Top 50 Prospects 2.0
Kade Nix 2024 Top 50 Prospects 2.0: 2 CB’s in the Top 10
Published 3/5/2024 at 6:30pm Updated 3/5/2024 at 6:52pm
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Marvin Harrison Jr.
OSU | WR
Harrison is the still top prospect in the 2024 draft class. He is an elite athlete with great hands and incredible athleticism. He can match any catch, as he especially has the talent to make acrobatic and spectacular catches. He has an excellent route tree and footwork off the line, as well as ability to break press off the line. He's quick and explosive off the line for his size. He can break tackles and uses his good size to come down with contested catches. His long arms allow for him to be able to run under the ball and have great deep threat ability.
Nabers is one of my favorite prospects in this draft class. He is the most explosive player in the class. He has elite hands and will fight for the ball on contested catches at the top of his routes. He has a developed route tree and knows how to get open consistently. He explodes off the line and has excellent footwork inside of his routes, and when the ball is in the air he is able to adjust and contort his body to make the catch. He is dynamic with the ball in his hands after the catch.
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Malik Nabers
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LSU | WR
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Caleb Williams
USC | QB
Caleb Williams is the top passer in the draft. His ability to improvise and produce through pressure stands him out from his peers. He develops and processes his reads quickly, and is posed as a dual threat quarterback when given the opportunity. He has excellent arm talent that can make every throw on the field, off and on balance, as he's able to generate velocity off platform.
Maye is another elite level prospect. He possesses elite arm strength and excellent deep passing ability, able to make any throw on the field. His pocket presence is unmatched, as he plays light and balanced. He is excellent under pressure, withstanding duress to make patient throws. Maye is a natural athlete who can extend plays with his speed outside the pocket. Maye can be considered as a legit dual threat quarterback. He plays his best and is more talented throwing from inside the pocket. Maye possesses a high level of poise while sitting in the pocket. I still believe Maye is closer to Caleb Williams than he is to Jayden Daniels.
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Drake Maye
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UNC | QB
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Terrion Arnold
ALABAMA | CB
Arnold plays with a lot of energy and enthusiasm. While he lacks in size compared to other corners, even his counterpart at Alabama, McKinstry, he makes up for it in his ability to play at a consistent high energy level. He has great athleticism, and good ability to cover up downfield. He has a good frame with long arms, and keeps his head on a swivel. He is able to get his head around on throws in front of him and make plays. He plays instinctively, and is able to adapt effectively. He packs a punch for his size as well, as he is able to deliver a solid press at the line. He has little weaknesses and every tool you search for in a corner prospect.
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Quinyon Mitchell
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TOLEDO | CB
Mitchell plays with a ton of flare and aggression. He attacks the ball in the air and plays at a high level every snap. Mitchell has a good read and react ability and doesn’t play with many hesitations in his game. He plays with lots of fluid motions and is good at clicking and closing in and out of his back pedals. He plays with a high motor and tough attitude. He’s a very aggressive tackler and is good in the run game. He is prone to giving up big plays, and he has an ability to make up for misreads with his speed. After a thrilling showing at the Senior Bowl and Combine, he now jumps as high as 6.
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GEORGIA | TE
Brock Bowers
Bowers is not only the best tight end in this class, but also one of the best receivers in this class. He’s highly productive with an exceptional playmaking ability, especially in big games. His ability to run after the catch and gain yards sets him apart from other tight ends in the class. He is extremely versatile, and can be used in a number of ways within an offense. He has an explosive play style, and plays with a high motor and elite leadership skills. He can make any catch as a receiver, as he displays elite ball skills and can make any catch at any point. He has room for improvement within his route running, especially against zone coverage, as safeties often disrupt his timing. His size is questionable for a tight end, and raises concerns in his ability to be used to block. His work off the line could also use refinement.
