DRAFT TRACKER 2016
2016
DRAFT TRACKER
PICK
TEAM
PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 1/4"
- Weight
- 273 lbs
- Arm
- 35 1/2"
- Hand
- 10"
- Wing
- 83 7/8"
Production
88.28
Athleticism
75.64
Total Score
163.92
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Upon first glance, Ogbah appears unimpressive because he doesn't play with the quickness or athleticism expected of productive pass rushers, but eventually, his translatable qualities avail themselves. Ogbah's power will serve him well against the run, but he will have to become more skilled as a pass rusher. He can play 3-4 outside linebacker or 4-3 defensive end, and he might have value inside in subpackages.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5"
- Weight
- 277 lbs
- Arm
- 34"
- Hand
- 10"
- Wing
- 81 5/8"
Production
85.57
Athleticism
65.66
Total Score
151.23
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
The arrow is pointed up for Dodd who finished the season with a streak of five consecutive games with a sack. Dodd already looks the part of an NFL defensive end and his desire to make plays coupled with his physical traits and talent should have him shooting up draft boards. His lack of college snaps could preclude him from being "pro ready", but his instincts and football intelligence should expedite the learning process.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 223 lbs
- Arm
- 33"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
- 78 1/4"
Production
99
Athleticism
69.20
Total Score
168.20
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
In this day and age of "tweeners" being labeled "hybrid" players, Smith is the rare commodity who is truly hybrid in the sense that he has the athleticism, speed and physical makeup to play any linebacker spot in either the 3-4 or the 4-3. Smith was productive but slightly miscast in the middle of the Notre Dame defense and is better suited to play in space as a 4-3 outside linebacker. However, his length and upfield burst could draw the attention of a 3-4 team looking to transition him into a rush linebacker while utilizing his rare cover skills.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 7/8"
- Weight
- 250 lbs
- Arm
- 32 3/4"
- Hand
- 9 1/4"
- Wing
- 78"
Production
86.13
Athleticism
71.34
Total Score
157.47
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
By far, the premier tight end in the 2016 draft. Henry is a big body with the athleticism to get open, the hands to finish catches in traffic and the blocking ability to help give a running game the additional kick it might be missing on the edge. Henry should come in and become a very good NFL starter.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 245 lbs
- Arm
- 33 5/8"
- Hand
- 10 1/4"
- Wing
- 79 5/8"
Production
81.34
Athleticism
90.13
Total Score
171.47
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Upper echelon explosiveness with the desire, speed and aggression to find his way into play after play. While UCLA asked Jack to do a little bit of everything, an NFL team is more likely to simplify his tasks and set him into attack mode to maximize his outstanding physical traits. If he bounces back from the knee injury, Jack could become a high-end talent early on in his career.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5 3/4"
- Weight
- 310 lbs
- Arm
- 34 1/2"
- Hand
- 10 3/4"
- Wing
- 85"
Production
82.88
Athleticism
77.55
Total Score
160.43
PROSPECT 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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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'0 1/8"
- Weight
- 201 lbs
- Arm
- 31 1/4"
- Hand
- 9 1/8"
- Wing
- 75 5/8"
Production
79.05
Athleticism
67.56
Total Score
146.61
NEEDS ANALYSIS
Adding talent to the cornerback position should be one of Miami's top priorities in this draft. Offensively, the Dolphins are going to have to find a swing tackle who might be Branden Albert's future replacement. They need more talent at guard, where there is a log-jam of mediocrity. While the Dolphins have replaced Olivier Vernon with Mario Williams, pass-rushing depth could be a wise investment.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 1/2"
- Weight
- 251 lbs
- Arm
- 33"
- Hand
- 10 3/4"
- Wing
- 79 3/4"
Production
74.26
Athleticism
72.57
Total Score
146.83
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
His issues are well-documented, but his recovery and turnaround is what has NFL teams excited. Spence has been accountable for his actions and worked just as hard off the field as he has on the field to change his life and attack his problems. His inability to hold the point of attack combined with his ability to rush the passer make him a logical choice as a 3-4 rush linebacker. The speed of the game make take a year or two to get used to, but Spence should become a starter early in his career.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10 1/4"
- Weight
- 194 lbs
- Arm
- 30 3/8"
- Hand
- 9 3/4"
- Wing
- 71 5/8"
Production
82.99
Athleticism
73.08
Total Score
156.07
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
The similarities in backgrounds, playing style, production and football character and between Shepard and Seattle's Tyler Lockett are obvious. Shepard doesn't possess Lockett's explosiveness as a return man, but is a better overall receiver. With more and more teams using "11" personnel (3 WRs) as their base offense, Shepard's stock should be on the rise. Teams looking for a slot receiver who can make plays and rack up a high volume catch count on any given Sunday will find their man in Shepard.
