Strengths: Absolutely relentless, elite get-off, uses long arms well, sets the edge, Weaknesses: Stiff hips and subpar ankle flexion, plays high at times, tries to shoot backside instead of squeezing blocks. According to Pro Football Focus, he led all Big 12 receivers with 602 yards on throws of 20 yards or longer in 2022. The Packers selected Auburn kicker Anders Carlson, brother of Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson, with the No. Strengths: Electric route-runner, short-area Houdini, elite production, added value as returner, Weaknesses: Tiny frame, small hands, limited catch radius, drops, marginal top-end speed, When someone refers to turning on a dime, they don't expect a tank to do so. While older, he's also a 6'5" target with 4.63-second 40-yard-dash speed. Irrelevant. However, Joey Porter Sr. played outside linebacker. He also uses his lineage as a source of strength. Strengths: Deep bag of tricks when rushing passer, quick off the snap, flexible to dip shoulder and get under bigger blockers, excellent lateral agility, Weaknesses: Suboptimal play strength particularly against the run, can be undisciplined with pass-rush assignments, can be stopped in his tracks upon first contact. Stroud's batterymate with this year's second-overall pick should have been strongly considered to make a smooth transition for the quarterback. First, Brown is just a good football player. "It's not just about getting a sack, getting a negative play.". I want to do the same thing and just be better. There's a frustrating inconsistency to Owens' play, especially for a four-year starter. It certainly fits Alabama's Jordan Battle. The back added 61 receptions for 518 yards. Day 3 of the 2023 NFL Draft is officially in the books. He projects as a plus-starter in any of the offensive line spots. I played in the SEC. An argument can be made in Torrence's favor as the class' best pure guard prospect. Pro Football Network recently updated their seven-round 2022 NFL Mock Draft, and they now have six Wildcats getting selected. The reigning Pat Tillman Defensive Player of the Year can still be used in a variety of manners, though the picture is clearer today about his natural position. We thought we could run with everybody and I agreed with that assessment. Hall gives them an updated version of Chris Clemons/Cliff Avril. The three-year starter at left tackle may have a position switch ahead of him. I feel like I can turn into a great athlete.". That isn't hyperbole despite the program producing Dallas Clark, Tony Moeaki, George Kittle, T.J. Hockenson and Noah Fant. Instead, a prospect like Branch holds value over others in the class because he can comfortably line up over the slot, play deep third, drop down into the box and even play near the line of scrimmage. Granted, the program also features the reigning John Mackey Award winner in Brock Bowers, who'll likely be a top-10 draft pick during the 2024 cycle. 4. Copyright 1999 2023 GoDaddy Operating Company, LLC. The Falcons certainly kept true to their . FCS underclassmen don't often make the leap to the NFL draft, but that's exactly what South Dakota State tight end Tucker Kraft did. Timeline 2019 Jul 1, 2019: Enrolled Tristan Nichols enrolls at. His burst allows him to get upfield and be disruptive, though he doesn't have ideal lateral movement. Since the Minnesota Vikings decided to move on from veteran Patrick Peterson, release Cameron Dantzler Sr. and not re-sign Chandon Sullivan, cornerback was a significant area of need. The TCU Horned Frogs went on a Cinderella-like run to the BCS Championship Game, only to have their season turn into a pumpkin when the clock struck midnight. Strengths: Thrives as puller and working in space, massive frame, excellent change-of-direction movement, physical blocker, Weaknesses: Hand placement is poor, too often gives up chest, lunges and leans into blocks. first time playing over 200 snaps at the collegiate level. Two years ago, Kyle Pitts was a true unicorn and was picked fourth, the highest ever selected at the position. Interestingly, he worked out with the cornerbacks at the NFL Scouting Combine. Entering the year, Smith was generally considered a first-round talent. 7 (242) - S Anthony Johnson, . For one, he's right-footed. Statistically speaking, no tight end who made his way through Iowa City produced more receptions or receiving yardage than LaPorta. But also be able to flip the switch faster, being able to get to know new people, new teammates and being able to get comfortable in a new spot and being able to still perform under a lot of pressure in a different area that I'm maybe not used to. "I can play in the post, I can play deep half, I can play curl-flat, whatever you need, I can do, and just kind of rely on that with confidence. 