3-4 defense. In a 4-3 defense, he could be a base left defensive end who moves inside for passing situations, or he could play defensive tackle all of the time. McDowell also has the speed and athleticism to be a three-technique speedy defensive tackle.      Sources have said that McDowell has a high first-round skill set, but concerns about his motor and work ethic could cause him to slide in the 2017 NFL Draft. Team sources believe that McDowell is a perfect fit as a 3-4 defensive end in the NFL. They think he has more athletic upside than DeForest Buckner or Arik Armstead, top-16 picks by the 49ers in 2015 and 2016, but the football character concerns are hurting McDowell significantly, so he could skid in the 2017 NFL Draft. He could easily go in the second round, might sneak into the back half of the first round, and shouldn’t fall any lower than the third round.      Player Comparison: Fletcher Cox.  When McDowell was playing well, he reminded me somewhat of Cox. Both have a unique combination of size, speed and athleticism. However, McDowell wasn’t as consistent in college as Cox was at Mississippi State. Whoever drafts McDowell should not expect him to be as good as Cox is for the Eagles, but McDowell has that kind of athletic upside.     NFL Matches:  Oakland, New York Giants, Dallas, Atlanta, Detroit, Washington, Cincinnati, Arizona, Seattle, Indianapolis and Denver     There are a lot of potential fits for McDowell on the first two days of the 2017 NFL Draft. The Raiders could use more defensive line help and an interior disruptor. McDowell could play on the outside and inside for Oakland’s four-man defensive line.      The Giants could lose Johnathan Hankins this offseason. McDowell could help New York on the inside.     Dallas needs defensive end help, especially with the suspension issues of Randy Gregory and Demarcus Lawrence. The Cowboys also lost Terrell McClain in free agency. McDowell could help them at tackle.      McDowell could be a possibility for the NFC Champions. He could help replace aging veteran Jonathan Babineaux on the inside of the line and also could play some defensive end for the Falcons. At No. 31, Atlanta makes sense if the team is comfortable with McDowell’s makeup.      The Lions could use defensive tackle help. McDowell could give them an interior defender to pressure the quarterback with A’Shawn Robinson serving as a nose tackle. McDowell could be dangerous lining up next to Ziggy Ansah.      In the second round, Cincinnati could be a fit for McDowell. Margus Hunt left in free agency, while Michael Johnson is a limited player. McDowell could play end or tackle on run downs and rush inside with Geno Atkins in passing situations while Will Clarke comes into the game to play end.      McDowell could also be in play for the Cardinals in Round 2 as Calais Campbell wasn’t re-signed. Seattle could use an interior disruptor as well. The Seahawks have had problems with a lack of interior pass rush once injuries have hit their defense. McDowell could form a nice young tandem with Jarran Reed.     The Redskins want to get younger and more athletic up front. McDowell would be a perfect fit to play five-technique defensive end in a 3-4.     The Colts need to improve the talent on their defensive line, and McDowell would give them an upgraded five-technique. He would make a lot of sense for Indianapolis in the second round.     Last offseason, Denver locked up Derek Wolfe, but lost Malik Jackson. McDowell could be a fit for the Broncos on Day 2 if they want to beef up the defensive line."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Budda Baker","year":2017,"height":70,"weight":195,"position":"Safety","college":"Washington","pros":"Very instinctive ; Can play deep center field ; Single-high safety potential ; Good ball skills ; Quick ; Covers a lot of ground ; Good tackler ; Fearless defender ; Gritty play-maker ; Has a real presence ; Could play slot cornerback ; Closing speed; Good recovery skills ; Rangy free safety ; Covers a lot of ground on the back end ; Fast defender ; Can play deep zone coverage ; Reads quarterback’s eyes ; Showed nickel man-coverage skills ; Very athletic ; Quick feet ; Not tight; loose hips to turn and run ; Soft hands to catch interceptions ; Plays the ball well to avoid penalties and smack passes away ; Not a gambler ; Quick firing to flat or coming downhill ; Good run defender ; Special teams coverage potential ; Should be able to contribute quickly","cons":"Undersized ; Could have a hard time avoiding injury in the NFL ; Too small to be a strong safety, eighth man in the box ; Lacks size to tackle NFL running backs ;Summary:  Over the past three seasons, Washington has fielded one of the best secondaries in college football with Baker being one of the program’s most impressive players. As a freshman, Baker broke into the lineup with 80 tackles, six pass breakups and an interception. He recorded 49 tackles with seven passes broken up and two interceptions in 2015. In 2016, Baker, Sidney Jones and Kevin King dominated the Pac-12 as they led the Huskies to a spot in the college football playoff. Baker totaled 71 tackles with two interceptions and six passes broken up on the season. ;For the NFL, there is a lot to like about Baker. He is a natural free safety who has exceptional instincts. Baker is very fast to read routes and quarterbacks’ eyes, plus does a superb job of breaking quickly on the ball. He is a smart defender that never seems to be out of position. Baker’s instincts and recognition skills put him in position to make a lot of plays as he was all over the field for the Huskies.","similar_player":"Bob Sanders/Jimmie Ward.","simular_player_bio":"Baker is very similar to Sanders. Like Baker, Sanders was a versatile defender who could cover and also was physical in the ground game. Sanders (5-8, 206) was a phenomenal NFL safety for a time before injuries ruined his career. Unfortunately, it wouldn’t be surprising if Baker had similar injury issues as he is even thinner than Sanders was. Injuries have also hurt Ward (5-11, 193) in his young NFL career. There is talk that Ward will stay as a nickelback in order to help him avoid injury. NFL Matches:  Tampa Bay, Houston, Seattle, Buffalo, New York Jets, Atlanta, Carolina, Cleveland, Chicago, Cincinnati, Los Angeles Chargers and Pittsburgh","summary":"Over the past three seasons, Washington has fielded one of the best secondaries in college football with Baker being one of the program’s most impressive players. As a freshman, Baker broke into the lineup with 80 tackles, six pass breakups and an interception. He recorded 49 tackles with seven passes broken up and two interceptions in 2015. In 2016, Baker, Sidney Jones and Kevin King dominated the Pac-12 as they led the Huskies to a spot in the college football playoff. Baker totaled 71 tackles with two interceptions and six passes broken up on the season.      For the NFL, there is a lot to like about Baker. He is a natural free safety who has exceptional instincts. Baker is very fast to read routes and quarterbacks’ eyes, plus does a superb job of breaking quickly on the ball. He is a smart defender that never seems to be out of position. Baker’s instincts and recognition skills put him in position to make a lot of plays as he was all over the field for the Huskies.     Baker is a real asset for pass coverage. As the deep center fielder, he can break on the ball well and is dangerous to pick it off or slap it away. Baker is rangy and is adept at making some big plays downfield because he is very instinctive. He covers a lot of ground in the deep part of the field and has the instincts to get in position to make big plays. Baker also has man-coverage skills as a nickel cornerback. He could cover slot receivers in man coverage as he has excellent speed, feet, and agility to run with wideouts. While Baker lacks size, he really competes hard and makes up for it with his grit. Baker could help defend against receiving tight ends, but could have issues with them and big receivers making catches over him.     In run defense, Baker flies around the field and doesn’t hesitate to take on a back. He is a quality tackler who hits harder than one expects. However in the NFL, Baker could have issues with tackling bigger, physical backs as they are going to be a lot larger and more powerful than the backs he is used to going against. Baker won’t fit at the next level as a strong safety or eighth man in the box. Thus, he is not an interchangeable safety and will be relegated to playing free safety. Still, as a free safety, he should be a reliable last line of defense.     If Baker was three inches taller and 15-20 pounds heavier, he would be a top-20 pick. Evaluators across the league really like Baker as a player; however, they have concerns about his size and him holding up in the NFL. Given his weight and style of play, they think he could have problems avoiding injuries and staying healthy. The size and durability concerns are the factors that push Baker to the second round.     In the 2017 NFL Draft, Baker is likely to be a second-round pick, and team sources don’t expect him to slip to the third round. There is a chance he goes late in the first round, but is more likely to go in Round 2."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Zay Jones","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":202,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"East Carolina","pros":"Quickness ; Quick release off the line ; Good route-runner ; Sudden out of breaks ; Reliable hands ; Catches ball in hands ; Run-after-the-catch skills ; Consistent play-maker ; Can get yards after contact ; Quality red-zone weapon ; Can win 50-50 passes ; Makes contested catches ; Physical with defenders ; Tracks the ball extremely well ; Late hands ; Excellent body control ; Attacks the football ; Polished receiver ; High points the ball well ; Very adept at finding soft spots in zone ; Quality size ; Ready to contribute quickly ; Durable","cons":"Quicker than fast; lacks elite speed ; Lacks elite size ;Summary:  Over the past few years, Jones was one of the most productive wide receivers in college football. Jones re-wrote record books, becoming the FBS’ all-time career leader in receptions as he dominated his level of competition. After his final college games, Jones played well when he went against top competition at the Senior Bowl. That performance illustrated that Jones wasn’t just a good college player, but a serious NFL prospect who could be a nice value pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. ;Jones showed continued improvement over the past four seasons one his way to becoming a dominant college receiver. He contributed as a freshman (62-604-5) and sophomore (81-830-5) before breaking the 1,000-yard mark as a junior with 98 receptions for 1,099 yards and five touchdowns. As a senior, Jones took his game to a prolific level with 58 receptions for 1,746 yards with eight touchdowns. That earned him an invitation to the Senior Bowl, and all week in Mobile, he was separated from the all-star cornerbacks with his combination of quickness and route-running. While Cooper Kupp got more hype, Jones was the most impressive wide receiver in Mobile, and sources have told WalterFootball.com that Jones graded out higher than Kupp. ;For the NFL, Jones is a polished wideout who should be able to compete quickly. He has good hands and is very reliable to secure the ball. Additioanlly, he has very good technique to snatch the ball out of the air with his hands and secure it. ;There is no doubt that Jones is a quality route-runner and doesn’t have wasted steps or get sloppy with his body control. Jones has a quick release off the line and is sudden in and out of his breaks. Because of that, Jones is dependable to generate separation and get open for his quarterback. Jones is quick and uses his size well in the open field to get yards after the catch, too. He is also very good at tracking the ball and has late hands to reel the ball in. While Jones isn’t a burner, he is a threat to challenge teams over the top with his quickness and ability to make difficult catches. ;In the NFL, Jones could move around from the outside to the slot to get him in position to contribute. He isn’t the biggest or fastest wide receiver, but he is effective and a dangerous weapon. However, Jones is short of elite size and speed to make him a true No. 1 receiver at the next level. ;As a pro, Jones would fit best as a No. 2 or 3 receiver. He could be a good complement to a true No. 1 wideout though. Jones can line up on the outside or move inside as a slot receiver. His being more of a No. 2 or 3 makes him a second-day pick. In speaking to team sources, Jones has graded out as a third-round pick.","similar_player":"Roddy White.","simular_player_bio":"Jones’ style of play reminds me of Roddy White. White wasn’t the biggest or fastest, but he was quick weapon who ran good routes and generally had reliable hands. In the NFL, it wouldn’t surprise me if Jones ends up being a pro similar to White.;NFL Matches:  Buffalo, Philadelphia, Tennessee, Tampa Bay, Kansas City, Baltimore, Dallas, New England, San Francisco, Chicago and Los Angeles Rams","summary":"Over the past few years, Jones was one of the most productive wide receivers in college football. Jones re-wrote record books, becoming the FBS’ all-time career leader in receptions as he dominated his level of competition. After his final college games, Jones played well when he went against top competition at the Senior Bowl. That performance illustrated that Jones wasn’t just a good college player, but a serious NFL prospect who could be a nice value pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.      Jones showed continued improvement over the past four seasons one his way to becoming a dominant college receiver. He contributed as a freshman (62-604-5) and sophomore (81-830-5) before breaking the 1,000-yard mark as a junior with 98 receptions for 1,099 yards and five touchdowns. As a senior, Jones took his game to a prolific level with 58 receptions for 1,746 yards with eight touchdowns. That earned him an invitation to the Senior Bowl, and all week in Mobile, he was separated from the all-star cornerbacks with his combination of quickness and route-running. While Cooper Kupp got more hype, Jones was the most impressive wide receiver in Mobile, and sources have told WalterFootball.com that Jones graded out higher than Kupp.      For the NFL, Jones is a polished wideout who should be able to compete quickly. He has good hands and is very reliable to secure the ball. Additioanlly, he has very good technique to snatch the ball out of the air with his hands and secure it.      There is no doubt that Jones is a quality route-runner and doesn’t have wasted steps or get sloppy with his body control. Jones has a quick release off the line and is sudden in and out of his breaks. Because of that, Jones is dependable to generate separation and get open for his quarterback. Jones is quick and uses his size well in the open field to get yards after the catch, too. He is also very good at tracking the ball and has late hands to reel the ball in. While Jones isn’t a burner, he is a threat to challenge teams over the top with his quickness and ability to make difficult catches.      In the NFL, Jones could move around from the outside to the slot to get him in position to contribute. He isn’t the biggest or fastest wide receiver, but he is effective and a dangerous weapon. However, Jones is short of elite size and speed to make him a true No. 1 receiver at the next level.      As a pro, Jones would fit best as a No. 2 or 3 receiver. He could be a good complement to a true No. 1 wideout though. Jones can line up on the outside or move inside as a slot receiver. His being more of a No. 2 or 3 makes him a second-day pick. In speaking to team sources, Jones has graded out as a third-round pick."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Forrest Lamp","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":305,"position":"Guard","college":"Western Kentucky","pros":"Technician ; Well-developed technique ; Plays with good leverage ; Good knee bend ; Hand placement ; Flashes some heavy hands on occasion ; Body lean ; Developed upper-body strength ; Athletic ; Quick feet ; Agile ; Developed build ; Quick to the second level ; Fits a power-man-blocking scheme ; Good fit in a zone-blocking scheme ; Big hands (10.88 inches) ; Flexibility ; Upside","cons":"Not overly powerful in the ground game ; Extremely short arms for an NFL OL (31.33) ; Lacks length ; Too short for tackle ; Inconsistent recoverability in pass protection ; Not overly fast or powerful ; Lacks elite quickness ; Lacks elite strength ; Body is close to maxed out; won’t be able to add much weight ;Summary:  A common occurrence is college offensive tackles moving to guard or center in the NFL where those players turn into quality interior offensive linemen. That trend should continue in 2017 with Lamp being the top offensive line prospect for that. ;At Western Kentucky, Lamp made 39 straight starts and was a tough lineman at the point of attack. He played left tackle and was a dependable pass protector in an offense that passed on the majority of plays. Lamp got a lot of experience in pass drops on the edge and was impressive with how he protected his quarterbacks. ;After his strong collegiate career, Lamp was selected to participate in the Senior Bowl, where he was was the best offensive lineman prior to a high ankle sprain that ended his week early. Lamp was strong in pass protection in the one-on-ones and was physical in the ground game. The Senior Bowl weigh-in, however, gave NFL evaluators were given numerical evidence that Lamp is an interior lineman and pretty much ruleed out as a tackle prospect. ;What makes Lamp a guard for the NFL is his body type. He is too short with extremely short arms, and that makes him a fit at guard. Lamp has nice feet and athleticism to make the switch to the inside. He also could be a candidate to move to center in the NFL, and in this analyst’s opinion, that could be his best position as a pro.","similar_player":"Cody Whitehair.","simular_player_bio":"Typically, we don’t use rookies for the comparison. There are a ton of similarities between Lamp and Whitehair, however. They are almost identical in size, and both were left tackles in college yet had to move inside for the NFL. Whitehair had a quality rookie season at center for the Bears in 2016. I think Lamp would be at his best playing center in the NFL and could be a blocker comparable to Whitehair.;NFL Matches:  Jacksonville, Indianapolis, Baltimore, Detroit, Oakland, Cleveland, Denver, Minnesota, Seattle and San Diego","summary":"A common occurrence is college offensive tackles moving to guard or center in the NFL where those players turn into quality interior offensive linemen. That trend should continue in 2017 with Lamp being the top offensive line prospect for that.      At Western Kentucky, Lamp made 39 straight starts and was a tough lineman at the point of attack. He played left tackle and was a dependable pass protector in an offense that passed on the majority of plays. Lamp got a lot of experience in pass drops on the edge and was impressive with how he protected his quarterbacks.      After his strong collegiate career, Lamp was selected to participate in the Senior Bowl, where he was was the best offensive lineman prior to a high ankle sprain that ended his week early. Lamp was strong in pass protection in the one-on-ones and was physical in the ground game. The Senior Bowl weigh-in, however, gave NFL evaluators were given numerical evidence that Lamp is an interior lineman and pretty much ruleed out as a tackle prospect.      What makes Lamp a guard for the NFL is his body type. He is too short with extremely short arms, and that makes him a fit at guard. Lamp has nice feet and athleticism to make the switch to the inside. He also could be a candidate to move to center in the NFL, and in this analyst’s opinion, that could be his best position as a pro.     From a skill-set perspective, Lamp is a technician with his pass blocking projecting very well to the NFL. He has good hand placement and excellent knee bend. He plays with good leverage and doesn’t get caught reaching after defenders. His knee bend helps him to hold his ground, and his hand placement helps him to sustain blocks. He has quality feet to slide and mirror while also getting to the second level in the ground game. Lamp is a well-balanced blocker who was effective in college in both phases. As an interior lineman, Lamp should be a real asset in pass protection     In the ground game, Lamp gets to the spot, executes his blocks well, and is able to get the job done. He isn’t a true bulldozer who blasts defenders off the line, but he can turn linemen to open holes. He also is good at cutting defenders. Lamp would be a great fit in a zone-blocking scheme at guard or center. In a power-man scheme, he probably would be better off at center.     This isn’t a very strong offensive line draft overall and is especially weak at the tackle position. In recent years, there have been some surprise interior offensive linemen who went off the board late in the first round, so it is possible that Lamp sneaks into Thursday night. The most likely scenario is Lamp going on Friday night of the 2017 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Marcus Maye","year":2017,"height":72,"weight":210,"position":"Safety","college":"Florida","pros":"Instinctive ; Good size/speed combination ; Has enough height to defend big receivers, tight ends ; Weapon to cover pass-receiving tight ends ; Quick ; Covers a lot of ground on the back end ; Can play deep center field ; Single-high safety potential ; Can play deep zone coverage ; Showed some nickel man-coverage skills ; Reads quarterbacks’ eyes ; Very athletic ; Quick feet ; Not tight; loose hips to turn and run ; Has ball skills ; Soft hands to catch interceptions ; Plays the ball well to avoid penalties and smack passes away ; Not a gambler ; Quick firing to flat or coming downhill ; Can be a strong safety, eighth man in the box ; Tough run defender ; Size to tackle NFL running backs ; Special teams coverage potential ; Should be able to contribute quickly ; Huge athletic upside ; Very strong; jacked-up body ; Hard worker in the weight room ; Good character ; Leadership","cons":"Eye discipline ; Leads to missed plays downfield ; Consistent hiccups in coverage that allow big plays ; Inconsistent tackler ; Broke his arm in 2016 ;Summary:  Over the past two seasons, Maye was one of the most underrated defensive backs in college football. Florida’s defense was among the best in the nation over the past two seasons with tons of early round NFL talent. Among those prospects, Maye was one of the most impressive, illustrating a skill set that should translate really well to the passing-driven NFL. ;Maye broke into the lineup as a sophomore in 2014. He had a rough start that landed him in Will Muschamp’s dog house, but Maye showed improvement as the year progressed. He recorded 62 tackles with an interception and five passes broken up that season. As a junior, Maye had a really good season, and some team sources felt he was the Gators best safety even though teammate Keanu Neal was a future first-round pick. In 2015, Maye totaled 82 tackles, six pass breakups and two interceptions. As a senior, Maye recorded 50 tackles with one interception and six passes broken up, but his season ended early because of a broken left arm. ;Maye has the potential to be a real asset for pass coverage in the NFL. He has the speed, size, and ball skills to be a single-high deep free safety. As the deep center fielder, Maye can break on the ball well and is dangerous to pick it off or slap it away. Maye is rangy and adept at making some big plays downfield because he is very instinctive. He covers a lot of ground in the deep part of the field, yet has the size to battle big wideouts and tight ends. Maye also has some man-coverage ability to defend pass-receiving tight ends who cause mismatch problems for most teams. Right now, his off-man coverage on tight ends is not great, but he shows the ability to continue to get better. With some development, Maye could man up on them and should be an asset at neutralizing those kind of weapons. He also has enough speed and athleticism to play some man on slot receivers. ;In run defense, Maye can be a solid defender with the size to tackle, and he has a history of making some clutch open-field stops. However, Maye is an inconsistent tackler, and when he missed a tackle on the back end, it often led to huge plays for the opposing team. ;Maye is very strong and clearly spends a lot of time in the weight room. He is physical and packs a punch. In run defense and pass coverage, Maye can dish out some rattling hits with force. Given his size and instincts, Maye could be a strong safety type who plays as the eighth man in the box to defend ground games. ;Watching Maye yields a few obvious things. Routinely, he can make some tremendous plays; plays that make you say “Wow” and give him the look of a first-round pick. On the flip side, he consistently has hiccups that are extremely painful. After playing great for a half, he would have a critical bust, like letting a big, slow tight end get open against him in the end zone, or missing a tackle he should make on a receiver, allowing the receiver to break downfield for a huge play, or missing tackle on a running back. Maye was often the last line of defense, so when he had a bust, it led to points for the offense. He also made a number of touchdown-saving tackles. ;Team sources say these hiccups stem from some vision issues and Maye lacking eye discipline. However, teams love his instincts and his pass-coverage potential for the NFL. They believe that his vision issue can be fixed by a good NFL defensive backs coach. They also like Maye’s football character, work ethic, and leadership. ;For the NFL, Maye could be flexible to play strong or free safety. He has the versatility to be an interchangeable safety who flips his responsibilities pre-snap. Teams love that kind of safety. ;In the 2017 NFL Draft, Maye is likely to be a second-round pick, and he won’t last long if he makes it to the third round. Maye did turn down an invitation from the NFL to attend the draft in Philadelphia. If Maye can fix his vision issues, he could quickly turn into a good NFL starter and a Pro Bowler.","similar_player":"Glover Quin.","simular_player_bio":"Quin and Maye are very similar. Both are good free safeties who cover a lot of ground in the back end. They are instinctive defenders with ball skills and versatility. After being drafted by the Texans, Quin has gone on to become one of the better safeties in the NFL. Quin (6-0, 207) and Maye are nearly identical in size and in their skill sets.;NFL Matches:  Tampa Bay, Houston, Seattle, Buffalo, New York Jets, Atlanta, Carolina, Cleveland, Chicago, Cincinnati, Los Angeles Chargers and Pittsburgh","summary":"Over the past two seasons, Maye was one of the most underrated defensive backs in college football. Florida’s defense was among the best in the nation over the past two seasons with tons of early round NFL talent. Among those prospects, Maye was one of the most impressive, illustrating a skill set that should translate really well to the passing-driven NFL.      Maye broke into the lineup as a sophomore in 2014. He had a rough start that landed him in Will Muschamp’s dog house, but Maye showed improvement as the year progressed. He recorded 62 tackles with an interception and five passes broken up that season. As a junior, Maye had a really good season, and some team sources felt he was the Gators best safety even though teammate Keanu Neal was a future first-round pick. In 2015, Maye totaled 82 tackles, six pass breakups and two interceptions. As a senior, Maye recorded 50 tackles with one interception and six passes broken up, but his season ended early because of a broken left arm.      Maye has the potential to be a real asset for pass coverage in the NFL. He has the speed, size, and ball skills to be a single-high deep free safety. As the deep center fielder, Maye can break on the ball well and is dangerous to pick it off or slap it away. Maye is rangy and adept at making some big plays downfield because he is very instinctive. He covers a lot of ground in the deep part of the field, yet has the size to battle big wideouts and tight ends. Maye also has some man-coverage ability to defend pass-receiving tight ends who cause mismatch problems for most teams. Right now, his off-man coverage on tight ends is not great, but he shows the ability to continue to get better. With some development, Maye could man up on them and should be an asset at neutralizing those kind of weapons. He also has enough speed and athleticism to play some man on slot receivers.      In run defense, Maye can be a solid defender with the size to tackle, and he has a history of making some clutch open-field stops. However, Maye is an inconsistent tackler, and when he missed a tackle on the back end, it often led to huge plays for the opposing team.      Maye is very strong and clearly spends a lot of time in the weight room. He is physical and packs a punch. In run defense and pass coverage, Maye can dish out some rattling hits with force. Given his size and instincts, Maye could be a strong safety type who plays as the eighth man in the box to defend ground games.      Watching Maye yields a few obvious things. Routinely, he can make some tremendous plays; plays that make you say “Wow” and give him the look of a first-round pick. On the flip side, he consistently has hiccups that are extremely painful. After playing great for a half, he would have a critical bust, like letting a big, slow tight end get open against him in the end zone, or missing a tackle he should make on a receiver, allowing the receiver to break downfield for a huge play, or missing tackle on a running back. Maye was often the last line of defense, so when he had a bust, it led to points for the offense. He also made a number of touchdown-saving tackles.      Team sources say these hiccups stem from some vision issues and Maye lacking eye discipline. However, teams love his instincts and his pass-coverage potential for the NFL. They believe that his vision issue can be fixed by a good NFL defensive backs coach. They also like Maye’s football character, work ethic, and leadership.      For the NFL, Maye could be flexible to play strong or free safety. He has the versatility to be an interchangeable safety who flips his responsibilities pre-snap. Teams love that kind of safety.      In the 2017 NFL Draft, Maye is likely to be a second-round pick, and he won’t last long if he makes it to the third round. Maye did turn down an invitation from the NFL to attend the draft in Philadelphia. If Maye can fix his vision issues, he could quickly turn into a good NFL starter and a Pro Bowler."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Curtis Samuel","year":2017,"height":70,"weight":196,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Fast, explosive play-maker ; Great athlete ; Deep-threat receiver ; First-step quickness ; Very good at getting separation ; Second-gear speed ; Sudden ; Excellent run-after-the-catch skills ; Fast in and out of breaks ; Quality route-runner ; Good balance ; Good vision ; Quick feet ; Quality hands ; Big-play threat ; Threat to score on any touch ; Stretches a defense vertically ; Quick release off of the line ; Elusive runner ; Excellent ability to dodge blockers in the open field; Tremendous cutting ability ; Explosive burst at the second level as a runner ; Dangerous in the open field ; Experienced and successful against good college programs ; Makes big plays in the clutch ; Durability ; Ready to contribute immediately","cons":"Tweener? Does he have a natural position? ; Lacks height ; Lacks length ; Could struggle to win 50-50 passes against NFL corners ; Could have issues getting off jam from big corners ;Summary:  In the offense-driven NFL, landing play-makers who can produce points is always in demand. Samuel was a threat as a runner and receiver for the Buckeyes, so he will appeal to teams looking to weaponize their quarterbacks. ;As a sophomore and freshman, Samuel didn’t see a lot of touches as Ezekiel Elliott was the focal point of Ohio State’s offense. Samuel notched 22 receptions for 289 yards with two touchdowns in 2015, plus ran for 132 yards on 17 carries with a touchdown. As a freshman in 2014, he had an average of 6.6 yards per carry for 383 yards and six touchdowns.","similar_player":"Percy Harvin.","simular_player_bio":"Team sources agree that Harvin (5-11, 184) is the comparison for Samuel. They are identical in height, and Samuel is a bit heavier than Harvin. Both are Urban Meyer products who hurt defenses as wide receivers and running backs. Harvin was a pick in the back half of the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft. Samuel could go in the same range in the 2017 NFL Draft or early in the second round if he slips to Day 2.;NFL Matches:  Buffalo, Philadelphia, Tennessee, Tampa Bay, Baltimore, Kansas City, Denver, San Francisco and Chicago","summary":"In the offense-driven NFL, landing play-makers who can produce points is always in demand. Samuel was a threat as a runner and receiver for the Buckeyes, so he will appeal to teams looking to weaponize their quarterbacks.      As a sophomore and freshman, Samuel didn’t see a lot of touches as Ezekiel Elliott was the focal point of Ohio State’s offense. Samuel notched 22 receptions for 289 yards with two touchdowns in 2015, plus ran for 132 yards on 17 carries with a touchdown. As a freshman in 2014, he had an average of 6.6 yards per carry for 383 yards and six touchdowns.     With Elliott in the NFL, Samuel became one of the featured play-makers for the Buckeyes in 2016, recording 74 receptions for 865 yards and seven touchdowns through the air. On the ground, he averaged 7.9 yards per carry for 771 yards with eight scores. At the combine, Samuel was very impressive with a 40 time in the 4.3s.     Samuel was a dangerous weapon for the Buckeyes, and sources have compared Samuel to Percy Harvin in terms of being a fast, explosive play-maker who is a hybrid wide receiver/running back. For the NFL, Samuel would be a great weapon for a creative offensive coordinator who uses him in a variety of ways. Samuel could work as an outside receiver, a slot receiver, and a running back. He has sheer speed to burn cornerbacks with straight go routes or slants down the field. His quickness, athleticism and explosiveness can take defenders by surprise as he runs straight past them. Sources say that Samuel is a good route-runner as a wideout despite having split time at two positions for the Buckeyes.      Even if you eliminate Samuel as a running back, he is an explosive wide receiver. He will be able to line up on the outside and challenge defenses vertically. Samuel also can get quick separation with his speed and explosiveness, plus has tremendous run-after-the-catch skills. He is the kind of receiver who can take a quick slant to the end zone from any place on the field.      As a runner or receiver, Samuel is a play-maker. He is very fast and a threat to score on any touch. He has moves in the open field to juke defenders or weave around them with excellent cutting ability. While Samuel isn’t tall and lacks length, he is put together well with a thick build. He is a dangerous runner out of the backfield on runs to the perimeter or on end arounds.      Samuel isn’t big enough to pound the ball between the tackles as an NFL feature running back. He will have to be used sparingly as a running back and become more of a receiver. There is some concern with a player like Samuel being a tweener and not having a position, but if he develops more as a receiver, he should be a real asset for a pro offense. Samuel could use NFL coaching to develop his overall polish as a receiver.      Team sources feel that late in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft is a real possibility for Samuel. He shouldn’t last long if he falls to the second day of the 2017 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dalvin Cook","year":2017,"height":70,"weight":210,"position":"Running Back","college":"Florida State","pros":"Explosive ; Elusive; has moves in the open field to dodge blockers ; Tremendous open-field runner ; Fast; can break off long runs on any carry ; Threat to score on any carry ; Rare acceleration ; Has enough strength to get yards after contact ; Excellent vision ; Great feet ; Cutting ability ; Good build and size ; Finishes runs well ; Burst to the hole ; Has great straight-line speed to pull away from defenders ; Shiftiness; will juke defenders ; Rare receiving ability ; Superb route-runner ; Excellent hands ; Receiving ability ; Willing blocker in blitz pickup – has potential to be very good ; Has a nose for the end zone ; Wears down defenses ; Excellent knee bend ; Runs behind his pads ; Runs well in the second half ; Good fit for a zone-blocking system ; Perfect fit for a man-blocking system ; Plays injured ; Solid character","cons":"Ball security ; Must cut down on fumbles ; His power and yards after contact will probably be diminished in the NFL ; Teams worry about off-the-field trouble stemming his friends and entourage ;Summary:  Cook was an impactful player for the Seminoles from his first day with the program. As a freshman, he beat out more experienced backs to be the feature runner who replaced Devonta Freeman. With Jameis Winston under center, Cook turned in an excellent true freshman season in 2014, averaging 5.9 yards per carry for 1,008 yards and eight touchdowns. He caught 22 passes for 203 yards, too.","similar_player":"Marshall Faulk.","simular_player_bio":"In terms of playing style, Cook reminds me of Faulk. Faulk was a fast, slashing back who was a threat to rip off a chunk run on any carry. In the Rams’ aerial offense, Faulk was a tremendous receiver, and Cook could be similar in the NFL. Faulk was a first-round pick, and Cook will be a first-rounder as well. In the NFL, I could see Cook being a back similar to Faulk, but it is unfair to expect any player to have a Hall of Fame career like Faulk did. Thus, think of this comparison as a style of player and not a forecast for Cook’s career. Other good comparisons for Cook include Jamaal Charles and LeSean McCoy.;NFL Matches:  New York Jets, Carolina, Indianapolis, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Tampa Bay ;There are a lot of teams that could take Cook despite lacking a huge need at the position because he is a player who should make an immediate impact and also contributed significantly toward producing wins for his team. Among the first 20 picks of the 2017 NFL Draft, Cook has a lot of potential landing spots. ;Perhaps the highest that Cook could hope to go would be to the Jaguars because he is such a special talent. Tom Coughlin isn’t tied to the drafting of T.J. Yeldon or the signing of Chris Ivory. Additionally, having a weapon like Cook could help the Jaguars attempt to salvage Blake Bortles before he goes bust. ;The Jets signed Matt Forte before the 2016 season, but the skilled veteran is aging. Cook could make a big difference for whomever is the Jets’ young starting quarterback – whether it be Christian Hackenberg or Bryce Petty. ;A couple of picks later, adding Cook to Cam Newton could be an insane combination of running ability for the Panthers. Jonathan Stewart turns 30 prior to the 2017 NFL Draft, and he didn’t have a strong 2016 season for Carolina. Additionally, Stewart has dealt with durability issues throughout his career and there are rumors that he will get cut. ;The Colts were led by Frank Gore again on the ground in 2016, and the aging veteran isn’t a long-term option. Indianapolis needs to provide more support to Andrew Luck, and a running game with Cook would certainly make Luck’s job easier. ;Philadelphia fielded a weak rushing attack in 2016 and needs to give Carson Wentz more help in the form of a running game. Cook could be more valuable than any receiver who is available with the Eagles’ first-round pick of the 2017 NFL Draft. He would be a great fit in Doug Pederson’s offense.","summary":"Cook was an impactful player for the Seminoles from his first day with the program. As a freshman, he beat out more experienced backs to be the feature runner who replaced Devonta Freeman. With Jameis Winston under center, Cook turned in an excellent true freshman season in 2014, averaging 5.9 yards per carry for 1,008 yards and eight touchdowns. He caught 22 passes for 203 yards, too.     Cook carried the Florida State offense in 2015 following Winston’s departure to the NFL. The sophomore averaged 7.4 yards per carry on his way to 1,691 yards and 19 touchdowns. He also had 24 receptions for 244 yards and a score.     Cook had a bit of a slow start to his junior season, but he dominated during the final three quarters of the year to produce his best season. In 2016, Cook averaged 6.0 yards per carry for 1,765 yards and 19 touchdowns. He also had 33 receptions for 488 yards.      There is no doubt that Cook is a dynamic runner for the NFL. He is a well-built back with tremendous speed. He has an explosive first-step and a second gear to accelerate downfield after hitting the next level. Cook is a very elusive runner, too, and that makes him extremely dangerous in the open field. In space, Cook dominates defenders with juke moves and cuts to weave around defenders. Additionally, his natural height, knee bend, and body lean make him very tough to get a hold of for defenders. Cook also has tremendous feel with vision and patience as a ball-carrier. He is a natural running back who is a slashing weapon to carve up defenses.      Cook isn’t the biggest of backs, but he has toughness to him. He can break tackles and pick up yards after contact. In the NFL thought, he won’t be a power back. Cook still will break some tackles, however, and will finish his runs well. Cook has already displayed the durability and stamina to handle a big work load. Sources have said that Cook seems to avoid some contact near the sideline though. While a lack of a physical attitude isn’t appealing to some, it does save Cook some hits, and that could help him avoid some injuries or wear and tear. Some NFL teams might pull him in short-yardage situations for a bigger back and also to spare Cook some of the pounding, but he is capable of handling short-yardage and goal-line duties.     As a receiving back, Cook is an incredible prospect. He runs tremendous routes to get open and has superb hands. He is a threat to make big plays in the passing game by running routes vertically down the sideline. With his skills as a receiver, Cook could line up in the slot and should be a mismatch weapon who will be very valuable on third downs as an outlet receiver who can move the chains. Cook has blocking potential for the NFL, but all college backs have a learning process for handling NFL pass-rushers.     There are very few negatives to Cook as a player though. For one, he has a real problem with fumbles and ball security. Some of the fumbles were weird, fluky plays where he just dropped the ball without being hit. Cook did have some painful fumbles in his earlier seasons at Florida State as well. With the bigger, stronger and more skilled defenders in the NFL, teams are going to be trying hard to strip Cook of the ball as a rookie because he is known to have fumbling issues. Improving his ball security is critical for his success in the NFL as nothing gets a running back benched faster than repeated fumbles.     Off the field, some teams have concerns about the entourage that hangs around Cook. They don’t think that Cook is a bad guy, but they worry about some bad influences following him to his NFL home. Sources say that some of those friends are gangbangers and worry that Cook could end up being at the wrong place at the wrong time from hanging around them.      For the NFL, Cook looks like he has the ability to be a franchise running back similar to Jamaal Charles, LeSean McCoy or Marshall Faulk. Dominant running backs can make a big difference in the win/loss column, and Cook could make any offense challenging regardless of the quarterback. Cook is a threat to score every time he touches the ball. He looks like a future Pro Bowl running back if he can stay healthy and improve his ball security."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Sidney Jones","year":2017,"height":72,"weight":186,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Washington","pros":"Man-cover corner ; Fast; can run with speed receivers; Excellent at not allowing separation ; Length, hard to get ball around him ; Good ball skills ; Physical; will battle receivers ; Doesn’t panic with the ball in the air coming at him ; Great size to match up with big receivers ; Plays well in off-man coverage ; Ability to run with receivers in their routes ; Can play press-man coverage ; Willing run defender ; Confident; has the man-corner mentality ; Used to playing on an island ; Loose hips; can turn and run ; Good in zone ; Fast backpedal ; Quick feet ; Upside","cons":"Durability ; Torn Achilles could impact rookie season ; Thin frame; could use more weight on him ;Summary:  From watching college football last season, the best cover corner in the nation could easily have been Jones. In my opinion, he was better at preventing separation and allowing receptions than Marshon Lattimore or Marlon Humphrey, the consensus top-two cornerbacks in the nation. After suffering a torn Achilles at his pro day, Jones is a riskier selection, but he could end up being one of the steals of the 2017 NFL Draft. ;Jones was an impressive defender for the Huskies over the past three seasons. As a freshman, he had five pass breakups and two picks. In his sophomore year, Jones was excellent and one of the top cornerbacks in the nation. He recorded 10 passes broken up, four interceptions, 45 tackles and three forced fumbles. Jones continued his strong play with a shutdown junior season. In 2016, the junior recorded 39 tackles with six passes broken up, three interceptions and two forced fumbles. He played really very well for Washington with sound coverage all year. ;Jones is a tall corner who has long arms, quick feet, speed and physicality. He can match up with speed receivers and blanket them in and out of their breaks. Jones runs the routes with receivers and prevents them from getting separation. He has quick feet and is very agile, plus can flip his hips open and run with receivers down the field. Jones also is tall and physical to take on big receivers. He is an asset in the red zone and able to win on 50-50 throws. Jones also is a willing run defender.","similar_player":"Kevin Johnson. The best cover corner on the Texans last year wasn’t A.J. Bouye, Kareem Jackson, or even Johnathan Joseph; it was Kevin Johnson. Johnson was playing at a Pro Bowl level before a foot injury ended his season after six games. The similarities between Jones and Johnson (6-0, 185) are uncanny. They are a almost identical in size. Both are tall, fast cover corners who are phenomenal at running the route to prevent separation. Johnson was the 16th-overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, and Jones would have been taken there if his Achilles injury didn’t happen right at his pro day.;NFL Matches:","simular_player_bio":"San Francisco, Chicago, Tennessee, New York Jets, Buffalo, New Orleans, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Indianapolis, Baltimore, Washington, Detroit, Houston, Pittsburgh, Green Bay and New England","summary":"From watching college football last season, the best cover corner in the nation could easily have been Jones. In my opinion, he was better at preventing separation and allowing receptions than Marshon Lattimore or Marlon Humphrey, the consensus top-two cornerbacks in the nation. After suffering a torn Achilles at his pro day, Jones is a riskier selection, but he could end up being one of the steals of the 2017 NFL Draft.      Jones was an impressive defender for the Huskies over the past three seasons. As a freshman, he had five pass breakups and two picks. In his sophomore year, Jones was excellent and one of the top cornerbacks in the nation. He recorded 10 passes broken up, four interceptions, 45 tackles and three forced fumbles. Jones continued his strong play with a shutdown junior season. In 2016, the junior recorded 39 tackles with six passes broken up, three interceptions and two forced fumbles. He played really very well for Washington with sound coverage all year.      Jones is a tall corner who has long arms, quick feet, speed and physicality. He can match up with speed receivers and blanket them in and out of their breaks. Jones runs the routes with receivers and prevents them from getting separation. He has quick feet and is very agile, plus can flip his hips open and run with receivers down the field. Jones also is tall and physical to take on big receivers. He is an asset in the red zone and able to win on 50-50 throws. Jones also is a willing run defender.     The big concern with Jones is durability. He has a thinner frame and could have issues staying healthy in the NFL. His Achilles injury just compounds those concerns. Jones is optimistic that he will play as a rookie, but his injury could impact when he can practice and return to the field. Starting on the PUP – physically unable to perform – list and missing part of the 2017 season is possible.      In speaking with sources, Jones was the consistent third-rated cornerback for the 2017 NFL Draft prior to tearing his Achilles at his pro day. He now is unlikely to go in Round 1. The junior could easily go in the second or third round, though some in the league think the injury won’t impact Jones and he still has a shot at going in the first round."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Gerald Everett","year":2017,"height":74,"weight":227,"position":"Tight End","college":"South Alabama","pros":"Fast ; Athletic ; Phenomenal middle-seam tight end ; Second-gear acceleration ; Dangerous speed down the seam ; Good athlete ; Supreme receiving tight end ; Mismatch nightmare ; Rare yards-after-the-catch skills for a tight end ; Generally sure-handed; Quick release off the line ; Superb body control ; Leaping ability ; Good route-runner ; Very agile ; Can make leaping highlight-reel receptions ; Too fast for linebackers ; Too big for most safeties ; Red-zone weapon ; Mismatch generator ; Athletic enough to play H-back ; Upside ; Uses size to make receptions downfield ; Adept at finding the soft spot in zone ; Tracks the ball well ; Decent feet in pass protection ; Willing blocker ; Good at hitting cut blocks ; Hits blocks on the second level ; Experienced; Effective against good competition ; Deceptive quickness, athleticism ; Quality hands ; Durable ; Ready to play immediately","cons":"Not a forceful blocker ; Can never be a Y (blocking) tight end ; Limited in role ; Undersized ; Has avoided injury, but could have issues with that in the NFL ;Summary:  A mismatch receiving tight end is one of the most desired offensive weapons across the NFL. With a legit combination of size and speed, tight ends are very difficult to defend against in the middle portion of the field while providing third-down and red-zone weapons for their quarterbacks. Engram could be one of the most dynamic receiving tight end prospects in the 2017 NFL Draft, and that is saying something considering the other excellent talents like Alabama’s O.J. Howard and Miami’s David Njoku. Those two are probably the top tight ends, but Engram could be the third one off the board. ;Everett started out his career at UAB and played one season there, catching 17 passes for 292 yards and a touchdown. After UAB ended its football program, Everett transferred to South Alabama, where he had 41 catches for 575 yards and eight touchdowns in 2015. During his senior year, team sources told WalterFootball.com that there was a real buzz about Everett in the scouting community, and he was often compared to the Redskins’ Jordan Reed. As a senior, Everett recorded 43 receptions for 648 yards and four touchdowns on the year. He followed that up with a solid showing at the Senior Bowl. ;For the NFL, Everett is a dynamite receiving weapon down the middle seam of the field. He is fast running vertically down the field with speed, explosiveness and athleticism. Everett is also a very good route-runner who consistently gets separation. He is way too fast for linebackers and uses his size well against safeties. He often burns man coverage and is very adept at finding the soft spot in zone coverage. ;Everett repeatedly used his leaping ability and frame to make catches over defenders as he plays bigger than his listed numbers. Everett is a dangerous run-after-the-catch receiver. He has a second gear to run away from defenders and explodes into the open field. He can flash some moves and strength as a runner, too. ;Everett will never be a big blocker in the NFL, and at the Senior Bowl, he didn’t impress there as he had lost almost 15 pounds from his playing weight before going to Mobile. Team sources feel that Everett was advised to do that to run faster, and while he did impress as a receiver, his blocking suffered from the decreased weight. A big part of blocking for tight ends is just having the desire and giving an effort; on tape, Everett does that and often finds a way to contribute. Everett will never be a force as a run blocker or pass protector in the NFL. He could chip in some blocks and may not be a serious liability. ;Everett may not be a true three-down starting tight end in the NFL. However, he will be a mismatch receiver who really hurts defenses down the middle seam. In a passing offense, Everett could be tremendous. He also will make a double-tight end sets very dangerous, and the attention he commands could let the other tight end get wide open out of neglect. Everett should really excel in his role and be an asset for his offense. ;As a pro, Everett could be a devastating mismatch weapon and one of the better receiving tight ends. He should contribute some as a blocker, but he is a limited player in that regard. In the 2017 NFL Draft, sources from multiple teams have said they graded Everett in the second round and think that is the round he will most likely get drafted in.","similar_player":"Jordan Reed.","simular_player_bio":"Sources from multiple teams have said there are two Jordan Reed-like tight ends in the 2017 NFL Draft. Everett is one of them and Ole Miss’ Evan Engram is the other. Most team sources have graded Everett over Engram. Like Reed, Everett is a tremendous receiving tight ends to work the middle seam with speed and athleticism. Reed (6-2, 246) is a little heavier but the same height as Everett. Reed is one of the top mismatch tight end weapons in the NFL, and Everett could provide the same sort of impact for an offense. Both are willing blockers, but limited because of their size. Reed has had issues with injuries and concussions. That could be a problem for Everett in the NFL given the way he plays. Reed was a third-round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, while Everett could go a round earlier than him.;NFL Matches:  Houston, Tennessee, Tampa Bay, Denver, New York Giants, Green Bay and Pittsburgh","summary":"A mismatch receiving tight end is one of the most desired offensive weapons across the NFL. With a legit combination of size and speed, tight ends are very difficult to defend against in the middle portion of the field while providing third-down and red-zone weapons for their quarterbacks. Engram could be one of the most dynamic receiving tight end prospects in the 2017 NFL Draft, and that is saying something considering the other excellent talents like Alabama’s O.J. Howard and Miami’s David Njoku. Those two are probably the top tight ends, but Engram could be the third one off the board.      Everett started out his career at UAB and played one season there, catching 17 passes for 292 yards and a touchdown. After UAB ended its football program, Everett transferred to South Alabama, where he had 41 catches for 575 yards and eight touchdowns in 2015. During his senior year, team sources told WalterFootball.com that there was a real buzz about Everett in the scouting community, and he was often compared to the Redskins’ Jordan Reed. As a senior, Everett recorded 43 receptions for 648 yards and four touchdowns on the year. He followed that up with a solid showing at the Senior Bowl.      For the NFL, Everett is a dynamite receiving weapon down the middle seam of the field. He is fast running vertically down the field with speed, explosiveness and athleticism. Everett is also a very good route-runner who consistently gets separation. He is way too fast for linebackers and uses his size well against safeties. He often burns man coverage and is very adept at finding the soft spot in zone coverage.      Everett repeatedly used his leaping ability and frame to make catches over defenders as he plays bigger than his listed numbers. Everett is a dangerous run-after-the-catch receiver. He has a second gear to run away from defenders and explodes into the open field. He can flash some moves and strength as a runner, too.      Everett will never be a big blocker in the NFL, and at the Senior Bowl, he didn’t impress there as he had lost almost 15 pounds from his playing weight before going to Mobile. Team sources feel that Everett was advised to do that to run faster, and while he did impress as a receiver, his blocking suffered from the decreased weight. A big part of blocking for tight ends is just having the desire and giving an effort; on tape, Everett does that and often finds a way to contribute. Everett will never be a force as a run blocker or pass protector in the NFL. He could chip in some blocks and may not be a serious liability.      Everett may not be a true three-down starting tight end in the NFL. However, he will be a mismatch receiver who really hurts defenses down the middle seam. In a passing offense, Everett could be tremendous. He also will make a double-tight end sets very dangerous, and the attention he commands could let the other tight end get wide open out of neglect. Everett should really excel in his role and be an asset for his offense.      As a pro, Everett could be a devastating mismatch weapon and one of the better receiving tight ends. He should contribute some as a blocker, but he is a limited player in that regard. In the 2017 NFL Draft, sources from multiple teams have said they graded Everett in the second round and think that is the round he will most likely get drafted in.      Player Comparison: Jordan Reed.  Sources from multiple teams have said there are two Jordan Reed-like tight ends in the 2017 NFL Draft. Everett is one of them and Ole Miss’ Evan Engram is the other. Most team sources have graded Everett over Engram. Like Reed, Everett is a tremendous receiving tight ends to work the middle seam with speed and athleticism. Reed (6-2, 246) is a little heavier but the same height as Everett. Reed is one of the top mismatch tight end weapons in the NFL, and Everett could provide the same sort of impact for an offense. Both are willing blockers, but limited because of their size. Reed has had issues with injuries and concussions. That could be a problem for Everett in the NFL given the way he plays. Reed was a third-round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, while Everett could go a round earlier than him.     NFL Matches:  Houston, Tennessee, Tampa Bay, Denver, New York Giants, Green Bay and Pittsburgh     There are a lot of teams that could use tight end help, and Everett could be in real demand on the second day of the 2017 NFL Draft. On Day 2, there are a lot of potential landing spots for him. The Texans badly need a receiving tight end to pair with C.J. Fiedorowicz. Everett would be an instant upgrade to the Houston offense. On the second day of the 2017 NFL Draft, Everett could be a top target for the Texans’ second-round pick.      Staying in the AFC South, Tennessee could use a tight end to pair with Delanie Walker, plus Walker didn’t close out the 2016 season in great fashion. However, it sounds unlikely Everett slips to the third round and the Titans are without a second-round pick.      Tampa Bay has wanted the two-tight end set to be a big part of its offense. Cameron Brate has turned into the secondary tight end, but Austin Seferian-Jenkins didn’t work out as the primary. Everett could give the Bucs that receiving weapon with a weapon for Jameis Winston.      The Broncos have some blocking tight ends, but could use a receiving tight end. Everett could be a nice weapon for Paxton Lynch as a second-round pick.      The Packers could look to upgrade their tight end position, and Everett would be a great fit in their offense. He makes all sorts of sense for Green Bay.      For Pittsburgh, Jesse James is just a backup quality tight end while Ladarius Green had injury issues in 2016. Everett would be an instant upgrade for the Steelers."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Adam Shaheen","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Quincy Wilson","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":211,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Florida","pros":"Ideal size/speed combination ; Great length, height ; Has enough height to defend big receivers, tight ends ; Weapon to cover pass-receiving tight ends ; Long, press-man corner ; Above-average speed ; Athletic ; Quick feet ; Not tight; loose hips to turn and run ; Has ball skills ; Not a gambler ; Can play off-man coverage ; Can play zone coverage","cons":"Not instinctive ; Gets antsy when ball comes his direction ; Grabs receivers a lot ; Could get a lot of pass-interference penalties in the NFL ;Summary:  Florida is known as “DB U” because the program produces so many good defensive backs for the NFL. That has definitely been the case in recent years as cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III and safety Keanu Neal were first-round picks last year. Cornerback Brian Poole was an undrafted steal last year as well. This year, Wilson, cornerback Jalen Tabor and safety Marcus Maye all figure to get selected in the first three rounds of the draft. Of that trio, Wilson could be the most gifted athletically, as he has ideal size for a NFL cornerback to go along with above-average speed. Quickly in his NFL career, Wilson could be starting. ;Even with a lot of veteran and more experienced cornerbacks, Wilson earned playing time as a freshman, making 22 tackles, three passes broken up, and an interception – off Jameis Winston in one of Winston’s final games at Florida State. As a sophomore, Wilson was the third cornerback with Hargreaves and Tabor. He recorded five breakups with two interceptions and 29 tackles in 2015. As a junior, Wilson replaced Hargreaves as an every-down player and was very impressive with 33 tackles, six passes broken up and three interceptions. ;In pass coverage, Wilson is an excellent bump-and-run cornerback. He is big enough to be a press-man corner who manipulates the route that receivers can run after his jam. Wilson has good height and length to handle big receivers. He possesses above-average athletic ability and speed to run with receivers downfield. He isn’t as natural in off man or zone, but he could play those techniques. ;Many big cornerbacks don’t usually have impressive ball skills, but that is not the case with Wilson as he does a good job of playing the ball. He can make some phenomenal interceptions and also does a nice job of smacking passes away. ;There are some things that Wilson needs to work on. He isn’t very instinctive, so studying up on opponents would be wise. He also grabs too much on receivers, and that could result in him getting called for pass interference penalties in the NFL. While Wilson isn’t slow, he could struggle with some deep speed in the NFL, and his recoverability isn’t consistent. Against top receivers and quarterbacks, it could get exposed. His run defense and tackling also have room for improvement. ;For the NFL, Wilson would be best in a system that primarily uses him as a press-man corner. He could play off man and zone, but press man would be the best fit for him. Wilson is likely to be a second-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, and that is where many teams graded him.","similar_player":"David Amerson.","simular_player_bio":"Amerson (6-1, 205) was a second-round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, and Wilson could go in the same range. They are almost identical in size as big corners who can match up against large receivers. Amerson had better ball skills entering the NFL, but Wilson is faster and probably more athletic. In the NFL, I could see Wilson being similar, but better than Amerson.;NFL Matches:  Cleveland, San Francisco, Chicago, Los Angeles Chargers, Buffalo, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Indianapolis, Baltimore, Washington, Detroit, Miami, Oakland, Houston, Dallas and Green Bay","summary":"Florida is known as “DB U” because the program produces so many good defensive backs for the NFL. That has definitely been the case in recent years as cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III and safety Keanu Neal were first-round picks last year. Cornerback Brian Poole was an undrafted steal last year as well. This year, Wilson, cornerback Jalen Tabor and safety Marcus Maye all figure to get selected in the first three rounds of the draft. Of that trio, Wilson could be the most gifted athletically, as he has ideal size for a NFL cornerback to go along with above-average speed. Quickly in his NFL career, Wilson could be starting.      Even with a lot of veteran and more experienced cornerbacks, Wilson earned playing time as a freshman, making 22 tackles, three passes broken up, and an interception – off Jameis Winston in one of Winston’s final games at Florida State. As a sophomore, Wilson was the third cornerback with Hargreaves and Tabor. He recorded five breakups with two interceptions and 29 tackles in 2015. As a junior, Wilson replaced Hargreaves as an every-down player and was very impressive with 33 tackles, six passes broken up and three interceptions.      In pass coverage, Wilson is an excellent bump-and-run cornerback. He is big enough to be a press-man corner who manipulates the route that receivers can run after his jam. Wilson has good height and length to handle big receivers. He possesses above-average athletic ability and speed to run with receivers downfield. He isn’t as natural in off man or zone, but he could play those techniques.      Many big cornerbacks don’t usually have impressive ball skills, but that is not the case with Wilson as he does a good job of playing the ball. He can make some phenomenal interceptions and also does a nice job of smacking passes away.      There are some things that Wilson needs to work on. He isn’t very instinctive, so studying up on opponents would be wise. He also grabs too much on receivers, and that could result in him getting called for pass interference penalties in the NFL. While Wilson isn’t slow, he could struggle with some deep speed in the NFL, and his recoverability isn’t consistent. Against top receivers and quarterbacks, it could get exposed. His run defense and tackling also have room for improvement.      For the NFL, Wilson would be best in a system that primarily uses him as a press-man corner. He could play off man and zone, but press man would be the best fit for him. Wilson is likely to be a second-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, and that is where many teams graded him."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tyus Bowser","year":2017,"height":74,"weight":244,"position":"Outside Linebacker","college":"Houston","pros":"Fast ; Athletic ; Explosive ; Good motor ; Gives relentless effort ; Dangerous edge pass-rusher ; Speed to turn the corner ; Uses hands well ; Closes quickly ; Excellent pursuit skills ; Athletic in space ; Closing speed ; Run-and-chase defender ; Natural in space ; Makes big plays in the backfield ; Has the athletic ability to potentially cover","cons":"Tackles high ; Tweener defensive end/outside linebacker ; Run defense could be a weakness ; Teams will run at him ; Has problems with physical blockers ; Tough blockers wear him down ; Undersized ; Will have to learn more pass-coverage skills for the NFL ;Summary:  Houston’s football program has fielded a tough team in recent years with a lot of talent qho will end up playing on Sundays. Bowser was a tough defender over the past two years, elevating himself into being an early round prospect. In 2015, he had 51 tackles with seven tackles for a loss, six sacks, three passes batted, one interception, and one forced fumble. Bowser was better as a senior, when he had 47 tackles with 12 tackles for a loss, 8.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one pass batted. ;Bowser is a fast, athletic and explosive defender. He is very fast off the edge with serious closing speed to hunt down quarterbacks and ball-carriers. The senior has a relentless style of play with excellent effort.","similar_player":"Jaime Collins. Bowser reminds me of a poor man’s Jaime Collins coming out of Southern Miss. Collins was another college defensive end who projected to linebacker for the NFL. He was a second-round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, and Bowser could go that high on Day 2 in the 2017 NFL Draft.;NFL Matches:","simular_player_bio":"Green Bay, New England, Buffalo, Miami, Detroit, Cincinnati, New Orleans, New York Giants and Atlanta","summary":"Houston’s football program has fielded a tough team in recent years with a lot of talent qho will end up playing on Sundays. Bowser was a tough defender over the past two years, elevating himself into being an early round prospect. In 2015, he had 51 tackles with seven tackles for a loss, six sacks, three passes batted, one interception, and one forced fumble. Bowser was better as a senior, when he had 47 tackles with 12 tackles for a loss, 8.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one pass batted.      Bowser is a fast, athletic and explosive defender. He is very fast off the edge with serious closing speed to hunt down quarterbacks and ball-carriers. The senior has a relentless style of play with excellent effort.     Bowser has some things to work on for the NFL. Tough, physical blockers wear him down and can shut him out even though he never stops fighting. Bowser is also undersized, and teams will run at him in the NFL. He is a bit of a tweener who will have to play more traditional linebacker as a pro, so some development is necessary.      In speaking with scouting sources, they say that Bowser is athletic with explosive speed and edge rushing skills for the NFL. He is very good in space and versatile as a run-and-chase pursuit defender. His instincts need development, and he will have to get quicker to read his keys as a more traditional linebacker in the NFL. Offenses will challenge Bowser’s ability to make reads, and they are going to run at him consistently.      Bowser would probably fit best in the NFL as an outside linebacker in a 4-3 defense given his body type. In time, his speed and pursuit skills would make him a good fit as a Will – weakside – linebacker. In obvious passing situations, Bowswer could be an edge rusher to use speed to put pressure on the quarterback. He would also be a good fit in a 3-4 defense as he could play inside and outside linebacker in that scheme.     Sources have said they expect Bowser to go in the early rounds of the 2017 NFL Draft. Some even think he could sneak into Round 1, although others have him graded on Day 3; Bowser’s projection is all over the place. Overall, going on Day 2 could be his most likely landing spot."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Joe Mixon","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":226,"position":"Running Back","college":"Oklahoma","pros":"Explosive ; Elusive; has moves in the open field to dodge blockers ; Tremendous open-field runner ; Real burst; can break off long runs on any carry ; Threat to score on any carry ; Rare acceleration ; Has enough strength to pick up yards after contact ; Excellent vision ; Great feet ; Cutting ability ; Good build and size ; Can run away from defensive backs when he gets in the open field ; Finishes runs well ; Burst to the hole ; Has great straight-line speed to pull away from defenders ; Shiftiness; will juke defenders ; Very elusive runner ; Receiving ability ; Good route-runner ; Soft hands ; Willing blocker in blitz pickup, with potential to be very good ; Has a nose for the end zone ; Wears down defenses ; Keeps legs going after contact ; Runs well in the second half ; Capable of controlling games ; Runs well in the second half ; Good fit for a zone-blocking system ; Perfect fit for a man-blocking system ; Durable ; Very little wear-and-tear from college ; Upside ; Ready to contribute immediately","cons":"Can run upright ; Major off-the-field issues; History of domestic violence ; Anger management issues ; Multiple suspensions in college ; Good speed, but not elite ; Will have to learn NFL blitz protection ;Summary:  Mixon is one of the most controversial prospects in the 2017 NFL Draft. Sources from across the NFL have said that Mixon has a first-round skill set with excellent tape, but a number of teams automatically removed Mixon from their draft board because of his off-the-field issues.","similar_player":"Arian Foster.","simular_player_bio":"In terms of running style, there wasn’t an obvious comparison for Mixon; however, there were moments where he reminded me of Foster (6-1, 227). They are identical in size with a rare combination of size, athleticism, quickness, cutting ability, and versatility. Foster was a very good receiver like Mixon, too. They also both have good, though not elite, speed, and both can run upright at times. As a runner, Mixon could be a bit faster where as Foster was smoother. Another similarity is that Foster had some off-the-field issues to manage just as Mixon does.;NFL Matches:  Indianapolis, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Tampa Bay, Green Bay, New York Giants, Detroit, New York Jets, Carolina and Minnesota ;There are a lot of teams that could take Mixon. In the second round, a number of franchises could consider taking a running back. The Jets signed Matt Forte, but the skilled veteran is aging. Mixon could make a big difference for whoever is the team’s next starting quarterback after Josh McCown in Christian Hackenberg or Bryce Petty. ;Adding Mixon to Cam Newton could be a dynamic combination of running ability for the Panthers. Jonathan Stewart recently turned 30 and has had durability throughout his career. If Mixon gets to one of the Panthers’ second-round picks, he could be too good to pass up if they don’t take a running back in Round 1. ;There are a lot of potential landing spots for Mixon in the middle of the second round. The Colts, Eagles and Ravens all need long-term starting running backs. Of those three, the Colts are probably the least likely to take a tailback because of the vast needs on the defensive side of the ball and Mixon’s off-the-field issues. Philadelphia with Doug Pederson’s offense would be a good fit for Mixon. Baltimore has tried a few different runners, but needs a lead back to carry its ground game. Tampa Bay could consider taking Mixon given Doug Martin’s situation and his uncertain future with the team. ;In the NFC North, the Packers lost Eddie Lacy this offseason, and they will need a starting running back. Mixon would add a dynamic presence to Green Bay’s offense. The Lions had the 30th-ranked rushing offense in 2016, while Ameer Abdullah hasn’t panned out thus far. The Vikings need a replacement for Adrian Peterson, and Mixon is a lot more talented than Latavius Murray. ;The Giants fielded the 29th-ranked rushing offense in 2016 and badly need some talent in the backfield. Mixon would bring a play-making presence to the team’s backfield.","summary":"Mixon is one of the most controversial prospects in the 2017 NFL Draft. Sources from across the NFL have said that Mixon has a first-round skill set with excellent tape, but a number of teams automatically removed Mixon from their draft board because of his off-the-field issues.     The most famous incident stems from 2014 when Mixon punched a woman, which was caught on video tape. The woman suffered four facial bones broken from Mixon’s assault, and a plea deal allowed him to avoid jail time. The incident also caused him to be suspended from the Oklahoma program for the 2014 season. Mixon also reportedly intimated a female parking attendant after she gave him a ticket. Mixon confronted her, cussed at her, tore the ticket up before throwing it in her face, and inched toward the officer with his car to intimidate her. The parking-attendant issue caused Mixon to be suspended for a game by Oklahoma. There is allegedly another incident with a woman at a bar that teams are looking into.      As a redshirt freshman in 2015, Mixon averaged 6.7 yards per carry for 753 yards with seven touchdowns. He had 28 receptions for 356 yards with four scores as well. Mixon became Oklahoma’s featured runner as a redshirt sophomore, averaging of seven yards per carry (168 carries) for 1,183 yards with eight touchdowns while sharing carries with Samaje Perine. Mixon also was a receiving weapon with 32 receptions for 449 yards with five touchdowns.      As a runner, Mixon is a special back. He has a real burst to hit the hole and acceleration to get downfield. Mixon has good balance and patience that allow him to flow to the line before darting downfield. In the open field, Mixon is special. He is very elusive with quick feet to juke defenders and cut away from them. He sets up blocks and uses his size to pick up yards after contact. Mixon will power through arm tackles, as his legs don’t go dead on contact. With his burst, Mixon is a dangerous threat to break runs downfield. He can run a little upright because of his height, but he does better staying behind his pads as he’s heading toward the line of scrimmage before getting higher as he breaks downfield.      Mixon is a superb prospect as a receiving back. He runs excellent routes to get open and has superb hands. Mixon will even makes juggling, difficult catches as he has soft hands to control the football. He is a real threat to make big plays in the passing game by running routes vertically down the sideline. With his skills as a receiver, Mixon could line up in the slot and should be a mismatch weapon who will be very valuable on third downs as an outlet receiver who can move the chains. Mixon has blocking potential for the NFL, but all college backs have a learning process for handling NFL pass-rushers.     During the 2017 NFL Draft, Mixon will probably end up going in Round 2. There is a chance he could sneak into the first round, or he could slip to the third round, but most likely, he will be a second-round pick. Mixon has Pro Bowl potential and should be a three-down starter early in his NFL career."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ryan Anderson","year":2017,"height":74,"weight":258,"position":"Outside Linebacker","college":"Alabama","pros":"Instincts ; Makes huge plays in the clutch ; Consistently produces splash plays ; Constant source of pass pressure ; Dangerous edge pass-rusher ; Explosive, heavy hands ; Quick off the edge ; Very strong ; Quality pursuit linebacker ; Makes big plays in the backfield ; Closes quickly ; Disruptive ; Causes havoc behind the line of scrimmage ; Uses hands well ; Can use his hands and feet at the same time ; Steady motor ; Smooth edge rusher ; Ability to dodge blocks ; Pad level ; Chases running backs down from the backside ; Tough setting the edge in run defense ; Beats up tight ends in run game ; Strength against downhills runs straight at him ; Gap integrity ; Scheme versatile ; Good fit as a 3-4 outside linebacker ; Pure well-rounded football player ; Leader","cons":"Not an elite athlete ; Lacks elite speed ; Lacks agility ; Lacks length ; Short arms (31.75 inches) ;Summary:  Every year in the NFL Draft, there are some players who aren’t great athletes, but are just solid football players. Anderson could be the poster child for that type of player in the 2017 NFL Draft. While others at Alabama were more shocking size/speed freaks, Anderson displayed that he is a pure football player with a tremendous ability to come up with big plays at clutch moments to help his team win. His ability as a player coupled with a skill set that might send him lower, Anderson could be one of the top values in the 2017 NFL Draft.","similar_player":"James Harrison. Anderson reminds me of Harrison. Both are tough as nails with a knack for making big plays when it matters the most. Like Harrison, Anderson doesn’t have the most impressive physical skill set, but they are just pure football players who are tough edge defenders. Both are leaders and workers who set the tone for their teammates. It wouldn’t surprise me if Anderson is carves out a long successful NFL career like Harrison has.;NFL Matches:","simular_player_bio":"Green Bay, Atlanta, New England, Buffalo, Miami, Detroit, Los Angeles Chargers, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and New Orleans","summary":"Every year in the NFL Draft, there are some players who aren’t great athletes, but are just solid football players. Anderson could be the poster child for that type of player in the 2017 NFL Draft. While others at Alabama were more shocking size/speed freaks, Anderson displayed that he is a pure football player with a tremendous ability to come up with big plays at clutch moments to help his team win. His ability as a player coupled with a skill set that might send him lower, Anderson could be one of the top values in the 2017 NFL Draft.     Anderson came on strong to close out his junior season. In 2015, he totaled 37 tackles with 11.5 for a loss, six sacks and two forced fumbles while helping Alabama to win a National Championship. Anderson was even better as a senior, using his instincts to make big plays for the Crimson Tide all season. He totaled 54 tackles with 17 for a loss, eight sacks, two passes broken up, one interception and three forced fumbles during 2016. Anderson had impressive games with huge plays against USC, Ole Miss, Auburn, Washington and many other opponents.     Anderson is a tough edge defender who is a well-rounded player. He is a dangerous pass-rusher off the edge with violent heavy hands, quickness to get upfield, and functional strength to shed blocks. Anderson has a real knack for getting to the quarterback with good play recognition to put himself in position to make big plays. Anderson isn’t a pass-coverage linebacker, but his primary function will be to rush the passer off the edge. Anderson is very instinctive and finds a way to make plays.     As a run defender, Anderson is tough on tight ends and is capable of shedding blocks to get in on tackles. He is reliable to fill his gap and also will fire upfield to blow up runs in the backfield. Anderson is balanced and well-rounded defender.     Here is how one top scout broke down Anderson for WalterFootball.com, “There’s a clear fit for Anderson in the NFL. If a 4-3 team drafts him, he’s a 6-foot-2, 255-260-pound right defensive end in a seven- or nine-technique. In a 3-4, he’s a Sam linebacker who can beat up tight ends in the run game and rush from a nine-technique. His role has been carved out for decades. He catches some flack because of his lack of length, but he’s still got better length than Melvin Ingram coming out. Anderson is a deceptively good athlete; you often see him arriving at the same time as Tim Williams on tape. Anderson is just smoother and Williams is twitchier. Anderson has got such explosive hands and is probably the strongest backer in this class. New England is historic for taking guys like him in late one. His production and play would justify it as well. He’s just a good all around football player and a true alpha leader. If he had 33.5-inch arms, he’d be in that 20-32 pick discussion.”      Thus in the 2017 NFL Draft, Anderson could easily be a second-round pick. He might be a surprise pick late in the first round, and if he did slip out of the second round, he should get picked quickly in Round 3.      Player Comparison: James Harrison. Anderson reminds me of Harrison. Both are tough as nails with a knack for making big plays when it matters the most. Like Harrison, Anderson doesn’t have the most impressive physical skill set, but they are just pure football players who are tough edge defenders. Both are leaders and workers who set the tone for their teammates. It wouldn’t surprise me if Anderson is carves out a long successful NFL career like Harrison has.     NFL Matches:  Green Bay, Atlanta, New England, Buffalo, Miami, Detroit, Los Angeles Chargers, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and New Orleans     There are a lot of teams that could consider drafting Anderson whether it is late in the first round, somewhere in the second round, or early in the third round. Perhaps the highest that Anderson could hope to go would be to one of the teams that played in the recent the conference championships. Green Bay could use an edge rusher to replace Julius Peppers and potentially Nick Perry. Anderson fits with other defenders the Packers have drafted.     The Falcons need an edge rusher across from Vic Beasley. The leadership and character of Anderson would fit with players Atlanta has targeted. His intangibles are also fitting of the “Patriot Way.” New England could use another edge rusher to go across from Trey Flowers. After trading away Chandler Jones and Jamie Collins, the Patriots could use a player like Anderson, and he would be a great fit for them.     Staying in the AFC East, the Bills could use another linebacker to add to their change to a 4-3 defense. Miami has a huge need at linebacker and edge rusher. Mario Williams was cut; Olivier Vernon left last offseason; and Cameron Wake is aging. Anderson would make a lot of sense for the Dolphins’ second-round pick.      The Lions could use more linebacker talent and an edge rusher to go with Ziggy Ansah. Meanwhile, the Chargers are switching to a 4-3 defense with Melvin Ingram entering free agency. Anderson could be a fit for Los Angeles as a linebacker or defensive end depending on what happens with Ingram.     The Bengals could use an edge rusher across from Carlos Dunlap and youth at linebacker. Cincinnati could play Anderson at linebacker and end. Staying in the AFC North, the Steelers need an eventual replacement for Harrison and a rusher to pair with Jarvis Jones. Anderson is a Steelers-type defender.     New Orleans could use another edge rusher to go with Cam Jordan, and Anderson could be a nice value for the Saints in Round 2."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Justin Evans","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"DeShone Kizer","year":2017,"height":76,"weight":233,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Notre Dame","pros":"Can make beautiful throws downfield ; Keeps eyes downfield and delivers passes in the face of pass rush ; Steps into the pass rush to make completions downfield ; Field vision ; Working through progressions ; Good arm strength ; Can make all the throws required ; Throws a catchable ball ; Can pick up yards on the ground ; Has some pocket presence ; Flashes tremendous accuracy on some throws ; Good ball placement ; Can audible into better plays for his offense ; Mobility ; Can hurt defenses on the ground ; Difficult to sack ; Experienced against good competition ; Leadership skills ; Work ethic ; Coachable ; Passionate about football ; Upside","cons":"Decision making can be inconsistent ; Could get more consistent with accuracy ; Could get more consistent with mechanics ; Could get more consistent working through progressions ; Could get more consistent reading defenses, seeing underneath coverage ; Will need to development working under center ; Will need to improve footwork ;Summary:  Entering the 2016 college football season, the majority of the hype as the top quarterback prospect was centered on Clemson’s Deshaun Watson. A tremendous performance in Week 1 quickly put DeShone Kizer atop that conversation, however. Notre Dame then suffered through a tough 2016 season with lots of struggles on the defensive side of the ball. By the end of the season, many were saying Kizer should return to school and wouldn’t be the top quarterback prospect for the 2017 NFL Draft. Instead, many media members had been hyping North Carolina’s Mitch Trubisky as that prospect. Still, Kizer decided to enter the 2017 NFL Draft, and he is definitely in the running to be a high pick and the first quarterback selected.","similar_player":"Daunte Culpepper.","simular_player_bio":"Kizer reminds me of a slimmer version of Culpepper. Culpepper was a mobile athlete with a big arm who was capable of making some brilliant throws. Consistency issues, however, limited Culpepper’s career.;NFL Matches:  Cleveland, San Francisco, Chicago, New Orleans, Los Angeles Chargers, New York Giants, Arizona, Houston, Kansas City and Pittsburgh ;There are a lot of quarterback-needy teams in the NFL, and that will help Kizer to be selected early in the 2017 NFL Draft. Obviously, the Browns are in dire need of a solution to their quarterback quandary. Cleveland also is loaded with draft picks, including two in the first round, two in the second and one in the third. Kizer could be in play for the Browns with their second first-round pick or their pick at No. 33.","summary":"Entering the 2016 college football season, the majority of the hype as the top quarterback prospect was centered on Clemson’s Deshaun Watson. A tremendous performance in Week 1 quickly put DeShone Kizer atop that conversation, however. Notre Dame then suffered through a tough 2016 season with lots of struggles on the defensive side of the ball. By the end of the season, many were saying Kizer should return to school and wouldn’t be the top quarterback prospect for the 2017 NFL Draft. Instead, many media members had been hyping North Carolina’s Mitch Trubisky as that prospect. Still, Kizer decided to enter the 2017 NFL Draft, and he is definitely in the running to be a high pick and the first quarterback selected.     Kizer had some impressive moments as a sophomore, especially in connecting vertically with speedster wide receiver Will Fuller. Kizer completed 63 percent of his passes in 2015 for 2,884 yards with 21 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He also ran for 520 yards with 10 scores on the ground.      Kizer started out his junior year with a tremendous outing against Texas. He had other impressive performances in leading a near-comeback against Michigan State, in which he made many phenomenal throws, and another quality game against Miami. There were also some lowlights, including a rough game against N.C. State while playing in a downpour from Hurricane Matthew. Notre Dame’s defense really struggled in 2016 and often blew leads that Kizer helped establish. For the season, Kizer completed 59 percent of his passes for 2,925 yards with 26 touchdowns and nine interceptions. He also ran for seven touchdowns.      The No. 1 attribute for any successful quarterback in the NFL is accuracy, and this is not a liability for Kizer. His completion percentage in 2016 was hurt significantly by a ton of dropped passes from a receiving corps that was sometimes struggling. Every Notre Dame game I studied from this past season included Kizer making some precise throws downfield that were dropped by his receivers. Those were painful drops as they were chunk completions that robbed Notre Dame of good drives and points.      Kizer is also impressive with his ability to make well-placed throws downfield in the face of the rush. Even with defenders around his legs or running free to hit him, he keeps his eyes downfield and throws some great passes despite knowing he will take a hit. Kizer showed an ability to work off his primary read and work through progressions as well. Many quarterbacks who come from offenses that run spread systems aren’t as good as Kizer is at working through their reads, but he has developed his field vision.      Additionally, Kizer can drop in some beautiful passes to beat coverage and also can fire some fastballs into tight windows. He has impressive arm strength and the ability to make a variety of throws with touch. Kizer has the arm talent to make all the throws the pro game requires.      Athleticism is another asset of Kizer’s. He is a threat to pick up yards on the ground with his ability to scramble and buy time. He connected on some impressive passes in 2016 while throwing on the run. Along with quickness and agility, Kizer has good size to break tackles, and he is not an easy quarterback to sack.      There are some real flaws in Kizer’s game that have turned off a lot of NFL evaluators. Sometimes, his accuracy gets streaky and he can be prone to some overthrows. Kizer also demonstrates inconsistent decision-making, and that can lead to some plays where he isn’t protecting the football. Kizer is a young player, so these problems could be reduced as he gains experience. Another point of development will be working under center. Like almost all college quarterbacks, Kizer lived in the shotgun, so working under center and developing that footwork is going to be a part of his growth as a signal-caller. Unlike other spread quarterbacks though, Kizer did get experience making protection calls at the line of scrimmage. Overall, the lack of consistency is the biggest criticism of Kizer, and that could cause him to slide in the 2017 NFL Draft.      In speaking to sources during the fall, teams laid out some varying opinions of Kizer. Some teams believe Kizer is mid-first-round talent who will be a first-rounder because of the demand for quarterbacks. Others didn’t like him that high and felt his college system presented some serious concerns. They didn’t think Kizer belonged in the first round. Kizer could go as high as the middle of the first round, but could easily slip to Day 2."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Teez Tabor","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Raekwon McMillan","year":2017,"height":74,"weight":240,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Tough run defender ; Good tackler ; Physical in the tackle box ; Enough speed to get to the perimeter ; Good skill set ; Diagnosis skills ; Flashes ability to shed blocks ; Decent instincts ; Follows quarterbacks’ eyes in short zone coverage ; Good skill set ; Above-average height and length for a linebacker ; Has the necessary size and speed ; Fits a 4-3 or 3-4 defense ; Upside ; Experienced","cons":"Not natural in pass coverage ; Wasn’t impressive covering down the seam ; Will need development to be a three-down defender ; Not sudden ; Not a game changer ; Lacks instant acceleration ; Lacks twitch, change-of-direction skills ;Summary:  While the NFL has become a passing-driven league, there are still plenty of teams that need a tough interior presence in the tackle box. Linebackers who can defend against the run are still a requirement for any good defense, and there are teams that have issues stopping the ground game. For those teams, McMillan is a linebacker who could help them.","similar_player":"Kevin Minter.","simular_player_bio":"Minter was a good run defender in college who never developed pass-coverage skills for the NFL. Thus, he was a disappointment as a second-round pick for the Cardinals. Minter is solid as a run defender, and McMillan could end up being very similar as a pro.;NFL Matches:  Miami, Detroit, New York Giants, Houston, Indianapolis, Oakland, Denver, Kansas City, Cincinnati, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, San Francisco and Arizona","summary":"While the NFL has become a passing-driven league, there are still plenty of teams that need a tough interior presence in the tackle box. Linebackers who can defend against the run are still a requirement for any good defense, and there are teams that have issues stopping the ground game. For those teams, McMillan is a linebacker who could help them.     McMillan played as a freshman in 2014, totaling 54 tackles with 2.5 sacks and a pick-six. He improved in 2015, notching 119 tackles with 1.5 sacks and four passes broken up on the year. McMillan played well for Ohio State in 2016 with 102 tackles, five for a loss, four passes broken up and two forced fumbles. Despite his production, he probably should have returned for his senior year to improve his pass-coverage skills, but he decided to enter the 2017 NFL Draft.     As a run defender, McMillan is very good. He is quick to read his keys and has the instincts that put him in position to make tackles. His tackle totals were no accident. McMillan has the size and strength to operate in the tackle box while also possessing enough quickness to defend the perimeter. Even though McMillan does a nice job of taking on blocks, he could stand to improve at shedding blocks.     Team sources say they were underwhelmed with McMillan’s pass coverage in 2016. They feel the junior didn’t show real improvement over his sophomore year. McMillan has quickness, size and athleticism, but he didn’t show the skill to run down the seam. He is okay playing zone in the middle of the field, but isn’t a linebacker who really shows good coverage skills. Playing in shallow zone coverage, McMillan follows the quarterback’s eyes and disrupts passing lanes. He will need a lot of work to develop the skills to contribute in man coverage on tight ends and running backs.      Sources from multiple teams say they could see McMillan going off the board in the middle of the 2017 NFL Draft. One team thought he could go in Round 2, but they had a third-round grade on McMillan. One playoff team said they had a third- to fourth-round grade on him. After performing well at the combine, McMillan should be safe on Day 2 of the 2017 NFL Draft.      McMillan could play inside linebacker in a 3-4 or middle linebacker in a 4-3 defense. He also would fit as a Sam (strongside) linebacker in a 4-3, too. McMillan could develop into a three-down starter if he improves in pass coverage, but in his first season, he will probably be mainly a situational run defender. After some growth, McMillan has the athletic ability to be a three-down starter in the NFL."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dalvin Tomlinson","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Obi Melifonwu","year":2017,"height":76,"weight":219,"position":"Safety","college":"Connecticut","pros":"Excellent size/speed combination ; Great height to defend big receivers, tight ends ; Weapon to cover pass-catching tight ends ; Fast ; Covers a lot of ground on the back end ; Can play deep center field ; Single high-safety potential ; Can play deep zone coverage ; Showed some man-coverage skills ; Reads quarterback’s eyes ; Very athletic ; Quick feet ; Not tight for a big defender ; Surprisingly loose hips to turn and run ; Has ball skills ; Soft hands to catch interceptions ; Plays the ball well to avoid penalties and smack passes away ; Not a gambler ; Quality instincts ; Reads the quarterback’s eyes ; Good tackler ; Fast firing to flat or coming downhill ; Can be a strong safety, eighth man in the box ; Tough run defender ; Size to tackle NFL running backs ; Special teams coverage potential ; Should be able to contribute quickly ; Huge athletic upside","cons":"Hasn’t seen certain route combinations yet ; Can tackle too high at times ; Has some rawness ;Summary:  Every year, the NFL Draft always has some good players who rise and become great values in their pro careers relative to where they were drafted. Melifonwu could be one of those value picks in the 2017 NFL Draft as he has a serious combination of size, speed, and athletic upside for the next level. For months, sources with teams have said that Melifonwu is going to be a star at the combine and during the pre-draft workouts. He is not just a workout warrior; however, as he had impressive play at Connecticut before being one of the standouts of the Senior Bowl.","similar_player":"Kam Chancellor.","simular_player_bio":"Chancellor could be the closest comparison to Melifonwu in the NFL. Chancellor (6-3, 225) is almost identical in size with the ability to contribute in the ground game and pass coverage. They have some differences in terms of how they could be used, but it wouldn’t surprise me if Melifonwu is a very good pro safety like Chancellor.;NFL Matches:  Tampa Bay, Houston, Seattle, Buffalo, Atlanta, New England, Carolina, Cleveland, Jacksonville, Cincinnati, Los Angeles Chargers and Pittsburgh","summary":"Every year, the NFL Draft always has some good players who rise and become great values in their pro careers relative to where they were drafted. Melifonwu could be one of those value picks in the 2017 NFL Draft as he has a serious combination of size, speed, and athletic upside for the next level. For months, sources with teams have said that Melifonwu is going to be a star at the combine and during the pre-draft workouts. He is not just a workout warrior; however, as he had impressive play at Connecticut before being one of the standouts of the Senior Bowl.     Melifonwu broke onto the field as a redshirt freshman with 70 tackles and two interceptions. He followed that up with 75 tackles in 2013. As a junior, Melifonwu had 88 tackles with two interceptions and five passes broken up. Melifonwu had his best season in 2016. The senior totaled 118 tackles with three passes broken up and four interceptions on the year.      In pass coverage, Melifonwu is a good defender. He covers a lot of ground in the deep part of the field, yet has the size to battle big wideouts and tight ends. Melifonwu could be the single-high deep safety who uses his speed to cover a lot of ground in the deep part of the field. His size would come in handy to knock away jump balls deep down the field. With Melifonwu’s size and speed, he could be a real weapon to help neutralize pass-catching tight ends who create mismatch problems for most teams down the middle seam. While Melifonwu is tall, he isn’t stiff and shows the flexibility to turn and run. He also showed some ball skills to slap passes away or catch them to create turnovers.      At times in college and at the Senior Bowl, Melifonwu showed some impressive man-coverage skills to blanket receivers. It makes him even more valuable as he could chip in at cornerback in an injury emergency or if his team needed him to play some press man on a big wide receiver.      For run defense, Melifonwu is a dependable tackler who shows a great burst to fire into the gap or downhill to take down a running back. He has the size and strength to take on NFL ball-carriers. Melifonwu is physical and packs a punch on running backs. With his size and instincts, Melifonwu could be a strong safety type who plays as the eighth man in the box to defend ground games.      Melifonwu is sufficiently flexible to play strong or free safety in the NFL. It is interesting to hear as some team sources think he would be best as a deep rangy free safety to run and cover the deep part of the field. Others think that Melifonwu could fit well as a strong safety who walks down in the box. That speaks to his well-rounded skill set and versatility as a player.      In the 2017 NFL Draft, Melifonwu could be a late first-round or second-round pick. He is the rare safety prospect who could be a versatile starter as a free or strong safety. Melifonwu could rise throughout the leadup to the 2017 NFL Draft, and it wouldn’t be surprising if he ends up turning into a good NFL starter with Pro Bowl potential given his athletic upside."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Zach Cunningham","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":234,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Vanderbilt","pros":"Very good instincts ; Rangy ; Gifted pass-coverage linebacker ; Impressive man-coverage ability versus tight ends and running backs ; Can drop into zone coverage ; Ball skills ; Above-average height and length for a linebacker ; Tough run defender ; Good tackler ; Quick ; Diagnosis skills ; Flashes ability to shed blocks ; Can get off blocks and make tackle ; Read-and-react skills ; Fits a 4-3 or 3-4 defense ; Always around the ball ; Quick to the flat ; Upside ; Experienced","cons":"Inconsistent taking on blocks; sometimes runs around them ; Not explosive ; Not sudden ; Not a game changer ; Not a violent tackler ; Lacks instant acceleration ; Lean frame; his weight is all bone ;Summary:  Prior to the 2016 season, there was a buzz about Cunningham in scouting circles as he was a standout in fall camp after having an impressive sophomore season. Cunningham totaled 103 tackles with 16.5 tackles for a loss, 4.5 sacks, three passes batted and four forced fumbles in 2015.","similar_player":"Derrick Johnson.","simular_player_bio":"Sources have compared Cunningham to Johnson, which makes a lot of sense. Johnson (6-3, 242) and Cunningham have the same build while both being instinctive linebackers who have a serious presence in the middle of the field. Johnson was a first-round pick out of Texas. In the NFL, I could see Cunningham being a linebacker similar to Johnson, although maybe not quite as good.;NFL Matches:  Miami, Detroit, New York Giants, Houston, Indianapolis, Green Bay, Buffalo, Los Angeles Chargers, Oakland, Denver, Kansas City, Cincinnati, San Francisco and Arizona","summary":"Prior to the 2016 season, there was a buzz about Cunningham in scouting circles as he was a standout in fall camp after having an impressive sophomore season. Cunningham totaled 103 tackles with 16.5 tackles for a loss, 4.5 sacks, three passes batted and four forced fumbles in 2015.     Cunningham was even better in 2016. While Alabama’s Reuben Foster had a bigger name and received more awards, Cunningham produced a lot more than Foster did. Cunningham also made some huge game-changing plays that led to Vanderbilt pulling off upsets to beat Ole Miss and Georgia. On the year, he totaled 125 tackles with 16.5 for a loss, three passes batted and two forced fumbles.      For the NFL, Cunningham does everything well and there isn’t a serious weakness in his game. His run defense covers sideline to sideline with the quickness to track down ball-carriers. Cunningham has very good instincts and is very good at reading his keys and exploding through the scrum to take down backs. He is big enough to defend against downhill runs coming straight at him. In terms of getting off blocks, Cunningham is a mixed story. There were plays where he was quite impassive to shed blocks and then make a tackle. Then on other plays, he would try to run around blocks rather than taking them on. He needs to improve at more consistently taking on blocks in the NFL. Adding some more muscle to his lean frame could help him to execute that.     Cunningham is very well-suited for pass coverage in today’s NFL. As a professional, he could be an asset as a linebacker weapon to neutralize receiving threat tight ends in man-to-man coverage. Cunningham has good height and length to match up on tight ends with the speed to get down the seam. He was very good in coverage for Vanderbilt last season. For running backs out of the backfield, Cunningham is also able to blanket them. In zone coverage, Cunningham is skilled to pick up receivers coming into his area and keeping them from getting open. He also flashed as a blitzer when given the opportunity to rush the passer. Cunningham should be a true three-down defender in the NFL.      There are some scouting sources who really like Cunningham and others who more lukewarm. One scout said, “I worry at his current size and mass holding vs. the run. He has the frame to be 245 so hopefully he can get there. He’s so narrow-trunked and thin-legged; just not much growth potential in lower half to indicate a guy who’ll ever be an explosive take on player. His weight is all bone. That being said I like Zach. More of an Eagle front Sam or 3-4 Will linebacker to me as far as maximizing his skill set, reducing the number of blocks taking on offensive linemen for him. He’ll handle tight ends and fullbacks fine.”     For the NFL, Cunningham has three-down starting potential. Being a run-and-chase Will (weakside) linebacker in a 3-4 defense would be a great fit for Cunningham. In a 4-3 defense, he could be a Mike (middle) linebacker if he adds weight and improves at taking on offensive linemen. Otherwise, he could be a Will or Sam (strongside).     In the 2017 NFL Draft, Cunningham has a shot to be a late first-round pick. Most sources, however, think he probably ends up going in the second round.      Player Comparison: Derrick Johnson.  Sources have compared Cunningham to Johnson, which makes a lot of sense. Johnson (6-3, 242) and Cunningham have the same build while both being instinctive linebackers who have a serious presence in the middle of the field. Johnson was a first-round pick out of Texas. In the NFL, I could see Cunningham being a linebacker similar to Johnson, although maybe not quite as good.     NFL Matches:  Miami, Detroit, New York Giants, Houston, Indianapolis, Green Bay, Buffalo, Los Angeles Chargers, Oakland, Denver, Kansas City, Cincinnati, San Francisco and Arizona     There are a lot of teams that could consider drafting Cunningham late in the first round and into Round 2. Miami had a big need at linebacker entering the offseason, and even after free agency, the team could consider Cunningham in the first or second round. The Lions could use more linebacker talent. Cunningham would be a great fit for Detroit in during the first two rounds.      The Raiders have a huge need at middle linebacker as the interior of their defense was shredded last year. Cunningham would be an instant upgrade. Staying in the AFC West, the Chargers are switching to a 4-3 defense and let Manti Te’o leave in free agency. Cunningham could form a nice tandem with Denzel Perryman. Denver could use a linebacker upgrade ever since losing Danny Trevathan a year ago. Kansas City also could consider Cunningham as an understudy to Derrick Johnson.     The Texans need a linebacker upgrade next to Bernardrick McKinney as Brian Cushing has become a liability on the field. Houston has bigger needs for Round 1, but Cunningham could be an option for the Texans’ second-round pick. The rival Colts need a linebacker upgrade, too, and Cunningham would be a great pick for them in the second round.      Green Bay has needed an inside linebacker upgrade for years, but Ted Thompson hasn’t been inclined to take one in the early rounds. Thus, Cunningham to Green Bay seems very unlikely even though he would be a great fit in the Packers’ 3-4 scheme.     The Bills could use a Will (weakside) linebacker to add to their change to a 4-3. Cunningham could form a nice tandem with Reggie Ragland.      The Bengals could use more linebacker talent next to Vontaze Burfict, and Cunningham could be a fit for them in Round 2.     The 49ers could use an inside linebacker upgrade, and Cunningham could be in play for them at the top of Day 2. Staying in the NFC West, Arizona needs an inside linebacker upgrade after moving on from Kevin Minter."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ethan Pocic","year":2017,"height":78,"weight":307,"position":"Center","college":"LSU","pros":"Technician ; Well-developed technique ; Plays with good leverage ; Good knee bend ; Hand placement ; Intelligent ; Athletic ; Quick feet ; Agile ; Developed build ; Quick to the second level ; Good fit in a zone-blocking scheme ; Good size hands ; Flexibility ; Experienced ; Should be able to play quickly","cons":"Not very powerful in the ground game ; May not be strong enough to start at guard ; Could use more strength in his base for heavy nose tackles ;Summary:  It doesn’t matter how talented a running back is, if his offensive line can’t open some lanes, he won’t be effective. Even though teams knew the rushing attack was coming, they couldn’t stop Leonard Fournette thanks in part to his offensive line, which had Pocic leading the way in the interior. ;Pocic broke into the lineup for LSU as a sophomore in 2014, starting nine games at right guard and three at center. For 2015, he moved to center and helped Fournette to a dominant season. Pocic stayed at center for his senior year and continued his strong play to close out his career. He had a respectable week at the Senior Bowl as well.","similar_player":"Max Unger.","simular_player_bio":"Pocic reminds me of Unger coming out of Oregon. Both are technicians who are intelligent, well-rounded blockers. Unger (6-5, 305) and Pocic are almost identical in size as well, with both players not having overpowering strength at the point of attack. Unger has had a good NFL career for the Seahawks and Saints after being a second-round pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. Pocic could also be a second-day pick.;NFL Matches:  Minnesota, Cleveland, Denver, Seattle, Cincinnati and Washington","summary":"It doesn’t matter how talented a running back is, if his offensive line can’t open some lanes, he won’t be effective. Even though teams knew the rushing attack was coming, they couldn’t stop Leonard Fournette thanks in part to his offensive line, which had Pocic leading the way in the interior.      Pocic broke into the lineup for LSU as a sophomore in 2014, starting nine games at right guard and three at center. For 2015, he moved to center and helped Fournette to a dominant season. Pocic stayed at center for his senior year and continued his strong play to close out his career. He had a respectable week at the Senior Bowl as well.     In pass protection, Pocic was very reliable. He is good at hitting double teams on tackles and also is smart in his positioning. He also has the athleticism and quickness to help handle interior speed rushers. Adding some strength to his base will help him against the heavy, powerful 3-4 nose tackles of the NFL.      In the ground game, Pocic is an athletic blocker who is very effective at the point of attack. He has natural athleticism and is excellent at hitting blocks on the second level. He also does a quality job of sustaining those blocks and has strong technique with hand placement. While Pocic isn’t a true bull as a run blocker, he is effective at opening holes in the ground game. He gives a good effort with his size and length helping to cover up deficiencies.     Pocic is an intelligent technician at the point of attack who should be able to play quickly in his NFL career. He would be a good fit in a zone-blocking system and also could play some guard in that style of offense. In a power-man scheme, however, he should definitely play center. Sources have said that Pocic grades out as a third-round pick and could go on the second day of the 2017 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tanoh Kpassagnon","year":2017,"height":78,"weight":280,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Villanova","pros":"Excellent length ; Great fit as a 3-4 defensive end ; Tough run defender ; Strong at point of attack ; Hard to move in the ground game ; Can lock down his gap ; Gap integrity ; Ability to bull rush ; Uses hands and feet at the same time ; Good get off ; Fast in a straight line ; Speed to close ; Active hands ; Strength to shed blocks ; Can play inside and outside in a 4-3 ; Upside ; Intelligent ; High character ; Good work ethic","cons":"Tight ; Not agile ; Poor redirection ; Lack of bend ; Can’t sink his hips ; Can play too high ; Raw ; Needs lots of development on his technique ;Summary:  During training camp prior to the 2016 season, WalterFootball.com heard from sources that Villanova defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon was an under-the-radar prospect who teams viewed as being a second-day talent for the 2017 NFL Draft. As a junior, he totaled 33 tackles with 6.5 sacks, 9.5 tackles for a loss, two blocked kicks and a forced fumble while showing the physical talent to play professionally. Kpassagnon sported a unique skill set for the NFL with height, length, speed, and strength. ;Kpassagnon recorded 45 tackles with 21.5 for a loss, 11 sacks, one forced fumble and a pass batted in 2016. At the Senior Bowl, he had a respectable week on the field and showed that his strength, speed and length make for a tough challenge for offensive linemen. However, Kpassagnon did illustrate that he is raw from a technique standpoint, and the lack of experience was also on display in the team meetings. Sources said that Kpassagnon is an intelligent young man and a hard worker, but still has a lot of football to learn. ;As a run defender, Kpassagnon is tough at the point of attack. He is strong to hold his gap and can be tough to move at the point of attack. Kpassagnon is able to shed blocks and make tackles outside of gap. He is tough to set the edge and should be a quality end to take on right tackles in the NFL.","similar_player":"Devin Taylor.","simular_player_bio":"Sources from multiple teams independently compared Kpassagnon to Taylor, which makes a lot of sense. Taylor (6-7, 275) and Kpassagnon are nearly identical in size. Both have great length with some athleticism. Taylor may not be as stiff as Kpassagnon, but Kpassagnon could be faster and stronger at the point of attack. In the NFL, Kpassagnon could be a defender similar to Taylor.;NFL Matches:  Oakland, New York Giants, Dallas, Atlanta, New England, New Orleans, Detroit, Washington, Cincinnati, Arizona, Seattle and Denver","summary":"During training camp prior to the 2016 season, WalterFootball.com heard from sources that Villanova defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon was an under-the-radar prospect who teams viewed as being a second-day talent for the 2017 NFL Draft. As a junior, he totaled 33 tackles with 6.5 sacks, 9.5 tackles for a loss, two blocked kicks and a forced fumble while showing the physical talent to play professionally. Kpassagnon sported a unique skill set for the NFL with height, length, speed, and strength.      Kpassagnon recorded 45 tackles with 21.5 for a loss, 11 sacks, one forced fumble and a pass batted in 2016. At the Senior Bowl, he had a respectable week on the field and showed that his strength, speed and length make for a tough challenge for offensive linemen. However, Kpassagnon did illustrate that he is raw from a technique standpoint, and the lack of experience was also on display in the team meetings. Sources said that Kpassagnon is an intelligent young man and a hard worker, but still has a lot of football to learn.      As a run defender, Kpassagnon is tough at the point of attack. He is strong to hold his gap and can be tough to move at the point of attack. Kpassagnon is able to shed blocks and make tackles outside of gap. He is tough to set the edge and should be a quality end to take on right tackles in the NFL.     In the pass rush, Kpassagnon has a quick get-off with speed to close. He is faster than expected and often his speed catches offensive linemen by surprise. Kpassagnon is able to fight with his hands while pushing upfield and shows some versatility in moves with a rip move, bull rush and speed rush.     Kpassagnon needs a lot of development for the NFL. In part because of his height and muscular build, he is a stiff defender. Kpassagnon can’t bend around the corner or sink his hips to get pointed to the quarterback. Running the hoops drills and trying to improve his agility would make him a much more dangerous defender. Kpassagnon still is raw in terms of his hand placement and his body control – he can play too high at times. Still, Kpassagnon has great length for the NFL with strength and speed. He has a lot of athletic upside and could develop into a tough pro with good coaching.      For the NFL, Kpassagnon has versatility. He has ideal length and strength to be a five-technique defensive end in a 3-4 defense. In a 4-3 defense, he could be a base left defensive end who moves inside for passing situations. Kpassagnon also could play left defensive end on all of his snaps, but he probably won’t ever be a player who produces big sack totals coming from end.      Sources say they expect Kpassagnon to be second-round pick, and he shouldn’t fall out of Day 2 of the 2017 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chidobe Awuzie","year":2017,"height":72,"weight":205,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Colorado","pros":"Good combination of size and speed ; Breaks well on the ball ; Dangerous blitzer ; Reads quarterbacks’ eyes well ; Reads receivers’ routes well ; Comfortable in off-man coverage ; Very good in zone coverage ; Tough defender ; Quality tackler ; Willing run defender","cons":"Gives up separation ; Doesn’t adjust well; gives up late separation ; Plays smaller than his height/weight ; Receivers beat him for 50-50 passes ; Grabs a lot on receivers ; Could have penalty issues in the NFL ; Doesn’t have great short-area twitch ; Doesn’t track the ball very well downfield ; Lacks recoverability ;Summary:  The 2017 NFL Draft is known for being especially strong at the cornerback position, and Awuzie is one of those players who is contributing to that, as he is a talented athlete for the NFL. While Awuzie has an excellent combination of size and speed, he is one of the most love-hate prospects in the 2017 NFL Draft. There are teams that love him and have him as a potential top-20 pick, yet others hate him and have graded him for Day 3. ;Awuzie saw the field quickly in his collegiate career, racking up 53 tackles as a freshman and 63 tackles as a sophomore. He had a total of nine passes broken up and zero interceptions as an underclassman. As a junior, Awuize had perhaps his best season as he totaled 84 tackles with 12 for a loss, four sacks, seven passes broken up and two interceptions. ;For 2016, Awuzie was part of a good Colorado secondary, notching 65 tackles with 12 passes broken up, one interception and four sacks. While Awuzie will probably get drafted higher and has more hype, teammate Akhello Witherspoon was Colorado’s best cover corner last season. In his final collegiate game, Awuzie gave the skeptics ammo for their arguments as Oklahoma State picked on him repeatedly. He was beaten for a long pass on which James Washington got late separation and outplayed him for the ball. Washington then beat Awuzie on a quick slant for a touchdown. After Awuzie was targeted and beaten throughout the first half, Colorado had more success after adjusting by putting Witherspoon on Washington. ;That game illustrated some of the issues in Awuzie as a player. One, he gives up separation as he can be slow to react and adjust to receivers. He has a hitch in his twitch, and his change-of-direction issue allows receivers to get late separation. Awuzie is better off playing zone coverage off the line of scrimmage since he can break downhill or just turn and run in off-man coverage. Awuzie lacks some recovery skills and plays smaller than his listed numbers. Receivers can outcompete him for 50-50 receivers. Zone also fits Awuzie better because he grabs a lot and tugs at receivers when running with them in man coverage. It wouldn’t be surprising if he has some issues with holding and pass interference penalties in the NFL.","similar_player":"Davon House","simular_player_bio":"Awuzie reminds me of House. When there was talent around House in Green Bay, he was a solid corner with good size and enough speed to function. However when the supporting cast wasn’t good, lik in Jacksonville, House got picked on and allowed separation. That reminds me of Awuzie. House (6-0, 200) and Awuzie are identical in size. In the NFL, I think Awuzie will be a similar corner to House.;NFL Matches: Cleveland, San Francisco, Chicago, Los Angeles Chargers, Buffalo, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Indianapolis, Baltimore, Washington, Tennessee, Detroit, Miami, Oakland, Houston, Dallas and Green Bay","summary":"The 2017 NFL Draft is known for being especially strong at the cornerback position, and Awuzie is one of those players who is contributing to that, as he is a talented athlete for the NFL. While Awuzie has an excellent combination of size and speed, he is one of the most love-hate prospects in the 2017 NFL Draft. There are teams that love him and have him as a potential top-20 pick, yet others hate him and have graded him for Day 3.      Awuzie saw the field quickly in his collegiate career, racking up 53 tackles as a freshman and 63 tackles as a sophomore. He had a total of nine passes broken up and zero interceptions as an underclassman. As a junior, Awuize had perhaps his best season as he totaled 84 tackles with 12 for a loss, four sacks, seven passes broken up and two interceptions.      For 2016, Awuzie was part of a good Colorado secondary, notching 65 tackles with 12 passes broken up, one interception and four sacks. While Awuzie will probably get drafted higher and has more hype, teammate Akhello Witherspoon was Colorado’s best cover corner last season. In his final collegiate game, Awuzie gave the skeptics ammo for their arguments as Oklahoma State picked on him repeatedly. He was beaten for a long pass on which James Washington got late separation and outplayed him for the ball. Washington then beat Awuzie on a quick slant for a touchdown. After Awuzie was targeted and beaten throughout the first half, Colorado had more success after adjusting by putting Witherspoon on Washington.      That game illustrated some of the issues in Awuzie as a player. One, he gives up separation as he can be slow to react and adjust to receivers. He has a hitch in his twitch, and his change-of-direction issue allows receivers to get late separation. Awuzie is better off playing zone coverage off the line of scrimmage since he can break downhill or just turn and run in off-man coverage. Awuzie lacks some recovery skills and plays smaller than his listed numbers. Receivers can outcompete him for 50-50 receivers. Zone also fits Awuzie better because he grabs a lot and tugs at receivers when running with them in man coverage. It wouldn’t be surprising if he has some issues with holding and pass interference penalties in the NFL.     The teams that like Awuzie see a few things that has them grading him higher than the skeptics. He does have a nice skill set with size and speed. Additionally, Awuzie breaks well on the ball and has decent instincts. He does a nice job of reading the eyes of the quarterback and reading the routes of receivers. Awuzie also is an excellent blitzer and provided some huge plays for his defense by blitzing off the edge. He is at his best driving hard downhill on routes or chasing down receivers/quarterbacks. Thus, in this analyst’s opinion, Awuzie would fit best in a Tampa 2 defense.     There are enough teams that like Awuzie that he could be a first- or second-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Josh Jones","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":220,"position":"Safety","college":"N.C. State","pros":"Instinctive ; Good size/speed combination ; Fast defender ; Has enough height to defend big receivers, tight ends ; Weapon to cover pass-receiving tight ends ; Quick ; Covers a lot of ground on the back end ; Could play some deep center field ; Single-high safety potential ; Can play deep zone coverage ; Showed some nickel man-coverage skills ; Reads a quarterback’s eyes ; Very athletic ; Quick feet ; Not tight; loose hips to turn and run ; Has ball skills ; Soft hands to catch interceptions ; Plays the ball well to avoid penalties and smack passes away ; Not a gambler ; Quick firing to flat or coming downhill ; Can be a strong safety, eighth man in the box ; Tough run defender ; Size to tackle NFL running backs ; Special teams coverage potential ; Should be able to contribute quickly ; Huge athletic upside ; Very strong ; Dedicated in the weight room","cons":"Eye discipline needs to improve ; Can be overly aggressive ; Hasn’t seen some route combinations ; Prone to getting out of place from play action ; Needs to be more of a wrap-up tackler and not just explosive hitter ;Summary:  Over the past three seasons, Jones was a tough ACC safety yet largely went under the radar. That is somewhat surprising as Jones made four interceptions and 63 tackles during his redshirt freshman season at N.C. State. The following year, he had one pick and 56 tackles. Jones had a big 2016 season to conclude his college football career. On the year, the junior collected 109 tackles with eight passes batted, one forced fumble and three interceptions.","similar_player":"Mike Minter.","simular_player_bio":"Jones reminds me of a bigger version of Minter. Minter was a second-round pick who went on to have an excellent NFL career. He was a tough, physical presence who turned himself into a well-rounded defender. I think Jones could end up being similar in the NFL and also might be a second-round pick.;NFL Matches:  Tampa Bay, Houston, Seattle, Buffalo, New York Jets, Atlanta, Carolina, Cleveland, Chicago, Cincinnati, Los Angeles Chargers and Pittsburgh","summary":"Over the past three seasons, Jones was a tough ACC safety yet largely went under the radar. That is somewhat surprising as Jones made four interceptions and 63 tackles during his redshirt freshman season at N.C. State. The following year, he had one pick and 56 tackles. Jones had a big 2016 season to conclude his college football career. On the year, the junior collected 109 tackles with eight passes batted, one forced fumble and three interceptions.     Jones has the potential to be a real asset in the NFL. He has the speed, size, and enough ball skills to be a single-high deep free safety. As the deep center fielder, Jones can break on the ball well and is a threat to pick it off or slap it away.      Jones is rangy and is adept at making some plays downfield. He is a fast defender who covers a lot of ground in the deep part of the field, yet has the size to battle big wideouts and tight ends. With some development, Jones could have some man-coverage ability to defend the pass-receiving tight ends who cause mismatch problems for most teams. Right now, his off-man coverage on tight ends will need work. With some coaching, Jones could man up on them and should be an asset at neutralizing those kind of weapons.      Jones can be a tough defender against the run as he has the size to tackle and will make some bone-rattling hits. Jones clearly loves to come downhill or fire to the flat to blow up a ball-carrier. With his size and instincts, Jones could be a strong safety type who plays as the eighth man in the box to defend against ground games.      There are a few points of improvement for Jones in the NFL. His eye discipline needs work as play fakes and play action get him to bite. That leads him to taking false steps and getting out of position. Aside from those vision issues, Jones can be overly aggressive, which can work against him at times. Becoming more of a wrap-up tackler is necessary as well.      For the NFL, Jones could be flexible to play strong or free safety. He has the versatility to be an interchangeable safety who flips responsibilities pre-snap. Teams love that kind of safety. In the 2017 NFL Draft, Jones is likely to be a second-round pick, and he won’t last long if he makes it to the third round."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"JuJu Smith-Schuster","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":215,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"USC","pros":"Run-after-the-catch skills ; Extremely physical ; Red-zone weapon ; Wins 50-50 passes ; Has the strength to outfight defensive backs ; Good hands ; Long arms ; Attacks the football ; Gritty player; plays with an attitude ; Strong ; Experienced and successful against good college programs ; Blocking ability ; Ready to contribute","cons":"Could struggle to separate from NFL cornerbacks ; Not a deep threat ; Has to maintain focus ;Summary:  USC has been producing a lot of wide receiver talent for the NFL, and Smith-Schuster will keep that tradition going in 2017. He was the replacement for Marquis Lee, and like Lee, Smith-Schuster made a quick impact for the Trojans. In 2014, Smith-Schuster had an impressive freshman season as he totaled 54 catches for 724 yards and five touchdowns. ;In 2015, Smith-Schuster was excellent with 85 receptions for 1,389 yards and 10 touchdowns as the No. 1 receiver for Cody Kessler. Smith-Schuster hauled in 90 receptions for 914 yards and 10 scores in 2016. The junior’s steady play helped quarterback Sam Darnold to have a breakout season. ;For the NFL, Smith-Schuster is a big, strong, possession receiver. He routinely used his size and strength to make catches over defensive backs for 50-50 passes. That made Smith-Schuster very dangerous in the red zone. Even though he isn’t very fast, Smith-Schuster has some excellent run-after-the-catch skills. He can pick up yards by getting North and South while also being tough to tackle in open field. On wide receiver screens, Smith-Schuster is dangerous. ;Smith-Schuster is a very good receiver running quick slants, digs and crosses. Those are the basic routes of the west coast offense, and Smith-Schuster would be a good fit in that scheme. His skills would suit him well to being hit on the run with quick passes and allow him to run after the catch. He is adept to weave around defenders and break tackles with his size and strength. ;Smith-Schuster could struggle to separate from NFL cornerbacks, who will be able to run with him. It also will be harder to complete 50-50 passes against them because they’re bigger than the corners Smith-Schuster typically faced in college. Smith-Schuster is not vertically explosive, thus separating will be a challenge in his route-running. ;Teams feel that Smith-Schuster could be a very good No. 2 receiver in the NFL. WalterFootball.com knows some teams that are considering Smith-Schuster with early second-round picks.","similar_player":"Mohamed Sanu. Smith-Schuster’s game is similar to Sanu as possession receivers who can be effective as No. 2 wideouts in the NFL. They are similar in size, and Sanu (6-2, 210) is a run-after-the-catch receiver like Smith-Schuster. Sanu and Smith-Schuster have comparable speed as well. Sanu was a second-day pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, and Smith-Schuster will slip to Day 2.;NFL Matches:","simular_player_bio":"San Francisco, Chicago, Los Angeles Rams, Buffalo, Philadelphia, Tennessee, Tampa Bay, Kansas City, Baltimore, Dallas and New Orleans","summary":"USC has been producing a lot of wide receiver talent for the NFL, and Smith-Schuster will keep that tradition going in 2017. He was the replacement for Marquis Lee, and like Lee, Smith-Schuster made a quick impact for the Trojans. In 2014, Smith-Schuster had an impressive freshman season as he totaled 54 catches for 724 yards and five touchdowns.      In 2015, Smith-Schuster was excellent with 85 receptions for 1,389 yards and 10 touchdowns as the No. 1 receiver for Cody Kessler. Smith-Schuster hauled in 90 receptions for 914 yards and 10 scores in 2016. The junior’s steady play helped quarterback Sam Darnold to have a breakout season.      For the NFL, Smith-Schuster is a big, strong, possession receiver. He routinely used his size and strength to make catches over defensive backs for 50-50 passes. That made Smith-Schuster very dangerous in the red zone. Even though he isn’t very fast, Smith-Schuster has some excellent run-after-the-catch skills. He can pick up yards by getting North and South while also being tough to tackle in open field. On wide receiver screens, Smith-Schuster is dangerous.      Smith-Schuster is a very good receiver running quick slants, digs and crosses. Those are the basic routes of the west coast offense, and Smith-Schuster would be a good fit in that scheme. His skills would suit him well to being hit on the run with quick passes and allow him to run after the catch. He is adept to weave around defenders and break tackles with his size and strength.      Smith-Schuster could struggle to separate from NFL cornerbacks, who will be able to run with him. It also will be harder to complete 50-50 passes against them because they’re bigger than the corners Smith-Schuster typically faced in college. Smith-Schuster is not vertically explosive, thus separating will be a challenge in his route-running.      Teams feel that Smith-Schuster could be a very good No. 2 receiver in the NFL. WalterFootball.com knows some teams that are considering Smith-Schuster with early second-round picks."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dion Dawkins","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Taylor Moton","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Larry Ogunjobi","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ahkello Witherspoon","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Alvin Kamara","year":2017,"height":70,"weight":214,"position":"Running Back","college":"Tennessee","pros":"Play-making back as a runner and receiver ; Slashing back ; Very sudden ; Patience ; Explosive first-step ; Great knee bend, body lean ; Runs behind his pads ; Excellent vision ; Rare feel, instincts as a runner ; Great elusiveness to dodge tacklers; Consistent sources of big plays ; Threat to rip off chunk gains on any touch ; Elusive runner ; Great cutting ability; Finishes runs well ; Can get yards after contact ; Reliable hands as a receiver ; Excellent route-runner; Speed to get open ; Very good at getting separation ; Excellent run-after-the-catch ability; Second-gear speed ; Sudden ; Big-play threat ; Explosive burst at the second level as a runner ; Dangerous in the open field ; Can be used as a returner ; Experienced and successful against good college programs ; Ready to contribute immediately","cons":"Can he handle a big work load of carries in the NFL? ; Never was the feature back for an entire season ; Quick, but not overly fast and can be caught from behind ;Summary:  The SEC is a run-based conference that plays a lot of smash-mouth football, and Kamara was a standout running back for two of the conference’s legendary programs. There is no doubt that he is a quick, athletic and versatile back who has play-making potential for the NFL. ;Kamara started out his career at Alabama. He had an arrest for a traffic violation and had a warrant issued after failing to appear in court, but NFL teams say that there is nothing to really worry about Kamara off the field. He ended up leaving Alabama primarily because the program had a crowded backfield and he wanted to see the field sooner. Prior to Kamara’s leaving, Nick Saban heaped praise on Kamara, and even after Kamara left, Saban said they knew that Kamara was a real talent with special ability. Kamara landed at Tennessee where he formed a dangerous tandem with power back Jalen Hurd. ;In 2015, Kamara averaged 6.5 yards per carry for 698 yards with seven touchdowns. He showed his receiving skills with 34 receptions for 291 yards with three scores. As a junior, Kamara was excellent at the start of the year and eventually Hurd quit the team. In 2016, Kamara averaged 5.8 yards per carry for 596 yards and nine scores. He also caught 40 passes for 392 yards and four scores. The juniot averaged 9.7 yards per punt return per well. ;As a runner, Kamara is a play-maker. He is quick, sudden, and a threat to rip off a chunk run on any touch. Kamara has moves in the open field to juke defenders or weave around them with excellent cutting ability. He also has a quick step to break into the open field. Kamara possesses vision, cutting ability, and runs with excellent knee bend to stay behind his pads. While he isn’t the biggest of backs, he has a quality build and weight to help him take hits. ;The NFL is a passing-driven league, and Kamara fits it perfectly in that regard as he is a tremendous receiving back. As a receiver, he has soft hands and is a very good route-runner. Kamara could end up being one of the better receiving backs in the NFL. Tennessee would line him up as a slot receiver, and he was excellent in that role. He also was solid as a blocker. Kamara is an excellent returner on special teams, but as a pro, he probably won’t be called on to do that because his team will want to protect him. ;In the NFL, Kamara isn’t the biggest of backs to take on a huge work load of carries. He does run the ball well between the tackles, but he was never the feature back in college. There is doubt around the league that Kamara can handle being a 20-carry-per-game back and hold up for a whole season. Some scouts feel that Kamara would be better as a rotational back and more of the feature back in the passing offense. ;Here is how one top scout expressed the concerns on Kamara, “He just has no track record of being THE guy and handling the load for a stretch. There’s a poor history trying to project part time guys as lead backs in the NFL: Reggie Bush, Ronnie Brown, Laurence Maroney, Felix Jones for instance were just as dynamic if not better as college players and had even more tape than Kamara did, and they all struggled making that transition. It’s harder projecting to a 16-game schedule (let alone an extensive career) for running backs that haven’t done it majority of their collegiate careers. There’s always an outlier so it’s a “never say never” situation. To me, he’s a 2, and I would feel good about getting him in that range as a pick. That’s a good second-round pick for any team employing that role. That would be his best best. Get in a situation where he can replicate what he’s been doing already, prove/grow into more extensive role being the goal.” ;If Kamara goes to a team with a good offensive line and quarterback, he could provide an immediate impact and be a difference-maker. Kamara could go late in the first round, but the second round seems like his most likely destination.","similar_player":"Jamaal Charles.","simular_player_bio":"There are two Jamaal Charles-type backs in this draft class with Stanford’s Christian McCaffrey being one and Kamara being the other. Charles (5-11, 199) and Kamara are almost identical in size. Both can run the ball between the tackles with the explosiveness to rip off yards in chunks. They are tremendous receivers out of the backfield with shifty moves in the open field. Like Charles, Kamara could be a three-down difference-maker in the NFL.;NFL Matches:  Indianapolis, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Tampa Bay, Green Bay, New York Giants, Detroit, New York Jets, Carolina, Minnesota ;There are a lot of teams that could take Kamara despite not having a need at the position because he is a play-maker who could have a huge impact at providing wins for his team. ;In the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft, there are a lot of teams that could consider taking a running back. Perhaps the highest Kamara could hope to go would be in the middle of Round 1. The Colts (14), Eagles (15), and Ravens (16) all need long-term starting running backs. Of those three, the Colts are probably the least likely to take a tailback because of their vast needs on the defensive side of the ball. Philadelphia with Doug Pederson’s offense would be a good fit for Kamara’s running and receiving skills. Baltimore has tried a few different runners, but needs a lead back to carry the ground game. Tampa Bay could consider taking Kamara given Doug Martin’s situation and uncertain future with the organization. ;However, going in the top 20 seems too high for Kamara. Being selected late in the first round by one of the playoff teams is more feasible. There are a lot of fits among the playoff teams for Kamara. In the NFC North, the Packers lost Eddie Lacy this offseason and will need a starting running back. Kamara would be a great scheme fit for Green Bay. The Lions had the 30th-ranked rushing offense in 2016 and haven’t had Ameer Abdullah panned out thus far. ;The Giants fielded the 29th-ranked rushing offense last season and badly need some talent in the backfield. A speedy and play-making back like Kamara would really diversify their offense. ;If Kamara slips to the second round, he shouldn’t have a long wait. The Jets have Matt Forte, but the skilled veteran is aging. Kamara could make a big difference for whomever is the Jets next starting quarterback following Josh McCown – perhaps Christian Hackenberg or Bryce Petty. ;Adding Kamara to Cam Newton could be a dynamic combination of running ability for the Panthers. Jonathan Stewart just turned 30 prior and has had durability throughout his career. If Kamara gets to the Panthers’ second-round pick, he could be too good to pass up. ;The Vikings need a replacement for Adrian Peterson, and Kamara would diversify their offense. Philadelphia, Indianapolis and Baltimore would all be prime candidates to select Kamara with a second-round pick – if he falls that far.","summary":"The SEC is a run-based conference that plays a lot of smash-mouth football, and Kamara was a standout running back for two of the conference’s legendary programs. There is no doubt that he is a quick, athletic and versatile back who has play-making potential for the NFL.      Kamara started out his career at Alabama. He had an arrest for a traffic violation and had a warrant issued after failing to appear in court, but NFL teams say that there is nothing to really worry about Kamara off the field. He ended up leaving Alabama primarily because the program had a crowded backfield and he wanted to see the field sooner. Prior to Kamara’s leaving, Nick Saban heaped praise on Kamara, and even after Kamara left, Saban said they knew that Kamara was a real talent with special ability. Kamara landed at Tennessee where he formed a dangerous tandem with power back Jalen Hurd.      In 2015, Kamara averaged 6.5 yards per carry for 698 yards with seven touchdowns. He showed his receiving skills with 34 receptions for 291 yards with three scores. As a junior, Kamara was excellent at the start of the year and eventually Hurd quit the team. In 2016, Kamara averaged 5.8 yards per carry for 596 yards and nine scores. He also caught 40 passes for 392 yards and four scores. The juniot averaged 9.7 yards per punt return per well.      As a runner, Kamara is a play-maker. He is quick, sudden, and a threat to rip off a chunk run on any touch. Kamara has moves in the open field to juke defenders or weave around them with excellent cutting ability. He also has a quick step to break into the open field. Kamara possesses vision, cutting ability, and runs with excellent knee bend to stay behind his pads. While he isn’t the biggest of backs, he has a quality build and weight to help him take hits.      The NFL is a passing-driven league, and Kamara fits it perfectly in that regard as he is a tremendous receiving back. As a receiver, he has soft hands and is a very good route-runner. Kamara could end up being one of the better receiving backs in the NFL. Tennessee would line him up as a slot receiver, and he was excellent in that role. He also was solid as a blocker. Kamara is an excellent returner on special teams, but as a pro, he probably won’t be called on to do that because his team will want to protect him.      In the NFL, Kamara isn’t the biggest of backs to take on a huge work load of carries. He does run the ball well between the tackles, but he was never the feature back in college. There is doubt around the league that Kamara can handle being a 20-carry-per-game back and hold up for a whole season. Some scouts feel that Kamara would be better as a rotational back and more of the feature back in the passing offense.      Here is how one top scout expressed the concerns on Kamara, “He just has no track record of being THE guy and handling the load for a stretch. There’s a poor history trying to project part time guys as lead backs in the NFL: Reggie Bush, Ronnie Brown, Laurence Maroney, Felix Jones for instance were just as dynamic if not better as college players and had even more tape than Kamara did, and they all struggled making that transition. It’s harder projecting to a 16-game schedule (let alone an extensive career) for running backs that haven’t done it majority of their collegiate careers. There’s always an outlier so it’s a “never say never” situation. To me, he’s a 2, and I would feel good about getting him in that range as a pick. That’s a good second-round pick for any team employing that role. That would be his best best. Get in a situation where he can replicate what he’s been doing already, prove/grow into more extensive role being the goal.”      If Kamara goes to a team with a good offensive line and quarterback, he could provide an immediate impact and be a difference-maker. Kamara could go late in the first round, but the second round seems like his most likely destination."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cooper Kupp","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":198,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Eastern Washington","pros":"Excellent route-runner; quick out of breaks ; Great hands ; Catches ball in hands ; Run-after-the-catch skills ; Consistent play-maker ; Good release off of the line ; Gets yards after contact ; Quality red-zone weapon ; Can win 50-50 passes ; Physical ; Tracks the ball extremely well ; Late hands ; Excellent body control ; Attacks the football ; Polished receiver ; High points the ball well ; Very adept at finding soft spots in zone ; Quality size ; Gritty player ; Ready to contribute quickly ; Quality blocker ; Durable","cons":"Jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none-type prospect ; Could struggle to separate from some NFL cornerbacks ; Lacks speed ; Not sudden ; Not overly fast in and out of breaks ; Not a burner deep threat ; Not overly big or physical ;Summary:  Over the past four years, Kupp was one of the most productive wide receivers in college football. Kupp rewrote record books as he dominated his level of competition, but also played well when he went against top competition, including games against Washington with its excellent cornerback talent. Kupp showed through his consistent production that he is a future NFL contributor.","similar_player":"Michael Crabtree.","simular_player_bio":"Crabtree (6-1, 215) and Kupp are almost identical in size. Both are well-rounded receivers who are gritty, but aren’t speed mismatches. After some rough years in San Francisco, Crabtree has blossomed as Oakland’s No. 2 receiver to Amari Cooper. Kupp would be best playing off a No. 1 as well as a No.2 or 3 receiver.;NFL Matches:  Buffalo, Philadelphia, Tennessee, Tampa Bay, Kansas City, Baltimore, Dallas, New England, San Francisco, Chicago and Los Angeles","summary":"Over the past four years, Kupp was one of the most productive wide receivers in college football. Kupp rewrote record books as he dominated his level of competition, but also played well when he went against top competition, including games against Washington with its excellent cornerback talent. Kupp showed through his consistent production that he is a future NFL contributor.     Kupp had a huge debut season with 93 catches for 1,691 yards and 21 touchdowns. His sophomore season (104-1,431-16) maintained that high level of production, as did his 2015 campaign with 114 catches for 1,642 yards with 19 touchdowns. In his senior year, he amassed 117 receptions for 1,700 yards with 17 touchdowns.     For the NFL, Kupp is a polished wideout whp should be able to compete quickly. He has phenomenal hands and is extremely reliable. Part of that is because he has very good technique to snatch the ball out of the air with his hands and secure it. There is no doubt that Kupp is a quality route-runner and doesn’t waste steps or get sloppy with his body control. While Kupp isn’t the biggest receiver, he does a nice job of using his body to win 50-50 passes. He is superb at running the staple routes of the west coast offense in slants, digs and crosses, plus has nice yards-after-the-catch potential. He is tremendous at tracking the ball with late hands to reel the ball in.      The talent of NFL cornerbacks means Kupp will never be a burner wide receiver who challenges teams consistently deep downfield. He isn’t the fastest of wideouts and could have problems separating from quality NFL corners. Without mismatch speed, Kupp will need to move around from the outside and inside to get in position to contribute. He isn’t the biggest or fastest wide receiver, but he gets the job done with a gritty style of play.     As a pro, Kupp would fit best as a No. 2 or 3 receiver. He could be a good complement to a true No. 1 wideout as Kupp can line up on the outside or move inside as a slot. With Kupp being more of a No. 2 or 3, that makes him a second-day pick. In speaking to team sources, Kupp has graded as a third-round pick. One playoff team that is a hard grader, and very good at evaluating wide receivers, had him as a fourth- or fifth-rounder. Thus, even if Kupp slides, he should be no worse than a mid-round pick."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Pat Elflein","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":303,"position":"Center","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Intelligent ; Strong upper body ; Sustains blocks well ; Aggressive; blocks through the whistle ; Plays with good leverage ; Good knee bend ; Hand placement ; Developed build ; Quick to the second level ; Good fit in a power-blocking scheme ; Quality short-yardage blocker ; Experienced ; Should be able to play quickly","cons":"Lacks length ; Not athletic ; Lacks quickness ; Could struggle with NFL speed rushers ; Not quick at pulling ; Not quick to the second level ;Summary:  It took some time to break into the lineup, but Elflein eventually turned into a big contributor for the Buckeyes. A foot injury cost him the entire 2012 season, for which he took a redshirt. Elflein was a backup for Ohio State the following season, but as a sophomore, Elflein became the starter at right guard and had an impressive debut. He helped open a lot of holes for Ezekiel Elliott, and the running game was critical during the Buckeyes’ National Championship run in 2014. As a junior and senior, Elflein blocked well as a steady contributor for Ohio State. ;As a power run blocker, Elflein is at his best. He has a strong upper body that he uses to get a push at the point of attack. Constantly, Elflein would fire out of his stance and push defensive tackles out of their gaps to open a hole for his running back. Elflein seals lanes by getting on the hip of the defender, and defensive linemen have a really hard time holding their gaps when Elflein locks onto them. He plays with excellent leverage to lean on and push his defender. ;Elflein blocks through the whistle and has an aggressive demeanor. He is a quality blocker in short-yardage situations to get a push at the point of attack though. While Elflein isn’t bad at pulling, he isn’t that quick at looping around the line. The same goes for getting to the second level. He does it, but he isn’t a fast offensive lineman. That weakness will get exposed more in the NFL. Elflein is at his most effective in downhill runs straight up the middle. He’s just an average athlete with average arms who lacks length and is not very quick. Elflein wouldn’t be a great fit in a zone-blocking system and is definitely a better fit for a power-man scheme. ;Elflein is reliable and solid in pass protection. He sustains his blocks well and has the strong base to anchor against bull rushers. Elflein shows some intelligence to help out his teammates when teams don’t send a rusher against him. A challenge for him will be the speed rushers of the NFL. ;Elflein could be a mid-round pick in 2017 NFL Draft. He has a shot at going in the third round, but sliding well into Day 3 is possible as well.","similar_player":"Russell Bodine.","simular_player_bio":"Bodine (6-3, 308) earned a starting job for Cincinnati, but has had some ups and downs in the NFL because of limitations in his skill set. I could see Elflein having some similar issues. They are also nearly identical in size. Bodine was a fourth-round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, and Elflein could go in the same range in 2017.;NFL Matches:  Minnesota, Denver, Seattle, Cincinnati and Washington","summary":"It took some time to break into the lineup, but Elflein eventually turned into a big contributor for the Buckeyes. A foot injury cost him the entire 2012 season, for which he took a redshirt. Elflein was a backup for Ohio State the following season, but as a sophomore, Elflein became the starter at right guard and had an impressive debut. He helped open a lot of holes for Ezekiel Elliott, and the running game was critical during the Buckeyes’ National Championship run in 2014. As a junior and senior, Elflein blocked well as a steady contributor for Ohio State.      As a power run blocker, Elflein is at his best. He has a strong upper body that he uses to get a push at the point of attack. Constantly, Elflein would fire out of his stance and push defensive tackles out of their gaps to open a hole for his running back. Elflein seals lanes by getting on the hip of the defender, and defensive linemen have a really hard time holding their gaps when Elflein locks onto them. He plays with excellent leverage to lean on and push his defender.      Elflein blocks through the whistle and has an aggressive demeanor. He is a quality blocker in short-yardage situations to get a push at the point of attack though. While Elflein isn’t bad at pulling, he isn’t that quick at looping around the line. The same goes for getting to the second level. He does it, but he isn’t a fast offensive lineman. That weakness will get exposed more in the NFL. Elflein is at his most effective in downhill runs straight up the middle. He’s just an average athlete with average arms who lacks length and is not very quick. Elflein wouldn’t be a great fit in a zone-blocking system and is definitely a better fit for a power-man scheme.      Elflein is reliable and solid in pass protection. He sustains his blocks well and has the strong base to anchor against bull rushers. Elflein shows some intelligence to help out his teammates when teams don’t send a rusher against him. A challenge for him will be the speed rushers of the NFL.      Elflein could be a mid-round pick in 2017 NFL Draft. He has a shot at going in the third round, but sliding well into Day 3 is possible as well."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dan Feeney","year":2017,"height":76,"weight":304,"position":"Guard","college":"Indiana","pros":"Technician ; Well-developed technique ; Plays with good leverage ; Has developed upper body strength to push defenders ; Strong punch at the point of attack ; Hand placement ; Flashes some heavy hands on occasion ; Body lean ; Athletic ; Quick feet ; Agile ; Developed build ; Quick to the second level ; Good fit in a zone-blocking scheme ; Flexibility ; Experienced ; Upside","cons":"Not a fit for tackle ; Inconsistent recoverability in pass protection ; Not overly fast or powerful ; Could use more strength in his lower body and base ; Lacks elite strength ; Already had one concussion ;Summary:  Over the past three seasons, Feeney was one of the most steady and effective offensive linemen in the Big Ten. He had a quality 2014 opening holes for Tevin Coleman, and in 2015, Feeney was even better at opening a lot of holes in the ground game for Jordan Howard while being a steady pass protector. For that season, Feeney was rated a First-Team All-American by some outlets and was an All-Big Ten First-Team selection. ;Feeney’s senior season didn’t go as planned though. In Week 2 of 2016, he went down with a concussion against Ball State. Feeney missed a number of games before returning to the field. He was solid when he returned to the lineup, but injuries forced him to play out of position at right tackle. His performance there and at the Senior Bowl illustrated that Feeney is a guard only for the NFL. ;As a pass blocker, Feeney has developed well for the interior. He is a patient blocker and has good technique with his hand placement along with the ability to punch defenders. Feeney could stand to get stronger in his base to help him hold his ground against the NFL’s heavy nose tackles. ;In the ground game, Feeney gets to the spot, executes his blocks well, and is able to get the job done. He has strength at the point of attack to get movement from defenders and open holes for his back. Feeney has good lateral quickness and should be able to fit well in a zone-blocking system. He also is able to pull. While Feeney doesn’t have an overwhelming mean streak, he blocks hard through the whistle and is a scraper. ;Feeney should be a second or third-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.","similar_player":"Andy Levitre.","simular_player_bio":"Levitre is a technician offensive lineman who is a good fit in a zone-blocking scheme. Feeney could be similar as he lacks strength in his base, and that can be an issue for Levitre. Levitre was a second-round pick by Buffalo in the 2009 NFL Draft, and Feeney could go in the same range.;NFL Matches:  Jacksonville, Indianapolis, Baltimore, Denver, Minnesota, Seattle and Los Angeles Chargers","summary":"Over the past three seasons, Feeney was one of the most steady and effective offensive linemen in the Big Ten. He had a quality 2014 opening holes for Tevin Coleman, and in 2015, Feeney was even better at opening a lot of holes in the ground game for Jordan Howard while being a steady pass protector. For that season, Feeney was rated a First-Team All-American by some outlets and was an All-Big Ten First-Team selection.      Feeney’s senior season didn’t go as planned though. In Week 2 of 2016, he went down with a concussion against Ball State. Feeney missed a number of games before returning to the field. He was solid when he returned to the lineup, but injuries forced him to play out of position at right tackle. His performance there and at the Senior Bowl illustrated that Feeney is a guard only for the NFL.      As a pass blocker, Feeney has developed well for the interior. He is a patient blocker and has good technique with his hand placement along with the ability to punch defenders. Feeney could stand to get stronger in his base to help him hold his ground against the NFL’s heavy nose tackles.      In the ground game, Feeney gets to the spot, executes his blocks well, and is able to get the job done. He has strength at the point of attack to get movement from defenders and open holes for his back. Feeney has good lateral quickness and should be able to fit well in a zone-blocking system. He also is able to pull. While Feeney doesn’t have an overwhelming mean streak, he blocks hard through the whistle and is a scraper.      Feeney should be a second or third-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Taywan Taylor","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jordan Willis","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":255,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Kansas State","pros":"Quality instincts ; Smart to go for strip ; Try hard blue-collar player ; Uses hands and feet at the same time ; Uses some variety in pass-rushing moves ; Has a rip move ; Enough quickness to turn the corner against slower tackles ; Quality run defender ; Active hands ; Plays with good leverage ; Physical defender ; Intelligent ; Good motor ; Gives a second effort ; Good fundamentals","cons":"Can struggle with length ; Has a hard time shedding blocks from long offensive tackles ; Not good at redirecting ; Not a good fit in a 3-4 defense ; Some sacks come on second effort ; Not explosive ; Lacks twitch ; Not a speed demon off the edge ; Doesn’t play up to timed speed ; Doesn’t have a great get-off or great closing speed ;Summary:  Every year in the NFL draft, there are some players who really help themselves with better than expected workouts. That has been the case for Willis this year. He had a good college career for Kansas State, but he worked out much better than the expectations of the scouting community. As a result, Willis should be an early round selection in the 2017 NFL Draft. ;Willis first made a significant impact as a junior for Kansas State, recording 36 tackles with 15.5 for a loss, 9.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, and three passes batted. The senior was even better in 2016 with 11.5 sacks, 52 tackles, 17.5 tackles for a loss, three passes batted and three forced fumbles. He finished the season in impressive fashion before having a good week at the Senior Bowl. Willis was also one of the stars of the NFL Scouting Combine with a surprisingly fast 40 time of 4.53 seconds and a good workout in the field drills.","similar_player":"Brian Robison.","simular_player_bio":"Robison (6-3, 259) is almost identical in size to Willis and has carved out a good career and has been a functional contributor for the Vikings. Willis could easily turn into a similar pro.;NFL Matches:  Dallas, Detroit, Miami, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, New York Jets, Cincinnati, New Orleans, Indianapolis, Baltimore, Washington and Tampa Bay","summary":"Every year in the NFL draft, there are some players who really help themselves with better than expected workouts. That has been the case for Willis this year. He had a good college career for Kansas State, but he worked out much better than the expectations of the scouting community. As a result, Willis should be an early round selection in the 2017 NFL Draft.      Willis first made a significant impact as a junior for Kansas State, recording 36 tackles with 15.5 for a loss, 9.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, and three passes batted. The senior was even better in 2016 with 11.5 sacks, 52 tackles, 17.5 tackles for a loss, three passes batted and three forced fumbles. He finished the season in impressive fashion before having a good week at the Senior Bowl. Willis was also one of the stars of the NFL Scouting Combine with a surprisingly fast 40 time of 4.53 seconds and a good workout in the field drills.     As a run defender, Willis is tough at the point of attack. He has some functional strength to hold his gap, but can struggle to get off blocks in order to flow down the line for tackles. Willis doesn’t have the speed and explosiveness to chase down a lot of runs from the backside in the NFL.      In the pass rush, Willis has enough quickness to turn the corner when going against right tackles. He also has active hands with some variety in moves to use rips and swims. Willis timed much faster than he played, and he isn’t explosive off the ball. Willis has good instincts to go for the strip and reads plays well. He’s been well-coached in the fundamentals, but he doesn’t play up to his timed numbers. Willis also lacks length, and when he goes against long offensive tackles, he can have a hard time getting off blocks. Improving his ability to disengage from that type of blocker will be a key area of improvement considering the typical length of NFL offensive tackles.      As a pro, Willis could be a supporting defensive end who notches 4-8 sacks per season if he has an elite pass-rusher on the other side who helps him with single teams and funneling the quarterback to him to clean plays up.      Here is how one top scout from a pass-rush-needy team summarized Willis, “Manufactured workout warrior. Solid backup type who can earn starts, but doesn’t show same explosiveness on tape to feel he is going to wreck shop versua NFL blockers. Willis is workman-like and blue collar. If he’s a starter, he’s along the Clark Haggans, Brian Robison, Alex Okafor, Rob Ninkovich type. Willis tested better than Brian Orakpo, Ryan Kerrigan and Derrick Morgan, but he isn’t near as explosive an athlete or player on tape as those guys were coming out.”      Willis would fit best in the NFL as an end in a 4-3 defense even though he is undersized for that role. Willis is a little short on length and speed to be a stand up 3-4 outside linebacker. Sources say they expect Willis to be second-day pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, and five teams have told WalterFootball.com they graded Willis as a late second-round/early third-round pick."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chris Wormley","year":2017,"height":77,"weight":297,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Michigan","pros":"Versatile size ; Tough run defender ; Strong at point of attack ; Hard to move in the ground game ; Can lock down his gap ; Gap integrity ; Good technique ; Quick ; Strong ; Long ; Good movement skills ; Speed to close ; Ability to bull rush ; Has strength to shed blocks ; Uses hands and feet at the same time ; Can fire by guards to get leverage ; Displayed improved pass-rushing skills ; Ideal size for a five-technique defensive end in a 3-4 defense ; Upside ; Great worker ; High character ; Positive presence ; Good teammate ; Leadership potential","cons":"Lacks speed ; Not overly athletic, agile ; More solid than impressive ; Not all that productive in college ;Summary:  Every year, one of the most desired commodities in the NFL Draft is defensive line talent. Linemen who are sufficiently versatile to play a variety of techniques are always in demand as they help teams to mitigate injuries during the season and can play multiple spots if a team likes to run hybrid 4-3 or 3-4 defenses. With that being the case, Wormley should be an early round pick after two solid seasons with the Wolverines. ;Wormley was mostly a backup until he broke out in 2015 as a junior. He recorded 43 tackles with 6.5 sacks, 14.5 tackles for a loss, one pass batted and one forced fumble on the year. ;As a senior, Wormley showed improved pass rush as he put more consistent pressure on the quarterback in his final season. He totaled 40 tackles with nine for a loss and six sacks in 2016. Wormley got better with his hand usage and shedding blocks to put heat on the quarterback. He had a lot of solid games, but was quiet against Ohio State and Florida State to end the season. ;Wormley went on to have a respectable week on the field at the Senior bowl, but he didn’t blow linemen away. He was one of the most impressive players in the meeting room though. Off the field and in the locker room, teams love Wormley, and multiple teams were raving about him after his Senior Bowl interview. One team source he seemed almost too good to be true in terms of his character. Wormley is known to have a good work ethic and high character, doesn’t get in trouble, and is a good teammate. He has leadership potential for the NFL. ;Wormley is a tough run defender who has some quickness and a burst to close when he breaks free. He is very strong at the point of attack and has good technique not to play too high. In terms of gap integrity, Wormley is very reliable to control his gap and stuff runs that come at him. There is no doubt that he should be a sturdy base end in the NFL and be an asset in run defense. ;In the pass rush, Wormley has the strength to shed blocks with quickness to close. He has active hands to fight off blocks and enough speed to get upfield. He isn’t a blinding edge rusher and doesn’t possess an elite get-off. Michigan moved Wormley inside for him to get pressure on the quarterback rushing from defensive tackle. Wormley will probably be a player who averages six or seven sacks per season. In his prime years, he could be an 8-10 sack player, especially if he has an elite rusher on the other side who sets up a lot of one-on-ones for him. He should be a contributor to a team’s pass rush as a left end or tackle. ;NFL team sources love Wormley’s versatility for the next level. He has ideal length and strength to be a five-technique defensive end in a 3-4 defense. In a 4-3 defense, he could be a three-technique tackle or a left defensive end who moves inside during passing situations. Wormley also could play left defensive end on all of his snaps, but he probably won’t ever be a player who produces big sack totals coming from end.","similar_player":"Derek Wolfe.","simular_player_bio":"In conversations with scouts, they have compared Wormley to the Chiefs’ Chris Jones, but not as fast or athletic as Jones. Jones just finished his rookie season, so for another comparison, Wolfe would fit. Both Wolfe and Wormley are physical defenders who are tough to set the edge and can contribute some pass rush. They won’t be double-digit sack edge rushers, but they are very solid defenders who are good starters and help in both phases. It wouldn’t surprise me if Wormley is similar to Wolfe in the NFL.;NFL Matches:  Oakland, New York Giants, Dallas, Atlanta, New England, New Orleans, Detroit, Washington, Cincinnati, Arizona, Seattle and Denver","summary":"Every year, one of the most desired commodities in the NFL Draft is defensive line talent. Linemen who are sufficiently versatile to play a variety of techniques are always in demand as they help teams to mitigate injuries during the season and can play multiple spots if a team likes to run hybrid 4-3 or 3-4 defenses. With that being the case, Wormley should be an early round pick after two solid seasons with the Wolverines.      Wormley was mostly a backup until he broke out in 2015 as a junior. He recorded 43 tackles with 6.5 sacks, 14.5 tackles for a loss, one pass batted and one forced fumble on the year.      As a senior, Wormley showed improved pass rush as he put more consistent pressure on the quarterback in his final season. He totaled 40 tackles with nine for a loss and six sacks in 2016. Wormley got better with his hand usage and shedding blocks to put heat on the quarterback. He had a lot of solid games, but was quiet against Ohio State and Florida State to end the season.      Wormley went on to have a respectable week on the field at the Senior bowl, but he didn’t blow linemen away. He was one of the most impressive players in the meeting room though. Off the field and in the locker room, teams love Wormley, and multiple teams were raving about him after his Senior Bowl interview. One team source he seemed almost too good to be true in terms of his character. Wormley is known to have a good work ethic and high character, doesn’t get in trouble, and is a good teammate. He has leadership potential for the NFL.      Wormley is a tough run defender who has some quickness and a burst to close when he breaks free. He is very strong at the point of attack and has good technique not to play too high. In terms of gap integrity, Wormley is very reliable to control his gap and stuff runs that come at him. There is no doubt that he should be a sturdy base end in the NFL and be an asset in run defense.      In the pass rush, Wormley has the strength to shed blocks with quickness to close. He has active hands to fight off blocks and enough speed to get upfield. He isn’t a blinding edge rusher and doesn’t possess an elite get-off. Michigan moved Wormley inside for him to get pressure on the quarterback rushing from defensive tackle. Wormley will probably be a player who averages six or seven sacks per season. In his prime years, he could be an 8-10 sack player, especially if he has an elite rusher on the other side who sets up a lot of one-on-ones for him. He should be a contributor to a team’s pass rush as a left end or tackle.      NFL team sources love Wormley’s versatility for the next level. He has ideal length and strength to be a five-technique defensive end in a 3-4 defense. In a 4-3 defense, he could be a three-technique tackle or a left defensive end who moves inside during passing situations. Wormley also could play left defensive end on all of his snaps, but he probably won’t ever be a player who produces big sack totals coming from end.     Late in the 2016 season, one team source said that Wormley could end up going higher than many expect because of his size, strength, length, and versatility up front. After the Senior Bowl, however, sources from multiple teams said they felt that Wormley would probably go in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft. They think Wormley might go late in Round 1, but he it is more likely will go on Day 2."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Duke Riley","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Alex Anzalone","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Daeshon Hall","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tim Williams","year":2017,"height":76,"weight":244,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Alabama","pros":"Fabulous edge pass-rusher ; Very fast, explosive speed ; Superb get-off and first-step explosion ; Extremely athletic ; Has pass-rushing moves potential ; Fast off the edge ; Instincts ; Good pursuit defender ; Explosive into the backfield ; Constant source of pass pressure ; Consistently produces splash plays ; Skilled at shedding blocks ; Chases running backs down from the backside ; Has some pass coverage potential ; Disruptive ; Uses hands well ; Can use his hands and feet at the same time ; Plays with good leverage ; Pad level ; Scheme versatility ; Should be able to play immediately ; Plays hard ; Upside","cons":"Needs to improve run defense ; Limited run defender ; Should add more strength to his frame ; Probably a designated pass-rusher in the NFL ; Needs more work on a repertoire of moves ; Significant off the field issues ; Multiple failed drug tests at Alabama ; Could have issues with suspensions in the NFL ; Arrest for carrying a pistol without a permit ;Summary:  The Alabama defense has featured a ton of NFL talent in recent years, and Williams was one of the program’s most freaky athletes. He also has been the Crimson Tide’s most natural pass-rusher as his blinding speed off the edge made him a lethal third-down weapon for their defense. After the tough front seven put offenses in many third-and-long situations, Williams would come into the game and often helped get his defense off the field with a sack or a pressure that ruined third down for the offense. Williams could be a highly impactful pass-rusher in the NFL.","similar_player":"Leonard Little.","simular_player_bio":"Williams’ game reminds me of Little. In his career with the Rams, Little was never much of a run defender, but he provided a big impact as a quarterback hunter with 87.5 sacks in 147 career games. Little (6-3, 255) and Williams have a similar build. Little was selected at the top of the third round, and Williams could go in the same range.;NFL Matches:  New York Jets, Cincinnati, New Orleans, Indianapolis, Baltimore, Washington, Detroit, Miami, Kansas City, Carolina, Atlanta and Philadelphia","summary":"The Alabama defense has featured a ton of NFL talent in recent years, and Williams was one of the program’s most freaky athletes. He also has been the Crimson Tide’s most natural pass-rusher as his blinding speed off the edge made him a lethal third-down weapon for their defense. After the tough front seven put offenses in many third-and-long situations, Williams would come into the game and often helped get his defense off the field with a sack or a pressure that ruined third down for the offense. Williams could be a highly impactful pass-rusher in the NFL.     Even though Williams wasn’t a starter in 2015, he had a breakout season for the Crimson Tide. Alabama used him as a situational pass-rusher, and he recorded 10.5 sacks, 12.5 tackles for a loss and 19 tackles in that role. Williams came on really strong to help the Crimson Tide win a National Championship.      In 2016, Williams totaled nine sacks, 16 tackles for a loss, 31 tackles, two forced fumbles and a pass batted. He put a lot of pressure on the quarterback and really stepped up with some big games against Arkansas, Tennessee, LSU and Mississippi State. Williams was very consistent on the season in generating a pass rush and producing steady heat on the quarterback.      For the NFL, Williams is a dangerous edge rusher with elite speed off the edge. He is explosive off the ball and often is on to his second step while blockers and other defenders are still getting out of their stances. Williams closes on quarterbacks in an instant and has the ability to slap away blockers’ hands while working upfield. Williams could use more work on his pass-rushing moves, but there is no doubt that he could provide a serious impact as a pass-rusher for his pro team.      Williams is not a tough run defender, and at least early in his NFL career, he will probably be a DPR – designated pass-rusher. If Williams plays in a 4-3 defense, he will probably stay in that role for his entire career. In a 3-4, he could see the field more as an outside linebacker.      While Williams is a first-round talent, he probably will slip to the second day of the 2017 NFL Draft. WalterFootball.com was first to report last fall that Williams had failed many drug tests at Alabama – thank you to the Washington Post for correctly citing this. Multiple team sources have said their teams won’t consider Williams in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft. They say the severity of his substance-abuse issues are similar to Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory, who was one of the most talented players for the 2015 NFL Draft, yet slipped to the second round. Gregory has had repeated suspensions in the NFL, and teams are worried that Williams could face a similar issue. Many teams are skeptical that Williams can avoid drug use. He also had an arrest for carrying a pistol without a permit.      Williams could fit in the NFL as a 3-4 outside linebacker or be a designated pass-rushing defensive end in a 4-3 defense. Given his off-the-field issues, he could end up being a second-day pick."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"ArDarius Stewart","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tarell Basham","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Fabian Moreau","year":2017,"height":72,"weight":206,"position":"Cornerback","college":"UCLA","pros":"Man-coverage corner skills ; Quick; can run with speed receivers; Adept at not allowing separation ; Quality length ; Recoverability ; Physical; will battle receivers ; Doesn’t panic with the ball in the air coming at him ; Good size to match up with big receivers ; Can play off-man coverage ; Ability to run with receivers in their routes ; Can play press-man coverage ; Confident; has the man=corner mentality ; Played on an island ; Loose hips; can turn and run ; Good in zone ; Good backpedal ; Quick feet ; Upside","cons":"Lacks instincts ; Doesn’t make many plays on the ball ; Isn’t real sudden ; Grabs too much ; Has medical concerns ; Broke his foot in 2015 ;Summary:  The 2017 NFL Draft is deep at cornerback and also features a lot of players with medical concerns. Moreau fits both categories as he was a good cornerback for the Bruins when he was on the field. He missed almost all of the 2015 season with a Lisfranc foot injury. Moreau came back to have a quality senior year with 31 tackles with two interceptions and 10 passes broken up. He also played well at the East-West Shrine. Moreau then went on to run faster than expected at the combine, posting an excellent 4.35-second time in the 40-yard dash. ;For the NFL, Moreau has man-cover corner skills where he is quick and can run with receivers. He is adept at not allowing separation and running the route with receivers. With quick feet and loose hips, Moreau can turn and run with wideouts downfield. Moreau has the flexibility to play press-man, off-man, and zone coverage. He is also very physical with receivers, to the point that he grabs a bit too much. In the NFL, he will have to find the right balance of battling receivers and avoiding penalties. Moreau could be a quality pro starter, but would be best as a No. 2 corner and may not grow into a Pro Bowl-caliber No. 1 cornerback. ;There are things for Moreau to improve on in the NFL. He lacks instincts and never made that many plays on the ball. Moreau also isn’t real sudden and grabs too much on receivers. Addtionally, beyond his Lisfranc history, there are other medical concerns, including an injured pec that he is currently dealing with. ;In the 2017 NFL Draft, sources say that Moreau is likely to be a second- or third-round pick. Some have projected him to sneak into the first round, but teams think he is more likely to go on Day 2.","similar_player":"Bradley Fletcher. Moreau has a similar skill set to Fletcher. Both have athletic ability, but lack instincts. Fletcher (6-0, 200) also is virtually the same size as Moreau. Fletcher was a third-round pick in 2009, and Moreau could go in the second- or third-round range this year.;NFL Matches:","simular_player_bio":"Cleveland, San Francisco, Chicago, Los Angeles Chargers, Buffalo, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Indianapolis, Baltimore, Washington, Detroit, Miami, Oakland, Houston, Dallas and Green Bay","summary":"The 2017 NFL Draft is deep at cornerback and also features a lot of players with medical concerns. Moreau fits both categories as he was a good cornerback for the Bruins when he was on the field. He missed almost all of the 2015 season with a Lisfranc foot injury. Moreau came back to have a quality senior year with 31 tackles with two interceptions and 10 passes broken up. He also played well at the East-West Shrine. Moreau then went on to run faster than expected at the combine, posting an excellent 4.35-second time in the 40-yard dash.      For the NFL, Moreau has man-cover corner skills where he is quick and can run with receivers. He is adept at not allowing separation and running the route with receivers. With quick feet and loose hips, Moreau can turn and run with wideouts downfield. Moreau has the flexibility to play press-man, off-man, and zone coverage. He is also very physical with receivers, to the point that he grabs a bit too much. In the NFL, he will have to find the right balance of battling receivers and avoiding penalties. Moreau could be a quality pro starter, but would be best as a No. 2 corner and may not grow into a Pro Bowl-caliber No. 1 cornerback.      There are things for Moreau to improve on in the NFL. He lacks instincts and never made that many plays on the ball. Moreau also isn’t real sudden and grabs too much on receivers. Addtionally, beyond his Lisfranc history, there are other medical concerns, including an injured pec that he is currently dealing with.      In the 2017 NFL Draft, sources say that Moreau is likely to be a second- or third-round pick. Some have projected him to sneak into the first round, but teams think he is more likely to go on Day 2."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Carlos Henderson","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Derek Rivers","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chris Godwin","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Antonio Garcia","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kareem Hunt","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Davis Webb","year":2017,"height":76,"weight":229,"position":"Quarterback","college":"California","pros":"Quality arm strength ; Pocket presence ; Flashes field vision ; Ball placement ; Will passes into tight windows ; Can make all the throws required ; Throws a catchable ball ; Can pick up yards on the ground ; Mobility ; Can hurt defenses on the ground ; Upside","cons":"Poor decision-making ; Pre-determines too many throws ; Stares down receivers, reads ; Needs to improve reading defenses, reading coverage ; Will need to learn operating a huddle ; Will need to learn working under center ; Will need to learn and improve footwork ; Lacks composure when faced with a rush ; Gets happy feet ; Gets rattled by the rush ; Pressure effects his accuracy ;Summary:  During the fall, some team sources told WalterFootball.com that there were some area scouts for the west coast who had a higher grade on Davis Webb than they had given to Jared Goff a year earlier. While Goff was the No. 1-overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, there were teams that had him graded much later and didn’t like him as a prospect. Still, it was nice acclaim for Webb to be graded higher than Goff and validated Webb status as am NFL prospect. ;Webb started out his collegiate career at Texas Tech. He completed 63 percent of his passes there in 2013 for 2,718 yards with 20 touchdowns and nine interceptions. In his second season as the Red Raiders’ starter, he completed 61 percent of his passes for 2,539 yards with 24 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. Webb dealt with some injuries, but Pat Mahomes won the starting quarterback job in 2015. That led to Webb transferring to California for his senior year. In 2016, Webb completed 62 percent of his passes for 4,295 yards with 37 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He was the best quarterback at the Senior Bowl, where he showed a skill set to play in the NFL.","similar_player":"Matt Moore.","simular_player_bio":"Webb reminds me of Matt Moore in that they both have quality arms with some athleticism. Moore didn’t evolve into a starter, but he is one of the better backup quarterbacks in the NFL. I think Webb could end up being similar to Moore.;NFL Matches:  Cleveland, San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, New Orleans, Arizona and Los Angeles Chargers ;There are a lot of quarterback-needy teams in the NFL, and that will help Webb to be selected in the top half of the 2017 NFL Draft. Obviously, the Browns are in dire need of a solution to their quarterback quandary. Cleveland also is loaded with draft picks, so Webb could be in play for one of them.","summary":"During the fall, some team sources told WalterFootball.com that there were some area scouts for the west coast who had a higher grade on Davis Webb than they had given to Jared Goff a year earlier. While Goff was the No. 1-overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, there were teams that had him graded much later and didn’t like him as a prospect. Still, it was nice acclaim for Webb to be graded higher than Goff and validated Webb status as am NFL prospect.      Webb started out his collegiate career at Texas Tech. He completed 63 percent of his passes there in 2013 for 2,718 yards with 20 touchdowns and nine interceptions. In his second season as the Red Raiders’ starter, he completed 61 percent of his passes for 2,539 yards with 24 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. Webb dealt with some injuries, but Pat Mahomes won the starting quarterback job in 2015. That led to Webb transferring to California for his senior year. In 2016, Webb completed 62 percent of his passes for 4,295 yards with 37 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He was the best quarterback at the Senior Bowl, where he showed a skill set to play in the NFL.     There is no doubt that Webb has the athletic ability to be a professional starting quarterback. He has a quality arm that can make all the throws in the NFL. Webb also has flashes of pocket presence with accuracy and ball placement going downfield when operating from a clean pocket. There are also glimmers of field vision from him on occasion, but he needs to get better and more consistent in that regard. Webb’s arm could be his best quality as he can throw the deep out and challenge a defense vertically.      Webb has some mobility to pick up yards on the ground and buy time in the pocket. He won’t be a true running dual-threat quarterback in the NFL, but he has functional mobility to help move the ball.      There are a lot of areas that Webb needs to develop for the NFL, starting with some basics like working under center, operating a huddle, and developing footwork. Goff struggled with these basics as a rookie, and Webb will have the same transition.      Webb also suffers from poor decision-making. He needs to do a better job of working through his progressions as he far too often pre-determines where he is going with the ball and stares down reads. That led to interceptions and passes to well-covered receivers. When Webb sees steady pressure, he can get rattled, which affects his accuracy significantly. Webb has the tendency to get happy feet after seeing some pass rush, and that leads to poor mechanics on plays when he has a clean pocket. He looks like the kind of quarterback who could really struggle in the NFL when he faces a defense with a vigorous pass rush that harasses him consistently.      Given that Webb needs a significant amount of development, he should start out his NFL career as a backup. However, he has the physical potential to develop into a starter. In the 2017 NFL Draft, Webb could go as high as the second round and could slide as low as the fourth round."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Eddie Vanderdoes","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Shaquill Griffin","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"John Johnson","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jourdan Lewis","year":2017,"height":70,"weight":188,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Michigan","pros":"Great feet ; Superb cover corner ; Runs the route with the receiver ; Prevents separation ; Fast ; Can cover up speed receivers ; Very athletic ; Loose hips to turn and run with speed receivers ; Recoverability ; Has ball skills ; Not a gambler ; Explodes on the ball ; Good instincts ; Can play off-man coverage ; Can play zone coverage ; Experienced ; Good tackler ; Successful against good college receivers ; Should be able to play quickly ; Upside","cons":"Limited to slot corner ; Undersized ; Could struggle with big receivers ; Gets boxed out ; Receivers make catches over him ; Could be picked on in the red zone ;Summary:  Even though they are at a disadvantage, there are plenty of small cornerbacks who turn into quality NFL players. Lewis could easily keep that tradition alive as he was an impressive cover corner while at Michigan.","similar_player":"Jason Verrett.","simular_player_bio":"Lewis and Verrett have identical measurements with a similar style of play. They are both undersized but superb at running the route to prevent separation. Each has have great feet with speed and athleticism, too. Verrett is a very good pro corner, and I could see Lewis being similar, though perhaps not quite as good.;NFL Matches:  Indianapolis, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Tennessee, Detroit, Miami, Oakland, Kansas City, Dallas, Cleveland, Chicago, New York Jets, New Orleans and Buffalo","summary":"Even though they are at a disadvantage, there are plenty of small cornerbacks who turn into quality NFL players. Lewis could easily keep that tradition alive as he was an impressive cover corner while at Michigan.     Lewis made his presence felt as a sophomore when he recorded 39 tackles with two interceptions and six passes broken up. In 2015, he was even better with a ridiculous 20 passes broken up, two interceptions and 52 tackles. The junior also averaged 25.2 yards per kick return. As a senior, Lewis had 25 tackles with 11 passes broken up and two interception. He was very good in 2016 for the Wolverines.      There is a lot to like about Lewis as a cover corner. He has excellent feet to run the route with receivers and keep them from getting separation. When they do gain a step, Lewis has a nice burst and excellent recoverability. He also possesses body control and does a superb job of playing the ball as he has good ball skills to hit passes away and is a threat to create interceptions. On top of those attributes, Lewis is a willing tackler who will contribute to run defense. He is an instinctive player who finds a way to make big plays.     Obviously, Lewis has some limitations because he is short and light for an NFL corner. At the Senior Bowl, Lewis told WalterFootball.com he was planning on gaining some weight. Still, Lewis could a mismatch against big receivers on the outside or in the slot. Teams could target Lewis in the red zone, so he will need to be protected and put in the right situations to be effective.     For the NFL, Lewis will be a great fit as a slot cornerback. He has the loose hips to turn and run with fast receivers plus the foot speed to run with them. Lewis would be a very good solid slot cornerback and looks likely to be a second-day pick in the 2017 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Montravius Adams","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":308,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"Auburn","pros":"Interior pass-rusher ; Excellent at shooting his gap ; Very fast and athletic ; Explosive ; Instinctive ; Twitchy ; Very quick interior defensive lineman; Quick feet ; Good get-off ; Very disruptive; Ability to shed blocks ; Rare athletic skill set ; Fast interior defender ; Strong at the point of attack ; Can bull over offensive linemen ; Speed to close ; Strong bull rush; Athletic for his size ; Carries weight well ; Has enough length to get 3-4 defensive end consideration ; Versatile ; Has experience lining up at a variety of spots ; Successful against good competition ; Ready to contribute immediately ; Good off the field","cons":"Run defense is lacking ; Struggles playing two-gap ; Poor lateral anchor ; Poor awareness ; Poor anticipation ; Poor block ID ; Inconsistent ; Disappears for stretches ;Summary:  For the past few years in the scouting community, there has been a buzz about Adams and the great potential that he flashed at Auburn. Adams occasionally looked like a first-round talent with a serious combination of speed and size at the point of attack. One source said that seeing Adams as a sophomore in 2014, they thought he might end up becoming a top-10 pick in a year or two. In the end though, Adams’s lack of consistency and changing defensive coordinators in his final three seasons at Auburn kept him from becoming that caliber of prospect. ;Adams made a nice impact as a sophomore with 43 tackles, eight for a loss and three sacks. He had a tremendous opening to the 2015 season, but didn’t maintain that level of play. Auburn also gave him too many snaps. The junior cooled down significantly after his hot start to the season. Adams totaled 44 tackles, 2.5 for a loss, two sacks, two forced fumbles and one pass broken up on the year. ;Adams recorded 39 tackles with 8.5 for a loss, 4.5 sacks, one forced fumble, one interception and two passes batted in 2016. After the season, Adams had an impressive Senior Bowl where he showed interior pass-rushing skills. Adams was quick at the point of attack and had his way with the all-star offensive linemen.","similar_player":"Jonathan Babineaux.","simular_player_bio":"Babineaux has had a very good career after being a second-round pick in the 2005 NFL Draft. He has been a fast disruptor at the point of attack with the ability to contribute to the pass rush from the inside. Babineaux (6-2, 300) and Adams are almost identical in size with real speed at the point of attack. If Adams develops, I could see him being a player similar to Babineaux in the NFL.;NFL Matches:  Cleveland, San Francisco, Detroit, New Orleans, Los Angeles Chargers, Indianapolis, Denver, New York Giants, Oakland, Seattle, Dallas and Atlanta ;On the second day of the 2017 NFL Draft, there are a lot of fits for Adams. The Browns have a plethora of picks and could use a three-technique tackle for their 4-3 defense. The 49ers also could use that kind of interior defender to help upgrade their weak defense.","summary":"For the past few years in the scouting community, there has been a buzz about Adams and the great potential that he flashed at Auburn. Adams occasionally looked like a first-round talent with a serious combination of speed and size at the point of attack. One source said that seeing Adams as a sophomore in 2014, they thought he might end up becoming a top-10 pick in a year or two. In the end though, Adams’s lack of consistency and changing defensive coordinators in his final three seasons at Auburn kept him from becoming that caliber of prospect.      Adams made a nice impact as a sophomore with 43 tackles, eight for a loss and three sacks. He had a tremendous opening to the 2015 season, but didn’t maintain that level of play. Auburn also gave him too many snaps. The junior cooled down significantly after his hot start to the season. Adams totaled 44 tackles, 2.5 for a loss, two sacks, two forced fumbles and one pass broken up on the year.      Adams recorded 39 tackles with 8.5 for a loss, 4.5 sacks, one forced fumble, one interception and two passes batted in 2016. After the season, Adams had an impressive Senior Bowl where he showed interior pass-rushing skills. Adams was quick at the point of attack and had his way with the all-star offensive linemen.     In the pass rush, Adams is dangerous. He is a fast defender at the point of attack with the ability to fire his gap. Adams uses strength to push off blocks and can close in an instant on the quarterback. Adams has the burst to fire by guards into the backfield and the power to bull rush through linemen. He has a natural build to manhandle offensive linemen and toss them to the side. Adams was very consistent at winning his one-on-ones at the Senior Bowl and was good all week.      Adams’ run defense needs to improve for the NFL. He struggled playing a two-gap technique in 2015, and his run defense looks best when he fires his gap to get upfield. Scouting sources had this to say about Adams, “Can physically do what he wants but his block ID is poor, gets earholes when he as to play static. Can’t anticipate what’s coming, similar to Robert Nkemdiche. Same type of ability and issues. Adams probably will run in the 4.8s at the combine. Adams is a good character kid. He isn’t lazy, just still figuring it out.” Thus, Adams needs to develop his instincts, anticipation, and run-defense technique to be a well-balanced three-down defender.      For the next level, Adams fits any defense. His best fit would come as a three-technique defensive tackle in a 4-3 defense. Using his speed to fire his gap and cause disruption in the backfield is what Adams does best, and that would make him a good fit in a 4-3 system that doesn’t run a lot of two-gap. He also has enough length to play end in a 3-4 defense and could move inside to rush as a three-technique in passing situations. In the 2017 NFL Draft, Adams projects as a second-day pick."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cam Sutton","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Delano Hill","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kenny Golladay","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cordrea Tankersley","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":199,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Clemson","pros":"Excellent size ; Great length and height ; Has enough height to defend big receivers, tight ends ; Weapon to cover pass-receiving tight ends ; Long, press-man corner ; Good ball skills ; Soft hands ; Capable Tampa 2 zone corner ; Lots of man-to-man experience ; Successful against good college receivers","cons":"Doesn’t have great short-area twitch ; Has some stiffness ; Redirection skills are lacking ; Could struggle with deep speed in the NFL ; Not a good fit to play a lot of off-man coverage ;Summary:  While offensive players like Sammy Watkins, DeAndre Hopkins, Deshaun Watson and Mike Williams have been very high profile, Clemson has produced a lot of good defensive prospects for the NFL over the past few years. Early in the 2016 season though, the Tigers’ offense wasn’t clicking on all cylinders. Instead, it was the defense that was stepping up to keep Clemson racking up wins. One of the key’s to Clemson’s tough defense was the play of the team’s secondary, and over the past two seasons, Tankersley was its feature cornerback.","similar_player":"David Amerson.","simular_player_bio":"Amerson (6-1, 205) was a second-round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, and Tankersley could go in the same range. They are similar in size as big corners who can match up against large receivers. Amerson had better ball skills entering the NFL, but Tankersley also has ball skills and may be smoother and more steady. In the NFL, I could see Tankersley being similar, but better than Amerson.;NFL Matches:  Cleveland, San Francisco, Chicago, Los Angeles Chargers, Buffalo, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Indianapolis, Baltimore, Washington, Detroit, Miami, Oakland, Houston, Dallas, Green Bay and Seattle","summary":"While offensive players like Sammy Watkins, DeAndre Hopkins, Deshaun Watson and Mike Williams have been very high profile, Clemson has produced a lot of good defensive prospects for the NFL over the past few years. Early in the 2016 season though, the Tigers’ offense wasn’t clicking on all cylinders. Instead, it was the defense that was stepping up to keep Clemson racking up wins. One of the key’s to Clemson’s tough defense was the play of the team’s secondary, and over the past two seasons, Tankersley was its feature cornerback.     In 2015, Tankersley was part of a tough cornerback duo with Mackensie Alexander. Tankersley showed impressive ball skills with five interceptions and nine passes broken up on the year. He also had 48 tackles. While Tankersley played well, teams did throw at him more than Alexander, but Tankersley held up well as the Tigers went to the National Championship before losing to Alabama. In 2016, Tankersley totaled 47 tackles, four interceptions and 10 passes broken up. He was Clemson’s best cornerback on a team that got the better of Alabama to win the National Championship.      For the NFL, Tankersley would fit best as a bump-and-run press-man corner. He is big and long to be a press-man corner who manipulates the route that receivers can run after his jam. Tankersley has good height and length to handle big receivers. His size and ability to use the sideline can make it difficult to get the ball by him. Tankersley has above-average athletic ability and enough speed to run with big receivers downfield. He also does a nice job in zone coverage. Tankersley covers his territory and has the size to help cover up a variety of targets. However, he isn’t as natural in off man, so he should be drafted for a press-man or Tampa 2 scheme.      Tankersley also has good ball skills for a big cornerback. Many big corners aren’t great at making interceptions, but Tankersley had soft hands that led to his quality interception totals over the past two seasons.      For the NFL, Tankersley would be best in a system that primarily uses him as a press-man or a Tampa 2 zone corner. Tankersley is likely to be a second- or third-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chad Williams","year":2017}
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{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Brendan Langley","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Nazair Jones","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Trey Hendrickson","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"C.J. Beathard","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"James Conner","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Amara Darboh","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kendell Beckwith","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Vince Biegel","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jaleel Johnson","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dede Westbrook","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tedric Thompson","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Eddie Jackson","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Rayshawn Jenkins","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Samaje Perine","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dorian Johnson","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Carl Lawson","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Josh Reynolds","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Mack Hollins","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tarik Cohen","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ben Gedeon","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Joe Williams","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Nico Siragusa","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Montae Nicholson","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jalen Reeves-Maybin","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Samson Ebukam","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Howard Wilson","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Michael Roberts","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Josh Malone","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"David Sharpe","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Deatrich Wise Jr.","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Donnel Pumphrey","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ryan Switzer","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jamaal Williams","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Joshua Dobbs","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Sean Harlow","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Zach Banner","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ryan Glasgow","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jehu Chesson","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Wayne Gallman","year":2017,"height":72,"weight":215,"position":"Running Back","college":"Clemson","pros":"Quick feet ; Lateral quickness ; Excellent jump cut ; Quality burst going North-South ; Has some elusiveness ; Fluid at the second level ; Will power the ball for tough yards ; Finishes runs well ; Good check down receiver ; Good fit for a zone-blocking system","cons":"Jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none-type back ; Runs upright ; Could have injuries and durability problems because of upright running ; Has already had at least one concussion ; Seemed worn down as a junior ; Good size, but not elite ; Good speed, but not elite ; Will have to learn NFL blitz protection ; Knee bend is lacking ; Pad level is too high ;Summary:  While Deshaun Watson got all the attention in acclaim during Clemson’s big 2015 season, Gallman was a workhorse for the Tigers. In 2015, he was one of the best backs in college football, averaging 5.4 yards per carry for 1,527 yards with 13 touchdowns. He also caught 21 passes for 213 yards with a score. ;Clemson’s rushing offense sputtered somewhat in 2016 as Gallman was banged up throughout the season. He had a concussion that caused him to miss some time, and looked worn down compared to the 2015 season. On the year, Gallman averaged 5.1 yards per carry for 1,087 yards with 16 touchdowns. He tacked on 17 receptions for 113 yards as well. ;As a runner, Gallman was at his best as a sophomore. He showed some impressive feet with the ability to be elusive in the open field. He has tremendous lateral quickness to dodge tacklers and a burst to accelerate running North-South. Many taller backs can’t jump cut and move so fluidly in the second level, but Gallman has that ability. That lets him make a lot of tacklers miss and keeps moving the ball downfield. ;In 2015, Gallman showed some power to him to pound the ball for some tough yards and finish off runs. Consistently, there are plays where Gallman looks like he’s going to be stopped, but he’s able to fight for more yards. Gallman is a tough goal-line back and could be even more powerful after he spends some time in a NFL strength and conditioning program. ;In the passing game, Gallman is a nice option as a check-down target given how skilled he is at ripping off yards in the open field. Like all college backs, Gallman will need to be tutored on blitz protection before he can truly be a three-down starter as a pro. ;With his upright running style, Gallman could be susceptible to injuries and hard hits in the NFL. He looks like he would be best as a rotational NFL back and may not be able to hold up as a three-down starter. In the 2017 NFL Draft, Gallman will probably be a mid-round pick.","similar_player":"Rashad Jennings.","simular_player_bio":"Gallman reminds me of Jennings. In the NFL, Jennings is a quality backup running back whp is a jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none type. Gallman could end up being a similar contributor for his NFL team.;NFL Matches:  Indianapolis, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Tampa Bay, Green Bay, New York Giants, Detroit, New York Jets, Carolina and Minnesota ;There are a lot of teams that could target Gallman in the 2017 NFL Draft. On the second day, there are a lot of teams that may consider taking a running back. The Jets signed Matt Forte, but the skilled veteran is aging. Gallman could help whoever is the Jets next starting quarterback after Josh McCown in Christian Hackenberg or Bryce Petty. ;If Carolina doesn’t take a running back in the first round, the team could consider Gallman to help give Cam Newton more support with a running game. Jonathan Stewart recently turned 30 and has had durability issues throughout his career. ;The Colts, Eagles and Ravens all need long-term starting running backs. Of those three, the Colts could wait the longest given their defensive needs, but Gallman would make sense for Indianapolis in the mid-rounds. Philadelphia with Doug Pederson’s offense would be a good fit for Gallman. Baltimore has tried a few different runners, but needs a lead back to carry its ground game. Tampa Bay could consider taking Gallman given Doug Martin’s situation and his uncertain future with the team. ;In the NFC North, the Packers lost Eddie Lacy this offseason, so they will need a starting running back. The Lions fielded the 30th-ranked rushing offense in 2016, and Ameer Abdullah hasn’t panned out for them thus far. The Vikings need a replacement for Adrian Peterson, and Gallman would be a more talented option than Latavius Murray. ;The Giants had the 29th-ranked rushing offense last season and badly need some talent in the backfield. Gallman would bring some versatility to their run game.","summary":"While Deshaun Watson got all the attention in acclaim during Clemson’s big 2015 season, Gallman was a workhorse for the Tigers. In 2015, he was one of the best backs in college football, averaging 5.4 yards per carry for 1,527 yards with 13 touchdowns. He also caught 21 passes for 213 yards with a score.      Clemson’s rushing offense sputtered somewhat in 2016 as Gallman was banged up throughout the season. He had a concussion that caused him to miss some time, and looked worn down compared to the 2015 season. On the year, Gallman averaged 5.1 yards per carry for 1,087 yards with 16 touchdowns. He tacked on 17 receptions for 113 yards as well.      As a runner, Gallman was at his best as a sophomore. He showed some impressive feet with the ability to be elusive in the open field. He has tremendous lateral quickness to dodge tacklers and a burst to accelerate running North-South. Many taller backs can’t jump cut and move so fluidly in the second level, but Gallman has that ability. That lets him make a lot of tacklers miss and keeps moving the ball downfield.      In 2015, Gallman showed some power to him to pound the ball for some tough yards and finish off runs. Consistently, there are plays where Gallman looks like he’s going to be stopped, but he’s able to fight for more yards. Gallman is a tough goal-line back and could be even more powerful after he spends some time in a NFL strength and conditioning program.      In the passing game, Gallman is a nice option as a check-down target given how skilled he is at ripping off yards in the open field. Like all college backs, Gallman will need to be tutored on blitz protection before he can truly be a three-down starter as a pro.      With his upright running style, Gallman could be susceptible to injuries and hard hits in the NFL. He looks like he would be best as a rotational NFL back and may not be able to hold up as a three-down starter. In the 2017 NFL Draft, Gallman will probably be a mid-round pick."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chad Hansen","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Carlos Watkins","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Marlon Mack","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Grover Stewart","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jake Butt","year":2017,"height":77,"weight":246,"position":"Tight End","college":"Michigan","pros":"Good receiving tight end ; Weapon down the middle seam ; Too quick and athletic for most linebackers and safeties ; Sideline skills; good toe-tapping ; Soft, natural hands ; High points the football ; Quickness as a route-runner ; Has blocking ability ; Improved blocking as a senior ; Hands catcher ; Route-running ; Red-zone threat ; Mismatch weapon ; Makes acrobatic, difficult catches ; Unafraid across the middle ; Run-after-the-catch skills; Finds the soft spots in zone ; Three-down tight end potential ; Upside ; Ready to play once healthy","cons":"Not a forceful blocker ; Can never be a Y (blocking) tight end ; Good, but not great, athlete ; Good, but not great, speed ; Torn ACL in bowl game will impact rookie season ;Summary:  After Jim Harbaugh rebuilt and Davis Shaw sustained the Stanford program, the Cardinal has produced a number of tight end prospects for the NFL. Players like Coby Fleener, Levine Toilolo, Austin Hooper and Zach Ertz have all been drafted from Stanford. Butt is perfect for the pro-style system Harbaugh runs at Michigan, and thus, Butt should translate extremely well to the NFL. ;Butt contributed as a freshman (20-235-2) and sophomore (21-211-2), but took his game to another level under head coach Jim Harbaugh in 2015 as Butt had 51 receptions for 654 yards with three touchdowns. In 2016, Butt notched 46 receptions for 546 yards and four touchdowns but tore his right ACL in Michigan’s bowl game. Thus, he could miss some practice time in training camp and might not be ready to start his rookie season. ;In the passing-driven NFL, teams are looking for tight ends who can be dangerous receivers, and Butt illustrated that last season. He is a real weapon in the passing game. Butt runs excellent routes and possesses the quickness to get downfield quickly. Butt has reliable hands and is excellent at securing the football, too. He also does a very good job of making leaping contested catches and hanging onto the football while getting hit in the air. Routinely, Butt uses his size, hands, and leaping ability to make receptions over safeties. He is just too big for them to cover. ;Even tough Butt isn’t ultra fast or uber-athletic, he still shows some run-after-the-catch skills. Butt has deceptive speed and can really hurt defenses going down the middle seam. He is also adept at finding the soft spots in zone and getting open for his quarterback.","similar_player":"Jeremy Shockey.","simular_player_bio":"Butt reminds me of a poor man’s Shockey. Shockey (6-5, 251) and Butt are similar athletes with size and receiving skills. In the NFL, I think Butt could be a tight end similar to Shockey, although not quite as good.;NFL Matches:  Houston, Tennessee, Jacksonville, Indianapolis, Tampa Bay, Denver, New York Giants, New York Jets and Pittsburgh","summary":"After Jim Harbaugh rebuilt and Davis Shaw sustained the Stanford program, the Cardinal has produced a number of tight end prospects for the NFL. Players like Coby Fleener, Levine Toilolo, Austin Hooper and Zach Ertz have all been drafted from Stanford. Butt is perfect for the pro-style system Harbaugh runs at Michigan, and thus, Butt should translate extremely well to the NFL.      Butt contributed as a freshman (20-235-2) and sophomore (21-211-2), but took his game to another level under head coach Jim Harbaugh in 2015 as Butt had 51 receptions for 654 yards with three touchdowns. In 2016, Butt notched 46 receptions for 546 yards and four touchdowns but tore his right ACL in Michigan’s bowl game. Thus, he could miss some practice time in training camp and might not be ready to start his rookie season.      In the passing-driven NFL, teams are looking for tight ends who can be dangerous receivers, and Butt illustrated that last season. He is a real weapon in the passing game. Butt runs excellent routes and possesses the quickness to get downfield quickly. Butt has reliable hands and is excellent at securing the football, too. He also does a very good job of making leaping contested catches and hanging onto the football while getting hit in the air. Routinely, Butt uses his size, hands, and leaping ability to make receptions over safeties. He is just too big for them to cover.      Even tough Butt isn’t ultra fast or uber-athletic, he still shows some run-after-the-catch skills. Butt has deceptive speed and can really hurt defenses going down the middle seam. He is also adept at finding the soft spots in zone and getting open for his quarterback.     While receiving tight ends are in demand, offensive coordinators love three-down tight ends who are capable blockers along with serving as receivers. Butt was a decent blocker for Michigan over the last two years. He isn’t a force in the ground game, but he isn’t a liability. Butt’s run blocking improved as a senior, and he showed more desire, attitude, and fight as a blocker. Having that desire is a big part of what teams are looking for.     As a run blocker, Butt gets in good position and engages his defenders. He could use more strength to sustain his blocks longer as defenders get off his blocks quickly. At the point of attack, Butt doesn’t really pack a punch. He does a nice job contributing to double teams on edge rushers though. There are also plays where Butt does a nice job of using his athleticism to get in position to stop speed rushers off the edge. Right now, though as a junior especially, Butt was better in pass protection than run blocking.     For the NFL, Butt should be a three-down starter who is a solid receiver quality blocker. He could be an excellent weapon in the red zone with his leaping and blocking skills. Teams will want Butt to improve his blocking, but he has the potential to be a three-down starter who is a nice contributor to a passing attack."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"George Kittle","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jordan Morgan","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Blair Brown","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Damontae Kazee","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jordan Leggett","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Desmond King","year":2017,"height":70,"weight":206,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Iowa","pros":"Excellent instincts ; Not a gambler ; Superb in zone coverage ; Dangerous threat to produce interceptions ; Good tackler ; Willing run defender ; Open-field tackling skills ; Gritty defender ; Competitor ; Could be an overachiever ; Special teams contributor ; Dangerous returner ; Very experienced ; Should be able to contribute quickly","cons":"May have to move to safety ; Lacks speed ; Struggles with fast receivers ; Gives up separation to deep receivers ; Could struggle to run the route and prevent separation ; Athletic limitations ; Not very twitchy ; Lacks height ; Lacks length ;Summary:  King was one of the most consistent and best defensive backs in college football over the past few seasons. Starting in his freshman season, he made an impact for Iowa before turning into one of the best defensive backs in the nation. ;King notched 69 tackles with eight passes batted in 2013, and went on to improve as a sophomore with 64 tackles with five breakups and three interceptions. King was one of the breakout players in 2015 as he displayed tremendous ball skills with eight interceptions and 13 passes broken up. He also made 72 tackles to go along with productive returns on kicks and punts. That season earned King the Jim Thorpe Award as the nation’s best defensive back. ;As a senior, King recorded 58 tackles with seven passes broken up, three interceptions and one forced fumble, plus some more impact on kick and punt returns. Many teams avoided throwing his direction as he was reliable in coverage and a threat to pick the ball off. He did, however, show some speed issues that have big implications for his NFL future. ;There is no doubt that King is an instinctive corner with excellent ball skills. He is a gritty player who does a superb job of playing the ball with the ability to fight for pass breakups, plus he has soft hands to pick off passes. King is very good in zone coverage with his instincts and gets himself in good position. For the NFL, playing in a zone scheme would be his best fit if he remains at corner. ;WalterFootball.com knows teams who think that King should move to safety in the NFL. The reason for that is he lacks speed, so running with NFL wideouts and preventing separation could be a problem. A good example of that came in his college finale as he really struggled with Florida’s speedy wide receiver Antonio Callaway. Callaway could beat King downfield as he wasn’t fast enough to run with him. ;King could be a nice fit at safety because the man-coverage speed issue would be disguised. That would allow him to use his instincts to make plays, but he could be an asset in zone. King also is a very good tackler in run support, so that makes him a fit for safety. He has a nice build, but he lacks height and length, so moving to safety also would help to make that less of an issue.","similar_player":"Alterraun Verner.","simular_player_bio":"Verner is a tough corner who has good ball skills and instincts. Like King, Verner has some speed and athletic limitations. However, he used his strengths to carve out a quality career with some good seasons. I could see King being an NFL player comparable to Verner if he remains at corner.;NFL Matches:  Indianapolis, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Tennessee, Detroit, Miami, Oakland, Kansas City, Dallas, Cleveland, Chicago, New York Jets, New Orleans and Buffalo","summary":"King was one of the most consistent and best defensive backs in college football over the past few seasons. Starting in his freshman season, he made an impact for Iowa before turning into one of the best defensive backs in the nation.      King notched 69 tackles with eight passes batted in 2013, and went on to improve as a sophomore with 64 tackles with five breakups and three interceptions. King was one of the breakout players in 2015 as he displayed tremendous ball skills with eight interceptions and 13 passes broken up. He also made 72 tackles to go along with productive returns on kicks and punts. That season earned King the Jim Thorpe Award as the nation’s best defensive back.      As a senior, King recorded 58 tackles with seven passes broken up, three interceptions and one forced fumble, plus some more impact on kick and punt returns. Many teams avoided throwing his direction as he was reliable in coverage and a threat to pick the ball off. He did, however, show some speed issues that have big implications for his NFL future.      There is no doubt that King is an instinctive corner with excellent ball skills. He is a gritty player who does a superb job of playing the ball with the ability to fight for pass breakups, plus he has soft hands to pick off passes. King is very good in zone coverage with his instincts and gets himself in good position. For the NFL, playing in a zone scheme would be his best fit if he remains at corner.      WalterFootball.com knows teams who think that King should move to safety in the NFL. The reason for that is he lacks speed, so running with NFL wideouts and preventing separation could be a problem. A good example of that came in his college finale as he really struggled with Florida’s speedy wide receiver Antonio Callaway. Callaway could beat King downfield as he wasn’t fast enough to run with him.      King could be a nice fit at safety because the man-coverage speed issue would be disguised. That would allow him to use his instincts to make plays, but he could be an asset in zone. King also is a very good tackler in run support, so that makes him a fit for safety. He has a nice build, but he lacks height and length, so moving to safety also would help to make that less of an issue.     The debate about King’s position fit could have an impact on his draft stock. After his strong college career though, King could easily get selected on the second day of the 2017 NFL Draft, and he shouldn’t fall out of the mid-rounds."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Corn Elder","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jake Elliott","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jeremy Sprinkle","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jayon Brown","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Brian Hill","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Will Holden","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Nate Hairston","year":2017}
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{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Roderick Johnson","year":2017,"height":79,"weight":298,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Florida State","pros":"Ideal left tackle size ; Excellent length ; Good quickness on the edge ; Very athletic ; Quick feet ; Agile ; Natural build ; Quick to the second level ; Good fit in a zone-blocking scheme ; Extremely long arms (36 inches) ; Upside","cons":"Finesse player ; Poor balance ; Can struggle with change of direction ; Will lunge after rushers ; Lacks strength ; Can get pushed around ; Lacks a mean streak ; Doesn’t pack a punch in the ground game ; Pass-blocking technique needs a lot of work ; Run-blocking technique needs a lot of work ;Summary:  A lot was made how the Seminoles’ offensive line improved when Cam Erving moved to center midway through 2014, but Johnson was the reason for that move. He took over at left tackle and showed a lot of potential as a protector for Jameis Winston. Johnson was solid in 2015 and helped Dalvin Cook run wild over the ACC. ;As a junior, Johnson had a very underwhelming season, starting off with an ugly game in which Ole Miss and edge rusher Marquis Haynes exposed a lot of problems. Johnson was beaten for a sack and got zero movement in opening holes in the running game. He illustrated a real lack of strength and didn’t generate any push in the ground game. Johnson tied up his blocker, but was not a force at the point of attack to push a defender out of their gap. In pass protection, Johnson has the athleticism to protect against speed rushers, but he is weak to block inside moves and gets bull rushed too easily. Even undersized speed rushers have success bull rushing him. Thus, Johnson is a finesse player who needs development. ;For the passing-driven NFL, Johnson has the skill set to be a competitor at left tackle. He has good size, athleticism, and length to protect on the edge. Against speed rushers, Johnson can do a nice job of riding defenders around the pocket. However, he has poor balance as his weight gets extended over his feet and he lunges after defenders far too much. That can be seen in both his pass and run blocking. Johnson’s poor balance and technique also leads to defenders powering through him.","similar_player":"Jonathan Martin.","simular_player_bio":"Johnson reminds me of Martin. Coming out of Stanford, Martin had an athletic skill set to develop into a starting tackle, but he needed to get stronger and play with more aggression. If Johnson doesn’t add more power and attack pro linemen, he may not work out in the NFL like Martin.;NFL Matches:  Jacksonville, Indianapolis, Carolina, Baltimore, Oakland, Cleveland, Buffalo, Houston, Denver, Minnesota, Seattle and New England","summary":"A lot was made how the Seminoles’ offensive line improved when Cam Erving moved to center midway through 2014, but Johnson was the reason for that move. He took over at left tackle and showed a lot of potential as a protector for Jameis Winston. Johnson was solid in 2015 and helped Dalvin Cook run wild over the ACC.      As a junior, Johnson had a very underwhelming season, starting off with an ugly game in which Ole Miss and edge rusher Marquis Haynes exposed a lot of problems. Johnson was beaten for a sack and got zero movement in opening holes in the running game. He illustrated a real lack of strength and didn’t generate any push in the ground game. Johnson tied up his blocker, but was not a force at the point of attack to push a defender out of their gap. In pass protection, Johnson has the athleticism to protect against speed rushers, but he is weak to block inside moves and gets bull rushed too easily. Even undersized speed rushers have success bull rushing him. Thus, Johnson is a finesse player who needs development.      For the passing-driven NFL, Johnson has the skill set to be a competitor at left tackle. He has good size, athleticism, and length to protect on the edge. Against speed rushers, Johnson can do a nice job of riding defenders around the pocket. However, he has poor balance as his weight gets extended over his feet and he lunges after defenders far too much. That can be seen in both his pass and run blocking. Johnson’s poor balance and technique also leads to defenders powering through him.     Johnson isn’t a true bull in the ground game, but he is an effective run blocker. He is quick to get to spots on the second level and hit some blocks to spring his back for big gains. Johnson doesn’t blast defensive linemen out of their gaps, but he does well at holding them up and walling them off to the side to help open holes for his back.     Johnson needs a lot of work before he will be ready to play in the NFL. He needs at least one redshirt season. First and foremost, Johnson needs to add strength as he is a finesse player who will get bulled around in the NFL. Johnson already was pushed around and bull rushed by defenders who weigh 60-70 pounds less than him in embarrassing fashion. He also needs to play with a more physical demeanor. On top of the physical development, Johnson needs to work on his technique in both the ground game and pass protection. That includes hand placement, footwork, balance, and leverage. Team sources feel that Johnson made a real mistake entering the 2017 NFL Draft as he should have taken advantage of his senior year to get stronger, develop better technique, and generate some better tape before going to the NFL.      Thus, Johnson is a big developmental project and there are no guarantees that he will work out. As a result, Johnson is more of a third-day pick for the 2017 NFL Draft. He could sneak into the second day, but going in on Day 3 is more likely. Johnson has the size, athleticism, and length to be a starting left tackle in the NFL, so some team could select him with a plan of development.      Player Comparison: Jonathan Martin.  Johnson reminds me of Martin. Coming out of Stanford, Martin had an athletic skill set to develop into a starting tackle, but he needed to get stronger and play with more aggression. If Johnson doesn’t add more power and attack pro linemen, he may not work out in the NFL like Martin.     NFL Matches:  Jacksonville, Indianapolis, Carolina, Baltimore, Oakland, Cleveland, Buffalo, Houston, Denver, Minnesota, Seattle and New England     There are a lot of teams in need of offensive line help from the 2017 NFL Draft. Given this year’s weak class of tackles, Johnson could end up going higher than expected. The Browns could look for a developmental left tackle because Joe Thomas is aging, and they come armed with a lot of picks for the second day and the mid-rounds of the 2017 NFL Draft. Cleveland is taking a long-term approach to building in the roster, so the team could have the patience to give Johnson time to develop.      In the AFC South, the Jaguars need a long-term left tackle with Brandon Albert’s durability issues. Johnson could be a candidate to develop for Jacksonville. Houston has to replace right tackle Derek Newton and have left tackle Duane Brown aging, but Johnson would not be a good fit for the Texans’ rushing style. The Colts need to continue to build up their offensive line to better protect Andrew Luck.      The Panthers neglected their tackle need last offseason to the detriment of Cam Newton. If Carolina doesn’t land a tackle in the first round, the team could target Johnson later.      Baltimore lost Ricky Wagner in free agency and needs a right tackle badly.     Out in the AFC West, Oakland has gotten good play out of Donald Penn, but the team needs to start grooming its long-term left tackle as Penn is aging. Denver signed Menelik Watson, yet needs more help on the offensive line. In the mid-rounds of the 2017 NFL Draft, the Broncos could target a developmental project like Johnson.     Minnesota and Seattle had two of the worst offensive lines in the NFL last year. Both teams could target Johnson as competition in the mid-rounds. The Patriots could consider a young developmental tackle given that Nate Solder in the last year of his contract."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jeremy McNichols","year":2017}
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{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Shelton Gibson","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Avery Moss","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Marquel Lee","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Treston Decoud","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Rodney Adams","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Nathan Peterman","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Isaiah McKenzie","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Brian Allen","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Eric Saubert","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Deangelo Yancey","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"J.J. Dielman","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Trent Taylor","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Davon Godchaux","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":310,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"LSU","pros":"Interior disruptor ; Quick to shoot his gap ; Twitchy ; Quick feet ; Good get off ; Disruptive; Ability to fire by blocks ; Quick interior defender ; Speed to close ; Athletic for his size ; Carries weight well ; Has enough length to get 3-4 defensive end consideration ; Versatile ; Ready to contribute immediately","cons":"Run defense was improved in 2016 but still ways to go ; Struggles playing 2-gap ; Poor lateral anchor ; Poor awareness ; Poor anticipation ; Poor block ID ; Inconsistent ; Disappears for stretches ;Summary:  Over recent years, LSU has been called “DB U” at times for the amount of defensive tracks the program has produced for the NFL. While the Tigers certainly have been a factory for cornerbacks and safeties, they have also yielded a lot of fast and athletic defensive linemen. Godchaux will continue that lattermost tradition in the 2017 NFL Draft. ;Godchaux was very disruptive for LSU in 2015. He totaled 41 tackles with nine for a loss, six sacks and a pass broken up on the year. Godchaux improved his run defense in 2016 and continued to be solid in the pass rush. The junior totaled 62 tackles with 6.5 sacks and 8.5 tackles for loss on the season. Godchaux has some speed at the point of attack and can be disruptive, but he needs to be more consistent. ;The NFL is looking for players who have interior pass-rushing skills, and that could be the best part of Godchaux’s game. He has a quick first-step off the ball and has the speed to shoot his gap. Godchaux can fire up the field and can close on the quarterback. LSU ran a lot of stunts, and Godchaux was effective at looping around and getting to the quarterback. Godchaux is at his best working up field and causing disruption in the backfield in either the pass rush or run defense. As a pass-rusher, he is more of a disruptor who creates pressures rather than a lineman who finishes the play and makes sacks.","similar_player":"Bennie Logan.","simular_player_bio":"Logan turned out to be a steal for the Eagles from the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Logan (6-2, 315) is a good athlete who is fast and quick, and Godchaux has similar characteristics. In the NFL, I think Godchaux could be similar to Logan, provided Godchaux pans out.;NFL Matches:  Cleveland, San Francisco, Los Angeles Chargers, Denver, New York Giants, Oakland, Seattle, Dallas and Atlanta","summary":"Over recent years, LSU has been called “DB U” at times for the amount of defensive tracks the program has produced for the NFL. While the Tigers certainly have been a factory for cornerbacks and safeties, they have also yielded a lot of fast and athletic defensive linemen. Godchaux will continue that lattermost tradition in the 2017 NFL Draft.      Godchaux was very disruptive for LSU in 2015. He totaled 41 tackles with nine for a loss, six sacks and a pass broken up on the year. Godchaux improved his run defense in 2016 and continued to be solid in the pass rush. The junior totaled 62 tackles with 6.5 sacks and 8.5 tackles for loss on the season. Godchaux has some speed at the point of attack and can be disruptive, but he needs to be more consistent.      The NFL is looking for players who have interior pass-rushing skills, and that could be the best part of Godchaux’s game. He has a quick first-step off the ball and has the speed to shoot his gap. Godchaux can fire up the field and can close on the quarterback. LSU ran a lot of stunts, and Godchaux was effective at looping around and getting to the quarterback. Godchaux is at his best working up field and causing disruption in the backfield in either the pass rush or run defense. As a pass-rusher, he is more of a disruptor who creates pressures rather than a lineman who finishes the play and makes sacks.     Against the run, Godchaux could work on holding his ground against downhill runs and also getting off blocks. He could stand to get his hands more active in the ground game and pass rush. The junior also will have to watch his pad level and avoid standing up too high.     Godchaux’s best fit in the NFL would likely be as a three-technique defensive tackle in a 4-3 defense. He can use his speed to fire the gap and get disruption in the backfield. In a 3-4 set, Godchaux would fit better as a five-technique defensive end rather than at the nose tackle spot LSU played him in. He has enough size and length to play five-technique. However, he might need more development at holding his ground and rushing against tackles.      Player Comparison: Bennie Logan.  Logan turned out to be a steal for the Eagles from the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Logan (6-2, 315) is a good athlete who is fast and quick, and Godchaux has similar characteristics. In the NFL, I think Godchaux could be similar to Logan, provided Godchaux pans out.     NFL Matches:  Cleveland, San Francisco, Los Angeles Chargers, Denver, New York Giants, Oakland, Seattle, Dallas and Atlanta     In the mid-rounds of the 2017 NFL Draft, there are a lot of potential landing sports for Godchaux. The Browns have a plethora of picks and could use a three-technique tackle for their 4-3 defense. The 49ers also could use that kind of interior defender to help upgrade their weak defense. They are switching to a 4-3 scheme and need a speedy three-technique. Godchaux could fit them for that.     The Chargers are switching to a 4-3 defense, too, and they could consider adding another defensive tackle, especially if they are considering exercising their out clause in Corey Liuget’s contract after next season. Meanwhile, the Giants lost Johnathan Hankins, while Denver could consider Godchaux to be a true replacement for Malik Jackson.      The Raiders and Seahawks both need interior pass-rushers and disruptors. Godchaux would be a good fit for either team. Dallas lost Terrell McClain in free agency, and Godchaux would make sense as a three-technique for Rod Marinelli. The Falcons also could consider an interior pass-rusher and an understudy to Jonathan Babineaux."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"T.J. Logan","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Danny Isidora","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dylan Donahue","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Aaron Jones","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ukeme Eligwe","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Nathan Gerry","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Caleb Brantley","year":2017,"height":75,"weight":307,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"Florida","pros":"Interior pass-rusher ; Excellent at shooting his gap ; Very fast and athletic ; Explosive ; Instinctive ; Twitchy ; Fast feet ; Very quick interior defensive lineman; Quick feet ; Good get-off ; Very disruptive; Ability to shed blocks ; Rare athletic skill set ; Fast interior defender ; Strong at the point of attack ; Can bull over offensive linemen ; Speed to close ; Strong bull rush; Athletic for his size ; Carries weight well ; Natural three-technique ; Has enough length to get 3-4 defensive end consideration ; Versatile ; Has experience lining up at a variety of spots ; Successful against good competition ; Ready to contribute immediately","cons":"Immature ; Conditioning ; Didn’t always produce up to his skill set;Summary:  For the past few years, there has been a hype about Brantley being a potential dominating player for the Gators. He flashed as a redshirt sophomore in 2015 with 29 tackle with 6.5 tackles for a loss and three sacks. The sophomore needed to get more consistent as a junior and was wise to return to Florida. In 2016, Brantley totaled 31 tackles with 9.5 for a loss, 2.5 sacks and one forced fumble. While the numbers were not much better, he was far more consistent with his disruption in his final season and was one of the best interior defensive linemen in college football.","similar_player":"Jonathan Babineaux.","simular_player_bio":"There wasn’t a pro comparison that I really liked for Brantley, but Babineaux was probably the closest. At his best, Babineaux was a quick, disruptive defender who made his presence felt behind the line of scrimmage. Babineaux (6-2, 200) and Brantley are very similar in size and have special combinations of quickness and strength. The Falcons selected Babineax in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft out of Iowa. Brantley could go in that range.;NFL Matches:  Detroit, New York Giants, Oakland, Seattle, Dallas, Atlanta, Cleveland, San Francisco, Los Angeles Chargers, Indianapolis, Minnesota and Denver","summary":"For the past few years, there has been a hype about Brantley being a potential dominating player for the Gators. He flashed as a redshirt sophomore in 2015 with 29 tackle with 6.5 tackles for a loss and three sacks. The sophomore needed to get more consistent as a junior and was wise to return to Florida. In 2016, Brantley totaled 31 tackles with 9.5 for a loss, 2.5 sacks and one forced fumble. While the numbers were not much better, he was far more consistent with his disruption in his final season and was one of the best interior defensive linemen in college football.     What really sets Brantley apart are his speed, athletic ability, and strength. Brantley has a fast get-off and excellent closing speed to cause havoc in the backfield. He also is strong, and there are plays where he was a bowling ball bouncing off blockers and rolling through the pocket to cause disruption. Brantley is a major disruptive force at the point of attack.      As a run defenderm Brantley is a tough player. He uses strength to get off blocks with excellent speed to close on ball-carriers. When Brantley is playing well, you see him blow up a lot of runs in the backfield and chase down ball-carriers outside of his gap. He is strong to shed blocks and can consistently bounce off blockers with his strength and speed. Brantley can get into trouble if he wears down and plays too high.      Brantley won’t be a big sack producer with his pass rush, but he is a good contributor in putting pressure on the quarterback. Brantley is fast to fire by guards or cut down the middle to put heat on the signal-caller. He can use power to shed blocks or bull rush into the pocket. Brantley is good at creating sacks for his ends by taking away the ability to step up in the pocket or by chasing the quarterback to the perimeter. Brantley probably won’t rack up big sack totals as a pro, but he will be a tackle who puts pressure on quarterbacks and forces them to move off their drop. Brantley should be an asset as an interior pass-rusher.      For the NFL, Brantley is a perfect fit as a fast three-technique defensive tackle in a 4-3 defense. He is an ideal candidate to use his speed to fire his gap with the strength to hold up against guards. Brantley is not a good fit for a 3-4 defense. He has enough length where coaches could maybe get away with him on some plays some as a five-technique defensive end who moves inside in passing situations.      Sources have said that Brantley has a first-round skill set, but teams have real maturity concerns with Brantley and said he didn’t interview well at the combine. That could cause Brantley to slide to the second round."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chuck Clark","year":2017}
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{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Xavier Woods","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Alexander Armah","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jordan Evans","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Vincent Taylor","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tanner Vallejo","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Al-Quadin Muhammad","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jeremy Clark","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"D.J. Jones","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chase Roullier","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Adam Bisnowaty","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Bucky Hodges","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Pita Taumoepenu","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"De'Angelo Henderson","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Derrick Jones","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jeremiah Ledbetter","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Sam Rogers","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Brandon Wilson","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Rudy Ford","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Robert Davis","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Justin Senior","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Conor McDermott","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kofi Amichia","year":2017}
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{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Brad Kaaya","year":2017,"height":76,"weight":214,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Miami","pros":"Quality arm strength ; Flashes ability to make some perfect throws ; Can make all the throws required ; Throws a catchable ball ; Can throw passes with touch ; Can throw the deep ball ; Works through progressions in a clean pocket ; Good field vision in a clean pocket ; Has some experience working under center ; Tough; takes big hits","cons":"Terrible vision; looks down at the pass rush ; Crippling lack of mobility in the pocket ; Very poor at avoiding sacks ; Lacks pocket presence ; Lacks awareness ; Needs development for a pro-style offense ; Should gain weight for the NFL ; Sources say Kaaya lacked focus at Miami ; Sources say Kaaya lacks leadership traits ;Summary:  In recent years, there have been a few quarterbacks who burst onto the scene as freshman and excited the NFL scouting community for their potential in a few years on. Rough sophomore and junior seasons, however, dampened the enthusiasm for those prospects and led to those quarterbacks being overhyped. Christian Hackenberg was that kind of prospect last year, and Brad Kaaya fits in that mold for the 2017 NFL Draft.","similar_player":"Blaine Gabbert.","simular_player_bio":"Gabbert (6-4, 235) is more athletic and a little thicker than Kaaya, but they are the same height with quality arms. Both of them are terrible at passing in the face of a pass rush and have serious problems with their field vision. They take far too many sacks and put too much pressure on the offensive line. Both Gabbert and Kaaya also lack leadership traits that NFL teams want out of their starting quarterbacks. In the NFL, I could see Kaaya being a quarterback comparable to Gabbert.;NFL Matches:  Cleveland, San Francisco, Chicago, Jacksonville, New Orleans, Los Angeles Chargers, Arizona, Houston, Kansas City, New York Giants and Pittsburgh ;There are a lot of quarterback-needy teams in the NFL, and that will help Kaaya’s chances of being drafted higher than where he should go. Obviously, the Browns are in dire need of a solution to their quarterback quandary. Cleveland also is loaded with draft picks, including two in the first round, two in the second, and one in the third. Kaaya could be a candidate for the Browns on Day 2 or on Day 3.","summary":"In recent years, there have been a few quarterbacks who burst onto the scene as freshman and excited the NFL scouting community for their potential in a few years on. Rough sophomore and junior seasons, however, dampened the enthusiasm for those prospects and led to those quarterbacks being overhyped. Christian Hackenberg was that kind of prospect last year, and Brad Kaaya fits in that mold for the 2017 NFL Draft.     Kaaya had a strong debut for Miami in 2014, completing 59 percent of his passes for 3,198 yards with 26 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. The freshman had a ton of talent around him in the form of stud left tackle Ereck Flowers, wide receiver Phillip Dorsett, running back Duke Johnson and tight end Clive Walford. Those four players all went in the first three rounds of the 2015 NFL Draft, with two of them being first-rounders. Kaaya was more of a game-manager as a freshman, and that was his best season of play.      With those contributors in the NFL, 2015 was a rough year for Miami, and Kaaya had to battle through with a weak supporting cast. He completed 61 percent of his passes for 3,242 yards with 16 touchdowns and five interceptions on the season. Kaaya didn’t develop and showed signs of regression.      As a junior, Kaaya had a very mixed 2016 season. He did well against some weak opponents early in the year, but then had a very rough stretch in the middle of the season before playing better in the final games. In 2016, Kaaya completed 62 percent of his passes for 3,532 yards with 27 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He, specifically, put together underwhelming performances in losses to Florida State and North Carolina.      As a passer, Kaaya can be excellent when he has a clean pocket. He has a good arm that can make all the throws in the pro game. When the pocket is clean, he is accurate in tight windows, can throw pretty touch passes, and demonstrate field vision to work through his protections. The problem is Kaaya has to be able to thrive without a perfect pocket to throw from, as it puts too much pressure on his offensive line to be flawless. That is an impossible expectation in the NFL, even for the best offensive lines in the league. If the NFL was only a seven-on-seven league, Kaaya would be superstar.      There are two crippling issues that Kaaya consistently fails to overcome. The first is whenever he starts feeling the pass rush, he drops his eyes and watches the defensive linemen swarm around him. On top of that, he is a statue in the pocket and rarely would you see him move to avoid rushers. There are lots of plays during which Kaaya looked like a deer in headlights who was just waiting to be tackled for a sack because he didn’t keep his eyes downfield or slide in the pocket. Effective NFL quarterbacks keep their eyes downfield, glide in the pocket to avoid rushers, and deliver accurate passes in the face of a rush. It was a very rare sight to see Kaaya do that. His struggles to pass the ball while under pressure are a huge problem that could lead to him not panning out in the NFL.     Multiple teams also expressed that they have concerns about Kaaya lacking leadership and being self-absorbed rather than focused on the team. During the fall, sources said that Kaaya talked about how this would be a good year to come out because it is a weak quarterback class, and that could push him into the second or third round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Sources would have preferred hearing that Kaaya had a singular focus on beating his next opponent.      This draft analyst’s opinion is that Kaaya fits as a fourth-round pick for the 2017 NFL Draft. In speaking with sources from teams around the NFL, their grades on Kaaya weren’t high. One general manager of a playoff team that is very skilled at quarterback evaluation said they had Kaaya as fifth-round pick. They feel he has no mobility, can’t throw well while under pressure, and while his arm is decent, it doesn’t blow them away. Two other teams said they graded Kaaya as a late third-, early fourth-rounder.      There are plenty of teams in the NFL that are starved for quarterback talent, so Kaaya could rise in the leadup to the 2017 NFL Draft just because of need and desperation. Kaaya might end up being a second-day pick, but it wouldn’t surprise me at all if he goes in the early rounds of Day 3."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Marquez White","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Corey Levin","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Leon McQuay III","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Stacy Coley","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ifeadi Odenigbo","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Shalom Luani","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jalen Myrick","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Stevie Tu'Ikolovatu","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Zane Gonzalez","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Isaac Rochell","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"David Moore","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Josh Carraway","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Joey Ivie","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Adrian Colbert","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Josh Harvey-Clemons","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jylan Ware","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Elijah Lee","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Harrison Butker","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ejuan Price","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Josh Holsey","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Brad Seaton","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Isaiah Ford","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":194,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Virginia Tech","pros":"Quickness ; Quick release off the line ; Sudden out of breaks ; Reliable hands ; Run-after-the-catch skills ; Was a deep-threat play-maker ; Can win 50-50 passes ; Has good height to match up against slot cornerbacks ; Tracks the ball well ; Good body control","cons":"Quicker than fast; lacks elite speed ; Lacks strength ; Needs to get stronger ; Too much body catching ;Summary:  Ford was one of the top wide receivers in the ACC over the past three seasons, providing a vertical threat for the Hokies. As a freshman, he had an impressive debut with 56 catches for 709 yards and six scores. Ford followed that up with a breakout sophomore season with 75 receptions for 1,156 yards with 11 touchdowns. In his final season, the junior totaled 79 receptions for 1,094 yards and seven touchdowns. ;Quickness is the No. 1 attribute that Ford brings to the table. In college, he served as a vertical wideout who stretched defenses over the top. Ford was quick to get separation out of his breaks and could burn past college corners on go routes. Ford isn’t thick, but he does have decent height to him, and he can use that to help make leaping catches over defensive backs. With his height, Ford is capable of boxing out corners for downfield jump balls. He is a speed receiver, but he is not a rare burner like John Ross this year or Will Fuller last year. Ford can run, but does not have the kind of elite speed that will set him apart in the professional game.","similar_player":"Robert Woods.","simular_player_bio":"Woods (6-0, 190) has almost identical size to Ford. Both of them are quicker than fast wide receivers who should be quality backup contributors. Woods was over-drafted by Buffalo and was a disappointment for them prior to the Rams giving him a huge payday in free agency. I think Ford could be an NFL receiver comparable to Woods.;NFL Matches:  Buffalo, Philadelphia, Tennessee, Tampa Bay, Kansas City, Baltimore, San Francisco, Chicago and Los Angeles","summary":"Ford was one of the top wide receivers in the ACC over the past three seasons, providing a vertical threat for the Hokies. As a freshman, he had an impressive debut with 56 catches for 709 yards and six scores. Ford followed that up with a breakout sophomore season with 75 receptions for 1,156 yards with 11 touchdowns. In his final season, the junior totaled 79 receptions for 1,094 yards and seven touchdowns.      Quickness is the No. 1 attribute that Ford brings to the table. In college, he served as a vertical wideout who stretched defenses over the top. Ford was quick to get separation out of his breaks and could burn past college corners on go routes. Ford isn’t thick, but he does have decent height to him, and he can use that to help make leaping catches over defensive backs. With his height, Ford is capable of boxing out corners for downfield jump balls. He is a speed receiver, but he is not a rare burner like John Ross this year or Will Fuller last year. Ford can run, but does not have the kind of elite speed that will set him apart in the professional game.     Aside from being quicker than fast, there are a few things that make Ford more of a mid-rounder. He does a lot of body catching. Ford needs to use his hands more to reel passes in and secure them. He also is a lanky receiver who could stand to add more strength. Extra power will help him to get off jams at the next level.     In the NFL, Ford would fit best as a slot receiver and backup. Playing the slot could provide him with good matchups against nickel corners, who tend to be short. Team sources have said that Ford received grades of late third round to the fourth round. Going in the middle portion of the 2017 NFL Draft seems reasonable for him."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Devante Mays","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Noah Brown","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Khalfrani Muhammad","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Elijah Hood","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kyle Fuller","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Treyvon Hester","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jack Tocho","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jordan Carrell","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Malachi Dupre","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Keion Adams","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Christopher Carson","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Pat O'Connor","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Mason Schreck","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Matthew Dayes","year":2017}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chad Kelly","year":2017,"height":73,"weight":225,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Ole Miss","pros":"Powerful arm ; Will fit passes into tight windows ; Pocket presence ; Flashes field vision ; Ball placement ; Can make all the throws required ; Throws a catchable ball ; Can pick up yards on the ground ; Mobility ; Can hurt defenses on the ground ; Athletic upside","cons":"Huge character concerns ; Lots of off-the-field issues ; Prone to big mistakes in clutch, pressure situations ; Short ; Two torn ACLs ; Inconsistent accuracy ; Inconsistent field vision ; Inconsistent decision-making ; Will need to learn working under center ; Transition from a college-style to pro-style offense ;Summary:  One can’t be surprised if growing up in Buffalo with the last name of Kelly results in some pressure on and some arrogance from a high school quarterback. That is the case with Chad Kelly, the nephew of Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly. The Bills star is close with his nephew, but that never showed up in Chad Kelly’s collegiate career in terms of exhibiting the kind of strong character and leadership. Being the nephew of Jim Kelly seems to have created an “Affluenza” quarterback. ;Chad Kelly had a star-crossed journey in college football. After committing to Clemson, Kelly redshirted as a freshman there in 2012. He tore his ACL in 2013, but the next year, found himself in the battle to replace Tajh Boyd as the Tigers’ starting quarterback. It was a three-way battle with veteran Cole Stoudt and incoming freshman Deshaun Watson, but Kelly was mainly competing with Stoudt as Watson had a collar bone injury. ;The competition particularly showed Kelly’s lack of maturity, including trash talking Stoudt on his twitter. The issues were also seen in Kelly having a number of emotional outbursts with the Clemson coaching staff. Things came to a breaking point in the spring game when Kelly shouted at the coaches during halftime. He was benched for the second half and continued to deride the coaches. After a minor fender bender in the parking lot after the game, Kelly was witnessed yelling at a former Miss South Carolina for the accident. Dabo Swinney, Clemson’s head coach, then kicked Kelly off the team two days later. ;Kelly transferred to community college at East Mississippi for the 2014 season. That program had just won the junior college national championship, and Kelly continued their dominance as East Mississippi won it again with him at quarterback. That season led to Kelly signing with Ole Miss to get his career back on track. Only a few weeks later, Kelly had a legal issue involving a bar fight with an arrest that included while threatening to go on shooting rampage. ;Kelly landed at Ole Miss and became the Rebels staring quarterback in 2015. He completed 65 percent of his passes for 4,042 yards with 31 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. It was an impressive debut and Kelly got better as the year progressed. Also during his first season with Ole Miss, Chad “Swag” Kelly became known for his self-indulgent rap song, “Chad Kelly,” in which he said he is “like a Mick Vick, only white.” ;As a senior, Kelly completed 63 percent of his passes for 2,758 yards with 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions before a torn ACL ended his season early. In losses to Alabama and Florida State where Ole Miss blew huge leads, Kelly had terrible turnovers via bad decisions in crunch time, which made the comebacks possible.;There were more negative off-the-field headlines for Kelly in 2016. He ran onto the field to get in a fight during his brother’s high school game and also was outed by porn star Mia Khalifa on twitter for trying to hit her up. While neither of those are big deals, NFL teams don’t view that kind of behavior as what their starting quarterback and face of the franchise should exhibit.","similar_player":"Johnny Manziel.","simular_player_bio":"Manziel and Kelly have a lot in common. Both are short quarterbacks with quality arms, mobility and athleticism. They also have major off-the-field issues. Ultimately, I think Kelly’s behavior could lead to him being out of the NFL quickly, much like Manziel.;NFL Matches:  Cleveland, San Francisco, Chicago, New Orleans, Arizona, Los Angeles Chargers and New York Giants ;There are a lot of quarterback-needy teams in the NFL. If Kelly were clean off the field, he probably would get drafted as high as the mid-rounds given the demand for the position. Obviously, the Browns are in dire need of a solution to their quarterback quandary. Cleveland also is loaded with draft picks, so Kelly could be in play for one of the organization’s picks on Day 3.","summary":"One can’t be surprised if growing up in Buffalo with the last name of Kelly results in some pressure on and some arrogance from a high school quarterback. That is the case with Chad Kelly, the nephew of Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly. The Bills star is close with his nephew, but that never showed up in Chad Kelly’s collegiate career in terms of exhibiting the kind of strong character and leadership. Being the nephew of Jim Kelly seems to have created an “Affluenza” quarterback.      Chad Kelly had a star-crossed journey in college football. After committing to Clemson, Kelly redshirted as a freshman there in 2012. He tore his ACL in 2013, but the next year, found himself in the battle to replace Tajh Boyd as the Tigers’ starting quarterback. It was a three-way battle with veteran Cole Stoudt and incoming freshman Deshaun Watson, but Kelly was mainly competing with Stoudt as Watson had a collar bone injury.      The competition particularly showed Kelly’s lack of maturity, including trash talking Stoudt on his twitter. The issues were also seen in Kelly having a number of emotional outbursts with the Clemson coaching staff. Things came to a breaking point in the spring game when Kelly shouted at the coaches during halftime. He was benched for the second half and continued to deride the coaches. After a minor fender bender in the parking lot after the game, Kelly was witnessed yelling at a former Miss South Carolina for the accident. Dabo Swinney, Clemson’s head coach, then kicked Kelly off the team two days later.      Kelly transferred to community college at East Mississippi for the 2014 season. That program had just won the junior college national championship, and Kelly continued their dominance as East Mississippi won it again with him at quarterback. That season led to Kelly signing with Ole Miss to get his career back on track. Only a few weeks later, Kelly had a legal issue involving a bar fight with an arrest that included while threatening to go on shooting rampage.      Kelly landed at Ole Miss and became the Rebels staring quarterback in 2015. He completed 65 percent of his passes for 4,042 yards with 31 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. It was an impressive debut and Kelly got better as the year progressed. Also during his first season with Ole Miss, Chad “Swag” Kelly became known for his self-indulgent rap song, “Chad Kelly,” in which he said he is “like a Mick Vick, only white.”      As a senior, Kelly completed 63 percent of his passes for 2,758 yards with 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions before a torn ACL ended his season early. In losses to Alabama and Florida State where Ole Miss blew huge leads, Kelly had terrible turnovers via bad decisions in crunch time, which made the comebacks possible.     There were more negative off-the-field headlines for Kelly in 2016. He ran onto the field to get in a fight during his brother’s high school game and also was outed by porn star Mia Khalifa on twitter for trying to hit her up. While neither of those are big deals, NFL teams don’t view that kind of behavior as what their starting quarterback and face of the franchise should exhibit.     Overall, Kelly’s performances during the 2016 season confirmed his gun-slinger style of play. He has a powerful arm to make any throw in the NFL, but could stand to get more consistent in his field vision, accuracy and decision-making. Kelly’s strengths not only include the cannon for an arm, but he has athleticism to make plays with his feet. He has the skill set to be a pocket passer in the NFL, but is short for the position.      While Kelly can’t be blamed for his defense struggling in allowing comebacks to Florida State and Alabama during 2016, Kelly never displayed the leadership and intangibles to push his team to tough victories. He doesn’t have a killer instinct and gets rattled by pressure; both the physical pass rush and the mental/emotional pressure of critical moments in big games. When you add in the off-the-field issues from Kelly’s ego and behavior, it adds to the questions about his on-field intangibles and ability to lead a team. He has a big arm, but I don’t think he has the decision-making and steadiness in his play to be a franchise quarterback. Kelly doesn’t strike me as a winner.     Kelly still hasn’t seemed to learn how to carry himself. Sources said that he was answering a question from a few teams about why he would be a successful quarterback and his answer was “because I have swag like you’ve never seen before.”     With Kelly having two torn ACLs, a myriad of off-the-field issues, some flaws as a player, and being short for a NFL quarterback, he could easily go undrafted. He might get selected on Day 3 of the 2017 NFL Draft, and that is about the highest he could hope to go."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Baker Mayfield","year":2018,"height":72,"weight":216,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Oklahoma","pros":"Play-maker ; Gunslinger attitude ; Instincts ; Can be an accurate passer with good ball placement ; Throws receivers open ; Excellent touch passer ; Throws a very catchable ball ; Superb ball placement and timing to lead receivers for yards after the catch ; Throws with good timing ; Mobility ; Escapability to extend plays; Difficult to sack ; Good at throwing on the run ; Can pick up yards on the ground ; Enough arm to make all the throws in the NFL ; Leadership potential","cons":"Undersized; shorter than ideal ; Poor footwork ; Gets happy feet in the pocket ; Inconsistent field vision ; Can have issues reading the field ; Teams question how will he perform when forced to stay in the pocket? ; Didn’t play a lot of top competition ; Maturity ; Will need more development for working under center ; Transition from a college-style to pro-style offense ;Summary:  After starting out his career at Texas Tech, Mayfield transferred to Oklahoma, where he quickly became a point-machine in the Sooners’ offense. He stepped up in 2015, carrying the Sooners late in the season as they earned a spot in the college football playoff. That season, the redshirt sophomore completed 68 percent of his passes for 3,700 yards with 36 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He also ran for 405 yards with seven scores. In 2016, Mayfield completed 71 percent of his passes for 3,965 yards with 40 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He picked up six rushing touchdowns as well. ;Mayfield completed 71 percent of his passes this season for 4,627 yards with 43 touchdowns and six interceptions in 2017. He also had five rushing touchdowns. The redshirt senior led Oklahoma to an impressive road win at Ohio State, lost a shootout at home to Iowa State, and led the Sooners to an epic win over Oklahoma State, in which Mayfield threw for 598 yards on the Cowboys. ;With his strong play in 2017, Mayfield put himself on the radar for NFL scouts. There is a lot to like about his play for the next level. He is a gritty gunslinger quarterback who has an “it factor” to his game. Mayfield doesn’t have a strong arm, but it is good enough to make the throws required in the NFL. One of his most impressive strengths as a passer is being able to locate the ball well and throw receivers open. He is very good with his timing and trajectory on passes to hit receivers on the run and set them up for lots of yards after the catch. Mayfield is very skilled to loft in touch passes downfield and throws a very catchable ball. He can be an accurate passer with superb ball placement.","similar_player":"Jeff Garcia.","simular_player_bio":"Mayfield is a rich-man’s Jeff Garcia. His game is similar to Garcia’s good years with the 49ers, except Mayfield is a better athlete than Garcia was and has a stronger arm than Garcia ever did. Also similar to Garcia, the intangibles are a mixed bag for Mayfield with some good and some bad. I think if Mayfield pans out in the NFL, he could be a better version of Garcia.;NFL Matches:  Cleveland, Denver, New York Giants, New York Jets, Washington, Arizona, Buffalo, Jacksonville, Los Angeles Chargers, New Orleans and Pittsburgh ;There are a lot of quarterback-needy teams in the NFL, so that demand will help Mayfield to go higher than his draft grade might suggest. The Browns need a franchise quarterback, but given how high they are picking, they are likely to go with higher-rated signal-callers. The same goes for the Giants and Broncos, as they both could be picking too high in the first round for Mayfield. Both of those teams, however, need a young franchise quarterback.","summary":"After starting out his career at Texas Tech, Mayfield transferred to Oklahoma, where he quickly became a point-machine in the Sooners’ offense. He stepped up in 2015, carrying the Sooners late in the season as they earned a spot in the college football playoff. That season, the redshirt sophomore completed 68 percent of his passes for 3,700 yards with 36 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He also ran for 405 yards with seven scores. In 2016, Mayfield completed 71 percent of his passes for 3,965 yards with 40 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He picked up six rushing touchdowns as well.      Mayfield completed 71 percent of his passes this season for 4,627 yards with 43 touchdowns and six interceptions in 2017. He also had five rushing touchdowns. The redshirt senior led Oklahoma to an impressive road win at Ohio State, lost a shootout at home to Iowa State, and led the Sooners to an epic win over Oklahoma State, in which Mayfield threw for 598 yards on the Cowboys.      With his strong play in 2017, Mayfield put himself on the radar for NFL scouts. There is a lot to like about his play for the next level. He is a gritty gunslinger quarterback who has an “it factor” to his game. Mayfield doesn’t have a strong arm, but it is good enough to make the throws required in the NFL. One of his most impressive strengths as a passer is being able to locate the ball well and throw receivers open. He is very good with his timing and trajectory on passes to hit receivers on the run and set them up for lots of yards after the catch. Mayfield is very skilled to loft in touch passes downfield and throws a very catchable ball. He can be an accurate passer with superb ball placement."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Saquon Barkley","year":2018,"height":72,"weight":233,"position":"Running Back","college":"Penn State","pros":"Instinctive, natural runner ; Decisive runner ; Fast and explosive ; Elusive; excellent moves in the open field to dodge tacklers ; Speed to break off long touchdown runs on any carry ; So fast that his speed takes away angles from defenders; Threat to score on any carry ; Starts games fast; doesn’t need carries to get in a groove ; Rare acceleration ; Tough, physical runner ; Power back who can run over defenders ; Excellent vision ; Great feet ; Cutting ability ; Can return kicks ; Ideal build and size ; Gets lots of yards after contact ; Keeps feet going after contact ; Finishes runs well ; Burst to the hole ; Good vision ; Capable of creating for himself ; Capable of controlling games ; Runs well in the second half ; Quality short-yardage back ; Has great straight-line speed to pull away from defenders ; Shiftiness; will juke defenders ; Has a second gear in the open field ; Fast to the hole ; Nice hands ; Receiving ability ; Excellent route-runner ; Soft hands ; Willing blocker in blitz pickup with potential to be very good ; Hard-nosed runner between the tackles ; Has a nose for the end zone ; Wears down defenses ; Excellent knee bend ; Runs behind his pads ; Runs well in the second half ; Perfect fit for a zone-blocking system ; Perfect fit for a man-blocking system ; Intimidates defenses ; Ball security ; Durable ; Good character","cons":"Was contained in some games as a junior ;Summary:  From the very beginning of his collegiate career, Barkley illustrated that he has stud potential for the NFL. In his debut season, he averaged 5.9 yards per carry for 1,076 yards with seven touchdowns. The freshman also caught 20 passes for 161 yards and a score. Barkley was even better as a sophomore, averaging 5.5 yards per carry on the year for 1,496 yards and 18 touchdowns. He also took 28 catches for 402 yards and four touchdowns as a receiver. ;Barkley dominated many opponents in 2017 and every defense he went against sold out to stop him. On the year, Barkley averaged 5.9 yards per carry for 1,271 yards with 18 touchdowns. He had 54 receptions for 632 yards and three touchdowns as a receiver. Barkley also contributed as a kick returner and provided a ton of huge plays for his team.","similar_player":"Barry Sanders.","simular_player_bio":"I don’t like to pick Hall of Famers for the player comparison, but watching Barkley reminds me of watching Barry Sanders during his amazing career for the Lions. The combination of natural running skills with extreme speed and a strong build is truly rare. Barkley can do anything on a football field, even dominating good opponents. Sanders was like that in his amazing career filled with highlight-reel runs and sheer domination. Sanders was a top-five pick, and Barkley is going to be a top-five choice as well. If Barkley doesn’t get injured, I think he could be a back who is similar to Sanders during his NFL career.;NFL Matches:  Cleveland, New York Giants, New York Jets, Indianapolis, Denver, Tampa Bay and San Francisco ;As the best player in the 2018 NFL Draft, Barkley is a lock to go in the top five. Cleveland needs a feature back, and I know Browns sources that love Barkley. If the Browns don’t take Barkley with the first pick, they would be thrilled to see him get to their next selection at No. 4 overall.","summary":"From the very beginning of his collegiate career, Barkley illustrated that he has stud potential for the NFL. In his debut season, he averaged 5.9 yards per carry for 1,076 yards with seven touchdowns. The freshman also caught 20 passes for 161 yards and a score. Barkley was even better as a sophomore, averaging 5.5 yards per carry on the year for 1,496 yards and 18 touchdowns. He also took 28 catches for 402 yards and four touchdowns as a receiver.      Barkley dominated many opponents in 2017 and every defense he went against sold out to stop him. On the year, Barkley averaged 5.9 yards per carry for 1,271 yards with 18 touchdowns. He had 54 receptions for 632 yards and three touchdowns as a receiver. Barkley also contributed as a kick returner and provided a ton of huge plays for his team."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Sam Darnold","year":2018,"height":75,"weight":221,"position":"Quarterback","college":"USC","pros":"Naturally accurate passer ; Fits passes into tight windows ; Excellnt ball placement ; Throws a catchable ball ; Pocket presence ; Has poise ; Advanced anticipation; instinctive thrower ; Throws with good timing ; Can accelerate his throwing motion ; Quality arm strength ; Pushed team to wins ; Good internal clock ; Mobility ; Throws very well on the run ; Throws accurately off platform ; Displays some feel in the pocket ; Not easy to sack ; Can hurt defenses on the ground ; Can make all the throws required ; Can pick up yards on the ground ; Threads passes into tight windows ; Throws receivers open ; Can beat good coverage with his arm and accuracy ; Potential for good field vision ; Can move eyes through progressions ; Smooth, natural passer ; Instincts ; Stands tall in the pocket ; Throws knowing he is going get hit ; Impressive precision ; Great fit for a west coast offense ; Good footwork ; Good ball placement and timing to lead receivers for yards after the catch ; Excellent intangibles ; Smart ; Good worker ; Good teammate ; Upside ;","cons":"Ball security ; Too many interceptions ; Too many fumbles ; Had some confidence issues in 2017 ; Doesn’t secure the ball well when getting sacked ; Good enough not doesn’t have elite arm strength ; Throwing mechanics are a bit unorthodox ; Needs to start games faster ;Summary:  Darnold took college football by storm during the 2016 season, and even though he wasn’t eligible for the 2017 NFL Draft, the redshirt freshman had scouts buzzing about his pro potential. After a 1-2 start to the 2016 season for USC, Darnold was made the starting quarterback. For his debut season, he was an extremely efficient passer who led the Trojans to a 10-3 record. Darnold lost his first-ever start against a good Utah team, but after that he led his team to ripping off a nine-game win streak to close out the year, including impressive wins over Colorado, Washington, and a comeback Rose Bowl win over Penn State. Darnold completed 67 percent of his passes in 2016 for 3,086 yards with 31 touchdowns and nine interceptions.","similar_player":"Philip Rivers.","simular_player_bio":"There are a lot of similarities between Darnold and Rivers. They have similar builds with hitches in their throwing motions that make them a bit unorthodox. Both are pocket passers who throw the ball accurately with timing and precision. Both also are known to be good leaders, workers and teammates. One difference is in their styles of leadership; Rivers is more loud and vocal whereas Darnold is quieter. Still, their playing styles are similar and both have excellent intangibles, but of a different nature. Rivers was a top-five pick in the 2004 NFL Draft, and Darnold could easily be a top-five pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.;NFL Matches:  Cleveland, New York Giants, New York Jets, Denver and Buffalo ;There are a lot of quarterback-needy teams in the NFL, and Darnold should be gone quickly in the top-four picks. The Browns need a franchise quarterback, and Darnold is a favorite to be their selection with the No. 1-overall pick. ;If Cleveland passes on Darnold, the Giants could be a fit for Darnold with the No. 2-overall pick. They could use a young franchise quarterback with Eli Manning aging.","summary":"Darnold took college football by storm during the 2016 season, and even though he wasn’t eligible for the 2017 NFL Draft, the redshirt freshman had scouts buzzing about his pro potential. After a 1-2 start to the 2016 season for USC, Darnold was made the starting quarterback. For his debut season, he was an extremely efficient passer who led the Trojans to a 10-3 record. Darnold lost his first-ever start against a good Utah team, but after that he led his team to ripping off a nine-game win streak to close out the year, including impressive wins over Colorado, Washington, and a comeback Rose Bowl win over Penn State. Darnold completed 67 percent of his passes in 2016 for 3,086 yards with 31 touchdowns and nine interceptions.     The 2017 season was more of a mixed bag for Darnold. The redshirt sophomore completed 63 percent of his passes for 4,143 yards with 26 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. He had an up-and-down season with too many turnovers – fumbles were a particular issue beyond the interceptions. Darnold also made some beautiful anticipatory throws with excellent accuracy in just about every game.      There is a lot to like about Darnold as a future starter in the NFL. First and foremost, he is an accurate pocket passer who throws with good ball placement and is very precise in the short to intermediate part of the field. Darnold has excellent anticipation to know when and where receivers are going open. With his feel and timing, Darnold hits receivers on the run, leading them to picking up yards after the catch. He also regularly will throw receivers open and help them to find space to beat tight coverage. Darnold is a natural rhythm thrower who would fit best in a West Coast system to maximize his ability to throw accurately in the short to intermediate part of the field. He is a smooth precision passer who can be deadly when he gets into a good groove.      Darnold is comfortable in the pocket, but also has the ability to move around to buy time. While he is not a running quarterback, he is functional to avoid sacks and will move around to help his offensive line and receivers. Darnold made a number of really nice plays during the past two years when things went off script as he got creative to move the ball for his offense. Routinely, Darnold would buy time with his feet and then make an accurate throw downfield with the rush closing in on him. Regularly, Darnold displayed good poise to keep plays alive. In every game at USC, Darnold would make some impressive throws that were very rare for a college quarterback."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Denzel Ward","year":2018,"height":70,"weight":183,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Man-cover corner ; Good instincts ; Prevents separation; runs the route ; Fast; can run with speed receivers; Excellent at not allowing separation ; Able to run with speed receivers on verticals ; Recovery speed ; Athletic ; Transitions well ; Can cover up speed receivers ; Sits on routes and challenges speed receivers ; Physical; will battle receivers ; Confident; has the man-corner mentality ; Used to playing on an island ; Loose hips to turn to run ; Fast backpedal ; Dangerous ball skills ; Good hands ; Runs the route with the receiver ; Route recognition ; Quick feet ; Times contact well ; Can play off-man coverage ; Can play zone coverage ; Athletic upside","cons":"Short ; Could use more weight ; Will struggle with big receivers ; Could be picked on in the red zone ; Has problems on 50-50 balls ; Gets boxed out ;Summary:  Ohio State has been a factory of NFL talent, and that has especially been the case under Urban Meyer. During the 2016 season, the Buckeyes had a standout NFL secondary with three first-round talents at cornerback and one at free safety Malik Hooker. Marshon Lattimore and Gareon Conley were the starting corners on the outside, with Denzel Ward serving as the nickel corner. That trio of first-rounders was excellent, and Ward totaled 23 tackles with nice passes broken up in 2016. ;With Lattimore and Conley moving on to the NFL, Ward became Ohio State’s No. 1 cornerback and had an excellent junior season. Ward totaled 37 tackles with 15 passes broken up and two interceptions in 2017. In the 2017 season opener against Indiana, Ward notched an interception, four tackles and five passes broken up. He also was beaten for a touchdown and some other receptions by big Indiana receiver Simmie Cobbs Jr. Ward had problems with Cobbs’ size, but was good at preventing separation. After that game, Ward was very good and consistent throughout the season at locking down receivers and keeping them from getting open. He put on a clinic in the Big Ten Championship game with an excellent performance in what was his final collegiate game. ;For the NFL, Ward is man-cover corner. He is very fast with quick feet, loose hips, and easy acceleration. With his skill set, Ward is superb at running the route with receivers to prevent separation. He is adept at playing off-man coverage and running with fast wideouts downfield. Ward is reliable to handle the speed receivers in one-on-one coverage without getting safety help over the top. He transitions well in routes and will sit on routes to challenge receivers. Ward also has good ball skills with impressive timing on his contact and the hands to be an interception threat.","similar_player":"Joe Haden.","simular_player_bio":"Ward’s skill set reminds me of Haden (5-11, 195). Both are smaller for No. 1 corners but have the ability to run the route and prevent separation. Big receivers can be problematic for both cornerbacks. Haden was a top-10 pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, and Ward could go in the top-20 of the 2018 NFL Draft. NFL Matches:  Cleveland, Chicago, Oakland, Los Angeles Chargers, Dallas, Buffalo, Minnesota, Cincinnati, New England and Philadelphia ;There are a lot of teams that could be a fit for Ward in the 2018 NFL Draft. In the top 10, the Browns have to upgrade their cornerback talent, and Ward could be in play to be a No. 1 corner for them with the fourth-overall pick. Ward would be a good scheme fit for the Bears. Oakland lost out on free agent cornerback Trumaine Johnson, so the Raiders could consider reuniting Ward with Gareon Conley.","summary":"Ohio State has been a factory of NFL talent, and that has especially been the case under Urban Meyer. During the 2016 season, the Buckeyes had a standout NFL secondary with three first-round talents at cornerback and one at free safety Malik Hooker. Marshon Lattimore and Gareon Conley were the starting corners on the outside, with Denzel Ward serving as the nickel corner. That trio of first-rounders was excellent, and Ward totaled 23 tackles with nice passes broken up in 2016.      With Lattimore and Conley moving on to the NFL, Ward became Ohio State’s No. 1 cornerback and had an excellent junior season. Ward totaled 37 tackles with 15 passes broken up and two interceptions in 2017. In the 2017 season opener against Indiana, Ward notched an interception, four tackles and five passes broken up. He also was beaten for a touchdown and some other receptions by big Indiana receiver Simmie Cobbs Jr. Ward had problems with Cobbs’ size, but was good at preventing separation. After that game, Ward was very good and consistent throughout the season at locking down receivers and keeping them from getting open. He put on a clinic in the Big Ten Championship game with an excellent performance in what was his final collegiate game.      For the NFL, Ward is man-cover corner. He is very fast with quick feet, loose hips, and easy acceleration. With his skill set, Ward is superb at running the route with receivers to prevent separation. He is adept at playing off-man coverage and running with fast wideouts downfield. Ward is reliable to handle the speed receivers in one-on-one coverage without getting safety help over the top. He transitions well in routes and will sit on routes to challenge receivers. Ward also has good ball skills with impressive timing on his contact and the hands to be an interception threat."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Bradley Chubb","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":269,"position":"Defensive End","college":"N.C. State","pros":"Dangerous pass-rusher ; Instinctive ; Repertoire of pass-rushing moves ; Excellent hands ; Speed to power ; Can dip around the corner ; Nice rip move ; Good up-and-under move ; Uses hands and feet at same time; Goes for the strip ; Strong hand slap to shed blocks ; Pass-rushing awareness ; Displays some natural pass-rushing skills ; Quality get off ; Quick off the edge ; Can close on the quarterback ; Creates splash plays ; Athletic ; Strong, thick build ; Powerful bull rush ; Excellent strength to shed blocks ; Has enough speed to beat tackles around the corner ; Stout in run defense ; Sets the edge ; Can hold his ground at the point of attack ; Gap integrity ; Great motor ; Impressive change of direction for a thick defender ; Upside ; Good character","cons":"Not a natural fit for a 3-4 defense ; Good, but not great, speed ;Summary:  There was no five-star recruit massive media hype when Bradley Chubb arrived at N.C. State as a linebacker who was weighing in the 240s. Nobody foresaw Chubb growing into a defensive end who would end up becoming a dominant force in college football, but over time, Chubb became a big-time presence. As a sophomore in 2015, he provided a glimpse of what was to come when he collected 5.5 sacks with 69 tackles, 12 tackles for a loss,and three forced fumbles. ;During the past two seasons, Chubb was one of the best edge defenders in college ball. As a junior, Chubb totaled 58 tackles with 22 tackles for a loss, 10.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and one pass batted. He could have been a first-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, but probably would have gone in the back half of Round 1. Chubb wisely decided to return for his senior year, which saw him become truly dominant. For 2017, Chubb totaled 73 tackles with 25 for a loss, 10 sacks, three forced fumbles and two passes batted. His career sack total of 26 broke Mario Williams’ previous record to be the largest all-time sack total in school history. By deciding to return for his final season and destroying the competition, Chubb turned himself into a future top-10 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. ;For the NFL, there is a ton for evaluators to fall in love with when watching Chubb. He is an excellent run defender. At the point of attack, Chubb is physical, tough, and sets the edge. Generally, he holds his ground well and doesn’t get pushed off the ball with downhill runs coming at him. With his strength and active hands, Chubb is adept at shedding blocks, and he flies to the ball to get in on tackles. Chubb also will frequently blast his way into the backfield to make a tackle for a loss or blow the play up. Many good college pass-rushers are fast and finesse defenders, but Chubb is a balanced player who is as solid defending the run as he is rushing the passer. As a pro edge defender, Chubb should be an asset in the ground game.","similar_player":"Cam Jordan.","simular_player_bio":"Chubb’s game reminds me of Cam Jordan. Jordan (6-4, 287) and Chubb are almost identical in size with similar athletic skill sets. Jordan and Chubb aren’t blinding speed rushers, but they are tough and strong at the point of attack. With size, good hand usage, and quickness, they beat offensive tackles to get steady pressure on the quarterback. In the NFL, I think Chubb could be a defensive end similar to Jordan.;NFL Matches:  Indianapolis, New York Jets, Tampa Bay, Chicago, San Francisco and Oakland","summary":"There was no five-star recruit massive media hype when Bradley Chubb arrived at N.C. State as a linebacker who was weighing in the 240s. Nobody foresaw Chubb growing into a defensive end who would end up becoming a dominant force in college football, but over time, Chubb became a big-time presence. As a sophomore in 2015, he provided a glimpse of what was to come when he collected 5.5 sacks with 69 tackles, 12 tackles for a loss,and three forced fumbles.      During the past two seasons, Chubb was one of the best edge defenders in college ball. As a junior, Chubb totaled 58 tackles with 22 tackles for a loss, 10.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and one pass batted. He could have been a first-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, but probably would have gone in the back half of Round 1. Chubb wisely decided to return for his senior year, which saw him become truly dominant. For 2017, Chubb totaled 73 tackles with 25 for a loss, 10 sacks, three forced fumbles and two passes batted. His career sack total of 26 broke Mario Williams’ previous record to be the largest all-time sack total in school history. By deciding to return for his final season and destroying the competition, Chubb turned himself into a future top-10 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.      For the NFL, there is a ton for evaluators to fall in love with when watching Chubb. He is an excellent run defender. At the point of attack, Chubb is physical, tough, and sets the edge. Generally, he holds his ground well and doesn’t get pushed off the ball with downhill runs coming at him. With his strength and active hands, Chubb is adept at shedding blocks, and he flies to the ball to get in on tackles. Chubb also will frequently blast his way into the backfield to make a tackle for a loss or blow the play up. Many good college pass-rushers are fast and finesse defenders, but Chubb is a balanced player who is as solid defending the run as he is rushing the passer. As a pro edge defender, Chubb should be an asset in the ground game."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Quenton Nelson","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":325,"position":"Guard","college":"Notre Dame","pros":"Dominant pass protector ; Dominant run blocker ; Extremely strong ; Powerful drive blocker ; Very heavy hands ; Sustains blocks ; Quality length ; Textbook knee bend ; Good at adjusting to blitz pick up ; Scheme versatile ; Slides his feet with speed rushers ; Very strong anchor ; Can’t be bull rushed ; Smart ; Techinician ; Sustains blocks ; Rare blocker with a mean streak ; Generates movement in the ground game ; Physical ; Can manipulate in the ground game ; Bullies defenders and blocks through the whistle ; Frustrates defensive linemen ; Has excellent technique ; Superb hand placement ; Good at pulling ; Agile enough in space ; Intelligent ; Durable ; Experienced and dominant against good college talent","cons":"Good, but not rare, athlete ;Summary:  Typically in an NFL Draft, interior offensive linemen have a shot at going in the back half of the first round. The exception to that trend was the 2013 NFL Draft, which saw four guards get selected in the top 25 with two in the top 10. The 2017 NFL Draft was also a rare year, as no guards or centers were selected in the first round. The first guard didn’t come off the board until the 38th-overall pick when the Chargers took Forrest Lamp. A lot was made about the 2017 NFL Draft being weak at offensive tackle, but it was an odd year on the inside because there wasn’t a lot of interior talent either. One of the reasons for the lack of high-end talent was Notre Dame guard Quenton Nelson deciding to return for his senior year. ;If Nelson had declared for the 2017 NFL Draft, he would have been the top-rated guard and a first-round pick. Over 2015 and 2016, Nelson became a rock-solid blocker for Notre Dame, rolling the competition by being equally effective as a run blocker or pass protector. After deciding to return for his senior year, Nelson dominated for Notre Dame in 2017. He overwhelmed defensive linemen as a run blocker and pass protector while going against good competition.","similar_player":"Logan Mankins.","simular_player_bio":"The closest comparison to Nelson in the NFL in recent years is Mankins. Mankins was a dominant run blocker and pass protector during his prime years for New England. Nelson could be the same and, like Mankins, he will be a first-round pick.;NFL Matches:  New York Giants, Indianapolis, Denver, Tampa Bay, Chicago and San Francisco","summary":"Typically in an NFL Draft, interior offensive linemen have a shot at going in the back half of the first round. The exception to that trend was the 2013 NFL Draft, which saw four guards get selected in the top 25 with two in the top 10. The 2017 NFL Draft was also a rare year, as no guards or centers were selected in the first round. The first guard didn’t come off the board until the 38th-overall pick when the Chargers took Forrest Lamp. A lot was made about the 2017 NFL Draft being weak at offensive tackle, but it was an odd year on the inside because there wasn’t a lot of interior talent either. One of the reasons for the lack of high-end talent was Notre Dame guard Quenton Nelson deciding to return for his senior year.      If Nelson had declared for the 2017 NFL Draft, he would have been the top-rated guard and a first-round pick. Over 2015 and 2016, Nelson became a rock-solid blocker for Notre Dame, rolling the competition by being equally effective as a run blocker or pass protector. After deciding to return for his senior year, Nelson dominated for Notre Dame in 2017. He overwhelmed defensive linemen as a run blocker and pass protector while going against good competition."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Josh Allen","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":237,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Wyoming","pros":"Great skill set ; Ideal size for a NFL quarterback ; Very strong arm ; Good athlete ; Excellent mobility ; Running threat ; Keeps his eyes downfield as he scrambles ; Hard to sack ; Amazing strength to break tackles in the pocket ; Can stretch the field vertically with his arm strength ; Throws a good spiral ; Has a quick release ; Throws well on the run ; Can throws receivers open ; Has worked under center some","cons":"Has accuracy issues ; Ball security ; Decision-making needs to improve ; Throws too many interceptions ; Needs to improve ability to throw finesse throws ; Struggled against better teams ; Played at a low level of competition ; Concerns about production and ability to be a clutch performer ;Summary:  Allen was one of college football’s breakout quarterbacks during the 2016 season. He put his great skill set on display as he led a potent offense. Allen completed 56 percent of his passes that season for 3,203 yards with 28 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. He also ran for 523 yards and seven touchdowns on the ground. Allen was a redshirt sophomore, so he could have entered the 2017 NFL Draft, but he decided to return for his junior year. ;In 2017, Allen completed 56 percent of his passes for 1,812 yards with 16 touchdowns and six interceptions. He notched five rushing touchdowns as well. Against weak opponents, Allen played well, but he struggled in games against Hawaii, Oregon and Iowa. Allen missed Wyoming’s last two regular-season games with a shoulder injury. WalterFootball.com was first to report that Allen would enter the 2018 NFL Draft, and he announced his intent to declare after Wyoming’s bowl game. ;In speaking with a few team sources, I said to them that Allen is more of a skill set than a quarterback at this point of his development, which they agreed with. They also thought my analogy of him being like a young pitcher called up to the big leagues who is more of a hard thrower than a pitcher was accurate.","similar_player":"Ben Roethlisberger/Kyle Boller.","simular_player_bio":"When Allen is playing well, he looks like a young Roethlisberger with his powerful arm, mobility and ability to make big plays with his feet. When Allen is struggling – throwing inaccurately and making poor decisions -, his style of play is reminiscent of Boller.;NFL Matches:  Cleveland, New York Giants, Denver, New York Jets, Washington, Arizona, Buffalo, Los Angeles Chargers, New Orleans and Pittsburgh ;There are a lot of quarterback-needy teams in the NFL, and Allen should have plenty of suitors in the opening night of the 2018 NFL Draft. The Browns need a franchise quarterback, so Allen could be in play at picks No. 1 and No. 4. ;The Giants could be a fit for Allen with the No. 2-overall pick. They could use a young franchise quarterback with Eli Manning aging.","summary":"Allen was one of college football’s breakout quarterbacks during the 2016 season. He put his great skill set on display as he led a potent offense. Allen completed 56 percent of his passes that season for 3,203 yards with 28 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. He also ran for 523 yards and seven touchdowns on the ground. Allen was a redshirt sophomore, so he could have entered the 2017 NFL Draft, but he decided to return for his junior year.      In 2017, Allen completed 56 percent of his passes for 1,812 yards with 16 touchdowns and six interceptions. He notched five rushing touchdowns as well. Against weak opponents, Allen played well, but he struggled in games against Hawaii, Oregon and Iowa. Allen missed Wyoming’s last two regular-season games with a shoulder injury. WalterFootball.com was first to report that Allen would enter the 2018 NFL Draft, and he announced his intent to declare after Wyoming’s bowl game.      In speaking with a few team sources, I said to them that Allen is more of a skill set than a quarterback at this point of his development, which they agreed with. They also thought my analogy of him being like a young pitcher called up to the big leagues who is more of a hard thrower than a pitcher was accurate."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Roquan Smith","year":2018,"height":73,"weight":236,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Georgia","pros":"Very good instincts ; Excellent run defender ; Sideline-to-sideline speed ; Good tackler ; Hard hitter ; Quick ; Diagnosis skills ; Read-and-react skills ; Fits a 4-3 or 3-4 defense ; Always around the ball ; Very fast to the flat ; Superb closing speed ; Rangy ; Gifted pass-coverage linebacker ; Impressive man-coverage ability against tight ends and running backs ; Can drop into zone coverage ; Ball skills ; Durable ; Athletic upside","cons":"Undersized ; Could have issues defending downhill runs straight at him ; Could have issues getting off blocks in the NFL ; May not have the weight to play middle linebacker as a pro ;Summary:  Back at the start of the 2017 season during fall camp, scouting sources were raving about Smith. They see him as a future three-down starter who can be an impactful player against the run and the pass in the NFL. Smith has been compared to the Falcons’ Deion Jones and the Buccaneers’ Lavonte David. Early in his NFL career, Smith could be on that kind of contributor for his NFL team.","similar_player":"Lavonte David.","simular_player_bio":"The closest thing to Smith in the NFL is Bucs standout linebacker Lavonte David. Like David, Smith is a speed demon who flies around the field making tackles in the ground game while also being good in pass coverage. They each have size issues, but make up for it with great instincts and big-play ability. David was a second-round pick, and Smith also will be an early-rounder. Other similar players to Smith are Falcons linebackers Deion Jones and Duke Riley, but Smith is a better player and prospect than they were coming out of LSU.;NFL Matches:  Oakland, Miami, Green Bay, Dallas, Minnesota, Pittsburgh, Tennessee, New Orleans, New England and Philadelphia ;There are a lot of teams that could be a fit for Smith in the 2018 NFL Draft. The Raiders have to improve the middle of their defense and the front seven. Smith would be an upgrade to their rush defense and pass coverage.","summary":"Back at the start of the 2017 season during fall camp, scouting sources were raving about Smith. They see him as a future three-down starter who can be an impactful player against the run and the pass in the NFL. Smith has been compared to the Falcons’ Deion Jones and the Buccaneers’ Lavonte David. Early in his NFL career, Smith could be on that kind of contributor for his NFL team.     In 2016, Smith totaled 95 tackles with five tackles for a loss, one pass breakup and two forced fumbles. He went on to amass 137 tackles with 6.5 sacks, 11.5 tackles for a loss, one forced fumble and two passes batted in 2017. At the NFL Scouting Combine, the junior showed his elite speed with a 4.51-second time in the 40-yard dash. That is a quality time for an offensive skill position player, and a phenomenal one for a linebacker.      There is a lot to like about Smith for the NFL. He is a tremendous linebacker with excellent instincts and superb speed. Smith combines those to become a heat-seeking missile who tracks down ball-carriers all over the field. Smith is very fast to the flat and shuts down perimeter rushing attacks. He also is quick to read his keys and fire to the right spot to make tackles. With his speed, instincts, and diagnosis skills, Smith is a dangerous run defender."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Mike McGlinchey","year":2018,"height":79,"weight":309,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Notre Dame","pros":"Reliable pass protector ; Has quick-enough feet ; Can bend at the knee ; Agile in space ; Can kick slide to block speed rushers ; Good length ; Athletic ability for his size ; Anchors well against bull rushes ; Strong run blocker ; Can get movement in the ground game ; Sustains blocks ; Heavy hands ; Physical ; Quality technique ; Fires off the line ; Can manipulate in the ground game ; Sustains blocks ; Good at pulling ; Awareness ; Very experienced as a 3-year starter ; Intelligent ; Good character","cons":"Less than ideal speed for a left tackle ; Less than ideal feet for a left tackle ; Less than ideal athleticism for a left tackle ; Can have problems with speed rushers ; Had issues with false start penalties in 2016 ;Summary:  McGlinchey could have been the closest thing to a franchise left tackle in the 2017 NFL Draft, but he decided to return for his senior year. He wouldn’t have been one of the best tackle prospects to come out in years, but he was a very good prospect with upside to be an impact-making left tackle. McGlinchey would have been a safer pick than the two tackles who went in the first round, because both Denver’s Garett Bolles and New Orleans’ Ryan Ramczyk were only 1-year starters in college. McGlinchey, meanwhile, impressed over the past three seasons as a starter for Notre Dame.","similar_player":"Duane Brown.","simular_player_bio":"Brown and McGlinchey are very similar. They are both plus run blockers who also can be solid in pass protection. While they are generally good in protection, they aren’t shut-down left tackles and will give up some pressures and sacks against good rushers from time to time, with plenty of wins mixed in against those rushers as well. Both Brown and McGlinchey are assets in the run game and are better run blockers than typical left tackles. Brown was a late first-round pick, and McGlinchey could go in the middle to back portion for the first round as well.;NFL Matches:  Cleveland, Tampa Bay, Denver, Miami, Arizona, Baltimore, Seattle, Cincinnati, Jacksonville and Philadelphia ;There are a lot of teams that could be a fit for McGlinchey in the 2018 NFL Draft. Early in the first round, there are a few teams that could shock the league by taking McGlinchey higher than expected. Joe Thomas retired, and the Browns will need a new starter at left tackle, so it could be possible that Cleveland would think of McGlinchey with the fourth-overall pick. One pick later, Denver could use more offensive line help. They could move Garett Bolles to the right side and really improve their offensive line with McGlinchey. Tampa Bay probably will address more pressing needs, but the team could use a left tackle upgrade. If the Bucs took McGlinchey, they could move Donovan Smith to right tackle or guard. ;The Dolphins need help on the line and might not keep Ja’Wuan James for the long term. Miami could draft McGlinchey in the first round and start him out at guard. If James isn’t in the long-term plans, then McGlinchey could move to right tackle to form a tandem with Laremy Tunsil.","summary":"McGlinchey could have been the closest thing to a franchise left tackle in the 2017 NFL Draft, but he decided to return for his senior year. He wouldn’t have been one of the best tackle prospects to come out in years, but he was a very good prospect with upside to be an impact-making left tackle. McGlinchey would have been a safer pick than the two tackles who went in the first round, because both Denver’s Garett Bolles and New Orleans’ Ryan Ramczyk were only 1-year starters in college. McGlinchey, meanwhile, impressed over the past three seasons as a starter for Notre Dame.     McGlinchey broke into starting lineup during his sophomore year – 2015 -, putting together an impressive season as a pass protector at right tackle with Ronnie Stanley manning the left side. In 2016, McGlinchey took over at left tackle after Stanley moved on to the NFL. McGlinchey had a fine season protecting DeShone Kizer and opening holes in the ground game. McGlinchey had a real problem with repeated false start penalties as a junior, but he fixed that issue as a senior.      McGlinchey play his best footballed his best football as a senior, performing superbly as a run blocker. The Fighting Irish fielded a great rushing offense with McGlinchey opening a lot of holes. In the majority of games, he was very good in pass protection. The only games in which he had real problems in protection were against Georgia and Miami."