The 2022 Draft has come to a close. I cannot wait to start looking at the 2023 class. Below you will find the collection of my profiles for each position, a total of 238 prospects. If I had to give out awards for draft day winners four teams come to mind, the New York Jets, the Kansas City Chiefs, the Baltimore Ravens, and the Philadelphia Eagles. The Jets came away with a strong first 3 picks getting great value at 26 with Jermaine Johnson. The Chiefs will attempt to replace the energy of Mathieu with Trent McDuffie, found excellent value in Karlaftis who will allow Jones to move back inside. Skyy Moore gives them a potential replacement for Hill and they found great value in the mid rounds. They filled needs but did so without reaching, they deserve a round of applause for the potential heist they pulled off. The Ravens put on a clinic accruing very talented players, I am lower on Linderbaum, but grabbing Travis Jones in the third and Armour-Davis in the fourth was not something I thought would be possible. And finally, My Philadelphia Eagles. I may be biased but they had a great draft. Davis will allow Gannon to run his defense leaving him with no excuses this year. I have reflected a lot on the Jurgens pick. If you removed all the quarterbacks Jurgens would've been the 53rd best player on Daniel Jeremiah's board so the value was technically spot on even though I was much lower on him. Was it a pick of need, yes, this will be Kelce's last year and if we believe Hurts needs a high level center to be the best he can be then it explains the pick. The concerns are we have considerable holes and could have drafted projected starters and day one impact players. Choosing Nakobe Dean in the third round could be the steal of the draft if he remains healthy. Lastly, we cannot forget the move to acquire AJ Brown giving Siriani and Hurts all the ammo they need to prove themselves. Only time will tell who really won this draft though.
+2021 Accuracy
Skylar Thompson QB Kansas St
+Big time throws
+NFL throws
+Mobility
+Split time/beat out auburn transfer prior to 2021
+Leader
+Ability to avoid the sack
+Good vision
+Tremendous burst
+Good pass blockingSpiller does a lot of things well but his vision remains his top trait. His patience and ability to find cutback lanes is impressive. He clearly has a nice grasp of the playbook, line assignments, and completely trust the guys in front of him. Spiller is a real nice combination of size, footwork, and contact balance and he deploys all of these factors to make men miss. I have concerns on his long speed as the tape shows he doesn't have it and while he is a non-factor in the passing game he could see time in a 3-down role due to his blocking ability. Ball security seems to be a point of focus for Spiller in 2021. While he hasn't lost many fumbles in his career, so you won't find them in the stat sheet, he is playing smarter and is doing a nice job at it.
+Elite level vision
+Contact balance
+Quick acceleration
+Good pass blocking
+CreativityWilliams is a well balanced back. His size is a plus as he is blessed with the low center of gravity and the compact power you sometimes see in smaller backs. Using these traits and his speed, he is able to convert plenty of power in short yardage and it allows him to stay on his feet when facing contact. He shows good patience and vision, and he's not afraid to bounce it outside to make a play. He can be overly patient and the hole can close; I think he needs to do a better job of trusting his instincts and make the cut up field as I feel like he can sometimes negate his own speed with these decision making issues. Obviously, size gives you concerns about durability and ability to be a "bell cow" or a three down back. We already see the talent as a pass catcher but the improvements we've seen as a blocker, as he is very willing to get dirty and is intelligent in the backfield, show me he's a guy I want for my football team.
Badie is an athletic freak. He looks and plays bigger than listed; he keeps his feet moving and he just does a fantastic job converting speed to power. He plays fast, accelerates fast, and makes quick decisions. The negative to this is he lacks patience and his vision isn't at a level were coach would be confident in those quick decisions. I am higher than most on his blocking and think there could be something there and of course he is dynamic in the passing game. I like the game Badie has put together and he fits the mold of what the modern NFL is looking for.
+Good speed
+Speed to power conversation
+Quickness
-Not involved as a receiver
-Lacks top end speed
-Rarely makes man miss
+Power and contact balance
+Short area quickness
+Good level of intelligence
Is he a cannonball, a bowling ball, or the Tasmanian Devil? All I know for sure is he plays with a crazy level of energy; he really is a fun watch. Low center of gravity enhances his punishing power whether its a defender or his own teammate. He displays quick strikes in his cuts and a good level of burst. The long speed isn't there and there's a lack of utilization in the passing game. The most concern is his vision and decision making, it's the make or break trait of a running back, his talent to make men miss and put guys into the dirt is there, you just have to ask yourself if you can develop the eyes.
+Power
+Jump cuts; quick and efficient
-Wish he displayed a little more power
-Not there yet as a receiver but there is promise
-Long speed
+Power
+Speed
+Athleticism for size
Criminally underutilized talent at Ohio State he should have transferred a long time ago. He has great size and is a bruiser, he also shows great athleticism regardless of size. He is a willing and sound pass blocker but lacks usage as a pass catcher. My main concerns are the lack of development in the mental aspects of running the football due to limited reps. One has to think there are reason this massive talent was always the odd man out of the running back rotation. One also needs to question why has has stayed, is it loyalty to a fault. I do not know, but these are questions scouts and coaches are going to ask.
+Power
+Speed
+Athleticism for size
-Lack of speed
-Lacks consistent pull away speed
+Size
+Body control
+Promising release toolkit
+Smart route runner, understands leverage and hiding in a defensive backs blind spot
+Ability to make people miss and power through them
+Easy elevatorRomeo Doubs WR Nevada
I mean wow, elite quickness that is only rivaled by his technique. Advanced release toolkit, sharp cuts, hip sink, good hand fighter, and great hands; he's nearly got it all put together. Size will be a concern, there is only so much you can do when facing press but he has shown he can do it and most of his career at Western Michigan has been split out wide. The one thing that needs improvement is release consistency, he has the footwork and a variety of moves he just needs to apply the same focus he has had on his lower half to his upper half as too often he leaves his chest open. There are reps that are perfect and then there are some you'd think he'd win but he doesn't. Clean it up and he'll find himself likely making a significant impact on any offense.
Positives
Williams will give his next team flexibility as he can play out wide and out of the slot. He is just an elite athlete that has game changing speed that eliminates pursuit angles. That athleticism lends itself to his route running and his release but they are still inconsistent in terms of technique with some false steps and I feel his stance can be adjusted, but easy path to elite status through development. For how little reps he has had I am very impressed at how advanced his route running and releases are. His experience as a gunner could've helped him in this development and when your this good of a wide receiver and producing highlights as a gunner on the punt team your going to get attention for NFL teams. In limited career opportunities he's also shown nice body control when catching against the sideline. Sky is the limit for Williams in my opinion. Getting reps, working on his technique, and learning to combat physicality at the line and within the route will be paramount.
+Route running potential
+Elite gunner
+Just an elite athlete
-Raw
-Struggled with consistency against physicality
+Good release; reps against press are encouraging, frame gives you pause however
+Most advanced route runner in the class; he is an elite route technician
+Good separatorTreylon Burks is a big body wideout who primarily played out of the slot, an astonishing 77% of the time. Now why is he primarily working out of the slot when he is so physically gifted? Usually it's because you either don't trust him against a teams best corner or you do not like his ability to fight off press man. For Arkansas, it could be a combination of these elements, but the last and strongest argument is their scheme as Burks was their best player and athlete on offense and they used him in creative ways to manufacture touches. This limited his development and route tree so an NFL team does have some work to do, but I like the base. More than that, I love his effort, always looks to effect a play whether or not he was really ever a possibility, and without being an insider, this indicates to me he does and will put in the work. An excellent athlete for his size, he can make men miss and power through them. While the route running itself is underdeveloped I believe he attacks zone coverage very well using both his athleticism and patience to find soft spots. There are some drops but he still has very good hands, I fell like there's untapped play strength at the catch point, especially over the middle of the field and that is a bit concerning to me because as of right now that is where Burks will need to live at the next level.
+Speed
+Promising release
+Good instincts vs zone coverage
+Ability to make men miss and power through them
+Effort
-Route tree
-Consistent play strength at catch point on non-high point balls
-77% of snaps have come from slot
Quarterback: 2022 NFL Draft Profiles
Grading Scale
First Rounders: 90 or greater
Second Rounders: between 84 and 89.99
Third Rounders: between 79 and 83.99
Fourth Rounders: between 75 and 78.99
Fifth Rounders: between 72 and 74.99
Sixth Rounders: between 70 and 71.99
Seventh Rounder and UDFA: 69.99 or less
Sam Howell QB North Carolina
Sam Howell is a quarterback you'd be comfortable building a system around and having him work that system. He has ran a lot of RPO's but you see a lot of promise when the plays expand and he goes through multiple progressions. He has a good amount of confidence and you can see he leads his team. Howell has enough arm strength to throw the deep ball. I do have concerns on his velocity fluctuations, accuracy, and placement, but I think it has a lot to do with paranoid footwork at times which can be fixable. When Howell is on, the ball comes out nice, then we see moments where something with him just didn't seem right or he makes a throw harder than it is by being unset and on the move. Small tweaks and finding consistency/repeatability will clear some of these issues, its just easier said then done. I like what I see, I do see a potential starter, I fear we won't see a complete game changer from him at the NFL level because of the inconsistency and that's what you look for in a Franchise QB.
Positives
+Confidence+Lives for the 4th quarter clutch
+Nice control on the deep ball
+Looks good when asked to go through multiple progressions
+Throw on the run potential
+Significant improvement throwing outside the numbers in 2021
+Age
Negatives
-Too many boneheaded decisions for any offensive scheme let alone an RPO-type-Vision and decision making can disappear often
-Velocity can disappear
-Paranoid when offensive line starts to fail
-Accuracy issues
-Placement issues around the LOS
-Too many hospital balls to not call it a problem
-Unnecessary moments of poor footwork
-Would rather attempt to power through defenders than protect himself and ball
Grade: (86.725)
Comp: Baker Mayfield
Carson Strong QB Nevada
I mean, I'm impressed. Quick delivery and easy motion with high level velocity and ability to hit all levels of the field. He isn't a prefect prospect, consistent pressure still has an effect. The arm consistency can be questioned at times with both under and over throws that may coincide with inconsistency in the footwork, but for the most part I really like what I see there. At the next level his offense will be designed with him as a pocket passer. While he has shown good ability for quick evading movements in the pocket; he is not a guy you want going mobile. The mechanics, the arm, the play, they all leave me very impressed. I do need to note the red flags with his knee disorder. Obviously, I am not a doctor nor do I have access to his medical records, but feel like it could be an issue and remove him from some teams boards all together. Based on a PFF article he stated he had what other sites describe as the "last resort" surgery where they replace the cartilage. Based on what I have read about the disorder, he would be removed from my draft board.
Positives
+Protect ball with two hands
+Quick delivery
+Easy motion
+Bright spots in the mental side of the game
+Velocity
+Arm strength
+Visible game improvements
+Quick evading ability
+Captain
+Pre-snap responsibilities
Negatives
-Air raid system-Competition level
-Lacks running ability; not recommended to play out of structure; injury/condition could explain issues
-Consistent pressure can weigh on him
-Consistent accuracy
Red Flag: Knee Disorder (Osteochondritis Dissecans Lesion), had multiple surgeries with one being described as "last resort", possible for it symptoms to come back and early arthritis, some are suggested to stop repetitive motion sports like being a quarterback or pitcher. I wouldn't be too confident with him on my board.
Grade: (86.575)
Malik Willis QB Liberty
Malik Willis is a fun watch. Elite playmaker at the quarterback position. Good speed and cutting ability that combines with real nice contact balance. He has the arm, great strength and velocity allows him to hit any throw. The theme of Willis' game however seems to be inconsistency. Terrible accuracy and placement plague his tape and looks to really stem from his footwork; he has however shown significant improvement in 2021 showing a better ability to get his feet in the ground and better form on his hitches. Willis also has severe decision making issues when it comes to timing. He looks off defenders well, especially when he manipulates the safeties to open up the deep passing game. His internal clock just needs to be sped up as he tends to let a play extend too long when his checkdown option is free and open. All in all, Willis has traits you identify as special and the things that need developing are ones coaches take chances on to develop. I am a fan, but I'm not delusional.
Positives
+Elite playmaker+Arm strength
+Elite velocity
+Ability to throw on the run
+Looks off coverages
+Contact balance
+Significant improvements to base in 2021
Negatives
-Inconsistent base; heel clicking-Accuracy and placement
-Ball protection
-Timing issues in pocket
Grade: (84.125)
Matt Corral QB Mississippi
Matt Corral is frustrating to watch. It is obvious there is tremendous talent here, but he's got a some things to work on. The good thing is there is only one thing holding back most of that talent, and it is his feet. Corral regularly plays on his tip toes, so the refusal to plant his back foot with all his cleats in the ground limits his ability to drive the ball and it effects the ability to throw accurately with good placement. When Corral has good footwork we get a glimpse of the arm he has and it could be the best in the draft. He does a great job doing full body resets to get the best throwing angle and a lot of these throws are where his good footwork pops up as they eliminate a lot of wasted movement and his inability to settle in the pocket. Corral also has decision making issues but not to the extent as people think in my opinion. He has some over confidence in his arm and that wouldn't be a problem if his footwork was actually better. He is also overly trusting in Lane Kiffin's scheme/playcalling; throwing into some tight windows he just cannot hit with the poor footwork. It could also be a vision thing as I feel like Corral plays most of the game using his peripherals scanning the field and can get caught by blurring out what's right in front of him to the point in the Arkansas game I really thought he may be color blind. If Corral connects with his lower half the sky is the limit for him.
Positives
+Velocity is there and it may be elite but remains untapped because of footwork+Promising ability to hit every level of the field
+Runs through progressions real well
+Some under center and play action work
+Has bought into system and trust his teammates
+Good runner with a good slide
+Arm angle manipulation
+Quick reset of body that puts him on target with throw
+Throwing motion
Negatives
-Plays on his tip toes-Arkansas game saw 6 interception; should of had 7 or 8; multiple 4+ interception games
-Over confidence in arm
-Overly trust Lane Kiffin's scheme and playcall
-Vision is all over the place
-Velocity and arm strength disappear due to footwork
-Average accuracy
Grade: (83.2)
Kenny Pickett QB Pittsburgh
Pickett is an interesting case study. Pre-2021 there wasn't much to like about his play on the field. I questioned his ability to throw the long ball consistently as there are plenty of under throws on tape. I thought it may be more of an accuracy issue as that is something that Pickett really lacked. In 2021, improvements to his footwork are backed by the crazy improvements throwing deep and outside the numbers. He continues to excels outside of structure with good enough athleticism. Pickett does a nice job going through his progressions but there's certainly some decision making issues, some over confidence in the arm, not throwing the correct read, or moving off his read too early and bailing on the pocket. The biggest remaining concern is velocity as I just don't see Pickett's ability to drive the ball consistently. One could attribute this to his hand size; it's a concern as Pickett wears two gloves, assumingly to get a better grip on the ball. Balls in the NFL are bigger than they are in college and it is completely fair to question how his velocity and accuracy will translate. The Senior Bowl was not kind to Pickett, from not measuring his hand size due to his "double jointed thumb" to the poor performance in practice due to weather. If you do not play in a dome, I would have a real hard time keeping him on my board.
Positives
+Athleticism+2021 Accuracy
+Ability to throw on the run
+Good footwork; not great
+Decent ability to go through his reads
Negatives
-Production pre 2021-Decision making is spotty; can get tunnel vision
-Inaccurate pre 2021; significantly improved in 2021
-Ability to drive the ball consistently
Red Flag: Hand size issues, self described as "double jointed" that causes thumb to point in odd direction. Enough of an issue to use gloves while playing for better grip.
Grade (82.8)
Desmond Ridder QB Cincinnati
I like Ridder, I do not love Ridder. There are certainly moments in his game where he shows off nice placement and velocity. When he is on he shows he has a good grasp of the mental aspect of the game and you can tell he prepares well. The problem is he's rarely on, showing too much inconsistency to his game and that's why some teams will stay away. Ridder has body alignment issues where he never sets himself to fully throw to one side of the field. There are also some footwork inconsistencies. If you draft Ridder it will take time to work out some of these bad habits and reset his lower half.
Positives
+Athleticism+Good arm strength when mechanics are correct
+Captain
+Flashes are there
+Even though he has elite athletic ability I would call him a pass first quarterback
Negatives
-Footwork-Lower body alignment
-Consistency
-Decision making
-Decision making
-Below average accuracy
-Inconsistent placement
-Inconsistent arm strength and velocity
Grade: (80.9)
Kaleb Eleby QB Western Michigan
Eleby has a nice arm, but what really stands out to me regarding Eleby is his mechanics. Does a real nice job keeping his feet set, drives through his body well and his arm action is top notch, zero wasted motion. However, there are moments where all of the mechanical success disappears and it leaves you scratching your head. He has a stocky build and looks ready to just absorb every hit he takes. I wouldn't consider him a good athlete but I don't consider him inept. He was not asked to do a lot on the decision making side pre or post snap and the accuracy is around average. Like a lot of others in this class there traits to like and traits that you won't like. Needs more skill refinement.
Positives
+Good arm
+Mechanically strong
+Stocky build
Negatives
-Average placement-Not really an athlete
-Not really the decision maker
-While strong mechanically consistency is lacking in footwork
Grade: (78.65)
Bailey Zappe QB Western Kentucky
I am a Zappe fan, at Western Kentucky he has shown significant improvement and let me tell you I feel like I am underselling it. He does a nice job transitioning pre-snap to post-snap, making correct reads. He has good enough velocity and arm strength to operate. At Houston Baptist he had a real inability to use his lower half, his mechanics where all arm, and now you can see he worked hard the offseason, the footwork has been cleaned up and he is doing a great job at resetting and driving through his throws. Average accuracy as a whole but he throws a nice deep ball. There's still things to clean up but I love the improvements I saw from him coming into a higher level program.
Positives
+Decisive
+Smart
+Slightly adaptable arm angle
+Significant footwork and mechanical improvements at Western Kentucky
+Does a nice job getting through progressions and reading coverage
Negatives
-Average placement-Pocket paranoia at Houston Baptist, better at Western Kentucky
-Bad footwork at Houston Baptist
-All upper half at Houston Baptist
Grade: (78.575)
Brock Purdy QB Iowa State
Brock Purdy is a guy that looks destined to be a better quarterback at the next level than at college. Elite level footwork, always keeping his back cleats planted. Purdy also throws with great anticipation regularly getting the ball out before the receiver has hit his spot. His mechanics, poise, and mental aptitude are a beautiful thing to watch when he is on. Purdy, while not great in the athleticism department, shows he is a smart runner and a very deceptive runner with a go to pump fake move that has tricked many. The problem is he is not always on. Purdy needs to find his way to consistency and while the skill players around him may not help him much besides his running back, Purdy just needs to stay focused on his game.
Positives
+Elite level footwork+Stellar anticipation on throws
+Good accuracy; but inconsistent game to game
+Runs through his progressions well
+Poise in the pocket
+Smart runner
+Angles his drop well to line up his throw
Negatives
-Throwing on the run downfield; losses arm strength-Inconsistent accuracy
-Inconsistent arm strength
Grade: (77.925)
Skylar Thompson QB Kansas St
Thompson is a dual threat QB in a pro style offense. His running ability is his star trait but there is something to like with his passing ability. He has shown growth year after year even though he has been limited with injuries. He has good ability to throw on the run and there are many big time "NFL throws" on his tape as he has a nice arc on his deep ball. While his ability to get the ball downfield is decent it can be inconsistent in both power and accuracy. Moving forward the focus will be on building and developing that arm as there is a base to build off of.
Positives
+Pro style/college mixture+Big time throws
+NFL throws
+Mobility
+Touch
+Long ball arc
+Accurate
Negatives
-Inconsistent feet-Production
-Usage
-Usage
Red Flag: Injuries in consecutive years; small hands
Grade: (71.925)
Jack Coan QB Notre Dame/Wisconsin
I just don't see "Fanchise Quarterback" from Coan. He does things well; he goes through his progressions well, will hit the checkdown, and shows off nice footwork in the pocket. The arm strength is fine, doesn't always have velocity on the deep ball. His accuracy is off from time to time but his placement can really be all over the place in the underneath and intermediate game and that gives me real concern. Coan may be a capable backup, I just don't see "the guy" from his game.
