DRAFT TRACKER 2016
2016
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Las Vegas Raiders
Round 2 • Pick 13
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Above average athleticism for a man his size and he has the effort level that should lead to continued improvement in the areas where he is deficient. Ward is a developmental prospect who has the size to fit as a 4-3 base end or defensive tackle and as a 3-4 defensive end. Is he mean enough to play inside though? He might need a position coach to draw that out of him while he continues to develop.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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Buffalo Bills
Round 5 • Pick 17
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Has enough size, heart and talent to be a three-down running back, but was a proven commodity as a fresh runner in a committee approach at Arkansas. Williams is one of the more creative runners in tight quarters that you will find in this draft, but teams won't have to sacrifice too much toughness in order to take advantage of his slashing style. Williams' physicals at the combine will be huge since teams are justifiably concerned when the long term health of running backs who sustain foot injuries.
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Baltimore Ravens
Round 2 • Pick 11
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Correa will likely transition into a full-time 3-4 outside linebacker as a pro. While he doesn't have as much play strength as expected and is still raw as a pass rusher, NFL teams will be attracted by his quick-twitch athleticism and moldable traits as a pass rusher. The tape says Day 3 of the draft, but the upside could get him called earlier. He might require patience as there is still work to be done for Correa.
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Kansas City Chiefs
Round 3 • Pick 11
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Smart, experienced cornerback has strapped it on against some of the best receivers in the nation during his time with the Irish. Russell has the athleticism and cover talent to play press coverage and make a living there, but he may never produce as many pass breakups or interceptions as a team would like. Played outside and from the slot and offers that versatility to an NFL team as a future starter or third corner.
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Washington Commanders
Round 3 • Pick 21
PLAYER ANALYSIS
The playmaking production didn't happen by accident. Fuller has the twitch and the anticipation to challenge throws on the NFL level and come away with his fair share of interceptions, but scouts are very leery of the chances he is willing to take as they have concerns about his ability to carry long speed. With the way Fuller plays the ball in front of him combined with his tackling prowess, his home could be with a Tampa 2-oriented defense that values physical, zone corners over speed.
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Dallas Cowboys
Round 3 • Pick 4
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Three-technique with impressive athleticism and movement skills, but a lack of play strength to hold up at the point of attack. Collins needs to play for a defense that allows him to play up the field and should benefit from pass rush work with NFL coaching and teammates. Collins should test well which could push him way up the draft board, but his floor is lower than many of the defensive tackles in this draft.
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Washington Commanders
Round 5 • Pick 13
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Muscle shark who never shrinks in the face of physicality or doing the dirty work that needs to get done. Ioannidis isn't a bad athlete, he's just a little bit limited due to a lack of twitch. With power and toughness to spare, he is at his best as a block-eating two-gap player who can anchor against the run and who can generate decent push in the pocket when called on as a pass rusher. He has the looks of a starter in a 3-4 defense and a rotational tackle in a 4-3.
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Los Angeles Chargers
Round 3 • Pick 3
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Athletic, but undersized center who gives tremendous pound-for-pound effort on every rep. Tuerk uses hand strength and plus balance and body control to make up for a lack of power, but his knee injury and below average mass for the position will certainly scare some teams away. Tuerk can handle himself in any scheme but is a fit for primarily zone scheme rushing attacks who don't face many 3-4 fronts within their division.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Round 2 • Pick 28
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Burst onto the college scene by winning the Lou Groza Award as a redshirt freshman and performing at a high level during the Seminoles' run under Jameis Winston. Aguayo is considered an accurate, clutch kicker but with average leg strength. Aguayo is the first kicker to declare early for the draft since Sebastian Janikowski and is expected to be drafted, though not as early as "Seabass" was.
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San Francisco 49ers
Round 5 • Pick 3
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Highly decorated four-year starter who capped off a successful career by being named Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year in 2015. He doesn’t have the ability as a pass rusher to excite NFL teams, but his strength at the point of attack and quality tape against Clemson this past season should not be discounted. Blair is an undersized, rotational base end in a 4-3 who might be able to add extra weight and get a look inside as a three-technique thanks to his toughness and strength.