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Josh Rosen","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":226,"position":"Quarterback","college":"UCLA","pros":"Lethal pocket passer ; Throws a great spiral ; Rare arm talent ; Can really spin it; passes never wobble ; Instincts ; Can be an accurate passer with good ball placement ; Field vision ; Threads passes into tight windows ; Throws receivers open ; Can beat good coverage with his arm and accuracy ; Developed field vision ; Instincts ; Throws with good timing ; Stands tall in the pocket ; Throws knowing he is going get hit ; Good footwork ; Has experience working under center ; Throws with good timing ; Good ball placement and timing to lead receivers for yards after the catch ; Intelligent, advanced football IQ ; Strong play recall","cons":"Durability ; Has had at least one concussion ; Has had shoulder, hand injuries ; Poor intangibles ; Questionable leadership traits ; Quality of teammate ; Different personality; could clash with teammates and coaches ; Could have problems with the media ;Summary:  Rosen entered UCLA as a top recruit and quickly validated the hype, becoming an instant starter. He put together an impressive debut as a freshman, completing 60 percent of his passes for 3,670 yards with 23 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He only played in six games in 2016 before a shoulder injury ended his season. The sophomore completed 59 percent of his passes for 1,915 yards with 10 touchdowns and five interceptions that season. ;To open his junior year, Rosen had a legendary Week 1 performance leading one of the greatest comeback wins in college football history. UCLA was down 44-10 in the third quarter before Rosen led the Bruins back to a 45-44 victory over Texas A&M. On the evening, he completed 35-of-58 passes for 491 yards with four touchdowns. ;Rosen left UCLA’s game against Washington with an undisclosed injury and missed the contest against Utah with a concussion. After returning to the field, Rosen played well, including throwing for over 400 yards against USC. He was pulled early in the regular-season finale against California and missed UCLA’s bowl game. In 2017, Rosen completed 63 percent of his passes for 3,717 yards with 26 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.","similar_player":"Jay Cutler.","simular_player_bio":"There are a lot of similarities between Rosen and Cutler. Both of them possess powerful arms that let the ball explode out of their hands. They also are unique personalities with mixed intangibles. Some teammates will love them, while others may not. Cutler has suffered durability issues during his career, and Rosen could have a similar problem in the NFL. Cutler was a first-round pick in the 2006 NFL Draft, and Rosen is a lock to be a first-rounder in the 2018 NFL Draft.;NFL Matches:  Cleveland, New York Giants, Denver, New York Jets, Washington, Arizona, Buffalo, Los Angeles Chargers, New Orleans and Pittsburgh ;There are a lot of quarterback-needy teams in the NFL, and Rosen should be gone quickly in the top five. The Browns need a franchise quarterback and could target a signal-caller at pick No. 1 or pick No. 4. ;The Giants could be a fit for Rosen with the No. 2-overall pick. They could use a young franchise quarterback with Eli Manning aging. New York looks like a likely landing spot for Rosen.","summary":"Rosen entered UCLA as a top recruit and quickly validated the hype, becoming an instant starter. He put together an impressive debut as a freshman, completing 60 percent of his passes for 3,670 yards with 23 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He only played in six games in 2016 before a shoulder injury ended his season. The sophomore completed 59 percent of his passes for 1,915 yards with 10 touchdowns and five interceptions that season.      To open his junior year, Rosen had a legendary Week 1 performance leading one of the greatest comeback wins in college football history. UCLA was down 44-10 in the third quarter before Rosen led the Bruins back to a 45-44 victory over Texas A&M. On the evening, he completed 35-of-58 passes for 491 yards with four touchdowns.      Rosen left UCLA’s game against Washington with an undisclosed injury and missed the contest against Utah with a concussion. After returning to the field, Rosen played well, including throwing for over 400 yards against USC. He was pulled early in the regular-season finale against California and missed UCLA’s bowl game. In 2017, Rosen completed 63 percent of his passes for 3,717 yards with 26 touchdowns and 10 interceptions."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Minkah Fitzpatrick","year":2018,"height":72,"weight":204,"position":"Safety","college":"Alabama","pros":"Instinctive ; Extremely well-rounded ; Tremendous coverage safety ; Dangerous play-maker in the deep part of the field ; A true single-high safety ; Ball skills ; Soft hands ; Interception threat ; Covers a ton of ground ; Superb at covering receivers over the top ; Fast enough to run with speed receivers ; Good vision, eye discipline ; Can play nickel corner ; Can play man coverage on slot receivers ; Can play man coverage on receiving tight ends ; Asset to defend big receivers downfield ; Dangerous blitzer ; Solid run defender ; Good tackler in the open field ; Will get physical as a tackler ; Can play near the line of scrimmage ; Capable of being the eighth man in the box ; Can drive and fill in the box ; Always around the ball ; Fluid; can flip his hips and run ; Good special teams player ; Should be able to play quickly ; Has been a starter at corner ; Quarterback of the defense ; Experienced and successful against good college talent ; Versatile ; Team leader ;Weaknesses: ; Lacks ideal height ; Lacks ideal speed ;Summary:  Alabama head coach and defensive backs coach Nick Saban isn’t against playing freshmen or underclassmen, but they have to be special players to beat out other highly recruited players who are older, more experienced, and more developed physically. Fitzpatrick was so good though that he forced his way onto the field as a freshman, totaling 45 tackles with two sacks, 11 passes broken up and two interceptions – both returned for a touchdowns – for the year. ;In 2016, Fitzpatrick recorded 66 tackles with seven passes broken up and six interceptions. He was dominant at times for Alabama, splitting time between corner and safety. In 2017, Fitzpatrick racked up 60 tackles, one interception and eight passes broken up. He played well, covering receivers downfield, staying around the ball, and helping out his cornerbacks. The junior had a dominant game against Texas A&M to help Alabama avoid an upset. He was very impressive in pretty much every other game he played in, including contests against Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Tennessee and Vanderbilt. ;Fitzpatrick is a dynamic defender in the middle of he field as he is extremely well-rounded. What really sets Fitzpatrick apart is he has fabulous instincts that put him in position to impact the game. He is very smart and is extremely fast at reading his keys to get in position to make plays. ;With his skill set and versatility, Fitzpatrick looks like a real weapon for a pro defense. He can play the roaming safety role in the middle of the field, with his instincts putting him in position to make plays on the ball. Another great attribute that Fitzpatrick possesses is being able to play nickel corner. He is good in man coverage to line up over the slot receiver and prevent separation. Fitzpatrick also can play man coverage on tight ends, and his NFL defense is going to love having him to help neutralize the elite receiving tight ends of the NFL. ;Fitzpatrick also is a threat to take the ball away downfield. He tracks passes extremely well and shows nice ball skills. For a defensive back, Fitzpatrick has excellent hands. He is a real threat to create interceptions and make a game-changing play for his defense. With his instincts and skill set, Fitzpatrick is able to be the deep free safety center fielder who locks down the deep part of the field. It is hard to find single-high safeties, but Fitzpatrick has that ability. He also is a dangerous blitzer.","cons":"Lacks ideal height ; Lacks ideal speed ;Summary:  Alabama head coach and defensive backs coach Nick Saban isn’t against playing freshmen or underclassmen, but they have to be special players to beat out other highly recruited players who are older, more experienced, and more developed physically. Fitzpatrick was so good though that he forced his way onto the field as a freshman, totaling 45 tackles with two sacks, 11 passes broken up and two interceptions – both returned for a touchdowns – for the year. ;In 2016, Fitzpatrick recorded 66 tackles with seven passes broken up and six interceptions. He was dominant at times for Alabama, splitting time between corner and safety. In 2017, Fitzpatrick racked up 60 tackles, one interception and eight passes broken up. He played well, covering receivers downfield, staying around the ball, and helping out his cornerbacks. The junior had a dominant game against Texas A&M to help Alabama avoid an upset. He was very impressive in pretty much every other game he played in, including contests against Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Tennessee and Vanderbilt. ;Fitzpatrick is a dynamic defender in the middle of he field as he is extremely well-rounded. What really sets Fitzpatrick apart is he has fabulous instincts that put him in position to impact the game. He is very smart and is extremely fast at reading his keys to get in position to make plays. ;With his skill set and versatility, Fitzpatrick looks like a real weapon for a pro defense. He can play the roaming safety role in the middle of the field, with his instincts putting him in position to make plays on the ball. Another great attribute that Fitzpatrick possesses is being able to play nickel corner. He is good in man coverage to line up over the slot receiver and prevent separation. Fitzpatrick also can play man coverage on tight ends, and his NFL defense is going to love having him to help neutralize the elite receiving tight ends of the NFL. ;Fitzpatrick also is a threat to take the ball away downfield. He tracks passes extremely well and shows nice ball skills. For a defensive back, Fitzpatrick has excellent hands. He is a real threat to create interceptions and make a game-changing play for his defense. With his instincts and skill set, Fitzpatrick is able to be the deep free safety center fielder who locks down the deep part of the field. It is hard to find single-high safeties, but Fitzpatrick has that ability. He also is a dangerous blitzer.","similar_player":"Tyrann Mathieu.","simular_player_bio":"Some sources have told me they think that Fitzpatrick is a bigger version of Mathieu. The instincts, play-making skills, versatility, and being a mismatch eraser are why they felt that Fitzpatrick is similar to Mathieu.;NFL Matches:  Cleveland, Tampa Bay, San Francisco, Oakland, Washington, Los Angeles Chargers, Seattle and Dallas ;There probably isn’t a head coach, general manager, or defensive coordinator in the NFL who wouldn’t want Fitzpatrick on their team. Thus, many teams without a perceived safety need could consider taking him.","summary":"Alabama head coach and defensive backs coach Nick Saban isn’t against playing freshmen or underclassmen, but they have to be special players to beat out other highly recruited players who are older, more experienced, and more developed physically. Fitzpatrick was so good though that he forced his way onto the field as a freshman, totaling 45 tackles with two sacks, 11 passes broken up and two interceptions – both returned for a touchdowns – for the year.      In 2016, Fitzpatrick recorded 66 tackles with seven passes broken up and six interceptions. He was dominant at times for Alabama, splitting time between corner and safety. In 2017, Fitzpatrick racked up 60 tackles, one interception and eight passes broken up. He played well, covering receivers downfield, staying around the ball, and helping out his cornerbacks. The junior had a dominant game against Texas A&M to help Alabama avoid an upset. He was very impressive in pretty much every other game he played in, including contests against Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Tennessee and Vanderbilt.      Fitzpatrick is a dynamic defender in the middle of he field as he is extremely well-rounded. What really sets Fitzpatrick apart is he has fabulous instincts that put him in position to impact the game. He is very smart and is extremely fast at reading his keys to get in position to make plays.      With his skill set and versatility, Fitzpatrick looks like a real weapon for a pro defense. He can play the roaming safety role in the middle of the field, with his instincts putting him in position to make plays on the ball. Another great attribute that Fitzpatrick possesses is being able to play nickel corner. He is good in man coverage to line up over the slot receiver and prevent separation. Fitzpatrick also can play man coverage on tight ends, and his NFL defense is going to love having him to help neutralize the elite receiving tight ends of the NFL.      Fitzpatrick also is a threat to take the ball away downfield. He tracks passes extremely well and shows nice ball skills. For a defensive back, Fitzpatrick has excellent hands. He is a real threat to create interceptions and make a game-changing play for his defense. With his instincts and skill set, Fitzpatrick is able to be the deep free safety center fielder who locks down the deep part of the field. It is hard to find single-high safeties, but Fitzpatrick has that ability. He also is a dangerous blitzer."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Vita Vea","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":332,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"Washington","pros":"Surprising athleticism ; Explosive defender ; Good instincts ; Very disruptive ; Physical force at the point of attack ; Tough run defender who can hold his gap ; Excellent run defender ; Good burst off the snap ; Has some pass-rushing skills ; Collapses the pocket ; Can destroys guards and centers with a bull rush ; Flashes speed to run by them ; Very strong ; Very quick for his size ; Closes well for a heavy tackle ; Ability to shed blocks ; Frees up edge rushers, linebackers ; Can play with good leverage ; Uses bull rush to push the pocket ; Perfect fit as a 3-4 nose tackle ; Good fit as a 4-3 tackle ; Eats up double teams ; Good motor ; Gives a second effort ; Awareness ; Upside","cons":"Can play too high sometimes ; Pad level ; Could use more pass-rushing moves ;Summary:  The NFL always has a demand for big, heavy defenders at the point of attack. Nose tackles who can two-gap effectively are assets in run defense and help to free up other defenders to make tackles. Even though the pro game is driven by passing, 4-3 or 3-4 defenses need nose tackles to be tough at the point of attack and cause disruption in the middle of the offensive line. Vea should be able to fill that void, because he was a dominant force for Washington in 2017 while making a big impact in previous seasons.","similar_player":"Haloti Ngata.","simular_player_bio":"There have been a lot of comparisons between Vea with Haloti Ngata, which makes sense. Both are surprisingly athletic for big-bodied nose tackles and have the flexibility to kick outside because of their respective, but smilar lengths. Ngata was a top-16 pick in the 2006 NFL Draft, and Vea should go in the same region this year.;NFL Matches:  Tampa Bay, San Francisco, Oakland, Washington, Arizona, Oakland, Los Angeles Chargers, Detroit, Buffalo, Atlanta, New Orleans and New England","summary":"The NFL always has a demand for big, heavy defenders at the point of attack. Nose tackles who can two-gap effectively are assets in run defense and help to free up other defenders to make tackles. Even though the pro game is driven by passing, 4-3 or 3-4 defenses need nose tackles to be tough at the point of attack and cause disruption in the middle of the offensive line. Vea should be able to fill that void, because he was a dominant force for Washington in 2017 while making a big impact in previous seasons.     As a freshman in 2015, Vea had 17 tackles with a sack. He made a huge jump in play as a sophomore with 39 tackles with 6.5 tackles for a loss, five sacks, one forced fumble and two passes batted. As a junior, Vea totaled 44 tackles, 3.5 sacks and four passes batted. The high-motor defender Vea was a relentless force for the Huskies in 2017."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Marcus Davenport","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":259,"position":"Defensive End","college":"UTSA","pros":"Natural strength ; Tremendous run defender ; Very physical in the ground game ; Good bull rush ; Power to get off blocks ; Quick at the point of attack ; Scheme versatility ; Plays with good leverage ; Excellent height and length ; Long arms ; Has speed as a pass-rusher ; Can close on the quarterback quickly ; Athletic ability ; Big upside","cons":"Extremely raw ; Needs lots of development ; Late off the ball ; Hesitates after snap ; Doesn’t know what he’s seeing ; Lacks pass-rushing moves ;Summary:  In every NFL draft, there are some small-school prospects who come out of nowhere to end up being highly sought after players. Davenport will keep that tradition alive for the 2018 NFL Draft, as the UTSA defensive end is the top small-school prospect this year.","similar_player":"Preston Smith.","simular_player_bio":"Davenport was a difficult player to form a comparison fro as he is very unique with his skill set as a talented, but raw, player coming out of a small school. Some players I considered were Derrick Morgan, Robert Ayers and Michael Johnson, but none of them really felt right to me. Thus, I went to a team’s director of college scouting to get their take. Here is that opinion. ;“I’m thinking Preston Smith as a [comparison] for Davenport. Davenport is a lot longer than Ayers and Derrick Morgan. Michael Johnson is more freakish athletically, but not as physical or nearly as strong versus the run coming out of college. Davenport is probably a little more athletic than Smith, and Davenport is expected to run better. Davenport could have more upside as a pass-rusher, but they are similar. Preston is an eight-sacks-per-year guy, and Davenport I think eventually will be an 8-10 sack guy. Davenport is really physical versus the run. He’s sort of like a less explosive Jadeveon Clowney, a poor man’s Clowney. Davenport is raw as hell though.” NFL Matches:  Tampa Bay, San Francisco, Oakland, Miami, Green Bay, Seattle, Detroit, Los Angeles Rams, Carolina, Tennessee, New Orleans and New England","summary":"In every NFL draft, there are some small-school prospects who come out of nowhere to end up being highly sought after players. Davenport will keep that tradition alive for the 2018 NFL Draft, as the UTSA defensive end is the top small-school prospect this year.     Davenport had his best season of college football in his final year at UTSA. The senior racked up 55 tackles with 17.5 tackles for a loss, 8.5 sacks, four passes batted and three forced fumbles in 2017. Davenport recorded 6.5 sacks as a junior after racking up four as a sophomore. He has displayed the versatility to fit as a 4-3 base end or a 3-4 outside linebacker in the pro game.      Davenport is excellent for the ground game. He is strong at the point of attack and pushes around blockers. Davenport is able to hold his ground and stand up offensive tackles to maintain gap integrity. He has the strength to shed blocks and the quickness to close on backs to make tackles outside of his gap. Entering the NFL, Davenport is an excellent run defender.      In the pass rush, Davenport has an excellent bull rush. For a tall defensive end – he is just under 6-foot-6, Davenport plays with very good leverage. He doesn’t stand up too high and stays low to get underneath the pads of offensive tackles. With his leverage and strength, Davenport has a very effective bull rush to get tackles rolling backward into the quarterback. Regularly, Davenport gets his blocker struggling backward before using his length and strength to shed the block and hit the quarterback. Davenport also has speed and agility off the edge. He has stood up over tackles as an edge-rushing linebacker for a 3-4 set, and looks natural doing that. With his quickness and athleticism, Davenport can close on the quarterback in a hurry after getting free. Davenport has the foot speed to be more of a speed rusher if he can improve his technique at the snap of the ball.      Davenport has a lot of areas for improvement for the NFL. Considering UTSA’s level of competition, it isn’t surprising that he is raw. Davenport definitely needs to add more pass-rushing moves because he is overly reliant on a bull rush. That is what he used on the majority of his rushes. One striking issue when watching Davenport is that he must improve his get-off. When the ball is snapped, Davenport takes a moment to size up what is going on rather than firing out of his stance. Team sources say that Davenport is raw to the point that he doesn’t know what he is looking at on some plays.      At the Senior Bowl, Davenport’s get-off was terrible; he was late off the ball on far too many snaps. Offensive tackles were quicker, getting a step out of their stances before Davenport even moved. That negated Davenport’s ability to speed rush as tackles were ready; not beating them off the ball didn’t allow Davenport to set up the next couple of steps running the arc around the corner. Davenport needs to add more speed-rushing moves, including a spin back to the inside. With his natural strength, he also should add a rip move and a club move. That would give him a more versatile arsenal to attack blockers and make him far more effective.      While Davenport will be a first-round pick who is expected to play right away, he really could use a redshirt year and some patience at the NFL level. That was given clear proof at the Senior Bowl, where he had some lowlights against the better competition than he was used to. The pro tackles will be bigger, quicker, stronger, and more athletic than the tackles in Mobile, who gave Davenport some problems. Whichever NFL team takes Davenport, it will need to take a long-term view of developing him for a year as a rotational player who is a run-down defender to start his career, with more progress and contributions as a pass-rusher being shown in the second year of his career. Then in Year 3, Davenport could be a more complete player who is producing at a good level in both phases. Expecting an immediately impactful player could lead to problems for Davenport and his pro team. One director of college scouting told me they think eventually Davenport will be a 8-10-sacks-per-year defender once he develops.     Scouts from multiple teams have told me that Davenport is a good player and impressed them in 2017, but they thought a top-16 pick is too high for him. They think the back half of the first round is feasible. With the 2018 NFL Draft being a weak year at defensive end, Davenport will benefit as teams will have a hard time passing on him knowing that the second-day talent at end is lacking. Davenport could rise during the leadup to the 2018 NFL Draft by impresssing during pre-draft workouts."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kolton Miller","year":2018,"height":81,"weight":309,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"UCLA","pros":"Good athlete ; Surprising quickness and explosion ; Huge wingspan ; Flashes as a pass protector ; Has quick enough feet ; Agile in space ; Excellent length ; Athletic ability for his size ; Blocks with a mean streak ; Fires off the line ; Can drive block some in the ground game ; Good fit in a zone-blocking system","cons":"Inconsistent ; Waist bends too much ; Very tall, which leads to him playing too high ; Could struggle with smaller fast edge rushers ; Could stand to get stronger ; Durability issues ;Summary:  Often times, the left tackles for star college quarterback prospects can benefit from the extra attention being paid to their teams by NFL scouts. General managers flock to the games looking to size up a potential franchise quarterbacks, and the pass protection of that player is a factor that has a big impact on their evaluation. Miller is one of those prospects. Having protected Josh Rosen over the past three years, the big Bruins’ offensive tackle had a great opportunity to show his pro potential to top NFL decision-makers.","similar_player":"Jeremy Trueblood.","simular_player_bio":"Miller reminds me of a weaker, but more athletic, version of Trueblood. Both of them were very tall college left tackles who were better fits on the right side for the NFL. Like Miller, Trueblood had some issues playing too high and being too much of a waist bender. They also both have a mean streak. Trueblood was a second-round pick in the 2006 NFL Draft, and Miller could go in the same frame this year.;NFL Matches:  Jacksonville, New England, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Tampa Bay, Denver, Miami, Arizona, Baltimore and Cincinnati ;There are a lot of teams that could be a fit for Miller in the 2018 NFL Draft. Late in the first round, Miller could find a home with one of the playoff teams. The Jaguars’ offensive line could still get better and more talented. Miller could upgrade the Jacksonville line at right tackle over Jeremy Parnell. New England lost Nate Solder in free agency, so Miller could interest the Patriots as a replacement. ;Philadelphia needs another tackle of the future to pair with Lane Johnson. Johnson could go to left tackle to replace aging veteran Jason Peters with Miller being the starting right tackle. Miller could make a lot of sense for the Eagles’ first-round pick. ;In Round 2, there are a lot of potential homes for Miller. Joe Thomas retired, and the Browns will need a new starter at left tackle, so it could be possible they would think of Miller with one of their second-round picks. A few picks later, Denver could use more offensive line help. The Broncos could bookend Garett Bolles with Miller on the right side. Tampa Bay probably will address more pressing needs, but the Bucs could use a left tackle upgrade. If they took Miller, they could move Donovan Smith to right tackle or guard. ;The Dolphins need help on the line and might not keep Ja’Wuan James for the long term. Miami could draft Miller in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft and start him out at guard. If James isn’t in the long-term plans, then Miller could move to right tackle to form a tandem with Laremy Tunsil.","summary":"Often times, the left tackles for star college quarterback prospects can benefit from the extra attention being paid to their teams by NFL scouts. General managers flock to the games looking to size up a potential franchise quarterbacks, and the pass protection of that player is a factor that has a big impact on their evaluation. Miller is one of those prospects. Having protected Josh Rosen over the past three years, the big Bruins’ offensive tackle had a great opportunity to show his pro potential to top NFL decision-makers.     Miller played right tackle in 2015 and 2016 before injuries ended those seasons early. He only played in five games in 2016. As a junior in 2017, Miller played left tackle for the Bruins. He had an inconsistent season with some good tape, bad moments, and plenty of mixed snaps in between. Still, Miller illustrated that he is a good athlete in a big body. At the NFL Scouting Combine, Miller showed off a long wingspan to go with impressive athleticism in the field work, including a fast 40-yard dash time for an offensive lineman (4.95 seconds). Certainly, Miller has a pro skill set with upside to develop."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tremaine Edmunds","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":236,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Virginia Tech","pros":"Very good instincts ; Versatile size ; Rangy ; Dangerous blitzer ; Edge-rush potential ; Assignment sound ; Awareness ; Good hand usage; Takes on blockers ; Excellent length ; Skilled pursuit defender ; Gifted pass-coverage linebacker ; Impressive man-coverage ability versus tight ends and running backs ; Can drop into zone coverage ; Ball skills ; Above-average height and length for a linebacker ; Tough run defender ; Good tackler ; Quick ; Diagnosis skills ; Has the skill set to shed blocks ; Can get off blocks and make tackle ; Read-and-react skills ; Fits a 4-3 or 3-4 defense ; Fits as a 3-4 inside or outside linebacker ; Always around the ball ; Quick to the flat ; Upside ; Experienced","cons":"Vulnerable to play action ; Can be overaggressive ;Summary:  Over the past few seasons, the Edmunds brothers were impossible to ignore when watching Virginia Tech. Terrell and Tremaine served as excellent defenders for the Hokies. They are fast, physical play-makers. In 2016, Tremaine Edmunds recorded 106 tackles with 18.5 tackles for a loss, 4.5 sacks, three passes broken up, one forced fumble and one interception. As a junior in 2017, he totaled 109 tackles with 5.5 sacks, 14 tackles for a loss, two passes batted and three forced fumbles. ;Edmunds is an excellent run defender. He has good instincts and is quick to read his keys. His rapid reaction skills mean he is always around the ball. Add that in with his explosive speed and athleticism, Edmunds covers a ton of ground with a lot of tackles for a loss or near the line of scrimmage. He is a skilled defender at producing a lot of good down-and-distance situations for his defense. Edmunds gave Virginia Tech a lot of second-and-8s, third-and-7s, and consistently put his defense in good position. Edmunds has the size and strength to take on blockers plus the speed to cover the perimeter. He also is a hard tackler who wraps up ball-carriers and takes them hard to the turf. With his versatile skill set, Edmunds could be a middle or outside linebacker in the NFL.","similar_player":"Benardrick McKinney.","simular_player_bio":"Edmunds is a very difficult player to find a good comparison to because he is such a unique prospect with his size, speed and athleticism. In speaking with sources, McKinney came up as a similar player, although Edmunds is a rich man’s version, or a McKinney on steroids. McKinney was 6-foot-4, 246 pounds coming out of Mississippi State. Similar to Edmunds, McKinney was a tough run defender with good instincts with size, quickness and athleticism to also rush off the edge. Edmunds is a little taller and lighter, but is more explosive and athletic than McKinney. In the early going of his NFL career, McKinney has been a good run defender who also is a dangerous blitzer. Edmunds could be similar except he brings along more pass-coverage skills than McKinney possesses. In the 2015 NFL Draft, McKinney was a high second-round pick, but he should have been a first-rounder. Teams won’t make that mistake with Edmunds, who will likely be selected early on Thursday night of the 2018 NFL Draft.;NFL Matches:  Indianapolis, Chicago, San Francisco, Oakland, Miami, Green Bay, Seattle, Dallas and Detroit ;There are a lot of teams that could be a fit for Edmunds in the 2018 NFL Draft. Perhaps the highest that Edmunds could hope to go would be to Indianapolis. The Colts badly needs to improve their linebacking corps, and Edmunds would give them a long-term defensive building block. ;Chicago looks like a very likely landing spot for Edmunds. The Bears need one more linebacker to finish off their front seven. Edmunds could be a dynamic player on the other side from Leonard Floyd, and Edmunds also could play on the inside of Vic Fangio’s defense. Edmunds fits in with a lot of other very young high-upside talents who Ryan Pace has drafted in the first round: Mitch Trubisky, Leonard Floyd, and Kevin White. ;The 49ers could consider taking Edmunds. Given all the problems that Reuben Foster has had off the field, along with dealing a lot of injuries, Edmunds could interest John Lynch as the long-term linebacker to build the San Francisco defense around. ;The Raiders have to improve the middle of their defense and the front seven. Edmunds would be an upgrade to their rush defense and pass coverage. He would give them a big upgrade on the other side from Khalil Mack.","summary":"Over the past few seasons, the Edmunds brothers were impossible to ignore when watching Virginia Tech. Terrell and Tremaine served as excellent defenders for the Hokies. They are fast, physical play-makers. In 2016, Tremaine Edmunds recorded 106 tackles with 18.5 tackles for a loss, 4.5 sacks, three passes broken up, one forced fumble and one interception. As a junior in 2017, he totaled 109 tackles with 5.5 sacks, 14 tackles for a loss, two passes batted and three forced fumbles.      Edmunds is an excellent run defender. He has good instincts and is quick to read his keys. His rapid reaction skills mean he is always around the ball. Add that in with his explosive speed and athleticism, Edmunds covers a ton of ground with a lot of tackles for a loss or near the line of scrimmage. He is a skilled defender at producing a lot of good down-and-distance situations for his defense. Edmunds gave Virginia Tech a lot of second-and-8s, third-and-7s, and consistently put his defense in good position. Edmunds has the size and strength to take on blockers plus the speed to cover the perimeter. He also is a hard tackler who wraps up ball-carriers and takes them hard to the turf. With his versatile skill set, Edmunds could be a middle or outside linebacker in the NFL."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Derwin James","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":215,"position":"Safety","college":"Florida State","pros":"Versatile safety ; Mismatch neutralizer ; Capable of playing man coverage on elite receiving tight ends ; Very fast ; Big; good weight and length ; Excellent strong safety ; Instinctive ; Extremely physical ; Speed; flies around the field ; Devastating hitter ; Can separate the ball from the receiver ; Excellent in run support ; Superb as eighth man in the box ; Very good in zone coverage ; Takes good angles ; Covers a lot of ground in the middle of the field ; Athletic enough to help in coverage on tight ends and running backs ; Could contribute on special teams ; Experienced and successful against good college talent ; Keeps plays in front of him ; Should be able to play quickly ; Can play zone or man schemes ; Good reviews from team sources for his off-the-field character","cons":"Had knee surgery as a sophomore ; Had some missed tackles in the early going of 2017 ; Could use some development in coverage skills for the NFL ; Could struggle as the single-high, deep free safety ; Not a good man-coverage matchup for slot receivers ; Ball skills need work; dropped interceptions ;Summary:  Safety play is critical in the passing-driven NFL even though the position has been devalued in the NFL draft to an extent. Teams need safeties who can help cover receiving tight ends and play-making receivers, plus stop the run. James is a talented, versatile safety who is well made for the current style of play in the NFL. ;Coming out of high school, James was one of the top recruits in the nation. As a freshman in 2015, James had a strong debut with 91 tackles, 9.5 tackles for a loss, 4.5 sacks, four passes broken up, two forced fumbles and zero interceptions. That strong freshman season led some in the college football media to say that James could be the best defensive player in college football as a sophomore. James totaled 11 tackles and an interception through two games in 2016 before suffering a season-ending knee injury. ;James returned to the field in 2017 and totaled 84 tackles with 11 passes batted and two interceptions. Early in the season, the junior played well overall, but had some painful missed tackles in a few games. He admitted that he was rusty early in the year and the missed tackles were resolved before long. Late in the season, he put together a huge performance against Syracuse with an interception and three passes broken up, although some of those breakups were dropped interceptions. James sat out the bowl game to protect his health since he was declaring for the 2018 NFL Draft. ;James is a very good run defender. He has sideline-to-sideline speed and will consistently dish out bone-rattling hits. Coming downhill to the line of scrimmage, James is a heat-seeking missile who will blow up plays. He has good instincts and is quick to read his keys. Aside from a spell of missed tackles early in 2017, James is generally a good form tackler. He should be an asset as a run defender early in his NFL career while being a real presence filling in as the eighth man in the box.","similar_player":"Adrian Wilson","simular_player_bio":"I think that James could be similar to Wilson at the next level. For a decade, Wilson was one of the best strong safeties in the NFL. He was a third-round pick in 2001 out of N.C. State, but obviously he should have been drafted higher. James will be a first-rounder like Wilson should have been.","summary":"Safety play is critical in the passing-driven NFL even though the position has been devalued in the NFL draft to an extent. Teams need safeties who can help cover receiving tight ends and play-making receivers, plus stop the run. James is a talented, versatile safety who is well made for the current style of play in the NFL.      Coming out of high school, James was one of the top recruits in the nation. As a freshman in 2015, James had a strong debut with 91 tackles, 9.5 tackles for a loss, 4.5 sacks, four passes broken up, two forced fumbles and zero interceptions. That strong freshman season led some in the college football media to say that James could be the best defensive player in college football as a sophomore. James totaled 11 tackles and an interception through two games in 2016 before suffering a season-ending knee injury.      James returned to the field in 2017 and totaled 84 tackles with 11 passes batted and two interceptions. Early in the season, the junior played well overall, but had some painful missed tackles in a few games. He admitted that he was rusty early in the year and the missed tackles were resolved before long. Late in the season, he put together a huge performance against Syracuse with an interception and three passes broken up, although some of those breakups were dropped interceptions. James sat out the bowl game to protect his health since he was declaring for the 2018 NFL Draft.      James is a very good run defender. He has sideline-to-sideline speed and will consistently dish out bone-rattling hits. Coming downhill to the line of scrimmage, James is a heat-seeking missile who will blow up plays. He has good instincts and is quick to read his keys. Aside from a spell of missed tackles early in 2017, James is generally a good form tackler. He should be an asset as a run defender early in his NFL career while being a real presence filling in as the eighth man in the box."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jaire Alexander","year":2018,"height":70,"weight":196,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Louisville","pros":"Very instinctive ; Excellent athleticism ; Fast cornerback ; Runs the route with the receiver ; Prevents separation ; Can cover up speed receivers ; Quick feet ; Good ball skills ; Soft hands ; Threat to take the ball away ; Knows what to do with the ball after making an interception ; Good route recognition ; Can contribute as a punt returner ; Loose hips to turn to run with speed receivers ; Recoverability ; Willing tackler ; Tracks the ball well; Fast to break on the ball ; Tracks the ball well ; Times contact well ; Doesn’t loose speed when looking back at the quarterback ; Can take a game over ; Can play off-man coverage ; Can play zone coverage ; Athletic upside","cons":"Short ; Could have problems with 50-50 passes and tall receivers ; Durability ;Summary:  Sometimes NFL teams and analysts can come full circle on a prospect. That is the case with Alexander, who has been a roller coaster journey since the start of his final college football season. Two days after the 2017 NFL Draft, I had Alexander going in the top half of the first round for the 2018 NFL Draft. He then had an injury-riddled junior year, which led teams around the league to project him to the second day of the 2018 NFL Draft. But after a great spring of workouts, Alexander is back to being projected as a first-round pick in the NFL draft.","similar_player":"Joe Haden.","simular_player_bio":"In speaking with team sources, they felt that Alexander was similar to Haden. Alexander’s skill set and playing style is reminiscent of Haden when he was coming out of Florida and during his good years with the Browns. Both are good cover corners who run the route to prevent separation, have good ball skills, and play bigger than their size. Haden has had durability issues in the NFL, and Alexander could have similar issues given his final season at Louisville.;NFL Matches:  Oakland, San Francisco, Green Bay, Los Angeles Chargers, Seattle, Dallas, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Atlanta, New Orleans, Minnesota, New England, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Indianapolis and Tampa Bay ;There are a lot of teams that could be a fit for Alexander in the 2018 NFL Draft. In the first round, the Raiders and 49ers both could use more cornerback help. One would have thought that going as a top-10 pick could be too high for Alexander, but it might not be. Oakland has shown a lot of interest in Alexander. The team has a huge need at cornerback, and Alexander could form a dynamite tandem with Gareon Conley. General manager Reggie McKenzie took cornerback D.J. Hayden high in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft, despite Hayden coming off a serious injury. However, final say-so for the Raiders’ pick is now determined by Jon Gruden, and he drafted generally durable players in the first round during his run in Tampa Bay. ;Green Bay has used a lot of picks on cornerbacks, but it remains a position to potentially address for the Packers. Alexander could get consideration as a cover corner. In Los Angeles, the Chargers could use a cornerback to go with Casey Hayward. Jason Verrett is nearing the end of his contract and has had durability issues, but Alexander’s size and injuries could scare off the Chargers after their experience with Verrett.","summary":"Sometimes NFL teams and analysts can come full circle on a prospect. That is the case with Alexander, who has been a roller coaster journey since the start of his final college football season. Two days after the 2017 NFL Draft, I had Alexander going in the top half of the first round for the 2018 NFL Draft. He then had an injury-riddled junior year, which led teams around the league to project him to the second day of the 2018 NFL Draft. But after a great spring of workouts, Alexander is back to being projected as a first-round pick in the NFL draft.     Alexander was a top recruit for Louisville and quickly put his special skill set on display. As a freshman, he had 19 tackles, two pass breakups and one interception, while averaging 9.7 yards per return. Alexander was then superb for Louisville in 2016 and was the team’s best defensive player. He totaled five interceptions, 39 tackles, nine passes broken up, and 10.5 yards per punt return with a touchdown for the year. His sophomore year was highlighted a phenomenal game against Clemson in which he took advantage reputedly of Deshaun Watson and also was integral in a legendary blowout of Florida State.     As a junior, Alexander gutted through a tough year. Early in the year he missed four games because of a knee injury sustained at the beginning of the year. After returning to the field he suffered a broken hand that caused him to miss two more games. When on the field, Alexander played well with 19 tackles, four passes broken up and an interception."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Leighton Vander Esch","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":256,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Boise State","pros":"Instinctive ; Big inside linebacker ; Dangerous blitzer ; Assignment sound ; Awareness ; Natural in zone coverage ; Follows a quarterback’s eyes ; Disrupts throwing lanes ; Ball skills ; Natural in space ; Above-average height and length for a linebacker ; Tough run defender ; Good tackler ; Quick ; Can go sideline-to-sideline ; Twitchy for a thick linebacker ; Rangy ; Diagnosis skills ; Read-and-react skills ; Fits a 4-3 or 3-4 defense ; Fits as a 3-4 inside or outside linebacker ; Always around the ball ; Quick to the flat ; Intelligent ; Splash-play producer ; Upside","cons":"Needs to improve at taking on blocks ; Can be overaggressive ; Can overpursue ; Limited experience ; Durability ;Summary:  Every year in college football, there are some players who come out of nowhere to become NFL prospects. That was the case in 2017 with Leighton Vander Esch of Boise State. As a freshman, he had 20 tackles, and then was limited to 27 tackles in six games in 2016 because of injuries. As a junior, Vander Esch exploded to be one of the best linebackers in the nation. He totaled 141 tackles with 8.5 tackles for a loss, four sacks, four passes broken up, four forced fumbles, and three interceptions on the year. After his tremendous season, Vander Esch decided to skip his senior year to enter the 2018 NFL Draft.","similar_player":"Sean Lee.","simular_player_bio":"Vander Esch reminds me of a taller version of Lee. Lee (6-2, 245) was a second-round pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. He has been a solid linebacker for the Cowboys as a good pass-coverage contributor while being a solid run defender. Lee also has suffered from durability issues in his career. As a pro, I think Vander Esch could be a similar player to Lee.;NFL Matches:  Indianapolis, San Francisco, Oakland, Miami, Green Bay, Seattle, Dallas, Detroit, Tennessee, New Orleans, Minnesota, Pittsburgh, New England and Philadelphia ;There are a lot of teams that could be a fit for Vander Esch in the 2018 NFL Draft. Indianapolis badly needs to improve its linebacking corps, and Vander Esch would give the Colts a long-term defensive building block. ;The 49ers could consider taking Vander Esch. Given all the problems that Reuben Foster has had off the field, along with dealing a lot of injuries, Vander Esch could interest John Lynch as the long-term Mike to build the San Francisco defense around. Even if Foster returns to the field, Vander Esch could be a tough middle linebacker with Foster serving as the Will. ;The Raiders have to improve the middle of their defense and the front seven. Vander Esch would be an upgrade to their rush defense and pass coverage while serving as their middle linebacker.","summary":"Every year in college football, there are some players who come out of nowhere to become NFL prospects. That was the case in 2017 with Leighton Vander Esch of Boise State. As a freshman, he had 20 tackles, and then was limited to 27 tackles in six games in 2016 because of injuries. As a junior, Vander Esch exploded to be one of the best linebackers in the nation. He totaled 141 tackles with 8.5 tackles for a loss, four sacks, four passes broken up, four forced fumbles, and three interceptions on the year. After his tremendous season, Vander Esch decided to skip his senior year to enter the 2018 NFL Draft.     There is a lot to like about Vander Esch for the NFL. He looks like a future starter as an inside linebacker in a 3-4 defense or as Mike – middle – linebacker in a 4-3. Given that Vander Esch is a 1-year wonder, it might help him to start out his career as a rotational backup before becoming an every-down starter. However, Vander Esch does have the skill set to become a good three-down starter in the NFL.     In pass coverage, Vander Esch is very impressive. He is natural in zone, possessing fluidity in space, some twitchy athleticism, and an ability to redirect and get depth in his drop. Vander Esch is quick to move around the field with good awareness. He is also intelligent and adept at following the quarterback’s eyes to disrupt throwing lanes. With his instincts, Vander Esch always seems to be in the right place at the right time, which leads to him producing a lot of splash plays. Vander Esch would be a very good fit as a Tampa 2 middle linebacker who can run down the middle seam in coverage. He also should be a good contributor to covering running backs and tight ends in man coverage.     While his coverage skills should make him a future starter in the NFL, Vander Esch also is a dangerous blitzer. He uses his intelligence and awareness to find openings and then uses his excellent closing speed to chase down the quarterback. Vander Esch could be a nice contributor to the pass rush with his natural blitzing skills.     As a run defender, Vander Esch uses his sideline-to-sideline speed and good diagnosis skills to always be around the ball. He is a good form tackler and can handle bigger backs due to his thick build. Vander Esch can be overly aggressive at times and overpursue. Aside from being more disciplined, he needs to improve at taking on and shedding blocks for the NFL. Considering his lack of experience, it isn’t surprising that Vander Esch needs to improve on that. Another concern around him is durability and avoiding injury in the NFL.     A survey of team sources found that Vander Esch is expected to be a second-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. It isn’t out of the question that he sneaks into the end of the first round, but he probably won’t get out of Round 2."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Frank Ragnow","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":307,"position":"Center","college":"Arkansas","pros":"Effective run blocker ; Dependable pass protector ; Very good at pulling ; Agile to pull ; Takes good angles ; Plays with good leverage ; Functions well in space ; Quick to the second level; Blocks through the whistle ; Holds up against big nose tackles ; Has a strong base ; Above-average athlete ; Adjusts well to blitzes, stunts and games ; Technician ; Sustains blocks ; Good hand placement ; Good knee bend ; Can play guard or center ; Can handle speed ; Recoverability ; Awareness ; Intelligent ; Experienced and effective against elite competition","cons":"Ankle injury cost him games, Senior Bowl, NFL Scouting Combine ; Above-average, but not elite, athlete ; Not overly powerful ;Summary:  I wrote the following back in July, 2017, “Ragnow could be in the running to be one of the top center prospects in the 2018 NFL Draft. Over the past two seasons, he hasn’t allowed a single sack while taking on excellent competition. As one can expect coming from Arkansas, Ragnow is also a tough run blocker. He is a technician who enters his senior year having made 26 straight starts. As a sophomore, Ragnow was the Razorbacks’ starter at right guard. He has the size to be a guard or center in the NFL.”","similar_player":"Nick Mangold.","simular_player_bio":"Ragnow remains me of Mangold, and that is a real compliment to Ragnow. Over his career, Mangold was one of the best centers in the NFL. Mangold (6-4, 307) and Ragnow are identical in size with similar quickness and athleticism that give them special skill sets. In the 2006 NFL Draft, Mangold was the 29th overall-pick, and Ragnow could go in the same region in the 2018 NFL Draft. Ragnow could have a long solid NFL career like Mangold had with the Jets.;NFL Matches:  NFL Matches:  Detroit, Buffalo, Cincinnati, New York Giants, Tampa Bay, Washington and Tennessee ;There are a lot of teams that could consider an upgrade at either center or guard late in the first round and early in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft. The Lions could consider adding Ragnow in the range, but he might be a reach in the top 20. If Detroit trades down, however, Ragnow could make sense to help improve the team’s rushing offense and pass protection. ;The Bengals could use a center upgrade, and Ragnow could get consideration for Cincinnati in the first round. Buffalo lost Eric Wood to retirement, and Ragnow could make sense for the Bills’ second selection of the first round if it isn’t used in a package to trade up. ;Tennessee needs an improvement over Ben Jones at center, where Ragnow could be a great fit. However, the Titans will probably address other needs in the first round, and it is extremely unlikely that Ragnow will make it to their second-round pick.","summary":"I wrote the following back in July, 2017, “Ragnow could be in the running to be one of the top center prospects in the 2018 NFL Draft. Over the past two seasons, he hasn’t allowed a single sack while taking on excellent competition. As one can expect coming from Arkansas, Ragnow is also a tough run blocker. He is a technician who enters his senior year having made 26 straight starts. As a sophomore, Ragnow was the Razorbacks’ starter at right guard. He has the size to be a guard or center in the NFL.”     Ragnow’s senior year didn’t go as planned, with a high ankle sprain ending his season early and keeping him from participating in the Senior Bowl. WalterFootball.com was first to report that Ragnow would also miss the NFL Scouting Combine. Missing out on those games and events put Ragnow under the radar during the draft season, but a late rise has pushed him into being a projected first-round pick. Considering his steady and effective play against the top competition in college football, it isn’t that surprising that Ragnow has emerged as a candidate to be selected on Thursday night of the 2018 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Billy Price","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":315,"position":"Center","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Effective run blocker ; Dependable pass protector ; Handles big nose tackles ; Has a strong base ; Above-average athlete ; Good at pulling ; Agile to pull ; Gets good angles ; Can handle speed ; Recoverability ; Angles to get leverage ; Intelligent ; Adjusts well to blitzes, stunts and games ; Technician ; Good hand placement ; Good knee bend ; Generates movement in the ground game ; Sustains blocks ; Physical ; Agile in space ; Awareness ; Has quality technique ; Can bend at the knee ; Experienced against good competition ; Intelligent","cons":"Tore pectoral at combine ; Above-average, but not a great athlete ; Not overly powerful ;Summary:  Almost every year in the NFL Draft, some interior offensive linemen go off the board late in the first round; some are surprises like Josh Garnett to the 49ers or Laken Tomlinson to the Lions. Last fall Price impressed NFL evaluators, both with his work in fall training camp and in the games of the 2017 season. They say that Price plays within himself. They like his awareness and call him an above-average athlete. He isn’t overly fast or twitchy like the Pouncey brothers, but Price has movement skills and is better than average in space. The sources also like that Price handles big nose tackles well, which can be difficult for centers and is a hard-to-find talent. As a result of his well-balanced play, Price is being viewed as a prospect who could go in the early rounds of the 2018 NFL Draft. ;In the ground game, Price is an effective blocker. He is strong in his base and is able to move even heavy nose tackles with his leverage and upper body strength. He takes good angles on defenders, sustains his blocks, and has strong hands. Early in his NFL career, Price should be an asset as a run blocker.","similar_player":"Eric Wood.","simular_player_bio":"Price reminds me of Eric Wood. Wood was a well-rounded blocker who was intelligent and possessed versatile size to play on the interior. Wood (6-4, 310) and Price are almost identical in size and in balanced play. Wood was a late first-round pick in the 2009 NFL Draft – 28th overall -, and Price could go in the same range this year.;NFL Matches:  NFL Matches:  Washington, New York Giants, Lions, Bills, Cincinnati and Tennessee ;There are a lot of teams that could consider an upgrade at center. Washington could use help at center, and Price would be a great fit in Jay Gruden’s offense. The Giants lost Weston Richburg in free agency and if they don’t feel Brett Jones is the long-term answer, they could consider Price on Day 2.","summary":"Almost every year in the NFL Draft, some interior offensive linemen go off the board late in the first round; some are surprises like Josh Garnett to the 49ers or Laken Tomlinson to the Lions. Last fall Price impressed NFL evaluators, both with his work in fall training camp and in the games of the 2017 season. They say that Price plays within himself. They like his awareness and call him an above-average athlete. He isn’t overly fast or twitchy like the Pouncey brothers, but Price has movement skills and is better than average in space. The sources also like that Price handles big nose tackles well, which can be difficult for centers and is a hard-to-find talent. As a result of his well-balanced play, Price is being viewed as a prospect who could go in the early rounds of the 2018 NFL Draft.      In the ground game, Price is an effective blocker. He is strong in his base and is able to move even heavy nose tackles with his leverage and upper body strength. He takes good angles on defenders, sustains his blocks, and has strong hands. Early in his NFL career, Price should be an asset as a run blocker.     Price was very good as an interior pass protector for Ohio State. He is strong and can anchor against bull rushes, yet possesses the athleticism to handle speed rushers. Price is a natural knee bender with the feet to slide with rushers and not reach after them. He is very impressive with how quickly he adjusts to pick up stunts, blitzers, and other games that defenses run on the interior. Price’s instincts and awareness are very advanced. With his pass-blocking skills to go along with his ability to run block, Price should be a well-rounded asset quickly in his career.      Bringing more value to his NFL team is Price’s versatility. He should be able to play left guard, center, or right guard at the next level. He could function well at any one of those three spots. In the 2018 NFL Draft, Price could be a late first-round pick, and if he slips to Friday night, he shouldn’t get out of Round 2."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Rashaan Evans","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":232,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Alabama","pros":"Excellent edge rusher, blitzer ; Explosive speed ; Fast linebacker; flies around the field ; Burst to close ; Three-down starter ability ; Decent instincts ; Ability to redirect ; Can break down in space ; Natural in space ; Good athletic ability ; Burst off the snap ; Superb spy linebacker for mobile quarterbacks ; Hard hitter ; Special teams contributor ; Could serve as a designated pass-rusher ; Solid in pass coverage ; Moves well in zone ; Solid run defender ; Good diagnosis skills ; Generally disciplined ; Assignment sound ; Awareness ; Can go sideline-to-sideline ; Big inside linebacker ; Dangerous blitzer","cons":"Never had a big season as a run defender ; Can take false steps on play action ; Tackles high ;Summary:  Alabama has produced a steady stream of linebackers for the NFL in the Nick Saban era, including a string of early-round picks like Dont’a Hightower, C.J. Mosley, Reggie Ragland and Reuben Foster. Evans will continue that tradition in the 2018 NFL Draft. Evans didn’t have a 2017 season with as much production as some of those Crimson Tide greats, but Evans has a skill set that should translate well to the NFL.","similar_player":"Zach Brown.","simular_player_bio":"In conversations with team scouts, they have compared Evans to Zach Brown. They say that Evans is not as fast or rangy as Brown, but Evans is more physical. Brown had a slow start to his career with Tennessee, but that was the fault of the coaching staff as Brown quickly became a good linebacker for the Bills and Redskins. In the NFL, I could see Evans being similar to Brown. NFL Matches:  Dallas, Detroit, Buffalo, Tennessee, New Orleans, Minnesota, Pittsburgh, New England, Philadelphia, Indianapolis, San Francisco, Oakland, Miami and Green Bay ;There are a lot of teams that could be a fit for Evans in the 2018 NFL Draft. On the first night of the draft, there are a few teams that could consider Evans in the back half of the first round. Dallas could use more linebacker talent, and Evans could give the Cowboys a long-term complement to go with Jaylon Smith. The Lions could target Evans as a linebacker to go with Jarrad Davis, but it seems unlikely Detroit would take a linebacker in the first round two years in a row. ;Among the playoff teams, Evans has a number of potential fits. Buffalo lost Preston Brown in free agency, and if the Bills don’t trade away their pick at No. 22, they could consider Evans. An inside linebacker is a need for the Titans and Evans would be a good fit for Mike Vrabel. Linebacker is one of the biggest needs for the Saints. Evans would be a great fit in the New Orleans defense as he could be a perfect Will – weakside – linebacker next to Alex Anzalone in the middle. ;Minnesota could use a linebacker to go with Erik Kendricks and Anthony Barr. Pittsburgh has a big hole at inside linebacker in the wake of Ryan Shazier’s injury. Even if Shazier comes back in 2019, the Steelers could use an upgrade next to him. The Patriots could stand to improve their linebacker talent next to Dont’a Hightower. Philadelphia also could look to improve its linebackers with Evans. Going back to college at Texas, Jordan Hicks has been a good player when healthy, but has dealt with a steady string of injuries. ;Early in the second round, there are a lot of possible landing spots for Evans. Indianapolis badly needs to improve its linebacking corps, and Evans would give the Colts a long-term defensive building block. ;The 49ers could consider taking Evans. Given all the problems that Reuben Foster has had off the field, along with dealing a lot of injuries, Evans could interest John Lynch as the long-term Mike – middle – linebacker to build the San Francisco defense around. Even if Foster returns to the field, Evans could be a tough middle linebacker with Foster serving as the Will. ;The Raiders have to improve the middle of their defense and the front seven. Evans would be an upgrade to their rush defense and pass coverage. He would give them an upgrade at middle linebacker. The Dolphins released Lawrence Timmons and need to improve their linebackers. Green Bay also could consider a linebacker upgrade next to Blake Martinez.","summary":"Alabama has produced a steady stream of linebackers for the NFL in the Nick Saban era, including a string of early-round picks like Dont’a Hightower, C.J. Mosley, Reggie Ragland and Reuben Foster. Evans will continue that tradition in the 2018 NFL Draft. Evans didn’t have a 2017 season with as much production as some of those Crimson Tide greats, but Evans has a skill set that should translate well to the NFL.     Evans was a backup in 2014 and 2015 before rotating onto the field during the 2016 season. As a junior, he totaled 53 tackles with 4.5 tackles for a loss, four sacks, two passes broken up and one forced fumble. In his senior year, Evans totaled 66 tackles, 11.5 tackles for a loss, six sacks, one forced fumble and three passes broken up.      Evans is a fast linebacker for pass coverage, covering a lot of ground. He has the athleticism to keep up with running backs and tight ends, plus even helped contribute some in coverage on slot receivers. Evans is reliable and comfortable in zone coverage, possessing the ability to quickly pick up targets running into his area. Evans is fast, athletic and versatile with how he can be used in coverage.     Perhaps the single part of the game that Evans does best is rush the passer. He is explosive off the edge and gives even good left tackles some problems. Evans closes on the quarterback in a blur, and he packs a serious punch when he gets there. Evans uses his speed and athleticism to dart by blockers or spin away from them. He also is smart about when he should fire off and chase down the quarterback. On many plays as an inside linebacker, Evans would read the coverage, and if he saw he was free, he would explode after the signal-caller. Evans will be a valuable linebacker to be a quarterback spy when going against a mobile dual-threat quarterback. As a pro, he could be a real weapon as a designated pass-rusher to use off the edge in obvious passing situations with his natural rush skills.     As a run defender, Evans is solid. He has sideline-to-sideline speed and is excellent in pursuit to chase down ball-carriers. Evans is a hard tackler and can take on power backs. One area of improvement for Evans is tackling lower on ball-carriers to prevent missed tackles. Evans does well taking on and getting off blocks from tight ends, but he can have issues getting off blocks from offensive linemen. Evans is willing to take on blockers and doesn’t try to run around them, so that is a good start, and in time, he could improve his ability to shed blocks.     Team sources believe Evans is a potential late first-round or early second-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Isaiah Wynn","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":308,"position":"Guard","college":"Georgia","pros":"Rare blocker with a mean streak ; Road-grading run blocker ; Heavy hands ; Generates movement in the ground game ; Sustains blocks ; Physical ; Can manipulate in the ground game ; Bullies defenders and blocks through the whistle ; Has quality technique ; Good at pulling ; Agile in space ; Awareness ; Anchors well against bull rushes ; Dependable pass protector ; Ability to bend ; Fires off the line ; Has quick enough feet ; Can bend at the knee ; Experienced against good competition ; Intelligent","cons":"Lacks length ; Short height ; Short arms (33 1/8 inch) ; Will have to move inside ;Summary:  The 2018 NFL Draft is weak at the offensive tackle position, but it has some strength on the interior of the offensive line, and one of the exciting prospects there is Wynn. In 2017, Wynn was a force for the Georgia Bulldogs as their potent rushing attack led them to an SEC Championship, a playoff victory, and almost a National Championship. Wynn was rock solid as a pass protector and a road grader in the ground game. ;As a run blocker, Wynn has aggression and blocks with a mean streak. Finding nasty bullies up front is getting more difficult as the uptempo and spread offenses have changed the game. Wynn is a throwback who blocks through the whistle, pushes defenders around, buries them into the ground, and finishes them off with violence. Wynn also has developed strength to push defenders out of their gaps and open holes in the ground game. With his heavy hands, Wynn is able to sustain his blocks after shocking defenders backward. Wynn additioanlly has the quickness and athleticism to get to the second level. He can pull and would be a fit in either a zone or power-man scheme. ;In pass protection, Wynn has the quickness and agility to mirror speed rushers. He also has a strong base to hold up against bull rushes. While Wynn has talent and technique, he lacks length, which could be problematic for him in the NFL. Longer defensive ends and rush linebackers could give him problems in being able to shed his blocks.","similar_player":"Kelvin Beachum.","simular_player_bio":"Sources from around the league have compared Wynn to Beachum to me. Beachum has been an overachiever who was able to be a quality left tackle for the Steelers despite being short and lacking length. Wynn is almost identical in size to Beachum (6-3, 308). Beachum is a better fit at guard in the NFL, but has been able to exceed expectations at tackle. Wynn could be similar as an overachiever who is a force in the ground game while being reliable in pass protection.;NFL Matches:  Denver, Tampa Bay, Chicago, Cincinnati, Seattle, Baltimore, Miami, San Francisco, Jacksonville, Indianapolis and Houston ;There are a lot of teams that could be a fit for Wynn in the 2018 NFL Draft. Denver or Tampa Bay could take Notre Dame guard Quenton Nelson in the first round. Whichever doesn’t land Nelson could target Wynn in the second round.;Cincinnati definitely needs to improve its offensive line, so Wynn could be in play for the team as the true replacement to Kevin Zeitler. The Bears also could consider looking to get a guard upgrade.","summary":"The 2018 NFL Draft is weak at the offensive tackle position, but it has some strength on the interior of the offensive line, and one of the exciting prospects there is Wynn. In 2017, Wynn was a force for the Georgia Bulldogs as their potent rushing attack led them to an SEC Championship, a playoff victory, and almost a National Championship. Wynn was rock solid as a pass protector and a road grader in the ground game.      As a run blocker, Wynn has aggression and blocks with a mean streak. Finding nasty bullies up front is getting more difficult as the uptempo and spread offenses have changed the game. Wynn is a throwback who blocks through the whistle, pushes defenders around, buries them into the ground, and finishes them off with violence. Wynn also has developed strength to push defenders out of their gaps and open holes in the ground game. With his heavy hands, Wynn is able to sustain his blocks after shocking defenders backward. Wynn additioanlly has the quickness and athleticism to get to the second level. He can pull and would be a fit in either a zone or power-man scheme.      In pass protection, Wynn has the quickness and agility to mirror speed rushers. He also has a strong base to hold up against bull rushes. While Wynn has talent and technique, he lacks length, which could be problematic for him in the NFL. Longer defensive ends and rush linebackers could give him problems in being able to shed his blocks."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"D.J. Moore","year":2018,"height":72,"weight":210,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Maryland","pros":"Dangerous after the catch ; Elusive ; High points the ball ; Gritty receiver ; Tough and competitive ; Sudden out of breaks ; Quickness ; Can challenge defenses downfield ; Generates separation ; Reliable hands ; Functional quickness ; Tracks the ball well ; Adjusts extremely well ; Makes big plays downfield ; Late hands ; Good technique ; Adept at finding soft spots in zone ; Willing to go across the middle ; Gritty receiver ; Could contribute as a punt or kick returner ; Durable ; Experienced starter","cons":"Lacks elite height ; Running back build ; Route-running needs work ; Ran a limited number of routes ;Summary:  Entering the 2017 season, Moore wasn’t discussed as one of the top receivers in college football, but that is what he became. He was excellent for Maryland, making a lot of big plays for his team. As a freshman in 2015, Moore made 25 catches for 357 yards and three scores. In his sophomore year, he totaled 41 catches for 637 yards and six scores. His best season came as a junior, when Maryland did a better job of working the ball to him. Moore totaled 80 catches for 1,033 yards and eight touchdowns for 2017.","similar_player":"Jarvis Landry.","simular_player_bio":"Moore reminds me of Landry with his gritty style of play. Both Landry and Moore have good hands, quickness, suddenness, and intense competitive drive. Landry (5-11, 208) is almost identical in size to Moore. Landry was a second-round pick – No. 63 overall – in the 2014 NFL Draft, and Moore will probably go in the same range this year.;NFL Matches:  Cleveland, San Francisco, Chicago, Denver, Washington, Arizona, Buffalo, Baltimore and Jacksonville ;There are a lot of teams that could be in the market for a wide receiver upgrade in the 2018 NFL Draft. The Browns need more receiving talent for their offense as they can’t count on Josh Gordon to stay on the field and Corey Coleman hasn’t panned out yet. With their second-round picks and third-rounder, the Browns could consider a receiver like Moore on Day 2 of the 2018 NFL Draft.","summary":"Entering the 2017 season, Moore wasn’t discussed as one of the top receivers in college football, but that is what he became. He was excellent for Maryland, making a lot of big plays for his team. As a freshman in 2015, Moore made 25 catches for 357 yards and three scores. In his sophomore year, he totaled 41 catches for 637 yards and six scores. His best season came as a junior, when Maryland did a better job of working the ball to him. Moore totaled 80 catches for 1,033 yards and eight touchdowns for 2017."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Hayden Hurst","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":250,"position":"Tight End","college":"South Carolina","pros":"Excellent athlete ; Mismatch weapon ; Fast for a tight end ; Too fast for linebackers and some safeties ; Too big for safeties to cover; Ideal frame ; Leaping ability ; Red-zone weapon ; Reliable hands ; Soft hands ; Fast down the seam ; Dangerous run-after-the-catch skills ; Breaks tackles downfield; gets yards after contact ; Tough to get on the ground ; Tracks the ball well ; Adjusts well to the ball ; Good route-runnner ; Finds the soft spots in zone coverage ; Fearless in the middle of the field ; Effective blocker ; Willing blocker ; Three-down-starter talent ; Athletic upside","cons":"Age; will be a 25-year old rookie ;Summary:  In every NFL draft, there are some late-blooming prospects who end up becoming in-demand players. That will be the case this year with Hurst, who is a special athlete with a late start in football. Hurst will be a 25-year old rookie in the NFL because he played professional baseball in the minor leagues with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization out of high school. He reportedly had a fastball that sat in the 90s. After ending his baseball career, Hurst went to the University of South Carolina and quickly established himself as a special tight end. ;Hurst made 48 receptions for 616 yards with one touchdown in 2016. In 2017, he totaled 44 receptions for 559 yards with two touchdowns. He also notched a rushing touchdown and did a nice job of blocking. ;Hurst has the potential to be a three-down starter at the next level. He is a phenomenal athlete who presents serious mismatch problems for a defense. Hurst has big size and leaping ability to make catches even when he is covered by a defensive back. He also has the speed to separate, and that can be seen with linebackers being incapable of running with him. Safeties also can struggle to run with Hurst and keep him from getting open. With his frame and speed, Hurst is dynamic receiving threat for a tight end.","similar_player":"Zach Ertz.","simular_player_bio":"Hurst and Ertz (6-5, 250) are almost identical in size and have similar athleticism. Both possess speed and agility to go with their frames. They also have blocking ability to go along with being receiving threats. Ertz was a second-round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, and Hurst could easily go in that round in 2018.;NFL Matches:  Pittsburgh, Miami, Baltimore, Green Bay, New England, Jacksonville and Houston ;There are a lot of teams that could be a fit for Hurst in the first few rounds of the 2018 NFL Draft. Perhaps the highest that he could hope to go would be to the Steelers at the end of the first round. Pittsburgh needs a tight end upgrade and is in win-now mode, so Hurst’s age may not be an issue for the organization.","summary":"In every NFL draft, there are some late-blooming prospects who end up becoming in-demand players. That will be the case this year with Hurst, who is a special athlete with a late start in football. Hurst will be a 25-year old rookie in the NFL because he played professional baseball in the minor leagues with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization out of high school. He reportedly had a fastball that sat in the 90s. After ending his baseball career, Hurst went to the University of South Carolina and quickly established himself as a special tight end.      Hurst made 48 receptions for 616 yards with one touchdown in 2016. In 2017, he totaled 44 receptions for 559 yards with two touchdowns. He also notched a rushing touchdown and did a nice job of blocking.      Hurst has the potential to be a three-down starter at the next level. He is a phenomenal athlete who presents serious mismatch problems for a defense. Hurst has big size and leaping ability to make catches even when he is covered by a defensive back. He also has the speed to separate, and that can be seen with linebackers being incapable of running with him. Safeties also can struggle to run with Hurst and keep him from getting open. With his frame and speed, Hurst is dynamic receiving threat for a tight end."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Calvin Ridley","year":2018,"height":72,"weight":189,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Alabama","pros":"Playmaker ; Excellent route-runner; sudden out of breaks ; Explodes out of cuts ; Threat to score on any touch ; Very good running after the catch ; Game-breaking speed ; Forces teams to keep a safety deep ; Impacts game plans ; Quick release off of the line ; First-step quickness ; Stretches the defense ; Body control ; Quick feet ; Leaping ability ; Quality hands in most games ; Adept at finding soft spots in zone ; Can defeat double teams ; Good athleticism ; Quality blocker ; Durable ; Experienced 3-year starter ; Excelled against elite competition","cons":"Thin frame ; Decent, but not great, height ; Can have minor bouts of drops ;Summary:  During Nick Saban’s historic run at Alabama, the Crimson Tide have been known for their elite defense, which is annually filled with early-round NFL talent; a tough running game; and one of their other offensive staples, a play-making receiver. Julio Jones and Amari Cooper started that tradition, and Ridley maintained after debuting as a freshman.","similar_player":"Amari Cooper.","simular_player_bio":"Ridley is very similar to Cooper as a player. Both of them are fast receivers who are good route-runners, sudden in and out of their breaks, challenge defenses with their speed, and are potential No. 1 receivers for an offense. Cooper was the fourth-overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, and Ridley also could go early in the 2018 NFL Draft.;NFL Matches:  Chicago, San Francisco, Miami, Washington, Arizona, Green Bay, Baltimore, Dallas and Buffalo ;There are a lot of teams that could be in the market for a wide receiver upgrade in the 2018 NFL Draft. The Bears and 49ers both could consider more receiving talent. Chicago signed two receivers for Mitch Trubisky, so Ridley going to the Bears seems unlikely. Ridley would be a nice fit for Kyle Shanahan across from Marquise Goodwin, but going with the ninth-overall pick seems too high for Ridley. ;In the teens, there are a lot of potential landing spots for Ridley. The Dolphins could consider bringing Ridley back to South Florida as they need to replace Jarvis Landry. The Redskins have had some turnover at receiver, and Ridley could still finish off their receiving corps. He would be a good fit in Jay Gruden’s offense. ;Green Bay could use more receiving talent after moving on from Jordy Nelson. Arizona has to consider life after Larry Fitzgerald and could use more receiving talent around the future Hall of Famer. ;At 16, the Ravens need a No. 1 receiver, and Ridley could be a vertical weapon to go across from Michael Crabtree. Three picks later, Ridley could land in Dallas. There have been rumblings of the Cowboys moving on from Dez Bryant before long, and Ridley could replace Bryant as the No. 1 receiver for Dak Prescott.","summary":"During Nick Saban’s historic run at Alabama, the Crimson Tide have been known for their elite defense, which is annually filled with early-round NFL talent; a tough running game; and one of their other offensive staples, a play-making receiver. Julio Jones and Amari Cooper started that tradition, and Ridley maintained after debuting as a freshman.     Ridley did a phenomenal job as the replacement for Cooper in 2015. The freshman notched 89 receptions for 1,045 yards and seven touchdowns that season. As a sophomore, Ridley made 72 catches for 769 yards with seven touchdowns. Oddly enough, Cooper and Jones also had less production as sophomores compared to their freshman seasons, but ended up having superb junior years before declaring early for the NFL. Ridley’s junior season was impressive while being held back by the passing limitations of Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts. Ridley had 55 catches for 967 yards with four touchdowns in 2017."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Rashaad Penny","year":2018,"height":70,"weight":224,"position":"Running Back","college":"San Diego State","pros":"Surprising speed for a big back ; Quickness to the hole and second level ; Has the speed to break off long runs ; Size to be a power back ; Quick feet ; Impressive vision ; Good balance ; Runs decisively between the tackles ; Physical downhill runner ; Dangerous receiver in the open field ; Quality route runner ; Quality hands ; Instinctive runner ; Potential third-down back ; Kick returner ; Could be a nice contributor on special teams ; Durable ; Athletic upside","cons":"Learning issues ; Plays slower when he’s unsure mentally ; Makeup isn’t very good ; Doesn’t have an impressive work ethic ; Sometimes legs go dead on contact ; Needs to improve pass blocking ;Summary:  The 2018 NFL Draft is very strong at the running back position, and Penny is one of those runners who could turn into a starter after being a second-day pick. The NFL wants backs who possess three-down ability with the skills to contribute as runners, receivers and blockers. Teams also are always looking for big backs who have the speed to break off long runs. Penny has the potential to fulfill all of these wishes, and as a result, there should be plenty of teams that consider taking him on the second day of the 2018 NFL Draft. ;Over the past few seasons, Penny was a consistent producer for San Diego State, and as a senior, he was one of the best backs in college football. As a junior, Penny averaged 7.4 yards per carry for 1,005 yards with 11 touchdowns. He caught 15 passes for 224 yards and three scores that season as well. In 2017, Penny dominated the competition while averaging 7.8 yards per carry for 2,248 yards with 23 touchdowns, plus he had 19 receptions for 135 yards and two scores. ;As a back, Penny is a thickly built downhill runner. He has a surprising burst to hit the hole and accelerate to the second level. Penny is fast for a big back and can run away from the defense when he gets to the open field. His second gear is very impressive and makes him dangerous to rip off long runs on any carry. Penny combines quick, feet, good balance, and decisive running to be a dangerous runner for a zone-blocking system. That kind of system would be his best fit in the NFL.","similar_player":"David Johnson.","simular_player_bio":"Some team sources have compared Penny to Johnson. It makes sense as both are big, thick running backs who have a surprising burst with the ability to contribute in the passing game. Johnson was a third-round pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, and Penny could go in the same frame this year. Penny’s mental limitations could keep him from being as effective as Johnson, and in the NFL, I don’t think Penny will be as good as Johnson. I think Penny could be a poor man’s Johnson. NFL Matches:  Cleveland, New York Giants, New York Jets, Oakland, Detroit, San Francisco and Indianapolis ;There are a lot of teams that could consider taking Penny on the second day or in the mid-rounds of the 2018 NFL Draft. The Browns could move on from Isaiah Crowell and could use another back in their offense. Penny could make sense for one of their second-day picks.","summary":"The 2018 NFL Draft is very strong at the running back position, and Penny is one of those runners who could turn into a starter after being a second-day pick. The NFL wants backs who possess three-down ability with the skills to contribute as runners, receivers and blockers. Teams also are always looking for big backs who have the speed to break off long runs. Penny has the potential to fulfill all of these wishes, and as a result, there should be plenty of teams that consider taking him on the second day of the 2018 NFL Draft.      Over the past few seasons, Penny was a consistent producer for San Diego State, and as a senior, he was one of the best backs in college football. As a junior, Penny averaged 7.4 yards per carry for 1,005 yards with 11 touchdowns. He caught 15 passes for 224 yards and three scores that season as well. In 2017, Penny dominated the competition while averaging 7.8 yards per carry for 2,248 yards with 23 touchdowns, plus he had 19 receptions for 135 yards and two scores.      As a back, Penny is a thickly built downhill runner. He has a surprising burst to hit the hole and accelerate to the second level. Penny is fast for a big back and can run away from the defense when he gets to the open field. His second gear is very impressive and makes him dangerous to rip off long runs on any carry. Penny combines quick, feet, good balance, and decisive running to be a dangerous runner for a zone-blocking system. That kind of system would be his best fit in the NFL."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Terrell Edmunds","year":2018,"height":72,"weight":217,"position":"Safety","college":"Virginia Tech","pros":"Ideal strong safety for current NFL ; Instinctive ; Has man-coverage skills ; Good coverage safety ; Can cover slot receivers ; Can play man coverage on receiving tight ends ; Strong in zone coverage ; Can serve as the eighth man in the box ; Well-rounded defender ; Decisive defender ; Play-maker in the middle of the field ; Ball skills ; Soft hands ; Interception threat ; Covers a lot of ground ; Reacts quickly in coverage ; Tracks the ball well ; Good tackler ; Hard hitter ; Good blitzer ; Plays hard ; Interchangeable safety; can play free or strong","cons":"Tight hips ; Struggles in quick redirection ; Can take some missed steps in coverage ; Not a true single-high safety ; Not natural as the deep center fielder ; Shoulder injury in 2017 ;Summary:  Considering his brother is a likely high first-round pick, it has been easy for Terrell Edmunds to go under the radar. While the media hasn’t given him much attention as they focus on his brother, Tremaine Edmunds, NFL teams know Terrell Edmunds very well and rave about his NFL potential. Scouts have been high on him and his tenacious style of play going to back to last summer. As one scout said to me, “that guy plays like his hair is on fire.” Edmunds may go a round lower than his brother, but Terrell Edmunds could turn into an excellent NFL starter.","similar_player":"Reshad Jones/Patrick Chung.","simular_player_bio":"Edmunds reminds me of Jones as an ideal strong safety for the current NFL. Jones (6-1, 223) and Edmunds are almost identical in size. They both can cover and are strong run defenders. In the NFL, I could see Edmunds being a Pro Bowl-caliber safety like Jones.","summary":"Considering his brother is a likely high first-round pick, it has been easy for Terrell Edmunds to go under the radar. While the media hasn’t given him much attention as they focus on his brother, Tremaine Edmunds, NFL teams know Terrell Edmunds very well and rave about his NFL potential. Scouts have been high on him and his tenacious style of play going to back to last summer. As one scout said to me, “that guy plays like his hair is on fire.” Edmunds may go a round lower than his brother, but Terrell Edmunds could turn into an excellent NFL starter.     Edmunds first saw some action as a freshman, totaling 34 tackles with seven passes broken up. In 2016, Edmunds was one of the best safeties in college football, and that is saying something considering there were some big seasons from the likes of Malik Hooker, Jamal Adams and Minkah Fitzpatrick. As a sophomore, Edmunds totaled 89 tackles, four interceptions and three passes broken up. Edmunds had 59 tackles, two interceptions and four passes broken up in his 10 games as a juniot. At the NFL Scouting Combine, Edmunds did very well running an excellent 40-yard dash time of 4.47 seconds. That is a fast time for a safety."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Taven Bryan","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":291,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"Florida","pros":"Excellent athlete ; Fast at the point of attack ; Has the ability to be an interior pass-rusher ; Closes on quarterbacks in a hurry ; Disruptive; Strong hands ; Quick feet ; Excellent get-off ; Rare athletic skill set ; Strong at the point of attack ; Agile ; Can bull through offensive linemen ; Quality run defender ; Can play a variety of techniques in a 4-3 or a 3-4 ; Carries weight well ; Upside","cons":"Not instinctive ; Lacks pass-rushing moves ; Inconsistent ; Lacks feel ; Late start in football ; Raw ; May need a year or two of development ; Short arms (32.75) ;Summary:  Bryan was one of the players who broke out in 2017. Despite a disappointing season for Florida, Bryan was one of the few bright spots, totaling 40 tackles with six tackles for a loss and four sacks across 11 games. It was a huge increase from his previous two years. As a freshman backup, Bryan notched 10 tackles with .5 sacks. In 2016, he totaled 17 tackles with one sack as a rotational player. Considering Bryan’s excellent skill set, the lack of playing time in the early going of his college career is indicative of his late start in football and needing development. In November, WalterFootball.com was first to report that Bryan planned on skipping his final season of college eligibility to enter the 2018 NFL Draft.","similar_player":"Chris Jones.","simular_player_bio":"Bryan has a lot of similarities to Chris Jones. At Mississippi State, Jones flashed his impressive combination of size and speed, but wasn’t always consistently productive. That was the same for Bryan at Florida. Jones (6-6, 310) and Bryan are similarly sized to go along with surprising quickness and athleticism.;NFL Matches:  Tampa Bay, Washington, Arizona, Oakland, Los Angeles Chargers, Detroit, Buffalo, Atlanta, New Orleans and New England","summary":"Bryan was one of the players who broke out in 2017. Despite a disappointing season for Florida, Bryan was one of the few bright spots, totaling 40 tackles with six tackles for a loss and four sacks across 11 games. It was a huge increase from his previous two years. As a freshman backup, Bryan notched 10 tackles with .5 sacks. In 2016, he totaled 17 tackles with one sack as a rotational player. Considering Bryan’s excellent skill set, the lack of playing time in the early going of his college career is indicative of his late start in football and needing development. In November, WalterFootball.com was first to report that Bryan planned on skipping his final season of college eligibility to enter the 2018 NFL Draft.     At the NFL Scouting Combine, Bryan put together an impressive workout, as expected. He illustrated his speed, explosion, strength and athleticism. Bryan recorded an excellent 40-yard dash time of 4.98 seconds alongside good numbers in the vertical jump, broad jump and 3-cone drill.     Bryan has strength at the point of attack and posssess a thick build to hold his ground and defend the run. His technique needs refinement, but the physical tools are there for him to be a good run defender in the NFL.      Bryan is at his best using his speed to fire a gap and achieve penetration into the backfield. He can cause a lot of disruption behind the line of scrimmage, allowing him to blow up runs in the backfield or put heat on the quarterback. Bryan’s speed to fire by guards is a real mismatch for interior blockers. Bryan has a tremendous get-off with serious explosion off the snap. He also has developed strength with active hands to shed blocks or power through them."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Mike Hughes","year":2018,"height":70,"weight":189,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Central Florida","pros":"Good instincts ; Excellent athleticism ; Fast cornerback ; Runs the route with the receiver ; Prevents separation ; Can cover up speed receivers ; Quick feet ; Dangerous ball skills ; Good hands ; Threat to take the ball away ; Knows what to do with the ball after making an interception ; Route recognition ; Excellent returner on special teams ; Loose hips to turn to run with speed receivers ; Recoverability ; Willing tackler ; Can play off-man coverage ; Can play zone coverage ; Athletic upside","cons":"Undersized ; A little short ; Could use more weight ; Gives up a few passes from not finishing plays ; Could have issues with big receivers ; Could be picked on in the red zone ; Has some off-the-field concerns ;Summary:  Hughes started out his collegiate career at North Carolina before transferring to Central Florida. In 2017, Hughes was excellent for the Knights as their No. 1 cornerback while also providing a lot of big plays on special teams. He totaled four interceptions, 11 passes broken up, a forced fumble and 49 tackles on the year. Hughes also averaged 31.8 yards per kick return – with two touchdowns – and 16.7 yards per punt return – with another touchdown. ;Hughes is a natural cover corner with speed, quick feet, and agility. He is very fluid and does a good job of running the route with receivers to prevent them from gaining separation. Hughes keeps wideouts from coming open and is quick to recover if they get a step. Hughes has nice hips to turn to run downfield with speed receivers. He also is a willing tackler.","similar_player":"Leodis McKelvin.","simular_player_bio":"Team sources have compared Hughes to McKelvin. That makes a lot of sense as McKelvin (5-10, 188) and Hughes are almost identical in size. Both of their skill sets also involve being fast cover corners who could run the route to prevent separation. They also share return skills. McKelvin was a high first-round pick, and Hughes could be a mid- to late first-rounder.;NFL Matches:  Oakland, San Francisco, Green Bay, Los Angeles Chargers, Seattle, Dallas, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Atlanta, New Orleans, Minnesota, New England, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Indianapolis and Tampa Bay ;There are a lot of teams that could be a fit for Hughes in the 2018 NFL Draft. In the first round, the Raiders and 49ers both could use more cornerback help. Going as a the top-10 pick could be too high for Hughes, but if either team trades down, it could consider Hughes. ;Green Bay has used a lot of picks on cornerbacks, but it remains a position to potentially address for the Packers. Hughes could get consideration as a cover corner. In Los Angeles, the Chargers could use a cornerback to go with Casey Hayward. Jason Verrett is nearing the end of his contract and has had durability issues.","summary":"Hughes started out his collegiate career at North Carolina before transferring to Central Florida. In 2017, Hughes was excellent for the Knights as their No. 1 cornerback while also providing a lot of big plays on special teams. He totaled four interceptions, 11 passes broken up, a forced fumble and 49 tackles on the year. Hughes also averaged 31.8 yards per kick return – with two touchdowns – and 16.7 yards per punt return – with another touchdown.      Hughes is a natural cover corner with speed, quick feet, and agility. He is very fluid and does a good job of running the route with receivers to prevent them from gaining separation. Hughes keeps wideouts from coming open and is quick to recover if they get a step. Hughes has nice hips to turn to run downfield with speed receivers. He also is a willing tackler."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Sony Michel","year":2018,"height":71,"weight":214,"position":"Running Back","college":"Georgia","pros":"Instinctive, natural runner ; Fast back ; Threat to break off a long run on any carry ; First-step quickness ; Elusive; good at dodging tacklers ; Fast to the second level ; Quick feet ; Cutting ability ; Picks up yards after contact ; Vision ; Decisive runner ; Good receiver out of the backfield ; Soft hands ; Lateral agility ; Impressive lateral quickness ; Finishes runs well ; Natural body lean to run low ; Runs behind pads ; Bends at the knee ; Keeps feet going after contact ; Knee bend ; Instinctive, natural runner ; Can change the complexion of an offense as a play-making runner ; Fresh legs ; Athletic upside ; Three-down starter ; Experienced and successful against top competition","cons":"Not overly powerful ; Never handled a big work load as the feature back ;Summary:  Michel was the forgotten man for a lot of his time at Georgia. At most schools, he would have been an immediate starter and a superstar back. However with the Bulldogs fielding a prolific stable of running backs, it took a lot of time for Michel to show that he is an impact-creating back in his own right. ;In his freshman season, Michel was behind Todd Gurley and Nick Chubb on the depth chart and had only 64 carries, although he turned those into 410 yards and five touchdown. In Michel’s sophomore season, Gurley was in the NFL and Chubb went down with a knee injury partway through the year. That season Michel gave his largest carry total with 219. He averaged 5.3 yards per carry in 2015 for 1,161 yards and eight touchdowns.","similar_player":"Matt Forte.","simular_player_bio":"Team sources have told me that they feel Michel is a shorter version of Matt Forte. That makes sense because Forte was an excellent runner during his NFL career, showing dynamic quickness, receiving ability, elusiveness, and the ability to contribute in a variety of ways. Forte was a second-round pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, and Michel could be a second-rounder in the 2018 NFL Draft.;NFL Matches:  Cleveland, New York Giants, Indianapolis, Tampa Bay, Oakland, Detroit and San Francisco ;There are a lot of teams that could consider taking Michel in the early rounds of the 2018 NFL Draft. The Browns moved on from Isaiah Crowell and signed Carlos Hyde. If they don’t land Saquon Barkley in the first round, Michel would make sense for one of their second-round picks.","summary":"Michel was the forgotten man for a lot of his time at Georgia. At most schools, he would have been an immediate starter and a superstar back. However with the Bulldogs fielding a prolific stable of running backs, it took a lot of time for Michel to show that he is an impact-creating back in his own right.      In his freshman season, Michel was behind Todd Gurley and Nick Chubb on the depth chart and had only 64 carries, although he turned those into 410 yards and five touchdown. In Michel’s sophomore season, Gurley was in the NFL and Chubb went down with a knee injury partway through the year. That season Michel gave his largest carry total with 219. He averaged 5.3 yards per carry in 2015 for 1,161 yards and eight touchdowns.     Michel played well in 2016 while serving as the backup to Nick Chubb. On the season, Michel took 152 carries for 840 yards – 5.3-yard average – and four touchdowns. As a senior, Michel averaged 7.9 yards per carry in 2017 for 1,227 yards with 16 touchdowns.      Michel showed some receiving ability with Georgia. He totaled 64 receptions for 621 yards and six touchdowns over his four years as a Bulldog."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Lamar Jackson","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":216,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Louisville","pros":"Rare, incredible athlete ; Rare arm talent ; Strong arm ; Instincts ; Throws with good timing ; Stands tall in the pocket ; Throws knowing he is going to get hit ; Has field vision ; Works through progressions ; Can beat good coverage with his arm and placement ; Plenty of arm strength to go vertical ; Able to make good off-platform throws ; Pocket presence ; Good ball placement and timing to lead receivers for yards after the catch ; Amazing mobility ; Rare running ability ; Extremely fast runner ; Threat to rip off long runs on any carry ; Elusive in the open field; consistently jukes tacklers ; Mobility to extend plays ; Slippery runner and in the pocket; hard for defenders to square up ; Difficult to sack ; Mastered his offense; had full command of a more complex college system ; Resilient ; Confident ; Developed field vision ; Durable ; Upside","cons":"Inaccurate ; Poor footwork, which leads to inaccuracy ; Thin frame ; Needs to get stronger for the NFL ; Too much of one of the guys; could stand to be more of a leader ; Alarming wonderlic score (13) ;Summary:  One general manager from an AFC team told WalterFootball.com that Jackson is the most dynamic player in the 2018 NFL Draft. With amazing running ability, speed, and a powerful arm, Jackson is a rare talent who possesses a phenomenal skill set. While he made highlight-reel plays on a routine basis, some in the media have criticized him to the point that he may not be a high first-rounder and could slip to the middle or back portion of Round 1. Some analysts have even suggested Jackson should move to another position. In speaking with team sources, however, multiple top executives and scouts think that Jackson is being undervalued and definitely can stay as a quarterback in the NFL. ;Jackson broke into the starting lineup for Louisville as a freshman and completed 56 percent of his passes for 3,543 yards with 30 touchdowns and nine interceptions. That season, he also ran for 960 yards and 11 touchdowns while averaging 5.9 yards per carry. In 2016, Jackson set college football on fire while winning the Heisman Trophy. The sophomore was a massive point-producer for the Cardinals. Jackson completed 56 percent of his passes for 3,543 yards with 30 touchdowns and nine interceptions on the year. He also ran for 21 touchdowns and 1,571 yards while averaging six yards per carry. ;Jackson’s 2017 was comparable to his Heisman winning season although he wasn’t even invited to New York as a finalist for the sham award, which effectively excludes linemen and defensive players. In 2017, Jackson completed 59 percent of his passes for 3,660 yards with 27 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He averaged 6.9 yards per carry on the ground on his way to 1,601 yards and 18 rushing touchdowns. ;Sources from around the league acknowledged that Jackson was a one-man team. Louisville did not have a good running game and fielded a bad offensive line that allowed steady heat on Jackson. Poor receivers consistently dropped well-thrown passes, and that kept Jackson from completing 60 percent of his passes. While a poor supporting cast is used to help justify some of the underwhelming numbers for Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen, the same benefit of the doubt doesn’t seem to get extended to Jackson. ;Of the top quarterback prospects for the 2018 NFL Draft, Jackson has the most athletic ability and dual-threat danger to give defenses huge problems. He has elite arm strength with a powerful gun that can make devastating throws. Jackson’s arm is so strong that he can make throws off platform that other quarterbacks can only make after having set their feet. With just a flick of the wrist, the ball explodes out of Jackson’s hands, and he can beat good coverage with perfect throws that very few quarterbacks can make. Jackson also hangs tough in the pocket while staring down the barrel to deliver passes while under the pass rush. He showed good field vision to work through progressions with pocket presence and patience to let routes develop. Jackson can buy time with his feet, and although so many of his highlights were dominated by runs, Jackson has a devastating arm to hurt defenses downfield. He also ran a complicated college offense under Bobby Petrino, displaying full command of the system.","similar_player":"Michael Vick.","simular_player_bio":"Sources from multiple teams have compared to Jackson to Vick from an on-the-field perspective. Both players are electric runners with strong arms capable of making devastating throws. Vick struggled with accuracy in many seasons during his NFL career, and Jackson has accuracy issues entering the league. Jackson receives solid marks for his intangibles, as opposed to Vick, who had awful character and horrible intangibles. Those issues led to Vick being a massive underachiever, and fortunately, Jackson does not have those problems.;NFL Matches:  Cleveland, New York Giants, Buffalo, Washington, Arizona, Los Angeles Chargers, Jacksonville, New Orleans and Pittsburgh ;There are a lot of quarterback-needy teams in the NFL, and Jackson should have plenty of potential landing spots. The Browns need a franchise quarterback, and Jackson could be in play for them if they take position players at picks No. 1 and No. 4 and then target Jackson in a trade-up from the second round. ;The Giants could use a young franchise quarterback with Eli Manning aging. If they take a player like Saquon Barkley with the second-overall pick, they could target Jackson in a trade up from Round 2, or they could potentially trade down in the first round and take Jackson.","summary":"One general manager from an AFC team told WalterFootball.com that Jackson is the most dynamic player in the 2018 NFL Draft. With amazing running ability, speed, and a powerful arm, Jackson is a rare talent who possesses a phenomenal skill set. While he made highlight-reel plays on a routine basis, some in the media have criticized him to the point that he may not be a high first-rounder and could slip to the middle or back portion of Round 1. Some analysts have even suggested Jackson should move to another position. In speaking with team sources, however, multiple top executives and scouts think that Jackson is being undervalued and definitely can stay as a quarterback in the NFL.      Jackson broke into the starting lineup for Louisville as a freshman and completed 56 percent of his passes for 3,543 yards with 30 touchdowns and nine interceptions. That season, he also ran for 960 yards and 11 touchdowns while averaging 5.9 yards per carry. In 2016, Jackson set college football on fire while winning the Heisman Trophy. The sophomore was a massive point-producer for the Cardinals. Jackson completed 56 percent of his passes for 3,543 yards with 30 touchdowns and nine interceptions on the year. He also ran for 21 touchdowns and 1,571 yards while averaging six yards per carry.      Jackson’s 2017 was comparable to his Heisman winning season although he wasn’t even invited to New York as a finalist for the sham award, which effectively excludes linemen and defensive players. In 2017, Jackson completed 59 percent of his passes for 3,660 yards with 27 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He averaged 6.9 yards per carry on the ground on his way to 1,601 yards and 18 rushing touchdowns.      Sources from around the league acknowledged that Jackson was a one-man team. Louisville did not have a good running game and fielded a bad offensive line that allowed steady heat on Jackson. Poor receivers consistently dropped well-thrown passes, and that kept Jackson from completing 60 percent of his passes. While a poor supporting cast is used to help justify some of the underwhelming numbers for Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen, the same benefit of the doubt doesn’t seem to get extended to Jackson.      Of the top quarterback prospects for the 2018 NFL Draft, Jackson has the most athletic ability and dual-threat danger to give defenses huge problems. He has elite arm strength with a powerful gun that can make devastating throws. Jackson’s arm is so strong that he can make throws off platform that other quarterbacks can only make after having set their feet. With just a flick of the wrist, the ball explodes out of Jackson’s hands, and he can beat good coverage with perfect throws that very few quarterbacks can make. Jackson also hangs tough in the pocket while staring down the barrel to deliver passes while under the pass rush. He showed good field vision to work through progressions with pocket presence and patience to let routes develop. Jackson can buy time with his feet, and although so many of his highlights were dominated by runs, Jackson has a devastating arm to hurt defenses downfield. He also ran a complicated college offense under Bobby Petrino, displaying full command of the system."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Austin Corbett","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Will Hernandez","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":340,"position":"Guard","college":"UTEP","pros":"Rare blocker with a mean streak ; Road-grading run blocker ; Heavy hands ; Generates movement in the ground game ; Sustains blocks ; Physical ; Can manipulate in the ground game ; Bullies defenders and blocks through the whistle ; Frustrates defensive linemen ; Has quality technique ; Good hand placement ; Good at pulling ; Agile in space ; Awareness ; Anchors well against bull rushes ; Steady pass protector ; Intelligent","cons":"Lacks length ; Short height ; Short arms (33 1/8-inch) ; Athleticism ; Quickness ; Can struggle to hit blocks in space ;Summary:  Every year in the NFL draft, there are some smaller-school prospects who end up rising into the early rounds of the draft. The NFL also has found a lot of good offensive linemen from smaller schools throughout the years, and Hernandez will continue that trend after staring at UTEP. ;As a run blocker, Hernandez has heavy hands with sheer power at the point of attack to generate movement. Hernandez can get under defensive tackles’ pads and use his strength to manipulate them out of their gaps. Finding nasty bullies up front is getting more difficult as the up-tempo and spread offenses have changed the collegiate game, and Hernandez is a rare college blocker who enters the NFL with a mean streak to set a physical tone at the point of attack. Hernandez blocks through the whistle, pushes defenders around, buries them into the ground, and finishes them off with violence. Hernandez has developed strength to push defenders out of their gaps and open holes in the ground game. Hernandez can sustain his blocks after shocking defenders back. ;Hernandez does not possess elite quickness and athleticism, however. While he can pull, he doesn’t have great movement skills and would be better off in a power-man scheme rather than being a zone blocker.","similar_player":"Richie Incognito.","simular_player_bio":"Hernandez has a similar skill set and style of play to Incognito. After being a third-round pick out of Nebraska, Incognito has been a four-time Pro Bowler. He is a good run blocker and reliable pass protector. Hernandez also should go on the second day of the draft, and I could see him being an NFL blocker similar to Incognito.;NFL Matches:  Denver, Tampa Bay, Chicago, Cincinnati, Seattle, Baltimore, Miami, Dallas, San Francisco, Jacksonville, Indianapolis and Houston ;There are a lot of teams that could be a fit for Hernandez in the 2018 NFL Draft. Denver or Tampa Bay could take Notre Dame guard Quenton Nelson in the first round. Whichever doesn’t land Nelson could target Hernandez in the second round.;Cincinnati definitely needs to improve its offensive line, so Hernandez could be in play for the organization as the true replacement to Kevin Zeitler. Hernandez could help the Bengals establish better run blocking for Joe Mixon. The Bears also could consider looking to get a guard upgrade.","summary":"Every year in the NFL draft, there are some smaller-school prospects who end up rising into the early rounds of the draft. The NFL also has found a lot of good offensive linemen from smaller schools throughout the years, and Hernandez will continue that trend after staring at UTEP.      As a run blocker, Hernandez has heavy hands with sheer power at the point of attack to generate movement. Hernandez can get under defensive tackles’ pads and use his strength to manipulate them out of their gaps. Finding nasty bullies up front is getting more difficult as the up-tempo and spread offenses have changed the collegiate game, and Hernandez is a rare college blocker who enters the NFL with a mean streak to set a physical tone at the point of attack. Hernandez blocks through the whistle, pushes defenders around, buries them into the ground, and finishes them off with violence. Hernandez has developed strength to push defenders out of their gaps and open holes in the ground game. Hernandez can sustain his blocks after shocking defenders back.      Hernandez does not possess elite quickness and athleticism, however. While he can pull, he doesn’t have great movement skills and would be better off in a power-man scheme rather than being a zone blocker."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Nick Chubb","year":2018,"height":71,"weight":227,"position":"Running Back","college":"Georgia","pros":"Impactful feature back ; Instinctive, natural runner ; Downhill power runner ; Tough to tackle ; Physically imposing back ; Picks up yards after contact ; Excellent body lean ; Runs behind pads ; Bends at the knee ; Keeps feet going after contact ; Has a second gear in the open field ; Fast to the hole ; Play-maker ; Good vision ; Wears down defenses ; Has some elusiveness in the open field ; Decisive runner ; Capable of creating for himself ; Can handle a big workload ; Capable of controlling games ; Runs well in the second half ; Quality short-yardage back ; Can change the complexion of an offense as a play-making runner ; Durable in three of four seasons ; Athletic upside","cons":"Already sustained one serious knee injury ; Will need development as a receiver ; Will need development as a blocker ; Medical evaluation could hurt his draft grade ;Summary:  Nobody was expecting a backup freshman running back to take the SEC by storm in 2014, especially when the starting running back was superstar Todd Gurley, but that is exactly what Chubb did. Gurley missed time with a suspension before tearing an ACL, which ended his season early. Chubb was phenomenal as the replacement for Gurley, averaging 7.1 yards per carry for 1,547 yards with 14 touchdowns. He also caught 18 receptions for 213 yards and two scores. ;With Gurley in the NFL in 2015, Chubb took over as the feature back for the Bulldogs and picked up where he left off as a freshman. The sophomore averaged 8.1 yards per carry for 747 yards and seven touchdowns through only five games. He had four receptions for 32 yards and a score as well. In his final complete game of the year, he ran for 146 yards on 20 carries with a touchdown against eventual National Champion Alabama. Chubb tore his ACL against Tennessee in Georgia’s next contest and missed the final seven contests of the season. ;As a junior, Chubb had an impressive start to 2016 when he made it back for the season opener and ripped off 222 yards and two touchdowns on 32 carries against North Carolina. Unfortunately for Chubb, that was his best game of the season, and he didn’t look like the same player over the course of the year. In 2016, Chubb averaged 5.0 yards per carry for 1,130 yards with eight touchdowns. He had five receptions for 86 yards and a touchdown as well.","similar_player":"Frank Gore.","simular_player_bio":"In terms of build and running style, there are a lot of similarities between Gore and Chubb. Chubb is similar in size to Gore (5-9, 212), and both are very physical runners. They have excellent lean with the ability to run behind their lines and are very tough to get on the ground. Gore is a downhill, hard-nosed runner who has gotten a lot of yards after contact in his NFL career. Chubb could be similar to the long-time veteran. ;Another similarity between these two is they had knee injuries in college that could have prevented them from being top-20 picks even though they possessed that level of skill set. Gore has had a great NFL career, but if he never had the injuries, he could have been even better. Chubb is in the same boat in that he has come back well from his knee injury but may never fully get back the speed and explosion that he had before getting hurt. NFL Matches:  Cleveland, New York Giants, New York Jets, Oakland, Detroit, San Francisco and Indianapolis ;There are a lot of teams that could consider taking Chubb in the early rounds of the 2018 NFL Draft. The Browns may move on from Isaiah Crowell and could use a feature back in their offense. If they don’t get Saquon Barkley, Chubb could make sense for one of their second-round picks.","summary":"Nobody was expecting a backup freshman running back to take the SEC by storm in 2014, especially when the starting running back was superstar Todd Gurley, but that is exactly what Chubb did. Gurley missed time with a suspension before tearing an ACL, which ended his season early. Chubb was phenomenal as the replacement for Gurley, averaging 7.1 yards per carry for 1,547 yards with 14 touchdowns. He also caught 18 receptions for 213 yards and two scores.      With Gurley in the NFL in 2015, Chubb took over as the feature back for the Bulldogs and picked up where he left off as a freshman. The sophomore averaged 8.1 yards per carry for 747 yards and seven touchdowns through only five games. He had four receptions for 32 yards and a score as well. In his final complete game of the year, he ran for 146 yards on 20 carries with a touchdown against eventual National Champion Alabama. Chubb tore his ACL against Tennessee in Georgia’s next contest and missed the final seven contests of the season.      As a junior, Chubb had an impressive start to 2016 when he made it back for the season opener and ripped off 222 yards and two touchdowns on 32 carries against North Carolina. Unfortunately for Chubb, that was his best game of the season, and he didn’t look like the same player over the course of the year. In 2016, Chubb averaged 5.0 yards per carry for 1,130 yards with eight touchdowns. He had five receptions for 86 yards and a touchdown as well."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Darius Leonard","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":229,"position":"Linebacker","college":"South Carolina State","pros":"Instinctive ; Excellent run defender ; Sideline-to-sideline speed ; Good tackler ; Comfortable in space ; Can break down and make tackles in space ; Quick ; Diagnosis skills ; Play recognition ; Quick to read his keys ; Fits a 4-3 or 3-4 defense ; Always around the ball ; Quick to the flat ; Dangerous blitzer ; Very cognizant to go for strips; creates turnovers ; Rangy ; Natural dropping into zone coverage ; Covers lots of ground ; Can run down the seam ; Functional pass-coverage linebacker ; Man-coverage potential versus tight ends and running backs ; Ball skills ; Durable ; Special teams ability ; Athletic upside","cons":"Doesn’t have great size ; Could have issues defending downhill runs straight at him ; Could have issues getting off blocks in the NFL ; Needs more weight to play middle linebacker in the NFL ;Summary:  During the early going of the fall of 2017, scouting sources told me that Leonard really impressed them and was a star small-school prospect for the NFL. Part of that stemmed from his 2016 game against Clemson in which Leonard was all over the field against the eventual National Champions. 2017 saw Leonard finish off an impressive collegiate career with four years of strong play at South Carolina State.","similar_player":"E.J. Henderson.","simular_player_bio":"Leonard reminds me of E.J. Henderson in his good years with the Vikings. Leonard will need to gain weight to his frame to be a similar linebacker to Henderson, but athletically they have some similarities and both are well-rounded players. Henderson was a second-round pick in the 2003 NFL Draft and went on to be a Pro Bowler with the Vikings during a 9-year career. I think Leonard could have a similar solid pro career to Henderson.;NFL Matches:  Oakland, Dallas, Detroit, Minnesota, Pittsburgh, New England and Philadelphia ;There are a lot of teams that could be a fit for Leonard in the 2018 NFL Draft. The Raiders have to improve the middle of their defense and the front seven. Leonard would be an upgrade to their rush defense and pass coverage.","summary":"During the early going of the fall of 2017, scouting sources told me that Leonard really impressed them and was a star small-school prospect for the NFL. Part of that stemmed from his 2016 game against Clemson in which Leonard was all over the field against the eventual National Champions. 2017 saw Leonard finish off an impressive collegiate career with four years of strong play at South Carolina State.     Leonard broke onto the field as a freshman, totaling 86 tackles with 14 tackles for a loss, five sacks, one pass broken up, and two forced fumbles. In his sophomore year, he had 70 tackles, 13.5 for a loss, five sacks, two interceptions and a forced fumble. Leonard took his game to another level in 2016, more than doubling his tackle total with 124 stops. The junior also added four forced fumbles, two interceptions, 14.5 tackles for a loss, 3.5 sacks and three passes batted. As a senior, Leonard amassed 113 tackles with eight tackles for a loss, eight sacks, one pass batted, two interceptions and one forced fumble.      There is a lot to like about Leonard for the NFL. He is an instinctive linebacker who is quick to read his keys and get in position to make plays. Leonard is a good wrap-up tackler who can pack a punch when he gets there, and he is very conscious to create big plays by consistently trying to strip the ball from ball-carriers. His eight career forced fumbles were no accident. Leonard is a quick defender who is able to go from sideline to sideline. With his speed, instincts, play recognition, and diagnosis skills, Leonard is a sound run defender. There are areas of improvement as Leonard needs to get stronger more stout to defend runs coming downhill straight at him. Adding more power to shed blocks in the NFL is a necessity for him."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Braden Smith","year":2018,"height":78,"weight":315,"position":"Guard","college":"Auburn","pros":"Big-bodied guard ; Good athlete ; Has some strength ; Good height, weight ; Dependable pass protector ; Ability to bend ; Sustains blocks ; Controls linemen; stalls out defenders ; Agility ; Has good technique ; Has quick feet ; Can bend at the knee ; Very experienced ; Effective against good competition ; Fires off the line ; Intelligent ; Good at pulling ; Effective in space ; Good fit in a zone-blocking scheme ; Awareness","cons":"Could stand to play stronger ; Should acquire more functional strength ; Short arms – 32.25 ; Guard only ; Gets in trouble versus guys who can knock him off track ;Summary:  The 2018 NFL Draft is weak at the offensive tackle position, but it has some strength on the interior of the offensive line, where one of those quality prospects is Smith. Auburn has consistently fielded a good rushing attack, and Smith was the mainstay on their offensive line as a 4-year starter. He was one of the best blockers in the SEC over that time.","similar_player":"Andrew Norwell.","simular_player_bio":"Smith’s steady play reminds me of Norwell. They both are 6-foot-6, and Norwell weighs a little more than Smith. Norwell (6-6, 325) is an effective run and pass blocker. In the NFL, I think Smith could be a similar blocker.;NFL Matches:  Denver, Tampa Bay, Carolina, Chicago, Cincinnati, Seattle, Baltimore, Miami, San Francisco, Jacksonville and Indianapolis ;There are a lot of teams that could be a fit for Smith in the 2018 NFL Draft. One of the biggest needs on the Dolphins’ roster is guard talent. At Miami’s second-round pick, Smith could be a great fit for the team as a safe pick and plug-and-play starter. ;Denver or Tampa Bay could take Notre Dame guard Quenton Nelson in the first round. Whichever doesn’t land Nelson could target Smith in the second round. Staying in the NFC South, Carolina lost Norwell in free agency and has shown a lot of interest in Smith. He could be a plug-and-play second-round pick for the Panthers. ;Cincinnati definitely needs to improve its offensive line, so Smith could be in play for the Bengals as the true replacement to Kevin Zeitler. The Bears also could consider looking to get a guard upgrade.","summary":"The 2018 NFL Draft is weak at the offensive tackle position, but it has some strength on the interior of the offensive line, where one of those quality prospects is Smith. Auburn has consistently fielded a good rushing attack, and Smith was the mainstay on their offensive line as a 4-year starter. He was one of the best blockers in the SEC over that time.     As a run blocker, Smith has good technique. When he gets his hands on defenders, he stalls them out and keeps them from making plays. Some team sources felt that Smith needs to get stronger, while others feel he has good strength. Either way, Smith is a mobile and athletic blocker. He is a very nice fit for a zone scheme as he uses his quickness and agility to be part of a moving wall.     In pass protection, Smith is reliable. He was steady for Auburn last year, and early in the season, when the line was struggling to protect Jarrett Stidham – see the Clemson game -, Smith was the blocker who was effectively solid. Smith can get into trouble when powerful defensive tackles knock him off track. That could give him some issues early in his career, but he is quick and athletic to block speed rushers. With his length, athleticism, and strength, he should be a good interior pass protector in the NFL.     In speaking to sources at a handful of teams, they all thought Smith was a solid second-day pick and deserving of going in Round 2. He could become a starting guard early in his NFL career and end up having a good career with Pro Bowl potential."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ronald Jones II","year":2018,"height":72,"weight":200,"position":"Running Back","college":"USC","pros":"Fast back ; Very good first-step quickness ; Explosiveness to the second level; Deep speed; can take runs the distance ; Difficult to catch from behind ; Slashing runner ; Excellent feet; Elusiveness in the open field ; Cutting ability ; Keeps feet going after contact ; Finishes runs well ; Impressive lateral quickness ; Good route-runner ; Soft hands ; Became a decisive North-South runner ; Athletic upside","cons":"Runs a little upright ; Thinner build ; Could use more weight for the NFL ; May have a hard time holding up under a big work load ;Summary:  While other backs have gotten more attention, Jones was one of the more consistent and steady runners in college football over the past three seasons. He made an impact as a freshman, when he averaged 6.1 yards per carry for 1,082 yards and 12 touchdowns. In 2016, Jones averaged 6.5 yards per carry for 987 yards with eight touchdowns. USC had a passing-driven offense, but Jones provided some clutch runs in the Trojans’ long winning streak that season.","similar_player":"Jamaal Charles.","simular_player_bio":"Jones’ slashing running style and his speed to rip off yards in chunks is reminiscent of Charles during his glory years with the Chiefs. Charles (5-11, 200) and Jones are almost identical in size as well. In the 2008 NFL Draft, Charles was a third-round pick out of Texas. The Texas native Jones is likely to go in the second or third round of the 2018 NFL Draft.;NFL Matches:  Cleveland, New York Giants, Indianapolis, Tampa Bay, Oakland, Washington, Detroit, San Francisco and Pittsburgh ;There are a lot of teams that could consider taking Jones in the early rounds of the 2018 NFL Draft. The Browns moved on from Isaiah Crowell and signed Carlos Hyde. If they don’t land Saquon Barkley in the first round, Jones would make sense for one of their second-round picks.","summary":"While other backs have gotten more attention, Jones was one of the more consistent and steady runners in college football over the past three seasons. He made an impact as a freshman, when he averaged 6.1 yards per carry for 1,082 yards and 12 touchdowns. In 2016, Jones averaged 6.5 yards per carry for 987 yards with eight touchdowns. USC had a passing-driven offense, but Jones provided some clutch runs in the Trojans’ long winning streak that season.     As a junior, Jones took his game to another level, averaging 5.9 yards per carry for 1,550 yards with 19 touchdowns. He also had 14 receptions for 187 yards and a score. That huge season led Jones to decide to skip his senior year and enter the 2018 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"James Daniels","year":2018,"height":75,"weight":306,"position":"Center","college":"Iowa","pros":"Fires off the line ; Very fast to the second level ; Excellent athlete ; Very agile ; Impactful run blocker ; Heavy hands ; Generates movement in the ground game ; Sustains blocks ; Physical ; Can manipulate in the ground game ; Bullies defenders and blocks through the whistle ; Has quality technique ; Good hand placement ; Adept at pulling ; Agile in space ; Awareness ; Functional strength ; Dependable pass protector ; Ability to bend ; Has quick enough feet ; Can bend at the knee ; Experienced against good competition ; Intelligent","cons":"Could use more strength in his base for heavy nose tackles ; Short height ; Short arms (33.75) ; Lower weight ; May not be able to stick at guard ;Summary:  When watching offensive linemen, blinding speed typically isn’t one of the attributes that stands out about a player, but that is the case with Daniels. The standout former Hawkeye is extremely fast and is a blur firing to the second level. He is a nightmare for linebackers as he is able to get to spots in an instant that other blockers are incapable of reaching. For the next level, Daniels looks like a future starting center who could go to Pro Bowls early in his NFL career.","similar_player":"Rodney Hudson.","simular_player_bio":"Hudson has been one of the top centers in the NFL since being a second-round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. Daniels is nearly the same size as Hudson (6-2, 300), and both are technicians with, quickness, and good athletic skill sets. In the NFL, I could see Daniels being a center comparable to Hudson.;NFL Matches:  Washington, New York Giants, Detroit, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Los Angeles Rams, Tennessee and Los Angeles Chargers ;There are a lot of teams that could consider an upgrade at center. Washington could use help at center, and Daniels would be a nice fit in Jay Gruden’s offense. The Giants lost Weston Richburg in free agency, and if they don’t feel Brett Jones is the long-term answer, they could consider Daniels on Day 2 of the 2018 NFL Draft.","summary":"When watching offensive linemen, blinding speed typically isn’t one of the attributes that stands out about a player, but that is the case with Daniels. The standout former Hawkeye is extremely fast and is a blur firing to the second level. He is a nightmare for linebackers as he is able to get to spots in an instant that other blockers are incapable of reaching. For the next level, Daniels looks like a future starting center who could go to Pro Bowls early in his NFL career.     As a run blocker, Daniels is lightning fast to the second level, and he a tremendous blocker in space. Even though Daniels isn’t the biggest of interior blockers, he has functional strength to sustain his blocks through the whistle. When Daniels gets his hands on defenders, they are in serious trouble as he rides them around the field.     Daniels is a steady pass protector. He is very quick at the point of attack with excellent short-area speed and athleticism. Daniels is fast to react to speed rushers and keep them from firing by him. For the NFL, he could use more strength and weight in his base to handle the heavy nose tackles, especially the elite 3-4 nose tackles who give a lot of centers problems as zero-techniques. Once Daniels adds more strength to his base, he should be an excellent pass protector as a pro.     Because of the lack of length, height and weight, Daniels could have limitations to being played at guard and may only fit as a center in the NFL. With his skill set, Daniels could fit a power-man blocking scheme and definitely is a great fit for a zone-blocking scheme. In the 2018 NFL Draft, Daniels is likely to be a second-round pick."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Courtland Sutton","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":218,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"SMU","pros":"Mismatch size ; Excellent height ; Make tremendous one-handed catches ; Play-maker ; Dynamic red-zone weapon ; Back-shoulder catching ; Length ; Large catch radius ; Body control ; Ability to make acrobatic catches ; Solid hands ; Leaping ability ; High points the football ; Impacts game plans ; Can challenge defenses downfield ; Sideline weapon ; Boxes out defensive backs ; Durable ; Experienced 3-year starter ; Excelled against good competition","cons":"Could stand to be more physical ; Not a great with yards after the catch ;Summary:  In the preseason of 2016, sources told me that they were really impressed with SMU wide receiver Courtland Sutton. He was coming off a redshirt freshman season in which he totaled 862 yards – 17.6 yard average per catch – and nine touchdowns on 49 receptions. One scouting director told WalterFootball.com that in studying up on players before hitting the road for college training camps, Sutton’s tape really stood out. Sutton then followed it up with an impressive 2016 season in which he totaled 76 receptions for 1,246 yards – 16.5 yard average per catch – with 10 touchdowns. ;Sutton saw a lot of extra coverage in 2017, but that opened up the field for other receivers. Still, the redshirt junior recorded 68 catches for 1,085 yards with 12 touchdowns for the year. Sutton wisely decided to skip his final season of eligibility to enter the 2018 NFL Draft.","similar_player":"Alshon Jeffery.","simular_player_bio":"Sutton is an inch taller than Jeffery, but they are the same weight. Both of them are big wideouts who consistently win contested catches and are excellent red-zone receivers. Jeffery has been a size mismatch problem in the NFL, and Sutton should provide that as well. I think Sutton could be a better version of Jeffery in the NFL.;NFL Matches:  Chicago, San Francisco, Miami, Washington, Arizona, Green Bay, Baltimore, Dallas, Buffalo, Carolina, New Orleans and Jacksonville ;There are a lot of teams that could be in the market for a wide receiver upgrade in the 2018 NFL Draft. The Bears and 49ers both could consider more receiving talent. Chicago signed two receivers for Mitch Trubisky, so Sutton going to the Bears seems unlikely. Sutton would be a nice fit for Kyle Shanahan across from Marquise Goodwin, but going with the ninth-overall pick seems too high for Sutton. ;In the teens, there are a lot of potential landing spots for Sutton. The Dolphins could consider bringing Sutton to South Florida as they need to replace Jarvis Landry. The Redskins have had some turnover at receiver, and Sutton could finish off their receiving corps. He would be a good fit in Jay Gruden’s offense. ;Green Bay could use more receiving talent after moving on from Jordy Nelson. Sutton would be a nice fit in the Packers’ offense. He could be a valuable No. 1 receiver for the sunset seasons of Aaron Rodgers’ career. ;Arizona has to consider life after Larry Fitzgerald and could use more receiving talent around the future Hall of Famer. If the Cardinals miss out on a quarterback in the first round, Sutton could be a fit for them. ;At No. 16, the Ravens need a No. 1 receiver, and Sutton could be a weapon for them across from Michael Crabtree. Three picks later, Sutton could land in Dallas. There have been rumblings of the Cowboys moving on from Dez Bryant before long, and Sutton could replace Bryant as the No. 1 receiver for Dak Prescott. The Cowboys have shown a lot of interest in Sutton, including having head coach Jason Garrett work him out at his pro day. Sutton is definitely in play for Dallas.","summary":"In the preseason of 2016, sources told me that they were really impressed with SMU wide receiver Courtland Sutton. He was coming off a redshirt freshman season in which he totaled 862 yards – 17.6 yard average per catch – and nine touchdowns on 49 receptions. One scouting director told WalterFootball.com that in studying up on players before hitting the road for college training camps, Sutton’s tape really stood out. Sutton then followed it up with an impressive 2016 season in which he totaled 76 receptions for 1,246 yards – 16.5 yard average per catch – with 10 touchdowns.      Sutton saw a lot of extra coverage in 2017, but that opened up the field for other receivers. Still, the redshirt junior recorded 68 catches for 1,085 yards with 12 touchdowns for the year. Sutton wisely decided to skip his final season of eligibility to enter the 2018 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Harold Landry","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":252,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Boston College","pros":"Fast edge rusher ; Quick first step ; Repertoire of pass-rushing moves ; Good move ; Sets up tackles to cut back to the inside ; Sheer speed to turn the corner ; Forced-fumble threat ; Can play in space ; Can close on the quarterback in a blur ; Threat to produce game-changing plays ; Has double-digit sack production potential ; Big upside ; Would fit very well as a 3-4 outside linebacker","cons":"Undersized ; Liability as a run defender ; Lacks strength ; Lacks length ; Questionable motor and effort in run defense ; Does not have a good fit in a 4-3 defense ;Summary:  Every year in the NFL draft, there are players who enter the college football season as one of the top prospects but end up sliding to be late first- or second-round picks. Landry could keep that trend alive for the 2018 NFL Draft. Early in the 2017 season, there were draft pundits who were projecting Landry to be a high first-round pick. However, his senior year didn’t go as planned, and now, Landry would be fortunate to go on Thursday night of the 2018 NFL Draft. ;Landry started to make his presence felt as a sophomore when he contributed with 60 tackles and 4.5 sacks. As a junior, Landry took his game to another level with 16.5 sacks, 22 tackles for a loss, seven forced fumbles, four passes batted and 51 tackles. In 2017, Landry had 38 tackles with 8.5 tackles for a loss, five sacks and two passes broken up. The senior missed a few games with an ankle injury late in the year and tried to play through the injury earlier in the season. ;There is no doubt that Landry is very fast off the edge with a quick first-step and closes in an instant. He is a pure speed defender who consistently explodes into the backfield in the pass rush. Landry shows some moves with a spin, cuts to the inside, and speed around the corner. If he adds some strength to do a rip move, that could be devastating with his speed to get upfield and his ability to dip underneath blockers. In the NFL, Landry has the potential to be a double-digit sack producer.","similar_player":"Dee Ford. I wouldn’t be surprised if Landry ends up being a pro similar to Ford. They are identical in size, and both were speed rushers in college who didn’t possess the size to translate to play as 4-3 defensive ends in the NFL. Ford (6-2, 252) has been a mild disappointment for the Chiefs. He had one season with 10 sacks, but in the other three years, he has not produced much. Ford was a late first-round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, and Landry could go in the same range. In the NFL, I think Landry could turn into a player comparable to Ford.;NFL Matches:","simular_player_bio":"Indianapolis, San Francisco, Oakland, Miami, Green Bay, Seattle, Detroit, Carolina, Tennessee, New Orleans and New England","summary":"Every year in the NFL draft, there are players who enter the college football season as one of the top prospects but end up sliding to be late first- or second-round picks. Landry could keep that trend alive for the 2018 NFL Draft. Early in the 2017 season, there were draft pundits who were projecting Landry to be a high first-round pick. However, his senior year didn’t go as planned, and now, Landry would be fortunate to go on Thursday night of the 2018 NFL Draft.      Landry started to make his presence felt as a sophomore when he contributed with 60 tackles and 4.5 sacks. As a junior, Landry took his game to another level with 16.5 sacks, 22 tackles for a loss, seven forced fumbles, four passes batted and 51 tackles. In 2017, Landry had 38 tackles with 8.5 tackles for a loss, five sacks and two passes broken up. The senior missed a few games with an ankle injury late in the year and tried to play through the injury earlier in the season.      There is no doubt that Landry is very fast off the edge with a quick first-step and closes in an instant. He is a pure speed defender who consistently explodes into the backfield in the pass rush. Landry shows some moves with a spin, cuts to the inside, and speed around the corner. If he adds some strength to do a rip move, that could be devastating with his speed to get upfield and his ability to dip underneath blockers. In the NFL, Landry has the potential to be a double-digit sack producer."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Mike Gesicki","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":242,"position":"Tight End","college":"Penn State","pros":"Athletic ability ; Mismatch weapon ; Quick for a tight end ; Too fast for linebackers and some safeties ; Too big for safeties to cover; Big frame ; High points the ball well ; Leaping ability ; Excellent body control ; Red-zone weapon ; Quick down the seam ; Tracks the ball well ; Adjusts well to the ball ; Good route-runnner ; Finds the soft spots in zone coverage ; Fearless to make leaping grabs ; Athletic upside ; Volleyball background translates well","cons":"Huge liability as a blocker ; Poor blocking technique ; Drops some passes ; Should get stronger ;Summary:  After being a star volleyball player in high school, Gesicki started out as a backup football player during his freshman and sophomore seasons. He broke out as a juniot with 48 receptions for 679 yards and five touchdowns. In his final collegiate season, Gesicki totaled 57 receptions for 563 yards and nine touchdowns. He went on to put together a nice week at the Senior Bowl as a receiver.","similar_player":"Coby Fleener.","simular_player_bio":"As the source said above, Gesicki is very similar to Fleener. As a 33rd-overall pick, Fleener was one of the busted picks by former Colts general manager Ryan Grigson. Gesicki should be a third- or fourth-rounder in the 2018 NFL Draft, and thus the expectations should be more realistic for him to develop into a role player. He could definitely end up being a better version of Fleener.;NFL Matches:  Pittsburgh, Miami, Baltimore, Green Bay, New England, Jacksonville and Houston ;Pittsburgh needs a tight end upgrade and is in ‘win-now’ mode. Gesicki could give the Steelers a receiving weapon to use down the seam.","summary":"After being a star volleyball player in high school, Gesicki started out as a backup football player during his freshman and sophomore seasons. He broke out as a juniot with 48 receptions for 679 yards and five touchdowns. In his final collegiate season, Gesicki totaled 57 receptions for 563 yards and nine touchdowns. He went on to put together a nice week at the Senior Bowl as a receiver.     For the NFL, Gesicki is a receiving tight end who could hurt defenses with his mismatch problems. He is a good athlete and possesss some real quickness. Gesicki runs well down the seam with speed to get vertical. His impressive athletic ability translates to him having excellent body control and leaping ability. Given his talent to jump above defenders, Gesicki is very dangerous at high pointing the ball and boxing out defenders to make leaping grabs. Gesicki can routinely hang above defenders to make leaping receptions in the middle of the field. His speed and agility also make him a good route runner who can generate separation. With his quickness, size, and leaping ability, Gesicki is a dangerous red-zone weapon for the next level.     Gesicki does have some areas to improve for the NFL as a receiver. He had too many drops at Penn State. Those came on both contested catches and non-contested catches. As a pro, his role will be as a receiving tight end, so he needs to be more reliable at catching the ball.      Gesicki also needs a lot of work as a blocker. Defensive ends and linebackers routinely beat the blocks from Gesicki, but he even struggled to block defensive backs. In order for Gesicki to become a three-down starter in the NFL, his blocking ability is going to need massive improvement. Getting stronger would help him, and he has the frame to add weight. At least in the early going of his career, Gesicki is to be relegated to serving as a receiving tight end, which will limit his snaps. He may never develop into a three-down starter capable of being a good blocker and receiver.     Here’s how one team source broke down Gesicki, “Gesicki is Coby Fleener. Tall, lean, probably will run fast, horrendous blocker – even versus defensive backs. He’s got some high-point ability, but I have seen him drop his share of contact catches and contested catches, too. I don’t feel he’s as a strong as he could be.”"}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kerryon Johnson","year":2018,"height":71,"weight":213,"position":"Running Back","college":"Auburn","pros":"Smooth runner; glides through the defense ; Three-down starting potential back ; Instinctive, natural runner ; Downhill runner ; Quickness; Accelerates to the second level ; Impressive ability to redirect ; Vision ; Cutting ability ; Patient ; Good balance ; Has some strength ; Finishes runs well ; Capable of creating for himself ; Doesn’t hesitate to get physical ; Can hurt defenses on perimeter runs ; Good body lean to run low ; Runs behind pads ; Bends at the knee ; Keeps feet going after contact ; Took on a big work load ; Tough; played injured; Has receiving skills ; Soft hands","cons":"Not overly fast ; Not overly powerful ; Gets dinged up with nagging injuries ;Summary:  Entering the 2017 season, Johnson was not expected to be the feature back at Auburn after Kamryn Pettway led the Tigers in rushing during an impressive 2016 season. As the backup running back in 2016, Johnson ran for 895 yards and 11 scores. However in 2017, Johnson became the lead back for Auburn and was dominating runner for part of his junior year. Johnson carried Auburn to wins over Georgia (32-167) and Alabama (30-104-1) to put his draft stock on the map late in the 2017 season. Versus both defenses loaded with NFL talent, Johnson was very impressive and had his way with them. A shoulder injury slowed him down in the final two contests of the year.Johnson averaged 4.9 yards per carry in 2017 for 1,391 yards with 18 touchdowns. He also took 24 receptions for 194 yards and two scores.","similar_player":"Arian Foster.","simular_player_bio":"Team sources suggested Foster as a comparison for Johnson. They said that Foster was a thicker, heavier version, but they are similar as a smooth runners who weave through a defense. Foster also was a receiving threat like Johnson was at Auburn. Foster went undrafted because of a variety of issues, but the Texans were very wise to sign him as he turned into one of the best running backs in the NFL during his prime. Johnson is grading out on the second day of the 2018 NFL Draft.;NFL Matches:  Cleveland, New York Giants, Indianapolis, Tampa Bay, Oakland, Detroit, San Francisco and Pittsburgh ;There are a lot of teams that could consider taking Johnson on the second day of the 2018 NFL Draft. The Browns moved on from Isaiah Crowell and signed Carlos Hyde. If they don’t land Saquon Barkley in the first round, Johnson could make sense for their third-round pick.","summary":"Entering the 2017 season, Johnson was not expected to be the feature back at Auburn after Kamryn Pettway led the Tigers in rushing during an impressive 2016 season. As the backup running back in 2016, Johnson ran for 895 yards and 11 scores. However in 2017, Johnson became the lead back for Auburn and was dominating runner for part of his junior year. Johnson carried Auburn to wins over Georgia (32-167) and Alabama (30-104-1) to put his draft stock on the map late in the 2017 season. Versus both defenses loaded with NFL talent, Johnson was very impressive and had his way with them. A shoulder injury slowed him down in the final two contests of the year.Johnson averaged 4.9 yards per carry in 2017 for 1,391 yards with 18 touchdowns. He also took 24 receptions for 194 yards and two scores."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dante Pettis","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Breeland Speaks","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Uchenna Nwosu","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dallas Goedert","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":260,"position":"Tight End","college":"South Dakota State","pros":"Regularly made some spectacular highlight-reel catches ; Highly productive ; Consistent ; High points the ball well ; Leaping ability ; Excellent body control ; Red-zone weapon ; Quick down the seam ; Tracks the ball well ; Adjusts well to the ball ; Finds the soft spots in zone coverage ; Tough for defensive backs to tackle ; Fearless to make leaping grabs","cons":"Durability ; Injury issues in college ; Drops some passes ; Doesn’t generate separation ; Lacks speed ; Lacks suddenness ;Summary:  The 2017 NFL Draft was a banner year at the tight end position with three being selected in the first round and two more going in the top half of the second round. The 2018 NFL Draft is not close to as strong at the tight end position, but one tight end who has gotten some media praise is South Dakota State’s Dallas Goedert. There have been some mock drafts that have Goedert going in the first round and rate him as the top tight end in the draft class. However after speaking to sources at a handful of teams, none of them had Goedert graded in the first round. ;The highest grade among those five teams was a second-rounder. Two teams had him graded in the third round, and two teams had a high fourth-round grade on him. The senior amassed 72 receptions for 1,111 yards and seven touchdowns in 2017. He put up even better production as a junior with 92 receptions for 1,293 yards and 11 touchdowns. ;“[Goedert is] not a great route-runner and wasn’t a separation guy,” said a NFC director of college scouting. “He is more possessional and doesn’t win with suddenness or quickness. He had lots of drops, but you counter that with some spectacular catches. They threw him a million balls, so some drops are going to happen. We just don’t see him as a special mismatch weapon.” ;For the NFL, Goedert has the ability to contribute as a receiver. While he will struggle to get separation from NFL linebackers or safeties, he uses his size and high-point ability to make catches over defenders. Goedert will be an asset in the red zone with his skills to sky high and make tremendous catches with body control and uncanny one-handed skills. Goedert is adept at finding the soft spot in zone coverage, and his size makes him tough to tackle for defensive backs. Thus, Goedert could be a quality receiving tight end in the pros, although he probably won’t be elite given his lack of speed, of suddenness, and of an ability to separate. ;As a blocker, Goedert has the potential to be a solid contributor in the NFL. He has a thick frame with the size to match up on front seven defenders. Given the big jump in competition, Goedert will need some development in his technique to be effective at sustaining his blocks against NFL defensive ends and linebackers.","similar_player":"Jack Doyle.","simular_player_bio":"Doyle has been a nice contributor as a receiving tight end for the Colts and also can contribute as a blocker. Doyle (6-6, 260) and Goedert are similarly sized with the physical talent to contribute as receivers despite lacking elite speed or suddenness to get separation. Over his NFL career, Goedert could be a tight end who is similar to Doyle.;NFL Matches:  Pittsburgh, Miami, Baltimore, Green Bay, New England, Jacksonville, Houston ;Pittsburgh needs a tight end upgrade and is are in ‘win-now’ mode. Goedert could give the Steelers a receiving weapon to use in the red zone.","summary":"The 2017 NFL Draft was a banner year at the tight end position with three being selected in the first round and two more going in the top half of the second round. The 2018 NFL Draft is not close to as strong at the tight end position, but one tight end who has gotten some media praise is South Dakota State’s Dallas Goedert. There have been some mock drafts that have Goedert going in the first round and rate him as the top tight end in the draft class. However after speaking to sources at a handful of teams, none of them had Goedert graded in the first round.      The highest grade among those five teams was a second-rounder. Two teams had him graded in the third round, and two teams had a high fourth-round grade on him. The senior amassed 72 receptions for 1,111 yards and seven touchdowns in 2017. He put up even better production as a junior with 92 receptions for 1,293 yards and 11 touchdowns.      “[Goedert is] not a great route-runner and wasn’t a separation guy,” said a NFC director of college scouting. “He is more possessional and doesn’t win with suddenness or quickness. He had lots of drops, but you counter that with some spectacular catches. They threw him a million balls, so some drops are going to happen. We just don’t see him as a special mismatch weapon.”      For the NFL, Goedert has the ability to contribute as a receiver. While he will struggle to get separation from NFL linebackers or safeties, he uses his size and high-point ability to make catches over defenders. Goedert will be an asset in the red zone with his skills to sky high and make tremendous catches with body control and uncanny one-handed skills. Goedert is adept at finding the soft spot in zone coverage, and his size makes him tough to tackle for defensive backs. Thus, Goedert could be a quality receiving tight end in the pros, although he probably won’t be elite given his lack of speed, of suddenness, and of an ability to separate.      As a blocker, Goedert has the potential to be a solid contributor in the NFL. He has a thick frame with the size to match up on front seven defenders. Given the big jump in competition, Goedert will need some development in his technique to be effective at sustaining his blocks against NFL defensive ends and linebackers.     A few of the team sources also mentioned that there were injury concerns with Goedert and that his combine medical exam was going to be important. If his medical profile isn’t too alarming, Goedert appears likely to be a second-day pick in a weak year at the tight end position. He looks like he stands a good chance of being a third-round pick."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Connor Williams","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":296,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Texas","pros":"Above-average athlete ; Has some quickness ; Flashes as a pass protector ; Has quick enough feet ; Agile in space ; Athletic ability for his size ; Good fit in a zone-blocking system ; Can hit blocks at the second level","cons":"Not strong at all; Underweight ; More of a guard build, but a weak guard; Physically has a hard time playing tackle ; Durability ; Short arms for a tackle – 33 inches ; Weak base ; Gets bull rushed ; Susceptible to power moves ; Struggled with speed guys ; Plays soft ;Summary:  Williams is one of the most controversial prospects in the 2018 NFL Draft. He is loved by some in the media and has received a lot of hype. Some teams have him higher, but multiple teams have told me that they graded Williams in the mid-rounds. Williams is a love/hate prospect with a big range on where he could get selected. ;Williams broke into the starting lineup at left tackle as a freshman for the Longhorns in 2015 and remained there as a sophomore. He had his best season in 2016 helping running back D’Onta Foreman to a big year. In 2017, Williams had a disappointing season opener against Maryland, getting flagged for numerous holds, including some that canceled out big plays for his team. He allowed some pressures and hits, too. Williams had a rough game against USC before he tore knee meniscus and strained ligaments midway through the first half. After missing seven games, Williams returned to play in the final couple of games of 2017 before shutting it down to prepare for the 2018 NFL Draft, skipping his bowl game.","similar_player":"Luke Joeckel.","simular_player_bio":"Williams’ skill set and play reminds me of Joeckel. Both lack power and can get pushed around at the point of attack. The difference between the two is that Joeckel (6-6, 307) is bigger than Williams and a better athlete. Joeckel was a mega-bust as the second-overall pick for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2013 NFL Draft. In the NFL, I think Williams could struggle in a similar manner to Joeckel as they both play soft.;NFL Matches:  Jacksonville, New England, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Denver, Miami, Arizona, Baltimore, Cincinnati and Houston ;There are a lot of teams that could be a fit for Williams in the 2018 NFL Draft. He could find a home with one of the playoff teams. The Jaguars’ offensive line could still get better and more talented. Williams could compete for the Jacksonville line at right tackle to replace Jeremy Parnell. New England lost Nate Solder in free agency, so Williams could interest the Patriots as a replacement. ;Philadelphia needs another tackle of the future to pair with Lane Johnson. Johnson could go to left tackle to replace aging veteran Jason Peters with Williams being the starting right tackle. ;Joe Thomas retired, meaning the Browns will need a new starter at left tackle, so it could be possible that they would think of Williams with one of their second-day picks. ;Denver could use more offensive line help. The Broncos could book end Garett Bolles with Williams on the right side. ;The Dolphins need help on the line and might not keep Ja’Wuan James for the long term. Miami could draft Williams on the second day and start him out at guard. If James isn’t in the long-term plans, then Williams could move to right tackle to form a tandem with Laremy Tunsil.","summary":"Williams is one of the most controversial prospects in the 2018 NFL Draft. He is loved by some in the media and has received a lot of hype. Some teams have him higher, but multiple teams have told me that they graded Williams in the mid-rounds. Williams is a love/hate prospect with a big range on where he could get selected.      Williams broke into the starting lineup at left tackle as a freshman for the Longhorns in 2015 and remained there as a sophomore. He had his best season in 2016 helping running back D’Onta Foreman to a big year. In 2017, Williams had a disappointing season opener against Maryland, getting flagged for numerous holds, including some that canceled out big plays for his team. He allowed some pressures and hits, too. Williams had a rough game against USC before he tore knee meniscus and strained ligaments midway through the first half. After missing seven games, Williams returned to play in the final couple of games of 2017 before shutting it down to prepare for the 2018 NFL Draft, skipping his bowl game."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Anthony Miller","year":2018,"height":71,"weight":201,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Memphis","pros":"Superb route runner ; Tremendous slot receiver ; Good speed ; Exellent hands ; Very competitive, gritty receiver ; Tracks the ball well; Dangerous yards-after-the-catch receiver ; Elusive in the open field ; Cutting ability ; Consistently generates quick separation ; Can challenge defenses vertically ; Outfights defenders for the ball ; Excelled against good competition ; Raises level of play in crunch time ; Will put his team on his back; Thick build ; Work ethic ; Leader","cons":"Limited to being a slot receiver ; Quicker than fast ; Lacks height ;Summary:  Over the past three years, Miller was one of the most dangerous and consistent receivers in college football. He had a quality debut in 2018, catching 47 passes for 694 yards and five touchdowns. As a junior, Miller became the No. 1 receiver for Riley Ferguson, totaling 95 receptions for 1,434 yards with 14 touchdowns on the year. ;Miller played really well for Memphis in 2017, putting up a number of massive games. He was huge to lead Memphis to a big upset over UCLA. He also was phenomenal against Central Florida in a double-overtime loss in which he made 14 receptions for 195 yards and three touchdowns. He had other big games against the likes of Connecticut and Houston. Miller totaled 92 receptions for 1,462 yards and 18 touchdowns as a senior.","similar_player":"Doug Baldwin.","simular_player_bio":"Miller’s gritty style of play with quickness, route-running, hands, and tenacity remind me of Baldwin. Baldwin (5-10, 192) went undrafted, but has turned into an excellent pro receiver. Miller will probably go on Day 2, but I could see him being an overachiever in the NFL similar to Baldwin.;NFL Matches:  Cleveland, San Francisco, New Orleans, Dallas, Denver, Washington, Arizona, Buffalo, Baltimore and Jacksonville ;There are a lot of teams that could be in the market for a wide receiver upgrade on the second day of the 2018 NFL Draft. The Browns need more receiving talent for their offense even with Jarvis Landry being signed to a long-term deal. They can’t count on Josh Gordon to stay on the field, and Corey Coleman hasn’t panned out for them yet. With their second-round picks and third-rounder, the Browns could consider a receiver like Miller.","summary":"Over the past three years, Miller was one of the most dangerous and consistent receivers in college football. He had a quality debut in 2018, catching 47 passes for 694 yards and five touchdowns. As a junior, Miller became the No. 1 receiver for Riley Ferguson, totaling 95 receptions for 1,434 yards with 14 touchdowns on the year.      Miller played really well for Memphis in 2017, putting up a number of massive games. He was huge to lead Memphis to a big upset over UCLA. He also was phenomenal against Central Florida in a double-overtime loss in which he made 14 receptions for 195 yards and three touchdowns. He had other big games against the likes of Connecticut and Houston. Miller totaled 92 receptions for 1,462 yards and 18 touchdowns as a senior."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kemoko Turay","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"M.J. Stewart","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jessie Bates III","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Donte Jackson","year":2018,"height":70,"weight":178,"position":"Cornerback","college":"LSU","pros":"Extremely fast ; Prevents separation ; Explosive ; Instant acceleration ; Rare recoverability ; Speed to recover ; Quick feet ; Superb ability to break on the ball ; Great weapon to negate deep-speed receivers ; Route recognition ; Can play off-man coverage ; Can play zone coverage ; Athletic upside ; Excellent athleticism ; Loose hips to turn to run with speed receivers ; Did some kick returning in college","cons":"Undersized ; Short ; Underweight ; Gambler ; Lacks discipline; Could be picked on in the red zone ;Summary:  There has been a debate between Florida and LSU as to which university is the true “DB U,” and the Tigers have the edge in 2018 with Jackson. He has a special skill set and will likely be the first defensive back to be selected from either defensive back powerhouse in the 2018 NFL Draft. ;Jackson was able to work his way onto the field at LSU because of the world-class speed that made him a track-and-field star translated to the football field. As a freshman, he had 26 tackles with two passes broken up. Jackson made 39 tackles with eight passes broken up and two interceptions in 2016. With Tre’Davious White in the NFL, Kevin Toliver II was the more-hyped LSU cornerback entering the 2017 season, but Jackson was the Tigers’ best cornerback. On the year, the junior totaled 49 tackles with 10 passes broken up and an interception.","similar_player":"Janoris Jenkins.","simular_player_bio":"Team sources have compared Jackson to Jenkins, and it makes a lot of sense. Jenkins (5-10, 190) is a smaller corner, but he is very fast and is superb at running the route to prevent separation. Jackson is similar with how fast and athletic he is. Jenkins fell to the second round because of off-the-field concerns stemming from his time as a Florida Gator. Jackson could be a late first-round or early second-round pick.;NFL Matches:  Oakland, San Francisco, Green Bay, Los Angeles Chargers, Seattle, Dallas, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Atlanta, New Orleans, Minnesota, New England, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Indianapolis and Tampa Bay ;There are a lot of teams that could be a fit for Jackson in the 2018 NFL Draft. In the first round, the Raiders and 49ers both could use more cornerback help. Going as a top-10 pick could be too high for Jackson, but if either team trades down, that organization could consider Jackson. ;Green Bay has used a lot of picks on cornerbacks, but it remains a position to potentially address for the Packers. Jackson could get consideration as a cover corner. In Los Angeles, the Chargers could use a cornerback to go with Casey Hayward. Jason Verrett is nearing the end of his contract and has had durability issues.","summary":"There has been a debate between Florida and LSU as to which university is the true “DB U,” and the Tigers have the edge in 2018 with Jackson. He has a special skill set and will likely be the first defensive back to be selected from either defensive back powerhouse in the 2018 NFL Draft.      Jackson was able to work his way onto the field at LSU because of the world-class speed that made him a track-and-field star translated to the football field. As a freshman, he had 26 tackles with two passes broken up. Jackson made 39 tackles with eight passes broken up and two interceptions in 2016. With Tre’Davious White in the NFL, Kevin Toliver II was the more-hyped LSU cornerback entering the 2017 season, but Jackson was the Tigers’ best cornerback. On the year, the junior totaled 49 tackles with 10 passes broken up and an interception."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Duke Dawson","year":2018,"height":70,"weight":195,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Florida","pros":"Good instincts ; Athletic ; Quick cornerback; above-average speed ; Able to run with speed receivers on verticals ; Runs the route with the receiver ; Prevents separation ; Transitions well ; Can cover up speed receivers ; Sits on routes and challenges speed receivers ; Quick feet ; Dangerous ball skills ; Good hands ; Threat to take the ball away ; Knows what to do with the ball after making an interception ; Route recognition ; Willing tackler ; Good open-field tackler ; Times contact well ; Special teams potential ; Recoverability ; Willing tackler ; Can play off-man coverage ; Can play zone coverage ; Athletic upside","cons":"Short ; Tight hips ; Will struggle with big receivers ; Could be picked on in the red zone ; Limited to slot in the NFL ;Summary:  Over the past few years, Florida and LSU have had a running debate about which one is “DB U” for the amount of good defensive backs they are producing for the NFL. Dawson will continue that tradition for the Gators in the 2018 NFL Draft with his mid-round potential.","similar_player":"Brian Poole.","simular_player_bio":"In conversations with team sources, they compared Dawson to Poole. Both are thick nickel corners who have good coverage skills on slot receivers. They are gritty defensive backs with physicality and a tenacious style of play. Poole mistakenly went undrafted, but he’s turned into a quality contributor for Atlanta. Dawson should be a mid-round pick, and he could easily end up being a solid contributor in his role.;NFL Matches:  Cleveland, Indianapolis, Tampa Bay, San Francisco, Buffalo, Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers, Dallas, Minnesota, Cincinnati and New England ;There are a lot of teams that could be a fit for Dawson in the 2018 NFL Draft. The Browns have to upgrade their cornerback talent, and Dawson would make a lot of sense for one of their mid-round picks. Tampa Bay could use more young cornerback talent to go with Vernon Hargreaves, and Dawson would make sense for the Bucs in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft. ;The Colts need a young corner to go with Quincy Wilson and replace Vontae Davis. San Francisco also needs cornerback upgrades. Dawson would be a nice fit as a nickel on the inside of Akhello Witherspoon. Buffalo could consider Dawson as it has to find a replacement for Ronald Darby.","summary":"Over the past few years, Florida and LSU have had a running debate about which one is “DB U” for the amount of good defensive backs they are producing for the NFL. Dawson will continue that tradition for the Gators in the 2018 NFL Draft with his mid-round potential.     Playing behind Vernon Hargreaves, Jalen Tabor and Quincy Wilson, Dawson flashed as a reserve corner for Florida in 2015. In 2016, he replaced Hargreaves as one of the starting corners for the Gators, totaling 24 tackles, seven passes broken up, one interception and one forced fumble for the year.      In 2017, Dawson was on the field for every snap as the Gators’ top cornerback with Tabor and Wilson off to the NFL. Dawson totaled 34 tackles with nine passes broken up and four interceptions on the year. He put together an impressive tape going against Texas A&M wide receiver Christian Kirk, running with Kirk and preventing separation.      Dawson projects as a slot corner for the NFL. He is good when plays are in front of him, plus has instincts and a good concept of route combinations. Dawson transitions well and owns above-average speed to carry verticals. He is a tough and gritty corner who will be a nice option to cover fast receivers as Dawson can run with them downfield. Dawson also is a willing hitter and will contribute to run defense, plus make some nice open-field tackles.     With Dawson’s height, he will have to be a slot corner and be protected from being matched up against big receivers. He also has tight hips and can struggle to open up.     Sources have told me they have graded Dawson as a third- or fourth-rounder."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"P.J. Hall","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Isaiah Oliver","year":2018,"height":72,"weight":201,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Colorado","pros":"Man-cover corner ; Used to playing on an island ; Has vertical speed ; Can run the route to prevent separation ; Good height ; Long arms ; Can cover speed receivers ; Quality ball skills ; Movement skills ; Good footwork ; Body control ; Recoverability ; Athletic upside","cons":"Not a natural fit in off-man coverage ; Not a natural fit in zone coverage ;Summary:  In 2016, Colorado fielded a very good cornerback tandem that helped lead a resurgence for the Buffaloes program. Chidobe Awuzie and Akhello Witherspoon ended up being second- and third-round picks in the 2017 NFL Draft. While Colorado lost two good corners to the NFL, the team had a talented replacement ready to assume a big role in Isaiah Oliver.","similar_player":"Akhello Witherspoon.","simular_player_bio":"I don’t like to use players who are so young in their NFL careers, but in speaking to team sources, Witherspoon was the player who Oliver was compared to. Witherspoon is taller and longer than Oliver, but Oliver is tougher and more physical. They both have a good combination of size, speed, and the ability to be press-man cornerbacks. Witherspoon was a third-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, and Oliver should go higher this year.;NFL Matches:  Oakland, San Francisco, Green Bay, Los Angeles Chargers, Dallas, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Atlanta, New Orleans, Minnesota, New England, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Indianapolis and Tampa Bay ;There are a lot of teams that could be a fit for Oliver in the 2018 NFL Draft. Late in the first round, there are some options. Buffalo could consider Oliver because the team has to find a replacement for Ronald Darby. The Saints have bigger needs, but they also might consider a corner if he’s the best player available, plus that would give them a partner to go with Marshon Lattimore. Oliver could be in play for the Saints. Atlanta could use a cornerback to replace Jalen Collins. The Vikings, meanwhile, have to consider a replacement for Terrance Newman, while the Bengals could use a replacement for Adam Jones. Oliver could interest both Minnesota and Cincinnati. ;The Patriots could consider taking Oliver with one of their first-round picks or their high second-round pick. Malcolm Butler left in free agency, while Stephon Gilmore was disappointing in his first year in Foxborough. New England’s Super Bowl opponent also could consider Oliver. Philadelphia may not sign Darby to a long-term extension, and Oliver could be selected as a future replacement for the Eagles.","summary":"In 2016, Colorado fielded a very good cornerback tandem that helped lead a resurgence for the Buffaloes program. Chidobe Awuzie and Akhello Witherspoon ended up being second- and third-round picks in the 2017 NFL Draft. While Colorado lost two good corners to the NFL, the team had a talented replacement ready to assume a big role in Isaiah Oliver.     Oliver saw his first action as a freshman, when he recorded 22 tackles with six breakups. In his sophomore year, he was the third corner behind Awuzie and Witherspoon, but still chipped in seven breakups with an interception and 34 tackles. In 2017, Oliver totaled 13 passes broken up, two interceptions and 25 tackles in his final season for Colorado."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Derrius Guice","year":2018,"height":70,"weight":224,"position":"Running Back","college":"LSU","pros":"Impactful feature back ; Instinctive, natural runner ; Downhill runner ; Tough to tackle ; Picks up yards after contact ; Excellent body lean to run low ; Runs behind pads ; Bends at the knee ; Keeps feet going after contact ; Has a second gear in the open field ; Fast to the hole ; Play-maker ; Good vision ; Wears down defenses ; Impressive lateral quickness ; Has elusiveness in the open field ; Decisive runner ; Capable of creating for himself ; Can handle a big workload ; Capable of controlling games ; Runs well in the second half ; Quality short-yardage back ; Can change the complexion of an offense as a play-making runner ; Athletic upside","cons":"Had knee-injury issues during 2017 season ; Not overly fast ; Not overly powerful ;Summary:  Over the past three seasons, Guice has shown that he has serious running talent. Guice averaged 8.5 yards per carry as a freshman in 2015 for 436 yards with three touchdowns. With Leonard Fournette in and out of the lineup with an ankle injury in 2016, Guice took advantage of a larger-than-expected workload to have a breakout sophomore season. He averaged 7.6 yards per carry for 1,387 yards with 15 touchdowns. As a receiver, Guice had nine receptions for 106 yards. ;Guice was expected to be one of the top rushers in the nation in 2017, but he was held back for a lot of the season with a knee injury. The junior missed only one game, but he wasn’t the same in other contests. Still, Guice turned in some big performances, including 276 yards on 22 carries against Ole Miss. Guice averaged 5.3 yards per carry in 2017, totaling 1,251 yards with 11 touchdowns. He had 18 catches for 124 yards and two touchdowns as well. At the NFL Scouting Combine, Guice showed impressive speed, running a 4.49-second in the 40-yard dash. That is a fast time for a running back and especially one for a back that carries as much weight as Guice does. ;Guice is an interesting player with diversity in his skill set. One could debate on the kind of back he will be in the NFL, but the end result is that he has elements of power and quickness to be a well-balanced runner. There are times at which you see impressive power to lower a shoulder and blast a defender. While Guice finishes his runs dishing out some punishment, he is a tough runner between the tackles as well, and his legs don’t go dead on contact when bigger defenders hit him or get a hold of him. Guice will run through tackles, break free from defenders, and is tough to get on the ground.","similar_player":"Ray Rice.","simular_player_bio":"Guice’s game is similar to what Rice’s was, plus they are virtually the same size. Like Rice, Guice features quickness to the hole, shifty running with good pad level, and the toughness to pick up yards after contact. Rice was a second-round pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, and Guice looks likely to be selected in the same round this year. I think Guice is similar to Rice, and I think Guice could be as good as, or better than, Rice was during his strong seasons from 2009-2012.;NFL Matches:  Cleveland, New York Giants, Indianapolis, Tampa Bay, Oakland, Detroit and San Francisco ;There are a lot of teams that could consider taking Guice in the early rounds of the 2018 NFL Draft. The Browns moved on from Isaiah Crowell and signed Carlos Hyde. If they don’t land Saquon Barkley in the first round, Guice would make sense for one of their second-round picks.","summary":"Over the past three seasons, Guice has shown that he has serious running talent. Guice averaged 8.5 yards per carry as a freshman in 2015 for 436 yards with three touchdowns. With Leonard Fournette in and out of the lineup with an ankle injury in 2016, Guice took advantage of a larger-than-expected workload to have a breakout sophomore season. He averaged 7.6 yards per carry for 1,387 yards with 15 touchdowns. As a receiver, Guice had nine receptions for 106 yards.      Guice was expected to be one of the top rushers in the nation in 2017, but he was held back for a lot of the season with a knee injury. The junior missed only one game, but he wasn’t the same in other contests. Still, Guice turned in some big performances, including 276 yards on 22 carries against Ole Miss. Guice averaged 5.3 yards per carry in 2017, totaling 1,251 yards with 11 touchdowns. He had 18 catches for 124 yards and two touchdowns as well. At the NFL Scouting Combine, Guice showed impressive speed, running a 4.49-second in the 40-yard dash. That is a fast time for a running back and especially one for a back that carries as much weight as Guice does.      Guice is an interesting player with diversity in his skill set. One could debate on the kind of back he will be in the NFL, but the end result is that he has elements of power and quickness to be a well-balanced runner. There are times at which you see impressive power to lower a shoulder and blast a defender. While Guice finishes his runs dishing out some punishment, he is a tough runner between the tackles as well, and his legs don’t go dead on contact when bigger defenders hit him or get a hold of him. Guice will run through tackles, break free from defenders, and is tough to get on the ground."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"James Washington","year":2018,"height":70,"weight":210,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Oklahoma State","pros":"Deceptively fast ; Stretches the defense ; Tracks the ball well ; Threat to score on any touch ; Forces teams to keep a safety deep ; Impacts game plans ; Good hands ; Adept at finding soft spots in zone ; Can defeat double teams ; Good athleticism ; Long arms ; Thick build ; Durable ; Experienced starter","cons":"Running back build ; Short for a NFL receiver ; Not twitchy ; Not sudden out of breaks ; Build-up speed ; Straight-line speed ; Lacks first-step explosion ; Could struggle to separate from NFL cornerbacks ; Not an elusive runner in the open field ; Ran limited routes in college ;Summary:  Over the past few seasons, James Washington was one of the most productive, consistent and dangerous wide receivers in college football. With Mason Rudolph at quarterback, Oklahoma State dominated the weak Big XII defenses, putting up high point totals on a weekly basis. Washington’s strong collegiate career puts him in position to be selected in the 2018 NFL Draft.","similar_player":"Leonte Carroo.","simular_player_bio":"There aren’t many wide receiver in the NFL who are similar to Washington, but Carroo is one of them. Carroo (6-0, 211) has a similar build and also provided some big plays while playing for Rutgers. Carroo was a third-round pick that hasn’t turned into a consistently productive player yet for the Dolphins.;NFL Matches:  Cleveland, San Francisco, Chicago, Denver, Washington, Arizona, Buffalo, Baltimore and Jacksonville ;There are a lot of teams that could be in the market for a wide receiver upgrade in the 2018 NFL Draft. The Browns need more receiving talent for their offense, because they can’t count on Josh Gordon to stay on the field and Corey Coleman hasn’t panned out yet. With their second-round picks and third-rounder, the Browns could consider a receiver like Washington on Day 2.","summary":"Over the past few seasons, James Washington was one of the most productive, consistent and dangerous wide receivers in college football. With Mason Rudolph at quarterback, Oklahoma State dominated the weak Big XII defenses, putting up high point totals on a weekly basis. Washington’s strong collegiate career puts him in position to be selected in the 2018 NFL Draft.     Washington spent the last three years beating up on defensive backs who lacked talent, racking up some prolific numbers. As a sophomore, Washington snagged 53 passes for 1,087 yards with 10 scores. In his junior year, he caught 71 receptions for 1,380 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2016, including a record-setting game against Pittsburgh (9-296-2) and a domination of Colorado cornerback Chidobe Awuzie in the bowl game (9-171-1). Washington caught 74 passes for 1,549 yards with 13 touchdowns as a senior."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"D.J. Chark","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":196,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"LSU","pros":"Very fast ; Stretches the defense ; Threat to score on any touch ; Forces teams to keep a safety deep ; Impacts game plans ; Good height to make catches over defenders ; Can defeat double teams ; Good athleticism ; Long arms ; Nice build ; Special teams ability ; Dangerous punt returner ; Good character ; Upside ; Experienced against good competition","cons":"Route-running needs work ; Needs to improve his hands ; Needs to improve the precision of his footwork ;Summary:  Over the past few seasons, LSU had some very talented wide receivers held back by weak quarterback play. Chark was one of those good talents who didn’t get to show all that he was capable of doing in college. Still, Chark flashed enough over the past two seasons that he should be selected in the top-90 selections of the 2018 NFL Draft. ;Even though Malachi Dupre and Travin Dural were ahead of him, Chark was LSU’s most impressive wide receiver in 2016, despite recording only 26 receptions. However, the junior averaged almost 18 yards reception to total 466 yards with three touchdowns. That trio was held back by terrible quarterback play, and Chark had to deal with a struggling passing attack as a senior as well. He totaled 40 receptions for 874 yards and three touchdowns in 2017. Chark also contributed as a punt returner, averaging 10.6 yards per return with two touchdowns. Chark went on to have a strong week of practice at the Senior Bowl, showing the speed to challenge defensive backs downfield.","similar_player":"Torrey Smith.","simular_player_bio":"Chark has a lot of similarities to Smith. Both have the speed to get vertical while also not being undersized receivers. Smith (6-0, 205) was a second-round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Maryland and has been a deep-threat receiver in his pro career. Chark could also go on Day 2 in the 2018 NFL Draft and be a similar style weapon with some limitations in route-running and hands.;NFL Matches:  Cleveland, San Francisco, Chicago, Denver, Washington, Arizona, Buffalo, Baltimore, New Orleans and Jacksonville ;There are a lot of teams that could be in the market for a wide receiver upgrade in the 2018 NFL Draft. The Browns need more receiving talent for their offense. They can’t count on Josh Gordon to stay on the field, and Corey Coleman hasn’t panned out for them yet. With their second-round picks and third-rounder, the Browns could consider a receiver like Chark on Day 2.","summary":"Over the past few seasons, LSU had some very talented wide receivers held back by weak quarterback play. Chark was one of those good talents who didn’t get to show all that he was capable of doing in college. Still, Chark flashed enough over the past two seasons that he should be selected in the top-90 selections of the 2018 NFL Draft.      Even though Malachi Dupre and Travin Dural were ahead of him, Chark was LSU’s most impressive wide receiver in 2016, despite recording only 26 receptions. However, the junior averaged almost 18 yards reception to total 466 yards with three touchdowns. That trio was held back by terrible quarterback play, and Chark had to deal with a struggling passing attack as a senior as well. He totaled 40 receptions for 874 yards and three touchdowns in 2017. Chark also contributed as a punt returner, averaging 10.6 yards per return with two touchdowns. Chark went on to have a strong week of practice at the Senior Bowl, showing the speed to challenge defensive backs downfield."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Carlton Davis","year":2018,"height":73,"weight":206,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Auburn","pros":"Instinctive ; Experienced ; Has some quickness ; Makes big plays in zone coverage ; Smartly covers up receivers in his area ; Excellent length ; Can jam receivers ; Has some ball skills ; Adept at taking on big receivers; Can outfight defenders on contested catches; Gritty, physical defender ; Willing tackler ; Can play zone coverage ; Athletic upside","cons":"Has problems with deep speed ; Could have issues defending deep down the field ; Not that twitchy ; Less-than-ideal movement skills ; Not a good fit in off-man coverage ;Summary:  Will Muschamp and his defensive coordinator/defensive backs coach Travaris Robinson spent only one year in Auburn in between Muschamp’s head coaching jobs at Florida and South Carolina, but in that one year, they recruited some excellent defensive talent to the Tigers. One of the best players they landed was Davis, who became a freshman sensation in his one year playing for Muschamp and Robinson. That set the tone for Davis to be one of the best and most consistent cornerbacks in the SEC over the past three seasons.","similar_player":"Byron Maxwell.","simular_player_bio":"Team sources have compared Davis to Maxwell, which makes a ton of sense. The big press-man corner Maxwell (6-1, 198) is almost identical in size to Davis. Both are physical corners who fight receivers and have the ability to play press man. They also have speed limitations and can struggle with receivers downfield. In the NFL, I see Davis being a corner similar to Maxwell.;NFL Matches:  Oakland, San Francisco, Green Bay, Los Angeles Chargers, Seattle, Dallas, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Atlanta, New Orleans, Minnesota, New England, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Indianapolis and Tampa Bay ;There are a lot of teams that could be a fit for Davis in the 2018 NFL Draft. ;Seattle cut Richard Sherman and will need more corner talent for its defense. Davis would be a target if the Seahawks were able to trade down. Dallas could use more cornerback talent, and Davis might make more sense for the Cowboys in the second round. ;In the 20s, there are a lot of options for Davis. Buffalo could consider Davis with its second first-round pick as it has to find a replacement for Ronald Darby. The Vikings have to consider a replacement for Terrance Newman, while the Bengals could use a replacement for Adam Jones. Davis could interest both Minnesota and Cincinnati. Atlanta could use a cornerback to replace Jalen Collins. The Saints have bigger needs, but they also might consider a corner if he’s the best player available, plus that would give them a partner to go with Marshon Lattimore.","summary":"Will Muschamp and his defensive coordinator/defensive backs coach Travaris Robinson spent only one year in Auburn in between Muschamp’s head coaching jobs at Florida and South Carolina, but in that one year, they recruited some excellent defensive talent to the Tigers. One of the best players they landed was Davis, who became a freshman sensation in his one year playing for Muschamp and Robinson. That set the tone for Davis to be one of the best and most consistent cornerbacks in the SEC over the past three seasons.     In his debut season, Davis looked like a veteran, totaling 56 tackles with three interceptions and eight passes broken up. As a sophomore, Davis had a solid season, but wasn’t as dynamic in a new defense, recording 46 tackles and 10 breakups for the year. Davis played better as a junior and helped Auburn reach the SEC title game while notching 36 tackles, 11 passes broken up and one interception. After serving as a 3-year starter, Davis decided to skip his senior year to enter the 2018 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tyquan Lewis","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Brandon Parker","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Lorenzo Carter","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":250,"position":"Outside Linebacker","college":"Georgia","pros":"Fast ; Athletic ; Explosive ; Dangerous edge pass-rush potential ; Speed to turn the corner ; Uses hands well ; Closes quickly ; Excellent pursuit skills ; Run-and-chase defender ; Natural in space ; Makes big plays in the backfield ; Arm length ; Has the athletic ability to potentially cover","cons":"Has dedication issues ; Gets by on natural ability ; Underachiever ; Inconsistent ; Questionable motor ; Underwhelming run defender ; Underwhelming pass-rusher ; Lacks pass-rushing moves ;Summary:  Carter went to Georgia as a top recruit and made his way onto the field as a freshman. He started out his career with 4.5 sacks and 41 tackles in his debut season. It was an impressive start, and Carter looked like he was poised to become a big-time player. Unfortunately for the Bulldogs, that never really happened. Carter was quiet during his sophomore year with 19 tackles and zero sacks. In 2016, he recorded 44 tackles with five sacks and two forced fumbles. His best season came as a senior, when he notched 57 tackles with 4.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and 7.5 tackles for a loss. Carter came up with some big plays for Georgia, but continued to not produce up to his excellent skill set. Carter is a boom-or-bust player with great potential, but a complete lack of consistency.","similar_player":"Dion Jordan. Carter reminds me of Dion Jordan, although Jordan (6-6, 275) didn’t weigh as much coming out of Oregon. Carter and Jordan both were fast and athletic, possessing length and a ton of natural talent for college. Jordan never lived up to his potential and was a massive bust for the Dolphins after being the third-overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. Carter won’t go that high, but his inconsistent play could lead to him being a disappointment in the NFL.;NFL Matches:","simular_player_bio":"Tennessee, New England, New York Giants, San Francisco, Oakland, Miami, Green Bay, Seattle, Detroit and Carolina ;There are a lot of teams that could target Carter in the 2018 NFL Draft. This is a weak edge-rushing class, and that is a premium position in the NFL, so Carter could have plenty of teams hoping to land him. With his ability to fit any scheme and be an edge rusher, Carter will be in demand. ;The Titans need a young edge rusher. Their pass rush needs to be improved, and Carter could fit as an outside linebacker in Mike Vrabel’s 3-4 defense. Derrick Morgan and Brian Orakpo are aging and are nearing the end of their contracts. Carter would be a fit in Tennessee. New England also needs more young talent on the edge of its defense. Carter could make sense for one of the Patriots’ second-round picks. ;San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch has stated the team needs more edge-rushing talent. Carter could replace the short-term acquisition of Elvis Dumervil. Staying in the Bay area, the Raiders badly need more front seven talent. Carter could be an option for Oakland as an edge rusher to rotate with Khalil Mack and Bruce Irvin. Last year, sources with the Raiders felt that Mack and Irvin were forced to play too many snaps. Oakland needs another rusher to rotate for optimum production. ;The Dolphins could consider Carter in the first round, as they could use an end to go across from Charles Harris. Green Bay also could use more edge talent, and Carter would give the Packers some size and length at outside linebacker. Carter would make sense for Green Bay on the second day. ;Seattle could be a possibility for Carter if it is able to get a second-day pick. Michael Bennett and/or Cliff Avril could be nearing the end of their time with the Seahawks. Carter could make sense for Seattle as a long-term replacement. ;The Lions need an edge pass-rusher to go across from Ziggy Ansah. Carter could be a fit who gives Detroit more versatility. Carolina can’t count on Julius Peppers playing much longer, and Carter would make sense as his understudy.","summary":"Carter went to Georgia as a top recruit and made his way onto the field as a freshman. He started out his career with 4.5 sacks and 41 tackles in his debut season. It was an impressive start, and Carter looked like he was poised to become a big-time player. Unfortunately for the Bulldogs, that never really happened. Carter was quiet during his sophomore year with 19 tackles and zero sacks. In 2016, he recorded 44 tackles with five sacks and two forced fumbles. His best season came as a senior, when he notched 57 tackles with 4.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and 7.5 tackles for a loss. Carter came up with some big plays for Georgia, but continued to not produce up to his excellent skill set. Carter is a boom-or-bust player with great potential, but a complete lack of consistency.     There is no doubt that Carter definitely passes the eyeball test. He has shocking speed to go along with excellent height, length, and a natural build. Carter can be a dynamic pursuit defender. He is fast off the edge to chase after quarterbacks and running backs. When Carter is decisive, he can be deadly with a burst to close while packing a punch when he gets there. Carter needs to develop more pass-rushing moves, but he is versatile to rush from the edge or up the middle on the blitzes. Carter has the athletic skill set to be a dynamic pass-rusher, but it needs to be brought out of him, which he hasn’t done up to now."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chad Thomas","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":277,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Miami","pros":"Flashes special talent ; Fast at the point of attack ; Fast around the corner ; Excellent closing speed ; Quick get-off ; Good closing speed ; Can rush from the inside ; Flashes special talent ; Great athletic ability ; Big upside ; Active hands ; Has some variety in pass-rushing moves; Very quick and agile to rush by offensive tackles","cons":"Lacks instincts ; Very inconsistent ; Inconsistent motor ; Doesn’t seem as motivated to defend the run ; Has stretches where he does nothing ; May not commit to a long NFL career ;Summary:  Every year, there are some prospects who tantalize NFL scouts with a great skill set and tons of upside, but who are also very inconsistent and have never produced up to their skill sets. They are difficult evaluations and can be love/hate prospects. Some team sources think they can get the most out of them with good pro coaching, while others think those players will never play up to their skill sets. In the 2018 NFL Draft, no player may epitomize this more than Thomas. ;At Miami, Thomas would flash talent, but he never produced up to his athletic ability. Thomas had 18 tackles with a sack, four passes batted and one forced fumble in 2015. As a junior, he collected 37 tackles with 11 for a loss, four sacks and three passes broken up. In his senior year, Thomas was a leader on a Miami defense that helped the resurgent Hurricanes reach the ACC Championship, yet he still did not produce a big stat line. Thomas totaled 30 tackles with 8.5 for a loss and 3.5 sacks in 2017. ;Thomas is very talented. He is fast at the point of attack, long, and twitchy, plus has natural strength with a good build. He Thomas looks like he should have dominated in college, but he never produced up to the expectations. Thomas seems to lack instincts and consistency. There were stretches when he did nothing and looked clueless. Then, there were times when he looked like a potential first-round pick and a future impact-making starter in the NFL.","similar_player":"Kareem Martin.","simular_player_bio":"Martin and Thomas are very similar. Coming out of North Carolina, Martin had an excellent skill set with size, speed and athleticism, but he never produced up to it in college and hasn’t in the NFL either. Martin was a third-round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, and Thomas could go in the same range. Martin has been a disappointing pick for Arizona.;NFL Matches:  Tampa Bay, San Francisco, Oakland, Miami, Green Bay, Seattle, Detroit, Los Angeles Rams, Carolina, Tennessee, New Orleans and New England","summary":"Every year, there are some prospects who tantalize NFL scouts with a great skill set and tons of upside, but who are also very inconsistent and have never produced up to their skill sets. They are difficult evaluations and can be love/hate prospects. Some team sources think they can get the most out of them with good pro coaching, while others think those players will never play up to their skill sets. In the 2018 NFL Draft, no player may epitomize this more than Thomas.      At Miami, Thomas would flash talent, but he never produced up to his athletic ability. Thomas had 18 tackles with a sack, four passes batted and one forced fumble in 2015. As a junior, he collected 37 tackles with 11 for a loss, four sacks and three passes broken up. In his senior year, Thomas was a leader on a Miami defense that helped the resurgent Hurricanes reach the ACC Championship, yet he still did not produce a big stat line. Thomas totaled 30 tackles with 8.5 for a loss and 3.5 sacks in 2017.      Thomas is very talented. He is fast at the point of attack, long, and twitchy, plus has natural strength with a good build. He Thomas looks like he should have dominated in college, but he never produced up to the expectations. Thomas seems to lack instincts and consistency. There were stretches when he did nothing and looked clueless. Then, there were times when he looked like a potential first-round pick and a future impact-making starter in the NFL.     Thomas has the ability to be an game-changing pass-rusher. There are times when he shows off his excellent skill set and looks like a starting defensive end with early-round potential. Thomas is fast at the point of attack. He can fly by offensive tackles and run the arc around the corner. There were times when he flat out burned tackles with speed. Along with firing around the corner, Thomas has a burst to close in an instant. He possesses very good closing speed. Thomas also has enough weight, strength and length to rush from the inside in the sub package. He has active hands and shows some variety in pass-rushing moves.      In the ground game, Thomas has the size and strength to hold his ground of the point of attack. However, he doesn’t look as motivated to defend the run as he is to hunt the quarterback.     For the NFL, Thomas could be a starting base end in a 4-3 defense or a standup outside linebacker in a 3-4 defense. Aside from his inconsistent and underachieving production, teams also wonder how long Thomas will want to play in the NFL as he is known as a star DJ in the Miami area with a future as a music producer. Multiple team sources say they think Thomas could be a third-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Justin Reid","year":2018,"height":72,"weight":207,"position":"Safety","college":"Stanford","pros":"Excellent fit as a strong safety for current NFL ; Instinctive ; Fast defender ; Movement skills ; Has coverage skills against big receivers along the sideline ; Lined up in man vs slot receivers, but needs work ; Can play man coverage on receiving tight ends ; Reliable in zone coverage ; Ball skills ; Can serve as the eighth man in the box ; Well-rounded defender ; Decisive ; Tracks the ball well ; Quality tackler ; Good blitzer ; Interchangeable safety; can play free or strong","cons":"Jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none ; Got picked on as a nickelback ; Deep speed gives him problems ; Not a true single-high free safety ; Does not have a great feel for routes ; A tad undersized ;Summary:  Being the younger brother of NFL safety Eric Reid set up Justin Reid with a head start for a NFL career. Reid turned into a quality safety for Stanford over the past couple of seasons and enters the NFL as a well-rounded player who can contribute in both phases.","similar_player":"Eric Reid.","simular_player_bio":"The obvious comparison is fitting. Justin Reid is a little bit smaller than his older brother Eric, but both of them are quality athletes with a combination of size, speed and intelligence. Eric Reid had an excellent debut with the 49ers when he was on a loaded defense, but he didn’t become a star in the NFL and is a solid, but unspectacular safety, who can contribute in pass coverage as well as run defense. Justin Reid will probably become a similar player in the NFL.;NFL Matches:  Los Angeles Chargers, Dallas, Carolina, Indianapolis, Tampa Bay, Cincinnati, Washington, Tennessee and New England ;In the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft, there are a lot of potential landing spots for Reid. The Colts have a trio of second-round picks, and Reid could form a talented young tandem with Malik Hooker. ;Tampa Bay could use a safety upgrade next to Justin Evans. Reid could be a nice addition to improve one of the more vulnerable pass defenses in the NFL. ;There has been some talk of the Patriots drafting a safety in the early rounds of the 2018 NFL Draft, and Reid would be a nice fit in New England’s defense. He could be a good fit for the Patriots’ high second-round pick that they got from the 49ers.","summary":"Being the younger brother of NFL safety Eric Reid set up Justin Reid with a head start for a NFL career. Reid turned into a quality safety for Stanford over the past couple of seasons and enters the NFL as a well-rounded player who can contribute in both phases.     Reid was a backup as a freshman, totaling 23 tackles with an interception. Reid improved in 2016, recording 57 tackles with seven breakups. As a junior, Reid took his game to another level and was especially good in the first half of the season. For 2017, he notched 99 tackles with six passes broken up and five interceptions. Midway through the year, some team sources said they thought Reid could be a first-round pick like his older brother, but after some rough tapes to close out the season, Justin Reid was being projected to the second day of the 2018 NFL Draft when he decided to skip his senior year. Reid then showed impressive speed at the NFL Scouting Combine, ripped off a 4.40-second time in the 40-yard dash."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"B.J. Hill","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Fred Warner","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Royce Freeman","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Nathan Shepherd","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jerome Baker","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Geron Christian","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":298,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Louisville","pros":"Very good athlete ; Fast at the point of attack ; Bends at the knee ; Quick feet ; Agile pass protector ; Ability to mirror speed rushers ; Can function in space ; Athletic ability for his size ; Great fit in a zone-blocking system ; Can hit blocks at the second level ; Long arms – 35 inches ; Versatile ; Could play guard or center","cons":"Terrible technique ; Extremely raw ; Slow to redirect back to the inside ; Oversets ; Needs to get stronger ;Summary:  Christian made his way onto the field as a freshman starter and had an impressive debut for Louisville. In 2016, he had some good games protecting Lamar Jackson while having some issues in other contests. The consistency issues played out again for Christian during his junior year. He should have returned to Louisville to improve before going pro, but Christian declared for the 2018 NFL Draft. ;In the ground game, Christian is fast to the second level. He can fire out of his stance and get to defenders before they expect. He is able to beat tacklers to the spot and hit blocks in space. He is not a road-grader in the ground game who can knock defenders off the ball or rag doll them around the field. Christian needs to get stronger to pack more of a punch in the NFL.","similar_player":"Duane Brown.","simular_player_bio":"Some sources have compared Christian to Duane Brown coming out of Virginia Tech in 2008. Brown (6-4, 305) was a converted tight end who was still learning left tackle and had rough start to his pro career before developing into a Pro Bowler and franchise left tackle. Brown and Christian are nearly identical in size with athleticism. Christian’s career could follow a similar path if he works hard and gets good coaching. Brown was a very astute first-round pick by the Houston Texans in the 2008 NFL Draft. Christian will go much lower but has similar upside entering the NFL.;NFL Matches:  Jacksonville, New England, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Denver, Miami, Arizona, Baltimore, Cincinnati and Houston ;There are a lot of teams that could be a fit for Christian in the 2018 NFL Draft. He could find a home with one of the playoff teams. The Jaguars’ offensive line could still get better and more talented. Christian could compete for the Jacksonville line at right tackle to replace Jeremy Parnell. New England lost Nate Solder in free agency and could interest the team as a replacement. ;Philadelphia needs another tackle of the future to pair with Lane Johnson. Johnson could go to left tackle to replace aging veteran Jason Peters with Christian being the starting right tackle. ;Joe Thomas retired, leaving the Browns in need ofa new starter at left tackle. It could be possible that Cleveland would think of Christian with one of its second-day picks. ;Denver could use more offensive line help. The Broncos could bookend Garett Bolles with Christian on the right side. ;The Dolphins need help on the line and might not keep Ja’Wuan James for the long term. Miami could draft Christian on the second day and start him out at guard. If James isn’t in the long-term plans, then Christian could move to right tackle to form a tandem with Laremy Tunsil.","summary":"Christian made his way onto the field as a freshman starter and had an impressive debut for Louisville. In 2016, he had some good games protecting Lamar Jackson while having some issues in other contests. The consistency issues played out again for Christian during his junior year. He should have returned to Louisville to improve before going pro, but Christian declared for the 2018 NFL Draft.      In the ground game, Christian is fast to the second level. He can fire out of his stance and get to defenders before they expect. He is able to beat tacklers to the spot and hit blocks in space. He is not a road-grader in the ground game who can knock defenders off the ball or rag doll them around the field. Christian needs to get stronger to pack more of a punch in the NFL.     In pass protection, Christian illustrates that he is a very good athlete. He is fast blocker who has quick feet to get depth in his drop. He is so quick that he makes mirroring speed rushers and cutting off the edge look easy at times. Christian bends at the knee and uses his length to tie up rushers. With Christian being so fast, athletic and agile, he has a ton of talent to take on the speed rushers of the NFL."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Derrick Nnadi","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Mason Rudolph","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":229,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Oklahoma State","pros":"Has the height, weight desired ; Good frame ; Intelligent ; Good intangibles ; Lofts a good deep ball ; Throws a catchable ball ; Pushes the ball vertically ; Pocket presence ; Stands tall in the pocket ; Can see the field ; Patient ; Ball security","cons":"Struggles to throw into tight windows ; Anticipation ; Average arm strength ; Shaky accuracy ; Inconsistent field vision ; Lacks escapability for the NFL ; Lacks mobility for the NFL ; Will need to learn working under center ; Will need to learn calling plays in the huddle ; Has to transition to an NFL offense ; Played against a lot of weak defenses ; Needs to speed up the process ;Summary:  Over the past few seasons, Mason Rudolph was one of the most productive and dominant quarterbacks in college football. With Rudolph throwing to some talented wide receivers, Oklahoma State dominated the weak Big XII defenses, putting up high point totals on a weekly basis. After dominating in college, Rudolph has put himself in position to be viewed as a potential starter in the NFL. ;Rudolph broke into the starting lineup in 2015, completing 62 percent of his passes for 3,770 yards with 21 touchdowns and nine interceptions. As a junior, Rudolph showed improvement, connecting on 63 percent of his passes for 4,91 yards with 28 touchdowns and four interceptions. The senior completed 65 percent of his passes for 4,904 yards with 37 touchdowns and nine interceptions in 2017.;Rudolph was a big-play threat in college due to aggressively quarterback pushing the ball downfield. He throws a good deep ball and routinely was able to burn defenses with his arm and talented wide receivers. While Rudolph does not have a rocket for an arm, his arm strength is adequate for the NFL. He also has a pro frame with height and weight to hold up in the pocket. Rudolph has pocket presence and stands tall in the pocket, while showing good ball security. Generally, Rudolph makes smart decisions and is not reckless with the football. ;There were a few games in 2017 with examples of Rudolph struggling to throw into tight windows. His anticipation will have to improve for the pros, or he could be taking a lot of sacks from holding onto the ball too long. Routinely, Rudolph wouldn’t pull the trigger on a throw until his receiver had long since gotten wide open rather than anticipating the play to get the ball out faster. The length of time Rudolphs holds the ball in the pocket is going to be a problem in the NFL, but in the Big XII and against other college teams, he could get away with it because he had all day to throw. There were plays where he got the ball out quickly with anticipatory throws, but he was inconsistent with that and has to quicken the process for the NFL.","similar_player":"Brock Osweiler/Elvis Grbac.","simular_player_bio":"There wasn’t a pro comparison who really jumped out at me for Rudolph, so I reached out to team scouts for their opinion. The two names I got back were Osweiler and Grbac. Regarding Osweiler, sources said they had similar arm strength and athleticism, although Osweiler is obviously taller. Osweiler was a second-round pick, and Rudolph also is likely to go in the second round. Grbac (6-5, 240) had a similar skill set to Rudolph.;NFL Matches:  Cleveland, Denver, New York Giants, New York Jets, Washington, Arizona, Buffalo, Jacksonville, Los Angeles Chargers, New Orleans, Pittsburgh and New England ;There are a lot of quarterback-needy teams in the NFL, so that demand will help Rudolph to go on the second day of the 2018 NFL Draft. The Browns need a franchise quarterback, but given how high they are picking, they are likely to go with higher-rated signal-callers. The same goes for the Giants, Jets and Broncos, as they all could fill their quarterback need in the first round of the 2018 Draft, if not in free agency. Arizona also needs a long-term quarterback and is just outside of the top 10. Kirk Cousins should take away the need for one of these teams, and if the others value other position players more, they could target a quarterback like Rudolph on the second day. ;The Redskins could look to add a quarterback on Day 2 to groom behind Alex Smith. ;Even if Tyrod Taylor remains, Buffalo has a new regime that is likely to target a new starting quarterback in the 2018 NFL Draft. The Chargers have to start thinking of Philip Rivers eventual replacement, so they could consider Rudolph on Day 2. The Saints are in the same situation with Drew Brees, as are the Steelers with Ben Roethlisberger. All of those teams could think of Rudolph as a backup with the potential to grow into more than that.;Jacksonville could consider Rudolph as an option to turn to when they are done with Blake Bortles. The Patriots traded away Jimmy Garoppolo and Jacoby Brissett, so they could take Rudolph in the mid-rounds as a young backup to Tom Brady.","summary":"Over the past few seasons, Mason Rudolph was one of the most productive and dominant quarterbacks in college football. With Rudolph throwing to some talented wide receivers, Oklahoma State dominated the weak Big XII defenses, putting up high point totals on a weekly basis. After dominating in college, Rudolph has put himself in position to be viewed as a potential starter in the NFL.      Rudolph broke into the starting lineup in 2015, completing 62 percent of his passes for 3,770 yards with 21 touchdowns and nine interceptions. As a junior, Rudolph showed improvement, connecting on 63 percent of his passes for 4,91 yards with 28 touchdowns and four interceptions. The senior completed 65 percent of his passes for 4,904 yards with 37 touchdowns and nine interceptions in 2017.     Rudolph was a big-play threat in college due to aggressively quarterback pushing the ball downfield. He throws a good deep ball and routinely was able to burn defenses with his arm and talented wide receivers. While Rudolph does not have a rocket for an arm, his arm strength is adequate for the NFL. He also has a pro frame with height and weight to hold up in the pocket. Rudolph has pocket presence and stands tall in the pocket, while showing good ball security. Generally, Rudolph makes smart decisions and is not reckless with the football.      There were a few games in 2017 with examples of Rudolph struggling to throw into tight windows. His anticipation will have to improve for the pros, or he could be taking a lot of sacks from holding onto the ball too long. Routinely, Rudolph wouldn’t pull the trigger on a throw until his receiver had long since gotten wide open rather than anticipating the play to get the ball out faster. The length of time Rudolphs holds the ball in the pocket is going to be a problem in the NFL, but in the Big XII and against other college teams, he could get away with it because he had all day to throw. There were plays where he got the ball out quickly with anticipatory throws, but he was inconsistent with that and has to quicken the process for the NFL."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Sam Hubbard","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":270,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Quick edge rusher ; Has upper body strength ; Quickness to run around the corner ; Has active hands ; Uses hands and feet at the same time ; Capable of beating tackles with speed or strength ; Sturdy end ; Good size ; Athletic ability ; Movement skills","cons":"Undersized ; Underachiever ; Didn’t produce up to his skill set ; Not super explosive ; Solid but unspectacular in all phases ;Summary:  Hubbard redshirted for a year before working his way onto the field in 2015. He flashed his potential with 6.5 sacks that season to go along with 28 tackles and an interception. In 2016, Hubbard collected 46 tackles with eight for a loss, 3.5 sacks and two passes batted. He then gave some consideration toward entering the 2017 NFL Draft, but wisely decided to return for his senior year. ;In 2017, Hubbard collected 43 tackles with 13.5 tackles for a loss and seven sacks. He had good moments, but still didn’t always play up to his great skill set and wasn’t consistent enough. Hubbard has an excellent combination of size, speed, and good technique, but he never produced up to it in college. Sources have said that they liked Hubbard’s skill set as he is big with impressive movement skills. ;In the pass rush, Hubbard can get after the quarterback. He has upper body strength to fight through blockers and some quickness around the corner. Hubbard possesses active hands and uses them at the same time as his feet. He is capable of beating tackles with speed or strength. Hubbard is a sturdy end, but he isn’t super explosive or a blinding speed rusher off the edge.","similar_player":"Derrick Morgan. Morgan (6-4, 261) and Hubbard are similar in their sizes and skill sets. Morgan has been a solid, sturdy edge defender for the Titans since being a first-round pick in the 2010 NFL Draft – 16th overall. Generally, Morgan has around six sacks per year while contributing in the ground game as well as the pass rush. Morgan has never set the league on fire, but he has been a steady player. In the NFL, I think Hubbard will have a similar career and impact for his pro defense.;NFL Matches:","simular_player_bio":"Indianapolis, San Francisco, Oakland, Miami, Green Bay, Seattle, Detroit, Carolina, Tennessee, New Orleans and New England","summary":"Hubbard redshirted for a year before working his way onto the field in 2015. He flashed his potential with 6.5 sacks that season to go along with 28 tackles and an interception. In 2016, Hubbard collected 46 tackles with eight for a loss, 3.5 sacks and two passes batted. He then gave some consideration toward entering the 2017 NFL Draft, but wisely decided to return for his senior year.      In 2017, Hubbard collected 43 tackles with 13.5 tackles for a loss and seven sacks. He had good moments, but still didn’t always play up to his great skill set and wasn’t consistent enough. Hubbard has an excellent combination of size, speed, and good technique, but he never produced up to it in college. Sources have said that they liked Hubbard’s skill set as he is big with impressive movement skills.      In the pass rush, Hubbard can get after the quarterback. He has upper body strength to fight through blockers and some quickness around the corner. Hubbard possesses active hands and uses them at the same time as his feet. He is capable of beating tackles with speed or strength. Hubbard is a sturdy end, but he isn’t super explosive or a blinding speed rusher off the edge."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Malik Jefferson","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":236,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Texas","pros":"Fast linebacker; flies around the field ; Burst to close ; Decent instincts ; Ability to redirect ; Can break down in space ; Natural in space ; Serious athletic ability ; Solid run defender ; Can go sideline-to-sideline ; Dangerous blitzer ; Three-down starter potential ; Decent in zone coverage ; Good spy linebacker for mobile quarterbacks ; Natural build ; Has athletic flexibility to be a Mike, Will or Sam","cons":"Teams question his love of football ; Not great in pass coverage ; Tackles high ; Not good to take on blocks ; Underachiever ; Should have produced more ; Lacks man-coverage skills ;Summary:  As a freshman in 2015, Jefferson made his way onto the field and totaled 61 tackles with seven for a loss, 2.5 sacks, three passes broken up, and one forced fumble. He was a bigger presence than the numbers illustrate. Jefferson then recorded 59 tackles with 5.5 sacks and three passes broken up in 2016. ;After the coaching change at Texas, Jefferson looked more comfortable and decisive as a junior. He totaled 110 tackles with 10 tackles for a loss and four sacks in 2017. The junior played hard for Texas and turned in his best season. ;There is no doubt that Jefferson has a NFL skill set. He is a fast linebacker who covers a ton of ground. Jefferson also has instincts and shows skill to read his keys to get in position to make plays. Additionally, he possesses a developed body with the size and strength to play at the next level. ;As a run defender, Jefferson is at his best when he can use his speed to hunt down ball-carriers. He is fast to shoot gaps and fire into the backfield or the flat. Jefferson tackles well in the open field, is a physical hitter, and generally takes good angles. He has the skill set to produce more with the potential to be an impactful run defender. Jefferson is at his best being a pursuit linebacker when running free and using his instincts to make plays. Holding up against downhill runs coming at him and taking on blocks is a weakness for him. He is not physical with offensive linemen and can get covered up in the ground game.","similar_player":"Stephone Anthony.","simular_player_bio":"I had a feeling that Anthony would be a bust, and that is what he was in New Orleans. Anthony (6-3, 245) had a great skill set, but didn’t have the steady play to live up to his athletic ability. I think Jefferson could be a better pro than Anthony, but I wouldn’t be surprised if Jefferson is a disappointment as well.;NFL Matches:  Dallas, Detroit, Buffalo, Tennessee, New Orleans, Minnesota, Pittsburgh, New England, Philadelphia, Indianapolis, San Francisco, Oakland and Miami ;There are a lot of teams that could be a fit for Jefferson in the 2018 NFL Draft. Dallas could use more linebacker talent, and Jefferson could give the team a long-term complement to go with Jaylon Smith. The Lions could target Jefferson as a linebacker to go with Jarrad Davis, but Detroit probably has bigger needs to address on Day 2. ;Among the playoff teams, Jefferson has a number of potential fits. Buffalo lost Preston Brown in free agency and is desperate at linebacker. Jefferson could be a fit for the Bills on Day 2. ;An inside linebacker is a need for the Titans, and Jefferson would be a good fit for Mike Vrabel. Minnesota could use a linebacker to go with Erik Kendricks and Anthony Barr. ;Linebacker is one of the biggest needs for the Saints. Jefferson would be a great fit in the New Orleans defense as he could be a perfect Will – weak side – linebacker next to Alex Anzalone in the middle. ;Pittsburgh has a big hole at inside linebacker in the wake of Ryan Shazier’s injury. Even if Shazier comes back in 2019, the Steelers could use an upgrade next to him. The Patriots could stand to improve their linebacker talent next to Dont’a Hightower. New England has multiple second-round picks, so grabbing a linebacker is very possible for the organization.;If the Eagles trade back from the first round and add more second-day picks, they could consider Jefferson. Going back to college at Texas, Jordan Hicks has been a good player when healthy but has dealt with a steady string of injuries. ;Indianapolis badly needs to improve its linebacking corps, and Jefferson could give the team a long-term defensive building block. The Colts have three second-round picks and a high third-round pick,so Jefferson could definitely be in play for them. ;The 49ers could consider taking Jefferson. Given all the problems that Reuben Foster has had off the field along with dealing a lot of injuries, Jefferson could interest John Lynch as the long-term linebacker to build the San Francisco defense around. Even if Foster returns to the field, Jefferson could be a tough middle linebacker with Foster serving as the Will. ;The Raiders have to improve the middle of their defense and the front seven. Jefferson would be an upgrade to their rush defense and linebacking corps. ;The Dolphins released Lawrence Timmons and need to improve their linebackers desperately. If Miami doesn’t take a linebacker in the first round, Jefferson could be in play for the team on Day 2.","summary":"As a freshman in 2015, Jefferson made his way onto the field and totaled 61 tackles with seven for a loss, 2.5 sacks, three passes broken up, and one forced fumble. He was a bigger presence than the numbers illustrate. Jefferson then recorded 59 tackles with 5.5 sacks and three passes broken up in 2016.      After the coaching change at Texas, Jefferson looked more comfortable and decisive as a junior. He totaled 110 tackles with 10 tackles for a loss and four sacks in 2017. The junior played hard for Texas and turned in his best season.      There is no doubt that Jefferson has a NFL skill set. He is a fast linebacker who covers a ton of ground. Jefferson also has instincts and shows skill to read his keys to get in position to make plays. Additionally, he possesses a developed body with the size and strength to play at the next level.      As a run defender, Jefferson is at his best when he can use his speed to hunt down ball-carriers. He is fast to shoot gaps and fire into the backfield or the flat. Jefferson tackles well in the open field, is a physical hitter, and generally takes good angles. He has the skill set to produce more with the potential to be an impactful run defender. Jefferson is at his best being a pursuit linebacker when running free and using his instincts to make plays. Holding up against downhill runs coming at him and taking on blocks is a weakness for him. He is not physical with offensive linemen and can get covered up in the ground game."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Rasheem Green","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":275,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"USC","pros":"Very fast straight-line speed ; Quick get-off ; Speedy defender at the point of attack ; Good closing speed ; Disruptive to fire his gap and create penetration ; Active hands in the pass rush ; Very quick and agile to rush by offensive linemen ; Plays with good leverage ; Athletic upside ; Gives a second effort ; Has some variety in pass-rushing moves; Good instincts ; Play recognition","cons":"Needs to add weight for the NFL ; Lacks strength ; Struggles defending downhill runs straight at him ; Can get pushed around as a run defender ; Struggles with powerful offensive linemen ; Gets knocked off the line of scrimmage ; Struggles to disengage in the ground game ; Could be a liability in short-yardage situations ; Could have issues getting off blocks in the NFL ;Summary:  Over the past few seasons, almost all of the attention on the USC program was focused on quarterback Sam Darnold. While Darnold earned the right to be a future franchise quarterback, the Trojans have other good talent for the NFL, and Green was tough defender for the defense the past two seasons. ;As a sophomore, Green broke out wit a total of 55 tackles, 6.5 sacks, four passes batted and two forced fumbles. He was even better in 2017, totaling 10 sacks, with 12.5 tackles for a loss, 43 tackles, one forced fumble and four passes batted. The junior showed good instincts and play recognition to be an impact-making player for USC. There was no doubt that Green was a quick defender, but at the NFL Scouting Combine, he logged a shockingly fast 40-yard dash time of 4.73 seconds. That is incredible for a defensive lineman and illustrates that Green has a lot of athletic upside for the NFL.","similar_player":"Kony Ealy.","simular_player_bio":"Right now, Green reminds me of a faster version of Ealy. Ealy (6-4, 275) and Green are identical in size. Green could gain weight and become an every-down defensive tackle in the NFL. If Green doesn’t, I think he will be an end similar to Ealy. Coming out of Missouri, Ealy was a late second-round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, and Green could go in the same region.;NFL Matches:  Cleveland, Tampa Bay, Washington, Arizona, Oakland, Los Angeles Chargers, Detroit, Buffalo, Atlanta and New England","summary":"Over the past few seasons, almost all of the attention on the USC program was focused on quarterback Sam Darnold. While Darnold earned the right to be a future franchise quarterback, the Trojans have other good talent for the NFL, and Green was tough defender for the defense the past two seasons.      As a sophomore, Green broke out wit a total of 55 tackles, 6.5 sacks, four passes batted and two forced fumbles. He was even better in 2017, totaling 10 sacks, with 12.5 tackles for a loss, 43 tackles, one forced fumble and four passes batted. The junior showed good instincts and play recognition to be an impact-making player for USC. There was no doubt that Green was a quick defender, but at the NFL Scouting Combine, he logged a shockingly fast 40-yard dash time of 4.73 seconds. That is incredible for a defensive lineman and illustrates that Green has a lot of athletic upside for the NFL."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Martinas Rankin","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":308,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Mississippi State","pros":"Good athlete ; Quick feet ; Agile pass protector ; Ability to mirror speed rushers ; Agile in space ; Athletic ability for his size ; Great fit in a zone-blocking system ; Can hit blocks at the second level ; Strong hands ; Smart ; Adjusts well to blitzers, stunts ; Versatile ; Could play guard or center ; Versatile ; Excellent character ; Work ethic","cons":"Has to get stronger ; Knocked to the ground too much against power ; Doesn’t have long arms ;Summary:  Rankin started out his career at junior college before landing with Mississippi State. After redshirting in 2015, Rankin had a strong debut for the Bulldogs as a junior, starting at left tackle. He received a second-round estimation from the NFL Draft Advisory Board for the 2017 NFL Draft before deciding to return for his senior year. As a senior, Rankin was steady for Mississippi State. He was unable to work out at the combine, but scouting sources from across the league like Rankin’s athletic ability and speed.","similar_player":"Travelle Wharton.","simular_player_bio":"Team sources have compared Rankin to Wharton, which makes a lot of sense. They are nearly identical in size as Rankin could get to Wharton’s (6-4, 315) once Rankin adds some strength in a pro strength and conditioning program. Wharton played left tackle at South Carolina, but ended up being a quality guard for the Panthers during a 9-year career. The versatile Rankin could move inside and follow that same path, or Rankin could remain at tackle.;NFL Matches:  Jacksonville, New England, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Denver, Miami, Arizona, Baltimore, Cincinnati and Houston ;There are a lot of teams that could be a fit for Rankin in the 2018 NFL Draft. Rankin could find a home with one of the playoff teams. The Jaguars’ offensive line could still get better and more talented. Rankin could compete for the Jacksonville line at right tackle to replace Jeremy Parnell. New England lost Nate Solder in free agency, so Rankin could interest the Patriots as a replacement. ;Philadelphia needs another tackle of the future to pair with Lane Johnson. Johnson could go to left tackle to replace aging veteran Jason Peters with Rankin being the starting right tackle. ;Joe Thomas retired, leaving the Browns in need of new starter at left tackle, so it could be possible that they would think of Rankin for one of their second-day picks. It could be too high to take him in Round 2, but at the top of the third, Rankin would be appropriate. ;Denver could use more offensive line help. The Broncos could bookend Garett Bolles with Rankin on the right side. ;The Dolphins need help on the line and might not keep Ja’Wuan James for the long term. Miami could draft Rankin on the second day and start him out at guard. If James isn’t in the long-term plans, then Rankin could move to right tackle to form a tandem with Laremy Tunsil.","summary":"Rankin started out his career at junior college before landing with Mississippi State. After redshirting in 2015, Rankin had a strong debut for the Bulldogs as a junior, starting at left tackle. He received a second-round estimation from the NFL Draft Advisory Board for the 2017 NFL Draft before deciding to return for his senior year. As a senior, Rankin was steady for Mississippi State. He was unable to work out at the combine, but scouting sources from across the league like Rankin’s athletic ability and speed."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Michael Gallup","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tracy Walker","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Orlando Brown","year":2018,"height":80,"weight":345,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Oklahoma","pros":"Good athlete ; Surprising quickness and explosion ; Huge wingspan ; Flashes as a pass protector ; Has quick enough feet ; Agile in space ; Excellent length ; Athletic ability for his size ; Blocks with a mean streak ; Fires off the line ; Can drive block some in the ground game ; Good fit in a zone-blocking system","cons":"Inconsistent ; Waist bends too much ; Very tall, which leads to him playing too high ; Gets into trouble when he plays too high ; Could struggle with smaller fast edge rushers ; Could stand to improve his conditioning ; Can be heavy footed in his kick slide ; Plays down to level of competition at times ;Summary:  Oklahoma has had a prolific point machine offense over the past few seasons. In 2016, Joe Mixon and Samaje Perine led a devastating rushing offense that also saw quarterback Baker Mayfield also put together a huge season. For 2017, Mayfield won the Heisman Trophy, and of course, none of that success would have been possible without good blocking at the point of attack. On the Sooners’ offensive line, the massive Orlando Brown was the best blocker and, at times, a dominating force at the line of scrimmage.","similar_player":"D.J. Fluker.","simular_player_bio":"Teams sources have compared Brown to Fluker. Fluker (6-5, 345) is not as tall as Brown, but both of them have a lot of power and a mean streak as run blockers. They each have limitations for taking on speed rushers that limit them for the NFL. However as a pro, I think Brown could be better than Fluker.;NFL Matches:  Jacksonville, New England, Philadelphia, Tampa Bay, Denver, Miami, Arizona, Cleveland, Baltimore, Cincinnati and Pittsburgh ;There are a lot of teams that could be a fit for Brown in the 2018 NFL Draft. The Jaguars’ offensive line could still get better and more talented. Brown could upgrade the Jacksonville line at right tackle over Jeremy Parnell. New England lost Nate Solder in free agency, so Brown could interest the organiztion to compete as a replacement. ;Philadelphia needs another tackle of the future to pair with Lane Johnson. Johnson could go to left tackle to replace aging veteran Jason Peters with Brown being the starting right tackle. Brown could make a lot of sense for the Eagles if they trade down from their first-round pick. ;Denver could use more offensive line help. They could bookend Garett Bolles with Brown on the right side. Tampa Bay probably will address more pressing needs, but they could use a right tackle of the future given the age of Demar Dotson. ;The Dolphins need help on the line, and they might not keep Ja’Wuan James for the long term. Miami could draft Brown in the second round and start him out at guard. If James isn’t in the long-term plans, then Brown could move to right tackle to form a tandem with Laremy Tunsil.","summary":"Oklahoma has had a prolific point machine offense over the past few seasons. In 2016, Joe Mixon and Samaje Perine led a devastating rushing offense that also saw quarterback Baker Mayfield also put together a huge season. For 2017, Mayfield won the Heisman Trophy, and of course, none of that success would have been possible without good blocking at the point of attack. On the Sooners’ offensive line, the massive Orlando Brown was the best blocker and, at times, a dominating force at the line of scrimmage.     Brown broke into the starting lineup at left tackle as a redshirt freshman and remained the starting left tackle over the next two years, helping Oklahoma reach the college football playoff in his final season. Playing in the NFL runs in the family as Brown is the son of Orlando ‘Zeus’ Brown, who played for the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens over 11 seasons."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Justin Jones","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Rashaan Gaulden","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Mark Andrews","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":256,"position":"Tight End","college":"Oklahoma","pros":"Good speed ; Quickness down the seam ; Athletic ability ; Mismatch weapon ; Plus speed for a tight end ; Too fast for linebackers and some safeties ; Too big for safeties to cover; Big frame ; High points the ball well ; Leaping ability ; Excellent body control ; Red-zone weapon ; Tracks the ball well ; Adjusts well to the ball ; Quality route-runnner ; Finds the soft spots in zone coverage ; Fearless to make leaping grabs ; Athletic upside ; Volleyball background translates well","cons":"Struggles as a blocker ; Poor blocking technique ; Will need to learn more routes ;Summary:  Oklahoma has featured a high-scoring offense over the past few seasons with dynamic running backs and wide receivers. Andrews went under the radar to a degree as a result, but he proved to be one of the most consistent receiving tight ends in college football after breaking out with the Sooners. In 2015, Andrews totaled 19 catches for 318 yards and seven touchdowns. As a sophomore, Andrews took his game to another level, totaling 31 receptions for 489 yards and seven touchdowns for the year. He was Oklahoma’s third leading receiver after Dede Westbrook and Joe Mixon. In 2017, the junior tight end put together his best season, catching 62 passes for 958 yards and eight touchdowns. ;For the NFL, Andrews could be a nice contributor as a receiving tight end. Oklahoma often split Andrews out and had him run routes out of the slot. Andrews used his quickness, athleticism, and size to demonstrate nice run-after-the-catch ability. He has the skill set to be a receiving threat down the seam and in the red zone in the NFL, like he was in college. Andrews has the quickness to get downfield and shows impressive speed in the open field that helps him to pull away from defenders. He possesses soft hands, fluid athleticism, and the size to make receptions over defensive backs. Andrews also runs quality routes and is adept at finding the soft spots in zone. He should be an asset in the NFL in the red zone. ;In terms of his blocking, Andrews needs a lot of work. He enters the NFL as a below-average blocker. He needs to improve his technique and also block with more urgency. In speaking to team sources, they do think that Andrews has the potential to be effective blocker in the NFL. He has the size, strength and frame to work with.","similar_player":"Hunter Henry.","simular_player_bio":"Andrews reminds me of Henry coming out of Arkansas, except Henry was a bit of a better blocker. Henry (6-5, 250) and Andrews almost identical in size and have the speed to be a receiving tight end. In the 2016 NFL Draft, Henry was a second-round pick, and Andrews could easily go in the same range in the 2018 NFL Draft.;NFL Matches:  Pittsburgh, Miami, Baltimore, New England, Jacksonville and Houston ;Pittsburgh needs a tight end upgrade and is in ‘win-now’ mode. Andrews could give the Steelers a receiving weapon to use down the seam.","summary":"Oklahoma has featured a high-scoring offense over the past few seasons with dynamic running backs and wide receivers. Andrews went under the radar to a degree as a result, but he proved to be one of the most consistent receiving tight ends in college football after breaking out with the Sooners. In 2015, Andrews totaled 19 catches for 318 yards and seven touchdowns. As a sophomore, Andrews took his game to another level, totaling 31 receptions for 489 yards and seven touchdowns for the year. He was Oklahoma’s third leading receiver after Dede Westbrook and Joe Mixon. In 2017, the junior tight end put together his best season, catching 62 passes for 958 yards and eight touchdowns.      For the NFL, Andrews could be a nice contributor as a receiving tight end. Oklahoma often split Andrews out and had him run routes out of the slot. Andrews used his quickness, athleticism, and size to demonstrate nice run-after-the-catch ability. He has the skill set to be a receiving threat down the seam and in the red zone in the NFL, like he was in college. Andrews has the quickness to get downfield and shows impressive speed in the open field that helps him to pull away from defenders. He possesses soft hands, fluid athleticism, and the size to make receptions over defensive backs. Andrews also runs quality routes and is adept at finding the soft spots in zone. He should be an asset in the NFL in the red zone.      In terms of his blocking, Andrews needs a lot of work. He enters the NFL as a below-average blocker. He needs to improve his technique and also block with more urgency. In speaking to team sources, they do think that Andrews has the potential to be effective blocker in the NFL. He has the size, strength and frame to work with.     There are a lot of teams that are in need of improving their receiving and mismatch weapons at tight end. Andrews isn’t an elite freak athlete with receiving ability like O.J. Howard or David Njoku, hence he isn’t a first-rounder. However, Andrews could develop into an effective three-down starter who provides mismatches for his offense. Andrews could be a solid second-round pick who develops into a quality starter and might end up making some Pro Bowls in his career."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Arden Key","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":238,"position":"Defensive End","college":"LSU","pros":"Dynamite edge rusher ; Fast pass-rusher ; Agility to sink his hips ; Can dip and bend underneath blocks ; Nice inside arm rip move ; Excellent closing burst ; Instincts to go for a forced fumble ; Can play in space ; Would fit very well as a 3-4 outside linebacker ; With more weight can remain a 4-3 defensive end ; Threat to produce game-changing plays ; Has double-digit sack production potential ; Good height ; Nice length ; Adequate run defender ; Big upside ; Is said to love football ; Has worked in the offseason with gurus to improve","cons":"Significant off-the-field issues ; Could have a hard time avoiding suspensions ; Quicker than fast ; Underweight ; Had a shoulder injury ; Had weight issues ;Summary:  Key could be one of the best values of the 2018 NFL Draft, and that is because he is one of the most risky players to select. There is no doubt that Key is immensely talented as a player, but he has huge off-the-field issues that could cost him a NFL career. Thus, Key is a huge gamble. ;Key flashed a ton of potential as a freshman for LSU, totaling 41 tackles with 6.5 for a loss, five sacks and one pass broken up. In 2016, Key played better, had a bigger presence, and impacted the game more than Texas A&M’s Myles Garrett, who went No.1 overall in the 2017 NFL Draft. Key recorded 56 tackles with 14.5 for a loss, 12 sacks, three forced fumbles and three passes broken up on the year. Key’s sophomore season was on a par with dominant sophomore years from the likes of Garrett, Jadeveon Clowney and Joey Bosa. ;Key totaled 33 tackles with four sacks and a forced fumble in 2017. Early in the season, Key missed two games and had to work himself back into playing shape after shoulder surgery limited his offseason training along with off-the-field issues that caused him to take a leave of absence from the program during the spring. Eventually, Key got into playing shape, and he put together quality games against Mississippi State, Auburn and Florida. Key made a sack to clinch the comeback win over Auburn. He played well against Alabama, and the Crimson Tide struggled to block him.","similar_player":"Danielle Hunter. Hunter is another former fast LSU edge rusher. Hunter (6-5, 252) entered the NFL with concerns about his makeup that caused him to slide to the third round along with the view of him being an underachiever at college. Key was definitely a better college player, but both of them are dynamic pass-rushers when they are playing well. Hunter has 25.5 sacks in his three seasons, and I think Key could be a similarly productive pass-rusher. However, that all depends on if Key can avoid suspension and works hard to be the best he can be. Hunter was a third-round pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, and Key is probably going to be a second-day pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.;NFL Matches:","simular_player_bio":"Indianapolis, San Francisco, Oakland, Miami, Green Bay, Seattle, Detroit, Carolina, Tennessee, New Orleans, Kansas City and New England","summary":"Key could be one of the best values of the 2018 NFL Draft, and that is because he is one of the most risky players to select. There is no doubt that Key is immensely talented as a player, but he has huge off-the-field issues that could cost him a NFL career. Thus, Key is a huge gamble.      Key flashed a ton of potential as a freshman for LSU, totaling 41 tackles with 6.5 for a loss, five sacks and one pass broken up. In 2016, Key played better, had a bigger presence, and impacted the game more than Texas A&M’s Myles Garrett, who went No.1 overall in the 2017 NFL Draft. Key recorded 56 tackles with 14.5 for a loss, 12 sacks, three forced fumbles and three passes broken up on the year. Key’s sophomore season was on a par with dominant sophomore years from the likes of Garrett, Jadeveon Clowney and Joey Bosa.      Key totaled 33 tackles with four sacks and a forced fumble in 2017. Early in the season, Key missed two games and had to work himself back into playing shape after shoulder surgery limited his offseason training along with off-the-field issues that caused him to take a leave of absence from the program during the spring. Eventually, Key got into playing shape, and he put together quality games against Mississippi State, Auburn and Florida. Key made a sack to clinch the comeback win over Auburn. He played well against Alabama, and the Crimson Tide struggled to block him.     Key is phenomenal to use his speed to get upfield, sink his hips to dip underneath the block, and then rip with his inside arm to prevent blockers from getting a hold of him. From there, Key uses his tremendous closing speed to finish the rush and will put some hard hits on quarterbacks. Key has excellent agility with fluid athleticism. That allows him to be very agile in the open field and easily redirect to the quarterback.      Key is an adequate run defender, too. He isn’t a liability and should improve as he develops more grown-man strength in the NFL. Key has the frame to add weight if his pro team desires, but keeping him fast in the 255-265-pound range is probably best. For the NFL, Key should continue to work on adding more pass-rushing moves as well. While there are concerns, scouts also say that Key loves football and has worked of his own volition with pass-rushing guru Chuck Smith to develop his skills.      For the NFL, Key could be a dynamic edge defender with the ability to take over games and help neutralize an elite franchise quarterback. One of the only ways to stop an elite quarterback is dominate in the pass rush at the point of attack. Key could be a game-changer and defensive franchise player if he is able to avoid suspensions and focuses on being the best player he can possibly be.      However, Key has massive off-the-field issues that are weighing down his draft grade. Team sources say the character issues are similar to Randy Gregory or Tim Williams, who both struggled with smoking. As a result, Key is a huge boom-or-bust prospect. In the 2018 NFL Draft, Key is likely to be second-day pick like Gregory or Williams."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Oren Burks","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Joe Noteboom","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Deadrin Senat","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tre'Quan Smith","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chukwuma Okorafor","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ronnie Harrison","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":207,"position":"Safety","college":"Alabama","pros":"Natural strong safety ; Extremely physical ; Excellent run defender ; Good-enough instincts ; Devastating hitter ; Good tackler ; Quickness ; Can separate the ball from the receiver ; Comes up with splash plays ; Reads a quarterback’s eyes ; Functional in zone coverage ; Good blitzer ; Disciplined ; Functional in zone coverage ; Should contribute on special teams ; Should be able to play quickly ; Experienced and successful against good college talent ; Should be able to play immediately","cons":"Had knee surgery as a sophomore ; Missed some tackles in the early going of 2017 ; Could use some development in coverage skills for the NFL ; Could struggle as the single-high deep free safety ; Not a good man-coverage matchup for slot receivers ; Ball skills need work; dropped interceptions ;Summary:  In the passing-driven NFL, safety play is critical even though the position has been devalued in the NFL draft to an extent. Teams need safeties who can help cover receiving tight ends and play-making receivers, plus stop the run. Harrison is a gifted athlete who can help a defense in a variety of ways. ;After serving as a backup during his freshman year, Harrison put together a strong 2016 season for Alabama in his first year as a starter. He totaled 86 tackles, seven passes broken up and two interceptions that year. In 2017, Harrison notched 74 tackles with 2.5 sacks, three interceptions and four passes batted.","similar_player":"Landon Collins. Harrison is very similar to former Alabama safety Landon Collins. Both are excellent run defenders who are good tacklers and hard hitters. They also have limitations for how they can be used in pass coverage. Collins was the 33rd-overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, and Harrison could go in the same area. In the NFL, I think Harrison will be a lesser version of Collins.;NFL Matches:","simular_player_bio":"Los Angeles Chargers, Seattle, Dallas, Carolina, Indianapolis, Tampa Bay, San Francisco, Cincinnati and Washington ;In the back half of the first round, there are a few landing spots for Harrison. The Los Angeles Chargers are probably the highest that Harrison could hope to go. They have had a hole at safety since Eric Weddle departed in free agency, and Harrison would give them an enforcer on the back end of their defense. ;Seattle is starting to revamp of its great defense, and there has been a lot of rumors that the Seahawks could move on from Earl Thomas, plus Kam Chancellor’s playing future is in doubt. Harrison could be a replacement for Chancellor.","summary":"In the passing-driven NFL, safety play is critical even though the position has been devalued in the NFL draft to an extent. Teams need safeties who can help cover receiving tight ends and play-making receivers, plus stop the run. Harrison is a gifted athlete who can help a defense in a variety of ways.      After serving as a backup during his freshman year, Harrison put together a strong 2016 season for Alabama in his first year as a starter. He totaled 86 tackles, seven passes broken up and two interceptions that year. In 2017, Harrison notched 74 tackles with 2.5 sacks, three interceptions and four passes batted.     What Harrison does best is serve as a strong safety in run defense. He was superb as the eighth man in the box for Alabama. There is no doubt that Harrison is a tough run defender who is physical, strong, and a forceful tackler. He quickly diagnoses run plays and shows some explosion to hunt down the ball-carrier. In the ground game and in pass defense, Harris is a violent hitter who punishes offensive players. He could grow and get consideration to play dime linebacker given his ability to hit and tackle."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Alex Cappa","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tarvarius Moore","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Harrison Phillips","year":2018,"height":75,"weight":303,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"Stanford","pros":"Excellent motor ; Instinctive ; Intelligent ; Awareness ; Developed strength ; Overachiever ; Good run defender versus single blocks ; Plays with good leverage ; Stays low at the point of attack ; Gets tackles and sacks with relentless effort","cons":"Struggles with double teams ; Struggles with bump blocks ; Can get ridden out of his gap ; Not a pro pass-rusher ; Doesn’t have a great body type for a NFL nose tackle ; Lacks length ; Shorter arms (33.75 inches) ;Summary:  Over the past few years, Stanford has produced a lot of tough, physical defensive linemen for the NFL. Solomon Thomas, David Parry and Henry Anderson are just a few of the Cardinal defenders to recently go pro. This year, Phillips will keep the tradition alive in the 2018 NFL Draft. ;Phillips started out his collegiate career as a backup before missing his sophomore season with an injury. As a junior, Phillips collected 46 tackles with 9.5 tackles for a loss and 6.5 sacks. It was an omen of things to come as Phillips turned himself into a NFL prospect with a tremendous senior season. He had 103 tackles with 17 tackles for a loss, 7.5 sacks and two forced fumbles over 2017.","similar_player":"David Parry.","simular_player_bio":"Similar to Phillips, Parry (6-2, 317) entered the NFL as nose tackle who had limitations as a pass-rusher. Parry was a fifth-round pick in the 2015 NFL Draft. Phillips could be a mid-rounder in the 2018 NFL Draft.;NFL Matches:  Tampa Bay, Washington, Arizona, Oakland, Los Angeles Chargers, Detroit, Buffalo, Atlanta and New England","summary":"Over the past few years, Stanford has produced a lot of tough, physical defensive linemen for the NFL. Solomon Thomas, David Parry and Henry Anderson are just a few of the Cardinal defenders to recently go pro. This year, Phillips will keep the tradition alive in the 2018 NFL Draft.      Phillips started out his collegiate career as a backup before missing his sophomore season with an injury. As a junior, Phillips collected 46 tackles with 9.5 tackles for a loss and 6.5 sacks. It was an omen of things to come as Phillips turned himself into a NFL prospect with a tremendous senior season. He had 103 tackles with 17 tackles for a loss, 7.5 sacks and two forced fumbles over 2017.     In the ground game, Phillips handles single blocks well. He has some developed upper body strength to fight off blockers, and he gives a relentless effort to flow to the ball. Phillips has good vision, instincts and intelligence that put him in good position to make tackles. He has a great motor and can make tackles or sacks just based on hustle.     Phillips is a nose tackle, but he struggles to hold his ground against double teams, which has to change for him to get a lot of playing time in the NFL. Phillips struggles to hold his ground against the combination of a guard and a center, which can ride Phillips around the field. He gets pushed out of his gap to allow big holes. A lot of college defensive tackles struggle with bump blocks in the pro game. A bump block is when one offensive lineman engages a defensive lineman high and the other lineman crashes down on the side. A nose tackle in the NFL has to hold their ground against bump blocks and maintain gap integrity, or their defenses can get gashed up the middle. Phillips is going to need to vastly improve his ability to take on double teams and bump blocks in the NFL."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Mason Cole","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jordan Akins","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Isaac Yiadom","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dorian O'Daniel","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ian Thomas","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jalyn Holmes","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Keke Coutee","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Nyheim Hines","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Antonio Callaway","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Josey Jewell","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chris Herndon","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kyle Lauletta","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Troy Apke","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Nick Nelson","year":2018,"height":71,"weight":200,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Wisconsin","pros":"Very good at breaking up passes ; Times his hands well ; Looks back for the ball ; Locates the ball well ; Tracks the football ; Battles big wideouts ; Challenges receivers ; Physical defender ; Thick build ; Strong for his size ; Disciplined ; Not a gambler ; Plays within the scheme ; Intelligent ; Can play off-man coverage ; Can play press-man coverage ; Can play zone coverage","cons":"Missed on interception opportunities ; Dropped interceptions ; Lacks elite movement skills ; Could struggle with elite speed receivers ; Tore a meniscus during pre-draft workouts ;Summary:  Nelson started out his collegiate career at Hawaii, where he had 53 tackles with 15 breakups as a sophomore in 2015. He started as a freshman for the Rainbow Warriors, notching 36 tackles and six breakups. After transferring to Wisconsin, Nelson had an excellent 2017 season for the Badgers and was one of the nation’s best cornerbacks at breaking up passes. He had 21 passes defended with 34 tackles, but zero interceptions. Nelson put together a respectable showing at the combine, but tore a meniscus during a pre-draft workout. Following his recovery from surgery, he is expected to be ready for the preseason.","similar_player":"Eric Rowe.","simular_player_bio":"In speaking with team sources, the three pro comparisons who were mentioned for Nelson were Rowe, Kareem Jackson and Marcus Williams. As one source said, Nelson is probably a better Williams in pass coverage, and his ball skills are reminiscent of Rowe coming into the NFL. As a pro, Nelson could end up being a corner similar to Rowe.;NFL Matches:  Oakland, San Francisco, Green Bay, Los Angeles Chargers, Dallas, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Atlanta, New Orleans, Minnesota, New England, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Indianapolis and Houston ;There are a lot of teams that could be a fit for Nelson in the 2018 NFL Draft. Buffalo could consider Nelson as the team has to find a replacement for Ronald Darby. The Vikings have to consider a replacement for Terrance Newman, while the Bengals could use a replacement for Adam Jones. Nelson could interest both Minnesota and Cincinnati. ;In the NFC South, the Saints have bigger needs, but they also might consider a corner if he’s the best player available, plus it would give them a partner to go with Marshon Lattimore. Nelson could be in play for the Saints if he gets to their third-round pick. Atlanta could use a cornerback to replace Jalen Collins. ;The Patriots could consider taking Nelson with one of their second-round picks. Malcolm Butler left in free agency, while Stephon Gilmore was disappointing in his first year in Foxborough. Philadelphia may not sign Darby to a long-term extension, and Nelson could be selected as a future replacement for him.","summary":"Nelson started out his collegiate career at Hawaii, where he had 53 tackles with 15 breakups as a sophomore in 2015. He started as a freshman for the Rainbow Warriors, notching 36 tackles and six breakups. After transferring to Wisconsin, Nelson had an excellent 2017 season for the Badgers and was one of the nation’s best cornerbacks at breaking up passes. He had 21 passes defended with 34 tackles, but zero interceptions. Nelson put together a respectable showing at the combine, but tore a meniscus during a pre-draft workout. Following his recovery from surgery, he is expected to be ready for the preseason."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Brian Allen","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Mark Walton","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"DaeSean Hamilton","year":2018,"height":72,"weight":202,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Penn State","pros":"Polished receiver ; Good route-runner ; Generates separation ; Reliable hands ; Functional quickness ; Tracks the ball well ; Adjusts extremely well ; Makes big plays downfield ; Late hands ; Good technique ; Adept at finding soft spots in zone ; Willing to go across the middle ; Durable ; Experienced starter","cons":"Lacks elite height ; Lacks elite speed ; Not special after the catch ;Summary:  Penn State is one of the storied programs in the history of college football, so it tells the NFL something when a player like Hamilton has the school’s all-time record for receptions. From his freshman season, Hamilton was a steady receiver for the Nittany Lions with reliable play and production. His skill set and consistency make him a safe value pick for the mid-rounds of the 2018 NFL Draft.","similar_player":"Emmanuel Sanders.","simular_player_bio":"Hamilton reminds me of a thicker version of Sanders. Both of them have subtle quickness with good route-running, hands and technique. Sanders was a third-round pick of the Steelers in the 2010 NFL Draft and has had a good career as a No. 2 receiver. I could see Hamilton following a similar path.;NFL Matches:  Cleveland, San Francisco, Chicago, Denver, Washington, Arizona, Buffalo, Baltimore and Jacksonville ;There are a lot of teams that could be in the market for a wide receiver upgrade in the 2018 NFL Draft. The Browns need more receiving talent for their offense. They can’t count on Josh Gordon to stay on the field, and Corey Coleman hasn’t panned out for them yet. With their second-round picks and third-rounder, the Browns could consider a receiver like Hamilton on Day 2 of the 2018 NFL Draft.","summary":"Penn State is one of the storied programs in the history of college football, so it tells the NFL something when a player like Hamilton has the school’s all-time record for receptions. From his freshman season, Hamilton was a steady receiver for the Nittany Lions with reliable play and production. His skill set and consistency make him a safe value pick for the mid-rounds of the 2018 NFL Draft.     As a freshman, Hamilton was a good receiver for Christian Hackenberg, hauling in 82 passes for 899 yards and two touchdowns. In his sophomore (45-580-6) and junior (34-506-1) seasons, Hamilton chipped in production with an offense led by superstar tailback Saquon Barkley. Penn State also spread the ball around to other targets like wide receiver Chris Godwin and tight end Mike Gesicki. In 2017 once again, Barkley was the focal point of the offense, but Hamilton made a lot of clutch catches and big plays for the Penn State offense. Hamilton totaled 53 receptions for 857 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior. His strong play earned him an invitation to the East-West Shrine and then the Senior Bowl, where Hamilton was one of the most impressive receivers. In St. Petersburg and in Mobile, Hamilton surprised with his ability to get open via his route-running and quickness."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Joel Iyiegbuniwe","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dorance Armstrong Jr.","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":241,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Kansas","summary":"Skill-Set  Every year during the leadup to the NFL drafts, there are some prospects for the years ahead who jump off the screen to NFL evaluators during film study. Even though teams are focused on the players for the upcoming draft, some prospects are so dynamic with how much they impact the game and how impressive their physical talents are, they can’t not get noticed. In speaking with team sources, one those prospects who was impossible to ignore from 2016 was Armstrong.     One general manager said they think Armstrong is a stud and can’t see him staying for his senior year in 2018. They said that Armstrong could be on a par with, or better than, Boston College senior edge rusher Harold Landry. That general manager thought Landry would have been a late first- or second-round pick if he had entered the 2017 NFL Draft, and they liked Armstrong more than Landry.     Armstrong is an extremely fast edge rusher with a lightning first-step. He gets up field well and can burn tackles with his speed and ability to bend around the corner. Armstrong closes on the quarterback in an instant and packs a punch when he gets there. Not only is Armstrong very quick, but he is athletic and agile with the ability to redirect in space. He is a special athlete who isn’t stiff and can dip underneath tackles. Armstrong uses his hands and feet at the same time. He also shows nice instincts and feel as a pass-rusher.      Armstrong could stand to improve his strength to disengage from blocks and get stouter in the ground game. He also could improve his recognition to not bite on ball fakes. Armstrong should work on more pass-rushing moves. He is occasionally too reliant on his speed and athleticism to run around blockers. Armstrong should use more spin moves and interior rip moves to have a big arsenal on how he attacks offensive tackles.      For the NFL, Armstrong will need to add weight to be a three-down defensive end. His best fit could come as a 3-4 outside linebacker. Armstrong’s speed and athleticism could be very dynamic while standing up on the edge with a five-technique defensive end lined up next to him over offensive tackles. Armstrong has double-digit-sacks potential for the NFL and the upside to become a leading pass-rusher."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jordan Whitehead","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Anthony Averett","year":2018,"height":71,"weight":183,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Alabama","pros":"Disciplined ; Plays within the scheme ; Intelligent ; Can play man coverage ; Used to playing on an island ; Has vertical speed ; Can run the route to prevent separation ; Movement skills ; Good footwork ; Looks back for the ball ; Body control ; Recoverability ; Willing to get physical","cons":"Doesn’t play the ball well ; Allows catches over him ; Does not have impressive ball skills ; Thin build for the NFL ; Not a finisher ;Summary:  During the 2017 football season and for a lot of the leadup to the 2018 NFL Draft, there were draft media projecting Averett to be a first-round pick and one of the top cornerback prospects for the draft. Analysts at ESPN and Bleacher Report made that mistake, as Averett was never held in that high of regard by NFL teams. During the season, five different teams said they had graded Averett as a second-day-caliber player. Averett was a solid, but flawed cornerback at Alabama who was a quality starter and helped the Crimson Tide to claim another National Championship last year. However, he was not a first-round caliber player or athlete. ;Averett became a starter as a junior and formed a quality tandem with Marlon Humphrey. In 2016, Averett totaled 48 tackles with eight passes broken up and zero interceptions. The senior recorded 48 tackles, eight passes broken up and an interception in 2017.","similar_player":"Jamar Taylor.","simular_player_bio":"Averett has some similarities to Taylor. Taylor (5-11, 192) has some quickness and athleticism, but he is prone to giving up plays. He also lacks ball skills as Taylor has only three interceptions in 64 career games with the Dolphins and Browns. Taylor was a second-day pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, and Averett should go in the same range.;NFL Matches:  Oakland, San Francisco, Green Bay, Los Angeles Chargers, Dallas, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Atlanta, New Orleans, Minnesota, New England, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Indianapolis and Houston ;There are a lot of teams that could be a fit for Averett in the 2018 NFL Draft. Buffalo could consider Averett as it has to find a replacement for Ronald Darby. The Vikings have to consider a replacement for Terrance Newman, while the Bengals could use a replacement for Adam Jones. Averett could interest both Minnesota and Cincinnati. ;In the NFC South, the Saints have bigger needs, but they also might consider a corner if he’s the best player available, which would give them a partner to go with Marshon Lattimore. Averett could be in play for the Saints if he gets to their third-round pick. Atlanta, meanwhile, could use a cornerback to replace Jalen Collins. ;The Patriots could consider taking Averett with one of their second-round picks. Malcolm Butler left in free agency, while Stephon Gilmore was disappointing in his first year in Foxborough. Philadelphia may not sign Darby to a long-term extension, and Averett could be selected as a future replacement for him.","summary":"During the 2017 football season and for a lot of the leadup to the 2018 NFL Draft, there were draft media projecting Averett to be a first-round pick and one of the top cornerback prospects for the draft. Analysts at ESPN and Bleacher Report made that mistake, as Averett was never held in that high of regard by NFL teams. During the season, five different teams said they had graded Averett as a second-day-caliber player. Averett was a solid, but flawed cornerback at Alabama who was a quality starter and helped the Crimson Tide to claim another National Championship last year. However, he was not a first-round caliber player or athlete.      Averett became a starter as a junior and formed a quality tandem with Marlon Humphrey. In 2016, Averett totaled 48 tackles with eight passes broken up and zero interceptions. The senior recorded 48 tackles, eight passes broken up and an interception in 2017."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kyzir White","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Will Dissly","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Taron Johnson","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kenny Young","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Durham Smythe","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Armani Watts","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Avonte Maddox","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ito Smith","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Rick Leonard","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kentavius Street","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Will Richardson","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Josh Sweat","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kalen Ballage","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":222,"position":"Running Back","college":"Arizona State","pros":"Quick burst ; First-step quickness ; Fast to the hole and to hit the second level ; Second gear in the open field ; Elusive runner; good moves in the open field ; Athletic ; Smooth runner; Natural receiving back ; Good route-runner ; Soft hands ; Quick feet ; Can contribute as a kick returner ; Thick lower body ; Advanced pass blocking for a college back ; Athletic upside","cons":"Questionable makeup ; Inconsistent production ; Can run upright ; Some scouts think he’s soft ; Not as physical of a runner as one would expect ;Summary:  The 2018 NFL Draft is strong at the running back position, and Ballage is one of the potential good values who could be had lower than where he would go in an average draft class. Ballage flashed special talent at Arizona State, but never put together a big season for the Sun Devils, making him a more complex evaluation for NFL scouts.","similar_player":"DeMarco Murray.","simular_player_bio":"I reached out to team sources, and they said Murray was a good comparison for Ballage. The two have a similar running style with a surprising skill set of quickness in a bigger back with receiving ability. Murray was a third-round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, and Ballage could also be a third-rounder. If Ballage pans out, he could be a back similar to Murray.;NFL Matches:  Cleveland, Tampa Bay, New York Giants, New York Jets, Oakland, Detroit, San Francisco and Indianapolis ;There are a lot of teams that could consider taking Ballage on the second day or in the mid-rounds of the 2018 NFL Draft. The Browns could move on from Isaiah Crowell and could use another back in their offense. Ballage could make sense for one of their second-day picks.","summary":"The 2018 NFL Draft is strong at the running back position, and Ballage is one of the potential good values who could be had lower than where he would go in an average draft class. Ballage flashed special talent at Arizona State, but never put together a big season for the Sun Devils, making him a more complex evaluation for NFL scouts.     As a junior in 2016, Ballage had 536 yards with 14 touchdowns on the ground. Half of his rushing touchdowns came in one game against Texas Tech. He also made 44 catches for 469 yards and a touchdown that season. In 2017, the senior averaged 4.3 yards per carry for 657 yards and six touchdowns. He had 20 receptions for 91 yards as well. Ballage earned an invitation to the Senior Bowl and really helped himself in Mobile with an excellent week of practice. Ballage showed a real burst to rip off yards in chunks, was dangerous as a receiver, and flashed blocking potential. Ballage’s Senior Bowl performance reminded this writer of how David Johnson looked in Mobile in 2015."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jaleel Scott","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"J'Mon Moore","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chase Edmonds","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"John Franklin-Meyers","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Marquis Haynes","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dalton Schultz","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cole Madison","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"RJ McIntosh","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Shaquem Griffin","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"D.J. Reed","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ja'Whaun Bentley","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Justin Watson","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Bilal Nichols","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tre Flowers","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Micah Kiser","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":240,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Virginia","summary":"Skill-Set  Even though the NFL is a passing-driven league, pro defenses still have a place for a run-stuffing interior linebacker. Such players may be rotational, but they are key to goal-line, short-yardage, and four-minute defenses. In the older era of pro football, Kiser would be a more in-demand player, but he still should fill a role as a professional.      Kiser is a physical in-the-box defender against the run. He is thick, strong and sturdy, plus can diagnose plays and read his keys well. Kiser also tackles consistently, physically taking to the ball-carriers to the ground. While Kiser is an intelligent, instinctive defender, he doesn’t possess sideline-to-sideline speed or elite athleticism. Kiser makes up his lack of elite attributes by being a tough interior linebacker at the point of attack.      In pass coverage, Kiser is going to need development for the NFL to be a three-down starter. Kiser isn’t fast or fluid in pass coverage, so pro offenses could single him out for mismatch plays. Virginia often uses him as a pass-rusher by having him blitz off the edge or rush up the middle, and that is a more natural fit for Kiser as he can use his instincts and downhill quickness to pressure quarterbacks.      Kiser has some athletic limitations for the NFL. He is not a fast linebacker, not a fluid athlete, lacks lateral speed, and can have issues redirecting. Trimming some weight down might help him a little, but Kiser could be limited to being more of a run-stuffing linebacker for the pro game.      In the NFL, Kiser would fit best as an inside linebacker in a 3-4 defense with a fast run-and-chase linebacker next to him. For a 4-3 defense, Kiser will need to develop pass-coverage skills to serve as a three-down starter at Mike (middle) linebacker. He doesn’t have the speed and athleticism to be a Will (weak side) linebacker, but he could be a nice fit as a Sam (strong side) linebacker who is tough against the run and also contributes as a blitzer off the edge."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Marcus Allen","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Michael Dickson","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Genard Avery","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Davontae Harris","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dane Cruikshank","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tyrell Crosby","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":319,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Oregon","pros":"Excellent feet ; Athletic ; Agility ; Fits well in a zone-blocking system ; Can bend at the knee ; Ability to bend ; Quick out of his stance ; Upside ; Interviewed well at the Senior Bowl","cons":"Length ; Height ; Should get stronger ; Bad body ; Doesn’t have a nasty demeanor ; Needs to improve ability to sustain blocks ; Missed the 2016 season with a foot injury ;Summary:  The 2018 NFL Draft is weak at the offensive tackle position, but there are plenty of pro teams that are in need of young talent on the edge of their offensive lines. Tackle is a premium position, and the 2017 NFL Draft was also weak for edge protectors. As a result, some tackle prospects will benefit from that demand, and Crosby is one of those fortunate prospects. ;Crosby had a solid career at Oregon and was a steady left tackle for the Ducks. There was some hype and excitement heading into the 2016 season about Crosby, but his season was dashed after he only played in two full games due to suffering a season-ending foot injury in Week 3. He was able to rebound as a senior, playing very well for Oregon. In his strong senior year, he did allow some sacks and only a few pressures, but also contributed to Royce Freeman having a productive season for the Ducks’ rushing attack. ;The best trait that Crosby has for the NFL is excellent feet. He is a tap dancer with his feet, which lets him protect the edge against speed rushers. He’s able to shuffle and glide to keep them from turning the corner. With his feet getting him in good position, Crosby doesn’t have to reach after defenders. He is a good athlete with quickness and agility. Given his feet and agility, Crosby has the potential to possibly develop into a starting left tackle in the NFL. ;Crosby definitely has some limitations with length and height that concern NFL evaluators. Sources mentioned the lack of height and length as problems at the Senior Bowl, but they felt that Crosby’s feet save him, and he helped himself with his showing in Mobile. One issue for Crosby is a bad body. He needs to get stronger and improve his conditioning for the NFL. Crosby is more of a finesse blocker, as are 95 percent of current prospects, because college football has gone away from power offenses to the uptempo spread attacks. As a pro, Crosby could stand to get nastier and block through the whistle while getting more violent with defenders.","similar_player":"David Bakhtiari.","simular_player_bio":"Crosby reminds me of Bakhtiari coming out of Colorado. Entering the NFL, both had good feet and athleticism. They also are nearly identical in size as Bakhtiari (6-4, 310) also lacks ideal height and length for a left tackle. Bakhtiari has been able to overcome that to have a very good NFL career. He was a high fourth-round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, and Crosby could go in the same general area as third- or fourth-rounder.;NFL Matches:  Tampa Bay, Cincinnati, Denver, Baltimore, Jacksonville, New England, Philadelphia and Houston ;There are a lot of teams that could be a fit for Crosby in the 2018 NFL Draft. Tampa Bay probably will address more pressing needs early, so Crosby could be a target of the organization on Day 2. Cincinnati definitely needs to improve its offensive line, so Crosby could be in play for the Bengals as a potential linemate to the newly acquired Cordy Glenn.","summary":"The 2018 NFL Draft is weak at the offensive tackle position, but there are plenty of pro teams that are in need of young talent on the edge of their offensive lines. Tackle is a premium position, and the 2017 NFL Draft was also weak for edge protectors. As a result, some tackle prospects will benefit from that demand, and Crosby is one of those fortunate prospects.      Crosby had a solid career at Oregon and was a steady left tackle for the Ducks. There was some hype and excitement heading into the 2016 season about Crosby, but his season was dashed after he only played in two full games due to suffering a season-ending foot injury in Week 3. He was able to rebound as a senior, playing very well for Oregon. In his strong senior year, he did allow some sacks and only a few pressures, but also contributed to Royce Freeman having a productive season for the Ducks’ rushing attack.      The best trait that Crosby has for the NFL is excellent feet. He is a tap dancer with his feet, which lets him protect the edge against speed rushers. He’s able to shuffle and glide to keep them from turning the corner. With his feet getting him in good position, Crosby doesn’t have to reach after defenders. He is a good athlete with quickness and agility. Given his feet and agility, Crosby has the potential to possibly develop into a starting left tackle in the NFL.      Crosby definitely has some limitations with length and height that concern NFL evaluators. Sources mentioned the lack of height and length as problems at the Senior Bowl, but they felt that Crosby’s feet save him, and he helped himself with his showing in Mobile. One issue for Crosby is a bad body. He needs to get stronger and improve his conditioning for the NFL. Crosby is more of a finesse blocker, as are 95 percent of current prospects, because college football has gone away from power offenses to the uptempo spread attacks. As a pro, Crosby could stand to get nastier and block through the whistle while getting more violent with defenders.     In the 2018 NFL Draft, Crosby could be selected in the third round and probably won’t get out of the fourth round if he slips to Day 3."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Siran Neal","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Scott Quessenberry","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Troy Fumagalli","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tyler Conklin","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Andrew Brown","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":285,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Virginia","summary":"Skill-Set  Every year in the NFL Draft, there are plenty of teams that are targeting help on the defensive line in the early rounds. Thus, a player with Brown’s physical make-up and skill set is going to be in demand in his draft class. He is a strong, sturdy lineman who has quickness at the point of attack. Brown also has versatile size that fits a variety of schemes and can play a variety of techniques. A number of teams are likely to interested in adding him next April.      Brown is an explosive defender off the snap. He has a fantastic first-step with a great get-off for such a big defensive lineman. That makes him a problem as a pass-rusher as he is very adept at firing by blockers to get penetration in the backfield. Brown has disruptive speed at the point of attack that will cause havoc in the ground game or the the pass rush. He has active hands that he uses at the same time as his feet, which allows him to be a dangerous closer who can finish plays. Brown has decent awareness too, so he can adjust to running backs or the quarterback in order to help get ball-carriers on the ground. Brown is a big-time problem as a pass-rusher going against guards.     Brown wants to work upfield because he is at his best playing behind the line of scrimmage. However for the NFL, he is going to need to improve at holding his ground in the ground game as he won’t be able to just work upfield on every snap. He could stand to continue to improve his pass-rushing moves as well. Brown has a lot of talent and a rare skill set, so if he focuses on football, the sky is the limit for him.      Some team sources say they have some concerns about motivational issues with Brown. They think he has excellent athletic traits, but also have compared him to Ole Miss’ Robert Nkemdiche in terms of motivational concerns and the skill set being potentially more tantalizing than the consistency of his play on the field. They wonder why Brown rode the bench for two years on a bad football team behind non-NFL prospects after being one of the top recruits in the nation when he signed with Virginia. Brown is known to be a talented musician and musical producer – see in the video below. While team sources respect and admire Brown’s artistic talent, they wonder how committed he will be to being the best he can possibly be in the NFL and not using his NFL paycheck to help be a spring board to his other future career. Thus, Brown has a lot to prove as a senior to show that he can string two seasons together, while playing well on a consistent basis, and also answer the concerns about his motivation and dedication to the game.      Brown has played inside at defensive tackle lot of for Virginia, and some team sources think that he is at his best when he is playing as a three-technique defensive tackle in a 4-3. For the NFL, however, he might fit more as a left base end given his weight. If does play end in a 4-3, on run downs he could move inside in passing situations. Some teams might think Brown could gain some weight to be a fill-time defensive tackle. He also would fit as a five-technique defensive end in a 3-4 defense."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Daurice Fountain","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Obo Okoronkwo","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jermaine Carter","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jordan Lasley","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tim Settle","year":2018,"height":75,"weight":329,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"Virginia Tech","pros":"Tough run defender ; Very strong ; Surprising athleticism for a big, thick nose tackle ; Rare explosion at the point of attack for a nose tackle ; Can contribute in the pass rush ; Can fire by guards with speed ; Collapses the pocket ; Active hands ; Perfect fit as a 3-4 nose tackle ; Good fit as a 4-3 nose tackle ; Can eat up double teams ; Closes well for a heavy tackle ; Impressive ability to shed blocks ; Frees up edge rushers, linebackers","cons":"Won’t play every snap in the NFL ; Will be a rotational player ; Will have to monitor his conditioning ; Limited to nose tackle role ; Lacks length to be a five-technique ; Not a fit as a three-technique ; One-year wonder ;Summary:  Virginia Tech has been known as prodigous source of defensive backs, and over the past few years, the stars of the program have been the Edmunds brothers. The Hokies, however, have also produced some quality defensive linemen, and Settle will keep that tradition alive in the 2018 NFL Draft.","similar_player":"D.J. Reader.","simular_player_bio":"Settle reminds me of Reader coming out of Clemson. Both of them were late bloomers who closed out their collegiate careers with a bang. They are thick-bodied nose tackles with surprising explosion at the point of attack. They are also almost identical in size and have similar limitations. Reader (6-3, 335) is turning into one of the top nose tackles in the NFL, and I think Settle could become a similar-caliber pro. The Texans outsmarted the league when they took Reader in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. Settle should go on the second day of the 2018 NFL Draft, and Reader should have been a second-day pick as well.;NFL Matches:  San Francisco, Oakland, Washington, Arizona, Oakland, Los Angeles Chargers, Detroit, Buffalo, Atlanta and New Orleans","summary":"Virginia Tech has been known as prodigous source of defensive backs, and over the past few years, the stars of the program have been the Edmunds brothers. The Hokies, however, have also produced some quality defensive linemen, and Settle will keep that tradition alive in the 2018 NFL Draft.     Settle did not do much in the early going of his career at Virginia Tech. In 2016, he had 17 tackles and no sacks. Thus, he wasn’t on the draft radar entering his junior year, but he quickly changed that by being a force at the point of attack. The big nose tackle totaled 36 tackles with 12.5 tackles for a loss, four sacks and one pass batted for the year. He was impossible to miss when watching the Hokies, causing a lot of havoc behind the line of scrimmage."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Natrell Jamerson","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jaylen Samuels","year":2018,"height":71,"weight":223,"position":"Running Back","college":"N.C. State","pros":"Dynamic receiving back ; Instinctive, natural receiver ; Excellent route runner ; Soft hands ; Sudden out of breaks ; Red-zone threat ; Goal-line back ; Has a nose for the end zone ; Thick build ; Quick feet ; Elusive in the open field ; Will power the ball for tough yards ; Finishes runs well ; Dynamic receiving back ; Superb third-down back ; Could be a nice contributor on special teams ; Durable ; Athletic upside","cons":"Could use more development as a traditional tailback ; Will need to improve blocking for the NFL ; Quicker than fast ; Lacks elite speed ;Summary:  Over the past few years, Samuels was one of the best kept secrets in college football as an offensive play-maker. One of the reasons Samuels has flwon under the radar is he was listed as a tight end and fullback during his collegiate career. For the NFL, Samuels will have to move to running back as he doesn’t have the size for tight end and would be wasted as a fullback. Samuels is a play-maker who consistently produces big plays for his offense. He is a great fit for the passing-driven NFL. ;Samuels showed his versatility in 2015, catching 65 passes for 597 yards and seven touchdowns while also toting 56 carries, averaging 6.6 yards per attempt, for 368 yards and nine touchdowns on the ground. As a junior, Samuels snagged 55 receptions for 565 yards and seven touchdowns. He also had 33 carries for 189 yards and six scores. In his senior year, N.C. State lined him up all over the place and sought to get him the ball in a variety of ways. Samuels had 76 receptions for 597 yards and four touchdowns in 2017. On the ground, he averaged 5.2 yards per carry for 403 yards and 12 touchdowns.","similar_player":"Brian Westbrook.","simular_player_bio":"In speaking with team sources, they compared Samuels to Westbrook. Over an excellent career in Philadelphia, Westbrook was a true dual-threat, hurting defenses as a runner and receiver. Samuels’ game is very similar to Westbrook. Westbrook was a third-round pick in the 2002 NFL Draft, and Samuels also could go in that range.;NFL Matches:  Cleveland, New York Giants, New York Jets, Oakland, Detroit, San Francisco and Indianapolis ;There are a lot of teams that could consider taking Samuels on the second day or in the mid-rounds of the 2018 NFL Draft. The Browns could move on from Isaiah Crowell and could use a feature back in their offense. Samuels could make sense for one of their second-day picks.","summary":"Over the past few years, Samuels was one of the best kept secrets in college football as an offensive play-maker. One of the reasons Samuels has flwon under the radar is he was listed as a tight end and fullback during his collegiate career. For the NFL, Samuels will have to move to running back as he doesn’t have the size for tight end and would be wasted as a fullback. Samuels is a play-maker who consistently produces big plays for his offense. He is a great fit for the passing-driven NFL.      Samuels showed his versatility in 2015, catching 65 passes for 597 yards and seven touchdowns while also toting 56 carries, averaging 6.6 yards per attempt, for 368 yards and nine touchdowns on the ground. As a junior, Samuels snagged 55 receptions for 565 yards and seven touchdowns. He also had 33 carries for 189 yards and six scores. In his senior year, N.C. State lined him up all over the place and sought to get him the ball in a variety of ways. Samuels had 76 receptions for 597 yards and four touchdowns in 2017. On the ground, he averaged 5.2 yards per carry for 403 yards and 12 touchdowns."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Wyatt Teller","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Daniel Carlson","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jamarco Jones","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jordan Wilkins","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Darius Phillips","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Mike White","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"JK Scott","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Johnny Townsend","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Marquez Valdes-Scantling","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Damion Ratley","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"John Kelly","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Duke Ejiofor","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":264,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Wake Forest","pros":"Flashes big-time potential ; Quick edge rusher ; Speed to turn the corner; Repertoire of moves ; Active hands ; Can rush from the inside in the sub package ; Strong ; Thick ; Sturdy end ; Plus athlete ; Good size ; Length ; Instincts to go for forced fumbles ; Capable of beating tackles with speed or strength ; Movement skills","cons":"Underachiever ; Inconsistent ; Not a natural fit in a 3-4 ; Lacks a steady motor ; Motivation, dedication ;Summary:  Ejiofor went under the radar playing at Wake Forest, and he could end up being one of the top values in the 2018 NFL Draft. After recording 4.5 sacks as a sophomore, Ejiofor broke out in 2016 with 10.5 sacks, 50 tackles, four passes broken up, forced fumbles and one interception. He wasn’t as good as a senior, but he also saw more blocking attention and teams tried to move plays away from him at times. Ejiofor totaled 43 tackles with 16.5 for a loss, 6.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and one pass batted for 2017. ;Ejiofor has the skill set to be good pro pass-rusher. He is strong, thick and quick. Ejiofor is at his best in obvious passing situations when he can pin his ears back and go after the quarterback. He will use a variety of moves to get off blocks, including a spin, club and swim to go along with speed around the corner – see the video below. He also has the ability to move inside and rush against guards in passing situations. Ejiofor presents a real speed mismatch on the inside.","similar_player":"Justin Tuck. When Ejiofor is playing well, he reminds me of Justin Tuck during his good years with the New York Giants. Tuck was a quick, thick and athletic defensive end who also could rush from the inside in passing situations. In the 2005 NFL Draft, Tuck was a steal as a third-round pick. Ejiofor should go on Day 2 this year, and if he pans out, I think he could be an end similar to Tuck.;NFL Matches:","simular_player_bio":"Indianapolis, San Francisco, Oakland, Miami, Green Bay, Detroit, Carolina, Tennessee, New Orleans, New York Giants and New England","summary":"Ejiofor went under the radar playing at Wake Forest, and he could end up being one of the top values in the 2018 NFL Draft. After recording 4.5 sacks as a sophomore, Ejiofor broke out in 2016 with 10.5 sacks, 50 tackles, four passes broken up, forced fumbles and one interception. He wasn’t as good as a senior, but he also saw more blocking attention and teams tried to move plays away from him at times. Ejiofor totaled 43 tackles with 16.5 for a loss, 6.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and one pass batted for 2017.      Ejiofor has the skill set to be good pro pass-rusher. He is strong, thick and quick. Ejiofor is at his best in obvious passing situations when he can pin his ears back and go after the quarterback. He will use a variety of moves to get off blocks, including a spin, club and swim to go along with speed around the corner – see the video below. He also has the ability to move inside and rush against guards in passing situations. Ejiofor presents a real speed mismatch on the inside."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Christian Sam","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Parry Nickerson","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Folorunso Fatukasi","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kylie Fitts","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chris Campbell","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Sam Jones","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Marcell Harris","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Deon Cain","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jake Martin","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ray-Ray McCloud","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Simeon Thomas","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kamrin Moore","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"DeShon Elliott","year":2018,"height":73,"weight":210,"position":"Safety","college":"Texas","pros":"Natural free safety ; Dangerous interception threat ; Instinctive ; Downfield coverage skills ; Excellent ball skills ; Soft hands ; Plays the ball well ; Good route recognition ; Soft hands ; Awareness ; Will come downhill and deliver a hard hit ; Soft hands ; Can make open-field tackles ; Skilled in zone coverage ; Can play the deep center field ; Decisive defender ; Reacts quickly in coverage ; Tracks the ball well ; Reads the eyes of quarterbacks ; Has some size","cons":"Lacks speed ; Could struggle with NFL speed receivers ; Has some tightness ; Not an elite athlete ;Summary:  Every year in college football, there are some breakout players who have huge seasons. Last year, Elliott was one of those prospects. He didn’t do a lot as an underclassman, but Elliott was one of the most dangerous defensive backs in the nation during 2017. It can be difficult for NFL teams to find good free safeties who can be impactful players in pass coverage ,and Elliott fits the bill. He could end up being one of the top value picks in the 2018 NFL Draft.","similar_player":"Glover Quin.","simular_player_bio":"Quin (6-0, 207) was one of the steals of the 2009 NFL Draft, and the Houston Texans were smart enough to draft him in the fourth round. He has become one of the better free safeties in the NFL and is a steady defender in pass coverage. Quin has been to the Pro Bowl and led the NFL in interceptions in the 2014 season. When the Texans were in salary-cap hell, the Lions wisely signed Quin. Elliott’s coverage skills, instincts and ability to take the ball way remind me of Quin.;NFL Matches:  Los Angeles Chargers, Dallas, Carolina, Indianapolis, Tampa Bay, San Francisco, Cincinnati, Washington, Tennessee and New England ;On the second day of the 2018 NFL Draft, there are a lot of potential landing spots for Elliott. The Colts have a trio of second-round picks, and Elliott could form a talented young tandem with Malik Hooker. ;Tampa Bay could use a safety upgrade next to Justin Evans. Elliott could be a nice addition to improve one of the more vulnerable pass defenses in the NFL. ;There has been some talk of the Patriots drafting a safety in the early rounds of the 2018 NFL Draft, and Elliott would be a great fit in New England’s defense. He could be a good fit for the Patriots’ high second-round pick that they got from the 49ers.","summary":"Every year in college football, there are some breakout players who have huge seasons. Last year, Elliott was one of those prospects. He didn’t do a lot as an underclassman, but Elliott was one of the most dangerous defensive backs in the nation during 2017. It can be difficult for NFL teams to find good free safeties who can be impactful players in pass coverage ,and Elliott fits the bill. He could end up being one of the top value picks in the 2018 NFL Draft.     As a freshman, Elliott had only 13 tackles with a breakup, but had two interceptions in backup duty. In 2016, he totaled 30 stops with four breakups and an interception. The junior exploded in 2017 with six interceptions, 63 tackles and three passes broken up."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dylan Cantrell","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jamil Demby","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chris Covington","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Russell Gage","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Sebastian Joseph","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tremon Smith","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Shaun Dion Hamilton","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kahlil McKenzie","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Luke Falk","year":2018,"height":75,"weight":211,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Washington State","pros":"Accurate ; Above-average arm strength ; Good ball placement ; Touch passer ; Enough arm to make all the throws in the NFL ; Rhythm passer ; Pocket presence ; Good timing ; Anticipation ; Will throw into tight windows ; Deadly red-zone passer","cons":"Can have issues reading the field ; Will throw into coverage ; Thin frame ; Needs to add weight ; Lacks escapability ; Lacks mobility ; Will need to learn working under center ; Will need to learn calling plays in the huddle ;Summary:  Over the past four seasons, Luke Falk was one of the most consistent passers in college football. He led Mike Leach’s point-machine offense to put Washington State into a top-25 national ranking. Too often, Falk would get dismissed as a college system quarterback, but team evaluators feel he has NFL potential, and some sources like him as a mid-round pick.","similar_player":"Kirk Cousins.","simular_player_bio":"Scouting sources have compared Falk to Cousins, which makes sense. They don’t have great skill sets or overpowering arms, but they are accurate rhythm throwers. Falk and Cousins are the same height and both have a thinner frame. Cousins was a fourth-round pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, and Falk could go in the same range this year.;NFL Matches:  Cleveland, Denver, New York Giants, New York Jets, Washington, Arizona, Buffalo, Jacksonville, Los Angeles Chargers, New Orleans, Pittsburgh and New England ;There are a lot of quarterback-needy teams in the NFL, so that demand will help Falk. The Browns need a franchise quarterback, but given how high they are picking, they are likely to go with higher-rated signal-callers. The same goes for the Giants, Jets and Broncos, as they all could fill their quarterback need in the first round, if not free agency. Arizona also needs a long-term quarterback and is just outside of the top 10. Kirk Cousins should take away the need for one of these teams, and if the others value other position players more, they could target a quarterback like Falk in the mid-rounds while also signing a different veteran free agent. ;The Redskins, meanwhile, could look to add a quarterback in the mid-rounds to groom behind Alex Smith. ;Even if Tyrod Taylor remains, Buffalo has a new regime that is likely to target a new starting quarterback in the 2018 NFL Draft. The Chargers have to start thinking of Philip Rivers’ eventual replacement, so they could consider Falk as a mid-rounder. The Saints are in the same situation with Drew Brees, as are the Steelers with Ben Roethlisberger. All of those teams could think of Falk as a backup with the potential to grow into more than that.;Jacksonville could consider Falk as an option to turn to when it is done with Blake Bortles. The Patriots traded away Jimmy Garoppolo and Jacoby Brissett, so they could take Falk in the mid-rounds as a young backup to Tom Brady.","summary":"Over the past four seasons, Luke Falk was one of the most consistent passers in college football. He led Mike Leach’s point-machine offense to put Washington State into a top-25 national ranking. Too often, Falk would get dismissed as a college system quarterback, but team evaluators feel he has NFL potential, and some sources like him as a mid-round pick.     As a freshman, Falk completed 64 percent of his throws for 1,859 yards with 13 touchdowns and seven interceptions in limited playing time. In 2015, Falk completed 69 percent of his passes for 4,561 yards with 38 touchdowns and eight interceptions. As a junior, Falk completed 70 percent of his passes for 4,468 yards with 38 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. There were some media reports that Falk would enter the 2017 NFL Draft, but he said those reports were false. Falk eventually decided to return for his senior year. Over 2017, Falk completed 67 percent of his passes for 3,593 yards with 30 touchdowns and 13 interceptions.     Falk has a lot of good traits that lead to him being a potentially good backup quarterback, and perhaps he could turn into an NFL starter. His best and most impressive trait is his accuracy. Falk is an accurate passer who has very good ball placement. He leads receivers downfield and throws them open with where he locates his passes. Falk possesses above-average arm strength and throws good touch passes. He has pocket presence while throwing with good timing and anticipation. In the red zone, Falk can be deadly with his accuracy and his ability to locate the football. He is a good rhythm passer who would be a nice fit in a West Coast offense.      Falk also needs to work on moving his eyes and working through his progressions rather than locking on to one receiver or on to one side of the field. Too often, he shows a propensity to throw into coverage and missing coverage. Falk got away with it in college, but in the NFL, that could lead to more interceptions. Falk always operated out of the shotgun, so he will need to learn how to work under center and understand the associated footwork with taking three- and five-step drops. Falk will have to learn to call plays in the huddle, too. There are a number of quick throws and bubble screens that the Cougars ran that won’t translate to the NFL as well.      In speaking with scouts, they say that Falk has an above-average arm. While his accuracy is his best strength, he does have issues seeing coverage and will throw into it. The same sources also label Falk as a thin-framed player who will need to add weight for the NFL. Additionally, he lacks escapability and mobility for the NFL. Falk could be a mid-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Foyesade Oluokun","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Boston Scott","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jack Cichy","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tanner Lee","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Trenton Cannon","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Trevon Young","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Matt Pryor","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Equanimeous St. Brown","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":214,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Notre Dame","pros":"Route-running ; Mismatch size ; Excellent height ; Enough speed to generate separation ; Dangerous yards-after-the-catch skills ; Tough to tackle ; Play-maker ; Dynamic red-zone weapon ; Back-shoulder skills ; Length ; Large catch radius ; Body control ; Sideline weapon ; Boxes out defensive backs ; High points the football ; Leaping ability","cons":"Could stand to be more physical ; Inconsistent hands ; Quicker than fast ; Can get into funks ; Needs to get over the 2017 season ;Summary:  Every year sees players who ineligible to declare for the draft after their sophomore year, which ends up hurting them. If Equanimeous St. Brown could have entered the 2017 NFL Draft, he would have had a shot at being a first-round pick. He had a solid 2016 season of 58 receptions for 961 yards with nine touchdowns while also dealing with the inconsistent play of DeShone Kizer. If St. Brown had been eligible for last year’s draft, I think he would have been the fourth receiver off the board and gone ahead of Zay Jones, who was the first receiver selected in Round 2. St. Brown could easily have been a first-rounder a year ago.","similar_player":"Vincent Jackson.","simular_player_bio":"St. Brown is a thinner version of Jackson. However after some time in a pro strength and conditioning program, St. Brown could end up being similar size to Jackson (6-5, 230), who is only 15 pounds away. St. Brown’s combination of size, quickness, and route-running present a lot of mismatch problems just like Jackson did during his prime years in San Diego. Jackson was a second-round pick in the 2005 NFL Draft, and St. Brown could go on Day 2 this year.;NFL Matches:  Chicago, San Francisco, Miami, Arizona, Green Bay, Dallas, Baltimore, Dallas, Carolina, New Orleans and Jacksonville ;There are a lot of teams that could be in the market for a wide receiver upgrade in the 2018 NFL Draft. The Bears and 49ers both could consider more receiving talent. Chicago signed two receivers for Mitch Trubisky, but the team could use more talent. The Bears have shown interest in St. Brown, who would make sense for them. St. Brown would be a great fit for Kyle Shanahan’s offense across from Marquise Goodwin. With the 49ers, St. Brown could evolve into a No. 1 receiver, and he would be a great fit for San Francisco late in the second round or early in Round 3. ;In the teens, there are a lot of potential landing spots for St. Brown. The Dolphins could consider bringing St. Brown to South Florida as they need to replace Jarvis Landry. ;Green Bay could use more receiving talent after moving on from Jordy Nelson. St. Brown would be a nice fit in the Packers’ offense. He could become a potent receiver for the sunset seasons of Aaron Rodgers career. On Day 2, St. Brown would make a lot of sense for Green Bay. ;The Cowboys cut Dez Bryant and could use more talent at receiver. St. Brown would be a nice fit for Dallas on Day 2 of the 2018 NFL Draft. ;Arizona has to consider life after Larry Fitzgerald and could use more receiving talent around the future Hall of Famer. If the Cardinals land a quarterback in the first round, St. Brown could be a fit for them on Day 2. ;The Ravens need more talent at receiver, and St. Brown could be a weapon across from Michael Crabtree.","summary":"Every year sees players who ineligible to declare for the draft after their sophomore year, which ends up hurting them. If Equanimeous St. Brown could have entered the 2017 NFL Draft, he would have had a shot at being a first-round pick. He had a solid 2016 season of 58 receptions for 961 yards with nine touchdowns while also dealing with the inconsistent play of DeShone Kizer. If St. Brown had been eligible for last year’s draft, I think he would have been the fourth receiver off the board and gone ahead of Zay Jones, who was the first receiver selected in Round 2. St. Brown could easily have been a first-rounder a year ago.     Even though Kizer was inconsistent in 2016, he was a massive upgrade over what St. Brown had to work with in 2017. Brandon Wimbush was awful and one of the worst quarterbacks in college football. Wimbush was worse at passing the ball than some of the pitiful quarterbacks who have spoiled talented teams at LSU and Florida over the past few years. Over the 2017 season, Wimbush completed only 49.5 percent of his passes for 1,870 yards with 16 touchdowns and six interceptions. Notre Dame was completely dependent on its rushing offense, barely throwing the ball because of Wimbush’s limitations. In fact, the Fighting Irish only had one game all season where they attemptes more than 30 passes.      As one can expect, St. Brown’s production and opportunities fell off dramatically year over year. He also saw a lot of double coverage and was never able to get into any kind of playing rhythm. As a result, he dropped some passes even though his hands were not a problem during the 2016 season. St. Brown totaled only 33 receptions for 515 yards and four touchdowns in 2017. With Wimbush likely to be the starter in 2018, it didn’t make sense for St. Brown to go back to Notre Dame. After declaring for the 2018 NFL Draft, the big wide receiver was impressive at the NFL Scouting Combine, including a 4.48-second time in the 40-yard dash."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cedrick Wilson","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cornell Armstrong","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Braxton Berrios","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jordan Thomas","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Greg Senat","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Colby Gossett","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Peter Kalambayi","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Bradley Bozeman","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Azeem Victor","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Keishawn Bierria","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ade Aruna","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Danny Etling","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Alex Mcgough","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Matthew Adams","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jermaine Kelly","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jullian Taylor","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Javon Wims","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Devante Downs","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"David Williams","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Quentin Poling","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Marcell Ateman","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":216,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Oklahoma State","pros":"Mismatch size ; Catching radius ; Boxes out cornerbacks ; Presents a big target ; Red-zone weapon ; High points the football ; Long arms ; Height ; Length ; Thick build ; Tracks the ball well","cons":"Lacks elite speed ; Not very sudden out of breaks ; Not twitchy ; Lacks first-step explosion ; Ran limited routes in college ; Body catches too many passes ; Lacks elite speed ; Will get caught from behind ; Had a foot injury ; One-year wonder ;Summary:  Over the past few seasons, James Washington was the star receiver for Oklahoma State, but there are some NFL scouts who like Ateman more and believe he has more likelihood of success as a pro. Ateman brings mismatch potential to the NFL and could end up being a higher pick than anticipated.","similar_player":"Malcom Floyd.","simular_player_bio":"Floyd had a solid 12-year career for the Chargers as a size-mismatch weapon. Floyd (6-5, 225) was a large target and produced some seasons with impressive yardage and yards per catch – 19.4 in 2010, 19.9 in 2011-, despite being a No. 2 receiver for most of his career. If Ateman pans out in the NFL, I could see him being a receiver similar to Floyd.;NFL Matches:  Cleveland, San Francisco, Chicago, Denver, Washington, Arizona, Buffalo, Baltimore, New Orleans and Jacksonville ;There are a lot of teams that could be in the market for a wide receiver upgrade in the 2018 NFL Draft. The Browns need more receiving talent for their offense. They can’t count on Josh Gordon to stay on the field, and Corey Coleman hasn’t panned out for them yet. The Browns could consider a receiver like Ateman on Day 2 or in the mid-rounds.","summary":"Over the past few seasons, James Washington was the star receiver for Oklahoma State, but there are some NFL scouts who like Ateman more and believe he has more likelihood of success as a pro. Ateman brings mismatch potential to the NFL and could end up being a higher pick than anticipated.     