Positives
+Fine arm strength; nothing notable either way+Goes through progressions well
+Good footwork
Negatives
-Accuracy inconsistency-Placement issues
-Not needed to win games at Wisconsin
-Not needed to win games at Wisconsin
Grade (71.7)
Dustin Crum QB Kent St
Crum has one of the cleanest throwing motions I have ever seen, there is zero wasted motion. He gets the ball out quick, has good velocity and good arm strength. He has nice footwork inside the pocket, has shown the ability to avoid the sack while keeping two hands on the football and the ability to tuck and run. Crum doesn't come without deficiencies however. He plays with zero anticipation that nearly negates his elite level throw mechanics and his vision is missing in action. Combining these two things and we see some serious issues when throwing over the middle of the field and deep which is backed up by his spray charts and grades. There's lots to like about Crum and I may be high on him, but you really have a great base to work with here if your looking to pick a quarterback to develop.
Positives
+Production+Split time/beat out auburn transfer prior to 2021
+Leader
+Ability to avoid the sack
+Decent runner
+Easy and clean mechanics no wasted motion
+Velocity
+Arm strength
Negative
-Vision-Unreliable accuracy
-Zero anticipation on throws
Grade: (71.225)
D’Eriq King QB Miami
Uber athletic QB who also spent time at KR and WR for Houston. Size may limit King but its his arm, decision making, and inconsistency are what hurt him the most. King has moments that make you really consider whether he can get it done as an NFL Quarterback, but then that comes crushing down against stiffer competition. I have been so up and down with him, probably a creative hybrid/gadget role fitting somewhere between Laviska Shenault and Greg Ward is in his future.
Positives
+Athlete+Little wasted motion on throwing mechanics
+Moments that make you go maybe there something there
-Paranoid/early runs
+Moments that make you go maybe there something there
Negatives
-Short-Paranoid/early runs
-Lacks arm strength
-Lacks accuracy
-Poor decision making on throws
-Inconsistent footwork
-Inconsistent footwork
Grade: (62.45)
Running Back: 2022 NFL Draft Profiles
Grading Scale
First Rounders: 90 or greater
Second Rounders: between 84 and 89.99
Third Rounders: between 79 and 83.99
Fourth Rounders: between 75 and 78.99
Fifth Rounders: between 72 and 74.99
Sixth Rounders: between 70 and 71.99
Seventh Rounder and UDFA: 69.99 or less
Breece Hall RB Iowa State
Patience, that is Hall's key trait and it is elite. Hall is a big back who does an excellent job of using his other abilities off of his patience and vision. Hall does a nice job to get skinny for his size, once he see's the hole and plants he has incredible burst that he does a nice job of sustaining when he sees open field. He has decent contact balance and power but his calling card at the next level will be the patience, vision, and his ability to plant and go.Positives
+Elite level patience+Good vision
+Tremendous burst
+Good pass blocking
+Faster than you'd think
Negatives
-Underutilized in the passing game; may be some promise there-Contact balance and power while decent is not what I would think of for a running back at his size and speed
Grade: (84.625)
Isaiah Spiller RB Texas A&M
Positives
+Size+Elite level vision
+Contact balance
+Quick acceleration
+Good pass blocking
+Cutting ability
-Nothing notable in passing game
Negatives
-Long speed-Nothing notable in passing game
Grade: (84.075)
Kenneth Walker III RB Michigan State
A Wake Forrest transfer, Walker is a well balanced back. He has speed, vision, elite level cutting ability and creativity. While he has very good contact balance he isn't overly powerful as his staggering amount of broken tackles may suggest. He shows promise as a blocker but isn't a factor in the passing game. There is not much to dislike about Walker's ability, like I said he is a very well balanced back that is very fun to watch.Positives
+Vision+Creativity
+Quick cuts
+Promising blocker
+Promising blocker
+Contact balance
Negatives
-None factor in passing game-Not overly powerful as his broken tackles suggest
-Movement can be frantic
Grade: (83.575)
Kyren Williams RB Notre Dame
Positives
+Teammates praised leadership+Good pass catcher
+Willing and intelligent blocker
+Good speed; not always consistent
+Good cutting ability
+Willing and intelligent blocker
+Good speed; not always consistent
+Good cutting ability
+Low center of gravity; contact balance; stiff arm
+Makes something out of nothing (Bad run blocking offensive line)
Negatives
-Can be overly patient-Can bounce play outside incorrectly
-Size doesn't always benefit him
-Speed usage inconsistent
-Ball security
Grade: (80)
Kevin Harris RB South Carolina
Harris is a thumper, the dude just does not stop moving those legs to keep moving forward, he is a force. Good size, good speed, good enough cutting ability, and like I said just amazing power. He was a PFF star in 2020 and he was playing around a great offensive line in terms of run blocking. To put it into perspective, he was getting 2.89 yards per carry before he was touched, this year he's getting less than a yard before someone contacts him, yet he still averages 4 yards a carry. Is he excellent in every category, no, but he's very good in a lot of areas and shows real promise in the passing game on limited reps.
Positives
+Power+Legs always churning
+Speed
+Acceleration
+Quickness
+Ball security
Negatives
-Low passing game usage; encouraging tape thoughGrade: (79.55)
Hassan Haskins RB Michigan
Haskins has some fun traits to play with. Really great contact balance and power in a large back. He has a well developed stiff arm and nice ump cuts behind the line of scrimmage to find his opening. He is an excellent blocker but the experience just isn't there yet. He lacks that next level speed to breakaway. His decision making could use some fine tuning but see an easy path for growth there
Positives
+Size+Strength
+Blocking ability
+Nice cutting ability
Negatives
-Lacks that next level speed-Lack of play in the passing game
-Decision making can come quicker
Grade: (78.55)
Tyler Allgeier RB BYU
I am a big fan of Allgeier. He shows good speed and has shown great vision and patience in the back field utilizing cutback lanes and breaking nice runs. He is listed at a good size and shows nice power in his runs. He lacks reps as a runner which isn't a bad thing but also lacks receptions. I feel he was underutilized in passing game but he does need work as a blocker. An area of struggle I see is past the line of scrimmage he can be indecisive in terms of directionality but also footwork and what move to make on defenders creating a lot of wasted motion. All in all, I see a very well rounded back and one I would say could be the best one in the draft if developed correctly.
Positives
+Vision and patience+Contact balance
+Power
+Power
+Speed
+Promising 3 down ability
+Promising 3 down ability
+Team guy; Stepped in to play LB for team in 2019
Negatives
-Lacks career reps (also a plus)-Underdeveloped blocker
-Quickness is inconsistent
Grade: (78.325)
Comp: Ryan Mathews
Ronnie Rivers RB Fresno State
I am going to be a lot higher on Rivers than just about everyone else. Rivers displays some elite quickness and good burst; he just lacks the long speed to certify him as electric. He is very active in the passing game as he is a great blocker for his size both in technique and willingness and has receiving reps lining up all over the field. He won't be a bell cow because of his size but he will have a sizable role whichever team decides to bring him on. That team will have a lot to work with but their main focus of development will be his initial vision as there are many moments where he should be stopped due to bad decision making but he does well to use his abilities find a new hole.
+Acceleration
+Slippery
+Good pass blocking
Positives
+Elite level quickness+Acceleration
+Slippery
+Good pass blocking
+High level usage in passing game; (backfield, slot and out-wide)
+Doesn't shy away from contact
Negatives
-Long speed-Not going to be a bell cow due to size
-Secondary vision is promising but first decision isn't always right
-Secondary vision is promising but first decision isn't always right
Grade: (77.825)
Tyler Badie RB Missouri
Positives
+Looks bigger than listed+Good speed
+Speed to power conversation
+Quickness
+Decisive
+Passing game involvement
Negatives
-Patience and visionGrade: (77.125)
Zamir White RB Georgia
I love a decisive back and that is what White is, when he finds his hole he gets through it with speed and converts it to power with ease. Vision, decisiveness, speed, power, quick efficient cuts, Zamir White is a very complete running back. White doesn't come without issues; he has health concerns that start at his birth and tore his ACL in 2018. He isn't involved in the passing attack at all and has only seen limited reps each game because of this and a crowded running back room that Georgia always seems to have.
+Good speed
+Power
+Jump cuts; quick and efficient
+Ability to get skinny
Positives
+Size+Good speed
+Power
+Jump cuts; quick and efficient
+Ability to get skinny
+Vision
+Decisive
-Not involved in passing game
Negatives
-Health concerns; torn ACL in 2018-Not involved in passing game
-Takes a lot of clean hits
-Reps; lack of usage
Grade: (77.05)
Keaontay Ingram RB USC
Big fan of Keaontay Ingram. He may lack high end speed, but shows good burst, great flexibility and quickness to make men miss. He has good instincts regularly finding cut back lanes. He holds onto the ball well too. I do not see a big impact as a receiver out of the backfield and he was a poor blocker. If he can find consistency he can have a big impact for a team.
Positives
+Good burst+Ball security
+Nice flexibility in his cuts
+Good instincts
Negatives
-Lacks speed-Terrible blocker
-Consistent power
Grade: (76.8)
Jerome Ford RB Cincinnati
Running behind a very good run blocking offensive line, Ford displays good speed to power conversion, great linear speed and acceleration, and a knack for the jump cut as he is very efficient in his movements. He is compact for his size which helps him covert his speed to power. He does a real nice job of understanding defender angles and momentum as you regular see him press the crease into his line and then using his high level cutting ability hits the hole giving himself a better angle to avoid tackles. His poor ball security will be an issue but is a fixable one. I really question how Alabama let him get away.
Positives
+Good linear speed+Speed to power conversion
+Compact for size
+Good blocker; some mistakes to clean up but has shown the ability
+High level contact balance
+Nice understanding to press the crease then hit the hole
Negatives
-Poor ball security-Not involved as a receiver
Grade: (75.925)
Zonovan "Bam" Knight RB NC State
Zonovan Knight is a power back with speed. He does a nice job powering through contact and utilizing his speed in the open field. There is also some good quickness to his game in those open field situations. Knight does come with his fair share of issues. While he's a power back his frame doesn't match his on paper size; he has ball security issues; he is an after thought in the passing game and is not a good blocker. Bam is a well packaged back that can instantly make an impact on the first two downs and with development maybe finds himself labeled as a bell-cow.
+Good level of quickness
+Speed
-Low usage in passing situations
-Poor blocker
-Contact balance and power are underdeveloped
Positives
+Power and contact balance+Good level of quickness
+Speed
Negatives
-Ball security issues-Low usage in passing situations
-Poor blocker
Grade: (75.8)
Pierre Strong Jr RB South Dakota State
High level speed and moments where he'll display a nice jump cut or stiff arm, but I see a lack of consistent agility, power, and contact balance. He is a terrible blocker, but does show some promise as a receiver. It doesn't tell the full story, but his offensive line was very good this year. About 56% of his yards this season came before he was touched, that's good for 2nd most in the FBS and FCS (minimum of 100 carries).
+Promise as a receiver
Positives
+Ball security+Promise as a receiver
+Top speed
+Internal GPS
+Good quickness but limited
Negatives
-Terrible blocker-Contact balance and power are underdeveloped
Grade: (75.025)
James Cook RB Georgia
Cook is already an elite level receiving back and will be featured heavily as such at the NFL level. However, there seems to be a real inconsistency or even a limit on his explosiveness. He doesn't have top end speed nor does he have the moves to make men miss at even a semi-consistent level. I think his vision is promising but again his running skills are underdeveloped due to the rotational backfield and massive talent Georgia carries. I do not know if Cook ever finds himself to be a "running back" but from his first Sunday he will be a premier receiving threat and should have a long career.
Positives
+Elite receiving back+Excellent route runner
+Promising vision
Negatives
-Split time in backfield-Lacks top end speed
-Rarely makes man miss
Grade: (74.325)
Jerrion Ealy RB Mississippi
Ealy is a small back that displays a high level of patience in his runs. He is a good blocker for his size and shows comfort in the passing game even on a surprisingly limited reps. The concerns are there, he lacks the consistent level of explosive runs you'd expect out of this type of player in my opinion, possibly because of inconsistencies in his speed, vision and decision making. But man, he has the quickness, and the compact body type that lends itself to increases in balance and better speed to power conversion which he puts on in full display.
Positives
+Ball security+High level of patience
+Creativity and slipperiness to his game
+Good blocker for size
+Comfortability in passing game
-Frame
-Underutilized in passing game based on ability
-Lacks explosiveness you'd expect from this type of back on a consistent basis
Negatives
-Inconsistent vision at times-Frame
-Underutilized in passing game based on ability
-Lacks explosiveness you'd expect from this type of back on a consistent basis
Grade: (73.325)
Dameon Pierce RB Florida
Pierce is an inside runner that displays good vision and ability to hit cutbacks and while there is not a lot of tape you see a nice, promising ability in the passing game as both a blocker who needs more refinement and as pass catcher who has lined up in multiple spots and put a couple of high point catches on tape. He has good power and contact balance to muscle out extra yardage. What he lacks is burst and speed which will always limit what he will be able to do at the next level but he's got the tools to have a role in the NFL.
Positives
+Size+Power and contact balance
+Short area quickness
+Good level of intelligence
+Shown nice receiving ability and promising blocker
Negatives
-Reps as a runner, receiver, and blocker
-Burst
-Speed
Grade: (73.25)
Jaylen Warren RB Oklahoma State
Positives
+Low center of gravity+Power
+Jump cuts; quick and efficient
Negatives
-Not involved in passing game-Vision and decision making
Grade: (73.075)
Abram Smith RB Baylor
I am a lot lower on Smith than everyone else. I like that he is a team player, has a nice power level and great balance. He also does a nice job as a receiver out of the backfield but his hand size remains a major concern. He had some fumble issues, but I could certainly see greater issues holding onto the ball and catching the ball at the next level at his hand size. It is something to watch out for.
Positives
+Does his nice job as a receiver when given opportunities+Power and contact balance
+Enough burst
+Willingness to help team by switching positions
Negatives
-Not asked to block-Incredibly small hands, issues with fumbling, and concerns as a receiver at next level
-Lacks long speed
Grade: (72.925)
Cam'Ron Harris RB Miami
Harris is a slippery back with good vision. He has enough acceleration to find breakaway runs and enough quickness to make a man miss when needed. He feels very in tune with his athleticism and what is need from him in terms of a yardage stand point. He is a willing blocker and I see the traits of a pass catcher worth developing but that will take time along with developing his skill as a blocker. He is a solid back.
Positives
+Willing blocker+Shows promise in passing game
+Slippery
+Good vision
+Keeps his legs churning
Negatives
-Not a skilled blocker-Wish he displayed a little more power
-Not there yet as a receiver but there is promise
-Long speed
Grade: (72.225)
Rachaad White RB Arizona State
Big fan of Rachaad White. I think he has good vision and patience, but there is certainly work to do. He has good quickness displaying nice cuts and a go to spin move. He has good speed and enough power but I question his balance and there are some moments where he struggles to hit the cut back lane with ease. He is also a great size back that is active in the passing game, there is a role for him on Sundays and I think he has the talent coaches will love to develop.
+Quickness
+Promising patience and vision
Positives
+Speed+Quickness
+Promising patience and vision
+Promising ability in passing game
Negatives
-Balance-Power doesn't match size
-Inconsistent agility; issues with cutback lanes
Grade: (72.175)
D'Vonte Price RB FIU
Price is adept at the mental aspects of the running back position showing good patience and even better vision and decision making. A good athlete shows some quickness and I really like his ability to get low and skinny through the tackles almost like he is playing flag football. He has strong legs and while I can't certify him a struggle to bring down he does fight hard for more yards. The area of his game that needs work is during passing downs as he is not a good blocker and has yet to shown anything as a receiver. Solid back whose potential will hinge on development within the passing game.
Positives
+Size+Power
+Speed
+Athleticism for size
+Good blocker
Negatives
-Usage; always the odd man out
-Not used as a receiver
-Instincts
Grade: (71.3)
Brian Robinson Jr RB Alabama
I thought Robinson was lacking opportunity to show his skill, I wasn't wrong but I wasn't right either. Don't get me wrong, I see a role in the NFL for Robinson, he is a tremendous blocker and I really want to highlight his mental aptitude when it comes to assignments. He shows above average abitlty in initial quickness, vision, and power. I do like his stop start ability where he has the ability to hit his top speed I just don't feel like it's enough. I do not like his explosiveness or his long speed and I feel like there's underutilized power there. I feel like he's leaving a lot on the table and maybe the lack of reps have left him underdeveloped. I see special teams and the solid blocking ability as his path to make a team and the tools for a coach to try to tap into to create a solid, trustworthy rotational back.
Positives
+Pass blocking+Stop/Start ability
+Promising vision
-Long Speed
Negatives
-Crowded backfield has limited reps and development-Long Speed
-Just above average or average in multiple key areas
Grade: (70.575)
Master Teague RB Ohio State
Positives
+Size+Power
+Speed
+Athleticism for size
+Good blocker
Negatives
-Usage; always the odd man out
-Not used as a receiver
-Instincts
Grade: (70.5)
Kennedy Brooks RB Oklahoma
Brooks displays some high level contact balance making it look very easy to break tackles. He is in a running back by committee with zero usage in passing game for the most part. He displays good patience and vision but I have concerns with the long speed and ability to corner. He has just never controlled the starting role fully. In the modern NFL his role projects to be limited, if he can maintain one at all. All of his talent and skill is a mute point, his red flag should make him undraftable and he should've never continued to see the field at OU.
Positives
+High level contact balance
+Decent patience and vision
+Ball security
Negatives
-Running back by committee-Lack of speed
-Unused in passing game
Red Flag: Abuser; OU Title XI did nothing regarding allegations except move his classes.
Grade: (68.225)
Max Borghi RB Washington State
Borghi is a guy your going to see on Sundays because he can catch the ball out of the backfield, I just don't envision a need to draft a player like this high. He offers you a similar role and style to Nyheim Hines, a solid and consistent receiver out of the backfield that will pick you up positive yards; he doesn't share Hines athleticism though. He lacks vision and his traits are just good, not great, and not elite. As a pass catcher, I have concerns with him only ever lining up in the backfield essentially, I just don't see a high level of value added. When you add to the fact he lost all of 2020 to a back injury my focus as a scout and coach may drift towards other candidates.
Positives
+Good quickness; finds top speed quick enough
+Decent speed
+Good receiver out of the backfield
Negatives
-Lacks natural instincts-Lacks consistent pull away speed
-Below average pass blocker
-While skill as a pass catcher is what made his name; surprising lack of reps lining up as a wide receiver
Red Flag: Missed entire 2020 except for final game with back injury
Grade: (67.725)
CJ Verdell RB Oregon
Verdell got more love from those I follow then I would ever give. I just don't see it with the guy. I am a fan of the body type back, small, compact. It gives him organic contact balance and he shows off the focused power that can develop at his size. He also shows ability in the passing game though he is underutilized. As far as running ability, I just do not see it. The vision before and after the line of scrimmage just isn't at a level I like and there nothing elite about his explosiveness or long speed. Just not as high on him as others.
Positives
+Size; the short and compact body type+Promising ability in passing game
+Contact balance
-Lacks a trait to classify as good to elite
+Contact balance
Negatives
-Long speed-Lacks a trait to classify as good to elite
-Instincts before and after line of scrimmage
-Injured in 5th game of 2021
Grade: (63.55)
Tyler Goodson RB Iowa
I just do not see it with Goodson. I see a guy who has adequate speed but lacks all the other traits. Average to below average in vision, quickness/footwork, and power. Goodson may be a guy who gets what's right in front of him at the next level but he lacks that edge and the creativity to get yards past the expected.
+Adequate speed
-Inconsistent quickness and footwork
-No real power to his game
-Average or below vision and instincts
Positives
+Ball security+Adequate speed
Negatives
-No real involvement on passing downs as blocker or receiver-Inconsistent quickness and footwork
-No real power to his game
-Average or below vision and instincts
Grade: (61.35)
Wide Receiver: 2022 NFL Draft Profiles
Grading Scale
First Rounders: 90 or greater
Second Rounders: between 84 and 89.99
Third Rounders: between 79 and 83.99
Fourth Rounders: between 75 and 78.99
Fifth Rounders: between 72 and 74.99
Sixth Rounders: between 70 and 71.99
Seventh Rounder and UDFA: 69.99 or less
Garrett Wilson WR Ohio State
There's not much to dislike about Garrett Wilson. Elite release with tons of variation, understands how to break down corners within a route and has tremendous hand fighting skill. He has good speed but his best two traits are his ability to make men miss after the catch, utilizing his go to spin move, and his ability to contort and control his body. For someone of his size to do the things he does when fighting for the ball during a contested catch or making sure he gets his feet in bounds; he just has a fantastic awareness and connection to his body. Every receiver would kill to do what he is able to do. There's not much to talk about in terms of the bad, there progress to be made in some areas, but he is an athletic freak and a pretty complete player in terms of technique.
