He primarily served as a left tackle in college, and the Bucs do need to replace Donovan Smith. Louisville's YaYa Diaby may be listed as an edge, but he played in base three-man front for the Cardinals. Hooker can take a redshirt year. Maybe his 6'1" frame is maxed out around 230 pounds, but the second-line rover still presents intriguing traits, with his 4.49-second 40-yard-dash speed and 33-inch arms. "I like to watch film a lot," Stromberg said, per Fan Nation's Bo Marchionte. To be fair, Hall won't turn the edge like those previous edge defenders did for Pete Carroll, but he provides an explosive quality to work in a rotation with Uchenna Nwosu, Alton Robinson, Darrell Taylor and Boye Mafe. Pro Football Network recently updated their seven-round 2022 NFL Mock Draft, and they now have six Wildcats getting selected. Michael Wilson never had the chance to truly shine in Stanford's wonky passing attack, and injuries robbed him of becoming the wide receiver he can still be in the NFL. Harrison provides a young option capable of playing end and defensive tackle in sub-packages. Davante Adams is the game's premier route-runner, but he's not a burner. If Brian Robinson ever gets tired or is unavailable, Rodriguez can step right in and the physicality level won't drop off. Brown's speed is a massive upgrade over what the Eagles had in undrafted free agent Reed Blankenship last year. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Meanwhile, Turner has been often projected as a nickel corner, but his raw speed will likely keep him on the outside for now. In the second round, the Lions snag LaPorta over Notre Dame's Michael Mayer and Georgia's Darnell Washingtonboth of whom are still on the board despite being projected as first-round options. Hallett ran a quality 3-cone drill time (6.84 seconds) at his pro day and has extensive slot experience. 2023 NFL Draft: Packers select Charlotte WR Grant DuBose in seventh round, No. "You are with a bunch of big-time players," Schoonmaker said, per the San Francisco Gate's Jeff Jacobs. He has a good track record for getting into the backfield. He's a straightforward, between-the-tackles runner with some receiving ability, but he had too many concentration drops. OT; Junior; 6-4, 320 lbs; Iowa; Scouts Grade; Position Rank; Overall Rank; Arm Length 34" Hand Size 10-1/4" 40-YD Dash 4.85; Conference TBD; 2020 Draft Pick Info. Drew Sanders bet on himself, and the decision paid off greatly. "I pretty much had my mind made up the whole year," Kraft said, per the Sioux Falls Argus Leader's Matt Zimmer. Kenneth Walker III eclipsed 1,000 rushing yards as a rookie. "Sometimes with track guys they're a little bit out of control or there's some unnaturalness to them," Aggies head coach Jimbo Fisher said two years ago, per All Aggies' Cole Thompson. The rare edge/fullback hybrid has the quickness (6.76-second 3-cone drill), strength (27 bench press reps) and desire to make it as a lead blocker and special-teams beast. But his primary role entering the Indianapolis Colts' lineup will be as the offense's primary slot receiver. Turner's 178-pound frame is a cause for concern, although he didn't miss a single game over the last two seasons. While older, he's also a 6'5" target with 4.63-second 40-yard-dash speed. North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye discusses why he feels less pressure this season than he did last year. All three now form a solid trio of outside corners, along with K'Waun Williams in the slot, in a division where the group must face Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert twice a year. Granted, Miller served as the motor to the Horned Frogs offense during the team's run to the national title game. Burney flashed some blitzing potential as a box defender and held his own in coverage last season, when he finally cracked the Gators' starting lineup. The Tennessee Titans didn't waste much time Friday to trade up for Levis' services, and they did the right thing. Upon closer inspection, Charbonnet proved to be particularly effective on early downs. Iosivas was solid at the Reese's Senior Bowl but might have to earn a role on special teams to make it initially in Cincinnati. And two, he's a massive-legged boomer -- not the directional kicker New England has traditionally favored. The team lacked a true threat out of the slot. Tight ends are a quarterback's best friend, and multiple tight end sets can certainly help Love with protection. He's now added Tillman. Round 4, Pick 113: Clark Phillips III, CB, Utah. While undersized as an interior defender, Turner racked up 43.5 tackles for loss, 18 sacks and six forced fumbles between his two stops. A height-weight-speed prospect with monster kick-return production, Bolden has played all over the secondary and could be a matchup coverage piece if he can learn to be more disciplined in his approach. Levis is the ideal additionwhether it came in the first or second round. But the 176-pound Hyatt is primarily viewed as a vertical speedster. 