Ateman contributed some as a backup during his underclassmen years. He missed the 2016 season after suffering a foot injury in the summer before fall camp. In 2017, Ateman recorded 59 catches for 1,156 yards with eight touchdowns. He averaged 19.4 yards per catch and made some clutch plays for the Cowboys."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jason Sanders","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Leon Jacobs","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Travin Howard","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"James Looney","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jordan Mailata","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Andre Smith","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Zaire Franklin","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Bo Scarbrough","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Nick Bawden","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Zach Sieler","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Hunter Bradley","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Richie James","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Greg Stroman","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kendrick Norton","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Keion Crossen","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Justin Lawler","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Will Clapp","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Joshua Frazier","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Logan Cooke","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kendall Donnerson","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Logan Woodside","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ryan Izzo","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Rod Taylor","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Auden Tate","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Korey Cunningham","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Austin Proehl","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Trey Quinn","year":2018}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kyler Murray","year":2019,"height":70,"weight":207,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Oklahoma","pros":"Gritty gamer ; Good arm ; Above-average accuracy ; Can push the ball downfield ; Throws a good deep ball ; Able to loft in touch passes ; Will throw guys open ; Shows good timing ; Athletic ; Can hurt defenses with his feet ; Escapability ; Will make some unbelievable throws ; Winner mentality","cons":"Extremely short ; Thinner framed; underweight for typical quarterbacks ; Could have durability issues in the NFL ; Too short to execute three-step-drop passing in the NFL ; Not wildly inaccurate, but misses some throws ; Recall is average ; Arrogant; personality could turn off some ; Questions on his leadership skills ;Summary:  Kyler Murray was a late addition to the annual NFL Draft party. When area scouts were going through Norman in the fall, most of them did not write up reports on Murray because the Oklahoma coaches told the scouts that Murray was going to play pro baseball. Last year, Murray was a top-10 pick of the Oakland A’s, and Murray received a signing bonus of over $1.5 million. He then has since had to pay that money back to Oakland. ;As one might expect, Murray and Oklahoma dominated the Big XII, leading to Murray winning the Heisman Trophy. In his one season as a starting quarterback for Oklahoma, Murray completed 69 percent of his passes for 4,361 yards with 42 touchdowns and seven interceptions. After losing to Alabama in the college football playoff, Murray decided to declare for the NFL Draft, leaving the league scrambling to study up on him. Teams have found that Murray is a unique player and definitely is a challenging prospect to scout given his physical skill set.","similar_player":"Russell Wilson.","simular_player_bio":"Wilson is the most similar player to Murray who has played in the NFL in recent years. However, I do not think that Murray will end up being as good as Wilson has been for Seattle. Murray is shorter, and Wilson is more built to withstand the NFL punishment. They do have a similar style of play with an arm and mobility, and are gritty competitors.;NFL Matches:  Arizona, Oakland, New York Giants, Denver, Cincinnati, Miami, Washington, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles Chargers, New England","summary":"Kyler Murray was a late addition to the annual NFL Draft party. When area scouts were going through Norman in the fall, most of them did not write up reports on Murray because the Oklahoma coaches told the scouts that Murray was going to play pro baseball. Last year, Murray was a top-10 pick of the Oakland A’s, and Murray received a signing bonus of over $1.5 million. He then has since had to pay that money back to Oakland.      As one might expect, Murray and Oklahoma dominated the Big XII, leading to Murray winning the Heisman Trophy. In his one season as a starting quarterback for Oklahoma, Murray completed 69 percent of his passes for 4,361 yards with 42 touchdowns and seven interceptions. After losing to Alabama in the college football playoff, Murray decided to declare for the NFL Draft, leaving the league scrambling to study up on him. Teams have found that Murray is a unique player and definitely is a challenging prospect to scout given his physical skill set.     I’ve spoken with a couple of general managers and some area scouts about Murray, and they have graded Murray in the second round. That being said, plenty of quarterbacks graded for Day 2 get selected in Round 1, including Pat Mahomes and Deshaun Watson, and generally teams think Murray will probably be the first player selected.      All of the sources were in agreement that an offense would have to be changed and built around Murray. Every team source said that he will have to play out of the shotgun because he is too short to be under center and do quick passing off of three-step drops. Thus, the offense is going to have to be built around Murray and he is not a quarterback who can be plugged into any NFL offense. That also presents some problems for his pro team in finding a backup quarterback who can execute the same plays. Therefore, it is going to take a team that is willing to commit to Murray fully and go all-in on building the entire offense around him.      “[Murray] should be playing pro sports on this field,” said one GM of a quarterback-needy team at Tropicana Field during the East-West Shrine practices. “You’re going to have to change a huge amount of your offense for him. He’s too short, so you can’t put him under center and do a three-step drop. He’s too short to see through 6-foot-5 offensive linemen and defenders getting their hands up. Those west coast offense plays are out the window with him. You have to build the system for him, and he is not a plug-and-play in a pro system like an Andrew Luck, Carson Wentz, Jameis Winston, [Matthew] Stafford, etc. You also are going to be presented with problems for the backup quarterback because Murray is so unique and you won’t be able to find a backup that can duplicate what he does. If Murray gets hurt, you may to do a huge overhaul to the offense in order to suit the backup. He has a good arm and he’s athletic, but you have to really commit to him and build everything around him if you’re going to take him.”      On top of the height, teams are concerned about Murray being thinner framed and are worried about him holding up from the hits of NFL-sized defenders.     Aside from the size issues, Murray is a talented player. He has a good arm that can make all the throws in the NFL, and at times he can make some unbelievable passes. He has above average accuracy and is able to throw guys open with his ball placement. There are times when he has some surprising misses of some throw, and he missed a lot more than Baker Mayfield did running the Oklahoma offense. Murray can get a little loosey-goosey at times, but for a college quarterback entering the NFL, his accuracy would best be described as above average, although not good.      Murray is an excellent athlete who can make big plays with his feet. With some backyard style of play, Murray does have some similarities to Pat Mahomes in making something out of nothing. Murray is not a traditional NFL starting quarterback, but the game has been trending to smaller quarterbacks having more success, so Murray succeeding where others have failed can’t be ruled out.     At the NFL Combine, Murray’s stock seemed to go through the roof. He is now the favorite to be the No. 1-overall pick."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Nick Bosa","year":2019,"height":75,"weight":266,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Dangerous edge pass-rusher ; Good get-off ; Has some pass-rushing moves ; Excellent pursuit defender ; Consistent source of pass pressure ; Coverts speed to power ; Assignment sound ; Disruptive ; Can cause havoc behind the line of scrimmage ; Uses hands well ; Can use his hands and feet at the same time ; Plays with good leverage ; Battles as a run-defender ; Can chase down running backs down from the backside ; Pad level ; Quickness ; Instinctive ; Natural feel for a quarterback ; Skilled at shedding blocks ; Built up power ; Strength to shed blocks ; Experience against double-teams ; Ready to play immediately","cons":"Does not have great length ; A little short ; A little light ; Frame could be maxed out ; Coming off serious injury ; Can get covered up some in the ground game ;Summary:  Before even lining up for one snap, there were big expectations for Nick Bosa at Ohio State. The reason for that was Bosa following in the footsteps of his older brother Joey, who was a superstar defensive end for the Buckeyes and ended up being the third-overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. The pressure and hype didn’t get to Bosa as he quickly made an impact for Ohio State on a defensive line that was filled with future NFL players and early-round picks.","similar_player":"Joey Bosa.","simular_player_bio":"Nick Bosa is very similar to his older brother. Joey is taller and, longer while Nick could be faster and more explosive. Joey went in the top three of his draft class, and Nick should as well depending on how the quarterback and team needs stack up.;NFL Matches:  San Francisco, New York Jets, Oakland, Tampa Bay","summary":"Before even lining up for one snap, there were big expectations for Nick Bosa at Ohio State. The reason for that was Bosa following in the footsteps of his older brother Joey, who was a superstar defensive end for the Buckeyes and ended up being the third-overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. The pressure and hype didn’t get to Bosa as he quickly made an impact for Ohio State on a defensive line that was filled with future NFL players and early-round picks.     As a freshman in 2016, Bosa had a strong debut as a rotational player, recording five sacks with 29 tackles and seven tackles for a loss. He was even better as a sophomore. Bosa got more playing time, but Ohio State still employed a steady rotation with other defensive ends including Sam Hubbard, Tyquan Lewis and Jalyn Holmes. Bosa had 34 tackles, 8.5 sacks, two passes batted and one forced fumble in 2017. Hubbard and Lewis were second-round picks in the 2017 NFL Draft, while Holmes went in the fourth round. Thus, it is very impressive that Bosa was the best defensive lineman on the Buckeyes. He looked like he was just scratching the surface of what he was capable of doing.      Bosa basically only had two games of playing time as a junior, but he dominated with four sacks, 14 tackles with six for a loss and one forced fumble. He suffered an abdominal injury that required surgery in Week 3. After some weeks went by, Bosa withdrew from Ohio State to prepare for the 2019 NFL Draft. It made sense for Bosa from a personal business decision as he already established himself as one of the top prospects, and it was unnecessary for him to take further injury risk. As one could expect, Ohio State really missed him when he was out.      Bosa had a good workout at the combine with a good 40 time of 4.79 seconds, and perhaps most importantly, he showed that he is healthy. Team sources have praised Bosa’s strength and the way he has packed power onto his frame.      From watching Ohio State, there is no doubt that Bosa is a special player. He jumps off the screen with his excellent skill set and his ability to cause havoc in the backfield. For the NFL, Bosa looks like a No. 1 pass-rusher who could be a consistent double-digit sack producer with Pro Bowl potential early in his career.     Bosa is a beast in the pass rush. He has an excellent get-off, firing off the snap. He is fast off the edge with the ability to quickly get leverage by using his speed to get an angle to the quarterback. Bosa supplies a lot of quick pressure as offensive tackles struggle to keep him from getting upfield. Along with his quick feet, Bosa has the agility to cut back to the inside thanks to his athleticism to bend and get underneath blockers.      Aside from his speed and athleticism, Bosa has excellent hands with functional strength to fight off blocks, a burst to close, and puts quarterbacks down hard. Bosa has developed technique and obviously has been working at his craft for years with his older brother. That development extends to the weight room where Bosa has made himself extremely strong for his size. The Bosa brothers are very similar with the relentless presence with speed, power, and physicality as pass-rushers. Nick Bosa has a real nose for the quarterback with instincts and natural feel. He is a dynamic edge rusher for the NFL.      Bosa has the potential to be a good run defender. He has developed natural strength and can hold his ground on some plays. As a pro, it will be interesting to see how he handles length and strength from pro offensive tackles with runs coming straight at him downhill. Bosa being shorter and lacking length could be issues for him. At times, the length issue led to Bosa getting covered up somewhat in the ground game. He is good in pursuit and chases down backs outside of his gap. Improving his run defense is the biggest point of improvement for him entering the NFL.      As a pro, Bosa looks like a potential franchise defensive player as an edge rusher capable of producing double-digit sack seasons on an annual basis. He could be a player who goes to multiple Pro Bowls and is one of the most dangerous pass-rushers in the NFL. He is worthy of being a high first-round pick in any draft class. Team sources also feel Bosa is a safe pick."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Quinnen Williams","year":2019,"height":75,"weight":303,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"Alabama","pros":"Dominating defender ; Can take over games ; Intimidating presence ; Superb pass-rusher ; Repertoire of pass-rushing moves ; Explosive ; Very fast interior defensive lineman; Strong hands ; Surprising strength with bull rush ; Closes on quarterbacks in a hurry ; Excellent get-off ; Fast feet ; Splash plays ; Extremely disruptive; Very skilled at shedding blocks ; Natural pad level ; Good run-defender ; Anchors well in run defense; Lateral anchor ; Very strong; has natural strength ; Can hold his ground versus double teams ; Can beat double teams and still make big plays ; Works upfield ; Very strong for his size ; Plays with good leverage ; Good motor ; Instinctive; Awareness ; Durable ; Well conditioned ; Frees up tackles, edge rushers and linebackers ; Upside; could get better with experience ; Incredible athlete for a big, thick defender","cons":"One-year wonder ; Lacks experience ;Summary:  In the Nick Saban era, Alabama has produced a steady string of excellent pro prospects and freak athletes who have been high first-round picks. That trend has been especially strong on the interior of the defensive line with players like Marcell Dareus, Jonathan Allen and Da’Ron Payne. This year, Williams is the candidate to keep the streak going. Entering the 2018 season, Raekwon Davis was the Alabama defensive lineman garnering all the hype and Isaiah Buggs was considered another nice player next to him, but Williams broke out in 2018 to overtake both of them ;WalterFootball.com was the first in the media to report and project that Williams could be a high first-round pick  in the 2019 NFL Draft. Sources from multiple teams, including two general managers, were raving about Williams to me before the other media caught on to him. After his impressive start to the season, Williams was even better in conference play. He was superb in games against Missouri, Mississippi State and Auburn before utterly dominating LSU. Williams used devastating speed, power and technique to beat the interior of LSU’s line at will. He beat double teams from the guard and center for sacks, plus stuffed runs at the point of attack. For the day, Williams totaled 2.5 sacks, 3.5 tackles for a loss and 10 tackles. His outing against LSU was one of the most impressive performances I have seen by a defensive lineman in years. It was probably the best since Myles Garrett (2015) or Jadeveon Clowney (2012) during their amazing sophomore seasons. In 2018, Williams totaled 71 tackles with 19.5 tackles for a loss, eight sacks and one pass batted. He caused even more disruption than the numbers indicate, including routinely wrecking offensive game plans. ;For the NFL, Williams is a rare prospect with his interior pass-rush ability. He could be one of those rare NFL defensive tackles who is capable of generating multiple seasons of double-digit sacks. Williams is extremely fast off the snap, possessing the ability to fire his gap and close on the quarterback in a hurry. Williams can use pure speed to fly by blockers and win with a speed rush. He also has functional strength to bull rush through blockers, or grab them and toss them aside. On top of his great skill set, Williams shows impressive technique with his hand placement and has a variety of pass-rushing moves with speed rushes, bull rushes, swim moves, and more. He also has a devastating rip move that he uses to get leverage on blockers and knock them off balance. Quickly, Williams gets blockers off balance or sheds the block completely to charge past them down the pocket to get to the quarterback. Williams has a powerful bull rush as well, and there have been plays on which he puts his blockers on roller-skates, pushing them straight back into the quarterback. ;With his sawed-off body, Williams has natural pad level and leverage that make him very difficult to block in combination with his size and speed. In the second half of the season, Williams showed the ability to beat double teams and still get pressure on the quarterback. His interior pass-rushing skills are off the charts, and in conjunction with his run defense, he often takes games over and wrecks the offensive game plan. There also is a mental edge that Williams provides his defense with via his dominance at the point of attack, which forces offenses to focus on him, freeing up other defenders are set up to make some big plays. Williams is a very unique and rare prospect for the NFL in that regard. ;In the ground game, Williams is a quality defender. He holds his ground well with a good lateral anchor that also shows he can absorb double teams. Williams is able to hold his gap and not get pushed back in runs coming straight at him. With his strength and quickness, Williams also tosses blockers aside to cause tackles for a loss. Williams is a well-balanced player who has the ability to defend the run and rush the passer.","similar_player":"Gerald McCoy.","simular_player_bio":"As a rule, I try hard to avoid comparing players to Hall of Famers and legendary players. Thus, I’m going to restrain myself to a degree here, but I think Williams could end up being a better version of Gerald McCoy in the NFL. McCoy has had a good career with Tampa Bay, although it has been held back some by injuries and the Bucs rarely ever having good defensive line talent around McCoy. McCoy is a tough run defender, a dangerous interior pass-rusher, and a freak athlete. Williams is also those things while having a similar athletic skill set. In the 2010 NFL Draft, McCoy was the third-overall pick, and Williams should go in the top three of the 2019 NFL Draft.;NFL Matches:  Arizona, San Francisco, New York Jets, Oakland, Tampa Bay","summary":"In the Nick Saban era, Alabama has produced a steady string of excellent pro prospects and freak athletes who have been high first-round picks. That trend has been especially strong on the interior of the defensive line with players like Marcell Dareus, Jonathan Allen and Da’Ron Payne. This year, Williams is the candidate to keep the streak going. Entering the 2018 season, Raekwon Davis was the Alabama defensive lineman garnering all the hype and Isaiah Buggs was considered another nice player next to him, but Williams broke out in 2018 to overtake both of them      WalterFootball.com was the first in the media to report and project that Williams could be a high first-round pick  in the 2019 NFL Draft. Sources from multiple teams, including two general managers, were raving about Williams to me before the other media caught on to him. After his impressive start to the season, Williams was even better in conference play. He was superb in games against Missouri, Mississippi State and Auburn before utterly dominating LSU. Williams used devastating speed, power and technique to beat the interior of LSU’s line at will. He beat double teams from the guard and center for sacks, plus stuffed runs at the point of attack. For the day, Williams totaled 2.5 sacks, 3.5 tackles for a loss and 10 tackles. His outing against LSU was one of the most impressive performances I have seen by a defensive lineman in years. It was probably the best since Myles Garrett (2015) or Jadeveon Clowney (2012) during their amazing sophomore seasons. In 2018, Williams totaled 71 tackles with 19.5 tackles for a loss, eight sacks and one pass batted. He caused even more disruption than the numbers indicate, including routinely wrecking offensive game plans.      For the NFL, Williams is a rare prospect with his interior pass-rush ability. He could be one of those rare NFL defensive tackles who is capable of generating multiple seasons of double-digit sacks. Williams is extremely fast off the snap, possessing the ability to fire his gap and close on the quarterback in a hurry. Williams can use pure speed to fly by blockers and win with a speed rush. He also has functional strength to bull rush through blockers, or grab them and toss them aside. On top of his great skill set, Williams shows impressive technique with his hand placement and has a variety of pass-rushing moves with speed rushes, bull rushes, swim moves, and more. He also has a devastating rip move that he uses to get leverage on blockers and knock them off balance. Quickly, Williams gets blockers off balance or sheds the block completely to charge past them down the pocket to get to the quarterback. Williams has a powerful bull rush as well, and there have been plays on which he puts his blockers on roller-skates, pushing them straight back into the quarterback.      With his sawed-off body, Williams has natural pad level and leverage that make him very difficult to block in combination with his size and speed. In the second half of the season, Williams showed the ability to beat double teams and still get pressure on the quarterback. His interior pass-rushing skills are off the charts, and in conjunction with his run defense, he often takes games over and wrecks the offensive game plan. There also is a mental edge that Williams provides his defense with via his dominance at the point of attack, which forces offenses to focus on him, freeing up other defenders are set up to make some big plays. Williams is a very unique and rare prospect for the NFL in that regard.      In the ground game, Williams is a quality defender. He holds his ground well with a good lateral anchor that also shows he can absorb double teams. Williams is able to hold his gap and not get pushed back in runs coming straight at him. With his strength and quickness, Williams also tosses blockers aside to cause tackles for a loss. Williams is a well-balanced player who has the ability to defend the run and rush the passer.     Multiple team scouts have given a thumbs up to me on Williams off the field. They said there were no known off-the-field problems with him. At the NFL Scouting Combine, Williams put his great skill set on display with a workout that was similar to Aaron Donald’s in 2014. Williams was slightly slower than Donald, but Williams is 20 pounds heavier, so Williams is just as much of a freaky athlete.     In speaking with NFL sources during the fall, Williams graded out higher than defensive tackles like Houston’s Ed Oliver, Auburn’s Derrick Brown, Mississippi State’s Jeff Simmons and either member of the Clemson duo of Christian Wilkins and Dexter Lawrence. No one from that groups has tape as impressive as what Williams did in 2018.     For the NFL, Williams looks like he could be a franchise defensive player. He has the potential to be one of the best interior pass-rushers in the league. The scary thing with Williams is he is just scratching the surface of his ability. He dominated in 2018, his first year of significant playing time. He could be better once he has more experience and gets more reps to refine his play. The idea of Williams being even better than what he showed in 2018 is mind blowing, and if that happens, he could end up being a legendary player."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Clelin Ferrell","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":264,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Clemson","pros":"Well rounded ; Effective pass-rusher ; Nose for the quarterback ; Good first-step ; Burst to close ; Potential for repertoire of moves ; Active hands ; Uses hands and feet at the same time ; Excellent rip move ; Quality motor ; Consistent producer ; Good in pursuit ; Enough speed to get around the corner ; Solid run defender ; Can hold his ground at the point of attack ; Enough speed to get around the corner ; Good vision ; Athletic enough to redirect ; Splash plays ; Upside","cons":"Not overly fast ; Not overly strong ; Should continue to refine pass-rushing moves ;Summary:  In the passing-driven NFL, edge defenders who can get after the quarterback are always in demand. Off his speed, athleticism and length, Ferrell has the potential to be an impactful edge defender with double-digit sack potential as a pro. Over the past few years at Clemson, Ferrell proved to be a consistent quarterback hunter who improved his run defense to become a well-rounded player.","similar_player":"Derrick Morgan.","simular_player_bio":"Ferrell reminds me of Morgan coming out of Georgia Tech. Morgan (6-4, 261) is a well-rounded defender who is a solid, but not prolific, pass-rusher while being a dependable run defender. Morgan was a mid-first-round pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, and Ferrell could go in the same range this year.;NFL Matches:  Miami, Atlanta, Washington, Carolina, Tennessee, Pittsburgh, Seattle, Houston, Oakland, Indianapolis, Kansas City, New England","summary":"In the passing-driven NFL, edge defenders who can get after the quarterback are always in demand. Off his speed, athleticism and length, Ferrell has the potential to be an impactful edge defender with double-digit sack potential as a pro. Over the past few years at Clemson, Ferrell proved to be a consistent quarterback hunter who improved his run defense to become a well-rounded player.     In 2016, Ferrell had a strong debut as a redshirt freshman with 44 tackles, 12.5 tackles for a loss, six sacks and two passes batted while helping Clemson to win the National Championship. Ferrell then put together a big statistical season as a redshirt sophomore, but he was even better than the numbers indicate. In 2017, he totaled 66 tackles with 18 tackles for a loss, 9.5 sacks, one pass batted and two forced fumbles. However, Ferrell put a ton of heat on the quarterback and the pressures that he started led to production for his teammates as quarterbacks scrambled toward other defenders while trying to escape Ferrell.      In his final season of college football, Ferrell once again helped Clemson with a National Championship, recording 55 tackles with 11.5 sacks, 19.5 tackles for a loss, four passes batted and three forced fumbles during 2018. Ferrell could have returned for another season, but he entered the 2019 NFL Draft with the rest of Clemson’s starting defensive line.     Ferrell is a balanced pass rusher. He has a nice first-step that he uses to get upfield. Ferrell utilizes his functional upper body strength to fight off blocks and has an impressive left arm rip move to shed left tackles and get underneath them. Once he’s free, Ferrell has the quickness to close on the quarterback.      Ferrell is a sound run defender as well. He has enough size and strength to hold his ground and not get blown off the ball. When runs come straight at him, Ferrell has shown some ability to holds his ground, shed the block, and get in on the tackles. He has nice recognition skills and flows to the ball when runs don’t come his direction. While Ferrell is not a dominant run defender, he is solid and contributes.     In speaking with NFL sources, they say that Ferrell would fit best as a left end in a 4-3 defense. He could be a solid pass-rusher going against right tackles, and they don’t expect Ferrell to produce huge sack numbers in the NFL. Ferrell could play in a 3-4 as a standup outside linebacker, but he would fit better in a 4-3."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Devin White","year":2019,"height":72,"weight":237,"position":"Linebacker","college":"LSU","pros":"Superb instincts ; Excellent run defender ; Sideline-to-sideline speed ; Good tackler ; Hard hitter ; Very physical ; Quick ; Diagnosis skills ; Read-and-react skills ; Fits a 4-3 or 3-4 defense ; Always around the ball ; Quick to the flat ; Closing speed ; Rangy ; Advanced pass-coverage linebacker ; Can help cover against tight ends and running backs ; Can drop into zone coverage ; Dangerous blitzer ; Strong, thick build ; Durable ; Athletic upside ; Locker room leader ; Upside; continues to improve","cons":"Good speed, but not rare speed ;Summary:  In 2017, White went from being a backup to one of the best linebackers in the nation. He had only 30 tackles with one sack and forced fumble in 2016, but he exploded onto the scene as a sophomore. His 2017 production exploded, as White was all over the field for the Tigers. He totaled 133 tackles with 14 tackles for a loss, 4.5 sacks, three passes broken up and one interception. White didn’t get the attention of other SEC linebackers like Roquan Smith and Rashaan Evans, first-round picks in the 2018 NFL Draft, but team sources say that White was as good if not better than either of them in 2017. That is a bold statement considering Smith was a top-10 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.","similar_player":"Jonathan Vilma.","simular_player_bio":"White reminds me of Vilma when he was in his prime years for the Jets and Saints. Vilma was an excellent run defender and tackler while also being a thick linebacker who made plays in pass defense. Vilma (6-1, 230) and White are almost identical in size. Vilma went as a top-20 pick in the 2004 NFL Draft, and White could go in the same range in the 2019 NFL Draft.;NFL Matches:  Oakland, Tampa Bay, Detroit, Denver, Cincinnati, Green Bay, Carolina, Pittsburgh","summary":"In 2017, White went from being a backup to one of the best linebackers in the nation. He had only 30 tackles with one sack and forced fumble in 2016, but he exploded onto the scene as a sophomore. His 2017 production exploded, as White was all over the field for the Tigers. He totaled 133 tackles with 14 tackles for a loss, 4.5 sacks, three passes broken up and one interception. White didn’t get the attention of other SEC linebackers like Roquan Smith and Rashaan Evans, first-round picks in the 2018 NFL Draft, but team sources say that White was as good if not better than either of them in 2017. That is a bold statement considering Smith was a top-10 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.     White then totaled 123 tackles with 12 for a loss, six passes broken up, three sacks and three forced fumbles in 2018. He played well, but teams schemed for him more and tried to limit him with extra blocking attention and trying to move plays away from him. Still, White played really well for LSU.      As a linebacker, White is the complete package. He has excellent instincts and is very fast to read his keys to get in position to make plays. For a big and thick linebacker, White has shocking speed to get to the perimeter, and he eats up space in a hurry. That speed was given numerical proof at the combine when White ran a phenomenal 40 time of 4.42 seconds, a tremendous time for a big middle linebacker.      In the ground game, White is a very good tackler who wraps up ball-carriers and puts them into the turf with force. He has the size and mentality to take on blocks, hold his ground, shed the block, and get in on tackles. White is a superb run defender and projects to be a force to shut down and limit the offense’s ground game.     In pass coverage, White is a skilled defender. He is very fast as a blitzer with excellent diagnosis skills. White reads plays quickly and covers a lot of ground in zone. He has the speed to run down the middle seam. On dump-off passes to the flat, White explodes into the ball-carrier and is very good at making tackles in space. His size and athleticism allow him to have the potential to play some man coverage on tight ends and backs out of the backfield.     White is worthy of being a top-10 pick in any draft class because he could be a difference-maker as a three-down starter in the NFL. He is a good fit in for either a 4-3 or a 3-4 defense. He should be a plug-and-play starter assuming he learns the playbook well enough as a rookie could be a Pro Bowler early in his rookie contract."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Josh Allen","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":262,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Kentucky","pros":"Excellent instincts ; Splash plays ; Makes huge plays in the clutch ; Can take over games ; Annual double-digit sack potential in his pro career; Explosive speed off the edge ; Natural pass-rush ability ; Quick get-off ; Excellent in pursuit ; Repertoire of pass-rushing moves ; Dangerous speed to get around the corner ; Active hands at times; Agility to sink his hips/shoulder ; Speed to power rusher ; Can line up at a variety of places ; Good athlete ; Agility to dodge blockers on the run ; Pursuit run defense ; Strong tackler ; Can drop into pass coverage ; Quick to read his keys and get in position to make plays ; Good height, length and weight ; High character ; Locker room leader ; Hard worker ; Loves football ; Upside; continues to improve","cons":"Can get covered up and pushed on runs coming straight at him ;Summary:  In early October of 2017, WalterFootball.com was first to report that Allen was receiving early-round grades from NFL teams. Allen was a backup as a freshman before putting together a solid sophomore season in his debut as a starter. In 2016, he recorded 62 tackles, 8.5 tackles for a loss, seven sacks and four forced fumbles. As a junior, Allen was one of the top edge defenders in the SEC, totaling seven sacks, 65 tackles, 9.5 tackles for a loss, two forced fumbles and three passes batted on the year. Allen considered entering the 2018 NFL Draft, but ultimately decided to return for his senior year.","similar_player":"Leonard Floyd.","simular_player_bio":"I’ve spoken with scouts who have compared Allen to Leonard Floyd with his ability to rush off the edge and drop into coverage. Floyd has turned into a really nice player for the Bears, and in the NFL I think Allen could be a better version of Floyd. Floyd is a freakier athlete, but Allen is more instinctive and a better football player.;NFL Matches:  San Francisco, New York Jets, Oakland, New York Giants, Detroit, Cincinnati, Green Bay, Miami, Washington, Carolina","summary":"In early October of 2017, WalterFootball.com was first to report that Allen was receiving early-round grades from NFL teams. Allen was a backup as a freshman before putting together a solid sophomore season in his debut as a starter. In 2016, he recorded 62 tackles, 8.5 tackles for a loss, seven sacks and four forced fumbles. As a junior, Allen was one of the top edge defenders in the SEC, totaling seven sacks, 65 tackles, 9.5 tackles for a loss, two forced fumbles and three passes batted on the year. Allen considered entering the 2018 NFL Draft, but ultimately decided to return for his senior year.     That ended up being a wise decision, as Allen has improved his standing from being a potential late first-round pick in 2018 to being a top-10 prospect for the 2019 NFL Draft. Allen was one of the best players in college football in 2018, leading Kentucky to a 10-win season. On the year, he totaled 88 tackles with 21.5 tackles for a loss, 17 sacks, five forced fumbles and four passes batted. Prior to dominating Vanderbilt and South Carolina, the senior was phenomenal in leading Kentucky to upsets over Florida and Mississippi State. He came up some massive plays to lead a comeback over Missouri as well. Allen ate up the SEC offensive tackles, and provided a plethora of game-changing plays in crunch time to get the Wildcats wins they otherwise would have fallen short on. It was a season of sheer domination.      In the passing-driven NFL, edge defenders who can get after the quarterback are always in demand. With his speed, athleticism, size, strength and length, Allen could be an impactful edge defender with double-digit sack potential as a pro. He also is a good run defender who is capable of contributing in pass coverage. Allen can do it all and could be a defensive franchise player to build a pro defense around.     Allen is an ideal 3-4 outside linebacker with his ability to rush the passer and drop into coverage. In the pass rush, the first thing that stands out about him is that he is a dangerous edge rusher with natural feel and a nose for the quarterback. Allen is very fast off the edge with a quick first-step and serious speed to run the loop around the corner. He has a nice ability to bend and quick feet to cut around blockers. Offensive tackles can really struggle to get their hands on him and lock him up. In the pass rush, Allen has some speed-based set of pass-rushing moves. Allen uses a spin move, speed around the corner, some speed to power, and rushes to the inside. He also is versatile to put his hand in the ground, stand up over the tackle, or blitz up the middle. On top of getting to the quarterback, Allen gets a lot of pressures while creating sacks for his teammates.     In pass coverage, Allen showed serious improvement as a senior as his pass breakups were huge plays to lead Kentucky to a road upset over Florida. Allen shows a nice ability to function in space, quality instincts, and fluid athleticism to cover. Allen has the skill set to cover with good speed, athleticism, and length. In time, Allen could end up being an asset to help cover receiving tight ends and backs out of the backfield.      In the ground game Allen is a solid defender. He has good instincts, reads his keys well, and consistently is around the ball. Allen uses his speed to chase down backs and flows quickly to the ball. He is fast to the perimeter and is a good tackler in space. For the NFL, Allen could stand to get better at taking on blocks from offensive linemen but he was stronger and showed improvement in this regard as a senior. He can get covered up and pushed back on runs coming straight downhill at him.     Allen is a tailor made player for outside linebacker in a 3-4 defense. If he is drafted to play in a 4-3, he still will be a good player. Allen could revolve from Sam (strong side) linebacker and defensive end. On top of being a complete player, Allen is known to be a high character individual who is a team leader and hard worker.           \r             freestar.queue.push(function () { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-300x250'); });"}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"T.J. Hockenson","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":251,"position":"Tight End","college":"Iowa","pros":"Excellent blocker ; Developed blocking technique ; Big frame ; Leaping ability ; Red-zone weapon ; Reliable hands ; Soft hands ; Quick down the seam ; Mismatch weapon ; Too fast for linebackers and some safeties ; Too big for safeties to cover; Dangerous run-after-the-catch skills ; Breaks tackles downfield; gets yards after contact ; Tough to get on the ground ; Tracks the ball well ; Athletic ; Fast for a tight end ; Adjusts well to the ball ; Good route-runnner ; Finds the soft spots in zone coverage ; Fearless in the middle of the field ; Upside","cons":"Adequate speed, but not overwhelming ; Good, but not great, athlete ;Summary:  Teammate Noah Fant entered the 2018 season with more hype, but it was Hockenson who became the star tight end for the Hawkeyes. While splitting targets with Fant, Hockenson totaled 49 receptions for 760 yards with six touchdowns. Both then entered the 2019 NFL Draft and have early-round potential, but Hockenson’s excellent 2018 season vaulted him to being the top tight end for the 2019 NFL Draft.","similar_player":"Zach Ertz.","simular_player_bio":"Hockenson and Ertz (6-5, 250) are almost identical in size and have similar athleticism. Both possess speed and agility to go with their frames. They also have blocking ability to go along with being receiving threats. If Hockenson pans out, I think he could be a tight end similar to Ertz.;NFL Matches:  Jacksonville, Detroit, Seattle, Houston, Oakland, Los Angeles Chargers, New England,;The Jaguars could use a long-term starting tight end because they let Austin Seferian-Jenkins go. Hockenson would provide a weapon for Nick Foles and help Jacksonville run the ball with Leonard Fournette.","summary":"Teammate Noah Fant entered the 2018 season with more hype, but it was Hockenson who became the star tight end for the Hawkeyes. While splitting targets with Fant, Hockenson totaled 49 receptions for 760 yards with six touchdowns. Both then entered the 2019 NFL Draft and have early-round potential, but Hockenson’s excellent 2018 season vaulted him to being the top tight end for the 2019 NFL Draft.     As a blocker, Hockenson is special. He is like an extra offensive lineman with his ability to tie up and handle defenders. He has size and strength, and should be able to win his blocks at the NFL level as well. Hockenson gives a relentless effort and displays excellent technique. His blocking should improve with pro coaching, but he enters the NFL as a plus blocker and significantly better than most receiving tight end prospects.     Hockenson has mismatch potential for the passing game. With his quickness and athleticism, Hockenson will be tough for linebackers to cover, and his size is problematic for safeties. Hockenson does a nice job of using his frame to shield defenders from the ball and win on contested catches. He also has reliable hands and is dangerous after the catch. He runs through tackles and picks up yards after contact downfield. In the open field, Hockenson will hurdle defensive backs, but he may want to be careful about doing that in the NFL or he will be putting his body in a vulnerable situation.      Hockenson is dangerous at working the middle seam and has quickness to get to the second level. With his good route-running and his feel, he can consistently get open. He tracks the ball well, adjusts to passes well, and is a real asset in the red zone. Hockenson’s NFL team is going to have him as a main stay in the red zone through his blocking and receiving ability. With his athletic upside, Hockenson’s best football is in front of him, as he should improve as he gains experience.      Sources from a multiple teams say that Hockenson is the consensus top tight end for the 2019 NFL Draft, and they believe he will be a first-round pick. Hockenson did not grade out as high as O.J. Howard did coming out of Alabama in 2017, or Eric Ebron did coming out of North Carolina in 2014. Thus, they believe that Hockenson should go in the 20s, but it definitely is possible that a team reaches and takes him earlier."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ed Oliver","year":2019,"height":73,"weight":287,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"Houston","pros":"Incredible athlete ; Rare speed; extremely fast interior defensive lineman; Can take over games ; Intimidating presence ; Dangerous pass-rusher ; Explosive ; Closes on quarterbacks in a hurry ; Excellent get-off ; Fast feet ; Splash plays ; Extremely disruptive; Natural pad level ; Skilled at shedding blocks ; Good pursuit run defender ; Plays with good leverage ; Good motor ; Instinctive; Awareness ; Great twitch ; Durable ; Well conditioned ; Upside; could get better with experience","cons":"Undersized ; Lacks weight ; Short ; Struggles in downhill run defense; Weak lateral anchor ; Lacks strength ; Houston staff sais 285-290 pounds is too heavy for him ;Summary:  Without ever playing a snap, Oliver made college football history. He became the first five-star recruit in history to chose a school that was not in a power-five conference. Many were surprised that the Houston native did not go with a local recruiting power house like Texas A&M, Texas or Oklahoma. Even though Oliver did not go to a Big XII school, that power-five conference immediately saw what it had missed out on when Oliver dominated Oklahoma in his first game as a true freshman. That game set the tone for a tremendous freshman year in which he totaled 66 tackles with 22.5 tackles for a loss, five sacks, three forced fumbles and nine passes batted.","similar_player":"Dominique Easley.","simular_player_bio":"The media have jumped all over themselves comparing Oliver to Aaron Donald, but team sources think that comparison is flawed. Sources say that Oliver is not Donald, and that such a comparison is off because Oliver doesn’t have nearly the same strength as Donald. Donald has great strength, while Oliver lacks it. Sources say Oliver is a lot lighter than Donald, and as a result they are different players. ;“He is not the same guy as Donald,” said one source. “He is more comparable to a Dominique Easley. [Oliver is] disruptive, twitchy, and can do a lot of positive things, so that is why people are eager to compare him to Donald because they both have surprising speed. But Oliver is not Donald. Donald is extremely strong, and you could see that at the Senior Bowl when he was tossing guys around. Oliver has issues with mass and problems with double teams that Donald does not. [Oliver’s] lateral anchor is a problem.” ;Easley was an explosive and undersized defensive tackle coming out of Florida. Off-the-field issues have held him back in his career, but entering the NFL, Easley (6-2, 270) was a fast interior rusher with excellent athleticism but lacking size. Oliver has similar size and skill set to Easley.;NFL Matches:  Oakland, Tampa Bay, New York Giants, Detroit, Buffalo, Miami, Atlanta, Minnesota, Tennessee","summary":"Without ever playing a snap, Oliver made college football history. He became the first five-star recruit in history to chose a school that was not in a power-five conference. Many were surprised that the Houston native did not go with a local recruiting power house like Texas A&M, Texas or Oklahoma. Even though Oliver did not go to a Big XII school, that power-five conference immediately saw what it had missed out on when Oliver dominated Oklahoma in his first game as a true freshman. That game set the tone for a tremendous freshman year in which he totaled 66 tackles with 22.5 tackles for a loss, five sacks, three forced fumbles and nine passes batted.     In 2017, Oliver recorded 73 tackles with 16.5 tackles for a loss, 5.5 sacks, three passes batted and two forced fumbles. Even with teams selling out to stop him, they struggled to slow him down, and he continued to live in the backfield of the opposition. As a junior, Oliver totaled 54 tackles with 14.5 tackles for a loss, three sacks, one forced fumble and two passes batted. He missed four games with a knee injury and chose to skip Houston’s bowl game to protect himself from injury and start preparing for the 2019 NFL Draft.     Oliver is an impactful interior pass-rusher with a rare ability to harass the quarterback as an inside rusher. His pass-rush potential is very hard to find, and that makes him a beloved prospect across the scouting community. Oliver is extremely fast at the point off attack. He explodes out of his stance and immediately achieves penetration into the backfield. On top of his speed and tremendous pad level, Oliver has active hands to slap away blockers’ hands. He also can bend and has the agility to redirect to the quarterback. Oliver has rare explosive speed off the ball and constantly lives in the backfield.      It is common to say that a defensive tackle has a burst to close or gets upfield quickly, but is very rare to say that a defensive tackle has excellent pursuit skills. However, Oliver is that rare kind of defender with the way he flies to the ball. He demonstrates a relentless style of play to chase down ball-carriers away from the tackle box, and his rare speed allows him to make plays that others can only dream about. Of course ,Oliver has superb closing speed given his explosiveness off the snap. Oliver has good instincts and recognition skills that put him in position to make a lot of plays as well. His intelligence and instincts also lead to him batting a lot of passes for a defensive tackle.      Oliver plays hard as a run defender. He is at his best when firing into the backfield to blow up runs behind the line of scrimmage. His tackles for a loss total is no fluke. The problems that Oliver has in the ground game are being undersized and holding up against downhill runs coming straight at him. He does not have a strong lateral anchor and can get covered up in the ground game. Oliver’s lateral anchor is going to be problematic in the NFL, and he should not be played as a nose tackle. Double teams also can give him problems.      Sources say that as a junior, Oliver was weighing in at 275 pounds during the fall and played as heavy as 282 pounds. The Houston staff believed that 285-290 pounds was too heavy for Oliver. At the combine though, he weighted in at 287, so it will be interesting to see if he remains at that weight for NFL games and how that impacts his quickness and athleticism. Even at 287, he is undersized for the NFL and really is the size of a designated pass-rusher – DPR – defensive tackle. In speaking to team contacts, they feel the scheme limitations are something to be considered with Oliver.     “My issues are, one, it is scheme specific that he has to go to the right team and used in a particular way,” said an area scout. “If he were to go to a 3-4 scheme with two awesome ends like Pittsburgh with [Cameron] Heyward on one side and [Stephon] Tuitt on the other, that could work because it would allow him to get off. Or Houston between Watt and Clowney, but that is a tough situation to find.      I graded Oliver as a late [first-rounder] but I think someone will take him in the mid-first [round]. I would bet a paycheck that he does not go No. 1 overall. There is no way. There are too many potential issues.”      In speaking to some other team sources, they agreed about Oliver not going at the top of the first round. The range from surveying sources was the middle of the top 10 to the middle of the first round. Still, they all were enthusiastic about Oliver’s NFL potential and thought he was worthy of going early in Round 1."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Devin Bush","year":2019,"height":71,"weight":234,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Michigan","pros":"Extremely fast ; Dynamic sideline-to-sideline speed ; Good build; Superb pursuit defender ; Works through trash ; Tremendous closing speed ; Athletic ; Can contribute in coverage on backs, tight ends and receivers ; Covers a lot of ground in zone coverage ; Can break down in space ; Dangerous blitzer ; Open-field tackler","cons":"Average instincts; Takes false steps in coverage; Overpursuit; Not a standout in-the-box run defender ; Can get pushed back defending runs coming downhill ;Summary:  With the NFL becoming a passing-driven league, pro teams need linebackers who are fast athletes and capable of contributing to pass coverage. Bush is that kind of linebacker, and he gave perfect proof with a stellar NFL Scouting Combine highlighted by a 4.43-second time in the 40-yard dash. Bush has a skill set that is coveted throughout the NFL. ;Bush’s sophomore season was his best, and he totaled 101 tackles with five sacks, eight passes broken up and an interception. In 2018, Bush recorded 78 tackles with five sacks, nine tackles for a loss, six passes broken up and five sacks. ;For the NFL, Bush is a seek-and-destroy linebacker. His best trait is world-class speed for a 5-foot-11, 234-pound linebacker. Bush can flat out fly while patrolling sideline to sideline and has the ability to cover a ton of ground. He displays easy speed to close on ball-carriers or receivers running into open territory. On top of his speed, Bush is an agile athlete who can break down in space and get backs to the ground. He is a steady open-field tackler and also will flash some violence, as he throws ball-carriers to the ground with authority. Bush also does a nice job of going for the strip when making a tackle. ;As a run defender, Bush is at his best using speed to chase down ball-carriers. He has issues with holding his ground and taking on blocks, so he is not a skilled in-the-box run defender. That is one reason why his tackle total was depressed despite having played in a running conference. Offensive linemen are able to get a push on him and knock him back. Bush will sometimes try to run around blocks, but generally he is pretty good at holding his gap. Bush does very well defending perimeter runs and is quick to blast into the backfield when he sees a stretch play developing. He is aggressive and can be susceptible to overpursue. Bush also has average instincts that are moderately disappointing. ;In pass coverage, Bush has the speed and athletic ability to be a real asset. He is fast to run with backs, tight ends and wide receivers. However, he needs to improve his recognition as he will take false steps in coverage that put him in a tough spot of having to close on separation. Bush covers a lot of ground in zone coverage in the middle of the field with the ability to limit gains downfield. He is a good blitzer, utilizing his speed to dart by blockers, and he is adept at generating pressure on the quarterback. ;Bush’s best fit at the next level would come as a Will – weak side – linebacker playing next to a true Mike – middle – linebacker in a 4-3 or 3-4 defense. That would help to let Bush run free and use his speed to make plays while reducing the amount of blocks he has to take on from offensive linemen.","similar_player":"Shaq Thompson.","simular_player_bio":"There are a lot of similarities with Thompson and Bush. Both of them are versatile athletes who are very fast and almost identical in size. Thompson (6-0, 230) was the 25th-overall pick in 2015, and Bush could go in the same range in the 2019 NFL Draft. While being very fast and dynamic athletes, both Bush and Thompson seems to have something missing with just average instincts that keep them from producing big tackle totals.;NFL Matches:  Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Oakland, Indianapolis, Green Bay, Los Angeles Rams, New England","summary":"With the NFL becoming a passing-driven league, pro teams need linebackers who are fast athletes and capable of contributing to pass coverage. Bush is that kind of linebacker, and he gave perfect proof with a stellar NFL Scouting Combine highlighted by a 4.43-second time in the 40-yard dash. Bush has a skill set that is coveted throughout the NFL.      Bush’s sophomore season was his best, and he totaled 101 tackles with five sacks, eight passes broken up and an interception. In 2018, Bush recorded 78 tackles with five sacks, nine tackles for a loss, six passes broken up and five sacks.      For the NFL, Bush is a seek-and-destroy linebacker. His best trait is world-class speed for a 5-foot-11, 234-pound linebacker. Bush can flat out fly while patrolling sideline to sideline and has the ability to cover a ton of ground. He displays easy speed to close on ball-carriers or receivers running into open territory. On top of his speed, Bush is an agile athlete who can break down in space and get backs to the ground. He is a steady open-field tackler and also will flash some violence, as he throws ball-carriers to the ground with authority. Bush also does a nice job of going for the strip when making a tackle.      As a run defender, Bush is at his best using speed to chase down ball-carriers. He has issues with holding his ground and taking on blocks, so he is not a skilled in-the-box run defender. That is one reason why his tackle total was depressed despite having played in a running conference. Offensive linemen are able to get a push on him and knock him back. Bush will sometimes try to run around blocks, but generally he is pretty good at holding his gap. Bush does very well defending perimeter runs and is quick to blast into the backfield when he sees a stretch play developing. He is aggressive and can be susceptible to overpursue. Bush also has average instincts that are moderately disappointing.      In pass coverage, Bush has the speed and athletic ability to be a real asset. He is fast to run with backs, tight ends and wide receivers. However, he needs to improve his recognition as he will take false steps in coverage that put him in a tough spot of having to close on separation. Bush covers a lot of ground in zone coverage in the middle of the field with the ability to limit gains downfield. He is a good blitzer, utilizing his speed to dart by blockers, and he is adept at generating pressure on the quarterback.      Bush’s best fit at the next level would come as a Will – weak side – linebacker playing next to a true Mike – middle – linebacker in a 4-3 or 3-4 defense. That would help to let Bush run free and use his speed to make plays while reducing the amount of blocks he has to take on from offensive linemen.     In the 2019 NFL Draft, Bush is expected to be a first-round pick. His range is expected to be middle of the first round to late in the first round."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jonah Williams","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":302,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Alabama","pros":"Intelligent ; Excellent technique ; Hand placement ; Plays with good leverage ; Bends at the knee; avoids waist bending ; Well-balanced blocker ; Recoverability ; Awareness ; Sustains blocks ; Keeps his feet moving ; Reliable pass blocker ; Can torque defenders in the ground game ; Beats defenders to spots to open holes ; Ties up defenders to keep them from getting to ball-carriers ; Scheme versatile ; Known as a good-character individual ; Intelligent ; Great knowledge of technique ; Football I.Q. ; Hard worker ; Lots of experience against top competition ; Position flexibility; could play tackle, guard or center","cons":"Not overly strong ; Not fast or very quick ; Not a great athlete ; Arm length – 33.63 inches ; Can struggle with elite speed off the edge ; Can get overpowered ;Summary:  At just about every position on the field, Alabama has been a factory for NFL talent during the Nick Saban era, and the offensive line is no exception. However, it is rare for a player to break into the starting line up early in their career as Saban has been more inclined to play upperclassmen. Thus, it said a lot for Williams when he broke into the starting lineup at right tackle as a freshman. After a strong debut there, Williams went over to left tackle once Cam Robinson moved on to the NFL. Over the past two seasons, Williams was a reliable pass protector and run blocker for the Crimson Tide. With his steady play, Williams turned himself into an early-round prospect for the NFL. ;There are a lot of strengths to Williams as a player, but in speaking with team sources, the attributes mentioned the most are intelligence and technique. Team evaluators think that Williams is a very smart blocker, and he uses that to his advantage on how he attacks defenders to keep them away from his quarterback or ball-carrier. Williams has very good technique. His hand placement, knee bend, and leverage are all very good. ;As a pass blocker, Williams is very reliable. He sets up well and plays the typewriter with his feet to keep defenders from getting around the corner. Williams uses his good hand placement and upper body to sustain his blocks while not allowing much give on second efforts. When he does allow a rusher to get upfield, Williams shows a nice ability to recover and tie up his blocker, using any means necessary to keep them from getting to the quarterback. Elite speed or strength can give Williams some problems on the edge, thus many believe he should not be a left tackle in the NFL. ;In the ground game, Williams is a steady blocker who ties up his defenders. He is not a road-grader who blasts defenders off the ball with overwhelming power. However, he is a smart blocker who beats defenders to the spot and uses his technique to tie them up or torque them away from his ball-carriers. Williams is not a power player, and he would be a good fit in a zone-blocking scheme.","similar_player":"Bryan Bulaga. Bulaga (6-5, 314) and Williams have similar skill sets. Bulaga is heavier with more strength, but Williams could approach those same levels after some time developing in the NFL. Bulaga has been a better fit at right tackle in the NFL, and Williams could follow that trend. Bulaga was the 23rd overall-pick in 2010, and Williams could go in the same range. During his NFL career, I could see Williams being a pro comparable to Bulaga.;NFL Matches:","simular_player_bio":"Cincinnati, Green Bay, Miami, Carolina, Philadelphia, Houston, Minnesota","summary":"At just about every position on the field, Alabama has been a factory for NFL talent during the Nick Saban era, and the offensive line is no exception. However, it is rare for a player to break into the starting line up early in their career as Saban has been more inclined to play upperclassmen. Thus, it said a lot for Williams when he broke into the starting lineup at right tackle as a freshman. After a strong debut there, Williams went over to left tackle once Cam Robinson moved on to the NFL. Over the past two seasons, Williams was a reliable pass protector and run blocker for the Crimson Tide. With his steady play, Williams turned himself into an early-round prospect for the NFL.      There are a lot of strengths to Williams as a player, but in speaking with team sources, the attributes mentioned the most are intelligence and technique. Team evaluators think that Williams is a very smart blocker, and he uses that to his advantage on how he attacks defenders to keep them away from his quarterback or ball-carrier. Williams has very good technique. His hand placement, knee bend, and leverage are all very good.      As a pass blocker, Williams is very reliable. He sets up well and plays the typewriter with his feet to keep defenders from getting around the corner. Williams uses his good hand placement and upper body to sustain his blocks while not allowing much give on second efforts. When he does allow a rusher to get upfield, Williams shows a nice ability to recover and tie up his blocker, using any means necessary to keep them from getting to the quarterback. Elite speed or strength can give Williams some problems on the edge, thus many believe he should not be a left tackle in the NFL.      In the ground game, Williams is a steady blocker who ties up his defenders. He is not a road-grader who blasts defenders off the ball with overwhelming power. However, he is a smart blocker who beats defenders to the spot and uses his technique to tie them up or torque them away from his ball-carriers. Williams is not a power player, and he would be a good fit in a zone-blocking scheme.     Williams does not have elite quickness, strength, athleticism, or size. Hence, he is not a high first-round talent. With his arms being shorter and him not having special quickness or athletic ability, Williams would be better off playing guard or right tackle in the NFL in this analyst’s opinion. Center could be a good option for Williams as well, and it would not surprise me if center is his best position for the pros, as his intelligence will be a great asset in the middle of the line.      Some team sources say they have graded Williams as a late first-round pick, while others have graded him in the second round. He is a smart blocker who is steady and reliable. Some sources say they are projecting Williams to right tackle or guard, and think he would only be an emergency left tackle who could finish out a game because he’s smart, but teams wouldn’t want him to start at left tackle in the NFL. Others think he could stay at left tackle, and some think he should be a center. The Alabama staff told scouts this year they wanted to play Williams at center as a senior but the other players on their roster forced them to play Williams at left tackle.      Teams love Williams character, intelligence, football I.Q., and superb knowledge of technique. He drew rave reviews from his combine interviews.      In the 2019 NFL Draft, Williams will probably get selected as high as the middle of the first round and is likely go as a top-25 pick."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Rashan Gary","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":277,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Michigan","pros":"Freak athlete ; Fast edge rusher ; Ideal size ; Excellent combination of height, weight, length, speed and athleticism ; Fast off the edge ; Very good in pursuit ; Speed to power rusher ; Pursuit run defense ; Good play recognition ; Ability to redirect ; Closing speed ; Burst to get upfield ; Has strength ; Strong to get off blocks ; Active hands ; Uses hands and feet at the same time ; Versatile to play a variety of techniques ; Fits a 3-4 or 4-3 defense ; Huge upside; best football is ahead of him","cons":"Lack of production in college; Can be more disruptive than productive; Shoulder injury from junior year ; Was streaky at times ; Could use more pass-rushing moves for the NFL ;Summary:  Coming out of high school in New Jersey, Gary was one of the top recruits in the nation and some recruiting outlets had him as the No. 1 player in the country. He was a huge signing for Jim Harbaugh and the Wolverines. While Michigan had some good talent returning on its defensive line, the true freshman Gary was able to earn some playing time and chipped in 27 tackles with one sack. As a sophomore, Gary broke into the starting lineup and had a quality debut in his first year of extended playing time. As the season progressed, Gary showed improvement and ended the season with an impressive performance against rival Ohio State. He totaled 56 tackles with nine tackles for a loss, 3.5 sacks and two forced fumbles in 2017. ;In 2018, Gary totaled 43 tackles with 7.5 for a loss and 3.5 sacks. He missed three games with an AC shoulder joint sprain and sat out Michigan’s bowl game. At the combine, Gary had a fabulous workout, showing off his freakish combination of size and speed. A 6-foot-4, 277-pound defensive lineman running a 4.58-second 40-yard dash is incredible, and that time was faster than a lot of the top running back prospects for the 2019 NFL Draft. Along with running fast, Gary showed his quickness and athleticism in the field work.","similar_player":"Jadeveon Clowney.","simular_player_bio":"There are a lot of similarities with Gary and Jadeveon Clowney. Both of them are freak athletes with insane skill sets of size, speed and upside. Both can be more disruptive than productive at times with some streakiness to their play. Gary is more agile and not as stiff as Clowney, but Clowney produced a lot more in his college career. In the NFL, I could see Gary being an excellent defender similar to Clowney.;NFL Matches:  San Francisco, New York Jets, Oakland, New York Giants, Detroit, Cincinnati, Green Bay, Miami, Washington, Carolina","summary":"Coming out of high school in New Jersey, Gary was one of the top recruits in the nation and some recruiting outlets had him as the No. 1 player in the country. He was a huge signing for Jim Harbaugh and the Wolverines. While Michigan had some good talent returning on its defensive line, the true freshman Gary was able to earn some playing time and chipped in 27 tackles with one sack. As a sophomore, Gary broke into the starting lineup and had a quality debut in his first year of extended playing time. As the season progressed, Gary showed improvement and ended the season with an impressive performance against rival Ohio State. He totaled 56 tackles with nine tackles for a loss, 3.5 sacks and two forced fumbles in 2017.      In 2018, Gary totaled 43 tackles with 7.5 for a loss and 3.5 sacks. He missed three games with an AC shoulder joint sprain and sat out Michigan’s bowl game. At the combine, Gary had a fabulous workout, showing off his freakish combination of size and speed. A 6-foot-4, 277-pound defensive lineman running a 4.58-second 40-yard dash is incredible, and that time was faster than a lot of the top running back prospects for the 2019 NFL Draft. Along with running fast, Gary showed his quickness and athleticism in the field work.     Gary has the potential to be a dangerous edge rusher against the pass. He is surprisingly fast for a big defensive end and is able to bend and dip underneath blockers, with rare speed to close on the quarterback. Sometimes, Gary has a delayed reaction in getting started, but he has tremendous speed to dart by tackles and achieve penetration. He has a serious burst to get upfield and can eat up space in a hurry. Along with his speed, Gary has quality size to him with the strength to get off blocks. Gary has active hands and is able to use them at the same time as his feet. He does well using his speed to get upfield, chops the tackles’ hands off of him, and then bolts around the corner to pressure the quarterback. Gary needs to develop more pass-rushing moves for the NFL. It would be good to see him add more rip, club and swim moves.      As a run defender, Gary is at his best when he uses his speed to get upfield and cause disruption, but he has a strong base to hold up at the point of attack. Gary is a very good pursuit defender, doing a nice job of flowing to the ball. He uses his speed to close with agility and strength to peel off blocks. With some development, Gary could become a well-balanced defender who is effective in both phases.      Gary is a great fit for a 4-3 defense due to his a superb combination of size, speed and athleticism to be a base end. His freaky skill set would make him a larger right end to go against left tackles, and a very unique end to fill that role. Also in a 4-3, Gary could also move inside to rush as a three-technique in the sub package. In a 3-4 defense, Gary could play five-technique defensive end, yet also is athletic and fast enough to stand up some and play outside linebacker. Moving around like that would be similar to how Houston defensive coordinator Romeo Crennell has used Jadeveon Clowney.      In speaking with team sources, they believe that Gary will probably go as a top-10 pick and should not slip past the midway point of the first round. Gary has a ton of upside and his best football ahead of him."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Christian Wilkins","year":2019,"height":75,"weight":315,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"Clemson","pros":"Good athlete ; Quick at the point of attack ; Instinctive ; Dangerous interior pass-rusher ; Closes on quarterbacks in a hurry ; Disruptive; Strong hands ; Uses hands and feet at same time ; Good rip move ; Technically sound interior defensive lineman; Repertoire of pass-rushing moves ; Splash plays ; Quick feet ; Good get-off ; Ability to shed blocks ; Rare athletic skill set ; Strong at the point of attack ; Agile ; Can bull through offensive linemen ; Quality run defender ; Not easy to move at the point of attack ; Good vision ; Carries weight well ; Successful against good competition ; Ready to contribute quickly ; Extremely versatile ; Can play a variety of 4-3 or 3-4 techniques ; Durable ; Team leader","cons":"Lacks speed to be a full-time defensive end in the NFL ; Can have some quiet stretches and games ;Summary:  Deshaun Watson was the star of Clemson’s National Championship season in 2016, and the program’s runner-up performance the previous year. The Clemson defense was and has continued to be excellent, and Wilkins was one of its best players. He hwas a consistent disruptor at the point of attack who contributed well in both phases. Wilkins is an extremely gifted athlete with a rare combination of speed and agility in a big body with length. While Wilkins may not look like freak athlete via the eye ball test, he certainly is one on the football field.","similar_player":"Fletcher Cox.","simular_player_bio":"Wilkins reminds me a lot of Cox. They are almost identical in size, and both have rare athleticism with speed and versatility. Cox (6-4, 310) has a freakish combination of speed, agility, and athleticism for that build. Wilkins is not quite as fast, athletic and agile, but he could be a poor-man’s version of Cox. Cox was the 12th-overall pick by the Eagles in the 2012 NFL Draft, and Wilkins could go in that same range this year. In the NFL, I could see Wilkins being a versatile defender who is similar to, although maybe not quite as good as Cox.;NFL Matches:  Tampa Bay, New York Giants, Detroit, Buffalo, Miami, Atlanta, Carolina, Minnesota, Tennessee","summary":"Deshaun Watson was the star of Clemson’s National Championship season in 2016, and the program’s runner-up performance the previous year. The Clemson defense was and has continued to be excellent, and Wilkins was one of its best players. He hwas a consistent disruptor at the point of attack who contributed well in both phases. Wilkins is an extremely gifted athlete with a rare combination of speed and agility in a big body with length. While Wilkins may not look like freak athlete via the eye ball test, he certainly is one on the football field.     As a freshman in 2015, Wilkins made 33 tackles and two sacks. He then played well for Clemson in 2016 as part of a tough defensive line that controlled the point of attack. The sophomore recorded 48 tackles with 13 tackles for a loss, 3.5 sacks and 10 passes batted. That season, Wilkins had to play a lot of defensive end because of injury. He displayed a nice ability to play there, but his home is on the inside, and he was back where he belongs at tackle in 2017. As a junior, Wilkins totaled 60 tackles with 8.5 tackles for a loss and four sacks. In 2018, Wilkins totaled 50 tackles with 14 for a loss, 5.5 sacks and a forced fumble. He was consistently good for Clemson from start to finish in his final season of college football. In speaking to scouts who were through Clemson last fall, they feel that Wilkins played better as a senior than he did as a junior.      Wilkins is dangerous in the pass rush. He is a quick defender at the point of attack with the ability to fire his gap. He uses his strength to push through blocks and can close in an instant on the quarterback. Wilkins has a burst to fire by guards into the backfield and the strength to bull rush through linemen. He also has good hand usage and shows some variety in his pass-rushing moves to get after the quarterback. Wilkins displayed excellent versatility during college in terms of rush production from a variety of positions and techniques. While he played a lot of end in 2016, Wilkins really doesn’t have edge-rusher speed for the NFL. He will have to rush from the inside as a pro, but that is his natural position anyway and he presents a speed mismatch when rushing against guards.      Wilkins is a solid run defender as well. He has a strong, thick lower body to hold his ground at the point of attack. He fills his gap and can be tough to move at the line of scrimmage. Wilkins is able to eat up his block and prevent holes from opening up. Regularly, you would see him shed his block to stuff a run near the line of scrimmage or fire into the backfield to disrupt a run off the snap. He also gives an effort to make tackles in the ground game downfield. Wilkins has a quality motor and doesn’t give a poor effort.      For the next level, Wilkins fits any defense. His best fit could be as a three-technique defensive tackle in a 4-3 defense. In a 4-3, he also could play end and nose tackle. He has enough length and strength to play end in a 3-4 defense that rushes from the inside in the sub package. With Wilkins’ skill set, production, and years of experience against top competition, he looks like a safe pick and a top-20 selection this April."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chris Lindstrom","year":2019,"height":75,"weight":303,"position":"Guard","college":"Boston College","pros":"Tough as nails ; Good technique ; Battles hard ; Very physical ; Fires off the ball ; Strong ; Can get movement in the ground game ; Sustains blocks ; Able to control defenders when he latches on them ; Torques defenders ; Strong hands ; Good hand placement ; Active hands ; Plays with good leverage ; Quality anchor ; Can handle bull rushes ; Smart; good reaction to stunts and games ; Recoverability ; Knee bend ; Quality length for a guard ; Arm length – 34.13 inches ; Plug-and-play starting potential ; Blocks through the whistle ; Experienced","cons":"Not a great athlete ; Could have issues with interior speed rushers ; Quickness is average ; Feet aren’t that quick ; Could be limited to guard only ;Summary:  One common trend in NFL drafts of the past decade has been a surprise interior offensive lineman becoming a late first-round pick. A lineman who most project to be a second-day pick ends up going late in the first round for a few reasons. One, there aren’t typically 32 players with first-round grades, leaving some second-round graded players to be selected on the opening night. Another reason that pushes an interior blocker up is team need, and three teams see value in getting one of the top prospects at the position late in the first round. Some recent examples of these interior blockers going late in the first round and higher than expected have been Laken Tomlinson, Joshua Garnett, Travis Frederick, Kevin Zeitler and Danny Watkins. This year, Lindstrom is a candidate to be an interior lineman who goes higher than expected.","similar_player":"Joel Bitonio. Bitonio and Lindstrom are nearly identical in size with similar skill sets. Bitonio (6-4, 305) is a bit more athletic than Lindstrom, but both are tough blockers who are well balanced in the ground game and pass protection. Lindstrom is probably stronger than Bitonio was entering the NFL. Bitonio was a high a second-round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, and Lindstrom could go in the same range this year.;NFL Matches:","simular_player_bio":"Arizona, Buffalo, Denver, Tennessee, Atlanta, Tampa Bay, Carolina, Philadelphia, Minnesota","summary":"One common trend in NFL drafts of the past decade has been a surprise interior offensive lineman becoming a late first-round pick. A lineman who most project to be a second-day pick ends up going late in the first round for a few reasons. One, there aren’t typically 32 players with first-round grades, leaving some second-round graded players to be selected on the opening night. Another reason that pushes an interior blocker up is team need, and three teams see value in getting one of the top prospects at the position late in the first round. Some recent examples of these interior blockers going late in the first round and higher than expected have been Laken Tomlinson, Joshua Garnett, Travis Frederick, Kevin Zeitler and Danny Watkins. This year, Lindstrom is a candidate to be an interior lineman who goes higher than expected.     Lindstrom looks like a plug-and-play starter for the NFL at right guard. I was watching Senior Bowl practice with a couple of directors of player personnel who summed up Lindstrom well when they said, “This Boston College guard is tough as hell.”      Toughness is the first thing that jumps out about Lindstrom, as he is a strong blocker who is tough as nails at the point of attack. He blocks hard through the whistle and mixes it up with defenders on every play. Even if he gets rocked back initially, Lindstrom shows recoverability to gather his feet and balance to reengage the defenders. Against bull rushes, Lindstrom generally displays a strong anchor as he has developed his strength well and has quality length for a guard. He also has good technique, playing with proper leverage. Lindstrom uses his strong hands, hand placement, and upper body strength to sustain his blocks and neutralize defenders from making plays. It is rare to see a defender who Lindstrom is blocking get in on a tackle.      In the ground game, Lindstrom can get some movement at the point of attack. He does not have the size of a dominating road-grader, but he is strong and fires off the ball. He torques and manipulates defenders to create some openings for his back. He also can get to blocks on linebackers and does a nice job of riding them out of a play when he gets a hold of them.     As a pass blocker, Lindstrom is polished and very reliable to keep his defender from getting heat on the quarterback. Lindstrom also is smart and adjusts well to games or stunts. He does a quality job of riding defenders around the pocket when they try to beat him with speed. In the NFL, interior speed rushers could give Lindstrom some issues because he does not have special athleticism and does not stand out for having quick feet.     Lindstrom looks like a plug-and-play starter at right guard as a pro. He was coached well at Boston college and has a lot of experience. He most likely will be a second-day pick in the 2019 NFL Draft and could easily go early in Round 2. Lindstrom could be a solid starter before long and should have a quality NFL career."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dwayne Haskins","year":2019,"height":75,"weight":231,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Powerful arm ; Can throw a hard fastball into tight windows ; Quality build ; Can push the ball downfield ; Throws a good deep ball ; Able to loft in touch passes ; Has stretches of good accuracy ; Stands tall in the pocket ; Moves his eyes ; Comfortable and patient in the pocket ; Shows good timing ; Lots of upside","cons":"Raw ; Lacks experience ; Inconsistent decision-making ; Has to get faster at working through progressions ; Footwork needs improvement ; Ball placement can be off ; Not a dangerous running threat ;Summary:  With J.T. Barrett running out of eligibility at Ohio State, Haskins took over as the Buckeyes’ starting quarterback in 2018. In his one season as a starter, Haskins ripped the Big Ten, lighting up defenses and putting some huge point totals up on the scoreboard. On the year, Haskins completed 70 percent of his passes for 4,831 yards with 50 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He finished the season strong and decided to enter the 2019 NFL Draft.","similar_player":"Joe Flacco.","simular_player_bio":"Haskins was not an easy player to compare, but he is similar to Flacco. Both are big-armed pocket passers who can push the ball downfield. They also can have stretches of inconsistency. Haskins may not have quite the cannon that Flacco has, but they are similarly styled quarterbacks with powerful arms. If Haskins develops well, he could be a quarterback comparable to Flacco.;NFL Matches:  Arizona, Oakland, New York Giants, Denver, Cincinnati, Miami, Washington, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles Chargers, New England","summary":"With J.T. Barrett running out of eligibility at Ohio State, Haskins took over as the Buckeyes’ starting quarterback in 2018. In his one season as a starter, Haskins ripped the Big Ten, lighting up defenses and putting some huge point totals up on the scoreboard. On the year, Haskins completed 70 percent of his passes for 4,831 yards with 50 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He finished the season strong and decided to enter the 2019 NFL Draft.     There is no doubt that Haskins has the skill set to be an NFL starting quarterback. He has a powerful arm that can rifle the ball into tight windows to beat good coverage. He has a serious fastball and can really spin the football. Along with throwing lasers, Haskins shows the ability to put air underneath the ball and throw touch passes. He is adept at throwing the deep ball and stretching the field vertically. Along with his good size, Haskins shows impressive pocket presence with patience and comfort despite the rush flowing around him. Haskins possesses the potential to be an accurate passer, but he could stand to improve the consistency of his ball placement.     While there is no doubt that Haskins has special arm talent, there also is no debate that he is a raw quarterback who needs development. That is not surprising considering Haskins was only a 1-year starter in college. As a result of his rawness, there are stretches on tape during which everything is just a little bit off with him. His footwork can get thrown off, and his field vision can be slow. For the next level, Haskins is going to need to speed up the process. He has to get faster at working through his progressions and getting the ball out. His decision-making is not consistent, and he made some gambles with ball security that he could stand to improve. While Haskins has some mobility, he is not a dangerous running threat for the pros.      The NFL is always desperate for franchise quarterbacks, and Haskins has the athletic skill set to be that kind of signal-caller. He has a big arm, accuracy, pocket presence, and size. Thus, Haskins looks like a high first-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.      Considering that Haskins is raw and needs development, he is not an elite quarterback prospect like an Andrew Luck. For this analyst, I would grade Haskins behind some other recent first-rounders like Jameis Winston, Marcus Mariota, Carson Wentz, Pat Mahomes and Sam Darnold."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Brian Burns","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":249,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Florida State","pros":"Superb athleticism ; Explosive speed off the edge ; Natural pass-rush ability ; Good get-off ; Excellent in pursuit ; Potential for repertoire of pass-rushing moves ; Enough speed to get around the corner ; Active hands at times; Agility to sink his hips/shoulder ; Splash plays ; Agility to dodge blockers on the run ; Pursuit run defense ; Very athletic ; Good height and length ; Upside ; Good character","cons":"Liability as a run defender ; Lean and skinny ; Needs more weight ; Needs more strength ; Playing time limitations because of his size ; Underweight to be a 4-3 defensive end ;Summary:  Edge defenders who can get after the quarterback are always in demand given the passing-driven game of the NFL. With his speed, athleticism and length, Burns has the potential to be an impactful edge defender with double-digit sack potential as a pro. Over three years at Florida State, Burns proved to be a consistent quarterback hunter.","similar_player":"Leonard Floyd.","simular_player_bio":"One team sources said that a contact of theirs at Florida State said Burns had gotten into the 230s in the summer of 2018, and then he showed up at the combine at 249 pounds. The question will be if Burns can sustain that weight and play at a heavier size. Sources say that Burns is still a lightweight, but he has similar speed, athleticism, and edge-rushing potential to Floyd.;NFL Matches:  Washington, Carolina, Tennessee, Pittsburgh, Seattle, Houston, Oakland, Indianapolis, Kansas City, New England","summary":"Edge defenders who can get after the quarterback are always in demand given the passing-driven game of the NFL. With his speed, athleticism and length, Burns has the potential to be an impactful edge defender with double-digit sack potential as a pro. Over three years at Florida State, Burns proved to be a consistent quarterback hunter.     As a freshman in 2016, Burns notched 9.5 sacks with 10.5 tackles for a loss, 24 tackles, and a forced fumble as a rotational edge defender. He then played well in his sophomore season, recording 48 tackles with 13.5 tackles for a loss, 4.5 sacks and four passes batted. Burns was disruptive and put more pressure on the quarterback than his sack total indicates from that season. As a junior, Burns was one of the only bright spots for Florida State, totaling 52 tackles with 15.5 tackles with a loss, 10 sacks, three forced fumbles and three passes batted. After the end of the season, Burns announced he would skip his senior year to enter the 2019 NFL Draft.     Burns is very talented in the pass rush. Off the snap, he displays explosive first-step quickness. Burns is fast to turn the corner and just flat runs by tackles with pure speed. Burns has a long frame, but shows some nice ability to bend around the edge. He can dip underneath blockers and has a burst to close that makes it difficult for tackles to recover against him. For the NFL, Burns could use more pass-rushing moves. Featuring more spins, cuts to the inside, and rip moves would help him when he takes on better competition who won’t be beaten by just a speed rush. As a junior, Burns flashed the potential for a repertoire of moves, and he just needs to continue to work on it for handling pro offensive tackles.     As a run defender, Burns is much better in pursuit, where he can use his speed and athleticism to chase down tackles. Burns is agile to work through trash and get to the ball-carriers. He has good vision with read-and-react skills to get in position to make plays. There is no doubt that Burns is going to need to add weight and strength for the NFL. Against pro offensive linemen, he is going to have problems holding up against downhill runs coming straight at him. Burns has gained some weight, but he needs to put on a lot more. Luckily for him, he has the frame to do it, so it is possible that fills out as he as he ages and gets experience in a pro strength and conditioning program. However entering the NFL, Burns is a liability in run support.      In speaking with NFL sources, they say Burns would have to start out his career a designated pass-rusher only if he is drafted in a 4-3 defense. They believe he would not fit well as a Sam – strong side – outside linebacker in a 4-3 defense. Thus, he would be a defensive end who is only used in obvious pass-rush situations. Burns would fit best as a 3-4 outside linebacker, but in that scheme, he also could be rotated out a fair amount in run defense.     Here is what one area scout had to say about Burns, “I like him as a Day 2 guy, just because of the athleticism. You have to know what you’re getting as a player, because he isn’t going to be ready yet as a three-down defender. I couldn’t take him in the first round just from a physical – size – standpoint.”     Other team sources, however, are higher on Burns. A number of team sources told me they graded Burns in the second round, while a few said they thought he could be a late first-round pick. After Burns’ excellent combine workout and showing up at a heavier weight, he will probably get selected in the middle to back half of the first round during the 2019 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dexter Lawrence","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":342,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"Clemson","pros":"Rare size/speed combination; Heavy nose tackle ; Good athlete ; Flexible ; Change-of-direction skills ; Can eat up double teams ; Lateral anchor ; Quickness ; Bull rush ; Tough run defender ; Carries weight well ; Strong at the point of attack ; Good get-off when fresh ; Quick at the point of attack ; Successful against good competition ; Uses hands and feet at same time ; Not easy to move at the point of attack ; Ready to contribute quickly ; Can play a variety of techniques in both 4-3 or 3-4 ; Tough ; Plays injured ; Upside","cons":"Needs more pass-rushing moves ; Suspension to end collegiate career ; Gets dinged up ; Inconsistent; streaky player ; Will need to stay on top of his conditioning ; Can play too high when fatigued ;Summary:  During the 2016 college football season, the best defensive lineman in the nation was Alabama’s Jonathan Allen, but perhaps the next-best defensive lineman was Clemson true freshman Dexter Lawrence. He was a monster for the Tigers and played a huge role in helping them to win the National Championship. Lawrence was an All-Freshman selection all over the nation plus the ACC Rookie of the Year for that season. He totaled 63 tackles with 9.5 tackles for a loss, seven sacks and a pass batted as a freshman. ;As a sophomore, Lawrence’s production and play dipped significantly as he played through injuries. He recorded 34 tackles with 2.5 sacks for 2017. His 2018 season showed flashes of his freshman year, but the junior was not as dynamic as 2016. Lawrence notched 37 tackles with 7.5 for a loss, 1.5 sacks and three passes broken up in 2018 while also missing some time with a suspension that caused him to sit out the college football playoff. ;Given the passing-driven NFL game, an every-down defensive tackle has to have the ability to contribute in the rush to be a first-round pick, and Lawrence has enough pass-rushing talent to contribute. His seven-sack season as a freshman is not to be expected as his norm, but he has the ability push the pocket. Lawrence has tremendous power to bull rush through guards and harass the quarterback. While Lawrence may not notch a lot of sacks as a pro, he has the talent to get the quarterback to move off his landmark. ;When Lawrence gets free, he shows a burst to close and can explode into the pocket. His athleticism gives him redirection skills that allow him to adjust to the quarterback. Lawrence also is a real asset for helping the other defensive linemen, as he can eat up double teams and get a push versus two blockers. The blockers Lawrence eats up makes it harder for offenses to send double teams to other linemen. Lawrence may not produce huge sack numbers in the NFL, but he definitely will contribute to the pass rush.","similar_player":"Dontari Poe.","simular_player_bio":"Poe (6-3, 346) is a similar size to Lawrence, and both have some freaky speed with athleticism for such a big nose tackle. Like Poe, Lawrence has had some excellent years and then other seasons in which his production was really down. Poe was a first-round pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, and Lawrence could be a first-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.;NFL Matches:  Cleveland, Buffalo, Miami, Indianapolis, Minnesota, Green Bay, Los Angeles Chargers, Kansas City","summary":"During the 2016 college football season, the best defensive lineman in the nation was Alabama’s Jonathan Allen, but perhaps the next-best defensive lineman was Clemson true freshman Dexter Lawrence. He was a monster for the Tigers and played a huge role in helping them to win the National Championship. Lawrence was an All-Freshman selection all over the nation plus the ACC Rookie of the Year for that season. He totaled 63 tackles with 9.5 tackles for a loss, seven sacks and a pass batted as a freshman.      As a sophomore, Lawrence’s production and play dipped significantly as he played through injuries. He recorded 34 tackles with 2.5 sacks for 2017. His 2018 season showed flashes of his freshman year, but the junior was not as dynamic as 2016. Lawrence notched 37 tackles with 7.5 for a loss, 1.5 sacks and three passes broken up in 2018 while also missing some time with a suspension that caused him to sit out the college football playoff.      Given the passing-driven NFL game, an every-down defensive tackle has to have the ability to contribute in the rush to be a first-round pick, and Lawrence has enough pass-rushing talent to contribute. His seven-sack season as a freshman is not to be expected as his norm, but he has the ability push the pocket. Lawrence has tremendous power to bull rush through guards and harass the quarterback. While Lawrence may not notch a lot of sacks as a pro, he has the talent to get the quarterback to move off his landmark.      When Lawrence gets free, he shows a burst to close and can explode into the pocket. His athleticism gives him redirection skills that allow him to adjust to the quarterback. Lawrence also is a real asset for helping the other defensive linemen, as he can eat up double teams and get a push versus two blockers. The blockers Lawrence eats up makes it harder for offenses to send double teams to other linemen. Lawrence may not produce huge sack numbers in the NFL, but he definitely will contribute to the pass rush.     Lawrence is also an asset in the ground game. He is tough to move at the point of attack and has a strong anchor. He holds his ground well, and offensive linemen really struggle to get any kind of push on Lawrence. His lateral anchor is good as well. He can use his strength to shed blocks and start tackles on backs on runs up the middle. He also has the speed and athleticism to flow to the ball and get in on tackles outside of his gap. Lawrence gets into trouble if he stands up too high. Maintaining leverage and his conditioning will be points of emphasis during his pro career. Still, Lawrence should end up being a very good run defender at the next level.     For the NFL, Lawrence fits any defense. He could be a nose tackle in a 3-4 or 4-3 defense. With his length, Lawrence could play some five-technique defensive end in a 3-4 as well. In the 2019 NFL Draft, Lawrence could be a late first-round or second-round pick."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Garrett Bradbury","year":2019,"height":74,"weight":304,"position":"Center","college":"N.C. State","pros":"Excellent athlete ; Quick at the point of attack ; Tough ; Good technique ; Intelligent ; Big hands – 10.63 inches ; Strong hands to tie up defenders; Blocks through the whistle ; Has developed upper body strength to sustain blocks ; Blocks with an attitude ; Good awareness ; Knee bend ; Plays with good leverage ; Good vision ; Plug-and-play starting potential ; Can anchor against bull rushes ; Physical ; Puts defenders into the ground often","cons":"Short arms – 32.5 inches ; Not a road-grader ; Won’t blast defenders off the ball ; Short; lacks length ; Can have problems with length ; Limited to center ;Summary:  Over the past few seasons, N.C. State has been producing some good NFL talent. The Wolfpack sent their entire starting defensive line into the 2018 NFL Draft, along with some talent for the offense. This year, the trend continues as Bradbury should be among multiple Wolfpack prospects who gets selected in the top half of the 2019 NFL Draft. ;Bradbury’s top traits are his athleticism and quickness at the point of attack. He is agile to get to spots with the athletic ability to put himself in position to hit blocks that other centers are unable to do. In pass protection, that athleticism comes through with him being an asset to execute double teams or pick up blitzes. ;Bradbury is an intelligent blocker with good technique. He plays with good leverage and can anchor against some bull rushes. Bradbury is not a dominating pass blocker as he can give up some pressures, but on the inside of the line, he is pretty reliable. Bradbury is not a center who a team would want to have isolated on an elite nose tackle who has a lot of power. Bradbury would be better off working in tandem with a guard against a large, heavy nose tackle. ;As a run blocker, Bradbury is a leverage lineman who does a nice job of getting into defenders and using developed upper body strength to sustain blocks. Bradbury is a tough, physical, has some attitude, and blocks through the whistle. He does a nice job of hitting combo and bump blocks with his guard, getting on the hip of defensive tackles and helping his guard to open some lanes. Bradbury is not a bulldozer who blasts defenders off the ball to knock them out of their gaps. He is not a road-grader and is better when he works in tandem with a guard. ;Bradbury has some size limitations, such as lacking height and having short arms. Given his size, he is probably going to be limited to center in the NFL. He could play guard in a pinch if there were an injury in game, but he is not a good fit to be an every-down starter at guard given his short height and arms and weight. However, Bradbury has special athletic ability and quickness to function in the middle of the line at center. ;In the NFL, Bradbury could develop into a starting center early in his career. He could go as high as late in the first round, but is more likely to be a second-round pick.","similar_player":"Matt Paradis. Bradbury reminds me of Paradis (6-3, 300). Both are tough, physical blockers who have some limitations that keep them from being elite interior blockers, but they are solid, strong, and find a way to get the job done. In the NFL, I see Bradbury being an effective center like Paradis.;NFL Matches:","simular_player_bio":"Arizona, Denver, Tennessee, Tampa Bay, Carolina, Philadelphia, Minnesota, Kansas City","summary":"Over the past few seasons, N.C. State has been producing some good NFL talent. The Wolfpack sent their entire starting defensive line into the 2018 NFL Draft, along with some talent for the offense. This year, the trend continues as Bradbury should be among multiple Wolfpack prospects who gets selected in the top half of the 2019 NFL Draft.      Bradbury’s top traits are his athleticism and quickness at the point of attack. He is agile to get to spots with the athletic ability to put himself in position to hit blocks that other centers are unable to do. In pass protection, that athleticism comes through with him being an asset to execute double teams or pick up blitzes.      Bradbury is an intelligent blocker with good technique. He plays with good leverage and can anchor against some bull rushes. Bradbury is not a dominating pass blocker as he can give up some pressures, but on the inside of the line, he is pretty reliable. Bradbury is not a center who a team would want to have isolated on an elite nose tackle who has a lot of power. Bradbury would be better off working in tandem with a guard against a large, heavy nose tackle.      As a run blocker, Bradbury is a leverage lineman who does a nice job of getting into defenders and using developed upper body strength to sustain blocks. Bradbury is a tough, physical, has some attitude, and blocks through the whistle. He does a nice job of hitting combo and bump blocks with his guard, getting on the hip of defensive tackles and helping his guard to open some lanes. Bradbury is not a bulldozer who blasts defenders off the ball to knock them out of their gaps. He is not a road-grader and is better when he works in tandem with a guard.      Bradbury has some size limitations, such as lacking height and having short arms. Given his size, he is probably going to be limited to center in the NFL. He could play guard in a pinch if there were an injury in game, but he is not a good fit to be an every-down starter at guard given his short height and arms and weight. However, Bradbury has special athletic ability and quickness to function in the middle of the line at center.      In the NFL, Bradbury could develop into a starting center early in his career. He could go as high as late in the first round, but is more likely to be a second-round pick."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jeffery Simmons","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":342,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"Missisippi State","pros":"Instinctive ; Quick at the point of attack ; Versatile ; Good athlete ; Too fast for guards ; Dangerous interior pass-rusher ; Can bull rush through blockers ; Skilled at shedding blocks ; Strong bull rush ; Quick get-off ; Strong able to anchor in the ground game; Successful against good competition ; Change-of-direction skills ; Can eat up double teams ; Lateral anchor ; Uses hands and feet at same time ; Can play a variety of techniques in a 4-3 or 3-4","cons":"Gets in trouble when he plays too high ; Could stand to improve his pass-rushing moves ; Enters the NFL rehabbing a torn ACL ; Could miss his rookie entire season ;Summary:  Simmons was a top recruit coming out of high school and was a huge get for Dan Mullen at Mississippi State. However, Simmons was fortunate to stay a Bulldog after being involved in a street fight in which he punched a woman numerous times. The incident was caught on video, and that video is as bad or worse than the one that of former Oklahoma running back Joe Mixon punching a woman. Simmons was lucky that incident didn’t end his pro football career before it even got started.","similar_player":"Fletcher Cox.","simular_player_bio":"Simmons reminds me of Fletcher Cox. Both are fast at the point of attack with strength, athleticism and versatility. Cox (6-4, 310) and Simmons are almost identical in size, and both were standouts for Mississippi State. Cox was the 12th-overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, and Simmons would have gone in that same range if it weren’t for his injury. If Simmons stays healthy and returns to his pre-injury form, I think he could be an excellent NFL defensive lineman with a similar style of play to Cox.;NFL Matches:  Cleveland, New England, Buffalo, Miami, Indianapolis, Minnesota, Green Bay, Detroit, Los Angeles Chargers, Kansas City","summary":"Simmons was a top recruit coming out of high school and was a huge get for Dan Mullen at Mississippi State. However, Simmons was fortunate to stay a Bulldog after being involved in a street fight in which he punched a woman numerous times. The incident was caught on video, and that video is as bad or worse than the one that of former Oklahoma running back Joe Mixon punching a woman. Simmons was lucky that incident didn’t end his pro football career before it even got started.     Simmons collected 40 tackles with two forced fumbles as a freshman. In 2017, he was one of the best defensive linemen in college football, totaling 60 tackles with 12 tackles for a loss, five sacks, two forced fumbles and one pass batted. Simmons saw extra attention as a junior, and teams game-planning for him, but he still managed to produce at a steady clip. He recorded 63 tackles with 17 tackles for a loss, two sacks, one forced fumble and four passes batted in 2018. After his impressive collegiate career, Simmons decided to skip his senior year and enter the 2019 NFL Draft.     Unfortunately for Simmons, he suffered a devastating blow during combine preparation, tearing an ACL. That injury could cost him some of, if not all of, his rookie season in the NFL. Back in a September 2018 Hot Press blog, we reported how one team’s scout said they were going to fight for Simmons in pre-draft meetings after doing their research into the background of Simmons. They said that the staff at Mississippi State and contacts at his hometown town speak highly of Simmons and there were no problems with him in college. They feel he learned from his high school incident and weren’t concerned about a repeat. Sources across the league were all in agreement that Simmons is a top-20 talent for the NFL, but because of the injury, he might go late in the first round or in the second round. One general manager told WalterFootball.com that just about no team will hesitate to take Simmons if he’s available in Round 2.      In the passing-driven NFL, teams are always looking for interior pass-rushers. They are a tough commodity to find, and getting to the quarterback from the inside is the fastest method to put pressure on a quarterback. Thus, Simmons is going to intrigue a lot of evaluators even though his rookie season could be lost to ACL rehab.     Simmons is a dangerous interior rusher. He is fast at the point of attack with the speed to fire a gap and charge down the pocket. He has a real burst to close and the athleticism to redirect, allowing him to use his speed to chase down the signal-caller. Simmons puts a lot of quick pressure on the quarterback to get them off their landmark and harass the signal-caller. On top of his speed, Simmons has real power to bull rush through blockers and heavy hands to shed blockers. With a strong lower body, Simmons is able to ride blockers straight back into the pocket by getting them on roller skates. Due to his combination of speed and power, Simmons is a dynamic interior rusher.     As a run defender, Simmons is pretty sound at the point of attack. He gets in trouble when he stands up too high, but Simmons has the strength in his base to anchor when he plays with good leverage. He uses his speed to chase down ball-carriers outside of his gap, and he blows up a lot of run plays by creating havoc in the backfield. Simmons is at his best when he uses his great skill set to get upfield and cause disruption off the snap.     For the NFL, Simmons is very versatile. He could be a three-technique in a 4-3 defense or play some nose tackle. In a 3-4, he could fit as a five-technique defensive end."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Noah Fant","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":249,"position":"Tight End","college":"Iowa","pros":"Fast tight end ; Mismatch weapon ; Too fast for linebackers and some safeties ; Red-zone weapon ; Adept at finding the soft spot in zone ; Quality route runner ; Tracks the ball well ; Athletic ; Adjusts well to the ball ; Leaping ability ; Upside","cons":"Poor blocker ; Lacks natural hands ; Off-the-field issues ; Makeup concerns ;Summary:  After hauling in 28 passes for 486 yards with 10 touchdowns in 2017, Fant entered the 2018 season with more hype, although it was teammate T.J. Hockenson who ended up as the No. 1 tight end prospect for the 2019 NFL Draft. Fant put together a solid junior year with 39 receptions for 519 yards and seven touchdowns, but Hockenson eclipsed him while they split targets for the Hawkeyes. Hockenson might be the more well-rounded player, Fant could end up having the more productive pro career because he is an ultra-fast tight end who is a receiving weapon for the passing-driven NFL. ;The best trait about Fant is his speed. He is a very fast tight end who can cause problems for defenses with his ability to run away from coverage and tacklers. Fant is able to bolt down the seam and can generate separation from coverage, plus his size allows him to make receptions over defensive backs. Fant is a quality route runner and tracks the ball well downfield. He is adept at finding the soft spot in zone coverage and presenting a good target for his quarterback. With his speed and ability to get open, Fant should produce some good receiving numbers during his NFL career.","similar_player":"Jimmy Graham.","simular_player_bio":"Fant’s game reminds me of Jimmy Graham’s. Both are fast tight ends who are mismatch receiving weapons but have limitations as blockers. In the NFL, I don’t believe Fant will be as good as Graham was in his prime with the Saints, but Fant’s style of play is similar to Graham and I think Fant could have a solid career.;NFL Matches:  Jacksonville, Detroit, Denver, Seattle, Houston, Oakland, Los Angeles Chargers, New England;In the 2019 NFL Draft, there are a number of teams that could consider drafting Fant. If he sneaks into the first round, perhaps the highest he could hope to do it would be with the Seahawks. Seattle could use a tight end, so Fant could get consideration. He would be a mismatch weapon for Russell Wilson and bring a big target who the Seahawks need.","summary":"After hauling in 28 passes for 486 yards with 10 touchdowns in 2017, Fant entered the 2018 season with more hype, although it was teammate T.J. Hockenson who ended up as the No. 1 tight end prospect for the 2019 NFL Draft. Fant put together a solid junior year with 39 receptions for 519 yards and seven touchdowns, but Hockenson eclipsed him while they split targets for the Hawkeyes. Hockenson might be the more well-rounded player, Fant could end up having the more productive pro career because he is an ultra-fast tight end who is a receiving weapon for the passing-driven NFL.      The best trait about Fant is his speed. He is a very fast tight end who can cause problems for defenses with his ability to run away from coverage and tacklers. Fant is able to bolt down the seam and can generate separation from coverage, plus his size allows him to make receptions over defensive backs. Fant is a quality route runner and tracks the ball well downfield. He is adept at finding the soft spot in zone coverage and presenting a good target for his quarterback. With his speed and ability to get open, Fant should produce some good receiving numbers during his NFL career.     Fant is a true receiving tight end who could produce big numbers with his receiving skills as a pro. He is too fast for linebackers, and safeties can also struggle with his speed. In the open field, Fant has a second gear to run away from defenders and rip off long gains while being a scoring threat. Team evaluators say Fant is not a natural hands catcher of the football, and that could be seen at the combine when he had some drops in the field drills. Becoming more reliable with his hands is the biggest point of improvement for Fant.     As a blocker, Fant needs work for the NFL. His technique and strength could use improvement for battling pro defenders. He probably will never be a force in the ground game, but he could get better by giving more of an effort and blocking with more attitude.      Aside from his blocking, Fant has other things to improve. Team sources say that Fant has off-the-field issues, and they have concerns about his personal makeup. They don’t sound like major issues, but they feel he has problems with maturity and how he conducts himself.      Some in the media have projected Fant as a mid- to late first-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, but in speaking to scouts, the character issues have them placing Fant lower. In speaking to some team sources, they have Fant graded in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Andre Dillard","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":310,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Washington State","pros":"Excellent athlete ; Quick feet ; Able to mirror speed rushers ; Gets depth in his drop to neutralize speed rushers ; Doesn’t have to reach for rushers ; Quickness ; Quality height, length, weight ; Adequate arm length – 34 inches ; Bends at the knee ; Quick to the second level ; Sustains blocks ; Recoverability ; Upside ; Lots of experience against quality competition","cons":"Lacks strength ; No anchor ; His wide splits from college aren’t played in NFL ; Can get bull rushed ; Does not generate movement in the ground game ; Struggles to knock defenders off the ball ; Lacks heavy hands ; Does not have a mean streak, tenacity ; Finesse blocker ;Summary:  When Dillard was a junior during the 2017 season, he created some positive buzz in the scouting community. Some scouts who hit the state that year said they liked Dillard more than another highly heralded tackle from Washington, Trey Adams. Dillard was a good blocker in Mike Leach’s air-raid offense, and was very consistent at protecting his quarterbacks over the past few years. ;In the passing-driven NFL, teams are always looking for dependable left tackles who can help keep the quarterback healthy. It can be very difficult to find left tackles with Dillard’s natural size, speed and athleticism, so those qualities make him an intriguing prospect for the NFL.","similar_player":"David Bakhtiari. Dillard reminds me of Bakhtiari coming out of Colorado in 2013. Bakhtiari entered the league as a finesse pass blocker who used his speed and athleticism to get the better of opponents. Bakhtiari has become a more balanced blocker over his time in the NFL, but he still is a quick and athletic left tackle who is very dependable to match up against speed rushers. Dillard and Bakhtiari (6-4, 310) are identical in size and have similar skill sets. I could see Dillard being a pro comparable to Bakhtiari.;NFL Matches:","simular_player_bio":"Arizona, San Francisco, New York Jets, Buffalo, Cleveland, Tampa Bay, Carolina, Philadelphia, Houston, Minnesota, Los Angeles Rams","summary":"When Dillard was a junior during the 2017 season, he created some positive buzz in the scouting community. Some scouts who hit the state that year said they liked Dillard more than another highly heralded tackle from Washington, Trey Adams. Dillard was a good blocker in Mike Leach’s air-raid offense, and was very consistent at protecting his quarterbacks over the past few years.      In the passing-driven NFL, teams are always looking for dependable left tackles who can help keep the quarterback healthy. It can be very difficult to find left tackles with Dillard’s natural size, speed and athleticism, so those qualities make him an intriguing prospect for the NFL.     There are a lot of natural strengths to Dillard. He has very quick feet with surprising athleticism that allows him to get depth in his drop and neutralize speed rushers. He should be an asset to take on the fast edge rushers, as he can get off the corner and prevent them from running the loop around the edge. With his quick feet and ability to bend at the knee, Dillard doesn’t have to reach after rushers and is not a waist bender. He does a nice job of latching onto the defenders and riding them around upfield to keep them from putting heat on the quarterback. There are times when Dillard allows rushers to get speed upfield, but he has demonstrated nice recoverability to push the rushers deep and around the pocket to protect his tackle. For the NFL, Dillard could be very valuable to protect his quarterback against fast edge rushers.     Dillard could have issues in the NFL with powerful edge rushers due to possessing no anchor. Strong bull rushers could give him problems, and that will be the major point of emphasis for his improvement at the pro level.     In the ground game, Dillard is neither a bull who will knock defensive linemen off the ball, nor a force at the point of attack who will ride a defensive end out of his gap. In part because of his college system, you never saw Dillard fire off the ball on tape. He does not have strength to generate movement as a run blocker. However, he is quick to engage defenders and shows some ability to latch onto them to sustain his block with some manipulation of them. For the NFL, Dillard needs to get stronger to become a more balanced blocker. He has no power and no anchor, so he needs development of his body. Additionally, his college system had him playing in wide splits that can’t be run in the NFL.      For the next level, Dillard looks like a future starting left tackle, and he could develop into a Pro Bbowler if he can get stronger. If he adds strength to be able to anchor and get better as a run blocker, he could be a special player. Still, Dillard is adept at blocking on the edge and matching up against speed rushers. Thus, he should be an asset for protecting a franchise quarterback and would be a good fit in a passing offense that throws the ball a lot.      At the Senior Bowl, there was some hype of Dillard being a first-round pick. I spoke with five team sources after hearing that. Four of them said they didn’t see that and thought he would be a good second-day pick. One general manager said they thought Dillard could be a late first-round pick. Given that left tackles play an important position and are hard to find, it is possible that Dillard gets selected on the opening night of the 2019 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tytus Howard","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Josh Jacobs","year":2019,"height":70,"weight":220,"position":"Running Back","college":"Alabama","pros":"Impactful feature back ; Instinctive, natural runner ; Downhill runner ; Receiving ability ; Soft hands ; Tough to tackle ; Picks up yards after contact ; Excellent body lean to run low ; Runs behind pads ; Bends at the knee ; Keeps feet going after contact ; Has a second gear in the open field ; Fast to the hole ; Play-maker ; Good vision ; Wears down defenses ; Impressive lateral quickness ; Decisive runner ; Capable of game-changing plays ; Runs well in the second half ; Skilled short-yardage back ; Can change the complexion of an offense as a play-making runner ; Special teams ability ; Athletic upside","cons":"Never was the feature back at Alabama ; Never handled a big work load as the feature back ; Not very elusive in the open field ;Summary:  Alabama has been churning out a steady stream of NFL running backs under Nick Saban, and Jacobs is the top running back prospect for the 2019 NFL Draft despite never being a starter for the Crimson Tide. He backed up Damien Harris yet still managed to impress pro evaluators. ;In 2016 as a freshman, Jacobs averaged 6.6 yards per carry for 564 yards and four touchdowns. That season as well as in his sophomore campaign, he caught 14 passes out of the backfield. In 2018. Jacobs only carried the ball 120 times, but turned that into 640 yards – 5.3 average – with 11 touchdowns. He also had 20 receptions for 247 yards and three scores. With Harris leaving for the NFL, Jacobs could have returned to Alabama, but he wisely entered the 2019 NFL Draft, for which he is the top running back prospect, and is also coming into the league with very little wear-and-tear. Jacobs took only 252 carries over his three-year collegiate career.","similar_player":"Ronnie Brown.","simular_player_bio":"Jacobs’ running style and versatility remind me of Brown. Both have quickness, power, a thick build, and receiving ability. Brown was a first-round pick in the 2005 NFL Draft, and Jacobs is a likely first-rounder this year.;NFL Matches:  Miami, Houston, Oakland, Philadelphia, Kansas City, Tampa Bay, Washington ;There are a few teams that could consider taking Jacobs late in the first round or early in the second round during the 2019 NFL Draft. Perhaps the highest that Jacobs could hope to go would be to Miami, which needs to replace Frank Gore. Going 13th overall, however, is high, so Jacobs is probably more of a candidate for the Dolphins if he were to slide to the second round.","summary":"Alabama has been churning out a steady stream of NFL running backs under Nick Saban, and Jacobs is the top running back prospect for the 2019 NFL Draft despite never being a starter for the Crimson Tide. He backed up Damien Harris yet still managed to impress pro evaluators.      In 2016 as a freshman, Jacobs averaged 6.6 yards per carry for 564 yards and four touchdowns. That season as well as in his sophomore campaign, he caught 14 passes out of the backfield. In 2018. Jacobs only carried the ball 120 times, but turned that into 640 yards – 5.3 average – with 11 touchdowns. He also had 20 receptions for 247 yards and three scores. With Harris leaving for the NFL, Jacobs could have returned to Alabama, but he wisely entered the 2019 NFL Draft, for which he is the top running back prospect, and is also coming into the league with very little wear-and-tear. Jacobs took only 252 carries over his three-year collegiate career."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Marquise Brown","year":2019,"height":69,"weight":166,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Oklahoma","pros":"Extremely fast ; Deep-threat receiver ; First-step quickness ; Explosive ; Superb at generating separation ; Second-gear speed ; Sudden ; Adjusts well to the ball ; Tracks the ball extremely well ; Fast in and out of breaks ; Natural route-runner ; Above average run-after-the-catch skills ; Excellent balance ; Good vision ; Quick feet ; Reliable hands ; Big-play threat ; Threat to score on any touch ; Stretches a defense vertically ; Quick release off of the line ; Experienced and successful against good college programs ; Makes big plays in the clutch ; Ready to contribute immediately","cons":"Very skinny ; Lacks height ; Lacks length ; Could struggle to win 50-50 passes against NFL corners ; Could have issues getting off jam from big corners ;Summary:  The Oklahoma Sooners have been a point-machine offense, fielding one of the most prolific scoring attacks in the nation over the past decade. They have produced a number of quality wide receiver prospects for the NFL with big-play potential. After losing Dede Westbrook to the NFL, Marquise “Hollywood” Brown stepped in and had a breakout 2017. The sophomore averaged 19.2 yards per reception that season for 1,095 yards on 57 catches with seven touchdowns. He concluded his sophomore year with eight receptions for 114 yards and a touchdown against Georgia in the college football playoff.","similar_player":"DeSean Jackson.","simular_player_bio":"There are a lot of similarities between Jackson and Brown. Both have electric speed and are threats to score on any touch of the football. Both also are smaller receivers who have some limitations for the pro game. Jackson was a second-day pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, and I think Brown could go in the same range.;NFL Matches:  New York Jets, Buffalo, Miami, New England, Baltimore, Tennessee, Denver, Green Bay, San Francisco, Arizona, Dallas, Tampa Bay, New Orleans","summary":"The Oklahoma Sooners have been a point-machine offense, fielding one of the most prolific scoring attacks in the nation over the past decade. They have produced a number of quality wide receiver prospects for the NFL with big-play potential. After losing Dede Westbrook to the NFL, Marquise “Hollywood” Brown stepped in and had a breakout 2017. The sophomore averaged 19.2 yards per reception that season for 1,095 yards on 57 catches with seven touchdowns. He concluded his sophomore year with eight receptions for 114 yards and a touchdown against Georgia in the college football playoff.     Brown totaled 75 receptions for 1,318 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2018. Late in the season, he suffered a Lisfranc injury, and that broken foot kept him from working out at the combine.      What sets Brown apart is game-breaking speed. He is extremely fast and can score from anywhere on the field. Brown is a true flier who can take the top off a defense with his ability to burn coverage over the top. When Brown gets free, he is nearly impossible to track down, because his dynamic speed can take away angles. Brown is the kind of a receiver who can take a short slant the distance. He also has run-after-the-catch skills with some moves in the secondary, but mostly is a straight-line runner, using his speed to run away from tacklers. Brown has quality hands and route-running. He will need to learn more routes for the NFL, but as a speed receiver, he is adept at running his routes well.      The big concern with Brown is his size. He is short and very light, so durability is going to be a concern. Brown enters the league with a significant injury already.     For the NFL, Brown projects to be a DeSean Jackson-type weapon for an offense. Brown could be a No. 1 or No. 2 receiver depending on the system and quarterback he goes to. Brown should be able to play quickly, and his speed should provide plenty of mismatches immediately. In the 2019 NFL Draft, Brown looks like a safe bet to be a second-round pick. He might sneak into the end of the first round."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Montez Sweat","year":2019,"height":78,"weight":252,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Mississippi State","pros":"Excellent length ; Long arms – 35.63 inches ; Natural pass-rush feel ; Good instincts ; Quickness off the edge ; Very good in pursuit ; Annual double-digit sack potential in his pro career; Speed-to-power rusher ; Active hands ; Pursuit run defense ; Good play recognition ; Ability to redirect ; Active hands ; Burst to close ; Gives a second effort ; Has some functional strength ; Upside","cons":"A little stiff in the hips ; Needs to refine and add more pass-rushing moves ; Can get knocked to the ground ; Can get pushed out his gap ; Needs more weight, strength to take on NFL offensive tackles ; Has some maturity issues, but not a bad kid ;Summary:  It took some time, but Sweat finally broke out in 2018. He started out as a highly recruited player from Georgia who began his career at Michigan State. Sweat recorded four tackles and .5 sacks in games as a freshman for the Spartans. The next season, he was limited to two games and then ended up leaving the program. Sweat had some disciplinary problems at Michigan State prior to his departure. ;Sweat landed at Co-Lin junior college and once again became a highly recruited player after starring as a sophomore. Texas A&M tried hard to land Sweat to be its replacement for Myles Garrett, and while LSU and Louisville also pursued him, Dan Mullen’s Mississippi State staff landed Sweat. He then broke out for the Bulldogs as one of the best pass-rushers in the SEC. The junior recorded 10.5 sacks, 15.5 tackles for a loss and 48 tackles in 2017. ;Sweat then totaled 53 tackles, 14 for a loss, 11.5 sacks and one forced fumble in 2018. To put a cap on his strong year, he was the best player at the 2019 Senior Bowl. He was superb in practice all week. Aside from performing well in the one-on-ones, Sweat was very good in the team scrimmage. He gave offensive tackles all they could handle with his speed, length and athleticism. Sweat is fast off the edge with a good first step, agility to bend, and length to fight off blocks. Sweat had three good practices to solidify his standing for the opening night of the 2019 NFL Draft and improve his potential for going higher.","similar_player":"Manny Lawson.","simular_player_bio":"Some have compared Sweat to Jason Taylor, which makes some sense because they are nearly identical in size. It isn’t fair, however, to compare prospects to players in the Hall of Fame, as that can set unreasonable expectations. Another edge defender who has a similar skill set to Sweat was Lawson. Lawson had a solid career with the 49ers and Bills, but never was a prolific pass-rusher after being a first-round pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. I think Sweat will be a better version of Lawson (6-5, 240) and produce more in the sack department during his NFL career. Some team sources have compared Sweat to Lawson, and it makes sense as they are nearly the same size and possess similar skill sets.;NFL Matches:  Green Bay, Washington, Carolina, Tennessee, Pittsburgh, Seattle, Houston, Oakland, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Los Angeles Rams, New England","summary":"It took some time, but Sweat finally broke out in 2018. He started out as a highly recruited player from Georgia who began his career at Michigan State. Sweat recorded four tackles and .5 sacks in games as a freshman for the Spartans. The next season, he was limited to two games and then ended up leaving the program. Sweat had some disciplinary problems at Michigan State prior to his departure.      Sweat landed at Co-Lin junior college and once again became a highly recruited player after starring as a sophomore. Texas A&M tried hard to land Sweat to be its replacement for Myles Garrett, and while LSU and Louisville also pursued him, Dan Mullen’s Mississippi State staff landed Sweat. He then broke out for the Bulldogs as one of the best pass-rushers in the SEC. The junior recorded 10.5 sacks, 15.5 tackles for a loss and 48 tackles in 2017.      Sweat then totaled 53 tackles, 14 for a loss, 11.5 sacks and one forced fumble in 2018. To put a cap on his strong year, he was the best player at the 2019 Senior Bowl. He was superb in practice all week. Aside from performing well in the one-on-ones, Sweat was very good in the team scrimmage. He gave offensive tackles all they could handle with his speed, length and athleticism. Sweat is fast off the edge with a good first step, agility to bend, and length to fight off blocks. Sweat had three good practices to solidify his standing for the opening night of the 2019 NFL Draft and improve his potential for going higher.     In the passing-driven NFL, edge defenders who can get after the quarterback are always in demand. With his length, speed, athleticism, size and strength, Sweat has the potential to be an impactful edge defender with double-digit sack potential as a pro.     Sweat is a dangerous pass-rusher who shows good instincts and natural feel as an edge rusher. He has good play recognition and uses his instincts to get in the right position to affect the quarterback or disrupt plays. For a tall defender, Sweat has a nice ability to redirect, and he uses that to get after the quarterback or defend the perimeter.      As a pure pass-rusher, Sweat is quick off the edge with the speed to turn the corner and run around offensive tackles. One of his most impressive traits is his active hands to fight off blocks while using his feet at the same time. Sweat has some functional strength that he uses to get off blocks and shows impressive hand placement to get under the pads of blockers or rip them away from him. Sweat’s excellent length helps him to do that and also makes it harder for offensive tackles to get into his chest. Once he gets free, Sweat has burst to close on the quarterback. He also gives a second effort and will continue to fight if he’s initially blocked. For taking on NFL offensive tackles, Sweat could use more pass-rushing moves. He should add a spin and rip move to go with his speed or power rushes.      As a run defender, Sweat sets the edge better than one would expect for a 252-pound edge defender. He uses his functional strength to stand up offensive linemen and nice job of stringing out perimeter runs to the sideline. Still, there are times when Sweat’s lack of weight can leave him knocked to the ground and pushed out of his gap. Thus, if he stays in a 4-3 defense in the NFL, he should add more weight to his frame to hold up as a base end or outside linebacker.     Sweat is well suited for outside linebacker in a 3-4 defense. For a 4-3, he will need to add weight and could revolve between Sam – strong side – linebacker and defensive end.     Some teams have graded Sweat as a late first-round/early second-round pick, but it would be surprising if he is not selected in the first round. In the 2019 NFL Draft, Sweat should go in the middle to back portion of Round 1."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Johnathan Abram","year":2019,"height":71,"weight":205,"position":"Safety","college":"Mississippi State","pros":"Instincts ; Has good speed ; Superb run defender ; Can serve as the eighth man in the box ; Decisive to attack downhill ; Good tackler ; Reliable open-field tackler ; Excellent fit as a strong safety for current NFL ; Can play man coverage on receiving tight ends ; Strong in zone coverage ; Well-rounded defender ; Decisive defender ; Play-maker in the middle of the field ; Covers a lot of ground ; Reacts quickly in coverage ; Hard hitter ; Extremely physical and violent defender ; Good blitzer ; Plays hard ; Interchangeable safety, can play free or strong ; Toughness ; Should be able to play quickly ; Experienced and successful against good college talent","cons":"Not a natural at free safety ; Should not play man coverage on most slot receivers ; Can bite on play-action ;Summary:  During the summer of 2018 when speaking with multiple area scouts who cover the Southeast, Abram received some praise for helping himself in 2017. He was a physical defender and around the ball consistently for the Bulldogs. Abram totaled 71 tackles with five passes broken up and two forced fumbles during his junior year. As a senior, Abram built on that and was even better. He recorded 99 tackles with two interceptions, five passes broken up, three sacks and nine tackles for a loss in 2018. Scouts were impressed with Abram in 2018 and, all fall, were saying he played the game the right way. ;Abram is a physical force. He is a violent hitter who shows strength and explosion as a tackler. Abram not only can dish out bone-rattling hits, but he is a reliable to wrap up. With good speed and athleticism, Abram flies around the field and can break down to make tackles in space. He is a very good open-field tackler who gets ball-carriers to the ground and does it with ferocity. ;In the ground game, Abram is excellent. He is a good tackler who comes downhill aggressively with zero hesitation to meet backs in the hole or backfield. Abram is very dangerous with plays in front of him and attacks. As a pro, he would have enough size and plenty of physicality to be the eighth man in the box. He should be an asset as a run defender and will help to make his team much tougher to run on. Through his strength and tenacity, Abram can take on big backs. With his speed and tackling technique, Abram is adept at taking down speed backs. Abram could be one of the better run defending safeties in the NFL during his career.","similar_player":"D.J. Swearinger.","simular_player_bio":"Team sources have compared Abram to Swearinger, which makes sense. They have similar skill sets, are almost identical in size, and play the game similarly in terms of physical style. Swearinger (5-10, 205) has turned into one of the better safeties in the NFL since being a second-round pick by the Houston Texans in the 2013 NFL Draft. Abram does not make as many plays in coverage as Swearinger, but Abram is faster and a bit more athletic. In the NFL, I could see Abram being a safety of a similar caliber to Swearinger.;NFL Matches:  Oakland, Carolina, Tampa Bay, Green Bay, Kansas City, New England","summary":"During the summer of 2018 when speaking with multiple area scouts who cover the Southeast, Abram received some praise for helping himself in 2017. He was a physical defender and around the ball consistently for the Bulldogs. Abram totaled 71 tackles with five passes broken up and two forced fumbles during his junior year. As a senior, Abram built on that and was even better. He recorded 99 tackles with two interceptions, five passes broken up, three sacks and nine tackles for a loss in 2018. Scouts were impressed with Abram in 2018 and, all fall, were saying he played the game the right way.      Abram is a physical force. He is a violent hitter who shows strength and explosion as a tackler. Abram not only can dish out bone-rattling hits, but he is a reliable to wrap up. With good speed and athleticism, Abram flies around the field and can break down to make tackles in space. He is a very good open-field tackler who gets ball-carriers to the ground and does it with ferocity.      In the ground game, Abram is excellent. He is a good tackler who comes downhill aggressively with zero hesitation to meet backs in the hole or backfield. Abram is very dangerous with plays in front of him and attacks. As a pro, he would have enough size and plenty of physicality to be the eighth man in the box. He should be an asset as a run defender and will help to make his team much tougher to run on. Through his strength and tenacity, Abram can take on big backs. With his speed and tackling technique, Abram is adept at taking down speed backs. Abram could be one of the better run defending safeties in the NFL during his career.     Abram is a solid defender for pass coverage entering the NFL. He is good in zone coverage, using his instincts to be around the ball and make plays. Abram also is an enforcer in the middle of the field who will punish receivers for crossing the middle. With his speed and athleticism, Abram can also play some man coverage on tight ends. He should be a nice safety to help defenses match up against receiving mismatches at tight end. Abram also can help on big receivers in man coverage. He has range in the middle of the field and is able to cover a lot of ground.      With his athletic flexibility, Abram can contribute as a free safety. He has the speed and instincts to line up deep to defend that part of the field. However, sources say that free safety is not a natural fit for him. He has range and athletic ability, but is better coming forward. Thus, while he could play some free safety, his NFL team probably would not want him playing free safety on an every-down basis. Abram also has some limitations in man coverage on slot receivers. He is not a good fit and could give up plays if he is forced to play man on fast and shifty slot receivers. Still, Abram is a solid coverage safety who should be reliable to defend the middle of the field.      Multiple team sources say that Abram is their top safety prospect in the 2019 NFL Draft. Thus, he could be a pick in the back half of the first round and should not last long if he slips to the second round. Being a late first-round or high second-round pick is where Abram will most likely be drafted."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jerry Tillery","year":2019,"height":78,"weight":304,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"Notre Dame","pros":"Good skill set; Excellent height, weight, length for the interior DL ; Strong hands ; Uses hands and feet at same time ; Disruptive; Technically sound interior defensive lineman; Closes on quarterbacks well ; Decent get-off ; Ability to shed blocks ; Quality run defender ; Can bull through offensive linemen ; Not easy to move at the point of attack ; Carries weight well ; Successful against good competition ; Extremely versatile ; Can play a variety of 4-3 or 3-4 techniques ; Physicality, can play with a nasty demeanor","cons":"Inconsistent ; Does not look motivated all the time ; Off-the-field concerns ; Reportedly has not been a good teammate ; Does not always play up to his timed speed ; Disappears for stretches ; May end up being an underachiever ;Summary:  Tillery has flashed for Notre Dame over the past few years, showing a pro skill set while being active at the point of attack. As a sophomore, he played better than his stats – 37 tackles, three for a loss – illustrate and flashed a good combination of size and speed. He was improved in 2017, totaling 47 tackles with nine for a loss, 4.5 sacks and a forced fumble. Tillery was trending in the right direction and seemed poised for a big senior year. Entering this season’s college football playoff, he has played well overall. He had a hot start to the year and was superb in games against Michigan and Stanford. In the middle portion, however, Tillery cooled down, but he played better at the end of the regular season. Tillery has 30 tackles with eight sacks, 10.5 tackles for a loss and three forced fumbles on the season. ;According to NFL teams’ preseason data provided by team sources, Tillery checks in at 6-foot-6, 304 pounds with 33.63-inch arms, 10.63-inch hands, and a wingspan of 82 inches. They have him running a fast 40-yard dash at 4.80 seconds, which is an excellent time for a 300-pound defensive tackle.","similar_player":"Stephon Tuitt.","simular_player_bio":"Tillery’s size and skill set are similar to Tuitt. In the NFL, Tuitt (6-6, 303) has been an excellent five-technique defensive end in the Steelers’ 3-4 defense after being a second-round pick out of Notre Dame. If his personality issues don’t cause him to self-destruct, I think Tillery could end up being a similar pro to Tuitt.;NFL Matches:  Cleveland, Buffalo, Miami, Indianapolis, Minnesota, Green Bay, Los Angeles Chargers","summary":"Tillery has flashed for Notre Dame over the past few years, showing a pro skill set while being active at the point of attack. As a sophomore, he played better than his stats – 37 tackles, three for a loss – illustrate and flashed a good combination of size and speed. He was improved in 2017, totaling 47 tackles with nine for a loss, 4.5 sacks and a forced fumble. Tillery was trending in the right direction and seemed poised for a big senior year. Entering this season’s college football playoff, he has played well overall. He had a hot start to the year and was superb in games against Michigan and Stanford. In the middle portion, however, Tillery cooled down, but he played better at the end of the regular season. Tillery has 30 tackles with eight sacks, 10.5 tackles for a loss and three forced fumbles on the season.      According to NFL teams’ preseason data provided by team sources, Tillery checks in at 6-foot-6, 304 pounds with 33.63-inch arms, 10.63-inch hands, and a wingspan of 82 inches. They have him running a fast 40-yard dash at 4.80 seconds, which is an excellent time for a 300-pound defensive tackle.     In the pass rush, Tillery is solid, but not outstanding. He has decent first-step quickness that he uses to get into the chest of the offensive linemen. On Tillery’s best pass rushes, he uses active hands to shed blocks. When he gets tangled up or doesn’t continue to use his hands, he can get tied up. Tillery has some strength to him with the ability to shed blocks and bull rush into the pocket. When he is playing well, Tillery is a physical defender who has some nastiness to him.      In the ground game, Tillery is a big body who is generally sound to hold his gap and hold his ground. He had good size and strength to not get pushed around. Tillery also can shed blocks and make tackles outside of his gap. With his height, length, weight, quickness and strength, Tillery could be a good run defender as a five-technique in a 3-4, a nose tackle in a 3-4, a nose tackle in a 4-3, a power left end in a 4-3, or a three-technique in a 4-3. For the next level, Tillery fits any defense.      Tillery needs to become more consistent, because he can have stretches when blockers who aren’t nearly as talented can contain him. He also has a reputation of not being a great teammate, so off-the-field issues are something he will have to address in pre-draft meetings.     Team sources are split on Tillery. Some really like his skill set, and others feel he does not play up to it. The ones who like him feel he is too big and talented to fall lower than the middle portion of the second round. Others who don’t like Tillery think he could slide lower. His pre-draft meetings and visits are going to be crucial for him, because even scouts who like him as a player say that Tillery’s personality is a problem.     Because of the combination of his skill set but makeup concerns, there is a wide range in where Tillery could end up being drafted. He could sneak into the first round, or he could slide into Round 3. Entering draft season, the second round seems like Tillery’s most likely landing spot."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"L.J. Collier","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kaleb McGary","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Byron Murphy","year":2019,"height":73,"weight":185,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Washington","pros":"Awareness ; Instincts ; Can play inside or outside ; Well developed ; Polished technique ; Tracks the ball well ; Comfortable with the ball in the air ; Ball skills ; Good hands ; Ideal height ; Length ; Can play off-man coverage ; Can play press-man coverage ; Can play zone ; Straight-line speed ; Recoverability ; Quick feet ; Athletic upside","cons":"Lacks strength ; Thin frame ; Play speed is just above average ;Summary:  LSU and Florida have a running debate about which university is known as “DB U” but the Washington Huskies belong in that conversation as well. A couple of years ago, the Huskies program produced three second-round picks in a single draft, and that comes after developing many other NFL defensive backs. Murphy is the headliner in this year’s group, which could see three or four more Washington defensive backs drafted. Quickly in his NFL career, Murphy could be starting for his pro team, just like his fast development in college.","similar_player":"Kyle Fuller.","simular_player_bio":"Murphy reminds me of a taller, skinnier version of Fuller. Both have good instincts and ball skills with the versatility to play a variety of techniques or line up at different positions. In the NFL, I could see Murphy being a similar player to Fuller.;NFL Matches:  Denver, Washington, Carolina, Cleveland, Tennessee, Pittsburgh, Houston, Oakland, Philadelphia, Indianapolis, Tampa Bay, New York Giants","summary":"LSU and Florida have a running debate about which university is known as “DB U” but the Washington Huskies belong in that conversation as well. A couple of years ago, the Huskies program produced three second-round picks in a single draft, and that comes after developing many other NFL defensive backs. Murphy is the headliner in this year’s group, which could see three or four more Washington defensive backs drafted. Quickly in his NFL career, Murphy could be starting for his pro team, just like his fast development in college.     Despite being a redshirt freshman in 2017, Murphy broke out with three interceptions, seven passes broken up and 16 tackles. He then played really well as a sophomore, recording 58 tackles, four interceptions and 13 passes defended in 2018.      Washington defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake is a former NFL defensive backs coach who has developed the likes of Aqib Talib, and Lake did an excellent job of coaching Murphy. Murphy enters the NFL as a polished cornerback with good technique and intelligence.      The things that stand out most about Murphy are his awareness and instincts. He does an excellent job of reading the offense and getting himself in position to make plays. Murphy is instinctive in his route diagnosis, aware of what the offense is trying to do, and reacts quickly. With his instincts getting him in position, Murphy shows good ball skills to break up passes or pick them off. He is very calm and comfortable with the ball in the air, showing a knack for timing his contact well to avoid penalties while breaking up passes. During is NFL career, Murphy could produce some good interception totals as he has good hands to snatch the ball out of the air, and he plays the ball extremely well.     Through Lake’s coaching, Murphy is versatile to play inside or outside, which will help him to contribute quickly as an outside or slot cornerback. Murphy can play zone, off-man or press-man coverages. On the negative side, Murphy is skinny and his playing speed is above average at best. Thus, Murphy’s thinner frame and speed would make him not as good of a fit as a press man corner for the NFL.     In speaking to team sources, numerous teams graded Murphy in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. However, teams don’t have 32 first-round graded players, so some second-round talents will get selected on the opening night of the draft. Murphy is in the running to be one of those players because he plays a premium position and has tools to work with."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Rock Ya-Sin","year":2019,"height":71,"weight":189,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Temple","pros":"Gritty ; Good build ; Strong ; Tough to battle big receivers ; Doesn’t panic when the ball is thrown at him ; Plays the ball ; Loose hips for a built-up corner; Flashes on using the sideline well ; Press-man-coverage potential ; Physical ; Willing run defender; Supports run defense","cons":"Raw; needs development ; Technique needs work ; Lack of awareness ; Not that twitchy ; Quicker than fast ; Deep speed could be a problem for him;Summary:  In the passing-driven NFL, there is always a demand for cornerback talent, and Ya-Sin put himself on the map for the 2019 NFL Draft despite only one season of play in big-time college football. Ya-Sin started out his collegiate career at Presbyterian, and his best year there came as a junior when he notched 49 tackles, eight passes broken up and five interceptions. After graduating from Presbyterian, Ya-Sin went the graduate transfer route to land at Temple for his final season of college football. As a senior, Ya-Sin totaled 47 tackles with 12 passes broken up and two interceptions.","similar_player":"Kareem Jackson.","simular_player_bio":"Ya-Sin’s built physique and gritty playing style remind me of Jackson. Jackson (5-10, 185) is strong and really competes with receivers. He has issues with deep speed, and Ya-Sin could have those same problems in the NFL. As a pro, I could see Ya-Sin developing into a cornerback comparable to Jackson.;NFL Matches:  Tampa Bay, New York Giants, Denver, Washington, Carolina, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Houston, Kansas City, Philadelphia","summary":"In the passing-driven NFL, there is always a demand for cornerback talent, and Ya-Sin put himself on the map for the 2019 NFL Draft despite only one season of play in big-time college football. Ya-Sin started out his collegiate career at Presbyterian, and his best year there came as a junior when he notched 49 tackles, eight passes broken up and five interceptions. After graduating from Presbyterian, Ya-Sin went the graduate transfer route to land at Temple for his final season of college football. As a senior, Ya-Sin totaled 47 tackles with 12 passes broken up and two interceptions.     Ya-Sin then was one of the prospects who really helped himself at the Senior Bowl. With his built-up frame and functional speed, he did a nice job of covering receivers and put on display his physical and gritty style of play.      Ya-Sin projects to being a capable press-man corner who can jam and battle receivers while running with them downfield. He is strong and has loose hips for a corner who has obviously done work in the weight room to give himself a pro build. Ya-Sin shows some ability to re-direct and stay with receivers. Ya-Sin is calm when the ball is thrown his direction and doesn’t panic. He does a nice job of playing the ball rather than the receiver when he see the pass coming his direction.     The physical style of play extends to the ground game, as Ya-Sin is a willing run defender and won’t hesitate to tackle. He does a nice job of closing on ball-carriers and sticking his nose into the play.      For the NFL, Ya-Sin does need some development in his technique due to being a raw player. His awareness could stand to get better along with the technical issues. That isn’t surprising considering he played three seasons at a small school. Ya-Sin is quicker than he is fast, and deep speed could be a problem for him as a pro. He would be better off being protected from covering the shot receivers and getting matched up on the bigger wideouts.      Some team sources told WalterFootball.com they had Ya-Sin graded in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. For the NFL, they see him as a future starter."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jawaan Taylor","year":2019,"height":77,"weight":312,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Florida","pros":"Well-balanced blocker ; Excellent combination of size and athleticism ; Thick build ; Strong at the point of attack ; Can generate a push in the ground game ; Has road-grader potential ; Good athlete ; Unique quickness for a big blocker ; Quick feet ; Able to mirror speed rushers ; Gets depth in his drop to neutralize speed rushers ; Doesn’t have to reach for rushers ; Bends at the knee ; Quick to the second level ; Sustains blocks ; Recoverability ; Awareness ; Good at hitting combo blocks ; Strong anchor ; Scheme versatile ; Known as a high-character individual ; Hard worker ; Experience against top competition ; Could play left or right tackle ; Tons of upside","cons":"Inconsistent ; Will have to stay on top of weight and conditioning ; Raw; needs development ; Needs patience ; Gets sloppy and waist bends at times ; Hand placement could be more consistent ; Could have some growing pains ;Summary:  A few years ago, Martez Ivey was a superstar five-star recruit for Florida. Ivey was expected to be a standout left tackle with early-round potential for the NFL. However, Ivey ended up being a disappointment and much-less-heralded recruit Jawaan Taylor became the prospect who has NFL scouts very excited.","similar_player":"Morgan Moses. In speaking to team sources, they agree that Moses could be a quality comparison for Taylor, except that they feel that Taylor is a quicker and more athletic version. That explains why Taylor is a first-round talent and Moses went on Day 2. Still, Moses was a wise pick by the Redskins, as he is one of the better right tackles in the NFL. Moses (6-6, 335) and Taylor are almost identical in size while being well-balanced blockers who are assets in both phases.;NFL Matches:","simular_player_bio":"Arizona, New York Jets, Buffalo, Cleveland, Atlanta, Carolina, Philadelphia, Houston, Minnesota, Los Angeles Rams","summary":"A few years ago, Martez Ivey was a superstar five-star recruit for Florida. Ivey was expected to be a standout left tackle with early-round potential for the NFL. However, Ivey ended up being a disappointment and much-less-heralded recruit Jawaan Taylor became the prospect who has NFL scouts very excited.     It almost never happened even though Taylor wanted to play for Florida, because the Gators resisted offering him a scholarship. With his weight around 380 pounds, the Gators told Taylor he had to drop 40 pounds before they would extend the offer. Taylor took on the challenge and dropped the weight to earn his scholarship to Florida. After losing the weight, he kept it off and worked his way into a starting role for the Gators. In 2018, Taylor did a nice job of protecting quarterback Feleipe Franks at right tackle and was very good at opening holes for the stable of Florida running backs.     At the NFL Scouting Combine, team sources said that Taylor showed that he needs some development from a mental side of things. He still has things to learn and is somewhat raw. Evaluators do feel that Taylor has the capacity to learn what he needs to know.     Taylor has a lot of unique qualities as a pass blocker. Despite being such a large offensive lineman, he is a really good athlete who has speed and shows the ability to bend at the knee. He has quick feet that he uses to mirror speed rushers, and his strength and length allow him to sustain blocks well to keep edge defenders from turning the corner. With his weight and strength, Taylor is able to anchor and hold up against bull rushes. While he played at right tackle for Florida, Taylor has the feet and athleticism to play on the left side if his NFL team wants to put him there.      In the ground game, Taylor has the potential to be a road-grader. He is strong with a thick frame. There are times when Taylor knocks defenders off the ball and opens up gaps for his back. He can generate movement in the ground game to supply some excellent lanes for his backs. Aside from being able to play power man, Taylor is quick to the second level and packs a punch when he gets there. Taylor shows nice awareness to hit combo blocks on defensive linemen and linebackers. With his athleticism and quickness, Taylor could be a fit in a zone-blocking scheme as well.     Taylor could use some developmental time in NFL because he is not consistent yet. He is raw and needs development. Sometimes, he can get sloppy and waist bend. He also could stand to improve his hand placement and not let his hands get too wide. As he ages, Taylor will also have to stay on top of his weight and conditioning. His pro team could have some growing pains if they immediately insert Taylor into the starting lineup, but he has a ton of upside with his excellent skill set. If he is developed well, Taylor could become a Pro Bowler during his rookie contract.     In the 2019 NFL Draft, some team sources believe that Taylor will be the first offensive lineman drafted and have him as their highest-graded tackle. Multiple sources think he will go as a top-10 pick. If he doesn’t go in the top 10, he probably won’t make it into the 20s."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Deebo Samuel","year":2019,"height":71,"weight":214,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"South Carolina","pros":"Explosive play-maker ; Threat to score and rip off long gains on any touch ; Very good route-runner ; Consistently creates separation ; First-step quickness ; Twitchy in and out of breaks ; Sudden ; Tracks the ball well ; Deep-threat receiver ; Stretches a defense vertically ; Excellent with the ball in his hands ; Very good vision ; Elusive runner; dangerous moves in the open field ; Strong hands ; Natural hands ; Good athlete ; Dangerous kick returner ; Strong build ; Experienced and successful against good college programs ; Makes big plays in the clutch ; Ready to contribute immediately","cons":"Lacks height ; Could have durability issues in the NFL ; Running back build ;Summary:  There was a lot of buzz about Samuel being a play-maker for South Carolina, and he got his college career going with a solid sophomore season. As a sophomore in 2016, Samuel took 59 receptions for 783 yards and a touchdown. Over his career, he averaged 34.2 yards per kick return, plus notched three touchdowns. ;At the start of the 2017 season, Samuel looked like one of the most dynamic, electrifying, and dangerous play-makers in college football. The junior began the year in great fashion against N.C. State. It started right away when he took the opening kickoff back for a touchdown. Samuel added another kick return for a touchdown in the second game. Over the first three games of the season, Samuel had 15 receptions for 250 yards and three touchdowns as a wide receiver. Samuel was on his way to a tremendous junior season until he broke a bone in his left leg, ending his 2017 campaign. He and South Carolina held out hope for a late-season return, but at the end of the year, the Gamecocks shut Samuel down to protect him.","similar_player":"Golden Tate.","simular_player_bio":"Samuel reminds me of a thicker version of Tate. Both are dangerous run-after-the-catch receivers who have good hands, route-running and quickness. Tate was a second-round pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, and Samuel could go in the second round this year.;NFL Matches:  Buffalo, Miami, New England, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Cleveland, Tennessee, Denver, Green Bay, San Francisco, Arizona, Dallas, New Orleans, Oakland","summary":"There was a lot of buzz about Samuel being a play-maker for South Carolina, and he got his college career going with a solid sophomore season. As a sophomore in 2016, Samuel took 59 receptions for 783 yards and a touchdown. Over his career, he averaged 34.2 yards per kick return, plus notched three touchdowns.      At the start of the 2017 season, Samuel looked like one of the most dynamic, electrifying, and dangerous play-makers in college football. The junior began the year in great fashion against N.C. State. It started right away when he took the opening kickoff back for a touchdown. Samuel added another kick return for a touchdown in the second game. Over the first three games of the season, Samuel had 15 receptions for 250 yards and three touchdowns as a wide receiver. Samuel was on his way to a tremendous junior season until he broke a bone in his left leg, ending his 2017 campaign. He and South Carolina held out hope for a late-season return, but at the end of the year, the Gamecocks shut Samuel down to protect him.     Samuel was healthy for 2018 and got back to being a point-producer for South Carolina. He totaled 62 receptions for 882 yards and 11 touchdowns on the year. After the season, Samuel continued to impress, having an excellent Senior Bowl at which he did very well in all three practices. He showed the quickness and route-running to consistently generate separation. He also displayed the ability to catch with his hands and avoided some of the drops from body catches that other receivers had. Samuel then had a good showing at the combine, running the 40-yard dash in 4.48 seconds.     As a receiver, Samuel is impressive. His speed and play-making skills with the ball in his hands eclipse that he is a really talented wideout. He runs good routes and consistently uses his speed to achieve separation. Samuel is very dangerous on quick slants and running go routes down the sideline. Samuel is very adept at tracking the ball in the air and plays it well. He high points the ball and times his hands nicely to make catches over defensive backs. Samuel has soft hands and catches the ball with his hands naturally. He is also an aggressive receiver who isn’t afraid of contact.      What really sets Samuel apart is how dangerous he is with the ball in his hands. He has excellent vision to weave around defenders and can use his speed to rip off yards in chunks. He has quick feet along with the cutting ability to stop-start or stutter step, and a strong frame to run through arm tackles. When the ball hits Samuel on the run, he is a big problem for defenders because he is tough to grab in the open field with his shifty moves. Samuel has enough speed to run away from defenders and take a catch the distance. Samuel is superb on screens and jet sweeps to race through the defense.     Samuel looks very versatile for the NFL. He could line up as an outside receiver and play the X – split end – to challenge teams vertically. Samuel also is dangerous out of the slot and could be a tough receiver to defend on underneath routes. With his size and speed, Samuel also could take some carries out of the backfield. On top of his offensive skills, Samuel is a dynamic returner who should contribute on special teams.      In the 2019 NFL Draft, Samuel has a slim chance of being picked in the back half of the first round and probably will not get out of the second round if he makes it to Friday night."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Greg Little","year":2019,"height":77,"weight":310,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Ole Miss","pros":"Excellent skill set ; Ideal height, length and weight ; Good athlete ; Quickness ; Quick feet ; Gets depth in his drop to neutralize speed rushers ; Bends at the knee ; Doesn’t have to reach for rushers ; Fast to the second level ; Huge upside ; Lots of experience against top competition","cons":"Inconsistent ; Underachiever ; Work ethic? ; Can get bull rushed into the pocket ; Gives up pressures to the inside ; Not a bulldozer in the ground game ; Struggles to knock defenders off the ball ; Lacks heavy hands ; Does not have a mean streak or tenacity ; Finesse blocker ; Football I.Q. needs development ;Summary:  Under former head coach Hugh Freeze, the Ole Miss Rebels put together a lot of strong recruiting classes and produced a lot of early-round NFL talent. Among those players were Laremy Tunsil, Evan Engram, Laquon Treadwell, Robert Nkemdiche, Breeland Speaks and more. After Freeze was fired amid scandal, some of his talented recruits who interest NFL teams remained at Ole Miss. Greg Little was one of those players, and he is in the running to be the top offensive tackle prospect for the 2019 NFL Draft. ;In the passing-driven NFL, teams are always looking for potential elite left tackles. It can be very difficult to find left tackles with Little’s natural size and athleticism, so those things make him an intriguing prospect for the next level, even with his inconsistent play.","similar_player":"Russell Okung. Okung has been a quality starting left tackle in the NFL after being the sixth-overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. Okung has been good, but not great, for the Seahawks, Broncos and Chargers. Okung (6-5, 310) and Little have similar skill sets. In the NFL, I could see Little having a career similar to Okung.;NFL Matches:","simular_player_bio":"Carolina, Minnesota, Philadelphia, Houston, Green Bay, Los Angeles Rams, Arizona, San Francisco, New York Jets, Buffalo, Jacksonville, Cincinnati","summary":"Under former head coach Hugh Freeze, the Ole Miss Rebels put together a lot of strong recruiting classes and produced a lot of early-round NFL talent. Among those players were Laremy Tunsil, Evan Engram, Laquon Treadwell, Robert Nkemdiche, Breeland Speaks and more. After Freeze was fired amid scandal, some of his talented recruits who interest NFL teams remained at Ole Miss. Greg Little was one of those players, and he is in the running to be the top offensive tackle prospect for the 2019 NFL Draft.      In the passing-driven NFL, teams are always looking for potential elite left tackles. It can be very difficult to find left tackles with Little’s natural size and athleticism, so those things make him an intriguing prospect for the next level, even with his inconsistent play.     There are a lot of natural strengths to Little. He has ideal height, length, weight, quickness and athleticism. Little displays quick feet that allow him to get depth in his drop and neutralize speed rushers. He should be an asset to take on the fast edge rushers because he can get off the corner and prevent them from running the loop around the edge. With his quick feet and an ability to bend at the knee, Little doesn’t have to reach after rushers and is not a waist bender. For the NFL, Little could be a very valuable to protect his quarterback against fast edge rushers.     As a run blocker, Little is quick to the second level and is able to swallow up linebackers or defensive backs with ease. Right now, he would be better off in a zone-blocking system to use his athleticism due to not packing a serious punch at the point of attack. Little is not a bull in the ground game to knock defenders off the ball, even though he has the potential to be that if he works at developing his skill set. He has the size for a power-man scheme, but his shortcomings make him a poor fit for that kind of scheme at this time.     Little is too much of a finesse blocker. He has to get more nasty and show something of a mean streak. Adding more strength would help him to do that. Little is poor at firing off the ball and engaging defensive ends. Too often, he is waiting to catch them rather than starting the contact and attacking defenders.      As a pass protector, Little definitely has to block with better leverage. He allows too many pressures to the inside, and that comes from his leverage issues, along with waiting on defenders rather than getting into their chests. Little had some bad beats on rushes to the inside in 2017 and 2018 that should not have happened given his athleticism. There were also plays during which Little would be bull rushed into the pocket – see versus Alabama in 2018. Little needs to improve his ability to anchor against powerful bull rushes.     In speaking to team sources, they aren’t super excited about Little because he never played up to his potential consistently. They also said his combine interviews were just okay as he needs development of his football I.Q. They feel he has the capacity to learn, but he still has a lot to learn for the NFL. Everybody acknowledges his skill set, but being an underachiever leaves a sour taste for a lot of evaluators. As a result, multiple team sources have told me they had given Little a late first-round grade. A few sources are higher on him. Little has enough fans alongside a good skill set and upside that he looks likely to be a first-round pick. He probably will go in the back half of the first round, and if he slips to the second round, he should be selected quickly."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cody Ford","year":2019,"height":77,"weight":335,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Oklahoma","pros":"Very athletic ; Unique quickness for a big blocker ; Quick feet ; Well-balanced blocker ; Thick build ; Can generate movement in the ground game ; Leans on defenders ; Gets within the frame of defenders to get a push ; Light on his feet ; Able to mirror speed rushers ; Gets depth in his drop to neutralize speed rushers ; Bends at the knee ; Quick to the second level ; Sustains blocks ; Good anchor ; Scheme versatile ; Upside","cons":"Could be shorter than his listed height ; Arms could be shorter than expected ; Played better at right tackle than he did at guard ; Not a road-grader as a run blocker ; Does not display a mean streak or nasty attitude ;Summary:  It took some time for Ford to develop at Oklahoma, but eventually he established himself as the team’s best offensive lineman from a line that is sending multiple blockers to the NFL. Ford earned a starting spot in 2016 before a broken leg ended his season early. He then played banged up in 2017, but was an effective blocker for Baker Mayfield and Rodney Anderson during the Sooners’ run to the college football playoff. In 2018, Ford served as the starting right tackle for the Sooners, and had his best season. He dominated the Big XII defenders in 2018 and established himself as an intriguing NFL prospect. ;As a pass blocker, Ford has quick feet and surprising athleticism for such a big lineman. He has the ability to use his feet to wall off speed rushers and get depth in his drop. With rare agility for a big, thick blocker, Ford is able to hand speed rushers coming off the edge. Ford’s size also leads to him having a good anchor to stonewall bull rushers and keep them from pushing him back into the pocket. Ford’s pass protection skills looked better at right tackle than his earlier time at guard, but for the NFL, he should be an asset at guard or tackle in pass blocking. ;For the ground game, Ford is an interesting player. Given his size and bulk, many would think that he would have been a road-grader going against the weak Big XII defenses, but that was not his game in college. He could generate movement as he would lean on defenders, get within their frame and push, and manipulate them. However, he was not a bulldozer who bullied defenders and rolled them around the field. Part of that could be scheme-related as the Sooners employ a high-paced spread offense and don’t run an old-school downhill power-run offense. In the NFL, Ford may not ever be a true road-grader. But, he should be a dependable run blocker who generates movement in the ground game at right tackle or guard.","similar_player":"Brandon Brooks. Brooks (6-5, 335) played right tackle in college but has turned into a Pro Bowl guard. Even though he is big, Brooks is not a true road-grader. Brooks also is a surprisingly good athlete who is light on his feet for such big blocker. In the NFL, I think Ford could be a Pro Bowl-caliber blocker like Brooks has been for the Eagles and Texans.;NFL Matches:","simular_player_bio":"Arizona, Buffalo, Cleveland, Tampa Bay, Carolina, Philadelphia, Houston, Minnesota, Los Angeles Rams","summary":"It took some time for Ford to develop at Oklahoma, but eventually he established himself as the team’s best offensive lineman from a line that is sending multiple blockers to the NFL. Ford earned a starting spot in 2016 before a broken leg ended his season early. He then played banged up in 2017, but was an effective blocker for Baker Mayfield and Rodney Anderson during the Sooners’ run to the college football playoff. In 2018, Ford served as the starting right tackle for the Sooners, and had his best season. He dominated the Big XII defenders in 2018 and established himself as an intriguing NFL prospect.      As a pass blocker, Ford has quick feet and surprising athleticism for such a big lineman. He has the ability to use his feet to wall off speed rushers and get depth in his drop. With rare agility for a big, thick blocker, Ford is able to hand speed rushers coming off the edge. Ford’s size also leads to him having a good anchor to stonewall bull rushers and keep them from pushing him back into the pocket. Ford’s pass protection skills looked better at right tackle than his earlier time at guard, but for the NFL, he should be an asset at guard or tackle in pass blocking.      For the ground game, Ford is an interesting player. Given his size and bulk, many would think that he would have been a road-grader going against the weak Big XII defenses, but that was not his game in college. He could generate movement as he would lean on defenders, get within their frame and push, and manipulate them. However, he was not a bulldozer who bullied defenders and rolled them around the field. Part of that could be scheme-related as the Sooners employ a high-paced spread offense and don’t run an old-school downhill power-run offense. In the NFL, Ford may not ever be a true road-grader. But, he should be a dependable run blocker who generates movement in the ground game at right tackle or guard.     Ford could fit at a variety of positions in the NFL. Given his feet and athletic ability, some teams could try to play him at left tackle. He would be a better fit at guard or right tackle. Ford is expected to be a first-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. He could go in the middle to late portion of Round 1."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Sean Bunting","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Trayvon Mullen","year":2019,"height":73,"weight":199,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Clemson","pros":"Excellent height ; Great length ; Fast straight-line speed ; Press-man-coverage potential ; Physical ; Willing run defender ; Supports run defense ; Experienced","cons":"Bad technique ; Lack of awareness ; Bad feet; Gets on his heels a lot; Gets off balance coming out of transition; Tight opening up;Summary:  Potential can be a scary word, but that is the word to best describe Mullen. He is a size/speed freak of nature for a cornerback entering the NFL. With his height, length, weight, and straight-line speed, Mullen has nearly a prototypical skill set. However, the word potential summarizes Mullen well, because he does not play up to his athletic skill set and has a lot of technical issues that need to be resolved for the NFL. ;In 2017, Mullen established himself as a starter for Clemson while totaling 42 tackles with three interceptions and seven passes broken up. In the spring and summer of 2018, there was a lot of buzz about Mullen in the scouting community as being a player with a great skill set and the upside to be special. However, his 2018 season was very underwhelming, seeing him record 36 tackles with three pass broken up and one interception. The junior should have returned to Clemson to improve his technique, but he entered the 2019 NFL Draft. At the NFL Scouting Combine, Mullen showed his great physical talent size/speed with his measurements and running the 40-yard dash in a tremendous 4.46 seconds. ;Mullen’s skill set generated media hype, including Bleacher Report projecting him as a top-10 pick even after his underwhelming season. NFL teams don’t grade Mullen anywhere close to as high as that projection. This flawed media evaluation was similar to former Clemson corner Mackensie Alexander – a 2016 second-round pick by the Vikings -, who was projected to be a first-round pick by sites like Bleacher Report when he was actually receiving grades for Day 2. ;In speaking to some team sources, Mullen is a polarizing prospect. The sources who like him have graded him in the second round, which illustrates that even they see flaws beyond his a first-round skill set. The evaluators who didn’t like Mullen have him graded as a late third- or fourth-round pick. ;There is no doubt that Mullen has good size to him and has excellent straight-line speed for a big corner. He is a solid tackler and willing to help in run support. In the NFL, he would fit best as a press-man corner. ;Here is what one area scout said about Mullen, “I just don’t see it with him. I don’t like his technique. I don’t like his feet, and he got on his heels a lot. He gets off balance coming out of transition and looks tight opening it up. But he’s long and can run, so maybe somebody reaches on him.”;Given the need for cornerbacks around the NFL and the 2019 class being weak at the position, I think that Mullen has a shot at being a second-round pick. If he doesn’t go in Round 2, he should be a third- of fourth-rounder.","similar_player":"Mike Rumph.","simular_player_bio":"Mullen and Rumph (6-2, 205) are almost identical in size. Rumph was a good tackler, but his issues in coverage and not having good technique ended up leading to him not panning out in the NFL. As a pro, I could see Mullen having similar issues to Rumph.;NFL Matches:  Tampa Bay, New York Giants, Denver, Washington, Carolina, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Houston, Kansas City, Philadelphia","summary":"Potential can be a scary word, but that is the word to best describe Mullen. He is a size/speed freak of nature for a cornerback entering the NFL. With his height, length, weight, and straight-line speed, Mullen has nearly a prototypical skill set. However, the word potential summarizes Mullen well, because he does not play up to his athletic skill set and has a lot of technical issues that need to be resolved for the NFL.      In 2017, Mullen established himself as a starter for Clemson while totaling 42 tackles with three interceptions and seven passes broken up. In the spring and summer of 2018, there was a lot of buzz about Mullen in the scouting community as being a player with a great skill set and the upside to be special. However, his 2018 season was very underwhelming, seeing him record 36 tackles with three pass broken up and one interception. The junior should have returned to Clemson to improve his technique, but he entered the 2019 NFL Draft. At the NFL Scouting Combine, Mullen showed his great physical talent size/speed with his measurements and running the 40-yard dash in a tremendous 4.46 seconds.      Mullen’s skill set generated media hype, including Bleacher Report projecting him as a top-10 pick even after his underwhelming season. NFL teams don’t grade Mullen anywhere close to as high as that projection. This flawed media evaluation was similar to former Clemson corner Mackensie Alexander – a 2016 second-round pick by the Vikings -, who was projected to be a first-round pick by sites like Bleacher Report when he was actually receiving grades for Day 2.      In speaking to some team sources, Mullen is a polarizing prospect. The sources who like him have graded him in the second round, which illustrates that even they see flaws beyond his a first-round skill set. The evaluators who didn’t like Mullen have him graded as a late third- or fourth-round pick.      There is no doubt that Mullen has good size to him and has excellent straight-line speed for a big corner. He is a solid tackler and willing to help in run support. In the NFL, he would fit best as a press-man corner.      Here is what one area scout said about Mullen, “I just don’t see it with him. I don’t like his technique. I don’t like his feet, and he got on his heels a lot. He gets off balance coming out of transition and looks tight opening it up. But he’s long and can run, so maybe somebody reaches on him.”     Given the need for cornerbacks around the NFL and the 2019 class being weak at the position, I think that Mullen has a shot at being a second-round pick. If he doesn’t go in Round 2, he should be a third- of fourth-rounder."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dalton Risner","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":308,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Kansas State","pros":"Smart blocker ; Tough player ; Very physical ; Blocks through the whistle ; Good technique ; Good enough feet to play right tackle ; Has some strength to torque defenders ; Sustains blocks ; Versatile size ; Can play multiple positions up front ; Adequate arm length – 34.25 inches ; Recoverability","cons":"Stiff ; Not quick enough for left tackle ; Not athletic enough for left tackle ; Some wonder about how long he wants to play football ;Summary:  Under Kansas State coaching legend Bill Snyder, the Wildcats produced a lot of technically sound offensive linemen for the NFL. Risner could be one of the last of those Snyder blockers, but once again, Snyder is giving the NFL a tough blocker who is smart and has received good coaching on technique for the next level. Risner is not an offensive lineman who wows with his athleticism, quickness, or other-worldly strength. However, he is solid player who could have a long NFL career.","similar_player":"Joe Thuney. Some team sources said that Risner reminded them of Thuney coming out of N.C. State. Thuney (6-5, 308) has found a home at guard in the NFL, and he has been a rock-solid blocker for the Patriots since being a third-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. Thuney and Risner are almost identical in size with similar skill sets. Risner could turn into a solid pro like Thuney, and Risner also could be a second-day pick.;NFL Matches:","simular_player_bio":"Arizona, San Francisco, New York Jets, Buffalo, Cleveland, Tampa Bay, Carolina, Philadelphia, Houston, Minnesota","summary":"Under Kansas State coaching legend Bill Snyder, the Wildcats produced a lot of technically sound offensive linemen for the NFL. Risner could be one of the last of those Snyder blockers, but once again, Snyder is giving the NFL a tough blocker who is smart and has received good coaching on technique for the next level. Risner is not an offensive lineman who wows with his athleticism, quickness, or other-worldly strength. However, he is solid player who could have a long NFL career.     For the passing-driven NFL, Risner is limited to being a right tackle or guard. He does not have the feet, athleticism, and agility to be a left tackle. Risner is too stiff and would be a liability against NFL speed rushers. However, he is a smart blocker who has good technique. Generally, he uses his technique to to keep a grasp of defenders and limit them from putting pressure on the quarterback. Risner should develop into a solid pass protector in the pros, but he probably won’t be a shutout pass blocker who never gives up sacks or pressures.     In the ground game, Risner uses his strength to torque defenders and manipulate them at the point of attack. He is not an overwhelmingly power blocker who knocks defenders off the ball and is a road grader. However, he has good technique to latch onto defenders and turn them away from his running back. Risner employs good technique and is a smart blocker, so he often finds ways to win.     At the Senior Bowl, Risner had a solid week and helped himself with his practice performance. Some teams, however, had some concerns from his interviews that his focus is on his foundation and becoming a broadcaster at the end of his football career. Risner gave the impression to some that if his football career ended tomorrow he would be fine with it and eager to move on to those interests. Teams won’t really hold that against him, but they do wonder if he is a player who loves football more than anything else and if he is a player who might chose to retire early.     For the NFL, Risner looks like a solid backup who could develop into a starter. He should be a starter at right tackle or guard. Risner also played some center in college, so he could be an emergency center. That versatility will make Risner a valuable game-day backup to start his career, and he probably will develop into a starter within a year or two.      Multiple team sources say they have graded Risner as a late third-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. Given the demand for tackles around the NFL, it would not be surprising if Risner ends up being selected in the second round or early third round. After his week in Mobile, Risner looks safe to go on the second day of the 2019 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Drew Lock","year":2019,"height":75,"weight":223,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Missouri","pros":"Firehose for a right arm ; Can throw a hard fastball into tight windows ; Good size, build ; Can push the ball downfield ; Throws a good deep ball ; Able to loft in touch passes ; Above-average accuracy ; Stands tall in the pocket ; Moves his eyes ; Works through his progression ; Can throw receivers open ; Doesn’t miss open receivers ; Shows good timing ; Anticipation ; Good athlete ; Has more mobility than many realize ; Good size for an NFL starting quarterback ; Lots of upside","cons":"Slightly smaller hands (9 inches) ; Needs to improve footwork ; Revolving coaching door led to lack of some basic development ; Needs to improve decision-making ; Trusts his arm too much ; Will throw into coverage that he shouldn’t ;Summary:  In all the storied programs and historic quarterbacks in the history of the SEC, including recent year stars like Cam Newton, Tim Tebow and Matthew Stafford, Lock did something no SEC quarterback had ever done when he threw 44 touchdowns in the 2017 season. He went on a tear in the last half of the year to lead Missouri to six straight wins after a 1-5 start. Lock completed 58 percent of his passes in 2017 for 3,964 yards with 44 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. ;Lock saw time as an underclassman as well. In 2016, Lock completed 55 percent of his passes for 3,399 yards with 23 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. As a freshman, he saw the field after barely playing in the first month. That season he completed 49 percent of his passes for 1,332 yards with four touchdowns and eight interceptions.","similar_player":"Jay Cutler.","simular_player_bio":"Team sources have said that Lock has the skill set of Cutler with the personality of Eli Manning. As a player, Lock is very similar to Cutler. Both are gunslinger quarterbacks with a cannon for a right arm. They also have a swagger to them in their style of play. Cutler and Lock also shared some decision-making flaws from the big-arm syndrome, leading them to trusting their arm too much and throwing into coverage. Cutler was a top-20 pick, and Lock should also go as the top-20 selection this year.;NFL Matches:  New York Giants, Jacksonville, Denver, Cincinnati, Miami, Washington, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles Chargers, New England","summary":"In all the storied programs and historic quarterbacks in the history of the SEC, including recent year stars like Cam Newton, Tim Tebow and Matthew Stafford, Lock did something no SEC quarterback had ever done when he threw 44 touchdowns in the 2017 season. He went on a tear in the last half of the year to lead Missouri to six straight wins after a 1-5 start. Lock completed 58 percent of his passes in 2017 for 3,964 yards with 44 touchdowns and 13 interceptions.      Lock saw time as an underclassman as well. In 2016, Lock completed 55 percent of his passes for 3,399 yards with 23 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. As a freshman, he saw the field after barely playing in the first month. That season he completed 49 percent of his passes for 1,332 yards with four touchdowns and eight interceptions.     After his prolific junior year, Lock probably would have been a late first- or early second-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Lock would have been graded behind the four quarterbacks who went as the top-10 picks and would have been closer to Lamar Jackson. Instead, Lock returned to Missouti for his senior year. He completed 61 percent of his passes in 2018 for 3,498 yards with 28 touchdowns and eight interceptions. The senior notched six rushing touchdowns as well. Lock’s decision to return for his senior year looks like a wise one as he will probably go much higher in the 2019 NFL Draft.     Lock is a gunslinger-style quarterback who has a big arm with the ability to throw any pass. His powerful arm allows him to fire the ball into tight windows for completions as the velocity of his throws is capable of beating coverage. He throws the ball well downfield and shows timing and anticipation. Along with his arm, Lock is a better athlete than one would expect. Scouts say that comes across the more one watches him, and his athleticism is a surprising plus for the big-armed quarterback. Lock also has above-average accuracy and showed improvement as a senior. He can throw receivers open and doesn’t miss open receivers. His field vision is advanced, too, as he moves his eyes to work through progressions and does not lock onto his primary target.     There are a number of things that Lock needs to improve upon for the NFL. He suffers from what I call “big-arm syndrome,” meaning he can have some flaws in decision-making because he trusts his arm too much. That led to him throwing some passes he shouldn’t into coverage. Lock also could use some tutoring and mentoring because he was not coached up at Missouri. The Tigers had a revolving door at offensive coordinator, and sources say there are some basic things that Lock needs to pick up. However, they say he is smart and picked things up fast at the Senior Bowl. Sources say that of all the potential first-round quarterbacks in the 2019 NFL Draft, Lock has received the least amount of coaching and development.     Team sources say that on top of liking Lock’s skill set and intelligence, they like his swagger and the confidence he brings to the field. They say that there is a lot to work with and feel that Lock has a lot of upside for the NFL. He’s a big kid with a firehose for an arm and is smart, confident and athletic. Sources say Lock is also a good basketball player, which illustrates his athletic ability. Lock is a very talented player, and as a result, he looks like a safe bet to be a top-20 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jahlani Tavai","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Elgton Jenkins","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":314,"position":"Center","college":"Mississippi State","pros":"Good technique ; Intelligent ; Athletic ; Blocks through the whistle ; Tough ; Sustains blocks ; Can anchor against bull rushes ; Recoverability ; Good size ; Versatile size ; Could play center or guard ; Good arm length for interior lineman – 34.25 inches ; Big hands – 10 inches ; Good awareness ; Strong hands ; Good knee bend ; Good vision ; Plug-and-play starting potential","cons":"Not a road-grader ; Can get stood up when trying to fire off the ball ; Will not blast defenders out of their gaps ; Doesn’t block with a mean streak ;Summary:  Last fall and the year before, some NFL scouts were raving to me about the job that Dan Mullen did at Mississippi State. They said that the Bulldogs had a lot of pro talent on both sides of the ball, and they also had impressive young talent as backups who Mullen passed along to the next coaching staff. One of those prospects was Jenkins, who was one of the most steady and effective interior blockers in college football over the past few seasons. ;In the ground game, Jenkins is not a road-grader who blasts defenders off the ball and rolls them out of their gap. However, he does have very good technique to tie up defenders and sustain his blocks. Jenkins has good hands to maintain his blocks through the whistle. He often turns his defenders and ties them up to keep them from getting tackles. Against the run, Jenkins diplays impressive awareness and is very adept at hitting a block at the line and peeling to the second level to get a second block on another defender. Jenkins has good blocking technique and is well prepared for the NFL.","similar_player":"Jeff Faine. Jenkins reminds me of a bigger version of Faine. Faine (6-3, 300) had a good NFL career as an athletic interior lineman who was technically sound. Faine was not a road-grader, but he was a smart interior blocker who contributed to run defense and was very good in pass protection. I could see Jenkins being a similar pro to Faine.;NFL Matches:","simular_player_bio":"Arizona, Denver, Tennessee, Atlanta, Tampa Bay, Carolina, Philadelphia, Minnesota","summary":"Last fall and the year before, some NFL scouts were raving to me about the job that Dan Mullen did at Mississippi State. They said that the Bulldogs had a lot of pro talent on both sides of the ball, and they also had impressive young talent as backups who Mullen passed along to the next coaching staff. One of those prospects was Jenkins, who was one of the most steady and effective interior blockers in college football over the past few seasons.      In the ground game, Jenkins is not a road-grader who blasts defenders off the ball and rolls them out of their gap. However, he does have very good technique to tie up defenders and sustain his blocks. Jenkins has good hands to maintain his blocks through the whistle. He often turns his defenders and ties them up to keep them from getting tackles. Against the run, Jenkins diplays impressive awareness and is very adept at hitting a block at the line and peeling to the second level to get a second block on another defender. Jenkins has good blocking technique and is well prepared for the NFL.     Jenkins is a good interior pass protector. He does a nice job of keeping his head on swivel to be ready to pick up blitzes or games on the inside. He has a good anchor to hold up against bull rushes. With his quality feet, athleticism and length, Jenkins does a nice job of blocking speed rushers on the inside. As a pro, he should be an asset to double-team defensive tackles with a guard given his size, length, quickness, athleticism and technique. Throughout the past two seasons, Jenkins very rarely allowed a pressure on his quarterback and was a rock-solid pass protector. Jenkins also had a solid week of practice at the Senior Bowl.     Jenkins could play guard or center as a pro, but center would be his best position. With his experience in the SEC, Jenkins has plug-and-play starting potential for the NFL. Some team sources said they were projecting Jenkins to the second day of the 2019 NFL Draft with a grade of late in the second round to early in the third round. They thought that Jenkins stands a good chance of being a second- or third-round pick, and the team that likes him enough to draft him could snatch him up in Round 2."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Greedy Williams","year":2019,"height":73,"weight":185,"position":"Cornerback","college":"LSU","pros":"Dangerous ball skills ; Good hands ; Ideal height ; Length ; Press-man-coverage skills ; Straight line speed ; Recoverability ; Quick feet ; Athletic upside","cons":"Lacks strength ; Thin frame ; Does not play up to timed speed ; Gets bumped around and “out-physicaled” by receivers ; Lacks instincts ; Lacks awareness ; Doesn’t make plays in off-man coverage ; Doesn’t has feel for off-man coverage ; Has some makeup concerns ;Summary:  LSU and Florida have a running debate about which university is known as “DB U” because both programs have had a strong history of producing good defensive back prospects for the NFL. Andraez ‘Greedy’ Williams will keep the Tigers’ tradition alive after Donte Jackson and Kevin Toliver moved onto the NFL following the 2017 season. While Jackson had an excellent 2017, some felt that Williams was the Tigers’ best cornerback in 2017, putting together a breakout season. He totaled six interceptions, 11 passes broken up and 38 tackles in his redshirt freshman campaign. ;In 2018, Williams totaled two interceptions, 32 tackles and nine passes broken up. He played well against Ole Miss and its trio of future NFL receivers. Florida threw away from Williams all game, but he struggled against Georgia and Alabama. Versus the Crimson Tide, Williams gave up a few first-down receptions, a touchdown, and a longer completion to Jerry Jeudy. ;Williams helped himself at the NFL Scouting Combine by running the 40-yard dash in 4.37 seconds. However, he did not look very good in the field drills and showed some issues in his technique.","similar_player":"Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie.","simular_player_bio":"Williams and Rodgers-Cromartie have some similarities as they are both athletic cornerbacks with length, a lean frame, and limited play strength. Rodgers-Cromartie was a first-round pick, and Williams probably will be one in the 2019 NFL Draft.;NFL Matches:  Denver, Washington, Carolina, Cleveland, Tennessee, Pittsburgh, Houston, Oakland, Philadelphia, Indianapolis, Tampa Bay, New York Giants,","summary":"LSU and Florida have a running debate about which university is known as “DB U” because both programs have had a strong history of producing good defensive back prospects for the NFL. Andraez ‘Greedy’ Williams will keep the Tigers’ tradition alive after Donte Jackson and Kevin Toliver moved onto the NFL following the 2017 season. While Jackson had an excellent 2017, some felt that Williams was the Tigers’ best cornerback in 2017, putting together a breakout season. He totaled six interceptions, 11 passes broken up and 38 tackles in his redshirt freshman campaign.      In 2018, Williams totaled two interceptions, 32 tackles and nine passes broken up. He played well against Ole Miss and its trio of future NFL receivers. Florida threw away from Williams all game, but he struggled against Georgia and Alabama. Versus the Crimson Tide, Williams gave up a few first-down receptions, a touchdown, and a longer completion to Jerry Jeudy.      Williams helped himself at the NFL Scouting Combine by running the 40-yard dash in 4.37 seconds. However, he did not look very good in the field drills and showed some issues in his technique.     For the NFL, Williams would fit best in a press-man scheme. In that style, he could use his size and length to cover up receivers running with them downfield. Williams has the straight-line speed to run in press man, and if he gets stronger that would help him to be an excellent press-man corner.     Williams enters the pros with some limitations. He lacks instincts and awareness while not playing up to his timed speed. That was evident against Georgia and Alabama last year. He does not play well or have good feel in off-man coverage. He also is not a great fit as a zone corner. Thus, Williams is more of a second-round talent.     In speaking to team sources, numerous teams graded Williams in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. However, teams don’t have 32 first-round graded players, so some second-round talents will get selected on the opening night of the draft. Williams is a favorite to be one of those players because he plays a premium position and has tools to work with. One general manager told WalterFootball.com that Williams is one of the most overrated players in the 2019 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Marquise Blair","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Erik McCoy","year":2019,"height":75,"weight":310,"position":"Center","college":"Texas A&M","pros":"Athletic ; Strong hands ; Able to control defenders when he latches on them ; Sustains blocks ; Good awareness ; Decent feel ; Quick to the second level ; Athletic to hit blocks in the open field ; Adept on executing screens ; Can anchor against bull rushes ; Could play center or guard ; Good knee bend ; Good vision ; Plug-and-play starting potential ; Enough size to play guard or center ; Good technique ; Intelligent ; Recoverability ; Tough ; Battles hard ; Blocks through the whistle","cons":"Short arms – 32.63 inches ; Not powerful ; Not a pile mover ; Does not generate a ton of movement in the run game ; Lacks length ; A tad short in height ;Summary:  McCoy was a steady blocker for the Aggies over the past few seasons. He started at center as a freshman, before getting starts at guard and center over the years to come. In his final season at Texas A&M, McCoy had a good year and scouts who went through College Station said that McCoy was the best NFL prospect for the 2019 NFL Draft on the Aggies’ roster. He had some good tapes in 2018, including an impressive showing against Alabama when taking on future first-round picks Quinnen Williams and Raekwon Davis. McCoy also played well against Clemson, taking on the Tigers’ early-round talents at defensive tackle.","similar_player":"Pat Elflein. Sources suggested Elflein as a comp for McCoy and it makes sense as they are almost identical in size. Both are a tad short, but make up for it in other ways and battle hard. Elflein (6-3, 303) was a third-round pick in the 2017 draft and has turned into a solid pro for the Vikings. McCoy could also be a third-round pick that turns into a similar caliber pro to Elflein.;NFL Matches:","simular_player_bio":"Arizona, Denver, Tennessee, Atlanta, Tampa Bay, Carolina, Philadelphia, Minnesota","summary":"McCoy was a steady blocker for the Aggies over the past few seasons. He started at center as a freshman, before getting starts at guard and center over the years to come. In his final season at Texas A&M, McCoy had a good year and scouts who went through College Station said that McCoy was the best NFL prospect for the 2019 NFL Draft on the Aggies’ roster. He had some good tapes in 2018, including an impressive showing against Alabama when taking on future first-round picks Quinnen Williams and Raekwon Davis. McCoy also played well against Clemson, taking on the Tigers’ early-round talents at defensive tackle.     In the ground game, McCoy is not a people-moving road-grader. He does not have the strength to move the pile and does not generate a ton of movement in the rushing attack. However, he is athletic in the open field, showing some quickness to the second level and being able to hit blocks in space. Off the snap, McCoy is agile on zone runs to get in position while also showing the ability to get a block at the line of scrimmage and peel off to the second level. McCoy does a nice job on screens, quickly getting in position and showing the agility to get blocks in the open field.     As a pass blocker, McCoy has some talent for the NFL. He is athletic with the ability to move his feet while maintaining his block. With strong hands at the point of attack, McCoy is able to control defenders when he latches onto them. He sustains blocks through the whistle and doesn’t lose on second efforts. He has good feel, awareness and intelligence. Against powerful tackles, McCoy shows some ability to anchor and stonewall some bull rushes. On double teams, McCoy is very good to tie up defenders with his guards and keep them from getting after the quarterback. With his athleticism and ability to sustain blocks, McCoy shows a nice ability to handle speed rushers.     After the season, McCoy had a disappointing showing at the Senior Bowl. Sources have said that McCoy’s game tape was impressive and much better than how he played in Mobile, so that could cause him to slide a little lower. Depending on the team that drafts him, he could be a plug-and-play starter, but it would be ideal for him to be a backup and get more powerful before being a starter. Hence, he should add more functional strength for the NFL. In speaking to team sources, they believe that McCoy could sneak into the second round and probably won’t get out of the third round."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ben Banogu","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Irv Smith Jr.","year":2019,"height":74,"weight":242,"position":"Tight End","college":"Alabama","pros":"Dangerous receiving tight end ; Smooth route runner ; Tracks the ball well ; Late hands ; Yards after the catch ; Good feel ; Finds the soft spot in zone ; Able to make leaping grabs ; Red-zone weapon ; Adjusts well to the ball ; Upside ; Athletic","cons":"Only has one speed ; Not a good blocker ; Size limitations ; Needs more strength ;Summary:  Like almost every other position, Alabama has produced a lot of quality tight ends for the NFL under Nick Saban, and Smith will keep that streak alive in the 2019 NFL Draft. As the son of Irv Smith Sr., a top-20 pick in the 1993 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame, Irv Smith Jr. was widely recruited before landing with the Crimson Tide. ;Smith flashed some real receiving ability in 2017, but Alabama’s passing offense really struggled with Jalen Hurts at quarterback. For the year, Smith totaled 14 catches for 127 yards and three touchdowns. He was capable of producing a lot more if he had been given more targets. That became evident in 2018 as sophomore quarterback Tua Tagovailoa turned the Crimson Tide passing attack into a point machine and Smith was one of his most consistent producers. In 2018, Smith caught 44 passes for 710 yards and seven touchdowns. While he could have used another year in college to improve his blocking, Smith decided to skip his senior season to enter the 2019 NFL Draft. ;As a pro, Smith has the potential to be a mismatch receiving tight end who produces some big plays for his offense in the passing game. He is a good route runner with quickness, athleticism and feel. Smith is too smooth of a route-runner for linebackers to run with him, and he has enough size to make catches over defensive backs. He tracks the ball well downfield and shows late hands to make the catch even when defenders are close. Due to his quickness and athleticism, Smith is dangerous with the ball in his hands to rip off more yardage after the catch. Team sources have said that Smith has only one play speed, and they wish he had a second gear. ;As a blocker, Smith is undersized and needs to get stronger to be more effective against NFL defenders. His motor in the blocking game is not always steady, and he could stand to improve the effort or fight he exudes when he blocks. As a pro, Smith is never going to be a great blocker because his size limitations are going to limit what he can do against defensive ends and linebackers.","similar_player":"Jordan Reed.","simular_player_bio":"Smith’s game reminds me of Reed. Both are smooth route-runners with quickness, good hands, and yards-after-the-catch ability. They also have some blocking limitations because of their size. Reed was a second-day pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, and Smith should go on Day 2 this year.;NFL Matches:  Jacksonville, Detroit, Denver, Houston, Oakland, Los Angeles Chargers, New England;In the 2019 NFL Draft, there are a number of teams that could consider taking Smith. Oakland could be looking for a long-term starter at tight end, but Smith’s size and blocking issues probably does not make him a fit for Mike Mayock and Jon Gruden. Smith could be a candidate in the second round for the Raiders.","summary":"Like almost every other position, Alabama has produced a lot of quality tight ends for the NFL under Nick Saban, and Smith will keep that streak alive in the 2019 NFL Draft. As the son of Irv Smith Sr., a top-20 pick in the 1993 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame, Irv Smith Jr. was widely recruited before landing with the Crimson Tide.      Smith flashed some real receiving ability in 2017, but Alabama’s passing offense really struggled with Jalen Hurts at quarterback. For the year, Smith totaled 14 catches for 127 yards and three touchdowns. He was capable of producing a lot more if he had been given more targets. That became evident in 2018 as sophomore quarterback Tua Tagovailoa turned the Crimson Tide passing attack into a point machine and Smith was one of his most consistent producers. In 2018, Smith caught 44 passes for 710 yards and seven touchdowns. While he could have used another year in college to improve his blocking, Smith decided to skip his senior season to enter the 2019 NFL Draft.      As a pro, Smith has the potential to be a mismatch receiving tight end who produces some big plays for his offense in the passing game. He is a good route runner with quickness, athleticism and feel. Smith is too smooth of a route-runner for linebackers to run with him, and he has enough size to make catches over defensive backs. He tracks the ball well downfield and shows late hands to make the catch even when defenders are close. Due to his quickness and athleticism, Smith is dangerous with the ball in his hands to rip off more yardage after the catch. Team sources have said that Smith has only one play speed, and they wish he had a second gear.      As a blocker, Smith is undersized and needs to get stronger to be more effective against NFL defenders. His motor in the blocking game is not always steady, and he could stand to improve the effort or fight he exudes when he blocks. As a pro, Smith is never going to be a great blocker because his size limitations are going to limit what he can do against defensive ends and linebackers.     In the NFL, Smith could be a good F – movement – tight end to contribute to a passing attack. However given his size and blocking limitations, he will have to work in a platoon with a Y – blocking – tight end. Smith still brings lots of versatility beacuse he has and can also line up as an h-back or wide receiver. He would serve as a chess piece who coul be moved around to create mismatches for his offense. Smith is expected to be selected on the second day of the 2019 NFL Draft, and there is an outside chance that he goes in the first round."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"A.J. Brown","year":2019,"height":72,"weight":226,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Ole Miss","pros":"Tough receiver ; Willing to go across the middle ; Good route runner ; Strong hands ; Dangerous after the catch ; Elusive ; High points the ball ; Gritty receiver ; Sudden out of breaks ; Generates separation ; Reliable; rarely drops passes ; Tracks the ball well ; Adjusts well ; Late hands ; Good technique ; Adept at finding soft spots in zone ; Durable ; Experienced and successful against good college programs ; Makes big plays in the clutch ; Strong ; Thick frame to push defensive backs around ; Physical ; Ready to contribute immediately","cons":"Not a burner ; Lacks deep speed ; Could have separation issues from NFL corners ;Summary:  Under former head coach Hugh Freeze, the Ole Miss Rebels put together a lot of strong recruiting classes that produced a lot of early-round NFL talent. Among those players were Laremy Tunsil, Evan Engram, Laquon Treadwell, Robert Nkemdiche, Breeland Speaks and more. After Freeze was fired amid scandal, some of his talented recruits who interested NFL teams remained at Ole Miss. A.J. Brown is one of those players, and he is in the running to be the top wide receiver prospect for the 2019 NFL Draft. ;In 2016, Brown had a strong debut as a freshman with 29 receptions for 412 yards with two touchdowns. He was even better as a sophomore, totaling 75 receptions for 1,252 yards and 11 touchdowns despite playing for a bad team that lost its starting quarterback to injury.","similar_player":"Kenny Britt. Brown’s game is similar to Britt when Britt was playing well early in his career. They are similar in build, and Britt was a dangerous run-after-the-catch receiver. Britt was the 30th pick in the 2009 NFL Draft in part because of character concerns.;NFL Matches:","simular_player_bio":"New York Jets, Buffalo, Miami, New England, Baltimore, Arizona, Denver, Oakland","summary":"Under former head coach Hugh Freeze, the Ole Miss Rebels put together a lot of strong recruiting classes that produced a lot of early-round NFL talent. Among those players were Laremy Tunsil, Evan Engram, Laquon Treadwell, Robert Nkemdiche, Breeland Speaks and more. After Freeze was fired amid scandal, some of his talented recruits who interested NFL teams remained at Ole Miss. A.J. Brown is one of those players, and he is in the running to be the top wide receiver prospect for the 2019 NFL Draft.      In 2016, Brown had a strong debut as a freshman with 29 receptions for 412 yards with two touchdowns. He was even better as a sophomore, totaling 75 receptions for 1,252 yards and 11 touchdowns despite playing for a bad team that lost its starting quarterback to injury.     What really sets Brown apart is what he can do as a possessional receiver. Brown is a dangerous wideout who is not a burner with rare speed, but he makes up for it with polish and physicality. With good route-running and strong, reliable hands, Brown is a chain mover who does the dirty work in the short to intermediate part of the field.      Brown is very dangerous with the ball in his hands. He uses his well-built frame to break tackles and is very difficult for a lot of defensive backs to get on the ground. His strength to run through the defenders’ hands makes it difficult for them to get a hold of him. While he isn’t super elusive and is more straight line, Brown does have the feet to dodge some tacklers in the open field. For the NFL, Brown has tremendous yards-after-the-catch potential, and he could be a great fit in a west coast offense.     With his strength and ability to catch the ball in traffic, Brown is a nice weapon for the red zone. He tracks the ball well and uses late hands to make the reception. Brown also flashes his strength to make contested catches and win 50-50 passes. As a pro, Brown is going to have to win on contested catches because he won’t be a receiver who generates separation. But, he has shown the ability win 50-50 passes and outfight defensive backs using his thick frame and strength to get the better of them.      Brown really helped himself at the NFL Scouting Combine by running the 40-yard dash in 4.49 seconds. That was a great time for him because teams had concerns that he could run very slowly. In speaking with team sources, some of them ended up giving Brown a second-round grade."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Drew Sample","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Miles Sanders","year":2019,"height":70,"weight":211,"position":"Running Back","college":"Penn State","pros":"Excellent at keeping his legs going after contact ; Picks up yards after contact ; Breaks tackles ; Good feet ; Quick to the second level ; Tough to tackle at the second level ; Runs behind pads ; Bends at the knee ; Cutting ability ; Has some elusiveness as a runner ; Receiving ability ; Good vision ; Decisive runner ; Good build ; Runs good routes ; Potential three-down starter ; Dangerous one-cut downhill runner","cons":"One-year starter ; Good speed, but not elite ; Will need development in blitz protection ;Summary:  The night after the running back prospects worked out at the NFL Scouting Combine, WalterFootball.com caught up with two running back coaches, one from an AFC playoff team and one from a NFC playoff team. Independently, they both named the same three running backs as players who impressed them during the field workout. They were Ohio State’s Mike Weber, Penn State’s Miles Sanders and Michigan State’s L.J. Scott. ;Sanders had a very fast 40 time of 4.49 seconds at the combine. The coaches also liked how he looked in the field work. Sanders showed athleticism and quick feet with cutting ability beyond his fast 40 time. After serving as the backup to Saquon Barkley early in his career, in his senior year, Sanders averaged 5.8 yards per carry for 1,274 yards with nine touchdowns. ;Sanders has three-down starting potential for the NFL. What really stands out about and makes him unique is what an excellent job he does of keeping his legs going after contact. Sanders uses that to break tackles and accelerate downfield when it looks like he is going to be stopped. He is also tough to tackle at the second level as he runs through contact. Sanders’ knee bend and leverage allow him to run behind his pads and power through arm tackles. On top of his excellent feet, Sanders has some elusiveness in the open field as he can cut to weave his way around defenders. Sanders has a good jump cut and lateral quickness to dodge would-be tacklers.","similar_player":"Cadillac Williams.","simular_player_bio":"Sanders reminds me of Cadillac Williams when he was running well for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Injuries robbed Williams (5-11, 218) of what the 2005 NFL Rookie of the Year could have been, but Sanders has a similar running style to Williams’. They also are almost identical in size and similar in quickness and ability to keep their legs moving after contact. In the NFL, I think Sanders could be a similar runner to Williams.;NFL Matches:  Oakland, Miami, Washington, Carolina, Houston, Kansas City, Philadelphia ;There are a few teams that could consider taking Sanders on the second day of the 2019 NFL Draft. Perhaps the highest that Sanders could hope to go would be to Oakland with 34th overall pick. The Raiders need a running back of the future, and Sanders would be a good scheme fit for Jon Gruden. ;Miami needs to replace Frank Gore, and Sanders could form an excellent tandem with the brittle Kenyan Drake.","summary":"The night after the running back prospects worked out at the NFL Scouting Combine, WalterFootball.com caught up with two running back coaches, one from an AFC playoff team and one from a NFC playoff team. Independently, they both named the same three running backs as players who impressed them during the field workout. They were Ohio State’s Mike Weber, Penn State’s Miles Sanders and Michigan State’s L.J. Scott.      Sanders had a very fast 40 time of 4.49 seconds at the combine. The coaches also liked how he looked in the field work. Sanders showed athleticism and quick feet with cutting ability beyond his fast 40 time. After serving as the backup to Saquon Barkley early in his career, in his senior year, Sanders averaged 5.8 yards per carry for 1,274 yards with nine touchdowns.      Sanders has three-down starting potential for the NFL. What really stands out about and makes him unique is what an excellent job he does of keeping his legs going after contact. Sanders uses that to break tackles and accelerate downfield when it looks like he is going to be stopped. He is also tough to tackle at the second level as he runs through contact. Sanders’ knee bend and leverage allow him to run behind his pads and power through arm tackles. On top of his excellent feet, Sanders has some elusiveness in the open field as he can cut to weave his way around defenders. Sanders has a good jump cut and lateral quickness to dodge would-be tacklers.     Sanders showed at the combine that he has some natural feel as a receiver out of the backfield. He is athletic, quick, and fluid in the open field. His route-running and hands should lead to him being a nice check-down receiver in the NFL.     After his strong combine performance, Sanders could end up being a second-day pick in the 2019 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Lonnie Johnson Jr.","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Max Scharping","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Mecole Hardman","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"JJ Arcega-Whiteside","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Trysten Hill","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Parris Campbell","year":2019,"height":71,"weight":205,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Fast, explosive play-maker ; Great athlete ; Deep-threat receiver ; First-step quickness ; Very good at getting separation ; Second-gear speed ; Sudden ; Excellent run-after-the-catch skills ; Fast in and out of breaks ; Good balance ; Good vision ; Quick feet ; Big-play threat ; Threat to score on any touch ; Stretches a defense vertically ; Quick release off of the line ; Elusive runner ; Able to dodge blockers in the open field; Cutting ability ; Explosive burst at the second level as a runner ; Dangerous in the open field ; Experienced and successful against good college programs ; Makes big plays in the clutch ; Durability ; Could contribute on special teams ; Ready to contribute immediately","cons":"Too many drops ; Needs to improve hands ; Route-running could use refinement ;Summary:  In 2016, scouts who had been through Ohio State told me that from watching practice that Campbell had big-time ability and was going to be a future early-round pick because of his great speed and playing ability. Considering he had only 13 receptions for 121 yards in 2016, those scouts showed why they are employed by NFL teams because they were proven true over the next two seasons. ;In 2017, Campbell flashed his explosive play-making ability, but his receiving production was held back by Ohio State struggling to pass the ball with J.T. Barrett at quarterback. As a senior with Dwayne Haskins, Campbell had a huge leap in production with 90 receptions for 1,063 yards and 12 touchdowns. Campbell produced some big, clutch plays for the Buckeyes and really improved his overall technique as a receiver. He also contributed as a kick returner during his collegiate career, so he could do some of that in the NFL.;At the NFL Scouting Combine, Campbell had a great workout with a blistering 40-yard dash of 4.31 seconds and showed an improved ability to catch the ball in the field drills.","similar_player":"Percy Harvin/Curtis Samuel.","simular_player_bio":"Campbell is similar to Samuel and Harvin in his build, speed, and style of play. Harvin had some good moments in his NFL career, while Samuel came along really well in the second year of his career and looks like he could become a very good receiver for Carolina. Campbell could be a similar style player to those two during his pro career.;NFL Matches:  Buffalo, Miami, New England, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Cleveland, Tennessee, Denver, Green Bay, San Francisco, Arizona, Dallas, New Orleans, Oakland","summary":"In 2016, scouts who had been through Ohio State told me that from watching practice that Campbell had big-time ability and was going to be a future early-round pick because of his great speed and playing ability. Considering he had only 13 receptions for 121 yards in 2016, those scouts showed why they are employed by NFL teams because they were proven true over the next two seasons.      In 2017, Campbell flashed his explosive play-making ability, but his receiving production was held back by Ohio State struggling to pass the ball with J.T. Barrett at quarterback. As a senior with Dwayne Haskins, Campbell had a huge leap in production with 90 receptions for 1,063 yards and 12 touchdowns. Campbell produced some big, clutch plays for the Buckeyes and really improved his overall technique as a receiver. He also contributed as a kick returner during his collegiate career, so he could do some of that in the NFL.     At the NFL Scouting Combine, Campbell had a great workout with a blistering 40-yard dash of 4.31 seconds and showed an improved ability to catch the ball in the field drills.     Similar to Curtis Samuel or Percy Harvin, Campbell is a fast, explosive play-maker who was a hybrid wide receiver for Urban Meyer. With the ball in his hands, Campbell is a dynamo. He is very fast and a threat to score on any touch. He has moves in the open field to juke defenders or weave around them with excellent cutting ability. While Campbell isn’t tall and doesn’t have length, he is put together well with a thick build.      Purely as a receiver, Campbell will be good to line up on the outside and challenge defenses vertically. He can get quick separation with his speed and explosiveness, plus has dangerous run-after-the-catch skills. Campbell is the kind of receiver who can take a quick slant to the end zone from any place on the field.      In the NFL, Campbell would be a great weapon for a creative offensive coordinator who uses him in a variety of ways. Campbell could work as an outside receiver, a slot receiver or a running back. He has sheer speed to burn cornerbacks with straight go routes or slants down the field. His quickness, athleticism and explosiveness can take defenders by surprise as he runs straight past them. Entering the next level, Campbell needs to improve his hands and cut down on the drops while also getting better at route-running.      In the 2019 NFL Draft, Campbell could be picked in the back half of the first round and should not get out of the second round if he makes it to Friday night."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Nasir Adderley","year":2019,"height":71,"weight":195,"position":"Safety","college":"Delaware","pros":"Good instincts ; Rangy free safety ; Makes plays on the ball ; Could play some nickel corner ; Intelligent ; Physical ; Runs around and smacks people ; Plays hard ; Covers a lot of ground on the back end ; Times contact well ; Adept at breaking up passes ; High points the ball well ; Deep centerfielder to prevent big plays downfield ; Special teams contributor","cons":"Not an interchangeable strong safety ; Can’t be the eighth man in the box ; Undersized ; Misses some tackles ; Not twitchy at corner ;Summary:  Recently, I was speaking with an area scout, and we agreed that it is relatively easy to find strong safeties for the NFL. Every year, the SEC produces some run stuffers and physical defenders for the middle of the field, and that kind of safety also routinely comes out of the other conferences, especially the Big Ten. However, finding a true safety who can cover and lock down the deep part of the field is much more difficult. Safeties who can cover are often turned into corners, so finding a true free safety to be the deep centerfielder is a challenge. Adderley is one of those rare free safeties, and he could be a very good value pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.","similar_player":"Tanard Jackson.","simular_player_bio":"Adderley reminds me of Tanard Jackson. Jackson was on his way to being one of the best free safeties in the NFL before drug issues ruined his career. Jackson and Adderley both had cornerback builds, but were rangy free safeties who played tough and were adept at locking down the deep part of the field. Jackson would have been a second-day pick in 2007 if he did not have the character concerns. Adderley should go on Day 2 during the 2019 NFL Draft.;NFL Matches:  Oakland, Carolina, Tampa Bay, Green Bay, Kansas City, New England","summary":"Recently, I was speaking with an area scout, and we agreed that it is relatively easy to find strong safeties for the NFL. Every year, the SEC produces some run stuffers and physical defenders for the middle of the field, and that kind of safety also routinely comes out of the other conferences, especially the Big Ten. However, finding a true safety who can cover and lock down the deep part of the field is much more difficult. Safeties who can cover are often turned into corners, so finding a true free safety to be the deep centerfielder is a challenge. Adderley is one of those rare free safeties, and he could be a very good value pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.     In the summer of 2018, WalterFootball.com was first in the media to discuss Adderley as a legit NFL prospect. He made it onto team’s preseason watch lists of prospects with potential for the first four round of the 2019 NFL Draft after a lot of production in his first three years. As a junior, Adderley recorded five interceptions with 78 tackles, two forced fumbles and three passes broken up. Over the previous two seasons, he totaled 12 breakups with 100 tackles and two interceptions.     Adderley then played as a senior. recording 86 tackles, seven passes broken up, four interceptions, one forced fumble, and a kickoff returned for a touchdown. For the NFL, he brings added value in that he could be a core contributor on special teams in coverage and an emergency kick returner.      As a safety, there is a lot to like about Adderley. He has very good instincts and covers a lot of ground in the back end. Adderley is very rangy to be a deep centerfielder who covers up wideouts trying to go vertical and is adept at breaking up passes downfield. He has quality hands to snatch interceptions and times contact extremely well to break up receptions. Adderley is a very polished safety in coverage who could also contribute as a nickel corner.      While Adderley is undersized, he runs around the field and smacks people. He is a physical defender and willing tackler. He misses some tackles, and he does not have the size to be the eighth man in the box in the NFL. He should not be assigned to be a downhill run defender because he could struggle to tackle pro backs in that role.      Before and after the Senior Bowl, there were some mock drafts that projected Adderley to be a first-round pick. In speaking to sources at seven different NFL teams, however, none of them had Adderley going in Round 1 during the 2019 NFL Draft.     The biggest issue for Adderley that was mentioned independently was size. When scouts measured Adderley in the spring of 2018, he checked in at 5-foot-11, 197 pounds, and those numbers were duplicated in Mobile at the Senior Bowl. Adderley has a cornerback-type build that causes some teams to have concerns about him tackling at safety in the NFL. Being a small safety has also led to some good players having durability issues.     In speaking to a AFC general manager, they said they had Adderley graded as a high third-round pick and projected him to being a nickel cornerback because of the size issue. Another AFC general manager said Adderley probably should be a third-round pick.      Here is what one NFC director of college scouting said about Adderley, “He’s a solid athlete but can’t really run when you watch the tape and he bounces off of too many tackles. A little overrated and shouldn’t go in the second [round] if people study the tape. He had no real twitch at nickel either at the Senior Bowl.”      All seven team sources thought that Adderley should, and would, go on the second day of the 2019 NFL Draft. They liked him as a player, but felt that he has some size and athletic limitations that hold him back from being a transcendent talent who belongs on the opening night of the draft.     In the 2019 NFL Draft, Adderley looks like a second- or third-round pick. I think he could turn into a quality starting free safety with Pro Bowl potential."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Taylor Rapp","year":2019,"height":71,"weight":208,"position":"Safety","college":"Washington","pros":"Good instincts ; Excellent blitzer ; Very good around the line of scrimmage ; Tough defender coming downhill ; Physical ; Good run defender ; Quality tackler ; Quickness ; Comes up with some splash plays ; Reads quarterbacks’ eyes ; Functional in zone coverage ; Intelligent ; Disciplined ; Starting strong safety for the NFL ; Operates well in short zone ; Should be able to play quickly ; Experienced and successful against good college talent ; Should be able to start quickly ; Good character ; Hard worker ; Leader ; Durable","cons":"Not a free safety ; Has limitations in pass coverage ; Can’t play deep consistently ; Does not have the range to play deep consistently ; Has some tightness in lower leg; Not a safety to play man coverage ;Summary:  Florida and LSU fight over which school is known as “DBU,” but another school that should factor into the equation is Washington. The Huskies have produced a lot of good NFL talent in recent years, and the 2019 NFL Draft could have multiple Huskies defensive backs go in the early rounds. Among them is junior safety Taylor Rapp, who was a 3-year starter. Rapp has received good preparation and coaching from Jimmy Lake, his defensive coordinator, who was a good defensive backs coach in the NFL. Given the weak class of safeties in the 2019 NFL Draft, Rapp could be one of the first safeties off the board in April. ;With Budda Baker starting as the free safety, Rapp had a strong debut as a freshman starter. He totaled 53 tackles with two passes broken up, one forced fumble and four interceptions that season. In his sophomore year, Rapp recorded 59 tackles with two sacks and one interception. He then recorded 59 tackles with five sacks, four passes broken up and two interceptions in 2018 while playing well for Washington. ;Rapp would fit best as a strong safety in the NFL and looks like he could be a starting strong safety early in his pro career. While he is not a thumper, Rapp has good instincts that turn him into a solid defender. His best attribute could be his blitzing, as he is very good at chasing down the quarterback. He is a quality tackler and run defender who plays well near the line of scrimmage. As a pro, Rapp should be a solid run defender and eighth man in the box.","similar_player":"Mike Brown.","simular_player_bio":"Rapp reminds me of Mike Brown, who had a good career playing for the Chicago Bears. For a comparison to players currently playing in the NFL, Rapp could be a lesser version of Landon Collins or D.J. Swearinger.;NFL Matches:  Indianapolis, Los Angeles Rams, New England, Arizona, San Francisco, Tampa Bay, Carolina, Tennessee","summary":"Florida and LSU fight over which school is known as “DBU,” but another school that should factor into the equation is Washington. The Huskies have produced a lot of good NFL talent in recent years, and the 2019 NFL Draft could have multiple Huskies defensive backs go in the early rounds. Among them is junior safety Taylor Rapp, who was a 3-year starter. Rapp has received good preparation and coaching from Jimmy Lake, his defensive coordinator, who was a good defensive backs coach in the NFL. Given the weak class of safeties in the 2019 NFL Draft, Rapp could be one of the first safeties off the board in April.      With Budda Baker starting as the free safety, Rapp had a strong debut as a freshman starter. He totaled 53 tackles with two passes broken up, one forced fumble and four interceptions that season. In his sophomore year, Rapp recorded 59 tackles with two sacks and one interception. He then recorded 59 tackles with five sacks, four passes broken up and two interceptions in 2018 while playing well for Washington.      Rapp would fit best as a strong safety in the NFL and looks like he could be a starting strong safety early in his pro career. While he is not a thumper, Rapp has good instincts that turn him into a solid defender. His best attribute could be his blitzing, as he is very good at chasing down the quarterback. He is a quality tackler and run defender who plays well near the line of scrimmage. As a pro, Rapp should be a solid run defender and eighth man in the box.     Sources say that Rapp has some limitations in pass coverage. While he is not a throwaway in coverage, he does not have good range downfield and should not play deep consistently. He could function for a play or two, but he could be a liability downfield in deep coverage due to his range limitations if he is asked to play there a lot. He has some tightness in the lower leg and is not a safety who can contribute in man coverage. Thus, Rapp is more of a strong safety although some evaluators debate that.      In speaking to sources at five teams, they thought that Rapp would at worst be a second-round pick. A couple of teams had him graded as a late first-round, early second-round pick. Rapp has impressed evaluators with not only his play but also his makeup.     “I think [Rapp will] go higher second, and possibly late one because he is so clean and a top-character guy,” said one NFC general manager. “He is one of the hardest working and smart players in the draft. Yes, he has some limited tools, but some team teams prefer safe picks in that range.”      Another attribute that teams like about Rapp is the development he received under former NFL defensive backs coach and current Washington defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake. Evaluators like how Rapp was prepared by Lake and can do a variety of things on the field. One college director said going back to older tape before his junior year Rapp did more free safety work and they like his ability to be interchangeable.      In the 2019 NFL Draft, Rapp looks like a first- or second-round pick."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Andy Isabella","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Juan Thornhill","year":2019,"height":72,"weight":202,"position":"Safety","college":"Virginia","pros":"Instinctive ; True free safety ; Rangy ; Covers lots of ground ; Ball skills ; Makes plays on the ball ; Tracks the ball well ; Reads quarterbacks’ eyes ; Could play some nickel corner ; Could play some man coverage on tight ends ; Plays hard ; Intelligent ; Willing tackler ; Decisive to attack downhill","cons":"Missed tackles ; Not an interchangeable strong safety ; Can’t be the eighth man in the box ;Summary:  Recently, I was speaking with an area scout, and we agreed that it is relatively easy to find strong safeties for the NFL. Every year, the SEC produces some run stuffers and physical defenders for the middle of the field, and that kind of safety also routinely comes out of the other conferences, especially the Big Ten. However, finding a true safety who can cover and lock down the deep part of the field is much more difficult. Safeties who can cover are often turned into corners, so finding a true free safety to be a deep centerfielder is a challenge. Thornhill is one of those rare free safeties and could be a very good value pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.","similar_player":"Marcus Williams.","simular_player_bio":"Team sources compared Williams to Thornihll, which makes a lot of sense. Both are free safeties who cover a lot of ground and have ball skills. They also have similar builds and issues as tacklers. Williams was a second-round pick, and Thornhill could go in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft.;NFL Matches:  Oakland, Carolina, Tampa Bay, Green Bay, Kansas City, New England","summary":"Recently, I was speaking with an area scout, and we agreed that it is relatively easy to find strong safeties for the NFL. Every year, the SEC produces some run stuffers and physical defenders for the middle of the field, and that kind of safety also routinely comes out of the other conferences, especially the Big Ten. However, finding a true safety who can cover and lock down the deep part of the field is much more difficult. Safeties who can cover are often turned into corners, so finding a true free safety to be a deep centerfielder is a challenge. Thornhill is one of those rare free safeties and could be a very good value pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.     Thornhill went under the radar during his collegiate career due to playing for Virginia, yet he turned in three excellent seasons. As a senior, Thornhill recorded 98 tackles with six interceptions and seven passes broken up. In 2017, he had four interceptions with 12 passes broken up and 63 tackles. That came after he notched three picks, seven breakups and 45 tackles in 2016.      Some team sources feel that Thornhill is the second-best safety in the 2019 NFL Draft behind only Mississippi State’s Johnathan Abram. There are many reasons that some are so high on Thornhill. The first attribute that really jumps out at evaluators are his instincts. He is a smart player who finds the ball. He reads a quarterback’s eyes, is able to quickly diagnosis routes, and uses his speed and athleticism to get in place to make plays.      Along with his instincts, Thornhill shows good range. He covers a lot of ground in the deep part of the field and possesses the speed and athleticism to get to the sideline from the middle of the field on deep throws. Thornhill has nice hands and high points the ball well. He is a threat to pick off 50/50 balls, and in his pro career, he could produce some nice interception totals.      Thornhill is a true pass-coverage free safety who could serve as a single high safety and a reliable centerfielder to lock down the deep part of the field. He also could handle some man coverage against slot receivers and tight ends. Thornhill’s pass-coverage skills are tough to find.      In the ground game, Thornhill has some issues with missed tackles from time to time. Still, he will flash sometimes, firing downhill to make some good tackles in space. He is a willing tackler, and some of the missed tackles can be coached out of him with NFL expertise. Some team sources say that Thornhill’s willingness to tackle is encouraging for him to improve that issue, and he is not one of those defensive backs who avoids tackling or is hesitant to get physical. After some time getting coached in the NFL, Thornhill’s tackling could no longer be a liability.     In the 2019 NFL Draft, Thornhill could be a second-round pick. I believe he could end up being a really good starting free safety in the NFL with Pro Bowl potential."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Zach Allen","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":280,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Boston College","pros":"Absolute bully on the field ; Very physical ; Tough as nails ; Good motor ; Powerful bull rush ; Can set the edge ; Strength to work off blocks ; Very good run defender ; Takes on and sheds blocks ; Strong hands ; Lateral anchor ; Strong to hold his ground ; Disciplined ; Intelligent ; Can rush from the inside ; Arm length – 34.5 inches ; Big hands – 10.25 inches ; Excellent fit as a five technique in a 3-4 ; Sturdy to be a base end in a 4-3","cons":"Not a great athlete ; Lacks speed as an edge rusher ; Needs more pass-rushing moves ; Could be solid pro, but not as a pass-rusher ;Summary:  At the start of the 2018 NFL Draft process, there was a lot of hype for Boston College defensive end Harold Landry. However, Landry went on to have a rough senior year and it was Zach Allen that was the most impressive player on the BC defensive line. During the fall of 2017, a national scout told me that Allen had first-round potential if he decided to enter the 2018 NFL Draft due to the excellent season he was putting together. In 2017, Allen totaled 100 tackles with 15.5 tackles for a loss, six sacks, three passes broken up and an interception. That was coming off a solid sophomore campaign with 36 tackles with 10 for a loss, six sacks and four passes batted. ;Allen drew increased blocking attention as a senior, yet his level of play stayed consistent. He totaled 61 tackles with seven sacks, seven passes batted, one forced fumble and 14.5 tackles for a loss in 2018.","similar_player":"Brett Keisel.","simular_player_bio":"Allen reminds me of some of the excellent five-techniques of the tough Steelers defenses the helped them win two Super Bowls in the 2000s. Like Allen, Keisel was a strong bully on the field who was a tough run defender and able to contribute in the pass rush. Keisel (6-5, 285) and Allen are almost identical in size as well. In the NFL, I think Allen could end up being a Pro Bowl five-technique like Keisel was for Pittsburgh.;NFL Matches:  San Francisco, Oakland, Detroit, Atlanta, New York Jets, Carolina, Tennessee, Green Bay, Houston, New England, Kansas City","summary":"At the start of the 2018 NFL Draft process, there was a lot of hype for Boston College defensive end Harold Landry. However, Landry went on to have a rough senior year and it was Zach Allen that was the most impressive player on the BC defensive line. During the fall of 2017, a national scout told me that Allen had first-round potential if he decided to enter the 2018 NFL Draft due to the excellent season he was putting together. In 2017, Allen totaled 100 tackles with 15.5 tackles for a loss, six sacks, three passes broken up and an interception. That was coming off a solid sophomore campaign with 36 tackles with 10 for a loss, six sacks and four passes batted.      Allen drew increased blocking attention as a senior, yet his level of play stayed consistent. He totaled 61 tackles with seven sacks, seven passes batted, one forced fumble and 14.5 tackles for a loss in 2018.     There is a lot to like about Allen for the NFL. He is an instinctive defender who makes plays in both phases. With his size, strength, and physical style of play, Allen looks ready to compete at the next level.     In the pass rush, Allen is a physical defender. He has a powerful bull rush and consistently pushes offensive tackles into the pocket. Allen plays with good leverage to get underneath the pads of tackles and then get them on roller skates in their backpedal. Allen has heavy hands to shed blocks and break free when he gets upfield. With versatile size and some quickness, Allen has the ability to rush from the inside as well as come off the edge. Allen could use more pass-rushing moves for the NFL. With his size and strength, it would be nice to see him add a club or rip move.     Allen is a real asset in run defense, and his huge tackle total in 2017 was no accident. Constantly, he put his team in good down-and-distance situations from making tackles near the line of scrimmage. Allen is very good at taking on blockers, tossing them to the side, and taking down running backs before they can get to the second level. He is a very tough run defender. With his thick frame, Allen is strong to hold his ground at the point of attack. He anchors very well and is tough to move. Helped by his heavy hands, Allen is adept at shedding blocks quickly and then using his quickness to chase down backs. Allen is disciplined, intelligent, and shows good vision to get in position to make stops.     For the NFL, Allen would be a perfect fit as a five-technique defensive end in a 3-4 defense. In a 4-3 system, Allen could be a base end on run downs who also can move inside in the sub package."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Diontae Johnson","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jalen Hurd","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jachai Polite","year":2019,"height":75,"weight":258,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Florida","pros":"Fast off the edge ; Excellent first-step ; Second gear to turn the corner ; Natural feel as a pass-rusher ; Very good in pursuit ; Active hands ; Burst to close ; Good pass-rushing moves ; Good instincts ; Goes for the strip ; Awareness ; Good vision ; Adjusts ; Ability to redirect ; Annual double-digit sack potential in his pro career; Physical tackler who punishes quaterbacks and running backs ; Has some functional strength ; Upside","cons":"Not a great run defender ; Can get pushed back out his gap ; Significant maturity issues ; Accountability issues; Concerns about his football I.Q. ; Work-ethic issues ; Could have suspension issues in the NFL ; Quit on 2017 staff and recruited teammates to do the same ; Could use more weight and strength to take on NFL offensive tackles ;Summary:  Polite flashed some natural pass-rushing skills as a freshman and sophomore for Florida, but then as a junior, he broke out as one of the nation’s best pass-rushers. Polite notched two sacks as a freshman, and in 2017, he totaled 22 tackles with 5.5 tackles for a loss, and two sacks. He put everything together on the field during his junior year when he dominated the SEC. In 2018, Polite totaled 11 sacks with six forced fumbles, 45 tackles, 17.5 tackles for a loss and four passes batted. After that tremendous season, WalterFootball.com was first to report that Polite planned on entering the 2019 NFL Draft. He should have returned to school to work on improving his off-the-field issues, but he decided to skip his senior year. ;The pre-draft process has been an utter disaster for Polite. After the season, he was viewed as being a pick to go in the early teens, but now, he would be fortunate to be selected during the second day of the 2019 NFL Draft. WalterFootball.com was first to report that teams had significant off-the-field and makeup concerns about Polite, with some teams being close to dropping him off their boards entering the combine. Then at the NFL Scouting Combine, Polite bombed in the team meetings before taking himself out of the workout. ;Polite then had an ugly pro day. Here is what one team source said about Polite at the Gators’ pro day, “Sluggish and heavy – running a 5.02 40 – and tweaked his right hamstring. Lazy not to finish in the DE/LB drills too and wasn’t starring. It’s who he is, and the slide continues.” After this colossal failure in the pre-draft process, Polite would be fortunate to get selected in the third round, while the first or second round seems like a tragic lost opportunity. ;Multiple sources say that they have significant maturity and accountability concerns with Polite. They hear that Polite quit on the Jim McElwain coaching staff during the 2017 season and was recruiting other players to join him on quitting on the team. Team staffers are also concerned that Polite could have issues avoiding suspensions in the NFL because of his off-the-field habits. Polite didn’t help himself with poor combine interviews and gave teams concerns about his football I.Q in the interviews. Some sources with the Gators said Polite was liked and was a good teammate, but his terrible interviews with NFL teams in response to character concerns are weighing heavily on his draft stock. ;There is a lot to like about Polite as a player, including his excellent tape from 2018 which showed him to be a dynamite quarterback hunter. Polite is a dangerous pass-rusher who shows good instincts and natural feel on the edge. He has good play recognition and uses his instincts to get in the right position to affect the quarterback or disrupt plays. As an edge defender, Polite has huge potential. He has the skill set to be an annual double-digit sack producer in the NFL if he commits himself to working hard and being the best he can be. ;As a pure pass-rusher, Polite is fast off the edge with an excellent first-step and the speed to turn the corner while darting by offensive tackles. On top of his ability to fire off the snap and flat out run by tackles, he has a second gear with impressive closing speed to finish plays. Polite shows an inside counter move as well that makes it hard on tackles to commit to just trying to stop his speed rush around the corner. He has a the potential for a repertoire of moves with a spin move and an ability to dip under blockers. When he gets there, Polite is physical, putting quarterbacks and running backs down hard into the turf. He also has good instincts to go for the strip with good awareness to adjust to scrambling quarterbacks. ;Polite is just okay against the run. Sometimes, he flashes well, but there other times when he has seemed not that interested and does not appear to go all out. Some team sources say that they put in his report that he doesn’t always want to play against the run. That meshes with the personality and work ethic he has displayed throughout the pre-draft process. ;Polite would fit best as an outside linebacker in a 3-4 defense. If he is drafted to play in a 4-3, he will have to be a rotational defensive end who is mostly a designated pass-rusher.","similar_player":"DeMarcus Lawrence.","simular_player_bio":"One team source said that Polite did some things last fall that reminded them of Von Miller. However, I don’t think Polite will be as good as Miller in the NFL because of his off-the-field issues. I think the best case scenario would be Polite turning into a pro similar to Lawrence. Lawrence has had off-the-field issues and suspensions in the NFL, but he has turned into a very good player for the Cowboys. Both Polite and Lawrence have natural feel as dynamic speed rushers coming off the edge. Lawrence (6-3, 265) and Polite are almost identical in size and left college with similar skill sets. Lawrence was a second-day pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, and Polite could go on day 2 this year.;NFL Matches:  San Francisco, Oakland, Detroit, Atlanta, New York Giants, New York Jets, Washington, Carolina, Tennessee, Houston, New England, Kansas City","summary":"Polite flashed some natural pass-rushing skills as a freshman and sophomore for Florida, but then as a junior, he broke out as one of the nation’s best pass-rushers. Polite notched two sacks as a freshman, and in 2017, he totaled 22 tackles with 5.5 tackles for a loss, and two sacks. He put everything together on the field during his junior year when he dominated the SEC. In 2018, Polite totaled 11 sacks with six forced fumbles, 45 tackles, 17.5 tackles for a loss and four passes batted. After that tremendous season, WalterFootball.com was first to report that Polite planned on entering the 2019 NFL Draft. He should have returned to school to work on improving his off-the-field issues, but he decided to skip his senior year.      The pre-draft process has been an utter disaster for Polite. After the season, he was viewed as being a pick to go in the early teens, but now, he would be fortunate to be selected during the second day of the 2019 NFL Draft. WalterFootball.com was first to report that teams had significant off-the-field and makeup concerns about Polite, with some teams being close to dropping him off their boards entering the combine. Then at the NFL Scouting Combine, Polite bombed in the team meetings before taking himself out of the workout.      Polite then had an ugly pro day. Here is what one team source said about Polite at the Gators’ pro day, “Sluggish and heavy – running a 5.02 40 – and tweaked his right hamstring. Lazy not to finish in the DE/LB drills too and wasn’t starring. It’s who he is, and the slide continues.” After this colossal failure in the pre-draft process, Polite would be fortunate to get selected in the third round, while the first or second round seems like a tragic lost opportunity.      Multiple sources say that they have significant maturity and accountability concerns with Polite. They hear that Polite quit on the Jim McElwain coaching staff during the 2017 season and was recruiting other players to join him on quitting on the team. Team staffers are also concerned that Polite could have issues avoiding suspensions in the NFL because of his off-the-field habits. Polite didn’t help himself with poor combine interviews and gave teams concerns about his football I.Q in the interviews. Some sources with the Gators said Polite was liked and was a good teammate, but his terrible interviews with NFL teams in response to character concerns are weighing heavily on his draft stock.      There is a lot to like about Polite as a player, including his excellent tape from 2018 which showed him to be a dynamite quarterback hunter. Polite is a dangerous pass-rusher who shows good instincts and natural feel on the edge. He has good play recognition and uses his instincts to get in the right position to affect the quarterback or disrupt plays. As an edge defender, Polite has huge potential. He has the skill set to be an annual double-digit sack producer in the NFL if he commits himself to working hard and being the best he can be.      As a pure pass-rusher, Polite is fast off the edge with an excellent first-step and the speed to turn the corner while darting by offensive tackles. On top of his ability to fire off the snap and flat out run by tackles, he has a second gear with impressive closing speed to finish plays. Polite shows an inside counter move as well that makes it hard on tackles to commit to just trying to stop his speed rush around the corner. He has a the potential for a repertoire of moves with a spin move and an ability to dip under blockers. When he gets there, Polite is physical, putting quarterbacks and running backs down hard into the turf. He also has good instincts to go for the strip with good awareness to adjust to scrambling quarterbacks.      Polite is just okay against the run. Sometimes, he flashes well, but there other times when he has seemed not that interested and does not appear to go all out. Some team sources say that they put in his report that he doesn’t always want to play against the run. That meshes with the personality and work ethic he has displayed throughout the pre-draft process.      Polite would fit best as an outside linebacker in a 3-4 defense. If he is drafted to play in a 4-3, he will have to be a rotational defensive end who is mostly a designated pass-rusher.     Given all of the off-the-field issues, Polite would be lucky to be a second-round pick. Perhaps the most likely landing spot would be late third round or early fourth round."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Josh Oliver","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Darrell Henderson","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Germaine Pratt","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"David Montgomery","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Devin Singletary","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jace Sternberger","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Terry McLaurin","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chase Winovich","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Michael Deiter","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"David Long","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Sione Takitaki","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Will Harris","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Nate Davis","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Justin Layne","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Khalen Saunders","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jaylon Ferguson","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":256,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Louisiana Tech","pros":"Dangerous edge rusher ; Natural feel as a pass-rusher ; Gives a second effort ; Quick to close ; Straight-line speed ; Can set the edge ; Has some strength to work off blocks ; Plays bigger ; Quality first step ; Splash plays ; Sturdy to be a base end in a 4-3","cons":"Extremely stiff ; Struggles to sink his hips/shoulders ; Struggles to redirect ; Poor fit for a 3-4 defense as an outside linebacker ; Had an off-the-field incident early at Louisiana Tech ;Summary:  Of all the all-time great pass-rushers to play in college football, none of them have as many career sacks as Ferguson, who racked up 45 for Louisiana Tech. Edge defenders who can get after the quarterback are always in demand due the passing-driven nature of the NFL, so Ferguson should have no shortage of teams considering to select him in the 2019 NFL Draft. With his size, speed and production, Ferguson has the potential to be a starting edge defender at the next level.","similar_player":"Michael Johnson.","simular_player_bio":"Ferguson reminds me of a smaller version of Johnson. Both are strong 4-3 base ends who struggle with stiffness. Johnson was a third-round pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, and Ferguson could go in the second or third round this year.;NFL Matches:  San Francisco, Oakland, Detroit, Atlanta, New York Jets, New York Giants, Washington, Dallas, Carolina, Tennessee, Green Bay, Houston, New England, Kansas City","summary":"Of all the all-time great pass-rushers to play in college football, none of them have as many career sacks as Ferguson, who racked up 45 for Louisiana Tech. Edge defenders who can get after the quarterback are always in demand due the passing-driven nature of the NFL, so Ferguson should have no shortage of teams considering to select him in the 2019 NFL Draft. With his size, speed and production, Ferguson has the potential to be a starting edge defender at the next level.     Ferguson notched six sacks as a freshman to start his way toward history. Then as a sophomore in 2016, he put together a huge 2016 season, racking up 14.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, two passes broken up, 16 tackles for a loss and 49 tackles. In 2017, Ferguson dipped down to seven sacks with 39 tackles and 9.5 tackles for a loss. NFL sources thought Ferguson should go back to school rather than enter the 2018 NFL Draft, and he wisely did. As a senior, Ferguson was at his best, totaling 64 tackles with 26 tackles for a loss, 17.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and four passes broken up.      In the pass rush, Ferguson has some natural ability to get after the quarterback. He has a quick first step with the speed to close when he gets free of blockers. With his length and somewhat developed strength, Ferguson does a nice job of bull rushing tackles close to the quarterback before shedding them and grabbing the signal-caller. Ferguson makes splash plays, showing a good habit to go for the strip when taking down the quarterback.     As a run defender, Ferguson has the strength and length to set the edge. He can hold his ground and disengage from blocks to get in on tackles. His straight-line speed shows up in pursuit. As a pro, his run defense would not be as good in a 3-4 defense as an outside linebacker who would have to redirect more frequently.     While Ferguson has great college production to go along with size, he is a very stiff defender who lacks athleticism. He is extremely stiff and struggles to bend around the edge. He can’t sink his hips and inside shoulder. That leads to his struggles to redirect. Some good NFL pass-rushers are stiff players, so that does not mean that Ferguson can’t be a good pro. Given his stiffness and athleticism, however, nobody should be expecting him to put up the same sack totals he did in college.      Ferguson had a misdemeanor simple battery from fight during his freshman season. He was only fined $189 for the incident, but that was enough to get him disinvited from the NFL Scouting Combine by the league.     As a pro, Ferguson should be a base end in a 4-3 defense. He does not have the athleticism and agility to be a good fit as a 3-4 outside linebacker. In speaking with team sources, they project Ferguson to be a second-day pick in the 2019 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kahale Warring","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Damien Harris","year":2019,"height":70,"weight":216,"position":"Running Back","college":"Alabama","pros":"Three-down starter potential ; Instinctive, natural runner ; Dangerous one-cut downhill runner ; Receiving ability ; Soft hands ; Runs good routes ; Good cutting ability ; Tough to tackle at the second level ; Picks up yards after contact ; Thick build ; Short-yardage ability ; Excellent body lean to run low ; Runs behind pads ; Bends at the knee ; Keeps feet going after contact ; Quick enough to hit the hole ; Good vision ; Wears down defenses ; Decisive runner ; Effective short-yardage back","cons":"Lack of speed ; Can be caught from behind ; Not a fast back ;Summary:  Alabama has been churning out a steady stream of NFL running backs under Nick Saban, and Harris will keep that tradition alive along with Crimson Tide teammate Josh Jacobs. Harris was the starter over Jacobs, but Jacobs will be drafted ahead of Harris in 2019. Still, over the past three seasons, Harris was a steady contributor for Alabama. ;On only 145 carries in 2016, Harris averaged 7.2 yards per carry for 1,040 yards with two touchdowns. He had 14 receptions for 99 yards, too. Harris was Alabama’s leading rusher for the season. Harris then ran really well for the Crimson Tide in 2017, averaging 7.4 yards per carry for 1,000 yards with 11 touchdowns. He also had 12 receptions for 91 yards. As a senior, Harris averaged 5.8 yards per carry in 2018 for 876 yards and nine touchdowns. He also had 22 receptions for 204 yards. ;For the NFL, Harris could be a three-down starter who is the engine of a steady rushing attack. He has good bulk along with knee bend and ability to run behind his yards. That combination makes him tough to tackle and leads to him picking up yards after contact. Harris would be an excellent fit in a zone-blocking system because he thrives as a one-cut downhill runner. He also has good vision, cutting ability, and decisive running to hit the hole. On top of handling a larger work load, Harris does well in short-yardage situations. ;What makes Harris more of a second-day talent than a first-rounder is a lack of speed. He is quicker than fast. He has the speed to hit the hole and accelerate to the second level, but he can be caught from behind on long carries, and that will be seen even more in the NFL given the faster defenders. For the pro game, Harris is not a back who is a home run hitter with elite speed.","similar_player":"Doug Martin.","simular_player_bio":"Harris’ running style and versatility remind me of Martin. Both backs have a thick build with quickness but not great speed. They also can contribute as a receivers. In the NFL, I could see Harris being a back of similar caliber to Martin.;NFL Matches:  Oakland, Miami, Washington, Carolina, Houston, Kansas City, Philadelphia ;There are a few teams that could consider taking Harris on the second day of the 2019 NFL Draft. Perhaps the highest that Harris could hope to go would be to Oakland with 34th-overall pick as the Raiders need a running back of the future. Harris would be a good scheme fit for Jon Gruden. ;Miami needs to replace Frank Gore, and Harris could form an excellent tandem with the brittle Kenyan Drake.","summary":"Alabama has been churning out a steady stream of NFL running backs under Nick Saban, and Harris will keep that tradition alive along with Crimson Tide teammate Josh Jacobs. Harris was the starter over Jacobs, but Jacobs will be drafted ahead of Harris in 2019. Still, over the past three seasons, Harris was a steady contributor for Alabama.      On only 145 carries in 2016, Harris averaged 7.2 yards per carry for 1,040 yards with two touchdowns. He had 14 receptions for 99 yards, too. Harris was Alabama’s leading rusher for the season. Harris then ran really well for the Crimson Tide in 2017, averaging 7.4 yards per carry for 1,000 yards with 11 touchdowns. He also had 12 receptions for 91 yards. As a senior, Harris averaged 5.8 yards per carry in 2018 for 876 yards and nine touchdowns. He also had 22 receptions for 204 yards.      For the NFL, Harris could be a three-down starter who is the engine of a steady rushing attack. He has good bulk along with knee bend and ability to run behind his yards. That combination makes him tough to tackle and leads to him picking up yards after contact. Harris would be an excellent fit in a zone-blocking system because he thrives as a one-cut downhill runner. He also has good vision, cutting ability, and decisive running to hit the hole. On top of handling a larger work load, Harris does well in short-yardage situations.      What makes Harris more of a second-day talent than a first-rounder is a lack of speed. He is quicker than fast. He has the speed to hit the hole and accelerate to the second level, but he can be caught from behind on long carries, and that will be seen even more in the NFL given the faster defenders. For the pro game, Harris is not a back who is a home run hitter with elite speed.     In the passing game, Harris is an asset. He did some real damage catching passes out of the backfield. On check downs, Harris is very dangerous to rip off yards in chunks. He has soft hands and runs good routes. In the open field, Harris is tough to tackle. He uses his powerful frame to run through tackles from defensive backs. Harris also has excellent balance to stay on his feet even when defenders go low on him. If he is not a starter, he should be a really good backup back with his ability to contribute in both phases and serve as a receiving outlet.     In surveying sources at a handful of teams, they believe that Harris will be a second- or third-round pick."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cody Barton","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Bobby Okereke","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Connor McGovern","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Trey Pipkins","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chuma Edoga","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Miles Boykin","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jamel Dean","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Oshane Ximines","year":2019,"height":75,"weight":241,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Old Dominion","pros":"Dangerous speed rusher ; Quickness ; Agility to sink his hips/shoulders ; Splash plays ; Quality get-off ; Good pursuit defender ; Agility to dodge blockers on the run ; Pursuit run defense ; Athletic ; Enough speed to get around the corner ; Plays bigger ; Quality first step ; Agile ; Closing speed ; At his best working upfield","cons":"Liability as a run defender ; Lean and skinny ; Needs more weight ; Needs more strength ; Lacks a bull rush ; Can struggle to shed blocks ; Needs to improve his hands ; Will have issues defending a run downhill straight at him ; Unable to absorb and counter ; Can get knocked off balance by contact in the pass rush ;Summary:  In the passing-driven NFL, edge defenders who can get after the quarterback are always in demand. Ximines has the potential to be a quality edge defender due to his speed, athleticism and agility. He could end up putting together some sack totals in the NFL.","similar_player":"Kyle Van Noy.","simular_player_bio":"Van Noy was a disappointment in Detroit, but has developed into a quality pro with the Patriots. Van Noy has the ability to rush off the edge and contribute dropping into pass coverage. Ximines and Van Noy (6-3, 250) are roughly the same size, and Ximines could end up at 250 pounds once he gains mass in a NFL strength and conditioning program. In the 2014 NFL Draft, Van Noy was a second-round pick, and Ximines could go in the second round this year. If Ximines pans out, he could be a player similar to Van Noy.;NFL Matches:  San Francisco, Oakland, Detroit, Atlanta, New York Giants, New York Jets, Washington, Carolina, Tennessee, Green Bay, Houston, New England, Kansas City","summary":"In the passing-driven NFL, edge defenders who can get after the quarterback are always in demand. Ximines has the potential to be a quality edge defender due to his speed, athleticism and agility. He could end up putting together some sack totals in the NFL.     In the summer of 2018, sources told me that Ximines had earned a spot on teams’ preseason watch lists as a prospect with potential for the first four rounds of the 2019 NFL Draft. That was after recording 44 tackles with 14 tackles for a loss, 8.5 sacks, three passes batted and four forced fumbles in 2017. He also had 7.5 sacks as a sophomore and five as a freshman.     Ximines then totaled 58 tackles with 18.5 tackles for a loss, 12 sacks, four forced fumbles, two passes batted and one interception in 2018. The senior has received some first-round hype from some in the media, but multiple team sources told me they saw Ximines as a second- or third-rounder.      In the pass rush, Ximines is dangerous with his speed to get after the quarterback. He is quick off the snap and has the ability to sink his hips and shoulders to get around the corner. Once he makes the turn, Ximines has the closing speed to finish the play and get to the quarterback. He had a knack for splash plays for Old Dominion via some timely pass rushes. Ximines is quick, athletic, and agile to dodge and run around blocks. In the NFL, he will need to improve his repertoire of pass-rushing moves because using only a speed rush will be too predictable. He also needs to improve his hands and get better at shedding blocks. Ximines struggles to shed blocks, and pro tackles could give him lots of problems if they get their hands on him.     As a run defender, Ximines is at his best working upfield and trying to cause disruption in the backfield. He is going to have problems taking on pro offensive lines and holding his gap against downhill runs coming straight at him. Ximines must get stronger in order to hold his ground in run defense.     Ximines is an undersized edge defender, and as a result, his best fit would be as a 3-4 outside linebacker. In a 4-3 defense, he would either have to move back to Sam – strong side – linebacker or be a designated pass-rusher at defensive end. Playing in a 3-4 as a five-technique to help occupy offensive tackles could be the best way for Ximines to be an every-down player.      Player Comparison: Kyle Van Noy.  Van Noy was a disappointment in Detroit, but has developed into a quality pro with the Patriots. Van Noy has the ability to rush off the edge and contribute dropping into pass coverage. Ximines and Van Noy (6-3, 250) are roughly the same size, and Ximines could end up at 250 pounds once he gains mass in a NFL strength and conditioning program. In the 2014 NFL Draft, Van Noy was a second-round pick, and Ximines could go in the second round this year. If Ximines pans out, he could be a player similar to Van Noy.     NFL Matches:  San Francisco, Oakland, Detroit, Atlanta, New York Giants, New York Jets, Washington, Carolina, Tennessee, Green Bay, Houston, New England, Kansas City     On the second day of the 2019 NFL Draft, Ximines has a lot of potential landing spots. The 49ers and Raiders both need more edge-rushing talent, and both Bay Area teams are picking high in the second and third rounds. However, they both run 4-3 schemes that may not be a good fit for Ximines. Ditto for Detroit and Atlanta as teams with high second-round picks that could use help at defensive end but are based out of a 4-3.      A fit for Ximines could be for either New York team. The Giants need more edge-rushing talent, and Ximines could interest them on Day 2. In their 3-4 scheme, Ximines would be a nice fit as an outside linebacker. Staying in the Big Apple, Ximines could be in play for the Jets’ third-round pick because they need to find more edge-rushing talent.      The Redskins could use more young edge rushers, and Ximines wound be a good fit in their 3-4 scheme. With Julius Peppers retiring, Carolina has to get more edge-rushing talent across from Mario Addison. Ximines could be a fit for the Redskins or Panthers in the third round.     The Packers need young edge-rushing talent and could use multiple early selections on front seven defenders.     Tennessee has veterans Brian Orakpo and Derrick Morgan entering free agency. Ximines could fit the Titans’ 3-4 defense across from Harold Landry. Elsewhere in the AFC South, Ximines could be a fit for the Texans. Jadeveon Clowney is entering free agency, and Whitney Mercilus is showing signs of decline. Ximines could fit Romeo Crennell’s defense nicely.     Both the Patriots and Chiefs have two second-round picks, so either could consider Ximines with one of those picks. Both teams also could use young edge rushers and have good coaching staffs who would know how to use and develop Ximines."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dawson Knox","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Bobby Evans","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Mike Edwards","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Will Grier","year":2019,"height":74,"weight":218,"position":"Quarterback","college":"West Virginia","pros":"Accurate passer ; Able to loft in touch passes ; Can throw receivers open ; Shows good timing ; Anticipation ; Rhythm thrower ; Composed in the pocket ; Good fit for a West Coast offense ; Leadership personality","cons":"Lacks arm strength ; Throws die on him going downfield ; Loses all zip on the ball when his feet aren’t set ; Not a dynamic runner or athlete ; Comes from a college system ; Needs to improve field vision ;Summary:  Grier started out at Florida as a recruit by Will Muschamp and became a starter under Jim McElwain. Grier had some success for the Gators, completing 66 percent of his passes for 1,204 yards with 10 touchdowns and three interceptions before being suspended for the second half of the 2015 season after testing positive for steroids. That suspension led to McElwain pushing Grier out of Gainesville. Grier than landed at West Virginia. ;After sitting out the 2016 season because of the transfer, Grier took over as the starting quarterback for the Mountineers in 2017. Not surprisingly, Grier lit up the weak Big XII defenses. The redshirt junior completed 64 percent of his passes for 3,490 yards with 34 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Late in the season, he suffered a finger injury against Texas that caused him to miss the final two games of the year, against Oklahoma and Utah. In 2018, Grier completed 67 percent of his passes for 3,864 yards with 37 touchdowns and eight interceptions.","similar_player":"Matt Moore.","simular_player_bio":"I think Grier could be a quality backup quarterback like Moore was in his NFL career. Moore (6-3, 219) and Grier are almost identical in size, and Moore had physical limitations that kept him from being a starter. It would not surprise me if Grier has a career similar to Moore.;NFL Matches:  New York Giants, Jacksonville, Tampa Bay, Denver, Cincinnati, Miami, Washington, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles Chargers, New England","summary":"Grier started out at Florida as a recruit by Will Muschamp and became a starter under Jim McElwain. Grier had some success for the Gators, completing 66 percent of his passes for 1,204 yards with 10 touchdowns and three interceptions before being suspended for the second half of the 2015 season after testing positive for steroids. That suspension led to McElwain pushing Grier out of Gainesville. Grier than landed at West Virginia.      After sitting out the 2016 season because of the transfer, Grier took over as the starting quarterback for the Mountineers in 2017. Not surprisingly, Grier lit up the weak Big XII defenses. The redshirt junior completed 64 percent of his passes for 3,490 yards with 34 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Late in the season, he suffered a finger injury against Texas that caused him to miss the final two games of the year, against Oklahoma and Utah. In 2018, Grier completed 67 percent of his passes for 3,864 yards with 37 touchdowns and eight interceptions.     Multiple team sources who saw Grier in person noted he has just average arm strength and has a hard time driving the ball when he can’t set his feet. Some in the media are pushing Grier as a first-round pick, but that was dealt a devastating blow at the Senior Bowl, where Grier’s lack of arm was painfully obvious. He did interview well, but he looks more like a second-day pick with a backup quarterback’s skill set.      Grier has enough size to be a pocket-passing quarterback in the NFL. He displays some accurate passing and is adept at putting air underneath the ball to loft in his throws downfield. Grier shows nice anticipation and ball placement to lead his receivers for yards after the catch. Grier throws a very catchable ball and makes things easy for his receivers. Grier has composure and comfort in the pocket with the ability to be a rhythm thrower who fits a West Coast passing offense.     There are issues with Grier for the NFL aside from the arm strength. While he can buy some time with his feet, he is not a dynamic runner or athlete to help compensate for his arm being a weakness. The arm strength, however, is probably the biggest issue that makes Grier more of a backup. Here’s how one team’s scout summarized the arm strength concern with Grier:      “Grier has good backup talent. I’m not sold on his arm. Lot of throws die on him when he can’t set his feet, and the great NFL QBs have to play with a muddled pocket 75 percent of the time. Requires a level of twitch, core power, arm strength to get throws off with velocity from unstable platforms. Grier doesn’t have that type of arm.”      This season and at the Senior Bowl, team sources were not speaking a first-round buzz on Grier. By the sounds of it, they project him to Day 2 or the mid-rounds. I think Grier could be a quality backup quarterback in the NFL who has a good, and potentially long, career."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Yodny Cajuste","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Alexander Mattison","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Hakeem Butler","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ryan Finley","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":208,"position":"Quarterback","college":"N.C. State","pros":"Accurate passer ; Ball placement ; Protects the football ; Makes good decisions ; Moves his eyes ; Works through his progression ; Can throw receivers open ; Doesn’t miss open receivers ; Shows good timing ; Anticipation ; Able to loft in touch passes ; Has more mobility than many realize ; Will use his feet ; Sneaky ability to pick up yards on the ground ; Quality mechanics ; Good fit in a West Coast offense","cons":"More of a game manager than a play-maker ; Arm strength is adequate, but not special ; Limited passer ; Not a dual-threat weapon ;Summary:  Finley started out his collegiate career at Boise State. In 2015, he won the competition to be the Broncos’ starting quarterback, but after two starts, he broke an ankle and was out for the season. Brett Rypien excelled in his place, taking and keeping the starting quarterback job. That led to Finley transferring to N.C. State to be reunited with his Boise State quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator Eliah Drinkwitz. In 2016 for the Wolfpack, Finley completed 60 percent of his passes for 3,055 yards with 18 touchdowns and eight interceptions. ;During a 9-4 2017 season, a lot of attention was paid to N.C. State. Part of that was because the Wolfpack had a NFL defensive line with perhaps the best defender in college football with end Bradley Chubb, but going under the radar was a potent offense that consistently produced big point totals. In fact, the Wolfpack had only four games during the entire season in which they didn’t score 30 points or more. Finley was the steady commander of that offense, guiding the team up and down the field. He completed 65 percent of his passes on the season for 3,518 yards with 17 touchdowns and six interceptions. ;In 2018, Finley completed 67 percent of his passes for 3,928 yards with 25 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He was an accurate game-manager for N.C. State, doing a good job of protecting the football and leading an efficient passing offense. ;There is a lot to like about Finley translating to the NFL. The most important trait for any quarterback is accuracy, which Finley has. Consistently, he demonstrates good ball placement to complete passes and keep the ball away from the defense. Finley makes good decisions and shows impressive ball security. He is adept at avoiding interceptions and rarely makes mistakes from being overly aggressive. Finley is very good at throwing slants, digs and crosses – the staple routes of a West Coast offense. With his timing and precision, Finley has very good ball placement to help throw his receivers open. He would be an excellent fit for a NFL West Coast offense. ;Finley improved his deep-ball passing as a junior and made some beautiful throws downfield. With loft underneath a lot of his passes, Finley throws a very catchable ball, and his timing can be excellent to hit receivers in stride to lead them to yards after the catch. Finley has a quality arm that should be adequate for the NFL. It does not jump out as an elite cannon or rare arm strength, but in the right system, Finley’s arm should not be a liability. ;While Finley is not a true running threat, he does have some athleticism and a sneaky ability to pick up yards on the ground. Finley caught defenses by surprise on a lot of zone-read runs, as he is not expected to be a danger with his feet, but he has more quickness and agility than one would think. In the NFL, Finley’s running ability will be reduced because of the speed of the defenders. However, he is capable of picking up a yards with his feet when nothing is open, and it will help him to avoid some sacks. ;Finley was a good college quarterback, but he is more of a game manager than a play-maker. He is not a dynamic thrower of the football. His arm strength and skill set lead to him having some limitations as a player. Thus, Finley could become a starter in the NFL, but he does not have a special skill set to be a top-10 starting quarterback as a pro.","similar_player":"Alex Smith.","simular_player_bio":"During the 2018 season, Finley repeatedly reminded me of a less athletic version of Smith. Finley does not have Smith’s athleticism and running ability, but they have a similar style of play as passers. In the NFL, I could see Finley being a quarterback like Smith who is a slightly above-average starter, but not elite or special.;NFL Matches:  New York Giants, Jacksonville, Tampa Bay, Denver, Cincinnati, Miami, Washington, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles Chargers, New England","summary":"Finley started out his collegiate career at Boise State. In 2015, he won the competition to be the Broncos’ starting quarterback, but after two starts, he broke an ankle and was out for the season. Brett Rypien excelled in his place, taking and keeping the starting quarterback job. That led to Finley transferring to N.C. State to be reunited with his Boise State quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator Eliah Drinkwitz. In 2016 for the Wolfpack, Finley completed 60 percent of his passes for 3,055 yards with 18 touchdowns and eight interceptions.      During a 9-4 2017 season, a lot of attention was paid to N.C. State. Part of that was because the Wolfpack had a NFL defensive line with perhaps the best defender in college football with end Bradley Chubb, but going under the radar was a potent offense that consistently produced big point totals. In fact, the Wolfpack had only four games during the entire season in which they didn’t score 30 points or more. Finley was the steady commander of that offense, guiding the team up and down the field. He completed 65 percent of his passes on the season for 3,518 yards with 17 touchdowns and six interceptions.      In 2018, Finley completed 67 percent of his passes for 3,928 yards with 25 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He was an accurate game-manager for N.C. State, doing a good job of protecting the football and leading an efficient passing offense.      There is a lot to like about Finley translating to the NFL. The most important trait for any quarterback is accuracy, which Finley has. Consistently, he demonstrates good ball placement to complete passes and keep the ball away from the defense. Finley makes good decisions and shows impressive ball security. He is adept at avoiding interceptions and rarely makes mistakes from being overly aggressive. Finley is very good at throwing slants, digs and crosses – the staple routes of a West Coast offense. With his timing and precision, Finley has very good ball placement to help throw his receivers open. He would be an excellent fit for a NFL West Coast offense.      Finley improved his deep-ball passing as a junior and made some beautiful throws downfield. With loft underneath a lot of his passes, Finley throws a very catchable ball, and his timing can be excellent to hit receivers in stride to lead them to yards after the catch. Finley has a quality arm that should be adequate for the NFL. It does not jump out as an elite cannon or rare arm strength, but in the right system, Finley’s arm should not be a liability.      While Finley is not a true running threat, he does have some athleticism and a sneaky ability to pick up yards on the ground. Finley caught defenses by surprise on a lot of zone-read runs, as he is not expected to be a danger with his feet, but he has more quickness and agility than one would think. In the NFL, Finley’s running ability will be reduced because of the speed of the defenders. However, he is capable of picking up a yards with his feet when nothing is open, and it will help him to avoid some sacks.      Finley was a good college quarterback, but he is more of a game manager than a play-maker. He is not a dynamic thrower of the football. His arm strength and skill set lead to him having some limitations as a player. Thus, Finley could become a starter in the NFL, but he does not have a special skill set to be a top-10 starting quarterback as a pro.     Because of Finley’s strengths and weaknesses, he is more of a second-day pick for the 2019 NFL Draft. He may not become an elite starter, but he should at least be a good backup quarterback."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chauncey Gardner-Johnson","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Maxx Crosby","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Anthony Nelson","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Julian Love","year":2019,"height":70,"weight":195,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Notre Dame","pros":"Instincts ; Does a superb job of playing the ball ; Intelligent ; Awareness and good feel ; Polished ; Reads the quarterback’s eyes ; Breaks on the ball well ; Recoverability ; Can run the route to prevent separation ; Polished ; Can play outside or inside ; Doesn’t panic when the ball is thrown at him ; Plays the ball ; Can play zone or man ; Willing run defender; Supports run defense ; Good tackler","cons":"Quicker than fast ; Deep speed could be a problem for him; Not very physical; A little short; Could have issues with receivers making catches over him;Summary:  In the passing-driven NFL, there is always a demand for cornerback talent, and Love has the ability to become a starter early in his pro career. In the storied history of Notre Dame football, Love rewrote the record book with the most pass breakups in school history. In 38 career games with 34 starts, Love broke up a tremendous total of 39 passes and was a real asset to helping the Fighting Irish to field one of the best defenses in the nation. ;Love broke into the starting lineup as a freshman for the final eight games and got off to a good start with 45 tackles, three breakups, one forced fumble and an interception. Love then had a strong 2017 season for the Fighting Irish, totaling 68 tackles with three interceptions and 20 passes broken up.In 2018, Love recorded 63 tackles with 16 passes broken up and an interception. The junior played really well for Notre Dame last season and was an unsung hero of the defense. ;There is a lot to like about Love for the NFL, but two things really set him apart: his instincts and his ability to play the ball. Love is an intelligent player who reads plays extremely well. With his instincts guiding him, he does an excellent job of breaking on the ball to smack passes away or snatch them for interceptions. Love’s ball skills are superb, as he shows recoverability and a knack for getting his hand on passes to prevent receptions. Love’s instincts lead to him having good route recognition, and that keeps him in close proximity to receivers. Overall, Love does a nice job of running the route to prevent separation. ;Love has the ability to play inside or outside cornerback and could be a good weapon to move around. After playing on the outside, Love could move in to be a slot corner on third down. He has the ability to play zone or off-man coverage. While he is a bit undersized, Love is not a very physical defender with receivers, so he would not be a fit as a big press-man corner. While he does not display physicality in coverage, Love is a willing tackler and good contributor in run defense. ;Love ran the 40-yard dash in 4.54 seconds at the combine, and that illustrates that he runs well enough to be a pro starter. However, he could have issues with fast receivers who are vertical deep threats. At worst, Love might need some help over the top or should be matched up against other receivers.","similar_player":"Ronde Barber.","simular_player_bio":"Love reminds me of a Ronde Barber to a degree. Both show excellent instincts, awareness, tackling ability, and ball skills. Barber (5-9, 180) had a little less size, and like Love, had speed concerns coming out of college. If Love pans out, I could see him being a player whose playing style is comparable to Barber’s, although it isn’t fair to expect Love to be as good as a potential Hall of Fame player in Barber.;NFL Matches:  Tampa Bay, New York Giants, Denver, Washington, Carolina, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Houston, Kansas City, Philadelphia","summary":"In the passing-driven NFL, there is always a demand for cornerback talent, and Love has the ability to become a starter early in his pro career. In the storied history of Notre Dame football, Love rewrote the record book with the most pass breakups in school history. In 38 career games with 34 starts, Love broke up a tremendous total of 39 passes and was a real asset to helping the Fighting Irish to field one of the best defenses in the nation.      Love broke into the starting lineup as a freshman for the final eight games and got off to a good start with 45 tackles, three breakups, one forced fumble and an interception. Love then had a strong 2017 season for the Fighting Irish, totaling 68 tackles with three interceptions and 20 passes broken up.In 2018, Love recorded 63 tackles with 16 passes broken up and an interception. The junior played really well for Notre Dame last season and was an unsung hero of the defense.      There is a lot to like about Love for the NFL, but two things really set him apart: his instincts and his ability to play the ball. Love is an intelligent player who reads plays extremely well. With his instincts guiding him, he does an excellent job of breaking on the ball to smack passes away or snatch them for interceptions. Love’s ball skills are superb, as he shows recoverability and a knack for getting his hand on passes to prevent receptions. Love’s instincts lead to him having good route recognition, and that keeps him in close proximity to receivers. Overall, Love does a nice job of running the route to prevent separation.      Love has the ability to play inside or outside cornerback and could be a good weapon to move around. After playing on the outside, Love could move in to be a slot corner on third down. He has the ability to play zone or off-man coverage. While he is a bit undersized, Love is not a very physical defender with receivers, so he would not be a fit as a big press-man corner. While he does not display physicality in coverage, Love is a willing tackler and good contributor in run defense.      Love ran the 40-yard dash in 4.54 seconds at the combine, and that illustrates that he runs well enough to be a pro starter. However, he could have issues with fast receivers who are vertical deep threats. At worst, Love might need some help over the top or should be matched up against other receivers.     Some team sources told WalterFootball.com they had Love graded in the second round. For the NFL, they see him as a future starter. Love should be a second- or third-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Khari Willis","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Mitch Wishnowsky","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kendall Sheffield","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Bryce Love","year":2019,"height":68,"weight":200,"position":"Running Back","college":"Stanford","pros":"Great speed ; Extremely fast ; Acceleration ; Explosive first-step ; Second gear ; Elusive ; Superb vision ; Balance ; Knee bend ; Finishes runs well ; Can pick up yards after contact ; Showed improvement as a receiver","cons":"Durability ; Injury prone ; Could have a hard time staying healthy in the NFL ; Undersized ; Lacks weight ; Coming off torn ACL ;Summary:  Stanford has produced a lot of hard-nosed running game players for the NFL with offensive linemen, tight ends, and running backs in recent years. After Christian McCaffrey became a top-10 pick for the Carolina Panthers in the 2017 NFL Draft, Love picked up the reins for the Cardinal offense in 2017 and was a dominant force to carry Stanford in a breakout junior season. ;Love flashed as a sophomore backing up McCaffrey, averaging seven yards per carry for 779 yards and three touchdowns. In 2015, Lover averaged 7.6 yards per carry for 226 yards and two scores. Over those two seasons, he caught 23 passes for 250 yards and a touchdown.","similar_player":"Javhid Best.","simular_player_bio":"Love reminds me of Best (5-10, 199) coming out of California. Both backs were undersized but had tremendous speed with the ability to take any carry the distance. Best had his career cut short by injuries, and that same issue could prevent Love from having a long NFL career.;NFL Matches:  Oakland, Miami, Washington, Carolina, Houston, Kansas City, Philadelphia, Los Angeles Rams ;There are a number of teams that could consider taking Love in the 2019 NFL Draft. Oakland needs more talent at running back, and Love could improve the play-making ability of the Raiders’ offense. ;Miami needs to replace Frank Gore, and Love could form an intriguing tandem with the brittle Kenyan Drake.","summary":"Stanford has produced a lot of hard-nosed running game players for the NFL with offensive linemen, tight ends, and running backs in recent years. After Christian McCaffrey became a top-10 pick for the Carolina Panthers in the 2017 NFL Draft, Love picked up the reins for the Cardinal offense in 2017 and was a dominant force to carry Stanford in a breakout junior season.      Love flashed as a sophomore backing up McCaffrey, averaging seven yards per carry for 779 yards and three touchdowns. In 2015, Lover averaged 7.6 yards per carry for 226 yards and two scores. Over those two seasons, he caught 23 passes for 250 yards and a touchdown.     In 2017, Love averaged a staggering 8.3 yards per carry for 2,118 yards with 19 touchdowns. He also made six catches for 33 yards. A leg injury slowed Love down late in the year, but he gutted it out and continued to be productive despite the injury. Against good opponents, Love maintained a good yards per attempt despite not having his top speed and explosiveness: Washington -5.5 for 166 yards-, Notre Dame -6.3 for 125 yards-, USC -5.7 for 125 yards-, and TCU -5.6 for 145 yards.     Love was banged up throughout 2018, plus defenses sold out to stop him. As a result, his numbers were down. In 2018, Love averaged 4.6 yards per carry for 665 yards with six touchdowns. He had 18 receptions for 80 yards as well. Love missed the Sun Bowl while recovering from December surgery for a torn ACL.      When Love is healthy, he is a special back who can be a game-changer. Here is how one college director summarized Love after watching him during the fall of 2017, “He has great [speed]. If the other 10 all execute their jobs for a second or two, this guy is gone. He is special. He has great vision, balance, [shiftiness], and more strength to get through tackles than you would think. I graded him late [in Round 1] before he decided to come back [for 2018].”      What really sets Love apart as a runner is his speed. He is an extremely fast back who is a threat to take any carry to the end zone. With his rare acceleration and explosiveness, Love can to get to the secondary in a blur. Once in the open field, he will run away from the defenders, and his speed can take away angles. Love has a great first-step and darts through the hole to get into the second level of the defense. In the open field, Love also is elusive, although not as shifty as McCaffrey. Love is more straight line than McCaffrey was at Stanford.      Love has superb vision to go along with his balance and knee bend. While he has more strength than one would expect, Love isn’t a power runner for the NFL and won’t just run over tacklers. He does finish his runs well and can pick up some yards after contact. Love has receiving and blocking ability for the NFL, but his receiving could use more development.     The biggest issue for Love is durability. He dealt with injuries the past two seasons and then tore an ACL. On top of getting hurt a lot, Love is undersized for an NFL feature back, which makes it difficult to believe that he will stay healthy as a pro.     For the NFL, Love would be best being paired with a power back who can split the work load, similar to Alvin Kamara in New Orleans. Love can contribute as a receiver, and will be a good runner against nickel defenses when teams have their sub packages in the game with one fewer linebacker and smaller defensive linemen. Love may not have the size and build to be a three-down feature back in the NFL and could really benefit by being paired with a physical bellcow back who will help Love to stay healthy and fresh.     In the 2019 NFL Draft, Love could be a mid- or late-round pick. He may even go undrafted because some teams could flunk him medically. If Love gets back to his 2017 form and is able to stay healthy, he could be a massive steal."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Justice Hill","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dru Samia","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Christian Miller","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Amani Hooker","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Austin Bryant","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Hjalte Froholdt","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Sheldrick Redwine","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Gary Jennings Jr.","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Trevon Wesco","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Benny Snell Jr.","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ben Powers","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Phil Haynes","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Renell Wren","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Riley Ridley","year":2019,"height":73,"weight":199,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Georgia","pros":"Smooth route-runner ; First-step quickness ; Consistently generates separation ; Doesn’t take extra steps in and out of breaks ; Quick release off of the line ; Can challenge defenses vertically ; Tracks the ball extremely well ; Superb at adjusting to the ball ; Fantastic body control ; Good hands ; Late hands to make receptions ; Natural hands catcher ; Makes contested catches ; Concentration ; Ready to contribute immediately ; Experienced and successful against good college programs","cons":"Lacks elite speed ; Not overly big ; Not that physical ;Summary:  The rushing offenses of the SEC can suppress the production of some talented wide receivers, and Ridley fell into that trap at Georgia. The Bulldogs have featured a phenomenal rushing attack over the past few seasons, and that hurt the number of targets, receptions, yards and touchdowns for the likes of Ridley and Terry Godwin. While they did not have massive numbers in college, Ridley showed enough to earn a lot of praise from team sources who feel he could be a nice value pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. ;Ridley is a Florida product and the younger brother of Calvin Ridley, a prolific wide receiver at Alabama who was a first-round pick of the Atlanta Falcons in the 2018 NFL Draft. Riley Ridley did not have much production as a freshman (12-238-2) or sophomore (14-218-2), but he finished his second season in impressive fashion against Alabama to end his sophomore campaign. In 2018, Ridley totaled 44 catches for 570 yards and nine touchdowns. Offensive coordinator Jim Chaney, who is currently with Tennessee, is respected for running a pro-style system, and he has given a lot of praise to NFL scouts and coaches about Ridley. At the NFL Scouting Combine, Ridley was a little slower than expected with a 40 time of 4.58 seconds. ;Ridley may not ever become a team’s No. 1 wide receiver in the NFL, but he could be a very good No. 2 wide receiver. Ridley is a polished receiver who does everything well. He is a smooth route-runner who is quick in and out of his breaks. He has a nice first-step off the snap with shiftiness to generate separation from press-man coverage. Ridley uses his route-running and quickness to consistently generate separation. ;Once he gets open, Ridley is superb at finishing the play. He has natural hands and is astute to put his hands up late to not tip off defensive backs that the ball is coming. Ridley tracks the ball extremely well and has fantastic body control to adjust to the ball while making acrobatic catches along the sideline. Even though he is not a big wideout, Ridley is skilled at making catches around coverage to win on 50-50 balls. He has very good concentration and plays very poised when covered with passes coming his direction. ;Ridley is not a true No. 1 receiver because he lacks game-breaking speed and is not overly big or physical. Thus, he is a better fit as a second- or third-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. In the NFL, he could be a good starter and a quality No. 2 receiver. Ridley would be best being paired with a true No. 1 receiver, but in his role, he could be a real asset and help his offense with solid, dependable play.","similar_player":"Allen Hurns.","simular_player_bio":"Team sources compared Ridley to Hurns, which makes a lot of sense. Hurns (6-1, 208) and Ridley are nearly identical in size. While they are not overly fast, they combine good hands with crafty route-running. Hurns had a big 2015 season, but he is better as a No. 2 or No. 3 receiver. Ridley could be a similar caliber pro who produces more than Hurns if he lands with a good quarterback.;NFL Matches:  New York Jets, Buffalo, Miami, New England, Baltimore, Cleveland, Tennessee, Denver, Green Bay, San Francisco, Arizona, Dallas, New Orleans, Oakland","summary":"The rushing offenses of the SEC can suppress the production of some talented wide receivers, and Ridley fell into that trap at Georgia. The Bulldogs have featured a phenomenal rushing attack over the past few seasons, and that hurt the number of targets, receptions, yards and touchdowns for the likes of Ridley and Terry Godwin. While they did not have massive numbers in college, Ridley showed enough to earn a lot of praise from team sources who feel he could be a nice value pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.      Ridley is a Florida product and the younger brother of Calvin Ridley, a prolific wide receiver at Alabama who was a first-round pick of the Atlanta Falcons in the 2018 NFL Draft. Riley Ridley did not have much production as a freshman (12-238-2) or sophomore (14-218-2), but he finished his second season in impressive fashion against Alabama to end his sophomore campaign. In 2018, Ridley totaled 44 catches for 570 yards and nine touchdowns. Offensive coordinator Jim Chaney, who is currently with Tennessee, is respected for running a pro-style system, and he has given a lot of praise to NFL scouts and coaches about Ridley. At the NFL Scouting Combine, Ridley was a little slower than expected with a 40 time of 4.58 seconds.      Ridley may not ever become a team’s No. 1 wide receiver in the NFL, but he could be a very good No. 2 wide receiver. Ridley is a polished receiver who does everything well. He is a smooth route-runner who is quick in and out of his breaks. He has a nice first-step off the snap with shiftiness to generate separation from press-man coverage. Ridley uses his route-running and quickness to consistently generate separation.      Once he gets open, Ridley is superb at finishing the play. He has natural hands and is astute to put his hands up late to not tip off defensive backs that the ball is coming. Ridley tracks the ball extremely well and has fantastic body control to adjust to the ball while making acrobatic catches along the sideline. Even though he is not a big wideout, Ridley is skilled at making catches around coverage to win on 50-50 balls. He has very good concentration and plays very poised when covered with passes coming his direction.      Ridley is not a true No. 1 receiver because he lacks game-breaking speed and is not overly big or physical. Thus, he is a better fit as a second- or third-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. In the NFL, he could be a good starter and a quality No. 2 receiver. Ridley would be best being paired with a true No. 1 receiver, but in his role, he could be a real asset and help his offense with solid, dependable play."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Iman Marshall","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tony Pollard","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Isaiah Johnson","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Drue Tranquill","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Wes Martin","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ugochukwu Amadi","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jarrett Stidham","year":2019,"height":74,"weight":214,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Auburn","pros":"Touch passer ; Throws a catchable ball ; Improved his field vision ; Good athlete ; Can extend plays with his feet ; Ability to throw on the run ; Upside","cons":"Struggles to come off primary read ; Inconsistent field vision ; Can stare down receivers ; Arm strength is adequate but not impressive ; Inconsistent decision-making ; Gets into funks; Needs to get faster at reading the field ; Can get rattled ; College offense did not prepare him well ; Can take more sacks than he should ; Side-arm delivery style ; Could have batted-ball issues in the NFL ;Summary:  The collegiate career of Stidham was a roller coaster ride with highs and lows. He was a top recruit who originally landed at Baylor. Prior to a season-ending broken ankle in 2015, Stidham flashed big-time ability, completing 69 percent of his passes for 1,265 yards with 12 touchdowns and two interceptions. His accuracy, arm strength, and athleticism stood out immediately. After the scandal that claimed the job of Art Briles, Stidham sat out college football in 2016 while attending community college for a year. ;Stidham was then once again a highly sought after recruit, and he landed in Auburn. He had some struggles early in the 2017 season, but he steadily improved and led the Tigers to some huge wins over Georgia and Alabama to get Auburn into the SEC Championship. Stidham completed 67 percent of his passes that saeson for 3,158 yards with 18 touchdowns and six interceptions through the air. He chipped in four rushing touchdowns as well. Stidham’s strong finish to the season put him firmly on the radar for the NFL.","similar_player":"Brian Hoyer.","simular_player_bio":"I could see Stidham having a career similar to Hoyer. Hoyer is a backup-quality player who was a starter for a couple of seasons and proved that he is better as a backup. Hoyer (6-2, 216) and Stidham are similarly sized and similar as passers. Stidham is a better athlete, but overall, I think being a backup like Hoyer is the ceiling for Stidham in the NFL.;NFL Matches:  New York Giants, Jacksonville, Tampa Bay, Denver, Cincinnati, Miami, Washington, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles Chargers, New England","summary":"The collegiate career of Stidham was a roller coaster ride with highs and lows. He was a top recruit who originally landed at Baylor. Prior to a season-ending broken ankle in 2015, Stidham flashed big-time ability, completing 69 percent of his passes for 1,265 yards with 12 touchdowns and two interceptions. His accuracy, arm strength, and athleticism stood out immediately. After the scandal that claimed the job of Art Briles, Stidham sat out college football in 2016 while attending community college for a year.      Stidham was then once again a highly sought after recruit, and he landed in Auburn. He had some struggles early in the 2017 season, but he steadily improved and led the Tigers to some huge wins over Georgia and Alabama to get Auburn into the SEC Championship. Stidham completed 67 percent of his passes that saeson for 3,158 yards with 18 touchdowns and six interceptions through the air. He chipped in four rushing touchdowns as well. Stidham’s strong finish to the season put him firmly on the radar for the NFL.     However, his 2018 season was disappointing. Team sources thought Stidham had first-round potential with the way that he finished the 2017 season, but during the fall, he ended up dropping to mid-round grades with his play’s regression. Stidham completed 61 percent of his passes in 2018 for 2,794 yards with 18 touchdowns and five interceptions.     Stidham is a touch passer who can loft it downfield with quality location. He throws a very catchable ball and is adept at putting air underneath his passes with impressive trajectory. Stidham does not showcase a powerful cannon for an arm, but his arm could be adequate. He showed improved accuracy and field vision late in the 2017 season, but that was not consistent enough in 2018. He has some accuracy to him that would make him a good fit in a West Coast offense, throwing a lot of quick precision passes in the short to intermediate part of the field.     There are a lot of points of improvement for Stidham entering the NFL. He has inconsistent decision-making and can get rattled by the pass rush. Those problems lead to him having issues with field vision and not working through his progressions fast enough. Stidham must learn to come off his primary read, which is a massive point of improvement for him. Auburn’s offense did not prepare him well, and he also dealt with a lack of play-makers at receiver. Stidham has a side-arm delivery style that could lead to batted balls in the NFL. Basically, he has to work on all aspects of being a pocket passer for the professional game.     In the 2019 NFL Draft, Stidham is a mid-round prospect. This analyst thinks that Stidham is just a backup-quality quarterback for the NFL. In speaking with some team sources, they thought that Stidham could end up going in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Greg Gaines","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"John Cominsky","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Michael Jordan","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Foster Moreau","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Shareef Miller","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Deionte Thompson","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ryquell Armstead","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Zach Gentry","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ben Burr-Kirven","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ryan Connelly","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Marvell Tell III","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Matt Gay","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Amani Oruwariye","year":2019,"height":73,"weight":204,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Penn State","pros":"Instinctive ; Experienced ; Good length ; Ball skills ; High points the ball ; Smart; covers up receivers in his area ; Can jam receivers ; Physical ; Adept at taking on big receivers; Can outfight defenders on contested catches; Gritty, physical defender ; Willing tackler ; Can play zone coverage ; Good fit for press coverage","cons":"Lacks speed ; Could have problems running with NFL speed receivers ; Has some tightness ; Not all that twitchy ; More of a No. 2 or 3 cornerback in the NFL ;Summary:  In the passing-driven NFL, there is always a demand for corners who are capable of matching up against big receivers, so Oruwariye should have plenty of teams considering him in the 2019 NFL Draft. Oruwariye is a tall, long, cornerbacl who had a good college career at Penn State.;Oruwariye formed a tough cornerback tandem for Penn State in 2017 with Christian Campbell. Oruwariye was impressive with 28 tackles, eight passes broken up and four interceptions on the year. It was a big jump in ball production as he had one interception, one breakup and 23 tackles over the previous season. ;Last September  in the Hot Press, we surveyed team scouts on who impressed them during fall training camp, and Oruwariye was one of players mentioned. Oruwariye took that strong practice performance to the field, including making interceptions in back-to-back games to open the 2018 season. As a senior, Oruwariye totaled three interceptions, broke up 12 passes, had one forced fumble, and 51 tackles. He was solid, but unspectacular, at the Senior Bowl. ;For the NFL, Oruwariye is a big, long, physical corner who fits well as a press-man or zone corner. He has good instincts and is adept at covering up receivers who come into his area. With his height, length and strength, he is skilled at defending big receivers and battling them on contested catches. He has good ball skills and high points the ball well to make him a threat to pick off passes or knock them away. He times contact well to break up passes and is a polished defender. ;Oruwariye might be able to do some man coverage on receiving tight ends as well. His build makes him a natural press-man corner, and he has enough physical skills to turn and run with big wideouts down the field. He is a good weapon to defend fade passes in the red zone and also is a willing tackler in the ground game. Oruwariye is a tough corner who will get physical and push receivers around.","similar_player":"Byron Maxwell.","simular_player_bio":"The big press-man corner Maxwell (6-1, 198) is almost identical in size to Oruwariye. Both are physical corners who fight receivers and have the ability to play press man. They also have speed limitations and can struggle with receivers downfield. In the NFL, I see Oruwariye being a corner similar to Maxwell.;NFL Matches:  Tampa Bay, New York Giants, Denver, Washington, Carolina, Cleveland, Tennessee, Pittsburgh, Houston, Kansas City, Philadelphia","summary":"In the passing-driven NFL, there is always a demand for corners who are capable of matching up against big receivers, so Oruwariye should have plenty of teams considering him in the 2019 NFL Draft. Oruwariye is a tall, long, cornerbacl who had a good college career at Penn State.     Oruwariye formed a tough cornerback tandem for Penn State in 2017 with Christian Campbell. Oruwariye was impressive with 28 tackles, eight passes broken up and four interceptions on the year. It was a big jump in ball production as he had one interception, one breakup and 23 tackles over the previous season.      Last September  in the Hot Press, we surveyed team scouts on who impressed them during fall training camp, and Oruwariye was one of players mentioned. Oruwariye took that strong practice performance to the field, including making interceptions in back-to-back games to open the 2018 season. As a senior, Oruwariye totaled three interceptions, broke up 12 passes, had one forced fumble, and 51 tackles. He was solid, but unspectacular, at the Senior Bowl.      For the NFL, Oruwariye is a big, long, physical corner who fits well as a press-man or zone corner. He has good instincts and is adept at covering up receivers who come into his area. With his height, length and strength, he is skilled at defending big receivers and battling them on contested catches. He has good ball skills and high points the ball well to make him a threat to pick off passes or knock them away. He times contact well to break up passes and is a polished defender.      Oruwariye might be able to do some man coverage on receiving tight ends as well. His build makes him a natural press-man corner, and he has enough physical skills to turn and run with big wideouts down the field. He is a good weapon to defend fade passes in the red zone and also is a willing tackler in the ground game. Oruwariye is a tough corner who will get physical and push receivers around.     The big issue that keeps Oruwariye from being a No.1 corner is a lack of speed. He is not fast, explosive or twitchy to take on the speedy big-play threats of the NFL. A speed receiver like Antonio Brown, DeSean Jackson or Will Fuller would give Oruwariye a lot of problems. Thus in the NFL, he should be protected from those matchups and be assigned to cover bigger receivers. A typical No. 2 or flanker receiver is what Oruwariye would be best at taking on, and in that role, he could be a solid starter.      While evaluators liked a lot his play, team sources said speed issues could cause Oruwariye to slide to the second day of the 2019 NFL Draft. He could become a solid starter in the NFL."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Vosean Joseph","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dre Greenlaw","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Hunter Renfrow","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kingsley Keke","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Andrew Van Ginkel","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Qadree Ollison","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ross Pierschbacher","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jordan Scarlett","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Mack Wilson","year":2019,"height":73,"weight":240,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Alabama","pros":"Excellent pass-coverage linebacker ; Can cover running backs, tight ends, receivers ; Rare ball skills for a linebacker ; Can run down the middle seam ; Superb instincts in coverage ; Good vision ; Reads plays well ; Sideline-to-sideline speed ; Natural build; Good pursuit defender ; Closing quickness ; Athletic ; Covers a lot of ground in zone coverage ; Can break down in space ; Ability to redirect ; Open-field tackler ; Special teams contributor","cons":"Make up concerns ; Need to improve run defense ; Not a standout in the box run defender ; Can get pushed back defending runs coming downhill ; Does not fire into a hole or the backfield often;Summary:  With the NFL becoming a passing-driven league, pro teams need linebackers who are capable of contributing to pass coverage. Wilson is that kind of linebacker and should become a valuable pass defender quickly in his NFL career. Alabama has produced a lot of good linebacker talent for the pros, and Wilson will keep that alive for the 2019 NFL Draft.","similar_player":"C.J. Mosley.","simular_player_bio":"There are a lot of similarities between Mosley and Wilson coming out of Alabama. Both were excellent pass-coverage linebackers who could stand to improve their run defense for the NFL. Mosley had better character and was a bit better against the run, hence he was a first-round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, while Wilson will probably go on Day 2 this year. NFL Matches:  Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Oakland, Indianapolis, Green Bay, New England","summary":"With the NFL becoming a passing-driven league, pro teams need linebackers who are capable of contributing to pass coverage. Wilson is that kind of linebacker and should become a valuable pass defender quickly in his NFL career. Alabama has produced a lot of good linebacker talent for the pros, and Wilson will keep that alive for the 2019 NFL Draft.     Wilson received his first extensive playing time in 2017. The sophomore then collected 40 tackles with 2.5 tackles for a loss, two passes batted and four interceptions on the year. After that strong debut, Wilson improved his play in 2018 with 71 tackles with five passes broken up, two interceptions and five tackles for a loss. He did not work out at the combine.     Wilson is the best pass-coverage linebacker in the 2019 NFL Draft. He is a quick linebacker who covers a lot of ground in zone coverage while also showing the ability to run down the middle seam. Wilson should be a nice asset to cover tight ends running vertically down the middle of the field and running backs leaking out of the backfield, plus he should be a good defender to help with receivers crossing the middle of the field. On top of being able to cover up receivers, Wilson has rare ball skills for a linebacker along with an ability to take the ball away. He is smart and instinctive to get in throwing lanes and disrupt passes. Wilson’s pass coverage is his best trait, and he should be an asset in coverage quickly in his NFL career.     As a run defender, Wilson could stand to get better at taking on and shedding blocks when runs come downhill straight at him. He has some speed to close, is able to change direction to redirect, and does a nice job of getting to the flat on perimeter runs. In college, Wilson did not show much run defense coming downhill and firing into a gap at the line of scrimmage, and that also is reflected in his meager tackles for a loss production. If Wilson were as good at defending the run as he is the pass, he would be a top-10 pick, so improving his ground play will be his big point of improvement.      On top of being a future three-down starter, Wilson could be a valuable contributor on special teams. He was excellent on kick coverage for Alabama early in his career.      In the 2019 NFL Draft, Wilson is expected to be a second-round pick. He had a shot at being a late first-round pick, but team sources said that Wilson had some poor interviews that fostered more concerns about his makeup. Even with some character concerns, Wilson probably won’t get out of Round 2 because of his pass-coverage skills."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Justin Hollins","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Blake Cashman","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Michael Jackson","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Byron Cowart","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Daylon Mack","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Charles Omenihu","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cameron Smith","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jake Bailey","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"E.J. Speed","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Joe Jackson","year":2019,"height":77,"weight":258,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Miami","summary":"Skill-Set  In the passing-driven NFL, defensive ends who can after the quarterback are always highly coveted because teams have to have an edge rush to form a good defense. With the rush potential that Jackson has shown the past two seasons, he is an intriguing prospect for the next level. With his natural combination of size, speed and athleticism, Jackson has real potential to be a good edge defender in the NFL.      Jackson needs work in the ground game. He flashes the ability to hold his ground and stand up blocks, but there are too many plays on which he gets pushed out of his gap or knocked around. In run defense, Jackson is better when he works upfield and uses his speed to cause disruption in the backfield. He needs to get stronger in his lower body to hold his ground at the point of attack. With more development, Jackson has the potential to be a balanced defender who is a solid contributor against the run."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Easton Stick","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Clayton Thorson","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":222,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Northwestern","pros":"Good skill set ; Strong arm ; Can make some brilliant throws into tight windows ; Occasionally very accurate passer ; Can throw a hard fastball into tight windows ; Able to loft in touch passes ; Throws a catchable ball ; Can throw receivers open ; Good size/build ; Stands tall in the pocket ; Moves his eyes ; Works through his progression ; Good field vision ; Doesn’t miss open receivers ; Shows good timing ; Anticipation ; Very experienced; most starts in Big Ten history ; Smart ; Great intangibles ; Good teammate who can talk to all parts of locker room ; Toughness; played banged up ; Adept on converting quarterback sneaks ; Lifted his team to wins and program to new heights ; Can put the team on his back and make comebacks ; Quality athlete ; Has more mobility than many realize ; Good size for an NFL starting quarterback ; Lots of upside","cons":"Can be mechanical in delivery ; Can have some ugly missed throws ; Revolving coaching door led to lack of some basic development ; Torn ACL at the end of his junior year ;Summary:  Early in fall 2017, WalterFootball.com was the first in the NFL media to report that there was a buzz about Thorson in the scouting community. One director of college scouting told us that they anticipated giving Thorson a second-round grade for the 2018 NFL Draft, unless he fell off with his play. At the same time, they thought he could rise in the leadup to the 2018 NFL Draft. The reason for that is he a good leader who gets along well with all of his teammates. While Thorson is a devout Christian, he knows how to be one of the guys and get along with the different groups in the locker room. They thought that evaluators could fall in love with Thorson during the interview process. Quarterbacks rise in the leadup to drafts, and Thorson appeared to have that potential.","similar_player":"Andy Dalton.","simular_player_bio":"Some team sources have compared Thorson to Andy Dalton, which makes sense. Thorson is bigger than Dalton, but both of them can be dangerous quarterbacks when things are clicking well for them. They also can have struggles when things aren’t going well around them. Dalton was a second-round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, and Thorson could go in Round 2 this year.;NFL Matches:  New England, New York Giants, Tampa Bay, Carolina, Denver, Cincinnati, Miami, Washington, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles Chargers","summary":"Early in fall 2017, WalterFootball.com was the first in the NFL media to report that there was a buzz about Thorson in the scouting community. One director of college scouting told us that they anticipated giving Thorson a second-round grade for the 2018 NFL Draft, unless he fell off with his play. At the same time, they thought he could rise in the leadup to the 2018 NFL Draft. The reason for that is he a good leader who gets along well with all of his teammates. While Thorson is a devout Christian, he knows how to be one of the guys and get along with the different groups in the locker room. They thought that evaluators could fall in love with Thorson during the interview process. Quarterbacks rise in the leadup to drafts, and Thorson appeared to have that potential.     WalterFootball.com first reported that Thorson would return for his senior year. I had heard early in the fall of 2017 that Thorson would go back unless he graded out as a first-rounder by the NFL Draft Advisory. In 2017, Thorson completed 60 percent of his passes for 2,844 yards with 15 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He had eight rushing touchdowns as well. Thorson suffered a torn ACL in Northwestern’s bowl game after making a catch on a halfback throwback. His numbers in 2017 were held back by a terrible offensive line, awful wide receivers and zero play-makers at his disposal. Thorson completed 59 percent of his passes in 2016 for 3,182 yards with 22 touchdowns and nine interceptions.      In 2018, Thorson completed 61 percent of his passes for 3,183 yards with 17 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. He also collected nine rushing touchdowns. In the early going of the season, Thorson did not look 100 percent yet as a runner, but he showed some improved ball placement and mechanics. A high ankle sprain cost Thorson the Senior Bowl. Still, Thorson started 53 straight games, the most in Big Ten history. That is an excellent amount of experience and developmental time for the next level.      Thorson has shown that he has pro potential in terms of his skill set. He can throw the deep out with a fastball that can be fit into tight windows. Thorson also has a quick delivery, but is a bit too mechanical. Scouts say that he has a strong arm, is smart, athletic, and a leader with excellent intangibles.     As a passer, Thorson has a lot of natural talent and development that is impressive. What really stands out his ability to stand tall in the pocket, read the field, work through his progressions, and deliver the ball. Thorson really has advanced field vision for a quarterback. He is not the type to run if his first read is covered, and he is comfortable working off his primary read. Thorson has good size and pocket presence. He is calm in the pocket, doesn’t get happy feet, and stands tall to deliver the ball with his eyes downfield while the pass rush is bearing down on him. Thorson also has a quality arm and can drive the ball downfield. With his arm, Thorson can make every throw required in the NFL.      Thorson can make throws showing some superb accuracy. There were times that he fit the ball into a window the size of a shoe box to complete a pass. Thorson is an accurate rhythm passer who can throw open his receivers. Occasionally, Thorson would have some throws get away from him. However, part of that came from he had zero margin for error. His wide receivers were awful, dropping passes, producing tipped interceptions, and failing to separate. Thus, Thorson constantly had to throw to covered receivers.      Thorson also is a quality athlete to use his feet to extend plays. That could be seen more prior to his senior year when he was coming off an ACL tear from the bowl game that concluded his junior year. He can take off to run when all of his receivers are covered with enough speed and agility to pick up yards on the ground. In the red zone, Thorson is a rushing threat, and he uses his big body to be effective on quarterback sneaks. Thorson flashes the ability to throw well on the run, and he is adept at running bootlegs. His scrambling ability and athleticism are nice bonuses to his size, arm, and passing ability.      One general manager told me they had Thorson graded as a late second-/early third-rounder. They thought he is a decent athlete, but is bit mechanical as a thrower and didn’t go downfield enough. Thorson wasn’t without some lowlights on tape. However, a lot of Thorson’s mistakes came from trying to do too much with his lackluster supporting cast. His offensive line was terrible and the wide receivers were even worse; if Thorson didn’t make a play for Northwestern, nobody else would. His performance in the fourth quarter against Wisconsin as a junior was extremely impressive, although one of those trying-too-hard mistakes led to the comeback effort falling short. He had great tapes with comebacks as a senior to lead Northwestern to wins over Michigan State and Nebraska. Thorson led the Wildcats to their first ever appearance in the Big Ten Championship Game.      Multiple team sources thought that Thorson would become a first-round pick early in his career. However the injury, not producing huge numbers, and some ugly throws here and there have him as a second-day pick. In this analyst’s opinion, he will be a massive steal. If he had played at Clemson, Alabama, Georgia, Oklahoma, Texas, or another major program with talent around him, I think he would be a clear-cut first-round pick. I think Thorson will go on the second day of the 2019 NFL Daft, and no lower than the fourth round, but I believe Thorson could be a steal and become a good starting quarterback in the NFL."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"D'Andre Walker","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"David Edwards","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Austin Seibert","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Darius Slayton","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jordan Miller","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cole Holcomb","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Keesean Johnson","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Sutton Smith","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kaden Smith","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Saquan Hampton","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Gardner Minshew","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Lamont Gaillard","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Corey Ballentine","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jaquan Johnson","year":2019}