Positives
+Promising release ability and deploying variations to alter timing
+Potential to be an Elite level route runner; he has the physical ability and skill to win hand fighting battles and control his path
+Understands playing in the defensive backs blind spot
+Speed
+Acceleration
+Body control; head to toe
+Ability to make men miss
+Potential to be an Elite level route runner; he has the physical ability and skill to win hand fighting battles and control his path
+Understands playing in the defensive backs blind spot
+Speed
+Acceleration
+Body control; head to toe
+Ability to make men miss
Negatives
-Some drops-Still developing the consistent ability to defeat press coverage
Comp: Odell Beckham Jr./Santonio Holmes
Grade: (93.825)
George Pickens WR Georgia
I am a big George Pickens fan, He tore his ACL right before the season and has made an incredible recovery to join the Bulldogs for the Playoffs. What I see is a very advanced receiver from the moment he hit the football field and one who has continued to improve each year. Pickens has good size but I have issues with his frame and that comes out when he is combating more physical players. Pickens has developed an excellent release, he is patient and has excellent hand fighting to combat press. In his routes he has nice breaks and does a nice job manipulating the defensive backs movements. Pickens also has incredible leaping ability and great hands allowing him to make some spectacular catches. I hope the ACL tear doesn't effect his abilities because he is a special player.
Positives
+Elite release; high level of patience; excellent hand usage
+Leaping ability
+High pointer; some spectacular catches on tape
+Speed
Negatives
-Concentration drops-Physicality
-Combine performance
Red Flag: ACL Tear Spring 2021
Grade: (93.05)
Drake London WR USC
Fluid athlete that has successfully transitioned that gift into technique, well developed release footwork for someone who didn't have many reps out wide until this year, good hand fighter; he also understands leverage very well, doing a wonderful job breaking down corners to put himself in the best position to succeed, and does a great job of sinking his hips for his size. He is great at contested high point catches as he has nice body control, size, timing, and great strength at the catch point. Before 2021 he played mostly slot seeing off-coverage, you see on tape he leaves his upper half open so while I like the footwork he has displayed, its all for not if a corner can easily get hands on him, but a coach and reps can straighten that out when you have talent like this. Getting more active and a higher sense of urgency off the snap will result in him becoming complete player.
+Smooth athletePositives
+Size
+Body control
+Promising release toolkit
+Smart route runner, understands leverage and hiding in a defensive backs blind spot
+Ability to make people miss and power through them
+Easy elevator
+Strong at catch point
-Played mostly out of slot prior to 2021
Negatives
-Lacks high level speed-Played mostly out of slot prior to 2021
-Needs to develop a heightened sense of urgency
Comp: Mike Evans
Grade: (92.8)
Romeo Doubs WR Nevada
You will not find a bigger fan of Doubs than me this year. He is an elite level athlete that displays stellar explosiveness and footwork. Combining these traits, his speed, and the physical route running sky is the limit for him, I am just so impressed athletically and technically. He needs to improve at catching the ball; he currently has very poor technique. He also needs to do a much better job of getting his hands ready as too often do you see him fighting for position, win, fight for a little more room, and then his hands get there too late. Clean that up and just continue the development of his strengths and you will have a dominate receiver that checks all the boxes of deep threat, after the catch, and technician.
Positives
+Elite level athlete
+High level explosiveness
+Looks and plays bigger than he is
+Speed
+Impeccable footwork
+Sinks hips well
+Advanced stance, hand fighting, don't foresee issues against press
+Large hands; needs significant technique improvement
Negatives
-Drops; poor technique and stays too busy fighting for more position doesn't get hands ready; a little chaotic-Competition compared to other on list
Grade: (87.1)
Skyy Moore WR Western Michigan
Positives
+Top level speed
+Elite quickness and footwork
+Advanced release toolkit
+Sharp cuts; hip sink; speed variations
+Hand size
+Great hands
+Strong for size
Negatives
-Competition compared to those similarly graded-Leaves chest open in press coverage too often, will have issues at next level if he doesn't combat the tendency
-Size
Grade: (87.075)
Jameson Williams WR Alabama
Positives
+Game changing speed; ability to eliminate angles+Route running potential
+Elite gunner
+Just an elite athlete
Negatives
-First year as a starter-Raw
-Struggled with consistency against physicality
Red Flag: Tore ACL in National Championship Game
Grade: (87.025)
Chris Olave WR Ohio State
I truly believe Olave should have left school last year and did himself a great disservice. Being relegated to the third option at Ohio State when in 11 personnel and then some effort issues I just found re-occurring and slightly annoying really did not help his stock to me. He is an elite technical receiver who was likely a first rounder pick a year ago. He gives you some flexibility out wide and in the slot with easy projections seeing him dominate in the slot at the NFL level. He has very good hands and he has developed nicely at Ohio State but does have a ceiling. I don't see Olave as a guy you want getting the ball and relying on him to go make a play, not the strongest and doesn't show the best ability to make a man miss. But a team shouldn't be drafting Olave for that, your drafting a technical wizard who creates separation before the catch.Positives
+Speed; though I am lower on his game speed than others+Good release; reps against press are encouraging, frame gives you pause however
+Most advanced route runner in the class; he is an elite route technician
+Good separator
+Hands
+Ball tracking
Negatives
-Relegated to the third option at a stacked Ohio State team-Strength consistency
-Ability to make men miss consistently
-Ability to make men miss consistently
-Lacks yards after catch potential
-Will not be someone to rely on to win 50/50 balls
-Felt like there was some effort issues that re-occurred to often not to note
Grade: (86.875)
Treylon Burks WR Arkansas
Positives
+Size+Speed
+Promising release
+Good instincts vs zone coverage
+Ability to make men miss and power through them
+Effort
Negatives
-Route running is raw and his development is likely limited-Route tree
-Consistent play strength at catch point on non-high point balls
-77% of snaps have come from slot
-Combine performance; 20th percentile for vertical; smaller hands than expect; slower 40 time than expected
+Promising release
+Understands leverage and spacing against zone coverage
+Route tree
-Soft breaks too often
-Athletically limited
+Size
+Catch radius
+Body control
+Route running and release for size
-Consistent strength utilization
-Multiple surgeriesAustin is a speedy and dynamic receiver and athlete who projects as just that operating as a small slot receiver and as a factor in the return game. After that, the projection of Austin gets concerning. He lacks strength and lacks the size and frame that's says he will gain any. Right now he is unable to fight off press and corners who play physically within the route. I know he has played mostly out wide but I see his transition to the NFL as a rocky one.
+Release
+Elusiveness
I just don't see it with Turner. Poor technique in his release with false steps and poor stance. Poor separator versus press coverage. He is not necessarily slow but he is not fast either. He also ran a limited route tree and with the separation issues I just don't see those things coming together. What he has shown is a nice ability to high point the ball and displays nice body control.
Drummond displays above average technique in both his route running and his release toolkit. The problem is he seems outmatched as an athlete. Has had some drop issues and has limited production. Not sure the Mississippi offense helped limit these issues, but when it comes down to it, it is the athleticism that will be holding him back at the next level.
Fryfogle comes in at a nice size and his strength that allows him to fight through traffic at the catch point. He projects as possession receiver, likely as a "big slot." As far as the positives that's all I come away with. He lacks explosiveness and speed, 2021 saw a significant uptick in drops as his role expanded and he ran a limited tree at Indiana. Lacks the upside others have in the class.
+Speed
+Very good athlete for size; nice leaping ability
+Good route runner; nice breaks
+Scheme versatility
-Reach blocker
-Size
+Heavy hands
+Power
+Good balance
+Promising hand placement
+I really like where he can be, projecting heavily on growth
+If he fails at LT easy to see him move inside and find success
+Good athlete
+Top level rating in my weighted true pass set pressure metric
+Handles stunts well
+Incredible balance and anchoring ability
+Limited surface area for defenders to attack
+Good athlete
+Elite explosiveness
+Power
+Solid footwork
+Nice punch
+Captain
+When he has you, I doubt you'll be able to disengage
-Small issues with hand placement in run game when attacking in space
+Nice weight
+Played every position except center
+Keeps a good pad height
+Nice pop behind hands
+Nice job walling off defenders
+Nice anchor
+Finisher
-Still growing as a pass protector but has made significant progress
+Good length
+Elite athlete
+RAS score of 10
+C/G flexibility, intelligence and personality to thrive at C
+Initial pad level
-Pad height can climb when moving
-Footwork and hand placement need tweaks in both run and pass
+Gritty, likes to get dirty
+Intelligent
+Quick snaps
-Lacks anchor to go against a stronger bull rush
-Some serious whiffs on tape while on the move against better defenders
+Stunning lower half; good understanding of leverage
+Good power
-Technique and footwork issues in pass blocking
+Above average size and length
+Promising independent hands
+Promising footwork
+Tackle/Guard versatility
+Decent power
-Footwork in pass protection needs some tweaks, needs to find consistency
-Pad level
+Tackle flexibility
+Finisher
+Powerful
-Inconsistent pad height; once length is neutralized he looses the leverage game with ease
-Slow feet
-Anchor not as solid as you'd expect
+Powerful
+Successful pass blocker based on stats
+Fine anchor
+High level of intelligence
+Finisher
-Not explosive
-Lack lateral mobility and flexibility
-Hands can disconnect from feet
+Solid base, not often on skates
+Finisher
+Post snap intelligence is high level
-Average athlete
-Lacks pop at point of attack
-Can be to passive on first level block when he knows he's moving to second level quickly
+Good puller
+Does a fine job walling off defenders
+Power, ability to knock off with one hand
+Finisher
+Intelligent pass protector
-Lacks that explosive ability
+High level intelligence as a pass blocker
+Good anchor
+Nice hand placement and ability to fight off counters
+Finisher
+Power
-Older
-Pads can rise
-While older, he has seen limited true passing situations
+Nice footwork in pass protection
+Flashes of good pad height, needs to find consistency
+Experience at all five positions
-Lacks jarring power; not very explosive
+Elite length at center position
+Above average strength
+Finisher
-Technique
+Nice length
+Powerful
+Finisher
+Has the tools
-Small hands
-Lacks fundamentals
-Chaotic
+Smart
+Much more consistent run blocker
+Tackle/Guard flexibility
+Tries to drive guys past the quarterback in pass protection mostly
-Slow, heavy feet in pass protection
-Poor hand placement
+Poor pad height
+Good pass block
+Good anchor when attacked straight up
+Fine hand placement
-Average size
-Below average lateral mobility and flexibility
+Solid base
-Lacks power and strength, zero pop at the point of attack
-Stacking him and disengaging with him doesn't seem difficult
-Footwork and hand placement need improvement
+Above average length
+At his best being the aggressor; attacking in the run game
-Poor anchor
+Good length
+Fine athlete
-Needs quicker hands
-Re-work lower body stance
-Tends to lean a bit too much
+Intelligent
-High initial pad height
-Slow hands
+Smart
-Average power
-Average size
-Poor hand placement
-Slow, heavy feet, struggles to get depth in pass protection
+His shining trait is the football intelligence he displays
+Power
-Mostly wins via power with the bull rush or stab from the edge and a club move occasionally from the inside; he needs to fine tune his pass rush toolkit and do better when his initial attempts fail
-In my weighted pass rush pressure rate in true passing situations he ranked towards the bottom of those I looked at
-Consistent athleticism
Sanders has received a lot of hype over the years and while it has died down that player is still here. He has a lot of pop for a thinner frame, able to stab and bull rush much bigger people. He deploys a vast pass rush toolkit all at above average levels. He has balance issues and I fear his ability in the run game. Like I said he has tremendous pop but that's when he's the main attacker, when those bigger offensive lineman are coming at him, that pop can disappear. Situational pass rusher with run defense duties over time is certainly a path I see for developmental success.
+Burst to power conversation
+Understands leverage; always seems to be the low man against opponent
+Pass rush plan
+Good bend
-Balance
+Hand usage
+Run game IQ
+Position versatility
-"Tweener"
+Power
+Strength, leverage
+Run game IQ
+Ability to defeat blocks
-Flexibility
+Power
+Strength, leverage
+Run game IQ
+Ability to defeat blocks
-Flexibility
Comp: Sidney Rice/Josh Gordon/Cordarrelle Patterson
Grade: (86.625)
Jalen Tolbert WR South Alabama
The more you watch Tolbert the more impressed you get. He has nice leaping ability and has good timing to high point balls. He has a shown a promising release against press coverage and has shown nice breaks on in-breaking routes and the ability to keep his speed on out-breaking ones. Obviously one has to consider the level of competition but turning on the tape against the higher level teams you'll see defensive backs struggle to contain him. His hands and his strength at the catch point are two focal points for him as he transitions to the next level. He does a nice job tracking balls its the technique of the hands themselves that lead to his drops. I also want to highlight something he was asked at the Senior Bowl. A reporter asked him who he's modeling his game after, who he's watching and learning from and he brought up Cooper Kupp because he was the best receiver in the NFL this year. I emphatically believe him because of his releases and the way he operates after the catch, finding his way straight up field to gain extra yardage. I am not saying he's Cooper Kupp, but he's a small school prospect with high level production, intriguing tape, and projected to go day two. Tolbert has a chance to be special.
Positives
+High point ability+Promising release
+Speed
+Strength
+Promising route runner
+Position versatility
-Level of competition
Negatives
-Hands; some drops that concern technique-Level of competition
-Older
Grade: (85.525)
Christian Watson WR North Dakota State
Watson is an elite combination of size and athletic ability with high end speed and leaping ability. He is an impressive vertical threat as well as a threat after the catch as he has some elusiveness to his game and when combined with his length and speed you see the playmaking ability. He has an advanced release toolkit and is nice route runner who does a nice job sinking his hips for his size. The level of competition can be questioned of course but the biggest issue Watson must overcome is his hands as he has significant drop issues.
+Speed
Positives
+Height, length+Speed
+Leaping ability
+Advanced release toolkit
+Nice route runner; nice ability to sink hips at his size
Negatives
-Level of competition-Hands; some of the worst I've seen coming out of draft
Grade: (85.175)
John Metchie WR Alabama
Metchie is probably going to take a hit to his draft stock because of the ACL tear. I try not to let injuries affect my grade since I'm not a doctor and I can't access his medical records. Metchie's weaknesses are slim, his play strength is questionable, your not going to see the guys come down with crazy spectacular catches or be a contested catch guy. What you get with Metchie is an elite vertical threat, yards after catch machine, and an intelligent route runner who sells vertically with the best of them. Really a big fan of his game, people are going to have concerns with play strength versus press and while they are warranted the reps he has put against press I have been impressed.
+Intelligent
+Speed
+Acceleration
-ACL tear
+Acceleration
+Agility and flexibility
+Ability after the catch, strength for size is impressive
David Bell is a smart player, he puts effort into his blocks and has more advanced route tree than most coming out of the college level. He displays strong hands and I believe he will be best utilized in the slot, let him dominate the middle of the field with contested catches and let him be creative while attack zone coverage. Bell lacks the ability to defeat press at this point as he is easy knocked of his marks but does have reps that show promise; he does not threaten well in my opinion and his breaks could be sharper. He isn't an elite athlete but does do an excellent job after the catch. Positives
+YAC ability; advanced toolkit; high step, stiff arm, spins, and jukes+Intelligent
+Speed
+Acceleration
Negatives
-Strength-ACL tear
Red Flag: Tore ACL in SEC Championship Game
Grade: (84.55)
Wan'Dale Robinson WR Kentucky
The most impressive thing about Robinson in my opinion is the strength and the willingness to go straight at a defender. Robinson checks a lot of boxes, speed, easy accelerator, lateral mobility and flexibility that is on full display within his route running and after the catch. The unfortunate concerns are just outside of Robinson's control and that is his height and frame. He will 100% be finding his way on the field, he will have schemed up plays, but with his skills set, every team should be opening up the route tree for the guy. He has the potential to make a significant impact on any roster but just don't expect many circus catches.Positives
+Speed+Acceleration
+Agility and flexibility
+Ability after the catch, strength for size is impressive
+Some advanced route running on film
+Tough
-Size
-Lot of gadget reps
Negatives
-Frame-Size
-Lot of gadget reps
Grade: (83.85)
David Bell WR Purdue
Positives
+Strong hands+Understands leverage and spacing against zone coverage
+Route tree
Negatives
-Unskilled against press-Soft breaks too often
-Athletically limited
-Combine performance
Grade: (83.5)
Jahan Dotson WR Penn State
Dotson has put some highlight reel catches on tape where he displays body catches, strong hands, and excellent leaping ability that seems effortless. Combine that with his ability to threaten vertically you can almost forget the concerns about his frame. Almost was the key word there as too often versus press and within the route Dotson can be knock off course by his stronger defender. His speed also is less of a threat then I originally thought as I feel it takes him too much time to hit his maximum. His routes are also never the cleanest and for someone who has all this athleticism you'd think it would come up in his breaks. What I think it really boils down to is his effort level as I really have questions when he isn't the first read. Now is this a scheme issue or a player issue, I am just not sure. What I know is in the NFL Dotson will need to be a better separator because right now, for a guy listed with elite athletic ability, only being ability to separate at the catch point consistently will lead to him staying down on draft boards.
+Effortless leaping ability
Positives
+Body control+Effortless leaping ability
+Strong hands
+Good understanding of manipulating defensive back
-Frame
-Release versus press
-For someone whose speed is highly talked about he struggles to hit his max
-Athleticism used during routes leaves something to be desired
-Strength; hand fight
Negatives
-Consistent effort-Frame
-Release versus press
-For someone whose speed is highly talked about he struggles to hit his max
-Athleticism used during routes leaves something to be desired
-Strength; hand fight
-Average to below average after the catch ability
Grade: (83.375)
Jaquarii Roberson WR Wake Forrest
Roberson is very impressive to me. Talented route runner and highly capable release artist with a high level of football intelligence to break down his opposition. He is a fluid athlete that does well to limit any wasted motion. Solid ability after the catch to make men miss you will just not see him out run anyone. His talents will best be served in the slot at the next level just like in college and I certainly see him thriving there.
+High level release
+Fine ability after the catch
+Good hands
Positives
+High level route running+High level release
+Fine ability after the catch
+Good hands
Negatives
-Speed-Limited slot role
Grade: (82.85)
Charleston Rambo WR Miami
By way of transfer out of Oklahoma, I saw real growth from Rambo. I think he is a high level technique guy who if I was asked to describe his style of play in one word it would be fearless. Lanky frame, but the guy hides a lot of strength and guts as he can dominate the middle of the field. Love his release technique has good hands, but what I struggle to see is explosiveness and he lacks acceleration while also having inconsistent stride lengths.
Positives
+Enough speed
+Fearlessness (Dominates middle of field)
+Hands
+Fearlessness (Dominates middle of field)
+Hands
+Release technique
Negatives
-Acceleration
-Frame
-Athletic limitations
-Good floor; low ceiling
Grade: (82.525)
Alec Pierce WR Cincinnati
Pierce displays good hands and does a nice job of consistently meeting the football. He's a smart player that knows to keep the ball separated from the defender by doing what I mention already plus the rolling away after the catch you can see throughout his film. Tall with long limbs, elite athletic traits like speed and leaping ability combined with good tracking and his release, I am all in on Alec Pierce. Yet he has issues, struggles to separate at times and limited route tree and route running skill give cause for concern. An eye opening figure is that 50% of his man coverage targets were contested.
