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AgamemnonSean McVay + Les Snead Talk 2021 NFL Draft Prep, Center Position, DeSean Jackson Signing
Speaking to local media ahead of the 2021 NFL Draft, Rams head coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead discuss their preparation for this year’s draft, replacing former starting C Austin Blythe, signing WR DeSean Jackson, and their assessment of this year’s offensive line,
AgamemnonI think that Snead might trade some picks from next for a couple picks this year. We have all those extra comp picks next year and I am reading that people think the picks from next year’s draft are gold. So instead of trading up or back we use some 2022 picks.
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So some posters wanted this board and I thought I would give it a shot. Basically what happens with an NFL stacked draft board, scouts,coaches and the FO get together and go through players and 1st stack them by position (which I did) then overall regardless of position (which I also did) then they shave off names that don’t fit. Then they stack according to need and depth of class and obviously talent and lastly, scheme and lockerroom fit. I think most teams are now doing a horizontal board, but it just doesn’t work on a message board format, so this will have to do.3 years ago I got 6 of the 11
2 years ago I got 5 of 8
last year I got 6 of 9. Lewis, Akers, Jefferson, Burgess and Fuller. I missed on Johnston, Sloman and Anchrum.I didn’t include RBs because with so many holes and so few picks, and nice depth going 3 deep, I think RB is an UDFA priority. I did add TEs, although I am skeptical. I added some gap/man OL because I think they are wanting to run more power concepts, esp. with their new OL coach. This list is heavy with OCs, OTs, Edge, CB,WR, ILBer and S. Rams love drafting safeties later in the draft, and some of the early ones might be BPA. The majority of the WRs have return abilities and/or are deep threats. No possession types. 115 names from my big board and and additional 10 not on my big board. So 125.
1. Greg Newsome II – CB – Northwestern – 6′-1″ 190 lbs. – Smooth for his size, will compete on every play and is physical. 1 int his entire career. Underrated. Injury red flags. Outside CB
2. Liam Eichenburg – OT – Notre Dame – 6′-5″ 305 lbs. – Good size (could use some weight) and lots of power. He is an OK athlete and can climb to the 2nd level and get after LBers but he lacks quickness that allows speed rushers to give him an issue now and again. LT prospect.
3. Jalen Mayfield – OT – Michigan – 6′-5″ 320 lbs. – a somewhat raw RT, Crazy power with really good balance and good mobility. Needs some refinement in technique, but thats to be expected. RT/LT/OG prospect.
4. Azeez Ojulari – Edge – Georgia – 6′-3″ 240 lbs. – Great athlete with a big time motor, can rush and defend the run. Could stand to use some more good weight. 34 WOLB
5. Jayson Oweh – Edge – Penn State – 6′-5″ 260 lbs. – 20 college starts, so raw, but eye popping athleticism. He is flexible. Real nice get off at the snap. Real nice motor. Needs work as a run defender. 34 OLB
6. Eric Stokes – CB – Georgia – 6′-1″ 185 lbs. – Speed to burn, good ball production, a willing tackler. Ok athlete in spite of his speed. Outside CB
7. Jamin Davis – LB – Kentucky – 6′-4″ 225 lbs. – Sideline to sideline guy with freakish athleticism, good power and very good in coverage. Run defense is best from a backside pursuit position. Lacks a ton of experience. 43 WLB/34 ILB
8. Dillon Radunz – OT – NDSU – 6′-5″ 305 lbs. – Smooth mover with enough power to handle bull rushes. Could use some weight/strength for the NFL. Showed at the Senior Bowl he can play OG or OT.
9. Creed Humphrey – OC – Oklahoma – 6′-4″ 315 lbs. – OL leader and makes all the line calls, A better athlete than he gets credit for IMO. Good power/strength and is a gamer. OC in power or zone.
10. Joe Tryon – Edge – Washington – 6′-4″ 250 lbs. – 2020 opt out. Explosive, strong and flexible. Can set an edge. Plays with a great motor. Only 1 year of great production. 34 OLB
11. Joseph Ossai – Edge – Texas – 6′-3″ 245 lbs. – Nice quickness, really athletic with a good pass rush game. High rev motor. Needs to get stronger to handle run defense. 34 OLB
12. Sam Cosmi – OT – Texas – 6′-7″ 300 lbs. – A good athlete and a smooth mover laterally, combine that with his great length and there is a lot to like about his potential. Needs to add some weight and strength to that 6′-7″ frame to handle power. LT/RT prospect.
13. Asante Samuel Jr – 5′-10″ – FSU – 5′-10″ 185 lbs. – Twitchy athlete with a real natural feel for the position. Willing tackler, but size is a hinderance. Decent ball production. in/out CB
14. Jabril Cox – LB – LSU – 6′-3″ 232 lbs. – Top notch pass defender, at his best in a run and chase position, Very good athlete that has all sorts of range. Can blitz off the edge. Played outside in NDSUs 43, inside in LSUs 34. 34 ILB/43 WLB
15. Jamar Johnson – S – Indiana – 6′-1″ 197 lbs. – A physical safety with good range and good ball skills, he is effective equally against the run and the pass.
16. Aaron Robinson – CB – UCF – 5′-11″ 190 lbs. – Smooth lower half, ultra competitive and a willing tackler. Average athlete. Slot CB that could develop outside.
17. Quinn Meinerz – IL – Wisconsin Whitewater – 6′-3″ 320 lbs. – OG that learned OC during the pandemic, he is a decent mover, but can get a bit lungy in space. Crazy power and looks to hit anything until the whistle. Best fit as a OC in any blocking scheme.
18. Elijah Molden – CB – Washington – 5′-10″ 190 lbs. – Not a big or super athletic slot CB, but has very good ball skills, is a willing tackler and plays smart. He competes. Slot CB only
19. Rondale Moore – WR – Purdue – 5′-9″ 175 lbs. – Super electric, HR speed. Return specialist. Smaller frame and has extensive injury history. When healthy, must be accounted for. Slot WR
20. Baron Browning – LB – Ohio State – 6′-3″ 240 lbs. – Fast. Versatile (played all over) Good blitzer, plenty of range. Matches up with TEs well. OLB 43/ ILB 34
21. Teven Jenkins – OT – Oklahoma State – 6′-6″ 315 lbs. – Played OG and OT. OK athlete, but a guy I wouldn’t want to meet in a dark alley. He will beat you up for 60 minutes. Opted out halfway thru the season with a back issue. RT is his best spot.
22. Nico Collins – WR – Michigan – 6′-4″ 215 lbs. – #2 WR. Nice Size/speed combo that can win 50/50, over the top or deep. Good hands. Lack of production and opted out. #2 WR
23. Pat Freiermuth – TE – Penn State – 6′-5″ 255 lbs. – My #1 coming into the season, very good size/athlete combo with very good hands. Can block some. A seam buster. Used all over. Combo TE.
24. Richie Grant – S – UCF – 6′-0″ 195 lbs. – Ball hawk. Super versatile. Physical with plenty of range. Great athletic profile.
25. Landon Dickerson – OC – Alabama – 6′-6″ 326 lbs. – Power blocking team leader that can make all the calls, literally played all 5 spots for the Tide. Best suited as an interior blocker due to average athleticism. OC for a power blocking team. Multiple injury red flags.
26. Walker Little – OT – Stanford – 6′-7″ 307 lbs. – Agile, good length, smart. Was a 2020 opt out and missed ’19 with ACL. Decent strength, but could stand to get stronger. OZS OT
27. Ronnie Perkins – Edge – Oklahoma – 6′-3″ 250 lbs. – Powerful with great hands, not the most fluid athlete, he can make plays all over. Great motor. 34 OLB maybe a 43 end with weight gain.
28. Jevon Holland – S – Oregon – 6′-1″ 197 lbs. – Very good athlete. GOOD, like good ball skills, good in run defense, good range, good motor, good versatility.
29. Milton Williams – DT Louisiana Tech- 6′-4″ 280 lbs. – Makes a living in the other teams backfield. He isn’t explosive, but he is athletic, makes good use of his hands and has a good motor. Arrow up guy. 3/5 tech
30. Nick Bolton – LB – Missouri – 6′-0″ 232 lbs. – A good athlete and arrives with a pop. Struggles to shed blocks. I like him as a WILL in a 43. 43 WLB/ 34 ILB
31. D’Wayne Eskridge – WR – Western Michigan – 5′-9″ 190 lbs. – Good hands, plus route runner and can create separation. Big play ability esp. in the open field. slot/3rd WR
32. Ihmir Smith-Marsette – WR – Iowa – 6′-1″ 186 lbs. – Vertical threat thats dangerous in the open field. Jet sweeps, screens. He is diverse. Love to see him add strength to thrive outside. #3 WR
33. Brevin Jordan – TE – Miami – 6′-3″ 245 lbs. – Physical, explosive, competitive. Makes for a tough tackle after the catch. Willing blocker. Combo TE in any offense.
34. Quincy Roche – Edge – Miami – 6′-3″ 243 lbs. – Advanced pass rusher with decent athleticism and a good motor. Good explosiveness off the snap. 34 OLB
35. Paulson Adebo – CB – Stanford – 6′-1″ 190 lbs. – Very good athlete with good ball skills and a willingness to tackle. Good speed. Outside CB
36. Josh Myers – OC – Ohio State – 6′-5″ 310 lbs. – OC only prospect that will fit best in a zone scheme. Good, not great power, and a decent athlete. Room to grow, but a nice package.