6 overall Paris Johnson Jr., OT, Ohio State Round 2: No. Strengths: Heavy hands and raw strength, tackle versatility, smooth pass sets, good lateral legibility, long arms, Weaknesses: Wide hands, will struggle to drop his hips to anchor or uproot defenders. The fifth-year senior sells and runs crisp routes to create separation, even against cornerbacks with better top-end speed. After all, he was the nation's highest-graded returning defender entering last season, per Pro Football Focus. According to Pro Football Focus, he led all Big 12 receivers with 602 yards on throws of 20 yards or longer in 2022. A downhill, hard-hitting safety, Williamson tested well but doesn't always arrive at the ball on time. Athletes like Florida's Gevon Dexter Sr. typically aren't found playing nose tackle. In total, he earned 46 starts against college football's best competition. Granted, sacks weren't an official stat during Notre Dame's heyday, but it continues to be a nationally relevant program and produces significant NFL talent on a yearly basis. The consensus FCS All-American started games at left and right tackle. "My family really motivated me," Porter Jr. said, per Hal Habib of the Palm Beach Post. So, I know how to do all those.". The 22-year-old lineman joined the Badgers with full intention of playing offensive tackle. Jayden Reed's 1,026-yard performance during the 2021 campaign is the only time a Michigan State receiver eclipsed 1,000 yards in the last seven seasons. It's easier to point toward a player's athleticism, natural tools or big plays. Still, more needed to be done. He has the traits to make a roster. "There are a lot of differences to just being that close to the defensive linemen. Christian Watson. Follow full coverage of Tristan Wirfs during the 2020 NFL Draft on ESPN.com. Following a solid showing at the Reese's Senior Bowl, Hutchinson appeared to be more of a fourth-round prospect -- as he's similar to Jakobi Meyers in some respects -- but appears to be a solid sleeper for the Texans, who need WR help. In another, Downs is yet another undersized target in this class at 5'9" and 171 pounds. NFL teams are looking for positionless defenders who won't be exposed or forced to come off the field in certain sub-packages. Otherwise, the rest of Ojulari's skill set is up to snuff. Wingate last produced an NFL player who was drafted about 15 years ago (DB David Jones, a 2007 fifth-round pick), but NFL teams will turn over every rock to find quality punters. The 2019 247Sports 5-star recruit's career never developed as such. Strengths: Tall, athletic and fast, moves about the field well, enthusiastic blocker, Weaknesses: Older prospect, route running is a work-in-progress, not a ball-winner, limited production. Prior to last year's season-ending injury, Williams thrived as two-plus-year starter and team captain. Branch provides even more flexibility when working alongside Gardner-Johnson since both can start at safety or serve as the primary nickel corner. Kansas State's Julius Brents already has these physical traits. Strengths: Electric route-runner, short-area Houdini, elite production, added value as returner, Weaknesses: Tiny frame, small hands, limited catch radius, drops, marginal top-end speed, When someone refers to turning on a dime, they don't expect a tank to do so. After playing end in college, Brooks figures to move inside in the NFL -- after some tough testing numbers at his pro day. The elder Porter played 13 seasons in the NFL between the Pittsburgh Steelers, Miami Dolphins and Arizona Cardinals. Whether it's Cody Mauch's flowing red locks, front-toothless grin or five-position versatility, all of these things comprise maybe the most unique individual in this year's draft class. Let him play on the weak side and watch him rack up tackles as he runs down ball-carriers on the regular and comfortably drops into space to help in coverage. The 6'3 and 215-pound WR is a force on the outside, routinely plucking passes out of the sky and moving the chains. The 6'5", 285-pound edge-defender spent four seasons with the Monarchs. Demetrius Taylor, EDGE Appalachian St. First, Brown is just a good football player. "I feel like I just can't be stopped," Mingo told reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine. Mayer gives new quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo a security blanket over the middle of the field. Stevenson told The Draft Network's Justin Melo. Round 7, Pick 225: Jovaughn Gwyn, G, South Carolina. The group includes Atlanta's eight-player draft class, 13 undrafted free agents, 26 tryout players. To go along with Foskey's 20.5 sacks over the last two seasons, the consensus All-American also forced seven fumbles during that span. