DRAFT TRACKER 2012
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DRAFT TRACKER
PICK
TEAM
PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 234 lbs
- Arm
- 32 5/8"
- Hand
- 10"
- Wing
- 77 7/8"
Production
93.68
Athleticism
82.11
Overall Score
93.45
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Sans the late-rise of Heisman trophy winning QB Robert Griffin III, Luck likely would have been considered one of the most sure-thing prospects in the past decade. He is a prototypical pro-style quarterback who can make all the line calls, formation shifts, pass drops, and throws necessary to be successful at the next level. He will likely be the top pick overall and start immediately, and he possesses the intangibles to be a franchise stalwart for years to come.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 3/8"
- Weight
- 223 lbs
- Arm
- 32 1/4"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
- 77 3/4"
Production
99
Athleticism
90.23
Overall Score
96.81
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Many would argue that RG3 is not only the most physically gifted quarterback in the 2012 draft, but that he is the most talented player overall. His intangibles are making so many general managers swoon. Griffin, because of his athletic ability and Joe Montana-like ability to extend plays and remain focused on moving the ball downfield, not to mention his hurdling ability, stands to potentially be the better prospect when matching up physical traits with Luck. Nonetheless, RG3 likely will be a top-five pick and is so talented that teams with large investments in young quarterbacks, such as Sam Bradford in St. Louis, will have a tough time passing up on the opportunity to draft a potential game-changer.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'9 1/4"
- Weight
- 228 lbs
- Arm
- 30 1/4"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
Production
93.39
Athleticism
78.46
Overall Score
92.46
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Richardson is a talented back who should garner a top-five pick in this year's draft, regardless of the idea the past few years that the shelf life and durability of running backs doesn't warrant the risk of a top pick. Richardson is durable enough to handle a season full of carries, and with the new CBA rules putting a ceiling on rookie salaries, it will be tough for teams to pass on such a talented, polished back that will be a franchise back for years to come.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'6 5/8"
- Weight
- 306 lbs
- Arm
- 34 1/2"
- Hand
- 10 3/8"
- Wing
- 81 3/8"
Production
91.65
Athleticism
73.67
Overall Score
89.46
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Kalil is the undisputed top tackle prospect in this year's draft after two successful years starting on the left side for USC. He is an early-entry junior who redshirted his first year at USC and has been a reliable blind side protector for Matt Barkley. He has all the physical tools to achieve success at the next level and has continued to develop his game technically throughout his career. Kalil has an NFL pedigree, as his dad was a former semi-professional player and his older brother, Ryan, is a consistent Pro Bowl center for the Carolina Panthers. Matt should be the first lineman off the board and could easily be a top-five pick come April to immediately hold down the starting left tackle position for an NFL team.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'0 7/8"
- Weight
- 207 lbs
- Arm
- 32 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 1/4"
- Wing
- 78 1/2"
Production
98.38
Athleticism
72.68
Overall Score
89.63
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Blackmon is an early-out junior who enjoyed a storied and productive career at Oklahoma State. The two time Biletnikoff Award winner as the nation's top receiver filled the role of WR1 nicely after Dez Bryant left for the NFL. Blackmon has proven to be as athletic as Bryant and even more productive. He has elite ability to contribute early in the NFL and should be selected within the top 15 picks and start immediately.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11 1/8"
- Weight
- 188 lbs
- Arm
- 33 1/4"
- Hand
- 8 1/2"
- Wing
- 77"
Production
92.17
Athleticism
64.63
Overall Score
82.05
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
The Jim Thorpe award winner as the country's premier defensive back as a junior opted to forgo his senior year to enter the draft after displaying elite ability during the 2011 season. He is huge for the position and has track speed. A very explosive athlete, Claiborne should easily pressure for a starting role early on in training camp. He covered top talent in the SEC and is as polished as corners come in this year's draft. He has first-round value and shouldn't last long.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 213 lbs
- Arm
- 33 5/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
- 79 5/8"
Production
78.36
Athleticism
61.68
Overall Score
77.51
