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My 2019 250 player Big Board

A few notes before I get to the list:

1. I have seen every player. Guys like Pipkins I have only seen in the Shrine Game. Others I have seen a ton. So my grading is not perfect.

2. This is a board built from a scoring system and not where I think they will land in the draft. That is a predictive board. So I get Kyler Murray is going #1 or #2 or not #29 where I have him. Its where he scored.

3. As far as scoring, its new to me. I grade a player on several categories (depending on position) on a 1-10 scale. Injuries do not come into play. Neither do red flags from off the field. Athletic testing is a category, so it will affect a score a bit. The one exception this year is #113, Polite, his combine and pro Day was such an epic failure I moved him into the 4th.

4. I put break points in where my grades dropped from round to round. Not where the actual round ends, like #32 and #64 etc…

5. I want to thank some people that helped me out directly or indirectly. Alyo, 21Dog, Dzrams, Leafnose, Sun, and Butcher. They answered questions, brought up players I missed or overlooked or just made me go over a prospect again.

6. My top 10 lists per position are coming.

7. I summarized each player to give you an idea of their strengths and weaknesses, if you see one with too many one or the other, it doesn’t mean he should be higher or lower.

8. ask any questions you like.

1. Nick Bosa – EDGE – Ohio State – 6′-4″ 266 lbs. – A kung fu fighter level expert with his hands, equally effective vs. run or pass. Polished skill set. immediate starter.

2. Quinnen Williams – IDL – Alabama – 6′-3″ 303 lbs. – Explosive, with a great first step, nice lateral mobility and a high end motor. No glaring weaknesses.

3. Josh Allen – EDGE – Kentucky – 6′-5″ 262 lbs. – Explosive, well oiled machine that can bend the edge and also drop into coverage effectively.

4. Devin White -LB – LSU – 6′-0″ 237 lbs. – ILB with sideline to sideline speed and finishes with a thump. Stout against the run and fluid enough in space for pass coverage.

5. Christian Wilkins – IDL -Clemson – 6′-3″ 315 lbs. – Another quick, penetrating DT with added size to hold his own against the run. I didn’t see a player with better pad level then Wilkins. Ultra high character from all reports.

6. D.K. Metcalf – WR -Mississippi – 6′-3″ 228 lbs. – a size/speed/strength trifecta. Plays like an alpha, his explosiveness combined with his size is just too much for most CBs to handle. His physicality makes press man a bad idea, allowing him even more cushion.

7. Jeffery Simmons – IDL – Mississippi State – 6′-3″ 301 lbs. – Graded strictly on on-field play. A quick, penetrating DT, best suited for a 1 gap scheme. A punisher when he gets home.

8. Clelin Ferrell – EDGE – Clemson – 6′-4″ 264 lbs. – Can play from a 2 or 3 point stance, has multiple pass rush moves and holds the edge against the run.

9. Jonah Williams – OT – Alabama – 6′-5″ 302 lbs. – Strength, a good anchor and light on his feet. Has played RT and LT and would work inside. Good technique and plays under control.

10. Byron Murphy – CB – Washington – 5′-11″ 190 lbs. – Physical, great ball skills, with an oily lower half, works in any coverage scheme and the smarts to play right away.

11. Ed Oliver – IDL – Houston – 6′-2″ 287 lbs. – Ultra athletic with enough strength to force the issue against the pass and the run. Lives in opposing backfields. 1 gap 3 tech.

12. Brian Burns – EDGE – Florida State 6′-5″ 249 lbs. – Another twitchy, quick pass rusher that uses a variety of moves and angles to get to the QB. My top pure pass rusher. Not as strong against the run.

13. Rashan Gary – EDGE – Michigan – 6′-4″ 277 lbs. – Could play inside and out on the DL. Flashes crazy skill set at times, but hasn’t had the stats to back it up.

14. Andre Dillard – OT – Washington State – 6′-5″ 315 lbs. – A highly athletic LT, light on his feet with a great mirror. Pass blocking is alot more advanced then run blocking simply due to WSUs offense. Needs to add some strength.

15. Chauncey Gardner-Johnson – S – Florida – 5′-11″ 210 lbs. – A scheme transcendent FS that can play man, zone and even in the slot. A rare blend of instincts, range, speed and ball skills make him a versatile defender for a teams back end.

16. Cody Ford – IOL – Oklahoma – 6′-4″ 229 lbs.– played heavier than listed weight. Excellent athlete for his size and could play RT, power for days and a great anchor makes him impossible to move, oh and a mauling finisher.

17. K’Neal Harry – WR – Arizona State – 6′-2″ 228 lbs. – another big, strong WR. Great straightline speed, a bit tight creating some seperation issues, but overcomes with size and clamp like hands. Tough runner after the catch. Would work wonderfully in a vertical offense and in the redzone in any offense.

18. Noah Fant – TE – Iowa – 6′-4″ 249 lbs. – Crazy athletic for a TE, combined with his route running and 4.5 speed, makes him a matchup problem. Run blocking improved this year. Can play in-line, flexed out or out of the backfield.

19. Jawaan Taylor – OT – Florida – 6′-5″ 312 lbs. – RT that outplayed his LT-mate. Strong, big and athletic, an easy mover with heavy hands. Technique is still a work in progress. Can he slide over to the left side?

20. Garrett Bradbury – IOL – NC State – 6′-3″ 306 lbs. – ultra-athletic for an OC, a technician, can anchor, high IQ. Always under control. Zone blocking scheme fit.

21. Montez Sweat – EDGE – Mississippi State – 6′-6″ 260 lbs. – long and explosive, uses his hands well but lacks that flexibility to make him an elite pass rusher. At his best in a 3 point stance.

22. Chris Lindstrom – IOL – Boston College – 6′-4″ 308 lbs. – strong with a powerful lower half to anchor, moves very well and with good form, he plays to the whistle all game long. A no holes but not elite OG. Fits any scheme.

23. Devin Bush jr. – LB – Michigan – 5′-11″ 234 lbs. – Another sideline to sideline playmaker at ILB, he plays with a high end motor and looks to finish. Strong against the pass and the run.

24. Nasir Adderley – S – Delaware – 6′-0″ 206 lbs. – Another swiss army knife FS that can play anywhere and comes with a CB background. Physical and not afraid of contact, sideline to sideline with ball skills. FCS competition isn’t much of a concern.

25. AJ Brown – WR – Mississippi – 6′-1″ 226 lbs. -Another strong, athletic WR that is slippery in the open field. I like him in the slot, but you can move him around. Good, not great speed.

26. T.J. Hockenson – TE – Iowa – 6′-5″ 251 lbs. – your more traditional seam splitter with the ability to inline block. More athletic then your typical “big” TE. Decent speed, but not the HR hitter Fant is. he works in any offense.

27. Dexter Lawrence – IDL – Clemson – 6′-5″ 342 lbs.– A true NT that can dictate the LoS against the run and has rare athleticism for a man his size to press the gaps as a pass rusher. Immediate 2 down starter.

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28. Greedy Williams – CB – LSU – 6′-2″ 185 lbs. -another big, fast (sub 4.4) Cb that plays with swagger. Fluid athlete and has good ball skills. Allergic to tackling and was a bit up and down this season. Legit #1 size, athleticism and skill set.

29. Kyler Murray – QB – Oklahoma – 5′-10″ 207 lbs. – Ok in the accuracy dept., he is a playmaker with a fantastic arm and good mechanics, elite level athlete, his size scares the heck out of me, 1 year starter.

30. Joshua Jacobs – RB – Alabama – 5′-10″ 220 lbs. – Great vision and enough juice to play inside and enough power to grind inside. Good pass catcher. Lacks a HR gear. Plenty of tread left on the tires from low usage at Alabama.

31. DeAndre Baker – CB – Georgia – 5′-11″ 193 lbs.– ball skills are tremendous, plays physically and with the swagger of a #1, not as fast you want in a #1. Works in a variety of schemes imo.

32. Chase Winovich – EDGE – Michigan – 6′-3″ 256 lbs. – Under-rated speed and athleticism, high motor and high IQ, sideline to sideline defender that can play the run and the pass, 3 down defender.

33. Dalton Risner – OT – Kansas State- 6′-5″ 312 lbs. – Mauler, a strong, nasty mauler. RT that wants to finish you play after play. Experienced with good technique. 24 years old, so a bit older. man power scheme. I like him at RT, some may like him inside.

34. Mack Wilson – LB – Alabama – 6′-1″ 240 lbs. – Probably the top pass defender at LBer in the draft. Could play with more physicality against the run. Didn’t play as instinctually as White or Bush.

35. Irv Smith Jr. – TE- Alabama – 6′-2″ 242 lbs. – measured smaller then I expected. A do it all TE that blocks well, can work the seam and has a bit of juice after the catch that makes him a tough matchup.

36. Erik McCoy – IOL – Texas A&M – 6′-4″ 303 lbs. – An OC/OG prospect with a nice blend of power and athleticism. plays under control with good technique. power or zone fit.

37. Jerry Tillery – IDL – Notre Dame – 6′-6″ 295 lbs. – Great size and strength to handle the run and get after the QB. When he puts everything together, he is tough to stop. I thought he ran too hot and cold to be a first round pick.

38. Charles Omenihu – IDL – Texas – 6′-5″ 280 lbs. – great length with a great get off, really put pressure on offensive lineman with his blend of size, strength and athleticism. He was a DE, but if he grows a bit into that frame, he could be another penetrating 3 tech.

39. Taylor Rapp – S – Washington – 6′-0″ 208 lbs. – a SS with ok range. He’ll earn his paycheck playing closer to the LoS and being that extra run stopper. Physical with an edge.

40. Amani Oruwariye – CB – Penn State – 6′-2″ 205 lbs. – sub 4.5 speed, and tested out of the gym at the combine. smooth athlete that plays up to his size. Works in any scheme.

41. Deebo Samuel – WR – South Carolina – 5′-11″ 214 lbs. – Good hands, excellent route runner with a well oiled frame, and you have a slot WR that you can do a bunch of things with.

42. Rock Ya-Sin – CB – Temple – 6′-0″ 192 lbs. – great name, good, not great speed and is a bit stiff in his movement, although its not something that hinders him too much. Physical and makes plays on the ball. man corner

43. Kelvin Harmon – WR – NC State – 6′-3″ 221 lbs. -Another over the top vertical threat that plays with a bit of an edge to him. Not an all world athlete, but enough combined with his release and route running to create enough seperation.

44. Damien Harris – RB – Alabama – 5′-10″ 216 lbs. – More of a power back, but is a smooth mover that can catch the football. Good vision and an ability to bounce it outside.

45. Marquise Brown – WR – Oklahoma – 5′-9″ 166 lbs. -a HR hitter that is quick, fast and hard to get your hands on. A threat to house it every time he touches the ball. Big question: can that frame handle NFL abuse?

46. Julian Love – CB – Notre Dame – 5′-11″ 195 lbs. – smooth, but not fast. Physical, with outstanding ball skills. Advanced footwork. I think he works in a variety of schemes.

47. Jace Sternberger – TE – Texas A&M – 6′-4″ 251 lbs. – a free moving TE with very good hands and good speed. Won’t be confused with Hockenson as a blocker, but hilds his own. A prototypical TE with only 1 year of production under his belt.

48. D’Andre Walker – EDGE – Georgia – 6′-2″ 251 lbs. – Stout against the run with a developing pass rush skill set, high motor, 1 year starter so room to grow.

49. Trayvon Mullen – CB – Clemson – 6′-2″ 199 lbs. – Grabby and inconsistent, but man are all the traits there to be a #1. Size, speed, and he doesn’t shy away from contact. Press man seems like his best position.

50. Daniel Jones – QB – Duke – 6′-5″ 221 lbs. – NFL size, great mechanics, enough arm to make all the throws and real good short and intermediate accuracy. A plus athlete. Came from a play action offense so his learning curve is small.

51. David Edwards – OT -Wisconsin – 6′-6″ 308 lbs. – Another strong, mobile OT from Wisconsin. RT or possibly RG, he is well coached but lags a bit behind because he is still transitioning from TE.

52. Juan Thornhill -S – Virginia- 6′-0″ 205 lbs. – If your shopping for a ballhawk FS, here you go. On top of that, his combine testing was otherworldly. He doesn’t play that explosively, but he has plenty of juice. Solid tackler.

53. Deionte Thompson – S – Alabama – 6′-1″ 195 lbs. – Another rangey FS, Like most Alabama defenders, he’s aggressive. 1 year starter and his inexperience or instincts (not sure which) got him in trouble at times.

54. Christian Miller – EDGE – Alabama – 6′-3″ 247 lbs. – tough and aggressive, more fluid than explosive, still fairly inexperienced as a starter, solid against the run. Love his upside.

55. Hakeem Butler – WR – Iowa State- 6′-5″ 227 lbs. – Yet another size/strength/long speed trifecta. For a big guy he runs good routes, but his money is deep along the boundry, back shoulders and redzone catches. Tough to bring down 1 on 1.

56. Johnathan Abram – S – Mississippi State- 5′-11″ 205 lbs. – A old school hammer dropping SS that sets the tone from the backend. Sideline to sideline with bad intentions. Lack of coverage ability drops him down in my book.

57. Dwayne Haskins – QB – Ohio State – 6′-3″ 231 lbs. – NFL size, a good arm, overall good accuracy. Mechanics are a mess and will need to be retooled from the floor up. 1 year starter that needs time.

58. Greg Little – OT – Mississippi – 6′-5″ 310 lbs. – Has the size, agility and strength to be a high calibur LT, but yet he just is too inconsistant at this point in his development. I am not sure what is holding him back.

59. Drew Lock – QB – Missouri – 6′-4″ 228 lbs. – Prototypical size and big arm, plays with some swagger (some like some don’t, I don’t), OK mechanically and ok as an athlete. Most experience amongst the top tier of QBs.

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60. David Montgomery – RB – Iowa State – 5′-10″ 222 lbs. – Not bursty, but his balance/ footwork is great, size for a #1 back, can catch and block on 3rd down, power back.

61. Zach Allen – EDGE – Boston College – 6′-4″ 281 lbs. – another tough and aggressive run defender, high motor, high IQ. Enough experience to start day 1. 43 end from a 3 point stance.

62. Michael Deiter – OT – Wisconsin – 6′-5″ 309 lbs. – He has played every line position, very athletic, with functional strength, and like every Wisc. OL, he has been well coached and has advanced technique.

63. Riley Ridley – WR – Georgia – 6′-1″ 199 lbs. – dynamic WR that is a good route runner that maintains speed in and out of his breaks, fluid athlete and has that #1 wr attitude.

64. Justin Layne – CB – Michigan State – 6′-2″ 192 lbs. – WR convert with ball skills that has some physicality to his game, but is going to need to be taught the finer points of being a CB.

65. Yodny Cajuste – OT – West Virginia – 6′-5″ 312 lbs. – He has power for days and is a smooth mover in space given his size. I think he works in a zone or man power blocking scheme.

66. Dru Samia – IOL – Oklahoma – 6′-5″ 305 lbs. – Great athlete for a OG, that uses superior technique over power and plays to the whistle all day. perfect zone blocker.

67. Parris Campbell – WR – Ohio State – 6′-0″ 205 lbs. – Great speed, great athlete, route running and play strength need to improve. Get him the ball early and let him use that speed.

68. Devin Singletary – RB- FAU – 5′-7″ 203 lbs. – Great vision, jitter bug in his movement, didn’t catch much in college. Always looking to hit the big one.

69. Vosean Joseph – LB – Florida – 6′-2″ 230 lbs – a WLBer with side to side speed and the skill set to matchup with TEs or RBs in the passing game. Play strength and slow reaction at times is an issue, making him a 43 WLB only.

70. Dre’Mont Jones – IDL – Ohio State – 6′-3″ 281 lbs. – lack of an anchor against the run pushes him down the board, his burst, athletic ability and a nice changeup of pass rush moves gives him a place to rush the passer from the inside on passing downs.

71. Elgton Jenkins – IOL – Mississippi State – 6′-5″ 310 lbs. – OC that has good size and a nice blend of athletic ability and power. Neither will wow you, but he will work in any scheme.

72. Daylon Mack – IDL – Texas A&M – 6′-1″ 336 lbs. – Size, strength and surprising explosiveness. He’s a NT that can anchor at the point of attack or use that 1st step to disrupt a gap. Not going to be a real pass rush threat.

73. Miles Sanders – RB – Penn State – 5′-11″ 211 lbs. – bell cow size and a nice blend of power and good footwork, 1 year starter behind Barkley, good pass catcher, lead all RBs with 4 fumbles lost last year.

74. Gerald Willis – IDL – Miami – 6′-2″ 302 lbs. – runs a bit hot and cold, but when hot he is tough to stop. has shown multiple pass moves, has decent get off at the snap and his power is decent for the position.

75. Ben Powers – IOL – Oklahoma – 6′-4″ 307 lbs. – the power of the 2 Oklahoma OGs, plays controlled and just out works the guy across from him. Not the most fluid athlete. Power block scheme.

76. Amani Hooker – S – Iowa – 5′-11″ 210 lbs. – a SS with good range and excellent ball skills. Not bursty, but his intelligence and anticipation keep him in every play. Excellent tackler.

77. Khalen Saunders – IDL – Western Illinois – 6′-0″ 324 lbs. – Length is an issue, but he is a stout anchor with his built in leverage and strength. Has enough athletic ability to rush the passer, although its not his strong suit. Wore down in the games I saw. FCS level of competition.

78. Dax Raymond – TE – Utah State – 6′-5″ 255 lbs. – another smooth mover with natural hands and will create problems for S/LBers down the middle of the field. Effort blocker.

79. Oshane Ximines – EDGE – Old Dominion – 6′-3″ 253 lbs. – a one man wrecking crew at OD with a variety of pass rush moves and a high rev motor. Will need some coaching to fulfill his potential.

80. Joejuan Williams – CB – Vanderbilt – 6′-4″ 211 lbs. – Really tall for a corner, but isn’t as stiff as I imagined him. Add his physicality and you have a big press corner or a FS.

81. JJ Arcega-Whiteside – WR – Stanford – 6′-2″ 225 lbs. – A big possession reciever in the NFL that makes contested catch after contested catch. A chain mover and a redzone threat with good hands.

82. Terrill Hanks – LB – New Mexico State – 6′-2″ 242 lbs. – another 43 WILL. Plays faster then his timed speed and is a converted S. Coverage and range are his bread and butter, needs to get stronger (which shouldn’t be an issue)

83. Dawson Knox – TE – Mississippi – 6′-4″ 254 lbs. – NFL size with sneaky speed, under-used in a crowded pass catching group. Good hands with a bit of wiggle that makes him dangerous in the open field. Willing blocker.

