DRAFT TRACKER 2014
2014
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DRAFTED BY
Atlanta Falcons
Round 2 • Pick 5
PLAYER ANALYSIS
A raw, converted tight end with a basketball background, Hageman is a big, athletic, finesse three-technique with intriguing dimensions and movement skills who fits best in an aggressive, one-gap scheme where he could fire into gaps. Will probably be restricted to nickel pass-rush duty initially until the game slows down for him, but has impact potential if he ever figures it out. Is still maturing, having endured a harrowing childhood to get to where he is today, and would be best served landing in a structured environment with veteran mentorship. Classic boom-or-bust prospect.
BY NOLAN NAWROCKI
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DRAFTED BY
Tennessee Titans
Round 4 • Pick 12
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Big, strong-bodied interior force who shed weight and improved his stamina as a senior, displaying NFL-caliber physicality in the trenches. Has been inconsistent in the past, but if the light has come on, Jones' combination of size, power and movement enables him to play as a 4-3 one-technique or 3-4 five-technique.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
Round 6 • Pick 39
PLAYER ANALYSIS
A big-bodied, short-area plugger with some underachiever traits, McCullers has raw tools that could become special if he learns to harness the innate strength in his body and pairs with a DL coach who can refine his mechanics.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 1/2"
- Weight
- 308 lbs
- Arm
- 33"
- Hand
- 10 3/8"
- Wing
- 77 7/8"
Production
61.93
Athleticism
53.97
Total Score
115.90
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Big, athletic, overhyped defensive tackle who shows in flashes, but leaves evaluators wanting more and would have benefited from a more dominant junior season. Fits best in an even front, though he’s not instant coffee, as his tweener skill set is too unrefined to project absolutely as a nose or three-technique. Will test well but draw varied opinions, and has the look of a boom-or-bust prospect.
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DRAFTED BY
Chicago Bears
Round 2 • Pick 19
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Athletic, raw, developmental three-technique with clear upside, though he is inexperienced, aimless and unrefined at this stage of his development. Needs more glass in his diet and simply does not impact games the way he should. Is likely to test well and be drafted higher than his performance dictates in the hopes a defensive line coach can tap into his potential.
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DRAFTED BY
Chicago Bears
Round 3 • Pick 18
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Bulked up and added a lot of bad weight as a senior, negating his initial burst and diminishing his production, yet still showed good quickness off the ball. Played at a more natural weight and was noticeably a step quicker in 2012. Fits best as an under tackle in an even front and would be best playing close to 290 pounds.
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Los Angeles Rams
Round 1 • Pick 13
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Short, scrappy, instinctive, highly productive defensive lineman who does not look the part, but inspires confidence he can be an exception to the rule. Is the type you root for and has the quickness, athleticism and motor to earn a spot as a rotational three-technique in a fast-flowing 4-3 scheme.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 3/4"
- Weight
- 314 lbs
- Arm
- 34 3/8"
- Hand
- 10 1/4"
- Wing
- 82 1/8"
Production
59.36
Athleticism
65.83
Total Score
125.19
PLAYER ANALYSIS
A very big, strong, two-gapping plugger ideally suited to stack the corner of an odd front. Will make a living digging his feet in the dirt and defending the run.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 3/4"
- Weight
- 297 lbs
- Arm
- 33 1/4"
- Hand
- 9 3/8"
- Wing
- 80 3/8"
Production
73.68
Athleticism
59.09
Total Score
132.77
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Thickly built, long-armed, talented defensive tackle who was not as consistently dominant as his numbers or accolades suggest. Has quickness, strength and enough pass-rush ability to develop into a rotational three-technique in the pros, but could have benefited from another year of SEC competition.
