DRAFT TRACKER 2015
2015
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Seattle Seahawks
Round 3 • Pick 5
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Highly competitive with a history of production at Kansas State. Utilizes great routes and suddenness out of his breaks to get consistent separation. Lockett is a film rat who can come in and compete for a slot receiver spot right away and should be an NFL punt returner.
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Chicago Bears
Round 5 • Pick 6
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Amos checks all the boxes when it comes to strong football intelligence, a willingness to digest tape and cover skills. The biggest question is whether or not he can fit with a coordinator looking for playmakers and chance-takers. He must prove that he can play with greater overlap. Amos' scheme versatility is a big plus, but I wouldn't ask him to play inside the box very often.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 245 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
His production will jump off the page, but Johnson isn't the high-impact player his tackle numbers might suggest. With average lateral movement and limited twitch, Johnson can be an NFL starter, but is unlikely to be a standout at any point. Off-the-field issues must be monitored as they could sink his draft stock.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Round 2 • Pick 29
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Has the body type and movement of a zone-scheme center with guard potential. Technically sound and has athleticism to become an NFL starter, but must prove he can handle the substantial jump in power and speed he will see.
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Los Angeles Rams
Round 4 • Pick 20
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Donnal is limited from an athletic and strength standpoint but understands the nuances of the position and how to play with technique. With an ability to pass protect and experience at both guard and tackle, he should be drafted and has a legitimate shot at making a roster.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10 1/4"
- Weight
- 209 lbs
- Arm
- 30 3/4"
- Hand
- 9 1/4"
- Wing
- 77 1/2"
Production
70.20
Athleticism
77.08
Overall Score
70.40
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Goodley is a top-heavy wide receiver with a running back's frame and an ability to make teams pay after the catch. The biggest concern in scouting circles is how quickly he can adapt to NFL routes and how his hands will hold up if he's asked to make his living over the middle of the field in traffic. Goodley isn't the talent that Percy Harvin is, but he can be used in some of the same, creative ways.
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Jacksonville Jaguars
Round 7 • Pick 12
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Underutilized in the passing game while at Notre Dame. Strong understanding and execution as a run blocker with the physical traits to be a tough matchup in the passing game. Still raw as a receiver and will need more individual work with a position coach on the next level. College production belies his pro potential.
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Carolina Panthers
Round 5 • Pick 38
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Doesn't have much tread off the tires since arriving to Auburn from junior college. Has proven that he can hit the turbo button and get through creases, but lacks special traits and ability to max out carries. Artis-Payne is a tough runner but I question if he has enough athleticism to be anything more than a grinder and average backup.
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Kansas City Chiefs
Round 3 • Pick 12
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Tall receiver lacking blazing speed but showcasing enough acceleration to create separation when challenging upfield. Conley displays a natural feel for the position and has hand strength and body control to make tough, contested catches. Lacked gaudy numbers in run-heavy Georgia offense, but his productivity per catch will certainly be noticed by NFL teams -- especially if he has good timed speed at the NFL Scouting Combine.
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Houston Texans
Round 6 • Pick 40
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Rotational defensive tackle with functional power and enough initial quickness to play in an odd or even front. Covington has played just two years of college football after missing almost the entire 2014 season due to a knee injury. Missing an entire year of football and the injury that caused his absence will both be hills to climb, but he's flashed NFL traits and talent previously.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'9"
- Weight
- 185 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Watch the tape and his intelligence and toughness immediately stand out. Riggs is a student of the game and displays a field awareness that secondary coaches will covet. The biggest issue for Riggs is that his size might cause some teams to marginalize him and he doesn't have much productivity to hang his hat on. Riggs seems like a perfect fit as a nickel cornerback who can help in run support and who can compete against receivers of all sizes and speeds.
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Los Angeles Chargers
Round 3 • Pick 19
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Productive, consistent four-year starter who plays with the aggressiveness and competitiveness that defensive coordinators will love. Mager has the twitch to close quickly on throws underneath and leaping ability to challenge jump balls. Teams question his ability to carry deep speed, which could impact his draft standing, but his talent and makeup give him a shot at becoming an NFL starter.
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Green Bay Packers
Round 1 • Pick 30
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Randall is considered undersized for the safety position and some teams have him projected as a cornerback. While he has the speed and athletic traits to transition to cornerback, his cover skills and technique need quite a bit of work to be ready for the NFL level. Randall has a nose for the ball and a strong desire to make an aggressive tackle in space, so there could still be teams that give him a legitimate shot at safety, where he carries a higher draft grade.