84. Will Grier – QB – West Virginia – 6′-3″ 217 lbs. – A gunslinger, good, not great arm. good mobility, plays fearlessly, good accuracy, needs to clean up some mechanical things and take care of the ball better.

85. Renell Wren – IDL – Arizona State – 6′-5″ 318 lbs. – strength and length are his calling cards (30 reps with 34″ arms is really impressive) easy mover both laterally and going forward. Leverage can be an issue and really just needs to be coached up.

86. Devine Ozigbo – RB – Nebraska – 5′-11″ 222 lbs. – He’s got a nice power/ speed combo that you can’t teach, runs hard and has some explosion to him, good pass catcher, only 1 real year of production.

87. Connor McGovern – IOL – Penn State – 6′-5″ 308 lbs. – A nice blend of power and athleticism that is more fluid then one would expect. needs technique work and lunges at times, but has a nasty demeanor.

88. Darnell Savage – S – Maryland – 5′-10″ 198 lbs. – What I consider a combo safety that has excellent ball skills like a FS, yet plays a fast, aggressive thumping style that you expect from a SS. Can bite a bit too much and get over-aggressive at times, but I love his game.

89. Elijah Holyfield – RB – Georgia – 5′-10″ 217 lbs. – Not c=going to be mistaken for a HR threat, but light on his feet and good vision, a thumper. Now mileage, not used to catch passes.

90. Emanuel Hall – WR – Missouri – 6′-2″ 201 lbs. – A ridiculous athlete in a great frame for a WR. Not the most natural of hands, will needto be coached up on route running. But he has the full package.

91. David Long – CB – Michigan – 5′-11″ 196 lbs. – Solid in a word. Solid speed, solid athletic profile, solid in his movement from the waist down. Nothing that wows you. An NFL weight room is going to do him wonders.

92. Nate Davis – IOL – Charlotte – 6′-3″ 316 lbs. – Interesting blend of power and flexibility. G/T prospect that has to move inside due to lack of length. I think he works in power man or zone blocking schemes.

93. Marquise Blair – S – Utah – 6′-1″ 195 lbs. – A nice size/speed S with an ultra-physical demeanor. Needs to clean up missed tackles and didn’t make a ton of plays when the ball was in the air, but has all the tools. played some LBer which limited his coverage opportunities.

94. Clayton Thorson – QB – Northwestern – 6′-4″ 222 lbs. – Good arm strength, ability to read the field, moves around ok, accuracy is off and on, solid mechanics. Good size for the position.

95. Kahale Warring – TE – San Diego State – 6′-5″ 252 lbs. – High upside prospect that was late to football after being a water polo player. Good speed and great size/frame for a TE. His blocking is OK.

96. Ben Banogu – EDGE – TCU – 6′-4″ 250 lbs. – Long and athletic build, I love his balance of being solid against the run and his ability to convert speed to power as a pass rusher. Still a bit raw.

97. Jamel Dean – CB – Auburn – 6′-1″ 206 lbs. – ran a 4.31 but doesn’t play that fast, a bit stiff thru the middle allowing separation coming out of his backpedal. That said, he plays tough (including playing with a cast on his hand) is fast enough and has all the physical attributes a team is looking for.

98. Cameron Smith – LB – USC – 6′-2″ 238 lbs – ILB with the best instincts in the class. Solid run defender with excellent pursuit skills, a bit stiff which limits his pass coverage.

99. Kaleb McGary – OT – Washington – 6′-7″ 317 lbs. – A mauler with plenty of size and experience. He isn’t the most nimble or athletic OL, but he gets the job done. Technique could use some cleaning up to get the most out of his skill set. Man power scheme fit.

100. DaMarkus Lodge – WR – Mississippi – 6′-2″ 202 lbs. – Mostly unknown due to Brown and Metcalf, but he is a physical, athletic WR that has run a limited tree. Drops are my biggest issue with him.

101. Darrell Henderson – RB – Memphis – 5′-8″ 208 lbs. – Slippery in space with HR speed, didn’t catch a ton of passes, doesn’t carry the size to consistantly run between the tackles, but is willing.

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102. Germaine Pratt – LB – NC State – 6′-3″ 240 lbs. – Another S convert with good coverage skills, but is slow to process everything in front of him. I think he is best as a Will in the NFL.

103. Josh Oliver – TE – San Jose State – 6′-5″ 249 lbs. – Good, not great speed, plays with some physicality to his game, athletic with a large catch radius makes him a tough matchup in hte seam before and after the catch. Blocking could use work.

104. Myles Gaskin – RB – Washington – 5′-9″ 205 lbs. – Operates well in space. Good pass catcher, can work inside and out. A lot of touches.

105. Terry McLaurin – WR – Ohio State – 6′-0″ 208 lbs. – Stumbled on him watching Campbell. Outstanding deep speed (4.34), nice route runner that has run an advanced tree at OSU. Route running combined with 4.3 speed makes for a tough matchup for a CB.

106. Daniel Wise – IDL – Kansas – 6′-3″ 281 lbs. – A 1 gap scheme penetrator that has enough get off to get after the QB. Not enough sand in his pants to hold up against the run. Had a nice Shrine Bowl Week.

107. Joe Giles-Harris – LB – Duke – 6′-2″ 234 lbs. – A stack and shed ILBer with some coverage ability. Won’t wow you sideline to sideline, but makes up for it with excellent instincts and reaction times.

108. Tytus Howard – OT – Alabama State – 6′-5″ 322 lbs. – quite the package of size, strength and athleticism. But he is raw. Sushi raw. He could work inside or out, in probably any scheme. I say that because he is raw. Did I mention how raw he is?

109. Te’Von Coney – LB – Notre Dame – 6′-1″ 234 lbs. – A between the tackles, tough, thumping gap filler. Athletic limitations make him a poor defender against the pass. ILB only, lacks the range to play outside.

110. Benny Snell – RB – Kentucky – 5′-10″ 224 lbs. – a power back that works smoothly from the inside out. Has enough wiggle to make you miss and enough strength to run you over. Good in pass pro. lacks HR speed.

111. Isaac Nauta – TE – Georgia – 6′-3″ 244 lbs. – He is a ferocious blocker and a load to bring down with the ball in his hands, but his athletic profile and 4.9 speed reinforces that he is more of a sit down in zones type of TE in the passing game.

112. Jaquan Johnson – S – Miami – 5′-10″ 191 lbs. – A bit of a tweener, size of a FS, aggressiveness of a SS. Good range, but hasn’t made a ton of plays on the ball. Does give you some scheme flexibility.

113. Jachai Polite – EDGE – Florida – 6′-3″ 258 – A well oiled, explosive pass rusher with a high motor. needs to play around 245 to 250. I have changed how I grade and have taken red flags out, but his showing at the combine and pro day cannot be overlooked. If he pulls his head out, he will be a day 3 steal, or he’s out of the league in a year or 2.

114. Kyle Shurmur – QB – Vanderbilt – 6′-4″ 230 lbs. – great size for the position, good arm, comes from a play action, under center offense so learning curve will be smaller, erratic with accuracy.

115. KeeSean Johnson – WR – Fresno State – 6′-1″ 201 lbs. – Advanced route runner with strong hands (never saw him drop a ball in any game I watched) average athletic ability. His size, route running and hands will allow him to line up anywhere as a possession WR.

116. David Long – LB – West Virginia – 5′-11″ 227 lbs. – a tweener Big nickel backer/ 43 Will backer. Good instincts with a bit of thump and ability to drop into coverage. Lacks the size to hold up well against the run or shed effectively.

117. Max Scharping – OT – Northern Illinois – 6′-6″ 327 lbs. – I love his size/athletic combination. Will need to be developed, but he could play either tackle spot, or inside at OG.

118. Bruce Anderson – RB – NDSU – 5′-11″ 210 lbs. – great size and power, good lateral movement to bounce runs outside, plus pass catcher, good in pass pro, lacks long speed. kick returning is a plus.

119. Ryan Connelly – LB – Wisconsin – 6′-2″ 242 lbs. – Heady player doing his best work coming forward. ILB only, coverage isn’t his strong suit.

120. Jaylon Ferguson – EDGE – Louisiana Tech – 6′-5″ 270 lbs. – 43 end only, holds a strong edge against the run, excellent hand fighter as a pass rusher, lacks athleticism to be anything more then a mediocre rusher at the NFL level.

121. Beau Benzschawel – IOL – Wisconsin – 6′-6″ 309 lbs. – Not a smooth mover, but his forte is moving large bodies with his power. Technique needs some refining. OG in a power blocking scheme.

122. Justice Hill – RB – Oklahoma State – 5;-10″ 198 lbs. – a hr hitter (4.40) with excellent balance/footwork. Plenty of pass catches in college, offers little in the form of power.

123. Joe Jackson – EDGE – Miami – 6′-4″ 275 lbs. – 43 end only, solid against the run, not explosive enough to be a feared pass rusher. Power over agility as he matured.

124. Brett Rypien – QB – Boise State – 6′-2″ 210 lbs. – Accurate with good mechanics from the ground up, won’t wow you with athleticism but isn’t a statue either, plays under control, lacking a bit of arm strength.

125. Andy Isabella – WR – UMass – 5′-9″ 188 lbs. – DZ special right here. He talked me into going back and looking him over. glad I did. Elite speed affords him a cushion, elite explosiveness in and out of breaks allows him separation. Can get manhandled in press coverage, but he’s a fighter. Slot only, but could be extremely dangerous. in the right offense.

126. Justin Hollins – EDGE – Oregon – 6′-5″ 248 lbs. – A quick twitch pass rusher that wins on speed and quickness, needs to add strength before he is a 3 down 34 edge. The package is there though.

127. Trayveon Williams – RB – Texas A&M – 5′-8″ 206 lbs. – Decent power and elusiveness for his size, he is excellent in all aspects of the passing game, lacks vision (I saw him just run right into piles too often).

128. Kaden Smith – TE – Stanford – 6′-5″ 255 lbs. – Soft, reliable hands and excellent size, doesn’t win with speed or strength, relies on going over the top of defenders and highpointing balls or sitting down in a zone. Needs to add strength to be a better all around TE.

129. Stanley Morgan Jr. – WR – Nebraska – 6′-0″ 202 lbs. – Very nuanced route runner with natural hands and 4.5 speed. Not the most explosive athlete, but is athletic. Gets after it as a blocker.

130. Terry Godwin – WR – Georgia – 5′-11″ 184 lbs. – Shifty athlete with decent hands and is a great route runner. Has a narrow frame that might not carry much more weight, so slot is his NFL spot,

131. Bobby Evans – OT – Oklahoma – 6′-4″ 312 lbs. -A smooth moving, athletic OT with decent power and a good anchor. Run blocking is ahead of his pass blocking. ZBS fit.

132. Kingsley Keke – IDL – Texas A&M – 6′-3″ 288 lbs. – an advanced set of pass rush moves coupled with his athletic traits make him a decent pass rush specialist lacking an anchor against the run. Needs to play with more energy.

133. L.J. Collier – EDGE – TCU – 6′-2″ 283 lbs. – Exact opposite of Banogu, not a twitchy athlete, more of a brute both against the run and the pass. Plays with a good motor. 43 DE only.

134. Bryce Love – RB – Stanford – 5′-9″ 200 lbs. – Elusive runner with speed to take it to the house, a former Heisman candidate that has fought injuries for 2 years.

135. David Sills V – WR – West Virginia – 6′-3″ 211 lbs. – QB turned WR, so he understands coverage. He’s a sneaky vertical threat. Mechanically sound route runner with good, not great, hands. Size to work in the redzone, otherwise a possession receiver.

136. Mike Edwards – S – Kentucky – 5′-10″ 205 lbs. – Another solid run defending FS with great instincts, but lacks real range. Aggressive, but not to a hinderance. Slot CB/Big Nickel/FS/SS depending on what a team wants from him.

137. Michael Jackson – CB – Miami – 6′-1″ 210 lbs. – Strong and physical style of play with decent play speed and good not great movement skills. Good in run support. translate to an NFL press man corner.

138. Lonnie Johnson Jr – CB – Kentucky – 6′-2″ 213 lbs. – great speed and agility for a big CB but has no ints. to show for it. Would liked to have seen more aggression out of him.

139. T.J. Edwards – LB – Wisconsin – 6′-0″ 230 lbs. – A nice fit as a 34 ILB, a tad undersized, but that is the way the NFL is going. Plays well moving forward and can hold his own in zone coverage. Too tight to turn and run with TEs. Like his teammate Connelly, good instincts.

140. Rodney Anderson – RB – Oklahoma – 6′-0″ 224 lbs. – as his size suggests, he’s a power back that has surprising athleticism and burst. Not a long speed back, but at the same time is a good pass catcher. ACL tear Sept. 8th of 2018.

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141. Drew Sample – TE – Washington – 6′-5″ 255 lbs. – Used primarily as a blocker, he is a decent pass catcher with good hands and a huge catch radius. Decent speed, average athleticism.

142. Antoine Wesley – WR – Texas Tech – 6′-4″ 206 lbs. – Nice route runner for his size, solid hands and plays tough. Obviously needs to add some weight, but has a great frame for a WR. Love his upside.

143. Chase Hansen – LB – Utah – 6′-3″ 222 lbs. – Another converted S that fits now as a 43 Will that can use the space to seek and destroy. Good coverage skills and athletic profile, but not unsurprising, struggles disengaging from blocks.

144. Isaiah Johnson – CB – Houston – 6′-2″ 208 lbs. – Converted WR with ball skills. Still learning the position, so time is needed to develop, but hard to teach his size, speed (4.4) and fluidity.

145. Will Harris – S – Boston College – 6′-1″ 207 lbs. – A size/speed (4.4) SS with an aggressive nature against the run and tons of range against the pass. The TE eraser. (fun note, against Iowa, helped hold Fant and Hockenson to 3 catches for 17 yards…)

146. Demarcus Christmas – IDL – Florida State – 6′-3″ 294 lbs. – An odd prospect because his size would scream 3 tech, while his skill set says more of a 2 gap NT. He is stout against the run, but doesn’t offer much in the pass rush dept.

147. Dennis Daley – OT – South Carolina – 6′-5″ 317 lbs. – He is a mauler with a very good anchor, decent athlete for his size, but I think he’s a RT or OG in a man power scheme.

148. Ross Pierschbacher – IOL – Alabama – 6′-4″ 307 lbs. – good size for a OC and is a surpringly smooth mover. Needs to get stronger, but is not a weakling.

149. Hunter Renfrow – WR – Clemson – 5′-10″ 184 lbs. – Your typical slot WR that has enough speed to be effective. Great hands, good route runner, understands coverages and huge effort.

150. Foster Moreau – TE – LSU – 6′-4″ 251 lbs. – Another underused reciever at LSU, physical and a bit stiff, he is a blocker first and foremost with some zone catching upside, maybe pushing the seam a bit.

151. Wyatt Ray – EDGE – Boston College – 6′-3″ 257 lbs. – A speed to power converter that holds his own very well for his size against the run. Harold Landry’s understudy so I like him more then most I think.

152. Saivion Smith – CB – Alabama – 6′-1″ 199 lbs. – Big and physical with suspect speed, he needs more coaching, but I think the skill set is there.

153. Mike Bell – S – Fresno State – 6′-3″ 210 lbs. – Good range, good ball skills and good against the run, nothing pops out at you. His lack of speed scares me a bit.

154. Chuma Edoga – OT – USC – 6′-4″ 308 lbs. – Athletic and light on his feet, plenty of length to man the LT position. Wildly inconsistent film this year and lack of strength means he is going to need time to be developed. ZBS is his fit.

155. Isaiah Buggs – IDL – Alabama – 6′-3″ 306 lbs. – Physical, over-hyped, underachiever. His strength and physicality makes him solid against the run, but he just never ramped it up to make himself a pass rushing force often enough for my taste. Do not like his motor.

156. Ben Burr-Kirven – LB – Washington – 6′-0″ 230 lbs. – Another undersized ball of fury. 43 Will that struggles taking on blockers but plays fast and likes contact.

157. Tre Watson – LB – Maryland – 6′-2″ 235 lbs. – ILB that can bring the lumber. 5 ints on the year shows he’s ok in coverage as well. A stat machine that would work in a defense that can keep him clean.

158. Marvell Tell – S – USC – 6′-2″ 198 lbs. – Great size for the position, but was terribly inconsistent this year, then tested real well, making me think its a lack of ability to diagnose quickly or lack of effort. Both scare the heck out of me.

159. Penny Hart – WR – Georgia State – 5′-8″ 180 lbs. – A nuanced route runner that will have to work out of the slot and plays with a toughness that will help him thrive there along with having a little shiftiness to him.

160. Anthony Nelson – EDGE – Iowa – 6′-7″ 271 lbs. – As a 43 End, think all Hulk, no Spiderman. Great anchor against the run, bull rush only against the pass. Base end in an even front.

161. Kris Boyd – CB – Texas – 6′-0″ 201 lbs. – Good size and 4.4 speed, physical and aggressive, that aggressiveness works against him at times. Not the smoothest in and out of his transitions.

162. Darius Slayton – WR – Auburn – 6′-1″ 190 lbs. – He’s was AUs vertical threat, so in that HUNH he was either running deep or catching WR screens. Needs route tree and route running work, but I like his sudden-ness and deep speed.

163. Sutton Smith – EDGE – Northern Illinois – 6′-0″ 233 lbs. – A savvy yet undersized pass rusher that lacks the physical traits to hold his own against the run. His best bet might be to switch to an OLB.

164. Miles Boykin – WR – Notre Dame – 6′-4″ 220 lbs. – Talk about a size/ speed combo. under-used at ND, that has plenty of upside. He will need to be coached up, but all the talent is there. Question is: Can he get it all to click?

165. Ryan Bates – OT – Penn State – 6′-5″ 306 lbs. – I think he could be a super sub for a zbs team. He has played all over for Penn State and has decent movement skills and enough strength to play inside.

166. Ryan Finley – QB – NC State – 6′-4″ 213 lbs. – in a word: OK. Ok arm strength, OK accuracy, OK mechanics, OK athleticism.

167. Karan Higdon – RB – Michigan – 5′-9″ 206 lbs. – A patient, controlled runner with decent power and good speed. Excellent viion meshes well with his 1 cut and go style. Doesn’t move the needle in the passing game.

168. Bobby Okereke – LB – Stanford – 6′-1″ 239 lbs. – He’s a thumper. I like him as a Will so he can seek and destroy while avoiding blockers, once engaged in a block, he cannot disengage. Surprisingly stiff considering his angular frame.