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{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Juwann Winfree","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"David Long Jr.","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Drew Forbes","year":2019}
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{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Xavier Crawford","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Blessuan Austin","year":2019}
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{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kelvin Harmon","year":2019}
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{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Demarcus Christmas","year":2019}
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{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dennis Daley","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Donovan Wilson","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Darwin Thompson","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Terry Beckner Jr.","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Nick Allegretti","year":2019}
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{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Mike Weber","year":2019,"height":69,"weight":211,"position":"Running Back","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Lateral quickness ; Potential three-down starter ; Instinctive, natural runner ; Dangerous one-cut downhill runner ; Receiving ability ; Runs good routes ; Cutting ability ; Picks up yards after contact ; Thick build ; Short-yardage ability ; Excellent body lean to run low ; Runs behind pads ; Bends at the knee ; Keeps feet going after contact ; Quick enough to hit the hole ; Good vision ; Decisive runner","cons":"Durability ; Has gotten nicked up ; Good speed ; Will need development in blitz protection ;Summary:  At the NFL Scouting Combine, two NFL running backs coaches told me that Weber was one of the backs who impressed them the most there. He put up a fast 40, ran well in the bag drills, and showed skill as a receiver. He could be a steal in the 2019 NFL Draft because he has three-down starting potential with a good skill set of size and speed. ;In a group of a highly recruited and talented running backs, Weber won the starting job to replace Ezekiel Elliott, and Weber had an impressive debut in 2016, averaging six yards per carry for 1,096 yards and nine touchdowns. He had 23 receptions for 91 yards as well. ;Weber missed a few games in 2017 with a hamstring injury and was limited in others. That led to Ohio State going to freshman running back J.K. Dobbins as the starter. For 2017, Webb took 96 carries for 608 yards – 6.3 average – with 10 touchdowns. He also had nine catches for 78 yards. ;In 2018, Weber averaged 5.5 yards per carry for 954 yards with five touchdowns. He had 21 receptions for 112 yards and a touchdown as well. Ohio State also split the carries among Weber, J.K. Dobbins, and other backs. ;For the NFL, Weber could become a three-down starter because he has a thick build alongside strength, quickness and instincts. His compact build makes him tough to get a hold of. He uses his build, strength, knee bend, and ability to run behind his pads to pick up yards after contact. Weber is a quick downhill runner who displays impressive lateral quickness. Weber has good vision that allows him to see openings and dart through holes. With good feel and instincts, Weber lets plays develop and often uses his lateral quickness to get in position to bolt downhill. He is a strong, tough runner.","similar_player":"Ray Rice.","simular_player_bio":"Weber reminds me of Rice. Rice (5-8, 206) was a compact runner who had strength and quickness. He was a second-round pick in 2008, and Weber could go on Day 2 this year.;NFL Matches:  Oakland, Miami, Washington, Carolina, Houston, Kansas City, Philadelphia ;There are a few teams that could consider taking Weber on the second day of the 2019 NFL Draft. Perhaps the highest that Weber could hope to go would be to Oakland with 34th overall pick. The Raiders need a running back of the future, and Weber would be a good scheme fit for Jon Gruden. ;Miami needs to replace Frank Gore, and Weber could form an excellent tandem with the brittle Kenyan Drake.","summary":"At the NFL Scouting Combine, two NFL running backs coaches told me that Weber was one of the backs who impressed them the most there. He put up a fast 40, ran well in the bag drills, and showed skill as a receiver. He could be a steal in the 2019 NFL Draft because he has three-down starting potential with a good skill set of size and speed.      In a group of a highly recruited and talented running backs, Weber won the starting job to replace Ezekiel Elliott, and Weber had an impressive debut in 2016, averaging six yards per carry for 1,096 yards and nine touchdowns. He had 23 receptions for 91 yards as well.      Weber missed a few games in 2017 with a hamstring injury and was limited in others. That led to Ohio State going to freshman running back J.K. Dobbins as the starter. For 2017, Webb took 96 carries for 608 yards – 6.3 average – with 10 touchdowns. He also had nine catches for 78 yards.      In 2018, Weber averaged 5.5 yards per carry for 954 yards with five touchdowns. He had 21 receptions for 112 yards and a touchdown as well. Ohio State also split the carries among Weber, J.K. Dobbins, and other backs.      For the NFL, Weber could become a three-down starter because he has a thick build alongside strength, quickness and instincts. His compact build makes him tough to get a hold of. He uses his build, strength, knee bend, and ability to run behind his pads to pick up yards after contact. Weber is a quick downhill runner who displays impressive lateral quickness. Weber has good vision that allows him to see openings and dart through holes. With good feel and instincts, Weber lets plays develop and often uses his lateral quickness to get in position to bolt downhill. He is a strong, tough runner.     Ohio State did not feature its backs a lot in the passing game, but at the combine, Weber showed some skills in his route-running, movement in the open field, and hands to catch the ball. In the NFL, he could become a nice check-down receiver, plus he has the size and strength to be a pass protector. Like all college backs going to the NFL, Weber will need development for blitz protection.     Weber does not have the elite speed or power to be a first-round caliber prospect, but he has good skill set with the potential to be a three-down starter. In the 2019 NFL Draft, Weber could be a second-day pick. If he slips to Day 3, Weber should get selected rather than fall to the undrafted ranks."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Derwin Gray","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cullen Gillaspia","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Donnie Lewis Jr.","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kerrith Whyte Jr.","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jordan Brown","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Isaac Nauta","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Darryl Johnson Jr.","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ty Summers","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jimmy Moreland","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tommy Sweeney","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"PJ Johnson","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Quinton Bell","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Alize Mack","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"George Asafo-Adjei","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chandler Cox","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Myles Gaskin","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dontavius Russell","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"John Ursua","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Terry Godwin","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Stephen Denmark","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dillon Mitchell","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jackson Barton","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jalen Jelks","year":2019,"height":77,"weight":250,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Oregon","pros":"Good length ; Vision ; Adept at batting passes – junior year ; Experienced ; Quick off the edge ; Speed to close ; Quality pursuit defender ; Reads his keys well","cons":"Lacks strength ; Has issues shedding blocks; Has some tightness ; Not all that twitchy ; Needs more pass-rushing moves ; Gets tied up by blockers ; Could have issues defending downhill runs coming straight at him ; Can play too high at times ;Summary:  Edge defenders who can get after the quarterback are always in demand given the passing-driven nature of the NFL. With his size, speed, athleticism and length, Jelks has the skill set to contribute to the pass rush. ;In his senior year, Jelks totaled 57 tackles with 7.5 for a loss, 3.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one pass batted in 2018. He had a breakout redshirt junior season in which he recorded 59 tackles with 15 tackles for a loss, 6.5 sacks and seven passes batted. Jelks had totaled 40 tackles and five sacks over his previous two seasons as a backup for Oregon. ;As a run defender, Jelks is a good pursuit player and flows well to the ball. He reads his keys well and is able to get in good position to get in on tackles. For the NFL, he is going to need to add more weight to his frame. Jelks is lean and could have issues with downhills runs coming straight at him. He also gets into trouble in the ground game and pass rush when he stands up too high. If Jelks is able to gain more weight, that would make him a much stronger candidate to play defensive end in a 4-3 defense.","similar_player":"Erik Walden.","simular_player_bio":"Their body types are different, but as a pro, I think Jelks could be a similar caliber player to Walden. Jelks could have some small sack totals and then once in a while have a season during which he puts together more production, similar to Walden during his career. Walden was a 3-4 linebacker, and that would be the best fit for Jelks as well.;NFL Matches:  San Francisco, Oakland, Detroit, Atlanta, New York Giants, New York Jets, Washington, Carolina, Tennessee, Green Bay, Houston, New England, Kansas City","summary":"Edge defenders who can get after the quarterback are always in demand given the passing-driven nature of the NFL. With his size, speed, athleticism and length, Jelks has the skill set to contribute to the pass rush.      In his senior year, Jelks totaled 57 tackles with 7.5 for a loss, 3.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one pass batted in 2018. He had a breakout redshirt junior season in which he recorded 59 tackles with 15 tackles for a loss, 6.5 sacks and seven passes batted. Jelks had totaled 40 tackles and five sacks over his previous two seasons as a backup for Oregon.      As a run defender, Jelks is a good pursuit player and flows well to the ball. He reads his keys well and is able to get in good position to get in on tackles. For the NFL, he is going to need to add more weight to his frame. Jelks is lean and could have issues with downhills runs coming straight at him. He also gets into trouble in the ground game and pass rush when he stands up too high. If Jelks is able to gain more weight, that would make him a much stronger candidate to play defensive end in a 4-3 defense.     In the pass rush, Jelks is quick off the edge and shows nice vision with instincts to adjust to the offense. He has the speed to close and can run around blockers. Jelks flashes some ability to bend his long frame, and that makes him harder to block. Oregon rushed him from the inside over guards far too often, but his natural home is rushing off the edge. He’s a terrible misfit at defensive tackle. Lining him up on the inside suppressed Jelks sack potential, and he could produce more if he’s given the opportunity to go against offensive tackles.     As a pro, Jelks would fit best as a 3-4 outside linebacker. He also could play end in a 4-3, but he would need time to get bigger and stronger to hold up against NFL offensive tackles.      In the 2019 NFL Draft, Jelks could be a solid mid-round pick. If he develops strength and is able to adept to playing on the edge in the NFL, he could become a starter in a year or two."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cortez Broughton","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Nick Scott","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kaden Elliss","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chris Slayton","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Javon Patterson","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Olabisi Johnson","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Joshua Miles","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Michael Dogbe","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Austin Cutting","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dakota Allen","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ken Webster","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jordan Brailford","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Caleb Wilson","year":2019}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Joe Burrow","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":221,"position":"Quarterback","college":"LSU","pros":"Accurate passer ; Tremendous pocket composure ; Excellent decision-maker ; Fits passes into tight windows ; Superb ball placement ; Throws a very catchable ball ; Can throw receivers open ; Beats good coverage with accuracy, placement ; Excellent timing ; Advanced anticipation ; Natural feel; instinctive passer ; Leads receivers for more yardage after the catch ; Able to loft in touch passes ; Advanced field vision ; Moves eyes through progressions ; Good internal clock ; Mastered his offense ; Ball security ; Mobility ; Difficult to sack ; Keeps his eyes downfield while scrambling ; Can hurt defenses on the ground ; Threat to pick up yards on the ground ; Good height ; Thick build for the next level ; Good fit in a west coast offense ; Rhythm thrower ; Intangibles ; Fiery leadership ; Student of the game ; Leadership personality ; Great preparation skills ; Hard worker","cons":"Arm strength limitations ; Smaller hands – nine inches ; One-year wonder ;Summary:  Over the past decade, few prospects have enjoyed such a meteoric rise in a single season like Burrow did in 2019. His story is well known, including having started out at Ohio State and serving as a backup quarterback. For his junior season, Burrow transferred to LSU and won the starting quarterback job. The first-year started completed 58 percent of his passes in 2018 for 2,894 yards with 16 touchdowns and five interceptions. He ran for 399 yards and seven scores. ;After that pedestrian start, NFL teams were projecting Burrow as a mid-rounder entering his senior year, with one team executive telling WalterFootball.com they had a fourth-round grade on him early in the 2019 season. Multiple sources at other teams thought Burrow would top out as a second-day pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, but then Burrow proceeded to dominate the SEC in a prolific fashion, setting the conference record for touchdown passes in a single season. ;Burrow was a point machine and unstoppable during 2019, completing 76 percent of his passes for 5,671 yards with 60 touchdowns and six interceptions. On the ground, he had 368 yards rushing and five touchdowns. With his tremendous season and the hip injury to Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, Burrow is the heavy favorite to be the No. 1-overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. ;Burrow has the skill set to be a pocket passing quarterback at the next level. The most important trait for any pro quarterback is accuracy, which Burrow definitely has as one of his biggest strengths. He is a very accurate passer who can beat good coverage with his placement of the football. Burrow is able to squeeze the ball into tight windows and does a superb job of hitting his receivers on the run to lead them for more yards. While Burrow does not fire a lot of fastballs because of arm strength limitations, he is adept at putting air underneath the ball to loft in his throws downfield. Burrow has advanced field vision to work through his progressions and read defenses. He mastered the LSU offense and knew where his receivers were going to be. With his field vision and intelligence, Burrow makes super decisions and has great ball security to avoid turnovers. ;Burrow shows superb anticipation, feel, passing instincts, and timing to go with his ball placement to lead his receivers for yards after the catch. On top of his accuracy, throws a very catchable ball and makes things easy for his receivers with his loft and touch to drop passes in to his receivers. Burrow has phenomenal composure and comfort in the pocket with the ability to handle the rush without getting rattled. Burrow is a rhythm thrower who would be a great fit in a West Coast passing offense.","similar_player":"Andy Dalton.","simular_player_bio":"Burrow is a unique prospect and difficult to make an easy comparison to. What NFL team evaluators think is infinitely more important than my opinion on a player. Thus, I reached out to them to get their suggestions on a comparison for Burrow. One top executive said Russell Wilson for Burrow’s style of play, but they acknowledged that Wilson’s arm is much stronger than Burrow. As stated above, multiple sources said Burrow’s skill set is in line with Andy Dalton’s, so that could be the closest thing to Burrow in terms of arm, athleticism and size. ;One director of college scouting said Ryan Tannehill was a solid comparison. They said that Burrow was a better decision-maker and fiery leader while Tannehill was a better runner and has a stronger arm. ;Another comparison for Burrow that was suggested by one director of college scouting was Mitch Trubisky. Both have good but not elite skill sets. In college, they showed accuracy as passers with the ability to be rhythm throwers who also had the mobility to make plays with their feet. Teams liked the intangibles on Trubisky as well, and both Burrow and Trubisky were 1-year wonders as players.","summary":"Over the past decade, few prospects have enjoyed such a meteoric rise in a single season like Burrow did in 2019. His story is well known, including having started out at Ohio State and serving as a backup quarterback. For his junior season, Burrow transferred to LSU and won the starting quarterback job. The first-year started completed 58 percent of his passes in 2018 for 2,894 yards with 16 touchdowns and five interceptions. He ran for 399 yards and seven scores.      After that pedestrian start, NFL teams were projecting Burrow as a mid-rounder entering his senior year, with one team executive telling WalterFootball.com they had a fourth-round grade on him early in the 2019 season. Multiple sources at other teams thought Burrow would top out as a second-day pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, but then Burrow proceeded to dominate the SEC in a prolific fashion, setting the conference record for touchdown passes in a single season.      Burrow was a point machine and unstoppable during 2019, completing 76 percent of his passes for 5,671 yards with 60 touchdowns and six interceptions. On the ground, he had 368 yards rushing and five touchdowns. With his tremendous season and the hip injury to Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, Burrow is the heavy favorite to be the No. 1-overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.      Burrow has the skill set to be a pocket passing quarterback at the next level. The most important trait for any pro quarterback is accuracy, which Burrow definitely has as one of his biggest strengths. He is a very accurate passer who can beat good coverage with his placement of the football. Burrow is able to squeeze the ball into tight windows and does a superb job of hitting his receivers on the run to lead them for more yards. While Burrow does not fire a lot of fastballs because of arm strength limitations, he is adept at putting air underneath the ball to loft in his throws downfield. Burrow has advanced field vision to work through his progressions and read defenses. He mastered the LSU offense and knew where his receivers were going to be. With his field vision and intelligence, Burrow makes super decisions and has great ball security to avoid turnovers.      Burrow shows superb anticipation, feel, passing instincts, and timing to go with his ball placement to lead his receivers for yards after the catch. On top of his accuracy, throws a very catchable ball and makes things easy for his receivers with his loft and touch to drop passes in to his receivers. Burrow has phenomenal composure and comfort in the pocket with the ability to handle the rush without getting rattled. Burrow is a rhythm thrower who would be a great fit in a West Coast passing offense.     An added element to Burrow’s game that makes him more dangerous and effective is his mobility. He does a phenomenal job of using his feet when plays break down or nothing is open downfield. Burrow has the quickness and athleticism to dodge pass-rushers and can rip off yards in chunks due to defenses sleeping on his running ability. He is also very wise about when to run and does not look to run when his first read is covered. His feet come into play when he has to avoid a sack or nothing is open downfield. Burrow is able to extend plays and does an excellent job of keeping his eyes downfield when he runs.     While Burrow has good size, he does have some weaknesses for the NFL. In speaking to a few directors of college scouting for NFL teams and some area scouts, they felt that Burrow has some limitations in arm strength for the next level. They based that off of watching Burrow in person during the 2019 season, both in games and in practice. They thought he is an efficient game manager with prototypical size whose arm talent is not elite. Because of the skill-set limitations, they see him as a prospect who has a physical skill set more similar to that of Andy Dalton or Derek Carr.      One of the ways that Burrow makes up for not having elite arm strength is his great intangibles. He is a fighter and leader who figures out a way to make plays in the clutch. Burrow is known to be hard worker, a great student of the game, and a leader at the team facility during the week along with being a great field general. Here’s how one team’s director of college scouting summarized Burrow:      “Burrow is a gym rat, overcomer type with a severe chip on his shoulder [from] having always been told he’s not quite good enough. He is possessed in his preparation, like a coach. [He is not] an elite talent as a passer though.”     Even with his arm limitations, Burrow looks like a quarterback prospect with pro bowl potential for the NFL and a franchise quarterback."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chase Young","year":2020,"height":77,"weight":264,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Dangerous edge pass-rusher ; Good get-off; quick first-step ; Repertoire of pass-rushing moves ; Constant source of pass pressure ; Pure speed to turn the corner ; Coverts speed to power ; Good size ; Good length ; Good body, makeup ; Can cause havoc behind the line of scrimmage ; Uses hands well ; Can use his hands and feet at the same time ; Disruptive ; Plays with good leverage ; Fights as a run-defender ; Tough at the point of attack ; Can chase down running backs down from the backside ; Good motor ; Pad level ; Quickness ; Instinctive ; Natural feel for as an edge rusher ; Skilled at shedding blocks ; Has the strength to shed blocks ; Experience against double-teams ; Ready to play immediately","cons":"Could stand to add more strength for the NFL ; Can get stronger at point of attack against downhill runs ; Can lose gap integrity by biting on play fakes ;Summary:  As a freshman in 2018, Young totaled 19 tackles with 3.5 sacks and one forced fumble in backup duty as Ohio State had a lot of talented upperclassmen ahead of him. Early in the 2018 season, the Ohio State defense was dealt a huge blow when Nick Bosa went out with an injury, but the team’s pass rush was still furious as Chase Young stepped up and harassed quarterbacks all year. Young broke out with 10.5 sacks with 15.5 tackles for a loss, 34 tackles, five passes broken up and two forced fumbles. ;Young was just scratching the surface during his big sophomore season, taking his game to another level as a junior, rewriting Ohio State’s record books while also serving a two-game suspension for taking a loan from a family member. From start to finish, he dominated in 2019, notching huge games against Nebraska, Miami of Ohio, Indiana, Cincinnati and Wisconsin. In the first meeting versus the Badgers, Young put together a record-setting game for Ohio State with four sacks, two forced fumbles and six tackles. In 2019, Young totaled 16.5 sacks with 46 tackles, six forced fumbles, three passes batted and a blocked kick. ;Watching the tape, there is no doubt that Young is a special player. He jumps off the screen with his excellent skill set and the ability to cause havoc in the backfield. For the NFL, he looks like a No. 1 pass-rusher who could be a consistent double-digit sack producer with Pro Bowl potential early in his pro career.","similar_player":"Julius Peppers.","simular_player_bio":"WalterFootball.com spoke with nine team sources including two general managers in Decemeber about how Young compared to other high edge-rusher prospects including Myles Garrett, Jadeveon Clowney, Khalil Mack, Von Miller, and the Bosa brothers. One of the team sources mentioned Peppers as the best comparison for Young, and it makes sense given their skill sets with speed and pass-rushing moves off the edge. Peppers could have a little more length than Young, while Young has a better motor than Peppers. I avoid making comparisons to future Hall of Famers, but in this case, there wasn’t a better comparison for Young.","summary":"As a freshman in 2018, Young totaled 19 tackles with 3.5 sacks and one forced fumble in backup duty as Ohio State had a lot of talented upperclassmen ahead of him. Early in the 2018 season, the Ohio State defense was dealt a huge blow when Nick Bosa went out with an injury, but the team’s pass rush was still furious as Chase Young stepped up and harassed quarterbacks all year. Young broke out with 10.5 sacks with 15.5 tackles for a loss, 34 tackles, five passes broken up and two forced fumbles.      Young was just scratching the surface during his big sophomore season, taking his game to another level as a junior, rewriting Ohio State’s record books while also serving a two-game suspension for taking a loan from a family member. From start to finish, he dominated in 2019, notching huge games against Nebraska, Miami of Ohio, Indiana, Cincinnati and Wisconsin. In the first meeting versus the Badgers, Young put together a record-setting game for Ohio State with four sacks, two forced fumbles and six tackles. In 2019, Young totaled 16.5 sacks with 46 tackles, six forced fumbles, three passes batted and a blocked kick.      Watching the tape, there is no doubt that Young is a special player. He jumps off the screen with his excellent skill set and the ability to cause havoc in the backfield. For the NFL, he looks like a No. 1 pass-rusher who could be a consistent double-digit sack producer with Pro Bowl potential early in his pro career.     In the pass rush, Young is truly dominant. He has an innate ability to get after the quarterback. Young has a quick first-step with a nice get-off that gets offensive tackles on their heels. Young has quickness around the edge and is able to close on the quarterback quickly. Young shows functional athleticism to sink his hips and dip under tackles to beat their blocks. He also is effective working to the inside as he has some strength to execute a rip move to the inside and also is able to knock tackles off balance with a hard shove and then cut to the inside to collapse the pocket. As a pass-rusher, Young shows nice vision to keep his eyes on the quarterback, and that along with his athleticism allow him to redirect for chasing down scrambling signal-callers. Young is a balanced pass-rusher and should continue to improve as he gains experience.     Young is not a star as a run defender, but he is also not a liability. He could stand to fight through blocks more, and adding more strength to shed is necessary for him to take on pro offensive tackles. Young can lose his gap integrity at times by biting on play fakes, and on other plays, he stays in containment too long. Those issues could get ironed out with more experience and pro coaching.     Young looks like a potential franchise defensive player as an edge rusher capable of producing double-digit sack seasons on an annual basis. He could be a player who goes to multiple Pro Bowls and is one of the most dangerous pass-rushers in the NFL. He is worthy of being a high first-round pick in any draft class."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jeff Okudah","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":205,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Very good cover corner ; Good instincts ; Runs the route with the receiver ; Prevents separation ; Good height, weight, length ; Fast ; Quick feet ; Transitions well ; Can cover up speed receivers ; Has ball skills ; Loose hips to turn and run with speed receivers ; Sits on routes and challenges speed receivers ; Can play press-man coverage ; Can play off-man coverage ; Can play zone coverage ; Good length ; Tough defender ; Quality tackler ; Willing run defender ; Height; Tracks the ball well downfield ; Recoverability ; Successful against good college receivers ; Should be able to play quickly ; Physical; will battle receivers ; Confident; has the man-corner mentality ; Big upside","cons":"Ball skills were a little lacking in 2018 ; Looked bad at the combine ;Summary:  Ohio State has been a factory of NFL talent, and that has especially been the case with the recruiting classes produced by Urban Meyer. During the 2016 season, the Buckeyes had a standout NFL secondary with three first-round talents at cornerback, Marshon Lattimore, Gareon Conley and Denzel Ward, and one at free safety, Malik Hooker. After that group moved on to the NFL over two drafts, a new group of corner talent took over for the Buckeyes, with Okudah as the star of the secondary. ;Following Ward’s departure for the NFL, Okudah became Ohio State’s No. 1 cornerback in 2018 and had an excellent sophomore season. In 2018, he had 32 tackles with eight breakups. ;As a junior, Okudah took his game to another level and was the best defensive back in college football during the 2019 season. He was a shut down down corner that dominated wide receivers. Importantly, his ball production is vastly improved over his 2018 season and he totaled 35 tackles with nine passes broken up and three interceptions on the year. ;The only game where he had some issues was with Wisconsin in the Big Ten Championship. Against the Badgers, Okudah made some superb plays in coverage, but also was beaten for a would-be touchdown and was fortunate that his safety broke up the pass in the end zone.","similar_player":"Marshon Lattimore.","simular_player_bio":"Okudah reminds me of Lattimore at Ohio State. They have similar skill sets and almost identical measurements. In the NFL, I could see Okudah being a cornerback comparable to Lattimore.","summary":"Ohio State has been a factory of NFL talent, and that has especially been the case with the recruiting classes produced by Urban Meyer. During the 2016 season, the Buckeyes had a standout NFL secondary with three first-round talents at cornerback, Marshon Lattimore, Gareon Conley and Denzel Ward, and one at free safety, Malik Hooker. After that group moved on to the NFL over two drafts, a new group of corner talent took over for the Buckeyes, with Okudah as the star of the secondary.      Following Ward’s departure for the NFL, Okudah became Ohio State’s No. 1 cornerback in 2018 and had an excellent sophomore season. In 2018, he had 32 tackles with eight breakups.      As a junior, Okudah took his game to another level and was the best defensive back in college football during the 2019 season. He was a shut down down corner that dominated wide receivers. Importantly, his ball production is vastly improved over his 2018 season and he totaled 35 tackles with nine passes broken up and three interceptions on the year.      The only game where he had some issues was with Wisconsin in the Big Ten Championship. Against the Badgers, Okudah made some superb plays in coverage, but also was beaten for a would-be touchdown and was fortunate that his safety broke up the pass in the end zone.     At the NFL Scouting Combine, Okudah ran well in the 40 with a time of 4.48 seconds. However, teams have heard he’s run faster on other occasions and he probably is faster than that. Sources felt Okudah struggled in the field drills at combine before his day ended early after a hard landing with his head hitting the turf. Considering his tape and body of work, that day looks like the anomaly.     Okudah is a well-rounded prospect who does everything well. He is very good at preventing separation as he can vertically stay with speed wideouts and run the routes with receivers. Okudah has the size and physicality to match up with big wideouts and the speed to defend the vertical threats. Given his aggressive and physical style of play, Okudah sits on routes and really challenges receivers to run by him.      Downfield, Okudah is a tough defender, using his length to cover up wideouts, speed to run with them, and a burst for recoverability. He can jam receivers with the ability turn and run with them downfield. Over the past couple of seasons, he did a very good job of slapping passes away, and as a junior, he showed improvement to produce some interceptions. Okudah is a good tackler and willing run defender who does not hesitate to close on a ball-carrier to make a hit in space.      For the NFL, Okudah looks like a future No. 1 cornerback and Pro Bowler. During his career, he could be one of the top corners in the NFL and capable of limiting elite No. 1 receivers. Okudah is worthy of being a high first-round pick, and this analyst thinks Okudah is a better prospect entering the NFL than Jalen Ramsey (2016) and Denzel Ward (2018) were, and they were both top-five picks in their draft classes."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Andrew Thomas","year":2020,"height":77,"weight":315,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Georgia","pros":"Athletic ; Extremely talented ; Fast to mirror speed rushers ; Good hand placement ; Developed technique ; Sustains his blocks ; Good leverage overall ; Bends at the knee ; Strong base to stop bull rushes ; Can play the typewriter on the edge; Quick feet ; Quick out of his stance ; Good build ; Quality length ; Quick to the second level, open field ; Physical run blocker ; Ties up defenders ; Good in space ; Can hit blocks in space ; Lots of experience against top competition ; Safe pick","cons":"Will bend at the waist at times ; Reaches after blitzers at times ; Gets in trouble when he doesn’t maintain good leverage ;Summary:  Georgia has been a factory for NFL talent, producing a lot of excellent players in recent years. Thus, it was very noteworthy when Thomas earned a starting job as a true freshman in 2017. He lined up at right tackle and played a big role in the potent rushing attack that carried the offense to an appearance in the National Championship game. ;With Isaiah Wynn off to the NFL, Thomas took over at left tackle for Georgia in 2018 and had an excellent season as the blind-side protector for Jake Fromm. Once again, Thomas helped a potent rushing attack, working in combination with his fellow offensive linemen to control the line of scrimmage for running backs D’Andre Swift and Elijah Holyfield.","similar_player":"D’Brickashaw Ferguson","simular_player_bio":"Thomas reminds me of D’Bridashaw Ferguson. Ferguson (6-6, 310) was a steady pass protector and a plus run blocker during his NFL career after being the fourth-overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. I could see Thomas being a tackle comparable to Ferguson during his pro career.","summary":"Georgia has been a factory for NFL talent, producing a lot of excellent players in recent years. Thus, it was very noteworthy when Thomas earned a starting job as a true freshman in 2017. He lined up at right tackle and played a big role in the potent rushing attack that carried the offense to an appearance in the National Championship game.      With Isaiah Wynn off to the NFL, Thomas took over at left tackle for Georgia in 2018 and had an excellent season as the blind-side protector for Jake Fromm. Once again, Thomas helped a potent rushing attack, working in combination with his fellow offensive linemen to control the line of scrimmage for running backs D’Andre Swift and Elijah Holyfield.     Thomas was rock solid in 2019, creating a lot of impressive game tapes. The junior was superb versus Florida and its future NFL edge rushers. Thomas gave up some plays to Auburn’s Marlon Davidson and LSU’s K’Lavon Chaisson, but those are two early-round talents and teams didn’t expect Thomas to pitch a shutout against those caliber of players.     There is a lot to like about Thomas for the NFL, as he is an excellent quarterback protector who is a steady producer in the ground game. Coming from a pro-style offense with three years of starting experience, Thomas could hit the ground running in the NFL. He also has seen excellent competition over his collegiate career, with postseason games on top of a challenging SEC schedule. Thomas is a special lineman when really jumped out when watching Georgia.      In pass protection, Thomas has the potential to be a starting left tackle. He has quick feet with a good build and athleticism on the edge. Thomas can play the typewriter with his feet to cut off the edge from speed rushers. Given his good hand placement and technique, Thomas is a well-developed pass protector who sustains his blocks and prevents a successful second effort from defenders. Thomas plays with good leverage and knee bend most of the time, and that allows him to hold his ground against bull rushes. Thomas also is very disciplined and steady from play to play or game to game.      Thomas is effective as a run blocker as well. He is quick to the second level and fires out of his stance. He gets into defenders quickly, showing no hesitation to get physical and tie them up. Thomas is strong to lock up defenders and sustain his blocks. He is not overwhelmingly powerful like Quenton Nelson or Brandon Scherff were in college, but Thomas has the strength to manipulate and turn defenders in the ground game to open holes for backs. He has more strength than some other tackles who went in the first round, recently including 2019 prospects like Jonah Williams or Andre Dillard, and Thomas is a better run blocker at left tackle than many college tackles who enter the NFL these days coming from spread offenses that don’t play as much of a physical pro-style offense.      There are some things that Thomas can improve on for the next level. With fast edge rushers or surprise blitzes off the edge, he can get into some trouble by bending at the waist and reaching after defenders.      Thomas looks like a future starting left tackle in the NFL, and he could end up being one of the better left tackles in the league. He is worthy of being selected as a top-10 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tua Tagovailoa","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":218,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Alabama","pros":"Accurate passer ; Thrives as a pocket passer ; Pocket presence; doesn’t panic when first read is covered ; Good instincts ; Aggressive passer; willing to push the ball downfield ; Precision thrower ; Throws a very good deep ball ; Good-enough arm strength ; Field vision ; Ability to work through progressions ; Hits receivers on the run ; Throws receivers open ; Leads receivers for more yardage after the catch ; Able to loft in touch passes ; Throws a very catchable ball ; Good decision-making ; Avoids turnovers ; Athleticism ; Mobility ; Ability to extend plays ; Can hurt defenses on the ground ; Can throw off platform ; Good fit in a west coast offense ; Experienced ; Makes plays in the clutch ; Can handle adversity ; Had success against good competition ; Good intangibles ; Winner","cons":"Serious hip injury could limit his career ; Ability to play in his rookie season is in question ; Durability ; Numerous lower leg injuries ; Lack of elite arm strength ; Less than ideal height ; Could improve anticipation ; Could improve footwork ; Could improve mechanics ; Left-handed will cause acclimation time for receivers ; Will need to improve his preparation habits ;Summary:  Tagovailoa is a player who doesn’t need an introduction, but it doesn’t hurt to run through his background. Tagovailoa grew up in Hawaii and dominated at the same high school as Marcus Mariota, with Mariota serving as a mentor to Tagovailoa. During his freshman season at Alabama, Tagovailoa served as a backup to Jalen Hurts until the final game of the year. In the National Championship against Georgia, Tagovailoa replaced a struggling Hurts. He went 14-of-24 for 166 yards with three touchdowns and an interception while running for 27 yards. In overtime, Tagovailoa threw a 41-yard touchdown pass to Devonta Smith to get Alabama another National Championship.","similar_player":"Russell Wilson.","simular_player_bio":"If Tagovailoa can put his hip injury behind him and stay healthy, I think he will be a quarterback similar to Wilson. They have a similar style of play with mobility, accurate passing, and making plays in the clutch.","summary":"Tagovailoa is a player who doesn’t need an introduction, but it doesn’t hurt to run through his background. Tagovailoa grew up in Hawaii and dominated at the same high school as Marcus Mariota, with Mariota serving as a mentor to Tagovailoa. During his freshman season at Alabama, Tagovailoa served as a backup to Jalen Hurts until the final game of the year. In the National Championship against Georgia, Tagovailoa replaced a struggling Hurts. He went 14-of-24 for 166 yards with three touchdowns and an interception while running for 27 yards. In overtime, Tagovailoa threw a 41-yard touchdown pass to Devonta Smith to get Alabama another National Championship.     Tagovailoa won the starting quarterback job over Hurts for the 2018 season and was sensational for the Crimson Tide. On the year, he completed 69 percent of his passes for 3,966 yards with 43 touchdowns and six interceptions. Tagovailoa led Alabama to return to the National Championship game, but this time, the Crimson Tide lost to Clemson.     Tagovailoa completed 71 percent of his passes for 2,840 yards with 33 touchdowns and three interceptions in his injury-shortened 2019 season. He had two rushing touchdowns as well. Disaster struck for him in early November when he suffered a dislocated hip against Mississippi State. His injury is rare and not common in football, but the medical prognosis is that Tagovailoa will make a full recovery and resume football activities during the spring of 2020. Earlier in the season, Tagovailoa suffered a high ankle sprain against Tennessee and had surgery the day after the injury. Given the hip injury on top of the injuries he had earlier in the 2019 season and in 2018, there will be major medical and durability concerns for Tagovailoa in the leadup to the 2020 NFL Draft.     Team sources are concerned about Tagovailoa’s long-term future in the NFL. The track record that gives them concern is Dennis Pitta. The former Ravens tight end dislocated his hip in training camp of 2013. He came back to play later that season, but in September of 2014, Pitta dislocated the hip again. Doctors told Pitta it was not safe for him to continue to play football. He returned to the field in 2016 and posted career highs that year, but then dislocated the hip for a third time during 2017 OTAs. Right now, NFL evaluators are worried about a similar future for Tagovailoa.      If it weren’t for the hip injury, it would be a vigorous debate about who should go first overall in the 2020 NFL Draft between Tagovailoa and LSU’s Joe Burrow. If Tagovailoa hadn’t been injured, he would be a legit No. 1-overall prospect.     Tagovailoa is a good fit for the current NFL and looks like he could become a quality starter early in his NFL career. He can beat defenses as a pocket passer, use his feet to move the ball on the ground, and is dangerous to make a game-changing throw any time he drops back to pass. Tagovailoa makes plays in the clutch and has the presence of a winner.      Tagovailoa is an aggressive passer who doesn’t hesitate to challenge defenses downfield. He throws a very good deep ball, showing a quality arm and an ability to place his passes well downfield. He may not have an elite cannon, but his arm looks good enough. In the pocket, Tagovailoa shows patience and doesn’t panic when his first read is covered. With his presence and feel, he has the ability to function in a vertical passing offense.      Tagovailoa is a steady thrower who generally has good accuracy. He does well for the most part on his short and intermediate passes to hit receivers on the run on slants and crossing routes.     In almost every NFL game, there are a few third-and-medium situations on which a mobile quarterback can use their legs to pick up a first down, and Tagovailoa has that ability. He is a good athlete with enough quickness to get yardage on the ground. His mobility and athleticism allow him to buy time and escape sacks. There were also times when Tagovailoa demosntrated an ability to scramble and make throws off platform to move the chains. Tagovailoa is not tall, but not too short given the current trend in the NFL. He also has a thick build that should help him to avoid injury.      Tagovailoa has some things he can seek to improve on, and he definitely has upside to develop as he gains more experience. There were plays where he could pull the trigger a little faster and anticipate his receivers breaking open rather than waiting an extra second. In the NFL, he won’t have as much time to throw as he did at Alabama. His footwork and mechanics could use some development, but he has a very good starting point for a quarterback entering the NFL. Tagovailoa is also left-handed, and that will cause time to adjust for his pro receivers as the vast majority are used to a right-handed quarterbacks, plus his offensive line is going to need a very good right tackle as he will be the blind side protector for Tagovailoa.     Team sources also say Tagovailoa will need to develop his preparation habits for the NFL. With the NCAA-mandated limited amount of time players are allowed to practice and prepare, that is understandable.      Tagovailoa looks like a future NFL starter and will become a team’s young franchise quarterback on the opening night of the 2020 NFL Draft. If Tagovailoa can stay healthy and his hip injury doesn’t impact his future, he has the potential to be an elite Pro Bowl-caliber quarterback capable of leading his team to Super Bowl championships."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Justin Herbert","year":2020,"height":78,"weight":227,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Oregon","pros":"Tremendous skill set ; Powerful arm ; Can make all the throws ; Can fire fastballs into tight windows ; Accurate passer ; Deadly as a pocket passer when given time; Pocket presence; doesn’t panic when first read is covered ; Willing to push the ball downfield ; Precision thrower ; Throws a good deep ball ; Field vision ; Stands tall and steps into hits ; Ability to work through progressions ; Hits receivers on the run ; Throws receivers open ; Leads receivers for more yardage after the catch ; Able to loft in touch passes ; Throws a very catchable ball ; Good decision-making ; Avoids turnovers ; Athleticism ; Mobility ; Ability to extend plays ; Can hurt defenses on the ground ; Speed takes defenses by surprise ; Can throw off platform ; Good fit for any pro offense ; Experienced ; Has had success against good competition ; Intelligent ; Humble ; Hard working","cons":"Not a commanding leader ; Struggled in some big games ; Played down to competition at times ; Some feel had a sheltered upbringing ; Lacks a killer instinct ;Summary:  Justin Herbert has been closely followed by the scouting community for a number of years. As a freshman, he was impressive immediately, completing 64 percent of his passes for 1,936 yards with 19 touchdowns and four interceptions for 2016. His sophomore year started out well before e suffered a broken collar bone on his left shoulder – non-throwing. That caused him to miss five games, but Herbert returned to play in the final three games. In 2017, he completed 67 percent of his passes for 1,750 yards with 13 touchdowns and three interceptions. The sophomore also ran for five touchdowns.","similar_player":"Carson Wentz.","simular_player_bio":"It wasn’t easy to find a comparison for Herbert because he is a unique player with a rare skill set. Herbert has some similarities to Wentz, and team sources noted Herbert is bigger and stronger than Wentz, but they are pretty close in terms of their skill sets.","summary":"Justin Herbert has been closely followed by the scouting community for a number of years. As a freshman, he was impressive immediately, completing 64 percent of his passes for 1,936 yards with 19 touchdowns and four interceptions for 2016. His sophomore year started out well before e suffered a broken collar bone on his left shoulder – non-throwing. That caused him to miss five games, but Herbert returned to play in the final three games. In 2017, he completed 67 percent of his passes for 1,750 yards with 13 touchdowns and three interceptions. The sophomore also ran for five touchdowns.     In 2018, Herbert completed 59.4 percent of his passes for 3,151 yards with 29 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He had a fast start to the season, but had some rough games in the back half of the year. That led to him returning for his senior year. In 2019, Herbert completed 67 percent of his passes for 3,471 yards with 32 touchdowns and six interceptions. He scored four rushing touchdowns too, but Oregon didn’t run run him as much. After his senior year, Herbert had a solid week of practice at the Senior Bowl, where he showed off his great skill set, plus team sources say he interviewed well in Mobile.     Herbert displays good size and a strong arm with the ability to make all the throws. He can fire passes into tight coverage and push the ball downfield with the strength of his arm. On top of power, Herbert shows a nice ability to loft in touch passes and throw receivers open. He can drop in passes with nice ball placement that leads his receivers and beats quality coverage with the location of his passes. Given his height and size, Herbert can comfortably stand tall in the pocket and demonstrate the patience to let routes develop.      Along with his arm talent, Herbert is a quality athlete who has the ability to pick up yards on the ground. In the NFL, he won’t be a true running quarterback like Michael Vick, Cam Newton, or Deshaun Watson, but Herbert has the feet and agility to dodge pass-rushers and extend plays while also being able to pick up yards. Herbert runs faster than the defense expects and is faster than most quarterbacks. There are a few first downs per game that mobile quarterbacks are able to pick up, and Herbert will bring that ability to his pro team.      Herbert shows advanced field vision to work through progressions and find the right receiver. With his size and pocket presence, Herbert stands tall in the pocket, showing patience and not panicking if his first read is covered. On top of his field vision, Herbert makes good decisions and displays intelligence. If his offensive live gives him time, Herbert can absolutely pick apart a defense with his arm talent and also is able to use legs to create big plays when nothing is open. Physically, Herbert has a prototype skill set and ability.     The only negatives, weaknesses and concerns that NFL teams have about Herbert are related to his makeup. Team sources say Herbert is a good kid off the field, but he is quiet and they question his ability to be a vocal leader. Some teams don’t care about a quarterback having that attribute, but others really want that. There are some who also question Herbert’s ability to lead his team to tough wins against good opponents and if he has a killer instinct to push his team to wins, like a Tom Brady or a Russell Wilson. Some of the sources who question that think Herbert could be a bottom-16 starting quarterback in the NFL. Some also question Herbert adjusting to life in the NFL after having lived in the same small town his entire life. Other team evaluators dismiss all of those concerns and point to some Pac-12 games in which Herbert led Oregon to victories and feel that he will be fine adjusting to NFL city life.     Regardless of those concerns, Herbert looks like a lock to be a top-16 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft and most likely will go as top-10 selection to be some team’s franchise quarterback. If Herbert can adjust to life in the NFL and mature, he has the potential to be a good NFL starter if provided with a quality supporting cast."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Derrick Brown","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":322,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"Auburn","pros":"Monster at the point of attack ; Violent defender who overwhelms physically ; Very physical ; Extremely strong ; Strength to work off blocks ; Quickly able to shed blocks ; Heavy hands ; Uses hands and feet at the same time ; Tosses blockers to the side ; Can make one-armed tackles ; Puts ball-carriers and quarterbacks down with pain ; Powerful bull rush ; Can fire by blockers with speed ; Can set the edge ; Good lateral anchor ; Plays with good leverage ; Quick out of his stance ; Rare speed for a defender his size ; Closing speed ; Fast in the short area ; Good vision ; Ability to redirect ; Gives a second effort ; Very versatile on the line ; Can fit as a five-technique or nose tackle in a 3-4 ; Could play three-technique or nose tackle in a 4-3","cons":"More of a pass-pressure player than sack producer ; Sometimes did not produce as much as he seemed capable of ;Summary:  Auburn has produced a number of good NFL defensive line talents in recent years, but perhaps none of them are as good of a prospect as Brown. Team sources have said that if Brown were in the 2019 NFL Draft he would have gone ahead of Ed Oliver and Christian Wilkins. Brown easily could have gone in the top five, but he decided to return for his senior year. Brown is supremely talented with a rare combination of size, speed, power and technique.","similar_player":"Ndamukong Suh.","simular_player_bio":"Brown may not top out as highly as Suh did as a sack producer early in his career, but with refinement, Brown should produce quality sack numbers. Brown and Suh are both incredibly strong, physical, athletic and quick. Suh (6-4, 313) and Brown are similar size. Early in his career, Suh had the ability to take over games at the point of attack, and Brown does as well.","summary":"Auburn has produced a number of good NFL defensive line talents in recent years, but perhaps none of them are as good of a prospect as Brown. Team sources have said that if Brown were in the 2019 NFL Draft he would have gone ahead of Ed Oliver and Christian Wilkins. Brown easily could have gone in the top five, but he decided to return for his senior year. Brown is supremely talented with a rare combination of size, speed, power and technique.     Over the past three seasons, Brown was one of the best defensive linemen in college football. In 2017, he totaled 56 tackles with nine tackles for a loss, 3.5 sacks and two forced fumbles for the year. Brown caused more is disruption than the numbers illustrate and created a lot of negative plays for the offense. Brown played well as a junior despite facing a bunch of double teams. In 2018, Brown totaled 48 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 10.5 tackles for a loss and one forced fumble.     Brown was phenomenal as a senior, totaling 55 tackles with 12.5 tackles for a loss, four sacks, four passes batted and two forced fumbles. He was an animal against Florida with a strip-sack, two fumble recoveries, lots of yardage on fumble returns, and ton of disruption in the backfield. After only playing one series against Kent State, Brown dominated against Texas A&M. He was a monster in the ground game and collected two sacks and a forced fumble as a pass-rusher. Brown came through with some phenomenal plays to help Auburn win the Iron Bowl and illustrated his freakish skill set. He racked up seven tackles and caused lots of disruption against the Crimson Tide. Brown battled hard against Georgia and had some impressive plays versus the Bulldogs’ all-star offensive line.      As a pass-rusher, Brown beats blockers with variety. He is very strong and will push the pocket with his bull rush. Brown also uses his heavy hands and upper body strength to shed blocks at the point of attack. He can toss blockers to the side and charge after the quarterback. Brown also has good speed with a burst to close and the ability to fire by blockers. His speed off the snap makes him a natural three-technique defensive tackle in a 4-3 defense. With his power and ability to bull rush, he also could play nose tackle.      On top of his unique combination of strength and speed, Brown has tremendous instincts. He uses good vision to redirect and has a real feel for how plays evolve. That leads to him making big plays in pursuit and out of giving a second effort. On top of his instincts and great skill set, Brown is a violent football player. He puts ball-carriers to the turf hard and is very rough with offensive lineman. Blocking Brown is an extremely difficult proposition, and he wears out interior blockers.      Brown is a load in run defense. He uses his strength to hold his ground at the point of attack. Many college interior pass-rushers struggle to defend downhill runs coming straight at them, but Brown is the exception. He stuffs blocks at the line of scrimmage and doesn’t get pushed back thanks to his strength with good leverage. Brown will also toss blocks to the side and make tackles in the ground game. He showed incredible power to make one-armed tackles and throw blockers to the side to cause havoc at the point of attack. He has a strong lateral anchor, and it is nearly impossible to move him out of his gap.      Brown has enough length, strength and athleticism to get consideration as a 3-4 defensive end, although playing the three-technique in a 4-3 might be his best fit. He also could play nose tackle in a 4-3 or 3-4.     Brown is the second best player in the 2020 NFL Draft in this analyst’s opinion behind only Ohio State’s Chase Young. Where he goes is dependent on team needs, but Brown is a true top-five talent. Brown has the ability to be one of the best defensive tackles in the NFL, and it would not surprise me if he has a legendary career."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Isaiah Simmons","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":238,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Clemson","pros":"Great sub-package linebacker ; Instinctive ; Extremely fast ; Sideline-to-sideline speed ; Very good run defender ; Excellent pass-coverage linebacker ; Can cover running backs, tight ends, receivers ; Rare cover skills for a linebacker, covers like a safety ; Has covered slot receivers in man-to-man ; Can run down the middle seam ; Good vision ; Reads plays well ; Sideline-to-sideline speed ; Superb at knowing when to fire his gun ; Good pursuit defender ; Closing quickness ; Athletic ; Dangerous blitzer ; Excellent tackler ; Open-field tackler ; Hard hitter ; Is an enforcer in the middle of the field ; Never hesitates to get physical ; Natural build; Covers a lot of ground in zone coverage ; Can break down in space ; Ability to redirect ; Could also contribute on special teams","cons":"Could stand to get better at taking on and shedding blocks ; Not a fit to be a Mike – middle – linebacker ;Summary:  Simmons was a key player on the Clemson defense for three years. As a redshirt freshman in 2017, Simmons saw his first action and totaled 45 tackles with three tackles for a loss and six passes broken up. Simmons improved in 2018 and had a big presence for the Tigers, cleaning up a lot plays behind their star-studded defensive line. He totaled 89 tackles with six passes broken up, three forced fumbles and one interception while helping the Tigers claim another National Championship. ;During the 2018 season, many area scouts who cover Clemson were preparing reports on Simmons as he could have entered the 2019 NFL Draft. It would not have been a bad decision, as NFL teams were projecting him to be a first- or second-round pick. However, Simmons decided to return for his junior year at Clemson, and that was a great decision as he played his way into being a potential top-10 pick. ;In 2019, Simmons totaled 104 tackles with seven sacks, one forced fumble, three interceptions and eight passes broken up. He then had a tremendous showing at the NFL Scouting Combine, recording a legendary 4.39-second 40-yard dash. ;The first trait that stands out about Simmons is his instinctiveness. He is very impressive with how quickly he anticipates what an offense is trying to do and gets in position to contribute to stopping the play. Defensive coaches in the NFL have a term called “fire your gun,” which is when a player makes a decision to come downhill or chase down a ball-carrier. Simmons is very good at deciding when to fire his gun as he does not bite on misdirection. He makes wise choices on when to go after the ball-carrier and not get caught out of position.","similar_player":"Lavonte David.","simular_player_bio":"Simmons reminds me of a bigger version of Lavonte David. Both are tremendous in pass coverage with rare speed and athleticism to cover. They also are sideline-to-sideline run defenders who consistently put their defenses in a favorable down-and-distance situations. In the NFL, I think Simmons could have an impact like David for his pro defense.","summary":"Simmons was a key player on the Clemson defense for three years. As a redshirt freshman in 2017, Simmons saw his first action and totaled 45 tackles with three tackles for a loss and six passes broken up. Simmons improved in 2018 and had a big presence for the Tigers, cleaning up a lot plays behind their star-studded defensive line. He totaled 89 tackles with six passes broken up, three forced fumbles and one interception while helping the Tigers claim another National Championship.      During the 2018 season, many area scouts who cover Clemson were preparing reports on Simmons as he could have entered the 2019 NFL Draft. It would not have been a bad decision, as NFL teams were projecting him to be a first- or second-round pick. However, Simmons decided to return for his junior year at Clemson, and that was a great decision as he played his way into being a potential top-10 pick.      In 2019, Simmons totaled 104 tackles with seven sacks, one forced fumble, three interceptions and eight passes broken up. He then had a tremendous showing at the NFL Scouting Combine, recording a legendary 4.39-second 40-yard dash.      The first trait that stands out about Simmons is his instinctiveness. He is very impressive with how quickly he anticipates what an offense is trying to do and gets in position to contribute to stopping the play. Defensive coaches in the NFL have a term called “fire your gun,” which is when a player makes a decision to come downhill or chase down a ball-carrier. Simmons is very good at deciding when to fire his gun as he does not bite on misdirection. He makes wise choices on when to go after the ball-carrier and not get caught out of position.     With the NFL being a passing-driven league, defenses need linebackers who are capable of contributing to pass coverage. Simmons is that kind of linebacker, as he is a true asset to defend passing attacks while also being a good run defender in the middle of the field. While he has the size of a linebacker, Simmons has the cover skills of a safety and does some very unique things in pass coverage. Thus, he is a rare and elite sub-package linebacker for the NFL.      Simmons is the best pass-coverage linebacker in the 2020 NFL Draft. He is a fast linebacker who covers a lot of ground in zone coverage while also showing the ability to run down the middle seam. During the 2019 season, Simmons showed great speed to run with slot receivers downfield, and it was incredible to see him run stride-for-stride with those wideouts.      As a pro, Simmons should be a nice asset to cover tight ends running vertically down the middle of the field, running backs leaking out of the backfield, and he also should be a good defender to help with receivers crossing the middle of the field. He won’t hesitate to get physical and can be a hard-hitting enforcer in the middle of the field. On top of being able to cover up receivers, Simmons has good ball skills for a linebacker, showing an ability to take the ball away. He is smart and instinctive to get in throwing lanes and disrupt passes. Simmons’ pass coverage is his best trait, and he should be an asset in coverage quickly in his NFL career.     On top of Simmons being very good in coverage, he also is a dangerous blitzer with closing speed to hunt down quarterbacks. He could even get some consideration as an outside edge rusher in obvious passing situations.      As a run defender, Simmons combines instincts with explosive speed to cover sideline to sideline. He chases down ball-carriers while having the size and strength to handle big backs. Tackling is becoming a lost art in college and NFL football as the reduction in practices and the limitations on how physical practices can be has led to defensive players not being as technically sound at tackling. Simmons is an exception to the trend, as he is a very good tackler doing an excellent job of tackling low and wrapping up ball-carriers. While he will dish out some big hits, he does not miss tackles at the expense of pummeling a ball-carrier.      In the ground game, Simmons has excellent speed to close, is able to change direction to redirect, and is bolt of lightning to the flat on perimeter runs. He often reads plays quickly and explodes downhill to make tackles near the line of scrimmage, in the backfield, or disrupt the run to set up teammates for a stop near the line of scrimmage. The one real negative for Simmons for the NFL is taking on and shedding blocks. He is going to have problems with that at the next level. Simmons will need to work to get better at taking on and shedding blocks when runs come downhill straight at him, but that is case for almost all college linebackers going to the NFL.      Simmons looks like a top-12 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. He could quickly become one of the league’s top outside linebackers."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Mekhi Becton","year":2020,"height":79,"weight":357,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Louisville","pros":"Monster size; Extremely talented ; Huge upside ; Overwhelming size; Excellent athlete ; Fast in the open field ; Quick feet ; Fires out of his stance ; Strong upper body ; Can get a push in the ground game ; Fast to the second level, open field ; Shockingly fast lateral quickness; Good in space ; Can hit blocks in space ; Mismatch height, weight and length ; Seven-foot wing span ; Gets depth in his drop to negate speed rushes ; Ability to move his feet to get depth ; Can generate movement in the ground game ; Overwhelms and manipulates defenders as a run blocker ; Sustains blocks ; Consistently shoves defenders out of their gap ; Experience against quality competition","cons":"Rawness ; Needs to improve leverage at point of attack ; Should improve hand placement; Could have weight issues in the NFL;Summary:  In NFL drafts, there are typically a few rare prospects who are “once in a decade”-type players with a unique skill set that is hardly ever seen. In the 2020 NFL Draft, Mekhi Becton and Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons are the two rare prospects that have freakish skill sets that are rarely ever seen. ;Becton was a four-star recruit coming out of high school in Virginia. He broke into the starting lineup as a freshman and stayed as a starter for his three seasons at Louisville. Becton improved annually, and by the early portion of his junior year, NFL scouts were projecting him to be a high first-round pick. He is a rare prospect with a 7-foot wing span, and at the NFL combine, the monstrous left tackle shocked the league with an ultra-fast 40-yard dash of 5.10 seconds. In speaking with team sources, including some general managers, they mentioned Becton as a player who could cause a team to trade up for him in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft because he is such a rare player with a very unique skill set.","similar_player":"Trent Brown","simular_player_bio":"Multiple team sources have said Becton is a quicker, more athletic version of Brown. Considering Brown is one of the top tackles in the NFL, that is high praise for Becton. Becton could be a better version of Brown as a pro.","summary":"In NFL drafts, there are typically a few rare prospects who are “once in a decade”-type players with a unique skill set that is hardly ever seen. In the 2020 NFL Draft, Mekhi Becton and Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons are the two rare prospects that have freakish skill sets that are rarely ever seen.      Becton was a four-star recruit coming out of high school in Virginia. He broke into the starting lineup as a freshman and stayed as a starter for his three seasons at Louisville. Becton improved annually, and by the early portion of his junior year, NFL scouts were projecting him to be a high first-round pick. He is a rare prospect with a 7-foot wing span, and at the NFL combine, the monstrous left tackle shocked the league with an ultra-fast 40-yard dash of 5.10 seconds. In speaking with team sources, including some general managers, they mentioned Becton as a player who could cause a team to trade up for him in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft because he is such a rare player with a very unique skill set.     In pass protection, defenders have a very difficult time getting pressures versus Becton. His sheer size makes him very difficult for edge rushers to get around, as he eats up so much space and with his length they have to take extra steps to get around him. That leads to his quarterback having more time to get the ball out. On top of his overwhelming size and length, Becton is freakishly quick and athletic on the edge. He has excellent lateral quickness and agility for such a massive blocker. With his ability to play the typewriter with his feet and get depth in his drop, Becton is very adept at neutralizing speed rushers. Becton’s size and weight also shuts down bull rushes, as defenders struggle to get backward movement against him.     Becton is effective as well in the ground game. He has a strong upper body and consistently utilizes that and his length to push defensive linemen out of their gaps. Becton has phenomenal lateral quickness, which is shocking for a player of his size, so he is very effective at getting away from the line to set up rush lanes in the perimeter. He can make blocks in space, as he is fast in the short area with quickness to fire off the ball. Becton also keeps fighting and is adept at negating second efforts.      There are some areas of improvement for Becton as a pro. He still has some raw elements to his game that could use coaching assistance. His hand placement needs to improve, as he can get too wide on defenders. At the point of attack, he could stand to improve his leverage, and that would make him a more effective drive blocker. Weight is also another important factor to monitor throughout his pro career. If he gets too heavy, that could lead to him having struggles on the field.      Becton has the ability to be a franchise left tackle in the NFL and one of the best tackles in the league. He has a ton of upside to develop and looks like a lock to be a top-12 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Henry Ruggs III","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":192,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Alabama","pros":"Elite speed ; Extremely fast ; Rare speed ; Play-maker ; Home run hitter ; Forces teams to keep a safety deep ; Impacts game plans ; Quick release off of the line ; First-step quickness ; Stretches the defense ; Explosive out of cuts ; Threat to score on any touch ; Quality route-runner; sudden out of breaks ; Can defeat double teams ; Good athleticism ; Quality blocker ; Experienced; ready to contribute quickly ; Excelled against elite competition ; Dangerous returner on special teams ; Potential to be one of the most dangerous receivers in the NFL","cons":"Not big ; Already had at least one concussion ; Can have minor bouts of drops ; Not a big catch radius ; Not a receiver to win 50-50 passes ;Summary:  Ruggs went under the radar somewhat because of Jerry Jeudy and other Alabama play-makers, but Ruggs was a dangerous receiver who produced big plays throughout his time at Alabama. In 2018, he totaled 46 receptions for 741 yards and 11 touchdowns with Tua Tagovailoa at quarterback. Ruggs stayed consistent as a junior despite the injury to Tagovailoa and the Crimson Tide spreading the ball around to their amazing group of receivers. Ruggs had 40 catches for 746 yards and seven touchdowns in 2019. He could have been the No. 1 receiver at Alabama if he had returned for his senior year, but Ruggs made the jump to the NFL, which was wise given he is likely to be a first-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. ;The first attribute that jumps out about Ruggs is his extreme, game-breaking speed. Immediately as a rookie, Ruggs is going to be one of the fastest wideouts in the NFL and have the ability to stretch defenses vertically and take the top off a defense. He is lightning-fast while running deep along the sideline, deep post routes, or deep crosses. His sheer speed makes it very difficult for defensive backs to run with him. While Ruggs’ route-running and hands aren’t elite, they are fine for a speed receiver, plus he is a willing blocker.","similar_player":"Will Fuller.","simular_player_bio":"Ruggs reminds me of Fuller coming out of Notre Dame in 2015. Both have elite speed and can be devastating play-makers. Fuller (6-0, 184) and Ruggs are almost identical in size with game-breaking speed.","summary":"Ruggs went under the radar somewhat because of Jerry Jeudy and other Alabama play-makers, but Ruggs was a dangerous receiver who produced big plays throughout his time at Alabama. In 2018, he totaled 46 receptions for 741 yards and 11 touchdowns with Tua Tagovailoa at quarterback. Ruggs stayed consistent as a junior despite the injury to Tagovailoa and the Crimson Tide spreading the ball around to their amazing group of receivers. Ruggs had 40 catches for 746 yards and seven touchdowns in 2019. He could have been the No. 1 receiver at Alabama if he had returned for his senior year, but Ruggs made the jump to the NFL, which was wise given he is likely to be a first-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.      The first attribute that jumps out about Ruggs is his extreme, game-breaking speed. Immediately as a rookie, Ruggs is going to be one of the fastest wideouts in the NFL and have the ability to stretch defenses vertically and take the top off a defense. He is lightning-fast while running deep along the sideline, deep post routes, or deep crosses. His sheer speed makes it very difficult for defensive backs to run with him. While Ruggs’ route-running and hands aren’t elite, they are fine for a speed receiver, plus he is a willing blocker.     In the NFL, Ruggs may not be a high volume wide receiver who produces massive reception totals like a DeAndre Hopkins or Michael Thomas. Ruggs is not a possessional receiver, so he could produce a smaller reception total but provide a high yards-per-reception average and plenty of big plays. Aside from those big plays, Ruggs will make an impact on snaps when he doesn’t get the ball as he will cause defenses to have to account for his deep speed, and that can open up the underneath for other wideouts and the rushing attack. Ruggs also brings added value as a returner on special teams, but his NFL team will probably use him sparingly in that role to protect him from injury. However in critical situations, he could be a special teams asset.     Ruggs is worthy of being a top-25 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. He should be a game-changing receiver if he stays healthy as a pro."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tristan Wirfs","year":2020,"height":77,"weight":320,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Iowa","pros":"Extremely talented ; Huge upside ; Excellent athlete ; Fast in the open field ; Quick feet ; Quick out of his stance ; Powerful upper body ; Can get a push in the ground game ; Fast to the second level and open field ; Fast as a puller ; Good in space ; Can hit blocks in space ; Good height, weight to play on the edge ; Can generate movement in the ground game ; Experience against quality competition","cons":"Will bend at the waist at times ; Needs to get more depth in his quick slide ; Should improve ability to block counter moves to the inside ; Can get surprised by speed to power, bull rushes ; Falls to the ground too much ; Needs some development ;Summary:  Under head coach Kirk Ferentz, Iowa has produced a lot of good offensive line talent, so it was very noteworthy when Wirfs became the first true freshman to start at tackle under Ferentz. While being the regular starter on the right side, he did play left tackle in Iowa’s bowl game to end his freshman campaign, but he was back at right tackle in 2018 and 2019. After his junior year, Wirfs decided to make the jump to the NFL. ;Wirfs sets up pretty well as a pass blocker, but he definitely has some issues to clean up in pass protection for taking on NFL edge rushers. Wirfs has an inclination to bend at the waist at times. While he is quick out of his stance, he needs to get more depth in his kick slide to avoid reaching after speed rushers coming around the corner. Wirfs also needs to get better at counter moves to the inside, and at not getting caught by surprise by bull rushes. Because of these issues, some feel Wirfs should be a right tackle or guard in the NFL even though he has the physical talent to play left tackle. ;In the ground game, Wirfs is a plus blocker who can generate movement at the point of attack. He plays with good leverage as a run blocker and sustains his blocks well. Wirfs stays light on his hand to get out quick as a puller. His athleticism and quickness to move is seen with him as a puller, and that is an asset he brings to his NFL team. With his natural strength, Wirfs ties up defenders and is adept at fighting them out of their gap. There were times when Wirfs overextended and ended up on the ground too often, but he is a capable run blocker entering the next level.","similar_player":"Lane Johnson","simular_player_bio":"In some ways, Wirfs reminds me of Johnson coming out of Oklahoma. Johnson (6-6, 317) and Wirfs are similar in size and left college as excellent athletes. Entering the next level, Johnson was a bit more polished, but I could see Wirfs being a top right tackle in the NFL with a left tackle skill set, just like Johnson. Johnson was a high first-round pick – fourth overall – in the 2013 NFL Draft, and Wirfs could go in the same range in 2020.","summary":"Under head coach Kirk Ferentz, Iowa has produced a lot of good offensive line talent, so it was very noteworthy when Wirfs became the first true freshman to start at tackle under Ferentz. While being the regular starter on the right side, he did play left tackle in Iowa’s bowl game to end his freshman campaign, but he was back at right tackle in 2018 and 2019. After his junior year, Wirfs decided to make the jump to the NFL.      Wirfs sets up pretty well as a pass blocker, but he definitely has some issues to clean up in pass protection for taking on NFL edge rushers. Wirfs has an inclination to bend at the waist at times. While he is quick out of his stance, he needs to get more depth in his kick slide to avoid reaching after speed rushers coming around the corner. Wirfs also needs to get better at counter moves to the inside, and at not getting caught by surprise by bull rushes. Because of these issues, some feel Wirfs should be a right tackle or guard in the NFL even though he has the physical talent to play left tackle.      In the ground game, Wirfs is a plus blocker who can generate movement at the point of attack. He plays with good leverage as a run blocker and sustains his blocks well. Wirfs stays light on his hand to get out quick as a puller. His athleticism and quickness to move is seen with him as a puller, and that is an asset he brings to his NFL team. With his natural strength, Wirfs ties up defenders and is adept at fighting them out of their gap. There were times when Wirfs overextended and ended up on the ground too often, but he is a capable run blocker entering the next level.     Wirfs could be better off starting his NFL career at right tackle or guard. He could be very good at either position in the NFL. From there, his pro team could consider moving Wirfs to left tackle. They also might start him out at left tackle immediately, and while he has the skill set to do it, he could use more development for the pro game. Wirfs looks like a lock to be a top-12 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Javon Kinlaw","year":2020,"height":77,"weight":315,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"South Carolina","pros":"Excellent physical skill set with speed, strength and length ; Long arms – 34.5 inches ; Superb ability to keep guards away from him ; Good athlete ; Quick at the point of attack ; Instinctive ; Dangerous interior pass-rusher ; Closes on quarterbacks in a hurry ; Disruptive; Strong hands ; Uses hands and feet at same time ; Technically sound interior defensive lineman; Splash plays ; Quick feet ; Good get-off ; Ability to shed blocks ; Strong at the point of attack ; Agile ; Can bull through offensive linemen ; Quality run defender ; Not easy to move at the line of scrimmage ; Good vision ; Carries weight well ; Successful against good competition ; Ready to contribute quickly ; Extremely versatile ; Can play a variety of 4-3 or 3-4 techniques ; Durable","cons":"Could stand to improve pass-rushing moves for the NFL; Doesn’t always produce up to his skill set ; Gets in trouble when he stands up too high ;Summary:  After starting out in the junior college ranks, Kinlaw joined South Carolina and quickly became one of the toughest defensive linemen in college football. He debuted for the Gamecocks in 2018 and collected 4.5 sacks, 38 tackles and five passes batted. As a senior, Kinlaw was even better, totaling 35 tackles with six sacks and two passes defended. To end his collegiate career, Kinlaw dominated at the Senior Bowl and was the best player in Mobile. Kinlaw showed plug-and-play starting potential for the NFL, overwhelming the all-star offensive linemen.","similar_player":"Richard Seymour.","simular_player_bio":"Some team sources have compared Kinlaw to Seymour, which makes sense. They are almost identical in size and both have the versatility defenders to play a variety of techniques up front. Seymour (6-6, 317) had an excellent career for the Patriots and Raiders. Kinlaw has similar potential for his NFL career.","summary":"After starting out in the junior college ranks, Kinlaw joined South Carolina and quickly became one of the toughest defensive linemen in college football. He debuted for the Gamecocks in 2018 and collected 4.5 sacks, 38 tackles and five passes batted. As a senior, Kinlaw was even better, totaling 35 tackles with six sacks and two passes defended. To end his collegiate career, Kinlaw dominated at the Senior Bowl and was the best player in Mobile. Kinlaw showed plug-and-play starting potential for the NFL, overwhelming the all-star offensive linemen.     Kinlaw is dangerous in the pass rush. He is a quick defender at the point of attack who has the ability to fire his gap to get penetration upfield. With his superb length, Kinlaw does a phenomenal job of keeping guards from getting into his chest, keeping them at an arm’s length and making it difficult for them to sustain blocks. With his natural and functional strength, he can push through blocks and can close in an instant on the quarterback. For the NFL, Kinlaw could stand to expand his variety in his pass-rushing moves to get after the quarterback.      Kinlaw is a solid run defender, too. He has a strong, thick lower body to hold his ground at the line of scrimmage. He fills his gap and can be tough to move. Kinlaw is able to eat up his block and prevent holes from opening up. He would often shed his block to stuff a run near the line of scrimmage or fire into the backfield to disrupt a run off the snap. He also gives an effort to make tackles in the ground game downfield.      Kinlaw fits any defense at the next level. With his quickness, he could be a three-technique defensive tackle in a 4-3 defense. Also in a 4-3, he also could play nose tackle given his size and strength. He has enough length and strength to play end in a 3-4 defense that rushes from the inside in the sub package. With Kinlaw’s skill set, production, and years of experience against top competition, he looks like a safe pick and a top-16 selection this April."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jerry Jeudy","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":192,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Alabama","pros":"Playmaker ; Excellent route-runner; sudden out of breaks ; Explosive out of cuts ; Threat to score on any touch ; Very good running after the catch ; Big play speed ; Forces teams to keep a safety deep ; Impacts game plans ; Quick release off of the line ; First-step quickness ; Stretches the defense ; Body control ; Quick feet ; Leaping ability ; Quality blocker ; Adept at finding soft spots in zone ; Can defeat double teams ; Good athleticism ; Durable ; Experienced; ready to contribute quickly ; Excelled against elite competition ; Potential to be an elite No. 1 receiver in the NFL","cons":"Thin frame ; Decent, but not great, height ; Can have minor bouts of drops ;Summary:  NFL scouts who attended Alabama’s practices in the fall of 2017 told me Jeudy was the next great Crimson Tide receiver to keep the tradition going under Nick Saban that has seen elite receivers like Julio Jones, Amari Cooper and Calvin Ridley dominate the competition. Those scouts had very good foresight, as that season Jeudy only had 14 receptions for 264 yards and two touchdowns. ;It was a different story in 2018, as Jeudy took over as the No. 1 receiver replacing Ridley. The Alabama passing attack was also much more potent with Tua Tagovailoa as the starting quarterback instead of Jalen Hurts. Jeudy was a sophomore sensation, recording 68 receptions for 1,315 yards and 14 touchdowns. He deserved and won the Fred Biletnikoff Award as the best wide receiver in college football. ;As a junior, Jeudy totaled 77 receptions for 1,163 yards and 10 touchdowns. He played well for Alabama, showing his skills to be a dynamic receiver, and the extra attention paid to him helped the team’s other wide receivers break out. Still, Jeudy was a source for big plays while also serving as a good blocker for his teammates. ;The first attribute that jumps out about Jeudy is speed. He is a fast wideout who is a game breaker. After a fast first-step, Jeudy has a second gear to accelerate down the field and stretch defenses over the top. He can run by double coverage and score from anywhere on the field. His speed and athleticism allow him to consistently generate separation from defensive backs because he is very difficult to run with. Along with being a vertical threat, Jeudy should be a good third-down weapon in the NFL with his ability to get open on short to intermediate routes.","similar_player":"Odell Beckham Jr.","simular_player_bio":"Jeudy reminds me of Beckham coming out of LSU. Beckham has much better hands, while Jeudy is a bit more polished and steady. Jeudy’s overall style of play with his speed, route-running, and yards-after-the-catch skills remind me of Beckham.","summary":"NFL scouts who attended Alabama’s practices in the fall of 2017 told me Jeudy was the next great Crimson Tide receiver to keep the tradition going under Nick Saban that has seen elite receivers like Julio Jones, Amari Cooper and Calvin Ridley dominate the competition. Those scouts had very good foresight, as that season Jeudy only had 14 receptions for 264 yards and two touchdowns.      It was a different story in 2018, as Jeudy took over as the No. 1 receiver replacing Ridley. The Alabama passing attack was also much more potent with Tua Tagovailoa as the starting quarterback instead of Jalen Hurts. Jeudy was a sophomore sensation, recording 68 receptions for 1,315 yards and 14 touchdowns. He deserved and won the Fred Biletnikoff Award as the best wide receiver in college football.      As a junior, Jeudy totaled 77 receptions for 1,163 yards and 10 touchdowns. He played well for Alabama, showing his skills to be a dynamic receiver, and the extra attention paid to him helped the team’s other wide receivers break out. Still, Jeudy was a source for big plays while also serving as a good blocker for his teammates.      The first attribute that jumps out about Jeudy is speed. He is a fast wideout who is a game breaker. After a fast first-step, Jeudy has a second gear to accelerate down the field and stretch defenses over the top. He can run by double coverage and score from anywhere on the field. His speed and athleticism allow him to consistently generate separation from defensive backs because he is very difficult to run with. Along with being a vertical threat, Jeudy should be a good third-down weapon in the NFL with his ability to get open on short to intermediate routes.     After the catch, Jeudy is excellent. He is very elusive in the open field, possessing phenomenal feet to dodge tacklers, stop/start, and cut through the secondary. Jeudy’s yards-after-the-catch skills in combination with his speed make him very dangerous to turn a short reception into a long gain.     Jeudy shows pretty good technique as a receiver as well. He tracks the ball well and has late hands to reel in passes even with defenders close. While Jeudy is not a pure size mismatch, he has good enough height and shows an ability to make contested catches over defensive backs. There are times when Jeudy body catches when he could use his hands, but that is a minor issue overall. Jeudy has good feel and instincts showing an ability to break off his routes to get open for his quarterback when plays break down.      Jeudy’s hands are average. He has some drops, but nothing egregious. He probably won’t ever be one of the most sure-handed wideouts in the NFL, but drops a;sp won’t be a serious problem in his career.     For the NFL, Jerry could fit well as a X – split end – receiver who works along the sideline and challenges teams vertically. Jerry also is very dangerous on crossing routes and working the middle of the field, but given that he isn’t a big receiver, his pro team may want to limit him from doing too much work in the middle of the field.      Jeudy should be a true No. 1 receiver in the NFL and could become a perennial Pro Bowler. He is worthy of being a top-10 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"A.J. Terrell","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":195,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Clemson","pros":"Good height ; Good length ; Fast ; Very good straight-line speed ; Size to match up against big receivers ; Solid tackler ; Willing to help him run defense ; Physical ; Projects well as a press-man corner","cons":"Better athlete than player ; Needs development ; Technique could stand to improve; Lacks strength; Lean;Summary:  Clemson has been churning out tons of NFL talent under Dabo Swinney, and Terrell is the program’s top defensive back for the 2020 NFL Draft. As a freshman backup, Terrell had an interception and seven breakups. He then showed a lot of upside in his first season as a starter in 2018. As a sophomore, Terrell helped Clemson win a National Championship as the other starting outside corner with Trayvon Mullen. Terrell produced well for the Tigers that season with 54 tackles, three passes broken up and three interceptions. In 2019, Terrell totaled 21 tackles with a pass broken up and two interceptions. He was solid, but unspectacular, for Clemson and then had a rough bowl game in which he was repeatedly picked on by LSU to end his collegiate career. ;Team sources feel Terrell is a better athlete than a football player entering the NFL. Therefore, many have him graded in the second round even though he has a first-round skill set. Terrell has good height and length to go along with excellent speed. At the combine, Terrell illustrated how fast he is with a 4.42-second time in the 40-yard dash. ;For pass coverage, Mullen has good size to him and has excellent straight-line speed for a big corner. He is a solid tackler and willing to help in run support. Terrell could stand to improve his route recognition, footwork, and overall technique. He is not overly instinctive, and his route recognition has room for improvement. In the NFL, Terrell might fit best as a press-man corner. ;Terrell may not go in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, but he looks safely to come off the board in the second round.","similar_player":"Mike Rumph.","simular_player_bio":"Terrell and Rumph (6-2, 205) are similar in size. Rumph was a good tackler who had issues in coverage, and not having good technique ended up leading to him not panning out in the NFL.","summary":"Clemson has been churning out tons of NFL talent under Dabo Swinney, and Terrell is the program’s top defensive back for the 2020 NFL Draft. As a freshman backup, Terrell had an interception and seven breakups. He then showed a lot of upside in his first season as a starter in 2018. As a sophomore, Terrell helped Clemson win a National Championship as the other starting outside corner with Trayvon Mullen. Terrell produced well for the Tigers that season with 54 tackles, three passes broken up and three interceptions. In 2019, Terrell totaled 21 tackles with a pass broken up and two interceptions. He was solid, but unspectacular, for Clemson and then had a rough bowl game in which he was repeatedly picked on by LSU to end his collegiate career.      Team sources feel Terrell is a better athlete than a football player entering the NFL. Therefore, many have him graded in the second round even though he has a first-round skill set. Terrell has good height and length to go along with excellent speed. At the combine, Terrell illustrated how fast he is with a 4.42-second time in the 40-yard dash.      For pass coverage, Mullen has good size to him and has excellent straight-line speed for a big corner. He is a solid tackler and willing to help in run support. Terrell could stand to improve his route recognition, footwork, and overall technique. He is not overly instinctive, and his route recognition has room for improvement. In the NFL, Terrell might fit best as a press-man corner.      Terrell may not go in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, but he looks safely to come off the board in the second round."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"CeeDee Lamb","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":198,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Oklahoma","pros":"Superb run-after-the-catch skills ; Elusive open-field runner ; Has a second gear as a runner ; Advanced route-runner ; Quick feet ; Is a fighter ; Tough receiver ; Willing to go across the middle ; Good hands ; Quality height ; High points the ball ; Gritty receiver ; Sudden out of breaks ; Consistently generates separation ; Tracks the ball well ; Adjusts well ; Late hands ; Good technique ; Adept at finding soft spots in zone ; Durable ; Experienced and successful against good college programs ; Makes big plays in the clutch ; Can return punts","cons":"Not a burner ; Lacks deep speed for the NFL;Summary:  Lamb didn’t get the attention of teammate Hollywood Brown in 2018, but Lamb was very good for the Sooners over that season. On the year, he hauled in 65 receptions for 1,158 yards with 11 touchdowns. His average of 17.8 yards per catch illustrated his ability to produce big plays for quarterback Kyler Murray. In 2017, Lamb totaled 46 receptions for 807 yards and seven scores with Baker Mayfield at quarterback.","similar_player":"Davante Adams","simular_player_bio":"Lamb has a lot of similarities to Adams, as they are both dynamic after the catch and combine good route-running and hands. Once Lamb adds some weight to his frame, he could top out nearly identical to Adams (6-1, 215) as well. Adams was a better route-runner coming out, but Lamb is more physical and has more fight to him.","summary":"Lamb didn’t get the attention of teammate Hollywood Brown in 2018, but Lamb was very good for the Sooners over that season. On the year, he hauled in 65 receptions for 1,158 yards with 11 touchdowns. His average of 17.8 yards per catch illustrated his ability to produce big plays for quarterback Kyler Murray. In 2017, Lamb totaled 46 receptions for 807 yards and seven scores with Baker Mayfield at quarterback.     Oklahoma struggled to get Lamb as many targets with Jalen Hurts at quarterback in 2019, but Lamb didn’t complain and was a good teammate. He also made the most of his opportunities while providing a lot of clutch plays to produce points and help lead his team into the college football playoff. In 2019, Lamb totaled 62 receptions for 1,327 yards and 14 touchdowns.     Lamb is a very polished receiver whose route-running is advanced. With his precise feet and ability to avoid wasted steps, Lamb consistently generates separation from his route-running. Along with getting open, Lamb has very good hands and is able to use his frame to make contested catches.     Lamb is very dangerous with the ball in his hands. He uses his well-built frame to break tackles and is very difficult for a lot of defensive backs to get on the ground. His strength to run through their hands makes it difficult for them to get a hold of him. While he isn’t a burner, he has a second gear to run away from defenders in the open field and is an elusive runner in space. Lamb has good feet and moves to change direction. Whenever Lamb touches the ball, he is a dangerous threat to rip off a long gain because of his tremendous run-after-the-catch skills. Via his great skills with the ball in his hands, Lamb is a dangerous punt returner. His NFL team probably won’t use him much in that role to protect him from injury, but Lamb does bring that added value and could go back to return punts in critical situations.      Team sources say Lamb has the body and physique of a No.1 receiver in the NFL. While he has quality size, Lamb does not have mismatch speed ,according to team evaluators, and he is not as fast as say a Julio Jones or A.J. Green. While Lamb is not overly fast, but he uses polished footwork and some suddenness to create separation. His route-running generates separation and makes up for the lack of elite speed.      With his route-running and hands, Lamb looks like mismatch receiver who could be a No. 1 receiver in the NFL. His excellent route-running has him very polished for a college receiver entering the NFL. Some team sources have compared Lamb to Arizona Cardinals star wideout DeAndre Hopkins or Green Bay’s Davante Adams.     In the 2020 NFL Draft, Lamb looks safe to get selected in the top dozen picks."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Austin Jackson","year":2020,"height":78,"weight":305,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"USC","pros":"Excellent athlete ; Quick feet ; Able to mirror speed rushers ; Gets depth in his drop to neutralize speed rushers ; Doesn’t have to reach for rushers ; Good height, length, weight to play on the edge ; Quickness ; Bends at the knee ; Fast to the second level ; Fires out of his stance ; Able to pull ; Can hit blocks in space ; Recoverability ; Franchise left tackle skill set ; Big upside ; Lots of experience against quality competition","cons":"Raw ; Needs development ; Can set up too far inside or outside ; Needs to improve hand placement ; Should get stronger to sustain blocks longer ; Should improve ability to sustain ;Summary: ;NFL teams are always looking for dependable left tackles who can help keep their quarterback healthy given the importance of the passing game. It can be very difficult to find left tackles with Jackson’s natural size, speed and athleticism, so he is an intriguing prospect for the next level.","similar_player":"D.J. Humphries","simular_player_bio":"Jackson’s skill set, including a rare combination of size, quickness and athleticism reminds me of Humphries coming out of Florida. Humphries (6-5, 307) also needed to get stronger for the NFL, and while it took some time, he hass turned into a solid pro. In the NFL, I think Jackson will be a better version of Humphries if he lands with quality coaching.","summary":"NFL teams are always looking for dependable left tackles who can help keep their quarterback healthy given the importance of the passing game. It can be very difficult to find left tackles with Jackson’s natural size, speed and athleticism, so he is an intriguing prospect for the next level.     There are a lot of natural strengths to Jackson. He has very quick feet and innate athleticism that allow him to get depth in his drop and neutralize speed rushers. He should be an asset to take on the fast edge rushers, because he can get off the corner and prevent them from running the loop around the edge. With his quick feet and an ability to bend at the knee, Jackson doesn’t have to reach after rushers and is not a waist bender. He is light on his feet and does a nice job of mirroring defenders around the corner to keep them from putting heat on the quarterback. There are occasions that Jackson allows speed rushers to get upfield from setting up too far to the outside or inside. Thus, he will need to work on that. For the NFL, Jackson could be very valuable to protect his quarterback against fast edge rushers.     There are a lot of raw elements of Jackson’s game for him to improve, including his hand placement, his setup, and his balance. At times in 2019, he would get away with some mistakes because he is so athletic and can compensate for errors, but in the NFL, it will be harder for him to get away with that. Proof of that was provided in the bowl game against Iowa’s A.J. Epenesa. Jackson could have issues in the NFL with powerful edge rushers, so he has to get better at sustaining his blocks and maintaining a hold on defenders. Strong bull rushers could give him problems, and that is a point of emphasis for his improvement at the pro level.     In the ground game, Jackson fires out of his stance to engage edge rushers. He is quick to the second level and is able to pull well to hit blocks to the inside. If Jackson adds strength, it would make him a better run blocker by letting him pack more punch at the point of attack.     Team sources say Jackson is a good kid who will interview well in the leadup to the 2020 NFL Draft plus will work out well because of his excellent skill set. Earlier in 2019, Jackson took a leave from the Trojans in order to donate bone marrow to his younger sister, and he played well upon coming back to the team.     For the NFL, Jackson looks like a future starting left tackle, and he could develop into a Pro Bowler if he can get stronger and refine his technique. If he adds strength to be able to anchor and get better as a run blocker, he could be a special player. Still, Jackson is adept at blocking on the edge and matching up against speed rushers. Thus, he should be an asset for protecting a franchise quarterback and would be a good fit in a passing offense that throws the ball a lot.      In speaking to some team sources, they believe Jackson will be a first-round pick with the potential to be a riser throughout the draft process. Some other team evaluators say they graded Jackson as a late first-round/early second-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Damon Arnette","year":2020,"height":72,"weight":195,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Natural cover corner ; Instinctive in 2019 ; Versatile ; Can play inside or outside ; Tough defender ; Can run the route to prevent separation ; Fiesty ; Super competitive ; Challenges every route and reception ; Physical ; Gets violent with receivers ; Excellent tackler ; Good height, weight, length ; Good length ; Fast ; Recovery speed ; Transitions well ; Can cover up speed receivers ; Has ball skills ; Loose hips to turn and run with speed receivers ; Sits on routes and challenges speed receivers ; Willing run defender ; Confident, has the man corner mentality ; Athletic upside","cons":"Character concerns ; Mental make up ; Undisciplined play in 2018 and 2017 ; Lacked instincts in 2018 and 2017 ;Summary:  Ohio State has been a factory of NFL talent, and that has especially been the case with the recruiting classes produced by Urban Meyer. During the 2016 season, the Buckeyes had a standout NFL secondary with three first-round talents at cornerback – Marshon Lattimore, Gareon Conley, and Denzel Ward – and one at free safety, Malik Hooker. After that group moved on to the NFL over two drafts, a new trio of corner talent took over for the Buckeyes, but that group was just as talented. Cornerbacks Jeff Okudah, Damon Arnette and Shaun Wade could also end up being three first-round picks. ;For years, it has been apparent that Arnette has a special skill set with size and speed. Team sources believed Arnette would run the 40-yard dash in the 4.3 at the combine, which didn’t happen, but said his playing speed in somewhere in the 4.4s. The loss of pro days to the viral pandemic takes away Arnette’s chance to improve on his poor showing from Indianapolis. Given his size and length, Arnette has a top-20 skill set. He did not always played up to his physical talent, and that is why he is not viewed as a future top-10 pick like Okudah. ;Arnette first saw the field as a sophomore in 2017 and totaled 44 tackles with eight passes broken up and two interceptions. He had a rough start to the season and was better late in the year. As a junior, Arnette had some issues with discipline and gave up some big plays while also flashing his physical talent. He recorded 40 tackles with six passes broken up and an interception. If he had entered the 2019 NFL Draft, sources say Arnette could have been a mid-rounder with second-dayu potential based off his size and speed. However, Arnette wisely returned to for his senior year and was vastly improved over his junior performance. In 2019, Arnette totaled 35 tackles with eight passes broken up and an interception. ;Scouts call Arnette instinctive, tough,and versatile. They like how he can play inside at nickel or line up outside with the ability to play man or zone. Arnette is very physical and has a feisty style of play that comes out with him being super competitive. Arnette challenges every throw and never makes it easy on receivers to get a reception. On top of having cover skills to stay with receivers, he is a very good tackler who doesn’t hesitate to hit.","similar_player":"Marlon Humphrey.","simular_player_bio":"Team sources say Arnette reminds them of Marlon Humphrey. Arnette won’t go as high as Humphrey did, but they have similar skill sets and are fighters who really compete.","summary":"Ohio State has been a factory of NFL talent, and that has especially been the case with the recruiting classes produced by Urban Meyer. During the 2016 season, the Buckeyes had a standout NFL secondary with three first-round talents at cornerback – Marshon Lattimore, Gareon Conley, and Denzel Ward – and one at free safety, Malik Hooker. After that group moved on to the NFL over two drafts, a new trio of corner talent took over for the Buckeyes, but that group was just as talented. Cornerbacks Jeff Okudah, Damon Arnette and Shaun Wade could also end up being three first-round picks.      For years, it has been apparent that Arnette has a special skill set with size and speed. Team sources believed Arnette would run the 40-yard dash in the 4.3 at the combine, which didn’t happen, but said his playing speed in somewhere in the 4.4s. The loss of pro days to the viral pandemic takes away Arnette’s chance to improve on his poor showing from Indianapolis. Given his size and length, Arnette has a top-20 skill set. He did not always played up to his physical talent, and that is why he is not viewed as a future top-10 pick like Okudah.      Arnette first saw the field as a sophomore in 2017 and totaled 44 tackles with eight passes broken up and two interceptions. He had a rough start to the season and was better late in the year. As a junior, Arnette had some issues with discipline and gave up some big plays while also flashing his physical talent. He recorded 40 tackles with six passes broken up and an interception. If he had entered the 2019 NFL Draft, sources say Arnette could have been a mid-rounder with second-dayu potential based off his size and speed. However, Arnette wisely returned to for his senior year and was vastly improved over his junior performance. In 2019, Arnette totaled 35 tackles with eight passes broken up and an interception.      Scouts call Arnette instinctive, tough,and versatile. They like how he can play inside at nickel or line up outside with the ability to play man or zone. Arnette is very physical and has a feisty style of play that comes out with him being super competitive. Arnette challenges every throw and never makes it easy on receivers to get a reception. On top of having cover skills to stay with receivers, he is a very good tackler who doesn’t hesitate to hit.     Arnette has the physical skills, instincts, and talent to be a top-20 pick, but team sources think there is a wide range of where he could get drafted, and that is because Arnette comes with significant off-the-field concerns. Multiple team sources said they have him graded in the second or late second/early third round because of character issues. They feel his mental makeup could be a problem as well. Other team sources say they’ve heard that Arnette has improved in the character department, and they think he could get first-round consideration. Thus, Arnette has a wide range of where he could go from late in the first round to somewhere in the third round. However for the NFL, Arnette has the ability to be a No. 1 cornerback and Pro Bowler if he focuses on football and works hard to be the best he can be."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jalen Reagor","year":2020,"height":71,"weight":206,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"TCU","pros":"Elite speed ; Extremely fast ; Rare speed and explosiveness ; Play-maker ; Home run hitter ; Forces teams to keep a safety deep ; Impacts game plans ; Quick release off of the line ; First-step quickness ; Stretches the defense ; Explosive out of cuts ; Threat to score on any touch ; Sudden out of breaks ; Creates separation with his pure speed ; Can defeat double teams ; Good athleticism ; Position himself well to make catches ; Dangerous returner on special teams ; Potential to be one of the most potent speed receivers in the NFL","cons":"Shorter than ideal ; Needs a lot of coaching on route running ; Can have minor bouts of drops ; Not a big catch radius ; Not a receiver to win 50-50 passes ;Summary:  Reagor was one of the most dangerous receivers in college football over the past three years. In 2017 as a sophomore, he showed the ability to put points on the board, scoring eight times in only 33 catches for 576 yards and eight scores. He was even better in 2018, making 72 receptions for 1,061 yards with nine touchdowns.","similar_player":"Marquise “Hollywood” Brown.","simular_player_bio":"Reagor reminds me of a thicker version of Hollywood Brown, who just had a good year for the Ravens. Both are big-play threats with elite speed.","summary":"Reagor was one of the most dangerous receivers in college football over the past three years. In 2017 as a sophomore, he showed the ability to put points on the board, scoring eight times in only 33 catches for 576 yards and eight scores. He was even better in 2018, making 72 receptions for 1,061 yards with nine touchdowns.     In 2019, Reagor notched 43 catches for 611 yards and five touchdowns while also providing big plays as a punt returner. He burned cornerbacks and got open deep downfield for long touchdown receptions, but TCU’s terrible quarterback play missed him constantly. With a competent quarterback, Reagor would be have had a massive season with a lot of long touchdowns.      Reagor is a speed demon who is a true home run hitter with mismatch speed. The ultra fast wideout can take the top off of a defense and is a threat to score anytime he touches the ball, similar to DeSean Jackson, Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown or Will Fuller. Reagor uses his speed to create separation and shows a nice ability to track the ball downfield. For a speed receiver who lacks size, he looks comfortable with defenders around him and does not seem to get afraid of hits coming his direction. Even though Reagor isn’t a big receiver, he does a nice job of positioning himself to make contested catches.      Team sources say Reagor has no clue how to run a route and will need to be coached up on that. He has above average hands for a smaller speed receiver, but drops passes once in awhile. While being a dangerous receiver, Reagor also brings added value on special teams because he could be a dynamic returner in the NFL.     Reagor is worthy of being a late first-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, but he probably will get selected in the second round. He could be a game-changing receiver as a pro."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Justin Jefferson","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":202,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"LSU","pros":"Mismatch height, length ; Red-zone weapon ; Tracks the ball well ; High points the ball well ; Quality route runner ; Solid hands ; Enough speed to get downfield ; Leaping ability ; Very good body control ; Adjusts well ; Experienced and successful against good college programs ; Late hands ; Great practice player ; Pushes teammates to get better","cons":"Not a burner ; May lack deep speed for the NFL; Leaner frame ; May not be a big separation receiver; Could be better off as a No. 2 receiver ; Could stand to fill out his frame ; Should add strength ;Summary:  Jefferson was a top recruit when he selected LSU, and it took some time for Jefferson to live up to the hype. He made a single catch as a freshman, but broke out as sophomore with 54 receptions for 875 yards and six touchdowns. In 2019, the junior was a superb weapon for Joe Burrow producing a lot of big plays for the Tigers’ point-machine offense. Jefferson recorded 111 catches for 1,540 yards and 18 touchdowns. He then helped himself at the NFL Scouting Combine with a 4.43-second time in the 40-yard dash. ;There is a lot to like about Jefferson for the NFL, as he has the skill set to be an effective starting receiver. He has mismatch height and length with solid hands, leaping ability, and body control downfield. That makes him very dangerous to make receptions over defensive backs and come down with contested catches even when he is covered. Jefferson high points the ball and is a dangerous red-zone weapon. While Jefferson is not a burner, he has enough quickness to get downfield and challenge defenses. He is a weapon to work the sideline and be tough wideout to defend on back shoulder, fades and slants.","similar_player":"Marvin Jones","simular_player_bio":"Jefferson and Jones (6-2, 198) are similar in size with athleticism, size and quickness. They aren’t overwhelmingly dominant in their skill set, but are effective with a nice combination of talents. In the NFL, I could see Jefferson being a wideout similar to Jones.","summary":"Jefferson was a top recruit when he selected LSU, and it took some time for Jefferson to live up to the hype. He made a single catch as a freshman, but broke out as sophomore with 54 receptions for 875 yards and six touchdowns. In 2019, the junior was a superb weapon for Joe Burrow producing a lot of big plays for the Tigers’ point-machine offense. Jefferson recorded 111 catches for 1,540 yards and 18 touchdowns. He then helped himself at the NFL Scouting Combine with a 4.43-second time in the 40-yard dash.      There is a lot to like about Jefferson for the NFL, as he has the skill set to be an effective starting receiver. He has mismatch height and length with solid hands, leaping ability, and body control downfield. That makes him very dangerous to make receptions over defensive backs and come down with contested catches even when he is covered. Jefferson high points the ball and is a dangerous red-zone weapon. While Jefferson is not a burner, he has enough quickness to get downfield and challenge defenses. He is a weapon to work the sideline and be tough wideout to defend on back shoulder, fades and slants.     Jefferson may not be a big separation receiver as a pro because he may not have elite speed to run by pro cornerbacks. He could be better off as a No. 2 receiver playing off a No. 1 and taking advantage of single coverage. It would help Jefferson to add some strength and fill out his frame for the next level.      There are some projections of Jefferson being a first-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Some team sources say Jefferson could have a hard time making it into Round 1 because of the plethora of wide receiver prospects. Jefferson could be a good value pick in the second round and has a shot at going earlier.      Another bonus for Jefferson is that sources say the LSU staff raved to teams about Jefferson as a kid and worker. They say he also is a tremendous practice player who loves to compete and makes his teammates better by challenging them on the practice field. Jefferson is on the bubble of the first and second round, but that feedback could help get him into Thursday night."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kenneth Murray","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":243,"position":"Outside Linebacker","college":"Oklahoma","pros":"Sideline-to-sideline speed ; Tough run defender ; Good tackler ; Hard hitter ; Very physical ; Quick ; Diagnosis skills ; Read-and-react skills ; Fits a 4-3 or 3-4 defense ; Always around the ball ; Quick to the flat ; Closing speed ; Rangy ; Advanced pass-coverage linebacker ; Can help cover against tight ends and running backs ; Can drop into zone coverage ; Good instincts ; Dangerous edge rusher ; Ability to bend ; Ability to dip ; Has the speed to turn the corner ; Asset to spy mobile quarterbacks ; Strong, thick build ; Durable ; Leader ; Hard worker ; Athletic upside ; Upside; continues to improve","cons":"Good instincts, but not great ; Can be overly aggressive at times ; Could have some medical concerns ;Summary:  Over the past three seasons, Murraywas one of the most consistent and effective linebackers in college football. He was right up there with recent top-10 picks Devin White and Roquan Smith in terms of production, skill set, and leadership on their defense. Murray didn’t receive the same media acclaim as those two did at LSU and Georgia respectively, but NFL teams hold Murray in similar regard to those two star linebackers. ;Murray was a reliable tackler for the Sooners in his freshman season when he had a solid debut with 78 stops. As a sophomore, he exploded with 155 tackles and was all over the field for Oklahoma. In 2019, Murray had 102 tackles with four sacks and four passes batted. ;Murray is the complete package as a linebacker and a future three-down starter. He has good, not great, instincts but is quick to read his keys to get in position to make plays. For a big and thick linebacker, Murray has surprising speed to get to the perimeter and he eats up space in a hurry. Murray has good length and weight to him as well, so that gives him the versatility to play any linebacker position in a 4-3. Team sources say Murray can really run and is a flexible linebacker who should excel as a Mike – middle – or outside linebacker. ;In the ground game, Murray is a very physical tackler with sideline-to-sideline speed and has some ability to take on blocks at the point of attack. He is a very good tackler who wraps up ball-carriers and puts them into the turf with force. White has the size and mentality to take on blocks, hold his ground, shed the block, and get in on tackles. Murray was a tackling machine throughout his collegiate career, as he is a superb run defender and projects to be a force to shut down and limit offenses’ ground game.","similar_player":"Thomas Davis.","simular_player_bio":"Murray reminds me, and some team evaluators I’ve spoken with, of Davis. Like Davis, Murray has a physical style of play with hard tackles, good run defense, an ability to cover, and versatility in the middle of the field. I could see Murray having a long and productive career like Davis in the NFL.","summary":"Over the past three seasons, Murraywas one of the most consistent and effective linebackers in college football. He was right up there with recent top-10 picks Devin White and Roquan Smith in terms of production, skill set, and leadership on their defense. Murray didn’t receive the same media acclaim as those two did at LSU and Georgia respectively, but NFL teams hold Murray in similar regard to those two star linebackers.      Murray was a reliable tackler for the Sooners in his freshman season when he had a solid debut with 78 stops. As a sophomore, he exploded with 155 tackles and was all over the field for Oklahoma. In 2019, Murray had 102 tackles with four sacks and four passes batted.      Murray is the complete package as a linebacker and a future three-down starter. He has good, not great, instincts but is quick to read his keys to get in position to make plays. For a big and thick linebacker, Murray has surprising speed to get to the perimeter and he eats up space in a hurry. Murray has good length and weight to him as well, so that gives him the versatility to play any linebacker position in a 4-3. Team sources say Murray can really run and is a flexible linebacker who should excel as a Mike – middle – or outside linebacker.      In the ground game, Murray is a very physical tackler with sideline-to-sideline speed and has some ability to take on blocks at the point of attack. He is a very good tackler who wraps up ball-carriers and puts them into the turf with force. White has the size and mentality to take on blocks, hold his ground, shed the block, and get in on tackles. Murray was a tackling machine throughout his collegiate career, as he is a superb run defender and projects to be a force to shut down and limit offenses’ ground game.     Murray is an asset for pass coverage. Team sources like his athleticism and coverage ability, which is vital to being a three-down starter and difference-maker as a non-pass-rushing linebacker in the modern, passing-driven NFL. He covers a lot of ground in zone coverage, is a smooth mover in space, and does a nice job of disrupting throwing lanes. His size and athleticism allows him to have the potential to play some man coverage on tight ends and backs out of the backfield. On dump-off passes to the flat, Murray explodes into the ball-carrier and is very good at making tackles in space. He has the speed to run down the middle seam as well. Murray’s skill set and instincts make him an excellent spy to help neutralize a mobile quarterback as well.      Some scouts say that Murray’s pass-rush ability is better than some players who do it on an every-down basis. He proved he is a dangerous blitzer in 2019, showing speed off the edge with the ability to bend, dip, and turn the corner.     Multiple team sources say Murray is a better prospect than other recent first-round linebackers, including Leighton Vander Esch, Haason Reddick, Tremaine Edmunds and Alec Ogletree. Evaluators feel Murray is closer to being on a par with Roquan Smith and Devin White, although maybe not quite as good as though two. Hence, they see Murray having top-10 potential for the 2020 NFL Draft. If Murray slides lower in the first round, it could be because of team needs and not many wanting to take linebackers early. Another reason he could slide is concern over his medical evaluation as some have questions. Teams rave about Murray off the field and in the locker room with his character and work ethic. They say he loves football and is a valuable team leader.     I think Murray will be an excellent pro linebacker with Pro Bowl potential and the ability to be one of the top Mike – middle – or Will – weakside – linebackers in the NFL."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cesar Ruiz","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":307,"position":"Center","college":"Michigan","pros":"Quality athlete ; Thick lower body; Quick feet ; Quick out of his stance ; Developed upper body ; Contributor in the ground game ; Quick to the second level, open field ; Effective as a puller ; Good in space ; Can hit blocks in space ; Developed strength ; Plug-and-play starter potential ; Experienced ; Can also play guard ; Upside to improve","cons":"Slow to react to speed rushers ; Could stand to improve ability to sustain ; Average awareness ;Summary:  After starting the past three years at Michigan, Ruiz decided to skip his senior year and enter the 2020 NFL Draft. Ruiz was a reliable blocker in both phases over his time with the Wolverines and was a steady presence in the middle of their offensive line. There is a lot to like about Ruiz for the NFL, who could be a quick competitor who ends up being a plug-and-play starter.","similar_player":"Rodney Hudson","simular_player_bio":"Ruiz’s playing style reminds me of Hudson’s, and I think Ruiz will be a solid pro, but not quite as good as Hudson. Hudson is more athletic and tougher. Hudson was a second-day pick in 2011, and Ruiz could go on Day 2 this year.","summary":"After starting the past three years at Michigan, Ruiz decided to skip his senior year and enter the 2020 NFL Draft. Ruiz was a reliable blocker in both phases over his time with the Wolverines and was a steady presence in the middle of their offensive line. There is a lot to like about Ruiz for the NFL, who could be a quick competitor who ends up being a plug-and-play starter.     Ruiz possesses a number of traits that allow him to be a good pass protector. He has very quick feet and is able to play the typewriter to mirror defenders and keep them from charging down the pocket. Ruiz plays with excellent leverage, bending at the knee, and uses his thick lower body to absorb bull rushes. He could stand to improve his awareness, ability to sustain blocks, and not let second efforts get free. Ruiz can be a little slow to react to speed rushes, but with coaching, he has the upside to improve.      As a run blocker, Ruiz uses his athleticism and quickness to fire to the second level or join guards on double teams. His speed to hit the bump block can take defensive tackles by surprise, and he is effective at manipulating them to push open holes. Ruiz has developed upper and lower body strength that combines with his leverage to manipulate defenders. Ruiz is not a true road-grader who overpowers tackles, but he has functional strength for the next level.      Unless Tristan Wirfs is drafted to play guard, Ruiz could be the first interior lineman selected in the 2020 NFL Draft. Teams like Ruiz’s versatility to play guard or center in the NFL. While he could play guard, center is his best position. There are some projections of him getting late first-round consideration, and while he may not go that high, Ruiz is safe to be a second-round or early third-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Brandon Aiyuk","year":2020,"height":71,"weight":201,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Arizona State","pros":"Dangerous run-after-the-catch skills ; Comes alive with the ball in his hands ; Has a burst to hit open space ; Athletic ability ; Big-play threat ; Toughness ; Strong build ; Could be cross-trained as a X – split end -, Y – flanker -, or Z – slot ; Phenomenal fit for a west coast offense ; Special teams ability, asset as a returner","cons":"Not a great route runner ; Lacks elite top-end speed ; Not overly tall or long ; Raw; needs development ;Summary:  Aiyuk was not a high-profile player entering the 2019 season, but the senior broke out and has earned first-round projections from many media analysts. As a junior, Aiyuk made 44 receptions for 474 yards and three touchdowns, but he had a massive increase in production as a senior, catching 65 passes for 1,192 yards with eight touchdowns. He also averaged 16 yards per punt return in his final season for the Sun Devils. An injury kept Aiyuk from participating in the Senior Bowl.","similar_player":"Earl Bennett/Sammy Watkins","simular_player_bio":"Some team sources suggested Earl Bennett as their comparison for Aiyuk, but others said they saw Aiyuk similar to some of Kansas City’s receivers like a smaller, perhaps slower Sammy Watkins.","summary":"Aiyuk was not a high-profile player entering the 2019 season, but the senior broke out and has earned first-round projections from many media analysts. As a junior, Aiyuk made 44 receptions for 474 yards and three touchdowns, but he had a massive increase in production as a senior, catching 65 passes for 1,192 yards with eight touchdowns. He also averaged 16 yards per punt return in his final season for the Sun Devils. An injury kept Aiyuk from participating in the Senior Bowl.     NFL teams are always on the look out for play-makers for the passing-game offense, and Aiyuk has the potential to be a serious aerial weaopn. He is a dangerous run-after-the-catch receiver with a thick build. Aiyuk really comes alive after catching the ball and is able to dangerously rip off yards in chunks thanks to some serious athletic ability. The skill to make things happen when he has the ball in his hands can also be seen from his production as a punt returner.     Multiple team sources say Aiyuk has some rawness to him and needs development for the NFL. He is not a great route runner and will need to improve that to help get separation from pro defensive backs. While Aiyuk has athletic ability, he lacks elite top-end speed and is not overly tall or long to create a height mismatch.     Aiyuk is worthy of being a second-day pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. There are a lot of mixed opinions around Aiyuk in the scouting community, with some high and others very low. Some team sources think he is more of a third or fourth receiver for the NFL, while others think he’s a future starter. Some sources believe if Aiyuk runs fast times at the combine and in pre-draft workouts, he won’t get out of the second round and could be considered late in the first round. If he doesn’t run well, he shouldn’t go lower than the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jordan Love","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":223,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Utah State","pros":"Good arm strength ; Can make beautiful throws downfield ; Can make all the throws required ; Throws a catchable ball ; Can pick up yards on the ground ; Has some pocket presence ; Can make superb throws off platform ; Flashes tremendous accuracy on some throws ; Good ball placement at times ; Can throw touch passes ; Mobility ; Can hurt defenses on the ground ; Difficult to sack ; Athletic ; Upside","cons":"Poor field vision ; Has to improve working through his progressions ; Must get more consistent at reading defenses ; Often stares down his primary read ; Needs to learn to move coverage with his eyes ; Could stand to improve decision-making ; Has some turnover issues; Accuracy issues ; Will need to improve footwork ; Not ready to play; needs development ;Summary:  Love created some buzz about being a pro prospect coming off his 2018 season, when he completed 64 percent of his passes for 3,567 yards with 32 touchdowns and six interceptions. In 2019, the redshirt junior had a new offense and regressed somewhat as a passer, completing 62 percent of his passes for 3,402 yards with 20 touchdowns and 17 interceptions. While some NFL scouts told Love he should return for his senior year to develop before going pro, Love decided to skip his final season and enter the 2020 NFL Draft. ;Lover was allowed to participate in the Senior Bowl due to being a redshirt junior, and he had a mixed week of practice in Mobile. Love showed off his good skill set, but he also illustrated he needs a lot of development including having issues with his field vision and accuracy. ;As a pro prospect, Love has the potential to be a starting quarterback in the NFL. There is no doubt Love has some good tools to work with. He has a strong arm and can fire some lasers downfield and to the sideline. He also shows the ability to put air under the ball and throw touch passes. Lofting in passes between defenders and throwing receivers open can be tough for strong-armed quarterbacks as they can become too reliant on fast balls. Love does not have that issue. His pocket presence is developed, and he has some mobility to move around as well. When plays break down, Love can use his feet to buy time, plus he makes some good passes off platform. With his quickness and athleticism, Love is a threat to hurt defenses on the ground. ;There are significant flaws in Love’s game. His field vision is a major point of improvement. Far too often, he would lock his eyes on his primary read and not move them away. He would stare down targets and not look off defenders. Love must start reading the field, working through his progressions, and making better decisions. Part of the issues come from a lack of development in college, and changing offenses hurt Love’s development. ;Team sources highlighted that Love has issues with accuracy and turnovers, which will need to be ironed out. Nearly every team source I spoke with feels Love is a developmental prospect who will need time on the bench to improve before being ready to play. However, Love could get forced onto the field quickly because of where he gets drafted.","similar_player":"Blake Bortles.","simular_player_bio":"Love reminds me of Bortles in a few ways. Bortles and Love both have very good skill sets, but they also have problems with accuracy, turnovers, and seeing the field. Both of them can be inconsistent with stretches of good play and then times during which they struggle with their issues.","summary":"Love created some buzz about being a pro prospect coming off his 2018 season, when he completed 64 percent of his passes for 3,567 yards with 32 touchdowns and six interceptions. In 2019, the redshirt junior had a new offense and regressed somewhat as a passer, completing 62 percent of his passes for 3,402 yards with 20 touchdowns and 17 interceptions. While some NFL scouts told Love he should return for his senior year to develop before going pro, Love decided to skip his final season and enter the 2020 NFL Draft.      Lover was allowed to participate in the Senior Bowl due to being a redshirt junior, and he had a mixed week of practice in Mobile. Love showed off his good skill set, but he also illustrated he needs a lot of development including having issues with his field vision and accuracy.      As a pro prospect, Love has the potential to be a starting quarterback in the NFL. There is no doubt Love has some good tools to work with. He has a strong arm and can fire some lasers downfield and to the sideline. He also shows the ability to put air under the ball and throw touch passes. Lofting in passes between defenders and throwing receivers open can be tough for strong-armed quarterbacks as they can become too reliant on fast balls. Love does not have that issue. His pocket presence is developed, and he has some mobility to move around as well. When plays break down, Love can use his feet to buy time, plus he makes some good passes off platform. With his quickness and athleticism, Love is a threat to hurt defenses on the ground.      There are significant flaws in Love’s game. His field vision is a major point of improvement. Far too often, he would lock his eyes on his primary read and not move them away. He would stare down targets and not look off defenders. Love must start reading the field, working through his progressions, and making better decisions. Part of the issues come from a lack of development in college, and changing offenses hurt Love’s development.      Team sources highlighted that Love has issues with accuracy and turnovers, which will need to be ironed out. Nearly every team source I spoke with feels Love is a developmental prospect who will need time on the bench to improve before being ready to play. However, Love could get forced onto the field quickly because of where he gets drafted.     In speaking to sources, four teams said they had Love graded as a mid-rounder. Meanwhile, sources at three teams said they could see Love going in the first or second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Those teams that thought he could go in the early rounds said the need for quarterbacks will help push Love up and could cause a team to reach on him higher than where he should go. Thus, Love could go as high as the first round and shouldn’t fall out of the second or early third round if he slips to Friday night of the 2020 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jordyn Brooks","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":240,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Texas Tech","pros":"Sideline-to-sideline speed ; Tough run defender ; Good tackler ; Hard hitter ; Quick ; Diagnosis skills ; Read-and-react skills ; Fits a 4-3 or 3-4 defense ; Always around the ball ; Quick to the flat ; Closing speed ; Rangy ; Quality pass-coverage linebacker ; Can help cover against tight ends and running backs ; Can drop into zone coverage ; Good blitzer ; Closing speed ; Asset to spy mobile quarterbacks ; Strong, thick build ; Leader ; Hard worker ; Athletic upside","cons":"Above average instincts, but not great ; Does not take on blocks well ; Will struggle against NFL offensive linemen ;Summary:  The Big XII is a conference known for its high flying offenses with passing attacks that light up the scoreboard on a weekly basis, but is not known as great defensive conference for producing NFL talent. However, the 2020 NFL Draft could see some Big XII defenders go early, including two of the top linebacker prospects in Oklahoma’s Kenneth Murray and Texas Tech’s Jordyn Brooks. After Isaiah Simmons from Clemson, the Big XII duo were among the best linebackers in college football last year, and they are well equipped for the next level.","similar_player":"Dre Greenlaw.","simular_player_bio":"Team sources have said Brooks reminds them of a bigger version of Greenlaw. Greenlaw played well for San Francisco in 2019.","summary":"The Big XII is a conference known for its high flying offenses with passing attacks that light up the scoreboard on a weekly basis, but is not known as great defensive conference for producing NFL talent. However, the 2020 NFL Draft could see some Big XII defenders go early, including two of the top linebacker prospects in Oklahoma’s Kenneth Murray and Texas Tech’s Jordyn Brooks. After Isaiah Simmons from Clemson, the Big XII duo were among the best linebackers in college football last year, and they are well equipped for the next level.     Over his college career, Brooks was a steady tackler for the Red Raiders. He played very well as a senior in 2019, collecting 108 tackles with three sacks and a forced fumble. He had 84 tackles, 89 tackles and 85 tackles over the previous three seasons.     As a linebacker, Brooks looks like a safe pick to develop into a three-down starter. He has above average instincts, not great, but is quick to read his keys to get in position to make plays. Brooks functioned well in the Texas Tech scheme, and he executes well, so if he has a good pro coordinator, that could help make up for his instincts being short of elite. There is no doubt that Brooks has serious speed and can really run. Brooks has no problem getting to the perimeter, and he eats up space in a hurry. He has good length and weight to him as well, so that gives him enough versatility to play Mike – middle – linebacker, but that is not his best fit. Team sources say Brooks would be better off as a Will – weakside – linebacker.      In the ground game, Brooks is a good tackler who wraps up ball-carriers and is reliable to get them to the ground. He has sideline-to-sideline speed and does well to shut down the perimeter. For the next level, Brooks needs to get better at taking on and shedding blocks. Right now, he will really struggle to get off blocks from the 315 pounders in the pro game and he is going to have a hard time holding his ground against them. Thus, he is not a great fit as a middle linebacker.     Brooks functions well in pass coverage. Team sources like his athleticism and coverage ability in zone. He covers a lot of ground in zone coverage, is a smooth mover in space, and does a nice job of disrupting throwing lanes. His quickness and athleticism allows him to have the potential to play some man coverage on tight ends and backs out of the backfield. On dump-off passes to the flat, Brooks can close quickly to hunt down backs and is a steady tackler in space. He has the speed to run down the middle seam as well. Brook’s skill set and read-and-react ability make him a capable spy to help neutralize a mobile quarterback as well. He also is a decent blitzer.      I think Brooks will be a solid starting pro linebacker. His best fit would come as a Will – weakside – linebacker in a 4-3, and he could play the Mo linebacker in a 3-4 next to a big Mike. Team sources feel Brooks is a safe second-day pick. He could go in the second round and should not last long if he makes it to the third round."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Patrick Queen","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":229,"position":"Linebacker","college":"LSU","pros":"Elite speed ; Very fast, sideline-to-sideline defender ; Flies around the field ; Ability to work through trash ; Flashes instincts at times ; Has potential to develop good read-nd-react skills ; Athletic ; Smooth mover ; Good in space ; Agile ; Not stiff ; Pass-coverage asset ; Dangerous blitzer ; Good in zone coverage ; Has man-coverage potential ; Three-down starter ; Solid tackler ; Upside","cons":"Raw ; Lack of experience ; Needs development ; Instincts are emerging ; Needs to get stronger to shed blocks ; Can get tied up by blockers ; Has to improve ability to break sustained blocks","similar_player":"Deion Jones","simular_player_bio":"In the NFL, I think Queen could be similar to Jones. Jones (6-1, 222) is almost identical in size with great speed and athleticism. Jones was a second-round pick out of LSU in the 2016 NFL Draft, and Queen should not go any lower than the second round this year.","summary":"With star linebacker Devin White moving on to the NFL, Michael Divinity and Jacob Phillips were expected to step up as the top middle defenders for the Tigers in 2019. But rather than either of those two, it was Patrick Queen who stepped up to lead the LSU defense during the 2019 season. Queen broke out with a total of 85 tackles with three sacks, an interception and two passes defended on the year. He was red hot to close out the season and was a key defender for the National Champions. Queen could have stood to have more refinement before going to the NFL, but he decided to leave LSU early for the next level.      The first thing that stands out about Queen is he can really run. The ultra-fast linebacker gave proof of that at the combine, running the 40-yard dash in 4.50 seconds, which is a phenomenal time for a linebacker. On the field, there is no doubt that Queen has elite speed with athleticism and fluidity in the open field. He doesn’t have stiffness and moves like a defensive back in a linebacker’s body. Immediately, Queen is going to upgrade the speed at the second level for his NFL team.      Queen is well suited for pass coverage in today’s NFL. He is a smooth mover in the open field with the speed to run vertically down the middle seam. Queen is skilled in zone coverage to flow with the play and cover a lot of ground. After some further development, he could be an asset in helping to cover running backs and tight ends in man coverage. Queen also is a dangerous blitzer who eats up space in a hurry to put pressure on the quarterback. With his speed and athleticism, Queen is a great fit for the modern pro game, as he can be a three-down starter who provides a plus defender in coverage.      As a run defender, Queen uses his sideline-to-sideline speed to shut down perimeter runs. He flashes good vision and uses that to weave through trash to get in position to finish plays. For the next level, Queen needs to get stronger to take on and shed blocks. Downhill runs straight at him can give him problems, and he has a hard time shedding blocks when offensive linemen and some tight ends lock onto him.     Team sources say from an instincts perspective, Queen is still developing, which is a good way to describe it. He flashes some good instincts on some plays with good decision-making on when to fire his gun. On other plays, he can seem to react a hair late and take a false step or two before redirecting. As team evaluators have pointed out, Queen did not play a lot in college, so he does not have a lot of experience. Thus, there is some rawness to Queen and he needs development in the NFL.      At the next level, Queen’s best fit would come as a Will – weakside – linebacker in a 4-3 defense. In a 3-4, he could use a heavy and tough Mike linebacker next to him.      Some team sources think Queen could go as as top-20 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, but others say late in the first round, while some even say Round 2. That’s a wide range, but Queen will go early on the second night of the draft, if he gets there."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Isaiah Wilson","year":2020,"height":78,"weight":350,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Georgia","pros":"Extremely talented ; Huge upside ; Massive size with height and weight ; Good athlete for his size ; Quick feet ; Gets depth in his drop ; Able to neutralize speed ruhsers ; Can stop bull rushes ; Great length ; Natural strength ; Overpowers defensive linemen ; Overwhelms in the ground game ; Can be a road grader who drive blocks defenders off the ball ; Overpowers defensive linemen ; Has some nastiness ; Finishes blocks well","cons":"Has some ugly plays and bad beats ; Can stand up too high ; Should improve his leverage ; Hand placement could use refinement ; Raw ; Needs some development ;Summary:  Scouts told WalterFootball.com in 2019 that Wilson had top-10 ability if he decided to return to Georgia and worked hard to improve before going to the NFL after the 2020 season. Sources at numerous teams raved about Wilson’s athletic skill set to go long with his monstrous size on the edge. If Wilson had returned to school, he could have been Georgia’s starting left tackle following Andrew Thomas departing for the 2020 NFL Draft, but Wilson joined Thomas and guard Solomon Kindley in declaring for the pros. ;In the ground game, there are plays when Wilson is a road grader who can absolutely drive defenders out of their gaps. He can get into the chest of defenders and ride them out of position. Wilson shows the power to bull them backward and finish them off with violence. He has the strength to push defenders around and maintain blocks. For a big blocker, Wilson is surprisingly quick to the second level and fires into space well. Wilson should present a size mismatch in the NFL and should be a real asset as a run blocker for his offense. ;As a pass blocker, Wilson has excellent size on the edge with length that makes him difficult for pass-rushers to run around. On top of mismatch size, Wilson has surprising foot quickness and athleticism to get get depth in his drop. He is able to head off speed rushers and has the strength to stop bull rushes. There are plays when Wilson looks phenomenal in pass protection and then other times when he has problems with consistency. ;Wilson has some inconsistency to his game that needs to get cleared up for the NFL. While there are plays on which he looks like a monster, there are also some bad beats that make one wonder how he can be the same player. There some technical issues for Wilson to improve upon like hand placement, as he can get too wide. Wilson also can stand up too high at times and not maintain good leverage. There is no doubt Wilson has a ton of ability, but he doesn’t always play up to it.","similar_player":"Orlando Brown","simular_player_bio":"Wilson reminds me of a slightly smaller and more athletic version of Brown. Brown was a second-day pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, and Wilson could go on Day 2 this year. In the NFL, I think Wilson could be a similar style blocker to Brown.","summary":"Scouts told WalterFootball.com in 2019 that Wilson had top-10 ability if he decided to return to Georgia and worked hard to improve before going to the NFL after the 2020 season. Sources at numerous teams raved about Wilson’s athletic skill set to go long with his monstrous size on the edge. If Wilson had returned to school, he could have been Georgia’s starting left tackle following Andrew Thomas departing for the 2020 NFL Draft, but Wilson joined Thomas and guard Solomon Kindley in declaring for the pros.      In the ground game, there are plays when Wilson is a road grader who can absolutely drive defenders out of their gaps. He can get into the chest of defenders and ride them out of position. Wilson shows the power to bull them backward and finish them off with violence. He has the strength to push defenders around and maintain blocks. For a big blocker, Wilson is surprisingly quick to the second level and fires into space well. Wilson should present a size mismatch in the NFL and should be a real asset as a run blocker for his offense.      As a pass blocker, Wilson has excellent size on the edge with length that makes him difficult for pass-rushers to run around. On top of mismatch size, Wilson has surprising foot quickness and athleticism to get get depth in his drop. He is able to head off speed rushers and has the strength to stop bull rushes. There are plays when Wilson looks phenomenal in pass protection and then other times when he has problems with consistency.      Wilson has some inconsistency to his game that needs to get cleared up for the NFL. While there are plays on which he looks like a monster, there are also some bad beats that make one wonder how he can be the same player. There some technical issues for Wilson to improve upon like hand placement, as he can get too wide. Wilson also can stand up too high at times and not maintain good leverage. There is no doubt Wilson has a ton of ability, but he doesn’t always play up to it.     Teams say that whichever team drafts Wilson is going to do it because the staff loves the good plays they see on tape and is willing to work with him to eliminate the bad beats. Some teams think Wilson could sneak late into the first round because a playoff team could think his skill set makes for a very good value late in the first round, but they probably won’t see themselves as getting a player with a top-10 tool box late in the first round. While Wilson has a shot at sneaking into the opening night of the 2020 NFL Draft, he is more likely to be a second-day pick in the draft and most likely a second-rounder."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Noah Igbinoghene","year":2020,"height":70,"weight":198,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Auburn","pros":"Very athletic ; Flexility to play any scheme, technique ; Has twitchy athleticism ; Recoverability ; Burst to close space ; Drives hard on routes, passes ; Can run the route to prevent seperation ; Plays the ball well in air ; Physical ; Willing tackler ; Contributes to run defense ; Added value on special teams ; Has experience returning kicks on special teams","cons":"Raw ; Needs development ; A little short ; Above average speed but not elite; Vision could improve; Can be a bit too physical at times;Summary:  Igbinoghene was one of the breakout players in the 2019 season, emerging as one of the best cornerbacks in college football. He recorded 42 tackles with seven passes broken up on the year and made a lot of big plays in coverage for Auburn. In 2018, he totaled 45 tackles with an interception and 11 breakups. On top being a solid cover corner, Igbinoghene brought added value by being a skilled returner.","similar_player":"Trae Waynes","simular_player_bio":"Igbinoghene reminds me of Waynes. They are physical and have good, but not elite, speed. Both play the ball well and have the ability to run the route. Waynes is a little bigger, while Igbinoghene is more athletic. Waynes had a rough start to his pro career, but has turned into a solid NFL corner, and I could see Igbinoghene following a similar path.","summary":"Igbinoghene was one of the breakout players in the 2019 season, emerging as one of the best cornerbacks in college football. He recorded 42 tackles with seven passes broken up on the year and made a lot of big plays in coverage for Auburn. In 2018, he totaled 45 tackles with an interception and 11 breakups. On top being a solid cover corner, Igbinoghene brought added value by being a skilled returner.     At the combine, Igbinoghene checked in smaller than expected, as teams thought he would measure in at 5-foot-11 or 6-foot, so being in the 5-foot-10 range was disappointing. While Igbinoghene had a good 40 time of 4.48 seconds, it was a little slower than expected by teams, as Igbinoghene comes from a family that ran and coached track. Teams thought Igbinoghene might have rare blinding speed, and instead, they feel he has above average, though not elite, speed.      Team sources say that Igbinoghene does not have scheme limitations in pass coverage. He has the flexibility to play off-man, press-man, or zone coverage. Igbinoghene runs well and is athletic, so he has the ability to run the route to prevent separation. He has enough twitchy athleticism to break on the ball and drive down hard on defensive backs. With a nice burst, Igbinoghene has recoverability with the ability to play the ball, and he does a nice job of tracking the ball in air.      Igbinoghene is a willing tackler in run defense and coming over on receivers. He shows some nice ability to strike and hits harder than most cornerbacks coming into the NFL.      For the next level, Igbinoghene has some areas of improvement. He can be a bit physical downfield at times, so cutting down on contact will help him to avoid penalties. Igbinoghene also has some raw elements and could use development with his vision.     Multiple team sources say Igbinoghene graded out in the second round, which is where they believe he will go."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jeff Gladney","year":2020,"height":70,"weight":191,"position":"Cornerback","college":"TCU","pros":"Prevents separation ; Runs the route; blankets receivers ; Maintains tight coverage ; Quality instincts ; Closes quickly ; Can play off-man coverage ; Can play zone coverage ; Able to move inside to the slot ; Quality feet ; Fluid athlete ; Capable of flipping his hips and running; Gritty ; Challenges receivers ; Able to compete quickly ; Speed to run vertically – 4.48 40-yard dash","cons":"Short ; Struggles with big receivers ; Allows receptions over him ; Can get pushed around ; Can get boxed out ; Could end up being limited to nickel, slot corner ; Has some off the field concerns","similar_player":"Robert Alford","simular_player_bio":"Gladney reminds me of Robert Alford coming out of Southeastern Louisiana. Gladney is almost identical in size to Alford (5-10, 186), and they have similar cover skills to run with receivers. However, that size is a weakness which teams can exploit. I could see Gladney being a solid pro corner comparable to Alford.","summary":"Gladney was one of the most steady and consistent cornerbacks in the Big XII over the past three seasons. After recording two interceptions as a sophomore, he had 41 tackles with two interceptions and 13 passes broken up in 2018. As a senior, Gladney had a quality season, including an impressive tape blanketing Baylor wide receiver Denzel Mims. Gladney recorded 31 tackles with an interception and 14 passes broken up for 2019. At the combine, he helped himself with a good 40 time of 4.48 seconds.     Gladney projects to the NLF as a starting cornerback who could contribute with significant playing time even in his rookie season. Sources say Gladney has real cover skills to run with receivers and prevent separation. If he were a little bigger and didn’t have off-the-field concerns, he might be a higher pick. Gladney has speed and athleticism to run the route, but big wideouts give him problems, making catches over him or walling him off on routine possessional routes. Thus, Gladney could be a better fit as a nickel corner in the NFL. If he proves that he can”t line up outside, Gladney could end up being a solid nickel.      In speaking to team sources, a number of them had Gladney graded in the third round, but the team that likes him enough to draft him might do it in the second round."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Clyde Edwards-Helaire","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tee Higgins","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":215,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Clemson","pros":"Red-zone weapon ; Sticky hands ; Leaping ability ; Body control ; Good height, length ; Mismatch size ; Adept at boxing out defenders ; Dangerous on 50-50 contested catches ; Tough to cover along the sideline ; Consistent ; Upside","cons":"Thin frame ; Not a burner; could have separation issues ; Not a tough receiver between the numbers ; Could stand to get more physical with defensive backs ;Summary:  The Clemson Tigers have been a factory for NFL talent at wide receiver under Dabo Sweeney. The program has produced first-round picks like DeAndre Hopkins, Sammy Watkins and Mike Williams in the past decade, and Higgins could continue that tradition in the 2020 NFL Draft.","similar_player":"Tyrell Williams","simular_player_bio":"There are a lot of similarities between Higgins and Williams. They are nearly identical in size, and Williams (6-4, 205) also is a receiver who thrives outside the numbers. While he has size, Williams is not a bully or very physical. Higgins could become an NFL receiver similar to Williams.","summary":"The Clemson Tigers have been a factory for NFL talent at wide receiver under Dabo Sweeney. The program has produced first-round picks like DeAndre Hopkins, Sammy Watkins and Mike Williams in the past decade, and Higgins could continue that tradition in the 2020 NFL Draft.     As a sophomore, Higgins helped Clemson win a National Championship while totaling 936 yards on 59 receptions with 12 touchdowns. He has been even better in 2019 and was excellent to close out the regular season. The junior had 59 catches for 1,167 yards with 13 touchdowns on the year. He was capable of producing more over the past two seasons, but the Tigers had a talented group at the position to spread the ball around.      Higgins is a is a tall, long receiver who is a red-zone weapon and provides a size mismatch for the NFL. He is dangerous red-zone threat given his length, leaping ability, and strong hands. As a junior, Higgins was a point machine for Clemson and he dominated in the end zone. Similarly, Higgins is very tough to cover along the sideline via his size and body control. On back-shoulder throws or jump balls, Higgins is very skilled at boxing out defenders and making catches over them. On 50-50 jump balls, Higgins is a dynamic play-maker.     Higgins is neither a burner nor a physical wideout to go across the middle or bully defensive backs around the field. While he isn’t terrible after the catch, Higgins is more straight line and does not power through defenders.     “He’s a possible late first-, early to mid-second-round pick,” said one director of college scouting. “He’s got sticky hands but does his work outside the numbers. Volleyball style production, so his [timed] speed will definitely matter. He’s not an assertive tough guy type between the numbers.”     Obviously, when it comes to the NFL draft, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. One NFC general manager said he had Higgins as a late second- or early third-round pick, preferring 8-10 receiver prospects over him. That speaks to how loaded the 2020 NFL Draft is at wide receiver. However right now, the overall consensus is that Higgins could be a late first-round or early second-round pick."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Michael Pittman Jr.","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Xavier McKinney","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":200,"position":"Safety","college":"Alabama","pros":"Instinctive ; Tremendous coverage safety ; Can play single high safety ; Covers a lot of ground ; Keeps plays in front of him ; Steady at covering receivers over the top ; Good vision, eye discipline ; Man-coverage ability on tight ends ; Man-coverage ability on slot receivers ; Asset to defend big receivers ; Asset to defend speed receivers downfield ; Fluid; can flip his hips and run ; Always around the ball ; Solid run defender ; Very tough ; Willing tackler ; Interchangeable to play free or strong safety ; Should be able to play quickly ; Experienced and successful against good college talent ; Versatile ; Experience against quality competition","cons":"Thinner frame ; Needs to get stronger to tackle ; Could stand to improve his ability to make plays on the ball ;Summary:  Alabama has been a factory for first-round defensive backs under Nick Saban, and McKinney will continue the tradition in 2020. McKinney broke out in 2018 as Alabama’s best defensive back. He totaled 73 tackles with 10 breakups, two interceptions and one forced fumble on the year. He was even better in 2019 and was the best defender on Alabama’s defense while totaling 95 tackles with three interceptions, three sacks, five passes defended and four forced fumbles. ;In pass coverage, McKinney is a do-it-all safety who it tailor made for today’s NFL. He can do anything and everything that pro teams ask of their safeties. McKinney has the man-coverage skills to play cornerback against slot receivers and also play man-to-man on receiving tight ends. With his speed, athleticism and instincts, McKinney does a superb job of running with them and preventing separation. He also can play free safety in the deep part of the field, covering a lot of ground and keeping offenses from getting receivers open deep over the top. McKinney additionally has the ability to cover in zone in the short part of the field, something typically reserved for strong safeties. Defensive coordinators are going to love having McKinney in their secondary because he can be a problem solver.","similar_player":"Tyrann Mathieu","simular_player_bio":"Some team sources said McKinney reminded them of Mathieu except McKinney is bigger, taller, and did not make as many splash plays as Mathieu in college. Both, however, are dynamic in coverage with ability to play a variety of positions and techniques to erase mismatches and solve coverage problems.","summary":"Alabama has been a factory for first-round defensive backs under Nick Saban, and McKinney will continue the tradition in 2020. McKinney broke out in 2018 as Alabama’s best defensive back. He totaled 73 tackles with 10 breakups, two interceptions and one forced fumble on the year. He was even better in 2019 and was the best defender on Alabama’s defense while totaling 95 tackles with three interceptions, three sacks, five passes defended and four forced fumbles.      In pass coverage, McKinney is a do-it-all safety who it tailor made for today’s NFL. He can do anything and everything that pro teams ask of their safeties. McKinney has the man-coverage skills to play cornerback against slot receivers and also play man-to-man on receiving tight ends. With his speed, athleticism and instincts, McKinney does a superb job of running with them and preventing separation. He also can play free safety in the deep part of the field, covering a lot of ground and keeping offenses from getting receivers open deep over the top. McKinney additionally has the ability to cover in zone in the short part of the field, something typically reserved for strong safeties. Defensive coordinators are going to love having McKinney in their secondary because he can be a problem solver.     In the ground game, McKinney is tough and can tackle. While he doesn’t have a lot of size or bulk to him, he is a willing tackler and not afraid of taking on backs. McKinney showed real toughness at Alabama and was a solid run defender for the Crimson Tide. It will be interesting to see if McKinney is able to avoid injury in the NFL given his size and the physicality.     McKinney has Pro Bowl potential at the next level and could end up being one of the top free safeties in the league. He could be a plug-and-play starter who quickly emerges as an asset for his defense. Multiple team sources say McKinney is worthy of being a top-20 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kyle Dugger","year":2020,"height":72,"weight":217,"position":"Safety","college":"Lenoir-Rhyne","pros":"Play-maker ; Ball skills ; Knack for big plays and turnovers ; Dangerous in zone coverage in the middle of the field ; Can play man coverage versus tight ends ; Capable of dishing out some hard hits ; Big ; Fast ; Tough run defender ; Willing tackler ; Covers a lot of ground ; Good eighth man in the box ; Hybrid strong safety and sub linebacker flexibility","cons":"Strong safety limitations ; Should not be a single high free safety ; Short-area movement limitations ; Instincts are above average but not elite ;Summary:  Back in June of 2019, WalterFootball.com was first to report that Dugger was a pro prospect, as NFL teams had placed him on their preseason watch list after he impressed the advance scouts. In 2018, Dugger totaled 76 tackles with 13 passes defended and three interceptions. He had 87 tackles with seven breakups and an interception in 2017 over 10 games. ;Then during the fall of 2019, Dugger was being buzzed about in the scouting community, with high-level scouts like directors of college scouting going to watch him. In 2019, he totaled 31 tackles with two interceptions and four passes broken up while dealing with an injury. Teams were raving about his speed at his big size. He put that on display at the NFL Scouting Combie with a fabulous 40-yard dash time of 4.49 seconds. ;In pass coverage, Dugger is a versatile safety that can help a defense in a variety of ways. Dugger is a play-making strong safety who is dangerous in zone coverage in the middle of the field. He can dish out some hard hits across the middle and has a knack for being around the ball. To go along with his size and speed, Dugger has enough athleticism to play man coverage on tight ends. However, short-area movement could be problematic for Dugger, so he should not play nickel corner against slot receivers. He also should not be a single high deep free safety. Thus, Dugger is more of a true strong safety for the NFL.","similar_player":"Landon Collins","simular_player_bio":"Some team sources have compared Dugger to Collins, and the two have similar playing styles. Dugger is not as physical as Collins, but Dugger has more pass-coverage skills for the NFL. I could see Dugger being a safety whose caliber of play is similar to Collins’, although Dugger may never get the same amount of hype. Some other team sources also compared Dugger to Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal.","summary":"Back in June of 2019, WalterFootball.com was first to report that Dugger was a pro prospect, as NFL teams had placed him on their preseason watch list after he impressed the advance scouts. In 2018, Dugger totaled 76 tackles with 13 passes defended and three interceptions. He had 87 tackles with seven breakups and an interception in 2017 over 10 games.      Then during the fall of 2019, Dugger was being buzzed about in the scouting community, with high-level scouts like directors of college scouting going to watch him. In 2019, he totaled 31 tackles with two interceptions and four passes broken up while dealing with an injury. Teams were raving about his speed at his big size. He put that on display at the NFL Scouting Combie with a fabulous 40-yard dash time of 4.49 seconds.      In pass coverage, Dugger is a versatile safety that can help a defense in a variety of ways. Dugger is a play-making strong safety who is dangerous in zone coverage in the middle of the field. He can dish out some hard hits across the middle and has a knack for being around the ball. To go along with his size and speed, Dugger has enough athleticism to play man coverage on tight ends. However, short-area movement could be problematic for Dugger, so he should not play nickel corner against slot receivers. He also should not be a single high deep free safety. Thus, Dugger is more of a true strong safety for the NFL.     In run defense, Dugger is a tough safety who has good size and strength. He has the ability to take on power backs and was a good tackler. Dugger’s speed comes through with him flying downhill and he will be a good fit as the eighth man in the box in run defense. Some team sources feel that Dugger has hybrid potential where he could be moved to linebacker in the sub package. Dugger is making a big jump in competition, so it might better for him to get comfortable at one position before being moved to other spots.     Some team sources see Dugger as a potential late second-round pick or early third-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. It isn’t out of the realm of possibility that he goes early in Round 2. After some time adjusting to the big jump in competition, Dugger should become a good starting strong safety in the NFL."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Yetur Gross-Matos","year":2020,"height":77,"weight":266,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Penn State","pros":"Natural edge defender ; Instincts ; Length ; Enough speed to get around the corner ; Burst to close ; Quick once he gets going ; Good club move ; Active hands ; Ability to use hands and feet at same time ; Able to shed blocks ; Good run defender ; Steady motor ; Plays bigger ; Upside to get better","cons":"Lacks twitch, sizzle on the edge ; Lacks elite speed ; Does not have special strength ; Needs to improve get-off ; Should add to his pass-rushing moves ; Can get pushed back at times in run defense ; Gets in trouble when he stands up too high;Summary:  There was a trio of sophomore Big Ten defensive ends who had huge 2018 seasons, and Gross-Matos was right there with Ohio State’s Chase Young and Iowa’s A.J. Epenesa as a force for Penn State. Gross-Matos showed more as a run defender than Epenesa or Young, totaling 54 tackles with 20 tackles for a loss on the year. While Epenesa and Young got to the quarterback more, Gross-Matos still put heat on the quarterback with eight sacks and two forced fumbles.","similar_player":"Preston Smith.","simular_player_bio":"In some ways, Gross-Matos reminds me of Smith coming out of Mississippi State. Smith (6-5, 265) and Gross-Matos are almost identical in size. Both players were well-rounded defenders, but were not blinding fast or overpowering. I could see Gross-Matos turning into a good edge defender like Smith has for the Packers and Redskins.","summary":"There was a trio of sophomore Big Ten defensive ends who had huge 2018 seasons, and Gross-Matos was right there with Ohio State’s Chase Young and Iowa’s A.J. Epenesa as a force for Penn State. Gross-Matos showed more as a run defender than Epenesa or Young, totaling 54 tackles with 20 tackles for a loss on the year. While Epenesa and Young got to the quarterback more, Gross-Matos still put heat on the quarterback with eight sacks and two forced fumbles.     In 2019, Gross-Matos recorded 40 tackles with 9.5 sacks. He was a good run defender and demonstrated improvement as a pass-rusher over his sophomore year. However, Penn State hurt Gross-Matos’ sack production in 2019 by playing him out of position at nose tackle, at five-technique, and in containment.      There is a lot to like about Gross-Matos’ skill set translating to the NFL. He has excellent length and plays with very good leverage that he uses to get off blocks. Gross-Matos sets a physical edge and has the ability to take on blocks and contain plays from getting to the perimeter. While there are occasional plays when he can get pushed back, overall Gross-Matos has some natural strength, and that can be seen with his ability to fight through blockers. He also is a good athlete with closing speed.      As a run defender, Gross-Matos has a real presence, usingg his length to stand up blockers and then his strength to shed them. With speed, he flows quickly to the ball and gets in on tackles. Gross-Matos shows more desire and “want to” than many college edge defenders who seem more consumed with rushing the quarterback. Gross-Matos is dangerous to fight off blocks and fire into the backfield to get a tackle for a loss, a consistent sight during the 2018 season. As stated above, Gross-Matos can get pushed back on occasion, and he could stand to strengthen his base while also playing with good leverage. He can get into trouble when he stands up too high, but overall, his run defense in 2018 was very impressive for a sophomore and first-year starter.      Gross-Matos is dangerous pass-rusher. He has nice club move, using his strength to knock tackles off balance. Once he has them on their heels, he uses a burst to fire by blockers and shows real quickness to close on the quarterback. With his active hands and quality technique, Gross-Matos shows a nice ability to use his hands and feet at the same time. While Gross-Matos is not blindingly fast off the edge, he has enough quickness to give tackles problems with speed.      In the 2020 NFL Draft, team sources say Gross-Matos could go anywhere from the back half of the first round to early in the second round."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Robert Hunt","year":2020,"height":77,"weight":323,"position":"Guard","college":"La.-Lafayette","pros":"Really good feet for a big guy ; Dependable in pass protection ; Asset to neutralize interior pass-rushers ; Really good feet for a big guy ; Quality athlete ; Good build ; Quick to the second level, open field ; Effective as a puller ; Good in space ; Can hit blocks in space ; Quick out of his stance ; Great fit in a zone-blocking scheme ; Good fit as a left guard ; Upside to improve","cons":"Short arms to play tackle – 33.5 inches; Needs to develop more power and strength ; Improve ability to bend ;Summary:  La.-Lafayette was known to have a three-headed monster at running back entering the 2019 season, but one of the big reasons for the team’s ground success was the blocking up front led by Hunt. Hunt played tackle, but NFL teams are projecting him to move inside to guard as a pro. Hunt could be a sleeper pick on the second day of the 2020 NFL Draft who turns into a really good value.","similar_player":"James Carpenter","simular_player_bio":"From a skill-set perspective, Hunt is similar to James Carpenter coming out of Alabama in 2011. Carpenter (6-5, 321) was a first-round pick, but he has not played up to his potential in the NFL because of intangibles. Hunt and Carpenter are almost identical in size with good feet and athleticism. Hunt could be a better version of Carpenter as a pro.","summary":"La.-Lafayette was known to have a three-headed monster at running back entering the 2019 season, but one of the big reasons for the team’s ground success was the blocking up front led by Hunt. Hunt played tackle, but NFL teams are projecting him to move inside to guard as a pro. Hunt could be a sleeper pick on the second day of the 2020 NFL Draft who turns into a really good value.     In pass protection, Hunt projects to be an asset in the NFL. He has very good feet for a big guy, and that is why he played tackle in college. Hunt has a guard body for the pro game, but with his feet and athleticism ,he should be a tough interior blocker in pass protection. Hunt can glide with speed rushers and has the size to hold his ground against powerful defensive tackles. Improving his ability to bend will help him to pass protect at the pro level, but before long, he could be a really dependable and steady pass protector capable of neutralizing interior pass-rushers.     In the ground game, Hunt does a nice job of latching on tying up defenders. He is quick to the second level, and his good feet allow him to project extremely well to a zone-blocking scheme. With his footwork and athleticism, Hunt should be a good guard to pull and fire to the second level. He needs to develop more power and strength for the NFL, thus he would be a better fit as a left guard than a right guard. Hunt has a good build, but in order to get movement as a run blocker in the NFL, he will have to develop in the weight room.     Hunt’s experience at tackle also offers some game-day versatility to chip in an emergency role there. While Hunt should play guard, a team could get away with him at tackle if injuries force their hand. Having that added flexibility is a nice added value for having Hunt as a starter at guard.     The 2020 NFL Draft should have at least nine offensive tackles get selected in the first rounds. Unless some of those tackles are being taken to move inside to guard, Hunt could be the first pure guard drafted. Some sources believe Hunt will get drafted in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, and he won’t last long if he slips to the third round."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ross Blacklock","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":290,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"TCU","pros":"Effective interior pass-rusher ; Good athlete ; Quick at the point of attack ; Closes on quarterbacks in a hurry ; Strong hands ; Uses hands and feet at same time ; Good get-off ; Ability to shed blocks ; Generally strong at the point of attack ; Quick feet ; Solid run defender ; Carries weight well","cons":"Needs development ; Has durability concerns; Injury issues ; Already had a torn Achilles ; One-year-wonder concern ; Plays too high ; Playing high loses height and speed ;Summary:  Entering the 2019 season, Blacklock was not a top prospect after he missed his 2018 season with a torn Achilles. Blacklock, however, broke out in 2019 with 40 tackles with 3.5 sacks. He flashed a little bit as a freshman totaling 27 tackles and two sacks. While the junior could have used more developmental time in college, he decided to skip his senior year and enter the 2020 NFL Draft. ;For the next level, Blacklock has three-down starting potential. It can be hard to find interior defenders with pass-rush skills, and Blacklock has them. He has quickness off the snap and the athleticism to adjust in the short area. Blacklock can fire his gap to get upfield and penetrate the backfield. Due to his compact and thick build, offensive linemen struggle to tie up Blacklock, who has the functional strength to fight through blocks. With his size, strength and athleticism, Blacklock is a dangerous interior rusher who could contribute to a good pass-rushing unit in the NFL. ;In the run game, Blacklock has strength and size at the point of attack to hold his ground. He shows the ability to get off blocks and get in on tackles with quickness and athleticism to make tackles outside of his gap. ;Some team sources feel that Blacklock should have returned to school because he could use more development and experience. Considering he missed the 2018 season, that’s understandable. One issue he needs to improve is playing too high. Blacklock has a tendency to stand up too high off the snap, and that lets offensive linemen get underneath his pads and control him. When Blacklock plays high, he loses his power and quickness. That could be seen at times in 2019, including against Iowa State, so he needs to significantly improve that for the NFL. ;Some have projected Blacklock to be a first-round pick, and he could go late in the first round. Some team sources say they graded Blacklock on Day 2 of the 2020 NFL Draft. They feel he is a bit of a 1-year wonder with some medical and injury concerns. Perhaps the team that likes him enough to draft him does it in the first round, but he should not fall out of the second round if he makes it to Day 2.","similar_player":"Nick Fairley.","simular_player_bio":"Blacklock reminds me of a poor man’s Fairley. Fairley (6-4, 308) and Blacklock are almost identical in size with quickness, athleticism, and an ability to contribute to the interior pass rush. Injury issues are also something both players have in common. If Blacklock improves, I could see him being similar to Fairley, but maybe not quite as good.","summary":"Entering the 2019 season, Blacklock was not a top prospect after he missed his 2018 season with a torn Achilles. Blacklock, however, broke out in 2019 with 40 tackles with 3.5 sacks. He flashed a little bit as a freshman totaling 27 tackles and two sacks. While the junior could have used more developmental time in college, he decided to skip his senior year and enter the 2020 NFL Draft.      For the next level, Blacklock has three-down starting potential. It can be hard to find interior defenders with pass-rush skills, and Blacklock has them. He has quickness off the snap and the athleticism to adjust in the short area. Blacklock can fire his gap to get upfield and penetrate the backfield. Due to his compact and thick build, offensive linemen struggle to tie up Blacklock, who has the functional strength to fight through blocks. With his size, strength and athleticism, Blacklock is a dangerous interior rusher who could contribute to a good pass-rushing unit in the NFL.      In the run game, Blacklock has strength and size at the point of attack to hold his ground. He shows the ability to get off blocks and get in on tackles with quickness and athleticism to make tackles outside of his gap.      Some team sources feel that Blacklock should have returned to school because he could use more development and experience. Considering he missed the 2018 season, that’s understandable. One issue he needs to improve is playing too high. Blacklock has a tendency to stand up too high off the snap, and that lets offensive linemen get underneath his pads and control him. When Blacklock plays high, he loses his power and quickness. That could be seen at times in 2019, including against Iowa State, so he needs to significantly improve that for the NFL.      Some have projected Blacklock to be a first-round pick, and he could go late in the first round. Some team sources say they graded Blacklock on Day 2 of the 2020 NFL Draft. They feel he is a bit of a 1-year wonder with some medical and injury concerns. Perhaps the team that likes him enough to draft him does it in the first round, but he should not fall out of the second round if he makes it to Day 2."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jonathan Taylor","year":2020,"height":71,"weight":216,"position":"Running Back","college":"Wisconsin","pros":"Power runner ; Strength to run through tackles ; Tremendous stiff arm ; Contact balance ; Gets yards after contact ; Strong lower body ; Short-yardage asset ; Keeps feet going after contact ; Can move the pile ; Good speed ; Acceleration ; Quick first-step to hit the hole ; Second gear in the open field ; Can rip off long gains on any carry ; Instinctive runner ; Excellent vision ; Superb patience ; Can create for himself ; Anticipation ; Cutting ability ; Quick feet ; Receiving ability ; Quality route-runner ; Good enough hands ; Excellent body lean to run low ; Runs behind pads ; Bends at the knee ; Decisive runner ; Three-down-starter ability","cons":"Will need development in blitz protection ;Summary:  Going to back to Barry Alvarez’s time at Wisconsin, the Badgers have consistently fielded a tremendous rushing attack and are known for their talented tailbacks and tough offensive linemen. Taylor will keep the tradition going in the 2020 NFL Draft after dominating college football over the past three seasons. ;Taylor was superb out the gate averaging in 2017, 6.6 yards per carry for 1,977 yards with 13 touchdowns. As a sophomore, Taylor averaged 7.1 yards per carry for 2,194 yards with 16 touchdowns. He had eight receptions for 60 yards as well. Taylor exceeded 2,000 yards again in 2019, collecting 2,003 yards and 21 touchdowns while averaging 6.3 yards per carry. The junior also showed more receiving ability with 26 receptions for 252 yards and five touchdowns through the air. ;There is no doubt Taylor has the ability to make an impact as a running back in the NFL given his skill set to be a three-down starter. He possesses an excellent combination of size and speed that lets him run over tacklers or by them. Taylor has a strong build and is very difficult to get down, as he will power through tackles and bounce off defenders to continue to gain yards. He has superb contact balance and runs behind his pads with good knee bend. In short-yardage situations, Taylor is an asset who can create on his own with his power to push the pile. He keeps his legs going after contact with a powerful lower body that is tough to stop. An added element to his power is a wicked stiff-arm that makes it tough for defenders to grab him. ;Taylor can rip off yards in chunks in the open field, making him a threat to turn ordinary carries into big gains with his speed to get downfield. Taylor has a quick first-step and a second gear that allows him to run away from defenders. Taylor isn’t Chris Johnson fast, but he has good speed for the position. With his cutting ability and quick feet, Taylor has some elusiveness in the open field as well. ;Aside from his size and speed, Taylor is a natural runner with very good instincts. He displays excellent vision, patience and anticipation to follow his offensive line before bursting downhill. When holes aren’t open, Taylor is patient to let his line create a crease and uses his vision very well to make something out of nothing. Taylor anticipates where a hole is about to open, and that lets him get to the second level consistently. ;In the passing game, Taylor has pretty good hands for a power back. He can makes some difficult catches and is dangerous in space. In time, he should be an asset in pass protection, but like all college backs, he will need coaching and development for pass blocking in the NFL.","similar_player":"Marshawn Lynch.","simular_player_bio":"Lynch (5-11, 215) and Taylor are nearly identical in size with both having power to run through tacklers and surprising speed for backs with their strong build. In the NFL, I could see Taylor being a back comparable to Lynch.","summary":"Going to back to Barry Alvarez’s time at Wisconsin, the Badgers have consistently fielded a tremendous rushing attack and are known for their talented tailbacks and tough offensive linemen. Taylor will keep the tradition going in the 2020 NFL Draft after dominating college football over the past three seasons.      Taylor was superb out the gate averaging in 2017, 6.6 yards per carry for 1,977 yards with 13 touchdowns. As a sophomore, Taylor averaged 7.1 yards per carry for 2,194 yards with 16 touchdowns. He had eight receptions for 60 yards as well. Taylor exceeded 2,000 yards again in 2019, collecting 2,003 yards and 21 touchdowns while averaging 6.3 yards per carry. The junior also showed more receiving ability with 26 receptions for 252 yards and five touchdowns through the air.      There is no doubt Taylor has the ability to make an impact as a running back in the NFL given his skill set to be a three-down starter. He possesses an excellent combination of size and speed that lets him run over tacklers or by them. Taylor has a strong build and is very difficult to get down, as he will power through tackles and bounce off defenders to continue to gain yards. He has superb contact balance and runs behind his pads with good knee bend. In short-yardage situations, Taylor is an asset who can create on his own with his power to push the pile. He keeps his legs going after contact with a powerful lower body that is tough to stop. An added element to his power is a wicked stiff-arm that makes it tough for defenders to grab him.      Taylor can rip off yards in chunks in the open field, making him a threat to turn ordinary carries into big gains with his speed to get downfield. Taylor has a quick first-step and a second gear that allows him to run away from defenders. Taylor isn’t Chris Johnson fast, but he has good speed for the position. With his cutting ability and quick feet, Taylor has some elusiveness in the open field as well.      Aside from his size and speed, Taylor is a natural runner with very good instincts. He displays excellent vision, patience and anticipation to follow his offensive line before bursting downhill. When holes aren’t open, Taylor is patient to let his line create a crease and uses his vision very well to make something out of nothing. Taylor anticipates where a hole is about to open, and that lets him get to the second level consistently.      In the passing game, Taylor has pretty good hands for a power back. He can makes some difficult catches and is dangerous in space. In time, he should be an asset in pass protection, but like all college backs, he will need coaching and development for pass blocking in the NFL.     In speaking to nine team sources, six of them said Taylor was a first-round talent while three said they had a second-round grade on Taylor. A couple of teams said they had Taylor as the top back for the 2020 NFL Draft. One said they thought Taylor could go in first half of Round 1, and another said he could be a top-20 pick. Most thought Taylor would go in the first round, but he could slide because teams decide to address another position without as much depth as they feel they can still land a good running back on Day 2 of the 2020 NFL Draft.     “[Taylor’s] a first-round talent,” said an NFC director of college scouting, “If the runners slide like the offensive tackles and wide receivers slightly did last year, then he’ll go top of [Round 2].”     Regardless of where he’s drafted, Taylor should be a three-down starter quickly and could be one of the top running backs in the NFL and potentially make some Pro Bowls."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cole Kmet","year":2020,"height":78,"weight":262,"position":"Tight End","college":"Notre Dame","pros":"Soft hands ; Reliable to make catches in traffic ; Good height, weight ; Willing to go across the middle ; Can function as an underneath receiver ; Has the frame to be a blocker ; Red-zone contributor ; Size mismatch versus safeties ; Presents a big target","cons":"One-year wonder ; Lacks ability to separate in the NFL; Not fast enough to be a true receiving threat; Needs to improve as a blocker ; Could stand to get stronger ; Should get more aggressive as a blocker ;Summary:  Notre Dame has had a nice run of tight end prospects over recent years, and Kmet will continue that tradition for the 2020 NFL Draft. After having only 15 catches for 162 yards as a sophomore, Kmet had a huge jump in production as a junior, catching 43 passes for 515 yards and six touchdowns. After he decided to skip his senior year, Kmet had a solid combine with a respectable 40-yard dash time and a nice performance in the field drills.","similar_player":"C.J. Fiedorowicz","simular_player_bio":"I thought Kmet reminded me of Fiedorowicz, and sources agreed that was a good comparison. Fiedorowicz (6-5, 265) and Kmet are almost the same size and have the ability to contribute as underneath receivers and blockers as Y tight ends. They are solid but not special. Fiedorowicz was on his way to a solid NFL career before repeated concussions cut it short.","summary":"Notre Dame has had a nice run of tight end prospects over recent years, and Kmet will continue that tradition for the 2020 NFL Draft. After having only 15 catches for 162 yards as a sophomore, Kmet had a huge jump in production as a junior, catching 43 passes for 515 yards and six touchdowns. After he decided to skip his senior year, Kmet had a solid combine with a respectable 40-yard dash time and a nice performance in the field drills.     Team sources call Kmet a big tight end with the body of a Y – blocking – tight end. They say he is a typical Y athlete and not special in the passing game. He will make the occasional play as an underneath receiver, but will struggle to separate in the NFL because he lacks the speed to be a true receiving threat. Kmet has good hands and presents a big target for his quarterback while providing a size mismatch against safeties in man coverage.      Sources go on to say Kmet is not a killer in the run game and needs to improve as a blocker. They feel he is better than other tight end prospects, but they don’t see Kmet as a a first-round talent.     In the 2020 NFL Draft, Kmet could go as high as the second round and probably won’t go lower than the third round."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Grant Delpit","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":213,"position":"Safety","college":"LSU","pros":"Instinctive ; Real presence in the middle of the field ; Physical ; Hard hitter ; Contributing run defender ; Can drive and fill in the box ; Around the ball ; Good coverage safety ; Versatile coverage safety ; Can help cover big receivers ; Able to zone cover in the short middle of the field ; Ball skills ; Interception threat ; Capable of playing the deep center fielder ; Plays fast ; Athletic ; Covers ground ; Good vision, eye discipline ; Asset to defend big receivers ; Fluid; can turn and run ; Good height ; Should be able to play quickly ; Experienced and successful against good college talent ; Versatile ; Leader ; Field general presence ; Upside","cons":"More natural at strong ; Can take bad angles in coverage downfield ; Can react a little late to deep routes ; Misses a lot of tackles ; Doesn’t have great top end speed ; Doesn’t have great range ; Doesn’t play with good strength","similar_player":"Jamal Adams","simular_player_bio":"In the NFL, I think Delpit will be a poor man’s Jamal Adams. Delpit may not ever be quite as good as Adams in run defense, but I think Delpit could be pretty comparable in pass coverage.","summary":"Some players are so good they jump out at you even when you are studying other players for another draft class. That was the case with Delpit, who was impossible to miss when watching LSU in 2018. The fast and physical safety was all over the field for the Tigers. Watching tape of LSU, Delpit jumped off the screen and commanded viewers to take notice. That season, Delpit had 74 tackles, 9.5 tackles for a loss, five sacks, nine passes batted and five interceptions. He showed an excellent combination of size and speed to be a difference-maker at safety in the professional ranks. That impressive high quality play to go along with his skill set had NFL teams thinking he had top-20 potential for his draft class.      As a junior, Delpit was not as prolific on the stat sheet. LSU moved him around more, and he didn’t play as close to the line of scrimmage. Additionally, the undefeated Tigers blew out so many opponents that their starters played less and Delpit spent more time in coverage with teams forced to pass and play from behind. That hurt his tackle total and other metrics, but he also did not play as well in his junior year compared to 2018. Delpit had a superb game against Florida, one of the closest games LSU had during the regular season, with some mixed outings against Georgia and Texas A&M. In 2019, Delpit recorded 59 tackles, two interceptions, one sack and seven passes broken up.      In 2018, Delpit was such a prominent defender for the Tigers as his instincts had him routinely around the ball, making plays for his defense and making it difficult for the offense to move the ball. Delpit’s awareness and recognition skills are solid as he is assignment sound in pass coverage while also contributing stops in the ground game.      Delpit has potential on pass defense. He is a dangerous blitzer and adept at getting after the quarterback. In coverage, Delpit can help in a variety of ways. He has the speed to cover ground, but doesn’t have great range to be a deep centerfielder. He does a nice job of using his vision to play the ball and break up passes while covering wideouts. If Delpit gets stronger, he could help cover tight ends and big receivers in man coverage because he has the speed to run with them with the size to handle height. Right now however, tight ends could push him around, so he needs to grow more physical.     Delpit looks more natural and comfortable playing strong safety, but he played some free safety in college. Occasionally at free safety, he would react a hair late to deep passes and/or take a bad angle downfield. Hence, he is more natural at strong safety. He lined up all over the place for LSU in 2018 and 2019, including free safety, so he has some experience.     As a run defender, Delpit is a contributor. He uses his instincts to fire to the ball and make plays. In 2019, Delpit missed a lot of tackles and didn’t play with good strength, so he needs to improve that for the next level. Delpit is not the thickest or strongest of safeties, but he throws his body around and shows no hesitation to fire into the scrum and make a tackle. Delpit looks more comfortable near the line of scrimmage and being the eighth man in the box. In the NFL, he could be a valuable defender in stopping rushing attacks if he gets stronger, more physical, and cuts out the missed tackles.     Delpit could develop into a solid strong safety as a pro, and if he plays more like his 2018 version, he could end up being a good value as a late first-round or second-round pick. A number of team sources believe Delpit will be selected during Round 2 of the 2020 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Antoine Winfield Jr.","year":2020,"height":69,"weight":203,"position":"Safety","college":"Minnesota","pros":"Instinctive ; Tremendous coverage safety ; Can play single high free safety ; Very fast; covers a lot of ground ; Excellent ball skills ; Good hands ; Plays the ball well ; Good vision ; Doesn’t take false steps in coverage ; Disciplined on the back end ; Willing to get physical ; Solid tackler ; Keeps plays in front of him ; Steady at covering receivers over the top ; Man-coverage ability on slot receivers ; Fluid; can flip his hips and run ; Always around the ball ; NFL pedigree ; Experienced","cons":"Short ; Will struggle with receivers and tight ends making catches over him ; Can get boxed out ; Can get pushed around ; Free safety only ; Doesn’t fit as the eighth man in the box ; Not interchangeable to play free or strong safety ;Summary:  Being the son of a player who had a good NFL career can bring a lot of expectations and pressure. Antoine Winfield played 14 NFL seasons after being a first-round pick out of Ohio State. His son, Antoine Winfield Jr., was able to live up to the hype during the course of his playing career at Minnesota. After some solid years, Winfield had a massive 2019 campaign in which he totaled 85 tackles with seven interceptions, three sacks, two forced fumbles and a pass broken up. Winfield then had a very good workout at the NFL Scouting Combine, including a 4.45-second time in the 40-yard dash.","similar_player":"Karl Joseph","simular_player_bio":"Winfield is a good player like Joseph, and both of them have problems being 5-foot-9. Joseph is more physical, while Winfield is better in coverage. In the NFL, Winfield could be a solid contributor like Joseph but has size limitations.","summary":"Being the son of a player who had a good NFL career can bring a lot of expectations and pressure. Antoine Winfield played 14 NFL seasons after being a first-round pick out of Ohio State. His son, Antoine Winfield Jr., was able to live up to the hype during the course of his playing career at Minnesota. After some solid years, Winfield had a massive 2019 campaign in which he totaled 85 tackles with seven interceptions, three sacks, two forced fumbles and a pass broken up. Winfield then had a very good workout at the NFL Scouting Combine, including a 4.45-second time in the 40-yard dash.     In pass coverage, Winfield is a dangerous play-maker who has good instincts and covers a lot of ground on the back end. He is a true ballhawk who is a threat to create turnovers for his defense. Winfield plays the ball well and shows very good field vision. He is a disciplined defender on the back end who doesn’t take false steps in coverage. With his speed, Winfield is a rangy safety who can get from the middle of the field to the sideline and is able to pick up speed receivers downfield.     Winfield is a willing tackler in the ground game, and there are times when he dishes out some hits that are surprising for a defender of his size. Winfield shows nice technique as a tackler and wraps up ball-carriers. As a pro, he will not have the size to be the eighth man in the box and take on big backs. He should be a free safety who lines up downfield.     On top of being a potential starting safety, Winfield could be a core special teams player who also contributes as a returner.      For the next level, Winfield could be a starting free safety. He has great tape and is a pure football player who has superb instincts. The big issue for him is being a short for a defender. He is going to have issues with pro receivers and tight ends making catches over him, boxing him out, and pushing him around. Because of the size issue, Winfield probably will slip to the second day of the 2020 NFL Draft, according to team sources. They see him as a late second-round or third-round pick."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"KJ Hamler","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Marlon Davidson","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":297,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Auburn","pros":"Tough as nails ; Very physical ; Good motor ; Powerful bull rush ; Can set the edge ; Strength to work off blocks ; Strong run defender ; Active pass-rusher ; Takes on and sheds blocks ; Strong, active hands ; Uses hands and feet at the same time ; Has some quickness ; Developed technique ; Plays with good leverage ; Quality lateral anchor ; Reliable to hold his ground ; Disciplined ; Intelligent ; Can rush from the inside ; Special teams contributor ; Excellent fit as a five-technique in a 3-4 ; Sturdy to be a base end in a 4-3","cons":"Not a great athlete ; Lacks elite speed as an edge rusher ; Could use more pass-rushing moves ; Could be solid pro but not super productive as a pass rusher ; Stiffness ; Can struggle to dip his hips to get pointed to the quarterback ; Short arms (32.88 inches) ;Summary:  Auburn has produced a number of good NFL defensive line prospects in recent years, so it said a lot about Davidson that he was able to work his way onto the field as a freshman. In 2016, he had had 38 tackles with six for a loss, 2.5 sacks, four passes batted and one forced fumble. Davidson then totaled 43 tackles with 6.5 tackles for a loss, 3.5 sacks and one forced fumble in 2017.;Davidson was improved as a junior and senior despite playing banged up at times. In his third season, Davidson had 46 tackles with 4.5 for a loss, 3.5 sacks and three passes broken up. He was a big presence on special teams in 2018, notching a number of blocked kicks. The NFL was available, but Davidson made a wise decision to return for his senior year, and he showed improved pass-rush ability in 2019. Davidson had 49 tackles with 7.5 sacks and two forced fumbles over the season while forming an excellent tandem with star defensive tackle Derrick Brown.","similar_player":"Allen Bailey.","simular_player_bio":"Davidson reminds me some of a better version of Bailey. Bailey (6-3, 288) and Davidson are almost identical in size, with both being hard-nosed football players who display toughness at the point of attack. Bailey had six sacks in 2018, and in the NFL, I think Davidson will top out in the 6-8 sack range during the good years of his career.","summary":"Auburn has produced a number of good NFL defensive line prospects in recent years, so it said a lot about Davidson that he was able to work his way onto the field as a freshman. In 2016, he had had 38 tackles with six for a loss, 2.5 sacks, four passes batted and one forced fumble. Davidson then totaled 43 tackles with 6.5 tackles for a loss, 3.5 sacks and one forced fumble in 2017.     Davidson was improved as a junior and senior despite playing banged up at times. In his third season, Davidson had 46 tackles with 4.5 for a loss, 3.5 sacks and three passes broken up. He was a big presence on special teams in 2018, notching a number of blocked kicks. The NFL was available, but Davidson made a wise decision to return for his senior year, and he showed improved pass-rush ability in 2019. Davidson had 49 tackles with 7.5 sacks and two forced fumbles over the season while forming an excellent tandem with star defensive tackle Derrick Brown.     For the NFL, Davidson is a physical defender at the point of attack who is tough as nails and difficult to move in the ground game. He holds his gap well with the strength to work off blocks. With his quality lateral anchor and good leverage, offensive linemen struggle to move Davidson. He takes on and sheds blocks to get in on tackles that help produce quality down-and-distance situations. Davidson has a steady motor and doesn’t quit on plays. With his strength, build, good fundamentals, and technique, Davidson should be an asset as a run defender at the next level.      Davidson solidly contributes to the pass rush, but is not a world beater. He does not have elite speed and athleticism off the edge. Davidson has a powerful bull rush and some quickness out of his stance, but he is stiff and can struggle to dip his hips to redirect to the quarterback. As a rusher, Davidson presents some versatility to move inside and go against guards. Davidson will probably never be a prolific sacker of the quarterback at the next level, but he could be a really good complement on the other side from an elite edge rusher.      Davidson can line up on the edge or move inside to tackle as a three-technique. For the NFL. his best fit cold come as a base end in a 4-3 or playing five-technique in a 3-4. While Davidson does not have ideal height and length for a five-technique, his strength and toughness would allow him to play there.     Davidson has a shot at being pick in the back half of the first round in the 2020 NFL Draft. If he isn’t chosen in Round 1, he should go in the second round."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Darrell Taylor","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chase Claypool","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":238,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Notre Dame","pros":"Mismatch size ; Red-zone weapon ; Good hands ; Large hands – 10 inches ; Leaping ability ; Body control ; Good height, length, weight ; Adept at boxing out defenders ; Dangerous on 50-50 contested catches ; High points the ball well ; Tough to cover along the sideline ; Consistent ; Run-after-the-catch skills ; Traces the ball well ; Tough to tackle; Could move to tight end ; Upside","cons":"Will struggle to separate in the NFL ; Not a twitchy, fluid route runner ; Play speed doesn’t match workout speed ;Summary:  In recent years, Notre Dame has had some impressive athletic specimens at wide receiver, but it hasn’t always been easy to see what these players are capable of because inconsistent quarterback play in South Beng. Claypool is one of those players who was held back during his collegiate career. The giant wideout, however, was able to show enough to enter the 2020 NFL Draft as an early-round prospect.","similar_player":"Vincent Jackson","simular_player_bio":"There are a lot of similarities between Claypool and Jackson. They are big wide receivers who provide a size mismatch while also being faster than expected. In the NFL, I could see Claypool being a receiver similar to Jackson, provided Claypool pans out.","summary":"In recent years, Notre Dame has had some impressive athletic specimens at wide receiver, but it hasn’t always been easy to see what these players are capable of because inconsistent quarterback play in South Beng. Claypool is one of those players who was held back during his collegiate career. The giant wideout, however, was able to show enough to enter the 2020 NFL Draft as an early-round prospect.     In 2017, Claypool and all of the Notre Dame wide receivers were held back by inept quarterback play. Brandon Wimbush was a good runner, but terrible at throwing the ball. Claypool totaled 29 receptions for 402 yards and two touchdowns that season. A year later, Claypool notched 50 receptions for 639 yards and four touchdowns. The Fighting Irish finally did a better job of getting him the ball as a senior, when he caught 66 passes 1,037 yards and 13 touchdowns.     After the season, Claypool had a solid week of practice at the Senior Bowl and helped himself by running a faster than expected 40 of 4.42 seconds at the combine. Team sources said Claypool did not play at that speed, but his 40 definitely helped him.      Claypool projects to the NFL as a big possessional receiver who could end up being a No. 1 wideout. Obviously, the massive wideout presents a size mismatch problem, and even when he’s covered, he is open because he can uses his height, leaping ability, and bulk to box out defenders for the ball. Claypool has very good leaping ability and is able to hang in the air and has the skill to highpoint the football. He is a dangerous red-zone weapon on fade passes, and as a pro, he will be a valuable contributor near the end zone. Claypool is very dangerous on back-shoulder throws and 50-50 passes, with his large catch radius makeing him a problem for defensive backs.     On top of his size, Claypool is a dangerous run-after-the-catch receiver. Defensive backs have a hard time getting him down, and he shows a burst to get downfield. Claypool could be a good weapon on the staple routes of the west coast offense – slants, digs and crosses – to present a big target and pick up yards after the catch. He has reliable, large hands and is a natural hands catcher. As a pro, Claypool could be a high-volume receiver who produces large catch totals.      Even though Claypool ran fast for a big receiver at the combine, the big concern for Claypool in the NFL is how well he runs in games, as team sources felt he did not play as fast as the 40 time suggests in college. Claypool is not a quick-twitch, explosive, agile route-runner. Thus, he is not going to be a receiver who creates a lot of separation from NFL cornerbacks. He is going to struggle to get open against man coverage, so his quarterback is going to have to trust him, and Claypool will have to win a lot of contested catches.      If the separation issues prove to be too much of liability, Claypool could get consideration moving to tight end. If he can develop as a blocker, Claypool has the size to be a F – movement – tight end who provides mismatches in the passing game. If he moved to tight end full-time, Claypool would need to get stronger to serve as a more viable blocker.      Claypool will probably be selected by the end of the second round in the 2020 NFL Draft. WalterFootball.com knows some teams that have Claypool in consideration in the back half of the first round and some that have him in the running for a high second-round pick. Most likely, Claypool will be among the first players selected on the second night of the 2020 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jaylon Johnson","year":2020,"height":72,"weight":193,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Utah","pros":"Good height ; Good length ; Gritty defender ; Challenges receivers ; Size to match up against big receivers ; Wins on 50-50 passes ; Plays the ball well in air ; Ball aware ; Quality ball skills ; Soft hands to intercept passes ; Threat to take the ball away ; Natural zone corner ; Quick to drive on the ball ; Good vision","cons":"Extremely stiff ; Not able to flip his hips ; Thin build ; Thin lower body ; Scheme limitations ; Not a fit for off-man coverage ; Outside corner only ; Straight line athletically ;Summary:  In January of 2019 at the all-star games, some NFL evaluators remarked to me about the physicality and toughness of the Utah defense during the 2018 season. Johnson was the star of the coverage side of that stop unit as he produced a lot of big plays for the Utes. With four interceptions, four passes broken up and 41 tackles, Johnson was one of the best corners in the Pac-12. After being a star recruit, Johnson eared playing time as a freshman, recording 25 tackles with an interceptions and six passes broken up.","similar_player":"Trumaine Johnson","simular_player_bio":"Some team sources said Jaylon Johnson reminds them of Trumaine Johnson. Trumaine Johnson (6-2, 210) was a second-day pick of the St. Louis Rams in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Montana. If Jaylon Johnson can add some weight, he could be a corner comparable to Trumaine Johnson.","summary":"In January of 2019 at the all-star games, some NFL evaluators remarked to me about the physicality and toughness of the Utah defense during the 2018 season. Johnson was the star of the coverage side of that stop unit as he produced a lot of big plays for the Utes. With four interceptions, four passes broken up and 41 tackles, Johnson was one of the best corners in the Pac-12. After being a star recruit, Johnson eared playing time as a freshman, recording 25 tackles with an interceptions and six passes broken up.     To finish his collegiate career, Johnson had a strong season for the Utes with 36 tackles with 11 passes broken up and two interceptions in 2019. He put together an impressive game against Washington with a key pick-six to lead the Utah comeback.      Johnson is a gritty defender for the next level. With his physical demeanor, Johnson is an aggressive corner who really battles receivers. He challenges wideouts with size and wins on 50-50 passes by wanting it more. His aggressive style of play can also be seen in Johnson being very dangerous in zone coverage as he is quick to drive on the ball. He has good vision to read plays and breaks hard downhill to break up passes or jump a route to snatch the pass way. Johnson has impressive ball skills and is very ball aware.      Johnson could be limited to being a zone corner in the NFL becaise he is extremely stiff. He is not a corner who can flip his hips and run. Due to the tight hips and ankles, Johnson should not be in a scheme that has him playing lots of off-man coverage. The hip tightness is a concern for press-man technique as well. Johnson has a thin build with a skinny lower body, so getting pushed around by NFL receivers could be a problem. Hence, playing mostly zone coverage could be his best fit.     In the 2020 NFL Draft, Johnson looks like a potential second-day pick."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Trevon Diggs","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":205,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Alabama","pros":"Good height ; Good length ; Good weight, strength ; Straight-line speed ; Size to match up against big receivers ; Above average instincts ; Plays the ball well in air ; Good ball skills ; Soft hands to intercept passes ; Threat to take the ball away ; Has experience returning kicks on special teams","cons":"Raw ; Needs development ; Outside corner only ; Straight-line athletically ; Late getting his head around to track the ball in flight ; Bites on double moves ; Mental toughness ; Folds in crunch time ;Summary:  As the younger brother of Stefon Diggs, Trevon Diggs has been a known commodity in the scouting community for some time. As a freshman wide receiver, Diggs had 11 receptions for 88 yards and a touchdown. He converted positions for his sophomore year and totaled 13 tackles with five breakups and an interception. Diggs was buried on the depth chart behind Anthony Averett, Levi Wallace and Tony Brown that season.","similar_player":"Quinton Dunbar","simular_player_bio":"There are a lot of similarities between Diggs and Dunbar. Dunbar (6-2, 205) is almost identical in size and has some of the same strengths and limitations as Diggs. Both started out playing receiver, but Diggs received more cornerback experience in college than Dunbar, who played wide receiver at Florida. If Diggs pans out in the NFL, I could see him being a corner comparable to Dunbar.","summary":"As the younger brother of Stefon Diggs, Trevon Diggs has been a known commodity in the scouting community for some time. As a freshman wide receiver, Diggs had 11 receptions for 88 yards and a touchdown. He converted positions for his sophomore year and totaled 13 tackles with five breakups and an interception. Diggs was buried on the depth chart behind Anthony Averett, Levi Wallace and Tony Brown that season.     Diggs flashed in 2017, but he still was developing, and he was significantly improved in 2018 before going down with a foot injury that ended his season. That season, Diggs totaled 20 tackles with six passes broken up, one forced fumble and one interception. In 2019, Diggs had 37 tackles, three interceptions and eight passes defended. He was a solid cover corner for Alabama, but he had some struggles in big games during his career and played his worst in crunch time.      Diggs has some real talent in pass coverage, possessing a hard-to-find skill set. He has excellent height and length that allow him to cover big receivers to prevent a size mismatch. Diggs has the speed to run downfield and also does a nice job of playing the ball. His background as a wide receiver can be seen in the way he attacks the ball with solid hands, and his ball skills are one of his better traits for the next level.     Diggs is going to need some development for the NFL and has some rawness to him. That’s understandable given his injury history and from having playing some wide receiver early on at Alabama. Diggs has aboveaverage instincts, but is not a natural corner. He’s late getting his head around to track the ball in flight and bites on double moves. Diggs is a bit straight line and is not a super twitchy athlete. Some team sources feel Diggs folds when things get tough, and they have concerns about his mental toughness. Thus, Diggs could use some developmental time as a pro, which could hinder his sticking in the league if he is thrown straight into the fire.     Diggs is big and can run, so he projects to being a starting corner on the outside. Multiple team sources said they graded him on the second day of the 2020 NFL Draft, but he could sneak into the first round because of his skill set. In the NFL, Diggs could be a starter and has the skill set to be very good, but his limitations could have him topping out as a solid starter."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cam Akers","year":2020,"height":70,"weight":217,"position":"Running Back","college":"Florida State","pros":"Quality size ; Good speed ; Threat to break off long runs ; Can run away from the defense; A do-it-all back ; Good feet ; Elusive runner; Shifty in the open field ; Cutting ability ; Good vision ; Runs behind his pads ; Good knee bend ; Contact balance ; Can pick up yards after contact ; Dangerous receiver out of the backfield ; Weapon on check downs ; Soft hands ; Three-down-starter ability","cons":"Selective as a blocker ; Blocks soft at times ;Summary:  Florida State has had an excellent run of producing NFL running backs in recent years, and Akers will continue the tradition established by Devonta Freeman and Dalvin Cook. Like those two Seminoles, Akers could be a second-day pick who outperforms his draft slot because Akers has close to first-round ability. Cook had first-round ability as well, so Akers could be a real steal in the 2020 NFL Draft.","similar_player":"Kareem Hunt.","simular_player_bio":"Some team sources said Akers reminds them of Kareem Hunt during his time with the Chiefs. Both are do-it-all backs as runners and receivers who combine size with speed. Hunt was a second-day pick and Akers is likely to be as well.","summary":"Florida State has had an excellent run of producing NFL running backs in recent years, and Akers will continue the tradition established by Devonta Freeman and Dalvin Cook. Like those two Seminoles, Akers could be a second-day pick who outperforms his draft slot because Akers has close to first-round ability. Cook had first-round ability as well, so Akers could be a real steal in the 2020 NFL Draft.     Over three years, Akers played well for Florida State despite having an awful offensive line in front of him. He had a strong start as a freshman in 2017 with an average of 5.3 yards per carry for 1,024 yards with seven touchdowns. He caught 16 passes for 116 yards and a score that season. In 2018, he averaged 4.4 yards per carry for 706 yards with six touchdowns. He also caught 23 passes for 145 yards with two scores. In his final season, Akers averaged 5.0 yards per carry for 1,144 yards with 14 touchdowns. He also hauled in 30 receptions for 225 yards and four scores. After declaring for the 2020 NFL Draft, Akers was superb at the NFL Scouting Combine with a fast 40-yard dash time of 4.47 seconds and a very good field workout.      For the next level, Akers is a do-it-all back who looks like a three-down starter with Pro Bowl potential. The 217-pounder has an excellent combination of size and speed. Akers shows the power to run through tackles and the speed to hit the second level while being able hit the gas in the open field to run away from the defense. Akers is a threat to break off long runs on any touch, and he would have produced a lot more big plays in college if it weren’t for a terrible offensive line.      Akers has a lot of natural abilities as a runner that make him a play-maker. He has very good feet and cutting skill to stop on a dime with a sudden ability to change direction. On top of his feet and cutting ability, Akers has good vision and patience to let holes develop while also being able to create on his own. He is a shifty runner and elusive in the open field to dodge tacklers, givieng him the ability to make defenders miss. Akers possesses the strength to get yards after contact with balance to sustain hits and a strong build to finish his runs well. With his size, speed, and running ability, Akers can be the engine for a NFL offense.      Akers is also a weapon in the passing game as a check down receiver. He has soft hands and finds the soft spots to get open for his quarterback. Akers is too quick, sudden, and explosive for linebackers to cover, so he should be a real mismatch weapon.     Akers needs work as a blocker, as all college backs do entering the next level. He flashes potential, but he is selective as a blocker and soft at times. After getting development from his pro coaches, he could become a good blocker because he has the size and potential attitude to execute. Akers might need to rotate out of obvious blocking situations to start out his NFL career as he develops that ability.      In the 2020 NFL Draft, Akers looks worthy of being selected in the second round. It would be surprising if he made it Round 3. If there were a lot of running back-needy teams picking late in the first round, Akers would not be a reach there from a talent perspective."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jalen Hurts","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":218,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Oklahoma","pros":"Tough ; Takes hits and doesn’t get hurt ; Durable ; Winner","cons":"Very limited passer ; Struggles to see the field ; Poor vision ; Struggles to read defenses ; Slow to work through progressions ; Not an accurate passer; One-read quarterback ; Arm strength is average ; Personality issues ;Summary:  Hurts’ story is well known after he had a lot of success at Alabama, helping the program to some huge wins during his career with the team, but he really struggled as a pocket passer, which led to him becoming a backup. In 2018 as a backup, Hurts completed 73 percent of his passes for 765 yards with eight touchdowns and two interceptions. In 2017, he completed 61 percent of his passes for 2,081 yards with 17 touchdowns an interception. Hurts completed 63 percent of his passes as a freshman for 2,780 yards with 23 touchdowns and nine interceptions while serving as a solid game manager for a team loaded with talent.","similar_player":"Pat White.","simular_player_bio":"Hurts and White (6-0, 205) are very similar as successful college quarterbacks who had passing limitations for the NFL. White was a bust as a second-round pick for the Dolphins in 2009. Hurts shouldn’t go that high in the 2020 NFL Draft, and he would be better off trying to mimic Taysom Hill as an NFL player.","summary":"Hurts’ story is well known after he had a lot of success at Alabama, helping the program to some huge wins during his career with the team, but he really struggled as a pocket passer, which led to him becoming a backup. In 2018 as a backup, Hurts completed 73 percent of his passes for 765 yards with eight touchdowns and two interceptions. In 2017, he completed 61 percent of his passes for 2,081 yards with 17 touchdowns an interception. Hurts completed 63 percent of his passes as a freshman for 2,780 yards with 23 touchdowns and nine interceptions while serving as a solid game manager for a team loaded with talent.     After Tua Tagovailoa took the starting job from Hurts at Alabama, Hurts transferred to Oklahoma for his senior year. Under Lincoln Riley, he completed 70 percent of his passes in 2019 for 3,851 yards with 32 touchdowns and eight interceptions. Hurts had a lot of good receiver talent to work with, and the Sooners became more of a running offense with him at quarterback compared to how they operated with Kyler Murray and Baker Mayfield in the previous two seasons. League sources say Hurts is not the personality made out to be, and they heard from some staff at Oklahoma who are happy to see Hurts leave the program. Behind the scenes, it sounds as though things weren’t as smooth for him in the transition from Alabama to Oklahoma.      ESPN and other media outlets hyped Hurts throughout 2019, but in speaking to some sources, they did not see Hurts that way. They feel he struggles to read defenses, too often after one read he looks to run, is not that accurate, does not have impressive arm strength, and is not a great runner for the NFL. They feel Hurts is tough and a winner, so they could see a team taking him in the mid-rounds of the 2020 NFL Draft if a team really likes him and wants to work with him as a backup quarterback who might be able to contribute somewhat, like Taysom Hill in New Orleans. Some feel Hurts should move to fullback for the NFL, as his struggles to see the field were given further proof at the Senior Bowl.      Hurts could sneak into the second day of the 2020 NFL Draft as a late third-round pick. If he doesn’t go in Round 3, he probably will get selected in the fourth or fifth round."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"J.K. Dobbins","year":2020,"height":70,"weight":214,"position":"Running Back","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Acceleration ; Quick first-step to hit the hole ; Second gear in the open field ; Can rip off long gains on any carry ; Instinctive runner ; Excellent vision ; Anticipation ; Compact build ; Strength to run through tackles ; Picks up yards after contact ; Elusive; has moves in the open field ; Cutting ability ; Quick feet ; Can run in short-yardage situations ; Receiving skills ; Good route-runner ; Soft hands ; Excellent body lean to run low ; Runs behind pads ; Bends at the knee ; Keeps feet going after contact ; Decisive runner ; Three-down-starter ability","cons":"Fumble issues late in 2019 season ; Good, but not elite, speed ; Will need development in blitz protection ;Summary:  During Urban Meyer’s run at Ohio State, the Buckeyes were a factory for NFL talent, producing one excellent draft class after another. Perhaps there was no position that they were more dominant on the field at as running back. The Buckeyes’ rushing attack carried them to roll over the Big Ten during Meyer’s tenure via a string of talented running backs. Thus, it says a lot about J.K. Dobbins when he became a starter in his very first game of college football. Once Dobbins earned that opportunity, he never looked back as was Ohio State’s feature back over the past two seasons despite more experienced backs already on the roster.","similar_player":"Devonta Freeman.","simular_player_bio":"Dobbins reminds me of a taller and slightly bigger version of Freeman. Freeman was a second-day pick coming out of Florida State, and Dobbins could go on Day 2 in the 2020 NFL Draft.","summary":"During Urban Meyer’s run at Ohio State, the Buckeyes were a factory for NFL talent, producing one excellent draft class after another. Perhaps there was no position that they were more dominant on the field at as running back. The Buckeyes’ rushing attack carried them to roll over the Big Ten during Meyer’s tenure via a string of talented running backs. Thus, it says a lot about J.K. Dobbins when he became a starter in his very first game of college football. Once Dobbins earned that opportunity, he never looked back as was Ohio State’s feature back over the past two seasons despite more experienced backs already on the roster.     After Ezekiel Elliott moved on to the NFL, Mike Weber was supposed to be the next star running back at Ohio State. But an injury slowed Weber down to start the 2017 season and Dobbins beat out the other backs for the starting job for Week 1. The Buckeyes turned to Dobbins, and the freshman dominated the competition immediately. He averaged 7.2 yards per carry in 2017 for 1,403 yards with seven touchdowns. He also had 22 receptions for 135 yards and a touchdown. In 2018, Dobbins averaged 4.6 yards per carry for 1,053 yards with 10 touchdowns. While being the starter, Dobbins split the carries with Weber and others to keep the backs fresh and healthy. Dobbins also recorded 26 receptions for 263 yards as a sophomore.      Dobbins has been the workhorse for the Ohio State backfield in 2019, taking on a heavy work load. Entering the college playoff, the junior has averaged 6.5 yards per carry for 1,829 yards with 20 touchdowns. He has 17 receptions for 200 yards and two touchdowns as well. To close out an undefeated regular season, Ohio State leaned on Dobbins heavily, as he had 33 carries versus Wisconsin, 31 attempts a week earlier versus Michigan, and a whopping 36 carries the game before that against Penn State. Dobbins had fumbles against Penn State and Michigan, but showed a lot of toughness to take on that amount of carries against three tough opponents.      There is no doubt Dobbins has the ability to be a NFL running back with a skill set to be in contention as a three-down starter early in his pro career. The first trait that generates a lot of talk about Dobbins is his acceleration, as he has a quick first step to hit the hole and a second gear to burst to the second level of the defense. In the open field, Dobbins can rip off yards in chunks and is a threat to turn ordinary carries into big gains.      Aside from his quickness, Dobbins is a natural runner with instincts. He has excellent vision and anticipation to follow his line before bursting downhill after quickly anticipating where a hole is about to open. On top of his feel for running with the ball, Dobbins has a compact build that provides him with some power to run through tackles and pick up yards after contact. He has plus balance to maintain his feet after getting hit by defenders, and he uses his stature to run through would-be tacklers. Dobbins has some moves, quick feet, and elusiveness in the open field. His strength and build make him a quality short-yardage runner as well.     One trait that really will get evaluators excited is Dobbins’ ability as a receiver. He is very dangerous at running wheel routes, as he is fluid in space and has shown tremendous hands to make some difficult catches downfield. He makes some pretty hands catches with good technique not to use his body. Dobbins is a dangerous route-runner out of the backfield who provides mismatches in coverage against front-seven defenders. For the passing-driven NFL, Dobbins is an excellent fit to contribute to an aerial offense, and that leads to him having three-down-starter potential.      Like all college backs, Dobbins will need work in blitz pickup for the NFL. He is a quick back who has plus acceleration, but he is not a pure burner with devastating speed like a Chris Johnson or a Todd Gurley. Watching Dobbins, he reminded me of Falcons running back Devonta Freeman, and I think Dobbins could become a good three-down starter in the NFL."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Raekwon Davis","year":2020,"height":79,"weight":311,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"Alamaba","pros":"Special run-stuffing nose tackle ; Superb lateral anchor ; Impossible to move at the point of attack ; Holds his gap ; Absorbs double teams ; Very tough, plays violent ; Disruptive run defender ; Strong hands ; Uses hands and feet at same time ; Ability to shed blocks ; Can get a push working upfield","cons":"Not an interior pass-rusher ; Lacks quickness ; Lacks athleticism ; Doesn’t have a role in the sub package ; Two-down defender at most ; Could Davis have similar injury issues to other Alabama players? ;Summary:  Alabama has been a factory for defensive line talent under Nick Saban. Marcell Dareus, Jonathan Allen, Da’Ron Payne, Quinnen Williams and Jarran Reed were all early-round picks this decade, and Davis will keep that tradition going in the 2020 NFL Draft. ;Davis had only four tackles and a sack as a freshman in backup duty. Thus, many didn’t see Davis’ breakout 2017 campaign as the replacement for Allen. Davis formed a lethal interior with Payne and was Alabama’s most consistent pass rusher. The sophomore totaled 8.5 sacks, 10 tackles for a loss, 69 tackles and one interception. He came up with some big performances in the playoff games to help Alabama win another National Championship. ;In 2018, Davis totaled 55 tackles with 5.5 for a loss and 1.5 sacks. Williams became the Crimson Tide’s feature pass-rusher up front, and they did not let Davis pin his ears back to go after the quarterback as much as they did in 2017. ;As a senior, Davis had 47 tackles with .5 sacks in 2019 and missed some time with a sprained ankle. He was a tremendous run defender for Alabama, but did not contribute much in the pass rush. Davis was also limited in the offseason, and that yields questions about his health. The Crimson Tide are known in the scouting community for working their players extremely hard, so a number of them entered the NFL banged up. ;Davis is a tough defender in the ground game. He is very stout at the point of attack. When runs come downhill at him, he is able to anchor and hold his ground. He also shows the strength to shed and tackle. Davis bulls his way into the backfield to blow up runs and resets the line of scrimmage. His lateral anchor is truly excellent for a college player, making him seemingly immovable at the point of attack. Davis is exceptionally strong to take on double-team bump blocks and hold his ground when getting hit from the side. His put-together body combined with his speed and athleticism make him almost impossible to move out of his gap or keep quiet in run defense. Davis is an excellent run defender for the NFL. ;Davis showed serious pass-rushing skills in 2017, but that was abnormal considering what he did over the next two seasons. He has some ability to get a push into the backfield with his power, but after gaining some ground upfield, he struggles to finish the play by getting to the quarterback. Davis is limited from speed and athleticism perspectives to be a dangerous pass-rusher in the NFL. As a pro, he probably will be rotated out of the game in the majority of sub-package plays. If Davis had more pass-rush ability, he would have been a first-round pick. ;For the NFL, Davis fits any defense. He would be a great fit as a nose tackle or five-technique in a 3-4. In a 4-3, he could play nose tackle. In the 2020 NFL Draft, Davis could be a second- or third-round pick.","similar_player":"Leonard Williams.","simular_player_bio":"Davis and Williams (6-5, 302) are similarly sizeed while being tough defenders at the point of attack. They are tough against the run but don’t produce a lot in the pass rush. Williams is quicker and more athletic than Davis, while Davis is stronger and tougher than Williams. I could see Davis being similar to Williams in the NFL, where he will be solid at the point of attack and might have one or two decent seasons for sack production.","summary":"Alabama has been a factory for defensive line talent under Nick Saban. Marcell Dareus, Jonathan Allen, Da’Ron Payne, Quinnen Williams and Jarran Reed were all early-round picks this decade, and Davis will keep that tradition going in the 2020 NFL Draft.      Davis had only four tackles and a sack as a freshman in backup duty. Thus, many didn’t see Davis’ breakout 2017 campaign as the replacement for Allen. Davis formed a lethal interior with Payne and was Alabama’s most consistent pass rusher. The sophomore totaled 8.5 sacks, 10 tackles for a loss, 69 tackles and one interception. He came up with some big performances in the playoff games to help Alabama win another National Championship.      In 2018, Davis totaled 55 tackles with 5.5 for a loss and 1.5 sacks. Williams became the Crimson Tide’s feature pass-rusher up front, and they did not let Davis pin his ears back to go after the quarterback as much as they did in 2017.      As a senior, Davis had 47 tackles with .5 sacks in 2019 and missed some time with a sprained ankle. He was a tremendous run defender for Alabama, but did not contribute much in the pass rush. Davis was also limited in the offseason, and that yields questions about his health. The Crimson Tide are known in the scouting community for working their players extremely hard, so a number of them entered the NFL banged up.      Davis is a tough defender in the ground game. He is very stout at the point of attack. When runs come downhill at him, he is able to anchor and hold his ground. He also shows the strength to shed and tackle. Davis bulls his way into the backfield to blow up runs and resets the line of scrimmage. His lateral anchor is truly excellent for a college player, making him seemingly immovable at the point of attack. Davis is exceptionally strong to take on double-team bump blocks and hold his ground when getting hit from the side. His put-together body combined with his speed and athleticism make him almost impossible to move out of his gap or keep quiet in run defense. Davis is an excellent run defender for the NFL.      Davis showed serious pass-rushing skills in 2017, but that was abnormal considering what he did over the next two seasons. He has some ability to get a push into the backfield with his power, but after gaining some ground upfield, he struggles to finish the play by getting to the quarterback. Davis is limited from speed and athleticism perspectives to be a dangerous pass-rusher in the NFL. As a pro, he probably will be rotated out of the game in the majority of sub-package plays. If Davis had more pass-rush ability, he would have been a first-round pick.      For the NFL, Davis fits any defense. He would be a great fit as a nose tackle or five-technique in a 3-4. In a 4-3, he could play nose tackle. In the 2020 NFL Draft, Davis could be a second- or third-round pick."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Van Jefferson","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ezra Cleveland","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Denzel Mims","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":206,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Baylor","pros":"Good size, build ; Tracks the ball well ; Gritty, competitive syle ; Good timed speed ; Run-after-the-catch skills ; Nose for the end zone","cons":"Does not play up to timed speed ; Will struggle to separate from NFL defensive backs ; Has some drops ; Not great on 50-50 passes ;Summary:  Every year, there are some players who are love-hate in the scouting community and players who get a lot of media hype during the leadup to the draft. Mims could be the leader in that this year, as the media has been pushing him as a first-round pick since January. In speaking to team sources, they are all over the board with Mims, with some seeing him as an early-round pick and thinking he can be an Allen Robinson-type receiver while others have him graded on the last day of the 2020 NFL Draft and did not like his college tape. Mims is a very polarizing player. ;Mims established himself in the Big XII as a sophomore when he had 61 receptions for 1,087 yards and eight touchdowns. He had a dip in production as a junior with 55 catches for 794 yards with eight scores. However in 2019, the Baylor offense made it a point to get the senior the ball more, helping Mims total 66 catches for 1,020 yards with 12 touchdowns. After the season, he was decent at the Senior Bowl and helped himself with a very fast 40 at the combine of 4.38 seconds. ;Mims could be a solid contributor to an NFL passing attack. He has good size and is able to use his build to shield defenders from the football. After the catch, Mims is a good runner and is able to add yardage while showing some strength to break tackles. He tracks the ball well and shows some good body control along the sideline to stay in bounds while reeling in passes with close coverage. He is a gritty and competitive wideout who has a nose for the end zone. ;The evaluators who don”t like Mims say he was not a separation receiver at Baylor, which the tape proves. TCU’s Jeff Gladney, among others, were able to run the route and keep Mims from getting open. Those team evaluators say Mims also has some issues with drops, does not play as fast as his timed speed, and is not great on 50-50 receptions. Some of them had Mims graded on the third day of the 2020 NFL Draft.","similar_player":"Mohamed Sanu","simular_player_bio":"Mims reminds me of Sanu. Sanu (6-2, 210) and Mims are almost identical in size with a gritty style of play. Sanu has had a solid career as a possessional receiver, and Mims could follow suit.","summary":"Every year, there are some players who are love-hate in the scouting community and players who get a lot of media hype during the leadup to the draft. Mims could be the leader in that this year, as the media has been pushing him as a first-round pick since January. In speaking to team sources, they are all over the board with Mims, with some seeing him as an early-round pick and thinking he can be an Allen Robinson-type receiver while others have him graded on the last day of the 2020 NFL Draft and did not like his college tape. Mims is a very polarizing player.      Mims established himself in the Big XII as a sophomore when he had 61 receptions for 1,087 yards and eight touchdowns. He had a dip in production as a junior with 55 catches for 794 yards with eight scores. However in 2019, the Baylor offense made it a point to get the senior the ball more, helping Mims total 66 catches for 1,020 yards with 12 touchdowns. After the season, he was decent at the Senior Bowl and helped himself with a very fast 40 at the combine of 4.38 seconds.      Mims could be a solid contributor to an NFL passing attack. He has good size and is able to use his build to shield defenders from the football. After the catch, Mims is a good runner and is able to add yardage while showing some strength to break tackles. He tracks the ball well and shows some good body control along the sideline to stay in bounds while reeling in passes with close coverage. He is a gritty and competitive wideout who has a nose for the end zone.      The evaluators who don”t like Mims say he was not a separation receiver at Baylor, which the tape proves. TCU’s Jeff Gladney, among others, were able to run the route and keep Mims from getting open. Those team evaluators say Mims also has some issues with drops, does not play as fast as his timed speed, and is not great on 50-50 receptions. Some of them had Mims graded on the third day of the 2020 NFL Draft.     In the 2020 NFL Draft, Mims probably will end up being a second- or third-round pick. I surveyed seven teams, and the consensus returned that Mims would most likely go on Day 2. Perhaps there is a team that values him in the first round, but he shouldn’t fall out of Day 2."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Josh Uche","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kristian Fulton","year":2020,"height":72,"weight":197,"position":"Cornerback","college":"LSU","pros":"Quality instincts ; Maintains coverage ; Prevents separation ; Runs the route ; Closes quickly ; Can play off-man coverage ; Can play press-man coverage ; Can play zone coverage ; Can line up outside ; Able to move inside to the slot ; Quality feet ; Fluid athlete ; Capable of flipping his hips and running ; Physical ; Challenges receivers ; Able to compete quickly ; Speed to run vertically – 4.46-second 40","cons":"Can get too physical downfield ; Can improve at defending 50-50 passes ; Could use more discipline ; Suspended for the 2017 season","similar_player":"Morris Claiborne","simular_player_bio":"After a slow start, Claiborne turned into a capable NFL cornerback. Claiborne (5-11, 192) and Fulton are almost identical in size and have a similar style of play.","summary":"You can make an easy argument as to which school is truly “DB U” between LSU and Florida, and this draft analyst would also say Ohio State and Alabama belong in the discussion. The bottom line, however, is all of those universities have consistently produced some excellent defensive back talent for the pro game. LSU will carry its tradition into the 2020 NFL Draft with safety Grant Delpit and cornerback Kristian Fulton.     Fulton was one of the top recruits in the nation coming out of high school in 2016. He served as a backup as a freshman before being suspended for the 2017 season by the NCAA after using another player’s urine for a drug test. Fulton returned to the field in 2018 with a solid performance, recording 17 tackles, one forced fumble, one interception and seven passes broken up on the year.      Fulton had an up-and-down 2019 season, and team sources say Fulton was playing on a bad ankle all year. He had some ugly tape early in the season, especially his performance against Texas. After his rough start, Fulton played better in the middle of the schedule, but he was picked on and abused by Clemson in the National Championship. Fulton totaled 32 tackles with 13 passes defensed and an interception in 2019.      For the NFL, Fulton projects as a starting cornerback who could contribute with significant playing time in his rookie season. He has quality instincts in coverage and versatility for the next level. He can play off-man coverage, press-man, zone, outside, or inside at the slot. In 2019, Fulton showed the ability to run the route and prevent separation. He has quality feet with fluid athleticism to stay with receivers. Along with his skill set, Fulton challenges receivers and closes quickly.      Fulton does a good job of running with receivers and preventing separation, but he needs to improve his discipline and also could stand to do a better job of defending the ball on 50-50 plays – see the Texas game, where he gave up a touchdown and committed pass interference. Fulton can get too physical downfield with grabbing and fighting that could draw painful pass interference penalties in the NFL. Using his size and speed to run with wideouts rather than hand fighting and riding them downfield will be a point of emphasis for Fulton as a pro, along with improving his ability to handle those 50-50 jump balls.     Two directors of college scouting told WalterFootball.com they have Fulton in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, while another source said they had him right on the edge between the first and second rounds. Some team sources feel Fulton is one of the most overrated prospects in the 2020 NFL Draft, as he has gotten a fair amount of first-round hype. From speaking with teams, the consensus projection was Fulton is to most likely get picked in Round 2 of the 2020 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Willie Gay Jr.","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jeremy Chinn","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":219,"position":"Safety","college":"Southern Illinois","pros":"Enforcer strong safety ; Imposing size ; Strong build ; Straight-line speed ; Burst coming downhill ; Very good ball skills ; High points the ball well ; Soft hands ; Solid run defender ; Tough ; Willing tackler ; Hybrid strong safety and sub linebacker flexibility; Versatile ; Good character","cons":"Very stiff and tight ; Change-of-direction issues ; Decent instincts, but not great ; Not an interchangeable safety ; Not a man-coverage safety on tight ends, receivers ; May grow into a linebacker ; Big jump in level of competition ;Summary:  The NFL advance scouts took notice of Chinn during his first three seasons at Southern Illinois, where he logged three interceptions in each campaign. Chinn had a quality junior year in 2018, totaling 55 tackles with three interceptions, two forced fumbles and seven passes defended. He had 66 and 51 tackles during the previous two seasons, respectively. That consistent play to go along with an excellent combination of size and speed landed Chinn on NFL team’s preseason watch list for the 2020 NFL Draft. ;As a senior, Chinn totaled 71 tackles, four interceptions and three passes broken up. He had a solid week at the Senior Bowl and interviewed well with teams. At the NFL Scouting Combine, Chinn put his great skill set on display, ripping off an electric 40-yard dash time of 4.45 seconds. With his unique skill set and impressing teams in the interview room, Chinn has been a prospect on the rise. ;Chinn has some significant limitations in pass coverage because he is very stiff and tight. That is common with large safeties, so Chinn does not project to being able to play man coverage on NFL receivers or tight ends, as he will have a hard time of running with them out of breaks. They will be able to consistently create separation and get open downfield if Chinn is put in man coverage. On the plus side he has straight-line speed and ball skills. In the sub package, Chinn could be better off being moved to linebacker. As a safety, Chinn is a true strong safety who does not offer interchangeable ability to move to free safety.","similar_player":"Kam Chancellor","simular_player_bio":"Team sources said Chinn could be a similar pro to Chancellor. It makes a lot of sense as they are almost identical in size. Chancellor (6-3, 225) had a play-making presence, but he also had some limitations from stiffness at his size. In the NFL, I could see Chinn being a pro similar to Chancellor.","summary":"The NFL advance scouts took notice of Chinn during his first three seasons at Southern Illinois, where he logged three interceptions in each campaign. Chinn had a quality junior year in 2018, totaling 55 tackles with three interceptions, two forced fumbles and seven passes defended. He had 66 and 51 tackles during the previous two seasons, respectively. That consistent play to go along with an excellent combination of size and speed landed Chinn on NFL team’s preseason watch list for the 2020 NFL Draft.      As a senior, Chinn totaled 71 tackles, four interceptions and three passes broken up. He had a solid week at the Senior Bowl and interviewed well with teams. At the NFL Scouting Combine, Chinn put his great skill set on display, ripping off an electric 40-yard dash time of 4.45 seconds. With his unique skill set and impressing teams in the interview room, Chinn has been a prospect on the rise.      Chinn has some significant limitations in pass coverage because he is very stiff and tight. That is common with large safeties, so Chinn does not project to being able to play man coverage on NFL receivers or tight ends, as he will have a hard time of running with them out of breaks. They will be able to consistently create separation and get open downfield if Chinn is put in man coverage. On the plus side he has straight-line speed and ball skills. In the sub package, Chinn could be better off being moved to linebacker. As a safety, Chinn is a true strong safety who does not offer interchangeable ability to move to free safety.     In the ground game, Chinn is a solid contributor. He has good size and strength to tackle NFL running backs. His instincts are okay, and his straight-line speed allows him to cover a lot of ground while being able to come down hill in a blur. As a run defender, Chinn should be a good enforcer and can function as the eighth man in the box.     For the next level, Chinn could be a hybrid defender who plays strong safety in base defense and moves to linebacker in the sub package. That could change over time into being his permanent position. Some teams feel Chinn could grow into being a Will linebacker like Mark Barron. Barron was a bust as a safety for Tampa Bay, but turned into a capable starting linebacker for the Rams. In the 2020 NFL Draft, Chinn looks like a second-day pick. Some team sources think he could be a late second-round or early third-round pick."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Logan Wilson","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Antonio Gibson","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Julian Okwara","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ashtyn Davis","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":195,"position":"Safety","college":"California","pros":"Fast ; Athletic ; Has some ball skills ; Smooth mover in the open field ; Has the skill set to cover a lot of ground in the back end ; Should be a special teams contributor ; Experienced ; Upside","cons":"Thin build ; Not strong ; Not physical ; Finesse player ; Weak tackler ; Seems to avoid contact at times ; Not instinctive as a rangy centerfielder ; Could be a tackling liability downfield","similar_player":"Chris Conte","simular_player_bio":"Team sources have compared Davis to Chris Conte. Conte (6-2, 203) and Davis are almost identical in size, with both of them having limitations for the NFL. Conte managed to play eight season, but he was not very good for the Bears and Buccaneers. I could see Davis having a similar career.","summary":"Some in the media have pushed Davis as a high pick, but multiple team sources say that is too rich to them. They didn’t see a first-rounder on tape, but they do think Davis might rise in the pre-draft process because he could perform well in the workouts and interviews in the leadup to the 2020 NFL Draft. Davis has some athletic upside, but he needs a lot of development for the next level.     Davis recorded 55 tackles with two interceptions, four passes defended and a forced fumble in 2019. That was similar to his junior year performance, when he totaled 53 stops with four interceptions and five passes broken up. Davis had 33 tackles in his sophomore year and 25 tackles as a freshman.     In pass defense, Davis need more work for the NFL. He has the speed and athleticism to cover, and those are the two traits that have some projecting him to the early rounds. Davis, however, does not make a ton of plays in coverage and doesn’t seem to have the instincts to be the rangy centerfielder that he needs to be given his body type and lack of strength. Davis has the speed and athleticism to contribute in man coverage, but tight ends will push him around, so he shouldn’t be trusted to defend them down the seam. For the NFL, Davis needs development in pass coverage as well as major work in run defense.     Davis is a liability as a run defender for the pro game. He missed a ton of tackles for California and seems to avoid contact at times. Davis can cover ground, but in the NFL, he is going to struggle taking on physical backs downfield and it would not be surprising to see Davis get run over regularly. There is no doubt that Davis has to get stronger for the NFL, and that was given further proof at the Senior Bowl, where he checked in at below 200 pounds. He does not have size to function as the eighth man in the box and will have to be a deep defender.     “I graded [Davis] in the fourth [round] but might move him up to the third [round]. He’s not strong, not physical, and misses a ton of tackles. It looks like he doesn’t have the heart to tackle. On tape, some of the lack of physicality was utterly criminal. He is athletic, but doesn’t make a ton of plays in coverage and is not a rangy instinctive centerfielder. In the NFL, he is going to get run over and run off the map.”      Davis should start out his pro career as a back free safety and special teams contributor while working hard to gain strength. In time, he could develop into a starting free safety. As a backup-to-starter-potential player, Davis should go no higher than the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft, but it is possible a team will reach on him earlier than that."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Damien Lewis","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Brandon Jones","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Justin Madubuike","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":293,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"Texas A&M","pros":"Big, strong, boxy build ; Quick first-step ; Fast at the point of attack ; Twitchy ; Can physically dominate offensive linemen ; Plays with a mean streak at times ; Intimidating presence ; Quick at the point of attack ; Effective interior pass-rusher ; Explosive ; Splash plays ; Extremely disruptive; Natural pad level ; Skilled at shedding blocks ; Good pursuit run-defender ; Instinctive; Upside; could get better with experience","cons":"Off-the-field issues; Inconsistent ; Disappears at times during games ; Less effective when he moves toward the edge ; At times can get overwhelmed with real mass ;Summary:  Madubuike decided to skip his senior year and enter the 2020 NFL Draft after an impressive junior season in which he recorded 5.5 sacks, 45 tackles and 11.5 tackles for a loss. After Derrick Brown, Madubuike was best interior defensive lineman in the SEC, as he was dominant in some games during the 2019 season. He put together some phenomenal tapes, like his performance against Ole Miss, but was even more impressive when he had his way with the elite Georgia offensive line that featured five potential NFL starters and future early-round picks. If it weren’t for off-the-field issues, Madubuike might be a rock-solid first-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. ;There is a lot to like about Madubuike on tape, and there are very few weakness in his game. He has an excellent skill set, as he is quick lineman with twitchy athleticism. On top of his speed, Madubuike is big and strong with boxy build that makes it difficult for offensive linemen to sustain blocks against him. Madubuike can use his quickness to fire by guards and get penetration upfield while also being able to power through them with violence. ;Madubuike’s strength and boxy build make him tough to move in the ground game. He can be a stout run defender who holds his gap and also is able to shed blocks to make tackles outside of his gap. He is a well-rounded defender who is effective in both phases. ;When Madubuike turns it on, he can be amazing and completely dominate a game. However, Madubuike is inconsistent from week-to-week and even quarter-to-quarter. He can disappear for stretches and then become a monster, so the inconsistency is questionable. On the field, one of the few things that Madubuike needs to work on is not getting overwhelmed by mass. ;If Madubuike can clear up off-the-field issues and focus on football, he could be an excellent NFL defensive lineman because he has the skill set of a top interior player. Team sources say Madubuike’s physical talent is very similar to that of Ed Oliver, who was a top-10 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. The off-the-field issues will probably sink Madubuike to the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, but if he stays out of trouble, he could be a steal.","similar_player":"Kawann Short.","simular_player_bio":"Madubuike reminds me of Short as they both have speed, strength, and twitchy athleticism. Some team sources compared Madubuike to Ed Oliver, which might be a better comparison.","summary":"Madubuike decided to skip his senior year and enter the 2020 NFL Draft after an impressive junior season in which he recorded 5.5 sacks, 45 tackles and 11.5 tackles for a loss. After Derrick Brown, Madubuike was best interior defensive lineman in the SEC, as he was dominant in some games during the 2019 season. He put together some phenomenal tapes, like his performance against Ole Miss, but was even more impressive when he had his way with the elite Georgia offensive line that featured five potential NFL starters and future early-round picks. If it weren’t for off-the-field issues, Madubuike might be a rock-solid first-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.      There is a lot to like about Madubuike on tape, and there are very few weakness in his game. He has an excellent skill set, as he is quick lineman with twitchy athleticism. On top of his speed, Madubuike is big and strong with boxy build that makes it difficult for offensive linemen to sustain blocks against him. Madubuike can use his quickness to fire by guards and get penetration upfield while also being able to power through them with violence.      Madubuike’s strength and boxy build make him tough to move in the ground game. He can be a stout run defender who holds his gap and also is able to shed blocks to make tackles outside of his gap. He is a well-rounded defender who is effective in both phases.      When Madubuike turns it on, he can be amazing and completely dominate a game. However, Madubuike is inconsistent from week-to-week and even quarter-to-quarter. He can disappear for stretches and then become a monster, so the inconsistency is questionable. On the field, one of the few things that Madubuike needs to work on is not getting overwhelmed by mass.      If Madubuike can clear up off-the-field issues and focus on football, he could be an excellent NFL defensive lineman because he has the skill set of a top interior player. Team sources say Madubuike’s physical talent is very similar to that of Ed Oliver, who was a top-10 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. The off-the-field issues will probably sink Madubuike to the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, but if he stays out of trouble, he could be a steal."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Josh Jones","year":2020,"height":77,"weight":311,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Houston","pros":"Good athlete ; Quality height, weight ; Quickness ; Agile in the open field ; Good enough feet to block on the edge ; Work ethic to lose weight ; Agile ; Nice fit for a zone-blocking system","cons":"Not an elite athlete ; Lacks strength ; Lacks power ; Short arms for a tackle – 33.63 inches ; Could struggle to generate a push in the NFL ; Will sometimes bend at the waist ; Might be limited to right tackle ;Summary:  As a 4-year starter, Jones was a mainstay on Houston’s offensive line and evolved into being a quality pro prospect. Jones then had a solid week at the Senior Bowl, and some in the media have hyped him as a first-round pick. In speaking with team sources, however, they have him graded significantly lower. ;For pass protection, Jones is a good athlete to block on the edge. He has agility, size, and good-enough feet to take on edge rushers. With his athleticism, quickness and feet, Jones has starting potential given his ability to defend speed rushers off the edge. There are some parts of Jones’ technique that he could work to improve on for the pros, as sometimes he can bend a little at the waist, and in the NFL, it will hurt him to be sloppy by bending at the waist rather than at the knee. Adding strength is necessary to help Jones sustain blocks and give him a stronger base to handle edge rushers. However with his natural pass-blocking skills, Jones has starting potential for the next level. ;Jones is below average as a run block for the NFL at this time. He is not overpowering. In college, he got away with using his mass to manipulate and lean on defenders given his weak competition, but that will be much less effective against pro defensive linemen. For the next level, Jones needs to get stronger or he won’t be a good contributor in the ground game. Jones dropped weight prior to his senior year, which helped his conditioning but hurt his strength at the point of attack. Thus, Jones needs developmental time in the weight room.","similar_player":"Cedric Ogbuehi.","simular_player_bio":"Jones reminds me of a less athletic version of Ogbuehi coming out of Texas A&M. Ogbuehi (6-5, 308) and Jones are almost identical in terms of size, athleticism and quickness but have a lack of strength and power.","summary":"As a 4-year starter, Jones was a mainstay on Houston’s offensive line and evolved into being a quality pro prospect. Jones then had a solid week at the Senior Bowl, and some in the media have hyped him as a first-round pick. In speaking with team sources, however, they have him graded significantly lower.      For pass protection, Jones is a good athlete to block on the edge. He has agility, size, and good-enough feet to take on edge rushers. With his athleticism, quickness and feet, Jones has starting potential given his ability to defend speed rushers off the edge. There are some parts of Jones’ technique that he could work to improve on for the pros, as sometimes he can bend a little at the waist, and in the NFL, it will hurt him to be sloppy by bending at the waist rather than at the knee. Adding strength is necessary to help Jones sustain blocks and give him a stronger base to handle edge rushers. However with his natural pass-blocking skills, Jones has starting potential for the next level.      Jones is below average as a run block for the NFL at this time. He is not overpowering. In college, he got away with using his mass to manipulate and lean on defenders given his weak competition, but that will be much less effective against pro defensive linemen. For the next level, Jones needs to get stronger or he won’t be a good contributor in the ground game. Jones dropped weight prior to his senior year, which helped his conditioning but hurt his strength at the point of attack. Thus, Jones needs developmental time in the weight room.     In the 2020 NFL Draft, Jones looks like he could be a second-day pick. It might best for him to start out his career as a backup, but he has the ability to work his way into being a starting offensive tackle. Multiple team sources say they graded Jones in the third round and think he could be a backup who turns into a starter at right tackle."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Davon Hamilton","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Zack Baun","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":240,"position":"Outside Linebacker","college":"Wisconsin","pros":"Dangerous edge pass-rusher ; Quick to run around the corner ; Able to sink his hips and shoulder ; Good leverage to get underneath tackles ; Instinctive ; Speed off the edge ; Burst to close ; Solid tackler ; Good pursuit defender ; Toughness ; Solid in zone coverage ; Able to cover in the flat ; Will contribute in the ground game ; Reads his keys well ; Consistently gets in position to make tackles ; Pursuit run defense ; Athletic ; Agile","cons":"Has some size limitations as a run defender as a 3-4 OLB; Could have issues defending runs downhill straight at him ; Can get knocked off balance by contact in the ground game ; Lacks length ; Not overly strong ; Could use more refinement in moves ; Should get stronger ; Undersized as a 3-4 outside linebacker ;Summary:  Wisconsin had a some more experienced linebackers on the roster in 2018, but Baun was one of the team’s most impressive and consistent defenders in the middle. On the year, he had 78 tackles with 11 for a loss, 2.5 sacks, one interception, three passes broken up and one forced fumble. Baun was placed on NFL teams’ preseason watch list before the 2019 season, and he built on his junior success with a superb senior year. In 2019, Baun totaled 12.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, 76 tackles, two passes batted and one interception. He was a dangerous edge rusher and dynamic blitzer for Wisconsin. After the season, he had a strong performance at the Senior Bowl. ;In the pass rush, Baun has serious speed off the edge to turn the corner around offensive tackles. He can blow by them and hunt down the quarterback quickly. On top of a burst off the edge, Baun has closing speed to eat up ground and get to ball-carriers quickly. Tackles can struggle with Baun’s leverage, as he is able to sink his hips and shoulder to dip underneath. He also is agile and athletic to make it tough for them to get a hold of him. With good instincts, Baun has a nose for the quarterback. In coverage, he shows some ability to play zone and cover the flat. ;As a run defender, Baun is tough at the point of attack and battles. He is a solid tackler who shows good technique to go low for the legs. Baun is active and around the ball, showing a nice ability to read his keys. In the pro ranks, he could struggle with downhill runs coming straight at him, so it would help him to get stronger and more stout for taking on NFL offensive linemen. ;Baun lacks some length and is not overly strong. He could use more refinement on pass-rushing moves for the NFL, and it would help him to get stronger.","similar_player":"Kyle Van Noy.","simular_player_bio":"Van Noy (6-3, 250) is slightly bigger than Baun, but they are almost identical in size. Van Noy was a prolific sacker of the quarterback in college, and in the NFL, he has turned into a well-rounded defender who can contribute in pass coverage as well as rush the quarterback. I think Baun could follow a similar pattern as a pro. Van Noy was an early second-round pick – 40th overall – in the 2014 NFL Draft, and I could see Baun going in the same range.","summary":"Wisconsin had a some more experienced linebackers on the roster in 2018, but Baun was one of the team’s most impressive and consistent defenders in the middle. On the year, he had 78 tackles with 11 for a loss, 2.5 sacks, one interception, three passes broken up and one forced fumble. Baun was placed on NFL teams’ preseason watch list before the 2019 season, and he built on his junior success with a superb senior year. In 2019, Baun totaled 12.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, 76 tackles, two passes batted and one interception. He was a dangerous edge rusher and dynamic blitzer for Wisconsin. After the season, he had a strong performance at the Senior Bowl.      In the pass rush, Baun has serious speed off the edge to turn the corner around offensive tackles. He can blow by them and hunt down the quarterback quickly. On top of a burst off the edge, Baun has closing speed to eat up ground and get to ball-carriers quickly. Tackles can struggle with Baun’s leverage, as he is able to sink his hips and shoulder to dip underneath. He also is agile and athletic to make it tough for them to get a hold of him. With good instincts, Baun has a nose for the quarterback. In coverage, he shows some ability to play zone and cover the flat.      As a run defender, Baun is tough at the point of attack and battles. He is a solid tackler who shows good technique to go low for the legs. Baun is active and around the ball, showing a nice ability to read his keys. In the pro ranks, he could struggle with downhill runs coming straight at him, so it would help him to get stronger and more stout for taking on NFL offensive linemen.      Baun lacks some length and is not overly strong. He could use more refinement on pass-rushing moves for the NFL, and it would help him to get stronger.     For the NFL, Baun could be a Sam – strongside – linebacker in a 4-3 defense who rushes off the edge in the sub package. In a 3-4 defense, Baun could be a rotational linebacker who plays some on the inside in run downs and rushes off the edge in the sub package. He could end up a late first-round pick or second-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jonah Jackson","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ke'Shawn Vaughn","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Michael Ojemudia","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Matt Hennessy","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jabari Zuniga","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Lynn Bowden Jr.","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Bryan Edwards","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Neville Gallimore","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":304,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"Oklahoma","pros":"Dangerous interior pass-rusher ; Quick off the ball ; Twitchy ; Athletic ; Able to penetrate the backfield consistently ; Natural three-technique ; Good pursuit defender ; Agile ; Good leverage to get underneath guards","cons":"Gets tied up by length and mass; Could have issues defending downhill runs coming straight at him ; Doesn’t have the length to be a 3-4 end ; Doesn’t have the size to be a nose tackle in 3-4 or 4-3 ; Limited to three-technique only ; Short arms – 32.88 inches ;Summary:  Oklahoma has produced some good defensive tackles over the past decade, and Gallimore will keep that tradition alive in 2020. He broke out in 2018 as a steady interior defensive lineman for the Sooners. The junior totaled 50 tackles with 5.5 tackles for a loss, three sacks, two forced fumbles and one pass batted on the year. As a senior, he showed improvement as a pass-rusher while not providing as much of an impact in the ground game while recording 30 tackles, four sacks and two forced fumbles in 2019. Gallimore went on to have a good week of practice at the Senior Bowl, showing the ability to win pass-rushing one-on-ones and put pressure on the quarterback.","similar_player":"Grady Jarrett.","simular_player_bio":"Gallimore’s size, skill set, and limitations are similar to Jarrett. Jarrett was a fifth-round pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, while Gallimore should go a round or two higher this year.","summary":"Oklahoma has produced some good defensive tackles over the past decade, and Gallimore will keep that tradition alive in 2020. He broke out in 2018 as a steady interior defensive lineman for the Sooners. The junior totaled 50 tackles with 5.5 tackles for a loss, three sacks, two forced fumbles and one pass batted on the year. As a senior, he showed improvement as a pass-rusher while not providing as much of an impact in the ground game while recording 30 tackles, four sacks and two forced fumbles in 2019. Gallimore went on to have a good week of practice at the Senior Bowl, showing the ability to win pass-rushing one-on-ones and put pressure on the quarterback.     For the NFL, Gallimore is limited to being a 4-3 three-technique defensive tackle. but he is a natural at that role. Gallimore has interior pass-rush ability from his quick first step off the ball and his twitchy athleticism that lets him penetrate the backfield consistently. Gallimore is a threat to line up over the outside shoulder of the guard and fire past him to collapse the pocket quickly. As a pro. Gallimore has the potential to produce some solid sack numbers and pressures for an interior defensive lineman.     Gallimore is at his best in run defense when he fires his gap and causes havoc in the backfield to disrupt runs. With his size and length limitations, Gallimore will have a hard time holding his ground against runs coming straight at him. He can get tied up by mass and length, so he is not a fit as a 3-4 end, a 3-4 nose tackle or a 4-3 nose tackle. Gallimore could start out his career as a designated pass-rusher on the inside while developing his run defense in hopes of becoming a three-down starter.     In the 2020 NFL Draft, Gallimore is likely to be a third-round pick. He could sneak into the second round, and probably won’t slide out of the fourth round."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Terrell Lewis","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Julian Blackmon","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Zack Moss","year":2020,"height":69,"weight":223,"position":"Running Back","college":"Utah","pros":"Runs hard ; Has an element of speed ; Good vision ; Decent feet ; Quickness to hit the hole ; Can accelerate into the open field ; Serious ability pick up yards after contact ; Will power through tacklers ; Short-yardage and goal-line back ; Can push the pile; Has some moves to doge tacklers ; Can contribute as a receiver ; Three-down-starter ability ; Strong build ; Can handle a big workload","cons":"Lacks elite speed ; Significant medical concerns ; Slow 40 raises speed worries ; A little stiffness ;Summary:  Over the past three seasons, Moss was one of the most steady and consistent backs in college football, carrying the Utes offense. As a sophomore in 2017, he averaged 5.5 yards per carry for 1,173 yards with 10 touchdowns. He made 29 receptions for 243 yards that season. Moss then impressed evaluators in 2018, carrying the Utes’ offense on their way to a 9-5 season. On the year, he averaged 6.1 yards per carry for 1,096 yards with 11 touchdowns. He could have been a second-day pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, but decided to return for his senior year. ;In 2019, Moss averaged six yards per carry for 1,416 yards and 15 touchdowns. He also had 28 catches for 388 yards and two scores. After the season, Moss hurt himself with a slow 40 at the combine of 4.65 seconds, but more important than his 40 time was his medical exam, as teams across the league have significant medical concerns about Moss even though he was mostly durable at Utah.","similar_player":"Carlos Hyde.","simular_player_bio":"Moss reminds me of Hyde. Both had a mix of power, quickness, and the bell-cow ability to handle a big work load. I think Moss could be a better version of Hyde in the NFL.","summary":"Over the past three seasons, Moss was one of the most steady and consistent backs in college football, carrying the Utes offense. As a sophomore in 2017, he averaged 5.5 yards per carry for 1,173 yards with 10 touchdowns. He made 29 receptions for 243 yards that season. Moss then impressed evaluators in 2018, carrying the Utes’ offense on their way to a 9-5 season. On the year, he averaged 6.1 yards per carry for 1,096 yards with 11 touchdowns. He could have been a second-day pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, but decided to return for his senior year.      In 2019, Moss averaged six yards per carry for 1,416 yards and 15 touchdowns. He also had 28 catches for 388 yards and two scores. After the season, Moss hurt himself with a slow 40 at the combine of 4.65 seconds, but more important than his 40 time was his medical exam, as teams across the league have significant medical concerns about Moss even though he was mostly durable at Utah.     If Moss can stay healthy in the NFL, he has three-down starting potential. He is a hard-nosed runner who runs angry and often brings pain to defenders who try to tackle him. Coming downhill, Moss shows serious aggression to run through defenders and power through them to continue to add yards. He has the lower body strength to move the pile and keeps his legs moving after contact.      Even though Moss is a powerful runner, he is not a slow plodder, possessing an element of speed. While he ran slow times at the combine, he plays with an element of speed, showing a burst to hit the hole before it closes and acceleration to the second level. In the open field, Moss has a second gear and does a better job of running away from the defense than one would expect. In the NFL, he will get caught from behind at times, but Moss was not a slow back at Utah.      Moss has some moves in the open field to dodge tacklers, and while he is not super elusive, he is not completely straight line. On top of his strength and quickness, Moss has other good traits like very good contact balance, vision, patience and instincts.      In the passing game, Moss is a nice back to catch balls in the flat. He is smooth in space and has soft, reliable hands. As a pro, Moss could be a solid contributor as a receiver.     In the 2020 NFL Draft, Moss could go as high as the second round and as low as the fourth round. It all depends on where the medical checks place him on draft boards. If he avoids injuries, Moss could become a workhorse back in the NFL and three-down starter."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Anfernee Jennings","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jordan Elliott","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":302,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"Missouri","pros":"Quick at the point of attack ; Serious quickness ; Good get-off, first-step speed ; Quick feet ; Has some twitch; Contributor as an interior pass-rusher ; Athletic ; Active hands ; Uses hands and feet at the same time ; Good size and length ; Developed strength ; Stout run defender ; Ability to shed blocks ; Can fire his gap and get upfield; Carries weight well ; Versatility for a 3-4 or 4-3","cons":"Can stand up too high ; Did not have a season of big production ; Doesn’t always play up to his talent level;Summary:  Over the past decade, Missouri has been a factory for NFL defensive linemen, with players like Sheldon Richardson, Charles Harris, and Kony Ealy becoming early-round picks in various NFL drafts. Elliott will carry that tradition into 2020, as he could get selected before the second round is completed. Over the past two seasons, he was a disruptive defender for the Tigers, showing off a pro skill set.","similar_player":"Sheldon Richardson.","simular_player_bio":"Elliott reminds me of a slightly slower and slightly less athletic version of Richardson. Hence, Elliott is a second-day pick while Richardson went in the first round. In the NFL, I could see Elliott being a lesser version of Richardson.","summary":"Over the past decade, Missouri has been a factory for NFL defensive linemen, with players like Sheldon Richardson, Charles Harris, and Kony Ealy becoming early-round picks in various NFL drafts. Elliott will carry that tradition into 2020, as he could get selected before the second round is completed. Over the past two seasons, he was a disruptive defender for the Tigers, showing off a pro skill set.     Team sources told me in the summer of 2019 that Elliott impressed them during the previous fall even though he didn’t produce a big stat line. He totaled 24 tackles with three sacks and a pass batted in 2018. As a junior, Elliott was around the ball more, recording 44 tackles, 2.5 sacks and three passes batted in 2019. He decided to enter the 2020 NFL Draft rather than return to Missouri for 2020. At the NFL Scouting Combine, Elliott had a good workout with a fast 40 time of 5.02 seconds.      For the NFL, Elliott has the ability to be a disruptor and contributor in both phases. The first thing that jumps out about Elliott is how quick he is off the ball, showing a good get-off and first-step quickness to fire his gap. Elliott has active hands with developed strength to fight off guards and work his way off blocks. To along with some functional power, Elliott has a nice ability to use his hands and feet at the same time. Combined with his speed, Elliott has some twitch as an athlete, and he can surprise offensive linemen with his burst to get upfield. As a pro pass-rusher, he will probably be more of a defender who collects pressure and disruption rather than produces a big sack total.      Elliott is stout as a run defender and holds his ground at the point of attack. He has developed strength to stand up guards when runs come downhill at him. There are also times when Elliott causes problems by firing his gap and working upfield. He can get into trouble when he stands up too high and loses leverage, but he can improve on that as a pro.      In the NFL, Elliott is a good fit in either scheme. He could be a three technique in a 4-3 and has the length to play as a five-technique defensive end in a 3-4.      Some team sources feel that Elliott most likely will get selected in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft and won’t fall lower than Round 3. They feel he is a well-rounded player who worked out well."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cameron Dantzler","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":188,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Mississippi State","pros":"Good height ; Good length ; Instinctive ; Dangerous zone corner ; Doesn’t panic when the ball is thrown at him ; Plays the ball well in air ; Good ball skills ; Can play off-man coverage; Can play press-man coverage; Ball aware; Quality route recognition; Good vision; Height to match up against big receivers","cons":"Timed speed raises concerns ; Thin frame ; Durability concerns from build ;Summary:  During the summer of 2019, team sources shared that Dantzler was a player who jumped out at them despite them not watching him closely because he was not yet draft eligible. The sophomore totaled 43 tackles with nine passes broken up and two interceptions in 2018. Dantzler was even better as a junior, recording 40 tackles with two interceptions, eight passes broken up, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery. He was one of the top defensive backs in the SEC and a steady cover corner for the Bulldogs. ;There is a lot to like about Dantzler for the NFL because he does not have scheme limitations and is a versatile corner with good instincts. Dantzler is dangerous in zone, able to play off-man coverage, and can play press-man. He has the size and length to let him take on tall receivers, having shown the ability to win on 50-50 passes. With his height and length, it can be hard for quarterbacks to get passes by him. On top of the size, Dantzler has good ball skills and is very aware of the ball. He plays the ball in air and doesn’t panic when passes come his direction. Dantzler has quality hands to make interceptions and smack passes away. ;Dantzler has quality route recognition and is smooth to run in coverage to prevent separation. With his size as an aide, Dantzler has recoverability and is able to close. Plus vision keeps him in position, and he makes good decisions on jumping routes. ;The big concerns with Dantzler are his thin frame and his timed speed. Multiple team sources say Dantzler has really good film, which had them projecting him to go in the No. 28-38 range prior to the combine. But then in Indianapolis, he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.64 seconds, which is frighteningly slow for an NFL cornerback. That along with being a lean player have brought up concerns about Dantzler as a pro. Sources feel with his build he probably can’t gain a lot of weight, and question that if he does gain weight, will he become even slower. His 40 time alone gives teams worries that he will have problems running with pro receivers, although they say he definitely played faster, because that issue did not come across in his tape.","similar_player":"Kevin Johnson","simular_player_bio":"Team sources have compared Dantzler to Johnson. Johnson (6-0, 185) has been a good corner when healthy, but his consistent injuries have derailed his career. Dantzler and Johnson have a similar physical style of play with versatility in coverage. If Dantzler can stay healthy despite his slim build, he could be a better version of Johnson in the NFL.","summary":"During the summer of 2019, team sources shared that Dantzler was a player who jumped out at them despite them not watching him closely because he was not yet draft eligible. The sophomore totaled 43 tackles with nine passes broken up and two interceptions in 2018. Dantzler was even better as a junior, recording 40 tackles with two interceptions, eight passes broken up, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery. He was one of the top defensive backs in the SEC and a steady cover corner for the Bulldogs.      There is a lot to like about Dantzler for the NFL because he does not have scheme limitations and is a versatile corner with good instincts. Dantzler is dangerous in zone, able to play off-man coverage, and can play press-man. He has the size and length to let him take on tall receivers, having shown the ability to win on 50-50 passes. With his height and length, it can be hard for quarterbacks to get passes by him. On top of the size, Dantzler has good ball skills and is very aware of the ball. He plays the ball in air and doesn’t panic when passes come his direction. Dantzler has quality hands to make interceptions and smack passes away.      Dantzler has quality route recognition and is smooth to run in coverage to prevent separation. With his size as an aide, Dantzler has recoverability and is able to close. Plus vision keeps him in position, and he makes good decisions on jumping routes.      The big concerns with Dantzler are his thin frame and his timed speed. Multiple team sources say Dantzler has really good film, which had them projecting him to go in the No. 28-38 range prior to the combine. But then in Indianapolis, he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.64 seconds, which is frighteningly slow for an NFL cornerback. That along with being a lean player have brought up concerns about Dantzler as a pro. Sources feel with his build he probably can’t gain a lot of weight, and question that if he does gain weight, will he become even slower. His 40 time alone gives teams worries that he will have problems running with pro receivers, although they say he definitely played faster, because that issue did not come across in his tape.     The combine 40 probably killed Dantzler’s first-round hopes, but he still looks somewhat safe to be a second-day pick in the 2020 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Devin Asiasi","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Devin Duvernay","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Darrynton Evans","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Josiah Deguara","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"McTelvin Agim","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Lucas Niang","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jacob Phillips","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Malik Harrison","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Matt Peart","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tanner Muse","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dalton Keene","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Alex Highsmith","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Davion Taylor","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Terrell Burgess","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Adam Trautman","year":2020,"height":77,"weight":251,"position":"Tight End","college":"Dayton","pros":"Pure football player ; Excellent feel as a receiver ; Knows how to separate ; High points the ball well ; Dangerous on contested catches ; Red-zone weapon ; Good hands ; Reliable to make catches in traffic ; Good height, weight ; Willing to go across the middle ; Effective as an underneath receiver ; Size mismatch versus safeties ; Presents a big target ; Works the seam ; Has the frame to be a blocker ; Three-down-starting potential","cons":"Lacks elite speed; Decent but not a great athlete; Needs to improve as a blocker ; Not overly physical as a blocker; Could stand to show more desire as a blocker ;Summary:  The NFL advance scouts did a good job of identifying and noticing Trautman at a smaller school, as they had him on their 2019 preseason watch list for the 2020 NFL Draft. Trautman was a productive receiver for Dayton in 2018 and 2017 to earn that listing. He caught 41 passes for 604 yards with nine touchdowns in 2018 after hauling in 43 catches for 537 yards and five scores during the previous season. As a senior, Trautman had his best season, catching 70 passes for 916 yards and 14 touchdowns. ;Trautman earned an invitation to the Senior Bowl and put together a solid week in Mobile. He looked good as a receiver in practice, showing no issues with getting the better of the improved competition. On top of playing well, Trautman interviewed well with teams in Mobile. That combination had some serious buzz building for Trautman, but then he ran slowly at the combine, putting up a 4.80-second time in the 40-yard dash. Teams also felt he looked herky-jerky in the field work and did not look as smooth as he did at the Senior Bowl. Still, Trautman’s good tape helped him in the weeks after the combine.","similar_player":"Austin Hooper","simular_player_bio":"Team sources say that Trautman is similar to Hooper. They are similar size with receiving ability and the potential to be effective as a run blocker. Hooper was a second-day pick, and Trautman should go on Day 2 this year. In the NFL, I could see Trautman being a quality tight end like Hooper.","summary":"The NFL advance scouts did a good job of identifying and noticing Trautman at a smaller school, as they had him on their 2019 preseason watch list for the 2020 NFL Draft. Trautman was a productive receiver for Dayton in 2018 and 2017 to earn that listing. He caught 41 passes for 604 yards with nine touchdowns in 2018 after hauling in 43 catches for 537 yards and five scores during the previous season. As a senior, Trautman had his best season, catching 70 passes for 916 yards and 14 touchdowns.      Trautman earned an invitation to the Senior Bowl and put together a solid week in Mobile. He looked good as a receiver in practice, showing no issues with getting the better of the improved competition. On top of playing well, Trautman interviewed well with teams in Mobile. That combination had some serious buzz building for Trautman, but then he ran slowly at the combine, putting up a 4.80-second time in the 40-yard dash. Teams also felt he looked herky-jerky in the field work and did not look as smooth as he did at the Senior Bowl. Still, Trautman’s good tape helped him in the weeks after the combine.     Trautman has the potential to be a dangerous receiving tight end who contributes well to a NFL passing attack. He has a well-rounded set of tools as a receiver to beat defenses in a variety of ways. Trautman has mismatch size and is very adept at going up to make contested catches over defenders. He high points the ball well and has strong hands to control the ball while getting hit. Trautman displays a nose for the end zone and should be an asset in the red zone, as he was very good at producing touchdowns in college. On top of good hands, Trautman has good feel as a route runner and knows how to separate. He gets open running down the seam, on crossing routes and underneath. While Trautman does not have elite speed or athleticism, he is effective and a pure football player.      As a blocker, Trautman has room for improvement for the NFL. He has the size to be effective, but he needs to get more physical and seems to lack the desire to make blocks. NFL coaching could help him to get better with his technique and definitely could employ the motivational tools for Trautman to acquire a more aggressive demeanor.     In the 2020 NFL Draft, Trautman could go as high as the second round and probably won’t go lower than the third round. He has the ability to develop into a good three-down starter at the next level."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tyre Phillips","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Akeem Davis-Gaither","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Saahdiq Charles","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"John Simpson","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Darnay Holmes","year":2020,"height":70,"weight":192,"position":"Cornerback","college":"UCLA","pros":"Above-average athlete ; Agility ; Balanced in coverage ; Above-average short-area change of direction ; Mirror ability ; Plus instincts ; Good route recognition","cons":"Undersized; Short and light ; Not fast; lacks speed ; Tight in the hips ; Gets beat at the line; jumps initial movement ; Lacks long speed, struggling to to run with speed receivers ; Not able to recover ; Can gets bumped around, out-physical-ed ; Too handsy with receivers downfield in coverage ; Struggles to shed blocks ; Misses tackles ; Leaves his feet ; Struggles to shed blocks ;Summary:  Holmes was a solid defensive back for UCLA oer the past three seasons. As a redshirt freshman in 2017, he notched 39 tackles with three picks and three breakups. Holmes then collected 49 tackles with three interceptions and eight passes defended in 2018. In 2019, he totaled 33 tackles with two interceptions and six passes defended on the year.","similar_player":"Jourdan Lewis.","simular_player_bio":"I think Holmes could be similar to Lewis in the NFL with the exception of Lewis being faster than Holmes. Lewis (5-10, 195) and Holmes are almost identical in size with similar limitations as nickel corners.","summary":"Holmes was a solid defensive back for UCLA oer the past three seasons. As a redshirt freshman in 2017, he notched 39 tackles with three picks and three breakups. Holmes then collected 49 tackles with three interceptions and eight passes defended in 2018. In 2019, he totaled 33 tackles with two interceptions and six passes defended on the year.     Holmes could have transferred or returned to UCLA, but decided to make the move to the next level, and as a redshirt junior, he was allowed to play in the Senior Bowl. In Mobile, Holmes had an impressive week of practice and was very competitive. Team sources called his Senior Bowl performance was better than his college tape.     On the positive side, Holmes is an above-average athlete with good quickness, agility and balance. He displays above-average short-area change of direction and mirror ability to effectively cover in man. Holmes also has above-average instincts and route recognition.     On the negative side, Holmes is undersized and a little tight in the hips. He was often beaten at the line from jumping initial movement and has issues in transition. He lacks ideal long speed and is challenged to run with receivers vertically downfield. Holmes struggles to recover once he falls behind. His size hurts him in that he can get bumped and out-physical-ed by bigger receivers. He can get handsy in downfield coverage at times. As a run defender, Holmes struggles to shed blocks and misses quite a few tackles, leaving his feet and failing to wrap up.     For the NFL, Holmes looks like a backup slot corner. He might get cross-trained at safety because of his instincts, but his lack of size, speed, and tackling ability could make it tough for him to play safety as a pro. Some team sources have him graded as a mid-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Solomon Kindley","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Joshua Kelley","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Troy Pride Jr.","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Leki Fotu","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Harrison Bryant","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ben Bartch","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"D.J. Wonnum","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Albert Okwuegbunam","year":2020,"height":77,"weight":258,"position":"Tight End","college":"Missouri","pros":"Dangerous receiving mismatch ; Fast for a big tight end ; Good height, length and weight ; Dangerous down the seam ; High points the ball well ; Speed to separate ; Dangerous on contested catches ; Red-zone weapon ; Solid hands ; Size mismatch versus safeties ; Speed mismatch versus linebackers and some safeties ; Big frame","cons":"Bad blocker; Doesn’t display an attitude and willingness to block; Football character ; Significant make-up concerns ;Summary:  Since getting on the field at Missouri, Okwuegbunam was one of the most dangerous and productive receiving tight ends in college football while taking on the best competition in the nation. As a redshirt freshman in 2017, Okwuegbunam was a dangerous red-zone weapon, hauling in 11 touchdowns from Drew Lock. Missouri opened up its offense with Lock in the back half of that season, using Okwuegbunam as one of its steady receiving threats. The redshirt freshman hauled in 29 receptions for 415 yards on the year. In 2018, he had 43 receptions for 466 yards with six touchdowns before missing the final four games with a shoulder injury. ;In 2019, Okwuegbunam caught 26 passes for 306 yards and six touchdowns. He was hurt by not having Lock at quarterback, and Missouri’s passing game really struggled in general. After the season, Okwuegbunam had an excellent combine that saw him run a shockingly fast 4.49-second time in the 40-yard dash. He was expected to run well, but not that fast. ;Okwuegbunam is a dynamic receiveing tight end. He has the speed to get down the seam, and his size lets him wall off defenders or make catches over them when they are able to keep him from getting separation. Thus, Okwuegbunam is very difficult to cover, as safeties will struggle with his size while linebackers will have a hard time running with him. Okwuegbunam runs quality routes and is adept at finding the soft spot in zone coverage. He tracks the ball well and shows impressive hands to snatch passes out of the air. With soft hands, Okwuegbunam does not have to body catch and is very calm to make receptions with defenders closing in on him. ;The big hurdle for Okwuegbunam to becoming a three-down starter in the NFL is his lack of blocking skill. He is not a good blocker and needs to improve his ability. Okwuegbunam has the size to do it, and even if he blocks with a feistier attitude, that would help him to improve his blocking. Not having the desire to block could be one of those issues holding him back. Team sources actually felt Okwuegbunam was a worse blocker in 2019 than he was in 2018.","similar_player":"Jimmy Graham","simular_player_bio":"Okwuegbunam reminds me of Jimmy Graham (6-7, 265). Both are tall receiving tight ends with elite speed and athleticism to work the middle seam. They are dangerous to make catches over defenders and are real mismatches in the passing game. They also are bad blockers. Graham was a late third-round pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, and Okwuegbunam could be a late third-round or fourth-round pick in 2020.","summary":"Since getting on the field at Missouri, Okwuegbunam was one of the most dangerous and productive receiving tight ends in college football while taking on the best competition in the nation. As a redshirt freshman in 2017, Okwuegbunam was a dangerous red-zone weapon, hauling in 11 touchdowns from Drew Lock. Missouri opened up its offense with Lock in the back half of that season, using Okwuegbunam as one of its steady receiving threats. The redshirt freshman hauled in 29 receptions for 415 yards on the year. In 2018, he had 43 receptions for 466 yards with six touchdowns before missing the final four games with a shoulder injury.      In 2019, Okwuegbunam caught 26 passes for 306 yards and six touchdowns. He was hurt by not having Lock at quarterback, and Missouri’s passing game really struggled in general. After the season, Okwuegbunam had an excellent combine that saw him run a shockingly fast 4.49-second time in the 40-yard dash. He was expected to run well, but not that fast.      Okwuegbunam is a dynamic receiveing tight end. He has the speed to get down the seam, and his size lets him wall off defenders or make catches over them when they are able to keep him from getting separation. Thus, Okwuegbunam is very difficult to cover, as safeties will struggle with his size while linebackers will have a hard time running with him. Okwuegbunam runs quality routes and is adept at finding the soft spot in zone coverage. He tracks the ball well and shows impressive hands to snatch passes out of the air. With soft hands, Okwuegbunam does not have to body catch and is very calm to make receptions with defenders closing in on him.      The big hurdle for Okwuegbunam to becoming a three-down starter in the NFL is his lack of blocking skill. He is not a good blocker and needs to improve his ability. Okwuegbunam has the size to do it, and even if he blocks with a feistier attitude, that would help him to improve his blocking. Not having the desire to block could be one of those issues holding him back. Team sources actually felt Okwuegbunam was a worse blocker in 2019 than he was in 2018.     Entering the 2020 NFL Draft, Okwuegbunam is considered to be a mid-round pick. Bad blocking receiving tight ends like Mike Gesicki have gone higher in years past, and the reason Okwuegbunam is expected to slide is because of off-the-field issues. Teams question his maturity and football character. Hence, Okwuegbunam will go lower than where his talent level says he should go.      Player Comparison: Jimmy Graham. Okwuegbunam reminds me of Jimmy Graham (6-7, 265). Both are tall receiving tight ends with elite speed and athleticism to work the middle seam. They are dangerous to make catches over defenders and are real mismatches in the passing game. They also are bad blockers. Graham was a late third-round pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, and Okwuegbunam could be a late third-round or fourth-round pick in 2020."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Mykal Walker","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"La'Mical Perine","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Logan Stenberg","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jacob Eason","year":2020,"height":78,"weight":227,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Washington","pros":"Cannon for an arm ; Can make all the throws ; Can fire fastballs into tight windows ; Accurate passer in the short to intermediate part of the field ; Dangerous to push the ball downfield ; Good size ; Tough to tackle ; Stands tall in the pocket ; Was in a pro-style offense for two years under Jim Chaney","cons":"Raw ; Inconsistent ; Lacks instincts as a passer ; Struggles to process post-snap ; Holds the ball too long ; Needs to get faster at working through progressions ; Must get quicker at working through the process ; Not mobile; not athletic ; Not as mobile as he thinks he is ; Needs to put more touch on his passes ; Should throw a softer, more catchable ball ; Drifts backward in the pocket rather than climb the pocket ;Summary:  Eason was a top recruit who landed at Georgia out of high school. With the Bulldogs, he got good experience working in an offense under a respected coordinator with Jim Chaney that correlates more to the NFL than the vast majority of college offenses being used. In his freshman season as the starter, Eason completed 55 percent of his passes in 2016 for 2,430 yards with 16 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He injured in the 2017 season opener for Georgia, and Jake Fromm took over as and remained as the starter for the rest of the season. The Bulldogs didn’t want to change their winning formula once Eason was healthy, keeping Eason as the backup. After the 2017 season, Eason transferred to Washington causing him to sit out the 2018 season.","similar_player":"Joe Flacco/Zach Mettenberger.","simular_player_bio":"When Eason played well, he reminded me of Flacco. When Eason was playing poorly, he reminded me of Mettenberger. Eason could end up being something between them as a pro.","summary":"Eason was a top recruit who landed at Georgia out of high school. With the Bulldogs, he got good experience working in an offense under a respected coordinator with Jim Chaney that correlates more to the NFL than the vast majority of college offenses being used. In his freshman season as the starter, Eason completed 55 percent of his passes in 2016 for 2,430 yards with 16 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He injured in the 2017 season opener for Georgia, and Jake Fromm took over as and remained as the starter for the rest of the season. The Bulldogs didn’t want to change their winning formula once Eason was healthy, keeping Eason as the backup. After the 2017 season, Eason transferred to Washington causing him to sit out the 2018 season.     In 2019, Eason completed 64 percent of his passes for 3,132 yards with 23 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He had an inconsistent season, flashing some brilliance at times and below-average play at other times. Eason should have returned for his senior year, but he entered the 2020 NFL Draft.     There is no doubt that Eason has special arm talent, as he possess a right arm cannon capable of making all the throws necessary in the NFL. He can fire fastballs into tight windows and beat good coverage with his ability to rifle the ball past defenders. Eason demonstrates pocket presence and is willing to stand in the pocket in the face of the rush. He stretches defenses vertically and is dangerous to push the ball deep downfield. Eason is accurate in the short to intermediate part of the field and throws some beautiful deep balls.      There are lot of areas for improvement for Eason at the NFL level. He is raw and inconsistent, thus he is a developmental prospect and not a candidate to start right away. Team sources say Eason struggles to process post-snap, which appears in a variety of ways. He holds the ball too long as a result and must get faster at working through progressions. He also has to get faster in the process of reading defenses, seeing his receivers, and getting the ball out. Those are the big issues for Eason, and if he doesn’t fix them, he’s going to struggle at the pro level.      Eason has some other technical issues that are common with big-armed quarterbacks. There are too many throws on which Eason fires fastballs when he needs to put more air underneath the ball with touch passes that are easier for his receivers to catch. Eason should work on throwing a softer and more catchable ball to avoid drops and missed opportunities. While Eason is willing to use his feet, he is not as mobile as he thinks he is, which allows defenders to consistently chase him down. That issue will only be exacerbated in the NFL due to the faster defenders. Additionally, Eason has a tendency to drift backward because of his arm strength when he needs to climb the pocket. Doing that makes his offensive tackles job more difficult because they can’t funnel rushers around the pocket to protect him.     Eason has the arm, size, and pocket presence to be a starting quarterback in the NFL. However, if he doesn’t develop and improve, he could be limited to being a backup. Teams are projecting Eason to be selected on the second day of the 2020 NFL Draft, but his stock is very fluid."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Reggie Robinson II","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Anthony McFarland Jr.","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"James Morgan","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Charlie Heck","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"K'Von Wallace","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Gabriel Davis","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cameron Clark","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"James Lynch","year":2020}