37. James Hudson – OT – Cinncinnati – 6′-4″ 305 lbs. – Smooth mover with decent size, good power and plays with a bit of an edge to him. Raw, will need time. LT
38. Dyami Brown – WR – UNC – 6′-1″ 195 lbs. – Vertical WR with good hands and is a good athlete. OK route runner but was limited at UNC. Outside #3 WR
39. Kelvin Joseph – CB – Kentucky – 6′-1″ 191 lbs. – Love his length and ball hawk skill set. Only 20ish games under his belt due to transfer. scheme diverse outside CB
40. Jaylen Twyman – DT – Pitt – 6′-2″ 290 lbs. – 2020 opt out. 1st Pitt DT to lead his team in sacks since, I forget his name, Albert Darnold? Something like that. And there are similarities between AD and JT. Super explosive, plays low to the ground and lives in the backfield. Needs to add strength. And maybe come from Krypton. 3 tech, maybe 5 tech
41. Carlos Basham Jr. Edge – Wake Forrest – 6′-3″ 281 lbs. – He packed the stat chart. wins with decent quickness and lots of power. Can handle run duties due to his power. 43 DE
42. Cameron McGrone – LB – Michigan – 6′-1″ 235 lbs. – A bit raw, but good athleticism, not afraid of contact, developing coverage ability. Good blitzer. 34/43 MLB
43. Trill Williams – CB – Syracuse – 6′-2″ 200 lbs. – Super versatile (CB,slot, S ) aggressive against the pass and run. Great length. Great athlete. Little ball production. Jack of all trades/master of none. Inside/outside CB/Safety
44. Spencer Brown – OT – Northern Iowa – 6′-8″ 315 lbs. – Good athlete for his stature, good power and tons of length. finishes blocks. RT
45. Rashad Weaver – Edge – Pitt – 6′-4″ 265 lbs. – strong with ideal length. He can get after the QB. Not super athlete or explosive. Also a good run defender. 43/34 DE
46. Payton Turner – Edge – Houston – 6′-5″ 270 lbs. – Long, Strong and ready to get the… nevermind lol. Good motor. Handles the run and has some pass rush ability. 34/43 DE
47. Tyson Campbell – CB – Georgia – 6′-2″ 185 lbs. – Long, athletic CB. Questionable long speed. Ball skills are not a strong suit. Outside CB, Zone maybe press man.
48. Anthony Schwartz- WR – Auburn – 6′-0″ 180 lbs. – Literal track star speed. Slight frame and a raw route runner. Good hands. HR threat. Slot WR
49. Dylan Moses – LB – Alabama – 6′-3″ 235 lbs. – Love his range, plus blitzer, does well to drop in coverage. Athletically gifted. A thumper. SLB or MLB 43/ ILB 34 that can blitz off the edge.
50. Amari Rogers – WR – Clemson – 5′-10″ 211 lbs. – Small but physical. Good hands and dangerous in open space. Slot WR
51. Demetric Felton – WR – UCLA – 5′-9″ 190 lbs. – Dynamic athlete, good hands. a RB/WR combo that is dangerous once the ball is in his hands, Good speed. Offensive weapon/slot
52. Pete Werner – LB- Ohio State – 6′-3″ 240 lbs. – Surprising athlete in a good way. Can cover and play the run well. I like his physicality. A bit of a slower processor. 43 OLB/34 ILB
53. Elijah Moore – WR – Ole Miss – 5′-9″ 184 lbs. – Explosive athlete, dangerous in open space, lacks the bulk to play outside in the NFL. Needs route work. Solid hands. Slot WR
54. Marco Wilson – CB – Florida – 6′-0″ 190 lbs. – Smooth lower half, nice frame for a CB, successful as a blitzer. Needs to be coached up technique-wise. Slot/outside CB.
55. Stone Forsythe – OT – Florida – 6′-8″ 315 lbs. – Power, lots of it. Not the smoothest mover. Inconsistent anchor. A bit raw. Lots of tools. gap/power LT/RT
56. Ambry Thomas – CB – Michigan – 6′-0″ 190 lbs. – 2020 opt out. Physical corner that excels in press man. Willing tackler against the run. Outside CB press man
57. Chazz Surratt – LB – UNC – 6′-2″ 227 lbs. – Former QB. So a bit raw. Sideline to sideline range Getting better in coverage. Surprisingly physical. Traffic gives him issues though. 34 ILB or 43 WILL
58. Dayo Odeyingbo – Edge – Vanderbilt – 6′-6″ 265 lbs. – Athletic with power coming off the edge. Better against the pass than run. Torn achilles clouds his immediate value. 34/43 edge
59. Ifeatu Melifonwu – CB – Syracuse – 6′-2″ 215 lbs. – nice size/athletic combo that had decent ball production, an OK tackler that will mix it up. At his best facing the offense. Outside CB/ Safety
60. Benjamin St-Juste – CB – Minnesota – 6′-3″ 200 lbs. – physical and long, at his best in a press situation. Smooth, loose moving athlete for his size. Could transition to S. Outside CB.
61. Hamilcar Rashed Jr – Edge – Oregon State – 6′-4″ 254 lbs. – Decent athlete with good strength. Speed to power style pass rusher. very good run defender. Big motor. 5T/34 OLB
62. Marvin Wilson – DT – Florida State – 6′-3″ 320 lbs. – flashes that size/strength/explosive athlete combo, but he has just kinda topped out. The potential is there, needs the right coach. 3 tech.
63. Tommy Tremble – TE – Notre Dame – 6′-4″ 250 lbs. – Easy athlete with good, not great hands and decent speed that just lacked opportunities at ND. Competes as a blocker, but not his forte. motion action pass catching TE.
64. Janarius Robinson – Edge – FSU – 6′-5″ 265 lbs. – Smooth and quick, with great length that he uses well to maintain separation. 34 End
65. Hunter Long – TE – BC – 6′-5″ 255 lbs. – Good long speed and a seam splitter. Size mismatch in the middle of the field. Good, soft hands. Not physical enough right now as a blocker. Receiving TE.
66. James Wiggins – S – Cinncinnati – 6′-0″ 205 lbs. – Super versatile S that can line up anywhere in the middle of the field. Good run defender, quick and smooth athlete. Good ball skills. ACL concerns.
67. Brady Christiansen – OT – BYU – 6′-6″ 300 lbs. – An OK at best athlete. Good power, disciplined. RT/OG gap/power
68. Elerson Smith – Edge – UNI – 6′-6″ 260 lbs. – Good athlete that can use his length and athleticism to get after the QB. Run defense needs work. 34 Edge
69. Chauncey Golston – Edge – Iowa – 6′-5″ 268 lbs. – Lots of length, run defense is ahead of his pass rush. High effort guy. Stiff, with OK strength. 43 DE/ possibly 34 DE
70. Jonathan Adams Jr. – WR – Arkansas St. – 6′-3″ 210 lbs. – 50/50 ball magnet. Strong hands. Raw route runner. Nice size/speed combo Outside WR
71. Osa Odighizuwa – IDL – UCLA – 6′-2″ 280 lbs. – Lacks ideal size, but is athletic for the position. Good strength. Run defense lacks again due to size. 34 End/ 43 3T
72. Caden Sterns – S – Texas – 6′-1″ 207 lbs. – Outstanding athlete with good range, good ball skills. Spotty tackler. I think he can play any scheme.