256 overall. On Thursday, the Seahawks wanted to relive their Legion of Boom days by selecting Devon Witherspoon to pair with Tariq Woolen. He's a methodical directional punter with good touch and experience playing in poor Midwest winters. An underrated athlete, Barnes plays with a decent nose for the ball and could be a solid Day 3 pickup because of his extensive special-teams experience in his college career. Follow full coverage of Christian Watson during the 2022 NFL Draft on ESPN.com. Hellams was Mr. Strengths: Skilled pass-rusher, long frame, quickness and recognition to regularly play off the ball, fluid to drop into space and cover, Weaknesses: Could add bulk to improve play strength, overaggressive with angles, needs to clean up hand placement. 40 time: seconds. That was a little bit of an adjustment. Tennessee's Jalin Hyatt emerged as the nation's best wide receiver and captured the Biletnikoff Award after his breakout campaign, in which the unanimous All-American led the SEC with 1,267 receiving yards and 15 touchdown grabs. Henley can immediately help as a nickel linebacker in sub-packages and possibly take over as a starter in a year or two. Last year, Poles addressed the secondary in the draft. At 6-foot-3, Parham is vertically adequate for the guard position at the next level, but where issues have arisen on his projectability are with his frame. The 6'1" defender is also an excellent athlete with 4.43-second 40-yard-dash speed and a 38-inch vertical. He projects a certain sense of bravado. Downs adds extra value as a punt returner. The team still has Andrew Booth Jr. and signed Byron Murphy Jr. in free agency to help offset those losses. The Rams must keep quarterback Matthew Stafford upright after he endured multiple injuries, including a concussion and spinal contusion, last season. He recorded 27 tackles, 10 assists while making 28 stops. Hallett ran a quality 3-cone drill time (6.84 seconds) at his pro day and has extensive slot experience. The Tennessee Titans didn't waste much time Friday to trade up for Levis' services, and they did the right thing. The selections of cornerback Devon Witherspoon and edge-rusher Derick Hall certainly signaled this approach. That's OK, because he can quickly get open to create a mismatch nightmare for opposing defenses. Mauch entered the Bison program as a 221-pound tight end and left as the FCS' top offensive lineman. I've done that, and I'm only feeling better every single week.". He can rush off the edge, play a tighter 5-technique or reduce down in sub-packages. "Letting them know wherever they need me, I can play. An understanding of the system helps in the evaluation and fit for a prospect. Historically holding over 98K, Built with Forward & Backward Compatibility. . According to Pro Football Focus, Turner graded higher than any other corner in press coverage over the last two seasons. With Diaby's addition in the third and Calijah Kancey's first-round selection, the Buccaneers upgraded their athleticism along their defensive front. Achane joins a track team currently fielded by the Miami Dolphins. Strengths: Good touch/timing on deep throws and in-breaking routes, refined passer, not turnover-prone, adds to the running game, Weaknesses: Coming off season-ending knee surgery, older prospect, struggles to navigate pocket against pressure. "I had never played it all," Tippmann said, per Mike Lucas of the Badgers' official site. In the case of Syracuse's Matthew Bergeron, running back Sean Tucker's production drew attention to the Orange offense. He's the leader of the group. Only the Cleveland Browns' Ethan Pocic is a hair taller among the league's starting snappers. Strengths: Gumby-like lower body with loose hips and ankles, instant acceleration off jump-cuts, big-play threat, fights for extra yards, Weaknesses: Lacks power, tough ACL injury during 2020 season. He's not going to be the most athletic option, though he can excel in simple zone schemes. With Matthew Judon and now White working off the edge, the Patriots have the length to truly disrupt the rhythm of opposing quarterbacks while consistently setting the edges. Mayer doesn't need to be Gronk, but he can certainly serve as a focal point in the Raiders' offensive scheme. "Being able to be in the box on first and second down and then third down, spying any quarterback. Strengths: Good anchor and fits, finishes blocks, interior flexibility. Throughout his time with the Hawkeyes, Moss had 37 pass breakups, 11 interceptions and scored three touchdowns. OT; Junior; 6-4, 320 lbs; Iowa; Scouts Grade; Position Rank; Overall Rank; Arm Length 34" Hand Size 10-1/4" 40-YD Dash 4.85; Conference TBD; 2020 Draft Pick Info. He excelled, amassing 46 pressures and ten sacks. The 21-year-old is a defensive chess piece who's capable of affecting the game whether he's lined up outside an offensive tackle or playing off the ball. