DRAFT TRACKER 2014
2014
DRAFT TRACKER
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New Orleans Saints
Round 5 • Pick 29
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Powell is a physically gifted, inconsistent, college “Buck” (hybrid defensive end/outside linebacker) with crude strength and athleticism. Has developmental value as a stand-up rush linebacker, but must dedicate himself to the craft and realize he’s no longer the big man on campus.
BY NOLAN NAWROCKI
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Buffalo Bills
Round 4 • Pick 9
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Good-sized, smart, ballhawking zone corner who plays fast and could bring immediate value as a nickel back and contribute on special teams.
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Minnesota Vikings
Round 3 • Pick 8
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Strong, athletic, raw defensive end prospect who would have been better served returning for his senior season. Despite being rough around the edges at this stage of his development, Crichton shows in flashes and has power potential as a 4-3 defensive end. Could require patience.
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Minnesota Vikings
Round 7 • Pick 5
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Big, athletic, raw interior defender with underachiever traits who had a fairly nondescript career at UConn, but has crude physical tools for a defensive line coach to mold. Developmental prospect who potentially fits in a 4-3 or as a 3-4 five-technique.
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Las Vegas Raiders
Round 7 • Pick 4
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Smoother-than-explosive, height-weight-speed prospect who will draw the attention of Cover-2 teams given his physicality, ball skills and tackling. Special-teams ability adds to value.
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Detroit Lions
Round 6 • Pick 13
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Athletic, smooth-moving, polished receiver who runs crisp routes, has terrific hands and boasts NFL bloodlines. Balanced skill set, dependability and versatility will be valued at the next level, where he could be a productive No. 2 or No. 3 receiver in a sophisticated passing system. Arrow pointing up.
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New York Jets
Round 6 • Pick 37
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Difficult to prepare for and difficult to block, Boyd is a short, athletic, strong-armed quarterback with Wildcat value and starter potential in a vertical-power system, though he is the type you look to replace. The success of Russell Wilson likely helps Boyd’s cause, but he is not as polished and might be better suited as a backup.
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Cleveland Browns
Round 3 • Pick 30
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Good-sized, compactly built, highly productive, physical workhorse and program-changer who took Towson to new heights while dominating inferior competition. Has the chops to factor prominently in a power-running scheme, showing the ability to slash and cut, run over defenders and contribute as a receiver.
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New York Jets
Round 7 • Pick 18
PLAYER ANALYSIS
A country-strong, throwback, wrangler cowboy with the toughness desired to set the edge and the motor, intensity and competitiveness to produce effort sacks. Can factor as a 3-4 rush linebacker in an odd front or match up with tight ends as a strong-side linebacker in an even front. Could contribute readily as a situational rusher and, with continued strength gains, emerge as a DE prospect. Versatility is a plus.
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Atlanta Falcons
Round 7 • Pick 38
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Productive college middle linebacker at his best when he’s kept clean or has a clear path. Projects best in a 4-3, where he has enough athleticism and functionality in coverage to play in the middle or on the weak side. Has starter-caliber potential, but might be the type you look to replace.
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Jacksonville Jaguars
Round 4 • Pick 14
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Long, smart, tough, zone corner whose body is not built to withstand heavy contact or the aggression with which he likes to play. Will grow on evaluators the more they watch him and has the instincts to eventually compete for a starting job, though teams could always be looking to upgrade his lack of speed and athletic ability. Torn ACL injury suffered at the Senior Bowl will affect his readiness for the season and could drop his draft status by a round or two.
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San Francisco 49ers
Round 5 • Pick 10
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
A big, athletic prospect who displayed the most potential as a freshman at Notre Dame. Has underachieved since transferring closer to home and shedding considerable weight. Must prove motivated to reach his potential. Finished the season strong and finally showed signs of the talent he displayed as a standout freshman. Could benefit from a strong, mentoring, veteran position coach. Interview process will dictate draft status.
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Kansas City Chiefs
Round 5 • Pick 23
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Diminutive, game-managing pocket passer still recovering from a torn ACL. Would benefit from a moving pocket that can create open throwing lanes, yet does not have the foot quickness desired for a rollout passing game. Possesses a skill set most ideally suited for a backup or No. 3 role. Intelligence, intangibles and experience are all pluses.
