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1 1 EDGE Myles Garrett Texas A&M 8.65 3 26 OBLB Tyus Bowser Houston 7.88
Western Wayne
1 2 WR Corey Davis
Michigan 8.48 5 27 RB Gallman
Clemson 7.88
Cam
1 3 OT Robinson
Alabama 8.27 2 28 TE David Njoku Miami (FL) 7.87
Deshaun Marlon
1 4 QB Watson
Clemson 8.20 4 29 CB Humphrey
Alabama 7.85
Louisiana
1 5 SAF Jamal Adams
State 8.17 3 30 EDGE T.J. Watt Wisconsin 7.83
2 6 SAF Budda Baker Washington 8.13 6 31 SAF Malik Hooker Ohio State 7.83
D'Onta
1 7 RB Joe Mixon Oklahoma 8.12 6 32 RB Foreman
Texas 7.82
Reuben Solomon
1 8 OBLB Foster
Alabama 8.11 4 33 EDGE Thomas
Stanford 7.81
Ryan
2 9 OT Ramczyk
Wisconsin 8.11 3 34 TE Evan Engram Mississippi 7.81
2 10 RB Dalvin Cook Florida State 8.11 5 35 EDGE Derek Barnett Tennessee 7.80
Cordrea
1 12 OG Pat Elflein Ohio State 8.10 5 37 CB Tankersley
Clemson 7.79
Christian Youngstown
3 13 RB McCaffery
Stanford 8.10 7 38 EDGE Derek Rivers
State 7.78
Eddie
3 14 SAF Jackson
Alabama 8.09 3 39 OG Sean Harlow Oregon State 7.78
Haason Chris
2 15 OBLB Reddick
Temple 8.08 1 40 5 TECH Wormley
Michigan 7.77
Marshon Antonio
2 16 CB Lattimore
Ohio State 8.02 3 41 OT Garcia
Troy 7.77
Jonathan
2 19 EDGE Allen
Alabama 7.95 3 44 WR Mike Williams Clemson 7.74
Western
4 20 SAF Obi Melifonwu Connecticut 7.95 4 45 OG Forrest Lamp
Kentucky 7.74
Dorian Quincy
2 21 OG Johnson
Pittsburgh 7.93 7 46 CB Wilson
Florida 7.72
Carlos Louisiana
1 23 TE OJ Howard Alabama 7.91 5 48 WR Henderson Tech 7.69
Jabrill Louisiana
5 24 SAF Peppers
Michigan 7.89 1 49 C Ethan Pocic
State 7.69
North Nathan
7 52 SAF Josh Jones
Carolina St. 7.66 4 77 QB
Peterman
Pittsburgh 7.44
4 53 OT Garett Bolles Utah 7.62 T11 78 RB Curtis Samuel Ohio State 7.44
5 56 OBLB Jarrad Davis Florida 7.57 10 81 EDGE Ejuan Price Pittsburgh 7.43
Louisiana
8 57 SAF Xavier Woods
Tech 7.57 9 82 WR Isaiah Ford Virginia Tech 7.43
Eastern
T6 59 OG Isaac Asiata Utah 7.57 10 84 WR Cooper Kupp
Washington 7.41
Larry
9 60 EDGE Carl Lawson Auburn 7.56 2 85 DT
Ogunjobi
Charlotte 7.40
6 62 OBLB Tanner Vallejo Boise State 7.56 12 87 EDGE Hunter Dimick Utah 7.39
Adoree' Southern
10 63 CB Jackson California 7.54 8 88 OG Kyle Kalis Michigan 7.39
Southern Florida
5 64 OT Chad Wheeler
California 7.53 5 89 TE Jonnu Smith
International 7.37
Jeremy
8 65 RB McNichols
Boise State 7.53 2 90 C Tyler Orlosky West Virginia 7.37
Louisiana Ryan
T6 67 WR Malachi Dupre
State 7.51 13 92 EDGE
Anderson
Alabama 7.36
Trey Florida
6 70 OT Dion Dawkins Temple 7.49 14 95 EDGE
Hendrickson Atlantic 7.34
Amara Eddie
8 71 WR Darboh
Michigan 7.49 4 96 DT
Vanderdoes
UCLA 7.34
9 73 SAF Marcus Maye Florida 7.47 T9 98 OBLB Elijah Lee Kansas State 7.33
11 101 OBLB Marquel Lee Wake Forest 7.31 16 126 CB Kevin King Washington 7.18
Western Caleb
7 102 OT Taylor Moton
Michigan 7.29 5 127 DT Brantley
Florida 7.16
Cameron Raekwon
12 103 CB Sutton
Tennessee 7.29 15 128 OBLB McMillan
Ohio State 7.16
Demarcus
8 104 OT David Sharpe Florida 7.28 18 129 EDGE Walker
Florida State 7.16
12 105 OBLB Steven Taylor Houston 7.28 16 130 OBLB Alex Anzalone Florida 7.13
14 106 WR KD Cannon Baylor 7.27 17 131 WR Stacy Coley Miami (FL) 7.13
Deshone
5 108 QB Kizer
Notre Dame 7.26 11 133 SAF Justin Evans Texas A&M 7.13
14 109 RB Brian Hill Wyoming 7.26 18 134 WR Chad Hansen California 7.12
Carlos
13 110 CB Corn Elder Miami (FL) 7.25 6 135 DT Watkins
Clemson 7.12
South Texas
6 111 TE Gerald Everett
Alabama 7.24 17 136 RB Aaron Jones
(El Paso) 7.12
North
15 113 WR Ryan Switzer
Carolina 7.23 6 138 QB Davis Webb California 7.10
15 114 EDGE Charles Harris Missouri 7.23 8 139 TE Eric Saubert Drake 7.10
Jamaal Brigham
14 115 CB Jalen Tabor Florida 7.23 18 140 RB Williams Young 7.10
9 116 OG Ben Braden Michigan 7.23 19 141 EDGE Daeshon Hall Texas A&M 7.10
Louisiana Howard
14 118 OBLB Duke Riley
State 7.21 17 143 CB Wilson
Houston 7.10
Tennessee- Marcus
16 119 EDGE Keionta Davis
Chattanooga 7.21 13 144 SAF Williams
Utah 7.09
Middle
15 120 CB Jeremy Cutrer
Tennessee St 7.21 T18 145 CB Jalen Myrick Minnesota 7.09
James Chidobe
16 121 RB Conner
Pittsburgh 7.21 T18 146 CB Awuzie
Colorado 7.09
Dede
16 122 WR Westbrook
Oklahoma 7.20 7 147 QB Brad Kaaya Miami (FL) 7.08
Pharaoh Adam
7 123 TE Brown
Oregon 7.20 9 148 TE Shaheen
Ashland 7.08
Carroll
17 124 EDGE Phillips
Illinois 7.19 7 149 DT Jarron Jones Notre Dame 7.08
Randall
10 125 SAF Goforth
UCLA 7.19 10 150 OG Adam Pankey West Virginia 7.06
Rasul Jaleel
20 152 CB Douglas
West Virginia 7.05 9 177 DT Johnson
Iowa 6.90
Shelton
10 153 OT Sam Tevi Utah 7.05 26 178 WR Gibson
West Virginia 6.90
Johnathan
21 154 EDGE Jordan Willis Kansas State 7.04 15 179 SAF Ford
Auburn 6.89
Damore'ea
20 155 WR Stringfellow
Mississippi 7.04 10 180 DT Tanzel Smart Tulane 6.88
Southern
10 156 TE Cole Hikutini Louisville 7.04 12 181 OT Zach Banner
California 6.88
Jermaine Erik
11 157 OT Eluemunor
Texas A&M 7.02 13 182 OT Magnuson
Michigan 6.86
Hardy
17 158 OBLB Nickerson Jr.
Illinois 7.00 27 183 WR Jehu Chesson Michigan 6.85
Bucky
21 159 WR Hodges
Virginia Tech 7.00 9 184 QB Seth Russell Baylor 6.85
Mississippi Rayshawn
22 161 WR Fred Ross
State 6.99 16 186 SAF Jenkins
Miami (FL) 6.84
Jermaine
22 162 EDGE Vince Biegel Wisconsin 6.98 19 187 OBLB Grace
Miami (FL) 6.84
Jordan
11 163 TE Leggett
Clemson 6.98 20 188 OBLB Jordan Evans Oklahoma 6.83
Tedric
14 164 SAF Thompson
Colorado 6.97 28 189 WR Speedy Noil Texas A&M 6.82
Kendell Louisiana Noble
18 165 OBLB Beckwith State 6.97 4 190 5 TECH Nwachukwu
West Virginia 6.81
Youngstown Jourdan
23 166 EDGE Avery Moss
State 6.97 22 191 CB Lewis
Michigan 6.80
Brigham
3 167 5 TECH Isaac Rochell Notre Dame 6.96 21 192 OBLB Harvey Langi
Young 6.79
Louisiana North
23 168 WR Travin Dural
State 6.95 29 193 WR Mack Hollins
Carolina 6.79
Corey
T19 170 RB Clement
Wisconsin 6.95 12 195 DT Joey Ivie IV Florida 6.78
11 171 OG Daniel Isidora Miami (FL) 6.95 23 196 CB Brian Allen Utah 6.77
Boston
24 172 EDGE Tim Williams Alabama 6.94 17 197 SAF John Johnson
College 6.77
Devonte
24 173 WR Josh Malone Tennessee 6.94 25 198 EDGE Fields
Louisville 6.77
North Anthony
21 174 CB Jack Tocho
Carolina St. 6.93 22 199 OBLB Walker
Northwestern 6.76
Jordan
25 175 WR Westerkamp
Nebraska 6.93 30 200 WR Artavis Scott Clemson 6.76
Jalen
26 202 EDGE Joe Mathis Washington 6.74 33 227 WR Robinette
Air Force 6.61
Michael Montravius
12 203 TE Roberts Jr.
Toledo 6.73 15 228 DT Adams
Auburn 6.61
Josh Texas
23 204 OBLB Carraway Christian 6.73 15 229 OG JJ Dielman Utah 6.61
13 205 DT Elijah Qualls Washington 6.73 3 230 C Jay Guillermo Clemson 6.61
Southern
13 206 OG Damien Mama
California 6.73 13 231 QB Sefo Liufau Colorado 6.60
Demetrious Michigan
10 207 QB Jerod Evans Virginia Tech 6.72 26 232 CB Cox State 6.59
Louisiana Charles
27 208 EDGE Lewis Neal
State 6.72 16 233 DT Walker
Oklahoma 6.59
Julien
11 209 QB C.J. Beathard Iowa 6.71 16 234 OT Davenport
Bucknell 6.58
28 210 EDGE Bryan Cox Jr. Florida 6.70 27 235 OBLB Marcus Oliver Indiana 6.58
Jordan
12 211 QB Joshua Dobbs Tennessee 6.70 T16 236 OG Morgan
Kutztown 6.57
NC A&T
21 212 RB Tarik Cohen
State 6.70 T16 237 OG Alex Kozan Auburn 6.57
Dalvin
14 213 DT Tomlinson
Alabama 6.69 17 238 DT Josh Tupou Colorado 6.57
13 214 TE George Kittle Iowa 6.68 28 239 OBLB Ben Boulware Clemson 6.56
Ashton Oklahoma
24 215 CB Lampkin State 6.68 14 240 QB Mitch Leinder Minnesota 6.56
Pennsylvania Michigan
24 216 OBLB Brandon Bell
State 6.68 15 241 TE Josiah Price
State 6.55
Treston Jamari
25 217 CB Decoud
Oregon State 6.67 34 242 WR Staples
Louisville 6.54
Ahkello
14 218 TE Scott Orndoff Pittsburgh 6.67 27 243 CB Witherspoon
Colorado 6.54
North
32 220 WR Bug Howard
Carolina 6.66 29 245 OBLB Jayon Brown UCLA 6.54
North
26 221 OBLB Brooks Ellis Arkansas 6.65 28 246 CB Des Lawrence
Carolina 6.53
North Al-Quadin
22 222 RB Matt Dayes
Carolina St. 6.65 29 247 EDGE Muhamad
Miami (FL) 6.53
Mississippi
14 223 OT Justin Senior
State 6.65 T17 248 OT Dan Skipper Arkansas 6.49
Adam
15 225 OT Bisnowaty
Pittsburgh 6.64 19 250 OT Storm Norton Toledo 6.48
Washington
T35 252 WR River Cracraft
State 6.47 20 277 DT DJ Jones Mississippi 6.26
Travis Antonio
T35 253 WR Rudolph
Florida State 6.47 32 278 CB Crawford
West Virginia 6.23
Weston
30 254 OBLB Ben Gedeon Michigan 6.46 19 279 SAF Steelhammer
Air Force 6.22
Avery Marquez
T20 255 OT Gennesy
Texas A&M 6.45 33 280 CB White
Florida State 6.22
Josh Harvey-
T20 256 OT Will Holden Vanderbilt 6.45 32 281 OBLB Clemons
Louisville 6.22
Ezra Tennessee
30 258 CB Robinson State 6.45 33 283 OBLB Paul Magloire Arizona 6.15
Darius
5 259 5 TECH Hamilton
Rutgers 6.42 20 284 SAF Fish Smithson Kansas 6.14
Garrett Pennsylvania
15 260 QB Chad Kelly Mississippi 6.42 30 285 EDGE Sickels State 6.12
Malik Oklahoma
31 261 CB Foreman
Tennessee 6.40 23 286 OT Victor Salako
State 6.11
37 262 WR Victor Bolden Oregon State 6.40 16 287 QB Wes Lunt Illinois 6.08
Deyshawn
4 263 C Bond
Cincinnati 6.40 22 288 DT Ryan Glasgow Michigan 6.04
Conor Oklahoma
22 266 OT McDermott
UCLA 6.34 18 291 TE Blake Jarwin
State 6.02
Amba Etta-
39 267 WR Tawo
Syracuse 6.34 24 292 OT Jonah Pirsig Minnesota 6.01
Deangelo
19 268 DT Brown
Louisville 6.32 23 293 DT Josh Augusta Missouri 5.97
Tashawn Louisiana
18 269 OG Greg Pyke Georgia 6.32 34 294 OBLB Bower State 5.95
Ahmad
16 270 TE Sam Rogers Virginia Tech 6.32 22 295 SAF Thomas
Oklahoma 5.94
Jeremy
17 271 TE Sprinkle
Arkansas 6.31 35 296 CB Tony Bridges Mississippi 5.93
Channing
40 273 WR Noah Brown Ohio State 6.29 36 298 CB Stribling
Michigan 5.85
Deatrich Wise
6 275 5 TECH Jr.
Arkansas 6.27 25 300 DT BJ Singleton Houston 5.58
There's very notable extra value in the late first, early and mid-second round
scores. The additional bulge between 8.00-7.60 is an influx of talent that we
did not see in last year's class (or the year before that, for that matter).
The highest individual tier on the scoring chart: Fourth round value
prospects with a grand total of 50. It's an excellent indication on the overall
depth of this year's class and the opportunity for teams to add quality
football players as late as the early portions of Day 3. I would expect
notable names available, especially from the running back group; where a
notable number of players can bring quality performance to the table at a
devalued position.
Nearly half the board (132 prospects) scored between a third and fifth round
overall value. That high number is yet another illustration of quality players
in the later rounds. Many of these prospects are scheme specific fits with
limited upside overall; yet in proper roles (as specified on each respective
page) these prospects bring notable value to the table.
To state the obvious; this class is strong. Very strong. There's more overall first round values available in the first round than either of the past two seasons (17 in
2017 vs. 8 in 2016 and 16 in 2015) on my board. Additionally, there's a very visible surplus in second round values; this is the first time in utilizing this system that
teams picking through the first two full rounds will have the opportunity to match and fill every pick with at least a second round value player. Of course, team
boards are different and more specifically structured; so some disconnect there is going to be inevitable.
The other notable area of extra talent, aside of the whole class, is the middle portions of day three. It's very evident looking at the slot by slot breakdown on just how
much additional late round quality there is in this year's class in comparison to the past several years. Working by pick ranges down the board is an eye opening
exercise. At slot 100 on the board by year: 7.32 (2017), 7.24 (2016), 7.21 (2015). Slot 150 on the board: 7.06 (2017), 6.99 (2016), 6.90 (2015). Slot 200 on the
board: 6.76 (2017), 6.67 (2016), 6.60 (2015). Consistently down the board there's nearly a half of a round of better value per player in 2017 as compared to 2015.
The most saturated positions with quality players this year? Running back, Safety and EDGE Defenders. Impressive numbers of role players, potential starters and
potential stars litter each position group; which is a breath of fresh air from years past, especially in the Safety group.
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Report Outline
Leadership Metric: Production Metric:
METHODOLOGY
Teams care about Productivity is a
leadership. Team supplemental piece to
captains are a noted my scoring models. In
footnote on reports. order to score a player
Character and in productivity,
background are of positional specific
course factored categories are collected
separately, but being in a per game average,
recognized as a leader as well as collecting
of the team and having each prospect's
experience with the production against the
game is vital to some three best teams on his
evaluators. respective schedule
from each of the past
It's factored here two seasons.
between three separate
factors: If elected
captain, career starts
and winning success.
Film Assessment:
Winning is a culture.
The film is the essential
piece to each and every
evaluation. Each
position is scored in 10
PSAR Metric: position specific traits.
These traits are listed in
In the past, I have order from most to least
conducted a Size metric important. A player's
and an Athleticism film score will generally
metric. This year marks set their tier as to what
a change in that caliber player they
methodology; as I've project as moving
normalized athleticism forward; while the
scores by using a supplemental analytics
player's historical size provide fine details to
as a multiplier to their separate players In the
athletic prowess. same film tier.
D e s h a u n Wa t s o n , Q u a r t e r b a c k # 4
Date of Birth: 01/14/1995 Junior, Clemson University Tigers
- Interceptions/
- Career - Career - Winning - Yardage/Start: 325.7 - Touchdowns/Start: 3.00 1.00
Starts: 35 Wins: 32 Percentage: 0.914 Start:
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Clemson's Deshaun Watson entered the 2016 season as the consensus top Quarterback prospect, yet his Junior
season did not materialize as many would have hoped. Watson continued to struggle hitting the intermediate and Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
deep throws with consistency that his film has suggested he has the ability to complete. Furthermore, Watson's Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
protection of the football took a step backwards as well. Watson compares favorably to Tennessee Titans' Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
Quarterback Marcus Mariota; their strengths and weaknesses are similar. Mariota may have some more natural Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
arm ability and accuracy, yet Watson has the profile of a starting Quarterback in the NFL. Watson is at his best on Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
plays that involve moving him and the pocket; he is highly accurate on the run and will put a high amount of
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
stress on the edges of defenses (and the respective secondary) when throwing and attacking on the move.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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M i t c h e l l Tr u b i s k y, Q u a r t e r b a c k # 1 0
Date of Birth: 08/20/1994 Redshirt Junior, University of North Carolina Tar Heels
- Interceptions/
- Career - Career - Winning - Yardage/Start: N/A - Touchdowns/Start: N/A N/A
Starts: 14 Wins: 9 Percentage: 0.643 Start:
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
North Carolina's Mitchell Trubisky may be a one year starter; yet the play he's put on the field suggests he is wise
beyond his years. Trubisky will still get caught against trap coverages from time to time; yet he plays with a level Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
of poise, control and patience that is that of a much more seasoned Quarterback. Trubisky shows good control of Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
his offense; he's active and vocal in making adjustments at the line of scrimmage and does well reading defenses Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
after the snap to make option based throws. Trubisky has had a high percentage of throws that are short, inflating Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
his numbers a bit. Yet there's still a good deal of quality play and NFL caliber reads/route combinations as is; Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
Trubisky is a clutch player who makes big time throws and converting pressure plays. Trubisky may need some
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
patience if he's to play early on as he continues to master his skillset but he is a potential cornerstone piece.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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- Interceptions/
- Career - Career - Winning - Yardage/Start: 387.3 - Touchdowns/Start: 3.00 2.00
Starts: 29 Wins: 13 Percentage: 0.448 Start:
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Texas Tech Quarterback Patrick Mahomes II has the highest ceiling of any Quarterback in the 2017 class. The
conundrum with Mahomes is one similar to that of Johnny Manziel coming out of Texas A&M: Mahomes is at Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
his best with easy reads or when the play breaks down and he is allowed to freelance. Mahomes has the physical Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
skill set to be an All-Pro; he has arm talent to drop throws in from all angles. Yet he currently struggles with Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
timing concepts and full field reads. Prior to the draft, Mahomes must prove that this style of play is a product of Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
his environment. If not, there will be a steep learning curve to accommodate for such a stylistic clash in preferred Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
play and running a fully functional and sustainable style of offense. Mahomes is a true boom or bust player; if he
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
is able to mentally recondition himself and gain consistency in his mechanics he will be a star in the NFL.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Iowa, North Carolina, Notre Dame
- Interceptions/
- Career - Career - Winning - Yardage/Start: 266.0 - Touchdowns/Start: 1.33 1.00
Starts: 26 Wins: 14 Percentage: 0.538 Start:
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Pittsburgh's Nathan Peterman is a two year starter, having transferred to the Panthers program from Tennessee
after ultimately losing the starting job to fellow 2017 prospect Josh Dobbs. Peterman is lacking in the natural arm Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
ability that makes high end prospects and potential high caliber starters; he has issues with consistently placing Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
the football on the numbers. Instead, Peterman fires slightly high and will make his receivers work for receptions Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
at times. That said, Peterman is an incredibly tough and mentally sharp football player. He's rarely rattled by Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
chaos around him in the pocket and will take big shots if it means a chance to stand in and deliver a deeper throw. Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
Peterman trusts his receivers and has a willingness to throw into NFL windows; in a perfect storm of conditions
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
he's a potential starter but as a backup Peterman could make an extensive career for himself in the NFL.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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D e s h o n e K i z e r, Q u a r t e r b a c k #14
Date of Birth: 01/03/1995 Redshirt Sophomore, Notre Dame Fighting Irish
- Interceptions/
- Career - Career - Winning - Yardage/Start: 347.7 - Touchdowns/Start: 2.67 0.67
Starts: 23 Wins: 12 Percentage: 0.522 Start:
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Notre Dame's Deshone Kizer is a difficult study: he has all world potential but has regressed during his 2016
season with Fighting Irish. Kizer has lapses in his footwork and mechanics with lead to erratic results when trying Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
to spray the football around the field. Kizer's biggest flaw is he's currently too prone on locking into an initial Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
read, his pace of processing after the snap is going to need to speed up in order to fully maximize his physical Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
ability. Kizer has arm strength that many would covet and has flashed anticipation and placement skills that are Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
near impossible to defend. Yet the failure to cleanly spin the ball while striding into throws and his irregular Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
results surveying the field are going to need drastic improvement. This is a player that could very well be drafted
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
on his ceiling early in the 1st Round but there's a high risk in such an investment.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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D a v i s We b b , Q u a r t e r b a c k #7
Date of Birth: 01/22/1995 Redshirt Senior, University of California Golden Bears
- Interceptions/
- Career - Career - Winning - Yardage/Start: 68.0 - Touchdowns/Start: 0.67 0.00
Starts: 30 Wins: 12 Percentage: 0.400 Start:
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Cal's Davis Webb has perhaps the most notable natural arm ability of the 2017 Senior Quarterbacks. He will flash
a number of "wow" throws on a game by game basis that are simply indefensible. Yet there are just as many head Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
scratching decisions and errant easy throws that are missed. Webb is too erratic due to playing too loose with the Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
football: he's the ultimate gunslinger and that mindset will be mighty difficult to break. Webb's college Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
experience is strictly with spread offenses and his ability to work through progressions is too systemic and lacking Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
in pace to suggest he's a viable starter early in his NFL career. Yet with that said, players who can make the Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
caliber of throws that he makes do not come around every day and he would be well worth a late round draft
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
investment in hopes that mentally he's able to develop and grow into a more consistent and cautious Quarterback.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Florida State, Clemson, North Carolina
- Interceptions/
- Career - Career - Winning - Yardage/Start: 244.3 - Touchdowns/Start: 1.67 0.67
Starts: 38 Wins: 22 Percentage: 0.579 Start:
- Measured Height: 6037 Arm Accuracy: Ball placement issues are present on Arm Strength: Will struggle when pushing the ball
vertical throws down the field. Struggles to zip balls cleanly vertically down the field. Ball will float and trajectory is
- Measured Weight: 214 when having to throw on the move. When passing from a high arching in bucket throws. Has ability to zip throws and
- Measured Hand Diameter: N/A clean pocket and in rhythm with drops is capable of picking beat squatting defenders on throws to the sideline when
defenses apart in the short/intermediate areas. throwing off of clean base of support. Functional NFL arm.
- Measured Arm Length: N/A
Decision Making: Can be guilty of tunnel vision after the Pocket Awareness: Does not handle pressure well. Will get
- 40 Yard Dash: N/A snap when defenses are rattling cage. Pressure will rattled and see ghosts there after. Does not recollect base
QB Combine Avg. (03-16): 4.83 influence decisions negatively. Misreads are most when sliding in the pocket consistently and will be too eager
frequently misrecognition of man coverage. Does very well to get the football out of hands. Shows awareness to step up
- 10 Yard Split: N/A to beat zone coverages and find holes in defense. and avoid perimeter rushers.
QB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A Progressions: Does well to utilize the full field of play. Mechanics: Irregular throwing position results in irregular
- Bench Press (225 lbs): N/A Will work through full field of play and does well to get off results in accuracy. Struggles to re-square lead shoulder to
of initial read at the top of drops. 2016 offense shows higher targets after getting moved off his spot. Compact release
QB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A frequency of quick throws, yet does well on deeper drops and does well to protect the football on delivery. Would like
and progressions. to see greater trunk torque on deeper throws.
- Vertical Jump: N/A
QB Combine Avg. (03-16): 31.38” Anticipation: At his best when quick drops translate into Footwork: Lead foot does not always stride into target.
throws in the 5-15 yard area down the field. Does well to Needs to reset feet with greater consistency. Weight
- Standing Broad Jump: N/A replace pressure with the football on RPOs or play action. distribution could allow for more transfer onto front leg.
Ability to accurately throw into holes in zone coverage is Drop depth is crisp and pace of drops is clean; works out
QB Combine Avg. (03-16): 9’2” one of better traits. from under center or out of the gun with crispness.
- Three Cone Shuttle: N/A
Poise: Will need to stay composed in chaotic pocket. Shows Run Ability: Does not offer much in the way of a threat
QB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A a willingness and toughness to hold in the pocket in an with legs. Will not make defense pay in man to man
effort to allow receivers to uncover but will allow coverage to flush the pocket. Offers just enough mobility to
- Short Shuttle: N/A subsequent reps to be rushed. Additional hits will snowball roll out and throw on the move or extend plays against
QB Combine Avg. (03-16): 4.33 into greater urgency in the pocket. overzealous rushers who are pushed beyond the peak.
7.30
8.35 5.98 (Size only) 6.79 None Quarterback (+0.15)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Miami Quarterback Brad Kaaya is a three year starter for the Hurricanes program. Kaaya, a four star recruit, has
not flourished as many hoped he would under the direction of new HC Mark Richt. Kaaya's strengths include Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
timing route combinations and quick drops; when in a rhythm Kaaya is capable of zipping the ball cleanly and Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
dissecting man and zone defenses alike. The holes in Kaaya become obvious when seeing him face pressure: all Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
too frequently Kaaya will become erratic with his decisions or rush his efforts from a crumbling pocket. Kaaya's Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
failure to collect himself with bodies around him has a detrimental effect on his accuracy and ball placement, Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
putting him at risk of turnovers. Kaaya's best fit is with a West Coast oriented passing attack and a strong interior
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
offensive line to keep bodies out of his face to protect him from his patience and confidence crumbling.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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Z a c h Te r re l l , Q u a r t e r b a c k # 11
Date of Birth: 05/01/1993 Senior, Western Michigan University Broncos
LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Michigan State, Ohio State, Middle Tennessee State
- Interceptions/
- Career - Career - Winning - Yardage/Start: 265.7 - Touchdowns/Start: 2.00 1.33
Starts: 46 Wins: 30 Percentage: 0.652 Start:
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Western Michigan's Zach Terrell has had the luxury of throwing to Corey Davis for the past four seasons. Terrell
lacks the NFL prospects of his teammate, Davis. Terrell has a number of lapses in footwork and mechanics, Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
leading to a high number of errant throws that force receivers to work for receptions. Terrell fails to get on top of Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
the football in delivery at times and as a result will spin a number of throws high into the teeth of the defense. Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
While this issues have not led to a high number of turnovers in his final season; a good number of throws had the Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
potential to be turnovers. Terrell's stature is also problematic; as he has passes batted at the LOS with some Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
consistency. Terrell is a tough kid willing to stand in and take hits but he also is lean and does not appear to have
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
the stature to sustain a season behind a poor offensive line. Some splash plays/throws present; a camp candidate.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Texas Tech, West Virginia, Iowa State
- Interceptions/
- Career - Career - Winning - Yardage/Start: 389.3 - Touchdowns/Start: 5.00 0.67
Starts: 16 Wins: 13 Percentage: 0.813 Start:
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Seth Russell's fearless playing style appears to have had a detrimental effect on his ability to stay available in
college. Russell is an active and effective runner and also willing to take hits to deliver throws. Those hits have Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
taken a toll during his career as a starter, suffering a neck fracture and a broken leg in each of the last two years, Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
respectively. Russell is also going to have to make a significant jump in his mental processing pre and post snap; Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
the Baylor offense and created simple field reads and dictated many of Russell's throws before the snap occurs. If Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
Russell is able to handle a NFL playbook, there is a solid foundation of natural arm ability. Russell may possess Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
the best vertical arm in the draft; consistently dropping bucket throws into the hands of his receivers while in
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
stride and on time. A Day 3 prospect who in the perfect scenario could blossom into an effective starter.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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J e ro d E v a n s , Q u a r t e r b a c k #4
Date of Birth: 01/16/1994 Redshirt Junior, Virginia Tech Hokies
- Interceptions/
- Career - Career - Winning - Yardage/Start: N/A - Touchdowns/Start: N/A N/A
Starts: 14 Wins: 10 Percentage: 0.714 Start:
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Virginia Tech Quarterback Jerod Evans presents a likeable yet raw set of skills. Evans has the size, arm strength
and athleticism to play the position at the next level. The finer points of the game still escape him, as may be Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
expected for a prospect with experience in just 14 games at the Division I level. Evans' success in 2016 was Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
predicated on throwing 50/50 passes to a number of talented receivers (Ford/Hodges/etc.) and keying on a front Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
seven defender for RPOs. Evans' biggest struggles stem from consistency in ball placement, touch on the football Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
and not being asked to survey multi-layered reads or the field of play with regularity. Evans is likely looking at a Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
several year transition of grooming before he's a viable option, but if he takes the next steps as a cerebral player
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
there is a skill set here that presents upside as a developmental starter type of investment.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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- Interceptions/
- Career - Career - Winning - Yardage/Start: 165.3 - Touchdowns/Start: 1.33 1.00
Starts: 28 Wins: 21 Percentage: 0.750 Start:
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Iowa Quarterback C.J. Beathard has the look and feel of a career backup at the NFL level. Beathard comes from a
traditional offense; he's experienced in all of the tasks he will be asked to do at the NFL level. Beathard's issue is Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
that his arm is not especially gifted and he does not have the ability to beat tight coverage. As such, the upside Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
and investment opportunity for Beathard should be tempered. Beathard does well with reads in all levels of the Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
field, though pressure can have a gross negative impact on his ability to make decisions in the pocket. Beathard Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
had a NFL frame and does well to stand tall in the pocket and deliver passes; he has a knack for working the Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
middle of the field and hitting his Tight Ends with regularity and does not have an issue getting the ball out
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
between the tackles. Should be a viable backup in the long term but lacks the ceiling to warrant starting.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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- Interceptions/
- Career - Career - Winning - Yardage/Start: 180.3 - Touchdowns/Start: 1.67 0.33
Starts: 35 Wins: 22 Percentage: 0.629 Start:
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Tennessee's Joshua Dobbs has been a fixture in the Vols backfield for several seasons; he beat out Pittsburgh's
Nathan Peterman for the starting job and has not looked back since. Dobbs is a tremendous athlete but has Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
concerning habits and trends as a passer that will likely limit his overall success at the next level. Dobbs has Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
issues seeing the deeper portions of the field well while feeling the rush simultaneously and has a habit of Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
telegraphic passes. At his best, Dobbs is a West Coast style of passer who can distribute the ball quickly after the Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
snap and allow athletes to make plays in open space. This would allow Dobbs to mitigate some of his accuracy Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
issues and see the reads he's asked to make with greater clarity than standing in on deep sets and trying to push
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
the ball down the field. Is a long way from being a potential NFL starter; must land in perfect situation to grow.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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- Interceptions/
- Career - Career - Winning - Yardage/Start: 252.7 - Touchdowns/Start: 0.67 1.33
Starts: 40 Wins: 16 Percentage: 0.400 Start:
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Colorado Quarterback Sefo Liufau has been a player who has experienced a bump in his profile on account of a
thin Quarterback crop for 2017. Liufau, a Senior Bowl participant, is a four year starter for the Buffaloes and was Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
a key part of the turnaround of the program. Liufau has appealing physical traits but his overall arm ability and Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
skill set are going to require a lot of positive coaching and alterations in order to maximize his potential. Liufau Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
struggles with ball placement in all areas of the field; a wart on his resume that is going to be difficult to overlook. Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
Liufau is guilty of fighting the football on quick throws and will struggle to get the ball cleanly into the flats; Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
where Colorado looked to work when teams played off coverage against bunch sets. Liufau has enough arm
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
strength to be a NFL Quarterback but he requires an increase in his pace of play to challenge for play time.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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M i t c h L e i d n e r, Q u a r t e r b a c k #7
Date of Birth: 01/17/1994 Redshirt Senior, University of Minnesota Golden Gophers
LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Texas Christian, Ohio State, Iowa
- Interceptions/
- Career - Career - Winning - Yardage/Start: 259.7 - Touchdowns/Start: 1.67 0.33
39 26 0.667 Start:
Starts: Wins: Percentage:
2016 Top Competition: Pennsylvania State, Iowa, Wisconsin
- Team Captain - Total Games
Yes 45 - Interceptions/
(Y/N): Played: - Yardage/Start: 206.0 - Touchdowns/Start: 1.33 2.33
Start:
8.33
7.97 5.30 (Size only) 6.20 October 2016 Concussion Quarterback (+0.15)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Minnesota's Mitch Leidner developed some buzz immediately following the 2016 NFL Draft. In processing his
2015 film, it's easy to see why. Leidner checks the boxes from a physical attributes and athleticism standpoint and Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
has some impressive flashes of play that include zipping throws into tight man to man coverage vs. pressure and Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
beating zone defenses with well placed targets. Yet those flashes have yet to come to fruition, as Leidner Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
regressed as a Quarterback in 2016 and failed to regularly keep his offense on schedule. Leidner has a myriad of Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
mechanical issues and footwork problems; all combining to produce a widely erratic result on a throw by throw Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
basis. Leidner is pressured into poor decisions and will regularly miss his throws in the middle of the field high; a
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
dangerous combination for a NFL team looking for a signal caller. Low investment value.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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C h a d K e l l y, Q u a r t e r b a c k #10
Date of Birth: 03/26/1994 Senior, University of Mississippi Rebels
- Interceptions/
- Career - Career - Winning - Yardage/Start: 345.3 - Touchdowns/Start: 3.00 0.67
Starts: 22 Wins: 14 Percentage: 0.636 Start:
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Mississippi Quarterback Chad Kelly will need to have a strong offseason circuit to warrant draft consideration.
Kelly has been dismissed from two programs (including Clemson) and has been involved in at least two Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
additional physical altercations during his time in Oxford. Furthermore, an ACL tear this past fall robbed Kelly of Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
strong tape down the stretch of his career. Kelly is a flamboyant personality who leads his team with confidence Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
the way you like to see in a Quarterback. Yet Kelly has not put it all together between the sidelines. He has the Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
physical ability to be an effective NFL Quarterback yet between the ears Kelly struggles with making consistent Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
decisions with the ball and handling pressure. He trusts his arm almost to a fault and needs to learn when to take
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
chances and when to take care of the football. Faces a steep uphill transition to the NFL level.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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We s L u n t , Q u a r t e r b a c k #12
Date of Birth: 10/07/1993 Redshirt Senior, University of Illinois Illini
LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: North Carolina, Iowa, Ohio State
- Interceptions/
- Career - Career - Winning - Yardage/Start: 218.7 - Touchdowns/Start: 0.33 0.33
Starts: 26 Wins: 12 Percentage: 0.461 Start:
7.49
6.71 5.15 (Size only) 5.78 None Quarterback (+0.15)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Lunt, a transfer from Oklahoma State, has played the past 3 seasons with the Illini and started in stretches of each
year. Lunt has the physical build one looks for at the Quarterback position, he's slapped together well and has the Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
frame to sustain hits on the NFL level. Unfortunately his list of desirables is short thereafter; Lunt's biggest Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
hurdles to being a more successful player and a higher rated prospect lie on the mental side of the game. Lunt Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
consistently looks overwhelmed at the top of his drops; he sees ghosts in the pocket and will allow his Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
fundamentals to collapse in an effort to get the ball out of his hand. Lunt has mishaps in reading coverages on a Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
weekly basis, yet his accuracy is not consistent enough to allow either his receivers of defenders a chance to get
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
their hands on the ball to make a play. Lunt should be regarded as a camp body at this point in time.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Touches/Game: 7.67 - Yardage/Game: 42.3 0.00
Starts: 9 Wins: 9 Percentage: 1.000 Game:
PSAR METRIC
FILM ASSESSMENT
Oklahoma Pro Day
Games watched: Texas Tech (2015), Texas Tech (2016), Houston (2016), Ohio State (2016), West Virginia (2016), Baylor (2016), Auburn (2016)
- Measured Height: 6006 Vision: Has ability to carry speed through pressing of the LOS Elusiveness: Is a devastating combination of size, speed, agility
- Measured Weight: 228 and burst into the second level with momentum. Will show and power. Utilizes free arm with some of the best stiff arms in
patience if initial hole is clogged or if running boundary zone the class. Will show great balance to cut and bounce away from
- Measured Hand Diameter: N/A stretch reps. Has quick reactionary skills in the hole if facing up defenders shooting at legs. Has a second gear to pull away in
a defender one on one. the open field.
- Measured Arm Length: N/A
- 40 Yard Dash: 4.43 Feet/COD: Deliberate nature of feet and precision of steps is Receiving Ability: Has a very well rounded skill set, including
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 4.57 impressive. Has steep angles at disposal for cuts due to foot soft hands to extend out and snag a wide throw. Will work from
quickness and confidence in drive cut. Short area acceleration the slot and has crisp breaks in route stems to break off against
- 10 Yard Split: N/A is supplemented with quickness in steps from a still position. Safeties or LBs. Will out-run any LB matched up one on one
down the sideline.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 1.59
- Bench Press (225 lbs): 21 Durability: Low mileage on legs with less than 400 career total Short Yardage Skill: Every so often will get caught getting too
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A touches. As one half of a RB stable was able to wear down fancy as compared to sticking head down and driving for the
defenders throughout the game and fresh legs led to explosive necessary yard. Leg drive, running power and pad level are all
- Vertical Jump: 35.0" gains later on in contests. Runs with a good pad level and positive traits and translation to the NFL level should be strong.
forward lean.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 34.62”
- Standing Broad Jump: 9'10" Balance: Ability to absorb contact and sustain forward Football Intelligence: Patience and nuance litter film. Does
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 9’9” momentum is tremendous. Will run through high contact and very well to set up tacklers one on one in the open field. Has an
has the ability to contort the lower half as a means of sustaining understanding of finding space and how to contort body to slip
- Three Cone Shuttle: N/A a base of support. Will show good acceleration out of through small creases. Hits NFL sized holes with trust and
redirection and cuts. speed.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
- Short Shuttle: N/A Pass Protection: Has an effective anchor and good patience to Effort: Hard runner who is not quick to concede balance in a
set up as a protector and drop butt to sustain space at the top of pile. Will continue to drive legs and shrug off limbs in an effort
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
the pocket. Hands are at the ready prior to contact and to get forward push. Active in special teams in addition to a
- SPEED Score: 118.4 illustrates a strong initial grasp to squeeze and lock onto three down roles as a running back.
defenders.
Average Score: 100.0
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Oklahoma's Joe Mixon is going to face a much larger task over the spring and summer than any task he's faced on
the field: rehabilitating his image. Mixon is an incredibly gifted runner; a lethal combo of size, explosion, agility Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
and balance. Yet his off field history is going to keep him off of some team's boards all together. A very ugly, Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
very public assault of a young woman in Norman looms over what is a total package at the Running Back Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
position. In terms of a NFL role, Mixon could very well be the next Adrian Peterson or Ezekiel Elliott in terms of Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
his immediate impact on the league. His skillset fits any system and allows him to be a fixture on all three downs Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
for whichever team rolls the dice and invests in Mixon. Mixon's decision making away from the facilities are
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
going to be the deciding factor in what level of success he experiences in the NFL.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Touches/Game: 23.7 - Yardage/Game: 150.3 1.33
Starts: 27 Wins: 20 Percentage: 0.741 Game:
PSAR METRIC
FILM ASSESSMENT
NFL Combine
Games watched: Oregon (2014), Clemson (2015), Houston (2015), Louisville (2016), UNC (2016), Clemson (2016), Florida (2016), Michigan (2016)
- Measured Height: 5100 Vision: Has incredible ability to process action while pressing Elusiveness: Highly slippery in both one on one situations and
- Measured Weight: 210 the LOS. Will identify alleys rapidly and does very well when the open field. Capable of turning and getting skinny to slip
forced to bounce plays and freelance at the POA. Sees contact. Runs with low COG and can dart suddenly to break
- Measured Hand Diameter: 9.25" defensive flow well and has the ability string multiple cuts pursuit. Has improved ability to run through weak contact. Elite
together to find way to the boundary. short area agility and foot precision.
- Measured Arm Length: 32.38"
- 40 Yard Dash: 4.50 Feet/COD: Elite quality. Feet are awesome when working Receiving Ability: Likeable polish. Has had a number of reps
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 4.57 through traffic or bodies to deliberately step outside of contact that include work outside the numbers as a flexed out receiver.
areas and keep lower half clean. Capable of steep, sudden cuts Has reliable hands and has proven ability to reach/extend on
- 10 Yard Split: 1.56 with high levels of lateral range on a single cut. Capable of errant throws. Will chip, delay or slow play screen passes
breaking against grain hard and gaining edge. convincingly.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 1.59
- Bench Press (225 lbs): 20 Durability: Medical questions will linger, has had shoulder Short Yardage Skill: Has admirable leg drive. Low pad level
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A issues in the past. Has had a high level of work throughout and center of gravity allow for effectiveness getting leverage on
college career and has become better at diminishing heavy hits runs. Does not have the raw power to drive back the pile but
- Vertical Jump: 30.5" to frame. Braces for contact well and can take hits between the can run through one on one tackles and has ability to bounce
tackles. laterally and sustain balance/forward progress.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 34.62”
- Standing Broad Jump: 9'08" Balance: Built and runs low to the ground; effective with cuts Football Intelligence: Has a clear grasp on the game and how
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 9’9” to move and shift, will slip past tackles and sustain play speed. to create yardage. Capable runner in power/gap runs, inside and
Transitions out of a cut quickly thanks to mobile hips and outside zones and power perimeter plays. Patient runner who
- Three Cone Shuttle: N/A ability to play with wild feet out from underneath base of will allow blocks to develop prior to putting down the
support. accelerator.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
- Short Shuttle: N/A Pass Protection: Functional strength is adequate and is Effort: Tremendous effort. Has broken off a large number of
surprisingly scrappy. Will not stonewall defenders and is guilty 1st down conversions on long distance conceded plays. Leg
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
of conceding yards but does have enough pop to stave off drive is active. Creative in the open field and will look to work
- SPEED Score: 102.4 bodies and provide extra time for a release. Passible blocker on to the boundary in an effort to find a big play; although not at
both interior and exterior roles. the expense of maximizing interior space.