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Nobody tell Foskey that it's a big deal, though. Strengths: Warp speed, lightning quick feet, thrives in press, can play outside or over the slot, Weaknesses: Thin frame, suspect tackler, can be bodied by bigger wide receivers. The early entrant is also a good athlete with untapped upside, particularly if used to create after the catch. Green Bay Packers Grades for the 2023 NFL Draft. Turner could ask to learn from and play alongside his new teammate Aaron Donald. Christian Watson. Maybe his 6'1" frame is maxed out around 230 pounds, but the second-line rover still presents intriguing traits, with his 4.49-second 40-yard-dash speed and 33-inch arms. Even as the 97th overall pick, Stromberg should be a Day 1 starter at center for the Washington Commanders, since Nick Gates is currently the team's best option. His intelligence over the ball can't be overlooked because his calls and recognition should help everyone on the offense. He always told me he wants me to be better than him, so that's what I'm going to strive to do.". Moore in the trade to move up and get Young. He has experience at guard. His top three wide receivers left. Next to Vander Esch, Jabril Cox is going into Year 3 with only 16 games played. Mapu screams the Patriot Way. His upside is questionable, but he has some interesting traits. Athletes like Florida's Gevon Dexter Sr. typically aren't found playing nose tackle. After all, he was the nation's highest-graded returning defender entering last season, per Pro Football Focus. But Hooker's potential red flags can't be entirely overlooked. Despite the lack of film from this past year, intrigue surrounding him remains high because Musgrave is an outstanding athlete at the position and has the potential to be a dynamic passing-game weapon. The sixth-year senior has an NFL arm coupled with ideal mechanics and functional athleticism. When playing along the backline, Brown can identify and react to the ball. 1 min read. With their first pick of the 2023 NFL draft, the Los Angeles Rams selected the versatile blocker to start rebuilding a crumbling roster. . AP Report Cards: Texans, Eagles get highest NFL draft grades. Strengths: Technician off the snap, strong hands, good body control, solid frame, blocks on edges, Weaknesses: Extensive injury history, concentration drops, lacks top gear. "I can play in the box, I have a natural flow for the line games whatever concepts you're going to throw at me," he told reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine. Strengths: Powerful and violent run-blocker with strong hands, smart with understanding of line calls and defensive movement, anchors well, Weaknesses: Can improve angles to second level and in space; overaggressive at times, which causes him to fall off blocks. Anderson played mostly guard last season, and he actually has experience at all five OL spots in his career. The Denver Broncos have been adamant that they don't plan to trade either Courtland Sutton or Jerry Jeudy. 122 Joe Gaines II, OG, UCLA Round 5: No. Strengths: Fantastic athlete, Good lateral agility to avoid getting hooked, consistent motor, Weaknesses: Late off the ball as a result of read-and-react defense, lacks play strength. Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles decided his team needed to get bigger and more physical in the trenches. A foot injury cost him the end of the '20 and beginning of the '21 seasons, and an undisclosed injury prevented him from playing a full 2022 campaign as well. All three now form a solid trio of outside corners, along with K'Waun Williams in the slot, in a division where the group must face Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert twice a year. The thought of bringing C.J. Nonetheless, the Detroit Lions now have a fallback plan at quarterback. All teams employ both, though they're often more reliant on one more than the other. