DRAFT TRACKER 2014

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.

Lean, long-levered, smooth-muscled, finesse free safety with speed and range, though he’s more interested in hitting than securing tackles -- he does not provide dependability desired on the back end.

Compact, thickly built, mid-major workhorse with a blend of one-cut and downhill elements. Generally gains what is blocked for him and has a ceiling as a No. 2/tandem back in a man- or zone-blocking scheme. However, he is not a talented enough runner to overlook or tolerate his fumbles and deficient pass protection, and he will have to earn trust before he earns carries.

A high school safety, Boyd had a breakout senior season, but his stats are more intriguing than his tape, which reveals an unpolished, albeit athletic, linebacker who needs to play with better strength, discipline and urgency to last. Best chance will be on the weak side in a fast-flowing 4-3 that keeps him clean and free to chase.