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Dallas Cowboys
Round 7 • Pick 33
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Box safety possessing the physical talent to compete in the NFL and even earn a starting job eventually if he can stay focused, commit to a playbook and hone his eyes. Should be able to factor readily on special teams. Coverage limitations will leave him vulnerable and would be best in a very simple scheme.
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Houston Texans
Round 6 • Pick 5
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Blue looks the part and would have been the No. 1 back at most schools given his combination of size, speed, power and competitiveness. Is a second-round talent on physical ability alone, but injury and a stacked stable of LSU runners limited Blue’s opportunity to shine. Scheme-versatile runner who is a prime candidate to elevate his stock prior to the draft and be a far more productive pro than college player.
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Houston Texans
Round 7 • Pick 1
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Adequate-sized, pesky corner lacking desirable length and physicality to survive outside. Has competitive makeup for the position to vie for a No. 4 or No. 5 corner spot.
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Indianapolis Colts
Round 6 • Pick 27
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Sawed-off, stout, physical, downhill thumper with eventual-starter potential inside a 3-4 front where he's protected and able to attack the ball. However, suspect character and work ethic make him a risky investment, and he'd be best served in a locker room with a strong veteran presence.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 3/8"
- Weight
- 314 lbs
- Arm
- 30 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 1/8"
- Wing
- 74 5/8"
Production
54.72
Athleticism
70.32
Overall Score
56.76
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Scrappy, competitive, try-hard, tough guy who does not always look pretty, but consistently finds a way to get the job done. An efficient zone blocker, Steen understands angles and leverage. He could be ideally suited for a zone-based ground game such as the Eagles, Seahawks or Packers.
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Carolina Panthers
Round 5 • Pick 8
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Smooth, productive nickel corner more proficent vs. the pass than run. Benwikere's game lacks physicality, yet his zone cover skills could allow him to carve a role in the slot and on special teams. Needs to be challenged to maximize his potential and would benefit from a demanding positional coach.
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New York Giants
Round 6 • Pick 11
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Looks the part, but strength, technical and instinctual deficiences are too significant to overlook. Did not distinguish himself enough as a senior to be considered more than a developmental prospect.
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Miami Dolphins
Round 3 • Pick 3
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Big-framed, raw, aggressive FCS standout who flashes a nice combination of foot quickness, punch strength and nastiness to warrant consideration as a project. Has a bit of a bull-in-a-china-shop element at this stage of his career, but has moldable tools and could develop into a swing backup.
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Tennessee Titans
Round 2 • Pick 22
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
The Pac-12’s leading rusher, Sankey has an overall average skill set and generally gains what is blocked for him. Is instinctive, competitive and shifty enough to be effective as a complementary zone runner, but must improve in pass protection.
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Jacksonville Jaguars
Round 3 • Pick 29
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Big, experienced, highly competitive, short-area base blocker at his best in a phone booth. Lacks ideal power and athleticism, but has football intelligence, leadership traits and a bulldog’s mentality. Should earn a spot as an interior backup initially, but brings grit to the line and has the makeup to outplay his draft position.
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Baltimore Ravens
Round 4 • Pick 34
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Tall, angular, late-blooming five-technique prospect with the body type sought by teams employing odd fronts. Should only get bigger, stronger and more polished. If so, has potential to grow into an impact lineman. Broken foot bone suffered in freak accident prior to Senior Bowl could hinder his draft status.
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New England Patriots
Round 4 • Pick 40
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Big, thickly built, experienced right tackle who graduated with a degree in aeronautics and astronautics and entered the draft early despite standing to benefit from another year of seasoning on The Farm. Has size and smarts to stick in a power/slide-protection scheme, but needs to make strides with his functional strength, technique and aggressiveness. Could be tried inside.
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Detroit Lions
Round 5 • Pick 18
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
A quick, agile, tilted nose who is effective slanting and stunting and working his way into the backfield. Has kicked outside in passing situations and has the tools to pique the interest of aggressive, one-gapping, 3-4 fronts such as the Jets, Steelers or Ravens as a five-technique. Developmental talent with raw traits to mold.
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Green Bay Packers
Round 4 • Pick 21
PLAYER ANALYSIS
An undersized college defensive end, Bradford projects to outside linebacker in a 3-4 front in the pros, where his physical dimensions and rush ability are best suited. Would profile best in an aggressive, one-gapping odd front such as the Colts, Jets, Ravens or Steelers.