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Barron is an imposing defender on the back end for Nick Saban’s Crimson Tide. He screams "professional defensive back" from preparation, to warm-ups, to in-game productivity and presence. A stalwart at the position, he has the size and athletic ability to contribute right away in the NFL. He is a safety with great range and ball skills to make big plays, and also is a contributor in run support to use his size and instincts to be an active defender. Barron’s combination of size, speed, production and football instincts project him to be a top-50 pick.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 7/8"
- Weight
- 221 lbs
- Arm
- 32 5/8"
- Hand
- 9"
- Wing
- 76 1/4"
Production
74.22
Athleticism
74.65
Overall Score
80.39
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Tannehill is a dynamic athlete at quarterback, so much so that he was a major contributor at receiver for his first two-plus years with the Aggies before becoming their starting signal-caller. In his early starts at quarterback, this NFL-sized prospect was more of a gunslinger, but he has now morphed into an effective and efficient passer in the pocket. Tannehill is a also fierce competitor with the overall tools to be a first- or second-round selection and eventual starter in the NFL.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 1/4"
- Weight
- 242 lbs
- Arm
- 31"
- Hand
- 9 3/4"
- Wing
- 75 1/8"
Production
99
Athleticism
85.21
Overall Score
95.55
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Kuechly had one of the most productive careers, in terms of tackles, in recent memory for a collegiate linebacker. Kuechly blew away the competition as the top tackler in the nation with a jaw-dropping 191 total. Many knock that most of his plays were downfield tackles and not "influential" enough, but 12 tackles for loss is a testament to his overall ability and instincts to get in the backfield and disrupt plays. He is more of an athlete than given credit for and has simply been a machine throughout his college career. Kuechly has all the tools to be an immediate starter in the NFL and shore up the middle of an entire defense.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'0 1/2"
- Weight
- 190 lbs
- Arm
- 31"
- Hand
- 9 1/4"
- Wing
- 73 1/2"
Production
99
Athleticism
83.25
Overall Score
94.51
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Gilmore is a dynamic athlete who made a lot of plays at corner for South Carolina. He has the skill set to move to safety but is talented enough to challenge for a starting role at the corner position as a rookie. He is a football player who makes big plays and was among the SEC's finest athletes.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 1/2"
- Weight
- 346 lbs
- Arm
- 32"
- Hand
- 9 5/8"
- Wing
- 78 3/8"
Production
69.59
Athleticism
92.41
Overall Score
80.93
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Poe is a big man who will likely improve a 3-4 defense working as their anchor inside at NT. His best attribute is his ability to occupy space inside and allow those on the second level to flow and make plays. He isn’t just a big man to hold two blockers, however, as he can use his strength to overpower most blockers at the collegiate level and also use his athletic ability to be a threat in the passing game and make plays around the ball. Poe has the build and athleticism to be picked late in the first round or near the top of the second.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 298 lbs
- Arm
- 34 1/2"
- Hand
- 10 3/8"
- Wing
- 80 1/4"
Production
85.41
Athleticism
90.39
Overall Score
92.62
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Cox is an early-entry junior who was a 2 1/2-year starter at DT for Mississippi State. He is a raw athlete who has room to develop and likely will pull value from that, considering he has an impressive frame and is one of the more talented athletes at the position in the country. He relies heavily on his natural ability to make splash plays and has a major upside.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 5/8"
- Weight
- 220 lbs
- Arm
- 32 7/8"
- Hand
- 9 3/8"
- Wing
- 78"
Production
86.74
Athleticism
78.56
Overall Score
85.53
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Floyd has been a game changer at the collegiate level and possesses the size, aggressiveness and game experience to make a difference early in his transition to the NFL. Floyd has been an extremely productive threat both deep and in possession for the Irish throughout his career, as well as a physical blocker and a reliable third-down playmaker. His on-field maturity, physical nature and ability to make the big catch will outshine some off-field mishaps, as Floyd projects to be one of the top receivers off the board.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5"
- Weight
- 322 lbs
- Arm
- 35"
- Hand
- 9 1/8"
- Wing
- 83 7/8"
Production
76.91
Athleticism
70.94
Overall Score
78.10