Average Score: 100.0
7.37 9.00 6.50 8.37 Two shoulder procedures Running Back (N/A)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Florida State's Dalvin Cook is an electric runner; he has an elite blend of short area agility, linear speed and top
notch mental processing during live action. Cook has a rare gift to pick up and process defensive flow and creases Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
in the point of attack with such suddenness that he's planting and cutting before alleys are developed. Cook Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
combines that anticipatory skill with blue chip short area agility and foot speed. His cuts are steep, sudden and Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
can break the grain of pursuit with excellent consistency. Cook has game breaking speed and is a pleasantly well Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
rounded runner; he can impact the game between the tackles or when turning the corner. Cook will consistently Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
beat angles with pure speed; even when he's looked to be cornered Cook has another gear to break through and
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
pick up large chunks. A three down back and an immediate starter in any offensive system.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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C h r i s t i a n M c C a f f r e y, R u n n i n g B a c k # 5
Date of Birth: 06/07/1996 Junior, Stanford University Cardinal
LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Southern California, Notre Dame, Iowa
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Touches/Game: 26.0 - Yardage/Game: 234.0 1.67
Starts: 26 Wins: 21 Percentage: 0.808 Game:
PSAR METRIC
FILM ASSESSMENT
NFL Combine
Games watched: Southern California (2015), Notre Dame (2015), Iowa (2015), Washington (2016), UCLA (2016), Arizona (2016), Or egon (2016)
- Measured Height: 5110 Vision: Very strong open field vision and ability to string Elusiveness: Is a loose, shifty athlete. Difficult to square up
- Measured Weight: 202 together multiple cuts in succession. Patient running style and is when working into the boundary, feet stop quickly to force over
comfortable pausing in the backfield to see blocks fall into pursuit. Activates head fakes, hard jab cuts and an active free
- Measured Hand Diameter: 9.00" place before pressing the LOS. Has a good feel for finding arm to shed contact or avoid it all together. Does need to have
second level flow as well. some momentum to be fully effective.
- Measured Arm Length: 30.00"
- 40 Yard Dash: 4.49 Feet/COD: Shows wonderful foot speed and quickness in cuts. Receiving Ability: Naturally gifted receiver. Has been worked
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 4.57 Has the ability to rapidly step through high traffic areas and through the slot, as a screen receiver and also as a wheel route
then bounce laterally to break into open space. Leg drive is not vertical option out of the backfield. Hands are strong and
- 10 Yard Split: 1.56 consistent after contact. Will win with north/south and east/ catches the football like a receiver. Polish is strong in screen
west runs thanks to ability to plant and drive. game as a delayed release target.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 1.59
- Bench Press (225 lbs): 10 Durability: Has shouldered the offensive load for two Short Yardage Skill: Over the top style short yardage and goal
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A consecutive years with impressive results. Is capable of line back. If faced with a thick wall in front of face does have a
delivering a blow but is not going to put fear in defenders when hard time restarting forward momentum when tasked with
- Vertical Jump: 37.5" head up and a yard to go. Gets stronger as the game wears on bouncing. Leg drive is admirable and understands when to drop
thanks to strong conditioning. the pads and lean into contact.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 34.62”
- Standing Broad Jump: 10'01" Balance: Has blue chip ability to bounce and cut and alter body Football Intelligence: Spatially aware football player.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 9’9” and trajectory while sustaining balance to string together Always knows where the line to gain is and actively takes the
another move. Takes hits up top well and alters pads as needed extra effort along the sideline or after contact to achieve it.
- Three Cone Shuttle: N/A to absorb contact. So smooth, looks to float over the field when Sees the full field of play and processes action after the snap
stringing together big runs and weaving through defenses. effectively to react quickly.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
- Short Shuttle: N/A Pass Protection: Glaring weak spot in game, yet receiving Effort: Stud and leader in terms of letting motor and play do
ability will keep 3 down value. Does not attack defenders with the talking. Relentless in the open field to put defenders on
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
hands and is apt to catch bodies. Most effective blitz pickups heels and break big plays. Active part of special teams units
- SPEED Score: 99.4 are cut blocks, will chop down defenders with an aggressive with two return touchdowns in career and several others called
charge into the LOS to save space for Quarterback. back with penalties.
Average Score: 100.0
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Stanford's Christian McCaffrey comes from a NFL pedigree, he is the son of longtime Broncos WR Ed
McCaffrey. McCaffrey growing up around the game is evident as soon as you turn on the film, he's got wonderful Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
spatial awareness and understanding of how offensive and defensive units flow on the field and how to beat it. Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
McCaffrey's got big play speed, enough balance to sustain off angle hits working through the hole and the feet/ Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
vision to combine cuts to bob and weave through pursuit to break big plays on a regular basis. McCaffrey is Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
limited in pass protection; but his receiving skills sustain his value as a three down player. Showing skills that Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
will translate into either a man gap or zone heavy running system, this is a plug and play type of prospect who can
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
invigorate an offense with big plays out of the backfield on a weekly basis from Day 1.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Touches/Game: 26.\ - Yardage/Game: 135.3 1.00
Starts: 26 Wins: 17 Percentage: 0.654 Game:
PSAR METRIC
FILM ASSESSMENT
NFL Combine
Games watched: Alabama (2015), Mississippi (2015), Auburn (2015), Mississippi State (2015), Alabama (2016), Wisconsin (2016), Mississippi (2016)
- Measured Height: 6000 Vision: At times can be too eager to get north/south and will Elusiveness: Has a fair amount of wiggle but is not notably
- Measured Weight: 240 run into backs of blockers. Trusts wash is going to clear out loose through the hips. Cuts are due to excellent step efficiency
second level and attacks pre-snap open alleys with aggression. and start/stop ability. Has massive amount of power and
- Measured Hand Diameter: 9.25" Has a strong ability to pick up second level flow and brace for devastating free arm moves. Hits a sudden spin move to break
contact or cut off of trajectory to break pursuit. back inside.
- Measured Arm Length: 31.63"
- 40 Yard Dash: 4.51 Feet/COD: Step quickness when waiting for blocks to develop Receiving Ability: Limited opportunities but used as a check
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 4.57 is very quick, as is collecting balance in the open field to cut off down/screen option. Appears to have no issues receiving the
of pursuit. Does run with feet collected under hips with ball cleanly with hands and does well to put the ball away and
- 10 Yard Split: 1.57 consistency, not capable of steep cuts via high ankle flexion or get head up the field and transition into YAC player.
hard plant and drive.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 1.59
- Bench Press (225 lbs): N/A Durability: Dogged with an ankle injury throughout 2016. Short Yardage Skill: Excellent leg drive combines with elite
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A Devastating grind it out type of runner who puts fear in levels of power and pop in the pads. Will move piles and shows
defenders in the open field and will run through contact to wear a knack for spinning off of contact or pulling out of arm tackles
- Vertical Jump: 28.5" out defenses. Substantial work load to date and showed to wriggle for extra yardage. Willing to go over the top on goal
willingness to play at less than 100%. line carries.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 34.62”
- Standing Broad Jump: N/A Balance: Strong, thick lower half and torso absorb contact well Football Intelligence: Aggression in the backfield to press the
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 9’9” and has overall strength to take on high shots. Running with LOS can get the better of some runs; need to be willing to take
feet collected under hips allows for constant minor adjustments the good with the bad here. Overall does a nice job of keeping
- Three Cone Shuttle: N/A and small cuts in the open field to slip past aggressive charges head on a swivel as a blocker, receiver and runner to stay
at legs. spatially aware.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
- Short Shuttle: N/A Pass Protection: Has the frame to be a devastating pass Effort: Willing to play through pain, as 2016 has proven. Leg
protector, yet needs refinement. Best reps have come as cuts; drive is very strong. Thrives on punishing defenders in the open
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
will chop down LBs attacking from the second level with field and aggression yields a high amount of chunk plays and
- SPEED Score: 116.0 efficiency. Needs to work on staying balance, using hands and broken tackles. Engaged in all three phases mentally.
not throwing pads into blocks.
Average Score: 100.0
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Leonard Fournette enters the draft after two years of hype as a blue chip running back prospect. While Fournette
is undoubtedly a physical specimen with a special amount of power and linear explosiveness; he's not necessarily Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
a lock for superstardom. Fournette would likely have a more difficult time working in zone running schemes and Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
will need a powerful man/gap Offensive Line personnel in order to transition with the same level of dominance Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
that has been shown at Louisiana State. Fournette loves to attack the alley at full tilt when a vacant gap is present Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
in the pre-snap and while his step/stride allows for subtle quick cuts he cannot plant and drive on steep angles Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
when the POA is lost. Fournette is a bell cow back at the next level and provided he's supplied with a powerful set
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
of interior offensive linemen should be a high caliber starter and Pro Bowl running back.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Wa y n e G a l l m a n , R u n n i n g B a c k # 9
Date of Birth: 10/01/1994 Redshirt Junior, Clemson University Tigers
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Touches/Game: 21.3 - Yardage/Game: 122.3 1.00
Starts: 36 Wins: 33 Percentage: 0.917 Game:
PSAR METRIC
FILM ASSESSMENT
NFL Combine
Games watched: Florida State (2015), Oklahoma (2015), Alabama (2015), Auburn (2016), Georgia Tech (2016), Louisville (2016)
- Measured Height: 6000 Vision: Illustrates a strong understanding of defensive flow and Elusiveness: Highly slippery player when left in a phone book.
- Measured Weight: 215 finding creases in the POA in order to slip into the second level. Feet are quick and capable of sudden cuts to break ankles.
Does well identifying space when head up with would be Rarely corralled on initial contact and has a very strong blend
- Measured Hand Diameter: 9.13" tacklers in the open field. Makes good cuts and decisions when of lateral agility, second gear, balance and power to give
pressing the LOS. defenders of all kinds fits.
- Measured Arm Length: 32.63"
- 40 Yard Dash: 4.57 Feet/COD: Shows wonderful ability with feet to cut sharply Receiving Ability: Is a regular piece of the receiving offense.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 4.57 and break into the open field. Cutting back against the grain Will work out of the backfield as a traditional check down
typically yields strong results due to suddenness of cut and option but also has ability to work up the sidelines and break
- 10 Yard Split: 1.58 efficiency getting back up to top speed. Shifty player with away from LBs in coverage. Has very nice hands to reach and
special foot speed for size. greet the ball away from body.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 1.59
- Bench Press (225 lbs): 20 Durability: Carries were notably down in 2016 in comparison Short Yardage Skill: Has ability to drop the pads and deliver
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A to previous season. Did suffer concussion in 2016 but did not blows to would be tacklers. Occasionally stood up if hit early
miss extended time. Capable of sustaining big hits and after receiving the football but if able to gain momentum into
- Vertical Jump: 29.5" continuing to wear down defenders later into ball games; will the LOS is very difficult to bottle up and prevent from falling
grind out yards. forward to convert.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 34.62”
- Standing Broad Jump: 10'00" Balance: Possesses wonderful balance and mobility in frame to Football Intelligence: Lapses in awareness can sometimes
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 9’9” carry speed and agility through cuts of all angles. Will slip show up in pass protection. Does have a strong understanding
through tiny creases with speed by bending body to fit holes. of how to create yardage and has natural ability to recognize
- Three Cone Shuttle: N/A COD and acceleration from cuts are both very strong on how to break pursuit angles and create yardage. Shows
account of ability to stay in control of frame. understanding of both zone and gap run concepts.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
- Short Shuttle: N/A Pass Protection: Glaring area requiring improvement. Too Effort: Leg drive is a wonderful bonus to physical profile and
often will fail to identify stunts or pressure in peripheral vision will grind out tough yardage. Willing to get into the pile and try
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
and will allow players to slip by. Needs to do a better job of to push forward. Will run through or around a lot of defenders;
- SPEED Score: 98.6 utilizing hands and sticking to blocks as compared to simply consistently tries to maximize productivity of touches.
delivering a blow with body.
Average Score: 100.0
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Clemson Running Back Wayne Gallman illustrates an excellent blend of physicality, size, short area agility and
vision. He is a creative runner capable of generating a high amount of yardage on his own if left isolated on the Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
boundary by alley defenders. Gallman is a capable player in either zone or gap schemes but his best fit likely Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
projects as a zone blocking heavy system. Gallman calls back memories of former Texans Running Back Arian Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
Foster; he's an impressive blend of vision, foot quickness and balance which make him a devastating one cut Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
runner when pressing the LOS. Gallman holds an impressive resume on the field and is a fairly healthy RB Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
prospect considering the volume of touches he was provided in college. Gallman can be a feature three down back
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
thanks in part to his advanced receiving skills but will need some polish added to his pass protection skills.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
- Kyle Crabbs 2017 NFL Draft Report -
LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Oklahoma State, Texas Christian, Oklahoma
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Touches/Game: 12.7 - Yardage/Game: 98.7 0.00
Starts: 10 Wins: 4 Percentage: 0.400 Game:
PSAR METRIC
FILM ASSESSMENT
NFL Combine
Games watched: West Virginia (2015), Notre Dame (2016), Texas Tech (2016), Baylor (2016), Oklahoma State (2016)
- Measured Height: 6000 Vision: Rapidly processes when the edge is set in off tackle and Elusiveness: Challenging blend of both power and wiggle. Has
- Measured Weight: 233 zone game. Does well to set up alleys with wash and a compact base and runs with feet collected underneath of hips
movement from offensive line. Is quick to ID when second to allow for quick cuts. Does not showcase steep angle cuts but
- Measured Hand Diameter: 10.13" level has vacated lanes and bursts through the POA with a balanced running style and power keep defenders honest and
different level of acceleration. passive in the open field.
- Measured Arm Length: 31.38"
- 40 Yard Dash: 4.48 Feet/COD: Very deliberate when working patiently into slow Receiving Ability: Guilty of a handful of poor drops when
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 4.57 developing plays at the LOS, does well to temper pace and not targeted in the short areas of the field as a check down receiver.
run into back of teammates. Has smooth yet simple cuts to Appears to fight the ball somewhat when air distance is short. Is
- 10 Yard Split: 1.55 break against the flow of defense. Rarely caught off balance or not frequently utilized as a receiver, especially in the open field;
turned away from LOS. majority of receiving success stems from screen work.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 1.59
- Bench Press (225 lbs): 18 Durability: Endured a heavy workload during 2016 season and Short Yardage Skill: Leg drive and natural strength are
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A was successfully used as a bruising runner capable of breaking tremendous. Will grind and run the feet working for extra push
down defenses late in games. Has no notable injury history to and very rarely gets stopped or stood up on initial blow. Thick
- Vertical Jump: 33.0" suggest joint wear and tear will be a premature issue. Absorbs lower frame poses challenge for defenders trying to wrap
body blows very well. around the waist to stop forward push.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 34.62”
- Standing Broad Jump: 10'00" Balance: Collects self very well when playing off of contact; Football Intelligence: Shows a strong blend of patience and
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 9’9” utilizes the free arm to catch weight. Will lean heavily from the post-snap read of defensive flow to find alleys and know when
torso in an effort to get skinny and diminish surface area for potential home run plays are on the table. Takes good angles to
- Three Cone Shuttle: 7.00 potential hitters. Quick to collect after a cut and get back up to maximize yardage and is creative breaking tackles with pads
top speed. and a strong stiff arm.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
- Short Shuttle: N/A Pass Protection: Did not allow a sack in 2016 yet needs to be Effort: Tough, grind it out type of runner who consistently
more assertive with hands in order to stick on blocks. Has a moves piles and creates extra yardage for team. Relentless leg
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
desirable frame to jar defenders and stonewall progress into the drive to get push. Is mentally engaged with other components
- SPEED Score: 115.7 pocket yet needs to become more sticky and deliver blows with of position; simply needs to add polish.
palms instead of shoulder.
Average Score: 100.0
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Texas' D'Onta Foreman enters the 2017 Draft fresh off a Junior campaign that eclipsed 2000 rushing yards.
Foreman offers an impressive blend of burst, balance and vision while running at an imposing H/W. His large Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
frame absorbs contact well and punishes defenders in the open field; lower body thickness and leg drive make Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
him an absolute nightmare to corral in the open field. Foreman's best NFL projection is working with a team that Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
runs a high amount of inside zone and gap power runs. The peripheral areas of the game require improvement: Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
Foreman is not particularly strong as either a blocker or a receiver at this point but there is a package here that Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
suggests an every down role is a realistic expectation. If the light goes on with Foreman as a blocker (he needs to
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
be much more assertive with his hands to sustain blocks) this could be an immediate plug and play starter.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
- Kyle Crabbs 2017 NFL Draft Report -
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Touches/Game: 9.33 - Yardage/Game: 48.7 0.33
Starts: 8 Wins: 5 Percentage: 0.625 Game:
PSAR METRIC
FILM ASSESSMENT
NFL Combine
Games watched: Bowling Green (2015), Virginia Tech (2016), Georgia (2016), Vanderbilt (2016), Alabama (2016)
- Measured Height: 5110 Vision: Processing behind the LOS is strong. Does well to feel Elusiveness: Tremendous slipperiness as a runner; shows a low
- Measured Weight: 213 creases developing at the mesh point and does well to attack COG and the ability to shrug off contact. Short area agility is
after pressing the LOS. Will take a hard, firm cut up the field to strong, as is explosiveness to get up to top speed with quickness
- Measured Hand Diameter: 9.25" break through the POA on runs stretching to the boundary. and find open space. Creativity in the open field to force open
steps is strong.
- Measured Arm Length: 32.75"
- 40 Yard Dash: 4.53 Feet/COD: Confident with feet; will make many steep cuts. At Receiving Ability: Natural receiver; does very well to adjust
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 4.57 times will get overzealous and have to scale down to sustain and receive poorly thrown footballs. Will transition eyes up the
balance. Explosion off of hard cuts is strong and will cover field only after securing the ball and does well to see the ball
- 10 Yard Split: 1.57 great amounts of field to get into a lane. Step frequency and into hands. Active as a delay screen receiver, a flat check down
foot agility are top notch. option and flexed out into space.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 1.59
- Bench Press (225 lbs): 15 Durability: Questions regarding durability are not eased due to Short Yardage Skill: Is not a true hammer style of runner but
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A abnormally light workload. Has been used historically as a can be effective in short yard goal line situations due to
change of pace back and rarely been given the opportunity to explosiveness to go over the top. Leg drive is strong and shows
- Vertical Jump: 39.5" wear down defense. Is a runner with good balance and an understanding on how to get low and duck into hip of
physicality; looks to be able to sustain contact well. blockers to find forward push.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 34.62”
- Standing Broad Jump: 10'11" Balance: Will shrug off light contact with ease thanks to Football Intelligence: Ability to create and win in the open
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 9’9” strength in the upper half and balance to sustain feet underneath field is very strong; does well to process pursuit angles when
hips. Ability to carry speed through cuts is present and has a working both between the tackles and carrying plays into the
- Three Cone Shuttle: N/A nice ability to collect and sustain forward push after breaking boundary. Pace of the game appears to be slow, is a true natural
off a false cut or shaking a defender one on one. as a runner.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
- Short Shuttle: N/A Pass Protection: Results are mixed but effort is strong. Does Effort: Every so often will make a self preservation decision
not always lock horns with rusher and can be too passive at the and come up short of the sticks. Running style in space is
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
point of contact. Has had a high number of pass down reps creative and shows great balance between the tackles to spin or
- SPEED Score: 101.2 spent in space as a receiver and is going to require high rep break off of contact and push forward. Active player and
volume to ensure a smooth transition into 3 down role. engaged in all phases of the position.
Average Score: 100.0
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Tennessee Running Back Alvin Kamara enters the draft with just 284 touches from scrimmage on the FBS level
on very explosive legs. Kamara, a transfer from Alabama after a single season, has a tremendous gift as a runner; Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
he makes cuts on boundary runs look easy while also showcasing a terrific blend of balance, anticipation and Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
vision between the tackles. While Kamara finishes his NFL career inexplicably with under 300 total touches in Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
two years, his physical profile and style of play project favorably to a role that should tally that number in a single Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
season; provided he stays healthy enough to carry that load. Kamara possesses three down ability thanks to a Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
strong set of hands and open field explosiveness to make him a dangerous check down and screen option in the
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
passing game as well. One of the wildcard prospects in this crop of gifted Running Backs for 2017.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
- Kyle Crabbs 2017 NFL Draft Report -
LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Washington, Brigham Young, San Diego State
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Touches/Game: 24.3 - Yardage/Game: 146.7 2.67
Starts: 25 Wins: 19 Percentage: 0.760 Game:
PSAR METRIC
FILM ASSESSMENT
NFL Combine
Games watched: San Diego State (2015), Washington State (2016), Brigham Young (2016), UNLV (2016), Baylor (2016)
- Measured Height: 5090 Vision: Has a strong knack for finding way to the perimeter Elusiveness: Built low to the ground; is difficult to get arms
- Measured Weight: 214 after pressing through initial lane in the LOS; effective with around due to an active free hand. Disciplined with keeping
lateral second level cuts. Always braced for contact; shows field arm free. Has sudden start/stop ability thanks to short
- Measured Hand Diameter: 10.00" good peripheral vision to know who is attacking and from strides in traffic. Short area acceleration to outrun angles is
where. missing.
- Measured Arm Length: 31.50"
- 40 Yard Dash: 4.49 Feet/COD: Feet are deliberate and shows good control with Receiving Ability: Has good versatility as a runner. Has been
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 4.57 steps and cuts to pick way through the LOS. Capable of hitting utilized as a delay screen player, a check down receiver and
combo cuts to work through and develop a crease. Has some been worked up the second level with wheel routes against LBs.
- 10 Yard Split: 1.56 surprising lateral mobility due to high ankle flexion and low As evidenced by receiving production has reliable hands and
COG to spring off of foot. greets the nose of the ball cleanly.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 1.59
- Bench Press (225 lbs): N/A Durability: Has the build to take on a great deal of punishment Short Yardage Skill: Leg drive is tremendous. Violence as a
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A and combines with a running style and posture that create a runner to drop the head down and press into the pile. Rarely
heavy hitting set of pads. Will power through light contact and forced backwards voluntarily and does not get caught with
- Vertical Jump: 35.5" rarely takes body shots due to leverage and small surface area. bodies underneath of pads due to angular running style.
Reliable conversion runner.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 34.62”
- Standing Broad Jump: 10'01" Balance: Has a great tolerance for contact and does well to Football Intelligence: Has found a lot of success as a gap style
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 9’9” create YAC thanks to pinballing off of bodies between the runner. Has great versatility to bring playmaking ability to the
tackles. Leg drive, vision and a conservative base as needed all table. Knows down and distance situations and will alter body
- Three Cone Shuttle: N/A compliment one another to enable spinning off of hits or a rapid control when pressing for the line to gain in an effort to stay
re-collection after getting knocked off of trajectory. upright.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
- Short Shuttle: N/A Pass Protection: Passive with hands; needs to punch and stun Effort: Lost count of the number of times whistle blew and
to establish a base. Too apt to squat back on heels and try to eat was still on feet in the pile. Has good leg drive and intent to
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
free runs from the second level. Does have the built and good push through contact. Will occasionally take the loss and
- SPEED Score: 105.3 leverage to find success as a pass protector. concede an extra yard when having to bounce plays laterally to
the boundary.
Average Score: 100.0
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Boise State's Jeremy McNichols is an impressive back; he's built low to the ground and shows excellent second
level vision and lateral mobility on his runs to consistently find his way to the boundary and threaten for chunk Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
gains. McNichols runs similar to former Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew: strong leg drive, forward lean and the Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
ability to take contact and sustain forward push up the field. McNichols' skillset is best attacking gaps at the POA; Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
he has a fair amount of cut ability but reading lanes heading into the boundary are not where his skillset would be Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
best served. McNichols is a fun player with versatility as well; he's a natural hands catcher and can be a receiving Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
threat on early downs. McNichols also brings short yardage to the table as a runner. Whichever team lands his
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
services will have no shortage of options for how to implement him on the field.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Bowling Green, Western Michigan, Temple
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Touches/Game: 24.0 - Yardage/Game: 134.7 1.67
Starts: 34 Wins: 25 Percentage: 0.735 Game:
PSAR METRIC
FILM ASSESSMENT
Senior Bowl
Games watched: Northern Illinois (2015), Temple (2015), Brigham Young (2016), Western Michigan (2016), Ball State (2016), App alachian State (2016)
- Measured Height: 5104 Vision: Does well to identify late developing holes as Elusiveness: Surprisingly sudden and nimble in short areas.
- Measured Weight: 208 pressing the LOS. Identifies potential tackles quickly and Will feign hard cuts with head and body to sell defenders on
reaction time is strong to cut or bend frame as a means of false trajectory. Lacks notable long speed and will get caught
- Measured Hand Diameter: 9.75" slipping contact. Has good creativity to freelance when initial from behind. Has a good burst/acceleration to move into open
push along the front is stonewalled. space.
- Measured Arm Length: 31.13"
- 40 Yard Dash: 4.50 Feet/COD: Feet are not especially quick but effective in cuts Receiving Ability: Utilized as a check down and screen player
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 4.57 due to looseness through the hips and ability to play with feet with effectiveness. Patient to sell slow releases when squaring
out from underneath base of support. Can plant hard and up on delays. Hands are soft and does well extending to greet
- 10 Yard Split: 1.61 sharply break against the grain when pressing the LOS on the nose of the football.
boundary runs.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 1.59
- Bench Press (225 lbs): 18 Durability: Struggled with an hamstring issue in 2015; Short Yardage Skill: Ability in short area is two fold:
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A hindered playing time and ability. Has endured a high carry capable of lowering shoulder and running through bodies or
volume and has experience carrying the ball late in games to suddenly cutting late prior to contact and not allowing reactive
- Vertical Jump: 36.5" grind out yards. Smaller gains turn into bigger ones later in movement. Leg drive is strong and frame is built low to the
game thanks to leg drive and willingness to accept contact. ground to run with leverage.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 34.62”
- Standing Broad Jump: 9'11" Balance: Is effective with ability to recollect momentum after Football Intelligence: Understands defensive flow and will
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 9’9” cutting hard or twisting away from impact. Will utilize free arm pick apart undisciplined defensive fronts if gap integrity is not
and is capable of tilting or leaning into turns as a means of sustained. Consistent runner between the tackles and is patient
- Three Cone Shuttle: N/A moving with quickness and sustaining forward progress. waiting for alleys to develop.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
- Short Shuttle: N/A Pass Protection: Far too soft in protection. Will get collapsed Effort: Hard runner when attacking downhill. On a number of
backwards or knocked over by free running second level occasions has gone the extra effort in order to return to LOS
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
defenders. Catches bodies and needs to become more assertive after disruption in the backfield. Active mentally in efforts as a
- SPEED Score: 101.4 with hands to stun. Does carry out and identify necessary blocker. Did play through hamstring issues as a Junior during
assignments. 2015 season.
Average Score: 100.0
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Toledo's Kareem Hunt is a surprising blend of short area agility and physicality. Hunt is built low to the ground
and is very difficult to get underneath when attempting to tackle. His center of gravity allows for sudden cuts and Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
good drive through contact. Hunt is a physically limited prospect: he's quick and has a second gear but lacks the Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
long speed to be able to accelerate and break big plays with consistency. That said, Hunt can create yardage for Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
himself in short areas; he's patient and slippery behind the LOS to allow blocks to develop. Hunt needs notable Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
development in his pass protection skills; he will get thrown around and is not assertive enough to absorb the Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
contact that free running defenders will deliver. Hunt is mentally sharp with assignments but needs to anchor
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
better and be more prepared to attack. Hunt has upside as a rotational back on the NFL level.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Kentucky, Louisiana Tech, Arkansas State
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Touches/Game: 21.0 - Yardage/Game: 154.0 1.00
Starts: 40 Wins: 21 Percentage: 0.525 Game:
PSAR METRIC
FILM ASSESSMENT
East/West Shrine
Games watched: Kentucky (2015), Arkansas State (2015), Boise State (2016), Appalachian State (2016), Georgia State (2016), So uthern Miss (2016)
- Measured Height: 5094 Vision: Shows an excellent ability to string cuts together and Elusiveness: Highly slippery player with the ability to win with
- Measured Weight: 212 set up tacklers for missed opportunities throughout the LOS and lateral agility, straight line burst or a creative stop to break
into the second level. Has a good feel for when to plant on pursuit. Has excellent foot quickness and short area acceleration
- Measured Hand Diameter: 8.63" boundary runs and attack creases to slip into space; sees blocks gives runs a jitterbug feel. Is scrappy through lateral contact but
developing well. will not run through direct blows.
- Measured Arm Length: 31.63"
- 40 Yard Dash: 4.50 Feet/COD: Typewriter feet with strong quickness; has a good Receiving Ability: Shows excellent ball skills. Has been active
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 4.57 comfort in playing on a dynamic base and letting feet work out in the receiving game in a number of ways. Shows good ability
from underneath the hips to produce high angle cuts. Has to track the ball down the field and is aggressive playing the
- 10 Yard Split: 1.58 explosive traits to gain ground or produce a large vacuum ball to attack and be the first set of hands on the football.
behind lateral cuts. Natural receiver.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 1.59
- Bench Press (225 lbs): 15 Durability: Has a well put together frame; very compact and is Short Yardage Skill: Has the physical stature to get skinny
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A able to change directions with suddenness thanks to being built and hide from second level flow but is not going to be a tuck up
low to the ground. Takes hits well on his body in spite of an and drive the legs to push the pile runner. Has more oomph one
- Vertical Jump: 36.0" ability to grind out the extra yards after contact that others on one than one might expect and can produce a forward fall
might. head up against a single tackler.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 34.62”
- Standing Broad Jump: 10'00" Balance: Comfort playing on steep angles is impressive Football Intelligence: Ability to process defensive flow is root
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 9’9” and allows for high play speed on numerous planes. Quickness for such a high frequency of extra yards after first contact or
in the lower half enables a quick re-collect time to continue up touch. Versatile player; able to impact the game in a number of
- Three Cone Shuttle: N/A field push. Has ability to spin and roll off of hits from the different areas. Understands when to press for yards and when
side. to avoid the extra hit.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
- Short Shuttle: N/A Pass Protection: Shows an admirable ability to step in and wall Effort: Hard not to love effort and enthusiasm of runs;
off defenders with hands. Overall pop in hands and ability to particularly after successfully hitting the first cut. Impressive
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
drop the hips and anchor is not going to inspire and is best creativity to string cuts together and has the want and effort
- SPEED Score: 103.4 utilized as a help/chip player in comparison to being tasked level to maximize every touch.
with interior gaps.
Average Score: 100.0
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Running Back Elijah McGuire is something of a forgotten prospect in this year's group, due to the overall depth
of the class. Yet McGuire has legitimate potential to be an every down runner for a zone oriented running game. Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
While he will not have many designations as a pass protector or a short yardage back, he has a great blend of Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
overall skills that extend to success as both an inside and outside runner. McGuire has great lateral quickness and Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
the foot speed to break immediately after processing a developing alley. His running style will create yards on the Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
second level and he has enough long speed to produce some chunk gains. McGuire is also a very strong receiver Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
of the ball and can be relied upon to run crisp routes and create separation at the top of his stems against LBs
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
coming out of the backfield. Would be an excellent value on Day 3.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Michigan, Michigan State, Notre Dame
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Touches/Game: 1.67 - Yardage/Game: 18.0 0.00
Starts: 15 Wins: 13 Percentage: 0.867 Game:
PSAR METRIC
FILM ASSESSMENT
NFL Combine
Games watched: Oklahoma (2016), Pennsylvania State (2016), Rutgers (2016), Nebraska (2016), Michigan (2016), Clemson (2016)
- Measured Height: 5105 Vision: Unique player but field vision and spatial awareness Elusiveness: Highly slippery player; can play with blue chip
- Measured Weight: 196 are both particularly strong. Trusts conceived spaces and breaks short area quickness, pure speed or with strength. Can
with confidence, allowing huge chunk gains after entering the accelerate with a great deal of suddenness out of a flat footed
- Measured Hand Diameter: N/A second level. Boundary runs will feature patience and a good position. Shows great mobility and body contortion to work
cut off of defensive flow. around would be tacklers' limbs.
- Measured Arm Length: N/A
- 40 Yard Dash: 4.31 Feet/COD: Start/stop ability is top notch. Twitchy runner with Receiving Ability: Has a high amount of polish as receiver.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 4.57 the cut range and explosiveness that is rarely matched. Can dart Runs routes from the backfield or the slot. Capable of running a
way in and out of congested areas, works like a magician with full route tree and winning at the top of patterns. Has reliable
- 10 Yard Split: N/A a "now you see me, now you don't" approach to attacking hands and has shown an impressive catch radius to cover for
tacklers head up. spotty accuracy.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 1.59
- Bench Press (225 lbs): 18 Durability: Significant question, given limited role as an every Short Yardage Skill: Capable of converting due to explosive
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A down back or high volume of touches throughout career. Would ability to go vertical or sudden and large range in lateral cuts to
not employ as an every down featured runner but should not leak out late when pressing the hole. Is not a pure power runner
- Vertical Jump: 37.0" leave the field when the offensive unit is in possession of the and will not be one to drop the shoulder and churn through
football. bodies.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 34.62”
- Standing Broad Jump: 9'11" Balance: High end mobility of body allows for playing at a Football Intelligence: Shows not just versatility to fill roles on
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 9’9” high rate of speed with control. Does well to contort the lower the field but the polish and acumen to *WIN* in multiple roles,
half to stay balanced on hard cuts or on speed patterns in space. be it as a route runner, screen player, inside zone runner or
- Three Cone Shuttle: N/A Ability to shrug off contact is present when impacted high and boundary ball carrier. Impressive athlete with strong handle on
will sustain forward push. how to harness movement skills.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
- Short Shuttle: N/A Pass Protection: Value on third downs lies as a receiver on Effort: Can't help but love the wide range of skills and
passing downs; should not be implemented in the backfield and contributions. Not once showed dissatisfaction on the field for a
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
held to contribute in pass protection. lack of touches. Is a threat to hit a home run each and every
- SPEED Score: 113.6 time he touches the football; has vision, speed and urgency to
runs with daylight.
Average Score: 100.0
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Ohio State Offensive Weapon Curtis Samuel could reasonably be classified as either a Running Back or a Wide
Receiver. Samuel showcases impressive athletic ability but more importantly has illustrated an understanding of Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
how to win both as a runner and a receiver. As a ball carrier, Samuel has excellent patience working into the Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
boundary and has the twitch and movement skills to cut firmly and break up into the field of play when an Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
opportunity is present. Between the tackles, Samuel has short area quickness and vision to identify weak alleys Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
and is capable of exploding into space. As a receiver, Samuel offers twitch and speed from the slot position; while Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
also proving to be a screen threat if faced with space to the boundary and off coverage. Samuel should not be
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
boxed in to a specific role, he can play and win at a number of them. Should be a valuable chess piece from day 1.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Touches/Game: 24.3 - Yardage/Game: 152.3 1.33
Starts: 30 Wins: 22 Percentage: 0.733 Game:
PSAR METRIC
FILM ASSESSMENT
NFL Combine
Games watched: Kansas (2014), Clemson (2015), Houston (2016), Ohio State (2016), Texas Christian (2016), West Virginia (2016) , Auburn (2016)
- Measured Height: 5110 Vision: Plays very much as a hammer into the LOS. More Elusiveness: Massive amounts of YAC, thanks almost
- Measured Weight: 233 prone to attack forward into the teeth of the LOS than look for exclusively to the overall power in his game. Free arm is active
alternate routes. Ability to pick up open space in peripherals to press off defenders. Lateral mobility is limited and cuts are
- Measured Hand Diameter: 10.00" once into the alley is a plus traits and enables creation of some not made with great levels of suddenness. Overall frame and
chunk gains. power forces missed tackles with passive attempts by defense.
- Measured Arm Length: 30.38"
- 40 Yard Dash: 4.66 Feet/COD: Struggles to reactivate the feet if forced to come to Receiving Ability: Has not had a great deal of exposure to the
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 4.57 a stop behind the LOS. Lateral cut ability is moderate and does passing game. Lots of check down reps working into the flat,
not show great ability to explode if working laterally to the although release does not press the LOS and some receptions
- 10 Yard Split: 1.61 LOS. Feet drive hard through contact. Cuts at 45 degrees or take place notably behind the LOS as a result. Does not have
under can be made with conviction and authority to break. issue receiving the ball with hands.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 1.59
- Bench Press (225 lbs): 30 Durability: Has had a good deal of tread put on the tires and Short Yardage Skill: Excellent ability to drop the head and
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A will regularly get dinged throughout the course of a game. push forward through a non-existent hole. Does well to sustain
Definition of a grinder; will churn out hard yards and be the forward lean and absorb contact; running through potential
- Vertical Jump: 33.0" straw to break defense's back late in game. Physical running tacklers to fall forward and finish runs.
style is relentless.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 34.62”
- Standing Broad Jump: 9'08" Balance: Low, compact frame is complimented with a thick Football Intelligence: Has been exposed to both run blocking
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 9’9” lower half. Will eat contact and pinball off, doing well to and pass blocking, working as a direct snap recipient and a
subsequently shift the feet to keep base situated underneath of good number of NFL style blocking combinations in front of
- Three Cone Shuttle: N/A hips. Has a good sense of what cuts and breaks his skillset will him. Trusts offensive line to reach landmarks and will hit the
limit him to; does not get overzealous. LOS at full tilt.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
- Short Shuttle: N/A Pass Protection: Strong area of game. Strength and Effort: Runs assertively and aggressively. Will come back into
leverage are both easily at disposal. Takes a good initial stem to contests after a ding, wants to be on the field. Short yardage
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
work into a position of advantage before contact. Shoots hands conversions are strong; over 70% on 3rd and 4th and <3 yards
- SPEED Score: 98.8 well and has the functional strength to squat and anchor vs. free to gain over the course of the past two seasons.
runners.
Average Score: 100.0
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Oklahoma Running Back Samaje Perine enters the Draft as one of the more decorated runners in the class. In
2014, Perine broke the NCAA record for most rushing yards in a single contest. With 51 touchdowns to his name Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
as well, Perine is a household name. A throwback style of runner, Perine is at his best when the offensive line is Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
manipulating the LOS and creating designated movement, allowing Perine to accelerate from the mesh point into Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
an alley and hit the second level at full speed. That isn't to say Perine cannot create yardage; but he does so in Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
large part due to the fear he puts into defenders; forcing sloppy tackle attempts and utilizing his strong balance to Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
work around contact. Perine is Leonard Fournette without the explosiveness; a true hammer style runner that is a
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
load once the shoulders get square to the LOS. Preventing him from building steam is key to containment.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Florida State, Navy, Western Kentucky
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Touches/Game: 16.7 - Yardage/Game: 76.3 0.33
Starts: 36 Wins: 21 Percentage: 0.583 Game:
PSAR METRIC
FILM ASSESSMENT
NFL Combine
Games watched: Temple (2015), Western Kentucky (2015), Florida State (2016), Temple (2016), Navy (2016), Central Florida (201 6)
- Measured Height: 5110 Vision: Ability to press the LOS and work into space with Elusiveness: Ability to start and stop is impressive; capable of
- Measured Weight: 213 speed is strong. Will identify penetration early on at the mesh steep bend to produce sudden cuts. Will twist and lean out of
point and has the ability to brace for contact and cut to create contact and push through contacts. Leg drive and balance is
- Measured Hand Diameter: 9.00" yardage. One of the better free lance runners in the class and very strong to sustain forward momentum when impacted at the
finds open space into the boundary well. LOS.
- Measured Arm Length: 32.00"
- 40 Yard Dash: 4.50 Feet/COD: Sweet feet. Moves subtly and will pinball out of Receiving Ability: Utilization trends in college are not a clean
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 4.57 tight spaces well. Would like to see some more aggressiveness transition. Jet motion and deep check down in the backfield.
to get square to the LOS with a firm up field cut but issues are Will cleanly receive the football with hands; capable hands
- 10 Yard Split: 1.57 habitual; not a limitation of athleticism. Looks effortless in receiver. Transitions well out of receiver and into an open field
sudden start/stop when pressing the LOS. runner to create yardage.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 1.59
- Bench Press (225 lbs): 15 Durability: Has frame to take control of game deep into Short Yardage Skill: Needs to be more willing to stick nose
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A contest; has explosiveness with an open alley to quickly pick up into the pile and drive the legs; has a habit of trying to make too
a head of steam and drop a shoulder. Has only missed one game much happen behind the LOS in "must have" reps and will
- Vertical Jump: 35.5" in three seasons as a primary back. Would have liked to see a make conversions more stressful than needed. Leg drive, pad
few opportunities to get high carry numbers for conditioning. level and physicality are all present for success.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 34.62”
- Standing Broad Jump: 10'05" Balance: Cut ability is strong and has the ability to break on a Football Intelligence: Offense under Coach Taggart is a spread
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 9’9” dime while still sustaining speed. Will do well when having to system and has had some bigger plays come at the benefit of
twist and contort out of reach of defenders. Has desirable levels formation and spacing. Vision and anticipation pressing the
- Three Cone Shuttle: N/A of mobility throughout the lower body to adjust and collect feet LOS are excellent. Needs to adjust as a receiver to more
under hips. versatility in targets.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
- Short Shuttle: N/A Pass Protection: Frame is well put together and functional Effort: A+ runner in terms of maximizing yardage. Capable
strength is present to be stout in both the A-gap against free and frequently able to make space for extra yardage. If anything
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
running LBs and edge rushers. Hands need to be more assertive is guilty of trying too much to work to the outside on some reps
- SPEED Score: 103.9 to deliver a blow and put off contact with something other than and should be more eager to turn up the field and get pads
shoulder pads. square to the LOS.
Average Score: 100.0
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
South Florida Running Back Marlon Mack is an exciting runner with a propensity for big plays and a keen habit
for finding his way into the boundary to break off large chunk gains. Where Mack is going to face the biggest Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
transition in coming into the NFL is that he's going to need to eliminate the minus plays; far too often he will try Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
to make something big happen at the expense of a handful of yards. These situations end with a loss of yardage Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
and put the offense behind schedule; a habit that will not be well received at the next level. Mack has desirable Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
long speed and good wiggle to create missed tackles head up in the alley; he should be regarded as a potential Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
Day 2 fit for a zone heavy running system. Mack has not yet proven to be capable of reading the POA when
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
receiving at the mesh point and will need to grow there as well.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Washington State, Boise State, San Diego State
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Touches/Game: 22.3 - Yardage/Game: 104.0 0.00
Starts: 30 Wins: 11 Percentage: 0.367 Game:
PSAR METRIC
FILM ASSESSMENT
NFL Combine
Games watched: Washington State (2015), Nebraska (2016), Boise State (2016), San Diego State (2016), Brigham Young (2016)
- Measured Height: 6010 Vision: Best work stems from power/gap designated runs. Does Elusiveness: Has a moderate amount of wiggle; yet in space is
- Measured Weight: 219 illustrate the ability to identify a soft edge and press runs into not going to have great success forcing false angles or missteps
the boundary. Has a difficult time evading contact through the from defenders. Ability to create yardage is much more
- Measured Hand Diameter: 8.88" second level. Has the ability to set up a one on one block in predicated on overall strength and leg drive as compared to
space. finesse reps.
- Measured Arm Length: 31.38"
- 40 Yard Dash: 4.54 Feet/COD: Feet are active but not especially fluid with ability Receiving Ability: Has had a fair amount of exposure to pass
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 4.57 to plant. Is consistently on a collected base due to desire to keep receiving role. Can be a big bodied check down receiver but
feet under hips. Ankle flexion appears limited and does not overall short area fluidity is going to have trouble separating
- 10 Yard Split: 1.58 showcase sudden lateral cuts. Needs to turn or pivot to greet against man to man coverage at the next level. Hands receive
changes of direction. the ball cleanly.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 1.59
- Bench Press (225 lbs): 18 Durability: Bell cow style back with a ton of touches to name. Short Yardage Skill: Leg drive is excellent through contact. Is
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A Has consistently been a player the offense has ridden down the a touch lean in the lower body but overall urgency of running
stretch in close contests. Runs hard and with thumping power to style helps to mask. Shows good balance and pad level in heavy
- Vertical Jump: 34.0" make defenders second guess shooting in for a shot. traffic areas to turn into a forward projectile and maximize push
ability.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 34.62”
- Standing Broad Jump: 10'05" Balance: Ability to stay upright through contact is impressive. Football Intelligence: Seasoned 2.5 year starter at the position
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 9’9” Absorbs body shots from all angles and is capable of staying and has seen a good number of quality opponents; level of
upright; must be wrapped up to prevent risk of surrendering competition should not be of notable concern. Would not regard
- Three Cone Shuttle: N/A additional yardage. Has shallow cut angles and a consistent as a universal prospect; needs to go to a team that likes to attack
base in running style. gaps in the running game.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
- Short Shuttle: N/A Pass Protection: Has a poor habit of not utilizing the hands to Effort: Ruthless mentality as a ball carrier. Willing to steamroll
establish control of blocks with consistency. Overall frame and defenders with an aggressive shoulder charge or free arm to
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
functional strength are present for a great blocking back but create running space. Is a hammer and while that may have an
- SPEED Score: 103.1 needs to identify quicker and be willing to set a punch to impact on longevity of career it is a devastating combination.
establish ground.
Average Score: 100.0
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Wyoming Running Back Brian Hill harkens some memories to a few years ago when current Miami Dolphins RB
Jay Ajayi came through the draft process. Both players sport a similar build and a frantic running style. Where the Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
disconnect takes place in this comparison is that Hill is a more linear athlete and cannot create the steep angles in Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
the lower half that Ajayi is able to produce. As such, Hill is still an absolute hammer of a ball carrier between the Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
tackles and rarely goes down on first contact. His balance and strength to absorb contact (or dish it out) is an Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
impressive ability that will attract teams who are looking to play a smash mouth style of football. Hill is at his Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
best hitting designated holes; there isn't a whole lot of examples of successful freelancing while pressing the hole.