Turner’s biggest strength is his versatility at his position, as he can align in multiple positions within the same drive. He has a quick step and the ability to bend around the edge with his flexibility. In the open field, he has high fluidity and great athleticism. Turner is mostly a prolific speed rusher, as his main point of attack is around the arc to the quarterback. His elite change of direction and speed help him to be able to run with skill players in the open field. His weaknesses come with his strengths however, as his versatility also comes with inconsistency on the edge. He mostly requires improvement in keeping his legs driven through his tackles, and locating direct routes to the ball.
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Dallas Turner
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ALABAMA | ED
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Joe Alt
NOTRE DAME | OT
Joe has excellent first step movement in both passing protection and run blocking. He possesses excellent fluidity, as he’s able to have great coordination with his lower half and his hands. His fluidity helps him to be active in the pocket, and keep up with bending pass rushers. Alt consistently lands blocks and finishes strong. Alt will often hold blocks through the whistle, which may land him penalties, but if often seen as a green flag among scouting. In the run game, he wins his first step, and the point of attack. Alt will sometimes stop his feet midway through the rep, allowing edge rushers to get the bend they need. Needs improvement in straight line run blocking, and overall physical strength and play.
Robinson displays some of the most athletic characteristics of anyone in this draft class. He utilizes his arm movement and uses techniques such as arm swipes to elevate him past opponents. He is able to use his strength to extend his arms and pull and throw opposing linemen on a consistent basis. His main means of attack is to swipe and bend, as opposed to relying on his strength to drive through opponents. He uses his leverage well, and utilizes his legs through contact. He very often will use fakes and juke moves on opponents to gain space to work around. He applies bend and flexibility to his wraps around the edge and makes it look easy.
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PENN ST | ED
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Chop Robinson
Jared Verse may have the most explosive quick step of any edge rusher in the draft. He also possesses the ability to bend on the edge, making him a constant threat. His natural athleticism and strength are two of his biggest assets in his possession. He’s able to bend underneath top offensive linemen and tighten his angle on the quarterback. His high motor and explosiveness put him at the top of the charts for not only edge rushers but defenders in this class. He has high instincts, and his long arms help him get around the edge even more. His weaknesses come mostly in the run game, where he often takes himself out of the play by letting off and backing up. He’s also undersized in weight compared to others at his position.
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FLORIDA ST | ED
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Jared Verse
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Rome Odunze
WASHINGTON | WR
There is a lot to love about Rome Odunze. His best feature is his ability to make acrobatic catches and adjust to poorly thrown balls and reel them in. He is able to be flexible, and contort his body to make big catches downfield. He is also very efficient in traffic, and high points the football with deep throws down the field. His ball tracking ability is up there with the best in this class. His release package is slightly underwhelming and press corners may cause him trouble in the NFL. His timing is sometimes thrown off by bigger, physical corners, and causing his routes to be delayed. He catches more often with his chest than his hands, and is utilized in getting screens and jet sweeps. He is very efficient in the open field, and good at working yards after the catch.
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Taliese Fuaga
OREGON ST | OT
Fuaga looks loose and fluid, and demonstrates quick feet and a quick, profitable first step. He has some hard hitting jabs into defenders' chest in his arsenal, and can even run in front of ball carriers as a lead blocker in the run game. He has elite power in his hands and body, and wins in a variety of ways. He gathers the perfect amount of depth in his footwork in pass protection and is very aware, and connected to his lower body. Fuaga’s aggressiveness gets the better of him sometimes, as he overruns plays. He sometimes will display an under construction type feel to his game, as he has things to clean up, such as his direct angles, and familiarity with only traditional pass sets.
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JC Latham
ALABAMA | OT
JC Latham excels in his use of balance and lower body control. He demonstrates elite balance, although he often will stand up too straight instead of getting lower to the ground. He doesn’t move his feet fast enough and will let bendy edge rushers get the best of him sometimes. He has good hand work inside the chest, and his raw power wins him most of his reps.