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ACQUIRED VIA
PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 1/4"
- Weight
- 247 lbs
- Arm
- 32"
- Hand
- 9 7/8"
- Wing
- 77 3/4"
Production
77.93
Athleticism
66.07
Total Score
144
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Thumping inside linebacker with throwback size and tonesetting mentality. Ragland is a confident and capable early starter in league who has the temperament to become one of the premier run-stopping inside linebackers in the pro game. Ragland has some coverage and speed limitations, but his instincts and overall awareness should be able to mask those issues.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 5/8"
- Weight
- 243 lbs
- Arm
- 31 5/8"
- Hand
- 9 3/8"
- Wing
- 75 5/8"
Production
73.64
Athleticism
54.17
Total Score
127.81
PROSPECT 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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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 3/8"
- Weight
- 314 lbs
- Arm
- 32 3/4"
- Hand
- 9 7/8"
- Wing
- 77 3/8"
Production
79.47
Athleticism
51
Total Score
130.47
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Johnson has the lower body power to become a block-eating nose tackle with the ability to keep linebackers clean, but his energy, pursuit and tackle production show that he is much more than that. Johnson has technique and pad level issues to improve upon, but he’s never content to just sit on blocks and he's very rarely dominated on a snap. Johnson's strength and activity will make him a draft favorite of salty defensive line coaches.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5 1/8"
- Weight
- 297 lbs
- Arm
- 33 7/8"
- Hand
- 9 3/8"
- Wing
- 81 1/8"
Production
69.16
Athleticism
55.93
Total Score
125.09
PROSPECT 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.
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ACQUIRED VIA
PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 5/8"
- Weight
- 247 lbs
- Arm
- 33"
- Hand
- 8 3/4"
- Wing
- 80 3/4"
Production
95.32
Athleticism
70.76
Total Score
166.08
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Bell-cow running back with an ability to strap on feedbag and eat for four quarters. Henry's long legs and angular running style is a much better fit for downhill running teams who value lead backs and physicality. Henry needs early running room as he's not a creator in the backfield, but once he gets up a full head of steam, he is a nightmare with his ability to punish on the second and third level or take it to the house. Henry should come in and provide immediate production as a starter.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 5/8"
- Weight
- 307 lbs
- Arm
- 34 1/2"
- Hand
- 10 1/2"
- Wing
- 83 1/2"
Production
77.56
Athleticism
58.07
Total Score
135.63
PROSPECT 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.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 3/4"
- Weight
- 212 lbs
- Arm
- 32 1/8"
- Hand
- 10 1/2"
- Wing
- 78 1/4"
Production
73.73
Athleticism
73.97
Total Score
147.70
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Thomas has just scratched the surface of his potential in Ohio State's offense full of quick outs and tunnel screens. While he has the size and potential to excite offensive coordinators, Thomas is still a work in progress who must develop a greater feel for the position if he is to match his traits with real NFL production. Thomas has a relatively high ceiling, but his floor is "bust."
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5 5/8"
- Weight
- 301 lbs
- Arm
- 34"
- Hand
- 10 1/8"
- Wing
- 81 3/8"
Production
71.70
Athleticism
85.49
Total Score
157.19
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
While Spriggs has been one of the hotter tackles names in some draft circles, the tape shines a bright spotlight on concerns that could derail his future success as a tackle. Spriggs has outstanding athleticism, but his play strength and overall recovery ability are major concerns for a position as important as tackle. In my estimation, a move inside to guard or even center for a zone scheme team is the best fit to accentuate Spriggs’ strengths and hide some of his weaknesses.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 7/8"
- Weight
- 307 lbs
- Arm
- 33 3/8"
- Hand
- 10 1/2"
- Wing
- 81 1/8"
Production
74.58
Athleticism
60.18
Total Score
134.76
PROSPECT 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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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 1/8"
- Weight
- 299 lbs
- Arm
- 32 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 3/4"
- Wing
- 78"
Production
75.04
Athleticism
61.47
Total Score
136.51
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Three-year starter who possesses the leadership, intelligence and toughness that general managers and offensive line coaches look for from their centers. A season ending knee injury in 2013 might have taken away some of his natural bend and athleticism, but Martin's play strength and toughness should make him an early starter in the league at either guard or center.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 3/8"
- Weight
- 223 lbs
- Arm
- 32"
- Hand
- 9"
- Wing
- 77 3/4"
Production
63.19
Athleticism
59.22
Total Score
122.41
NEEDS ANALYSIS
The Jets need to upgrade the right tackle spot and it isn't crazy to consider Ryan Clady as a Band-Aid on the left side, depending on his performance. In other words, the Jets need to take a look at the tackle spot. The Jets' defensive line is full of dominant performers, but the missing ingredient has been a true edge bender at the outside linebacker spot. Finding an edge rusher should be an early round draft priority. Inside linebacker and tight end could be in play early on.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'0 7/8"
- Weight
- 222 lbs
- Arm
- 32 3/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/4"
- Wing
- 77 1/4"
Production
73.70
Athleticism
72.67
Total Score
146.37
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Three-down linebacker prospect with outstanding athleticism and a willing, aggressive mindset for the position. Jones lacks the playing experience that most linebackers in this draft will have so he might need a year of tutelage on the NFL level to help him expedite his learning curve. Jones could be a fit at ILB for a 3-4 team or as an outside linebacker in a 4-3. Jones’ potential as a special teams cover man gives him a shot to get early playing time.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'0 3/4"