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
Due to his scheme fit, expect Hill to be a Day 3 target for a team needing some pop in the backfield.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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D o n n e l P u m p h r e y, R u n n i n g B a c k #19
Date of Birth: 12/06/1994 Senior, San Diego State University Aztecs
LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Pennsylvania State, California, Air Force
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Touches/Game: 21.3 - Yardage/Game: 123.7 0.67
Starts: 42 Wins: 29 Percentage: 0.690 Game:
PSAR METRIC
FILM ASSESSMENT
Senior Bowl
Games watched: Cincinnati (2015), San Jose State (2016), Wyoming (2016), Houston (2016), California (2016), Fresno State (201 6)
- Measured Height: 5082 Vision: Appears guilty of occasionally predetermining where Elusiveness: Joystick style runner. Capable of darting in and
- Measured Weight: 169 runs are directed once hitting the second level. Vision to string out of traffic with ease. Feet are quick and allow for sudden,
together cuts and force missed tackles and secondary alleys hard cuts to break contain. Has speed to burn and the overall
- Measured Hand Diameter: 8.63" when working into the boundary is very strong. Short area agility in short areas to cause headaches if able to get space.
reaction time is strong.
- Measured Arm Length: 30.00"
- 40 Yard Dash: 4.49 Feet/COD: Shows tremendous short area movement skills Receiving Ability: Compliments the passing game well.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 4.57 thanks to foot quickness and mobility. Hips have ample amount Presses hard up the field from the slot and can be used as an
of mobility to draw feet from under base of support and still underneath/check down receiver or as a gadget style receiver as
- 10 Yard Split: 1.56 sustain speed. well. Has no issues catching the football away from body and
tucking the ball.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 1.59
- Bench Press (225 lbs): 5 Durability: Has impressive resiliency at the CFB level, with Short Yardage Skill: Offers very little as a short area back.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A over 1100+ touches from scrimmage. In part due to ability to Can be utilized down by the goal line as a perimeter runner but
minimize heavy contact and elusiveness, yet style of play does lacks the leg drive, strength/power or the pop to put head down
- Vertical Jump: 33.5" not translate to heavy workload at the next level. Does not have and drive through contact. Brought down far too easily against
a frame to sustain heavy punishment. soft tackle attempts.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 34.62”
- Standing Broad Jump: 9'09" Balance: Taking contact on body drastically alters trajectory. Football Intelligence: Has shown a number of subtle nuances
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 9’9” Has adequate recovery balance to spin off of contact but is of the position; such as a fake read step on toss plays to force
going to struggle to pull through NFL tackle attempts. Does LBs to hold on the second level. Intelligence, heady player with
- Three Cone Shuttle: N/A well to stay overtop of base of support when zig-zagging good spatial awareness.
through high traffic areas.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
- Short Shuttle: N/A Pass Protection: Pass reps though be regulated to receiving Effort: Easy to love on film. Plays with fearlessness and will
pieces only; lacks functional strength to be able to absorb try to drop the shoulder on defenders if faced with no other
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
NFL free runners from the second level. No fault of effort, avenues. Runs hard and blends taking what defense has given
- SPEED Score: 83.2 simply lacking in tools to show a reasonable ceiling for pass with a desire to break big plays with consistency.
protection.
Average Score: 100.0
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
San Diego State's Donnel Pumphrey finishes his college career as one of the most prolific backs in the history of
FBS football. Pumphrey's pro prospects are not quite as rosy as Pumphrey's diminutive frame is going to be a Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
significant handcuff on finding an every down role at the next level. Pumphrey's NFL career could easily mirror Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
that of Darren Sproles: a do it all skill player who teams would be well served to find 8-12 touches a game to Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
keep wear and tear down. Pumphrey's feet are magic to watch work; there is quickness, precision and overall Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
deliberateness to each step. Pumphrey could well be targeted by a deeper team looking for a specific weapon on Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
the latter portions of Day 2 but overall value suggests that the early portions of Day 3 are the sweet spot to land
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
such a talent. A nightmare in the open field but lacking in viable 3 down bell cow back potential.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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J a m e s C o n n e r, R u n n i n g B a c k #24
Date of Birth: 05/05/1995 Redshirt Junior, University of Pittsburgh Panthers
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Touches/Game: N/A - Yardage/Game: N/A N/A
Starts: 27 Wins: 15 Percentage: 0.555 Game:
PSAR METRIC
FILM ASSESSMENT
NFL Combine
Games watched: Iowa (2014), Miami (FL) (2014), Houston (2014), Penn State (2016), North Carolina (2016), Miami (FL) (2016), Northwestern (2016)
- Measured Height: 6010 Vision: Has illustrated a strong trust for getting behind pulling Elusiveness: Appears to have added some additional
- Measured Weight: 233 linemen at the POA. Does not experience the same level of dynamics to running after taking 2015 off. Looks looser quicker
success when pressing the LOS laterally and awaiting an alley in the open field. Has active head fakes and a strong free arm to
- Measured Hand Diameter: 9.88" to present itself. Traditional power/man gap style runner. actively push off of would be tacklers. Does run with nice leg
drive and balance.
- Measured Arm Length: 31.25"
- 40 Yard Dash: 4.66 Feet/COD: Feet are not especially sudden but are active and do Receiving Ability: Has grown into a viable receiving back in
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 4.57 well to sustain forward momentum. Will not produce high 2016; showing good timing on false stalk blocks in the pocket
suddenness in lateral cuts or steep angles to break pursuit; more before releasing as a screen player. Has been introduced to
- 10 Yard Split: 1.61 of a linear north/south style runner. Does well to sustain leg wheel/flat opportunities as well; catches the ball cleanly with
drive after contact. hands.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 1.59
- Bench Press (225 lbs): 20 Durability: Looks to have lost some of power from 2014 Short Yardage Skill: Will twist and contort body to pull out of
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A campaign but is still a smash mouth runner with big time power grasp of defenders. Does have an awareness and ability to fall
and ability to run through bodies. Undeniable toughness and forward and convert short yardage carries for scores or 1st
- Vertical Jump: 29.0" capable of a big time workload to wear out defenses later into downs. Is willing to go over the top of piles down by the goal
games. line.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 34.62”
- Standing Broad Jump: 9'05" Balance: Runs on a collected base; does not work well with Football Intelligence: Understands defensive leverage and
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 9’9” feet out away from under hips. When having to cut and redirect how to maximize runs with free arm. Plays smart and works to
in the backfield labors to collect and get back up to speed with get shoulders square to the LOS quickly in runs; where style of
- Three Cone Shuttle: N/A momentum. When cutting on more subtle angles can combine play is most effective. Aware of opportunities to go the extra
cuts to find real estate to run in. step and assist in blocking or RAC.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
- Short Shuttle: N/A Pass Protection: Physical blocker. Aggressive but not Effort: Should never have passion for the game questioned.
overly sloppy in attacking; does well to get into defenders early Was participating in drills while undergoing chemotherapy
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
to provide extra space to allow Quarterback to work cleanly during 2015/2016 offseason. Drags defenders with good leg
- SPEED Score: 98.8 with in the pocket. Has ideal frame for carrying out pass drive when collisioned from the side. Admirable, stand up
protection. young man on and off the field.
Average Score: 100.0
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Pittsburgh's James Conner is one of the more impressive stories of the 2017 NFL Draft. Conner suffered a MCL
tear in the 2015 season opener vs. Youngstown State; shortly thereafter being diagnosed with Hodgkin's Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
Lymphoma. Conner took the year off and has returned to form his Redshirt Junior season. As a matter of fact, Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
Conner looked quicker, looser and more nimble in 2016 than he did as the ACC Player of the Year in 2014. Con- Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
ner is still very much a traditional power/gap runner; he lacks the cut ability to create a lot of yardage by reading Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
defensive flow on his own. He does well to temper his pace pressing the LOS to allow blocks to develop and get Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
in line behind pulling offensive linemen. Conner has added additional versatility to his game in 2016 as well;
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
making him a viable scheme specific option as a primary ball carrier in the NFL going forward.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Touches/Game: N/A - Yardage/Game: N/A N/A
Starts: 32 Wins: 12 Percentage: 0.375 Game:
PSAR METRIC
FILM ASSESSMENT
NFL Combine
Games watched: New Mexico State (2016), Texas (2016), Louisiana Tech (2016), North Texas (2016)
- Measured Height: 5094 Vision: Will get chunk yards with gap/power runs but ability to Elusiveness: Has a good, firm lateral cut but is not
- Measured Weight: 208 process defensive flow and find over-pursuit is strong. Does especially fluid in open space. Shows good vision to find poor
well to cut when pressing the LOS and is capable of being angles and will make shallow cuts to break off against poor
- Measured Hand Diameter: 9.50" flexible at the mesh point to not marry to a particular alley too pursuit. Short area agility and start stop ability is only
soon. pedestrian; wins with feel, not necessarily physical skills.
- Measured Arm Length: 32.50"
- 40 Yard Dash: 4.56 Feet/COD: Feet are clean and aggressive in the alley, does well Receiving Ability: Hands are not the most soft but does well
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 4.57 to drive through trash and carry momentum into the second to see the ball in and receive with the fingertips. Willing to
level to accelerate. Does not possess high end mobility in plant adjust body and contort on routes down the field. Active
- 10 Yard Split: N/A step but can decelerate and then shift trajectory with releasing up the sideline and effective to accelerate against LBs
effectiveness. in the open field.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 1.59
- Bench Press (225 lbs): 16 Durability: Foot injury in 2015 cost all but two games; will Short Yardage Skill: Low center of gravity is a huge boost in
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A have to clear medicals. Heavy workload runner and capable of efforts to churn through bodies. Has awareness of how to
handling load between the tackles or being a "closer" due to diminish surface area and shrug off lateral contact to sustain
- Vertical Jump: 37.5" compact frame. Shows competency running between the tackles forward push. Raw power is not especially overwhelming but
and has the killer mentality to drop shoulder through contact. does play with leverage.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 34.62”
- Standing Broad Jump: 10'07" Balance: Capable of absorbing contact on the second level. Football Intelligence: Trusts visual cues. Will aggressively
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 9’9” Can get bottled too easily and lose footing trying to step out of accelerate off of initial cut in anticipation of creases and open
a hole. Shows active free arm and ability to play off of bodies space. Does well to create positive plays and does well avoiding
- Three Cone Shuttle: N/A in pursuit. Does well to run with low hips and carries speed too many minus runs.
well around impact.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
- Short Shuttle: N/A Pass Protection: Physical strength and functional ability are Effort: Excellent efforts to play through contact and stay alive
present. Shows enough length and leverage to effectively pick in runs. Will try to sustain balance even after hog-tied. Versatile
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
off LBs attacking from the second level. Needs more enough to warrant looks on all three downs if needed. Was a
- SPEED Score: 96.2 assertiveness if hoping to stave off rushes from larger bodied team leader and clearly invested in the game. Animated after
defenders at the next level. big plays.
Average Score: 100.0
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
UTEP Running Back Aaron Jones is a fun prospect who has dominated the smaller levels of competition he's
been tasked with facing as a member of the Miners program. On the occurrences against higher profile Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
competition, such as Arkansas and Texas, Jones has sustained his high level of productivity; a promising omen in Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
projecting him forward. Jones is at his best one on one in the alley against defenders; he's got an active free arm, Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
an aggressive shoulder charge, good balance and low leverage to put defenders on their heels at the threat of him Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
going over or around them. Athletically speaking, Jones is functional but not especially notable when having to Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
play laterally in the backfield. Projecting much more favorable to a gap/power system, Jones could be a viable
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
high volume player provided he's medically fit. Not an especially gifted athlete but great feel and vision.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Not Available (Suspended for school policy violations)
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Touches/Game: N/A - Yardage/Game: N/A N/A
Starts: 38 Wins: 24 Percentage: 0.632 Game:
PSAR METRIC
FILM ASSESSMENT
Senior Bowl
Games watched: Arizona (2016), West Virginia (2016), Michigan State (2016), Utah (2016), Wyoming (2016)
- Measured Height: 6000 Vision: Has a surprising blend of gap and zone running skill; Elusiveness: Blend of power, free arm and mobile lower body
- Measured Weight: 211 supplemented by good vision. Will miss open alleys laterally allows for a notable number of broken tackles. Will twist and
after turning up into the point of attack but shows patience contort from the hips to slip past tackle attempts cutting low.
- Measured Hand Diameter: 9.63" when pressing the LOS and allowing blocks to develop. Powerful upper body to stiff arm and shrug off potential arm
tackles.
- Measured Arm Length: 30.50"
- 40 Yard Dash: 4.60 Feet/COD: Feet are not especially light but cut with Receiving Ability: Shows little issue catching the football with
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 4.57 decisiveness. Will stick back foot in the ground and drive on hands. Capable receiver out of the backfield, can be especially
lateral cuts and has enough drive off of cuts to string together effective with delayed releases and chipping from the pocket
- 10 Yard Split: 1.73 multiple cuts as a means of picking way through high traffic before leaking out late.
areas in the box.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 1.59
- Bench Press (225 lbs): N/A Durability: Is one of the better "closers" in this year's class; Short Yardage Skill: Can get leg drive bottled up but
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A will wear down defenders and force hesitation when head up in compliments size with overall strength and good balance to spin
the alley, especially late in games. Concerns present about off of contact and work for space. Needs to drop the pad levels
- Vertical Jump: 30.0" physical ability to withstand NFL workload and pounding; and let legs work with greater efficiency when working with
missed time in 2016 and runs with high pads/open torso. head down into a pile.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 34.62”
- Standing Broad Jump: 9'02" Balance: Redirection skills are not dynamic but does well to Football Intelligence: Heady player with good game
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 9’9” work with legs out from underneath hips. Has good mobility to awareness, understands when to work for the sideline or fight
twist and contort away from body and adequate ability to for extra yardage towards the marker. Spatially aware and sees
- Three Cone Shuttle: N/A absorb contact on the upper body and sustain forward opportunities to string together cuts and create yardage when
momentum. plays get off the rails
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
- Short Shuttle: N/A Pass Protection: Needs to be more assertive with initial Effort: Plus effort player who can be engaged in all phases of
contact but has the frame and physical strength to be a highly the position. Will transition into a blocker on broken plays
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
effective pass protector. Currently catches too many defenders when released out into the flats. Fight for yardage is strong and
- SPEED Score: 94.2 and more aggression would yield more space after contact for shows extra effort when into the second level.
Quarterback.
Average Score: 100.0
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Brigham Young's Jamaal Williams is going to be an intriguing Day 3 running back in the 2017 Draft. Williams
exploded back onto the national scene for nearly 1000 yards through the first two months of the season after Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
redshirting the 2015 NCAA season due to team violations. Williams' running style is likeable; there is creativity Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
and looseness through the hips that allow for created yardage with hard cuts. Williams lacks the long speed to be Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
a true big play threat but his vision, overall strength in the open field and active free arm will force missed tackles Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
if not squared up appropriately. A notable weakness in Williams' game is just how high he runs; as a physical Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
player cumulative body shots on a clean torso are cause for concern. Not to be ruled out of any specific scheme or
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
style of play, Williams provides a blend of patience and deliberate cuts to compensate for average foot speed.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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T. J . L o g a n , R u n n i n g B a c k #8
Date of Birth: 09/03/1994 Senior, University of North Carolina Tar Heels
LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: North Carolina State, Clemson, Baylor
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Touches/Game: 4.33 - Yardage/Game: 58.0 1.00
Starts: 15 Wins: 9 Percentage: 0.600 Game:
PSAR METRIC
FILM ASSESSMENT
NFLPA Bowl
Games watched: Georgia (2016), Pittsburgh (2016), Florida State (2016), Virginia Tech (2016), Georgia Tech (2016)
- Measured Height: 5091 Vision: Guilty at times of not trusting OL and will tuck into Elusiveness: Smooth athlete with clean wiggle and the
- Measured Weight: 195 lanes pre-maturely. Is spotty with picking up second level ability to shake a defender head up in the hole. Does well to get
defenders while pressing the LOS and at times will run into the small through the alley and stay low to the ground prior to
- Measured Hand Diameter: 9.13" teeth of the defense. pressing and hiding from LBs. Has good creativity to break
angles.
- Measured Arm Length: 31.88"
- 40 Yard Dash: 4.37 Feet/COD: Feet are deliberate and show good action Receiving Ability: Runs fluid routes out of the backfield and is
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 4.57 working on contact. Does well to run feet to keep lean. Cuts are able to step on toes of LBs with urgency before darting into
hard and shows the ability to spring off of a cut foot that is space. COD skills are evident and useful in establishing
- 10 Yard Split: 1.51 planted out from underneath of hips. Ability to string cuts and separation as a route runner. Shows soft ands and has been a
steps together with intent is strong. reliable target out of the backfield.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 1.59
- Bench Press (225 lbs): 17 Durability: Low mileage back but does not have the build or Short Yardage Skill: Ability to stay small and hide behind
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A running style to be a grind it out style player. Has been the LOS assists; as does activity with the feet through contact to
change of pace back and third down option to this point in play through. Does not have the functional strength in the lower
- Vertical Jump: 33.5" career. Would not recommend putting into a featured back role body to press through the pile and create movement in one on
at the next level. one situations.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 34.62”
- Standing Broad Jump: 10'01" Balance: Shows an ability to tap the feet and zig zag through Football Intelligence: Is highly patient behind the LOS;
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 9’9” bodies if needed and rarely overextends the feet to put lag into a willing to slow play runs prior to accelerating. Has a better feel
cut. Will run with nice forward lean to absorb contact prior to for boundary runs to allow play to develop as compared to
- Three Cone Shuttle: N/A spinning off of and falling forward to finish runs. working in between the tackles. Shows good angles and
understanding of pass pro.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
- Short Shuttle: N/A Pass Protection: Highly effective due to effort level and Effort: Quality player with a good motor. Shows active interest
assertiveness to press the alley and establish contact early on in in staying engaged in the game and has been a consummate
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
pass sets. Will give room for needed anchor. Has good center of teammate. Willing to be in a 2 back backfield and contribute as
- SPEED Score: 106.9 gravity and shows likeable feet to slide and stay sticky on a run blocker. Runs hard and with intent to spring big plays.
second level defenders.
Average Score: 100.0
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
North Carolina RB T.J. Logan may be the less heralded RB coming out of the Tar Heels program this season,
however film suggests he's the better back at the next level. Logan has great value as a third down back; he's Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
active and engaged both as a receiver and as a pass protector. Logan's success as a blocker is impressive given his Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
diminutive frame; yet there is an aggression and a low anchor point that many second level defenders will have a Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
hard time collapsing against even with a free run at the pocket. Logan is an intelligent player with an Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
understanding of defensive flow; particularly as a boundary runner and as a receiver. Logan's heads up attitude Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
resulted in a number of big plays for the Tar Heels. A NFL franchise looking to introduce a well rounded 3rd
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
down RB would be well served to invest in Logan at some point on Day 3 of the 2017 NFL Draft.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Touches/Game: 13.0 - Yardage/Game: 41.7 0.67
Starts: 15 Wins: 12 Percentage: 0.800 Game:
PSAR METRIC
FILM ASSESSMENT
Senior Bowl
Games watched: Alabama (2015), Southern California (2015), Louisiana State (2016), Michigan State (2016), Michigan (2016), Pe nn State (2016)
- Measured Height: 5102 Vision: Appears to be guilty of at times pre-determining alleys Elusiveness: Ability to generate yards on own is predicated
- Measured Weight: 221 to attack at the LOS. Ability to pick up defensive flow is best around power game. Active with the free arm to shove away
when working between the tackles, is inconsistent in deciding would be tacklers. Has good physicality against defensive backs
- Measured Hand Diameter: 9.88" to plant and cut or continue progress into the boundary on some in the open field. Has a moderate amount of wiggle in head up
stretch runs. situations but lacks short area agility to shake consistently.
- Measured Arm Length: 30.88"
- 40 Yard Dash: 4.68 Feet/COD: Feet are efficient but overall do lack notable Receiving Ability: Guilty of a handful of drops; will appear to
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 4.57 quickness and ability to explode into cuts. Does well to throttle fight balls that are not cleanly put into the chest for a
down and collect base when having to be patient behind the reception. Role as a receiver figures to be limited to check
- 10 Yard Split: 1.61 LOS but lacks spring to get back up to high gear with a down reps and screen passes in the short areas of the field.
dynamic cut.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 1.59
- Bench Press (225 lbs): 19 Durability: Battled a number of notable injuries throughout Short Yardage Skill: Lack of re-direction ability can hurt in
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A Junior season in Madison. Had a successful rebound as primary must have situations facing POA penetration. Leg drive when
bell cow back during senior season. Physicality between the ducking into the pile is strong and shows the ability to drop the
- Vertical Jump: 28.5" tackles wears on LBs on the second level and can help grind out pads and move forward in a head up tackling situations in the
tough yardage. alley.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 34.62”
- Standing Broad Jump: 9'07" Balance: Is built low and compact to the ground, shows a Football Intelligence: Needs to be more self aware of how he
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 9’9” functional skillset in absorbing contact from defenders and carries the football. Has been prone to fumbles and putting the
sustaining forward push. Does well to collect prior to cuts or ball at risk of turnover with a loose handle after contact. Has
- Three Cone Shuttle: N/A contact as a blocker and will consistently have full power of good awareness in blocking reps to find where penetration is
legs underneath frame in such situations. slipping through protection.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
- Short Shuttle: N/A Pass Protection: Physically stout and has shown very well Effort: Will never be knocked for not giving best effort. Does
working against LBs to sustain the pocket. Aggressive to step well to bob and weave through the second level and pick apart
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
up and close alleys before dropping the hips, attacking with creases. Runs hard, is at best working north/south and does not
- SPEED Score: 92.1 the hands and establishing a firm grip to anchor and sustain shy away from contact when it is needed to get the extra yard.
blocks.
Average Score: 100.0
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Wisconsin Running Back Corey Clement is the latest in a notably line of backs the Badgers have produced over
the past several seasons. James White, Melvin Gordon and now Clement have all found their way to the NFL Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
through Madison, Wisconsin. Clement may lack the high end physical skills to be a versatile featured back, but he Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
does bring enough to the table to be part of a stable of backs. Clement is at his best working between the tackles; Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
there he can accurately diagnose defensive flow and set up his blocks, picking his way through the POA and into Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
the second level for some nice chunk gains. Clement working into the boundary is a more frustrating affair, as he Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
lacks the long speed to pressure defenses and is forced to cut into pursuit. Clement must also offer better ball
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
security if he is going to reach his potential as a regular fixture in a NFL backfield.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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Ta r i k C o h e n , R u n n i n g B a c k #28
Date of Birth: 07/26/1995 Senior, North Carolina A&T University Aggies
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Touches/Game: N/A - Yardage/Game: N/A N/A
Starts: 41 Wins: 31 Percentage: 0.756 Game:
PSAR METRIC
FILM ASSESSMENT
NFL Combine
Games watched: Alcorn State (2015), Kent State (2016), Norfolk State (2016), Delaware State (2016)
- Measured Height: 5064
Vision: Beneficiary of massive alley ways at the point of Elusiveness: Twitchy but can be own worst enemy trying to
- Measured Weight: 179 attack. Frequently used in delayed draws and has wide spaces make big plays happen. Has suddenness in tight areas to
to cut into and use high end athleticism. Showcases a good sidestep around defenders and has high end start/stop ability to
- Measured Hand Diameter: 10.13" level of peripheral vision to pick up slashing defenders crashing break pursuit angles in the open space.
- Measured Arm Length: 29.75" down across the set.
- 40 Yard Dash: 4.42 Feet/COD: Lateral step ability and stride frequency are Receiving Ability: Hands are clean. Unnaturally large hands
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 4.57 excellent. Does well to shift laterally and can jitterbug through for a smaller back and is evident with both ball handling skills
highly congested areas without much effort. Will collect and and receiving the football. Does well to pluck at the football
- 10 Yard Split: N/A string together cuts with fluidity and quickness to bounce and and will cleanly greet the nose of the ball both when working
pinball into the second level. into the boundary and pressing down the field.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 1.59
- Bench Press (225 lbs): 11 Durability: Frame is a cause of concern. Capable of Short Yardage Skill: Consistently stood up at the point of
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A handling a high workload and volume of touches at college attack and lacks drive or power in the legs to move piles and
level but bump to the NFL will yield many more hard hits establish movement. Struggles in short yardage situations or
- Vertical Jump: 31.5" and wear and tear. Is not a grinding style runner and fails to when head up in the alley to play through initial strike.
pressure defenders late in games with physical style.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 34.62”
- Standing Broad Jump: 9'08" Balance: Foot quickness and low cut frame lend well to Football Intelligence: Has not had to consistently read at the
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 9’9” bouncing through traffic and consistently carrying a balanced mesh point or press the LOS without being afforded vast lanes
base. Does well to pivot and hinge to keep feet but at times is to press into and break off chunk gains in the secondary. Leap
- Three Cone Shuttle: N/A too eager to flip eyes up the field and will not finish collecting in competition and speed of the game has potential to be a total
momentum and slip. backbreaker.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
- Short Shuttle: N/A Pass Protection: Is too tiny and lacks pop to be a personal Effort: At times will try *TOO* hard to make a play happen.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A protector. Has a difficult time absorbing contact. Skills as a Will spin and play around traffic but fails to protect the football
receiver yield potential third down value but by and large has and exposes for potential turnovers. Has a strong attitude with
- SPEED Score: 93.8 little business playing in protection schemes. the ball in hands but does not have a great impact in
supplemental duties.
Average Score: 100.0
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
North Carolina A&T Running Back Tarik Cohen is a lightning in a bottle style runner; however there is going to
be a legitimate issue with his play style translating to the NFL level. Cohen is an electric and wild runner but is Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
too much of a freelance runner; failing to show the necessary read ability and consistency in identifying NFL Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
caliber running lanes. Instead, Cohen gives ground, will spin away from contact and risk massive losses to chunk Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
gains. His speed in straight line situations and short area agility are strong; they offer glimpses at a promising skill Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
set that simply does not have a direct connection to the NFL's style of play. Cohen will be a potential late round Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
target but by and large he will be a difficult player to store on a 2017 roster; there's too much raw talent without
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
polish to warrant anything other than a practice squad slot.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Touches/Game: 16.7 - Yardage/Game: 75.3 0.33
Starts: 21 Wins: 12 Percentage: 0.571 Game:
PSAR METRIC
FILM ASSESSMENT
Senior Bowl
Games watched: Virginia Tech (2015), Clemson (2016), Florida State (2016), Wake Forest (2016), North Carolina (2016)
- Measured Height: 5085 Vision: Ability to identify defensive flow is best accentuated Elusiveness: Cuts are quick and crisp, thanks to low built frame
- Measured Weight: 207 on boundary runs. Does well to find a crease outside the hashes and light feet. Is not going to be capable of powering through
and will cut cleanly when second level is out of position. light contact; guilty of getting pulled down by lateral hits far
- Measured Hand Diameter: 10.50" Disciplined gap runner between the tackles, for better and for too easily. Has good one cut ability to stick foot in the ground
worse. and accelerate.
- Measured Arm Length: 29.25"
- 40 Yard Dash: N/A Feet/COD: Light feet are highlighted when having to break Receiving Ability: Shows a good amount of versatility. Has
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 4.57 into a lane. Capable of coming to balance when head up against great hands to receive the football at the catch point. Works
tacklers to square and force missed tackles. Has an appealing successfully as a motion or flexed out receiver to highlight
- 10 Yard Split: N/A level of cut range; is not limited to shallow breaks or non- mismatches in space. Fairly crisp and quick in the short slant or
dynamic short area bursts. hook areas. Used with good frequency as a check down.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 1.59
- Bench Press (225 lbs): 18 Durability: Is not a grind it out style of player and should not Short Yardage Skill: Is guilty of allowing feet to stop on
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A be considered a "closer" back. Does not shy away from contact contact once boxed in to a tight area. Should not be asked to
but is not overly successful in winning at first impact and move the pile, in spite of low frame and pad level the lower half
- Vertical Jump: 28.0" imposing will on defensive players. Has struggled with some strength and oomph is missing from game.
injuries as well.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 34.62”
- Standing Broad Jump: 9'01" Balance: Balance in the open field is strong. Capable of Football Intelligence: Versatile player that has shown an
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 9’9” re-calibrating after spin moves or steep cuts to sustain forward aptitude in each and every task. Understands how to read
progress. Does take some issue when asked to play through arm defensive flow and allow blocks to develop. Needs to show
- Three Cone Shuttle: N/A tackles; can be knocked off course or pulled down with more awareness with ball security, however.
troubling ease.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
- Short Shuttle: N/A Pass Protection: Play is soft and uninspiring. Lacks pop in the Effort: No outstanding issues with effort level. Has been used
hands or aggression to stonewall blitzing LBs early on in the as a three down back and gives strong effort in all areas, even in
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
set; instead will catch and allow for contact to roll back base pass protection where issues are most notable. Worked hard to
- SPEED Score: N/A into the pocket. Needs to utilize squatty frame to more of an rebound from season ending foot injury midway through 2015
advantage and coil into free runners. season.
Average Score: 100.0
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
NC State Running Back Matthew Dayes projects as a Day 3 target at the RB position; where he will bring a
versatile ball carrier skill set to a franchise. Dayes' best scheme fit would be as a perimeter running in a zone Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
heavy running system. There, Dayes' ability to read second level flow and patience when pressing the LOS can Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
have an effective impact on the game. Dayes is a limited runner in that he doesn't run with consistent physicality, Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
in spite of being built low to the ground and having desirable amounts of thickness to his frame. In a perfect role, Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
Dayes would be part of a stable of backs and could be utilized in the passing game on third downs to further Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
highlight what he does best. In all, Dayes' ceiling as a starter is limited to a lack of other roster options and an
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
optimal fit in an outside zone running system. Should have multiple contracts on a NFL roster.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Touches/Game: 19.3 - Yardage/Game: 89.7 0.33
Starts: 10 Wins: 8 Percentage: 0.800 Game:
PSAR METRIC
FILM ASSESSMENT
East/West Shrine
Games watched: Troy (2015), Maryland (2015), Southern California (2015), Nebraska (2016), Pennsylvania State (2016), Western Michigan (2016)
- Measured Height: 5107 Vision: Is at best on boundary stretch plays. Is slow to process Elusiveness: Dynamic open field runner with speed to burn and
- Measured Weight: 208 and find space when tasked with working between the tackles highly loose hips to create steep cuts. Has a tremendous level of
and struggles to gain confidence and push forward when lateral cut ability and will cover a great deal of ground with a
- Measured Hand Diameter: 8.25" running downhill. Ability to cut and create wins when pressing jump cut. Creative to combine cuts when given the luxury of
outside the tackles is much more definitive. space.
- Measured Arm Length: 31.50"
- 40 Yard Dash: 4.65 Feet/COD: Feet are active and step with great frequency. Does Receiving Ability: Excellent receiver of the ball; originally
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 4.57 not show ideal leg drive through contact. Does not possess a walked on to program as a defensive back but ball skills are
great deal of confidence running in high traffic areas to step strong. Still needs to add polish to route breaks; can round
- 10 Yard Split: 1.61 through trash. Capable of covering a high amount of space with breaks off and allow defensive players to charge hard and
a lateral jump cut. challenge the throw.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 1.59
- Bench Press (225 lbs): 14 Durability: Has never been more than a change of pace back Short Yardage Skill: Is not going to be able to create forward
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A with exception of short stretch of 2015. Not a wear them down push. Has a lean frame and narrow lower half; lacks the leg
type of runner and has a high, lean torso to drop the shoulder drive or functional strength to play through contact. Lack of
- Vertical Jump: 35.0" and run through bodies. Light tread on the tires is a plus. comfort running between the tackles is yet another barrier to
success as a runner.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 34.62”
- Standing Broad Jump: 10'00" Balance: Cuts and pivots are crisp and assisted by foot Football Intelligence: Spends too much time dancing in the
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 9’9” quickness enable radical base of support and comfort cutting. backfield and needs to be more assertive to press up in spall
Former soccer player; has a second nature to turn and cut at a creases when not afforded a definitive hole between the tackles.
- Three Cone Shuttle: N/A high rate of speed. Too easily knocked over by lateral Still green at the RB position (just 3 years of experience) and
pressure. has room to grow.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
- Short Shuttle: N/A Pass Protection: Lacks the power, assertiveness and frame to Effort: Has been a consummate teammate; took over for Corey
have a favorable future as a pass blocking back. Will get Clement with injuries in 2015 before returning to the back up
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
walked backwards on head on contact; plus receiving ability is role. Effort never once waned and the look to break big plays
- SPEED Score: 89.0 too strong to leave in the pocket on third down pass block was always present. Did contribute some in the return game as
situations. well.
Average Score: 100.0
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Wisconsin's Dare Ogunbowale is an interesting prospect for the fact that he's a soccer background athlete who
walked onto the Badgers program in 2012 and transitioned from defensive back to Running Back in 2014. Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
Ogunbowale is undoubtedly an NFL athlete; he has high end movement skills and excellent twitch. When given a Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
crease, Ogunbowale is very quick to press into the second level and his speed on subsequent cuts is the source of Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
a ton of missed tackles and false steps in the secondary. Ogunbowale is a dangerous athlete that still needs Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
refinement; he's still not confident running between the tackles and some of his routes out of the backfield could Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
be classified as sloppy. With further polish, Ogunbowale could project as a starter. But as is, Dare is a great fit for
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
an outside zone frequent team that likes to get the ball to their RBs out of the backfield.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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D e ' Ve o n S m i t h , R u n n i n g B a c k #4
Date of Birth: 11/08/1994 Senior, University of Michigan Wolverines
LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Utah, Michigan State, Ohio State
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Touches/Game: 17.3 - Yardage/Game: 51.0 0.00
Starts: 26 Wins: 20 Percentage: 0.769 Game:
PSAR METRIC
FILM ASSESSMENT
East/West Shrine
Games watched: Utah (2015), Florida (2015), Pennsylvania State (2016), Wisconsin (2016), Ohio State (2016), Florida State (20 16)
- Measured Height: 5107 Vision: Needs to alter trajectory sooner when pressing the hole, Elusiveness: Has an active free arm to push off would be
- Measured Weight: 224 will get too high into the bubble before attempting a lateral cut tacklers and sustain balance. Has minimal wiggle due to
and box himself in. Is best on off tackle runs when able to make tightness in the lower half and doesn't trust feet for hard cuts.
- Measured Hand Diameter: 8.25" subtle cuts and have an avenue for open space. Pad level can get caught high but in the open field is able to
generate a good deal of power to attack tacklers.
- Measured Arm Length: 29.5"
- 40 Yard Dash: 4.75 Feet/COD: Feet operate on a narrow base. Capable of cutting Receiving Ability: Was utilized as primarily a late check down
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 4.57 and redirecting but efforts are all notably linear. Has a hard option but showed a competency there in leaking out after a
time producing steep angles of COD with pace due to tightness chip block. Has been used in the screen game as well. Has little
- 10 Yard Split: N/A and requirement to keep feet under hips to sustain balance. issue using hands to receive the football and then transition
Lacks dynamic movement ability. eyes up the field.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 1.59
- Bench Press (225 lbs): N/A Durability: Was dinged up a good bit during two year run as Short Yardage Skill: Frame and lack of leg drive in short
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A the starting back. Runs with physicality but pad level could be yardage situations is problematic. Has little in the way of lower
problematic; takes a lot of body shots. Has never been a body explosiveness and as a result is not a legitimate threat to
- Vertical Jump: N/A featured back and is not especially effective pushing the pile; go over the top of the pile as a leaper as well. Needs to work on
needs open space to build up power. dropping pads in the alley.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 34.62”
- Standing Broad Jump: N/A Balance: Balance is good due to an understanding of Football Intelligence: Can be too prone to pressing into a
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): 9’9” physical limitations. Does not overextend base or attempt to dictated hole in the LOS; even if POA has been sealed. Needs
make steep angle breaks. Takes contact in stride and has been to be more willing to take what the defense is giving. Has
- Three Cone Shuttle: N/A effective in spinning off or utilizing the free arm to re-collect patience in the backfield to allow pull blocks to develop in front
base. of face.
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
- Short Shuttle: N/A Pass Protection: Can be late to identify blitz players coming Effort: Runs hard. Visible effort to attempt to play off of
from the second level and as a result will give up some contact. Has done well to maximize productivity in foil with
RB Combine Avg. (03-16): N/A
pressure. Has the ability to slide across the set and step up to physical skill set. Shows leg drive after contact but lower body
- SPEED Score: 88.0 assist on the edge. Shows good aggression and initial angles to power does not always produce results.
set up in a favorable position. Needs to use hands to strike.
Average Score: 100.0
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Michigan's De'Veon Smith parlayed a strong performance in the 2017 East/West Shrine Game into an appearance
in the 2017 Reese's Senior Bowl. NFL evaluators will have had a strong look at Smith, who is slapped together Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
like a NFL Running Back. His compact frame is impressive; yet the on the field product shows a disconnect Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
between his physical stature and physical ability. Smith lacks explosion and quick twitch muscle fibers; he's very Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
linear in his movements and does not show the desired power through the lower body to be an effective "grind it Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
out" style runner that he was known for at Michigan. Smith is a smooth player in shallow angles and should find Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
himself in a training camp come the summer, yet he's going to have to work on improving his reads at the mesh
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
point if he is going to find a long term home on a 53 man roster.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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2 0 1 7 Wi d e R e c e i v e r R a n k i n g s
POSITION OVERALL EVALUATION POSITION OVERALL EVALUATION
POSITION NAME SCHOOL POSITION NAME SCHOOL
RANK RANK SCORE RANK RANK SCORE
1 2 WR Corey Davis Western Michigan 8.48 21 159 WR Bucky Hodges Virginia Tech 7.00
2 22 WR Taywan Taylor Western Kentucky 7.93 22 161 WR Fred Ross Mississippi State 6.99
3 44 WR Mike Williams Clemson 7.74 23 168 WR Travin Dural Louisiana State 6.95
4 47 WR Josh Reynolds Texas A&M 7.71 24 173 WR Josh Malone Tennessee 6.94
5 48 WR Carlos Henderson Louisiana Tech 7.69 25 175 WR Jordan Westerkamp Nebraska 6.93
T6 66 WR Juju Smith-Schuster Southern California 7.51 26 178 WR Shelton Gibson West Virginia 6.90
T6 67 WR Malachi Dupre Louisiana State 7.51 27 183 WR Jehu Chesson Michigan 6.85
8 71 WR Amara Darboh Michigan 7.49 28 189 WR Speedy Noil Texas A&M 6.82
9 82 WR Isaiah Ford Virginia Tech 7.43 29 193 WR Mack Hollins North Carolina 6.79
Eastern
10 84 WR Cooper Kupp
Washington 7.41 30 200 WR Artavis Scott Clemson 6.76
11 93 WR Isaiah Jones East Carolina 7.36 31 201 WR Trent Taylor Louisiana Tech 6.75
12 97 WR John Ross Washington 7.33 32 220 WR Bug Howard North Carolina 6.66
13 100 WR Chris Godwin Pennsylvania State 7.32 33 227 WR Jalen Robinette Air Force 6.61
15 113 WR Ryan Switzer North Carolina 7.23 T35 252 WR River Cracraft Washington State 6.47
16 122 WR Dede Westbrook Oklahoma 7.20 T35 253 WR Travis Rudolph Florida State 6.47
17 131 WR Stacy Coley Miami (FL) 7.13 37 262 WR Victor Bolden Oregon State 6.40
18 134 WR Chad Hansen California 7.12 38 265 WR Gabe Marks Washington State 6.36
19 142 WR Ar'Darius Stewart Alabama 7.10 39 267 WR Amba Etta-Tawo Syracuse 6.34
Damore'ea
20 155 WR
Stringfellow
Mississippi 7.04 40 273 WR Noah Brown Ohio State 6.29
LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Michigan State, Ohio State, Middle Tennessee State
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 8.00 - Yardage/Game: 126.7 0.67
Starts: 50 Wins: 30 Percentage: 0.600 Game:
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Western Michigan's Corey Davis looks the part of an alpha receiver at the next level. Although Davis will carry
some concerns regarding the quality of competition faced; Davis has physically dominated and overmatched the Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
competition throughout his career. The traits suggest Davis has the movement skills, route technique and Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
footwork, strength and ball skills to be a number one receiver at the next level. Davis brings versatility in terms Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
of route success rates; he has won with vertical targets as well as short area throws or hard breaking patterns into Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
the teeth of the defense. Davis does have some issues with drops; he's let a handful of passes slip through his Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
fingers but by and large the pros are well worth the occasional drop. Davis should be regarded as a Day 1
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
prospect with the potential to immediately bring an impact to whichever offense he lands in.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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Ta y w a n Ta y l o r, W i d e R e c e i v e r #2
Date of Birth: Not Available Senior, Western Kentucky University Hill Toppers
LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Indiana, Louisiana State, South Florida
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 8.67 - Yardage/Game: 134.3 0.67
Starts: 42 Wins: 30 Percentage: 0.714 Game:
Wide Receiver
8.21 7.87 6.21 8.21 None (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Western Kentucky's Taywan Taylor is a draft prospect that faces a smooth and confident transition to the next
level. Taylor is a savvy route runner who understands where he needs to go and how to manipulate both his routes Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
and the defenders in order to produce open targets to throw the football. While Taylor does have some lapses with Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
consistency in his hands; his issues can be connected to trying to make a play happen after the catch instead of Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
safely finishing the reception. Taylor has good long speed and is sudden in short areas, he's a smooth mover Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
capable of carrying speed throughout his routes. Taylor's playstyle harkens memories of current Oakland Raider Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
Wide Receiver Michael Crabtree: there is a pleasant blend of contested ability/concentration and polish in routes
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
to get separation and win one on ones when isolated on the boundary. A potential Day 1 starter.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: N/A - Yardage/Game: N/A N/A
Starts: 30 Wins: 26 Percentage: 0.867 Game:
Wide Receiver
6.72 6.19 6.61 8.21 2015 Fractured Vertebrae
(Missed whole season) (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Clemson's Mike Williams is an excellent success story; having returned for a dominant Junior campaign after
missing all but one series of 2015 with a scary neck fracture. Williams plays the game with a reckless abandon Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
and has tremendous concentration to track down throws both vertically and when having to adjust to poorly Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
located passes. Williams does need to get better at utilizing his length as a weapon; unless the ball is put on the Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
eye level or above Williams has a poor habit of letting the ball into his chest. That aside, Williams runs clean, Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
polished routes and will attack defenses to each and every area of the field. Williams' skill set projects favorably Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
as a potential NFL alpha receiver and although his habits addressing the ball will likely allow for some frustrating
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
reps, Williams is a physically dominant specimen and should have a long, fruitful and high caliber career.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 3.67 - Yardage/Game: 48.7 0.00
Starts: 36 Wins: 21 Percentage: 0.583 Game:
Wide Receiver
6.76 6.25 6.84 8.10 None (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Josh Reynolds, a one year JUCO transfer, has taken excellent strides in growing as a player in each of his three
seasons at College Station. Reynolds has a very attractive physical size/athleticism profile; he's long, lean and Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
capable of being a big play receiver working vertically down the field and an explosive jump ball player in the red Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
area. Reynolds has length and leaping ability to win typically uncatchable throws; his catch radius is massive. Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
Where Reynolds needs to continue to dedicate improvement is staying on course in his routes; too frequently he Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
can be bumped when a defender is working in phase and lose his speed when trying to separate. Reynolds is a Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
player with a fair amount of developmental upside and at his best can be an alpha receiver at the next level. At his
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
worst, Reynolds looks to be a smooth route runner with speed to win big plays vertically down the field.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Western Kentucky, Kansas State, Arkansas State
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 4.00 - Yardage/Game: 66.0 0.00
Starts: 33 Wins: 23 Percentage: 0.697 Game:
Wide Receiver
6.68 7.09 6.83 7.96 None (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Louisiana Tech's Carlos Henderson is an electric playmaker with the ability to develop into a big time receiving
threat in the NFL. Henderson has strong short area movement skills and explosive straight line speed; however Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
his ability to apply his natural movement skills into his route running is still a work in progress. As a result, Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
Henderson may well end up being a player that requires a number of years to fully develop and such a task is no Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
guarantee. However his ceiling is comparable to that of former Baylor WR Corey Coleman; the two play a similar Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
brand of football. Henderson is a plus vertical receiver and has the leap ability to win contested reps; plus strong Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
concentration to sustain control of the football when harassed. Henderson plays with a "my ball" mentality and
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
can bring a vertical element to a NFL passing offense as he continues to work on improving his overall skillset.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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J u j u S m i t h - S c h u s t e r, W i d e R e c e i v e r #9
Date of Birth: 11/22/1996 Junior, University of Southern California Trojans
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 8.33 - Yardage/Game: 126.3 1.00
Starts: 39 Wins: 27 Percentage: 0.692 Game:
Wide Receiver
6.97 6.92 6.37 7.81 None (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Juju Smith-Schuster is a big bodied receiver who profiles as a potential alpha receiver if able to iron out some of
the wrinkles in his overall style of play. Smith-Schuster has good mobility and strong ball skills; but he does need Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
to quicken up his breaks on fast breaking patterns, he can be too easily neutralized by twitchy off coverage DBs Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
and allow them to beat him to a spot and the ball. Smith-Schuster is crafty in compensating for a lack of high end Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
straight line explosiveness, he will utilize hand fighting on his route stems and create separation with subtle push. Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
After the catch, Smith-Schuster is a nightmare to bring down; he combines excellent open field vision with Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
strength and fluidity to slip past would be tacklers. Smith-Schuster does not project as favorably into a West
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
Coast style of attack but on vertical passing teams he can be a valuable piece and a big play target.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 3.67 - Yardage/Game: 54.7 0.33
Starts: 22 Wins: 16 Percentage: 0.727 Game:
Wide Receiver
5.64 4.67 7.43 7.99 None (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Louisiana State Wide Receiver Malachi Dupre is a very likable prospect. Due to some underwhelming production
Dupre is a bit under the radar; yet he possesses a pleasant blend of skills that should make him a solid contributor Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
early in his NFL career and present him with a notable ceiling. Dupre has the size, length, speed and Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
explosiveness to be a big play threat and that ability was consistently on display in Death Valley, in spite of some Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
disappointing Quarterback play. Dupre shows flashes of winning with timing; pairing his route stems with drops Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
and shows good trust for when to look back and identify the ball. Because of his unique blend of length and Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
speed; Dupre does very well in vertical and contested situations alike. As such, expect Dupre to be an early Day 2
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
target for a NFL franchise looking for play making ability on the boundary.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Utah, Michigan State, Ohio State
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 5.00 - Yardage/Game: 77.0 0.33
Starts: 28 Wins: 19 Percentage: 0.679 Game:
Wide Receiver
7.35 5.46 7.58 7.70 None (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Michigan's Amara Darboh has the potential to be a valuable receiver at the NFL level. Darboh has the movement
skills, cerebral approach, functional strength and build to be a high volume pass catcher. The immediate issue Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
with Darboh is his hands are spotty at best and at his worst he struggles mightily to receive throws that are not put Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
on the numbers. Darboh's route running abilities will frequently create open targets and if not for the poor Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
Quarterback play at Michigan Darboh would have been a much more productive player at the college level. Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
Darboh's ability to temper his route release as needed and use his second gear to accelerate out of breaks or past Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
Cornerbacks is a huge plus and adds additional polish to his overall game. Darboh will always have to fight drops
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
and double catches; yet he has the ability to be an impact starter at the NFL level thanks to the rest of his skillset.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Ohio State, Miami (FL), North Carolina
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 5.00 - Yardage/Game: 97.3 1.00
Starts: 37 Wins: 24 Percentage: 0.649 Game:
Wide Receiver
8.08 6.97 5.26 7.85 None (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Virginia Tech Wide Receiver Isaiah Ford is a quality boundary prospect at the next level. Ford is smooth, fluid,
crafty at the catch point and has an explosive leaping ability to win contested catches with high point ability. Ford Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
flourished in a new offense system with a new Quarterback this past season; in which he illustrated excellent Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
timing and chemistry. Ford's main weaknesses are the needed added strength to allow him to maximize his Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
physical ability at the catch point and cleaning up some passive addresses of the football when reading the flight Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
trajectory. Stylistically he compares favorable to former Louisville Cardinal and current Miami Dolphin Devante Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
Parker. Ford should be able to win immediately at the NFL level thanks to strong routes and football intelligence
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
reading/leveraging the secondary. A potential Day 1 starter at the next level.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: N/A - Yardage/Game: N/A N/A
Starts: 52 Wins: 39 Percentage: 0.750 Game:
Wide Receiver
8.69 9.00 4.90 7.56 None (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Eastern Washington's Cooper Kupp is an impressive story of perseverance and hard work to garner accolated.