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Chicago Bears
Round 7 • Pick 31
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Long-armed, soft-bodied college left tackle most ideally suited for a role as a versatile, swing backup in a zone-blocking scheme. Has not learned how to translate his athletic ability and explosion to the field, yet possesses enough length, agility and untapped talent to find a role for a patient offensive line coach. Could warrant interest inside as a guard or center where he has help on each side.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 206 lbs
- Arm
- 32 5/8"
- Hand
- 9 5/8"
- Wing
- 77 3/8"
Production
62.08
Athleticism
51
Overall Score
53.77
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Big, slender, West Coast, short-to-intermediate possession receiver who could compete for a job as a No. 4 or No. 5. Having sat the year out, Boyd’s performance at the combine and in workouts will determine draft standing.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'9 7/8"
- Weight
- 202 lbs
- Arm
- 31"
- Hand
- 9 1/4"
- Wing
- 74 1/8"
Production
69.53
Athleticism
72.99
Overall Score
67.32
PLAYER ANALYSIS
A compact, physical zone corner with intriguing return skill, Davis will be more challenged by his lack of height and tight hips in the pros. His intangibles, toughness against the run and ability to factor as a punt returner will allow him to carve out a role.
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Jacksonville Jaguars
Round 5 • Pick 19
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
A weakside pass rusher who could most ideally project to the rush linebacker position in the pros for a 3-4 front, Smith graded more highly as a junior than he did as a senior, yet possesses the tools to earn a starting job in the pros in multiple schemes. Versatility is a plus.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 1/8"
- Weight
- 240 lbs
- Arm
- 33 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 5/8"
- Wing
- 80 5/8"
Production
53.06
Athleticism
66.68
Overall Score
57.86
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Chiseled, height-weight-speed see-and-go reactor with intriguing athleticism, versatility and upside who shows in flashes, but leaves evaluators wanting more. Is likely to boost his stock during the pre-draft process, and could warrant consideration from 4-3 teams as a Sam or Will, or from 3-4 teams as a rush linebacker. Play will reach another level if/when his processor speed catches up to his physical talent.
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Cleveland Browns
Round 3 • Pick 7
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Small-framed, athletic, finesse, run-around Will linebacker who will have to stand out on special teams to earn a reserve spot.
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Denver Broncos
Round 2 • Pick 24
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
A prep basketball standout, Latimer is a well-built, sure-handed, West Coast possession receiver whose hardwood background is evident in his leaping ability, body control and hand-eye coordination. Lacks ideal explosiveness, gear change and flexibility. Could be effective running slants and making contested catches to beat zone coverage and succeed in the red zone. Has a ceiling as a No. 3.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 7/8"
- Weight
- 242 lbs
- Arm
- 32 3/4"
- Hand
- 10 1/4"
- Wing
- 78 1/4"
Production
50.58
Athleticism
77.33
Overall Score
62.74
PLAYER ANALYSIS
A physically talented receiving tight end, Lyerla was overshadowed by the play of emerging freshman Johnny Mundt and litany of issues (suspensions, drugs, academics). Has overcome a lot of adversity stemming back to his youth and defied the odds to become an impactful performer. Talent grades could garner interest in the second round, but past history could easily knock him down several rounds and off many draft boards. Would benefit tremendously from a coach willing to serve as a strong father figure.
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Los Angeles Rams
Round 7 • Pick 35
PLAYER ANALYSIS
A compactly built, light-footed pivot with that elevated his draft standing after clocking sub-5.0-flat 40 times at his pro day workout. Has the size, power and agility to eventually compete for a starting job.
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Arizona Cardinals
Round 1 • Pick 27
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Although he's built like a cornerback, Bucannon's style of play makes it easy to identify him as a tone-setting strong safety. Has coverage limitations, but brings the aggressiveness and physicality to carve a niche as a downhill box defender and core special-teams player.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 248 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
A strong, stocky, compactly built, leverage-power rusher who operates mostly out of a crouched, 2-point stance and brings a bulldog tenacity to the field. Would be most ideally suited for an aggressive, one-gapping 3-4 front such as the Colts, Ravens or Steelers in a similar mold as Cowboys 2008 sixth-round pick Erik Walden.