169. Sheldrick Redwine – S – Miami – 6′-0″ 196 lbs. – Nice combination of speed and physicality. A CB turned S, still feeling his way in his new position, team will need to coach him up.

170. Blake Cashman – LB – Minnesota – 6′-1″ 237 lbs. – A Will LBer that lacks speed, but makes up for it with effort. Flows well to the ball, but needs to be kept clean and could use a year in an NFL weightroom which could give him some positional flexibility.

171. Dillon Mitchell – WR – Oregon – 6′-1″ 197 lbs. – Smooth athlete with fluid movement and explosive, making him a RAC terror. Iffy hands at times and needs route work, so he is a bit of a project, but all the parts are there.

172. Dontavius Russell – IDL – Auburn – 6′-3″ 319 lbs. – High effort, high motor run plugger with a bit of gap penetration. A 1 or 2 gap NT. A poor man’s Dexter Lawrence seems to fit.

173. Mark Fields – CB – Clemson – 6′-0″ 192 lbs. – sub 4.4 speed in a 6′ body with loose joints. injuries and stuck behind guys on depth chart make him a bit unpolished.

174. Oli Udoh – OT – Elon – 6′-6″ 323 lbs. – Another Shrine game and Senior bowl kid. 35 3/8″ arms to go on an almost 6′-6″ frame make for plenty of length. He is raw, but has the athletic ability and size to make a run at a roster spot to be developed.

175. Austin Bryant – EDGE – Clemson – 6′-4″ 271 lbs. – works either in a 2 point or 3 point stance, a try hard pass rusher with great length, decent athletic ability, needs coaching up. Should be stouter against the run then he is.

176. Jordan Ta’amu – QB – Mississippi – 6′-3″ 221 lbs. – Can make throws to every level of the field and do so with accuracy, plus athleticism, good mechanics, needs time to be developed in a NFL offense.

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177. Khalil Hodge – LB – Buffalo – 6′-1″ 235 lbs. -stat machine that won with athletic ability and a high motor. Balloned in weight as the season wore on and is now a reported 255 lbs and he ran a 5.03 40 at his pro day.

178. Jalen Hurd – WR – Baylor – 6′-5″ 226 lbs. – Pretty fluid athlete for his size. Played in the slot for Baylor, I think he works inside or out. Played for 3 years as a RB for Tenn. before a concussion made him want to switch positions to WR so he is a development type.

179. Isaiah Prince – OT – Ohio State – 6′-6″ 305 lbs. – A good mover, but stiff which is weird. Doesn’t get good bend in his sets. That diminishes his strength some. He has the size the NFL wants. ZBS is his best fit.

180. Armon Watts – IDL – Arkansas – 6′-5″ 300 lbs. – 1 year starter that needs to clean up a lot of technique, but held his own against the run and did show some pass rush ability. He could be scheme flexible.

181. Hamp Cheevers – CB – Boston College – 5′-9″ 169 lbs. – Smooth mover with good speed and plus hands. He is a great fit as a nickel CB in the slot.

182. Malik Gant – S – Marshall – 6′-0″ 209 lbs. – Physical finisher in the run game and fast enough to cover. Does not possess much in the way of ball skills. SS that could match up against TEs and be that 8th man in the box.

183. Jakobi Meyers – WR – NC State – 6′-2″ 203 lbs. – He works outside as a vertical threat or inside as a “big slot” due to his willingness to go over the middle of the field.

184. Zach Gentry – TE – Michigan – 6′-8″ 265 lbs. – a mountain of a TE, his catch radius is insane with is 34 plus inch arms added into that 6′-8″ body. His length gets him in trouble leverage wise blocking, but he is a matchup problem in the middle of the field.

185. Drue Tranquill – LB – Notre Dame – 6′-2″ 234 lbs. – Physical, high IQ, high motor guy that lacks the athletic traits needed to be a 3 down backer. 2 ACL surgeries are a concern. Tested really well at the combine.

186. Sean Bunting – CB – Central Michigan – 6′-0″ 195 lbs. – Good size, speed and is a fluid athlete. He’s getting by on athletic ability alone, needs technique work.

187. Greg Gaines – IDL – Washington – 6′-1″ 312 lbs. – A fire hydrant. Built in leverage and all day power make him ideal as a early down run stuffer that offers little in the form of a pass rush.

188. Mecole Hardman – WR – Georgia – 5′-10″ 187 lbs. – A slot reciever with legit 4.34 speed. Shifty in the open field with great vision. Under-used at Georgia so there is room to grow, + return man.

189. Tommy Sweeney – TE – Boston College – 6′-5″ 251 lbs. – A natural pass catcher, doesn’t play outside of his skillset and just outworks you. Not a tremendous athlete. Good routerunner in a class of average routerunners. High effort blocker makes him an in-line dual threat TE in 12 personnel.

190. Tyler Jones – OT – NC State – 6′-3″ 306 lbs. – At his size, he’s moving inside to OG, a technician with above average athletic ability and average at best strength, he profiles well into a ZBS with a year or 2 to add NFL muscle and mass.

191. Michael Jordan – IOL – Ohio State – 6′-6″ 312 lbs. – played G & C, I think he is a OC. Good strength and a good anchor, lacks lateral movement skills. Power blocking scheme only.

192. Jahlani Tavai – LB – Hawaii – 6′-2″ 250 lbs. – He plays decisively and not afraid to exchange power, doesn’t offer much in the way of pass coverage. Built like an old school Mike and I’m not sure how that plays in todays NFL.

193. Gary Jennings Jr. – WR – West Virginia – 6′-1″ 214 lbs. – Nice size/athlete profile that can get deep and has strong hands. Needs to work on route running and getting stronger.

194. Trysten Hill – IDL – UCF – 6′-3″ 308 lbs. – Nice burst with some power, a totally unrefined skill set, high end motor. Would be best served in a rotation.

195. Preston Williams – WR – Colorado State – 6′-4″ 211 lbs. another speed/strength/size guy with an impressive toolbox and some impressive film. Bad pro day and an arrest for shoving his GF – red flags galore.

196. Deshaun Davis – LB – Auburn – 5′-11″ 237 lbs. – A force in the middle, tough, strong and stiff in his movement skills. Lacks the traits necessary to defend the pass. Gives me a London Fletcher vibe.

197. Shareef Miller – EDGE – Penn State – 6′-5″ 254 lbs. – quick, smooth and good range, not a run defender, I wished he played tougher or with more edge to him. There is untapped potential in him.

198. Travis Homer – RB – Miami – 5′-10″ 201 lbs. – Good balance, and a smooth athlete, works well in the passing game blocking and recieving, doesn’t do anything that wows you and I’ve got questions about his vision.

199. Ricky Walker – IDL – Virginia Tech – 6′-2″ 304 lbs. – A squatty one gap DT that does his best work going forward with a nice intital get off. Lacks the length and athleticism most teams are looking for.

200. Cody Barton – LB – Utah – 6′-3″ 237 lbs. – A thumper with surprising range for his build, he isn’t afraid of mixing it up and plays with a high motor. inconsistency really hurts his grade. He could fit in a variety positions and schemes.

201. Chris Slayton – IDL – Syracuse – 6′-4″ 307 lbs. – Powerful, with a good build, not overly athletic. Excellent motor.

202. Anthony Ratliff-Williams – WR – North Carolina – 6′-1″ 200 lbs. – Good hands and is very good after the catch. Nice acceleration, decent field vision. A willing blocker.

203. Iman Marshall – CB – USC – 6′-1″ 207 lbs. – I love his frame and his physical demeanor, but he was too up and down and gives away too many easy catches underneath.

204. Montre Hartage – CB – Northwestern – 5′-11″ 190 lbs. – A ballhawk (9 ints) that will stick his nose in and tackle. He is a bit stiff and his long speed is not great (4.68 confirms this) so should go to a zone team.

205. Ugochukwu Amadi – S – Oregon – 5′-9″ 199 lbs. – A nickel safety, lacks the size to cover bigger WRs or TEs, but not afraid of contact and is a good punt returner. Did some slot work in the game I saw.

206. Qadree Ollison – RB – Pittsburgh – 6′-1″ 228 lbs. – Thick and powerful make him a tough runner to bring down and a punisher between the tackles. Lacks burst and a top gear, but isn’t real slow.

207. Trey Pipkins – OT – Sioux Falls – 6′-6″ 309 lbs. – truth in advertising, I have only seen him in the shrine game. He showed a nice combination of size, athletic ability and strength, he’s going to need time to develop I would imagine.

208. Maxx Crosby – EDGE – Eastern Michigan – 6′-5″ 255 lbs. – Long, athletic and highly productive, needs to add some muscle in the NFL, which makes him a ST regular with rotational edge upside.

209. Alize Mack – TE – Notre Dame – 6′-4″ 249 lbs. – A seam weapon with good hands and good athleticism, he is underwhelming as a blocker and might be best used split out wide (ND did use him in-line and out)

210. Malik Reed – EDGE – Nevada – 6′-1″ 237 lbs. – Athletic and loose limbed, high motor and high character, might suffer from tweener-itis. Is he a 34 edge or a 43 lber? I like him as a 34 edge as a situational pass rusher.

211. Ryan Davis – WR – Auburn – 5′-10″ 189 lbs. – Your typical undersized slot WR with good hands and slippery in traffic. Auburn didn’t use him deep.

212. Carl Granderson – EDGE – Wyoming – 6′-5″ 255 lbs. – Long with above average athleticism, occasionally flashes some speed to power. Underwhelming as a run defender.

213. Derrick Baity – CB – Kentucky – 6′-2″ 197 lbs. – Great size for the position, but needs to add some lbs for the next level. A bit disjointed in his movement skills, good fit in a zone scheme.

214. Gardner Minshew – QB – Washington State – 6′-1″ 225 lbs. – strong arm, unflappable in the pocket and decent mobility, his accuracy comes and goes and needs to be developed in a pro offense.

215. Cece Jefferson – EDGE – Florida – 6′-2″ 266 lbs. – He’s a high effort power rusher that lacks the athleticism to press the edge. Solid against the run.

216. Edwin Alexander – IDL – LSU – 6′-3″ 340 lbs. – a space eating 2 gap NT that does a nice job of keeping his lbers clean, offers little in a pass rush.

217. Travis Fulgham – WR – Old Dominion – 6′-3″ 215 lbs. – Excellent body control for a 6′-3″ frame which aids in excellent route running, making the tough catch or RAC. Decent long speed.

218. Tyree Jackson – QB – Buffalo – 6′-7″ 249 lbs. – Monster arm and a good athlete, his mechanics and accuracy are not good. Will need time and a great QB coach to develop.

219. C.J. Conrad – TE – Kentucky – 6′-5″ 249 lbs. -good hands and give em hell attitude. Won’t wow you athletically, a zone sitter and chain mover TE. Needs to add NFL strength.

220. Kevin Wilkins – IDL – Rutgers – On my radar during shrine week, had a nice week according to all reports. Has a nice initial burst with decent hand usage.

221. Jalen Jelks – EDGE – Oregon – 6′-5″ 256 lbs. – TV guys would consider him “twitched up”, add to that his long body and if some team can develop him, might have a 34 pass rusher. Does not hold up well against the run.

222. Dakota Allen – LB – Texas Tech – 6′-1″ 232 lbs. – Sideline to sideline playmaker with some steam when he gets there. Less tactician and more bull in a china shop. Upside player with ST written all over him.

223. Lil’ Jordan Humphrey – WR – Texas – 6′-4″ 210 lbs. – He’s a “big slot”, strong hands and willing to fight for footballs. Doesn’t possess long speed. but he is a handleful underneath.

224. Jordan Brailford – EDGE- Oklahoma State – 6′-3″ 252 lbs. – Beefed up from the regular season, so is he a OLB or a 34 Edge? Explosive and fast, could use polish as a pass rusher, more strength to hold up against the run.

225. Jarrett Stidham – QB – Auburn – 6′-2″ 218 lbs. – for the most part accurate, a decent arm and good NFL size, when things break down he self destructs, not a leader and I think he plays it too safe.

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226. Blace Brown – CB – Troy – 6′-0″ 194 lbs. – Nice size and good instincts and can make plays on the ball, his 4.75 40 time is worrisome considering he had an ACL surgery in 2017, maybe never regained quickness…

227. Porter Gustin – EDGE – USC – 6′-5″ 255 lbs. – A hard working, effort edge with 2 years of injury history slowing him down. handles himself well agaonst the run. Tested well, so he might finally be getting healthy.

228. Anthony Johnson – WR – Buffalo – 6′-2″ 209 lbs. – Good route runner, strong hands and seems to understand the nuances of WR. Possession WR in NFL.

229. James Williams – RB – Washington State – 5′-10″ 197 lbs. – Smooth and nimble, lacks the power to run consistently between the tackles. Outstanding pass catcher.

230. JoJo McIntosh – S – Washington – 6′-1″ 205 lbs. – Rapp’s running mate, he’s a downhill punisher that lacks ball skills. He fits that box safety role in sub packages.

231. Caleb Wilson – TE – UCLA – 6′-4″ 240 lbs. – He is an upside TE that has all the tools in the toolbox, yet has never realized his potential. Needs to add strength and start playing up to that 4.56 40 speed.

232. Martez Ivey – OT – Florida – 6′-5″ 315 lbs. – He probably moves inside, he has good size, is an ok athlete and has decent power, but mechanically he’s a lemon.

233. Lukas Denis – S – Boston College – 5′-11″ 190 lbs. – An undersized ballhawk that is a converted WR. Needs to add bulk to handle run defender duties. Could play some slot CB.

234. Tim Harris – CB – Virginia – 6′-2″ 205 lbs. – Big and instinctual, likes to get his hands dirty and mix it up a bit. lacks long speed and can get beat over the top. injury history.

235. Malik Carney – EDGE – North Carolina – 6′-2″ 251 lbs. – Decent athleticism with high effort, a bit undersized that struggles against the run. Situational pass rusher.

236. Alex Bars – IOL – Notre Dame – 6′-6″ 312 lbs. – A nasty demeanored power blocker with a great anchor that will work in a power blocking scheme. Not overly athletic or a smooth mover.

237. Kendall Sheffield – CB – Ohio State – 5′-11″ 193 lbs. – Oily hips and plenty of quickness, but really needs technique work. Draft and stash as you develop him type.

238. Mike Weber – RB – Ohio State – 5′-10″ 211 lbs. – Smart, patient runner with pass catching skills, lacks athleticism and has some durability concerns.

239. Jonathan Ledbetter – EDGE – Georgia – 6′-3″ 275 lbs. – I like him outside on early downs and on the inside on passing situations. Physical with good, not great athleticism and not much flexibility in his frame.

240. Mitch Hyatt – OT – Clemson – 6′-5″ 303 lbs. – An average athlete for the position, needs to get stronger. Zone blocking team could use him as a reserve that can play inside or out in a pinch.

241. Ulysees Gilbert III – LB – Akron – 6′-1″ 225 lbs. – more athlete, less instinctual lber at this point. Fluid movement and sideline to sideline. Will never be mistaken as a stack and shed guy. ST demon upside.

242. Jamal Peters – CB – Mississippi State – 6′-2″ 218 lbs.– a bigger CB that might have to transition to S. Demeanor and tackles like a S. Intriguing size/skill set that an inventive team could do something with.

243. John Cominsky EDGE – Charleston – 6′-5″ 286 lbs. – another inside/outside DL that loved using the 4 point stance, excellent run defender, lacks flexibility to win in space as an edge rusher.

244. Tony Pollard – RB – Memphis – 6′-0″ 210 lbs. – The pass catcher for Memphis, a fluid athlete and has a ton of versatility. KR, WR, RB – he’s a swiss army knife.

245. Javon Patterson – IOL – Mississippi – 6′-3″ 307 lbs. – An athletic IOL that has played OG and OC, needs to get stronger, but projects well to a zone scheme.

246. Jimmy Moreland – CB- James Madison – 5′-11″ 175 lbs. – FCS level, He’s a ballhawking CB that will obviously move inside over the slot in the NFL due to size. 18 career ints with 6 returned for TDs.

247. Khari Willis – S – Michigan State – 5′-11″ 213 lbs. – A physical S with decent range that will do his best work closer to the box and against TEs.

248. Lamont Gaillard – IOL – Georgia – 6′-2″ 295 lbs. – Powerful IOL that projects into a power run game due to a lack of athleticism. Good anchor and has been a OC for last 2 years.

249. Emmanuel Butler – WR – Northern Arizona – 6′-3″ 215 lbs. – A nice FCS WR that has just enough juice to be dangerous. A draft and stash upside wideout.

250. – Jordon Brown – CB – South Dakota State – 6′-0″ 207 lbs – A nice size/ speed combo from the FCS. He’s a bit raw as he started college as a WR. But his instincts and natural physical ability is unteachable.
Seventh Round

wv wrote:

Billy_T wrote:

Who does this serve? No one. Does it feed a single hungry person? No. Does it stop a single bomb from falling? No. Trump has actually escalated ALL of our military ventures.

Who is this helping?

And, again, we only have Barr’s summary. We all need to be patient for a bit longer.

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Well, comrad, we agree on the big-picture. The big stuff. So, I’m not inclined to debate/argue about Russia (or Syria, where we probly disagree?).

I am prettysure we both think the corporo-tacracy, or deep-state, or plutocracy or oligarchy, or
corporate-capitalist-State, or Mega-theo-patriarchal-racist-corporate-batshit-crazy-biosphere-terminating-nationalist-jingoist-thingie — or whatever we wanna label it — is a very bad thingie.

A very bad thingie, indeed.

…how long have we been at this now, BT? Since…1998? 99? We are getting old, my friend. Its been an honor, btw. An honor to post with you radicals. Hard to believe we’ve been doing this, this long.

Go Rams
w
v

WV, don’t do that. :>) I’m gonna get all emotional from reading stuff like that. Aside from the sentiment, which I share, too much is going on in my life right now, including recent losses of close family, and my own health struggles.

Anyway, yeah. We do agree on the Big Picture. And the honor is all mine, going back to the 1990s. I consider you and the rest of the “radicals” here to be real friends and great people.

And, WV, I’ve always thought you missed your true calling. You’re one of the funniest people I’ve ever met online. I’m betting you’re a great lawyer, but you coulda been a contender as a stand up comic.

Be well, always.

Billy_T wrote:

Who does this serve? No one. Does it feed a single hungry person? No. Does it stop a single bomb from falling? No. Trump has actually escalated ALL of our military ventures.

Who is this helping?

And, again, we only have Barr’s summary. We all need to be patient for a bit longer.

=================

Well, comrad, we agree on the big-picture. The big stuff. So, I’m not inclined to debate/argue about Russia (or Syria, where we probly disagree?).

