DRAFT TRACKER 2012
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DRAFT TRACKER
PICK
TEAM
PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 1/2"
- Weight
- 220 lbs
- Arm
- 34 1/4"
- Hand
- 9 3/4"
- Wing
- 80 7/8"
Production
76.11
Athleticism
66.70
Overall Score
75.77
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Quick has very uncommon size for the position and surprises scouts with his ability to run. The fact that he is a former basketball player and high jumper shows in his play. Despite his short time playing football, he understands how to run routes and get open. He will set up defenders at his level and snap off routes effectively to make a play with his strong hands. He can make the big play in traffic and also use his big frame to be a large target and make the play on the ball to finish jump balls and deep passes. While he hasn't had much experience at a high level of football, he has displayed enough of the size and athletic ability to make plays that all translate well to the next level. Look for Quick to be the highest pick from Appalachian State in years and be taken early in the second round.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'6"
- Weight
- 247 lbs
- Arm
- 33 3/8"
- Hand
- 10"
- Wing
- 79 1/4"
Production
86.89
Athleticism
91.21
Overall Score
91.55
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Fleener is the one senior tight end in the nation who has consistently shown the type of talent that will allow him to start early at the next level. He uses his 6-6 frame well when running routes and separating from defenders. He has been the go-to target in the red zone for Andrew Luck the past few years. Fleener understands route concepts and has the competitiveness and size also to be an effective inline blocker. Some may question his true talent given his size and being fortunate to be on the receiving end of many Luck passes, but the Stanford senior is an attractive prospect who could be taken towards the end of the first round.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 5/8"
- Weight
- 272 lbs
- Arm
- 32"
- Hand
- 9"
- Wing
- 75 3/4"
Production
78.94
Athleticism
58.07
Overall Score
73.32
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Upshaw is a naturally strong human being who will be an imposing rush outside linebacker in an NFL 3-4 alignment. His athletic ability can be exposed in the open field because he doesn't have great agility or speed, but his understanding of how to use his strength and leverage, as well as his hands, allows him to blanket tight ends at the line of scrimmage and avoid having to run with them across the field. He has overpowered many tackles and running backs against strong competition over the years. He is a much more effective player against inside runs, and he struggles when having to chase outside. He will also need to develop his footwork and show that he has speed to be an effective pass rusher at the next level. Overall, due to his size, strength, and play against the run, Upshaw has late first-round talent. Look for him to pair with a pass-rush specialist opposite of him at outside backer in a 3-4 scheme where he can set the edge, work against tight ends and be a heavy run defender.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5 1/8"
- Weight
- 295 lbs
- Arm
- 33 1/4"
- Hand
- 10 3/4"
- Wing
- 80 1/4"
Production
91.44
Athleticism
87.25
Overall Score
90.88
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Wolfe is a big interior lineman, and plays very instinctively to be a factor in the run game. He is a slow-moving, non-explosive athlete, but this doesn't define his games and he finds other ways to be a factor. He can get overpowered by double teams, and will need to continue to develop his technique to not get erased there. Based off his frame and potential, he has late-round value in the draft.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5 3/8"
- Weight
- 318 lbs
- Arm
- 33 1/2"
- Hand
- 10"
- Wing
- 81 1/2"
Production
74.85
Athleticism
51
Overall Score
70.63
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Schwartz is a versatile player who does many things OK but nothing great, and that's likely the rep that will stay with him through the draft. Schwartz is a guy who makes it off effort and smarts. He has decent size for tackle, and doesn't display strong skills to encourage a move inside to guard. His size and productivity at Cal will keep him alive as a player who could be selected in the fifth or sixth round.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 1/4"
- Weight
- 259 lbs
- Arm
- 34"
- Hand
- 9"
- Wing
- 81 3/4"
Production
78.34
Athleticism
74.92
Overall Score
78.38
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Branch is a tall, physical and athletic defensive end who could be moved to outside linebacker for a 3-4 team. He possesses the pass rush ability to regularly beat NFL linemen and disrupt the passer, either standing up or with his hand on the ground. This scheme versatility and pass rush ability could help him to be selected as early as the late second round of this year's draft.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10"
- Weight
- 193 lbs
- Arm
- 32"
- Hand
- 8 1/4"