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Brockers is an elite athlete who has been gaining a lot of steam on draft boards in recent months after declaring for the draft after his redshirt sophomore year. He came to Baton Rouge as a thick linebacker prospect before putting on good weight and moving to the line and eventually inside to DT. He has positional versatility and could even be attractive to 3-4 teams as a defensive end, as he is athletic enough to work from the edge in a scheme that seeks bigger DEs to maintain blockers and keep linebackers free. He has more value as a 3 tech DT within a 4-3 defense and will have an immediate impact on the line as a rookie.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 245 lbs
- Arm
- 33 3/8"
- Hand
- 9 5/8"
- Wing
- 78 1/2"
Production
82.94
Athleticism
96.51
Overall Score
87.20
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Bruce is a compelling prospect whose athletic ability is as unique as his path to the NFL. An electrifying pass rusher who will fit as either a specialist DE or an OLB in a 3-4 scheme, Irvin uses a flurry of moves and his uncanny athletic ability to maneuver his undersized frame around and through offensive linemen to produce massive sack production in his limited views at West Virginia. A player who is hampered by his size and amount of snaps taken at a high level, Irvin should be selected within the first two rounds of the draft by a team looking for a boost in their ability to get to the quarterback.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5 3/4"
- Weight
- 284 lbs
- Arm
- 33 1/4"
- Hand
- 10 1/4"
- Wing
- 80 1/8"
Production
79.12
Athleticism
63.87
Overall Score
76.48
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Coples has been on NFL scouting radars long before the 2012 draft. The poster child for ultra-athletic recruits brought to North Carolina by former head coach Butch Davis, Coples possesses a rare combination of size, speed, athletic ability, and a versatility that has allowed him to play numerous roles across the defensive line. Some have questioned his consistency, but Coples still has been able to produce at a high level, posting more than 17 sacks the past two years (heading into the team's 2011 bowl game). He has, at times, looked to play on cruise control, but it will be tough for many NFL front offices to ignore the natural ability that Coples possesses and the physical presence he brings to any defense. He can play defensive end in both 4-3 and 3-4 schemes, and should be selected in the early part of the first round.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 5/8"
- Weight
- 186 lbs
- Arm
- 30 5/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
- 75"
Production
71.50
Athleticism
59.44
Overall Score
71.59
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Kirkpatrick is an early-entry junior who started for three years since stepping on campus in Alabama. He is a very lengthy corner, who will come into the league as one of the tallest alongside the Seahawks' Richard Sherman and Brandon Browning. These two players, coincidentally, showed why teams may want to develop Kirkpatrick as a corner at the next level, as they have found success at the position and been valuable by being able to cover the league's tall receivers in the red zone. Kirkpatrick could also be moved and developed at safety, where some teams might see his length and ability to play in zone more transferable, and he wouldn't be a tackling liability despite his thin frame.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 1/2"
- Weight
- 264 lbs
- Arm
- 31 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 5/8"
- Wing
- 77 1/2"
Production
79.83
Athleticism
90.86
Overall Score
85.12
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Ingram is one of the most athletically gifted prospects in this year’s class. He came to South Carolina as an inside linebacker and has since played in various positions across the front seven. Ingram’s motor, athleticism and technique allow him to bring dynamic playmaking ability to an NFL defense, whether he lines up at defensive tackle or defensive end. Some believe he could be moved to outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme to rush the passer and overpower offensive tackles. There is a chance he continues rising up boards and is potentially selected in the first round of the draft.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 3/8"
- Weight
- 260 lbs
- Arm
- 32 3/4"
- Hand
- 10 1/8"
- Wing
- 77 1/8"
Production
72.67
Athleticism
73.17
Overall Score
75.50
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
McClellin has started three consecutive years at defensive end for Boise State. He is an undersized DE who 3-4 teams will value at the OLB position in their schemes. At just under 260 pounds, he can struggle at times against bigger linemen, but he is a decent prospect at the position and has fifth-round value, especially as a swing player.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10 1/4"
- Weight
- 196 lbs
- Arm
- 30 1/2"
- Hand
- 8 5/8"
- Wing
- 73 1/8"
Production
89.35
Athleticism
60.20
Overall Score
80.63