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{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Troy Dye","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":224,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Oregon","summary":"Skill-Set  What makes Dye special for the NFL is his ability to defend on third down. Dye is an athletic linebacker who can run. He has the speed to match up on tight ends in man and can handle running backs out of the backfield. Linebackers with length, quickness and athleticism like Dye’s can often play man coverage on tight ends and are tough commodities to find, so Dye will have serious appeal to NFL defensive coordinators.     On top of having some man-coverage skills, Dye shows the ability to function well in zone coverage, covering a lot of ground and getting depth in his drop. He has good vision and reads plays well to disrupt throwing lanes. That talent can be seen in the amount of passes broken up he has totaled over his career. Dye is very ball aware, slapping the ball out of receivers’ hands and going for strips.      Along with his cover skills, Dye is a dangerous blitzer with the ability to affect the quarterback. He has a straight-line burst with serious closing speed to hunt the signal-caller. Dye probably won’t be used as a pass-rusher often in the NFL, but he has blitzing ability and can contribute to the rush.     Dye is a solid run defender as well. He reads his keys well and fires to the ball-carrier to limit gains. There are times when Dye really violently jars ball-carriers. For the NFL, Dye could stand to tackle lower, as he has the tendency to go too high. That tendency could lead to some missed tackles in the pros due to bouncing off pro tailbacks. He also could stand to improve his ability to take on and shed blocks. All college linebackers need help with that becayse NFL offensive linemen are a different level of strength, size and quickness.     For the NFL, Dye could function as an inside linebacker in a 3-4 or 4-3 defense. He is an excellent fit for a 3-4 with his ability to drop into coverage and blitz the quarterback."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Colby Parkinson","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jaylinn Hawkins","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kevin Dotson","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Brycen Hopkins","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Josiah Scott","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"L'Jarius Sneed","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Amik Robertson","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Shaquille Quarterman","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"John Reid","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Antonio Gandy-Golden","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ben Bredeson","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"DeeJay Dallas","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jack Driscoll","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tyler Biadasz","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":314,"position":"Center","college":"Wisconsin","pros":"Good size ; Quality athleticism ; Well balanced ; Can one-on-one pass block with DTs ; Can hold his ground versus bull rushes ; Sustains blocks well ; Blocks through the whistel ; Scraper and fighter attitude ; Good knee bend ; Plays with good leverage ; Fires out of his stance ; Quick as a puller ; Quick to the second level ; Plays with good leverage ; Developed strength ; Plug-and-play starter potential ; Experienced","cons":"Lacks the versatility to play guard ; Not overly powerful ; Can fall to the ground too much ;Summary:  Wisconsin has been a factory for NFL offensive linemen and running backs since Barry Alvarez built the Badgers into a dominant ground program. The head coach has changed some, but the offensive linemen and running back talent has stayed consistent. Biadasz will continue that tradition in the 2020 NFL Draft, as he should be one of the first centers drafted and is a candidate to be a plug-and-play starter in the NFL.","similar_player":"Jeff Faine","simular_player_bio":"Biadasz reminds me of Faine, who had a solid NFL career for the Browns, Saints and Buccaneers. Biadasz is a little bigger, but they are similar well-rounded players who are effective in both phases but limited to center only.","summary":"Wisconsin has been a factory for NFL offensive linemen and running backs since Barry Alvarez built the Badgers into a dominant ground program. The head coach has changed some, but the offensive linemen and running back talent has stayed consistent. Biadasz will continue that tradition in the 2020 NFL Draft, as he should be one of the first centers drafted and is a candidate to be a plug-and-play starter in the NFL.     Biadasz is good fit as a pass blocker for the NFL. Last year at Wisconsin, he handled one-on-ones in the passing game, showing a strong anchor to handle bull rushes and the strength to sustain his blocks through the play. Biadasz plays with good leverage to bend at the knee, and that allows him to bend but not break on bull rushes. As a pro, heavy nose tackles and fast speed rushers could give him some issues, but he offers more one-on-one pass-blocking ability overall than many centers who need guard help.     As a run blocker, Biadasz routinely opened holes with strength and showed impressive quickness and athleticism to pull around the tackle and hit blocks in space. He fires well to the second level and gets downfield quickly. While Biadasz has quality strength, against NFL defensive tackles, he will not be a road grader who overwhelms tackles. Biadasz is a scrapper who has a physical attitude and blocks through the whistle. Biadasz should be a plus run blocker at center as a pro.     Biadasz is a polished blocker who could play quickly in the NFL. Some team sources feel he does not project to move to guard, not seeing that versatility. They feel he is a center only. However, Biadasz could be a solid starter with a long career, so he is worthy of being a second- or third-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Khalid Kareem","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Alton Robinson","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Danny Pinter","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Shane Lemieux","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Joe Reed","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kenny Robinson","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Colton McKivitz","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jason Strowbridge","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Trevis Gipson","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Keith Ismael","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Daniel Thomas","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Bryce Hall","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Justin Rohrwasser","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Nick Harris","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tyler Johnson","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Khaleke Hudson","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kindle Vildor","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Curtis Weaver","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Collin Johnson","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Quintez Cephus","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jake Fromm","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":220,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Georgia","pros":"Accurate passer ; Pocket composure ; Excellent decision-maker ; Good ball placement ; Throws a very catchable ball ; Good timing ; Shows anticipation ; Quality field vision ; Able to loft in touch passes ; Natural feel; instinctive passer ; Leads receivers for more yardage after the catch ; Moves eyes through progressions ; Good internal clock ; Mastered is offense ; Intangibles ; Intelligent ; Hard worker ; Good character ; Good fit in a west coast offense ; Very experienced ; Had success against good competition","cons":"Arm strength limitations ; Can’t fire fastballs into tight windows ; Could struggle to challenge NFL defenses downfield ; Not a running threat ; Shorter than ideal ; Concerning decline in play as a junior ; Game manager ; Not a play-maker; needs teammates to provide big plays ;Summary:  Jacob Eason was supposed to be the first star quarterback of the Kirby Smart era at Georgia, but an injury to Eason thrust Fromm onto the field as a freshman, and Fromm seized the opportunity to lead the Bulldogs all the way to the National Championship in his debut as a starter. Fromm was an excellent game-manager, making some clutch throws while protecting the football to allow his potent rushing attack and superb defense to control games. On the year, Fromm completed 62.2 percent of his passes for 2,615 yards with 24 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Fromm was even better as a sophomore, completing 67 percent of his passes in 2018 for 2,749 yards with 30 touchdowns and six interceptions.","similar_player":"Matt Barkley.","simular_player_bio":"In the NFL, I think Fromm could end up being a quarterback similar to Barkley. I mentioned that comparison to a general manager, and they said it was a good match. Barkley (6-2, 234) and Fromm are almost identical in size and have similar limitations in arm strength and athleticism.","summary":"Jacob Eason was supposed to be the first star quarterback of the Kirby Smart era at Georgia, but an injury to Eason thrust Fromm onto the field as a freshman, and Fromm seized the opportunity to lead the Bulldogs all the way to the National Championship in his debut as a starter. Fromm was an excellent game-manager, making some clutch throws while protecting the football to allow his potent rushing attack and superb defense to control games. On the year, Fromm completed 62.2 percent of his passes for 2,615 yards with 24 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Fromm was even better as a sophomore, completing 67 percent of his passes in 2018 for 2,749 yards with 30 touchdowns and six interceptions.     Fromm regressed in 2019. The junior’s accuracy was subpar, and he seemed to lose confidence in the second half of the season. Earlier in the year, he made some clutch throws to lead Georgia to a tough win over Notre Dame, but had four turnovers in a loss to South Carolina. Fromm bounced back to lead the Bulldogs to a win over Florida, being superb on third down. However, he struggled after that putting together ugly games with pass-completion rates of less than 50 percent against Missouri, Auburn, Texas A&M and LSU. He completed 61 percent of his passes in 2019 for 2,860 yards with 24 touchdowns and five interceptions.     Some in the media blamed Fromm’s regression on the supporting cast, but that is a flawed argument. In Fromm’s defense, Georgia’s wide receivers were a real weakness and struggled all year. On the flip side, Fromm had a phenomenal offensive line with a top-10 left tackle in Andrew Thomas and potentially two other first-round picks in guard Solomon Kindley and right tackle Isaiah Wilson. Center Trey Hill and right guard Cade Mays could be first-round picks in 2021 or 2022. Even the Bulldog’s backup rotational offensive linemen could be future draft picks. To go along with the best offensive line in college football, Fromm had a first-round pick at running back in D’Andre Swift plus other talented runners who rotated into the game. Thus, saying Fromm suffered from a poor supporting cast is nonsense.      Fromm has a backup quarterback skill set for the NFL. His arm strength is average at best. As a pro, he is going to struggle to challenge defenses downfield with his arm. He also does not have the ability to fire a fastball into a tight window. Every throw from Fromm is a touch pass because he does’t have the arm strength to drive the ball. On top of not having a strong arm, Fromm is not a running threat and he won’t be able to make plays with his feet at the pro level.     At Georgia, Fromm was a game manager and not a play-maker. He is not a quarterback who can create plays on his own like an Aaron Rodgers, Pat Mahomes, Lamar Jackson or Deshaun Watson. Fromm is a good distributor of the football who generally has good ball security and makes good decisions.     While Fromm does not have arm strength or play-making ability with his feet, he is an accurate passer. He places his ball well, putting it in position for his receiver to make catches while avoiding putting the ball in danger of being intercepted. Fromm is a wise decision-maker who protects the ball well and doesn’t get careless or panic. As a freshman and sophomore, Fromm was a dangerous play-action passer who came through with some clutch throws in crunch time.      Over his Georgia career, Fromm was generally a confident, calm, poised and efficient pocket passer. He stood tall in the pocket and was a consistent passer distributing the ball. He demonstrated good timing and precision to hit his receivers through windows in coverage while leading them to produce more yards after the catch. His calm and poised approach lended to him showing field vision in the pocket, as he would move his eyes and work off his primary read. For a young quarterback, Fromm had impressive field vision at the start of his time at Georgia. As a pro, he would be a would be a good fit in a west coast offense.     Team sources rave about Fromm’s intangibles. They say he is a great kid with excellent character, work ethic, and intelligence. Fromm’s intangibles could cause some coaches to fall in love during the draft process.     In this draft analyst’s opinion, Fromm is a fringe starter and more of a backup-caliber quarterback for the NFL. I just don’t believe he has the physical tools to be dynamic starter. For Fromm to be a good NFL starter, he will need an excellent core around him to let him distribute the ball to play-making receivers while relying on a potent rushing attack.      In the 2020 NFL Draft, Fromm has a wide range on where he could go. His skill set suggests he should go on the second day of the draft, but his intelligence and intangibles are that of a first-rounder. There have been quarterbacks who some teams have graded in the fourth round – Christian Ponder, E.J. Manuel – go in the first round, and there have been quarterbacks with higher grades who slide lower because a draft just evolves that way. Thus, Fromm could go on the opening night if a team falls in love with him, or he could be in store for a draft-day slide."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"John Hightower","year":2020}
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{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Broderick Washington Jr","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Isaiah Coulter","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jason Huntley","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Darnell Mooney","year":2020}
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{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kamal Martin","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"K.J. Osborn","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Mike Danna","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Justin Strnad","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Hakeem Adeniji","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Netane Muti","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Michael Onwenu","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cam Brown","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Bravvion Roy","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Blake Ferguson","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Alohi Gilman","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Donovan Peoples-Jones","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tyler Bass","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jake Luton","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Charlie Woerner","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Braden Mann","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jon Runyan","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Robert Windsor","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Khalil Davis","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Justin Herron","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Shaun Bradley","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"John Penisini","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Antoine Brooks Jr.","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jordan Fuller","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Quez Watkins","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"James Proche","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Evan Weaver","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Blake Brandel","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cassh Maluia","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Josh Metellus","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tyler Davis","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Isaiah Hodgins","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jake Hanson","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Simon Stepaniak","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Prince Tega Wanogho","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Isaiah Rodgers","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dezmon Patmon","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jordan Glasgow","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Freddie Swain","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Markus Bailey","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kamren Curl","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jauan Jennings","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Carter Coughlin","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Geno Stone","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"K.J. Hill","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Stantley Thomas-Oliver III","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Eno Benjamin","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chris Claybrooks","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cole McDonald","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kenny Willekes","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Arlington Hambright","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Lachavious Simmons","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Sterling Hofrichter","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"James Smith-Williams","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dustin Woodard","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ben DiNucci","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Carlos Davis","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Casey Toohill","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Clay Johnston","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jashon Cornell","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Vernon Scott","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Thakarius Keyes","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"TJ Brunson","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dane Jackson","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tommy Stevens","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chapelle Russell","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jonathan Garvin","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chris Jackson","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Nate Stanley","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Raymond Calais","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Malcolm Perry","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chris Williamson","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Sam Sloman","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Brian Cole II","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tremayne Anchrum","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Stephen Sullivan","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tyrie Cleveland","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kyle Hinton","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Derrek Tuszka","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tae Crowder","year":2020}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Trevor Lawrence","year":2021,"height":78,"weight":220,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Clemson","pros":"Winner; carried his team to championships ; Tremendous skill set ; Accurate passer ; Powerful arm ; Can make all the throws ; Can fire fastballs into tight windows ; Fabulous and rare deep-ball accuracy ; Timing ; Anticipates ; Deadly as a pocket passer when given time; Pocket presence; doesn’t panic when first read is covered ; Willing to push the ball downfield ; Precision thrower ; Field vision ; Throws into tight windows ; Stands tall; steps into hits ; Ability to work through progressions ; Hits receivers on the run ; Throws receivers open ; Leads receivers for more yardage after the catch ; Able to loft in touch passes ; Throws a very catchable ball ; Quick release; quality mechanics ; Good decision-making ; Avoids turnovers ; Athleticism ; Mobility ; Ability to extend plays ; Can hurt defenses on the ground ; Speed takes defenses by surprise ; Can throw off platform ; Dangerous passer on the run ; Good fit in any pro offense ; Experienced ; Has had success against good competition ; Intelligent ; Humble ; Hard working ; Upside ; Lots of experience against top competition ; Experience under pressure ; Experience carrying a team, being the face of a program","cons":"Can lock onto his primary read ; Long-limbed frame could be a negative in the pocket in the NFL ;Summary:  Lawrence was the top recruit in the nation coming out of high school, and Clemson won the fierce recruiting war to land him. That success paid off immediately, with the freshman taking college football by storm in 2018. Lawrence became the starting quarterback over Kelly Bryant and completed 65 percent of his passes for 3,280 yards with 30 touchdowns and four interceptions. Lawrence closed out his spectacular freshman season by beating Alabama in the National Championship game.","similar_player":"Ryan Tannehill","simular_player_bio":"Lawrence is a very unique athlete and physical specimen, so he is difficult to compare, but some team sources have suggested Lawrence could be a better version of Tannehill. Keep in mind that Tannehill is a great athlete and played wide receiver at Texas A&M. Lawrence is a rare prospect and is in a category of his own.","summary":"Lawrence was the top recruit in the nation coming out of high school, and Clemson won the fierce recruiting war to land him. That success paid off immediately, with the freshman taking college football by storm in 2018. Lawrence became the starting quarterback over Kelly Bryant and completed 65 percent of his passes for 3,280 yards with 30 touchdowns and four interceptions. Lawrence closed out his spectacular freshman season by beating Alabama in the National Championship game.     The Tigers lost a lot of talent to the 2019 NFL Draft, including their star-studded defensive line, but Lawrence put the Tigers on his back in 2019 and led them to another appearance in the college football playoff. Lawrence led a fourth-quarter comeback to beat Ohio State before coming up short against LSU. In 2019, Lawrence completed 66 percent of his passes for 3,665 yards, 36 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He also ran for 563 yards and nine touchdowns.     Lawrence dominated in 2020, continuing his consistent play from 2019 and 2018, and completing 69 percent of his passes for 3,153 yards, 24 touchdowns and four interceptions. He has also rushed for eight touchdowns. From a physical skill-set standpoint, Lawrence is the complete package for the NFL, possessing good size, a powerful accurate arm, and running ability.     Lawrence is a pro-ready passer. His accuracy is exceptional, and he can consistently place the ball perfectly downfield. Lawrence can fit passes into windows the size of a shoe box, and he can drop in strikes past defensive backs. Even though Lawrence would throw into some tight windows, he displayed good decision-making and did a great job of avoiding turnovers. Lawrence will place passes where his receivers can make a play on the ball and avoid giving defensive backs opportunities to pick passes off. The tall Lawrence sees the field extremely well, and he has advanced field vision. Lawrence possesses the composure to stand erect in the pocket and does not get rattled by the pass rush.      One trait that really sets Lawrence apart and makes him a truly rare prospect is his deep-ball accuracy. He did a phenomenal job of locating his passes downfield for a variety of receivers to beat coverage and lead his weapons to big plays. With his cannon for an arm and his precision passing deep downfield, defenses can’t crowd the box, as Lawrence will make them pay. Thus, Lawrence’s passing ability could really open things up for the rushing attack in the NFL and lead to more success for his team that does not show up in his personal stats."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Zach Wilson","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":210,"position":"Quarterback","college":"BYU","pros":"Powerful right arm ; Can make all the throws in the NFL ; Pushes the ball downfield ; Accurate passer ; Can throw a hard fastball into tight windows ; Good deep-ball accuracy ; Throws a pretty deep ball ; Makes big throws off platform ; Able to loft in touch passes ; Throws a catchable ball ; Stands tall in the pocket ; Moves his eyes ; Works through his progression ; Can throw receivers open ; Doesn’t miss open receivers ; Shows good timing ; Anticipation ; Good athlete ; Dangerous runner ; Can buy time with his feet ; Can hurt defenses on the ground ; Quickness and burst as a runner ; Quick feet ; Shifty runner in the open field ; Wise to avoid hits as a senior ; Intelligent ; Good recall; Confident ; Competitor ; Brings energy to his team ; Upside","cons":"Aspects of poor football character ; One-year wonder ; Lean build; could stand to add weight ; Lacks experience against elite competition ; Should get quicker working through progressions ; Accuracy suffers under pressure ;Summary:  Entering his senior year, I wrote that Wilson had flashed some talent as a sophomore and junior, but in 2020, he needed to transcend from being a game manager into play-maker and point producer. Wilson completed 66 percent of his passes in 2018 for 1,578 yards with 12 touchdowns and three interceptions. The following season, he completed 62 percent off his passes for 2,382 yards with 11 touchdowns and nine interceptions. ;Wilson hit the nail on the head in terms of taking his game to another level in 2020, helping the Cougars dominate an extremely weak schedule while completing 74 percent of his passes for 3,692 yards with 33 touchdowns and three interceptions. Wilson crushed just about every opponent with the exception of losing to Coastal Carolina. Wilson could have returned to BYU for 2021, but decided to enter the 2021 NFL Draft.","similar_player":"Drew Lock","simular_player_bio":"Some team sources have said that Wilson is a better version of Drew Lock, but they have very similar skill sets with arm strength, mobility, and a gunslinger style of play.","summary":"Entering his senior year, I wrote that Wilson had flashed some talent as a sophomore and junior, but in 2020, he needed to transcend from being a game manager into play-maker and point producer. Wilson completed 66 percent of his passes in 2018 for 1,578 yards with 12 touchdowns and three interceptions. The following season, he completed 62 percent off his passes for 2,382 yards with 11 touchdowns and nine interceptions.      Wilson hit the nail on the head in terms of taking his game to another level in 2020, helping the Cougars dominate an extremely weak schedule while completing 74 percent of his passes for 3,692 yards with 33 touchdowns and three interceptions. Wilson crushed just about every opponent with the exception of losing to Coastal Carolina. Wilson could have returned to BYU for 2021, but decided to enter the 2021 NFL Draft.     Wilson has the skill set to be a good starting quarterback in the NFL. He has a strong arm capable of making all the throws and good deep-ball accuracy. Wilson shows the ability to fire strikes in the short to intermediate part of the field and good ball placement to lead his receivers for more yards. There is no doubt that Wilson can really spin it, with the velocity of his throws letting him fit the ball into tight windows. He shows the ability to work off his primary read in the pocket and does not panic when his first read is covered. His timing, anticipation, accuracy, and field vision are on point to be an effective pocket passer.      Wilson is a natural passer who can put air underneath the ball and loft in beautiful touch passes downfield. His ball placement is advanced, and he throws a very catchable ball without unnecessary velocity despite his powerful arm. Many college quarterbacks who have similar arm strength fire too many fastballs, leading to drops and deflections, but Wilson does an excellent job of easing off and throwing the ball with the needed velocity for the completion. When needed, he can rifle a laser past defenders into tight windows. Wilson should fit any offense as a pro.     Wilson possesses special mobility and athleticism. He is a dangerous runner with excellent balance and agility to dodge pass rushers in the pocket. Thanks to his feet and mobility, Wilson is able to extend plays, and he has the arm strength to make big throws off platform. Wilson is a threat to pick up yards on the ground as well thanks to some shiftiness in the open field. Wilson brings a backyard baller’s style of play who brings energy to his team.      Like all players going into the NFL, there aspects for Wilson to work on. Speeding up his reading of defenses and working through his progressions faster will help him. BYU had a good offensive line, and he had wide open receivers against weak competition, so working faster is going to be a necessity for him. Wilson also can have a tendency to let some passes sail high when pressured. He also will make some throws back across the field that he could get away with in college, but he will have to be more selective about doing that as a pro passer."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Trey Lance","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":221,"position":"Quarterback","college":"North Dakota State","pros":"Tremendous skill set ; Powerful arm ; Can fire fastballs into tight windows ; Arm strength to challenge defenses downfield ; Throws a good deep ball ; Impressive deep-ball precision ; Aggressive to push the ball downfield ; Throws well in the short, quick passing game ; Leads receivers downfield for more yards after the catch ; Accurate ; Poise ; Stays calm with rush closing around him ; Keeps his eyes downfield despite rush closing in on him ; Good athlete ; Mobility ; Uses his feet to buy time ; Strong build makes him tough to sack, tackle ; Keeps his eyes downfield while scrambling ; Hard-charging downhill runner ; Will lower his shoulder and run over tacklers ; Dynamic runner ; True dual-threat quarterback ; Can throw off platform ; Good speed for a quarterback ; Avoids turnovers overall ; Upside","cons":"Raw ; Lacks experience ; Field vision ; Locks on to primary read ; Takes off running when first read is covered ; Slow to work through progressions ; Has to speed up the process ; Needs to get comfortable throwing into tight windows ;Summary:  North Dakota State has dominated the FCS, ripping off a string of National Championships. The Bison have produced a lot of good NFL talent, including Philadelphia Eagles franchise quarterback Carson Wentz, and Lance could continue that tradition in the 2021 NFL Draft. As a redshirt freshman in 2019, Lance led the Bison to an undefeated season and another National Championship. He produced a huge year, completing 67 percent of his passes for 2,786 yards and 28 touchdowns – with zero interceptions. He also ran for 1,100 yards and picked up 14 rushing touchdowns – his rushing yardage was actually much larger, but college football deducts sack yardage from a quarterback’s rushing totals.","similar_player":"Josh Allen","simular_player_bio":"Lance has a unique style of play and is a tough player to compare. He reminds evaluators of Josh Allen at times, but Lance doesn’t have Allen’s size. Lance is like a shorter version of Allen in that they have similar styles of play and are coming to the NFL from a lower level of collegiate competition. If Lance pans out in the NFL, I could see him being a quarterback similar to Allen.","summary":"North Dakota State has dominated the FCS, ripping off a string of National Championships. The Bison have produced a lot of good NFL talent, including Philadelphia Eagles franchise quarterback Carson Wentz, and Lance could continue that tradition in the 2021 NFL Draft. As a redshirt freshman in 2019, Lance led the Bison to an undefeated season and another National Championship. He produced a huge year, completing 67 percent of his passes for 2,786 yards and 28 touchdowns – with zero interceptions. He also ran for 1,100 yards and picked up 14 rushing touchdowns – his rushing yardage was actually much larger, but college football deducts sack yardage from a quarterback’s rushing totals.     North Dakota State played only one game in 2020 due to COVID-19 limitations, and Lance looked rusty against Central Arkansas, but he also flashed his big-time skill set. Lance completed 15-of-30 passes in 2020 for 149 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. He also turned 15 carries into 143 yards and two touchdowns.      From a skill set perspective, Lance fits in with other recent first-round prospects. His size, arm strength, running ability, and big-play potential are in line with other recent first-round picks such as Pat Mahomes, Deshaun Watson, Justin Herbert, Josh Allen and Jordan Love.      As a passer, Lance definitely has next-level ability. He has a strong arm capable of making all the throws for the pro level. Lance shows the ability to fire fastballs to the sideline and has no problem airing out deep balls. Overall, Lance has good accuracy, and his deep-ball precision is very impressive. He consistently lofts passes downfield to lead his receivers over the top of coverage. Lance also shows the ability to function in the quick passing game in the short part of the field, firing some bullets to move the ball."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kyle Pitts","year":2021,"height":78,"weight":246,"position":"Tight End","college":"Florida","pros":"Amazing mismatch weapon ; Fast for a tight end; wide receiver speed ; Athletic and fast enough to play wide receiver ; Speed to separate; shakes and runs by defensive backs ; Excellent route-runner ; Burst out of his breaks ; Change-of-direction skills ; Extremely athletic, agile ; Good run-after-the-catch skills ; Rare and tremendous red-zone weapon ; Elite 50-50 pass receiver ; Never truly covered ; Leaping ability ; Great catch radius ; Makes catches with ease over defensive backs ; Phenomenal middle-seam tight end ; Highpoints the ball well ; Superb body control ; Fast release off the line ; Size/speed mismatch versus defensive backs and linebackers ; Good height, length and weight ; Dangerous down the seam ; Dangerous on contested catches ; Soft hands ; Sure-handed; Adjusts to the ball well ; Willing blocker ; Excellent intangibles ; Hard worker; loves football ; Good teammate","cons":"Not a forceful blocker;Summary:  Kyle Pitts one of the SEC’s breakout players of 2019 producing, an excellent season. After serving as a backup in 2018, Pitts exploded on the scene as a sophomore. On the year, he hauled in 54 receptions for 649 yards and five touchdowns. The season could have been bigger, however, Florida had a deep stable of receivers to spread the ball around. Pitts still produced a lot of big plays for the Gators. ;Pitts absolutely dominated the competition in the odd 2020 season, catching 43 passes for 770 yards and 12 touchdowns from only eight games. He missed a few games with injury, was held out versus LSU to protect him for the SEC Championship and then sat out Florida’s meaningless bowl game. Pitts opened 2020 by dominating Ole Miss to the tune of eight receptions for 170 yards and four touchdowns. He put together other monster performances, including against Kentucky (5-99-3), Tennessee (7-128) and Alabama (7-129-1). If Pitts eight-game average production were maintained across a full 13-game season, he would have produced a stat line of 70 catches for 1,252 yards with 20 touchdowns.;Week after week in 2020, Pitts showed NFL teams saw everything they could hope to see out of a receiving tight end. He demonstrated the speed to run past defensive backs and get open vertically. His 71-yard touchdown against Ole Miss was astounding with the way he ran away from the defensive backs, and the Rebels couldn’t catch him from behind. All year, Pitts used his size to win 50-50 passes, showed good hands, ran excellent routes, and was utterly unstoppable. He went up against some secondaries that were comprised of future NFL competitors, but even the guys from Georgia’s, Kentucky’s, Texas A&M’s and Alabama’s secondaries who will get drafted were dominated by Pitts.","similar_player":"Travis Kelce/Calvin Johnson","simular_player_bio":"As the team sources said above, they feel Pitts could be an elite receiving tight end like Kelce or Gonzalez. If Pitts moves to wide receiver, they feel he could be a poor man’s Calvin Johnson.","summary":"Kyle Pitts one of the SEC’s breakout players of 2019 producing, an excellent season. After serving as a backup in 2018, Pitts exploded on the scene as a sophomore. On the year, he hauled in 54 receptions for 649 yards and five touchdowns. The season could have been bigger, however, Florida had a deep stable of receivers to spread the ball around. Pitts still produced a lot of big plays for the Gators.      Pitts absolutely dominated the competition in the odd 2020 season, catching 43 passes for 770 yards and 12 touchdowns from only eight games. He missed a few games with injury, was held out versus LSU to protect him for the SEC Championship and then sat out Florida’s meaningless bowl game. Pitts opened 2020 by dominating Ole Miss to the tune of eight receptions for 170 yards and four touchdowns. He put together other monster performances, including against Kentucky (5-99-3), Tennessee (7-128) and Alabama (7-129-1). If Pitts eight-game average production were maintained across a full 13-game season, he would have produced a stat line of 70 catches for 1,252 yards with 20 touchdowns.     Week after week in 2020, Pitts showed NFL teams saw everything they could hope to see out of a receiving tight end. He demonstrated the speed to run past defensive backs and get open vertically. His 71-yard touchdown against Ole Miss was astounding with the way he ran away from the defensive backs, and the Rebels couldn’t catch him from behind. All year, Pitts used his size to win 50-50 passes, showed good hands, ran excellent routes, and was utterly unstoppable. He went up against some secondaries that were comprised of future NFL competitors, but even the guys from Georgia’s, Kentucky’s, Texas A&M’s and Alabama’s secondaries who will get drafted were dominated by Pitts.     As a receiving weapon, Pitts is a once-in-a-decade-caliber prospect who is a mismatch nightmare similar to a Travis Kelce or Calvin Johnson. Pitts is fast for a tight end and really fires off the ball to get into the secondary. Not only is Pitts fast to find openings downfield, but he is a smooth mover who glides through the defense and is able to generate separation from his route-running as well. He has shocking change-of-direction skills with a burst out of his breaks that takes defensive backs by surprise and creates separation. Pitts has impressive suddenness and explosiveness for a tight end, and really, he moves like a big wide receiver.      Pitts is an amazing weapon on 50-50 passes, and he is never really covered because of his ability to make acrobatic grabs over defenders. Pitts uses his tall and long frame to make catches over defensive backs, and he is a tremendous weapon in the red zone thanks to his size mismatch ability. With his leaping ability and superb body control, Pitts has a huge catch radius, so even when defenders do everything right, Pitts can make big plays above them. As a red-zone player, Pitts could be among the best in the NFL.      After the catch, Pitts’ speed and agility allow him to pick up good yardage, and he had some superb runs after the catch as a sophomore and junior. Defensive backs can’t cover Pitts’ size, and even his speed, athleticism, and agility was too much for SEC cornerbacks, who he constantly burned. Linebackers have no prayer of covering Pitts because he is way too fast and athletic for them.      Pitts runs excellent routes and is adept at finding the soft spot in zone coverage. He tracks the ball very well and shows impressive hands to snatch passes out of the air. Via his soft hands, Pitts does not have to body catch and is very calm and fearless to make receptions with defenders closing in on him. With his great athleticism, he makes some difficult catches look easy with astounding highlight-reel catches.      Team sources say Pitts is not a good blocker, but he is not bad and willingly contributes. Pitts fights and gives a good effort. Not having the desire to block is a common issue for receiving tight ends, but Pitts does not fall into the trap. While he is not a forceful blocker, Pitts is actually tries and does not take plays off."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jaylen Waddle","year":2021,"height":70,"weight":182,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Alabama","pros":"Explosive playmaker ; Threat to score and rip off long gains on any touch ; Very fast ; Consistently creates separation ; First-step quickness ; Twitchy in and out of breaks ; Sudden ; Deep-threat receiver ; Stretches a defense vertically ; Excellent with the ball in his hands ; Dangerous run-after-the-catch skills ; Elusive in the open field ; Big-play speed ; Dangerous returner on special teams ; Killer mentality; lethal player who can dominate defenses; Good athleticism ; Experienced; ready to contribute quickly ; Excelled against elite competition ; Potential to be an elite No. 1 receiver in the NFL","cons":"Raw ; Not a polished route runner ; Short ; Undersized ; Could stand to improve his hands ; Ability to hold up in the NFL? ;Summary:  Despite Alabama having star-studded group receivers including Jerry Jeudy, Henry Ruggs, DeVonta Smith and Jaylen Waddle in 2019, some NFL evaluators felt Waddle was the most explosive and fastest of them. Waddle did not produce as much in college as those three, but he did enough to have teams projecting him as a potentially elite receiver for the NFL. ;Waddle was behind Smith, Jeudy and Ruggs on the depth chart, but he still made his presence felt with some explosive plays for Alabama. As a freshman in 2018, Waddle averaged 19 yards per reception from 848 yards and seven touchdowns over 45 catches. As a sophomore, he hauled in 33 passes for 560 yards with six touchdowns. Waddle was on pace to his best season in 2020 before an ankle injury caused him to miss the majority of the year. He played in four games before missing the rest of the regular season, but Waddle returned to play sparingly in the National Championship against Ohio State. For his year, he took 28 receptions for 591 yards – a 21.1-yard average – and four touchdowns.","similar_player":"Tyreek Hill","simular_player_bio":"Multiple team sources compared Waddle to Hill. Hill (5-10, 185) and Waddle are almost identical in size and possess game-breaking speed and explosiveness that make them nearly impossible to cover. If Waddle stays healthy and lands with a good team like Hill did, Waddle could be Hill-type receiver in the NFL.","summary":"Despite Alabama having star-studded group receivers including Jerry Jeudy, Henry Ruggs, DeVonta Smith and Jaylen Waddle in 2019, some NFL evaluators felt Waddle was the most explosive and fastest of them. Waddle did not produce as much in college as those three, but he did enough to have teams projecting him as a potentially elite receiver for the NFL.      Waddle was behind Smith, Jeudy and Ruggs on the depth chart, but he still made his presence felt with some explosive plays for Alabama. As a freshman in 2018, Waddle averaged 19 yards per reception from 848 yards and seven touchdowns over 45 catches. As a sophomore, he hauled in 33 passes for 560 yards with six touchdowns. Waddle was on pace to his best season in 2020 before an ankle injury caused him to miss the majority of the year. He played in four games before missing the rest of the regular season, but Waddle returned to play sparingly in the National Championship against Ohio State. For his year, he took 28 receptions for 591 yards – a 21.1-yard average – and four touchdowns.     There is no doubt that Waddle is an explosive playmaker who is a threat to score on any reception. He is a true speed receiver who can score from any place on the field and has mismatch ability for the NFL. Cornerbacks really struggle to run with Waddle, as he is extremely fast in a straight line plus is sudden and explosive in and out of his breaks. That leads to him easily creating separation, and when he gets the ball, he is deadly. Waddle displays tremendous yards-after-the-catch ability with his elite speed and elusive moves in the open field.     Waddle’s deep speed allows him to line up on the outside or in the slot as his speed creates mismatches at any spot on the field. While Waddle is not a tall receiver, he makes up for it with his electric ability to produce big plays on any reception. Waddle also is a dangerous returner for special teams as well, although his NFL team will probably protect him from injury and not have him do that on a full-time basis. They could save him for special situations or big games instead.      There are areas of improvement for Waddle entering the next level. Team sources say he is not a polished route-runner and has to improve on the fundamentals to not be limited as a gadget- or specialist-type player. Waddle could stand to improve his hands and become a more natural catcher of the football.     Waddle’s explosive speed and game-changing ability have some evaluators believing he could go in the No. 10-15 range of the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft,provided his medical report goes well. Sources from seven different teams said they thought Waddle would go in Round 1 next April, with a few believing that he would be a top-16 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Penei Sewell","year":2021,"height":78,"weight":325,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Oregon","pros":"Excellent skill set ; Ideal height, length, weight ; Superb athleticism ; Extremely talented ; Fast to mirror speed rushers ; Can play the typewriter to cut off the corner ; Quick to the second level, open field ; Good leverage overall ; Bends at the knee ; Fast out of his stance ; Quick hands to engage defenders ; Ability to sustan bolocks ; Excellent agility ; Blocks with an attitude ; Punishes second level defenders ; Quickness ; Quick feet ; Gets depth in his drop to neutralize speed rushers ; Bends at the knee ; Doesn’t have to reach for rushers ; Fast to the second level ; Walls off and ties up defenders in the ground game ; Bulk to hold his ground against bull rushes ; Can anchor against bull rushes ; Athletic upside ; Fits man- or zone-blocking schemes","cons":"Needs to improve his technique ; Could stand to add more functional strength ; Not overly physical ;Summary:  Edge protection is critical given the passing-drive nature of the modern NFL because it can help teams keep their franchise quarterbacks healthy and effective. The fact that four offensive tackles went as top-13 picks in the 2020 NFL Draft is only evidence of that importance, and Sewell is considered to be a better prospect than those four tackles. There is a lot to like about Sewell for the NFL, as he is an excellent quarterback protector who is a steady contributor in the ground game.","similar_player":"Ronnie Stanely","simular_player_bio":"Sewell is a tough player to compare for the NFL, but he is reminiscent of Stanley (6-6, 315) coming out of Notre Dame. Both brought great skill sets, were not overly physical, and were almost identical in size. Stanley was a top-10 pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, and Sewell should go that high this year in the 2021 NFL Draft.","summary":"Edge protection is critical given the passing-drive nature of the modern NFL because it can help teams keep their franchise quarterbacks healthy and effective. The fact that four offensive tackles went as top-13 picks in the 2020 NFL Draft is only evidence of that importance, and Sewell is considered to be a better prospect than those four tackles. There is a lot to like about Sewell for the NFL, as he is an excellent quarterback protector who is a steady contributor in the ground game.     Sewell has the skill set to be a dependable edge protector in the passing game. He is a good athlete with real quickness. Sewell pops out of his stance, gets his hands into the chest of defenders, and has quick feet to play the typewriter and cut off the edge from speed rushers. He has enough strength and quality hands to sustain blocks while being able to neutralize second efforts. His agility, footwork, and quickness make him a smooth mover in space. On screens, kick-out blocks, and zone runs, Sewell constantly shows how natural he is in space.      Sewell, however, is not an overpowering run blocker who he bulls defenders off the ball, but he scraps with attitude and is effective. Sewell uses his size and strength to manipulate and turn defenders to tie them up and keep them from getting in on tackles. He is dangerous when he fires to the second level, where he will nastily overwhelming linebackers or defensive backs with violence. It would help Sewell to continue to add more functional strength for battling NFL defensive linemen, but he could function in a power-man- or zone-blocking scheme."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jaycee Horn","year":2021,"height":73,"weight":205,"position":"Cornerback","college":"South Carolina","pros":"Natural football player ; Does a good job of preventing separation ; Runs the route; prevents separation ; Smooth in and out of breaks ; Tough, physical defender; Packs a punch to reroute ; Good feel in coverage ; Instinctive ; Versatile to play off man, zone, press man ; Tracks the ball well in air ; Skilled to slap passes away ; Emerging ball skills ; Good height, weight ; Plays the ball well ; Good run defender ; Willing tackler ; Physical ; NFL bloodlines ; Upside","cons":"Not fast ; Could have issues with NFL deep speed ; Lacks some explosion ; Not a twitchy athlete ;Summary:  The children of excellent NFL players often face high expectations when it comes to football, and that was the case for Jaycee Horn too. The son of former Saints wide receiver Joe Horn brought a lot of anticipation to the Gamecocks, and he delivered with three years of really good football. Jaycee Horn worked his way onto the field as a freshman to total 45 tackles and eight passes broken up. In 2019, he recorded 40 tackles, one sack and two forced fumbles. Teammate Israel Mukuamu received more attention that season, but NFL evaluators felt Horn was the better cover corner.","similar_player":"Kyle Fuller","simular_player_bio":"Horn reminds me of a bigger version of Fuller. Coming out of Virginia Tech, Fuller was a well-rounded cover corner with good instincts and versatility. Horn is similar, and if Horn runs well prior to the 2021 NFL Draft, he could be a top-20 pick, like Fuller. If Horn’s times are slower, he could be a late first- or second-round pick.","summary":"The children of excellent NFL players often face high expectations when it comes to football, and that was the case for Jaycee Horn too. The son of former Saints wide receiver Joe Horn brought a lot of anticipation to the Gamecocks, and he delivered with three years of really good football. Jaycee Horn worked his way onto the field as a freshman to total 45 tackles and eight passes broken up. In 2019, he recorded 40 tackles, one sack and two forced fumbles. Teammate Israel Mukuamu received more attention that season, but NFL evaluators felt Horn was the better cover corner.     In 2020, Horn totaled 16 tackles, two interceptions and six passes defended. He was phenomenal against Auburn leading South Carolina to an upset while shutting down Seth Williams. Horn ended his season early after head coach Will Muschamp was fired.      There is a lot to like about Horn for the next level. He is a big cornerback who is strong and physical. Horn packs a punch on receivers and uses his size and power to reroute them. While Horn has size and strength, he also is very natural in coverage, smoothly running the route and preventing separation. Horn’s height and length make him capable of matching up against big receivers and defending 50-50 passes. He stays in phase and keeps receivers from getting over the top on him. Horn is a natural football player who has good feel and is very instinctive. His route recognition is advanced, as is his anticipation to break on the ball."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"DeVonta Smith","year":2021,"height":73,"weight":175,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Alabama","pros":"Natural wide receiver; pure football player ; Playmaker ; Phenomenal route-runner; sudden out of breaks ; Explosive out of cuts ; Threat to score on any touch ; Tremendous run-after-the-catch skills ; Elusive in the open field ; Big-play speed ; Forces teams to keep a safety deep ; Impacts game plans ; Quick release off of the line ; First-step quickness ; Stretches the defense ; Body control ; Quick feet ; Leaping ability ; Late hands ; High points the ball well ; Excellent hands; very reliable to make the catch ; Instinctive; great feel; Killer mentality; lethal player who can dominate defenses; Dangerous on 50-50 passes ; Red-zone and third-down weapon ; Quality blocker ; Adept at finding soft spots in zone ; Can defeat double teams ; Good athleticism ; Durable ; Experienced; ready to contribute quickly ; Excelled against elite competition ; Potential to be an elite No. 1 receiver in the NFL","cons":"Thin frame ; Decent, but not great, height ;Summary:  Last spring when speaking with some NFL scouts about Jerry Jeudy and Henry Ruggs, one astute area scout called DeVonta Smith was the most natural receiver of that group, including Jaylen Waddle. That scout called Smith the most consistent of the group and the one with the best hands. Thanks to Jeudy and Ruggs departing for the NFL – and being top-16 picks last April – and Waddle being injured for a large portion of the 2020 season, Smith took over as Alabama’s No. 1 receiver and produced an incredible season.","similar_player":"Antonio Brown","simular_player_bio":"Smith is a difficult player to make a comparison for because of his build, but in terms of the style of play, Smith reminds me of Brown during his glory years with the Steelers. Smith’s tremendous route-running, speed, and incredible yards-after-the-catch skills remind me of that Antonio Brown. The 5-foot-10, 185-pound Brown is undersized as well. I could see Smith being a similar pro receiver to Brown.","summary":"Last spring when speaking with some NFL scouts about Jerry Jeudy and Henry Ruggs, one astute area scout called DeVonta Smith was the most natural receiver of that group, including Jaylen Waddle. That scout called Smith the most consistent of the group and the one with the best hands. Thanks to Jeudy and Ruggs departing for the NFL – and being top-16 picks last April – and Waddle being injured for a large portion of the 2020 season, Smith took over as Alabama’s No. 1 receiver and produced an incredible season.     Smith was behind Calvin Ridley, Jeudy and Ruggs on the depth chart, so it took some time for him to break out. As a freshman, Smith caught eight passes for 160 yards and three touchdowns. He earned more playing time as a sophomore and totaled 42 catches for 693 yards with six touchdowns. In 2019, Smith collected 68 receptions for 1,256 yards with 14 touchdowns. He put together a record-setting game of 11 receptions for 274 yards and five touchdowns against Ole Miss. Smith could have been a late first- or second-round pick had he entered the 2020 NFL Draft, but he wisely decided to return to school, and he has made the most of the opportunity.     Smith totaled 117 catches for 1,856 yards and 23 touchdowns in 2020, plus won the Heisman Trophy. He dominated every opponent on the Alabama schedule. The only game in which he did not produce a huge stat line as a receiver – against Arkansas -, he returned a punt for a touchdown.     Smith is deadly, dynamic weapon who could has the potential to be a No. 1 wide receiver in the NFL. He has the speed to get vertical and can burn defenses deep down the field. Smith is a phenomenal route-runner who is very sudden in and out of breaks. Cornerbacks are practically incapable of running with him, and his fabulous route-running leads to him creating separation. On top of getting open, Smith is superb after the catch, possessing moves in the open field and a second gear to run away from defenders. Along with being a vertical threat, Smith should be a good third-down weapon in the NFL given his ability to get open on short to intermediate routes."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Justin Fields","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":228,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Tremendous skill set ; Accurate passer ; Good arm strength ; Can make all the throws ; Can fire fastballs into tight windows ; Throws with quality timing and anticipation in rhythm ; Aggressive to push the ball downfield ; Hits receivers on the run ; Throws receivers open ; Leads receivers for more yardage after the catch ; Able to loft in touch passes ; Throws a very catchable ball ; Throws into tight windows ; Athleticism ; Elite mobility ; Dynamic runner in the open field ; Dangerous passer on the run ; Can throw off platform ; Good speed for a quarterback ; Avoided turnovers overall ; Upside","cons":"Poor pocket awareness; Can get rattled by the pass rush ; Can freeze when seeing the blitz ; Must get better at passing in the face of the rush ; Blitz recognition needs work ; Needs to check the ball down more ; Field vision needs development ; Needs to get quicker working through progressions ; Limited playing experience; only 1.5 seasons as a starter ;Summary:  Coming out of high school, Fields was one of the top recruits in the nation along with Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence. Fields then ended up at Georgia after a competitive recruiting battle. As a freshman backup to Jake Fromm, Fields was 27-of-39 for 328 yards and four touchdowns, plus he rushed for four more scores. Fields decided to transfer to Ohio State following that season because the Bulldogs were sticking with Fromm as their starter for 2019. ;Fields was one of the nation’s best players for the Buckeyes in 2019, dominating the Big Ten and leading them to a spot in the college football playoff. The sophomore completed 67 percent of his passes that season for 3,273 yards with 41 touchdowns and three interceptions. He also ran for 484 yards and 10 scores.","similar_player":"Deshaun Watson/Dak Prescott","simular_player_bio":"Some team sources say Fields is built like a thicker Deshaun Watson, and others say he has a build like Dak Prescott. Many forget that Watson had some uneven performances in his final year of college. I think Fields could be similar NFL quarterback to Watson, while some team sources comped Fields to Prescott.","summary":"Coming out of high school, Fields was one of the top recruits in the nation along with Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence. Fields then ended up at Georgia after a competitive recruiting battle. As a freshman backup to Jake Fromm, Fields was 27-of-39 for 328 yards and four touchdowns, plus he rushed for four more scores. Fields decided to transfer to Ohio State following that season because the Bulldogs were sticking with Fromm as their starter for 2019.      Fields was one of the nation’s best players for the Buckeyes in 2019, dominating the Big Ten and leading them to a spot in the college football playoff. The sophomore completed 67 percent of his passes that season for 3,273 yards with 41 touchdowns and three interceptions. He also ran for 484 yards and 10 scores.     Fields turned in a number of uneven performances across Ohio State’s limited 2020 schedule. He dominated Nebraska, Penn State and Rutgers, but he struggled against Indiana and Northwestern. Fields then played well in the college football playoff, leading Ohio State to a win over Clemson and putting up a respectable outing versus Alabama. In 2020, Fields completed 70 percent of his passes for 2,100 yards, 22 touchdowns and six interceptions. He had five rushing scores as well.     As a passer, Fields has a lot of ability for the next level. He can throw the ball accurately, showing rhythm and anticipation. Consistently, Fields locates his passes well, placing them in position for his receiver to make the catch and pick up additional yards. Fields has a quality arm and can push the ball vertically, but he does not just fire fastballs, as he throws a very catchable ball. Fields demonstrates good feel, lofting in touch passes and throwing flat. He is an aggressive quarterback who challenges defenses downfield. Fields will need to learn to utilize his check downs more as a pro, however, because not using those open options led to numerous poor decisions in 2020      Overall, Fields does a good job of protecting the football and avoiding interceptions. He typically makes good decisions, and with his ability to locate the ball, he does not regularly provide a defense with the opportunity to take the ball away. Fields does a nice job of moving his eyes while scrambling and is cognizant to look downfield for receivers uncovering. When he gets rattled by blitzes though, he can drop his eyes. For the most part, Fields does a respectable job of seeing the field while moving. He also throws accurately on the run.      In terms of his ability on the ground, Fields reminds me of Deshaun Watson in terms of shiftiness, quick feet, and elusiveness. Fields can juke and dodge defenders in embarrassing fashion with his burst to accelerate into space. On top of his feet and quickness, Fields has a sturdy build that gives him the strength to create a push in short-yardage situations. In the NFL, Fields won’t be a runner like Lamar Jackson, but his mobility could be similar to Watson’s or Dak Prescott’s."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Micah Parsons","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":245,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Penn State","pros":"Sideline-to-sideline speed ; Tough run defender ; Good tackler ; Hard hitter ; Very physical ; Quick ; Diagnosis skills ; Read-and-react skills ; Fits a 4-3 or 3-4 defense ; Stays around the ball ; Quick to the flat ; Closing speed ; Rangy ; Advanced pass-coverage linebacker ; Can help cover against tight ends and running backs ; Can drop into zone coverage ; Quality instincts ; Dangerous blitzer ; Fires into the backfield ; Disruptive ; Asset to spy mobile quarterbacks ; Strong, thick build ; Athletic upside","cons":"Good instincts, but not great ; Can be overly aggressive at times ; Could have some minor character concerns ; Needs to work on taking on and shedding blocks ;Summary:  It is pretty rare to hear about Nick Saban and Alabama losing out on a player who they really want, but that was the case with Micah Parsons. The Crimson Tide wanted him patrolling the middle of their defense, but he decided to sign with James Franklin’s Nittany Lions. Parsons quickly established himself as a starter for Penn State, leading the team in tackles as a freshman in 2018. On the year, he totaled 83 tackles with five for a loss, 1.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. Parsons was then even better as a sophomore, racking up 109 tackles, five sacks, four forced fumbles and five passes defended. He decided to sit out the 2020 season before Penn State cancelled the season, and he did not re-join the Nittany Lions for their rescheduled season.","similar_player":"Dont’a Hightower.","simular_player_bio":"Parsons’s skill set, strength, athleticism and ability to cause havoc in the backfield are reminiscent of Hightower. Hightower was a first-round pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, and Parsons should end up as top-20 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.","summary":"It is pretty rare to hear about Nick Saban and Alabama losing out on a player who they really want, but that was the case with Micah Parsons. The Crimson Tide wanted him patrolling the middle of their defense, but he decided to sign with James Franklin’s Nittany Lions. Parsons quickly established himself as a starter for Penn State, leading the team in tackles as a freshman in 2018. On the year, he totaled 83 tackles with five for a loss, 1.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. Parsons was then even better as a sophomore, racking up 109 tackles, five sacks, four forced fumbles and five passes defended. He decided to sit out the 2020 season before Penn State cancelled the season, and he did not re-join the Nittany Lions for their rescheduled season.     Parsons really jumps out on tape, as he made a lot of big plays for Penn State with clutch stops and a lot of disruption for the opponent. He has good size and strength to go along with speed and athleticism, and from a skill-set perspective, he is in the same league as other recent first-round linebackers like Devin White or Roquan Smith. Parsons is a do-it-all defender who supplies a big presence in the middle of the field."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Rashawn Slater","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":306,"position":"Center","college":"Northwestern","pros":"Excellent athlete ; Extremely fast for an offensive lineman ; Versatile; can play inside or on the edge ; Quick feet ; Gets depth in his drop to neutralize speed rushers ; Can play the typewriter to cut off the corner ; Natural knee bender ; Hand placement ; Functional strength ; Sustains blocks well ; Tremendous blocker at the second level ; Fires out of his stance ; Skilled to hit combo blocks ; Walls off and ties up defenders in the ground game ; Exceptional agility ; Very fast to the second level ; Experienced ; Athletic upside ; Lots of experience against good competition ; Amazing fit in a zone-blocking system ; Athletic upside","cons":"Short ; Lacks length ; Not overly strong ; Has issues with length ; Has issues with strength ; Not a bull dozer in the ground game ; Struggles to knock defenders off the ball ; Lacks heavy hands ;Summary:  Prior to sitting out the 2020 season, Slater was a 3-year starter and mainstay on the Northwestern offensive line. As an underclassman, Slater was the right tackle for the Wildcats. He then moved over to left tackle as a junior. Slater did not allow a single sack in 2019 while protecting the blind side and finished his career with 37 straight starts.","similar_player":"Kelvin Beachum/Rodney Hudson","simular_player_bio":"If Slater were to stay at offensive tackle, he could compare to Beachum or the Patriots’ Isaiah Wynn. Those three all the same size and have limitations for blocking on the edge in the NFL. If Slater is moved to the inside, I think he could be a center comparable to Hudson, who was an excellent athlete with quickness and agility. Slater could be a similar center to Hudson in the NFL.","summary":"Prior to sitting out the 2020 season, Slater was a 3-year starter and mainstay on the Northwestern offensive line. As an underclassman, Slater was the right tackle for the Wildcats. He then moved over to left tackle as a junior. Slater did not allow a single sack in 2019 while protecting the blind side and finished his career with 37 straight starts.     Slater’s calling card is that he is a phenomenal athlete for an offensive lineman. He is a smooth mover who possesses shocking speed for a blocker. Slater is very fast to the next level, firing out of his stance with a burst to explode to the second level. Utilizing his quick feet and agility, Slater is able to stay square on speed rushers and neutralize them running around the edge. His athleticism lets him be a natural knee bender who does not have to reach after edge rushers because his feet and flexibility get him in proper position. In pass blocking, Slater has good hand placement and is able to sustain his blocks with functional strength to tie up defenders.      In the ground game, Slater makes an impact when firing to the second level. He is dynamic in getting to linebackers off the snap along with peeling off defensive linemen and then hitting a linebacker to help open a hole. With his speed, athleticism, and ability to play in space, Slater is a great fit for a zone-blocking scheme. While he has some functional strength, Slater is limited and is not a true bull who can overpower defenders at the line of scrimmage. He fights, but he is not a people mover to drive defenders backward off the ball."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Alijah Vera-Tucker","year":2021,"height":76,"weight":315,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"USC","pros":"Versatility to play guard or tackle ; Good technique; ready to play quickly ; Easy mover ; Quick ; Agile ; Nimble on the edge ; Quick feet ; Gets depth in his drop to neutralize speed rushers ; Can play the typewriter to cut off the corner ; Bends at the knee ; Doesn’t have to reach for rushers ; Recoverability ; Can anchor against bull rushes ; Solid run blocker; Quick to the second level ; Beats defenders to spots, walls off and gets in good position; Good scraper to tie up defenders and sustain blocks ; Excellent fit in a zone-blocking scheme ; Solid athlete ; Athletic upside ; Three year starter","cons":"Less-than-ideal length for a left tackle; Will long edge rushers give him problems? ; Not a bull in the ground game; Could stand to get stronger for the NFL ; Is his frame maxed out?; Not a great fit for a power man-blocking scheme ;Summary:  Vera-Tucker impressed team evaluators in 2020 as the replacement for left tackle Austin Jackson. The athletic Vera-Tucker played guard for USC in 2019, but he really jumped out with his skill set and ability to win at the point of attack. Vera-Tucker moved to left tackle for 2020 and put together an excellent season protecting quarterback Kedon Slovis. Vera-Tucker was one of the best offensive linemen in college football and showed excellent versatility.","similar_player":"Kelechi Osemele","simular_player_bio":"Vera-Tucker reminds me of Osemele in some ways. Both are excellent guards qho have enough size and athleticism to play tackle. Osemele has been a very good pro, and I think Vera-Tucker could follow a similar path.","summary":"Vera-Tucker impressed team evaluators in 2020 as the replacement for left tackle Austin Jackson. The athletic Vera-Tucker played guard for USC in 2019, but he really jumped out with his skill set and ability to win at the point of attack. Vera-Tucker moved to left tackle for 2020 and put together an excellent season protecting quarterback Kedon Slovis. Vera-Tucker was one of the best offensive linemen in college football and showed excellent versatility.     There is a lot to like about Vera-Tucker for pass protection at the next level. He is an easy mover with athleticism, quickness and agility. Vera-Tucker can glide with speed rushers with ease, showing the ability to play the typewriter with his feet. He also is a natural knee bender who maintains good leverage while avoiding bending at the waist. When taking on bull rushes, Vera-Tucker is able to anchor and absorb the rush to keep them from pushing him into the quarterback."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Mac Jones","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":214,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Alabama","pros":"Intelligent ; Accurate passer ; Pocket composure ; Good decision maker ; Ball placement ; Throws a very catchable ball ; Good timing ; Shows anticipation ; Quality field vision ; Able to loft in touch passes ; Natural feel; instinctive passer ; Leads receivers for more yardage after the catch ; Moves eyes through progressions ; Good internal clock ; Mastered his offense ; Intangibles ; Hard worker ; Good character ; Good fit in a west coast offense ; Has had success against good competition","cons":"Quality arm strength, but not elite ; Not a running threat ; Enough size but not especially big ; Limited experience; 1-year wonder ; Might only be a game manager in the NFL ;Summary:  Jones was thrust into the starting lineup for Alabama in 2019 after Tua Tagovailoa’s hip injury, and Jones was solid in his debut. He completed 69 percent of his passes that season for 1,503 yards, 14 touchdowns and three interceptions. Jones took his game to another level in 2020, showing a lot of development as the entrenched starter. In 2020, Jones completed 77 percent of his passes for 4,500 yards, 41 touchdowns and four interceptions while leading the Crimson Tide to another National Championship. ;Jones might top out in the NFL as a backup quarterback. He has a quality arm, but does not elite arm strength and is not a running threat for the next level. Jones has ability in terms of moving his feet in the pocket, so he is not a statue, but he will not be a dual-threat quarterback in the pros.","similar_player":"Matt Barkley.","simular_player_bio":"I think Jones could end up being a similar quarterback to Barkley in the NFL. Some team sources agreed with the Barkley comparison, others said a shorter A.J. McCarron, and another suggested a stronger-armed Jake Fromm. Barkley (6-2, 234) and Jones are similar in size with some skill-set limitations.","summary":"Jones was thrust into the starting lineup for Alabama in 2019 after Tua Tagovailoa’s hip injury, and Jones was solid in his debut. He completed 69 percent of his passes that season for 1,503 yards, 14 touchdowns and three interceptions. Jones took his game to another level in 2020, showing a lot of development as the entrenched starter. In 2020, Jones completed 77 percent of his passes for 4,500 yards, 41 touchdowns and four interceptions while leading the Crimson Tide to another National Championship.      Jones might top out in the NFL as a backup quarterback. He has a quality arm, but does not elite arm strength and is not a running threat for the next level. Jones has ability in terms of moving his feet in the pocket, so he is not a statue, but he will not be a dual-threat quarterback in the pros.     While Jones does not exceptional arm strength or playmaking ability with his feet, he is an accurate passer. He places his ball well, putting it in position for his receiver to make the catch while avoiding putting the pass in danger of being intercepted. Jones is a smart decision maker who protects the ball well and doesn’t get careless or panic. He also demonstrated anticipation to help throw receivers open in 2020.     Jones is largely a confident, calm, poised, and efficient pocket passer. He stands tall in the pocket and consistently distributes the ball. Jones shows good timing and precision to hit his receivers through windows in coverage while leading them to produce more yards after the catch. His calm and poised approach lends to him showing field vision in the pocket, where he will move his eyes and work off his primary read. Jones is a smart quarterback and plays the game with real intelligence. As a pro, Jones would fit best in a west coast offense."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Zaven Collins","year":2021,"height":76,"weight":260,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Tulsa","pros":"Excellent combination of size, speed and athleticism ; Capable pass-coverage linebacker ; Makes splash plays ; Makes big plays in pass coverage ; Can help cover running backs and tight ends ; Good sub-package linebacker ; Instinctive in coverage ; Quick; covers a lot of ground ; Runs well for a big linebacker ; Advance cover skills for a big linebacker ; Covers a lot of ground in zone coverage ; Can run down the middle seam ; Impressive ball skills for a linebacker ; Closing quickness ; Dangerous edge rusher ; Fires into the backfield to pressure QBs quickly ; Ability to redirect ; Fluid athlete ; Uses length to get off blocks ; Good pursuit run-defender ; Good character","cons":"Could struggle taking on and shedding blocks from pro linemen ; Underdeveloped; raw ; Instincts need improvement ; Needs to improve vision ; Not a physical presence ; Not a physical tackler ;Summary:  In the strange 2020 football season, offenses led by point-scoring machines, like Alabama, Florida, Ohio State and Clemson, really dominated. The lack of tough defenses is reflected in the depleted class of defensive talent for the 2021 NFL Draft, but Zaven Collins was one defensive prospect who really helped himself in 2020. One could make an argument that Collins was the nation’s best defensive player in 2020, totaling four interceptions, four sacks, two forced fumbles, two passes defended, 54 tackles and two touchdowns, including an overtime game-winning pick-six against Tulane.","similar_player":"Jamie Collins/Kyle Van Noy.","simular_player_bio":"Collins is like a mix of Jamie Collins (6-3, 255) and Kyle Van Noy (6-3, 250). Zaven Collins’ cover skills and run-defense issues are reminiscent of Van Noy, while Zaven Collins’ pass-rush ability and speed are reminiscent of Jamie Collins. Zaven Collins is slightly bigger, but similar size to both of those pro linebackers. Both Jamie Collins and Van Noy were second-round picks, and Zaven Collins should go no later than the second round in the 2021 NFL Draft.","summary":"In the strange 2020 football season, offenses led by point-scoring machines, like Alabama, Florida, Ohio State and Clemson, really dominated. The lack of tough defenses is reflected in the depleted class of defensive talent for the 2021 NFL Draft, but Zaven Collins was one defensive prospect who really helped himself in 2020. One could make an argument that Collins was the nation’s best defensive player in 2020, totaling four interceptions, four sacks, two forced fumbles, two passes defended, 54 tackles and two touchdowns, including an overtime game-winning pick-six against Tulane.     The 2020 season was not Collins’ first good year, as he notched 97 tackles, two sacks and three passes broken up in 2019. As a freshman, he put together 85 tackles, 1.6 sacks, an interception and three passes defended. His production over three seasons was impressive considering he was new to the linebacker position. In high school, he played quarterback and safety in small-town Oklahoma. Collins suggested his significant athletic upside as a high school senior by throwing for over 4,000 yards and running for over 3,000 yards.      Modern NFL defenses need linebackers who are capable of contributing to pass coverage given how much passing drives today’s game. Collins is that kind of linebacker, as he is a true asset to defend passing attacks while having the size of some defensive ends. He can do some very unique things in pass coverage as a linebacker. Collins has explosive speed, athleticism, an ability to cover, an ability to and play in space. He can cover a lot of ground in zone coverage while also helping to pick up tight ends and running backs. With his size, he can be a middle or outside linebacker in pass coverage. Thus, Collins is an excellent fit as a sub-package linebacker for the pro game.     On top of being able to cover, Collins can rush off the edge, possessing the speed to blow by offensive tackles and close on the quarterback in a hurry. He is agile to dodge blockers and uses his length to shed blocks. In the NFL, Collins could fit as a 3-4 outside linebacker who rushes the quarterback on a consistent basis yet also is a good option to drop in coverage. That kind of linebacker makes it tough on quarterbacks and offensive coordinators to know what to do post-snap.     In the ground game, Collins uses his length to get off blocks and is a good pursuit defender. Some teams are knocking Collins, however, because he is not a physical defender to take on blocks from guards and offensive tackles. Those naysayers also believe he is not a forceful tackler and needs to improve in that regard to avoid broken tackles on pro running backs."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Alex Leatherwood","year":2021,"height":78,"weight":322,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Alabama","pros":"Excellent skill set ; Ideal height, length, weight ; Good athlete ; Quickness ; Quick feet ; Gets depth in his drop to neutralize speed rushers ; Can play the typewriter to cut off the corner ; Bends at the knee ; Doesn’t have to reach for rushers ; Fast to the second level ; Walls off and ties up defenders in the ground game ; Bulk to hold his ground against bull rushes ; Can anchor against bull rushes ; Athletic upside ; Lots of experience against top competition","cons":"Struggles when he has to get physical ; Not a bull dozer in the ground game ; Struggles to knock defenders off the ball ; Lacks heavy hands ; Needs to improve hand placement ; Does not have a mean streak, tenacity ; Finesse blocker ;Summary:  Alabama has been a factory for offensive line talent under Nick Saban, and Leatherwood will continue that tradition in the 2021 NFL Draft. Leatherwood became a legend in the program during his freshman season in the National Championship Game against Georgia. Jonah Williams was injured, and Leatherwood subbed in at left tackle to help protect backup quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, and the backups led the Crimson Tide to a National Championship.","similar_player":"Russell Okung","simular_player_bio":"Okung has been a quality starting left tackle in the NFL after being the sixth-overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. Okung has been good, but not great, for the Seahawks, Broncos, Chargers and Panthers. Okung (6-5, 310) and Leatherwood have similar skill sets. In the NFL, I could see Leatherwood having a career similar to Okung.","summary":"Alabama has been a factory for offensive line talent under Nick Saban, and Leatherwood will continue that tradition in the 2021 NFL Draft. Leatherwood became a legend in the program during his freshman season in the National Championship Game against Georgia. Jonah Williams was injured, and Leatherwood subbed in at left tackle to help protect backup quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, and the backups led the Crimson Tide to a National Championship.     In 2018, Leatherwood started at right guard for Alabama before moving back to left tackle as a junior. Over 2019 and 2020, Leatherwood was a steady left tackle who was reliable in pass protection. For his senior year, Leatherwood won the Outland Trophy as the best offensive lineman in the nation.      NFL teams are always looking for potential elite left tackles. It can be very difficult to find left tackles with Leatherwood’s natural size and athleticism, so those things make him an intriguing prospect for the passing-driven pro game even through he has some shortcomings in the ground game. There are a lot of natural strengths to Leatherwood that make him an effective pass blocker. For starters, his size and length are ideal, making defenders really struggle to get around him. On top of his mass, Leatherwood has special quickness and athleticism. Thanks to his quick feet, he plays the typewriter and is able to get depth in his drop to cut off the corner. That agility also lets kick slide with fast rushers and shut down speed off the edge. His bulk allows him to anchor and stop bull rushes while only giving up a little ground. Improving his hand placement would help him to give up less ground. In pass blocking, Leatherwood is consistent and reliable.     Leatherwood needs to get stronger for run blocking and become more physical. He struggles when the time calls for him to get nasty and knock defenders off the ball. Leatherwood is not a bull in the ground game who will push defensive linemen around and drive defenders back. His hand placement needs work from his NFL position coach. In short-yardage and goal-line situations, Leatherwood is not a dependable blocker to run behind to create a push, but he is quick to the second level to hit blocks in space and get in position on the second level. Leatherwood is more of a run blocker who walls off defenders and ties them up rather than overwhelming them."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jaelan Phillips","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":266,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Miami","pros":"Instinctive ; Athletic ; Excellent motor ; Advanced read-and-react skills ; Good vision ; Adjusts well to moving quarterbacks, running backs ; Burst off the ball ; Good get off ; Speed to get around the corner ; Dangerous inside rush move ; Has a burst to close on the quarterback ; Functional strength, length ; Ability to use hands and feet at same time ; Active hands ; Able to shed blocks ; Agile; not stiff ; Nice ability to redirect ; Tough run defender ; Upside to get better ; Versatile for 3-4 or 4-3 defense","cons":"One-year wonder ; Not a pure speed demon ; Could use refinement of pass-rushing moves ;Summary:  When Temple standout Quincy Roche transferred to Miami, the Hurricanes were expected to have a dynamic pass-rushing tandem with Roche and Gregory Rousseau. Rousseau then decided to skip the 2020 season, but another transfer, former UCLA defensive end Jaelan Phillips, ended up picking up the slack, breaking out with Miami. Phillips was a top recruit coming out of high school, but he never found his stride with the Bruins. Phillips notched 21 tackles and 3.5 sacks as a freshman and then recorded 20 tackles and a sack in 2018. After his sophomore year, Phillips transferred to Miami, and he sat out the 2019 season per the tyrannical NCAA rules that benefit universities but not students.","similar_player":"Cam Jordan.","simular_player_bio":"In terms of style of play, Phillips reminds me of Jordan. Jordan (6-4, 287) is heavier, while Phillips is longer, but both have good motors and well-rounded play as run defenders and pass rushers. Similar to Jordan, Phillips has a lot of upside entering the NFL.","summary":"When Temple standout Quincy Roche transferred to Miami, the Hurricanes were expected to have a dynamic pass-rushing tandem with Roche and Gregory Rousseau. Rousseau then decided to skip the 2020 season, but another transfer, former UCLA defensive end Jaelan Phillips, ended up picking up the slack, breaking out with Miami. Phillips was a top recruit coming out of high school, but he never found his stride with the Bruins. Phillips notched 21 tackles and 3.5 sacks as a freshman and then recorded 20 tackles and a sack in 2018. After his sophomore year, Phillips transferred to Miami, and he sat out the 2019 season per the tyrannical NCAA rules that benefit universities but not students.     Miami gave Rousseau’s No.15 to Phillips, and some NFL evaluators feel Phillips is a better and more well-rounded player than the much hyped Rousseau. In the shortened 2020 season, Phillips totaled 45 tackles, eight sacks, one interception and three passes defended. He came up with clutch plays for the Hurricanes and was more disruptive than the numbers indicate. After his breakout junior year, Phillips decided to enter the 2021 NFL Draft.      There is no doubt that Phillips has a good skill set for the NFL. He has good size, strength, quickness and athleticism. With his versatile skill set, Phillips should fit any NFL defense given his ability to remain a base end in a 4-3 or stand up to play outside linebacker in a 3-4. Phillips possesses a phenomenal motor and gives a relentless effort in both phases, making him a very disruptive edge defender."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jamin Davis","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":234,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Kentucky","pros":"Excellent skill set ; Good speed ; Excellent height, length ; Strong build ; Athletic ; Agile for a big linebacker ; Sideline-to-sideline speed ; Phenomenal zone-coverage linebacker ; Impressive vision to get in good position ; Gets depth in his drop ; Man-coverage potential against tight ends and running backs ; Quality run defender ; Solid tackler ; Hard hitter ; Strength to stonewall backs ; Physical ; Explosive coming downhill ; Quality instincts ; Asset to spy mobile quarterbacks ; Fits a 4-3 or 3-4 defense ; Stays around the ball ; Quick to the flat ; Closing speed ; Rangy ; Athletic upside","cons":"Lack of experience ; Can take a bad angle at times ; Needs to get faster at reading his keys, diagnosis ; Needs to work on taking on and shedding blocks ;Summary:  Head coach Mark Stoops has done an excellent and underrated job at Kentucky of finding some good players who fly under the radar and blossom into good NFL prospects. Davis is continuing that trend even though he does not have a lot of starting experience entering the NFL. As mostly a backup in 2019, Davis totaled 32 tackles and an interception. He then put together an impressive 2020 as a starter for Kentucky, showing the ability to be difference maker in both phases. Davis totaled 89 tackles, one sack, one forced fumble, two passes defended and two interceptions on the year. ;In the passing-driven NFL, a linebacker has to be a good player in coverage, and Davis has three-down starter ability and is a real asset for defending the pass. Davis is phenomenal in zone, covering a lot of ground in the middle of the field and covering the flat sideline-to-sideline. Displaying impressive vision to go along with his speed and long frame, Davis glides in coverage, moving to cover up receivers and making his presence felt by being around the ball. Davis gets depth in his drop with smooth athleticism and agility for a big linebacker. While he will need development to play man coverage on tight ends and running backs, he has the physical skill set to do it and could add that ability after some NFL development.","similar_player":"Zach Cunningham.","simular_player_bio":"Davis compare well with Cunningham in terms of his size and speed. Cunningham( 6-3, 238) and Davis are almost identical in size and have the speed and the athleticism to be assets in pass coverage. Cunningham needed to get better at taking on shedding and blocks coming out of Vanderbilt as well. Cunningham was an astute second-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft by the Rick Smith-led Texans that drafted Deshaun Watson a round earlier. Davis could be a similar steal as a late first-round or second-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.","summary":"Head coach Mark Stoops has done an excellent and underrated job at Kentucky of finding some good players who fly under the radar and blossom into good NFL prospects. Davis is continuing that trend even though he does not have a lot of starting experience entering the NFL. As mostly a backup in 2019, Davis totaled 32 tackles and an interception. He then put together an impressive 2020 as a starter for Kentucky, showing the ability to be difference maker in both phases. Davis totaled 89 tackles, one sack, one forced fumble, two passes defended and two interceptions on the year.      In the passing-driven NFL, a linebacker has to be a good player in coverage, and Davis has three-down starter ability and is a real asset for defending the pass. Davis is phenomenal in zone, covering a lot of ground in the middle of the field and covering the flat sideline-to-sideline. Displaying impressive vision to go along with his speed and long frame, Davis glides in coverage, moving to cover up receivers and making his presence felt by being around the ball. Davis gets depth in his drop with smooth athleticism and agility for a big linebacker. While he will need development to play man coverage on tight ends and running backs, he has the physical skill set to do it and could add that ability after some NFL development."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kadarius Toney","year":2021,"height":71,"weight":189,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Florida","pros":"Explosive playmaker ; Dynamic run-after-the-catch receiver ; Constantly creates separation ; Phenomenal receiver ; Threat to score or rip off long gains on any touch ; First-step quickness ; Second-gear burst to get upfield ; Good route runner ; Explosive in and out of breaks ; Very sudden ; Natural instinctive runner ; Excellent with the ball in his hands ; Contact balance ; Runs hard ; Very elusive in the open field ; Very shifty ; Big-play speed ; Can challenge defenses deep downfield ; Good athleticism ; Dangerous returner on special teams ; Experienced; ready to contribute quickly ; Excelled against elite competition","cons":"Durability ; Short ; Not a large build ; Questionable ability to hold up in the NFL ;Summary:  Immediately after landing with Florida, Toney flashed big-play ability and looked like had the potential to be a star. During Toney’s underclassmen years, the Gators’ offense was held back by inconsistent quarterback play along with a weak offensive line – that dysfunction led to a coaching change. Florida was also very deep at receiver, spreading the ball around to a number of future pros. As a result, Toney did not produce much though the air as a freshman (15-152) and sophomore (25-260-1), but did run for 360 yards on 35 carries with a touchdown on the ground over those years.","similar_player":"Deebo Samuel","simular_player_bio":"Toney’s explosive playmaking ability and his dangerous run-after-the-catch skills remind me of Samuel coming out of South Carolina. Samuel was a high second-round pick – 36th overall – in the 2019 NFL Draft and has been a playmaker for the 49ers. Toney could go late in the first round or early in the second round during the 2021 Draft and end up as a playmaker comparable to Samuel in the NFL.","summary":"Immediately after landing with Florida, Toney flashed big-play ability and looked like had the potential to be a star. During Toney’s underclassmen years, the Gators’ offense was held back by inconsistent quarterback play along with a weak offensive line – that dysfunction led to a coaching change. Florida was also very deep at receiver, spreading the ball around to a number of future pros. As a result, Toney did not produce much though the air as a freshman (15-152) and sophomore (25-260-1), but did run for 360 yards on 35 carries with a touchdown on the ground over those years.     Toney looked poised to explode as a junior in 2019 after a tremendous season-opener against Miami, but an injury knocked him out for the majority of the year, leaving him with just 10 catches – for 194 yards and a touchdown. Things finally fell into place for Toney in 2020, as he stayed healthy and had a talented quarterback in Kyle Trask to work with. Toney ripped off 984 yards on 70 receptions and scored 10 times. He also took 19 carries for 161 yards and another touchdown. His dynamite 2020 season led to an invitation to the Senior Bowl, where he impressed team sources with his explosive playmaking ability.      Toney is a special wide receiver who is phenomenal at creating separation to get open for his quarterback. There is no doubt he is an explosive playmaker who is a threat to rip off a long gain on any reception. Toney is a truly explosive receiver who has mismatch ability for the NFL. Cornerbacks really struggle to run with Toney, who is extremely quick on top of being extremely sudden and explosive in and out of his breaks. That leads to him easily creating separation, and when he gets the ball, he is deadly. Toney possesses natural running instincts, and he turns into a running back once he gets the ball, gaining tremendous amounts of yards after the catch with his elite explosion and elusive moves in the open field.     What really sets Toney apart is how dangerous he is with the ball in his hands. He has excellent vision to weave around defenders and uses his speed to rip off yards in chunks. Along with his quick first-step, Toney has a second gear and a burst in the open field with some serious explosion. He has quick feet and cutting ability, allowing him to stop-start, stutter step, maintain contact balance, and run tough to get yards after contact. When the ball hits Toney on the run, he is a big problem for defenders because he is tough to grab in the open field with his shifty moves. Toney has enough speed to run away from defenders and take a catch the distance. Toney is superb on screens and jet sweeps to race through the defense.      Toney will bring significant versatility to the NFL. He can line up as an outside receiver and play the X – split end – to challenge teams vertically. Toney also is dangerous out of the slot and could be a tough receiver to defend on underneath routes. With his natural ability as a runner, Toney also could take some carries out of the backfield, alhtough given his size and durability history, that role will need to be limited in the NFL. On top of his offensive skills, Toney is a dynamic returner who could contribute on special teams, but his pro team will probably use him very selectively as a returner to protect his health.      The only real concern about Toney for the next level is durability. He had injury issues prior to his senior year and is undersized. He could have issues staying healthy and avoiding getting dinged up.     From his 2020 season and Senior Bowl performance, there is no doubt that Toney is a playmaker who could contribute immediately in the NFL. He could be a Deebo Samuel- or Curtis Samuel-type weapon as a receiver, runner and returner. Toney excelled against good competition and is ready to hit the ground running as a pro. In the 2021 NFL Draft, Toney could get consideration late in the first round. If he slips to the second night of the 2021 NFL Draft, he should be among the first players to come off the board in Round 2."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kwity Paye","year":2021,"height":76,"weight":272,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Michigan","pros":"Fast pass rusher ; Burst off ball ; Dangerous speed to run the arc and get around the corner ; Speed-to-power rush ability ; Can fire to the inside ; Dangerous speed rusher at tackle in the sub package ; Can dip underneath tackles ; Loose hips ; Nice ability to redirect ; Will make a second effort ; Agile; not stiff ; Serious closing speed; rare for an end of his size ; Has a burst to close on the quarterback ; Functional strength, length ; Ability to use hands and feet at same time ; Good hand chop ; Quality motor ; Can fit a 4-3 or a 3-4 ; Athletic upside","cons":"Somewhat raw ; Not as productive as his skill set suggests he should be ; Could use refinement of pass rushing moves ; Not a lot of experience, only 19 starts in college ; Bites on misdirection too often ; Gets covered up some in the ground game ;Summary:  Michigan has not put it all together to become a championship-caliber team under Jim Harbaugh, but the program has produced a number of early-round defensive line prospects for the NFL. Taco Charlton and Rashan Gary were first-round picks with big-time skill sets, and Paye will keep the tradition going in the 2021 NFL Draft. ;Paye first earned playing time in 2018, recording 28 tackles and two sacks. With Gary moving on to the NFL, Paye became a feature of the line in 2019, and he had a quality year, showing a lot of potential with his total of 50 tackles and 6.5 sacks. ;The Wolverines looked like they had the makings of a dynamic edge rush tandem in 2020 with Paye and Aidan Hutchinson. The duo dominated Minnesota in the season opener, but soon after, Hutchinson went out for the year and nagging injuries cost Paye game action. Over his final season of college football, Paye totaled 16 tackles and two sacks.","similar_player":"Justin Tuck.","simular_player_bio":"Paye’s size, speed, and ability to rush from the inside in the sub package remind me of Tuck when he was in his prime years with the Giants.","summary":"Michigan has not put it all together to become a championship-caliber team under Jim Harbaugh, but the program has produced a number of early-round defensive line prospects for the NFL. Taco Charlton and Rashan Gary were first-round picks with big-time skill sets, and Paye will keep the tradition going in the 2021 NFL Draft.      Paye first earned playing time in 2018, recording 28 tackles and two sacks. With Gary moving on to the NFL, Paye became a feature of the line in 2019, and he had a quality year, showing a lot of potential with his total of 50 tackles and 6.5 sacks.      The Wolverines looked like they had the makings of a dynamic edge rush tandem in 2020 with Paye and Aidan Hutchinson. The duo dominated Minnesota in the season opener, but soon after, Hutchinson went out for the year and nagging injuries cost Paye game action. Over his final season of college football, Paye totaled 16 tackles and two sacks.     As a pass rusher, Paye is a fast defender who fires into the backfield and closes on the quarterback in a hurry. Paye has the speed to fire off the ball and the ability to sink his hips to get underneath tackles as he runs the loop around the corner. For a player of Paye’s size, his closing speed and ability to pursue scrambling quarterbacks are very impressive, and he has athleticism to redirect in space. Paye also possesses functional strength and can use his hands and feet at the same time to shed blocks. A hand chop if just one technique he uses to slap blockers away while moving around them. Thanks to his good combination of size and strength, Paye is a dangerous weapon when he moves inside to defensive tackle in the sub package."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Caleb Farley","year":2021,"height":74,"weight":207,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Virginia Tech","pros":"Excellent skill set with size and speed ; Good height ; Fast ; Can carry vertical routes downfield ; Very good straight-line speed ; Closing burst ; Drives hard routes ; Recoverability ; Can run the route and prevent separation ; Agility; has some athletic twitch ; Good ball skills ; Adept at picking passes off or slapping them away ; Size to match up against big receivers ; Projects well as a press-man corner ; Can play off-man corner ; Can play zone; Physical defender ; Good at jamming receivers and rerouting them ; Flashes tackling ; Willing to help in run defense ; Lots of athletic upside","cons":"Bad season of tape in 2018; One-year wonder; Sat out 2020 season, losing year of reps and development; Better athlete than player ; Needs development ; Technique could stand to improve; Can be late getting his head around to track the ball ; Durability concerns ; Already had one torn ACL; Had a serious back injury in 2019; Back surgery in 2021;Summary:  Farley had a very unique college career after being a star recruit coming out of high school. He started out playing some wide receiver and missed the 2017 season with a torn ACL. Farley then had a rough 2018 season in coverage in which he recorded 36 tackles, two interceptions and seven passes broken up. In 2019, Farley was excellent, recording 12 passes broken up, four interceptions and 20 tackles. He then decided prior to the start of fall training camp to sit out the 2020 season. ;There is no doubt that Farley has an excellent skill set with very good height, length and speed. He has closing speed that gives him recoverability to eat up ground and delete separation. With his speed, Farley is able to run with receivers downfield and keep them from getting open in the deep part of the field. He has the agility and enough twitch to run routes and prevent separation. Farley showed vastly improved route recognition in 2019 and did a nice job of not biting on double moves.","similar_player":"Jimmy Smith.","simular_player_bio":"Farley reminds me of Jimmy Smith with his size, speed, and coverage ability. Smith (6-2, 210) has had an excellent NFL career and utilized his great skill set to be a versatile corner. Farley is almost identical in size, and like Smith, Farley should be a first-round pick. Smith went in the first round, but he would have been a high first-round pick if it weren’t character concerns coming out of Colorado. If Farley slides, it will be because of medical concerns.","summary":"Farley had a very unique college career after being a star recruit coming out of high school. He started out playing some wide receiver and missed the 2017 season with a torn ACL. Farley then had a rough 2018 season in coverage in which he recorded 36 tackles, two interceptions and seven passes broken up. In 2019, Farley was excellent, recording 12 passes broken up, four interceptions and 20 tackles. He then decided prior to the start of fall training camp to sit out the 2020 season.      There is no doubt that Farley has an excellent skill set with very good height, length and speed. He has closing speed that gives him recoverability to eat up ground and delete separation. With his speed, Farley is able to run with receivers downfield and keep them from getting open in the deep part of the field. He has the agility and enough twitch to run routes and prevent separation. Farley showed vastly improved route recognition in 2019 and did a nice job of not biting on double moves."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Christian Darrisaw","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":314,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Virginia Tech","pros":"Excellent skill set ; Ideal height, length and weight ; Good athlete ; Quickness ; Quick feet ; Gets depth in his drop to neutralize speed rushers ; Can play the typewriter to cut off the corner ; Bends at the knee ; Doesn’t have to reach for rushers ; Fast to the second level ; Walls off and ties up defenders in the ground game ; Athletic upside ; Three year starter","cons":"Finesse blocker ; Does not have a mean streak, tenacity ; Coasts through plays; doesn’t finish defenders off ; Struggles when he has to get physical ; Not a bull dozer in the ground game ; Struggles to knock defenders off the ball ; Lacks heavy hands ; Complacent style of play;Summary:  Darrisaw broke into the starting lineup in 2018, and over three seasons, he became a good starting left tackle for the Hokies. Darrisaw and his skill set earned the attention of NFL scouts as a potential blind-side protector for the next level, and he has the physical talent to be an early-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.","similar_player":"Russell Okung","simular_player_bio":"Team sources compared Darrisaw to Okung. It makes sense as they are both athletic, big and agile, but lack physicality and a mean streak.","summary":"Darrisaw broke into the starting lineup in 2018, and over three seasons, he became a good starting left tackle for the Hokies. Darrisaw and his skill set earned the attention of NFL scouts as a potential blind-side protector for the next level, and he has the physical talent to be an early-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.     As a pass protector Darrisaw has a lot of qualities that NFL teams look for in starting left tackles. He has good size, length, and athleticism to block on the edge. Darrisaw is quick out his stance to get in position to pick up edge rushers, and his size makes it tough for defenders to get around him. Thanks to Darrisaw’s quality hand placement and length, edge rushers struggle to avoid contact with him, and that sets him up to win a lot of his assignments quickly. Darrisaw is quick and a good athlete on the edge. With his agility and movement skills, Darrisaw has the ability to neutralize speed rushers off the edge.      Darrisaw is solid as a run blocker. He uses his big body to tie up defenders and lean on them. Darrisaw is more of the type to turn defenders and tie them up from getting to the ball-carrier, rather than knocking them off the ball. For the NFL, Darrisaw could be better off in a zone-blocking system rather a power-man rushing attack."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Najee Harris","year":2021,"height":74,"weight":230,"position":"Running Back","college":"Alabama","pros":"Power runner ; Strength to run through tackles ; Tremendous stiff arm ; Contact balance ; Gets yards after contact ; Strong lower body ; Short-yardage asset ; Keeps feet going after contact ; Can move the pile ; Good speed ; Acceleration ; Quick first-step to hit the hole ; Second gear in the open field ; Instinctive runner ; Excellent vision ; Superb patience ; Can create for himself ; Anticipation ; Cutting ability ; Quick feet ; Receiving ability ; Quality route-runner ; Good enough hands ; Excellent body lean to run low ; Runs behind pads ; Bends at the knee ; Decisive runner ; Blocking ability ; Advanced pass protector ; Skilled quarterback protector ; Three-down starter ability","cons":"Good, but not great, speed ; Strong runner, but not overwhelmingly physical ;Summary:  Harris was one of the top recruits in the nation coming out of high school, but given the loaded Alabama backfield, it took some time for Harris to earn carries. As a freshman in 2017, he averaged 6.1 yards per carry for 370 yards with three touchdowns. Alabama didn’t give him a lot of carries because of more experienced players ahead of him, like Damien Harris and Bo Scarbrough. He was expected to take on a bigger role as a sophomore, but Damien Harris and Josh Jacobs beat out Najee Harris for bigger roles. In 2018, Harris had only 117 carries, but averaged 6.7 yards per carry for 783 yards with four touchdowns.","similar_player":"Mark Ingram.","simular_player_bio":"Harris like a bigger version of Ingram. Both are physical backs with the quickness and the versatility to contribute as blockers or receivers. I could see Harris having an NFL career similar to Ingram’s.","summary":"Harris was one of the top recruits in the nation coming out of high school, but given the loaded Alabama backfield, it took some time for Harris to earn carries. As a freshman in 2017, he averaged 6.1 yards per carry for 370 yards with three touchdowns. Alabama didn’t give him a lot of carries because of more experienced players ahead of him, like Damien Harris and Bo Scarbrough. He was expected to take on a bigger role as a sophomore, but Damien Harris and Josh Jacobs beat out Najee Harris for bigger roles. In 2018, Harris had only 117 carries, but averaged 6.7 yards per carry for 783 yards with four touchdowns.     With Josh Jacobs and Damien Harris off to the NFL, Najee Harris earned the starting spot as a junior in 2019. Harris averaged 5.9 yards per carry for 1,224 yards with 13 touchdowns. He had 27 receptions for 304 yards and seen scores as a receiver. Harris could have entered the 2020 NFL Draft, but he wisely decided to return for his senior year. Even in the shortened 2020 season, Harris surpassed his production from his junior year, dominating the SEC. In 2020, Harris averaged 6.1 yards per carry for 1,387 yards with 24 touchdowns. He had 36 catches for 346 yards and three touchdowns while being impressive as a blocker as well.      There is no doubt Harris has the ability to be an impactful NFL running back with the skill set of a three-down starter. He has an excellent combination of size and quickness that lets him run over tacklers, yet he retains the speed to hit the hole. Harris has a strong build and is difficult to bring down, as he can power through tackles and bounce off defenders to continue to gain yards. He has very good contact balance and runs behind his pads with nice knee bend. In short yardage, Jones is an asset because he can push the pile on his own. He keeps his legs going after contact and possesses a powerful lower body that is tough to stop.      In the open field, Harris can rip off yards in chunks, threating to turn an ordinary carry into more yards thanks to his the speed to burst to the second level. Harris also has the cutting ability and quick feet, to weave through the defense."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Travis Etienne","year":2021,"height":70,"weight":205,"position":"Running Back","college":"Clemson","pros":"Fast ; Acceleration ; Quick first-step to hit the hole ; Second gear in the open field ; Threat to rip off a long touchdown on any carry ; Instinctive runner ; Good vision ; Anticipation ; Compact build ; Runs hard and physical for his size ; Elusive; has moves in the open field ; Cutting ability ; Quick feet ; Receiving skills ; Improved route-runner ; Catches with his hands ; Good body lean ; Runs behind pads ; Bends at the knee ; Decisive runner ; Has a nose for the end zone","cons":"Fumble issues during the 2019 and 2020 season ; Could struggle to create lots of yards after contact in the NFL ; Won’t be an asset in goal-line or short-yardage situations ; Will need development in blitz protection ; Frame could be maxed out ;Summary:  Clemson has become a powerhouse in college football behind some superstar quarterbacks and tons of NFL talent on both sides of the ball recruited by Dabo Swinney. Etienne will continue the Tigers’ streak of sending running backs to the pros, as he was a sensation since joining the program. As a freshman, he averaged 7.2 yards per carry for 766 yards with 13 touchdowns. In 2018, Etienne averaged 8.1 yards per carry for 1,658 yards with 24 touchdowns. He also caught 12 passes for 78 yards and two scores while helping the Tigers to win the National Championship.","similar_player":"Giovani Bernard.","simular_player_bio":"Etienne reminds me of Bernard at North Carolina. Both are smaller, fast backs who are dangerous receivers and natural runners. Neither one has great size for the NFL, and both better being paired with big back. Bernard was a second-round pick, and Etienne could go in the same range during the 2021 NFL Draft and has a shot at being a pick in the back half of the first round.","summary":"Clemson has become a powerhouse in college football behind some superstar quarterbacks and tons of NFL talent on both sides of the ball recruited by Dabo Swinney. Etienne will continue the Tigers’ streak of sending running backs to the pros, as he was a sensation since joining the program. As a freshman, he averaged 7.2 yards per carry for 766 yards with 13 touchdowns. In 2018, Etienne averaged 8.1 yards per carry for 1,658 yards with 24 touchdowns. He also caught 12 passes for 78 yards and two scores while helping the Tigers to win the National Championship.     Etienne played well for the most part in 2019. He averaged 8.2 yards per carry for 1,500 yards with 17 touchdowns, plus took 29 receptions for 298 yards and two touchdowns. It wasn’t all been good for Etienne, who demonstrated some ball-security issues against Georgia Tech and North Carolina. The game against the Tar Heels was a rough tape as a blocker and runner for Etienne.     Etienne totaled 168 carries for 914 yards – 5.4 average – and 14 touchdowns with 48 receptions for 588 yards and two scores in 2020. As a senior, Etienne showed real improvement in the passing game and turned into a solid weapon as an outlet receiver. He has also suffered from ball-security issues again as well, fumbling against Boston College, Syracuse and Georgia Tech."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Greg Newsome II","year":2021,"height":73,"weight":190,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Northwestern","pros":"Man cover corner ; Quick; can run with speed receivers; Excellent at not allowing separation ; Length; hard to get ball around him ; Good ball skills ; Physical; will battle receivers ; Doesn’t panic with the ball in the air coming at him ; Great size to match up with big receivers ; Plays well in off-man coverage ; Ability to run with receivers in their routes ; Can play press-man coverage ; Willing run defender ; Confident; has the man-corner mentality ; Used to playing on an island ; Loose hips; can turn and run ; Good in zone ; Fast backpedal ; Quick feet ; Upside","cons":"Major durability issues; Despite fast 40, could have some issues with NFL deep speed ; Can be a bit grabby and overly physical ;Summary:  Under head coach Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern has produced a lot of tough football players who battle hard and play old-school, physical football. The Chicago, Illinois product Newsome is no different, and he fits right in with the mentality of the Wildcats’ defense. As a freshman in 2018, Newsome played in six games, totaling 23 tackles and four passes broken up. He then saw the field for nine games in 2019, making 36 tackles and 11 breakups. As a junior in 2020, Newsome played six contests, dealing with a groin injury for a while, and notched 12 tackles, an interception and 10 passes broken up. Newsome dealt with injuries in each of his collegiate seasons. ;Newsome is a tall corner who has long arms, quick feet, speed and physicality. He can match up with fast receivers and blanket them in and out of their breaks. Newsome runs the routes with receivers and prevents them from getting separation. ;Newsome has quick feet and agility. He can flip his hips open and run with receivers down the field, and his long frame makes it difficult to get passes around him. Newsome also has the size and physicality to take on big receivers. For the NFL, he will be an asset in the red zone and able to win the 50-50 throws. Newsome has No. 1-corner potential in the NFL in terms of pure coverage ability.","similar_player":"Kevin Johnson","simular_player_bio":"There are a lot of similarities between Newsome and Johnson. Both were very talented cornerbacks with the ability to run the route and prevent separation. They displayed the speed to cover and very physical with how they threw their bodies around. Johnson was an excellent corner in 2015 and 2016 before injuries derailed his career. The injuries depleted his physical talent, leading to him not being the same player. ;Newsome is similar with excellent cover skills, but having major durability issues. If a player has a hard time staying healthy in college, it is tough to project that changing in the NFL with the bigger, stronger, faster competition to go along with the longer and more physically demanding season.","summary":"Under head coach Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern has produced a lot of tough football players who battle hard and play old-school, physical football. The Chicago, Illinois product Newsome is no different, and he fits right in with the mentality of the Wildcats’ defense. As a freshman in 2018, Newsome played in six games, totaling 23 tackles and four passes broken up. He then saw the field for nine games in 2019, making 36 tackles and 11 breakups. As a junior in 2020, Newsome played six contests, dealing with a groin injury for a while, and notched 12 tackles, an interception and 10 passes broken up. Newsome dealt with injuries in each of his collegiate seasons.      Newsome is a tall corner who has long arms, quick feet, speed and physicality. He can match up with fast receivers and blanket them in and out of their breaks. Newsome runs the routes with receivers and prevents them from getting separation.      Newsome has quick feet and agility. He can flip his hips open and run with receivers down the field, and his long frame makes it difficult to get passes around him. Newsome also has the size and physicality to take on big receivers. For the NFL, he will be an asset in the red zone and able to win the 50-50 throws. Newsome has No. 1-corner potential in the NFL in terms of pure coverage ability."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Rashod Bateman","year":2021,"height":74,"weight":210,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Minnesota","pros":"Well-developed route running ; Advanced technique ; Tracks the ball well ; Late hands ; Body control ; Tracks the ball well ; Dangerous on 50-50 passes ; Adept at making catches over defensive backs ; Can make some highlight-reel catches ; Good size, build ; Gritty, competitive syle ; Run-after-the-catch skills ; Nose for the ned zone","cons":"Lacks mismatch speed ; Lacks twitch ; Could struggle to separate from NFL defensive backs ; Too many dropped passes ; Needs to improve his hands ;Summary:  Bateman first worked his way onto the field as a freshman in 2018, recording 51 receptions for 704 yards and six touchdowns. In 2019, the Gophers had a dynamic receiver tandem of Bateman and Tyler Johnson, which led the team to an impressive season with a win in the Outback Bowl to end the year. Bateman was a source of a lot of big plays for Minnesota that season, snagging 60 catches for 1,219 yards with 11 touchdowns. ;Bateman was expected to be the feature receiver for Minnesota in ith Johnson moving on to the NFL, but prior to the Big Ten canceling their season, Bateman opted out. When the Big 10 rescheduled the season though, he opted back in. Bateman only played five games before deciding to call it a career, totaling 36 receptions for 472 yards and two touchdowns for his 2020.","similar_player":"Mohamed Sanu","simular_player_bio":"Bateman kind of reminds me of Sanu. Sanu (6-2, 210) and Bateman are almost identical in size and have a gritty style of play. However, Sanu has better hands and was much more sure-handed at Rutgers than Bateman was at Minnesota. After being a second-day pick, Sanu has put together a solid career as a possessional receiver, and Bateman could follow suit.","summary":"Bateman first worked his way onto the field as a freshman in 2018, recording 51 receptions for 704 yards and six touchdowns. In 2019, the Gophers had a dynamic receiver tandem of Bateman and Tyler Johnson, which led the team to an impressive season with a win in the Outback Bowl to end the year. Bateman was a source of a lot of big plays for Minnesota that season, snagging 60 catches for 1,219 yards with 11 touchdowns.      Bateman was expected to be the feature receiver for Minnesota in ith Johnson moving on to the NFL, but prior to the Big Ten canceling their season, Bateman opted out. When the Big 10 rescheduled the season though, he opted back in. Bateman only played five games before deciding to call it a career, totaling 36 receptions for 472 yards and two touchdowns for his 2020."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Payton Turner","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":270,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Houston","pros":"Good size ; Plays tough ; Strong to set the edge ; Upper body strength ; Fast for his size ; Showed improvement as he gained experience ; Tons of upside ; Violent hitter ; Puts quarterbacks down hard ; Quick off the ball ; Closing burst ; Active hands ; Long frame ; Heavy hands ; Holds up against runs coming straight at him ; Can serve as a two-gap defender ; Can hold his ground in run defense ; Strength mismatch with finesse OTs ; Uses power and length to push around finesse OTs ; Great fit as a 3-4 five-technique ; Tough base end in a 4-3","cons":"Raw ; Has some stiffness ; Gets in trouble when he stands up too high ; Needs to develop more pass-rushing moves ; Had some lower body injuries ; Probably won’t be a big sack producer in the NFL ;Summary:  While Turner did not produce big stat lines during his college career, he flashed a big-time skill set with a ton of upside to get better as he gains experience. Turner saw his first significant action in 2018, recording 42 tackles, four passes defended and zero sacks. He improved his sack production as a junior, getting to the quarterback four times while recording 34 tackles and four passes broken up. Turner then racked up 25 tackles and five sacks in the pandemic shortened 2020 season.","similar_player":"Marcus Davenport.","simular_player_bio":"Turner is similar to Davenport in being a raw defender with a good skill sets and upside. Turner will not get drafted as high as Davenport was, but some teams had Davenport graded on Day 2 and thought the Saints reached way too high on him. That has been proven true thus far. Turner could turn into a solid base end who is respectable but not a dominant sack producer.","summary":"While Turner did not produce big stat lines during his college career, he flashed a big-time skill set with a ton of upside to get better as he gains experience. Turner saw his first significant action in 2018, recording 42 tackles, four passes defended and zero sacks. He improved his sack production as a junior, getting to the quarterback four times while recording 34 tackles and four passes broken up. Turner then racked up 25 tackles and five sacks in the pandemic shortened 2020 season.     Turner is developing as a pass rusher and has the potential to continue to grow in the NFL. He is strong in terms of fighting off offensive tackles, and he uses his power and length to push around finesse offensive tackles. Turner shows a surprising burst and can close on the quarterback when he gets free, and when he arrives at the signal-caller, he puts them down hard. Turner can lay some violent hits that will really beat up the quarterback, but not in a dirty way. Turner is a tough fighter who possesses imposing size and physicality."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Eric Stokes","year":2021,"height":73,"weight":194,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Georgia","pros":"Excellent height ; Superb length ; Fast ; Has a burst out of the break ; Impressive straight-line speed ; Recoverability ; Size to match up against big receivers ; Quality instincts, feel ; Loose athlete with twitch ; Good feel in off man coverage ; Skilled to slap passes away ; Willing tackler ; Does a good job of running the route and preventing separation ; Maintains correct positioning downfield ; Off-man and zone coverages fit ; Has the size to play outside ; Contributed on special teams ; Athletic upside","cons":"Needs to get stronger ; Could get pushed around and “out-physicaled” ; Not a good fit fpr press-man without more strength ;Summary:  Year-in-and-year-out under head coach Kirby Smart, the Bulldogs have featured a secondary loaded with NFL talent, and the 2021 NFL Draft should only turn more Bulldogs into pros. Stokes and fellow cornerback Tyson Campbell should up as selections in the first two rounds, while other defensive backs like Richard LeCounte and D.J. Daniel could be drafted on Day 3. Before long, Stokes should turn into an NFL starter, and he upside to improve as a pro. ;In 2019, Stokes helped take over for the loss of DeAndre Baker and had a strong season for the Bulldogs. He totaled 38 tackles, nine passes defended and one forced fumble, but didn’t notch any interceptions. Stokes then showed improved ball skills in 2020, notching four picks despite the shortened season while recording 20 tackles and four passes broken up. The junioe worked out well at his pro day, including running a fast 40 that illustrated his excellent combination of speed, height, length and athleticism.","similar_player":"Darius Slay","simular_player_bio":"Stokes reminds me of Slay coming out of Mississippi State. Slay is a little shorter and thicker, but both are fast corners who are good athletes with emerging ball skills. Slay was an early second-round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, and Stokes could go early on Day 2 during the 2021 NFL Draft.","summary":"Year-in-and-year-out under head coach Kirby Smart, the Bulldogs have featured a secondary loaded with NFL talent, and the 2021 NFL Draft should only turn more Bulldogs into pros. Stokes and fellow cornerback Tyson Campbell should up as selections in the first two rounds, while other defensive backs like Richard LeCounte and D.J. Daniel could be drafted on Day 3. Before long, Stokes should turn into an NFL starter, and he upside to improve as a pro.      In 2019, Stokes helped take over for the loss of DeAndre Baker and had a strong season for the Bulldogs. He totaled 38 tackles, nine passes defended and one forced fumble, but didn’t notch any interceptions. Stokes then showed improved ball skills in 2020, notching four picks despite the shortened season while recording 20 tackles and four passes broken up. The junioe worked out well at his pro day, including running a fast 40 that illustrated his excellent combination of speed, height, length and athleticism."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Gregory Rousseau","year":2021,"height":79,"weight":265,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Miami","pros":"Excellent length ; Keeps blockers away from him with long arms ; Has some instincts ; Read-and-react skills ; Good vision ; Adjusts well to moving quarterbacks ; Functional strength ; Ability to use hands and feet at same time ; Active hands ; Able to shed blocks ; Has the makings of pass-rushing moves ; Can bull rush ; Effective rip move ; Can rush from the inside ; Agile; not stiff ; Solid run defender ; Upside to get better ; Versatile for 3-4 or 4-3 defense","cons":"Serious bust potential ; Not explosive ; Lacks speed around the corner ; Not physical ; No speed to power ; Needs to become a power player ; One-year wonder ; Raw; needs development ; Already had a serious ankle injury ; Lost experience and developmental time sitting out 2020 ; Should add to and refine pass-rushing moves ; Gets in trouble when he stands up too high;Summary:  Rousseau enter the NFL as a 1-year wonder after a brief flash of ability in his collegiate career. In 2018 as a true freshman, Rousseau played in two games before going down with a season-ending ankle injury. Despite being a redshirt freshman, Rousseau was one of the most productive edge defenders in college football in 2019. He collected 15.5 sacks with two forced fumbles, 19.5 tackles for a loss and 54 tackles on the year. Rousseau was second in the nation to Ohio State’s Chase Young in sacks that season. Because of COVID-19, Rousseau decided to sit out the 2020 season before entering the 2021 NFL Draft. ;Rousseau was a very good pass rusher in college, but for the NFL, he lacks explosion and is not a speed rusher. He is a bit of a one-trick pony for the next level because he relies on his length to make up for not being a fast defensive end. Rousseau is not going to blow by pro tackles because he lacks the burst to run by them. What made Rousseau effective in 2019 was his length. He kept blockers away with his long arms and made the most of sack opportunities. NFL offensive tackles, however, are longer, so he won’t be able to rely on just being a long defender. ;In 2019, Rousseau showed an ability to use his hands and feet at the same time while also keeping his eyes on the quarterback. He demonstrated an effective bull rush and a rip move, and length to get off blocks, but he will need to grpw stronger for those moves to be effective against pro tackles. Some team sources think Rousseau will have to become a power player to be a good pro, and he might need one or two years of development in a strength and conditioning program before that happens. Rousseau will also have to show serious dedication and work ethic to make that happen. While Rousseau flashed somewhat, down in and down out he is not a physical player, and team sources are disappointed in his lack of consistent physicality. ;Rousseau has some instincts as an edge rusher and an ability to read-and-react. Using good vision and feel, Rousseau adjusts to the quarterback to chase them down as they moves in the pocket. Rousseau was very impressive in 2019 with how he kept his eyes on the quarterback while working through blocks and executing moves to shed blocks despite being a young player. Even though he is a tall defender, Rousseau is not stiff and has the agility to sink his hips to redirect.","similar_player":"Vernon Gholston.","simular_player_bio":"In some ways, Rousseau reminds me of Gholston, who was a mega bust for the Jets after being sixth-overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft. Gholston put up a big season of sack production at Ohio State but lacked speed for the NFL. I think Rousseau could be overrated and possesses bust potential similar to Gholston.","summary":"Rousseau enter the NFL as a 1-year wonder after a brief flash of ability in his collegiate career. In 2018 as a true freshman, Rousseau played in two games before going down with a season-ending ankle injury. Despite being a redshirt freshman, Rousseau was one of the most productive edge defenders in college football in 2019. He collected 15.5 sacks with two forced fumbles, 19.5 tackles for a loss and 54 tackles on the year. Rousseau was second in the nation to Ohio State’s Chase Young in sacks that season. Because of COVID-19, Rousseau decided to sit out the 2020 season before entering the 2021 NFL Draft.      Rousseau was a very good pass rusher in college, but for the NFL, he lacks explosion and is not a speed rusher. He is a bit of a one-trick pony for the next level because he relies on his length to make up for not being a fast defensive end. Rousseau is not going to blow by pro tackles because he lacks the burst to run by them. What made Rousseau effective in 2019 was his length. He kept blockers away with his long arms and made the most of sack opportunities. NFL offensive tackles, however, are longer, so he won’t be able to rely on just being a long defender.      In 2019, Rousseau showed an ability to use his hands and feet at the same time while also keeping his eyes on the quarterback. He demonstrated an effective bull rush and a rip move, and length to get off blocks, but he will need to grpw stronger for those moves to be effective against pro tackles. Some team sources think Rousseau will have to become a power player to be a good pro, and he might need one or two years of development in a strength and conditioning program before that happens. Rousseau will also have to show serious dedication and work ethic to make that happen. While Rousseau flashed somewhat, down in and down out he is not a physical player, and team sources are disappointed in his lack of consistent physicality.      Rousseau has some instincts as an edge rusher and an ability to read-and-react. Using good vision and feel, Rousseau adjusts to the quarterback to chase them down as they moves in the pocket. Rousseau was very impressive in 2019 with how he kept his eyes on the quarterback while working through blocks and executing moves to shed blocks despite being a young player. Even though he is a tall defender, Rousseau is not stiff and has the agility to sink his hips to redirect."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Odafe Oweh","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Joe Tryon","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":262,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Washington","pros":"Good skill set ; Height, weight, speed ; Has variety in pass-rushing moves ; Arm over, spin move, inside/outside rush ; Has the makings of a good repertoire of moves ; Good pursuit skills ; Burst to close ; Gives a second effort ; Quality motor ; Upside to get better ; Versatile for 3-4 or 4-3 defense","cons":"One-year wonder ; Raw; needs development ; Needs to continue development of pass-rushing moves ; Has to get better at shedding blocks ; Can get pushed back in the ground game ; Gets in trouble when he stands up too high ; Needs to improve leverage ; Needs to improve as a run defender ;Summary:  Under former head coach Chris Petersen and defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake, Washington has been a steady source of defensive talent for the NFL. Despite Lake replacing the retired Petersen, that trend should continue. and Tryon could keep it going in the 2021 NFL Draft. After redshirting in 2017, Tryon was a backup as a redshirt freshman. During his sophomore year. he took over as a starter and broke out for the Huskies. He was one of the top pass-rushers in the Pac-12 in 2019, recording eight sacks with 41 tackles and 12.5 tackles for a loss. Tryon then decided to sit out the 2020 season and enter the 2021 NFL Draft.","similar_player":"Derrick Morgan.","simular_player_bio":"Tryon kind of reminds me of Morgan. Both were solid edge rushers with solid skill sets. Morgan (6-4, 261) had more development and a more extensive body of work at Georgia Tech, so that helped him to be a first-round pick of the 2010 NFL Draft. Being a bit more raw and underdeveloped, Tryon should end up as an early-rounder in the 2021 NFL Draft. If he had produced another good year at Washington, he could have been a steady mid- to late first-rounder, like Morgan.","summary":"Under former head coach Chris Petersen and defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake, Washington has been a steady source of defensive talent for the NFL. Despite Lake replacing the retired Petersen, that trend should continue. and Tryon could keep it going in the 2021 NFL Draft. After redshirting in 2017, Tryon was a backup as a redshirt freshman. During his sophomore year. he took over as a starter and broke out for the Huskies. He was one of the top pass-rushers in the Pac-12 in 2019, recording eight sacks with 41 tackles and 12.5 tackles for a loss. Tryon then decided to sit out the 2020 season and enter the 2021 NFL Draft.     The NFL has an insatiable desire for edge defenders who can get after a quarterback, so a player like Tryon should be in demand. As a pass rusher, Tryon has talent for the next level and a good combination of height, length, and speed off the edge. He displays a good get-off, firing off the ball to get upfield.      Tryon shows active hands and is skilled at using his hands and feet at the same time while keeping his eyes on the quarterback. He shows a nice variety in pass-rushing moves as well, using an arm over and a spin move, and he sets up tackles well to cut to the inside or outside. Tryon thrives off of space, and when he gets free, he flashes real pursuit skills with his speed to close quickly. When Tryon gets blockers hands off of him and finds a crease, quarterbacks are in real trouble. Tryon also gives a good second effort and plays with a quality motor."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tyson Campbell","year":2021,"height":74,"weight":185,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Georgia","pros":"Excellent height ; Superb length ; Good weight, strength ; Strength to jam and reroute ; Straight-line speed ; Size to match up against big receivers ; Quality instincts ; Plays the ball well in air ; Good feel in coverage ; Skilled to slap passes away ; Willing tackler ; Physical ; Does a good job of preventing separation ; Good fit as a bump-and-run corner ; Maintains correct positioning downfield ; Contributed on special teams ; Athletic upside","cons":"Not a serious interception threat ; Outside corner only ; Lacks twitch ; Could have some change-of-directions problems ; Not a good fit for off-man coverage ;Summary:  Georgia has produced a lot of good NFL prospects from the secondary under head coach Kirby Smart, so it illustrates how talented Campbell is to have earned playing time as a freshman in 2018. He had some inconsistencies in coverage that season, as one could expect with the jump from high school football to the SEC, which is the closest thing the NFL has to a minor league. Campbell totaled 45 tackles and a pass broken up in 2018. As a sophomore, he notched 15 tackles and four passes defended. ;Campbell became more steady in pass coverage in 2020, putting together an excellent game against Auburn and holding his own against Alabama, but he had some struggles against Florida, including some plays on which he was abused by Gators super star tight end Kyle Pitts and big receiver Trevon Grimes. After the season, Campbell decided to enter the 2021 NFL Draft. ;There is a lot to like about Campbell for the NFL, who looks like he could end up as a starter early in his pro career, especially if he is drafted into a system that plays a lot of press man. Campbell has excellent size, possessing height and length that make it very difficult to get passes around him. Campbell also has developed strength to fight off receivers and maintain good positioning for contested passes. Campbell is a physical corner who really challenges receivers. He is a tough at the line of scrimmage with strength to jam and reroute. His height and length also help him to have nice recoverability to narrow the space and close the window for completing passes. ;As a corner, Tyson has good feel, flashes some instincts, and demonstrates nice technique to stay in good position. He plays the ball well, possessing solid ball skills to slap passes away, but he was not an interception threat at Georgia, recording only one pick over three years.","similar_player":"Xavier Rhodes","simular_player_bio":"Campbell reminds me of a thinner Rhodes. Rhodes (6-1, 218) is a big corner who can play press man and defend big receivers. Campbell could do that as well in the NFL. In the 2013 NFL Draft, Rhodes was a late first-round pick, and Campbell could be a late first-rounder in the 2021 NFL Draft.I think Campbell could be a pro corner similar to Rhodes after he gains some weight in a pro strength and conditioning program.","summary":"Georgia has produced a lot of good NFL prospects from the secondary under head coach Kirby Smart, so it illustrates how talented Campbell is to have earned playing time as a freshman in 2018. He had some inconsistencies in coverage that season, as one could expect with the jump from high school football to the SEC, which is the closest thing the NFL has to a minor league. Campbell totaled 45 tackles and a pass broken up in 2018. As a sophomore, he notched 15 tackles and four passes defended.      Campbell became more steady in pass coverage in 2020, putting together an excellent game against Auburn and holding his own against Alabama, but he had some struggles against Florida, including some plays on which he was abused by Gators super star tight end Kyle Pitts and big receiver Trevon Grimes. After the season, Campbell decided to enter the 2021 NFL Draft.      There is a lot to like about Campbell for the NFL, who looks like he could end up as a starter early in his pro career, especially if he is drafted into a system that plays a lot of press man. Campbell has excellent size, possessing height and length that make it very difficult to get passes around him. Campbell also has developed strength to fight off receivers and maintain good positioning for contested passes. Campbell is a physical corner who really challenges receivers. He is a tough at the line of scrimmage with strength to jam and reroute. His height and length also help him to have nice recoverability to narrow the space and close the window for completing passes.      As a corner, Tyson has good feel, flashes some instincts, and demonstrates nice technique to stay in good position. He plays the ball well, possessing solid ball skills to slap passes away, but he was not an interception threat at Georgia, recording only one pick over three years."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Elijah Moore","year":2021,"height":70,"weight":178,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Ole Miss","pros":"Dangerous playmaker ; Threat to score and rip off long gains on any touch ; Good hands; Natural hands catcher ; Smooth route runner ; Has a burst out of his breaks ; Consistently generates separation ; Sudden ; Stretches a defense vertically ; Finds soft spots in zone ; Speed to go vertical ; Tough and competitive ; Tracks the ball well ; Deadly on double moves","cons":"Undersized ; Light ; Short ; Will have problems with long NFL corners ; Limited to being a slot receiver ; A bit straight line and not as elusive as one would think ;Summary:  Prior to 2020, Moore was best known for a touchdown celebration in which he mimicked a dog urinating. The ensuing penalty for that pushed back the Rebels’ extra point attempt, which was missed and gave an Egg Bowl victory to Mississippi State. Moore changed the narrative in 2020, however, dominating the SEC with 86 receptions for 1,193 yards and eight touchdowns over only eight games – he opted out late in the season. Moore was an electric playmaker who put together huge games against South Carolina, Vanderbilt and Florida. Under Lane Kiffin, Moore showed a big improvement over his 2019 (67-850-6) and 2018 (36-398-2) seasons.","similar_player":"Jamison Crowder","simular_player_bio":"Crowder (5-9, 177) and Moore are almost identical in size and are both dangerous slot receivers. Crowder is a quick route runner who can get open and has reliable hands. In the NFL, I think Moore could be similar, and perhaps a better, version of Crowder.","summary":"Prior to 2020, Moore was best known for a touchdown celebration in which he mimicked a dog urinating. The ensuing penalty for that pushed back the Rebels’ extra point attempt, which was missed and gave an Egg Bowl victory to Mississippi State. Moore changed the narrative in 2020, however, dominating the SEC with 86 receptions for 1,193 yards and eight touchdowns over only eight games – he opted out late in the season. Moore was an electric playmaker who put together huge games against South Carolina, Vanderbilt and Florida. Under Lane Kiffin, Moore showed a big improvement over his 2019 (67-850-6) and 2018 (36-398-2) seasons.     There is a lot to like about Moore for the NFL because he is dynamic receiving weapon. Moore is a dangerous playmaker who is a threat to score and rip off long gains on any reception. With his speed off the line and his second gear, Moore is fast through his route and his burst out of his breaks consistently creates separation. He is deadly on double moves because his route running and suddenness allow him to get open downfield while challenging defenses vertically. Moore is also a natural hands catcher who is very reliable in terms of securing ball. He is feisty player whose gritty and competitive style energizes his team beyond his big-play ability."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Javonte Williams","year":2021,"height":70,"weight":220,"position":"Running Back","college":"North Carolina","pros":"Physical downhill runner ; Strong to run through tackles ; Contact balance ; Gets yards after contact ; Strong lower body ; Short-yardage, goal-line asset ; Keeps feet going after contact ; Can move the pile ; Speed to hit the hole ; Acceleration ; Second gear to hit the second level ; Instinctive runner ; Good vision ; Patience ; Can create for himself ; Anticipation ; Good body lean to run low ; Bends at the knee ; Runs behind his pads ; Receiving ability ; Quality route-runner ; Quality hands ; Decisive runner ; Three-down starter ability","cons":"Good, but not great, speed ; Will need work as a blitz protector ;Summary:  The pandemic made the 2020 season very strange, including a variety of draft ramifications from the decreased amount of games and to fewer prospects taking the field. Games were played at least, and as long as games are played, some players manage to improve their draft grades, and Williams was one prospect who really benefited from generating some tape in 2020.","similar_player":"Frank Gore.","simular_player_bio":"In terms of running style, Williams reminds me of Gore. Gore was a tough, physical, downhill runner who picked up a lot of yards across his prolific NFL career. I don’t think Williams will match Gore’s longevity, as very few ever have, but in terms of running style, I could see Williams having a good career as a plus starter, like Gore was for most of his career.","summary":"The pandemic made the 2020 season very strange, including a variety of draft ramifications from the decreased amount of games and to fewer prospects taking the field. Games were played at least, and as long as games are played, some players manage to improve their draft grades, and Williams was one prospect who really benefited from generating some tape in 2020.     Williams saw his first significant playing time in 2019, carrying the ball 166 times for an average of 5.6 yards per carry for 933 yards with five touchdowns. As a senior, Williams was deadly, platooning with teammate Michael Carter to provide a lethal backfield combination for the Tar Heels. In 2020, Williams averaged 7.3 yards per carry for 1,140 yards and 19 touchdowns, plus caught 25 passes for 305 yards and three touchdowns.     Williams is a physical bell-cow back who has the ability to serve as the engine of a tough NFL rushing attack. He possesses three-down starting potential and can overwhelm a defense. With his power, size, and tough rushing style, Williams is a downhill runner who can impose his will through sheer strength. He also breaks a lot of tackles and picks up yards after contact because of his strong build, knee bend, and ability to run behind his pads. Defenders can really struggle to bring him down at the second level, and it often take multiple tacklers to get him to the turf. Thanks to his contact balance and strength, Williams is a true power back who can wear out a defense. His strength to run through tackles and push the pile makes him an asset in short-yardage and goal-line situations, with his 2020 touchdown total illustrating his ability to produce in the condensed portion of the field."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jevon Holland","year":2021,"height":73,"weight":196,"position":"Safety","college":"Oregon","pros":"Instinctive ; Fast defender ; Always around the ball ; Can play deep free safety ; Covers up wideouts in the deep part of the field ; Tthe speed to cover vertical fast receivers ; Asset to defend speed receivers downfield ; Good route recognition ; Vision to read a quarterback’s eyes ; Keeps plays in front of him ; Acceleration ; Burst to close ; Ball hawk ; Dangerous threat to pick off passes; Can play nickel corner on slot receivers ; Excellent zone-coverage safety ; Finds a way to take on big receivers ; Competitor; gritty defender ; Solid run defender ; Willing tackler ; Will deliver some hard hits ; Gets physical ; Special teams contributor ; Dangerous returner ; Can play on coverage units ; Upside","cons":"Thinner frame ; Needs to get stronger to tackle ; Could struggle to avoid injuries at his size ; Could struggle to hold up as a strong safety; Could have issues getting pushed around by NFL tight ends, wide receivers ;Summary:  It can be hard for freshmen to become instant starters and playmakers in college football. They are competing against players who are 2-3 years older and have spent more time in the strength and conditioning program for the more physically demanding level of play. Holland was an exception to the trend, becoming a star defensive back in his first season with the Ducks. He totaled five interceptions, six passes broken up and 44 tackles that seaosn. As a sophomore, he improved his tackle production to 66 while continuing to make plays in pass coverage – four interceptions and four passes broken up. He also averaged 15.3 yards per punt return in 2019. Holland then decided to sit out the shortened 2020 season rather than play as a junior.","similar_player":"Budda Baker","simular_player_bio":"Holland reminds me of Baker coming out of Washington. Both faced size concerns but were clearly natural football players with excellent instincts and the versatility to defend both phases. Baker has turned into a good NFL starter after being a second-round pick, and Holland could follow that same path as a pro.","summary":"It can be hard for freshmen to become instant starters and playmakers in college football. They are competing against players who are 2-3 years older and have spent more time in the strength and conditioning program for the more physically demanding level of play. Holland was an exception to the trend, becoming a star defensive back in his first season with the Ducks. He totaled five interceptions, six passes broken up and 44 tackles that seaosn. As a sophomore, he improved his tackle production to 66 while continuing to make plays in pass coverage – four interceptions and four passes broken up. He also averaged 15.3 yards per punt return in 2019. Holland then decided to sit out the shortened 2020 season rather than play as a junior.     Holland stands out on tape due to his excellent athleticism and significant speed. Thanks to his physical talents and versatility, he could potentially play some cornerback or even contribute on offense. He has a lot of physical talent to do a variety of things, but the best plan for maximizing his utility could be to keep him at safety and let him excel at his natural position.      Holland is a real weapon in pass coverage, and his ability to run with receivers excites NFL evaluators. He shows the ability to pick up his receivers downfield and blanket them in the deep part of the field. Holland is fast and has the speed to run with wideouts vertically. He is also somewhat effective at covering big receivers, although he does not have truly great height or length; he simply competes hard enough to get it done. Holland also can play nickel corner and cover man-to-man on slot receivers.     For zone coverage, Holland has good instincts and quality route-recognition. He displays good vision to read the eyes of the quarterback and sees receivers well, allowing him to pick them up when they come into his area. Holland uses his speed, vision and instincts to serve as a rangy zone safety who covers a lot of ground in the middle of the field. He has a burst to close on receivers and uses that second-gear speed to jump routes and make plays on the ball. Holland demonstrates very good ball skills and is a dangerous threat to pick off passes. He is a true ball hawk on the back end."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Landon Dickerson","year":2021,"height":78,"weight":326,"position":"Center","college":"Alabama","pros":"Excellent technique ; True tactician at the line ; Very smart ; Superb hand placement ; Quality height, length, weight ; Fundamentally sound ; Superb hand placement ; Can anchor against bull rushes ; Good length for an interior blocker ; Hits combo blocks well ; Bends at the knee ; Keeps his weight behind his toes ; Recoverability ; Quick to adjust to games up front ; Lots of experience against top competition ; Safe pick ; Once healthy, a plug-and-play starter ; Team leader ; Beloved by teammates","cons":"Has some skill set limitations ; Short arms – 32.5 inches ; Not overly strong ; Not a special athlete ; Coming off a torn ACL ; Not a bull dozer in the ground game ; Struggles to knock defenders off the ball ; Lacks heavy hands ; Durability ; Major injury issues in college ;Summary:  Alabama has been a factory for offensive line talent under Nick Saban, and Dickerson will extend that tradition via the 2021 NFL Draft. While Dickerson is not the on same level as an athlete or prospect as Ryan Kelly was, Dickerson was a superb interior blocker in 2020, helping the Crimson Tide to a National Championship.","similar_player":"Nick Martin","simular_player_bio":"Dickerson is a tough player to find a good comparison because he is much bigger in terms of height and weight than vast majority of NFL centers. In terms of style of play as a smart interior blocker eho is a good technician, Dickerson reminds me of Martin, who has turned into a solid starter for the Texans. Martin was a second-round pick, and Dickerson could be as well if his medical history doesn’t frighten teams away.","summary":"Alabama has been a factory for offensive line talent under Nick Saban, and Dickerson will extend that tradition via the 2021 NFL Draft. While Dickerson is not the on same level as an athlete or prospect as Ryan Kelly was, Dickerson was a superb interior blocker in 2020, helping the Crimson Tide to a National Championship.     Dickerson started out his career at Florida State and looked poised to be a good player for the Seminoles. He started seven games for them in 2016 before a knee injury ended that season. Another injury took him out of 2017, and he played in one game in 2018 before an ankle injury ended that year.      Dickerson received a medical redshirt for that season and ended up earning the starting center position for Alabama in 2019. In the 2020 SEC Championship versus Florida, Dickerson tore an ACL, ending his senior year and preventing him from participatiing in the College Football Playoff games and the Senior Bowl.      Dickerson is rock solid in pass protection, fielding superb fundamentals that make him a very technically sound blocker. He bends at the knee, maintains good leverage, avoids bending at the waist, and is very good hitting combo blocks with guards. Dickerson is not the fastest or most athletic interior protector, but his skill-set limitations are masked by his intelligence and his natural ability to play the game. As a pro, he should be a well-rounded asset."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Christian Barmore","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":310,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"Alabama","pros":"Athletic; fast interior pass rusher ; Closes on quarterbacks in a hurry ; Speed to dart by guards; Speed-to-power rushes to go through lineman; Ability to bull rush ; Can redirect ; Can sink his hips and play low ; Active hands to fight off blockers ; Length to keep blockers out of his chest ; Nice ball awareness for a defensive tackle ; Ability to shed blocks ; Agile ; Slippery at the point of attack ; Good burst off the ball; first-step quickness ; Good vision, awareness ; Carries weight well ; Natural three-technique for a 4-3 ; Lots of athletic upside to improve in the NFL","cons":"Needs to get tougher as a run defender; Will struggle with bump blocks and double teams as a pro; Could stand to improve his strength to hold his ground against downhill runs ; Maturity needs to improve ; Has to become more professional on and off the field ; Needs to become more well-rounded, consistent ;Summary:  Alabama has produced a string of excellent interior defensive line prospects under Nick Saban. Crimson Tide defensive tackles Marcel Dareus, Jonathan Allen, Da’Ron Payne and Quinnen Williams were all first-round picks, and Barmore could keep that tradition alive in the 2021 NFL Draft.","similar_player":"Chris Jones.","simular_player_bio":"Barmore’s interior pass-rush ability looks comparable to Chris Jones’. Jones (6-6, 310) and Barmore are almost identical in size and have rare quickness and speed to get after the quarterback. Like Barmore, Jones had some raw elements to his game coming out of Mississippi State, which is why he slipped to the second round. Jones landed with the Chiefs, which did a great job developing him into one of the best interior defensive linemen in the NFL. Barmore is very similar to Jones in needing development but having big-time potential for the NFL.","summary":"Alabama has produced a string of excellent interior defensive line prospects under Nick Saban. Crimson Tide defensive tackles Marcel Dareus, Jonathan Allen, Da’Ron Payne and Quinnen Williams were all first-round picks, and Barmore could keep that tradition alive in the 2021 NFL Draft.     Barmore first saw the field as a rotational backup during his redshirt freshman season in 2019. He recorded 26 tackles, two sacks, and two passes defended while flashing big potential. Barmore took over as a starter in 2020 after dealing with an injury early in the season. As the year progressed, Barmore started dominating opponents, including excellent performances against Notre Dame and Ohio State in the college football playoff. Barmore totaled 27 tackles with six sacks, three forced fumbles and three passes batted in 2020 while helping Alabama win another National Championship. Barmore had potentially three more years of eligibility, but he decided to enter the 2021 NFL Draft rather than return to Alabama.     As an interior pass rusher, Barmore is a special and rare prospect. He has excellent speed off the snap, including a fast first-step, and more acceleration after that initial burst. He gets upfield in a hurry given his ability to fire his gap and dart past guards, which is surprisingly fast for a big-bodied defensive tackle. That quickness to leads to speed-to-power rushes on which Barmore rolls offensive linemen into the quarterback as they backpedal to try to compensate for his speed. While Barmore is not strong in the ground game, he shows power in the bull rush to get blockers on roller skates and push them into the backfield. Barmore also uses his length to keep blockers from getting into his chest, plus he has strong hands to shed blocks. On top of his speed and power as a pass rusher, Barmore also has good vision and awareness to adjust to scrambling quarterbacks, showing impressive ball awareness to go for the strip or bat down passes.     Barmore is very difficult to block as a pass rusher, and he has the rare ability to effectively rush from the interior of line. Barmore has the potential to be special defensive tackle who produces double-digit sack seasons. Barmore’s in-line pass-rush ability coming from a defensive tackle is a very tough commodity to find, and if he has a good defensive end on his line, he could be even more deadly.      If Barmore were a good run defender, he would be a top-10 pick, similar to Quinnen Williams. Williams was good against the run, however, while Barmore struggled in the ground game for a lot of his collegiate career. As a pro, Barmore has to get physical and tougher in the ground game. He often lost his gap by improvising rather than holding his ground in college. He can also play too high and get physically overwhelmed by offense linemen. Barmore has the skill set to be a good run defender, and showed improvement late in 2020, but he is currently a liability as a run defender for the next level and needs a lot of development in this phase."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Teven Jenkins","year":2021,"height":78,"weight":320,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Oklahoma State","pros":"Athletic ; Thick build ; Strong upper body ; Quality length ; Reliable pass protector ; Has quick enough feet for RT ; Recoverability; can stop rushes after initial move upfield ; Strength to sustain blocks ; Creates a push as a run blocker ; Twists and manipulates blockers ; Strong hands ; Physical ; Fighter; physical demeanor","cons":"Feet can get crossed up; Feet keep him at RT or take him to guard in NFL ; Will bend at the waist ; Can lunge after defenders ; Loses balance sometimes late in plays ; Slight stiffness makes him more of a RT ; Lacks good intangibles ;Summary:  The Topeka, Kansas product Jenkins broke into the starting lineup as a sophomore and was mainstay for Oklahoma State over the next three years. In both 2018 and 2019, Jenkins made three starts at left tackle due to injuries to teammates, but he was back at right tackle as a senior. As a junior, Jenkins was a key factor in running back Chuba Hubbard leading the nation in rushing and the Cowboys having a stellar average of 229.6 yards per game on the ground. With his steady play, Jenkins placed himself on the radar for NFL scouts, and he looks likely to be an early-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.","similar_player":"Morgan Moses.","simular_player_bio":"Team sources said Jenkins was similar to Moses. Moses (6-6, 330) was an astute third-round pick by Washington in 2014 and has become a solid right tackle in the NFL. Jenkins is similar in size and skill set. If he stays at right tackle, Jenkins could be a blocker who is comparable to Moses.","summary":"The Topeka, Kansas product Jenkins broke into the starting lineup as a sophomore and was mainstay for Oklahoma State over the next three years. In both 2018 and 2019, Jenkins made three starts at left tackle due to injuries to teammates, but he was back at right tackle as a senior. As a junior, Jenkins was a key factor in running back Chuba Hubbard leading the nation in rushing and the Cowboys having a stellar average of 229.6 yards per game on the ground. With his steady play, Jenkins placed himself on the radar for NFL scouts, and he looks likely to be an early-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.     Jenkins is a reliable contributor in the ground game, using his strong upper body to tie up defenders. Jenkins is able to twist and manipulate opponents, turning them away or pushing them out of their gaps. By firing to the second level or going out to the flat on a kick-out block, Jenkins gets in position with his quickness and athleticism, showing a nice ability to be effective in space. As a run blocker, Jenkins would be a fine fit in a power-man- or a zone-blocking scheme. He is a fighter with a physical demeanor.      As a pass blocker, Jenkins is a good athlete on the edge with quickness and length. He uses his upper and lower body strength to hold his ground on bull rushes, and his size helps him to have nice recoverability. Thanks to his power and strength, Jenkins does a nice job of stopping rushes after they get some initial penetration upfield, and that gives his quarterback adequate time to get the ball out. He sustains blocks well, utiliizing his strong hands to tie up defenders."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Richie Grant","year":2021,"height":72,"weight":200,"position":"Safety","college":"Central Florida","pros":"Instincts ; Tremendous ball skills ; Dangerous threat to pick off passes in the middle of the field ; Soft hands ; Ball awareness ; Skilled at forcing fumbles ; Good in zone coverage ; Reads routes and quarterbacks to stay around the ball ; Anticipation ; Willing tackler ; Hard hitter ; Will make receivers pay in the middle of the field ; Plays downhill ; Good height, length ; Upside","cons":"Has some issues in coverage ; Man-coverage limitations ; Not a great fit as the deep free safety ; A little tight ;Summary:  Over the past three seasons, Grant was one of the steadiest and most productive safeties in college football. He broke out as a sophomore with six interceptions, 108 tackles, two forced fumbles and three passes broken up. Grant was then consistent with that tremendous caliber of play as a junior and a senior. He totaled 78 tackles, an interception, forced fumble and eight passes broken up in 2019, and then despite his shortened senior year, he still produced 72 tackles, three interceptions, five passes broken up and two forced fumbles. Grant then had an excellent week of practice at the Senior Bowl, and multiple team sources raved about what he did in Mobile. ;Grant has some limitations in pass coverage, but he makes up for it with a lot of big plays. While Grant is not a man-coverage safety who can line up against slot receivers or be a deep free safety, he finds ways to factor in coverage. Grant is a good zone-coverage safety in the middle of the field who does a fantastic job of reading a quarterback’s eyes to get in position to create turnovers. Grant’s excellent instincts make him seem a step ahead, and he does a fabulous job of impacting the ball. He shows advance recognition for routes and offenses going to repeat some of the same routes. ;There is no doubt that Grant has good ball skills and is dangerous to snatch the pass away. He plays the ball well and possesses rare ball skills for a strong safety. On top of his ability to pick off passes, Grant is a threat to force fumbles via his hard-hitting ability and his instincts.","similar_player":"Landon Collins","simular_player_bio":"Grant reminds me of Collins in that both are strong safeties who will hit, defend the run, are effective in zone, and have ball skills and some limitations in man coverage. Collins got a boost playing at Alabama to have him go high in the second round of 2015. I think Grant gets overlooked some playing at Central Florida, but in the NFL, I could see Grant being a safety that is a similar style player to Collins.","summary":"Over the past three seasons, Grant was one of the steadiest and most productive safeties in college football. He broke out as a sophomore with six interceptions, 108 tackles, two forced fumbles and three passes broken up. Grant was then consistent with that tremendous caliber of play as a junior and a senior. He totaled 78 tackles, an interception, forced fumble and eight passes broken up in 2019, and then despite his shortened senior year, he still produced 72 tackles, three interceptions, five passes broken up and two forced fumbles. Grant then had an excellent week of practice at the Senior Bowl, and multiple team sources raved about what he did in Mobile.      Grant has some limitations in pass coverage, but he makes up for it with a lot of big plays. While Grant is not a man-coverage safety who can line up against slot receivers or be a deep free safety, he finds ways to factor in coverage. Grant is a good zone-coverage safety in the middle of the field who does a fantastic job of reading a quarterback’s eyes to get in position to create turnovers. Grant’s excellent instincts make him seem a step ahead, and he does a fabulous job of impacting the ball. He shows advance recognition for routes and offenses going to repeat some of the same routes.      There is no doubt that Grant has good ball skills and is dangerous to snatch the pass away. He plays the ball well and possesses rare ball skills for a strong safety. On top of his ability to pick off passes, Grant is a threat to force fumbles via his hard-hitting ability and his instincts."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Levi Onwuzurike","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":290,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"Washington","pros":"Polished defender ; Athletic, quick interior defender ; Quick at the point of attack ; Good get-off; fast off the ball ; Quick feet ; Fires his gap quickly ; Disruptive in the backfield ; Quick at the point of attack ; Good technique ; Plays with good pad level ; Can contribute some interior pass-rush ; Quality run defender ; Developed upper body strength ; Strong to stack at the line ; Hustles downfield ; Good motor ; Can contribute interior pass-rush","cons":"Needs to improve pass-rushing moves for the NFL; More disruptive than productive ; Gets pressure in the pass rush but rarely finishes ; Frame could be maxed out ; Lost a year of development ; Lack of length and weight make him a poor fit in a 3-4 ;Summary:  Over the last decade, Washington has had a nice run of interior defensive line prospects for the NFL, including first-round picks Danny Shelton and Vita Vea. While Onwuzurike is not projected to end up as a top-20 pick like those two, he should carry the tradition on by being selected in the early rounds of the 2021 NFL Draft.","similar_player":"Maurice Hurst.","simular_player_bio":"Onwuzurike reminds me of Hurst. Both are fast penetrators who are more disruptive than productive. They also are slightly undersized, giving them the ability to create some pressure but not produce many sacks. Hurst (6-1, 291) would have been a second-day pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, but medical concerns caused him to slide. Onwuzurike could go on the second day of the 2021 NFL Draft.","summary":"Over the last decade, Washington has had a nice run of interior defensive line prospects for the NFL, including first-round picks Danny Shelton and Vita Vea. While Onwuzurike is not projected to end up as a top-20 pick like those two, he should carry the tradition on by being selected in the early rounds of the 2021 NFL Draft.     Onwuzurike recorded 16 tackles and two sacks in 2017. He made a nice jump in 2018 as a sophomore, totaling 34 tackles with three sacks. Onwuzurike then notched 45 tackles and two sacks in 2019. That was his final season of college football because Onwuzurike decided to sit out the 2020 season."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Liam Eichenberg","year":2021,"height":78,"weight":305,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Notre Dame","pros":"Reliable pass protector ; Has quick enough feet ; Can bend at the knee ; Agile in space ; Can kick slide to block speed rushers ; Good length ; Anchors well against bull rushes ; Quality run blocker ; Contributes in the ground game ; Can manipulate and tie up defenders as a run blocker ; Sustains blocks ; Strong hands ; Physical ; Quality technique ; Fires off the line ; Hits blocks downfield, in space; Sustains blocks ; Good at pulling ; Awareness ; Very experienced as a 3-year starter ; Intelligent ; Good character","cons":"Average athlete ; Less than ideal speed for a left tackle ; Less than ideal feet for a left tackle ; Less than ideal athleticism for a left tackle ; Not a bull as a run blocker ; Oversets in pass protection some time ; Could have problems with elite NFL rushers ;Summary:  Eichenberg won the left tackle job for 2018 as the replacement for Mike McGlinchey. Initially during the spring of 2018, Eichenberg was going to be competing at right tackle for Notre Dame, but he outperformed teammate Robert Hainsey, among others, to take the left tackle spot. Eichenberg was solid, but not overly impressive, for Notre Dame in 2019. He was wise to return for his senior year. Eichenberg was dominated by Michigan edge rusher Chase Winovich in the 2018 season opener, but after that, Eichenberg was much better for the Fighting Irish and did a good job of protecting quarterback Ian Book.","similar_player":"Mike McGlinchey.","simular_player_bio":"For the NFL, Eichenberg reminds me of a lesser version of McGlinchey. Eichenberg does not have as good of a skill set, but they have similar style of play.","summary":"Eichenberg won the left tackle job for 2018 as the replacement for Mike McGlinchey. Initially during the spring of 2018, Eichenberg was going to be competing at right tackle for Notre Dame, but he outperformed teammate Robert Hainsey, among others, to take the left tackle spot. Eichenberg was solid, but not overly impressive, for Notre Dame in 2019. He was wise to return for his senior year. Eichenberg was dominated by Michigan edge rusher Chase Winovich in the 2018 season opener, but after that, Eichenberg was much better for the Fighting Irish and did a good job of protecting quarterback Ian Book.     As a senior, Eichenberg played really well for Notre Dame. He did not allow a sack all year and was credited with allowing just three quarterback hits and nine hurries on 496 pass plays. The Fighting Irish had a steady and effective rushing attack, helped by Eichenberg’s work on the ground."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Trevon Moehrig","year":2021,"height":74,"weight":208,"position":"Safety","college":"TCU","pros":"Quality instincts ; Steady presence in the middle of the field ; Physical tackler ; Flashes some hard hitting ; Good run defender ; Can drive and fill in the box ; Around the ball ; Good coverage safety ; Able to zone cover in the short middle of the field ; Ball skills ; Interception threat ; Plays assignment sound ; Athletic ; Doesn’t take false steps ; Good vision, eye discipline ; Fluid to turn and run ; Good height, length ; Should be able to play quickly ; Experienced and successful against good college talent ; Versatile ; Upside","cons":"More natural at strong safety ; Doesn’t have great top-end speed ; Doesn’t have great range ; Doesn’t play with good strength ;Summary:  Over the past two seasons, TCU fielded one of the best safety tandems in college football with Moehrig and free safety Ar’Darius Washington. Moehrg broke out as a sophomore in 2019, recording 62 tackles, four interceptions, 11 passes broken up and two forced fumbles. He then totaled 47 tackles, two interceptions and nine passes defended. in 2020. Moehrig decided to enter the 2021 NFL Draft after his two impressive seasons with the Horned Frogs. ;For pass defense, Moehrig is a valuable strong safety who demonstrates nice ball skills. He can help in a variety of ways in pass coverage. He has the speed to cover ground, but doesn’t have great range to be a deep centerfielder and single-high free safety. Moehrig does a nice job of using his vision to play the ball and break up passes while covering wideouts. He is a natural in zone coverage in the middle of the field, doing a nice job on underneath routes and not getting out of position or taking false steps.","similar_player":"Kenny Vaccaro","simular_player_bio":"I could see Moehrig being a better version of Vaccaro in the NFL. Moehrig looks like he better ball skills and is more instinctive in coverage as a strong safety. They have similar skill sets in terms of size and speed, with Moehrig having a little more length. In the NFL, I think Moehrig will be better than Vaccaro even thought he won’t go as early as Vaccaro did, 15th overall in 2013 to New Orleans.","summary":"Over the past two seasons, TCU fielded one of the best safety tandems in college football with Moehrig and free safety Ar’Darius Washington. Moehrg broke out as a sophomore in 2019, recording 62 tackles, four interceptions, 11 passes broken up and two forced fumbles. He then totaled 47 tackles, two interceptions and nine passes defended. in 2020. Moehrig decided to enter the 2021 NFL Draft after his two impressive seasons with the Horned Frogs.      For pass defense, Moehrig is a valuable strong safety who demonstrates nice ball skills. He can help in a variety of ways in pass coverage. He has the speed to cover ground, but doesn’t have great range to be a deep centerfielder and single-high free safety. Moehrig does a nice job of using his vision to play the ball and break up passes while covering wideouts. He is a natural in zone coverage in the middle of the field, doing a nice job on underneath routes and not getting out of position or taking false steps."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kelvin Joseph","year":2021,"height":73,"weight":197,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Kentucky","pros":"Talented cover corner ; Excellent skill set; fast, big, athletic; Short-area burst ; Eats up ground in a blur ; Strong and tough ; Physical jam to reroute ; Tough press-man corner ; Twitchy athlete ; Can play off-man coverage ; Good run defender ; Willing to hit and tackle ; Good ball skills; plays the ball well ; Nice hands ; High points the ball well ; Confident, cocky corner mentality ; Lots of upside","cons":"One-year wonder ; Undisciplined ; Immature ; Character concerns ; Lacks eye discipline ; Could lack the discipline for zone ; Prone to penalties ; Needs to improve route recognition ;Summary:  The Louisiana native Joseph started out his career at LSU, which is one of the programs that claims the title of “DB-U”. Joseph was a backup as a freshman in 2018 before landing a suspension for the Tigers’ bowl game. After that season, he transferred to Kentucky, where he was forced to sit out 2019. Joseph had a mixed 2020 season for the Wildcats while totaling 25 tackles, four interceptions and one pass broken up. He played well against Alabama and Tennessee, but turned in ugly performances against Ole Miss and Florida. In particular, Gators tight end Kyle Pitts used and abused Joseph. Joseph was benched at times by the Kentucky coaches, and after the Florida game in late November, Joseph decided to opt out the remainder of the season.","similar_player":"Bradley Roby","simular_player_bio":"Coming out of Ohio State, Roby had a great skill set with size, speed and athleticism, but he lacked discipline and gave up some big plays. Roby was torched by Wisconsin’s Jared Abbrederis, similar to Joseph’s games against Florida and Ole Miss. After some growing pains, Roby became a competent NFL starter. Joseph could follow a similar path if immaturity doesn’t derail his potential for a pro career.","summary":"The Louisiana native Joseph started out his career at LSU, which is one of the programs that claims the title of “DB-U”. Joseph was a backup as a freshman in 2018 before landing a suspension for the Tigers’ bowl game. After that season, he transferred to Kentucky, where he was forced to sit out 2019. Joseph had a mixed 2020 season for the Wildcats while totaling 25 tackles, four interceptions and one pass broken up. He played well against Alabama and Tennessee, but turned in ugly performances against Ole Miss and Florida. In particular, Gators tight end Kyle Pitts used and abused Joseph. Joseph was benched at times by the Kentucky coaches, and after the Florida game in late November, Joseph decided to opt out the remainder of the season.     For the NFL, Joseph has an excellent skill set with size, speed, athleticism and strength. He is a tough press-man corner who possesses a strong jam at the line of scrimmage to reroute receivers and disrupt timing routes. Joseph uses the sideline well, and his size and physicality help him to outfight receivers for jump balls. With good hands and ability to track the ball, Joseph shows impressive ball skills and is a threat to create interceptions."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Walker Little","year":2021,"height":79,"weight":309,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Stanford","pros":"Reliable pass protector ; Has quick-enough feet ; Can bend at the knee ; Sustains blocks; Quality length to keep rushers tied up ; Solid hand placement ; Intelligent; quick reaction to defensive schemes ; Flashes some nastiness ; Will throw down and punish defenders with violence ; Battles defenders hard for four quarters ; Can get into the chest and push defenders as a run blocker ; Has some quickness to get to the second level ; Will punish linebackers in the ground game ; Agile in space ; Anchors well against bull rushes ; Upside to develop","cons":"Not an elite athlete ; Balance issues; Loses his feet and ends up on the ground too often ; Long layoff from playing football ; Missed 2019 with a knee injury ;Summary:  Ever since Jim Harbaugh was named the head coach, Stanford has fielded a physical football team that runs a pro-style system and produces some quality players for the NFL. Head coach David Shaw maintained the tradition set by Harbaugh, and year after year, the Cardinal has a tough offensive line leading a power rushing attack.","similar_player":"Taylor Decker.","simular_player_bio":"When Little was playing well in 2018, he looked like Decker at Ohio State. This is a very flawed comparison, however, because Decker played well to close out his college career and become a first-round pick. Little missed a season and then skipped a year, so he enters the league as a mystery; NFL teams don’t really know what they are going to get if they draft Little.","summary":"Ever since Jim Harbaugh was named the head coach, Stanford has fielded a physical football team that runs a pro-style system and produces some quality players for the NFL. Head coach David Shaw maintained the tradition set by Harbaugh, and year after year, the Cardinal has a tough offensive line leading a power rushing attack.     In that time, Stanford has produced some left tackles for the NFL including Jonathan Martin and Andrus Peat, but Little may have been the best prospect of that group had he played in 2019 and 2020. The Houston, Texas product was impressive as a freshman starter at left tackle for Stanford in 2017. He did an effective job in run blocking and helped Bryce Love to a huge season. Little was solid as a sophomore in 2018 and showed an improved ability to protect the passer doing a respectable job in keeping pressure off of quarterback K.J. Costello.      Walker’s junior year ended before it started when he was injured in the fourth quarter of the 2019 season opener, which ended his season. He could have still been an early-rounder despite the knee injury, but he decided to return to the Cardinal for 2020. After the outbreak of COVID-19, Little decided to sit out his senior year and enter the 2021 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jackson Carman","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":340,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Clemson","pros":"Excellent athlete ; Good size; thick build ; Smooth mover ; Agile edge blocker ; Quick feet ; Can play the typewriter to mirror speed rushers ; Can bend at the knee ; Agile in space ; Fast out of his stance ; Fast to the second level ; Agile to hit blocks in space ; Can anchor ; Strong upper and lower body ; Scrappy run blocker ; Physical ; Has a nasty attitude in the ground game ; Can drive block defenders backward ; Excellent fit for a zone-blocking scheme ; Power to function in a man-blocking scheme ; Lots of upside","cons":"Gets off balance ; Poor technique ; Hands get too wide ; Bends at the waist ; Poor technique ;Summary:  Dabo Swinney has turned Clemson into a powerhouse and dynasty program, and in the process, the Tigers have produced many freak athletes for the NFL. The 2021 NFL Draft will see more of that, headlined by the future No. 1-overall pick, quarterback Trevor Lawrence, but Jackson Carman is another freaky Tiger who could join Lawrence in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Carman broke into the starting lineup in 2019 and turned in two quality seasons for the Tigers, with his 2020 season particularly impressive in terms of protecting Lawrence’s blind side. ;Carman has unique ability as a pass protector because he is very athleticsmooth mover with a large, round frame that makes him tough to get by. He also has quick feet and glides through the air, showing rare movement skills for an offensive lineman of his size. Thanks to his excellent athleticism and quickness, Carman can mirror speed rushers and lock down the backside of the play. Carman’s thick build and strength allow him to anchor and stone wall bull rushes – when his technique is sound. He has the skill set to be a starting left tackle in the NFL.","similar_player":"Garett Bolles.","simular_player_bio":"Carman reminds me of a heavier version of Bolles. Bolles was a great athlete entering the next level, but had technique issues he needed to clean up. That led to some rough moments early in his career, but Bolles straightened out to become a good starter in his fourth season. I could see Carman’s career following a similar path on his way to being a good starter.","summary":"Dabo Swinney has turned Clemson into a powerhouse and dynasty program, and in the process, the Tigers have produced many freak athletes for the NFL. The 2021 NFL Draft will see more of that, headlined by the future No. 1-overall pick, quarterback Trevor Lawrence, but Jackson Carman is another freaky Tiger who could join Lawrence in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Carman broke into the starting lineup in 2019 and turned in two quality seasons for the Tigers, with his 2020 season particularly impressive in terms of protecting Lawrence’s blind side.      Carman has unique ability as a pass protector because he is very athleticsmooth mover with a large, round frame that makes him tough to get by. He also has quick feet and glides through the air, showing rare movement skills for an offensive lineman of his size. Thanks to his excellent athleticism and quickness, Carman can mirror speed rushers and lock down the backside of the play. Carman’s thick build and strength allow him to anchor and stone wall bull rushes – when his technique is sound. He has the skill set to be a starting left tackle in the NFL.     As a run blocker, Carman is impressive. He has a strong upper body to push back defenders and blocks with some nastiness. Carman fights through the whistle and pushes defenders around, flashing some violence and a feisty attitude. When his technique is right, Carman can knock defenders off the ball and drive block them. He also uses his excellent quickness and athleticism to fire out to the second level, and his easy moving allows him to hit blocks in space. When Carman avoids bending at the waist, he can be a real forceful presence in the ground game."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Asante Samuel Jr.","year":2021,"height":70,"weight":184,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Florida State","pros":"Above-average athlete ; Balanced in coverage ; Quality strength for his size ; Physical gritty defender ; Has some ball skills ; Solid tackler ; Plus instincts","cons":"Undersized; Short ; Not fast; lacks speed ; Lacks long speed; could struggle to to run with speed receivers ; Can gets bumped around, “out-physicaled” ; Struggles with tall receivers making catches over him ; Grabs too much ; Prone to penalties ; Limited to being a slot corner only ;Summary:  Being the son of legend is never easy given the accompanying big expectations, but Asante Samuel Jr. turned in a quality career for the Seminoles. In 2019, Samuel was able to get onto the field for a big role and totaled 48 tackles with an interception and 14 passes defended. He then racked up 30 tackles, three interceptions and six passes defended in 2020. Samuel could have returned for the 2021 season, but decided to enter the 2021 NFL Draft. ;On the positive side, Samuel is an above-average athlete with good instincts, quality strength, and balance. He is a gritty corner who possesses some ball skills and a knack for making splash plays. Thanks to having functional power for a small corner, Samuel can tackle, and he really competes.","similar_player":"Mackensie Alexander.","simular_player_bio":"Similar to Samuel, Alexander (5-10, 192) had some media hype but teams were lower on him. They are almost identical in size, and Alexander has been limited to being a slot corner because of his lack of height and speed. Samuel could follow a similar path in the NFL.","summary":"Being the son of legend is never easy given the accompanying big expectations, but Asante Samuel Jr. turned in a quality career for the Seminoles. In 2019, Samuel was able to get onto the field for a big role and totaled 48 tackles with an interception and 14 passes defended. He then racked up 30 tackles, three interceptions and six passes defended in 2020. Samuel could have returned for the 2021 season, but decided to enter the 2021 NFL Draft.      On the positive side, Samuel is an above-average athlete with good instincts, quality strength, and balance. He is a gritty corner who possesses some ball skills and a knack for making splash plays. Thanks to having functional power for a small corner, Samuel can tackle, and he really competes."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Aaron Banks","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":338,"position":"Guard","college":"Notre Dame","pros":"Tough run blocker ; Can knock defenders backward at the line ; Physical ; Strong ; Sustains blocks ; Heavy hands ; Blocks with a nasty demeanor ; Able to control defenders when he latches on them ; Plays with good leverage as a run blocker; Strong lower body ; Can anchor against bull rushes ; Good length, height, weight for a right guard ; Blocks through the whistle ; Experienced","cons":"Has problems with speed rushers ; Not a great fit for zone ; Lumbers in space ; A little stiffness in hips ; Will bend at the waist at times ;Summary:  Notre Dame has been a factory for NFL offensive linemen in recent years, producing a number of early-round picks and some solid second-day talent. Banks broke into the starting lineup partway through his sophomore season and remained there over the next two years of his career. After starting for the past 2.5 seasons, Banks is pro-ready, and he could become a solid starter in the top half of his NFL rookie contract.","similar_player":"Gabe Jackson.","simular_player_bio":"In some ways, Banks reminds me of Jackson. They both are barrel-chested right guards who pack a punch in the ground game and can hold their own in pass protection. Jackson was third-round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, and Banks could go in the same range this year in the 2021 NFL Draft. I think Banks could be a guard similar to Jackson at the next level.","summary":"Notre Dame has been a factory for NFL offensive linemen in recent years, producing a number of early-round picks and some solid second-day talent. Banks broke into the starting lineup partway through his sophomore season and remained there over the next two years of his career. After starting for the past 2.5 seasons, Banks is pro-ready, and he could become a solid starter in the top half of his NFL rookie contract.     Banks was a solid and reliable pass protector at Notre Dame. He has strong hands that rock defenders and often knock them off balance to slow them down. Those strong hands also help him to sustain blocks and prevent second efforts from being effective. With good size and strength, Banks can stop bull rushes. Speed rushes can give Banks some issues due to being somewhat tight athletically, and he will have to improve in that area for the NFL."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Rondale Moore","year":2021,"height":69,"weight":180,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Purdue","pros":"Explosive playmaker ; Threat to score and rip off long gains on any touch ; Very fast ; Consistently creates separation ; First-step quickness ; Twitchy in and out of breaks ; Sudden ; Deep-threat receiver ; Compact build ; Stretches a defense vertically ; Excellent with the ball in his hands ; Dangerous run-after-the-catch skills ; Gadget runner ; Elusive in the open field ; Big-play speed ; Good athlete ; Ready to contribute quickly","cons":"Durability ; Ability to hold up in the NFL? ; Could stand to get more polished route runner ; Short ; Undersized ;Summary:  Moore was one of the breakout players of 2018, making an instant impact for Purdue with some huge plays. Any time the freshman touched the ball, he was a threat to score or produce a long gain, and he totaled 114 receptions for 1,258 yards and 12 touchdowns on the year. He also took 21 carries for 213 yards and two scores that season. Moore came up with a huge performance to lead the Boilermakers to a tremendous upset over Ohio State as well.","similar_player":"Sterling Shepard","simular_player_bio":"Moore has a skill set similar to Shepard’s as dangerous slot receivers with the speed to produce big plays. Shepard was a second-round pick and has had issues staying healthy. I could see Moore also going in Round 2 this year and also having problems avoiding injury in the NFL.","summary":"Moore was one of the breakout players of 2018, making an instant impact for Purdue with some huge plays. Any time the freshman touched the ball, he was a threat to score or produce a long gain, and he totaled 114 receptions for 1,258 yards and 12 touchdowns on the year. He also took 21 carries for 213 yards and two scores that season. Moore came up with a huge performance to lead the Boilermakers to a tremendous upset over Ohio State as well.     Moore then missed eight games as a sophomore with a hamstring injury and was held to 29 receptions for 387 yards and two touchdowns. Moore initally opted out for 2020 before re-joining Purdue for a few games. For his year, he caught 35 passes for 270 yards plus took six carries for 32 yards and a score.      There is no doubt Moore is a dynamic playmaker who is a threat to score on any touch of the football. He has serious first-step explosion with acceleration to hit the open field and a second gear to run away from the defense. He is a true speed receiver who can score from any place on the field and will be a mismatch in the NFL.      Defenders really struggle to run with Moore, who is extremely fast in a straight line while being sudden and explosive in and out of his cuts. Those things let him create separation from coverage, and he is deadly in the open field. Moore has tremendous yards-after-the-catch ability with his elite speed and elusive moves."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Azeez Ojulari","year":2021,"height":74,"weight":240,"position":"Outside Linebacker","college":"Georgia","pros":"Dangerous pass rusher ; Tough ; Plays hard ; Good motor ; Will use his length to keep blockers away from him ; Uses length in both phases ; Has some functional power ; Good move to the inside ; Good football character ; Willing run defender ; Run-and-chase run defender ; Has a burst to close when running free ; Has some experience in pass coverage in the flat","cons":"Lacks speed ; Needs more moves as a pass rusher ; Can have issues getting of blocks ; Not an explosive pass rusher ; Not a good fit in a 4-3 defense ; Too undersized for defensive end ; Limited as an outside linebacker ;Summary:  Ojulari was tough off the edge for the Bulldogs over the last two years, providing a real presence for their defense. In 2019, Ojulari worked his way onto the field and recorded 36 tackles with 5.5 sacks and a forced fumble. He was more consistent as a pass rusher in 2020 even though his sack total remained the same – 5.5. He also picked up 27 tackles, two forced fumbles and two passes batted in 2020.","similar_player":"Noah Spence.","simular_player_bio":"Multiple team sources said Ojulari was similar to Spence. Spence (6-2, 251) and Ojulari are almost identical in size and have some skill-set limitations. Spence was a high second-round pick by Tampa Bay in the 2016 NFL Draft, but he was a disappointment and has ended up being a backup-caliber pass rusher. I could see Ojulari having a similar career.","summary":"Ojulari was tough off the edge for the Bulldogs over the last two years, providing a real presence for their defense. In 2019, Ojulari worked his way onto the field and recorded 36 tackles with 5.5 sacks and a forced fumble. He was more consistent as a pass rusher in 2020 even though his sack total remained the same – 5.5. He also picked up 27 tackles, two forced fumbles and two passes batted in 2020.     As a pass rusher, Ojulari is a mixed bag. He has some good traits that lead to him getting to the quarterback, but he also faces some significant limitations for the NFL. On the negative side, Ojulari is not a pure speed demon off the edge who has the explosiveness to run by offensive tackles. He also lacks pass-rushing moves, and he can really struggle to get off blocks at times. Ojulari has the arm length to keep tackles away from him, but when they get into his chest and lock onto him, he can really struggle to get free of blockers. Ojulari’s undersized height and length come into play there, and getting off blocks is going to be an issue against NFL offensive tackles. On the plus side as a pass rusher, Ojulari plays really hard and tough. He has some functional strength with an ability to close when he runs free. Ojulari has a good motor and doesn’t quit on plays with a relentless attitude."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dillon Radunz","year":2021,"height":76,"weight":301,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"North Dakota State","pros":"Fires out of his stance ; Quick to the second level; straight-line quickness; Sustain blocks well in the ground game ; Quality hand placement ; Fights through the whistle ; Scraps and fights to sustain blocks; Can shuffle his feet ; Shows ability to bend at the knee; Reliable pass protector","cons":"Average athlete ; Won’t be overpowering ; Weight can get over his feet; Can lunge after defenders ; Laterall stiffness; Lacks length ; Lacks recoverability ; Could be better off moving inside to guard ; Practice habits have been questioned ;Summary:  North Dakota State has turned into a very reliable program for NFL talent, and Radunz will join quarterback Trey Lance as a pick in the top half of the 2021 NFL Draft. Radunz was a multi-year starter for the Bison, helping them to win National Championships and doing a good job of protecting Lance while opening holes in the ground game.","similar_player":"Joe Haeg.","simular_player_bio":"Radunz reminds me of another North Dakota State product in Haeg. Haeg (6-5, 298) is slightly taller and longer, but they are similar athletes. Haeg has been backup/fringe starter for the Colts and Buccaneers during his career. I think Radunz could be similar, although he would have a better shot at being a full-time starter and better pro if he plays left guard exclusively.","summary":"North Dakota State has turned into a very reliable program for NFL talent, and Radunz will join quarterback Trey Lance as a pick in the top half of the 2021 NFL Draft. Radunz was a multi-year starter for the Bison, helping them to win National Championships and doing a good job of protecting Lance while opening holes in the ground game.     As a run blocker, Radunz fires out of his stance and quickly engages defenders. He leans into his blocks and does nice job of knocking defenders backward. Radunz sustains his blocks well and keeps his hands locked onto the edge rushers. Radunz won’t be an overpowering run blocker at the NFL level because he is not a true road grader. He does not have that kind of size and strength to overwhelm pro defensive linemen. Radunz, however, could be a decent run blocker as a pro who is not a weak link on the line.      As a pass blocker, Radunz shows quality hand placement and an ability to bend at the knee. When he sets up well, Radunz can shuffle his feet and keep edge rushers at bay, but he also will have some plays where he lunges and gets his weight over his toes, which is problematic for blocking NFL defenders. Radunz has some stiffness laterally, does not have great length, and his athletic ability is average. Hence, he does not recover well when speed rushers get a step on him."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dayo Odeyingbo","year":2021,"height":78,"weight":276,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Vanderbilt","pros":"Good combination of size, speed and athleticism ; Has a frame to get bigger, stronger ; Excellent length, wingspan ; Length to keep blockers away from him ; Fast for a big rusher ; Closing speed ; Burst off ball ; Speed to around the corner ; Speed-to-power rush ability ; Can play defensive tackle ; Dangerous penetrating presence ; Ability to use hands and feet at same time ; Good motor ; Gives a second effort ; Nice ability to redirect ; Willing run defender ; Versatile for 3-4 or 4-3 defense ; Huge upside","cons":"Tore Achilles after 2020 season ; Unpolished pass rusher ; Raw; underdeveloped technique ; Could stand to get stronger ; Gets in trouble when he stands up too high ; Balance issues ; Falls to the ground too much ;Summary:  The strange shortened 2020 season did not provide as many opportunities for players to break out as in a typical years. Odeyingbo was an exception, playing really played well for Vanderbilt in 2020. After recording 45 tackles and 1.5 sacks in 2019, his sack total jumped to 5.5 to go along with 32 tackles. Odeyingbo would have had more sacks, but the Commodores went 0-8 and were blown out in many games, limiting Odeyingbo’s number of pass-rushing opportunities. Still, team sources said at the end of the season Odeyingbo looked like a top-50 pick for the 2021 NFL Draft thanks to his tremendous skill set. He suffered a torn Achilles in workouts this offseason, however, so his availability for his rookie season in doubt. It is possible Odeyingbo could play in the back half of his rookie year if he doesn’t suffer any setbacks.","similar_player":"Arik Armstead.","simular_player_bio":"Odeyingbo’s skill set is reminiscent of Armstead’s. Armstead (6-7, 290) has a long frame with quickness and athleticism, and if Odeyingbo adds weight as he ages, he could top out around Armstead’s weight and show a similar ability to play inside or outside on the defensive line. If Odeyingbo had better support, development, and circumstances in college, he could have been a first-round pick because he has that type of skill set. I think Odeyingbo could end up as a good pro like Armstead has become for San Francisco.","summary":"The strange shortened 2020 season did not provide as many opportunities for players to break out as in a typical years. Odeyingbo was an exception, playing really played well for Vanderbilt in 2020. After recording 45 tackles and 1.5 sacks in 2019, his sack total jumped to 5.5 to go along with 32 tackles. Odeyingbo would have had more sacks, but the Commodores went 0-8 and were blown out in many games, limiting Odeyingbo’s number of pass-rushing opportunities. Still, team sources said at the end of the season Odeyingbo looked like a top-50 pick for the 2021 NFL Draft thanks to his tremendous skill set. He suffered a torn Achilles in workouts this offseason, however, so his availability for his rookie season in doubt. It is possible Odeyingbo could play in the back half of his rookie year if he doesn’t suffer any setbacks.     Odeyingbo possesses an excellent skill set for the NFL to develop, including a rare combination of height, length, speed and athleticism. With his long frame and wingspan, Odeyingbo is able to keep blockers away from him and then he uses his speed to close. He is a penetrating presence to get upfield and cause disruption. Beyond being fast, Odeyingbo shows the versatility to be both a pass-rushing defensive end and a dynamic interior rusher. He possesses a solid first-step and a second gear to get upfield, which gives him the quickness to get after the quarterback as a speed rusher."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Pat Freiermuth","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":256,"position":"Tight End","college":"Penn State","pros":"Dangerous run-after-the-catch potential ; Blasts through contact as a runner ; Tough to tackle ; Runs over defensive backs ; Picks up yards after contact ; Strong stiff arm ; Good height, build ; Nice feel as a receiver ; Developed ball-adjustment skills ; Quick enough to get down the seam ; Works the seam well ; High points the ball well ; Dangerous on contested catches ; Red-zone weapon ; Good hands ; Willing to go across the middle ; Effective as an underneath receiver ; Size mismatch versus safeties ; Presents a big target ; Has the frame to be a blocker ; Three-down starting potential","cons":"Lacks elite speed; Decent, but not a great, athlete; Needs to improve as a blocker ; Not overly physical as a blocker;Summary:  Despite inconsistent quarterback play, Freiermuth proved to be a reliable receiver and red-zone weapon for Penn State. He put together a quality freshman year by catching 26 passes for 368 yards and eight touchdowns. His sophomore season was his best, and saw him total 43 receptions for 507 yard and seven scores. In 2020, Freiermuth was limited to four games before going down with a season-ending injury. He had 23 catches for 310 yards and a touchdown for his year. ;As a receiver, Freiermuth has the potential to be a contributor to a NFL passing attack, but he lacks elite speed to separate or twitchy athleticism. He can contribute by finding soft spots in zone coverage and making catches over defenders, but he will struggle to create separation from man coverage against pro safeties and linebackers. ;Freiermuth possesses mismatch size and is very adept at going up to make contested catches over defenders. He high points the ball well, and has strong hands to control the ball while getting hit. Freiermuth shows a nose for the end zone and should be an asset in the red zone, where he was very good at producing touchdowns in college.","similar_player":"Zach Ertz","simular_player_bio":"Freiermuth’s style of play reminds me of Ertz coming out of Stanford. Both were receiving weapons with the ability to contribute as blockers. They are almost identical in size, and Ertz (6-5, 250) turned into a good three-down starter. Ertz was a second-round pick in 2013, and Freiermuth could go in the same round in the 2021 NFL Draft.","summary":"Despite inconsistent quarterback play, Freiermuth proved to be a reliable receiver and red-zone weapon for Penn State. He put together a quality freshman year by catching 26 passes for 368 yards and eight touchdowns. His sophomore season was his best, and saw him total 43 receptions for 507 yard and seven scores. In 2020, Freiermuth was limited to four games before going down with a season-ending injury. He had 23 catches for 310 yards and a touchdown for his year.      As a receiver, Freiermuth has the potential to be a contributor to a NFL passing attack, but he lacks elite speed to separate or twitchy athleticism. He can contribute by finding soft spots in zone coverage and making catches over defenders, but he will struggle to create separation from man coverage against pro safeties and linebackers.      Freiermuth possesses mismatch size and is very adept at going up to make contested catches over defenders. He high points the ball well, and has strong hands to control the ball while getting hit. Freiermuth shows a nose for the end zone and should be an asset in the red zone, where he was very good at producing touchdowns in college."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tutu Atwell","year":2021,"height":68,"weight":155,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Louisville","pros":"Extremely fast ; Serious second-gear acceleration ; Glides through the defense with easy speed ; So fast he takes any angles from defenses ; Threat to score and rip off long gains on any touch ; Consistently creates separation ; First-step quickness ; Burst out of his breaks ; Dangerous run-after-the-catch skills ; Stretches a defense vertically ; Deep-threat receiver ; Sudden ; Ready to contribute quickly","cons":"Very undersized ; Short ; Light ; Very thin-framed ; Lacks strength ; Able to hold up in the NFL? ; Could be limited to being a slot receiver ;Summary:  Over the past few seasons, Atwell was one of the most explosive receiving weapons in college football. Atwell flashed his big-play ability as a freshman when he averaged 17 yards per reception with 24 catches for 406 yards and two scores. As a sophomore, he was even better, averaging 18.2 yards per catch while snatching 70 passes for 1,276 yards with 12 touchdowns. Atwell continued playing well in 2020, recording 46 receptions for 625 yards and seven touchdowns before opting out of the remainder of the season following nine games.","similar_player":"John Brown","simular_player_bio":"Atwell is similar to Brown. Brown (5-11, 178) is an undersized deep-threat receiver with serious speed. Atwell is even smaller than Brown, but Atwell is probably a little faster. Brown was a third-round pick in 2014, and Atwell could go on Day 2 of the 2021 NFL Draft. I could see Atwell being a solid pro wide receiver similar to Brown.","summary":"Over the past few seasons, Atwell was one of the most explosive receiving weapons in college football. Atwell flashed his big-play ability as a freshman when he averaged 17 yards per reception with 24 catches for 406 yards and two scores. As a sophomore, he was even better, averaging 18.2 yards per catch while snatching 70 passes for 1,276 yards with 12 touchdowns. Atwell continued playing well in 2020, recording 46 receptions for 625 yards and seven touchdowns before opting out of the remainder of the season following nine games.     There is no doubt Atwell has some serious speed for the NFL. He is a true home run hitter who is a threat to score on any touch of the ball. Atwell is extremely fast, giving him the ability to run past defenders and explode down the field for a long gain. With his great burst, serious acceleration, and shiftiness, Atwell can generate quick separation, and he bolts downfield in a blur. Atwell also has the quality vision and feel to track the ball well, and he shows an advance ability to make over-the-shoulder receptions. Atwell runs quality routes and has sudden athleticism as well."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Nick Bolton","year":2021,"height":72,"weight":232,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Missouri","pros":"Instinctive ; Tough ; Good tackler ; Physical ; Hard hitter ; Will attack downhill ; Read-and-react skills ; Fits a 4-3 or 3-4 defense ; Stays around the ball ; Capable pass-coverage linebacker ; Contributes in zone coverage ; Could help in man on tight ends ; Good character ; Good work ethic","cons":"Limited speed ; Lacks range ; Not a sideline-to-sideline linebacker ; Doesn’t have speed to the flat ; Not a great athlete ; Not that big ; Limitations in pass coverage ;Summary:  Over the past two seasons, Bolton wasn one of the most consistent and steady linebackers in the SEC. He broke out in 2019 with 100 tackles, one sack, two interceptions and eight passes defended. As a junior, Bolton was even more productive considering he had less games in the shortened season. Over his 10 games of 2020, Bolton recorded 95 tackles with two sacks and five passes defended.","similar_player":"Josey Jewell.","simular_player_bio":"Jewell was a tough run defender for Iowa who had some limitations in terms of speed and athleticism. Jewell has turned into a solid starter, and Bolton could be similar, although he is a little smaller than Jewell.","summary":"Over the past two seasons, Bolton wasn one of the most consistent and steady linebackers in the SEC. He broke out in 2019 with 100 tackles, one sack, two interceptions and eight passes defended. As a junior, Bolton was even more productive considering he had less games in the shortened season. Over his 10 games of 2020, Bolton recorded 95 tackles with two sacks and five passes defended.     Bolton really stands out as a run defender in the tackle box. He is an instinctive with quick diagnosis skills and a sharpened ability to read-and-react. Bolton has an aggressive demeanor and will attack downhill to work his way through trash to make tackles. Bolton stays around the ball, is a hard hitter, a physical presence, and a reliable linebacker to limit the other team’s rushing offense."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Terrace Marshall Jr.","year":2021,"height":76,"weight":200,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"LSU","pros":"Good size ; Mismatch height; Fast in a straight line ; Smooth receiver ; Vertical receiver to stretch defenses downfield ; Deep speed to challenge defenses ; Can generate vertical separation ; High points the ball well ; Red-zone weapon ; Has a nose for the end zone ; Tracks the ball well ; Solid build ; Tough runner after the catch; breaks tackles ; Experienced; ready to contribute quickly ; Excelled against elite competition ; Upside","cons":"Not super twitchy ; Not sudden out of breaks ; Needs to develop his route tree ; More build up speed than explosion ; Not good hands, but not bad ;Summary:  The 2019 LSU Tigers enjoyed a dream season that put together a legendary offense led by Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson and Clyde Edwards-Helaire. An unsung hero of their point-machine offense was Marshall, who, despite being the third receiver, did some major damage in limited opportunities – the majority of passes went to Chase and Jefferson. In 2019, Marshall caught 46 passes for 671 yards and 13 touchdowns en route to the National Championship. ;With that group off to the NFL, Marshall took over as the Tigers’ No. 1 receiver in 2020, but he had to play with multiple quarterbacks and the offense took a big step back due to also losing offensive line talent to the NFL. The junior totaled 48 receptions for 731 yards and 10 touchdowns across seven games before ending his season early. In a normal season with just an average quarterback, Marshall could have produced a massive year because he was playing at a very high level.","similar_player":"Tyrell Williams","simular_player_bio":"Marshall and Williams (6-4, 205) are almost identical in size and have the speed to challenge defenses downfield. Williams went undrafted after falling under the radar at Western Oregon, but he had some good seasons with the Chargers. In the NFL, I could see Marshall being similar to Williams and having the upside to be a better version.","summary":"The 2019 LSU Tigers enjoyed a dream season that put together a legendary offense led by Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson and Clyde Edwards-Helaire. An unsung hero of their point-machine offense was Marshall, who, despite being the third receiver, did some major damage in limited opportunities – the majority of passes went to Chase and Jefferson. In 2019, Marshall caught 46 passes for 671 yards and 13 touchdowns en route to the National Championship.      With that group off to the NFL, Marshall took over as the Tigers’ No. 1 receiver in 2020, but he had to play with multiple quarterbacks and the offense took a big step back due to also losing offensive line talent to the NFL. The junior totaled 48 receptions for 731 yards and 10 touchdowns across seven games before ending his season early. In a normal season with just an average quarterback, Marshall could have produced a massive year because he was playing at a very high level.     There is a lot to like for Marshall as a potential starter in the NFL. He has good height and is fast. While Marshall is more of a build-up speed receiver, he stretches defense vertically and can really challenge defenses downfield. In the deep portion, Marshall’s speed catches defensive backs by surprise, and he can create separation for big play.      Marshall’s smooth speed and size make him difficult to cover, and he is a real threat to score or produce a big gain on any reception. After the catch, Marshall is a tough runner who will use his size to break tackles, and he has a nose for the end zone. As a pro, he should be a quality red-zone weapon. Marshall could be an outside receiver or work out of the slot as a Z."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Pete Werner","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Carlos Basham Jr.","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":281,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Wake Forest","pros":"Well-rounded defender ; Thick build ; Surprising speed ; Fires off the ball ; Good get-off ; Gets upfield ; Active hands ; Functional strength ; Able to shed blocks ; Good rip move ; Good spin move ; Dangerous inside rush ; Can rush from defensive tackle in sub package ; Speed mismatch with guards ; Strength mismatch with finesse tackles ; Instinctive ; Good vision ; Ability to use hands and feet at same time ; Has a burst to close on the quarterback ; Impressive pursuit skills for big defensive end ; Strong run defender ; Can hold his ground versus downhill runs ; Great fit as a base end in a 4-3 ; Experienced","cons":"Has some stiffness ; Needs to improve sinking his hips ; Lacks elite speed ; Lacks elite athleticism ; Could top out as a solid, but not great, pass rusher ;Summary:  It took some time for Carlos “Boogie” Basham to break out for Wake Forest. He redshirted in 2016 and was a backup in 2017. As a sophomore, Basham worked his way onto the field and showed some solid run defense skills, notching 64 tackles to go with 4.5 sacks. He then had a big junior year, showing serious improvement as a pass rusher. He totaled 11 sacks three forced fumbles, three passes batted and 57 tackles for 2019. After the season, he could have entered the 2020 NFL Draft, but he decided to return for his senior year.","similar_player":"Cam Jordan.","simular_player_bio":"In terms of style of play, Basham reminds me of Jordan. Jordan (6-4, 287) and Basham are almost identical in size while being tough at the point of attack and possessing more speed than one would expect from a thick, heavy base end. Jordan was a late first-round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft and a steal for the Saints. Basham could go in the same range in the 2021 NFL Draft and end up being a very good value for his pro team.","summary":"It took some time for Carlos “Boogie” Basham to break out for Wake Forest. He redshirted in 2016 and was a backup in 2017. As a sophomore, Basham worked his way onto the field and showed some solid run defense skills, notching 64 tackles to go with 4.5 sacks. He then had a big junior year, showing serious improvement as a pass rusher. He totaled 11 sacks three forced fumbles, three passes batted and 57 tackles for 2019. After the season, he could have entered the 2020 NFL Draft, but he decided to return for his senior year.     Basham was held out of a number of games in 2020 because he was banged up. When Basham was on the field, he played well totaling 28 tackles, five sacks, one pass batted and a forced fumble. He then helped himself by impressing at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama.     Defensive end is one of the premium positions in the NFL, with many coaches feeling it is the most important position on the defense. NFL teams are always in need of edge-rushing talent, so there should be plenty of teams hoping to land Basham in the 2021 NFL Draft given his breakout junior year. Basham already has an NFL build and the size, strength, quickness and athleticism to become a solid three-down starter."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Josh Myers","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Creed Humphrey","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":312,"position":"Center","college":"Oklahoma","pros":"Tough blocker ; Strong at the point of attack ; Functional strength ; Good technique ; Intelligent ; Quality height, length, weight ; Fundamentally sound ; Good hand placement ; Quality length for an interior blocker ; Good anchor against bull rushes ; Keeps his weight behind his toes ; Recoverability ; Quick to adjust to games up front ; Durable ; Safe pick ; Lots of experience ; Versatile could also play some guard ; Should be able to compete quickly","cons":"Has some skill-set limitations ; Not a great athlete ; Lacks speed and quickness ;Summary:  Humphrey spent the last three seasons as a reliable and dependable starter for the Sooners. He broke into the starting line up in 2018 as a redshirt freshman and became a steady producer at the point of attack. That trend continued in 2019 and 2020, with Humphrey putting together good seasons for Oklahoma.","similar_player":"Ben Jones","simular_player_bio":"Some team sources said Humphrey looked like a bigger version of Jones. Jones has had a solid career for the Texans and the Titans since being a mid-round pick. Humphrey could follow a similar path in the NFL.","summary":"Humphrey spent the last three seasons as a reliable and dependable starter for the Sooners. He broke into the starting line up in 2018 as a redshirt freshman and became a steady producer at the point of attack. That trend continued in 2019 and 2020, with Humphrey putting together good seasons for Oklahoma.     Humphrey looks like a NFL future starter who could earn a starting job quickly as a pro. He is very tough at the point of attack and intelligent. Humphrey does a nice job of reading defenses and adjusting to games and blitzes up front. He shows advanced technique in terms of hand placement and strong fundamentals to bend at the knee and avoid letting his weight get over his toes. For an interior offensive lineman, Humphrey has quality size and good length."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kyle Trask","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":240,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Florida","pros":"Exceptional pocket presence ; Deadly pocket-passing ability ; Accurate passer ; Good ball placement ; Can beat good coverage with pass placement ; Throws a very catchable ball ; Quality arm ; Good field vision ; Works off his first read ; Sees the field well ; Intelligent ; Pocket composure ; Good decision maker ; Good timing ; Flashes anticipation ; Able to loft in touch passes ; Leads receivers for more yardage after the catch ; Good internal clock ; Hangs tough in the pocket ; Toughness ; Willing to take hits while delivering throws ; Mastered his offense ; Intangibles ; Hard worker ; Good character ; Good fit for a west coast offense ; Success against good competition","cons":"Statue in the pocket ; Not a running threat ; Needs to improve pocket manipulation ; Struggles to avoid the rush ; Can’t bail out his offensive line ; Enough arm, but not an overwhelming cannon ; Might be more of a game manager in the NFL ;Summary:  Some prospects take more time before they emerge for the NFL, and that was the case with Trask at Florida. Trask was recruited to the Gators by former head coach Jim McElwain to be a pocket passer in McElwain’s pro-style offense. In 2017, Trask was set to compete with Feleipe Franks for the starting quarterback job, but a hit in practice from Jabari Zuniga knocked Trask out for the season. McElwain was fired during that season and replaced by former Gators offensive coordinator and Mississippi State head coach Dan Mullen. ;Trask was Franks’ backup in 2018 and that looked poised to continue in 2019 until Franks went out for the season with an injury. The Gators’ offense improved once Trask became the starter, and he showed progress week-by-week during the 2019 season. Trask completed 67 percent of his passes that season for 2,941 yards, 25 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He had four rushing touchdowns as well. Florida did not have a good offensive line or consistent running game, and Trask made some clutch throws. He had Florida winning on the road in LSU during the second half going toe-to-toe with Joe Burrow before the National Champions eventually pulled away. Trask closed out the year with a strong handful of games, leading Florida to an 11-2 record in Mullen’s second season.","similar_player":"Brad Johnson.","simular_player_bio":"One team source said Trask reminded them of Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl winning quarterback Brad Johnson, and that makes sense. Both have thick builds with quality arms, accuracy, pocket presence, and toughness. Both also lack mobility and athleticism to escape defenders. Johnson had a good NFL career, and Trask could as well if he lands in a good situation.","summary":"Some prospects take more time before they emerge for the NFL, and that was the case with Trask at Florida. Trask was recruited to the Gators by former head coach Jim McElwain to be a pocket passer in McElwain’s pro-style offense. In 2017, Trask was set to compete with Feleipe Franks for the starting quarterback job, but a hit in practice from Jabari Zuniga knocked Trask out for the season. McElwain was fired during that season and replaced by former Gators offensive coordinator and Mississippi State head coach Dan Mullen.      Trask was Franks’ backup in 2018 and that looked poised to continue in 2019 until Franks went out for the season with an injury. The Gators’ offense improved once Trask became the starter, and he showed progress week-by-week during the 2019 season. Trask completed 67 percent of his passes that season for 2,941 yards, 25 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He had four rushing touchdowns as well. Florida did not have a good offensive line or consistent running game, and Trask made some clutch throws. He had Florida winning on the road in LSU during the second half going toe-to-toe with Joe Burrow before the National Champions eventually pulled away. Trask closed out the year with a strong handful of games, leading Florida to an 11-2 record in Mullen’s second season.     In 2020, Trask dominated the SEC, putting together impressive performances week after week. He tore up Kentucky, Vanderbilt, Ole Miss, South Carolina, Tennessee and Arkansas, plus also carrying Florida to a win over Georgia in which he threw for almost 500 yards. He also was very good against Alabama in the SEC Championship, throwing for over 400 yards and three touchdowns – plus rushing for another two. Trask’s lone bad game of 2020 was against Oklahoma in the Cotton Bowl, but he was playing without his top-three receivers and star tight end. On the year, Trask completed 69 percent of his passes for 4,283 yards, 43 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He had three rushing touchdowns as well."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Andre Cisco","year":2021,"height":72,"weight":209,"position":"Safety","college":"Syracuse","pros":"Tremendous ball skills ; Dangerous threat to pick off passes in the middle of the field ; Soft hands ; Instincts ; Ball awareness ; Cognizant to attempt forcing fumbles ; Good in zone coverage ; Reads routes and quarterbacks to stay around the ball ; Anticipation ; Willing to tackle ; Plays downhill ; Good height, length ; Upside","cons":"Coming off a torn ACL ; Issues with eye discipline ; Inconsistent technique ; Speed limitations ; Not fast ; Not good in man coverage ; Misses tackles ; Lacks twitch ; Lacks speed, range, vision to be trusted in deep coverage ;Summary:  Over the 2018 and 2019, Cisco was one of college football’s best defensive playmakers. In 2019, Cisco had 65 tackles, five interceptions and five passes broken up. He put together a huge 2018 season with seven interceptions, 18 passes broken up, one forced fumble and 60 tackles as a freshman.","similar_player":"Eddie Jackson","simular_player_bio":"Some team sources compared Cisco to Jackson, which makes sense. Jackson was a ballhawk and playmaker at Alabama who slid in the draft because of skill-set limitations and injuries with the Crimson Tide. However, Jackson has been an excellent safety for Chicago. Cisco could slide for the same reasons. and it would not be a surprise if he ends up being a steal for the team that drafts him.","summary":"Over the 2018 and 2019, Cisco was one of college football’s best defensive playmakers. In 2019, Cisco had 65 tackles, five interceptions and five passes broken up. He put together a huge 2018 season with seven interceptions, 18 passes broken up, one forced fumble and 60 tackles as a freshman.     In the 2020 season opener against North Carolina, Cisco picked up where he left off, notching his 13th career interception. Disaster struck for him a few weeks later when he suffered a torn ACL in a pre-game collision before Game 3. Over his two games of 2020, Cisco recorded 11 tackles and that interception.     Numbers don’t always tell the whole story about a college player or they can mislead about the type of prospect a player is for the NFL. One could argue that is the case with Cisco because safeties who rack up a lot of interceptions and check in around 6-foot, 200 pounds are expected to be deep, rangy, free safeties with excellent ball skills. The ball skills part is definitely true with Cisco, who superb at making plays on the ball. He was never a true single free safety for Syracuse, however, as the team moved him around the field and largley played him a lot more strong safety. Cisco looks like a potential NFL starter with the upside to be a playmaker for his pro defense.      In pass coverage, Cisco is a true ballhawk, which is the first thing that stands out from his tape. He is superb at snatching passes away with his soft hands, and he is able to make diving catches to produce big plays for his defense. Thanks to his excellent instincts, Cisco is a dangerous threat to create interceptions, and throwing in his direction is very risky for a quarterback.      Aside from his interceptions, Cisco is always going for the strip on tackles and when breaking up passes. His ball awareness is terrific, and he is very cognizant to punch the ball while making tackles.      Cisco is at his best in zone coverage in the middle of the field when he can keep plays in front of him. He has very good instincts and is fast to read offenses to get in position to make plays on the ball. Cisco closes quickly and is tremendous at jumping routes to break up passes. For the NFL, he will need lot of development in man coverage to handle tight ends and slot receivers.     While Cisco is not the biggest of safeties, he is a willing tackler. He flies downhill and doesn’t show fear to dish out a hard hit or crash into the tackle box. Cisco flashes the ability to get low to take the legs out of the ball-carrier. Cisco, however, did have issues with missed tackles at times. Adding some strength to tackle NFL ball-carriers would help him, but considering he was a true junior in 2020, he has time to add weight for the next level, and he already looked bigger in 2020 compared to his previous seasons.      Cisco has a lot of flaws that need correcting for the NFL. His vision and eye discipline are a real problems, as Cisco can allow receivers to run by him because he can’t resolve the play. Cisco also has speed limitations along with a lack of twitch, leaving him a poor fit for deep rangy free safety. Another problem is his lack of man-coverage ability.     Cisco could be a second-day pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, but he could slide if a lot of teams flunk him medically due to his torn ACL."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kellen Mond","year":2021,"height":74,"weight":205,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Texas A&M","pros":"Quality skill set ; Strong arm ; Can push the ball vertically ; Can fire fastballs into tight windows; Quick release ; Can buy time with his feet ; Capable of picking up yards on the ground ; Can throw some perfect passes ; Good amount of playing experience; 3-year starter ; Avoided turnovers ; Good ball security ; Quality intangibles; Upside","cons":"Inconsistent; Streaky passer; Narrow frame; Mechanical passer ; Inconsistent accuracy ; Needs to improve his feet ; Throws a flat ball ; Predetermined passes ; Needs to improve putting air underneath the ball ;Summary:  Mond was a top recruit coming out of high school and decided to go to Texas A&M. In 2018, the Aggies hired Jimbo Fisher away from Florida State and Fisher got to work developing Mond. Fisher groomed three future first-round quarterbacks with the Seminoles, Jameis Winston, E.J. Manuel, and Christian Ponder, so he has a track record of producing prospects for the next level. Mond took over as the starter in 2018, completing 57 percent of his passes for 3,107 yards with 24 touchdowns versus nine interceptions. Mond improved during his second year under Fisher, completing 62 percent of his passes in 2019 for 2,897 yards with 20 touchdowns and nine interceptions while running for 500 yards and eight touchdowns. Mond considered entering the 2020 NFL Draft, but he wisely decided to return to school,as NFL sources felt he needed more development in college before going pro. ;Mond completed 63 percent of his passes in 2020 for 2,282 yards, 19 touchdowns and three interceptions. The senior added four rushing touchdowns and some solid yardage on the ground. He played well in leading the Aggies to comeback upset over Florida and was respectable against Alabama, but he turned in ugly performances against LSU and Vanderbilt. ;From the perspective of physical skills, Mond has the tools to be a starting quarterback in the NFL. He is tall enough and has a strong arm capable of making all the throws required. To go along with arm talent, Mond is a good athlete who has running ability to avoid pressure and can create some positive plays for his offense using his feet. He is a threat in short-yardage situations and is a dual-threat quarterback who can hurt defenses on read-option plays. However, Mond seems to run only when all other options are exhausted, and he is not a dynamic or aggressive runner like a Lamar Jackson or a Deshaun Watson. Mond does a nice job of moving in the pocket to buy time and scramble his way into a positive play when blocking breaks down. Mond is a streaky and inconsistent player though and needs to continue to improve significantly in order to become a starter at the next level.","similar_player":"Josh Dobbs","simular_player_bio":"Some team source see Mond as a poor man’s Colin Kaepernick, and others think he is a better version of Josh Dobbs. Dobbs (6-3, 216) and Mond are similar in size and possess some athleticism to go with arm strength. Dobbs was a fourth-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, and Mond could go in that range in the 2021 NFL Draft. Dobbs’ limitations as a passer lead to him being a NFL backup, and Mond could follow a similar career track.","summary":"Mond was a top recruit coming out of high school and decided to go to Texas A&M. In 2018, the Aggies hired Jimbo Fisher away from Florida State and Fisher got to work developing Mond. Fisher groomed three future first-round quarterbacks with the Seminoles, Jameis Winston, E.J. Manuel, and Christian Ponder, so he has a track record of producing prospects for the next level. Mond took over as the starter in 2018, completing 57 percent of his passes for 3,107 yards with 24 touchdowns versus nine interceptions. Mond improved during his second year under Fisher, completing 62 percent of his passes in 2019 for 2,897 yards with 20 touchdowns and nine interceptions while running for 500 yards and eight touchdowns. Mond considered entering the 2020 NFL Draft, but he wisely decided to return to school,as NFL sources felt he needed more development in college before going pro.      Mond completed 63 percent of his passes in 2020 for 2,282 yards, 19 touchdowns and three interceptions. The senior added four rushing touchdowns and some solid yardage on the ground. He played well in leading the Aggies to comeback upset over Florida and was respectable against Alabama, but he turned in ugly performances against LSU and Vanderbilt.      From the perspective of physical skills, Mond has the tools to be a starting quarterback in the NFL. He is tall enough and has a strong arm capable of making all the throws required. To go along with arm talent, Mond is a good athlete who has running ability to avoid pressure and can create some positive plays for his offense using his feet. He is a threat in short-yardage situations and is a dual-threat quarterback who can hurt defenses on read-option plays. However, Mond seems to run only when all other options are exhausted, and he is not a dynamic or aggressive runner like a Lamar Jackson or a Deshaun Watson. Mond does a nice job of moving in the pocket to buy time and scramble his way into a positive play when blocking breaks down. Mond is a streaky and inconsistent player though and needs to continue to improve significantly in order to become a starter at the next level."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Davis Mills","year":2021,"height":76,"weight":217,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Stanford","pros":"Quality mechanics ; Smooth delivery ; Good size ; Quality arm ; Stands tall in pocket ; Can work off first read, but developing ; Lofts ball well ; Throws a catchable ball ; Able to loft in touch passes ; Stands tall in the pocket ; Good timing ; Shows anticipation ; Quality decision-maker ; Pocket composure ; Good fit in a West Coast offense","cons":"Quality arm strength, but not elite ; Not a running threat, lacks mobility ; Ball placement needs improvement ; Spotty field vision ; Needs to speed up the process ; Limited experience ;Summary:  Mills was a star recruit coming out Georgia and ended up at Stanford. After a redshirt 2018 season, Mills took over in 2019 once K.J. Costello was injured. That season, Mills completed 66 percent of his passes for 1,960 yards, 11 touchdowns and five interceptions. He was then the full-time starter in 2020, but he was also limited by the shortened Pac-12 season. He completed 66 percent of his passes on the year for 1,508 yards, seven touchdowns and three interceptions.","similar_player":"Andy Dalton.","simular_player_bio":"In terms of skill set and playing style, Mills reminds me of Dalton. If Mills turns into a solid backup or starter, he could be a Dalton-style quarterback.","summary":"Mills was a star recruit coming out Georgia and ended up at Stanford. After a redshirt 2018 season, Mills took over in 2019 once K.J. Costello was injured. That season, Mills completed 66 percent of his passes for 1,960 yards, 11 touchdowns and five interceptions. He was then the full-time starter in 2020, but he was also limited by the shortened Pac-12 season. He completed 66 percent of his passes on the year for 1,508 yards, seven touchdowns and three interceptions.     Mills has traits that project to him having the ability to develop into a NFL starter. He has good size and a quality arm that help him perform in the pocket, where he will stand tall and deliver the ball with solid mechanics. Mills has nice footwork while showing a smooth delivery and release. That combination leads to Mills throwing a very catchable ball and having the ability to loft in touch passes down field. With nice timing and anticipation, Mills can beat good coverage by dropping in passes to his receivers. He showed reliable decision-making and ball security at Stanford."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jalen Mayfield","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":319,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Michigan","pros":"Reliable pass protector ; Has quick enough feet ; Can bend at the knee ; Agile to wall off speed rushers ; Can kick slide to block speed rushers ; Good length ; Anchors against bull rushes ; Shows recoverability against bull rushes ; Quality run blocker ; Contributes in the ground game ; Can manipulate and tie up defenders as a run blocker ; Sustains blocks ; Strong hands ; Physical ; Fighter; physical demeanor ; Quality technique ; Quick out of his stance ; Quality feet ; Sustains blocks ; Awareness","cons":"Not an elite athlete ; Lacks elite speed ; Can lunge after defenders ; Gets in trouble when his weight gets over his toes ; Will give up ground to the bull rush ; Not overpowering as a run blocker ; Less than ideal speed for a left tackle ; Less than ideal feet for a left tackle ; Less than ideal athleticism for a left tackle ; Might be limited to right tackle or guard in the NFL ; Could have problems with elite NFL rushers ;Summary:  Jalen Mayfield was perhaps the only offensive lineman who could slow down Chase Young in 2019 during his dominant campaign of 16.5 sacks. In plenty of one-on-one matchups, Mayfield got the better of Young, and there were other plays where Young had Mayfield on the ropes but the young Wolverine was able to recover in time to keep Young from making his typical game-changing plays. It was a breakout performance for the Wolverines right tackle to conclude the regular season.","similar_player":"Taylor Moton.","simular_player_bio":"For the NFL, Mayfield reminds me of Moton. Both are athletic right tackles who have enough quickness and athleticism to match up against speed rushers yet possess the strength to anchor. They both are solid run blockers as well. Mayfield was a second-round pick in 2017 out of Western Michigan, and Mayfield could be a second-round or late first-rounder in the 2021 NFL Draft.","summary":"Jalen Mayfield was perhaps the only offensive lineman who could slow down Chase Young in 2019 during his dominant campaign of 16.5 sacks. In plenty of one-on-one matchups, Mayfield got the better of Young, and there were other plays where Young had Mayfield on the ropes but the young Wolverine was able to recover in time to keep Young from making his typical game-changing plays. It was a breakout performance for the Wolverines right tackle to conclude the regular season.     After being a backup as a true freshman, Mayfield showed improvement throughout his sophomore year, as he played better against Young and Ohio State than he did in earlier games, like against Penn State for example. It was an impressive debut for Mayfield, and Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh was bullish about Mayfield being even better in 2020. As a junior, Mayfield played well, but also missed time with injuries, and given the shortened season, he did not have much of an opportunity to build on his 2019 season. After the season, Mayfield showed a lack of judgement, or ignorance, or willingness to do due diligence when he signed with the agency that protected sexual predator Harvey Weinstein."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Joseph Ossai","year":2021,"height":76,"weight":253,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Texas","pros":"Strong ; Physical defender ; Puts quarterbacks down hard ; Plays hard; motor never quits ; Has some straight-line speed ; Dangerous edge rusher ; Strength as a run defender ; Good pursuit run defender ; Give a second effort ; Good character ; Good fit as a 3-4 outside linebacker","cons":"Stiff ; Not a good athlete ; No moves or wiggle as a defensive end ; Not a fit for a 4-3 defense ; Lacks the size to be a 4-3 defensive end ; Lacks the athleticism to be a 4-3 outside linebacker ;Summary:  Over the past two seasons, Ossai was one of the Big XII’s more consistent and steadier edge defenders. He worked his way onto the field as a sophomore and totaled 90 tackles, five sacks, two interceptions and one pass defended. His tackle total dipped in 2020, mostly due to the reduced season, but the junior was a more consistent pass rusher even though his sack total did not grow. Ossai totaled 54 stops, five sacks, three forced fumbles and two passes batted in 2020. With two straight quality years of play, he opted to declare for the 2021 NFL Draft. ;Ossai is a strong edge rusher who has a good motor and fights hard. He has the strength to shed and uses that power to put quarterbacks into the turf with some violence. Off the snap, Ossai has some speed and explosion in a straight line to get upfield. He is very stiff, however, and struggles to redirect. That stiffness makes it difficult for Ossai to dodge blockers and utilize some typical pass-rushing moves. Ossai does not have the size, moves, or wiggle to be a 4-3 defensive end, so he looks limited to being a 3-4 outside linebacker in the NFL.","similar_player":"Jarvis Jones.","simular_player_bio":"Ossai compares well with Jarvis Jones in that both are edge defenders who have some straight-line speed to go along with strength, but struggle with stiffness and are not fits for a 4-3 defense. Jones (6-3, 248) and Ossai are almost identical in size as well. While Jones was a bust, I think Ossai’s motor and effort will make him a more effective pro, so he could be a better version of Jones and turn into a more solid contributor and a role player in the NFL.","summary":"Over the past two seasons, Ossai was one of the Big XII’s more consistent and steadier edge defenders. He worked his way onto the field as a sophomore and totaled 90 tackles, five sacks, two interceptions and one pass defended. His tackle total dipped in 2020, mostly due to the reduced season, but the junior was a more consistent pass rusher even though his sack total did not grow. Ossai totaled 54 stops, five sacks, three forced fumbles and two passes batted in 2020. With two straight quality years of play, he opted to declare for the 2021 NFL Draft.      Ossai is a strong edge rusher who has a good motor and fights hard. He has the strength to shed and uses that power to put quarterbacks into the turf with some violence. Off the snap, Ossai has some speed and explosion in a straight line to get upfield. He is very stiff, however, and struggles to redirect. That stiffness makes it difficult for Ossai to dodge blockers and utilize some typical pass-rushing moves. Ossai does not have the size, moves, or wiggle to be a 4-3 defensive end, so he looks limited to being a 3-4 outside linebacker in the NFL."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Brady Christensen","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Aaron Robinson","year":2021,"height":73,"weight":193,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Central Florida","pros":"Smooth cover corner ; Fast, especially for a big corner; Fluid athlete ; Loose hips; can flip and run ; Agile ; Skilled to run the route and prevent separation ; Smooth in and out of breaks ; Tough, physical defender; Packs a punch as a tackler ; Instinctive ; Long frame ; Defends 50-50 passes well ; Tracks the ball well in air ; Skilled to slap passes away ; Can play off-man or press-man ; Good run defender ; Upside","cons":"Vision issues ; Has problems in zone coverage ; Makes bad reads when asked to analyze too much ; Prone to paralysis by analysis ;Summary:  Originally, Robinson was going to one of the schools known as “DB U,” committing to Florida. After a coaching change with the Gators, Robinson signed on with Alabama, but he ultimately transferred to Central Florida to get out of the crowded Crimson Tide depth chart. Robinson made the most of his opportunity of returning to his home state. ;Robinson took over as the No. 1 corner for the Knights after Mike Hughes left for the NFL, and their defense didn’t miss him. Robinson had a fabulous 2019, totaling 54 tackles with three interceptions, 10 passes defended and one forced fumble. As a senior, Robinson closed out his collegiate career with 41 tackles and six passes defended. ;For the NFL, Robinson is a smooth cover corner. He has good size, length, speed and athleticism. Many big cornerbacks can’t run as fast as Robinson and lack his fluid athleticism. Robinson is a loose athlete with agility to flip his hips. His quick feet and smooth movement skills allow him to run the route and prevent separation. He has the ability to play off-man coverage and press-man coverage. Robinson’s long frame makes him dangerous on 50-50 passes, and he is capable of blanketing big receivers.","similar_player":"Xavien Howard","simular_player_bio":"Robinson’s style of play reminds me of Howard coming out of Baylor. Robinson is almost identical to Howard (6-1, 198) in that both of them were fast corners to go with good size. They also have ball skills, physicality, and the ability to play man-to-man. Howard was a high second-round pick in 2016, and Robinson could go in the same region this year. In the NFL, I could see Robinson being a corner similar to Howard in the NFL but perhaps not quite as good.","summary":"Originally, Robinson was going to one of the schools known as “DB U,” committing to Florida. After a coaching change with the Gators, Robinson signed on with Alabama, but he ultimately transferred to Central Florida to get out of the crowded Crimson Tide depth chart. Robinson made the most of his opportunity of returning to his home state.      Robinson took over as the No. 1 corner for the Knights after Mike Hughes left for the NFL, and their defense didn’t miss him. Robinson had a fabulous 2019, totaling 54 tackles with three interceptions, 10 passes defended and one forced fumble. As a senior, Robinson closed out his collegiate career with 41 tackles and six passes defended.      For the NFL, Robinson is a smooth cover corner. He has good size, length, speed and athleticism. Many big cornerbacks can’t run as fast as Robinson and lack his fluid athleticism. Robinson is a loose athlete with agility to flip his hips. His quick feet and smooth movement skills allow him to run the route and prevent separation. He has the ability to play off-man coverage and press-man coverage. Robinson’s long frame makes him dangerous on 50-50 passes, and he is capable of blanketing big receivers."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Alim McNeill","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Milton Williams","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Benjamin St-Juste","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Osa Odighizuwa","year":2021,"height":74,"weight":280,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"UCLA","pros":"Athletic; fast interior pass rusher ; Closes on quarterbacks in a hurry ; Speed to dart by guards; Natural pad level ; Can redirect ; Can sink his hips and play low ; Agile to contort his body ; Active hands to fight off blockers ; Good vision, awareness ; Dangerous three-technique rusher for a 4-3 ; Athletic upside to improve in the NFL","cons":"Weak run defender; Lacks size, weight and length ; Struggles with downhill runs straight at him ; Tweener body type ; Could be limited to DPR role only ;Summary:  If the name Odighizuwa sounds familiar, its because Owa Odighizuwa is the younger brother of Owa Odighizuwa, who was a third-round pick of the Giants in the 2015 NFL Draft but didn’t stick in the NFL. Osa Odighizuwa was a steady interior pass rusher over the past three years for the Bruins. In 2018, his first season of consistent playing time, he collected 29 tackles, three sacks and two passes defended. Odighizuwa then produced his highest tackle totals in 2019 with 46 stops, 3.5 sacks and a pass batted. As a senior in 2020, Odighizuwa played well, getting after the quarterback to the tune of four sacks over seven games. He had 30 tackles and a pass batted as well in 2020.","similar_player":"Denico Autry.","simular_player_bio":"Odighizuwa is like a shorter version of Autry. Autry (6-5, 285) has issues holding up as a run defender but is a dangerous interior pass rusher while being light for a NFL defensive tackle. If Odighizuwa can stick in the NFL, he could be a dangerous interior rusher similar to Autry.","summary":"If the name Odighizuwa sounds familiar, its because Owa Odighizuwa is the younger brother of Owa Odighizuwa, who was a third-round pick of the Giants in the 2015 NFL Draft but didn’t stick in the NFL. Osa Odighizuwa was a steady interior pass rusher over the past three years for the Bruins. In 2018, his first season of consistent playing time, he collected 29 tackles, three sacks and two passes defended. Odighizuwa then produced his highest tackle totals in 2019 with 46 stops, 3.5 sacks and a pass batted. As a senior in 2020, Odighizuwa played well, getting after the quarterback to the tune of four sacks over seven games. He had 30 tackles and a pass batted as well in 2020.     Odighizuwa’s interior pass-rush ability is really what he makes him stand out. He has a burst off the snap that lets him fire upfield to penetrate into the pocket, and his relentless motor helps him to finish rushes by outfighting blockers to get to the quarterback. Odighizuwa uses active hands to keep guards from getting a hold of him, and his natural pad level keeps him low and helps him generate good leverage. Thanks to his decent athleticism and agility, Odighizuwa can contort his body to dip underneath blockers and keep gaining on the quarterback. Odighizuwa’s speed and athleticism to contribute in the pass rush are his calling cards to get drafted and play in the NFL."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Paulson Adebo","year":2021,"height":73,"weight":190,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Stanford","pros":"Excellent height ; Good length ; Tremendous ball skills ; Soft hands to intercept passes ; Threat to take the ball away ; Superb job playing the ball in the air ; Adept at avoiding penalties ; Drives hard on routes ; Recoverability ; Defends jump balls well ; Good tackler at times ; Straight-line speed ; Size to match up against big receivers","cons":"Poor eye discipline ; Beaten on double moves far too often ; Gives up big plays downfield ; Sat out 2020; no signs of improvement ; Lost season of reps, experience ; Outside corner only ; Lacks twitch ; Has change-of-directions problems ; Straight line athlete ; Deep speed could be a problem ; Not a good fit for off-man coverage ;Summary:  Adebo worked his way onto the field as a sophomore in 2018 and had an excellent debut for the Cardinal. Immediately, he showed some serious ball skill production, notching 20 passes broken up and four interceptions to along with 64 tackles. As a junior, Adebo had an up-and-down season with some highlights and lowlights. He totaled 33 tackles, four interceptions and 10 passes broken up while missing three games with an undisclosed injury. Adebo then decided to sit out the 2020 season. ;There is a lot to like about Adebo for the NFL, as he could have the skill set of a starting outside corner with the ability to defend big receivers. Cornerbacks who have Adebo’s height, length, coverage ability, and ball skills are hard to find.","similar_player":"David Amerson","simular_player_bio":"Adebo reminds me of Amerson coming out of college. Amerson was a ball hawk in college who had some speed limitations and struggled with eye discipline and double moves. Amerson (6-1, 212) and Adebo are similar size with the same height. Amerson was a second-round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, and Adebo could go on Day 2 of the 2021 NFL Draft.","summary":"Adebo worked his way onto the field as a sophomore in 2018 and had an excellent debut for the Cardinal. Immediately, he showed some serious ball skill production, notching 20 passes broken up and four interceptions to along with 64 tackles. As a junior, Adebo had an up-and-down season with some highlights and lowlights. He totaled 33 tackles, four interceptions and 10 passes broken up while missing three games with an undisclosed injury. Adebo then decided to sit out the 2020 season.      There is a lot to like about Adebo for the NFL, as he could have the skill set of a starting outside corner with the ability to defend big receivers. Cornerbacks who have Adebo’s height, length, coverage ability, and ball skills are hard to find.     The first attribute that stands out about Adebo is his tremendous ball skills. He does a superb job of playing the ball in air, using his long arms and hands to knock passes away or snatch them for interceptions. Adebo is phenomenal at avoiding contact and not hitting receivers as he goes for the ball rather than relying on getting physical to break up passes. That leads to Adebo avoiding pass interference penalties while making big plays for his defense. Adebo’s good hands and ball skills make him a dangerous interception threat.     Adebo is an aggressive corner who drives hard on routes. While he isn’t a burner, Adebo has a burst to eat up ground and close on receivers. Adebo’s height and length make him an excellent matchup option on big receivers. Jump balls are no problem for him, and wideouts are hard pressed to make a catch over Adebo. He is a valuable red-zone corner and will be an asset to take on the big weapons who are often No. 1 wide receivers in the NFL. For the most part, Adebo is a willing tackler in the ground game, although there were some plays as a junior on which he seemed to be avoid some contact. He did have an injury, so that could have been a factor.      Physically, Adebo has some tightness and is not super twitchy or explosive. That is common for big cornerbacks, so that could limit Adebo’s scheme fit in the NFL. He does project well to being a press-man corner. He can play zone well and doesn’t look horrible in off-man coverage.      Adebo has some areas to improve for the NFL, and the big issue he should seek to fix is playing with more discipline. His natural inclination is to be aggressive and jump the route to make a play on the ball, but that aggressiveness can work against him on double moves – see the Central Florida game in 2019. That eye discipline and not biting on double moves are big things Adebo has to improve as a pro. A cornerback who gives up long touchdowns is very concerning for NFL coaches, so Adebo will have to fix this issue in practice to become a starter. Thanks to skipping the 2020 season, there is no evidence that Adebo improved on that scary weakness for NFL teams, so that really hurts how high he can go in the 2021 NFL Draft.      For the NFL, Adebo looks like a potential starting outside corner who does not fit as a nickel slot cornerback. He would fit best in a Seahawks-style press-man or zone system, but Adebo has the ability to play a variety of techniques. In the 2021 NFL Draft, Adebo could go as high as Day 2 or be a mid-round pick."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Josh Palmer","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chazz Surratt","year":2021,"height":73,"weight":227,"position":"Linebacker","college":"North Carolina","pros":"Sideline-to-sideline speed ; Good pursuit defender ; Closing quickness ; Dangerous blitzer ; Fires into the backfield to pressure QBs quickly ; Athletic ; Ability to redirect ; Potential to be good pass-coverage linebacker ; Could help cover running backs, tight ends, receivers ; Good sub-package linebacker ; Quick; covers a lot of ground ; Covers a lot of ground in zone coverage ; Could also contribute on special teams","cons":"Too many missed tackles ; Must improve tackling technique ; Raw ; Needs refinement ; Flashes instincts, but inconsistent ; Needs to get better at taking on and shedding blocks ;Summary:  Surratt went to North Carolina as a quarterback and started seven games during his redshirt freshman season in 2017 and had some struggles. An injury then cost him a lot of the 2018 season, and Surratt asked the Tar Heels coaches to move him to linebacker. The change paid off for Surratt, who broke out in 2019 season with 115 tackles, 6.5 sacks, three passes broken up, one interception and one forced fumble. He continued to produce well for North Carolina as a senior, recording 91 tackles, six sacks, one interception and a forced fumble.","similar_player":"Shaq Thompson.","simular_player_bio":"There are a lot of similarities with Surratt and Thompson. Both played offense in college and were athletic linebackers who were raw and in need of development. Thompson was further along than Surrat, which is why Thompson was a first-rounder, but if Surratt develops, he could turn into a solid pro linebacker like Thompson.","summary":"Surratt went to North Carolina as a quarterback and started seven games during his redshirt freshman season in 2017 and had some struggles. An injury then cost him a lot of the 2018 season, and Surratt asked the Tar Heels coaches to move him to linebacker. The change paid off for Surratt, who broke out in 2019 season with 115 tackles, 6.5 sacks, three passes broken up, one interception and one forced fumble. He continued to produce well for North Carolina as a senior, recording 91 tackles, six sacks, one interception and a forced fumble.     The NFL is a passing-driven league, and Surratt is a linebacker with the size, speed, and athleticism to become a three-down starter. He is natural in zone coverage, hustling over a lot of ground in the middle of the field. He also is a dangerous blitzer who displays a serious burst to fire into the backfield and close on quarterbacks in a blur.      Surratt has the potential to eventually be even more valuable in pass coverage given additional development. With his size, speed, and athleticism, Surratt could become a real asset in the NFL to cover tight ends running vertically down the middle of the field or running backs leaking out of the backfield. Surratt also should be a good defender to help with receivers crossing the middle of the field. Thanks to his speed, athleticism, and knowledge of the passing game, Surratt has a good foundation to work with. He has some rawness to iron out, but he has the skill set to cover, and he could grow into being a valuable pass-coverage linebacker.     Surratt has sideline-to-sideline speed for run defense, and he possesses the size and strength to tackle NFL power backs. Surratt’s speed and vision enable him to fire into the backfield and shut down perimeter runs."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Malcolm Koonce","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Divine Deablo","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Hunter Long","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":253,"position":"Tight End","college":"Boston College","pros":"Good height, length ; Functional underneath receiver ; Very good at winning contested catches ; Big frame ; Body control ; Body awareness to box out defenders ; Good reliable hands ; High points the ball well ; Size mismatch versus safeties ; Presents a big target ; Red-zone contributor ; Has the frame to be a blocker ; Starting Y tight end potential","cons":"Lacks speed; Not sudden; Struggles to separate from man coverage, especially press; Will really struggle to separate in the NFL; Not special after the catch; Needs to improve as a blocker ; Not overly physical as a blocker; Needs to add strength ; Decent, but not a great, athlete;Summary:  Boston College has produced a lot of prospects in recent years who despite lacking elite physical talent are tough football players for the NFL. Long will continue that tradition in the 2021 NFL Draft after posting two straight quality seasons of play for the Eagles. In 2019, he caught 28 passes for 509 yards with two touchdowns. He was just scratching the surface, as he then totaled 57 receptions for 685 yards and five touchdowns in 2020. ;In the passing game, Long has good size does an excellent job of winning contested catches. He uses his build to wall off defenders with skilled body control and awareness to put himself in between the ball and the coverage. Long has soft reliable hands and good concentration to secure the catch while defenders are initiating contact. Long is a good red-zone contributor who functions well on underneath routes as a result. Going down the seam and along the sideline, Long is a weapon to make catches over defenders when nothing else is open.","similar_player":"C.J. Fiedorowicz","simular_player_bio":"Long reminds me of C.J. Fiedorowicz coming out of Iowa and how he played with the Texans. Feidorowicz (6-5, 265) was a quality blocker who could contribute as a receiver and was a solid pro before concussions ended his career early. Fiedorowicz was a third-round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, and Long could go in the same range in the 2021 NFL Draft.","summary":"Boston College has produced a lot of prospects in recent years who despite lacking elite physical talent are tough football players for the NFL. Long will continue that tradition in the 2021 NFL Draft after posting two straight quality seasons of play for the Eagles. In 2019, he caught 28 passes for 509 yards with two touchdowns. He was just scratching the surface, as he then totaled 57 receptions for 685 yards and five touchdowns in 2020.      In the passing game, Long has good size does an excellent job of winning contested catches. He uses his build to wall off defenders with skilled body control and awareness to put himself in between the ball and the coverage. Long has soft reliable hands and good concentration to secure the catch while defenders are initiating contact. Long is a good red-zone contributor who functions well on underneath routes as a result. Going down the seam and along the sideline, Long is a weapon to make catches over defenders when nothing else is open."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dyami Brown","year":2021,"height":72,"weight":195,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"North Carolina","pros":"Quality height; Vertical receiver to stretch defenses downfield ; Fast in a straight line ; Second-gear speed ; Deep speed to challenge defenses ; Can generate vertical separation ; Tracks the ball well; Has a nose for the end zone ; Natural over-the-shoulder catcher ; Solid build","cons":"Not super twitchy ; Not sudden out of breaks ; Needs to develop his route tree ; More build up speed than explosion ; Has had some issues with dropped passes ;Summary:  Over the past two seasons, Brown produced a lot of huge plays for the Tar Heels as a big-play receiver for quarterback Sam Howell. In 2019. Brown notched 51 receptions for 1,034 yards and 12 touchdowns. He then made 55 catches for 1,099 yards and eight scores in 2020. In combination with a dynamic rushing attack, Brown really hurt defenses over the top.","similar_player":"Robby Anderson","simular_player_bio":"Brown reminds me of a shorter version of Anderson. Anderson is a build-up speed deep-threat receiver who ideally is a good No. 2 in the NFL. If Brown pans out in the NFL, I think he could be a receiver similar to Anderson.","summary":"Over the past two seasons, Brown produced a lot of huge plays for the Tar Heels as a big-play receiver for quarterback Sam Howell. In 2019. Brown notched 51 receptions for 1,034 yards and 12 touchdowns. He then made 55 catches for 1,099 yards and eight scores in 2020. In combination with a dynamic rushing attack, Brown really hurt defenses over the top."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tommy Tremble","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chauncey Golston","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Amari Rodgers","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Wyatt Davis","year":2021,"height":76,"weight":315,"position":"Guard","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Road-grading run blocker ; Can knock defenders backward and create movement at the line ; Very physical ; Blocks with a mean streak ; Tough ; Battles hard ; Fires off the ball ; Strong ; Sustains blocks ; Able to control defenders when he latches on them ; Torques defenders ; Strong hands ; Plays with good leverage as a run blocker; Quality anchor ; Can handle bull rushes ; Short-yardage and goal-line asset; Quality length for a guard ; Plug-and-play starting potential ; Blocks through the whistle ; Experienced","cons":"Has problems with speed rushers ; Reacts late to blitzes ; Reacts late to stunts ; Oversets in pass protection at times ; Could have problems with elite interior rushers ;Summary:  Davis earned a starting spot on Ohio State’s offensive line as a redshirt sophomore and put together a strong debut. He did a good job of opening a lot of holes for J.K. Dobbins that season and helped Justin Fields produce a prolific season for Ohio State. Davis had some issues in pass protection early in the 2020 season, but the junior improved as the year progressed. He then decided to skip his senior year and enter the 2021 NFL Draft. ;In the ground game, Davis is a tough blocker who has the ability to bull defenders and create movement at the point of attack. Davis fires off the ball and has the power to rock defenders backward and push them out of their gaps. Davis brings an attitude to the field and blocks through the whistle, looking to punish defenders. He has heavy hands and does a good job of sustaining blocks to prevent second efforts. ;For short-yardage and goal-line situations, Davis is a real asset to push defenders, turn them, and manipulate them with his strong upper body. Davis can occasionally overset and lunge, especially at the second level, which can cause him to lose his feet, but he should be able to fix that in the NFL with more coaching. In the ground game, Davis should be an asset for his pro team.","similar_player":"Davin Joseph.","simular_player_bio":"Davis reminds me of Joseph during his good years with Tampa Bay. Joseph (6-3, 313) was a little better athlete and was a more polished pass protector, thus Joseph was a first-round pick. Davis will probably go on Day 2 in the 2021 NFL Draft. Joseph was not flawless in pass protection, however, and Davis could improve with pro coaching. I could see Davis having a good career at right guard like Joseph did.","summary":"Davis earned a starting spot on Ohio State’s offensive line as a redshirt sophomore and put together a strong debut. He did a good job of opening a lot of holes for J.K. Dobbins that season and helped Justin Fields produce a prolific season for Ohio State. Davis had some issues in pass protection early in the 2020 season, but the junior improved as the year progressed. He then decided to skip his senior year and enter the 2021 NFL Draft.      In the ground game, Davis is a tough blocker who has the ability to bull defenders and create movement at the point of attack. Davis fires off the ball and has the power to rock defenders backward and push them out of their gaps. Davis brings an attitude to the field and blocks through the whistle, looking to punish defenders. He has heavy hands and does a good job of sustaining blocks to prevent second efforts.      For short-yardage and goal-line situations, Davis is a real asset to push defenders, turn them, and manipulate them with his strong upper body. Davis can occasionally overset and lunge, especially at the second level, which can cause him to lose his feet, but he should be able to fix that in the NFL with more coaching. In the ground game, Davis should be an asset for his pro team."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kendrick Green","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Trey Sermon","year":2021,"height":72,"weight":215,"position":"Running Back","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Physical runner ; Quality quickness ; Strong build ; Has stretches of running angry and aggressive ; Power to run through tackles ; Finishes runs extremely well ; Falls forward for extra yards ; Strength to churn forward through tacklers ; Contact balance ; Effective stiff arm ; Picks up yards after contact ; Second gear to hit the second level ; Speed to hit the hole ; Keeps feet going after contact ; Three-down starter potential","cons":"Can’t create for himself ; Not shifty ; Lacks anticipation ; Below-average vision ; Below average at setting up blocks ; Will need work as a blitz protector ;Summary:  Even though Sermon never produced a 1,000-yard season in college, he is clearly a gifted running back who has the ability to do a lot more. Sermon played at Oklahoma for three seasons before transferring to Ohio State, and at both programs, Sermon was part of a running back rotation with other future NFL competitors. If Sermon had gone to a school with less backfield talent and played as the feature back, he could have produced some huge stat lines across his college career.","similar_player":"DeMarco Murray.","simular_player_bio":"Sermon reminds me of Murray in that they have the potential to be really good backs in the right system. Murray (6-1, 220) and Sermon are similar in size with strength and quickness. Murray was a third-round pick out of Oklahoma, and Sermon could be a third-round pick this year.","summary":"Even though Sermon never produced a 1,000-yard season in college, he is clearly a gifted running back who has the ability to do a lot more. Sermon played at Oklahoma for three seasons before transferring to Ohio State, and at both programs, Sermon was part of a running back rotation with other future NFL competitors. If Sermon had gone to a school with less backfield talent and played as the feature back, he could have produced some huge stat lines across his college career.     Sermon contributed as a freshman, averaging 6.1 yards per carry for 744 yards and five touchdowns. He also had the most receptions of his career working with Baker Mayfield at quarterback, catching 16 passes for 139 yards and two scores. Sermon put together his most consistent season as a runner in 2018, although it was the only year in which he saw more than 150 carries, averaging 5.8 yards per attempt for 947 yards and 13 touchdowns – 164 carries. He also had 12 receptions for 181 yards. In 2019, his final season with Oklahoma, Sermon only had 54 carries for 385 yards and four touchdowns.      Sermon moved on to Ohio State for 2020. The senior averaged 7.5 yards per carry for 870 yards and four touchdowns for the Buckeyes. He also made 12 catches for 95 yards. Sermon came up critical in crunch time, including 331 yards on 29 carries, against Northwestern in the Big Ten Championship. He also rolled over Clemson in the semifinal with 193 yards and a score on 31 carries."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Nico Collins","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Anthony Schwartz","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Monty Rice","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Spencer Brown","year":2021,"height":80,"weight":314,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Northern Iowa","pros":"Athletic ; Quickness ; Quick feet ; Excellent length ; Ties up defenders and sustains blocks in both phases ; Lean, strong build ; Could add weight, but doesn’t need to ; Looks to finish off defenders ; Dependable run blocker ; Reliable pass protector ; Gets quick depth in his drop ; Hard for defenders to get around him ; Recoverability; can stop rushes after initial move upfield ; Twists and manipulates blockers ; Strong hands ; Physical for four quarters ; Great character ; Leader ; Hard worker ; Upside","cons":"Durability ; Multiple knee surgeries ; Had hernia back surgery; Raw; needs development ; Had three different offensive line coaches ; Can overset at times ; Gets in trouble when he stands up too high ; More of a right tackle ;Summary:  Players with Brown’s combination of size and athleticism are always going to attract the attention of NFL scouts even if they are coming out of a small school or have an injury history. Brown is a late blower who started out playing eight-man football in high school as a defensive end. He then was a tight end initially at Northern Iowa before redshirting to get stronger and develop at offensive tackle. Brown was a starter at right tackle in 2018 and 2019, showing off his good skill set. He could have returned to Northern Iowa, but instead opted to play in the Senior Bowl and enter the 2021 NFL Draft.","similar_player":"Jeremy Trueblood.","simular_player_bio":"Brown reminds me of a slightly more athletic version of Trueblood. Trueblood (6-8, 320) was a second-round pick in 2006 and turned into a quality right tackle in the NFL. Both Brown and Trueblood had a feisty attitude and a similar weakness in standing up too high at times. In the NFL, I could see Brown being similar or slightly better version of Trueblood.","summary":"Players with Brown’s combination of size and athleticism are always going to attract the attention of NFL scouts even if they are coming out of a small school or have an injury history. Brown is a late blower who started out playing eight-man football in high school as a defensive end. He then was a tight end initially at Northern Iowa before redshirting to get stronger and develop at offensive tackle. Brown was a starter at right tackle in 2018 and 2019, showing off his good skill set. He could have returned to Northern Iowa, but instead opted to play in the Senior Bowl and enter the 2021 NFL Draft.     As a pass blocker, Brown is tough for edge rushers to beat. He has quick feet, athleticism and excellent length that combine to make him tough to get around. Brown uses his feet to get depth in his drop, and his long arms keep pass rushers from getting around him. His length really ties up edge rushers, and they struggle to get free from him once he engages them. One can see Brown’s unique athleticism for a big blocker, as he is able to bend at the knee and shows the agility to glide along the edge. Like many tall linemen, Brown gets in trouble when he stands up too high. He also can overset some times, but that is something he can fix with pro coaching."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ben Cleveland","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Robert Hainsey","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ronnie Perkins","year":2021,"height":74,"weight":253,"position":"Outside Linebacker","college":"Oklahoma","pros":"Dangerous pass rusher ; Quick off the ball ; Burst up the field ; Plays hard ; Strength ; Active hands ; Awareness to go for the strip ; Will pursue in the ground game ; Has a burst to close when running free ; Keeps eyes on scrambling quarterbacks","cons":"Has some stiffness ; Can get pushed around in run defense ; Will have problems as a run defender in the NFL ; Should continue to develop pass-rushing moves ; Too undersized for every-down defensive end ; Too stiff for outside linebacker ;Summary:  Over the past three years, Perkins was one of the most consistent and dangerous edge rushers in the Big XII. He made an immediate impact for the Sooners as a freshman, recording five sacks and 37 tackles in a solid debut. He was even better as a sophomore, totaling 38 tackles and six sacks while starting 13 games. A failed drug test led to him being suspended for Oklahoma’s playoff game against LSU, and that suspension carried over for five games in 2020. In his shortened season, Perkins notched 24 tackles and 5.5 sacks.","similar_player":"Shaq Barrett.","simular_player_bio":"Some team sources said Perkins’ style of play at Oklahoma was similar to Barrett, and they are almost identical in size. Those sources, however, do not believe Perkins will be as good or as productive as Barrett has become in the NFL.","summary":"Over the past three years, Perkins was one of the most consistent and dangerous edge rushers in the Big XII. He made an immediate impact for the Sooners as a freshman, recording five sacks and 37 tackles in a solid debut. He was even better as a sophomore, totaling 38 tackles and six sacks while starting 13 games. A failed drug test led to him being suspended for Oklahoma’s playoff game against LSU, and that suspension carried over for five games in 2020. In his shortened season, Perkins notched 24 tackles and 5.5 sacks.     As a pass rusher, Perkins is quick off the edge and really is an aggressive defender to work upfield with disruption in the backfield. He has a burst off the ball and the ability to get leverage on offensive tackles. While Perkins lacks length, he has some strength in his upper body to lean into backpedaling tackles and get them rolling backward. Perkins shows some active hands and an ability to adjust to scrambling quarterbacks. For the next level, Perkins has some stiffness and needs to continue to develop his pass-rushing moves.     Perkins has some limitations for the ground game in the NFL due to being short, lacking length, and being underweight. Strong offensive tackles in college were able to push him around and knock him out of his gap. That will continue in the NFL, where he will have issues becoming a good run defender. With his stiffness, Perkins is not a good fit to move to outside linebacker, he might be limited in the pros to playing as designated pass rusher.     “[Perkins is] a good backup to me,” said an area scout. “I graded him in the fourth round and think he is a backup right defensive end.”     Perkins looks likely to be a third- or fourth-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Quinn Meinerz","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Nahshon Wright","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Elijah Molden","year":2021,"height":69,"weight":192,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Washington","pros":"Aggressive defensive back ; Attacks downhill ; Willing tackler ; Good tackling technique ; Physical gritty defender ; Instincts ; Good read-and-react skills ; Overachiever ; Could be solid contributor on special teams","cons":"Undersized; Short; Under weight; Not especially fast; Lacks long speed; could struggle to run with speed receivers ; Has problems on play action; Will have issues with receivers making catches over him ; Limited to being a slot corner or safety ;Summary:  Over the past decade, Washington has been a factory for good NFL cornerback and safety talent, with head coach Jimmy Lake churning out quality players year in and year out. Lake was previously a defensive backs coach in the NFL with Tampa Bay, and under Chris Peterson, he was a very good defensive coordinator. Lake then landed the head coaching position after Peterson retired. Recent Washington defensive backs products include Desmond Trufant, Marcus Peters, Sidney Jones, Kevin King and Byron Murphy. All of them were first- or second-round picks, and Molden has a shot at going on the second day of the 2021 NFL Draft as well.","similar_player":"Ricardo Allen.","simular_player_bio":"Some team sources said Molden is similar to Allen. They feel Molden lacks the size and speed to be an every-down slot corner, but he is tough and instinctive, plus has the tackling ability such that he might be able to contribute as an undersized safety, like Allen has in the NFL.","summary":"Over the past decade, Washington has been a factory for good NFL cornerback and safety talent, with head coach Jimmy Lake churning out quality players year in and year out. Lake was previously a defensive backs coach in the NFL with Tampa Bay, and under Chris Peterson, he was a very good defensive coordinator. Lake then landed the head coaching position after Peterson retired. Recent Washington defensive backs products include Desmond Trufant, Marcus Peters, Sidney Jones, Kevin King and Byron Murphy. All of them were first- or second-round picks, and Molden has a shot at going on the second day of the 2021 NFL Draft as well.     Molden saw his first signifiant playing time in 2018, recording 29 tackles with five passes defended and a forced fumble. As a junior, he broke out by totaling 79 tackles , four interceptions, three forced fumbles and 12 passes defended. Molden recorded 26 tackles and an interception in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. Molden’s big plays and instincts from an undersized corner/safety have drawn comparisons to Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Tyrann Mathieu.      On the positive side, there is no doubt that Molden has quality instincts. His route recognition is advanced, and he seems to be a step ahead with his ability to get in position to make plays for his defense. Molden is a physical defender who comes downhill hard and is a willing tackler in the ground game. The lack of size doesn’t prevent Molden from being a good tackler, as he shows nice fundamentals to wrap up and get ball-carriers to the ground. In college, Molden was an overachiever and figured out a way to make a lot of impactful plays."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ifeatu Melifonwu","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ambry Thomas","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ernest Jones","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Brandon Stephens","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Baron Browning","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":245,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Good skill set ; Big ; Fast ; Athletic ; Quick; covers a lot of ground ; Runs well for a big linebacker ; Flashes edge-rush ability ; Explosive and fast off the edge ; Could be a core special teams contributor","cons":"Lacks instincts ; Struggled as an inside and outside off-the-ball linebacker ; Needs to get faster reading his keys ;Summary:  Under Urban Meyer, Ohio State recruited a lot of highly touted players with excellent skill sets. Browning was one of those five-star recruits who Meyer brought to the Buckeyes. Over his four years at Ohio State, he rotated with other good players, and his best season was 2019, when he recorded 43 tackles and five sacks. As a senior, he had 29 tackles, one sack and two forced fumbles.","similar_player":"Marquis Haynes.","simular_player_bio":"Browning could be a rotational edge rusher like Haynes in the NFL. Haynes has turned into a solid designated pass rusher who contributes as a backup. With some development, Browning could be a similar player, but he may have the skill set and upside to grow into a bigger role.","summary":"Under Urban Meyer, Ohio State recruited a lot of highly touted players with excellent skill sets. Browning was one of those five-star recruits who Meyer brought to the Buckeyes. Over his four years at Ohio State, he rotated with other good players, and his best season was 2019, when he recorded 43 tackles and five sacks. As a senior, he had 29 tackles, one sack and two forced fumbles.     Browning played inside and outside linebacker for the Buckeyes, but for the next level, teams think he would fit best as a 3-4 outside linebacker. They believe Browning does not have the instincts to play a traditional 4-3 middle or outside linebacker. He does, however, have serious speed off the edge with the strength and athleticism to rush. Thus, those sources think he will better off to transitioning to a 3-4. Browning has the skill set to be a starter, but will need some developmental time as he learns the position. For Browning to pan out, he is going to need good coaching and patience.     Browning has the potential to go as high in the 2021 NFL Draft as a late second-round pick, but he could also end up being taken somewhere in Round 3 or early Round 4."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jay Tufele","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":305,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"USC","pros":"Great motor ; Hard-charging who lineman causes havoc ; Quick to close ; Tough swim move; active hands ; Plays with good pad level ; Thick build ; Ability to fight off blocks ; Flows down the line to make tackles ; Upper body strength ; Impressive range ; Burst ; Agile for a thickly built tackle ; Has some upside","cons":"Needs more pass-rushing moves ; Can get covered up in the ground game; Length can give him problems ; Lost year of development ; Scheme limitations ; Lack of length and weight make him a poor fit in a 3-4 ;Summary:  In 2018 and 2019, Tufele was one of the most consistent and disruptive defensive linemen in the Pac-12. He made an instant impact as a freshman in 2018, collecting three sacks and 23 tackles. Tufele was even better in 2019, totaling 42 stops, 4.5 sacks and a pass batted. He looked better with his year of experience and suggested early-round potential for the 2021 or 2022 NFL Draft if he continued to improve. After the outbreak of the pandemic, Tufele decided to sit out the 2020 season. He did not opt back when the Pac-12 resumed play.","similar_player":"Maliek Collins.","simular_player_bio":"Tufele’s style of play with speed and a shorter, thick build kind of reminds me of Collins coming out of Nebraska. Collins (6-2, 308) and Tufele are nearly identical in size and have a burst off the ball. Collins was a third-round pick in 2016, and Tufele could go in the same range this year.","summary":"In 2018 and 2019, Tufele was one of the most consistent and disruptive defensive linemen in the Pac-12. He made an instant impact as a freshman in 2018, collecting three sacks and 23 tackles. Tufele was even better in 2019, totaling 42 stops, 4.5 sacks and a pass batted. He looked better with his year of experience and suggested early-round potential for the 2021 or 2022 NFL Draft if he continued to improve. After the outbreak of the pandemic, Tufele decided to sit out the 2020 season. He did not opt back when the Pac-12 resumed play.     As an interior pass rusher, Tufele flashes the ability to contribute in putting pressure on the quarterback. Tufele is quick off the snap, and he plays with good pad level to gain leverage on offensive linemen. Tufele actively uses his hands and has a strong swim move to shed guards, although swim moves are harder to win with in the NFL. Hall of Fame Warren Sapp will always say to save the swim move for the beach because it doesn’t work on NFL guards. Tufele possesses the developed upper body strength to shove blockers away and shows a burst to close. In both phases, Tufele displays an excellent motor and doesn’t quit on plays, going hard through the whistle. For the NFL, he is going to need to improve his pass-rushing moves and grow more diverse with how he tries to best blockers.     Tufele is generally a solid run defender. He uses his strong upper body to keep guards from pushing him off the ball, and he shows a nice ability to push off and pursue down the line to get in on tackles. Tufele possesses good agility for a thickly built tackle, allowing him to do a nice job of redirecting through trash to get in on stops. Tufele can also fire his gap to penetrate into the backfield to cause disruption. He can get covered up by longer and bigger defenders, and he could stand to improve his ability to take on bump blocks at the next level. That latter point will be especially important if he plays nose tackle in the NFL.     Tufele’s best fit as a pro would be as a three-technique in a 4-3 defense, and he could also play some nose tackle in that scheme. He may not have the size and length, however, to hold up as a two-gap tackle who absorbs double teams. Tufele could probably play nose tackle in a 3-4, but he would be undersized compared to typical 3-4 zero-techniques. He also lacks the length to be a 3-4 defensive end.     In the 2021 NFL Draft, Tufele could go on the second day. He is most likely to come off the board in Round 3."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Michael Carter","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Darren Hall","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dez Fitzpatrick","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"James Hudson","year":2021,"height":76,"weight":302,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Cincinnati","pros":"Good athlete ; Agile edge blocker ; Quick feet ; Big hands – 11 inches ; Can kick slide to block speed rushers ; Can bend at the knee ; Agile in space ; Fast out of his stance ; Quick to the second level ; Excellent fit for a zone-blocking scheme ; Able to hit blocks in space ; Smooth mover ; Thick build ; Can anchor ; Scrappy run blocker ; Lots of upside","cons":"Short arms ; Lacks arm length – 33 inches ; Less than ideal height for a tackle ; Very inexperienced ; One-year starter ; Vulnerable to rushes to the inside; Can get his weight over his toes and lunge ; Could stand to add more functional strength;Summary:  It took some time for Hudson to work his way into being a draftable player, but after transferring from Michigan, he was able to turn into an early-round prospect in only one full season of playing with the Bearcats. The NCAA denied a hardship waiver for Hudson, and he only played one game in 2019, but in 2020, Hudson became a solid starter, helping Cincinnati to go 9-1. The Bearcats went undefeated through regular season before losing to Georgia in the Peach Bowl.","similar_player":"D.J. Humphries.","simular_player_bio":"Hudson reminds me of Humphries coming out of Florida, and they are nearly identical in terms of size and speed. Humphries was a top recruit who dealt with injuries in college and had limited experience entering the NFL. Like Hudson, Humphries showed a good skill set of athleticism, quickness and agility on the edge, but he was also a raw talent with some development needed to become a good pro. Many teams had Humphries (6-5, 307) graded in the second round, but Arizona took him late in the first round. Hudson is a bit more raw, shorter, and less developed, so could end up as a second-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. If Hudson pans out in the NFL, I could see his career and caliber of play mirroring Humphries’.","summary":"It took some time for Hudson to work his way into being a draftable player, but after transferring from Michigan, he was able to turn into an early-round prospect in only one full season of playing with the Bearcats. The NCAA denied a hardship waiver for Hudson, and he only played one game in 2019, but in 2020, Hudson became a solid starter, helping Cincinnati to go 9-1. The Bearcats went undefeated through regular season before losing to Georgia in the Peach Bowl.     