73. Tutu Atwell – WR – Louisville – 5′-9″ 165 lbs. – Extremely fast. Dangerous with the ball. Serious HR threat from the Slot. Hands are OK. Small catch radius. Slot WR
74. Ar’Darius Washington – S – TCU – 5′-8″ 180 lbs. – Real heady player that makes up for ideal size with smarts. Nice range with good ball skills. Split Zone Safety
75. Jonathon Cooper – Edge – Ohio State – 6′-3″ 254 lbs. – Tireless. smooth moving defender with a nice arsenal of pass rush moves. Good against the run, esp from the backside. 34 OLB (weakside)
76. Rodarius Williams – CB – Okla. State – 6′-0″ 195 lbs. – Average play speed and a little stiff. Smart, with good instincts. Not a lot of ball production. Outside CB
77. Simi Fehoko- WR – Stanford – 6′-4″ 222 lbs. – Big play threat due to his size/speed combo. 50/50 balls are his. Not the shiftiest WR, but a good route runner. (gives me Claypool vibes) Outside WR
78. Tamorrion Terry – WR – FSU – 6′-4″ 203 lbs. – Long, lean, with deep speed. Hands are iffy. Routes can be lazy. HR hitter after the catch. Outside WR
79. Darrick Forrest – S – Cincinnati – 6′-0″ 200 lbs. – Smart, instinctual safety with good range, above average ball skills and a willingness to defend the run. Reminds me of JJ3. Scheme diverse Safety
80. D’Ante Smith – OT – East Carolina – 6′-5″ 295 lbs. – Nice combination of length and athleticism. Didn’t see him this year? opt out or injury? Functional strength, needs to get stronger. LT OZS
81. Garrett Wallow – LB- TCU – 6′-2″ 230 lbs. – tackle machine, sideline to sideline, can drop into coverage. Plays with an edge. Calls the defense. When kept clean, he’s dangerous. Traffic/blockers give him issues. 43 WILL/ 34 ILB
82. Tre McKitty – TE – Georgia – 6′-4″ 245 lbs. – Good hands, really fluid athlete for his size, willing blocker but needs more sand in his pants. A RAC machine. pass catching TE
83. Monty Rice – LB – Georgia – 6′-0″ 238 lbs.- Good athlete and can get sideline to sideline. Has shown the ability to defend the pass. Can get tied up with OL due to lack of length. ILB 34/43
84. Marlon Tuipulotu – IDL – USC – 6′-2″ 300 lbs. – Explosive, bull rushing 3T. Big motor, good run defender. Beyond bull rush, not mush pass rush variety. 3T DT
85. Thomas Graham Jr. – CB – Oregon – 5′-11″ 200 lbs. – Average athlete, average speed. Willing against the run. Good ball skills. Outside CB – zone
86. Justin Hilliard – LB – Ohio State – 6′-0″ 227 lbs. – Stuck behind a good LB group, he has shown an ability to play the pass, mix it up against the run and is a sure tackler. Can cover TEs. 43 SAM, or Rams sized ILB
87. Patrick Johnson – Edge – Tulane – 6′-3″ 255 lbs. – Real stat machine. Mixes up his pass rush, nice athlete with good burst. Solid against the run. 34 OLB
88. Robert Hainsey – OT – Notre Dame – 6′-5″ 302 lbs. – Rare prospect, an actual athletic RT that is more suited to OZS than gap/power. Easy mover, but needs to ad strength. RT OZS
89. Daelin Hayes – Edge – Notre Dame – 6′-4″ 260 lbs. – Long with some pop. A tad stiff, but has nice power. 34 OLB
90. Derrick Barnes – LB – Purdue – 6′-1″ 245 lbs. – A bit stiff as a mover. Lots of power to combine with a top end motor. 34 ILB
91. Keith Taylor Jr. – CB – Washington – 6′-2″ 190 lbs. – Press man with great length. No interceptions in 2 years. Willing tackler. Ok athlete. Scheme diverse outside CB.
92. Charles Snowden – LB/Edge – Virginia – 6′-6″ 232 lbs. – Ridiculous length as a LBer, good athlete and a smooth mover forward or backward. Excellent in coverage, decent pass rusher. needs strength/ weight. 43 WILL/ 34 OLB
93. Cameron Sample – Edge – Tulane – 6′-3″ 275 lbs. – Strong with heavy hands. Bull rusher and tough against the run. Ok athlete. 43 DE
94. – Austin Watkins – WR – UAB – 6′-2″ 207 lbs. – Love his size/speed combo. Great hands. Vertical threat and a good route runner. A bit raw and level of competition concerns. Outside WR
95. Nick Eubanks – TE – Michigan – 6′-5″ 255 lbs. – Michigans offense limited his pass catching opportunities, but a good blocker. Nice athletic profile with upside that can win in space. #2 TE in 2 TE sets.
96. Shaka Toney – Edge – Penn State – 6′-3″ 238 lbs. – Great burst off the LoS, twitched up athlete. High energy. A tweener, too small for DE, Has never stood up. Wide 5 or 34 OLB
97. Josh Imatorbhebhe – WR – Illinois – 6′-2″ 215 lbs. – Vertical threat with great athleticism, strong hands and great size. OK route runner, separating may be tough at the next level. Outside WR
98. Ernest Jones – LB – South Carolina – 6′-2″ 230 lbs. – Good tackler, with decent range. A bit stiff. Looks stronger than he is. 43 WILL, maybe 34 ILB
99. Dan Moore Jr. – OT – Texas A&M – 6′-5″ 309 lbs. – Nice combo of good, not great strength and agility. Needs some technique work. OZS LT/RT
100. Kendrick Green – IOL – Illinois – 6′-3″ 300 lbs. – Good power, decent lateral mover. Has technique issues timing everything up. OZS OG/OC
101. Shaun Wade – CB – Ohio State – 6′-1″ 195 lbs. – physical, good ball skills, kinda stalled out on the outside. Love his athletic toolbox, something is missing. Inside CB/ possible safety
102. Shawn Davis – S – Florida – 5′-11″ 200 lbs. – good athlete, fast and a ball hawk. Run defense can be hit and miss. Scheme diverse safety
103. Marquez Stevenson – WR – Houston – 5′-10″ 182 lbs. – HR speed. Inconsistant hands. Twitchy athlete. Gains separation with quickness and athletic ability, not route running. Slot WR
104. Olaijah Griffin – CB – USC – 6′-0″ 175 lbs. – Ok athlete with ok speed. Nice ball skills. and is a willing tackler in the run game. Outside CB
105. Malcolm Koonce – Edge – Buffalo – 6′-3″ 248 lbs. – Nice combo of agility/strength and burst. Can set an edge against the run. Raw as a pass rusher. Good motor. 34 OLB
106. Jaylon Moore – OT – Western Michigan – 6′-4″ 311 lbs. – Nice athlete that needs to add power. Technique is a bit sloppy. Zone scheme OT, maybe OG
107. Camryn Bynum – CB – CAL – 6′-0″ 200 lbs. – Easy moving CB with good speed. Not much ball production. High IQ. Outside CB
108. Paris Ford – S – Pitt – 6′-0″ 190 lbs. – Super aggressive, great athlete. May lack the instincts. Ball skills are ok. Zone safety
109. Tarron Jackson – Edge – Coastal Carolina – 6′-3″ 260 lbs. – Played at 275, Senior Bowl 260…good athlete with a decent burst and ok power. versatile edge defender depending on weight
110. Kary Vincent Jr. – CB – LSU – 5′-10″ 190 lbs. – oily lower body with great feet and good ball skills. Willing but ineffective tackler. Played slot and safety. Slot CB/eventual Safety?
111. Dez Fitzpatrick – WR – Louisville – 6′-2″ 202 lbs. – Multi-level threat with good size. Strong hands, only an OK athlete, nothing exciting. I like his physicality. Outside WR
112. Drew Dalman – IOL – Stanford – 6′-3″ 286 lbs. – Agile, undersized, smart OC that will need to add power/weight for the next level. OZS OC
113. Drake Jackson – IOL – Kentucky – 6′-2″ 290 lbs. – Easy moving OC with OK power, won’t blow you off the LoS. OK anchor. Zone OC
114. Darius Stills – IDL – West Virginia – 6′-1″ 281 lbs. – Nice first step. great athletic/strength combo. High rev motor. Can play a bit out of control/discipline. 34 DE/43 3T
115. JaCoby Stevens – S – LSU – 6′-1″ 216 lbs. – Played all over. Good ball production. Mixes it up against the run. Average athlete with limited range. Zone safety/big nickel LB[/quote]
Bonus Rams Stacked Big Board – These guys didn’t crack my top 200, but the Rams probably have interest in them:
116. Jaelon Darden – WR- North Texas – 5′-9″ 190 lbs. – Deep threat with electric athleticism in the open field. Can run routes, excellent in the return game
117. Trey Hill – OC – Georgia – 6′-3″ 320 lbs. – Plays with a bit of an edge, good lateral movement for his size. Can play OG. Can be a bit slow on picking up stunts. IOL in any scheme
118. Nick Niemann – LB – Iowa – 6′-4″ 220 lbs. – smart with good instincts. good athleticism to work inside in a 34. Rangy, but needs to add some good weight. ILB 34
119. Amen Ogbongbemiga – LB – Oklahoma State – 6′-1″ 235 lbs. – Run defense is ahead of his pass defense. Has enough range to drop into zone coverage in a 34. ILB 34
120. Trevon Grimes – WR- Florida – 6′-4″ 215 lbs. – Decent route runner with strong hands. Possession with redzone size and a chance to be a deep threat. I don’t think he plays to his 40.
121. Jim Morrissey – IOL – Pitt – 6′-3″ 300 lbs. – OK mover with average strength and a good anchor, intelligent. Absolutely a technician, not a brawler. OC OZS
122. Adrian Ealy – OT – Oklahoma – 6′-6″ 325 lbs. – Excellent mover in space, not as powerful as he should be. A perfect late round development type. OT OZS
123. Ben Mason – FB – Michigan – 6′-3″ 255 lbs. – An absolute hammer as a FB, moves well for his size. Soft hands when catching a pass. ST upside. A real throwback warrior. Stiif and not a great athlete.
124. Michal Menet – OC – Penn State – 6′-3″ 305 lbs. – Nice anchor, decent strength and good lateral agility. Needs mechanical work. Like his work ethic. OC OZS
125. K.J. Britt – LB – Auburn – 6′-0″ 235 lbs. – Tough, physical and instinctive against the run. Stiff and not very fluid against the pass. 2 down ILB 34/43
Deadpool did the work on this.
AgamemnonI know you have many choices in your pre-draft prep… but here’s one man’s Top 100. An immense thanks to all of the people in the league who put up with all my questions over the past season as well as the past few months for this annual project ….https://t.co/iSAAgMPXDM
— Jeff Legwold (@Jeff_Legwold) April 25, 2021
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Sunday, April 25, 2021
2021 NFL draft: Jeff Legwold ranks the top 100 prospects
By Jeff Legwold
ESPN.comFor years, folks in the NFL would often openly wonder if they needed to be in Indianapolis for the entire combine.