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Olu Fashanu
Fashanu uses his heavy hands and hips as low ground leverage against smaller opponents. He’s noted as having a high work ethic and high football IQ and general intelligence within the game. He’s effective in space and has excellent movement off the line in run blocking and pass protection. He has the ability to knock down pass rushers, and run guys over in the run block. He struggles with maintaining good balance, and oftentimes gets impatient. This leads to lunges and missed presses. His technique is sloppy at times, as he sets too high, and has choppy footwork during pass protection. He just doesn’t have the experience I would ideally want out of my tackle.
PENN ST | OT
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Brian Thomas Jr.
LSU | WR
Brian Thomas Jr. is larger in size and weight than his LSU counterpart, Malik Nabers but Thomas flashes some similarities. He has fluid motions in and out of his routes, and his hands are among the top of his class. Thomas has a great catch radius, and his strong, but soft hands are able to deliver when targeted in traffic. He has good overall body control and is able to make special catches downfield. He does however, lack the speed and overall athleticism that Nabers provides. Against NFL cornerbacks, he is going to need to rely on his technique opposed to leaning back on athleticism.
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Jayden Daniels
LSU | QB
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The Heisman winner put up an insane amount of production during his season at LSU. He’s an elite athlete who’s very mobile and has skills inside the pocket that allow him to effectively maneuver. He has impressive arm strength, and has expertise when throwing on the run, but struggles to consistently deliver throws inside the pocket. He has poor mechanics that lead to poor accuracy and timing. He displays a level of discomfort inside the pocket, and possesses a capped type of playstyle. He is an interesting prospect with an undoubted level of talent but question marks surrounding his ability to translate to the next level.
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GEORGIA | OT
Amarius Mims
Amarius Mims comes in at a great size for his position. He gets out of his stance well, especially for his size, and uses his big hands and long arms to win leverage against powerful defensive threats. He excels in run blocking compared to pass coverage, and has the right instincts to be able to seal the edge as a left tackle. He has great natural bend in his lower legs, and his sheer size makes it hard to cover ground when opposing him. He struggles sometimes when needing to readjust to shiftier pass rushers. If he gets pushed backwards, he becomes uncomfortable and will have a hard time adjusting to win the rep.
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Laiatu Latu
UCLA | ED
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Latu has an explosive first step, mixed with a resilient fight to reach the quarterback. He applies pressure and hurries the quarterback on a consistent basis, and it leads to poor throws. He is reliant on his ability to rush the passer, and could sharpen up his run defense overall. He loses balance sometimes, especially when doubled, and needs to be more fluid and flexible when rushing the edge. His angles are sometimes poor, and he lacks the overall bend and flexibility in his edge rush. He will drop back into coverage as well, and will chase ball carriers in open space. He did however drop back into empty offensive territory multiple times to contain dual threat quarterbacks.
Cooper DeJean
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IOWA | CB
DeJean is a pure athletic corner. He excels in both run defense and pass coverage. He maintains good hip movement and ball tracking when the ball is in the air. He has excellent instincts and can read the quarterback quickly and efficiently, as his three pick-sixes in 2022 indicate. He’s an able tackler out in the flat, as he is able to read checkdowns and screens quite well. His athleticism is forgiving of his mistakes, as he is able to counter after he commits one.
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Jackson Powers-Johnson
OREGON | C
JPJ has risen up my boards a lot since the Senior Bowl, and for good reason. He does a good job of initiating the push in the run game, and plays with a high motor and good level of aggressiveness. He fires out of his stance with a good pad level, and shows a good feel for combo blocks. He does a nice job working with teammates to double team elite talent. He lacks the ability to be elite in his motion and agility. Poor quickness and overall movement. He struggles to readjust at times, and gets disgruntled easily.
Ennis Rakestraw Jr.