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Los Angeles Chargers
Round 6 • Pick 16
PLAYER ANALYSIS
One-gap penetrator with serious juice off the snap. Philon could have used an additional year at Arkansas to add muscle and improve himself as a take-on defensive tackle, but teams will absolutely be intrigued by his combination of get-off and interior-pass-rush potential.
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Baltimore Ravens
Round 6 • Pick 28
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Late bloomer who is faster than quick and has coveted size-speed combination. Waller isn't just a tall receiver, he has legitimate hands and body control and can impose his size on mismatched cornerbacks. Waller has a low floor, but with a little more competitive fire and technique work, he could become a legitimate touchdown maker in the league.
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Tennessee Titans
Round 5 • Pick 2
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Cobb's YouTube highlights might bore you, but he's custom-made for physical running teams. He has one-cut traits and can play in a gap scheme. Adjusting his style to the speed of the NFL game might take some time, but Cobb's downhill, run-finishing style fits what running games are becoming again and he has a shot to be more than just a complementary back.
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Indianapolis Colts
Round 5 • Pick 15
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Underrated former walk-on with a chip on his shoulder and a mean streak to go with it. Rotational defensive lineman with explosive power coming from relatively modest frame by nose tackle standards. Can play in an odd or even front and has strength and functional quickness to be a factor against the run while creating push and pocket disruption against the pass.
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San Francisco 49ers
Round 4 • Pick 33
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Like Eric Decker, Smelter is a former baseball player with outstanding hand-eye coordination. Both will have entered the draft with questions lingering about a season-ending injury (Lisfranc for Decker). Smelter is an uber-athlete with a background of excellence in every sport he has played. He plays well beyond his experience level at wide receiver. His toughness, natural instincts and football intelligence should earn him a spot on a depth chart, provided there are no lasting effects from his ACL tear.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 1/8"
- Weight
- 187 lbs
- Arm
- 31 5/8"
- Hand
- 9 3/8"
- Wing
- 74 1/2"
Production
60.80
Athleticism
68.78
Overall Score
61.29
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Must work on becoming a reliable pass-catcher since he doesn't have the explosive traits for teams to overlook inconsistent hands. Anderson flashes great play speed when the ball is in the air and has the intangibles to become a good backup with low-end starting potential.
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Philadelphia Eagles
Round 2 • Pick 15
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Rowe won't be for everyone. Scouts have concerns about his deep speed and he's not a guy who can match and mirror in coverage. However, Rowe will be a nice fit for defenses looking for a long defender with disruptive downfield traits.
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New Orleans Saints
Round 3 • Pick 11
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Grayson went from fringe draft prospect to clearly on the draft board with a strong 2014 season. Despite average arm talent, he uses good lower-body mechanics to generate velocity and his touch and accuracy on deep throws is eye-opening. Grayson needs more tape work to help improve his decision-making, but his size, production and growth at the position have ticked the requisite draft boxes to make him an intriguing mid-round prospect.
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New England Patriots
Round 3 • Pick 33
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Grissom is still very raw and has plenty of football to learn. Some scouts believe he will test well and improve his draft standing beyond where the tape says it should be. He's not a plus pass rusher, but has draftable traits and an untapped upside. His biggest concern could be finding a true position fit.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
Round 7 • Pick 22
PLAYER ANALYSIS
One-year starter at free safety, posting outrageous ball-production numbers. While Byrd is the NFL comparison from a ball-skills standpoint, Holliman doesn't show Byrd's fire or competitiveness. A feast or famine free safety whose lack of field discipline will be more heavily exploited in the NFL, Holliman's ball skills and instincts will surely excite teams, even though his rumored lack of football character could sabotage the talent.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 1/2"
- Weight
- 301 lbs
- Arm
- 32 3/8"
- Hand
- 10"
- Wing
Production
54.72
Athleticism
61.02
Overall Score
58.18
PLAYER ANALYSIS
He needs a year in the weight room, but Mancz is ahead of the game in terms of his understanding of offensive-line play. After playing all three positions, Mancz offers the type of versatility that teams covet, but his average play strength could be a draft-day counter to his versatility. Based on Mancz's tape and history, one would have to expect that he will find a way to succeed in the league.
