In 2022, he allowed two sacks, one quarterback hit, and five quarterback hurries in 302 pass-blocking snaps. Went undrafted in 2010, and has bounced around between a few teams as a WR/CB. Weaknesses: Henley does have issues diagnosing at times; hes almost the inverse Jack Campbell in that hell go hell-bent for where he thinks the play is going, and it isnt always going that way. Broad Jump: 118 (32nd) In cases like that, you want to see consistent dominance to project his professional future, as opposed to stuff like this. Height: 5 9 (27th percentile) Weight: 201 (18th) 20-Yard Shuttle: N/A, Wingspan: N/A Opposing offenses also deal with him by throwing screens and picks at him, and that doesnt always work in Porters favor. Height: 6 3 (81st percentile) Weight: 213 (77th) "It's different.". And as a pass-rusher, Simpson can act as a LEO off the line, blitz with relative impunity, or just run-and-chase the quarterback from a spy position. Hand Size: 10 (95th). I had to clear the linebacker there he had a bust right there, and that aint my problem. Bio: Roy played his prep football at University High School on the LSU campus, so the transition to the Fighting Tigers seemed like an easy one, especially given his four-star status. Stat to Know: TCU runners gained 3.3 yards before contact when running behind Avilas gaps, the highest such number for any guard on this list. 66 also was terrific. 212 and falls into the category of another guy with less than ideal measurables. Ward suffered a severe knee injury early in his senior season at powerhouse Concord (Calif.) De La Salle, and because he never had been a starter, colleges backed off. In the middle of the second round, the Colts addressed another big need by grabbing Kansas States Julius Brents, an extremely long corner who improved dramatically in 2022 by technique wise by also in his approach to the game. Like White, Autry came from relatively humble athletic beginnings to maximize what he could bring to a team, and now, he does it as a hybrid-sized game-wrecker from all over the line. The Atlanta Falcons took a flyer on him and Banks spent a summer with them before getting cut. The Lithuanian also seems to be a fast learner. Hand Size: 9 (37th). 14. He needs to have that great gap sense, because hes not going to win a lot of rock fights. Over three years with the Aggies, Achane gained 2,376 yards and scored 21 touchdowns on 369 carries, adding 65 catches for 554 yards and five touchdowns. G Logan Mankins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers. I'm from Europe. He can also play guard. Hes better at getting out of compressed situations than fighting against them. Geno Smith couldnt ask for a much better trio than DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett and Smith-Njigba. You have to manage the high completion rate and low mistake rate with that in mind. Strengths: Turner excels in off coverage because his recovery speed is real, and it is spectacular. Downs isnt going to bully anybody out there, but hes not afraid of contact. The 5-foot-10, 200-pound Ekeler was an undrafted free agent out of Western State, and he managed to transcend size and small-school concerns to become the most important non-quarterback in the Chargers offense. Bench Press: N/A His focus was on basketball and he played on the same traveling team as 2022 NBA Rookie of the Year Scottie Barnes. Bench Press: 23 reps (75th) Close. Bio: A noted star prospect at both Meade High School in Maryland and Westwood High School in South Carolina, Smith redshirted his first year with the Gamecocks (appearing for just 40 snaps) before breaking onto the scene in 2020 with a two-interception season. Not all NFL superstars are recruited out of high school, and some werent eligible to play right away. 3-Cone Drill: 6.63 (93rd) Height: 6 3 (60th percentile) Weight: 335 (94th) Id be perfectly happy with a cornerback like Turner who can just make receivers disappear, but thats a subjective thing. Hand Size: 10 (96th). 3-Cone Drill: N/A One such star decided to call it a career Tuesday. WebSo the twenty-year-old player has gone to court to argue that the NFL's policy, preventing underclassmen from entering the draft until three years after their high school graduation, is a restraint of trade. Running back Devon Achane wound up being the first Texas A&M player selected and surprisingly ahead of safety Antonio Johnson. 6. Websmart in middle school, and possibly even high school. 