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Agamemnonhttps://www.therams.com/news/2019-rams-mock-draft-roundup-seventh-edition
Monday, Apr 15, 2019 11:30 AM
2019 Rams Mock Draft Roundup: Seventh edition
Myles SimmonsThe Rams offseason program gets going on Monday, with players officially back in the building for the first time since February. But the front office is also starting to put the final preparations in place for the 2019 NFL Draft, which is just 10 days away.
With that in mind, let’s just get straight to this week’s edition of the roundup.
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190415_TilleryThis edition of the roundup has a decent number of picks who analysts agree on.
We’ll start with Connor Orr of Sports Illustrated/The MMQB, who mocked Notre Dame defensive tackle Jerry Tillery to the Rams at No. 31.
“Seven sacks and nine tackles for loss last year, and 38 quarterback pressures, according to SIS. Pray for an offensive line that has to figure out Aaron Donald and a defensive tackle who could one day grow into a suitable Ndamukong Suh replacement,” Orr writes.
NFL.com’s Charley Casserly agrees with Orr on the pick in his latest mock, commenting, “The Rams take the best defensive lineman prospect left on the board. Michael Brockers can shift inside to play nose tackle, while Tillery lines up at defensive end.”
A 6-foot-6, 295-pound defensive lineman, Tillery appeared in 42 games for the Fighting Irish in four seasons, recording a total of 23.0 tackles for loss, 12.5 sacks, and three forced fumbles. He had 7.0 sacks in his senior season alone. He ran a 4.95 40 and put up 23 bench press reps at the Combine.
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190415_LindstromLike Tillery, two analysts mocked Boston College guard Chris Lindstrom to Los Angeles in the first round.
SB Nation’s Dan Kadar writes, “This offseason, the Rams have lost center John Sullivan and guard Rodger Saffold. 2018 draftees Joseph Noteboom and Brian Allen could fill those spots, but the Rams would be smart to add some talent just in case.”
And Rotoworld’s Chris Lindstrom writes, “One major key to the Rams success over the last two years has been offensive line health and continuity. That will be tested this year without John Sullivan and Rodger Saffold.”
A four-year starter, Lindstrom is from a football family — his father played at Boston College and is in the program’s Hall of Fame. Lindstrom was a first-team All-ACC honoree after his senior season. He played most of his career at right guard at BC, but also played some at right tackle in his junior year. Listed at 6-foot-4 and 308 pounds, Lindstrom put up 25 reps on the bench press at the Combine.
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190415_LoveA number of analysts also put out multi-round mock drafts — like ESPN’s Todd McShay who has the Rams selecting Lindstrom at No. 31, Stanford running back Bryce Love at No. 94, and Wisconsin offensive tackle David Edwards at No. 99.
“Let’s fill the void left by Rodger Saffold with a real grinder in Lindstrom. Edwards would further shore up the offensive line with his heavy hands and strong lateral mobility. I’d look for a center in the later rounds as well. L.A. also will be looking for some running back depth behind Todd Gurley, and Love would be an excellent fit. The Rams can afford to take a chance on a player such as this here, and with Love’s effectiveness in space, it could pay off handsomely if the Stanford product stays healthy,” McShay writes (ESPN+ subscription required – $$).
Love had an injury-riddled 2018 after returning to Stanford for his senior season. While he rushed for 2,118 yards and 19 touchdowns in 2017, Love had only 739 yards rushing in 2018 before tearing his ACL in December in what was his final college game.
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190325_BradburyAlso at ESPN, Mel Kiper Jr. put together a three-round mock that has North Carolina State center Garrett Bradbury to Los Angeles at No. 31, Vanderbilt cornerback Joejuan Williams at No. 94, and TCU defensive end L.J. Collier at No. 99.
“If Dexter Lawrence made it to No. 31, he’d be a great fit as the nose tackle in Wade Phillips’ defense. Since he’s not here, though, I’ll look to another potential need spot along the interior of the offensive line, where Rodger Saffold and John Sullivan are both gone from the Super Bowl runners-up. Bradbury played guard for the Wolfpack in 2016 before spending the past two seasons at center. He showed off his athletic ability at the combine, running a 4.92 40 at 306 pounds,” Kiper writes (ESPN+ subscription required – $$).
Bradbury was the 2018 Rimington Trophy winner as the best center in college football. He was initially a tight end at NC State before switching to the offensive line in 2015 after a redshirt season in 2014. A three-year starter, Bradbury checked into the Combine at 6-foot-3 and 306 pounds. He put up 34 reps on the bench press.
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In another three-round mock at CBS, Ryan Wilson has Los Angeles selecting Mississippi State defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons at No. 31, Miami cornerback Michael Jackson at No. 94, and Arizona State defensive tackle Renell Wren at No. 99.
Simmons tore his ACL early this calendar year while preparing for the NFL draft, but Wilson nevertheless has him going in the first round.
“Simmons is a top-5 talent. Unfortunately, he tore his ACL in February, which means he won’t be healthy until midway through the season, best case. But when he returns, the Rams will have a dominant young player in the middle of their defense,” Wilson writes.
On Jackson, Wilson writes, “Jackson is a physical cornerback who excels in press coverage. There are questions about his ability to get in and out of breaks but he can flourish in the right system.”
And on Wren, Wilson writes, “Wren is short in experience but long on strength and athleticism and benefited from a strong showing at the Senior Bowl.”
Simmons was quite productive at Mississippi State, where he recorded 33.0 tackles for loss and 7.0 sacks in three seasons on the program’s defensive line. He also forced five fumbles, recorded seven passes defensed, and a pair of fumble recoveries.
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Also at CBS Sports, Chris Trapasso put together a two-round mock. But since the Rams don’t currently have a second-round pick, his one selection for L.A. is NC State center Garrett Bradbury.
“The Rams use a lot of stretch running plays in their offense, and Bradbury is far and away the premier zone-blocking scheme center in this class,” Trapasso writes.
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Finally, CBS Sports’ R.J. White did a full seven-round mock — including a projected trade in the fifth round. White begins with projecting Texas A&M interior offensive lineman Erik McCoy to L.A. at No. 31.
“I know the Rams like their replacements on the interior of the line, but as a Super Bowl contender, there needs to be a plan B. That’s McCoy, who can play either guard or center and has what it takes to hold his own against fearsome interior rushers like Aaron Donald and DeForest Buckner,” White writes.
For the rest of the picks, White projects…
No. 94: Memphis RB Darrell Henderson
No. 99: Florida ILB Vosean Joseph
No. 133: Auburn CB Jamel Dean
No. 169 — Trade to Pittsburgh for No. 192 and No. 207 No. 192: Auburn NT Dontavius Russell
No. 203: Florida OT Martez Ivey
No. 207: Boston College OLB Wyatt Ray
No. 251: Nevada OLB Malik Reed
Agamemnonhttps://www.downtownrams.com/single-post/2019/04/14/Garys-Mock-20—Inexact-Science
Gary’s Mock 2.0 – Inexact Science
April 10, 2019
| By: Gary Weed
We are less than a month away from the NFL Draft and this offseason is proving why doing mock drafts is a total inexact science. In my last mock, I had the Rams trading Mark Barron as part of getting more picks. Of course, Barron was traded.
The Rams had a solid start to free agency re-signing Dante Fowler and signing veteran safety Eric Weddle which likely means Lamarcus Joyner is on the way out. And Malcom Brown is back too. This is a good thing.
I am going to do this mock with no projected trades. I still do not think the Rams will pick at #31 but lets assume they do.
Rams would have #31 in the 1st round, #98 and #99 in the 3rd, #133 in round 4, #169 in round 5, #204 in round 6 and #252 in round 7
HERE WE GO
1st round (#31) – Dexter Lawrence DT Clemson
The Rams have all but said Ndamakung Suh is not coming back, and that is actually a good thing in my estimation. He was wildly inconsistent at best. Bringing in a true run stuffer in the middle will allow both Aaron Donald and Michael Brockers to get free more often in the normal schemes. Lawrence is a mountain of a man at 6’5′ and 350lb, but can move like a man 50 pounds lighter. In 3 years at Clemson, he had 131 tackles and 10 sacks in 38 games. He can be a major force in Son of Bum’s defense.