+Hand fighting
+Height, length, and body type
+Speed
-Route running isn't there yet but easy to see potential
-Route tree needs expanding
Positives
+Release+Hand fighting
+Height, length, and body type
+Speed
Negatives
-Level of competition compared to others I have graded-Route running isn't there yet but easy to see potential
-Route tree needs expanding
Grade: (81.925)
Khalil Shakir WR Boise State
Shakir is a fluid athlete that does a good job of being efficient with his movements. He's slippery as the ability is on display both running after the catch and in the return game. He is also versatile playing in the slot, out wide, and out of the backfield. Both his release and route running are good, you can tell he is a smart player as he does well to fill in negative space against zone and does a nice job when the quarterback goes into a scramble. Shakir's biggest flaws are his unwillingness to attack balls and strength at the catch point. Unsure if he'll ever develop those traits, but what he does have is solid and can be a contributor in multiple spots.
+Versatile alignment
+Smart
Positives
+Fluid athlete+Versatile alignment
+Smart
+YAC ability
+Special teams
Negatives
-Drops; tendency to catch with the body-Not great when fighting at the catch point
Grade: (80.3)
Michael Woods II WR Oklahoma
Mike Woods game is that of toughness and effort. He is a nice route runner with sharp breaks, sells nicely, and does well to sink his hips. Decent after the catch and has fine hands I do feel that he needs to do a better job of tracking the ball on deep pass and aligning himself to make the catch. He is a skillful and willing blocker and prides himself on it actually. That is the type of stuff that gets you noticed as a day three choice.
Positives
+Blocking+Route running
+Good hands
Negatives
-Ball tracking, deep ball body alignment-Average athlete
Grade: (77.725)
Justyn Ross WR Clemson
Ross is a very unique wide receiver. At 6'4, he has the ability to go up and high point the football and you see plenty of those on tape. He has great body control and does well to catch the ball through traffic even though I think he can find a bit more consistency with his strength. What is surprising about his game is the short area quickness and agility which he displays in his route running, release, and when gaining yards after the catch which I seem to be higher on his ability here than others. What he truly lacks is a clean bill of health and speed. With this latest foot injury I hope it doesn't take more from him.Positives
+Given greenlight to play football again after spinal surgery+Size
+Catch radius
+Body control
+Route running and release for size
Negatives
-Speed-Consistent strength utilization
-Multiple surgeries
-One of the worst pro day's I have ever seen
Red Flag: Had surgery for Congenital Fusion of spine in 2020, Played through a stress fracture in foot for most of 2021
Grade: (76.65)
Calvin Austin III WR Memphis
Positives
+Speed+Punt returner
+Dynamic
+Potential to advance in route running and against press due to elite athletic ability
+High level production with improvement in hands
Negatives
-Strength-Size
-Some drops
Grade: (74.875)
Bo Melton WR Rutgers
Melton is a solid player, he does a lot of things at an average level which isn't a bad thing necessarily. Elite speed, good overall athlete, team leader, and what I like most about him is his eyes and tracking potential. I think he's so close and feel like he has a chance to catch every ball but I also feel like his hands can be late especially if there's some traffic. There is skill to play with though.Positives
+Team captain+Good eyes, tracks deep ball well, potential for growth here
+Speed
Negatives
-Drops; small hands-Always feels a little late
-False stepping even on none press plays
Grade: (74.225)
Kyle Philips WR UCLA
A significantly limited wide receiver, Philips will provide value both as a slot receiver and as a returner. Philips is no stranger to man coverage and has graded out well. His next team will need to focus on sharpening his strengths to get the best out of him as he is not a finished slot receiver yet. The lack of length and small hands will be of heightened concern moving to the next level as he'll face tougher and tighter coverage.Positives
+Acceleration+Good hands
+Lateral mobility, does a real nice job not to loose foot quickness during route
+Route running
Negatives
-Lacks long speed-Arm length
-Hand size
-Long speed
-Limited to slot
Grade: (73.9)
Danny Gray WR SMU
Gray and Roberson have a lot of similarities, more of the pre-ACL tear Roberson anyway. Dual type wide out being able to effect the game as a deep threat and as a guy who will eat yards after the catch. You won't find he made many men miss on tape and its usually because he left them in his dust. Not the best route runner and had a limited route tree, but for this type of player having a baseline of average traits is encouraging because as a scout or a coach you can see a path to development. When combining his size and athleticism there's going to be teams who fall in love with the idea of him early day 3.
Positives
+Elusiveness+Speed
Negatives
-Drops
-Technique needs improvement
-Is actually only 5 foot 11 inches, not his listed 6 foot 2 inches
Graded: (72.5)
Velus Jones Jr WR Tennessee
Jones is a fifth year senior and played for USC from 2017-2019. Jones best work happens when the ball is in his hands. High end speed, short strides, elusive, and an easy accelerator. Dangerous with the ball, schemed touches could be in his future but the role he will likely first achieve is on special teams as returner. As a wide receiver, there is work that needs to be done on the technique side of things.
Positives
+Graded well against man coverage+Speed
+Acceleration
+Elusiveness
+Returner
Negatives
-Release
-Limited to slot
-Route tree
Grade: (72.35)
Tyquan Thornton WR Baylor
Thornton will make his living as a part-time vertical threat at the NFL level. Elite speed and an easy accelerator at a great height with top tier length, some team will likely over draft him. Not much potential due to the limited frame, lateral mobility and smaller hands. His statistics can back the tape and testing as against man coverage Thornton struggled to post good numbers for yards after the catch per reception and yards per route run.
Positives
+Elite speed+Elite accelerator
+Good hands
+Arm length
Negatives
-Small hands
-Poor lateral mobility
-Frame
-Play strength
Graded: (70.925)
Reggie Roberson Jr WR SMU
Before this year you wouldn't have found someone higher on Reggie Roberson than me. I truly thought he fit the bill to become elite as a deep threat and YAC receiver. Unfortunately multiple season ending injuries the latest being at minimum an ACL tear in 2020 looks to have significantly impacted his athletic ability. He still has maintained a good level of quickness and I see he has done well working on his release, very minimal wasted motion. He still has the ability to make men miss but I now have concerns regarding his deep speed. I am not sure if he can work his way back to being a significant deep threat but still see the ability to be a yards after the catch guy.
Positives
+Cut drops from 15% to 2% 2018-2019+Release
+Elusiveness
Negatives
-All routes are not equal
-Multiple Injuries including ACL in 2020
-Athletic ability looks diminished in 2021
Red Flag: Multiple season ending injuries; 2020 ACL Tear; possible additional damage
Graded: (70.9)
Erik Ezukanma WR Texas Tech
Ezukanma possesses traits that could see him develop as a deep threat. The height, speed, and strength work well together. He has work to put in though. He doesn't hide what he will do well enough and that's partly on offensive scheme. Has some drops and general technique issue that need cleaning up and he wasn't very successful finding extra yards against man coverage, but combining that speed, strength, and frame there are paths to improvement.
Positives
+Shown some ability to catch in traffic+Speed
+Good size
+Strength
Negatives
-Drops; hands technique itself
-No unpredictability within route
-Limited route tree
Grade: (68.625)
Tre Turner WR Virginia Tech
Positives
+Body control+High point ability
Negatives
-Some drops; small hands
-Release
-Ability to separate
-Route tree and route running
Grade: (67.5)
Mike Harley Jr WR Miami
As a fifth year senior Harley is a high level athlete out of the slot. Nice flexibility but outside of the athletics, I am not overly impressed. Technique leaves me wanting more, with 80% of snaps out of the slot he would rarely combat press man, ran a limited route tree, and I just don't see it as a route runner at this stage. He does have some drops on his record but I do commend him on this as he has cleaned it up a lot over the years and the effort has paid dividends. Diving into his man coverage stats from this year he grades out well but the elusiveness indicators give me cause for concern as they are well below what I'd expect for this type of player.Positives
+High level athlete+Speed
Negatives
-Route running; tree and technique
-Lacks reps against press man
-Left me want and expecting more
Grade: (67.325)
Dontario Drummond WR Mississippi
Positives
+TechniqueNegatives
-Speed
-Production
-Limited route tree
Grade: (67.05)
Ty Fryfogle WR Indiana
Positives
+Good size+Strength; enough to fight through contact at catch point
Negatives
-Drops
-Speed
-Explosiveness; flexibility
-Limited route tree
Grade: (65.25)
Tight End: 2022 NFL Draft Profiles
First Rounders: 90 or greater
Second Rounders: between 84 and 89.99
Third Rounders: between 79 and 83.99
Fourth Rounders: between 75 and 78.99
Fifth Rounders: between 72 and 74.99
Sixth Rounders: between 70 and 71.99
Seventh Rounder and UDFA: 69.99 or less
Trey McBride TE Colorado State
McBride provides the ability to line up in-line and as a big slot with some ability to go out wide. He flashes elite level hands and excels through traffic. He has nice linear speed but outside of that his athleticism is hovering around average to slightly above average. He is limited as a route runner and doesn't project well for skill development in that department because of those athletic limitations. As a tight end with elite hands, linear speed, good size, high levels of strength, and good blocking skills, he stands well to have a high floor a team can bet on.
Positives
+Elite level hands
+Good blocker
+Strong, nice stiff arm
+Good linear speed
+Scheme versatility
Negatives
-Athletically limited outside of linear speed-Flexibility and breaking issues
-Doesn't project well as a route runner
Grade: (86.3)
Jelani Woods TE Virginia
I really like Jelani Woods. Fantastic size for the tight end position. His long speed isn't always convincing and his hands are questionable, but I just feel like there's something there. I don't think he'll ever do anything pretty but there's a role to be had at the NFL level for this guy. Extremely strong lower half that allows him bounce off defenders. Shows promise on in-breaking routes while also showing very limited lateral agility and flexibility. Where I differ from others is I think he gets off the line very well combining his strength, good timing, and long strides that give him good acceleration till he hits his top speed. I know I will be a lot higher then nearly everyone on Woods.
Positives
+Strength
+Size
+Body control and footwork
+Explosiveness relative to size
Negatives
-Hands
-Route running potential
Grade: (83.15)
Isaiah Likely TE Coastal Carolina
Likely is a move tight end lining up all over the field. With his size and strength deficiencies the return is just not there as an in-line tight end moving to the NFL. Likely has good hands, had some issues in 2020 but appears to have cleaned them up. He displays high end speed at the tight end position. Good athlete, shows he is an easy leaper doing a nice job in traffic and high pointing balls. Projects as a high level route runner with sharp breaks and nice hip sink. High upside move piece in my opinion.Positives
+Good hands+Speed
+Very good athlete for size; nice leaping ability
+Good route runner; nice breaks
+Scheme versatility
Negatives
-Strength-Reach blocker
-Size
Grade: (81.65)
Jalen Wydermyer TE Texas A&M
Wydermyer played mostly as an in-line tight end but flexed to slot for a significant portion of his snaps in 2021. Coincidently, 2021 saw a significant and concerning amount of drops as well. What he has done before and actually watching the tap should put concerns at ease but it is something that should be questioned. Wydermyer shows good strength and size, the strength is inconsistent and that shows mostly in his blocking; his technique will need refinement to take full advantage of the trait. He is not fast by any means but I was fairly surprised with his footwork and his ability after the catch. I will be lower on him than others, I think the ceiling is lower than expected.
Positives
+Strength
+Good hands, however; had some issues in 2021 with drops
+Efficient footwork, quicker than expected
+Good RAC ability due in part to footwork and strength
+Size
+Scheme versatility
+Nice ability to work in zone coverage and find the good spacing.
Negatives
-Drops in 2021-Speed
-Blocking technique
-Strength inconsistency
Grade: (79.1)
Cade Otton TE Washington
Otton is a well balanced tight end who cannot help but remind you of Dallas Clark with the hand wrap and finger tape. Good hands and a good blocker who looks to finish his opponent. He displays strength as a blocker and a receiver but where he can fall short is with his length and the ability to sustain leverage. Because of that, I question his ceiling as a blocker as he'll face much stronger and longer guys at a much more consistent rate at the next level. Fine straight line ability and shows a nice ability as a route runner but I must question his ceiling as a pass catcher because of issues with lateral agility and his middling deceleration to re-acceleration ability. High floor, low ceiling caliber player for me.
Positives
+Good hands
+Good strength with limits
+Nice blocker; looks to be a finisher
+Route running intelligence
Negatives
-Size and length-Lateral agility
-Deceleration and re-acceleration
-Low ceiling
Grade: (78.95)
Charlie Kolar TE Iowa St
I feel like Kolar has a lot of talent waiting to be refined. Heavy career slot usage, his size in theory gives you some position flexibility. His frame and strength give you pause when thinking about lining him up as a in-line tight end however. It could very well have been the same thought process Iowa State had which led to the heavy slot usage. He has stellar hands and good body control. Checks most of the other boxes at average to slightly above average, but like I said I feel like there's more talent to be tapped.
Positives
+Excels filling in negative space+Excellent hands
+Average or above in most categories
+Size
-Speed can disappear
Negatives
-Not technique based; finds holes in zone-Speed can disappear
-Strength
-Frame
Grade: (76.5)
Cole Turner TE Nevada
Cole Turner is his name and the back shoulder fade is his game! Getting into it, I do like Turner as a pass catcher. Great height, good hands, nice burst and long speed for size, more lateral agility than one would think and I believe he has good growth potential as a route runner. His calling card is his box out ability on back shoulder and short yardage throws as his size remains greater than the defensive backs he's going against. The problem is he hasn't really played tight end, lining up in the slot 65.9% of the time and a staggering 25.7% out wide. Does he ever develop as a full tight end, not sure, would lean no, but he can certainly become a quarterbacks favorite short yardage and redzone target.
Positives
+Good hands
+Boxout ability
+Body control and footwork
+Route running promise
Negatives
-In-line reps and ability-Blocking ability and reps
-Needs to learn tight end position
Grade: (76.05)
James Mitchell TE Virginia Tech
A large move tight end, Mitchell brings a large body with good athletic ability and nice hands. There is of course athletic limitation but I am impressed for the size and weight he plays at. I struggle to his his strength and I fear that will limit him at the next level. Looking at him you expect to see a stout, strong balanced player but what you get is someone who lacks length and the strength that gives you fear about how he'll do blocking at the next level. Like I said interesting move piece that you hope can convert his build and mass into strength.
Positives
+Speed
+Hands
+Frame
Negatives
-Height-Length
-Strength
Grade: (74.675)
Jeremy Ruckert TE Ohio State
Ruckert has not seen much production and usage throughout his career. He has a good size to him and big hands. In the opportunity he has had, he displays good hands, but is still developing consistency in timing and technique. He has good linear speed, but outside of that his athleticism is limited for the position. Very raw and very low floor as both a receiver and a blocker.
Positives
+Experience lining up all over the formation
+Good linear speed
+Hands
+Size
Negatives
-Strength is highly inconsistent
-Lateral movement
-Production
-Usage
Grade: (72.5)
Derrick Deese Jr TE San Diego State
Lining up mostly out of the slot and H-back, Deese has some deception to him. He looks much bigger than listed, he has nice explosiveness, runs promising routes and shows strength when in route. His first season getting reps was not kind as he had a large drop percentage, he quickly corrected and has held steady. For me the blocking just isn't there as I feel like he is outmatched strength wise and the long speed is concerning. Using Deese out of the slot, creating a size mismatch and utilizing his strengths of explosiveness off line of scrimmage and the projected strength of his route running is where he can carve out a role at the the next level.
Positives
+Slot and H-back
+Explosiveness of line of scrimmage
+Like what i see as a route runner footwork and strength wise
+Hands have seen improvement
Negatives
-Size-Strength
-Long speed
Grade: (72.1)
Jake Ferguson TE Wisconsin
I just do not see it with Ferguson. He is adequate in some areas. He has nice linear speed, willing blocker, shows good hands, able to go up and get the ball. I doubt he will be able to block effectively at the next level due to the lack of size, his build, and the lack of strength. Just do not see the upside others are seeing.
Positives
+Large in-line usage
+Willing blocker
+Good linear speed
+Hands
+Nice job on outside breaking routes
Negatives
-Size-Strength
-Athleticism
Grade: (71.15)
Greg Dulcich TE UCLA
Dulcich is a move tight end with good hands and nice linear speed. Has not spent much time lining up in the in-line position with the trend looking to continue as he transfers to the NFL as he lacks size, length, and strength. I question the potential as a route runner as for his size I expected a little more regarding his lateral movement. Fear of a low ceiling and low floor will keep him low on my board.
Positives
+Hands
+Decent linear speed
Negatives
-Size-Strength
-Length
-Potential
Grade: (70.4)
Offensive Tackles: 2022 NFL Draft Profiles
First Rounders: 90 or greater
Second Rounders: between 84 and 89.99
Third Rounders: between 79 and 83.99
Fourth Rounders: between 75 and 78.99
Fifth Rounders: between 72 and 74.99
Sixth Rounders: between 70 and 71.99
Seventh Rounder and UDFA: 69.99 or less
Charles Cross OT Mississippi State
Positives
+Good athlete+Good length
+Elite pass sets; very fluid and consistent footwork
+Elite hand placement and counters
+Power with a good understanding of leverage
Negatives
-Poor height/weight combination-Not really a finisher
-Inconsistent out in space
-Stunts/twist can give him issues
Grade: (92.375)
Ikem "Ickey" Ekwonu OT NC State
Positives
+True finisher+Heavy hands
+Power
+Good balance
+Promising hand placement
+I really like where he can be, projecting heavily on growth
+If he fails at LT easy to see him move inside and find success
Negatives
-Raw-Footwork in pass protection needs work
-Lacks ability to fight counters
-Missed hands lead to severe consequences for him right now
-Below average in my true pass set weighted pressure rating
-Can be chaotic
-Lacks ability to fight counters
-Missed hands lead to severe consequences for him right now
-Below average in my true pass set weighted pressure rating
-Can be chaotic
Grade: (90.1)
Comp: Jason Peters
Evan Neal OT Alabama
Positives
+Great size+Above average length
+Lean build; carries the weight really well
+Elite athlete
+Pass sets are nice, quick, clean
+Good hand placement, nice pop behind them
+Stellar anchor and recovery ability
Negatives
-Bit of a noticeable tell, begins to lean forward on run plays and backwards for passes when under a silent count-Over reaches for blocks far more often than I'd like for a man of his pedigree
-Less leverage and power abilities than hyped to have
Grade: (90.075)
Trevor Penning OT Northern Iowa
Positives
+Great size with above average length+Great athlete considering size
+Disrespectful finisher
+High level drive ability
+Does a nice job to keep pad level low for his size
Negatives
-Unsportsmanlike penalty waiting to happen at the next level-Poor initial hand placement
-When beat he shows an inability to recover, Unable to consistently anchor
-Hands aren't the strongest
Grade: (87.675)
Bernhard Raimann OT Central Michigan
Positives
+Power+Good athlete
+Top level rating in my weighted true pass set pressure metric
+Handles stunts well
+Incredible balance and anchoring ability
+Limited surface area for defenders to attack
+Still new to position and body mass
-Lack of length is evident in play
-Still developing, especially in run game
-Issues defending secondary inside rushes
Negatives
-Size, below average length-Lack of length is evident in play
-Still developing, especially in run game
-Issues defending secondary inside rushes
Grade: (87.65)
Tyler Smith OT Tulsa
Positives
+Good length+Decent athlete
+Great understanding of how to get and sustain leverage
+Good ability to wall off defenders
+Strong base and balance; nice anchoring ability
+Powerful hands
+Finisher
Negatives
-Lacks explosiveness-Needs to get deeper into his pass sets or speed rushers will eat him alive at next level
-Inconsistent hand placement
Grade: (85.975)
Sean Rhyan OT/G UCLA
Positives
+Explosive+Large hands, strong grip
+Excellent run blocker
+Good balance, excellent footwork in pass protection
+Fine hand placement
Negatives
-Below average length-Average athlete
-Will let him fail at tackle first but move to guard likely
-Can over set in pass pro
Grade: (81.5)
Daniel Faalele OT Minnesota
Positives
+Monster of a human being+Excellent length
+Overwhelming power
Negatives
-Poor athlete, stiff, inability to consistently defend against secondary inside moves-High pad level due to size
-Slow feet
-Susceptible to push pull moves
-Average to below average balance
Grade: (80.1)
Rasheed Walker OT Penn State
Positives
+Explosive, usually first one off the snap+Good recover ability, nice anchor
+Nice job attacking wrist to gain control
+Athletic
+Power
+Finisher
+Large hands
Negatives
-Average Size-Poor performance in my weighted true pass set pressure metric
-Poor pad height leading to poor balance in pass protection
-Awareness
-Heavy leans, unable to recover most of the time
Grade: (79.9)
Thayer Munford Jr. OT/G Ohio State
Positives
+Great size and length+Powerful hands
+Experience at tackle and guard
Negatives
-Limited athlete; stunts give him issues-High pad level leaves him exposed in run game
-Slow hands; a good hand fighter can overwhelm him and put him in a back pedal
-Anchor could use some work
Grade: (78.85)
Braxton Jones OT Southern Utah
Positives
+Stellar length+Good athlete
+Power
Negatives
-Leaner when on the move, leads to poor balance and major whiffs-Hand placement
-Inconsistent anchor
Grade: (77.85)
Max Mitchel OT Louisiana
Positives
+Better athlete than combine performance suggested+Ability to drive opposition in run game
+Relative success in the passing game
Negatives
-Average size-Chaotic technique
-Poor footwork as a pass blocker
-Poor balance as a run blocker, upper and lower half out of sync nearly every play.