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Cleveland Browns
Round 7 • Pick 2
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Athletic linebacker who falls into a habit of letting plays come to him rather than making things happen. While lacking an aggressive strike as a tackler, Pullard has the athleticism to be a solid NFL player. He has to find a scheme that can keep him clean or he might be just another linebacker.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11"
- Weight
- 187 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Confident, ascending press-cover cornerback with the foot quickness and hips to match receivers off the line of scrimmage and in tight quarters. He's a willing tackler with decent recovery burst, but his questionable long speed and lack of premium size could turn him into a solid slot corner in the league.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 3/4"
- Weight
- 249 lbs
- Arm
- 31 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 1/8"
- Wing
- 76 7/8"
Production
55.53
Athleticism
57.63
Overall Score
56.32
PLAYER ANALYSIS
When Tavai hits the grass, he goes all out until the final whistle sounds. Limited athleticism could cause decline in production in the pros and medical concerns have some scouts lowering his draft grade. His energy, effort and enthusiasm from snap to snap are characteristics defensive coordinators will welcome at any stage of the draft.
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Philadelphia Eagles
Round 6 • Pick 15
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Borderline height to be an outside cornerback and could be looked at as a slot cornerback. His lack of physicality against the run will hurt him with some teams, but his ball skills and college production over the last two years will catch a lot of eyes and gives him a very good shot at making a roster his rookie season.
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Washington Commanders
Round 4 • Pick 6
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Smallish slot wide receiver who will have to win with his quickness and route proficiency. Features point-guard quickness and generally solid hands. Has proven his willingness to compete all over the field despite his lack of size.
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Denver Broncos
Round 3 • Pick 28
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Heuerman's production fell off in 2014 after dealing with a foot injury and quarterback change. He is a vertical pass-catching tight end who can be moved all over the formation. Scouts seem to be unusually intrigued and excited about Heuerman's NFL potential.
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Tennessee Titans
Round 3 • Pick 2
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Improving tackle prospect with athletic limitations that could always hamper his ability to consistently protect the passer as a tackle in the NFL. Played from two-point stance at Utah, but could benefit from a move inside to guard, where he can fire out and play forward. Poutasi will have to learn to sustain blocks and play with faster, stronger hands. Learning those things could take time.
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Philadelphia Eagles
Round 3 • Pick 20
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Hicks sticks to the script and "plays through a straw" -- seeing just what is in front of him -- but he has the necessary size, speed and athleticism to stick in the league. Hicks is an improving player who will live in the film room and might end up overdrafted on the upside potential.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'0 7/8"
- Weight
- 191 lbs
- Arm
- 30 7/8"
- Hand
- 8 3/4"
- Wing
- 75 3/4"
Production
73.13
Athleticism
51
Overall Score
58.91
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Long-waisted wide receiver who is quicker than fast. Harper was a possession receiver at Fresno State and NFL cornerbacks will likely press him to make him win at the line of scrimmage. With work on his routes, Harper has the feet, body control and hands to get open and become a viable NFL target. His ability to make plays after the catch will improve his draft stock.
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Cincinnati Bengals
Round 4 • Pick 21
PLAYER ANALYSIS
While Shaw played boundary corner, slot corner and safety at USC, concerns over his athleticism and speed could limit him to zone-cornerback status as a pro. Shaw seems to go along for the ride while on field rather than operate with a voracious appetite to make plays. He's not physical enough to play in the box, so he will likely have to be a Cover-2 cornerback or free safety as a pro.
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Atlanta Falcons
Round 4 • Pick 8
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Hardy consistently attacks his on-field responsibility with urgency and aggressiveness and he's a very reliable target. With more teams running the ball out of three-WR sets, some coordinators will see value in the way Hardy gets after run-blocking assignments. Hardy must prove that he has the quickness to get separation out of his breaks.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Round 5 • Pick 26
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Lanky, vertical wide receiver with a second gear. He likes to lull cornerbacks to sleep before hitting the gas and getting over the top of them for big plays. Bell is a little more straight-lined than some teams are looking for, but with reliable hands and an ability to make plays on the ball down the field, he has starter's traits as a potential No. 2 WR in the league.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'0 5/8"
- Weight
- 208 lbs
- Arm
- 32 1/4"
- Hand
- 10 3/8"
- Wing
- 78"
Production
75.65
Athleticism
61.62
Overall Score
66.88
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Drummond is a bag of mismatched parts. He has the ball skills and closing burst of a starting NFL free safety, but his instincts and tackling could scare teams away from viewing him as a single-high center fielder. He's not physical enough to play around the line of scrimmage, so his draft position will ultimately rest on how teams weigh his ball skills against his instincts.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Round 4 • Pick 25
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Productive two-year starter who registered 90 tackles during 2014 season thanks to above-average speed and a desire to stick his nose into as many plays as possible. Alexander's lack of instincts were ill-suited in the box, as he was too easily confused by the misdirection of offenses he faced. He's an outside 'backer with a chance to become a starter in a 4-3 defense. He can come in and play on special teams right away.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
Round 6 • Pick 23
PLAYER ANALYSIS
High-motor interior lineman who could become a five-technique in a 3-4 defense with more technique work. Walton has the traits to become an above-average player against the run and should be able to play in both odd and even fronts.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 1/2"
- Weight
- 202 lbs
- Arm
- 31 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 5/8"
- Wing
- 77 3/4"
Production
62.63
Athleticism
51
Overall Score
53.91
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Has the desired size, length and playmaking qualities to be a starting cornerback but his perceived lack of play speed and inconsistency in man coverage could cause teams to peg him as a zone corner, which might drop him by a round.