20-Yard Shuttle: N/A, Wingspan: N/A Hand Size: 10 (73rd). He played on some bad teams in Cincinnati and was out of the NFL after just six seasons. Arm Length: 32 (15th) He committed to Michigan over offers from UCLA and USC (among others), and transferred to UCLA in 2021 after fighting for reps in the Wolverines stacked backfield over two seasons. A four-star recruit, Mims first chose Stanford among a host of major schools, and then decided that he preferred Oklahoma. We decided to go back and look at how every first-round player was perceived as A high school recruit. Jones was rated as a five star coming out of high school in the 247 Sports Composite as a corner but 247 itself had rated him as a safety. Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Steen, picked one spot before Brown, also makes a ton of sense. You dont want to miss on a prospect because your evaluation started out on the wrong foot. As one QB coach told me of Hooker last week, look at him as a three-year project. 12. The Dolphins took Fitzpatrick out of Alabama with the 11th overall pick in the 2018 draft, and they played him similarly to the ways in which he was deployed at Alabama all over the defense. Even better NFL defensive tackles will need an extra bowl of Wheaties before taking him head-up. Hand Size: 10 (67th). Avila made All-Conference at offensive tackle and defensive end, choosing TCU as a three-star recruit. Height: 65 (66th percentile) Weight: 256 (56th) He is a player for teams who see tight ends as big receivers, have moved on from the traditional constructs of the position, and will let the developmental liabilities slide in the name of how he can burn up the field. Selected by the Steelers in the third round of the 2010 draft out of SMU, Sanders has been a smaller (5-foot-11, 180-pound) but estimable target both in the slot and out wide because of his increasing route understanding, smooth speed from the line of scrimmage and out of his breaks, and toughness when it needed to be there. April 30, 2023 at 6:15 a.m. From a predictability standpoint, this was a classic Bill Belichick draft. Broad Jump: N/A Former NFL star Chris Smith has died, his agent announced on Twitter. 3-Cone Drill: 733 (93rd) Musgrave also brings a good sense of creating openings through route breaks; he knows how to maximize space and leverage, and this will be important in his professional development especially as he expands his route palette. Could A&M have helped Johnsons draft stock by playing him at deep safety? Bio: Over five seasons with the Fighting Illini, Martin transitioned smoothly from cornerback to more of a slot/safety hybrid role. Strengths: Porter is a natural in man coverage, and its not just on solo boundary stuff as he showed on this deflection against Northwestern in Week 5, Porter is quite able to break off against a short crosser in Cover-1 and just demolish it. He has the power to shut down just about anybody. Kieras' bench press number would've ranked third overall among linebackers. Stat to Know: In man coverage last season, Smith allowed just seven catches on 23 targets for 53 yards, no touchdowns, no interceptions, four pass breakups, and an opponent passer rating of 21.8. In 2022, he had 571 snaps out wide, 220 in the slot, 12 in the backfield, and one inline. Bench Press: 23 reps (91st) He was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an underrated free agent right out of college and has gone on to become one of the most prolific tight ends the NFL has even seen. Vertical Jump: 39 (91st) 3-Cone Drill: 7.46 (84th) Oh, they remember him in Washington, but for totally different reasons. Arm Length: 30 (26th) Hand Size: 9 (7th). Height: 5 9 (8th percentile) Weight: 171 (2nd) WebThe 2023 NFL Draft continues Saturday at 9 a.m. Arizona with Rounds 4-7. Thus far, he has played in 42 games. Lawrence Okoye never played in college, but made it to the San Francisco 49ers for a brief stay. the whole contested catch idea is relative with him, because hes generally the one doing the contesting. 10-Yard Split: 1.52 (83rd) 10-Yard Split: 1.58 (87th) 20-Yard Shuttle: N/A, Wingspan: N/A That may sound boring to some, but there are times when boring is preferable to zany spikes in production. Text message from a college coach after I asked if anything caught his eye: Stanford had like five guys drafted but not many wins. The three-year varsity star also burned up the track at an All-American level, and participated in strength contests despite the fact that he weighed just 155 pounds as a high school senior. His lateral issues can be coached up to a point, and managed with the right playing weight. Did he also make a stick throw to his target between two converging defenders with timing and placement? Tuipulotus suddenness is impressive for his size. He is not spectacular, and he is not scheme-transcendent, but Tillman absolutely has a place in the right