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Dallas Cowboys
Round 5 • Pick 6
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Pitt’s all-time leading pass catcher, Street is a narrowly built, long-levered, smooth-muscled receiver whose best assets are his length and hands. Needs to incorporate more physicality into his overall game, but has the ability to be an effective zone beater and red-zone target.
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Atlanta Falcons
Round 3 • Pick 4
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Southward, who played only one year of high school football, is a size-speed prospect still learning positional nuances. Could get his foot in the door on special teams and buy some time to develop as a reserve.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11 3/4"
- Weight
- 201 lbs
- Arm
- 32"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
- 76 3/8"
Production
76.87
Athleticism
55.91
Overall Score
62.75
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Classic tweener whose best shot in the pros could come as a nickel safety/linebacker, where he could maximize his ball skills and be deployed to blitz. Could make his biggest mark on special teams.
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New England Patriots
Round 1 • Pick 29
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Undersized, explosive, athletic, high-motor three-technique whose junior season was cut short in Week 3 by a knee injury. Injury history will likely affect his draft stock, but when healthy, he shows the ability to disrupt the backfield and pressure the quarterback. Fits best in an aggressive scheme in which he could use his quickness to slant, stunt and shoot gaps.
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San Francisco 49ers
Round 4 • Pick 29
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Wiry, narrow-framed, high-cut, athletic defensive back who started the first five games of his senior season at left cornerback before manning free safety for the final seven contests. Would be best in a predominantly zone scheme where he would have value as a versatile backup.
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Los Angeles Rams
Round 6 • Pick 12
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Strong, physical zone corner with the toughness, awareness and football IQ to function highly in short spaces. A solid tackler, Gaines plays bigger than his size and takes a professional approach. Can make an immediate impact on special teams and work his way into a lineup.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 1/2"
- Weight
- 267 lbs
- Arm
- 33 1/4"
- Hand
- 9 5/8"
- Wing
- 80 1/8"
Production
54.65
Athleticism
51.78
Overall Score
52.99
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Talented, enigmatic Division II edge rusher who marches to the beat of his own drum, but has intriguing, raw, natural ability to harass quarterbacks. Wild-card prospect with diamond-in-the-rough characteristics if a defensive line coach is able to refine the technical aspects of his game and stoke his fire.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 5/8"
- Weight
- 304 lbs
- Arm
- 33 1/8"
- Hand
- 9 5/8"
- Wing
- 78 3/4"
Production
54.72
Athleticism
82.27
Overall Score
61.27
PLAYER ANALYSIS
A functional positional blocker who lacks the foot quickness, athletic ability and strength desired in a starter, yet consistently finds a way to get the job done and overcome his physical limitations. Intelligence and intangibles are off the charts and could allow him to capture and hold onto a starting job. The sum is better than the parts.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10"
- Weight
- 184 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Stood out in the College All-Star Bowl, when he earned MVP honors scoring the game's only touchdown on a 30-yard interception return and followed it up with an exceptional pro day performance that create the opportunity to compete for a job in sub-packages immediately in the pros. A late-riser with physical tools that could allow him to be a better pro than college player.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 1/2"
- Weight
- 235 lbs
- Arm
- 34 1/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
- 82"
Production
54.65
Athleticism
76.51
Overall Score
62.95
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Lean, explosive, highly athletic rush linebacker prospect who overwhelmed inferior tackles at the Division II level and has clear developmental value and upside potential. Best deployed with pinned ears and see-ball, get-ball instructions, Jones is raw, but has enticing speed and crude pass-rush ability for a patient, positional coach to mold.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10 3/8"
- Weight
- 188 lbs
- Arm
- 30 1/4"
- Hand
- 8 3/8"
- Wing
- 72 1/2"
Production
63.11
Athleticism
51
Overall Score
54.03
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Quicker-than-fast, short-striding slot receiver and sudden punt returner with the competiveness and swagger desired to earn a role in multiple phases. Is crafty, fiery and tough enough to make it.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 1/2"
- Weight
- 238 lbs
- Arm
- 31 3/4"
- Hand
- 9"
- Wing
- 76 7/8"
Production
66.23
Athleticism
51
Overall Score
54.81
PLAYER ANALYSIS
A valuable part of the Wisconsin offense, Pedersen is not equipped to line up as an in-line tight end, but could function as a complementary H-back capable of deploying in multiple spots and catching short-to-intermediate passes in the playaction game.
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