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MISSOURI | CB
With exceptional lateral movement and keen instincts in zone coverage, he combines length, speed, and quickness effectively. Excelling at mirroring routes underneath, he demonstrates fluid movement and quick directional changes. Capable of defending slot receivers in man coverage, Rakestraw exhibits solid tackling skills in open space. His early route punch on the line of scrimmage, paired with quickness, allows for effective shadowing and rapid responses to ball releases. The explosive backpedal and adept hands make him a threat for interceptions. However, shortcomings include a tendency to provide excessive cushion in off-man coverage and occasional lapses in maintaining inside technique. Despite possessing recovery speed, Rakestraw has room for improvement in minimizing big plays.
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Edgerrin Cooper
TEXAS A&M | LB
Cooper is a good strong linebacker who does well in open field pursuits of ball carriers. He is quick and able to cover a ton of ground in a short amount of time. He plays a bit stiff, but makes good, strong technical tackles in the open field. He needs to work on taking better angles at the quarterback when blitzing. He bites hard on fakes and lets his aggressiveness get the best of him. He’s much better working the zone instead of playing on the line. He is a little undersized, and needs refinement to become a polished NFL linebacker.
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Nate Wiggins
CLEMSON | CB
Wiggins has an adequate height and length for an NFL corner but lacks size in the weight department. He’s a good supporter in stopping the run game, and has the loose, fluid ability to guard slot receivers effectively. He displays good route recognition, but could bring more physicality. He does and will get outmuscled on routes, and will draw flags trying to make up for it. He has good straight line speed, and is good in space, but lacks the necessary pop to his hits he delivers. He does a nice job breaking down receivers after the catch to make open field tackles.
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TEXAS | DL
Byron Murphy II
He plays with leverage at the line and distributes his body weight well against opponents. He has a compact build, and delivers a strong punch getting off the line. He has an excellent motor, and plays the game with a high velocity and energy. He is a crafty edge player who is quick to locate the ball, and can make good strong tackles. He is very good against the run, but is mostly a straight line mover. He has trouble chasing in pursuit. He lacks the speed to effectively chase down plays. He remains a raw prospect, and will need time to develop.
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Troy Fautanu
WASHINGTON | OT
Good sized physical lineman. He has enough physicality to win against bigger lineman consistently. He has improved steadily at pass protection in his time at Washington. He puts his length to good use and wins steadily with his agility and movement. He keeps defenders at his fingertips, and plays with heavy hands to push defenders backwards. He doesn’t seem to have a calm poise, and looks hurried and frantic against fast competition. He will also start to lunge at lineman when fatigued.
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Tyler Guyton
OKLAHOMA | OT
Guyton exhibits lots of smooth motion in his game, and has large bounds that cover lots of ground in his limited time. He’s a talented competitor and will finish every rep through the whistle with high physicality. He has known leadership traits that coaches and scouts admire, as well as a high motor. He’s a great size for the line, and exhibits great agile speed and movement for his size. However, his main concern is his tendency to play too high. He gets unstable in the pass protection, as he will start too high and let bigger opponents get the best of him. He is a raw, work in progress type of player but could be effective if put into the right system.
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Ladd McConkey
GEORGIA | WR
Ladd is able to run precise routes and has nice smooth cuts in and out of his routes. He has good initial quickness off the line, but seems to lack straight line speed at times. He can be a legitimate deep threat as he can track balls well, but lacks the size to be a constant threat for contested catches. He brings value in the run game, as he was a proficient blocker at Georgia. He has a twitch in his routes and works smoothly across the field. He won’t be able to create constant separation on deeper routes on the outside. He’s all together one of the cleanest players in the draft.
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TEXAS | WR
Adonai Mitchell
There is both good and bad with Adonai Mitchell. He has excellent hands and ball tracking abilities. Passers are able to throw him open deep and he can run under the ball well. He adjusts for the catch and can fight for contested catches. He will sometimes let the ball fall to him instead of high pointing the football. His overall physicality could use sharpening as well as holding onto the ball through contact. He does well in open space in yards after the catch and is even utilized in the run game via sweeps.