NFL home. One knock on Dexter is he is slow off the ball. Did he slip on the turf?. Cornerback Jaylon Jones went in the seventh round to the Colts (221st overall) and he was mocked anywhere from 83rd to 200th overall immediately prior to the event. That happened well enough for Minnesota to reward ONeill with a five-year, $92.5 million contract extension with $49 million guaranteed in 2021. Mayer will not throw highlights all over his NFL teams game tape, but that team will get a few splash plays, a manageably low rate of negative issues, and proven repeatable consistency game after game. 20-Yard Shuttle: N/A, Wingspan: 76 (58th) Georgia took his spread offense and spit it right back at him more often than not. 40-Yard Dash: N/A The Texans took Daniels in the fourth round of the 2006 draft out of Wisconsin, and Daniels managed to make two Pro Bowls as an undersized tight end with a lot of savvy, despite mostly bad-to-horrible quarterbacks. While Antonio Gates did attend college, he only played basketball. Height: 6 2 (96th) Weight: 198 (73rd) In 2022, he had 756 snaps at linebacker, 53 along the defensive line, 38 in the slot, and two at cornerback. Other guards might want to focus on picking up a stunt or blitz; Torrence is just as likely to block everybody in front of him to put the argument to rest. Stat to Know: Spears had 793 breakaway yards last season (yardage on runs of 15 or more yards) on 21 such carries. Strengths: Very few receivers have ever done to Alabamas defense what Hyatt did to it last season. Teams would press other Tennessee receivers in man and zone coverage last season even when they wouldnt press Hyatt because they were petrified of his deep speed. Uzomah, and JaWuan James), and he was called up to the varsity team in his freshman year. Kieras also ran a 4.69 40-yard dash. 3-Cone Drill: 6.9 (63rd) Not at an elite level for the most part, but good enough to stay in the game. In five seasons with Tennessee (two with serious playing time), Tillman caught 109 passes on 167 targets for 1,622 yards and 17 touchdowns. Sanders profiles pretty well in that same way. 10-Yard Split: 1.51 (74th) As a slot defender, which comprises a lot of the safety position for most of the players on this list, Branch is a real pain in the butt for opposing quarterbacks and receivers. He was drafted by Green Bay in the first round after only one year as a college starter. Taylor, 34, was with Pittsburgh for two Super Bowl wins and three conference titles. Whether hes side-stepping them or just blasting through, Roy gives opponents no assurances that two guys on him will work. Brown is also excellent when it comes to matching receivers on crossing routes and any other route requiring a defender to catch up at the top of the route. Stat to Know: Simpson allowed the lowest Deserved Catch Rate (50%) and yards per target (2.6) of any linebacker in this draft class. Broad Jump: N/A Witten was nobodys idea of a speed demon, and he wouldnt necessarily fit the modern prototype of the detached big receiver masquerading positionally as a tight end, but he made 11 Pro Bowls and had two All-Pro nods because he was consistent, tough, and fearless on the field. Arm Length:32 (68th) There are also elements of Tampa Bays Devin White in Simpsons play style in his ability to disrupt the passer from everywhere, but Simpson has more potential in coverage. Teams will have to decide how important and coachable that is in his case. 10-Yard Split: 1.68 (92nd) Apr 28, 2023. Strengths: If Brown isnt starting out in the deep third, it doesnt matter, because he has the transition ability and backup speed to match a receiver from the slot or the box and take him all the way upfield to deny the reception. Arm Length: 29 (4th) 1. He has proven the ability to win outside (especially on deep passes), his play strength is better than you might think, and in any 31 set, the outside slot receiver can play outside roles in crossers and switches, anyway. Weaknesses: When hes in the slot as a pass defender, Simpson shows a need for more development. Every college team has at least a handful of guys that began their careers as walk-ons, and every year, some of them are selected in the NFL draft. 3-Cone Drill: N/A It's unfair to call Warrick a complete bust because he did have a couple of productive seasons, but he never blossomed into the electric playmaker he was at FSU. No matter where he played on the offensive line, Duncan did an outstanding job protecting the Terps' quarterbacks. pic.twitter.com/PNEs0WGIrH, Doug Farrar (@NFL_DougFarrar) April 14, 2023. NFL Comparison: Jason Witten. He also gained 2,079 yards and scored 25 touchdowns on 517 rushing attempts. This doesnt just allow him to create big plays in a straight line hes also comfortable and capable at the end of a route in an explosive play situation. The most damning thing about it was Stanford had those five draft picks but only six total wins the past two years. He didnt have a lot of school stability until he was a sophomore at Desert Pines High School in East Las Vegas. NFL Comparison: Marshawn Lynch. Richardsons new coach has a great track record. 