- Weight
- 226 lbs
- Arm
- 32 1/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
- 78"
Production
81.57
Athleticism
66.48
Total Score
148.05
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Plays with a unique lens that includes his time at the safety position as a freshman. Teams focusing on putting a "tweener" label on him could be making a huge mistake considering his competitive nature and toughness. Cravens was highly disruptive and productive in each of his three seasons as a starter thanks to his tools/traits to act on his instincts. Cravens will help on special teams immediately and could become an early starter for a 4-3 defense looking for a playmaking weak-side linebacker.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10 3/8"
- Weight
- 190 lbs
- Arm
- 31 3/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/8"
- Wing
- 75 1/2"
Production
69.58
Athleticism
62.89
Total Score
132.47
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Alexander is a difficult evaluation because there are times on tape that he looks vulnerable to quickness off the line of scrimmage and he doesn’t have the prototypical size of a top-end NFL cornerback. However, he was consistently sticky in man coverage and played with the instincts and confidence needed from a true cover corner. Alexander's confidence may border on cockiness at times, but that also seems to feed his competitive fire. Alexander might struggle early on, but should settle in to become a quality starter by his second year.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 1/2"
- Weight
- 197 lbs
- Arm
- 32"
- Hand
- 9 3/4"
- Wing
- 76 3/8"
Production
80.01
Athleticism
62.29
Total Score
142.30
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Pittsburgh asked Boyd to be a running back and possession receiver this season, but that doesn't define what he can be in the pros. Boyd makes up for a lack of speed with vice grips for hands and being intelligent in his routes. Boyd isn't a standalone WR1, but he can be a very productive starter in a play-action attack that allows him to play to his strengths.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 3/4"
- Weight
- 301 lbs
- Arm
- 32"
- Hand
- 10 1/8"
- Wing
- 79"
Production
80.85
Athleticism
77.04
Total Score
157.89
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
With his combination of functional strength and body control, Whitehair might be one of the safest offensive linemen in the entire draft. He will almost assuredly be bumped inside to guard, but could be considered at center as well. He has the confidence and talent to start right away and his run blocking should improve as he gets more comfortable firing out from a three-point stance. Whitehair has the ability to be a very good starter with a ceiling that could reach the all-pro level.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 1/2"
- Weight
- 209 lbs
- Arm
- 32"
- Hand
- 9 5/8"
- Wing
- 77 3/8"
Production
65.35
Athleticism
84.33
Total Score
149.68
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Height/weight/speed prospect who appears to be heating up around draft circles. With just one year of full-time starting experience and so much dead tape due to deep coverage responsibilities, teams will have a limited sample size to operate from, but traits usually win out. If Green hits a fast 40 at the combine (as expected), his stock will get a bump. Green’s coverage potential is evident, but he might need time on the bench to watch and learn early on.\r\n
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 201 lbs
- Arm
- 31 3/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
- 76 1/4"
Production
73.45
Athleticism
94.26
Total Score
167.71
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Miscast this season as an outside cornerback, Davis battled through adversity and bounced back with ball production, tackles and forced fumbles. Davis has the ability to cover, but his strengths would best be utilized at safety where he has fewer man responsibilities and can be deployed near the line of scrimmage a little more often. Davis is an eventual starter at safety and a big backup at cornerback.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'
- Weight
- 207 lbs
- Arm
- 31 3/4"
- Hand
- 9 7/8"
- Wing
- 74 1/4"
PROSPECT 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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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'9 7/8"
- Weight
- 197 lbs
- Arm
- 31 3/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/8"
- Wing
- 73 3/4"
Production
62.51
Athleticism
71.84
Total Score
134.35
PROSPECT 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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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10 3/4"
- Weight
- 199 lbs
- Arm
- 32 3/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
- 76 1/2"
Production
87.78
Athleticism
59.70
Total Score
147.48
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Though lacking in desired size and physicality, Bell has the ability to match up in space and is at his best when keeping the action in front of him where he combines his vision, reactive quickness and ball skills to go make plays on the ball. Bell lacks size and isn't an aggressive tackler so he needs to prove he can run so that he locks in his draft positioning as one of the top free safeties in this draft.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'0 3/4"
- Weight
- 211 lbs
- Arm
- 33"
- Hand
- 9 1/8"
- Wing
- 78 5/8"
Production
69.67
Athleticism
75.56
Total Score
145.23
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Long, well-built cornerback who plays with enough ball skills to interest teams. On tape, Bradberry shows consistent issues with his footwork from press coverage and gives up too much separation to quick receivers early in routes. A step up in competition may be challenging for him early on and despite his size, his best spot may be as a zone corner.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 1/2"
- Weight
- 287 lbs
- Arm
- 34 1/8"
- Hand
- 10 3/4"
- Wing
- 84 3/8"
Production
73.45
Athleticism
61.12
Total Score
134.57
PROSPECT 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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