2023 NFL DRAFT REVIEW 5 Star College Football!

2023 DRAFT REVIEW:

MY VIEWS ON DRAFT EVALUATION:

 I decided to stay with simple letter grades for rating team picks and overall draft. Everybody understands them, they will range from A+ to F. The ratings are round sensitive, I will use a multipliers each round and for number of picks.  The Draft is one of my primary reasons for this site, for decades I've watched teams make consistent mistakes and all out failures. Every year I still hear some classic cliches and archaic sayings like "you can't teach speed"  the ever popular "best player available"  and the more recent additions "He had a great Pro Day" or "He blew up the Combine" Following these thought processes consistently blows up in the face of drafting team. If teams would simply draft the best player to fill needs on their team  in the proper round draft failures would be minimized. To me the only things that cannot be taught are Height and Heart!! And if you ignore several years of film and game production for a player who tests well in shorts and a t-shirt you deserve what you get! So yes my innovative views on NFL draft coverage differ wildly but watch, yes I miss one now and then but I'll take the pepsi challenge with anybody out there that mine are more accurate. Starting next year I will be doing my version of a nfl mock draft also. Yes it will be different.

PLAYER GRADING:

Factors in grading are the players draft rating, fit for scheme and lastly need. Some players may receive a higher grade than those with higher Draft Rating due to better scheme fit or filling a primary or secondary need. Points will be lost for drafting players with lower draft ratings than position drafted or questions on scheme fit or need. These decisions are  based solely my own judgement and evaluations. I often differ significantly from so called "Experts" and Draft rooms around the NFL, I also will point out organizations for their failures and continued failures. I do not care who doesn't like it, unlike others I will call it just as I see it with 0.0 worry who I offend!!

TEAM DRAFT GRADING:

    My team grading is based on simple math using the initial letter grade and points for a start. I will then add multiplier #1, this is the round sensitive grade, higher rounds receive a higher multiplier and lower receive a lower multiplier, simple enough I believe.  The reasoning for this is higher round picks carry more importance due to talent available and of course Salary Cap implications which can cripple a Franchise. Teams that consistently overdraft limit future movements in Free Agency, also this can limit the Franchise when it comes to the all important 2nd contract for core players. This is often overlooked but a vital component in a successful franchise. Overdrafting in my opinion is the single most overlooked and easily dismissed componant in failing franchises.  In '21  I  added  multiplier#2  this comes from the number of picks a team makes. this multiplier will work both ways. There are 7 rounds so that is the base number, over 7 picks the team will a positive multiplier and under 7 picks a negative multiplier. This will achieve better accuracy as to which team has the true Best Draft.  I've looked at numerous other draft grades from so called "experts" and they are a joke, mostly A's an B's when in reality if you look at history you will find far more average or below average grades after 3 years. My Drafts and grades will be saved in my History section for review after 3 and 5 years, you will not find that information on other sites. NEW  IMPROVED GRADING FOR '22. New for this season, I felt I was in need of some adjustments so I tightened things up just a touch from last season. So after much thought and experimentation. NEW FOR "23. A small change as I went to 3 digits past the decimal for all scores, just more accurate.

My Draft Grades.

TEAM GRADING SCALE

A+ Over 6.00          C+ 3.50 to 3.99      

A    5.75 to 5.99      C    3.00 to 3.49     

A-  5.50 to 5.74       C-  2.75 to 2.99

B+ 5.00 to 5.49       D+ 2.50 to 2.74

B   4.50 to 4.99        D   2.25 to 2.49

B- 4.00 to 4.49        D-  2.00 to 2.24

                   F  0.0 to 2.00    

Base- Is the average of  Player grades. Grades are set by using the following criteria. My rating of the player. How soon the player will be able to contribute. Team need at the position. Fit with the teams coaching and scheme. Players on the board when the pick was made.

Mutiplier #1-Take the picks and add in Multiplier for the round, 1st round highest and so on.

Multiplier #2 Take the number of picks overall and add Multiplier. 7 round draft so 7 is nuetral, over 7 adds to score under 7 lowers score each pick over or under changes the multiplier.

Grade=  Final Grade, Simple enough! 

         FINAL 2023 DRAFT TEAM RANKINGS                                                                                                

Rnk    Team   Picks   Base        #1         #2     Grade

1.Pittsburgh       6    4.458    6.938    6.591     A+

2.Philadelphia  7    3.392     6.357    6.357     A+

3.Houston            9   4.055      5.542   6.096     A+

4.Minnesota        6   3.916      6.025   5.724     A-   

5.Atlanta               6   3.791      5.917   5.621     A-

6.LA Chargers     7   3.928      5.618   5.618     A-

7.Denver               4    5.563     6.469    5.499    B+

8.Detroit               8    2.937     5.156    5.414    B+

9.Seattle             10   2.625     4.695    5.399    B+

10.N Orleans       7   2.928     5.114    5.114     B+

11.Tennessee      6   2.875     5.313    5.047     B+

12.Cincinnati      8   3.000     4.640    4.872     B

13.Baltimore      6    4.166    4.846     4.604     B

14.Buffalo            6    3.375    4.746     4.509     B

15.Arizona           9    2.555    3.694     4.063     B-

16.Kansas City  7    2.642    4.004     4.004     B-

17.LA Rams       14   3.178    2.962     3.999     C+

18.Washington  7   2.464    3.986      3.986     C+

19.Las Vegas       9   2.444    3.614      3.975     C+

20.NY Jets            7   3.179    3.877      3.877     C+

21.Tampa Bay    8   3.125    3.563       3.741     C+ 

22.Indy               12   2.750    2.983       3.729     C+

23.Chicago       10   1.925    3.168       3.643     C+

24.NY Giants     7    3.357    3.464        3.464    C

25.Jacksonv    13   2.153    2.340        3.042     C

26.Cleveland     7    2.464    2.932       2.932     C-

27.Miami             4    2.750    2.937       2.496     D

28.S Francisco  9    1.694    2.200       2.420     D

29.Green Bay  13    1.980   1.727       2.245     D-

30.Carolina       5     1.450    1.925      1.732      F

31.N England  12     .938     1.151      1.439      F

32.Dallas             8     .750        .625        .656       F

     ROUND ONE 

In round one teams need to draft STARS, long time starters, plug and play for multple years. Steer clear of red flags, overdrafting, drafting on Combine or ridiclous Pro Day performances and developmental players, DO NOT BELONG IN THIS ROUND!!!  If your 1st round pick does not start or play significant minutes YOU FAILED on numerous levels!!  Not only did you waste a pick that needed to be correct you caused salary Cap implications that can cause long-term and cripple a Franchise for years to come.

 Scoring Explanation                              

A+  5.00      A    4.50      A-   4.00   

B+  3.50      B    3.00      B-   2.75

C+   2.50     C      2.25    C-    2.00   

D+   1.50     D     1.00    D-    .50      

F       .00                                   

Pk      Team                     Name           Pos   Sch   Grd                                                                                

1.Carolina            Bryce Young          QB     Ala      F

I gave him an early 3rd round grade and I'll own it. Primary reason was average arm strength at best and his VERY slight frame andplaying weight of maybe 190 will take it's toll as it has 95% of the time through history. If they get their OL together and it's close  with his excellent intangibles he could evolve to a mid level QB, that 's not enough for #1 overall

2.Houston            C J Stroud               QB    OSU   B

My #1 QB with a Mid 1st grade but this is too early for him will better players on the board. Yes he fill sa major need but are they ready for a QB? They better seriously improve upfront, Stroud loathes contact and will often struggles with pressure and  holds the ball to long. WR is a MAJOR need as is OL, this may not end well.

3.Houston            Will Anderson       LB      Ala  A+

Fills major need for pass rush help but where they play him will be key. Drafted at LB and he can have some success there but at DE in a 4-3 is where he will bcome an ALL PRO!!

4.Indianapolis  Anthony Richardson  QB   Fla    F

Every year NFL evaluators get sucked in by a tremendous athlete at some position that never played up to those numbers. Often that player is at QB, I've heard the names, Newton, Jackson, McNabb, well I have one that will stick, Jake Locker. One of the worst OL's in NFL and weak at WR to be kind, this will not help!

5.Seattle          Devon Witherspoon  CB     ILL     B

Not really a position of primary need, not a perfect schem fit and a round to early for me but a tough hard hitting  player with upside who is still getting better.

6.Arizona              Paris Johnson        OT    OSU    B+

OL a major need but they are set at LT so where does he play? Also somewhat early.  Skoronski would have made more sense and they paid FAR TO MUCH for this move down. They loose points  for this questionable pick.

7.Las Vegas          Tyree Wilson         DE     Tx Tch   C

Definitely a position a need. That said Wilson here is way to early for him and better players at the same position available. He tests great and sure looks the part but production never matched. He can be a solid player you draft those players in round 2/3/4 not #7 overall.

8.Atlanta               Bijan Robinson    RB     Tex     A+

Great pick on numerous levels, MY #1 RB, great fit for scheme, healthy and has no holes in his game! I'm not sold long term on RB's on roster so I'm all in on this pick.

9.Philadelphia   Jalen Carter          DT      Ga        B+

MY #1 DT!! If he gets his head right this will be a great pick. Raw talent wise he is near the top of the list but effort, attitude, consistency and off the field are his problems.  That's a dangerous list but this is a great spot for him to land. This grade can go up, it's all up to him.

10.Chicago           Darnell Wright     OT      Tenn    B

My #1 RT and that is where he must play, but they will jam him into LT and that will not end well as just as I said about Jedrick Wills a couple years ago , its's RT or inside for this player.

11.Tennessee      Peter Skoronski   OL      N W   A+

MY #1 Guard, fills a major need, fits scheme. He can play outside due to his strength and superior technical abilities but he will be a perenial ALL PRO at Guard, so A+ at Guard but B+ at OT, the decision is up to them.

12.Detroit             Jahmyr Gibbs      APB    Ala    D

Head scratcher here, they traded up for this guy they could have had with the pick they traded, there is a reason for Detroits decades of failure. Talented player, fits scheme but WHY so early?

13.Green Bay       Lukas Van Ness    DE      Iowa  D-

I'm being generous with this grade, he can contribute but will only be a rotational player at first. He may start at some time but he will never never a star and that's what you want at #13

14.Pittsburgh      Broderick Jones  OT      Ga     C

Desperate need but but Jones will need some serious work.  His strengths fit scheme very well as his run blocking is his strong point but pass protection will need some work and patience, far to early for this player in my opinion.

15.NY Jets         Will McDonald   DE    Iowa St   D+

Just far to early for a player that may not have a true position. Where he plays will be critical to his success,  DE he can be a very good pass rusher in a 4-3 set, if played at LB it will not end well.

16.Washington  Emmanuel Forbes  CB  MissSt   A

Position of need, solid scheme fit for this player who has wild upsid. Only drawback is slight frame but he has all the other tools to become a shut down CB with best ball skills in draft

17.New England  Christian Gonzalaz  CB   Ore   D

His climb up most charts has confused me. Has skills and developmental prospects but at least a year away. Definetely a position of need but this player will not be ready to play much this season. Very raw but size/speed numbers got him drafted far earlier than I would have.

18.Detroit           Jack Campbell         LB     Iowa    A  

They need defensive players desperately so while not a position of primary need he will help and is great value at this spot.

19.Tampa Bay      Calijah Kancey         DT     Pitt   D

Nice player but yet again and overeach and far to early with better options on the board. Plus in their scheme where does he play? Very confusing pick.

20.Seattle      Jaxon Smith-Njigba     WR   OSU  A+

MY #1 PLAYER OVERALL! Great pick, fills need, fits scheme, complete player will start from day1

21.LA Chargers  Quentin Johnson   WR   TCU   A+

Excellent pick, great fit, he will flourish in this offense. Due to injury issues they have had he also fills need.

22.Baltimore     Zay Flowers        WR    Bos Coll  C+

Fills perhaps their biggest need but far to early and better players on board at this spot. If they try to force him outside he will struggle to get free from NFL CB's

23.Minnesota    Jordan Addison       WR    USC   B+

Surprising pick given their needs OL, DL, he could evolve to a solid WR2 for sure and this is onlty slightly early so this pick is not tragic but questionable.

24.NY Giants       Deonte Banks             CB     Md     F

Another case of a team falling for measurables and testing numbers and ignoring 4 years of tape and below average  production and reality. This will not end well.

25.Buffalo            Dalton Kincaid         TE     Utah   B

Fills a major need, a good fit, solid player and just slightly early but better TE's in my opinion on the board also several top WR's were still available and could have been a more pressing need. 

26.Dallas             Mazi Smith                    DT   Mich    F

Well down the list on needs, terrible schem fit and far better options on board, the Jones strike again, Smith does have some ability as a rotational player or at NT but this pick makes absolutely no sense.

27.Jacksonville Anton Harrison        OT   Okl     D+

With the players still on board I just don't understand this pick. Yes this is a need but not a primary one and players were available that would have fit very well, Very athletic player who needs work all around , likely will not provide much this season.

28.Cincinnati      Myles Murphy           DE    Clem   A

Not really a position of need or a perfect scheme fit but to good to pass up here for a very good team. He should rotate in well.

29.New Orleans Bryan Bresee         DT    Clem  A+

Fills need, fits scheme and great value here.  All around excellent pick who will step in and play day 1.

30.Philadelphia    Nolan Smith           LB    Ga     A+

Not a primary need or perfect scheme fit but far to talented to pass up on here for a loaded team so they get the high grade due to other teams reaches and failures in scouting. That's hoew good teams stay good. At this spot this was a no brainer he has the talent to be effective at numerous positions even though 4-3 OLB would be his best..

31.Kansas City  F Anudike-Uzomah   DE  KSt  B+

Fills need, scheme fit is decent just a round early for me. Loaded team doesn't need much but this player will step in and contribute . Solid pick although there were some very talented players at other positions still available.

ROUND TWO

Pk      Team               Name               Pos     Sch    Grd  

32.Pittsburgh     Joey Porter       CB     PSU     A+

MY TOP CB! Great pick, scheme fit, excellent size, quickness, speed and solid ball skills but lacked Int's. Great in run support.

33.Tennessee       Will Levis           QB      Ky       A

Great value here, excellent scheme and coaching foit for this gritty, tough player. He should fair well here and be glad he slipped to the 2nd round.