- Wing
- 73 3/4"
Production
79.95
Athleticism
70.32
Overall Score
76.50
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Jenkins was a three-year starter at Florida before transferring to North Alabama after multiple run-ins with the law and the Gators' coaching staff. While there are some character concerns, Jenkins is a natural cover corner who has strong instincts and athletic ability to cover top wideouts. Size is also a concern for Jenkins, but he has shown the ability to match up with big-time SEC talent through the years. He looks comfortable with the ball in his hands as a returner and projects to contribute there, as well. If teams can overlook his off-field transgressions, Jenkins has the natural abilities to be a bonafide first-round talent and potentially could be selected in the first 15 picks.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 5/8"
- Weight
- 311 lbs
- Arm
- 33"
- Hand
- 10 1/8"
- Wing
- 79"
Production
76.50
Athleticism
55.02
Overall Score
74.37
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Silatolu is a large, athletic interior lineman who has the ability to smother his opponents and consistently sustain his blocks through the end of plays. Coming from a small school like Midwestern State facing little competition, he will have an adjustment period far greater than other linemen as he enters the league. It is likely that a team will want to move him from his college position of tackle to inside, where his height will be more serviceable and he can use his athletic ability to get up field more often in the run game. Silatolu's greatest attribute is his footwork, as he is quick off the line of scrimmage and an active puller who can get outside, move up field and locate his blocks to quickly engage. He does not have great leverage or explosiveness in his play but possesses many strong assets for an interior lineman, giving him early second-round value to a team with the patience to develop him into a starter.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5 3/4"
- Weight
- 345 lbs
- Arm
- 35 3/4"
- Hand
- 10 1/8"
- Wing
- 84 7/8"
Production
74.85
Athleticism
62.90
Overall Score
74.35
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Cordy played tackle at Georgia and was a stalwart whether lined up there or at guard over the past four years. The fact that many teams will want to use him at guard and could have him on the roster for variable depth early is a big reason why he could go as early as the 3rd round in this year's draft.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5 3/8"
- Weight
- 312 lbs
- Arm
- 34"
- Hand
- 9 7/8"
- Wing
- 82 1/8"
Production
74.85
Athleticism
75.04
Overall Score
76.75
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Jonathan is one of two tackle prospects in this year's class that could be considered elite, and given the value of the position will be a likely first-round pick because of it. He embodied all that Stanford football was throughout his time there, as he is an aggressive, smart, technically sound prospect who will enter the league at a stage in his development where he should be able to contribute immediately.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 215 lbs
- Arm
- 33 3/8"
- Hand
- 9 3/8"
- Wing
- 79 1/2"
Production
62.25
Athleticism
98.55
Overall Score
79.77
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Hill is an early-entry junior receiver out of Georgia Tech who started consistently for the past two years and was the sole deep threat in a run-first offense. He has great length and an outstanding catch radius, which along with his speed makes him a serious deep-threat option in the NFL. He has a thin frame and will be hurt by the fact that he ran a very basic route tree at Georgia Tech, and teams won't be able to utilize him for much more than go routes at this point in his career. He is a splash player who was No. 1 in the nation in yards per catch; he has fourth-round value based off his all-around body of work but could impress a team with his size and speed enough to ascend significantly throughout the pre-draft process. If the rest of his game can catch up to the ability he shows in the deep passing game, Hill could be the sleeper of this year's draft.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 7/8"
- Weight
- 307 lbs
- Arm
- 33 1/2"
- Hand
- 10"
- Wing
- 80 3/8"
Production
76.50
Athleticism
58.24
Overall Score
74.91
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Allen has been a starter for four years on the offensive line for Illinois. He has size and has played on the right and left side, and for this he has good value as a backup at the next level. He has decent athletic ability and strength but understands how to not get beat, and his overall versatility and experience combine to make him a sixth- or seventh-round talent.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 7/8"
- Weight
- 216 lbs
- Arm
- 33"
- Hand
- 10 1/4"
- Wing
- 80 1/8"
Production
80.33
Athleticism
76.42
Overall Score
82.91