I am prettysure we both think the corporo-tacracy, or deep-state, or plutocracy or oligarchy, or
corporate-capitalist-State, or Mega-theo-patriarchal-racist-corporate-batshit-crazy-biosphere-terminating-nationalist-jingoist-thingie — or whatever we wanna label it — is a very bad thingie.

A very bad thingie, indeed.

…how long have we been at this now, BT? Since…1998? 99? We are getting old, my friend. Its been an honor, btw. An honor to post with you radicals. Hard to believe we’ve been doing this, this long.

Go Rams
w
v

wv wrote:

Well….I think its worse than that, as you probly know.

w
v

I know. But I think most of the discussion from the Greenwalds and the Dores is based on assumption about “how the investigation impacts” X, Y and Z. And they get that all wrong.

For instance, this didn’t cause the re-emergence of the neocons. They never left.

This didn’t cause the media to suddenly start loving the FBI, the CIA and the Intel community. When haven’t they backed them? The 1960s, perhaps?

This didn’t cause the media to suddenly start loving war, empire, and the whole rotten establishment again. When did they ever stop doing that? One has only to look back as far as the Iraq war to remember the media’s devotion to the drums of war, and all of those generals Bush trotted out on TV — with direct ties to the MIC.

The media are owned by the Establishment. When haven’t they be on its side?

Oh, and the critique of the media also avoids this: Trump is the Establishment. Trump is the most powerful person in the world. Fighting against people supposedly trying to bring him down isn’t fighting for the good guys. It’s not noble, virtuous, righteous fighting for the underdog, the oppressed, the poor, the downtrodden. It’s fighting reporters doing their job, uncovering his crimes, which are legion.

Who does this serve? No one. Does it feed a single hungry person? No. Does it stop a single bomb from falling? No. Trump has actually escalated ALL of our military ventures.

Who is this helping?

And, again, we only have Barr’s summary. We all need to be patient for a bit longer.

Dane Brugler’s Top-100 NFL prospects: Nick Bosa, Quinnen Williams are 1-2, then things get interesting

https://theathletic.com/866422/2019/03/15/dane-bruglers-top-100-nfl-prospects-nick-bosa-quinnen-williams-are-1-2-then-things-get-interesting/

With​ the​ all-star​ circuit​ and combine​ in the​ rearview mirror,​ the most important​ steps​ of​ the predraft process are complete, allowing​​ the draft board to take shape. The combine was an especially critical step and reviewing the tape (both positional and athletic drills) helped provide an intimate look at each prospect’s individual athletic profile.

Nick Bosa and Quinnen Williams are the clear two best players in this draft class. After that? Things get interesting.

Combine data is included for each player. Height uses four digits: the first is feet, the next two are inches and the fourth is eighths of an inch. Example: 5113 = 5-11 3/8. (Key: 40 = 40-yard dash; 20 = 20-yard; 10 = 10-yard; VJ = Vertical Jump; BJ = Broad Jump; SS = Short Shuttle; 3C = 3-Cone Drill; BEN = Bench Press)

1. Nick Bosa, EDGE, Ohio State
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6036 266 10 3/4 33 77 7/8 4.79 2.76 1.62 33 1/2 09’08” 4.14 7.10 29
Durability is the main concern for his NFL projection, but when on the field, Bosa uses proper biomechanics to maximize his body force and convert speed-to-power as a rusher. The opportunity to watch and learn from Joey Bosa accelerated his development, both showing the same appreciation for the art of the pass rush. Overall, Bosa is a carbon copy of his Pro Bowl older brother with his blend of athleticism and violent hands, gaining ground and defeating blocks in a variety of ways to make an impact rushing the passer and stopping the run.

2. Quinnen Williams, DT, Alabama
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6030 303 9 5/8 33 1/4 80 1/4 4.83 2.80 1.67 30 1/2 09’04” – – –
With his snap quickness and handwork, Williams has a natural feel for defeating blocks and his teammate Jonah Williams hit the nail on the head when he described facing Williams as trying to block a “300-pound bar of soap.” He is also a power-packed player from head to toe, competing with the violence, hustle and awareness to be an elite run defender. Williams was not only blessed with a complete skill set with his explosiveness, strength and intelligence, but he also has the rare ability to use all his gifts in unison, projecting as an immediate NFL starter with All-Pro potential.

3. Josh Allen, EDGE, Kentucky
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6047 262 8 3/4 33 1/2 80 1/2 4.63 2.70 1.63 – 09’10” 4.23 7.15 28
Although not an overpowering power rusher, Allen showed improved play strength and added to his pass rush tool box on his senior tape, consistently forcing the quarterback to speed up his process. As a cover defender, he has the smooth hips and play speed to cover a lot of ground, but needs to improve his ball awareness to be more reliable in man coverage. Allen transformed himself from a versatile athlete into a polished pass rusher who fits best in a 3-4 scheme where he can make plays upfield or when dropping in space, projecting as an immediate NFL starter with Pro Bowl potential.

4. Jonah Williams, OT, Alabama
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6044 302 10 1/8 33 5/8 81 3/4 5.09 2.97 1.77 28 08’04” 4.85 8.01 23
While not on the same level as future Hall-of-Famer Joe Thomas, Williams overcomes his lack of ideal length in similar ways, including his ability to make split-second reads, quickly find his landmarks and stay square to rushers. Aside from his on-field ability, Williams will win over an NFL coaching staff because he is a tactician with intense work habits and competitive desire. While his college film says he can play left tackle at the next level, his lack of length will push him to guard or center on some NFL draft boards. Williams is a detail-focused blocker with the foot quickness, technical savvy and attitude to be an above-average run blocker and pass protector in the NFL.

5. Ed Oliver, DT, Houston
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6017 287 9 1/4 31 3/4 77 3/8 – – – 36 10’00” – – 32
With his football flexibility and natural biomechanics, he has rare athletic ability for the position with the backfield vision to recognize play designs and disrupt from different angles. Oliver still requires time to develop his body, mind and technique at the next level. He will struggle with long-armed blockers who get to his frame and control his chest, but his energy and motor are both elite. Overall, Oliver won’t be a natural fit for every NFL scheme, but he is an ideal one-gap penetrator due to his athleticism, instincts and relentless nature, projecting best when he is lined up closest to the football.

6. Montez Sweat, EDGE, Mississippi State
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6056 260 10 1/2 35 3/4 84 3/4 4.41 2.57 1.54 36 10’05” 4.29 7.00 21
Since the start of 2017, his 22 sacks are the second-most by any Power 5 FBS player during that span (Josh Allen), forming a dominant defensive line duo with Jeffery Simmons (they combined for 58.5 tackles for loss the last two seasons). Sweat wins with first-step burst and humongous wingspan, although there is room for better efficiency in his pass-rush sequence. Overall, Sweat has average play strength and some stiffness in his rush, but he maximizes his length, both his arms and strides, to consistently threaten blockers off the edge, projecting as an NFL starter in either a 3-4 or 4-3 scheme.

7. Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6032 315 9 3/4 32 1/2 78 7/8 5.04 2.94 1.76 29 1/2 08’11” 4.55 – 28
Lining up primarily over the B-gap, Wilkins became the school’s fifth unanimous All-American (2018) and the first Clemson player to win the William V. Campbell Trophy, also known as the Academic Heisman. Moving differently than most his size, he uses his loose lower body, contact balance and active hands in conjunction to squirt through gaps. His high-character intangibles will be a strong selling point for an NFL team looking for a high-floor prospect. Overall, Wilkins is an inconsistent run defender, but his quickness, body flexibility and ball awareness lead to backfield production, projecting as a penetrating three-technique in a four-man base.

8. Rashan Gary, EDGE, Michigan
6043 277 9 5/8 34 1/8 81 7/8 4.58 2.67 1.61 38 10’00” 4.29 7.26 26
He is the poster prospect for the “traits over production” scouting motto (eight pass rushers in the 2019 NFL Draft class had more sacks in 2018 than Gary’s 10.5 career sacks) with his freakish athletic skill and overall upside. He currently lacks an efficient move-to-move transition and I often found myself yelling “finish!” at the screen while studying his tape. Overall, Gary is a high-risk, high-reward prospect because he has rare athletic talent and natural power for his size, but he showed mediocre development as a collegian with lingering questions about his durability and maturity.

9. T.J. Hockenson, TE, Iowa
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6046 251 9 1/2 32 1/4 77 7/8 4.70 2.75 1.63 37 1/2 10’03” 4.18 7.02 17
Despite not blocking in high school, Hockenson has developed into an elite blocker with the functional strength and competitive spirit to physically overwhelm defenders at the point of attack. Although he would benefit from added nuance as a route-runner, his basketball background is obvious with the agility and catch radius to be an impact weapon downfield. Overall, Hockenson has a complete skill set for the position with outstanding athleticism, pass-catching traits and blocking skills, projecting as an immediate NFL starter with Pro Bowl potential.

(Glenn Beil / USA Today)
10. Brian Burns, EDGE, Florida State
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6046 249 10 33 7/8 83 5/8 4.53 2.62 1.54 36 10’09” – 7.01 –
Burns is a loose-jointed athlete with above-average speed off the edge, also showing the agility to drop in space or defend the run. He flashes a variety of pass-rush moves but tends to be over-reliant on his athleticism and needs to develop his timing and setup skills. Overall, Burns needs to continue to get stronger and sharpen his tool set, but his first-step explosion, athletic flexibility and baseline understanding of how to use his length/hands are a recipe for an impact NFL pass rusher, regardless of scheme.

11. Andre Dillard, OT, Washington State
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6050 315 10 33 1/2 80 3/8 4.96 2.86 1.69 29 09’10” 4.40 7.44 24
With wide splits and a quick-strike passing attack, it can be tough to evaluate offensive linemen in WSU’s offense, but Dillard was dominant over his career (allowed only one sack in 2018) and is the highest-graded senior offensive lineman in this class. There are times when he looks defenseless vs. long-armed linemen, but he plays smooth, intellectually sound and will be even better once he improves his hand placement and reach timing. Overall, Dillard is a better pass protector than run blocker right now, but he is a quick-minded player with the light feet and core power to play multiple positions in the NFL, including left tackle.

12. Devin Bush, LB, Michigan
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
5110 234 9 5/8 32 76 1/2 4.43 2.58 1.53 40 1/2 10’04” 4.23 6.93 21
Bush checks boxes for speed, instincts and tenacity, but he falls slightly below average in the size department, which will be critiqued differently by each NFL club and system. He will get washed and lost in the sea of bodies near the line of scrimmage, but there is no doubting his toughness, football character and competitive drive (and it isn’t manufactured, his energy is genuine enjoyment hunting the football and playing physical). Overall, Bush doesn’t have ideal take-on skills to thrive inside as a MIKE, but his diagnose skills, reaction quickness and closing speed are special, projecting best as an impact starting WILL in the NFL.

13. Jawaan Taylor, OT, Florida
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6050 312 10 35 1/8 84 3/4 – – – – – – – 24
While he can be occasionally stressed by outside speed, he is controlled in his pass sets with enough foot quickness to be a human shield. Taylor tends to allow rushers into his frame due to undeveloped hand use, but he has the stout frame to survive as a body-to-body blocker. He generates power from his core in the run game and has a high ceiling as a point-of-attack bully. Overall, Taylor is not a technically sound blocker right now, but his contact balance and competitive finish are why he is one of the best run blockers in this class and one of the most promising in pass protection, projecting as an NFL starter at tackle or guard.

14. Devin White, LB, LSU
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6000 237 9 3/4 32 1/8 75 7/8 4.42 2.58 1.56 39 1/2 09’10” 4.17 7.07 22
The unquestioned leader of the LSU defense, White looked like an excited air traffic controller pre-snap, identifying keys and communicating with his teammates. A see-ball, get-ball type, he is raw instinctually and flies around like a mad man, which is his best and most concerning quality. Everything he does is full speed, which leads to violent hits but also breakdown issues, falling off tackle attempts. Overall, White’s tape doesn’t show the same level of instincts or discipline as Roquan Smith, but White’s play speed and relentless nature are off the charts, projecting as an NFL starter similar to Jarrad Davis (who went No. 21 overall to the Detroit Lions in the 2017 NFL Draft).

15. Clelin Ferrell, EDGE, Clemson
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6043 264 10 1/2 34 1/8 82 3/8 – – – – 09’06” 4.40 7.26 26
Ferrell, who is tied for fourth in school history with 27.0 career sacks, is a much better NFL prospect than several of his predecessors (Shaq Lawson, Kevin Dodd, etc.) because of his advanced hand tactics and awareness to see plays develop and set up his pass rush sequence. Similar to Preston Smith, he isn’t ultra-twitchy and won’t capture the corner on speed alone, but he has terrific contact balance and power to work off blocks. Overall, Ferrell has only average athleticism for his size, but his mix of power, handwork and recognition skills lead to production, projecting best as a hand-on-the-ground rusher in a 4-3 base.

16. Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State
HT WT H A W 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C
6033 231 9 5/8 33 1/2 79 1/2 5.04 2.90 1.75 28 1/2 – – –
Haskins made playing quarterback look easy at Ohio State because he is so naturally gifted, but his inexperience also shows. While he showed improvements climbing the pocket, maneuvering vs. pressure isn’t yet a strength to his game with inconsistent results throwing off-script. He has a plus arm to grip-and-rip, but he tends to telegraph throws, believing too much in his arm to compensate. His placement and touch have room for improvement, but his passing accuracy is a strength (off-target throws usually tied to messy footwork). Overall, Haskins’ pocket rhythm and lower body mechanics are the biggest concerns for his next-level transition, but he showed promising improvement and his special arm will carve up defenses.

17. Cody Ford, OT, Oklahoma
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6036 329 9 3/4 34 82 1/2 5.21 3.02 1.81 28 1/2 08’08” 4.87 8.27 19
Arguably the best player on college football’s best offensive line in 2018, Ford helped the Sooners rank No. 1 in the FBS in total offense (570.3 yards per game) and scoring offense (48.4 points per game). He plays tall in his pass sets and often loses the leverage battle, but he has the wide girth and lateral quickness to handle edge speed. He got away with some lazy habits in the Big 12 and needs to improve his technique for the next level, specifically his hand timing in pass protection and body angles as a run blocker. Overall, Ford looks like a grizzly bear with shoulder pads, displaying coordinated feet for his size and the energy and awareness to start at either tackle or guard in the NFL.

18. Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
5101 207 9 1/2 28 1/2 69 1/2 – – – – – – – –
In the Sooners zone-read scheme, Murray was primarily in shotgun/pistol and benefited from the best offensive line in college football. There is no question that he is a pass-first quarterback, but his speed creates problems for the defense and he is ideally suited for an offense willing to incorporate a high percentage of sprints, boots and option plays. Regardless if throwing on the move or with an established base, Murray has an organic feel for using ball speeds to put the pass on his target, showing above-average velocity and accuracy. With only one season of production (in a conference with below-average defensive talent), he is still developing mentally with his reads/timing. And his lack of size will always be a concern. Overall, Murray is incredibly unique with a skill set unlike anything currently in the NFL, but his arm talent and playmaking instincts translate to any level.

19. Byron Murphy, CB, Washington
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
5106 190 8 7/8 30 1/8 71 3/8 4.55 2.67 1.59 36 1/2 10’00” – – 14
Murphy keeps the weight on the balls of his feet, not his heels, to keep his lower body loose, staying balanced mid-transition to pattern match. Although he doesn’t have the most extensive college resume in terms of experience (20 games played and started), his instincts and recognition skills are advanced for his age. Overall, Murphy doesn’t offer elite size, length or speed for the NFL level, but his mental processing, transition technique, ball skills and competitive toughness are all above average.

(Douglas DeFelice / USA Today)
20. Jeffery Simmons, DT, Mississippi State
**No combine**

Simmons is a naturally powerful human and passes the eye test with flying colors, forcing constant double-teams and rarely losing a one-on-one match-up. He isn’t a sudden-first-step athlete and needs to develop as a pass rusher, but he plays with violence and has the power to win once he gets going. Based on talent alone, Simmons is one of the best players in the 2019 NFL Draft class, but his character grade will be hotly debated because of the disturbing video where he punched a woman already on the ground. In the three years since the incident, he kept his nose clean, did well in school and Mississippi State coaches and officials speak very highly of his maturity, which will keep him on several draft boards around the league. Overall, Simmons is a power-packed player with natural ease of movement to stay balanced at contact, reset the line of scrimmage and hunt the ball carrier. His pre-combine ACL tear will likely sideline him for the 2019 NFL season, which drops him 10-15 spots on this board.

21. Greedy Williams, CB, LSU
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6017 185 9 1/4 31 1/2 74 1/2 4.37 2.56 1.51 – – – – –
A long, lean corner, Williams was rarely out of position in college with the length and sink-and-flow athleticism to mirror receivers’ movements. While competitive and tough on some tapes, he appeared to shut things down later in the season and his struggles shedding blocks or consistently finishing in the run game were a season-long issue. Overall, Williams lacks ideal bulk and play strength for the next level, but his athleticism and length allow him to blanket receivers in man coverage, projecting as a high upside NFL cornerback if his play personality is consistently competitive.

22. Noah Fant, TE, Iowa
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6041 249 9 3/4 33 1/2 80 4.50 2.61 1.55 39 1/2 10’07” 4.22 6.81 20
Fant shared the tight end duties with T.J. Hockenson and will compete with his former teammate to be the first tight end drafted (no two tight ends from the same program have ever been drafted in the same first round). He has the route acceleration to work untouched and run circles around safeties, creating his own separation. He is an inconsistent get-in-the-way blocker, but should improve once he zeroes in on the details of the position. Overall, Fant shows promise as a blocker and offers the explosive athleticism as a pass catcher that will cause problems for defenders, projecting as a hybrid joker tight end.

23. D.K. Metcalf, WR, Ole Miss
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6033 228 9 7/8 34 7/8 82 7/8 4.33 2.53 1.48 40 1/2 11’02” 4.50 7.38 27
Metcalf is a “first off the bus” type of player with his broad-shouldered, ripped frame, displaying the gifted athleticism to create mismatches against cornerbacks. Metcalf ran a high volume of vertical routes (go routes, curls, comebacks, etc.) with 13.9 yards per target in 2018, which showed off his downfield abilities (of his 26 catches in 2018, five receptions were 50-plus yards and nine were 30-plus yards). However, he is a straight-line player and his route tree needs more branches. The feedback from his medical evaluation will influence his standing on NFL draft boards. Overall, Metcalf is rough around the edges and needs to fine-tune his routes and finishing skills, but he has the freakish qualities to be an enforcer wideout and grow into a team’s No. 1 pass catcher.