Kupp walked on with EWU before setting records for receiving productivity over the course of his four years as a Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
starter with the program. Kupp has maximized his physical skillset by becoming a highly cerebral player with Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
great technique and refinement. The issue with Kupp's transition is what becomes his ceiling? Kupp likely wins Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
best from the slot; he lacks the burst or strength one looks for in a boundary receiver. Kupp's route running skills Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
will regularly win him reps on the inside and he can become a slot starter at the NFL level. Kupp will not find as Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
much success in the NFL after the catch but should still win consistently and be a reliable target working the
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
numbers and the middle of the field for a Quarterback.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 11.3 - Yardage/Game: 123.7 0.33
Starts: 41 Wins: 19 Percentage: 0.463 Game:
Wide Receiver
8.11 7.70 7.80 7.09 None (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
East Carolina Wide Receiver Zay Jones has turned an uber productive career with the Pirates into a strong
offseason circuit; generating some buzz around his name as a potential first round target. While that value is a bit Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
rich, Jones brings a likable combination of athletic ability, size and toughness after the catch as a potential Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
boundary receiver. Jones needs to work on adding more polish to his route running skills; he's too prone to taking Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
soft angles at the top of his route stems and will need to be more vigilant to separate at the NFL level with Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
consistency. Jones is at his best finding weaknesses in zone coverage and being able to sit down and provide a Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
target for his Quarterback; he's very apt to making the easy plays when available. Jones should be a Day 2 target
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
and has the potential to develop into a starting boundary receiver in the NFL.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: N/A - Yardage/Game: N/A N/A
Starts: 17 Wins: 15 Percentage: 0.882 Game:
Wide Receiver
6.65 6.30 6.82 7.63 Missed 2015 with a torn
ACL (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Washington's John Ross III is fresh to the offensive side of the football; as recently as 2014 Ross spent time as a
starting CB for the Huskies. After missing 2015 with an ACL team, Ross returned and broke out as one of the Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
biggest playmaking Wide Receivers in College Football during 2016. Ross has excellent deep skills, he has speed Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
to burn and adjusts to vertical throws very well after picking up the flight pattern of the football. Ross has elite Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
levels of short area quickness and foot speed; allowing him to snap off of his route tree with suddenness and cross Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
face on zone defenders or separate against man defense. Ross does have limitations, however; his size is a barrier Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
to being a full time boundary receiver and Ross is knocked around too frequently on his stem if he's targeted early
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
at the LOS. Ross is a great final piece for a receiving group, but should not be considered an alpha candidate.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Michigan, Ohio State, Michigan State
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 5.67 - Yardage/Game: 87.7 0.67
Starts: 28 Wins: 19 Percentage: 0.679 Game:
Wide Receiver
6.14 6.47 7.50 7.42 None (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Pennsylvania State's Chris Godwin is an impressive specimen at the Wide Receiver position. Playing with PSU
has helped notably to develop vertical elements of game. Is a strong contested catch receiver and does well to Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
utilize his size and strength to stack defenders when working vertically down the field. Godwin's upside is that of Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
a WR1 at the NFL level; however he still requires a notable level of polish to the rest of his route tree and for Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
consistently establishing separation on firmer breaking routes. It does not appear as though Godwin's current Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
restrictions are based on movement skills; rather he is inefficient on breaks that snap hard off of trajectory and Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
needs to add urgency and suddenness, as well as extension, to win with consistency. Godwin projects favorably as
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
a potential Day 2 target if teams are willing to bet on his physical upside vs. his current on the field product.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Oklahoma, Texas Christian, North Carolina
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 4.00 - Yardage/Game: 48.3 0.00
Starts: 32 Wins: 22 Percentage: 0.688 Game:
Wide Receiver
7.76 6.47 6.11 7.52 None (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Baylor Wide Receiver KD Cannon is the latest explosive athlete to come through the Baylor program and project
favorably to the NFL. Cannon is a great natural athlete and shows good functional application to the football Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
field; although there is still ample polish to be added due to the coaching and offensive structure he's come Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
through in Waco. Cannon should be an immediate threat as a vertical receiver; but he's also a risk to let targets Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
slip through his fingers. There are too many occasions of double catches and drops to ignore but the explosive Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
play potential that is brought to the table makes his upside difficult to ignore. Cannon plays with good physicality Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
and is a capable blocker in addition to some admirable reps fighting through contact both on route stems and after
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
the catch. A franchise looking to add explosive plays with high upside should target Cannon in the middle rounds.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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R y a n S w i t z e r, W i d e R e c e i v e r #3
Date of Birth: 11/04/1994 Senior, University of North Carolina Tar Heels
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 3.67 - Yardage/Game: 65.3 1.00
Starts: 36 Wins: 25 Percentage: 0.694 Game:
Wide Receiver
8.57 6.64 4.32 7.78 None (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
North Carolina's Ryan Switzer brings a physical skill set similar to that of Jarvis Landry of the Miami Dolphins.
Switzer is not as strong after the catch but both are gifted route runners with strong hands, a fearless style of play Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
in the middle of the field and a crafty ability to consistently provide a clean target for his Quarterback. Switzer is Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
a nifty player in the open field with good vision/creativity to make defenders miss. As a route runner, Switzer is Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
an absolute treat; he has some of the best short area quickness and steepness to rout breaks in the entire class. Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
Switzer will tear up interior defenders with his short area quickness and unless he's consistently harassed early on Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
in routes is going to be a threat to move the sticks and keep the offense on schedule. A player with a knack for
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
making clutch receptions, Switzer would be a great piece to put a receiving group over the top.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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D e d e We s t b r o o k , W i d e R e c e i v e r # 11
Date of Birth: 11/21/1993 (JUCO) Senior, Oklahoma University Sooners
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 2.33 - Yardage/Game: 41.3 0.33
Starts: 25 Wins: 21 Percentage: 0.840 Game:
Wide Receiver
6.16 6.47 6.05 7.56 Multiple domestic violence
charges on record (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Oklahoma Wide Receiver Dede Westbrook had an excellent final campaign with the Sooners. Westbrook's big
play ability was made evident due to the departure of Giants WR Sterling Shepard the year before. In 2016, Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
Westbrook proved to be a legitimate vertical threat and has the play making ability to take short throws and break Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
off chunk gains. Westbrook's limitations are going to be defined by his physical stature. Westbrook is too lean Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
and lacks length to be asked to play along the boundary to beat press coverage. As a result; he's looking at being Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
boxed into the slot going forward: a role in which he should do quite well. Westbrook is going to have some Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
questions throughout the draft circuit; as he has some off the field red flags and reneged on an invitation to the
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
2017 Senior Bowl. That decision left some wondering if he was avoiding some questions regarding the incident.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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S t a c y C o l e y, W i d e R e c e i v e r #3
Date of Birth: 05/13/1995 Senior, University of Miami (FL) Hurricanes
LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Florida State, Clemson, North Carolina
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 6.67 - Yardage/Game: 83.7 0.33
Starts: 34 Wins: 21 Percentage: 0.618 Game:
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
WR Stacy Coley has the potential to be a home run hitting receiver for a NFL team going forward. Coley's
strengths do not mesh well with those of Quarterback Brad Kaaya; he is frequently open more often than he's Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
targeted and a number of deep throws have forced contested adjustments. With that said, Coley has his own set of Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
limitations that should not be ignored. Primarily, Coley is a physically soft receiver who does not handle contact Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
on his route stems or at the catch point particularly well. Coley also has some durability concerns, as he has Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
experienced significant injuries in each of the last three seasons. Coley needs to prove that his health will not be a Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
barrier to long term playing ability with strong medical reviews. A deep drop/vertical passing offense would be an
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
ideal fit for Coley and pair him with an offense suited to maximize his potential game breaking vertical abilities.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 2.33 - Yardage/Game: 25.7 0.00
Starts: 21 Wins: 12 Percentage: 0.571 Game:
Wide Receiver
5.23 5.91 6.49 7.49 None (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
California Wide Receiver Chad Hansen, an Idaho State transfer, has transformed into an impressive prospect with
the athleticism/size profile of a boundary starter at the next level. Hansen has the ability to win with speed and Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
explosiveness; particularly on high point opportunities when his leaping skills are able to shine. Hansen has Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
strong ball skills and the ability to adjust his body late down the field to receive throws cleanly and not allow Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
defenders to work into a favorable position to challenge the football. Hansen's transition to the NFL level is going Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
to require him to add more versatility to his route tree; he's currently been boxed in thanks to the Sonny Dykes Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
offensive system. The good news for Hansen is his athletic ability and natural quickness should allow him to
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
develop his route skills further and be a long term starter at the NFL level.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 5.67 - Yardage/Game: 57.7 0.33
Starts: 29 Wins: 27 Percentage: 0.931 Game:
Wide Receiver
6.70 4.95 6.16 7.56 2016 knee sprain;
missed 3 games. (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Alabama's Ar'Darius Stewart blossomed in his final season with the Crimson Tide; becoming one of the featured
playmakers in an offense that lacked refinement in the passing game. Stewart will likely require solid coaching to Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
reach his full potential; as his route breaks and stems are not consistent at this point and time. Where Stewart Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
should find immediate success is as a return player and a vertical receiver to take the top off of the defense. Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
Stewart's deep tracking ability is excellent and commands the attention of deep safeties in any defensive scheme. Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
Stewart is a twitched up athlete with excellent functional athleticism; he utilizes his movement skills to create a Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
ton of additional yardage on any specific touch. A great runner with strong field vision and short area agility;
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
Stewart will have a role on a NFL roster in the short term and projects favorably as a potential WR with time.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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D a m o r e ' e a S t r i n g f e l l o w, W i d e R e c e i v e r # 7
Date of Birth: 10/18/1994 Redshirt Junior, University of Mississippi Rebels
LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Alabama, Louisiana State, Oklahoma State
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 1.33 - Yardage/Game: 19.0 0.00
Starts: 20 Wins: 12 Percentage: 0.600 Game:
Wide Receiver
5.19 4.51 N/A 7.52 Transferred from Washington
after assault charge (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Former Washington Husky and current Ole Miss Rebel Wide Receiver Damore'ea Stringfellow is an impressive
blend of size and functional athleticism. Stringfellow is a dynamic leaper with impressive COD skills; he's able to Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
snap off his routes with quickness and work his head around to identify the football. Stringfellow's athleticism Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
allows him to contest throws that many other receivers would not challenge; he's a handful in one on one Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
situations. Stringfellow is at his best working the boundary; his short area movement skills allow for consistent Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
separation and he pairs that with a frame that is capable of boxing out bodies and finishing tightly contested Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
receptions. At times Stringfellow does not utilize his size and length; increasing consistency in this area could
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
help him take the next step as a player. Has the physical ability to be a star Wide Receiver at the next level.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Ohio State, Miami (FL), North Carolina
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 2.67 - Yardage/Game: 28.3 0.33
Starts: 37 Wins: 22 Percentage: 0.595 Game:
Wide Receiver
6.78 5.01 7.79 7.06 None (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Virginia Tech Receiver Bucky Hodges has spent the past several seasons as a hybrid player. Originally a
Quarterback/Receiver mix, Hodges has transitioned into a full time Tight End; yet has been featured most Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
prominently as a flanker on the perimeter for the Hokies. Hodges' athletic profile does not project favorably to the Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
perimeter and his route running skills leave something to be desired; he's not especially crisp or sudden to break Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
off routes in the middle of the field. Hodges' receiving success has come prominently against soft zones or in Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
contested situations. Hodges' contested catch ability and size make him an instant asset in the red area; however Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
he appears to have a steep developmental curve if he is going to be utilized in other areas of the field with
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
regularity. Offers minimal as an inline blocker but can overwhelm defenders in the secondary.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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F re d R o s s , Wi d e R e c e i v e r #8
Date of Birth: 05/19/1995 Senior, Mississippi State University Bulldogs
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 9.67 - Yardage/Game: 99.0 0.00
Starts: 27 Wins: 15 Percentage: 0.556 Game:
Wide Receiver
7.00 5.85 5.91 7.31 None (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Bulldog Wide Receiver Fred Ross is a strong slot receiving candidate. Ross lacks the overall explosiveness to
work on the boundary, yet has a strong wherewithal in the middle of the field to consistently provide a target for Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
his Quarterback. Ross is a smooth runner both on his route stems and after the catch, he is crafty in slipping past Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
potential tacklers and does well generating extra yards for the offense. Ross has been somewhat one dimensional, Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
running a high frequency of bubble routes; yet he's found success pressing between the hashes and attacking Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
against Cover 2. Ross is a tough receiver with the frame and play style to hold up on the inside at the NFL level as Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
well, he's a likeable player with a high motor and shows an active interest in the peripheral skills involved at the
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
position. Would be a strong value in the middle rounds of the draft.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Tr a v i n D u r a l , W i d e R e c e i v e r #83
Date of Birth: 10/17/1993 Redshirt Senior, Louisiana State University Tigers
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 2.33 - Yardage/Game: 69.0 0.67
Starts: 32 Wins: 20 Percentage: 0.625 Game:
Wide Receiver
7.64 4.56 5.31 7.52 2015 Hamstring Tear
(+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
LSU's Travin Dural experienced a down season in 2016; another year in which the Tigers struggled offensively
due to streaky play from the Quarterback position. Dural is a twitched up and speedy boundary receiver, capable Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
of making explosive plays down the field if he is not disrupted with his release or ability to get down the field. Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
Dural has a hard time with physicality and needs to continue to get better at the top of his routes to stay on target Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
and prevent defenders from throwing timing off. Dural takes too much time at the line of scrimmage to defeat Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
press coverage and needs to increase his urgency to get out into the secondary. When at his best, Dural is a big Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
play style receiver but should not be considered a potential alpha receiver or the type of player to be the focal
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
point of the receiving game. Dural makes a lot of sense as a potential Day 2 target.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 2.00 - Yardage/Game: 26.3 0.33
Starts: 32 Wins: 23 Percentage: 0.719 Game:
Wide Receiver
6.62 4.83 6.59 7.27 None (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Tennessee's Josh Malone is a well rounded prospect with enough size, speed and ball skills to be a viable NFL
starter in the long term. Malone has some issues with his route running and will require refinement for him to be Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
able to maximize his physical abilities. Too frequently Malone will concede leverage on stems and needs to be Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
more physical to provide a larger window to throw the ball or get into a break across the face or hips of Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
Cornerbacks. Malone does show excellent ball skills and is apt to successfully adjust his frame to work into Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
position to challenge the ball; he's got great leaping ability and length to play the ball when put on the top of a Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
defender's helmet. If Malone is able to speed up the stems of his routes and create more consistent separation with
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
subtle hand checks; he could be a viable starting option instead of a niche vertical receiver.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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J o r d a n We s t e r k a m p , W i d e R e c e i v e r #1
Date of Birth: 06/23/1994 Redshirt Senior, University of Nebraska Cornhuskers
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 4.33 - Yardage/Game: 67.0 0.33
Starts: 24 Wins: 16 Percentage: 0.667 Game:
of the receiving record book with the program. Westerkamp has excellent hands and as a route runner shows good Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
skills as a slot receiver. He's got a knack for stepping on DBs' toes and bumping with a shoulder at the top of Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
route stems; a few of the subtleties that will continue to work well for him at the next level. Westerkamp is an Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
undeniably tough football player but his durability is going to be a concern, as he was exposed to a good number Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
of huge body shots and on numerous occasions was shaken up on the field. Provided Westerkamp is provided
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
with cleaner pass targets, there is a strong possibility he goes on to have a fruitful slot WR career in the NFL.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 2.67 - Yardage/Game: 54.3 0.67
Starts: 26 Wins: 18 Percentage: 0.692 Game:
Wide Receiver
5.97 4.84 5.02 7.60 None (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
West Virginia early declaration Shelton Gibson is an excellent vertical threat who should find himself in a
position to contribute immediately at the NFL level. Gibson's pure speed is lethal on the boundary and is capable Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
of stacking defensive backs in all positions; whether in press, off man or deep coverage. Gibson is not especially Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
physical and possesses a lean frame, however his polish on the deeper routes will be a threat teams must account Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
for on a snap by snap basis. Gibson did see limited reps in the red area of the field; so precision in tighter areas is Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
going to be a necessary area of improvement if he is to reach his full potential. However, Gibson shows nice Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
hands and excellent deep tracking ability; which will make him a potential big play threat very early on in his
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
NFL career. Should be valued late Day 2 or early on Day 3.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Utah, Michigan State, Ohio State
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 5.00 - Yardage/Game: 63.7 0.33
Starts: 25 Wins: 15 Percentage: 0.600 Game:
Wide Receiver
6.89 4.28 7.61 6.98 None (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Michigan's Jehu Chesson experienced a regression throughout the course of the 2016 college football season.
Chesson had previously been the big play option for the Wolverines as recently as 2015; yet that mantle was Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
passed over to Amara Darboh and Chesson became something of an afterthought. Chesson is a long, smooth Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
athlete with a large catch radius to challenge errant throws to his vicinity; yet he's got some troubling consistency Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
issues at the catch point and when harassed early on in his route patterns that will give many teams pause before Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
going forward and investing a draft selection in him. Chesson suffered from concentration drops and was too Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
frequent to engage in body catching throughout the year. Additionally; Chesson is going to need to add more of a
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
strength element to his game in order to be an effective and consistent NFL player.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 2.00 - Yardage/Game: 14.0 0.00
Starts: 8 Wins: 6 Percentage: 0.750 Game:
Wide Receiver
4.29 3.83 7.89 7.12 None (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Texas A&M Wide Receiver Speedy Noil made an interesting decision to declare for the 2017 NFL Draft. Noil,
who had eligibility left, never truly got involved with the Aggies offense; always being a supplementary receiving Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
option on a team that seemed to be filled with them. Noil's growth and development was stunted due to the poor Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
structure of the Aggies passing game in 2016, which may have been an influence in his decision to leave. From a Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
pure movement skill standpoint, Noil is a likeable prospect with the ability to win routes on the boundary thanks Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
to fluid mobility and good straight line speed. That said, due to just how erratic the passing game was for the Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
Aggies Noil was not frequently afforded targets and is likely going to require a substantial learning curve in
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
comparison to some of his contemporaries in this year's Wide Receiver class.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 1.67 - Yardage/Game: 35.3 0.00
Starts: 16 Wins: 12 Percentage: 0.750 Game:
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Hollins has had to scratch and claw for playing time since high school; where an altercation with a teammate
resulted in charges levied against him. The charges were significant enough to pull all offers for college off the Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
table. Hollins cleared his name and walked on at UNC; where he has been a staple of the special teams units and a Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
supplemental part of the receiving corps as the vertical big play receiver. Hollins lacks the movement skills or Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
route tree to be considered a viable every down receiving option but his frame and ball tracking abilities would Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
warrant some attention in the red area. Additionally, this is a player who can play on special teams and be a Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
WR 4-6 for a team and do the dirty work. Hollins' speed is questionable going forward due to it's buildup nature
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
but there is potential here to work with. Lost the last half of his Senior season due to a broken collarbone.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 4.67 - Yardage/Game: 44.0 0.67
Starts: 36 Wins: 33 Percentage: 0.917 Game:
Wide Receiver
9.00 5.24 3.96 7.34 None (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Clemson's Artavis Scott has the makings of a highly successful slot receiver in the NFL; provided his
development as a player takes well to adding more versatility to his routes. Scott shows natural short area Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
movement skills and high end peripheral vision to play around heavy traffic. Additionally, Scott is comfortable Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
receiving the ball with his hands and shows excellent concentration when contacted at the catch point to ensure a Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
completed reception. Scott lacks high end long speed and will need to spend notable time developing his skills as Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
a blocker but as a receiving prospect there is much to appreciate. Scott should be valued on the early portions of Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
Day 3 and would be a strong addition to a Wide Receiver corps that is in need of natural athleticism. Scott should
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
project to any passing offense but could require some time to reach his ceiling.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Tr e n t Ta y l o r, W i d e R e c e i v e r #5
Date of Birth: 04/30/1994 Senior, Louisiana Tech University Bulldogs
LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Western Kentucky, Kansas State, Mississippi State
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 10.3 - Yardage/Game: 132.3 1.00
Starts: 41 Wins: 27 Percentage: 0.659 Game:
Wide Receiver
8.10 7.88 3.77 7.06 None (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Louisiana Tech Wide Receiver Trent Taylor projects as a niche receiver to the next level. His route running
acumen and sharp breaks will regularly win at the NFL level, however Taylor lacks the functional strength and Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
length to play with productivity when harassed early on in his routes. Taylor will win against zone coverage Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
thanks to his ability to find soft spots in zone coverage. Durability will be a concern as well; as Taylor is a Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
suboptimal size for NFL punishment; especially as a middle of the field slot receiver. Taylor's mental toughness Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
should not be questioned however, as he plays at full tilt and is fearless working over the middle. Taylor will be a Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
Day 3 draft investment but has the ability to stick if his special teams contributions are strong. Given the
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
opportunity; Taylor would not disappoint but should not be relied upon for anything other than a secondary piece.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 1.33 - Yardage/Game: 17.7 0.33
Starts: 27 Wins: 19 Percentage: 0.704 Game:
Wide Receiver
6.09 4.17 6.97 6.91 None (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
North Carolina Wide Receiver Bug Howard is a long, lean receiver with a ceiling as a potential depth player and
red zone target at the next level. Howard's overall physical skillset is fluid but long; that length and lack of Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
quickness causes issues when trying to separate on hard breaks down the field. Conversely, Howard has an Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
excellent wingspan and shows a feel for high pointing footballs, which suggests he may just have a niche role in Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
the NFL. Howard has great hand strength to squeeze the football and not allow defenders to play through his Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
triangle; he's firm and assertive addressing the ball in back shoulder or high point situations. Howard's physical Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
limitations are going to make a more regular every down role difficult to come by but he should be expected to
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
challenge for a spot on a 53 man roster through training camp.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 2.33 - Yardage/Game: 50.3 0.67
Starts: 50 Wins: 30 Percentage: 0.600 Game:
Wide Receiver
7.99 5.29 5.99 6.77 None (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Air Force's Jalen Robinette was one of the toasts of the 2017 East/West Shrine Game; parlaying that performance
into a late addition the Senior Bowl. There, Robinette showed much of what his film showed: Robinette is a Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
massive body that looks the part of a NFL wide receiver; yet he's currently unaccustomed to having to deal with Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
heavy contact or press coverage thanks to his offense in college. Robinette faces a significant mental curve to Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
acclimate to much heavier traffic than he faced at Air Force. But should Robinette get down the field uncontested Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
he has excellent size, strength, length and leaping ability to zero in on targets and box out defenders. His upside is Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
as a traditional possession receiver and he appears to have adequate movement skills to apply newly learned
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
techniques to the field. Would be a long term investment but would also be an intriguing one.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Florida State, Pittsburgh, Texas A&M
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 4.67 - Yardage/Game: 92.7 0.33
Starts: 38 Wins: 20 Percentage: 0.526 Game:
Wide Receiver
6.64 4.34 7.24 6.62 None (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Louisville Wide Receiver Jamari Staples is an attractive body along the boundary at a legit 6'3. Staples' long, lean
frame does well to present a large catch radius for his Quarterback and shows reliable hands on targets both down Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
the field and when square to the football. Staples, a transfer from UAB after the disbanding of the program; has Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
been a two year contributor for the Cardinals. Staples will require notable polish to maximize some of his natural Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
size skills; he's not a particularly crisp route runner and struggles to beat press coverage due to a lack of short area Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
quickness and a lack of strength to play through contact. Staples is going to have a steep developmental curve due Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
to the needed developments in polish and in changing his body makeup. As such; Staples should only be regarded
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
as a potential late round target and his overall success may come down to his ability to contribute on ST units.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 6.00 - Yardage/Game: 65.3 0.33
Starts: 38 Wins: 21 Percentage: 0.553 Game:
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Washington State's River Cracraft has made a living on the college level running slot routes and being a tough
body over the middle of the field. A number of progressions are required in his game if Cracraft is bound to find Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
similar success in the NFL. Cracraft is a physically limited player and will need to add more routes and more Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
versatility in his stems in order to find space regularly. Cracraft brings a likeable energy and enthusiasm for the Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
position, he is not a diva receiver and is willing to stick his nose in traffic to free up space for teammates when Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
required. Cracraft suffered a structural knee injury late in 2016 and is likely going to be limited physically early in Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
his rookie season; it would not be a surprise to see him slip into the undrafted range as a result and have to make a
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
team from the UDFA avenue.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Tr a v i s R u d o l p h , W i d e R e c e i v e r #15
Date of Birth: 09/15/1995 Junior, Florida State University Seminoles
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 4.67 - Yardage/Game: 103.0 0.33
Starts: 30 Wins: 23 Percentage: 0.767 Game:
Wide Receiver
8.12 5.40 4.21 6.91 None (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Florida State's Travis Rudolph is a solid, yet unspectacular prospect in a deep group of pass catchers. Rudolph is
well documented as a stand up individual during his time at Florida State and from that regard would be a Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
welcome presence in any locker room. On the field, Rudolph is at his best playing against zone coverage, where Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
he has strong football intelligence to find soft spots and sit down to present to his Quarterback. In such situations, Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
Rudolph is effective in gaining yards after catch and snatching the ball cleanly to move the sticks. Rudolph's route Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
skills against man to man coverage still leave something to be desired, as he has a hard time shaking off sticky Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
defensive backs when played up on the LOS. Rudolph has the physical skill set to be an effective NFL receiver
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
but he must learn to use his length and strength optimally to take the next step.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Vi c t o r B o l d e n J r ; Wi d e R e c e i v e r #6
Date of Birth: 04/04/1995 Senior, Oregon State University Beavers
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 5.33 - Yardage/Game: 59.3 0.67
Starts: 37 Wins: 12 Percentage: 0.324 Game:
Wide Receiver
7.44 5.57 4.94 6.84 None (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Oregon State's Victor Bolden Jr . Is a fun open field athlete who has made his career on elite levels of short area
agility and long speed. Unfortunately, Bolden is built more like a track athlete than a football player and greatly Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
struggles with the physical component of the game. He is a mentally tough player who plays fearlessly in the face Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
of live bullets as both a receiver, runner and return player. Yet he is far too easily uprooted and will get bumped Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
off his route stem with ease, throwing off the timing of his patterns unless able to release cleanly down the field. Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
Bolden Jr. has the look of a special teams roster player at the next level, he's a fun return player with 4 career Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
touchdowns to his name. Similar to former Texas Tech Red Raider Jakeem Grant; Boldon Jr. has the ability to be
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
an impact player as a returner immediately on the NFL level.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 6.33 - Yardage/Game: 87.0 1.33
Starts: 42 Wins: 23 Percentage: 0.548 Game:
Wide Receiver
6.68 7.42 4.01 6.62 None (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Washington State's Gabe Marks exits the Cougar program as the PAC 12 leader in career receptions with 316.
Marks, a participant in the 2017 East/West Shrine Game, has done well to maximize his physical gifts and enters Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
the league with a fair amount of polish. The question becomes what kind of ceiling can be expected from a Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
physically limited athlete that lacks size, contested catch ability and burst? Marks projects well into a role in the Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
slot, where his consistent route running acumen and ability to sell false stems to produce throwing windows in the Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
middle of the field will optimize his skill set. Marks is a fearless receiver working through the middle of the field; Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
a trait that will add to his chances of finding a consistent home on a 53 man roster. Marks should not be
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
considered as anything other than a supplemental piece to a receiving corp due to his athletic profile.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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A m b a E t t a - Ta w o , W i d e R e c e i v e r #7
Date of Birth: Not Available Redshirt Senior, Syracuse University Orange
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 2.67 - Yardage/Game: 30.7 0.00
Starts: 27 Wins: 9 Percentage: 0.333 Game:
Wide Receiver
6.56 4.84 5.92 6.55 None (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Maryland graduate transfer Amba Etta-Tawo had a very strong Redshirt Senior campaign with the Orange,
turning into a big time receiver at a Power 5 school. The production Etta-Tawo put up his final season (76% of Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
career receptions and 77% of career yardage) appears to be more of a byproduct of high end options on the Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
Syracuse offense than Etta-Tawo's physical abilities and technique. Etta-Tawo is not a notable athlete, he's long Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
and thick but lacks twitch: he requires a good amount of space to work up to full speed. Furthermore, he's a Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
handful thanks to his size but he lacks suddenness in short areas to be able to shake would be tacklers. In spite of Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
a lack of notable long speed, Etta-Tawo was effective as a vertical receiver thanks to his physical strength when
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
working hip to hip and ball tracking. He needs to improve technique to stand out at the NFL level, however.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: N/A - Yardage/Game: N/A N/A
Starts: 13 Wins: 11 Percentage: 0.846 Game:
Wide Receiver
4.98 4.62 5.63 6.70 2015 broken leg (missed
entire season) (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Ohio State Wide Receiver Noah Brown presents an intriguing skillset to the NFL level. Brown has appealing size
for a boundary role at the next level; however as is he is far too inconsistent and irregular with his on the field Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
product to warrant early consideration. Brown has gathered a reputation for some spectacular catches; his Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
concentration and hand/eye coordination are indeed very strong. Yet the basics of playing around contact, using Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
his size to create space and seeing the ball into his hands when he's granted space all fail to be consistent and Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
regular in his game experience. Brown is more of a developmental prospect after starting with the Buckeyes as a Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
supplementary role player in the receiving game; he has not been exposed to the reps needed to provide live
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
action experience and help him to grow. A viable investment on Day 3 of the Draft.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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2 0 1 7 Ti g h t E n d R a n k i n g s
POSITION OVERALL EVALUATION
POSITION NAME SCHOOL
RANK RANK SCORE
O . J . H o w a r d , Ti g h t E n d #88
Date of Birth: 11/19/1994 Senior, University of Alabama Crimson Tide
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 4.00 - Yardage/Game: 112.3 0.67
Starts: 39 Wins: 36 Percentage: 0.923 Game:
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Alabama's O.J. Howard projects as a tremendous NFL Tight End in spite of a receiving career at Alabama that
could at best be described as marginally productive. Howard is a poster child for the dangers of "box score Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
scouting"; his physical abilities are tremendous and he features top notch acceleration, length, route running Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
acumen and run after catch ability. Howard was utilized with great frequency as an inline and second level Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
blocker with the Crimson Tide; his experiences there have left him highly polished and able to play immediately Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
at the NFL level. When running routes, Howard was frequently separated from LBs and SAF but not targeted, Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
whether it was in the flats or the deep middle portions of the field. Howard can add a whole new element to a
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
passing offense in need of a mismatch and should be regarded as an early starter with star potential at NFL level.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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D a v i d N j o k u , Ti g h t E n d #86
Date of Birth: Not Available Redshirt Sophomore, University of Miami (FL) Hurricanes
LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Florida State, Clemson, North Carolina
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 1.00 - Yardage/Game: 21.7 0.00
Starts: 9 Wins: 5 Percentage: 0.556 Game:
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Tight End David Njoku has the potential to be a true gamechanger for a team's passing offense at the next level.
Njoku, just a Redshirt Sophomore, has made tremendous strides in his game throughout his most recent season Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
and has the physical upside and physical ability to be a transcendent player at the position. Njoku is a dangerous Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
combination of size/explosiveness and he's now shown he understands how to use that combination as a means of Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
getting open. Njoku has begun to master the art of the subtle bump at the top of route stems, creating separation. Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
He runs his whip routes like wide receivers as well; he's very smooth with transitioning weight and his movement Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
skills allow for sudden acceleration when working out of cuts. A dangerous red zone threat as well, Njoku has the
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
ability to impact the game on all levels of the field; he's a plug and play starter as a receiving Tight End.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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E v a n E n g r a m , Ti g h t E n d #17
Date of Birth: 09/04/1994 Senior, University of Mississippi Rebels
LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Alabama, Louisiana State, Oklahoma State
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 4.00 - Yardage/Game: 58.7 0.33
Starts: 42 Wins: 26 Percentage: 0.619 Game:
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Mississippi Tight End Evan Engram fits the mold of today's preferred NFL weapons. He is not going to spend
much time working with a hand in the ground; as he lacks the functional strength and frame to lock horns with Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
defensive ends and outside linebackers and be able to reset the LOS. Engram's crafty route running and Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
movement skills are much better suited to work from the backfield or from the slot, where when isolated against Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
LBs and SAF he is capable of winning with speed and length. Engram's overall abilities will make him a Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
consistent player and an every down weapon on the NFL level. An asset in the vertical game and working in the Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
red zone, Engram's hybrid blend of speed, length and polish should be coveted in the early portions of the draft.
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
Should not be considered as a scheme specific player but may require some creativity to maximize potential.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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J a k e B u t t , Ti g h t E n d #88
Date of Birth: 07/11/1995 Senior, University of Michigan Wolverines
LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Utah, Michigan State, Ohio State
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 4.67 - Yardage/Game: 50.3 0.33
Starts: 37 Wins: 24 Percentage: 0.649 Game:
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Michigan's Jake Butt is a polished Tight End Prospect; he fits the mold of a three down inline player. While the
NFL may be trending away from pure inline players; Butt has the route running acumen, hands, block ability and Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
skills at the point of attack are not simply novelty. Butt lacks the dynamic RAC ability of his contemporaries, yet Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
he's effective in the red zone thanks to his size, frame and ability to utilize both as a means of boxing out Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
defenders. Butt is a heady player who recognizes pressure situations and when urgency is needed in his target; he Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
can be relied upon to sit down in the middle of the field or square up to his Quarterback and provide a target for a Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
throw. Butt looks to be a plug and play starter from day one, he has enough polish in all areas of the game to be
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
an instant upgrade for a team that is weak at the position.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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J o n n u S m i t h , Ti g h t E n d #87
Date of Birth: 08/22/1995 Senior, Florida International University Golden Panthers
LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Central Florida, Louisiana Tech, Indiana
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 3.67 - Yardage/Game: 28.7 0.00
Starts: 41 Wins: 12 Percentage: 0.293 Game:
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
FIU Tight End Jonnu Smith had an unfortunate end to his collegiate career; after 3.5 seasons with the Golden
Panthers Smith was the victim of an assault from his pregnant girlfriend. The third degree burns suffered from the Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
boiling pot of water on his head ended his season prematurely but Smith still has a promising football future Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
ahead of him. Smith is a great blend of receiving skill, burst and explosiveness and size. An athletic flex player, Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
Smith has great balance and a notable second gear to accelerate and pull away from zone defenders prior to the Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
throw or pursuit after the catch. Smith has a habit of quickly turning receptions up the field to maximize yardage Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
and is a notable weapon in the red zone thanks to his length, size and contested catch ability. Not a true inline
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
player, yet Smith would be an excellent addition to a team looking to add some receiving versatility.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Nebraska, San Diego State, North Carolina State
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 4.67 - Yardage/Game: 76.7 0.67
Starts: 24 Wins: 11 Percentage: 0.458 Game:
2016 Top Competition: Mississippi State, San Diego State, Arkansas State
- Team Captain - Total Games
(Y/N): Yes Played: 31 - Touchdowns/
- Receptions/Game: 6.00 - Yardage/Game: 107.7 0.67
Game:
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
South Alabama Tight End Gerald Everett, originally a JUCO product who had transferred to UAB prior to the
dissolvement of the program in 2014; is an excellent move piece player with a skill set that should translate over Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
to the NFL game favorably; provided whichever team lands him does not try to mold him into an inline blocker. Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
Everett has impressive movement skills; enough to mirror that of Mississippi's Evan Engram (at the same size). Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
While Everett may be a viable alternate in the receiving game, his lack of polish as a blocker is going to hurt his Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
assessment because many teams will suggest he is not a three down player. As a result, Everett is poised to be a Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
highly valuable Day 3 selection for a team that could use the versatility in the backfield and in between the hashes
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
as a receiver. Look for Everett to have a gradually larger impact on the game through his first few seasons.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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P h a r a o h B ro w n , Ti g h t E n d #85
Date of Birth: 05/05/1994 Redshirt Senior, University of Oregon Ducks
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: N/A - Yardage/Game: N/A N/A
Starts: 22 Wins: 14 Percentage: 0.636 Game:
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Oregon's Pharaoh Brown projected as a potential high draft selection after breaking out in 2013 and 2014. A
devastating knee injury nearly cost him not just his career but his leg below the knee; yet after over a year and a Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
half of rehabilitation Brown returned to the starting lineup for the Ducks. Brown is a big body with pleasant Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
mobility, even as he's regaining trust in his leg and working to regain the explosiveness after the catch the he had Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
prior to the injury. If Brown's medicals come back clean, this could be a true dark horse prospect. His offensive Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
system is simplified compared to the NFL game but he has every down potential. An initial role as a receiving Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
TE and MOF player would suit him best as he acclimates to the more advanced NFL and continues to work back
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
to as close to 100% of skill prior to injury as possible.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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E r i c S a u b e r t , Ti g h t E n d #85
Date of Birth: 05/1994 Redshirt Senior, Drake University Bulldogs
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: N/A - Yardage/Game: N/A N/A
Starts: 29 Wins: 16 Percentage: 0.552 Game:
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Drake Tight End Eric Saubert is an intriguing middle round option for a team looking to add size to their crop of
middle of the field receivers. Saubert will face a notable transition due to his time at Drake; yet there's promising Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
signs that he's a cerebral player and should be able to acclimate to the complexity of the NFL game. Saubert does Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
well to flatten his breaks or hinge his stems to avoid defensive leverage; providing an optimal throwing target for Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
his Quarterback. When playing along the LOS, Saubert has issues with getting his hands, hips and feet in line. As Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
a result, his efforts as an inline player are irregular and too often Saubert is caught with soft hands and will get Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
collapsed into the backfield. In all, Saubert can provide quality looks in the red zone and be a reliable receiver
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
who knows how to use his size to his advantage. High upside for an early Day 3 investment.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: N/A - Yardage/Game: N/A N/A
Starts: 22 Wins: 19 Percentage: 0.864 Game:
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Ashland's Adam Shaheen surprised with his decision to declare early for the 2017 NFL Draft. Shaheen justified
the decision by stating: "I've been here four years; I've had two good seasons...I have an opportunity and the door Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
is open." Shaheen likely would do little to boost his stock higher than it is now; as two years of consecutive Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
strong film have put the NFL on notice. Shaheen will not have the glaring skill imbalance that he's enjoyed at the Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
Division II level but has baseline level Tight End skills that will give him a fair chance to translate in the long Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
term. Shaheen has done well to mold his body; he entered college at just 215 lbs and has built his frame with Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
over 60 lbs of muscle over that time. Teams should regard Shaheen as a high upside prospect with a long term
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
developmental curve to account for such a drastic change in scenery.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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C o l e H i k u t i n i , Ti g h t E n d #18
Date of Birth: Not Available Redshirt Senior, University of Louisville Cardinals
LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Florida State, Pittsburgh, Texas A&M
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 2.00 - Yardage/Game: 67.3 0.00
Starts: 17 Wins: 12 Percentage: 0.706 Game:
6.75
5.10 4.84 (Size only) 7.39 None Tight End (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Louisville Tight End Cole Hikutini will attract attention as a modern day NFL Tight End. Twenty years ago,
Hikutini would have fit the mold of a traditional possession receiver; however today's game allows him to utilize Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
his skillset workout out of the backfield or from the slot. Hikutini's best trait is his route running ability; while he Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
is not overly explosive or dynamic he shows a likable ability to cleanly and smoothly roll in and out of breaks. Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
This allows for good separation against conservative defenders and the ability to break off against zone coverage. Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
Where Hikutini needs to improve, regardless of the facet of the game, is his functional strength. Currently Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
Hikutini is too passive at the point of attack, at the top of contested route stems and after the catch. Hikutini
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
figures to be in play for Day 3 as a receiving target specialist for a team in need of depth at Tight End.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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J o r d a n L e g g e t t , Ti g h t E n d #16
Date of Birth: 01/11/1995 Senior, Clemson University Tigers
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 2.67 - Yardage/Game: 30.0 0.67
Starts: 38 Wins: 35 Percentage: 0.921 Game:
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Clemson Tight End Jordan Leggett projects as a niche TE at the next level most favorably. Leggett lacks the leg
drive, mirror ability and pop in the hands to be a consistent inline blocker; and when asked to flow laterally and Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
work across sets or out in space and hit moving targets he will too frequently get caught out of position and allow Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
defenders to cross his face. As a receiver, Leggett is an intelligent player to know when to be ready for hot throws Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
and provides his Quarterback with excellent hands to receive throws. Yet a lot of the extra yardage Leggett has Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
created has been on account of backfield action sucking up LBs and Leggett does not present a notably twitched Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
up athletic profile to suggest there is much room for growth. As a red zone target and a potential H-back working
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
from the offensive backfield, Leggett can provide fair value for a NFL franchise; early Day 3 investment.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 2.00 - Yardage/Game: 28.7 0.00
Starts: 13 Wins: 9 Percentage: 0.692 Game:
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Toledo Tight End Michael Roberts has parlayed strong All Star performances into some notable Draft buzz.