Grade: (77.425)
Abraham Lucas OT Washington State
Positives
+Good athlete+Some ability to drive defenders in run game
+Finds a man to hit when there is no one to block
Negatives
-Length can get the best of him-Snap timing is an issue, constantly looking at center to see snap causes him to be a half second late and good edges will take advantage of that half second
-Inconsistent anchor
Grade: (76.775)
Nicholas Petit-Frere OT Ohio State
Positives
+Has played both tackle spots+Good power
+Finisher
+Excellent job of identifying and attacking the defenders hands and wrist
+Projects better as a right tackle
Negatives
-Average length for position-Average athlete for position
-Below average in my weighted true pass set pressure rating
-Poor anchoring ability
-Poor generalized hand placement
Grade: (74)
Myron Cunningham OT Arkansas
Positives
+Slightly above average length+The tools for technique are there, moments that give you hope
+Moments where he overcomes his lack of athleticism
+Understands how to pass block, has his limitations though
Negatives
-Limited athlete-High pad level against run and pass
-Athletic ability hinders his footwork
Grade: (70.4)
Kellen Diesch OT Arizona State
Positives
+Explosive athlete+Good height
Negatives
-Below average length-Poor footwork in pass protection
-Poor hand placement
-Body build
-Lacks power
-Issues against length
Grade: (70.2)
Dare Rosenthal OT Kentucky
Positives
+Good athlete+May be some untapped power due to technique
Negatives
-Average length-Poor rating in my weighted true pass set pressure metric
-Slow hands with poor placement
-Pad height
-Anchor and footwork in pass protection
Grade: (69.8)
Tyler Vrabel OT Boston College
Positives
+Good athlete+Understands leverage, always seems to be the low man
Negatives
-Poor size-Lacks power
-Seems to be outmatched most of the time
Grade: (69.65)
Offensive Tackles: 2022 NFL Draft Profiles
First Rounders: 90 or greater
Second Rounders: between 84 and 89.99
Third Rounders: between 79 and 83.99
Fourth Rounders: between 75 and 78.99
Fifth Rounders: between 72 and 74.99
Sixth Rounders: between 70 and 71.99
Seventh Rounder and UDFA: 69.99 or less
Zion Johnson IOL Boston College
Positives
+Good length+Good athlete
+Elite explosiveness
+Power
+Solid footwork
+Nice punch
+Captain
+When he has you, I doubt you'll be able to disengage
Negatives
-Lack of height-Small issues with hand placement in run game when attacking in space
Grade: (89.525)
Kenyon Green IOL Texas A&M
Positives
+Elite length+Nice weight
+Played every position except center
+Keeps a good pad height
+Nice pop behind hands
+Nice job walling off defenders
+Nice anchor
+Finisher
Negatives
-Lateral mobility is an issue-Still growing as a pass protector but has made significant progress
Grade: (88.725)
Cole Strange C/G Tennessee-Chattanooga
Positives
+Elite size on paper+Good length
+Elite athlete
+RAS score of 10
+C/G flexibility, intelligence and personality to thrive at C
+Initial pad level
Negatives
-Leaner body type-Pad height can climb when moving
-Footwork and hand placement need tweaks in both run and pass
Grade: (86.6)
Tyler Linderbaum C Iowa
Positives
+Elite athlete+Gritty, likes to get dirty
+Intelligent
+Quick snaps
Negatives
-Severely undersized, poor length-Lacks anchor to go against a stronger bull rush
-Some serious whiffs on tape while on the move against better defenders
Grade: (85.075)
Dylan Parham IOL Memphis
Positives
+Good athlete+Stunning lower half; good understanding of leverage
+Good power
Negatives
-Small-Technique and footwork issues in pass blocking
Grade: (83.575)
Joshua Ezeudu G/T North Carolina
Positives
+Above average athlete+Above average size and length
+Promising independent hands
+Promising footwork
+Tackle/Guard versatility
+Decent power
Negatives
-Grip and placement need some tweaks but very promising-Footwork in pass protection needs some tweaks, needs to find consistency
-Pad level
Grade: (83.275)
Darian Kinnard G/T Kentucky
Positives
+Great size+Tackle flexibility
+Finisher
+Powerful
Negatives
-Not a great athlete-Inconsistent pad height; once length is neutralized he looses the leverage game with ease
-Slow feet
-Anchor not as solid as you'd expect
Grade: (80.6)
Justin Shaffer IOL Georgia
Positives
+Linear athlete+Powerful
+Successful pass blocker based on stats
+Fine anchor
+High level of intelligence
+Finisher
Negatives
-Average length and size-Not explosive
-Lack lateral mobility and flexibility
-Hands can disconnect from feet
Grade: (80.025)
Luke Fortner C Kentucky
Positives
+Functional strength to hold blocks and wall of defenders+Solid base, not often on skates
+Finisher
+Post snap intelligence is high level
Negatives
-Average length and size-Average athlete
-Lacks pop at point of attack
-Can be to passive on first level block when he knows he's moving to second level quickly
Grade: (79.325)
Ed Ingram IOL LSU
Positives
+Fine athlete+Good puller
+Does a fine job walling off defenders
+Power, ability to knock off with one hand
+Finisher
+Intelligent pass protector
Negatives
-Average size and length-Lacks that explosive ability
Grade: (78.375)
Josh Sills IOL Oklahoma State
Positives
+Good size with above average length+High level intelligence as a pass blocker
+Good anchor
+Nice hand placement and ability to fight off counters
+Finisher
+Power
Negatives
-Not a great athlete-Older
-Pads can rise
-While older, he has seen limited true passing situations
Grade: (78.225)
Jamaree Salyer IOL Georgia
Positives
+Natural strength+Nice footwork in pass protection
+Flashes of good pad height, needs to find consistency
+Experience at all five positions
Negatives
-Below average height but good weight-Lacks jarring power; not very explosive
Grade: (77.275)
Cam Jurgens C Nebraska
Positives
+High level athlete+Elite length at center position
+Above average strength
+Finisher
Negatives
-Average size-Technique
Grade: (77.225)
Marquis Hayes IOL Oklahoma
Positives
+Good size+Nice length
+Powerful
+Finisher
+Has the tools
Negatives
-Average athlete-Small hands
-Lacks fundamentals
-Chaotic
Grade: (75.375)
Luke Goedeke G/T Central Michigan
Positives
+Good height, weight+Smart
+Much more consistent run blocker
+Tackle/Guard flexibility
+Tries to drive guys past the quarterback in pass protection mostly
Negatives
-Average power-Slow, heavy feet in pass protection
-Poor hand placement
+Poor pad height
Grade: (73.65)
Dohnovan West C Arizona State
Positives
+Good linear athlete+Good pass block
+Good anchor when attacked straight up
+Fine hand placement
Negatives
-Below average strength-Average size
-Below average lateral mobility and flexibility
Grade: (73.025)
Lecitus Smith IOL Virginia Tech
Positives
+Above average mobility+Solid base
Negatives
-Poor length and size-Lacks power and strength, zero pop at the point of attack
-Stacking him and disengaging with him doesn't seem difficult
-Footwork and hand placement need improvement
Grade: (72.125)
Cordell Volson G/T North Dakota State
Positives
+Finisher+Above average length
+At his best being the aggressor; attacking in the run game
Negatives
-Terrible athlete-Poor anchor
Grade: (71.675)
Cade Mays IOL Tennessee
Positives
+Good size+Good length
+Fine athlete
Negatives
-Injuries-Needs quicker hands
-Re-work lower body stance
-Tends to lean a bit too much
Grade: (71.5)
Alec Lindstrom OC Boston College
Positives
+Above average athlete+Intelligent
Negatives
-Average size-High initial pad height
-Slow hands
Grade: (71.25)
Chris Paul IOL Tulsa
Positives
+Good linear athlete+Smart
Negatives
-Some stiffness-Average power
-Average size
-Poor hand placement
-Slow, heavy feet, struggles to get depth in pass protection
Grade: (69.725)
Edge Rusher: 2022 NFL Draft Profiles
First Rounders: 90 or greater
Second Rounders: between 84 and 89.99
Third Rounders: between 79 and 83.99
Fourth Rounders: between 75 and 78.99
Fifth Rounders: between 72 and 74.99
Sixth Rounders: between 70 and 71.99
Seventh Rounder and UDFA: 69.99 or less
Kayvon Thibodeaux Edge Oregon
The long time, destined to be 1st overall pick does not disappoint. His size suits more of a 3-4 OLB, but his physicality and intelligence combined with that athletic ability allows him to be scheme diverse. Not much to hate on him. His get off is elite, the length and strength are surprising if going based on looks alone. He has a real nice bull rush, ability disengage from blocks against the run, and has strong hands. He may not have the biggest pass rush toolkit at the moment as he has been able to win based purely on his traits, but I am fully confident he'll develop one. I think his shining trait is the football intelligence he displays, regularly communicating on the field lends me to believe he is a film room warrior, this is something I can only guess at however. If I had to nitpick on one trait that needs improvement, it is tackling technique as we know he has the strength. Love the player.Positives
+Elite burst+His shining trait is the football intelligence he displays
+Power
+Ability to disengage
+Bull rush
+Promising pass rush toolkit
+Bend
+His physicality and intelligence combined with that athletic ability allows him to be scheme diverse
Negatives
-Tackling technique-Needs to add to his pass rush move arsenal
+Versatility and experience, can be plugged into any scheme
+High energy player who constantly runs hot
+Pass rush moves
+Productivity, produced at a high rate while being an offensive focal point that commanded double teams
+Bend
-Stance inconsistencies that mess with his own timing, footwork
+Athletic ability
+Shown pass rush move development with a go-to spin move he deploys where he does a nice job of remaining tight and loosing zero momentum
+Promising hand usage
+Well developed pass rush plan and toolkit
Grade: (96.1)
George Karlaftis Edge Purdue
When comparing Karlaftis to others at the top it can be challenging because of how versatile he is and how he was deployed by Purdue. One can confidently say he will find success in any scheme. Good size with excellent burst. High energy player who constantly runs hot, which can get him in a bit of trouble causing some missed tackles and poor pursuit angles against the run. I do really like what I see with Karlaftis. Displays well developed pass rush moves, I like his flexibility more than other but it can be inconsistent. He regularly took on double teams and was a large focus for the offenses he faced while also producing at a high rate. High level player.Positives
+Elite burst+Versatility and experience, can be plugged into any scheme
+High energy player who constantly runs hot
+Pass rush moves
+Productivity, produced at a high rate while being an offensive focal point that commanded double teams
+Bend
Negatives
-Motor can sometimes put him in a bad position, some missed tackles and poor pursuit angles against the run are some direct results-Stance inconsistencies that mess with his own timing, footwork
Grade: (91.225)
David Ojabo Edge Michigan
First thing I noticed about Ojabo is just how raw he is and in my opinion lacks a consistent effort. He always seems to be late getting into his two-point stance, his initial reaction off the line is slow until he sees its a pass play and he turns it up. Effort against the run is a true concern for me as well as the inconsistency of his strength. But you cannot deny there is something there. He has found production, has shown good hand usage, and has shown pass rush move development with a go-to spin move he deploys where he does a nice job of remaining tight and loosing zero momentum. I would describe him as ball hunting as he always zeros in on the ball looking to cause some havoc for the quarterback. But, he remains raw, he may win with his hands first but is unable to stop counters and usually goes in lacking a plan of attack. Lots to work on but certainly a lot to work with.Positives
+Size+Athletic ability
+Shown pass rush move development with a go-to spin move he deploys where he does a nice job of remaining tight and loosing zero momentum
+Promising hand usage
+I would describe him as a ball hunting edge as he always zeros in on the ball looking to cause some havoc for the quarterback
Negatives
-Raw and in my opinion lacks a consistent effort-He always seems to be late getting into his two-point stance, his initial reaction off the line is slow until he sees its a pass play and he turns it up
-Pass rush plan
-Effort against the run is a true concern for me as well as the inconsistency of his strength
Red Flag: Tore Achilles at pro day in March
Grade: (90.55)
Aiden Hutchinson Edge Michigan
Hutchinson is a highly intelligent defender who can run multiple positions on the line with good success. He has a high motor and you can tell he will be a motivator at the next level. He can over commit on some occasions and there are some moments when he goes against tight ends that leave me scratching my head. Pass rush moves are well developed and has a nice toolkit entering the NFL. Love his go to, real nice hesitation move where he is able to make a tackle commit on hand placement and he his able to quickly identify and attack the wrist with his elite hand usage. I really like the player, just not as much as others.Positives
+Intelligence+Well developed pass rush plan and toolkit
+Beautiful go-to hesitation move
+Will gladly do his job for the sake of the scheme
+Power
+Nice burst
+Will gladly do his job for the sake of the scheme
+Power
+Nice burst
+Motor
+Team motivator
-Can be stuffed by length
Negatives
-Bend is limited-Can be stuffed by length
-Times he over commits
-Poor reps versus tight ends that leave me scratching my head
Grade: (90.35)
Jermaine Johnson II Edge Florida State
Johnson started to get the recognition he deserves late in the process, thanks in part because of the Senior Bowl. Johnson is a well balanced edge when comparing his skills against the run and pass. Very good combination of size and athleticism. He really utilizes his length well and a powerful punch that shocks his opponents. Johnson's biggest fight is for consistency. That strength can disappear on him when he gets swallowed up by bigger/stronger offensive lineman. His bend isn't in the upper tier of the class and he needs to establish a pass rush plan more often. He has excellent hand usage; they are quick and powerful, very lethal when he does it right. Has grown against the run, good anchor to hold his lane and then utilizes that strength and powerful hands to disengage. Has the tools to be a complete player; he just needs his technique to take the next step in development and find consistency.Positives
+Size+Utilizes his length well and a powerful punch that shocks his opponent
+Hands are quick and powerful when he executes correctly
+Athleticism
+Has grown against the run, good anchor to hold his lane and then utilizes that strength and powerful hands to disengage
+Athleticism
+Has grown against the run, good anchor to hold his lane and then utilizes that strength and powerful hands to disengage
+Has the tools to be a complete player; he just needs his technique to take the next step in development and find consistency
Negatives
-Needs consistency in both pass rush planning and power-Good but limited bend
Grade: (90.025)
Boye Mafe Edge Minnesota
Mafe's number one trait is his athleticism. He displays great bend and an elite get off, very little wasted motion. I have concerns over his pass rush predictability at the moment as he seems to deploy similar moves often and I don't see consistent bend. I have incredibly high hopes because the athleticism and fluidness is there, and you do see the high level flexibility pop up from time to time. Regarding the pass rush moves, he has tremendously quick hands has shown good power behind those hands with bull rushes and stab moves. His high production, and the technique in the moves when they all come together lead me to believe the potential is high here. He has good football IQ and has a very good understanding of leverage. From his stance to his burst he allows himself to be the low man when contact is initiated. While he is a "tweener" he gives decent position versatility and could easily see teams at the next level being comfortable with him covering running backs and tight ends at the next level.Positives
+His greatest trait is his athleticism+Fluid
+Burst off the line, waste very little motion
+Flexibility
+Production
+Burst off the line, waste very little motion
+Flexibility
+Production
+Quick hands
+Technique and potential
+Technique and potential
+Some level of versatility
-Needs to find a better level of consistency against the run and in the utilization of his high end athletic ability
Negatives
-Size-Needs to find a better level of consistency against the run and in the utilization of his high end athletic ability
-Can become predictable in pass rush tendencies
Grade: (90)
Arnold Ebiketie Edge Penn State
Ebiketie has all the tool to be an elite edge player years from now, emphasis on the years from now part. I know I rate him high but strictly as a pass rusher, everything you could ask for is here. Nice combination of burst and bend. He has the length, large hands, and the power to go with them. Incredibly smart pass rusher, with refined moves and planning to attack his opponents. His football IQ in the run game is average at best for a college player and that's where the improvement will need to be. He has all the tools to stay on the field, that's why I have so much faith in him, but ease him into things and you'll likely see him start as a situational pass rusher depending upon scheme.Positives
+Large hands+Elite hand usage
+Burst and bend
+Pass rush plan, stocked toolkit, high level countering ability
+Power and length
+High level athleticism
+Does a great job of limiting his surface area creating minimal space for offensive line hand placement
+Pass rush plan, stocked toolkit, high level countering ability
+Power and length
+High level athleticism
+Does a great job of limiting his surface area creating minimal space for offensive line hand placement
Negatives
-Size
-Football IQ against the run
-Football IQ against the run
-The total package is still years away, will need to be eased into run defense responsibilities
Grade: (90)
Travon Walker Edge Georgia
Walker provides a team with great versatility as he has the ability to play up and down the defensive line and spot drops into coverage. He has great size, elite athleticism, and a strong punch. He understands leverage well, doing a good job of keeping his pads low and when combined with his length and power you get a lethal force. What is truly concerning is his ability to win against the pass and the inconsistent athleticism on film. Mostly winning via power with the bull rush or stab from the edge and a club move occasionally from the inside; he needs to fine tune his pass rush toolkit and do better when his initial attempts fail. In my weighted pass rush pressure rate in true passing situations he ranked towards the bottom of those I looked at.
Positives
+Elite combine tester+Powerful with a good understanding of gaining leverage
+Size/Length
+Leverage
+Size/Length
+Leverage
+Athletic ability
+Versatility as he has the ability to play up and down the defensive line and spot drops into coverage
Negatives
-Pass rush plan-Mostly wins via power with the bull rush or stab from the edge and a club move occasionally from the inside; he needs to fine tune his pass rush toolkit and do better when his initial attempts fail
-In my weighted pass rush pressure rate in true passing situations he ranked towards the bottom of those I looked at
-Consistent athleticism
Grade: (88.1)
Drake Jackson Edge USC
I feel like Jackson could provide scheme versatility but would likely fit better rushing out of a two-point stance. If you ask me to describe Jackson in one word I would have to say "will," because every single play he gives you everything he's got and he is intent on trying to make a play, always willing to hustle. All that chaos doesn't always help however, because it can cause him to loose positioning due to being impatient. I love his bend and ability to sink his hips and I think he shows tremendous promise with his pass rush toolkit and hand usage but they do need improvement.
+Energy; doesn't quit
+Flexibility
+Promising pass rush toolkit
-Control the chaos
+Able to play multiple spots on defensive line
+Athleticism
+Pass rush production and move toolkit
+Football IQ
-Tackling
Positives
+Burst+Energy; doesn't quit
+Flexibility
+Promising pass rush toolkit
Negatives
-Needs to start developing the pass rush plan-Control the chaos
Grade: (83.925)
Alex Wright Edge UAB
Excellent against the run, he has all the physical tools like size, length, and power but the difference maker is his intelligence as he does his job and does it well within the scheme and the play. There is a lot more athleticism than you'd believe which he displays in his burst and bend. Has shown he has a good grasp of pass rush moves and I see great potential there. Found tremendous production as a pass rusher and was the 2nd highest edge rusher in my weighted true pass rush pressure rate statistic. He has all the goods to succeed at the next level and do it at a high level.Positives
+Size+Able to play multiple spots on defensive line
+Athleticism
+Pass rush production and move toolkit
+Football IQ
Negatives
-Competition-Tackling
Grade: (83.925)
Myjai Sanders Edge Cincinnati
Positives
+Advanced pass rush toolkit+Burst to power conversation
+Understands leverage; always seems to be the low man against opponent
+Pass rush plan
+Good bend
Negatives
-Run defense-Balance
-Size, significant fluctuation weight issues
Grade: (83.775)
Cameron Thomas Edge San Diego State
I am not as high on Thomas as others seem to be. He seems to be highly inconsistent and the consensus seem to have concerns with stamina. I have concerns with how he starts as well as I feel he can be slow to get it into gear, but when he does he runs hot. I think he's at his best shoot the interior gaps, attacking at odd angles as he does a wonderful job getting small, condensing the area of attack for offensive lineman and then he's able to out muscle them. He displays nice pass rush moves like high level bull rushes, swim move and active hands. He just needs to find that consistency and he will be a desirable player as he is scheme versatile and has the experience doing each.