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. "I enjoy it. Here's the problem: All of those impressive traits don't translate on a down-by-down basis. Walking in the footsteps of a successful parent can be extremely difficult. He thus transferred to Arkansas and thrived. Dexter has the chance to immediately become the spearhead of the defense at 1-technique. For the Cleveland Browns, the organization knew it needed more at wide receiver this offseason. I feel I've always been a student of the game and have a great football IQ. An underrated athlete, Barnes plays with a decent nose for the ball and could be a solid Day 3 pickup because of his extensive special-teams experience in his college career. Nichols lit up the MAC in 2021 with 1,848 rush yards but fell off . He's an instant security blanket with fluidity in his route running to provide a reliable target and toughness to work the middle of the field. It's often said that a team can't have too many pass-rushers, and the Seahawks are testing that theory. The Atlanta Falcons' offensive line is now complete. Irrelevant. (74%*), 245 1. Yet the organization traded up in the second round to acquire Mims. One of the reasons why the Philadelphia Eagles own the league's best offensive line is because general manager Howie Roseman continually reinvests in the position group. Bernard-Converse might have been a bit overlooked as a prospect. He also showed the competitiveness to go up and get the football even as a smaller target (5'11", 187 lbs) with a surprisingly poor vertical (33.5 inches). In fact, he either tied for the top number or outright led the Fighting Irish in receptions each of his seasons on campus. So, quarterback Kyler Murray got his guy in the first. But the athleticism Tippmann displays at that size is truly rare. While Levis must be disappointed with falling out of the first round, he landed with an organization that's a perfect fit. Jones was a college corner who could be tried at safety at the next level. Dukes has been suspended by the team. The Princeton track star and deep-ball threat profiles as a less-explosive version of Christian Watson. Whatever the case, Tampa Bay adds yet another nasty blocker to go along with Wrifs and Ryan Jensen. . 5. Because he's almost an unknown quantity relative to other highly regarded tight ends. Maybe Tristan Wirfs flips from right to left tackle, and Mauch takes over at one of the guard spots, as he could easily start at left guard. Strengths: Consistent leg inside of 50, played well in big games, Weaknesses: Long-distance accuracy is suspect, The San Francisco 49ers making Michigan's Jake Moody the highest-drafted kicker since. He's 6'5" and 337 pounds with long arms (35 inches). "No one person should ever take me to the ground," Strange said last September, per the Daily Collegian's Zach Allen. "I know how to release. Mauch . Hooker suffered a torn ACL during a November contest against the South Carolina Gamecocks. Quarterbacks always retain value, particularly those with good physical traits who excelled in major conferences. He has a few burn marks in coverage on tape, but Ivey's length and good athletic traits make him a solid gamble at this stage. Clearly, the New Orleans Saints prioritized upgrades to their defensive front. Gardner-Johnson. But he doesn't play strong all the time and will drop eminently catchable passes. Two factors work against Dell. McBride has some outrageous tape, pinballing off would-be tacklers in every game I watched. Entering the year, Smith was generally considered a first-round talent. First, the team added left tackle Broderick Jones to complete their offensive line after offseason additions of Isaac Seumalo and Nate Herbig. He was from day one, he just took responsibilitywhen things were bad and when things were good.". Production is important, of course. We played a lot of man coverage.". The second is trying to slow all of the talented quarterbacks found in the loaded AFC. Downs adds extra value as a punt returner. A wide receiver room of Robert Woods, Nico Collins, Noah Brown, a healthy John Metchie III and Dell doesn't present a lot of name recognition, but the group definitely looks different than it did a year ago when the pass offense finished in the league's bottom 10. But the group deserves considerable credit for reaching such heights after enduring a 5-7 season and the departure of longtime head coach Gary Patterson in 2021. His approach has changed with the free-agent signing of Dalvin Tomlinson and Ika's selection. "We played a lot of man coverage at Miami. The Colorado Buffaloes are bringing in a lot of new talent on the basketball court, with Cody Williams as the biggest of them all. Green looks more like an athlete than a polished route runner, and he'll need a crash course on NFL route trees, but he's had pretty good production and possesses good length and burst. So far this offseason, the Saints added Bresse, Foskey, Nathan Shepherd and Khalen Saunders to revamp their defensive trenches. Yet there's not a lot to like with Cameron Latu's game. He's a run-and-chase linebacker. Overall, the Titans draft class so far is reflective of the franchise's philosophies. The 6'4", 229-pound signal-caller is big, sturdy and has an outstanding arm. So I'm really proud of myself and everything I accomplished.". View the most current football statistics for Tristan Nichols, Defensive Line, for the at The Football Database The first-team All-SEC defender has elite