They would complain about the cold weather, saying they were counting the hours until they could hit the road, as they speed-walked through the convention center to another round of interviews. Then the combine was canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
During the calls made to rank the best players in the 2021 NFL draft, many said they missed the sleet in Indianapolis as well as the chance to see people and get to know players.
Teams have done the work, as always, by plowing through the game video, making cross-country treks from one pro day to the next and talking to as many sources as possible about prospects. They have made the most of virtual visits and medical exams.
2021 NFL draft coverage
• Mocks: Kiper | McShay | Tannenbaum
• Rankings: Kiper | McShay | Legwold
• Kiper/McShay: Dueling mock | All-22
• Teams: Matchmaker | Needs | Guides
• McShay’s playmakers | Kiper’s favorites
• Full ranking | Pick order | MoreBut there was still something missing from this year’s draft prep. It might show up in the quarterback frenzy at the top of the board, the fate of players who are coming off injury or evaluations of those who opted out of the 2020 season. But its impact will be known only in the seasons that follow.
Again, this isn’t a mock draft. It’s the top 100 players ranked, regardless of position. The top quarterbacks will certainly be selected well before where they’re slotted, because there are always two NFL draft boards — the quarterback board and the board for everybody else.
That multiplier might kick in more than ever before if passers go 1-2-3-4 for the first time in draft history.
And, as always, if you disagree with the rankings, rest assured, many in the league whom I have long respected have also done so.
Note: Best verified or electronically timed 40-yard dash in parentheses. With no combine, 40 times were verified with at least two separate evaluators. DNR = did not run a verified time.
*Denotes unverified height and/or weight.
Jeff Legwold 100 Illustration1. Trevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson, 6-foot-5â…ť, 213 pounds (DNR)
He was 34-2 as a starter at Clemson and 52-2 in high school. Lawrence’s teams have a .956 winning percentage, two high school state titles, a national championship and no regular-season losses. Surgery on his left (non-throwing) shoulder earlier this year will have no impact on his draft status. Lawrence played the most high-stress downs against the best opponents of any quarterback on the board and flourished (nine career wins against Top 25 teams), throwing 90 touchdown passes with 17 interceptions for his career.
2. Kyle Pitts, TE, Florida, 6-5â…ť, 245 (4.44)
Some believe Pitts might be the top prospect on the board. He is a matchup migraine for defenses, with a large catch radius, quality hands and the ability to run crisp routes. Pitts finished his career as the Gators’ all-time leader in receiving yards by a tight end (1,492), including seven catches for 129 yards against Alabama this past season.
3. DeVonta Smith, WR, Alabama, 6-1, 175 (DNR)
The Heisman winner, whose wiry frame has been questioned by some, declined to be measured or weighed at the Senior Bowl and Alabama’s pro day, so his official height and weight were not available to teams until Smith was weighed and measured during his medical check in Indianapolis earlier this month. He also suffered a finger injury in his final game. Smith is the only receiver in SEC history with multiple games of four or more touchdowns and holds the SEC record for career receiving touchdowns (46), topping the previous record by 15.
4. Ja’Marr Chase, WR, LSU, 6-0â…ś, 201 (4.38)
Chase opted out of the 2020 season but had 1,780 yards and 20 touchdowns in 2019 with Joe Burrow as his quarterback. Quibble about his ability to get off press coverage, but he wins the ball and scores when he has it. He had eight 100-yard games and three 200-yard games in 21 career starts.
5.Rashawn Slater, T, Northwestern, 6-4½, 304 (4.89)
The three-year starter opted out in 2020. His work against Chase Young in 2019 should be enough to tamp down any narrative about moving to guard. Slater has started games at left and right tackle and has smooth footwork, balance and recovery skills.
6. Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama, 5-10*, 182* (DNR)
Waddle missed much of this past season with a fractured ankle, returning for the national title game but limping through much of it. His return skills are elite, with a career punt return average of 19.3 yards, as is his speed, given that he routinely obliterates any cushion. Waddle has three of the five longest scoring receptions in Alabama history.
7. Patrick Surtain II, CB, Alabama, 6-2, 208 (4.42)
Big corners always rise on the board on the draft weekend. Surtain started the last 38 games for the Crimson Tide and plays with the awareness and savvy people have come to expect from Nick Saban-coached defensive backs. A quality tackler in the open field, Surtain can play zone or press man and is a solid defender against the run.
8. Penei Sewell, T, Oregon, 6-4â…ž, 331 (5.08)
Sewell opted out in 2020 after winning the Outland Trophy as a sophomore and becoming the third player in school history to be a unanimous first-team All-American. He allowed one sack in two seasons and none in his 926 snaps as a sophomore in 2019. Sewell showed remarkable athleticism at his pro day.
9. Trey Lance, QB, North Dakota State, 6-3â…ž, 224 (DNR)
Lance is a raw prospect brimming with potential and won’t even turn 21 until May. He played one game in 2020 — the only game the Bison played due to COVID-19 restrictions — and 20 teams sent scouts. Lance is smart, athletic and threw one interception in 318 career pass attempts. A team with patience and a plan will get an absolute gem.
10. Kwity Paye, OLB/DE, Michigan, 6-2½, 261 (4.58)
While some see a short strider with a somewhat underwhelming 11.5 career sacks, I see a guy who got moved all over the defensive front — with snaps at nose tackle — who has room to develop into far more. Paye missed time with a leg injury in 2020, but he plays with high effort, rockets out of his stance and pushes people off the ball.
11. Justin Fields, QB, Ohio State, 6-2Âľ, 227 (4.45)
Fields works progressions, plays well in big moments, is smart enough to have been recruited by Harvard and tossed six TDs against Clemson despite taking a hit in the ribs that would have sent many to the emergency room. He averaged 244 yards passing in 22 games, with 63 TDs and nine interceptions.
12. Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State, 6-3â…›, 246 (4.40)
Parsons has the coveted versatility to beat blocks in the run game, cover in the passing game, blitz and make plays all over the formation. Teams have questioned him extensively about a fight with a former teammate at Penn State — he was later named in a lawsuit against the school, coach James Franklin and another player that included charges of hazing. Parsons said after his pro day workout: “We all made mistakes when we were 17 or 18. … I know the type of person I’m becoming.”
13. Christian Darrisaw, T, Virginia Tech, 6-4Âľ, 322 (DNR)
Darrisaw has all of the attributes of a long-term solution at left tackle. He cuts off angles of the speed rushers and has shown the strength to stifle power-first guys. A product of his youth, he has been known to get spotty with the details — like his hand placement — but is a quality player who is ascending.
14. Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, ILB, Notre Dame, 6-1½, 221 (DNR)
Some say he’s a safety, some say a weakside linebacker, some say a hybrid. I say figure it out, because Owusu-Koramoah can rocket to the ball carrier in run defense, cover in the passing game and blitz when needed. He won the Butkus Award in 2020 and had 24.5 tackles for loss in the last two seasons combined.
15. Alijah Vera-Tucker, G/T, USC, 6-4½, 308 (5.10)
Vera-Tucker was an All-Pac-12 player at guard before he opted out and then opted back in for the 2020 season to start at left tackle. Some evaluators see a future NFL guard, but his work this past season at tackle shouldn’t be dismissed. Vera-Tucker’s ability in pass protection and toughness make him one of the safest bets on the board.
16. Christian Barmore, DT, Alabama, 6-4â…›, 310 (4.93)
Barmore had a slow windup to start 2020, but his final three games, including the Tide’s two playoff wins, included 15 tackles, two for loss, two sacks and a forced fumble. And he has one of the best first steps on the board.
17. Najee Harris, RB, Alabama, 6-1â…ś, 232 (DNR)
Harris is a big back with elusiveness in a crowd and versatility in his game. He had 43 receptions in 2020, 70 receptions over his last two seasons and is sound in blitz pickup. In short, this is an NFL back who will contribute from day one.
18. Azeez Ojulari, OLB/DE, Georgia, 6-2ÂĽ, 249 (4.62)
When Ojulari learns some additional counters — and he will have to — there is a strong, quick, fiercely competitive pass-rusher waiting to happen. He led the SEC in tackles for loss and sacks in 2020 (12.5 and 8.0). He had 69 quarterback pressures over the last two years.
19. Travis Etienne, RB, Clemson, 5-10â…›, 215 (4.41)
It’s not just the elite speed, the 7.2 career yards per carry or the 74 career touchdowns, it is the fact that Etienne could turn many short throws in the NFL into enormous game-changing plays.
20. Greg Newsome II, CB, Northwestern, 6-0ÂĽ, 192 (4.39)
Newsome’s competitiveness in coverage can be seen on every snap, and he has enough athleticism and speed to match up with NFL receivers. He draws flags at times — 15 in 21 career games — but he’s too smart, smooth and talented to have that be a nagging issue long term.
21. Jaycee Horn, CB, South Carolina, 6-0Âľ, 205 (4.38)
The penalty flags are a concern with Horn — five in seven games in 2020 — but he is a ready-made press-man corner. He did finish his career with more sacks (three) than interceptions (two), but with work on technique issues, his talent will produce more ball production.