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Jacksonville Jaguars
Round 4 • Pick 5
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Appears to be a man without a true position, but good football players find spots on rosters and snaps on the field. Day makes up for his undersized frame with quick hands, impressive lateral movement and effort level that is rarely matched. There will be teams who scratch him off their draft board due to size and scheme concerns, but his ability to rush the passer from the interior will be sought out by others who recognize his potential value.
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Los Angeles Rams
Round 4 • Pick 12
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Knee injury basically took six games away from him this season which could cause him to fly under the radar a little bit. Higbee has exciting athleticism and speed in the open field with the ability to separate from safeties on intermediate routes and threaten the deep middle. Higbee has soft, reliable hands and plus run-after-catch ability to finish plays. While he needs to beef up his frame and blocking ability, there is no doubting his pass catching talent.
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San Francisco 49ers
Round 3 • Pick 5
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Redmond's quickness, feet and man cover ability will be intriguing to NFL evaluators, but his lack of game experience on the college level and a return from an ACL tear could weigh heavily on a team's willingness to spend an early round pick on him. His ceiling is NFL starter, but his floor is obviously low.
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Carolina Panthers
Round 5 • Pick 2
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Experienced cornerback who has cover experience against current and future NFL receivers. Sanchez is a feast or famine cover man whose instincts run him into interceptions but also into aggressive mistakes that can cost his own team. His lack of size will work against him on draft day, but his ball production will be heavily weighed by teams looking for coverage help from a third cornerback.
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San Francisco 49ers
Round 6 • Pick 38
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Outside receiver with good height and weight but lacking the deep speed to beat NFL cornerbacks down the field. Burbridge has enough short-area quickness to be an effective target against zone coverage, but could have problems against tight, press man. A move inside as a big slot receiver could be in his best interest. His Senior Bowl week and NFL Scouting Combine 40 time will be huge for his draft positioning.
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Tennessee Titans
Round 7 • Pick 1
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Wallace is an ascending prospect with the twitch, athleticism and power to become an eventual starter as a 3-4 outside linebacker. However, despite his growth as a player this season, he is still in a developmental phase and may take some seasoning before he is ready to become a contributor on the NFL level.
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Dallas Cowboys
Round 6 • Pick 14
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Extensive tape work is required for Brown because he's much more talented in coverage than his touchdown total. His slight transition stiffness combined with grabby play in man is a concern, but his field vision and discipline from zone will appeal to zone teams. To earn playing time, Brown needs to play to his size and improve his aggressiveness and willingness as a tackler.
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Indianapolis Colts
Round 4 • Pick 27
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Glass eater who will be the first in line to battle. Morrison's leadership, toughness and aggressiveness will be exactly what NFL teams want, but his lack of instincts and size are barriers that may always hinder his pro potential. After his knee injury, Morrison's athleticism wasn't quite where it was in 2014 so he might be at full strength by 2016. Morrison may be too tight to play outside linebacker in a 4-3 and lacking the instincts to play in the middle. His best fit could be as the WILB in a 3-4 where he figures to be an eventual starter.
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New York Giants
Round 4 • Pick 11
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Physical, two-day linebacker with the desire to scrape downhill and strike what he sees. Goodson's lack of pursuit speed and overall athleticism could be troubling to teams, but his toughness and consistency of effort will appeal to teams who value force in the middle. Goodson could figure on the third day of the draft as a backup with eventual starter potential.