Roberts has impressed with his ball skills after being utilized as primarily a blocker for Kareem Hunt over the Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
course of his career with the Rockets. Roberts was able to break out in 2016 with a highly productive senior Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
season and his performances in the Draft circuit have proven that to be no fluke. While Roberts has only limited Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
upside with his ability to make splash plays in the passing game, he is a reliable target capable of winning at the Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
catch point and being a red zone target to win in tight areas. Roberts' blocking skills are notable as well and he has Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
the ability to be a valuable three down Tight End for a NFL franchise. Roberts' bet fit would likely be as a
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
blocking piece for a power oriented running game and use his receiving skill in a high volume of play action sets.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 1.00 - Yardage/Game: 9.00 0.33
Starts: 17 Wins: 11 Percentage: 0.647 Game:
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Iowa's George Kittle stunned at the NFL Combine by registering a 40 yard dash that was comparable to Alabama
Tight End O.J. Howard. Kittle lacks the dynamic receiving skillset of Howard; instead he is a traditional inline Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
style blocker with good mirror skills and the ability to be an effective space blocker or assist player in pass Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
protection. Kittle has strong footwork at the LOS and is consistent in working into favorable positioning with his Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
blocks. There are times when a lack of functional power results in him losing his footing; however by and large Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
this is a reliable blocker. Kittle's upside as a receiver is tempered but he's capable of being more of an impact Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
player than what was seen at the Iowa program. Kittle should be valued as a quality TE2 option on Day 3 of the
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
Draft and poses a fair amount of development upside if he can apply his movement skills into his routes.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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S c o t t O r n d o f f , Ti g h t E n d #83
Date of Birth: 12/16/2013 Redshirt Senior, University of Pittsburgh Panthers
LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Iowa, North Carolina, Notre Dame
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 1.00 - Yardage/Game: 9.00 0.67
Starts: 25 Wins: 14 Percentage: 0.560 Game:
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Pittsburgh's Scott Orndoff developed nicely in his final season with the Panthers program into a reliable target for
budding QB prospect Nate Peterman. The two showed very nice chemistry and timing together; something that is Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
a nice supplement to his physical skill set. As a receiver, Orndoff is not going to move the needle in comparison Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
to the athletes in this class. He is lacking in short area agility and explosive straight line speed to be a dangerous Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
receiver; yet he has good spatial awareness and the ability to beat zone coverage consistently. A reliable inline Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
blocker, Orndoff projects favorably as a team's TE2; where he can influence the game as a red zone target and be Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
relied upon in game situations to be an effective pass or run blocker. Offenses that do not prioritize Tight End
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
targets may get away with valuing him as a potential starter but his ceiling is only moderate.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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J o s i a h P r i c e , Ti g h t E n d #82
Date of Birth: 07/19/1993 Redshirt Senior, Michigan State University Spartans
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 1.67 - Yardage/Game: 17.3 0.00
Starts: 27 Wins: 17 Percentage: 0.630 Game:
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Michigan State Tight End Josiah Price has the profile of a TE2 in today's NFL. Price is going to offer minimal
full field receiving prospects; yet has the blocking acumen and red zone ability to be a player in heavy personnel Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
groupings. Price uses his big body well and can be a short area receiver; he's heady and capable as a delay blocker Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
before peeling off into the flat and providing a short target. Price has had a great deal of success as a size receiver Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
in the red area; he's tallied 20 of 21 career touchdowns inside the opponent's 20 yard line. Price uses his frame Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
effectively to sustain positioning and reach to extend for the football. Price's upside is negligible, he is not a Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
strong open field athlete and shouldn't be relied upon on a full time basis. But as a rotational player, Price can
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
provide positive reps on a week to week basis and hold a roster spot on a long term basis.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Ohio State, Pittsburgh, North Carolina
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 2.00 - Yardage/Game: 34.7 0.33[]l.;
Starts: 25 Wins: 16 Percentage: 0.640 Game:
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Virginia Tech Fullback/H-back Sam Rogers is a tried and true football player, first and foremost. Rogers is a
squatty compact player that would have perfectly fit the mold as a fullback in the 1990s. However, Rogers does Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
show enough versatility to warrant a roster spot in today's NFL: he has good short yard running ability, he has the Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
ability to be a short area receiver and he can block as a move piece working off of the LOS to seal the edge with a Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
pin block or work out onto the second level. His versatility will extend to special teams as well, where Rogers can Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
be an consistent contributor on any and all units. Rogers figures to be in play for teams in the late portions of the Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
2017 NFL Draft; his selection would be well warranted for the fact that he can do the job of two or potentially
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
three specialist players without his overall versatility.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 2.67 - Yardage/Game: 26.7 0.00
Starts: 14 Wins: 7 Percentage: 0.500 Game:
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Arkansas Tight End Jeremy Sprinkle projects favorably as a TE2 at the NFL level. Sprinkle is a strong blocker
and is disciplined along the POA. He's got the frame and functional strength to be effective working as a run Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
blocker on both the LOS and the second level. Where Sprinkle is going to need to develop is as a receiver; too Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
many of his wins and production comes from uncovered reps leaking out after delayed releases. Sprinkle will Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
need to continue to get better bumping defenders off of his hip and creating separation, as he does not have the Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
movement skills to be able to run away from LBs or SAFs in the open field. Sprinkle should be approached as a Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
Day 3 value in the 2017 NFL Draft but for a team looking to add reliable blocking and an adequate replacement
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
level receiver; he would be a welcomed addition to the roster.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: West Virginia, Texas Christian, Mississippi
- Touchdowns/
- Career - Career - Winning - Receptions/Game: 2.00 - Yardage/Game: 20.3 0.33
Starts: 17 Wins: 12 Percentage: 0.706 Game:
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Oklahoma State Tight End Blake Jarwin faces a difficult transition to the next level. Jarwin has a light, lean build
and looks the part visually but his functional athleticism leaves quite a bit to be desired. Jarwin lacks twitch or Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
suddenness in the open field; plus he's missing vital baseline levels of functional strength to suggest a role as a Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
blocker is a feasible option at the next level. Jarwin has been utilized as a short area receiver at Oklahoma State; Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
yet his routes are soft and rounded and he is far too easily re-routed by contact when trying to release off of the Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
LOS. Jarwin is a camp body with the potential to be regarded as a practice squad candidate if a team thinks they Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
can coax some dormant ability to be a flexed big slot player in the NFL. Jarwin is a longshot for a NFL Draft
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
investment and his future projection is a long term one.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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2 0 1 7 O f f e n s i v e Ta c k l e R a n k i n g s
POSITION OVERALL EVALUATION
POSITION NAME SCHOOL
RANK RANK SCORE
C a m R o b i n s o n , O f f e n s i v e Ta c k l e # 7 4
Date of Birth: Not Available Junior, University of Alabama Crimson Tide
Offensive Tackle
8.59 8.59 7.98 8.14
Summer 2016 faced two misdemeanors for
marijuana and firearm possession; plus a
felony for carrying a stolen firearm. (+0.10)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Alabama Offensive Tackle Cam Robinson, for all of his issues with some questionable off the field decision
making and technical inconsistencies, showcases the most desirable skillset of any offensive tackle in the 2017 Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
class. Robinson has an all-world combination of size, power and mobility; he's constantly flashing on the screen Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
as an impact blocker and a player capable of springing a big play with unnatural movement skills or hustle. Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
Robinson has the feet and length to be a franchise cornerstone; his ability to reach said ceiling is going to come Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
down to his maturity and whichever franchise selects him providing him with some structure to ensure he stays on Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
the straight and narrow. Robinson has the ability to be plugged into any offensive system and provided he keeps
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
his hand fits tighter and holds his water at the LOS, he can be an upgrade in both pass pro and the run game.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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R y a n R a m c z y k , O f f e n s i v e Ta c k l e # 6 5
Date of Birth: Not Available (JUCO) Redshirt Junior, University of Wisconsin Badgers
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Wisconsin Left Tackle Ryan Ramczyk, in spite of just one season as a starter for the Badgers, looks to have the
cleanest transition from the college to NFL. Ramczyk is so methodical with his feet and blocking mechanics that Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
he will rarely lose a rep after first contact. There are times in which Ramczyk's movement skills are used against Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
him; he can be prone to overrunning blocks. Yet the physical size and athleticism combination is a treat to watch Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
in action. Ramczyk is capable of exploding off the line in drive blocks, pulling cleanly to get out in front of a Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
stretch run or cleanly taking balanced strides to get back onto a pass set platform. There is some subtle nuance to Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
Ramczyk's game with his hand utilization as well, which suggests that this transition will be one that takes place
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
smoothly and provides Ramczyk the opportunity to start early on in his career.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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A n t o n i o G a r c i a , O f f e n s i v e Ta c k l e # 5 3
Date of Birth: 12/10/1993 Redshirt Senior, Troy University Trojans
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Troy Offensive Tackle Antonio Garcia features the movement skills of a premiere NFL offensive tackle; he is
effortless in pass sets when needing to press for depth against speed rushers. Garcia is effective in the run game as Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
a weapon blocker to cut off linebackers, turn out defensive ends and string out lateral runs to the boundary. Garcia Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
shows great polish and football IQ to manipulate the point of attack to create advantageous grips and position Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
along the LOS and provide his ball carrier with a lane to cut into. Garcia, a participant in the 2017 Reese's Senior Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
Bowl, had an up and down week which was accentuated by how light in the frame he is and how much additional Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
lower body strength Garcia needs to add. If able to establish a more consistent anchor and ability to absorb
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
contact in pass protection Garcia can be a high caliber starting Left Tackle in the NFL.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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G a r e t t B o l l e s , O f f e n s i v e Ta c k l e #72
Date of Birth: 05/27/1992 (JUCO) Redshirt Junior, University of Utah Utes
Offensive Tackle
4.67 4.67 7.74 7.85 None (+0.10)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Utah's Garret Bolles is a one year Division I prospect; his decision to declare has likely been decided by his age
(25 during rookie season) and maturity. Bolles has very strong movement skills for the next level; he has the Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
mirror ability anyone would want to see out of a Left Tackle tasked with defending the blind side. Bolles' strength Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
appears to be adequate as well, although due to some lapses in consistency with his hand punch and ability to Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
initial first contact he does has issues with anchoring and resetting the LOS from time to time. Bolles' physical Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
upside has reached it's peak, but continued dedication to utilizing the hands with quickness and playing with Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
urgency to set the hands will allow his physical movement skills and overall scrappy play style to be much more
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
effective. Is a viable option to become a quality NFL Left Tackle in any offensive system.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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C h a d W h e e l e r, O f f e n s i v e Ta c k l e #72
Date of Birth: 01/19/1994 Redshirt Senior, University of Southern California Trojans
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Southern California Left Tackle Chad Wheeler possesses all the traits one would look for in a starting Left Tackle
at the NFL level. While Wheeler is not a particularly dynamic or explosive athlete; he's a very smooth mover and Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
that fluidity wins many reps that a more rigid offensive tackle would lose. Wheeler has strong mirror skills in Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
space and shows a good understanding of how to use his feet to stay balanced and shadow pass rushers while Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
protecting his interior gap. Wheeler will need to prove he can keep his weight up and also clean up his strike zone Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
on his initial punch and stun; yet there are strong flashes of power in the hands to suggest it is an achievable goal Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
working forward. Wheeler is also going to have to provide answers stemming from a domestic incident during his
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
time at USC; in which the police were called and took Wheeler for a psychiatric assessment. Starter ability.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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D i o n D a w k i n s , O f f e n s i v e Ta c k l e #66
Date of Birth: Not Available Senior, Temple University Owls
Offensive Tackle
8.46 8.46 7.22 7.27 None (+0.10)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Temple Offensive Lineman Dion Dawkins is a polarizing prospect who will be a Guard on some boards and a
Tackle on others. Dawkins has the functional skill set to play Tackle, provided he cleans up his feet and generates Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
more consistency to be able to mirror and sustain his balance. Dawkins also shows the length that teams will Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
covet at the Tackle position with 34.63" arms. Yet the foot activity issues Dawkins illustrates will concern some Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
teams and prompt a kick inside to Guard, as Dawkins did at the 2017 Senior Bowl. Yet Dawkins' natural position Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
is on the boundary and a team would be well served to invest some time working on his feet prior to completely Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
giving up on him as a Tackle. Dawkins' other glaring flaw is his hand placement and punch is too wild at times;
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
he is going to need to carry the hands tighter to establish a punch and win on first contact more consistently.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Ta y l o r M o t o n , O f f e n s i v e Ta c k l e #72
Date of Birth: 08/18/1994 Redshirt Senior, Western Michigan University Broncos
Offensive Tackle
7.94 7.94 6.94 7.13 None (+0.10)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Western Michigan Offensive Tackle Taylor Moton presents a high floor, low ceiling projection to the NFL.
Moton plays with power and has a NFL body; yet there are some technical deficiencies and physical limitations Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
that will handcuff Moton early on. Moton lacks the mirror ability or foot quickness to recover when pressured Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
early on in pass sets; instead he's forced to fold at the waist and chase after bodies in an attempt to push past the Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
pocket. Moton's hand technique will need development as well; as he's currently prone to square up rushers with a Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
tight inside hinge and allow his frame to absorb the majority of the rush. Moton is safe, reliable and understands Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
how and where he wins as a player. As such; he can be an adequate Right Tackle at the NFL level and should be
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
regarded as a middle round prospect in the 2017 NFL Draft.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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D a v i d S h a r p e , O f f e n s i v e Ta c k l e #78
Date of Birth: Not Available Junior, University of Florida Gators
Offensive Tackle
7.25 7.25 6.09 7.31 None (+0.10)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Florida Offensive Tackle David Sharpe is an early entrant into the NFL Draft and shows the promise that could
make him a viable long term starter at the position. There are unteachable traits present in Sharpe's game: his Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
length, his frame and his natural play power. Sharpe is capable of complimenting these traits with adequate Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
movement skills, good angular pursuit and clean feet to be effective against even the best in the country (see Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
Derek Barnett). Yet Sharpe's game is still a work in progress; he's too inconsistent to get excited about as an early Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
starter but if landing with a team that has the ability to establish consistency in Sharpe's game he has a higher Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
ceiling than many other Offensive Tackles in the class. Sharpe should be regarded as a year two starter and would
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
fit best in a primarily gap/power heavy running system.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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J o n a t h a n M c L a u g h l i n , O f f e n s i v e Ta c k l e #71
Date of Birth: 10/27/1993 Redshirt Senior, Virginia Tech Hokies
Offensive Tackle
7.97 7.97 4.80 7.34 None (+0.10)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Virginia Tech Offensive Tackle Jonathan McLaughlin is an under the radar prospect that could be a viable option
for a team that runs a lot of primary zone concepts in the running game. McLaughlin has great length and lateral Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
mobility for the position and has proven to be a calm and controlled pass protector in the run game. His issues Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
arise when he's assigned to handle more heavy hitting defenders; he simply lacks the strength and power in the Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
trunk in order to control those players after first contact. McLaughlin shows good spatial awareness and the Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
ability to manipulate bodies along the LOS; which will lend itself well to interior/exterior zone runs. McLaughlin Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
is going to need to try to add some strength but overall shows nice polish and desirable athletic/physiological
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
traits for the position. Should warrant consideration in the third day of this year's NFL Draft.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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S a m Te v i , O f f e n s i v e Ta c k l e #52
Date of Birth: 11/15/1994 Senior, University of Utah Utes
Offensive Tackle
5.80 5.80 6.41 7.16 None (+0.10)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Utah Offensive Tackle Sam Tevi is going to present intriguing developmental upside to whichever NFL franchise
he lands with. Tevi has the necessary levels of length, power, mobility and tenacity to play as a starting lineman at Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
the NFL level. The issue is Tevi is still extremely raw; he's only recently switched over to the offensive side of Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
the ball. Tevi is in the process of breaking his muscle memory as a defensive player; he's prone to punch and stun Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
but does not always look to lock the hands and finish a run fit. Additionally, as a pass protector Tevi can be guilty Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
of drifting in space and lacks the crispness to his kick slide to get him back onto a sustainable level of depth with Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
consistency. Tevi can project favorably to any number of offensive systems and if all of the traits are
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
complimented with the light going on between the ears Tevi can be a considerable steal in this year's class.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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J e r m a i n e E l u e m u n o r, O f f e n s i v e Ta c k l e #72
Date of Birth: 12/13/1994 Senior, Texas A&M University Aggies
Offensive Tackle
4.52 4.52 7.13 7.02 None (+0.10)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Texas A&M Offensive Tackle Jermaine Eluemunor has the skill set to develop into a potential quality starter at
the NFL level. Just a two year player at the Division I level, Eluemunor has the length, strength, anchor and foot Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
quickness to be a viable option if projecting forward into his 3 and 5 year development curves. Eluemunor can be Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
his own worst enemy, at times he does not trust his technique and will bail out of clean pass sets in fear of Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
conceding the edge. Eluemunor also needs to be attentive to improve his hand strike; his natural power and frame Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
is neutered by a passive initial punch in many instances and will result in him conceding space at the LOS. If his Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
trust in his movement skills and his hand work are both improved; this is a player that can potentially be a long
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
term solution along the offensive line. He projects best into a primarily zone heavy system.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Z a c h B a n n e r, O f f e n s i v e Ta c k l e #73
Date of Birth: 12/25/1993 Redshirt Senior, University of Southern California Trojans
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Trojan Offensive Tackle Zach Banner is the son of former All-Pro Lincoln Kennedy; and in flashes the relation is
easily apparent. Banner can be an overwhelming blocker if he's able to square his feet and hips onto his target and Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
fit both hands into a block. When playing forward as a drive blocker, Banner showcases a devastating level of pop Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
and power to generate push and create creases at the point of attack. Banner's issues creep up when he's ask to do Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
anything other than play forward, however. Too often Banner will pop straight up out of his stance and hinge, Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
allowing defenders to take soft angles and work around him in space before making plays on the football. Banner Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
is also going to have to ease concerns about his playing weight; keeping his frame lighter would do wonders for
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
both his movement skills and his spotty medical history (two bad hips).
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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E r i k M a g n u s o n , O f f e n s i v e Ta c k l e # 7 8
Date of Birth: 01/05/1994 Redshirt Senior, University of Michigan Wolverines
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Michigan Offensive Tackle Erik Magnuson has a strong foundational skill set to play Right Tackle at the next
level, although he has some technical flaws which overly accentuate his handicaps. Magnuson is not a strong Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
space mover; he doesn't have great lateral mobility and his eyes move much faster than his feet do. If Magnuson Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
can sure up the issues with his foot activity while engaging with blockers, it will do a lot of good for his overall Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
game. Magnuson is at his best playing forward, he's a throwback,/smash mouth style of run blocker that does well Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
to move and reset the LOS. Magnuson's ceiling as a starter is likely limited by his lack of functional movement Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
skills and notable tightness throughout the hips and torso; yet a team looking to add depth or invest some time to
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
potentially groom a starter with a lot of mechanical overhaul would be well served to cast a look his way.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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J u s t i n S e n i o r, O f f e n s i v e Ta c k l e #58
Date of Birth: 07/08/1994 Redshirt Senior, Mississippi State University Bulldogs
Offensive Tackle
6.87 6.87 4.49 6.77 None (+0.10)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Mississippi State Offensive Tackle Justin Senior is a gap heavy scheme prospect with some surprising ability
when asked with climbing to the second level. Where Senior gets into trouble is when he's isolated in space or Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
asked to play laterally; he simply lacks the foot quickness and COD skills to be able to effectively redirect his Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
body weight and stay balanced on a clean base. Senior may be a candidate to kick inside of Offensive Guard; Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
where he would be boxed in an protected from such high levels of strain and pressure trying to get outside and Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
have to mirror with such frequency. In all, Senior should be regarded as a marginal prospect on Day 3 of the 2017 Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
NFL Draft by teams looking to add size and natural strength. From there, an offensive line coach may be
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
optimistic that with greater step efficiency that Senior can latch onto a roster and be a quality depth piece.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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A d a m B i s n o w a t y, O f f e n s i v e Ta c k l e #69
Date of Birth: 12/14/1993 Redshirt Senior, University of Pittsburgh Panthers
Offensive Tackle
8.00 8.00 5.82 6.44 None (+0.10)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Pittsburgh Offensive Tackle Adam Bisnowaty looks to be an appealing late round project at Offensive Tackle. In
spite of nearly four years of playing experience along the offensive line, Bisnowaty still looks to be a notable Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
work in progress from a functional strength perspective. Bisnowaty lacks the pop in his hands to be able to put Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
off forward momentum of defensive players across his face. The appealing side of Bisnowaty is his functional Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
athleticism and physical size profile are both appealing. Bisnowaty climbs to the second level and gets out in Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
front of boundary running plays with great effectiveness. Would not recommend investing early draft capital or Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
expecting a quick turn around with playing time: Bisnowaty lacks baseline levels of strength and needs to
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
continue to develop more effective pass sets and footwork before seeing a NFL field.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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J u l i e ' n D a v e n p o r t , O f f e n s i v e Ta c k l e #70
Date of Birth: Not Available Senior, Bucknell University Bison
Offensive Tackle
8.19 8.19 6.24 6.30 None (+0.10)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Bucknell Offensive Tackle Julie'n Davenport is a high upside prospect who has been on the national radar since
last summer. Davenport's physical gifts are impossible to ignore but yet there little polish and very little to suggest Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
that a role within the first two or three years on a NFL roster would be a realistic expectation. Davenport carries Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
his hands low, strikes wildly with his hands and allows his base to be compromised when both looking for contact Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
or attempting to absorb the contact of defenders in his vicinity. As such; Davenport projects best as a Day 3 Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
offensive tackle prospect to a roster that has the depth to afford Davenport the necessary years of development. Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
Davenport's mental processing is not on a NFL level and he is going to have to be slowly introduced to the level
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
of intensity present at this level.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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D a n S k i p p e r, O f f e n s i v e Ta c k l e #70
Date of Birth: 09/20/1994 Senior, University of Arkansas Razorbacks
Offensive Tackle
7.73 7.73 5.80 6.30 None (+0.10)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Arkansas Offensive Tackle Dan Skipper is an impressive physical specimen; checking in over 6'9 and looking
every bit of 317 lbs. Skipper's impressive frame actually works against him on the football field, however. These Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
long anatomical levers cause lethargic steps and a lack of high end lateral mobility; causing Skipper to struggle Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
when left in space as a pass protector. Additionally, Skipper's height robs him of much of his natural power and Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
anchor ability; he is typically the highest set of pads on the field. Skipper compensates for these limitations with Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
a strong awareness in the pocket and a mean, nasty streak that will translate to many reps and save him from Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
conceding pressure. Skipper is going to need to continue to master his movement efficiencies if he's going to
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
mask his limitations adequately at the NFL level. A Day 3 caliber prospect.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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R o d e r i c k J o h n s o n , O f f e n s i v e Ta c k l e #77
Date of Birth: 11/28/1995 Junior, Florida State University Seminoles
Offensive Tackle
7.83 7.83 6.29 6.23 None (+0.10)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Florida State Offensive Tackle Roderick Johnson made a curious decision to enter the 2017 NFL Draft. Johnson
is a high ceiling athlete at the position but lacks a feel for the flow of the position and has a number of massive Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
technical issues that are going to be large barriers to finding success at the NFL level. Johnson carries his hands Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
soft and does not throw hard, firm stun punches with consistency. That lack of initial pop compounds issues with Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
Johnson's feet; he cannot consistently keep the feet animated and carrying a balanced base when engaged with Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
defenders. Johnson has the movement skills in open space to be a viable NFL rostered player but he has a plethora Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
of issues that a NFL coach is going to need to iron out before he should ever warrant consideration and seeing the
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
football field. A late Day 3 style long term investment.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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S t o r m N o r t o n , O f f e n s i v e Ta c k l e #74
Date of Birth: 05/16/1994 Redshirt Senior, University of Toledo Rockets
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Toledo Offensive Tackle Storm Norton has the look of a NFL Offensive Tackle; yet there are a number of
handcuffs to his game that are going to create a very daunting transition to the NFL level. Norton struggles with Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
leverage, functional play strength and the ability to sustain his base when pressured with speed by pass rushers. Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
As a result, Norton is constantly spinning off of potential blocks, crossing over his feet and being collapsed back Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
into the pocket by power rushes. Norton's frame appears to have some room to grow, so adding weight will be Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
paramount to him sticking at the NFL level. Without it; Norton is too lean and lacking in the power department Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
to play with effectiveness to what his movement skill will allow him to do. Norton should be regarded as a
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
developmental prospect with a long term plan required for success.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Av e r y G e n n e s y, O f f e n s i v e Ta c k l e #65
Date of Birth: 02/06/1994 Redshirt Senior, Texas A&M University Aggies
Offensive Tackle
5.59 5.59 5.24 6.59 None (+0.10)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Texas A&M Offensive Tackle Avery Gennesy is a movement restricted athlete along the point of attack that does
not fit the traditional mold for a Left Tackle. Gennesy has effective sets in short areas but when tasked with Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
playing to protect deeper pass drops or work out in space as an isolation blocker he will labor with the task at Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
hand. Gennesy, a JUCO transfer and 2 year starter with the Aggies, has baseline levels of strength and power in Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
the lower half to generate movement as a POA blocker and should have little issue translating that skill to the Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
NFL level. However if he is going to mask his limitations as a blocker he's going to require a much more Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
consistent usage of his hands and feet to prevent him from conceding unnecessary creases or gaps along the LOS.
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
Should be considered a Day 3 prospect with marginal upside due to anatomical limitations.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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W i l l H o l d e n , O f f e n s i v e Ta c k l e #74
Date of Birth: 09/14/1993 Redshirt Senior, Vanderbilt University Commodores
Offensive Tackle
6.30 6.30 6.21 6.37 None (+0.10)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Vanderbilt's Will Holden is a solid college tackle who presents enough savvy and traits to warrant consideration
as a late round flier in the 2017 NFL Draft. Holden is a large, long frame and as such has a number of natural Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
movement restrictions that are going to make life at the NFL level difficult. First of all; Holden's leverage is Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
compromised by his height and he will get rolled back in a number of instances against speed to power pass Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
rushers. Additionally, Holden's base is naturally narrow and he will labor trying to play with his feet away from Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
underneath his hips. But there's a mental polish, strong hand techniques and enough movement skills to suggest Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
Holden, in an appropriate scheme as a gap Left Tackle, can be a viable depth piece. Holden is a late round
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
prospect and expectations for immediate dividends should be held as such.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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C o n o r M c D e r m o t t , O f f e n s i v e Ta c k l e #68
Date of Birth: 10/19/1992 Redshirt Senior, University of California (Los Angeles) Bruins
Offensive Tackle
6.31 6.31 7.17 6.12 None (+0.10)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Originally a blocking Tight End, McDermott has two and a half years of starts at Left Tackle under his belt.
Unfortunately, there is drastic amounts of improvement needed before he should be considered to play at the NFL Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
level: McDermott has sloppy footwork, a poor anchor and irregular punches to stun and stave off momentum of Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
pass rushers. Without improvements here, McDermott will be a turnstile at the next level; he's too frequently beat Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
around the outside at the college level. Where McDermott can appeal to evaluators is his overall athleticism Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
projects with favorable traits, yet make no mistake. This is a developmental player and one that should be Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
multiple years away from live action reps. Investing draft capital here is not recommended; worthwhile stash onto
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
a practice squad to see if growth and coaching is able to produce improvements.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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V i c t o r S a l a k o , O f f e n s i v e Ta c k l e #77
Date of Birth: 11/04/1993 Redshirt Senior, Oklahoma State University Cowboys
Offensive Tackle
6.81 6.81 5.46 5.98 None (+0.10)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Oklahoma State Offensive Tackle Victor Salako was a participant in the 2017 East/West Shrine Game. There,
Salako received some notice for his size; however his overall playing ability has tempered any potential Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
excitement that may be in the air for his pro prospects. Salako is a physically limited athlete and does not Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
showcase baseline levels of foot quickness, power, functional strength or mobility to play in the NFL. Too Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
frequently Salako will fail to engage with defenders in his vicinity; instead chasing from an arm length away Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
before leaning into an attempted seal. Salako is likely going to only warrant camp consideration; his physical skill Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
set suggests that there is a barren cupboard of upside when looking to project to the next level. Salako will likely
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
find himself in a smaller league to start his professional career.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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J o n a h P i r s i g , O f f e n s i v e Ta c k l e #79
Date of Birth: 05/04/1993 Redshirt Senior, University of Minnesota Golden Gophers
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Minnesota Offensive Tackle Jonah Pirsig has the build one looks for in a NFL offensive lineman but there is a
disconnect between his frame and his functional movement/technical skills. Pirsig is a heavy hitter in tight spaces Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
and when able to get the hips lined up and not have to worry about lateral sheds can be effective in resetting the Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
LOS and creating some push. However, once Pirsig is isolated in space and asked to mirror or cut off flow he is Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
robbed of all of his natural strength. Pirsig has a bad habit of getting the feet stuck in the mud and compounds that Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
issue with what appears to be tunnel vision when playing along the LOS. Pirsig fails to peel off of blocks and will Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
allow pressure if he's unoccupied by failing to see free runners. Pirsig faces a notable transition to the NFL and
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
should be considered an undrafted free agent candidate, regardless of system.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Offensive Guard
8.59 8.59 6.14 8.28 None (None)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Ohio State Offensive Lineman Pat Elflein will be an attractive option early on in the 2017 NFL Draft. He offers
positional versatility on the interior and has the functional athleticism to be a valuable part of a protection scheme. Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
Elflein has some lapses with his footwork but overall his functional movement skills and ability to play with Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
strength at the point of attack are assets that are difficult to ignore, particularly in a class that is so top heavy along Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
the offensive interior. Elflein has good recovery balance and an impressive pass set, making him a good fit for the Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
offenses of today's NFL. His punch and hand technique are both strong; he does very well to continue to work Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
after first contact to sustain a favorable grasp on defenders and manipulate the point of attack to produce creases
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
for his running backs. Elflein should be considered a viable plug and play starter on day 1.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Offensive Guard
6.64 6.64 5.52 8.39 None (None)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Pittsburgh's Dorian Johnson presents a wonderful set of skills for an offensive lineman at the next level. Johnson
is a prized recruit at Left Tackle and could feasibly play there in a pinch going forward. Johnson's glaring Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
weakness is a habit of getting overaggressive in some block fits and getting weight too far forward; which Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
impacts his balance and ability to recover from counters. That habit aside, Johnson has length, power and Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
functional mobility to be a devastating power blocker. He delivers massive amounts of pop in his hands as a Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
means of stonewalling defenders and generating forward push in the run game. As a pass protector, Johnson's Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
long arms allow for first contact and he illustrates a strong anchor to squat and hold ground to sustain a clean
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
pocket for his Quarterback. Johnson rarely is defeated at first contact and will be a high ceiling offensive lineman.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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S e a n H a r l o w, O f f e n s i v e G u a r d # 7 7
Date of Birth: 03/28/1995 Senior, Oregon State University Beavers
Offensive Guard
7.60 7.60 6.41 7.97 None (None)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Oregon State Offensive Lineman Sean Harlow is going to be an attractive option to NFL systems that implement
a high amount of zone oriented blocking in the running game or who are in search of a swing player who can play Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
across the line in a pinch. Harlow is a long time starter at the Left Tackle position and he showed adequate Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
movement skills on the outside to warrant consideration should depth issues arise. Yet his true value is on the Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
interior, where Harlow can be an asset chipping onto the second level (he possesses excellent combo block skills) Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
or steering defensive linemen with strong hand work. While Harlow lacks high end anchor or natural power, his Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
fundamental understanding of how to win with positioning gives him upside as a potential quality starter along
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
the offensive interior. Should be a Day 2 value but lack of power could scare some teams off.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Offensive Guard
8.35 8.35 7.43 7.70 None (None)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Western Kentucky's Forrest Lamp, in spite of missing a handful of games this season with a lower leg injury;
culminated an impressive career with a strong senior campaign. Lamp played Left Tackle for all but three of his Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
games as a Hill Topper; but he projects most favorably to an interior offensive line slot in the NFL. This in part Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
due to less than ideal footwork for the boundary: Lamp struggles with deeper pass sets to get depth and sustain Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
his angles to prevent boundary rushers from turning the corner without having to fold at the waist and chase. Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
Additionally, Lamp has adequate length and wingspan for the NFL level; but as an interior pass blocker his length Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
is at less of a premium and allows him to utilize his lateral mobility and functional athleticism to keep the interior
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
of the pocket clean and get out in front of plays as a run defender. Should be a plug and play starter.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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D a n F e e n e y, O f f e n s i v e G u a r d # 6 7
Date of Birth: 05/29/1994 Redshirt Senior, Indiana University Hoosiers
Offensive Guard
8.27 8.27 7.28 7.70 Concussion issues (None)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Indiana Interior Offensive Lineman Dan Feeney is a heavy handed hitter along the POA and will be an immediate
upgrade to a team's ability to push along the LOS. Feeney can get into some trouble with pass sets; particularly if Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
asked to play in slide protections that will leave him susceptible to potential two way gos against pass rushers. Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
Feeney's foot quickness is not great and will lose favorable angles if rushers are able to bubble their rushes Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
laterally to work their hips around his outside leg. Feeney shows applicable movement skills in the run game and Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
can work both out on the second level and as a puller getting out in front of plays. Feeney's other big question Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
mark is his health; as he's suffered a number of concussions which could be a red flag for teams and hurt his draft
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
assessment. Feeney should be considered a viable plug and play starter in man/gap power schemes.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Offensive Guard
8.17 8.17 7.96 7.45 None (None)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
San Diego State Guard Nico Siragusa is a power/gap style offensive guard at the next level. Possessing
overwhelming amounts of power and strength when tasked with playing forward and creating bubbles as the Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
LOS, Siragusa is a devastating run blocker who will consistently win. However, Siragusa has a limited functional Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
skill set when tasked with moving directions other than forward and will be limited in scheme potential as a Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
result. Siragusa struggles with his hips to sustain a low center of gravity and cleanly get out of his stance to work Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
out onto the second level or get out in front of perimeter plays. Due to his limitations, Siragusa is likely not going Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
to grade well across all team boards and his demand will suffer as a result. There is, however, enough consistency
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
in his tape to think that in a power/gap scheme this is a potential starter going forward.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Offensive Guard
6.94 6.94 6.31 7.81 None (None)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Utah Offensive Guard Isaac Asiata is a quality option for a team looking to add power and functional mobility to
their offensive line unit. Asiata has a nice blend of power, aggression and intelligence to understand where his Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
body works best and consistently work into favorable positions to execute on reps. Asiata is a road grader in the Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
run game; able to generate forward push with consistency and his ability to sustain blocks long after the initial set Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
is a huge plus. Asiata has a moderate level of scheme diversity; although he would be a more optimal fit for a gap/ Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
power style running game he has enough mobility and understanding of how to stay balanced when flowing Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
laterally to be a viable option in a zone heavy system as well. Asiata shows the necessary strength, pop in hands
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
and mental acumen to be a solid, if unspectacular, pass protector at the next level as well.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Michigan Offensive Guard Kyle Kalis looks the part as a potential starting OL in a power run style system. Kalis
is at his best when he's able to play forward and attack at the point of attack. Kalis will overwhelm many comers Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
with his punch, leg drive and discipline with his frame. Effective in straight line reps, Kalis is fully capable of Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
climbing the second level and picking off wash from the back side of plays as well. Where Kalis struggles is with Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
his fluidity in space; he's definitely tight throughout the torso and hips. As a result, breaking down to mirror Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
smaller defenders one on one or pulling clearly around the set and being a lead blocker has led to mixed results. Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
Kalis' projection sits favorably in the middle rounds of this draft but there is a solid foundation here for a team
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
with power tendencies to scoop up a mid-round starting Offensive Guard at the next level.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Offensive Guard
6.87 6.87 6.71 7.34 None (None)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Michigan Offensive Guard Ben Braden showcases an excellent physical skill set for the NFL game. He has mass,
length and good overall mobility skills to play out in space. Braden was able to showcase himself at both Tackle Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
and Guard during the 2016 season, looking adequate in both slots. This will certainly add value to his assessment, Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
knowing he can fill multiple slots along the line. Braden needs to clean up his hand usage; too often he is soft and Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
wide with his punch. In spite of this flaw, Braden showcases excellent movement skills and power along the LOS. Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
If able to clean up his hands and improve upon his spatial awareness, Braden can be a quality starting offensive Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
lineman in the NFL. But those technical issues are going to require notable work and mental reconditioning of his
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
surroundings. Braden has a high ceiling and would be well worth investment in the middle rounds.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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A d a m P a n k e y, O f f e n s i v e G u a r d # 5 7
Date of Birth: 02/02/1994 Redshirt Senior, West Virginia University Mountaineers
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
West Virginia Offensive Lineman Adam Pankey is a large bodied prospect who in spite of finding moderate
success at Offensive Tackle in 2016 projects most favorably to a role inside. Pankey spent the entire 2015 season Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
working on the interior (12 games) and there his lack of high end movement skills and mobility can be masked by Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
working in tighter areas. Pankey's length is a huge asset; as is his natural strength to absorb contact and not lose Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
his footing at the point of attack. Pankey's lack of foot quickness will manifest against both quick/penetration Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
style defenders and when trying to sustain his drive blocks but there is a moderate level of ability that power/gap Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
style running teams can work with to find themselves a respectable interior offensive lineman. Pankey should be
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
considered late in the Draft; the back end of Day 3 feels like a good blend of ability and value.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Offensive Guard
7.97 7.97 6.20 6.91 None (None)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Miami Offensive Guard Danny Isidora fits the mold of a potential Day 3 addition for a power run heavy offensive
system. Isidora has heavy feet and does struggle in space; when attacked by delayed blitzers or stunts will labor to Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
slide laterally and slam the door shut on gaps. Yet when Isidora is provided the opportunity to play in tight spaces Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
and attack forward at the snap; he's highly effective in getting sticky on defenders at the point of attack and Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
swallowing up any shed attempts he sees. Isidora has an adequate initial kick slide and does play to his strengths/ Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
limitations when working under his own pacing; when he's pressured or force to bail out of initial pathway is Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
when issues with movement skills become apparent. Isidora also needs to clean up his hand technique, too
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
frequently he's caught grasping at air trying to land an initial strike.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Louisiana State's Josh Boutte made himself infamous to college football fans at the end of the Tigers' season
ending loss to the Wisconsin Badgers; where Boutte leveled a Badgers defender after a game sealing interception. Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
Boutte claimed he never saw the defender down and he did serve a suspension for the incident. Since then, Boutte Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
proved himself to be a gap specific scheme prospect for the 2017 NFL Draft. Boutte's movement skills are limited Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
and he's notably tight throughout his entire frame, yet he does well to latch on as a drive blocker and is very Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
difficult to shed if he's able to establish forward push and momentum as a run blocker. Boutte is going to likely Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
need to drop some weight to add longevity to his career and assist with his movement skills; but there is a
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
workable set of skills for a team to invest in late in the 2017 NFL Draft.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Offensive Guard
7.65 7.65 4.60 6.88 None (None)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Trojans Interior OL Damien Mama is a powerful inline blocker with the ability to crease vast creases along the
point of attack; yet some of his physical limitations pose a significant barrier to playing at a high level in the NFL. Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
Mama struggles when playing laterally or having to mirror defenders; even in tight windows. This lack of foot Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
speed is evident in both the pass game and as a run blocker if asked to play into the boundary. Yet if Mama is able Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
to get situated in head up scenarios he will consistently generate push necessary to win in both short yardage and Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
standard running packages. Mama, an early entry into the 2017 NFL Draft, will likely not be a prospect whom is Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
highly coveted come April; yet if he's able to successfully remodel his frame and drop weight he does pose some
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
moderate upside as a potential developmental starter down the road.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Offensive Guard
8.02 8.02 N/A 6.41 October 2016: Back Surgery
(None)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
North Carolina Offensive Guard Caleb Peterson faces a challenging road back to the NFL after undergoing back
surgery in the fall of 2016. Yet Peterson showed some likable skills that will warrant a closer look at the next Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
level and provided his medicals are clean, Peterson could be worth a late round selection. Peterson is at his best in Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
shorter pass sets and when being played as a blocking move piece in protection schemes. Too frequently Peterson Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
will have issues at the point of contact and fails to inspire with any ability to play with physicality; so he's going Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
to need notable investment and time in the weight room to build up his core and lower body strength if he's going Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
to challenge for playing time in the future. Peterson plays with an admirable attitude and is tenacious in tight
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
spaces, refusing to be cast aside.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
J.J. Dielman missed a majority of his 2016 Senior season on account of injury. Dielman was facing a difficult
transition from a two year starter at RT to the starting C; a task that proved to be a challenge for Dielman. I do Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
believe Dielman's skillset suits itself better to the interior than as an Offensive Tackle but like him better as a Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
Guard in a zone heavy running system than I do at Tackle. Dielman struggles with power players, not just heavy Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
defenders but explosive players capable of converting speed to power as well. At the end of the day he appears to Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
have limited upside on account of only marginal amounts of functional strength. Without drastic improvement in Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
this area he's only going to be a fit for a handful of systems and will consistently have issues when isolated one on
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
one against defensive lineman. Dielman is a well seasoned player who in the right fit could offer strong depth.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Offensive Guard
8.31 8.31 6.17 6.41 None (None)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Kutztown Offensive Lineman Jordan Morgan is an intriguing and high upside prospect hailing from a small
school in Central Pennsylvania. Morgan as the requisite amount of movement skills, functional strength, smash Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
mouth attitude and size to be a starting offensive lineman in the NFL. But the environment in which he has Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
learned on the college level does not promote a polished transition. Morgan's feet need to be re-worked; he spends Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
too much time with both of his feet off the ground. This will lead to anchor problems in the NFL and is a Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
significant task to overtake. Yet Morgan shows nice aggression, good pop in the hands and flashes constantly in Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
the run game; a promising sign that his development will take hold and he can reach his full potential. Should be a
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
middle of Day 3 valued prospect in 2017.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Auburn Offensive Guard Alex Kozan projects most favorably into a zone heavy running system. There, his lateral
mobility can be accentuated and he may be protected from a lack of an ability to uproot defenders at the point of Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
attack and cause bubbles along the LOS. Kozan plays too soft with his hands and needs to speed up his internal Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
clock for striking and establish first contact. Additionally, Kozan has a poor habit (especially in pass protection) Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
to let the feet go dead and must sustain his base cleaner as a means of sustaining balance in his blocking fits. Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
Kozan shows likable ability to climb the second level but is not especially quick in doing so. There, he is able to Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
lock firm onto second level defenders and has enough length to hold a large sphere of influence to dictate
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
defensive flow to the football. Should not be asked to play in near future due to fundamental issues.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Offensive Guard
7.14 7.14 3.92 6.51 None (None)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Georgia Offensive Lineman Greg Pyke is a limited athlete with limited upside at the NFL level; however he does
possess a NFL frame and has shown clear football intelligence. This should warrant him a look at the next level, Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
even if the expectations are tempered and he never sees field time as a starter. Pyke is boxy and works best in Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
tight spaces. Ironically, he's not notably powerful in drive block situations; instead he's at his best steering Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
defenders and walling off potential tacklers along the LOS. Pyke's projection would be most effective if landing Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
with a team that implements a lot of three step drops and a high occurrence of inside zone runs. As such, Pyke's Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
limited mobility would be protected and his hand usage to pull defenders out of place would allow ball carriers to
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
cut off his blocks along the interior.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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J e s s a m a n D u n k e r, O f f e n s i v e G u a r d # 6 6
Date of Birth: Not Available Redshirt Senior, Tennessee State University Tigers
Offensive Guard
8.04 8.04 7.05 5.99 Florida transfer
(None)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Tennessee State Offensive Lineman Jessaman Dunker is a former Florida Gator recruit and has notable movement
skills to entice NFL decision makers in this year's NFL Draft. Dunker is very raw and has notable work to do both Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
in the weight room and with his lower half mechanics; yet there's a workable level of mobility present that should Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
warrant an investment and a long term developmental plan. Dunker must arrive to a team that has willingness to Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
invest time and technique with their coaching staff; otherwise he will fall by the wayside as an unpolished and Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
lighter bodied offensive lineman. Dunker figures to be in play in the late rounds of the 2017 NFL Draft; his best Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
fit schematically is likely with a team that implements a lot of inside and outside zone concepts. This would allow
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
Dunker's lateral mobility the greatest chance to shine.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Offensive Guard
8.20 8.20 6.93 5.98 None (None)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Chattanooga's Offensive Guard Corey Levin had a strong showing at the 2017 NFL Combine. Levin tested with
baseline levels of size and plus athleticism. Unfortunately at this point, Levin is a total ball of clay but is Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
extremely raw; tempering expectations that he may be a potential small school sleeper. Levin is lacking in Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
baseline levels of strength for the NFL level and will have a difficult transition if pressed into any notable action Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
early on in his career. Instead, a team should look to invest late in Levin and consider him as a long term Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
investment: a player worthy of stashing for one or two seasons in order to see what kind of development is able to Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
take place. Levin is a notable draft asset due to quality athleticism; but there is currently far too much to work on
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
in order to get excited about his short or long term NFL prospects.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Balance: Can the C stay on feet once engaged on a block and generating movement? Is Competitive Toughness: Can the C physically stand up in the trenches? Does he finish Project Player/Practice Squad Candidate, Priority UDFA 5.75 - 5.99
he easily thrown off his base? Can he maintain a power position while moving? blocks through the whistle? How heavy is his anchor in pass protection?