22. Trevon Moehrig, S, TCU, 6-0â…ť, 202 (4.52)
The Jim Thorpe Award winner will give defensive coordinators options. Moehrig was a team captain and was voted most valuable special teams player early in his career. He created nine takeaways and knocked down 26 passes over the last two seasons combined.
23. Zaven Collins, LB, Tulsa, 6-4â…ž, 259 (4.66)
The winner of the Nagurski and Bednarik Awards is a former high school quarterback who led his team to a state title as a senior. Collins is a rare combination of size and athleticism, a high-effort tackler in the run game with ability in coverage. He had four interceptions in 2020 and returned two for touchdowns.
24. Zach Wilson, QB, BYU, 6-2â…›, 210 (DNR)
Wilson romped through the Cougars’ 2020 schedule with six 300-yard games, two 400-yard games, 33 touchdowns and three interceptions. It was a meteoric rise for a player who threw 11 TDs and nine interceptions the year before. He had shoulder and hand surgery in 2019.
25. Gregory Rousseau, DE, Miami, 6-6â…ť, 266 (4.68)
A former high school safety, Rousseau has grown into one of the most intriguing pass-rushers on the board. He has an 83¼-inch arm span and has plenty of developmental room, but after opting out in 2020 and missing all but two games as a freshman in 2018 with an ankle injury, his résumé is the 2019 season, when he led the ACC in sacks (15.5) and tackles for loss (19.5).
26. Caleb Farley, CB, Virginia Tech, 6-1, 207 (DNR)
Farley, who opted out in 2020, has had back issues in the last year, with a second surgery on March 23. His health will dictate his ranking on draft boards around the league. A former wide receiver for the Hokies, he has played defensive back for two seasons and led the ACC in passes defensed with 16 in 2019.
27. Jamin Davis, LB, Kentucky, 6-3½, 234 (4.48)
Davis gets off blocks, has the closing speed to finish plays and can work in coverage. He finished the 2020 season with 102 tackles, 1.5 sacks, three interceptions, a defensive touchdown and a blocked kick. He had seven games with at least 10 tackles this past season.
28. Teven Jenkins, T, Oklahoma State, 6-5â…ž, 317 (5.02)
Watching Jenkins’ bruising work in the run game will lift the mood of any offensive line coach. He played at left tackle, right tackle and right guard in his 44 games with the Cowboys. He projects as a right tackle, but some believe he may move to guard. There are some footwork issues to clean up, but this is a future starter.
29. Terrace Marshall Jr., WR, LSU, 6-2½, 205 (4.40)
Marshall played in seven games in 2020 before opting out for the last two games of the season. There were times when he seemed frustrated with all of the attention he received from opposing defenses with Ja’Marr Chase out and Justin Jefferson in the NFL. Marshall averaged more than 100 yards receiving per game and 15.2 yards per catch.
30. Kadarius Toney, WR, Florida, 5-11â…ť, 193 (4.38)
Toney needs some polish in his routes, but those who find a way to get the ball to him with a little room to work will reap the rewards. His combination of speed and elusiveness is seen over and over. Toney scored touchdowns rushing, receiving, passing and on a punt return.
31. Jaelan Phillips, DE, Miami, 6-5½, 260 (4.58)
Phillips played one season for the Hurricanes after transferring from UCLA. His draft status will depend on how teams have graded him medically after multiple concussions, wrist and ankle injuries. He started all 10 of Miami’s games in 2020 and finished with 15.5 tackles for loss and eight sacks.
32. Carlos Basham Jr., DE, Wake Forest, 6-3â…ś, 274 (4.62)
Basham had 23 consecutive games during his career with at least one tackle for loss. If teams start with his effort and power, they can work with him on the rest. He needs to smooth some rough edges in his pass rush but presents plenty of versatility across a defensive front.
33. Mac Jones, QB, Alabama, 6-2â…ť, 217 (DNR)
Surrounded by the best depth chart in college football, Jones had a historic 2020 season, with 4,500 yards passing, 41 passing touchdowns and four interceptions. He had eight games with at least four passing touchdowns, a 77% completion rate in 11 SEC games and two playoff wins.
34. Javonte Williams, RB, North Carolina, 5-9â…ť, 212 (4.55)
Williams runs with power and vision and forced a pile of missed tackles. He had 19 rushing touchdowns in 2020, including four games with at least three rushing touchdowns. Some running backs coaches believe he is the best back on the board, but they also say he will need to be more consistent in the passing game.
35. Elijah Moore, WR, Mississippi, 5-9½, 178 (4.36)
Moore will contribute immediately as a slot receiver with high-end route running to go with explosiveness. He had at least 10 receptions in seven of his eight games this past season, including 11 catches for 143 yards against Alabama. He also returned punts in three seasons and kickoffs as a freshman.
36. Jalen Mayfield, T, Michigan, 6-5ÂĽ, 326 (5.39)
He was a right tackle at Michigan, but Mayfield’s arm was measured at under 33 inches at his pro day, so that may indicate a move to guard. But the game video showed a consistent awareness with what is happening in front of him and the ability and willingness to finish blocks.
37. Landon Dickerson, C/G, Alabama, 6-5â…ť, 333 (DNR)
The distance between Dickerson’s football grade (awesome) and medical grade (a concern) is almost galactic. He’s an NFL lineman in every way but suffered his second torn ACL this past season and missed time in two other seasons because of ankle injuries.
38. Nick Bolton, LB, Missouri, 5-11â…›, 237 (4.59)
There will be some who say the work to be done in pass coverage should push him down the board. Consider this a hearty disagreement because Bolton is a high-effort, athletic tackler with plenty of stopping power. He had a five-game stretch in 2020 when he finished with at least 10 tackles four times, including 17 against Tennessee.
39. Joe Tryon, DE, Washington, 6-5, 259 (4.68)
Tryon is one opt-out player who has NFL teams intrigued. He started 14 games in his two seasons with the Huskies, so his rĂ©sumĂ© is limited. He has some work to be done in how he attacks linemen in the pass rush, but he’s a big-framed player who consistently wins at the point of attack.
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Some scouts had Stokes sub-4.3 (hand-timed) in his 40s at Georgia’s pro day, so he is one of the fastest players on the board. His work in run defense is a concern, but in coverage he should be able to play outside or in the slot. Stokes had a combined 13 pass breakups in the last two seasons.
41. Levi Onwuzurike, DT, Washington, 6-2â…ž, 290 (4.89)
Onwuzurike opted out this past season, and while he flashed his ability, he didn’t perform as well at the Senior Bowl. It comes down to that performance vs. plenty of moments in game video where his strength and explosiveness are easy to see.
42. Kelvin Joseph, CB, Kentucky, 5-11½, 197 (4.35)
Joseph did not play in 2019 because of transfer rules, coming from LSU, and opted out with two game left in 2020. He has nine college starts on his résumé, and his play shows that lack of experience at times. But watch him against Alabama, where he had one of his four interceptions, to get a glimpse of the potential.
43. Samuel Cosmi, T, Texas, 6-5â…ž, 314 (4.89)
In a year when so many abbreviated rĂ©sumĂ©s are being considered, Cosmi’s 34 starts over the last three seasons for the Longhorns gives evaluators plenty to parse. He’s smart, plays with quality technique and has good movement skills in the run game.
44. Chris Rumph II, OLB, Duke, 6-2Âľ, 235 (DNR)
Rumph didn’t run or do drills at his pro day because of a hamstring injury, but he finished his career with 34 tackles for loss and 17.5 sacks in 36 games. He had at least two tackles for loss in nine games. His father, Chris, is the Chicago Bears’ defensive line coach.
45. Asante Samuel Jr., CB, Florida State, 5-10â…›, 180 (4.41)
Over the first four games in 2020 alone, he had three interceptions and recovered two fumbles. He led the ACC in pass breakups in 2019 with 14 and started 23 games over his three seasons with the Seminoles. His overall awareness stands out, as he gets himself in the right spots.
46. Quinn Meinerz, C/G, Wisconsin-Whitewater, 6-2â…ž, 320 (4.99)
Few players have pleasantly surprised evaluators in recent months as much as Meinerz, whose team had its season canceled due to COVID-19. With no games, Meinerz got to work and then dominated at the Senior Bowl. He took all the nastiness and physicality he showed in the 2019 season and upgraded his conditioning/technique to become a top-50 player.
47. Walker Little, T, Stanford, 6-7â…ś, 313 (5.30)
Opinions on Little will vary from team to team, given that he opted out in 2020 after playing one game in 2019 because of a knee injury. He needs to build strength, but with his footwork, length and flexibility, this is a future left tackle.
48. Dillon Radunz, T, North Dakota State, 6-5Âľ, 301 (5.15)
After missing all but 15 plays of his freshman season due to a knee injury, Radunz started in his last 32 games for the Bison, including the one game in 2020. Some see a future NFL guard, but he plays with toughness and has been consistent in pass protection.
49. Rashod Bateman, WR, Minnesota, 6-0â…ś, 190 (4.43)
Bateman has quality hands with good body control. He opted out in 2020 before returning to play five games. He finished with at least 100 yards receiving in three of those games. Bateman set freshman and sophomore receiving records at the school in 2018 and 2019.