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Wright had been a solid complimentary player in Baylor's high-octane offense who has turned into much more in his senior year. As Robert Griffin III's go-to option at receiver, Wright working himself wide open for a long touchdown seemed to be a common sight for Big 12 opponents this season. Wright is undersized but has the speed to take the top off of NFL defenses. His athletic ability is his greatest strength, and he uses strong, polished technique to make up for his size deficiencies on the field. He has the wiggle and subsequent burst to make a move on a defender and get up field. His ball skills are on par with his overall skills as a wideout, and he uses his footwork to run strong routes for the collegiate level. He is a smart, competitive player who runs each route to win, and usually does. He will have to improve his blocking and overall strength at the next level, but Wright has the potential to be a first day pick and make an instant impact.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5 3/8"
- Weight
- 266 lbs
- Arm
- 35 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 3/4"
- Wing
- 85 3/4"
Production
73.40
Athleticism
72.01
Overall Score
79.67
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Jones is an underclassman defensive end who has displayed good size and speed throughout his career at Syracuse. He suffered a knee injury that severely limited him in 2011 and will need to prove he's fully recovered throughout the pre-draft prospect to warrant the draft consideration that he's shown he's worthy of on the field. He should be selected somewhere in the third round. Though undersized, he is best served playing the end position in a 4-3 scheme.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 1/2"
- Weight
- 221 lbs
- Arm
- 31 3/4"
- Hand
- 9 5/8"
- Wing
- 76 1/8"
Production
70.76
Athleticism
52.84
Overall Score
70.03
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Weeden joined the Cowboys after a stint playing professional baseball in the minor leagues, and Oklahoma State fans have been pleased that he elected to play college football. Weeden has been the signal caller for one of the country's most efficient offenses. He is a poised, effective thrower who has great pocket presence and makes quick decisions with the ball that keep the chains moving. He rarely throws interceptions despite the high number of attempts in his scheme, and he could go as high as the second round.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5 3/4"
- Weight
- 313 lbs
- Arm
- 33 1/4"
- Hand
- 10 1/8"
- Wing
- 80"
Production
82.55
Athleticism
69.88
Overall Score
80.91
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Reiff is an impressive tackle prospect who declared for the draft after three years of starting every game for Iowa following a redshirt year where he was actually on the defensive side of the ball. He started every game in his career and was very durable considering how heavily Iowa relied on its run game. He is a smart football player who should be able to adapt to the NFL speed and playbooks with ease. Given that he plays at a position with such value, it's unlikely that Reiff will last past the first round of the draft.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 7/8"
- Weight
- 316 lbs
- Arm
- 32 3/4"
- Hand
- 10"
- Wing
- 79 1/8"
Production
81.94
Athleticism
79.03
Overall Score
87.32
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Decastro is an extremely polished guard out of Stanford who started for three consecutive years after a redshirt freshman year. While he is considered an early-entry junior, he spent four years at Stanford and has already graduated. He is a disciplined and NFL-ready player who likely will demand a starting spot immediately through his play. He could be one of the highest draft picks at the guard position in recent years, and he could easily go in the top 10.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 1/4"
- Weight
- 265 lbs
- Arm
- 32 5/8"
- Hand
- 9 3/4"
- Wing
- 78 1/2"
Production
91.62
Athleticism
78.81
Overall Score
88.62
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Alabama has developed some impressive running backs and inside linebackers in the past couple years, and Hightower is a shining example of the type of NFL-ready players in the stable that allows them to be so successful at the collegiate level. Hightower has looked the part of a starting Mike linebacker in the NFL for two years, and as an early-entry junior he has a bright future. If he can keep his weight steady and play at a fast speed, Hightower can do many of the same things that Oakland's Rolando McClain or New England's Brandon Spikes did working as the physical inside presence of a defense. Hightower could be a better fit within a 3-4 scheme, as he has the size to shed big offensive linemen who would work free to block him in the run game.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 5/8"
- Weight
- 261 lbs
- Arm
- 33 7/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/4"
- Wing
- 78 7/8"
Production
89.75
Athleticism
76.48
Overall Score
84.60
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Whitney is an early entry junior who red-shirted as a freshman and started only one year in 2011 at Illinois. He played the weakside end at Illinois and would be best served there in a 4-3 defense in the NFL. He has third-round value but could ascend if he times well in pre-draft workouts and continues to show his athletic ability.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 7/8"