3rd round (#98) – Amani Hooker S Iowa
My choice at #31 came down to Lawrence and Deionte Thompson . I determined that having Eric Weddle for a season or 2 will allow the Rams to get a bigger force on the defensive line first and then choose a guy like Hooker in the 3rd to learn from Weddle. 6’0′ and 210 lbs, Hooker and go up and get any ball. as evidenced by the picture above. In 25 games as a starter, he recorded 125 tackles and 6 interceptions.
3rd Round (#99) – Tytus Howard OT/OG Alabama St
Nothing really more to say than 6’6′ 322lbs. Can play OT or OG and will be a very good depth piece and likely could start over someone like Austin Blythe as he is very solid in run blocking.
4th Round (#133) – Cameron Smith ILB USC
At 6’2′ 250lbs, Smith is EXACTLY the kind of player the Rams need at ILB. In 4 years at USC, Smith had 354 tackles. Rams were woefully ineffective against the run and a guy like Smith will go a long way to remedying that situation. Adding him to Cory Littleton and Micah Kiser will give the Rams a very sold group of ILB
5th Round (#169) – Montre Hartage CB Northwestern
Both Marcus Peters and Aqib Talib are scheduled to be free agents at the end of the 2019 season. While it is very likely both will be back, adding more young depth to a group that includes Nickell Robey-Coleman, Sam Shields, Troy Hill and Blake Countess is never a bad thing . Hartage is a solid 6’0′ 195 lb CB that had 9 INT and 172 tackles in 3 years as a starter at Northwestern. Technically sound and smart, he will fit right in with Wade Phillips defensive scheme.
6th Round (#204) – Alex Barnes RB Kansas St
This is a bit of a wild card, and slightly homerish, pick for me. With the uncertainty surrounding Todd Gurley, the Rams will likely look to add another RB to the room to go with Brown, Kelly and Davis. Barnes is 6’1′ and 225lb and mostly playing at the QB spot, led the Wildcats in rushing with 1355 yards. He also had 20 catches as well. This is a guy that could see time as a returner and might fight his way into the rotation depending on Gurley.
7th Round (#252) – Alex Bars OG Notre Dame
In fact my ONLY pick that remains the same from my last mock is Bars. He will most definitely add depth to the O Line.
AgamemnonHow to make sense of the black hole image, according to 2 astrophysicists
Think on this: The light at the center of the black hole picture has been forever removed from the observable universe.Note: need to read the link on this one because the vids won’t copy to over here.
Agamemnonwhat is so great about a guy that studies the evolution of ants? They haven’t changed in 60 billion years. Wasps are much more interesting.
AgamemnonI think Simmons has the highest ceiling of any player the Rams might take. They do need to investigate his red flags. I like him or Tillery.
AgamemnonThis is a list of names I am looking at.
No CBs?
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I am fine with taking a CB, but I would prefer that after a trade down. I think that the CB value is in the second round. That is a list of who I might like at #31. Here are some CBs.
AgamemnonZN (or anyone else),
Do you have any draft preferences at the moment?
As already mentioned, I hope Dexter Lawrence is there for the Rams, but I don’t think he will be. I’d love for them to have a serious hogmolly in the middle, who also just so happens to be very athletic for his size.
Brian Burns, if Lawrence isn’t there. A high-potential edge player . . . and DK Metcalf, if he slips down. Would radically improve their Red Zone offense. A true size/speed guy with the ability to win jump balls, etc.
I’m having trouble gauging the players more likely than not to be there at #31, or in trade-down territory. But I get the sense that the Rams will go Safety if Front Seven players don’t fit the BPA model.
Thoughts?
Burns hardly ever makes it out of the top 10. Dexter Lawrence might be there if SD doesn’t take him. This is a list of names I am looking at. The comments are from PFF. It will probably change. A trade down is good too.
7. DI JERRY TILLERY, NOTRE DAME
Tillery tied Quinnen Williams for the highest pass-rushing grade among interior defenders in college football. Tillery’s sack totals don’t tell the whole story as he was a dominant week in and week out.8. DI JEFFERY SIMMONS, MISSISSIPPI STATE
He tore his ACL but did it so early in the process that he could still play as a rookie. Simmons had a run-defense and pass-rushing grade over 90.0 this past season.19. OT DALTON RISNER, KANSAS STATE
Risner started all four seasons at Kansas State and his career low grade was 87.9 overall.26. C ELGTON JENKINS, MISSISSIPPI STATE
The Mississippi State center allowed all of five pressures this past season on 369 pass-blocking snaps.28. S DARNELL SAVAGE, MARYLAND
Savage has back-to-back seasons with grades over 86.0 overall. He’s a missile around the line of scrimmage, laying some impressive hits in the flat.29. EDGE CHASE WINOVICH, MICHIGAN
Winovich is coming off back to back seasons with grades over 90 overall – the only such qualifying power-5 player in the draft class that can boast that.32. DI DEXTER LAWRENCE, CLEMSON
Nose tackles of 340-plus pounds are going the way of the Dodo in the NFL, but Lawrence is a pretty ridiculous athlete for his size. He had the 12th best pass-rushing grade among interior players in college football.34. OT GREG LITTLE, OLE MISS
Over the past two seasons, Little allowed all of 26 total pressures on 993 pass-blocking snaps. Agamemnon
Drafting off @MikeClayNFL, a few #LARams conclusions:
1) Heavy NFC West favorites.
2) Schedule surprisingly “easy.” Easiest in the West, in fact (don’t have to play themselves).
3) Good year to catch the NFC South & AFC North.
4) Crossover East foe DAL not projected to repeat. pic.twitter.com/ogJ3KUH1Gw— J.B. Long (@JB_Long) April 5, 2019
AgamemnonDaniel Jeremiah’s top 50 prospects for 2019 NFL Draft 4.0
By Daniel Jeremiah
NFL Media analyst
Published: April 3, 2019 at 02:13 p.m.
Updated: April 3, 2019 at 04:27 p.m.With the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine and pro days in the rearview, we’re in the stretch run of prospect evaluation. The 2019 NFL Draft (April 25-27 in Nashville, Tennessee) is fast approaching, so it’s time to update my top-50 list.
In terms of risers, Ed Oliver rides a highly impressive pro day into the top five. Some people doubt the Houston product’s size or sack totals, but his absurd athleticism and elite quickness are impossible to deny. And my top interior offensive lineman, Garrett Bradbury, cracks the top 20. The N.C. State center has knocked the pre-draft process out of the park, checking his last box with an outstanding pro day. On the flip side, Taylor Rapp fell out of the top 40 after posting a 40-yard dash in the 4.7s during his pro day. I really like the Washington safety’s instinctive, sound game, but that lack of speed’s a concern. According to NFL Research, 4.63 is the slowest 40 time for a safety drafted in the first round since 2003. Lastly, one cornerback (Notre Dame’s Julian Love) re-entered the board, while another corner (Michigan State’s Justin Layne) fell out.
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Nick Bosa, Edge
School: Ohio State | Year: Junior
Previous rank: 1Bosa has an ideal frame for a 4-3 DE, and he is consistently disruptive in every game I’ve studied. As a pass rusher, he can win with quickness, power and a variety of hand moves. He often incorporates the same swipe/rip/flatten move that his brother, Joey, has mastered. Nick can convert speed to power, and he also flashes some ability to slide inside and rush over the guard. He is stout at the point of attack against the run, and he’s quick to locate and pursue the football. There are some durability concerns after he underwent season-ending core-muscle surgery this past fall. Bosa isn’t as big as his older brother, but I expect similar dominance and production at the NFL level.