Training Camp Contributor, UDFA < 5.75
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from all angles and bases of support. Pocic shows strong mobility throughout his frame and lateral quickness; Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
allowing him to have a massive sphere of influence along the interior of the LOS. Pocic is a naturally large body Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
himself; which at times creates complications in trying to anchor early against bull rushes or strike to establish Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
quick contact out of stance. Yet Pocic nearly always is able to work himself into a favorable position; showing Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
comfort and a calmness in the chaos of the trenches. Pocic is an excellent steer blocker; he's regularly found
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
squaring out defenders and working into favorable positioning along the POA. Should be a Day 1 starter.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Ty l e r O r l o s k y, C e n t e r #65
Date of Birth: 02/15/1994 Redshirt Senior, West Virginia University Mountaineers
4.73
7.98 7.98 (Size only) 7.69 None Center (-0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
West Virginia Center Tyler Orlosky is a traditional Center in that his movement skills are top notch and his ability
to play with power is limited; to say the least. Orlosky will not offer a team much positional versatility; his lack of Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
length and functional strength in one on one situations will limit him to a Center role full time. With that said, Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
Orlosky is an excellent Day 2/early Day 3 Center option for a team in any kind of offensive system. Where Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
Orlosky is at his best is as a help player in pass protection (or when handling stunts) and when tasked with Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
playing laterally along the LOS on boundary run plays. Orlosky shows good football IQ and the ability to take Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
strong, aggressive angles to cut off defensive flow on the second level when asked to do so. Orlosky has the
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
ability to be a quality starter in the NFL but his lack of versatility and strength could weigh him down on boards.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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second level piece. NFL defenses will not be quick to accommodate his lack of functional strength and as a result Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
this is a player that is going to require some notable time in the weight room before being tried on the field. Too Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
frequently Guillermo is bullied by power rushes and fails to generate any notable forward push in the running Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
game; letting LBs slip off of blocks on combo blocks or allowing defensive linemen to push through contact and Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
challenge the ball carrier in the backfield. Guillermo is an intelligent player who; with some steep reconditioning
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
would be worth a look. Likely a practice squad candidate for any interested franchises.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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going to make a NFL transition notably difficult. Bond is very effective when given a clean release to pull across Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
sets or work out onto the second level to pick off defensive flow, yet he struggles greatly with the concept of Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
playing with timing in his hands and will consistently catch defenders with his chest. His lack of lower half Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
strength results in these blows negating all forward push and stopping Bond in his tracks. If Bond is to take the Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
next step and be a viable NFL roster caliber prospect, his sense of timing, spatial awareness, aggression and
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
footwork are all going to have to show notable improvement. Likely a Training Camp candidate only.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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K y l e F u l l e r, C e n t e r #55
Date of Birth: 03/04/1994 Redshirt Senior, Baylor University Bears
and his mind's ability to create in live action reps. Fuller is hindered by a myriad of technical problems: his feet Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
are guilty of stopping dead at contact, his hands strike wide, wild and inconsistently, his timing and ability to play Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
with total body synchrony is a large issue and his feel for action happening behind him in the pocket is spotty. If Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
the light goes on for Fuller, he has the physical ability to be a viable potion along an offensive interior. That Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
projection is notably optimistic, however and instead Fuller should be regarded as a late round flier option that
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
warrants consideration due to his size and length.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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EDGE Defender
7.98 8.33 8.66 8.57 None (+0.15)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Myles Garrett is a generational talent; a special player with a startling blend of length, change of direction ability,
linear explosiveness and football intelligence. Garrett battled through a gimpy ankle during the 2016 season; Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
which some may interpret as a regression of skill. Yet on the reps in which Garrett was let off the leash and free Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
to actively pursue penetration, Garrett was as dominant as ever. Garrett effectively utilizes his first step and length Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
to win reps with suddenness and effectively turn the corner on many Offensive Tackles. Garrett was able to add Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
further polish to his run defending skills in 2016; he was more effective holding ground at the point of attack and Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
staying disciplined to squat and force cuts from the ball carrier. Garrett's next step will be adding transitional
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
counters out of stacked blocks with more quickness, but that is a minor gripe. A franchise changing selection.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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EDGE Defender
8.59 6.35 5.18 8.50 None (+0.15)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Alabama Defensive Lineman Jonathan Allen is one of the most polished defensive players in this year's class.
Allen combines an impressive combination of football intelligence/mental processing, fundamental technique and Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
hand work, raw power, length and a strong motor to keep opposing teams off balance at the point of attack. Allen Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
can realistically play in any number of alignments and play effectively; he has the functional strength to play the Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
B-gap, the power and mobility to set the edge as a base 4-3 defensive end and the pass rushing acumen to find Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
mismatches across a protection scheme and be a productive player. Regardless of the scheme, Allen projects as a Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
Day 1 starter and an immediate upgrade to any unit's combined run defending and pass rush. Allen is a safer
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
prospect who, barring injury, should experience great success in the NFL.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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T. J . Wa t t , E D G E D e f e n d e r #42
Date of Birth: 10/11/1994 Redshirt Junior, University of Wisconsin Badgers
EDGE Defender
6.16 7.09 7.27 8.10 Missed 2014 with a knee
injury (+0.15)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
T.J. Watt may still be green on the defensive side of the football; but he is by no means "raw". Watt has
wonderful hand skills at the position and will regularly jolt Offensive Tackles with a compact and powerful punch Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
and win first contact in spite of a lean frame. Watt shows excellent motor and has the ability to work his way into Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
plays all over the field as a result. Watt lacks the stature and power of brother J.J. (Houston Texans) but there is a Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
similar passion for the game; evident in his feverous play style. Watt is still a bit light in the trunk and can get Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
pushed around after initial contact if unable to cleanly disengage. Also, Watt lacks the bend and initial Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
explosiveness that is traditionally associated with a high end pass rusher. That said, Watt makes up for his lack of
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
elite traits there with motor, technique, hand ability and disciplined mental processing. A 3-4 starting OLB.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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EDGE Defender
6.54 6.64 7.34 8.07 None (+0.15)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Stanford's Solomon Thomas is a massive player who has done very well to continue strength and power to a
frame that entered the Cardinal program 20 lbs lighter. Thomas has flawlessly translated that extra weight to a Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
powerful style of play; he is physically overwhelming in many reps as a one on one defender regardless of his Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
alignment. Thomas has the potential to play as a 3T, 5T or a base 4-3 defensive end; his formal assignment is just Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
that: formality. Thomas can move up and down as matchups allow at the next level. Long, fully built and smooth; Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
Thomas has the burst and release to be a much more disruptive player than he was asked to be at Stanford as well, Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
he spent many reps two gapping and reading blockers at the POA. A well rounded player that has multiplicity and
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
upside to grow into an even more dominant player with more urgency and precision through his hands.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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EDGE Defender
6.87 8.66 5.57 8.10 None (+0.15)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Tennessee's Derek Barnett is a fundamentally sound and intelligent EDGE Defender. While Barnett lacks the
physical twitch and upside of some of the other pass rushers in the class; he does showcase a functional skill set Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
and enough pass rush counters to win at the next level. His true value is as a physically dominant run defender: Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
Barnett will overwhelm most comers at the point of attack and does well to push back the line of scrimmage as a Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
means of walling off the boundary. Barnett is a smart player with an understanding of reading blocks and reading Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
pass sets; he has gotten the most out of his physical ability due to the preparation he brings to the table as a Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
player. Barnett is a plug and play starter as a 4-3 Defensive End and has enough versatility to be a chess piece
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
dropping off of the LOS to take away quick throws or cover backs out of the backfield.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Ta c o C h a r l t o n , E D G E D e f e n d e r #33
Date of Birth: 11/07/1994 Senior, University of Michigan Wolverines
LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Michigan State, Utah, Ohio State
EDGE Defender
6.16 5.91 6.91 8.30 None (+0.15)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Taco Charlton has grown into a very strong 4-3 Defensive End prospect. Charlton became a full time starter in
2016; where he illustrated a very good handle of finishing potential plays. Charlton possesses a strong first step, Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
notable amounts of bend, a variable set of hand counters and unteachable levels of length to bring versatility to Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
the table. Charlton has shown this past year to have a good repertoire of pass rush counters; he will frequently Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
splash with an inside spin move with suddenness that puts him into the lap of Quarterbacks if a Tackle is Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
oversetting. Charlton does have some ability to stand up but he's not been exposed to playing in space; he is at his Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
best moving forward. As a run defender, Charlton plays with a strong anchor but will need to add some additional
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
upper body strength to assist in pressing off blockers if missing his first punch. High upside prospect.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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D e r e k R i v e r s , E D G E D e f e n d e r # 11
Date of Birth: Not Available Senior, Youngstown State University Penguins
EDGE Defender
8.45 8.33 7.18 7.50 None (+0.15)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Youngstown State EDGE Defender Derek Rivers projects most favorably to a role as a 3-4 OLB; he will require
notable amounts of space to mitigate some of his current issues in hand usage and block shedding. Rivers is at his Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
best as a rusher when aligned from wide angles, allowing him to utilize his explosiveness to the best of his ability Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
to pressure Offense Tackles on deep pass sets before either turning the corner, bulling through or countering Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
inside. Rivers as both a run defender and a pass rusher, will need to continue to work on what to do when his Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
initial block beating hand counter does not strike, too often he will get stuck in the mud with a blocker and not be Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
able to uncover and work into a pursuit role. Rivers plays with a hot motor and his movement skills should make
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
him an attractive developmental pass rusher going forward.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Ta k k a r i s t M c K i n l e y , E D G E D e f e n d e r #98
Date of Birth: N/A (JUCO) Senior, University of California (Los Angeles) Bruins
EDGE Defender
6.59 6.53 6.54 8.23 Winter 2017 Shoulder
labrum surgery (+0.15)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
UCLA's Takkarist McKinley has exploded onto the draft radar with a dominating 2016 campaign. McKinley is an
explosive, quick twitch athlete with movement skills that are going to be an immediate asset to a NFL defense. Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
McKinley is effortless in both forward and lateral transitions; the transitional quickness illustrated with his hands, Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
hips and feet are all highly impressive to watch. McKinley has the movement skills and functional strength to Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
play in any defensive front but working him from wider angles is likely going to yield greater results as a pass Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
rusher and allow him to sustain an outside arm free in the run game. Is capable of physically dominating TEs in Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
the run game and has enough motor to hold ground against most OTs in that area as well. Looks to have the
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
profile of a 1st RD NFL pass rusher due to length and twitch.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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EDGE Defender
6.79 4.45 6.93 8.23 2014 ACL Tear.
2015 Hip fracture. (+0.15)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Auburn's Carl Lawson is similar to former Ohio State Defensive End Noah Spence, minus the off field concerns.
Instead, Lawson has some medical issues which will weigh heavily on his draft status. From a physicality Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
standpoint, Lawson brings an admirable amount of functional strength and pairs it with electric explosiveness. Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
Lawson has a highly translatable skill set to either a wide angle 4-3 rusher or a 3-4 rush linebacker. Lawson is at Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
his best when attacking Quarterbacks with speed and moving forward into the line of scrimmage. His Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
explosiveness is obvious from either a two or three point stance, so this is a player that can feasibly be moved Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
around defensive sets if needed to be a chess piece rusher. Lawson finally blossomed with his production and
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
health in 2016 and figures to be an early draft selection in 2017; pending on his physicals.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Iowa, North Carolina, Notre Dame
EDGE Defender
8.00 7.82 5.02 7.60 None (+0.15)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Pittsburgh Ejuan Price will be an interesting case study in NFL boundary rushers. Price has the center of gravity,
bend, explosiveness and technical skills to be a successful pass rusher on the NFL level; yet he has a notable lack Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
of length which creeps up when Price is harassed and concedes a clean fit with hands on his chest. Price may Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
have more of a pass rush specialist or rotational role at the next level but if placed in a defensive system that Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
encourages backfield penetration and assertiveness at a high volume, there's potential for 3 down contributions. Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
Price's best traits are his short area quickness and agility, his hand counters to win at first contact in spite of length Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
and his ability to play with power from a bent position as he works his way through bodies or contact. Not a
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
universal scheme player and his size will hurt his evaluation notably but a very good football player.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: North Carolina, Iowa, Ohio State
EDGE Defender
6.26 6.41 5.76 7.80 None (+0.15)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Illinois EDGE Dawuane Smoot has a strong blend of run defending and pass rush skill that he brings to the NFL
level; which should make him a fairly high draft selection. Smoot lacks the elite explosiveness of some of his Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
contemporaries but he compliments his athleticism with a strong head on his shoulders; his play diagnosis skills Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
are strong and he's a technically savvy defender in terms of how to get off of blocks and how to find the football. Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
As a rusher, Smoot shows nice tilt and cornering ability when he trusts his angle; although too frequently he will Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
work into a favorable position before pulling off of his track and trying to work back inside across the face of the Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
Tackle. If Smoot can get more assertive and more consistent in pressing that edge track; his pass rush transition
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
will be much, much smoother and allow him to carry a notably bigger imprint on the game.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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EDGE Defender
7.88 7.82 7.49 7.00 None (+0.15)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Utah EDGE Defender Hunter Dimick brings an impressive intensity to the game. His athletic measurables are
only passable, yet there is a motor and urgency to Dimick's game that oozes enthusiasm for football. While that Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
will put a cap on Dimick's upside due to challenges in finding ways for his skillset to translate to the NFL level, Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
Dimick brings a strong understanding of how to utilize his hands to avoid contact and will have some success in Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
both pass and run defending as a result. Dimick lacks the desirable length to play into the teeth of the POA but he Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
does show abilities as a slash player or pressure player and should be able to challenge the ball if let off the leash Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
and encourages to cause penetration. Dimick may be best suited for a Wide 9 style defensive front; where his
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
wide angles can protect him as a run defender .Should find a home in a defensive line rotation.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Ry a n A n d e r s o n , E D G E D e f e n d e r #22
Date of Birth: Not Available Redshirt Senior, University of Alabama Crimson Tide
EDGE Defender
7.60 5.52 5.41 7.83 None (+0.15)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Alabama's EDGE Defender Ryan Anderson may not fit the role of a splash rusher; yet he has a high floor as a pro
prospect and should find success as an OLB run defender in three man fronts. Anderson has enough pass rush Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
acumen that he is a candidate to drop a hand in the dirt and rush from outside; although he has been moved Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
around at Alabama and won with some interior rushes as well. Overall, Anderson has nice polish and understands Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
how he wins: he's an overwhelming power player with the pop in his hands/frame to overwhelm the opposition. Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
Anderson should not be asked to play in high leverage situations in space; he lacks the lateral mobility or Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
explosion to accelerate and cover high amounts of ground on his own. Not a blue chip player but a technically
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
sound and smart player who should be a cog in a starting lineup for multiple contracts.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Tr e y H e n d r i c k s o n , E D G E D e f e n d e r #9
Date of Birth: 12/05/1994 Senior, Florida Atlantic University Owls
LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Miami (FL), Western Kentucky, Florida
EDGE Defender
7.30 6.53 7.36 7.23 None (+0.15)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Florida Atlantic Defensive End Trey Hendrickson is a curious case of production vs. missed production.
Hendrickson is a twitchy athlete with good movement skills and necessary functional power to be a force along Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
the defensive front. And while Hendrickson tallied nearly 30 sacks in his time with the Owls; he left notable Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
amounts of production on the table. Hendrickson's motor runs hot and at full speed all of the time but his angles Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
are passive and as a result he carries himself out of a number of plays that a more assertive attack would be able Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
to finish. This bodes well for projecting a ceiling for Hendrickson, who illustrated his explosive qualities at the Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
2017 NFL Combine to re-affirm what is seen on his college film resume. Hendrickson should be regarded as a
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
Defensive End candidate in a 4-3 defensive unit and would be worthy of a selection late in the second day.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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EDGE Defender
6.41 6.69 5.53 7.60 None (+0.15)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Missouri's Charles Harris is a well built pass rusher with the tools to be a reliable, high end starter at the NFL
level. Where Harris is in need of improvement is with some of his play diagnosis skills and his football IQ. Too Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
often he is his own worst enemy and fails to adjust his course based on his initial sight lines. As a rusher, Harris Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
provides an explosive mix of twitch and power; which makes him a handful to account for on the boundary. Yet Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
when Harris is let to roam the edge as he has been in Missouri, it promotes poor habits in the run game and too Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
often Harris will have run himself out of contention for plays. Harris will require some mental reconditioning in Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
order to even out the end results of his play on a snap by snap basis. With that said, his size/athleticism profile
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
warrants consideration on late Day 2; as he is a highly potent linear athlete.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Tennessee Chattanooga Defensive End Keionta Davis brings intrigue as a potential Day 3 investment. His
physical skill set is not especially notable; he lacks high end burst or mobility skills. Yet Davis has a knack for Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
working around bodies and being highly productive and disruptive in the backfield. Some of this is the byproduct Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
of his level of competition on the FCS level; however Davis has traits that look to translate regardless of his Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
situation. For starters, Davis' ability to flatten pass rush tracks and get home are impressive. That trait combined Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
with a good baseline level of raw power will make him someone that cannot be given a soft pass set, or else he Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
will be able to generate quality pressure. Davis should be considered a rotational player and has upside as a depth
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
piece as a base 4-3 defensive end. Would be a good get in the middle of Day 3.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: North Carolina, Iowa, Ohio State
EDGE Defender
3.82 6.41 5.99 7.87 2014 fusion of
disc in neck (+0.15)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Illinois EDGE Defender Carroll Phillips brings excellent movement skills and twitch to a pass rushing role.
Phillips is quick, nimble in tight areas and brings some of the better cornering skills to the table when compared Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
to any other pass rusher in the class. Phillips' speed rush is difficult to stop, as he's capable of producing steep tilt Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
with high speed to keep his center of gravity low and his surface area small. Against the run, Phillips is an Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
effective slash defender but will need to play with either wide angles as a 3-4 OLB or as a backside pursuit LB on Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
the second level to negate some issues with playing with strength at the point of attack. Phillips has good pop in Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
his hands but lacks the general strength to disengage and work off of blocks with consistency. Medical clearance
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
is going to be vital as well with a neck fusion back in 2014 that cost him half a season.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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D e m a r c u s Wa l k e r, E D G E D e f e n d e r # 4 4
Date of Birth: 12/30/1994 Senior, Florida State University Seminoles
EDGE Defender
8.44 6.87 6.51 6.93 None (+0.15)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
In spite of some impressive disruption numbers throughout his career at Florida State, EDGE Demarcus Walker is
a prospect that is going to have to face some kind of transition in jumping to the next level. As a base 4-3 DE, Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
Walker can play to his strengths: he is an edge setting run defender who is difficult to uproot and provides some Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
plus pass rush ability when kicked inside where he's able to work over a blocker in two separate pathways. Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
Walker is too stiff and un-explosive to be relied upon as a boundary rusher at the next level; he struggled to flat- Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
ten and turn the corner against many comers at the college level. Due to his tempered upside and scheme specific Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
role, Walker is likely a player that is going to be less valued on Draft weekend than casual CFB fans would
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
expect. If a team is able to work Walker into regular reps in the B-gap, he has his best chance to succeed.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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EDGE Defender
6.50 4.95 7.33 7.23 None (+0.15)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
The less heralded EDGE from Texas A&M, Daeshon Hall shows likable traits and a number of promising skills
that should make him a high upside selection in the 2017 NFL Draft. Hall has great length, above average twitch Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
off of the line and effective hands when able to coil and explode to pop blockers and reset the LOS. Where Hall is Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
currently lacking is in some of the finer points of finding the football and working effectively as a boundary Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
rusher from tight angles. Hall is not stiff but has issues with turning the corner and pressing to close down angles Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
off the edge when contacted and taking resistance. Hall counters this with a nice inside move and good hand Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
power to run through passive tackles. Hall projects favorably as a stand up OLB but has the size to play with his
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
hand in the ground. Moving forward, adding additional polish can add notable results. Starter potential.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Ta r e l l B a s h a m , E D G E D e f e n d e r #93
Date of Birth: 03/18/1994 Senior, Ohio University Bobcats
LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Minnesota, Western Michigan, App. State
EDGE Defender
6.56 6.30 6.25 7.20 None (+0.15)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Ohio's Tarell Basham is an intriguing EDGE defender with the upside to become a starting NFL defender.
Basham has the functional strength and length to play with his hand in the ground but also illustrates some Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
impressive movement skills and fluidity in space; suggesting he could also be a fit for a standup rush OLB. Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
Basham is at his best when he's given space to work and play forward; there his movement skills can be given the Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
chance to take over and put him in position to make splash plays. Too frequently Basham does not trust his Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
mobility and twitch; instead pulling out of rushes or passing on the chance to press through contact and disrupt Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
the ball carrier. Yet his movement skills and natural strength led to a highly productive college career, one that
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
could continue to be highly productive if he's able to learn to maximize his skills. A Day 3 high upside selection.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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EDGE Defender
8.32 6.30 8.04 6.50 None (+0.15)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Kansas State Defensive End Jordan Willis has enjoyed a fruitful and productive college career. Willis is a
physically limited athlete but does appear to have a firm niche role at the next level as a run defending defensive Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
end. Willis has a hard time with cornering as a pass rusher and with re-direction skills in space; this notable lag Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
takes away from what is a good first step and forces Willis to slow himself down, frequently taking himself out of Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
the play as a result. Willis is an intelligent football player and is built like a pro defensive lineman; that paired Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
with strong anchor ability at the POA should provide him a sustainable future at the NFL level. Teams Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
considering an investment into Willis should temper their expectations if they are looking for the same level of
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
disruption that he was able to produce at Kansas State, however.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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EDGE Defender
8.38 5.91 6.13 6.90 None (+0.15)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Wisconsin EDGE Defender Vince Biegel has the look of a quality NFL defender; even if his starting upside and
ability to be a high impact player are limited. Biegel is a reliable edge setter in the run game and is fairly versatile Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
to play in space in the shallow portions of the field. Biegel lacks the high end twitch and explosiveness in order to Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
be a true impact defender and his lack of acceleration will take him out of plays that a more explosive athlete Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
would be able to finish. Biegel's best fit is potentially off the ball; he's not especially fluid but he does play to his Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
strengths and understands what his body can and cannot do in regard to change of direction skills. Biegel Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
physically has baseline NFL strength and is an intelligent player; helping him to maximize his impact. Biegel
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
projects as a Day 3 prospect but should have success playing into a second contract.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Av e r y M o s s , E D G E D e f e n d e r #9
Date of Birth: 09/16/1994 Redshirt Senior, Youngstown State University Penguins
EDGE Defender
7.41 5.85 6.15 7.03 None (+0.15)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Former Nebraska Cornhusker Avery Moss transferred to the Youngstown State program after two years and was
able to establish himself as a formidable force at the FCS level. Moss lacks the bend and first step twitch of Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
teammate Derek Rivers; yet he has notably more power and is an impressive physical specimen when tasked with Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
combating blockers at the POA and when able to attack as a rusher with his hands. Moss is not going to inspire Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
with his ability to rush around the corner and flatten with speed; yet his ability to play as a power rusher is evident Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
very shortly after sampling his film and should provide him an opportunity to be part of a rotation along a four Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
man front. Moss should not be tasked with playing as a stand up or space defender but in tight spaces and on
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
passing downs he can be a great supplemental piece to get after Tackles with length and powerful hands.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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EDGE Defender
5.20 4.00 6.43 7.70
2016 Gun charge.
Additional off the field concerns
(illegal substances). (+0.15)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Alabama's Tim Williams is a pure speed rusher; his bend and explosiveness give him a pathway to immediately
see playing time and be a contributing player on passing down and distances at the next level. Williams is a Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
finesse defender; he lacks the anchor or functional strength to sit down with consistency at the point of attack and Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
sustain gap integrity. As a result, his best fit schematically would be a wide 9 style attack defense, where his Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
explosiveness and penetration skills can disrupt the mesh point on slow developing run plays and the top of the Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
pocket for passers. Williams has a notable amount of red tape off the field that teams will need to be comfortable Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
with prior to investing an early draft selection in him and it likely will result in a delay in his name being called.
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
Williams has potential to be a high impact defender but his lack of a complete game should cause a slide.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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EDGE Defender
7.96 7.20 6.10 6.60 2014 misdemeanor
assault and gun charge (+0.15)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Former TCU and current Louisville EDGE Defender Devonte Fields is likely going to project as a pass rush
specialist at the NFL level. Fields is sorely lacking in frame, strength, hand techniques and body awareness to get Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
off of blocks and separate and make plays as a run defender or as a rusher after first contact. Fields is at his best Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
when directed into the backfield to attack the Quarterback; especially when he's able to play against an open end Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
of the formation where his initial step and acceleration skills are allowed to flash. Fields has high end ability as a Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
speed rusher and can corner well to flatten and finish at the Quarterback. Fields' transfer from TCU was marred Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
with some off the field issues as well; those will need to be glossed over and could potentially cause further
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
devaluation of Fields as a prospect. Should only warrant consideration on Day 3.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Boise State, Utah, Washington State
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Washington's Joe Mathis is going to have a number of hurdles to clear prior to a NFL franchise investing a
notable selection on him in the spring. First and foremost, Mathis has some durability concerns that have cost him Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
notable playing time throughout the course of his career. These issues must be addressed through medicals. Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
Furthermore, Mathis elected to leave the team early in spite of the Huskies clinching a spot in the 2016 College Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
Football Playoff. That decision will likely rub decision makers wrong; especially after he announced after the Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
injury that a berth in the Rose Bowl would lead him back to the lineup. On the field, Mathis is irregular with his Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
results, a byproduct of some spotty hand usage. When able to attack and stab at blockers early in sets Mathis is
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
fully capable of winning repetitions with his hands. Adding further polish there will maximize on field product.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Louisiana State Defensive Lineman Lewis Neal lacks the measurables and athletic ability to warrant
consideration as an every down player at the next level. With that said, Neal can bring quality leverage IQ and run Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
defending techniques to a defensive unit that is looking for quality depth at the base end position. Neal's hands Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
are loaded with power and allow him to stonewall many potential blocks with a clean punch. Neal's ability to Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
influence plays as a playmaker is tempered by tightness through the hips and less than inspiring twitch to Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
illustrate range. Yet there's a solid foundation that Neal's game is built upon and should have his NFL home Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
feeling good about a high floor, low ceiling prospect. Neal should be kicked inside on any potential passing reps
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
but can be a flexible player along the defensive front when playing the run.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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B r y a n C o x J r, E D G E D e f e n d e r #94
Date of Birth: Not Available Redshirt Senior, University of Florida Gators
EDGE Defender
7.92 4.28 4.74 7.10 Injury marred 2016,
including a thumb injury (+0.15)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Cox Jr. had his Senior season cut short due to a number of injuries; primarily a thumb issue in late October. Cox,
the son of NFL veteran Bryan Cox; is a physically stout and well slapped together football player who is going to Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
attract interest in the middle rounds. Cox Jr. has a subtle amount of mobility for a big man; he does not give off Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
the same lumbering vibe that others of similar stature do. With that said, he is a bit limited in lateral range and Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
does not appear to possess the lower body explosiveness to be a backside defender or featured pass rusher at the Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
next level. Instead, Cox Jr. appears to be a strong value as a base 4-3 defensive end who can compliment as a Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
rusher courtesy of a hot running motor and physical strength. Cox Jr. on a deep team would likely be a rotational
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
player but if pressed into service could provide adequate performance as a starting base DE in a 4-3 scheme.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Florida State, Clemson, North Carolina
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Former Hurricanes rush player Al-Quadin Muhammad was a high profile prep recruit prior to committing to
Miami. During his three years with the program, Muhammad was suspended twice (once for a physical Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
altercation that cost him the entire 2014 season) and again for the season opener in 2015 before being dismissed Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
from the program in the summer of 2016. The disciplinary issues for Muhammad have detracted from what is a Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
very promising physical skill set. A team is going to feel comfortable with Muhammad's mental maturity prior to Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
drafting him; however there is an undeniable blend of length, explosion and mobility here that makes Muhammad Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
an intriguing middle/late round option. Ceiling is an every down high quality starter. Floor is a UDFA who plays
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
himself off of a roster. Muhammad physically projects well to any system but has stand up ability for 3-4 OLB.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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EDGE Defender
5.89 5.68 4.93 6.27 None (+0.15)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Pennsylvania State Defensive End Garrett Sickels is an early entrant into the 2017 NFL Draft. Sickels, a two year
starter with the program, has a steep developmental curve ahead in order to find relevance in the NFL. Sickels is Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
lacking in a number of traits and skills; including twitch, power and hand techniques. Where Sickels has won to Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
date is as a high motor, intelligent player who makes a ton of second effort plays and cleans up a mess down the Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
field. Unfortunately, such plays will be harder to come by at the next level and Sickels is going to be much more Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
technically savvy and powerful with his hands if he is to get off blocks with consistency at the next level. NFL Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
franchises should regard Sickels as an undrafted free agent; as he's currently lacking in movement skills, strength
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
and pass rusher traits for the next level.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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2 0 1 7 F i v e Te c h D E R a n k i n g s
- 3-4 Defensive Ends -
C h r i s Wo r m l e y, F i v e Te c h D E # 4 3
Date of Birth: 10/25/1993 Redshirt Senior, University of Michigan Wolverines
LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Utah, Michigan State, Ohio State
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Michigan's Chris Wormley is a challenging projection in comparison to many of the other IDL in this year's class.
Wormley was frequently utilized as a base 4-3 defensive end at Michigan; a role that does not play to his Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
strengths and makes his projection just that: a projection. Wormley illustrates some of the best control and anchor Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
at the POA when compared to any defensive lineman in this year's class. His ability to reset the LOS and anchor Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
is on par with Jonathan Allen. Wormley is not as explosive or functional in space and therefore is somewhat Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
limited to a traditional 2 gapping role that can be asked to work inside on pass rush situations; where his natural Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
athleticism and combination of size and power can overwhelm interior blockers. Wormley can be a high end
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
starter at the next level and should be valued towards the end of Day 1 or beginning of Day 2 by 3-4 schemes.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Ta n o h K p a s s a g n o n , F i v e Te c h D E # 9 2
Date of Birth: 06/14/1994 Redshirt Senior, Villanova University Wildcats
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
NFL franchises will be intrigued with Kpassagnon's potential; he appears to just be scratching the surface of his
natural abilities and their application to the field. Kpassagnon has played as an EDGE defender, yet his best reps Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
are consistently as a penetration style defender playing or attacking the B-gap. Kpassagnon has impressive Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
movement skills and mobility for his size; he has the ability to work across the face of blockers in slants and Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
sustain forward push into the backfield. However, when watching Kpassagnon; it's evident there's a notable Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
amount of refinement. It's a very real possibility that Kpassagnon will be coveted by a team that runs a lot of three Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
man fronts and likes to get gap penetration on the second day of the draft. Yet for him to round out his skill set
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
and reach his tremendous ceiling he's going to need to work on hand counters and his get off at the snap.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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I s a a c R o c h e l l , F i v e Te c h D E # 9 0
Date of Birth: N/A Senior, Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Notre Dame Defensive Lineman Isaac Rochell is a nice niche option for a team that frequently implements a three
man front. Rochell is at his best as a B-gap defender tasked with occupying offensive linemen to allow teammates Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
to flow cleanly and pursue the football. Rochell lacks suddenness and disruption skills; so a role as a three down Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
player may not be the optimal set of responsibilities. As a two down B-gap defender, Rochell can provide returns. Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
Rochell lacks the movement skills and upside of fellow ND defensive lineman Sheldon Day; but he provides a Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
more translatable body type and should find a home on a NFL roster. If Rochell can further advance his hands as Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
a rusher, he may have some room for growth but by and large his physical limitations and skill set will prevent
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
him from greatly exceeding his current role and film resume he's established throughout his career.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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N o b l e N w a c h u k w u , F i v e Te c h D E # 9 7
Date of Birth: 11/30/1993 Redshirt Senior, West Virginia University Mountaineers
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
West Virginia's Noble Nwachukwu is a physically stout player that was somewhat miscast in the WVU 3-3-5
base defense. Nwachukwu showcases adequate levels of functional strength and length to play as a B-gap Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
defender; however his collegiate role featured him far too often trying to win as a pass rusher around the edge. Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
Nwachukwu lacks the general bend and twitch to be successful in such a role; yet he can be highly effective as a Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
run defender to occupy offensive lineman and keep second level flow to a minimum. In a base 3-4 defensive unit, Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
Nwachukwu can be a positive influence and role player to rotate along the front and keep bodies fresh; allowing Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
LBs to cleanly get into pursuit and chase down the football. A Day 3 option; Nwachukwu offers limited upside
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
and little high end playmaking ability but should be a quality depth option.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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D a r i u s H a m i l t o n , F i v e Te c h D E # 9 1
Date of Birth: Not Available Redshirt Senior, Rutgers University Scarlet Knights
4.29
8.01 5.96 (Size only) 6.41 2015 knee injury
(missed season)
Five Tech DE (None)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Rutgers Defensive Lineman Darius Hamilton enters the NFL with the unenviable role of a true "tweener".
Hamilton lacks the length and twitch to play as a boundary pass rusher and is missing the anchor and lower body Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
strength to be relied upon as a three down player on the interior. As a result, Hamilton projects as a depth and Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
rotational player on the inside; where he can utilize his natural quickness to the best of his ability and generate Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
pressure on obvious passing situations. Hamilton has attempted to maximize his frame but shedding some of the Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
additional weight and playing to his strengths as an athlete would help him to maximize his ability and offer him Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
the best chance to find a home on a 53 man roster in the NFL. Hamilton will be a late round candidate but a 2015
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
knee injury could linger and render him a UDFA target.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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D e a t r i c h W i s e J r ; F i v e Te c h D E # 4 8
Date of Birth: 07/26/1994 Redshirt Senior, University of Arkansas Razorbacks
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Arkansas Defensive End Deatrich Wise Jr. is a player between positions: he's lacking in the twitch and fluidity to
be relied upon as a boundary EDGE defender but also needs refinement with his hand placement to be more Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
effective playing the run game. While Wise Jr. is a player between roles he does showcase some notable upside, Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
especially if he's able to develop his skills and play as an interior defensive lineman. Wise Jr. has a great deal of Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
length and some impressive pass rushing ability; he's got a knack for utilizing his length to cause havoc at the Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
point of first contact and creating push forward into the pocket. Wise Jr. would have to put some weight on and Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
vastly improve the consistency of his hand techniques in order to find success and a starting role at the next level,
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
but there is an natural ability package here that should get coaches excited on Day 3.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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2 0 1 7 D e f e n s i v e Ta c k l e R a n k i n g s
POSITION OVERALL EVALUATION
POSITION NAME SCHOOL
RANK RANK SCORE
1 69 DT Malik McDowell Michigan State 7.50
Tackling: What kind of tackling technique does the DT display? Does he wrap up, “bite Versatility: Is this a defender with the ability to fulfill numerous roles up and down Project Player/Practice Squad Candidate, Priority UDFA 5.75 - 5.99
the ball”, bring his feet? What kind of range does he have with his length? the LOS? Can he be a three down defender or a niche specialist?
Training Camp Contributor, UDFA < 5.75
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M a l i k M c D o w e l l , D e f e n s i v e Ta c k l e # 4
Date of Birth: 06/20/1996 Junior, Michigan State University Spartans
Defensive Tackle
5.56 5.35 7.12 8.14 None (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Michigan State's Malik McDowell flashes similarly to former Florida State DL Mario Edwards Jr. Both are
somewhat of tweener prospects with the physical power to be effective on the inside and the twitch to be relevant Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
on the edge. McDowell has issues coming to balance and can too frequently get tunnel vision when attacking the Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
backfield. Yet there is a very solid foundation of traits here that can be remodeled and re-tasked to have a much Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
more consistent impact and capitalize on his combination of twitch, redirection skills and hand power. McDowell Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
projects favorably into a multiple front defense; he can play an edge setting role, be a B-gap defender or work at Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
three technique. His best fit may be as a penetration oriented three technique, where his initial get off and hand
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
work can allow for chaos in the pocket and put him closer to the football.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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L a r r y O g u n j o b i , D e f e n s i v e Ta c k l e #65
Date of Birth: 06/03/1994 Senior, University of Charlotte 49ers
Defensive Tackle
7.89 7.31 6.34 7.50 None (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Charlotte Defensive Tackle Larry Ogunjobi is a likeable interior defensive line prospect. Ogunjobi is a disruptive,
compact player along the defensive interior and has the movement skills to slash and penetrate the backfield with Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
consistency at the next level. On limited opportunities against higher profile competition, Ogunjobi was still Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
disruptive, if not productive; suggesting that his skills are more translatable than some may be willing to give Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
credit for. Ogunjobi has a fair amount of versatility and the ability to play as a LOS defender or as a penetration Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
defender, although his best fit would be for a system that utilizes penetration and allows him to use his lateral Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
quickness and sudden hands at the LOS to get hip to hip with blockers and mirror the football. In a class with a
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
number of strong defensive linemen, Ogunjobi would be a strong value at some point in the middle of Round 2.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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N a z a i r J o n e s , D e f e n s i v e Ta c k l e # 9 0
Date of Birth: 12/13/1994 Redshirt Junior, University of North Carolina Tar Heels
LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Miami (FL), Virginia Tech, Clemson
Defensive Tackle
5.50 7.20 5.54 7.99 None (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
North Carolina Defensive Tackle Nazair Jones has all the traits one looks for in a starting interior defensive
lineman at the next level. Jones has plus length and shows some very intelligent usages of hand work in order to Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
slip past blocks. Jones also showcases excellent lateral range and the ability to consistently work up and down the Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
LOS and be a solid piece of a front seven unit if tasked with sustaining gap leverage as a run defender. Jones does Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
not possess elite athletic traits, which limits his ceiling to a certain degree. Yet he is fluid, mobile, has strong Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
functional intelligence and understands angles. An area of improvement for Jones would be improving his anchor Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
on block sheds; as there are times in which he will concede some space before slipping off blocks and having to
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
re-fill the alley. Jones has the ability to be a starting interior lineman and is a scheme diverse prospect.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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E d d i e Va n d e r d o e s , N o s e Ta c k l e # 4 7
Date of Birth: 10/13/1994 Redshirt Junior, University of California (Los Angeles) Bruins
Defensive Tackle
6.44 6.53 6.98 7.61 2015 Torn ACL (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Defensive Tackle Eddie Vanderdoes returned in 2016 for a successful campaign after suffering a torn ACL in the
2015 season opener. Vanderdoes appears to be back to full strength; he's a load to uproot and consistently holds Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
the point of attack with greater consistency than his teammates along the LOS. Vanderdoes has powerful hands, Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
which allow for strong blows and negating initial push of opposition. Furthermore, Vanderdoes shows a strong Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
awareness of working to sustain hands inside, allowing for clean block disengagement and challenges of the alley Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
if teams are attempting to run off of his hip. Where Vanderdoes is limited is his overall range along the POA; Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
there are many plays a more mobile or nimble footed player could finish. Vanderdoes simply lacks the range to
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
play outside the A/B-gaps and should be considered a true two down Nose Tackle as a result.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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C a l e b B r a n t l e y , D e f e n s i v e Ta c k l e # 5 7
Date of Birth: 09/02/1995 Redshirt Junior, University of Florida Gators
Defensive Tackle
6.92 5.96 5.50 7.69 None (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Florida's Defensive Tackle Caleb Brantley is the latest in a long lineage of disruptive defensive linemen to come
through the Gators program. Brantley is an excellent one gap penetration style player and should figure to Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
contribute immediately in a similar role without much delay at the NFL level. Brantley's get off at the snap is a Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
high end trait and will cause a great deal of disruptiveness. While Brantley is a high end gap penetrator, he is not Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
a universal style player. Brantley has some issue finding the football and playing off of blocks when squatting Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
along the LOS. He has the anchor ability yet in a role that requires Brantley to squat at the line will rob him of Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
what he does best. Brantley in a penetration style defense can be an immediate impact and fill a starting role.
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
Figures to hold a Day 2 value in the draft and can be a potential steal in the right system.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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C a r l o s W a t k i n s , D e f e n s i v e Ta c k l e # 9 4
Date of Birth: 12/05/1993 Redshirt Senior, Clemson University Tigers
Defensive Tackle
8.40 7.53 6.44 6.94
Involved in severe auto accident in
2013, suffered blood clots and back/
hip injuries (lost 30 lbs. in recovery) (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Clemson Defensive Tackle Carlos Watkins is an impressive story; having fought back from some incredible
versatility in his young life to lead the 2016 National Champion Tigers in sacks (10.5). Watkins' production is a Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
bit of a red herring; however. Watkins is a powerful opponent with great pop in the hands and a motor that is hard Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
to match against any other 310+ lb defensive lineman. Yet Watkins' disengagement skills, both as a run defender Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
and a pass rusher, are inconsistent and will result in some missed opportunities to make splash plays. Watkins' Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
best fit would likely be as a NT in a four man defensive front, where his strength and pop ability allow him to eat Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
double teams at the point of attack and his overall straight ahead power can be utilized on passing downs if
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
isolated against Centers. Should be a quality option early on Day 3 of the draft.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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J a r r o n J o n e s , D e f e n s i v e Ta c k l e # 9 4
Date of Birth: Not Available Redshirt Senior, Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Defensive Tackle
5.53 7.54 5.16 7.61 Summer 2015 Torn MCL
(+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Notre Dame Defensive Lineman Jarron Jones is a visually impressive athlete. He's got tremendous levels of
length and range as a defensive lineman. His 35.50" arm length is displayed with constant effectiveness; he shoots Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
with powerful hands and does very well to lock out and stack would be blockers. Jones has some overwhelming Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
push at the point of attack as well; he's got the ability to put blockers on skates and walk bodies back into the Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
offensive backfield to cause havoc and disruption with regularity. Jones has some issues with lateral redirection; Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
he's not the most fleet of foot. Yet he does show range and good football intelligence in his trench play; which Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
should allow him to have a rotational spot early on in his NFL career. Jones has the capacity with some added
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
urgency in his hand work to develop into a starter at the NFL level.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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V i n c e n t Ta y l o r, D e f e n s i v e Ta c k l e # 9 6
Date of Birth: 01/05/1994 Redshirt Junior, Oklahoma State University Cowboys
Defensive Tackle
6.12 7.87 6.45 7.05 None (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Oklahoma State's Vincent Taylor is an impressive physical specimen, especially when playing in linear situations.
Playing in straight lines allows Taylor to unlock all of the power in his lower half and hands. He's highly effective Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
in stonewalling blocks at the LOS and sustaining his ground to prevent bubbles or creases in the run game. Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
Taylor's block stack ability is excellent, yet there's continued room for improvement in getting off of such blocks Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
with suddenness. Taylor is late to shed and has issues with getting his hands clear to challenge ball carriers when Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
having to sort through blockers. As a pass rusher, Taylor brings nice push along the interior but lacks polish to Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
play around linemen and turning the corner and flattening to the Quarterback appears foreign to him. Should be a
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
viable rotation player and low ceiling interior A gap defender for teams early on Day 3.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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J a l e e l J o h n s o n , D e f e n s i v e Ta c k l e # 6 7
Date of Birth: 07/12/1994 Redshirt Senior, University of Iowa Hawkeyes
Defensive Tackle
6.17 6.41 4.49 7.58 None (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Iowa Defensive Tackle Jaleel Johnson is a powerful defender along the LOS and will immediately be a featured
upgrade to a NFL franchise's run defense as a rookie. Johnson lacks the high end explosiveness or burst to be a Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
true impact player in all phases of the game but he has the functional strength and ability to read blocks to be a Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
force along the inside and cause havoc in the run game. Johnson is likable for his motor as well; he rarely is Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
caught lagging behind the play and does well to get down the field in pursuit of the football. Johnson's value is Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
vest slotted on Day 2 of the NFL Draft; as he lacks the natural ability to win consistently as a pass rusher. He Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
does have three down value, however, as his raw power, hand strength and length will be a consistent factor in
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
collapsing the pocket and causing discomfort in Quarterbacks surveying the field.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Ta n z e l S m a r t , D e f e n s i v e Ta c k l e # 7 7
Date of Birth: 11/06/1994 Senior, Tulane University Green Wave
Defensive Tackle
6.15 8.55 4.20 7.28 None (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Tulane's Tanzel Smart is an attractive option for aggressive defensive fronts looking to add gap penetration skills.
This is not a universal prospect and Smart would fair poorly as a two gap defender; he wins with initial quickness Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
and bend ability to re-adjust positioning and work into a favorable position after beating offensive linemen Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
quickly out of their stances. Smart shows some versatility as an interior rusher as well; hitting rip and swim Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
moves to pop through creases in pass protection and quickly close on Quarterbacks. Where Smart can improve is Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
with his balance and foot placement; when having to re-direct Smart will take false steps or plant on too shallow Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
of a step and get feet crossed up when trying to get into pursuit. Smart holds some upside to four man fronts
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
looking for some additional burst and penetration skills; would be a viable option late on Day 2 or early on Day 3.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Tr e y v o n H e s t e r, D e f e n s i v e Ta c k l e # 9 1
Date of Birth: 09/21/1992 Redshirt Senior, University of Toledo Rockets
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Toledo Defensive Tackle Treyvon Hester is a disruptive pass rushing threat on the interior, thanks to some a nifty
ability to maneuver in the pocket and a fairly athletic frame. Hester is going to need to continue to develop his Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
skill set if his college production is going to follow him to the NFL level. Hester is lacking in ability to press Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
through lateral contact and finish opportunities to press through creases in the running game. Additionally, Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
Hester's initial get off should only be categorized as above average. His snap anticipation is irregular and therefor Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
so are his results. Hester's run defending leaves something to be desired; he's currently running much hotter on Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
passing plays but still needs to speed up his hands and add to his hand counters to win at and after first contact.