Hudson is a potential early-round pick after only playing one season of college football thanks to his excellent skill set. He is very athletic, possessing good speed, agility, and quick feet to be an edge protector in the NFL. Hudson fires out of his stance and relies on his athleticism to smoothly move in playing the typewriter with his feet and cutting off the edge from speed rushers. With his solid build and big hands, Hudson does a nice job of sustaining blocks and keep edge rushers from achieving pressure on a second effort. Hudson also is able to anchor against bull rushes because of a thick lower body to match his barrel chest. Hudson can bend at the knee and is quick to engage edge rushers. There is no doubt he has excellent the athleticism, quickness and agility to be a potential starting left tackle in the NFL.     As a run blocker, Hudson is scrappy and does a nice job of tying up defenders. He fires off the line and is very adept at working to the second level, displaying the quickness to get downfield, where his agility lets him hit blocks in space. While Hudson is not an overpowering lineman who will blast defenders off the line, he can tie them up, he can turn them, or he can manipulate them away from the running back. Hudson would be an excellent fit for a zone-blocking scheme in the NFL.     There are a lot of points of development for Hudson, because he is a raw prospect, although that isn’t surprising considering his lack of playing time from college. Hudson is vulnerable to inside rushes, as he can overextend himself to the outside from looking to cut off the edge. Improving that tendency will be key for Hudson to avoid giving up sacks in the NFL. He also drifts his weight gets over his toes at times, which forces him to lunge after defenders. Hudson should add some more functional strength as well.     Given Hudson’s short arms and a lack of length on the edge, some teams might project him moving inside to guard as a pro, but he has the feet and agility of a left tackle. A team could keep him at tackle and make a plan to move himto guard as a plan B if his lack of length proves problematic. Due to his size and lack of experience, Hudson is likely to be a second-day pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. If he lands with a team that has a good offensive line coach and is patient with Hudson’s development, he has the skill set and upside to develop into a good starter at left tackle."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cameron Sample","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Amon-Ra St. Brown","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Derrick Barnes","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Drew Dalman","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jabril Cox","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":233,"position":"Linebacker","college":"LSU","pros":"Excellent pass-coverage linebacker ; Shows man-coverage skills on tight ends ; Superb ball skills for a linebacker ; Covers a lot of ground in zone ; Gets depth in his drop ; Good vision to read a quarterback’s eyes ; Gets in position to disrupt throwing lanes ; Good anticipation on routes and passes ; Quality instincts ; Good size ; Speed to the sideline ; Burst to eat up ground ; Dangerous blitzer ; Quality run defender ; Rangy ; Willing to take on blocks ; Athletic upside ; Fits a 4-3 or 3-4 defense","cons":"Has some “paralysis by analysis” moments ; Can be overly aggressive and overpuruse at times ; Needs to work on taking on and shedding blocks ; Needs to improve reading his keys and diagnosis ; Will have some plays where he doesn’t wrap up ;Summary:  It isn’t that common to see a star player at a smaller school take on the challenge of transferring to a big-time college program, but that was what Cox decided to do prior to the 2020 season. At North Dakota State, Cox was an FCS All-American who helped his team win three FCS National Championships. He put together three seasons of good production for the Bison, starting in 2017 with 75 tackles, 13 for a loss, 4.5 sacks, one interception, and four passes defended. As a sophomore, he recorded 91 tackles with 9.5 tackles for a loss, four sacks, four interceptions,and seven passes defended. He then totaled 92 tackles, 9.5 tackles for a loss, 5.5 sacks, one interception and seven passes defended in 2019, which was his final FCS season. In 2020, his one season at LSU, Cox racked up 58 tackles, three interceptions and five passes defended. He hit the ground running with the Tiders and was one of the best players on their defense, which has lost a lot of talent to the 2020 NFL Draft. ;In the passing-driven NFL, a linebacker with Cox’s coverage skills is going to be in demand and have plenty of teams hoping to land him. Cox is an excellent zone-coverage linebacker with good instincts that lead him to glide around the field, and he does an excellent job of reading routes while spying the eyes of the quarterback to disrupt passing lanes. His tremendous career total of 23 passes broken up is no fluke, as he has phenomenal ball skills to break up passes and is a threat to pick them off. Cox shows soft hands for a linebacker and uses his size to win 50-50 passes. ;Not only can Cox move around the field in space in zone coverage, picking up receivers and covering up receiving options, he has shown man-coverage ability on tight ends. His NFL team should probably give him some practice reps and coaching before putting up man-to-man against pro tight ends, but in time, he could be a phenomenal weapon to help neutralize receiving tight ends.","similar_player":"C.J. Mosley.","simular_player_bio":"Mosley and Cox have body types that are a little different, but Cox’s coverage skills remind me of Mosley at Alabama. Mosley (6-2, 250) grew into being a well-rounded defender and grew stronger. Cox could fill out his frame in a pro strength and conditioning program to be even more similar to Mosely. In the 2021 NFL Draft, Cox looks like a potential second-round pick, and if he had played big-time football throughout his college career, he could have ended up being a first-rounder.","summary":"It isn’t that common to see a star player at a smaller school take on the challenge of transferring to a big-time college program, but that was what Cox decided to do prior to the 2020 season. At North Dakota State, Cox was an FCS All-American who helped his team win three FCS National Championships. He put together three seasons of good production for the Bison, starting in 2017 with 75 tackles, 13 for a loss, 4.5 sacks, one interception, and four passes defended. As a sophomore, he recorded 91 tackles with 9.5 tackles for a loss, four sacks, four interceptions,and seven passes defended. He then totaled 92 tackles, 9.5 tackles for a loss, 5.5 sacks, one interception and seven passes defended in 2019, which was his final FCS season. In 2020, his one season at LSU, Cox racked up 58 tackles, three interceptions and five passes defended. He hit the ground running with the Tiders and was one of the best players on their defense, which has lost a lot of talent to the 2020 NFL Draft.      In the passing-driven NFL, a linebacker with Cox’s coverage skills is going to be in demand and have plenty of teams hoping to land him. Cox is an excellent zone-coverage linebacker with good instincts that lead him to glide around the field, and he does an excellent job of reading routes while spying the eyes of the quarterback to disrupt passing lanes. His tremendous career total of 23 passes broken up is no fluke, as he has phenomenal ball skills to break up passes and is a threat to pick them off. Cox shows soft hands for a linebacker and uses his size to win 50-50 passes.      Not only can Cox move around the field in space in zone coverage, picking up receivers and covering up receiving options, he has shown man-coverage ability on tight ends. His NFL team should probably give him some practice reps and coaching before putting up man-to-man against pro tight ends, but in time, he could be a phenomenal weapon to help neutralize receiving tight ends."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Elerson Smith","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chris Rumph II","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kene Nwangwu","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Rhamondre Stevenson","year":2021,"height":72,"weight":231,"position":"Running Back","college":"Oklahoma","pros":"Physical downhill runner ; Power to run through tackles ; Thick build ; Tough to tackle ; Contact balance ; Lateral quickness ; Picks up yards after contact ; Strong lower body ; Short-yardage, goal-line asset ; Keeps feet going after contact ; Can move the pile ; Has some shiftiness for a big back ; Enough speed to hit the hole ; Acceleration to the second level ; Willing blocker ; Has the size to pass protect ; Dangerous on swing passes ; Can function as a check down option ; Fresh legs; little mileage in college ; Special teams body and speed","cons":"Quick, but not fast ; Gets caught from behind ; Will need work as a blitz protector ; Leaves his feet too much ; Has some limitations as a route runner in the passing game ; May lack the speed to be a three-down starter ;Summary:  The Oklahoma program has been known in part for producing top quarterback prospects, with three signal-callers going No. 1 overall in the last dozen years. The Sooners have typically featured a tough rushing offense as well, and they leaned on that more in the past two years when they had a limited passer in Jalen Hurts in 2019 and were breaking in a new quarterback in 2020. Stevenson flashed real ability as part of a backfield rotation in 2019, averaging 8.0 yards per carry for 515 yards with six touchdowns over only 64 carries. He added 10 receptions for 87 yards through the air. ;Stevenson started out 2020 on an NCAA suspension, but after his return, he excelled against Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, Iowa State, and Florida. Stevenson averaged 6.6 yards per carry for his 2020 on his way to 655 yards and seven touchdowns. He snagged 18 receptions for 211 yards as well. Stevenson only saw 165 carries over the past two years, so he will enter the next level with fresh legs and little wear-and-tear.","similar_player":"LeGarrette Blount.","simular_player_bio":"Stevenson’s running style reminds me of Blount. Both were big power backs who had good quickness for their size. They also entered the NFL with fresh legs and little wear and tear from college.","summary":"The Oklahoma program has been known in part for producing top quarterback prospects, with three signal-callers going No. 1 overall in the last dozen years. The Sooners have typically featured a tough rushing offense as well, and they leaned on that more in the past two years when they had a limited passer in Jalen Hurts in 2019 and were breaking in a new quarterback in 2020. Stevenson flashed real ability as part of a backfield rotation in 2019, averaging 8.0 yards per carry for 515 yards with six touchdowns over only 64 carries. He added 10 receptions for 87 yards through the air.      Stevenson started out 2020 on an NCAA suspension, but after his return, he excelled against Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, Iowa State, and Florida. Stevenson averaged 6.6 yards per carry for his 2020 on his way to 655 yards and seven touchdowns. He snagged 18 receptions for 211 yards as well. Stevenson only saw 165 carries over the past two years, so he will enter the next level with fresh legs and little wear-and-tear.     For the NFL, Stevenson is a physical downhill runner who will power through tackles and is really tough for defenders to get on the ground. Stevenson has a strong, thick build with lower body strength to run through defenders and pick up yards after contact. Thanks to good balance and lateral quickness, Stevenson can make one cut and then get North-South, running downhill and charging into the secondary. As a pro, he will be an asset in short-yardage and goal-line situations."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jordan Smith","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tyler Shelvin","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":346,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"LSU","pros":"Tough run defender ; Two-gap ability ; Eats up blockers ; Strong upper and lower body ; Can hold his ground against downhill runs ; Lateral anchor ; Can absorb double teams; Short-yardage, goal-line asset","cons":"Not a pass rusher ; Lacks a role in the sub package ; Struggles to get off blocks ; Not one to flow down the line to make tackles ; Limited to being a nose tackle in the NFL ; One-year wonder ; Weight, conditioning could be an issue ;Summary:  It took some time, but Shelvin eventually lived up to the billing of being a five-star recruit coming out of high school. He redshirted in 2017, was a backup for 2018, and then became a starter in 2019. Shelvin had a strong 2019 season, recording 39 tackles with three for a loss, two passes batted and zero sacks. He then decided to sit out the 2020 season and enter the 2021 NFL Draft.","similar_player":"Danny Shelton.","simular_player_bio":"Shelvin reminds me of Shelton. Both are heavy nose tackles who are tough run defenders and have limitations as pass rushers.","summary":"It took some time, but Shelvin eventually lived up to the billing of being a five-star recruit coming out of high school. He redshirted in 2017, was a backup for 2018, and then became a starter in 2019. Shelvin had a strong 2019 season, recording 39 tackles with three for a loss, two passes batted and zero sacks. He then decided to sit out the 2020 season and enter the 2021 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Zech McPhearson","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"John Bates","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Camryn Bynum","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chuba Hubbard","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kylen Granson","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dan Moore Jr.","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":311,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Texas A&M","pros":"Enough edge ability and agility for right tackle ; Shows recoverability using length ; Light on his feet ; Good technique ; Enough quickness ; Quality arm length – 34.5 inches ; Solid football ; Developed hand placement ; Dependable pass protector ; Contributed in the ground game ; Anchors well against bull rushes ; Can manipulate and tie up defenders as a pass blocker ; Made strides as a pass protector as he gained experience ; Improved ability to block speed rushers as a senior; Lots of experience against good competition ; Could move inside to guard","cons":"Average athlete ; Not a roadgrader ; Not physical ;Summary:  Texas A&M has produced a lot of solid offensive linemen for the NFL over the past decade. While Moore is not a superstar first-round pick like Luke Joeckel, Jake Matthews and Cedric Ogbuehi, he evolved into being a solid tackle and 3-year starter at left tackle. Moore improved as he gained experience, and he did a good job as the Aggies’ starting left tackle in 2020. Moore dependably protected Kellen Mond’s blind side, and Moore made 37 starts in his collegiate career.","similar_player":"Geron Christian.","simular_player_bio":"Team sources say that Moore reminded them of Christian coming out of Louisville, which makes a lot of sense. In the NFL, Moore could be similar to Christian.","summary":"Texas A&M has produced a lot of solid offensive linemen for the NFL over the past decade. While Moore is not a superstar first-round pick like Luke Joeckel, Jake Matthews and Cedric Ogbuehi, he evolved into being a solid tackle and 3-year starter at left tackle. Moore improved as he gained experience, and he did a good job as the Aggies’ starting left tackle in 2020. Moore dependably protected Kellen Mond’s blind side, and Moore made 37 starts in his collegiate career.     In pass protection, Moore has a solid skill set that should translate to the NFL. He has enough quickness and athleticism alongside above-average length to cut off the edge from speed rushers. Thanks to solid coaching from the Texas A&M staff, Moore shows developed technique and footwork to put himself in good position to execute his block. He also has the size and base to anchor against bull rushes and not get rolled into the pocket. Team sources have said they like how Moore is light on his feet and his good technique. With his experience in the SEC, the closest thing the NFL has to a minor league, Moore could compete for playing time quickly as a pro."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jaelon Darden","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Robert Rochell","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tylan Wallace","year":2021,"height":71,"weight":194,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Oklahoma State","pros":"Super competitive ; Tough ; Dangerous after the catch ; Runs hard ; Good hands ; Excellent on 50-50 passes ; High points the ball well ; Tracks the ball well ; Quality route runner ; Solid build ; Red-zone weapon ; Has a nose for the end zone ; Overachiever","cons":"Not fast ; No special dimension ; Lacks explosion ; Lacks mismatch height ; Lacks mismatch speed ;Summary:  Wallace was one of the passing-driven Big XII’s steadier and more dangerous wide receivers over the past three seasons. He broke out in 2018, his first season of serious playing time, with 86 receptions for 1,491 yards and 12 touchdowns. Wallace then recorded 53 catches for 903 yards and eight touchdowns as a junior before a season-ending ACL tear that cut short what was on pace to be a prolific year. Wallace decided to return to Oklahoma State for 2020 and played well as a senior, snatching 59 passes for 922 yards and six touchdowns. ;Wallace is a real competitor who plays tough and has a drive to win. He is excellent on 50-50 passes, high pointing the ball and using his talented hands to snatch passes over defensive backs. Wallace shows excellent body control along the sideline and tracks the ball well. With quality technique, Wallace is a nifty route-runner and you don’t see him waste steps. If Wallace were faster, he would be a real problem for NFL defensive backs. His competitiveness and fearless style of play translate to Wallace being dangerous after the catch. He has the potential to become a starter in the NFL.","similar_player":"Josh Doctson","simular_player_bio":"Some team sources have compared Wallace to Doctson. They are similar in being receivers who win by elevating to make receptions over defensive backs, but have issues with a lack of speed and an inability to separate.","summary":"Wallace was one of the passing-driven Big XII’s steadier and more dangerous wide receivers over the past three seasons. He broke out in 2018, his first season of serious playing time, with 86 receptions for 1,491 yards and 12 touchdowns. Wallace then recorded 53 catches for 903 yards and eight touchdowns as a junior before a season-ending ACL tear that cut short what was on pace to be a prolific year. Wallace decided to return to Oklahoma State for 2020 and played well as a senior, snatching 59 passes for 922 yards and six touchdowns.      Wallace is a real competitor who plays tough and has a drive to win. He is excellent on 50-50 passes, high pointing the ball and using his talented hands to snatch passes over defensive backs. Wallace shows excellent body control along the sideline and tracks the ball well. With quality technique, Wallace is a nifty route-runner and you don’t see him waste steps. If Wallace were faster, he would be a real problem for NFL defensive backs. His competitiveness and fearless style of play translate to Wallace being dangerous after the catch. He has the potential to become a starter in the NFL."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tommy Togiai","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ian Book","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Janarius Robinson","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Rashad Weaver","year":2021,"height":76,"weight":265,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Pittsburgh","pros":"Strong to set the edge ; Can hold his ground in run defense ; Long frame ; Heavy hands ; Holds up against runs coming straight at him ; Can serve as a two-gap defender ; Uses strength and length to push around tackles ; Active hands ; Finished rushes in 2018 and 2020 ; Great fit as a 3-4 five-technique ; Strength mismatch with finesse tackles","cons":"Very stiff ; Lacks the ability to bend ; Lacks speed ; Not fast off the edge ; Lacks athleticism ; Could be a five-technique only ;Summary:  Weaver had a strong 2018 season that put him on the radar of NFL advance scouts, but his redshirt junior year – 2019 – ended before it started with a season-ending injury suffered in training camp. In 2018, he had 47 tackles with 6.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and four passes broken up. Weaver returned to the field in 2020 and formed one of the better end tandems in college football with Patrick Jones. Weaver flashed his pre-injury form in 2020 and showed the ability to get after the quarterback. The senior totaled 34 tackles, 7.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and two passes defended for the year. Team sources said Weaver did not impress at the Senior Bowl and had an underwhelming week of practice.","similar_player":"Will Gholston.","simular_player_bio":"Weaver reminds me of a slightly smaller version of Gholston. Gholston has been a solid edge setter and run defender in the NFL. Weaver could be a similar style defensive end in the NFL.","summary":"Weaver had a strong 2018 season that put him on the radar of NFL advance scouts, but his redshirt junior year – 2019 – ended before it started with a season-ending injury suffered in training camp. In 2018, he had 47 tackles with 6.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and four passes broken up. Weaver returned to the field in 2020 and formed one of the better end tandems in college football with Patrick Jones. Weaver flashed his pre-injury form in 2020 and showed the ability to get after the quarterback. The senior totaled 34 tackles, 7.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and two passes defended for the year. Team sources said Weaver did not impress at the Senior Bowl and had an underwhelming week of practice.     Weaver turned in two productive years getting after the quarterback for Pittsburgh. He used his strength and length to push off tackles and showed heavy hands to rock them off balance. For the NFL, however, Weaver lacks the ability to bend; he is very stiff and lacks the speed off the edge to challenge pro tackles. Hence, he is more of a five-technique for a 3-4 defense who can contribute some in the pass rush but won’t be consistent sack producer."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tre Brown","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Josh Ball","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Buddy Johnson","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jacob Harris","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Royce Newman","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tyree Gillespie","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Joshua Kaindoh","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Luke Farrell","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jamien Sherwood","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Brevin Jordan","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":245,"position":"Tight End","college":"Miami","pros":"Smooth route-runner ; Quick out of breaks ; Enough speed to get open ; Can create separation ; Good feel as a receiver ; Good hands ; Reliable to make catches in traffic ; Willing to go across the middle ; Effective as an underneath receiver ; Quality yards-after-the-catch skills ; Works the seam ; Willing blocker ; Receiving tight end potential","cons":"Needs to improve as a blocker ; Could stand to add strength to sustain blocks ; Lacks size mismatch for contested catches;Summary:  Brevin Jordan is looking to keep the Miami tradition alive of ‘tight end U,’ and over three seasons at Miami, Jordan was one of the most consistent receiving tight ends in college football, despite dealing with inconsistent quarterback play during his 2018 and 2019 seasons. As a freshman, Jordan recorded 32 catches for 287 yards and four touchdowns. He improved as a sophomore, totaling 35 receptions for 495 yards with two scores. In 2020 with D’Eriq King at quarterback, Jordan had his best season, hauling in 38 passes for 576 yards and seven touchdowns. ;As a receiver, Jordan is a smooth route-runner with the quickness to separate. He glides through the secondary and is able to use his athleticism and speed to get open for his quarterback. Jordan has enough agility and a burst to achieve separation from defenders coming out of breaks. Along with good route-running, Jordan has reliable hands, showing the ability to control the bell with his hands or using the body. Jordan is not afraid of contact and retains the concentration and toughness to make sure to secure catches despite knowing a hard hit is soon to follow. He is a quality underneath receiver with enough speed and size to be a valuable weapon down the seam. ;Jordan has a compact build that allows him to run through tackles after the catch, and he is tough for defensive backs to get on the ground. He runs aggressively with the ball and will pick up yards after contact while showing the athleticism to leap over tacklers as well.","similar_player":"Jonnu Smith","simular_player_bio":"Like Smith, Jordan is a smooth route-runner with the quickness to separate. They also are similar size and limitations as blockers. Smith (6-3, 248) is a solid contributing receiving tight end for Tennessee, and I could see Jordan being a similar pro. Smith was a late third-round pick in 2017, and I think Jordan could also go in Round 3 of the 2021 NFL Draft.","summary":"Brevin Jordan is looking to keep the Miami tradition alive of ‘tight end U,’ and over three seasons at Miami, Jordan was one of the most consistent receiving tight ends in college football, despite dealing with inconsistent quarterback play during his 2018 and 2019 seasons. As a freshman, Jordan recorded 32 catches for 287 yards and four touchdowns. He improved as a sophomore, totaling 35 receptions for 495 yards with two scores. In 2020 with D’Eriq King at quarterback, Jordan had his best season, hauling in 38 passes for 576 yards and seven touchdowns.      As a receiver, Jordan is a smooth route-runner with the quickness to separate. He glides through the secondary and is able to use his athleticism and speed to get open for his quarterback. Jordan has enough agility and a burst to achieve separation from defenders coming out of breaks. Along with good route-running, Jordan has reliable hands, showing the ability to control the bell with his hands or using the body. Jordan is not afraid of contact and retains the concentration and toughness to make sure to secure catches despite knowing a hard hit is soon to follow. He is a quality underneath receiver with enough speed and size to be a valuable weapon down the seam.      Jordan has a compact build that allows him to run through tackles after the catch, and he is tough for defensive backs to get on the ground. He runs aggressively with the ball and will pick up yards after contact while showing the athleticism to leap over tacklers as well."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ta'Quon Graham","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Evan McPherson","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Larry Borom","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Caden Sterns","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tony Fields II","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Michael Carter II","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jaylon Moore","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Isaiahh Loudermilk","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ihmir Smith-Marsette","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Daviyon Nixon","year":2021,"height":75,"weight":305,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"Iowa","pros":"Athletic, quick interior pass rusher ; Quick at the point of attack ; Instinctive ; Dangerous interior pass rusher ; Closes on quarterbacks in a hurry ; Disruptive; Uses hands and feet at same time ; Quick feet ; Ability to shed blocks ; Agile ; Quality run defender ; Good vision, awareness ; Carries weight well ; Thick build ; Plays with good leverage ; Pad level ; Good vision ; Plays well in space ; Technically sound interior defensive lineman; Natural three-technique for a 4-3 ; Lots of athletic upside to improve in the NFL","cons":"Could stand to improve pass-rushing moves for the NFL; Could stand to improve his get-off ; Lack of length and weight make him a poor fit in a 3-4 ;Summary:  It took some developmental time, but eventually Nixon became a force for Iowa and continued the program’s tradition of good defensive line prospects for the NFL. The Kenosha, Wisconsin product started out his career in the junior college ranks before landing with the Hawkeyes. In 2019 as a rotational backup, Nixon made the most of his limited opportunities, notching three sacks and 29 tackles. He became a full-time starter in 2020, producing an excellent 2020 season despite having fewer games to impress. The junior totaled 45 tackles, 5.5 sacks, one forced fumble and an interception returned 71 yards for a touchdown on the year.;The ability that stands out the most and gets NFL evaluators excited about is how dangerous Nixon is in the pass rush. He is a quick defender at the point of attack with the ability to fire his gap to get penetration upfield. Behind his natural pad level, Nixon aggressively fights through guards and makes it difficult for them to sustain blocks. He does a nice job of using his hands and feet at the same time to get off blocks. That combined with his leverage, makes him difficult to stand up as he just keeps churning up field. ;For an interior pass rusher, Nixon is dangerous with special quickness and athleticism. He closes on the quarterback in a hurry and shows good vision, instincts, and awareness to adjust to a moving signal-caller. With natural and functional strength, Nixon can push through blocks and can close in an instant on the quarterback. For the NFL, he could stand to expand his variety in his pass-rushing moves to get after the quarterback but Nixon showed some variety in moves run 2020.","similar_player":"Kawann Short.","simular_player_bio":"Nixon’s speed, athleticism, and build remind me of Short when he was at Purdue. Short was a second-round pick and turned into one of the better interior pass rushers in the NFL before injuries derailed him when he hit age 30. Nixon has a similar style of play to Short (6-3, 315) and could be a similar caliber tackle as a pro.","summary":"It took some developmental time, but eventually Nixon became a force for Iowa and continued the program’s tradition of good defensive line prospects for the NFL. The Kenosha, Wisconsin product started out his career in the junior college ranks before landing with the Hawkeyes. In 2019 as a rotational backup, Nixon made the most of his limited opportunities, notching three sacks and 29 tackles. He became a full-time starter in 2020, producing an excellent 2020 season despite having fewer games to impress. The junior totaled 45 tackles, 5.5 sacks, one forced fumble and an interception returned 71 yards for a touchdown on the year.     The ability that stands out the most and gets NFL evaluators excited about is how dangerous Nixon is in the pass rush. He is a quick defender at the point of attack with the ability to fire his gap to get penetration upfield. Behind his natural pad level, Nixon aggressively fights through guards and makes it difficult for them to sustain blocks. He does a nice job of using his hands and feet at the same time to get off blocks. That combined with his leverage, makes him difficult to stand up as he just keeps churning up field.      For an interior pass rusher, Nixon is dangerous with special quickness and athleticism. He closes on the quarterback in a hurry and shows good vision, instincts, and awareness to adjust to a moving signal-caller. With natural and functional strength, Nixon can push through blocks and can close in an instant on the quarterback. For the NFL, he could stand to expand his variety in his pass-rushing moves to get after the quarterback but Nixon showed some variety in moves run 2020."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Brenden Jaimes","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Shaun Wade","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tommy Doyle","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Noah Gray","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Darrick Forrest","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jamar Johnson","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Shawn Davis","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Keith Taylor","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Nate Hobbs","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Zach Davidson","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Richard LeCounte","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Garret Wallow","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Daelin Hayes","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Deommodore Lenoir","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tedarrell Slaton","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Earnest Brown IV","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jason Pinnock","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"K.J. Britt","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cameron McGrone","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Shemar Jean-Charles","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Simi Fehoko","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Talanoa Hufanga","year":2021,"height":73,"weight":210,"position":"Safety","college":"USC","pros":"Tough run defender ; Physical ; Has some instincts ; Flashed ball skills in 2020 ; Solid in short zone coverage ; Read-and-react skills ; Plays downhill ; Good height, length ; Willing tackler ; Hard hitter","cons":"Has some issues in coverage ; Man-coverage limitations versus WRs, shifty TEs ; Not a great fit as the deep free safety ; Medical concerns ; Could have speed limitations for the NFL ; Could be a backup-, special teams-caliber player ;Summary:  The SEC, Big XII and ACC came close to playing something of a normal seasons in 2020, but the Big Ten and Pac-12 lost a lot of games to the pandemic and delayed the starts of their seasons. As a result. it was more difficult for players in those conferences to break out. Hufanga was player who was able to accomplish that difficult task though, dominating the Pac-12 in 2020 with tremendous production of 62 tackles, three sacks, two forced fumbles, one pass broken up and four passes intercepted over only six games. In 2019, he collected 90 tackles with 3.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and three passes defended. Hufanga totaled 51 tackles and four passes defended as a freshman.","similar_player":"Deone Buccanon","simular_player_bio":"Buccanon (6-1, 211) and Hufanga are almost identical in size and possess a similar physical style of play. Both have pass-coverage limitations for the NFL. Buccanon was a huge reach and bust for Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim as a first-round pick, but Buccanon has managed to stick in the NFL as a rotational backup. Hufanga could follow a similar track if he can stay healthy.","summary":"The SEC, Big XII and ACC came close to playing something of a normal seasons in 2020, but the Big Ten and Pac-12 lost a lot of games to the pandemic and delayed the starts of their seasons. As a result. it was more difficult for players in those conferences to break out. Hufanga was player who was able to accomplish that difficult task though, dominating the Pac-12 in 2020 with tremendous production of 62 tackles, three sacks, two forced fumbles, one pass broken up and four passes intercepted over only six games. In 2019, he collected 90 tackles with 3.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and three passes defended. Hufanga totaled 51 tackles and four passes defended as a freshman.     Hufanga could compete at strong safety for the NFL. He might start out as a backup and develop into a starter, but he will need to develop more versatility in pass coverage. Currently, Hufanga is a solid zone safety in the short to intermediate part of the field. He has solid route recognition and vision to flow to the correct receiver. Hufanga also showed improved ball skills and awareness as a junior compared to his previous seasons, so he has upside in that regard. Hufanga also could play some man coverage on the average tight end, but he lacks the twitch and speed to go man-to-man on a good receiving tight end or a slot receiver. Another limitation is downfield, as Hufanga does not have range and speed to be a deep free safety who can lock down the back portion of the field."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cornell Powell","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Adetokunbo Ogundeji","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Avery Williams","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ben Mason","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Nick Niemann","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Hamsah Nasirildeen","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Frank Darby","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Joshuah Bledsoe","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Marlon Tuipulotu","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Trey Hill","year":2021,"height":76,"weight":330,"position":"Center","college":"Georgia","pros":"Large center ; Good size, length ; Strength to anchor ; Can block big tackles one-on-one ; Thick lower body ; Handled speed rushes in 2019 ; Does a good job of sustaining blocks ; Prevents a second effort ; Effective on double teams ; Tough run blocker ; Gets a push ; Powerful double-team tandem in the ground game ; Fires out of his stance ; Could play guard ; Short-yardage and goal-line asset; Could compete quickly ; Experienced","cons":"Weight problems ; Lunges after defenders ; Weight gets over his toes ; Technique was poor in 2020 ; Not a great athlete ; Lacks elite quickness ; Not a long puller ; Not a great fit for a zone-blocking system ;Summary:  In 2019 Georgia had a phenomenal offensive line that drew huge praise in the scouting community. Left tackle Andrew Thomas was the star of the group and future top-five pick. Right tackle Isaiah Wilson was a future first-rounder, and guard Solomon Kindley had mid-round potential for the 2020 NFL Draft. While scouts studied those players closely, center Trey Hill jumped out to scouts as well.","similar_player":"Andre Gurode.","simular_player_bio":"Hill reminds me of Gurode, and if Hill loses some weight, I think he could be a comparable center to Gurode. Gurode (6-4, 320) was a Pro Bowler with the Cowboys and had center/guard flexibility along with big size. Hill could be similar, and if Hill had kept his weight in check, he could have been a second-round pick like Gurode was coming out of Colorado.","summary":"In 2019 Georgia had a phenomenal offensive line that drew huge praise in the scouting community. Left tackle Andrew Thomas was the star of the group and future top-five pick. Right tackle Isaiah Wilson was a future first-rounder, and guard Solomon Kindley had mid-round potential for the 2020 NFL Draft. While scouts studied those players closely, center Trey Hill jumped out to scouts as well.     “In 2019, I thought Hill was going to be the top center in his draft class,” said one area scout. “He looked really talented, but as a junior his technique went bad and he got overweight. I ended grading him as a 3/4 (late third-round or early fourth-round pick).”      After starting the past two seasons for Georgia, Hill is a challenging evaluation for the NFL because teams don’t know which version they will be getting. In his final season Kindley got overweight and went from the early-rounds to the fourth round, but Kindley won a starting spot with the Dolphins as a rookie in training camp and had a good season for Miami looking like a mid-round steal. Hence, Hill is still an intriguing player based on what he did in 2019.      In pass protection as a sophomore, Hill was a center that can handle defensive tackles one-on-one. Many college centers are smaller as Hill has excellent size for the position where he can handle large tackles with enough quickness and athleticism to take on the speed. Hill has a thick lower body with a strong build that allows him to stifle bull rushes. While Hill can give up some ground, he gives his quarterback the necessary time to get the ball out. Hill is not an elite athlete or exceptionally fast for a center, but he was able to adjust to speed rushes and push them around the pocket. With his strength and powerful hands, Hill did a good job of sustaining blocks to prevent a second effort. Hill is effective on double teams with a guard and kept defenders from working free."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tarron Jackson","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Quinton Bohanna","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Elijah Mitchell","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Roy Lopez","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Gary Brightwell","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"William Sherman","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Larry Rountree III","year":2021,"height":71,"weight":211,"position":"Running Back","college":"Missouri","pros":"Physical North-South runner ; Runs hard and fights through tackles ; Contact balance ; Gets yards after contact ; Strong lower body ; Fires out of the backfield ; Darts to the second level ; Explodes out of his cuts ; Solid instincts and feel as a runner ; Strong build ; Body lean ; Good knee bend ; Runs behind his pads ; Willing blocker ; Three-down starter potential","cons":"Problematic lack of patience ; Overly aggressive ; Runs into the back of his blockers ; North-South charger, can be impatient to let holes open ; Will need work as a blitz protector ; Sometimes legs pause with contact ; Limited as a receiver ; Intelligence, playbook issues ; Alarmingly slow 40 time ;Summary:  Over the past four seasons, Rountree was one of the most consistent tailbacks in the SEC. He had a quality debut for a freshman, and his biggest season was as a sophomore in 2018, when he averaged 5.4 yards per carry for 1,216 yards with 11 touchdowns. He also had 14 receptions for 62 yards that season. Rountree then recorded had 829 yards averaging 4.5 per attempt with nine touchdowns in 2019. ;Rountree saw 209 carries in 2020, racking up an average of 4.7 yards per carry for 972 yards and 14 touchdowns. He then really hurt himself at his pro day by putting up a 40-yard dash time in the 4.7s, which is very slow for a running back.","similar_player":"Devontae Booker.","simular_player_bio":"Rountree’s running style reminds me of Booker. Booker (5-11, 219) and Rountree are almost identical in size. Booker is a little faster, while Rountree is tougher. Booker was a fourth-round pick in 2016, and Rountree could go in the same range this year.","summary":"Over the past four seasons, Rountree was one of the most consistent tailbacks in the SEC. He had a quality debut for a freshman, and his biggest season was as a sophomore in 2018, when he averaged 5.4 yards per carry for 1,216 yards with 11 touchdowns. He also had 14 receptions for 62 yards that season. Rountree then recorded had 829 yards averaging 4.5 per attempt with nine touchdowns in 2019.      Rountree saw 209 carries in 2020, racking up an average of 4.7 yards per carry for 972 yards and 14 touchdowns. He then really hurt himself at his pro day by putting up a 40-yard dash time in the 4.7s, which is very slow for a running back.     While Rountree ran slowly in hs workout, he played faster in college and showed a burst out of his cuts. Rountree is a North-South charger who runs hard and fights through tackles. He has good body lean and knee bend to run behind his tackles. With a strong lower body, Rountree can push through contact and is able to continue his runs after breaking tackles. He has the size and strength to handle a good work load, and his aggressive style can help to make up for issues with his blockers."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jaylen Twyman","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Brandin Echols","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Rodarius Williams","year":2021,"height":72,"weight":195,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Oklahoma State","pros":"Smooth cover corner ; Fast a big corner; Fluid athlete ; Loose hips, can flip and run ; Agile ; Can run the route and prevent separation ; Smooth in and out of breaks ; Tough, physical defender; Solid tackler ; Instinctive ; Long frame ; Defends 50-50 passes well ; Can play off-man or press-man coverage ; Solid zone corner ; Upside","cons":"Inconsistent ; Grabbed and held too much in 2017-2019 ; Had issues in transition ; Doesn’t have exceptional ball skills ; Late to track the ball ; Needs to become more consistent ;Summary:  “Rodarius could be the Joe Burrow of corners,” says one area scout. “He’s not going first overall or anything like that, but entering the season, we had him as a late-round pick or undrafted free agent. But after his senior year, he’s going in the early rounds this year.” The younger brother of Greedy Williams, Rodarius Williams was a 4-year starter who put it all together as a senior after some rough years to start out his collegiate career for the Cowboys.","similar_player":"A.J. Bouye","simular_player_bio":"Team sources suggested Bouye as a player who Williams was similar to, and Bouye makes a ton of sense. Bouye had some decent seasons with Texans and Jaguars, showing size and coverage ability. When Bouye had problems, he grabbed too much, and that is a similar issue for Williams. In the NFL, Williams could be a cornerback comparable to Bouye.","summary":"“Rodarius could be the Joe Burrow of corners,” says one area scout. “He’s not going first overall or anything like that, but entering the season, we had him as a late-round pick or undrafted free agent. But after his senior year, he’s going in the early rounds this year.” The younger brother of Greedy Williams, Rodarius Williams was a 4-year starter who put it all together as a senior after some rough years to start out his collegiate career for the Cowboys.     Williams notched 44 tackles, 10 passes broken up, but zero interceptions as a freshman in 2017. In 2018 (49-8-2) and 2019 (58-6-0), teams successfully threw at Williams, but as a senior, he was superb in shutting down wideouts while totaling 18 tackles and seven passes batted away. Williams then had an underwhelming week at the Senior Bowl, with some signs suggesting a reversion to his 2019 form."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chris Evans","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Marquez Stevenson","year":2021,"height":70,"weight":182,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Houston","pros":"Fast ; Deep-threat receiver ; First-step quickness ; Explosive ; Generates separation ; Second-gear speed ; Sudden ; Fast in and out of breaks ; Route-running ability ; Above-average run-after-the-catch skills ; Quick feet ; Quality hands ; Big-play threat ; Threat to score on any touch ; Stretches a defense vertically ; Quick release off of the line ; Ready to contribute immediately","cons":"Bad body ; Training, work ethic? ; Poor Senior Bowl performance ; Short ; Undersized ; Could stand to improve his hands ; Ability to hold up in the NFL? ;Summary:  In 2018 and 2019, Stevenson was one of the most lethal receivers in college football. He broke out as a sophomore with 75 receptions for 1,019 yards and nine touchdowns through the air. He also added 126 yards on 14 rushes and another two scores. As a junior, Stevenson caught 52 passes for 907 yards – 17.4 average – with nine touchdowns. He then made 20 receptions for 307 yard and four scores in 2020. Stevenson participated in the Senior Bowl, but team sources say he did not impress in Mobile and disappeared. ;What sets Stevenson apart is his game-breaking speed. He is extremely fast and can score from anywhere on the field. Stevenson is a flier who can take the top off a defense with his ability to burn coverage over the top. When he gets free, he is nearly impossible to track down, because his dynamic speed can take away angles. Stevenson is the kind of a receiver who can take a short slant the distance. He also has run-after-the-catch skills with some moves in the secondary, but he is mostly a straight-line runner, using his speed to run away from tacklers. Brown has decent hands and route-running. He will need to refine his routes for the NFL, but as a speed receiver, he has potential.","similar_player":"Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown.","simular_player_bio":"Multiple team sources compared Stevenson to a poor man’s version of Brown.","summary":"In 2018 and 2019, Stevenson was one of the most lethal receivers in college football. He broke out as a sophomore with 75 receptions for 1,019 yards and nine touchdowns through the air. He also added 126 yards on 14 rushes and another two scores. As a junior, Stevenson caught 52 passes for 907 yards – 17.4 average – with nine touchdowns. He then made 20 receptions for 307 yard and four scores in 2020. Stevenson participated in the Senior Bowl, but team sources say he did not impress in Mobile and disappeared.      What sets Stevenson apart is his game-breaking speed. He is extremely fast and can score from anywhere on the field. Stevenson is a flier who can take the top off a defense with his ability to burn coverage over the top. When he gets free, he is nearly impossible to track down, because his dynamic speed can take away angles. Stevenson is the kind of a receiver who can take a short slant the distance. He also has run-after-the-catch skills with some moves in the secondary, but he is mostly a straight-line runner, using his speed to run away from tacklers. Brown has decent hands and route-running. He will need to refine his routes for the NFL, but as a speed receiver, he has potential."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Shi Smith","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Racey McMath","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Landon Young","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jonathan Marshall","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Stone Forsythe","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jalen Camp","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Victor Dimukeje","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Demetric Felton","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Damar Hamlin","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Rachad Wildgoose","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cole Van Lanen","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Brady Breeze","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Quincy Roche","year":2021,"height":74,"weight":243,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Miami","pros":"Explosion off the snap ; Serios burst to close ; Fast first-step ; Can blow by offensive tackles ; Has the speed to turn the corner ; Quality vision ; Good feel as a pass rusher ; Could be a nice fit as a 3-4 edge rusher","cons":"Undersized ; Lacks weight ; Lacks strength ; Lower body stiffness ; Lacks weight ; Lacks some strength in the lower body ; Inconsistent motor ; Run-defense limitations for the NFL ; Not a good fit for a 4-3 defense ;Summary:  Roche spent the last four seasons as one of the most consistent sack producers in college football. As a freshman for Temple, he recorded seven sacks, 31 tackles and three forced fumbles. His tackle total improved to 57 as a sophomore and he still picked up six sacks and two forced fumbles. Roche then got the attention of NFL scouts in 2019 with a 13-sack season that also included 49 tackles and a forced fumble. After the 2019 season, Roche transferred to Miami. The senior totaled 45 tackles, 4.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and one pass batted for his new team. He played better than the numbers indicate and formed a dangerous edge tandem with Jaelen Phillips for the Hurricanes.","similar_player":"Chase Winovich.","simular_player_bio":"Winovich (6-3, 250) was an undersized speed rusher coming out of Michigan, and Roche is nearly identical in size and possesses serious speed off the edge. Winovich was a third-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, and Roche could go around there in the 2021 NFL Draft.","summary":"Roche spent the last four seasons as one of the most consistent sack producers in college football. As a freshman for Temple, he recorded seven sacks, 31 tackles and three forced fumbles. His tackle total improved to 57 as a sophomore and he still picked up six sacks and two forced fumbles. Roche then got the attention of NFL scouts in 2019 with a 13-sack season that also included 49 tackles and a forced fumble. After the 2019 season, Roche transferred to Miami. The senior totaled 45 tackles, 4.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and one pass batted for his new team. He played better than the numbers indicate and formed a dangerous edge tandem with Jaelen Phillips for the Hurricanes.     The modern NFL is driven by the passing game, so teams are always on the look out for quarterback hunters who can neutralize elite passing attacks. Thus, a proven sack producer like Roche will have plenty of pro teams interested in selecting him in the mid-rounds of the 2021 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Khalil Herbert","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Sam Ehlinger","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Seth Williams","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Isaiah McDuffie","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dazz Newsome","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Thomas Fletcher","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tay Gowan","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"JaCoby Stevens","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Camaron Cheeseman","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Trey Smith","year":2021,"height":77,"weight":331,"position":"Guard","college":"Tennessee","pros":"Effective run blocker ; Can knock defenders backward and create movement at the line ; Physical ; Blocks with attitude ; Tough ; Battles hard ; Blocks through the whistle ; Heavy hands ; Shock defenders back with strong hands ; Sustains blocks ; Good length for a guard ; Excellent size ; Effective on short pulls ; Able to control defenders when he latches on them ; Torques defenders ; Strong hands ; Plays with good leverage as a run blocker; Good anchor to stop bull rushes ; Short-yardage and goal-line asset; Plug-and-play starting potential ; Experienced ; Possible emergency tackle","cons":"Pulmonary issue; blood clot problems ; Durability concerns ; Average athlete ; Lumbers in the open field ; Not a long puller ; Not a great fit for a zone-blocking system ; Loses balance ; Has to improve his footwork ;Summary:  In 2017, Quenton Nelson was the top offensive lineman in college football, but the second-best guard in the nation could have been Smith. Considering there were other good guards like Will Hernandez and Braden Smith who were second-round picks in the 2018 NFL Draft, that is really saying something for how Smith played as a freshman. Smith dominated at the point of attack and was extremely impressive when taking on Alabama. He looked like he was just scratching the surface with the upside to be even better with more experience. Smith played guard and left tackle for the Volunteers as a freshman. ;Smith had a strong sophomore season for Tennessee prior to missing the final five games of 2018 with blood clots in his lungs. The issue first impacted Smith during workouts after his freshman season. After being held out for some time, Smith returned to practice in training camp and played the first seven games of the 2018 season before the blood-clot issue returned and ended his season. Smith was able to return to the field as a junior and was able to avoid missing time in 2019 and 2020. He closed out his college career playing well for the Volunteers and was one of the top guards in college football. ;In the ground game, Smith is a load at the point of attack who has strong hands and the power to be a drive blocker. Smith uses his heavy hands to shock defenders back and drive them out of their gaps. His length and ability to sustain blocks make him tough to shed, as he turns and manipulates defenders regularly. Smith is a power run blocker who should be an excellent fit in a man-blocking scheme.","similar_player":"Kelechi Osemele.","simular_player_bio":"Osemele is quicker and more athletic than Smith, but both are strong at the point of attack with the ability to block on the edge in an emergency. Osemele (6-5, 330) and Smith are identical in size and possess strength as run blockers. Osemele was a second-round pick, and Smith is likely to go in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft.","summary":"In 2017, Quenton Nelson was the top offensive lineman in college football, but the second-best guard in the nation could have been Smith. Considering there were other good guards like Will Hernandez and Braden Smith who were second-round picks in the 2018 NFL Draft, that is really saying something for how Smith played as a freshman. Smith dominated at the point of attack and was extremely impressive when taking on Alabama. He looked like he was just scratching the surface with the upside to be even better with more experience. Smith played guard and left tackle for the Volunteers as a freshman.      Smith had a strong sophomore season for Tennessee prior to missing the final five games of 2018 with blood clots in his lungs. The issue first impacted Smith during workouts after his freshman season. After being held out for some time, Smith returned to practice in training camp and played the first seven games of the 2018 season before the blood-clot issue returned and ended his season. Smith was able to return to the field as a junior and was able to avoid missing time in 2019 and 2020. He closed out his college career playing well for the Volunteers and was one of the top guards in college football.      In the ground game, Smith is a load at the point of attack who has strong hands and the power to be a drive blocker. Smith uses his heavy hands to shock defenders back and drive them out of their gaps. His length and ability to sustain blocks make him tough to shed, as he turns and manipulates defenders regularly. Smith is a power run blocker who should be an excellent fit in a man-blocking scheme.     In pass protection, Smith is tough for defenders to get by thanks to his significant size and length. His strength and weight allow him to anchor bull rushes and stop them cold. On the inside of the line, speed rushers struggle to get past him, where his length keeps them from collapsing the pocket and his strong hands help him to sustain his block. Smith does not have the feet or agility to play left tackle in the NFL, but if there were injuriesm he could be an emergency tackle given his experience blocking on the edge at Tennessee."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Israel Mukuamu","year":2021,"height":76,"weight":205,"position":"Cornerback","college":"South Carolina","pros":"Huge height ; Excellent length ; Quality ball skills ; Skilled to slap passes away ; Adept at defending 50-50 passes ; Packs a punch to reroute ; Tough run defender ; Willing tackler ; Physical ; Press-man corner","cons":"Not fast ; Could have issues with NFL deep speed ; Lacks some explosion ; Not a twitchy athlete ; Struggles to run the route ; Will struggle to prevent separation against pro wideouts ; Needs to improve eye discipline ; Needs to improve mechanics ;Summary:  After the Seattle Seahawks won a Super Bowl with the Legion of Boom secondary leading their powerful defense, a lot of other teams across the league implemented a similar style defense. Tall cornerbacks who can play press-man coverage and have the ability to use their size and length to blanket receivers have been in demand ever since. Mukuamu is going to have some teams interested in him in the mid-rounds of the 2021 NFL Draft because he has those traits. ;Back in 2019 when NFL eyes were evaluating Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm for the next level, Mukuamu made his own impression by putting together his best game of the year – including picking off Fromm three times to help lead the Gamecocks to a shocking upset of the Bulldogs. That game put Mukuamu on the map as a prospect for the 2021 NFL Draft. The sophomore totaled four interceptions, nine passes broken up and 59 tackles that season, improving the 17 tackles, one interception and one pass batted he recorded as a freshman. Mukuamu then recorded 10 tackles and two interceptions in his five-game 2020 season. The junior dealt with some injuries and ended his year early after Will Muschamp was fired as head coach.","similar_player":"Brandon Browner","simular_player_bio":"Mukuamu reminds me of a thinner Browner. Browner (6-4, 220) was a successful press-man corner for a time with the Seahawks. Browner was able to stick in the NFL after a stretch in Canada, but he ultimately had limitations for the NFL. I could see Mukuamu being a similar caliber of player during his career.","summary":"After the Seattle Seahawks won a Super Bowl with the Legion of Boom secondary leading their powerful defense, a lot of other teams across the league implemented a similar style defense. Tall cornerbacks who can play press-man coverage and have the ability to use their size and length to blanket receivers have been in demand ever since. Mukuamu is going to have some teams interested in him in the mid-rounds of the 2021 NFL Draft because he has those traits.      Back in 2019 when NFL eyes were evaluating Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm for the next level, Mukuamu made his own impression by putting together his best game of the year – including picking off Fromm three times to help lead the Gamecocks to a shocking upset of the Bulldogs. That game put Mukuamu on the map as a prospect for the 2021 NFL Draft. The sophomore totaled four interceptions, nine passes broken up and 59 tackles that season, improving the 17 tackles, one interception and one pass batted he recorded as a freshman. Mukuamu then recorded 10 tackles and two interceptions in his five-game 2020 season. The junior dealt with some injuries and ended his year early after Will Muschamp was fired as head coach."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Thomas Graham Jr.","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Mike Strachan","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jimmy Morrissey","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Larnel Coleman","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Phil Hoskins","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jake Funk","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Patrick Johnson","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Wyatt Hubert","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jack Anderson","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kary Vincent Jr.","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Matt Farniok","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jonathon Cooper","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"William Bradley-King","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Mark Webb","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tre Nixon","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"James Wiggins","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Gerrid Doaks","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tre Norwood","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Shaka Toney","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Michal Menet","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Will Fries","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ben Skowronek","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Khyiris Tonga","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chris Wilcox","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chris Garrett","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Marquiss Spencer","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Pressley Harvin III","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kawaan Baker","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kylin Hill","year":2021,"height":71,"weight":214,"position":"Running Back","college":"Mississippi State","pros":"Physical, violent runner ; Tremendous stiff arm ; Will run over defenders ; Can pick up yards after contact ; Superb ball security ; Burst to the second level ; Strong build ; Body lean ; Knee bend ; Runs behind his pads ; Contact balance ; Keeps feet going after contact ; Can create for himself ; Decisive runner ; Strong lower body ; Improved receiving ability in 2020 ; Three-down starter ability","cons":"Can struggle with patience ; Will need work as a blitz protector ; Average receiving ability ;Summary:  Prior to leaving Mississippi State for Florida, head coach Dan Mullen recruited a lot of good talent to the Bulldogs, and Hill is one of the final Mullen players to move on to the NFL. Hill flashed as a sophomore in 2018 when he averaged 6.3 yards per carry for 734 yards with four touchdowns. That season, he also had 22 receptions for 176 yards and four scores. As a junior, Hill was one of the best backs in the SEC, averaging 5.6 yards per carry for 1,350 yards with 10 touchdowns. Hill could have entered the 2020 NFL Draft, but returned for his senior year. He only had 15 carries for 58 yards, but showed improved receiving ability especially against LSU and caught 23 passes for 237 yards and one score before opting out for the remainder of the season. ;There is a lot to like about Hill for the NFL, because he is a physical violent runner who really imposes his will on defenses. Hill is a hard-charging runner who has a strong build and will flat out run over tacklers. His excellent contact balance and strength make him hard to get on the ground, helping him instead to charge through tackle attempts and pick up a lot of extra yardage. To go along with the power to push through defenders, Hill has an excellent stiff arm that is very effective. Hill utilizes natural knee bend and body lean to runs behind his pads and maintains good leverage to keep himself on his feet.","similar_player":"Mark Ingram.","simular_player_bio":"In terms of running style, Hill reminds me of Ingram as a downhill violent runner who can pick up yards after contact. If Hill pans out in the NFL, I think he could be a running back similar to Ingram.","summary":"Prior to leaving Mississippi State for Florida, head coach Dan Mullen recruited a lot of good talent to the Bulldogs, and Hill is one of the final Mullen players to move on to the NFL. Hill flashed as a sophomore in 2018 when he averaged 6.3 yards per carry for 734 yards with four touchdowns. That season, he also had 22 receptions for 176 yards and four scores. As a junior, Hill was one of the best backs in the SEC, averaging 5.6 yards per carry for 1,350 yards with 10 touchdowns. Hill could have entered the 2020 NFL Draft, but returned for his senior year. He only had 15 carries for 58 yards, but showed improved receiving ability especially against LSU and caught 23 passes for 237 yards and one score before opting out for the remainder of the season.      There is a lot to like about Hill for the NFL, because he is a physical violent runner who really imposes his will on defenses. Hill is a hard-charging runner who has a strong build and will flat out run over tacklers. His excellent contact balance and strength make him hard to get on the ground, helping him instead to charge through tackle attempts and pick up a lot of extra yardage. To go along with the power to push through defenders, Hill has an excellent stiff arm that is very effective. Hill utilizes natural knee bend and body lean to runs behind his pads and maintains good leverage to keep himself on his feet.     While Hill is a dangerous North-South runner, he has issues with patience and can be overly aggressive. Hill is going to need to work on waiting for lanes to open up rather than bursting into a scrum.     In the passing game, Hill has more ability than was seen in a lot of college. He showed improvement in 2020 and looked better as a route-runner. His hands and route-running are average, but he has the upside to get better. Like all college backs, Hill also will need work for blitz protection in the NFL.     Hill could be a draft sleeper who turns into a nice value pick. He might go in the third or fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft but end up being better than his draft slot suggests."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jermar Jefferson","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dax Milne","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Grant Stuard","year":2021}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Travon Walker","year":2022,"height":77,"weight":275,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Georgia","pros":"Instincts ; Dangerous edge rusher ; Versatile edge defender ; Competitor, fighter ; Plays hard ; Enough speed to get around the corner ; Explosion to close ; Superb bull rush to go through tackles or guards ; Can rush from DT or DE ; Could gain weight to be full time three technique DT ; Could drop weight to be a full time edge rush ; Serious speed to power ; Developed strength ; Natural power ; Active hands ; Ability to use hands and feet at same time ; Able to shed blocks ; Tough run defender ; Pursues out of his gap ; Can hold his gap ; Play recognition ; Vision ; Excellent motor ; Tons of athletic upside","cons":"A little lacking on production ; At times more disruptive than productive; A bit of a one-year wonder ;Summary:  The loaded Georgia defensive line led the Bulldogs to a National Championship with a season of suffocating performances where they dominated the point of attack. Walker was arguably the team’s best defensive lineman from start to finish. While he did not have huge production at 37 tackles, two passes defended and six sacks, Walker provided a tremendous presence, and it was impossible to not see the disruption caused by No. 44. As a backup during his sophomore and freshman seasons, Walker totaled 28 tackles and 3.5 sacks.","similar_player":"Cam Jordan/DeForest Buckner.","simular_player_bio":"As you can see from the scout’s comments above, team sources are comparing Walker to Jordan and Bucker. If Walker gains weight, he could slide inside to be an every-down tackle like Buckner. Given his current body, however, Walker probably is more of a Jordan-style end. Jordan was picked in the back half of the 2011 NFL Draft, while Buckner was a top-10 pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. Walker could end up as a top-10 selection this year in the 2022 NFL Draft.","summary":"The loaded Georgia defensive line led the Bulldogs to a National Championship with a season of suffocating performances where they dominated the point of attack. Walker was arguably the team’s best defensive lineman from start to finish. While he did not have huge production at 37 tackles, two passes defended and six sacks, Walker provided a tremendous presence, and it was impossible to not see the disruption caused by No. 44. As a backup during his sophomore and freshman seasons, Walker totaled 28 tackles and 3.5 sacks.     Walker is a versatile and capable pass rusher. He has surprising speed, athleticism, agility, and explosion for a thick-bodied defensive lineman. Walker shows explosiveness in his burst to close when he gets free. With his natural power, Walker can bull rush through offensive tackles or guards, rolling them back to the signal-caller. Walker also has quality vision, recognition, and an ability to adjust to quarterbacks.     While Walker won’t do much dropping into coverage in the NFL, he did look good doing it when Georgia asked him to, including making a tremendous dive to tip a pass that led to a critical interception in the Bulldogs’ win over Florida last season. Walker looks surprisingly fluid and natural in space for a thick-bodied defensive lineman.      As a run defender, Walker is very strong and physical at the point of attack. He uses his strength and length to take on blocks while being very reliable at holding his gap. There is no doubt that Walker has developed strength, as he is adept at shedding blocks to flow to the ball for stops or disruption. Walker gives superb effort in both phases and always is flowing to the ball. Immediately in the NFL, Walker will be a plus run defender as a defensive end."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Aidan Hutchinson","year":2022,"height":78,"weight":261,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Michigan","pros":"Dangerous edge pass-rusher ; Good get-off ; Has variety pass-rushing moves ; Excellent pursuit defender ; Consistent source of pass pressure ; Coverts speed to power ; Assignment sound ; Disruptive ; Can cause havoc behind the line of scrimmage ; Uses hands well ; Can use his hands and feet at the same time ; Plays with good leverage ; Battles as a run defender ; Can chase down running backs down from the backside ; Pad level ; Quickness ; Instinctive ; Natural feel for a quarterback hunter ; Good vision to adjust to the quarterback ; Skilled at shedding blocks ; Functional strength to shed blocks ; Gives a second effort ; Experience against double-teams ; Ready to play immediately","cons":"Struggles versus downhill runs coming straight at him ; Can get covered up some in the ground game ; A little light ; Frame could be maxed out ; Had a serious injury in 2020;Summary:  Coming out of high school, Hutchinson was the top-rated prospect in the state of Michigan and a four-star recruit who was ranked No. 193 nationally by ESPN. Those ratings were far off, as Hutchinson became a devastating defender as an underclassman for Michigan. He was a backup behind Rashan Gary and Chase Winovich as a freshman in 2018, but Hutchinson earned a starting spot after they departed for the 2019 NFL Draft and Michigan didn’t miss a beat. In fact, Hutchinson was probably more consistent as a sophomore than Gary and Winovich were in their final seasons. The first-season starter recorded 68 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 10.5 tackles for a loss, six passes batted and two forced fumbles in 2019. ;One of the highlights of Hutchinson’s sophomore season was getting the better of Iowa right tackle Tristan Wirfs, who a year later was the starting right tackle for the Super Bowl Champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Hutchinson closed out that season with an impressive tape against Alabama right tackle Jedrick Wills, who was a top-10 pick and solid rookie a few months later. ;Hutchinson was excellent to open 2020, collecting 13 tackles and a pass batted before going down with an ankle fracture that required surgery. Coming off the injury, Hutchinson decided to return to Michigan for the 2021 season.","similar_player":"Maxx Crosby.","simular_player_bio":"As that director said above, Hutchinson has a similar style of play to Crosby. Hutchinson could be a rich-man’s Crosby considering Hutchinson has more physical talent. Crosby was one of the best defensive ends in the NFL in 2021, so that is high praise as a comparison for Hutchinson even though Crosby was not a high first-round pick himself.","summary":"Coming out of high school, Hutchinson was the top-rated prospect in the state of Michigan and a four-star recruit who was ranked No. 193 nationally by ESPN. Those ratings were far off, as Hutchinson became a devastating defender as an underclassman for Michigan. He was a backup behind Rashan Gary and Chase Winovich as a freshman in 2018, but Hutchinson earned a starting spot after they departed for the 2019 NFL Draft and Michigan didn’t miss a beat. In fact, Hutchinson was probably more consistent as a sophomore than Gary and Winovich were in their final seasons. The first-season starter recorded 68 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 10.5 tackles for a loss, six passes batted and two forced fumbles in 2019.      One of the highlights of Hutchinson’s sophomore season was getting the better of Iowa right tackle Tristan Wirfs, who a year later was the starting right tackle for the Super Bowl Champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Hutchinson closed out that season with an impressive tape against Alabama right tackle Jedrick Wills, who was a top-10 pick and solid rookie a few months later.      Hutchinson was excellent to open 2020, collecting 13 tackles and a pass batted before going down with an ankle fracture that required surgery. Coming off the injury, Hutchinson decided to return to Michigan for the 2021 season."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kayvon Thibodeaux","year":2022,"height":76,"weight":258,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Oregon","pros":"Dangerous pass rusher off the edge ; Good get-off ; Has some pass-rushing moves ; Excellent pursuit defender ; Consistent source of pass pressure ; Coverts speed to power ; Assignment sound ; Disruptive ; Can cause havoc behind the line of scrimmage ; Uses hands well ; Can use his hands and feet at the same time ; Plays with good leverage ; Battles as a run-defender ; Can chase down running backs down from the backside ; Pad level ; Quickness ; Instinctive ; Natural feel for a quarterback ; Skilled at shedding blocks ; Built-up power ; Strength to shed blocks ; Experience against double-teams ; Ready to play immediately","cons":"Does not have great length ; Some evaluators feel he is little shorter than listed numbers ; A little light ; Frame could be maxed out ; Can get dinged up ;Summary:  It can be hard for freshman to become instant starters and playmakers in major college football. They are competing against players who are 2-3 years older and have spent more time in the strength and conditioning programs for the more physically demanding level of play. Like former Oregon teammate Jevon Holland, Thibodeaux was an exception to the trend, as he became a star edge rusher in his first season for the Ducks. Thibodeaux broke out in 2019 with nine sacks, 35 tackles and three passes defended. He then played well in the seven-game 2020 season, recording just three sacks but improving his tackle total to 38.","similar_player":"Khalil Mack.","simular_player_bio":"Team sources have compared Thibodeaux to Mack. Thibodeaux could make a similar level of impact as a pass rusher as Mack in the NFL.","summary":"It can be hard for freshman to become instant starters and playmakers in major college football. They are competing against players who are 2-3 years older and have spent more time in the strength and conditioning programs for the more physically demanding level of play. Like former Oregon teammate Jevon Holland, Thibodeaux was an exception to the trend, as he became a star edge rusher in his first season for the Ducks. Thibodeaux broke out in 2019 with nine sacks, 35 tackles and three passes defended. He then played well in the seven-game 2020 season, recording just three sacks but improving his tackle total to 38.     Thibodeaux suffered an ankle injury early in the 2021 season and missed a few games. Often a prospect would have shut their year down to get healthy for the combine and pre-draft workouts, but Thibodeaux returned to the field to help his team and played at less than 100 percent. The junior showed a strong motor all year long, fighting hard through a lot of double teams. Offenses rolled plays away from him, but he still totaled seven sacks 49 tackles, 12 tackles for a loss, one pass batted and two forced fumbles in 2021. Thibodeaux then wisely decided to skip the Alamo Bowl to close out his year.     Immediately when watching Oregon, it becomes apparent that Thibodeux is an excellent athlete and a disruptive defender. He has a good burst off the ball to work upfield and a first-step that routinely lets him be the first player out of his stance on either line. Offensive tackles are easily surprised at how quickly Thibodeaux gets off the snap. He also has enough speed to turn the corner and is able to close on the quarterback. Thibodeaux is not a blinding speed rusher, like a Von Miller or Brian Burns who just blows by tackles, so he does not have elite speed, but he is sufficiently fast and can get wins with his power.     While Thibodeaux is not a large end like Joey Bosa or Jadeveon Clowney, Thibodeaux is extremely strong and has some serious power packed into his size. There is no doubt that he has functional strength to bull rush offensive tackles and roll them backward in the pocket. With some functional power to fight off blockers, Thibodeaux is not just a speed rusher because he has versatility in his skill set. Thibodeaux shows active hands and an ability to redirect. With good athleticism, he shows agility and is not an overly stiff defender on the edge. Regularly, Thibodeaux uses his quickness to get upfield and then shows an ability to sink his hips to dip under offensive tackles while using his power to swipe their hands away. Thibodeaux has serious speed to power, and that could only get more deadly as he ages in a pro strength program. When Thibodeaux gets home, he shows some physicality with his tackling and how he puts quarterbacks into the turf."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ikem Ekwonu","year":2022,"height":76,"weight":320,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"N.C. State","pros":"Fierce run blocker ; Blasts defenders and knocks them backward ; Athletic ; Agile ; Lots of upside ; Enough quickness to mirror speed rushers ; Able to bend at the knee at the knee ; Strong base to stop bull rushes ; Can play the typewriter on the edge ; Quick feet ; Quick out of his stance ; Good, thick build ; Strong ; Strength to sustain ; Physical demeanor ; Has a mean streak ; Blocks through the whistle ; Will toss defenders around ; Enough length ; Fast to the second level, open field ; Ties up defenders ; Functions well in space ; Can hit blocks in space","cons":"Raw; technique needs development ; Will bend at the waist at times ; Can reach after blitzers at times ; Gets in trouble when he doesn’t maintain good leverage ; Hand placement needs improvement ; Hands get too wide at times ;Summary:  Over the past three seasons, Ekwonu was an impressive blocker for the Wolfpack. He broke into the starting lineup in 2019, making his debut at left guard for four games prior to moving to left tackle for the final seven. Ekwonu played guard and tackle again in 2020 and then left tackle in 2021. After his third season, Ekwonu announced he was skipping his senior year to enter the 2022 NFL Draft.","similar_player":"Jedrick Wills","simular_player_bio":"Ekwonu compares well with Wills coming out of Alabama. Both were fierce run blockers with the quickness and athleticism to block on the edge. Wills has played well to open his career, and Ekwonu could be a similar style blocker in the NFL.","summary":"Over the past three seasons, Ekwonu was an impressive blocker for the Wolfpack. He broke into the starting lineup in 2019, making his debut at left guard for four games prior to moving to left tackle for the final seven. Ekwonu played guard and tackle again in 2020 and then left tackle in 2021. After his third season, Ekwonu announced he was skipping his senior year to enter the 2022 NFL Draft.     Ekwonu has some real nastiness in the ground game, where he is a fierce run blocker. Ekwonu blocks through the whistle and is very physical at the point of attack. He has a bad attitude, getting violent with defenders, pushing them around, and challenging them to hold their gaps. Ekwonu is quick out of his stance and fires to the second level. It is rare to see offensive linemen who are as fast as Ekwonu is in a straight line, and he is a real asset to get downfield on screens. Ekwonu is a smooth mover in space, so that combined with his drive-blocking ability makes him a great fit for either a zone-blocking or power man-blocking scheme in the NFL.     As a pass blocker, Ekwonu is very gifted, possessing a combination of athleticism, quickness and agility. His foor speed helps create depth in his drop to take away the edge from speed rushers. He can also play the typewriter with his feet, gliding and mirroring them to force them off balance. On top of his ability to move, Ekwonu has natural strength to anchor and stop bull rushes. Ekwonu is a smooth mover with the power to finish off defenders and to keep them from putting pressure on the quarterback."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Evan Neal","year":2022,"height":79,"weight":360,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Alabama","pros":"Massive size with height and weight ; Natural strength ; Very powerful ; Heavy hands ; Overwhelms in the ground game ; Can be a road grader who drive blocks defenders off the ball ; Overpowers defensive linemen ; Finishes blocks well ; Violent blocker ; Nastiness ; Plays with a mean streak ; Great length ; So massive he is tough to run around ; Neutralizes second efforts","cons":"Can have problems with speed rushers ; Not a gifted athlete ; Can stand up too high ; Feet can get stuck in pass protection ; Does not have left-tackle feet ; Has change-of-direction issues ; Has problems redirecting versus inside stunts ;Summary:  It can be hard for offensive linemen to start as freshman under Nick Saban, but Neal did that, and his freakish skill set is a big reason why. Truly, Neal is a mountain on the offensive line with his massive height and weight. To go along with the size, Neal is surprisingly quick and athletic for a big offensive lineman. ;Neal was a star recruit out of Florida who ended up going to Alabama, like many other elite offensive line prep stars. As a true freshman, Neal broke into the starting lineup at left guard and had an impressive debut for the Crimson Tide. In 2020, he replaced Jedrick Wills at right tackle, and Neal helped Alabama to an undefeated season and the National Championship. He was a consistent pass protector for Mac Jones and opened a lot of holes for Najee Harris. Neal moved to left tackle as a junior in 2021, and he has had a good season in Alabama’s loaded offense.","similar_player":"Orlando Brown","simular_player_bio":"Neal reminds me of Brown coming out of Oklahoma. Brown was a second-day pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, but he should have been a first-rounder. I think Neal could be a similar style blocker to Brown as a pro.","summary":"It can be hard for offensive linemen to start as freshman under Nick Saban, but Neal did that, and his freakish skill set is a big reason why. Truly, Neal is a mountain on the offensive line with his massive height and weight. To go along with the size, Neal is surprisingly quick and athletic for a big offensive lineman.      Neal was a star recruit out of Florida who ended up going to Alabama, like many other elite offensive line prep stars. As a true freshman, Neal broke into the starting lineup at left guard and had an impressive debut for the Crimson Tide. In 2020, he replaced Jedrick Wills at right tackle, and Neal helped Alabama to an undefeated season and the National Championship. He was a consistent pass protector for Mac Jones and opened a lot of holes for Najee Harris. Neal moved to left tackle as a junior in 2021, and he has had a good season in Alabama’s loaded offense.     Neal is a load in the ground game, knocking defenders off the ball and riding them out of their gaps. He engulfs edge defenders and keeps them from flowing to the ball. Thanks to his ability to generate movement, Neal is an asset in short-yardage and goal-line situations. Fewer offensive linemen play with a mean streak in recent years, but that lesson was lost on Neal, who will get very physical and violent with defenders. With heavy hands, Neal shocks defenders, and he can manhandle defensive linemen at that point of attack. Neal looks to pancake them and is a bully on the field who really beats up opponents. Neal moves well for his size, but his size gives him some limitations to hit blocks on smaller defenders in space. Hence, he could be better in a power man-blocking scheme in the NFL."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Drake London","year":2022,"height":77,"weight":210,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"USC","pros":"Phenomenal after the catch ; Physical runner ; Hard to tackle ; Tough receiver ; Willing to go across the middle ; Quality route runner ; Strong hands ; Elusive ; High points the ball ; Gritty receiver ; Reliable; rarely drops passes ; Tracks the ball well ; Adjusts well ; Late hands ; Good technique ; Adept at finding soft spots in zone ; Durable ; Experienced and successful against good college programs ; Makes big plays in the clutch ; Gives a size mismatch ; Ready to contribute immediately","cons":"Average speed ; Could have separation issues from NFL corners ; Could struggle to get open from man coverage ; Should add more weight to help overpower defensive backs ; Lacks deep speed ;Summary:  When Drake London walked onto campus, the Trojans already had some veteran receivers who were future pro prospects. Players like Michael Pittman Jr., Amon-Ra St. Brown and Tyler Vaughns were being scouted for the next level, and Pittman ended up a future second-round pick while St. Brown looks to have been a steal as an early fourth-rounder. Those older players were all good receivers for quarterback Kedon Slovis, but London was too good to keep on the bench, rotating into the game and flashing some special ability. Over his 2019 freshman season, he brought in 39 receptions for 567 yards and five touchdowns. ;London took on a bigger role in 2020, as a replacement for Pittman, but the pandemic-shortened season limited London to only six games. The sophomore still recorded 33 catches for 502 yards and three touchdowns. London then began dominating as a junior in 2021. His season only lasted eight games, however, ending due to a broken ankle. London caught 88 receptions for 1,084 yards and seven touchdowns during his year. ;In the NFL, there are different types of mismatch receivers. Some kill defenses with vertical speed; some are amazing route-runners who generate consistent separation; and others are too big and physical for defensive backs to contain. London is the lattermost as a big wideout is a warrior on the football field. He also plays with the infectious attitude of a true competitor. That makes London a very fun player to watch and the kind of receiver who energizes his entire team.","similar_player":"Mike Evans/Kenny Golladay","simular_player_bio":"If London can run well and play a little faster than expected, he could be a Mike Evans-type receiver. If the speed concerns translate to him being incapable of separating, London could be similar to Golladay.","summary":"When Drake London walked onto campus, the Trojans already had some veteran receivers who were future pro prospects. Players like Michael Pittman Jr., Amon-Ra St. Brown and Tyler Vaughns were being scouted for the next level, and Pittman ended up a future second-round pick while St. Brown looks to have been a steal as an early fourth-rounder. Those older players were all good receivers for quarterback Kedon Slovis, but London was too good to keep on the bench, rotating into the game and flashing some special ability. Over his 2019 freshman season, he brought in 39 receptions for 567 yards and five touchdowns.      London took on a bigger role in 2020, as a replacement for Pittman, but the pandemic-shortened season limited London to only six games. The sophomore still recorded 33 catches for 502 yards and three touchdowns. London then began dominating as a junior in 2021. His season only lasted eight games, however, ending due to a broken ankle. London caught 88 receptions for 1,084 yards and seven touchdowns during his year.      In the NFL, there are different types of mismatch receivers. Some kill defenses with vertical speed; some are amazing route-runners who generate consistent separation; and others are too big and physical for defensive backs to contain. London is the lattermost as a big wideout is a warrior on the football field. He also plays with the infectious attitude of a true competitor. That makes London a very fun player to watch and the kind of receiver who energizes his entire team."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Charles Cross","year":2022,"height":77,"weight":310,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Mississippi State","pros":"Excellent athlete ; Fast edge protector ; Quick feet ; Ability to kick slide ; Plays the typewriter with his feet ; Rides defenders around the pocket ; Smooth mover ; Adjusts to the inside ; Ideal size ; Good length ; Runs really well for a big lineman ; Pulls well ; Fires to the second level ; Ability to stay on his feet ; Ability to sustain blocks ; Mobility for zone scheme ; Size for man scheme ; Finishes defenders off ; Blocks through the whistle ; Upside","cons":"Needs some developmental time ; Needs to get stronger ; Needs to get bigger ;Summary:  Cross broke into the starting lineup in 2020 and was a good left tackle for the Bulldogs over the past two seasons. Playing in the SEC West, Cross saw a lot of excellent competition, and he enters the NFL with two good seasons of reps going against elite talent. Helped by his size and quickness, Cross has a superb skill set with upside for the NFL.","similar_player":"Ronnie Stanley","simular_player_bio":"Cross reminds me of Stanley coming out of Notre Dame. Stanley was a great athlete with quickness who could stand to get stronger for the NFL. He has turned into a very good pro, and Cross could follow a similar path.","summary":"Cross broke into the starting lineup in 2020 and was a good left tackle for the Bulldogs over the past two seasons. Playing in the SEC West, Cross saw a lot of excellent competition, and he enters the NFL with two good seasons of reps going against elite talent. Helped by his size and quickness, Cross has a superb skill set with upside for the NFL.     Cross really excels in pass protection, showing a special skill set to be a blind-side protector in the NFL. He has quick feet and the length to shut off the corner from speed rushers. Thanks to his smooth athleticism to go along with his speed, Cross is adept at playing the typewriter with his feet to cut off the edge. He also will use his quickness and agility to ride defenders around the pocket and open up the left side as an option for quarterbacks to slide laterally. Cross is able to adjust to inside moves, and with his quick reaction skills, he moves to cut off inside lanes. There is no doubt that Cross is very good at mirroring speed rushers coming off the edge. He has more issues with physical defensive ends, but he does have the size in his base to anchor."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Garrett Wilson","year":2022,"height":72,"weight":193,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Explosive playmaker ; Very fast ; Fantastic body control ; Quick feet ; Agility ; Can run away from defensive backs ; Constantly generates separation and gets open quickly ; Smooth route-runner ; Twitchy in and out of breaks ; Sudden ; Shifty ; Easy speed ; Can challenge defenses vertically ; Fast; can burn cornerbacks over the top ; Good recognition, feel ; Dangerous runner after the catch ; Threat to score and rip off long gains on any touch ; First-step quickness ; Deep-threat receiver ; Killer mentality; lethal player who can dominate defenses; Playmaker ; Good athleticism ; Experienced; ready to contribute quickly ; Excelled against elite competition ; Potential to be a No. 1 receiver in the NFL","cons":"Does not have great size ; Less-than-ideal height ;Summary:  In recent years, Ohio State has been loaded with NFL talent at the wide receiver position. Chris Olave broke out for the program 2019 season, but Wilson flashed as well in his debut that season, recording 30 receptions for 432 yards and five touchdowns on the year. In the shortened 2020 season, Wilson took 43 receptions for 687 yards and six touchdowns. Wilson then dominated as a junior while also missing some time with injuries. He was C.J. Stroud’s No. 1 receiver, totaling 70 receptions for 1,058 yards and 12 touchdowns. After his tremendous 2021 season, Wilson decided to skip the Rose Bowl and his senior year to move on to the 2022 NFL Draft.","similar_player":"Odell Beckham Jr.","simular_player_bio":"Wilson’s overall style of play in terms of his speed, route-running, and yards-after-the-catch skills remind me of Beckham. Beckham went in the top half of the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. Wilson could also be an early pick, likely early in the teens of Round 1 of the 2022 NFL Draft.","summary":"In recent years, Ohio State has been loaded with NFL talent at the wide receiver position. Chris Olave broke out for the program 2019 season, but Wilson flashed as well in his debut that season, recording 30 receptions for 432 yards and five touchdowns on the year. In the shortened 2020 season, Wilson took 43 receptions for 687 yards and six touchdowns. Wilson then dominated as a junior while also missing some time with injuries. He was C.J. Stroud’s No. 1 receiver, totaling 70 receptions for 1,058 yards and 12 touchdowns. After his tremendous 2021 season, Wilson decided to skip the Rose Bowl and his senior year to move on to the 2022 NFL Draft.     The first attribute that jumps out about Wilson is speed. He is a fast wideout who can break a game open. Beyond his fast first-step, Wilson has a second gear to accelerate down the field and stretch defenses over the top. He can blow by double coverage and score from anywhere on the field. His speed and athleticism allow him to consistently generate separation from defensive backs because he is very difficult to run with. Along with being a vertical threat, Wilson should be a good third-down weapon in the NFL given his ability to get open on short to intermediate routes.     Wilson is excellent after the catch. He is very elusive in the open field, possessing phenomenal feet to dodge tacklers, stop/start, and cut through the secondary. Wilson’s yards-after-the-catch skills in combination with his speed make him a major threat to turn a short reception into a long gain."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chris Olave","year":2022,"height":73,"weight":188,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Excellent route-runner ; Consittently generating separation and getting open quickly ; Has twitch in and out of breaks ; Sudden ; Shifty ; Easy speed ; Can challenge defenses vertically ; Fast; can burn cornerbacks over the top ; Good recognition, feel ; Dangerous runner after the catch ; Threat to score and rip off long gains on any touch ; Consistently creates separation ; First-step quickness ; Deep-threat receiver ; Killer mentality; lethal player who can dominate defenses; Playmaker ; Good athleticism ; Experienced; ready to contribute quickly ; Excelled against elite competition ; Potential to be a No. 1 receiver in the NFL","cons":"Does not have great size ; Thinner build ; Could stand to add strength ; Body catches some passes he could catch with his hands ; Ability to hold up in the NFL? ;Summary:  Despite the Buckeyes having other good receiving talent with more experience on their 2019 roster, Olave because their most dynamic receiver playmaker that season as he totaled 849 yards and 12 touchdowns on 49 catches. He was a big-time point producer and the No. 1 receiver for Justin Fields. Olave looked like he was just getting started, because his 2019 numbers were a huge increase over his freshman year when he caught 12 passes for 197 yards with three scores.","similar_player":"Chris Godwin","simular_player_bio":"Olave reminds me of Godwin with his speed, smooth route-running, and polish as a receiver. Olave, however, could stand to fill out his frame to be more like Godwin, who is about 20 pounds heavier. If Olave pans out, he could be a receiver similar to Godwin.","summary":"Despite the Buckeyes having other good receiving talent with more experience on their 2019 roster, Olave because their most dynamic receiver playmaker that season as he totaled 849 yards and 12 touchdowns on 49 catches. He was a big-time point producer and the No. 1 receiver for Justin Fields. Olave looked like he was just getting started, because his 2019 numbers were a huge increase over his freshman year when he caught 12 passes for 197 yards with three scores.     The 2020 season was shortened to only seven games for Olave, but he played well while also dealing with some injuries. Olave recorded 50 receptions for 729 yards and seven touchdowns on the year. He had impressive outings against Penn State (7-120-2), Michigan State (10-139-1) and Clemson (6-132-2). In 2021, Olave recorded 65 catches for 936 yards and 13 touchdowns. He played well while splitting targets with Garrett Wilson. Olave helped Wilson produce a massive year, and Olave also set Ohio State’s career record for touchdown catches.      The modern NFL is driven by passing, so teams are always on the look out for receiving weapons who can help move the chains and produce big plays. Thus, there should be plenty of teams targeting Olave in the 2022 NFL Draft      Olave is very polished receiver, showing a well-rounded skill set with good technique. While he is not a burner like DeSean Jackson, Henry Ruggs, or Will Fuller, Olave is fast and can run by defensive backs. Olave also has the ability to challenge defenses over the top and is a threat to go vertical for a score on any reception."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jameson Williams","year":2022,"height":74,"weight":189,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Alabama","pros":"Extremely fast; elite speed ; Deep-threat receiver ; First-step quickness ; Explosive ; Superb at getting separation ; Second gear speed ; Sudden ; Adjusts well to the ball ; Fast in and out of breaks ; Potential to be an excellent route-runner ; Above average run-after-the-catch skills ; Excellent balance ; Tremendous vision ; Quick feet ; Big-play threat ; Threat to score on any touch ; Stretches a defense vertically ; Quick release off of the line ; Experienced and successful against good college programs ; Makes big plays in the clutch ; Durability ; Good character ; Strong off the field ; Ready to contribute immediately","cons":"One-year wonder ; More straight line ; Not incredibly elusive or dynamic run-after-the-catch skills ; Coming off ACL tear ; Rookie season and development could be delayed ;Summary:  Ohio State has been loaded at the wide receiver position for year, and the presence of Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson relegated Jameson Williams to being a backup. Williams flashed deep speed for the Buckeyes in 2019 (6-112-1) and 2020 (9-154-2), but he decided to transfer out for 2021 as Olave and Wilson were manning the starting spots. ;Williams quickly became an electric playmaker for the Crimson Tide. He was in dominant form to close out the 2021 season, including lighting up Georgia in the SEC Championship (7-184-2), Arkansas (8-190-3), LSU (10-160-1) and Texas A&M (10-146-2). Williams also was a phenomenal gunner on punt coverage. Unfortunately Williams tore an ACL in the National Championship game. On the year, Williams averaged 19.9 yards per catch for 1,572 yards and 15 touchdowns on 79 catches.","similar_player":"Will Fuller/Hollywood Brown/Henry Ruggs.","simular_player_bio":"NFL team sources compared Williams to Fuller, Brown and Ruggs. Here is what one director of player personnel said about Williams, “He’s more like Henry Ruggs than Jaylen Waddle. Williams is more linear than Waddle. He is more similar to Will Fuller, but not as good of a route runner as Fuller. Williams has serious speed, like Ruggs, but Williams has more feel and football sense than Ruggs. Jameson could be a longer Hollywood Brown.”","summary":"Ohio State has been loaded at the wide receiver position for year, and the presence of Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson relegated Jameson Williams to being a backup. Williams flashed deep speed for the Buckeyes in 2019 (6-112-1) and 2020 (9-154-2), but he decided to transfer out for 2021 as Olave and Wilson were manning the starting spots.      Williams quickly became an electric playmaker for the Crimson Tide. He was in dominant form to close out the 2021 season, including lighting up Georgia in the SEC Championship (7-184-2), Arkansas (8-190-3), LSU (10-160-1) and Texas A&M (10-146-2). Williams also was a phenomenal gunner on punt coverage. Unfortunately Williams tore an ACL in the National Championship game. On the year, Williams averaged 19.9 yards per catch for 1,572 yards and 15 touchdowns on 79 catches.     There is a lot to like about Williams for the NFL. He is extremely fast, helping him create separation from defensive backs over the top and stretch the field vertically. Williams is a home run hitter who has a second gear to run by defenders and get open deep down the field. Off the snap, Williams is seriously explosive and blows through the defense. While Williams is extremely fast, he has quality height and length that should still him more effective as a downfield receiver in the NFL."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jordan Davis","year":2022,"height":78,"weight":340,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"Georgia","pros":"Rare size/speed combination; Heavy nose tackle ; Good athlete ; Flexible ; Change of direction skills ; Can eat up double teams ; Lateral anchor ; Quickness ; Bull rush ; Tough run defender ; Eats up blockers; frees up linebackers ; Carries weight well ; Strong at the point of attack ; Good get-off when fresh ; Quick at the point of attack ; Successful against good competition ; Uses hands and feet at same time ; Impossible to move at the point of attack ; Ready to contribute quickly ; Can play a variety of techniques in a 4-3 or 3-4 ; Tough ; Upside","cons":"Limited pass-rusher ; Will need to stay on top of his conditioning ; Can play too high when fatigued ;Summary:  Over the past four years, Davis was a key cog in leading Georgia to have a dominant defense year-in-and-year out. Davis made an impact as a freshman with 1.5 sacks. He had 2.5 sacks and 18 tackles as a sophomore. In 2020, Davis notched 16 tackles and one sack. As a senior in 2021, Davis had 32 tackles and two sacks.","similar_player":"John Henderson.","simular_player_bio":"Multiple team sources have compared Davis to Henderson. Henderson (6-7, 335) was a tall, mammoth nose tackle who was a tough run defender for the Jaguars and Raiders. Henderson went to a few Pro Bowls during his career and was an interior run-stuffing force. Davis could become a similar pro.","summary":"Over the past four years, Davis was a key cog in leading Georgia to have a dominant defense year-in-and-year out. Davis made an impact as a freshman with 1.5 sacks. He had 2.5 sacks and 18 tackles as a sophomore. In 2020, Davis notched 16 tackles and one sack. As a senior in 2021, Davis had 32 tackles and two sacks.     Davis is a real asset in the ground game. He is impossible to move at the point of attack and has a strong anchor. He holds his ground well and offensive linemen are unable to generate any kind of push against Davis. His lateral anchor is good as well. Davis regularly uses his strength and size to clog up the middle. With Davis on the inside, it is rare to see a hole open up on an interior wall. He creates a wall and leads to a lot of run stuffs that provide good down-and-distance situations. He also has the speed and athleticism to flow to the ball and get in on tackles outside of his gap. Maintaining leverage and his conditioning will be points of emphasis as a pro. Still, Davis should be one of the best run-defending nose tackle early in his NFL career."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kyle Hamilton","year":2022,"height":76,"weight":220,"position":"Safety","college":"Notre Dame","pros":"Imposing size ; Strong build ; Fast ; Serious straight-line speed ; Burst coming downhill ; Very good ball skills ; High-points the ball well ; Soft hands ; Enforcer strong safety ; Hybrid strong safety and sub linebacker flexibility; Productive ; Experienced","cons":"May not have safety instincts ; Has some issues in space ; Missed tackles ; Could struggle to play man in the NFL ; Not a man-coverage safety on tight ends, receivers ; Some stiffness that’s common with big safeties ; Not a fit for free safety ; Change-of-direction issues ; Not an interchangeable safety ; May grow into a linebacker ;Summary:  Hamilton was one of the top safeties in college football over the past three seasons, earning a lot of acclaim from his freshman season on. He was one of the rare players who was able to start as a freshman for Notre Dame. Hamilton put together an excellent freshman season for the Fighting Irish, showing good ball skills with four interceptions and six passes broken up to go along with 41 tackles. As a sophomore, Hamilton totaled 56 tackles, an interception and six passes broken up. He was the best player on a Notre Dame defense that helped lead the team to the college football playoff. In 2021, Hamilton recorded 31 tackles, three interceptions and three passes defended. He missed the last five games of the year due to a knee injury suffered while tackling USC’s Drake London. The things that make Hamilton special for the NFL are his imposing size, excellent speed, and impressive ball skills.","similar_player":"Kam Chancellor/Jeremy Chinn","simular_player_bio":"Team sources said Hamilton is a similar prospect to Chinn. Chinn hasn’t been in the NFL very long, but did have an impressive 2020 rookie year with Carolina. Hamilton could be a similar pro to Chancellor. It makes a lot of sense as they are close to the same size. Chancellor (6-3, 225) had a playmaking presence but also had some limitations from stiffness at his size. In the NFL, I could see Hamilton being a pro similar to Chancellor.","summary":"Hamilton was one of the top safeties in college football over the past three seasons, earning a lot of acclaim from his freshman season on. He was one of the rare players who was able to start as a freshman for Notre Dame. Hamilton put together an excellent freshman season for the Fighting Irish, showing good ball skills with four interceptions and six passes broken up to go along with 41 tackles. As a sophomore, Hamilton totaled 56 tackles, an interception and six passes broken up. He was the best player on a Notre Dame defense that helped lead the team to the college football playoff. In 2021, Hamilton recorded 31 tackles, three interceptions and three passes defended. He missed the last five games of the year due to a knee injury suffered while tackling USC’s Drake London. The things that make Hamilton special for the NFL are his imposing size, excellent speed, and impressive ball skills.     Hamilton has some pass-coverage limitations that are common armong large safeties, so he does not project to being able to play man coverage on NFL receivers or mismatch receiving tight ends, who he will have a hard time of running with them out of breaks. Hamilton struggled in man on slot receivers in 2021. He could be able to handle man coverage on an average tight end, but he would not be a good fit for man on someone like Travis Kelce, Darren Waller or Kyle Pitts. With his lack of instincts on the back end, Hamilton is not a fit to be a deep free safety. In the sub package, Hamilton could be better off being moved to linebacker. As a safety, Hamilton is a true strong safety who does not possesses the flexibility to switch to free safety. On the plus side, there is no doubt that Hamilton has special straight-line speed and serious ball skills. He also has soft hands and uses his speed to eat up ground when he breaks on the ball."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kenyon Green","year":2022,"height":76,"weight":325,"position":"Guard","college":"Texas A&M","pros":"Athletic ; Good quickness for a big blocker ; Quick feet ; Well-balanced blocker ; Thick build ; Can generate movement in the ground game ; Packs a punch off the ball ; Can push defenders out of their gap ; Sustains blocks with developed strength; Leans on defenders ; Gets within the frame of defenders to create a push ; Light on his feet ; Able to mirror speed rushers ; Gets depth in his drop to neutralize speed rushers ; Bends at the knee ; Quick to the second level ; Good anchor ; Scheme versatile ; Upside","cons":"Half an inch shorter than his listed height ; Arms could be shorter than expected ; Played better at guard than he did at tackle ;Summary:  Like safety and running back, guard in one of the positions that gets downgraded in NFL drafts. Many years, however, a guard sneaks into the late first round because playoffs team with good overall rosters are looking for a potential plug-and-play starter to help their offensive line. Texas A&M guard Kenyon Green could be that type of prospect for the 2022 NFL Draft. In speaking to sources at multiple teams, they see him as having late first-round or early second-round potential.","similar_player":"Davin Joseph","simular_player_bio":"Green reminds me of a slightly better Joseph. Joseph (6-3, 313) went to multiple Pro Bowls after being a late first-round pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. I could see Green having a similar career in the NFL.","summary":"Like safety and running back, guard in one of the positions that gets downgraded in NFL drafts. Many years, however, a guard sneaks into the late first round because playoffs team with good overall rosters are looking for a potential plug-and-play starter to help their offensive line. Texas A&M guard Kenyon Green could be that type of prospect for the 2022 NFL Draft. In speaking to sources at multiple teams, they see him as having late first-round or early second-round potential.     “I think Green goes late first, early second,” said an area scout during the 2021 season. “He’s a guard in the NFL. Has good size at 6-foot-3-and-half, good length, can get overextended at times, but solid overall football player.”"}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jahan Dotson","year":2022,"height":71,"weight":178,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Penn State","pros":"Dangerous playmaker ; Routinely makes amazing highlight-reel catches ; Threat to score and rip off long gains on any touch ; Superb hands; Natural hands catcher ; Smooth route-runner ; Has a burst out of his breaks ; Consistently generates separation ; Sudden ; Chaellenges a defense vertically ; Finds soft spots in zone ; Superb on double moves ; Speed to go vertical ; Tough and competitive ; Tracks the ball well ; Excellent on 50-50 passes for a small receiver ; Impressive catch radius for a small receiver","cons":"Undersized ; Light ; Short ; Will have problems with long NFL corners ; Could be limited to being a slot receiver ; Could have a hard time getting off contact ; Needs to get stronger ;Summary:  Penn State has recruited some excellent skill position players under James Franklin, and Dotson will be the latest of those athletes who is an early-round prospect for an NFL draft. Dotson notched 27 catches for 488 yards and five touchdowns in 2019. As a sophomore in 2020, Dotson collected 52 passes for 884 yards and eight touchdowns. Dotson then recorded 91 receptions in 2021 for 1,182 yards and 12 touchdowns. He was excellent as a junior, producing a lot of big plays for Penn State. Dotson should have had an even bigger season, but quarterback Sean Clifford routinely missed him wide open downfield with inaccurate passes. In the 2021 opener against Wisconsin alone, Dotson should have had touchdowns of over 80 yards, 70 yards and 60 yards, but terrible passes from Clifford blew those opportunities. That happened in other games as well, so while Dotson put together a bigger stat line in 2021, he was even better than the numbers illustrate. ;There is a lot to like about Dotson for the NFL. He is a dynamic dangerous playmaker who is a threat to score and rip off long gains on any reception. With speed off the line and a second gear, Dotson will blaze through his route and his burst out of his breaks helps him consistently create separation. He also is dangerous on double moves, as his route-running and suddenness allow him to get open downfield while challenging defenses vertically. Dotson shows superb hands and is a natural hands catcher who is very reliable at securing ball.","similar_player":"Elijah Moore","simular_player_bio":"Dotson and Moore are almost identical in size and are dangerous slot receivers. Moore is a quick route-runner who can get open and has reliable hands. Dotson could be a similar NFL wideoute, and maybe a better version of Moore.","summary":"Penn State has recruited some excellent skill position players under James Franklin, and Dotson will be the latest of those athletes who is an early-round prospect for an NFL draft. Dotson notched 27 catches for 488 yards and five touchdowns in 2019. As a sophomore in 2020, Dotson collected 52 passes for 884 yards and eight touchdowns. Dotson then recorded 91 receptions in 2021 for 1,182 yards and 12 touchdowns. He was excellent as a junior, producing a lot of big plays for Penn State. Dotson should have had an even bigger season, but quarterback Sean Clifford routinely missed him wide open downfield with inaccurate passes. In the 2021 opener against Wisconsin alone, Dotson should have had touchdowns of over 80 yards, 70 yards and 60 yards, but terrible passes from Clifford blew those opportunities. That happened in other games as well, so while Dotson put together a bigger stat line in 2021, he was even better than the numbers illustrate.      There is a lot to like about Dotson for the NFL. He is a dynamic dangerous playmaker who is a threat to score and rip off long gains on any reception. With speed off the line and a second gear, Dotson will blaze through his route and his burst out of his breaks helps him consistently create separation. He also is dangerous on double moves, as his route-running and suddenness allow him to get open downfield while challenging defenses vertically. Dotson shows superb hands and is a natural hands catcher who is very reliable at securing ball."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Zion Johnson","year":2022,"height":74,"weight":314,"position":"Guard","college":"Boston College","pros":"Strong upper and lower body ; Power to move defenders out of their gap ; Strength to sustain blocks ; Can sink and anchor against bull rushes ; Technician ; Well-developed technique ; Gets to blocks on the second level ; Hand placement ; Good knee bend; Decent feet; Enough athleticism to start on the inside ; Big hands – 10.88 inches ; Plug-and-play starting ability","cons":"Limited to guard ; Has some problems with speed rushers ; Lacks elite quickness or athleticism ;Summary:  Johnson started out his college career at Davidson before transferring. In 2019, Johnson made seven starts at left guard in his first season with Boston College. He then looked improved as junior, showing NFL ability. While Johnson played some tackle, his natural position was guard. As a senior, Johnson put together a solid season, but he struggled with the speed rushers from Florida State to close out the year. Since then, Johnson put together good performances at the Senior Bowl and the combine. Team sources like Johnson and said he really helped himself, showing plug-and-play starting ability in Mobile and Indianapolis. They like how Johnson is a well-balanced blocker who is effective in both phases. ;From a skill-set perspective, Johnson is a technician with impressive play strength. In pass protection, he has good hand placement and knee bend. Those things help him to hold his ground and sustain blocks. Johnson not only the upper body strength to tie up defenders, as he also has the thick lower body that allows him to sink his weight and anchor against bull rushes. Johnson has enough quickness, athleticism, and feet to slide and mirror, but could use some work for taking on NFL speed rushers.","similar_player":"Cody Whitehair.","simular_player_bio":"Johnson reminds some of Whitehair. Both are technicians with quality play strength, sufficient athleticism, enough quickness, and toughness. Whitehair was a second-round pick in 2016, and Johnson should go no lower than the second round in the 2022 NFL Draft.","summary":"Johnson started out his college career at Davidson before transferring. In 2019, Johnson made seven starts at left guard in his first season with Boston College. He then looked improved as junior, showing NFL ability. While Johnson played some tackle, his natural position was guard. As a senior, Johnson put together a solid season, but he struggled with the speed rushers from Florida State to close out the year. Since then, Johnson put together good performances at the Senior Bowl and the combine. Team sources like Johnson and said he really helped himself, showing plug-and-play starting ability in Mobile and Indianapolis. They like how Johnson is a well-balanced blocker who is effective in both phases.      From a skill-set perspective, Johnson is a technician with impressive play strength. In pass protection, he has good hand placement and knee bend. Those things help him to hold his ground and sustain blocks. Johnson not only the upper body strength to tie up defenders, as he also has the thick lower body that allows him to sink his weight and anchor against bull rushes. Johnson has enough quickness, athleticism, and feet to slide and mirror, but could use some work for taking on NFL speed rushers."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Treylon Burks","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":225,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Arkansas","pros":"Tough receiver ; Willing to go across the middle ; Good route runner ; Strong hands ; Dangerous after the catch ; Has a burst to run away from defenders ; Elusive ; Dangerous on 50-50 passes ; Out-positions defensive backs on contested catches ; High-points the ball ; Gritty receiver ; Sudden out of breaks ; Can generate some separation ; Reliable; rarely drops passes ; Tracks the ball well ; Adjusts well ; Late hands ; Good technique ; Adept at finding soft spots in zone ; Durable ; Experienced and successful against good college programs ; Makes big plays in the clutch ; Strong ; Thick frame to push around defensive backs ; Physical ; Ready to contribute immediately","cons":"Not a burner ; Lacks deep speed ; Could have separation issues from NFL corners ;Summary:  The 2021 Arkansas Razorbacks were a tough team that put together an impressive season with an 8-4 record in the toughest division of college football. Their best player was Treylon Burks, who put up some huge games and made big plays in the clutch while also playing banged up at times. On the year, Burks totaled 66 receptions for 1,104 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also took 14 carries for 112 yards and a rushing touchdown. As a sophomore in the shortened 2020 season, he had 51 catches for 820 yards and seven touchdowns. After his excellent junior year, Burks decided to skip the Outback Bowl versus Penn State to begin his draft preparation.","similar_player":"A.J. Brown","simular_player_bio":"Burks is very similar to A.J. Brown coming out of Ole Miss, and I believe that Burks will be an effective No. 1 receiver like Brown is in the NFL. Brown (6-0, 226) faced questions about how fast he was, which led to him being a second-round pick, but like Burks, Brown plays plenty fast enough while being an excellent runner after the catch. Burks played similarly for Arkansas. Like Brown, Burks could go in the second round, but Burks might get picked in the back half of the first round, which is where Brown probably should have gone.","summary":"The 2021 Arkansas Razorbacks were a tough team that put together an impressive season with an 8-4 record in the toughest division of college football. Their best player was Treylon Burks, who put up some huge games and made big plays in the clutch while also playing banged up at times. On the year, Burks totaled 66 receptions for 1,104 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also took 14 carries for 112 yards and a rushing touchdown. As a sophomore in the shortened 2020 season, he had 51 catches for 820 yards and seven touchdowns. After his excellent junior year, Burks decided to skip the Outback Bowl versus Penn State to begin his draft preparation.     What Burks can do as a possessional receiver really sets him apart. He is a dangerous wideout, who while not being a burner with rare speed, makes up for it with polish and physicality. Burks relies on good route-running and his strong, reliable hands to do the dirty work and move the chains in the short to intermediate part of the field.      Burks is very dangerous with the ball in his hands. He uses his well-built frame to break tackles and is very difficult for a lot of defensive backs to get to the ground. His strength to run through their hands makes it difficult for them to get a hold of him. While Burks isn’t super elusive and is more straight-line athlete, he does have the feet to dodge some tacklers in the open field. Burks has excellent yards-after-the-catch potential for the next level, where he could be a great fit for a West Coast offense."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Trevor Penning","year":2022,"height":79,"weight":325,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Northern Iowa","pros":"Nasty presence with a serious mean streak ; Violent blocker ; Beats up defenders ; Blocks hard through the whistle ; Wears down defenders ; Sets a physical tone ; Quality athlete ; Agile; loose hips and ankles ; Quality feet ; Bends at the knee ; Quick out of his stance ; Plays with good leverage; Can mirror speed rushers ; Gets depth in his drop to cut off the edge ; Good length ; Tough to run around ; Natural to avoid bending at the waist ; Gets a push in the ground game; Can blast defenders out of their gap ; Manipulates defenders and turns them ; Can generate movement in the ground game ; Can move in the open field ; Can hit blocks in space ; Big hands – 10.25 inches ; Upside","cons":"Technique needs development ; Can struggle to adjust ; Can be late to react to rush moves ; Should work to improve versus inside rushes ; Opens up chest with hands too wide on some rushes ; Big jump in competition ;Summary:  For the 2021 NFL Draft, Northern Iowa had an offensive tackle who created a buzz in the scouting community with Spencer Brown, and the program has an even better prospect for the 2022 NFL Draft in Trevor Penning. Penning was a 3-year starter at Northern Iowa and then performed well at the Senior Bowl against the higher level of competition.","similar_player":"Bryan Bulaga","simular_player_bio":"Bulaga (6-5, 314) and Penning are similar size, with both having plus athleticism and some nastiness as blockers. Bulaga was a late first-rounder, and Penning should go in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft.","summary":"For the 2021 NFL Draft, Northern Iowa had an offensive tackle who created a buzz in the scouting community with Spencer Brown, and the program has an even better prospect for the 2022 NFL Draft in Trevor Penning. Penning was a 3-year starter at Northern Iowa and then performed well at the Senior Bowl against the higher level of competition.     Penning is a gifted pass blocker with a combination of length, athleticism, quickness and agility. His quick enough feet help him get depth in his drop to take away the edge from speed rushers, and his long frame makes it hard for defenders to get around him. Penning plays with good leverage to stop bull rushes and is able to bend at the knee. Occasionally, Penning opens up his chest too much and is slow to adjust to moves to the inside or outside that he doesn’t anticipate. Thus, he is not a finished product and needs some developmental time. Coming from his lower level of competition, it could be in the best interest of both Penning and his pro team to spend half the 2022 season acclimating him as a backup before working him into the starting lineup."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kenny Pickett","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":220,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Pittsburgh","pros":"Accurate passer ; Tremendous pocket composure ; Excellent decision maker ; Fits passes into tight windows ; Superb ball placement ; Throws a very catchable ball ; Can throw receivers open ; Beats good coverage with accuracy, placement ; Excellent timing ; Leads receivers for more yardage after the catch ; Able to loft in touch passes ; Advanced field vision ; Moves eyes through progressions ; Quality arm ; Can push the ball vertically ; Phenomenal deep-ball accuracy ; Can fire fastballs into tight windows ; Good internal clock ; Mastered his offense ; Ball security ; Mobility ; Difficult to sack ; Keeps his eyes downfield while scrambling ; Can hurt defenses on the ground ; Dangerous to pick up yards on the ground ; Good height ; Thick build for the next level ; Good fit for a west coast offense ; Rhythm thrower ; Intangibles ; Leadership ; Student of the game ; Leadership personality ; Great preparation skills ; Tough; plays injured ; Hard worker","cons":"Good skill set, but not elite ; Smaller hands, wears gloves ; Can have a couple of mistaken decisions per game ; One year wonder ; Inconsistent anticipation ; Inconsistent instincts passer ;Summary:  In recent years there have been some quarterback prospects who went from late-round or non-prospect status to being the top quarterback for a draft class and high first-round picks. Kyler Murray was expected to be playing professional baseball after being a first-round pick of the Oakland A’s, yet he became the No. 1 pick in the 2019 draft after a huge season at Oklahoma. A year later Joe Burrow went from being a projected late-round pick to No. 1 overall after a record setting year for LSU. This trend looks poised to continue in 2022 as multiple team sources say they expect Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett to be the first quarterback drafted and he could go high in the first round including being the No. 1 overall-pick. ;After seeing action in four games as a freshman, Pickett took over as the starter in 2018 completing 58 percent of his passes for 1,969 yards with 12 touchdowns and six interceptions. In 2019 he started all 14 games completing 62 percent of his passes for 3,098 yards with 13 touchdowns and nine interceptions. In the shortened 2020 season, Pickett completed 61 precent of his passes for 2,408 yards with 13 touchdowns and nine interceptions.","similar_player":"Joe Burrow/Derek Carr.","simular_player_bio":"Pickett is kind of a unique prospect and did not have an easy carbon copy comparison. In terms of arm talent, accuracy, and generally a couple mistakes a game, Pickett reminds me of Carr. From a mobility, toughness, and character perspective, Pickett reminds me of Burrow. Both are good NFL starters so being a mix of the two is not a bad thing.","summary":"In recent years there have been some quarterback prospects who went from late-round or non-prospect status to being the top quarterback for a draft class and high first-round picks. Kyler Murray was expected to be playing professional baseball after being a first-round pick of the Oakland A’s, yet he became the No. 1 pick in the 2019 draft after a huge season at Oklahoma. A year later Joe Burrow went from being a projected late-round pick to No. 1 overall after a record setting year for LSU. This trend looks poised to continue in 2022 as multiple team sources say they expect Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett to be the first quarterback drafted and he could go high in the first round including being the No. 1 overall-pick.      After seeing action in four games as a freshman, Pickett took over as the starter in 2018 completing 58 percent of his passes for 1,969 yards with 12 touchdowns and six interceptions. In 2019 he started all 14 games completing 62 percent of his passes for 3,098 yards with 13 touchdowns and nine interceptions. In the shortened 2020 season, Pickett completed 61 precent of his passes for 2,408 yards with 13 touchdowns and nine interceptions.     After the 2020 season, Pickett was given a late-round estimation if had decided to skip his senior year. Pickett decided to return to Pittsburgh and it was a phenomenal decision. In 2021, Pickett has taken the Pittsburgh program to new heights with their first ACC Championship and he passed Dan Marino as the program’s all-time leader in touchdown passes. In 2021 Pickett completed 67 percent of his passes for 4,319 yards with 42 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He had five rushing touchdowns as well. After the ACC Championship victory, Pickett decided to sit out the Peach Bowl.      For the NFL, Pickett has the skill set to be a pocket passing quarterback. The most important trait for any pro quarterback is accuracy and Pickett definitely has that as one of his biggest strengths. He is a very accurate passer that can beat good coverage with the placement of his passes. He is able to fit the ball into tight windows and does a superb job of hitting his receivers on the run to lead them for more yards. With quality arm strength, Pickett can fire fastballs into tight windows and also is able to drive the ball vertically downfield. Pickett throws a beautiful deep ball and his deep ball accuracy is phenomenal."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Trent McDuffie","year":2022,"height":71,"weight":195,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Washington","pros":"Awareness ; Instincts ; Can play inside or outside ; Well developed ; Polished technique ; Tracks the ball well ; Comfortable with the ball in the air ; Showed some gall skills ; Good hands ; Ideal height ; Length ; Can play off-man-coverage ; Can play press-man-coverage ; Can play zone ; Straight-line speed ; Recoverability ; Quick feet ; Willing run defender ; Instinctive to go for the ball ; Chases down ball-carriers ; Skilled punt returner ; Excellent special teams coverage player ; Athletic upside","cons":"Enough size, but not big ; A little short ; Not a lot of interception production in college ;Summary:  LSU and Florida have a running debate about which university is known as “DB U,” but the Washington Huskies belong in that conversation as well. A couple of years ago, the Huskies program produced three second-round picks in a single draft, and that came after developing many other NFL defensive backs. McDuffie will keep the early-round trend going established by the likes of Budda Baker, Byron Murphy, Sidney Jones and Kevin King.","similar_player":"Byron Murphy.","simular_player_bio":"McDuffie reminds me of Murphy coming out out of Washington. Both have good instincts and polish alongside the versatility to play a variety of techniques or line up at different positions. I could see Murphy being a similar NFL player to Murphy.","summary":"LSU and Florida have a running debate about which university is known as “DB U,” but the Washington Huskies belong in that conversation as well. A couple of years ago, the Huskies program produced three second-round picks in a single draft, and that came after developing many other NFL defensive backs. McDuffie will keep the early-round trend going established by the likes of Budda Baker, Byron Murphy, Sidney Jones and Kevin King.     McDuffie was a solid cover corner for Washington over the past three seasons. He put together a strong freshman campaign in 2019 with 45 tackles, two forced fumbles, an interception and two passes defended. In the 2020 mini-season, he had 14 tackles and a pick. The Huskies struggled in 2021, but McDuffie played well, recording 35 tackles and six passes broken up.      McDuffie enters the next level as a polished cornerback with good technique and intelligence. His awareness and instincts are things that really stand out. He does an excellent job of reading the offense and getting himself in position to make plays. McDuffie is instinctive in his route diagnosis, aware of what the offensive is trying to do, and reacts quickly.     Helped by his instincts getting him in position, McDuffie is a smooth cover corner to run the route and prevent separation. He is very calm and comfortable with the ball in the air, showing a knack for timing his contact well to avoid penalties while breaking up passes. McDuffie has enough size to match up with big wideouts and the speed to handle fast players. He could be developed into a versatile corner who can play outside, inside in the slot, and perform in a variety of techniques like off-man, press-man, or zone."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Quay Walker","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":241,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Georgia","pros":"Instinctive ; Disciplined ; Reads keys well ; Maintains gap integrity ; Forceful talker ; Quick linebacker; flies around the field ; Burst to close ; Ability to redirect ; Can break down in space ; Natural in space ; Serious athletic ability ; Solid run defender ; Can go sideline-to-sideline ; Decent in zone coverage ; Good spy linebacker for mobile quarterbacks ; Natural build ; Has athletic flexibility to be a Mike, Will or Sam ; Three-down starter potential","cons":"Needs to get better at shedding blocks ; Decent production, but not impressive ;Summary:  The 2021 Georgia defense was loaded with NFL talent, and Walker was arguably the program’s most consistent non-pass-rushing linebacker. Walker first received significant playing time in 2020 fter two years as a backup. The junior then recorded 43 tackles and one sack. Walker was better in 2021, recording 63 tackles, 1.5 sacks and two passes defended. Like the rest of the Georgia defenders, Walker has an excellent combination of size, speed, and athleticism. That was only reinforced with an excellent workout at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine. Walker showed that he has a lot of athletic upside to develop for the next level.","similar_player":"Germaine Pratt.","simular_player_bio":"Walker was not an easy player to compare, but he has some similarities to Pratt. Pratt (6-3, 245) is nearly identical in size, and both were well-rounded defenders entering the NFL. Pratt has turned into a solid starter for Cincinnati, and Walker should be a safe pick to be a quality pro as well.","summary":"The 2021 Georgia defense was loaded with NFL talent, and Walker was arguably the program’s most consistent non-pass-rushing linebacker. Walker first received significant playing time in 2020 fter two years as a backup. The junior then recorded 43 tackles and one sack. Walker was better in 2021, recording 63 tackles, 1.5 sacks and two passes defended. Like the rest of the Georgia defenders, Walker has an excellent combination of size, speed, and athleticism. That was only reinforced with an excellent workout at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine. Walker showed that he has a lot of athletic upside to develop for the next level.     Walker is an advanced run defender entering the NFL. He has quality instincts and does a nice job of reading his keys to be in proper position. That understanding of blocking schemes and run designs allows him to flow to the ball to limit backs from getting to the second level. With his size and strength, Walker is capable to work off blocks while also being a consistent and forceful tackler. Walker could stand to improve his ability to shed blocks more consistently. In the NFL, Walker should be an asset as a run defender."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kaiir Elam","year":2022,"height":74,"weight":196,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Florida","pros":"Instinctive ; Good ball skills ; Dangerous interception skills; ball-hawk potential ; Soft hands ; Threat to take the ball away ; Good route recognition ; Can run the route with the receiver ; Consistently prevents separation ; Makes big plays in zone coverage ; Smart covers up receivers in his area ; Good length ; Can jam receivers ; Has some ball skills ; Adept at taking on big receivers; Can outfight defenders on contested catches; Gritty, physical defender ; Willing tackler ; Can play zone coverage ; Athletic upside ; Has some quickness ; Experienced","cons":"Could have problems with deep speed ; Doesn’t have elite speed ; Doesn’t have overly impressive twitchy ; Doesn’t play as fast as timed speed ; Poor tackler ; Grabs too much ;Summary:  Florida has the nickname of “DB U” because of the plethora of quality cornerback prospects the program has produced for the NFL, and Elam will continue that tradition in the 2022 NFL Draft. As a freshman in 2019, Elam made an immediate impact with three interceptions and four passes defended despite being a rotational player. In 2020 and 2021, Elam was Florida’s best player on defense, doing did an excellent job against receivers. As a sophomore, Elam produced 39 tackles, two interceptions and 11 passes broken up. In 2021, Elam played really well to open the season, including an impressive performance against Alabama. After missing a few games with an injury, Elam has returned to the field and closed out the season playing well, totaling 27 tackles with three passes broken up and an interception over his 10 games.","similar_player":"Brian Kelly.","simular_player_bio":"Elam compared well with former Buccaneers cornerback Brian Kelly. Like Elam, Kelly was a competitor who did a nice job of preventing separation while thriving as a zone corner. Kelly, hoewver, was very physical and a good tackler, while Elam must improve his tackling and physicality for the NFL. Kelly was a second-round pick in his draft class and was a key contributor to the 2002 Tampa Bay defense that was one of the top defenses in league history and led the franchise to a Super Bowl. In the NFL, Elam could be a corner similar to Kelly.","summary":"Florida has the nickname of “DB U” because of the plethora of quality cornerback prospects the program has produced for the NFL, and Elam will continue that tradition in the 2022 NFL Draft. As a freshman in 2019, Elam made an immediate impact with three interceptions and four passes defended despite being a rotational player. In 2020 and 2021, Elam was Florida’s best player on defense, doing did an excellent job against receivers. As a sophomore, Elam produced 39 tackles, two interceptions and 11 passes broken up. In 2021, Elam played really well to open the season, including an impressive performance against Alabama. After missing a few games with an injury, Elam has returned to the field and closed out the season playing well, totaling 27 tackles with three passes broken up and an interception over his 10 games.     Elam has the skill set to be a starting outside cornerback at the next level, including impressive instincts and good ball skills. He also has soft hands, making natural catches and playing the ball extremely well. Elam possesses ideal height and length to battle big receivers. While is willing to jam them at the line, he is a poor tackler and somewhat soft. He also grabs way too much on receivers and will have to improve on that to avoid painful penalties as a pro."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tyler Smith","year":2022,"height":77,"weight":320,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Tulsa","pros":"A true dancing bear ; Easy quickness to mirror speed rushers ; Able to bend at the knee at the knee ; Strong base to stop bull rushes ; Can play the typewriter on the edge; Athletic ; Agile ; Quick feet ; Quick out of his stance ; Good, thick build ; Mauling run blocker ; Blasts defenders and knocks them backward ; Strong ; Strength to sustain ; Physical demeanor ; Has a mean streak ; Blocks through the whistle ; Will toss defenders around ; Good length ; Fast to the second level, open field ; Ties up defenders ; Functions well in space ; Can hit blocks in space ; Can play guard and tackle ; Intelligent ; Awareness ; Recognition skills ; Tons of upside","cons":"Raw; technique needs development ; Needs to develop patience ; Gets in trouble when he stands up too high ;Summary:  A year ago, Tulsa produced a freaky athlete for the NFL in linebacker Zaven Collins, and this year, the program will make it two in a row with left tackle Tyler Smith. Smith broke into the starting lineup in 2020 and played left tackle for Tulsa over the past two seasons while also showing the ability to play guard.","similar_player":"Jason Peters","simular_player_bio":"As stated above, scouts have compared Smith to Peters. I have also heard some comparisons to Greg Robinson and Terron Armstead.","summary":"A year ago, Tulsa produced a freaky athlete for the NFL in linebacker Zaven Collins, and this year, the program will make it two in a row with left tackle Tyler Smith. Smith broke into the starting lineup in 2020 and played left tackle for Tulsa over the past two seasons while also showing the ability to play guard.     Smith is a mauler in the ground game. He displays a mean streak and is a force as a run blocker. Smith blocks through the whistle and is very physical at the point of attack. With violence, Smith gets after defenders to push them around and routinely move them out of their gaps. He is quick out of his stance and capable of firing to the second level while being able to function in space. Few left tackles have Smith’s mauler style as a run blocker, so he is a rare left tackle prospect who can be a force in both phases.     As a pass blocker, Smith is a freak. He combines athleticism with quickness, agility and strength. Smith has quick feet, appearing like a true dancing bear, as he can glide with rushers while being able to get depth in his drop to take away the edge from speed rushers. Smith has natural strength, good length, and massive bulk to anchor and stop bull rushes. There is no doubt that Smith is a smooth mover with the power to finish off defenders and to keep them from putting pressure on the quarterback. Smith also is very intelligent, gamely adjusting to deceptions by the defensive line and showing developed awareness and recognition skills that stem from his intelligence."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tyler Linderbaum","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":290,"position":"Center","college":"Iowa","pros":"Very fast interior lineman ; Rare speed to the second level ; Athletic to hit blocks in the open field ; Superb on executing screens ; Athletic ; Strong hands ; Good functional strength ; Able to control defenders ; Twists and manipulates blockers ; Superb on double teams ; Sustains blocks ; Good awareness ; Decent feel ; Can anchor against bull rushes ; Could play center or guard ; Good knee bend ; Good vision ; Plug-and-play starting potential ; Enough size to play guard or center ; Good technique ; Intelligent ; Recoverability ; Tough ; Battles hard ; Blocks through the whistle","cons":"Less than ideal length ; Short arms?; A little light;Summary:  Under Kirk Ferentz, Iowa has been a factory for offensive line talent for the NFL, and Linderbaum will keep that tradition going in the 2022 NFL Draft. He broke into the starting lineup as a redshirt freshman in 2019 and never looked back. After a superb 2020 season, Linderbaum dominated the Big Ten in 2021, and he finished his season with phenomenal performance against a good Kentucky defense in the Citrus Bowl. Linderbaum could be a plus NFL starter early in his pro career.","similar_player":"Rodney Hudson","simular_player_bio":"Linderbaum reminds me of Hudson given the speed and athleticism while being a little short and light. Hudson (6-2, 310) was a second-round pick of the Chiefs and has been an excellent pro over the past decade. Linderbaum could be a similar caliber pro.","summary":"Under Kirk Ferentz, Iowa has been a factory for offensive line talent for the NFL, and Linderbaum will keep that tradition going in the 2022 NFL Draft. He broke into the starting lineup as a redshirt freshman in 2019 and never looked back. After a superb 2020 season, Linderbaum dominated the Big Ten in 2021, and he finished his season with phenomenal performance against a good Kentucky defense in the Citrus Bowl. Linderbaum could be a plus NFL starter early in his pro career.     The first thing that stands out about Linderbaum is how fast he plays. He is good ball handler who delivers quick, firm snaps to his quarterback. After the snap, Linderbaum is a lightning bolt out of his stance, instantly firing into his block. Not only is Linderbaum immediately getting into the chest of a lineman, he has rare acceleration to the linebackers and gets to them much faster than expected. Linderbaum is very athletic and fluid in space. He showed phenomenal speed at times, even getting downfield on a screen and rocking a defender to spring his back for a good gain."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Devin Lloyd","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":235,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Utah","pros":"Very good instincts ; Rangy ; Talented pass-coverage linebacker ; Man coverage ability vs. tight ends and running backs ; Can drop into zone coverage ; Ball skills ; Above-average height and length for a linebacker ; Tough run defender ; Good tackler ; Quick ; Diagnosis skills ; Flashes ability to shed blocks ; Can get off blocks to make tackles ; Read-and-react skills ; Fits a 4-3 or 3-4 defense ; Always around the ball ; Quick to the flat ; Upside ; Experienced","cons":"A little stiff ; Stiffness can be seen dropping in coverage ;Summary:  The Utah Utes defense has produced a lot of tough defenders for the NFL in recent years, and Lloyd will continue that tradition in the 2022 NFL Draft. He was excellent in 2021, leadering the Utah defense that carried the team to the Pac-12 Championship and a Rose Bowl appearance. On the year, Lloyd totaled 111 tackles, eight sacks, one forced fumble, four interceptions and six passes broken up. In the shortened 2020 season, he notched 48 tackles after recording 91 tackles, 6.5 sacks, one interception and two passes defended in 2019.","similar_player":"Zach Cunningham.","simular_player_bio":"Some team sources have compared Lloyd to Cunningham, which makes a lot of sense. Cunningham and Lloyd are both 6-foot-3 and nearly identical in size. They are also both instinctive run defenders with the ability to cover. Cunningham was a second-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, and Lloyd could in the second round this year. I could see Lloyd being a similar pro defender to Cunningham.","summary":"The Utah Utes defense has produced a lot of tough defenders for the NFL in recent years, and Lloyd will continue that tradition in the 2022 NFL Draft. He was excellent in 2021, leadering the Utah defense that carried the team to the Pac-12 Championship and a Rose Bowl appearance. On the year, Lloyd totaled 111 tackles, eight sacks, one forced fumble, four interceptions and six passes broken up. In the shortened 2020 season, he notched 48 tackles after recording 91 tackles, 6.5 sacks, one interception and two passes defended in 2019.     Lloyd does everything well for the next leve, and there isn’t a serious weakness to his game. Against the run, he defends sideline-to-sideline thanks to his quickness to track down ball-carriers. Lloyd shows good instincts and is adept at reading his keys to explode through the scrum to take down backs. Lloyd is big enough to defend against downhill runs coming straight at him. In terms of getting off blocks, Lloyd has that potential because he is a physical defender and does not shy away from taking on blockers."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Devonte Wyatt","year":2022,"height":74,"weight":307,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"Georgia","pros":"Polished defender ; Athletic, quick interior defender ; Quick at the point of attack ; Good get-off; quick off the ball ; Quick feet ; Fires his gap quickly ; Disruptive in the backfield ; Good technique ; Plays with good pad level ; Can contribute some interior pass rush ; Quality run defender ; Developed upper body strength ; Hustles downfield ; Good motor","cons":"Stumpy build; Serious lack of length; More disruptive than productive ; Gets pressure in the pass rush but doesn’t finish consistently ; Frame could be maxed out ; Poor fit in a 3-4 ; Makeup concerns ;Summary:  Given the loaded Georgia defensive line, it took some time for Wyatt to work his way into a starting role. Over 2018-2020, Wyatt recorded 2.5 sacks and 74 tackles as a rotational player. As a senior, Wyatt started next to star nose tackle Jordan Davis and put up his best season for the Bulldogs. Wyatt helped Georgia win the National Championship with 39 tackles, 2.5 sacks and two forced fumbles in 2021. After the season, Wyatt worked out well at the combine to help his draft grade.","similar_player":"Maliek Collins.","simular_player_bio":"Collins (6-2, 310) and Wyatt are almost identical in size. They both have speed and athleticism in a stumpy build with an ability to be disruptive. A lack of length hurts both players. In the NFL, I could see Wyatt being a defender similar to Collins.","summary":"Given the loaded Georgia defensive line, it took some time for Wyatt to work his way into a starting role. Over 2018-2020, Wyatt recorded 2.5 sacks and 74 tackles as a rotational player. As a senior, Wyatt started next to star nose tackle Jordan Davis and put up his best season for the Bulldogs. Wyatt helped Georgia win the National Championship with 39 tackles, 2.5 sacks and two forced fumbles in 2021. After the season, Wyatt worked out well at the combine to help his draft grade.     Wyatt is a capable interior pass rusher. With his burst off the snap, he can fire upfield to penetrate into the pocket, and his relentless motor helps him to finish rushes by outfighting blockers to get to the quarterback. Wyatt uses active hands to keep guards from getting a hold of him, and his natural pad level keeps him low with good leverage. His good athleticism and agility allow Wyatt to contort his body to dip underneath blockers and keep gaining on the quarterback. Wyatt also plays hard with a steady motor. He lacks length, however, and needs more pass-rushing moves for the NFL."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cole Strange","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"George Karlaftis","year":2022,"height":76,"weight":275,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Purdue","pros":"Dangerous edge pass-rusher ; Good get-off ; Excellent motor ; Gives a second effort ; Active hands ; Strength to shed blocks in the pass rush ; Impressive arm-over move ; Has a burst to close ; Uses hands and feet at same time ; Tackles struggle to sustain blocks ; Can move inside in the sub package ; Pad level ; Quickness ; Instinctive ; Disruptive ; Can chase down running backs down from the backside ; Natural feel for a quarterback hunter ; Good vision to adjust to the quarterback ; Ready to play immediately","cons":"Needs to show more strength as a run defender; Struggles versus downhill runs coming straight at him ; Can get covered up somewhat in the ground game ; Needs to get stronger to hold his gap;Summary:  In 2019, Karlaftis was one of the best defensive ends in the Big Ten and among the best freshman players in the nation, regardless of position. He was all over the field for the Boilermakers, racking up 54 tackles, 17 tackle for a loss, 7.5 sacks, one forced fumble, one interception and recovered two fumbles. In 2020, Karlaftis only played in three games because of injury and COVID-19. He still recorded two sacks and four tackles for his year. In 2021, Karlaftis saw extra attention from offenses, but the junior still played well enough to totaled 36 tackles, 4.5 sacks, two passes broken up and two forced fumbles.","similar_player":"Trey Hendrickson.","simular_player_bio":"Karlaftis reminds me of Hendrickson as a pass rusher. Hendrickson (6-4, 270) and Karlaftis are almost identical in size, and run-defense issues caused Hendrickson to slide to the third round before the Saints wisely drafted him. In the NFL, I could see Karlaftis being a defensive end similar to Hendrickson.","summary":"In 2019, Karlaftis was one of the best defensive ends in the Big Ten and among the best freshman players in the nation, regardless of position. He was all over the field for the Boilermakers, racking up 54 tackles, 17 tackle for a loss, 7.5 sacks, one forced fumble, one interception and recovered two fumbles. In 2020, Karlaftis only played in three games because of injury and COVID-19. He still recorded two sacks and four tackles for his year. In 2021, Karlaftis saw extra attention from offenses, but the junior still played well enough to totaled 36 tackles, 4.5 sacks, two passes broken up and two forced fumbles.     Karlaftis presence immediately jumps out on Purdue tape because he is always around the ball. He displays an excellent motor and gives relentless effort. Karlaftis makes a second effort in the pass rush, flows to the ball in the ground game, and will hustle downfield to get in on tackles in the secondary after completions. He has the look of a pure football player.      Against the pass, Karlaftis shows some natural ability in terms of putting heat on the quarterback. With active hands and some functional strength, Karlaftis does a nice job of shedding blocks to get free to the signal-caller. Karlaftis displays an impressive arm-over move that he uses to disengage offensive tackles, and once he gets loose Karlaftis has a burst to close. The active hands are able to be used in accordance with his feet, and that skill makes it difficult for offensive tackles to sustain blocks on Karlaftis. Karlaftis also has the size, functional strength, and athleticism to slide to the inside and rush as a tackle in the sub package. To get the better of pro offensive tackles, Karlaftis should continuing to add to and refine his pass-rushing moves."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Daxton Hill","year":2022,"height":72,"weight":192,"position":"Safety","college":"Michigan","pros":"Very good nickel cornerback ; Man-coverage ability on slot receivers ; Plug-and-play starting nickel corner in the NFL ; Instinctive ; Quick ; Fluid; can flip his hips and run ; Covers a lot of ground ; Always around the ball ; Willing run defender ; Tough tackler ; Has some skills ; Very good at picking up receivers in off-man coverage ; Versatility ; Intelligence ; Plays tough and hard ; Experienced","cons":"Slim build ; Could have a hard time avoiding injury in the NFL ; Could have a hard time holding up as a strong safety, eighth man in the box ; Lacks size to tackle NFL running backs ;Summary:  Hill spent the last three seasons as a dependable slot corner for Michigan while contributing as a safety in base sets. In 2019, he recorded 36 tackles, an interception and three passes defended. Hill was highly productive in the shortened 2020 season, notching 45 tackles, one interception and four passes batted. In 2021, Hill came up with some big plays to help Michigan to a Big Ten Championship. The junior finished out the year with 69 tackles, two interceptions and eight passes broken up.","similar_player":"Jimmie Ward.","simular_player_bio":"Injuries have also hurt Ward (5-11, 193) in his NFL career, but when healthy, he is a quality safety and nickel corner for San Francisco. Hill is almost identical in size to Ward. While Ward was a safety/corner tweener, Hill is a true nickel who can play some safety. In the NFL, Hill could be a defender who is similar to Ward.","summary":"Hill spent the last three seasons as a dependable slot corner for Michigan while contributing as a safety in base sets. In 2019, he recorded 36 tackles, an interception and three passes defended. Hill was highly productive in the shortened 2020 season, notching 45 tackles, one interception and four passes batted. In 2021, Hill came up with some big plays to help Michigan to a Big Ten Championship. The junior finished out the year with 69 tackles, two interceptions and eight passes broken up.     Hill’s best trait for the next level is his ability to line up and cover slot receivers. His quickness, flexibility and fluid athleticism allow him to line up at the line of scrimmage or pick up receivers in off-man coverage. Hill will be a real asset to his defense when going against dangerous slot receivers. For nickel, he is a phenomenal cover corner to run the route and prevent separation. He shows good instincts to play the ball and is very active in the middle of the field.      The tape of Hill as a safety is not as impressive compared to when he plays nickel corner. He was decent at safety, but he is a tweener. Hill has the mentality of an aggressive strong safety in the body of a deep free safety. For the NFL, he is not a true rangy deep safety and he lacks the size to be a strong safety."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Lewis Cine","year":2022,"height":74,"weight":199,"position":"Safety","college":"Georgia","pros":"Excellent fit as a strong safety for current NFL ; Instinctive ; Fast defender ; Movement skills ; Has coverage skills against big receivers along the sideline ; Lined up in man vs slot receivers, but needs work ; Can play man coverage on receiving tight ends ; Reliable in zone coverage ; Hard hitter ; Can serve as the eighth man in the box ; Well-rounded defender ; Decisive ; Tracks the ball well ; Quality tackler ; Good blitzer ; Interchangeable safety, can play free or strong ; Intelligent ; Advanced football IQ ; Work ethic ; Character ; Leadership","cons":"Not a true single high free safety ; A tad under weight ; Doesn’t make a lot of plays on the ball ;Summary:  The Georgia defense was loaded with NFL talent in 2021 and led the Bulldogs to a National Championship. Many evaluators felt that the team’s best player in the secondary was strong safety Cine, who put together an excellent 2021 campaign while locking down the middle of the field for the Bulldogs. He totaled 73 tackles, an interception and nine passes batted on the year. As a sophomore in 2020, Cine recorded 52 tackles and three passes broken up. ;In the ground game, Cine is a physical safety who can function well as the eighth man in the box. He is a reliable tackler and willing to take on any back. While Cine is a tad undersized, he could play somewhat as the eighth man in the box because he is very natural near the line of scrimmage. He is a lightning bolt coming downhill to make tackles in the ground game.","similar_player":"Justin Reid.","simular_player_bio":"Reid and Cine are both quality athletes with a combination of size, speed and intelligence. Reid has become a very good starting safety who can defend the run and contribute in pass coverage. Some teams had Reid graded as a late first- or early second-rounder, and Cine has some similar projections around the league.","summary":"The Georgia defense was loaded with NFL talent in 2021 and led the Bulldogs to a National Championship. Many evaluators felt that the team’s best player in the secondary was strong safety Cine, who put together an excellent 2021 campaign while locking down the middle of the field for the Bulldogs. He totaled 73 tackles, an interception and nine passes batted on the year. As a sophomore in 2020, Cine recorded 52 tackles and three passes broken up.      In the ground game, Cine is a physical safety who can function well as the eighth man in the box. He is a reliable tackler and willing to take on any back. While Cine is a tad undersized, he could play somewhat as the eighth man in the box because he is very natural near the line of scrimmage. He is a lightning bolt coming downhill to make tackles in the ground game.     Cine is reliable in zone coverage against the pass. He covers ground well and is adept at picking up receivers who come into his area. Cine shows some coverage ability and movement skills, but he is not as natural as the deep single-high free safety. Cine is a more natural strong safety for the next level but the has flexibility to switch safety roles because he is fast, smart and instinctive. Cine is better suited to play man coverage against tight ends, or helping against big wide receivers along the sideline."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Logan Hall","year":2022,"height":77,"weight":278,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Houston","pros":"Good size ; Plays tough ; Strong to set the edge ; Upper body strength ; Quick for his size ; Has upside ; Will fight ; Quick off the ball ; Closing burst ; Active hands ; Long frame ; Heavy hands ; Holds up against runs coming straight at him ; Can serve as a two-gap defender ; Can hold his ground in run defense ; Strength mismatch with finesse OTs ; Uses power and length to push around finesse OTs ; Great fit as a 3-4 five-technique ; Tough base end in a 4-3","cons":"Raw ; Has some stiffness ; Gets in trouble when he stands up too high ; Needs to develop more pass-rushing moves ; Probably won’t be a big sack producer in the NFL ;Summary:  A year ago, Hall’s teammate Payton Turner was a draft riser who ended up being a surprise first-round pick. Hall may not go as high as Turner, but he also has risen throughout the 2022 NFL Draft process. Turner did not have much production before his senior year, when he recorded 47 tackles and six sacks and played tough for the Cougars. After the season, Hall played well at the Senior Bowl practices, and team sources said Hall helped himself in Mobile.","similar_player":"Michael Johnson.","simular_player_bio":"Johnson was a third-round pick by the Bengals in 2009 and was a solid end for Cincinnati over a 10-year career. He had a couple of seasons of good sack production, but he was the No. 2 rusher working off of Carlos Dunlap and Geno Atkins. Johnson was tough to set the edge in the ground game and contribute some rush. Hall could have a similar pro career.","summary":"A year ago, Hall’s teammate Payton Turner was a draft riser who ended up being a surprise first-round pick. Hall may not go as high as Turner, but he also has risen throughout the 2022 NFL Draft process. Turner did not have much production before his senior year, when he recorded 47 tackles and six sacks and played tough for the Cougars. After the season, Hall played well at the Senior Bowl practices, and team sources said Hall helped himself in Mobile.     Hall is developing as a pass rusher and has the potential to grow in the NFL. He has the strength to fight off offensive tackles, and he can use his power and length to push around finesse offensive tackles. With a quality burst, Hall can close on the quarterback when he gets free, and he moves well for his size. Hall is a tough fighter who has imposing size and physicality to take on offensive tackles. While he may not be a prolific sacker in the NFL, he could be a solid base end who contributes pressure and is a solid No. 2 rusher to go with a lead rusher on the other side."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Christian Watson","year":2022,"height":76,"weight":208,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"North Dakota State","pros":"Big receiver ; Dangerous run-after-the-catch ability ; Has some twitch ; Runs well for his size; Competitive ; Red-zone weapon ; Sticky hands ; Leaping ability ; Body control ; Good height, length ; Mismatch size ; Adept at boxing out defenders ; Dangerous on 50-50 contested catches ; Tough to cover along the sideline ; Consistent ; Upside","cons":"Lower level of competition ; Needs more grooming, coaching ;Summary:  North Dakota State’s football program has been consistently pumping out good talent for the NFL, and Watson will keep up the school’s tradition of early-round prospects going in the 2022 NFL Draft. The Tampa, Florida product nicknamed the “Tampa Tornado,” showed big time ability for the Bison. In 2021, Watson caught 43 passes for 800 yards and seven touchdowns. He also took 15 carries for a touchdown and 114 yards. Watson showed big-play ability in 2020 – 24.3 yards per catch – and 2019 – 21.5 yards per catch. Early in the draft process, Watson lit a fire under his draft stock with an excellent week of practice at the Senior Bowl, where he had his way with the all-star cornerbacks.","similar_player":"Tee Higgins","simular_player_bio":"There are a lot of similarities to Higgins and Watson. They are nearly identical in size, and Higgins (6-4, 215) also is a receiver who runs well despite being a big wideout with good thickness. Higgins was taken at the very top of the second round in 2020, and Watson could go in that same range this year. In the NFL, Watson could be a receiver similar to Higgins.","summary":"North Dakota State’s football program has been consistently pumping out good talent for the NFL, and Watson will keep up the school’s tradition of early-round prospects going in the 2022 NFL Draft. The Tampa, Florida product nicknamed the “Tampa Tornado,” showed big time ability for the Bison. In 2021, Watson caught 43 passes for 800 yards and seven touchdowns. He also took 15 carries for a touchdown and 114 yards. Watson showed big-play ability in 2020 – 24.3 yards per catch – and 2019 – 21.5 yards per catch. Early in the draft process, Watson lit a fire under his draft stock with an excellent week of practice at the Senior Bowl, where he had his way with the all-star cornerbacks.     For the next level, Watson is a tall, strong, and has surprising speed for a big receiver. His size makes him a red-zone weapon and will be a mismatch even in the pros. Despite being a big receiver, he has enough speed to generate separation, showing some surprising twitch for such a tall, thick frane. Watson can run well enough to challenge defenses downfield and threaten them at all levels. He is a long-strider with a second gear who can explode in the open field thanks to his sheer speed to run away from defenders. That will be diminished some in the pros, but there is no doubt that Watson has above-average speed for a big wide receiver."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Roger McCreary","year":2022,"height":71,"weight":189,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Auburn","pros":"Man-cover corner ; Superb at not allowing separation ; Great speed to run with fast receivers ; Plays well in off-man coverage ; Ability to run with receivers in their routes ; Change-of-direction skills ; Can play press-man coverage ; Good size; put together well ; Confident; has the man-corner mentality ; Used to playing on an island ; Loose hips; can turn and run ; Has some length ; Fast backpedal ; Quick feet ; Upside ; Played well against elite competition ; Scheme versatile ; Special teams ability","cons":"Lacks ball skills ; Doesn’t play the well when it comes his direction ; Could stand to be more physical on 50-50 passes ; Good, but not great, height ; Doesn’t do much in run defense ;Summary:  McCreary was one of the most consistent and reliable cornerbacks in the SEC over the past three years. In 2019, he collected 36 tackles, an interception and 11 passes broken up. McCreary was excellent in 2020 as well, recording three interceptions, six passes defended, one forced fumble and 45 tackles. As a senior, McCreary had 49 tackles, 14 passes defended and two interceptions.","similar_player":"Johnathan Joseph","simular_player_bio":"There are a lot of similarities between Joseph (5-11, 188) and McCreary who are identical in size. Both are good man corners with the speed to prevent separation and enough strength to match up against bigger receivers. Joseph was the 24th-overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft, and McCreary could get first-round consideration in the 2022 NFL Draft and should not go lower than Round 2. McCreary could turn into a good NFL starter comparable to Joseph.","summary":"McCreary was one of the most consistent and reliable cornerbacks in the SEC over the past three years. In 2019, he collected 36 tackles, an interception and 11 passes broken up. McCreary was excellent in 2020 as well, recording three interceptions, six passes defended, one forced fumble and 45 tackles. As a senior, McCreary had 49 tackles, 14 passes defended and two interceptions.     For the NFL, McCreary is a smooth cover corner who is very skilled at not allowing separation. He is a natural man-to-man corner for running the route and blanketing receivers. While McCreary does not have great size, he is fast and twitchy to run with wideouts to keep them from getting open. That fluid agility lets him flip his hips and run with wide receivers vertically and keep them from getting open downfield.     Thanks to his quality instincts and ball skills, McCreary does not have to resort to contact to break up passes. Instead, he is patient, doesn’t panic, and does a nice job of slapping the ball away. McCreary uses his soft hands, instincts, and body control to present a real threat to pick off passes, so it can be very dangerous to throw his direction."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Breece Hall","year":2022,"height":71,"weight":220,"position":"Running Back","college":"Iowa State","pros":"Three-down starter ability ; Natural running instincts ; Good speed ; Excellent spin move ; Quick feet ; Burst to hit the hole ; Nose for the end end zone ; Acceleration ; Second gear to hit the second level ; Quality route-runner ; Advanced pass blocker ; Gets yards after contact ; Good body lean to run low ; Bends at the knee ; Runs behind his pads ; Can create for himself ; Good vision ; Patience ; Keeps feet going after contact ; Receiving ability ; Quality hands ; Advanced route-running ; Blitz, blocking potential","cons":"Good skill set, but overly dominant ; Big work load in college ; Hesitates in the backfield on occasion ;Summary:  Over the past three seasons, Hall was a touchdown machine for Iowa State, dominating Big XII defenses and racking up a ridiculous total of 56 touchdowns – 50 of them on the ground. Hall debuted in 2019 and averaged 4.8 yards per carry for 897 yards and nine touchdowns. He also made 23 receptions for 252 yards and a touchdown that season. Hall handled a larger workload in 2020, with his carries climbing from 186 to 279. That season, he averaged 5.6 yards per carry on his wat to 1,572 yards and 21 touchdowns. He also made 23 catches for 180 yards and two scores. As a junior, Hall averaged 5.8 yards per carry for 1,472 yards with 20 touchdowns. He caught 36 passes for 302 yards and three scores.","similar_player":"Joe Mixon.","simular_player_bio":"Hall reminds me of a little shorter version of Mixon. Mixon was a fellow Big XII back who showed the ability to rip off touchdown runs on any carry and also was a good receiver. Mixon (6-1, 220) was a second-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, and Hall should go in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft.","summary":"Over the past three seasons, Hall was a touchdown machine for Iowa State, dominating Big XII defenses and racking up a ridiculous total of 56 touchdowns – 50 of them on the ground. Hall debuted in 2019 and averaged 4.8 yards per carry for 897 yards and nine touchdowns. He also made 23 receptions for 252 yards and a touchdown that season. Hall handled a larger workload in 2020, with his carries climbing from 186 to 279. That season, he averaged 5.6 yards per carry on his wat to 1,572 yards and 21 touchdowns. He also made 23 catches for 180 yards and two scores. As a junior, Hall averaged 5.8 yards per carry for 1,472 yards with 20 touchdowns. He caught 36 passes for 302 yards and three scores.     There is a lot to like about Hall for the NFL. He looks like a future three-down starter who can be the bell cow of a rushing offense. Hall demonstrates very good running fundamentals, like the patience to let holes develop, the vision to see lanes about to come open, and good body lean to run behind his pads. Hall has a phenomenal spin move that leads to defenders grasping at air, and Hall also displays the acceleration to explode out of his cuts. In the open field, Hall has a second gear to break off long runs. Off the snap, Hall has a burst to hit the hole quickly before it closes up."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jalen Pitre","year":2022,"height":70,"weight":196,"position":"Safety","college":"Baylor","pros":"Very instinctive ; Good ball skills ; Soft hands to reel in interceptions ; Plays the ball well to avoid penalties and smack passes away ; Intelligent ; Anticipates well ; Good in zone coverage in short part of the field ; Good tackler ; Fearless defender ; Gritty playmaker ; Has a real presence ; Dangerous blitzer ; Leader ; Football character ; Reads a quarterback’s eyes ; Not a gambler ; Anticipates well for firing to flat or coming downhill ; Willing run defender","cons":"Undersized ; Could have a hard time avoiding injury in the NFL ; Too small to be a strong safety, eighth man in the box ; Lacks size to tackle NFL running backs ; Tightly wound ; Too stiff to play man coverage on slot receivers ; Too small to play man coverage on tight ends ; Lacks the speed and range to be a deep free safety ;Summary:  After serving as a backup for three seasons, Pitre started flashing ability in the shortened 2020 season with 60 tackles, 2.5 sacks, two interceptions and two passes defended. Pitre the came through with a lot of splash plays for the Bears as a senior, recording 75 tackles, 3.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, two interceptions and seven passes broken up. He is intelligent and has instincts to stay around the ball. ;In pass coverage, Pitre is limited because of his size. He does not have the speed or length to be a deep free safety who can play the single-high role and lock down the deep part of the field. Along with being undersized, Pitre is stiff and not fluid in pass coverage. Hence, he is not a fit to play slot cornerback to run with slot receivers or cover tight ends in man coverage. Pitre is going to have problems running with pro wide outs and preventing separation. What he does best is blitz and play slot zone coverage in the short portion of the field. Team sources say Pitre is almost best as an extremely undersized linebacker.","similar_player":"Tyrann Mathieu.","simular_player_bio":"Pitre is a unique player, and thereby he is hard to compare. His style of play is similar to Mathieu’s in that Pitre is dangerous in underneath zone, can blitz, and make some splash plays while being undersized. Mathieu, however, can do a lot of things that Pitre can’t. Mathieu is more instinctive, tougher in run defense, and has the ability to play man coverage on slot receivers or tight ends. Pitre can’t do those things, so in the NFL, Pitre might be a poor man’s version of Mathieu.","summary":"After serving as a backup for three seasons, Pitre started flashing ability in the shortened 2020 season with 60 tackles, 2.5 sacks, two interceptions and two passes defended. Pitre the came through with a lot of splash plays for the Bears as a senior, recording 75 tackles, 3.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, two interceptions and seven passes broken up. He is intelligent and has instincts to stay around the ball.      In pass coverage, Pitre is limited because of his size. He does not have the speed or length to be a deep free safety who can play the single-high role and lock down the deep part of the field. Along with being undersized, Pitre is stiff and not fluid in pass coverage. Hence, he is not a fit to play slot cornerback to run with slot receivers or cover tight ends in man coverage. Pitre is going to have problems running with pro wide outs and preventing separation. What he does best is blitz and play slot zone coverage in the short portion of the field. Team sources say Pitre is almost best as an extremely undersized linebacker."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Arnold Ebiketie","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":256,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Penn State","pros":"Fast speed rusher ; Burst off ball ; Excellent first-step ; Explosive, hard-charging defender off the edge ; Speed to run the arc and get around the corner ; Active hands ; Uses hands and feet at same time ; Speed-to-power rush ability ; Excellent rip move ; Can fire to the inside ; Has a burst to close on the quarterback ; Plays low ; Natural leverage ; Can dip underneath tackles ; Athletic ; Agile; not stiff ; Loose hips ; Versatile for 3-4 or 4-3 defense","cons":"Undersized ; Lacks height, length & weight ; Can get covered up as a run defender ;Summary:  In recent years, Penn State has produced a lot of freaky athletes with serious speed and excellent skill sets. Ebiketie will continue that tradition in the 2022 NFL Draft after breaking out in 2021. He was the Nittany Lions’ lead rusher, replacing Jayson Oweh, and totaled 9.5 sacks, 62 tackles and two forced fumbles. In 2020, Ebiketie recorded 42 tackles, four sacks and three forced fumbles. ;Ebiketie has the speed and strength to be a challenge for offensive tackles at the next level. As a pass rusher, Ebiketie can burn offensive tackles with a speed rush and also is strong enough to fight them off with his hands. Beyond his quick first-step to get upfield, Ebiketie uses his hands and feet at the same time nicely and has the agility to redirect to the inside or sink his hips while running the loop on the outside. Ebiketie shows an excellent rip move with natural leverage. After staying low and maintaining good leverage while charging upfield, Ebiketie rips with his inside arm to keep tackles from getting a hold of him to finish off his rush. Ebiketie is also dangerous working to the inside, and he has excellent closing speed to eat up space in blur. As a pro, Ebiketie has the potential to be a very good pass rusher.","similar_player":"Yannick Ngakoue.","simular_player_bio":"Team sources have compared Ebiketie to Ngakoue, which is a comparison that makes a lot of sense. They are both dangerous speed rushers who are undersized and can get covered up in the ground game. Ngakoue was a second-day pick, and Ebiketie could go on Day 2 of the 2022 NFL Draft.","summary":"In recent years, Penn State has produced a lot of freaky athletes with serious speed and excellent skill sets. Ebiketie will continue that tradition in the 2022 NFL Draft after breaking out in 2021. He was the Nittany Lions’ lead rusher, replacing Jayson Oweh, and totaled 9.5 sacks, 62 tackles and two forced fumbles. In 2020, Ebiketie recorded 42 tackles, four sacks and three forced fumbles.      Ebiketie has the speed and strength to be a challenge for offensive tackles at the next level. As a pass rusher, Ebiketie can burn offensive tackles with a speed rush and also is strong enough to fight them off with his hands. Beyond his quick first-step to get upfield, Ebiketie uses his hands and feet at the same time nicely and has the agility to redirect to the inside or sink his hips while running the loop on the outside. Ebiketie shows an excellent rip move with natural leverage. After staying low and maintaining good leverage while charging upfield, Ebiketie rips with his inside arm to keep tackles from getting a hold of him to finish off his rush. Ebiketie is also dangerous working to the inside, and he has excellent closing speed to eat up space in blur. As a pro, Ebiketie has the potential to be a very good pass rusher."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kyler Gordon","year":2022,"height":72,"weight":200,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Washington","pros":"Man-to-man cover corner ; Can run the route to prevent separation ; Loose hips to turn and run ; Can play off-man coverage ; Disciplined; does not bite on double moves ; Has flashed ball skills ; Adept at timing breakups ; Very athletic ; Flexility to play any scheme, technique ; Has twitchy athleticism ; Recoverability ; Burst to close space ; Drives hard on routes, passes ; Plays the ball well in air ; Will get physical ; Good run defender ; Willing to tackle ; Contributes to run defense","cons":"Might be limited to the slot ; Could struggle with big receivers making catches over him ; Could stand to get a little stronger ; Only two interceptions in college ;Summary:  LSU and Florida have a running debate about which university is known as “DB U” but the Washington Huskies belong in that conversation as well. A couple of years ago the program, produced three second-round picks in a single draft, and that came after developing many other NFL defensive backs. Gordon and teammate Trent McDuffie will keep the early-round trend going established by the likes of Budda Baker, Byron Murphy, Sidney Jones and Kevin King.","similar_player":"Kendall Fuller","simular_player_bio":"Gordon reminds me of Fuller coming out of Virginia Tech. Fuller (5-11, 198) was a gritty corner who some thought was an inside corner only. Gordon and Fuller are almost identical in terms of size and style of play. I could see Gordon being a similar caliber pro to Fuller.","summary":"LSU and Florida have a running debate about which university is known as “DB U” but the Washington Huskies belong in that conversation as well. A couple of years ago the program, produced three second-round picks in a single draft, and that came after developing many other NFL defensive backs. Gordon and teammate Trent McDuffie will keep the early-round trend going established by the likes of Budda Baker, Byron Murphy, Sidney Jones and Kevin King.     Over the past few seasons, Gordon was a solid cover corner for the Huskies. He worked his way onto the field in 2019 to record 32 tackle and four passes broken up. In the shortened 2020 season in the Pac-12, Gordon notched 18 tackles, one breakup and one forced fumble. He was at his best in 2021, putting up 45 tackles, one forced fumble, two interceptions and seven passes broken up.     Gordon is a natural cover corner who possesses speed, quick feet, and agility. He is very fluid and does a nice job of running the route with receivers to prevent them from gaining separation. Gordon keeps his receiver from coming open and is quick to recover if they get a step. Gordon has nice hips to turn and run downfield with speed receivers. He has enough twitchy athleticism to break on the ball and drive down hard on wide receivers.     On top of his man-cover skills, Gordon is a disciplined corner who does not bite on double moves. He uses his eye discipline to skillfully read the receivers rather than displaying the vision issues that lead to falling for play fakes. Former Washington head coach Jimmy Lake was a defensive backs coach in the NFL, and he coached up the Huskies defensive backs well in terms of good fundamentals and technique.      Gordon flashed some ball skills at times in college. He is skilled to slap passes away and times his contact well. In 2021, Gordon flashed being a threat to pick off the passes after not recording a pick in 2020."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Boye Mafe","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":255,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Minnesota","pros":"Fast edge rusher ; Agility to dodge blockers ; Quick feet ; Good get-off ; Closing speed ; Nice ability to redirect ; Pursuit defender ; Plays with good leverage ; Causes havoc behind the line of scrimmage ; Disruptive ; Chases running backs down from the backside ; Consistent source of pass pressure ; Regularly produces splash plays ; Has some instincts and feel ; Ability to bend around the corner","cons":"Lacks weight for the edge ; Lacks length for the edge ; Needs to get stronger for downhill runs ; Struggles to shed blocks when linemen lock on ; Could stand to improve and develop more pass-rushing moves ; Tweener for a 4-3; needs more strength to be a base end ;Summary:  Over the past three seasons, Mafe would flash for the Golden Gophers and look like he was poised to take off at any time to morph into a dominating defensive end. The speed rusher never turned into that elite double-digit sacker, but he was atill a quality defenisve end for Minnesota. In 2019, Mafe rotated onto the field as a speed rusher and recorded 14 tackles ans three sacks. In the shortened 2020 season, he notched 27 tackles, 4.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. Mafe played his best football as a senior, recording 34 tackles, seven sacks and one forced fumble.","similar_player":"Cliff Avril","simular_player_bio":"Mafe reminds me of Avril (6-3, 260). They are almost identical in size and fast edge rushers who can hunt quarterbacks. Both players are light in the run game as well. Avril was a quality pass rusher over his solid NFL career, and if Mafe pans out, I could see him being a pro comparable to Avril.","summary":"Over the past three seasons, Mafe would flash for the Golden Gophers and look like he was poised to take off at any time to morph into a dominating defensive end. The speed rusher never turned into that elite double-digit sacker, but he was atill a quality defenisve end for Minnesota. In 2019, Mafe rotated onto the field as a speed rusher and recorded 14 tackles ans three sacks. In the shortened 2020 season, he notched 27 tackles, 4.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. Mafe played his best football as a senior, recording 34 tackles, seven sacks and one forced fumble.     The strength of Mafe’s pass-rushing game is how extremely fast he is off the edge, possessing excellent agility to weave around blockers. He has a quick first-step and a get-off to get tackles on their heels. Mafe is good in space while being dangerous standing up over tackles or putting his hand in the ground and rushing as a defensive end. He would be an excellent fit as a 3-4 outside linebacker at the next level. In a 4-3 defense, Mafe could be a right end, but he would be a liability as a run defender against pro left tackles. Another potential role could be as a Sam – strongside – linebacker on run downs who moves to defensive end for passing situations."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"David Ojabo","year":2022,"height":77,"weight":250,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Michigan","pros":"Fast speed rusher ; Dangerous strip-sack artist ; Cognizant and instinctive to go for the strip ; Serious burst off ball ; Speed to run the arc and get around the corner ; Speed-to-power rush ability ; Can fire to the inside ; Has a burst to close on the quarterback ; Functional strength, length ; Flashes ability to use hands and feet at same time ; Good motor ; Gives a second effort ; Agile; not stiff ; Can dip underneath tackles ; Loose hips ; Nice ability to redirect ; Willing run defender ; Versatile for 3-4 or 4-3 defense ; Huge upside","cons":"Torn Achilles at pro day ; Could miss rookie year ; One-year wonder ; Unpolished pass rusher ; Raw, underdeveloped technique ; Can over pursue ; Could use refinement of pass-rushing moves ; Could stand to improve his hand usage for getting off blocks ;Summary:  In recent years, Michigan has produced a lot of good NFL prospects on the defensive line. The Wolverines have had some freaky athletes and speed rushers, like Rashaan Gary, Taco Charlton, Chase Winovich, Kwity Paye and Aidan Hutchinson. Thus, it took some time for Ojabo to see the field for the Wolverines. With Paye moving onto the NFL after being a first-round pick by the Colts, Ojabo took over as the end opposite Hutchinson in 2021 and put together a breakout season. On the year, Ojabo collected 11 sacks, 35 tackles, five forced fumbles and three passes defended.","similar_player":"Chandler Jones.","simular_player_bio":"From a skill-set perspective, Ojabo kind of reminds me of Jones. Jones (6-5, 265) and Ojabo are similarly sized, and Ojabo will probably top out around Jones’ weight. Both are fast edge rushers with developed strength to defend the run. Jones went in the back of the first round in 2012, and Ojabo could’ve gone in that range before hi injury. If Ojabo turns into a good pro, I could see him being a similar style player to Jones.","summary":"In recent years, Michigan has produced a lot of good NFL prospects on the defensive line. The Wolverines have had some freaky athletes and speed rushers, like Rashaan Gary, Taco Charlton, Chase Winovich, Kwity Paye and Aidan Hutchinson. Thus, it took some time for Ojabo to see the field for the Wolverines. With Paye moving onto the NFL after being a first-round pick by the Colts, Ojabo took over as the end opposite Hutchinson in 2021 and put together a breakout season. On the year, Ojabo collected 11 sacks, 35 tackles, five forced fumbles and three passes defended.     Ojabo has the speed and strength to be a tough battle for offensive tackles at the next level. As a pass rusher, Ojabo can burn tackles with his speed and explosiveness off the ball. He can also then translate that speed to power. Ojabo flashes the ability to use his hands and feet at the same time nicely and agility to redirect to the inside or sink his hips while running the loop on the outside. Ojabo also is superb at slapping at the ball while taking the quarterback down. His natural instincts to go for the strip sack are phenomenal."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Josh Paschal","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":278,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Kentucky","pros":"Tough as nails ; Very physical ; Good motor ; Powerful bull rush ; Can set the edge ; Strength to work off blocks ; Strong run defender ; Active pass rusher ; Takes on and sheds blocks ; Strong, active hands ; Uses hands and feet at the same time ; Has some quickness ; Developed technique ; Plays with good leverage ; Quality lateral anchor ; Reliable to hold his ground ; Disciplined ; Intelligent ; Can rush from the inside ; Special teams contributor ; Excellent fit as a five-technique in a 3-4 ; Sturdy to be a base end in a 4-3","cons":"Not a great athlete ; Lacks elite speed as an edge rusher ; Could use more pass-rushing moves ; Could be solid pro, but not super productive as a pass rusher ; Stiffness ; Can struggle to dip his hips to get pointed to the quarterback ;Summary:  Kentucky has produced a number of good NFL prospects in recent years. Under head coach Mark Stoops, the Wildcats have produced a string of hard-nosed football players who demonstrate good fundamentals abd strength, and play tough, physical football. Paschal fits right in, having spent the last few years as a gritty defender in the SEC.","similar_player":"Allen Bailey.","simular_player_bio":"Paschal is reminiscent of Bailey coming out of Miami. Bailey (6-3, 288) and Paschal are similar in size. As Paschal ages in a pro strength program, he probably will put on weight and add about 10 pounds to be nearly identical to Bailey. Both are hard-nosed football players who are tough at the point of attack. Bailey had six sacks in 2018, and in the NFL, I think Paschal will top out in the 6-8 sacks range in the good years of his career.","summary":"Kentucky has produced a number of good NFL prospects in recent years. Under head coach Mark Stoops, the Wildcats have produced a string of hard-nosed football players who demonstrate good fundamentals abd strength, and play tough, physical football. Paschal fits right in, having spent the last few years as a gritty defender in the SEC.     Paschal saw the field sparingly in 2017 an 2018, but he earned more playing time in 2019, allowing him to record 34 tackles, 3.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and one pass defended. During the COVID-19-shortened 2020 season, he collected 32 tackles, a sack and an interception. Paschal then picked up 52 tackles, five sacks and one forced fumble as a senior."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Phidarian Mathis","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":313,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"Alabama","pros":"Polished defender ; Athletic, quick interior defender ; Quick at the point of attack ; Solid get-off ; Quality feet ; Fires his gap ; Disruptive in the backfield ; Quick at the point of attack ; Good technique ; Plays with good pad level ; Can contribute some interior pass rush ; Quality run defender ; Developed upper body strength ; Strong to stack at the line ; Hustles downfield ; Good motor ; Excellent intangibles","cons":"Frame could be maxed out ; Needs to improve pass-rushing moves for the NFL; Not overly strong ; Not overly fast ;Summary:  With Alabama being so talented, it took some time for Mathis to see the field. Mathis worked his way onto the field as a junior and contributed 31 tackles, 1.5 sacks, one forced fumble and three passes defended. Mathis then played really well for the Crimson Tide as a senior and was their most effective interior rusher to play off of superstar edge rusher Will Anderson. In 2021, Mathis recorded 53 tackles, nine sacks and one forced fumble.","similar_player":"Dalvin Tomlinson.","simular_player_bio":"Mathis is reminiscent of Tomlinson coming out of Alabama. Tomlinson was tougher versus the run, while Mathis was better as a pass rusher. Both of them, however, are smart and tough, play hard, and have excellent intangibles. Tomlinson was a second-day pick, and Mathis could go in that range during the 2022 NFL Draft. Mathis could end up being a similar quality pro to Tomlinson.","summary":"With Alabama being so talented, it took some time for Mathis to see the field. Mathis worked his way onto the field as a junior and contributed 31 tackles, 1.5 sacks, one forced fumble and three passes defended. Mathis then played really well for the Crimson Tide as a senior and was their most effective interior rusher to play off of superstar edge rusher Will Anderson. In 2021, Mathis recorded 53 tackles, nine sacks and one forced fumble.     In the pass rush, Mathis flashes the ability to contribute in putting pressure on the quarterback. He is quick off the snap and he plays with good pad level to gain leverage on offensive linemen. Mathis possesses active hands and developed technique, and he is smart about how he attacks guards. In both phases, Mathis displays a steady motor and doesn’t quit on plays, going hard through the whistle. While he has some physical limitations for the next level, Mathis could be a rotational contributor."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jaquan Brisker","year":2022,"height":73,"weight":199,"position":"Safety","college":"Penn State","pros":"Can play free or strong safety; versatile ; Physical ; Instinctive ; Speed; flies around the field ; Hard hitter ; Tough in run support ; Capable as eighth man in the box ; Very good in zone coverage ; Can prevent separation in man ; Can function in pass coverage in the deep part of the field ; Reads a quarterback’s eyes ; Covers a lot of ground in the middle of the field ; Athletic ; Can execute strong and free safety responsibilities ; Can play zone or man schemes ; Capable of covering tight ends and running backs ; Reliable as the last line of defense ; Keeps plays in front of him ; Could contribute on special teams ; Should be able to play quickly","cons":"A little underweight ; Gets banged up ; Could have durability issues in the NFL ; Could stand to improve angles he takes ;Summary:  Safety play is critical to the modern passing-driven pro game even though the position has been devalued in NFL drafts to an extent. Teams need safeties who can help cover receiving tight ends, playmaking receivers, and stop the run. Brisker is a talented, versatile safety who is rather ideal for the current style of play in the NFL. ;Over the past three seasons, Brisker was a solid defender for Penn State. In 2019, he totaled 31 tackles, two interceptions and four passes defended. Brisker then flashed at times for the Nittany Lions in 2020 while recording 57 tackles, four passes defended and an interception. He was then all over the field in 2021, providing a bigger presence than the stats indicate while he collected 43 tackles, two interceptions and four passes broken up. ;Brisker was a tough run defender in 2021. He shows excellent closing speed and comes downhill quickly to make tackles in run support. Brisker is able to get off blocks and shows impressive tackling technique, laying hard hits and showing a talent for wrapping up. With his toughness and tackling skills, Brisker can function as the eighth man in the box. He is a confident and instinctive defender who has a big presence for his pro team.","similar_player":"Justin Simmons","simular_player_bio":"Brisker’s versatility and well-rounded play at Penn State reminds me of Simmons with the Broncos. Simmons was a third-round pick in 2016, and Brisker could go in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Brisker is similar size to the 6-foot-2, 200-pounder Simmons, and both are instinctive defenders. If Brisker pans out in the NFL, his style of play could be similar to Simmons.","summary":"Safety play is critical to the modern passing-driven pro game even though the position has been devalued in NFL drafts to an extent. Teams need safeties who can help cover receiving tight ends, playmaking receivers, and stop the run. Brisker is a talented, versatile safety who is rather ideal for the current style of play in the NFL.      Over the past three seasons, Brisker was a solid defender for Penn State. In 2019, he totaled 31 tackles, two interceptions and four passes defended. Brisker then flashed at times for the Nittany Lions in 2020 while recording 57 tackles, four passes defended and an interception. He was then all over the field in 2021, providing a bigger presence than the stats indicate while he collected 43 tackles, two interceptions and four passes broken up.      Brisker was a tough run defender in 2021. He shows excellent closing speed and comes downhill quickly to make tackles in run support. Brisker is able to get off blocks and shows impressive tackling technique, laying hard hits and showing a talent for wrapping up. With his toughness and tackling skills, Brisker can function as the eighth man in the box. He is a confident and instinctive defender who has a big presence for his pro team."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Alontae Taylor","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tyquan Thornton","year":2022,"height":74,"weight":181,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Baylor","pros":"Extremely fast ; Deep-threat receiver ; First-step quickness ; Explosive ; Capabale of generating separation ; Second-gear speed ; Tall ; Good catch radius ; Threat to score on any touch ; Stretches a defense vertically","cons":"Extremely skinny ; Could struggle with physical corners; Could struggle to get off press coverage ; Thin frame; needs more weight ; More straight line ; Route-running limitations ;Summary:  Baylor has had a number of good receiver rip up the Big XII in recent years, and Thornton did just that in 2021 by putting up 62 receptions for 948 yards and 10 touchdowns. In 2019, he snagged 45 catches for 782 yards and five scores. At the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine, Thornton ripped off an electric 40-yard dash of 4.28 seconds, making for one of the quicker times ever recorded.","similar_player":"Robby Anderson.","simular_player_bio":"Thornton feels like a taller version of Anderson coming out of Temple. Both are fast receivers who are tall and skinny. Anderson has some limitations similar to Thornton. If Thornton pans out, I could see him being a wideout similar to Anderson.","summary":"Baylor has had a number of good receiver rip up the Big XII in recent years, and Thornton did just that in 2021 by putting up 62 receptions for 948 yards and 10 touchdowns. In 2019, he snagged 45 catches for 782 yards and five scores. At the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine, Thornton ripped off an electric 40-yard dash of 4.28 seconds, making for one of the quicker times ever recorded.     Thornton is extremely fast to separate from defensive backs over the top and will stretch the field vertically. He is a home run hitter who has a second gear to run by corners and safeties and get open deep down the field. Along with his speed, Thornton has good height and a larger catch radius than typical speed receivers."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"George Pickens","year":2022,"height":74,"weight":200,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Georgia","pros":"Playmaker ; Quality height and length ; Beats defensive backs for contested catches ; Enough speed to challenge defenses ; Second-gear speed ; Can generate vertical separation ; Tracks the ball well; Straight-line speed ; Body control ; Leaping ability ; Attacks the football; Quick feet ; Can work as a possession receiver ; Has some strength ; Makes plays downfield ; Good body control to make tough sideline catches ; Yards-after-the-catch ability ; Third-down weapon ; Capable of producing splash plays","cons":"Coming off torn ACL ; Never had a season of big production ;Summary:  Georgia has recruited a lot of star players under Kirby Smart, and Pickens looked like he might be the Bulldogs best receiver since A.J. Green. Pickens had an impressive debut as a freshman, catching 49 passes for 727 yards and eight touchdowns. In 2020, Georgia struggled with a revolving cast of quarterbacks, holding Pickens hauling to 36 catches for 513 yards and six touchdowns. Disaster then struck for Pickens in the spring of 2021 when he torn an ACL in preseason workouts. ;Pickens, hoewver, made it his mission to return, and he made it back to play in the final three games of the 2021 season, catching five passes for 107 yards, including a 52-yard reception that helped Georgia beat Alabama in the National Championship. Pickens’ determination was commendable, and it is impressive Pickens came back to play in 2021. Many others players would have just shut things down and just started preparing for the NFL draft.","similar_player":"DeVante Parker","simular_player_bio":"Team sources have said Pickens reminds them of Parker when Parker has played well for the Dolphins. Parker was a first-round pick in 2015, and Pickens would have been a first-rounder if he had avoided injury in the spring of 2021.","summary":"Georgia has recruited a lot of star players under Kirby Smart, and Pickens looked like he might be the Bulldogs best receiver since A.J. Green. Pickens had an impressive debut as a freshman, catching 49 passes for 727 yards and eight touchdowns. In 2020, Georgia struggled with a revolving cast of quarterbacks, holding Pickens hauling to 36 catches for 513 yards and six touchdowns. Disaster then struck for Pickens in the spring of 2021 when he torn an ACL in preseason workouts.      Pickens, hoewver, made it his mission to return, and he made it back to play in the final three games of the 2021 season, catching five passes for 107 yards, including a 52-yard reception that helped Georgia beat Alabama in the National Championship. Pickens’ determination was commendable, and it is impressive Pickens came back to play in 2021. Many others players would have just shut things down and just started preparing for the NFL draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Alec Pierce","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":213,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Cincinnati","pros":"Big receiver ; Fast; can go vertical ; Presents mismatch ability with size or speed; Very productive ; Consistent ; Playmaker ; Good route-runner; sudden out of breaks ; Sudden out of cuts ; Threat to rip off a chunk gain on any reception ; Deceptive speed ; Quick to get downfield ; Maintains speed throughout the route ; Quick release off of the line ; First-step quickness ; Challenges the defense downfield ; Body control ; Quick feet ; Leaping ability ; Good size ; Dangerous to win 50-50 passes ; Quality blocker ; Adept at finding soft spots in zone ; Can defeat double teams ; Durable ; Experienced; ready to contribute quickly ; Potential to be a No. 1 receiver in the NFL","cons":"A little tight ; Decent, but not great, after the catch ;Summary:  Pierce has not received a lot of media attention, but over the past few years, he was one of the more consistent big-play wide receivers in college football. Pierce worked his way onto the field in 2019, catching 37 passes for 562 yards and two touchdowns – an average of 17.6 yards per catch. He was even better in the shortened 2020 season, averaging 18.5 yards per catch over 17 receptions for 315 yards and three scores. The senior enjoyed his best season in 2021, notching 52 catches for 884 yards and eight touchdowns. ;Wide receivers with Pierce’s skill set of being big, fast, and productive don’t last long in NFL drafts, and Pierce has special ability for the next level. Big receivers are a dime a dozen, but what sets Pierce apart from the typical big wideout is how he can really run. Pierce possesses the explosiveness and deep speed to get vertical. After a fast first-step, Pierce shows a second gear to accelerate down the field and stretch defenses over the top. He can run by double coverage and create separation from defensive backs by beating them in a vertical race downfield. His speed and route-running skill allow him to consistently generate separation from defensive backs because he is very difficult to run with.","similar_player":"Jordy Nelson","simular_player_bio":"Some NFL team sources said Pierce reminds them of Nelson coming out of Kansas State. Both Nelson and Pierce showed skill sets of size and speed with good production in college.","summary":"Pierce has not received a lot of media attention, but over the past few years, he was one of the more consistent big-play wide receivers in college football. Pierce worked his way onto the field in 2019, catching 37 passes for 562 yards and two touchdowns – an average of 17.6 yards per catch. He was even better in the shortened 2020 season, averaging 18.5 yards per catch over 17 receptions for 315 yards and three scores. The senior enjoyed his best season in 2021, notching 52 catches for 884 yards and eight touchdowns.      Wide receivers with Pierce’s skill set of being big, fast, and productive don’t last long in NFL drafts, and Pierce has special ability for the next level. Big receivers are a dime a dozen, but what sets Pierce apart from the typical big wideout is how he can really run. Pierce possesses the explosiveness and deep speed to get vertical. After a fast first-step, Pierce shows a second gear to accelerate down the field and stretch defenses over the top. He can run by double coverage and create separation from defensive backs by beating them in a vertical race downfield. His speed and route-running skill allow him to consistently generate separation from defensive backs because he is very difficult to run with."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Skyy Moore","year":2022,"height":70,"weight":196,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Western Michigan","pros":"Dangerous slot receiver ; Threat to pick up yards after the catch ; Good hands; Smooth route runner ; Has a burst out of his breaks ; Consistently generates separation ; Sudden ; Finds soft spots in zone ; Effective on slants, cross, digs ; Gritty competitor; Tracks the ball well ; Late hands ; Uses body well in traffic to block out defenders","cons":"Limited to slot ; Does not play as fast as timed speed ; Lacks elite speed ; Short ; Could have problems with long NFL corners ; Could have a hard time getting off contact ;Summary:  Moore was a serious weapon for Western Michigan over the past three year, and he should maintain the program’s streak of receiving talent for NFL drafts. Moore broke out year as a freshman in 2019 with 51 receptions for 802 yards and three touchdowns. In the shortened 2020 season, he recorded 25 receptions for 388 yards and three scores. Moore then put together a superb junior year, hauling in 95 passes for 1,292 yards and 10 touchdowns.","similar_player":"Jamison Crowder","simular_player_bio":"Crowder (5-9, 177) and Moore are very similar in size and are both dangerous slot receivers. Crowder is a quick route runner who can get open and has reliable hands. Moore could end up being similar pro player to Crowder.","summary":"Moore was a serious weapon for Western Michigan over the past three year, and he should maintain the program’s streak of receiving talent for NFL drafts. Moore broke out year as a freshman in 2019 with 51 receptions for 802 yards and three touchdowns. In the shortened 2020 season, he recorded 25 receptions for 388 yards and three scores. Moore then put together a superb junior year, hauling in 95 passes for 1,292 yards and 10 touchdowns.     There is a lot to like about Moore, who looks like an effective slot receiving weapon for the next level. He is a run-after-the-catch playmaker and a threat to rip off chunk gains on any reception. Moore displays quickness and shifty route-running and has just enough burst out of his breaks to create separation. He is also a natural hands catcher who does a very reliable job of securing the ball. Moore is a feisty fighter of a player who energizes his team and is a good contributor as a slot receiver.     Moore faces some limitations for the NFL because he is short and lack elite speed. He could have problems with longer cornerbacks, and getting off jams and re-routes could be an issue for him. Even though Moore is quick and a shifty route-runner, he is not a speed demon like a Jaylen Waddle. Moore’s size limits him to being a slot receiver in the NFL.     In the 2022 NFL Draft, Moore looks likely to go as high as the second round and shouldn’t fall lower than the fourth round."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Trey McBride","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":246,"position":"Tight End","college":"Colorado State","pros":"Excellent pass protector ; Good feet in pass protection ; Strong run blocker ; Dangerous middle-seam tight end ; Three-down starter ; Good hands ; Leaping ability ; Making contested catches ; Uses size to make receptions downfield ; Adept at finding the soft spot in zone ; Tracks the ball well ; Can get some yards after the catch ; Can sustain his blocks ; Hits blocks on the second level ; Can sustain his blocks ; Good blocking technique ; Long-term starting potential ; Effective against good competition ; Strong ; Deceptive quickness, athleticism ; Intelligent","cons":"Not fast ; Lacks elite speed ; Lacks elite athleticism ;Summary:  McBride flashed receiving ability as a sophomore in 2019, catching 45 passes for 560 yards and four touchdowns. In the shortened 2020 season, he contributed 22 receptions for 330 yards and four touchdowns. As a senior, McBride was one of the best tight ends in college football, hauling in 90 passes for 1,121 yards and a touchdown.","similar_player":"Dalton Schultz","simular_player_bio":"McBride reminds me of Schultz coming out of Stanford. I really liked Schultz and thought he was very underrated in the 2018 NFL raft, and that looks to be the right call since the Cowboys hit him with the franchise tag after the 2021 season. McBride has tht potential to become a similar pro to Schultz, although perhaps not quite as good as Schultz has been for Dallas.","summary":"McBride flashed receiving ability as a sophomore in 2019, catching 45 passes for 560 yards and four touchdowns. In the shortened 2020 season, he contributed 22 receptions for 330 yards and four touchdowns. As a senior, McBride was one of the best tight ends in college football, hauling in 90 passes for 1,121 yards and a touchdown.     After the 2021 season, McBride had a very good week of practice at the Senior Bowl and did well at the combine overall. He was a natural receiver in the field work and also was very impressive as a drive blocker with good technique. Sources from multiple teams said McBride interviewed well in Indianapolis."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Sam Williams","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Luke Goedeke","year":2022,"height":76,"weight":318,"position":"Guard","college":"Central Michigan","pros":"Thick-bodied guard ; Decent athlete ; Has some strength ; Good height, weight ; Dependable pass protector ; Ability to bend ; Sustains blocks ; Controls linemen; stalls out defenders ; Agility ; Has good technique ; Quick enough feet ; Can bend at the knee ; Fires off the line ; Intelligent ; Good at pulling ; Mauler in the ground game ; Sustains blocks well ; Quality anchor; Impressive instincts ; Awareness","cons":"Lacks length; Will lunge after speed rushers ; Could struggle to stay at tackle ; Better fit at guard ; Durability concerns ;Summary:  There has been a good amount of hype about Central Michigan left tackle Bernhard Raimann, but in speaking with NFL sources, some of them like his teammate Luke Goedeke more. Goedeke redshirted in 2018 before turning in a solid 2019 season at right tackle. He missed the shortened 2020 year with an injury, but played very well in 2021 to close out his collegiate career. Goedeke was knocked out of the Senior Bowl in the first practice with an injury.","similar_player":"Wyatt Teller.","simular_player_bio":"Goedeke remains me of Clevland Pro Bowl guard Wyatt Teller. Both are tough, smart, strong, and well-balanced blockers. Teller (6-4, 314) and Goedeke are almost identical in size. In the NFL, Goedeke might not be as good as Teller, but I think he could be a similarly effective guard.","summary":"There has been a good amount of hype about Central Michigan left tackle Bernhard Raimann, but in speaking with NFL sources, some of them like his teammate Luke Goedeke more. Goedeke redshirted in 2018 before turning in a solid 2019 season at right tackle. He missed the shortened 2020 year with an injury, but played very well in 2021 to close out his collegiate career. Goedeke was knocked out of the Senior Bowl in the first practice with an injury.     As a run blocker, Goedeke has good technique and strength at the point of attack. He packs a punch and can rock defenders backward with his strength. When Goedeke gets his hands on defenders, he stalls them out and keeps them from making plays by moving them at the point of attack. With his hand placement and technique, Goedeke sustains blocks well and keeps second efforts from happening. The converted tight end has solid mobility and enough athleticism to be movement blocker. Goedeke could be a fit in a zone scheme or power man scheme."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Troy Andersen","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ed Ingram","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":317,"position":"Guard","college":"LSU","pros":"Rare blocker with a mean streak ; Road-grading run blocker ; Heavy hands ; Generates movement in the ground game ; Sustains blocks ; Physical ; Can manipulate in the ground game ; Bullies defenders and blocks through the whistle ; Frustrates defensive linemen ; Has quality technique ; Good hand placement ; Good at pulling ; Agile in space ; Awareness ; Anchors well against bull rushes ; Steady pass protector ; Intelligent","cons":"Lacks length ; Short height ; Short arms – 33 1/8 ; Athleticism ; Quickness ; Can struggle to hit blocks in space ;Summary:  It didn’t take long before there weren’t many players left from LSU’s dream season in 2019, but Ingram is one of the last remaining contributors from that National Championship team to enter the NFL. As a freshman in 2017, Ingram was the Tigers’ starting right guard, and he played really well in his first season. Ingram then sat out the 2018 with a season-long suspension. He returned to the field in 2019 and mostly was a rotational contributor with Adrian Magee and Damien Lewis. Ingram put together an excellent 2020 season for the Tigers and had a shot at being a second-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft before deciding to return for his senior year. Overall, Ingram was solid in 2021, but maybe not quite as good as he was as a junior. Ingram performed well both at the Senior Bowl and the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine.","similar_player":"Richie Incognito.","simular_player_bio":"Ingram has a similar skill set and style of play to Incognito. After being a third-round pick out of Nebraska, Incognito became a four-time Pro Bowler. Ingram is a good run blocker and reliable pass protector. He should go on the second day of the 2022 NFL Draft and has the potential to be similar NFL lineman to Incognito.","summary":"It didn’t take long before there weren’t many players left from LSU’s dream season in 2019, but Ingram is one of the last remaining contributors from that National Championship team to enter the NFL. As a freshman in 2017, Ingram was the Tigers’ starting right guard, and he played really well in his first season. Ingram then sat out the 2018 with a season-long suspension. He returned to the field in 2019 and mostly was a rotational contributor with Adrian Magee and Damien Lewis. Ingram put together an excellent 2020 season for the Tigers and had a shot at being a second-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft before deciding to return for his senior year. Overall, Ingram was solid in 2021, but maybe not quite as good as he was as a junior. Ingram performed well both at the Senior Bowl and the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine.     As a run blocker, Ingram has heavy hands with sheer power at the point of attack to generate movement. Ingram can get under a defensive tackle’s pads and use his strength to manipulate them out of their gap. Finding nasty bullies up front is getting more difficult as the uptempo and spread offense has changed the game, and Ingram is the rare college blocker who enters the NFL with a mean streak to set a physical tone at the point of attack. Ingram blocks through the whistle, pushes defenders around, buries them into the ground, and finishes them off with violence. Ingram has developed strength to push defenders out of their gaps and open holes in the ground game. Ingram can sustain his blocks after shocking defenders backward."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cam Taylor-Britt","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Drake Jackson","year":2022,"height":76,"weight":255,"position":"Defensive End","college":"USC","pros":"Quality skill set ; Enough size, speed, athleticism, strength to function ; Quick off the edge ; Burst off ball ; Dangerous darting to the inside ; Quality rip move ; Versatile to play end or outside linebacker ; Can drop into coverage ; Fits a 4-3 or 3-4 defense ; Can dip underneath tackles ; Athletic ; Agile; not stiff","cons":"Not overwhelmingly fast ; Not overwhelmingly powerful ; Could stand to get quick off the ball ; Needs to improve pass-rushing moves ;Summary:  At a program like USC, it can be hard to see the field instantly, but Jackson was able to do that during his freshman season. He was one of the top freshman defenders in the nation in 2019, putting up 46 tackles, 5.5 sacks, one forced fumble and three passes defended. In the shortened 2020 season, Jackson recorded 20 tackles, two sacks and an interception. Jackson then totaled 37 tackles, five sacks, one forced fumble and an interception in 2021. He displayed pass-rushing talent off the edge and played hard. USC hurt his production by moving him around, playing him somewhat at outside linebacker, dropping him into coverage, and reducing his pass-rushing opportunities.","similar_player":"Whitney Mercilus.","simular_player_bio":"Jackson reminds me of Mercilus because he has quickness but lacks overwhelming speed and is not an overly dominant power defender. Mercilus (6-4, 258) and Jackson are almost identical in size with the ability to drop into coverage and play in space. Mercilus was a late first-round pick by the Texans and turned into an excellent pro. Jackson might not end up as good as Mercilus was at his peak, but if Jackson pans out he could be a similar style defender to Mercilus.","summary":"At a program like USC, it can be hard to see the field instantly, but Jackson was able to do that during his freshman season. He was one of the top freshman defenders in the nation in 2019, putting up 46 tackles, 5.5 sacks, one forced fumble and three passes defended. In the shortened 2020 season, Jackson recorded 20 tackles, two sacks and an interception. Jackson then totaled 37 tackles, five sacks, one forced fumble and an interception in 2021. He displayed pass-rushing talent off the edge and played hard. USC hurt his production by moving him around, playing him somewhat at outside linebacker, dropping him into coverage, and reducing his pass-rushing opportunities.     Jackson has an NFL starting skill set with size, quickness and athleticism. He shows quality instincts and vision on the edge to adjust to the offense and the upside to get better."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Bryan Cook","year":2022,"height":73,"weight":206,"position":"Safety","college":"Cincinnati","pros":"Instinctive ; Good size ; Has enough height to defend big receivers, tight ends ; Weapon to cover pass-receiving tight ends ; Quick ; Covers ground on the back end ; Can play some deep center field ; Middle-of-the-field zone-coverage defender ; Reads a quarterback’s eyes ; Quick feet ; Not tight; loose hips to turn and run ; Has some ball skills ; Showed interception potential; Plays the ball well to avoid penalties and smack passes away ; Aggressive defender ; Quickly fires to the flat or coming downhill ; Can be a strong safety, eighth man in the box ; Tough run defender ; Size to tackle NFL running backs ; Special teams-coverage potential","cons":"Eye discipline ; Needs to improve defending double moves ; Will bite on some fakes ; More natural as a strong safety ;Summary:  It took some time for Cook to put it all together at Cincinnati, but it finally happened in 2021. In 2017 and 2018, Cook played at Howard University, recording five interceptions and 17 passes broken up during that span. Over 2020 and 2019 for Cincinnati, Cook recorded 28 tackles and two pass breakups. He was then an excellent contributor for the Bearcats in 2021, totaling 96 tackles, one sack, two interceptions and nine passes defended. ;Cook has the potential to be an pass-coverage asset in the NFL. He has the speed, size, and ball skills to play some free safety while also being a natural fit for strong safety. As the deep center fielder, Cook can break on the ball well and is dangerous to pick it off or slap it away. He covers a lot of ground in the deep part of the field and has the size to battle big wideouts and tight ends. As a pro, Cook needs to improve his eye discipline and not bite on double moves. He can be prone to falling for some fakes through his natural aggression. ;In 2021, Cook showed some man-coverage ability against pass-receiving tight ends who cause mismatch problems for most teams – see the Cincinnati/Notre Dame game. Cook does a nice job of running the route with tight ends to prevent separation and possesses the size and speed to maintain close coverage. After some development, Cook could man up on them in the NFL and should be an asset at neutralizing those kind of weapons.","similar_player":"Marcus Maye.","simular_player_bio":"Cook and Maye are very similar. Both are good free safeties who cover a lot of ground in the back end and are physical in run defense. They are instinctive defenders with versatility. After being drafted by the Jets, Maye has gone on to become one of the better safeties in the NFL. Maye (6-0, 210) and Cook are nearly identical in size and in their skill sets.","summary":"It took some time for Cook to put it all together at Cincinnati, but it finally happened in 2021. In 2017 and 2018, Cook played at Howard University, recording five interceptions and 17 passes broken up during that span. Over 2020 and 2019 for Cincinnati, Cook recorded 28 tackles and two pass breakups. He was then an excellent contributor for the Bearcats in 2021, totaling 96 tackles, one sack, two interceptions and nine passes defended.      Cook has the potential to be an pass-coverage asset in the NFL. He has the speed, size, and ball skills to play some free safety while also being a natural fit for strong safety. As the deep center fielder, Cook can break on the ball well and is dangerous to pick it off or slap it away. He covers a lot of ground in the deep part of the field and has the size to battle big wideouts and tight ends. As a pro, Cook needs to improve his eye discipline and not bite on double moves. He can be prone to falling for some fakes through his natural aggression.      In 2021, Cook showed some man-coverage ability against pass-receiving tight ends who cause mismatch problems for most teams – see the Cincinnati/Notre Dame game. Cook does a nice job of running the route with tight ends to prevent separation and possesses the size and speed to maintain close coverage. After some development, Cook could man up on them in the NFL and should be an asset at neutralizing those kind of weapons."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"James Cook","year":2022,"height":71,"weight":190,"position":"Running Back","college":"Georgia","pros":"Fast ; Acceleration ; Quick first-step to hit the hole ; Second gear in the open field ; Threat to rip off a long touchdown on any carry ; Instinctive runner ; Good vision ; Anticipation ; Knee bend ; Runs behind his pads ; Elusive; has moves in the open field ; Cutting ability ; Quick feet ; Receiving skills ; Dangerous route-runner ; Mismatch receiver ; Soft hands ; Catches with his hands ; Third-down weapon ; Decisive runner","cons":"Small ; Lacks balance ; Not a tough runner between the tackles ; Will struggle to create lots of yards after contact in the NFL ; Won’t be an asset in goal-line or short-yardage situations ; Will need development in blitz protection ; Frame could be maxed out ; Can he hold up and avoid injury in the NFL? ;Summary:  At most schools, James Cook would have been the starting running back, but at Georgia, he was part of the Bulldogs rotation. Cook logged fewer than 50 carries in each of his freshman-junior seasons, with averages of 6.7, 6.1 and 6.9 yards per carry. He also totaled seven touchdowns over that time. As a senior in 2021, Cook took on a bigger role as the primary backup to Zamir White. On the year, Cook averaged 6.4 yards per carry on 113 carries for 728 yards and seven touchdowns. He also notched 27 receptions for 284 yards and four touchdowns.","similar_player":"Nyheim Hines.","simular_player_bio":"From the skill-set perspective, Hines (5-9, 196) and Cook are very similar. Both are fast, explosive weapons who can rip off chunk gains on any touch. N.C. State used Hines more as a receiver than the Bulldogs did with Cook, but Cook flashed receiving ability. If Cook pans out in the NFL, I think he could be a back similar to Hines.","summary":"At most schools, James Cook would have been the starting running back, but at Georgia, he was part of the Bulldogs rotation. Cook logged fewer than 50 carries in each of his freshman-junior seasons, with averages of 6.7, 6.1 and 6.9 yards per carry. He also totaled seven touchdowns over that time. As a senior in 2021, Cook took on a bigger role as the primary backup to Zamir White. On the year, Cook averaged 6.4 yards per carry on 113 carries for 728 yards and seven touchdowns. He also notched 27 receptions for 284 yards and four touchdowns.     As a runner, Cook is a speed back who is real threat to rip off a big gain anytime he touches the ball. He has a first-step burst and accelerates through the hole with a second gear to explode downfield for long gains. With his explosion, it looks like Cook gets a head start over everybody else on the field. Cook is not just fast in the open field, but he has moves to dodge tacklers and tremendous change-of-direction skills. The fast back Cook is a threat to tackle any carry to the end zone.      Cook lacks the size and strength to be a three-down starter. For the NFL, he will have to be a backup change-of-pace back. Cook’s lack of size means he won’t rack up a lot of yards after contact, and he does not have the balance, toughness, or size to get a lot of carries between the tackles. If Cook were bigger, he could be an impactful three-down starter like his older brother Dalvin Cook.      On top of being an explosive runner, James Cook can be a weapon as a receiver. He has soft hands and is a natural at catching the ball. He is elusive in the open field and can rip off yards in chunks. Cook is too fast and shifty for linebackers or safeties to cover in man, so he provides an excellent mismatch and will be a third-down receiving problem in the NFL. Like all college backs, Cook will need some tutoring in pass protection for the pros.     Cook looks like a potential second-day pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. He could work his way into being a dangerous contributor."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Nik Bonitto","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":240,"position":"Outside Linebacker","college":"Oklahoma","pros":"Fast ; Athletic ; Explosive ; Dangerous edge pass rusher ; Speed to turn the corner ; Uses hands well ; Closes quickly ; Excellent pursuit skills ; Run-and-chase defender ; Natural in space ; Makes big plays in the backfield ; Has the athletic ability to potentially cover","cons":"Undersized ; Lacks height, length, weight for a NFL edge defender ; Weak in run defense ; Teams will run at him ; Tweener ; Teams have concerns with his background ; Teams have concerns with his football I.Q. ; Hasn’t shown he can play in the stack ; Could be limited to being a designated pass rusher only ;Summary:  Bonitto was one of the most consistent pass rushers in the Big XII over the past couple of years. After recording 3.5 sacks and 43 tackles during his redshirt freshman season, Bonitto broke out in the shortened 2020 season with 8.5 sacks, 32 tackles and two passes batted. He stayed consistent in 2021 with seven sacks, 39 tackles, one forced fumble and one pass defended. Bonitto opted out of the Alamo Bowl at the end of the regular season and announced he was skipping his senior year to enter the 2022 NFL Draft.","similar_player":"Marquis Haynes","simular_player_bio":"Haynes has flashed at time as a situational pass rusher during his pro career. Size limitations and being a tweener, however, have limited him to being a rotational backup. Bonitto could follow a similar path in the NFL.","summary":"Bonitto was one of the most consistent pass rushers in the Big XII over the past couple of years. After recording 3.5 sacks and 43 tackles during his redshirt freshman season, Bonitto broke out in the shortened 2020 season with 8.5 sacks, 32 tackles and two passes batted. He stayed consistent in 2021 with seven sacks, 39 tackles, one forced fumble and one pass defended. Bonitto opted out of the Alamo Bowl at the end of the regular season and announced he was skipping his senior year to enter the 2022 NFL Draft.     There is no doubt Bonitto is a dangerous pass rusher off the edge. He is fast with a quick first-step to get upfield and the ability to accelerate around the corner. Bonitto also is athletic, showing the skills to sink his hips and redirect. Given his speed and fluidity, offensive tackles are in trouble when there is space for Bonitto to work with because he id adept at dodging blockers. As a pro, Bonitto could be a dangerous edge rusher and quarterback hunter."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Luke Fortner","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":302,"position":"Center","college":"Kentucky","pros":"Tough blocker ; Strong at the point of attack ; Functional strength ; Good technique ; Intelligent ; Fundamentally sound ; Good hand placement ; Quality length for an interior blocker ; Good anchor against bull rushes ; Keeps his weight behind his toes ; Recoverability ; Quick to adjust to games up front ; Durable ; Safe pick ; Experienced ; Versatile could also play some guard ; Should be able to compete quickly ; Leader ; Hard worker ; Football character","cons":"Has some skill-set limitations ; Not a great athlete ; Lacks speed and quickness ; Enough size but not big ;Summary:  Fortner saw action as a freshman and sophomore in 2017 and 2018 while working his way into becoming Kentucky’s starting center. In 2019, he had an excellent season, allowing only one sack on the season. Fortner returned his senior year in 2020 and then took advantage of the extra season of eligibility to return in 2021. Over his two senior years, Fortner was a dependable blocker for the Wildcats, opening holes for running back Chris Rodriguez and protecting his quarterback well.","similar_player":"Ben Jones","simular_player_bio":"Some team sources said Humphrey looked like a bigger version of Jones. Jones has put together a solid NFL career for the Texans and Titans since being a mid-round pick, and Humphrey could follow a similar path.","summary":"Fortner saw action as a freshman and sophomore in 2017 and 2018 while working his way into becoming Kentucky’s starting center. In 2019, he had an excellent season, allowing only one sack on the season. Fortner returned his senior year in 2020 and then took advantage of the extra season of eligibility to return in 2021. Over his two senior years, Fortner was a dependable blocker for the Wildcats, opening holes for running back Chris Rodriguez and protecting his quarterback well.     Fortner looks like a future NFL starter who could earn a starting job quickly as a pro. He is very tough at the point of attack and intelligent. He does a nice job of reading defenses and adjusting to games and blitzes up front. Fortner shows advanced technique in terms of hand placement and strong fundamentals to bend at the knee and avoid letting his weight get over his toes. For an interior offensive lineman, Fortner has quality size and enough length."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Brian Asamoah","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Joshua Ezeudu","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Martin Emerson","year":2022,"height":74,"weight":201,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Mississippi State","pros":"Instinctive ; Excellent size ; Long cornerback ; Physical to jam receivers ; Experienced ; Has some quickness ; Closing burst; Will dish out some hard hits ; Good zone corner; Smartly covers up receivers in his area ; Advanced vision ; Disciplined ; Adept at taking on big receivers; Can outfight defenders on contested catches; Gritty, physical defender ; Has “dog” to him ; Can play zone coverage ; Athletic upside","cons":"Lacks ball skills ; Only one interception in college ; Could have some problems with deep speed ;Summary:  Not many good players go under the radar in the SEC, but that was the case with Emerson. Mississippi State has churned out a lot of good NFL talent and defensive backs in the past decade, and Emerson will continue that tradition. Emerson’s on-field debut came in 2019 when he had one interception and 31 tackles. In 2020, he recorded 72 tackles with 11 breakups. Emerson then racked up 49 tackles and three passes defended in 2021. ;For the NFL, Emerson is a big, long, physical corner who fits well as a press man or zone corner. He has good instincts and is adept at covering up receivers who come into his area. With his height, length and strength, he is skilled at defending big receivers and battling them on contested catches. He might be able to do some man coverage on receiving tight ends as well at the next level. ;Emerson is an ideal press-man corner with strength and physicality to jam receivers at the line. With his strong arm punch, Emerson is adept at stalling and re-routing receivers to disrupt the play for the offense. Emerson’s height and length give the ideal build for playing as a natural press-man corner in the pro, and he has enough quickness and athleticism to turn and run with big wideouts down the field. He is a good weapon to defend fade passes in the red zone.","similar_player":"Carlton Davis.","simular_player_bio":"Emerson reminds me of Davis coming out of Auburn. Both were big cornerbacks with length, strength, cover skills, and a dog mentality. Davis was a second-round pick, and Emerson could end up going in Round 2 of the 2022 NFL Draft.","summary":"Not many good players go under the radar in the SEC, but that was the case with Emerson. Mississippi State has churned out a lot of good NFL talent and defensive backs in the past decade, and Emerson will continue that tradition. Emerson’s on-field debut came in 2019 when he had one interception and 31 tackles. In 2020, he recorded 72 tackles with 11 breakups. Emerson then racked up 49 tackles and three passes defended in 2021.      For the NFL, Emerson is a big, long, physical corner who fits well as a press man or zone corner. He has good instincts and is adept at covering up receivers who come into his area. With his height, length and strength, he is skilled at defending big receivers and battling them on contested catches. He might be able to do some man coverage on receiving tight ends as well at the next level.      Emerson is an ideal press-man corner with strength and physicality to jam receivers at the line. With his strong arm punch, Emerson is adept at stalling and re-routing receivers to disrupt the play for the offense. Emerson’s height and length give the ideal build for playing as a natural press-man corner in the pro, and he has enough quickness and athleticism to turn and run with big wideouts down the field. He is a good weapon to defend fade passes in the red zone.     Emerson possesses enough speed to play corner and not move to safety, but he may not be a corner who his team wants to line Emerson up against a deep speed receiver like Tyreek Hill, Ja’Marr Chase, Jaylen Waddle or Will Fuller. The super-fast receivers that stretch the field vertically could present a mismatch problem for Emerson, as evidenced by his 40 time at the combine. The speed issue is something to be cognizant of, but Emerson has enough speed to handle most NFL receivers, and he could develop into a corner capable of being competitive against bigger No. 1 wideouts like Mike Evans, Michael Thomas or DeAndre Hopkins. Emerson shows a closing burst and is a hard hitter in space."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chad Muma","year":2022,"height":74,"weight":241,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Wyoming","pros":"Tough run defender ; Good tackler ; Physical in the tackle box ; Enough speed to get to the perimeter ; Good skill set ; Diagnosis skills ; Flashes ability to shed blocks ; Decent instincts ; Follows a quarterback’s eyes in short zone coverage ; Quality skill set ; Above-average height and length for a linebacker ; Has the necessary size and speed ; Fits a 4-3 or 3-4 defense ; Upside ; Experienced","cons":"Not natural change of direction ; Some stiffness ; Not a fit for man coverage ; Needs to improve ability to shed blocks ; Can be overly aggressive in pursuit ;Summary:  Muma was a tackling machine for Wyoming in 2021, keeping up with LSU’s Damone Clark for the nation’s leader in tackles throughout the season. Muma finished the season with a total of 142 stops, 1.5 sacks, three interceptions and one pass defended. In the shortened 2020 season, Muma had 71 tackles, three sacks and a pass broken up. Muma helped himself with a quality workout at the combine.","similar_player":"Kevin Minter.","simular_player_bio":"Minter was a good run defender in college who never developed pass-coverage skills for the NFL. Thus, he was a disappointment as a second-round pick for the Cardinals. Minter is solid as a run defender and backup linebacker in the NFL. Muma could end up being very similar as a pro if he doesn’t develop pass-coverage ability.","summary":"Muma was a tackling machine for Wyoming in 2021, keeping up with LSU’s Damone Clark for the nation’s leader in tackles throughout the season. Muma finished the season with a total of 142 stops, 1.5 sacks, three interceptions and one pass defended. In the shortened 2020 season, Muma had 71 tackles, three sacks and a pass broken up. Muma helped himself with a quality workout at the combine.     In the ground game, Muma is a flow-to-the-ball linebacker who tackles well and generally takes good angles to get to the ball-carrier. He is a missile who can be overly aggressive at time, but he is an old-school linebacker looking to snuff out runs in a hurry. Along with always being around the ball, Muma will deliver some hard hits to finish backs off. For the NFL, Muma will need to improve at taking on and shedding blocks. Those will be big points of improvement for Muma to develop into being an NFL starter."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Velus Jones Jr.","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Abraham Lucas","year":2022,"height":78,"weight":322,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Washington State","pros":"Good pass protector ; Makes it tough for rushers to get around him ; Quality height, weight ; Quickness ; Good enough feet to block on the edge ; Agile ; Durable ; Sustains blocks well","cons":"Not an elite athlete ; Lacks strength ; Lacks power ; Short arms for a tackle – 33.63 inches ; Could struggle to generate a push in the NFL ; Will sometimes bend at the waist ; Might be limited to right tackle ;Summary:  Lucas spent the last four years as a mainstay of Washington State’s offensive line and evolved into being a quality pro prospect over his four years as starter. After his senior season, Lucas had a decent week at the Senior Bowl and then a quality showing at the NFL Scouting Combine. Entering the next level, Lucas’ pass protection is ahead of his run blocking due to coming from the offense Mike Leach ran with the Cougars. ;In pass protection, Lucas is steady and reliable to block on the edge. He has size, length, and good enough feet to make it tough for edge rushers to get around him. His mass makes it tough to bull rush through him, and he does a nice job of sustaining blocks thanks to his length and strength. Lucas displays solid technique to avoid reaching or bending at the hip and has an ability to mirror, using his feet and size to seal the edge. Lucas, however, does not have the elite speed, feet and athleticism to play left tackle. With his natural pass-blocking skills though, he has starting potential at right tackle for the next level.","similar_player":"Josh Jones.","simular_player_bio":"Lucas reminds me of Jones coming out of Houston. Jones (6-5, 311) and Lucas are similar in size with athleticism and quickness but lack strength and power.","summary":"Lucas spent the last four years as a mainstay of Washington State’s offensive line and evolved into being a quality pro prospect over his four years as starter. After his senior season, Lucas had a decent week at the Senior Bowl and then a quality showing at the NFL Scouting Combine. Entering the next level, Lucas’ pass protection is ahead of his run blocking due to coming from the offense Mike Leach ran with the Cougars.      In pass protection, Lucas is steady and reliable to block on the edge. He has size, length, and good enough feet to make it tough for edge rushers to get around him. His mass makes it tough to bull rush through him, and he does a nice job of sustaining blocks thanks to his length and strength. Lucas displays solid technique to avoid reaching or bending at the hip and has an ability to mirror, using his feet and size to seal the edge. Lucas, however, does not have the elite speed, feet and athleticism to play left tackle. With his natural pass-blocking skills though, he has starting potential at right tackle for the next level."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jelani Woods","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Desmond Ridder","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":207,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Cincinnati","pros":"Good arm strength ; Can make beautiful throws downfield ; Can make all the throws required ; Throws a catchable ball ; Can pick up yards on the ground ; Has some pocket presence ; Can make superb throws off platform ; Flashes tremendous accuracy on some throws ; Good ball placement at times ; Can throw touch passes ; Mobility ; Can hurt defenses on the ground ; Difficult to sack ; Athletic ; Upside","cons":"Poor field vision ; Has to improve working through his progressions ; Must get more consistent reading defenses ; Often stares down his primary read ; Needs to learn to move coverage with his eyes ; Could stand to improve decision making ; Has some ball-security issues; Accuracy issues ; Can hold the ball too long; Will need to improve footwork ; Not ready to play; needs development ;Summary:  Ridder was a solid quarterback for Cincinnati over the past four seasons, leading the program all the way to the college football playoff in 2021. Ridder forst started as a freshman, completing 62.4 percent of his passes for 2,445 yards, 20 touchdowns and five interceptions. His numbers dipped as a sophomore, when he completed 55 percent of his passes for 2,164 yards, 18 touchdowns and nine interceptions. Ridder played better as a junior in 2020, completing 66 percent for 2,296 yards, 19 touchdowns and six interceptions. The senior had his best season in 2021, completing 64.9 percent of his passes for 3,334 yards, 30 touchdowns and eight interceptions. ;Ridder then participated in the Senior Bowl, where he turned in an underwhelming week of practice. Ridder showed he has a quality skill set, but he also illustrated that he needs a lot of development in terms of issues like field vision and accuracy.","similar_player":"Brett Hundley.","simular_player_bio":"Ridder reminds me of Hundley coming out of UCLA. Both had quality skill sets, but pocket-passing limitations left them needing development. Huntley was an NFL backup, and Ridder could end up being a backup as well.","summary":"Ridder was a solid quarterback for Cincinnati over the past four seasons, leading the program all the way to the college football playoff in 2021. Ridder forst started as a freshman, completing 62.4 percent of his passes for 2,445 yards, 20 touchdowns and five interceptions. His numbers dipped as a sophomore, when he completed 55 percent of his passes for 2,164 yards, 18 touchdowns and nine interceptions. Ridder played better as a junior in 2020, completing 66 percent for 2,296 yards, 19 touchdowns and six interceptions. The senior had his best season in 2021, completing 64.9 percent of his passes for 3,334 yards, 30 touchdowns and eight interceptions.      Ridder then participated in the Senior Bowl, where he turned in an underwhelming week of practice. Ridder showed he has a quality skill set, but he also illustrated that he needs a lot of development in terms of issues like field vision and accuracy."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Christian Harris","year":2022,"height":73,"weight":246,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Alabama","pros":"Good speed ; Burst to close ; Ability to redirect ; Can break down in space ; Natural in space ; Serious athletic ability ; Solid run defender ; Can go sideline-to-sideline ; Three-down starter potential ; Decent in zone coverage ; Good spy linebacker for mobile quarterbacks ; Natural build ; Has athletic flexibility to be a Mike, Will or Sam","cons":"Underachiever ; Should have produced more ; Not instinctive ; Poor vision ; Could be prone to coverage busts ; Can get out of position as a run defender ;Summary:  Alabama has been a steady factory for NFL talent at the linebacker position, and Harris will continue that tradition in the 2022 NFL Draft. Harris is not the caliber of prospect of other recent Alabama first-rounders like C.J. Mosley, Rashaan Evans or Dont’a Hightower, but there is no doubt that Harris has an NFL skill set as he is fast, big, strong and athletic.","similar_player":"Stephone Anthony.","simular_player_bio":"I had a feeling that Anthony would be a bust, which is what he was for New Orleans. Anthony (6-3, 245) had a great skill set, but didn’t put together the steady play to live up to his athletic ability. I think Harris could be a better pro than Anthony, but I wouldn’t be surprised if Harris is a disappointment as well.","summary":"Alabama has been a steady factory for NFL talent at the linebacker position, and Harris will continue that tradition in the 2022 NFL Draft. Harris is not the caliber of prospect of other recent Alabama first-rounders like C.J. Mosley, Rashaan Evans or Dont’a Hightower, but there is no doubt that Harris has an NFL skill set as he is fast, big, strong and athletic.     In 2019, Alabama lost Dylan Moses to an injury and thrust Harris onto the field earlier than planned. Harris had a solid debut with 63 tackles, a forced fumble and one pass broken up. In 2020, Harris notched 79 tackles, 4.5 sacks and two passes broken up. Harris then put together his best year, statistically, in 2021 79 tackles, 5.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and three passes batted."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Travis Jones","year":2022,"height":76,"weight":326,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"Connecticut","pros":"Special run-stuffing nose tackle ; Superb lateral anchor ; Impossible to move at the point of attack ; Holds his gap ; Absorbs double teams ; Very tough; plays violently ; Disruptive run defender ; Strong hands ; Uses hands and feet at same time ; Ability to shed blocks ; Can get a push working upfield","cons":"Not a dynamic interior pass rusher ; May not have a big role in the sub package ; Could be limited to being a two-down defender ;Summary:  Jones spent the past three seasons as a steady defender for Connecticut, putting forth quality run defense and making some contributions in the pass rush. He had 46 tackles in his debut for the Huskies in 2018. As a junior, Jones notched 40 tackles and 3.5 sacks. He totaled 48 tackles and 4.5 sacks in 2021. To cap his collegiate career, Jones had a good week of practice at the Senior Bowl.","similar_player":"Ndamukong Suh.","simular_player_bio":"Jones reminds me of the older Buccaneers version of Suh, not the young one that played for the Lions and was capable off double digit sack seasons. Like the old Sub, Jones is a tough run defender that is physical at the point of attack and capable of getting some push as a pass rusher. If Jones pans out, he could be a nose tackle similar to the player that Suh has been in the past few years in Tampa Bay.","summary":"Jones spent the past three seasons as a steady defender for Connecticut, putting forth quality run defense and making some contributions in the pass rush. He had 46 tackles in his debut for the Huskies in 2018. As a junior, Jones notched 40 tackles and 3.5 sacks. He totaled 48 tackles and 4.5 sacks in 2021. To cap his collegiate career, Jones had a good week of practice at the Senior Bowl.     In the ground game, Jones is a tough defender. He is very stout at the point of attack. When runs come downhill at him, he is able to anchor and hold his ground. He also shows the strength to shed and tackle. Jones will bull his way into the backfield to blow up runs and reset the line of scrimmage. His lateral anchor was very good for a college player, so he couldn’t be moved at the point of attack. Jones flashed the ability to take on double-team bump blocks and hold his ground when getting hit from the side, but he will need more work on this for the NFL. Jones’ stout body makes him hard to move out of his gap or keep him quiet in run defense. He is a very good run defender for the NFL."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Bernhard Raimann","year":2022,"height":78,"weight":304,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Central Michigan","pros":"Strong run blocker ; Can get a push in the ground game ; Sustains blocks ; Physical ; Strength to sustain ; Good length ; Upside ; Hard worker ; Intelligent","cons":"Not a great athlete ; Bad feet ; Does not have left tackle feet ; Feet get stuck in the ground ; Lacks quickness ; Not agile ; Has stiffness ; Short arms – 33 inches ; Lunges after defenders ; Awareness is lacking ; Struggles with speed rushers ; Lumbers in space ; Plays tall ; Hands get wide ; Holding calls could be a problem ; Inexperienced at tackle ; Raw ; Hands get wide ;Summary:  As a teenager in Austria, Raimann fell in love with football. He became an exchange student to the US and played high school football in Michigan before going to Central Michigan. Raimann started out his collegiate career at tight end before growing into being a left tackle. Raimann became the Chippewas’ starting left tackle in 2020, but COVID-19 shortened their season to only six games. He started there again in 2021, so he will enter the NFL with 1.5 years of experience at left tackle.","similar_player":"Kaleb McGary","simular_player_bio":"Raimann reminds me of McGary coming out of Washington. McGary has struggled with speed rushers in the NFL, and Raimann could have similar issues. While McGary was taken as a late first-rounder, the majority of teams had him graded on Day 2. Raimann also has second-day grades for the 2022 NFL Draft, although he also has some first-round projections.","summary":"As a teenager in Austria, Raimann fell in love with football. He became an exchange student to the US and played high school football in Michigan before going to Central Michigan. Raimann started out his collegiate career at tight end before growing into being a left tackle. Raimann became the Chippewas’ starting left tackle in 2020, but COVID-19 shortened their season to only six games. He started there again in 2021, so he will enter the NFL with 1.5 years of experience at left tackle.     Raimann needs a lot of development in pass protection, which was evident at the Senior Bowl, where he struggled with speed rushers. Raimann’s feet can get stuck in the ground, forcing him to lunge after rushers. That lack of movement leaves him in poor position to defend against speed rushers around the corner. In Mobile, being cognizant of his problems with speed around the corner left him susceptible to bull rushes because he let his hands get too wide, and that allowed defenders to get into his chest and push him back in the pocket. IRaimann must improve his hand placement because wrapping around defenders could lead to a lot of holding calls in the NFL. He also needs to continue to work on his feet and bending to not lunge after defenders while being ready for inside moves. Lack of length – his arms are a short 33 inches – is another problem Raimann faces for dealing with pass rushers at the next level. He is going to need a lot of work on defending speed rushers, and that issue could make him a better fit at right tackle as a pro."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Alex Wright","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"JT Woods","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Greg Dulcich","year":2022,"height":76,"weight":243,"position":"Tight End","college":"UCLA","pros":"Good speed to be a receiving tight end; Above-average athleticism ; Has a burst out his breaks ; Quickness to dart downfield ; Run-after-the-catch potential ; Finishes runs well ; Nice feel as a receiver ; Developed ball-adjustment skills ; Solid hands ; Willing to go across the middle ; Effective as an underneath receiver ; Size mismatch versus safeties ; Presents a big target ; Red-zone weapon ; Works the seam well ; Engages as a blocker ; Has the frame to be a blocker ; Three-down starting potential ; Hard worker ; Dedicated","cons":"Route running could get more consistent; Can struggle to get off jams, contact; Needs to improve physicality to get off reroutes ; Should add strength to sustain blocks; Should improve hand placement for blocking; Could stand to be more aggressive as a blocker ;Summary:  Dulcich went from walk-on to being a good tight end for the Bruins and ultimately a second-day prospect for the 2022 NFL Draft. During the shortened 2020 COVID-19 season, Dulcich flashed with 26 catches for 517 yards and five scores. In 2021, he collected 42 receptions for 725 yards and five touchdowns. Dulcich then put together an impressive week at the Senior Bowl and worked out well at the combine.","similar_player":"Jared Cook","simular_player_bio":"Dulcich reminds me of Cook, and they are very similar in size and in receiving ability. Cook (6-5, 254) has been a solid receiving tight end in his career after being a late third-round pick in 2009. Dulcich could go in the same range during the 2022 NFL Draft. As a pro, Dulcich has the potential to be a similar-caliber tight end.","summary":"Dulcich went from walk-on to being a good tight end for the Bruins and ultimately a second-day prospect for the 2022 NFL Draft. During the shortened 2020 COVID-19 season, Dulcich flashed with 26 catches for 517 yards and five scores. In 2021, he collected 42 receptions for 725 yards and five touchdowns. Dulcich then put together an impressive week at the Senior Bowl and worked out well at the combine.     Dulcich is a solid receiving tight end who could be a valuable contributor in the NFL and a mismatch problem for defense. He is a good athlete with the speed to generate separation from coverage. He has a nice burst out of his breaks to create space from defenders and get open for his quarterback. Dulcich has nice twitch for a tight end of his size and second-gear quickness. He does a nice job of working the middle seam and slants, plus is capable along the sideline. With his surprising speed, Dulcich can challenge defenses vertically running down the seam or along the sideline.      As a receiver, Dulcich could stand to get more consistent with his crisping up his route-running. He can round off some routes and take extra steps, but that is something he can improve with pro coaching. Another point of improvement is he will need to work on getting off jams and using his size to push defenders away when they initiate contact in his routes. Dulcich will allow himself to get tied up and re-routed even though he has a size advantage, so getting more aggressive and physical with defensive backs will make him an even more dangerous receiver."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cordale Flott","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"DeAngelo Malone","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Nakobe Dean","year":2022,"height":72,"weight":225,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Georgia","pros":"Dynamic blitzer ; Fires into the backfield to pressure QBs quickly ; Good vision to work through trash ; Natural timing, anticipation ; Sideline-to-sideline defender ; Good pursuit defender ; Closing quickness ; Athletic ; Ability to redirect ; Potential to be good pass-coverage linebacker ; Could help cover running backs, tight ends ; Good sub-package linebacker ; Quick; covers a lot of ground ; Covers a lot of ground in zone coverage ; Could also contribute on special teams ; Intelligent ; Hard worker ; Team leader","cons":"Flashes instincts, but inconsistent ; Needs to get better at taking on and shedding blocks ; Lacked run-defense production ;Summary:  Lost in the celebration of Georgia’s National Championship run was that the tremendous Bulldogs defense lost their best pass rusher in Adam Anderson to suspension after beating rival Florida. Despite Anderson out, Dean successfully picked up the slack and enjoyed a phenomenal season to help the Bulldogs win their first National Championship in 40 years. Dean collected 72 tackles, six sacks, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and six passes defended over the 15 games of 2021. He made a lot of clutch plays and was a team leader. In 2020, Dean recorded 71 tackles and .5 sacks.","similar_player":"Shaq Thompson.","simular_player_bio":"There are a lot of similarities with Dean and Thompson. Both are good athletes, with team-first intangibles and upside to develop. Thompson was taken in the first round of 2015, and Dean could be a first-rounder in the 2022 NFL Draft. Thompson (6-0, 230) has put up decent, but never great, production, and Dean is similar while being nearly identical in size.","summary":"Lost in the celebration of Georgia’s National Championship run was that the tremendous Bulldogs defense lost their best pass rusher in Adam Anderson to suspension after beating rival Florida. Despite Anderson out, Dean successfully picked up the slack and enjoyed a phenomenal season to help the Bulldogs win their first National Championship in 40 years. Dean collected 72 tackles, six sacks, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and six passes defended over the 15 games of 2021. He made a lot of clutch plays and was a team leader. In 2020, Dean recorded 71 tackles and .5 sacks.     The NFL is a passing-driven league, and Dean is a linebacker with the size, speed, and athleticism to become a three-down starter at the next level. What Dean does best is blitz the quarterback, which he is phenomenal at. Dean shows tremendous timing, vision and anticipation on when he decides to fire into the backfield. Dean comes downhill in a hurry to catch quarterbacks by surprise, and he can often catche them off guard. Pro offensive lines will probably diminish Dean’s remarkable blitzing compared to the college lines he exploited, but Dean still has the ability to make impactful plays as a blitzer."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"DeMarvin Leal","year":2022,"height":76,"weight":290,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"Texas A&M","pros":"Dangerous interior pass rusher ; Quick at the point of attack ; Good first-step, get-off; Can fire his gap to create penetration, disruption ; Can fight through blocks as a pass rusher ; Versatile ; Can rush off the edge or inside ; Speed to close ; Excellent instincts as a run defender ; Has experience lining up at a variety of spots ; Agile ; Fluid athlete ; Successful against good competition ; Ready to contribute","cons":"Will have issues as a run defender playing inside in the NFL ; Not powerful ; Not sudden ; Teams can run at him ; Should improve downhill run defense ; Could be limited to pass-rush packages in the early going of his career ; Some team sources say Leal has sort of a bad body ;Summary:  In recent years, Texas A&M has produced some good athletes on the defensive line, including Myles Garrett and Justin Madibuike. Leal worked his way onto the field as a freshman, recording 38 tackles with two sacks. As a sophomore, he had 37 tackles, 2.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one interception. He really came on in the second half of the season. In 2021, Leal totaled 58 tackles, 8.5 sacks, one forced fumble and two passes defended. He decided to skip the Gator Bowl to prepare for the pre-draft workouts.","similar_player":"DaQuan Bowers","simular_player_bio":"Some team sources said Leal is like Bowers in that he should be a three-technique but is more of a defensive end. Bowers was a second-round pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, and Leal could be a second-rounder this year.","summary":"In recent years, Texas A&M has produced some good athletes on the defensive line, including Myles Garrett and Justin Madibuike. Leal worked his way onto the field as a freshman, recording 38 tackles with two sacks. As a sophomore, he had 37 tackles, 2.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one interception. He really came on in the second half of the season. In 2021, Leal totaled 58 tackles, 8.5 sacks, one forced fumble and two passes defended. He decided to skip the Gator Bowl to prepare for the pre-draft workouts.     Leal shows excellent instincts in run defense, and that helps him cause disruption at the point of attack. He quickly recognizes and diagnoses plays to get in position to disrupt runs and help his teammates limit carries. Leal struggles at holding his ground on the inside, where guards are able to get a push on him, and Leal has a serious lack of power. He needs to get stronger for the pros to hold his ground and not get pushed out of his gap consistently.     In the pass rush, Leal is a real threat on the interior. He has a quick first-step, and his ablity to fire his gap to work upfield. With nice agility and fluidity, Leal is a slippery rusher on the inside, and offensive linemen often struggle to get a firm hold of him. If Leal gets stronger, that would help him to shed blocks, but he could be a valuable interior pass rusher in the NFL."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Marcus Jones","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Malik Willis","year":2022,"height":73,"weight":215,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Liberty","pros":"Powerful arm ; Can make every throw ; Easy arm strength to push the ball vertically ; Can fire fastballs into tight windows ; Ball jumps out of his hand ; Able to loft in touch passes ; Impressive deep-ball accuracy ; Quick release ; Can make plays off script ; Dangerous runner ; Mobility ; Fast runner in the open field ; Difficult to sack ; Threat to hurt defenses on the ground ; Competitor; wants to be great ; Leader ; Good teammate","cons":"Can struggle as a pocket passer; Best plays come off script; Poor field vision ; Often gets blinded in the pocket ; Short; has a hard time seeing through the line ; Must get better at reading defenses ; Must get better at working through progressions ; Too often stares down primary read ; Too often predetermines his passes – could be scheme related; Footwork needs to improve ; Throws flatfooted too often ; Poor awareness ; Doesn’t anticipate ; Has to see it open ;Summary:  Willis started out his career at Auburn before transferring to Liberty. He broke out with the Flames in 2020,completing 64 percent of his passes for 2,260 yards, 20 touchdowns and six interceptions. He also rushed for 14 touchdowns and 944 yards. In 2021, Willis completed 62 percent of his passes for 2,626 yards, 24 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He also notched 11 rushing touchdowns and 820 yards on the ground. ;As a passer, Willis has some impressive arm talent. He can really spin the ball and shows no problems pushing the ball vertically downfield. The football jumps out of his hand, and he has easy arm strength to rifle passes with just a flick of the wrist. On top of arm strength, Willis shows a nice ability to loft in touch passes downfield. He can put air under the ball and drop it in. Some big-armed quarterbacks become so dependent on their arm strength that they throw flat passes, but Willis has avoided the trap, displaying touch-pass ability to go along with being able to fire fastballs with serious velocity. Willis has a quick release and can make plays off script. In fact, some team sources said that a lot of Willis’ best tape came from when things would break down and he could scramble and throw deep down the field. With his arm strength and touch-pass ability, Willis demonstrated impressive deep ball accuracy in 2020. His arm talent has a lot of NFL evaluators and coaches very intrigued.","similar_player":"Jalen Hurts.","simular_player_bio":"Similar to Hurts, Willis has some limitations as a passer in terms of seeing the field, awareness, and demonstrating consistent effectiveness as a pocket-passer. Both have a good dual-threat skill set of mobility to go with arm talent. In the NFL, Willis could end up being a quarterback similar to Hurts. Some team sources have also compared Willis to Tyrod Taylor.","summary":"Willis started out his career at Auburn before transferring to Liberty. He broke out with the Flames in 2020,completing 64 percent of his passes for 2,260 yards, 20 touchdowns and six interceptions. He also rushed for 14 touchdowns and 944 yards. In 2021, Willis completed 62 percent of his passes for 2,626 yards, 24 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He also notched 11 rushing touchdowns and 820 yards on the ground.      As a passer, Willis has some impressive arm talent. He can really spin the ball and shows no problems pushing the ball vertically downfield. The football jumps out of his hand, and he has easy arm strength to rifle passes with just a flick of the wrist. On top of arm strength, Willis shows a nice ability to loft in touch passes downfield. He can put air under the ball and drop it in. Some big-armed quarterbacks become so dependent on their arm strength that they throw flat passes, but Willis has avoided the trap, displaying touch-pass ability to go along with being able to fire fastballs with serious velocity. Willis has a quick release and can make plays off script. In fact, some team sources said that a lot of Willis’ best tape came from when things would break down and he could scramble and throw deep down the field. With his arm strength and touch-pass ability, Willis demonstrated impressive deep ball accuracy in 2020. His arm talent has a lot of NFL evaluators and coaches very intrigued."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cameron Thomas","year":2022,"height":76,"weight":264,"position":"Defensive End","college":"San Diego State","pros":"Quick edge rusher ; Upper body strength ; Speed to run around the corner ; Active hands ; Uses hands and feet at the same time ; Capable of beating tackles with speed or strength ; Sturdy end ; Good size ; Steady motor","cons":"Solid, but unspectacular, in all phases ; Has some stiffness ; Not super explosive ; Does not go for the strip ;Summary:  Thomas was a quality defensive end for San Diego State over the past three years. In 2019, his first season of extended playing time, he recorded 49 tackles, nine tackles for a loss and 5.5 sacks. As a junior in the shortened 2020 season, Thomas totaled 35 tackles, 9.5 tackles for a loss and four sacks. Thomas then put together his best season in 2021, recording 71 tackles, 11.5 sacks and one forced fumble.","similar_player":"Sam Hubbard","simular_player_bio":"Thomas (6-5, 265) and Hubbard are similar in terms of size and skill sets. Hubbard has been a solid, sturdy edge defender for the Bengals since being a third-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. While Hubbard has never set the league on fire, he has been a steady player. In the NFL, I think Thomas will have a similar career and impact for his defense.","summary":"Thomas was a quality defensive end for San Diego State over the past three years. In 2019, his first season of extended playing time, he recorded 49 tackles, nine tackles for a loss and 5.5 sacks. As a junior in the shortened 2020 season, Thomas totaled 35 tackles, 9.5 tackles for a loss and four sacks. Thomas then put together his best season in 2021, recording 71 tackles, 11.5 sacks and one forced fumble.     In the pass rush, Thomas can get after the quarterback. He has the upper body strength to fight through blockers and some quickness around the corner. Thomas possesses active hands and uses them at the same time as his feet. He is capable of beating tackles with speed or strength. Thomas may be a sturdy end, but he is not super explosive or a blindingly fast off the edge."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jalen Tolbert","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Terrel Bernard","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dylan Parham","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Rachaad White","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Sean Rhyan","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tyrion Davis-Price","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Matt Corral","year":2022,"height":73,"weight":205,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Ole Miss","pros":"Accurate passer ; Vastly improved decision maker in 2021 ; Quality ball placement ; Throws a very catchable ball ; Can throw receivers open ; Beats good coverage with accuracy, placement ; Has feel; shows some passing instincts ; Able to loft in touch passes ; Advanced field vision ; Moves eyes through progressions ; Quality arm ; Can push the ball vertically ; Can fire fastballs into tight windows ; Good internal clock ; Mastered his offense ; Ball security was very improved in 2021 ; Mobility ; Dual-threat to hurt defenses on the ground ; Dangerous to pick up yards on the ground ; Will juke defenders in the open field ; Can be difficult to sack ; Tough; plays injured ; Said to be a hard worker in 2021","cons":"Needs to get faster working through progressions ; A little shorter than ideal ; Can play with a gunslinger mentality ; Had maturity and character issues early in college ;Summary:  Corral was a top recruit coming out of high school, but he did not impress as a freshman in 2019, completing 59 percent of his passes for 1,362 yards, six touchdowns and three interceptions. Corral showed good development under Lane Kiffin, and in 2020, it looked like he was starting to realize the potential that made him a top recruit. The sophomore completed 71 percent of his passes that season for 3,337 yards, 29 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. He also ran for 506 yards and four rushing touchdowns. Corral’s interceptions came in bunches, as he threw five picks in a narrow loss to LSU and six interceptions against Arkansas. He had a combined three interceptions over the other eight games. ;Corral completed 68 percent of his passes in 2021 for 3,334 yards, 20 touchdowns and four interceptions. He rushed for 11 touchdowns and 597 yards as well. The junior played with an injury for part of the year and led Ole Miss to one of its best seasons in program history. ;As a passer, Corral is an aggressive trigger man who can rip a defense apart. He has a strong arm and is capable of going vertical to challenge defenses downfield. Corral is able to spin the ball to fire fastballs into tight windows in the short to intermediate part of the field. He flashes some accuracy, but could stand to develop his placement. Corral makes some big-time throws and isn’t scared to challenge defenses. Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin did a nice job of teaching Corral the Ole Miss offense, as Corral showed advanced intelligence to know where his receivers would be, and he already looked very natural executing the offense in his first season under Kiffin.","similar_player":"Taylor Heinicke.","simular_player_bio":"Some team sources compared Corral to Heinicke in terms of skill set and gritty style of play.","summary":"Corral was a top recruit coming out of high school, but he did not impress as a freshman in 2019, completing 59 percent of his passes for 1,362 yards, six touchdowns and three interceptions. Corral showed good development under Lane Kiffin, and in 2020, it looked like he was starting to realize the potential that made him a top recruit. The sophomore completed 71 percent of his passes that season for 3,337 yards, 29 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. He also ran for 506 yards and four rushing touchdowns. Corral’s interceptions came in bunches, as he threw five picks in a narrow loss to LSU and six interceptions against Arkansas. He had a combined three interceptions over the other eight games.      Corral completed 68 percent of his passes in 2021 for 3,334 yards, 20 touchdowns and four interceptions. He rushed for 11 touchdowns and 597 yards as well. The junior played with an injury for part of the year and led Ole Miss to one of its best seasons in program history.      As a passer, Corral is an aggressive trigger man who can rip a defense apart. He has a strong arm and is capable of going vertical to challenge defenses downfield. Corral is able to spin the ball to fire fastballs into tight windows in the short to intermediate part of the field. He flashes some accuracy, but could stand to develop his placement. Corral makes some big-time throws and isn’t scared to challenge defenses. Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin did a nice job of teaching Corral the Ole Miss offense, as Corral showed advanced intelligence to know where his receivers would be, and he already looked very natural executing the offense in his first season under Kiffin.     On top of being a dangerous passer, Corral hurts defenses with athleticism and running ability. He is a real threat to pick up yardage on the ground, showing a burst as a runner and some surprising elusive moves in the open field. It isn’t all that common to see SEC defenders get juked by a quarterback, but Corral did that regularly in 2020. On top of elusiveness, Corral is a tough runner who lowers his shoulder and tries to pick up yards after contact. He might need to do that less in the NFL because he would take some big hits. Instead, he should learn to slide more to protect himself from injury."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Zachary Carter","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":285,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"End Florida","pros":"Quick at the point of attack ; Skilled interior pass rusher ; Quality first-step, get-off; Can fight through blocks as a pass rusher ; Versatile ; Can rush off the edge or inside ; Speed to close ; Has experience lining up at a variety of spots ; Successful against good competition ; Ready to contribute","cons":"Weak run defender ; Gets pushed around in the ground game ; Does not hold his ground well against blocks ; Teams can run at him ; Should improve downhill run defense ; Tweener end/tackle ;Summary:  The Florida program is not the elite football factory it once was, but for the past couple of drafts, the Gators have had some good prospects who were recruited under former head coach Jim McElwain. A year ago, those players were led by Kyle Pitts, Kadarius Toney and Kyle Trask. Carter is the last of the good McElwain recruits who will end up being an early-round pick. Carter had 30 tackles and 4.5 sacks in 2019 and then improved in 2020 with 36 tackles and five sacks. Carter had his best season in 2021, recording 31 tackles, 11 tackles for a loss, one forced fumble and eight sacks.","similar_player":"Mario Edwards Jr.","simular_player_bio":"Some team sources have compared Carter to Edwards, which makes sense. Edwards (6-3, 277) and Carter are almost identical in size while being tweener end/tackles. Edwards was a second-round pick, and Carter could go in Round 2 as well. As a pro, Carter could end up being a similar player to Edwards.","summary":"The Florida program is not the elite football factory it once was, but for the past couple of drafts, the Gators have had some good prospects who were recruited under former head coach Jim McElwain. A year ago, those players were led by Kyle Pitts, Kadarius Toney and Kyle Trask. Carter is the last of the good McElwain recruits who will end up being an early-round pick. Carter had 30 tackles and 4.5 sacks in 2019 and then improved in 2020 with 36 tackles and five sacks. Carter had his best season in 2021, recording 31 tackles, 11 tackles for a loss, one forced fumble and eight sacks.     As a run defender, Carter has room for improvement for the NFL. He plays the run on the way to the quarterback, and he does not like to fight blocks at the point of attack. He could stand to add weight to improve as a run defender. If he were to play five-technique in a 3-4 defense, he will have to become a better run defender because that is essential for that position. Because of his run-defense limitations, right now, he is a heavy edge setter who can bump inside to tackle in the sub package."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Nick Cross","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kerby Joseph","year":2022,"height":73,"weight":200,"position":"Safety","college":"Illinois","pros":"Deep free safety ability ; Impressive ball skills ; Has some instincts ; Covers a lot of ground ; Size to take on big receiver ; Good height, length","cons":"One-year wonder ; Needs to improve eye discipline ; Not a special run defender ; Not a forceful tackler ; Needs to get stronger ; Not a great fit as a strong safety ; Could be a backup-, special teams-caliber player ;Summary:  Joseph did not make much of an impact for the Illini over his first three seasons, totaling zero interceptions and 60 tackles. As a senior, however, he was one of the best safeties in the Big Ten, recording 57 tackles, five interceptions and two passes defended.","similar_player":"Jordan Whitehead","simular_player_bio":"Joseph reminds me of Whitehead coming out of Pittsburgh. Whitehead was a better run defender, while Joseph has more deep cover skills, but they both were instinctive playmakers. Whitehead went in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft, and Joseph could go in the same range this year.","summary":"Joseph did not make much of an impact for the Illini over his first three seasons, totaling zero interceptions and 60 tackles. As a senior, however, he was one of the best safeties in the Big Ten, recording 57 tackles, five interceptions and two passes defended.     Joseph is excellent in deep zone against the pass as a single-high free safety. That’s what he does best, and he was very good in that role for the Illini in 2021. He covers a ton of ground and uses his length to disrupt passing lanes. Joseph has good recognition skills to see coverage busts and close on receivers who could break open downfield. After further development, Joseph could be a good deep free safety in the NFL. He could play some man coverage on an average tight end, but he could struggle with tackling bigger receivers and tight ends after the catch. Joseph has very good ball skills and is a dangerous threat to pick off passes. With the upside to develop as he gains more experience, Joseph has the potential to be a dangerous ball hawk on the back end.      As a run defender, Joseph can contribute, but he is nothing special. He can be late to get in on tackles downfield and is not a safety who delivers hard contact. Adding more strength to tackle NFL backs would not be a bad idea for Joseph, and adding strength is something that he will probably do as a result of aging while working out in a pro strength and conditioning program."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"David Bell","year":2022,"height":74,"weight":205,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Purdue","pros":"Well-developed route running ; Advanced technique ; Tracks the ball well ; Late hands ; Body control ; Tracks the ball well ; Dangerous on 50-50 passes ; Adept at making catches over defensive backs ; Can make some highlight-reel catches ; Good size, build ; Gritty, competitive syle ; Run-after-the-catch skills ; Nose for the red zone","cons":"Lacks mismatch speed ; Will struggle to separate from NFL defensive backs ; Defenders can catch from behind ; Lacks a burst ; Lacks twitch ;Summary:  Rondale Moore was a freshman sensation for Purdue, and Bell kept that recent tradition going with his debut in 2019, hauling in 86 passes for 1,035 yards and seven touchdowns. In the shortened 2020 season, Bell played well, catching 53 balls for 625 yards and eight touchdowns. The junior had his best season in 2021, putting up 93 receptions for 1,286 yards and six touchdowns.","similar_player":"Mohamed Sanu","simular_player_bio":"Bell kind of reminds me of Sanu. Sanu (6-2, 210) and Bell are almost identical in size and have a gritty style of play. After being a second-day pick, Sanu has put together a solid career as a possessional receiver, and Bell could follow suit as a pro","summary":"Rondale Moore was a freshman sensation for Purdue, and Bell kept that recent tradition going with his debut in 2019, hauling in 86 passes for 1,035 yards and seven touchdowns. In the shortened 2020 season, Bell played well, catching 53 balls for 625 yards and eight touchdowns. The junior had his best season in 2021, putting up 93 receptions for 1,286 yards and six touchdowns.     At the next level, Bell could be a solid contributor No. 2 receiver to a passing attack. He shows quality route-running technique and is a competitive receiver who fights for the football. Bell tracks the ball well, has late hands, and is adept at making catches over defensive backs. He has good size and is able to use his build to shield defenders from the football. After the catch, Bell is a quality runner and is able to add yardage while showing some strength to break tackles. He shows some good body control along the sideline to stay in bounds while reeling in passes with close coverage. He is a gritty, and competitive wideout who has a nose for the end zone."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Myjai Sanders","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jeremy Ruckert","year":2022,"height":77,"weight":250,"position":"Tight End","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Has feel as a receiver ; High points the ball well ; Dangerous on contested catches ; Red zone weapon ; Good hands ; Reliable to make catches in traffic ; Good height, weight ; Developed strength ; Effective as an underneath receiver ; Size mismatch versus safeties ; Presents a big target ; Works the seam ; Has the frame to be a blocker ; Three down starting potential","cons":"Some tightness as a route runner; Could have issues separating versus man; Lacks a burst as a route runner ;Summary:  Ohio State has been churning out pro talent at every position for years, so even though Ruckert did not generate big production in college, that doesn’t mean that he lacks a pro skill set. Rucker is big, fast and strong with the ability to become a starter in the NFL. The Buckeyes’ offense featured their many first-round talents at wide receiver, and as a result, Ruckert did not see a lot of targets. While Ruckert did not have a lot of receptions, he was a red-zone weapon starting in his sophomore season when four of his 14 catches went for scores while totaling 142 yards. As a junior, he had 13 receptions for 151 yards and five touchdowns. In 2021, Ruckert hauled in 26 passes for 309 yards and three touchdowns.","similar_player":"C.J. Fiedorowicz","simular_player_bio":"Ruckert reminds me of Fiedorowicz coming out of Iowa. Fiedorowicz was having a good career after being a third-round pick before concussions ended his career early. He was a well-rounded receiver and blocker. Ruckert is nearly identical in size to Fiedorowicz, and I could see him being a similar pro.","summary":"Ohio State has been churning out pro talent at every position for years, so even though Ruckert did not generate big production in college, that doesn’t mean that he lacks a pro skill set. Rucker is big, fast and strong with the ability to become a starter in the NFL. The Buckeyes’ offense featured their many first-round talents at wide receiver, and as a result, Ruckert did not see a lot of targets. While Ruckert did not have a lot of receptions, he was a red-zone weapon starting in his sophomore season when four of his 14 catches went for scores while totaling 142 yards. As a junior, he had 13 receptions for 151 yards and five touchdowns. In 2021, Ruckert hauled in 26 passes for 309 yards and three touchdowns."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Channing Tindall","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Leo Chenal","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":261,"position":"Outside Linebacker","college":"Wisconsin","pros":"Dangerous pass rusher ; Quick to run around the corner ; Good leverage to get underneath tackles ; Instinctive ; Speed off the edge ; Burst to close ; Solid tackler ; Very strong ; Can hold his ground ; Tough to move in the ground game ; Toughness ; Will contribute in the ground game","cons":"Has some limitations as a pursuit run defender; Stiffness ; Issues with redirecting ; Tight ; Could stand to improve play recognition ; Vision needs to get better ;Summary:  Chenal first saw extensive playing time for the Badgers in the shortened 2020 season, racking up a solid 40 tackles, three sacks, one forced fumble and one interception. In 2021, he was one of the most dangerous pass rushers in the Big Ten with eight sacks, two forced fumbles and 96 tackles on the season.","similar_player":"Kyle Van Noy.","simular_player_bio":"Van Noy (6-3, 250) is similar size to Chenal, and both are versatile linebackers. In college, Van Noy was a prolific sacker of the quarterback, and in the NFL, he has turned into a well-rounded defender who can contribute in pass coverage as well as rush the quarterback. I think Chenal could follow a similar pattern as a pro. Van Noy was an early second-round pick – 40th overall – in the 2014 NFL Draft, and Chenal similarly could go on Day 2 of the 2022 NFL Draft.","summary":"Chenal first saw extensive playing time for the Badgers in the shortened 2020 season, racking up a solid 40 tackles, three sacks, one forced fumble and one interception. In 2021, he was one of the most dangerous pass rushers in the Big Ten with eight sacks, two forced fumbles and 96 tackles on the season.     Chenal is a tough pass rusher who has a good motor and fights hard. Last year, he showed real power as a rusher, and even though he is not big, he is very strong for his size. Chenal possesses the strength to shed and uses that power to put quarterbacks into the turf with some violence. Off the snap, Chenal has some burst in a straight line to get upfield. He has some stiffness, however, giving him issues with redirecting. His best fit could come as a 3-4 outside linebacker.     Chenal was not an impressive pass-coverage linebacker at Wisconsin. He has tightness that makes him a poor fit for pass coverage in the NFL.     In run defense, Chenal is very strong in the box and is tough for offensive lineman to move. He can stack and hold his ground well while showing the ability to get off blocks. Chenal, however, is a heavier linebacker who could have issues being productive in pursuit chasing down pro backs. Vision and play recognition are areas where Chenal needs to get better."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Logan Bruss","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Danny Gray","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cade Otton","year":2022,"height":77,"weight":247,"position":"Tight End","college":"Washington","pros":"Natural, smooth route-runner ; Weapon to get open versus man or zone ; Soft hands ; Uses his hands late ; Reliable to make catches in traffic ; Good height, weight ; Willing to go across the middle ; Can function as an underneath receiver ; Has the frame to be a blocker ; Red-zone contributor ; Size mismatch versus safeties ; Presents a big target ; Willing blocker ; Three-down starting potential","cons":"Not a force as a blocker; Not strong enough to tie up defensive ends; Needs to grow stronger ; Should get more aggressive as a blocker ; Had some injury issues ;Summary:  Washington has had a nice run of tight end prospects over recent years, and Otton will continue that tradition in the 2022 NFL Draft. As a freshman in 2018, Otton had three touchdowns on only 13 catches for 174 yards. He then had his best season in 2019 with 32 receptions for 344 yards and two touchdowns. Otton played well in the COVID-19-shortened 2020 season with 18 grabs for 258 yards and three touchdowns. As a senior, Otton was off to a good start before being sidelined with COVID-19 and not playing as well to close out the season. He totaled 28 catches for 250 yards and a touchdown on the year.","similar_player":"Zach Ertz","simular_player_bio":"Otton’s natural receiving ability is similar to Ertz’s. Ertz was more productive in college, perhaps due to playing in better circumstances, but if Otton pans out, I could see him a tight end similar to Ertz.","summary":"Washington has had a nice run of tight end prospects over recent years, and Otton will continue that tradition in the 2022 NFL Draft. As a freshman in 2018, Otton had three touchdowns on only 13 catches for 174 yards. He then had his best season in 2019 with 32 receptions for 344 yards and two touchdowns. Otton played well in the COVID-19-shortened 2020 season with 18 grabs for 258 yards and three touchdowns. As a senior, Otton was off to a good start before being sidelined with COVID-19 and not playing as well to close out the season. He totaled 28 catches for 250 yards and a touchdown on the year.     Otton has the potential to be a dangerous receiving tight end who contributes well to a NFL passing attack. He has a well-rounded set of tools as a receiver to beat defenses in a variety of ways. Otton has good size and is very adept at going up to make contested catches over defenders. He high points the ball well and has strong hands to control the ball while getting hit. Otton has a nose for the end zone and should be an asset in the red zone, where he was very good at producing touchdowns in college. On top of good hands, Otton has good feel as a route runner and knows how to separate. Otton gets open running down the seam, on crossing routes, and underneath. While Otton does not have elite speed or athleticism, he is effective and is a pure football player who can beat man or zone coverage."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dameon Pierce","year":2022,"height":69,"weight":220,"position":"Running Back","college":"Florida","pros":"Runs hard ; Physical runner ; Serious ability pick up yards after contact ; Will power through tacklers ; Short-yardage and goal-line back ; Has an element of speed ; Good vision ; Decent feet ; Quickness to hit the hole ; Can accelerate into the open field ; Can push the pile; Has some moves to dodge tacklers ; Can contribute as a receiver ; Three-down starter ability ; Strong build ; Can handle a big workload ; Willing blocker ; Good quarterback protector ; Advanced blitz-protection technique ; Little wear and tear ; Fresh legs","cons":"Lacks elite speed ; Can be caught from behind ; A little stiffness ; Never was feature back ;Summary:  Over the past few seasons, the Gators had some talented running backs who were used in a platoon fashion by former head coach Dan Mullen. Pierce ran well in limited opportunities as a freshman and sophomore, recording 69 carries, 424 yards, two touchdowns – a 6.1-yard average – in 2018 and 54 carries, 305 yards, four touchdowns – a 5.6-yard average – in 2019. Pierce was given more opportunities as a junior, turning 106 carries into 503 yards – an average of 4.7 yards per carry – and four touchdowns. He also caught 17 passes for 156 yards and a touchdown. In 2021, Pierce took 100 carries but he averaged 5.7 yards per carry for 574 yards and notched 13 touchdowns. He also caught 19 passes for 216 yards and three touchdowns. Pierce played really well as a senior and could have had a huge season if Florida had fielded more consistent quarterback play. After that, Pierce had an excellent week at the Senior Bowl. His 40 at the combine, however, was on the slow side, although that was somewhat expected.","similar_player":"Chris Carson.","simular_player_bio":"Pierce reminds me of Carson. Both have a mix of power, quickness, receiving ability, and the toughness to handle a big work load. Pierce could be a similar pro back to Carson.","summary":"Over the past few seasons, the Gators had some talented running backs who were used in a platoon fashion by former head coach Dan Mullen. Pierce ran well in limited opportunities as a freshman and sophomore, recording 69 carries, 424 yards, two touchdowns – a 6.1-yard average – in 2018 and 54 carries, 305 yards, four touchdowns – a 5.6-yard average – in 2019. Pierce was given more opportunities as a junior, turning 106 carries into 503 yards – an average of 4.7 yards per carry – and four touchdowns. He also caught 17 passes for 156 yards and a touchdown. In 2021, Pierce took 100 carries but he averaged 5.7 yards per carry for 574 yards and notched 13 touchdowns. He also caught 19 passes for 216 yards and three touchdowns. Pierce played really well as a senior and could have had a huge season if Florida had fielded more consistent quarterback play. After that, Pierce had an excellent week at the Senior Bowl. His 40 at the combine, however, was on the slow side, although that was somewhat expected.     With his skill set, Pierce is a sleeper back who could have the potential to be a three-down starter in the NFL. He is a hard-nosed back that runs angry and often brings pain to defenders who try to tackle him. Coming downhill, Pierce shows serious aggression to run through defenders and power through them to continue to add yards. He has the lower body strength to move the pile and keeps his legs moving after contact.      Even though Pierce is a powerful runner, he is not a slow plodder, possessing some agility. He is quicker than fast, however, and lacks elite speed to run away from defenses. While teams have speed concerns with Pierce, he plays with quickness, showing a burst to hit the hole before it closes and accelerate to the second level. Pierce will get caught from behind in the NFL at times, but he was not a slow back for the SEC."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Perrion Winfrey","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":298,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"Oklahoma","pros":"Can contribute some interior pass-rush ; Polished defender ; Athletic; quick interior defender ; Quick at the point of attack ; Good get-off; fast off the ball ; Quick feet ; Fires his gap quickly ; Disruptive in the backfield ; Quick at the point of attack ; Solid technique ; Plays with good pad level ; Decent run defender ; Good motor","cons":"Lacks instincts ; Lacks awareness ; Needs more pass-rushing moves ; Not a forceful run defender ; Has to get faster reading blocks ; Frame could be maxed out ; Lost a year of development ; Lack of length and weight make him a poor fit in a 3-4 ;Summary:  During the Bob Stoops era, the Oklahoma Sooners produced a lot of defensive line prospects who were athletic, fast and dangerous pass rushers. There was a lull under Lincoln Riley, Winfrey could reestablish that tradition in 2021. After starting out in the junior college ranks, Winfrey flashed during the shortened 2020 season, recording 17 tackles, .5 sacks and three passes batted. He had a big game against Texas and was playing better in the back half of the season as he gained experience.","similar_player":"Maurice Hurst.","simular_player_bio":"Winfrey reminds me of a taller version of Hurst. Hurst has some quickness, but he has never developed into being more than a backup-caliber player. Winfrey could be similar in the NFL.","summary":"During the Bob Stoops era, the Oklahoma Sooners produced a lot of defensive line prospects who were athletic, fast and dangerous pass rushers. There was a lull under Lincoln Riley, Winfrey could reestablish that tradition in 2021. After starting out in the junior college ranks, Winfrey flashed during the shortened 2020 season, recording 17 tackles, .5 sacks and three passes batted. He had a big game against Texas and was playing better in the back half of the season as he gained experience.     In 2021, Winfrey needed to become more consistent than he was. He recorded only 23 tackles, although he did have 5.5 sacks. There were times when he looked like he could be a real force as an interior pass rusher and caused havoc behind the line of scrimmage. He also went through a lot of quiet stretches and games in which he didn’t make plays. It doesn’t make sense to see him held in check by offensive linemen who had no business getting the better of him athletically.     As a pass rusher, Winfrey is quick off the ball and capable to fire his gap to get upfield. With his bulk and size, Winfrey is able to work off blocks and continue to collapse the pocket. When he gets free, Winfrey has a real burst to close, and that can be seen in both phases. He shows a swim move to go along with some speed and power, but he needs to develop more pass-rushing moves for the NFL.     As a run defender, Winfrey is at his best working upfield and causing disruption in the backfield. He shows good pursuit skills, and he will hustle to the flat to get in on tackles. For the NFL, it would help him to improve the strength of his base. Defending runs coming straight at him and holding his ground versus double teams could be areas for Winfrey to improve."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Coby Bryant","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Daniel Faalele","year":2022,"height":80,"weight":345,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Minnesota","pros":"Mean streak ; Powerful run blocker ; Bullies defenders out of their gap ; Turns and manipulates defenders ; Blocks through the whistle ; Finishes blocks with violence ; Huge wingspan ; Long arms – 35.1 inches ; Seriously drive blocks some in the ground game ; Strong hands to sustain blocks ; Can anchor ; Takes away second efforts ; Good fit in a power-blocking system","cons":"Struggles with speed rushers ; Bad feet ; Struggles to get depth in his drop; Waist bends too much ; Very tall, which leads to him playing too high ; Gets into trouble when he plays too high ; Feet stick in the ground ; Struggles to mirror speed rushers ; Slow to the second level ; Not a good fit in a zone-blocking system ;Summary:  The Australian product Faalele got a late start in football, but over three seasons with the Gophers, he was an impactful blocker at the point of attack. He was impressive in 2018 and 2019, showing improvement as he gained experience. Faalele decided to sit out the abbrevieated 2020 season, but he returned to the field for a quality final season with Minnesota in 2021. After that, he put together decent performances at the Senior Bowl and the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine.","similar_player":"Jeremy Trueblood.","simular_player_bio":"Faalele reminds me of the former Buccaneers right tackle Trueblood. Trueblood was a second-round pick and a 6-foot-8 right tackle. Trueblood was a bull and physical run blocker who presented a challenge to block speed rushers, which Faalele is as well. Trueblood had a solid, if unspectacular, career for Tampa Bay, and Faalele could end up being a similar pro.","summary":"The Australian product Faalele got a late start in football, but over three seasons with the Gophers, he was an impactful blocker at the point of attack. He was impressive in 2018 and 2019, showing improvement as he gained experience. Faalele decided to sit out the abbrevieated 2020 season, but he returned to the field for a quality final season with Minnesota in 2021. After that, he put together decent performances at the Senior Bowl and the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine.     Faalele has a mean streak on the ground and blocks through the whistle. He can be a nasty run blocker who bullies defenders at the point of attack. There are times when is a beast in the ground game who can push defenders around at the point of attack. Faalele has the length and functional strength to control defensive linemen. He does a nice job of placing his hands to get into the chest of his opponent, and then they are in trouble because he will ride them out of their gap. With his mean streak and power, Faalele will finish off defenders violence. Faalae is a power run blocker, but his stature means he is not quick to the second level. Thus, he would not be a great fit for a zone-blocking scheme."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Max Mitchell","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Daniel Bellinger","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Percy Butler","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dane Belton","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Damarri Mathis","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Eyioma Uwazurike","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Micheal Clemons","year":2022,"height":77,"weight":270,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Texas A&M","pros":"Good size ; Plays tough ; Strong to set the edge ; Upper body strength ; Quick for his size ; Showed improvement as he gained experience ; Has some upside ; Puts quarterbacks down hard ; Quick off the ball ; Closing burst ; Active hands ; Long frame ; Heavy hands ; Holds up against runs coming straight at him ; Can serve as a two-gap defender ; Can hold his ground in run defense ; Strength mismatch with finesse OTs ; Uses power and length to push around finesse OTs ; Tough base end in a 4-3","cons":"Has some stiffness ; Gets in trouble when he stands up too high ; Needs to develop more pass-rushing moves ; Has some lower body tightness ; Probably won’t be a big sack producer in the NFL ;Summary:  In 2021, Texas A&M fielded one of the best defenses in college football. Injuries and youth at quarterback kept the Aggie from being a playoff contender, but as their win over Alabama illustrated, their defense was for real, and Clemons was key cog in that machine. On the year, Clemons collected 32 tackles, seven sacks, one forced fumble and two passes defended. He recorded four sacks and 14 tackles in 2020 after recording 47 tackles and 1.5 sacks over the previous two seasons.","similar_player":"Tyrone Crawford.","simular_player_bio":"Clemons reminds me of Crawford coming out of Boise State. Both are physical, tough defenders with quality size. Crawford contributed somewhat to the edge rush, but was never a prolific pass rusher in the NFL. Clemons could be a similar pro. Crawford was a third-round pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, and Clemons could end up a third-round choice this year in the 2022 NFL Draft.","summary":"In 2021, Texas A&M fielded one of the best defenses in college football. Injuries and youth at quarterback kept the Aggie from being a playoff contender, but as their win over Alabama illustrated, their defense was for real, and Clemons was key cog in that machine. On the year, Clemons collected 32 tackles, seven sacks, one forced fumble and two passes defended. He recorded four sacks and 14 tackles in 2020 after recording 47 tackles and 1.5 sacks over the previous two seasons.     Clemons is still improving as a pass rusher and has the potential to grow in the NFL. He has the strength to fight with offensive tackles and uses his power and length to push around finesse offensive tackles. With a surprising burst, Clemons can close on the quarterback once he gets free, and when he arrives at the signal-caller, he mauls them. Clemons is a tough fighter who possesses good size and physicality."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Akayleb Evans","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jalyn Armour-Davis","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Brandon Smith","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jack Jones","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Zamir White","year":2022,"height":73,"weight":226,"position":"Running Back","college":"Georgia","pros":"Good build and size ; True power back ; Keeps legs going after contact ; Consistently breaks tackles ; Finishes runs well ; Burst to the hole ; Drags tacklers ; Decisive runner ; Doesn’t dance in the backfield ; Zero hesitation to pound the ball into the defense ; Has a nose for the end zone ; Wears down defenses ; Runs well in the second half ; Capable of controlling games ; Durable ; Very little wear-and-tear from college ; Ready to contribute immediately ; Good fit for a zone-blocking system ; Good knee bend ; Runs behind his pads ; Upside","cons":"Good speed, but not elite ; Will need development as a receiver ; Not very elusive ; Will have to learn NFL blitz protection ;Summary:  Georgia has produced a lot of excellent running backs for the NFL over the last decade, and White will continue the tradition set by the likes of Todd Gurley, Nick Chubb, Sony Michel and D’Andre Swift. With the other talent in Georgia’s backfield, White split carries, but he impressed in his opportunities. In 2020, White averaged 5.4 yards per carry for 779 yards and 11 touchdowns. In 2021, White averaged 5.3 yards per carry for 856 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also caught nine passes for 75 yards in 2021.","similar_player":"Joe Mixon.","simular_player_bio":"In terms of running style, White reminds me of Mixon (6-1, 227). They are virtually identical in size with a combination of size, athleticism, quickness, strength and height. Mixon showed more receiving ability than White in college. Mixon mat be a bit faster as a runner, but White is a more powerful and physical.","summary":"Georgia has produced a lot of excellent running backs for the NFL over the last decade, and White will continue the tradition set by the likes of Todd Gurley, Nick Chubb, Sony Michel and D’Andre Swift. With the other talent in Georgia’s backfield, White split carries, but he impressed in his opportunities. In 2020, White averaged 5.4 yards per carry for 779 yards and 11 touchdowns. In 2021, White averaged 5.3 yards per carry for 856 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also caught nine passes for 75 yards in 2021.     As a runner, White is a load. He is a true power back who runs over defenders and constantly runs through tackles. With his power and strength, White earned the nickname of Zeus in college, and he is a very physical back. White constantly breaks tackles, and he does a fantastic job of keeping his legs churning after contact. While he is a decisive runner who charges downfield and is not one to dance in the backfield. White shows zero hestitation to stick his nose into a scrum and power through the defense to generate positive yardage. His power allows him to finish runs well, and he consistently drags tacklers behind him."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Isaiah Spiller","year":2022,"height":73,"weight":225,"position":"Running Back","college":"Texas A&M","pros":"Receiving ability ; Good route runner ; Advanced pass blocker ; Soft hands; Dangerous receiving back ; Finds soft spots in zone ; Valuable check-down weapon ; Tough downhill runner ; Able to run through tackles ; Contact balance ; Gets yards after contact ; Strong lower body ; Short-yardage, goal-line asset ; Keeps feet going after contact ; Can move the pile ; Decisive runner ; Instinctive runner ; Foot quickness ; Good vision ; Patience ; Anticipation ; Natural football player","cons":"Lacks speed ; Could have problems being effective against fast defenses ;Summary:  In recent years, the SEC has transitioned away from being an old-school hard-nosed running conference into one full of wide-open passing offenses. Spiller must not have gotten the memo, though because he is a physical, hard-charging back who plowed through SEC defenses during his college football career. Spiller ran well as a freshman in 2019, averaging 5.4 yards per carry for 946 yards with 10 touchdowns. He also caught 29 passes for 203 yards. Spiller was even better as a sophomore, averaging 5.5 yards per carry for 1,036 yards and nine touchdowns. He recorded 20 receptions for 193 yards through the air as well.","similar_player":"Arian Foster.","simular_player_bio":"Some team sources said Spiller reminds them of Foster. It makes sense, as Foster was a big back who was a skilled receiver. Spiller is similar. He runs a little tougher than Foster did, while Foster had more speed. In the NFL, it would not surprise me if Spiller ends up being similar, but maybe not quite as good, as Foster was in his prime with the Texans.","summary":"In recent years, the SEC has transitioned away from being an old-school hard-nosed running conference into one full of wide-open passing offenses. Spiller must not have gotten the memo, though because he is a physical, hard-charging back who plowed through SEC defenses during his college football career. Spiller ran well as a freshman in 2019, averaging 5.4 yards per carry for 946 yards with 10 touchdowns. He also caught 29 passes for 203 yards. Spiller was even better as a sophomore, averaging 5.5 yards per carry for 1,036 yards and nine touchdowns. He recorded 20 receptions for 193 yards through the air as well.     