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Quinnen Williams, DT
School: Alabama | Year: Sophomore (RS)
Previous rank: 2Williams has good size for the position and possesses a rare combination of suddenness, strength and football intelligence. He moved up and down the line of scrimmage in Alabama’s defense and was effective at every spot. As a pass rusher, he explodes off the ball, maintains leverage and pushes his opponent into the lap of the quarterback. He also uses a violent club/swim move. Williams is constantly double-teamed, but he still finds a way to generate pressures and sacks. Against the run, he plays with a low pad level, locks his hands inside and violently sheds blocks to pursue the ball carrier. Overall, this is a dominant player who’s capable of emerging as a premier interior defensive lineman very early in his NFL career.
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Josh Allen, Edge
School: Kentucky | Year: Senior
Previous rank: 3Allen is a tall, long edge player with tremendous agility, versatility and production. As a pass rusher, he wins with speed, bend and a nifty inside counter move. He doesn’t possess a lot of power, but he makes up for it with his Gumby-like flexibility at the top of his rush. Against the run, he uses his length to set the edge, and he’s a blur closing from the back side. Allen is a huge asset in coverage, providing the athletic ability to mirror backs and tight ends all over the field. Overall, the Kentucky product possesses an ideal skill set for today’s game: He can run, rush and cover.
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Ed Oliver, DT
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School: Houston | Year: Junior
Previous rank: 6Oliver is an undersized interior lineman with exceptional twitch and pass-rush potential. He primarily lined up over the center, but he did move around a bit in Houston’s defense. Against the pass, he has an explosive first step and outstanding change-of-direction quickness. He is quick to shoot his hands, but he needs to develop a better game plan once engaged. Oliver was constantly slanting in Houston’s defensive scheme, and that led to quick wins versus both the run and pass. His lack of size and length does show up in the run game — he gets swallowed up at times. His effort is excellent, despite facing constant double-teams. Overall, Oliver isn’t as powerful or polished as the Rams’ Aaron Donald was entering the NFL, but he has similar athleticism and should be a disruptive force for the team that drafts him.
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T.J. Hockenson, TE
School: Iowa | Year: Sophomore (RS)
Previous rank: 5Hockenson is a fun player to watch. In the passing game, he fights through press coverage and will stair-step defenders (fights through pass coverage and understands how to attack the leverage of defenders) down the field, helping to create some separation on crossers and deep-over routes. He tracks the ball naturally, and his high-point skills are on display in the red zone. He is very physical after the catch and possesses adequate speed. Hockenson is at his best in the run game. He rag-dolls defensive ends and linebackers. He had multiple pancake blocks in every game I studied. Overall, Hockenson is one of the best blocking tight ends I’ve ever evaluated, and he is dependable in the passing game. He’s a Day 1 impact player at the next level.
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Devin White, LB
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School: LSU | Year: Junior
Previous rank: 8White has a thick, sturdy frame and possesses prototypical explosiveness and playmaking skills. Against the pass, he has the speed and agility to cover TEs down the field, and he closes space in a hurry when he’s in zone coverage. He has timing and burst as a blitzer. He wins the majority of his 1-on-1s versus running backs in pass protection. Against the run, White brings sideline-to-sideline range, but he will get stuck on blocks once engaged. He has good (but not great) instincts to key/read. However, even when he’s a half count late, he makes up for it with his play speed. He is an outstanding, chest-up tackler. Overall, White has what teams are looking for at the position: The ability to run, cover and blitz.
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Christian Wilkins, DT
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School: Clemson | Year: Senior
Previous rank: 4Wilkins has solid size (6-foot-3, 315 pounds) for the position, and he’s been a disruptive presence along the Clemson line throughout his career. Against the pass, he has quick feet and hands, which allow him to routinely win early in the down. He’s at his best when slanting and working through the edges of blockers. He isn’t a powerful bull rusher. Against the run, he is much better on the back side. He relies on quickness to slip blocks and does a good job of avoiding cut blocks. On the front side, he’ll occasionally get too high — and consequently get turned and dumped. Overall, Wilkins has upside as a pass rusher and penetrator, but you’ll have to live with some deficiencies at the point of attack.
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Josh Jacobs, RB
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School: Alabama | Year: Junior
Previous rank: 7Jacobs is one of my favorite players to study in this draft class. He has a thick, compact build, and I love his combination of power, elusiveness and versatility. In the run game, he possesses excellent vision, burst and wiggle. His change-of-direction quickness is off the charts. He runs low to the ground and powers through tacklers in every game I studied. Jacobs has the speed to get to the perimeter — he’s a weapon when lined up as a QB in the Wildcat and when he’s used on fly sweeps from the slot. In the passing game, Jacobs runs crisp routes and possesses natural hands; he’s a make-you-miss specialist in space. He does need to improve in pass protection. He must come to balance as a blocker and avoid lunging at blitzers. Overall, Jacobs is a special talent, and his light workload at Alabama (251 carries in three seasons) should be viewed as a positive, not a negative.
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Devin Bush, LB
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School: Michigan | Year: Junior
Previous rank: 14Bush is a little undersized for the position (5-11, 234 pounds), but he makes up for it with instincts, twitch and production. He’s excellent as a zone dropper against the pass — quick to key routes and get a jump on the ball. In man coverage, he has the speed to run with tight ends and running backs, but he gets a little too grabby down the field. He is an excellent blitzer, using a dip/rip move to defeat running backs. Bush really excels in the run game. He is quick to identify, fill and chest up runners. He is also capable of shocking and shedding guards when they work up to the second level. He has a high batting average as a tackler and provides some huge hits. Overall, Bush is a three-down linebacker, and he’ll provide the team that drafts him with a physical presence.
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Rashan Gary, Edge
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School: Michigan | Year: Junior
Previous rank: 9Gary is a freak. He has a unique blend of size, speed, explosiveness and power. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always translate to production. As a pass rusher, he has a dynamic get-off and flashes the power to bull through OTs with only one arm extended. However, he lacks complementary moves and stalls at the top of his rush far too often. Against the run, he destroys TEs on the edge with pure strength and power. However, he will bury his head and fail to locate the football at times. His athleticism is on display in coverage, where I’ve seen him run and mirror slot receivers. There are some concerns about his durability after he missed time with injuries. Overall, Gary is more of an athlete than football player at this time, but the upside is off the charts, and his effort is exceptional.
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Kyler Murray, QB
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School: Oklahoma | Year: Junior (RS)
Previous rank: 12Murray is an extremely explosive quarterback prospect who lacks the ideal height/bulk for the position. He has extremely quick feet in his setup and bounces on his toes at the top of his drop. He has dynamic arm strength and doesn’t need to grind his toes in the ground to generate power. He isn’t as accurate as Baker Mayfield, but he flashes the touch to layer the ball on occasion, accompanying the “wow” power throws. The majority of his decisions are made pre-snap; otherwise, he resorts to scrambling around and buying time. There are examples of him working deeper into progressions, but that will still be an adjustment for him at the next level. He is an electric runner, using a quick/choppy stride to eat up ground. I had two major issues early in the evaluation process, but his full-time commitment to football and surprising bulk at the combine (207 pounds) helped alleviate those concerns. Overall, I see Murray as a solid starting NFL quarterback.
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Montez Sweat, Edge
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School: Mississippi State | Year: Senior
Previous rank: 10Sweat is a tall, long and athletic defensive end. As a pass rusher, he relies on a quick get-off and his length to pop/separate before bending around the edge to generate sacks. He doesn’t show much snap/power on contact, but he still finds ways to win. His effort is excellent. Against the run, he plays a little high and will get moved around by opposing tackles. He will improve once he learns to lower his pads. Sweat is much better versus tight ends. He has the agility to drop into the flat in coverage. Overall, Sweat needs to get stronger, but his combination of length, agility and production makes him an easy sell in the draft room.