+Well developed pass rush moves
+Burst for size
+Physicality
-Consistency
Positives
+Active hands+Well developed pass rush moves
+Burst for size
+Physicality
Negatives
-Energy levels-Consistency
Grade: (82.95)
Nik Bonitto Edge Oklahoma
High level athlete that has great production as a pass rusher. He has elite level burst and great bend. Good hand usage, rushes with a plan and has the ability to deploy multiple moves and counters. Really instinctual player, very smart against the run. Bonitto lacks the desired size and strength to be a full time edge but his athletic ability translates well to being a linebacker and those instincts translate to coverage ability with the tape backing that.
Positives
+Burst and bend+Hand usage
+Run game IQ
+Position versatility
Negatives
-Strength-"Tweener"
Grade: (81.075)
Sam Williams Edge Mississippi
Great size and position versatility. He has good athleticism, above average flexibility, and high level strength. He does a real nice job against the run, establishing good leverage, ability to disengage, and displays good intelligence. Williams may have production but examining closely we see a significant drop in production when looking at my weight true pass set pressure rate. In my opinion the tape backs up my data as Williams mostly wins with strength and athleticism over actual technique, he needs to develop a better pass rush plan and get more active with his hands.
Positives
+Experience in multiple position along defensive line+Power
+Strength, leverage
+Run game IQ
+Ability to defeat blocks
Negatives
-Pass rush ability and consistency-Flexibility
Red Flag: Arrested for Sexual Battery; charges later dropped
Grade: (78.075)
Josh Paschal Edge Kentucky
Power Paschal should be his nickname because he has loads of it. Potential to dominate as a run defender at the next level. He has a powerful punch, nice strength, and a good understanding of leverage. He shows a real nice ability to disengage from blocks and has a nice get off, shoots gaps just as well as the best of them. Needs more development as a pass rusher as he is raw at the moment and has questionable athleticism outside his initial burst.
Positives
+Experience in multiple position along defensive line+Power
+Strength, leverage
+Run game IQ
+Ability to defeat blocks
Negatives
-Pass rush ability and consistency-Flexibility
-Size
+3-4 versatility
+Bend (Inconsistent)
+Football IQ
-Pass rush plan
-Pass rush technique
-Consistency
-Effort
+Combination of bend and strength/balance to hold his path
+Development of pass rush moves
+Superior length
-Countering ability
-Consistency
-Run defense (I have faith however)
+High energy
-Ability to shed blocks
-Low ceiling
+Put on more weight and played well at Senior Bowl
+Good athlete
-Size and length
-Low ceiling
-Pass rush plan, toolkit
-Run defense
+Above average IQ in the run game
-Countering ability
-Power
-Athleticism
+Athleticism
+Flashes
-Pass rush plan, moves, and countering ability
-Power
-Run game IQ
-Strength, leverage, power
-Pass rush plan, moves, and countering ability
-Stance
-Run game IQ
+Elite Range
+Pursuit ability
+Pass rush Production
+Well developed pass rush toolkit, utilizes both speed and power moves
+Football IQ
+Relative athleticism
+Strength
+Leverage
+Football IQ
-Snap count, stamina concerns?
-Current pass rushing ability
-Burst
-Fine tuning needed in nearly all areas (hand placement and quickness, utilizing his athleticism consistently, pad level)
I really like Winfrey and want to rank him higher but his inconsistencies prevent me from doing so. Elite level length and pop in his hands allow him to bully any offensive lineman. Well developed pass rush moves allow him to blow pass defenders and avoid late double teams. Has a good motor, keeps a nice pad level, and his football intelligence in combination with his size allows him to play multiple positions comfortably along the line. The largest concern for Winfrey is that he is constantly late off the snap nearly wiping away all his athletic and length advantages. I also feel like his athletic ability has peaks and valley's; I don't know why it's inconsistent, but it is and it concerns me.
+Length
+Size
+Willing pursuit of ball carriers
-Poor burst
-Pad level causing serious leverage and power concerns
+Good length
+Some hip tightness but fluidity is adequate
+Focus, intensity
+Intelligent
+Elite zone ability
+Press, bump and run
+Patients, zero panic
-Lacks downhill burst
-Inside releases can get the best of him
+Elite length
+Large hands
+Strength
+Good fluidity for size
-Only one career interception
-Lower ceiling
-Tackling technique
+Good length
+Above average athlete
+Good initial quickness
+Strength
+Patience
-Lacks long speed
-Competition level
+Toughness, played with a club hand
+Plays for the ball
+Elite length
+Explosive
+Speed
+Played through having a club
-Flat footed
-Lacks technique, knowledge of routes
+Aggressive, physical
+Ball skills
+Instinctive
-Average to below average athlete
-Lacks fluidity
-Feet can stop moving in coverage, will loose man, have balance issues, and can be grabby
+Good length and weight
+Strength
+Willing run defender
-Plant and drive
-Change of direction
-Fluidity
+Intelligent
+Play recognition to reaction time
+Strength
+Physicality
+Zone potential
-Extremely thin
-Athletic ability at weight is concerning
-Speed, inability to regain position
-Lateral mobility
+Plant and drive
+Acceleration
+Ball skills
+Competitiveness
-Slightly below average length
-Some stiffness
-Peddle
-Strength
+Fine length
+Good speed
-Technique
-Lost in coverage
-Physicality
+Pass length "requirement"
+Willing defender in run game
+Competitive nature
-Poor long speed
-Grabby at the catch point
-Would rather face-guard then find the football
-Strength
Brisker will go through some growing pains at the next level as he is still more react than recognize. A little undersized in the weight department his demeanor and strength allow him to achieve true versatility giving him the potential to fill all 3 safety spots. He is still learning the position but has made great strides year over year. The speed, fluidity, burst are all there and the consistent growth in the mental sides of the game have all signs pointing upwards for Brisker.
+Fine length
+Hand size
+Speed
+Strength
+Versatility
-Can get lost in coverage
-Susceptible to fakes
+Speed
+Acceleration
+Intensity
+Fluidity
+Effort, intensity, and athletic ability will likely earn him time on special teams at a minimum
-Pursuit angles
-Tackling
-Theoretical talent lacks production
+Length
+Strength
+Potential in run game
+Intelligent
-Average to be low average athlete
-Fluidity and change of direction
-Likely a tweener linebacker at next level
+Speed
+Burst
+Thumper
+Demeanor to play in box
-Lacks the size to play in box
-Anticipation and recognition in both coverage and run defense
-Tackling consistency
Grade: (78.05)
DeAngelo Malone Edge Western Kentucky
Malone is so close in my opinion. I see a player who could make a significant impact at the next level and he just needs to put it all together. Promising pass rusher with the ability to drop in coverage. He doesn't have the greatest frame but I am way higher on his ability to play the run than others. I think his punch can be surprisingly powerful, he's displays good patience and nice rip moves, ability to disengage, and good pursuit. What is stopping Malone from taking that next step is his consistency and his effort. I want to slap the label of elite level pursuit ability on him as he's always near the end of the play no matter where it ends but he feels just to late and you also feel he could've been the one to make that play. You find Malone a coach that believes in him as much as I do and I think we see Malone have a very successful career.
Positives
+More power than one would expect+3-4 versatility
+Bend (Inconsistent)
+Football IQ
Negatives
-Size-Pass rush plan
-Pass rush technique
-Consistency
-Effort
Grade: (76.475)
Kingsley Enagbare Edge South Carolina
For me, Enagbare comes in above average in a lot of categories. Enagbare has good length that allows for some versatility. He has a good first step, has developed some pass rush moves, but what I like most is the combination of his bend and the physicality to stay on his path. He has had his fare share of struggles against the run but I believe there has been improve across the board in strength, intelligence, and tackling. I think he needs to rush with a better plan and his effort can diminish if his first move fails. Work to do to be a consistent threat against the pass and run.
Positives
+Above average ability across the board+Combination of bend and strength/balance to hold his path
+Development of pass rush moves
+Superior length
Negatives
-Pass rush plan-Countering ability
-Consistency
-Run defense (I have faith however)
Grade: (76.375)
Jefferey Gunter Edge Coastal Carolina
Gunter looks to bring baseline play and ability as a pass rusher and is a promising run stopper at the next level. He is a solid floor, low ceiling type that a team could go for in the later rounds. High energy player that just lacks that high level athletic ability and technique.
Positives
+Solid in nearly all areas as a pass rusher+High energy
Negatives
-Athleticism-Ability to shed blocks
-Low ceiling
Grade: (73.475)
Jesse Luketa Edge Penn State
Luketa is a project but he is an interesting one. The production isn't there, he actually came in last in my weighted true pass rush pressure rate. Turning on the tape though you get a better picture of the player. Luketa has a good understanding of how to obtain leverage but the lack of length, size, and power fails him more often than not. Luketa displays good footwork, decent bend, but I wish his hands were as active as his feet. Situational pass rusher is certainly an attainable future for Luketa.
Positives
+Active lower half+Put on more weight and played well at Senior Bowl
+Good athlete
Negatives
-Production-Size and length
-Low ceiling
-Pass rush plan, toolkit
-Run defense
Grade: (72.025)
Isaiah Thomas Edge Oklahoma
Thomas allows for some scheme versatility in terms of size but it isn't something I'd regularly deploy. Thomas has lightning quick hands that when they connect allow him to blow past his opposition. After those hands I do not see anything above average. I have concerns about his strength and leverage as there doesn't seem to be much behind those quick hands and he's regularly moved in the run game. He lacks burst, bend, a pass rush plan, and has shown very little in terms of moves and counters. While it only tells part of the story, him ranking towards the bottom of my weighted true pass rush pressure rate for the edges I've looked at shows the visuals are backed (by admittedly limited) data.
Positives
+Lightning quick hands+Above average IQ in the run game
Negatives
-Pass rush plan-Countering ability
-Power
-Athleticism
Grade: (68.175)
Dominique Robinson Edge Miami (OH)
Robinson has nice length, good athleticism, and flashes that make you nod your head. He is just so far away though. Long term project that, due to his frame and lack of power, only projects as a rotational pass rusher at best. Could see him as journeyman practice squad player as there are traits to bet on and work with but hard to see much with him unfortunately.
Positives
+Length+Athleticism
+Flashes
Negatives
-Raw-Pass rush plan, moves, and countering ability
-Power
-Run game IQ
Grade: (67.875)
Tyree Johnson Edge Texas A&M
Johnson may have experience as a pass rusher and in coverage but I just do not see it. Lacks production, doesn't show much athletically especially at his size compared to others in this class. Significant strength, leverage issues to go allowing with size too. Best case scenario is productive special teams player at the next level.
Positives
+Played in coverage and as a pass rusherNegatives
-Athleticism-Strength, leverage, power
-Pass rush plan, moves, and countering ability
-Stance
-Run game IQ
Grade: (62)
Interior Defensive Lineman: 2022 NFL Draft Profiles
First Rounders: 90 or greater
Second Rounders: between 84 and 89.99
Third Rounders: between 79 and 83.99
Fourth Rounders: between 75 and 78.99
Fifth Rounders: between 72 and 74.99
Sixth Rounders: between 70 and 71.99
Seventh Rounder and UDFA: 69.99 or less
Devonte Wyatt IDL Georgia
Wyatt is a high level athlete and I believe the better of those Georgia interior defensive lineman. He has elite level burst and range that is matched by his energy and effort levels giving you a high level pursuit player. He gives off some Fletcher Cox vibes in my opinion. High level pass rusher with a well developed and vast toolkit utilizing both speed and power moves. Impressed by the intelligence as you can see regular communication from him to the second level, and has nice vision and reaction against the run, but still room for improvement.Positives
+High level Burst+Elite Range
+Pursuit ability
+Pass rush Production
+Well developed pass rush toolkit, utilizes both speed and power moves
+Football IQ
Negatives
-Average length, can loose leverage sometimes and be swallowed by bigger offensive lineman-Pop comes from burst not natural strength so it can be inconsistent
Red Flag: Domestic disputes that resulted in arrest
Grade: (90.675)
Jordan Davis IDL Georgia
Davis is routinely an immovable force, even against double teams. A nose tackle by trade, Davis has great length, elite size that swallows opposing interior offensive lineman, quarterbacks, and running backs. The burst and short area quickness relative to size is unbelievable. With his size, snap count, and low pass rush production you certainly develop some concerns over effort and stamina. He certainly had great teammates along that line that competed for time, a defense full of NFL talent, but even on tape I feel there are significant differences in effort levels when he defends the run than pass rushing. I feel like there's a lot of untapped potential as a pass rusher.Positives
+Size and length+Relative athleticism
+Strength
+Leverage
+Football IQ
Negatives
-Inconsistent effort-Snap count, stamina concerns?
-Current pass rushing ability
Grade: (90.3)
Travis Jones IDL UConn
Jones is going to be a productive nose tackle at the next level with stellar length and size for the position. He lacks consistent burst off the line, but he is much more fluid than one would expect at his size. Displays nice power and leverage to drive offensive lineman to the quarterback. He will command a high percentage of double teams each game. There is promise to his pass rush ability as he displays strong bull rushes and club moves. In addition to that, when looking at my weighted true pass set pressure rate metric, Jones tops out as the second best interior lineman. Obviously, he played against some lessor competition, but he still played good teams and it is encouraging to see a high production rate even if it's just part of the story.Positives
+Size, good length+Powerful
+Effort
+Promising pass rusher
+Graded in the high tier for my weighted true pass set pressure rating
+Balance
Negatives
-Fine tuning needed in nearly all areas (hand placement and quickness, utilizing his athleticism consistently, pad level)
Grade: (89.25)
Logan Hall IDL Houston
Hall gives a team position versatility as a 4-3 defensive end, a 3-4 defensive end, and 4-3 defensive tackle. Hall is tall and his weight gives cause for concern at 4-3 DT, but his build is nice and eases some of those concerns. He is a real good athlete with good burst at the line, nice level of flexibility, and change of direction skills giving him good range. Hall has power and when combined with his burst off the line it allows him to bull rush quiet well, but too often do you see offensive lineman recover on him. It doesn't seem like an effort issue on Hall's end, it may have to do with his average length. Productive pass rusher with encouraging development year of year regarding his technique. The most impressive thing I came away with from Hall's tape is the ability for him to attack and defend against double teams; he has a really stellar balance.
Positives
+Versatility+Burst
+Range
+Flexibility
+Power
+Balance
Negatives
-Weight-Average length
Grade: (87.675)
Perrion Winfrey IDL Oklahoma
Positives
+Length+Versatility
+Pass rush ability
+Violent, powerful hands
+Good motor
+Pad level
+Explosive but inconsistent
Negatives
-Inconsistent athletic ability-Late off the snap constantly
+Speed
+Pass rush plan
+Pass rush toolkit
-Strength and leverage
-Build
-Toughness; complete effort
-Bend off the end
+Size
+Much nimbler than one would expect
+Effort
+Promising pass rusher
-Lacks burst
-Power consistency
-Technique
-Pad level
+Athleticism for size is adequate
+Powerful hands
+Easy disengagement from blocks
-Lacks technique both as a pass rusher and run defender
+Energy and effort
+Lower body drive
Booker is a good athlete with a thick lower half. He has shown he has the intelligence to play the run and does a good job of stacking single blockers, but he hasn't shown enough in my opinion. He lacks power and struggles to drive opposing players. Lack of hand usage, power, and production as a pass rusher doesn't bode well for his potential here. Combining all this with his inability to face double teams and struggles disengaging from blocks gives me the feelings of low potential player unfortunately.
+Athletic
+Good ability to stack single blockers
+Captain
+Above average run game IQ
-Undeveloped pass rusher
-Inability to face double teams
-Struggles to disengage
+Length
+Power
+Ability to defeat blocks
-Burst
-Low pass rush potential
-Not an immovable force
Grade: (85.725)
Phidarian Mathis IDL Alabama
Mathis will find himself a strong role as a high level run defender at the next level. High tier power levels combined with his well above average length and his skill give him a nice ability to stack blocks and ultimately disengage from them. He lacks athleticism so he is a bit limited in terms of burst and range, but he is a high motor player that always tries to make an impact. Has found production as a pass rusher, and I see him as a bit of a play disrupter at the next level. Early on you could see him come off on high probability passing downs however.Positives
+Run game IQ+Motor
+Ability to stack and disengage
+Length
Negatives
-Athleticism-Work to do as a pass rusher but encouraging production
I think just about every evaluator agrees that Leal is a tough projection. If I am being honest, I really don't know where he fits. He has good burst and nice straight line quickness but he lacks upper level change of direction, and shows very little flexibility off the edge. I have significant build, strength, and leverage concerns. His bull rush can fizzle out, he struggles to stack his blocker, and double teams can bully him. He'll be deployed all over the defensive line, but I think he really needs to find a good situation to advanced his development at the NFL level. I think a team that runs a wide-9 system that deploys him on the edge with a LEO opposite of him and has a defensive tackle that commends heavy double teams will be his best fit, but of course this can be said about many other too.Grade: (82.275)
DeMarvin Leal IDL Texas A&M
Positives
+Burst+Speed
+Pass rush plan
+Pass rush toolkit
Negatives
-Lacks a position-Strength and leverage
-Build
-Toughness; complete effort
-Bend off the end
Grade: (81.625)
Matthew Butler IDL Tennessee
Butler plays like he is shot out of a cannon. Has a lot of energy and athleticism. Impressive burst and flexibility at the IDL position. He shows active hands and has an impressive bull rush and stab move that utilizes that above average length. Isn't overly powerful and has a ways to go as a run defender but should start as a solid rotational pass rusher.Positives
+High energy+Pass rush potential
+Active hands
+Flexibility for size
+Stab move
Negatives
-Size-Balance
-Strength against significantly larger and stronger opponents
Grade: (78.05)
Haskell Garrett IDL Ohio State
Garrett is a nice pass rushing option in the interior. Nice burst, fined tuned finesse style pass rush moves. He understands the importance of limiting his surface area and does a nice job getting skinny and shooting gaps. Tested poorly at combine but on tape he is a decent athlete that shows decent range and effort to pursue ball carriers. Has good lower half balance, but he won't be a guy getting muddy in the trenches, just does not have the power or length to push others around.Positives
+Fine tuned finesse style pass rush moves+Burst
+Range
+Effort
+Fiery tackler that can get him in to with some misses
+Balanced lower half
Negatives
-Size; below average length-Power to push
Grade: (78.05)
Neil Farrell Jr IDL LSU
Farrell is able to operate in a phone booth at an elite level. Outside of that however, we see significant concerns. Farrell will never be confused for an athlete, limited short area quickness and range. There isn't much potential for him. What he does bring is strong football IQ, incredible snap timing causing disruptions along the line that may give him an opportunity or two to luck into pass rush production. He will become a focus of the offensive line because of his timing and power and that is his value. He will open a lot of door for his fellow edges and linebackers, schemed and non-schemed.Positives
+Snap timing+Initial low pad level
+Strong hands
+Tight power; ability to disengage in a phone booth
Negatives
-Lacks length-Severely limited athlete
Grade: (76.7)
Eyioma Uwazurike IDL Iowa State
Uwazurike has the height, weight, and length to play at the nose tackle position but the athletic ability to play up and down the line giving you good versatility. What is lacking in his game is technique. Uwazurike regularly gives up his advantage of length, and when you combine that with his lack of burst off the line and poor pad level you get serious power drain. He has a good head start as a pass rusher though with good development on a couple of moves combined with those trait. Checks a lot of boxes for the developmental prospects coaches look for in my opinion.Positives
+Length+Size
+Much nimbler than one would expect
+Effort
+Promising pass rusher
Negatives
-Use of length-Lacks burst
-Power consistency
-Technique
-Pad level
Grade: (74.9)
John Ridgeway IDL Arkansas
Ridgeway is impressive, the traits are there but he has gone undeveloped. There is zero technique to his game, he wins purely on his traits and the chaos he brings with it. Power hands, above average length, good size and adequate athletic ability with it, a coach is gonna feel just fine taking that bet.Positives
+Length+Athleticism for size is adequate
+Powerful hands
+Easy disengagement from blocks
Negatives
-Good size but a lot leaner than you'd think-Lacks technique both as a pass rusher and run defender
Grade: (74.9)
Zachary Carter IDL Florida
Carter is built to be a 3-4 defensive end. Carter has a good ability defending against the run. Fine IQ and effort but it doesn't stand out. He is a linear athlete that has strong hands a good pop off the line. I am super impressed at his stab move as its vicious. He lacks balance in his lower half and I just don't see the flashes as a pass rusher to see the room for growth when pairing that with his production.Positives
+Run defense+Stab move
+Above average length
+Powerful hands
Negatives
-Flexibility-Range
-Pass rush potential
Grade: (74.25)
Matt Henningsen IDL Wisconsin
Henningsen has no idea what he is doing out on the field; he just knows he needs to make it tough. His athletic traits and his energy is mainly how he has survived and thrived. He has some active hands and lower body drive that helps him flash some physicality, but the placement needs improvement and he technique needs to be built from the ground up. Fun prospect that could turn into a rotational pass rusher.Positives
+Athletic+Energy and effort
+Lower body drive
Negatives
-TechniqueGrade: (71.225)
Thomas Booker IDL Stanford
Positives
+Thick lower half+Athletic
+Good ability to stack single blockers
+Captain
+Above average run game IQ
Negatives
-Lacks power; struggles to drive players-Undeveloped pass rusher
-Inability to face double teams
-Struggles to disengage
Grade: (70.675)
Christopher Hinton IDL Michigan
Hinton is not one I will pound the table for. He is a good athlete, very good lateral mobility for his size and while he has good linear athleticism, those instances are too inconsistent for me to be confident. High effort player who will run sideline to sideline to make a play. After the effort and athleticism I do not see much. Average strength and length issues give him issues, lack of hand usage a low pass rush production doesn't bode well for his future as a pass rusher.Positives
+Athletic, good lateral mobility for size+Effort when he found the field
Negatives
-Lacks power-Underdeveloped pass rusher
-Potential
Grade: (69.525)
Jayden Peevy IDL Texas A&M
Peevy is a long and powerful nose tackle, yet, highly inconsistent. Limited athlete that will be a rotational two gap lineman. Double teams can get the best of him as his power is more limited than expected. Don't see the pass rush potential when looking at his limited burst, range, urgency and effort. I have concerns in the run game as well with his balance, pad height inconsistency, and moments when he looks lost.Positives
+Size+Length
+Power
+Ability to defeat blocks
Negatives
-Range-Burst
-Low pass rush potential
-Not an immovable force
Grade: (69.525)
Otito Ogbonnia IDL UCLA
Ogbonnia has large power hands, desired length, size, and the motivation to go after ball carriers sideline to sideline. What Ogbonnia lacks is everything else. Limited range and inadequate burst to go along with consistent pad height issues brings the power hands and length advantage back to a zero or into the negative. The lack of traits and the tendencies do not bode well for either potential against the pass or run. He will have a hard time moving to the next level.Positives
+Powerful hands+Length
+Size
+Willing pursuit of ball carriers
Negatives
-Limited range-Poor burst
-Pad level causing serious leverage and power concerns
Grade: (67.15)
Linebackers: 2022 NFL Draft Profiles
First Rounders: 90 or greater
Second Rounders: between 84 and 89.99
Third Rounders: between 79 and 83.99
Fourth Rounders: between 75 and 78.99
Fifth Rounders: between 72 and 74.99
Sixth Rounders: between 70 and 71.99
Seventh Rounder and UDFA: 69.99 or less
Nakobe Dean LB Georgia
There may not be a room Nakobe Dean walks into where he isn't the smartest or most prepared. Great communicator and high level of intelligence that transitions into high level instincts. Will be easy to hand over the green dot to him at the next level. Elite athlete, with speed, short area quickness to avoid blocks, and range to cover all sides of the field. Combining his game prep, instincts, and athletic ability you get a near unrivaled downhill trigger. I don't think anyone will care that he's undersized, I sure don't.