50. Alex Leatherwood, G, Alabama, 6-5â…›, 312 (5.01)
Leatherwood started two seasons at left tackle and one at right guard. He plays with athleticism and has a top-tier consistency to his footwork that will enable him to contribute quickly in the NFL.
51. Jayson Oweh, DE/OLB, Penn State, 6-4â…ž, 257 (4.39)
There were many strange but true things during the 2020 college football season; consider Oweh’s no sacks in seven games among them. That’s despite testing numbers of the rarest kind (his double-take 40 time to go with a 39½-inch vertical) and game video that shows a player who caused offenses plenty of problems.
52. Baron Browning, LB, Ohio State, 6-2Âľ, 245 (4.56)
Much like with Oweh, some evaluators felt Browning’s potential should have equaled more production. He played strongside and weakside linebacker spots with the Buckeyes and is a player with coverage skills and pass-rush potential.
53. Ifeatu Melifonwu, CB, Syracuse, 6-2½, 205 (4.50)
Some see Melifonwu as a safety/cornerback hybrid. Defensive backs with his kind of long frame, speed and man coverage abilities aren’t going to wait long to hear their names called. He had a combined 20 passes defensed in the past two seasons and had 42 solo tackles in 2020.
54. Ronnie Perkins, DE/OLB, Oklahoma, 6-2½, 253 (4.71)
At times Perkins seemed to lack the flexibility or proverbial bend some prospects have, but here’s to production: 32 tackles for loss, 16.5 sacks in 33 career games. He was aided by the Sooners’ stunt-heavy approach, but this is a high-effort player whose skills should transfer to the NFL.
55. Aaron Robinson, CB, Central Florida, 5-11½, 186 (4.39)
The long list of cornerbacks whom teams have graded in the middle rounds of this draft could push Robinson down the board some. A transfer from Alabama — he played 13 games there as a true freshman in 2016 — he started 19 games over the past two seasons.
56. Rondale Moore, WR, Purdue, 5-7, 181 (4.33)
Moore played in three games this past season after missing all but four games in 2019 with a left knee injury. Speed, change of direction and potential as a returner make him a valuable prospect. He had six 11-catch games in 2018 — including 170 yards receiving and two touchdowns against Ohio State.
57. Creed Humphrey, C, Oklahoma, 6-4½, 302 (5.11)
Talent evaluators often give an extra look to linemen with extensive wrestling backgrounds. Humphrey is a powerful player who understands what he sees in defensive fronts. Oklahoma’s coaches told scouts Humphrey did not surrender a sack during his final two seasons.
58. Tylan Wallace, WR, Oklahoma State, 5-11â…ś, 194 (4.50)
Many said Wallace opted out at halftime of the team’s bowl game last December, but Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy said afterward the plan had been to pull Wallace from the game to “protect him” for the draft. He suffered a torn ACL in 2019 but finished his career with 14 100-yard games.
59. Jabril Cox, LB, LSU, 6-3ÂĽ, 232 (DNR)
Cox should be a multitasker in an NFL defense, with potential in a variety of personnel groupings. He did not run at a pro day due to a hamstring injury. He played last season for the Tigers as a graduate transfer from North Dakota State (258 tackles in three seasons there) and made the most of it, ranking third on the team in tackles (58) to go with three interceptions.
60. Pat Freiermuth, TE, Penn State, 6-4Âľ, 256 (DNR)
Freiermuth had shoulder surgery in November that will impact where he lands. In a shallow pool of tight end prospects, he is the best blocker/receiver combo. He was named All-Big Ten by the league’s coaches in 2020 despite playing in four games.
61. Joseph Ossai, DE/OLB, Texas, 6-3Âľ, 256 (4.63)
Ossai played at inside linebacker early in his career but has shown far more pro potential as an edge player. He is inexperienced, with one full season in that role, but had 16 tackles for loss, five sacks and three forced fumbles in nine games during 2020. His testing numbers more resemble a wide receiver (41½-inch vertical, 10 feet, 11 inches in broad jump).
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Johnson was the first Hoosiers safety to be selected first-team All-Big Ten since Eric Allen in 1996. He fits the needs of many defensive coordinators in today’s NFL — a player who can play safety and work in the slot at times. He had four interceptions in eight games in 2020, including two against Ohio State.
63. Robert Rochell, CB, Central Arkansas, 5-11Âľ, 193 (4.41)
Rochell played in 42 games during his career, with 28 starts over the past three seasons. He’s a big-reach defensive back with great athleticism. He wasn’t tested much by opposing quarterbacks this past season but had 10 career interceptions with 38 pass breakups.
64. Payton Turner, DE/OLB, Houston, 6-5½, 268 (DNR)
He didn’t run the 40 at his pro day due to turf toe, but he posted quality numbers in drills. A three-year starter, Turner had 10.5 tackles for loss and five sacks in just five games in 2020. He knocked down 10 passes and blocked two kicks during his career.
65. Nico Collins, WR, Michigan, 6-4â…›, 215 (4.45)
He opted out for 2020 but has size and speed and wins contested catches. Some will say Collins needs work to beat press coverage more consistently, but he has consistent hands, powers into his routes, has elite top speed and averaged 19.7 yards per catch during his last full season on the field.
66. Elijah Molden, CB, Washington, 5-9½, 192 (DNR)
He’s the closest defensive back on this draft board to the savvy and instincts of Chris Harris Jr. Molden’s football intellect is clear on every snap and he will be able to play in the slot from the moment he arrives.
67. Stone Forsythe, T, Florida, 6-8, 307 (5.13)
Forsythe played in 40 games for the Gators, starting 28. A player with his kind of reach — 83ÂĽ-inch arm span — who has shown a proficiency in pass protection is worth a long look. He is not what some coaches will prefer in a power-run game, but in a pass-first league he is a prospect with a bright future.
68. Jevon Holland, S, Oregon, 6-0â…ť, 207 (4.47)
Holland was an opt-out this past season and some have dropped the “can’t run” label on him, but his timed speed (4.47) shows up on the game video, especially in 2019, when he finished with 66 tackles to go with four interceptions. He has also returned punts.
69. Spencer Brown, T, Northern Iowa, 6-8ÂĽ, 311 (4.94)
A three-sport athlete in high school, Brown has the movement skills to get a look as a left tackle in the league, though he started 31 games at right tackle at Northern Iowa. He did not play in 2020 because his team’s season was canceled.
70. Davis Mills, QB, Stanford, 6-3Âľ, 217 (4.82)
Mills is certainly a work in progress given he played in just 14 games during his career with the Cardinal mostly due to knee injuries. He shows a lot of potential as a play-action passer and he has the arm strength to challenge coverages in the deep middle as well as up the sidelines.
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• Jets can’t afford to make this franchise-crushing mistake (again)71. Liam Eichenberg, T, Notre Dame, 6-6â…›, 306 (DNR)
The All-American has a proven résumé given he played 43 games as a three-year starter for the Irish. While Eichenberg started at left tackle for Notre Dame, he might face a move to the right side as a pro given he is not as fluid in his movements as some of the other prospects on the board.
72. Milton Williams, DT/DE, Louisiana Tech, 6-3, 284 (4.67)
Williams will need the right fit, but his testing numbers, at 284 pounds, are double-take worthy. He was a two-year starter with 19 tackles for loss in the past two seasons combined.
73. Josh Myers, C, Ohio State, 6-5ÂĽ, 310 (DNR)
He did not work out at the Buckeyes’ pro day due to a toe injury after surgery earlier this year. Myers did not play center, even in high school, until Ohio State coaches moved him there in 2019. He plays with awareness and toughness and is considered one the safest picks on the board.
74. Tyson Campbell, CB, Georgia, 6-1, 193 (4.40)
Campbell started 24 games over the past three seasons and has the size, speed, athleticism and gobs of potential required. He needs to smooth some rough edges in his technique and some defensive backs coaches wonder how he finished his career with one interception.
75. Jackson Carman, G/T, Clemson, 6-4â…ž, 317 (DNR)
Carman had back surgery earlier this year and did not work out at Clemson’s pro day. He started this past season at left tackle for the Tigers, but with his power — his initial pop simply shocks defenders at times — and awareness he is most likely suited to be a guard or right tackle. He played in 40 games, starting 27 over his three seasons.
76. Richie Grant, S, Central Florida, 5-11â…ť, 197 (4.57)
Grant is the poster player for ball production with 10 interceptions to go with six forced fumbles over the past three seasons. He is active, versatile and forced the issue along the line of scrimmage. There are some busts in coverages at times, especially in the red zone.
77. Aaron Banks, G, Notre Dame, 6-5â…ś, 325 (5.34)
He has overwhelmed defenders with power over the past three seasons, but improved footwork is needed against quicker interior rushers. Banks started 28 games over the past three seasons, playing in 38 overall.
78. Wyatt Davis, G, Ohio State, 6-3â…ť, 315 (DNR)
Davis, a two-time All-American who left the national championship game with a knee injury, didn’t run or do other testing at the Buckeyes’ pro day, but he did go through position drills. He is a far more proficient blocker in the run game at this point but has the potential to start as a rookie.