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Andre Dillard, OT
2
School: Washington State | Year: Senior (RS)
Previous rank: 11Dillard has an athletic frame for the position, and he’s a very easy mover. In pass protection, he explodes out of his stance and plays with tremendous knee bend, patience and balance. He shoots his hands in tight and can redirect with very little effort. When opponents get into his chest, he is quick to re-work his hands and regain leverage. In the run game, he is more of a finesse, wall-off player than a people-mover. He has the athleticism to work up to the second level, and I believe he’ll be effective on outside pulls. Overall, Dillard is a pure, pass-protecting left tackle. Yes, he needs to get stronger and more physical, but in a passing league, what he does best is highly coveted.
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Jawaan Taylor, OT
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School: Florida | Year: Junior
Previous rank: 13Taylor lined up at right tackle for the Gators. He has average height and a broad frame for the position. In the passing game, he has the foot quickness to cover up speed rushers and the athleticism to redirect versus counter moves. He has a bad habit of scooping instead of punching, which allows defenders to get into his chest. However, he is still sturdy versus power rushers, despite giving up his chest. In the run game, he has tremendous upper-body strength to torque and toss defenders. He’s nasty. Some teams will prefer his power inside at the guard position, but I see him as a quality starting right tackle.
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Noah Fant, TE
School: Iowa | Year: Junior
Previous rank: 15Fant has a tall, athletic frame (6-4, 249 pounds) and exceptional explosiveness. He moved around in the Iowa scheme, putting his hand in the dirt, splitting out wide or aligning in the wing. He explodes off the line of scrimmage and is a very fluid route runner. He creates a lot of separation and tracks the ball easily over his shoulder. Fant isn’t as effective when he’s working underneath. He lacks polish and drops some easy balls. He also has a bad habit of unnecessarily jumping for balls that are put on his frame. After the catch, he uses his speed to pull away from defenders. He is a shield blocker in the run game, lacking tenacity and physicality in that department. Overall, Fant is a special athlete who is at his best working vertically. He has some shortcomings in other areas, but he’ll be a big-play producer right away for his drafting team.
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Marquise Brown, WR
School: Oklahoma | Year: Junior
Previous rank: 16Brown is a DeSean Jackson clone. He has a similar build and the same explosive playmaking skills as the three-time Pro Bowler. He lines up outside and in the slot. He easily defeats press coverage with his quickness — and when corners elect to play off coverage, he eats up their cushion in a hurry. He is a blur on deep posts and go routes, showing both suddenness off the line and another gear once the ball is thrown to him. He has also shown the ability to quickly get in/out of breaks when working back to the quarterback on curls and comebacks. He plays much bigger than his size (5-9, 166 pounds) down the field, attacking the football at the highest point. He is dynamic after the catch. Overall, Brown might lack ideal size, but he’s a polished receiver and a threat to score from anywhere on the field. He did undergo Lisfranc surgery in January, which means he’s probably not a lock for the top 20. I don’t see him falling out of the first round, though.
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Jeffery Simmons, DT
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School: Mississippi State | Year: Junior
Previous rank: 18Simmons has the ideal frame, athleticism and explosiveness for the position. As a pass rusher, he has an exceptional first step and rolls his hips to uproot blockers. Simmons has tremendous upper torque to stack and toss blockers on the way to the quarterback. He excels on twists and games. Against the run, he explodes into blocks, extends his arms, peeks and frees himself to make plays. However, teams will need to do their homework on his character — his 2016 arrest stemmed from a highly publicized video of him getting into a physical altercation with a woman. Overall, Simmons has Pro Bowl potential and a similar skill set to Eagles DT Fletcher Cox. The ACL tear he suffered during a workout in early February might hurt him a little bit in the draft, but he’s too talented a player to fall very far.
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Garrett Bradbury, C
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School: N.C. State | Year: Senior (RS)
Previous rank: 22Bradbury is a slightly undersized player with excellent quickness, balance and awareness. He is a very clean player, rarely falling off blocks or getting caught out of position. In pass protection, he has quick hands and can easily slide mirror while displaying excellent knee bend. He will stutter back a little bit versus power rushers before settling down. He is very aware. In the run game, he uses his quickness to consistently reach and cut off defenders. He takes good angles up to the second level, and he can adjust in space. He isn’t a mauler, but he stays attached to his assignment. Overall, Bradbury will be a steady, reliable starter, and I see very minimal risk.
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D.K. Metcalf, WR
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School: Mississippi | Year: Sophomore (RS)
Previous rank: 17Metcalf has a rare blend of size, speed and athleticism. He’s at his best on runaway routes (go, slant, post). He explodes off the ball in his release and uses his big frame (6-3, 228) to wall off opponents on slants and vertical routes. He’s a little choppy at the top of his route when he’s working back to the quarterback. Metcalf makes some spectacular one-handed grabs, but he will drop some passes due to lack of concentration. He is exceptional after the catch, breaking tackles and pulling away from defenders. Overall, Metcalf still has room to improve, but he’s built like the Batman suit — extremely explosive and tough. He will be a matchup nightmare for opposing teams as soon as he steps foot on an NFL field. He was fully cleared to participate in the combine, but he did suffer a serious neck injury last season, and it’s a concern any time a player is coming back from that type of injury. Pre-draft medical checks figure to play a big role in his evaluation.
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Jonah Williams, OG
1
School: Alabama | Year: Junior
Previous rank: 19Williams lined up at left tackle for the Tide, but I’m projecting him to guard at the next level. He has outstanding feet in the passing game. He is quick, and he smoothly redirects versus counter moves. He plays with knee bend and keeps his hands in tight. His lack of length does show up on tape, and that is why I’d prefer to see him play inside. He is dominant in the run game. He runs his feet on contact and generates movement at the point of attack. He’s also effective working up to the second level. He takes proper angles and plays on his feet. I love his awareness and toughness. Overall, Williams is an excellent prospect and has a chance to be a Pro Bowl guard early in his career.
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Dwayne Haskins, QB
1
School: Ohio State | Year: Sophomore (RS)
Previous rank: 20Haskins is a pure pocket passer with outstanding arm strength, poise and production. He lacks ideal foot quicks in his setup, but he throws from a firm platform. He has a tight, compact stroke, and the ball jumps out of his hand. He can drive the football into tight widows and displays excellent loft and touch on the deep ball. Haskins will get a little aggressive at times, but his overall decision-making has been solid. His biggest issues arise when he’s forced to move off his spot because he lacks the suddenness to create and get out of trouble. He’s accurate on designed roll-outs to the right, but his accuracy is spotty on the opposite side. He’s used sparingly on designed QB runs, but I love his competitiveness and toughness as a ball carrier (see: Maryland game, when he logged three rushing scores). Overall, Haskins has the necessary tools to win games from the pocket, but his success will depend greatly on his protection.
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Clelin Ferrell, Edge
1
School: Clemson | Year: Junior (RS)
Previous rank: 21Ferrell has excellent size, length and power. As a pass rusher, he lacks an elite get-off, but he has an effective dip/rip move and can generate some knockback with his hands. He has some stiffness at the top of his rush, but his effort is outstanding and he’s a finisher once he gets to the quarterback. Against the run, he can hold the point of attack and does a nice job shedding blocks. Overall, Ferrell lacks elite athleticism, but I love his combination of size, effort and production.
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Johnathan Abram, S
2
School: Mississippi State | Year: Senior
Previous rank: 25Abram has a thick, sturdy frame for the position. He aligned high and low in the Bulldog scheme. He is at his best when he’s playing closer to the line of scrimmage. He’s quick to key/read/fill the alley, and delivers some massive hits upon arrival. He has shown the ability to match up in the slot and flashes some range from the deep half. He does get overaggressive at times, which can lead to some fly-by missed tackles. I love his temperament and toughness. Overall, Abram is a perfect fit as a down safety, and he’ll be highly valued by teams that incorporate that position.