speed when he pins his ears back. Where will he play? His bowling ball approach to playing the position is an ideal complement to lead back Travis Etienne Jr. Plus, the 22-year-old rookie will have the opportunity to play opposite of and learn from Patrick Peterson. Only the Cleveland Browns' Ethan Pocic is a hair taller among the league's starting snappers. Oh, yeah, Rob Gronkowski. *Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine He might be a 5 technique in Green Bay. All rights reserved. The incoming rookie's vertical presence differentiates him from Tim Patrick, too. The former state (Kansas) champion high-hurdler is also a standout athlete with a 4.45-second 40-yard dash, 39-inch vertical and 10'7" broad jump. I trust my instincts.". According to Sports Info Solutions (h/t The Athletic's Nate Tice), the first-team All-American posted the third-best success rate on early downs and best overall first-down rush rate. From Major Media Outlets to NFL Team Personnel. 1 Georgia Bulldogs. As long as Tucker gets a clean release, he can take the top off a defense, which should help open up Josh McDaniels' offense. For today's linebacker prospects to truly hold value, they must be able to do more than just play their position at a high level. And Spears will help in setting the tone with a ground-and-pound approach. The previous LSU staff viewed Boutte as a first-round pick in the making, but his first season under Brian Kelly was a roadblock for Boutte's development. Our college football reporters break down what surprised them in this year's NFL draft based on covering these players over the past several years. Centers aren't built like Wisconsin's Joe Tippman all that often. They'll need to add just four players in order to completely fill the offseason roster, but they . Why? "What [NFL teams] want to see the most out of me is running double-move routes, opening up my route tree because we were an Air Raid offense.". Strengths: Experienced blocker, smooth pass set, uses length well, good play strength, Weaknesses: Footwork and placement are erratic, lapses in concentration. Entering the 2023 NFL draft, the general consensus floated somewhere between 15 to 20 legitimate first-round talents, while the depth and overall quality of He's known for elite intangibles and a gritty playing style. Tristan Wirfs moving to left tackle. Gwyn held his own at the Reese's Senior Bowl despite his 6-foot-2, 297-pound frame, and he'll almost certainly have to make it as a center in the NFL. Profiles On Top Players By Position In 2022 NFL Draft. Patrick Surtain II is a shutdown cover corner on one side of the Denver Broncos defense. Tank Dell is the snappiest route-runner in this year's draft class. Evans is a big-framed punter and kickoff specialist who dominated at the D-II level. With Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon already in tow, Stevenson can step in as the team's third cornerback and provide the depth needed in a secondary. Irrelevant. When an elite relative athletic score is sprinkled into the mix, Mingo's potential is as great as any wide receiver's in this class. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Logically, defenses became smaller to offset football's high-flying passing offenses. Bergeron will make a similar move from left tackle to guard, but he's better suited for the position. Who's up and who's down in the wake of the 2023 NFL Draft? Strengths: Long and strong and uses both traits against the run, bull-rusher to overpower interior blockers, sheds and hustles when fresh, Weaknesses: Subpar first-step quickness, tendency to play too high, limited pass-rusher, inconsistent motor. New England continued to bolster its secondary on Saturday and did so with the first 2023 NFL Draft selection of an HBCU player. . 3. The two-time first-team All-SEC selection started three full seasons. I love making contested catches. The addition of TCU's Kendre Miller in the third round is a luxury selection. The wide receiver did play in six games and contributed 417 yards as part of the Volunteers' reemergence onto the national scene. His testing certainly reflected expectations. For a team to benefit from the first part of who Downs is, it must accept the second. Wirfs was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round with the 13th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Daxton Hill, Cam Taylor-Britt and Tycen Anderson were added last year. Two years ago, Kyle Pitts was a true unicorn and was picked fourth, the highest ever selected at the position. It certainly fits Alabama's Jordan Battle. But his athletic traits at 6-foot-7 were enough to get him drafted. I'm gonna show it off.". NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. "He was so natural and smooth that he made it look easy. I'm not a one-dimensional player.". Humphries. After releasing Byron Jones, the team traded for Jalen Ramsey. "I couldn't be more pleased with how he's taken that upon himself. As such, Friday's Day 2 will be integral to how franchises build their draft classes. The Baltimore