As a junior in 2021, Spiller averaged 5.6 yards per carry for 1,011 yards and six touchdowns. He also had 25 catches for 189 yards and a touchdown. His tape as a receiver against Colorado was impressive and will help him with pro evaluators. He still played well as a runner, but the Texas A&M offensive line dealt with a lot of injuries while with playing a young, inexperienced quarterback who was very inconsistent. As a result, Spiller saw a lot of loaded boxes due to defenses daring the Aggies to beat them through the air.     For the next level, Spiller is a power back capable of taking on a big work load and being a physical runner who wears out defenses. He is a strong back who charges through defenses and picks up a lot of yards after contact. His lower body strength is impressive, bouncing tacklers off his thighs, and he uses his strong upper body to run through defensive backs in the open field. Spiller is a load who is very tough to get to the ground, and he makes defenders pay for trying to tackle him. With his nasty demeanor, Spiller finishes runs really well, and he is an excellent runner in short-yardage or goal-line situations.     Spiller is a good fit for zone-rushing attacks thanks to his serious one-cut downhill ability. While Spiller is a power back, he shows more cutting ability and wiggle then one would expect. He is not just a North-South back. Instead, he can make some cuts in the open field and use some shiftiness to dart by defenders."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cade York","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Erik Ezukanma","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Neil Farrell Jr.","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Pierre Strong Jr.","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Charlie Kolar","year":2022,"height":78,"weight":252,"position":"Tight End","college":"Iowa State","pros":"Receiving tight end ; Good hands ; Leaping ability ; Making contested catches ; Uses size to make receptions downfield ; Adept at finding the soft spot in zone ; Tracks the ball well ; Can get some yards after the catch ; Lots of starting experience ; Three-down starter ; Willing to go across the middle ; Has some run-after-the-catch ability ; Effective as an underneath receiver ; Size mismatch versus safeties ; Presents a big target ; Durable ; Long-term starting potential ; Deceptive quickness, athleticism ; Intelligent","cons":"Not fast ; Lacks elite speed ; Lacks elite athleticism ; Decent blocker ;Summary:  The Big XII is a conference who is known for not playing good defense and seeing huge point totals with passing attacks going up and down the field. While the conference has produced a lot of quarterbacks and receivers, it has surprisingly not been a hotbed for receiving tight ends. Kolar was the exception in recent years, presenting one of the most consistent receiving threats in the conference. With his solid skill set, Kolar could be a starting tight end in the NFL before long. ;Kolar broke out in 2019, catching 51 passes for 697 yards and seven touchdowns. He stayed consistent in 2020, hauling in 44 receptions for 591 yards and seven touchdowns. As a senior, Kolar notched 62 catches for 756 yards and six touchdowns. He did not stand out the Senior Bowl and the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine, .","similar_player":"Jack Doyle","simular_player_bio":"When Kolar was playing well and contributing, he reminded me of when Doyle was a weapon for the Colts. Like Kolar, Doyle was never a freak tight end in terms of speed and athleticism, but he was functional receiver. Doyle (6-6, 262) was a much better blocker, and that is something Kolar should improve. If Kolar lands with a quality team and coaching, he could turn into a tight end similar to Doyle.","summary":"The Big XII is a conference who is known for not playing good defense and seeing huge point totals with passing attacks going up and down the field. While the conference has produced a lot of quarterbacks and receivers, it has surprisingly not been a hotbed for receiving tight ends. Kolar was the exception in recent years, presenting one of the most consistent receiving threats in the conference. With his solid skill set, Kolar could be a starting tight end in the NFL before long.      Kolar broke out in 2019, catching 51 passes for 697 yards and seven touchdowns. He stayed consistent in 2020, hauling in 44 receptions for 591 yards and seven touchdowns. As a senior, Kolar notched 62 catches for 756 yards and six touchdowns. He did not stand out the Senior Bowl and the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine, .     Kolar should possess the ability contribute as a receiving tight end at the next level. He is a very intelligent player who has good feel and vision, which he can use to rip up zone coverage. With quick reading ability, Kolar finds soft spots quickly to get open for his quarterback and presents a sizable target. While Kolar is not a burner, he has enough functional speed to get downfield and some athleticism to run quality routes. He uses his feel, quickness, size, and athleticism to consistently achieve better positioning on man coverage. With his size, he is very adept at walling off defensive backs to win on contested catches. His height, reach, and leaping ability allow him to make receptions over defenders, and he is a real asset in the red zone. Kolar is a natural hands catcher who should be very reliable at completing the catch for his NFL quarterback."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jake Ferguson","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jordan Stout","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Hassan Haskins","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Romeo Doubs","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jake Camarda","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Spencer Burford","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cordell Volson","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Bailey Zappe","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Isaiah Likely","year":2022,"height":76,"weight":245,"position":"Tight End","college":"Coastal Carolina","pros":"Dangerous receiving tight end ; Smooth route runner ; Good speed ; Tracks the ball well ; Late hands ; Yards after the catch ; Good feel ; Finds the soft spot in zone ; Able to make leaping grabs ; Red-zone weapon ; Adjusts well to the ball ; Big hands ; Upside ; Athletic","cons":"Not a good blocker ; Size limitations ; Needs more strength ;Summary:  Likely spent the last three years as one of the most consistently productive receiving tight ends in college football. He broke out in 2019 with 32 receptions for 431 yards and five touchdowns. He was even better in the shortened 2020 season, averaging 20 yards per catch on his way to 30 receptions for 601 yards and five touchdowns. Likely then had his best season in 2021, collecting 59 catches for 912 yards and 12 touchdowns.","similar_player":"Jordan Reed.","simular_player_bio":"Likely kind of reminds me of Reed. Both are smooth route-runners with quickness, good hands, and yards-after-the-catch ability. They also have some blocking limitations because of their size. Reed was a second-day pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, and Likely could go on Day 2 this year during the 2022 NFL Draft.","summary":"Likely spent the last three years as one of the most consistently productive receiving tight ends in college football. He broke out in 2019 with 32 receptions for 431 yards and five touchdowns. He was even better in the shortened 2020 season, averaging 20 yards per catch on his way to 30 receptions for 601 yards and five touchdowns. Likely then had his best season in 2021, collecting 59 catches for 912 yards and 12 touchdowns.     Likely is a solid receiving tight end who could be a valuable contributor and a mismatch problem for defense in the NFL. He is a good athlete with speed to generate separation from coverage and is a quality route runner. He shows a nice burst out of his breaks to create space from defenders and get open for his quarterback. Likely has nice twitch and second-gear quickness after the catch. He does a nice job of working the middle seam and slants, plus he is capable along the sideline. With his surprising speed, he can challenge defenses in any part of the field. Likely is a strong, tough runner who could be a nice receiving weapon as a pro."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Zach Tom","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Damarion Williams","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Decobie Durant","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chigoziem Okonkwo","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Sam Howell","year":2022,"weight":218,"position":"Quarterback","college":"North Carolina","pros":"Play-maker ; Gunslinger attitude ; Instincts ; Accurate passer with good ball placement ; Throws receivers open ; Excellent touch passer ; Throws a very catchable ball ; Deep-ball accuracy ; Natural feel as a passer ; Superb ball placement to lead receivers for yards after the catch ; Throws with good timing ; Mobility ; Escapability to extend plays; Difficult to sack ; Good at throwing on the run ; Can pick up yards on the ground ; Enough arm to make all the throws in the NFL ; Leadership potential ; Intelligent","cons":"Undersized; shorter than ideal ; Can press at times; Gets impatient on occasion ; Quality arm, but not elite ; Mobile, but not dynamic, runner ;Summary:  Over the past three seasons, Howell was one of the most prolific quarterbacks in the nation. As a freshman in 2019, Howell burst onto the scene, throwing 38 touchdowns and only seven interceptions while completing 61 percent of his passes for 3,641 yards. In 2020, Howell took advantage of an excellent supporting cast and dominated the ACC. He completed 68 percent of his passes for 3,586 yards, 30 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He notched five rushing touchdowns as well. ;Howell did not play as well in 2021, but North Carolina had lost the likes of Javonte Williams, Dyami Brown and Michael Carter to the 2021 NFL Draft. Howell completed 63 percent of his passes in 2021 for 3,056 yards, 24 touchdowns and nine interceptions. The junior also ran for 11 touchdowns and 828 yards on the ground. Howell was decent, but unimpressive, at the Senior Bowl and then a solid combine performance.","similar_player":"Baker Mayfield.","simular_player_bio":"Some have compared Howell to Mayfield, which makes a lot of sense. Mayfield and Howell are nearly identical in size and play a gritty style of football while being natural, instinctive passers. Mayfield has been inconsistent in his pro career, and Howell demonstrated some inconsistency for North Carolina.","summary":"Over the past three seasons, Howell was one of the most prolific quarterbacks in the nation. As a freshman in 2019, Howell burst onto the scene, throwing 38 touchdowns and only seven interceptions while completing 61 percent of his passes for 3,641 yards. In 2020, Howell took advantage of an excellent supporting cast and dominated the ACC. He completed 68 percent of his passes for 3,586 yards, 30 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He notched five rushing touchdowns as well.      Howell did not play as well in 2021, but North Carolina had lost the likes of Javonte Williams, Dyami Brown and Michael Carter to the 2021 NFL Draft. Howell completed 63 percent of his passes in 2021 for 3,056 yards, 24 touchdowns and nine interceptions. The junior also ran for 11 touchdowns and 828 yards on the ground. Howell was decent, but unimpressive, at the Senior Bowl and then a solid combine performance.     While Howell does not blow away evaluators from a size, athleticism, or arm-strength perspective, he is a natural football player with passing instincts and feel. Howell is a confident signal-caller who can pick apart defenses and is very efficient at spreading the ball to his playmakers.     There is no doubt that Howell is an accurate passer. He places his ball well, putting it in position for his target to make catches while avoiding putting the pass in danger of being intercepted. Howell threw the ball on the money downfield over his three seasons and was accurate to all levels of the field. Howell’s accuracy is one of his best traits and provides some hope for him to become a starter as a pro.      In the pocket, Howell shows the ability to work off his primary read and does not panic when his first read is covered. Howell’s timing, anticipation, accuracy, and field vision are on point to be an effective pocket passer. Speeding up his reading of defenses and working through his progressions faster would help him succeed in the NFL. For two out of his three seasons at North Carolina, Howell steadily made safe decisions, but his decision-making declined in 2021 after he lost a lot of talent around him to the 2021 NFL Draft. Howell made a few poor decision in 2021 out of pressing and trying to do too much."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Darian Kinnard","year":2022,"height":76,"weight":324,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Kentucky","pros":"Thick build ; Strong upper body ; Reliable pass protector ; Long arms – 35.63 inches ; Has quick enough feet for RT ; Recoverability; can stop rushes after initial move upfield ; Strength to sustain blocks ; Athletic for his size ; Gets a push as a run blocker ; Twists and manipulates blockers ; Strong hands ; Physical ; Fighter; physical demeanor ; Blocks with a mean streak ; Punishes defenders ; Lots of experience ; Ready to compete","cons":"Feet can get crossed up; Feet keep him at RT, or move to guard in NFL ; Will bend at the waist ; Can lunge after defenders ; Loses balance sometimes late in plays ; Slight stiffness that makes him more of a RT ; Has some technique that needs to be cleaned up; Lacks good intangibles ; Struggles with coaching ;Summary:  Over the past few years, Kentucky has produced a lot go tough offensive linemen for the NFL. While they may not have elite skill sets, they have been coached well on the fundamentals and all bring a gritty, nasty streak to the point of attack. Kinnard broke into the Wildcats’ starting lineup in 2019 and opened up a lot of holes for running quarterback Lynn Bowden. Kinnard continued to play well in 2020, and he was even better as a senior in 2021. Kinnard lost weight after 2020 and had an excellent final season helping to open holes for Chris Rodriguez while protecting quarterback Will Levis.","similar_player":"Morgan Moses.","simular_player_bio":"I can see a similar style with Kinnard and Moses. Moses (6-6, 330) was an astute third-round pick by Washington in 2014 and has become a solid right tackle in the NFL. Kinnard is similar in size and skill set. If he stays at right tackle, Kinnard could be a blocker who is comparable to Moses.","summary":"Over the past few years, Kentucky has produced a lot go tough offensive linemen for the NFL. While they may not have elite skill sets, they have been coached well on the fundamentals and all bring a gritty, nasty streak to the point of attack. Kinnard broke into the Wildcats’ starting lineup in 2019 and opened up a lot of holes for running quarterback Lynn Bowden. Kinnard continued to play well in 2020, and he was even better as a senior in 2021. Kinnard lost weight after 2020 and had an excellent final season helping to open holes for Chris Rodriguez while protecting quarterback Will Levis.     Kinnard is a reliable contributor in the ground game where his strong upper body helps him tie up defenders. Off the snap, Kinnard has the power and heavy hands to shock defenders and rock them backward. He can bull defenders backward and push them out of their gaps. With a mean streak and tenacity, Kinnard blocks through the whistle and looks to be a bully on the field. On top of being able to get a push, Kinnard is able to twist and manipulate defenders to turn them away or push them out of their gap. Kinnard is a heavy and thick blocker, but he demonstrates surprising quickness and athleticism for a big offensive tackle, showing a better than expected ability to be effective in space. As a run blocker, Kinnard would be a fine fit in either a power-man or a zone scheme.      As a pass blocker, Kinnard has enough quickness and length to thrive on the edge. He uses his upper and lower body strength to hold his ground on bull rushes, with his size helping him to recover well. Thanks in part to his long arms, Kinnard does a nice job of tying up defenders and keeping them from getting anywhere with second efforts. He also has the power and strength to solidly stop rushes after they get some initial penetration upfield, and that gives his quarterback adequate time to get the ball out. Kinnard sustains blocks well, using his strong hands to tie up defenders. Kinnard could have some problems with elite NFL speed rushers, and that is why he is more of a right tackle for the next level."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Micah McFadden","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"D.J. Davidson","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Khalil Shakir","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cole Turner","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Thomas Booker","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tyler Allgeier","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Delarrin Turner-Yell","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tariq Woolen","year":2022,"height":76,"weight":205,"position":"Cornerback","college":"UTSA","pros":"Excellent size/speed combination ; Very tall ; Extremely fast ; Elite speed ; Great length, height ; Leaping ability ; Has enough height to defend big receivers, tight ends ; Weapon to cover pass-receiving tight ends ; Long, press-man corner ; Tough to get passes by him ; Nice recoverability ; Athletic ; Quick feet","cons":"Extremely raw ; Only two seasons at corner ; Needs a lot of development ; Lacks instincts ; Poor technique ; Poor route recognition ; Gets out of position in zone ; Not a contributor in run defense ; Not tough ; Terrible tackler ;Summary:  Senior Bowl director Jim Nagy made waves in the draft community last fall when he posted that Tariq Woolen could be a second- or third-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. After reaching out to some area scouts who cover Texas, two of them said they had Woolen on Day 3 and one said they had him on Day 2. Woolen only played two seasons of cornerback after moving from wide receiver, but he showed a superb skill set with daunting size and serious speed for the position. In 2020, Woolen collected 35 tackles, one interception and four passes broken up. In 2021, he totaled 25 tackles, an interception and five passes defended. While he did not impress at the Senior Bowl, Woolen showed tremendous straight-line speed at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine with a 40 time of 4.30 seconds.","similar_player":"Kevin King","simular_player_bio":"Woolen is similar size and speed to King, but King was far more polished coming into the NFL. If Woolen is able to develop and sticks in the NFL, he could be a corner comparable to King.","summary":"Senior Bowl director Jim Nagy made waves in the draft community last fall when he posted that Tariq Woolen could be a second- or third-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. After reaching out to some area scouts who cover Texas, two of them said they had Woolen on Day 3 and one said they had him on Day 2. Woolen only played two seasons of cornerback after moving from wide receiver, but he showed a superb skill set with daunting size and serious speed for the position. In 2020, Woolen collected 35 tackles, one interception and four passes broken up. In 2021, he totaled 25 tackles, an interception and five passes defended. While he did not impress at the Senior Bowl, Woolen showed tremendous straight-line speed at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine with a 40 time of 4.30 seconds.     In pass coverage, Woolen would fit best as a bump-and-run cornerback. He is big enough to be a press-man corner who manipulates the route that receivers can run after his jam. Woolen has god-given height and length to handle big receivers. Along with his size, Woolen has above-average athletic ability to run with receivers downfield, and he uses his length to help him recover. Given his leaping ability and long frame, Woolen is able to extend to break up passes and close gaps to prevent completions."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Snoop Conner","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Matt Waletzko","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jerome Ford","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Zyon McCollum","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Eric Johnson","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Otito Ogbonnia","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Montrell Washington","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kyle Philips","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kyren Williams","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Esezi Otomewo","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tycen Anderson","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"DaRon Bland","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Braxton Jones","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ty Chandler","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Teagan Quitoriano","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Luke Wattenberg","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Samuel Womack","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Marcus McKethan","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dominique Robinson","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Matthew Butler","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Damone Clark","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":245,"position":"Linebacker","college":"LSU","pros":"Some scouts say very good instincts ; Excellent run defender ; Sideline-to-sideline speed ; Good tackler ; Hard hitter ; Very physical ; Quick ; Diagnosis skills ; Read-and-react skills ; Fits a 4-3 or 3-4 defense ; Always around the ball ; Quick to the flat ; Closing speed ; Rangy ; Advanced pass-coverage linebacker ; Can help cover against tight ends and running backs ; Can drop into zone coverage ; Dangerous blitzer ; Strong, thick build ; Durable ; Athletic upside ; Locker room leader ; Upside, continues to improve","cons":"Neck surgery could cost Clark his rookie season ; Slides into some tackles rather arriving with force ; Not consistently a violent tackler ; Not consistently explosive on contact ; One-year wonder ; Some scouts worry about eyes and vision ; Some scouts say he is not overly instinctive ; Makes a lot of tackles downfield ; Not a huge tackle-for-a-loss linebacker ;Summary:  LSU has been a linebacker factory in recent years, with the likes of Devin White, Patrick Queen and Deion Jones ending up as early-round picks. Clark will keep that tradition alive after a massive 2021 season that saw him rank as one of the nation’s leading tacklers throughout his senior year. In 2021, Clark totaled 136 tackles, two forced fumbles, 5.5 sacks, one interception and two passes defended. He more than doubled his tackle total from 2020, when he had 63 stops. He recorded 49 tackles and 3.5 sacks in 2019. After his final season, Clark had an impressive week of practice at the Senior Bowl and was superb at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine.","similar_player":"Zach Cunningham.","simular_player_bio":"Multiple team sources say Clark is similar to Cunningham. Both have sideline-to-sideline speed and are tackling machines as run defenders. They also are skilled in pass coverage. Cunningham has been an excellent NFL linebacker, and Clark could turn into a similar pro.","summary":"LSU has been a linebacker factory in recent years, with the likes of Devin White, Patrick Queen and Deion Jones ending up as early-round picks. Clark will keep that tradition alive after a massive 2021 season that saw him rank as one of the nation’s leading tacklers throughout his senior year. In 2021, Clark totaled 136 tackles, two forced fumbles, 5.5 sacks, one interception and two passes defended. He more than doubled his tackle total from 2020, when he had 63 stops. He recorded 49 tackles and 3.5 sacks in 2019. After his final season, Clark had an impressive week of practice at the Senior Bowl and was superb at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine.     Clark is the complete package as a linebacker. He has very good instincts and will quickly read his keys to get in position to make plays. For a big linebacker, Clark has surprising speed to get to the perimeter, and he eats up space in a hurry.      In the ground game, Clark is a solid tackler who wraps up ball-carriers and gets them to the ground. Clark, however, slides into some tackles and does not always arrive with violence. It would be good to see him become more forceful and violent as a tackler in the NFL. That would help to avoid missed tackles and being dragged for extra yardage. Clark has the size and mentality to take on a block, hold his ground, shed the block, and get in on the tackle. Clark is a very good run defender and projects to be an asset to shut down and limit an offense’s ground game.     In pass coverage, Clark is a skilled defender. He is a very fast blitzer with excellent diagnosis skills. Clark reads plays quickly and covers a lot of ground in zone. He has the speed to run down the middle seam. On dump-off passes to the flat, Clark flies into the ball-carrier and is good at making tackles in space. His size and athleticism allows him to have the potential to play some man coverage on tight ends and backs out of the backfield."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"James Mitchell","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"John Ridgeway","year":2022,"height":77,"weight":321,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"Arkansas","pros":"Very physical ; Tough as nails ; Good motor ; Strong hands ; Strength to work off blocks ; Disciplined ; Good length ; Excellent fit as a five-technique in a 3-4","cons":"Too tall for nose tackle ; Doesn’t anchor well; Lacks pass-rush ability to be a three-technique; Lacks speed as an edge rusher ; Needs more pass-rushing moves ; Could be solid pro, but not very productive, as a pass rusher ;Summary:  Arkansas was a tough team in 2021, making some noise in the SEC. Ridgeway was one of the team’s best defensive player on the season, totaling 39 tackles with two sacks.","similar_player":"Red Bryant.","simular_player_bio":"Team sources say that Red Bryant is a player who comes to mind when watching Ridgeway. Bryant (6-4, 323) was a massive defensive end, and Ridgeway could be a similar style defender in the NFL.","summary":"Arkansas was a tough team in 2021, making some noise in the SEC. Ridgeway was one of the team’s best defensive player on the season, totaling 39 tackles with two sacks.     In the pass rush, Ridgeway is a physical defender who has heavy hands to shed blocks and break free when he gets upfield. He is more athletic than his size suggests, and he shows some reaction ability to adjust. Ridgeway could still use more pass-rushing moves for the next level. With his size and strength, it would be ideal to see him add a club or rip move."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kingsley Enagbare","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":261,"position":"Defensive End","college":"South Carolina","pros":"Very strong ; Physical defender ; Natural feel as a pass rusher ; Gives a second effort ; Quick to close ; Straight-line speed ; Can set the edge ; Has some strength to work off blocks ; Plays bigger ; Long arms – 35 inches ; Plays taller ; Quality first-step ; Instincts to go for strips ; Sturdy to be a base end in a 4-3","cons":"Extremely stiff ; Struggles to sink his hips/shoulder ; Struggles to redirect ; Poor fit in a 3-4 defense as an outside linebacker ;Summary:  Engabare was a solid end in the SEC over the past three seasons. He had a quality 2019 season with 27 tackles and 3.5 sacks. In the shortened 2020 season, the junior showed improvement with 30 tackles, six sacks and three forced fumbles. Enagbare stayed consistent as a senior by making 44 stops, 4.5 sacks, one forced fumble and two passes batted. After the season, he had a quality week at the Senior Bowl.","similar_player":"Jaylon Ferguson.","simular_player_bio":"Enagbare reminds me of a similar version of Ferguson coming out of Louisiana Tech. Both are strong 4-3 base ends who struggle with stiffness. Ferguson was a second-day pick, and Enagbare could go on Day 2 in the 2022 NFL Draft.","summary":"Engabare was a solid end in the SEC over the past three seasons. He had a quality 2019 season with 27 tackles and 3.5 sacks. In the shortened 2020 season, the junior showed improvement with 30 tackles, six sacks and three forced fumbles. Enagbare stayed consistent as a senior by making 44 stops, 4.5 sacks, one forced fumble and two passes batted. After the season, he had a quality week at the Senior Bowl.     In the pass rush, Enagbare has some ability to contribute in pressure on the quarterback. He has a quick first-step and the speed to close when he gets free of blockers. With his long arms and somewhat developed strength, Enagbare does a nice job of bull rushing tackles close to the quarterback before shedding them and grabbing the signal-caller.     As a run defender, Enagbare has the strength and length to set the edge. He can hold his ground and disengage from blocks to get in on tackles. His straight-line speed shows up in pursuit. As a pro, his run defense would not be as good in a 3-4 defense as an outside linebacker, where he would have to redirect more frequently."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Matt Araiza","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kyron Johnson","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Darrian Beavers","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kevin Harris","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Vederian Lowe","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Christian Benford","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Zachary Thomas","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Nick Zakelj","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Malcolm Rodriguez","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Justin Shaffer","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jalen Nailor","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Andrew Ogletree","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Devin Harper","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jordan Jackson","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jamaree Salyer","year":2022,"height":74,"weight":320,"position":"Guard","college":"Georgia","pros":"Blocks with a mean streak ; Tough run blocker ; Heavy hands ; Generates movement in the ground game ; Sustains blocks ; Physical ; Can manipulate in the ground game ; Bullies defenders and blocks through the whistle ; Has quality technique ; Good arm length – 34 inches ; Awareness ; Was dependable pass protector ; Experienced against good competition","cons":"Lacks height at 6-foot-2 ; Will have to move inside ; Does not have the feet to block on the edge ; Needs to improve his anchor ; Needs to improve ability to drop his weight ; Could have problems with speed rushes ; Sometimes oversets and lunges ; Will get overextended ; Leads with his helmet too much ;Summary:  Before 2020, Salyer was buried on the depth chart. After Andrew Thomas, Isaiah Wilson and Solomon Kindley moved on to the NFL, Salyer was able to break into Georgia’s starting lineup. Salyer played left tackle for nine games before moving to left guard at the end of the year. In 2021, Salyer was the starting left tackle for the National Champions and also played some right guard. While Salyer may lack an elite skill set with overwhelming physical talent, he was a tough blocker who was reliably effective for the Bulldogs the past two years.","similar_player":"Kelvin Beachum.","simular_player_bio":"Salyer reminds me of Beachum. Beachum has been an overachiever who was able to be a quality left tackle for the Steelers despite being short and lacking length. Salyer is also similar in size to Beachum (6-3, 308). Beachum is a better fit at guard in the NFL, but has been able to exceed expectations at tackle. Salyer could be similar as an overachiever, but he looks more like a permanent guard in the NFL compared to Beachum.","summary":"Before 2020, Salyer was buried on the depth chart. After Andrew Thomas, Isaiah Wilson and Solomon Kindley moved on to the NFL, Salyer was able to break into Georgia’s starting lineup. Salyer played left tackle for nine games before moving to left guard at the end of the year. In 2021, Salyer was the starting left tackle for the National Champions and also played some right guard. While Salyer may lack an elite skill set with overwhelming physical talent, he was a tough blocker who was reliably effective for the Bulldogs the past two years.     Salyer is a tough blocker in the ground game who possesses the ability to push defenders and create movement at the point of attack. He fires off the ball and has the strength to rock defenders backward and push them out of their gaps. Salyer has an attitude and blocks through the whistle, looking to punish defenders. He possesses heavy hands and does a good job of sustaining blocks to prevent second efforts. In short-yardage and goal-line situations, Salyer is an asset who can push defenders, turn them, and manipulate them with his strong upper body. Salyer can overset sometimes, leaving him lunging and leading with his helmet, especially at the second level, and that causes him to get over extended. Overall though, Salyuer should be a good contributor to his pro team’s the ground game."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tyler Badie","year":2022,"height":67,"weight":199,"position":"Running Back","college":"Missouri","pros":"Tremendous receiver ; Soft hands ; Good route-runner ; Dangerous in space ; Elusive ; Shifty runner ; Great vision ; Superb feet ; Runs behind his pads ; Good knee bend ; Can pick up yards after contact ; Superb feet ; Lateral quickness ; Moves in the open field ; Compact build ; Strength to run through arm tackles ; Picks up yards after contact ; Very good balance ; Three-down starter potential","cons":"Lacks height ; Smaller catch radius ; Gets knocked back when defenders hit him square ; Has limitations in blitz protection ;Summary:  Badie flashed for Missouri as a backup running back during his freshman through junior years, where he showed some serious receiving ability. While didn’t do much on the ground, Badie caught 28 passes for 333 yards and two touchdowns in 2020 after snatching 32 passes for 356 yards and five touchdowns in 2019. Badie then broke out as a senior, toting the ball out of the backfield and was one of the best running backs in college football. He averaged 6.0 yards per carry in 2021 on his way to 1,604 yards and 14 touchdowns. Badie continued to do damage as a receiver as well, taking 54 catches for 330 yards and four touchdowns. ;There is a lot to like about Badie as a runner. He possesses a nice combination of traits like vision, elusiveness, and superb feet. The elusiveness can be seen with how he cuts around tacklers, spins away, and uses shifty moves to dodge them. His short, compact build adds to the elusiveness, because defenders have a hard time grabbing a hold of him. He has vision that looks natural, letting him see holes about to open and cut-back lanes, and he reads the flow of defenses behind his blockers. His quick feet are great to cut on a dime, provide him with excellent balance. Badie also has strength to his build, which helps him run through tackles and pick up yards after contact.","similar_player":"Clyde Edwards-Helaire.","simular_player_bio":"Badie is reminiscent of Edwards-Helaire coming out of LSU. They are almost identical in size, and both were excellent receivers in college. They have some of the same limitations in height and length. As a pro, Badie could be a back similar to Edwards-Helaire.","summary":"Badie flashed for Missouri as a backup running back during his freshman through junior years, where he showed some serious receiving ability. While didn’t do much on the ground, Badie caught 28 passes for 333 yards and two touchdowns in 2020 after snatching 32 passes for 356 yards and five touchdowns in 2019. Badie then broke out as a senior, toting the ball out of the backfield and was one of the best running backs in college football. He averaged 6.0 yards per carry in 2021 on his way to 1,604 yards and 14 touchdowns. Badie continued to do damage as a receiver as well, taking 54 catches for 330 yards and four touchdowns.      There is a lot to like about Badie as a runner. He possesses a nice combination of traits like vision, elusiveness, and superb feet. The elusiveness can be seen with how he cuts around tacklers, spins away, and uses shifty moves to dodge them. His short, compact build adds to the elusiveness, because defenders have a hard time grabbing a hold of him. He has vision that looks natural, letting him see holes about to open and cut-back lanes, and he reads the flow of defenses behind his blockers. His quick feet are great to cut on a dime, provide him with excellent balance. Badie also has strength to his build, which helps him run through tackles and pick up yards after contact."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Gregory Junior","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Grant Calcaterra","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cade Mays","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Sam Roberts","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Keaontay Ingram","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Michael Woods II","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Trestan Ebner","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Theo Jackson","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Austin Deculus","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Matt Henningsen","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Doug Kramer","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Connor Heyward","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Luke Tenuta","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chasen Hines","year":2022,"height":75,"weight":332,"position":"Guard","college":"LSU","pros":"Tough run blocker ; Can knock defenders backward at the line ; Physical ; Strong ; Sustains blocks ; Heavy hands ; Blocks with a nasty demeanor ; Able to control defenders when he latches onto them ; Plays with good leverage as a run blocker; Strong lower body ; Can anchor against bull rushes ; Good length, height, weight for a right guard ; Blocks through the whistle ; Quicker than one expects ; Experienced ; Might be able to play some center","cons":"Lack of length ; Could have problems with speed rushers ; Not a great fit for zone ; A little stiffness in hips ; Will bend at the waist at times ; Can get overweight ; Needs to stay on top of weight and conditioning ;Summary:  The Tigers saw a massive loss of talent from their National Championship team of two years ago, but they continued to have some offensive line talent with Chasen Hines and Ed Ingram as their guard tandem. Hines had a good career at LSU and rotated into the game as a backup guard and center during the magical 2019 season. Hines became a starter in 2020 and manned the right guard position for the final two years of his career at LSU.","similar_player":"Gabe Jackson.","simular_player_bio":"In some ways, Hines is a decent comparison to Jackson. They both are barrel-chested right guards who pack a punch in the ground game and can hold their own in pass protection. Jackson was third-round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, and Hines could go in the same range this year in the 2022 NFL Draft. Hines has the potential to turn into an NFL guard similar to Jackson.","summary":"The Tigers saw a massive loss of talent from their National Championship team of two years ago, but they continued to have some offensive line talent with Chasen Hines and Ed Ingram as their guard tandem. Hines had a good career at LSU and rotated into the game as a backup guard and center during the magical 2019 season. Hines became a starter in 2020 and manned the right guard position for the final two years of his career at LSU.     Hines was a steady and reliable pass protector for the Tigers. He has strong hands that rock defenders and often knock them off balance to slow them down. Those strong hands also help him to sustain blocks, although he could stand to improve his hand placement. Hines has good size and strength to stop bull rushes. His weight can be a problem, however, because when he gets heavy, his weight can extend over his toes and cause him to have problems in pass protection. Hines must stay on top of his weight and conditioning in the NFL to remain a functional pass protector."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Quentin Lake","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Derion Kendrick","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"John FitzPatrick","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ja'Sir Taylor","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Lecitus Smith","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Curtis Brooks","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"James Houston","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ko Kieft","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chance Campbell","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kalia Davis","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tariq Castro-Fields","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Montaric Brown","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Isaiah Thomas","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cameron Goode","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Mark Robinson","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ja'Tyre Carter","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Nick Muse","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tariq Carpenter","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Bo Melton","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chris Paul","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Baylon Spector","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Faion Hicks","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dareke Young","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jonathan Ford","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Daniel Hardy","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Deane Leonard","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chase Lucas","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Thayer Munford","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Rodney Thomas II","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Christian Holmes","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chris Oladokun","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kalon Barnes","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jaylen Watson","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Christian Matthew","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Andrew Stueber","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dawson Deaton","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Skylar Thompson","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Andre Anthony","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Rasheed Walker","year":2022,"height":78,"weight":320,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Penn State","pros":"Excellent size with height and weight ; Natural strength ; Can overwhelm defenders in the ground game ; Can be a force to knock defenders off the ball ; Can ride defenders back ; Can move in space ; Gets physical ; Will finish off defenders ; Large mass and length to run around ; Can stop bull rushes when technique is right ; Experienced","cons":"Can have problems with speed rushers ; Can stand up too high ; Feet can get stuck in pass protection ; Hand placement needs to improve ; Gets caught flat-footed ; Will bend at the waist ; Can struggle to sustain in pass protection ; Needs development ; Could have problems if forced to play right away ;Summary:  Coming out of high school, Walker was rated as a four-star recruit after being a standout defensive line and offensive lineman. Walker played four games as a freshman and then took a redshirt for the year. In 2019 as a redshirt freshman, Walker became Penn State’s starting left tackle. The shortened 2020 season saw the Nittany Lions play nine games, but Walker excelled and continued his streak. As a junior, he remained the starting left tackle, but he had ugly performances against Wisconsin, Ohio State and Michigan. Walker should have returned to school to improve before going to the NFL, but he decided to skip his senior year to enter the 2022 NFL Draft.","similar_player":"Donovan Smith","simular_player_bio":"Walker reminds me of Smith coming out of Penn State. Smith had some growing pains in pass protection, but he emerged as a steady and dependable left tackle in the NFL. Walker has that potential. If he works hard and gets quality coaching like Smith, Walker could turn into a similar-caliber left tackle.","summary":"Coming out of high school, Walker was rated as a four-star recruit after being a standout defensive line and offensive lineman. Walker played four games as a freshman and then took a redshirt for the year. In 2019 as a redshirt freshman, Walker became Penn State’s starting left tackle. The shortened 2020 season saw the Nittany Lions play nine games, but Walker excelled and continued his streak. As a junior, he remained the starting left tackle, but he had ugly performances against Wisconsin, Ohio State and Michigan. Walker should have returned to school to improve before going to the NFL, but he decided to skip his senior year to enter the 2022 NFL Draft.     Walker immediately passes the eyeball test with his mammoth size. The 6-foot-6, 320-pounder has an excellent combination of height, length and weight. To cap off the skill set, Walker is a good athlete for a big edge blocker with quality quickness. While Walker needs some development, the skill set is there for him to be a good pro."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Brittain Brown","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Isaih Pacheco","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jeffrey Gunter","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Russ Yeast","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Elijah Hicks","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Trenton Gill","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jesse Luketa","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Marquis Hayes","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Samori Toure","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Nazeeh Johnson","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Zander Horvath","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"AJ Arcuri","year":2022}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Brock Purdy","year":2022,"height":73,"weight":216,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Iowa State","pros":"Accurate passer ; Pocket composure ; Excellent decision maker ; Good ball placement ; Throws a very catchable ball ; Good timing ; Shows anticipation ; Able to loft in touch passes ; Natural feel; instinctive passer ; Leads receivers for more yardage after the catch ; Moves eyes through progressions ; Mastered his offense ; Good fit for a West Coast offense ; Very experienced","cons":"Arm-strength limitations ; Not a running threat ; Will struggles to avoid pass rushers ; Short ; Could struggle to see the field in the NFL ;Summary:  Purdy spent the last four years as one of the most consistently productive quarterbacks in the nation. He led Matt Campbell’s point-machine offense to have its way with Big XII defenses. In Purdy’s 2018 debut, he completed 66.4 percent of his passes for 2,250 yards, 16 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Purdy’s best season came as a sophomore, when he completed 65.7 percent of his passes for 3,982 yards, 27 touchdowns and nine interceptions. In the shortened 2020 season, Purdy stayed consistent, completing 66.6 percent for 2,750 yards, 19 touchdowns and nine interceptions.","similar_player":"Matt Barkley.","simular_player_bio":"In the NFL, I think Purdy could end up being a quarterback similar to Barkley. Barkley (6-2, 234) and Purdy are similar in size and have limitations that make them backup caliber.","summary":"Purdy spent the last four years as one of the most consistently productive quarterbacks in the nation. He led Matt Campbell’s point-machine offense to have its way with Big XII defenses. In Purdy’s 2018 debut, he completed 66.4 percent of his passes for 2,250 yards, 16 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Purdy’s best season came as a sophomore, when he completed 65.7 percent of his passes for 3,982 yards, 27 touchdowns and nine interceptions. In the shortened 2020 season, Purdy stayed consistent, completing 66.6 percent for 2,750 yards, 19 touchdowns and nine interceptions.     During the 2019 and 2020 seasons, some in the draft media, including Pro Football Focus, started projecting Purdy as a first-round pick. While he produced some big games against Big XII defenses, Purdy does not have the skill set for an NFL starter. In terms of size, arm and athleticism, Purdy has the physical talent of a backup-caliber player."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Bryce Young","year":2023,"height":71,"weight":194,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Alabama","pros":"Very good accuracy ; Tremendous passing instincts ; Advanced feel ; Can push the ball downfield ; Throws a good deep ball ; Superb at throwing strikes into tight windows ; Able to loft in touch passes ; Will throw guys open ; Leads his receivers for yards after the catch ; Shows good timing ; Very good decision-making ; Excellent ball security ; Quality arm ; Extremely poised ; Athletic ; Can hurt defenses with his feet ; Escapability ; Smart about how he runs ; Avoids big hits ; Creative ; Can ad lib his offense into big plays ; Throws well on the run ; Difficult to sack ; Will make some unbelievable throws ; Winner mentality ; Gritty gamer ; Can carry his team","cons":"Short ; Thinner framed; underweight for typical quarterbacks ; Could have durability issues in the NFL ; Height could be a problem to execute three-step-drop passing in the NFL ;Summary:  After being one of the most hyped recruits in the nation, Young had big shoes to fill following Mac Jones and Tua Tagovailoa as the starting quarterback for Alabama. Both Jones and Tagovailoa helped the Crimson Tide to National Championships. Despite the hype and big expectations, Young lived up to the billing, as he dominated the SEC in 2021 by completing 67 percent of his passes for 4,872 yards, 47 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Young and Alabama lost to Georgia in the National Championship game, but that happened after Young lost his top two receivers in Jameson Williams and John Metchie. The game could have had a completely different outcome had Williams not been injured in the first half. Still, Young put together a phenomenal debut for Alabama in 2021.","similar_player":"Kyler Murray.","simular_player_bio":"Young is like a thinner version of Murray. Young is more accurate and has more natural passing instincts, while Murray possesses a better build for the NFL. Young also has better intangibles than Murray. In the NFL, I could see Young being similar and better than Murray.","summary":"After being one of the most hyped recruits in the nation, Young had big shoes to fill following Mac Jones and Tua Tagovailoa as the starting quarterback for Alabama. Both Jones and Tagovailoa helped the Crimson Tide to National Championships. Despite the hype and big expectations, Young lived up to the billing, as he dominated the SEC in 2021 by completing 67 percent of his passes for 4,872 yards, 47 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Young and Alabama lost to Georgia in the National Championship game, but that happened after Young lost his top two receivers in Jameson Williams and John Metchie. The game could have had a completely different outcome had Williams not been injured in the first half. Still, Young put together a phenomenal debut for Alabama in 2021.     In 2022, Young completed 65 percent of his passes for 3,328 yards, 32 touchdowns and five interceptions. He picked up four touchdowns on the ground as well. Young dealt with a shoulder injury that caused him to miss one game and the majority of another, but he managed to play well at less than 100 percent coming off the injury. Throughout the season, Young put together impressive performances. Alabama should have lost to Texas because the Longhorns outplayed them, but Young put the Crimson Tide on his back and led them to a late comeback to steal the win. Alabama was down to Ole Miss before Young took the game over to lead his team to victory.     Young did not play his best in the loss to LSU, but he made some huge plays to put the Crimson Tide in front late in the fourth quarter and then to tie the game to force overtime. While Alabama lost to Tennessee, it was not Young’s fault, as he threw for 455 yards in that game.     Young also dealt with less talent at receiver in 2022 without Jameson Williams and John Metchie. Alabama’s scheme and play-calling from Bill O’Brien were poor as well, leading to lots of criticism from the fan base. Still, Young showed that he is a special prospect who is able to play well despite issues like those."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"C.J. Stroud","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":215,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Accurate passer ; Strong arm ; Can drive the ball to all levels ; Pocket composure ; Good decision maker ; Ball placement ; Throws a very catchable ball ; Good timing ; Shows anticipation ; Quality field vision ; Able to loft in touch passes ; Natural feel; instinctive passer ; Leads receivers for more yardage after the catch ; Moves eyes through progressions ; Good internal clock ; Mastered his offense ; Saw success against good competition","cons":"Not a running threat ; Does not make a lot of big plays off script ; Not a vocal leader ;Summary:  Coming out of high school in California, Stroud was one of the nation’s top recruits, and he proved why in his first season as a starter in 2021. After backing up Justin Fields in 2020, Stroud dominated the Big Ten in 2021, completing 72 percent of his passes for 4,435 yards, 44 touchdowns and six interceptions. Surprisingly, the sophomore did not record a rushing touchdown that season. Stroud was surrounded by a tremendous supporting cast, including a trio of first-round talents at wide receiver in Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. That trio was essentially gone in 2022 because Wilson and Olave were in the NFL while Smith-Njigba was hurt nearly all year. Entering the college football playoff, In 2022, Stroud completed 66 percent of his passes for 3,688 yards, 41 touchdowns and six interceptions.","similar_player":"Joe Burrow/Jared Goff.","simular_player_bio":"Stroud is a difficult player to compare because the NFL is trending away from pure pocket passers. Stroud can really throw the ball with accuracy and velocity, so in that regard he is similar to Goff. However, Stroud is a better athlete than Goff, and with his feet, Stroud could be similar to Burrow. Burrow though is also much smarter and more aggressive about using his feet than Stroud is. If Stroud would take advantage of his athleticism and run like Burrow does, Stroud could potentially turn into an elite pro quarterback.","summary":"Coming out of high school in California, Stroud was one of the nation’s top recruits, and he proved why in his first season as a starter in 2021. After backing up Justin Fields in 2020, Stroud dominated the Big Ten in 2021, completing 72 percent of his passes for 4,435 yards, 44 touchdowns and six interceptions. Surprisingly, the sophomore did not record a rushing touchdown that season. Stroud was surrounded by a tremendous supporting cast, including a trio of first-round talents at wide receiver in Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. That trio was essentially gone in 2022 because Wilson and Olave were in the NFL while Smith-Njigba was hurt nearly all year. Entering the college football playoff, In 2022, Stroud completed 66 percent of his passes for 3,688 yards, 41 touchdowns and six interceptions.     Stroud has the look of a NFL starter. He is a natural pocket passer who can pick apart defenses with his arm talent. Stroud may not have an elite cannon for an arm, like a Josh Allen or Pat Mahomes, and he is not a dynamic running talent like a Lamar Jackson, but he is a well-rounded signal-caller who is capable of leading a dominant passing attack.     The most important trait for any NFL quarterback is accuracy, which Stroud possesses. Routinely, he shows very good precision with his ball placement, leading his receivers to make receptions and hitting them on the run to produce big gains after the catch. Stroud will drop passes in some tight windows and beat defenses with his ability to thread a needle. While Stroud could stand to put more air underneath some passes, Stroud generally throws a very catchable ball for his wideouts."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Anthony Richardson","year":2023,"height":76,"weight":236,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Florida","pros":"Amazing skill set ; Ideal size for a NFL quarterback ; Cannon of a right arm ; Throws an accurate and beautiful deep ball ; Can stretch the field vertically with his elite arm strength ; Good athlete ; Excellent mobility ; Running threat ; Keeps his eyes downfield as he scrambles ; Hard to sack ; Amazing strength to break tackles in the pocket ; Throws a good spiral ; Has a quick release ; Huge upside","cons":"Extremely inaccurate as a passer ; Consistently misses routine completions ; Has a lot of passes go high ; Needs to improve ability to make finesse throws ; Struggles to throw a catchable ball in the short to intermediate field ; Can get rattled by his own play, defenses, the flow of the game ; Sometimes holds the ball too long ; Ball security ; Decision-making needs to improve ; Plays down to opponents ; Struggled against good defenses ; Inexperienced; only 1-year starter ;Summary:  Since the Tim Tebow era ended in 2009, Florida Gator fans have been suffering through some disappointing football. Year-after-year, Florida fans are left pining for the days of Tebow or the Steve Spurrier fun-and-gun offense. There finally seemed to be some optimism brewing in the fan base in Septemeber 2021, when Richardson was wearing Tebow’s legendary No. 15 while running over tacklers and throwing deep-ball touchdowns while playing in a rotation behind quarterback Emory Jones. The Gators had a nice offense with pocket-passing Kyle Trask, but the dual-threat Richardson was a sight that had not been seen with the program since Tebow. In 2021, Richardson completed 38-of-64 passes for 529 yards, six touchdowns and five interceptions while also running for three touchdowns on the ground. To go along with amazing highlights, Richardson had missed time with injuries and had some painful lowlights, especially in Florida’s loss to Georgia. After Dan Mullen was fired, new head coach Billy Napier made Richardson the starting quarterback and Jones transferred out.","similar_player":"Cam Newton/Christian Hackenberg.","simular_player_bio":"If things go well for Richardson, I think his ceiling would be a Cam Newton-type quarterback. Newton was a strong-armed dynamic athlete who could make plays other NFL quarterbacks could only dream of. Richardson makes those running plays and deep ball passes on occasion.","summary":"Since the Tim Tebow era ended in 2009, Florida Gator fans have been suffering through some disappointing football. Year-after-year, Florida fans are left pining for the days of Tebow or the Steve Spurrier fun-and-gun offense. There finally seemed to be some optimism brewing in the fan base in Septemeber 2021, when Richardson was wearing Tebow’s legendary No. 15 while running over tacklers and throwing deep-ball touchdowns while playing in a rotation behind quarterback Emory Jones. The Gators had a nice offense with pocket-passing Kyle Trask, but the dual-threat Richardson was a sight that had not been seen with the program since Tebow. In 2021, Richardson completed 38-of-64 passes for 529 yards, six touchdowns and five interceptions while also running for three touchdowns on the ground. To go along with amazing highlights, Richardson had missed time with injuries and had some painful lowlights, especially in Florida’s loss to Georgia. After Dan Mullen was fired, new head coach Billy Napier made Richardson the starting quarterback and Jones transferred out.     Richardson played really well to open 2022, leading the Gators to upset Utah. As good as Richardson was against the Utes, he was horrible against Kentucky, costing Florida the game with two horrible interceptions. Richardson then struggled against South Florida, with the Gators barely beating a bad Bulls team at home. Richardson rebounded by throwing for 453 yards against Tennessee, and he had a mixed outing versus LSU that featured a beautiful bomb for a touchdown pass and a highlight-reel 81-yard touchdown run, but also some painful inaccuracy. He struggled against Georgia and Florida State late in the season as well. Richardson completed only 54 percent of his passes in 2022 for 2,549 yards, 17 touchdowns and nine interceptions. On the ground, he totaled 629 yards and nine touchdowns. Richardson really needed to go back to school to try to become a better football player, but he decided to forego his remaining eligibility to enter the 2023 NFL Draft.      Richardson is a difficult evaluation for the next level. He has size, a cannon for an arm size, and some field vision for working though his progressions. His elite arm strength lets him fire deep down the field or blaze a bullet past defenders. His greatest asset as a passer is his deep ball. There are highlight-reel moments of Richardson dropping in beautiful passes downfield with air underneath them and perfect placement to a receiver running deep. Part of what makes Richardson tough to evaluate, is while he flashed perfect accuracy on deep passes, he presented absolutely terrible accuracy in the short to intermediate part of the field. The mismatch makes Richardson is an enigma.     Aside from his powerful arm, Richardson is amazing with his legs. He has great athleticism for dodging sacks in the pocket, but he is probably even more dynamic with the ball in his hands. Richardson will cuts around defenders and possesses the breakaway speed to rip off yards in chunks. Along with his speed and athletic ability, Richardson is big quarterback with a strong build that add power to his running. Richardson’s ability as a runner is rare and special.     There also are a lot of flaws to Richardson as a passer. His accuracy is horrible, especially in the short to intermediate part of the field, and he will consistently miss badly on many routine completions. Over my 12 years as a draft analyst, and 15 seasons total working around pro football, Richardson is probably the most inaccurate early-round quarterback prospect who I have ever seen. He has a habit of overthrowing passes or tossing balls too high, which are both problematic for racking up interceptions in the NFL. Richardson also routinely rifles the ball too hard for receivers to control. He has to learn to take something off some of his passes to help create more completions.      Additionally, Richardson lacks confidence at quarterback. When he starts out well, he can get into a rhythm and play better. If he starts slowly, he can get rattled by the defense and struggle to break out of his funk. Steady pass-rushes bearing down on Richardson often led him to make bad decisions."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Devon Witherspoon","year":2023,"height":71,"weight":183,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Illinois","pros":"Natural football player ; Does a good job of preventing separation ; Runs the route; prevents separation ; Smooth in and out of breaks ; Tough, physical defender; Packs a punch to reroute ; Good feel in coverage ; Instinctive ; Versatility to play off man, zone, press man ; Tracks the ball well in air ; Skilled to slap passes away ; Emerging ball skills ; Played the ball well in 2022 ; Good run defender ; Willing tackler ; Physical ; Upside","cons":"A little underweight ; Not a lot of ball production in 2019 and 2021 ; Skinny lower body ;Summary:  Witherspoon was a steady cover corner for the Illini over his career. He made his way onto the field as a freshman, recording 33 tackles and two passes defended. In 2020, he picked up 33 tackles, two interceptions, one forced fumble and three fumble recoveries, but zero passes broken up. As a junior, he recorded 52 tackles and nine passes broken up, but zero interceptions. Witherspoon showed improved ball skills in 2022, putting together 40 tackles, three interceptions and 14 pass breakups.","similar_player":"Joe Haden","simular_player_bio":"Witherspoon reminds me somewhat of Haden. In college, both were superb competitors with smooth athleticism to run the route and prevent separation. Both also had good, but not elite, speed.","summary":"Witherspoon was a steady cover corner for the Illini over his career. He made his way onto the field as a freshman, recording 33 tackles and two passes defended. In 2020, he picked up 33 tackles, two interceptions, one forced fumble and three fumble recoveries, but zero passes broken up. As a junior, he recorded 52 tackles and nine passes broken up, but zero interceptions. Witherspoon showed improved ball skills in 2022, putting together 40 tackles, three interceptions and 14 pass breakups.     For man coverage, Witherspoon is a talented cornerback with speed and fluidity. He is a smooth cover corner capable of running the route to prevent separation with loose hips and the agility to stay on top of wide receivers. Witherspoon doesn’t take false steps and is sound in his eye discipline. With his serious quickness, Witherspoon can carry vertical routes and is capable of running with speed receivers. Witherspoon is excellent in zone coverage as well, using his speed to eat up ground and break hard on the ball."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tyree Wilson","year":2023,"height":78,"weight":275,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Texas Tech","pros":"Very long ; Uses length to keep offensive tackles away from him ; Excellent combination of height, weight, length and speed ; Dangerous pass rusher ; Quick around the corner ; Active hands ; Uses hands and feet at same time ; Enough quickness to beat tackles ; Strong bull rush ; Quick get off ; Can beat tackles with speed or power ; Has the strength to shed blocks ; Strong to get off blocks ; Shows some ability to redirect ; Fast in pursuit ; Closing speed ; Reel burst to close; Solid run defender ; Can hold his ground at the point of attack ; Gives a second effort to get sacks ; Has upside ; Versatile to play a variety of techniques ; Fits a 3-4 or 4-3 defense","cons":"Did not play as well against top competition – e.g. Oklahoma ; Some stiffness ;Summary:  Wilson did not do much in 2020 and 2019, racking up 22 tackles and three sacks over that time, but he broke out with an impressive 2021 season. The junior recorded 37 tackles, seven sacks and a pass defended on the year. As a senior, Wilson totaled 61 tackles, one forced fumble and seven sacks. A Nov. 12 foot injury led him to miss the remainder of the season.","similar_player":"Montez Sweat.","simular_player_bio":"Some team sources said Wilson reminds them of Sweat, but Wilson is more physical against the run. Another team source called Wilson similar to Carlos Dunlap.","summary":"Wilson did not do much in 2020 and 2019, racking up 22 tackles and three sacks over that time, but he broke out with an impressive 2021 season. The junior recorded 37 tackles, seven sacks and a pass defended on the year. As a senior, Wilson totaled 61 tackles, one forced fumble and seven sacks. A Nov. 12 foot injury led him to miss the remainder of the season.     As a pass rusher, Wilson is a dangerous edge defender, and gives offensive tackles a lot of problems. The biggest strength that Wilson has is his length. With his long arms and wingspan, Wilson is superb at keeping offensive tackles away from his body, and they have a hard time getting into his chest to lock him up. With that space, Wilson uses his speed to get upfield, and he has the strength to break free from blocks. Wilson is not crazy fast off the edge, but he is quick and has good closing speed alongside a burst to eat up ground when he gets free."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Bijan Robinson","year":2023,"height":72,"weight":214,"position":"Running Back","college":"Texas","pros":"Instinctive, natural runner ; Elusive; excellent moves in the open field to dodge tacklers ; Decisive runner ; Fast to the hole and explosive ; Speed to break off long runs on any carry ; Threat to score on any carry ; Starts games fast; doesn’t need carries to get in a groove ; Rare acceleration ; Tough, physical runner ; Power back who can run over defenders ; Picks up lots of yards after contact; Keeps feet going after contact ; Excellent vision ; Great feet ; Cutting ability ; Ideal build and size ; Finishes runs well ; Capable of creating for himself ; Capable of controlling games ; Runs well in the second half ; Quality short-yardage back ; Rare shiftiness for big back; will juke defenders ; Has a second gear in the open field ; Nice, soft hands ; Receiving ability ; Excellent route-runner ; Willing blocker in blitz pickup, has potential to be very good ; Hard-nosed runner between the tackles ; Has a nose for the end zone ; Superb, powerful stiff arm ; Wears down and intimidates defenses ; Excellent knee bend ; Runs behind his pads ; Perfect fit for a zone-blocking system ; Perfect fit for a man-blocking system ; Ball security ; Durable ; Good character ; Hard worker ; Loves football","cons":"Good speed, but not elite like a Chris Johnson or Todd Gurley ;Summary:  Robinson was one of the top recruits in the country, and he immediately showed special ability at Texas. In 2020, Robinson flashed his big-time skill set recording 703 yards on only 86 carries – 8.2 average – and four touchdowns. He also took 15 receptions for 196 yards and two scores that season. As a sophomore, Robinson was one of the best players in college football regardless of position. He averaged 5.8 yards per carry in 2021 for 1,127 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also caught 26 passes for 295 yards and four scores.","similar_player":"Saquon Barkley/Christian McCaffrey.","simular_player_bio":"Robinson is a mix of Barkley and McCaffrey. As a running back, Robinson is similar to Barkley. Barkley is maybe a tick faster, but Robinson is more elusive and tougher. They are both instinctive and dynamic runners. As a receiver, Robinson is like McCaffrey. Like McCaffrey, Robinson is a tremendous route runner with fabulous hands, ball adjustment, and mismatch potential.","summary":"Robinson was one of the top recruits in the country, and he immediately showed special ability at Texas. In 2020, Robinson flashed his big-time skill set recording 703 yards on only 86 carries – 8.2 average – and four touchdowns. He also took 15 receptions for 196 yards and two scores that season. As a sophomore, Robinson was one of the best players in college football regardless of position. He averaged 5.8 yards per carry in 2021 for 1,127 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also caught 26 passes for 295 yards and four scores.     In 2022, Robinson averaged 6.1 yards per carry for 1,580 yards and 18 touchdowns. He also notched 19 receptions for 314 yards and two scores. Team sources have been blown away with his talent, and he is loved throughout the scouting community.     As we reported in the Hot Press, sources from a number of teams have Robinson graded higher than other recent top-five running back prospects of Saquon Barkley, Leonard Fournette and Ezekiel Elliott. Here is what one area scout shared with WalterFootball.com: “It’s rare that the best pure runner is also the best pure receiver; that’s what makes Bijan unique,” said an area scout. “He can legitimately go run routes like a true receiver. His skill set is more Marshall Faulk than any of those guys. Saquon can obviously win in the passing game, but he’s not out running routes like Reggie Bush (Bijan does). His ball skills are as good as the top receivers in this class.      “There are other runners on his level or even a notch better, but you’re talking about the elite of every class, even on that alone. You can realistically run the offense thru him because he’s in on every situation as your RB1, 1-2nd Down, 2 minute, 4 minute. He’s more advanced all around than [Reggie] Bush, Joe Mixon, Saquon, Zeke. McCaffrey would have been like that had he been 215 pounds like Bijan. You have to go back to Faulk to find an elite runner and receiver like Bijan.”"}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jalen Carter","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":310,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"Georgia","pros":"Incredible athlete ; Rare speed; fast interior defensive lineman; Can take over games ; Intimidating presence ; Dangerous pass rusher ; Explosive ; Closes on quarterbacks in a hurry ; Excellent get-off ; Fast feet ; Splash plays ; Extremely disruptive; Natural pad level ; Skilled at shedding blocks ; Good pursuit run-defender ; Plays with good leverage ; Good motor ; Instinctive; Awareness ; Great twitch ; Tough run defender ; Strength to shed blocks and flow to the ball; Tons of upside; could get better with experience","cons":"Did not produce up to his skill set ; Poor character ; Off-the-field concerns ; Doesn’t work hard ; Gets winded in games ; Conditioning needs to improve ; Has a reputation of not loving football ; Hand usage could get better ; Large mass guards can give him some problems ;Summary:  Georgia won its first National Championship since 1980 in 2021, led by a legendary defense that possessed some elite prospects for the NFL on the defensive front. Mammoth nose tackle Jordan Davis got a lot of media attention, and fellow tackle Devonte Wyatt received acclaim as well, but some broadcasters hinted that next year’s tackle Jalen Carter was even better those two, as Carter flashed dynamic ability while rotating with those star veterans. Carter recorded 37 tackles and three sacks in a backup role in 2021 and showed a serious skill set to make him a player to watch in 2022. ;Carter then totaled 32 tackles, three sacks, two forced fumbles and two passes batted in 2022. The junior missed some time due to a sprained MCL from a dirty hit versus Missouri. In the playoff win over Ohio State, Carter had a fast start, but he faded because he got winded, exposing his lack of conditioning. Carter admitted to the problem after the game and tried to improve his conditioning before the National Championship win over TCU. ;As a pass rusher, Carter showed more natural ability to get after the quarterback in 2022 than Jordan Davis or Devonte Wyatt had in 2021. Carter is quick off the ball with excellent first-step quickness. Thanks to his speed, Carter is dangerous to fire his gap and get into the backfield. His speed catches offensive linemen by surprise, and that allows him to often get them on their heels. Carter has a serious burst to close, and he will blast into the backfield.","similar_player":"Kawann Short.","simular_player_bio":"Carter compares well to a juiced-up version of Kawann Short. However, Short was more productive in college at Purdue than Carter was at Georgia. If Carter works hard, he could be a difference maker and a better version of Short in the NFL.","summary":"Georgia won its first National Championship since 1980 in 2021, led by a legendary defense that possessed some elite prospects for the NFL on the defensive front. Mammoth nose tackle Jordan Davis got a lot of media attention, and fellow tackle Devonte Wyatt received acclaim as well, but some broadcasters hinted that next year’s tackle Jalen Carter was even better those two, as Carter flashed dynamic ability while rotating with those star veterans. Carter recorded 37 tackles and three sacks in a backup role in 2021 and showed a serious skill set to make him a player to watch in 2022.      Carter then totaled 32 tackles, three sacks, two forced fumbles and two passes batted in 2022. The junior missed some time due to a sprained MCL from a dirty hit versus Missouri. In the playoff win over Ohio State, Carter had a fast start, but he faded because he got winded, exposing his lack of conditioning. Carter admitted to the problem after the game and tried to improve his conditioning before the National Championship win over TCU.      As a pass rusher, Carter showed more natural ability to get after the quarterback in 2022 than Jordan Davis or Devonte Wyatt had in 2021. Carter is quick off the ball with excellent first-step quickness. Thanks to his speed, Carter is dangerous to fire his gap and get into the backfield. His speed catches offensive linemen by surprise, and that allows him to often get them on their heels. Carter has a serious burst to close, and he will blast into the backfield.     In spite of his height, Carter plays with excellent leverage. He stays low versus guards and avoids allowing them to get underneath him. Carter has natural strength in his upper and lower body to bull through blockers, showing interior speed to power."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Darnell Wright","year":2023,"height":76,"weight":315,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Tennessee","pros":"Reliable pass protector ; Has quick-enough feet ; Can bend at the knee ; Agile to wall off speed rushers ; Can kick slide to block speed rushers ; Good length ; Anchors against bull rushes ; Shows recoverability against bull rushes ; Quality run blocker ; Contributes in the ground game ; Can manipulate and tie up defenders as a run blocker ; Sustains blocks ; Strong hands ; Physical ; Fighter; physical demeanor ; Quality technique ; Quick out of his stance ; Quality feet ; Sustains blocks ; Awareness ; Lots of experience","cons":"Gets in trouble when his weight gets over his toes ; Less than ideal speed for a left tackle ; Less than ideal feet for a left tackle ; Less than ideal athleticism for a left tackle ; Might be limited to right tackle ;Summary:  The Tennessee Volunteers offense and quarterback Hendon Hooker had a prolific 2022 season, rejuvenating the once-great program with an epic win over Alabama. Hooker could not have had a huge year without good play from the offensive line, and Wright did a superb job in 2022.","similar_player":"Taylor Moton.","simular_player_bio":"For the NFL, Wright reminds me of Moton. Both are athletic right tackles who have enough quickness and athleticism to match up against speed rushers with the strength to anchor. They both are solid run blockers as well and show some physicality. Moton was a second-round pick in 2017 out of Western Michigan, and Wright could be a second-round or late first-rounder in the 2023 NFL Draft.","summary":"The Tennessee Volunteers offense and quarterback Hendon Hooker had a prolific 2022 season, rejuvenating the once-great program with an epic win over Alabama. Hooker could not have had a huge year without good play from the offensive line, and Wright did a superb job in 2022.     Wright entered the starting lineup as a freshman, getting five starts at right tackle. He stayed at right tackle in 2020 before moving to left tackle in 2021. As a senior, Wright was back on the right side and was one of the top offensive linemen in the SEC.      The strong and physical Wright has the skill set to be a starter in the NFL, including quality size, athleticism and quickness. In pass protection, he has enough agility on the edge to neutralize speed rushers. While he is not an elite athlete or especially fast, Wright is quick out of his stance and gets in position to wall off defenders. When taking on bull rushes, Wright gives up little ground and is able to anchor with lower body strength to keep himself from getting pushed into the quarterback. Helped by solid technique, Wright gets good depth in his drop and is able to play the typewriter with his feet to mirror speed rushers. Wright has quality feetm and while they’re not elite, they’re above average."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Peter Skoronski","year":2023,"height":76,"weight":315,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Northwestern","pros":"Good athlete ; Very quick for an offensive lineman ; Versatile; can play inside or on the edge ; Excellent technique ; Quick feet ; Gets depth in his drop to neutralize speed rushers ; Can play the typewriter to cut off the corner ; Natural knee bender ; Hand placement ; Improved power ; Functional strength to get a push; Sustains blocks well ; Tremendous blocker at the second level ; Fires out of his stance ; Skilled to hit combo blocks ; Walls off and ties up defenders in the ground game ; Exceptional agility ; Very fast to the second level ; Athletic upside ; Lots of experience against good competition ; Amazing fit for zone blocking","cons":"Short arms ; Lacks length ;Summary:  During the 2020 season, Northwestern lost its best offensive lineman Rashawn Slater to a COVD-19 opt-out. While that hurt the Wildcats, the decision opened an opportunity for the freshman Skoronski, who ran with the chance, turning in a star season and earning a Second-Team All-Big Ten nomination. He was even better in 2021, starting at left tackle for the Wildcats. Skoronski then put together a superb 2022 season in which he only allowed one sack and barely any pressure on the quarterback.","similar_player":"Zack Martin","simular_player_bio":"Skoronski is reminiscent of Zack Martin coming out of Notre Dame. They are the same height and weight at 6-foot-4, 315 pounds while possessing good quickness, athleticism and strength. Martin was said to have an arm length of 32.25 inches, and Skoronski’s arm is said to be 32 inches long. Martin has been an excellent pro and was a plug-and-play starter after being a mid-first-rounder. Skoronski should go in the middle of Round 1 during the 2023 NFL Draft and could be a plug-and-play starter.","summary":"During the 2020 season, Northwestern lost its best offensive lineman Rashawn Slater to a COVD-19 opt-out. While that hurt the Wildcats, the decision opened an opportunity for the freshman Skoronski, who ran with the chance, turning in a star season and earning a Second-Team All-Big Ten nomination. He was even better in 2021, starting at left tackle for the Wildcats. Skoronski then put together a superb 2022 season in which he only allowed one sack and barely any pressure on the quarterback.     As a pass blocker, Skoronski can bend and move smoothly. He has quick feet and can play the typewriter to glide with pass rushers to keep them from running the arc around him. Skoronski does not have good length, but he uses what he has well and is a smart tactician with how he engages defenders. Skoronski places his hands well and shows good technique for negating speed or power rushes."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jahmyr Gibbs","year":2023,"height":71,"weight":200,"position":"Running Back","college":"Alabama","pros":"Instinctive runner ; Phenomenal receiver ; Big-play speed ; Threat to break any run for a long gain ; Great feet ; Explosive burst ; Extremely elusive ; Lethal spin move; Acceleration ; Second gear in the open field ; Superb at creating for himself ; Routinely jukes defenders and makes them miss ; Good knee bend ; Runs behind his pads; Nose for the end zone ; Good vision ; Superb patience ; Anticipation ; Strength to run through tackles ; Soft hands ; Runs good routes; Strong build; Durable; Enters the NFL having shared carries in college ; Decisive runner ; Three-down-starter ability ; Excellent character ; Hard worker ; Good teammate","cons":"Could stand to get a little stronger ; Will need development in blitz protection ;Summary:  Before falling on some hard times and lean years, Georgia Tech used to be a steady program for producing good NFL talent. But after suffering some bad seasons, a lot of quality Yellow Jackets players went under the radar, and that was the case for Gibbs as well. In 2020, Gibbs averaged 5.2 yards per carry for 460 yards and four touchdowns. He also showed impressive receiving ability with 24 catches for 303 yards and three scores. In 2021 for Georgia Tech, Gibbbs averaged 5.2 yards per carry for 746 yards and four touchdowns. He also recorded 35 receptions for 465 yards and two touchdowns. ;Prior to his senior year, Gibbs transferred to Alabama. The new opportunity showed how talented Gibbs was in that he immediately becamse the starting tailback for the Crimson Tide despite the program having a lot of five-star recruits already at the position who had more experience in the offense. In 2022, Gibbs averaged 6.1 yards per carry for 926 yards and seven touchdowns. He also had 44 receptions for 444 yards and three scores. There were a number of games where Bryce Young and Gibbs bailed out their teammates and some bad scheming/play-calling by Bill O’Brien. ;Gibbs is a natural runner with three-down-starting potential for the next level. The first trait that jumps out about Gibbs is his speed. He is a fast back with a quick first-step and a burst to the second level. He can pull away from defenders, making him a threat to take any carry or reception down the field for a huge gain. Gibbs does not have the speed of Chris Johnson, but he is a fast back who provides a speed mismatch out of the backfield. Gibbs is slashing shifty speed back who is in the mold of an Alvin Kamara or Christian McCaffrey. In the NFL, Gibbs will be a threat to break off long runs due to possessing rare quickness for a starting back. ;On top of being fast, Gibbs is a natural runner. He displays excellent vision, body lean, and patience, plus he runs behind his pads. Gibbs sets up blocks well and uses his speed to dart through holes before they close. Defenders really struggle to get a hold of Gibbs, who has great feet that make him very elusive. He is sudden with his ability to cut and change direction. To go along with suddenness, Gibbs has a devastating jab step and cutbacks to the inside, and he routinely uses that combination to make tacklers grab air. His abrupt juke even works on defensive backs. With his change-of-direction skills and quick feet, Gibbs can create for himself, turning bad looks into big runs all on his own. Gibbs is also an asset to bail out his line when blocking assignments are missed.","similar_player":"Alvin Kamara.","simular_player_bio":"Some team sources think Gibbs could be used like Alvin Kamara in the NFL. They have similar skill sets with devastating speed, running ability, receiving ability, and big-play potential.","summary":"Before falling on some hard times and lean years, Georgia Tech used to be a steady program for producing good NFL talent. But after suffering some bad seasons, a lot of quality Yellow Jackets players went under the radar, and that was the case for Gibbs as well. In 2020, Gibbs averaged 5.2 yards per carry for 460 yards and four touchdowns. He also showed impressive receiving ability with 24 catches for 303 yards and three scores. In 2021 for Georgia Tech, Gibbbs averaged 5.2 yards per carry for 746 yards and four touchdowns. He also recorded 35 receptions for 465 yards and two touchdowns.      Prior to his senior year, Gibbs transferred to Alabama. The new opportunity showed how talented Gibbs was in that he immediately becamse the starting tailback for the Crimson Tide despite the program having a lot of five-star recruits already at the position who had more experience in the offense. In 2022, Gibbs averaged 6.1 yards per carry for 926 yards and seven touchdowns. He also had 44 receptions for 444 yards and three scores. There were a number of games where Bryce Young and Gibbs bailed out their teammates and some bad scheming/play-calling by Bill O’Brien.      Gibbs is a natural runner with three-down-starting potential for the next level. The first trait that jumps out about Gibbs is his speed. He is a fast back with a quick first-step and a burst to the second level. He can pull away from defenders, making him a threat to take any carry or reception down the field for a huge gain. Gibbs does not have the speed of Chris Johnson, but he is a fast back who provides a speed mismatch out of the backfield. Gibbs is slashing shifty speed back who is in the mold of an Alvin Kamara or Christian McCaffrey. In the NFL, Gibbs will be a threat to break off long runs due to possessing rare quickness for a starting back.      On top of being fast, Gibbs is a natural runner. He displays excellent vision, body lean, and patience, plus he runs behind his pads. Gibbs sets up blocks well and uses his speed to dart through holes before they close. Defenders really struggle to get a hold of Gibbs, who has great feet that make him very elusive. He is sudden with his ability to cut and change direction. To go along with suddenness, Gibbs has a devastating jab step and cutbacks to the inside, and he routinely uses that combination to make tacklers grab air. His abrupt juke even works on defensive backs. With his change-of-direction skills and quick feet, Gibbs can create for himself, turning bad looks into big runs all on his own. Gibbs is also an asset to bail out his line when blocking assignments are missed."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Lukas Van Ness","year":2023,"height":77,"weight":275,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Iowa","pros":"Quick off the ball ; Straight-line speed ; Good motor ; Gives relentless effort ; Upper body strength ; Can line up inside in the sub package ; Sturdy end ; Good size ; Sufficient instincts","cons":"Struggles to get off blocks ; Does not use hands well ; Stiffer athlete ; Lacks pass-rushing moves ;Summary:  The vast majority of redshirt sophomores return to school, but Van Ness was a surprising early-entrant into the 2023 NFL Draft. In 2022, Van Ness recorded 36 tackles and 6.5 sacks. He notched 33 stops and seven sacks in 2021. While Van Ness is a young player in need of additional development, he decided to move on from Iowa and jump to the next level.","similar_player":"Carl Nassib","simular_player_bio":"Van Ness is a bit like Nassib coming out of Penn State. Both were strong and tough with some straight-line speed, but also stiff athletes who had some limitations.","summary":"The vast majority of redshirt sophomores return to school, but Van Ness was a surprising early-entrant into the 2023 NFL Draft. In 2022, Van Ness recorded 36 tackles and 6.5 sacks. He notched 33 stops and seven sacks in 2021. While Van Ness is a young player in need of additional development, he decided to move on from Iowa and jump to the next level.     Van Ness is a high-effort pass rusher who does well at picked up coverage sacks. He does not win cleanly against offensive linemen and really struggles to shed blocks. Thanks to not using his hands well, Van Ness gets caught up a lot by offensive linemen. Van Ness also lacks pass-rushing moves, and he is a stiff athlete who does not show wiggle as a rusher. For the NFL, Van Ness needs to improve significantly in his hand usage and develop his pass-rushing repertoire."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Broderick Jones","year":2023,"height":76,"weight":315,"position":"Guard","college":"Georgia","pros":"Rare blocker with a mean streak ; Tough run blocker ; Heavy hands ; Generates movement in the ground game ; Sustains blocks ; Physical ; Can manipulate in the ground game ; Bullies defenders and blocks through the whistle ; Has quality technique ; Good at pulling ; Agile in space ; Awareness ; Anchors well against bull rushes ; Dependable pass protector ; Ability to bend ; Fires off the line ; Has quick enough feet ; Can bend at the knee ; Sustains blocks well ; Experienced against good competition","cons":"Lacks length ; Short height ; Maybe should move inside ;Summary:  Jones was a backup in 2020 and 2021, but injuries forced him onto the field in crunch time. Jones became the Bulldogs starting left tackle for the final four games of the 2021 season, and he helped them to finish off their National Championship. In 2022, Jones was the program’s starting left tackle and put together a good season of protecting Stetson Bennett while their team repeated as the National Champion.","similar_player":"Charles Leno.","simular_player_bio":"Jones reminds me of Leno (6-4, 310). Leno may be slightly quicker, although Jones is a little stronger and nastier.","summary":"Jones was a backup in 2020 and 2021, but injuries forced him onto the field in crunch time. Jones became the Bulldogs starting left tackle for the final four games of the 2021 season, and he helped them to finish off their National Championship. In 2022, Jones was the program’s starting left tackle and put together a good season of protecting Stetson Bennett while their team repeated as the National Champion.     Jones has aggression and a mean streak as a run blocker. Finding nasty bullies up front is getting more difficult because the uptempo and spread concepts have changed the game. Jones is a throwback who blocks through the whistle, pushes defenders around, buries them into the ground, and finishes them off with violence. He has developed strength to push defenders out of their gaps and open holes in the ground game. With heavy hands, Jones is able to sustain his blocks after shocking defenders back. He also has the quickness and athleticism to get to the second level. He can pull and could fit either a zone- or power-man-blocking scheme.      In pass protection, Jones has the quickness and agility to mirror speed rushers. He also has a strong base to hold up against bull rushes. While Jones has talent and technique, he lacks length, and that could be problematic for him in the NFL. Longer defensive ends and rush linebackers could give him issues in terms of being able to shed his blocks."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Emmanuel Forbes","year":2023,"height":72,"weight":180,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Mississippi State","pros":"Instinctive ; Tremendous ball skills ; Dangerous interception skills, a true ballhawk ; Soft hands ; Threat to take the ball away ; Knows what to do with the ball after making an interception ; Very fast ; Excellent closing speed ; Recoverability ; Good route recognition ; Can run the route with the receiver ; Consistently prevents separation ; Makes big plays in zone coverage ; Smart covers up receivers in his area ; Gritty defender ; Willing tackler ; Can play zone coverage ; Can play off man coverage ; Athletic upside ; Experienced","cons":"Alarmingly skinny ; Thin build ; Extremely thin lower body ; Will get pushed around ; Not a fit for press man ;Summary:  Forbes spent the last three seasons as one of the most dangerous cornerbacks to throw at in college football. Racking up 14 interceptions over three years, Forbes is a dynamic ball hawk with the ability to change the game at any time. In 2020, Forbes broke out with 44 tackles, five interceptions, six pass breakups and three touchdowns. In 2021, he totaled 59 stops, three interceptions and five passes broken up. As a junior in 2022, Forbes recorded six interceptions, three touchdowns, 11 passes broken up and 46 tackles.","similar_player":"Cobie Durant.","simular_player_bio":"Durant (5-11, 180) and Forbes are almost identical in size, and both have good ball skills. Durant was a fourth-round pick in part because he played at a small school. However, Durant had a nice rookie season for the Rams.","summary":"Forbes spent the last three seasons as one of the most dangerous cornerbacks to throw at in college football. Racking up 14 interceptions over three years, Forbes is a dynamic ball hawk with the ability to change the game at any time. In 2020, Forbes broke out with 44 tackles, five interceptions, six pass breakups and three touchdowns. In 2021, he totaled 59 stops, three interceptions and five passes broken up. As a junior in 2022, Forbes recorded six interceptions, three touchdowns, 11 passes broken up and 46 tackles.     For the NFL, Forbes is a dangerous playmaker and is a threat to make a game-changing play whenever a quarterback throws his direction. He has superb instincts with rare and phenomenal ball skills. Forbes also has soft hands and will routinely bring in circus catches. It feels like Forbes has magnets in his hands. When Forbes makes a catch, his speed takes over, and he is a serious threat to score with the ball in his hands. Forbes was a pick-six phenom for Mississippi State and showed excellent return skills."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Christian Gonzalez","year":2023,"height":74,"weight":201,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Oregon","pros":"Superb skill set ; Talent to be special man-cover corner ; Fluid mover to run the route and prevent separation ; Willing tackler ; Instinctive ; Ideal height, length, weight ; Good length ; Fast ; Size to match up against big receivers ; Agility to match up against speed receivers ; Covers receivers deep over the top ; Doesn’t need safety help ; Body control ; Agile ; Can flip his hips and run ; Good vision, eye discipline ; Should be able to play quickly ; Upside ; If he gets a little better, could be elite","cons":"Gives up plays he shouldn’t ; Doesn’t play the ball that well ; Doesn’t track the ball that well ; Too casual at times ; Questionable competitiveness and lack of finish ; Got pushed around in Georgia game when blocked ;Summary:  Gonzalez started out his collegiate career at Colorado before transferring to Oregon for 2022. He put together a nice decut during the COVID-19-abbreviated 2020 season, notching 25 tackles and five breakups. With Colorado in 2021, he collected 53 tackles and five passes broken up. For 2022, Gonzalez had an impressive season wit h the Ducks. On the year, he recorded 51 tackles, four interceptions and seven passes broken up while showing improvement in his ball skills.","similar_player":"Aqib Talib","simular_player_bio":"Gonzalez reminds me of Talib in terms of being big, long, fast, athletic, and a willing tackler. Talib had better ball skills coming out of Kansas, while Gonzalez is more disciplined and not as much of a gambler as Talib. Like Talib did, Gonzalez has issues with consistency.","summary":"Gonzalez started out his collegiate career at Colorado before transferring to Oregon for 2022. He put together a nice decut during the COVID-19-abbreviated 2020 season, notching 25 tackles and five breakups. With Colorado in 2021, he collected 53 tackles and five passes broken up. For 2022, Gonzalez had an impressive season wit h the Ducks. On the year, he recorded 51 tackles, four interceptions and seven passes broken up while showing improvement in his ball skills.     As a cover corner, there really isn’t anything that Gonzalez can’t do. He is fast, athletic, long and fluid. Gonzalez has the speed and agility to run the route and prevent separation. He does an excellent job of staying in phase and not taking false steps that allow distance to develop. Gonzalez can flip his hips and run along the sideline, and also will use his length and athleticism to close, helped by impressive recovery skills. Gonzalez can handle big receivers or speed receivers and possesses the ability to play press-man, off-man, or zone coverages. He is a very fluid mover who can run the route and prevent separation.      Gonzalez possesses the mentality of a No. 1 corner, meaning he is comfortable playing on the island and going one-on-one with receivers. Gonzalez doesn’t need safety help and doesn’t panic when passes are coming his direction. With advanced composure and poise, Gonzalez stays calm and avoids penalties by not grabbing or getting too physical. In 2022, he showed improved ball skills, but he still needs to get better at playing the ball and tracking it downfield."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jack Campbell","year":2023,"height":77,"weight":246,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Iowa","pros":"Instincts ; Excellent run defender ; Quick to the sideline ; Good tackler ; Hard hitter ; Very physical ; Will take on blocks ; Can shed blocks and make tackles ; Tall but plays with good leverage ; Diagnosis skills ; Read-and-react skills ; Fits a 4-3 or 3-4 defense ; Always around the ball ; Quick to the flat ; Closing speed ; Rangy ; Advanced pass-coverage linebacker ; Can help cover against tight ends and running backs ; Can drop into zone coverage ; Good vision in zone ; Disrupts passing lanes ; Excellent length in pass coverage ; Strong, thick build ; Big linebacker; imposing presence ; Played on special teams as well ; Durable","cons":"Lacks elite speed ; Quality athleticism, but not supremely so ;Summary:  The Iowa program under Kirk Ferentz is known to produce a lot of tough football players. They come into the NFL with a blue-collar style that is known for physicality, good fundamentals, and polish. Campbell will continue that tradition in the 2023 NFL Draft after he was an excellent linebacker for Iowa over the past few seasons. He broke out in 2021, amassing 140 tackles, a sack, forced fumble, two interceptions and five passes broken up. Campbell then stayed consistent as a senior in 2022, recording 125 tackles, one pass batted, one sack, one forced fumble and two interceptions. One of the interceptions was a phenomenal play against Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud.","similar_player":"Luke Kuechly.","simular_player_bio":"Campbell has a similar playing style to what Kuechly brought. Campbell is a poor man’s version, however, as he is not as fast and athletic as Kuechly and displays lesser instincts. Still, Campbell can make some plays that are reminiscent of Kuechly. Campbell could be a lesser version of Kuechly in the NFL, which means a very good starter given that Kuechly probably belongs in the Hall of Fame.","summary":"The Iowa program under Kirk Ferentz is known to produce a lot of tough football players. They come into the NFL with a blue-collar style that is known for physicality, good fundamentals, and polish. Campbell will continue that tradition in the 2023 NFL Draft after he was an excellent linebacker for Iowa over the past few seasons. He broke out in 2021, amassing 140 tackles, a sack, forced fumble, two interceptions and five passes broken up. Campbell then stayed consistent as a senior in 2022, recording 125 tackles, one pass batted, one sack, one forced fumble and two interceptions. One of the interceptions was a phenomenal play against Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud.     As a linebacker, Campbell is the complete package. He has very good instincts and is very fast at reading his keys to get in position to make plays. Despite being tall for the positon, Campbell plays with good leverage and does not stand up too high. Campbell is a tough box linebacker who displays the strength to take on blocks, shed offensive linemen, and make tackles. Campbell smartly recognizes what offenses are trying to do, and he is disruptive even when he isn’t making tackles. In the ground game, Campbell is very consistent and tough, helping to shut down rushing offenses. He is a very good run defender and projects to be an asset to help produce favorable down-and-distance situations for his NFL defense."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Calijah Kancey","year":2023,"height":72,"weight":280,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"Pittsburgh","pros":"Very fast interior pass rusher ; Tremendous burst off the ball ; Rare first-step quickness ; Loose hips ; Closes on quarterbacks in a blur ; Speed to dart by guards; Natural pad level ; Plays low ; Can redirect ; Can sink his hips and play low ; Agile to contort his body ; Active hands to fight off blockers ; Good vision, awareness ; Dangerous three-technique rusher for a 4-3 ; Athletic upside to improve in the NFL ; Good character","cons":"Extremely undersized ; Lacks height ; Lacks weight ; Lacks length ; Has issues as a run defender; Struggles with downhill runs straight at him ; Could be limited to DPR role only ;Summary:  Kancey was one of the most consistent and steady interior pass rushers over the past two seasons. As a freshman in the shortened 2020 season, he collected 27 tackles and 1.5 sacks. He then broke out in his sophomore campaign, recording 33 tackles, seven sacks and a forced fumble. In 2022, Kancey was the ACC Defensive Player of the Year and put up seven sacks and 31 tackles. While Kancey could stand to get stronger and add weight to his frame, he decided to enter the 2023 NFL Draft.","similar_player":"Denico Autry.","simular_player_bio":"Kancey reminds me of Autry, but a shorter version. Autry (6-5, 285) has issues holding up as a run defender but is a dangerous interior pass rusher despite being light for a NFL defensive tackle. If Kancey can stick in the pros, he could be a dangerous interior rusher similar to Autry.","summary":"Kancey was one of the most consistent and steady interior pass rushers over the past two seasons. As a freshman in the shortened 2020 season, he collected 27 tackles and 1.5 sacks. He then broke out in his sophomore campaign, recording 33 tackles, seven sacks and a forced fumble. In 2022, Kancey was the ACC Defensive Player of the Year and put up seven sacks and 31 tackles. While Kancey could stand to get stronger and add weight to his frame, he decided to enter the 2023 NFL Draft.     What makes Kancey stand out is his interior pass-rush ability. Off the snap, he is extremely explosive with phenomenal first-step quickness. Kancey is a lightning bolt, firing his gap to get upfield, and his speed to penetrate takes guards by surprise. With his crazy speed putting guards on their heels, Kancey is able to generate speed to power to push them out of the way to keep them from locking him up.      Kancey is an extremely fast interior defender who can fire upfield to get penetration into the pocket. He uses active hands to keep guards from getting a hold of him, and his natural pad level keeps him low with good leverage. Utilizing good athleticism, agility, and loose hips, Kancey can contort his body to dip underneath blockers and keep gaining on the quarterback. Kancey’s speed and athletic ability to contribute in the pass rush are his calling card to get end up as early selection in the 2023 NFL Draft and play in the pros."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jaxon Smith-Njigba","year":2023,"height":72,"weight":193,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Ohio State","summary":"Skill-Set  The first attribute that jumps out about Smith-Njigba is his speed. He is a fast wideout who can break a game open. Beyond his a fast first-step, Smith-Njigba has a second gear to accelerate down the field and stretch defenses over the top. He can run by double coverage and score from anywhere on the field. His speed and athleticism allow him to consistently generate separation from defensive backs beccayse he is very difficult to run with. Along with being a vertical threat, Smith-Njigba should be a good third-down weapon in the NFL given his ability to get open on short to intermediate routes.     Like Wilson and Olave, Smith-Njigba shows polished technique as a receiver. He tracks the ball well and uses late hands to reel in passes even when defenders are close. While Smith-Njigba is not a pure size mismatch, he has good enough height and shows an ability to make contested catches over defensive backs. He has good feel and instincts as well, showing an ability to break off his routes to get open for his quarterback when plays break down. While Smith-Njigba is a little straight line, he can still tack on some more yards after the catch with his ability to dart past defenders for further gains."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Quentin Johnston","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":215,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"TCU","pros":"Big-time downfield playmaker ; Fast; can stretch a defense vertically ; Dominant size; Threat to score from anywhere on the field; Impressive body control; Very good along the sideline; Skilled at making contested catches over defensive backs; Always open because of his size; Big target ; Leaping ability; Physical with corners; Attacks the football; Adept at finding soft spots in zone ; Red-zone weapon; Presents a size mismatch; Run-after-the-catch skills ; Can run over defensive backs ; Solid route-runner ; Enough quickness to get separation ; Third-down weapon ; Gets yards after catch; Nice fit in a West Coast offense ; Scheme versatility ; Upside ; Football character ; Hard worker ; Loves football","cons":"Gets dinged up ; Loses some speed and explosion when playing injured ;Summary:  While Johnston never produced huge statistical seasons, he was a playmaker for the Horned Frogs over the past two years. In 2021, he caught 33 passes for 612 yards and six touchdowns. Johnston played with some nagging injuries in 2022 that caused him to miss some time, but the junior played well when on the field, hauling in 60 receptions for 1,069 yards and six touchdowns. ;For the NFL, Johnston is a tall, strong, and has surprising speed for a big receiver. His size makes him a red-zone weapon and should provide a mismatch at the next level. However, he has enough speed to generate separation and some surprising twitch for a tall, thick wideout. Johnston can run well to work on defenses downfield and threaten them at all levels. He is a long-strider with a second gear who can explode in the open field, possessing the sheer speed to run away from defenders. That advantage will be diminished somewhat in the NFL, but there is no doubt that Johnston has above average speed for a big wide receiver.","similar_player":"A.J. Green.","simular_player_bio":"Some team sources have said that Johnston’s skill set is similar to Green coming out of Georgia in 2011. If Johnston can stay healthy, he could be an elite receiver like Green was in his prime years for Cincinnati.","summary":"While Johnston never produced huge statistical seasons, he was a playmaker for the Horned Frogs over the past two years. In 2021, he caught 33 passes for 612 yards and six touchdowns. Johnston played with some nagging injuries in 2022 that caused him to miss some time, but the junior played well when on the field, hauling in 60 receptions for 1,069 yards and six touchdowns.      For the NFL, Johnston is a tall, strong, and has surprising speed for a big receiver. His size makes him a red-zone weapon and should provide a mismatch at the next level. However, he has enough speed to generate separation and some surprising twitch for a tall, thick wideout. Johnston can run well to work on defenses downfield and threaten them at all levels. He is a long-strider with a second gear who can explode in the open field, possessing the sheer speed to run away from defenders. That advantage will be diminished somewhat in the NFL, but there is no doubt that Johnston has above average speed for a big wide receiver."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Zay Flowers","year":2023,"height":70,"weight":180,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Boston College","pros":"Dangerous playmaker ; Routinely makes difficult catches ; Threat to score and rip off long gains on any touch ; Superb hands; Natural hands catcher ; Smooth route-runner ; Has a burst out of his breaks ; Consistently generates separation ; Sudden ; Challenges a defense vertically ; Finds soft spots in zone ; Superb on double moves ; Speed to go vertical ; Tough and competitive ; Tracks the ball well ; Excellent on 50-50 passes for a small receiver ; Impressive catch radius for a small wideout ; Dangerous runner after the catch ; Elusiveness to dodge tacklers ; Special teams return ability","cons":"Undersized ; Light ; Short ; Will have problems with long NFL corners ; Could be limited to being a slot receiver ; Could have a hard time getting off contact ; Needs to get stronger ;Summary:  Boston College has struggled in recent years, and part of that has stemmed from injuries at the quarterback position. Despite that, Flowers was a steady playmaker and an impressive wideout. The 2020 season was shortened by COVID-19, but Flowers still managed to have breakout sophomore season. hauling in 56 passes for 892 yards and three touchdowns. In 2021. he recorded 44 catches for 746 yards and five touchdowns while playing the majority of the season with a backup quarterback. In 2022, Flowers recorded 78 receptions for 1,077 yards and 12 touchdowns. If Flowers had been playing for Alabama or Ohio State, he could have had a massive year and been one of the most acclaimed wide receivers in the nation.","similar_player":"T.Y. Hilton","simular_player_bio":"Hilton (5-10, 183) and Flowers are almost identical in size and bring similar styles of play to the field.","summary":"Boston College has struggled in recent years, and part of that has stemmed from injuries at the quarterback position. Despite that, Flowers was a steady playmaker and an impressive wideout. The 2020 season was shortened by COVID-19, but Flowers still managed to have breakout sophomore season. hauling in 56 passes for 892 yards and three touchdowns. In 2021. he recorded 44 catches for 746 yards and five touchdowns while playing the majority of the season with a backup quarterback. In 2022, Flowers recorded 78 receptions for 1,077 yards and 12 touchdowns. If Flowers had been playing for Alabama or Ohio State, he could have had a massive year and been one of the most acclaimed wide receivers in the nation.     There is a lot to like about Flowers for the NFL because he is dynamic receiving weapon. Flowers is a explosive playmaker who is a threat to score and rip off long gains on any reception. Given his speed off the line and his second gear, Flowers is fast through his route and possesses burst out of his breaks to consistently create separation. He is dangerous on double moves thanks to his route running and suddenness, which allow him to get open downfield while challenging defenses vertically. Flowers has superb hands and is a natural hands catcher who is very reliable at securing ball."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jordan Addison","year":2023,"height":71,"weight":173,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"USC","pros":"Dangerous playmaker ; Threat to score and rip off long gains on any touch ; Superb hands; Natural hands catcher ; Smooth route-runner ; Has a burst out of his breaks ; Consistently generates separation ; Sudden ; Challenges a defense vertically ; Finds soft spots in zone ; Superb on double moves ; Speed to go vertical ; Tough and competitive ; Tracks the ball well ; Excellent on 50-50 passes for a small receiver ; Impressive catch radius for a smaller wideout","cons":"Undersized ; Scary thin; only 173 pounds ; A little short ; Could have problems with long NFL corners ; Could be limited to being a slot receiver ; Could have a hard time getting off contact ; Needs to get stronger ;Summary:  Addison spent 2022 at USC after two excellent years with Pittsburgh. For the Panther, Addison made his debut in 2020, catching 60 passes for 666 yards with four touchdowns. In 2021, Addison was one of the best receivers in college football as the No. 1 target for quarterback Kenny Pickett. Addison snatched 100 passes for 1,593 yards with 17 touchdowns. He also added a rushing touchdown. ;With Pickett moving on to the NFL, Addison transferred to USC, where he teamed up with star sophomore quarterback Caleb Williams, who ended up winning the Heisman Trophy. In 2022, Addison recorded 59 receptions for 875 yards and eight touchdowns in 11 games. He missed some time with injuries.","similar_player":"T.Y. Hilton","simular_player_bio":"Hilton (5-9, 183) and Addison are very similar in size with both being dangerous speed receivers. Hilton was a quick route-runner who would get open and demonstrate reliable hands. In the NFL, I think Addison could be similar player to Hilton.","summary":"Addison spent 2022 at USC after two excellent years with Pittsburgh. For the Panther, Addison made his debut in 2020, catching 60 passes for 666 yards with four touchdowns. In 2021, Addison was one of the best receivers in college football as the No. 1 target for quarterback Kenny Pickett. Addison snatched 100 passes for 1,593 yards with 17 touchdowns. He also added a rushing touchdown.      With Pickett moving on to the NFL, Addison transferred to USC, where he teamed up with star sophomore quarterback Caleb Williams, who ended up winning the Heisman Trophy. In 2022, Addison recorded 59 receptions for 875 yards and eight touchdowns in 11 games. He missed some time with injuries.     The first trait that stands out about Addison is his route-running. He is a smooth route-runner with quick feet who does not take extra steps rounding off cuts. Addison shows some juice out of the break to dart past defenders to gain separation. The shifty athleticism translates to Addison being a nice yards-after-the-catch receiver. He is a slippery runner who spins and cuts his way through the secondary to pick up yardage. While he isn’t big, Addison shows some toughness to fight and finish runs well."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Deonte Banks","year":2023,"height":74,"weight":200,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Maryland","pros":"Man-to-man cover corner ; Can run the route to prevent separation ; Loose hips to turn and run ; Can play off-man coverage ; Adept at timing contact ; Very athletic ; Flexility to play any scheme, technique ; Twitchy athleticism ; Recoverability ; Burst to close space ; Drives hard on routes, passes ; Will get physical ; Good run defender ; Willing to tackle","cons":"Undisciplined in coverage ; Can get himself in trouble ; Not a lot of ball production ; Season-ending shoulder injury in 2021 ;Summary:  In 2019 Banks had a solid freshman debut, recording 28 tackles, an interception and two passes broken up. Maryland only played five games in 2020 due to COVID-19, and Banks put up 11 tackles and a pass breakup over that span. Banks’ 2021 season ended after two games due to a shoulder injury. He came back in 2022 to record 38 tackles, an interception and eight passes broken up.","similar_player":"James Bradberry","simular_player_bio":"Banks reminds me of Bradberry, except Bradberry has better ball skills and showed more of them in college. However, both are big, quick, smooth athletes who can really cover. Bradberry possessed a lot of upside coming out Samford in 2016, and Banks is similar in that regard. Bradberry was a second-round pick, and Banks could be a second-rounder this year in the 2023 NFL Draft.","summary":"In 2019 Banks had a solid freshman debut, recording 28 tackles, an interception and two passes broken up. Maryland only played five games in 2020 due to COVID-19, and Banks put up 11 tackles and a pass breakup over that span. Banks’ 2021 season ended after two games due to a shoulder injury. He came back in 2022 to record 38 tackles, an interception and eight passes broken up.     Banks is a natural cover corner with speed, height, strength, quick feet, and agility. He is very fluid and does a nice job of running the route with receivers to prevent them from gaining separation. He keeps receivers from coming open and is quick to recover if they get a step. For a big cornerback, Banks has very nice hips to turn and run downfield with speed receivers. He has enough twitchy athleticism to break on the ball and drive down hard on wide receivers."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dalton Kincaid","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":241,"position":"Tight End","college":"Utah","pros":"Excellent pass protector ; Good feet in pass protection ; Strong run blocker ; Dangerous middle-seam tight end ; Three-down starter ; Good hands ; Leaping ability ; Making contested catches ; Uses size to make receptions downfield ; Adept at finding the soft spot in zone ; Tracks the ball well ; Can get yards after the catch ; Can sustain his blocks ; Hits blocks on the second level ; Can sustain his blocks ; Good blocking technique ; Long-term starting potential ; Effective against good competition ; Strong ; Deceptive quickness, athleticism ; Shows a burst as a route-runner and after the catch ; Intelligent","cons":"Not fast ; Lacks elite speed ; Lacks elite athleticism ;Summary:  Heading into 2022, the Georgia tight end room was known as being supremely talented, including the trio of Brock Bowers, Darnell Washington and Arik Gilbert. However, the Utah Utes had the makings of a tremendous tight end tandem that probably would have produced more passing yards through the air if Brant Kuithe had not gone out for the year in September. Kincaid picked up the slack with Kuithe out and put together an excellent season for the Utes with 70 receptions for 890 yards and eight touchdowns. In 2021, Kincaid recorded 36 catches for 510 yards and eight touchdowns, which was his first full season for Utah. Kincaid spent his first two seasons at San Diego before transferring ahead of 2020. As a sophomore for the Toreros, he recorded 44 receptions for 835 yards and eight touchdowns. In his freshman year, Kincaid pulled down 11 touchdowns while putting up 374 receiving yards.","similar_player":"Dawson Knox","simular_player_bio":"Kincaid compares well to Knox coming out of Ole Miss. Knox (6-4, 254) is a dangerous receiver who can get open and make some plays after the catch. Kincaid has a similar skill set and style of play.","summary":"Heading into 2022, the Georgia tight end room was known as being supremely talented, including the trio of Brock Bowers, Darnell Washington and Arik Gilbert. However, the Utah Utes had the makings of a tremendous tight end tandem that probably would have produced more passing yards through the air if Brant Kuithe had not gone out for the year in September. Kincaid picked up the slack with Kuithe out and put together an excellent season for the Utes with 70 receptions for 890 yards and eight touchdowns. In 2021, Kincaid recorded 36 catches for 510 yards and eight touchdowns, which was his first full season for Utah. Kincaid spent his first two seasons at San Diego before transferring ahead of 2020. As a sophomore for the Toreros, he recorded 44 receptions for 835 yards and eight touchdowns. In his freshman year, Kincaid pulled down 11 touchdowns while putting up 374 receiving yards.     Kincaid looks like a future three-down starter for the next level. He has the skill set to be a dangerous receiver down the seam and in the red zone, like he was in college. Kincaid has the quickness to get downfield, and he has a surprising burst for a tight end. Kincaid shows excellent hands and is very skilled at going up high to make receptions over defensive backs. Even though he isn’t the biggest of tight ends, he has good body control and uses his size well to shield the ball from defenders to make the catch. With good play strength, Kincaid uses his power to disengage from defenders to get open after contact is initiated. Kincaid runs good routes, is smart to find the soft spots in zone, and has good feel as a receiver. After the catch, Kincaid is a tough runner who possesses a burst, will weave through the secondary, and demonstrates the ability to break tackles. As a pro, Kincaid should be a reliable and steady weapon in the passing game."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Mazi Smith","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":326,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"Michigan","pros":"Tough run-stuffing nose tackle ; Good lateral anchor ; Hard to move at the point of attack ; Holds his gap ; Absorbs double teams ; Very tough; plays hard ; Disruptive run defender ; Strong hands ; Uses hands and feet at same time ; Can get a push working upfield","cons":"Not an interior pass rusher ; Lacks quickness ; Lacks athleticism ; Doesn’t have a role in the sub package ; Two-down defender, at most ;Summary:  While Aidan Hutchinson and David Ojabo got all the attention on the Michigan defense in 2021, Smith was a good defender in his own right. He helped plug up interior rushing lanes and was tough to move at the point of attack. In 2021, Smith recorded 37 tackles, 2.5 tackles for a loss and four passes batted. As a senior, Smith racked up 49 tackles and one sack.","similar_player":"Dontari Poe.","simular_player_bio":"Team sources said Poe was a comparison they saw for Smith, which makes sense. Both are heavy nose tackles who are tough against the run but don’t offer much interior pass rush.","summary":"While Aidan Hutchinson and David Ojabo got all the attention on the Michigan defense in 2021, Smith was a good defender in his own right. He helped plug up interior rushing lanes and was tough to move at the point of attack. In 2021, Smith recorded 37 tackles, 2.5 tackles for a loss and four passes batted. As a senior, Smith racked up 49 tackles and one sack.     In the ground game, Smith is a tough defender who is very stout at the point of attack. When runs come downhill at him, he is able to anchor and hold his ground. He also shows the strength to shed and tackle. Smith pushes his way into the backfield to disrupt runs and resets the line of scrimmage. His lateral anchor was advanced for a college player, making him tough to move at the point of attack. Smith possesses a high level of strength that helps him take on double-team bump blocks and hold his ground when getting hit from the side. He is a very good run defender entering the NFL."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Anton Harrison","year":2023,"height":77,"weight":309,"position":"Left Tackle","college":"Oklahoma","pros":"Good skill set ; Nice Height, length, weight ; Athleticism ; Quickness ; Fast feet ; Gets depth in his drop to neutralize speed rushers ; Bends at the knee ; Doesn’t have to reach for rushers ; Quick to the second level ; Huge upside ; Lots of experience against top competition","cons":"Not physical ; Needs to get stronger ; Not a bulldozer in the ground game ; Struggles to knock defenders off the ball ; Lacks heavy hands ; Does not have a mean streak, tenacity ; Finesse blocker ;Summary:  Harrison broke into the starting lineup at left tackle as a true freshman in 2020. After an impressive debut, Harrison was even better as a sophomore in 2021, starting 12 games at left tackle. He maintained that quality of play over the 2022 season in his final year with the Sooners. ;Harrison is a natural pass blocker who has quick feet that allow him to achieve depth in his drop and neutralize speed rushers. He should be an asset to take on the fast edge rushers because he is quick out of stance and reacts immediately to cut off the corner and prevent them from running the loop around the edge. With his quick feet and an ability to bend at the knee, Harrison doesn’t have to reach after rushers and is not a waist-bender. Harrison uses his length well to tie up rushers and does a very good job of sustaining his blocks. For the NFL, Harrison could be a very valuable to protect his quarterback against fast edge rushers.","similar_player":"Greg Little","simular_player_bio":"Little was a second-round pick of the Panthers in 2019 but was a huge disappointment. Little had a great skill set, but his lack of strength and physicality led to him not turning into a starter, and he ended up as a journeyman backup. Harrison could follow that path if doesn’t add strength and a more physical attitude.","summary":"Harrison broke into the starting lineup at left tackle as a true freshman in 2020. After an impressive debut, Harrison was even better as a sophomore in 2021, starting 12 games at left tackle. He maintained that quality of play over the 2022 season in his final year with the Sooners.      Harrison is a natural pass blocker who has quick feet that allow him to achieve depth in his drop and neutralize speed rushers. He should be an asset to take on the fast edge rushers because he is quick out of stance and reacts immediately to cut off the corner and prevent them from running the loop around the edge. With his quick feet and an ability to bend at the knee, Harrison doesn’t have to reach after rushers and is not a waist-bender. Harrison uses his length well to tie up rushers and does a very good job of sustaining his blocks. For the NFL, Harrison could be a very valuable to protect his quarterback against fast edge rushers.     As a run blocker, Harrison is not a bull in the ground game. He is not strong or physical to blast defenders off the ball and ride them around the field. That being said, Harrison is not a liability because he ties up, twists, turns and manipulates defensive linemen to keep them from getting to his back. He shows some quickness to the second level and agility to pull. Right now, Harrison would be better off in a zone-blocking system that lets him use his athleticism because he does not pack a serious punch at the point of attack."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Myles Murphy","year":2023,"height":77,"weight":275,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Clemson","pros":"Dangerous pass rusher ; Instinctive ; Repertoire of pass-rushing moves ; Excellent hands ; Speed to power ; Can dip around the corner ; Can overpower offensive tackles and tight ends ; Uses hands and feet at same time; Strong hand-slap to shed blocks ; Pass-rushing awareness ; Displays some natural pass-rushing skills ; Quality get-off ; Quick off the edge ; Can close on the quarterback ; Creates splash plays ; Athletic ; Strong, thick build ; Powerful bull rush ; Excellent strength to shed blocks ; Has enough speed to beat tackles around the corner ; Stout in run defense ; Sets the edge ; Can hold his ground at the point of attack ; Gap integrity ; Impressive change of direction for a thick defender ; Upside","cons":"Lacks a little dog ; Plays too finesse at times ; Big kid on the playground who doesn’t want to hurt anyone ; Toys with blockers instead of dominating like he could ;Summary:  Murphy was excellent as a freshman defensive end for Clemson in 2020, recording 51 tackles, 12 for a loss, four sacks, three forced fumbles and a pass broken up. He was even better as a sophomore with 37 tackles and seven sacks. In 2022, Murphy totaled 40 tackles, 6.5 sacks, one forced fumble and two passes defended. He tailed off at the end of the year and looked like he may have been protecting himself.","similar_player":"Bradley Chubb.","simular_player_bio":"If Murphy had more consistent fight and tenacity, he would be very similar to Chubb. Both possess size, speed, power and athleticism.","summary":"Murphy was excellent as a freshman defensive end for Clemson in 2020, recording 51 tackles, 12 for a loss, four sacks, three forced fumbles and a pass broken up. He was even better as a sophomore with 37 tackles and seven sacks. In 2022, Murphy totaled 40 tackles, 6.5 sacks, one forced fumble and two passes defended. He tailed off at the end of the year and looked like he may have been protecting himself.     Murphy is a stout run defender. At the point of attack, he sets the edge and uses his strength to maintain his gap. Murphy holds his ground well and doesn’t get pushed off the ball by downhill runs coming at him. With his strength and active hands, Murphy is adept at shedding blocks, and he flies to the ball to get in on tackles. Murphy also can blast his way into the backfield to pick up a tackle for a loss or blow the play up. As a pro edge defender, Murphy should be a good contributor in the ground game."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Bryan Bresee","year":2023,"height":77,"weight":300,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"Clemson","pros":"Physical ; Tough ; Good motor ; Powerful hands ; Strength to work off blocks ; Disciplined ; Good length ; Excellent fit as a five-technique in a 3-4","cons":"Lacks pass-rush ability to play three-technique; Lacks speed in the pass rush ; Needs more pass-rushing moves ; Could be solid, but not very productive, as a pro pass rusher ; Overweight ; Poor conditioning ; Bad body ; Already had one torn ACL ;Summary:  Coming out of high school, Bresee was one of the top recruits in the nation, and he showed why with an excellent freshman season in 2020. That season, he recorded four sacks, 33 tackles, 6.5 tackles for a loss, a forced fumble and two passes batted. Bresee looked like he was just scratching the surface of his potential. Bresee was off to a good start in 2021, recording 13 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and an interception over four games before tearing an ACL versus N.C. State and going out for the season. In 2022, Bresee dealt with the horrific death of his teenage sister from cancer. Perhaps it was the family tragedy, but NFL sources said that Bresee looked overweight, out of shape, and did not moved well in 2022. He totaled only 13 tackles and 2.5 sacks for his year.","similar_player":"Harrison Phillips.","simular_player_bio":"Bresee reminds me of Phillips. Both are solid run defenders who have limitations in the pass rush.","summary":"Coming out of high school, Bresee was one of the top recruits in the nation, and he showed why with an excellent freshman season in 2020. That season, he recorded four sacks, 33 tackles, 6.5 tackles for a loss, a forced fumble and two passes batted. Bresee looked like he was just scratching the surface of his potential. Bresee was off to a good start in 2021, recording 13 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and an interception over four games before tearing an ACL versus N.C. State and going out for the season. In 2022, Bresee dealt with the horrific death of his teenage sister from cancer. Perhaps it was the family tragedy, but NFL sources said that Bresee looked overweight, out of shape, and did not moved well in 2022. He totaled only 13 tackles and 2.5 sacks for his year."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Nolan Smith","year":2023,"height":74,"weight":238,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Georgia","pros":"Dangerous pass rusher ; Explosive off the snap ; Excellent first-step quickness ; Hard charger upfield ; Tough ; Plays hard ; Good motor ; Will use his active hands to keep blockers away from him ; Has some functional power ; Good move to the inside ; Good football character ; Willing run defender ; Run-and-chase run defender ; Has a burst to close when running free ; Has some experience in pass coverage in the flat","cons":"Lacks size ; Lacks height ; Can have issues getting of blocks ; Not a good fit in a 4-3 defense ; Too undersized for DE ; Limited as an OLB ;Summary:  Smith was a star recruit coming out of high school, and he became a tough defender for a Georgia defense that carried the program to back-to-back National Championships. While playing in a heavy rotation in 2020, he recorded 22 tackles and 2.5 sacks. Smith then had his best season for the Bulldogs in 2021, picking up 55 tackles, 3.5 sacks, one interception and three forced fumbles. In 2022, Smith dealt with injuries, recording 18 tackles, three sacks and a pass batted over his eight-game season. At the end of October, Smith went out for the season with a torn pectoral muscle. Smith helped himself at the 2023 NFL Scouting Coming with an electric performance in which he blazed a shocking 4.39-second time in the 40-yard dash.","similar_player":"Haason Reddick.","simular_player_bio":"Smith compared well with Reddick as an edge rusher. Reddick (6-1, 240) and Smith are almost identical in size and possess explosive speed off the edge. They both have built-up strength in their frames, but they always have to be used specifically and limited to certain roles because they lack size, length and weight. Reddick was a first-round pick in 2017, and Smith could go in the first round this year during the 2023 NFL Draft.","summary":"Smith was a star recruit coming out of high school, and he became a tough defender for a Georgia defense that carried the program to back-to-back National Championships. While playing in a heavy rotation in 2020, he recorded 22 tackles and 2.5 sacks. Smith then had his best season for the Bulldogs in 2021, picking up 55 tackles, 3.5 sacks, one interception and three forced fumbles. In 2022, Smith dealt with injuries, recording 18 tackles, three sacks and a pass batted over his eight-game season. At the end of October, Smith went out for the season with a torn pectoral muscle. Smith helped himself at the 2023 NFL Scouting Coming with an electric performance in which he blazed a shocking 4.39-second time in the 40-yard dash.     As a pass rusher, Smith has a serious burst off the ball to work upfield and a first-step that routinely makes him the first player out of his stance from either line. With his speed and athleticism, Smith is dangerous to fly around the corner and get quick pressure on the quarterback. Smith flashes some speed to power, getting offensive tackles on their heels and then using a strong chop to keep them from getting a hold of him. However, Smith lacks size and can have issues getting off blocks. He never had a season of good production at Georgia, and his lack of length and weight could be a bigger problem in the NFL."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Felix Anudike-Uzomah","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":255,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Kansas State","pros":"Natural nose for the quarterback ; Excellent motor ; Doesn’t quit ; Gets production off second effort ; Finds ways to win ; Gets underneath the pads of offensive tackles ; Has some strength ; Plays bigger ; Gritty player ; Has some quickness off the edge ; Energizes his defense ; Manages to produce ; Overachiever","cons":"Limited as a run defender ; Will have issues defending a run downhill straight at him ; Can get knocked off balance by contact in the ground game ; Not a great fit for a 4-3 defense ; Lacks length ; Not overly fast ; Could struggle to shed blocks from NFL offensive tackles ;Summary:  Over the past two seasons, Anudike-Uzomah was one of the most steady pass rushers in college football. He broke out for the Wildcats in 2021, recording 11 sacks, six forced fumbles and 52 tackles. He stayed consistent in 2022, putting up 8.5 sacks, 46 tackles, a pass batted and two forced fumbles. ;In the pass rush, Anudike-Uzomah is a hard-charging edge defender who doesn’t quit. He is not overly fast or strong, but he has a knack for fighting through blocks while possessing enough quickness to make him a threat to turn the corner. He has some strength and is able to use his hands and feet at the time to shed blocks. Frequently, Anudike-Uzomah is initially blocked, but through his second effort, he is able to make things happen for his defense. He is the epitome of a try-hard guy who gets achieves sacks off not quitting. Anudike-Uzomah is not a speed demon off the edge, and he does not have the size or strength to overpower tackles. Thus, his collegiate sack numbers probably won’t be duplicated in the NFL.","similar_player":"Lamarr Woodley.","simular_player_bio":"Anudike-Uzomah reminds me of a poor man’s Woodley. Woodley (6-2, 265) was similar size, but had more speed and athleticism than Anudike-Uzomah. Thus, Woodley was a second-round pick while Anudike-Uzomah might be a mid-rounder.","summary":"Over the past two seasons, Anudike-Uzomah was one of the most steady pass rushers in college football. He broke out for the Wildcats in 2021, recording 11 sacks, six forced fumbles and 52 tackles. He stayed consistent in 2022, putting up 8.5 sacks, 46 tackles, a pass batted and two forced fumbles.      In the pass rush, Anudike-Uzomah is a hard-charging edge defender who doesn’t quit. He is not overly fast or strong, but he has a knack for fighting through blocks while possessing enough quickness to make him a threat to turn the corner. He has some strength and is able to use his hands and feet at the time to shed blocks. Frequently, Anudike-Uzomah is initially blocked, but through his second effort, he is able to make things happen for his defense. He is the epitome of a try-hard guy who gets achieves sacks off not quitting. Anudike-Uzomah is not a speed demon off the edge, and he does not have the size or strength to overpower tackles. Thus, his collegiate sack numbers probably won’t be duplicated in the NFL.     Anudike-Uzomah is at his best in run defense when trying to cause havoc in the backfield by pushing through the line. He is going to have problems taking on pro offensive lines and holding his gap in downhill runs coming straight at him because he is undersized for defending the run in the NFL. He gives a great effort and plays tough, but his natural size presents limitations as a run stopper at the pro level."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Joey Porter Jr.","year":2023,"height":74,"weight":192,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Penn State","pros":"Incredible, very rare length ; Crazy long ; Good height ; Good weight, strength ; Straight-line speed ; Size to match up against big receivers ; Above-average instincts ; Plays the ball well in air ; Has some ball skills ; Threat to take the ball away ; Has experience returning kicks on special teams","cons":"Lack of splash plays ; Not a source of big plays ; Press-man coverage only ; Outside corner only ; Not a good fit for off-man coverage ; Not a good fit for playing zone ;Summary:  As the son of a NFL legend, there were big expectations for Joey Porter Jr. at Penn State, and he lived up to them. He rotated in as freshman in 2020 and had a quality debut. Porter has excellent size, and the upside to become an impactful player. In 2021, Porter collected 51 tackles, one interception, four passes broken up and one forced fumble. Overall, Porter was steady coverage in 2022 while recording 27 tackles, seven passes broken up but zero interceptions.","similar_player":"Dre Kirkpatrick","simular_player_bio":"Porter reminds me of Kirkpatrick. They are identical in size, with Kirkpatrick (6-2, 190) having an excellent skill set of height, length and athleticism. Kirkpatrick was a solid cover corner for the Bengals during a 10-year career, but similar to Porter, Kirkpatrick was never a huge sources for big plays. In the NFL, Porter could end up being a good cover corner like Kirkpatrick, but not a game changer.","summary":"As the son of a NFL legend, there were big expectations for Joey Porter Jr. at Penn State, and he lived up to them. He rotated in as freshman in 2020 and had a quality debut. Porter has excellent size, and the upside to become an impactful player. In 2021, Porter collected 51 tackles, one interception, four passes broken up and one forced fumble. Overall, Porter was steady coverage in 2022 while recording 27 tackles, seven passes broken up but zero interceptions.     For pass coverage, Porter is the prototypical press-man corner. He is tall with crazy arm length that is even greater than other big cornerbacks. His arms give him a massive amount of reach, wingspan, and coverage area that make it very hard to get passes by him. Porter’s length is a rare commodity and gives him a natural advantage. Hhis excellent height and length allow him to cover big receivers to prevent a size mismatch. Porter also can really run and is surprisinglt fast for a big cornerback. He has the speed to run downfield and does not let receivers get over the top on him."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Will Levis","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":232,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Kentucky","pros":"Serious arm strength ; Can make all the throws required ; Easy power; Can throw fastballs into tight windows ; Can throw touch passes ; Throws a catchable ball ; Capable of lofting the ball downfield ; Can make throws off platform ; Mobility ; Can hurt defenses on the ground ; Can pick up yards on the ground ; Tough ; Athletic ; Plays hurt ; Hard worker ; Good character ; Upside","cons":"Throws lots of interceptions ; Has no feel as a passer and in the pocket ; Holds the ball way too long ; Takes hard hits from not getting the ball out ; Takes some bad sacks ; Poor decision-making ; Not the most accurate ; Tries to strong arm the ball into tight windows ; Often stares down his primary read ; Not ready to play; needs development ;Summary:  Levis started out his collegiate career at Penn State before transferring to Kentucky to play for offensive coordinator Liam Coen in 2021. Even though Levis did not get to campus until mid-summer of 2021, he quickly established himself as the Wildcats starter during training camp and went on to have an impressive debut season. In 2021, Levis completed 66 percent of his passes for 2,826 yards, 24 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. He added nine touchdowns on the ground as well and was a hard runner while showing toughness to stay on the field.","similar_player":"Jameis Winston.","simular_player_bio":"Some team sources have compared Levis to Jeff Driskel. Another player who Levis reminded me of was Winston. Both have arm talent, toughness and leadership. However, they both are prone to holding the ball too long, throwing interceptions, and making horrible mistakes. If Levis doesn’t improve drastically, he could be a pro similar to Winston.","summary":"Levis started out his collegiate career at Penn State before transferring to Kentucky to play for offensive coordinator Liam Coen in 2021. Even though Levis did not get to campus until mid-summer of 2021, he quickly established himself as the Wildcats starter during training camp and went on to have an impressive debut season. In 2021, Levis completed 66 percent of his passes for 2,826 yards, 24 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. He added nine touchdowns on the ground as well and was a hard runner while showing toughness to stay on the field.     Levis completed 65 percent of his passes in 2022 for 2,406 yards, 19 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Kentucky also fielded a worse supporting cast around him after losing multiple offensive linemen to the NFL and No. 1 receiver Wan’Dale Robinson. He also lost his 2021 offensive coordinator Liam Cohen to the Rams, and there was criticism of the scheme that was run by the Wildcats in 2022.     There is no doubt that Levis has next-level ability with a NFL skill set. He has a strong arm, mobility, good height, weight and athleticism to be a pro starting quarterback. However, Levis has no feel and is prone to back-breaking mistakes from poor decisions and holding the ball too long. Levis has some good traits, but he is not reliable in terms of taking care of the football.     Levis has some serious talent, including a strong arm capable of making all the throws. With easy power, Levis can fire the ball deep down the field and attack defenses at all levels. He can drive the ball to the sideline and throw the deep out with ease. He also has the ability to fire fastballs into tight windows in the short to intermediate part of the field. His arm’s power allows him to rifle the ball past defenders to get passes into his receivers. While Levis has a strong arm, he also is capable of lofting in passes and putting air underneath the ball. Many quarterbacks with similar arm strength can have a tendency to throw flat passes, but Levis avoids that and will throw catchable passes. However, Levis is not the most accurate of quarterbacks, and he needs to improve that aspect of his game.      Levis stands tall in the pocket and works through his progressions. Even though he was not in the scheme long, he showed a nice ability to know where all of his receivers were going to be when he started to feel pressure."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Sam LaPorta","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":245,"position":"Tight End","college":"Iowa","pros":"Good receiving tight end ; Weapon down the middle seam ; Too quick and athletic for most linebackers & safeties ; Sideline skills; good toe tapping ; Soft, natural hands ; High points the football ; Quickness as a route-runner ; Has blocking ability ; Improved blocking ; Hands catcher ; Route-running ; Red-zone threat ; Mismatch weapon ; Unafraid across the middle ; Run-after-the-catch skills ; Finds the soft spots in zone ; Three-down tight end potential ; Upside","cons":"Lacks elite speed; Decent, but not a great, athlete; Not overly physical as a blocker;Summary:  Iowa has produced a lot of quality tight ends for the NFL under Kirk Ferentz, and that tradition will continue with LaPorta. He saw the field as a freshman in 2019, making 15 catches for 188 yards. In the shortened 2020 season, LaPorta played well with 27 receptions for 271 yards and a score. He then made 53 catches for 670 yards and three touchdowns in 2021. LaPorta closed out his career with 58 receptions for 657 yards and a touchdown in 2022. ;LaPorta had a great combine performance, running well and putting together a superb field workout. He showed excellent route-running, hands, and smooth movement skills.","similar_player":"Zach Ertz","simular_player_bio":"LaPorta reminds me of Ertz. Both are natural receivers with good hands, run-after-the-catch ability, and functional blocking. Ertz was a second-day pick in his draft class, and LaPorta could go on Day 2 of the 2023 NFL Draft.","summary":"Iowa has produced a lot of quality tight ends for the NFL under Kirk Ferentz, and that tradition will continue with LaPorta. He saw the field as a freshman in 2019, making 15 catches for 188 yards. In the shortened 2020 season, LaPorta played well with 27 receptions for 271 yards and a score. He then made 53 catches for 670 yards and three touchdowns in 2021. LaPorta closed out his career with 58 receptions for 657 yards and a touchdown in 2022.      LaPorta had a great combine performance, running well and putting together a superb field workout. He showed excellent route-running, hands, and smooth movement skills.     In the passing-driven NFL, teams are looking for tight ends who can be dangerous receivers, and LaPorta illustrated that potential across his career. He is a real weapon in the passing game who runs excellent routes and has the quickness to get downfield quickly. LaPorta shows reliable hands and is superb at securing the football. He does a very good job of making leaping, contested catches and hanging onto the football while getting hit in the air. Routinely, LaPorta uses his size, hands, and leaping ability to make receptions over safeties. He is just too big for them to cover him.      Even tough LaPorta isn’t ultra fast or uber-athletic, he still shows some run-after-the-catch skills. LaPorta has deceptive speed and can really hurt defenses going down the middle seam. He is also adept at finding the soft spots in zone and getting open for his quarterback."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Michael Mayer","year":2023,"height":76,"weight":251,"position":"Tight End","college":"Notre Dame","pros":"Pure football player ; Excellent feel as a receiver ; Knows how to separate ; High points the ball well ; Dangerous on contested catches ; Red-zone weapon ; Good hands ; Reliable to make catches in traffic ; Good height, weight ; Willing to go across the middle ; Effective as an underneath receiver ; Dangerous run-after-the-catch ability ; Presents a big target ; Works the seam ; Has the frame to be a blocker ; Three-down starting potential","cons":"Does not have imposing size ; Lacks elite speed; Decent, but not a great, athlete; Needs to improve as a blocker ; Not overly physical in blocking; Could stand to show more desire as a blocker ;Summary:  The Fighting Irish had a nice run of tight end prospects for the NFL, and after losing Cole Kmet to the Chicago Bears, Mayer stepped onto the field and Notre Dame saw no drop off from Kmet. Mayer caught 42 passes for 450 yards and two touchdowns in 2020. As a sophomore, Mayer was even better, snatching 71 receptions for 840 yards and seven touchdowns in 2021. In his final season with the Fighting Irish, Mayer had 67 catches for 809 yards and nine touchdowns.","similar_player":"Mark Andrews","simular_player_bio":"Mayer’s receiving ability reminds me of Andrews, who is one of the better receiving tight ends in the NFL.","summary":"The Fighting Irish had a nice run of tight end prospects for the NFL, and after losing Cole Kmet to the Chicago Bears, Mayer stepped onto the field and Notre Dame saw no drop off from Kmet. Mayer caught 42 passes for 450 yards and two touchdowns in 2020. As a sophomore, Mayer was even better, snatching 71 receptions for 840 yards and seven touchdowns in 2021. In his final season with the Fighting Irish, Mayer had 67 catches for 809 yards and nine touchdowns.     Mayer is a dangerous receiving tight end who is a good athlete with quickness, size, and natural instincts as a pure football player. As a receiver, Mayer has the potential to be a dangerous tight end who contributes well to an NFL passing attack. He has a well-rounded set of tools as a receiver to beat defenses in a variety of ways. Mayer has mismatch size and is very adept at going up to make contested catches over defenders. Mayer high points the ball well, and he has strong hands to control the ball while getting hit.      Mayer displays a nose for the end zone and should be an asset in the red zone, where he was very good at producing touchdowns in college. On top of good hands, Mayer has good feel as a route runner and knows how to separate. He gets open running down the seam, on crossing routes, and underneath. While Mayer does not have elite speed or athleticism, he is effective and is a pure football player."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Steve Avila","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":332,"position":"Guard","college":"TCU","pros":"Tough run blocker ; Reliable pass protector ; Balanced in pass protection ; Can anchor against bull rushes ; Can knock defenders backward at the line ; Strong ; Able to tie up defenders when he latches onto them ; Plays with good leverage as a run blocker; Strong lower body ; Good length, height, weight for a right guard ; Blocks through the whistle ; Quicker than one expects ; Experienced ; Could play center or guard","cons":"Overweight ; Bad body ; Needs to stay on top of weight and conditioning ; Could have problems with speed rushers ; Not a great fit for zone ; Gets in trouble when he plays tall ;Summary:  Avila was a steady and reliable pass protector at TCU. He has strength to rock defenders and often knock them off balance to slow them down. Those hands also help him to sustain blocks, although he could stand to improve his hand placement. With good size and strength, Avila can stop bull rushes. His weight, however, can be a problem. If he gets too heavy, his weight can extend over his toes, which leads to him having problems with speed rushers. Avila must stay on top of his weight and conditioning in the NFL to remain a functional pass protector.","similar_player":"Gabe Jackson.","simular_player_bio":"In some ways, Avila reminds me of Jackson. They both are barrel-chested right guards who pack a push in the ground game and can hold their own in pass protection. Jackson was third-round pick in 2014, and Avila could go in the same range this year during the 2023 NFL Draft. Avila could turn out to be a similar NFL guard to Jackson.","summary":"Avila was a steady and reliable pass protector at TCU. He has strength to rock defenders and often knock them off balance to slow them down. Those hands also help him to sustain blocks, although he could stand to improve his hand placement. With good size and strength, Avila can stop bull rushes. His weight, however, can be a problem. If he gets too heavy, his weight can extend over his toes, which leads to him having problems with speed rushers. Avila must stay on top of his weight and conditioning in the NFL to remain a functional pass protector."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Derick Hall","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":254,"position":"Outside Linebacker","college":"Auburn","pros":"Dangerous edge rusher ; Burst to close ; Good motor ; Functional strength ; Power to get off blocks ; Quality length ; Can hold his gap in run defense ; Good hands ; Can shed blocks ; Burst to close ; Instincts ; Good teammate ; Makes clutch plays for his defense","cons":"Has some tightness ; Stiffness in the hips ; Size limitations as an edge rusher ; Limited pass rusher in a 4-3 ;Summary:  After recording 3.5 sacks during the shortened 2020 season, Hall broke out as junior, recording nine sacks, 52 tackles and two forced fumbles. Teams accounted for Hall more during his senior year, but he still played well and totaled 60 tackles, 6.5 sacks, an interception and two forced fumbles.","similar_player":"Matt Judon.","simular_player_bio":"Hall reminds me of Judon with the Ravens and Patriots. Judon was a fifth-round pick, but he probably would have gone higher if he hadn’t been coming out of a small school like Grand Valley State. Judon (6-3, 261) and Hall are similar size with speed off the edge.","summary":"After recording 3.5 sacks during the shortened 2020 season, Hall broke out as junior, recording nine sacks, 52 tackles and two forced fumbles. Teams accounted for Hall more during his senior year, but he still played well and totaled 60 tackles, 6.5 sacks, an interception and two forced fumbles.     Hall is a talented pass rusher capable of making a difference for his defense. He has a good first-step and burst off the ball to get upfield. Alongside that serious explosiveness, Hall has closing speed and finishes rushes in a blur once he gets free. Hall has some functional strength and length to fight off blocks while using those attributes to keep offensive linemen from locking onto him. Hall is adept at getting on the edges of tackles to get penetration while using his hands at the same time to try and keep linemen from locking onto him. While Hall showed some stiffness as a rusher in college and struggled to redirect, he looked better in the postseason, including putting together a nice performance at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Matthew Bergeron","year":2023,"height":77,"weight":318,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Syracuse","pros":"Nasty run blocker ; Can knock defenders backward at the line ; Very physical ; Strong ; Mean streak ; Violent blocker ; Puts defenders into the turf hard ; Heavy hands ; Quick to fire to the second level or perimeter; Able to control defenders when he latches on them ; Plays with good leverage as a run blocker; Strong lower body ; Good length, height, weight for a guard ; Blocks through the whistle ; Experienced","cons":"Has problems with speed rushers ; Gives up ground to bull rushes ; Hand placement needs improvement ; Exposes his chest too much ; Inconsistent footwork ; Short arms ;Summary:  Bergeron enters the NFL with a lot of starting experience after starting for 3.5 years at Syracuse. He played on the right side as an underclassmen before moving to left tackle. While Bergeron might profile best at guard for the next level, he could stay at tackle following some development. Bergeron could be an asset as a starting guard who could move to tackle in an emergency.","similar_player":"Brandon Scherff/Gabe Jackson.","simular_player_bio":"In some ways, Bergeron compares well to somewhere in between Scherff and Jackson. Bergeron is a beast of a run blocker like Scherff, but Bergeron does not protect the passer as well as Scherff does. In pass protection, Bergeron reminds me of Jackson.","summary":"Bergeron enters the NFL with a lot of starting experience after starting for 3.5 years at Syracuse. He played on the right side as an underclassmen before moving to left tackle. While Bergeron might profile best at guard for the next level, he could stay at tackle following some development. Bergeron could be an asset as a starting guard who could move to tackle in an emergency.     Bergeron needs work as a pass protector for the NFL. He has problems with speed rushers due to inconsistent feet, plus he plays on his heels too much in protection. The technique issues extend to issues with bull rushes, because Bergeron too often exposes his chest and has his hands are too wide. He also has short arms for a starting tackle in the NFL. However, there are times when Bergeron executes well; he just is not consistent as a pass protector. With his inconsistencies, Bergeron might be better off moving inside to guard as a pro."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jonathan Mingo","year":2023,"height":74,"weight":225,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Ole Miss","pros":"Well-developed route-running ; Advanced technique ; Tracks the ball well ; Late hands ; Body control ; Tracks the ball well ; Dangerous on 50-50 passes ; Adept at making catches over defensive backs ; Can make some highlight-reel catches ; Good size, build ; Gritty, competitive syle ; Run-after-the-catch skills ; Nose for the end zone ; Experienced and successful against good college programs","cons":"Lacks mismatch speed ; Lacks twitch ; Could struggle to separate from NFL defensive backs ;Summary:  Mingo was a solid receiver for the Rebels over the past three seasons. In 2020, he contributed 27 catches for 379 yards and three scores. Mingo then recorded 22 catches for 346 yards and three touchdowns in 2021. The senior was the No. 1 receiver for Ole Miss in 2022, pulling in 51 catches for 861 yards and five touchdowns. After the season, Mingo had a strong showing at the Senior Bowl.","similar_player":"Mohamed Sanu","simular_player_bio":"Mingo kind of reminds me of Sanu. Sanu (6-2, 210) and Mingo are almost identical in size with a gritty style of play. After being a second-day pick, Sanu has had a solid career as a possessional receiver. Mingo could follow a similar professional path.","summary":"Mingo was a solid receiver for the Rebels over the past three seasons. In 2020, he contributed 27 catches for 379 yards and three scores. Mingo then recorded 22 catches for 346 yards and three touchdowns in 2021. The senior was the No. 1 receiver for Ole Miss in 2022, pulling in 51 catches for 861 yards and five touchdowns. After the season, Mingo had a strong showing at the Senior Bowl.     Mingo could be a solid contributor No. 2 receiver to an NFL passing attack as a possessional wideout. He shows quality route-running technique and is a competitive receiver who fights for the football. Mingo tracks the ball well, utilizes late hands, and is adept at making catches over defensive backs. He has good size and is able to use his build to shield defenders from the football. After the catch, Mingo runs well and is able to add yardage plus displays some strength to break tackles. He shows some good body control along the sideline to stay in bounds while reeling in passes with close coverage. He is a gritty, and competitive wide receiver who has a nose for the end zone."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Isaiah Foskey","year":2023,"height":77,"weight":260,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Notre Dame","pros":"Dangerous bull rush ; Burst to close ; Speed to power ; Excellent ability to go for the strip ; Sets a tough edge ; Strong ; Long ; Can hold his gap in run defense ; Plays with good power ; Good hands ; Can shed blocks ; Burst to close ; Instincts ; Intelligent ; Splash plays ; Makes clutch plays for his defense ; Good motor","cons":"Extremely tight ; Stiff in the hips ; Can’t sink his hips to redirect ; Lacks athleticism ; Good quickness to close, but not a fast edge rusher ; Lacks twitch ; Needs to refine pass-rushing moves ; Limited pass rusher for a 4-3 ; Gets in trouble when he plays high ;Summary:  Over the history of the storied Notre Dame program, no player was as productive as Foskey at getting after the quarterback. He set the Fighting Irish career sack record over three seasons by consistently taking down the signal-caller. Foskey started things out in 2020 with 4.5 sacks and 20 tackles while playing as rotational defender. He then broke out in 2021, recording 11 sacks, six forced fumbles and 52 tackles. In 2022, he totaled 45 stops, 11 sacks and a forced fumble.","similar_player":"A.J. Epenesa.","simular_player_bio":"Foskey is reminiscent of Epenesa coming out of Iowa. Both are tough at the point of attack to set the edge and provide solid run defense. They put together speed and sack production in college, but stiffness is a problem for performing effectively against NFL offensive tackles. As pro, I could see Foskey being like Epenesa as a contributor in the pass rush, but not being an elite sack producer.","summary":"Over the history of the storied Notre Dame program, no player was as productive as Foskey at getting after the quarterback. He set the Fighting Irish career sack record over three seasons by consistently taking down the signal-caller. Foskey started things out in 2020 with 4.5 sacks and 20 tackles while playing as rotational defender. He then broke out in 2021, recording 11 sacks, six forced fumbles and 52 tackles. In 2022, he totaled 45 stops, 11 sacks and a forced fumble.     Foskey is a talented pass rusher capable of making a difference for his defense. He has a good first-step and burst off the ball to get upfield. His quickness allow him to gain ground and then put pressure on the quarterback. Foskey is adept at getting on the edges of offensive tackles to achieve penetration while also using his hands at the same time to try and keep them from locking onto him. Foskey flashes some speed-to-power ability when he has lineman backpedaling and some upper body strength to manipulate off-balance tackles.      For NFL, however, Foskey faces limitations as a pass rusher. He is a big defensive lineman who has some serious stiffness and a lack of agility. Those things lead to him having some issues with redirecting toward the quarterback or with getting turned to the signal-caller after his quickness allows him to get upfield. Foskey is unable to sink his hips to dip underneath offensive tackles, and that could lead to him getting pushed around the pocket by NFL edge blockers. While Foskey is not a slow lumbering lineman, he is not a pure speed demon off the edge. Thus, he is quicker than fast. Foskey is going to have to beat pro blockers mainly based off his power and physicality."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Luke Musgrave","year":2023,"height":78,"weight":250,"position":"Tight End","college":"Oregon State","pros":"Excellent athlete ; Mismatch weapon ; Speed for a tight end ; Too fast for linebackers and some safeties ; Too big for safeties to cover; Ideal frame ; Leaping ability ; Red-zone weapon ; Reliable hands ; Soft hands ; Fast down the seam ; Dangerous run-after-the-catch skills ; Breaks tackles downfield; gets yards after contact ; Tough to take to the ground ; Three-down-starter talent ; Athletic upside","cons":"Durability ; Raw ; Lacks feel as a route-runner ; Terrible blocker ; Must improve his blocking to be a three-down starter ;Summary:  Despite a lack of production, there has been a lot of buzz about Musgrave in the scouting community. He only played in two games during 2022, turning 11 catches into 169 yards and a touchdown. He missed the rest of the season due to injury, but came back to play well at the Senior Bowl. Musgrave put together his most productive season in 2021 with 22 receptions for 304 yards and a touchdown. He recorded 12 receptions for 142 yards during the 2020 COVID-19- shortened season,.","similar_player":"Mike Gesicki.","simular_player_bio":"Team sources have compared Musgrave to Gesicki. Entering the NFL, Gesicki was also big, fast and athletic, but a terrible blocker. Musgrave could end up being a similar pro to Gesicki.","summary":"Despite a lack of production, there has been a lot of buzz about Musgrave in the scouting community. He only played in two games during 2022, turning 11 catches into 169 yards and a touchdown. He missed the rest of the season due to injury, but came back to play well at the Senior Bowl. Musgrave put together his most productive season in 2021 with 22 receptions for 304 yards and a touchdown. He recorded 12 receptions for 142 yards during the 2020 COVID-19- shortened season,.     Musgrave has the potential to be a three-down starter at the next level. He is a good athlete who presents serious mismatch problems for a defense and is really fast. Musgrave possesses big size and leaping ability to make catches even when he is covered by a defensive back. He also displays serious speed to separate, and that can leave linebackers incapable of running with him. Safeties also can struggle to keep up with Musgrave’s speed and prevent him from getting open. Aided by his fleetness and frame, Musgrave is dynamic receiving threat for a tight end."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Joe Tippmann","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Julius Brents","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":198,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Kansas State","pros":"Excellent height ; Great length ; Long arms – 34 inches ; Good ball reaction; Strong finisher ; Instinctive ; Able to battle big receivers ; Doesn’t panic when the ball is thrown at him ; Quality ball skills ; Physical; Plays the ball ; Good tackler ; Willing run defender; Supports run defense","cons":"Lacks speed ; Deep speed could be a problem for him; Can get shook and juked by receivers ; Lacks short area quickness; Lacks recovery speed; Can be beaten over the top;Summary:  Kansas State was a tough football team in 2022, knocking off TCU and making it to a bowl game against Alabama. Defensively, the Wildcats were led by Brents and edge rusher Felix Anudike-Uzomah. Brents recorded 45 tackles, four interceptions and four passes broken up on the year. In 2021, he picked up 49 tackles, an interception, and two pass breakups.","similar_player":"Sean Smith.","simular_player_bio":"Brents is reminiscent of Smith. It is a comparison that makes a lot of sense because Smith (6-3, 220) and Brents are very similar in size. Smith was a second-round pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, and Brents could go in Round 2 of the 2023 NFL Draft or a little lower. I think Brents could have a similar pro career to Smith.","summary":"Kansas State was a tough football team in 2022, knocking off TCU and making it to a bowl game against Alabama. Defensively, the Wildcats were led by Brents and edge rusher Felix Anudike-Uzomah. Brents recorded 45 tackles, four interceptions and four passes broken up on the year. In 2021, he picked up 49 tackles, an interception, and two pass breakups.     For the NFL, Brents is a press-man corner who can play on the outside and line up against big receivers. Brents has quality ball skills, height and length, plus tackles well. He gets very physical with wideouts and use his length to jam them at the line. Brents does a nice job of battling receivers while avoiding penalties. However, there is no doubt that Brents should be protected from lining up against speed receivers as a pro. Brents lacks deep speed, and if a wideout gets free of him, Brents does not have the speed to recover."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Brian Branch","year":2023,"height":72,"weight":190,"position":"Safety","college":"Alabama","pros":"Instinctive ; Extremely well-rounded ; Tremendous coverage safety ; Dangerous play-maker in the deep part of the field ; A true single-high safety ; Ball skills ; Soft hands ; Interception threat ; Covers a ton of ground ; Superb at covering receivers over the top ; Fast enough to run with speed receivers ; Good vision, eye discipline ; Can play nickel corner ; Can play man coverage on slot receivers ; Can play man coverage on receiving tight ends ; Asset to defend big receivers downfield ; Dangerous blitzer ; Solid run defender ; Good tackler in the open field ; Will get physical as a tackler ; Can play near the line of scrimmage ; Capable of being the eighth man in the box ; Can drive and fill in the box ; Always around the ball ; Fluid; can flip his hips and run ; Good special teams player ; Should be able to play quickly ; Has been a starter at corner ; Quarterback of the defense ; Experienced and successful against good college talent ; Versatile ; Team leader","cons":"A bit of a tweener safety/corner ; Lacks ideal height ; Lacks ideal speed ; Should add 10-15 pounds to tackle in the NFL ;Summary:  Branch was a solid defender and underrated player in college football over the past three seasons. He put together a solid debut season in 2020, collecting 27 tackles, two interceptions and seven breakups. In 2021, Branch recorded 55 tackles and nine passes broken up. The junior turned in his best season in 2022, racking up 90 tackles, three sacks, two interceptions and seven passes broken up. He was always around the ball and made some big plays for the Crimson Tide defense.","similar_player":"Minkah Fitzpatrick/Tyrann Mathieu","simular_player_bio":"Branch is a tough player to compare because he is rather unique with his ability to play cornerback and safety. Perhaps the closest thing to Branch are defenders like Fitzpatrick and Mathieu. All three of them have all shown the ability to play safety or slot corner, and they are versatile instinctive defenders. Team sources have said Branch reminds them of Fitzpatrick at Alabama.","summary":"Branch was a solid defender and underrated player in college football over the past three seasons. He put together a solid debut season in 2020, collecting 27 tackles, two interceptions and seven breakups. In 2021, Branch recorded 55 tackles and nine passes broken up. The junior turned in his best season in 2022, racking up 90 tackles, three sacks, two interceptions and seven passes broken up. He was always around the ball and made some big plays for the Crimson Tide defense.     Branch is a dynamic defender in the middle of the field thanks to being extremely well-rounded. What really sets him apart is how his fabulous instincts put him in position to impact the game. Branch is very smart and is extremely fast at reading his keys to get in position to make plays.      With his skill set and versatility, Branch looks like a real weapon for a pro defense. He can play the roaming safety role in the middle of the field because his instincts put him in position to make plays on the ball. Branch is very good in zone coverage, where he reads plays well to disrupt passing lanes, covers up receivers, and makes clutch tackles downfield. Along with being a fantastic zone safety, Branch is a dangerous blitzer who displays fantastic vision, the strength to fight through blocks, and tremendous closing speed."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Keion White","year":2023,"height":76,"weight":260,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Georgia Tech","pros":"Quick edge rusher ; Agility to dodge blockers ; Good get-off ; Closing speed ; Nice ability to redirect ; Pursuit defender ; Plays with good leverage ; Causes disruption behind the line of scrimmage ; Chases running backs down from the backside ; Consistent source of pass pressure in 2022 ; Regularly produces splash plays ; Has some instincts and feel ; Ability to bend around the corner","cons":"Lacks weight for the edge ; Must get stronger for downhill runs ; Needs to improve ability to shed blocks ; Could stand to improve and develop more pass-rushing moves ;Summary:  White made it onto NFL teams’ 2022 preseason watchlist mainly from his 2019 season at Old Dominion, when he collected 19 tackles for a loss, 62 total tackles, 3.5 sacks, one forced fumble, an interception and a pass batted. Old Dominion did not play football in 2020, and while White transferred to Georgia Tech for 2021, he missed the majority of the year with an injury. In 2022, White broke out in with 7.5 sacks and 54 tackles while playing for a bad team. White has received some postseason buzz and some first-round projections from the media, including NFL.com’s Daniel Jeremiah. ;As a pass rusher, the strength of White’s game is that he is very quick off the edge, possessing the agility to weave around blockers. He has a quick first-step and get-off to put tackles on their heels. White is good in space while being athletic enough to stand up over tackles or put his hand in the ground and rushing as a defensive end. White could be a fit as a 3-4 outside linebacker in the NFL. In a 4-3 defense, he could play at right end.","similar_player":"Cliff Avril","simular_player_bio":"White reminds me of Avril (6-3, 260). They are almost identical in size and fast edge rushers to hunt quarterbacks. Both players are light in the run game. Avril was a quality pass rusher over a solid NFL career, and if White pans out, I could see him being a pro comparable to Avril.","summary":"White made it onto NFL teams’ 2022 preseason watchlist mainly from his 2019 season at Old Dominion, when he collected 19 tackles for a loss, 62 total tackles, 3.5 sacks, one forced fumble, an interception and a pass batted. Old Dominion did not play football in 2020, and while White transferred to Georgia Tech for 2021, he missed the majority of the year with an injury. In 2022, White broke out in with 7.5 sacks and 54 tackles while playing for a bad team. White has received some postseason buzz and some first-round projections from the media, including NFL.com’s Daniel Jeremiah.      As a pass rusher, the strength of White’s game is that he is very quick off the edge, possessing the agility to weave around blockers. He has a quick first-step and get-off to put tackles on their heels. White is good in space while being athletic enough to stand up over tackles or put his hand in the ground and rushing as a defensive end. White could be a fit as a 3-4 outside linebacker in the NFL. In a 4-3 defense, he could play at right end."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jartavius Martin","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cody Mauch","year":2023,"height":78,"weight":301,"position":"Guard","college":"North Dakota State","pros":"Versatile blocker ; Could play guard or tackle ; Big-bodied guard ; Good athlete ; Good height, weight ; Dependable pass protector ; Ability to bend ; Sustains blocks ; Controls linemen; stalls out defenders ; Agility ; Has good technique ; Has quick feet ; Can bend at the knee ; Very experienced ; Effective against good competition ; Fires off the line ; Intelligent ; Good at pulling ; Effective in space ; Good fit in a zone-blocking scheme ; Awareness","cons":"Needs to stronger ; Should acquire more functional power ; Guard only ; Gets in trouble vs. guys who can knock him off track ;Summary:  During the fall of the 2022 season, WalterFootball.com reported how some team sources thought Mauch could be the 2023 NFL Draft’s version of Cole Strange as a small-school offensive lineman who sneaks into the first round even though he is more of a second-day talent. Mauch had an impressive career at North Dakota State and earned an invitation to the Senior Bowl. Teams like his versatility to play tackle or guard, although they think he might be his most effective at guard in the NFL.","similar_player":"Ali Marpet.","simular_player_bio":"Some sources compared Mauch to Marpet. That makes sense because both were small-school prospects with good skill sets who lacked strength entering the next level. After being a second-round pick, Marpet was a very good guard for the Buccaneers before ending his career early. Mauch could also go in Round 2 this year.","summary":"During the fall of the 2022 season, WalterFootball.com reported how some team sources thought Mauch could be the 2023 NFL Draft’s version of Cole Strange as a small-school offensive lineman who sneaks into the first round even though he is more of a second-day talent. Mauch had an impressive career at North Dakota State and earned an invitation to the Senior Bowl. Teams like his versatility to play tackle or guard, although they think he might be his most effective at guard in the NFL.     Mauch utilizes good run-blocking technique. When he gets his hands on defenders, he stalls them out and keeps the from making plays. However, team sources believe Mauch needs to get stronger, which was evident at the Senior Bowl. Mauch has good natural ability along with being mobile and athletic. He is a very nice fit for a zone scheme because he uses his quickness and agility to be part of a moving wall.     In pass protection, Mauch is reliable. He was steady for North Dakota State over the past few seasons, and he held his own at the Senior Bowl one-on-ones. Mauch could get into trouble when powerful defensive tackles knock him off track. That could give him some issues early in his NFL career, but he is quick and athletic for blocking speed rushers. With his skill and athleticism, he should be a good interior pass protector in the NFL."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Keeanu Benton","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":312,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"Wisconsin","pros":"Very physical ; Tough as nails ; Good motor ; Strong hands ; Strength to work off blocks ; Disciplined ; Good length ; Has some quickness ; Active hands ; Could fit as a five-technique in a 3-4","cons":"Jack of all trades, but master of none ; Could be solid pro, but not very productive as an NFL pass rusher ;Summary:  Over the past few seasons, Benton displayed steady progress, turning himself into a good player for the Badgers. In 2020, Benton recorded 20 tackles. He was improved the next season, picking up 2.5 sacks and 24 tackles. As a senior, Benton totaled 4.5 sacks and 36 tackles. He then put together an impressive week of practice at the Senior Bowl.","similar_player":"Harrison Phillips.","simular_player_bio":"Benton reminds somewhat of Phillips coming out of Stanford. Phillips (6-3, 307) and Benton are almost identical in size and have strength in run defense while being able to contribute some pass rush. Phillips was a third-round pick in 2018, and Benton could go in that range this year during the 2023 NFL Draft.","summary":"Over the past few seasons, Benton displayed steady progress, turning himself into a good player for the Badgers. In 2020, Benton recorded 20 tackles. He was improved the next season, picking up 2.5 sacks and 24 tackles. As a senior, Benton totaled 4.5 sacks and 36 tackles. He then put together an impressive week of practice at the Senior Bowl.     In the pass rush, Benton flashes the ability to contribute at putting pressure on the quarterback. He is quick off the snap, and he plays with good pad level to gain leverage against offensive linemen. With active hands, Benton has developed good technique and is smart about how he attacks guards. Benton brings a steady motor in both phases and doesn’t quit on plays, driving hard through the whistle. While he is not overwhelmingly fast or powerful, Benton is a well-balanced defender who can contribute."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jayden Reed","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cam Smith","year":2023,"height":72,"weight":188,"position":"Cornerback","college":"South Carolina","pros":"Excellent press man ; Good length; long arms ; Very good ball reaction; Strong finisher ; Instinctive ; Able to battle big receivers ; Doesn’t panic when the ball is thrown at him ; Very good ball skills ; Impressive hands ; Plays the ball ; Good tackler ; Willing run defender; Supports run defense","cons":"Grabs a lot ; Could get lots of penalties ; Lacks twitch ; Lacks short-area quickness; Lacks explosion;Summary:  Under former head coach Will Muschamp, South Carolina recruited and developed the cornerback position really well, and Smith will carry on the program’s recent tradition of a good cornerback prospects for the next level. With Jaycee Horn in the NFL in 2021, Smith took over as the No. 1 corner for the Gamecocks and broke out with 41 tackles, three interceptions and 11 passes broken up. Smith then played really well in 2022, recording 27 tackles, an interception and five pass breakups.","similar_player":"A.J. Bouye.","simular_player_bio":"Smith is reminiscent of Bouye. Both have toughness, instincts, good size, and a gritty style of play. Bouye (6-0, 191) had issues with grabbing too much, but once Smith improved on that weakness, he became a very good starter for a few seasons.","summary":"Under former head coach Will Muschamp, South Carolina recruited and developed the cornerback position really well, and Smith will carry on the program’s recent tradition of a good cornerback prospects for the next level. With Jaycee Horn in the NFL in 2021, Smith took over as the No. 1 corner for the Gamecocks and broke out with 41 tackles, three interceptions and 11 passes broken up. Smith then played really well in 2022, recording 27 tackles, an interception and five pass breakups.     For the NFL, Smith is a press-man corner who can play on the outside and line up against big receivers. Smith has very good ball skills, enough height and length, plus he tackles well. He is a gritty defender who uses instincts to be around the ball and can be very disruptive – see the 2022 Tennessee game. Smith tracks the ball well and shows a nice ability to play the football. While Smith lacks twitch and explosion, he has long arms and is a perfect fit for press-man corner."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Zach Charbonnet","year":2023,"height":72,"weight":214,"position":"Running Back","college":"UCLA","pros":"Runs hard; physical ; Serious ability to pick up yards after contact ; Will power through tacklers ; Short-yardage and goal-line back ; Has an element of speed ; Advanced vision ; Good feet ; Feel; instincts ; Cuts well for a big back ; Quickness to hit the hole ; Can accelerate into the open field ; Can push the pile; Has some moves to dodge tacklers ; Can contribute as a receiver ; Three-down-starter ability ; Strong build ; Can handle a big workload ; Fresh legs","cons":"Has some stiffness ; Runs a little upright – common for tall running backs; Lacks elite speed ; Can be caught from behind ; Never was feature back ;Summary:  A few years ago, a scout texted me that he thought UCLA had some up-and-coming backs who had the potential to turn good pro prospects. Charbonnet was chief among those talented runners and stood out while splitting carries with Brittain Brown. ;Charbonnet flashed as a freshman in 2019, averaging 4.9 yards per carry on his way to 726 yards and 11 touchdowns. The 2020 COVID-19 season was very short for the Pac-12, and Charbonnet only had 19 carries that year. Charbonnet came back to break out in 2021, averaging 5.6 yards per carry for 1,137 yards and 13 touchdowns. He also caught 24 passes for 197 yards. As a senior, Charbonnet was even better, averaging 7.0 yards per carry while collecting 1,359 yards and 14 touchdowns. He caught 37 passes for 321 yards as well. ;Charbonnet is a sleeper back whose skill set suggests the potential for him to be a three-down starter in the NFL. He is a hard-nosed runner who runs tough and often pushes the pile thanks to his imposing size. Charbonnet has the lower body strength to move the pile and keeps his legs moving after contact.","similar_player":"Tyler Allgeier.","simular_player_bio":"Some team sources have compared Charbonnet to Allgeier. However, they said Charbonnet is like a taller and more athletic version of Allgeier. Allgeier was an excellent late-round pick by the Falcons, but Charbonnet should go earlier than that in the 2023 NFL Draft.","summary":"A few years ago, a scout texted me that he thought UCLA had some up-and-coming backs who had the potential to turn good pro prospects. Charbonnet was chief among those talented runners and stood out while splitting carries with Brittain Brown.      Charbonnet flashed as a freshman in 2019, averaging 4.9 yards per carry on his way to 726 yards and 11 touchdowns. The 2020 COVID-19 season was very short for the Pac-12, and Charbonnet only had 19 carries that year. Charbonnet came back to break out in 2021, averaging 5.6 yards per carry for 1,137 yards and 13 touchdowns. He also caught 24 passes for 197 yards. As a senior, Charbonnet was even better, averaging 7.0 yards per carry while collecting 1,359 yards and 14 touchdowns. He caught 37 passes for 321 yards as well.      Charbonnet is a sleeper back whose skill set suggests the potential for him to be a three-down starter in the NFL. He is a hard-nosed runner who runs tough and often pushes the pile thanks to his imposing size. Charbonnet has the lower body strength to move the pile and keeps his legs moving after contact."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tuli Tuipulotu","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":290,"position":"Defensive End","college":"USC","pros":"Quick off the ball ; Speed to get upfield ; Burst to close ; Has speed to power ; Plays with good leverage ; Strong bull rush ; Can set the edge ; Strength to work off blocks ; Strong, active hands ; Takes on and sheds blocks ; Uses hands and feet at the same time ; Gives a second effort ; Versatility to play inside or outside ; Can rush from the inside ; Quality run defender ; Reliable to hold his ground ; Plays with good leverage","cons":"Stiffness ; Can struggle to dip his hips to get pointed to the quarterback ; Bit of a tackle/end tweener ;Summary:  Tuipulotu did not have a huge role as a freshman, recording 22 tackles and two sacks. In 2021, he showed improvement, taking over a starting job and totaling 48 tackles, 5.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and two passes defended. Tuipulotu was one of the nation’s best defenders in 2022, ripping off 13.5 sacks, 46 tackles, two forced fumbles and two passes defended.","similar_player":"Leonard Williams.","simular_player_bio":"Tuipulotu looks like a poor-man’s version of Williams. Williams is more athletic and slightly bigger, but Tuipulotu is similar in terms of being an edge defender with quickness and flexibility to play inside.","summary":"Tuipulotu did not have a huge role as a freshman, recording 22 tackles and two sacks. In 2021, he showed improvement, taking over a starting job and totaling 48 tackles, 5.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and two passes defended. Tuipulotu was one of the nation’s best defenders in 2022, ripping off 13.5 sacks, 46 tackles, two forced fumbles and two passes defended.     In the pass rush, Tuipulotu is quick off the edge using a good first step to fire upfield. He fires off the ball and uses his quickness to get upfield. With active hands, Tuipulotu chops blockers off of him, using speed to power to shed blocks before closing on the quarterback. On top of his speed, Tuipulotu has a strong bull rush and can ride offensive tackles back into the quarterback. Tuipulotu will give a second effort and rush hard through the whistle.     Tuipulotu has some stiffness and can struggle to dip his hips to redirect to the quarterback. As a rusher, he has versatility to move inside and go against guards. The junior can play end on base downs and slide inside to tackle in the sub package."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Rashee Rice","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tyrique Stevenson","year":2023,"height":72,"weight":204,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Miami","pros":"Press-man corner ; Can turn and run ; Quality feet ; Good speed ; Length ; Height; Tracks the ball well downfield at times ; Upside ; Good length; Long arms; Returned punts in college","cons":"Inconsistent ; Had some struggles in off-man coverage ; Press-man only; not a good fit for off-man and zone ; Grabs too much; holds receivers ; Could draw lots of flags in the NFL ; Eye discipline ; Too quick to initiate contact ; Needs development ;Summary:  In the passing driven NFL, teams are always on the look out for cornerbacks with the size and speed to defend pro receivers. Stevenson definitely has a starting skill set that includes size, speed and athleticism. Over 2020 and 2019, he recorded 10 breakups and 47 tackles. In 2021, Stevenson had 43 tackles, an interception and four passes broken up. The senior then totaled 25 tackles, two interceptions and seven passes broken up in 2022. ;Stevenson would fit best in the NFL as a press-man corner. He played a lot of off-man coverage at Miami, but NFL sources told WalterFootball.com that they felt Stevenson really struggles in off-man but handles press-man well. He is good at jamming receivers, and turning and running with them downfield. Stevenson has the height to defend big receivers and the speed to run with quick receivers. In the pros, Stevenson should definitely play in a press-man system.","similar_player":"Artie Burns","simular_player_bio":"In surveying team sources, the comparisons returned for Stevenson were Pierre Desir, Michael Jackson, David Emerson and Burns. Burns (6-0, 197) and Stevenson are nearly identical in size while also possessing athleticism and speed. However, Burns was also very streaky and inconsistent coming out of Miami, and those issues plague Stevenson as well. Burns was a late first-round pick in 2016, and Stevenson could be a late first-rounder in the 2023 NFL Draft.","summary":"In the passing driven NFL, teams are always on the look out for cornerbacks with the size and speed to defend pro receivers. Stevenson definitely has a starting skill set that includes size, speed and athleticism. Over 2020 and 2019, he recorded 10 breakups and 47 tackles. In 2021, Stevenson had 43 tackles, an interception and four passes broken up. The senior then totaled 25 tackles, two interceptions and seven passes broken up in 2022.      Stevenson would fit best in the NFL as a press-man corner. He played a lot of off-man coverage at Miami, but NFL sources told WalterFootball.com that they felt Stevenson really struggles in off-man but handles press-man well. He is good at jamming receivers, and turning and running with them downfield. Stevenson has the height to defend big receivers and the speed to run with quick receivers. In the pros, Stevenson should definitely play in a press-man system."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"John Michael Schmitz","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Luke Schoonmaker","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Brenton Strange","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Juice Scruggs","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Marvin Mims","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Zacch Pickens","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tyler Steen","year":2023,"height":77,"weight":315,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Alabama","pros":"Reliable pass protector ; Has quick enough feet ; Can bend at the knee ; Agile in space ; Can kick slide to block speed rushers ; Good length ; Athletic ability for his size ; Anchors well against bull rushes ; Strong run blocker ; Can get movement in the ground game ; Sustains blocks ; Heavy hands ; Physical ; Quality technique ; Fires off the line ; Can manipulate in the ground game ; Good at pulling ; Awareness ; Very experienced as a 4-year starter ; Intelligent","cons":"Good, but not great, skill set ;Summary:  Steen was a 3-year starter at Vanderbilt before transferring to Alabama for his final season, and that appears to have been a wise decision. If Steen had entered the 2022 NFL Draft, he might have gone on Day 2, but after an impressive senior year with the Crimson Tide, Steen could go in the first round this April in the 2023 NFL Draft. He could go as high as the middle of the first round to somewhere early early in the second round.","similar_player":"Mike McGlinchey.","simular_player_bio":"Steen and McGlinchey are very similar. They are both plus run blockers who also can be solid in pass protection, and each entered the NFL with a lot of experience. I could see Steen being a similar caliber blocker to McGlinchey as a pro.","summary":"Steen was a 3-year starter at Vanderbilt before transferring to Alabama for his final season, and that appears to have been a wise decision. If Steen had entered the 2022 NFL Draft, he might have gone on Day 2, but after an impressive senior year with the Crimson Tide, Steen could go in the first round this April in the 2023 NFL Draft. He could go as high as the middle of the first round to somewhere early early in the second round.     Steen is a polished pass blocker who bends at the knee and shows good development in his setup. He slides his feet well to cut off the edge and does not bend at the waist to lunge after defenders. With his thick and strong build, Steen anchors well against bull rushes, holding his ground and not getting driven into the quarterback. His strength gives him a nice ability to sustain blocks with strong hands.      In the ground game, Steen is able to tie up and manipulate defenders. He can push defenders backward and keep them from getting to his runner. While Steen is not an overpowering force, he is a quality and reliable run blocker."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Sydney Brown","year":2023,"height":70,"weight":211,"position":"Safety","college":"Illinois","pros":"Good instincts ; Tough defender coming downhill ; Physical ; Good run defender ; Quality tackler ; Quickness ; Fast ; Comes up with some splash plays ; Reads a quarterback’s eyes ; Functional in zone coverage ; Intelligent ; Disciplined ; Starting strong safety in the NFL ; Operates well in short zone ; Should be able to contribute on special teams ; Good character ; Hard worker ; Leader ; Durable","cons":"Not a free safety ; Has limitations in pass coverage ; Can’t play deep consistently ; Lacks height, length; Has some tightness ; Gets knocked around by blockers in the box ;Summary:  Brown had some moments in his early years at Illinois, recording 88 tackles in 2019 and putting up four interceptions over his first four seasons. He then put together a phenomenal 2022 season for the Illini. On the year, Brown recorded 59 tackles, one sack, seven passes broken up and six interceptions.","similar_player":"Taylor Rapp.","simular_player_bio":"Brown is reminiscent of Rapp, who is a rotational-caliber strong safety with some limitations. Rapp was a second-day pick in 2019, and Brown could go on Day 2 during the 2023 NFL Draft.","summary":"Brown had some moments in his early years at Illinois, recording 88 tackles in 2019 and putting up four interceptions over his first four seasons. He then put together a phenomenal 2022 season for the Illini. On the year, Brown recorded 59 tackles, one sack, seven passes broken up and six interceptions.     Brown would fit best as a strong safety in the NFL, and it looks like he could be a starter there early in his career. While he is not that big, Brown has good instincts that turn him into a solid defender who is largely around the ball. He plays hard, is really tough, and has a knack for making splash plays. Brown is a quality tackler and uses his speed to come downhill and get in on tackles. While he is not the biggest of safeties, he does not hesitate to get physical and will seek to deliver some hard hits. Brown can sometimes get bounced around by blockers, however, and his size and physicality will be issues for him at the next level."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Drew Sanders","year":2023,"height":77,"weight":232,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Arkansas","pros":"Very fast ; Explosive ; Lightning bolt getting upfield ; Closes in a blur ; Superb get-off and first-step quickness ; Ability to bend ; Natural pass rusher ; Deploys some variety in pass-rushing moves ; Athletic ; Length ; Good in pursuit ; Capable of lining up at a variety of spots","cons":"Needs to get stronger in run defense ; Lacks physicality ; Needs to improve the strength of his base ; Doesn’t play downhill when not rushing the passer; Should get stronger to shed blocks ; One-year wonder ; Situational player to start? ;Summary:  After being a backup at Alabama for a few years, Sanders transferred to Arkansas for the 2022 season. Immediately, Sanders broke out as one of the top edge defenders in the SEC and was a terror to opposing offenses. He totaled 9.5 sacks, 103 tackles, three forced fumbles and five passes broken up as a Razorback. Sanders then decided to declare for the 2023 NFL Draft.","similar_player":"Anthony Barr.","simular_player_bio":"In some ways, Sanders compares well to Barr. Both were fast off the edge with the ability to hunt the quarterback. They also were similarly sizes. Barr was stronger and more physical as a run defender, but both are tweener linebacker/defensive ends.","summary":"After being a backup at Alabama for a few years, Sanders transferred to Arkansas for the 2022 season. Immediately, Sanders broke out as one of the top edge defenders in the SEC and was a terror to opposing offenses. He totaled 9.5 sacks, 103 tackles, three forced fumbles and five passes broken up as a Razorback. Sanders then decided to declare for the 2023 NFL Draft.     Arkansas games in 2022 immediately made apparent how dangerous Sanders was off the edge. He looked capable of sacking the quarterback on any play. Sanders is very explosive off the ball, possessing a lightning-fast first-step and tremendous speed around the corner. He also has the athleticism to dip and weave around blockers while maintaining the speed to close. Aided by his good vision and instincts, Sanders is a natural pass rusher who is a dynamic quarterback hunter."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Hendon Hooker","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":217,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Tennessee","pros":"Accurate passer ; Ball placement ; Protects the football ; Makes good decisions ; Moves his eyes ; Works through his progression ; Can throw receivers open ; Doesn’t miss open receivers ; Shows good timing ; Anticipation ; Able to loft in touch passes ; Has more mobility than many realize ; Will use his feet ; Sneaky ability to pick up yards on the ground ; Quality mechanics ; Good fit in a West Coast offense","cons":"More of a game manager than a playmaker ; Arm strength is adequate, but not special ; Limited passer ; Coming off an ACL tear ; Already 25 years old ;Summary:  Hooker started out his career at Virginia Tech, but he really put himself on the map for the NFL after transferring to Tennessee. Hooker broke out with the Volunteers in 2021, flashing some ability while completing 68 percent of his passes for 2,945 yards, 31 touchdowns and three interceptions. He ran for 620 yards and five touchdowns as well. In 2022, Hooker completed 70 percent of his passes for 3,135 yards, 27 touchdowns and two interceptions. He also recorded 430 yards and five touchdowns on the ground. Hooker tore an ACL in the penultimate game of the regular season. ;On the positive side, Hooker has enough accuracy to operate as a rhythm passer while possessing some deep-ball skills. He also shows the ability to function in the quick passing game in the short part of the field, firing some quick bullets into smaller windows to move the ball. Hooker is a patient passer who will allow routes to develop, and he doesn’t panic when he has to hold the ball. Hooker showed improved accuracy and ball placement as a senior with developed footwork.","similar_player":"Josh Dobbs.","simular_player_bio":"Hooker reminds me of a better version of Dobbs coming out of Tennessee. Dobbs has settled in as a backup in the NFL, and Hooker could have the same potential.","summary":"Hooker started out his career at Virginia Tech, but he really put himself on the map for the NFL after transferring to Tennessee. Hooker broke out with the Volunteers in 2021, flashing some ability while completing 68 percent of his passes for 2,945 yards, 31 touchdowns and three interceptions. He ran for 620 yards and five touchdowns as well. In 2022, Hooker completed 70 percent of his passes for 3,135 yards, 27 touchdowns and two interceptions. He also recorded 430 yards and five touchdowns on the ground. Hooker tore an ACL in the penultimate game of the regular season.      On the positive side, Hooker has enough accuracy to operate as a rhythm passer while possessing some deep-ball skills. He also shows the ability to function in the quick passing game in the short part of the field, firing some quick bullets into smaller windows to move the ball. Hooker is a patient passer who will allow routes to develop, and he doesn’t panic when he has to hold the ball. Hooker showed improved accuracy and ball placement as a senior with developed footwork.     On the negative side, Hooker sails a lot of throws, which could be problematic versus pro defensive backs. He has good timing and precision on his throws to lead receivers to yards after the catch, but NFL ball hawks will be more adept at hunting down those passes. Hooker is not a finished product yet and still room for improvement in terms of working through his progressions. The system at Tennessee did not prepare him with steady plays of multiple progressions. Speeding up his reading of defenses and working through his progressions faster will be necessities for him at the next level."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Nathaniel Dell","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kendre Miller","year":2023,"height":71,"weight":215,"position":"Running Back","college":"TCU","pros":"Three-down starter ability ; Natural running instincts ; Supreme patience ; Quick feet ; Nose for the end end zone ; Second gear to hit the next level ; Gets yards after contact ; Good body lean to run low ; Bends at the knee ; Runs behind his pads ; Can create for himself ; Good vision ; Keeps feet going after contact ; Has upside for passing game","cons":"Won’t just hit the hole ; Will take some losses looking for big play ; Not a good receiver at this time ; Not currently a good blocker ;Summary:  Many thought the TCU backfield would take decline in potency in 2022 because Zach Evans has transferred out to Ole Miss. After all, Miller only totaled 137 carries over the previous two seasons while splitting carries with Evans. Miller, however, was phenomenal in 2022, rumbling for 1,342 yards and 17 touchdowns and averaging 6.2 yards per carry. He also took 16 catches for 116 yards. Miller was a huge part of TCU advancing to the National Championship game.","similar_player":"Nick Chubb.","simular_player_bio":"Miller’s strong, compact build and downhill running style are reminiscent of Chubb. Chubb is faster, more elusive, and better in the passing game. If Miller develops, he could be a pro back similar to Chubb.","summary":"Many thought the TCU backfield would take decline in potency in 2022 because Zach Evans has transferred out to Ole Miss. After all, Miller only totaled 137 carries over the previous two seasons while splitting carries with Evans. Miller, however, was phenomenal in 2022, rumbling for 1,342 yards and 17 touchdowns and averaging 6.2 yards per carry. He also took 16 catches for 116 yards. Miller was a huge part of TCU advancing to the National Championship game.     There is a lot to like about Miller for the NFL, as he looks like a future three-down starter who could serve as the bell-cow of a rushing offense. Miller demonstrates very good running fundamentals, and his natural running instincts are spectacular. Miller possesses patience in spades to let holes develop. On top of being willing to wait, Miller has the vision to see lanes about to come open, and good body lean to run behind his pads. He has a second gear in the open field to break off long runs, and once he decides to go downhill, he has a burst to hit the hole quickly before it closes up."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Garrett Williams","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jalin Hyatt","year":2023,"height":72,"weight":181,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Tennessee","pros":"Fast ; Deep-threat receiver ; First-step quickness ; Explosive ; Second-gear speed ; Tracks the ball well ; Threat to score on any touch ; Stretches a defense vertically","cons":"One-trick pony; One-year wonder; Could struggle with physical corners; May have problems to get off press coverage ; Slight frame; needs more weight ; Thin lower body ; More straight line ;Summary:  Entering the 2022 season, Hyatt was not viewed as an early-round prospect after not producing much in 2020 (20-276-2) and in 2021 (21-226-2). However, Hyatt broke out in 2022 as Hendon Hooker’s game-changing deep-threat receiver. Hyatt recorded 67 receptions for 1,267 yards and 15 touchdowns. He had an outing for the ages against Alabama with six catches for 207 yards and five touchdowns.","similar_player":"Robby Anderson.","simular_player_bio":"Hyatt is something like a shorter version of Anderson. Both are fast, skinny receivers who are one-trick ponies. If Hyatt pans out in the NFL, I could see him being a wide receiver similar to Anderson.","summary":"Entering the 2022 season, Hyatt was not viewed as an early-round prospect after not producing much in 2020 (20-276-2) and in 2021 (21-226-2). However, Hyatt broke out in 2022 as Hendon Hooker’s game-changing deep-threat receiver. Hyatt recorded 67 receptions for 1,267 yards and 15 touchdowns. He had an outing for the ages against Alabama with six catches for 207 yards and five touchdowns.     Hyatt can quickly separate from defensive backs over the top and stretch the field vertically. He is a home run hitter who has a second gear to blaze by defensive backs and get open deep down the field. Along with his agility, Hyatt has adequate height and a nice-sized catch radius for a speed receiver."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cedric Tillman","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":215,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Tennessee","pros":"Size mismatch ; Makes catches over defenders ; Use size and strength to box out defenders ; Reliable hands ; Late hands ; Red-zone weapon ; Possessional receiver to move the chains ; Has some run-after-the catch ability ; Tough to tackle","cons":"Lacks speed ; Not twitchy ; Not explosive ; Not fast in and out of breaks ; Lacks suddenness ; Can’t stretch a defense with speed ; Could struggle to separate from NFL corners ;Summary:  For the NFL, Tillman is a big receiver who presents a size mismatch. He has good hands and presents the danger of making leaping grabs over defensive backs. Helped by his height and weight, Tillman is able to box out defensive backs to make catches even when he is covered. Tillman shows nice technique, including late hands, to limit a defensive back’s ability to break up passes. In the NFL, Tillman would be a good weapon in the red zone given his ability to make catches over defenders.","similar_player":"Michael Pittman Jr.","simular_player_bio":"Tillman reminds me of a poor man’s version of Pittman. Pittman is faster and more athletic, but both are big, strong, physical, and have some stiffness. Pittman was a second-day pick in his draft class, and Tillman could go on Day 2 in the 2023 NFL Draft.","summary":"For the NFL, Tillman is a big receiver who presents a size mismatch. He has good hands and presents the danger of making leaping grabs over defensive backs. Helped by his height and weight, Tillman is able to box out defensive backs to make catches even when he is covered. Tillman shows nice technique, including late hands, to limit a defensive back’s ability to break up passes. In the NFL, Tillman would be a good weapon in the red zone given his ability to make catches over defenders.     With the ball in his hands, Tillman has some run-after-the-catch skills, using his powerful frame and ability to turn into a running back to pick up yards in the open field. He uses his size to break tackles and can be tough for defensive backs to get to the ground."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Zach Harrison","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Marte Mapu","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tucker Kraft","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Josh Downs","year":2023,"height":69,"weight":171,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"North Carolina","pros":"Extrenelt fast ; Dangerous point scorer ; Threat to score and rip off long gains on any touch ; Smooth route-runner ; Has a burst out of his breaks ; Consistently generates separation ; Sudden ; Challenges a defense vertically ; Finds soft spots in zone ; Superb on double moves ; Speed to go vertical ; Tough and competitive ; Tracks the ball well ; Excellent on 50-50 passes for a small receiver ; Impressive catch radius for his size","cons":"Undersized ; Scary thin; only 171 pounds ; Short ; Could have problems with long NFL corners ; Could be limited to being a slot receiver ; Could have a hard time getting off contact ; Needs to get stronger ;Summary:  In 2020, the North Carolina offense was loaded with talent, including excellent running backs and deep-ball speed receivers. One of those wideouts was Dyami Brown, and after he left for the NFL, Downs took his place. In 2021, Downs was a dangerous weapon for Sam Howell, turning 101 receptions into 1,335 yards and eight touchdowns. With a new quarterback in 2022, Downs recorded 83 catches for 929 yards and 11 touchdowns.","similar_player":"Tavon Austin","simular_player_bio":"Austin (5-8, 185) and Downs are very similar in size, with both being dangerous speed receivers. Austin is a more natural receiver, while Downs had more explosion. In the NFL, I think Downs could be similar player to Austin.","summary":"In 2020, the North Carolina offense was loaded with talent, including excellent running backs and deep-ball speed receivers. One of those wideouts was Dyami Brown, and after he left for the NFL, Downs took his place. In 2021, Downs was a dangerous weapon for Sam Howell, turning 101 receptions into 1,335 yards and eight touchdowns. With a new quarterback in 2022, Downs recorded 83 catches for 929 yards and 11 touchdowns.     The first trait that stands out about Downs is elite speed. He is extremely fast and is a threat to beat defenses over the top on any play. Downs is a quality route-runner with quick feet and does not take extra steps rounding off cuts. Downs shows some explosion out of his break to dart past defenders to gain separation. The shifty athleticism translates to Downs being a nice yards-after-the-catch receiver. He is a dangerous runner who can outrace defenders."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"DJ Johnson","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tyjae Spears","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"YaYa Diaby","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Riley Moss","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Devon Achane","year":2023,"height":69,"weight":185,"position":"Running Back","college":"Texas A&M","pros":"Fast ; Acceleration ; Quick first-step to hit the hole ; Second gear in the open field ; Threat to rip off a long touchdown on any carry ; Instinctive runner ; Good vision ; Anticipation ; Knee bend ; Runs behind his pads ; Elusive; has moves in the open field ; Cutting ability ; Quick feet ; Receiving skills ; Dangerous route-runner ; Mismatch receiver ; Soft hands ; Catches with his hands ; Third-down weapon ; Decisive runner ; Dangerous kick returner","cons":"Small ; Lean lower body ; Lacks balance ; Not a tough runner between the tackles ; Will struggle to create lots of yards after contact in the NFL ; Won’t be an asset in goal-line or short-yardage situations ; Will need development in blitz protection ; Frame could be maxed out ; Can he hold up and avoid injury in the NFL? ;Summary:  By losing Isaiah Spiller to the NFL, the Texas A&M offense lost a power runner, but Achane came on as the new starter to provide a dynamic speed back to attack defenses. In 2022, Achane averaged 5.6 yards per carry for 1,102 yards and eight touchdowns. He also took 36 catches for 196 yards and two touchdowns. A year earlier as Spiller’s backup, Achane averaged seven yards per carry for 910 yards and nine touchdowns. That season, he caught 24 passes for 261 yards and a touchdown.","similar_player":"Nyheim Hines.","simular_player_bio":"From a skill-set perspective, Hines (5-9, 196) and Achane are very similar. Both are fast running backs who are explosive weapons who can rip off chunk gains on any touch and contribute as returners. Hines is stronger, while Achane could be faster. If Achane pans out in the NFL, I think he could be a back similar to Hines.","summary":"By losing Isaiah Spiller to the NFL, the Texas A&M offense lost a power runner, but Achane came on as the new starter to provide a dynamic speed back to attack defenses. In 2022, Achane averaged 5.6 yards per carry for 1,102 yards and eight touchdowns. He also took 36 catches for 196 yards and two touchdowns. A year earlier as Spiller’s backup, Achane averaged seven yards per carry for 910 yards and nine touchdowns. That season, he caught 24 passes for 261 yards and a touchdown.     As a runner, Achane is a speed back who is real threat to rip off a big gain anytime he touches the ball. He has a first-step burst and accelerates through the hole with a second gear to explode downfield for long gains. With his explosion, it looks like Achane gets a one-step headstart over everybody else on the field. In the open field, Achane is not just fast, but he has the moves to dodge tacklers and possesses serious change-ofdirection skills. The fast back is a threat to tackle any carry to the end zone. Immediately, he will bring a big-play threat to his offense, plus he could contribute as a returner on special teams."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Daiyan Henley","year":2023,"height":74,"weight":225,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Washington State","pros":"Good instincts ; Effective run defender ; Sideline-to-sideline speed ; Good tackler ; Physical ; Quick ; Diagnosis skills ; Read-and-react skills ; Fits a 4-3 or 3-4 defense ; Always around the ball ; Quick to the flat ; Closing speed ; Rangy ; Advanced pass-coverage linebacker ; Can help cover against tight ends and running backs ; Can drop into zone coverage ; Dangerous blitzer ; Strong, thick build ; Durable ; Athletic upside ; Locker room leader ; Upside; continues to improve","cons":"A little underweight ; Not consistently a violent tackler ; Not regularly explosive on contact ;Summary:  Henley started out his collegiate career playing wide receiver at Nevada. After two seasons, Henley switched to defense for 2019 and promptly suffered a season-ending injury. In 2020, he had 49 tackles in his first decent amount of playing time. Henley then broke out in 2021 with 103 tackles and four interceptions. Prior to his redshirt senior year, Henley transferred to Washington State. He then had an excellent 2022 season with the Cougars, totaled 106 tackles, four sacks, three forced fumbles, a pass broken up and one interception. After the season, Henley had an excellent week of practice at the Senior Bowl and performed well at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine.","similar_player":"Lavonte David.","simular_player_bio":"Henley reminds me of David. David (6-1, 230) and Henley are nearly identical in size and showed sideline-to-sideline speed in college. David was a second-round pick, and Henley should go in the second round this year during the 2023 NFL Draft.","summary":"Henley started out his collegiate career playing wide receiver at Nevada. After two seasons, Henley switched to defense for 2019 and promptly suffered a season-ending injury. In 2020, he had 49 tackles in his first decent amount of playing time. Henley then broke out in 2021 with 103 tackles and four interceptions. Prior to his redshirt senior year, Henley transferred to Washington State. He then had an excellent 2022 season with the Cougars, totaled 106 tackles, four sacks, three forced fumbles, a pass broken up and one interception. After the season, Henley had an excellent week of practice at the Senior Bowl and performed well at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine.     Henley is a solid tackler in the ground game, wrapping up ball-carriers and getting them to the ground. However, Henley slides into some tackles and does not always arrive with violence. It would be good to see him become more forceful and violent as a tackler for the next level. That would help to avoid missed tackles and being dragged for extra yardage. Henley has enough size and mentality to take on blocks, hold his ground, shed the block, and get in on tackles. He is also a fast defender with sideline-to-sideline speed. Henley is a dangerous seek-and-destroy linebacker who hunts down backs with a serious burst. He is a very good run defender and projects to be an asset to shut down and limit the offense’s ground game."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Trenton Simpson","year":2023,"height":74,"weight":235,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Clemson","pros":"Sub-package linebacker ; Extremely fast ; Sideline-to-sideline speed ; Pursuit run defender ; Pass-coverage athleticism ; Can help cover running backs, tight ends, receivers ; Can run down the middle seam ; Good pursuit defender ; Closing quickness ; Athletic ; Open-field tackler ; Natural build; Covers a lot of ground in zone coverage ; Can break down in space ; Ability to redirect ; Dangerous blitzer ; Could also contribute on special teams","cons":"Lacks instincts ; Slow to read and react ; Needs to get faster at reading his keys; Tweener linebacker/safety ; Could stand to get better at taking on and shedding blocks ; Not a fit to be a Mike – middle – linebacker ;Summary:  Clemson has had a lot of freak athletes come through the program in recent years, and Simpson will keep that trend going. He saw his first action in 2020, recording 28 tackles, four sacks and one forced fumble. In 2021, Simpson recorded 65 tackles, six sacks and two passes broken up. He then totaled 73 tackles, two forced fumbles, 2.5 sacks and three passes batted during 2022.","similar_player":"Jeremy Chinn.","simular_player_bio":"Team sources have compared Simpson to Chinn. Chinn is a linebacker/safety tweener who flashes some big plays but also is good athlete without a natural position. Chinn was a second-day pick in 2020, and Simpson could go on Day 2 this year during the 2023 NFL Draft.","summary":"Clemson has had a lot of freak athletes come through the program in recent years, and Simpson will keep that trend going. He saw his first action in 2020, recording 28 tackles, four sacks and one forced fumble. In 2021, Simpson recorded 65 tackles, six sacks and two passes broken up. He then totaled 73 tackles, two forced fumbles, 2.5 sacks and three passes batted during 2022.     While some in the media have projected Simpson to the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, team sources had him graded lower. The issue that stands out as the fundamental problem for Simpson is a lack of instinctveness. Simpson struggles to anticipate what an offense is trying to do and can be slow to react to get in position to contribute to stopping the play. Defensive coaches in the NFL have a term, “fire your gun,” which is when a player makes a decision to come downhill or chase down a ball-carrier. Simmons needs to do a better job of making the quick decision over when to fire his gun because he can bite on misdirection. Simpson has a great skill set, but his lack of instincts could limit how much he actually plays in the NFL."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ji'Ayir Brown","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tank Bigsby","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kobie Turner","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dorian Williams","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Wanya Morris","year":2023,"height":77,"weight":307,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Oklahoma","pros":"Quality skill set ; Good combination height, length, weight ; Athletic ; Quick ; Quality feet ; Gets depth in his drop ; Bends at the knee ; Doesn’t have to reach for rushers ; Can get to the second level ; Lots of experience against top competition","cons":"Not physical ; Needs to get stronger ; Not a bull dozer in the ground game ; Struggles to knock defenders off the ball ; Lacks heavy hands ; Does not have a mean streak, tenacity ; Finesse blocker ;Summary:  Morris was a multi-year starter at Tennessee before transferring to Oklahoma for his senior year. With the Sooners, Morris had his best season and formed a nice tackle tandem with Anton Harrison. ;Morris is a quality pass blocker who has smooth feet that allow him to get depth in his drop and neutralize speed rushers. He should be a good right tackle to take on the speedier edge rushers because he is quick out of stance and gets back easily to cut off the corner and prevent rushers from running the loop around the edge. With his quik feet and an ability to bend at the knee, Morris doesn’t have to reach after defenders and is not a waist bender. Morris uses his length well to tie up rushers and is capable of sustaining his blocks. For the NFL, Morris could be a very valuable to protect his quarterback on the edge.","similar_player":"Andrew Wylie","simular_player_bio":"Morris reminds me of Wylie playing right tackle for the Chiefs in 2022. In the NFL, Morris could be a decent, but not special, starter similar to Wylie.","summary":"Morris was a multi-year starter at Tennessee before transferring to Oklahoma for his senior year. With the Sooners, Morris had his best season and formed a nice tackle tandem with Anton Harrison.      Morris is a quality pass blocker who has smooth feet that allow him to get depth in his drop and neutralize speed rushers. He should be a good right tackle to take on the speedier edge rushers because he is quick out of stance and gets back easily to cut off the corner and prevent rushers from running the loop around the edge. With his quik feet and an ability to bend at the knee, Morris doesn’t have to reach after defenders and is not a waist bender. Morris uses his length well to tie up rushers and is capable of sustaining his blocks. For the NFL, Morris could be a very valuable to protect his quarterback on the edge."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Darnell Washington","year":2023,"height":79,"weight":270,"position":"Tight End","college":"Georgia","pros":"Phenomenal blocker ; Developed blocking technique ; Huge frame ; Leaping ability ; Red-zone weapon ; Reliable hands ; Soft hands ; Mismatch size ; Too big for safeties to cover; Dangerous at running after the catch ; Breaks tackles downfield; gets yards after contact ; Tough to get on the ground ; Tracks the ball well ; Athletic for his size; Adjusts well to the ball ; Solid route-runnner ; Finds the soft spots in zone coverage ; Fearless in the middle of the field ; Upside","cons":"Adequate speed, although not overwhelming ; Good, but not great, athlete ;Summary:  Georgia tight end Brock Bowers was one of the best players in college football over the past two seasons, and as a result, Washington went under the radar. However at just about any other school, Washington would have been the three-down starter and a consistent receiver in the passing game. As a rotational tight end for the Bulldogs, Washington flashed receiving ability with 28 catches for 454 yards and two touchdowns. He had 10 catches for 154 yards and a score in 2021. Washington was a tremendous blocker for the Bulldogs, helping to open holes in the ground game and to protect quarterback Stetson Bennett.","similar_player":"Marcedes Lewis.","simular_player_bio":"Washington compares well to Lewis. They are almost identical in size, and Lewis (6-6, 267) is a superb blocker. Both have some receiving ability, but they are not prolific at racking up catches. Lewis has had an extremely long NFL career, and Washington could as well because of his prolific blocking skills.","summary":"Georgia tight end Brock Bowers was one of the best players in college football over the past two seasons, and as a result, Washington went under the radar. However at just about any other school, Washington would have been the three-down starter and a consistent receiver in the passing game. As a rotational tight end for the Bulldogs, Washington flashed receiving ability with 28 catches for 454 yards and two touchdowns. He had 10 catches for 154 yards and a score in 2021. Washington was a tremendous blocker for the Bulldogs, helping to open holes in the ground game and to protect quarterback Stetson Bennett.     As a blocker, Washington is a force and is very special. He is like an extra offensive lineman with his ability to tie up and handle defenders. He has enough size and strength that he should win his blocks at the NFL level as well. Washington gives a relentless effort and demonstrates excellent technique. His blocking should improve with pro coaching, but he enters the NFL as a plus blocker and significantly better than most tight ends in the league. Washington is going to be a real asset to help open up running lanes and protect his pro quarterback.     Washington possess mismatch potential for the passing game. With his height and length, he presents a size mismatch that makes him a valuable red-zone player. Washington does a nice job of using his frame to shield defenders from the ball and win on contested catches. He has reliable hands and is dangerous after the catch. Washington runs through tackles and picks up yards after contact downfield. In the open field, he will hurdle defensive backs, but he may want to generally avoid about that in the NFL because it will leave his body in a vulnerable state."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Michael Wilson","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jordan Battle","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Brodric Martin","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ricky Stromberg","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Siaki Ika","year":2023,"height":76,"weight":358,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"Baylor","pros":"Tough run-stuffing nose tackle ; Superb lateral anchor ; Impossible to move at the point of attack ; Holds his gap ; Absorbs double teams ; Very tough; plays violently ; Disruptive run defender ; Strong hands ; Uses hands and feet at same time ; Ability to shed blocks ; Can get a push working upfield ; Powerful bull rush","cons":"Not a dynamic interior pass rusher ; May not have a big role in the sub package ; Could be limited to being a two-down defender ;Summary:  Ika spent the last few seasons as a disruptive force in the middle of the Baylor defensive line. He recorded 23 tackles, two passes batted and zero sacks in 2022, but in 2021, he totaled 24 tackles and four sacks.","similar_player":"Agim McNeil.","simular_player_bio":"Ika is akin to a bigger version of McNeil coming out of N.C. State. McNeil is a forceful run-stuffer who occasionally provides a bull rush to get after the quarterback. McNeil was an excellent value as a third-round pick for the Lions in 2021, and Ika could be similar selection this year in the 2023 NFL Draft.","summary":"Ika spent the last few seasons as a disruptive force in the middle of the Baylor defensive line. He recorded 23 tackles, two passes batted and zero sacks in 2022, but in 2021, he totaled 24 tackles and four sacks.     There is no doubt about Ika’s skill in run defense. He is very stout at the point of attack. When runs come downhill at him, he is able to anchor and hold his ground. He also shows the strength to shed and tackle. Routinely, Ika can bull his way into the backfield to blow up runs and resets the line of scrimmage. His lateral anchor was very good for a college player, making him immovable at the point of attack. Ika flashed the ability to take on double-team bump blocks and hold his ground when getting hit from the side. In run defense, Ika is a beast."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jake Moody","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tre Tucker","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cameron Latu","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Mekhi Blackmon","year":2023,"height":70,"weight":182,"position":"Cornerback","college":"USC","pros":"Good feet ; Effective slot cover corner ; Runs the route with the receiver ; Prevents separation ; Quick ; Agile; athletic ; Loose hips to turn and run with speed receivers ; Recoverability ; Has ball skills ; Not a gambler ; Can play off-man coverage ; Can play zone coverage ; Experienced ; Should be able to contribute quickly","cons":"Limited to slot corner ; Undersized ; Could struggle with big receivers ; Gets boxed out ; Receivers make catches over him ; Could be picked on in the red zone ; Short ; Thin ;Summary:  Even though they are at a disadvantage, there are plenty of small cornerbacks who turn into quality NFL players. Blackmon could easily keep that tradition alive because he looks like a future nickel corner who could be a solid player to line up in the slot. Blackmon played at Colorado for four seasons before transferring to USC. With the Buffaloes, Blackmon did not play much in the 2018-2020 seasons. During 2021, he recorded 41 tackles, an interception and four passes broken up. With the Trojans, Blackmon was very good in his final season of college football, recording 66 tackles, three interceptions and 13 pass breakups. Blackmon then had an excellent week of practice at the Senior Bowl, impressing teams and helping his draft grade.","similar_player":"Jourdan Lewis.","simular_player_bio":"Blackmon reminds me of Lewis (5-10, 188) coming out of Michigan, and they are almost identical in size. Both are smaller slot cornerbacks who can run with receivers. They also face size limitations and can’t play on the outside. Lewis was a third-round pick in 2017, and Blackmon could go in that range during the 2023 NFL Draft.","summary":"Even though they are at a disadvantage, there are plenty of small cornerbacks who turn into quality NFL players. Blackmon could easily keep that tradition alive because he looks like a future nickel corner who could be a solid player to line up in the slot. Blackmon played at Colorado for four seasons before transferring to USC. With the Buffaloes, Blackmon did not play much in the 2018-2020 seasons. During 2021, he recorded 41 tackles, an interception and four passes broken up. With the Trojans, Blackmon was very good in his final season of college football, recording 66 tackles, three interceptions and 13 pass breakups. Blackmon then had an excellent week of practice at the Senior Bowl, impressing teams and helping his draft grade."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Nick Saldiveri","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jakorian Bennett","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kelee Ringo","year":2023,"height":74,"weight":205,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Georgia","pros":"Excellent height ; Superb length ; Good weight, strength ; Strength to jam and reroute ; Straight-line speed ; Size to match up against big receivers ; Quality instincts ; Plays the ball well in air ; Skilled to slap passes away ; Willing tackler ; Physical ; Good fit as a press-man corner","cons":"Extremely stiff ; Struggles with change of direction ; Will give up separation to shifty route-runners ; Press-man corner only ; Outsde corner only ; Not a good fit for off-man coverage ; Not a good fit in zone coverage ;Summary:  Georgia has produced a lot of good NFL prospects from its secondary under head coach Kirby Smart, and Ringo will keep that tradition going for the 2023 NFL Draft. In 2021, Ringo collected 34 tackles, two interceptions and eight passes broken up, helping the Bulldogs to their first National Championship since 1980. In 2022, Ringo recorded 42 tackles, two interceptions and seven passes broken up. He had a solid season, but he was picked on and abused in the SEC Championship Game and by Ohio State in the playoff semi-final.","similar_player":"Tyson Campbell","simular_player_bio":"Ringo is akin to a thinner Campbell, but slightly slower and more stiff than Campbell. Both are big corners who can play press man and defend big receivers. Ringo could do that as well in the NFL. In the 2021 NFL Draft, Campbell was a high second-round pick, and Ringo could be a late first-rounder or second-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.","summary":"Georgia has produced a lot of good NFL prospects from its secondary under head coach Kirby Smart, and Ringo will keep that tradition going for the 2023 NFL Draft. In 2021, Ringo collected 34 tackles, two interceptions and eight passes broken up, helping the Bulldogs to their first National Championship since 1980. In 2022, Ringo recorded 42 tackles, two interceptions and seven passes broken up. He had a solid season, but he was picked on and abused in the SEC Championship Game and by Ohio State in the playoff semi-final.     For the NFL, Ringo is a pure press-man corner. He has excellent size, including height and length, that makes it very difficult to get passes around him. Along with those physical features, Ringo is very fast, and his straight line speed is superb. He has the ability to run with speed receivers down the sideline and keep them from running past him over the top. Helped by his size, Ringo is adept at battling wideouts, and Ringo has the developed strength to fight off receivers and maintain good positioning for contested passes. Ringo is a physical corner who really challenges receivers. He is a tough at the line of scrimmage, displaying the strength to jam and reroute. Ringo’s height and length also help him to have nice recoverability to narrow the space and close the window for completing passes. As a corner, he has solid ball skills and does a nice job of playing the football."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Blake Freeland","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jake Andrews","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Anthony Bradford","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dylan Horton","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Adetomiwa Adebawore","year":2023,"height":74,"weight":282,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Northwestern","pros":"Very athletic ; Excellent workout numbers; Tough ; Physical ; Good motor ; Strength to work off blocks ; Quality run defender ; Strong bull rush ; Active hands ; Can rush from the inside ; Closing speed ; Interior pass-rush potential ; Athletic upside","cons":"Tweener ; Lacks length for defensive end ; Lacks weight for defensive tackle ; Not instinctive ; Will miss some tackles ;Summary:  Adebawore was a solid producer and disruptor for Northwestern over the past two years. In 2021, he broke out nicely with 4.5 sacks, 36 tackles, three passes batted and two forced fumbles. Adebawore then totaled 38 tackles, five sacks and two forced fumbles in 2022. Afterward, he put together an excellent combine performance that including a freakish 40-yard dash time of 4.49 seconds.","similar_player":"Jonathan Bullard.","simular_player_bio":"Adebawore looks a lot like Bullard coming out of Florida. Bullard was a good college player but a tweener for the NFL. As a result, Bullard has been more of a rotational backup as a pro.","summary":"Adebawore was a solid producer and disruptor for Northwestern over the past two years. In 2021, he broke out nicely with 4.5 sacks, 36 tackles, three passes batted and two forced fumbles. Adebawore then totaled 38 tackles, five sacks and two forced fumbles in 2022. Afterward, he put together an excellent combine performance that including a freakish 40-yard dash time of 4.49 seconds.     For the NFL, Adebawore is a physical defender at the point of attack. He is tough, strong, and has a steady motor. In the ground game, Adebawore consistentky holds his gap well and has the strength to work off blocks. Thanks to his quality lateral anchor and good leverage, offensive linemen struggle to move him when he lines up at defensive end. The mass of guards can give Adebawore problems on the inside, and his lack of length can occasionally rear up at both spots. He displays a steady motor and doesn’t quit on plays.      In the pass rush, Adebawore is a solid contributor, but he is not a world beater. Adebawore has good speed with a burst to close, alongside a powerful bull rush and some quickness out of his stance, but he lacks length. His length issue can be seen with how he has a hard time preventing blockers from getting into his chest. As a rusher, Adebawore’s best fit is to move to the inside and go against guards. Adebawore will probably never be a prolific sack collector in the NFL, but he could be a really solid complement to good rushers around him."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dawand Jones","year":2023,"height":80,"weight":374,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Mean streak ; Power run blocker ; Bullies defenders out of their gaps ; Turns and manipulates defenders ; Blocks through the whistle ; Finishes blocks with violence ; Huge wingspan ; Long arms – 36.38 inches ; Serious drive blocker in the ground game ; Strong hands to sustain blocks ; Can anchor ; Takes away second efforts ; Good fit in a power-blocking system","cons":"Could struggle with speed rushers ; Slow feet ; Struggles to get depth in his drop; Waist bends too much ; Very tall, leads to him playing too high ; Gets into trouble when he plays too high ; Feet get stuck in the ground ; Struggles to mirror speed rushers ; Not a good fit for a zone-blocking system ;Summary:  Jones was a multi-year starter for Ohio State at right tackle. He was a force as a run blocker who was a dependable pass protector for C.J. Stroud.","similar_player":"Jeremy Trueblood.","simular_player_bio":"Jones is reminiscent of former Buccaneers right tackle Trueblood. Trueblood was a second-round pick and a 6-foot-8 right tackle. Both Jones and Trueblood were bulls and physical run blockers with challenges in handling speed rushers. Trueblood had a solid, but unspectacular, career for Tampa Bay, and Jones has the potential to become a similar pro.","summary":"Jones was a multi-year starter for Ohio State at right tackle. He was a force as a run blocker who was a dependable pass protector for C.J. Stroud.     Jones is tough run blocker who drives through the whistle. He can be a nasty lineman who bullies defenders at the point of attack. There are times when he is a beast in the ground game who can push defenders around at the point of attack. Jones does a nice job of placing his hands to get into the chest of defenders, and if Jones get a hold on them, they are in trouble because he will ride them out of their gap. With his mean streak and power, Jones will violently finish off defenders."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chad Ryland","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Clark Phillips III","year":2023,"height":69,"weight":184,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Utah","pros":"Super instinctive ; Dangerous ball skills ; Soft hands ; Plays the ball well ; Doesn’t panic when passes are coming his direction ; Good feet ; Natural cover corner ; Runs the route with the receiver ; Prevents separation ; Fast ; Can cover up speed receivers ; Very athletic ; Loose hips to turn and run with speed receivers ; Recoverability ; Quick to break on the ball ; Good instincts ; Can play off-man coverage ; Able to handle zone coverage ; Experienced ; Good tackler ; Successful against good college receivers ; Should be able to play quickly ; Upside","cons":"Could be limited to slot corner ; Undersized ; Could struggle with big receivers ; Gets boxed out ; Receivers can make catches over him ; Could be picked on in the red zone ; Not a fit for press-man duties ; Missed a lot of tackles in ’22 ;Summary:  The Utah defense has featured a lot of good NFL prospects in recent years, and Phillips proved he will keep that tradition alive in the 2023 NFL Draft. After recording one interception and 25 tackles in 2020, Phillips superb in 2021, totaling 61 tackles, two interceptions, a forced fumble and 13 passes broken up. He finished that season with an excellent game against Ohio State in the Rose Bowl. Phillips gave further proof to his ballhawking talents in 2022 with six interceptions, six passes broken up, and 24 tackles. The big drop in tackle production stemmed in part from missed tackles, and there were some suspicions among scouts that Phillips may have been protecting himself and trying to avoid injury.","similar_player":"Kenny Moore.","simular_player_bio":"Phillips and Moore have almost identical measurements along with similar styles of play. They are both undersized but skilled at running the route to prevent separation. Additionally, both have good feet, speed, athleticism, and ball skills. Moore is a very good pro corner, and Phillips has the potential to be similar to what, but maybe not quite as good as, Moore has become for the Colts.","summary":"The Utah defense has featured a lot of good NFL prospects in recent years, and Phillips proved he will keep that tradition alive in the 2023 NFL Draft. After recording one interception and 25 tackles in 2020, Phillips superb in 2021, totaling 61 tackles, two interceptions, a forced fumble and 13 passes broken up. He finished that season with an excellent game against Ohio State in the Rose Bowl. Phillips gave further proof to his ballhawking talents in 2022 with six interceptions, six passes broken up, and 24 tackles. The big drop in tackle production stemmed in part from missed tackles, and there were some suspicions among scouts that Phillips may have been protecting himself and trying to avoid injury.     Phillips’ excellent instincts are the first thing that stand out. He has tremendous feel, route-recognition, anticipation, and reaction skills to break up passes. Phillips is quick, athletic, and agile to run the route and prevent separation. While Phillips is not a big corner, he was a willing tackler in 2021. He could handle playing off-man or zone coverage in the NFL and would be a fit to line up in the slot."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chandler Zavala","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Roschon Johnson","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Colby Wooden","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Sidy Sow","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Braeden Daniels","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chamarri Conner","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Carter Warren","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ventrell Miller","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jon Gaines II","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cameron Young","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tavius Robinson","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Derius Davis","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Isaiah McGuire","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jake Haener","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Stetson Bennett","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Viliami Fehoko","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tyler Lacy","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Charlie Jones","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Nick Herbig","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tyler Scott","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jay Ward","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Aidan O'Connell","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Yasir Abdullah","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"K.J. Henry","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Darius Rush","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Clayton Tune","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dorian Thompson-Robinson","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jaquelin Roy","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Israel Abanikanda","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Atonio Mafi","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jammie Robinson","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jordan Howden","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Josh Whyle","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Noah Sewell","year":2023,"height":75,"weight":260,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Oregon","pros":"Instinctive ; Disciplined ; Reads keys well ; Maintains gap integrity ; Forceful talker ; Quick linebacker; flies around the field -in 2021 ; Burst to close – in 2021; Ability to redirect ; Natural in space ; Serious athletic ability ; Solid run defender ; Decent in zone coverage ; Good spy linebacker for mobile quarterbacks ; Dangerous blitzer ; Has athletic flexibility to be a Mike, Will, or Sam ; Three-down-starter potential","cons":"Got too heavy in 2022 ; Was slow in 2022 ; Could have problems maintaining a good playing weight ;Summary:  Penei Sewell was a freshman sensation at left tackle for the Oregon Ducks before dominating as a sophomore and becoming the seventh-overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. He had an excellent rookie season in the NFL showing a big time skill set with tenacity. ;It turns out to run in the family as Penei’s younger brother Noah was a force as an underclassman for Oregon in 2020 and 2021. In the COVID-19-shortened 2020 season of only seven games, Sewell jumped out by recording 45 tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble. He was even better in his second freshman season of 2021, he racked up 114 tackles, four sacks, two forced fumbles, an interception and five passes broken up. In 2022, Sewell did not play well, recording 55 tackles, 1.5 sacks, one interception and three pass breakups. He was not the same player over his final college season.","similar_player":"Dont’a Hightower.","simular_player_bio":"Sewell compares well with Hightower (6-3, 260) as both are large heavy linebackers. Hightower wasn’t the same player after sitting out 2020 because he got too heavy, which slowed him down. Sewell looked the like that in 2022. If Sewell drops weight, he could be more like the version of Hightower who went to Pro Bowls in 2016 and 2019.","summary":"Penei Sewell was a freshman sensation at left tackle for the Oregon Ducks before dominating as a sophomore and becoming the seventh-overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. He had an excellent rookie season in the NFL showing a big time skill set with tenacity.      It turns out to run in the family as Penei’s younger brother Noah was a force as an underclassman for Oregon in 2020 and 2021. In the COVID-19-shortened 2020 season of only seven games, Sewell jumped out by recording 45 tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble. He was even better in his second freshman season of 2021, he racked up 114 tackles, four sacks, two forced fumbles, an interception and five passes broken up. In 2022, Sewell did not play well, recording 55 tackles, 1.5 sacks, one interception and three pass breakups. He was not the same player over his final college season.     Sewell is a difficult evaluation because his 2022 and 2021 seasons were so different. Team sources say Sewell got way too heavy in 2022, thinking he may have been playing around 270 pounds. Having watched him a year earlier, they think he was significantly lighter in 2021."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Sean Clifford","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Justin Shorter","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Mike Morris","year":2023,"height":78,"weight":292,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Michigan","pros":"Good athlete for his size ; Has some quickness for a big edge rusher ; Excellent combo of height, weight, length, speed & athleticism ; Quick off the edge ; Speed to power rusher ; Ability to redirect ; Closing speed ; Burst to get upfield ; Has strength ; Strong to get off blocks ; Active hands ; Uses hands and feet at the same time ; Versatile to play a variety of techniques ; Fits a 3-4 or 4-3 defense ; Could play end and tackle ; Upside; best football is ahead of him","cons":"Not physical playing the run ; Lack of production in college; One-year wonder; Can be more disruptive than productive; Could use more pass-rushing moves for the NFL ;Summary:  Morris had a strong senior year for the Wolverines in which he showed improved pass-rush ability. After recording only .5 sacks in 2021 and 2020 combined, Morris totaled seven sacks, 23 tackles, a forced fumble and two passes batted during 2022.","similar_player":"Rashan Gary.","simular_player_bio":"Some team sources labelled Morris as a poor man’s Gary. They said Morris is not as talented as Gary and not as keen on being physical or playing the run like Gary, but they are similar in size and both are exceptional athletes. Hence, Morris has upside and could be a lesser version of Gary in the NFL.","summary":"Morris had a strong senior year for the Wolverines in which he showed improved pass-rush ability. After recording only .5 sacks in 2021 and 2020 combined, Morris totaled seven sacks, 23 tackles, a forced fumble and two passes batted during 2022.     As a pass rusher, Morris has the potential to be a dangerous off the edge. He is surprisingly fast for a big defensive end and is able to bend and dip underneath blockers, with rare speed to close on the quarterback. Alongside his speed, Morris has quality size to him and the strength to get off blocks. He also possesses active hands that he uses at the same time as his feet. Morris does well in terms of using his speed to get upfield, chopping a tackle’s hands off of him, and then bolting around the corner to pressure the quarterback. Morris needs to develop more pass-rushing moves for the NFL. It would be good to see him add more rip, club, and swim moves."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Colby Sorsdal","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"SirVocea Dennis","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Olusegun Oluwatimi","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Darrell Luter Jr.","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jordan McFadden","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kyu Blu Kelly","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Daniel Scott","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dontayvion Wicks","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Antonio Johnson","year":2023,"height":74,"weight":198,"position":"Safety","college":"Texas A&M","pros":"Instinctive ; Fast ; Physical, willing hitter ; Plus run defender ; Very good nickel cornerback ; Man-coverage ability on slot receivers ; Plug-and-play starting NFL nickel corner ; Fluid; can flip his hips and run ; Covers a lot of ground in zone ; Impressive ball skills ; Adept at knocking passes away ; Dangerous to create turnovers ; Always around the ball ; Tough tackler ; Very good at picking up receivers in off-man coverage ; Versatility ; Intelligence ; Plays tough and hard ; Experienced ; Good intangibles","cons":"Struggled as a deep free safety ; Missed tackles in 2022 ; A little thin of frame for safety ; Could have a hard time holding up as a strong safety, eighth man in the box ; Needs to get stronger to tackle in the NFL ; Needs to get stronger to avoid injury ;Summary:  Heading into the 2022 season, Johnson was seen as one of the top defensive back prospects, if not the top defensive back prospect, for the 2023 NFL Draft. That was because Johnson had a tremendous 2021 season in which was all over the field for the Aggies. He broke out that season, recording 79 tackles, an interception, five passes broken up and one sack. It looked like Johnson was poised for another big season in 2022.","similar_player":"Derwin James.","simular_player_bio":"Johnson reminds me of a smaller version of James. If Johnson can stay healthy and is used in the right role, I think he could have a big-time presence and be a valuable defender like James.","summary":"Heading into the 2022 season, Johnson was seen as one of the top defensive back prospects, if not the top defensive back prospect, for the 2023 NFL Draft. That was because Johnson had a tremendous 2021 season in which was all over the field for the Aggies. He broke out that season, recording 79 tackles, an interception, five passes broken up and one sack. It looked like Johnson was poised for another big season in 2022.     An NFC director of player personnel told WalterFootball.com during the summer of 2022, “[Johnson] has big-time potential. They went on, “he is an anomaly like Kyle Hamilton, and the question is where do you play Antonio. He lined up in the slot, played well as a dime linebacker, was excellent as a safety, and you saw him cover Jameson Williams in man-to-man. He could be an outside corner, but he would be elite at safety. [Johnson] might be similar to Derwin James, but not as physical.”     However, Johnson’s 2022 season did not go as planned. He missed three games due to injury and also played with a hamstring issue. Texas A&M changed his role as well, which led to him not being as disruptive or productive. For his year, Johnson recorded 71 tackles, a sack, three forced fumbles and one pass broken up. After the season, Johnson worked out well at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine.     “They changed his role in the scheme and was used in more traditional, versatile role than how Elcho utilized him, which was basically as a Nickle/Sam,” said an area scout. “Hamstring [injury] didn’t help, but had his best game of 2022 when came back off of it. Prior to, he was getting exposed having to play in space and at depth more frequently, missed a lot more tackles. Could go back to being used in his former role, but it’ll reduce his value come draft day. Gotta show a complete skill set to be first-round worthy safety, especially nowadays.”"}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Nick Hampton","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Will Mallory","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chase Brown","year":2023,"height":70,"weight":209,"position":"Running Back","college":"Illinois","pros":"Strong build and size ; Straight-line speed ; True power back ; Forceful North-South runner ; Keeps legs going after contact ; Consistently breaks tackles ; Finishes runs well ; Burst to the hole ; Drags tacklers ; Decisive runner ; Doesn’t dance in the backfield ; Zero hesitation to pound the ball into the defense ; Has a nose for the end zone ; Wears down defenses ; Runs well in the second half ; Capable of controlling games ; Durable ; Ready to contribute immediately ; Good fit for a zone-blocking system ; Good knee bend ; Runs behind his pads ; Upside","cons":"Good speed, but not elite ; Will need development as a receiver ; Not very elusive ; Will have to learn NFL blitz protection ;Summary:  During his time at Wisconsin and Arkansas, head coach Brett Bielema always utilized a physical rushing offense. Thus, it was no surprise that he established a similar identity quickly with the Illini. Brown was the player who Bielema used to get the program’s ground game going, as he averaged 5.9 yards per carry for 1,005 yards and five touchdowns. He also took 14 receptions for 142 yards. In 2022, Brown averaged 5.0 yards per carry on his way to 1,643 yards and 10 touchdowns. He also had 27 catches for 240 yards and three scores as well.","similar_player":"Jamaal Williams.","simular_player_bio":"In terms of running style, Brown reminds me of Williams (6-0, 224). Both are powerful, physical, downhill runners who bull through tacklers. Williams was a fourth-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft coming out of BYU, and Brown could go in that range this year during the 2023 NFL Draft.","summary":"During his time at Wisconsin and Arkansas, head coach Brett Bielema always utilized a physical rushing offense. Thus, it was no surprise that he established a similar identity quickly with the Illini. Brown was the player who Bielema used to get the program’s ground game going, as he averaged 5.9 yards per carry for 1,005 yards and five touchdowns. He also took 14 receptions for 142 yards. In 2022, Brown averaged 5.0 yards per carry on his way to 1,643 yards and 10 touchdowns. He also had 27 catches for 240 yards and three scores as well.     As a runner, Brown is a downhill physical force. He is a true North-South power back who plows over defenders and consistently picks up yards after contact. With his power, strength and physicality, Brown was dangerous in short-yardage and goal-line situations, displaying no fear to hit the hole with authority. Brown does a fantastic job of keeping his legs churning after contact. He is a decisive runner who charges downfield and is not one to dance in the backfield. Brown displays zero hesitation to stick his nose into a scrum and power through the defense to generate positive yardage. His strength allows him to finish runs well, and he regularly will drag tacklers behind him."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jaren Hall","year":2023,"height":72,"weight":204,"position":"Quarterback","college":"BYU","pros":"Capabale arm strength ; Accurate at times ; Throws a very catchable ball ; Moves eyes through progressions ; Able to loft in touch passes ; Mobility ; Dual threat to hurt defenses on the ground ; Dangerous to pick up yards on the ground ; Will juke defenders in the open field ; Mature","cons":"Accuracy can be inconsistent ; A little short ; Quality arm but not elite ; Needs to get faster working through progressions ; Will lock onto his primary read; Needs to improve leading receivers for more yardage; Can be streaky ; Already 24 years old ;Summary:  Hall started out his career at BYU playing baseball as well as football. After playing well briefly for the baseball team, Hall moved to focus on football, and he won the starting quarterback job after Zach Wilson moved on to the NFL. Hall had a quality debut in 2021, completing 64 percent of his passes for 2,583 yards, 20 touchdowns and five interceptions. Hall also racked up some big yardage on the ground while scoring three times with his legs.","similar_player":"Baker Mayfield.","simular_player_bio":"Hall is like a poor man’s Mayfield. They have a similar skill set, and style of play that tops out as a backup-caliber player.","summary":"Hall started out his career at BYU playing baseball as well as football. After playing well briefly for the baseball team, Hall moved to focus on football, and he won the starting quarterback job after Zach Wilson moved on to the NFL. Hall had a quality debut in 2021, completing 64 percent of his passes for 2,583 yards, 20 touchdowns and five interceptions. Hall also racked up some big yardage on the ground while scoring three times with his legs.     In 2022, Hall completed 66 percent of his passes for 3,171 yards, 31 touchdowns and six interceptions. He played well against Oregon, Wyoming, and Utah State, but he struggled versus Notre Dame and was terrible taking on Liberty. After the season, Hall was unimpressive at the Senior Bowl."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Terell Smith","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"BJ Thompson","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Owen Pappoe","year":2023,"height":72,"weight":225,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Auburn","pros":"Good speed ; Quick, sideline-to-sideline defender ; Flies around the field ; Ability to work through trash ; Athletic ; Smooth mover ; Good in space ; Agile ; Not stiff ; Pass-coverage potential ; Dangerous blitzer ; Capable of playing zone coverage ; Could be a special teams contributor; Upside","cons":"Undersized ; Underweight ; Should add strength ; Inconsistent instincts ; Not consistent at reading his keys ;Summary:  Auburn had a few down years, but Pappoe was one defender who stood out for the Tigers. He broke out in 2020 with 93 tackles, four sacks, an interception, and two passes broken up. Pappoe was limited to five games in 2021 and recorded just 23 tackles. Pappoe rebounded in his final season with 92 tackles, three passes defended, 2.5 sacks and two forced fumbles.","similar_player":"Deion Jones","simular_player_bio":"Pappoe could be a poor-man’s version of Jones in the NFL. Jones (6-1, 222) and Pappoe are almost very in size and possess plus speed and athleticism. In the 2016 NFL Draft, Jones was a second-round pick out of LSU, but Pappoe won’t go that high. He could be a mid-rounder in the 2023 NFL Draft who ends up being a sleeper-value pick.","summary":"Auburn had a few down years, but Pappoe was one defender who stood out for the Tigers. He broke out in 2020 with 93 tackles, four sacks, an interception, and two passes broken up. Pappoe was limited to five games in 2021 and recorded just 23 tackles. Pappoe rebounded in his final season with 92 tackles, three passes defended, 2.5 sacks and two forced fumbles.     Against the pass, Pappoe is a skilled zone-coverage linebacker. He covers a lot of ground, using his speed to close space in a hurry. With his quickness and athleticism, Pappoe is able to drop well thanks to the speed of his backpedal. He also does a nice job in route recognition too."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Payne Durham","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Eric Gray","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Robert Beal Jr.","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Warren McClendon","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Davis Allen","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Evan Hull","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Puka Nacua","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Eric Scott Jr","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Karl Brooks","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kei'Trel Clark","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Josh Hayes","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"JL Skinner","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Zaire Barnes","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Parker Washington","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jaelyn Duncan","year":2023,"height":77,"weight":315,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Maryland","pros":"Excellent skill set ; Ideal height, length, weight ; Good athlete ; Quickness ; Quick feet ; Gets depth in his drop to neutralize speed rushers ; Can play the typewriter to cut off the corner ; Bends at the knee ; Doesn’t have to reach for rushers ; Fast to the second level ; Walls off and ties up defenders in the ground game ; Bulk to hold his ground against bull rushes ; Can anchor against bull rushes ; Athletic upside","cons":"Raw ; Needs development ; Hand placement needs to be improved ; Does not have a mean streak, tenacity ; Could stand to get more physical ;Summary:  Duncan enters the next level with a lot of experience. The gifted specimen broke into the starting lineup as a redshirt freshman in 2019, and he held down the left tackle spot for four seasons.","similar_player":"Russell Okung","simular_player_bio":"Okung was a quality starting left tackle in the NFL after being the sixth-overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. Okung was good, but not great, for the Seahawks, Broncos, Chargers and Panthers. Okung (6-5, 310) and Duncan have similar skill sets. In the NFL, I could see Duncan having a career similar to Okung.","summary":"Duncan enters the next level with a lot of experience. The gifted specimen broke into the starting lineup as a redshirt freshman in 2019, and he held down the left tackle spot for four seasons.     In the passing-driven NFL, teams are always looking for potential elite left tackles. It can be very difficult to find left tackles with Duncan’s natural size and athleticism, so those things make him an intriguing pro prospect, even though he has some shortcomings that need additional development. Duncan possesses a lot of natural strengths that make him an effective pass blocker. To start with, his size and length are ideal, making defenders really struggle to get around him. On top of his mass, Duncan has special quickness and athleticism. His quick feet help him play the typewriter and let him get depth in his drop to cut off the corner. Those same foot skills allow Duncan to kick slide with fast rushers and shut down speed off the edge. Duncan’s bulk assists him in anchoring and stopping bull rushes while only giving up a little ground. Improving his hand placement would help Duncan to give up less ground. He is very gifted in pass blocking."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kayshon Boutte","year":2023,"height":71,"weight":195,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"LSU","pros":"Quick with some explosion ; Smooth route-runner in 2021; Tracks the ball well ; Good ball adjustment ; Advanced body control ; Reliable hands in 2021 ; Late hands to make receptions ; Makes contested catches ; Concentration ; Ready to contribute immediately ; Experienced and successful against good college programs","cons":"Lacks elite speed ; Not overly big ; Not that physical ; Ugly dropped passes in 2022 ; Lazy route-running during 2022 ; A little lax; overly confident ;Summary:  There was a lot of hype that Boutte would be the next great receiver to come from the LSU program after recent stars like Ja’Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson, Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry. However, Boutte never lived up those projections. In 2020, Boutte had 45 catches for 735 yards and five touchdowns. He then totaled 38 receptions for 509 yards and nine touchdowns in 2021. Boutte’s final season at LSU did not go as planned. He struggled to get on the same page with Jayden Daniels in the early going of the season. On the year, Boutte recorded 48 catches for 538 yards and two touchdowns.","similar_player":"Robert Woods.","simular_player_bio":"Woods (6-0, 195) and Boutte are almost identical in size and have similar skill sets. Neither is especially dominant in terms of size or speed, but both are polished wide receivers who are solid No. 2 targets. If Boutte lands in the right circumstances, I could see him being a receiver similar to Woods.","summary":"There was a lot of hype that Boutte would be the next great receiver to come from the LSU program after recent stars like Ja’Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson, Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry. However, Boutte never lived up those projections. In 2020, Boutte had 45 catches for 735 yards and five touchdowns. He then totaled 38 receptions for 509 yards and nine touchdowns in 2021. Boutte’s final season at LSU did not go as planned. He struggled to get on the same page with Jayden Daniels in the early going of the season. On the year, Boutte recorded 48 catches for 538 yards and two touchdowns.     Boutte may not ever become a team’s No. 1 wide receiver in the NFL, but he could be a good No. 2 or 3 receiver. Boutte has a quality skill set and does everything well, but he is not exceptionally fast or big. Part of the challenge with Boutte’s evaluation is that his 2021 tape was a lot better than his 2022 performance.     Boutte was a smooth route-runner in 2021, plus showed more burst out of his breaks. In 2022, his route-running was terrible, and sources remarked how Boutte was a lazy route-runner in his final season at LSU. When playing well, he has enough quickness through the route with shiftiness to generate separation from press coverage. Similar to the route-running, Boutte demonstrated reliable hands in 2021 but had issues with dropped passes in 2022."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tanner McKee","year":2023,"height":78,"weight":231,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Stanford","pros":"Quality mechanics ; Smooth delivery ; Good size ; Quality arm ; Stands tall in pocket ; Can work off first read, but developing ; Lofts ball well ; Throws a catchable ball ; Able to loft in touch passes ; Stands tall in the pocket ; Good timing ; Shows anticipation ; Quality decision-maker ; Pocket composure ; Good fit for a West Coast offense","cons":"Quality arm strength, but not elite ; Not a running threat; lacks mobility ; Spotty field vision ; Needs to speed up the process ; Needs to cut down on the interceptions ;Summary:  Stanford produced a number of pro-style quarterbacks during the impressive run of former head coach David Shaw, and McKee is the final one following Shaw’s resignation after the 2022 season. In 2021, McKee became the Cardinal starter and completed 65 percent of his passes for 2,327 yard, 15 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Stanford struggled in 2022, plus a number of the program’s receivers were injured. McKee connected on 62 percent of his passes in 2022 for 2,947 yards, 13 touchdowns and eight interceptions.","similar_player":"Derek Anderson.","simular_player_bio":"In terms of skill set and playing style, McKee is reminiscent of Anderson. They are almost identical in size with capable arms and pocket passers. Anderson was more of a backup, and I could see McKee being similar in the NFL.","summary":"Stanford produced a number of pro-style quarterbacks during the impressive run of former head coach David Shaw, and McKee is the final one following Shaw’s resignation after the 2022 season. In 2021, McKee became the Cardinal starter and completed 65 percent of his passes for 2,327 yard, 15 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Stanford struggled in 2022, plus a number of the program’s receivers were injured. McKee connected on 62 percent of his passes in 2022 for 2,947 yards, 13 touchdowns and eight interceptions.     McKee has traits that project to him having the potential to become a NFL starter, or at least a solid backup. Possessing both big size and a quality arm, McKee shows pocket-passing ability, standing tall and delivering the ball with solid mechanics. He has nice footwork while utilizing a smooth delivery and release. That leads to McKee throwing a very catchable ball and gives him the ability to loft in touch passes down field. With nice timing and anticipation, McKee can beat good coverage by dropping in passes to his receivers. He showed reliable decision-making and ball security at Stanford."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ochaun Mathis","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Luke Wypler","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Trey Palmer","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Bryce Baringer","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Keondre Coburn","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"A.T. Perry","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jose Ramirez","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Elijah Higgins","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jerrick Reed II","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Scott Matlock","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jarrett Patterson","year":2023,"height":76,"weight":307,"position":"Center","college":"Notre Dame","pros":"Tough blocker ; Strong at the point of attack ; Functional strength ; Good technique ; Intelligent ; Quality height, length, weight ; Fundamentally sound ; Good hand placement ; Adequate length for an interior blocker ; Good anchor against bull rushes ; Keeps his weight behind his toes ; Recoverability ; Quick to adjust to games up front ; Durable ; Safe pick ; Lots of experience ; Versatility to maybe play some guard ; Should be able to compete quickly","cons":"Has some skill-set limitations ; Not a great athlete ; Lacks speed and quickness ; Needs to react quicker to games, blitzes, stunts, etc. ;Summary:  Under former head coach Brian Kelly, Notre Dame was a factory for NFL offensive line talent. The program produced a string of good prospects who included, among others, the likes of Quenton Nelson, Ronnie Stanley, Mike McGlinchey, Zack Martin, Nick Martin, Aaron Banks and Liam Eichenberg. Patterson was a holdover from the Kelly era and will keep the school’s parade of lineman to the NFL going in the 2023 Draft. ;Patterson was a 4-year starter for the Fighting Irish, showing improvement as he gained experience. While his 2020 tape was not overly impressive, Patterson had an excellent season in 2021, taking his play to another level. He put together a solid senior year in 2022, although he did have some struggles at the Senior Bowl.","similar_player":"Tyler Biadasz","simular_player_bio":"Patterson compares well with Biadasz coming out of Wisconsin. They both were solid interior blockers who had a slide in the final months before their draft. Biadasz (6-4, 316) and Patterson are almost identical in size, and both have some athletic limitations. However, both are tough, smart technicians. Biadasz has turned into a good pro, and I could see Patterson being a similar caliber player.","summary":"Under former head coach Brian Kelly, Notre Dame was a factory for NFL offensive line talent. The program produced a string of good prospects who included, among others, the likes of Quenton Nelson, Ronnie Stanley, Mike McGlinchey, Zack Martin, Nick Martin, Aaron Banks and Liam Eichenberg. Patterson was a holdover from the Kelly era and will keep the school’s parade of lineman to the NFL going in the 2023 Draft.      Patterson was a 4-year starter for the Fighting Irish, showing improvement as he gained experience. While his 2020 tape was not overly impressive, Patterson had an excellent season in 2021, taking his play to another level. He put together a solid senior year in 2022, although he did have some struggles at the Senior Bowl."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Christian Braswell","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Amari Burney","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jarrick Bernard-Converse","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Xavier Hutchinson","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Andrei Iosivas","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Anders Carlson","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Erick Hallett II","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tre Hawkins III","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Demario Douglas","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Titus Leo","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Deuce Vaughn","year":2023,"height":66,"weight":176,"position":"Running Back","college":"Kansas State","pros":"Instinctive, decisive runner ; Incredible elusiveness ; Fantastic feet to cut, dodge, juke, weave around tacklers ; Tremendous moves in the open field ; Rare cutting ability ; Fast ; Acceleration ; Quick first-step to hit the hole ; Second gear in the open field ; Threat to rip off a long touchdown on any carry ; Good vision ; Anticipation ; Knee bend ; Runs behind his pads ; Tough ; Hard for defenders to see ; Pure football player; Dynamic receiving skills ; Dangerous route-runner ; Mismatch receiver ; Soft hands ; Catches with his hands ; Third-down weapon","cons":"Extremely small ; Could struggle to create lots of yards after contact in the NFL ; Very short ; Lacks length ; Low weight ; Frame could be maxed out ; Can he hold up and avoid injury as a pro? ;Summary:  While Bijan Robinson was the best back in the Big XII for the last two years, Kansas State’s Deuce Vaughn, a much smaller back, was a prolific runner who also dominated the conference. In 2021, Vaughn averaged 6.0 yards per carry for 1,404 yards and 18 touchdowns. He also caught 49 yards for 468 yards and four touchdowns. In 2022, Vaughn averaged 5.3 yards per carry for 1,558 yards and nine touchdowns. He also had 42 receptions for 378 yards and three touchdowns. Vaughn was a tremendous running back for the Wildcats and one of the most electric players in college football.","similar_player":"Darren Sproles.","simular_player_bio":"From a skill-set perspective, Sproles and Vaughn compare rather well. Some scouts say Vaughn is similar to Sproles, another Kansas State legend. For the Wildcats, both were playmakers who were very small but had game-breaking speed, elusiveness and toughness, plus were dynamic receivers. If Vaughn pans out in the NFL, I think he could be a running back similar to Sproles.","summary":"While Bijan Robinson was the best back in the Big XII for the last two years, Kansas State’s Deuce Vaughn, a much smaller back, was a prolific runner who also dominated the conference. In 2021, Vaughn averaged 6.0 yards per carry for 1,404 yards and 18 touchdowns. He also caught 49 yards for 468 yards and four touchdowns. In 2022, Vaughn averaged 5.3 yards per carry for 1,558 yards and nine touchdowns. He also had 42 receptions for 378 yards and three touchdowns. Vaughn was a tremendous running back for the Wildcats and one of the most electric players in college football.     Vaughn is an underrated weapon for the NFL. With football running through his blood having grown up as the son of a coach and Dallas Cowboys’ scout, Vaughn has tremendous instincts and natural feel. He seems like he is a step ahead of the defense, displaying great anticipation. Vaughn is a slashing back who is real threat to rip off a big gain anytime he touches the ball. He has a first-step burst and accelerates through the hole with a second gear to explode downfield for long gains. Once, Vaughn breaks into the open field, he has the speed to run away from the defense, which was put on full display when he smoked the Alabama defense at the end of the 2022 season."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dante Stills","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ameer Speed","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Zach Evans","year":2023,"height":71,"weight":202,"position":"Running Back","college":"Ole Miss","pros":"Instinctive runner ; Big-play speed ; Threat to break any run for a long gain ; Great feet ; Explosive burst ; Extremely elusive ; Acceleration ; Second gear in the open field ; Capable of creating for himself ; Routinely jukes defenders and makes them miss ; Good knee bend ; Runs behind his pads; Nose for the end zone ; Good vision ; Superb patience ; Anticipation ; Strength to run through tackles ; Can function as a receiver ; Soft hands ; Runs good routes; Strong build; Durable; Enters the NFL having shared carries in college ; Decisive runner ; Three-down-starter ability","cons":"Prone to injury ; Gets dinged up a lot ; Slightly undersized ; Will need development in blitz protection ;Summary:  Over three seasons of college football, Evans flashed big-time ability, but he never put it all together for a big year. As a freshman in 2020 for TCU, he averaged 7.7 yards per carry for 415 yards and four touchdowns. He also took eight catches for 76 yards. Evans averaged 7.0 yards per carry in 2021 for the Horned Frogs, collecting 648 yards and five touchdowns. He had 10 receptions for 130 yards and a touchdown as well. Prior to his junior year, Evans transferred to Ole Miss to play for Lane Kiffin, and Evans put together his best season despite being banged up. Evans averaged 6.5 yards per carry for 936 yards and nine touchdowns. He also notched 12 receptions for 119 yards and a touchdown. He put up those numbers despite being banged up and missing some time.","similar_player":"D’Andre Swift.","simular_player_bio":"Evans’ speed, receiving ability, and running style compare well with Swift’s. Both are big-play threats who are capable of being dangerous playmakers. They also have a tendency to get dinged up and miss time to the point of frustration.","summary":"Over three seasons of college football, Evans flashed big-time ability, but he never put it all together for a big year. As a freshman in 2020 for TCU, he averaged 7.7 yards per carry for 415 yards and four touchdowns. He also took eight catches for 76 yards. Evans averaged 7.0 yards per carry in 2021 for the Horned Frogs, collecting 648 yards and five touchdowns. He had 10 receptions for 130 yards and a touchdown as well. Prior to his junior year, Evans transferred to Ole Miss to play for Lane Kiffin, and Evans put together his best season despite being banged up. Evans averaged 6.5 yards per carry for 936 yards and nine touchdowns. He also notched 12 receptions for 119 yards and a touchdown. He put up those numbers despite being banged up and missing some time.     Evans is a natural runner with three-down starting potential for the NFL. The first trait that jumps out about Evans is his speed. He is a fast back with an explosive first-step and a burst to the second level. He can run past defenders, making him a threat to take any carry or reception down the field for a huge gain. In the NFL, Evans will be a threat to break off long runs thanks to possessing rare quickness for a starting back."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dee Winters","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Brad Robbins","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Travis Bell","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Antoine Green","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Zack Kuntz","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jaylon Jones","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"DeWayne McBride","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ethan Evans","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"DeMarcco Hellams","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jovaughn Gwyn","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cooper Hodges","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Raymond Vohasek","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Colton Dowell","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Andrew Vorhees","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Nick Broeker","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Nesta Jade Silvera","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Carrington Valentine","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Andre Jones","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jason Taylor II","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Lew Nichols III","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jake Witt","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kenny McIntosh","year":2023,"height":73,"weight":220,"position":"Running Back","college":"Georgia","pros":"Good build and size ; Power back ; Keeps legs going after contact ; Consistently breaks tackles ; Finishes runs well ; Burst to the hole ; Drags tacklers ; Decisive runner ; Doesn’t dance in the backfield ; Zero hesitation to pound the ball into the defense ; Has a nose for the end zone ; Wears down defenses ; Runs well in the second half ; Capable of controlling games ; Durable ; Very little wear-and-tear from college ; Solid receiver ; Soft hands ; Quality route-runner ; Dangerous route receiver ; Ready to contribute immediately ; Good fit for a zone-blocking system ; Good knee bend ; Runs behind his pads ; Upside","cons":"Good speed, but not elite ; Not very elusive ; Will have to learn NFL blitz protection ;Summary:  Georgia has produced a lot of excellent running backs for the NFL over the last decade, and McIntosh will continue the tradition set by the likes of Todd Gurley, Nick Chubb, Sony Michel and D’Andre Swift. Due to the plethora of other talents in the backfield, McIntosh split carries during his Georgia career, but he impressed in his opportunities. In 2020 and 2019, McIntosh averaged 5.3 and 7.0 yards per carry. He earned more playing time in 2021, serving as the No. 2 back to Zamir White. McIntosh averaged 5.7 yards per carry over 58 carries in 2021 for 328 yards and three touchdowns. He was impressive also as a receiver with 22 catches for 242 yards. ;As a senior, McIntosh was the featured back for the Bulldogs and helped them to repeat as National Champions. In 2022, McIntosh averaged 5.5 yards per carry for 829 yards and 10 touchdowns. He showed nice receiving ability as well, recording 43 catches for 504 yards and two touchdowns.","similar_player":"Joe Mixon.","simular_player_bio":"McIntosh’s running style reminds me of a poor man’s Mixon (6-1, 227). They are virtually identical their combination of size, athleticism, quickness, strength and height. Mixon showed more receiving ability and elusiveness than McIntosh in college. Mixon may be a bit faster as a runner, while McIntosh is more powerful and physical.","summary":"Georgia has produced a lot of excellent running backs for the NFL over the last decade, and McIntosh will continue the tradition set by the likes of Todd Gurley, Nick Chubb, Sony Michel and D’Andre Swift. Due to the plethora of other talents in the backfield, McIntosh split carries during his Georgia career, but he impressed in his opportunities. In 2020 and 2019, McIntosh averaged 5.3 and 7.0 yards per carry. He earned more playing time in 2021, serving as the No. 2 back to Zamir White. McIntosh averaged 5.7 yards per carry over 58 carries in 2021 for 328 yards and three touchdowns. He was impressive also as a receiver with 22 catches for 242 yards.      As a senior, McIntosh was the featured back for the Bulldogs and helped them to repeat as National Champions. In 2022, McIntosh averaged 5.5 yards per carry for 829 yards and 10 touchdowns. He showed nice receiving ability as well, recording 43 catches for 504 yards and two touchdowns."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ryan Hayes","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Max Duggan","year":2023,"height":74,"weight":210,"position":"Quarterback","college":"TCU","pros":"Running threat ; Runs hard ; Excellent in the red zone ; Quality arm ; Processes information quickly ; Good athlete ; Very tough ; Competitive ; Excellent intangibles ; Very smart ; Leader ; Hard worker","cons":"Inconsistent accuracy ; Inconsistent ball placement ; Muscles the ball a lot, not a natural thrower ; Could struggle as a pocket passer ;Summary:  Duggan flashed some ability as a starter in 2019-2021, but he took his game to another level in 2022. With Duggan guiding the Horned Frogs, they had an undefeated regular season and earned a spot in the college football playoff. In 2022, Duggan completed 64 percent of his passes for 3,698 yards, 32 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He also had 423 yards and nine touchdowns on the ground.","similar_player":"Sam Ehlinger/Tim Tebow.","simular_player_bio":"Multiple team sources said Duggan reminds them of Ehlinger and Tebow.","summary":"Duggan flashed some ability as a starter in 2019-2021, but he took his game to another level in 2022. With Duggan guiding the Horned Frogs, they had an undefeated regular season and earned a spot in the college football playoff. In 2022, Duggan completed 64 percent of his passes for 3,698 yards, 32 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He also had 423 yards and nine touchdowns on the ground.     For the NFL, Duggan could be a backup quarterback. He is too inconsistent of a passer in terms of his accuracy and ball placement. Duggan aims throws and uses his strength to deliver the ball as opposed to being a natural thrower. However, he does have good instincts as a quarterback.     Duggan is a good athlete who presents a real running threat. That makes him very good in the red zone, as he is a tough runner with quickness, agility and strength."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Derek Parish","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cory Trice","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jordon Riley","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jalen Brooks","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Isaiah Bolden","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"DJ Ivey","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Brayden Willis","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Brandon Hill","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Moro Ojomo","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Nic Jones","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Spencer Anderson","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Alex Austin","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ronnie Bell","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Gervarrius Owens","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jalen Graham","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Grant DuBose","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Alex Forsyth","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kendall Williamson","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Desjuan Johnson","year":2023}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Caleb Williams","year":2024,"height":73,"weight":218,"position":"Quarterback","college":"USC","pros":"Incredible ability to ad lib into big plays ; Creative ; Able to create on his own ; Very dangerous when plays break down ; Throws extremely well on the run ; Will make some unbelievable throws ; Strong arm ; Accurate ; Good ball placement ; Tremendous passing instincts ; Advanced feel ; Can power the ball downfield ; Throws a good deep ball ; Can rifle strikes into tight windows ; Able to loft in touch passes ; Will throw receivers open ; Leads his receivers for yards after the catch ; Shows good timing ; Good decision-making ; Poised in the pocket ; Very athletic ; Escapability; very adept to dodge the rush ; Dangerous runner ; Can hurt defenses with his feet ; Shows power as a runner ; Very tough as a runner ; Can carry his team to wins","cons":"Holds onto the ball too long ; Needs to get the ball out faster ; Puts pressure on his offensive line ; A little short ; Lack of height prevents him from seeing some throwing windows ; Footwork could improve ; Doesn’t always step into throws ; Deep-ball accuracy was off in 2023 ; Will leave some passes short ; Will force some passes into coverage ; Ego and high-maintenance family ; Has had issues with fumbles ; Can be careless with the ball at times","similar_player":"Pat Mahomes/Kyler Murray","simular_player_bio":"I don’t believe Williams will reach Mahomes’ level of success, but Williams’ skill set and style of play remind me of Mahomes. Some team sources said Williams looked like a bigger, thicker Kyler Murray, in their opinion.","summary":"After being a highly sought after recruit, Williams decided on going to Oklahoma, and he looked poised to continue the trend of head coach Lincoln Riley producing Heisman candidates and high first-round picks. As soon as his freshman season, Williams looked like he could be an even better player than Baker Mayfield or Kyler Murray were for the Sooners. When Spencer Rattler struggled, Williams replaced him as the starter and had an excellent year, completing 65 percent of his passes for 1,912 yards, 21 touchdowns and four interceptions. He also hurt defenses on the ground with six rushing touchdowns and lots of yardage. After the 2021 season, Williams transferred to USC to follow Riley."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jayden Daniels","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":210,"position":"Quarterback","college":"LSU","pros":"Tremendous dual-threat skill set ; Dynamic playmaker ; Can be a lethal point producer ; Above-average accuracy as a passer ; Excellent deep-ball accuracy ; Works through progressions ; Will read coverage ; Throws to the right receiver ; Can make the required throws ; Throws with quality timing ; Aggressive to push the ball downfield ; Hits receivers on the run ; Lofts ball well ; Throws a very catchable ball ; Leads receivers for more yardage after the catch ; Able to loft in touch passes ; Throws a very catchable ball ; Athleticism ; Elite mobility ; Very fast; can run away from defenders; Dynamic runner in the open field ; Can throw off platform ; Superb speed for a quarterback ; Avoided turnovers ; Good decision-maker ; Was not reckless with the ball ; Greatly improved as a pocket passer ; Showed huge improvement over 2022 and 2023 ; Good height ; Quality build ; Upside","cons":"Lacks special arm talent; Doesn’t throw with anticipation ; Has to see receivers come open before pulling trigger ; Will miss some open receivers at times ; Has to learn to slide to avoid injury","similar_player":"Lamar Jackson","simular_player_bio":"Some team sources say Daniels is a lot like Jackson. Both are fast, dynamic runners, with quality size and toughness. They each have some faults as a passer, but they make up for it with big plays and definitely have the passing ability to be effective throwing the ball. In the NFL, I think Daniels is going to be a dynamic playmaking dual-threat quarterback like Jackson is.","summary":"While Daniels received media attention during his final collegiate season, the dual-threat playmaker had already been on the radar of NFL teams for years. After an impressive debut as a freshman at Arizona State, I heard buzz from Southwest area scouts that Daniels could turn into a really good prospect. That season, he completed 61 percent of his passes for 2,943 yards with 17 touchdowns and two interceptions."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Drake Maye","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":220,"position":"Quarterback","college":"North Carolina","pros":"Lethal accuracy ; Very accurate passer in the middle of the field ; Pocket composure ; Generally a good decision-maker ; Can fit passes into tight windows ; Good ball placement in middle of the field ; Throws a very catchable ball ; Can throw receivers open ; Beats good coverage with accuracy, placement ; Leads receivers for more yardage after the catch ; Able to loft in touch passes ; Has enough arm strength to be effective at the pro level ; Ball security ; Keeps his eyes downfield while scrambling ; Advanced field vision ; Has some mobility ; Can pick up some yards on the ground ; Good height ; Thick build for the next level ; Rhythm thrower ; Well-rounded and advanced player","cons":"Good skill set, but not elite ; Footwork has to get better ; Identifying blitzes","similar_player":"Jared Goff","simular_player_bio":"Some team sources have said Maye is like Jared Goff, expect Maye is a better runner than Goff. It makes sense given that Maye is a very accurate rhythm passer like Goff. The sources who really like Maye think he is a better version of Goff with more athleticism and running ability. Other sources who aren’t in love with Maye have compared him to Kenny Pickett.","summary":"With Sam Howell at quarterback, North Carolina had a high-powered offense that lit up the scoreboard, especially in the 2020 season. Following Howell’s departure for the NFL, the Tar Heels’ offense didn’t miss a beat. In fact, in 2022 as a redshirt freshman season, Maye was an upgrade over Howell’s final season in Chapel Hill. In 2022, Maye completed 66 percent of his passes for 4,321 yards, 38 touchdowns and seven interceptions."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Joe Alt","year":2024,"height":80,"weight":315,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Notre Dame","pros":"Extremely effective blocker;Big;Long arms;Good upper body strength;Uses his hands well;Good hand placement;Battles defenders hard for four quarters;Sustains blocks;Ties up defenders;Manipulates and turns defenders;Good awareness;Smart;Intelligent; rapid reaction to defensive schemes;Solid feet;Enough quickness;Safe pick to be a good starter","cons":"Not an elite athlete;Has some stiffness;Not great at bending;Has some issues with anchoring","similar_player":"Mike McGlinchey","simular_player_bio":"Sources with NFL team have compared Alt to McGlinchey (6-8, 315). They are almost identical in size and have the same weaknesses of being a little stiff, not bending well, and having some anchor issues. However like McGlinchey in the 2018 NFL Draft, Alt is a safe pick to be a good NFL starter with Pro Bowl potential.","summary":"Alt follows in a line of quality NFL offensive line prospects out of Notre Dame like Mike McGlinchey, Ronnie Stanley, Quenton Nelson and the Martin brothers – Zach and Nick. After some early action as a backup, Alt became a starter five games into his freshman season and started the final eight games in 2021. In 2022, Alt started all 13 games at left tackle for the Fighting Irish and was a steady presence at the point of attack. He remained a good starter for them in 2023.     In the ground game, Alt is a contributor who uses his size to tie up defenders. He is not a physical force who will overpower and overwhelm defenders, knocking them backward or rolling them around the field. Alt is more of a blocker who ties up defenders, stalls them, turns them, and manipulates them out of the play. With Alt’s mass and length, defenders can struggle to get free of Alt to get in on a tackle.     For pass blocking, Alt has a natural advantage in that he is so huge that defenders have trouble getting around him. His mass and length forces them to take extra steps to get past Alt, and that gives his quarterback a split second, which can be valuable. Alt shows good awareness, intelligence, and developed technique. His technique can be seen with how he both uses and places his hands well. Alt’s hands, technique, and length make him very good at sustaining blocks. Aided by his length and mass, he ties up defenders and keeps them from shedding blocks easily.     Alt possesses adequate feet and quickness, but he is not an all-world athlete with excellent speed on the edge. Given his size, he is not a smooth mover who can slide with his feet and glide easily to cut off speed rushers, like say Ronnie Stanley. Alt gets into trouble when he stands up too high and lets defenders get into his chest.     Sources from around the NFL said Alt has some stiffness and is not a great bender. Those things lead to some problems with his anchor, which could be seen against Ohio State when Tyleik Williams gave Alt some problems. Teams have not graded Alt as high as Penei Sewell coming out of Oregon in 2021, but they view Alt as a very safe pick to be a good pro starter.     For the NFL, Alt should has Pro Bowl potential, and he should go in the top half of the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Malik Nabers","year":2024,"height":72,"weight":200,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"LSU","pros":"Explosive playmaker ; Fast ; Can run away from defensive backs ; Second-gear explosion ; Quick feet ; Agility ; Sudden ; Shifty ; Easy speed ; Superb route-runner ; Twitchy in and out of breaks ; Consistent to generate separation ; Can get open quickly ; Good hands ; Late hands ; Tracks the ball well ; High points naturally ; Body control ; Can challenge defenses vertically ; Fast; can burn cornerbacks over the top ; Good recognition, feel ; Dangerous runner after the catch ; Threat to score and rip off long gains on any touch ; First-step quickness ; Deep-threat receiver ; Killer mentality; lethal player who can dominate defenses; Playmaker ; Very athletic ; Put together well ; Experienced; ready to contribute quickly ; Excelled against elite competition ; Potential to be a No. 1 receiver in the NFL","cons":"Less than ideal height","similar_player":"Garrett Wilson","simular_player_bio":"Nabers’ overall style of play, with his speed, route-running, and yards-after-the-catch skills is reminiscent of Wilson. They also are almost identical in size, except Nabers looks stronger. Wilson went in the top 10 of the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, and I could see Nabers going in the top 10 of the 2024 NFL Draft.","summary":"There were big expectations for Kayshon Boutte to have a huge 2022 season for LSU, but Boutte struggled and Nabers established himself as the top receiver for Jayden Daniels. Nabers recorded 72 receptions in 2022 for 1,017 yards and three touchdowns. It was a big jump in production from 2021 when he caught 28 passes for 417 yards and four scores."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Michael Penix Jr.","year":2024,"height":75,"weight":214,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Washington","pros":"Strong arm; Very skilled at back-shoulder throws downfield ; Protects the football ; Can throw receivers open ; Has accuracy at times ; Ball placement is good at times; Shows good timing ; Able to loft in touch passes ; Will use his feet when needed ; Sneaky ability to pick up yards on the ground ; Quality size ; Strong build ; Hard worker ; Lots of experience ; Leader","cons":"Inconsistent accuracy ; Will have passes with poor ball placement ; Can struggle to throw well in the face of the rush ; Poor footwork ; Feet need development ; Misses some easy passes ; Some NFL coaches don’t like left-handed quarterbacks ; Field-vision problems ; Either doesn’t read coverage, or pre-determines a lot of throws ; Must improve working through progressions ; History of injuries ; Multiple shoulder injuries ; Multiple ACL tears","similar_player":"Josh Dobbs","simular_player_bio":"Penix reminds me of Dobbs. Both can be inconsistent passers who are playmakers when they are on their game and struggle when they are off. Both Penix and Dobbs have some athleticism and running ability. Dobbs was a mid-round pick to be a backup, and Penix could start out his pro career in a similar manner. Some NFL team sources said Penix is similar to Hendon Hooker at Tennessee, but Penix is left-handed and not as accurate as Hooker was in college.","summary":"Out of high school in Tampa, Florida, Penix landed at Indiana. He was then with the Hoosiers for four seasons. He tore his ACL in October of his freshman year. Penix returned the next season before going out for the year with a sternoclavicular joint injury to his right shoulder. In 2020, Penix suffered a second ACL tear. He then had a joint separation in his left – throwing – shoulder in 2021. After that fourth season, Penix transferred out of Indiana."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Rome Odunze","year":2024,"height":75,"weight":201,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Washington","pros":"Phenomenal back-shoulder receiver ; Superb at winning 50-50 passes ; Very skilled at making catches over defensive backs ; Tracks the ball extremely well ; Well-developed route-running ; Advanced technique ; Tracks the ball well ; Late hands ; Body control ; Can make some highlight-reel catches ; Good size; lanky build ; Gritty, competitive syle ; Dangerous run-after-the-catch skills ; Nose for the red zone","cons":"Lacks elite speed ; Lacks some twitch ; Could struggle to separate from NFL defensive backs","similar_player":"Mike Evans","simular_player_bio":"Odunze reminds me of Evans with his style of play, but I do not believe Odunze will be as good as the future Hall of Famer. However, I think Evans is faster and is better at separating from coverage through route-running. Odunze could be a good pro receiver who might be a poor-man’s version of Evans.","summary":"With the arrival of Michael Penix Jr. at quarterback, Odunze broke out for the Huskies in 2022, catching 75 passes for 1,145 yards and seven touchdowns. That was a huge jump in production over 2021, when Odunze totaled 41 catches for 415 yards and four touchdowns. In 2023, Odunze was even better, making a ton of clutch plays to help lead the Huskies to the National Championship. He hauled in 92 catches for 1,640 yards and 13 touchdowns on the year."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"J.J. McCarthy","year":2024,"height":75,"weight":202,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Michigan","pros":"Good skill set ; Strong arm ; Throws well outside the numbers ; Can make all the throws required ; Easy velocity; Can sling fastballs into tight windows ; Can toss touch passes ; Throws a catchable ball ; Capable of lofting the ball downfield ; Can make throws off platform ; Mobility ; Can hurt defenses on the ground ; Can pick up yards on the ground ; Tough ; Athletic ; Plays hurt ; Has some feel as a passer and in the pocket ; Hard worker ; Good character ; Upside","cons":"Lacks passing instincts ; Field vision needs development ; Can be late throwing down the middle, leading to incompletions ; Can be reckless, careless with the ball ; Poor decision-making ; Needs development","similar_player":"Daniel Jones/Will Levis","simular_player_bio":"Some team sources compared McCarthy to Jones, while some others said Will Levis. McCarthy reminds me of Jones in terms of athleticism, running ability, and quality arm talent. However also like Jones, there are a lack of passing instincts and some stretches of play when he does not make plays as a passer.","summary":"Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh had a number of top quarterback prospects recruited to Ann Arbor and eventually settled on McCarthy as the starter for the Wolverines. McCarthy saw some action in 2021 completing 34-of-59 passes – 58 percent – for 516 yards, five touchdown and two interceptions. In 2022, McCarthy became the starter for the Wolverines and had a strong debut, completing 65 percent of his passes for 2,719 yards, 22 touchdowns and four interceptions. McCarthy led Michigan to the college football playoff before a loss to TCU."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Bo Nix","year":2024,"height":74,"weight":214,"position":"Quarterback","college":"Oregon","pros":"Instinctive passer ; Accurate ; Gets the ball out fast ; Advanced field vision ; Works through progressions ; Recognizes coverage ; Anticipates ; Knows where to go with the ball ; Has enough arm to push vertically ; Good mobility ; Can avoid the rush ; Dangerous runner ; Can pick up yards on the ground ; Good burst for a quarterback ; Elusive runner ; Excellent touch passer ; Throws a very catchable ball ; Good ball placement ; Passes with good timing ; Lots of experience ; Leadership potential","cons":"Does not have special arm talent ; A little undersized ; Lacks elite traits","similar_player":"Baker Mayfield","simular_player_bio":"Nix reminds me of Mayfield, but Nix has more size, is a better athlete, and a better runner. They also both have some arm limitations. Nix could end up being a solid, but not elite, starter – similar to what Mayfield has become in the NFL.","summary":"Some in the NFL still abide by philosophies set out by Bill Parcells in which he wanted quarterback draft-prospects to have started for three years before coming to the NFL because those players would have gone through some highs and lows while enduring the pressure of being the face of a program. Evaluators who still believe in that will like Bo Nix because he enters the next level possessing five years of starting experience from Auburn and Oregon."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Brock Bowers","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":230,"position":"Tight End","college":"Georgia","pros":"Mismatch weapon ; Fast for a tight end ; Speed to separate; shakes and runs by defensive backs ; Excellent route-runner ; Burst out of his breaks ; Change-of-direction skills ; Athletic; agile ; Superb after the catch ; Excellent red-zone weapon ; Superb at 50-50 passes ; Never truly covered ; Leaping ability ; Good catch radius ; Makes catches with ease over defensive backs ; Outstanding middle-seam tight end ; High points the ball well ; Superb body control ; Quick release off the line ; Size/speed mismatch versus defensive backs and linebackers ; Adept at finding the soft spot in zone ; Tracks the ball well ; Fights hard as a blocker; Hits blocks on the second level ; Can sustain his blocks ; Long-term starting potential ; Effective against good competition ; Intelligent","cons":"Undersized ; Lacks strength ; Will struggle as an inline blocker","similar_player":"Jonnu Smith","simular_player_bio":"In terms of style of play, Bowers looks liked San Francisco’s George Kittle (6-4, 250) in his games with Georgia. Kittle, however, is significantly bigger than Bowers by 20 pounds and has more height and length. Jonnu Smith (6-3, 248) is closer in size to Bowers, and Smith has been a dangerous receiving tight end in the NFL. Smith and Bowers are fast, good route-runners with athleticism. They also are undersized for blocking NFL front-seven defenders. Thus as a pro, Bowers could end up being a player similar to Smith.","summary":"Over the past couple of seasons, the Georgia tight end room was known as being supremely talented with a trio of Bowers, Darnell Washington and Arik Gilbert. Washington and Gilbert would have been starters at most schools, but with Bowers in Athens, they had to settle for backup roles. Bowers was a dynamic force and clutch playmaker who was a vital contributor to the program’s back-to-back National Championships."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Taliese Fuaga","year":2024,"height":77,"weight":332,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Oregon State","pros":"Massive size with height and weight ; Natural strength ; Very powerful ; Heavy hands ; Overwhelms in the ground game ; Can be a road grader who drive blocks defenders off the ball ; Overpowers defensive linemen ; Finishes blocks well ; Violent blocker ; Nastiness ; Plays with a mean streak ; Quick to the second level ; Anchors against bull rushes ; Gets out of stance with speed ; Physical ; Fighter; physical demeanor ; Sustains blocks ; Blocks through the whistle","cons":"Short arms – 33.38 inches ; Some teams see him as guard only ; Could have issues with speed rushers at right tackle ; Could have issues with long edge rushers at right tackle ; Heavy feet at times ; Not a fit to play left tackle","similar_player":"Brandon Scherff","simular_player_bio":"For the NFL, Fuaga is similar to Scheff coming out of Iowa. Both were bulls in the ground game who could be physically dominant and violent. Scherff (6-5, 315) also played tackle in college, but his lack of arm length and feet made him a better fit inside at guard in the NFL. I could see the same future for Fuaga, who could potentially be a similar caliber player to the Pro Bowl guard Scherff.","summary":"Fuaga saw some playing time as a backup during his redshirt freshman season in 2021 before breaking into the starting lineup in 2022. Over the next two seasons, Fuaga started at right tackle for the Beavers. He was one of the most violent blockers in college football over that span."