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Drew Lock, QB
1
School: Missouri | Year: Senior
Previous rank: 23Lock has the desired height and bulk for the position (6-4, 228). He owns a quick delivery and generates plenty of RPMs with minimal strain or effort. He made “wow” drive throws in every game I viewed. He excels on hole shots along the sideline (placing the ball between the corner and safety versus Cover 2) and can jam the ball into the seam, as well. He is more accurate on drive throws than touch throws. He needs to add more loft to the ball. Lock will get sloppy with his footwork at times, falling off throws unnecessarily. He’s very aggressive, which leads to explosive plays and some turnovers. He’s very urgent with his movement when pressured and shows the ability to escape and extend plays. He is an excellent athlete. Overall, Lock needs to polish his footwork and tone down his aggressiveness, but he has a special skill set and tremendous upside.
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Dexter Lawrence, DT
7
School: Clemson | Year: Junior
Previous rank: 32Lawrence is a hulking defensive tackle at 6-4 and 342 pounds. As a pass rusher, he primarily relies on his strength and power to push the pocket. He does have impressive foot quickness and occasionally flashes a nifty swim move. However, he didn’t get many opportunities, because Clemson brought in more explosive rushers in obvious passing situations. He is a dominant run defender. He easily stacks single blocks on the front side and refuses to be cut off on the back side. Teams will need to investigate the suspension for a failed test for performance-enhancing drugs that kept Lawrence out of the College Football Playoff. Overall, Lawrence will be an immediate force against the run, and I believe he has the potential to develop into more than a pocket pusher in the passing game.
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26
Byron Murphy, CB
School: Washington | Year: Sophomore (RS)
Previous rank: 26Murphy has average height and a lean, slender frame for the position. He primarily lines up outside, but he does take some reps in the slot. He plays a lot of bail technique, keeping his eyes on the quarterback, and he’s quick to key, plant and drive on the ball. He has excellent instincts and ball skills. He is a very fluid athlete, and his quickness is outstanding. However, there are some concerns about his deep speed. Against the run, he is aggressive as a force defender, but he’ll dive and miss some tackles. Overall, Murphy lacks ideal size/speed, but he’s ultra-instinctive and will be very attractive to teams that play a lot of zone coverage.
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Brian Burns, Edge
3
School: Florida State | Year: Junior
Previous rank: 24Burns is a tall, skinny edge rusher with excellent length and athleticism. As a pass rusher, he has an explosive get-off and the ability to bend/wrap at the top of his rush. He also has an explosive inside counter move. However, he doesn’t have any snap once engaged and fails to convert speed to power. He needs to win early in the down. As a run defender, he lacks the girth and strength to consistently hold the point of attack, but he plays with excellent effort on the back side. Overall, Burns needs to get stronger, but his upside is sky high because of his length and speed.
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Irv Smith Jr., TE
1
School: Alabama | Year: Junior
Previous rank: 27Smith has an excellent blend of size, athleticism, ball skills and toughness. He lines up inline, as a wing or split out. He has a nice burst off the line and is a fluid route runner. He tracks the ball naturally and has reliable hands. He uses his speed to create after the catch. Smith is more than serviceable in the run game. He primarily seals and stalemates, but there are flashes of nasty finishes. Overall, Smith doesn’t have the same upside as former Alabama TE O.J. Howard, but he should be a quality starting TE very early in his NFL career.
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29
Rock Ya-Sin, CB
1
School: Temple | Year: Senior
Previous rank: 28Ya-Sin has ideal size, speed, toughness and ball skills. In off coverage, he has quick feet, and he’s very fluid when he turns and opens up. He doesn’t waste steps on his plant and drive — he closes in a hurry. In press coverage, Ya-Sin needs to do a better job of using his hands, and he will occasionally get turned around versus shiftier wideouts. Fortunately, he has the speed to recover when he’s caught out of position. He finds the ball in the air and gets his hands on a lot of footballs. He’s very aggressive in run support and a reliable tackler in space. Overall, Ya-Sin has the competitiveness and athleticism to develop into a quality NFL starter.
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Cody Ford, OT
1
School: Oklahoma | Year: Junior (RS)
Previous rank: 29Ford lined up at right tackle for the Sooners, and that is where he projects at the next level. He lacks ideal tackle height at 6-4, but he’s long and athletic. In the passing game, he uses his quickness to position and square up opponents, but he needs to improve his hand usage. He carries his hands low and allows defenders to get their hands on his chest. Ford has outstanding change-of-direction quickness, and he plays with awareness. In the run game, he is more of a stalemate blocker on the front side, but he has the athleticism to work up to the second level, and he can efficiently cut off on the back side of runs. Overall, I wish Ford was more consistent from game to game, but he has all of the tools to excel at right tackle in the NFL.
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Deandre Baker, CB
1
School: Georgia | Year: Senior
Previous rank: 30Baker is a tough, gritty cornerback who plays bigger than his size (5-11, 193 pounds). In press coverage, he has quick hands and effectively re-routes wideouts. He is fluid when he turns and opens up, and he has enough speed to carry vertical routes. He is a little sticky when he has to gear down and work downhill versus comebacks and curls. He doesn’t have a lot of ball production, but he rarely gives up plays down the field. Against the run, he is very productive when he’s unchecked, but he will get stuck on blocks at times. Overall, Baker is very competitive and has the versatility to play at a high level in multiple schemes.
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Greedy Williams, CB
1
School: LSU | Year: Sophomore (RS)
Previous rank: 31Williams is a tall, lean cornerback with build-up speed and ball skills. In press coverage, he doesn’t shoot his hands, but he uses his gliding stride to match and mirror wideouts. Williams isn’t as effective in off coverage; he gets too high and lacks pop out of his plant and drive. He had a tough time against Alabama’s Jerry Jeudy. When he’s in phase, he does a good job of locating and playing the football. He’s a low, wrap/drag tackler in the run game, and his lack of play strength shows up at times. Overall, Greedy is a tough evaluation. I love his size and ball awareness, but I’m concerned about his lack of short-area burst and physicality.
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Nasir Adderley, S
School: Delaware | Year: Senior
Previous rank: 33Adderley is a slightly undersized safety prospect with outstanding instincts, range and ball skills. He is a former cornerback, and his movement skills reflect that background. He is very fluid in his backpedal, and his combination of recognition and burst allow him to cover a lot of ground. He has no issues locating the ball in the air and possesses strong, dependable hands. Against the run, he is aggressive to the alley and boasts a high batting average as a tackler. He also offers value in the return game, where he displays vision, speed and toughness. Overall, Adderley is an ideal, pure free safety and should be a quality starter immediately in his rookie campaign.
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34
Daniel Jones, QB
1
School: Duke | Year: Junior (RS)
Previous rank: 35Jones has outstanding size for the position (6-5, 221). He is always under control and throws from a firm platform. As a passer, he relies more on touch than power. He throws with anticipation underneath and puts plenty of loft on deep balls, dropping them in the bucket. He’s more accurate than his stats would suggest (career completion percentage of 59.9); Jones suffered from a lot of dropped passes at Duke. He’s very athletic on designed QB runs, but he lacks urgency to consistently escape when pressured. He has shown the ability to read the full field, but he was forced to hold the ball at times because his weapons failed to separate. He showed his toughness by playing through injuries this past fall. Overall, Jones lacks elite arm strength, but he has a nice blend of size, toughness and football smarts.
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Jerry Tillery, DT
1
School: Notre Dame | Year: Senior
Previous rank: 34Tillery has rare height/length for the position. He is a very streaky player on tape. As a pass rusher, there are games where he dominates (see: Stanford game, when he logged four sacks) with a combination of quick hands, power and effort. However, there are other games where he’s content to hang on blocks and play too high. In the run game, he flashes the ability to stack, toss and pursue the ball. He still needs to lower his pad level, but he rarely gives ground at the point of attack. Overall, Tillery isn’t going to fit every team, but he shows some flashes, similar to DeForest Buckner. He just needs to become more consistent.
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A.J. Brown, WR
1
School: Mississippi | Year: Junior
Previous rank: 37Brown has average height and a thick, sturdy frame. He lined up in the slot in the Rebels’ offense, running a lot of slants in their RPO scheme and catching a ton of other quick-hitters. He is a one-speed route runner, but he knows how to shield off defenders and attacks the ball in the air. He does have some drops on low balls, but those are offset by his ability to play above the rim. He tracks the deep ball naturally. After the catch, he steps through tackles and fights for extra yards. Overall, Brown lacks top-end speed, but he’ll have a Day 1 role as a big slot receiver.