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DRAFTED BY
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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DRAFTED BY
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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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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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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DRAFTED BY
New York Giants
Round 3 • Pick 10
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Well-built, inconsistent interior defender with enough strength, athleticism and pass-rush ability to contribute in a rotational role. Best fits as a 4-3 defensive tackle, but could appeal to teams running a hybrid scheme given his potential to be used as a five-technique.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 1/2"
- Weight
- 298 lbs
- Arm
- 30 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 7/8"
- Wing
- 75 5/8"
Production
70.38
Athleticism
70.78
Total Score
141.16
PLAYER ANALYSIS
A quick, athletic penetrator best working in a single-gap, heavy-movement, stunting front. Flashes the ability to disrupt and could be effective working in a rotational role.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 316 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Good-sized, experienced defensive tackle with a nice combination of strength and athleticism to contribute as a rotational player in a 4-3 or perhaps appeal to teams as a five-technique. Did not leave his stamp on enough games, however, and needs to ratchet up with intensity on a snap-to-snap basis in order to maximize his potential.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 291 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Top-heavy, quick, developmental three-technique with the motor worth pairing with a patient, veteran defensive line coach. Is still very raw and finding his way and has a personality that will add life to a defensive line romper room.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5"
- Weight
- 287 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Big, long-levered, Division II prospect with intriguing dimensions, strength and upside to warrant consideration as a developmental five-technique or perhaps three-technique. Is fairly raw and still growing into his body, but should only get stronger and more effective as he fills out his frame and makes technical strides.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 295 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Highly productive, active, developmental three-technique with enough quickness to disrupt shooting gaps. Could also receive interest as a right defensive end in an odd front. Compares favorably to former seventh-rounders Jared Smith (Seattle, 2013) and Sean Lissemore (Dallas, 2010).
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 1/8"
- Weight
- 269 lbs
- Arm
- 32 1/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/8"
- Wing
- 77 7/8"
Production
50.29
Athleticism
62.73
Total Score
113.02
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Similar to former Longhorns DT Henry Melton, Whaley is a converted running back who outgrew the position and flipped to the other side of the ball. Whaley is still very raw and inexperienced and will require patience to develop. Is coming off season-ending knee surgery and could take additional time to be ready. Developmental project with intriguing upside.
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DRAFTED BY
Dallas Cowboys
Round 7 • Pick 36
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Possesses the point-of-attack strength and football temperament to be a factor defending the run in a rotational role.
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Green Bay Packers
Round 3 • Pick 21
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Has the size, brute strength and enough agility to warrant interest as a developmental, rotational five-technique in an aggressize, zone-blitzing scheme such as the Jets, Ravens or Steelers. Versatility is a plus.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 1/4"
- Weight
- 332 lbs
- Arm
- 33 3/8"
- Hand
- 9 7/8"
- Wing
- 79 1/2"
Production
54.65
Athleticism
65.34
Total Score
119.99
PLAYER ANALYSIS
A massive run-stuffing space-occupier with the bulk to plug the middle or function outside in a traditional 3-4 front. His calling card will be defending the run on early downs.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 1/2"
- Weight
- 290 lbs
- Arm
- 33 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 3/4"
- Wing
- 79 1/4"
Production
65.65
Athleticism
61.62
Total Score
127.27
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Undersized, thickly built, active defensive lineman with tweener traits. Lacks ideal explosiveness and flexibility, but his hand use, competitiveness and motor could enable him to fight for a spot as a rotational three- or five-technique.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 310 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
A strong, undersized, movement nose tackle most ideally suited to play the run. Has enough size and strength to warrant an opportunity in a camp as a two-down plugger.
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Philadelphia Eagles
Round 7 • Pick 9
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Big, beefy, active, loquacious nose tackle who does not consistently play to his size or weight-room strength, but has developmental value as a 3-4, two-down run stuffer.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11"
- Weight
- 311 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Squatty, experienced, productive defensive tackle who gives an honest effort and was an effective college player, though his physical limitations limit him to the nose in a 4-3 front. Profiles as an overachiever who could vie for a spot as a rotational run defender.
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Seattle Seahawks
Round 5 • Pick 32
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Las Vegas Raiders
Round 4 • Pick 7
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Round-bodied, short-armed plugger with enough anchor strength to hold the point and clog the middle on a shade in a 4-3 front. Must prove he can manage his weight and stay healthy to earn a spot in the NFL.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 7/8"
- Weight
- 266 lbs
- Arm
- 31 3/4"
- Hand
- 9 1/8"
- Wing
- 78 5/8"
Production
54.65
Athleticism
66.85
Total Score
121.50
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Strong, stiff, developmental five-technique who showed improvement as a senior, but must learn how to play with more consistent pad level to have a chance.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 1/4"
- Weight
- 327 lbs
- Arm
- 33 7/8"
- Hand
- 10"
- Wing
- 80"
Production
61.44
Athleticism
73.66
Total Score
135.10
PLAYER ANALYSIS
A heavy-bodied, short-range, effort player, Thomas did not finish the season after breaking a bone in his leg. Can fend for a role as a rotational wave backup in the pros. Practice-squad candidate.
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