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Seattle Seahawks
Round 4 • Pick 35
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Tackle-turned-guard who is still learning to play the position. Lack of bend will cause leverage issues, but he has enough pure upper-body strength to overcome and he has potential to be good in pass protection. The physical traits combined with the toughness and intelligence should give him a shot to become a starter at some point.
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Arizona Cardinals
Round 2 • Pick 26
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Golden is a square-number pass rusher, meaning there isn't much twist, turn and torque to his game. He comes off the ball with a purpose, but scouts don't see the explosive traits they want from a pass rusher. Golden is primarily an effort and pursuit player with special-teams potential, but he doesn't fill up a stat sheet.
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Las Vegas Raiders
Round 6 • Pick 3
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Redshirt sophomore who relies solely on his outstanding athleticism and physical tools rather than an understanding of how to play the game. If Valles can improve his football intelligence while becoming a more skilled pass rusher, then he should be able to unlock his starter's traits and become a quality NFL edge player. In the short term, Valles will require patience and might not be much of a factor in Year 1.
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San Francisco 49ers
Round 4 • Pick 27
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Rhythm runner who is at his best when he's getting plenty of work. Davis has a surprising ability to turn on the jets and get on top of the secondary quickly for long runs, and his north-south mentality is a fit for the pros. With an ability to play on third down as well, the only thing holding Davis back is conditioning. Davis won't make too many defenders miss, so he can't afford to lose the corner speed he showed in 2013. Davis can be a very capable NFL backup with the potential to become a starter.
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Buffalo Bills
Round 6 • Pick 18
PLAYER ANALYSIS
O'Leary has the competitive spirit and toughness that teams look for in a dual-threat tight end, but he lacks the physical traits. Based on how Florida State used him, he is an easy projection to an H-back spot where he should be an effective move-blocker and pass-catcher.
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Kansas City Chiefs
Round 4 • Pick 19
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Wilson could use more thump in his game. He will occasionally flash explosiveness, but we don't see it enough. Productive over the last two years, with ability to come in and help on special teams. Attack-
oriented defense could turn Wilson into a more urgent player, but he might have to prove he can be more than just a backup linebacker.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'6 5/8"
- Weight
- 301 lbs
- Arm
- 34 1/2"
- Hand
- 10"
- Wing
- 82 1/2"
Production
53.85
Athleticism
62.28
Overall Score
59.20
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Hard-nosed, high effort tackle whose feet are always in motion and who has the footwork necessary to match up with speed rushers on the left side. Crisp has limited strength and may not be a fit for teams looking to run the ball with power, but his feet and length give him a shot to become an NFL starter at left tackle.
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San Francisco 49ers
Round 7 • Pick 37
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Anderson's athleticism and play speed is what NFL teams dream of when looking for tight ends to threaten vertically and create matchup problems underneath. While he needs to add more weight to his frame, Anderson shows the blocking fundamentals to be considered a legitimate combination tight end in the NFL. Anderson's biggest concern on draft day and beyond looks like it could be his recurring triceps injuries.
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New Orleans Saints
Round 1 • Pick 31
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Anthony has the athleticism to be an NFL linebacker, but he's not an explosive talent. He tries to get downhill and make plays, but more often it feels like he's guessing rather than instinctive. He'll take high-risk chances that will turn some coaches off. Anthony can make it in the league but he might be more of a depth-chart player than a long-time starter.
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Kansas City Chiefs
Round 3 • Pick 34
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Nelson is tailor-made for the Tampa-2 scheme. An aggressive, physical player in run support who can also limit yards after catch underneath, Nelson does his best work in off coverage. As long as he can keep everything in front of him, Nelson should be able to compete for a starting spot in the league.
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