Ravens do it every time. Stroud's batterymate with this year's second-overall pick should have been strongly considered to make a smooth transition for the quarterback. "I think we were playing [Northern Iowa] and he's talking about egg science with their D-tackle. Granted, the program also features the reigning John Mackey Award winner in Brock Bowers, who'll likely be a top-10 draft pick during the 2024 cycle. Purple haze: Chargers take 3 players from TCU in NFL draft . Kelly publicly called Boutte out, which Bill Belichick won't be afraid to do if needed, but there's a playmaker to be groomed if Boutte buys in. However, ankle surgery derailed most of the prospect's final season on campus. At the same time, one can also find film of him falling off blocks and playing with heavy feet. When in doubt, draft an Alabama defensive lineman because you know they're going to be well-versed in how to stack and shed blocks. 2d Eric Karabell and Tristan H . But he's capable of playing all three receiver spots. The Draft Scout Database provides Many different Functions, Sorts, Exports & More for more than 25 Major Clients the past 15 Years. Exactly who those franchises were interested in targeting remains unknown, but they could still be in the mix, with multiple other teams also jockeying for positioning. But Hooker's potential red flags can't be entirely overlooked. The incoming rookie can make the switch permanent, with Ramsey and Xavien Howard primarily working on the outside. Peter Skoronski is the type of lineman the team needed to control the line of scrimmage. We viewed him as a top-150 prospect. "I'm 6'4", a little less than 250 pounds. Bergeron can certainly put a defender on skates when engaging as a run defender, though. Broeker has experience at left tackle and left guard and is a pretty nice pick at this point in the draft. The FCS product can line up at all five positions. The first-team All-Big Ten performer is undersized at 6'3" and 245 pounds, but he posted elite athletic metrics across the board. Eric Edholm provides analysis for each player selected in Rounds 6 and 7 below. The Pittsburgh Steelers are systematically going about their business by filling areas of need with excellent values. This year's center class might not light up the marquee, but it's definitely one of the stronger position groups, with its overall quality and number of prospects who could become starters. The younger Porter, who played at North Allegheny Senior High Schoola suburb of Pittsburghand went to Penn State, will stay in the Keystone State. WR . The high school quarterback began the transition to tight end at the prep level but didn't fully embrace the move until he arrived at Michigan as a 225-pound prospect. Nichols was not invited to the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, but at his pro day, he measured in at 5'9 . Previously, the Colts' wide receiver corps was full of trees. The 21-year-old is a defensive chess piece who's capable of affecting the game whether he's lined up outside an offensive tackle or playing off the ball. "Just really a legacy standpoint for me. The Kansas City Chiefs have been outstanding in adding offensive line talent in the draft recently with the previous addition of Creed Humphrey and Trey Smith. Right now, the early entrant is still a ways from being what he can become. This is the gamble-on-traits portion of the draft, and Hawkins oozes them at nearly 6-foot-2 with good foot speed and 32-inch arms. Going into last season, the Bruin posted the second-highest percentage of missed tackles forced by a Pac-12 running back since the start of the 2016 campaign, per Pro Football Focus. If not for Florida's Anthony Richardson, Levis would be considered the most physically imposing QB in the group. "When you look at it last year, you just kind of say what was the strength of last year's team, and really, truly, it was leadership," Dykes said, per CBS Sports' Garrett Podell. A foot injury cost him the end of the '20 and beginning of the '21 seasons, and an undisclosed injury prevented him from playing a full 2022 campaign as well. I'm a bigger guy, but I know how to switch it up as well. Strengths: Perfect build for nose tackle, nearly immovable, gets extension and sheds blocks, some pass-rush potential and awareness to knock passes down, Weaknesses: Not an explosive or nimble athlete, tends to stand up a big when he wears down, still developing a pass-rush plan. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, Roy K. 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He was tied for third in the nation this past season with six interceptions. (1%*), SAN DIEGO COUNTY CREDIT UNION HOLIDAY BOWL. It's surprising that the long-limbed, athletic Ojomo would last this long in a DT-deficient draft class. Strengths: Outstanding first-step quickness and lateral agility, good pad level, actively tries to rip football away, consistent motor, Weaknesses: Lacks girth and length, will be pushed around by double-teams, overall inconsistency.
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