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Carolina Panthers
Round 7 • Pick 31
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Sandland was the top-rated JUCO tight end when he signed with Miami (Fla.) so NFL teams are very aware of his potential. While he is thought of as a pass-catching tight end, Sandland was required to put in work in the trenches which gives him a small head start on some of the tight ends coming out. With an ability to challenge down the field and separate underneath, Sandland has a chance to work his way onto a roster and into some snaps by his second season.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'9 1/4"
- Weight
- 197 lbs
- Arm
- 29 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 1/8"
- Wing
- 72 1/4"
Production
64.85
Athleticism
52.63
Total Score
117.48
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Like many skill position players coming out of Oregon, Addison won't fit nicely into a positional box so there will be teams who pass him over regardless of how he performs at the combine. Addison does provide instant competition as a punt returner and a difficult cover for slot corners thanks to his ability to separate. Addison should be more confident with his knee next season and could end up outperforming his draft slot as a pro if he finds the right fit.
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Jacksonville Jaguars
Round 6 • Pick 26
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Allen was an afterthought headed into this season but garnered draft attention with high-end production and a substantial spike in his play. On one hand, he is smaller than teams usually like and operated out of a play-action offense that didn’t ask him to get through many progressions. On the other hand, Allen has a quick release, an NFL arm, solid accuracy and good mobility. Allen needs to find the right home and eliminate his tendency to stare down targets, but he has enough talent to become an NFL backup.
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Buffalo Bills
Round 4 • Pick 41
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Jones is like a complicated meal that may or may not have all the ingredients present and will likely take a long time to prepare. Will the payoff be worth the investment of time? Jones has very little starting experience and struggled to adjust once defensive coordinators had time to prepare for him this season. The right quarterback coach and passing scheme could promote rapid improvement and high-end production with his ability to strike downfield, but his issues with consistency and accuracy make the "bust" label a very real concern.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10 3/4"
- Weight
- 188 lbs
- Arm
- 31 3/4"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
- 76"
Production
57.01
Athleticism
54.75
Total Score
111.76
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Field corner with twitchy hips and some of the cleanest "mirror and match" footwork in this draft. Wallace has the ability to challenge plenty of throws because of his instincts, feet and smooth transitions, but his lack of size and strength hurt him against "post up" receivers. Even more alarming is his lack of competitiveness as a tackler. Wallace has the cover talent to challenge for third corner responsibilities early in his career.
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Cleveland Browns
Round 3 • Pick 30
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Can orchestrate an offense with confidence and accuracy when operating from a clean pocket, but doesn't appear to have the mentality of a player willing to take the risks necessary to strike with big plays often enough on the pro level. Kessler has moments where it is easy to like him on tape, but the traits and tape look more like those of a good, career backup than playoff starter.
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Denver Broncos
Round 5 • Pick 5
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Three-year starter who has played guard and both tackle spots. While he has the power and frame of a guard, there are some teams who may give him a shot at right tackle first. McGovern still has some work to do in pass protection, but shows potential to be a starter in the league. He is an ascending prospect whose stock should rise thanks to his power and multi-position diversity.
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New England Patriots
Round 2 • Pick 29
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Has been a press corner who is comfortable in man coverage, but he will likely become a nickel cornerback who may be fitted to plenty of Tampa-2 coverage due to lack of speed. His ability to support against the run from the slot and return kicks could help drive his stock up beyond his actual cover abilities.
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Dallas Cowboys
Round 4 • Pick 37
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Hard to find an NFL comp for Prescott because he's built like Donovan McNabb, but lacks McNabb's ability and polish. Prescott has NFL size, mobility and enough arm, but the tape shows a player who must improve his mechanics, poise and quickness through his progressions if he is to become a full-time starter in the NFL. There are absolutely draftable traits and upside, but he will need extended work to smooth out his flaws. Until then, a team would be wise to utilize him on short-yardage packages.
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Chicago Bears
Round 7 • Pick 9
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 1/4"
- Weight
- 311 lbs
- Arm
- 34 3/4"
- Hand
- 10"
- Wing
- 82 1/8"
Production
69.33
Athleticism
53.72
Total Score
123.05
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Broad shouldered interior defender who can fit in 4-3 or 3-4 fronts. Latham uses his hands and length to unlock his impressive upper body strength, but he is more of a "flash" prospect than consistent performer. While his run stopping is inconsistent at times, it appears to be correctable with more work. Latham's size and play traits might get him drafted beyond his production if his work ethic and character check out.