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Jeffery enjoyed a highly productive sophomore and junior year at South Carolina where he was a first-team All-America selection and averaged over a touchdown a game. He is an explosive jumper with an impressive frame and has the ability to be an immediate red zone threat in the NFL. He is a long strider who is methodical in his route running but possesses just average speed. He relies on technicality and variations in his speed to keep receivers off balance.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11 1/8"
- Weight
- 239 lbs
- Arm
- 31 5/8"
- Hand
- 9 3/8"
- Wing
- 75 5/8"
Production
79.12
Athleticism
89.93
Overall Score
89.25
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Kendricks has been a highly productive middle linebacker with a physical presence for the Golden Bears. He has had high tackle production and has been durable in his role. He will bring a physical presence to any defense and grades out as out of the top inside linebacker prospects in the draft, with 2nd round value. He is physical and capable of playing in a 3-4 scheme if necessary.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'
- Weight
- 233 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Wagner is an impressive prospect who is a prototypical NFL middle linebacker in terms of size, tackling ability and instincts. He calls all the plays for Utah State's defense. He's had more than 100 tackles each of the past two years, many of them solo. He is a stellar pre-snap defender in terms of lining up his teammates, recognizing the play, and diagnosing where to run once the ball is snapped. He is a bit short for the position at just over 6 feet tall, but is thick and brings power when he meets running backs in the hole. He projects to be a starter at the next level and be selected late in the second round of the draft.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'
- Weight
- 205 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
NEEDS ANALYSIS
Despite the success of many two-tight end sets featuring Rob Gronkowski (1,327 receiving yards, 17 TD in 2011) and Aaron Hernandez (910, 7) on the way to the Super Bowl XLVI, the Patriots upgraded their receiving corps in free agency by putting the franchise tag on Wes Welker, re-signing Deion Branch and bringing in Brandon Lloyd (who reunites with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, his coach in Denver), Anthony Gonzalez, and Donté Stallworth. Signing guard Robert Gallery helped add depth on the line, as well.The Patriots' major needs still remain on the defensive side of the ball, however. They found bit players in free agents Jonathan Fanene and Trevor Scott, but lost Anderson (10 sacks last year) to Buffalo. Expect the Pats to use their multiple first- and second-round draft picks (they have four of the top 62 picks) to bolster their pass rush, as well as add depth at safety and cornerback behind starters Devin McCourty and Kyle Arrington.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 1/8"
- Weight
- 299 lbs
- Arm
- 33 1/4"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
- 79 1/2"
Production
76.75
Athleticism
87.81
Overall Score
82.59
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Reyes is a big body inside with a decent skill set and frame that come together to make a good option for a team that needs defensive line depth. Reyes is a powerful mover and a hard worker who should stick with a team at the next level based mainly on size and strength.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10 1/8"
- Weight
- 197 lbs
- Arm
- 31"
- Hand
- 8 5/8"
- Wing
- 74 3/8"
Production
71.92
Athleticism
74.11
Overall Score
75.97
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Pead is an explosive, electrifying running back from Cincinnati who has produced in all areas. He can catch the ball out of the backfield, make a guy miss and turn upfield for a score, or do all that from running inside the tackles. He uses his vision and athletic ability to find a hole and once there has the long speed to take it the distance. There are few question marks around the skill set of Pead's game; some may worry about his play transferring to the next level, as he has shown the tendency to disappear at times. But with Pead's natural athletic ability and production at the position, he should be one of the first three backs taken in the draft, with second-round value.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 3/8"
- Weight
- 308 lbs
- Arm
- 33"
- Hand
- 9 3/8"
- Wing
- 79 7/8"
Production
72.80
Athleticism
73.55
Overall Score
75.26
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Worthy is an extremely thick, tightly built defensive tackle who displayed a ton of power throughout his career at Michigan State. He chose to forgo his senior year and looks prepared to be an immediate rotational player on the front of a 4-3 scheme. He is capable of playing the nose if necessary, but has the athleticism to be a sub-package 3-technique rusher.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 1/4"
- Weight
- 244 lbs
- Arm
- 33 1/4"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
- 78"
Production
76.75
Athleticism
76.56
Overall Score
80.44