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Jordan Morgan
ARIZONA | OT
Morgan supports a good frame in his lower and upper body with plenty of push and pull to him. He has good awareness and a quick spring in his movement to be able to cover the necessary ground that he needs. He shows excellent patience and awareness in pass protection and will excel in pass protection opposed to run blocking. Yet, he still will be efficient as a run blocker at the next level. He possesses and flashes a level of high aggressiveness and grit and plays mean in the run game. He may struggle with bigger sized edge rushers as opposed to bendier smaller rushers. His overall run game can be sharpened, as well as his ability to hold blocks against more powerful, larger edge rushers at the NFL level.
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OREGON | QB
Bo Nix
Nix’s struggles at Auburn may scare many teams, and he may seem to be a system quarterback. His last season at Oregon however, he showed flashes of an NFL level quarterback. His ball security and his ability to pass under pressure stood out as his top qualities. His creation ability and arm strength give him the tools to make a variety of throws, both on platform and off. His natural tendency to extend plays also gives him the ability to take off for yardage with his legs, an ability defenses will have to annoyingly account for. However, inconsistency is the problem with Nix. He’s far too unpredictable and inconsistent with his throws and his timing. He inconsistently predicts and feels pass rush, and ends up forcing passes and making impulsive decisions. He needs heavy refinement in his progression through reads as well, as he is hesitant and misses opportunities often.
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MICHIGAN | QB
McCarthy is one of the most interesting prospects in this year's draft. He possesses many qualities of an NFL caliber quarterback but also the opposite. He has adequate arm strength, and can make a variety of throws on the field, on the run, off balance. He is an able and willing runner when he sees an open lane but prefers to sit in the pocket, although is not scared to tuck it and run. He sometimes will make reckless throws into coverage, especially when he is under pressure. However, he has a playmaking ability in his arsenal. He doesn’t utilize it as much as he should but if a NFL leans into that, it could have potential. He uses bad touch on passes under five yards, especially screens, as he will fire it in with too much speed for his receivers to react. On throws with plentiful time in the pocket, he will often get locked on a specific receiver and wait for them to open up, opposed to reading through his progressions appropriately. His overall pocket presence could have some touch ups as well.
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MISSOURI | ED
Darius Robinson
Robinson, a uniquely sized prospect, boasts exceptional quickness, flexibility, and explosive power. His versatility allows him to play various positions. With violent hands and long arms, he excels in bull rushing. He is adaptable to different positions, Robinson is a promising prospect for both pass rushing and run-stopping roles. However, he faces challenges against quick opponents and strong hands, often susceptible to cut blocks. While powerful and quick initially, his spin move is slow. Robinson struggles to consistently shed blocks, affecting plays in the hole. Despite occasional loss of control, he remains involved. Refinement could enhance his effectiveness at the next level.
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Johnny Newton
ILLINOIS | DL
Newton has the main concern related mostly to his size. Compared to other physical defensive lineman, he lacks height, weight, and even speed. What he lacks in size he makes up for in energy. He plays a dynamic kind of football, and brings energy to every play. He has exceptional athleticism and wins his reps in a variety of ways. He produced greatly at Illinois, and his great burst out of his stance won him many reps. He invades gaps effectively and often, and uses power to displace offensive lineman.
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Kool-Aid McKinstry
ALABAMA | CB
His height and weight make him a good size for a solid corner, as well as long arm length and physicality. He is a willing and eager tackler in the run, and he displays great physicality off the line against wideouts. Notching only one interception in the 2022 season, he could improve in that area, looking to intercept as opposed to swatting the ball down, as he has displayed frequently. His strength comes in press man coverage, as his physicality shines there. The problem comes in zone coverage and off man, as he lacks explosiveness, and fluidity. The best fit for him would be a team that could tap into his second gear.