24. Garrett Bradbury, OC, NC State
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6027 306 10 1/2 31 3/4 76 1/2 4.92 2.84 1.69 31 08’08” 4.53 7.41 34
A high school tight end, Bradbury balked at programs who recruited him as a lineman, and while NC State initially allowed him to stay at tight end, the coaches eventually forced the move with stops at defensive end and left guard along the way. Bradbury has outstanding athleticism and mobility for the position with the alert awareness required to lead an offense. He can be knocked off balance at times, but he is quick to recover and understands the biomechanics of the position. Overall, Bradbury will have the occasional trouble vs. power, but he is exceptionally quick, instinctive and tough, ideally suited for a zone-blocking scheme in the NFL where he has Pro Bowl potential.

25. Josh Jacobs, RB, Alabama
HT WT H A W 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
5100 220 10 1/8 31 5/8 74 1/4 – – – – – – – –
Some backs have a strong lower body and others have an explosive lower body, but Jacobs has both – an explosively strong lower body, allowing him to make violent, start/stop cuts. Although he had just three career starts in Tuscaloosa, his versatility helped him get on the field as a kick returner, wideout and occasionally as a wildcat quarterback, which was his main role in high school. His lack of touches in college is both a positive (wear and tear not an issue) and a negative (not a proven workhorse). Overall, Jacobs is just scratching the surface of his multi-dimensional skill set, displaying the explosive and versatile traits to be a three-down feature weapon in the NFL with Pro Bowl upside.

26. Nasir Adderley, FS, Delaware
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
5116 206 9 31 74 3/4 – – – – – – – –
Adderley played primarily single-high but has experience across the secondary and was the only player in the country with 160-plus tackles and 9-plus interceptions over the past two seasons. He has Hall of Fame bloodlines as the cousin of Herb Adderley, who is an important role model and they talk “three or four” times a week. Although he lacks an ideal body type for the position, he runs the alley with conviction and finishes in space. Overall, Adderley has the bad habit of taking the cheese, but he has the essential ingredients of a starting NFL free safety with his play speed, toughness and ball skills, projecting best in a single-high role.

27. Rock Ya-Sin, CB, Temple
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
5116 192 9 7/8 32 77 3/8 4.51 2.65 1.60 39 1/2 10’00” 4.31 7.31 18
An FCS transfer, Ya-Sin joined the Owls in January 2018 and quickly earned the respect of his teammates and coaches, becoming the first player in Temple history to earn a single-digit jersey in his first year with the program. He is one of the best corner prospects in this draft class with his back to the line of scrimmage, finding the football and playing through the hands of the receiver. Out of players targeted 50 times or more in 2018, he was the only defensive back in the country to not allow a reception of 20-plus yards, leading the team with 14 passes defended. Overall, Ya-Sin is a late bloomer and doesn’t have elite long-speed for the position, but he stays dialed in with his eyes in the right place and outstanding competitive toughness, projecting best in a zone-heavy scheme.

28. Justin Layne, CB, Michigan State
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6016 192 9 1/4 33 80 1/8 4.50 2.65 1.59 37 1/2 11’02” 4.09 6.90 –
Arriving in East Lansing as a wideout, Layne made the move to defense early in his true freshman season and played both ways at different points in his MSU career, catching one pass for 11 yards. He took a sizable step with his key-and-diagnose skills this past season, aiding his innate ability to judge and disrupt the catch point. He has the calm feet and athletic movements to shadow routes, but inconsistent footwork forces him to surrender separation at the break point. Overall, Layne needs continued reps at corner to improve his technique and spacing, but he can mirror and match from press coverage and has outstanding ball skills, projecting as an eventual NFL starter.

29. Taylor Rapp, SS, Washington
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
5116 208 9 30 3/4 72 7/8 – – – 35 09’07” 3.99 6.82 17
When drafted, Rapp will be the second (and likely the highest) Chinese-American selected in the NFL Draft (OL Ed Wang was a fifth-rounder in the 2010 NFL Draft and played four seasons in the NFL). Rapp is one of the “smartest guys I’ve ever coached,” said Huskies defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake, and his instincts and intelligence are the first traits that stand out on film. He is always in chase mode (doesn’t know how to turn it off) and won’t make mental mistakes. Overall, there are safeties in this class with more flash, but Rapp’s smarts, toughness vs. the run and ability to handle coverage responsibilities make him a high-floor prospect, projecting as a decade-long NFL starting safety.

(Jeremy Brevard / USA Today)
30. Dexter Lawrence, DT, Clemson
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6044 342 10 1/2 34 3/4 84 5.05 2.92 1.75 – – – – 36
Lawrence flashes dominant qualities as a run defender with his ability to stack the point of attack and not concede ground, using his natural power to two-gap. He is a smooth mover for a 350-pounder, but his best pass rush tape came when he could get a step of momentum off the edge. He currently lacks interior pass rush value. Overall, Lawrence isn’t yet the sum of his parts, but he possesses a rare blend of size, strength and movement skills, projecting as a space-eating run defender with potential to be more as a pass rusher.

31. Deandre Baker, CB, Georgia
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
5110 193 9 32 77 1/8 4.52 2.63 1.60 – 09’10” – – 14
Baker’s tape shows the quickness, fluidity and instincts to play in both zone and man coverage, along with the toughness to make plays in run support. His hands-on approach is one of his best qualities, but you must live with the other side of the sword as his aggressive nature will lead to penalties or mistakes. Overall, Baker isn’t an elite size/speed prospect, but he shows the innate ability to diagnose routes and put himself in position to make plays, projecting as an NFL starter, ideally suited in a Cover-2 scheme.

32. Marquise Brown, WR, Oklahoma
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
5093 166 9 30 1/2 71 3/4 – – – – – – – –
Lincoln Riley used diverse ways to get the ball in Brown’s hands from inside screens to vertical patterns, taking advantage of Brown’s athletic playmaking skills (FBS-best 14 catches of 50-plus yards the last two seasons). Once he gains a step, no one is catching him, but it isn’t just his speed, it’s also his ball tracking skills that make him a legitimate deep threat. He weighed only 144 pounds when he arrived in Norman and will likely never comfortably carry more than 175 pounds in the NFL. Overall, Brown has obvious size limitations that affect his finishing skills and lead to durability concerns (including his January foot surgery), but his dynamic speed and explosive feet make him a difference-maker in the DeSean Jackson mold.

33. Jachai Polite, EDGE, Florida
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6025 258 9 3/4 32 5/8 80 1/4 4.84 2.85 1.71 32 – – – –
Although not an early-down player in 2018, Polite was highly productive as a subpackage “BUCK” edge rusher, leading the Gators in defensive stops on third down (13) and joining Kentucky’s Josh Allen as the only two FBS players with 10-plus sacks and 5-plus forced fumbles. In the NFL, explosive players are at a premium because of the importance of the first and last steps, making Polite an attractive prospect with his instant speed and closing burst to finish at the quarterback. However, his maturity has been red flagged by multiple NFL teams and will affect his final draft grade. Overall, Polite needs to improve as a run defender and prove he can be an any-down player, but he is a quarterback assassin with his combination of first-step quickness, motor and finishing skills, projecting best as a stand-up rusher in a 3-4 scheme.

34. Jerry Tillery, DT, Notre Dame
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6064 295 10 5/8 34 1/4 81 4.93 2.88 1.69 32 09’07” 4.33 7.45 23
Tillery is a loose mover with a powerful punch, using his length to stack, shed and bully. He is an extremely talented player, but teams must be comfortable with his accountability – NFL teams have strong concerns about his “all in?” commitment to football. Overall, Tillery has a vast playmaking radius with length and athleticism, flashing NFL starter potential, but questions about inconsistent on-field play and dedication to his craft are why he wears a “buyer beware” tag.

35. Irv Smith Jr., TE, Alabama
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6023 242 9 1/2 31 1/2 74 7/8 4.63 2.74 1.68 32 1/2 09’02” 4.33 7.32 19
Smith ran a high-volume of cross-formation routes at Alabama, which showed off his speed and efficient transition from pass-catcher to runner (Smith and Texas A&M’s Jace Sternberger were the only FBS tight ends in 2018 with 40-plus catches and 16.1-plus yards per catch). As a route-runner, Smith relies more on athleticism than nuance and needs continued growth in his patterns. He is a get-in-the-way blocker with NFL-level toughness and the potential to be more. Overall, Smith is understandably young in areas, but he displays the athletic dexterity and natural ball skills to threaten every level of the defense, projecting as an NFL starter.

36. Greg Little, OT, Ole Miss
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6052 310 10 1/4 35 1/4 85 5.33 3.07 1.82 25 09’05” 4.74 – –
While he plays controlled in his movements, Little needs time to improve his hand timing and develop more of a killer instinct, playing unsure of himself at times, which leads to mistakes (see 2018 Mississippi State tape). An athletic big man with a relaxed punch and passive tendencies, his film notes read similar to the scouting report of Baltimore Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley when he was a prospect at Notre Dame. Overall, Little isn’t a seasoned blocker right now, but he is battle-tested from the SEC and displays the length, awareness and movements to develop into an NFL starter.

37. Johnathan Abram, SS, Mississippi State
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
5113 205 9 5/8 31 3/8 73 5/8 4.44 2.60 1.56 33 1/2 09’08” – – 16
One of my favorite players in this class to watch, Abram runs the alley like a speeding bullet, but doesn’t consistently come to balance and his aggressive play style is his best and most worrisome quality. Although he reacts well and plays with boundless energy, Abram struggles to anticipate and is at his best where he can run and hit. Overall, Abram is not the type of safety who will sniff out routes and thrive on instincts, but he is a tempo-setter with the fast and physical appetite to hunt, projecting at best as a starting NFL strong safety (and at worst a special teams standout).

38. Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, FS, Florida
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
5107 210 9 1/4 30 7/8 74 4.48 2.62 1.58 36 09’09” 4.20 7.03 17
Gardner-Johnson moved to the “STAR” position in Todd Grantham’s five-man secondary in 2018, playing primarily a nickel role where he looked much more comfortable than a traditional safety spot. He was one of the leaders on the Florida defense, actively getting his teammates lined up and communicating play calls. He has proven flexibility in the secondary, both athletically and mentally, to play multiple spots. Overall, Gardner-Johnson needs to dial back his aggressive nature to be a more consistent finisher, but he is a play-disruptor with the way he reads and flies around the field, projecting as an ideal nickel in today’s NFL.

39. A.J. Brown, WR, Ole Miss
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6004 226 9 3/4 32 7/8 78 4.49 2.65 1.56 36 1/2 10’00” – – 19
Brown feasted on slants, crossers and shallow patterns in the Ole Miss offense and his tape feels like an unfinished jigsaw puzzle, missing a worthy sample size of downfield and outside-the-number routes (84 percent of his career touchdown catches came out of the slot). However, his athletic gifts at his size, along with his college production and ingrained work ethic, compare favorably to JuJu Smith-Schuster when he was a college prospect. Overall, Brown is a very natural route runner and pass catcher with the athletic profile and competitive character that make it easy to bet on his upside as an NFL starter.

(Jim Dedmon / USA Today)
40. Erik McCoy, OC, Texas A&M
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6037 303 9 5/8 33 77 3/4 4.89 2.85 1.72 31 08’11” 4.62 8.28 29
While he had his ups and downs against top-tier teams like Alabama and Clemson, McCoy battled and held up better than most against elite competition like Quinnen Williams and Dexter Lawrence. He is very balanced in his movements and efficiently breaks down all the moving parts in front of him, keeping his lower and upper halves on the same page. He will occasionally get burned by quickness or power, but you rarely see him make mental mistakes. Overall, McCoy might not be elite in any one category, but he displays a well-rounded skill set to keep blockers occupied, projecting as a scheme-versatile NFL starter with upside.

41. Drew Lock, QB, Missouri
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6036 228 9 32 1/2 77 1/8 4.69 2.74 1.61 31 09’04” 4.12 7.03 –
Very similar to Derek Carr coming out of Fresno State, Lock is a classic arm thrower who stubbornly believes that every throw is there but is still figuring out how to use his eyes and piece together his timing. He showed expanded vision as a senior and appeared to eliminate things quicker mid-read. Overall, Lock showcases a live arm and the makeup required to be an NFL starter, but he needs to continue developing his accuracy, mechanics and decision-making to live up to his intriguing potential.

42. Chris Lindstrom, OG, Boston College
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6036 308 9 1/2 34 1/8 80 1/8 4.91 2.85 1.68 30 1/2 09’09” 4.54 7.61 25
Somewhat of a late bloomer, Lindstrom weighed only 235 pounds out of high school and showed steady development the past four seasons, dominating ACC talent as a senior. He is a stout pass protector on the interior, understanding angles and staying square to defenders. He has the competitive juices, quicks and hand strength desired for the position, but needs to button up his body posture and fundamentals to be more consistent. Overall, Lindstrom moves well with the smarts and toughness to stalemate NFL defenders, projecting as an immediate starting guard at the next level.

43. Parris Campbell, WR, Ohio State
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
5117 205 9 1/2 32 1/4 75 5/8 4.31 2.51 1.52 40 11’03” 4.03 – 11
As the H-back in Urban Meyer’s offense, Campbell benefited from a high volume of underneath patterns (jet sweeps, screens, etc.), which showed off his electric athleticism as a ball carrier and inflated his production. He showed improved route-running and focus as a senior, but his downfield abilities remain suspicious with undeveloped tracking and ball skills. Overall, Campbell enters the league with inexperienced vertical skills, but his short-area explosiveness and long-speed are elite, projecting as a bigger version of his former teammate Curtis Samuel.

44. Elgton Jenkins, OC, Mississippi State
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6044 310 10 1/4 34 83 – – – 28 09’01” 4.62 7.77 29
With starting experience at all five offensive line spots except right guard, Jenkins is a battle-tested blocker, not only facing tough competition in the SEC each week, but also during daily practices against Jeffery Simmons. Overall, Jenkins checks several desired boxes with his size, balanced movements, stout anchor and intelligence to make the line calls, projecting as a starting NFL guard or center.

45. D’Andre Walker, EDGE, Georgia
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6023 251 9 7/8 34 3/8 81 3/4 – – – – – – – –
Although not quite as physically gifted as past Georgia “JACK” rushers like Leonard Floyd or Lorenzo Carter, Walker improved each season and produced at a higher clip. He is still piecing together his timing and technique, but his effort and impact make him an easy player to like on film. Overall, Walker has a toned, flexible frame with the balanced athleticism and competitive makeup to drop, rush the passer or set the edge, projecting as a high upside edge rusher in a 3-4 scheme.

46. Deionte Thompson, FS, Alabama
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6010 195 9 7/8 32 1/8 76 3/4 – – – – – – – –
Although he is guilty of false steps, Thompson shows an instinctive feel for what the offense is trying to do. Against the run, his tackling doesn’t always look textbook, but he usually gets his man on the ground. While he has the physical mentality to be a reliable run defender, his lack of bulk leads to durability concerns. Overall, Thompson has the athletic range and ball skills desired in a center field safety, but he must develop a more disciplined approach with his eyes and tackling technique to lock down a starting free safety role.

47. Kelvin Harmon, WR, NC State
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6024 221 9 1/2 32 1/2 75 1/2 4.60 2.69 1.62 32 1/2 09’09” 4.32 7.15 18
While he needs to sharpen his routes, Harmon has a knack for creating early or late windows due to his (sometimes) subtle physicality to separate. Although not on the same level from a technical perspective, there are Michael Thomas flashes on his tape with his above-average ball skills. Overall, Harmon’s lack of an explosive top gear is bothersome, but he competes with outstanding play strength and the “my ball” mentality to track, adjust and finish.

48. N’Keal Harry, WR, Arizona State
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6023 228 9 1/2 33 78 1/4 4.53 2.67 1.62 38 1/2 10’02” – – 27
Harry competes with a powerful, fearless attitude, but will his physical play style produce in the NFL like it did vs. Pac-12 defenses? While he is a clean route-runner with natural ball skills, he lacks the separation quickness to give his quarterback sizable passing windows. Overall, Harry doesn’t have the sudden athleticism to blow past corners, but he wins downfield with his tracking skills and physicality to win body position, projecting as a solid No. 2 option in the NFL.

49. Jaylon Ferguson, EDGE, Louisiana Tech
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Ferguson entered his senior season needing 17.5 sacks to pass Terrell Suggs as the No. 1 sack artist in FBS history and that is exactly what he accomplished, recording 2.5 sacks in his final collegiate game. He strikes with power and pad level, using his reach, physical hands and bully mentality to jar blockers off balance. He needs to clean up some technique issues as a run defender, but he locks out and sees through blocks to shed and pursue. Overall, Ferguson isn’t a top-tier athlete, but he is a violent speed-to-power rusher with impressive production, projecting as a starting scheme-diverse pass rusher in the NFL.

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50. Daniel Jones, QB, Duke
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6051 221 9 3/4 32 1/2 78 1/8 4.81 2.83 1.71 33 1/2 10’00” 4.41 7.00 –
A late bloomer, Jones developed under David Cutcliffe’s watchful eye and it is easy to see the Manning influence with his footwork, pocket mannerisms and his release. While he doesn’t have a very impressive resume on paper, he elevated the average talent around him on the Duke offense, relying on both his arm and legs. His low-key personality might not immediately win over a room, but he competes with a quiet confidence and doesn’t show any fear on the football field. Overall, Jones doesn’t have any exceptional physical traits and his internal clock requires work, but he is a cerebral passer who makes accurate reads with active eyes and feet, projecting as a B-level NFL starter.

51. Mack Wilson, LB, Alabama
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6011 240 9 1/2 32 3/8 75 7/8 – – – 32 09’09” – – –
Although he was pegged early on as the next first-round linebacker in the Alabama pipeline, Wilson’s development appeared stagnant throughout the 2018 season, not taking the expected steps in his growth as a player. He is a good-sized athlete with the fluid movements, field range and ball awareness to make plays against the pass and the run. However, he needs to become more refined to be a reliable playmaker, projecting similar to an inconsistent version of Colts’ linebacker Darius Leonard. Overall, Wilson’s wild play, undisciplined approach and lack of anticipation are holding him back, but he is an impressive size/speed/strength athlete with the versatile skill set to develop into a true three-down NFL player.