34.Detroit             Sam LaPorta    TE      Iowa   B

 Solid player but just a round to soon for me. Well coached, solid in all aspects but spectacular in none.

35.Las Vegas       Michael Mayer TE      N D      A+   

Complete steal at this point and Detroit will regret passing him up.  

36.LA Rams       Steve Avila           C        TCU    C

Nice player with upside who fills a need but far to early, they could have had him at least a round later

37.Seattle          Derick Hall           DE      Aub   B-

About a round early but an extreme need for this team. I see better scheme fits on the board but a solid pick.

38.Atlanta          Matt Bergeron   OL      Syr    B-

Not a primary need and a round early but very solid and versatile OL performer who will find a spot, best long term at LT

39.Carolina     Jonathan Mingo  WR    Miss   F

Major reach here,character issues, drops, inconsistency, unperforming. When right he is explosive, dangerous and worthy of this pick. Problem is what do you get?

40.New Orleans Isaiah Foskey   DE      N D    A+

Excellent value here, major need and solid scheme fit, Very nice pick

41.Arizona       B J Ojulari            LB     LSU     A-

A round early for me but fills a major need, excellent schem fit for this productive player

42.Green Bay  Luke Musgrave   TE  OreSt   D

I've not ever figured out how others believe this guy is any more than a TE2. I'm staying with my assessment.

43.NY Jets  Joe Tippmann        C      Wisc     A+

Primary need filled, ideal scheme fit. From a consistent OL program a touch early but he may not have lasted to their next pick. Plug in aplay for 10 years guy.

44.Indianapolis  Julius Brents  DB   KSt    B

Is he a big CB or a FS, I can see levels of success at both but most likely at FS, a round to early but fills a need.

45.Detroit             Brian Branch     S    Ala    A+

MY #1 FS! Outstanding value, Fills need, nice fit and will start day 1. Best and most ready all around Safety on the board.

46.New England Keion White     DE GaT    C+

Ideal scheme fit and fills need but far to early as Bill is prone to do, several others would have been better here.

47.Washington Jartavius Martin   DB  Ill    F

What is he? Undersized College Safety with average athletic abilty. Very tough, hard hitter but highly questionable coverage skills. MONSTER reach and overvalue here. He would have been ther 2 rounds later and far better prospects on board. Further proof of this teams inept front office.

48.Tampa Bay    Cody Mauch       OL  NDSt   C-

Primary need but  better options more game ready on board. This interesting and  unique developmental player has the tools and attitude for sure but will take time to develop, expect little from him this season. Far to early for him.

49.Pittsburgh  Keeanu Benton   NT Wisc    A+

Perfect scheme fit , great value, solid player with versatility and upside, great pick!

50.Green  Bay Jayden Reed        WR  MSU    C

At time a very inconsistent player and also very explosive but just far to early for him here, has KR ability and could develop into a solid SWR but he would have been there at least around later.

51.Miami      Cam Smith              CB   SCar     D

Workout warrior who never got those abilities to the field. Former WR who is below average in run support, inconsistent in coverage. YES there is developmental upside but those guys get drafted 4th round or later. A reach for a major need, never a good draft philosophy.

52.Seattle   Zach Charbonnet     RB   UCLA   A+

Great value here, a player who improved every season, solid in all aspects but not  overly explosive. Should a nice  fit in this offense

53.Chicago    Gervon Dexter        DL    Fla        B-

Questionable fit but this player is rather versatile so he can make it work. Decent value and defense is a major need but better fits on board.

54.LA Chargers Tuli Tuipulotu    DE   USC    B

Fine player, decent value, definete need but a highly questionable fit in their defense. His versatility could make it work.

55.Kansas City  Rashee Rice       WR   SMU    B-

Could develop into a nice possession receiver and fills a need there. Solid athlete but not elite, great hands and production, a round or so to early.

 56.Chicago     Ty Stevenson      DB    Mia(F)  D

A versatile player who can player anywhere in secondary but he needs major work on technique and consistency. Very nice developmental prospect but wildly to early for him. Another reach for aneed, better players on board.

57.NY Giants  John M Schmitz    C    Minn   A

Fills a need, nice fit but a round early for me but at time need wins out in those sitsuations. Very good player, athletic, expieienced, versatile and should be a plug a play guy.

58.Dallas  Luke Schoonmaker    TE  Mich   F

This organization is such a mess, wasted pick on a strong blocker TE2 at best player.

59.Buffalo    O'Cyrus Torrence     G    Fla    A+

Fills primary need, excellent fit. He will start day one and be there for years to come, southern guys in Buffalo can be a concern but big guys lesser so. This is a home run pick!

60.Cincinnati  D J Turner          CB   Mich   D

Another reach for a primary need with better options available. Very quick and fast but also very soft and inconsistent. I see a career B/U with mutliple teams falling for his speed.

61.Jacksonville   Brenton Strange  TE      F

Another wasted pick, another organization in a mess, they have learned little since the Meyer Debacle.

62.Houston   Juice Scruggs   C   PennSt    F

WTH? MAJOR overreach for a guy who should have gone back to school and went to work. Yes he is athletic  has upside and development prospects and has shown flashes that in a few season may pan out but picks like this are why Houston has floundered since it's inception.

63.Denver      Marvin Mims       WR   Okl    A+

Great value, nice fit . While not a primary need he can develop into an elite SWR with his explosiveness, route running and hands.

ROUND THREE 

Pk      Team                 Name          Pos     Sch     Grd                                                                                                          

64.Chicago   Zacch Pickens       DT    SCar     F

Major reach to fill a desperate need. I'm not seeing what some do, 7.5 sacks in 4 seasons. great measurables but production never matched those numbers.

65.Philadelphia  Tyler Sheen  OT    Ala       C

Not a need  and at leats a round early with better options on the board.  He still he is an intersting developmental and  swing OL prospect who will have time and a deep team to learn from.

66.Philadelphia  Sydney Brown  DB   ILL   A

Solid value here but long term success depends on where they play him, I see him at SS not CB but he can contribute somewhere plus Special teams until he hits the rotation.

67.Denver     Drew Sanders       LB     Ark     A+

Not a perfect scheme fit or a primary need but 1st round talent at this point grades out well regardless. They might move him outside and he has the versatility to excel there also, great pick.

68.Detroit     Hendon Hooker   QB   Tenn  A+

Not a primary need but to good to pass up here, he wiil be starting at some point sooner rather than later.

69.Houston  Nathaniel Dell       WR   Hou   A-

A bit early but fills need, nice fit. He can double up as a KR untill he breaks into the rotation which likely will not take long on this team.

70.Las Vegas  Byron Young        DL     Ala     B

A round early but fills a need and he has developmental upside and versatility.

71.New Orleans Kendre Miller  RB  TCU    C+

One of my SLEEPERS but N.O. saw the same thing I did and took him here likely much earlier than they had to. that said, this can definetly work out and he can start if he plays up to ability.

72.Arizona    Garrett Williams   CB   Syr       B

If healthy he fills primary need but I see him at SCB due to lack of height, he can be decent outside but can excel inside where his quickness and ball skills will be best used

73.NY Giants  Jalin Hyatt            WR  Tenn    A+

Getting 1st round talent in round 3 is always a good thing.  Tremendous pick and he will be the deep threat this team needs.

74.Cleveland  Cedric Tillman    WR  Tenn    A+

Another 1st round talent going in round 3. The injury has healed and will not be an issue. The team needed size outside and he provides that. Homerun pick.

75.Atlanta     Zach Harrison        DE   OSU    A+

Fills a need, solid value at this point and anice scheme fit, he should be in rotation from day 1 and starting by year end.

76.New England  Marte Mapu    S     SacSt   F

Bill reaching to far to early as he is prone to do. Yes there is some crazy upside to this very athletic player, wild skill set and size speed combo but painfully raw and will take time. They could have had him 3 rounds later.

77.LA Rams  Byron Young            LB   Tenn    A

Not really a primary need but anice scheme fit who likely will force his way onto the field. Excellent value at this point and will help team.

78.Green Bay  Tucker Kraft        TE    SDSt   D+

Major team need. But I seriously question this pick. Small school guy who will need time and patience, I just do not see him stepping in a playing a major role this season, MAYBE next season. Better options available

79.Indianapolis  Josh Downs    WR  NCar   A+

Fills major team need, I do not see him on the outside but in the slot he can be very successful, lightning quick but long speed in average but he will help this team day 1.

80.Carolina   DJ Johnson            LB    Ore    B-

Nice value here but if they insist on playing him at LB he will struggle in this scheme. Look for him to get reps at DE before the season is to old where he can become a solid rotational player with upside. 

81.Tennessee  Tyjae Spears       RB   Tula    B-

I'm not sold enough after one huge season to take him this early but great scheme fit as he could have success as a nice change of pace back in this offense so not a terrible pick, this also may work out well.

82.Tampa Bay  YaYa Diaby          DE    Lou    C-

Not a primary need, not a scheme fit and a round early. I do not understand this pick

83.Denver  Riley Moss                  DB   Iowa   C

Not a primary need, a round or so early. Not sure where they plan to play him but he will excel on Special teams for sure until he finds a spot.

84.Miami    Devon Achane          RB   TxAM   A+

Fills major need but questionable fit. I don't see him as primary back but if carries are shared this could work out very well, I'm feeling it will.

85.LA Chargers  Daiyin Henry   LB   WaSt    B+

Decent value, excellent scheme fit but not a primary need. 6 year college player who only develpoped the last two but he has great quickness and upside.

86.Baltimore  Trenton Simpson LB  Clem   A

GREAT value but not a scheme fit or primary need but to much talent to pass up here so they will likely move him inside and he can be effective there.

87.San Francisco Ji'Ayer Brown  S   PSU    B 

Great value but not a primary need, look for him to be a force on special teams and see the field in multi DB sets sooner rather than later.

88.Jacksonvile  Tank Bigsby       RB  Aub    F

Inconsistent former lofty recruit who never put it all together except for flashes. Wildly to early and numerous better options on the board. 

89.LA Rams   Kobie Turner         DT   WFrst    F

4 sacks in 5 seasons and only one year in FBS.  They could have had him 3 rounds later, another pick I just do not understand.

90.Dallas  DeMarvin Overshown LB  Tx    F

Head scratcher here, several rounds to early, not a primary need, scheme fit? Is he a LB, is he a SS. Tweeners occasionally work out but usually struggle to find a home, that's what I see happening here. 

91.Buffalo   Dorian Willaims        LB    Tula   B-

A minor need, a round early for me and not an ideal scheme fit. That said he looks to have the versatility to play any LB position and will be a demon on special teams while he learns.

92.Kansas City  Wanya Morris    OT    Okl     C

Not a team need, a round to early for me. Former elite recruit who never lived up to that hype, he definetely has developmental ability and will get that time at KC.

93.Pittsburgh Darnell Washington  TE  Ga  A+

If I could make this grade higher I would! Not a serious need but watch for two TE sets from this team very soon. He will end up winning the starting job.

94.Arizona   Micheal Wilson         WR   Stan  F

I just do not see what some teams and other analysts do, this pick will haunt them when some others picked after excell.

95.Cincinnati  Jordan Battle         S     Ala     A+

TREMENDOUS  value here, 1st round ability in round 3. Not sure why he fell but many teams will regret it. Solid in all phases. Look for him on the field very early and often.

 96.Detroit    Brodric Martin          DL   WKy    F 

A late round developmental NT to me, not a scheme fit, does fill a need in a way but he will struggle playing DT in 4-3. Could have had him 3 rounds later.

97.Washington  Ricky Stromberg  OL  Ark  C+

Fills a need, solid fit but a couple of rounds to early with better options available.

98.Cleveland  Siaki Ika                    DT     Bay    D-

Another later round player that does not fit scheme or the actual need. He would have been there at least a round later and likely 2. But the fit is areal problem. 

99.San Francisco  Jake Moody     K      Mich   C

Top K in the Draft and it's time for a new K in Frisco but he would have been there much later and other players would have helped them more at this spot.

100.Las Vegas  Tre Tucker             WR    Cinn   C

Not really a primary need as I see him as a slot guy all the way, has developmental prospects for sure and has nice KR ability that will help, That said  this pick is a couple rounds early for me.

101.San Francisco  Cameron Latu  TE  Ala   A

Not a need , yet. But breaking in a new TE to take over will prove valuable and this is excellent value here.

102.Minnesota  Mekhi Blackmon   CB  USC    B

Not a need but great value at the spot, solid player who will excel on Special teams until he finds a spot

ROUND FOUR  

Pk      Team               Name                 Pos  Sch   Grd                                                                         

103.New Orleans  Nick Salvideri  OL   ODU   F

Far to early for this player, has some developmental upside

104.Las Vegas   Jakorian Bennett CB    Md    B

Maybe around early but he does have developmental upside, will need to play ST.

105.Philadelphia  Kelee Ringo       CB     Ga   A+

Has everything you want but it's needs to be there every down, CB or FS, he can be a star if he decides he wants to be,

106.Indianapolis  Blake Freeland  OT   BYU   A+

Great athlete. he will start somewhere by next season and be called a STEAL!!

107.New England  Jake Andrews   G    Troy   F

He would have been on board 2 two rounds later , at least

108.Seattle   Anthony Bradford   G     LSU   F

Has some veratility but far to early for this project.

109.Houston   Dylan Horton       DE    TCU   A

Nice value at this point, has some rush skills.

110.Indianapolis  Ade Adebawore DT  NW  A+

GREAT VALUE here, strong run defender but little pass rush ability inspite of test numbers.

111.Cleveland  Dawand Jones    OT   OSU   A+

If they can find his 'ON SWITCH" and keep it on, they'll have a STEAL!

112.New England  Chad Ryland         K    Md   F

I guess I need to find a lower grade, this is the WORST PICK in the entire draft!!

113.Atlanta            Clark Phillips        CB    Ut    A+

Teams were obsessed with measurables and foolishly passed this guy. He will play this season.

114.Carolina    Chandler Zavalla    G   NCSt   F

To early by at least 2 rounds, he does have verstilty and some upside, likely career B/U

115.Chicago     Rochon Johnson     RB   Tx      A+

GREAT PICK!!   He'll be playing major minutes soon and starting before mid season.

116.Green Bay  Colby Wooden      DE   Aub    D

Never consistently lived up to measureables, likely will never.