20-Yard Shuttle: N/A, Wingspan: 87 (97th) Coverage will be shown on ABC, ESPN and the NFL Network. You have to imagine what Washington could be as you would have to imagine what Fells could be, and Washington obviously has more like-as-like football experience, and Ill be fascinated to see how Washington is deployed in the NFL. There arent many offensive linemen in this class with his ability to harness his play strength. Success as a college football player doesn't always translate to stardom in the NFL. We have signed DE Shelby Harris and waived DE Lawrence Okoye.DETAILS >> https://t.co/E2ONV5zWQK pic.twitter.com/pFya9JVhAA. He played 1,678 snaps at outside cornerback, 149 along the defensive line, 44 in the box, 19 in the slot, and five at free safety. Porter is better with this than he used to be, but there are still coaching points to consider. When hes blocked, he seems at times to be more interested in getting aggressive against whoevers blocking him, as opposed to finding ways to slip off blocks and stop the play. When they both went in the first round of the 1997 draft -- Ike to the Giants, Reidel to the Bucs -- it seemed as if they were destined for greatness. Bryce Youngs frame and size would have deterred me for durability concerns. 13 to the Packers. Efe Obada is 29, according to Pro Football Reference. Spread offenses are amplifiers for guys like Hiatt; Tillman may actually be more effective at the NFL level where his brand sheer determination after the catch is more valued in the short to intermediate game. Hes also not going to make amazing plays that expand his catch radius. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. This, in the same year that Tom Brady, who didnt play tackle football until high school, led the New England Patriots Over three seasons, he had two sacks, 14 pressures, 125 tackles, 60 stops, and 75 catches allowed on 106 targets for 506 yards, 366 yards after the catch, four touchdowns, one interception, one pass breakup, and an opponent passer rating of 89.6. He was also a star in basketball, baseball, and track, and Iowa broke the logjam for the three-star recruit by offering him a football scholarship after seeing how he moved on the basketball court. Bio: A three-star recruitout of Bishop Gorman High in Las Vegas, Tillman was high school teammates with eventual UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, among other notable names. Achane can also bang it inside on zone or gap concepts, and hes eager to exploit any opening. For the most part, Torrence is not really laterally adept. Bench Press: N/A I hope that the snaps in which his power and technique align will be the standard in years to come. 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.32 (17th), Wingspan: N/A But Decker showed that theres still a place for a receiver like this in todays NFL and again, with quick-game and RPO concepts increasing in popularity, there might be more of a place now than in Deckers heyday. Broad Jump: 125 (78th) Other guards: *I gotta focus on the three-tech and pick up the blitzing linebacker*, O'Cyrus Torrence: Nah, I'll just block them both at the same time. You cant teach that kind of bend. He was a wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints from 2001 to 2007. Weaknesses: Washington is far more a rumbler than a runner. Those two accomplishments were a marvel on their own; Baylor was an annual laughingstock in the Big 12 before Griffin's arrival. Strengths: Brents uses his size as an advantage in that if the balls anywhere near him, its as much his as it is yours. Georgias Jalen Carter, the best defensive lineman (and perhaps the best overall player) in this class found it out on this rep, when Jones got his hands out, and Carter just couldnt get anywhere near C.J. Broad Jump: 120 (68th) Jarryd Hayne would make the jump to the NFL in 2015 NFL Season where the San Francisco 49ers would sign him. As a power back with some second-level speed and juice, hed be an easy top-rated back were he not hidden behind such a great player in Robinson, and he shouldnt be debited too much for that. The cornerback didn't play the sport for the first time until his junior year in New QB, new coordinators, same Nick Saban: How