52. Damien Harris, RB, Alabama
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
5101 216 9 3/4 30 3/4 72 7/8 4.57 2.71 1.61 37 10’01” – – 16
Although he benefited from a strong offensive line and deep backfield, which allowed him to stay fresh late in games, Harris consistently gained more yards than what was blocked for him due to his vision, competitive edge and ability to shift his weight to elude defenders. He had more pass blocking reps than the average college back and made it his personal mission to bury defenders with his tenacity and awareness. Overall, his lack of initial explosion is his most glaring concern, but his run instincts, balance and versatility make him a not-as-dynamic version of Ezekiel Elliott, projecting as a low-ceiling, high-floor NFL running back.

53. Dalton Risner, OG, Kansas State
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6046 312 10 1/4 34 81 1/8 5.30 3.10 1.86 28 1/2 09’02” 4.52 7.69 23
Similar to Austin Corbett in last year’s draft class, position flexibility is key to Risner’s evaluation, starting at right tackle, taking practice reps at guard and serving as the backup center. He is smart and plays with outstanding awareness to decipher all the moving parts around him. Although he is consistently in the right position on tape, which helps him combat speed and long-armed defenders, his technical flaws and lower-body stiffness will be tougher to mask vs. NFL rushers. Overall, Risner has athletic limitations, but he should carve out a long NFL career due to his intangibles, toughness and versatility, projecting best at guard.

54. Riley Ridley, WR, Georgia
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6012 199 10 1/4 32 5/8 78 1/4 4.58 2.69 1.57 30 1/2 10’04” 4.28 7.22 13
Despite the underwhelming production, Ridley led the team in catches, receiving yards and touchdown receptions in 2018 for an offense that prioritized ground control and spreading the wealth through the air. He isn’t a quick-twitch athlete and lacks the sudden acceleration to threaten defenses on speed alone, but he is smooth in/out of the drive phase with natural body control and ball skills. Overall, Ridley isn’t as dynamic as his older brother Calvin, but he plays bigger and shows similar polish as a route runner, projecting as a better pro than college pass catcher.

55. Julian Love, CB, Notre Dame
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
5106 195 9 31 3/4 75 3/8 4.54 2.65 1.62 36 10’01” 4.10 6.72 14
Although his recovery athleticism is a concern, Love plays with balanced footwork to mirror routes, gain positioning and make plays with his elite-level ball skills (school-record 44 career passes defended). He trusts his eyes and instincts and won’t panic, but his lack of length is evident vs. large-framed targets. Overall, Love’s lack of ideal size, speed and suddenness will be tougher to mask vs. NFL receivers, but his velvet feet, intelligence and ball skills are the type of traits worth betting on, projecting best in the nickel.

56. Deebo Samuel, WR, South Carolina
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
5112 214 10 31 3/8 75 1/8 4.48 2.66 1.60 39 10’02” 4.14 7.03 15
Samuel played across the Gamecocks’ formation and also made an impact on special teams (return man and gunner on punt coverage) with a nose for the end zone, scoring 30 touchdowns over his career (16 receiving, 7 rushing, 4 kickoff returns, 2 passing and 1 fumble return). Samuel isn’t a true burner, but he moves with twitch, contact balance and the vision to find open space. Overall, Samuel’s ideal offensive identity will depend on scheme, but he is one of the better YAC players in this draft class with his ability to find space, projecting best in the slot and as a return man.

57. Devin Singletary, RB, Florida Atlantic
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
5074 203 8 1/2 28 7/8 70 4.66 2.73 1.64 35 09’09” 4.40 7.32 15
Singletary runs with remarkable balance to elude in tight quarters, leading the FBS with 69.8 percent of his rushing yards in 2018 coming after initial contact. He is tougher than he looks, but his lack of body armor and questions about being a three-down player will be the main concerns for his next-level transition. Overall, Singletary is uniquely skilled at forcing missed tackles due to his lateral agility and ability to feel openings, projecting as a LeSean McCoy-type of offensive weapon in the NFL.

58. Dre’Mont Jones, DT, Ohio State
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6026 281 9 5/8 33 3/4 80 5/8 5.12 2.94 1.77 31 1/2 09’02” 4.53 7.71 –
Jones displays the first-step quickness to make himself skinny through gaps and the lateral quickness that makes him near-immune to reach blocks. While he has high upside as a pass rusher, he tends to abandon his base in the run game and lacks the power to recover, allowing blockers to bully him from his spot. Overall, Jones must improve his run fits and play strength to be reliable on early downs, but his slippery movements make him a pest for blockers, projecting best in an aggressive front to slant and shoot gaps.

59. Joejuan Williams, CB, Vanderbilt
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6035 211 9 3/4 32 1/2 78 4.64 2.71 1.65 – – – – 17
Few cornerbacks tower over wideouts like Williams, who has imposing size and length for the position, with the athleticism to pattern-match. His natural talent and aggressive mentality immediately pop on tape, but so does his lack of technical skill and spatial awareness, leaving him unbalanced downfield and out of position (the 2018 Georgia tape specifically shows the reasons to be both excited and concerned about his talent). Overall, Williams is underdeveloped mechanically and mentally, but he is a large-framed, scheme-specific cornerback with the length/athleticism combination that will be enticing to press-man teams who covet his skill set.

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60. Hakeem Butler, WR, Iowa State
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6053 227 10 3/4 35 1/4 83 7/8 4.48 2.62 1.59 36 10’08” – – 18
Leading the FBS with 22.0 yards per catch in 2018 (among receivers with 40-plus catches), Butler accounted for 10 of Iowa State’s 14 plays of 40-plus yards last season. Although he doesn’t have dynamic route speed or technique, he is a rangy athlete with the tracking skills to rebound the football. He is an accomplished jump ball threat downfield, but the difficulty-level of finishing those plays skyrockets in the NFL compared to the Big 12 (those 50-50 balls will be 20-80 balls in the NFL). Overall, Butler will have a tough time consistently separating from NFL cornerbacks, but his loose hips and flexible frame allow him to easily expand his catch radius, projecting as a potential mismatch weapon if he matures his routes and ball skills.

61. Kaleb McGary, OT, Washington
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6071 317 10 1/8 32 7/8 79 3/4 5.05 2.95 1.75 33 1/2 09’03” 4.58 7.66 23
McGary will occasionally labor with wide speed due to average length and feet, but he is a flexible mover and stays balanced in pass protection. Although his bad habits (specifically his tall posture and late hands) lead to mistakes, his tenacious play personality and intangibles help cover up some of his physical deficiencies. Overall, McGary’s on-field reps aren’t always pretty, but they are mostly effective, using his mobility and play strength to tie up edge defenders, projecting as a right tackle ready to compete for immediate starting reps.

62. Chase Winovich, EDGE, Michigan
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6026 256 10 32 3/4 78 1/2 4.59 2.69 1.57 30 1/2 09’08” 4.11 6.94 18
Finishing No. 8 in Michigan history with 44.5 tackles for loss, Winovich’s ability to rush with angled bend while fending off blockers is the key to his game, crediting his training in ballet, jiu-jitsu and boxing to his growth as an edge rusher. His extroverted personality will rub some the wrong way, but his competitive drive also fuels his disruptive effort. Overall, Winovich doesn’t have the size, length or explosive traits that NFL teams desire on the edge, but he finds ways to detach from blockers with his flexibility, active hands and relentless play style, projecting as a stand-up rusher in a 3-4 scheme.

63. Juan Thornhill, FS, Virginia
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6002 205 8 3/4 31 1/8 74 3/4 4.42 2.60 1.57 44 11’09” – – 21
Thornhill, who wears No. 21 for Sean Taylor, doesn’t play as fast as he timed, but he has a smooth lower body and doesn’t get off-balance in his movements. He has plus anticipation and ball skills, but will take the worst of hits when his tackling technique isn’t perfect. Overall, Thornhill is more smooth than sudden, which causes him to be a beat late at times, but his instincts, field range and roster versatility are strong selling points, projecting as a high alignment safety who can walk down and cover slot receivers.

64. Amani Hooker, SS, Iowa
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
5113 210 9 1/8 30 1/8 72 3/8 4.48 2.60 1.54 37 10’03” 4.10 6.81 14
Hooker is quick to read run/pass and puts himself in position to make plays with his ability to sense what is about to happen. That anticipation helps mask his lack of athletic twitch, but his lack of ideal range will be amplified vs. NFL-level skill weapons. Overall, Hooker doesn’t consistently play up to his athletic testing numbers, but he plays with plus technique, mental processing and FBI, displaying NFL-starter potential as an undersized outside linebacker or strong safety in a zone scheme.

65. L.J. Collier, EDGE, TCU
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6022 283 10 34 81 7/8 4.91 2.87 1.75 30 09’10” 4.78 7.71 25
Collier might not be an ultra-flexible speed rusher, but he stays balanced mid-rush to throw the kitchen sink at blockers. As a run defender, he shows blossoming instincts with powerful hands and quick read/react skills. Overall, Collier isn’t going to frequently surprise NFL tackles as a pass rusher, but he plays balanced and alert with the physical mindset that translates well in the run game, projecting as a rotational defensive end with upside to be more.

66. Germaine Pratt, LB, NC State
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6024 240 9 1/8 31 5/8 75 3/8 4.57 2.65 1.60 32 1/2 09’08” – – 24
A former safety, Pratt, who finished No. 1 in the ACC with 9.5 tackles per game in 2018, is field fast and quick to key, read and finish from various depths, boasting a strong batting average as a tackler. Although he needs to clean some things up in coverage, he has the functional skill and experience in the secondary to stick with backs and tight ends. Overall, Pratt needs to mature his take-on skills and play discipline, but he competes with automatic reaction to movement and a combative mindset, projecting as a starting NFL outside linebacker.

67. Jahlani Tavai, LB, Hawaii
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6023 250 9 31 7/8 78 – – – – – – – –
Playing under six defensive coordinators over his college career, Tavai was one of the nation’s most productive tacklers, averaging 10.3 tackles per game the last two seasons. He has the size, length and athleticism to be a modern-day NFL defender, moving well laterally, dropping in space or blitzing as an edge rusher. His shoulder injury kept him from participating at the Senior Bowl and combine, allowing him to fly under the radar as a prospect. Overall, Tavai needs to tidy up his anticipation and break down skills, but he has true three-down ability with his physicality vs. the run and athleticism to drop in coverage, projecting as a hybrid linebacker with inside-outside versatility.

68. David Long, CB, Michigan
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
5105 196 9 5/8 30 7/8 76 1/8 4.45 2.62 1.57 39 1/2 10’00” 3.97 6.45 15
Although his college production (three career interceptions) was underwhelming, Long wasn’t routinely challenged on tape. Long plays nose to nose in press with the lateral slide to match releases and attach himself to patterns, staying balanced with his punch and transition. While patient at the line, he tends to panic, grip and grab at the top of routes and can be manipulated by savvy receivers. Overall, Long needs to develop a more disciplined approach with his reads and contact downfield, but he is a fluid athlete with swivel hips and physical mentality, projecting best as a nickel cornerback.

69. Anthony Nelson, EDGE, Iowa
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6070 271 9 7/8 34 7/8 83 4.82 2.76 1.64 35 1/2 09’10” 4.23 6.95 18
Power is the name of the game for Nelson, who is a classic bull rusher, extending his long arms into blocks and grinding with his leg drive. However, he doesn’t show an efficient move-to-move transition and tends to lose steam at the top of his rush, lacking the natural bend to win with edge speed. Overall, Nelson is a tightly wound, predictable pass rusher, but he has the length, competitive makeup and raw power to soften the edge, projecting as a base end in a four-man front who can reduce inside on passing downs.

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70. Miles Boykin, WR, Notre Dame
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6036 220 9 7/8 33 1/2 81 3/8 4.42 2.57 1.54 43 1/2 11’08” 4.07 6.77 12
Boykin is an above-average size/speed target with the upper body flexibility to track, adjust and finish, swallowing the football at the catch point. To take the next step in his development, he must fine-tune his routes and turn up the dial of his aggressiveness to be a threat after the catch. Overall, Boykin doesn’t always play up to his measurables, but he is a premier athlete for his size with his best football in front of him (similar to Donte Moncrief as prospects), displaying the balance and body fluidity to develop into an NFL starter.

71. Tytus Howard, OT, Alabama State
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6050 322 10 5/8 34 81 5/8 5.05 2.97 1.81 29 1/2 08’07” 4.86 8.34 21
While he was on the NFL radar last summer, Howard’s performance in 2018 (one sack allowed) put him in the conversation to be one of the first non-FBS players drafted, especially after his positive tape vs. Auburn (his favorite team growing up). He frustrates defenders with his ability to mirror and uncoil his length to disrupt pass-rush plans. While not shy using his hands, he appears clumsy at times because his timing and placement are undeveloped. Overall, Howard is a talented lump of clay with sloppy tendencies, but all the raw tools are there for him to develop into an NFL starter.

72. Darnell Savage, FS, Maryland
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
5106 198 9 1/8 31 74 3/4 4.36 2.58 1.56 39 1/2 10’06” 4.14 7.03 11
Although he looks more like a cornerback than a safety and the lack of size gives you pause, Savage’s play speed and cover instincts jump off the tape. He has awesome closing burst, but he shows it off too much because of his overaggressive tendencies. Overall, Savage’s undersized frame won’t fit every scheme and his aggressive style works against him at times, but he has the requisite athleticism, awareness and toughness to play a versatile nickel role in the NFL.

73. David Montgomery, RB, Iowa State
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
5101 222 9 1/4 31 3/8 77 3/8 4.63 2.70 1.61 28 1/2 10’01” – – 15
While elusive in short areas, Montgomery is quicker than fast with inconsistent anticipation (more of a checkers runner, not chess). He has off-the-chart intangibles with the receiving and blocking potential to fit multiple roles. Overall, Montgomery doesn’t have much “special” to him as an athlete and he needs to see things quicker, but he doesn’t concede easily and has the run balance/toughness to be productive.

74. Andy Isabella, WR, Massachusetts
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
5086 188 8 3/8 29 3/4 71 1/2 4.35 2.52 1.53 36 1/2 10’01” 4.15 6.95 15
Isabella, who “couldn’t run a route” when he arrived in Amherst, needs to clean up his steps vs. press and at the stem, but he can create on in- and out-breaking routes due to his plant quickness and YAC skills. While he has quick, steady hands, his focus can be disrupted by crowded catch points. Overall, Isabella’s undersized frame and catch radius limit his role, but his explosive athleticism and receiving instincts will be a problem for NFL defenses, projecting best in the slot where he can manipulate space.

75. Zach Allen, EDGE, Boston College
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6041 281 10 1/8 34 3/4 79 7/8 5.00 2.91 1.74 32 09’04” 4.36 7.34 24
Allen’s pass-rush moves are all power based and he doesn’t have the flexible edge speed to routinely threaten the corner, but his hand work, alert eyes and relentless effort boost his production, which speaks to his hustle and intensity. Overall, Allen is a reliable run defender and average pass rusher who fits best as a base end in a four-man front, projecting as a better version of New England Patriots’ Deatrich Wise.

76. Jace Sternberger, TE, Texas A&M
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6040 251 9 3/4 32 1/8 77 1/4 4.75 2.82 1.70 31 1/2 09’05” 4.31 7.19 17
With his athleticism and toughness, Sternberger offers tremendous YAC and down-the-seam value, recording at least one 20-plus yard catch in 12 of 13 games in 2018 (44 percent of his catches resulted in a 20-plus yard play). He is a work in progress as both a route-runner and blocker and his NFL ceiling will be closely tied to his development in both areas. Overall, Sternberger is a vertical pass-catching target with the athleticism and warrior toughness to be a mismatch weapon, projecting as an NFL joker tight end.

77. Darrell Henderson, RB, Memphis
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
5083 208 8 5/8 31 73 7/8 4.53 2.48 1.42 33 1/2 10’01” – – 22
Similar to Dalvin Cook, Henderson is at his best when he can slash and weave through gaps, using his open-field moves to make defenders look silly at the second level. He isn’t much of a grinder inside and likely won’t be the same type of home-run hitter at the next level due to average long-speed. Overall, Henderson faces a significant jump in difficulty level going from AAC defenses to the NFL, but his combination of balance, agility and run instincts help him gravitate toward space, projecting best in a zone-heavy scheme.

78. Connor McGovern, OC, Penn State
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6053 308 9 7/8 34 1/8 82 – – – – 09’04” 4.57 7.66 28
McGovern loads his hands and runs his feet in the run game, locating his targets from distance with excellent awareness. He works persistently to stay between ball and defender in pass protection, but he needs to fortify his base and use his natural bend to shuffle and counter. Overall, McGovern needs to better trust his feet, but he shows starter-quality traits at center or guard, projecting as a high-floor, low-ceiling NFL blocker.

79. Miles Sanders, RB, Penn State
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
5105 211 9 1/4 30 5/8 74 5/8 4.49 2.61 1.57 36 10’04” 4.19 6.89 20
Sanders, who finished with three more rushing yards in 2018 than Saquon Barkley in 2017, is able to create yardage for himself with his reactive run style. He is a reliable pass catcher, but must become more dependable as a blocker and cut down on the fumbles for an NFL play-caller to trust him. Overall, Sanders isn’t a sudden athlete or hammer inside, but his combination of awareness, balance and pacing allows him to instinctively sort through the trash, slip tackle attempts and find creases.

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80. Christian Miller, EDGE, Alabama
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6033 247 9 3/4 35 1/8 82 1/4 – – – 38 1/2 09’10” – – –
Miller struggles to get around blocks and lacks creativity as a pass rusher, but he has some bend and will put his hands into blockers to go through them. His assignment sound approach and gritty effort will make him a favorite of coaches in training camp. Overall, Miller rushes with long levers, stride acceleration and physical hands to wear down edge blockers, but his one-dimensional impact and inconsistent track record of staying on the field are tough to ignore, projecting as an NFL nickel rusher.

81. Max Scharping, OT, Northern Illinois
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6057 327 10 33 5/8 80 1/8 – – – 28 09’00” 4.70 7.77 27
A high-IQ blocker, Scharping isn’t a top-tier athlete, but he is quick out of his stance and stays busy, allowing only one sack (Iowa’s AJ Epenesa) the last three seasons. His margin for error will be much smaller in the NFL compared to the MAC and he must eliminate bad habits to lock up an NFL starting role. Overall, Scharping has his shortcomings, but he does an excellent job working within the confines of his skill set, displaying a keen understanding of his strengths to mask his weaknesses.

82. Saivion Smith, CB, Alabama
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6007 199 9 1/2 33 1/4 78 7/8 – – – 33 10’01” 4.37 7.09 11
It wasn’t a surprise to learn that Smith played a lot of quarterback growing up because he is more of an athlete right now than technically sound cornerback. His lack of transition burst will lead to spacing issues, but he is a physical player who is equipped to jam and likes mixing it up with receivers. Overall, Smith has the size, quickness and competitive mentality required to play the position in the NFL, but he isn’t a burst player and must refine his technique to better prevent chunk plays for the offense.