117.New England  Sidy Sow          G    EMich   F

 Another reach for this team, UDFA to me.

118.Washington Breaden Daniels   OT  Ut     A+

Even blind squirrels find nuts, GREAT PICK and value. He'll start by the opener.

119.Kansas City  Charmarri Conner  S  VaT   D

Has some upside but not this early, better option on board.

120.NY Jets            Carter Warren    OT  Pitt    B+

Another player who has the tools but consistency has not been there. Decent gamble here          

121.Jacksonville  Ventrel Miller     LB   Fla   A+

Tremendous value for this undersized player who was a victim of poor coaching.

122.Arizona           Jon Gaines           G  UCLA  F

Far to early for this developmental project.

123.Seattle     Cameron Young   DT  MissSt   D

A reach this early for this player

124.Baltimore  Tavious Robinson DE Miss   A

Nice value here, versatile player can fit in numerous schemes.

125.LA Chargers  Deius Davis         WR  TCU     B+

Can be decent to solid slot guy with some work, great KR ability, a touch early but not terrible.

126.Cleveland  Isaiah McGuire      DE   Mo     F

Major reach, poor fit , would have been on board 2/3 rounds later. Bad pick!

127.New Orleans  Jake Haener     QB   Fres    F

Sucked in by test numbers, that never ends well.

128.LA Rams    Stetson Bennett    QB   Ga       B

I said in the ratings, if he humbles up, loses the "Manzeil" attitude he can play in this league a long time.

129.Dallas    Viliami Fehoko            DE   SJSt  D

Has upside for sure but needs work, far to early.

130.Jacksonville  Tyler Lacy          DT   OkSt   C+

One of my 'SLEEPERS' but this was to early, they could of had him much later.

131.Cincinnati   Charlie Jones     WR    Pur     A

Nice value here, he should fit well in this offense an has KR ability.

132.Pittsburgh  Nic Herbig            LB  Wisc    A+

Excellent value and fit, he fell into a perfect situation for his skillset.

133.Chicago     Tyler Scott             WR  Cinn    A

Nice value here, solid slot player who must develop so KR ability, he has the tools.

134.Minnesota  Jay Ward          CB   LSU    A

Excellent value here for this slim but speedy player, not a true CB, I see him best at FS but he will find a home

135.Las Vegas  Aiden O'Connell   QB Pur    F

Wildly to early for this player who's ceiling is QB2 at best.

ROUND FIVE

Pk      Team                 Name        Pos      Sch    Grd                                                                      

136.Jacksonville Yassir Abdullah  LB  Lou   B

A round early for me but a nice fit for this athletic player, he should contribute this season.

137.Washington   K J Henry        DE    Clem   B-

A round early for me, solid player with a solid skillset, could make rotation this season in Wash.

138.Indianapolis  Darius Rush   CB   SCar    D

One of my SLEEPERS but still far to early for him here. Former WR does have some interesting upside.

139.Arizona    Clayton Tune      QB      Hou    F

Just far to early for this QB who while experienced and well coached is below average in all phases, QB2 is his maximum spot and that is questionable.

140.Cleveland  D T Robinson  QB    UCLA  F

Similar to  Tune but far more erratic arm, experienced and well-coached but just not worth this pick in any way, likely destined for practice squad, if he's lucky.

141.Minnesota  Jaquelin Roy   DT    LSU   B

Solid value here but I see him at the Nose for his future, I'm doubful he will excel at DT.

142.Cleveland  Cam Mitchell    CB     N W    B-

A round early for this guy, I'm not sure he has the skills for CB, may end up B/U Safety and special teamer, better option still available

143.NY Jets Israel Abanikanda  RB   Pitt    A

Nice spot for this limited but solid player, likely a career B/U

144.New England  Antonio Mafi  G   UCLA   F

I'm not sure he would have been drafted, overdrafting is the theme for the Pats this year.

145.Carolina  Jammie Robinson S   FlaSt   A+

Look for this undersized player to force his way onto the field. Will be a Special teams DEMON!!

146.New Orleans  Jordan Howden  S Minn  B

A round early but a nice player who has upside and Special teamer star ability.

147.Tennessee  Josh Whyle      TE    Cinn   F

He can help in run game but very limeted in pass game, far to early with better option on board.

148.Chicago   Noah Sewell      LB      Ore    B

Excellent value but questionable fit. I'm not sold on him in this defense. I'm not sure what the plan is for him.

149.Green Bay Sean Clifford  QB      PSU    F

 Would likely been available as a UDFA, why waste a pick this early with other players on board with a much higher ceiling.

150.Buffalo  Justin Shorter    WR     Fla    B+

One of my SLEEPERS!!  They likely could have had him later but I still like this pick. He twice picked Colleges poorly and that stunted his growth, Tremendous raw talent, Look for him to surprise.

151.Seattle  Mike Morris          DE     Mich     F

WAY to early for a player who should have gone back to school, he had one good season.

152.Detroit  Colby Sorsdal     OT     W&M   F

Wasted pick!! He would have been UDFA, if you for some reason this that much about him,7th round!!

153.Tampa Bay  SirVocea Dennis  LB  Pitt   A+

Tremendous value. The only question is the not ideal fit. He is talented enough to start in any defense.

154.Seattle  Oluseun Oluwatimi  C   Mich   A

  Very good value here for a very strong ande experienced play with starter potential.

155.SanFrancisco   Darell Luter   CB  SAla   F

Major reach here, at least 2 rounds early, better options on board.

156.LA Chargers Jordan McFadden G  Clem  A

Nice value here, very athletic but undersized player who may surprise.

157.Baltimore  Kyu Blu Kelley   CB   Stan   A

Excellent value here. Great measurables, production slipped last season with teams staying clear of his side of the field. He has definite starter ability.

158.Indianapolis  Daniel Scott   S    Cal    A

Solid value here, 6th year player, overachiever with limited athlete, but smart,nice fit forSpecial teams

159.Green Bay Dontavion Wicks WR   Vir   A

Victim of poor scheme fit and inconsistent QB play in College, Nice value here.

160.Jacksonville  Antonio Johnson S  TAM  A+

I would ad a plus if I could, TREMENDOUS VALUE!! He should have gone back to school but the flashes when he plays up to ability make him one of the best picks in draft at this spot.Wild upside and raw ability.

161.LA Rams    Nick Hampton   LB   AppSt   A+

Not a perfect fit but excellent value here. 26.5  career sacks, he can move outside and help day one.

162.Indianapolis  Will Mallory  TE  Mia(F)  A+

Love this pick, GREAT value here. This player was a victim of a poor College choice and coaching staff. He will outplay this spot.

163.Cincinnati  Chase Brown   RB    ILL    A+

Nice value for this tweener who could find a spot in the rotation and be effective if used properly.

164.Minnesota  Jaren Hall        QB    BYU   A

Great spot for this developmental guy with some upsde, best QB pick of this round.

165.Chicago  Terel Smith     CB     Minn    F

I just don't understand this pick! Why? If he was getting drafted it was 7th round, waste of a pick here.

166.Kansas City  BJ Thompson  LB  SFA   A-

Very good value but fit is a question. Nice landing spot but where will he play? Small College star with wild athletic ability who will need work.

167.Houston  Henry To'o To'o    LB  Ala   A+

TREMENDOUS VALUE!! 1st round talent who slid. Fit may not be ideal but to good topass up here. One of the TOP PICKS in the draft at this spot.

168.Arizona   Owen Pappoe     LB   Aub   C+

To early for me, others had him rated higher as this team did. I'm not seeing a starter here, B/U and special teamer and this is early with some other options on board.

169.Dallas  Asim Richards      OT   NCar    F

Major reach here for this developmental OL at least ayear from any contribution. Just far to early.

170.Las Vegas  Chris Smith     S     Ga    D+

Tweener, I think he will have to make it as an undersized Safety but build like a slot guy, should be a solid Special teamer.

171.Tampa Bay  Payne Durham  TE  Pur  A+

Another GREAT value pick here, look for him to contributr sooner rather than later.

172.NY Giants  Eric Gray     RB    Okl   A+

GREAT PICK!! Watch for this player to outplay this draft spot and have a nice career.

173.San Francisco  Robert Beal  DE  Ga    B 

Athletic but inconsistent player, is he a DE, a OLB?  Then hard work will be needed.

174.LA Rams  Warren McClendon OT Ga  A

Excelent value here for this Guard or Rt, not sure where he will play but definetely has starter potential.

175.LA Rams  Davis Allen       TE   Clem   A

Solid value here for a very solid but unspectacular player who can become a TE2 for numerous seasons.

176.Indianapolis   Evan Hull  RB   N W   C+

While I believe he will make this team and contribute they coaulhave had hem much later.

177.LA Rams  Puka Nacua     WR   BYU    F

Not sure what they are seeing, nice size and has some ability but  UDFA, will likely spend the season inactive.  

ROUND SIX

Pk      Team       Name                  Pos      Sch     Grd     

178.Dallas    Eric Scott               DB    SMiss     F

Head scratcher here but it is Dallas, UDFA at best, wasted pick with options on board.

179.Green Bay   Karl Brooks    DE     BGU     A 

Solid value, excellent fit and fills a need, a touch early but likely will not matter.

180.Arizona    Kei'trel Clark   CB   Lou      A+

Tremendous value at this spot, he will be on the field regular early and a fixure on special teams

181.Tampa Bay  Josh Hayes  CB   KaSt      F

He had one average season in CFB, wasted pick.

182.LA Rams  Tre'vius Hodges Tomlinson   CB   TCU     A+

One of the Top picks in the entire draft, he will force his way onto the field early and wildly outplay this spot.

183.Denver   J L Skinner          SS  BoiSt   A+

Another Top  pick of the draft, when he is starting very early you will see why, 1st round talent.

184.NY Jets   Zaire Barnes      LB  WMich     F

UDFA in my book. He does have some athletic upside and special teams worth.

185.Jacksonville         Parker Washington WR  PSU   A+

My Top ranked SWR. He will  become the best pick of the round and will play akey part this season.

186.Tennessee  Jaelyn Duncan  OT  Md  A+

I have no idea why this player slipped so far, every team in the league will regret passing on him. He will be a starter sooner rather than later.

187.N England  Kayshon Boute WR  LSU   A+

Tremendous value here for this underachiever who thought he was going much higher, if he works hard he can be a WR3, if not out of the league in 3 seasons.

188.Philadelphia Tanner McKee QB  Stan   B+

Tremendous value here but with players on team and board a questionable pick. Very raw but has all the tools to be very good, when he see's the field.

189.LA Rams   Ochaun Mathis      DE   TCU   C

UDFA to me, has great measurables but consistency is missing.

190.Cleveland  Luke Wypler        C      OSU   A-

I said he should have gone back to school, case rested on that. Excellent value here but need is questionable but likely to good to pass up.

191.Tampa Bay  Trey Palmer   WR    Neb    A+

As I said in my predraft evaluation, poor decision to declare, is he a slot or Outside guy? Excellent value here.

192.New England  Brice Baringer  P  MSU   C

Big leg but better options on board, if he can improve his net this will not be that bad, still to early.

193.Washington  Chris Rodriguez  RB   Ky   D+

Tough gritty player who may stick at RB3, they have so many needs and they could have had him as a UDFA.

194.Kansas City  Keondre Coburn  NT Tex   B+

Tremendous value but fit is highly questionable, he is a NT and will struggle in any position on this defense.

195.New Orleans    A T Perry    WR   W Fst    A+

Tremendous value, tough to find playing time, but he will see the field this seaon and excell when he does.

196.Tampa Bay  Jose Ramirez    LB  E Mich   A+

College DE who will need to learn this position, I say he will quicker than most believe. Excellent value here.. Excels in Pass rush and will specialize there for this season.

197.Miami  Elijah Higgins             WR   Stan   F

I did not even rank him, a player without a position, wasted pick, UDFA at best.

198.Seattle   Jerrik Reed                S        NMex   F

UDFA at best and interest there would have been limited, wasted pick!

199.Baltimore   Mal A Laulu         OL      Ore   A-

Has some serious developmental upside and an ideal fit for this offense, solid  but a round early for me pick

200.LA Chargers  Scott Matlock  DT  BoiSt   B+

A round early but decent value, excellent fit, fills a need. He should see the field in rotations this season.

201.Houston   Jarrett Patterson  C    N D  A+

Look for him to push higher pick Scruggs to Guard, they should have reversed how they picked them

202.Jacksonvile  Chris Braswelll DB  Rut    F

I'm not sure what they are seeing here but he is an UDFA to me at best., wasted pick.

203.Las Vegas  Amari Burney        LB    Fla    C+

Fits scheme and could surprise but early for this guy.

204.NY Jets   J Bernard Converse         CB   LSU   B-

Nice size and some developmental upside but a round early, can contribute on Special Teams.

205.Houston Xavier Hutchinson  WR  IoSt   A+

He will wildly outplay this draft position, excellent possession receiver who will rise quickly.

206.Cincinnati  Andrei Losivas     WR  Prin  A-

Nice landing spot for this very athletic player who will need a year of adjusting to the NFL game.

207.Green Bay   Anders Carlson    K    Aub   F

Apparently they never wathed his games, complete waste of a pick. Especially with other Kickers on board.

208.Jacksonvile  Eric Hallett        DB  Pitt    A+

Versatile player, somewhat limited athletic ability, look for him to excel on Special Teams.

209.NY Giants   Tre Hawkins       CB    ODU    F

Tweener who likely will need to move back at this level, nice athlete but very limited in coverage,UDFA to me.

210.N England Demario Douglas  WR Lib  B-

Not the reach of some of the Pat's picks but still a rould early. KR ability will help while he learns the game at this level.

211.Indianapolis  Titus Leo   LB  Wagner   F

Wasted  pick, small school UDFA, they had 2 7th rounders if they wanted him that bad.

212.Dallas   Deuce Vaughn           RB  KaSt   A+

Tremendous value, fills a serious need, nice fit, he should do quite weel here.

213.Arizona  Dante Stills              DT   W V   A+

Versatile and underrated player who will be in rotation from day one and likely playing major snaps by seasons end if not starting. Not an ideal fit but hehas the tools to make it work.

214.N England Ameer Speed     CB  MSU   F

Another wildly unnecessary reach for the Pat's, the theme of their draft, UDFA tweener with limited upside.