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N’Keal Harry, WR
5
School: Arizona State | Year: Junior
Previous rank: 42Harry is a big, physical wideout with strong hands and run-after-the-catch talent. He isn’t sudden in his release, but he powers through press coverage and he’s adept at using his big frame to wall off defenders underneath and down the field. He wins a lot of 50/50 balls and has a special ability to adjust down the field (see: twirling catch vs. USC). After the catch, he has the strength to break tackles and is surprisingly elusive. He has punt-return value despite lacking elite top speed. Overall, Harry isn’t a burner (4.53 40 at the combine), but his size/physicality and ball skills will make him a fantastic option on third down and inside the red zone.
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Riley Ridley, WR
2
School: Georgia | Year: Junior
Previous rank: 36Ridley has good size (6-1, 199 pounds), and he’s a very polished route runner. He lacks an explosive burst in his release, but understands how to set up defenders and is very efficient at the top of his route. Despite lacking top-end juice, he creates separation with his clean footwork in/out of the break point. He has very strong hands and attacks the ball at the highest point. After the catch, he is tough, but he lacks premier burst or elusiveness. His relative lack of production is a concern, but there were a lot of mouths to feed in this offense. Overall, Ridley is ready to contribute right away. While he doesn’t possess the ideal twitch, he consistently gets open and has strong, reliable hands.
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Erik McCoy, C
1
School: Texas A&M | Year: Junior (RS)
Previous rank: 40McCoy lined up primarily at center for the Aggies, but he also spent some time at guard earlier in his career. He has ideal size, quickness and power for an interior lineman. In pass protection, he is quick to close space and attack defenders. He shoots his hands quickly and controls easily. He has a firm anchor and he’s aware of twists and stunts. In the run game, he can torque/turn defenders with his upper-body strength, and he looks to finish. He takes good angles to the second level, but he will struggle to adjust and latch in space. Overall, McCoy has the ability to start early in his career at any of the interior OL spots.
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Dalton Risner, OT
2
School: Kansas State | Year: Senior (RS)
Previous rank: 38Risner lined up at right tackle for the Wildcats and possesses a good combination of power, balance and instincts. In the passing game, he is quick to shoot his hands and he squats on power rushers. He will click his heels together at times, but he hasn’t paid for it against these opponents. He should be able to correct that at the NFL level. He is very aware versus blitzes and stunts in the run game, using his upper-body strength to torque and turn defenders. He’s also shown the ability to reach and seal from the back side. He will struggle to adjust in space at the second level. Overall, Risner has the tools to become a quality starting right tackle, and he adds value because of his experience at the center position during his redshirt freshman campaign.
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Deebo Samuel, WR
6
School: South Carolina | Year: Senior (RS)
Previous rank: 47Samuel is a thick, muscular wideout. He’s been extremely productive when healthy, but he battled multiple injuries during his college career. In South Carolina’s offense, he caught a ton of quick hitters (primarily bubble screens and slants). He catches the ball naturally and is exceptional after the catch. He uses his lower-body strength to power through tackles, and he can also make defenders miss. He was outstanding at the Senior Bowl, proving he’s a capable route runner. Overall, Samuel’s durability is a concern, but he’s dynamic with the ball in his hands and also offers value in the return game.
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Taylor Rapp, S
3
School: Washington | Year: Junior
Previous rank: 39Rapp is slightly undersized for the position, but he’s been very productive throughout his career. He lines up in the deep half, as well as underneath in the box. He anticipates well from the deep hash and always takes the proper angle to the ball. He has good (not great) closing speed and excellent ball awareness. He has a great feel as a blitzer, displaying timing and the ability to defeat a block. He is outstanding versus the run. He can sort through the trash when in the box and takes perfect angles to the alley from the deep half. He comes to balance and is a sure tackler in space. Overall, Rapp is one of the most reliable/dependable players in this draft class. Still, his lackluster speed at Washington’s pro day (where he ran a 40-yard dash in the 4.7s) will impact his draft stock.
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David Montgomery, RB
6
School: Iowa State | Year: Junior
Previous rank: 49Montgomery has an ideal blend of size, vision and short-area burst. On inside runs, he can drop his pads and power through contact or avoid defenders in very tight quarters. His ability to stop/start immediately is unique for a bigger back. He lacks top-tier juice to consistently get to the perimeter. Montgomery isn’t a big part of the passing game, but he’s been reliable when called upon. He prefers to cut block in pass protection and he’s been inconsistent in that area. Overall, Montgomery has been a steady, consistent performer throughout his college career, and I expect the same results as he transitions to the NFL.
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Kaleb McGary, OT
3
School: Washington | Year: Senior (RS)
Previous rank: 41McGary has outstanding size, quickness and toughness for the right tackle position. He is very raw in the passing game. He crosses his feet over on occasion and has had some issues versus speed rushers. He does have the ability to catch/anchor power rushers, and he’s very aware versus pressure looks. He is a dominant run blocker, latching on to defenders and sending them flying (see: first play vs. Oregon). He explodes into contact and is a nasty finisher. McGary collected a lot of knockdowns in the games I studied. I was impressed with the improvements he made to his pass-rush technique during the week of practice at the Senior Bowl. Overall, McGary isn’t a perfect pass protector, but he has all of the necessary tools to develop, and I love his play temperament and toughness.
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L.J. Collier, Edge
1
School: TCU | Year: Senior (RS)
Previous rank: 44Collier has the size and skill set to line up on the edge or inside. He is extremely twitched-up and jars opponents once he gets his hands on them. In the passing game, he uses a shake/bull-rush move, and he can also pop/separate from blocks while only using one arm. He can convert speed to power off the edge. He isn’t an elite bender at the top of his pass rush, but he still finds a way to finish. He has the strength to hold the point of attack against the run and his effort is solid. Overall, Collier isn’t the biggest name in this DL class, but it wouldn’t shock me if he emerged as the top player at the position three or four years from now.
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Miles Sanders, RB
3
School: Penn State | Year: Junior
Previous rank: 43A one-year starter at running back, Sanders took over for Saquon Barkley in Penn State’s backfield. He has good size (5-11, 211) for the position and a complete skill set. On inside runs, he can make defenders miss or power through tackles. He has good vision and feel for cutback lanes. He has plenty of juice to get to the edge on perimeter runs and possesses some wiggle when he gets into the open field. He is a reliable target out of the backfield, but needs to improve in pass protection. He had some missed assignments in the games I studied. Overall, Sanders has the tools to emerge as a quality NFL starter, and he has plenty of tread left on his tires (276 carries in three seasons with the Nittany Lions).
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Jaylon Ferguson, Edge
2
School: Louisiana Tech | Year: Senior (RS)
Previous rank: 45Ferguson has ideal size, length, power and production. He has experience standing up on the edge, as well as putting his hand on the ground. In the passing game, he is a pure power rusher. He uses a violent stutter bull rush, and he’ll mix in a long-arm move, as well as an occasional hand swipe. He has very heavy hands; OTs immediately give ground once he lands them. He is a little tight at the top of his rush, but he’s an excellent finisher (see: 45 sacks at Louisiana Tech, including 17.5 this past season). In the run game, he can use his length to set the edge. His effort on the back side needs to improve. He’ll take some snaps off. Overall, Ferguson isn’t a bendy edge defender, but I love his physicality and ability to finish. He should be a Day 1 starter in the NFL.
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Julian Love, CB
NR
School: Notre Dame | Year: Junior
Previous rank: Not rankedLove has average size/speed, but he has fantastic instincts, ball skills and toughness. He played inside and outside in Notre Dame’s scheme, but I’m projecting him as a pure nickel at the next level. He has outstanding foot quicks and is very fluid. He relies on his instincts to properly position himself to make plays on the ball. His lack of deep speed (see: Michigan game) is a concern when lined up outside, but it hasn’t been an issue inside. He is outstanding versus the run. He is aggressive to attack the line of scrimmage and is a physical tackler. Overall, Love reminds me a lot of Desmond King when he was coming out of Iowa, and I see him having similar success as a starting nickel corner.