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Carolina Panthers
Round 3 • Pick 14
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Worley has good deep speed and excellent ball skills, but lacks the agility and hips to maintain his feel for receivers underneath. A move to a defense that employs more press and trail technique should benefit him and teams looking for range and instincts could try him at free safety. Worley's traits make him worthy of a Day 3 selection, but his success may be tied to his scheme fit.
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New Orleans Saints
Round 4 • Pick 22
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Chicago Bears
Round 4 • Pick 29
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Long and lanky with the arm length and interception production that will have teams trying to find a spot for him. Hall doesn't have the speed or mirror and match ability to be a sticky man-cover cornerback and his thin frame isn’t ideal as a safety. However, Hall's instincts and tackle production scream safety if he can add muscle to his frame.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 3/4"
- Weight
- 234 lbs
- Arm
- 33"
- Hand
- 10 3/4"
- Wing
- 80"
Production
68.02
Athleticism
78.06
Total Score
146.08
PLAYER ANALYSIS
If this evaluation were purely as a receiving prospect, the draft grade would be lower; however, Cajuste might carry a higher grade as an H-back or tight end which are the two positions where he should project. Cajuste is a willing blocker who also carries some third down and goal line value as a pass catcher which is why we are projecting him as an H-back or move tight end.
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Los Angeles Chargers
Round 6 • Pick 4
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Draftable punter with the leg strength to dig his team out of a field position hole and the touch to be effective once he hits midfield.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 1/4"
- Weight
- 229 lbs
- Arm
- 32 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 1/4"
- Wing
- 78 1/2"
Production
56.70
Athleticism
61.51
Total Score
118.21
PLAYER ANALYSIS
While he has good overall size, Williams appears to lack the athleticism and big play potential that might cause a team or two to overlook all of his off-field issues at Auburn. With no Senior Bowl invite and a reputation as a malcontent, Williams is unlikely to be taken before the third day of the draft and might go completely undrafted unless he blows teams away at his workout sessions.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11 3/8"
- Weight
- 227 lbs
- Arm
- 31 1/4"
- Hand
- 10 1/8"
- Wing
- 75 1/8"
Production
68.47
Athleticism
51
Total Score
119.47
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Full-time, three-year starter who has shown the ability to rush the passer, and cover in space. Striker's production was good, but not overly prolific and he doesn't appear to be a clean fit at the outside linebacker spot where he played in college. While teams could consider Striker as a 4-3 WILL linebacker or as a box safety, he is most likely to appeal to teams who are looking to deploy him from a variety of spots on the field.
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Arizona Cardinals
Round 4 • Pick 30
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Four-year starter with outstanding power at the point of attack with an ability to create running lanes through sheer brute force. Boehm’s squatty frame may cause some evaluators to hesitate, but offensive line coaches will fall in love with his instincts, power, leadership and durability. Boehm has a chance to be an early starter for a team looking for power and leadership in the middle of their line.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11 1/2"
- Weight
- 198 lbs
- Arm
- 31 5/8"
- Hand
- 9 3/8"
- Wing
- 74 3/4"
Production
68.34
Athleticism
57.64
Total Score
125.98
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Sharp was used as a catch-and-run target in 2014, but this season, Utah State allowed him to take the top off of his defenses with his blazing speed. Sharp has the speed and overall ability to play outside but he could also be used in the slot by teams looking to mismatch him on slower or less physical cornerbacks. His two-game suspension is a concern for NFL scouts and they will dig deeper into his background, but as a football player, he has the talent to become a very productive starter.