79. Tommy Tremble, TE, Notre Dame, 6-3â…ś, 241 (4.65)
Some evaluators want more of a receiver at the position in this day and age, but Tremble presents an intriguing developmental player given the bring-it-on physicality as a blocker he has paired with plenty of potential as a receiver. He did not have a touchdown catch in 2020 and had four in his two seasons.
80. Daviyon Nixon, DT, Iowa, 6-3â…›, 313 (4.90)
The defensive line coaches who want a more athletic player over a mauler on the interior will prefer Nixon. His athleticism was on display during a 71-yard interception return for a touchdown. He led the Big Ten in tackles for loss in 2020 with 13.5.
81. Amari Rodgers, WR, Clemson, 5-9½, 212 (4.52)
Rodgers, who tore an ACL in 2019 spring practice and returned by Week 2 that season, has worked drills at running back in the pre-draft season and will need the right fit. He has had some drops that are concerning, but offsets that with broken tackles, contested catches and run-away play speed in the open field.
82. Brady Christensen, T, BYU, 6-5ÂĽ, 302 (4.90)
Christensen played in 38 games over the past three seasons at left tackle, but figures to get his first NFL look at right tackle. He plays with power at the point of attack in the run game and showed plenty of awareness in pass protection.
83. Deonte Brown, G, Alabama, 6-3ÂĽ, 344 (5.57)
Scouts noticed Brown put in the work between the Senior Bowl, where he weighed 364 pounds, and his pro day, when he weighed 344. He was suspended six games by the NCAA “due to a violation of team rules and policies,” coach Nick Saban said. He is a masher on the interior who smoothly works in double-teams and plays with assignment responsibility.
84. Shakur Brown, CB/S, Michigan State, 5-9Âľ, 185 (4.64)
He consistently ran with the top receivers on opposing offenses, so teams are going to have to look beyond the timed speed. Brown competes on every snap to make every play and understands what he’s looking at — he had five interceptions in seven games during 2020.
85. Cade Johnson, WR, South Dakota State, 5-10â…ť, 184 (4.51)
Johnson’s team had its fall season canceled in 2020 so he had to make the most of his week at the Senior Bowl. In a deep pool of receivers, he might not be a Day 2 pick for some, but he’s a multisport athlete who can return kicks with 2,554 yards receiving and 25 touchdowns over the past two seasons.
86. Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, USC, 5-11½, 197 (4.51)
He doesn’t have the top speed of some of the other receivers in this draft, but Brown’s a polished route runner who knows how to create space for himself. He had 41 receptions and seven TDs in six games this past season.
87. Benjamin St-Juste, CB, Minnesota, 6-3ÂĽ, 202 (4.55)
He played in 12 games as a true freshman in 2017 at Michigan before he transferred to Minnesota. Some might try St-Juste at safety, but his best football is in front of him. He competes on every snap and, with patience, could be a future starter.
88. Paulson Adebo, CB, Stanford, 6-1, 198 (4.45)
Adebo is one of the tougher evaluations on the board as he opted out in 2020 after missing three games in 2019 with an injury. His last full season was 2018, when he led all FBS players with 24 passes defensed.
89. Michael Carter, RB, North Carolina, 5-7â…ž, 201 (4.54)
Carter topped 20 receptions in three seasons, averaged 6.6 yards per carry over his career — 514 carries — had two 1,000-yard rushing seasons. He will stick his nose in there on pass protection and can return kicks. That’s a high-value player.
90. Kellen Mond, QB, Texas A&M, 6-2â…ť, 211 (4.62)
He started 44 games during his career, playing in 48. Mond’s accuracy outside the numbers needs to be better, but a closer look at his 2020 season showed a calmer player than in previous seasons. He showed good work in play-action with the athleticism to throw on the move and participate in the run game. Mond has a smooth delivery and in the right hands should improve quickly.
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91. Chazz Surratt, LB, North Carolina, 6-2â…›, 229 (4.59)
Surratt started his career as a quarterback (threw for 1,342 yards, rushed for 210 as a freshman), so he has plenty of room to grow as a defensive player. He consistently shows pedal-to-the-metal effort, was a team captain and had two 90-tackle seasons to go with 22.5 tackles for loss and 12.5 sacks over the past two years.
92. James Hudson, T, Cincinnati, 6-4Âľ, 313 (5.34)
Hudson has a short résumé with three games played at Michigan in 2018, one game in 2019 after a waiver to become immediately eligible at Cincinnati was denied following his transfer and 10 games this past season. He should improve quickly because his movement skills flash plenty of potential.
93. Kendrick Green, C/G, Illinois, 6-1â…ž, 305 (4.89)
He arrived at Illinois as a defensive lineman before he moved to offense during his redshirt year. Green started games at left guard and center for the Illini. He has rare athleticism with positional versatility and room to develop some additional consistency in pass protection.
94. Anthony Schwartz, WR, Auburn, 6-0, 186 (4.30)
Some scouts had him sub-4.3 (hand-timed) at his pro day, which is not surprising for a guy who set a world youth record in the 100 meters (10.15) at the 2017 Florida Relays. Schwartz’s production was spotty in Auburn’s limited passing attack and he has been inconsistent with his hands at times. But he affects defenses and has plenty of developmental room.
95. Dylan Moses, LB, Alabama, 6-1Âľ, 235 (DNR)
Moses suffered a torn ACL before the 2019 season and posted on social media this past January he considered quitting football during the 2020 season because of knee pain. The medical exam will determine his placement for many teams. As a player he has vast potential, with 80 tackles in 2020 to go with 6.5 tackles for loss.
96. Dyami Brown, WR, North Carolina, 6-0â…ť, 189 (4.45)
The drops will cause a headache or two initially, but he caught enough balls to be the first player in the program’s history to have two 1,000-yard receiving seasons. Brown had eight career touchdowns of at least 40 yards. He scored a touchdown every 5.9 catches during his career and averaged at least 20 yards per catch in two seasons.
97. Divine Deablo, S, Virginia Tech, 6-3ÂĽ, 226 (4.45)
Some evaluators say Deablo is one of the top two safeties on the board. He’s big enough to participate in run defense, but quick enough to cover tight ends. In short, he is exactly the kind of player defensive coordinators want right now. He played 51 games, had three 50-tackle seasons and finished 2020 with four interceptions.
98. Trey Smith, G, Tennessee, 6-5½, 321 (5.11)
Smith has the reach to hold off pass-rushers — 82 1/8-inch arm span — the power to move people in the run game and the potential to be far better a year from now. He did miss spring practice in 2018, and missed time later in the 2018 season, with blood clots in his lungs, but started 22 games over the past two seasons without any issues.
99. Kyle Trask, QB, Florida, 6-5ÂĽ, 236 (5.08)
Trask threw for 4,283 of his 7,386 career passing yards this past season and had nine consecutive games with at least three touchdowns in 2020. He has the arm and accuracy, but needs to clean up some footwork issues and will have to show he can move in the pocket well enough to protect himself to be a long-term option.
100. Malcolm Koonce, DE/OLB, Buffalo, 6-2ÂĽ, 249 (DNR)
Through the years, No. 100 isn’t always the 100th-best player, but someone I believe will succeed and deserves more attention. Past No. 100s have included wide receiver Brandon Marshall, linebacker Shaquem Griffin, and last year it was linebacker Davion Taylor (selected at No. 103 by Philadelphia). Koonce missed the Senior Bowl and did not run at his pro day due to a foot injury, which might push him down the board. He had 14 sacks over his final 19 games. His long reach and quick feet (though not as refined, think Elvis Dumervil-esque) were consistently a problem for blockers.
Close, but not quite: Alim McNeill, DT, NC State; Tutu Atwell, WR, Louisville; Patrick Jones II, DE, Pitt; Tyler Shelvin, DT, LSU; Bobby Brown III, DT, Texas A&M; Trey Sermon, RB, Ohio State; Jaylon Moore, T, Western Michigan; Jordan Smith, OLB/DE, Alabama-Birmingham; Hamsah Nasirildeen, S, Florida State; Andre Cisco, S, Syracuse; Hunter Long, TE, Boston College; D’Wayne Eskridge, WR, Western Michigan; Dayo Odeyingbo, DE, Vanderbilt; Pete Werner, LB, Ohio State; Josh Palmer, WR, Tennessee; Ben Cleveland, G, Georgia; Jay Tufele, DT, USC; Kenneth Gainwell, RB, Memphis; Ar’Darius Washington, S, TCU.
AgamemnonLos Angeles Rams 2021 NFL Draft big board update and scouting reports on EDGE Joe Tryon and WR Dazz Newsome
Host Sosa Kremenjas updates his Los Angeles Rams 2021 NFL Draft Big Board for this episode of the Locked On Rams podcast. Sosa shares in-depth scouting reports on UNC WR Dazz Newsome and Washington Huskies EDGE Joe Tryon, ranking them accordingly and comparing them to other draft prospects at the same positions.
AgamemnonLos Angeles Rams positions to target in 2021 NFL Draft, sign P Corey Bojorquez, and players to step up in 2021
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AgamemnonLos Angeles Rams seven-round mock drafts and dream and nightmare scenarios in 2021 NFL Draft
Host Sosa Kremenjas dives into another draft-related episode of the Locked On Rams podcast, specifically covering the Los Angeles Rams. The first and second segments are dedicated to grading multiple mock drafts constructed by listeners using various mock draft simulators, in addition to a seven-round mock from The Athletic’s Jourdan Rodrigue. Sosa analyzed the player selections and handed out grades for the total 2021 NFL Draft class. Some of the selections included Penn State Nittany Lions EDGE Jayson Oweh, Illinois Fighting Illini G/C Kendrick Greene, Kentucky Wildcats LB Jamin Davis, and Tennesse Volunteers WR Josh Palmer. Lastly, Sosa also dives into his “dream” and “nightmare” scenarios with the Rams’ 57th-overall pick in the second round of the draft.