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Graham Barton
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DUKE | OT
Graham has to be one of the most underrated prospects in the draft. He uses his legs to excellent capabilities, as he is able to use all his leverage to drive back defenders or lay them down flat. He has raw power and gets his hands inside of edge rushers chest and locks them in place. He blocks wide angles for edge rushers and forces them to make a sharp angle, oftentimes causing them to lose their balance. He plays through the whistle and has a high level of physicality. He is slightly undersized compared to others at the position in height and weight. He lacks the same speed as other offensive lineman in this class have as well.
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NC STATE | LB
Payton Wilson
Wilson has a good enough speed in pursuit of ball carriers and good enough balance and change of direction to keep up with them. He shows a good burst when closing in on tackles, and tackles with explosiveness and has a good knack for downfield tackling. He’s good in coverage as well, but lacks necessary pass rush abilities. He will need to fit into a scheme that can get him free running. He needs to show a larger variety of moves, but will be able to beat players with his athleticism. He takes good, accurate angles to pursue ball carriers, and finishes through contact.
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WEST VIRGINIA | C
Zach Frazier
Frazier possesses good feet, quickness and agility, which is surprising for his build and size. His awareness is a strength, and he exhibits good patience in pass protection. He is coordinated in his footwork and uses his hands in coordination with his lower half. He moves constantly to land blocks. He doesn’t play with ideal power and strength and is not going to overwhelm defenders. He tends to struggle with making plays in space, and is better refined to a smaller area.
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Kamari Lassiter
GEORGIA | CB
Lassiter faces some of the same problems against perimeter receivers due to his size as other corners in the class. Although, his physicality and play style make up for his lack of frame. He has a bad rep in his ability to track the ball in the air, and loses sight of it at times. He has sharp instincts in zone coverage and displays a knowledge for covering ground in zone coverages. He has strong hands at the line and can jam elite receivers in man press. He has high physicality demonstrated in his open field tackling, and brings a lot of heat up against his opponents.
Adisa Isaac
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PENN ST | ED
Isaac brings speed for pursuit and coverage, displaying athleticism in open space. With a high motor, he sets the edge well against the run. As a pass rusher, he shows quickness, fluidity, and the ability to counter inside. Explosive off the line, he leans towards finesse over power. However, Isaac may struggle at the point of attack due to limited length, relying on scheme-based deception for a clear path. Adaptation to NFL physicality is a key consideration.
Cedric Gray
UNC | LB
Gray is best used against the run and has a nice build for moving shifty and loose. His size is measured smaller, but it doesn’t seem to be an impact when he plays. He has violent hands and is a strong tackler. He may be a little undersized at the NFL level, but his knowledge of angles and technique make up for it. He is instinctive in coverage, and can track the ball well and has a feel for reading an offense. He doesn’t seem to be elite in any department, but an overall well balanced solid player.
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UCF | WR
Javon Baker
Baker has risen up my draft boards in the past few weeks. He;s a really dynamic player with a fully furnished skillset. He’s able to locate the ball effectively and makes acrobatic catches in the process. He can sharpen up his ability to run after the catch as he seems to lack a second gear and burst of explosiveness after the catch. All in all, he’s a polished receiver with a lot to like.
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Keon Coleman
FLORIDA ST | WR
Coleman has been very versatile in his usage at Florida State. He can catch screens and be utilized in his ability to create yards gained after the catch on screen and short passes or he can burn guys deep and utilize his speed in that way. He has a good size, adequate enough to high point and come down with jump balls. He has impressive ball skills while the ball is in the air and goes up and makes the catch. He can use the DB blind spots effectively and uses his great acceleration and twitch to make sure he uses the zone properly. He lacks the sharpness in his routes, and often his routes are rounded and lack the proper angles. His inconsistency is his biggest concern, with working deep routes consistently and his effectiveness in the run block.
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Walker, a natural playmaker, excels with the ball in hand, threatening defenses vertically and in catch-and-run situations. Consistent in tracking and running under throws, he possesses excellent short-area quickness and straight-line speed. His tall frame, long arms, and strong hands provide a substantial catch radius. While proficient downfield, he struggles with sharp cuts for separation underneath. Walker's ball-tracking skills and physical attributes showcase his potential, with room for adjustment in the transition to the NFL. After a good showing at the combine, he slips back into the top 50.
