DRAFT TRACKER 2016
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Detroit Lions
Round 2 • Pick 15
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Hard to find an interior lineman with a more well-proportioned frame than Robinson. His size and overall talent level will have NFL teams drooling and projecting him along any and all defensive fronts, but his film might leave them hungry for more. As opposed to teammate Jarran Reed who already plays with polish, Robinson is a projection-oriented two-gapper who can step in right away and help plug holes in a leaky run defense. If Robinson can improve his leverage issues and pass rushing, he has all-pro potential; however, he’s not a sure thing to become a star.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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Arizona Cardinals
Round 1 • Pick 29
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Considered the top-rated prospect in the nation when he signed with Ole Miss, the 3-technique tackle is considered one of the key cogs in turning around the Ole Miss program. His talent and frame are worthy of an early selection, but his lack of high-end production and character concerns could cause him to slide. With that said, he has the talent to be an impact starter in the league.
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Kansas City Chiefs
Round 2 • Pick 6
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Ascending prospect whose production this season matched the flashes he showed on tape. Jones has the quickness off the snap to disrupt in the gaps and the strength to control the point of attack. Like Jordan Phillips, Jones plays with an elevated pad level which needs work. With a body type and skill set to play all along the defensive line in both odd and even fronts, Jones has a chance to come off the board early and make his mark in the pros.
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Indianapolis Colts
Round 4 • Pick 18
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Ridgeway didn't put together as productive and flashy a junior campaign as he did a sophomore season, but that was due partially to nagging injuries. You can watch snap after snap and clear losses to the blocker are hard to find. Ridgeway has a rare combination of power and athleticism that give him the potential to impact the game on all three downs. His talent could make him the most impactful defensive tackle to come out of this draft, but his floor is lower than some due to concerns over health and conditioning.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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Seattle Seahawks
Round 2 • Pick 18
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Reed is an elite run defender with the lower body strength to command his gap, but the instincts and timing to be productive as a tackler rather than just a space eater. Reed’s lack of pass rushing ability creates a potential glass ceiling on his draft stock; however, teams looking for a battle-tested run stuffer will find an instant upgrade who should be able to come in and start immediately if needed.
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Chicago Bears
Round 3 • Pick 9
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Has the frame to add more functional strength and mass and may need to since his best fit appears to be as a 1-gapping defensive tackle in an attacking scheme. Bullard can be a very disruptive player off the snap when his pad level is good and he’s an excellent tackler allowing no broken or missed tackles all season. Bullard will need to improve his pass rush and add necessary size, but he is an ascending talent whose game should continue to improve at the next level.
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New Orleans Saints
Round 1 • Pick 12
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Everything about Rankins game screams winning football player. He has been extremely productive as a bullrusher and edge rusher and he can hold the point of attack or play in gaps. Rankins is a ball of power with rare foot quickness, a great motor and outstanding feel for his position. With so many teams playing in subpackages now, I would expect both 4-3 and 3-4 teams to consider him for an interior spot despite his shorter stature. Thanks to Rankins' ability to disrupt, I think he has a great shot at getting starter's snaps early on, but don't be shocked to see him fall a little in the draft due to his smaller stature.
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Carolina Panthers
Round 1 • Pick 30
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Athletic interior lineman with long arms and outstanding athleticism that allows him to work on offensive linemen with a combination of power and quickness. Butler has a raw but diverse skillset as a pass rusher that should excite NFL evaluators who see the potential of what he can be with more coaching and experience. With his effort and defensive ball awareness, his ceiling appears to be high with a chance to become a high-level starter for an odd or even front defense.
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Baltimore Ravens
Round 4 • Pick 34
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Henry is an athletic 3-technique who turns 21 in March and should continue to add functional mass and power to battle and win at the point of attack. Henry’s sack numbers were bolstered by his work in T/E twists and might not be indicative of his ability to beat pass protection consistently, but his understanding of twists and closeout quickness could keep him on the field on third downs. Henry should find his way into a starting lineup sooner rather than later.
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Denver Broncos
Round 2 • Pick 32
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Three-year starter and team captain who came over from Australia and became an immediate factor for the Georgia Tech defense. Gotsis is strong and gritty and may have some value in both 3-4 and 4-3 fronts. Gotsis is on schedule to play next season provided his medicals check out at the combine. As a two-down player likely to come out on passing downs, there is a ceiling on his draft value, but he should be a solid backup with eventual starter potential.
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Buffalo Bills
Round 3 • Pick 17
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Washington has the size and athleticism that should get him taken within the first two days of the draft, but his issues with contact balance might be something that always hinders his ability to reach his true potential. Washington can become an effective interior pass rusher if he can force himself to play with better knee bend, but he must play with more consistent urgency or could turn into just another guy in the rotation rather than a full-time starter.