- Weight
- 314 lbs
- Arm
- 32 3/4"
- Hand
- 10 1/4"
- Wing
- 80 1/2"
Production
82.67
Athleticism
75.10
Overall Score
85.41
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Zeitler has been a regular starter when healthy over the past three years on extremely productive offensive lines at Wisconsin. All of his linemates have been considered professional run blockers with the size to match, and he is no different. Zeitler is well coached and technical in his pass set. He has second- or third-round value due because of his experience playing on a productive line and being polished enough to play early.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 3/4"
- Weight
- 271 lbs
- Arm
- 33"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
- 77 7/8"
Production
75.88
Athleticism
88.34
Overall Score
83.79
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Nick Perry was a top defensive end recruit out of Detroit that Pete Carroll was able to cherry-pick to USC, and his impact playing the "elephant" position within Caroll's defense as a freshman will encourage many teams to consider drafting him as an outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme. As a sophomore and junior he continued to develop into an elite pass rushing prospect, and has the size and athletic ability to be successful working against NFL tackles at the next level. He is a physically put together athlete with a good motor and extremely uncommon balance, and has late first round value.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 7/8"
- Weight
- 213 lbs
- Arm
- 32 5/8"
- Hand
- 10 1/4"
- Wing
- 76 7/8"
Production
88.83
Athleticism
86
Overall Score
93.21
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Harrison is an ultra-athletic, big and smart safety who has roamed the secondary as a four-year starter and senior captain for Notre Dame. He is the type of safety who is always involved, using his quickness, recognition and overall body control to react effectively to plays. While he has just adequate speed, he makes up for this deficiency with strong play recognition and anticipation, and he is often in a position to make a play on the ball. Overall, Smith is a smart, athletic defender who should push to start early in a zone-heavy NFL scheme. Expect him to contend for a late first-round selection with the help of impressive postseason workouts and interviews.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'0 1/4"
- Weight
- 190 lbs
- Arm
- 32 3/4"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
- 77 1/2"
Production
71.49
Athleticism
80.60
Overall Score
78.02
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Jenkins was a two-year starter at Illinois (while also starting four games over his first two years) for the now-departed Ron Zook and has the speed to take the top off of defenses in the NFL. He separates well when running with defenders and is good in securing the catch. He has shown a good amount of production and has fifth-round value at the next level if he can continue to get open the way he did in the Big Ten.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'9 1/4"
- Weight
- 223 lbs
- Arm
- 30 1/2"
- Hand
- 9"
- Wing
- 72 3/4"
Production
77.25
Athleticism
71.99
Overall Score
80.07
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Martin is a two-year starter in Boise State's electric offense, in which he has had great production toward the end of his career (1299 yards and 16 TDs in 2011). He has strong athletic ability, with his footwork being his most outstanding trait. He can make people miss in the open field and in tight spaces. He is an effective runner between the tackles and can burst through the lane to take it the distance. What stands out most about Martin is his decisiveness as a ball carrier; he often hits the hole hard. He is a natural with the ball in his hands and will bring value to an NFL team as a special teams player, either as a return option or a contributor in the coverage game. Though ball security has been a concern in the past, Martin is an overall solid back and should expect to be selected in the second round because of his ability to contribute early in several different ways.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'9 5/8"
- Weight
- 206 lbs
- Arm
- 30 1/4"
- Hand
- 9 3/8"
- Wing
- 73 1/4"
Production
76.98
Athleticism
92.37
Overall Score
84.56
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Wilson is an electrifying runner who opted to come out early after an incredible junior year where he was named ACC Player of the Year. He truly runs with his own style, and it's obvious that he has love for the game. He was one of very few limited prospects who played for Team USA prior to enrolling in college, dominating the tournament and displaying elite athletic ability. He is a high risk-high reward player who loves to reverse field on the entire defense. He is a decorated track star who shows obvious explosion every time he touches the ball.
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