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Laiatu Latu","year":2024,"height":77,"weight":265,"position":"Defensive End","college":"UCLA","pros":"Instinctive ; Superb hand usage ; Excellent motor ; Advanced read-and-react skills ; Good vision ; Adjusts well to moving quarterbacks, running backs ; Burst off the ball ; Good get off ; Enough speed to get around the corner ; Dangerous inside rush move ; Has a burst to close on the quarterback ; Functional strength, length ; Ability to use hands and feet at same time ; Active hands ; Able to shed blocks ; Agile; not stiff ; Nice ability to redirect ; Tough run defender ; Upside to get better ; Versatile for 3-4 or 4-3 defense","cons":"Not a pure speed demon ; Could use refinement of pass-rushing moves ; Decent, but not elite, speed ; Serious neck injury at Washington","similar_player":"Jaelan Phillips","simular_player_bio":"In terms of style of play, Latu reminds me of Phillips. Phillips has a little more speed, athleticism and explosion, while Latu showed more instincts and hand usage. They are almost identical in size and had some similarities in their development as collegiate players. Latu could potentially become an NFL edge rusher similar to Phillips.","summary":"Latu’s collegiate career almost ended early due to injury issues. A serious neck injury cost him the 2020 and 2021 seasons. Then Washington Huskies coach Jimmy Lake said Latu’s career was over. After seeing more specialists and transferring to UCLA, Latu received clearance to start playing again. He then broke out for the Bruins in 2022 with 10.5 sacks, 36 tackles, 12.5 tackles for a loss and three forced fumbles. As a senior, Latu was even better, recording 49 tackles with 21.5 tackles for a loss, 13 sacks, two forced fumbles, two interceptions and two passes batted."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dallas Turner","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":2458,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Alabama","pros":"Explosive speed off the edge ; Superb athleticism ; Extremely fast ; Natural pass-rush ability ; Good get-off ; Excellent in pursuit ; Potential for repertoire of pass-rushing moves ; More than enough speed to get around the corner ; Active hands ; Uses hands and feet at same time ; Agility to sink his hips/shoulder ; Splash plays ; Makes plays in the clutch ; Developed strength ; Holds ground well for his size ; Will shed blocks and make tackles ; Agility to dodge blockers on the run ; Pursuit run defense ; Very athletic ; Good height and length ; Upside ; Good character","cons":"Needs more pass-rushing moves ; Needs to learn rush angles ; Needs to improve technique ; Could struggle with NFL mass ; Underweight to be a 4-3 defensive end","similar_player":"Brian Burns","simular_player_bio":"A few team sources have said Turner has a similar skill set to Burns coming out of Florida State. They said Burns was more bendy and had more developed pass-rushing moves, while Turner is stronger and tougher against the run compared to how Burns was with the Seminoles. As a pro, Turner could develop into being an edge rusher similar to Burns.","summary":"In the passing-driven NFL, edge defenders who can get after the quarterback are always in demand. With his speed, athleticism and length, Turner has the potential to be an impactful edge defender who could have double-digit sack potential as a pro. Over three years at Alabama, he proved to be a consistent quarterback hunter."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Amarius Mims","year":2024,"height":79,"weight":340,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Georgia","pros":"Tremendous skill set ; Extremely talented ; Elite athlete ; Great arm length – 36.13 inches ; Massive wing span – 86.75 inches ; Ideal height, length, weight ; Superb athleticism ; Fast to mirror speed rushers ; Can play the typewriter to cut off the corner ; Fast to the second level, open field ; Outstanding body lean ; Bends at the knee ; Good leverage overall ; Fires out of his stance ; Quick hands to engage defenders ; Superb ability to sustain bolocks ; Excellent agility ; Smooth mover ; Blocks with an attitude ; Punishes second-level defenders ; Quick feet ; Easily gets depth in his drop to neutralize speed rushers ; Bends at the knee ; Doesn’t have to reach for rushers ; Can defenders off the ball ; Able to generate movement as a run blocker ; Asset in short yardage ; Walls off and ties up defenders in the ground game ; Bulk to hold his ground against bull rushes ; Can anchor against bull rushes ; Excellent body composition ; Little body fat ; Athletic upside ; Has ton of upside ; Fits man- or zone-blocking schemes","cons":"Lacks experience ; Very few starts in college; Durability ; Injured twice in his only season as a starter","similar_player":"Tyron Smith","simular_player_bio":"Team sources have said Mims’ skill set and body are similar to Smith coming out of USC. Smith has been an outstanding offensive tackle for the Cowboys, and if Mims lands with the right team, he has that kind of All-Pro potential as well.","summary":"In the passing-driven NFL, edge protection is critical at keeping franchise quarterbacks healthy and effective. Coaches also want offensive lineman capable of generating movement in the ground game and helping to establish the run. Mims has a top-10 skill set with incredible natural talent. He is one of the freakiest athletes in the 2024 NFL Draft, and the only reason why he won’t go as a top-10 pick is because of his lack of experience."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jared Verse","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":260,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Florida State","pros":"Dangerous edge rusher;Powerful bull rush;Serious speed to power;Instincts;Natural edge defender;Excellent motor;Competitor; fighter;Plays hard;Good motor;Enough speed to get around the corner;Burst to close;Active hands;Ability to use hands and feet at same time;Able to shed blocks;Good run defender;Pursues out of his gap;Can hold his gap;Plays bigger than listed numbers;Play recognition;Vision;Tone setter","cons":"Has some stiffness;Lacks elite speed;A little undersized;Will have quiet games, stretches;Did a lot of damage against bad opponents","similar_player":"Cam Jordan","simular_player_bio":"Verse has a similar playing style to Jordan. Both are dangerous pass rushers who offer physical run defense. Jordan was a late first-round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, and Verse could be a late first-rounder in the 2024 NFL Draft.","summary":"In the new era of college football, small-school talents are getting snatched up in the transfer portal and moving onto bigger competition. Verse started his career playing for Albany, where he impressed. Verse began as an undersized player and added weight while switching from tight end to defensive end. In two seasons with Albany – 15 games -, Verse totaled 74 tackles, 21.5 tackles for a loss, 14.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. In his final season at Albany in 2021 specifically, he recorded 10 tackles for a loss, four sacks and 22 tackles. He played well against good competition that season.     Verse then transferred in 2022 to join Florida State, where he showed he has NFL talent. Verse provided a big presence for the Seminoles that season while totaling 47 tackles, 16.5 tackles for a loss and nine sacks. It was surprising when Verse decided to return to Florida State and not enter the 2023 NFL Draft. Verse then recorded 41 tackles, nine sacks and two passes batted in 2023. He was quiet in a lot of games, but had some big performances against weak opponents. Verse recorded 6.5 of his sacks against Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, and Florida.     As a pass rusher, Verse is a tough defender who shows some natural ability to get after the quarterback. Verse plays hard and has a very good motor that allows him to generate some late pressures even after being initially blocked. While he is not elite speed demon off the edge, Verse displays quickness to close and is a threat to turn the corner and have enough speed to dart by offensive tackles. Along with his speed, Verse has functional strength to shed blocks, using his hands well to break free of blocks and then having the quickness to dart away. Verse has a powerful bull rush and shows some serious speed to power. He had some impressive rushes where he burst off the line, slammed into the chest of the offensive tackle, and rolled them back to the quarterback.     Verse’s strength translates to run defense, where he can stack offensive linemen at the line of scrimmage and keep them from pushing him backward. With his active hands, Verse shows the ability to work off his blocks and make tackles out of his gap. Using his steady motor, Verse plays hard and fights to get in on tackles in the ground game. You don’t see Verse taking plays off or loafing when the play goes away from him.     For the NFL, Verse looks like an impactful edge rusher who could fit in either a 4-3 or a 3-4 defense. He can line up over either offensive tackle and should be an asset as a pass rusher and run defender. Some pro team sources are projecting Verse to be a pick in the back half of the first round during the 2024 NFL Draft. However, it would only take one team to fall in love with him to draft him a little higher."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Troy Fautanu","year":2024,"height":75,"weight":317,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Washington","pros":"Excellent athlete ; Extremely quick for an offensive lineman ; Versatility; can play inside or on the edge ; Quick feet ; Gets depth in his drop to neutralize speed rushers ; Can play the typewriter to cut off the corner ; Natural knee bender ; Nimble, fluid mover ; Quick twitch movement for an OL ; Hand placement ; Sustains blocks well ; Can get to the second level ; Quick out of his stance ; Skilled to hit combo blocks ; Walls off and ties up defenders in the ground game ; Exceptional agility ; Experienced ; Very good arm length – 35 inches ; Amazing fit in a zone-blocking system ; Athletic upside","cons":"Short ; Lacks height ; Not powerful ; Not a bulldozer in the ground game ; Lacks heavy hands ; Has some mental lapses ; Anchor is just okay","similar_player":"Rashawn Slater","simular_player_bio":"Team sources have compared Fautanu to Slater, which makes a lot of sense. There were some teams sources that said they thoughy Slater lacked the length to stay at tackle in the NFL, and there are the same questions about Fautanu. Slater checked in at 6-foot-3, 305 pounds entering the league and since then has added about 10 pounds. Fautanu is almost identical in size to Slater, and both are very good athletes.","summary":"Fautanu served as a backup for three seasons with the Huskies before breaking into the starting lineup during the 2022 season. He then locked down the left tackle position for two years and was very reliable in protecting the front side of left-handed quarterback Michael Penix Jr. Fautanu had an excellent senior season in helping Washington get all the way to the National Championship game."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chop Robinson","year":2024,"height":75,"weight":250,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Penn State","pros":"Fast ; Extremely athletic ; Explosive ; Dangerous pass rusher on the edge ; Speed to turn the corner ; Very bendy ; Excellent agility ; Can sink his hips and dip low under blockers ; Closes in a hurry ; Excellent pursuit skills ; Run-and-chase defender ; Natural in space ; Makes big plays in the backfield ; Natural quarterback hunter ; Good character","cons":"Undersized ; Lacks height, length, weight for a NFL edge defender ; Weak in run defense ; Teams will run at him ; Could be limited to being a designated pass rusher only","similar_player":"Dee Ford","simular_player_bio":"Team sources have said Robinson is similar to Ford, but Robinson is more athletic. Ford notched a couple of double-digit sack seasons for the Chiefs after being a first-round pick. If Robinson pans out in the NFL, he could be an edge rusher similar to Ford.","summary":"Coming out of high school, Robinson was a top recruit who landed at Maryland. As a freshman in 2021, he recorded 19 tackles and two sacks. He then transferred to Penn State and flashed a serious ability to make plays in the backfield. In 2022, he recorded 5.5 sacks, 10 tackles for a loss, two passes batted, one forced fumble and 26 tackles. During 2023, Robinson missed time with a leg injury, played in only seven games. He totaled 15 tackles, four sacks, two forced fumbles and two passes batted over those contests."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Quinyon Mitchell","year":2024,"height":72,"weight":196,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Toledo","pros":"Excellent skill set ; Ideal height, weight, speed ; Tremendous ball skills ; Interception threat ; Soft hands ; Good return skills ; Superb at breaking up passes ; Times hand slaps well ; Man-to-man cover corner ; Can run the route to prevent separation ; Loose hips to turn and run ; Can play off-man coverage ; Adept at timing contact ; Very athletic ; Flexility to play any scheme, technique ; Has twitchy athleticism ; Recoverability ; Burst to close space ; Drives hard on routes, passes ; Will get physical ; Quality run defender ; Willing to tackle ; Contributes to run defense","cons":"Raw ; Could use grooming on technique ; Big jump in competition ; Season-ending shoulder injury in 2021","similar_player":"James Bradberry","simular_player_bio":"Mitchell is reminiscent Bradberry, Both are big, quick, smooth athletes who can really cover. Bradberry had a lot of upside coming out Samford in 2016, and Mitchell does as well coming out of Toledo. They also are both smaller-school products who will need transition time given the huge jump in competition.","summary":"Over the past two seasons, Mitchell was one of the most prolific cornerbacks in college football in terms of ball production. He got started in 2021, recording 34 tackles, eight breakups, a sack and forced fumble. Mitchell then broke out in 2022 with a huge year of five interceptions, 19 passes broken up and 42 tackles. In 2023, he totaled 18 passes defended, an interception and 41 tackles."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Brian Thomas Jr.","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":205,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"LSU","pros":"Tall receiver ; Fast; can go vertical ; Presents mismatch ability with size or speed; Playmaker ; Explosive speed to get vertical ; Threat to rip off a chunk gain on any reception ; Deceptive speed ; Burst to get downfield ; Maintains speed throughout the route ; Quick release off of the line ; First-step quickness ; Challenges the defense downfield ; Body control ; Quick feet ; Leaping ability ; Very good on contested catches ; Dangerous to win 50-50 passes ; Skill set of a No. 1 receiver for the NFL","cons":"Doesn’t play to size ; Not a good route runner ; Not tough ; Drops passes","similar_player":"Marquez Valdes-Scantling","simular_player_bio":"Thomas is very similar to Valdes-Scantling. They are almost identical in size while both have deep speed to stretch defenses vertically. Valdes-Scantling (6-4, 205) has a habit of playing a little smaller than his listed numbers and has some finesse aspects to his game. In the NFL, Thomas could end up being a wideout similar to Valdes-Scantling as a player who will flash big-time ability.","summary":"The LSU offense was lethal in 2023, and quarterback Jayden Daniels produced some huge numbers en route to winning the Heisman Trophy. Malik Nabers was the Tigers’ No. 1 receiver, but Thomas also was a dangerous weapon who had a breakout year in the SEC. In 2023, Thomas caught 68 passes for 1,177 yards – a 17.3 average – and 17 touchdowns. It was a huge increase in production over his sophomore (31-361-5) and freshman (28-359-2) seasons. With Daniels moving on to the NFL, Thomas followed suit."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Terrion Arnold","year":2024,"height":72,"weight":196,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Alabama","pros":"Good height;Good length;Instinctive;Dangerous zone corner;Doesn’t panic when the ball is thrown at him;Plays the ball well in air;Good ball skills;Can play off-man coverage;Can play press-man coverage;Ball aware;Quality route recognition;Good vision;Height to match up against big receivers","cons":"Not fast;Could have problems with NFL deep-threat receivers","similar_player":"Kyle Fuller","simular_player_bio":"Arnold reminds me of Fuller (5-11, 200) during his good seasons with the Bears. Fuller was a good athlete and instinctive. He was faster than Arnold, hence Fuller went in the top half of the first round in his draft. Arnold, meanwhile, could go a little lower in the 2024 NFL Draft.","summary":"After redshirting for a season, Terrion ‘Ghost’ Arnold worked his way onto the field as a redshirt freshman in 2022, recording 45 tackles, an interception and eight passes defended. Arnold formed a nice trio with Kool-Aid McKinstry and safety/nickel corner Brian Branch. While McKinstry got more media hype, Arnold was the No. 1 corner for Alabama in 2023. McKinstry had zero interceptions, but Arnold created splash plays while being more consistent in coverage than McKinstry. In 2023, Arnold totaled 63 tackles, five interceptions and 12 passes broken up.     With his skill set, Arnold definitely has the physical tools to play in the NFL. He possesses quality size alongside good length to match up against big receivers. Beyond having size, Arnold displays good instincts and plays with good technique. Arnold has a burst to close when playing in zone, and he also is capable of playing press- or off-man coverage. Between his awareness, athleticism, height and length, Arnold has nice recoverability to make up ground if he gives up some separation. Arnold also shows quality route recognition and is smooth to run in coverage and stick with his assignment.     For big cornerbacks, a natural issue is stiffness, but Arnold is an excellent athlete with real twitch. He is fluid and loose, which lets him flip his hips to run with receivers. Arnold’s athleticism could be seen with how he would redirect and break on the ball over 2023. In his third season, Arnold showed impressive ball skills to make interceptions and slap passes away. His ball skills are a nice cherry on top for an athletic corner who could be very good in zone as a pro.     In coverage, Arnold needs to trigger faster and play with more confidence. He has a skill set and ability, but he could use more belief in his abilities to grow more confident.     The major concern with Arnold is his speed. Some team sources have said Arnold has everything you want in a corner except for being fast. Hence, Arnold could have issues on go routes and preventing pro receivers from beating him deep down the field. The lack of speed presents some limitations for man coverage and the type of receivers he can line up against. Arnold could be best off as a pro playing in a zone-based defense.     Arnold looks like he has the potential to be a solid starting corner at the next level. In the 2024 NFL Draft, Arnold could go be selected in the back half of the first round, and he should get snatched up quickly if he gets to the second round."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jordan Morgan","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":312,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Arizona","pros":"Skilled pass protector ; Very good against speed rushers ; Gets depth in his drop to neutralize speed ; Good athlete ; Speedy ; Quick feet ; Bends at the knee ; Smooth mover ; Quick to the second level ; Good in space ; Fluid feet ; Turns, manipulates defenders in run blocking ; Upside","cons":"Finesse blocker ; Not physical ; Does not have a mean streak, tenacity ; Powerful edge rushers could give him problems ; Could stand to get stronger ; Not a bull dozer in the ground game ; Could struggle to knock NFL linemen off the ball ; Lacks heavy hands ; Extremely short arms – 32.88 inches","similar_player":"Taylor Decker","simular_player_bio":"Morgan is similar to Decker as both are athletic, quick pass protectors. They both are finesse blockers who are not overly physical and are not finishers. Decker was picked in the back half of the first round of his draft class, and Morgan could go in that range this year during the 2024 NFL Draft.","summary":"Morgan had a couple of starts at left tackle during his freshman – 2019 – and sophomore – 2020 – seasons before becoming a full-times starter in 2021. For the next three seasons, Morgan held down the left tackle spot for Arizona while showing improvement each year. He was an excellent pass blocker over the 2022 and 2023 seasons."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Graham Barton","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":314,"position":"Guard","college":"Duke","pros":"Good power;Physical blocker;Blocks through the whistle;Will finish defenders off;Quality athlete;Very quick for an offensive lineman;Excellent technique;Quick feet;Gets depth in his drop to neutralize speed rushers;Can play the typewriter to cut off the corner;Natural knee bender;Hand placement;Has the power to get a push in the ground game;Sustains blocks well;Tremendous blocker at the second level;Fires out of his stance;Skilled to hit combo blocks;Walls off and ties up defenders in the ground game;Exceptional agility;Very quick to the second level;Lots of experience;Fit for a zone-blocking system;Fits a power-man blocking scheme","cons":"Short arms;Lacks length;Should move inside in the NFL;Has problems with speed-to-power;Has anchor issues on the edge","similar_player":"Travis Fredrick","simular_player_bio":"Barton is reminiscent of Fredrick. They are almost identical in size and tough fighters at the line of scrimmage. Fredrick (6-4, 320) had the size to be a guard or center, but center was his best fit. I could see center being Barton’s best fit as a pro.","summary":"Over the past four seasons, Barton was a good starter for the Blue Devils. He played some center as a freshman before serving as their starting left tackle from 2021-2023.     As a pass blocker, Barton can bend and is a smooth mover. He has quick feet and can play the typewriter to glide with pass rushers to keep them from running the arc around him. Barton does not have good length, but he uses what he has well and is a smart tactician regarding how he engages defenders. Barton places his hands well to sustain blocks and shows good technique for negating speed rushes.     In pass protection, Barton has some issues with his anchor, as he is susceptible to some speed-to-power rushes – see Barton versus Jared Verse in the Florida State game. Given that anchor trouble and his lack of length, Barton should move inside to guard or center in the NFL.     In the ground game, Barton is effective and contributes well. He generates movement on defenders, possesing the ability to push them or manipulate them through some advanced power. In 2023, Barton showed strength and power to knock defenders off the ball and drive them backward. He will block through the whistle and finishes defenders off with some violence.     Barton was a tough blocker for DUke in short-yardage situations, and he displayed the necessary strength to be a starting interior blocker in the NFL. Barton fires off the ball with an impressive burst, and that will serve him well on the inside. Thanks to his quickness and ability to bolt out of his stance, Barton is very good at firing to the second level to get to blocks on linebackers or move in space pulling around the line.     The big knocks on Barton are short arms and a lack of anchor, but he has a good skill set with advanced technique, so the lack of length was not a problem at Duke.     Some NFL team sources said they think Barton could be a very good starting guard at the next level, and some other sources said they felt Barton could be an elite center. Barton is a pure football player who could be a plug-and-play starter. He has a shot of sneaking into the late first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, but he is more likely to go in the second round."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Darius Robinson","year":2024,"height":77,"weight":286,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Missouri","pros":"Excellent power rush ; Big; versatile size for end ; Powerful ; Advanced ability to shed blocks ; Dangerous bull rush ; Heavy hands ; Strong ; Long ; Can hold his gap in run defense ; Plays with good power ; Sets a tough edge ; Instincts ; Intelligent ; Upside ; Disruptive ; Could play end or tackle in sub package ; Good motor","cons":"Lacks juice ; Lacks explosion ; Won’t be a fast edge rusher at the pro level","similar_player":"Cam Jordan","simular_player_bio":"Robinson compared reasonably well with Jordan. Both are strong, physical and tenacious. Jordan was not a pure speed demon off the edge, but neither is Robinson.","summary":"After three quiet seasons, Robinson started to flash some ability in 2022 when he racked up 3.5 sacks, 5.5 tackles for a loss and 35 tackles. The senior was one of the best defensive linemen in the SEC during 2023, providing a lot of disruption at the line of scrimmage. In 2023, he totaled 43 tackles, 14 tackles for a loss, 8.5 sacks and a forced fumble. Robinson then went on to have an excellent week of practice at the Senior Bowl."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Xavier Worthy","year":2024,"height":73,"weight":172,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Texas","pros":"Fast ; Explosive ; Burst off the line and out of breaks ; Consistently creates separation ; Deep-threat receiver ; Good concentration ; Second-gear speed ; Tracks the ball well ; Threat to score on any touch ; Stretches a defense vertically ; Plays tough ; Dangerous punt returner","cons":"Thin frame; slim build ; Could struggle with physical corners; Could struggle to get off press coverage","similar_player":"Will Fuller","simular_player_bio":"Worthy is similar to a shorter version of Fuller when Fuller was playing well for the Texans. Both are fast, skinny receivers who bring explosive playmaking. Fuller went in the back half of the first round in the 2016 NFL Draft, and Worthy could go in that range this year. If Worthy pans out, I could see him being similar to Fuller.","summary":"From his true freshman 2021 season, Worthy was a playmaking presence for Texas. He recorded 62 catches that season for 981 yards and 12 touchdowns. While dealing injuries at the quarterback position as a sophomore, Worthy continued to play at a high-level, making 60 receptions for 760 yards and nine touchdowns. He also contributed some as a punt returner with 9.7 yards per return."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tyler Guyton","year":2024,"height":79,"weight":328,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Oklahoma","pros":"Monster size; Talented ; Huge upside ; Overwhelming size; Tough for defenders to get around ; Smooth for a big blocker; Quick to the second level, open field ; Good in space ; Large wing span ; Gets depth in his drop to negate speed rushes ; Ability to move his feet to get depth ; Can win in the ground game ; Can overwhelm defenders as a run blocker","cons":"Inconsistent ; Immature ; Makeup issues ; Rawness ; Needs to improve leverage at point of attack ; Should improve hand placement; Could have weight issues in the NFL","similar_player":"Phil Loadholt","simular_player_bio":"Some team sources have said Guyton is similar to Loadholt. Both are massive offensive linemen from Oklahoma. Loadholt (6-8, 345) was a second-round pick, and Guyton should be an early-rounder this year in the 2024 NFL Draft.","summary":"After starting out his collegiate career at TCU in 2021, Guyton transferred to Oklahoma and worked his way onto the field. He saw some action in 2022 before becoming a starter in 2023. Guyton had a quality year at right tackle for the Sooners."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Nate Wiggins","year":2024,"height":74,"weight":201,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Clemson","pros":"Very good skill set ; Talent to be special man-cover corner ; Smooth mover to run the route and prevent separation ; Fast feet ; Instinctive ; Ideal height ; Good length ; Fast ; Easy speed with an amazing burst to close ; Height to match up against big receivers ; Fast to match up against speed receivers ; Covers receivers deep over the top ; Doesn’t need safety help ; Body control ; Agile ; Can flip his hips and run ; Good vision, eye discipline ; Should be able to play quickly ; Upside ; If he gets a little better, could be elite ; Showed big improvement from 2022 to 2023 tape","cons":"Lacks physicality ; Will grab some at the top of the route ; Skinny ; Could have issues as a tackler ; Might not be a good run defender in the NFL","similar_player":"Christian Gonzalez","simular_player_bio":"Wiggins reminds me of Gonzalez in terms of being tall, long, fast and athletic, while lacking some physicality. Gonzalez was a mid-first-round pick in 2023, and Wiggins could go in the same range this year during the 2024 NFL Draft.","summary":"Wiggins broke onto the scene in 2022, putting together a strong debut for the Tigers with 30 tackles, one interception and 11 passes defended. While it was a good start, Wiggins had some uneven moments, but he was only a first-year starter. Wiggins showed serious improvement in 2023 with a fantastic junior year in which he racked up 28 tackles, two interceptions, six passes defended, one sack and two forced fumbles."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ricky Pearsall","year":2024,"height":72,"weight":193,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Florida","pros":"Natural wide receiver; pure football player ; Excellent route-runner; sudden out of breaks ; Explosive out of cuts ; Dangerous run-after-the-catch skills ; Second-gear speed ; Can challenge defenses deep ; Quick release off of the line ; First-step quickness ; Body control ; Quick feet ; Leaping ability ; Late hands ; High points the ball well ; Excellent hands; very reliable to make the catch ; Instinctive; good feel; Dangerous on 50-50 passes ; Red-zone and third-down weapon ; Willing blocker ; Adept at finding soft spots in zone ; Can defeat double teams ; Good athleticism ; Durable ; Experienced; ready to contribute quickly ; Excelled against elite competition","cons":"Good, but not great, speed ; Good, but not great, size","similar_player":"Chris Godwin","simular_player_bio":"Pearsall’s combination of size, quickness, and route-running remind me of Godwin. Godwin was a second-day pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, and Pearsall has the ability to be a dangerous starter and an excellent second-day value pick like Godwin was.","summary":"Pearsall started out his college career at Arizona State, where he was horribly under-utilized. He totaled 13 catches over 2019 and 2020, but in 2021, he saw more opportunities and caught 48 passes for 580 yards and four touchdowns. Pearsall transferred to Florida for 2022, where he was instantly the No. 1 wide receiver for Anthony Richardson. That season, Pearsall brought in 33 receptions for 661 yards and five touchdowns. He would have had an even bigger season, but Richardson was very streaky and inaccurate. Pearsall returned to the Gators for his senior year and caught 65 passes for 965 yards and four touchdowns. He played better than the numbers illustrated, and after the season, he turned in an excellent week of practice at the Senior Bowl."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Xavier Legette","year":2024,"height":75,"weight":227,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"South Carolina","pros":"Dangerous playmaker downfield; Good speed; can stretch a defense vertically ; Dominant size; Always open because of his size; Playmaker; threat to score from anywhere on the field; Impressive body control; Tracks the ball well ; Very good along the sideline; Skilled at making contested catches over defensive backs; Big target ; Leaping ability; Physical with corners; Attacks the football; Red-zone weapon; Presents a size mismatch; Can run away from defensive backs ; Enough quickness to get separation ; Third-down weapon ; Gets yards after catch; Nice fit for a West Coast offense ; Scheme versatility ; Upside","cons":"Raw ; Needs development in route-running ; One-year wonder","similar_player":"Breshad Perriman","simular_player_bio":"Legette is reminiscent of Perriman coming out of Central Florida. Perriman (6-2, 215) and Legette are close to the same size and showed good speed for big receivers. Perriman also had some rawness entering the NFL, and that led to him being a late first-rounder. Legette could be a better version of Perriman as a pro.","summary":"Legette was one of the SEC’s breakout playmakers in 2023, catching 71 passes for 1,255 yards and seven touchdowns. It was a huge increase in production compared to 2022 (18-167-3) and 2021 (8-63-1). Legette was a starter in many games during those previous seasons, but everything clicked for him as a super-senior and he was the No. 1 receiver for Spencer Rattler."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Keon Coleman","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":215,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Florida State","pros":"Big, physical receiver ; Size mismatch ; Very athletic for a big wideout ; Tough receiver ; Willing to go across the middle ; Good route-runner ; Strong hands ; Dangerous after the catch ; Has a burst to run away from defenders ; Able to work his way for more yardage ; Dangerous on 50-50 passes ; Could be superb red-zone weapon ; Out-positions defensive backs on contested catches ; High points the ball ; Gritty receiver ; Reliable; rarely drops passes ; Tracks the ball well ; Adjusts well ; Late hands ; Good technique ; Adept at finding soft spots in zone ; Experienced and successful against good college programs ; Makes big plays in the clutch ; Strong ; Thick frame to push defensive backs around ; Physical ; Ready to contribute quickly ; Could be emergency punt returner","cons":"Not a burner ; Lacks deep speed ; Could have separation issues from NFL corners","similar_player":"Michael Pittman Jr","simular_player_bio":"Team sources said Coleman reminds them of Pittman. They shared they feel Coleman could be a similar quality pro starter like Pittman has become for Indianapolis.","summary":"As a top recruit of former Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker, Coleman first broke onto the scene in 2022 when he caught 58 passes for 798 yards and seven touchdowns for the Spartans. Following the 2022 season, Coleman entered the transfer portal and ended up at Florida State. Sources from some of the college teams that were trying to land Coleman said he was very calculated in wanting a quality quarterback, but also another good receiver to work with him and help each other avoid double teams. Those conditions were met by Florida State, which had quarterback Jordan Travis and wideout Johnny Wilson.     Coleman had an electric 2023 season opener with Florida State with nine catches for 122 yards and three touchdowns. He went on to play well over the rest of the year, finishing with a total of 50 receptions for 658 yards and 11 touchdowns. There were many games in which the Seminoles did not utilize Coleman enough. He also did a good job of filling in as a punt returner for Florida State."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ladd McConkey","year":2024,"height":71,"weight":187,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Georgia","pros":"Tremendous yards-after-the-catch receiver ; Superb route-runner ; Sudden quickness ; Consistently generates separation ; Doesn’t take extra steps in and out of breaks ; Tracks the ball well ; Good ball adjustment ; Advanced body control ; Reliable hands ; Late hands to make receptions ; Natural hands catcher ; Makes contested catches ; Concentration ; Ready to contribute immediately ; Experienced and successful against good college programs ; Creates mismatches out of the slot","cons":"Lacks elite speed ; Small; undersized ; Durability ; Limited to slot","similar_player":"John Metchie/Hunter Renfrow","simular_player_bio":"Metchie and McConkey are identical in size and have similar skill sets. Neither is especially dominant in terms of size or speed, but they are polished receivers. With McConkey having only played one season, another comparison would be Renfrow. Renfrow was an excellent slot receiver in Jon Gruden’s offense, but has not been as effective since Las Vegas changed schemes.","summary":"Over the past few seasons, Georgia has had some very talented wide receivers come through the program, even though they did not have big production in college. McConkey was part of that group, as he never had 800 yards or even 60 receptions in a season. However, he flashed next-level ability over the past three years. In 2021, McConkey brought in 31 catches for 447 yards and five touchdowns. A year later, he had his best season while helping the Bulldogs to repeat as National Champions, hauling in 58 passes for 762 yards and seven touchdowns. A back injury cost McConkey some games in 2023, plus the Bulldogs were breaking in a new quarterback. While playing in eight of Georgia’s 14 games, McConkey caught 29 passes for 456 yards and two touchdowns."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ruke Orhorhoro","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":294,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"Clemson","pros":"Tough defender ; Athletic; quick interior defender ; Quick at the point of attack ; Good get-off ; Quick feet ; Fires his gap quickly ; Disruptive in the backfield ; Quick at the point of attack ; Good technique ; Plays with good pad level ; Can contribute some interior pass rush ; Quality run defender ; Developed upper body strength ; Strong to stack at the line ; Can contribute interior pass rush","cons":"Needs to improve pass-rushing moves for the NFL; More disruptive than productive ; Gets pressure in the pass rush and doesn’t always finish ; Frame could be maxed out ; Didn’t build production as he gained experience and opportunity","similar_player":"Taven Bryan","simular_player_bio":"Orhorhoro is reminiscent of Bryan. Bryan (6-4, 291) and Orhorhoro are similar size with athleticism, but both have not produced up to their skill sets.","summary":"Orhorhoro is from Nigeria and came to the United States of America when he was nine years old. Orhorhoro only played two seasons of high school football in Michigan before landing at Clemson. The Tigers have been a steady producer of defensive line talent for the NFL under Dabo Sweeney, and Orhorhoro will continue that streak the 2024 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Braden Fiske","year":2024,"height":75,"weight":295,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"Florida State","pros":"Dangerous interior pass rusher ; Fast off the ball ; Speed to dart by guards; Athletic ; Closes on quarterbacks in a hurry ; Natural pad level ; Can redirect ; Can sink his hips and play low ; Agile to contort his body ; Active hands to fight off blockers ; Good vision, awareness ; Dangerous three-technique rusher for a 4-3 ; Athletic upside to improve in the NFL","cons":"Lacks length ; Weak run defender; Can struggle with downhill runs straight at him ; Weak lateral anchor; Has problems with mass ; Short arms – 31 inches","similar_player":"Denico Autry.","simular_player_bio":"Fiske is something like a shorter version of Autry. Florida State had listed Fiske as 6-foot-5, but at the Senior Bowl, he was two inches shorter. Autry (6-5, 285) has issues holding up as a run defender, but is a dangerous interior pass rusher while being light for an NFL defensive tackle. If Fiske can stick in the NFL, he could be a dangerous interior rusher similar to Autry.","summary":"The Seminoles had a resurgent year in 2023, and they were led by a lot of excellent players who they lured to Tallahassee via the transfer portal. One of those fabulous additions was Fiske, who provided a disruptive interior presence between star defensive ends Jared Verse and Patrick Payton. Fiske totaled 43 tackles and six sacks in 2023 a year after recording six sacks and 58 tackles for Western Michigan. He notched four sacks and 43 tackles in 2021. After his final season of college football, Fiske had strong performances at the Senior Bowl and the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cooper DeJean","year":2024,"height":73,"weight":207,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Iowa","pros":"Instinctive;Extremely well-rounded;Ballhawk;Great hands;Risky to throw against him;Dangerous play-maker;Ball skills;Interception threat;Covers a ton of ground;Size to jam;Size to line up on big wide outs;Fast enough to run with speed receivers;Good vision, eye discipline;Can play nickel corner;Can play man coverage on slot receivers;Can play man coverage on receiving tight ends;Asset to defend big receivers downfield;Solid run defender;Good tackler in the open field;Will get physical as a tackler;Can play near the line of scrimmage;Capable of being the eighth man in the box;Can drive and fill in the box;Stays around the ball;Fluid; can flip his hips and run;Could be a good special teams player;Should be able to play quickly;Has been a starter at corner;Versatile","cons":"A bit of a tweener safety/corner;Lacks twitch as an outside corner","similar_player":"C.J. Gardner-Johnson","simular_player_bio":"DeJean could be a dangerous hybrid slot corner and safety in, similar to Gardner-Johnson.","summary":"Riley Moss made some recent history as the first white cornerback to break into the NFL since Jason Seahorn played the position about 20 years ago. The Iowa Hawkeyes look poised to make it two years in a row for a white cornerback, as Cooper DeJean should be a sought-after prospect after a huge 2022 campaign. DeJean was a monster that season, racking up 75 tackles, five interceptions, 13 passes broken up and three touchdowns. In 2023, totaled 41 tackles, two interceptions and five passes broken up before a lower leg injury in practice ended his year in mid-November. Opponents avoided DeJean and targeted Iowa’s other defensive backs.     The first thing that jumps about DeJean is his instinctiveness. He seems to be playing a step ahead of the offense, as he has lightning-quick diagnosis skills that he uses to get himself in position to make plays. Aided by his excellent feel, anticipation, and route-recognition, DeJean is able to run with receivers and prevent separation. DeJean tracks the ball well and does a fantastic job of playing the ball in the air. Throwing at DeJean is dangerous, because he is a real threat to pick the pass off or tip it away from the target. DeJean could be a nice weapon for covering slot wide receivers and tight ends in the NFL.     In the ground game, DeJean is a gritty defender who is a willing tackler. He flows to the ball and won’t hesitate to come downhill on a back. With his tackling and run defense, DeJean definitely could fit as a safety in the NFL.     Here is how an AFC director of player personnel summed up DeJean to WalterFootball.com:     “He’s super instinctive, is all over the field, and makes a ton of plays on the ball. He’s an impressive player … “They say that he is a workout warrior also and will run in the 4.3s. From watching his tape over the summer, to me, he looked like he lacked a little juice to be an outside corner in the NFL. I think he would be best as a slot corner and safety. In a system like the Bills, he could play outside, but for most teams, I think he would be at his best as a safety that can move to nickel in sub.”     DeJean has versatile size that would allow him to play safety or cornerback in the NFL. However, this analyst agrees that DeJean’s best fit would not be playing outside corner. He would do the most damage as a safety and slot corner who can cause havoc in the middle of the field. DeJean looks like a future starter in the NFL with playmaking potential. He is worthy of being a first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kool-Aid McKinstry","year":2024,"height":73,"weight":188,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Alabama","pros":"Press-man corner ; Can turn and run ; Fast ; Quality feet ; Good speed ; Length ; Height; Tracks the ball well downfield at times ; Upside ; Good length; Long arms","cons":"Inconsistent ; Had some struggles in off man coverage ; Press man only; not a good fit for off man or zone ; Lack of interception production ; Poor work ethic ; Bad body ; Didn’t play as well in 2023 compared to 2022","similar_player":"Dre Kirkpatrick","simular_player_bio":"McKinstry reminds me of Kirkpatrick. McKinstry is almost identical in size to Kirkpatrick (6-2, 186), with both having good height, length and straight-line speed. Kirkpatrick was more fluid athletically, but in the NFL, I think McKinstry could end up being similar to Kirkpatrick if McKinstry discovers a work ethic and applies himself.","summary":"Playing cornerback at Alabama can cause a lot of people to overhype players, and aided by a catchy name, that happened with McKinstry. To McKinstry’s credit, he played as a freshman and recorded 26 tackles, an interception, a pass broken up and a sack. His best season came as a sophomore, when he totaled 35 tackles, a sack, an interception and 15 passes broken up. In 2023, McKinstry recorded 32 tackles and seven passes broken up but zero interceptions. Many in the media have projected McKinstry to be a top-10 pick. However late in the season, I spoke with sources at seven teams, and none of them had McKinstry graded as or projected as a high first-round pick."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kamari Lassiter","year":2024,"height":72,"weight":180,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Georgia","pros":"Instinctive ; Excellent zone corner ; Twitchy ; Quick ; Fast reactions ; Breaks on routes well ; Good route recognition ; Very tough ; Willing tackler ; Will go into box ; Strong finisher ; Good height ; Upside","cons":"Could stand to fill out his frame ; Lacks top-end speed ; Gets run by at times ; Might need to play a lot of zone ; Could have problems playing man coverage exclusively ; Serious lack of interceptions","similar_player":"Cam Sutton","simular_player_bio":"Lassiter is similar to Sutton. Both are tough, instinctive and willing tacklers, who bring gritty play to the field. Sutton (5-11, 180) and Lassiter are also nearly identical in size. Additionally, they have the issue of getting run by at times and are good fits as zone corners.","summary":"Georgia has been a factory for early-round defensive back talent under Kirby Smart, and Lassiter will continue that trend in 2024. As a freshman in 2021, Lassiter notched 11 tackles, two passes batted, and the only interception of his college career. In 2022, he rotated with some other talented corners while recording 38 tackles and four passes broken up. For 2023, Lassiter took over as Georgia’s No. 1 corner and had a strong season, totaling 37 tackles and eight passes broken up."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Max Melton","year":2024,"height":71,"weight":187,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Rutgers","pros":"Extremely fast ; Prevents separation ; Explosive ; Instant acceleration ; Rare recoverability ; Speed to recover ; Quick feet ; Superb ability to break on the ball ; Great weapon to negate deep-speed receivers ; Route recognition ; Can play off-man coverage ; Can play zone coverage ; Athletic upside ; Excellent athleticism ; Loose hips to turn and run with speed receivers ; Tough competitor ; Fighter who doesn’t back down","cons":"A little undersized ; Short ; Underweight ; Could be more disciplined; Could be picked on in the red zone","similar_player":"Donte Jackson","simular_player_bio":"Melton is similar to Jackson coming out of LSU. Both were extremely fast corners capable of running the route and preventing separation thanks to their speed to go along with smooth athleticism. Jackson and Melton are almost identical in size. Jackson was a second-round pick, and Melton could go in Round 2 this year during the 2024 NFL Draft. Melton could plausibly end up being a comparable pro to Jackson.","summary":"The 2023 NFL Draft would have been stronger at cornerback had Max Melton entered it. Melton made his way onto the field as a freshman in 2020 and then had a breakout sophomore season with 28 tackles, three interceptions and five passes defended. He was even better as a junior with 33 tackles, two interceptions and nine passes defended. Melton could have been a second-day pick a year ago, but he decided to return for his senior year. In 2023, Melton totaled 32 tackles with three interceptions and six passes broken up. He then had a strong week of practice at the Senior Bowl. Similar to his brother, Bo, a few years earlier, Max Melton had a superb combine performance, including showing off amazing speed with a 4.39-second time in the 40-yard dash."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jackson Powers-Johnson","year":2024,"height":75,"weight":334,"position":"Center","college":"Oregon","pros":"Strong interior blocker ; Packs a punch off the ball ; Power run blocker ; Tough ; Physical; Reliable pass protector ; Sustains blocks well ; Upper body strength ; Effective as a puller ; Good enough athlete ; Snaps the ball well ; Plug-and-play starter potential ; Could also start at guard ; Upside to improve","cons":"Athleticism comes unglued in space ; Defenders dodge him in space ; Stiff change of direction in space ; Could stand to improve blocking in space","similar_player":"Travis Fredrick","simular_player_bio":"Powers-Johnson is reminiscent of Fredrick coming out of Wisconsin. In college, both were strong, tough, physical and well-rounded blockers. Fredrick was a late first-round pick in 2013, while Powers-Johnson could be a first- or second-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Powers-Johnson could potentially be a similar blocker to what Frederick was during his career with the Cowboys.","summary":"It took some time with an odd journey, but eventually Powers-Johnson turned himself into an impactful player for Oregon. Powers-Johnson was a backup in 2021 who played on the defensive line in an emergency role to close out that season. He was back to being a backup offense lineman in 2022, but took over as the starting center in 2023 and had a superb season for the Ducks. Powers-Johnson was a reliable center in pass protection for Bo Nix and opened holes in the ground game. After the season, Powers-Johnson had a good week of practice at the Senior Bowl."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Edgerrin Cooper","year":2024,"height":75,"weight":230,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Texas A&M","pros":"Good instincts ; Tough run defender ; Sideline-to-sideline defenders ; Explosive ; Very athletic ; Strong tackler ; Hard hitter ; Very physical ; Quick ; Diagnosis skills ; Read-and-react skills ; Fits a 4-3 or 3-4 defense ; Always around the ball ; Quick to the flat ; Closing speed ; Rangy ; Capable pass-coverage linebacker ; Can drop into zone coverage ; Strong, thick build ; Durable ; Upside; continues to improve","cons":"Not natural with coverage; Could have some limitations in coverage ; Make-up concerns ; Bad attitude and ego","similar_player":"Benardrick McKinney","simular_player_bio":"Cooper is reminiscent of McKinney at Mississippi State. McKinney (6-4, 257) and Cooper are both big linebackers with some limitations in pass coverage as they are not natural with it. McKinney was a second-round pick by the Texans and turned into a solid starter before his career crashed. Cooper could end up being a similar style of pro linebacker.","summary":"Cooper was one of the best linebackers in college football during 2023 as a physical force for the Aggies. He totaled 83 tackles, eight sacks, two forced fumbles and two passes defended on the year. For 2022, Cooper recorded 61 stops, a forced fumble, an interception and five passes batted. In 2021, he collected 58 tackles and one pass breakup."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jonathon Brooks","year":2024,"height":72,"weight":207,"position":"Running Back","college":"Texas","pros":"Impressive burst for a big back ; Second gear ; Accelerates downfield ; Three-down starter ability ; Strong build ; Natural running instincts ; Patient; Quick feet ; Nose for the end zone ; Another gear to hit the second level ; Gets yards after contact ; Good body lean to run low ; Bends at the knee ; Runs behind his pads ; Can create for himself ; Good vision ; Keeps feet going after contact ; Has upside for passing game","cons":"Torn ACL in Nov. 2023 ; Not very elusive ; Blocking needs development","similar_player":"Zack Moss","simular_player_bio":"Brooks reminds me of Moss. Both are strong runners who show a surprising burst to go along with receiving ability. Moss was a third-round pick in 2020 and has turned into a solid pro. Brooks could follow a similar path.","summary":"The Texas backfield has been loaded in recent years with some tremendous talents for the NFL. Bijan Robinson was a star for the Longhorns, but Roschon Johnson also played well to be a mid-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. After those two departed for the NFL, Brooks got the chance to be the workhorse for Texas, and he impressed in 2023 by averaging 6.1 yards per carry on his way to 1,139 yards and 10 touchdowns. He also caught 25 passes for 286 yards and a touchdown. Brooks could have had an even bigger season thanks to more opportunities, but he went out for the year in early November with a torn ACL. Texas missed Brooks in its playoff loss to Washington. In 2022 behind Robinson and Johnson, Brooks notched 30 carries for 197 yards and five touchdowns."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tyler Nubin","year":2024,"height":73,"weight":199,"position":"Safety","college":"Minnesota","pros":"Versatility for free or strong safety ; Physical ; Instinctive ; Good ball skills ; Dangerous on 50-50 passes ; Good hands ; Hard-hitter ; Flashes run support ; Capable as eighth man in the box ; Ability in zone coverage ; Can function in pass coverage in the deep part of the field ; Reads a quarterback’s eyes ; Covers a lot of ground in the middle of the field ; Athletic ; Good size ; Can play zone or man schemes ; Capable of covering tight ends and running backs ; Should be able to play quickly","cons":"Missed tackles ; Will take some bad angles ; Man-coverage limitations","similar_player":"Jaquan Brisker","simular_player_bio":"Nubin compares well with Brisker in terms of style of play and skill set. Brisker (6-1, 200) and Nubin are the same size and possess similar strengths and limitations. Brisker was a second-day pick in 2022, and Nubin could go on Day 2 in the 2024 NFL Draft.","summary":"Under Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck, the Gophers have produced a number of good NFL defensive back prospects, and Nubin will continue that trend in the 2024 NFL Draft. Nubin was a steady producer over the past three seasons. In 2021, he notched 49 tackles, three interceptions and two passes broken up. As a junior, he recorded 55 tackles, four interceptions and three passes defended. Nubin then totaled five interceptions, four passes broken up and 53 tackles as a senior."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Maason Smith","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kris Jenkins","year":2024,"height":75,"weight":305,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"Michigan","pros":"Superb run defender ; Excellent instincts ; Can’t be moved back ; Strong to shed blocks ; Athletic to make tackles out of his gap ; Good lateral anchor ; Hard to move at the point of attack ; Holds his gap ; Absorbs double teams ; Very tough; plays hard ; Disruptive run defender ; Strong hands ; Uses hands and feet at same time ; Can get a push working upfield ; Can generate pass pressure ; Quick to close ; Athletic enough to redirect ; Can get a push working upfield ; Powerful bull rush ; Versatile to play a variety of techniques ; Durable ; NFL pedigree","cons":"Not very productive interior pass rusher ; Could use more pass-rushing moves","similar_player":"Cullen Jenkins","simular_player_bio":"Kris Jenkins reminds me more of his uncle Cullen rather than his father, Kris. Cullen Jenkins could play outside or inside while the elder Kris Jenkins was a natural defensive tackle. Cullen Jenkins was a physical and productive player for the Packers, and the elder Kris Jenkins had a superb career for the Carolina Panthers. I think the younger Kris Jenkins could be a good pro starter like his father and uncle.","summary":"After spending a couple of seasons as a backup, Jenkins earned a starting spot in 2022 and had a strong debut with 54 tackles, 3.5 tackles for a loss, two sacks and two hurries. He was a tough run defender for Michigan and reliable inside presence. In 2023, Jenkins played very well for the Wolverines and was a key cog on their defense helping them to win a National Championship. On the year, Jenkins recorded 37 tackles, 2.5 sacks and an interception."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Mike Sainristil","year":2024,"height":69,"weight":182,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Michigan","pros":"Aggressive defensive back ; Attacks downhill ; Willing tackler ; Good tackling technique ; Physical, gritty defender ; Dangerous blitzer ; Instincts","cons":"Undersized; Short; Underweight; Lacks elite speed ; Will get pushed around inside ; Drag-down tackler ; Will have issues with receivers making catches over him ; Limited to the slot","similar_player":"Elijah Molden","simular_player_bio":"Sainristil is reminiscent of Molden coming out of Washington. Molden lacked size but also was a gritty defender who found a way to contribute. In the NFL, Molden has been a rotational slot corner, and Sainristil could be a similar pro.","summary":"For three seasons, Sainristil played receiver for Michigan and was buried on the depth chart. However in 2022, Saintristil switched to cornerback and became a key contributor with 58 tackles, two sacks, an interception and seven passes broken up. He then provided a big presence for the Wolverines in 2023, recording 44 tackles, two sacks, two forced fumbles, six interceptions and six passes batted away. He came up with some huge plays in helping Michigan to the National Championship."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Zach Frazier","year":2024,"height":75,"weight":314,"position":"Center","college":"West Virginia","pros":"Plays with superb leverage; Strong hands ; Good hand placement ; Bends at the knee ; Strong base ; Good size ; Well-balanced ; Can pass block one-on-one with DTs ; Can hold his ground versus bull rushes ; Sinks his weight to anchor ; Sustains blocks well ; Blocks through the whistle ; Scraper and fighter attitude ; Good knee bend ; Fires out of his stance ; Developed strength ; Twists, turns, manipulates defenders ; Snaps the ball well ; Could play guard or center ; Plug-and-play starter potential ; Experienced","cons":"Limited athlete ; Has problems when defenders get on his edges; Lacks length ; Can get overwhelmed by mass","similar_player":"Tyler Biadasz","simular_player_bio":"Frazier reminds me of Biadasz coming out of Wisconsin. In the NFL, Biadasz turned into a solid starting center for the Cowboys.","summary":"Frazier spent the last four seasons as a steady and consistent starter for the Mountaineers. He broke into the starting lineup in 2020 at left guard before moving to center in 2021. He then held down the middle of the West Virginia line for the next three years."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Adonai Mitchell","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":196,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Texas","pros":"Mismatch height, length ; Good athlete ; Knows how to run routes ; Has build-up speed ; Red-zone weapon ; Tracks the ball well ; High points the ball well ; Solid hands ; Enough speed to get downfield ; Leaping ability ; Very good body control ; Adjusts well ; Experienced and successful against good college programs ; Late hands","cons":"Not explosive ; May quick speed to separate from NFL corners; Leaner frame ; Could stand to fill out his frame ; Should add strength ; Medical concerns ; Character questions","similar_player":"Josh Reynolds","simular_player_bio":"Team sources said Mitchell is similar to Reynolds, who has become a solid starting wide receiver for the Lions. They shared they feel Mitchell could be a better, more athletic version of Reynolds.","summary":"Mitchell was a top recruit who started out his collegiate career at Georgia. In 2021 (29-426-4) and 2022 (9-134-3), he flashed big-play ability for the Bulldogs, but he went underutilized due to their ground-based offense. After helping Georgia repeat as National Champions, Mitchell transferred to Texas. He was a great fit in the Longhorns’ offense and an instant contributor. In 2023, he totaled 55 receptions for 845 yards and 11 touchdowns."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ben Sinnott","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Michael Hall Jr.","year":2024,"height":74,"weight":280,"position":"Defensive Tackle","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Fast interior pass rusher ; Superb burst off the ball ; Outstanding first-step quickness ; Loose hips ; Closes on quarterbacks in a blur ; Speed to dart by guards; Natural pad level ; Plays low ; Can redirect ; Can sink his hips and play low ; Agility to contort his body ; Active hands to fight off blockers ; Good vision, awareness ; Dangerous three-technique rusher for a 4-3 ; Athletic upside to improve in the NFL","cons":"Serious character issues ; Could be a problem in the locker room ; Headache for coaches and teammates ; Very undersized ; Lacks height ; Lacks weight ; Lacks length ; Could have issues as a run defender; Could struggle with downhill runs straight at him ; Could be limited to DPR role only","similar_player":"Grady Jarrett","simular_player_bio":"Hall has a similar style of play to Jarrett. Jarrett is bigger (6-0, 305), while Hall could be a little faster.","summary":"To open the 2022 season, it looked like Michael Hall Jr. was poised to have a massive year and dominate college football. He was tremendous in the season opener against Notre Dame and in Week 2 against Arkansas State, totaling five tackles for a loss over those two contests. However, Hall started dealing with nagging injuries. While he played in 12 games, he only started five because of those injuries. Despite being limited, Hall tied for the team lead with 4.5 sacks and also contributed 7.5 tackles for a loss and 19 tackles on the year. In 2023, Hall was played out of position, manning nose tackle frequently for the Buckeyes. He totaled 24 tackles abd 1.5 sacks on the year. To conclude his time wearing an Ohio State helmet, Hall practiced well at the Senior Bowl."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Patrick Paul","year":2024,"height":79,"weight":333,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Houston","pros":"Huge ; Massive edge blocker ; Arm length – 36.28 inches; Good athlete for his size ; Quality feet ; Can play the typewriter with his feet ; Difficult for edge rushers to run arounds ; Quick to the perimeter, downfield ; Versatility to play left or right tackle ; Upside to develop","cons":"Plays too high ; Lacks power as a run blocker ; Exposes chest too much ; Can have issues stopping speed to power bull rushes","similar_player":"Terance Steele","simular_player_bio":"Paul reminds me of Steele because there is talent to work with and yet needed development. Steele was a superb undrafted free agent signing by the Cowboys, and he has turned into a serviceable starting right tackle. If Paul develops well, I could see him being similar to Steele.","summary":"Over the past three seasons, Paul was a steady left tackle for the Cougars. The massive blocker turned into a reliable pass protector and was a steady contributor. Paul then had respectable performances at the Senior Bowl and the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Marshawn Kneeland","year":2024,"height":75,"weight":268,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Western Michigan","pros":"Physical pass rusher ; Instincts ; Smart player; sets up tackles for his moves ; Strong ; Plays hard ; Good get-off ; Good pursuit defender ; Agility to dodge blockers on the run ; Pursuit run defense ; Athletic ; Enough speed to get around the corner ; Good motor ; Plays bigger ; Closing speed ; At his best working upfield","cons":"Stiff ; Limited athlete ; Could have issues defending a run downhill straight at him ; Can get knocked off balance by contact in the ground game ; Lacks some length","similar_player":"Jonathan Greenard","simular_player_bio":"Kneeland is somewhat reminiscent of Greenard coming out of Florida. They both were strong edge rushers who played hard but faced some limitations with stiffness and athleticism. Greenard (6-3, 265) and Kneeland are almost identical in size. Greenard was a second-day pick who turned into a good starter, and Kneeland has that potential as well.","summary":"In the passing-driven NFL, edge defenders who can get after the quarterback are always in demand. With his size, strength and motor, there should be plenty of teams considering using a pick on Kneeland in the 2024 NFL Draft."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chris Braswell","year":2024,"height":75,"weight":251,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Alabama","pros":"Fast edge rusher ; Extremely athletic ; Explosive off the ball ; Speed to turn the corner ; Impressive strength for his size ; Dangerous speed to power rusher ; Has the ability to bend ; Excellent agility ; Can sink his hips and dip low under blockers ; Closes in a hurry ; Excellent pursuit skills ; Run-and-chase defender ; Lots of athletic upside to develop","cons":"Lacks size of an every-down end ; Raw ; Could use development in pass-rushing moves ; Could have issues defending runs straight at him ; Not a great fit in a 4-3 defense","similar_player":"Markus Golden","simular_player_bio":"Braswell is similar to Golden coming out of Missouri. Golden (6-2, 260) showed speed off the edge with strength for his size. Golden was a second-round pick in 2015, and Braswell could go in the second frame during the 2024 NFL Draft. If Braswell develops and pans out in the NFL, he could be an edge defender similar to Golden, who has put together some productive years rushing the quarterback for the Cardinals and Giants.","summary":"For a few years, there was buzz in scouting circles about Braswell being a freak athlete who could break out for Alabama. Braswell would have seen the field much earlier at other schools, but with the Crimson Tide, he was stuck behind top-10 talents like Will Anderson Jr. and Dallas Turner. In 2022, Braswell was a backup who rotated into the game behind Anderson and Turner. That season, he totaled 21 tackles, 4.5 tackles for a loss and three sacks. In 2023 with Anderson in the NFL, Braswell finally was a starter, and he played well, recording 42 tackles, eight sacks, three forced fumbles, one interception and a pass batted."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Javon Bullard","year":2024,"height":70,"weight":197,"position":"Safety","college":"Georgia","pros":"Instinctive ; Skilled zone-coverage safety ; Disruptive in the middle of the field ; Flashed ball skills ; Soft hands ; Covers a ton of ground ; Can help covering receivers over the top ; Fast enough to run with speed receivers ; Good vision, eye discipline ; Can play nickel corner ; Can play man coverage on slot receivers ; Can play man coverage on receiving tight ends ; Solid run defender ; Good tackler in the open field ; Will get physical as a tackler ; Can play near the line of scrimmage ; Capable of being the eighth man in the box ; Stays around the ball ; Fluid; can flip his hips and run ; Good special teams player potential ; Should be able to play quickly ; Plays injured ; Experienced and successful against good college talent ; Versatile","cons":"A bit of a tweener safety/corner ; Lacks ideal height ; Lacks ideal speed","similar_player":"Brian Branch","simular_player_bio":"Branch was a phenomenal in his rookie season with the Lions. He played safety and nickel corner and making a lot of clutch tackles for Detroit. Bullard could be a Branch-like defender in the NFL. Also like Branch, Bullard could be a second-day prospect.","summary":"The Georgia defense has been loaded with NFL talent in recent years, with their elite units leading the program to back-to-back National Championships. After the 2021 season, Georgia lost some good linebacker talent to the NFL in Nakobe Dean and Quay Walker, but Bullard helped pick up the slot and was a dynamic defender in the middle of the field for the Bulldogs. In 2022, Bullard recorded 46 tackles, two interceptions, three passes broken up, and 3.5 sacks. He made a lot of clutch tackles for Georgia. Injuries slowed down Bullard during his final season with the Bulldogs, but he played at less than 100 percent and still performed at high level. He totaled 56 tackles, two interceptions and five passes broken up in 2023."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Blake Fisher","year":2024,"height":78,"weight":310,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Notre Dame","pros":"Quality skill set ; Good combination height, length, weight ; Athletic ; Quick ; Quality feet ; Gets depth in his drop ; Bends at the knee ; Doesn’t have to reach for rushers ; Can get to the second level ; Has experience against good competition","cons":"Lumpbers out of his stance ; Not physical ; Needs to get stronger ; Not a bull dozer in the ground game ; Struggles to knock defenders off the ball ; Lacks heavy hands ; Does not have a mean streak, tenacity ; Finesse blocker","similar_player":"Andrew Wylie","simular_player_bio":"Fisher reminds me of Wylie playing right tackle for the Chiefs in 2022. In the NFL, Fisher could be a decent, but not special, starter similar to Wylie.","summary":"While Joe Alt is the headliner of the 2024 NFL Draft offensive tackle class, his teammate Fisher could also become a pro solid starter. Fisher started at right tackle across from Alt over the past two seasons, and they were a superb tackle tandem for Notre Dame."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cole Bishop","year":2024,"height":74,"weight":206,"position":"Safety","college":"Utah","pros":"Tough run defender ; Natural eighth man in the box ; Instinctive ; Quality ball skills ; Threat to pick off passes in the middle of the field ; Soft hands ; Ball awareness ; Skilled at forcing fumbles ; Good in zone coverage ; Reads routes and quarterbacks to stay around the ball ; Anticipation ; Willing tackler ; Hard hitter ; Will make receivers pay in the middle of the field ; Good height, length","cons":"Has some issues in coverage ; Man-coverage limitations ; Not a great fit as the deep free safety ; A little tight","similar_player":"Landon Collins","simular_player_bio":"Bishop compares well with Collins in that both are strong safeties who will hit, defend the run, are effective in zone, have ball skills, and face some limitations in man coverage. Collins got a boost playing at Alabama to have him go high in the second round of 2015. I think Bishop could end up as an NFL safety with a similar style of play to Collins.","summary":"The Utah Utes have consistently fielded a tough defense over the past few seasons, and Bishop was one of the reasons, steadily contributing for the Utes. In 2021, he started half the season, playing well and totaling 54 tackles, three sacks and five passes broken up. Bishop’s best season was 2022, as he collected 83 tackles, 1.5 sacks, an interception and three passes broken up. As a senior, he notched 60 tackles, three sacks, two interceptions and three passes defended. After the season, Bishop performed well at the Senior Bowl and the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Roger Rosengarten","year":2024,"height":77,"weight":308,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Washington","pros":"Enough athleticism ; Decent feet ; Agility ; Fits well in a zone-blocking system ; Can bend enough ; Quick out of his stance ; Length ; Height ; Intelligent ; Blocks hard ; Plays through the whistle ; Developed technique","cons":"Lacking strength ; Lacks heavy hands ; Doesn’t pack a punch ; Doesn’t generate movement in the ground game ; Poor anchor ; Needs to strengthen his base ; Can react slowly to rushes on the inside ; Will need developmental time","similar_player":"Brian O’Neill","simular_player_bio":"Rosengarten reminds me of O’Neill coming out of Pittsbrugh. They both had some athleticism and quickness, but lacked play strength. O’Neill was a second-day pick, and Rosengarten could go on Day 2 in the 2024 NFL Draft.","summary":"Over the past two seasons, Washington fielded a point-machine offense led by left-handed quarterback Michael Penix Jr. Starting at right tackle in 2022 and 2023, Rosengarten was a steady blind-side protector for Penix, keeping him healthy and functioning well in the Huskies’ blocking scheme."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kingsley Suamataia","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":329,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"BYU","pros":"Good athlete ; Quick edge protector ; Ability to kick slide ; Smooth mover ; Can play the typewriter with his feet ; Glides defenders around the pocket ; Quick feet ; Good use of length, hands ; Fires out of his stance ; Ideal size ; Good length ; Runs very fast for a big lineman ; Pulls fast ; Impactful run blocker ; Very strong ; Can get a push in the ground game ; Will knock defenders off the ball and drive them back ; Explodes to the second level ; Tremendous on screens ; Physical ; Will dish out some nasty, violent blocks ; Bends at the knee ; Mobility for zone scheme ; Size and power for man scheme ; Upside","cons":"Inconsistent ; Raw ; Needs some developmental time ; Could stand to improve lower body strength ; Late reaction to games, stunts ; Will overset to the inside/outside ; Sometimes stops moving his feet ; Will allow some second efforts ; Could stand to improve his ability to sustain blocks ; Will be overly aggressive and miss some run blocks ; Needs to play with more control","similar_player":"Penei Sewell","simular_player_bio":"Suamataia is a poor man’s version of Sewell, who is his cousin. Suamataia has a good skill set like Sewell, but Sewell was more polished and reliable coming out of Oregon. Sewell has also only gotten better. Suamataia has the upside to be a good pro starter, but I do not believe he will be close to as good as Sewell has become. That is not necessarily a fair comparison considering Sewell is among the very best offensive linemen in the NFL.","summary":"After his third season, Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell is among the best, if not the best, offensive linemen in the NFL. Sewell has a great skill set and is a dominant blocker. Hence, there would inherently be a lot of interest in his cousin Kingsley Suamataia. Like Sewell, Suamataia started out his collegiate career at Oregon, but unlike his cousin, he did not stay with the Ducks, instead transferring to BYU. With the Cougars, Suamataia broke out in the 2022, not allowing a sack all year. He played on both sides of the offensive line for BYU over the next two seasons. Like Sewell at Oregon, Suamataia wowed with a freaky skill set of size, speed, and athleticism for a big, physical blocker."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Renardo Green","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Malachi Corley","year":2024,"height":71,"weight":215,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Western Kentucky","pros":"Dangerous run-after-the-catch skills ; Comes alive with the ball in his hands ; Impressive ability to break tackles ; Has a burst to hit open space ; Athletic ability ; Big-play threat ; Toughness ; Strong build ; Phenomenal fit for a West Coast offense","cons":"Not a good route-runner ; Not good at winning 50/50 passes ; Dropped balls","similar_player":"Earl Bennett","simular_player_bio":"Corley reminds of the former Chicago receiver. Bennett (5-11, 209) was almost identical in size and playing style. Bennett was a third-round pick in 2008, and Corley could go in the same range this year during the 2024 NFL Draft.","summary":"Over the past three seasons, Corley was a dangerous playmaker for Western Kentucky. He broke out in 2021 when he had 73 receptions for 691 yards and seven touchdowns. In 2022 as a junior, he had his best season, putting up 101 catches for 1,293 yards and 11 touchdowns. Corley then recorded 79 catches for 984 yards and 11 scores in 2023."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Trey Benson","year":2024,"height":72,"weight":216,"position":"Running Back","college":"Florida State","pros":"Power build and excellent size ; True power back ; Keeps legs going after contact ; Consistently breaks tackles ; Finishes runs well ; Burst to the hole ; Drags tacklers ; Has the build for a big work load ; Runs well in the second half ; Can contribute as a receiver ; Durable ; Ready to contribute quickly ; Good knee bend ; Runs behind his pads ; Straight-line speed ; Upside","cons":"Can be indecisive as a runner ; Will have to learn NFL blitz protection ; Blitz awareness needs improvement","similar_player":"Jamaal Williams","simular_player_bio":"Benson reminds me of Williams when he was running well with the Lions. Williams is a powerful back with a good burst who also can contribute some as a receiver. In the NFL, Benson could be a similar running back to Williams.","summary":"Florida State experienced a resurgence in the 2023 season, going undefeated before getting blown out by Georgia in a meaningless bowl game. The Seminoles’ resurgence was led by a bunch of transfer players who they landed out of the transfer portal, including Jared Verse, Braden Fiske, Keon Coleman and Trey Benson. Benson started out his collegiate career at Oregon before landing with Florida State for 2022. As a Seminole in 2022, he averaged 6.4 yards per carry for 990 yards and nine touchdowns. In 2023, he averaged 5.8 yards per carry for 905 yards and 14 touchdowns. He also caught 20 passes for 227 yards and a touchdown."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Brandon Coleman","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Caedan Wallace","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Junior Colson","year":2024,"height":74,"weight":240,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Michigan","pros":"Skilled pass-coverage linebacker ; Shows man-coverage skills against tight ends ; Covers the flat well ; Covers a lot of ground in zone ; Gets depth in his drop ; Gets in position to disrupt throwing lanes ; Good size ; Speed to the sideline ; Burst to eat up ground ; Rangy ; Solid tackler ; Athletic upside ; Fits a 4-3 or 3-4 defense","cons":"Not physical ; Not instinctive ; Needs to work on taking on and shedding blocks ; Needs to improve reading his keys and diagnosis ; Will have some plays where he doesn’t wrap up","similar_player":"Devin Bush","simular_player_bio":"Colson is similar to Bush. They both showed some pass-coverage ability but were not very instinctive. Lacking instincts came back to hurt Bush in the NFL.","summary":"Over the past three seasons, Colson was a solid linebacker for Michigan. He made his way onto the field in 2021, recording 49 tackles and two passes defended. Colson had his best season in 2022, totaling 101 tackles, six tackles for a loss, two sacks and one pass breakup. In 2023, he totaled 95 tackles, two tackles for a loss and two passes broken up."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Andru Phillips","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Isaiah Adams","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Trevin Wallace","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cooper Beebe","year":2024,"height":75,"weight":322,"position":"Guard","college":"Kansas State","pros":"Tough as nails ; Good technique ; Battles hard ; Very physical ; Fires off the ball ; Strong ; Can get movement in the ground game ; Sustains blocks ; Able to control defenders when he latches on them ; Torques defenders ; Strong hands ; Good hand placement ; Active hands ; Plays with good leverage ; Quality anchor ; Can handle bull rushes ; Smart; good reaction to stunts and games ; Recoverability ; Knee bend ; Plug-and-play starting potential ; Blocks through the whistle ; Experienced","cons":"Not a great athlete ; Could have issues with interior speed rushers ; Quickness is average ; Feet aren’t that quick ; Short arms – 31.5 inches","similar_player":"Kevin Zeitler","simular_player_bio":"Beebe compares well to Zeitler coming out of Wisconsin. Zeitler (6-4, 339) is strong and has some athletic limitations, which also summarizes Beebe. As a pro, Zeitler has been a solid starter, and Beebe could follow a similar path in the NFL.","summary":"Over the past four seasons, Beebe was a rock on the Kansas State offensive line. He made 48 starts, so he has a lot of experience. Additionally, he played at a variety of positions, taking starts at right tackle, left guard and left tackle. Beebe’s best tape came from in 2022, when he started at left guard. As a senior, Beebe played left tackle, and while he held his own, he showed that his best fit for the NFL will come at guard."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Bralen Trice","year":2024,"height":75,"weight":265,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Washington","pros":"Natural nose for the quarterback ; Excellent motor ; Doesn’t quit ; Gets production off second effort ; Finds ways to win ; Gets underneath the pads of offensive tackles ; Has some strength ; Plays bigger ; Gritty player ; Energizes his defense ; Manages to produce ; Overachiever","cons":"Stiff ; Has problems redirecting ; Lacks juice and explosion off the edge ; Some limitations as a run defender ; Lack of length ; Not overly fast ; Could struggle to shed blocks from NFL offensive tackles ; Gets sacks off effort","similar_player":"Bradlee Anae","simular_player_bio":"Studying Trice brings Anae to mind. Both were productive college pass rushers who lacked juice and had some stiffness for the NFL. Anae (6-3, 260) and Trice have similar size and skill sets. In the NFL, Trice could end up being a similar rotational backup, like Anae.","summary":"It took over three years, but Trice finally able to break out with the Huskies in 2022. He redshirted in 2019 and was a backup in 2020. After recording 14 tackles and two sacks in 2021, Trice exploded in 2022, ripping off nine sacks, 12 tackles for a loss, and 38 tackles. In his final season, Trice had a bit of slow start before coming on strong later. He totaled 49 tackles, 11.5 tackles for a loss, seven sacks, two passes defended and a forced fumble in 2023."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kiran Amegadjie","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jonah Elliss","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Delmar Glaze","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Calen Bullock","year":2024,"height":74,"weight":188,"position":"Safety","college":"USC","pros":"Fast ; Excellent height ; Superb length ; Great closing speed ; Press-man coverage potential ; Physical with receivers ; Good ball skills ; Willing run defender; Supports run defense ; Experienced","cons":"Skinny ; Lacks the size to tackle as a safety ; Will need development as a corner","similar_player":"L’Jarius Sneed","simular_player_bio":"Team sources have said Bullock reminds them of Sneed coming out of college. Sneed was a lean safety who had to move to corner in the NFL. Bullock could follow a similar career path and turn into a solid pro starter.","summary":"Over the past three seasons, Bullock was one of the most consistent safeties in college football. He had a strong debut in 2021 with 39 tackles, two interceptions and three passes defended. Bullock played some cornerback that season for the Trojans. As a sophomore, he collected 48 tackles, five interceptions and six passes defended. Bullock then played well in 2023, recording 61 tackles, two interceptions and seven passes broken up."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Matt Goncalves","year":2024,"height":78,"weight":327,"position":"Offensive Tackle","college":"Pittsburgh","pros":"Tough run blocker ; Contributes well in the ground game ; Can manipulate and tie up defenders in run blocking ; Sustains blocks to ride defenders ; Strong hands ; Physical ; Reliable pass protector ; Can sustain blocks on edge rushers ; Big frame ; Anchors well against bull rushes ; Quality technique ; Fires off the line ; Hits blocks downfield, in space; Good at pulling ; Awareness","cons":"Average athlete ; Lacks foot quickness ; Less than ideal feet for a tackle ; Less than ideal athleticism for a tackle ; Short arms – 33.25 inches ; Could have problems with fast NFL edge rushers ; Coming off season-ending injury","similar_player":"Ben Cleveland","simular_player_bio":"Goncalves reminds me of Cleveland coming out of Georgia. Cleveland had been a guard/tackle with the Bulldogs before settling in as a starting guard for the Ravens. I could see Goncalves being a power right guard in the NFL similar to Cleveland.","summary":"Leading up to the 2023 season, it was well-known in the scouting community that the 2024 NFL Draft looked like it had the potential to be an excellent year to land an offensive tackle prospect. Goncalves was one of the tackles who was viewed as having the potential to be a pick in the top of the 2024 NFL Draft after a good 2022 season blocking for Pittsburgh. Goncalves had started at left and right tackle for the Panthers and looked like a good candidate to be a right tackle or guard at the pro level. In September of 2023, a leg injury caused Goncalves to have season-ending surgery."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jermaine Burton","year":2024,"height":72,"weight":194,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Alabama","pros":"Playmaker ; Fast ; Phenomenal separation skills ; Serious burst out of the break ; Beats defensive backs for contested catches ; Fast to challenge defenses downfield ; Second-gear speed ; Can generate vertical separation ; Tracks the ball well; Straight-line speed ; Body control ; Leaping ability ; Attacks the football; Quick feet ; Quality size ; Can work as a possession receiver ; Has some strength ; Makes plays downfield ; Good body control to make tough sideline catches ; Yards-after-the-catch ability ; Third-down weapon ; Capable of producing splash plays","cons":"Missed assignments on the field ; Never produced up to his potential ; Underachiever ; Major character issues ; Character problems at two programs: Alabama and Georgia","similar_player":"Antonio Bryant","simular_player_bio":"Bryant (6-1, 205) and Burton are almost identical in size and possess similar skill sets. In his prime, Bryant was fast, a big-play threat who was excellent at generating separation. Bryant also had character concerns that caused him to be a very late second-round pick. Burton could go in the same range in the 2024 NFL Draft, and he could be a good pro receiver similar to what Bryant was at times during his pro career.","summary":"Georgia has become the top program in college football over the past handful of years, and while the team has had a lot of success, the staff also has stocked the roster full of very talented players who have serious character issues and off-the-field problems. Players like Devonte Wyatt, Jalen Carter, Adam Anderson, George Pickens and others have made headlines for getting in trouble, while some bad character players ended up transferring to other schools. That happened at the wide receiver position, with Adonai Mitchell leaving for Texas and Jermaine Burton going to Alabama."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Christian Haynes","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tip Reiman","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Blake Corum","year":2024,"height":68,"weight":213,"position":"Running Back","college":"Michigan","pros":"Instinctive ; Natural runner ; Good vision ; Physical, tough runner ; Can create for himself ; Elusive cutting ability ; Superb ball security ; Burst to the second level ; Strong build ; Body lean ; Knee bend ; Runs behind his pads ; Contact balance ; Can pick up yards after contact ; Keeps feet going after getting hit ; Decisive runner ; Strong build ; Strong lower body ; Bell-cow back starter ability","cons":"Short ; Receiving skills need development ; Quicker than fast ; Serious knee injury and surgery in 2022","similar_player":"Kenneth Walker","simular_player_bio":"In terms of running style, Corum is similar to Walker as a downhill violent runner who can pick up yards after contact and has moves to dodge tacklers. Corum is nearly identical in size to Walker (5-9, 211), and I could see Corum being a good pro starter like Walker.","summary":"Over Jim Harbaugh’s years in Ann Arbor, the Wolverines annually featured a tough rushing attack with a big offensive line and a power runner. Corum was their feature back the past three seasons. He had a good debut in 2021, averaging 6.6 yards per carry for 952 yards and 11 touchdowns. That season he did the most damage as a receiver, bringing in 24 catches for 141 yards and another score. Corum was even better in 2022, averaging 5.9 yards per carry on his way to 1,463 yards and 18 touchdowns. His year ended on Nov. 19 with a knee injury against Illinois that required season-ending surgery. Corum came back in 2023 and averaged 4.8 yards per carry for 1,245 yards and 27 touchdowns. He had 16 catches for 177 yards and a score as well. Corum was a clutch player and did a lot of dirty work for the National Champions."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Roman Wilson","year":2024,"height":70,"weight":186,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Michigan","pros":"Dangerous slot receiver ; Threat to pick up yards after the catch ; Natural hands catcher; Smooth route-runner ; Has a burst out of his breaks ; Consistently generates separation ; Sudden ; Finds soft spots in zone ; Effective on slants, cross, digs, and out routes ; Gritty competitor; Tracks the ball well ; Late hands ; Uses body well in traffic to out-fight defenders","cons":"Limited to slot ; Small ; Quicker than fast ; Lacks elite speed ; Short ; Could have problems with long NFL corners ; Could have a hard time getting off contact","similar_player":"Jamison Crowder/Skyy Moore","simular_player_bio":"Crowder (5-9, 177) and Wilson are similar in size while both being dangerous slot receivers. Like Wilson, Crowder was a quick route-runner who could get open and had reliable hands. In the NFL, I think Wilson could be similar player to Crowder. If Wilson does not translate as well as Crowder did, he could be a backup receiver similar to Moore.","summary":"While the Wolverines fielded a ground-based offense over the past few seasons, when they needed some big plays through the air, Wilson was a clutch receiver for them. In 2021 (25-420-3) and 2022 (25-376-4), Wilson generated some production, but he really stepped up as a senior to help Michigan win the National Championship. Wilson had a big yea, catching 48 passes for 789 yards and 12 touchdowns. He made a lot of clutch plays that helped keep his team undefeated across his final season in Ann Arbor."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Zak Zinter","year":2024,"height":78,"weight":322,"position":"Guard","college":"Michigan","pros":"Tough run blocker;Can knock defenders backward at the line;Physical;Strong;Sustains blocks;Heavy hands;Blocks with a nasty demeanor;Able to control defenders when he latches on them;Plays with good leverage as a run blocker;Strong lower body;Can anchor against bull rushes;Good length, height, weight for a right guard;Blocks through the whistle;Experienced","cons":"Has problems with speed rushers;Not a great fit for zone;Lumbers in space;A little stiffness in hips;Will bend at the waist at times;Suffered broken tibia and fibula late in 2023","similar_player":"Gabe Jackson","simular_player_bio":"In some ways, Zinter is reminiscent of Jackson. They both are strong right guards who can contribute in the ground game, but have some limitations in pass protection. Jackson was a third-round pick back in 2014, and Zinter could go in the same range during the 2024 NFL Draft. Zinter has the potential to be a similar NFL guard similar to Jackson.","summary":"Under Jim Harbaugh, the Wolverines have featured a nasty running offense year after year. They have been led by talented backs with big, physical blockers up front. Immediately, it was clear that Zinter was a perfect fit in Ann Arbor. He broke into the starting lineup during the course of his freshman season in 2020. After that Zinter was the starting right guard for his remaining three seasons with Michigan. At the end of his fourth season in the rivalry game against Ohio State, Zinter suffered a broken tibia and fibula that ended his year. Zinter is projected to be ready to play during his rookie season in the NFL.     Zinter was a quality pass protector for Michigan across his collegiate career. He has strong hands that rock defenders and often knock them off balance to slow them down. Those strong hands also help him to sustain blocks and prevent second efforts from being effective. However, Zinter faces some limitations for the NFL because he has some tightness and is limited athletically. Pro speed rushers will probably give Zinter problems, and he will have to improve on that for the NFL.     Zinter was a steady run blocker for the Wolverines, and they had a lot of success running behind him. He is strong at the point of attack with heavy hands to rock back defenders. Aided by his large build and developed upper body, Zinter can drive block and get a push. He does have some issues with bending at the waist at times, and that can limit his push in the ground game. Along with that problem, Zinter lumbers in space and is not a guard who is going to move well around the field. Thus, he is a better fit as a power-man blocker rather than a zone-based one.     After some development, Zinter could become a starting right guard in the NFL, where he would be a good fit for a power-man blocking scheme. He could play in a zone scheme, but his style of play is better suited to a man system. For the 2024 NFL Draft, Zinter looks like a second-day prospect. Some team sources had Zinter projected to the third round."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dominick Puni","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Marist Liufau","year":2024,"height":71,"weight":187,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Notre Dame","pros":"Extremely fast ; Dynamic sideline-to-sideline speed ; Dangerous blitzer ; Violent hitter ; Strong build; Superb pursuit defender ; Works through trash ; Tremendous closing speed ; Athletic ; Could contribute in coverage on backs, tight ends, receivers ; Covers a lot of ground in zone coverage ; Can break down in space","cons":"Average instincts; Takes false steps in coverage; Overpursuit; Missed the 2021 season with injury ; Doesn’t always read his keys as he should ; Needs development ; Streaky; inconsistent","similar_player":"Haason Reddick","simular_player_bio":"Reddick was a bust with the Cardinals, but he invigorated his career with the Panthers when he was moved to being an edge rushing Sam – strongside – linebacker and edge rusher. Reddick (6-1, 240) and Liufau are almost identical in size while being fast and explosive.","summary":"Notre Dame has had a number of tough front-seven defenders come into the NFL in recent years, and Liufau is a player who could end up being a better pro than college player. In 2022, Liufau started for the first time and recorded 51 tackles with an interception, .5 sacks, and a pass defended on the year. He then had a strong start to his senior season before going quiet down the stretch. He totaled 44 tackles, three sacks and a forced fumble in 2023."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"MarShawn Lloyd","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tykee Smith","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Elijah Jones","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ty'Ron Hopper","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jalen McMillan","year":2024,"height":73,"weight":197,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Washington","pros":"Dangerous build-up speed ; Has a second gear that surprises defensive backs ; Can run away from defenders ; Quality route-runner ; Build-up speed ; Tracks the ball well ; Good ball adjustment ; Advanced body control ; Reliable hands ; Consistent playmaker ; Tracks the ball extremely well ; Polished receiver ; Adept at finding soft spots in zone ; Quality size ; Can line up outside or the slot","cons":"Solid, but not elite, after the catch ; Takes time getting up to top speed; Can get pushed around ; Not great on contested catches","similar_player":"Zay Jones","simular_player_bio":"McMillan has some similarities to Jones in terms of size and dangerous build-up speed. Jones has a quicker release and is better after the catch, but in the NFL, McMillan could become a wideout who is a similar caliber player to Jones.","summary":"The Washington Huskies had an elite trio of receivers in 2022 and 2023 with Rome Odunze, Ja’Lynn Polk, and McMillan. They terrorized defenses with routes that utilized the deep-ball talent of Michael Penix Jr. After modest numbers in 2021 (39-470-3), McMillan took off in 2022 with 79 catches for 1,098 yards and nine touchdowns. With the Huskies on their way to an appearance in the National Championship, McMillan contributed while playing banged up. He missed four games with a knee issue and was limited in others, but he still contributed some big plays in 2023 while recording 45 catches for 559 yards and five scores."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Adisa Isaac","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":247,"position":"Defensive End","college":"Penn State","pros":"Tough as nails ; Very physical ; Good motor ; Powerful bull rush ; Can set the edge ; Strength to work off blocks ; Strong run defender ; Takes on and sheds blocks ; Strong, active hands ; Uses hands and feet at the same time ; Has some quickness ; Developed technique ; Plays with good leverage ; Quality lateral anchor ; Reliable to hold his ground ; Has athletic upside","cons":"Lacks pass-rushing moves ; Could be solid pro, but not super productive as a pass rusher ; Despite being strong, is a little undersized","similar_player":"Dorance Armstrong","simular_player_bio":"Isaac compares well to Armstrong coming out of Kansas in 2018. Armstrong was a strong run defender who flashed pass-rushing ability. Armstrong (6-4, 255) and Isaac are almost identical in size with athletic upside to develop.","summary":"Over the past two seasons, Penn State had two talented edge rushers with Chop Robinson and Isaac. In 2022, Isaac started to flash for the Nittany Lions with 28 tackles and four sacks. He was even better as a senior, recording 37 tackles, 7.5 sacks and one forced fumble."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jalyx Hunt","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"DeWayne Carter","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jarrian Jones","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"McKinnley Jackson","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Payton Wilson","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":234,"position":"Linebacker","college":"N.C. State","pros":"Excellent blitzer ; Serious downhill burst ; Good speed ; Rangy ; Good instincts ; Reads his keys well ; Covers ground in zone ; Good vision to read a quarterback’s eyes ; Speed to the sideline ; Burst to eat up ground ; Good height, length ; Good ball skills for a linebacker ; Athletic upside ; Wraps up well as a tackler ; Athletic ; Good pursuit linebacker ; Upside","cons":"Lacks strength ; Needs to get thicker in the upper and lower body ; Drag-down tackler ; Needs to work on taking on and shedding blocks ; Can get bumped around in the box; Needs physical development","similar_player":"Barrett Ruud","simular_player_bio":"Wilson reminds me somewhat of Ruud. Ruud was a fast and instinctive linebacker over his career. Ruud (6-2, 240) also lacked some strength and was a drag-down tackler, but he did produce some big tackle totals in his prime with Tampa Bay. As a pro, Wilson could be similar to Ruud.","summary":"Wilson was one of the nation’s best linebackers in 2023, producing a massively for the Wolfpack. On the year, he totaled 138 tackles, six sacks, one forced fumble, three interceptions and six passes broken up. Wilson then had a quality week at the Senior Bowl."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kamren Kinchens","year":2024,"height":71,"weight":203,"position":"Safety","college":"Miami","pros":"Instinctive ; Tremendous coverage safety ; Dangerous playmaker in the deep part of the field ; A true single-high safety ; Ball skills ; Soft hands ; Interception threat ; Dangerous pick returner ; Great center fielder ; Extremely fast ; Great athlete ; Covers a ton of ground ; Superb at covering receivers over the top ; Good vision, eye discipline ; Man coverage ability on tight ends, slot receivers ; Asset to defend big receivers ; Asset to handle speed receivers downfield ; Fluid; can flip his hips and run ; Always around the ball ; Solid run defender ; Excellent body control ; Can drive and fill in the box ; Good height ; Great length ; Should be able to play quickly ; Experienced & successful against good college talent ; Versatile ; Tons of upside ; Clutch open-field tackler ; Hard hitter ; Good form tackler ; Great character kid ; Hard worker ; Team leader","cons":"Lacks elite speed ; Not big ; Average athlete ; A little short ; Had a head/neck injury in 2023 ; Lacks some length","similar_player":"Kerby Joseph","simular_player_bio":"Kinchens reminds me of Joseph in that he is a ballhawking instinctive safety who also can deliver some hard hits. Joseph was a phenomenal third-round pick by the Lions, and I think Kinchens could be a similar steal in the NFL after going on Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft.","summary":"The Miami Hurricanes have been known as ‘Tight End U,’ but safety is a position they have consistently produced some very good pro prospects. There have been all-time greats like Ed Reed, Sean Taylor and Bennie Blades, along with other quality safeties like Kenny Phillips and Brandon Meriweather. After a lull, Kinchens’ arrival in South Florida re-established Miami for elite safety play in college football, and there will plenty of NFL teams hoping to land the ballhawking free safety."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Luke McCaffrey","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Troy Franklin","year":2024,"height":75,"weight":187,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Oregon","pros":"Fast ; Deep-threat receiver ; First-step quickness ; Explosive ; Capable of generating separation ; Second-gear speed ; Tall ; Good catch radius ; Threat to score on any touch ; Stretches a defense vertically","cons":"Skinny ; Could struggle with physical corners; Could struggle to get off press coverage ; Thin frame; needs more weight ; More straight line ; Route-unning limitations ; Body catches often","similar_player":"Robbie Chosen – formerly Robbie Anderson.","simular_player_bio":"Franklin is very similar to Chosen. Both are fast receivers who are tall and skinny. Franklin has some limitations similar to Chosen’s. If Franklin pans out, I could see him being a wideout similar to Anderson.","summary":"After Bo Nix arrived in Eugene, the Oregon passing attack took off and Nix put up some prolific numbers. His best receiver and most dangerous deep threat was Franklin. They enjoyed a breakout season in 2022, with Franklin recording 61 catches for 891 yards and nine touchdowns. In 2023, Franklin dominated the Pac-12m catching 81 passes for 1,383 yards and 14 touchdowns."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Layden Robinson","year":2024,"height":75,"weight":302,"position":"Guard","college":"Texas A&M","pros":"Forceful run blocker ; Very strong ; Tough ; Can knock defenders backward at the line ; Physical ; Sustains blocks ; Heavy hands ; Blocks with a nasty demeanor ; Able to control defenders when he latches on them ; Plays with good leverage as a run blocker; Strong lower body ; Can anchor against bull rushes ; Good height, weight for a right guard ; Good arm length for a guard – 34.63 inches ; Blocks through the whistle ; Experienced","cons":"Limited athlete ; Lacks elite speed ; Limited running wide zone plays ; Lacks foot quickness ; Better fit for power man than zone scheme","similar_player":"Aaron Banks","simular_player_bio":"In some ways, Banks is reminiscent of Jackson. They both are barrel-chested right guards who pack a punch in the ground game and can hold their own in pass protection. Banks was a second-round pick, and Robinson could go in the same range this year. Robinson could end up becoming a guard similar to Banks in the NFL.","summary":"Robinson was a steady right guard for the Aggies over the past four seasons and one of the most reliable blockers in the SEC. After a strong career, Robinson had a good week of practice at the Senior Bowl, according to multiple team sources."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dadrion Taylor-Demerson","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Justin Eboigbe","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cedric Gray","year":2024,"height":73,"weight":232,"position":"Linebacker","college":"North Carolina","pros":"Excellent instincts ; Effective run defender ; Plays downhill ; Tackling machine ; Very productive ; Makes big plays despite limited athleticism ; Sideline-to-sideline ability ; Physical tackler ; Physical to take on blocks ; Quick ; Diagnosis skills ; Read-and-react skills ; Fits a 4-3 or 3-4 defense ; Always around the ball ; Quick to the flat ; Straight-line speed ; Zone pass-coverage linebacker ; Dangerous blitzer ; Strong build ; Durable","cons":"Missed tackles ; Thick, stiff build ; Not super athletic ; Not a good fit to cover tight ends and running backs","similar_player":"Leroy Hill","simular_player_bio":"Some team sources said Gray reminded them of the former Seahawks linebacker Hill. Hill (6-1, 238) are almost identical in size and have similar styles of play. Hill was a third-round pick in the 2005 NFL Draft before putting together a solid career with Seattle.","summary":"Over the past two seasons, Gray was one of the best linebackers in college football and a tackling machine for the Tar Heels. He broke out in 2021 with 99 tackles, 2.5 sacks, two interceptions, one forced fumble and three passes broken up. In 2022, Gray recorded 144 tackles, three forced fumbles, two interceptions, six passes broken up and one sack. In his final season, Gray totaled 121 tackles, five sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumbles recoveries, one interception and four passes defended."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Theo Johnson","year":2024,"height":78,"weight":259,"position":"Tight End","college":"Penn State","pros":"Good height, length ; Contributing underneath receiver ; Can win contested catches ; Big frame ; Body control ; Body awareness to box out defenders ; Steady hands ; Presents a big target ; Red-zone contributor ; Has the frame to be a blocker ; Starting Y tight end potential","cons":"Doesn’t play with dominant speed or athleticism; Not dynamic; Will struggles to separate from man coverage in the NFL; Not special after the catch; Needs to improve as a blocker; Not overly physical in blocking","similar_player":"Hunter Long","simular_player_bio":"Long reminds me of Hunter Long coming out of Boston College. Long (6-5, 253) was a quality blocker who could contribute as a receiver. In the pros, Long has been a backup tight end, and I could see Johnson being similar. Long was a third-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, and Johnson could go in the same range this year during the 2024 NFL Draft.","summary":"Johnson contributed somewhat over the past three seasons for Penn State. He had a decent debut (19-213-1) in 2021 and showed improvement in 2022 (20-328-4). Johnson’s final season with the Nittany Lions was his best, as he caught 34 passes for 341 yards and seven touchdowns."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Khyree Jackson","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Brandon Dorlus","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Javon Baker","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Evan Williams","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Decamerion Richardson","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Devontez Walker","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Javon Foster","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Erick All","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jordan Jefferson","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tanor Bortolini","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tyrice Knight","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Mason McCormick","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jaylen Wright","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"AJ Barner","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tory Taylor","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cade Stover","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":247,"position":"Tight End","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Good speed to be a receiving tight end; Above-average athleticism ; Has a burst out his breaks ; Quickness to dart downfield ; Run-after-the-catch potential ; Finishes runs well ; Nice feel as a receiver ; Developed ball-adjustment skills ; Solid hands ; Willing to go across the middle ; Effective as an underneath receiver ; Size mismatch versus safeties ; Presents a good target ; Red-zone weapon ; Works the seam well ; Athletic upside","cons":"Needs to improve physicality as a blocker ; Must add strength to sustain blocks; Should improve hand placement for blocking; Could stand to be more aggressive to block","similar_player":"Greg Dulcich","simular_player_bio":"Stover is similar to Dulcich coming out of UCLA. Dulcich was a late-bloomer in college who flashed receiving potential. Dulcich then contributed some as a rookie before losing his second season to injury. If Stover pans out better than Dulcich, Stover could be similar to Jared Cook.","summary":"Over the past two seasons, Stover was a nice outlet receiver for the Buckeyes. He would have had bigger production at other schools, but with Ohio State featuring some elite receiver talent to go along with talented running backs, Stover was not a prime target of the offense. As a senior, Stover totaled 41 catches for 576 yards and five scores. In 2022, he recorded 36 receptions for 406 yards and five touchdowns."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Malik Mustapha","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Bucky Irving","year":2024,"height":69,"weight":192,"position":"Running Back","college":"Oregon","pros":"Dangerous receiver ; Soft hands ; Good route-runner ; Dangerous in space ; Elusive ; Shifty back ; Great vision ; Good feet ; Runs behind his pads ; Good knee bend ; Can pick up yards after contact ; Superb feet ; Lateral quickness ; Moves in the open field ; Compact build ; Strength to run through some arm tackles ; Picked up yards after contact in college ; Has balance","cons":"Undersized ; Lacks height ; Gets knocked back when defenders hit him square ; Has limitations in blitz protection","similar_player":"Tyjae Spears","simular_player_bio":"Irving compares well with Spears. Both are smaller, but tough runners who are excellent receiving backs. They are nearly identical in size and have the ability to be dangerous contributors at the next level.","summary":"Irving started out his career at Minnesota in 2021 before transferring to Oregon. The move paid off for Irving, who broke out with the Ducks in 2022 while averaging 6.8 yards per carry for 1,058 yards and five touchdowns. He also caught 31 passes for 299 yards and another three scores. In 2023, Irving averaged 6.3 yards per carry for 1,180 yards and 11 touchdowns. Additionally, he brought in 56 passes for 413 yards and two scores."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Giovanni Manu","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Will Shipley","year":2024,"height":71,"weight":206,"position":"Running Back","college":"Clemson","pros":"Elusive ; Shifty runner ; Good vision ; Quick feet ; Runs behind his pads ; Good knee bend ; Lateral quickness ; Dangerous jump cut ; Moves in the open field ; Compact build ; Runs hard for his size ; Will fight for extra yards ; Good balance ; Dangerous receiver ; Soft hands ; Good route-runner","cons":"Lacks size ; Gets knocked backward when defenders hit him square ; Has limitations in blitz protection","similar_player":"James White","simular_player_bio":"Shipley is reminiscent to White with the Patriots. Both were good receivers who could contribute somewhat in the ground game as well, but limited to being backups. White was a fourth-round pick in 2014, and Shipley could go in the same range in the 2024 NFL Draft.","summary":"With Travis Etienne moving on to the NFL, Shipley stepped in and was the lead back for the Tigers. Shipley had a solid debut in 2021, averaging 5.0 yards per carry for 739 yards and 11 touchdowns. As a sophomore in 2022, he averaged 5.6 yards per carry for 1,182 yards and 15 touchdowns. He also showed impressive receiving ability that season with 38 receptions for 242 yards. During 2023, Shipley averaged 5.0 yards per carry for 827 yards and five scores. He made 31 catches for 244 yards and two scores as well."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ray Davis","year":2024,"height":68,"weight":220,"position":"Running Back","college":"Kentucky","pros":"Strong build and size ; Straight-line speed ; True power back ; North-South forceful runner ; Keeps legs going after contact ; Consistently breaks tackles ; Finishes runs well ; Burst to the hole ; Drags tacklers ; Decisive runner ; Doesn’t dance in the backfield ; Zero hesitation to pound the ball into the defense ; Has a nose for the end zone ; Wears down defenses ; Runs well in the second half ; Capable of controlling games ; Good route-running ; Has some elusiveness ; Good hands ; Durable ; Ready to contribute immediately ; Good fit for a zone-blocking system ; Nice knee bend ; Runs behind his pads ; Upside","cons":"Good, but not elite, speed ; Will have to learn NFL blitz protection","similar_player":"David Montgomery","simular_player_bio":"Davis is similar to Montgomery coming out of Iowa State. Both are physical runners who can contribute as receivers. Davis could be a solid pro starter, like Montgomery. Montgomery went in the third round, and Davis could go in the same range in the 2024 NFL Draft.","summary":"Over the past couple of seasons, Davis was an under-the-rader tough runner in the SEC. In 2022 with Vanderbilt, Davis averaged 4.5 yards per carry for 1,042 yards and five touchdowns. He also caught 29 passes for 169 yards and three touchdowns. Davis then transferred to Kentucky for 2023, and he was excellent for the Wildcats. Davis averaged 5.7 yards per carry on the year for 1,129 yards and 14 touchdowns. He also caught 33 passes for 323 yards and seven touchdowns through the air."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Isaac Guerendo","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jared Wiley","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Sione Vaki","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jaden Hicks","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Braelon Allen","year":2024,"height":73,"weight":235,"position":"Running Back","college":"Wisconsin","pros":"Physical downhill runner ; Power to run through tackles ; Thick build ; Tough to tackle ; Contact balance ; Picks up yards after contact ; Strong lower body ; Short-yardage, goal-line asset ; Keeps feet going after contact ; Can move the pile ; Acceleration to the second level ; Willing blocker ; Has the size to pass protect ; Can contribute on swing passes","cons":"Lacks some speed ; Gets caught from behind ; Runs upright ; Will carry the ball away from his body ; Has some limitations as a route-runner in the passing game","similar_player":"Rhamondre Stevenson","simular_player_bio":"Stevenson (6-0, 227) and Allen are almost identical in size while both being physical downhill runners. Stevenson was a mid-rounder in the 2021 NFL Draft, and Allen could go in the same region this year in the 2024 NFL Draft.","summary":"Wisconsin has had a long tradition of sending power backs to the NFL, including the likes of Ron Dayne, Montee Ball, Melvin Gordon, Jonathan Taylor and more. Following a little lull after Taylor, Braelon Allen re-established the power-back role for the Badgers, leading their offense over the past two seasons. Allen broke out in 2021 with an average of 6.8 yards per carry for 1,268 yards and 12 touchdowns. In 2022, he averaged 5.4 yards per carry totaling 1,242 yards with 11 scores. Over those two seasons, he brought in 21 receptions for 144 yards. Allen’s 2023 season with the Badgers saw him show more receiving ability, notching 28 receptions for 131 yards. On the ground, he averaged 5.4 yards per carry for 984 yards and 12 touchdowns."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jacob Cowing","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Nehemiah Pritchett","year":2024,"height":72,"weight":190,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Auburn","pros":"Matches up well against tall, long receivers ; Reliable cover corner in man ; Dependable corner in zone ; Height, length & weight to play press man ; Fluid enough to play off-man coverage ; Good ball adjustment ; Starting potential in time ; Experienced and successful against good college programs ; Starting outside corner size and speed ; Strong football character ; No off-the-field issues ; Good teammate","cons":"Could start out as a backup and special teams contributor ; Will give up separation versus quicker receivers ; Struggles at top of route versus quicker wideouts ; Ball production is not special; didn’t intercept many passes","similar_player":"Brandon Facyson","simular_player_bio":"Sources called Pritchett a faster version of Brandon Facyson.","summary":"Pritchett spent the last four years as a steady and reliable corner for the Tigers. He had an impressive debut in his first season of extended playing time in 2020, recording 25 tackles, an interception and 10 passes broken up. He also was solid over 2021 (27-1-5) and 2022 (37-0-8). As a senior, Pritchett did a nice job of covering up receivers and teams threw at him less. He finished the year with a total of 22 tackles, an interception and three passes defended."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tarheeb Still","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Xavier Thomas","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jordan Magee","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cam Hart","year":2024,"height":74,"weight":204,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Notre Dame","pros":"Instinctive ; Excellent length ; Good press-man corner ; Can jam receivers ; Steady in zone coverage ; Experienced ; Quickness to carry verticals ; Can handle off-man coverage ; Smart covers up receivers in his area in zone ; Adept at taking on big receivers; Gritty, physical defender ; Willing tackler ; Athletic upside","cons":"Lack of big plays ; Needs to refine ball skills ; Needs to improve tackling ; A little leggy","similar_player":"Carlton Davis","simular_player_bio":"Hart reminds me of Carlton Davis coming out of Auburn. Davis (6-1, 206) and Hart are almost identical in size. Davis was a second-round pick of Tampa Bay in 2018 and has turned into a good pro starter. Hart could follow a similar path.","summary":"One of the most highly hyped players in college football this past season was Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. While Harrison had his way with almost every team he faced, one corner who played really against Harrison was Notre Dame’s Cam Hart. Hart led the way to holding Harrison to only 32 yards on three catches when they went head-to-head. In 2023, Hart totaled 21 tackles, with three forced fumbles, zero interceptions and four passes broken up. Back in 2022, he recorded 25 tackles with zero interceptions and four passes defended. His first season – 2021 – as a starter was his largest in terms of statistical production with 41 tackles, two interceptions and seven passes broken up."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Sedrick Van Pran-Granger","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Anthony Gould","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"JD Bertrand","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Austin Booker","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kris Abrams-Draine","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jarvis Brownlee Jr.","year":2024,"height":70,"weight":194,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Louisville","pros":"Extremely physical ; Instinctive ; Can be a man coverage outside corner; Press-man and off-man ability ; Closes quickly ; Late hands to break up passes ; Excellent run defender ; Superb tackler ; Hard hitter ; Violent tone setter","cons":"Has some stiffness; Not a good fit for zone coverage ; Lacks height ; Lacks elite speed","similar_player":"Damarri Mathis","simular_player_bio":"Team sources have compared Brownlee to Mathis.","summary":"Over the past three seasons, Brownlee was one of the most physical cornerbacks in college football, perhaps second only to Devon Witherspoon, who the Seahawks took with the No. 5-overall pick last year. Like Witherspoon, Brownlee is a violent football player who plays like his hair on fire. Brownlee started out his career at Florida State and had a nice 2021 season with the Seminoles, recording 51 tackles, two interceptions and three passes defended. After the season, he transferred to Louisville, where he had a big 2022 campaign of 66 tackles, two interceptions and 12 passes broken up. Then in 2023, Brownlee finished up his career with 28 tackles, an interception and five passes batted."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Audric Estime","year":2024,"height":71,"weight":221,"position":"Running Back","college":"Notre Dame","pros":"Physical runner ; Quality quickness when he hits the second level ; Strong build ; Runs angry and aggressive ; Power to run through tackles ; Finishes runs well ; Falls forward for extra yards ; Strength to churn forward through tacklers ; Contact balance ; Effective stiff arm ; Picks up yards after contact ; Keeps feet going after contact","cons":"Lacks speed to hit the hole ; Needs an excellent offensive line to be effective ; Not a creative runner ; Can’t create for himself ; Not shifty ; Lacks elusiveness","similar_player":"Rob Kelley/Craig Reynolds","simular_player_bio":"Estime compares well to Kelley or Reynolds as a power back with some limitations. Reynolds has turned into a valuable backup in the NFL, and Estime could be a similar pro.","summary":"While the NFL is a passing-driven league, there are still teams that like to run power, and Estime is a fit for them. In 2022, he averaged 5.9 yards per carry for 920 yards and 11 touchdowns. In 2023, he carried the Fighting Irish offense, averaging 6.4 yards per carry for 1,341 yards and 18 touchdowns. He also made 17 catches for 142 yards."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tommy Eichenberg","year":2024,"height":74,"weight":239,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Ohio State","pros":"Instinctive ; Tough run defender ; Quick to the sideline ; Good tackler ; Hard hitter ; Physical ; Will take on blocks ; Can shed blocks and make tackles ; Diagnosis skills ; Read-and-react skills ; Fits a 4-3 or 3-4 defense ; Stays around the ball ; Closing speed ; Rangy ; Capable pass-coverage linebacker ; Can help cover against tight ends and running backs ; Can drop into zone coverage ; Good vision in zone ; Disrupts passing lanes ; Strong, thick build ; Durable","cons":"Quick, but not elite, speed ; Quality athlete, but not supremely athletic","similar_player":"Pete Werner","simular_player_bio":"Eichenberg has a similar play style to Werner. Werner (6-3, 242) was a second-round pick out of Ohio State in 2021, and Eichenberg could go on Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft.","summary":"Over the past two seasons, Eichenberg was a steady defender and reliable interior presence for the Buckeyes. In 2022, Eichenberg totaled 120 tackles, 2.5 sacks, one interception and three passes broken up. He then recorded 80 tackles, a sack and a forced fumble in 2023."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Spencer Rattler","year":2024,"height":73,"weight":219,"position":"Quarterback","college":"South Carolina","pros":"Power arm ; Can make all the throws for the NFL ; Pushes the ball downfield ; Easy arm strength ; Accurate passer ; Can throw a hard fastball into tight windows ; Good deep-ball accuracy ; Throws a nice deep ball ; Makes big throws off platform ; Able to loft in touch passes ; Throws a catchable ball ; Stands tall in the pocket ; Moves his eyes ; Works through his progression ; Can throw receivers open ; Doesn’t miss open receivers ; Shows good timing ; Anticipation ; Good athlete ; Dangerous runner ; Can buy time with his feet ; Can hurt defenses on the ground ; Speed and burst as a runner ; Quick feet ; Shifty running in the open field ; Confident ; Competitor ; Brings energy to his team ; Upside","cons":"Too many interceptions ; Ball security ; Gunslinger ; Short","similar_player":"Baker Mayfield/Zach Wilson","simular_player_bio":"If Rattler turns into a quality starter, I could see him being similar to a better version of Mayfield as Rattler has a stronger arm and more athletic ability. If Rattler does not turn into a starter, I think he could be a backup quarterback similar to Wilson. Both have strong arms, running ability, and are gunslingers who can be prone to making bad decisions.","summary":"After players like Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray were superstars at Oklahoma, Rattler was expected to carry on the tradition. As a redshirt freshman starter in 2020, Rattler completed 68 percent of his passes for 3,031 yards, 28 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He also ran for six scores. After that strong debut, the wheels came off for Rattler in 2021 and he ended up getting benched for Caleb Williams. Rattler then transferred to South Carolina after the season. In 2022, Rattler had a slow start with the Gamecocks, but he improved down the stretch. Rattler completed 66 percent of his passes that season for 3,026 yards, 18 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He also rushed for three touchdowns. Rattler then completed 69 percent of his passes in 2023 for 3,186 yards, 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions. After the season, Rattler performed well at both the Senior Bowl and the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jaylon Carlies","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ainias Smith","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Deantre Prince","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Brennan Jackson","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jeremiah Trotter Jr.","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jamari Thrash","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Chau Smith-Wade","year":2024,"height":70,"weight":187,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Washington State","pros":"Aggressive defensive back ; Attacks downhill ; Willing tackler ; Good tackling technique ; Physical gritty defender ; Instincts ; Good read-and-react skills ; Overachiever ; Could be solid contributor on special teams","cons":"Undersized; Short; Underweight; Not especially fast; Lacks long speed; could struggle to to run with speed receivers ; Will have issues with receivers making catches over him ; Limited to being a slot corner","similar_player":"Elijah Molden","simular_player_bio":"Smith-Wade is similar to Molden coming out of Washington in 2021. Holden is a rotational slot corner who can contribute in his role. As a pro, I think Smith-Wade could become a better version and turn into a starting nickel in time.","summary":"During the 2023 season, some team sources told me they were impressed with Smith-Wade and thought he could be a nice mid-round value. As a senior, Smith-Wade recorded 36 tackles, zero interceptions and six passes defended. In 2022, he totaled 43 tackles with two interceptions, 10 passes broken up and three forced fumbles."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Mohamed Kamara","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Hunter Nourzad","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Edefuan Ulofoshio","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dominique Hampton","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Christian Jones","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jacob Monk","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jaylin Simpson","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Rasheen Ali","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tyrone Tracy Jr.","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Keilan Robinson","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Javon Solomon","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kitan Oladapo","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Bub Means","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jordan Travis","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Trevor Keegan","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Isaiah Davis","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Caelen Carson","year":2024,"height":72,"weight":199,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Wake Forest","pros":"Instinctive ; Experienced ; Good length ; Ball skills ; High points the ball ; Smartly covers up receivers in his area ; Can jam wideouts ; Physical ; Adept at taking on big receivers; Can outfight defenders on contested catches; Gritty, physical defender ; Willing tackler ; Can play zone coverage ; Good fit for press coverage","cons":"Lacks speed ; Could have problems running with NFL receivers ; Has some tightness ; Not all that twitchy ; Might be a backup only","similar_player":"Eric Murray","simular_player_bio":"Carson reminds me of Murray coming out of Minnesota. Murray was a tough, physical and gritty cornerback, but had a lack of speed. Eventually, Murray was moved to safety. He has managed to become a solid pro there after being a fourth-round pick. Carson has the potential to be a similar player who could be a third-day pick who ends up moving to safety.","summary":"Carson was a steady and productive defender for the Demon Deacons over the past four seasons. In 2020, he recorded 25 tackles, one forced fumble, one interception and four passes defended. He then notched 31 tackles, two picks and seven passes defended in 2021. As a redshirt sophomore in 2022, Carson collected 21 tackles and seven passes broken up. He finished out his career with 42 tackles, a forced fumble, zero interceptions and eight passes broken up in 2023."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jaylan Ford","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Qwan'tez Stiggers","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Walter Rouse","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Logan Lee","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Sataoa Laumea","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Marcellas Dial","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kimani Vidal","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jha'Quan Jackson","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Darius Muasau","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Malik Washington","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Johnny Wilson","year":2024,"height":78,"weight":231,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"Florida State","pros":"Size mismatch ; Makes catches over defenders ; Use size and strength to box out defenders ; Red-zone weapon ; Possessional receiver to move the chains ; Has some run-after-the-catch ability ; Tough to tackle","cons":"Bad hands ; Drops a lot of balls ; Lacks speed ; Not twitchy ; Not explosive ; Not fast in and out of breaks ; Lacks suddenness ; Can’t stretch a defense with speed ; Won’t separate from NFL corners via route-running","similar_player":"Kelvin Benjamin","simular_player_bio":"Multiple team sources compared Wilson to Benjamin. Both were giant receivers for the Seminoles who present a size mismatch and a threat to make catches over defensive backs. Each also lacked the speed and separation skills to get away from NFL defensive backs.","summary":"After transferring from Arizona State, Wilson broke out for in 2022, recording 43 receptions for 897 yards and five touchdowns for the Seminoles. His 20.9 yards per catch showed his big-play ability, and it was surprising that Florida State did not get him the ball more. In 2023, Wilson recorded 41 receptions for 617 yards and two touchdowns."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jase McClellan","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Casey Washington","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jamal Hill","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Mekhi Wingo","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dylan McMahon","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tejhaun Palmer","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"D.J. James","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tanner McLachlan","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ryan Watts","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tyler Davis","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Zion Logue","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Patrick McMorris","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Khristian Boyd","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jaden Crumedy","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Micah Abraham","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Travis Glover","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Will Reichard","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tylan Grable","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jawhar Jordan","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Nathaniel Watson","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Michael Jerrell","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Dylan Laube","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Joshua Karty","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Christian Mahogany","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kamal Hadden","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cam Little","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jordan Whittington","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cedric Johnson","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jarrett Kingston","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Ryan Flournoy","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Beaux Limmer","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Devin Leary","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Daequan Hardy","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Elijah Klein","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Travis Clayton","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Javontae Jean-Baptiste","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Trey Taylor","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Daijahn Anthony","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Brenden Rice","year":2024,"height":74,"weight":208,"position":"Wide Receiver","college":"USC","pros":"Impressive size/speed combination ; Instinctive receiver ; Smooth route-runner ; Has good body control ; Strong hands ; Tremendous yards-after-the-catch receiver ; Good ball adjustment ; Doesn’t take extra steps in and out of breaks ; Good speed for his size ; Nose for the end zone ; Can generate deep separation","cons":"Still developing separation skills ; Doesn’t always play up to top speed ; Never had big production in college ; Could stand to improve his tracking of the ball ; Decent, but not great, after the catch","similar_player":"Alec Pierce","simular_player_bio":"Rice is reminiscnet of Pierce coming out of Cincinnati. Both had a nice combination of size and speed with some raw points of development that needed refinement for the next level.","summary":"Marvin Harrison Jr. is not the only legacy receiver of a Hall of Famer in the 2024 NFL Draft class, as Brenden Rice is also the son of an NFL Hall of Famer. The son of Jerry Rice, Brenden Rice had a low profile in college before flashing somewhat as a junior in 2022 (39-611-4). Rice then played his best football in 2023, catching 45 passes for 791 yards and 12 touchdowns. He worked very well with Caleb Williams, and Rice continued his upward trend with impressive performances at the Senior Bowl, 2024 NFL Scouting Combine and his pro day. While things may have clicked late, Rice has proven to have next-level ability over the past six months."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jaden Davis","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Myles Harden","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Nick Samac","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"M.J. Devonshire","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Michael Jurgens","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jaheim Bell","year":2024,"height":74,"weight":241,"position":"Tight End","college":"Florida State","pros":"Dangerous receiving tight end ; Smooth route runner ; Tracks the ball well ; Late hands ; Yards after the catch ; Good feel ; Finds the soft spot in zone ; Able to make leaping grabs ; Red-zone weapon ; Adjusts well to the ball ; Goal-line running back ; Upside ; Athletic","cons":"Small, undersized ; Limited to being an F tight end ; Not a good blocker ; Size limitations","similar_player":"Irv Smith Jr","simular_player_bio":"Bell compares well with Smith coming out of Alabama. Both are receiving tight ends who are undersized and face limitations as blockers.","summary":"Florida State had a resurgent season in 2023, led by a lot of players who came through the transfer portal. Bell was one of those players, as he was a nice acquisition after two quality seasons for South Carolina. With the Gamecocks in 2022 (25-231-2) and 2021 (30-497-5), Bell flashed some receiving ability. He then caught 39 passes in 2023 with the Seminoles for 503 yards and two touchdowns. Bell also had a tremendous touchdown on a carry in the season opener against LSU."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Levi Drake Rodriguez","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Nathan Thomas","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jonah Laulu","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Devaughn Vele","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Myles Cole","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Matt Lee","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Solomon Byrd","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Josiah Ezirim","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Michael Barrett","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tahj Washington","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"James Williams","year":2024,"height":76,"weight":230,"position":"Linebacker","college":"Miami","pros":"Fast ; Big ; Strong ; Violent hitter ; Covers a lot of ground ; Dangerous pursuit run-defender ; Sideline-to-sideline speed ; Impactful tackler ; Very physical ; Quick ; Diagnosis skills ; Read-and-react skills ; Stays around the ball ; Fast to the flat ; Closing speed ; Rangy ; Superb pass-coverage linebacker potential ; Can help cover against tight ends and running backs ; Can drop into zone coverage ; Durable ; Upsidel continues to improve","cons":"Instincts at linebacker are an unknown ; Could be too big for safety in the NFL ; Will need more development for taking on blocks ; Might need a year of development","similar_player":"Zach Cunningham","simular_player_bio":"Williams reminds me of a more physical version of Cunningham. Both have sideline-to-sideline speed and quality size. They also are skilled in pass coverage for the pro game. Cunningham was a good NFL linebacker for a number of years, and Williams could turn into a similar pro.","summary":"Miami has had a great tradition of producing talendted safeties, and that was reestablished in recent years by Kamren Kinchens and James Williams. In 2022, Williams totaled 59 tackles, one interception, one forced fumble and six passes broken up. During 2023, he recorded 73 tackles, an interception and four passes batted. For the NFL, Williams is a fit as an outside linebacker who also could help as a strong safety. Linebacker is his best option given his size."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jowon Briggs","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Justin Rogers","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Michael Pratt","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Devin Culp","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"C.J. Hanson","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"LaDarius Henderson","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Sanoussi Kane","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Tatum Bethune","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jaylen Harrell","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Cornelius Johnson","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"KT Leveston","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Kalen King","year":2024,"height":71,"weight":191,"position":"Cornerback","college":"Penn State","pros":"Good instincts ; Tough ; Willing tackler ; Physical defender ; Good route recognition","cons":"Average skill set ; Not fast; lacks speed ; Lacks twitch ; Lacks athletic ability ; Lacks long speed; struggles to to run with speed receivers","similar_player":"Amani Oruwariye","simular_player_bio":"King is like a smaller version of Oruwariye. Oruwariye had a big 2021 season in terms of ball production, but he has struggled with giving up separation in other years in his career. Oruwariye was a fifth-round pick, and King could be a mid-rounder in the 2024 NFL Draft.","summary":"For every NFL draft, there are some prospects who are very challenging evaluations. King is one of those players this year because was tremendous in 2022 and then had a bad season in 2023. As a result, it is difficult to project what an NFL team will be getting with King. In this instance, one has to lean more toward the most recent season of college tape."}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Nick Gargiulo","year":2024}
{"source":"walterfootball.com","name":"Jaylen Key","year":2024}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Baker Mayfield","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Saquon Barkley","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Sam Darnold","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Denzel Ward","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Bradley Chubb","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Quenton Nelson","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Josh Allen","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Roquan Smith","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Josh Rosen","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":226,"pros":"Tennis prodigy with impeccable footwork and delivery balance. Plays with excellent coordination between eyes and feet. Gets head around quickly on play-fakes. Has experience under center. Anchors in pocket and doesn't creep around needlessly. Trusts his protection and doesn't take eyes of targets when pressure mounts from the edge. Climbs pocket when appropriate. Willing to stand and deliver in face of pressure. Completed 63 percent of his passes when blitzed in 2017. Accuracy totals negatively impacted by 31 receiver drops this year. Holds his water in pocket. Mechanics are terrific. Rarely over-strides and throws with consistently bent front knee. Throwing motion and follow-through are effortless. Extremely confident and intelligent. Throws receivers open. Might be best back shoulder thrower in the game. Shows ability to speed up operation time for move to next level. Very good usage of shoulder fakes and hitches to move defenders or buy additional time for receivers to uncover. Touch passer who can throw feathers when needed.","cons":"Durability is a concern. Carries slight build and has had injury issues dating back to high school. Carries ball low in pocket with slight upward pre-throw hitch. Too casual in pocket set-up. Decision making and post-snap reads are inconsistent. Refuses easy throws at times. Arm talent and strength are below average. May need to make greater effort to drive field and seam throws. Poor career deep ball completion rate. Excess air under ball allows challenges. Lacks gun to challenge safeties with rip throws over the top. Needs better anticipation. Poor mobility. Struggles to elude early pressure. Completed just 42.4 percent of his throws when forced to move. Too much hero ball. Extends plays and takes unnecessary chances rather than throwing it away. Scouts question his passion for football and whether he will be a willing student.","summary":"Josh Rosen's footwork and mechanics make him as pretty a quarterback as you will find in this year's draft. The biggest concern with Rosen is that his on-field success requires many elements to stay on schedule. He lacks plus arm strength, so identifying coverage (pre- and post-snap) and throwing with anticipation takes on added importance. Rosen has the pocket poise, accuracy and intelligence to become a good NFL starter, but he needs to be willing to take what defenses give him more frequently. Rosen will need to quell concerns surrounding leadership and coachability early on in order to establish a strong first impression and get his career off on the right foot.","next_gen_production_score":71,"next_gen_athleticism_score":69,"forty_yard_dash":4.92,"nfl_prospect_grade":75}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Minkah Fitzpatrick","year":2018,"height":72,"weight":204,"pros":"Loves ball, lives ball. Extremely competitive play demeanor with a history of showing up big in the biggest games. Versatile chess piece with experience all over the field. Can step right in and cover the slot, play high safety or handle nickel linebacker responsibilities. Good feet with ability to transition backward and forward smoothly around the field. Gets to top chase speed quickly. Can become rangy safety. Able to stick a foot in ground and drive to the ball. Plays with \"ball-man\" vision of an off-ball defender in basketball. Has awareness from zone to make loads of plays. Has nine career interceptions and four pick-sixes. Has downhill mindset as a hitter. Plays off of blocks and into tackling position. Dangerous blitzer off the edge. Attacks line of scrimmage from high safety look in run support and welcomes physical challenges. Special teams ace with 22 career coverage tackles.","cons":"Plays with some hip tightness that limits lateral agility in coverage. May not have pure cover talent to play full-time cornerback. Allows some separation out of breaks. Feet are more quick than explosive when chasing receivers from the top of the route. Still needs to improve his awareness when asked to play deep safety. Has to learn to dial back urgency and play with more patience on the next level. Comes in hot as tackler and will run himself out of position to finish.","summary":"Fitzpatrick turns up the intensity level as high as it will go and and rips off the knob until the game is over. Fitzpatrick has experience as a slot cornerback, but will likely be targeted as a \"do-everything\" safety who can be deployed as a sub-package linebacker, a blitzer or in the slot against big receivers and move tight ends. Fitzpatrick has consistently shined since his freshman season on Alabama defenses that have been loaded with NFL talent. His versatility, football character and desire to succeed should make him an early starter.","next_gen_production_score":99,"next_gen_athleticism_score":73,"forty_yard_dash":4.46,"nfl_prospect_grade":90,"bench_press":14}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Vita Vea","year":2018,"pros":"NFL-worthy size with thick hips and powerful upper body. Can be very intimidating at point of attack. Able to overpower lighter guards and usually pummels centers when isolated on them. Has power to press blockers off of his frame and the hip rotation and flexibility to dislodge them. Also utilizes booming hump move that can topple blockers off their base as a pass rush counter. Able to grow roots and own his grass when pad level is right. Two-gap defender. Can punch, lock out, and locate the ball. Above average pursuit quickness for a big man. Able to shed blockers and range to down the line of scrimmage to squeeze running lanes and make tackles. Violent hands can clear hands from his frame or soften the blocker's edge when he's rushing the passer. Has serious bull-rush ability once he gains momentum early in rush. Still very raw with much more talent to unlock.","cons":"Loses his feet and hits the turf too often. Base and footwork can be compromised when he gets too far out over his toes. Has a tendency to allow pad level to rise too much during rep. Lacks feel for double teams and blocking schemes. Second block catches him off-guard and he often does not have hands in position to work against doubles. Initial get-off is below average. Heavy-stepper as a pass rusher. Doesn't have flexibility or foot quickness to win around the edge as pass rusher. Too quick to default to brute force over technique. Teams may view him as run down player only.","summary":"Vea's tape can frustrating because he flashes star potential one series and then looks average the next. With that said, he's still very raw and should be judged by his ability rather than just his results as he should unlock his potential with more coaching. Vea has the size and power to play nose in an odd or even front and he could be targeted by 3-4 teams looking for dominant run defender on the end. He should work into a defensive line rotation immediately and has the ability to become a good NFL starter for years.","next_gen_production_score":81,"next_gen_athleticism_score":80,"forty_yard_dash":5.1,"nfl_prospect_grade":83,"bench_press":41}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Da'Ron Payne","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Marcus Davenport","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Kolton Miller","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Tremaine Edmunds","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Derwin James","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Jaire Alexander","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Leighton Vander Esch","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Frank Ragnow","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Billy Price","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Rashaan Evans","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Isaiah Wynn","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"D.J. Moore","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Hayden Hurst","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Calvin Ridley","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Rashaad Penny","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Terrell Edmunds","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Taven Bryan","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Mike Hughes","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Sony Michel","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Lamar Jackson","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Austin Corbett","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Will Hernandez","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Nick Chubb","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Darius Leonard","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Braden Smith","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"James Daniels","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Courtland Sutton","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Harold Landry","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Mike Gesicki","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Kerryon Johnson","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Dante Pettis","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Josh Jackson","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Breeland Speaks","year":2018,"pros":"Big man with good speed and plus athletic ability. Has experience at a variety of spots along defensive line. Has size and length to play in odd or even front. Punches with good hand placement, arm extension and rolled hips when allowed to two-gap. Has attitude and edge. Flashes potential to become more proficient with hands as a weapon. Able to play ahead of move blocks and disrupt into backside gaps. Plays with plus awareness. Responds well to flow of the play. Offers a little more pass rush than expected as power end. Pairs hands and feet to help free him as interior rusher along the edge. Arm-over move has some potential.","cons":"Had just one season of big production. Inconsistent at leveraging gap. Plays top-heavy with high pad level. Allows blockers under his pads when attacking gaps. Hip-tightness leads to narrowing of his base. Struggles to hold ground against down blocks and can be rolled out of the gap. Has straight line speed, but lateral agility and foot quickness are average in tight quarters. Goes over the edge with emotions. Chippy hitter willing to lead with helmet when play is ending. Ejected for targeting against Kentucky and ejected against Mississippi State for two unsportsmanlike penalties.","summary":"After a relatively dormant first couple of seasons, Speaks turned his flashes into production while operating from a variety of positions along the Ole Miss front. He can be chippy and emotional on the field and needs to mature, but he has the talent and ability to continue getting better. He's inconsistent at the point of attack along the interior and his best fit could be at an end spot in a 3-4. He has the upside to become an eventual starter, but his floor must be taken into account."}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Christian Kirk","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Uchenna Nwosu","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Dallas Goedert","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Connor Williams","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Anthony Miller","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Kemoko Turay","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"M.J. Stewart","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Jessie Bates III","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Donte Jackson","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Duke Dawson","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"P.J. Hall","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Isaiah Oliver","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Derrius Guice","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"James Washington","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"D.J. Chark","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Brian O'Neill","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Carlton Davis","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Tyquan Lewis","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Brandon Parker","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Lorenzo Carter","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Chad Thomas","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Justin Reid","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"B.J. Hill","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Fred Warner","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Royce Freeman","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Nathan Shepherd","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Jerome Baker","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Geron Christian","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Mason Rudolph","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Malik Jefferson","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Ronnie Harrison","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Troy Apke","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Da'Shawn Hand","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Joel Iyiegbuniwe","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Kyzir White","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Will Dissly","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Taron Johnson","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Armani Watts","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Avonte Maddox","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Ito Smith","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Rick Leonard","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Kentavius Street","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Will Richardson","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Josh Sweat","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Kalen Ballage","year":2018,"height":73.5,"weight":228,"pros":"Excellent body composition and frame. Possesses an athletic build with well-proportioned upper body and lower body that squats over 500 pounds. Versatile player who has experience as an off-set runner, a pass catcher out of the backfield and a wildcat quarterback. Has experience returning kicks. Plays with adequate burst between tackles. Lowers shoulder and accelerates feet into and through contact to fall forward. Has secondary power to find a tough yard near end zone. Clean hands as pass catcher. Displays ability to adjust to poorly thrown balls. Can line up in the slot. Able to slip first tackle attempt after the catch in open field. Needs to protect with better technique, but his size is effective in taking on blitzers.","cons":"Doesn't have the hips or feet to cut with sharpness after flowing hard to the edge. Runs too upright to squeeze through tight rush lanes. Plays with early indecisiveness. Takes too many skip steps in his approach downhill allowing defense time to fight past blocks. Field vision is severely lacking. Allows open run lanes to go unused. Feet can get confused when faced with unexpected traffic. Athletic, but not elusive. Not nearly as hard to tackle as expected. Play regressed somewhat from 2016.","summary":"Ballage looks great on the hoof and should test well at the Combine, but his lack of decisiveness and vision make it hard to envision him as a full-time RB1. Ballage can do a little of this and a little of that, but a team will need to have a clear-cut plan for how to use him. Ballage's size and athletic ability will appeal to teams as will his ability to play on third downs and return kicks.","next_gen_production_score":56,"next_gen_athleticism_score":80,"forty_yard_dash":4.46,"nfl_prospect_grade":66,"bench_press":15}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Jaleel Scott","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"J'Mon Moore","year":2018,"height":75,"weight":207,"pros":"Size and speed prospect. Fluid in his movement and flashes athletic traits. Sidesteps corners trying to crowd his release and has juice to climb past them to create vertical separation. Route stems have twitch to separate. Drives back to the football to cut off cornerback's path to the throw. Flashes soft hands when he's plucking away from his frame. Makes necessary adjustments early on deep throws. Has athletic traits to work all three levels of the field. Brings danger to the defense after the catch. Uses stick-and-move foot quickness to elude tacklers with lateral agility and has acceleration to get off to the races. Effective shaking tackle attempts off of his hips.","cons":"Still raw. Feasted primarily on hitches and comebacks. Worked just one side of the field and stayed out near the numbers. Doesn't have a feel for controlling his area of the field. Allows cornerbacks to crowd him against the sideline and force him out of bounds on his downfield routes. Routes need greater leverage to open wider intermediate and downfield catch windows. Still learning to set up route breaks. Needs to improve hip sink for quicker stop and open. Had too many focus drops. Scouts say he can be surly and question his maturity level.","summary":"Moore followed up a strong junior campaign with an equally impressive senior season. While Missouri's offensive scheme made things easy on him and allowed him to rely on his athletic ability to succeed, he has the size, speed and talent to be able to succeed beyond what was asked of him in college. Moore is still raw and will need time to expand his knowledge and feel for the position, but he has the talent to become a WR3 or WR2 within the first two or three years.","next_gen_production_score":75,"next_gen_athleticism_score":67,"forty_yard_dash":4.6,"nfl_prospect_grade":74,"bench_press":21}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Chase Edmonds","year":2018,"height":69,"weight":205,"pros":"Highly productive four-year starter. Well-built, durable frame with thick calves and thighs. Hips can swivel freely. Quick to gather, sink and redirect when cutting. Uses acrobatic twists, turns and directional changes to battle back against would-be tacklers. Runs with good bend and wide base. Burst features explosive, long first stride. Can blow by defensive linemen looking to play off blocks to make the tackle. Has speed to eat up the corner against defenses who lapse with their contain. Powers through arm tackles. Runs with adequate contact balance. Leak-out pass catcher with the athletic traits to become an effective route-runner if asked.","cons":"Frame appears maxed out. Dealt with injuries his senior season after handling heavy workload for three prior seasons. Lacks decisiveness and appears slow to process interior rush lanes. Approach to line of scrimmage lacks pace. Needs a better feel for blocking schemes. Always on the lookout to bounce runs outside. Not as instinctive on second level as expected. Better at running around linebackers than juking them. Blitz pickup and anchor need improvement.","summary":"Edmonds is a highly productive runner with a compact frame, good agility and plus athletic traits. While he flourished against a lower level of competition, he may find that he's unable to beat NFL defenses with burst alone. Edmonds needs to play with more consistent pace and decisiveness to reach his potential. He has the talent to fit into a committee approach but could be limited to more outside running duties.","next_gen_production_score":63,"next_gen_athleticism_score":80,"forty_yard_dash":4.55,"nfl_prospect_grade":74,"bench_press":19}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"John Franklin-Meyers","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":283,"pros":"NFL-worthy build with good size and a broad, tapered chest. Wingspan measured over 82 inches at the NFLPA game. Tape is full of him bludgeoning blockers across from him. Explosive upper body power. Carries bang behind his pads and is able to knock opponents off-balance when his leverage is right. Decent lateral quickness to flatten out runners to the perimeter. Shows athletic ability to work edge-to-edge as rusher. Gets good mileage from his arm-over move and works his hands and feet in unison. Possesses balance to recover.","cons":"Not a clean position fit at either defensive end. Tight-hipped and short stepper. Lacks bend as a rusher. Will need to improve feel for double teams. Hands lack accuracy and will slide off the mark. Needs to learn to stack and control rather than just punch his opponents. Slow to get revved up when forced to change directions. Rarely faced off against quality looks from guards and tackles.","summary":"Franklin-Myers carried 297 pounds on his frame this spring but played at 280 at the NFLPA game in January. His sweet spot might be around 290 pounds, which would position him more favorably as a 3-4 defensive end with some rush potential. Franklin-Myers flashes power at the point of attack and the ability to get a quick win when he's working around the edges. He's a solid developmental prospect with intriguing upside if the technique improves.","next_gen_production_score":62,"next_gen_athleticism_score":75,"forty_yard_dash":4.75,"nfl_prospect_grade":72,"bench_press":26}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Marquis Haynes","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":235,"pros":"Explodes out of the starting blocks with his get-off as rusher. Pure speed can bend and buzz the edge to attack the quarterback. Not overly bendy, but uses his forward lean to play under the tackle's hands. Plays with dogged pursuit of the quarterback and secondary effort leads to sacks. Edge burst should open more inside opportunities against over-setting tackles. Rangy with tremendous speed to pursue runners to perimeter. Small but understands how and when to shift his weight to maximize his contact balance. Decent body control at point of attack. Can land first jab into blocker's frame with his length.","cons":"Slender build with thin legs. Has body type of a big safety. Could be liability against the run on next level. Not a reliable edge-setter. Lacks upper body power to punch and post up on tight ends and tackles. Gets caught laying on blocks. Doesn't have base to hold up to drive blockers. Plays upright at times. Has linear speed but change of direction quickness is just okay for his size. Unable to convert speed to power as rusher. Leggy and can't fight through redirect blocks. Hasn't learned to use hands as weapon in his pass rush.","summary":"Slender, productive pass rush specialist who features an outstanding upfield burst, but an alarming lack of anchor. While Haynes could get a trial as an early down 3-4 rush linebacker due to his pass rush potential, he isn't built to handle the physical nature of NFL run games. Haynes is a likely fit for teams looking for a designated pass rusher for sub-packages, but he'll need to become more toolsy and unpredictable as an NFL rusher if he wants to duplicate the success he had in college.","next_gen_production_score":74,"next_gen_athleticism_score":53,"forty_yard_dash":4.67,"nfl_prospect_grade":66,"bench_press":23}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Dalton Schultz","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":244,"pros":"Very tenacious and tough as a blocker. Well-schooled in blocking fundamentals. Leaned on as vital part of the run blocking unit. Initial hand placement is good. Ability to sustain and finish. Improves positioning after contact and can generate some movement at point of attack without a double team. Gave it to USC's Rasheem Green on more than a couple of snaps when matched head to head. Sinks hips into breaks. Opens sharply on underneath routes to look for the throw. Has good feel for attacking the voids against zone coverage. Will shut routes down early to keep throwing window open for quarterback. Physical in creating space at top of his routes. Short area footwork is adequate. Has ability to become a reliable target over the middle and in traffic.","cons":"Receiving production has been underwhelming throughout his career. Routes can be monotonous and predictable. Allows too much leeway for defenders to play the catch point. Needs to play bigger in space and use his frame. Lacks speed to attack over top. Struggles to separate against man coverage on intermediate routes. Could have somewhat limited workspace as NFL pass catcher. Not as physical after the catch. Slows feet into contact and won't always fall forward. Strikes first, but will lose initial hand placement when long defenders get into him. Can improve approach angles to help keep angle blocks centered.","summary":"Schultz is a Y-tight end with the ability as a run blocker to help bolster a team's rushing attack very quickly. While his frame could still use more mass, he plays with good technique and play strength at the point of attack and shows an ability to impose his will upon edge defenders if they half-step into the rep. Schultz is a capable and reliable target underneath, but his living will depend on how he impacts the running game. Schultz's limited catch production could drop him a round, but he should be a solid, early starter.","next_gen_production_score":57,"next_gen_athleticism_score":70,"forty_yard_dash":4.75,"nfl_prospect_grade":69,"bench_press":15}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Cole Madison","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"RJ McIntosh","year":2018,"height":76.5,"weight":286,"pros":"Talented and a plus athlete. Plays with low pads and good knee bend. Uses effective arm-over to beat initial blocks and make tackles in the backfield. Quick get-off and ability to get skinny could make him an intriguing one-gapper. Able to recover against move blocks and play over the top into the play-side. Plays with plus flexibility and moves like a defensive end in space. Productive tackler from an interior position. Pursuit quickness gets him involved on more plays. Shows blockers a moving target as rusher. Has foot quickness to be an edge rusher. Quick to stop rush and play the throw. Had seven batted passes in 2017. Blocked two kicks this year on special teams.","cons":"Will need to live in the weight room to improve core strength. Contact balance is below average. Base fails him. Too easy to bully off his spot and out of his fit against the run. Struggles to play square. Lacks expected rush production relative to his athletic ability. Gets snatched up as pass rusher. Hands are busy, but not efficient or jarring. Needs to play with better aggression at the point of attack. Won't win if he's not playing half-man as a rusher.","summary":"Athletic defensive tackle with the speed and quickness to make impact plays, but the lack of core strength to give up big plays against the run. McIntosh has developmental potential to work with and should take a big step forward once he learns to work his hands as a pass rusher. While he has disruptive potential, he has to get his play strength to a functional level in order to hold up as an every-down player. While teams will likely view him as a defensive tackle, McIntosh could fit as a base 4-3 end with the ability to reduce inside on passing downs.","next_gen_production_score":72,"next_gen_athleticism_score":77,"nfl_prospect_grade":73}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Mo Hurst","year":2018,"height":73,"weight":292,"pros":"Has disruptive initial quickness when ball is snapped. Comes off the ball low and looking to eat in the backfield. Once he gets into the gap, can get skinny and slither through. Too quick for blockers to reach or trap. Motor and movement get him access to the pocket as a rusher. Flurries with his hands like a lightweight boxer. Bats away early punch attempts creating balance advantages. Light feet help him bounce from gap to gap challenging slow-footed linemen. Makes plays well beyond his gap thanks to quickness and plus motor. Quick to punch and disengage against move blocks on outside zone. Effective in twist game.","cons":"Is smallish for interior life. Doesn't have the thick frame that lends itself to adding a lot more functional mass. Big maulers can give him the blues when they square him up. A firm punch will bounce him way out of his rush lane. Has to close the gap on longer, stronger blockers or he gets in trouble. Uses forward lean to create power that upper body is lacking. Goes head-first into initial contact and loses sight of the ball. Sticks to blocks and is slow to shed. Pass rush comes from movement and twists over hand usage and rush counters.","summary":"Hurst is an upfield three-technique who gets out of the blocks ahead of his competition as soon as the starter's pistol goes off. His ability to come out fast and low should create opportunities to become a disruptive penetrator, but he has to prove that he has the strength to play through redirect blocks and hold up against NFL interior linemen. Will need to be cleared medically at re-check after heart irregularities showed up at combine.","next_gen_production_score":85,"next_gen_athleticism_score":74,"nfl_prospect_grade":81}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Shaquem Griffin","year":2018,"height":72,"weight":227,"pros":"Possesses good athletic ability. Smart player who processes the game plan and executes. Attacks face-up blockers with maximum arm extension to keep his frame clean. Carries some upper body power at the punch. Asks for no quarter and gives none. Looks to punish as hitter. Impressive total of 13 passes defensed on 42 targets. Instinctive with the talent to play 3-4 inside backer and 4-3 outside backer spots. Has intriguing burst when edge rushing. Accelerates quickly off the snap and can outrace some tackles to the edge. Posted 18.5 sacks over two years as an outside rusher and blitzer. Plays fast uses good technique.","cons":"Linear and high-cut. Needs to play with more consistent knee bend. Could use more mass and lower body strength. Contact balance is below average when challenged by power. Disengaging from blocks is a challenge. Unable to make quick exits when play-side shoulder covered by a blocker. Felled by cut blocks. Little margin for error as tackle finisher. Target point as tackler can be a little high. Allowed four broken tackles this year.","summary":"Griffin's physical limitation should be discussed as it pertains to areas like tackle disengagement and consistency of finishing, but his instincts, play speed and technique have all been major factors in helping him thrive at his position. His upfield burst as an edge blitzer and his range as a tackler are two strengths that NFL teams could capitalize on. Griffin could hear his name on day three of the draft, but if not, his competitive spirit and playmaking talent give him a shot to make a roster at some point in his career.","next_gen_production_score":76,"next_gen_athleticism_score":86,"forty_yard_dash":4.38,"nfl_prospect_grade":79,"bench_press":20}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"D.J. Reed","year":2018,"height":69,"weight":188,"pros":"Has history of high-end ball production at every stop dating back to high school. Known as a hard worker on field and off. Extremely confident. Plays with a chip on his shoulder in coverage. Feet to shadow and squeeze underneath routes. Fluid hips allow for easy swivels to open or recover. Gets to top gear quickly. Makeup speed to chase down strays. Plays as long as he can. Stretches to disrupt the catch point. Plus timing and hand-eye coordination. Tenacious tackler. Solo tackler who can do his own dirty work. Gifted return specialist. Handles punts and kicks with fearlessness. Has foot quickness to elude tacklers and speed race around the corner. Open field vision like a running back helps him to weave free of danger.","cons":"Short cornerback. Lack of ideal size could make him a target down the field. High point challenges against big slots could be tricky. Doesn't have arm length to keep quarterbacks from making downfield touch throws over his head. Aggression turns to grabbing and tugging on jerseys when backed up near end-zone. Got big-boyed by size near the sideline against Texas Tech. Frequently turned around in coverage.","summary":"Future slot corner who has the athleticism to handle mirror and match coverage and the toughness to step up and take on tackle responsibilities. Reed lacks size, but not heart. He's passionate and confident and outplays his height on a consistent basis. Reed's talent as a return specialist could gain him instant opportunities and his work won't hurt his cause. Reed has the mental and physical makeup to become a solid pro as both a return man and a sub-package cornerback.","next_gen_production_score":87,"next_gen_athleticism_score":69,"forty_yard_dash":4.51,"nfl_prospect_grade":78,"bench_press":11}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Ja'Whaun Bentley","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Justin Watson","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Bilal Nichols","year":2018,"height":76,"weight":306,"pros":"Effort level almost never wanes. Plays with good energy through the whistle and has hustle to pick up secondary sacks and additional tackles. Decent athlete with lateral agility to shuffle along the line and man his run fit on stretch plays. Feels pressure headed his way and shows ability to sink and brace against double teams. Can spin out of down blocks and re-engage in the play. Flashes hand quickness that coaches can work with.","cons":"Needs to play with better initial quickness at point of attack. Tends to pop upright after the snap. Plays with poor knee bend and leverage. Need to see more jolt out of his initial punch. Pass rush lacks menace. Will stutter-step and try to set up moves that don't land. Below average at finding the edge as a rusher and is unlikely to generate quality bull-rusher on the next level.","summary":"Nichols is a defensive tackle with decent athletic ability despite playing as stiff-legged as he does. Despite his 10.5 sacks over the last two seasons, there isn't much on tape to suggest he will be an effective NFL pass rusher, but he does have some anchor against the run. Nichols showed up plus athletic ability as a tester and has been moving up the draft board for some teams. He needs to play with better bend to improve his leverage, but he has an opportunity to become an backup in the league.","next_gen_production_score":59,"next_gen_athleticism_score":83,"forty_yard_dash":4.95,"nfl_prospect_grade":71,"bench_press":29}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Tre Flowers","year":2018,"height":75,"weight":202,"pros":"Productive and extremely long. Has arm length and range for extended tackle radius and to challenge passes that other safeties won't get to. Good straight line speed. Plays with desired football intelligence. Closes early on throws and can stop a play before it turns into \"run after catch\" yards. Effort as downhill tackle is solid. Looks to stick with everything he's got when wideouts enter his air space. Comes from a family of athletes and his uncle played seven years in the NFL.","cons":"High cut with gangly basketball frame. Doesn't look like an NFL safety. Play strength is lacking. Could struggle to handle box duties. Can be jostled at the break point by physical tight ends and receivers. Hips are tight and movement in space is fragmented. Lack of fluidity shows up when forced into coverage role. Grab and ride finisher with too many missed tackles in his background. Needs to square-up rather than arm tackle.","summary":"Flowers is a long-armed, lanky safety with solid instincts, good straight line speed, but limited agility. Flowers' length has helped with tackle and ball production, but his lack of adequate man cover skills could be an issue if offenses target him in space. His thin frame and inconsistencies as a tackler will concern some teams. Backup safety might be his ceiling.","next_gen_production_score":69,"next_gen_athleticism_score":70,"forty_yard_dash":4.45,"nfl_prospect_grade":70,"bench_press":18}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Micah Kiser","year":2018,"height":72,"weight":238,"pros":"Built with a sturdy base and banger's frame. Quick to diagnose and respond. Makes tackles near the line of scrimmage and doesn't wait on running backs to get to him. Recognizes cutback lanes and fills the fit to look up runners in the cutback lane. Tough guy who likes contact. Brings it to second level climbing blockers with stiff shoulder or a powerful punch. Has the play strength and leverage advantage to play under blocker's pads. Willing to fire downhill into his run fits to close off the lane. Never over-pursues. Tackle production and impact play totals are staggering with 397 tackles, 33.5 tackles for losses, 19 sacks and eight forced fumbles over three years as a starter.","cons":"Possesses thickly bundled hips that limit bend and movement. Short stepper short area trigger burst. Needs to do better job of dropping pad level as a tackler. Running backs can drive through his contact and fall forward for additional yardage. Makes a lot of tackles but will miss a lot of tackles as well. Below average play speed and burst create challenging tackle angles once he gets to the spot. Gradual in his change of direction movement. Doesn't have desired NFL range. Sluggish lateral quickness means he better diagnose early. Is a liability in man coverage. Will struggle to match patterns from man coverage.","summary":"Kiser's impressive production didn't happen on accident and teams will have to weigh his consistent ability to make plays with his modest athletic ability and overall play speed. Kiser is a banger built to play inside the box, but he has limited range and may not offer much coverage ability. Unless he runs well and puts together a solid workout, he could fall in this draft, but his toughness and production give him a shot to be a backup.","next_gen_production_score":86,"next_gen_athleticism_score":77,"forty_yard_dash":4.66,"nfl_prospect_grade":80}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Marcus Allen","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":215,"pros":"Already plays the game with NFL-level aggression. Meets blockers with jarring hands to keep himself from getting locked up. Forceful striker willing to give his body up for the cause. Triggers downhill with full commitment once he diagnoses run. Flashes into backside lanes to dissuade and corral cutbacks. Team captain and locker room favorite. Generally operates under control and with good mirror when working as downhill tackler against inside runs. Worked to improve pattern reading by working with receiver Daesean Hamilton. Efforts to stay deeper than the deepest in single-high coverage. Can match up with tight ends in space.","cons":"Lacks instincts and anticipation. Likes to see ball come out before making his jump. Missing footwork and burst to consistently challenge throws in his area. Has just one career interception and few passes broken up. May not run well enough to handle single-high duties in NFL. Tight-hipped finisher with below average lateral agility and foot quickness to track late cuts by running back. Comes downhill too hot at times and will run past the tackle. Too many false steps in coverage. Lacks fluidity in space and change of direction in coverage is labored.","summary":"Allen is a punishing, downhill banger with good size and the attitude of a linebacker in run support. He's a little limited in terms of his lateral movement and agility and is at his best when allowed to flow downhill. Tape appears to show a lack of long speed and his forty time seems to back that up. Allen's game is a little limited, but he has the toughness and tackle production of a future starter who does his best work near the line of scrimmage.","next_gen_production_score":74,"next_gen_athleticism_score":67,"nfl_prospect_grade":69,"bench_press":15}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Michael Dickson","year":2018,"height":74,"weight":208,"pros":"Good size with great leg. Extremely confident. Half of his 2017 punts ended up inside the opponents 20. His average of 47.4 was second in the FBS. Posted career average of 45.3 per punt. His flip-flop tool to deaded punts is elite. Puts english on the ball like a pool hustler. Forced Missouri to live inside their own 20 in the Texas Bowl with seven punts inside the 10-yard line and four of those inside the five-yard line. Gives very few return opportunities to opponents.","cons":"Punter only with no kickoff experience or value. Hasn't been severely tested by the elements. Still has room to improve his hang time. May have to temper enthusiasm to park opponents as close to their own goal line as he can and take a few less touchbacks.","summary":"Dickson is the rare punter with good size, hands, touch, and power who is able to dig his team out of their own end zone and stick his opponents close to theirs. Over the last ten years, just one punter (Bryan Anger in 2012 to Jaguars) was taken inside the first three rounds but Dickson could be that guy this year."}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Troy Fumagalli","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Andrew Brown","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Jamarco Jones","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Darius Phillips","year":2018,"height":70,"weight":193,"pros":"Adequate quickness in his backpedal. Has lateral movement to disrupt route release. Can turn and sprint without a hitch. Plays with body control and doesn't panic in his coverage. Closes distance to receiver on vertical throws before turning to find ball. Stays in phase against comeback routes. Fluid from route to route in zone. Anticipates routes and throws. Former wideout with plus ball skills. Able to track and high-point downfield. Understands when to break it up and when to take it away. Strong ball production totals for three years. Takes initial step towards passing lane when closing on throws. Pulls and rakes at catch point. Has four years of kick return experience including five touchdowns. Handled punt return his final two seasons.","cons":"Has to clean up some of the excessive hand-checking. Can be lackadaisical when playing trail technique. Will peek in backfield too long allowing workable separation. Short strider may lack the makeup speed to make plays once he's beaten deep. Doesn't have height and length to play outside. Takes occasional dicey angles that lead to big plays. Looks small and plays small against the run. Passive demeanor in run support will make him a target. Gives in too easily to blocks and waits for others to make the tackle. Grab and drag tackler.","summary":"Ball-hawking cornerback with athletic ability and short area quickness to handle man coverage from slot and the instincts to play zone effectively. Phillips will have to move inside due to his lack of size so his issues in run support could be exploited by offensive coordinators. He should test well at the Combine so his draft value will depend directly on how teams prioritize toughness versus ball skills.","next_gen_production_score":78,"next_gen_athleticism_score":72,"forty_yard_dash":4.54,"nfl_prospect_grade":72}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Mike White","year":2018,"height":77,"weight":224,"pros":"Arm talent is the first thing you notice. Former high school pitcher with 90 MPH fastball who can crank up that heat when he needs to. Has good drive accuracy. Able to push the ball into tight windows. Has velocity and accuracy to attack the middle of the field. Can alternate between heat and touch. Throws catchable deep ball and has ability to drop it over a cornerback's head down the sideline. Can be dangerous from the pocket when he's protected. Completed 57 percent of his deep throws when protection was better in 2016. Resets feet before throwing when he leaves the pocket. Asked to make full-field reads at times.","cons":"Heavy feet take time to set up in the pocket. Struggled to deal with poor protection. Lacks feel for pressure off the edges and drops his eyes when he sees pocket push. Pocket mobility is poor. Was responsible for his share of the 46 sacks. Sluggish processor when initial reads are covered. Stayed on covered targets rather than finding better options. Relies too heavily on arm over anticipation. Looks lethargic when trying to roll and throw. Fumbled 12 times this year and 17 times over two seasons.","summary":"White saw major downturns in every important passing category this year, but evaluators will have to balance his inconsistent play against the porous protection he got. White has good size and a live arm which is enough to get him drafted, but if he doesn't do a better job of recognizing blitzes and making decisions faster, his arm talent won't matter. White has QB3 potential with a shot to move up the ladder as a backup.","next_gen_production_score":76,"next_gen_athleticism_score":51,"forty_yard_dash":5.09,"nfl_prospect_grade":69}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"JK Scott","year":2018,"height":78,"weight":208,"pros":"Impressive 45.6-yard career average per punt. Handled kickoff duties this season. Has a big leg and can kick for distance or hang time. Produced impressive hang time (4.55) and punts returned rate (9.1 percent) this season. Dropped 25 percent of his punts inside the 10 and 51 percent inside the 20. Has flip-flop tool at his disposal. Had just four touchbacks total all season. Soft hands adjust to snaps outside of his frame. Holds for kicks.","cons":"Deliberate approach. Can be a shade slow with his touch to toe times. May have to expedite his operation time in the pros to avoid blocks. His high inside-the-20 percentage benefitted from fortuitous rolls. Below average touchback percentage on kickoffs.","summary":"Four-year punter who is able to work for distance, hang time or placement whenever he needs. He's been a consistent performer who operates well under pressure and possesses soft hands to handle poor snaps. He has the talent and play traits to become a long-time NFL starter.","next_gen_production_score":4.83,"next_gen_athleticism_score":1.69,"forty_yard_dash":96,"nfl_prospect_grade":30.5}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Marquez Valdes-Scantling","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Christian Sam","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Chris Campbell","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Deon Cain","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Simeon Thomas","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"DeShon Elliott","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Luke Falk","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Jack Cichy","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Cedrick Wilson","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Braxton Berrios","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Greg Senat","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Azeem Victor","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Ade Aruna","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Danny Etling","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Alex Mcgough","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Jermaine Kelly","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Quentin Poling","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Leon Jacobs","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Travin Howard","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Jordan Mailata","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Nick Bawden","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Joshua Frazier","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Logan Woodside","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Ryan Izzo","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Justin Jackson","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Rod Taylor","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Korey Cunningham","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Austin Proehl","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Trey Quinn","year":2018}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Nick Bosa","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"T.J. Hockenson","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Jonah Williams","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Tytus Howard","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Marquise Brown","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Johnathan Abram","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Greg Little","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Jahlani Tavai","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Drew Sample","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Parris Campbell","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Nasir Adderley","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Juan Thornhill","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Zach Allen","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Jalen Hurd","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Jachai Polite","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Josh Oliver","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Kahale Warring","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Connor McGovern","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Chuma Edoga","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Quincy Williams","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Mike Edwards","year":2019,"height":70.5,"weight":205}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Will Grier","year":2019,"height":74.5,"weight":217,"pros":"Highly organized and known as galvanizing locker room guy. Plays with attacking, downfield mindset. Made plays \"close and late\" against Texas and Oklahoma. Crafts successful pre-snap plans. Can get through entire slate of progressions. Early stares at safety to keep him away from help over the top. Confident and accurate in attacking the seam. Standard throws delivered with accuracy. Expedites process to attack when he sees coverage busts/flaws. Can pump and adjust when reads are altered. Possesses deep ball touch and accuracy to drop it on top of them in stride. Climbs and slides when the edge gets heated. Outstanding feel for timing and ball placement on fades.","cons":"Average arm talent. Wind-up release with below-average operation time. Velocity suffers from lack of lower-body drive. Needs to be aware of late-developing blitz looks. Mechanics and consistency decline when under duress. Gets lazy with feet and throws off-platform. Doesn't make quick pocket escapes and sting defenses with his legs. Has issues with move accuracy. Costly red-zone interceptions over last two years in college. Too willing to take debilitating sacks. Must be willing to put away the cape and get rid of the ball. Excessive fumble total when hit during scrambles.","summary":"Grier benefited from the West Virginia system, but that same system definitely benefited from his time there. He is a confident leader who would much rather press for the big throw than play it safe underneath. His lack of plus arm talent and release quickness might not match his gunslinger mentality against an NFL secondary. Grier will have to win from the pocket, which means working the middle of the field with better anticipation and getting rid of the ball much sooner. His disappointing Senior Bowl and combine performances have likely hurt his stock.","next_gen_production_score":78,"next_gen_athleticism_score":74,"forty_yard_dash":4.84,"nfl_prospect_grade":76}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Yodny Cajuste","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Alexander Mattison","year":2019,"height":71,"weight":221,"pros":"Determined runner who can carry lively legs deep into games. Averaged 30 carries per game over final five in 2018 and thrived. Runs with above-average balance. Decisive running style. Leaped over open-field tacklers multiple times. Finds additional power as finisher near the goal line. Probes with good downhill urgency and finds the crease. Outstanding hands out of backfield. Adjusts to throws outside frame and has soft hands to absorb fastballs. Hits it upfield quickly after catch. Chip blocks have some bite.","cons":"Plays with a little bit of hip tightness. Multi-stepper to make lateral getaways. Prolonged open-field cuts. Does not appear to have a breakaway gear. Had just nine carries of 15-plus yards in 2018. Runs brave and takes too many direct hits. Not enough juice to turn play-side corners on stretch plays. Could use quicker recognition of pass-protection duties. Hand technique needs improvement as blocker.","summary":"Productive, willful runner whose combination of functional patience and aggressive urgency helped him find his niche as an every-down workhorse. While he has the ability to create yards for himself with adequate elusiveness and power, he's not a slasher or banger by NFL standards and he lacks burst to produce chunk plays on a regular basis. Mattison is a jack-of-all-trades backup with the ability to step into a heavy-duty role if called upon. His talent as a pass-catcher could move him up the RB food-chain.","next_gen_production_score":71,"next_gen_athleticism_score":70,"forty_yard_dash":4.67,"nfl_prospect_grade":74,"bench_press":22}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Hakeem Butler","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Ryan Finley","year":2019,"height":76,"weight":213,"pros":"Full-field reader with experience in pro-style passing attack. Recognizes coverages and crafts a pre-snap plan. Uses eyes to bait safeties and disguise his intentions. Stands in against imminent rush harm. Good pocket poise to counter and defeat blitz-happy defenses. Trusts his talent and works with confidence. Sustains accuracy on rollouts and when feet are moving. Throws receivers away from lurking defenders. Sticks it on the back shoulder when needed. Alters touch and trajectory to throw between defenders in the seam. Accurate deep-ball passer who floats it into the basket with proper touch. Functional scrambler with feel for edge pressure in the pocket. Locates escape routes and continues scanning for receivers downfield. Capable traffic director when he's on the move.","cons":"Lanky frame in need of more muscle. Game manager with disappointing touchdown rate as a passer. Had three touchdowns and eight interceptions in three years of rivalry games against Clemson and UNC. Unimpressive operation time from setup to release. Average release and arm strength will make for tighter NFL throwing windows. Needs to improve anticipatory throws on second and third levels. Generally accurate but forces receivers to break stride too often. Poor decisions when under duress lead to red zone interceptions as starter.","summary":"While Finley's accuracy, production and mode of operation has been static over the last three years, his ability to improve in all areas has been impressive. He works well in a controlled environment, reads alignments and knows where the ball should go, but he failed to elevate his production against the best in-game competition and then again at the Senior Bowl. His intelligence and accuracy could find him work as a quality backup with the potential to find some future starts.","next_gen_production_score":73,"next_gen_athleticism_score":74,"forty_yard_dash":4.73,"nfl_prospect_grade":75}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Chauncey Gardner-Johnson","year":2019,"height":71,"weight":210,"pros":"Frame is long, tapered and well-built. Smooth, athletic and agile. Impressive versatility to play slot, high safety and down safety. Eye-balance between his target and the quarterback. Easy mirror transitions from slot. Quality burst to close short and deep. Adjusts angles effectively to play the ball. 2017 tape shows high-safety range. Talent and size to neutralize mismatch tight ends. Above-average makeup speed. No hesitancy as a striker. Size and power to separate receivers from the ball. Quick to trigger and support the run.","cons":"Backpedal a little tight and upright. Footwork can improve in space at safety. Creates coverage holes with excessive drops from high-safety. Gets over-extended and will lose balance in coverage. May lack footwork and instincts to handle shifty slots. Over-committed and cross-faced by Georgia twice. Caught by bait-and-bite fakes underneath. On-ball production doesn't match the traits. Relies on athleticism over anticipation. Just a step late to jump the throw and challenge the catch. Troubling missed tackle total over last two years.","summary":"Big, athletic defensive back who requires tape study from 2017 and 2018 assess his optimal usage. Some teams will see him as a big slot defender who can blitz, support the run, handle zone duties or play man on big receivers and matchup tight ends. Others will see him as a Cover-1 high safety with the range and ball-tracking to take it away over the top. Gardner-Johnson is too often a step behind in his reads and reaction allowing completions that could be breakups. His versatility and talent could make him an early starter with a high-ceiling if he can put it all together.","next_gen_production_score":79,"next_gen_athleticism_score":76,"forty_yard_dash":4.48,"nfl_prospect_grade":79,"bench_press":17}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Maxx Crosby","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Anthony Nelson","year":2019,"height":79,"weight":271,"pros":"NFL caliber frame with long arms and room for more mass. Game engine is tuned up. Explodes out of his stance as upfield rusher. Rangy to finish once he gets a sniff inside the pocket. Additional play strength should allow him to level up as a rusher. Initial quickness to cross-face blocker on back side. Good athlete with adequate change of direction. Shows flashes of quick punch and discard talent. Reliable arm-over to exploit block-leaners.","cons":"Lacks diversity of attack with his rush plan. Rush counters are fairly basic at this point. Inconsistent conversion of speed to power at top of the rush. Below-average hand strength to pummel the punch. Below-average ability to bend the edge and flatten to quarterback. Plays too narrow at point of attack. Needs to play with better bend into engagement. Loses ground when setting the edge against strength. Will get stuck on blocks for too long.","summary":"Promising 4-3 defensive end prospect with outstanding length, good quickness and a play motor that keeps humming from snap to snap. Nelson needs to add play strength and learn to leverage his length to unlock his intriguing potential as a pass rusher. Teams could be tempted to play him inside in odd fronts, but he might not have the strength or physicality to handle that early on. His areas of concern are mostly correctable for a traits-based prospect with the potential for rapid improvement as a future starter.","next_gen_production_score":67,"next_gen_athleticism_score":85,"forty_yard_dash":4.82,"nfl_prospect_grade":74,"bench_press":18}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Julian Love","year":2019,"height":71,"weight":195,"pros":"Highly instinctive and quick to process and respond. Posted 32 pass breakups and 4 interceptions over last two years at Notre Dame. Low, smooth backpedal and unwilling to panic and open early. Inspiring ability to mirror and match with quick, quiet feet. Anticipates routes and runs them for the wideout. Consistent level of coverage in zone or man. Never far from the route. Drives in front of catch point to make plays. Times hand swipes around the face of crossing routes. Can scrape the catch loose or dislodge it with some force. High-level technician operating with plus-body control.","cons":"Tough player, but finesse cover guy. Might lack length/strength to grapple at catch-point with pro ball winners. Could stand to add more play strength to his game. Had issues getting banged around at top of the route. Needs help over top against NFL burners. Unable to crank up a big top gear and carry long speed. Gets stuck to big receivers blocking on perimeter. Half of his pass breakups in his final season came in two games. Better suited for boundary than field corner.","summary":"Pure and simple, Love is a cover guy who possesses the feet, hips, instincts and competitiveness you want in a corner. He operates with outstanding technique from both man and zone, and his ability to anticipate and recognize routes allows for stickier coverage. He's more finesse than physical and his lack of top speed might need to be schemed around with certain matchups. However, Love’s cover talent, intelligence and ball skills give him a good shot at succeeding outside or from the slot.","next_gen_production_score":86,"next_gen_athleticism_score":90,"forty_yard_dash":4.54,"nfl_prospect_grade":87,"bench_press":14}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Khari Willis","year":2019,"height":71,"weight":213,"pros":"Praised for exceptional character. Good size with compact build and desired play strength. Plays with consistent motor and effort all game long. Runs the alley with accurate map to the ball carrier. Reliable and plays under control. Reads quarterback's eyes for early indicators in coverage. Sees the entire field from deep safety. Handled some slot cover duties in sub-packages. Good awareness from short zone and responds quickly to throws.","cons":"Below-average athlete lacking explosiveness. Top-end speed is a concern. Struggles to range over the top from deep zone. Slow to open hips and sprint with early speed. Tight strider with below-average burst to close. Limited lateral agility to maintain man coverage. Very modest ball production.","summary":"Team leader known for his leadership and work ethic, Willis has been a reliable performer with a good nose for the football. However, he's an average athlete with below-average speed who needs to keep plays in front of him, so finding a roster spot on the next level could be a challenge. His high football character and consistent effort level, give him a shot at finding work as a backup with special teams value .","next_gen_production_score":63,"next_gen_athleticism_score":79,"forty_yard_dash":4.52,"nfl_prospect_grade":66,"bench_press":22}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Bryce Love","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Hjalte Froholdt","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Gary Jennings Jr.","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Renell Wren","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Foster Moreau","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Ryan Connelly","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Vosean Joseph","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Jordan Scarlett","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Blake Cashman","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Daylon Mack","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Clayton Thorson","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"D'Andre Walker","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Sutton Smith","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Saquan Hampton","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Juwann Winfree","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Armon Watts","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Xavier Crawford","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Tim  Harris","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Gerri Green","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Marcus Green","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Ulysees Gilbert III","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Scott Miller","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Demarcus Christmas","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Deshaun Davis","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Rodney Anderson","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Terry Beckner Jr.","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Mike Weber","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Derwin Gray","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Donnie Lewis Jr.","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Jordan Brown","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Jimmy Moreland","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"PJ Johnson","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Quinton Bell","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Alize Mack","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"George Asafo-Adjei","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Myles Gaskin","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Terry Godwin","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Stephen Denmark","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Dillon Mitchell","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Jalen Jelks","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Cortez Broughton","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Kaden Elliss","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Chris Slayton","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Javon Patterson","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Ken Webster","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Jordan Brailford","year":2019}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Joe Burrow","year":2020}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Chase Young","year":2020}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Jeff Okudah","year":2020}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Andrew Thomas","year":2020}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Tua Tagovailoa","year":2020}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Justin Herbert","year":2020}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Derrick Brown","year":2020}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Isaiah Simmons","year":2020}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"CJ Henderson","year":2020}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Jedrick Wills Jr.","year":2020}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Mekhi Becton","year":2020}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Henry Ruggs III","year":2020}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Tristan Wirfs","year":2020}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Javon Kinlaw","year":2020}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Jerry Jeudy","year":2020}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"A.J. Terrell","year":2020}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"CeeDee Lamb","year":2020}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Austin Jackson","year":2020}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Damon Arnette","year":2020,"height":72,"weight":195,"pros":"Experienced in high-leverage matchups. Has experience as inside and outside cornerback. Possesses NFL size. Stiff jab in press alters the release. Able to ride receivers with strength and pressure. Bounces eyes between the route and the passer. Treats pass catchers roughly during catch phase. Upper body strength to toss receivers aside and defeat blocks. Has dog in him as run supporter and doesn't need much help.","cons":"benefited from all-star cast of pass rushers as a starter. Quick declaration of hips makes him vulnerable. Transitions are a little labored. Needs to hitch rides to keep up with vertical speed. Will have issues staying in phase against NFL routes. Downhill trigger stalls at the top of his drop. Not enough close-out to play off and prevent catches. Some inconsistencies with angles in run support. Must control emotions on the field.","summary":"Inside/outside cornerback with NFL size and strength but a lack of fluidity and burst that might make him best-suited as a zone corner. Arnette will be at a disadvantage against vertical jackrabbits and will struggle to stay connected to NFL routes in man. However, he plays with good awareness in space and has the physicality in run support that zone defenses look for. His potential and success could be directly tied to what a team asks of him, which makes his evaluation and grade more of a sliding scale depending upon scheme fit.","next_gen_production_score":75,"next_gen_athleticism_score":61,"forty_yard_dash":4.56,"nfl_prospect_grade":73}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"K'Lavon Chaisson","year":2020}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Jalen Reagor","year":2020}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Justin Jefferson","year":2020}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Kenneth Murray","year":2020}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Cesar Ruiz","year":2020}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Brandon Aiyuk","year":2020}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Jordan Love","year":2020}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Jordyn Brooks","year":2020}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Patrick Queen","year":2020}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Isaiah Wilson","year":2020}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Noah Igbinoghene","year":2020}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Jeff Gladney","year":2020}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Clyde Edwards-Helaire","year":2020}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Tee Higgins","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":216,"pros":"Plays to his long frame game in and game out. Scored a touchdown on 20 percent of his catches at Clemson. Played all three receiver spots. Can be used to create mismatches against size-deficient cornerbacks. Uses subtle speed changes in routes to game the coverage. Long strides are ground-gainers on speed turns and posts. Creates considerable coverage panic and draws pass-interference penalties. Rare instincts once the ball goes up. Maintains feel for defender, then separates late for better catch space. Makes proper adjustments to ball almost every time. Rises highest for high-point victories. Soft hands pluck and hide the ball away from catch-point bandits. Reliable target in space against zone.","cons":"Frequently beat up on lesser cornerback competition. Unimaginative press release. Cornerbacks mirror and delay his entrance into the route. Lacks physicality at the top of the route. Built for route turns rather than classic sink-and-break. Route tree was fairly limited. Ball adjustments on the move can be a little disjointed. Needs a little more upper-body strength to sustain his run blocks.","summary":"Long, angular frame with cheat-code body control and ball skills when attacking downfield. Higgins is leggy getting off of the press, but those same leggy strides are weapons of separation that help create big plays. He's played all three receiver spots and can be moved around to match up against cornerbacks. His size and \"above the rim\" talent make him a uniquely dangerous playmaker deep and in the red zone. The transition to NFL press corners will be an early challenge that could take some time to solve, but he's an instinctive ball-winner whose traits should win out and make him a very good NFL starter.","next_gen_production_score":84,"next_gen_athleticism_score":54,"nfl_prospect_grade":76}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Michael Pittman Jr.","year":2020}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"D'Andre Swift","year":2020,"height":68,"weight":212,"pros":"Compact build with strong lower body and three-down talent. Understands blocking schemes and trusts his big guys up front. Reads overflowing linebackers on zone carries making early run-lane adjustments. Rare feel and vision in tight quarters as interior runner. Listens to fluidity of the crease and takes what it gives him. Effective jump-cut allows him to press runs deep into the hole. Tremendous feel for spatial relationship. Maintains balance through twists, turns and contact. Gets right on top of tacklers before cutting. Quick to find acceleration after slowing his feet. Can run expanded route tree and separate out of breaks. Hands are soft and sticky as pass-catcher. Willing to step into pass protection duties and has some dog in him.","cons":"Ball security is well below NFL standards, with a low carries-per-fumble mark. Quicker than fast, lacking home-run burst. Get-away burst to the outside is just average. Doesn't move piles or finish with plus authority. Ends up working harder than other backs to find explosive runs. Will need to learn to use his hands in pass protection. Doesn't always trust the vision as a short-yardage back.","summary":"Swift possesses the play traits and running style of a skillful NFL veteran and is the latest in an avalanche of talented Georgia backs. Tempo and decisiveness are his calling cards, making him a highly talented inside/outside zone runner. He's a cerebral runner who understands block timing and uses quick-cut agility and rare spatial awareness to read and react to defenses beyond the second level. Swift isn't overly explosive as a home-run hitter and doesn't run with the violence of last year's top running back, Josh Jacobs. He can step right in and provide early stability and production as an efficient, every-down back with Offensive Rookie of the Year potential.","next_gen_production_score":77,"next_gen_athleticism_score":78,"forty_yard_dash":4.48,"nfl_prospect_grade":82}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Xavier McKinney","year":2020,"height":72,"weight":201,"pros":"Known for high football IQ and field toughness. Versatility to match up with every personnel grouping. Plus burst with impressive change of direction in space. Smooth backpedal with agile feet and fluid hips to weave with quarterback. Adequate ball-tracking and poise when the ball goes up. Speed for foot race over the top in Cover 1. Intent on deciphering the quarterback's eyes. Anticipates and cuts under breaks looking for takeaways. Recognizes route combinations and adjusts coverage accordingly. Has instant burst to close and strikes with intent. Uses length to clamp and roll as tackle finisher. Takes smart angles into alley to clean up spillage. Above-average blitz talent from mugged-up A-gap or off the slot.","cons":"Had three interceptions, but could, and should, have had three more. Allows separation underneath when staring into the backfield. Lost coverage leverage twice against South Carolina in two-deep. Needs to recognize and navigate rub routes. Small windows stay open when attempting to bait throws. Got beat for touchdowns in 2019 when matched on big targets. Allows receivers room when he's right there to squeeze. Inconsistent gather and balance as open-field tackler. Can lose tackle positioning when he becomes impatient.","summary":"Ascending safety prospect offering a combination of plus athleticism, field awareness and versatility. McKinney split time equally at slot, free safety and in the box and is accomplished in each. His coverage instincts, athleticism and quick-twitch burst are more cornerback than safety, which is why he's likely to be a coveted toy for teams looking to upgrade and diversify their sub-packages. He can sit in center field all day if needed, and he's an adequate open-field tackler but has room for improvement in that area. McKinney represents the new breed of versatile, matchup safety with high upside as an early starter.","next_gen_production_score":94,"next_gen_athleticism_score":59,"forty_yard_dash":4.63,"nfl_prospect_grade":80,"bench_press":19}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Kyle Dugger","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":217,"pros":"Looked like a man among boys on tape. All the athletic gifts under the tree have his name on them. Rare combination of size, speed and explosiveness. Production galore in high-impact categories. Plays with instant twitch to pursue tackles or break on throws. Swoops down to snatch telegraphed passes. Bodies up to contest downfield throws. Can be vengeful striker or controlled, wrap-up tackler. Clear understanding of leverage in pursuit. Range for high safety and toughness to play in the box. Speed and angles to run the alley and derail or contain outside runs. Posted six career punt return touchdowns.","cons":"Must prove production carries over against better competition. Looked bored at times with idle motor from back-side. Inconsistent rush to fill downhill. Bound a little tightly in his hips. More reactive than instinctive. Needs to improve footwork fundamentals. Eyes get hung up on receivers over diagnosing QB's intentions.","summary":"It's rare to find a safety with elite size, speed, explosiveness and production at a Power 5 school and almost impossible to find one at a Division II school. Dugger crammed the stat sheet full and used those elite traits to dominate the opposition. At times, he seems bored with his level of competition, but his engagement can be instant and urgent when it needs to be. He plays with controlled violence and carries an alpha demeanor on the field. He has soft hands and is rangy, but needs to train his eyes and improve his fundamentals before he's coverage-ready. Dugger is a versatile, scheme-friendly safety who helps immediately on special teams and could develop into a talented NFL starter.","next_gen_production_score":77,"next_gen_athleticism_score":91,"forty_yard_dash":4.49,"nfl_prospect_grade":85,"bench_press":17}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Yetur Gross-Matos","year":2020,"height":77,"weight":266,"pros":"Prototypical combination of size, athleticism and agility. Loose hips with short-area athleticism of a linebacker. Breaks down and plays under control in the backfield. Posted 35 tackles for loss and 17.5 sacks as two-year starter. Rangy chaser down the line of scrimmage. Quick cross-face stunts to disrupt the gaps. Easily crow-hops over cut block attempts. Adequate upfield rush burst. Has some hip flip to trim the edge. Shows bull rush then and hits switch to inside counter. Active to reignite secondary rush. Twists are fluid and fast. Good job of working back under tackles at top of the rush.","cons":"Hands need to be quicker and more violent as a pro. Mistimes punch, allowing blockers into frame. Average controlling point of attack against power. Can do a better job with play-side contain duties. Takes time to disengage when reached. Pad level raises, slowing burst to the top of the rush. Would like to see more urgent speed-to-power charges. Rush isn't built upon explosive movements or power. Could use a little more finesse to access the edges.","summary":"Ascending 4-3 defensive end who should go from good size to imposing frame as he fills out his power-forward body type. He isn't overly twitchy but impressive length, fluidity and short-area athleticism allow him consistent work-arounds against opposing blockers. He's average at the point of attack by NFL standards, but that should change with additional strength work and more efficient hand usage. The rush toolbox is only halfway full, but it's just a matter of time before his spin move and a speed-to-power charge become part of a diversified attack. Gross-Matos should be an early starter, but when the power and skill catch up with the athleticism, look for him to become one of the more productive defenders in the league.","next_gen_production_score":77,"next_gen_athleticism_score":76,"nfl_prospect_grade":78,"bench_press":20}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Robert Hunt","year":2020,"height":77,"weight":323,"pros":"Rare combination of bulk and athleticism. Carries weight on well-proportioned frame easily. Offers two-position experience at both guard and tackle. Ease of movement out of his stance and into it. Plus lateral scoot to make blocks a gap away. Looks to make a point with aggressive first contact. Works to sustain blocks on the second level and even beyond. Physical tools to become plus run blocker in all schemes. Possesses slide quickness to square half-man rushers. Able to recover and redirect rush past the edge. Hands are like clamps once they take root into defender's frame.","cons":"Loses hand technique and placement when trying to mash down-blocks. Footwork is a little raw and undisciplined. Pass sets can turn into gallops with heels close together. Will need to incorporate more flat-footed punch for anchor. Gets caught leaning with nose over toes at times. Hands land high and ride up and off the frame. Can bend but allows pad level to creep up tall during the rep. Instinctive reactions to unexpected moves is below average.","summary":"Like Cody Ford in last year's draft, Hunt is a plus athlete with a big man's frame who could be considered at guard or tackle. Inconsistent footwork and pad level are the primary culprits when he fails to win the rep, but there aren't any physical limitations that should prevent him from improving in both areas. Pass protection traits are present but getting the skill level up to par is going to take time. He's a little raw but has the necessary talent to become a solid future starter at right tackle.","next_gen_production_score":78,"next_gen_athleticism_score":73,"nfl_prospect_grade":81}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Ross Blacklock","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":290,"pros":"Extremely athletic and agile in short spaces. Knees stay bent and pads stay low. Snappy initial quickness. Can find and split a double-team crevice. Leverage and leg drive to play under and through edge blocks. Rush instincts of a defensive end. Never in one place for long as a rusher. Elite lateral quickness and directional change unlock his disruption. Changes speeds and stride length to tilt blockers and loosen the edge. Plays with fast hands and sudden arm-over. Impossible for only one player to mirror. Relentless pass-rush energy.","cons":"Missed all of 2018 with Achilles tear. Drops head into double-team challenges. Inconsistent as two-gapper. Struggles keeping pads square on the move. Needs improved hand placement and angles for quicker shed. Knocked around by interior power. Ends up on the ground too often. Loses rush momentum to a stiff punch. Failed to convert pressures to sacks at a steady clip.","summary":"Flashes menacing disruptive qualities as a gap seeker, but is just ordinary when forced to sit and take on blocks. Blacklock rebounded from a 2018 Achilles injury and showed off basketball quickness that was often too much for a single blocker. However, his technique and hand usage need work, as he's inconsistent holding the point and keeping his feet. He's a hit-or-miss run defender, but he's a relentless pass rusher with elite lateral quickness and change of direction to exploit interior galoots and open pathways to the pocket. Blacklock needs development as a one-gapping three-technique with rare movement talent and intriguing rush potential.","next_gen_production_score":71,"next_gen_athleticism_score":73,"forty_yard_dash":4.9,"nfl_prospect_grade":72}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Jonathan Taylor","year":2020}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Laviska Shenault Jr.","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":227,"pros":"Played all three wide receiver spots at Colorado. Mixes speed with squat-rack strength after the catch. Superb combination of size, strength and speed. Forward lean and early burst into routes. Eats into cushions faster than cornerbacks expect. Sudden hands to stab high fastballs on first two levels. Silky smooth deep-ball tracker with second gear to run under it. Graceful body adjustments in mid-air for 50/50 balls. Excellent quickness to gather and squared to QB. Carves out last-second catch space with instincts and positioning of a rebounder. Big frame and elite hand strength are made for combat catches. Effective direct-snap option with power of a big running back. Versatility could force defenses to spend additional practice time on him.","cons":"Failed to build on a stronger 2018 season. Durability is a concern. Missed playing time over last two years due to injuries. Had surgeries on labrum and toe before 2019 season. Needs route work to catch up with his physical gifts. Can't take press separation for granted. Forced against boundary and eliminated from consideration by bigger CBs. Alters stride speed/length, revealing intentions to run intermediate routes. Route fakes unconvincing and unlikely to fool savvy cornerbacks. Takes tremendous punishment when the ball is in his hands. Needs to improve his angles to the block.","summary":"\"2 Live\" is both talented and stoic as a three-level threat with outstanding physical traits and ball skills. He offers explosive playmaking potential with strength/wiggle to house a short catch-and-run throw or race and leap to pull in a bomb downfield. Shenault shines as a phone-booth bully who's able to body up and create late windows while securing throws with vice-grip hands. Evaluators get excited by his talent as a direct-snap runner, but sometimes he's too physical for his own good, which could bring his history of durability into play. Despite his traits and talent, there is work to be done as route-runner and coordinators need to determine how best to use him. He's a high-end talent, but not a sure thing. An exciting ceiling but a lower floor.","next_gen_production_score":80,"next_gen_athleticism_score":62,"forty_yard_dash":4.58,"nfl_prospect_grade":77,"bench_press":17}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Chase Claypool","year":2020}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Jaylon Johnson","year":2020,"height":72,"weight":193,"pros":"Physical traits and athletic tools for early round consideration. Low and leering from press crouch. Alters press techniques to keep foes guessing. Slides and jabs to forcefully impair release. Communicates well passing off receivers from bunch sets. Maintains adequate coverage distance for higher number of contested catches. Smart and instinctive in off-man and zone. Good recognition of route combinations and route breaks. Burst and agility for adequate recovery in short spaces. Explosive vertical leaper to eliminate jump balls. Has rake-it-or-take-it ball skills. Good size and range to hold down run support in space.","cons":"Feet get jittery and impatient at times. Overreactions lead to lunging and reaching. Needs to play with better calm and trust of his technique. Quick counter steps against press could cause him early problems. Average balance to continue phasing at the top of the route. Slow, prowling shuffle in Cover 3 opens deep threats from speed. Gives ground and lateral transitions. Occasionally loses sight of receiver when focusing on passer.","summary":"Boundary bully with an improving skill set to clamp down on WR1s and limit their exposure to the football. Johnson is built for press, with the size, length and athleticism to force receivers to work harder getting into their routes. His eagerness to stay tight to the route leads to inconsistent balance and positioning from time to time, but his foot quickness and agility allow for rapid recoveries. He's equipped to play the deep ball but needs to fully prove himself in that area. He's a physical press corner with off-man ability whose anticipation and ball skills should continue to help him make plays as a CB1 and first-round pick.","next_gen_production_score":85,"next_gen_athleticism_score":67,"forty_yard_dash":4.5,"nfl_prospect_grade":79,"bench_press":15}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Trevon Diggs","year":2020}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Cam Akers","year":2020,"height":70,"weight":217,"pros":"Compact, rocked-up build with powerful legs. Played behind subpar run blocking and often found his own production. Tough finisher who's able to shred arm tackles and balance through contact. Wicked open-field spin move to slip defender. Instinctive runner with good feel for run-lane development. Multiple cuts and run-lane resets without losing momentum. Eyes and feet work in unison. Former high school quarterback with trick play potential. Sudden feet to elude sudden traffic. Nose for the end zone once he's in range. Open-field vision boosts screen-game value. Has grit needed to handle pass-blocking duties.","cons":"Ball security could be a concern for teams. Hasn't displayed chunk play explosiveness over three years. Attracts heavy contact rather than slipping it. Wide scan of the terrain can cause brief delays to see openings. May have been conditioned to look for early escapes due to blocking. Productive out of backfield but hands aren't that natural. Has trouble adjusting to throws outside the frame.","summary":"Despite a disappointing win-loss record and a lack of blocking up front, Akers maintained a consistent level of play that represents his football character. He runs with tempo and flow but alters his rush track at a moment's notice when needed. He is elusive but lacking the instant burst of a slasher capable of stacking long runs in a single game. Akers has above-average open-field vision once he's into the second level and looks to run through the tackler's pads as a finisher. He's a three-down option with good feel for finding the crease near the goal line, but ball security needs to improve. He can be Leg 1 or 2 of a tandem rushing attack and is one of the more natural runners in the draft.","next_gen_production_score":78,"next_gen_athleticism_score":81,"forty_yard_dash":4.47,"nfl_prospect_grade":82,"bench_press":20}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Jalen Hurts","year":2020}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"AJ Epenesa","year":2020,"height":77,"weight":275,"pros":"Excellent size with desired combo of length and power. Impressive production in high-impact stat columns. Has tools of the trade to set a strong edge. Hips unlock for long, lateral slides down the line. Spills B-gap runs wide. Surprising first-step explosion for his length/mass. Rush attack is already varied and toolsy. Runs under his inside hand to lift and dump over-setting tackles. Can flip around edge or hit second-step slide to win inside. Uses two-hand swipe and stab/power chop to grease the edge. Times-up arm swipes with pass attempt to create strip-sacks.","cons":"Sluggish to gather and change direction. Below-average lower-body bend as an end. Needs more consistent technique against double teams. Below-average reactive athleticism to finish moving targets. Needs quicker read/response for contain duties. Can be gradual getting rid of blockers. Speed rush is below average. Could struggle early against quick-setting NFL tackles.","summary":"The size and production should force all evaluators to dial their focus in on what he's best at rather than any perceived areas of concern. He has average instincts against the run and is a step slow to shed, but he's strong at the point and he does his job. Epenesa won't just out-run tackles to the edge, but he's a skilled rusher whose diversity of attack, skilled hands and unique bull-rushing instincts could help him deliver his college sack production in the pros. He can play end in a 4-3 or 3-4 and could leap from good to great with additional work on technique and explosiveness.","next_gen_production_score":85,"next_gen_athleticism_score":60,"forty_yard_dash":5.04,"nfl_prospect_grade":76,"bench_press":17}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"J.K. Dobbins","year":2020}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Raekwon Davis","year":2020,"height":78,"weight":311,"pros":"Elite combination of height, weight and length. Elite two-gapper who sets a strong edge. Bends well and plays from positions of leverage. Initial hands are quick and fierce. Shows ability to bludgeon blockers and impose will. Corkscrews into the turf to ward off double teams. Rarely loses ground to power. Adequate range to chase plays. Highly effective punch-and-shed timing to tackle. Heavy behind his pads when tackling. Freight train rush tactics overwhelm lesser guards. Greases blocker's edge with heavy hands. Pulls himself around blocks with smooth arm-over looks.","cons":"Scouts say maturity has been a concern in the past. Movement can be leggy and inefficient. Loses track of the football. More two-gap plugger than playmaker. Worn down and non-factor in second half against LSU. More pocket-denter than QB-getter as rusher. Long strider with below-average foot quickness as rusher. Rush plan and go-to moves haven't really developed. Pocket pursuit lacks control, leading to missed sacks.","summary":"Rugged and powerful with elite physical traits, Davis has the ability to impose his will on opponents and dominate at the point of attack. He plays long and strong with rare leverage for a taller player and holds positioning against double teams for linebackers to flow freely. He was all over the backfield in 2017, but hasn't made nearly as many plays -- against the run or pass -- since then. Despite possessing unique traits and the potential to dominate, his upside could be a moving target based upon maturity level and continued growth as a rusher. He should be a first-round pick who can come in and start right away for an odd or even front defense.","next_gen_production_score":78,"next_gen_athleticism_score":55,"forty_yard_dash":5.12,"nfl_prospect_grade":72,"bench_press":24}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Van Jefferson","year":2020,"height":73.5,"weight":200,"pros":"Possesses uncommon competitive streak and attitude. Father is long-time NFL receiver and NFL receivers coach. Above-average release against press. Alters speed and angles to keep cornerbacks off-balance. Agility and foot quickness for complex routes. Hand usage is effective and subtle at the top of the route. Attention to detail allows him to separate underneath. Unique feel for leverage and works hard back to the throw. Uses frame and strong hands to protect the catch point. Drew 11 penalties since 2018, including three interferences by Auburn in 2019. Gets the ball upfield quickly after catch.","cons":"Production has been relatively modest. Doesn't have same vertical push on comeback routes. Lacks top-end speed to threaten vertically. Just four catches over 20 yards against SEC competition since 2018. More shifty than sudden at times. Can improve in creating late space at catch point. Needs to expand threat range to battle route-squatters. Won't spring the running game with blocking ability.","summary":"Versatile, skilled receiver who has played all three receiver spots but is likely to do most of his damage from the slot. Jefferson has average size and won't run away from quality man coverage, but he will separate from it with premium route-running and unique looks and angles that keep cornerbacks on their heels. He needs to prove he can deal with NFL size and strength banging on him at the catch point. Jefferson is a pro-ready receiver whose skill level and competitive nature outweigh average explosiveness and he should find quick work as a WR3/WR4.","next_gen_production_score":67,"next_gen_athleticism_score":67,"nfl_prospect_grade":73}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Ezra Cleveland","year":2020,"height":78,"weight":311,"pros":"Low cut frame with desired center of gravity. Ability to accelerate and cross-face from backside. Consistent reach and seal as play-side blocker. Smooth to climb and connect on work-ups. After contact, works feet/hips into position to secure the block. Foot quickness to stay connected to blocks in space. Quick out of stance and into initial pass slides. Patient approach in pass sets. Quiet hands with direct punch and quick resets. Consistent posture through pass sets.","cons":"Play strength is a major concern. Struggles to punch and separate. Trouble sliding and washing down inside moves. Gets walked into the pocket by speed-to-power charges. Opens up outside halfway too early in pass pro. Needs better punch timing to improve his length. Limited knock-back pop and movement as drive blocker. Will coast at times rather than finishing blocks. Not much clinch and secure grip strength. Not a naturally nasty finisher.","summary":"Athletic left tackle able to make all outside zone blocks in the run game, but in dire need of additional mass and functional strength. Tape work can be tricky as Cleveland suffered a turf toe injury in his second game of the 2019 season and was unable to practice for much of the year. Issues anchoring and redirecting edge pressure are independent from his injury, but determining the impact of that injury on his play is challenging. He plays with patience and technique but lacks base width and contact balance. Cleveland has the athleticism to play swing tackle for a zone-based offense but needs to get much stronger to hold up as a starter.","next_gen_production_score":75,"next_gen_athleticism_score":90,"forty_yard_dash":4.93,"nfl_prospect_grade":82,"bench_press":30}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Denzel Mims","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":207,"pros":"Above-average combination of size and speed. Stair-steps and leverages corners out of in-breaking routes. Cushion chewer with some of the longest strides in the draft. Build-up speed allows him to bypass and stack coverage. Has a fluid stutter-go move to thwart route jumpers. Effective locating and adjusting to the throw. Fluent ball-snatcher above the rim. Focus sharpens on 50-50 throws. Full-body extension offers vast catch radius. Can reach back and snare back-hip throws without breaking stride. In-route jab steps and speed variations can be molded. Has the size and length to become a more potent stalk-blocker in space.","cons":"Lacks release quickness to slide past press jam. Early push upfield is dull and lacks urgency. Slow gather and break from a normal stride. Routes lack focus and salesmanship. Too tall into stems, with modest burst coming out. Competitive nature is lacking in many phases. Allows coverage to crowd routes and contest catches. Needs to become more physical at the top of his route. Despite size, gets bullied at the catch point. History of drops and poor success rate on contested catches.","summary":"Mims is a long-striding outside target with excellent height, weight and speed and an insane catch-radius. He's a touchdown threat anytime he's near the red zone, with the focus and body control to finesse and finish catches above the rim. He struggles to release and separate from physical press corners, and he doesn't consistently compete and outwork opponents for positioning on contested catches. If the route work and intensity catch up with his natural athletic ability, he could become a dangerous \"Z\" receiver in a vertical offense, but the floor might be lower than some teams are comfortable with.","next_gen_production_score":79,"next_gen_athleticism_score":88,"forty_yard_dash":4.38,"nfl_prospect_grade":84,"bench_press":16}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Josh Uche","year":2020}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Kristian Fulton","year":2020,"height":72,"weight":197,"pros":"Well-built as an outside cornerback. Allowed 40 percent completion rate since 2018. Solid athleticism and foot agility. Can extend mirror-and-match of release. Plays through receiver's catch-side underneath. Looks for chances to make plays and rarely complacent. Works hard to prevent being stacked downfield. Some success pressing Alabama receivers. Reads receivers' hands/eyes with back to the ball. Drives with burst on football from off-man.","cons":"Suspended all of 2017 for falsifying specimen for drug test. Inconsistent staying in route phase from press. Plus route-runners can shake and separate. Confidence has been flighty at times. Glitchy hips in transitions for in-breaking routes. Struggles to find early recovery burst. Long speed could be a concern on next level. Loses balance and positioning downfield. Tardy responses to quarterback's clues in off coverage. Below-average toughness/technique as tackler.","summary":"Press-man cornerback whose 40 percent rate of completion as an LSU Tiger may not tell the entire story as an NFL prospect. Fulton has good size and is usually searching to make plays on the football. He plays with decent eye balance in off-coverage but can be a tad late with response time. Once he gets behind he tends to stay behind against multi-breaking routes and his long speed and recovery burst are below average. Fulton showed improvement throughout the year, but his confidence has been an issue at times. When the pros and cons are balanced, he appears to be a good backup with a chance to work up the ladder.","next_gen_production_score":79,"next_gen_athleticism_score":78,"forty_yard_dash":4.46,"nfl_prospect_grade":79}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"AJ Dillon","year":2020,"height":72,"weight":247,"pros":"Carries weight easily on big, well-proportioned frame. Above-average athletic traits for such a big runner. Went for 150-plus rushing yards in almost 42 percent of his career starts. Finds paydirt, with 39 career rushing touchdowns. Can move piles or leap over them. Absorbs contact like a big linebacker. Trusts the process and follows design of the rush track. Reads block development and acts decisively. Has grind-it-out mentality, but pitch plays and outside zone suits him. Stiff-arm cleans up the angles on the perimeter. Able to sort the rush and find his protection most of the time. Size to square and slow charging linebackers.","cons":"May need to play lighter for increased quickness. Ran odometer high through rough terrain in BC offense. Scouts concerned about long-term durability. Not much creativity to elude sudden traffic in his face. One-cuts when deeper press of the line is needed. Burst to second level is just OK. Needs to square and accelerate into contact more consistently. Not a natural pass-catcher. Feet get stagnant taking on moving targets against blitz.","summary":"Built like a minibus but possessing enough vision and finesse to avoid being pigeon-holed as just a pure power back. Dillon is capable of handling heavy workloads and wearing down defenses, but there is a concern from evaluators that it's taken a physical toll on him. He's a disciplined runner who trusts his blocking scheme and follows his rush track. He's a good one-cut runner with below-average wiggle but natural power to create yards after contact. Dillon will find more space as he faces fewer loaded boxes as a pro, but dropping weight and adding quickness could be the difference between a future as a committee back or starter.","next_gen_production_score":82,"next_gen_athleticism_score":84,"forty_yard_dash":4.53,"nfl_prospect_grade":83,"bench_press":23}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Willie Gay Jr.","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":243,"pros":"Frame and lower body thickness to hold up inside. Reads quarterback's eyes and jumps the passing lane. Weaves and closes with some juice as blitzer. Flexed wide and helped smother receiver screens in 2018. Plays with thud behind his pads. Good strength to play through soft edges. Short-area burst to close and pursue in space. Finishes what he starts as a tackler. Bodies, wraps and drags down runners with good efficiency.","cons":"Held out of eight games in 2019 for his role in NCAA violations pertaining to an academic tutor. Plays with extra steps and wasted motion. Needs to play with better control and body composure between tackles. Delay to trust and trigger prevents him from making more plays. Tall tackler who needs to drop his aim. Takes some poorly misjudged angles to the football. Allows climbing blocks to get into him first. Instincts to scrape with timing and leverage are below average.","summary":"Gay has experience lining up in a variety of linebacker roles, but might not have the feel to play in the middle on the next level. He's hard to miss on the field with his flailing arms and energetic playing style. He's a healthy hitter once he squares and attacks ball-carriers. He lacks instincts and angles to mirror ball-carriers from the gaps to the flanks, but he does a nice job of sticking and finishing when he's in position. His play speed and athleticism appear to be average and he has some zone cover talent. Carving out a defined role will be important if he is to make an NFL roster.","next_gen_production_score":63,"next_gen_athleticism_score":99,"forty_yard_dash":4.46,"nfl_prospect_grade":80,"bench_press":21}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Jeremy Chinn","year":2020}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Logan Wilson","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":241,"pros":"Well-built with ability to play MIKE or SAM linebacker. Plays and excels on all three downs. Alert and instinctive pre- and post-snap. Rarely trapped behind climbing blocks on stretch plays. Shoots into backside zone gaps looking to make a play. Quick diagnosis improves range as tackler. Bends and squares to leverage his gap. Elite fundamentals as a tackler. Comes to balance and springs into runners like a bear trap. Impressive recognition and ball skills from zone. Athletic ability to handle some man coverage.","cons":"Needs to balance activity level with early patience. May not fully trust his own pursuit speed. Can be too early to the spot and lose backside leverage. Inconsistent attacking lead blocks downhill. Baited out of position by false keys. Average shed quickness once the block lands. Has to guard against shallow pursuit angles in pros. Could have issues covering seam speed.","summary":"Ultra-productive three-year team captain with instincts and cover talent to find work as an every-down linebacker. His play recognition, burst and lateral agility help him play faster than his timed speed and his fundamentals as a tackler are as good as you'll find in this draft. Wilson needs more consistency of approach at taking on blocks and it may take him a minute to adjust to NFL game speed. He should be a core special teams member early, but possesses the tangibles and intangibles to become a productive pro as an inside or SAM (strong-side) linebacker.","next_gen_production_score":90,"next_gen_athleticism_score":80,"forty_yard_dash":4.63,"nfl_prospect_grade":85,"bench_press":21}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Tyler Davis","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":250,"pros":"Named permanent team captain at Georgia Tech in 2019, which was his first year with the team. Has build-up speed when he opens up his gait. Able to maintain some separation from defender when striding. May offer help in attacking seam. Keeps hands tight as run blocker.","cons":"Step-counter who plays with reduced route speed. Takes a long time getting in and out of breaks. Creates too many contested catches with undisciplined routes. Coordination and body adjustments are below average. Poor hand usage and sustain at the point of attack. Lacks aggression as in-line blocking option.","summary":"Tight end with adequate height, weight and speed, but lacking the route savvy of a pass-catching option or the toughness of an in-line blocker. Davis is a quarterback turned receiver turned tight end who plays a more finesse-oriented brand of football. He will struggle to uncover in and out of breaks and needs to stay on the move in the passing game. He's a positional blocker who has trouble sustaining at an NFL level."}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Isaiah Hodgins","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":210,"pros":"NFL size and competitiveness to play outside. Takes smart angles back to the throw on first two levels. Allows double moves to ripen. Great awareness to protect the catch with his frame. Squares his numbers to the quarterback over the middle. Instinctive ball skills and body control. Delays showing hands on fade routes as long as possible. Good luck finding drops on tape. Tremendous ball tracker on the move. Able to create late catch space tight to the boundary. High points it like a rebounder.","cons":"Has issues against talented press-man. Release will be mirrored and stalled. Excessive stutter release needs to be quicker. Below average short area twitch to lose coverage. Doesn't have enough speed to worry a cornerback. Long cornerbacks phase up his sideline routes. Extended gather steps to open on comebacks. Needs additional play strength to battle at the top of the route.","summary":"Potential inside/outside target with below average speed but outstanding ball skills, instincts and will to make the contested catch. Scouts must balance his impressive pass-catching talent against issues eluding press-man and NFL-caliber coverage. Hodgins is astutely aware of coverage location in all areas of the field and adjusts accordingly. He's clearly more skilled than opponents when the ball is in the air, but the catch space will be tighter and the challenges more fierce as a pro. He needs to refine his route-running and may need to be moved and stacked in bunch sets for release freedom, but Hodgins has the ability to see the field in multiple-wideout sets as a middle-round pick.","next_gen_production_score":78,"next_gen_athleticism_score":67,"forty_yard_dash":4.61,"nfl_prospect_grade":75,"bench_press":9}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Jake Hanson","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":303,"pros":"Durable four-year starter. Hard worker with a non-stop engine. Plays with poise and confidence against bigger men. Quick, upward strike hits the bullseye with initial punch. Strong hand grip promotes added stickiness against late shed attempts. Works well with guards in double teams. Adequate movement talent to fit into zone scheme. Has footwork and balance to sustain move blocks. Uses hip/ankle flexion to sink and slow pocket push.","cons":"Lacks desired density and natural girth in lower body. Despite his technique, will struggle to stalemate forceful two-gappers. Needs help to create movement at point of attacks. Snap to step quickness just average. Could struggle to keep upfield rushers out of the A-gap off the snap. Snap consistency has plagued him. Too many ground-ball snaps in 2018 and pop flies in 2019.","summary":"Four-year starter who has the ability to assimilate into a variety of schemes but is unlikely to stand out in any particular one. His strong, accurate hands and determined effort are his calling cards and he's been able to hang in against a series of big, talented interior linemen over the years. He lacks power and mass, which could hurt his chances with teams who play against odd-front defenses, but he's a steady performer who could offer late-round value as a backup.","next_gen_production_score":55,"next_gen_athleticism_score":51,"forty_yard_dash":5.5,"nfl_prospect_grade":52,"bench_press":33}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Simon Stepaniak","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":313,"pros":"Split low with broad lower body and thick calves. Keeps pads low out of stance and into drive blocks. Puts some pepper into his initial pop at contact. Excellent upper-body strength. Hands are quiet and efficient fitting his run block. Patient with good accuracy working up to linebackers. Plays with block-finishing grit. Hip to hip squeezing A-gap against blitzers. Good bend in ankles, knees and hips.","cons":"Base gets way too wide in his pass sets. Exaggerated set steps out to the edge open him to quick counters. Too antsy with hands and feet when looking to punch. Gets bumped back into the pocket by power. Forward lean opens him for quick arm-over loss. Needs to stay lower for longer on lateral movements. Below-average reactive athleticism.","summary":"Burly and strong with the ability to play either guard position in a gap-scheme attack. He's productive on double teams and combo blocks. Stepaniak comes off the ball and into opponents with some pop when he's singled up and he's a nasty block finisher, but he may not have enough length for NFL-block sustain. His ability to recover in pass pro is limited by both his wide base and exaggerated slide steps out to the edge. Despite his bench-press strength, Stepaniak gives too much ground to power rushers who push him into the pocket. It's possible to correct some of his pass protection issues and his physicality in the run game helps his cause as a late-round guard with backup potential.","next_gen_production_score":59,"next_gen_athleticism_score":76,"nfl_prospect_grade":69,"bench_press":37}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Prince Tega Wanogho","year":2020,"height":77,"weight":308,"pros":"Possesses desired athletic traits as a left tackle. Bends well, helping his drive power on down blocks. Capable of adjusting feet/hips as a positional blocker. Smooth to climb and adjust on second level. Lateral athleticism to shine as play-side zone blocker in pros. Former basketball/soccer player with excellent foot agility. Good range and mirror to chase edge speed around the arc. Active, instinctive hands create imbalance in opponents. Right hand swats or dislodges early punch attempts by defender. Rapid-fire punch, recoil and punch to make up for lack of length. Loose hips and quick feet provide rare recovery talent. Ankle flexion provides help in anchoring against early bull rush.","cons":"Sluggish initial quickness laterally out of stance. Inconsistent hand placement in run game. Needs to play with tighter, more controlled footwork. Long strides diminish base and balance at times. Short arms for his longer frame. Gets long-armed on pass rush and by edge-setters. Body control and contact balance are just average. One-pop blocker with below-average sustain. Question hand strength to snatch and secure. Needs to vary approach for less predictable pass set operation.","summary":"A late-comer to the sport, Wanogho gained over 50 pounds and has gone through a crash course in football experience since stepping onto campus as a raw athlete with just a year of high school experience. His shorter arms will be an issue against long-limbed defenders, but instinctive, quick hands and an ability to swat and re-establish as a hand fighter should help counter that concern. The footwork and body control are just OK, but he's loose-hipped and tremendously athletic with rare recovery ability when beaten. He may never be a plus run blocker, but he should keep improving with additional work and experience. Wanogho's NFL play may be inconsistent, but his talent and ability to keep rushers off his quarterback is what matters most, and it should make him a long-time starter with development. Very late-comer to the sport, but possesses excellent athletic ability and improving skill-set to handle NFL pass protection on the left side. His issues are more technical and experience-based than physical.","next_gen_production_score":66,"next_gen_athleticism_score":89,"nfl_prospect_grade":76}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Isaiah Rodgers","year":2020,"height":70,"weight":170,"pros":"Consistent ball production all four years. Finished with 11 career interceptions, including three returned for touchdowns. Plus long speed shows in recovery over the top. Very instinctive and football smart. Anticipates the route break and drives on top of it from off-man. Squeezes the route and the catch space. Finds the football with back to the ball. Has kick and punt return talent.","cons":"Slightly built and doesn't have much room for additional mass. Will get big-bodied in space on occasion. Big targets can elevate and pick the football over the top of him. Gives away valuable early ground on his turn and run. Slow in coming to balance as an open-field tackler. Could have issues holding up in NFL run support.","summary":"Slender, ballhawking cornerback who will need to prove he can make a move from outside into the slot at the next level. He has blazing closing speed on long throws with plus ball skills to play the football and constrict catch space. His twitch and instincts allow him to pounce on top of throws from off-man but his slight frame could be an issue when teams target him with bigger bodies in coverage. He's a plus return man, which adds to his value, but his success could rest upon how he handles a transition inside and whether his body can hold up in run support."}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Dezmon Patmon","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":225,"pros":"Very big target. Has size and strength to big-boy cornerbacks when he wants to. Route-running is relatively smooth. Sneaks up on corners with some build-up speed to get deep. Ball skills show themselves downfield. Talented at working back to deep sideline throws. Long arms to secure well beyond the frame. Can drag tacklers for extra yardage after catch. Stalk blocker with size for adequate mirror and wall-off.","cons":"Languid release quickness against press. Feet too heavy for consistent separation underneath. One-speed route runner. Tight hips and not much juice getting in and out of breaks. Run after catch is unimaginative. Field demeanor needs to be more commanding and physical. Allows smaller corners to share the catch space on first two levels. Slow to find soft spots of zone. Struggles with focus drops.","summary":"Big pass-catcher with intriguing size but lacking the assertiveness to impose his will. Patmon suffers from an overall lack of suddenness to uncover on both the first and second levels and issues with focus drops is an additional concern since he'll see plenty of contested catches. He has decent buildup speed, body control and ball skills to compete for 50/50 balls, but he doesn't always play with \"my-ball\" attitude. He's big but limited and must play with better confidence and toughness to carve out a roster spot.","next_gen_production_score":62,"next_gen_athleticism_score":72,"forty_yard_dash":4.48,"nfl_prospect_grade":61,"bench_press":15}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Jordan Glasgow","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":226,"pros":"Recorded 27 career special-teams tackles, according to Pro Football Focus. Plays with the aggressiveness and toughness of a bigger player. Adequate diagnosis quickness against the run. Technique with hand usage helps him at the point of attack. Developed a variety of techniques to slip blocks. Able to get off of bigger blockers fairly effectively. Closing burst for short-area pursuit. Stays tackle-ready filling the gap and finishes at a highly efficient rate.","cons":"Undersized as a linebacker with stubby build. Arm length falls under 31 inches. Range is a little limited on lateral tackle tries. Play can be rigid and mechanical. Doesn't have sheer size or strength to constrict his gap. Limitations create very thin margin for error. Below average stop-start acceleration. Can and will be exploited in coverage.","summary":"Glasgow is a fun player to watch with his boundless energy and fearless nature continuing to show up on snap after snap. He uses his hands effectively to help elude or unglue from blockers and he's a card-carrying special teams ace. However, he's too small as an NFL linebacker and doesn't run well enough to play safety in the league. He will compete like a demon wherever he lands, but below-average traits and his lack of coverage ability may sink his chances despite the special teams production."}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Freddie Swain","year":2020,"height":72,"weight":197,"pros":"Good combination of size and speed at slot. Early burst creates advantage for receiver screens. Quick stop-and-open to snap off drive routes. Reliable hands over last two seasons. Quick pluck-and-tuck technique after catch. Drops, cradles and rescues underthrown passes. Shows ability to access additional speed when needed. Slick with his footwork. Controlled gather-and-cut to elude tacklers in open field. Quality punt-return option.","cons":"Body catching could turn off some teams. Needs to show better fight inside the route against physical coverage. Route-running is more free-style than focused. Uses same, predictable hop-step into breaks. Salesmanship to stem coverage off-balance is missing. Too much drift and coast out of his breaks. Allows easier intrusion into passing lane for coverage. Poor job of boxing out defender and finishing contested catches.","summary":"Intriguing height-weight-speed slot prospect with potential to challenge the field on all three levels. Swain is a freestyle route runner with a lack of attention to detail and an addiction to a skip-stutter that is both predictable and inefficient. He needs to play faster underneath and with more physicality to improve his contested catch percentage. He has some suddenness that is waiting to be unlocked with more focused route-running. When his punt-return talent is added to the mix, there are enough checkmarks to believe Swain has a shot to be a Day 3 selection and a player who can win a roster spot at some point.","next_gen_production_score":58,"next_gen_athleticism_score":77,"forty_yard_dash":4.46,"nfl_prospect_grade":65,"bench_press":16}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Markus Bailey","year":2020,"height":72,"weight":235,"pros":"Above-average production against the run and pass. Plays with good field demeanor and aggression. Sees the field with a wide lens. Quick to diagnose and respond against run. Throws early punch to separate from climbing blocks on the move. Expands frame in the hole to cut off running back's options. Thuds with wrap-up pop and drives through target. Play strength to handle solo tackling duties on a regular basis. Able to slide out over slot and re-route in space. Anticipates and drives quickly on top of pass catcher.","cons":"Two major knee injuries at Purdue. Lacks explosive athleticism and forced to rely on eyes. Doesn't play with plus run-down speed. Step slow to recognize blocking scheme and fit it up. Runs rather than scrapes, affecting balance and leverage. Doesn't step downhill and smack lead blocks to alter their plans. Lag in his change-of-direction time. Struggles to weave around traffic when flowing wide.","summary":"Lunch-pail linebacker able to consistently chalk up production totals in a variety of columns despite a lack of top-tier athleticism. Bailey's intent and play strength are factors that stand out in his success. His effort rarely wavers during a rep and he has the strength and football IQ to put himself in quality positions to make plays. He needs to process blocking schemes faster and take more chances, as his athletic limitations will show up more frequently against NFL competition. Knee injuries in 2015 and 2019 might hurt his draft standing a little bit, but he has middle-round talent as a quality three-down backup.","next_gen_production_score":64,"next_gen_athleticism_score":64,"nfl_prospect_grade":68,"bench_press":15}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Kamren Curl","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":206,"pros":"Three-year starter coming off his best season to date. Backpedal is smooth and even. Reads combinations and comes out clean as deep safety. Decent pattern recognition when covering the slot. Consistent ability to read ball flight and adjust his coverage. Capable tackler near the line. Good effort and fight to pull free of blockers. Runs the alley with adequate pursuit leverage.","cons":"Tight hips to flip and follow double moves. Lacks functional recovery speed when play opens up. Below-average burst for clearance in passing lanes. Limited in who he can cover from slot. Momentum is tough to slow in open field change of direction. Plays what he's tasked with and doesn't follow instincts. Lacks size to bang and halt runs quickly. Hustle from back-side was very up and down.","summary":"Three-year starter with adequate size, instincts and competitiveness, but lacking speed and a plus position characteristic. Curl has experience in man coverage, but might be better suited as a split-safety where he can cover with his eyes more frequently than with his athleticism and speed. He'll come up to hit and tackle but doesn't have the frame or power to be an impactful run deterrent near the line of scrimmage. He has a chance to become a backup safety at some point if he has enough speed.","next_gen_production_score":70,"next_gen_athleticism_score":65,"forty_yard_dash":4.6,"nfl_prospect_grade":59,"bench_press":24}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Jauan Jennings","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":215,"pros":"Big and strong. Shows some savvy in getting open against off coverage. Plays to his size at catch-point. Quick hands to pluck tall throws and balls behind him. Unusually powerful tackle breaker. Contact balance and determination requires multiple tacklers. Efficient and consistent tracking and adjusting to throws. High percentage of catches moved the chains. Size and aggression to look up and lock up as run blocker.","cons":"Doesn't run well and will not threaten vertically. Unlikely to be considered as outside target. Hip tightness is a limiting factor. Restricted stride length in open field. Can't sink and get in and out of breaks quickly. Unable to wiggle and elude press. Takes punishment from punchers denying his lift-off.","summary":"Big slot target with size, savvy and toughness, but lacking in functional speed and general quickness. Jennings can be clever in stemming and tilting coverage enough to open throwing windows, but getting away from press coverage is going to be difficult for him. What he can't do may keep him from being drafted, but competitiveness at the catch point, with the ball in his hands, and as a blocker should get him into camp and give him an outside shot as a big, possession slot.","next_gen_production_score":67,"next_gen_athleticism_score":51,"forty_yard_dash":4.72,"nfl_prospect_grade":61}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Carter Coughlin","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":236,"pros":"Tackles for loss, sacks and forced fumbles hard to ignore. Play recognition is solid. Adequate straight-line chase speed. Unlocks hips to explode into point of attack confrontation. Punches and swivels hips to work around block. Good awareness and football IQ. Used as dropper into coverage. Alters rush speed and rush approach. Flashes some speed-to-power push. Harasses pocket with energetic secondary rush.","cons":"Slender lower body with below-average size as NFL edge defender. Not enough play strength to impose his will and hold the point. Struggles to rip free from blocks in contain situations. Below-average lateral burst to tackle. Pass rush is a little mechanical. Work-around rush approach may not be sustainable. Doesn't bend the edge effectively. Marginal foot quickness for inside counters.","summary":"Smallish edge defender who plays with high football IQ and motor to help create impact production. Coughlin is a proactive rusher who mixes up his approach to access the edge, but he'll need to develop his hands and play with leverage to beat NFL tackles. He may be between positions due to a lack of size and suddenness, so shining as a core special-teamer is essential.","next_gen_production_score":60,"next_gen_athleticism_score":81,"forty_yard_dash":4.57,"nfl_prospect_grade":68}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Geno Stone","year":2020,"height":70,"weight":207,"pros":"Above-average body control in everything he does. Plus awareness of route development from safety perch. Diligent getting receivers re-routed with bossy shove. Instincts allow for early breaks on throws. Stays light on his feet for transition with breaks. Eyes to quarterback as soon as he sees route break. Smooth eyes to process route combinations cleanly. Not much hesitation to pull the trigger in run support. Quick to find his pursuit angle in the alley.","cons":"Compact but stubby build with short arms. Inconsistent urgency to close red zone targets at times. Sees it, but lacks juice and length to make enough plays. Below average explosion off ground on jump balls. Long speed concerns will follow him to the league. Tightly bound with no more steering in his hips. Lack of length and lateral agility concern scouts as tackler.","summary":"Stout but stubby split-safety prospect with excellent instincts and body control, but a concerning lack of length and functional speed. Stone's football IQ is obvious, as he's often triggering down on top of a route before the quarterback is even winding up. He plays with a sheriff's urgency on the backend but struggles to make an impact when he's not playing forward. He lacks a burst to chase or close in man coverage and he has trouble changing direction sharply as a downhill tackler. There are some athletic limitations, but his feel for the game could help him find a home.","next_gen_production_score":75,"next_gen_athleticism_score":60,"forty_yard_dash":4.62,"nfl_prospect_grade":63,"bench_press":12}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"K.J. Hill","year":2020,"height":72,"weight":196,"pros":"All-time receptions leader at Ohio State. Consistent level of production and performance. Routes are fairly detail-oriented. Disciplined to hide route intentions. Uses leverage to widen his workspace. Able to run extensive route tree. Willing worker into the middle. Alters step cadence to manipulate coverage into breaks. Reliable, sticky hands make catches outside frame look easy.","cons":"Rarely challenged by a quality press. Marginal suddenness for quick separation underneath. Initial upfield push lacks threatening quality. One-note route speed. Needs to sense when to work back to the throw. Not overly dynamic with the ball in his hands.","summary":"Words like \"dependable,\" \"reliable,\" and \"consistent\" work well to describe Ohio State's all-time catch leader. He's a slot worker who is most effective in space, where his route savvy and sticky hands can make their mark. He's not sudden or special with the ball in his hands underneath and won't stretch defenses vertically, so the routes may need to go from good to great for him to become more than a solid backup.","next_gen_production_score":67,"next_gen_athleticism_score":62,"forty_yard_dash":4.6,"nfl_prospect_grade":67,"bench_press":17}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Stantley Thomas-Oliver III","year":2020,"height":72,"weight":192,"pros":"Long-limbed and uses it effectively. Ball skills remind you he was a former wide receiver. Leaps and swipes to disorient catch point. Pattern recognition gives him head start at times. Early acceleration to burst on throws flat-footed. Showed improved understanding of technique in 2019. Willing to sacrifice body to stuff blocks and set an edge.","cons":"Takes time to get hips around when flipping from press. Clunky transitions to plant and go from top of his drop. Natural feel and coverage IQ is lower due to inexperience. Ball production came against subpar quarterbacks. Needs better balance and patience as tackler. Has a tendency to lose contain at times. Must learn to unlock from blocking receivers more quickly.","summary":"The former wideout is still learning his way around the cornerback spot, which explains why his technique and feel are a little bit raw at times. He does play with an intriguing combination of early burst and pattern recognition, allowing him to use his length to swat catches away. He doesn't fully trust his eyes and is a little too clunky when he needs to flip his hips and go. He has good height, but he also has a slightly built frame that can be a problem for him in run support. Thomas-Oliver is behind in his schooling but has enough talent and traits for consideration in a variety of coverage schemes as a developmental late-rounder.","next_gen_production_score":58,"next_gen_athleticism_score":73,"forty_yard_dash":4.48,"nfl_prospect_grade":63}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Eno Benjamin","year":2020,"height":69,"weight":207,"pros":"Excellent three-down production as starter. When you think he's tackled, he's not. Eludes, accelerates and escapes. Changes speed to manipulate edge and turn the corner. Eliminates overpursuit with cutbacks. Runs with excellent competitive streak inside/outside. Staccato footwork to slalom around traffic. Hard-nosed, with plenty of pop as finisher. Alters platform, making him a slippery tackle target. Effective pass catcher and hard to guard out of backfield. Knows where to be and makes an effort in pass pro.","cons":"Noticeable drop in production from 2018. Could take time adjusting to a pro-style rush attack. Feels unsure when approaching the muck. One-cut opportunities turn into a series of moves. Spends too much time setting up LBs instead of bursting past. Hip tightness restricts sharpness of downhill cuts. Takes on heavy collisions too often. Occasional focus drops on easy catch attempts.","summary":"Slightly undersized three-down option with unorthodox running style that can keep everyone on the field guessing, including his own team. Benjamin thrives when runs go off schedule but also has a habit of taking them off schedule prematurely. His elusiveness is always on display, but he's a competitive, tough runner when it is time to get down. Benjamin needs a spread-based running game that allows for more space and freedom but must become more decisive as an NFL back. He offers value in a dual run-catch capacity on Day 2 (Rounds 2-3).","next_gen_production_score":72,"next_gen_athleticism_score":74,"forty_yard_dash":4.57,"nfl_prospect_grade":74,"bench_press":12}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Chris Claybrooks","year":2020,"height":69,"weight":177,"pros":"Explosive top-end speed. Talented kick returner with 94-yard touchdown return in 2019. Speed shows up as gunner on punt coverage. Has training camp potential as cornerback or receiver. New to defensive side of the ball, with improvement likely. Athletic traits to work with. Squares receivers to wrap and finish after catch.","cons":"Smallish frame (measured 5-foot-9, 177 pounds at Tropical Bowl in February). Extremely raw with poor technique and footwork. Unable to mirror release from press. Ragged transitions from pedal. Doesn't recognize route combinations and lacks instincts. Hasn't learned to trust his eyes from off coverage. Burst on the ball is more build-up than instant.","summary":"He moved from receiver to cornerback out of junior college, but a foot injury caused him to miss a chunk of action to begin the 2019 campaign, so his schooling at his new position is still way behind. Claybrooks' technique, awareness and instincts are nowhere near ready to see an NFL field and he hasn't put enough coverage flashes on tape to assume his speed and athleticism will project into cornerback long-term. He has a background at receiver and is a talented kick returner, which opens the door of opportunity a little more for him, but he's still such a raw prospect."}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Cole McDonald","year":2020}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Arlington Hambright","year":2020,"height":77,"weight":300,"pros":"Gets off the snap in a hurry. Loose/athletic and can get out in front on long pulls. Possesses adequate play strength. Accelerates into and through contact on down blocks. Sets pass-pro anchor and can generate decent push in run game. Times up a stiff, jarring punch. Shows some variation to his attack in pass pro. Quick hands get to re-set when he loses the frame. Impressive redirect quickness in his feet.","cons":"Limited experience as an FBS starter. Takes inconsistent angles on backside blocks. Lack of length creates issues with lunging. Could face difficult adjustment period against interior quickness as a guard. Oversets in pass pro, creating trouble against inside counters. Footwork seemed to get a little lazy later in season. Allows secondary rush to escape his mirroring.","summary":"Hambright played tackle as a senior at Colorado, but will need to move inside due to his lack of functional length. He plays with a good combination of agility and play strength to fit with a zone scheme or pin-and-pull rushing attack as a guard who can get into space and land on the move. His stiff punch can discombobulate lesser college rushers, but an NFL offensive line coach will need to correct the oversetting and lunging in order for Hambright to hold up against pro competition. He has enough athleticism, power and twitch to earn a back-end roster spot."}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Lachavious Simmons","year":2020,"height":77,"weight":290,"pros":"Offers guard/tackle flexibility. Good size with outstanding length. His 36-inch arms are on the highly-coveted side. Tackle experience shows up in pass pro at guard. Aggressive to snap off and catch twisting defenders. Runs and drives feet through initial contact. Quick in transitions on his combos up to second level.","cons":"Instincts are below average. Too much wasted motion on initial actions off snap. Has a tendency to pop up tall in lateral movements. Play and base feel very narrow for a guard as a run blocker. Will need to improve his core strength. Allows leakage around his edges against the run and pass. Unable to redirect rushers once they get into his edges.","summary":"Tackle/guard prospect with plus physical traits but lacking in power, instincts and technique. Simmons has starting experience at both guard and tackle, but his body type and style of play feel much more like a tackle. His long arms can be effective in his pass protection and he's an adequate athlete who shouldn't have severe scheme limitations as a run blocker. His lack of core strength combined with elevated pad level creates deficiencies as a drive blocker and, at times, in pass protection. Simmons has developmental traits but may be looking at an early visit on a practice squad."}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Sterling Hofrichter","year":2020,"height":70,"weight":196,"pros":"Four-year punter with two seasons of kickoff duty. Quality touchback rate of 62 percent over last two seasons. Willing and able to tackle in coverage. In a pinch, made 3 of 4 career field goals, including 52-yarder. Good directional punter with top-notch hangtime. Above average touch-to-toe quickness. Consistent ball striker as open-field punter.","cons":"Has had two punts returned for touchdowns during career. Slightly undersized for the position. Aggressive coverage demeanor could lead to injury.","summary":"Punter with below average size but a quality leg used for both punting and field goal duties. Hofrichter's hangtime was one of the best in college football and he proved that he could hit the open-field punt with consistent distance while putting english on pooch punts near the end zone. He's feisty as a tackler, but may need to back off a bit to stay healthy. His punt/kickoff flexibility adds to his potential to make a squad now or in the future."}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"James Smith-Williams","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":265,"pros":"Rare physical transformation from 196 to 260-plus pounds at N.C. State. Long-limbed with compact, powerful frame. Thick through thighs and bubble in lower half. Expected to be an above-average tester in workouts. Possesses extremely mature, professional demeanor and mindset. Inside hands add further extension to his length at point of attack. Able to stack and lift when attacking blocks. Secondary rush effort keeps him in the play. Unveils an effective bull-rush when he smells a weak-cored tackle.","cons":"Durability likely to be a stumbling block for teams. Season-ending injuries in 2015 and 2016; played in just seven games in 2019. Just a single season of solid, not spectacular, production to lean on. Below-average coordination between hands and feet. Needs improvement at clearing contact. Pops up instead of exploding forward out of his stance as rusher. Not enough upfield juice to threaten the edge. Swatting hands not enough to displace the tackle's punch. Struggles to weave and change direction for extended pursuit and finish.","summary":"Pictures of Smith-Williams before/after physical transformation under the guidance of the N. C. State strength and conditioning programs are astounding. He plays with good upper-body strength and is able to stand his ground against power. However, multiple season-ending injuries and a truncated 2019 with limited production will be hard for teams to get worked up about no matter how well he tests at the NFL Scouting Combine.","next_gen_production_score":51,"next_gen_athleticism_score":75,"forty_yard_dash":4.6,"nfl_prospect_grade":59,"bench_press":28}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Dustin Woodard","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":205,"pros":"Finished with 48 passing touchdowns and nine games of 400-plus yards. Throws with consistent touch. Delivery is compact and efficient. Willing to sit down in pocket and work his progressions. Throws leading passes downfield. Shows willingness to take a hit to deliver the pass. Makes anticipatory intermediate throws in middle of the field. Aware of building pressure from the edge. Hits receivers in stride underneath.","cons":"Frame is slender and very underdeveloped. Spotty footwork leads to upper body throws. Fails to produce NFL velocity for tight window throws. Move throws lack zip to beat tight man. Stares and floats deep balls, allowing safeties to range and help. Rushes release unnecessarily at times. Heavy legs as scrambler outside pocket. Interior pressure can rattle him. Needs better decisiveness earlier in his reads.","summary":"The latest gunslinger from Mike Leach's \"Air Raid\" produced gaudy numbers in just a single season as starter. Comparisons to Gardner Minshew come up short, however, as Gordon lacks Minshew's field awareness and decisiveness in reading coverages. He throws with touch but doesn't have the arm strength or eye discipline to keep NFL coverages from closing his throwing windows. With just 14 collegiate starts, Gordon hasn't played enough chess against defensive coordinators and may need time on a practice squad to continue his development and avoid the \"system quarterback\" label.","next_gen_production_score":70,"next_gen_athleticism_score":69,"nfl_prospect_grade":70}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Ben DiNucci","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":210,"pros":"Ball comes out with a consistent, tight spiral. Operates with plus ball placement and touch throwing in space. Plays with good recognition of the coverage. Athletic talent to elude and extend the play. Comfortable throwing on the move without a decline in accuracy. Had 16 rushing touchdowns in just two seasons. Has speed to hurt teams on zone-read and quarterback scrambles.","cons":"Thin through his lower half. Just one 300-yard passing game over 29 starts at James Madison. Sixty percent of his attempts in 2019 were inside of 10 yards, per PFF. Has a tendency to overreact to pocket pressure and void prematurely. Arm strength doesn't match his eyes. Will struggle throwing into tight windows. Needs to have better eye discipline to hold safeties longer.","summary":"Backup quarterback potential with the ability to create positive off-schedule plays with his arm or legs outside the pocket. He doesn't have much of an arm so he needs to work with plus timing and extreme accuracy in order to avoid interception trouble in the league. He scans the field with good coverage recognition but will sit on his primary target a little long at times. His athletic ability is intriguing, but he must prove he has functional arm strength and enough poise in order to make it on a roster."}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Carlos Davis","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":313,"pros":"Possesses NFL heft inside. Plays with some blocking scheme recognition at times. Keeps hands working inside the frame. Quick punch and lift power against plodding guards. Put favorable reps at point of attack on tape against Ohio State. Active hands to swat pass attempts when rush stalls.","cons":"Arm length falls well below desired NFL level. Struggles with short-area athletic movements. Lacks initial snap quickness. Below-average lateral range and too easily cross-faced. Plays way too tall and is frequently out-leveraged. Lack of knee bend hinders contact balance and anchor. Offers no NFL value on passing downs.","summary":"Davis has NFL heft on the scales, but he's short-armed and plays too straight-legged, rendering his size much less effective than it should be. He has some pop at the point of attack when he's first with his hands, but he's just not as quick off the snap as he needs to be. He has his share of wins against opponents when he's playing in a phone booth, but his batting average of effectiveness plummets when he's forced to play on the move. He's not a plus run defender and offers no value as a rusher, so finding a fit will be tough.","next_gen_production_score":58,"next_gen_athleticism_score":89,"forty_yard_dash":4.82,"nfl_prospect_grade":68,"bench_press":27}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Casey Toohill","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":250,"pros":"Possesses NFL frame ready to take on additional muscle mass. Posted 11.5 tackles for loss and eight sacks in first year as full-time starter. Length to overtake stutter-stepping runners from backside. Fluid and athletic when playing downhill. Upfield rush bolstered by snap quickness. Active hands work to displace punch and attack resets. Bend and agility to bend the top of the rush. Pass rush has a second gear to close. Lays the lumber into quarterbacks every shot he gets. Has two career blocked extra points.","cons":"Doesn't use hands to take charge at point of attack. Unable to anchor down and hold the edge. Struggles to come unglued from blocks. Sputters to recover once he's behind during engagements. Leggy and lethargic with lateral slides to close down gaps. Doesn't hit speed to conversion effectively as rusher. Rush counters are telegraphed. Redirect blocks tap his brakes when attacking the edge. Not athletic enough for spot drops in coverage.","summary":"Toohill's a tricky projection based upon his issues stopping the run, but he has great flashes as a pass rusher. His body type may not be fully finished and additional play strength would be crucial considering his inability to anchor and shed against run blocks. His rush is much less effective against stronger tackles, but he's a decent athlete and hints at rush skill that has room for development. He's currently caught between a 3-4 OLB and 4-3 DE. If he can become bigger, stronger and more polished as a rusher, he might make sense as a backup edge with sub-package talent as a wide-9 technique.","next_gen_production_score":61,"next_gen_athleticism_score":98,"forty_yard_dash":4.62,"nfl_prospect_grade":73,"bench_press":17}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Clay Johnston","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":227,"pros":"Compact, muscular frame with good overall play strength. Plays with patient eyes, deciphering development. Steps downhill, bringing fight to blockers and leveraging gaps. Anticipation and instincts are above average. Maneuvers through rush-hour congestion to find the ball. Mirrors ball-carrier movements and rarely gets washed away by blocks. Punches, separates and plays off blocks to stay clean and rack up tackles. Consistent catch, wrap and roll as finisher between the tackles. Works quickly from target to target in zone. Mindset and ability to thrive on special teams.","cons":"Short arms and small hands. Feet don't fire off with desired level of twitch. Needs to start charting more high-impact plays. Runs himself out of position with guess from time to time. Pursuit burst doesn't have a nitrous boost. Doesn't have athletic traits allowing for much margin for error. Forward lean in pursuit brings missed tackles against cutbacks. Dealt with injuries in 2017, 2018 and 2019. Season-ending knee injury in 2019 will require medical check.","summary":"Detail-oriented inside linebacker who needs a clean bill of health after suffering a season-ending knee injury in October. Johnston plays with a nice blend of physicality and instincts that help rack up tackles. He rarely stays blocked and does an impressive job of sifting through bodies to find the ball-carrier. He's instinctive and active in zone coverage, but speed limitations hinder his man-cover ability. The football intelligence and instincts help mitigate average athleticism and speed. Johnston could become a special-teams standout with average, three-down-backup ability.","next_gen_production_score":71,"next_gen_athleticism_score":63,"nfl_prospect_grade":66,"bench_press":18}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Jashon Cornell","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":285,"pros":"Athleticism and motor create some stress for blockers. Initial quickness and range to counter zone-blocking schemes. Long lateral slide to elude block and find gaps when slanting. Above-average change-of-direction quickness. Uses sudden spin-counter for quick disengagement. Able to get from one edge to the other with his rush counters. Could have some life if installed into twist-happy unit.","cons":"High-cut and leggy with below-average contact balance. Slender through his hips and bubble for a defensive tackle. Plays with a narrow base. Doesn't have the core strength to handle read and react. 2019 sack total rarely created by clean, early wins. Disappointing bull-rush charge. Hands aren't as skilled or heavy as they need to be.","summary":"Athletic defensive lineman lacking core strength and body type for a clean positional fit in an odd- or even-front defense. His snap quickness and long lateral slides offer disruptive potential in a one-gapping front, but he's missing the size and consistency to handle himself against NFL power. Teams could decide to play him as a five-technique, but he needs to prove he has the play strength to set a strong edge. His pass rush lacks explosiveness and skill to get quick wins, which could make his path to the pros more clouded."}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Vernon Scott","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":206,"pros":"Height, weight and speed are favorable. Runs extremely well with range over the top from the hash. Has slot experience as big nickel at TCU. Scouts say he's very smart and a hard worker as a late-bloomer to the sport. Able to drape and swat throws when running in man coverage downfield. Size to disrupt at the catch-point. Played on special teams even as a starter.","cons":"Needs to keep the ball in front of him so he can play downhill. Instincts in space are very average. Below-average feel for route development in man coverage. Not as much thump upon contact as desired. Doesn't have the feel or awareness to play single-high. More nail than hammer as downhill striker in run support. Needs to cut down on mistakes with angles and positioning as open-field tackler.","summary":"Traits-based prospect with good height, weight, speed and length but lacking consistency on tape to pair with those traits. Scott isn't an enforcer by any means, but he does have the frame and toughness to get ball-carriers down when needed. His experience covering the slot adds to his value, but he does have man-cover limitations and he's not equipped to play single-high safety. He's average at several things but doesn't carry many pluses from a performance standpoint. He will need to step up his game to nail down a role."}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Thakarius Keyes","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":202,"pros":"Disruptive size as a cornerback. Arm length is very rare. Good balance and high connection rate with press punch. Nuisance for big receivers to get past. Works eyes between receiver and quarterback from off-man. Willing to race receiver to the spot if he recognizes break point. Adequate transition footwork for plant-and-drive. Boundary cornerback tasked with traveling against top receivers. Hard for receivers to beat his length on 50/50 balls. Willing to sacrifice his body in run-support duties.","cons":"Ball production declined in 2019. Lacks patience and declares hips too early in the route. Below average burst out of transitions. Bites hard on stem fakes and double moves. Gets in trouble deep when guessing in space. Poor makeup speed to overcome coverage mistakes. Face-guards but doesn't find the football enough. Inconsistent coming to balance as open field tackler. Stringy arm tackles miss the mark.","summary":"Tall cornerback with good competitive streak who uses rare arm length to his advantage in press and catch disruption. He has adequate instincts and anticipation, but lacks functional makeup speed to cover-up for missteps in coverage. Keyes tends to play too free and easy with his footwork in space. He will need better discipline and bend to improve his balance and transition quickness. Scouts are very concerned about his long speed, but zone-heavy teams may view his length and ball skills as moldable traits to work with on the practice squad.","next_gen_production_score":57,"next_gen_athleticism_score":66,"nfl_prospect_grade":56}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"TJ Brunson","year":2020,"height":73,"weight":230,"pros":"Three-year starter and two-time team captain. Played through pain for much of 2018. Default mentality is physicality. Proactive when taking on blocks. Punches with good pop in his hands to slow climbing blocks. Adequate diagnosis and fit recognition. Squares up and explodes into contact with runner. Wrap-and-roll finisher.","cons":"Consistently conned out of position by play-fakes. Slow starter out of his stance and then to pursue. Lacks explosive burst to range effectively from sideline to sideline. Will struggle with coverage responsibilities. Below-average athleticism hampers margin for error. Lax bend for short-area change of direction. Short strider who loses the angle in pursuit.","summary":"Tough inside linebacker prospect whose physicality will be overshadowed by a lack of functional quickness and short-area athleticism. Brunson is built for life inside the box, but once it spills wide, he struggles with pursuit angles and range. He's unable to handle man coverage, which further limits his chances of making a roster."}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Dane Jackson","year":2020,"height":72,"weight":187,"pros":"Plays with high level of competitiveness. Allowed just over 42 percent completion rate. Looks to close out any early release separation quickly. Sinks into receiver's target window while phasing with route. Good footwork for controlled transitions from breaks. Works to the receiver's edge for a path to attack catch point. Plays angles to the throw from short zone. Unwilling to give away easy throws from Cover 3. Adequate burst to close. Rushes downhill in run support if he's not blocked.","cons":"Could have early issues with penalties. Takes advantages of lenient officiating toward grabby coverage. Twisted by outside-in releases. Average in mirroring the release in press. Slight stickiness when flipping hips. Needs to gain better depth for dual-threat routes. Recovery speed deep could be a concern. Tackle issues come from inconsistent angles and failure to gather and widen.","summary":"Unheralded recruit who became three-year starter with consistent ball production in the ACC. He's a route crowder who plays with some good physicality and hand fighting around the field. His instincts and ball skills should help him in man or zone, but some scouts question his ability to stick with NFL release quickness and recover deep if beaten. He plays a confident, competitive brand of football and could become a solid NFL backup.","next_gen_production_score":76,"next_gen_athleticism_score":61,"forty_yard_dash":4.57,"nfl_prospect_grade":68}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Tommy Stevens","year":2020,"height":77,"weight":235,"pros":"Big and athletic. Might have potential to operate as a gadget player, similar to Taysom Hill. Above-average open-field instincts as a runner. Has size to drag tacklers after initial contact at times. Very good size-to-speed ratio. Carries a gunslinger's velocity as a passer.","cons":"Dual-threat who lacks passing profile of an NFL quarterback. Has to prove he can commit to a hybrid role in the league. Needs to keep ball tucked tight on the move. Doesn't have special teams experience. Will air-mail throws over the receiver's head. Lacks field vision to recognize trouble. Anticipation is below average as a passer.","summary":"Stevens has outstanding size and speed for the quarterback position but lacks the functional skill to make his living primarily as a passer. He's a dual-threat quarterback with a surprising burst for his size that pops off the screen on zone-read gallops and when escaping the pocket. He lacks the field-reading and timing needed to beat NFL defenders but could have a shot in a hybrid-athlete role where he also handles short-yardage carries and plays special teams."}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Chapelle Russell","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":236,"pros":"Awarded \"Temple Tough\" single-digit jersey in 2018. Mentally tough and extremely resilient overcoming ACL tears and death of father. Loose and flexible. Above-average lateral agility and quickness. Athletic ability to handle man coverage duties down the field. Good punch-and-separate when taking on blocks. Footwork to slide around blocker and make tackles. Took more chances in the backfield in 2019.","cons":"Slender build and smallish frame fall below the NFL mark. Below-average play strength as run defender. Inconsistent play diagnosis. Needs to play with better patience in reading runner. Poor awareness to angle blocks coming his way in space. Waits for climbing blocks to get up to him on second level. Below-average feel for play design impacts angles to the ball. Better in pass coverage in 2018 than 2019. Two ACL tears to the same knee.","summary":"Resilient, mentally tough linebacker whose ability to fight back after two ACL tears to the same knee should tell teams about his football character. Of course, the same ACL tears also tell teams that durability could be a major concern. Russell has had trouble keeping weight on in the past and weighed just 221 pounds at the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl in January. His play speed and athleticism are both solid, but he lacks elite instincts as a playmaker to offset concerns about his size and consistency against the run. A trip into camp as an undrafted free agent could be his post-draft destiny.","next_gen_production_score":65,"next_gen_athleticism_score":66,"forty_yard_dash":4.69,"nfl_prospect_grade":62,"bench_press":21}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Jonathan Garvin","year":2020,"height":76,"weight":263,"pros":"First three upfield steps gain space in race to the turn. Rushes with good forward lean. Works to half-man attack consistently. Intriguing instincts and hand usage to grease the edge and access the pocket. Closing burst to walk down scrambling quarterbacks. Looks lean but can pop and stop a pulling guard. Uses length to separate and find tackle opportunities. Clicks physicality switch when he needs to. Long strides are rangy in pursuit. Has grown into long frame, but still has room for more.","cons":"Smooth frame lacks definition and weight room receipts. Urgency and consistent explosiveness are missing from his rush. Not enough secondary effort when early rush attempt stalls. Inside counter is missing from his rush plan. Seemed to be coasting and getting by at times in 2019. Additional play strength is needed. Will give ground at the point of attack. Gets jostled and knocked off-balance.","summary":"Traits-based edge defender capable of playing 4-3 end or 3-4 rush linebacker. Garvin's strong 2018 was followed up with inconsistent effort and an inability to stamp his presence on games with much consistency. He gains depth upfield quickly and is fairly natural at defeating the punch and flipping the corner. Pressures are nice, but sack-makers get paid and that won't happen unless he cranks up the effort and plays to his traits and potential. Garvin has Day 2 talent, but may not go until Day 3. However, there might be gold to mine if a coach can get it out of him.","next_gen_production_score":68,"next_gen_athleticism_score":75,"forty_yard_dash":4.82,"nfl_prospect_grade":68,"bench_press":23}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Brian Cole II","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":213,"pros":"Good size to handle rigors of box safety duties. Possesses good overall length. Punch to separate is sharp. Displays good play strength to shed slot blockers. Made 7.5 tackles for loss over 17 games, with ability to have greater impact against the run. Lacks game/position experience and should keep improving. Potential for use on core special teams. Has kick return experience.","cons":"Plays tight-hipped and upright in space. Shuffle and backpedal are restricted and bumpy. Clunky flipping hips and getting into recovery sprint. Unable to maintain coverage duties around field. Overwhelmed by coverage duties against LSU and Alabama. Has issues losing contain responsibilities against run. Missing instincts as run defender. Had teammates lining him up.","summary":"Cole possesses good size and strength to compete for a role as a box safety, but his lack of experience and consistency should be a concern for NFL evaluators. He flashes traits and potential to become a more impactful run defender but gets lost in coverage and can be exploited. He has some special teams value and might be worthy of a stash spot on a practice squad.","next_gen_production_score":59,"next_gen_athleticism_score":77,"forty_yard_dash":4.52,"nfl_prospect_grade":60}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Tremayne Anchrum","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":314,"pros":"Short in stature, but plays a confident brand of football. Sturdy build with big bubble. Quick out of stance and into his work. Pass slides are rhythmic and smooth. Above-average bend and agility. Quality lateral slides to mirror in protection. Excellent range to find proper positioning on outside zone. Accurate targeting run fits, using inside hands at proper pad level. Fluid and controlled adjusting and striking second-level targets.","cons":"Sawed-off frame lacks desired length. Loses the battle to land first hands into the frame. Could have issues staying connected to blocks in the pros. Too much forward lean in pass punch to make up for arm length. Over-extends outside, giving away openings for inside counters. Anchor will be challenged by bull-rushers. Lacks experience as a guard. He needs to play with faster hands for his move inside.","summary":"Short college tackle with good quickness and leverage. Will need to bump inside due to a lack of functional length. Anchrum does an excellent job of getting to landmarks laterally as a move blocker and has above-average body control to adjust and capture his second-level blocks. He has the tools to fire out and operate as a base blocker but could find himself controlled by two-gapping defensive tackles due to his short arms and average hand quickness. Despite his lack of desired size and length, he could be a nice, capable fit as a quality backup guard for a team looking to play in space.","next_gen_production_score":59,"next_gen_athleticism_score":69,"forty_yard_dash":5.21,"nfl_prospect_grade":67,"bench_press":26}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Stephen Sullivan","year":2020,"height":77,"weight":248,"pros":"Praised by staff for his high character and team-first attitude. Good size with long frame as a big slot TE/WR. Has body control and adjustments to block in space. Uses footwork to mirror and sustain his blocks. Fires into outside cornerbacks with good force. Pass-catching tape was better in 2018. Frame and toughness to protect the catch into collisions. Can high-point it over coverage. Still getting better with potential to attack the seam.","cons":"Built like an inflated receiver with thin lower body for a tight end. Hands are wide and grabby at point of attack. Not enough power to secure base blocks. Crashes into route traffic rather than side-stepping it. Sluggish in and out of breaks from the slot. Allows coverage to ride on him. Needs to play to his speed potential. Can do a better job of working back to the football.","summary":"Big receiver with the body type and contested catch toughness to make transition to a big slot or flex tight end role. He added weight and played tight end early in the year, but simply lacked the functional strength as a blocker. However, he's an above-average blocker in space who can help spring receiver screens, jet-sweeps and outside runs. He finds traffic and coverage too often in his routes and needs to get better at using his burst and body to separate. He's a developmental project worth a stash spot while teams keep tinkering and teaching to see if they have something.","next_gen_production_score":52,"next_gen_athleticism_score":66,"forty_yard_dash":4.66,"nfl_prospect_grade":59}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Tyrie Cleveland","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":209,"pros":"Long, angular frame with plus wingspan. Catches the ball away from his frame. Has feel to leverage coverage away from out-breaking routes in space. Hands were generally reliable in 2019. Big target with quick settle into zone cavities. Uses size to extend yards after catch downfield. Good cover effort as gunner and on kickoffs.","cons":"Production fell well short of expectations coming into Florida. Delayed get-off into routes. Deceleration gives away impending comeback. Route breaks lack snap at the top. Movement is too gradual, making him easier to check. Smothered by Auburn's physical cornerbacks. Needs better use of his size to create separation to catch. Lacks long speed to threaten outside.","summary":"Cleveland came into Florida with some fanfare as one of the top receivers out of Houston, but leaves Florida without enough production. He has adequate hands and solid short-area athleticism underneath, but lacks the burst and physicality needed to open windows and make contested catches. His size is a plus and his effort on special teams could become an important differentiator if he is to make a roster or practice squad.","next_gen_production_score":52,"next_gen_athleticism_score":78,"forty_yard_dash":4.46,"nfl_prospect_grade":59,"bench_press":13}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Kyle Hinton","year":2020,"height":74,"weight":295,"pros":"Muscular upper body with well-built chest. Tested well at pro day with 34 bench reps, 4.88 40 and 34.5-inch vertical leap. Track-and-field competitor with explosive hips. Rapid response off the snap gets him to cutoff blocks backside. Able to excel as work-up blocker to second level. Smooth in ability to pull and when adjusting to movement. Plays with lower-body bend and natural leverage. Can unlock and roll hips into his anchor. Above-average recovery athleticism in pass pro.","cons":"Level of competition left him relatively unchallenged. Frenetic out of stance and needs to play with better control. Relies on upper-body strength over technique and footwork. Hugging hands as a base blocker. Too much forward lean and lunging. Needs to keep head back and eyes up into contact. Pass punch lands way up the frame. Lack of proper hand placement opens him to bull-rushers on next level.","summary":"Decorated tackle who will be asked to slide inside and learn a new position. Hinton used his power and athleticism to overwhelm his level of competition, but his movements out of his stance can be a little wild and unfocused, which will get him in trouble against NFL competition. He needs to add mass and play with better hand placement and less forward lean. Hinton isn't NFL-ready, but his explosiveness, strength and quickness are appealing traits to work with as a developmental prospect who could find an early home on a practice squad."}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Derrek Tuszka","year":2020,"height":76.5,"weight":251,"pros":"Showed an ability to dominate his level of competition. Posted 29.5 sacks as three-year starter. Skilled with his hands as rusher. Uses well-timed bull-rush charge to catch off-balance tackles. Smooth punch to counter rip transition. Stiff inside hand to post and circle over top of tackle's pass set. Five batted passes in 2019 alone. Accelerates into the point of attack with some force. Motor is apparent in his pursuit of the football. Upper-body power to pop and tackle on base blockers.","cons":"Could struggle with massive jump in competition as a pro. Poor arm length as an edge worker. Unable to rid himself quickly from a landed block. Below-average change of direction and closing burst to the ball. Plays with tight hips and a narrow base. Doesn't possess the suddenness needed to out-quick an NFL blocker. Attacks with face-up rushing style. Lack of knee bend leads to upright, protracted trips around the arc. Spin counter is too elongated and telegraphed.","summary":"Tuszka is a hard-nosed, physical 4-3 base end with a lack of length and bend but good strength and motor to make play after play. His lack of length and explosiveness weren't an issue in college but will likely be exploited by NFL starting tackles. His skilled hands and secondary effort are traits that will help his cause but Tuszka may need to prove he can handle a transition to 3-4 outside linebacker during individual workouts to expand the number of teams/schemes that might consider him.","next_gen_production_score":57,"next_gen_athleticism_score":71,"forty_yard_dash":4.79,"nfl_prospect_grade":64,"bench_press":24}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Tae Crowder","year":2020,"height":75,"weight":235,"pros":"Has learned to trust the coaching and showed great improvement. Long frame with plus speed to range to the flanks. Has eyes of former running back with recognition of run-lane development. Frequently beats blockers to the spot. Attacks aggressively into his fits to squeeze the run lane. Athletic change-of-direction ability in coverage. Able to chase and capture against quick-game passing attacks. Accelerates through contact as a striker. Offers third-down and special-teams potential.","cons":"Only one year as a full-time starter. Will need to keep improving his technique for the position. Has tendency to break into chase mode when controlled scrape is needed. Pursuit needs better leverage and balance. Needs to drop pad level and wrap rather than thud with shoulder strike. Occasional bouts of inconsistency with his instincts and recognition.","summary":"Running back-turned-linebacker with good length and range. He's still piecing together his fundamentals and instincts at the position. Crowder can really run and that shows up when sprinting and weaving around traffic to chase down outside runs and perimeter passes. He has a feel for lane choices by runners, but flowing with leverage and learning to tackle with balance/proper pad level are still works in progress. His fluidity and athleticism are excellent building blocks for future growth. Plus, his potential in coverage and on special teams adds to his chances for success. Crowder should fit nicely into a backup role early on."}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Trevor Lawrence","year":2021}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Zach Wilson","year":2021}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Trey Lance","year":2021}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Kyle Pitts","year":2021}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Ja'Marr Chase","year":2021}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Jaylen Waddle","year":2021}
{"source":"NFL.com","name":"Penei Sewell","year":2021}
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