83. Khalen Saunders, DT, Western Illinois
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6003 324 9 1/8 32 1/4 78 3/8 5.01 2.91 1.73 30 1/2 08’05” 4.62 7.57 27
Saunders displays terrific snap quickness and body control, which is also evident with his backflips during practice. However, he was more of a flash player on tape and didn’t consistently dominate like his traits suggest. Overall, Saunders stays blocked too long and needs to develop his rush/anchor technique, but the athletic skill, raw strength and character are NFL quality, projecting best in a 4-3 scheme as a one-gapping nose with three-down potential.

84. Sean Bunting, CB, Central Michigan
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6003 195 9 5/8 31 3/4 76 3/4 4.42 2.59 1.51 41 1/2 10’06” – – 14
Bunting has the athleticism to run better routes than the receiver and although his undisciplined mechanics lead to mistakes, he is usually in position to recover. Despite his thin build, he competes with a cover-and-clobber mentality and can eliminate the mismatch advantage larger pass catchers usually have vs. cornerbacks. Overall, Bunting needs to get stronger and become a more technically sound player, but he plays loose and suffocates the catch point, projecting as an NFL backup as a rookie with eventual starting potential.

85. Trayvon Mullen, CB, Clemson
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6014 199 9 1/8 31 75 5/8 4.46 2.63 1.58 34 1/2 10’03” – – –
Mullen is a tall, leggy corner and moves with the fluidity to stay attached with any type of receiver. He is still a novice fundamentally, both with his transition and diagnose skills, and needs to develop a better feel for route breaks. Overall, Mullen has an above-average combination of athleticism and length, but he is more of an athlete than technically refined cover man and must improve his understanding of play indicators to take the next step in his development, projecting as a high-ceiling developmental corner.

86. Dru Samia, OG, Oklahoma
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6046 305 10 1/8 33 80 1/2 5.29 3.08 1.83 27 1/2 08’05” 4.70 7.89 28
Samia boasts the upper body torque to displace defenders while staying balanced with coordinated steps. His taller play style works against him at times, but he does a nice job rolling his hips into contact and introducing his hands to jolt defenders. Overall, Samia might find trouble vs. technically savvy defenders once he enters the league, but his powerful upper body and ability to stay square to rushers will allow him to keep his head above water, projecting as an early NFL starter.

87. Renell Wren, DT, Arizona State
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6047 318 10 33 7/8 81 3/4 5.01 2.90 1.75 32 09’10” 4.53 7.65 30
Wren is an impressive athlete for his size, but tends to lose leverage quickly and needs to better understand how to use his strengths to his advantage. While his punch and upper body power are obvious, he is often aimless with his pass-rush moves and doesn’t know how to use his hands. Overall, Wren is incredibly raw from a technical standpoint, but he has the snap quickness, strength and effort to develop into a disruptive NFL player on the interior, projecting as a pure upside pick.

88. Te’von Coney, LB, Notre Dame
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6007 234 9 1/2 32 7/8 78 1/4 – – – – – – – –
Coney isn’t an explosive player, which especially shows in space, but he is always in the vicinity because of his strong diagnose skills. Although he made strides in zone coverage this season, he is late to recognize and react to targets. Overall, Coney lacks the fluid athleticism and cover instincts to be a rangy playmaker, but he is an assignment-sound run defender who projects as an early-down SAM linebacker in the NFL.

89. Oshane Ximines, EDGE, Old Dominion
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6034 253 9 7/8 33 78 5/8 4.78 2.80 1.72 34 09’10” 4.57 7.13 24
Ximines has the edge athleticism to wrap the corner and wreak havoc, showcasing a sophisticated approach to his rush. He is an inconsistent run defender, mostly due to his undersized frame, and was strictly an upfield player in college, lacking experience dropping in space. Overall, Ximines is a speed-based pass rusher with tweener size and play strength, displaying the active hands and motor to be a nickel rusher as a rookie before competing for starting reps.

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90. JJ Arcega-Whiteside, WR, Stanford
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6020 225 9 1/2 33 1/4 79 7/8 – – – – – – – –
The best compliment you can give a wideout is when everyone knows where the ball is going, yet it can’t be stopped – and that’s often how it felt studying Arcega-Whiteside in jump-ball situations. His basketball background and bloodlines are evident in the way he boxes out and rebounds the football, especially in the end zone. Arcega-Whiteside doesn’t create consistent separation vs. press or the top of routes due to upright, rigid movements. However, he has a unique ability to body corners and finish contested catches, extending his long arms and highpointing with focus. Overall, Arcega-Whiteside lacks route savvy, but he physically dominates at the catch point and projects as a specialized receiver who can be more with added refinement in his patterns.

91. Trysten Hill, DT, Central Florida
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6026 308 10 1/4 33 3/8 78 7/8 5.04 2.88 1.73 35 09’07” 4.38 7.70 28
Hill was routinely the first defensive lineman to cross into enemy territory on tape, quickly finding the football and making plays in the hole. Although he has quick feet/hands to shoot gaps, his eyes are bigger than his stomach and he doesn’t have a deep tool box as a rusher, relying more on his first step and motor. Overall, Hill is an outstanding athlete for a 300-plus pounder with the movement skills to develop into an NFL backfield disruptor if he matures both on and off the field, projecting best as one-gap three technique.

92. Justice Hill, RB, Oklahoma State
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
5095 198 9 1/2 31 5/8 74 7/8 4.40 2.60 1.56 40 10’10” – – 21
Hill is a fun ball carrier to study because he is a chunk play waiting to happen with his lateral agility and quick-thinking rush attack (41 plays of 20-plus yards in college). However, he runs slanted and tends to be overly impulsive, sensing run lanes, but inconsistent timing hurts his batting average. Overall, Hill has questionable three-down ability in the NFL, but he is a shifty, balanced runner who is tough to tackle one-on-one, projecting as a complementary weapon in a backfield.

93. Emanuel Hall, WR, Missouri
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6017 201 9 3/4 33 1/4 79 3/8 4.39 2.59 1.54 43 1/2 11’09” – – 15
Missouri’s offense was night/day different with Hall in the lineup in 2018, going 7-0 in games he started and 1-5 in the six games where he was out or limited (Lock called Hall his “blankie,” adding he was “freezing” without him). With his instant acceleration and gliding speed, Hall stacks corners vertically and often had to wait for Lock’s deep ball to arrive. He improved on the drops as a senior, but needs to develop better finishing skills when targeted. Overall, Hall’s injury history and inability to stay on the field are worrisome, but his explosive speed and start/stop athleticism make him a tough cover at any level, projecting as one of the best deep threats in the 2019 draft class.

94. Jamel Dean, CB, Auburn
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6010 206 9 1/8 31 3/4 77 4.30 2.54 1.53 41 10’10” 4.19 7.02 16
Although not a sudden player, Dean is balanced in his transition with above-average speed to match the vertical stretch of receivers. He needs to improve his decisiveness from zone coverage and doesn’t play with the desired competitive mean streak for press-man work. Overall, Dean has elite size, length and speed for the position, but the absence of burst causes him to labor vs. savvy route runners, and his long-term durability is a concern.

95. Mecole Hardman, WR, Georgia
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
5102 187 9 30 1/4 71 5/8 4.33 2.57 1.54 36 1/2 09’11” – – 17
After playing quarterback in high school and spending his freshman season at corner, Hardman is still relatively new to wide receiver and it shows with inconsistent, but promising, routes and finishing skills, which is why some teams think his best long-term position is at cornerback. Overall, Hardman is undersized and unrefined, but he is a phenomenal athlete with the speed and suddenness in space to develop into an impact slot receiver and return man for an NFL team willing to be patient with his skill set.

96. Kahale Warring, TE, San Diego State
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6051 252 9 3/4 32 3/4 77 4.67 2.71 1.61 36 1/2 10’02” 4.25 7.21 19
Playing every sport imaginable except football until his senior year in high school, Warring’s diverse athletic background has aided his transition on the football field, showing his basketball experience with his ball skills, coordination and toughness. His tape is very average, but with his promising traits, it is clear there is more there. Overall, Warring is still a guppy in terms of his technical skill as a pass catcher and blocker, but his size, athleticism and play strength project well to the next level, projecting as a true “Y” with eventual starting potential.

97. Blake Cashman, LB, Minnesota
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6011 237 8 3/4 30 1/8 73 5/8 4.50 2.63 1.57 37 1/2 10’04” 4.12 6.95 18
Cashman plays with his hair on fire, finds openings and rarely misses tackles. His lack of ideal size and length will be tougher to hide in the NFL and teams won’t want him playing man coverage vs. the slot, although he doesn’t look out of place covering running backs out of the backfield. Overall, Cashman’s size and length look pedestrian on paper, but his tape shows an impressive blend of play speed, toughness and football intelligence, projecting as an NFL special teams standout who will push for starting reps on defense.

98. Isaiah Buggs, DT, Alabama
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6031 306 9 1/4 31 1/4 75 1/2 5.15 3.01 1.81 24 1/2 08’00” 4.83 8.01 20
Buggs moves well for his size with active feet in his pass rush and aggressive handwork to unlock from single blocks. His lack of length shows vs. doubles and his ball awareness is still developing, but he compensates with his energetic play style. Overall, Buggs might not offer a dominant trait, but he competes with an efficient mix of athleticism, power and versatility to interchangeably play either interior tackle spot in a four-man front.

99. Vosean Joseph, LB, Florida
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6014 230 9 5/8 31 3/8 75 3/8 – – – – – – – –
Joseph is an athletic player with quick reflexes and range, showing the ability to stay balanced through creases at the line of scrimmage. He has the movement skills to drop-and-run, but his comfort level in coverage is lacking. Overall, Joseph is a quick twitch downhill linebacker with a natural feel for navigating through traffic, but he needs to improve his discipline, coverage and finishing skills to earn a starting role in the NFL.

100. Darius Slayton, WR, Auburn
HT WT HAND ARM WING 40 20 10 VJ BJ SS 3C BEN
6010 190 10 32 3/4 79 4.39 2.62 1.56 40 1/2 11’03” 4.15 7.00 11
Slayton has the easy acceleration to push cornerbacks off the top of routes and the elusive feet to make defenders miss in space. He needs to continue his development in two key areas to reach his potential: expanding his route tree and becoming a better finisher when the ball is in the air. Overall, Slayton has inconsistencies to his game, but he is much more than simply a speed demon, showcasing fluid athleticism and length to make catches outside his framework, projecting as a high-upside developmental receiver.[/quote]

Zooey wrote:

That’s what I was saying a week ago, too.

But – I know times have changed – but Nixon committed fewer crimes than Trump. This guy is filthy on every front. And it’s in a fishbowl. And the problem for the System is that Not Doing Anything will also tear the thing apart. I think the only path to stability is going to see Trump pay a price.

As hard as it is to imagine a president going to trial…I just cannot see an alternative at this point except something that openly terminates the illusion of democracy. And I think the illusion of democracy is too valuable to the powers that be, and has too many people committed to the System.

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Ok, well, you are dead wrong 🙂

You still have some scintilla of faith in the institutions in this shit-hole. Things are much worse than in the Nixon days. Nixon was a fluke, anyway. Without all those tapes, he would have strolled into the sunset.

Some big parts of the deep-state dont like trump. But they’ll be patient. They’ll make sure the dems win the next election. And then we’ll get back to the slower version of biosphere destruction, mega-lies, and surreal-inequality. Go Dems 🙂

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I’ve read a PNAS paper on Yoshinori Ohsumi’s autophagy work and also a 46 minute talk on it by Ohsumi himself and I have yet to find his endorsement for fasting as a weight loss mechanism.

I’m not saying the fasting method described in the video is unhealthy or doesn’t work as Dr Bosworth says, but I do find it interesting that she is trying to associate her fasting/keto diet with the research of a Nobel Prize winning scientist who may never have even heard of it.

A quick google search shows she’s not the only one. There a many “health” sites out there making a connection between fasting and his autophagy work. Autophagy is likely a very important survival mechanism when cells are stressed and/or starved, but Ohsumi doesn’t say we should be “fasting for 7 days” as Dr. Bosworth’s 80 year old patients are.

There is research that suggests calorie restriction can improve health and longevity, but it’s far from proven. See below…

https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/calorie-restriction-and-fasting-diets-what-do-we-know

Calorie Restriction and Fasting Diets: What Do We Know?
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What Are the Different Forms of Calorie Restriction and Fasting?
What’s the Evidence from Animal Studies?
What’s the Evidence from Human Studies of Calorie Restriction?
What’s the Evidence from Human Studies of Fasting?
How Does Calorie Restriction or Fasting Work?
What’s Next in Research?
Should You Try Calorie Restriction or a Fasting Diet?
You may have heard about calorie restriction and fasting diets and wondered why they’re getting so much attention in the news. Aren’t they just other terms for dieting to lose weight?

No, they’re not. Calorie restriction means reducing average daily caloric intake below what is typical or habitual, without malnutrition or deprivation of essential nutrients. In a fasting diet, a person does not eat at all or severely limits intake during certain times of the day, week, or month. A practical effect of a fasting diet may be fewer calories because there is less time for regular eating.a small plate of salad

These eating patterns are being studied as possible ways to maintain good health and live longer. They are not temporary weight-loss plans. Interest in their potential health and aging benefits stems from decades of research with a variety of animals, including worms, crabs, snails, fruit flies, and rodents. In many experiments, calorie-restricted feeding delayed the onset of age-related disorders and, in some studies, extended lifespan.

Given these results in animals, researchers are studying if and how calorie restriction or a fasting diet affects health and lifespan in people. Many studies have shown that obese and overweight people who lose weight by dieting can improve their health. But scientists still have much to learn about how calorie restriction and fasting affect people who are not overweight, including older adults. They also don’t know whether these eating patterns are safe or even doable in the long run. In short, there’s not enough evidence to recommend any such eating regimen to the public.

What Are the Different Forms of Calorie Restriction and Fasting?
Calorie restriction is a consistent pattern of reducing average daily caloric intake, while fasting regimens primarily focus on the frequency of eating. The fasting diet may or may not involve a restriction in the intake of calories during non-fasting times.

There are a variety of fasting diets, sometimes called “intermittent fasting.” You may have read about:

Time-restricted feeding—Meals are consumed within a limited number of hours (such as 6-8 hours) each day, with nothing consumed during the other hours.
Alternate-day fasting—Eating is unrestricted every other day, and no or minimal calories can be consumed on the days in between.
5:2 eating pattern—Eating is unrestricted for 5 straight days each week, followed by 2 days of restricted caloric intake.
Periodic fasting—Caloric intake is restricted for multiple consecutive days, such as 5 days in a row once a month, and unrestricted on all other days.
What’s the Evidence from Animal Studies?
More animal research has been done on calorie restriction than on fasting. In some experiments, calorie restriction is also a form of fasting because the lab animals consume all their daily allotted food within hours and go many more hours without any food.

In these studies, when rodents and other animals were given 10 percent to 40 percent fewer calories than usual but provided with all necessary nutrients, many showed extension of lifespan and reduced rates of several diseases, especially cancers. But, some studies did not show this benefit, and in some mouse strains, calorie restriction shortened lifespan rather than extending it.

In the worm C. elegans, a fasting diet increased lifespan by 40 percent. A study with fruit flies found that calorie restriction—but not intermittent fasting—was associated with living longer. One study of male mice found that lifelong alternate-day fasting increased longevity, mainly by delaying cancer occurrence rather than slowing other aging processes.

Two National Institute on Aging (NIA)-supported studies in rhesus monkeys sought to find out whether the benefits of calorie restriction are seen in longer-lived species. In both studies, the monkeys were kept on a calorie-restriction diet (30 percent fewer calories than for monkeys in the control groups) for more than 20 years. Although there were differences between the two studies—including monkey breed and type of food—both provided evidence that calorie restriction reduced the incidence of age-related conditions, such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. One study found an extension of lifespan, while the other did not. Many of the monkeys are still alive, so the full impact of calorie restriction on their maximum lifespan has yet to be determined.

What’s the Evidence from Human Studies of Calorie Restriction?
Some study results suggest that calorie restriction may have health benefits for humans, but more research is needed before we understand its long-term effects. There are no data in humans on the relationship between calorie restriction and longevity.

Some people have voluntarily practiced extreme degrees of calorie restriction over many years in the belief that it will extend lifespan or preserve health. Studies on these individuals have found markedly low levels of risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The studies have also found many other physiologic effects whose long-term benefits and risks are uncertain, as well as reductions in sexual interest and the ability to maintain body temperature in cold environments. These people generally consume a variety of nutritional supplements, which limits knowing which effects are due to calorie restriction versus other factors.

To conduct a more rigorous study of calorie restriction in humans, NIA supported a pioneering clinical trial called Comprehensive Assessment of Long-term Effects of Reducing Intake of Energy (CALERIE).

In CALERIE, 218 young and middle-aged, normal-weight or moderately overweight adults were randomly divided into two groups. People in the experimental group were told to follow a calorie-restriction diet for 2 years, while those in the control group followed their usual diet.

The study was designed to have participants in the experimental group eat 25 percent fewer calories per day than they had regularly consumed before the study. Although they did not meet this target, they reduced their daily caloric intake by 12 percent and maintained, on average, a 10 percent loss in body weight over 2 years. A follow-up study 2 years after the intervention ended found that participants had sustained much of this weight loss.

It’s important to note that calorie-restriction regimens are not starvation diets. The weight loss achieved with calorie restriction in the CALERIE trial resulted in body weights within the normal or overweight range.

Compared to participants in the control group, those in the calorie-restriction group had reduced risk factors (lower blood pressure and lower cholesterol) for age-related diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. They also showed decreases in some inflammatory factors and thyroid hormones. There is some evidence that lower levels of these measures are associated with longer lifespan and diminished risk for age-related diseases. Moreover, in the calorie-restricted individuals, no adverse effects (and some favorable ones) were found on quality of life, mood, sexual function, and sleep.

The calorie-restriction intervention did cause slight declines in bone density, lean body mass, and aerobic capacity (the ability of the body to use oxygen during exercise). However, these declines were generally no more than expected based on participants’ weight loss. Other short-term studies have found that combining physical activity with calorie restriction protects against losses of bone, muscle mass, and aerobic capacity.

Some CALERIE participants also experienced brief episodes of anemia (diminished number of circulating red blood cells that carry oxygen through the body). Overall, these findings indicate that while the degree of calorie restriction in CALERIE is safe for normal-weight or moderately obese people, clinical monitoring is recommended.