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Philadelphia Eagles
Round 3 • Pick 16
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Seumalo proved that he was back from a foot injury that sidelined him for all of 2014 with the same foot quickness and technical talent that he had before his injury. Seumalo can play anywhere on the interior, but his best position might be at center thanks to his core strength and overall anchor.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5"
- Weight
- 236 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
He has the size, touch and ability to threaten defenses vertically that will intrigue many teams. His six-touchdown, no-interception run from SEC Championship Game through the playoffs should not be ignored. While I have concerns about his delivery speed causing NFL passing windows to close down, I wouldn't be surprised to see Coker take a big move up the draft board as there will likely be a team that sees his late-season play as a sign of his NFL potential with more coaching and experience.
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Miami Dolphins
Round 6 • Pick 11
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Philadelphia Eagles
Round 7 • Pick 12
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Mills was injured in the offseason and missed some time early in the season while recovering from a fractured fibula. Mills isn’t as physical as teams would like in run support but will do what he has to. In man coverage, he's rock solid until he has to chase vertical jackrabbits and then it can get a little dicey. Mills will probably get action in sub packages early on, but might not be the every-down player that some expect.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10 1/2"
- Weight
- 200 lbs
- Arm
- 31 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 5/8"
- Wing
- 75 3/4"
Production
53.91
Athleticism
67.56
Total Score
121.47
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Marshall is still learning as a receiver and should continue to improve with time, but is behind in quality of his routes and understanding the nuances of the position. He was recruited to Ohio State because he fit the Ohio State "H-back" role, but will have to prove he can win on his own against more focused man coverage. While he learns the position, Marshall's punt return talent could get him on the field early.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 1/8"
- Weight
- 248 lbs
- Arm
- 32 7/8"
- Hand
- 10 1/4"
- Wing
- 79"
Production
54.65
Athleticism
55.38
Total Score
110.03
PLAYER ANALYSIS
When it comes to production, there is nobody better in FCS history than Cowser who owns the all¬time records in sacks (43) and tackles for loss (80). Cowser's above average hand usage, diversity of attack and relentless motor were the keys to his FCS success, but he has to prove he is athletic enough and strong enough to become a productive NFL starter as a 3-4 outside linebacker. At worse, Cowser is a backup and special teams ace.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 1/4"
- Weight
- 241 lbs
- Arm
- 31 1/2"
- Hand
- 10 1/8"
- Wing
- 75 7/8"
Production
61.06
Athleticism
56.28
Total Score
117.34
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Norris isn't a plus athlete, but he has enough athleticism within the context of what he has to do on the field. His instincts help to guide him around the field, but he doesn’t have the technique or speed to be a high-end playmaker. Norris looks the part of a backup WILL inside linebacker in a 3-4 who has the potential to become an average starter down the road.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 214 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Angular, fifth-year senior working with the height/weight/speed triangle that evaluators look for. Lee’s senior tape flashed NFL potential as an outside receiver and he has the vertical traits to match. His ability as a run blocker may push him up a few boards, but whispers about his lack of confidence combined with his penchant for dropping throws will have evaluators watching him closely at the Senior Bowl.
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Minnesota Vikings
Round 7 • Pick 23
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Odds are that Kearse will test well and with his length and ability, he very well may go much higher than the grade I have on him. To play safety, there needs to be a sense of urgency and consistency because that position is the last line of defense and Kearse doesn’t show those traits nearly enough at this time. If the light comes on and he gets more dog in him, then we are talking about a substantially better NFL player.
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New York Giants
Round 6 • Pick 9
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Tall and lanky for a tight end, Adams actually has better play strength than the eye test might indicate. Adams doesn't have the surest hands in this draft, but he is unique in that he can challenge defenses down the field and shows the potential to be helpful as a run blocker. Adams should come in as a quality backup with an "eventual starter" tag tied to him.
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Detroit Lions
Round 5 • Pick 12
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Average athlete, but a good football player. Dahl fights through his limitations using determination and toughness. He will have to make a move inside and needs to continue to hit the training table and weight room to add even more mass to his frame. Dahl has potential as a drive blocking guard but needs to play with better hand placement to maximize results. Dahl projects as an eventual starting guard.
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