215.LA Rams  Zach Evans             RB   Miss  A

This is where to take this guy with all the talent to be a star but a 10 cent head, he can be as star if he wants to be. Great gamble here.

216.San Franciso  Dee Winters  LB   TCU   C+

Fills need but fit is highly questionable and a round early.

217.Cincinnati  Brad Stevens      P    Mich    F

Far better options available and far to early, UDFA at best.    

    ROUND SEVEN

Pk      Team               Name              Pos    Sch   Grd           

218.Chicago     Travis Bell           DL   Kenn     F

Undersized small school player with limited upside, Wasted pick.

219.Detroit     Antoine Green    WR  NCar   A+

Excellent value here, has a knack for big plays but consistency is fleeting but solid gamble at this point.

220.NY Jets    Zach Kuntz           TE    ODU   A+

Not a need but this pick could be the best of the round, very athletic player who will see the field.

221.Indianapolis  Jaylon Jones        DB      TexA&M    A

I said he should have gone back to school and that was correct. The pick is solid at this point, excellent athlete and if  they can get him humbled and focused they may have something special in a few seasons.

222.Minnesota   DeWayne McBride  RB     UAB   A+

Tweener back that will have to find his niche but excellent value at this point.

223.LA Rams   Ethan Evans    P     Wing   C

Big, athletic, strong leg. Small school guy who will need some serious work to deal with the bright lights.

224.Atlanta  DeMarco Hellums  S  Ala  A+

TREMENDOUS VALUE!!  He will wildly outplay this spot, starter before the end of next season.

225.Atlanta  Jovaughn Gwyn    OL  SCar  F

Very expirienced but undersized and topped out, he will struggle mightily with NFL DT's

226.Jacksonville  Cooper Hodges OL     AppSt      F

UDFA  with a minimal chance to make a team in my opinion. Tweener who will struggle to find a spot.

227.Jacksonvile    Raymond VohasekDT  NCar      F

UDFA to me with minimal chance to make a team, I don't understand this pick.

228.Tennessee      Colton Dowell  WR  Tenn Mar    F

Small school player with size and some athletic ability, 2 years away from anything, wasted pick.

229.Baltimore    Andrew Vorhees   OL  USC    A+

BEST PICK of the round, he will be playing major minutes before the end of the season, possibly starting.

230.Buffalo   Nick Broeker      OL MissSt      A   

Great pick, versatile player who will fit nicely in swing role.    

231.Green Bay    Nesta Jade SilveraDT   ASU        A+

Outstanding value here, versatile player who can fill in at several positions, EXCELLENT late round pick.

232.Las Vegas   Carrington Valintine  DB   Ky     C+

Decent value here  but UDFA would be better, nice size, should help on Special Teams.

233.Washington   Andre Jones    DE   ULL     D

Nice athlete with loads of experience, topped out but he can contribute.

234.LA Rams   Jason Taylor     S    OkSt       A

Big hitter strong in run game but limited athlete, limited in coverage. Should become a demon Special teamer. Solid value here.

235.Green Bay   Lew Nichols      RB  CMich     A

Excellent value here but he will struggle to get carries on this team so need/fit is questionable.

236.Indianapolis  Jake Witt      OL  NIll       C+

Athletic former TE with some upside, nice Practice Squad candidate..

237.Seattle  Kenny McIntosh    RB   Ga   A+

Tremendous value a this spot, he will find his niche and surprise at some point!!

238.Miami    Ryan Hayes           OL  Mich     A+

An absolute steal at this point, he will be a starter at some point in the next two seasons.

239.LA Chargers  Max Dugan    QB   TCU    A

Good landing spot for him, he can develop into a solid B/U here.

240.Jacksonvile  Derek Parrish  DE  Hou    D

Rush specialist with little ability to do much else, UDFA to me.

241.Pittsburgh  Cory Trice          CB  Pur     A

Nice value here, College CB who should be moved to FS and very well could be in this defense. If he can make that move he will out play this position.

242.Green Bay  Anthony Johnson   DB   IoSt   D

 UDFA for me, marginal NFL athetisism. Could be  a solidSpecial t eams player.

243.NY Giants   Jordan Riley      NT    Ore    A

Solid scheme fit and great value at this spot, solid pick.

244.Dallas        Jalen Brooks       WR   SCar   F

Nice size but 58 rec and 2 TD's in 3 seasons and a marginal athlete, typical Cowboy wasted pick.

245.New England   Isaiah Bolden    DB  JacSt   F

I don't care what Deion says, quality of competition was far below average and this player was not dominant.

246.Cincinnati   DJ Ivey         CB  Mia(F)      F

Marginal UDFA for me. Solid athletically ,never developed solid technique, very inconsistent, Practice squad.

247.San Francisco  Brayden Willis    TE  Okl     F

Undersized limited blocker, average receiver,marginal athlete, wasted pick.

248.Houston    Brandon Hill        DB  Pitt    A+

Nice value, versatile player who may end up at multiple positions. Should be very valuable on Special teams.

249.Philadelphia   Moro Ojomo  DE   Tex     F

Not sure where they see this tweener, pehaps some sort of swing DL, I doubt he makes this team.

250.Kansas City   Nic Jones       DB   NIll      D+

Not sure where he ends up, outside or Slot. He will need to excel on Special teams.

251.Pittsburgh   Spencer Anderson  OL   Md    A

Solid value at this point, nice fit with swing OL potential.

252.Buffalo   Alex Austin      DB   OreSt     D+

Excellent athlete but production never matched, nice size and very experienced, good landing spot for him.

253.SanFrancisco   Ronny Bell   WR  Mich    F

UDFA to me and one with little chance to make a team, wasted pick

254.NY Giants  Gervarrious Owens  DB  Hou    A

Nice value here, has some upside and should do well on special teams.

255.San Francisco   Jalen Graham    DB   Pur     F

Tweener who likely will never find a position, Could be a good Special teamer, strange pick.

256.Green Bay   Grant Dubose       WR     Char   F

They see something I do not. Limited athlete at his peak. But perhaps a year on the practice squad will help.

257.Denver    Alex Forsyth      OL      Ore       A+

Very versatile player with multi position experience, EXCELLENT value here.

258.Chicago   Kendall Williamson   DB   Stan     F

Has the measurables but not the production.

259.LA Rams   Desjaun Johnson     DL   Tol    C

Athletic DT from a small conference where he did not dominate

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  2023 PRE DRAFT RANKINGS

        2023      QUARTERBACK RANKINGS                             

Rank       Name        School      Ht     Wt    Rtg    Rnd Value                                                                                    

1.C J Stroud             OSU         6-3    215    94      Mid 1st

OVERRATED ALERT!! Very accurate on all throws, smart, calm, well coached in pass game. NOT atheltic,arm strength solid but unspectacular. VERY SOFT and does not react well to contact or constant pressure, that could be a serious problem if drafted by a poor team.

2.Hendon Hooker   Tenn   6-3   217  89       Early 2nd

INJURY ALERT!! Likely will slide lower than this. He can make all the throws though arm strength is not elite. Surprising  athlete and fearless to a fault. Has some injury history that is a concern.

3.Will Levis           Ky    6-4    229     88       Early 2nd

OVERRATED ALERT!! Tough, gritty gamer who did not take the next step I thought he would this season. Strong arm, plus athlete and again, very tough. Not the most consistent arm and that could be a major issue.

4.Bryce Young     Ala    5-10  204    84       Early 3rd

BUST ALERT!! MOST have him in TOP 5 OVERALL, I'm not seeing that. Talented, creative but short, slight frame, average arm strength, decent athete but not great. Still makes all the throws but timing is critical to his success. Solid athlete but with his frame injuries will become a problem. Keep him clean and you could have a middle of the pack QB.

5.Jaren Hall      BYU        6-0    207    79       Mid 4th

Similar to Young, does not blow you away with anything but the sum of all parts could become a solid QB with long term B/U ability at the least. 4th round , that's good value!

6.Tanner McKee   Stan   6-6    231    78     Mid 4th

Sure looks the part, big arm, athletic enough but very inconsitent. He will need work to become a solid B/U. I Don't see long term starter ability.

7.Stetson Bennett   Ga    5-10   190   76       Mid 5th

CHARACTER ALERT!! SLEEPER ALERT!! I can see him being another Colt McCoy easily. MUST loose the Manziel like act !! If his humbles and learns his place he could stay aroung the league for a decade or longer making a nice living as a B/U. If he does not change his attitude he will NOT make it.

8.Anthony Richardson Fla   6-4  244   75   Late 5th

BUST ALERT!! FREAKISH athlete, CANNON arm!! I've heard the comparisons, Newton, Jackson. Well I have one Jake Locker!! And unfortunately I see him going that way, look at their College Stats! He needed TWO more years in College in a better offense. A GM will loose his job on this guy!

9.Aiden O'Connell   Pur    6-3     213   72    Mid 7th

Solid athlete, average arm at best.Has a chance to make a team as a B/U

10.Clayton Tune  Hou   6-2    220    70      Late 7th

Below average arm, accurate, well coached but nothing but a Career B/U at best.

11.Max Dugan     TCU      6-1    207    69      Late 7th

Gamer, tough, limited skills but could hang around a couple seasons.

12.Tyson Bagent   Shep       6-3    213     68      PFA

Not draftable. Small school stud worth a look at this point, Why not.

13.Shawn Clifford   PSU  6-2   220      67      UDFA

SLEEPER ALERT!! Toughest guy on the board at this position. He could surprise in the right offense a make a team. Could hold down QB3 for a couple years then become a coach.

14.D T Robinson   UCLA  6-2    203     67     UDFA

Lot's of experience, also LOT'S of miles! Arm below average, accuracy below average and very inconsistent, decent athlete. Worth a look as a B/U at this spot.

15.Jake Haener     SJSt  6-0   207     66      UDFA

Solid player in a smaller conference. Has a chance to stick.

16.Holton Ahlers    ECar   6-3    237     65      UDFA

Big , athletic, can make some throws. Worth a look and a practice squad spot..

17.Tommy DeVito      Ill    6-1   206      65      UDFA

Experienced player, unspectacular at everthing but has played alot.

18.Tanner Morgan   Minn   6-2    216     64   UDFA

Stagnated after a promising start to his career.

19.Adrian Martinez   KSt    6-2   220    63   UDFA

Never reached the levels he was capable of, never will.

20.M Cunningham Lou   6-0    192     62    UDFA

Athletic guy with a decent arm, could surprise.

21.Todd Centeio    JMU   6-0    221     61      UDFA

Small school player with a good arm, solid athlete.

22.Lindsay Scott   IncW    5-11  210     59      UDFA

Very athletic small school player, limited skills.

23.Tim DeMorat     Ford    6-4    220     58      UDFA

Another small school player, plus athlete, Arm strength below aveage.

24.Chase Brice     AppSt   6-2    237     56     UDFA

Former 5 Star shows how incorrect those rating can be.

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       RUNNING BACK  RANKINGS 

Rank     Name               Sch   Ht    Wt    Rtg   Rnd Value

1.Bijan Robinson       Tx     6-0  221   96     Top 10 

Complete back, Speed, power, breaks tackles, better hands than most realize. Possibly Nick Chubb 2.0

2.Zach Charbonnet     UCLA  6-1  220  88   Early 2nd

Has improved every season. Excellent size, power /speed combo.

3.Rochon Johnson       Tx   6-0  225   87     Late 2nd

SLEEPER ALERT!! Has all the tools, and would have started on 125 other college teams. Likely to be available in 3rd or possibly even early 4th, some team will get a very solid RB on the cheap.

4.Sean Tucker           Syr   5-10    209   86     Early 3rd

Didn't have the season I  expected in '22. but his team in general was not the same. Good hands, very good quickness and speed, solid reciever, just solid back all around

5.Mohamed Ibrahim     Minn  5-10    210   84  Mid 3rd

INJURY ALERT!!Strong inside runner with surprising burst, injury history is a concern. He could slide much lower than this and be an EXCELLENT gamble.

6.Zach Evans         Miss    5-11    212   83     Late 3rd

CHARACTER ALERT!! Sky is the limit if he ever gets his head right, been that way since HS. I'm dubious he ever lives up to VAST potential, he checks all the boxes on paper, still solid gamble pick here

7.Eric Gray             Okl       5-10    210   82     Early 4th

SLEEPER ALERT!! Could really outplay his draft position. Have vast potential in correct offense

8.Chase Brown       Illinois      5-9    215     80     Mid 4th

OVERRATED ALERT!! Lacks elite top end speed, on the small side for a power back, Tweener!

9.Kenny McIntosh   Ga    6-1  210    79     Late 4th

Great burst, has periods of elite play but needs consistency.

10.DeWayne McBride    UAB   5-11 215   78  Late 4th

I could be wrong on this one. But again, limited top end speed, not big enough to make it as a pure power back, TWEENER!

11.Lew Nichols          CMich   5-10  220   76   Mid 5th 

Should have returned to school or transferred up. I often wonder who is advising these kids,

12.Israel Abanikanda     Pitt 5-11   215  75 Late 5th

Solid at everthing, great at nothing.Likely career B/U.

13.Tavion Thomas         Utah    6-1     225    72    Late 6th

VERY dissaponting season, I thought he would step up, he stepped back. Likely never more than a short yardage specialist.

14.Kendre Miller         TCU     6-0     220    71    Early 7th

SLEEPER ALERT!! Likely not drafted till late, GREAT gamble. Great size, speed combo.

15.Camerun Peoples      AppSt 6-2 215    70    Mid 7th

Great size, decent athlete.Could make some teams as a B/U.

16.Tank Bigsby          Aub     6-0    210     69    Late 7th

Former lofty recruit, had some moments but never lived up to hype.

17.Chris Rodriguez      Ky      5-11   224     68   PFA

Tough, Gritty. Average athlete at best. Could stay in the leauge for a few seasons if he loves special teams.

18.Kahlan Laborn   Marsh 5-11   212     65   UDFA

One huge season, should have gone back to school.

19.SaRoderick Thompson   TxTch  5-11   213     62   UDFA

Never elite in run game, solid in pass game.

20.Deneric Prince    Tuls    6-0     219      60   UDFA

Some much higher on him that me, I'm not seeing why aside from size.