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Brown might be one of the fastest straight-line linebackers to ever enter the NFL draft, therefore making him one the most intriguing prospects of this class. While speed is the most striking feature of Brown's game, there are many aspects that are question marks as he enters the NFL. It has been well-documented that he possesses track-type speed. He does show it on the field and stands out as a player who effortlessly is in position to be a high-tackle production linebacker. Brown could be effective in nearly any variation of linebacker in any defense but projects best as a 4-3 outside linebacker who can be active in pass defense. There are many uncertainties that surround Brown's game, including his overall ability to adapt from the college game to pros, where he could display minimal effort and make plays. In the end an athlete of this size and speed won't last much later than the first round because he has yet to scratch the surface of his potential as a player.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 7/8"
- Weight
- 303 lbs
- Arm
- 33 1/4"
- Hand
- 10"
- Wing
- 80 1/4"
Production
80.50
Athleticism
68.69
Overall Score
77.55
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Still is one of the most NFL-ready interior lineman of this year's senior class and arguably one of the most polished and "safe" picks of the draft. He has massive size to clog lanes on the inside and occupy blocks. Still displays good technique to beat double teams and get to the passer, and the power to bowl over would-be blockers to be disruptive in the backfield. He has been a reliable and productive player throughout his time at Penn State. A team who needs to address their run defense and add a player who will occupy and keep linebackers free in a 4-3 or 3-4 scheme will likely select Still in the middle of the first round as an immediate starter.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10 1/8"
- Weight
- 192 lbs
- Arm
- 30 1/4"
- Hand
- 9"
- Wing
- 72 5/8"
Production
94.92
Athleticism
51.73
Overall Score
78.22
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Polished is one word that could be used to describe Broyles and the consistent production he has turned in at the collegiate level. Though undersized, Broyles understands route concepts and how to get open and secure the ball. His ball skills and route-running ability alone could allow him to start at the next level very quickly. His feel for space on the field and overall ability to understand defenses boost his productivity immensely, because even though he displays premier athletic ability, he certainly doesn't make many plays due to his size. He will have to work out of the slot at the next level, but has shown the ability throughout college to do so. Before tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee against Texas A&M in November, Broyles was a second-round talent. If he is unable to test for teams before the draft due to that injury, his stock might drop.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5"
- Weight
- 314 lbs
- Arm
- 33"
- Hand
- 9 1/4"
- Wing
- 79 1/4"
Production
74.68
Athleticism
70.46
Overall Score
76.34
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Konz is the premier center in this year's draft, and his selection will likely be solely based off team needs towards the end of the first round. He has a massive frame for the center position but has impressive knee bend, which allows him to play the position effectively. He made all the calls at the line and was the centerpiece of a dominant Wisconsin line loaded with NFL size and talent.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'7 1/4"
- Weight
- 323 lbs
- Arm
- 34"
- Hand
- 10 7/8"
- Wing
- 82 3/4"
Production
74.85
Athleticism
63.39
Overall Score
74.39
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Adams has flashed talent at left tackle for the Buckeyes, not allowing many sacks when actually on the field. Suspensions for violating team rules and his part in Ohio State's "Tattoo Five" scandal, as well as various injuries, have kept him on the sideline too often during his career. He is a rather un-exciting prospect who can do the job and has the frame for the next level, but is more of a backup option at first and would struggle if thrown into a starting role. Based off his experience at a big-time school and frame, he has late round talent at the position.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'6 7/8"
- Weight
- 242 lbs
- Arm
- 33 7/8"
- Hand
- 9 7/8"
- Wing
- 79 3/8"
Production
69.79
Athleticism
66.83
Overall Score
72.98
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Osweiler is an intriguing early-entry prospect out of Arizona State. He started for Dennis Erickson's Sun Devils for just two years before opting to leave a year of eligibility on the table with the mass exodus of both the ASU coaching staff and a solid group of senior starters. A good athlete for the position, Osweiler was originally signed on to play basketball at Gonzaga before opting to play football at ASU. He has the arm strength to be a first-day pick but hasn't shown the consistency that is characteristic of guys who deserve first-round money.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'0 5/8"
- Weight
- 233 lbs
- Arm
- 31 3/4"
- Hand
- 8 3/4"
- Wing
- 76 5/8"
Production