Positives
+Elite athlete+High level range
+Elite short area quickness
+Fine tackler
+Off the chart instincts and intelligence, patient, high level communicator, will be an easy decision to hand him the green dot at the next level
+Combining his game prep, instincts, and athletic ability you get a near unrivaled downhill trigger
Negatives
-Severely undersized-Angles can be inconsistent when playing backfield
-Doesn't have the strength to punish ball carriers or blockers
+Good athlete, range
+Great strength
+Fine tackler
+Hand usage
+Flexibility
Brain Asamoah II LB Oklahoma
Grade: (93.425)
Devin Lloyd LB Utah
Lloyd has serious potential to follow the path of Micah Parsons; he is going to be a moveable chess piece for whichever team drafts him. Good size and a very good athlete; he possesses the desired range, but also has tremendous short area quickness and flexibility that gives you the ability to line him up at edge in addition to linebacker. When you combine those traits with his hand usage when taking on blocks while blitz the confidence to place him at edge takes the next step. He gets downhill fast when he goes, when is the operative word here as getting going seems to be an issue giving off some serious question marks about his processing ability. Additionally, issues with taking on blocks due to inconsistent pop and strength gives off some worries too.
Positives
+Good size+Good athlete, range
+Great strength
+Fine tackler
+Hand usage
+Flexibility
+Elite lateral quickness
+Captain
+Moveable chess piece for whichever team drafts him; he has tremendous short area quickness and flexibility that gives you the ability to line him up at edge in addition to linebacker
-Over pursues leading to poor tackle positioning
Negatives
-Processor is slower than advertised, can be flat-footed a little too long-Over pursues leading to poor tackle positioning
-Strength is inconsistent
Grade: (87.925)
Quay Walker LB Georgia
Walker is the new prototype off-ball coverage linebacker. Good size with range to cover the entire field and a good downhill trigger. He has a high football IQ, a reoccurring theme for these Georgia defense players, a great tackler, and does a great job taking on blocks. Walker is also great in coverage, able to cover both running backs and tight ends in man and is a smart zone coverage linebacker. He can take poor angles to the football at times, he is a bit leaner than his size would suggest, and his strength is inconsistent. In total, his potential is high and the traits are there.
Positives
+Good size+Excellent tackler
+High level athlete
+Coverage
+High football IQ
+Does well to stay mobile, feet are always ready
+Good job on deconstructing blocks
Negatives
-Can take poor pursuit angles-While on paper size is good he is a bit leaner
-Power can be inconsistent
-Lacks rush technique
Grade: (87.875)
Troy Anderson LB Montana State
Anderson is still learning the position and he'll need to do it by taking a significant step up in competition, but I believe he is up for the challenge. Elite athlete, with a great trigger, fluid hips, and change of direction ability. Great size who shows nice strength and power against blocks (he did as a ball carrier too). Excellent in coverage, certainly transitioned what he learned playing quarterback to linebacker and the elite athleticism certainly helps. Some false steps against the run and still learning how to tackle, but with reps and coaching I think these get ironed out due to the type of player he seems to be. Potential is high in my opinion.
Positives
+Elite athlete+Good size
+Played as an option quarterback before transitioning to linebacker
+Intelligent
+Good zone player, understands how to key on quarterback
+Strength
+Fluid, nice change of direction ability
Negatives
-Poor tackler-False steps against the run
-Competition level
Grade: (85.85)
Leo Chenal LB Wisconsin
Chenal is a elite level athlete with a lot of potential. Great size and great trigger, Chenal is going to make a blitzing team very happy; he dominated the A gap in in college. He is a great tackler and he is always looking to punish ball carriers and blockers. He has better intelligence playing the run but everything for him seems to be guessing, this is the area he needs to improve. He is susceptible to over pursuing and play action because of his aggressive play style. In coverage, both motion and flipping the play has caused some havoc in communication for him. If he can control the chaos and improve the coverage ability; he will be a complete player.
Positives
+Great size+Great athlete
+Nice range and downhill trigger
+Nice strength, looking to lay a booming impact
+Good tackler
Negatives
-Looses focus and can get lost in zone coverage-Can be faked by play action
Grade: (85.25)
Brain Asamoah II LB Oklahoma
Asamoah plays like a demon man, I love his tenacity. Undersized and built more like a box safety his elite athletic ability, energy, and just his pure will eases these concerns for me. He has above average football intelligence and eyes, but is still growing in terms of the linebacker position. Elite trigger, elite change of direction agility, and good in coverage, sign me up.
Positives
+Elite athlete+Great trigger
+Elite change of direction and short area quickness
+Good tackler
+Intelligent
+High energy and gritty
Negatives
-Undersized, more of a box safety-Full understanding of linebacker assignments is still developing
-His full go attitude can cause poor angles to football
Grade: (85.2)
Brandon Smith LB Penn State
I think we can all come to the conclusion that Penn State develops great athletes that they end up not knowing what to do with. I think the NFL will get a lot more out of Brandon Smith than Franklin did. Top tier athlete, elite downhill trigger, but he needs technical refinement and more consistent aggression for it to fulfill its potential. Very fluid with great change of direction ability lends itself nice in coverage where I believe Smith can develop into a top tier player with coaching. Still learning but I think others are really underselling his potential when they go and do the opposite for other positions like wide receiver or edge.
Positives
+Size+Elite athlete, great trigger downhill
+Strength
+Great change of direction
+Nice feel in zone coverage
Negatives
-Drops in zone could be quick but that will come with reps and coaching-Some false steps, can be played by play action
-Technique taking on blocks can be inconsistent
Grade: (85.175)
Damone Clark LB LSU
Clark is another linebacker with great range in this class. Average size, but a high level athlete with good strength to take on and defeat blocks. He displays nice change of direction ability, it's just unfortunate you see it on display so much because his instincts aren't there yet he usually drags himself out of position. He'll need to improve his coverage ability at the next level but has the traits to become an every down guy.
Positives
+Great tackler+High level athlete
+High level change of direction ability
+Makes great on the fly adjustments post snap
+Feet stay ready
Negatives
-Initial reaction feels more like guess work then instincts and game prep-Can be faked out with motion, misdirection, and play action
-Needs improvement in coverage ability, route recognition
Red Flag: Spinal fusion surgery of neck; it will limit range of motion but his career should be okay
Grade: (83.225)
Channing Tindall LB Georgia
Tindall is good when he's at full go, when he is not, there is a lot to be desired. A potential menace in the run game, Tindall is a great athlete, tackler, and an absolute thumper. He shows a good ability to take on blocks and disengage from them. Now what does he lack? I don't see him ever being a great coverage guy, his instincts need some work and he will tend to take on blocks without even trying to avoid them, but most of all the "he's out of the play" effort level has a very large radius for someone this athletic, giving me serious effort concerns.
Positives
+Elite level athlete+Great tackler
+Punisher
+Feet stay ready
+Good ability to take on and disengage from blocks
Negatives
-Size is below average-Tight hips
-His "out of the play effort" looks bad because it shows up when he's pretty close to the play
-Eyes
Grade: (81.275)
Christian Harris LB Alabama
I just do not see it with Christian Harris the way others do. He is a great athlete and a fine tackler. For me though, I see a consistent lack of urgency, a player whose easily manipulated in both the run game and the pass, and one who tends to avoid contact. I think the tools are there to be very good, I just question the will.
Positives
+Elite level athlete+Fine tackler
Negatives
-Undersized-Lacks urgency with his play
-Easily moved from mark on play action
-Lacks the power to take on blocks; looks mostly like he tries to avoid them at all cost
Grade: (79.825)
Chad Muma LB Wyoming
Muma has good size, great straight line athletic ability, and is a great team guy. I wish that energy after the play continued to during the play; he is a great tackler and obviously strong but lacks aggression to make big hits and take on blocks. He drops into coverage quick and does a nice job in zone, he does have some issues because of stiffer hips. Muma is still developing, his instincts are not yet where they need to be and he takes poor angles to the football regularly. Like the potential and he'll be an impact special teams guy from day 1.
Positives
+Good tackler+Strong
+Good athlete
+Good size
+Team guy, high energy, always excited for the team to make a play
+Active feet
+Drops into coverage quick, nice ability
Negatives
-Poor angles-His strength feels underutilized
-Instincts are still developing
Grade: (79.8)
Jeremiah Gemmel LB North Carolina
Positives
+Good tackler+Good athlete, range, trigger
+Good lower half, absorbs contact well from ball carriers
+Good communicator, nice football IQ
+Teammates nicknamed him "The General"
Negatives
-Poor size-Level of concern regarding ability to take on offensive lineman at the next level
+Not completely there in coverage
Grade: (78.925)
Darrian Beavers LB Cincinnati
Positives
+Nice trigger+Good size
+Tremendous job attacking the gaps and slipping through unblocked
+Intelligent
+Good strength
Negatives
-Awful tackler-Lacks flexibility
-Lacks the ability to cover man to man and offer little in zone
Grade: (78.025)
Malcolm Rodriguez LB Oklahoma State
Positives
+Good athlete, downhill trigger+Enough short area quickness to avoid blocks but a bit stiff
+Nice job avoiding blocks but staying ready
+Good communicator, nice intelligence, plays run real well
Negatives
-Severely undersized-Not a great tackler
-False steps
-Average to below average in coverage
Grade: (77.95)
JoJo Domann LB/S/NB Nebraska
Positives
+Ability and experience as slot+Good straight line speed for linebacker
+Good abilities in coverage
Negatives
-"Tweener", lacks true position-Undersized
-Lacks explosiveness, stiff hips
-Not a great tackler, take poor angles
-Instincts not there
-Transitioning into true linebacker
Red Flag: Lengthy injury history (2017, 2018, 2021)
Grade: (77.225)
Micah McFadden LB Indiana
Positives
+Fine size and strength+Good athlete
+Effort and energy
+Intelligent
Negatives
-Poor tackler, tackles high and with lots of chaos-Chaos is a key description for him as most of his problems stem for his over energetic nature
Grade: (76.775)
Mike Rose LB Iowa State
Positives
+Great size+Interceptions
+Trigger, straight line speed
+Intelligent
Negatives
-Very poor tackler-Lacks desired overall athleticism and change of direction which brings concerns in coverage at the next level
Grade: (74.8)
Aaron Hansford LB Texas A&M
Positives
+Fine size+Strength
+Good tackler
+Good athlete
Negatives
-Takes really wide angles-Doesn't take on blocks well at all, kind of explains the wide angles
-Poor recognition
-Everything is about his flashes, I question whether he can put t together
Grade: (74.675)
Terrel Bernard LB Baylor
Positives
+Fine athlete+Has some pop
+Very balanced, good ability to anchor/hold his ground
+Leader
Negatives
-Poor size-Poor tackler
-Does not offer much in terms of man or zone coverage
-Easily manipulated by play action
Red Flag: Build up of injuries over the years
Grade: (73.275)
D'Marco Jackson LB Appalachian State
Positives
+Good athlete+Scrappy
+Captain
+Special teams contributor
+Promising in coverage
Negatives
-Undersized-Poor tackler
-Lacks the strength to take on blocks at the next level
-Lacks play recognition
Grade: (71.1)
Carson Wells LB Colorado
Positives
+Great tackler+Great size
+Versatility
Negatives
-Poor athlete-Lacks the strength to take on blocks at the next level
-Lacks flexibility
-Significant limitations to everything he does
Grade: (70.65)
Zakoby McClain LB Auburn
Positives
+Good tacklerNegatives
-Undersized-Poor athlete
-Poor in coverage, looks lost
-Lacks the strength to defeat blocks
Grade: (70.1)
Darien Butler LB Arizona State
Positives
+Captain+Promising in coverage
Negatives
-Poor tackler
-Lacks size
-Chaotic
-Needs to improve in the run game
Grade: (68.325)
Nate Landman LB Colorado
Positives
+Ability to play gaps and diagnose blocking schemesNegatives
-Lacks size-Not a good tackler
-Lacks athleticism, poor range and change of direction
Red Flag: Tore Achilles in 2020
Grade: (67.425)
Jack Sanborn LB Wisconsin
Positives
+Good tacklerNegatives
-Poor size-Poor athlete, sluggish, poor change of direction
-Offers nothing in terms of coverage ability
-Poor eyes, faked by play action and misdirection
Grade: (64.025)
Nephi Sewell LB Utah
Positives
+Good tackler+Fine athlete
Negatives
-Undersized, small hands, poor length
-Unable to be an early down player at next level
-Still in learning process of zone coverage responsibilities
Grade: (63.525)
Cornerbacks: 2022 NFL Draft Profiles
First Rounders: 90 or greater
Second Rounders: between 84 and 89.99
Third Rounders: between 79 and 83.99
Fourth Rounders: between 75 and 78.99
Fifth Rounders: between 72 and 74.99
Sixth Rounders: between 70 and 71.99
Seventh Rounder and UDFA: 69.99 or less
Derek Stingley Jr CB LSU
The three words I'd use to describe Stingley would be intelligent, confident, and calm. He does a real nice job operating on the fly, communicating, good ability to pass off receivers, and nice play recognition. Stingley is aggressive and physical but not enough to hurt him. He has elite ball skills and has tremendous timing by keying off of the receiver. He must combat his below average length and the fluctuation of effort at the next level, but he projects as a high level player nonetheless.
Positives
+Good height+Elite ball skills, ability to time his head turn perfectly off receiver keys
+Aggressive
+Toughness
+Elite footwork
+Confidence and calmness
+Mirror ability is top notch
+Highly intelligent
+Plant and drive
+Hand fighting
Negatives
-Below average length-Effort fluctuations
-Long speed can feel inconsistent
Red Flag: Has played in only 10 games over past two seasons
Grade: (93.6)
Andrew Booth Jr CB Clemson
I really like Booth's game. He has good size, high level athlete, incredibly fluid and energetic. He's intelligent and takes smart gambles. His ability in zone is much more refined than his ability in man at this moment. Has the skills to be very good in press man but still working through technique and footwork issues. His athletic ability was able to mask these hiccups, but the next level of the game will come with growing pains in all likelihood. Just like these other first round corners; I feel like if he cleans up his game he could end up being the top one in the draft class when all is said and done.
Positives
+Good height+Fine length
+Good frame
+Downhill trigger
+Smooth backpedal
+Tackling
+Intelligent, maintains good odds on his gambles
+Nice speed turns
+Has the skills to be very good in press man, potential is high
Negatives
-Technique in man coverage is still a work in progress-False steps in press
-Over-reactionary, can be faked out
Grade: (91.15)
Kaiir Elam CB Florida
False steps will kill anyone in press coverage and that is what is in his way right now. I love a lot about his game. Good size, intelligent, ability to play bump and run and mirror in press. He's not the cleanest tackler but he is physical and that physicality shows in coverage as well. Even though he has slightly below average length he has a real knack for getting his hand on the ball and breaking up passes, that technique will transition well to the next level. He is one coaching adjustment away from where I'd have little doubt he should be a top 15 pick.
Positives
+Good speed+Good height
+Ability to play bump and run and mirror in press
+Physical
+Knack for playing the ball
+Intelligent
Negatives
-Arm length is a bit below average-Small hands
-False steps
-His patience can ever so slightly turn into flat footedness
-Gives a little too much cushion
Grade: (90.8)
Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner CB Cincinnati
Sauce is an elite bump and run corner. He is able to dictate anyone's route with his elite length and technique. High level athlete and when there's the added consideration of his size its even more impressive. He has good fluidity, I would describe him as a smooth, easy mover. I have some concerns when he is mirroring in coverage and his aggressive nature can get the best of him as he can get grabby during the route. I don't necessarily mind that he just needs to work on it. His frame is concerning and lacks aggression and technique as a tackler.
Positives
+Elite Height+Elite Length
+Nice short and long speed
+Has never given up a touchdown in college
+Fluid
+Elite press man (Bump and run) corner
+Schemed against, thrown away from
+Confidence
Negatives
-Poor tackling form-Thin frame, lacks physicality after the catch
-Aggressiveness can get best of him
-Some footwork issues
-Needs to improve mirror and match ability
Grade: (90.75)
Trent McDuffie CB Washington
McDuffie is tough, physical, and an elite athlete. He has great fluidity, probably the best in the draft, speed, and ability to plant and drive downhill. He is highly intelligent and will be able to thrive in either man or zone coverage schemes. But, he has small hands, sub 30in arms, and below average height. With that size and poor projection for ball skills, I see it as difficult to place too much confidence on him at outside corner but if you were to bet on one guy like this it would certainly be him.