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
Hester is a late Day 3 option for teams that implement a four man front with upside as a rotation pass rusher.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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J o e y I v i e I V, D e f e n s i v e Ta c k l e # 9 1
Date of Birth: Not Available Senior, University of Florida Gators
Defensive Tackle
5.09 4.16 6.83 7.35 None (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Florida Defensive Tackle Joey Ivie brings an excellent gap penetration skill set to the table as a NFL prospect.
Ivie shows great hand fluidity and understanding of how to leverage the opposition's hands into false contact and Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
continue unimpeded into the backfield. Ivie plays an aggressive, violent brand of football and will regularly drop Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
devastating hits on ball carriers in the backfield. Ivie's skillset needs more development as a gap defender playing Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
along the LOS; he's currently a bit too soft to stack and absorb contact from double teams. Yet there's immediate Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
value here for teams looking for interior pass rush or a player who can step in and cause havoc as part of a Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
defensive line rotational unit. Ivie should be a mid-round target and can realistically contribute on passing downs
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
early in his career while working towards his ceiling as an every down player.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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E l i j a h Q u a l l s , D e f e n s i v e Ta c k l e # 11
Date of Birth: Not Available Redshirt Junior, University of Washington Huskies
Defensive Tackle
6.85 5.52 6.53 6.86 None (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Washington Defensive Tackle Elijah Qualls brings an impressive motor for a player of his size to the table. When
on the field, Qualls is consistently showing second and third effort in pursuit to the football. Qualls has some nice Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
qualities in his hand work as well. He hits with heavy blows when able to punch and extend, as well as showcases Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
a very effective pull counter to get offensive linemen off of their set and create an avenue for penetration to the Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
backfield. Qualls, for all of his strength, has some issues at the point of attack that are going to require attention. Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
Most notably, Qualls gets uprooted far too easily when impacted laterally and needs to get his hips down with Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
some greater consistency. If he can sort out his lapses in anchor, Qualls can be a rotational player with some pass
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
rush upside at the NFL level. Should be a Day 3 investment.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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D a l v i n To m l i n s o n , D e f e n s i v e Ta c k l e # 5 4
Date of Birth: Not Available Redshirt Senior, University of Alabama Crimson Tide
Defensive Tackle
5.30 4.56 5.54 7.43 None (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Alabama Defensive Linemen Dalvin Tomlinson capitalized on a starting role in 2016 with the Crimson Tide;
parlaying that into a strong performance on tape and an opportunity to showcase his skillset to a greater degree at Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
the 2017 Reese's Senior Bowl. The all star circuit was a chance for evaluators to see another side of Tomlinson; Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
who was used as a space eater and power player in the SEC. Tomlinson was highly effective in such role thanks Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
to powerful hands, a consistent base and active feet to stay balanced. Yet there's some subtle fluidity to his game Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
and nuance to work over blockers at the point of attack and manipulate bodies as a means of creating a crease to Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
disengage and challenge the football. Tomlinson should be regarded as an early down interior run defender and
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
his strength and functional power will make him a strong candidate to see snaps in early downs as a rookie.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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M o n t r a v i u s A d a m s , D e f e n s i v e Ta c k l e # 1
Date of Birth: 07/24/1995 Senior, Auburn University Tigers
Defensive Tackle
8.09 6.30 6.67 6.34 None (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Auburn Defensive Tackle Montravius Adams entered the Tigers program as a highly regarded top recruit out of
high school. In the four years since, Adams has flashed only glimpses of the athletic gifts that made him one of Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
the top HS defensive tackles in the country. Adams has a great first step; his burst and acceleration for his size is Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
a huge asset. Yet there are outstanding issues in mobility, balance, hand work and football IQ that remain Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
unanswered. Adams is too often a bull in a china shop: he lacks polish, nuance or an understanding of reading the Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
action on the field. Instead, Adams is quick to penetrate and push for depth along the LOS. If his path takes him Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
into the football, Adams is quick to finish. But too frequently his attack takes him away from the ball and he
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
shows little feel for finding plays afterwards. Has some upside as a rotational pass rusher.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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C h a r l e s W a l k e r, D e f e n s i v e Ta c k l e # 9 7
Date of Birth: Not Available Redshirt Junior, Oklahoma University Sooners
LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Tennessee, Texas Christian, Oklahoma State
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Oklahoma Defensive Tackle Charles Walker presents an athletic profile that has ample room for growth and
versatility at the NFL level. Walker has excellent arm length and has showcased notable pop in his hands to jar Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
blockers and win at the point of contact. Yet his on the field product is marred by an irregular motor, sloppy Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
angles, a lack of polish in hand techniques and counters; not to mention some red tape off the field. Walker Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
suffered a concussion early in 2016 and sat out the majority of the season before dismissing himself from the Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
program in order to train for the NFL Combine. That decision has miffed many in the Draft realm and rubbed Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
NFL evaluators the wrong way. Walker's upside and ceiling are notable, but so are some of the questions
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
surrounding his motivation for declaring and leaving school mid-season.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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J o s h Tu p o u , D e f e n s i v e Ta c k l e # 5 8
Date of Birth: 05/02/1994 Redshirt Senior, University of Colorado Buffaloes
Defensive Tackle
7.44 5.74 4.95 6.86 None (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Colorado Nose Tackle Josh Tupou is a heavyweight defensive lineman with the ability to be a starting two down
nose tackle at the NFL level. Tupou shows excellent strength, leverage and block stacking ability in the middle of Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
the formation. He's consistently found squatting at or behind the LOS and is very difficult to move, even on Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
double teams. The issue with Tupou is that there's very little to supplement his functional play strength. He lacks Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
twitch and mobility laterally to have a high tackle radius and does not have the athletic profile of a pass rushing Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
defensive lineman. His niche role is going to limit his value during the Draft process but Tupou should be Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
considered a viable true NT for a three man front and he would consistently allow his LBs to flow cleanly and get
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
into pursuit of the football.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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J a r r o d " C h u n k y " C l e m e n t s , D e f e n s i v e Ta c k l e # 11
Date of Birth: 12/03/1994 Senior, University of Illinois Illini
LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: North Carolina, Iowa, Ohio State
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Illinois Defensive Tackle Chunky Clements is an undersized player at the position, a trait that is also apparent
with how frequently he is uprooted from the LOS and struggles to anchor in the run game. Clements is at his best Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
when he's encouraged to get depth early at the snap. There, he can use a good initial get off and a fluid lower half Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
to get heels deep into the backfield before planting to redirect and find the football. Clements has a good motor Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
and plays hard on every snap; he is just physically limited by both upper and lower body strength and has to work Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
around those limitations. As such, Clements is likely only a rotational player but does have the ability to be a Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
positive impact player as a pass rush rotational piece. Clements would be well served to continue adding to his
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
hand counters and embrace a penetration/rusher role at the next level.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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D e a n g e l o B r o w n , D e f e n s i v e Ta c k l e # 9 7
Date of Birth: 02/14/1994 Redshirt Senior, University of Louisville Cardinals
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Louisville Defensive Tackle Deangelo Brown has a nice blend of anchor and twitch, which in spite of a
suboptimal build should give him a strong opportunity to be a contributor at the NFL level. Brown shows great Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
anchor ability to squat and hold low hips against both drive blocks and double teams. There's a surprising level of Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
twitch and get off involved in Brown's game as well; he will frequently take offensive linemen by surprise with Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
how quickly he is able to get out of his stance. Brown plays with a likable level of violence and activity in his Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
hands to play off of contact and keep himself clean. If Brown can cut down on some of the low effort reps and Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
sustain his blend of anchor and mobility; Brown may present worth development into a long term project and
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
potential starter. Should be valued as a Day 3 2017 NFL Draft prospect.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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D a v i d " D . J . " J o n e s , D e f e n s i v e Ta c k l e # 9 3
Date of Birth: 01/19/1995 (JUCO) Senior, University of Mississippi Rebels
LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Alabama, Louisiana State, Oklahoma State
Defensive Tackle
4.42 6.08 6.15 6.53 None (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Mississippi Defensive Tackle DJ Jones is an interesting prospect. His build lends itself well to being an anchor
defender along the A-gaps. Yet Jones' best trait very well may be his lateral mobility to play up and down the line Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
of scrimmage. He is at his absolute best as a run player. He can absorb contact and hold ground at the POA, take Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
on double teams and flow to pursue the ball. His ability to finish plays is somewhat compromised on account of Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
his lack of length and high end re-directional skills; yet he's constantly flowing to the football. Jones' hands are Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
going to need some development, he's too prone to eat up blocks and play in a run fit would ever actually pressing Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
to try to make a play. Jones needs greater confidence in his abilities to get home and needs to develop some first
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
contact counters to ensure he maximizes his abilities.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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D a v o n G o d c h a u x , D e f e n s i v e Ta c k l e # 5 7
Date of Birth: 11/11/1994 Junior, Louisiana State University Tigers
Defensive Tackle
7.88 7.87 4.79 5.89 None (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Louisiana State Defensive Tackle Davon Godchaux is a curious entry into the 2017 NFL Draft. Godchaux, a true
junior, left a year of eligibility on the table in Baton Rouge for a chance at the NFL. To this point, Godchaux is all Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
unfulfilled potential. There's not very many illustrations of football intelligence or fundamentals in his game; he Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
gives the impression that he's often free lancing with how he attacks blocks. Godchaux shows one reliable counter Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
at the point of contact; a clean shallow swim. But due to his one dimensional approach, he's often negated and Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
fails to showcase the upper body strength to press and clear himself once engaged. Godchaux is not a gifted Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
enough athlete to enter the Draft process as such a raw prospect. He is going to require notable time, notable
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
coaching and much investment if he is to reach a level of quality to warrant any consideration to see the field.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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R y a n G l a s g o w , D e f e n s i v e Ta c k l e # 9 6
Date of Birth: 09/30/1993 Redshirt Senior, University of Michigan Wolverines
Defensive Tackle
6.56 5.63 4.99 6.19 None (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Michigan Defensive Tackle Ryan Glasgow has a NFL build: he's built compact and stocky. Yet that anatomical
build can only carry one so far, and Glasgow has concerns with his fit at the NFL level. Glasgow is an effective Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
single gap plug but he lacks the pass rush arsenal, movement skills and mental approach to bring anything viable Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
to the table for long down/distances. Additionally, Glasgow's hand work to shed blocks in the run game has a Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
disconnect between when the block is stacked and when a shed is engaged. Those hand counters need to be Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
increased in urgency. Doing so would allow Glasgow more margin for error in regard to his limited movement Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
skills and finding the football. Glasgow is a solid but unspectacular college football player who warrants a look in
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
a team training camp.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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J o s h A u g u s t a , N o s e Ta c k l e # 9 7
Date of Birth: Not Available Senior, University of Missouri Tigers
Defensive Tackle
5.23 4.22 8.16 5.78 None (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Josh Augusta is a massive mountain of a prospect; rumored to have tipped the scales at as much as 370 lbs
Augusta's overall girth is a major detractor from his potential game; he labors notably to release cleanly off of the Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
LOS at the snap or redirect his momentum in pursuit of the football. His overall conditioning appears to be an Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
issue as well; yet if he's able to slim down to a reasonable weight he may be a candidate for a true 3 man front Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
Nose Tackle. Augusta has excellent strength but fails to apply it to the field of play due to movement restrictions. Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
As is, Augusta is a high risk, low reward type player. He lacks the versatiliuty or three down upside of many other Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
defensive linemen and is going to have to reshape his body in order to meet the rigors of the NFL. Would not
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
recommend investing draft capital; rather try to land as a UDFA and see how coaching sticks.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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S t e v i e Tu ' i k o l o v a t u , D e f e n s i v e Ta c k l e # 9 6
Date of Birth: 06/28/1991 Redshirt Senior, University of Southern California Trojans
Defensive Tackle
4.95 4.44 5.21 6.04 2013 foot injury (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Trojans Defensive Tackle Stevie Tu'ikolovatu, a seventh year graduate transfer, is a physically developed
prospect who is not going to bring much in the way of developmental upside to his NFL career; something that Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
will likely be a large turn off for many NFL franchises. Tu'ikolovatu was a Redshirt in 2009 as a freshman for the Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
Utah program before taking two years away to undertake a Mormon mission. Tu'ikolovatu returned in 2013 and Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
missed all of that year with a foot injury before transferring to the Trojans as a graduate transfer. Age aside, Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
Tu'ikolovatu is a limited athlete with tremendous straight line power but little else to bring to the table. As such, Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
he does not present much in the way of value as he's not going to be a viable special teams option as well. Will
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
need to be a notable standout in training camp to get a 53 man roster look.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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B . J . S i n g l e t o n , D e f e n s i v e Ta c k l e # 9 3
Date of Birth: Not Available Redshirt Senior, University of Houston Cougars
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Houston Defensive Tackle B.J. Singleton entered the 2016 college football season as a two year incumbent at the
Nose Tackle position. He lost his starting job to Freshman All-American Ed Oliver and was then featured as part Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
of the rotation going forward for his final season with the Cougars. Singleton is a true Nose Tackle prospect who Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
is going to need to refine a number of his skills if he is going to get a look on a 53 man roster at the NFL level. Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
First and foremost, Singleton loses a number of reps at the LOS due to poor hand placement and pop; working on Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
improving his strike zone would give him a greater margin for error as a LOS defender. Also, Singleton has issues Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
anchoring once giving up his chest and should continue to look to develop further lower body strength in order to
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
be an effective space eating defensive lineman.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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1 8 OBLB Reuben Foster Alabama 8.11 18 165 OBLB Kendell Beckwith Louisiana State 6.97
2 15 OBLB Haason Reddick Temple 8.08 19 187 OBLB Jermaine Grace Miami (FL) 6.84
3 26 OBLB Tyus Bowser Houston 7.88 20 188 OBLB Jordan Evans Oklahoma 6.83
4 51 OBLB Tanner Vallejo Boise State 7.78 21 192 OBLB Harvey Langi Brigham Young 6.79
5 56 OBLB Zach Cunningham Vanderbilt 7.67 22 199 OBLB Anthony Walker Northwestern 6.76
6 62 OBLB Jarrad Davis Florida 7.57 23 204 OBLB Josh Carraway Texas Christian 6.73
8 91 OBLB Blair Brown Ohio 7.37 25 219 OBLB Calvin Munson San Diego State 6.67
T9 98 OBLB Elijah Lee Kansas State 7.33 26 221 OBLB Brooks Ellis Arkansas 6.65
T9 99 OBLB Matt Galambos Pittsburgh 7.33 27 235 OBLB Marcus Oliver Indiana 6.58
11 101 OBLB Marquel Lee Wake Forest 7.31 28 239 OBLB Ben Boulware Clemson 6.56
12 105 OBLB Steven Taylor Houston 7.28 29 245 OBLB Jayon Brown UCLA 6.54
13 107 OBLB Riley Bullough Michigan State 7.27 30 254 OBLB Ben Gedeon Michigan 6.46
14 118 OBLB Duke Riley Louisiana State 7.21 31 264 OBLB Keith Kelsey Jr. Louisville 6.37
Josh Harvey-
15 128 OBLB Raekwon McMillan Ohio State 7.16 32 281 OBLB Louisville 6.22
Clemons
16 130 OBLB Alex Anzalone Florida 7.13 33 283 OBLB Paul Magloire Arizona 6.15
Hardy Nickerson
17 158 OBLB Illinois 7.00 34 294 OBLB Tashawn Bower Louisiana State 5.95
Jr.
R e u b e n F o s t e r, O f f B a l l L i n e b a c k e r # 1 0
Date of Birth: 04/04/1994 Senior, University of Alabama Crimson Tide
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Alabama's Reuben Foster took a wonderful step forward with his 2016 campaign. Already a valued prospect,
Foster remodeled his body composition by losing over 10 pounds and the end result was a greatly improved Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
dynamic movement skills. Foster did not lose an iota of hitting power in his transition and now has full field range Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
and pairs it with an explosive functional skill set. Foster has strong mental processing in live action as well; he Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
sees plays very early on and trusts his keys to lead him to the football. Foster has an ability to play through traffic Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
as well, he is patient to press the LOS and take on blockers before pressing laterally or popping with his hands to Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
get into further pursuit. His range in pass coverage allows him to influence and disrupt TE routes in the middle of
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
the field. Foster is a defensive stalwart and can be the face of a defensive unit for the next decade.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Temple's Haason Reddick is a fascinating story, having started his career with the Owls as a walk on defensive
back before molding his body into a fully filled out 237 lbs. All the more impressive is Reddick's ability to sustain Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
defensive back type movement skills and apply them on the field while being a chess piece for the Owls. Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
Primarily playing as a pass rusher, Reddick illustrates explosive first step, good center of gravity and balance to Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
play through lateral contact and high end hitting power. When working off the ball, Reddick is disciplined with Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
his eyes and has NFL MIKE range. One of the standouts from the 2017 Reese's Senior Bowl, Reddick re-affirmed Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
with his week at practice that he has the ability to play off ball Linebacker with consistency and at a high level.
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
Reddick's skill set projects favorably as a three down MIKE LB in a 4 man front.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Ty u s B o w s e r, O f f B a l l L i n e b a c k e r # 8 1
Date of Birth: Not Available Senior, University of Houston Cougars
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Houston's Tyus Bowser is a splendid weapon that can be utilized in any defensive system in the NFL. Bowser
shows high levels of competency as a pass rusher, edge setting run defender, stunt player, backside pursuit player, Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
4-3 under SAM style LB at the LOS or as a cover LB in space. That level of versatility will do well for his Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
demand. Bowser is at his best dropping off of the LOS to take away short areas of the field with his high end pass Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
drops and route collision skills. As a pass rusher, Bowser shows above average twitch, excellent cornering ability Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
and a fair amount of hand activity in the form of rips, sweeps and clubs to keep his chest clean and sustain push to Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
the peak of the pocket. Bowser is a valuable defender that in today's NFL can be an immediate starter and provide
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
an upgrade to a 3-4 or 4-3 defensive unit; plus his cover skills ensure he will be a three down player.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Vanderbilt LB Zach Cunningham has the movement skills to be a high impact defender at the next level; yet his
role must be clearly defined as a space player without having to play off of blocks. Cunningham is too easily Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
re-routed or sucked into a block due to less than desirable upper body strength and ability to play off contact once Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
it is established on his chest. Cunningham is a versatile defender who holds value in the pass game, run game as a Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
pressure player; yet he needs to continue to work of his assertiveness playing through bodies to the football. If left Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
in space, Cunningham can pick and fight his way through blockers and he has the movement skills to be very Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
effective doing so. An ideal role for Cunningham would mirror the one that Anthony Barr holds in Minnesota;
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
playing as a spot pressure player and a backside pursuit defender.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Florida LB Jarrad Davis presents as a strong candidate for a MIKE LB at the NFL level. Davis possesses
necessary level of mobility and athleticism to play in the middle of a defense, regardless of scheme. Davis does Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
have a number of problematic issues; primarily that he's prone to overrunning his tackle attempts when closing in Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
space. Such an issue is easily corrected and Davis elsewhere provides explosive close ability, hitting power and Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
range in both pass coverage and run support. Davis' 2016 season was marred with injuries, yet showed admirable Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
leadership and toughness to fight for reps as the Gators pressed for a conference championship against Alabama. Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
Davis has strong mental processing and play recognition; he figures to be a Day 1 starter on a roster that requires
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
an immediate upgrade at the MIKE or a valuable Day 2 investment for a team with long term aspirations.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Ta n n e r Va l l e j o , O f f B a l l L i n e b a c k e r # 2 0
Date of Birth: Not Available Senior, Boise State University Broncos
LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Washington, Brigham Young, Air Force
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Boise State's Tanner Vallejo is an under the radar draft prospect with an athleticism profile that projects favorably
to today's NFL. Vallejo is an excellent open field athlete with strong range and mental processing skills. Already Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
a fluid athlete, sudden play recognition consistently puts Vallejo into an attack position faster than his teammates. Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
Vallejo is a bit undersized for a traditional box position and has issues with both durability and consistency as a Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
tackler; yet he offers multiplicity for a defensive unit and his issues as a tackler should be capable of added polish. Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
Vallejo has a combination of mental and physical traits that should excite defensive coordinators and push Vallejo Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
up draft boards. An ideal role would feature Vallejo out in space, working the flat/hook area of the field or even
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
potentially deep middle in Tampa 2. A viable run defender but certainly a 3rd and long player to have on the field.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Reeves-Maybin suffered an unceremonious end to his career as a Tennessee Volunteer; experiencing a shoulder
injury which ended his season after just parts of 5 games. Reeves-Maybin is an undersized Linebacker but when Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
healthy in 2015 showed a willingness to stick his nose in traffic and pop much larger ball carriers effectively. His Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
lapses of open field tackling throughout portions of 2015 and most of 2016 are concerning but can be amended; Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
he has strong stretches of tape that feature form tackling and strong angles to the ball. Reeves-Maybin fits best as Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
a 4-3 WILL linebacker but could provide value as a nickel player in any system. Medicals are going to be a key Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
part of his evaluation but I find it hard to believe an undersized LB coming off a significant shoulder injury is
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
going to warrant early consideration. Potential to be a steal due to strong mental processing and movement skills.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Minnesota, Western Michigan, App State
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Ohio Linebacker Blair Brown is an attractive mid-round option for a franchise looking to add some athleticism to
their defensive second level. Brown is undersized in height but carries enough juice on his frame to play with Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
power as a tackler and have enough functional strength to play off of light contact effectively. Brown needs to be Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
more selective in his risks attacking splash plays; too often he'll get caught sticking his nose too far inside or Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
shooting a gap late and fail to get home and finish the play. Brown has three down capability thanks to some Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
effective range in the flats but he's going to require some additional coaching to clean up pass drops and getting Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
depth into zone drops quickly. Brown is quick to rally to the football and has proven to be a reliable open field
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
tacklers against ball carriers of all shapes and sizes.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Kansas State Linebacker Elijah Lee is a long, lean LB prospect who figures to project favorable to the NFL. Lee
has range and the ability to play out in space; which should keep him on the field for all three downs if put into a Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
starting lineup. While Lee has the movement skills to be highly effective at the next level, he does need to Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
continue to clean up his angles to the football to add further consistency to his tackle attempts. Lee has a Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
favorable demeanor for the NFL as well; he's mean and loves to get in the ear of blockers if able to beat them to Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
the spot or if able to land a big blow. When Lee is at his best, he's able to flow cleanly from the MIKE role and Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
carry pursuit sideline to sideline. He does show some versatility and figures to have appeal to both 3-4 and 4-3
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
prominent defenses. Has the upside to be a solid starter at the next level.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Iowa, North Carolina, Notre Dame
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Pittsburgh's Matt Galambos is a fairly attractive later round option as a MIKE Linebacker in this year's class.
Galambos is not the most fluid player and would likely fit best in a 3-4 unit where he can be protected from Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
having to cover the whole field of play; yet he is a consistent tackler with good pop and strong fundamentals. Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
Galambos is a force working forward into the point of attack, where he consistently challenges offensive linemen Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
or lead backs to blow up blocks in the backfield and keep windows shut. With a decent amount of range, it's not Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
out of the scope of possibility that Galambos could find a three down role at the next level. Galambos is not Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
widely heralded in outside draft circles but he's got enough functional athleticism, pop and discipline to be a
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
factor and positive piece of a defensive unit.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Florida State, Notre Dame, Clemson
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Wake Forest Linebacker Marquel Lee has the look of a starting interior linebacker in the NFL. While Lee is not
the most dynamic athlete; he showcases an excellent nose for the ball, has the necessary frame and length to be a Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
force in the middle and has strong habits when addressing the LOS to make the most of every opportunity to Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
challenge the football. Lee lacks high end pass coverage skills but as a zone defender brings enough to the table to Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
feel good about leaving him on the field in the proper situations. Lee has good closing burst and the ability to Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
contort his body appropriately to challenge ball carriers at the LOS. Though Lee has an athletic skill set that could Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
play in either kind of system; one that would feature him prominently between the numbers would be best served
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
for showcasing his physical abilities to the highest degree.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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S t e v e n Ta y l o r, O f f B a l l L i n e b a c k e r # 4 1
Date of Birth: Not Available Redshirt Senior, University of Houston Cougars
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Houston Linebacker Steven Taylor is likely a Strong Safety if he entered the NFL 10-15 years ago. As is, Taylor
is a fit as a pass coverage/attack Linebacker. Ideal for nickel sets and playing in space, Taylor does his best work Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
flexed into the slot or walked up onto the LOS to use high end movement skills and change of direction ability to Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
impact isolated reps against athletes. Taylor struggles between the tackles to find run fits with consistency and Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
does not effectively take on blockers when tasked with attacking and sustaining gap integrity at the point of Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
attack. Because of this, Taylor is more of a situational defensive weapon than a pure plug and play prospect. Yet Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
because of his ability to make impact plays on passing downs; he's a viable investment in the middle rounds of the
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
draft. Taylor has a knack for making disruption/splash plays and an aggressive defense would serve him well.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Michigan State LB Riley Bullough is the latest of a long family lineage of football players to pass through college
football. Brother Max signed with the Houston Texans as a UDFA in 2014. Bullough's football acumen and Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
mental processing skills are very impressive. They do well to mask an only above average physical athleticism Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
profile and allow Bullough to be a force in the middle of the Spartans defense for two years. Bullough has proven Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
to be a tough player as well, having come back from an injury in the middle of his final season to rejoin a Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
faltering program and play with a bulky brace. Bullough has a fair amount of range and could project favorably to Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
either a 3-4 SILB role or a SAM role in a 4 man front. Regardless, his mental abilities and post-snap read
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
quickness should allow him to challenge for reps very early on in his professional career.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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D u k e R i l e y, O f f B a l l L i n e b a c k e r # 4 0
Date of Birth: 08/09/1994 Senior, Louisiana State University Tigers
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Louisiana State's Duke Riley is a gifted athlete who is entering the NFL Draft with some size/anchor and
experience concerns. Riley is a dynamic second level athlete and has the ability to play sideline to sideline. Yet Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
his skills can quickly be rendered as useless if Riley is constantly faced with the prospect of playing through Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
traffic or having to confront blockers with any level of consistency. Riley's range is a huge plus and it can be Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
applicable in both pass and run situations. His functional athleticism should offer him the ability to play as a three Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
down defender at the next level. With that said, Riley's functional strength is a complete liability and there's Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
going to need to be notable improvement in the anchor ability and aggressiveness to play off of blocks at the next
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
level before Riley should be considered for any starting role. A potential 4-3 WILL prospect.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Michigan State, Michigan, Notre Dame
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Ohio State's Raekwon McMillan is a two year starter for the Buckeyes; is a linear athlete with some excellent
traits for a 3-4 defensive unit looking for assistance in run support. McMillan lacks the overall movement skills to Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
be relied upon in space as a man to man defender and struggles with short area quickness to pick up routes Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
working into his area in the MOF. As such, McMillan's most favorable role is as a primary run defender to work Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
between the tackles and blow up run fits and bottle the ball carrier. A team looking to utilize McMillan in other Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
ways would be well served to find him on a pressure package; he has an adequate step from the LOS and the Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
functional strength to run through a lot of weak block attempts from backs in protection. McMillan is a limited
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
upside starter prospect in a 3-4 gap responsibility defense.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Florida's Alex Anzalone is an excellent athlete for the LB position in today's NFL. Anzalone has strong twitch,
mobility and range to be an impact on plays all over the field from the MIKE position. Anzlone's primary issue Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
stands with his medicals; he has had substancial shoulder issues that have cost him significant playing time in Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
multiple seasons. In addition, Anzalone broke his wrist vs. Arkansas in 2016 and missed the final 5 games of the Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
season. The LB position is not for the faint of heart or those with questionable durability, Anzalone is going to Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
need to show well at the Combine to ease concerns. On the field, Anzalone is still a bit green due to limited Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
starting experience but his physical skillset would be a welcomed addition to many LB corps; he has the range,
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
tackle ability and mental processing to be a starting caliber Middle Linebacker.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Former Cal LB Hardy Nickerson Jr. has a NFL pedigree, his father Hardy Sr; is a 5x Pro Bowl player and 16 year
veteran. Nickerson Jr. has the functional movement skills to be an adequate player in today's NFL but needs to be Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
able to play with greater physicality in order to challenge for an every down starting role. Nickerson Jr. is too Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
often ridden out of plays and took a step backwards in 2016 in regard to his ability to get off of blocks. In pass Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
coverage, Nickerson Jr. appears guilty of tunnel vision and will fail to transition drops to pick up receivers Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
working late into his area. Overall sphere of influence and mobility are strong, however. Nickerson Jr. is going to Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
have to refine his post-snap processing skills and find the football quicker at the next level; yet there's potential
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
here for a potential MIKE role in a fast defense willing to overlook his lack of physicality against blockers.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Louisiana State Linebacker Kendell Beckwith projects most favorable as an inside linebacker in a 3 man front.
There are concerns present regarding Beckwith's three down viability as an inside linebacker: Beckwith does not Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
illustrate ideal levels of range or skill in pass coverage. Beckwith is not "tight" but he's much more linear than Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
fluid in regards to change of direction skills and the ability to plant, redirect or move quickly in space. Beckwith Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
is a hammer in downhill situations and when allows to actively drive into the LOS and attack a gap is at his Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
absolute best. Beckwith will take a hit with his evaluation after an ACL tear in mid-November against the Florida Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
Gators; having a clean recovery and showing promise late into the Draft evaluation process will go a long way in
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
salvaging his draft status. Beckwith is an interior linebacker with limited range but has a role as a run defender.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Florida State, Clemson, North Carolina
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Former Hurricanes Linebacker Jermaine Grace enters the 2017 NFL Draft without having played football for
approximately 18 months. Grace was dismissed from the Hurricanes program after he allegedly received illegal Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
benefits from a luxury rental car company. How he has spent his remaining time and what tasks he has engaged in Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
are going to be paramount to his potential success at the NFL level. Grace has tremendous athleticism and is a Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
mobile player that can be an effective one in today's NFL. He has the lateral range, explosiveness and short area Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
quickness to be an effective linebacker. Yet Grace needs to add strength and muscle onto his lower half and he Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
needs to add notable polish to his game. He's currently a raw skillset that with the right level of coaching and
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
structure could develop into a quality starter at the next level.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Oklahoma Linebacker Jordan Evans has the profile of an early down linebacker early on in his career in the NFL.
Evans has been utilized with a high level of frequency as a box defender and is at his best playing forward Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
between the tackles. Evans shows some nifty skills as a shallow robber defender and has some ability to mirror Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
Quarterbacks as a spy option as well. Evans' physicality is notable and he's capable of delivering some crushing Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
blows to ball carriers of all kinds. Evans' range is only adequate, however. He's lacking in lateral mobility and Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
range to flip open and actively carry receivers down the field effectively. His testing numbers suggest there is Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
upside here to be developed; yet Evans has not been frequently utilized out in space. Should be considered a short
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
term depth player with a higher ceiling than a number of players available in the same range on the board.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Brigham Young Linebacker Harvey Langi is a transfer from the University of Utah; where he was a Running
Back prospect entering the college ranks. Since becoming a Linebacker, Langi has bounced back and forth Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
between a primary pass rusher and a off ball player. This inconsistency has detracted away from potential Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
developments in his skill set; settling off the ball in a full time role should help with some of the mental Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
processing issues that Langi has on film. Langi currently takes too long to process plays developing and his lack Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
of mobility throughout his frame prevents him from reacting as he arrives late to the football and finishing plays. Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
Langi presents a likable skill set, with good physicality and aggression to play LB in a two down role at the NFL
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
level. Because he lacks 3rd down skills, he's likely going to be a Day 3 target.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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A n t h o n y W a l k e r, O f f B a l l L i n e b a c k e r # 1
Date of Birth: 08/08/1995 Redshirt Junior, Northwestern University Wildcats
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Northwestern LB Anthony Walker Jr. projects as a 3-4 inside linebacker at the next level. While Walker has
been highly productive throughout the course of his career as a starter with the Wildcats, there is some fool's Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
gold here to be aware of. Walker does not show desirable lateral range or ability to break down in space to Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
consistently square up tackles when working into the boundary. Walker's lack of fluidity and flexibility Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
throughout his frame limits his abilities in pass coverage and working through traffic as well. Walker is a cerebral Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
player that is an effective communicator and does well to properly diagnose action on the field. His movement Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
skills, however, will limit his ability to work into a position to finish those plays himself. As such, Walker
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
projects as a two down inside linebacker at the next level.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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J o s h C a r r a w a y, O f f B a l l L i n e b a c k e r # 9 4
Date of Birth: Not Available Redshirt Senior, Texas Christian University Horned Frogs
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Texas Christian Defender Josh Carraway is a difficult study: he lacks the strength and hand usage to be relied
upon in the NFL as a pass rusher; which is where he was utilized at TCU. Instead, Carraway's best projection is Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
as a space defender; specifically one that is free to flow and not have to take on traffic head on. Due to his Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
movement skills and lack of ability to play off of contact, projecting him as a 4-3 WILL seems like the best move Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
for long term success. There, he would still be able to play into the LOS on occasion as a blitz rusher and use his Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
strong bend to corner and flatten. Also; playing at WILL would allow Carraway the chance to showcase his speed Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
as a backside defender. There's moderate upside to an investment here but any dividends should not be expected
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
within the first year of his rookie contract.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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B r a n d o n B e l l , O f f B a l l L i n e b a c k e r # 11
Date of Birth: 01/09/1995 Senior, Pennsylvania State University Nittany Lions
LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Ohio State, Michigan, Michigan State
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Penn State Linebacker Brandon Bell is the latest of a long lineage of quality Linebackers to pass through the PSU
program. Bell looks to have lost half a step through a lot of minor injuries over the course of his career but he's Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
still a marginal NFL athlete with strong mental processing skills and a good football intelligence. Bell has a knack Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
for navigating through traffic and finding ways to challenge the ball effectively. His skills are tempered some by Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
some issues with challenging blockers; he's too soft with his hands and needs to play more aggressively to create Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
space for himself to work around bodies and continue to the ball. Bell has the look of an interior LB in a scheme Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
that will not test him into the boundary with high frequency. Provided his medical checks come back without any
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
troubling issues Bell should warrant a late selection.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
San Diego State's Calvin Munson enters the NFL Draft as one of the more productive pass rushers in the class;
courtesy of the role he found with the Aztecs. Munson is a similar player to former Arizona Wildcat Scooby Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
Wright: he's gotten excellent production out of an athletically limited frame by being played in favorable Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
positions and having tremendous hustle and motor to find the ball. Munson will lose track of the play at times Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
and get lost in space; a problem that is difficult to overlook for a prospect that does not illustrate a number Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
requisite athleticism traits. Munson does have some polish thanks to his utilization as a pass rusher and has some Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
nifty counter techniques to avoid contact. Munson should be regarded as a depth piece entering training camp and
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
be given the chance to prove worth further investment from there.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Arkansas Linebacker Brooks Ellis has the baseline size and athleticism profile to be a starting Middle Linebacker
at the NFL level. That said, Ellis has some issues with angles in pursuit, tackling and play processing that are Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
going to be problematic for his projection to the next level and make him more of an immediate depth option with Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
some developmental upside going forward. Ellis sees plays developing just a hair too slow, which allows the Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
opposition to work into favorable spots and eliminate him from too many plays. If Ellis can speed up the Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
recognition piece and trust his keys, he could be a serviceable MIKE LB for a NFL franchise. Ellis is better Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
playing in tight areas that having to close down and finish pursuit plays in space. As such, he would be a more
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
ideal projection to a 3-4 defensive unit to protect him as a primary run defender.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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M a r c u s O l i v e r, O f f B a l l L i n e b a c k e r # 4 4
Date of Birth: 02/08/1995 Redshirt Junior, Indiana University Hoosiers
LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Ohio State, Michigan State, Iowa
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Indiana's Marcus Oliver enters the 2017 NFL Draft coming off of two consecutive seasons at the leader of the
Hoosiers' defense. Oliver does not have consistent three down ability but shows some flashes of work between Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
the tackles that can suggest he may be a quality depth player and succeed in tight vicinity to the LOS. Oliver Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
struggles with playing to the wide portions of the field and has some issues with opening his hips to play in pass Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
coverage with effectiveness. Yet he does showcase a good level of forward push and aggression and is effective Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
to play off of blocks. As an interior LB in a 3-4 base front, Oliver can be a quality depth piece for either of the Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
interior positions. He knows how to attack traffic and slip past traffic and is capable of some heavy, booming hits
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
when playing with his pads square to the line of scrimmage.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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OBLB Combine Avg. (03-16): 34.0” Competitive Toughness: Motor runs non-stop. Admirable Flexibility: Boxy defender. Struggles in space to hinge
effort to make a lot of plays due to hustle that should not be and play with speed. Will have a hard time mirroring when
- Standing Broad Jump: 9'03" contending to finish. Physically powerful in short areas and defenders cross face to transition and carry over if playing
OBLB Combine Avg. (03-16): 9’8” will electrify teammates with big hits and enthusiasm as a in pass coverage.
leader.
- Three Cone Shuttle: 7.02
Lateral Movement: Range as a potential tackler playing First Step Quickness: Anticipatory skills are present to
OBLB Combine Avg. (03-16): 7.13 forward into the LOS is limited to between the numbers. allow for impact to be made at the snap but overall twitch
- Short Shuttle: 4.43 Will concede space flowing further outside and will have a and explosiveness is not present for explosive plays from
hard time at the NFL level playing and sustaining control the second level.
OBLB Combine Avg. (03-16): 4.29 over the second level on boundary runs.
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Clemson Linebacker Ben Boulware has been known as one of the faces of the Tiger defense over the past several
seasons. Boulware's leadership ability and colorful personality have made him a household name, yet Boulware Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
faces a difficult transition to the NFL level. Boulware's athletic prowess is limited and presents difficulties with Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
projecting where he can be realistically asked to start against NFL competition. Boulware's lack of mobility, Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
flexibility and quickness limit his ability to contribute on third downs and his lack of lateral range is going to Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
make him an excitable player when asked to play large areas of the field in run support. Boulware is best suited to Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
land in a 3-4 defensive system as a pursuit forward LB on the inside. Having another inside LB to cut the field in
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
half would assist in masking Boulware's overall limitations.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
UCLA Linebacker Jayon Brown presents best as a depth MIKE Linebacker at the NFL level. His movement skills
could feasibly be utilized as a WILL but Brown shows a natural ability to play off of blocks and continue in space Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
to pursue the football. That ability meshes with his deep zone drops as a pass coverage option and suggest MIKE Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
is the easiest of transitions for Brown. Brown is a bit physically limited due to his size; he struggle to play with Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
great pop or anchor and he also does not consistently finish his open field tackle attempts cleanly. Brown is still Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
somewhat green as just a two year starter and would be well worth an investment and to be utilized as a depth Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
player as a rookie. Brown spent two years on the special teams units as well; which should majorly boost his
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
chances at sticking on a 53 man roster for the 2017 NFL season.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Utah, Michigan State, Ohio State
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Michigan Linebacker Ben Gedeon made the most of his single year as a starter with the Wolverines program. He
did well to show traits that will provide him with an opportunity to make a 53 man roster at the NFL level. First Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
and foremost, Gedeon was a staple on the kick coverage units; his special teams experience will certainly help in Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
his efforts to land with a team for the 2017 season and beyond. On defense, Gedeon shows pleasant range as a run Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
defender but when tasked with playing away from the LOS shows some notable struggles that will require added Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
polish. Gedeon struggles in space to get depth in zone landmarks and carry receivers through area as a pass Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
defender. In the run game, Gedeon needs to be more effective utilizing his hands and playing off of potential
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
contact with blockers to sustain a clean chest and then be more consistent coming to balance at point of contact.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Louisville Linebacker Keith Kelsey Jr is the son of NFL veteran LB Keith Kelsey; who played in the 1990s.
Kelsey Jr. showcases a strong ability to attack contact and find his way through traffic in heavy areas. His Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
confidence playing forward into the LOS is another huge strength and gives him value as a potential gap plugging Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
run defender on the NFL level. Yet Kelsey Jr. struggles in space and has a difficult time mirroring the athletes Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
he'll have to face each and every weekend at the next level. As a result, Kelsey appears to have limited upside as a Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
starter and is going to have to be able to cut his teeth as a special teams player going forward. Kelsey has dropped Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
about as much weight as possible before weight becomes a point of conversation and there's still struggles to
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
illustrate NFL movement skills: Kelsey is a limited ceiling player who needs to perform well to make a team.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Louisville's Josh Harvey-Clemons was a Strong Safety with the Cardinals (as well as his time with the Georgia
Bulldogs program before that) but his NFL projection is most favorable as a nickel LB and cover option working Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
in the middle of the field. Harvey-Clemons has some needed polish across the board: most notably he shows poor Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
tackling habits when he's forced to come face to face with ball carriers isolated on the second level. Furthermore, Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
Harvey-Clemons has issues with landmarks and reading keys in the secondary; resulting in conceding some Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
notably big plays. Harvey-Clemons is going to be a notable project going forward but his size and fluidity as a Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
space defender is not a regular sight. As such, he'd be worthy of a Draft investment if a defensive staff thinks they
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
can work with his raw physical size.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Arizona Defender Paul Magloire has a unique background as a football player: he transferred to Arizona as a
JUCO in 2015 as a Safety and was forced into the lineup as a starting middle linebacker due to injuries in the Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
front seven. A year and a half later and Magloire never looked back; making the most of his opportunity to be one Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
of the leading tacklers on the Wildcats defense in just 19 games. Yet Magloire's athletic profile writes another Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
story: he's lacking in notable traits and size to be a viable LB option at the next level. Magloire's experience at Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
Safety will lend itself well to him challenging for a nickel role on a 53 man roster but Magloire must first make it Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
to that point. His size/athleticism combination is going to be a challenge for coaches to get on board investing
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
with and he's going to have an uphill climb to make a team.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Ta s h a w n B o w e r, O f f B a l l L i n e b a c k e r # 46
Date of Birth: 02/18/1995 Senior, Louisiana State University Tigers
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Louisiana State Defender Tashawn Bower faces a notable leap in responsibilities moving forward. Bower
has been slid to an off ball role and was able to secure a spot on the base defensive unit. However, his Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
looks this year were limited by just 4 starts; LSU spend a majority of their games in the nickel or dime Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
packages. Bower has baseline athleticism to be a viable project player and has the frame needed to sustain Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
the physicality of playing linebacker at the next level. Bower is going to require notable time and Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
investment; he is not a candidate for a roster spot in 2017 but if given time to properly grow into his role Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
and further develop courtesy of the practice squad; he may well end up forging a NFL career. Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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1 11 CB Sidney Jones Washington 8.11 T18 146 CB Chidobe Awuzie Colorado 7.09
2 16 CB Marshon Lattimore Ohio State 8.02 20 152 CB Rasul Douglas West Virginia 7.05
North Carolina
3 25 CB Fabian Moreau UCLA 7.88 21 174 CB Jack Tocho
State
6.93
6 43 CB Gareon Conley Ohio State 7.74 24 215 CB Ashton Lampkin Oklahoma State 6.68
7 46 CB Quincy Wilson Florida 7.72 25 217 CB Treston Decoud Oregon State 6.67
8 50 CB TreDavious White Louisiana State 7.67 26 232 CB Demetrious Cox Michigan State 6.59
Southern
10 63 CB Adoree' Jackson
California
7.54 28 246 CB Des Lawrence North Carolina 6.53
11 80 CB Damontae Kazee San Diego State 7.44 29 251 CB Nathan Hairston Temple 6.47
12 103 CB Cameron Sutton Tennessee 7.29 30 258 CB Ezra Robinson Tennessee State 6.45
13 110 CB Corn Elder Miami (FL) 7.25 31 261 CB Malik Foreman Tennessee 6.40
14 115 CB Jalen Tabor Florida 7.23 32 278 CB Antonio Crawford West Virginia 6.23
Middle
15 120 CB Jeremy Cutrer
Tennessee State
7.21 33 280 CB Marquez White Florida State 6.22
16 126 CB Kevin King Washington 7.18 34 290 CB Will Likely Maryland 6.02
17 143 CB Howard Wilson Houston 7.10 35 296 CB Tony Bridges Mississippi 5.93
T18 145 CB Jalen Myrick Minnesota 7.09 36 298 CB Channing Stribling Michigan 5.85
S i d n e y J o n e s I V, C o r n e r b a c k # 2 6
Date of Birth: Not Available Junior, University of Washington Huskies
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Sidney Jones is a tremendous Cornerback prospect with the ability to play in any number of defensive schemes.