81.44
Athleticism
72.88
Overall Score
83.45
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Lavonte is one of the premier linebacker prospects in this year's senior class. The Fort Scott Community College transfer is undersized but able to overcome that through his instincts and speed. He has enormous tackle production throughout his two years at Nebraska, posting over 260 tackles in his short time there. Instincts are the key to his game, as he always seems to be in the middle of action whether rushing the passer or covering tight ends. Lavonte will need to stay off blocks at the next level and either gain strength to shed linemen or continue to play instinctually to stay free entirely. His athletic ability allows him to play loose and fly around, and he should go in the late first round to a team who loves undersized, athletic linebackers.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 1/8"
- Weight
- 266 lbs
- Arm
- 32 3/4"
- Hand
- 9 1/4"
- Wing
- 77 5/8"
Production
86.42
Athleticism
57.44
Overall Score
75.25
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Curry has good value at the next level as a pass rushing specialist; he has posted 23 sacks in the past two years (heading into the team's 2011 bowl game) at Marshall after playing sparingly in his first year and a half. Curry is an explosive athlete who could be moved around depending on the type of defensive scheme of the team who selects him. Some may stand him up and have him play outside linebacker in a 3-4 where he can focus on purely rushing the quarterback each play. In the run game, he is effective and can set the edge nicely against an offensive tackle, but has a difficult time getting to the ball if he is engaged upon early. Curry has second-round value based off his athletic ability and sack production the past two years.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5 1/2"
- Weight
- 333 lbs
- Arm
- 35 7/8"
- Hand
- 10 1/4"
- Wing
- 86"
Production
79.04
Athleticism
66.73
Overall Score
79.78
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Osemele is a player who will need strong coaching and guidance once entering the NFL, but if he finds his way and becomes a consistent player, he stands to be a dominant lineman based off his production and film at Iowa State. He has great athletic ability and gets off the line very quickly. He understands, for the most part, blocking with angles and within a scheme, and has the natural upper strength to keep on his blocks once he gets to them. When using technique, Osemele is one of the more powerful and dominant blockers in the country. Very rarely do defenders release themselves from his blocks, and if he can learn to get to the block sooner at the NFL level, he can be a stalwart for years to come. His potential as a go-to run blocker for the next decade could find him selected as early as the first round.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'8"
- Weight
- 194 lbs
- Arm
- 30 1/4"
- Hand
- 9"
- Wing
- 71 1/4"
Production
97.56
Athleticism
83.59
Overall Score
90.21
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
James had a decorated career at Oregon and started all but two games after redshirting in 2007. An invitee to the Heisman Trophy presentation the past two years, James has been the most electric and productive player on a very impressive Oregon offense. He was an ideal fit for the unique zone blocking scheme run by Chip Kelly in Eugene and has shown many traits that are transferable to potential success in the NFL. Teams could get hung up on his size and question if he was the beneficiary of simply being the centerpiece of a highly productive spread-option offense, but hw has shown quality traits on a consistent basis.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11 3/8"
- Weight
- 192 lbs
- Arm
- 30 1/4"
- Hand
- 9"
- Wing
- 73 1/4"
Production
87.51
Athleticism
69.57
Overall Score
79.59
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Hayward is a highly regarded corner out of Vanderbilt. Although his team has had little success throughout his career, playing in the heart of the Southeastern Conference has put Hayward up against top talent every week, and he has made plays consistently for the Commodores. He can run with any receiver in the SEC and has shown that he can play physically at the line of scrimmage to disrupt receivers' routes. He brings a confident mentality that he can cover anyone in single coverage given the competition he faced each week in his conference. He has third-round talent.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 7/8"
- Weight
- 210 lbs
- Arm
- 33"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
- 77"
Production
68.25
Athleticism
65.79
Overall Score
72.92
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Randle is an early-entry junior out of LSU who has become a late riser in this year's class. He burst onto the scene in the past year-and-a -alf as the go-to option for LSU's quarterbacks and was limited by inconsistent quarterback play all year. He is an impressive athlete and stands to significantly increase his value if he can showcase it leading up to the draft.
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