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       MULTI PURPOSE BACK RANKINGS  

Rk       Name              Sch      Ht   Wt   Rtg  Rnd Value 

1.Devon Achane TxA&M  5-8  185   88   Mid  2nd

Victim of terrible QB play and weak coaching. Explosive, surprising strength, KR ability. can run inside and has both quickness and long speed. Soft hands, will need route work. He could outplay this ranking.

2.Jahmyr Gibbs  Ala  5-11   200  87   Late 2nd   

Very nice all aroung skillset, very nice size/speed combo for APB usage. He definetly could fill in a full time RB if needed

3.Deuce Vaughn     KSt    5-6     175     78   Late 4th

SLEEPER ALERT!! I seem to be higher on him that others. Being drafted by the correct team will be CRITICAL to what level of success he achieves.

4.Xavavian Valladay AZSt 6-0    198  76    Mid 5th

SLEEPER ALERT!! GREAT late round pick, could easily handle RB duty when needed.

5.Tyjae Spears     Tula   5-10   200     75    Late 5th

Great story from last season, could develope into a very valuable RB2

6.Keaton Mitchell  ECU  5-8 180     74    Early 6th

Very explosive, solid hands, VERY small and slight of build. He will need to learn to return kicks to have a longer career. He did very little KR at ECU.

7.Evan Hull         NW       5-10    210    72     Early 7th

Tough, gritty surprising quickness. He could stick around a few seasons.

8.Jordan Mims     FrSt       5-10    200    69     Late 7th

Had great production.Will need to work his way onto a roster via practice squad.

9.Travis Dye          USC      5-10    200    68      PFA

Former lofty recruit, had some moments, slight build limits worth as does lack of KR ability.

10.Titus Swen    Wyo   5-11     201    65      UDFA

Unlikely to make a team, possible Practice squad potential.

11.Johnnie Lang ArkSt   5-9      180    62      UDFA

Great KR ability gives him a chance, offers little at APB.

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   2023     OUTSIDE WIDE RECEIVER RANKINGS

Rank     Name                           Sch     Ht     Wt    Rtg   Rnd Value   

1.Jaxson Smith-Njigba       OSU      6-1    198    98     Top 5

Yes last season was a waste. That said, has all the tools, recieved ELITE coaching, excellent route runner, elite body control, best hands in the entire group, has enough size, very quick and elite top end speed.

2.Quentin Johnson         TCU     6-3     210   93     Mid 1st

Great size  and straight line speed, technically not as sound but tremendous raw athletic ability. Potential to be just as good as JSN but not polished at this point now due to offensive system played in College.

3.Cedric Tillman           Tenn 6-3     213   92     Mid 1st

Without out injury  he might be this high on all lists. Istill see him that way, great size., not a burner but solid functional speed, great hands, decent route runner. Strong , tough, will fight for ball with the best.

4.Jalin Hyatt                Tenn    6-1     180   90     Late 1st

Best deep threat in group gets him this ranking. Somewhat raw as a route runner, has concentration lapses, needs work on short game but creates separation on deep routes like very few accomplish. That gives him 1st round value but he will require some work and patience.

5.Jordan Addison       USC    5-11   175   89     Early 2nd

BUST ALERT!!  Former top recruit than really never lived up to potential in my book. Could end up in slot, I almost ranked him there. More quick than fast, on the small side, elite route runner, uses body well, great hands. His expirience is on the outside and that is where he will make or brake his carreer.

6. A T Perry                     Wake Frst 6-3     200    88    Early 2nd

Great size, speed average,excellent hands, uses big body well, he is a great possession guy but will not stretch the field. Needs some route-running work but could easily develop to WR2. 

7.Kayshon Boutte    LSU       5-11   195    86     Early 3rd

OVERRATED ALERT!! Just not seeing elite traits on the field, WR3 at best to me. Production just never matched testing numbers. To me he was an underachiever. If you can get him to work you could have a star, or he could be out of the league in 3 seasons.

8.Xavier Hutchinson IoSt    6-2     203    85     Mid 3rd

Excellent possession WR candidate. likely very effective WR3/WR4 who coiuld easily rise to WR2. Over 250 receptions last 3 seasons.

9.Bryce Ford Wheaton    WVir       6-4      221   84    Late 3rd

SLEEPER ALERT!! Excellent size/speed combo. Never lived up to ability due to coaching and average at best QB play. In right system this guy could explode and become WR1

10.Rashee Rice               SMU   6-1     204   82    Early 4th

Great production, improved every season, hard worker, very good hands and route runner. Average athletic ability will limit him at this level. WR4 prosect

11.Jake Bobo               UCLA    6-4      206   80    Mid 4th

Great hands, runs excellent routes, does all the little things. Great sixe but very limited athlete, some straight line speed but little else. WR4 prospect that could become Red Zone slot guy.

12.Trey Palmer               Neb    6-0     192   79    Late 4th

One year wonder, could easily move into SWR position. Needed to go back to school. Poor decision to declare, another good season and he moves up 2 rounds at least.

13.Dontay Demus        Md      6-3     215   78    Late 4th

Did not take the next step this season as I thought he would. Has all the tools to excell but has only shown glimpses of potential.

14.Andrei Losivas       Prin    6-3     205    77   Early 5th

Ivy leaguer with great athletic ability. The compitition level will require patience and a practice squad spot for at least one season.

15.Dontavion Wicks   Vir        6-1     207   76    Mid 5th

Another who did not have the season I expected. Good size, solid route runner, victim of poor offense 

16.Matt Landers           Ark      6-4     200    75   Late 5th

SLEEPER ALERT!! GREAT late round pick.Great size/speed combo, still quite raw and will need practice squad time but could truly be worth the effort. Really should have used the year he had left

17.Malik Knowles       KaSt   6-2     196    74   Early 6th

Very nice size, played in a very limited offense in College. Great value here, KR ability a major plus for him.

18.Antoine Green       NCar   6-2      200    72   Late 6th

Has intriging ability for big plays, nice size/speed combo. He could really surprise. Great late round value.

19.Jonathan Mingo   Miss   6-2      220     71  Early 7th

OVERRATED ALERT!! CHARACTER ALERT!! NOT the same player as several recent Ole Miss players. Plagued by concentration lapses, takes plays off, loses focus for long stretches and some entire games. Great measurables make him worth a look.

20.Justin Shorter        Fla     6-4      229     70  Mid 7th

SLEEPER ALERT! Former ELITE recruit that never put it all together except for moments, chose colleges poorly. Worth a look at this point.  Donavon People Jones is an excellent comparison.

21.Key Thompson      Vir       6-4      210     69 Late 7th 

SLEEPER ALERT!! Great all-around athlete, recruited as and played QB before moving to WR. If dedicated to this spot he could really surprise.

22.Tyler Hudson           Lou    6-2      197     68  PFA

Nice size, decent athlete,solid production. Limited route runner, worth a practice squad look

23.Puka Nacua              BYU     6-2     204      67  UDFA

Nice size but average measurables and production with solid QB's throwing to him, Practice Squad player with limited potential. Could end up in slot role.

24.Michael Jefferson  ULL   6-4     200     66  UDFA

Long rangy kid with some big play ability, played in a run dominant offense, great FA look.

25.Michael Wilson      Stan   6-2     213      65  UDFA

Most others far higher on him than I am.

26.Jadon Haselwood Ark    6-2     215      63  UDFA

Former LOFTY recruit than never lived up to billing.

27.Jason Brownlee   SMiss  6-2    198      62  UDFA

21TD's last three seasons,over 16 YPC average. Worth a camp invite.

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     SLOT WIDE RECEIVER RANKINGS

 Rank     Name                Sch   Ht      Wt      Rtg   Rnd Value          

1.Parker Washington    PSU    5-10   204    90     Late 1st

Has RB build and mentality, could develop into another Deebo Samuel in the right scheme.

2.Marvin Mims                  Okl       5-11   183    88     Mid 2nd

 Has breakaway long speed, shifty, good hands. Will need some work on routes. Could develop into a WR2 in the right scheme.

3.Zay Flowers                  BColl     5-9     182    87    Late 2nd

Very quick and elusive, quickness and speed, great with ball in his hands

4.Josh Downs                    NCar  5-9     171    86    Early 3rd

More quick than fast, very slight , will not break tackles. Finds open spots well, excellent hands.

5.Nathaniel Dell               Hou      5-8     165    84    Late 3rd

Great hands, slight but finds a way to get open. Just under 200 catches last two seasons. Showed promise as a PR last season and that increases his worth significantly.

6.Jayden Reed                  MSU    5-11    187   80     Mid 4th

KR and PR ability gives him an edge and  moves his value up . Has shown some big play ability. Suffered from inconsistent QB play.

7.Charlie Jones                 Pur    6-0       185    79    Late 4th

3 schools in 4 years always makes me nervous but he really exploded with decent QB play last season. KR ability is a major plus, should have used his extra season of college ball.

8.Tyler Scott                        Cinc   5-10   180    78    Late 4th

Former HS RB is very good with ball in his hands, more quick than fast, will have to make it in slot and MUST learn the KR game and provide some help there.

9.Derius Davis                    TCU    5-8      175    77   Early 5th

SIX KR TD's gets him this spot, likely no more than a WR4 or B/U SWR  but one of the better KR prospects is worth a roster spot.

10.Tre Tucker                      Cinc   5-9      182    76   Mid 5th

Never showed the explosion his quickness and speed say's he should have, Will need to develope some PR ability to stick around long. He has developmental abilities.

11.Rakim Jarett                Md      6-0       195    72   Early 7th 

Will need to excell on ST to stick on a roster,  former 5 star recruit still needs development as WR.

12.Tayvion Robinson      Ky       5-11    187     71  Mid 7th

Limited as a WR due to offense he played in but has tools. KR ability will get him a roster spot then it's on him to put in the work.

13.Demario Douglas        Lib   5-8      180     70   Late 7th

KR ability can get him on a roster, shows some ability with 12 TD's last two seasons at WR.

14.Aron Cruickshank      Rut  5-9     170     68   PFA

Former lofty recruit who never found his space, worth a look.

15.Jalen Moreno Cropper  FrSt     5-11   172    68    PFA

Small Conference stud, 169 receptions and 16 TD's last two seasons. He will need to excell on ST to stick.

16.Thayer Thomas  NCSt  6-0   197    67   UDFA

Big bodied SWR, limeted speed and quickness, has some PR ability

17.Nikko Remigo    FrSt    5-11 183    66   UDFA

Best season in '22, shows some KR ability

18.Keylon Stokes    Tuls   5-10  198    65   UDFA

Up and down 6 years in college, will need to excell on ALL ST to make a club.

19.Ronnie Bell          Mich   6-0   191    63   UDFA

Another bigger bodied SWR, limited quickness and speed limits his upside,

20.Jordan Byrd       SDSt   5-9    170    62   UDFA

College RB will need to make it here, 4 KR TD's will get him a look.

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 TIGHT END RANKINGS    

Rank           Name               Sch     Ht      Wt     Rtg   Rnd Value  

1.Darnell Washington   Ga       6-7     265    94     Mid 1st

Has GRONK 2.0 ability that was not utilized at Georgia!! Size, athletic ability off the charts, not used to fullest due to next years #1 TE also being on his team. His skill set in the correct offense will be lethal and that's what I believe will happen. He WILL NOT  be drafted this high, this is my opinion of his worth., so some team will be getting a prize.

2.Michael Mayer              ND       6-4    240     92      Mid 1st

Best and safest TE pick on the board. Excels at all aspects of the position. Plug in and play 10 years guy.

3.Dalton Kincaid            Utah    6-4     242     88    Mid 2nd

Soft hands, very athletic, great after the catch, solid in run game

4.Sam LaPorta                Iowa   6-3    245     85     Early 3rd

Great in run game, good  hands, well coached , runs excellent routes

5.Cameron Latu              Ala       6-4    245     84     Mid 3rd

Very athletic, former DE and LB, solid in run game. Excellent around endzone, 12 TD's last two seasons.

6.Will Mallory                  Mia(F) 6-5    245     82     Early 4th

Wildly under utilized at UM. Better athlete than most think, solid in run game, great hands

7.Payne Durham             Pur      6-5    255      80    Mid 4th

Great size, solid in run game, nice in redzone, 21 career TD's

8.Luke Musgrave           OrSt    6-6     255     79    Late 4th

Others are higher on him the I am. Shows ability in run game but needs refinment, great size, average athlete. 47 catches and 2 TD's in 4 seasons is not impressive.

9.Zack Kuntz                    ODU    6-7    251      78   Late 4th

SLEEPER ALERT!! Injury derailed him last season, great size, surprising speed, HS State Champion High Hurdler, very nice hands and long arms, huge upside, not very effective in run game, needs work.

10.Tucker Kraft              SDSt      6-5   255      76   Mid 5th

Small school stud has tools but I'm not sold on his tape, he will require patience, most have him higher.

11.Davis Allen                 Clem    6-6  250      75   Mid 5th

Great size, nice hands, solid route runner who improved every season, below average in run game.

12.Leonard Taylor         Cinn    6-5   255      74   Early 6th

SLEEPER ALERT!! Crazy athlete who was HS QB and former DE. Still raw but tremendous upside and athletic ability. Nice gameble in later round.

13.Ryan Jones                ECar     6-3   247      73   Mid 6th

Nice reciever with 9 TD's last two seasons,will need work in run game.

14.Luke Schoonmaker Mich  6-6   250      72   Early 7th

Fine TE2 blocking specialist, strong, tenacious, excellent tech on blocks. Decent athlet but hand are inconsistent and highly questionable. Will likely contribute on ST and be a solid player. Just not likely to start.

15.Kyle Patterson           A F      6-6   250      71   Mid 7th

Excells in run game, limited pass game ability at this point.

16.Brenton Strange       Penn St6-3   245        70   Late 7th

Solid blocker, decent hands, below average athlete, could rise to TE2 with considerable work.

17.Ben Sims                     Bay       6-3   252       69  Late 7th

Very athletic for size, worth a late round gamble

18.Noah Gindorff   NDSt    6-6  265    66   UDFA

Another small school guy who will need patience.

19.Josh Whyle          Cinn    6-6    245   65   UDFA

Doesn't have the upside of teamate Taylor. OK in run game but Limited skillset in pass game.

20.Kemore Gamble  UCF   6-4   248   63   UDFA

I kept expecting more from him and he just did not make the next step, very athletic.