Bama is handling its latest challenge, AAC preview, Part 2: Burning questions and players to watch, Late-round NFL draft finds for every Power 5 team, from Tom Brady to Richard Sherman. Stat to Know: If you need a single-high safety in your defense, and teammate Sydney Brown is gone, you might want to look Martins way. Broad Jump: 134 (96th) He was awarded a scholarship in 2010. He doesnt have the same traits, but he was a more productive player than (Tyree) Wilson. Wentz has played at an MVP level when he operated very specifically in a defined offense with the Eagles, and hes been mystery meat ever since in a variety of systems. If you need help getting started or are looking for tips to improve your success with FlipGive, book a coaching call to help you get the most out of FlipGive. Duncan is a 6-foot-6, 306-pound native of Owings, Maryland, who made 39 career starts and played in the 2022 East-West Shrine Bowl, an annual college all-star game. With the first round not decided, heres my best remaining prospects for the 2023 NFL draft, with full and detailed scouting reports for each player. In the end, the program and all three players dealt with the hands that they were dealt. Stat to Know: Sanders lined up along the edge on 20% of his snaps last season, amassing five sacks and 17 total pressures when he did so. He was lightly recruited, though, and it wasnt until then-USC head coach Clay Helton told his brother Tyson, then Tennessees offensive coordinator, about Tillman that things got going. 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.65 (50th), Wingspan: N/A WebTeddy Williams, who the Bears just signed off the Cardinals practice squad, didn't play football in college. Hand Size: 10 (71st). 10-Yard Split: 1.85 (26th) 3-Cone Drill: N/A Banks fought for his innocence and was eventually released 10 years later. Hes a really good player, and the fact that hes with arguably the best O-line coach in the NFL in Jeff Stoutland who has worked with Nick Saban and knows him well bodes well. Conclusion: There are a few reasons for NFL shot-callers to debit Hooker in his NFL transition, starting with his age and injury status. Apr 29, 2023 3 Welcome to The Athletic s pick-by-pick grades for Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2023 NFL Draft. Ohio States Marvin Harrison Jr. got an 11-yard catch on the crosser here, but it wasnt a pleasant experience and Harrison had to throw everything he had at Porter at the angle to get the ball in the first place. (Top photo of Anthony Richardson: Kevin Sabitus / Getty Images). Twitter reacts to Deuce Vaughn's dad getting emotional when the Dallas Cowboys draft his son, The 101 greatest nicknames in football history, NFL draft: Every quarterback who went No. Tulanes Tyjae Spears (81st overall) was a player one RB coach told me was the sleeper of the running backs class. You put him in your offense, you design concepts that allow him to get in the open field, and your quarterbacks deep efficiency is probably in for an uptick. Im not bragging, and I had a fair amount of good runs, but Im talking about pass protection.. Please check your email for a confirmation. Particulars: Attended BYU. Follow Bruce on Twitter @BruceFeldmanCFB, Will Anderson feels like one of the drafts surest things. He was drafted in the sixth round by the Steelers in 2010. Wingspan: 76 (9th), Arm Length: 31 (7th) Hand Size: 10 (95th). Arm Length: 32 (65th) And while hes feisty enough against press coverage (you love the competitivetemperament in those situations), again, hes a space player. Im not sure you want him covering tight ends up the numbers, for example. Broad Jump: 123 (90th) Ryan McGee: Heath Shuler In two seasons with the Bruins, Charbonnet gained 2,496 yards and scored 27 touchdowns on 398 carries, adding 61 catches for 518 yards. Each story from each five-star recruit to players Maybe his career goes differently if he goes somewhere other than Cleveland first. Vertical Jump: 29 (61st) 40-Yard Dash: N/A Bio: Daiyan Henley has been around. I covered Quinn's entire career, especially the 2005 and 2006 seasons, when he passed for 7,345 yards and 69 touchdowns for the Irish. Last season, he allowed nine catches on 21 off-coverage targets for 93 yards.. Problem was, Ringo and safety David Daniel-Sisavanh were all over that, and it was obvious as the routes developed. He was finally signed by St. Louis in 1998, four years after graduating university, but didnt get to play a single game in the NFL. If you come straight ahead at Jones well, youd best not miss. Here are 10 great college football players -- Hall of Fame rs all -- who, for one reason or another, never played a down in the NFL. Bio: A four-year letterman and three-year team captain at Highland High in Highland, Illinois, LaPorta played wide receiver and defensive back to good renown. 