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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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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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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.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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New Orleans Saints
Round 4 • Pick 22
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Detroit Lions
Round 6 • Pick 27
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Maximum effort defensive lineman who doesn’t have optimal length to play at a defensive end spot or the size to play inside. Zettel has some talent and a great motor which is why he's been as productive as he has over the last two seasons, but his traits and skill set may not translate into a lengthy NFL career.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 300 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Johnson came to Kentucky from a junior college and wasn't a factor in 2014 before posting quality production as a starter in 2015. He lacks the build and lower body strength to consistently hold the point of attack, but he does have qualities as a one-gap worker that should land him in camp and potentially on a practice squad as he continues to gain experience.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
Round 3 • Pick 26
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Raw, but athletic one-gap penetrator who dominated his level of competition with effort and quickness. Credited with 16 sacks and 23.5 tackles for losses, Hargrave has the ability to play on the other side of the ball, but the jump in talent and size could be challenging for him. Hargrave is better than a “project," but he will require patience and much more coaching to realize his potential.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 320 lbs
- Arm
- 32 3/4"
- Hand
- 9 7/8"
- Wing
- 79 1/2"
Production
56.77
Athleticism
71.37
Total Score
128.14
PLAYER ANALYSIS
While he has the thickness of a plugging nose tackle, Lawrence-Stample didn't control his grass and dominate at the point of attack as much as scouts wanted to see this season. He has enough power in his base to anchor against double teams and his work at the point of attack will improve with more hand work. Appears to be a backup interior lineman who can handle rotational work.
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New England Patriots
Round 3 • Pick 33
PLAYER ANALYSIS
His draft grade will likely be higher than his 2015 tape would indicate due to a high ankle sprain that limited his overall play and production. Valentine needs to carry more "good weight" and commit to the work that has to be done leading up to the game. If he can do those things, he has enough power and ability to become a backup nose with eventual starter potential.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 290 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Dean is a strong player with good balance and a sturdy base, but when he plays tall (which is too often) rather than bending to create leverage, he robs himself of the aforementioned strengths. If he can get his pad level right, he has enough talent and strength to be a rotational 4-3 nose who can also be disruptive as a pass rusher.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5 1/4"
- Weight
- 293 lbs
- Arm
- 34 1/2"
- Hand
- 10 1/2"
- Wing
- 84"
Production
55.68
Athleticism
73.27
Total Score
128.95
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Fifth-year senior considered one of the good guys on the team. Heath's transition from outside down to defensive tackle didn’t net much production, but Heath has intriguing size that could appeal to defenses running multiple fronts. Heath's lack of pass rush or dominant run stopping tape could hurt his cause on draft weekend.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 1/2"
- Weight
- 286 lbs
- Arm
- 33 1/4"
- Hand
- 10 1/8"
- Wing
- 79 7/8"
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Worker bee type with the energy and athleticism to get you excited, but the lack of production that could keep him from becoming anything more than a rotational lineman. Teams will need to decide where to play him, but with a frame that carries so much good weight already, it isn't hard to imagine Thomas carrying 315 pounds for a full-time spot inside. Keep in mind that Thomas played fullback as a freshman and teams might want to give him another look there.
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Seattle Seahawks
Round 5 • Pick 8
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
High cut 3-technique with good upper body strength but below average lower body power to take a stand. Jefferson flashes penetration ability and some pass rushing talent, but he needs to be fitted to a 1-gap, upfield defense and will have to make a team as a rotational lineman.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'0 1/8"
- Weight
- 318 lbs
- Arm
- 31"
- Hand
- 9 5/8"
- Wing
- 75"
Production
55.11
Athleticism
63.94
Total Score
119.05
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Burly from his knees to his neck, Woods was a rock-steady contributor for the Trojans this year after injuries and inconsistency hampered him in the past. With that said, he lacks the size and run-stuffing element teams look for from nose tackles. Woods had a good week of practice at the NFLPA game, but will need to find a high-end play trait he can lean on as a pro.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 1/8"
- Weight
- 338 lbs
- Arm
- 34"
- Hand
- 9"
- Wing
- 80 5/8"
Production
51.10
Athleticism
59.46
Total Score
110.56
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Nose tackle with a big frame but lacking the power and anchor needed for the position. Pad level can be his primary nemesis so if he can get that straightened out, he might have an outside shot.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 1/2"
- Weight
- 298 lbs
- Arm
- 33 3/4"
- Hand
- 9 7/8"
- Wing
- 80 1/2"
Production
54.65
Athleticism
51
Total Score
105.65
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Sigler has the size, motor and functional play strength to get him into a camp, but he will need to become much better with his hands and do more as a pass rusher to become more than just a camp body. Sigler will need to answer questions about his character and medicals at the combine as well.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 325 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Big, two-gap nose tackle with the ability to handle double teams, but still enough athleticism to pursue plays down the line. Dixon doesn’t play with the every-down fire and intensity that he needs to, which is why his production has been lean. His size and strength should get him a look in an NFL camp.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'
- Weight
- 305 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Durable and productive over his four-year span as a starter, Coley is considered to be the best defensive lineman to play at Florida Atlantic. While he's got decent play strength, solid hand usage and the desired motor, his smallish stature will be tough to overlook for teams during the draft. With that said, he's a good football player and will get his shot in a camp.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 308 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Balducci has some size, but doesn’t have play with the functional strength and technique to match his frame as an interior lineman. Unless he improves his hand usage and is able to play with better instincts to cover up for his marginal athleticism, he will have a difficult time getting very far in camp.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 1/2"
- Weight
- 291 lbs
- Arm
- 33 1/4"
- Hand
- 10"
- Wing
- 80 3/8"
Production
66.66
Athleticism
85.06
Total Score
151.72
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Smallish nose tackle who can handle his business when matched up against similar sized opponents, but who struggles to constrict rushing lanes with consistency when matched up against bigger, stronger interior blockers.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'
- Weight
- 287 lbs
- Arm
- 33 1/4"
- Hand
- 9"
- Wing
- 78"
Production
64.66
Athleticism
79.69
Total Score
144.35
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