21.Marshon Ford       Lou    6-2   240   61   UDFA

More of a FB/HB type. He could make a team the still uses those players.

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     LEFT TACKLE RANKINGS  

Rank         Name        Sch      Ht   Wt    Rtg  Rnd Value 

1.Paris Johnson    OSU    6-6   315   93    Mid 1st

I kept thinking he would be more be he never took that next step. Has all the tools and athletic enough to be great and you see it from time to time but consistency is an issue.

2.Jaelyn Duncan   Md    6-6     310    89   Early 2nd

Plays great at times and shows his potential, has games where he is average at best, not a great athlete.

3.Blake Freeland   BYU  6-8     305    87    Late 2nd

Very consitent and very athletic. Long limbs both help and hurt him at times. Well versed in pass game.

4.Broderick Jones  Ga    6-5  311    86    Mid 3rd

BUST ALERT!! Others much higher on him than I am. Very good in run hgame but struggles in pass protection.  Not sure he can overcome his deficiencies in that area.

5.Ryan Hayes         Mich   6-6      298   85    Mid 3rd

I thought he would have a better season, long lean frame. Good strength, strong in run game but weak in pass game, could end up on right side.

6.Anton Harrison     Okl   6-4     315    84    Mid 3rd

Needs some work all around but athletic enough to take ashot on here.

7.Matthew Bergeron  Syr   6-5  320  83   Late 3rd

Well coached in pass game, above average in run game

8.Wanya Morris    Okl    6-5     310     81    Mid 4th

Former elite recruit who never lived up to the hype.Has all the tools for sure, If you can find the "ON" switch you could have something

9.Tyler Steen        Ala    6-6     321     78   Late 4th

One year at Bama and he held his own, could end up a solid swing OT.

10.Carter Warren   Pitt    6-5  321 77   Early 5th

Another I kept thinking was going to take the next step but did not. Has developmental potential

11.Zion Nelson     Mia(F) 6-5     311     76   Mid 5th

 SLEEPER ALERT!! To me this guy is a great late round developmental prospect

12.Jaxson Kirkland  Wash  6-7  330  74  Early 6th

INJURY ALERT!! Once upon a time I had a high opinion of him with his size/athletic ability, now he will have to work hard to last more than a couple seasons

13.John Ojukwu    BoiSt   6-6   312  73  Mid 6th

Could develope into a nice extra OL

14.Conner Galvan  Bay  6-7   304     72  Late 6th

Great size, decent athlete, overachiever who has great motor.

15.Richard Gouraige Fla  6-5  306  71  Early 7th

Will need practice squad time for sure.

16.Trevor Reid       Lou   6-5     307     70  Mid 7th

Another practice squad player

17.Asim Richards   NCar  6-5  309   69  Late 7th

Has shown flashes of potential

18.Earl Bostick              Kan   6-6   310      68  PFA

Big athletic, strong player with some upside.

19.Jake Witt                     NIll    6-7     302      67  UDFA

20.Isaac Moore              Tem  6-6    305      66 UDFA 

22.Quentin Barrow     GVSt  6-6   330      65  UDFA

21.Kilian Zierer               Aub  6-7   312      63  UDFA

23.Raiquon O'Neal     UCLA 6-4    309     61   UDFA

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         RIGHT TACKLE RANKINGS

Rank           Name     Sch    Ht    Wt    Rtg  Rnd Value  

1.Darnell Wright  Tenn  6-5   333   89    Early 2nd

 A once elite recruit who never lived up to those lofty expectations. He could very easily move inside also.

2.DaWand Jones  OSU    6-8   360   85     Mid 3rd

 Others are higher on him, he is still learning the game and at the NFL level that's a dangerous situation.

3.Warren McClendon  Ga  6-4  306  80   Mid 4th

Not sure what position will be his best chance for success, I 'll keep him here.

4.Alex Palczewski   Ill    6-6    315    76   Mid 5th

 Well-built multi-year starter who can play other positions.

5.Dalton Wagner   Ark     6-8    320    75   Late 5th

Massive brawler with some developmental potential

6.Ryan Swoboda  UCF    6-9   325  74   Early 6th

Another giant with some developmental upside,

7.Kadeem Telfort  UAB   6-8    330   73    Mid 6th

8.Nick Saldiveri    ODU   6-6    318    72    Late 6th

9.M A Laulu             Ore    6-6   330     71   Early 7th

10.Spencer Anderson  Md  6-5  320  70   Mid 7th

11.Dylan Wonnum   SCar   6-5  308  69   Late 7th

12.Dontae Bull               FrSt     6-6  325     68   PFA

13.Khalil Keith                Bay     6-5  330     67   UDFA

14.Joey Fisher               Shep    6-5  322     65   UDFA

15.Colby Sorsdal            W&M  6-6  305     64   UDFA

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    GUARD RANKINGS

Rank           Name   Sch     Ht     Wt    Rtg   Rnd Value

1.Peter Skoronski  NW   6-4   315  96     Top 10 

Yes he could end up at OT but he can be a perenial ALL PRO inside. Excels in all phases, no real weaknesses.

2.O'Cyrus Torrence Fla   6-5 340   89     Early 2nd 

Another potential ALL PRO, massive and no glaring weaknesses and with the coaching sitsuation at Fla he failed to reach his potential. He may go 1st round.   

3.Braeden Daniels  Utah  6-4  295  87  Mid 2nd

Execells at at facets, look for him to be a plug and play guy for 10 years.

4.Andrew Voorhees  USC  6-6  325   84  Late 3rd

Has unlimited upside, with some work he could be a solid long term starter

5.Lorentz Metz   Cinn    6-8    320   82   Early 4th

Very strong, massive brawler who I thought would be ranked higher than this last year.

6.Emil Ekiyor  Ala       6-2   315      81   Mid 4th

Very powerful but lacks ideal size and consistency but has played well in big games.

7.T J Bass        Ore      6-4    317     77   Early 5th

Another I once thought would evole to be in a better spot on this list, technically very sound.

8.Jordan McFadden  Clem   6-2   305      76   Mid 5th

Undersized but very strong and athletic for build

9.Cody Mauch   NDSt   6-5    302      75  Late 5th

Small school LT that will need more work than most others think.

10.Anthony Bradford  LSU   6-5   340    74     Early 6th

11.Nick Broeker   Miss            6-5  315   73   Mid 6th

12.Tashawn Manning    Ky    6-3    330  72    Late 6th

13.Antonio Mafi  UCLA         6-4    340   71   Early 7th

14.Chandler Zavala   NCSt   6-5    325      70   Mid 7th

15.McClendon Curtis Chat   6-6    324     70    Mid 7th

16.Jon Gaines     UCLA           6-4    303     69    Late 7th

17.Henry Bainvalu      Wash  6-6    306     68   PFA

18.Tyler Beach              Wisc    6-5     312    67   UDFA

19. Kendal Randolph  Ala     6-4      298    66  UDFA

20.Sidy Sow                EMIch   6-5      323     65  UDFA

21.Mark Evans            ArkPB  6-4     295     64  UDFA

22.Jake Andrews        Troy    6-3    325      63   UDFA

23.Brandon Kipper    OreSt 6-6     327     62    UDFA

24.Mason Brooks        Miss    6-5     309     61    UDFA

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   CENTER RANKINGS

Rank     Name             Sch   Ht   Wt    Rtg  Rnd Value

1.Jarrett Patterson  ND  6-5  307  87    Late 2nd

Technically very sound, has all the tools  to be a long term starter

2.Joe Tippmann Wisc   6-6  311  86  Early 3rd

Well coached and versatile from a strong OL program, high upside.

3.J M  Schmitz Minn      6-3   301  85   Mid 3rd

Strong multi-year starter who could start day 1

4.Luke Wypler    OSU    6-3    303   84     Late 3rd

Should have gone back to school, he has 1st round potential but needed more work.

5.Alex Forsyth   Ore     6-4     303     83    Late 3rd

 Has multi position ability from  a strong OL program

6.O Oluwatami   Mich     6-2     309  82   Early 4th

Very strong, solid and expirienced. Has starter potential.

7.Steve Avila          TCU      6-3    330     80   Mid 4th

Massive and questionable if he is a Center or Guard.  

8.Ricky Stromberg  Ark   6-3    306  77   Early 5th

9.Trevor Downing IoSt    6-3    310    75   Late 5th

10.Jacob Gall         Bay     6-2     305     72   Early 7th

11.Jerome Carvin   Tenn  6-3     308    71   Mid 7th

12.Juice Scruggs     PSU   6-3     301     69   Late 7th

13.Chris Murray           Okl     6-1     298       67   UDFA

14.Grant Gibson         NCSt   6-1     305        65  UDFA

15.Brett Neilon            USC    6-2     295        62  UDFA

16.Alan Ali                      TCU    6-4     301        60   UDFA

 4-3 DEFENSIVE ENDS/EDGE RANKINGS

Rank       Name        Sch      Ht      Wt    Rtg   Rnd Value  

1.Will Anderson     Ala      6-4    250    98     Top 5

One of the top players in the draft, elite rush skills and can grow into another Miles Garrett type who is better at run defense, those who pass on him for a QB will regret it. His best spot will be in a 4-3  but as a 3-4 OLB he can still be very effective, a rare player who can work at either spot, but this is his best.

2.Myles Murphy   Clem   6-5    270    93      Mid 1st

Another potential ALL PRO  here, has all the tools to be a long term star and see numerous Pro Bowls..

3.Isaiah Foskey     ND      6-5   265   89   Early 2nd

Hampered by a weak overall defense that enabled teams to avoid him, has all the tools.

4.Tyree Wilson    TxTc    6-6    270     88      Mid 2nd

OVERRATED ALERT!! He has a nice set set of tools and definite has raw ability but not as elite as he tests so he will be overdrafted  and likely join my above list at some point

5.F A-Uzomah     KSt      6-3    255     87      Late 2nd

OVERRATED ALERT!! Another with a nice skill set but not a 1st round pick.

6.Andre Carter    Army      6-7    260    87       Late 2nd

Nice player, great size and strength and with better coaching he coulsd explode.

7.Tuli Tuipulotu    USC      6-3    266    86       Early 3rd

College DT who will to move outside to excell and he has the tools for the job

8.Will McDonald    IoSt      6-4    240    85       Mid 3rd

Undersized, he will need the right scheme to succeed. He does have some major upside with correst fit.

9.Derrick Hall        Aub     6-3    255    83       Late 3rd

Nice size, quickness, speed combo but consistency has been an issue.

10.D J Johnson     Ore      6-4   270     81      Early 4th 

SLEEPER ALERT!! Freakish athlete with upside but his best fit is right here, some team may try to force him at OLB, that will end poorly.

11.Yaya Diaby         Lou       6-3    263   80   Mid 4th

12.Tavius Robinson  Miss 6-6  257   79     Late 4th

13.Dylan Horton    TCU     6-4   257   79     Late 4th

14.Ali Gayle             LSU       6-6   265  78      Early 5th

15.K J Henry          Clem     6-4   251   77     Mid 5th

16.Robert Beal      Ga          6-4   247   76     Mid 5th

OVERRATED ALERT!! Not every Georgia player is flawless, he has some upside, fine athlete.

17.H Baldinado     Pitt      6-4    260     75    Late 5th

18.Brenton Cox     Fla       6-3    252     74    Early 6th

Once lofty recruit who never lived up to hype consistently.

19.Thomas Incoom  CMich 6-2  262  74   Early 6th

SLEEPER ALERT!! Small conference player who has high upside

20.D'Anthony Jones Hou  6-1  275  71     Mid 7th

21.Jamal Hines     Tol          6-5   250   70    Late 7th

22.David Perales  FrSt        6-3   255   69    Late 7th

SLEEPER ALERT!! Small conference guy who just produces, great late round developmental pick.

23.Derek Parish      Hou    6-2   245     68     PFA

24.Ochaun Mathis  Neb    6-5    250    68     PFA

25.Andre Jones        ULL    6-5    258    67    UDFA

25.Jerimiah Martin Wash  6-4 267    66     UDFA

26.Tyrus Wheat   MissSt      6-2   263  66     UDFA

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  3-4 DEFENSIVE ENDS/5 TECHNIQUE RANKINGS

Rank    Name          Sch    Ht     Wt   Rtg   Rnd Value

1.Bryan Bresee  Clem   6-5   305   90   Late 1st

If drafted into the proper scheme he has the upside to another Watts type DE, he will not achieve the same success inside or at 4-3 DE.

2.Cory Durden NCSt   6-4   310  87   Late 2nd

Very strong and agile, this spot is his best oppertunity fot success

3.Gervon Dexter   Fla      6-6    310     86   Early 3rd

Great size and a plus athlete, HIGH upside on this guy, I may regret this grade

4.Zach Harrison  OSU    6-6    275     85   Mid 3rd

Once ELITE recruit who never lived up to that billing, that said he did improve yearly and could have a solid career in proper scheme.

5.Keion White   GaT  6-5   285  82   Early 4th

Excellent athlete who can have success at multiple positions and schemes, best fit here.

6.Lukas Van Ness Iowa 6-5   275     80    Mid 4th

BUST ALERT!!! It seems my opinion and others differ wildly, this guy while he can be a solid pro will make my DE list of underacheivers

7.Jacob Slade    MSU   6-4   305  77    Mid 5th 

8.Viliami Fehoko  SJSt  6-4   276  74 Early 6th

9.Colby Wooden   Aub   6-4   275  73   Mid 6th

10.Karl Brooks  BGrn   6-4    300 72    Late 6th

11.Deslin Alexander  Pitt 6-4 275    71    Early 7th

12.Mike Morris   Mich   6-5   275    70    Mid  7th

13.Isaiah McGuire  Mo  6-4  274    69    Late 7th

14.Tyler Lacy     OkSt   6-4    280     69     Late 7th

SLEEPER ALERT!! Multi year starter that teams avoided.

15.Scott Matlock  Bois   6-4    300     66     UDFA

16.Zacch Pickens  SCar    6-4    291     65     UDFA    

BUST ALERT!! Many see him far higher than I do, has tools but production was not matching to these traits. 