42 on our Freaks List, and finished second in the Pac-12 with 114 total tackles, 37 more than any other Duck. Weaknesses: If your tight end preference leans toward the explosive slot guy who can riddle defenders with short-area movement and speed, Mayer isnt going to be your optimal choice. While hes not going to be a downhill headbanger at his size, Henley does shoot gaps very well against the run game, and the arm length helps when hes wrap-tackling. Of course, you really want Downs as a slot weapon in your offense, and he brings the attributes above, as well as an ability to play bigger and taller than he is at the catch point, to the inside. The original plan was for Johnson to be a dual-threat quarterback, but running back injuries had his coaches moving him there. At 6-6, 301, he might be able to help at offensive tackle, but even if his 33-inch arms make him better suited inside, hes a guy we hear could play all across the line if need be. Conclusion: Sanders NFL team will have a series of fascinating discussions about his potential. 20-Yard Shuttle: N/A, Wingspan: N/A Vertical Jump: N/A An undrafted free agent out of UC Irvine, Fells was a basketball player in high school and college, and he actually played professional basketball in Argentina, Mexico, Belgium, Finland, and France from 2008 through 2012. Broad Jump: N/A Sam LaPorta, who continues an estimable tradition of Iowa tight ends including Dallas Clark, George Kittle, Noah Fant, and T.J. Hockenson, was the only real receiving threat in a passing game that averaged 14.8 completions, 156.7 yards, and 0.5 touchdowns per contest. He had 700 snaps in the A-gaps, 611 in the B-gaps, five over the tackles, and one outside the tackles. Weaknesses: There are many things Achane does well on the field. Over four seasons, he totaled 2,190 yards and 23 touchdowns on 392 carries, with 56 catches for 420 yards and three touchdowns. Wideouts Mike Williams and Dwayne Jarrett were two big-bodied scoring machines -- combined touchdowns: 71 -- who I assumed would dominate NFL red zones for years to come. Disney made a movie about Papale's story called "Invincible" and stars Mark Wahlberg. Not even close. He has Josh Allens arm with Michael Vicks speed and explosiveness. If you want a guy who can defend flat to curl all day long, Henley should be on your list. They had the opportunity but passed it up and he turned in another great year at nickel. 3. Last season, White totaled seven sacks, four quarterback hits, 30 quarterback hurries, one batted pass, 33 tackles, and 28 stops. If not, it was a third-round pick, not a first, to get a guy who many of quarterback coaches think has the tools to be a starter in the league someday. Weaknesses: In theory, Avila has position flexibility with his time at center, but thats not where Id want him. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Take a look at some of the best photos of Aaron Rodgers from throughout the years! Tuipulotus heavy hands also allow him to knife through double teams and create run stops. 10-Yard Split: 1.55 (54th) Based on his close observations, deep knowledge of the sport and relationships with college football figures, he offers 14 reactions to what played out over three days and seven rounds this weekend. Weaknesses: Jones will lose to defenders who can get to either side of him in a hurry; hes not always as agile as youd like in space. Broad Jump: 131 (91st) I still think that if he could go back and show up for the start of his first training camp instead holding out for a couple of weeks (his agent and the Redskins struggled with navigating the new salary-cap rules) that it would change the entire experience. I would love to see him in an NFL offense with pulling and sweeping linemen, just blasting those gaps so that he can start the speed show. Otherwise, that extra millisecond it takes him to get everything moving in the same direction will lead to some easy completions. Reach Mike Organ at 615-259-8021 or on Twitter @MikeOrganWriter. Regarding Porters low interception totals, I dont think its an indication of terrible ball skills. However, Achane was the fifth back taken overall (which is where many outlets had him) and hes limited by his size in terms of his pass protection skills (ranked 14th by Pro Football Focus in the SEC among all running backs in 2022) and also durability concerns (his production per carry really fell off statistically in games in 2022 once he went over the ten carry mark).
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