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Trayvon Mullen, CB
1
School: Clemson | Year: Junior
Previous rank: 48Mullen has a tall/athletic build for the position. He wasn’t challenged much in the five games I studied, but I love his movement skills and play speed. In press coverage, he does a nice job mirroring underneath, and he has plenty of speed to carry vertical routes. He’ll use a bail technique at times, and he’s able to read through the wideout to the quarterback. In off coverage, he is a count late to key and drive, but he does possess a nice closing burst. He doesn’t have much ball production, but that’s because the ball is rarely thrown his way. He is a firm tackler in run support. Overall, it’s tough to penalize Mullen for the lack of opportunities. He has the skill set to excel as a press cornerback at the next level.
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Tytus Howard, OT
School: Alabama State | Year: Senior (RS)
Previous rank: 50Howard has ideal height and length for the position. He played both left and right tackle in the games I studied. In pass protection, he explodes out of his stance and effortlessly covers up speed rushers off the edge. He keeps his hands in tight and steers opponents with relative ease. He has an immediate anchor versus bull rushers. When his hands get knocked away, he is quick to replace them. In the run game, he has the foot quicks and balance to cut off on the back side, and he always stays attached. He doesn’t have a lot of knock-off power, but he’s effective. Overall, the only real question about Howard involves the level of competition.
AgamemnonJust playing.
hahahaha!
i know. seriously worries me though that tillery isn’t gonna last until 31.
but shoot. if tillery is gone but dexter is still there, i hope they don’t pick winovich.
short arms!
I think Plan A is to trade down, unless a top 20 player drops. Everybody says there is a lot of value in rounds 2 and 3.
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34. Indianapolis Colts (MR) – Justin Layne, CB, Michigan State
35. Oakland Raiders (SP) – Clelin Ferrell, Edge, Clemson
36. San Francisco 49ers (MR) – Chauncey Garnder-Johnson, S, Florida
37. New York Giants (SP) – Will Grier, QB, West Virginia
38. Jacksonville Jaguars (MR) – Noah Fant, TE, Iowa
39. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (SP) – Montez Sweat, Edge, Mississippi State
40. Buffalo Bills (MR) – Zach Allen, Edge, Boston College
41. Denver Broncos (SP) – Drew Lock, Quarterback, Missouri
42. Cincinnati Bengals (MR) – Greg Little, OT, Ole Miss
43. Detroit Lions (SP) – Deebo Samuel, WR, South Carolina
44. Green Bay Packers (MR) – Juan Thornhill, S, Virginia
45. Atlanta Falcons (SP) – Chris Lindstrom, G, Boston College
46. Washington Redskins (MR) – Julian Love, CB, Notre Dame
47. Carolina Panthers (SP) – Amani Hooker, S, Iowa
48. Miami Dolphins (MR) – Elgton Jenkins, C, Mississippi State
49. Cleveland Browns (SP) – Taylor Rapp, S, Washington
50. Minnesota Vikings (MR) – Rashan Gary, DI, Michigan
51. Tennessee Titans (SP) – Khalen Saunders, DI, UCF
52. Pittsburgh Steelers (MR) – N’Keal Harry, WR, Arizona State
53. Philadelphia Eagles (SP) – Tytus Howard, OT, Alabama State
54. Houston Texans (MR) – Max Scharping, OT, Northern Illinois
55. Houston Texans (SP) – Hjalte Froholdt, OG, Arkansas
56. New England Patriots (MR) – Anthony Nelson, Edge, Iowa
57. Philadelphia Eagles (SP) – Josh Jacobs, RB, Alabama
58. Dallas Cowboys (MR) – Terry McLaurin, WR, Ohio State
59. Indianapolis Colts (SP) – Dre’Mont Jones, DI, Ohio State
60. Los Angeles Chargers (MR) – Chuma Edoga, OT, USC
61. Kansas City Chiefs (SP) – Rock Ya-Sin, CB, Temple
62. New Orleans Saints (MR) – Garrett Bradbury, OG, NC State
63. Kansas City Chiefs (SP) – Ronheen Bingham, Edge, Arkansas State
64. New England Patriots (MR) – Jace Sternberger, TE, Texas A&M
65. Arizona Cardinals (SP) – Kaleb McGary, OT, Washingon
66. Pittsburgh Steelers (MR) – LJ Collier, Edge, TCU
67. San Francisco 49ers (SP) – Jamel Dean, CB, Auburn
68. New York Jets (MR) – Erik McCoy, C, Texas A&M
69. Jacksonville Jaguars (SP) – Deionte Thompson, S, Alabama
70. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (MR) – Marquise Blair, S, Utah
71. Denver Broncos (SP) – Nate Davis, OG, Charlotte
72. Cincinnati Bengals (MR) – Te’Von Coney, LB, Notre Dame
73. New England Patriots (SP) – Daniel Jones, QB, Duke
74. Buffalo Bills (MR) – Riley Ridley, WR, Georgia
75. Green Bay Packers (SP) – Blake Cashman, LB, Minnesota
76. Washington Redskins (MR) – Charles Omenihu, Edge, Texas
77. Carolina Panthers (SP) – Maxx Crosby, Edge, Eastern Michigan
78. Miami Dolphins (MR) – Jachai Polite, Edge, Florida
79. Atlanta Falcons (SP) – Sean Bunting, CB, Central Michigan
80. Cleveland Browns (MR) – Jimmy Moreland, CB, James Madison
81. Minnesota Vikings (SP) – Kelvin Harmon, WR, NC State
82. Tennessee Titans (MR) – Connor McGovern, OG, Penn State
83. Pittsburgh Steelers (SP) – David Montgomery, RB, Iowa State
84. Seattle Seahawks (MR) – Trevon Tate, OG, Memphis
85. Baltimore Ravens (SP) – Miles Boykin, WR, Notre Dame
86. Houston Texans (MR) – Isaiah Johnson, CB, Kentucky
87. Chicago Bears (SP) – Yodny Cajuste, OT, West Virginia
88. Detroi Lions (MR) – Ben Banogu, Edge, TCU
89. Indianapolis Colts (SP) – Joejuan Williams, CB, Vanderbilt
90. Dallas Cowboys (MR) – Marvell Tell, S, USC
91. Los Angeles Chargers (SP) – Irv Smith Jr., TE, Alabama
92. Kansas City Chiefs (MR) – Drue Tranquill, LB, Notre Dame
93. New York Jets (SP) – Tim Harris, CB, Virginia
94. Los Angeles Rams (MR) – Greg Gaines, DI, Washington
95. New York Giants (SP) – Xavier Crawford, DB, Central Michigan
96. Washington Redskins (MR) – Emanuel Hall, WR, Missouri
97. New England Patriots (SP) – Parris Campbell, WR, Ohio State
98. Jacksonville Jaguars (MR) – Michael Deiter, OG, Wisconsin
99. Los Angeles Rams (SP) – Ryan Finley, QB, NC State
100. Carolina Panthers (MR) – Kingsley Keke, DI, Texas Tech
101. New England Patriots (SP) – Caleb Wilson, TE, UCLA
102. Baltimore Ravens (MR) – Oshane Ximines, Edge, Old Dominion
They forgot Trayvon Mullen.