Positives
+High level athlete, elite speed+Nice plan and drive ability
+Smooth backpedal
+Physical
+Good tackler
+Fluid
+Intelligent
Negatives
-Small hands-Sub 30in arm length
-Below average height
-Gives too much cushion is off man
-I don't see him playing outside regularly in the NFL
Grade: (90)
Zyon McCollum CB Sam Houston State
I really like what I see from Zyon McCollum. Saying elite athlete feels like and understatement. He has top tier size, top tier speed, explosiveness, and is incredibly fluid. He has the stuff to play both press and off man. Shows the ability to mirror really well, and I project him to be a good bump in run corner once his new coaches fix his stance and technique. He was a team captain and shows good football intelligence. He has put it all together against lower competition. This will be a big step but he has the traits to bet on.
+Elite height, weight
+Elite leaping ability
+Explosive
+Speed
+Incredibly fluidity
Positives
+RAS of 10, calling him an elite athlete feels like an understatement+Elite height, weight
+Elite leaping ability
+Explosive
+Speed
+Incredibly fluidity
+Shows the ability to mirror really well, and I project him to be a good bump in run corner once his new coaches fix his stance and technique
+Captain
-Stance in press leaves to late punch
Negatives
-Competition level-Stance in press leaves to late punch
Grade: (87.95)
Kyler Gordon CB Washington
Gordon talked himself up a lot before the combine and ended up running a disappointing forty yard dash and only doing the forty and would later stand on that time at his pro day. If your gonna talk the talk you need to back it up especially when your going against air. Turning on that tape tells a different story. Kyler is a high tier athlete, extremely explosive, and intense. He's got work to do though. False steps in press plague his tape, he takes poor tackling angles, and he gives up a lot of space in zone coverage as he feels he can collapse on it because of his athletic ability. Coaching and reps will help clean some of this up.
Positives
+Hits "size requirements"+High tier athlete, extremely explosive
+Intense player
+Effort
+Tackling, hard hitter
Negatives
-Disappointing showing at combine-False steps
-Poor pursuit angles
-Zone spacing
Grade: (87.575)
Vincent Gray CB Michigan
Gray is an extremely focused, intense, and habitual individual. When he goes to get set he looks like a lion preparing to pounce on his prey. Extremely patient in press with excellent footwork; he is able to mirror well and can confidently carry vertical routes. Gray displays a high level of intelligence with his understanding of route concepts, his responsibilities and his teammates within the scheme; he projects as a high level zone coverage corner at the next level. He is an average athlete that lacks some downhill burst and he has some issues with hip tightness specifically against inside releases that cut towards the middle. I will always be a fan of high football IQ players.Positives
+Good height+Good length
+Some hip tightness but fluidity is adequate
+Focus, intensity
+Intelligent
+Elite zone ability
+Press, bump and run
+Patients, zero panic
Negatives
-Average athlete-Lacks downhill burst
-Inside releases can get the best of him
Grade: (86.35)
Jalyn Armour-Davis CB Alabama
I am a big fan of Jalyn Armour-Davis. He is scheme versatile giving you great traits and high level base skill in both man and zone coverage. He is physical and strong in bump and run press man. He displays good patience and high level footwork. Has good agility and high level quickness and long speed to carry the receiver when mirroring. He also does a nice job dictating routes and using the sideline as an extra defender. He has some hip tightness that can give him some fits and his arm length is just slightly below average. I think he is much more refined than others think and I am excited to see a coach tap into his potential.
Positives
+Elite speed+Good height and weight
+Scheme versatile
+Able to look down in bump and run
+Ability to mirror and match
+Press/bail technique
Negatives
-Slightly below average arm length-Some hip tightness and hitch
Grade: (85.85)
Martin Emerson CB Mississippi State
One of the taller and longer corners in the draft, Emerson will be able to draw interest on those traits alone. Now what gets scouts to stay; he is a fine athlete, nice fluidity at his size, average long speed but he is a long strider so he hits his top speed fairly quickly once he gets going. He has the length, fluidity, and demeanor to play bump and run press coverage but I like him most in cover three. He has good intelligence, shows great patience, and while the speed as a whole is a concern, he has shown that he's able to stay with much faster receivers when he is in deep coverage. He has a lower ceiling but I really like what he brings to the table.Positives
+Good height and weight,+Elite length
+Large hands
+Strength
+Good fluidity for size
Negatives
-Average long speed (But enough to stick with receivers out of cover 3)-Only one career interception
-Lower ceiling
-Tackling technique
Grade: (83.55)
Roger McCreary CB Auburn
McCreary is certainly a conundrum. There is no doubting that he is a press corner at the next level. He suffocates opposing wide receivers and has done it to some pretty instant impact players at the next level. He does a good job mirroring as well, staying in great position to have the chance to get his hands on the ball if the pass comes in. He does all of this with sub 29in arms and average athleticism. He's just a dude that comes in and out works you. Is he forced to play the slot at the next level, probably. Is he going to be a ball hawking corner in the NFL, probably not. But he has high level ability to cover man to man and that will always be welcomed at the next level.
Positives
+Fluid+Pass breakups
+Physicality
+Footwork
+Press ability
Negatives
-Sub 29in arms-Average to below average athlete
Grade: (82.95)
Joshua Williams CB Fayetteville State
Williams does not come without his limitations, yet he is an intriguing prospect. Elite size packaged together with above average athleticism. He possesses high level quickness, displays good footwork in press, combine that with the length and strength it is easy to theorize him becoming a plus bump and run corner. I have concerns over his ability to mirror and match as he has some hip tightness and concerns over his long speed. Over his career I'd be deploying Williams as a bump and run and cover 3 corner to take advantage of that initial burst and strength.Positives
+Good height+Good length
+Above average athlete
+Good initial quickness
+Strength
+Patience
Negatives
-Some hip tightness-Lacks long speed
-Competition level
Grade: (82.25)
Marcus Jones CB/ATH Houston
Jones is going to be an elite returner at the next level. Not sure if cornerback will be his only position when he takes the next step as more creative teams will likely take advantage of his ball handling skills. He is a highly athletic, easy accelerator, and as a corner your taking a gamble on these traits. He is very raw, easily manipulated and can get handsy deep into the route. But he brings a high effort, aggressive nature that will surprise anyone he faces.
Positives
+Elite returner+Acceleration
+Solid tackler, lot more pop than you'd expect
+May play everywhere to maximize talent
+Promising in press man coverage due to ball skills, aggressive nature, and athleticism, not sure the mental side of playing corner catches up to his traits so I have fears for zone and off-man
Negatives
-Sub 29in arms-Severely undersized
-Easily manipulated
-False steps
-Bit handsy
Grade: (80)
Akayleb Evans CB Missouri
Positives
+Height, weight+Length
+Strength
+Speed
+Burst
+Bump and run
+Ability to mirror
+Press patience
+Communication
Negatives
-Hand size-Lateral mobility
-Route recognition
-Fluidity
-Plant and drive
-Peddle/hip sink
Red Flag: Injuries in 2018, 2019, and 2021
Grade: (78.925)
Josh Thompson CB/S Texas
Positives
+Fine size+Good long speed
+Strength
+Willing to get dirty in run support
+Special teams
+Versatility
+Fluid
Negatives
-Slightly below average length-Gives up too much space
-Short area quickness
-Route anticipation
Grade: (78.15)
Kalon Barnes CB Baylor
Positives
+Elite speed+Toughness, played with a club hand
+Plays for the ball
+Traits to develop a good player
-Plays a little too high hipped
-Can be manipulated out of zone
-Too relaxed
-Effort
Negatives
-Bit under weight-Plays a little too high hipped
-Can be manipulated out of zone
-Too relaxed
-Effort
Grade: (77.6)
Tariq Woolen CB UTSA
Positives
+Elite height and weight+Elite length
+Explosive
+Speed
+Played through having a club
Negatives
-Fluidity-Flat footed
-Lacks technique, knowledge of routes
Grade: (77.3)
Coby Bryant CB Cincinnati
Positives
+Good height+Aggressive, physical
+Ball skills
+Instinctive
Negatives
-Below average length-Average to below average athlete
-Lacks fluidity
-Feet can stop moving in coverage, will loose man, have balance issues, and can be grabby
Grade: (76.95)
Alontae Taylor CB Tennessee
Positives
+Elite speed+Good length and weight
+Strength
+Willing run defender
Negatives
-Poor tackling technique-Plant and drive
-Change of direction
-Fluidity
Grade: (76.025)
Tariq Castro-Fields CB Penn State
Positives
+Height, weight+Speed
+Plant and drive
+Fluidity is there but there is some slight hip tightness
Negatives
-Strength-Slightly below average length
-Awareness
-Overly aggressive
-Still leaner position fully
Grade: (75.85)
Mario Goodrich CB Clemson
Positives
+Good height+Intelligent
+Play recognition to reaction time
+Strength
+Physicality
+Zone potential
Negatives
-Below average length-Extremely thin
-Athletic ability at weight is concerning
-Speed, inability to regain position
-Lateral mobility
Grade: (75.65)
Cam Taylor-Britt CB/S Nebraska
Positives
+Speed w/second gear+Punt return experience
+Safety and corner experience
+Aggressive
+Strength
Negatives
-Lacks height-Lack of leaping ability
-Tackling form
-Pursuit angles
-Route recognition
Grade: (75.075)
Derion Kendrick CB Georgia
Positives
+Fine size, hits length "requirement"+Allowed a 38.6 passer rating this past season
+Fluid
+Footwork
Negatives
-Didn't participate at the combine and then delivered the most disappointing pro day performance I have ever seen, I question whether he took the preparation seriously-Poor burst
-Poor long speed
-Lacks strength, unable to defeat blocks
Red Flag: Kicked off Clemson because of discipline; was shortly arrested for gun charges. His reasoning for being kicked off Clemson was he was under stress due to family reasons as his son was in hospital so he missed mandatory meetings and had poor communication with staff; he praised Clemson coaches in interview after kicked off and acknowledge his communication missteps
Grade: (74.925)
Damarri Mathis CB Pittsburgh
Positives
+Length+Speed
+Explosive traits
+Strong
Negatives
-Hand size-Handsy
-Footwork
-Angles
-Balance
Grade: (72.7)
Josh Jobe CB Alabama
Positives
+Good length+Patient back pedal
+Physicality
+Special teams ability
Negatives
-Speed-Change of direction
-Fluidity
-Plant and drive
Red Flag: Foot surgery just before College Football Playoffs
Grade: (72.275)
Decobie Durant CB South Carolina
Positives
+Elite speed+Plant and drive
+Acceleration
+Ball skills
+Competitiveness
Negatives
-Height, weight-Slightly below average length
-Some stiffness
-Peddle
-Strength
Grade: (71.5)
Isaac Taylor-Stuart CB USC
Positives
+Good height, weight+Fine length
+Good speed
Negatives
-Ball skills-Technique
-Lost in coverage
-Physicality
Grade: (71.275)
Jermaine Waller CB Virginia Tech
Positives
+Fine height+Pass length "requirement"
+Willing defender in run game
+Competitive nature
Negatives
-Poor weight-Poor long speed
-Grabby at the catch point
-Would rather face-guard then find the football
-Strength
Grade: (69.05)
Jack Jones CB Arizona State
Positives
+Slightly above average length+Good burst
Negatives
-Average overall athlete, but when size is considered it is concerning-Weight
-Strength
-Hand size
-Panic
-Easily faked out
-Footwork
Grade: (64.475)
Mykael Wright CB Oregon
Positives
+Effort and attitude+Intelligence
Negatives
-Weight-Slightly below average length
-Lacks speed
-Fluidity
-Strength
-Grabby at the catch point
Grade: (55.275)
Safeties: 2022 NFL Draft Profiles
First Rounders: 90 or greater
Second Rounders: between 84 and 89.99
Third Rounders: between 79 and 83.99
Fourth Rounders: between 75 and 78.99
Fifth Rounders: between 72 and 74.99
Sixth Rounders: between 70 and 71.99
Seventh Rounder and UDFA: 69.99 or less
Daxton Hill FS/NB/CB Michigan
In my opinion, there is an argument to be made that Daxton Hill would be the best corner in this draft. He is just such an easy mover; incredible fluidity and lateral mobility to change directions on a dime, and the burst and speed for high level short area quickness and the ability to carry any route deep. He has elite length, he is physical in coverage and against the run to the point the weight concerns can be put to rest. Hill will be a chess piece for his next team, but I would really consider maxing out his value at corner before I do anything else.Positives
+In my opinion, there is an argument to be made that Daxton Hill would be the best corner in this draft+He is just such an easy mover; incredible fluidity and lateral mobility to change directions on a dime
+Length
+Burst and speed for high level short area quickness and the ability to carry any route deep
+Special teams
+Ball skills
+Physicality
+Intelligence
-Weight
-Play action can move him off his spot
+Burst and speed for high level short area quickness and the ability to carry any route deep
+Special teams
+Ball skills
+Physicality
+Intelligence
Negatives
-Lacks the high level leaping ability-Weight
-Play action can move him off his spot
Grade: (93.625)
Kyle Hamilton FS Notre Dame
You hear the word elite come up a lot when people talk about Kyle Hamilton. Elite height, weight, length, explosiveness, intelligence and instincts. His reactive ability lacks any ounce of hesitation, it is truly impressive. He disappointed at the combine as the legend grew bigger than the man. He is also still working on refining parts of his game like pursuit angles and consistent tackling technique. He's fluid for his size but there are some issues with change of direction. I do not anticipate him covering slot wide receivers at the next level. I will always take large bets on guys with high level football intelligence and Hamilton gets multiple check marks in that box. Just put the entire field in front of Hamilton and let him go to work.
Positives
+Elite size, height, weight, length+Explosive
+Reactive ability
+Intelligence and instincts
+Captain
+Special teams
+Fluid for size
Negatives
-Long speed-Still refining pursuit angles to ball carrier
-Working on consistent tackling technique
Grade: (92.5)
Jalen Pitre SS/NB Baylor
When Pitre identifies, oof, there are not many that are able to match his trigger down hill, just elite eyes and processor. Pitre gives you 100% effort 100% of the time and its just really fun to see. He is undersized but he is very skilled along the line and in the box as he is able to set a good edge and does an excellent job getting into the backfield. He has some hip tightness, but his intelligence, anticipation, and short area quickness allow him to play everything in front of him at a high level. There are limitations to his game but, by all accounts if you value character guys, he is a must draft.
Positives
+Fluid+Intelligence
+Plant and drive
+Communicator
+Blitzer
+Strength
+Hustler
Negatives
-Below average size-Length
-Hip tightness
-Long speed
Grade: (87.25)
Brian Cook SS Cincinnati
Cook does a lot of things very well; he may have a high floor but he also has a slightly lower ceiling. Cook displays high level intelligence on the defensive side of the football and is a great communicator coming from a very strong team defense. He is a thumper and a strong tackler, and while his listed size comes in average he has a solid frame. Looking at his tape, traits, and frame you can project a plus run defender at the next level. There are some concerns with his speed but I think he is a solid athlete. While it does not hit the top levels that some of these other safeties are hitting; he still maintains enough speed and fluidity to cover all areas of the field and in both man and zone coverage.
Positives
+Thumper+Tackling
+Frame
+Intelligent, good communicator
+Coverage ability
+Run support
Negatives
-Small hands-Limitations to everything he does leading to lower ceiling
Grade: (86.65)
Jaquan Brisker SS Penn State
Positives
+Good height+Fine length
+Hand size
+Speed
+Strength
+Versatility
Negatives
-Still overly reactionary, lacks play recognition, potential is there though-Can get lost in coverage
-Susceptible to fakes
Grade: (85.825)
Nick Cross FS Maryland
Nick Cross has the potential to be a "do it all" safety. He has the body, temperament, and intelligence to play in the box, defend the run, and blitz at high levels. He will need to clean up his tackling technique as he has yet to find consistency there. In coverage he is athletic enough to cover tight ends and some slot receivers man to man and that intelligence and athleticism allows he to be deployed as a true center fielder. He communicates well, has good ball skills, and plays special teams, there is just so much to like about Cross' game.
Positives
+Elite athlete+Speed
+Burst
+Weight
+Special teams
+Versatility, lined up all over the field
+Thumper
Negatives
-Fluidity (Not terrible)-Change of direction issues (Not terrible)
Grade: (82.125)
Lewis Cine FS Georgia
Cine has good length and good height but is missing some of that desired mass. Because of his explosiveness he is able to lay some punishing hits developing quiet the highlight reel. While he has great straight line speed he is limited. Combining the hip tightness and lateral mobility issues with the underdeveloped instincts and recognition in coverage I have trouble confidently saying he will develop into a good man coverage safety. I am much lower on him than a lot of others.
Positives
+Elite length+Good height
+Explosive
+Speed
+Punisher
Negatives
-Hip tightness-Instincts still developing
-Lateral mobility
-Route recognition
Grade: (81.425)
JT Woods FS/SS Baylor
JT Woods will be at his best when playing deep center field allowing plays to develop in front of him giving him the ability to trigger forward in the years to come. He is still learning how to use his size and could add some pounds allowing him to be truly versatile as both a free and box safety. He has the athleticism and fluidity to cover tight ends and slot receivers, but the route anticipation and recognition just aren't there yet. From busted zone assignments to the amount of speed turns I have lost count of; he just cannot be trusted right now. I see potential though, so he gets a boost there.
Positives
+Height+Arm length
+Long speed
+Explosive
+Potential versatility
Negatives
-Under weight-Football IQ
-Route recognition
Grade: (81.025)
Kerby Joseph FS Illinois
Positives
+Elite length+Hands size
+Fine height and weight
+Untapped play strength
+Promising instincts
+Fluidity
Negatives
-Speed-Play recognition lacks consistency
-Functional play strength does not yet match actual strength
-Tackling form
Grade: (78.825)
Juanyeh Thomas SS Georgia Tech
Positives
+Length+Weight
+Strength
+Kick returner, special teams
-Long strider, acceleration
Negatives
-Can be overly patient, doesn't trust his instincts fully-Long speed
Grade: (77.525)
Tycen Anderson FS Toledo
Positives
+Size and length+Hand size
+Burst
+Long speed
+Special teams
+Physical traits may give him tryout at corner
Negatives
-Slow processor-Easily lost in coverage
-Coverage skills are not at the levels where I'd confidently think he could play corner
Grade: (77.45)
Bubba Bolden SS Miami
Positives
+Height+Speed
+Acceleration
+Intensity
+Fluidity
+Effort, intensity, and athletic ability will likely earn him time on special teams at a minimum
Negatives
-Run support-Pursuit angles
-Tackling
-Theoretical talent lacks production
Grade: (77.325)
Smoke Monday SS Auburn
Positives
+All-name team+Size
+Length
+Acceleration
+Demeanor
+Communication
Negatives
-Change of direction-Explosiveness
Grade: (74.7)
Sterling Weatherford SS Miami (OH)
Positives
+Great height and weight+Length
+Strength
+Potential in run game
+Intelligent
Negatives
-Hand size-Average to be low average athlete
-Fluidity and change of direction
-Likely a tweener linebacker at next level
Grade: (74.025)
Markquese Bell FS Florida A&M
Positives
+Speed+Burst
+Height
+Weight
+Length
+Physicality
+Good plan towards the ball
Negatives
-Fluidity-Change of direction
Grade: (73.9)
Verone McKinley III FS Oregon
Positives
+Strength for size+Unrivaled intelligence, allows him to overcome athletic limitations to a degree
+Playmaker
Negatives
-Size-Length
-Speed
-Burst
-Lateral mobility
Grade: (73.85)
Yusuf Corker FS Kentucky
Positives
+Strength+Intensity
+Instincts
Negatives
-Fluidity+Long speed
+Run support and pursuit technique
Grade: (69.9)
Percy Butler FS Louisiana
Positives
+Special teams+Speed
+Burst
+Thumper
+Demeanor to play in box
Negatives
-Needs to add weight-Lacks the size to play in box
-Anticipation and recognition in both coverage and run defense
-Tackling consistency
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