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. So much so that Benton shouldn't be viewed as just an option over the center. The former state (Kansas) champion high-hurdler is also a standout athlete with a 4.45-second 40-yard dash, 39-inch vertical and 10'7" broad jump. Hall's pass-rushing plan is based on beating an offensive tackle off the snap, taking advantage of a designed slant or relentlessly hustling to make a play. The second-team All-Big Ten defensive back finished first among safeties in hand-on-ball percentage (2.2 percent) and second in percentage of snaps in the slot (64 percent), according to Sports Info Solutions (h/t the Washington Post's Nicki Jhabvala). Apr 29, 2023. Right now, the early entrant is still a ways from being what he can become. Strengths: Hybrid defender, top-notch recognition and trigger, plays good angles, smooth backpedal, Weaknesses: Lacks top gear, poor timing at catchpoint, marginal ball skills. Scott was a slower-footed, long corner who often was used to cover big slot weapons. Ramirez is a highly athletic but short-framed edge rusher who can give Tampa's pass rush a boost. Finally, Talanoa Hufanga's previous injury history can't be completely overlooked. A downhill, hard-hitting safety, Williamson tested well but doesn't always arrive at the ball on time. Dell gives the most accurate thrower in this year's class a target who consistently creates separation. But that expected level of play never fully materialized. Turner is primarily a 3-technique. So I'm really proud of myself and everything I accomplished.". Strengths: Big, strong athlete, gets into blocks to control opposing lineman then violently sheds them, better-than-expected bend for bigger end, Weaknesses: Consistency with technique in all areas: hand placement, not keeping a wide base and pad level, older prospect (24). Patrick Surtain II is a shutdown cover corner on one side of the Denver Broncos defense. Meanwhile, Kim looked chic in an all-black leather ensemble. Strengths: Deep threat, excellent ball-tracker, crafty hand placement for targets, ace returner, Weaknesses: More of a straight-line athlete than a polished route-runner, doesn't have size or play strength to consistently grab contested passes. As long as Tucker gets a clean release, he can take the top off a defense, which should help open up Josh McDaniels' offense. Young provides the speed and athleticism that general manager Les Snead prefers at the position and hopefully takes some pressure off of Aaron Donald. NFL DRAFT ; COMMUNITY ; MOBILE APP . He's older (will turn 24 before the start of the 2023 campaign). Tuipulotu thrived when he reduced down over the interior. The team already traded for Shaq Mason this offseason. Measurables: Height: 6-4 (74%*) Weight: 245 (1%*) *Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance). The 49ers love turning players such as this into quality contributors. To the scout's point, Ojulari led the SEC last season with 14 quarterback hits, according to Pro Football Focus. Duggan's accuracy is his biggest Achilles' heel, but he has the competitive spirit, big-game experience and enough athletic qualities to latch on as a developmental QB behind Justin Herbert. Houston's. But this selection isn't just a great story. Tuipulotu can start as a base end or 4i-technique then reduce inside to provide quality reps along the interior. Then, Mapu looked extremely fluid and comfortable working in coverage. He has committed to Hawaii Warriors. Brown ran a 4.65-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine, although he reportedly ran a 4.57 at Penn State's pro day. Following a solid showing at the Reese's Senior Bowl, Hutchinson appeared to be more of a fourth-round prospect -- as he's similar to Jakobi Meyers in some respects -- but appears to be a solid sleeper for the Texans, who need WR help. The Wisconsin product automatically upgrades the pivot in both size and athleticism. The 2022 NFL Draft wrapped up day two on Friday with the second and third rounds officially in the books. Dexter can potentially take over at 1-technique, while the sub-300-pound Pickens can serve as 3-technique behind Justin Jones. The Los Angeles Rams desperately needed help on the edge after releasing Leonard Floyd. The Volunteers eventually called, and Young capitalized. Irrelevant. Wilson adds another big body to play alongside the smaller Marquise Brown and Rondale Moore. He's smaller but a quality athlete for his size. Oklahoma's Marvin Mims Jr. has always been a productive wide receiver. But a player starting for Vanderbilt is significantly different from one who overtakes a plethora of highly recruited athletes at Alabama. "Putting on weight, going back inside. It could come down to which player can do better on kickoffs and deep-kick tries in training camp. The incoming tight end isn't quite as big either at 6'4" and 253 pounds. An