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Agamemnon2019 Player Profiles
Eric McCoy OL Texas A&M
by Drew Boylhart • February 25, 2019 • 0 CommentsSTRENGTHS
Eric is an athletic big man who shows the foot speed and quickness to get out of his stance and be used on sweeps and screens. He has excellent size and strength to handle bull rushes and big nose tackles playing over him. He shows the quick lateral agility to help out guards when blocking as well as the hand fighting talents to stymie that one gap attack lineman, who can get into the back field quickly and disrupt a play. He is smart and shows leadership skills through his play on the field and maturity. Eric is a powerful run blocker using excellent leverage out of his stance. He is a smart pass blocker using good footwork and mature hand techniques that a lot of centers coming out in the draft do not yet have. Eric reminds me a lot of former Jets center Nick Mangold.CONCERNS
Eric is not perfect but he’s close. He is a better run blocker than he is a pass blocker but not by much. When he is pass blocking and does lose control he needs to learn to turn his hips and move his feet and push his man up the field so his QB can manipulate the pocket. At times he will lose his techniques and start to lunge when he gets beat but to improve all he needs is repetitions and this kid’s work ethic tells me in time, he will correct this issue.TALENT BOARD ROUND 1.47
When I saw Eric in the Senior Bowl practices what impress me was his ability to be on balance and in control when run blocking or on the move and blocking in space on sweeps and screens. When I put on the film and watched how easily he handled those big Clemson Defensive linemen I knew this kid was one of the best offensive linemen in this draft. He has obvious natural strength and his footwork and overall balance when on the move, is unique for a player his size. Watching him in interviews at the senior bowl, he impressed me with his overall maturity and once again, never seemed to be off balance answering questions as if this was the norm for him and nothing was too big. If your team is looking for a center I don’t think they should look past the kid because no matter what offensive blocking scheme you could think up to use, Eric has the athletic talent, strength and maturity to handle it.Haven’t heard from Drew for awhile. He was a Max favorite.
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PFF’s head-to-head 2019 NFL Mock Draft
By PFF Analysis Team • Apr 2, 2019
Oct 20, 2018; Knoxville, TN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Jonah Williams (73) blocking Tennessee Volunteers defensive lineman Matthew Butler (94) in a game at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bryan Lynn-USA TODAY SportsThe 2019 NFL Draft is rapidly approaching and with the month of April, it’s officially draft season. This week on the PFF Podcast, our very own Steve Palazzolo & Mike Renner took their turn at a competitive mock draft that saw them alternate picks for the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft.
The results and subsequent picks for some teams may surprise you while others certainly align with our most recent 2019 NFL Draft Big Board. Check it out for yourself and keep up-to-date with all the latest NFL draft news on Twitter.
All 32 first-round picks.
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1. Arizona Cardinals (Steve Palazzolo) – Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma
“We’re the GMs, we’re doing this as what we would do … The upgrade is strong enough there.”
2. San Francisco 49ers (Mike Renner) – Nick Bosa, Edge, Ohio State
“As sure things go, if he stays healthy, he’s going to be a productive NFL player.”
3. New York Jets (SP) – Josh Allen, Edge, Kentucky
“In a real-life scenario, this is a trade-down situation, as the Jets general manager … He’s got a top-five grade for us and he fits a need.”
4. Oakland Raiders (MR) – Quinnen Williams, DI, Alabama
“The Raiders have Maurice Hurst, no one on this roster is going to prevent from picking Quinnen Williams.”
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (SP) – Jonah Williams, OT, Alabama
“There are still some question marks at guard, going to go Jonah Williams, he could play guard, but not just because his arms are short, there is obviously starting tackle ability there.”
6. New York Giants (MR) – Jawaan Taylor, OT, Florida
“Right tackle is the need there for the Giants and right tackle is the pick … The roster basically pencils them into a top five or top 10 pick next year, that’s when you get the quarterback.”
7. Jacksonville Jaguars (SP) – D.K. Metcalf, WR, Ole Miss
“With Nick Foles, we have to build around him on offense, and even though Metcalf isn’t a perfect prospect, he may be a perfect pick for Foles.”
8. Detroit Lions (MR) – Greedy Williams, CB, LSU
“What he can do from a press-man alignment makes him the fit … Greedy is at his best in press-man coverage while (Byron) Murphy is better in zone coverage while the Lions are extremely man-heavy coverage.”
9. Buffalo Bills (SP) – Byron Murphy, CB, Washington
“The Bills aren’t tied to Kevin Johnson but Byron Murphy fits perfectly opposite Tre’Davious White in that scheme, as Murphy is perhaps the best zone coverage corner.”
10. Denver Broncos (MR) – Devin White, LB, LSU
“They need a guy who can cover ground and Devin White is a perfect fit in Vic Fangio’s defensive scheme.”
11. Cincinnati Bengals (SP) – Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State
“With Devin White gone, with the board having fallen this way, not expecting Dwayne Haskins to be here, and quarterback is the place you have to take shots.”
12. Green Bay Packers (MR) – Jerry Tillery, DI, Notre Dame
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“Tillery is that good. Tillery is a top-10 player in this draft class.”13. Miami Dolphins (SP) – Brian Burns, Edge, Florida State
“If you’re looking at quarterbacks here, the next guys up are not here (as high first-round picks). Burns led the nation in pressures during the regular season.”
14. Atlanta Falcons (MR) – Ed Oliver, DI, Houston
“Atlanta has added athletes at every level, someone to pair with Grady Jarrett is a need.”
15. Washington Redskins (SP) – Deandre Baker, CB, Georgia
“The dropoff at cornerback is too big to not take Baker here whereas wide receivers can be selected early in Round 2.”
16. Carolina Panthers (SP) – Dalton Risner, OT, Kansas State
“Daryl Williams is only locked up for one more year … Risner can play anywhere along the offensive line and gives flexibility for Carolina.”
17. New York Giants (MR) – Jeffery Simmons, DI, Mississippi State
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“You get two blue-chip players with Jawaan Taylor and Simmons on the interior in this class so far.”18. Minnesota Vikings (MR) – Andre Dillard, OT, Washington State
“Minnesota goes offensive line and they go best available here.”
19. Tennessee Titans (SP) – A.J. Brown, WR, Ole Miss
“Tennessee is in a position to add playmakers … Brown can get open for Marcus Mariota.”
20. Pittsburgh Steelers (MR) – Devin Bush, LB, Michigan
“Bush can cover ground and adds coverage to the linebacking corps.”
21. Seattle Seahawks (SP) – Nasir Adderley, S, Delaware
“Adderley has legit free safety skills and the Seahawks need a true free safety with Earl Thomas’ departure.”
22. Baltimore Ravens (MR) – Cody Ford, OT, Oklahoma
“Offensive lineman gets more value in the Ravens potential run-heavy offense and Ford fits the need.”
23. Houston Texans (SP) – T.J. Hockenson, TE, Iowa
“Hockenson is a stretch the seam kind of guy who can get open.”
24. Oakland Raiders (MR) – Amani Oruwariye, CB, Penn State
“Positional value makes a reach here for a cornerback … Oruwariye had the best one-on-ones at the Senior Bowl.”
25. Philadelphia Eagles (SP) – David Long, CB, Michigan
“Long is sneaking into the first round as well as the Eagles need to continue to build cornerback depth.”
26. Indianapolis Colts (MR) – J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, WR, Stanford
“Arcega-Whiteside fits perfectly with what Indianapolis already has on offense.”
27. Oakland Raiders (MR) – Hakeem Butler, WR, Iowa State
“Pair Butler with Antonio Brown and Tyrell Williams, give Derek Carr no excuse.”
28. Los Angeles Chargers (SP) – Christian Wilkins, DI, Clemson
“The Chargers have had issues for years on the defensive interior and Wilkins brings a little bit more versatility.”
29. Kansas City Chiefs (SP) – Darnell Savage Jr., S, Maryland
“With sub-4.4 speed, he can fly, Savage accelerates through the catch point in coverage.”
30. Green Bay Packers (MR) – Andy Isabella, WR, UMass
“If you want to pencil him into the slot, sure, he can do that. But he is a vertical threat and can torch defensive backs.”
31. Los Angeles Rams (SP) – Chase Winovich, Edge, Michigan
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“The best edge defender to come out of Michigan, and he can win in the run game.”
32. New England Patriots (MR) – Dexter Lawrence, DI, Clemson
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“Lawrence is a disruptor on the interior and is only 21 years old.” Agamemnon