What’s the Evidence from Human Studies of Fasting?
Most research to date has focused on the weight-loss aspect of fasting, primarily in obese people, and only a few small clinical trials have been conducted. More work is needed to determine which, if any, types of fasting diets have long-term benefits.

Observational studies have been conducted in people who practice fasting in one form or another. In an observational study, the investigator does not determine the treatment to offer and does not randomize subjects into a control group or experimental group. Instead, the investigator records data from real-life situations.

For example, one observational study compared people who routinely fasted (as part of a religious practice or for another reason) to those who did not fast. It found that those who routinely fasted were less likely to have clogged arteries or coronary artery disease. However, the study did not control for other factors that could have affected the results, such as the kind of diet, quality of food consumed, or use of nutritional supplements.

How Does Calorie Restriction or Fasting Work?
After decades of research, scientists still don’t know why calorie restriction extends lifespan and delays age-related diseases in laboratory animals. Do these results come from consuming fewer calories or eating within a certain timeframe? Are the results affected by the diet’s mix of nutrients?

Several studies have focused on what occurs inside the body when caloric intake is restricted. In laboratory animals, calorie restriction affects many processes that have been proposed to regulate the rate of aging. These include inflammation, sugar metabolism, maintenance of protein structures, the capacity to provide energy for cellular processes, and modifications to DNA. Another process that is affected by calorie restriction is oxidative stress, which is the production of toxic byproducts of oxygen metabolism that can damage cells and tissues.

Several of these processes were similarly affected by calorie restriction in the human CALERIE trial. However, we do not yet know which factors are responsible for calorie restriction’s effects on aging or whether other factors contribute.

Research supported by NIA has also focused on the effects of intermittent fasting. During fasting, the body uses up glucose and glycogen, then turns to energy reserves stored in fat. This stored energy is released in the form of chemicals called ketones. These chemicals help cells—especially brain cells—keep working at full capacity. Some researchers think that because ketones are a more efficient energy source than glucose, they may protect against aging-related decline in the central nervous system that might cause dementia and other disorders.

Ketones also may inhibit the development of cancer because malignant cells cannot effectively obtain energy from ketones. In addition, studies show that ketones may help protect against inflammatory diseases such as arthritis. Ketones also reduce the level of insulin in the blood, which could protect against type 2 diabetes.

But too many ketones in the blood can have harmful health effects. This is one of the reasons researchers want to understand more about how calorie restriction diets work before recommending them.

Why the Science Is Uncertain
Despite a lot of research on calorie restriction and fasting, there are no firm conclusions about the benefits for human health. Here’s a summary of the reasons why:

– Most of the relevant studies have been conducted in laboratory and animal models, from yeast cells to primates. These findings do not necessarily apply to humans.

– Most clinical trials with humans have been short (a few weeks or months), conducted in overweight subjects, and focused on weight loss rather than aging processes. The longest trial so far (CALERIE) lasted 2 years, which isn’t long enough to learn about the long-term health effects of calorie restriction.

– These clinical trials have typically recruited adults age 60 or younger, so the results don’t necessarily apply to younger or older people.

-A tremendous number of organic and chemical processes keep the human body functioning. Researchers must sort out how these processes are affected under different dietary conditions.

– Humans are quite different from each other in terms of gender, size, age, genetics, environment, lifestyle, and other factors. An eating pattern that’s found to help one person might not have the same effect on another.

-With animal studies, the researcher provides the food so knows how much has been eaten and when. This kind of reliable evidence is harder to obtain in human studies. Although new techniques can objectively measure overall caloric intake, it is still challenging to get accurate reports of diet information from individuals going about their lives.

What’s Next in Research?
Most calorie-restriction and fasting-diet studies have been in younger people, but researchers are beginning to study older adults. A clinical trial conducted by NIA is testing the 5:2 diet in obese people, age 55 to 70, with insulin resistance. (This is a condition in which cells do not respond normally to the hormone insulin. This can lead to serious diseases such as diabetes.) People in the experimental group can eat at will for 5 days, and then for 2 consecutive days are restricted to 500 to 600 calories per day. The experiment is designed to find out how 8 weeks of the 5:2 diet, compared to a regular diet, affects insulin resistance and the brain chemicals that play a role in Alzheimer’s disease.

In the coming years, researchers will continue to explore many unresolved questions. What are the long-term benefits and risks of the various eating patterns? Which diets are feasible as a long-term practice? What specific biological effects on aging and disease are triggered by a particular eating pattern? If a specific way of eating is recommended, at what age is it best to start, and is it safe to continue as you get older?

Scientists are exploring many aspects of calorie restriction and fasting and their effects on people of all ages. Some are conducting clinical studies and trials to learn more. If you are interested in volunteering for this type of research, search ClinicalTrials.gov using keywords such as “intermittent fasting,” “time-restricted feeding,” or “calorie restriction.”

Should You Try Calorie Restriction or a Fasting Diet?
There’s insufficient evidence to recommend any type of calorie-restriction or fasting diet. A lot more needs to be learned about their effectiveness and safety, especially in older adults.

You may be tempted to try one of these eating patterns. It’s important to make sure that whatever you try provides you with a safe level of nutrition. Talk with your healthcare provider about the benefits and risks before making any significant changes to your eating pattern.

Meanwhile, there’s plenty of evidence for other actions you can take to stay healthy as you age:

Eat a balanced diet with nutritious food in moderate amounts.
Engage in regular physical exercise.
Drink alcohol in moderation or not at all.
Don’t smoke.
Maintain an active social lifestyle.
Get a good night’s sleep.

Ketogenic diet: Is the ultimate low-carb diet good for you?

Recently, many of my patients have been asking about a ketogenic diet. Is a ketogenic diet safe? Would you recommend it? Despite the recent hype, a ketogenic diet is not something new. In medicine, we have been using it for almost 100 years to treat drug-resistant epilepsy, especially in children. In the 1970s, Dr. Atkins popularized his very-low-carbohydrate diet for weight loss that began with a very strict two-week ketogenic phase. Over the years, other fad diets incorporated a similar approach for weight loss.

What is a ketogenic (keto) diet?

In essence, it is a diet that causes the body to release ketones into the bloodstream. Most cells prefer to use blood sugar, which comes from carbohydrates, as the body’s main source of energy. In the absence of circulating blood sugar from food, we start breaking down stored fat into molecules called ketone bodies (the process is called ketosis). Once you reach ketosis, most cells will use ketone bodies to generate energy until we start eating carbohydrates again. The shift, from using circulating glucose to breaking down stored fat as a source of energy, usually happens over two to four days of eating fewer than 20 to 50 grams of carbohydrates per day. Keep in mind that this is a highly individualized process, and some people need a more restricted diet to start producing enough ketones.

Because it lacks carbohydrates, a ketogenic diet is rich in proteins and fats. It typically includes plenty of meats, eggs, processed meats, sausages, cheeses, fish, nuts, butter, oils, seeds, and fibrous vegetables. Because it is so restrictive, it is really hard to follow over the long run. Carbohydrates normally account for at least 50% of the typical American diet. One of the main criticisms of this diet is that many people tend to eat too much protein and poor-quality fats from processed foods, with very few fruits and vegetables. Patients with kidney disease need to be cautious because this diet could worsen their condition. Additionally, some patients may feel a little tired in the beginning, while some may have bad breath, nausea, vomiting, constipation, and sleep problems.

Is a ketogenic diet healthy?

We have solid evidence showing that a ketogenic diet reduces seizures in children, sometimes as effectively as medication. Because of these neuroprotective effects, questions have been raised about the possible benefits for other brain disorders such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, sleep disorders, autism, and even brain cancer. However, there are no human studies to support recommending ketosis to treat these conditions.

Weight loss is the primary reason my patients use the ketogenic diet. Previous research shows good evidence of a faster weight loss when patients go on a ketogenic or very low carbohydrate diet compared to participants on a more traditional low-fat diet, or even a Mediterranean diet. However, that difference in weight loss seems to disappear over time.

A ketogenic diet also has been shown to improve blood sugar control for patients with type 2 diabetes, at least in the short term. There is even more controversy when we consider the effect on cholesterol levels. A few studies show some patients have increase in cholesterol levels in the beginning, only to see cholesterol fall a few months later. However, there is no long-term research analyzing its effects over time on diabetes and high cholesterol.

Key takeaways from a ketogenic diet review?

A ketogenic diet could be an interesting alternative to treat certain conditions, and may accelerate weight loss. But it is hard to follow and it can be heavy on red meat and other fatty, processed, and salty foods that are notoriously unhealthy. We also do not know much about its long-term effects, probably because it’s so hard to stick with that people can’t eat this way for a long time. It is also important to remember that “yo-yo diets” that lead to rapid weight loss fluctuation are associated with increased mortality. Instead of engaging in the next popular diet that would last only a few weeks to months (for most people that includes a ketogenic diet), try to embrace change that is sustainable over the long term. A balanced, unprocessed diet, rich in very colorful fruits and vegetables, lean meats, fish, whole grains, nuts, seeds, olive oil, and lots of water seems to have the best evidence for a long, healthier, vibrant life.

• This reply was modified 7 years, 2 months ago by nittany ram.
• This reply was modified 7 years, 2 months ago by nittany ram.

I can see how it would be annoying to fans of other teams. All of this attention. But most of it is negative attention these days. The media turned fairly quickly on LeBron, for instance, it seems. Lots of talk about how no one wants to join the Lakers because he’s there. Same thing was said about Kobe. And they haven’t even made the playoffs in years.

I’ve followed them as a diehard fan since the days of West and Baylor, even before they got Wilt. It wasn’t always like this — the negative attention, etc. Ironically, I think they received less attention back in the day when they were actually a far better franchise. I really don’t like the way they’ve been run the last coupla of decades.

For instance, I’d rather see them build a team for the long haul. I don’t like the strategy of finding aging superstars for a last hurrah. Prefer the idea of “home grown” development . . . of course, with key additions here and there. But without trades that mortgage the future. And the Lakers, especially during the Kobe era, did way too much of that. Traded away umpteen draft picks for a Steve Nash or some other “past his prime” vet.

Not a fan of that.

The Lakers may be unique in this regard, though: They likely have the least patient fan base in the NBA. They feel entitled to win now, and next year, and the year after. Me? As long as they’re working toward contending, I’m good.

I was initially disappointed in McVay. I thought this was a game where McVay gave up on the run too early. Romo’s comments in the first half about the Pats needing to stick with the run so that Brady isn’t forced to throw the ball 40+ times only reinforced my frustration with McVay’s play calling while watching the game.

Even if TG was injured he still looked pretty good at times–the Pats certainly didn’t shut him down. I was curious to take a closer look at some plays and see if my feelings about McVay would change.

Anyways here’s some plays that stood out to me and made a big difference in the first half.

1st play of the game: Gurley runs between Saffold and Whitworth. There’s a nice hole between Whit and Saffold, but the DE manages to stick his leg out and trip up Gurley. This could and probably should have been a nice 6-7 yard gain on the ground to open the game.

3rd play of the game: 3rd & 7. Goff throws short of the first and low to Reynolds who can’t make the catch. On replay, it looks like the safety is clearly shifted towards Robert Woods side of the field, leaving Everett one on one with #27 Jackson. Everett is running up the seam and it looks like he has a step on Jackson. A good throw here from Goff could have been a big play.

Prior to the super bowl, I saw an ESPN vid where Mangini criticized Andy Reid for not attacking Jackson with Kelce until the 2nd half in the AFC championship game as Beliceck shifted the secondary’s focus to Hill. The Rams should have come out looking for that matchup as well.

2nd Possession 3rd & 3 from Pats 42. Goff flat out ignores a wide open Cooks. Lined up behind Reynolds, Cooks is able to break outside is wide open as Gilmore gets caught up in the traffic as Reynolds goes straight down field. Woods is on the same side of the field and is open at the hash mark until Chung crashes in from his safety spot and knocks the ball. Nice play by Chung but Cooks is wide open.

3rd Possession 2nd and 5 after a nice 5 yard run from Anderson deep in the Rams own territory. The refs call a false start on Havenstein that is almost impossible to identify. I thought it was a curious call while watching the game and I still can’t tell if Have moved early after re-watching the play a ridiculous number of times.

It probably wouldn’t have mattered as the pre-snap penalty wiped out a nice play by the DE who whipped Higbee and clotheslined CJ in the backfield.

4th Possession 2nd and 7 from NE 46. Sullivan whiffs on Danny Shelton who nails CJ for a 3 yard loss. This looks like it could have been another nice run if not for Sullivan’s whiff.

5th Possession 2nd and 5 from the 50: This is the only thing that I’ve seen that makes me question Gurley’s health. I thought he looked pretty much like he has all year during the super bowl. It looks like he could have broke this outside to his left and picked up some nice yards if Everett is able to make any type of block on Van Noy. Gurley, however, stayed patient and banged up the middle for two. Was this a case where Gurley lacked the confidence to cut and go? Or was he just being patient? Gurley did make a similar cut to his left later in the game on the nice run that was called back on Sullivan’s holding.

Last possession before halftime 3rd & 2: Goff throws low to Woods. Everett, on the other side of the field, runs a fantastic route and cleanly beats Jackson. I wonder if this could have been a match-up the Rams could have exploited. Everett ended the game with zero targets. He’s a young guy but I like what he offers.

Taking a closer look makes me feel more confident about next year. This is a tough offense to defend. There’s talent all over the field on offense. A combination of guys on the oline getting whipped, Goff making the wrong guess where to throw the ball and two weeks of preparation for Beliceck led to a shit game.

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(Mock patient passive aggressive tone): that’s okay WV I’ll just delete my earlier posting of this.

Hram wrote:

Yes, there were some missed calls earlier in the game, but I don’t think there were many blatant missed calls.

The pass interference by NRC was blatant.

Doesn’t take away from the win at all imo. Great game by both teams. Don’t think anyone got hurt which is huge.

All true IMO. And unfortunately the non-call will never go away. For non-Rams fans it will define that game forever.

Is that fair or right? I am not even sure that;s the right question. It just is what it is.

I do think this though. If the situation were reversed and the Rams could have won except for a non-call near the end like that, my guess is most of us would NEVER let it go.

Here’s what we can do though. We can patiently wait for the day when the McVay Rams have done so much that the non-call just becomes old history. It won’t disappear but it can be superseded. Till then think of it as just another speed bump in the way of the Rams getting the respect they deserve.

That’s how I am taking it anyway.

Nothin wrong with that approach IMO.

hammer

Goff’s struggles are attributable to more pressure and less time in the pocket to make reads. Why less time? Defenses have mostly taken away the mid to deep routes, playing a bend but don’t break defense and the Rams have been unable to score because of turnovers or failed red zone production resulting in fieldgoals. Certainly Goff could improve ball security and make better decision on throws, but his poor performance stems from an offensive line not performing as well after the bye week.

I don’t think it is entirely attributable to age of the linemen. That could be a factor, but you would think after the bye week they may be somewhat refreshed. I think the offensive line issues began on the first drive against Detroit when Gurley was tacked awkwardly and had to come out. The Rams barely ran after that, when they did it was not as effective as it had been. The jet sweep or even the threat of one was not present and has not been since that game. With little to no running threat, PLAY ACTION IS NOT CAUSING THE DEFENSE TO HESITATE.

Against the Bears I saw the same thing. It looked like things were turning around early for the run game against the Eagles, when two injuries occurred. The center in an early drive and Gurley at some point in the first half. Again no jet sweeps, little to no Run threat and defense for the third game in a row playing 4 deep.

A defense which calls for the offense to RUN, be patient and dump if off to a running back out of the back field. All year screens and catches out of the back field by Gurley have provided significant production until the Detroit game. When the Rams pulled the center out after a potential concussion the offense was immediately stagnant and out of sync.

Under the current McVay offensive scheme, Gurley or some other running back must pick up the slack so the threat of the Run is realized. If the defensive line and linebackers have to respect the threat of the run and can be moved by the jet sweep or threat we will see Goff with more time and we will see the Rams be better able to attack a defense who is playing 4 deep.

Losing Malcom Brown earlier was huge and the Rams depth has been exposed. I am also convinced that losing Kupp has contributed to Goff’s ineffectiveness, he seemed to use Kupp as a very effective safety net. He was such an intriguing part of the offense.

If Gurley doesn’t return to full ability, then McVay better change up his offensive scheme.

wv wrote:

know youve all seen this, but its worth thinkin about. Can Goff ever be patient enough to adjust to defenses taking away his favorite stuff?

Seen and gotten some good responses to it. The issue is Goff in that vid because the guy making the vid wants the issue to be Goff. That’s his focus. So you end up with the construct of an “impatient Goff.” BUT in fact a lot of that against Chicago was play design. People who watched the 22 say the idea that Goff always had short options built into plays does not hold up. In fact that changes with the Eagles game, where McVay DID build an offense around short ball control passing. This was so visible that in fact it was a running theme in Collinsworth;s commentary. We were remarking in it in the chat room during the game.

So I think the whole thing that vid tries to come up with about an “impatient Goff” is in his head. That’s not the issue. For one thing, how likely is it that McVay would stand there and watch his qb overlook shorter options on passes pass after pass and say nothing? Much more likely is what the guys who watch the 22 say: that the issue against Chicago was not Goff ignoring safer options, it was the lack of safer options, something that McVay corrects for the Eagles game.

You might be interested in the discussion that follows that vid, here: http://theramshuddle.com/topic/goff-day-how-the-bears-defense-baited-jared-goff-into-his-worst-game-ever/

zn wrote:

Also against Chicago, they did not adjust to how defenses are playing them now. Defenses are subtracting the intermediate “chunk” passes they thrived on earlier, and then also both (1) attacking the OL and (2) gameplanning Donald out of the picture which means fewer dramatic defensive plays limiting the score.

One answer to the defensive strategy of taking away the 11-25 yard chunk plays is to develop a patient short passing game. They WERE doing that against the Eagles but then getting behind meant they had to junk that approach.

And when they junked the short passing game in desperation late in the game, they nearly came back.

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wv wrote:

OK, whats wrong with the Rams offense ?

1. Gurley is hurt.
2. They miss Cooper Kupp.
3. Oline is fading for whatever reason.
4. Defenses have developed better strategies for stopping the offense.
5. Goff is pressing big-time because of all of the above.

Is that about it?

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Also against Chicago, they did not adjust to how defenses are playing them now. Defenses are subtracting the intermediate “chunk” passes they thrived on earlier, and then also both (1) attacking the OL and (2) gameplanning Donald out of the picture which means fewer dramatic defensive plays limiting the score.

One answer to the defensive strategy of taking away the 11-25 yard chunk plays is to develop a patient short passing game. They WERE doing that against the Eagles but then getting behind meant they had to junk that approach.