Jones has a combination of fluidity, explosiveness, ball skills, length and aggressiveness; offering a skill set that Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
should be able to immediately transition successfully to the NFL. Jones has strong route awareness and makes Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
strong reads in the secondary to key on the backfield action in zone action and sustain leverage against routes in Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
the vicinity simultaneously. Jones' one critique could be zeroed in on his frame; he is very physical but still has Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
some weakness against bigger bodied receivers. Jones plays patiently and with good pop with hands at the LOS Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
but big bodied players can run through presses. Jones in man coverage has the ability to stay sticky and in the hip
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
pocket of receivers down the field. An Achilles tear at Pro Day robs team of a Day 1 starter in any scheme.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Ohio State's Marshon Lattimore is a one year starter at the position; illustrating an impressible level of polish and
comfort working on an island. Lattimore has wonderful potential in either a Cover 3 zone or press man heavy Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
defensive system; he is at his best working up on the LOS at the snap and pinning receivers. Lattimore shows Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
ideal levels of length for the position at the next level as well; he can challenge throws effectively from the trail Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
position and has the processing and awareness to understand when holding leverage overtop of route stems to Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
accelerate and transition into a receiver of the football. Lattimore is going to need to sure up his run support some; Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
he has had a hard top disengaging late as the back turns runs up inside of his hip and will allow some additional
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
yardage in these situations. A high ceiling CB who has the length and physicality to play at the LOS.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Virginia, Nevada (Las Vegas), Brigham Young
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
UCLA Cornerback Fabian Moreau has experienced an excellent recovery season after a tough break in 2015; in
which Moreau suffered a Lisfranc injury that caused him to miss the final 10 games of his true Senior season. In Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
2016, Moreau's game proved to have little hangover. Blessed with high end twitch and explosiveness, Moreau has Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
the size and movement skills to be an effective man to man defender on the boundary at the NFL level. Moreau's Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
physical skillset is complimented with strong football intelligence: he trusts his eyes and backfield keys when Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
working off the ball in zone coverage. Moreau brings a likable physicality to the catch point but needs to be more Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
physically assertive in the supplemental areas of the position in order to bring a higher level of impact to the game
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
on a snap by snap basis. Should be an early, effective starter.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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M a r l o n H u m p h r e y, C o r n e r b a c k # 2 6
Date of Birth: 07/08/1996 Redshirt Sophomore, University of Alabama Crimson Tide
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Alabama Cornerback Marlon Humphrey is a strong boundary corner prospect with the ability to play in a number
of defensive schemes. Humphrey is slapped together very well and utilizes his functional play strength to Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
regularly throw receivers off schedule in their route patterns. Humphrey is physical both at the LOS and down the Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
field; he is effective in pressing and pinning receivers into the boundary to diminish throwing windows before Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
breaking and playing through the hands after the cut. Humphrey shows a good knack for finding the football and Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
is prone to making big plays down the field as a cover player. His supplemental run support is excellent and Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
makes him a threat to effectively impact the game in all phases. Humphrey will need to watch how grabby he gets
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
beyond 5 yards and needs to iron out how to pass out route rubs at LOS; otherwise he presents a strong profile.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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C o r d r e a Ta n k e r s l e y, C o r n e r b a c k # 2 5
Date of Birth: 11/19/1993 Senior, Clemson University Tigers
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Clemson Cornerback Cordrea Tankersley is a physical cornerback who projects most favorably to a press man
scheme. Defenses that utilize a high amount of pressure packages and ask their CBs to play at the LOS to throw Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
off the timing of route patterns would be wise to consider Tankersley late in Round 1 or early on Day 2 of this Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
year's Draft. Tankersley is still ridding himself of some poor habits, most notably his physical nature getting the Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
best of him in space down the field. 2016 was a big step forward for Tankersley in this regard. When playing the Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
ball in the air, Tankersley shows desirable ball skills and has the length and wingspan to influence a high number Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
of pass attempts when playing in phase from the hip pocket. Tankersley is an effective blitzer and active playing
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
the run as well; he's a well rounded player with a motor to influence the game in a number of ways.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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G a r e o n C o n l e y, C o r n e r b a c k # 8
Date of Birth: 06/29/1995 Junior, Ohio State University Buckeyes
LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Michigan State, Michigan, Notre Dame
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Ohio State Cornerback Gareon Conley has excellent length and ball skills for the CB position; traits that will
likely make him an early selection in the 2017 NFL Draft. Conley does not always play to his size however; a Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
fault that can be seen on film when Conley tries to play press man coverage or jam at the LOS. Conley will get Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
re-routed but his overall lack of consistency in this area is more of a product of his feet than his functional Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
strength. Cleaning up his base early on in reps at the LOS would do wonders for his game. When carrying Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
receivers down the field Conley does very well to track the football and not allow himself to be worked out of Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
position prior to using his length to either challenge the ball with one or two hands. Conley's best fit looks to be as
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
a deep third defender in a Cover 3 style defense; where his zone overlap skills can be best on display.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Q u i n c y Wi l s o n , C o r n e r b a c k #6
Date of Birth: Not Available Junior, University of Florida Gators
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Florida's Quincy Wilson has blossomed into one of the best CB prospects in the country. Wilson entered the 2016
season as a full time starter for the first time and did not disappoint. His physical play style both at the line of Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
scrimmage and on route stems regularly gets receivers out of sync with their Quarterback; eliminating them from Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
the play. Wilson has scheme diversity as well, he is an effective Cornerback in zone coverages as well. Wilson Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
does not have the smoothest or quickest of transitions, so playing in off man situations would likely yield some Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
negative reps and should be avoided pending on game situations and down/distance. Wilson has strong ball skills Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
and will break up pass attempts at the catch point thanks to both his length and physicality when closing down
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
and impacting receivers. Should be regarded as a potential Day 1 starter for a defensive unit.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Tr e ' D a v i o u s W h i t e , C o r n e r b a c k # 1 8
Date of Birth: 01/16/1995 Senior, Louisiana State University Tigers
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Louisiana State Cornerback Tre'Davious White has parlayed a strong start to his career with the Tigers into a
strong offseason circuit. White was one of the best CBs in the country down the stretch and had a strong showing Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
at the 2017 Reese's Senior Bowl. On the field, White is a physical player at the LOS who shows the movement Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
skills and ability to play turn and run coverage with receivers on the boundary. White also offers a fair amount of Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
upside in zone coverage; he has the speed to play off deep third areas and the short area acceleration to play in Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
more shallow sections of the field as well. White could stand to continue to work on not getting knocked off of Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
the hip of strong receivers; at times it does impede his ability to make a play on the football. White has the
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
potential to be a Day 1 starter for a defensive unit running any coverage as base; he's very strong in many areas.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Iowa's Desmond King was the 2015 Jim Thorpe Award winner and after significant consideration elected to
return for his final season at Iowa. King's senior season lacked the statistical impact of 2015; yet King continued Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
to illustrate the same strong skillset that made him a standout the year before. King would be a serviceable starter Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
in heavy man coverage oriented defense but has the potential to be a star and standout player if tasked with Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
playing in a heavy zone system. King is at his best from off the ball and with his eyes in the backfield: peripheral Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
vision and route recognition allows him to leverage routes appropriately while also keying the Quarterback. King Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
is a turnover machine and has strong ball skills; cleanly catching balls in his vicinity. King's aggressiveness and
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
football IQ allow him to be a big component of perimeter run defense as well. A Day 1 starter in a zone system.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
USC Cornerback Adoree' Jackson presents a highly attractive physical skillset for NFL teams as a moves on to
the next level. Jackson has some lapses with footwork and press technique while playing up on the LOS; however Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
those warts have frequently been masked by elite movement skills and athleticism in college. Jackson is going to Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
need to continue to work on perfecting his transitional footwork, yet as a zone defender and playing in off ball Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
situations he is current a much more consistent product. Jackson's high end movement skills allow him to break Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
and cross face of receivers that he has no business challenging; his movement skills are a true game changer. Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
Jackson illustrates strong ball skills as well, so much so that he's been utilized offensively as a receiver. Jackson
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
has the ability to contribute as a dynamic return man as well. Should be coveted early on Day 2 of the draft.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
San Diego State Cornerback Damontae Kazee will face a boxed in projection from a number of NFL franchises in
the spring. Kazee does not present the size or length of a boundary cornerback on the NFL level. As a result, his Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
value is going to be mitigated by some teams, likely causing less of a demand for his services. Teams Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
implementing a high frequency of press Cover 2 shell or Cover 3/Cover 4 defense would be well served in Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
targeting Kazee; as he is a scrappy player and his spatial awareness and ability to key action in the backfield make Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
him a very attractive zone option. Kazee also illustrates an impressive level of competency in the run game. He Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
can fill with aggression and is a clean tackler when coming head to head with ball carriers working into the
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
boundary. Kazee has a strong nose for the ball and should be considered a potential starter in the right scheme.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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7.96 5.57 5.23 7.62 Sept. 2016: Fractured Ankle Cornerback (+0.10)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Cameron Sutton had a very promising senior season trimmed down on account of an ankle fracture. Sutton did
well to answer the bell as a leader on the unit throughout September, raising his level of intensity and effort to be Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
the standout player. Sutton is a likeable Corner and has traits that teams will gravitate towards thanks in part to his Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
frame and effectiveness in man coverage. A larger sample in 2016 would have been helpful to determine if his Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
added polish and consistency in technique was an aberration or a true progression and application of his physical Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
skills. If playing in a man coverage heavy scheme, Sutton has the potential to be a standout player. He possesses Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
the necessary length, physical approach to contesting route stems and ball tracking skills to be successful at the
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
next level. Sutton needs to continue the promising trajectory 2016 suggested he was on to take that step.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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C o r n E l d e r, C o r n e r b a c k #29
Date of Birth: 10/09/1994 Senior, University of Miami (FL) Hurricanes
LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Florida State, Clemson, North Carolina
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Cornerback prospect Corn Elder may be one of the more restricted prospects in terms of scheme transition. His
overall lack of length and size are going to scare a number of teams and will likely make it difficult for him to Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
become a fixture along a defensive perimeter. However, Elder has the physical style of play and mental awareness Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
to be a true asset on the field: teams that utilize a high frequency of Cover 2 zone may be willing to implement Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
Elder on the boundary. Furthermore; Elder has the movement skills and quickness to be present as an asset from Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
the slot as a nickel CB. Elder also has contributed with great effectiveness as both a return player and on kick Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
coverage units. Elder has great long speed and will be difficult for defenders to get behind when attacking
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
vertically. Not the most scheme diverse talent but could start in the right situation.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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J a l e n " Te e z " Ta b o r, C o r n e r b a c k # 3 1
Date of Birth: 12/31/1996 Junior, University of Florida Gators
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Florida's "Teez" Tabor is a highly regarded Cornerback in the 2017 NFL Draft; many pundits suggest he may be
the best at his position in the class. Study of the film reveals there are some notable concerns that may limit his Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
ceiling, however. Tabor is a very physical corner with good press skills and the ability to overlap zones Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
effectively. Yet when asked to play turn and run coverage Tabor has only adequate mobility throughout the hips Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
and lacks the short area acceleration skills to protect from vertical shots unless the ball is delivered late. Tabor in Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
an off the ball position shows very likeable football intelligence, route recognition and the ball skills to take Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
aggressive angles to the ball as a means of compensating for high end plant and drive ability. Tabor projects best
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
(and can be a quality starter) in press zones and deep third/quarter heavy pass defenses.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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J e r e m y C u t r e r, C o r n e r b a c k # 8
Date of Birth: 02/27/1994 (JUCO) Senior, Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders
LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Alabama, Western Kentucky, Louisiana Tech
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Middle Tennessee State Cornerback Jeremy Cutrer is an impressive story: a highly coveted recruit who was
forced to start his career in JUCO due to eligibility issues (he was targeted initially by LSU). After two years of Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
JUCO, Cutrer again missed the chance to commit to LSU and joined the Blue Raiders program just 3 weeks prior Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
to the start of the 2015 season. Cutrer started all but one of the 10 games he played and has proven to be a Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
disruptive player in the secondary on account of his length, anticipation and ball skills. Cutrer needs to continue Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
to dedicate himself to adding weight on his frame; his glaring issue is that of a long, lean body that can get Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
overwhelmed by more powerful receiver. Cutrer projects most favorably into a Cover 3 role but he has the length
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
and turn/run ability to be a viable consideration on Day 3 for a defensive unit that implements press man as well.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Washington Cornerback Kevin King has the length and size profile that will cause defensive coaches to drool. In
certain sequences, that length is a dominant trait and one that will mask a lot of issues in King's game. Yet too Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
frequently King is caught with soft coverage at the top of route stems and seems to lose track of his receiver when Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
looking back to key on the football. In shorter areas, King's length can be a bit of a detriment, as his step length is Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
long and requires an extra split second to get his foot to catch and drive in a different direction to mirror against Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
routes breaking off his trajectory. King has great ball skills at the catch point and in deep third coverages has the Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
ability to be a consistence piece of a secondary. King could warrant consideration on late Day 2 for scheme
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
specific fits but universally his value is much more attractive on early Day 3.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Tennessee Tech, Louisville, Texas State
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Houston Cornerback Howard Wilson is an underrated candidate to grow and develop into a starting Cornerback at
the NFL level. Wilson, a redshirt sophomore coming off of an ACL tear after just three games in 2015, is still Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
notably raw in coverage and his play diagnosis skills are going to require a good level of added polish. Yet from a Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
raw skillset perspective Wilson has excellent natural ball skills and has enough size to physically fill out his frame Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
and be a more consistent collision defender near the LOS. As is, Wilson is at his best playing off of the LOS to Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
allow him to see routes developing in front of his face as a Cover 3 defender. He has enough burst to take on Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
intermediate level throws and shows flashes of strong run support shooting up into the box. Wilson would be a
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
great add in the middle rounds for a team looking for a high upside selection.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Texas Christian, Michigan, Ohio State
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Minnesota Cornerback Jalen Myrick brings a twitchy skillset to the next level and compliments some of his
fine work as a defensive player with excellent skills as a return player; further supplementing his impact on the Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
game and adding to his value. Myrick as a work case scenario should be regarded as a starting caliber return Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
player. Although Myrick shows the desired size for the position from a weight perspective; he is at times far too Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
passive and needs to play with more aggression and violence in order to unlock his full potential. Dangerous with Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
the ball in his hands, Myrick shows good ball skills and if playing in situations that allow for clean breaks on Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
throws in front of face; Myrick could be a notable contributor and a quality depth option for a NFL franchise in
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
2017 and beyond.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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C h i d o b e Aw u z i e , C o r n e r b a c k # 4
Date of Birth: 05/24/1995 Senior, University of Colorado Buffaloes
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Colorado Cornerback Chidobe Awuzie brings likeable skills to the Cornerback position; but his permanent home
is going to be a puzzle for many franchises. Awuzie lacks the tackling prowess and consistency as a physical Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
defender in tight areas to warrant high end consideration as a slot defender, yet he also is lacking in the Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
physicality to get off of blocks and protect the boundary as a perimeter defender. As a pass defender, Awuzie can Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
be inconsistent holding his zone responsibilities and has issues with length to protect vertically and strength to Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
protect against bigger bodies. His best fit is likely as a slot Cornerback in nickel packages to counter interior Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
receivers. That would be an effective mask for many of his issues as a defender; yet it would also notably temper
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
his demand as a 2017 NFL Draft commodity.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
West Virginia's Rasul Douglas checks boxes as a long, disruptive Cornerback. The NFL has trended towards
Corners with size in recent years; which will add value to Douglas' draft stock as a true 6'2 athlete at the position. Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
Douglas' length is both a blessing and curse: he's highly disruptive and effective utilizing his hands to play into Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
receivers at the LOS. When afforded the chance to play press man coverage Douglas is effective in squeezing Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
receivers as they work down the field. Where Douglas' length is detrimental is in off reps away from the LOS. Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
Douglas' frame is long and requires long steps in order to collect balance or re-direct; as a result his breaks on Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
throws in front of his face or reactions to hard breaking route stems will concede separation with consistency.
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
Press heavy pressure oriented defensive schemes are the optimal fit for the likes of Douglas.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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J a c k To c h o , C o r n e r b a c k # 2 9
Date of Birth: Not Available Senior, North Carolina State University Wolfpack
LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Clemson, Florida State, North Carolina
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
North Carolina State Cornerback Jack Tocho brings a nice blend of mobility and size to the next level and should
warrant consideration in the middle rounds thanks to some good zone spacing abilities and skill to play physical Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
as a disruption player in the secondary. Tocho is at his best interrupting route releases at the LOS and does well to Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
get hands firmly on bodies before filtering into the secondary and getting necessary drops. While Tocho lacks the Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
long speed to be a viable boundary starter in some systems; his physicality and spacing IQ will allow him to be a Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
quality depth player at an absolute worst. Tocho can contribute on special teams as well; he's got strong tackling Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
skills when squaring up ball carriers appropriately and illustrates the appropriate mindset to be a bothersome
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
prospect on the third units.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Utah, Michigan State, Ohio State
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
University of Michigan defensive back Jourdan Lewis has excellent ball skills and shows good competency as a
shallow man defender. He lacks the long speed to be effective as a boundary player and is handcuffed by some Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
limited length; which is going to temper his upside and results. Lewis is a more sure defender when playing man Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
coverages but will need a deep safety to sustain cushion against vertical routes; Lewis shows some tightness in his Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
hip transitions and struggles to sustain play speed when having to open hips up into the field. A player with a Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
strong motor and reliable tackling skills, Lewis could be considered a valuable depth player with special teams Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
abilities (he was involved in the running game) or be a viable option as a nickel defender for teams who
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
implement a lot of shell coverage to protect themselves deep.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Utah Cornerback Brian Allen has an intriguing Day 3 skillset that is sure to entice teams that love length and
strength in boundary Cornerbacks. Allen is a two year defensive player, having originally started with the Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
program as a Wide Receiver before depth issues forced him into action. In the time since, Allen has proven to Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
be a natural. He's got otherworldly length and movement skills but does need to add further polish to his route Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
combination recognition and not be so passive when playing in space. Allen also has some lapses with his feet at Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
the LOS; anchoring firmly and mirroring as needed would allow him to optimize his skill as a press corner. Allen Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
brings good ball tracking skills and the ability to disrupt consistently from the hip pocket. A mid-Day 3 range
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
prospect, Allen has the upside and ceiling to develop into a high end starter with time.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Oklahoma State Cornerback Ashton Lampkin is a fun, combative player with more influence than one would
expect in assessing his measurables. Lampkin plays with violence and a deliberate physicality that one wouldn't Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
expect for a sub-190 lb CB. Lampkin is at his best in shallow zone areas; there he's able to process the play and Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
use his strong anticipatory skills to break into the trajectory of the football. Lampkin is a strong open field tackler Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
and although his success as a fill defender will likely be tempered by longer, stronger receivers on the boundary at Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
the NFL level; there's a mentality there that will likely transition over to the special teams units. Lampkin plays Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
with visible passion and makes up for only adequate change of direction skills with strong football intelligence
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
and low center of gravity.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Tr e s t o n D e C o u d , C o r n e r b a c k # 1 4
Date of Birth: 08/01/1993 Redshirt Senior, Oregon State University Beavers
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Oregon State Cornerback Treston Decoud is a two year player at the Division I level. Decoud transferred to two
Junior Colleges before settling in at Oregon State for his final two years. There, he started all but one of the 22 Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
games he participated in and quickly developed into a team leader for the Beaver program. Decoud's physical Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
play style in both coverage and run support are admirable; he utilizes his length and play strength to his advantage Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
with consistency. Decoud is a strong open field tackler and would be well served given opportunities to play Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
Cover 2 zone and shoot up into the flats as a run support defender. Decoud's effectiveness wanes the further down Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
the field he plays, but there are flashes of strong press man ability as well. Decoud should be a Day 3 target and
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
brings notable upside as a potential scheme specific boundary Cornerback.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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8.65
6.97 5.40 (Size only) 6.37 None Cornerback (+0.10)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Michigan State Defensive Back Demetrious Cox is a player without a true home at the next level. Cox is far too
shaky as a tackler to be relied upon to be an every down option at Strong Safety. He's also lacking in the fluidity, Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
burst and ball skills to be called upon as a Free Safety. And Cox struggles notably when trying to mirror skill Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
players in space as a man coverage defender. His best bet is playing as a deep third defender in a Cover 3 heavy Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
defensive zone system. This would take Cox away from run support and allow him to be a high leverage zone Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
defender while still utilizing his length and forward playing mentality to his advantage. Cox will need to make a Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
notable run at a gunner role in order to stick with his current football IQ; however. He's far too irregular with his
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
efforts to be relied upon as an every down contributor.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Colorado Cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon is yet another in a group of long, lean CBs to enter this year's NFL
Draft. Witherspoon has some notable tightness throughout his frame and can struggle to mirror consistently Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
against more sudden receivers on the boundary. Witherspoon does, however, showcase the ability to pin receivers Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
with effectiveness into the boundary and utilize his length to attack the football and create batted passes. Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
Witherspoon's upside is tempered by poor tackling habits and a delay between his mental processing and his Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
body's ability to properly break down and execute. In all, Witherspoon projects most favorably as a press man Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
Cornerback and if able to create a true technician's approach to his footwork and fundamentals he can be a factor
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
in a NFL secondary. Should be a Day 3 target for teams unless they are enamored by his size.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
North Carolina Cornerback Des Lawrence has the profile of a deep third zone cover; thanks in part to some
limited length that will handcuff him from being consistently effective as a press man defender. Lawrence is Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
going to need to add some polish in terms of his footwork and his ability to cleanly track the football and stay Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
sticky as a trail defender if he is to find a permanent home in a NFL starting lineup. Lawrence is a bit shaky as a Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
run defender as well thanks to a passive approach when attacking blockers working up into the LOS and when Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
having to square up ball carriers in the open. Too frequently Lawrence will charge up looking for a big hit and he Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
needs to change his mentality to remember that his play is a last line of defense. Lawrence is a depth option and
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
could feasibly (with development) turn into a scheme specific starting option.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Temple Cornerback Nathan Hairston provides a fair level of upside for a team looking to add developmental
prospects in the secondary. Hairston is still very green at the position and should grow into a more consistent style Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
of play with additional reps. Hairston moves well and should be a viable candidate for special teams units, Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
bolstering the chances of him locking into a roster for 2017 and beyond. Hairston shows great ball skills and has Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
shown best when playing Cover 3 to sustain a deep third of the field. Here; Hairston's mobility through the torso Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
can shine and he can track the football effectively by reading action in the backfield. Hairston is going to need to Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
further develop his aggressive mindset and become a more confident tackler in the open field if he's to challenge
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
for a starting role at any point. Would be a worthwhile investment late on Day 3.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Tennessee State Cornerback Ezra Robinson projects most favorably as a potential special teams coverage player
and a nickel back utilized in the slot to play man to man coverage against smaller, quick footed receivers. Where Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
Robinson struggles is with the physical aspect of the game, he can get overwhelmed by bigger bodies and he's Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
consistently looking to play around bodies rather than work way through them. As a tackler, Robinson looks for Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
strip opportunities and his chances to deliver notable pop to ball carriers are usually few and far between. Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
Robinson shows good ball skills and a natural ability to make splash plays in coverage; yet that will come at the Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
expense of ensuring the tackle is made and he's prone to roll the dice. A jump in the level of competition will raise
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
red flags on his ability to translate to the next level effectively.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
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Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Tennessee Cornerback Malik Foreman is the less heralded member of the Volunteers secondary to enter the NFL
this season; joining teammate Cameron Sutton. Foreman brings strong movement skills to the table and should be Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
able to play turn and run coverage with a good percentage of NFL receivers. His foot quickness and step Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
efficiency allow for clean transitions and gaining good depth off of the LOS. Foreman is fairly sticky in man Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
coverage as well; he does not easily concede space from the hip pocket. Foreman's biggest issue is a notable lack Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
of strength; he's too passive attacking blocks and struggles with being an effective run defender. Foreman has Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
baseline coverage ability; which should get him a look at the NFL level. But he's going to have to fill out his
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
game if he's going to be more than camp fodder and stick on a roster in the long term.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Not Available (Transfer from Miami (FL))
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Former Miami Hurricane and Mountaineer Antonio Crawford brings a likable movement set to the next level; he's
got lightning fast feet and the ability to mirror effectively in space. Where Crawford gets into trouble is on the Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
physical side of the game; he's too easily discarded by receivers and needs to focus on building a more well Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
rounded skillset. Crawford's lack of functional strength appears in both the run and the pass game; where he's Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
lackadaisical in efforts to step up and finish running plays and also too prone to getting bumped off of his Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
platform. Crawford's baseline level of foot quickness is tremendous and should allow him the opportunity to try to Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
stick on a team as depth in the secondary. Crawford has the long speed to be a viable contain player in the return
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
game as well; he can work around gunners and squat to challenge and seal the sideline.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Florida State Cornerback Marquez White enters the NFL with two years of starting experience under his belt. Yet
White has a number of glaring flaws in the technical side of his game that make him a problematic projection Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
going forward. First of all, White is too physical and grabby on route stems; he's effective to extend his hands and Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
establish contact early on the route stem, yet he has little grasp on when to let the play ride out and when to clear Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
his hands. Additionally, White has issues with his footwork; he's too prone to hopping out of his stance and will Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
allow more sudden receivers to make false stem breaks off of him at disadvantageous times; conceding too much Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
separation. White has the mental approach to be an effective special teams player and is aggressive working off of
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
contact; perhaps a ST role is his best future for a long term NFL career.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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W i l l L i k e l y, C o r n e r b a c k # 4
Date of Birth: 1995 Redshirt Senior, University of Maryland Terrapins
LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Michigan State, Ohio State, Iowa
3.44
7.06 6.53 (Size only) 6.89 October 2016: Torn ACL Cornerback (+0.10)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Maryland's Will Likely finishes his career with the Terrapins with more of a whisper than a bang. Likely did not
tally an interception in his final 19 games. A physically limited player due to stature, Likely is going to have Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
difficulty finding a permanent home on a defensive unit. He lacks the length and physicality to play on the Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
boundary and would get bullied against TEs in the middle of the field. Where Likely is certain to make a living is Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
as a return specialist; where he logged 6 total touchdowns during his career. In the open field Likely is a handful; Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
he's difficult to corral and combines sudden cuts and explosive acceleration with high end open field vision to set Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
up blocks well. A bottom end of the roster player is a probably role for Likely but his abilities on special teams
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
units should keep him on a 53 man roster provided he's able to illustrate strong ball security.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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To n y B r i d g e s , C o r n e r b a c k # 1
Date of Birth: 10/13/1993 (JUCO) Senior, University of Mississippi Rebels
LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Alabama, Louisiana State, Oklahoma State
6.82
4.98 5.07 (Size only) 5.92 None Cornerback (+0.10)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Mississippi Cornerback Tony Bridges is a JUCO product of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. As a
transfer Junior, Bridges started 11 of 13 games for the Rebels before showing alarming regression as a player Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
throughout the 2016 season. Athletically, Bridges shows desirable natural fluidity and movement skills to Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
effectively play in space. But his football intelligence, route recognition skills and fundamentals from the ground Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
up are going to require massive levels of attention for him to be a serviceable NFL player. Bridges shows poor Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
eye discipline and too frequently floats in space as a pass defender. Not to mention some poor habits as a potential Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
tackler that consistently yield additional yardage to runners. Bridges should be considered a non-draftable
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
commodity in the 2017 NFL Draft.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Utah, Michigan State, Ohio State
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
In an ideal scheme fit (press man), Michigan's Channing Stribling could warrant a long term investment and be a
viable practice squad candidate. Stribling is effective in staying patient at the LOS and has a knack for situating Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
cleanly into the hip pocket of receivers when able to play up on the LOS. Unfortunately his functional strength is Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
compromised when he's not able to establish contact at the LOS and his overall mirror skills are limited; which Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
will make him a very scheme specific prospect. Stribling lacks the lateral agility needed to mirror when playing Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
off the ball and his long speed is a significant barrier to him being an effective vertical defender in the long run. Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
Stribling is unphysical when tasked with filtering plays on the boundary and is notably one dimensional in his
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
strengths as a prospect.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Ball Skills: Can the SAF locate the football in the air? When he does, how well does he Versatility: Does the SAF have the ability to play various roles? Can he allow the Project Player/Practice Squad Candidate, Priority UDFA 5.75 - 5.99
time his jump to break up the pass? Does he have good hands? defensive personnel to have multiplicity in schemes and alignments?
Training Camp Contributor, UDFA < 5.75
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Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Louisiana State Safety Jamal Adams is a highly versatile defender with the ability to positively impact a defense
in a number of roles. Adams' mental processing, natural feel for positioning in zone coverage and explosive traits Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
make him a prospect to be highly coveted come the 2017 NFL Draft. Adams is highly twitched up and aggressive Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
when the call allows it; he is sudden in closing down and attacking the line of scrimmage or the catch point. Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
Consistently beating teammates to the football, Adams has special acceleration skills and is a handful trying to Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
wall off due to anticipatory qualities and elite transitional quickness. Adams could be pegged to play either Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
traditional Safety role and has the range to be relied upon as a true Free Safety in the middle of the field. Adams
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
is a plug and play starter with the ability to sure up a secondary with his range, ball skills and route recognition.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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B u d d a B a k e r, S a f e t y #32
Date of Birth: 01/10/1996 Junior, University of Washington Huskies
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Washington Safety Budda Baker is an impressive back end defender with the versatility to make a high number of
impact plays in both the run and pass game. While Baker is not a true free Safety and does not have an ideal Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
frame for playing in the box with such a high frequency; he has proven himself more than competent in the slot, Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
as a box safety and as a pressure player. In man to man coverage; Baker can be relied upon to lock horns with slot Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
receivers. His short area movement skills, play processing and reactionary quickness are all plus traits that allow Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
Baker to be one of the better pursuit defenders in this year's class. Baker projects favorably as a Strong Safety; on Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
passing down and distances he can be left in the slot to give his defensive coaches some multiplicity and
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
flexibility with how they address and attack their personnel groupings. Should be a Day 1 impact player.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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E d d i e J a c k s o n , F re e S a f e t y #4
Date of Birth: Not Available Senior, University of Alabama Crimson Tide
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Alabama's Eddie Jackson unfortunately missed the second half of his final season with Crimson Tide on account
of a broken leg suffered vs. Texas A&M. Jackson's senior season lacked the splash plays present as a Junior, his Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
first as the starting Free Safety. Yet Jackson continued to illustrate the strong mental grasp of the defense and was Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
a field commander in the secondary; consistently getting calls relayed across the back end and being in the Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
appropriate place to sustain leverage against offenses. Jackson has true Center field ability thanks to impressive Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
burst and range, strong mental processing and ball skills that guide him to the catch point consistently when Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
tracking the ball in the middle of the field. Jackson does not offer a great asset as a run defender but is willing to
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
drop down and clean up trash or square up runners in the alley as needed. A potential Day 1 starter at Free Safety.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Connecticut Safety Obi Melifonwu brings an attractive skillset to NFL franchises; his versatility and frame will
put a lot of potential roles on the table and make him a valued prospect on nearly every board in the draft. Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
Melifonwu is a seasoned starter with strong mental processing and discipline in space. While his length is a great Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
asset at the catch point or as a tackler, it does limit his functionality as a deeper defender. If a team requires box Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
play or a potential off ball cover safety; Melifonwu will have a strong appeal. Melifonwu is aggressive closing Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
down in space and shows great understanding of how to attack the football: he's capable of gearing down and Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
squaring up to wrap or cutting low on an angle if the ball is carrying away and into the boundary. A box safety/
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
nickel LB hybrid, Melifonwu should offer excellent value sometime in the early portion of Day 2.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Utah, Michigan State, Ohio State
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Michigan's Jabrill Peppers is an incredibly gifted athlete and a game changing player on a number of different
fronts. Peppers' explosive functional skill set, football intelligence and intensity are all strong qualities that rarely Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
come around in player evaluation. Where Peppers becomes a difficult study is in finding an ideal home at the next Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
level: the Wolverines utilize Peppers as a Strong side Linebacker with great frequency; yet Peppers lacks the Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
frame or ability to play off of blocks to work consistently in the box. Peppers' best role going forward appears to Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
be in a Tyrann Matheiu role; in which his athleticism is utilized to attack defenses with versatility and his Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
explosive skillset both in the open field and with the football in his hands can be maximized. Peppers can be an
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
impact player from Day 1 but will likely need some guidance to sure up his back end reps as a Safety.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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M a l i k H o o k e r, F re e S a f e t y #24
Date of Birth: 1996 Redshirt Sophomore, Ohio State University Buckeyes
- Career
13
- Career
11
- Winning
0.846
- Tackles/Game: N/A - INT/Game: N/A - PBU/Game: N/A
Starts: Wins: Percentage:
2016 Top Competition: Oklahoma, Michigan, Clemson
- Team Captain - Total Games
No 26
(Y/N): Played: - Tackles/Game: 7.33 - INT/Game: 0.33 - PBU/Game: 0.33
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Ohio State Free Safety Malik Hooker is a bit more finesse than some of the other Safety prospects in this class;
however his combination of movement skills, route/spatial awareness and ball skills may make him the cream of Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
the crop as a pure single high FS. Hooker trusts his eyes and shadows route stems and the Quarterback with great Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
effectiveness; putting him in a position to log 7 interceptions in his only year as a starter for the Buckeyes in Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
2016. A team that has a physically stout front seven and needs pure range on the back end would be well served Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
to target Hooker; who can be tough when opportunities present themselves but there are too many instances Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
where self-preservation negatively impacts his play as a run support defender. Hooker's ability to impact the
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
passing game makes him a high ceiling style of player; his mental processing in spite of limited reps is promising.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Clemson, Florida State, North Carolina
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Teams implementing a high frequency of Cover 2 would be well served to look for Josh Jones on Day 2 of the
2017 NFL Draft. Jones has the functional athleticism and football intelligence to be an impact defender at the next Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
level. Jones has size, range, ball skills and physicality: all the makings of a strong back half of the field defender. Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
Jones has flashed in reps in man coverage as well; but he's currently a bit raw there and will require some Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
additional development. Jones has upside to play effectively against Tight Ends as a chess piece defender as well. Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
Multiplicity is one of the notable traits that should have defensive coordinators excited about the prospect of Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
adding Jones to the lineup. Jones' tackling abilities are strong but lose some of their luster when flying up into a
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
confined alley; he needs to do better to come to balance and not press to lay the wood.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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X a v i e r Wo o d s , S a f e t y #7
Date of Birth: 07/26/1995 Senior, Louisiana Tech University Bulldogs
LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Western Kentucky, Kansas St, Arkansas St
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Lousiana Tech Free Safety Xavier Woods is one of the better ball magnets in the 2017 NFL Draft. Woods has
great spatial awareness, patience and trust in his keys to maximize his ability to influence plays on the field. A Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
true deep third defender; Woods projects favorably in Cover 3. His long speed is a bit lacking for a true Center Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
field option in Cover 1 but a team with reliable cover CBs may be willing to implement him there as well. Woods' Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
skillset is best left to roam the middle of the field: there he has enough size and twitch to challenge throws Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
effectively. What Woods is lacking currently is polish in man coverage; which limits his versatility a good Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
amount. For the forseeable future, Woods should not be asked to lock up with receivers in the slot. A fun, spunky
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
player who has a high presence in the middle of the field, Woods would be a good value on Day 2.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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M a rc u s M a y e , S a f e t y #20
Date of Birth: 1994 Redshirt Senior, University of Florida Gators
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Florida's Marcus Maye suffered a broken arm midway through his Senior season, robbing him of the chance to
finish the year with his teammates. May has always been the consummate pro; he's consistently resisting the urge Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
to shoot gaps and play forward to sustain his integrity on the back end. Maye lacks some splash plays but he's Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
conservative in the good kind of way. He's heady and processes action in front of his face very well. Maye, when Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
let off the leash and allowed to prowl, has shown a nice habit of attacking ball carriers with aggressiveness and Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
has proven to be a ball hunter as a tackler just as much as you'd expect from a pass defender. Maye's ceiling is Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
notable as a starter but he's going to need to learn to toe the line a little tighter if he wants to become a splash
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
player moving forward at the next level.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
UCLA's Randall Goforth would be a much more highly recruited player with an extra two inches of length and
some extra weight on his frame. Goforth has excellent football intelligence and has been a chess piece on the back Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
end of the Bruins defense for the past several seasons. Goforth has shown success playing as a nickel defender in Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
the slot, up in the box or as a robber in the MOF. His long term projection is likely a nickel defensive back that Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
can either match up with receivers in the slot or allow another member of the secondary to do so. Goforth lacks Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
high end length and strength but plays with much more physicality than one would expect at first look. An early Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
Day 3 option, Goforth can play man or zone based schemes effectively but will likely be looking at a
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
complimentary role as compared to being asked to be a full time player .
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Texas A&M Aggies' Justin Evans is a bit raw on the back end; he's got some issues with ball skills and tackling
that will make it difficult to plug him into a starting lineup immediately and be encouraged to play a high volume Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
of Free Safety reps early on in his career. Evans is more of a middle of the field enforcer and has an impressive Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
ability to process and hit receivers with force to jar loose the football. Evans' acceleration skills and range Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
suggest a promising future as a Free Safety may be in the cards; yet he's too raw to be relied upon to fulfill that Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
role immediately going forward. Evans has some strong work as a return player as well, he's able to illustrate his Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
open field vision and acceleration skills in this regard as well. Evans is a potential Day 2 target with a more
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
favorable three and five year projection than as an immediate impact player.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Michigan State Safety Montae Nicholson has some technical/discipline issues to clean up in his back end work
but by and large he illustrates an impressive blend of versatility, length, athleticism and toughness that will make Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
him an attractive middle round option for a NFL secondary. Nicholson's length is notable and he's very effective Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
using it to challenge the ball and force altered throws, as well as to get into bodies effectively in space and on the Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
boundary. Nicholson is going to need to add patience as a back end defender; especially on pressure reps when Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
he's the only line of defense; at times he's susceptible to double moves and will give up too much vertical space to Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
get hit for big plays. Nicholson looks like a true Strong Safety at the next level and eliminating some of the
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
mental lapses will result in a NFL starter on the back end.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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M a rc u s Wi l l i a m s , S a f e t y #20
Date of Birth: 09/08/1996 Junior, University of Utah Utes
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Utah Safety Marcus Williams put anyone unfamiliar on notice at the 2017 NFL Combine, where he logged a
43.5" vertical. His jump is a good indicator of what you'll see on film: he's a plus athlete and has the ability to be Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
a high impact player in the right situation. That fit is not, however, as a true Free Safety and middle of the field Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
defender. Williams' eyes are too drawn to the big play in the passing game to regularly be asked to cover the Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
entire field of play. Instead, Williams' ball skills, physical nature and tackling ability mesh together much more Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
favorably as a box safety and run support player. There, Williams' short area transitions and length can have a Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
plus impact on the intermediate areas of the field without the compromised protection on the back end. Williams
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
has starting upside but is too wild for his own good at times; needs to pick and choose his spots more deliberately.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Te d r i c T h o m p s o n , S a f e t y #9
Date of Birth: 01/20/1995 Senior, University of Colorado Buffaloes
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Colorado's Tedric Thompson is a wonderful back end Safety in terms of his pass coverage capabilities. Thompson
is a bit of a limited athlete; which will eliminate any chances of him getting looks as a deep Free Safety option. Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
Yet in Cover 2 or Cover 3; Thompson can be highly effective on the back end on account of his route recognition Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
and ball skills. Thompson has strong hands and takes great angles in pursuit; he's constantly finding the football Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
and able to challenge at the catch point. Thompson will need to improve on his tackling habits as well; he's got Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
the ability to lay a big hit. But there's too many instances of passive attempts at wrapping up and Thompson is far Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
too easily deterred by bodies in front of his face when attempting to fill they alley. Thompson can be quality
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
depth and with some additional tackling skills, Thompson could find his way into a NFL starting lineup.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Auburn Safety Johnathan "Rudy" Ford is still a work in progress; he's a high end natural athlete that appears to
have a blend of nice traits and others that still need development. Ford was a running back in high school before Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
getting transferred over to the defensive side of the football. At Safety, Ford shows reliable tackling, good burst Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
and run support. In the pass game, Ford is a bit too conservative still and is going to need to continue to develop Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
his route recognition and anticipatory skills if he's going to become a more impact player. Many of Ford's Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
challenges on the ball are the byproduct of poor decisions by passers or tipped throws than actual field vision. Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
Ford's upside is as a back end defender with multiplicity; but in the mean time he's a stronger run defender than
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
pass coverage option and will need some notable development.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Florida State, Clemson, North Carolina
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Miami Safety Rayshawn Jenkins is an impressive physical specimen who presents some notable skills that should
translate immediately into the NFL and additional developmental upside. Jenkins is a violent hitter and plays with Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
a looming presence in the middle of the field; he owns the box when charging down from the second level and Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
will deliver some powerful blows. Jenkins' productivity in pass coverage is a bit misleading, however. Jenkins Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
does not illustrate consistent route recognition skills or ball skills to consistently challenge the football cleanly. As Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
such; too many throws slip into tight coverage, require a late challenge with make up speed or will glance off his Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
hands. Jenkins needs to work on maximizing his play recognition skills in order to optimize what is a notably
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
impressive natural skill set from a size and athleticism standpoint.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Florida State, Clemson, Notre Dame
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Boston College Defensive Back John Johnson is an interesting mid/late round prospect on the back end. Johnson
is not an especially reliable tackler and has some issues with getting into firm fits as a run defender. Yet his best Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
work on film consistently comes from the slot; where he's located closer to the ball and would be afforded more Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
opportunities to impact the running game. As a result, Johnson is likely looking at a rotational role. Without more Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
awareness on the back end as a deep half or third player, Johnson will be a problematic addition and concede too Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
many splash plays in the passing game to warrant consideration for a full time role in that regard. Johnson should Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
be a Day 3 target and can bring value as a nickel player with some versatility for whichever defensive unit he
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
lands with during the 2017 NFL Draft.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Utah, Michigan State, Ohio State
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Michigan Safety Delano Hill brings a solid, if unspectacular skillset to the NFL. Hill projects as a 'tweener Safety.
His back end work as a Free Safety will leave teams wanting more from his range and ability impact the play; yet Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
his box skills as a run defender are a struggle to find constant impact and positive reps to play through trash near Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
the LOS. As such, Hill may be a more favorable projection as a Free Safety for a team that implements a high Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
frequency of Cover 2 or Cover 3. Fitting in a scheme that only asks Hill to carry a portion of the deeper part of the Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
field will allow his mobility to be masked and let him use his break ability to his advantage. Hill should be Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
regarded as a late round target; someone who should be able to contribute on the special teams unit and be a
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
quality depth player throughout the life of his first contract in the NFL. Is also a plus athlete.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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We s t o n S t e e l h a m m e r, S a f e t y # 8
Date of Birth: Not Available Senior, Air Force Academy Falcons
5.48
8.21 6.92 (Size only) 5.85 None Safety (+0.05)
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Air Force's Weston Steelhammer enters the NFL Draft process without much in the way of notable polish in his
game. Steelhammer's role with the Falcons was primarily to be a buzz defender working the box; given the Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
opportunity to run free and find the football at will. As such, there's going to need to be some significant polish Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
added to Steelhammer's game in order to clean up many of poor angles and wasted steps that are illustrated on Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
film. Additionally, Steelhammer's physical and athletic profile is only middling; there is much to be desired in Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
terms of his ability to challenge even when taking proper angles and working down into the box with leverage. Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
This is a marginal athlete that has been given the chance to shine due to defensive structuring; there's also a
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
significant uphill climb to being a rosterable NFL player.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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LEADERSHIP SUMMARY 2015 Top Competition: Oklahoma State, Oklahoma, Texas Christian
Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Kansas Safety Fish Smithson is caught a bit between roles in projecting his skill set to the NFL level. Smithson is
an average athlete but as a back end Safety who is lacking in some notable pass defense skills, he's grossly Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
undersized to be a run support specialist. Smithson has a hard time playing off of contact and struggles to shoot Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
into the box due to an average athletic skill set. On the backend; Smithson takes on a conservative approach on Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
the backend but his lack of length and size will result in him getting bullied by bigger receivers when trying to Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
contest at the catch point. Smithson shows a good motor and is effective as a trail pursuit player; he's capable of Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
cutting down ball carriers low. A special teams role may be the only viable option for Smithson going forward if
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
he's going to make a 53 man roster in 2017 and beyond.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Oklahoma State Safety Jordan Sterns presents as a limited athlete going forward to the next level. He's lacking in
coverage skills and is notably undersized for being a run support Safety will little skills when tasked with playing Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
away from the LOS. Sterns does have a notable resume as a special teams defender and possesses the baseline Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
athleticism needed to be an option on coverage units. Being tasked upon as a ST option and using that skill to find Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
a spot on a 53 man roster will be Sterns' best chance to stick. Sterns has good aggressiveness when squaring ball Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
carriers but will need to work on his wrap up tackling skills; too frequently he's caught sliding off of contact Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
laterally and conceding additional yardage after first hit. Sterns' ability to warrant an investment should be limited
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
to late by teams that are definitively looking for special teams help.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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Evaluation
PROSPECT SUMMARY Round Value
Total
Multiple Pro Bowl Player, Top 10 8.50 - 9.00
Oklahoma Safety Ahmad Thomas has the athletic profile of a linebacker; but is lacking in the size and physicality
to play as a nickel at the next level. A true player in between positions, Thomas is going to have to trend one way Highly Productive Starter, 1st Round 8.00 - 8.49
or another; he needs to drop weight to add to his movement skills or add size and attempt to play linebacker with Very Good Starter, Early 2nd Round 7.75 - 7.99
a greater deal of physicality. Thomas' tackling skills are handcuffed by limited athleticism and poor foot Reliable Starter, 2nd Round 7.50 - 7.74
quickness; he will struggle to mirror in space and concede too much yardage in the open field. Thomas' skillset Potential Starter in Year 2, 3rd Round 7.25 - 7.49
flashes best as tackler in the run game in tight spaces; he may have some potential as a box LB in nickel Backup/Spot Starter, 4th Round 7.00 - 7.24
packages. By and large, he's a limited athlete with limited upside. Should not be considered a viable draft
Productive Backup/Developmental Starter, 5th Round 6.75 - 6.99
investment by teams in the 2017 Draft.
Very Good Backup/Quality ST Contributor, 6th Round 6.50 - 6.74
6.00 - 6.24
< 5.75
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