undisclosed suspension to begin the 2022 season does raise eyebrows, though Morris still started eight games and earned second-team All-Big 12 honors. Kraft suffered a foot injury during South Dakota State's first contest against the Iowa Hawkeyes, only to return for the Jackrabbits' final four regular-season games and their playoff run. Ultimately, I have a lot of different tools in the toolbox. In order to follow his NFL dream, Turner transferred to Wake Forest. . Interesting that he's listed at tackle. Dexter can now control the middle of the line of scrimmage as long as he reaches his full potential. His frenetic rush style and pursuit ability will make him a tough cut come August. Reliability isn't often viewed as a positive trait for NFL draft prospects. "I enjoy it. The 6'5", 307-pound blocker with 35-inch arms had stardom attached to his name since he entered the collegiate ranks as a 247Sports 5-star recruit in 2019. If not for Florida's Anthony Richardson, Levis would be considered the most physically imposing QB in the group. Is this the end of the Mason Crosby era? Mauch . In 2021 as a junior Cox Jr. played in 13 games and contributed on 631 snaps. That was tied for the fourth-best all-time since the league began to reveal those numbers. I'm gonna show it off.". The two-time first-team All-SEC selection started three full seasons. The Cleveland Browns had been Charmin soft along their defensive interior because general manager Andrew Berry didn't prioritize the position. Musgrave played in 20 collegiate games with 47 career receptions for 633 yards and two touchdowns. Often a scout's favorite for his energetic, aggressive and competitive style, Valentine has enough length and athleticism to be tried as a man corner on the outside. Strengths: Elite acceleration off the snap, flexible to turn the corner, attacks blockers in the run game (even if he doesn't have a plan), Weaknesses: Small build with shorter arms, struggles to hold point of attack and shed, tendency to play high. After playing end in college, Brooks figures to move inside in the NFL -- after some tough testing numbers at his pro day. Going into last season, the Bruin posted the second-highest percentage of missed tackles forced by a Pac-12 running back since the start of the 2016 campaign, per Pro Football Focus. Ojulari may not be an ideal fit in every situation, but he has the burst and talent to be a premium pass-rusher. More is definitely expected from the latter two. He's done it. Good thing Young distributes the ball like a point guard on grass. NFL Draft: Georgia's 2021 title team has now produced 26 total picks, including 7 first-rounders on defense The 2021 Georgia defense is regarded as one of the best in college football history. Damarri Mathis, who the team chose in the fourth round of last year's draft, emerged as a starter over the second half of his rookie season. After years of the Packers seemingly avoiding the addition of multiple assets among the skill positions, the team already drafted a tight end and wide receiver to start Day 2 of their 2023 class. When an elite relative athletic score is sprinkled into the mix, Mingo's potential is as great as any wide receiver's in this class. Burney flashed some blitzing potential as a box defender and held his own in coverage last season, when he finally cracked the Gators' starting lineup. A year ago, the Cincinnati Bengals chose Michigan's Daxton Hill in the first round. Battle's teammate, Brian Branch, became the headliner of this position group because of his versatility. Humphries. That makes prospects like Miami cornerback Tyrique Stevenson more valuable thanks to his size (6'0", 209 lbs), length (32 5/8-inch arms) and man-coverage skills. Pickens entered the Gamecocks' program as a 5-star recruit, the nation's best defensive tackle and the top prospect from South Carolina in the 2019 class. This was my first surgery. "Scouts told me I needed to do one thing this season to solidify my spot (atop NFL draft boards) and that was to return to the field and still look like myself. Today's safeties need to do more than simply serving as a traditional free or strong defender. Naturally, the spotlight then turned to those blocking for him. A height-weight-speed prospect with monster kick-return production, Bolden has played all over the secondary and could be a matchup coverage piece if he can learn to be more disciplined in his approach. View TDN's Fave Mock Drafts Check Out Our Big Board Overview Stats News General Overview " And to me, Steve was the main guy, he really was.

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