UNC | WR
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Devontez Walker
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ALABAMA | ED
Chris Braswell
Braswell lines up in coverage and utilizes his speed and frame in the pass rush along the edge. He has good flexibility and length to be able to get around the edge and put pressure on opposing quarterbacks. He exemplifies great footwork and balance. He excels in pass coverage due to his overall athleticism. Shows great quickness off the line, and brings consistent pressure when he does. He is an effective open field tackler, but needs to be better in his awareness in space in zone coverage. He could do better at recognizing routes in space. He needs better lateral agility and acceleration in open space. Can be too aggressive when attacking downhill, and is easily misled by fakes. He has the fluid ability to cover tight ends in space, as well as pursue receivers targeted in space. Great closing speed and coordinated technique.
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FLORIDA ST | DL
Braden Fiske
Fiske is quick off the snap with violent hands and inside counter moves in the pass rush. Effective in close quarters, he uses heavy hands to disengage and recover from cut blocks. Shows awareness in countering plays. However, his high-motor style and compact frame result in struggles with leverage and stonewalling at the line. Inconsistent tackling, with room for improvement in hand technique. Fiske is underpowered, playing upright and facing challenges against double teams in holding the point of attack.
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OREGON | WR
Troy Franklin
Franklin has one of the best bursts of speed off the line in the class, he works the inside of the field well, and may want to work on his ability to work outside the numbers, especially against NFL talent. He gets up to his top speed in a hurry and is effective in space on short throws. He primarily is used in between the number and on short throws, but with his speed he could be effective upfield on deep throws. Oregon used him effectively in screens and yardage after catch situations, letting him catch short and gain yards upfield with his agility and quickness. He isn’t effective as a run blocker, doesn’t have the size to outmuscle on the top of his routes.
Micheal Penix has a lot of poise as he drops back inside the pocket. He is an able runner who can extend plays with his feet and run if needed, although is never his first option. He shows flashes of carelessness with the ball, and is dependent upon big plays. He lacks elite accuracy, especially on throws outside the numbers. Doesn’t seem to read through every route on the field, almost as if his mind is made up before he snaps the ball. Not quite as impressed with Penix as other quarterbacks in this class. Penix is a project. He does however have the arm talent to be successful in the league given he’s paired with the right team.
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WASHINGTON | QB
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TEXAS | WR
Xavier Worthy
Worthy excels in his elite ability to take the tops off of a defense. He has elite speed, but may lay too much of a reliance on it. His hands have been a worry at his time at Texas, but have steadily improved throughout the years. Worthy is a very contradicting and inconsistent player. He seems to be somewhat of a project in development. He had a limited route tree at Texas, with most of his routes consisting of deep streaks. If he uses his speed to develop his route tree, he could be much more explosive. He usually catches with his chest, and this is especially worrying since he doesn’t have great hands. He had multiple dropped passes for big plays or touchdowns over the course of his time at Texas. He relies heavily on his speed for his game, and less on his physicality. He does hold onto the ball tightly through contact, but will sometimes get outmuscled on routes during man press. Overall, he has some inconsistencies and things to develop but shows flashes of elite talent.
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FLORIDA ST | RB
Trey Benson
Trey Benson displays the best contact balance in a running back by far in the class. His ability to stay on his feet after taking contact off the line is by far his best trait. Aside from that, he boasts an excellent size to speed ratio, checking the boxes in both departments. He has good vision and proper ball skills, always looking to move upfield in and out of his cuts. Can thrive in a variety of ways that you use him, including the screen game, where he is excellent in open space. He gets antsy at times, and needs to work on his overall patience. He will try and shoot unopened gaps instead of waiting for blocks to develop. He has great explosiveness off the line, and can absorb initial contact from heavy hitters.