17.Jared Ivey         Miss   6-5    265     62     UDFA 

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   DEFENSIVE TACKLE RANKINGS

Rnk     Name      Sch    Ht      Wt  Rtg   Rnd Value    

1.Jalen Carter   Ga    6-3    315   90   Late 1st 

CHARACTER ALERT!! BUST ALERT!! RARE Top 10 ability at DT but concerns will keep him from being drafted where his ability says he should. Red flags everywhere on this freakish athlete for his size, he will be a gamble for whoever picks him but worth the risk?

2.Dante Stills  WV   6-3    286  87   Late 2nd 

UNDERRATED ALERT!! SLEEPER ALERT!! This player has all the tools but was poorly coached and often pushed to play out of his natural position. Strong, quick, agile and has high upside and likely will be on the board in round 4/5 where he will be a steal.

3.Calijah Kancey  Pitt   6-1 281    86   Early 3rd

SLEEPER ALERT!!! Quick, strong, agile, powerful but yes undersized so he will be a mid round steal.

4.Ade Adebawore NW   6-2  282     84    Mid 3rd

Strong. smart powerful, very strong against run , limited pass rush skills despite freakish quickness

5.Nesta J Silvera  ASU  6-2  315   82  Early 4th

Most see him as NG but he has the athletic ability for DT.

6.Byron Young   Ala    6-3    294   80   Mid 4th

Powerful, nice quickness and strong hands

7.Jeron Cage  OSU    6-2     310   79    Mid 4th

SLEEPER ALERT!! Never played consistent minutes but made big plays

8.Jalen Redmond Okl  6-2  291  78    Late 4th

9.D J Dale       Ala          6-1    302      77    Early 5th

10.Dom Peterson  Nev   6-0   299   76   Mid 5th

11.Taron Vincent  OSU   6-1   305  75   Late 5th

Former 5 Star who never lived up to that billing.

12.Justin Ademilola ND  6-3  284       73   Mid 6th

13.Cameron Young MSSt 6-3  304 72   Late 6th

14.Kobie Turner  W F   6-3     290  71   Early 7th

15.Moro Ojomo    T   6-3     292       70   Mid 7th

16.Jonah Tavai SDSt     6-0    290     69   Late 7th

17.M J Anderson  IoSt      6-3    270        66   UDFA     

18.Desjuan Johnson Tol   6-3  285       65   UDFA

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    NOSE TACKLE RANKINGS

Rank      Name          Sch    Ht      Wt    Rtg  Rnd Value        

1.Keeanu Benton  Wisc   6-4    310    87    Late 2nd

Powerful, athletic but undersized for this position but makes up for that with superior technique. Versatile enough to play DT or even 3-4 DE, should have a nice career.

2.Keondre Coburn  Tx     6-2     332   85    Mid 3rd

He will need to play at NT to reach his top potential, great size, quick, strong and productive.

3.Jarrod Clark     CCar      6-4     337   82    Early 4th

Big , strong quick player from a smaller conference, NT ONLY.

4.Mazi Smith        Mich      6-3     323   80    Mid 4th

Quick, strong productive player who could also move out to play DT

5.Jaquelin Roy     LSU       6-3     315   78    Late 4th

6.Siaki Ika               Bay       6-3     335   75    Late 5th

7.P J Mustipher    PSU      6-4     320   74    Early 6th

8.Robert Cooper  FSU      6-2     338   73    Mid 6th

9.Jordan Riley      Ore       6-5     335   72    Late 6th 

10.Broderic Martin  WKy  6-5   330   69    Late 7th

11.Jeffery Johnson  Okl   6-2     319   66    UDFA

12.Terry Hampton  Ark      6-1     315   64    UDFA

4-3 MIDDLE LINEBACKERS RANKINGS

Rank           Name      Sch       Ht    Wt   Rtg   Rnd Value 

1.Jack Campbell     Iowa   6-5  243    92    Mid 1st

Great size. well coached, consistent, athletic. Effective agaist run(265tackles last two seasons) and pass.Classic MLB

2.Drew Sanders       Ark     6-4   244    90    Late 1st

Shows good pass coverage instincts, causes turnovers, great size and quickness, could end up outside.

3.SirVocea Dennis  Pitt     6-1   230    87    Late 2nd

Show pass rush ability, strong run defender, quick, fast to the ball and finishes well.

4.Shaka Howard     Duke  6-3   240    85    Mid 3rd

Long athletic, 4 year starter, good ion coverage, shows some rush skills.

5.Ivan Pace                 Cinn   6-0   239    84   Late 3rd

Undersized run stuffer, quick, powerful.

6.Drake Thomas       NCSt  6-0   238   80    Mid 4th

7.Mikel Jones             Syr    6-1    225   78   Late 4th

Two years ago I thought he would end up better.

8.Nick Anderson      Tula  5-11  230   76   Mid 5th

9.James Patterson Buff  6-0     230   74   Early 6th

SLEEPER ALERT!! Almost 400 career tackles. always aroungd the ball, very athletic

10.Cam Jones             Ind   6-3    228    71   Early 7th

11.Dax Hollifield      VaTc  6-1    245    70   Mid 7th

12.Amari Burney        Fla   6-1    233    69   Late 7th

13.R Greenhagen    Ford    6-1      245     66   UDFA

14.Zaire Barnes     WMich  6-2     232      64   UDFA

15.M Sori-Marin      Minn    6-2     235      62   UDFA

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   3-4 INSIDE LINEBACKER RANKINGS

Rank       Name              Sch     Ht     Wt   Rtg   Rnd Value

1.Henry To'o To'o       Ala    6-2   228   93    Mid 1st

Very active, athetic. Very quick to ball, show solid pass rush and coverage skills, no real weaknesses

2.Mahamoud Diabete Ut   6-5  230   85    Mid 3rd

Long rangy athlete, covers alot of ground quickly, shows potential as a pass rusher

3.Noah Sewell          Ore     6-3   251    84    Late 3rd

Great size, hard hitter, solid in coverage, show some pass rush ability.

4.Nick Herbig           Wisc    6-2   227    80     Mid 4th

20 Sacks last two seasons, has coverage ability 

5.Dorian Williams   Tula   6-2   225    79     Late 4th

Tackle machine last season, shows very good coverage ability

6.Daiyan Henry    WaSt    6-2   232    78    Late 4th

OVERRATED ALERT!!  Very athletic 6th year player. Light came on last two seasons still a work in progress

7.Bumper Pool     Ark      6-2    232    77     Early 5th

4 year starter, shows coverage ability.

8.Yasir Abdullah      Lou      6-1    242     76    Mid 5th

9.Kyle Soelle          ASU     6-4    235     75    Late 5th

10.Owen Pappoe    Aub    6-1  226   74    Early 6th

OVERRRATED ALERT!! I've seen him rated much higher, not here. Limited in coverage and Pass rush skills.

11.Micah Baskerville LSU  6-2   223  73   Mid 6th

12.Troy Brown    Miss      6-1   220     72    Late 6th

13.Dillon Doyle    Bay    6-2   235     71    Early 7th

14.Dee Winters     TCU      6-1   230       70    Mid 7th

15.C J Oneyechi     ColSt     6-0   245       68     PFA

16.Jaylen Woody       Ala    6-1   225       66     UDFA

17. Michael Ayers     Ash    6-2   220        65     UDFA

18.Carlton Martial    Troy   5-9   210        62     UDFA

19.Austin Ajiake       UNLV  6-2   220        60     UDFA

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 4-3    OUTSIDE LINEBACKER RANKINGS

Rank         Name          Sch    Ht    Wt   Rtg   Rnd Value          

1.Trenton Simpson  Clem  6-2   230  90   Late 1st

Great size, very good quickness and speed. 12.5 caeer sacks, solid in coverage

2.Nick Hampton  AppSt  6-2  238    85     Mid 3rd

26.5 career sacks , hard hitter, athletic enough in coverage

3.Ventrell Miller  Fla       6-0    228    84      Mid 3rd

Great quickness and speed, a bit undersized but hits hard and covers ground

4.Merlin Robertson ASU   6-2  240  80     Mid 4th

Consistent multi year starter, solid in all phases but unspectactular.

5.Anfernee Orji   Vand    6-2    230    79     Mid 4th

Teams avoided him but he still found his way to the ball, very athletic.

6.Jeremy Banks  Tenn    6-1    220     75    Late 5th

Nice coverage skills.

7.D Overshown      Tx        6-4    221    74    Early 6th

OVERRATED ALERT!!! More of a Safety than LB, tweener who will struggle.

8.Seth Benson      Iowa    6-0    232    73    Mid 6th

9.Ben Van Sumeren MSU  6-3  235   72    Late 6th

10.Jalen Graham    Pur    6-3    220    71   Early 7th

11.Mike Jones          LSU    6-1   234     69   Late 7th

12.Aubry Miller            JSU    6-2   225     67   UDFA

13.Charley Thomes GaTc     6-2   210     66   UDFA

14.DeShaun White      Okl     6-0   224     64   UDFA

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3-4      OUTSIDE LINEBACKER RANKINGS

Rank          Name    Sch    Ht     Wt    Rtg  Rnd  Value

1.Nolan Smith       Ga     6-2    238    95    Top 10

Excellent athlete with quickness and speed, show excellent pass rush traits, solid in coverage, sure tackler, covers field well.

2.Byron Young    Tenn   6-3   245     88    Mid 2nd

Gets to the QB as good as anybody, will needs work, DE in college. Can contribute right away in pass rush.

3.B J Ojulari          LSU    6-2  248     86    Early 3rd

Very nice pass rush ability, 16.5 career sacks, get to the ball well,needs work in coverage

4.Jose Ramirez   EMich 6-2  245   85    Mid 3rd

Another college DE who will need to make it here. 18.5 sacks last two season, often double teamed.

5.Lonnie Phelps  Kan   6-3   245   84    Mid 3rd 

College DE with wild athletic ability. Has all the tools to make it

6.BJ Thompson   SFA   6-5    240   80    Mid 4th

Small college edge player, best athlete in group, he may not last this long but worth a long look.

7.Caleb Murphy   FeSt   6-4  245   79    Mid 4th

8.Andre Jones       ULL   6-5  250   75    Late 5th

9.Durrell Johnson  Lib   6-3  237  74    Early 6th

10.Richard Jibunor Troy  6-3  232  73  Mid 6th

11.Isaiah Land     FlaAM  6-4  236   72   Late 6th

12.Eku leota          Aub   6-3   252     71   Early 7th

13.Isaiah Moore  NCSt  6-2  232    70  Mid 7th

14.Noah Taylor    NCa   6-5  240    69   Late 7th

15.Daniel Green  KSt    6-3  242      68   PFA

16.Garrett Nelson   Neb  6-3   250     67  UDFA

17.Jordan Wright     Ky    6-4    235     66   UDFA

18.Brock Martin     OkSt  6-2    243     64    UDFA

19.Mitch Agude    Mia(F) 6-4    245     60   UDFA

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 CORNERBACKS

Rank     Name            Sch   Ht    Wt    Rtg  Rnd Value                                                                                                                       

1.Joey Porter            PSU   6-2  193    95     Top 10

Prototype size, excellent quickness and speed, very good in run support, gets to the ball but needs work on Int's. Best most complete and Day 1 ready all around CB in draft.

2.Kelee Ringo              Ga    6-1  207    93     Mid 1st

BUST ALERT!! CHARACTER ALERT!!  Best raw talent on the board but unrealized at this point.  At this point only flashes have been seen. He needs to wake up and work, has ALL the measurables, show ALL the tools when inspired but he MUST play every down and most importantly humble up and take to caoching !! CB or FS will be the only other question.

3.Emmanuel Forbes MissSt  6-0    170     91    Late 1st

Best ball skills in the top CB's, 6 Int's last season returned 3 for TD, 11 PD's. Not afraid to help on on run support in spite of slight frame, very quick and long speed is excellent.

4.Devon Witherspoon Ill       6-0     180     88    Early 2nd   

Stepped up the past 2 seasons, 14 PD's and 3 Int's last season, big hitter with very good quickness and speed and has not reached full potential yet.

5.Kyu Blu Kelly     Stan   6-0 191     86    Early 3rd

I expected a step up this season but it did not come, teams avoided him but he still did not play as well as last season. Has all the tools and measurables, a solid gamble at this point as he could evolve quickly.

6.Christian Gonzalas  Ore    6-1     197     85    Mid 3rd

OVERRATED ALERT!! Another with great size, has all the quickness and speed needed, solid in run support, stepped up this past season in his pass defense, still a work in progress but great raw talent.

7.Julius Brents       KSt   6-3  198    84    Late 3rd

Very long, looks like a FS and may end up there, average quickness with good long speed, decent ball skills. I would draft his as a FS . Solid pick athis point, he will be of help somewhere.

8.Rejzohn Wright   OrSt   6-2  193  83  Early 4th

Another one who might move back in the secondary, prototype size, average quickness and speed, nice ball skills, solid in run support

9.Cam Smith            SCar  6-0  180   81    Mid 4th

Measurables and production never matched up. All potential little substance.

10.Eli Ricks               Ala      6-2  188  80    Late 4th

OVERRATED ALERT!! He WILL go higher than this, never lived up to recruiting hype.

11.Riley Moss         Iowa   6-1  183  79    Late 4th

Tough, scrappy player who will be a Special Teams demon!!

12.Ty Stevenson   Mia(F) 6-0  198  78   Early 5th

Nice developmental DB, could play any position in secondary.

13.Jaylon Jones   TxAM  6-2   200  77    Mid 5th

OVERRATED ALERT!! Should have gone back to school.

14.Mekhi Garner   LSU    6-2   210  76    Mid 5th

Another possible FS candidate.

15.Arquon Bush     Cinn  6-0   187  75    Late 5th

16.Keidron Smith   Ky   6-2   203    74    Early 6th

17.Deonte Banks     Md  6-0   197    73   Mid 6th

18.Anthony Johnson  Vir  6-2   205    71   Early 7th

SLEEPER ALERT!!  GREAT late round gamble!!

19.Darrell Luter   SAla  6-0   190   70   Mid 7th

20.J Bernard Converse LSU  6-1     197     69   Late 7th

21.Darius Rush     SCar  6-2   198   69   Late 7th

SLEEPER ALERT!!  Former WR,GREAT size and athlete.