AgamemnonBONUS EPISODE: Ultimate Mock Draft 2021 Picks 1 & 2, Jaguars and Jets
A sneak peek at the first episode of the Locked On Podcast Network and Audacy collaboration: The Ultimate Mock Draft 2021. Over 75 experts and insiders break down the local Locked On NFL hosts selections through this first round NFL Draft simulation. Even if your favorite team doesn’t have a first round pick, they’re covered here as well with insight from college hosts, draft experts, and NFL Insiders like Ross Tucker, Brian Baldinger, and Hall of Fame wide receiver Michael Irvin.
In this bonus episode, hear the first two selections of the draft as Tony Wiggins of Locked On Jaguars and John Butchko of Locked On Jets make their selections to kick off the Ultimate Mock Draft 2021. Want to whether to not the 49ers take Mac Jones or Justin Fields? If Atlanta stays to pick or trades out of 4? If the Bengals choose a pass blocker or a pass catcher? Follow the Ultimate Mock Draft feed on Audacy or wherever you get your podcasts.
AgamemnonLos Angeles Rams draft options at pick No. 57 and potential free agent additions at center
Sosa Kremenjas hosts another mailbag Friday episode of the Locked on Rams podcast, covering the Los Angeles Rams. This episode contains questions related to the 2021 NFL Draft, the NFL’s free agency period, and some fun miscellaneous questions. Sosa is asked about S Jamar Johnson, CB Asante Samuel Jr., the chemistry between WR’s Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp and QB Matthew Stafford, and much more.
Lastly, Sosa highlights the last two potential free-agent options, one of which is realistic and one that isn’t. The names included C Austin Reiter and EDGE Melvin Ingram.
AgamemnonLos Angeles Rams big board update, Dane Brugler’s seven-round mock draft, and scouting reports for three prospect‪s‬
Host Sosa Kremenjas updates his Los Angeles Rams big board for the 2021 NFL Draft and it’s prospects. Sosa shares in-depth scouting reports on Washington Huskies S Elijah Molden, Notre Dame Fighting Irish LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, and Georgia Bulldogs EDGE Azeez Ojulari. He also places all three players on his board board and shares the updated version. Lastly, Dane Brugler’s seven-round mock draft from The Athletic is analyzed and broken down.
AgamemnonLos Angeles Rams over and under for positional battles and Torry Holt and Henry Ellard Hall of Fame cas‪e‬
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AgamemnonLos Angeles Rams adjusting how to approach the NFL’s offseason and ideal top-two draft picks for the Ram‪s‬
Host Sosa Kremenjas covers the Los Angeles Rams with another episode of the Locked On Rams podcast. Sosa analyzes and deep-dives into an interesting article from The Athletic’s Jourdan Rodrigue that highlights how the Rams and their front office are going into the offseason, draft scouting, and player evaluation differently than other NFL teams. Lastly, Sosa also takes a look at how CB Aaron Robinson and DT Milton Williams from the 2021 NFL Draft would fit with the defense.
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Rams don’t care that much about 40 times
How much of the rest of the NFL is also past caring about 40 times?
By Kenneth Arthur@KennethArthuRS Apr 12, 2021, 11:12am CDT 12 CommentsIn talking with The Athletic’s Jourdan Rodrigue recently, Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead provided some information on how the organization has been approaching the draft recently given the unusual circumstances since 2020. On Monday, Rodrigue posted an article in which other members of the Rams front office also chimed in about how LA is approaching the draft in its own unique way. That included Rams’ director of draft management J.W. Jordan, who says that the most popular measurement among fans and media — the 40-yard dash — does not “truly matter.”
“Does it matter whether (a receiver) runs a 4.48 or a 4.56? No,” said J.W. Jordan, the Rams’ director of draft management. “That’s where you use tape, GPS, all the information and data you have on him. Does (the 40) really and truly matter? No.”
In mentioning 2020 draftees like Jordan Fuller, who may have fallen to the sixth round in part because of a 40-yard dash that was north of a 4.6, Snead and Jordan and company prefer the use of GPS technology used during live game action.
Ever since colleges began providing teams with GPS data for players, the Rams have been among the NFL teams to use and apply the data to what they see on film. By doing this, they are not watching how fast a player runs in a straight line — they are projecting how fast he gets into position on a field, in a variety of live-action scenarios. They can see how his play speed matches up against his opponents and how well he can move at the opening of a play, versus when it breaks down and he has to freestyle.
“If you’re looking for a Cooper Kupp, a guy who can do the stuff over the middle, can be a great route runner and get separation with quickness,” Jordan said, “if that’s what you need in a given year, you wouldn’t weight that 40 time as heavily and you might have guys like that (on your board) ahead of guys with faster times.”
It’s also a concept that Brad Holmes, a longtime member of the Rams’ front office who is now the general manager of the Detroit Lions, is expected to bring with him to his new job. Over at Pride of Detroit last month, Alabama receiver Jaylen Waddle’s speed on GPS — which was called the fastest in the country by NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah — was highlighted as a reason he could go to the Lions later this month.
Other teams may need to follow suit as 40-yard dash times at pro days this year have been hard to believe. At least four players have clocked a sub-4.3, while some larger players have recorded record times at their weight and would similarly be “too fast to be believed without verification.”
ESPN’s Jeff Legwold said as much last week, nothing that teams are wary of times this year.
There’s no question these guys are fast. And you can get deep in the weeds with metrics, running surfaces, reaction times, shoes worn, splits and the fact that elite 100-meter sprinters are still building speed at the halfway point of the race. But even Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt was estimated to run a 4.20 over the first 40 yards in the 9.58 electronically timed 100-meter record he set in 2009.
Given that prospects have almost always run faster in pro days than at the combine through the years, they might not actually move the needle much when the picks get made.
That verification can come from watching film, something that most fans and media and some draft analysts do not do. The Rams seem to be content with sticking with the film and only using measurements as guideposts for where they might want to look again.
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Host Sosa Kremenjas hosts another mailbag episode for the Locked on Rams podcast, covering the Los Angeles Rams. Sosa answers questions about who the Rams had pre-draft meetings with and who they drafted in 2020, what the Rams should do at the center position going into 2021, which legend he would add to the current roster, and his favorite realistic WR and CB options in the 2021 NFL Draft.
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Host Sosa Kremenjas provides another big board update for the Los Angeles Rams’ 2021 NFL Draft plans. Sosa shares his in-depth scouting reports on CB Asante Samuel Jr. and WR Anthony Schwartz, prior to highlighting which tier they landed on in the big board update. Lastly, General Manager Les Snead’s comments on newly added QB Matthew Stafford are discussed.
AgamemnonLos Angeles Rams replacing WR Josh Reynolds, and discussing the losses of players and coache‪s‬ Locked On Rams
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AgamemnonLos Angeles Rams pre-draft meetings, comments from WR Josh Reynolds and C Austin Blyth‪e‬
Host Sosa Kremenjas shares some interesting comments from former Los Angeles Rams players WR Josh Reynolds and C Austin Blythe, elaborating on why the Rams’ passing game wasn’t very vertical in 2020 and why they ultimately chose to join their new teams. Sosa also shares the five new prospects that the Rams have hosted for pre-draft meetings.
AgamemnonLos Angeles Rams free agency options, draft philosophy, and positions to addres‪s‬
Host Sosa Kremenjas brings you another mailbag episode covering the Los Angeles Rams. Sosa answers questions about the loss of former center Austin Blythe, the offensive line starters in 2021, which positions the Rams may draft in the 2021 NFL Draft, and who the Rams may field on special teams going into next season.
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are all FAs next year.
Will Whitworth retire next year?
Will they trade Havenstein?
I would draft 3 Offensive linemen this year, 2 of them high and make them OTs.
Maybe draft a Center or make one of the young linemen a Center. AgamemnonLos Angeles Rams pre-draft visits with Tutu Atwell, Sage Surratt, Dez Fitzpatrick, and Big Board udpat‪e‬
Host Sosa Kremenjas updates you with who the Los Angeles Rams have hosted on zoom for pre-draft meetings, including WR’s Tutu Atwell, Dez Fitzpatrick, Sage Surratt, and CB Asante Samuel Jr. Sosa also shares his strategy for what the Rams may look for at the WR position as well as his update to the 2021 NFL Draft big board.
AgamemnonLos Angeles Rams lose Austin Blythe to Kansas City Chiefs in free agency and ranking the NFC Wes‪t‬
Host Sosa Kremenjas and former host Brad Mader analyze the loss of former Los Angeles Rams center Austin Blythe who signed with the Kansas City Chiefs in free agency and the Rams’ potential replacement options. The duo also talks about the signing of WR DeSean Jackson and re-signing of EDGE Leonard Floyd, and the major moves and projected standings of the NFC West in 2021.
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