22.Carrington Valintine Ky    6-0    193      68   PFA

23.Nehemiah Shelton  SJSt  6-2     190      68   PFA

24.Alex Austin       OreSt  6-1     195     67   UDFA 

25.Terrell Smith     Minn  6-0      204     66   UDFA

26.Myles Brooks    LaTc   6-1      201     65   UDFA

27.Justin Ford       Mont    6-2      190     64   UDFA

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  SLOT CORNERBACKS

Rank            Name     Sch    Ht    Wt    Rtg    Rnd Value        

1.Clark Phillips      Utah   5-9   184   94      Mid 1st

Can be an elite Slot Corner, also he can definetely start outside in the right scheme,compact and powerful, excelent quickness, no fear in run support but long speed is average and that is why I see him in the slot.

2.Tre'Vius Hodges Tomlinson  TCU  5-8   178   92      Mid 1st

Very tough, no fear in run support. Excellent reaction to ball, strong hands, fluid and very quick to the play but needs work on Int's. Has long speed. Has all the tools to excell inside , but will struggle if pushed outside. 

3.Kei'Trel Clark        Lou  5-10  181   88      Mid 2nd

He has the skill set to excell inside, excellent quickness , great hands and ball skills. If moved outside he will struggle. For his size he holds his own in  run support.

4.Mekhi Blackmon  USC  5-11  178  85  Mid 3rd

Really blew up last season after 4 very average seasons. Good quickness and speed, solid in run support.

5.Garrett Williams   Syr  5-10  192   82    Early 4th

INJURY ALERT!! He was looking like he may end up a higher pick after last season. Unsure what he will provide this season. Had 29 PD's his last 2 full seasons. Has all this skills to be very effective at the position.

6.D J Turner           Mich  5-11    180   80    Late 4th

OVERRATED ALERT!! Most have him much higher, nice player, excellent quickness, long speed still very good, soft in run support and lacks the size and strength for the outside, I'm just not seeing him as more tha CB4

7.Eric Hallett        Pitt   5-11    190    79     Late 4th

Nice size, good quickness and speed but not elite, solid in run support, excellent ball skills , should help on Special Teams.

8.Jakorian Bennett  Md  5-11   188     78     Early  5th

Nice ball skills, average in run support. He will need to excell on Special Teams.

9.Cameron Mitchel   N W  5-11   191     77     Mid 5th

Very tough and strong, average ball skills, solid quickness and speed. He may have to make it as an undersized safety and Special Teams demon.

10.Steven Gilmore  Marsh  5-11   170    74      Early 6th

Very slight frame will cause problems with strong or big recievers and in run game, solid but unspectacular in other facets.

11.Tiawan Mullen  Ind  5-10   180    73   Mid 6th

Tough, scappy overachiever who likley will embrace and excell on Special Teams

12.Jartavis Martin   Ill  5-11    195  72   Late 6th

OVERRATED ALERT!! I've seen him ranked far higher than this, I'm good with him here. College Safety,  Always tough, likely a solid Special Teamer but ball skills , quickness and speed are average.

13.Starling Thomas UAB 5-10  194  71 Early 7th

14.Ekow Boye-Doe  KSt   6-0   171   68    PFA

15.Chris Braswell   Rut   5-11 195    67    UDFA

16.Bentlee Sanders Nev 5-9  180    66    UDFA

17.Armani Marsh WaSt  5-11  188   65    UDFA

18.Nic Jones           BaSt   6-0   185    64    UDFA

19.Christian Izien    Rut   5-8  187    62    UDFA

20.Eric Garror          ULL   5-9   180    60    UDFA

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   STRONG SAFETY RANKINGS

Rank      Name      Sch   Ht  Wt    Rtg    Rnd  Value 

1.J L Skinner     Bois    6-4    210    91      Late 1st

Prototype size, covers ground very well with excellent speed and quickness. Has the size of a small LB and hits like one, very good balls skills, solid in coveage and excels in run game. Has the skillset to be in Pro Bowl conversation yearly.

2.Jordan Battle   Ala   6-1    209    90      Late 1st

Great size, decent very well coached athlete, average quickness but long speed is very good, closes fast and has very good balls skills. Big hitter who will be solid in coverage.

3.Trey Dean          Fla    6-2    203    86      Early 3rd

SLEEPER ALERT!! UNDERRATED ALERT!!   Ignore his test numbers as he plays faster than he will test, he finds the ball quickly, attacks and finishes, 169 tackles past two seasons. Inconsistent in coverage and needs some solid coaching that he did not receive in College.Diamond in the rough who will excel on Special Teams while in training. Likely on the board in 5th round, he will be a steal.

4.Sydney Brown   Ill   5-10    211   85      Mid 3rd

 Took a major step in 5th college season, before that he wasn't on draft boards. Great size, plus quickness and solid long speed. Big hitter who reads well and reacts quickly and finishes well.

5.DeMarco Hellums  Ala      6-1     203   84        Late  3rd

UNDERRATED ALERT!! Excellent production, high energy fearless overachiever. Won't test well but will perform, strong in run support, should be a demon on special teams.

6.Jason Taylor   OKSt   6-0  205    82      Early 4th

Took a huge step last season with 6 Int's. Excellent tackler, gets to th ball quickly and fines as well as any, still needs  work in coverage but skills are there and can evolve with coaching.

7.Daniel Scott    Cal      6-1    208     80      Mid 4th

6 year player. Excellent in run game, overachiever with average quickness and speed in coverage causing a need for help, ball skills solid, should start day on  special teams.

8.Ronnie Hickman  OSU 6-2    203     79      Mid 4th

Should have gone back to school! Has nice size, very good quickness and solid long speed. Ball skills need work, shouyld provide help on special teams.

9.Jordan Howden  Minn  6-0  205    75    Late 5th

10.Kaevon Merriweather     Iowa  6-0    205     74      Early 6th

11.Jaiden Woodbey  BC  6-0   222  73     Mid 6th

 I once thought he would be futher along than this, great raw talent.

12.Christian Young  Ariz  6-3  222  72    Late 6th

Great size, certainly worth a late round pick, likely excellent special teamer

13.Kendrick Duncan  Lou    6-2    220      70    Mid 7th

SLEEPER ALERT!! Great size and athlete. Worth a Practice squad spot for a year at least.

14.Cory Trice     Pur    6-3    210    69   Late 7th

SLEEPER ALERT!! College CB with great size and ball skills for this position.

15.Avery Young   Rut  5-11   207    68    PFA

16.Marte Mapu   SacSt   6-3    216   67    UDFA

SLEEPER ALERT!! Small school stud with a wild skill set and developmental possibilities.

17.Bennett Williams  Ore    6-0    205      66    UDFA

18.John Torchio   Wisc   6-1    211      65    UDFA

19.Kendall Brooks MSU  6-0    210      64    UDFA

20.Nico Bolden  KSU  6-3    208      62    UDFA

21.Hugh Nelson     Haw  6-2    205       60    UDFA

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  FREE SAFETY RANKINGS

Rank          Name       Sch    Ht   Wt   Rtg    Rnd Value 

1.Brian Branch      Ala      6-1 190    91     Late 1st

Has the athletic ability to play slot corner and did often at Bama. Will excel at coverage, finds the ball quickly in run support, closes fast and finishes very well, does not miss tackles. Once committed to one position he should see several Pro Bowls.

2.Antonio Johnson  TxAM     6-2     198    88     Mid 2nd

Long smooth athlete will all the tools to be a star. Reads and reacts very quickly, gets downhill fast and finishes well. Shows flashes in coverage but still needs work there, college coaching was below par. He will require patience and work but should be worth it.

3.Jammie Robinson  FlaSt    5-11    191    85     Mid 3rd

Big time production all 4 years from this undersized Safety.  Plays bigger than he is, fearless and accurate hitter, solid ball skills, should be a star on special teams, great value at this point.

4.Ji'Ayir Brown  PSU  5-11   203   84    Late 3rd

Active very quick and fast undersized player, finishes above size, rarely misses. Decent in coverage and ball skills but will need some work there, day one starter on all special teams.

5.A J Finley         Miss   6-2    205    82     Early 4th

SLEEPER ALERT!!  Lacks consistency but when the light is on he is a dangerous player. Long, very quick fast and strong. Flahes excellent coverage and ball skills. He can be as good as he wants on be out of the league in 4 years , the choice is his.

6.Rachad Torrence     Fla       6-0      193    81      Early 4th     

OVERRATED ALERT!! Should be a solid player but most have him far higher. Very good in run game but has average ball skills on a good day, like teamate Dean he should resond well to some solid coaching and be verygood on Special Teams.

7.Jay Ward        LSU     6-1  188     80     Mid 4th

A bit undersized, very quick and fast, average in coverage but has  nice ball skills, solid in run game and should be very good on special teams.

8.Khoury Bethley  ASU  5-11   205     77      Early 5th

Over 380 career tackles, inconsistent in coverage and ball skills but has the tools . Should find  a home on special teams day one.

9.Ja'Von Hicks   Cinn    6-1   205  76   Mid 5th

 Great size and athletic ability, decent in coverage and ball skills, but will need work, will help in run suport and special teams.

10.Brandon Hill  Pitt   5-11  195  75  Late 5th

11.Chamarri Conner  VaTc  6-0      205      74      Early 6th

12.Chris Smith    Ga  5-11    192    73   Mid 6th

OVERRATED ALERT!! Tweener that will need to find the perfect fit.

13.Quindell Johnson  Mem  6-0      195      72      Late 6th

14.Jalen Green   MiSt    6-0   200  71   Early 7th

15.Gerv Owens  Hou   6-0  195     70   Mid 7th

16.Tyreque Jones  Boi  6-2  200    69      Late 7th

17.Lance Boykin  CCar  6-2  200    68      PFA

18.Brandon Joseph  ND  6-0     202      67      UDFA

19.Xavier Henderson     MSU    6-0     210     66      UDFA

20.Anthony Johnson    IoSt    6-0     205      65     UDFA

21.Art Green      Hou    6-1    201      64      UDFA

22.Tyler Baker Williams   NCSt  6-0    205      62      UDFA

23.Kendall Smith    Ill      6-0    205     61      UDFA

24. Trevon Flowers  Tenn  5-11  200    60      UDFA

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  PLACE KICKER RANKINGS

Rank          Name     Sch    Ht    Wt  Rtg  Rnd  Value 

1.Jake Moody       Mich   6-1  210   81    Mid 6th

Big leg with 59 yard best, only one mis under 40 in past two seasons, kickoffs strong and consistent, has kicked well in big game, very solid prospect.

2.Christoper Dunn  NCSt     5-8    180   77    Mid 7th

Smaller guy with decent but not great length, rock solid inside 40, above average on kickoffs

3.Andre Szmyt     Syr    6-1   200   75    Late 7th

Once thought to be a can't miss prospect but he has not eveolved to that point, still has range and solid under 40, better than several players in league now.

4.Jack Podlesny   Ga    6-1  180    74    PFA

5.Gavin Baechle   UTEP    6-1   170     68   UDFA

6.B T Potter             Clem   5-10  200     66  UDFA

7.Noah Ruggles    OSU     6-2    190     65   UDFA

8.Zack Long             Tuls    6-2   177     60   UDFA

9.Ethan Mooney     NTx    6-0   200    57   UDFA

10.Anders Carlson   Aub  6-5   215    55   UDFA

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         PUNTER RANKINGS        

Rk      Name             Sch       Ht     Wt   Rtg   Rnd  Value

1.Adam Korsak      Rut      6-2   185   82     Mid 6th

 Has the best net average I ever remember seeing, yes "rugby style" but he can flat out punt the ball. Excellent directional, his kicks rarely get returned

2.Michael Turk      Okl      6-0   240   81     Mid 6th

Huge leg but can outkick coverage at times a kick a bit low at times causing return issues as seen in his net average but major upside with some tech work.

3.Brice Baringer  MSU    6-3   215   75    Late 7th

Big leg but Net average is concerning

4.Brad Robbins    Mich     6-1  205    72    PFA

5.Lou Hedley         Mia(F)  6-4   220    70   PFA

6.Paxton Brooks   Tenn     6-6   201    68   UDFA

7.Ethan Evans      Wing      6-4   235    65   UDFA

8.Ty Zentner          KaSt     6-2   200    62   UDFA

9.Anthony Beck   GaSo    6-4   245   60    UDFA

10.Rhys Burns        ULL    6-0   191   58    UDFA

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  KICK RETURN SPECIALIST RANKINGS

Rk     Name             Sch     Ht    Wt   Rtg    Pos   Rnd Value

1.Derius Davis       TCU   5-8  175  85     SWR    Mid 5th

6 career return TD's, VERY explosive, returns both punts an Kickoffs, plus likely a valuable contributer at SWR.

2.Devon Achane TxAM  5-8  185  84     APB     Late 2nd

2 KO's returned for TD, no PR work and he will need to, with siome work he should . Very valuable at APB

3.Jayden Reed    MSU   6-0  185   79     SWR    Mid 4th

Very sure handed and return 3 punts for TD's , can double in KR as he has expirience there as well, will also be valuable on offense, potenial to be a very effective SWR.

4.Charlie Jones    Pur    6-0  187   78    SWR     Late 4th

Very sure handed but unspectactular. Should bve great fit somewhere and contribute on offense.

5.Malik Knowles KaSt   6-2  200   75    SWR     Early 6th

Versatile player who will see PT at WR, excell as a KR, but will need work on PR.

6.Tayvion Robinson Ky    5-11    187    72   SWR     Mid 7th

7.Thayer Thomas    NCSt   6-0     197     70   SWR    UDFA

8.Aron Cruickshank       Rut   5-10    170     70   SWR     PFA

9.Nikko Remigo  FrSt  5-11  183    68   SWR    UDFA

10.Jordan Byrd  SDSt  5-9  170      65   SWR    UDFA

11.Eric Garror     ULL   5-9  180       62   SCB     UDFA

12Johnnie Lang  ArSt  5-9  180       60   APB     UDFA

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 LONG SNAPPER RANKINGS

 Rk      Name            Sch     Ht     Wt     Rtg     Rnd Value

1.Chris Stoll          PSU    6-2    250    72      PFA

2.Alex Ward           UCF    6-4    240     70      PFA

3.Karsten Battles  Ore   6-1   250     68      UDFA

4.Brad Robinson   OSU   6-1   230    66      UDFA

5.Evan Deckers     Duke  6-3  245      65      UDFA

6.Matt Hembrough OkSt   

6-3      225       64      UDFA

7.Payne Walker    Ga      6-2     250    60      UDFA

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