DRAFT TRACKER 2017
2017
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Seattle Seahawks
Round 2 • Pick 3
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Has similar physical traits and abilities of Arik Armstead and DeForest Buckner, but may not share their football character. McDowell lacked production along the interior and could benefit from a move to a defensive end spot in a 4-3 or 3-4 front. McDowell is raw, but when he flashes, it can be blinding. McDowell is an explosive, ascending prospect with All-Pro potential if he grows into his body and takes the necessary coaching.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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Cleveland Browns
Round 6 • Pick 1
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Powerful, stout defensive tackle with the quickness to play the three-technique and the power to play the nose. Brantley has the talent and traits that should appeal to both two-gap and one-gap defenses. While we haven't seen Brantley play in even half of Florida's defensive snaps in a single year, the talent is there to become an early starter and a defensive force up front.
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San Francisco 49ers
Round 6 • Pick 14
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Jones has a freaky combination of power and athleticism that isn't seen all that often. While his playing style is reminiscent of Grady Jarrett's, keep in mind that he's a bigger player. Despite his impressive play attributes, Jones failed to generate the production that his flashes on tape would indicate he's capable of. If a coach can unlock more consistency, Jones has a chance to flourish as a one-gapping nose with three-down ability.
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Minnesota Vikings
Round 4 • Pick 2
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Active defensive tackle with the motor and athleticism to find production in the NFL. Johnson doesn't have the functional anchor that teams looking for a run-stuffer will be after. However, his effort, foot quickness and hand usage should create opportunities for him as a pass rusher. Johnson has the talent to become an eventual starter as a three-technique in a penetrating defensive front and could fight for rotational reps early on as a rookie.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5 3/4"
- Weight
- 316 lbs
- Arm
- 35 1/2"
- Hand
- 10 1/2"
- Wing
- 85 3/8"
Production
53.85
Athleticism
59.56
Total Score
113.41
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Elite size, length and athleticism make Jones an intriguing early round prospect, but history of injuries and concerns over his football character could cause him to fall somewhat. Might have been miscast along the Irish defensive front as his playing style and body type appear to be much more suited further away from the nose spot. Jones' flashes will be tempting, but his lack of production and even snap count should be an immediate red flag along with the "proceed with caution" whispers coming from inside the program. If he can find consistent motivation, Jones could become a very good NFL starter in any defensive scheme. A true boom-or-bust prospect.
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Cleveland Browns
Round 3 • Pick 1
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Watching Ogunjobi play is like watching a more raw version of Sheldon Rankins and with a little less efficiency of movement. Like Rankins, Ogunjabi uses leverage, quickness, and strong hands to counter his average size. Size and below-average length will work against him for some teams, but others who covet disruptive defensive tackles who can play in the backfield and generate some pressure will be studying him closely. Has starting NFL potential.
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Houston Texans
Round 4 • Pick 35
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
While Watkins has had a productive, successful career at Clemson, it is hard to isolate the area of his game that he will call a definitive strength in the NFL. Watkins is athletic and may have rotational appeal to teams that covet active interior linemen. His top-heavy frame limits his anchor at the point of attack and if his motor isn't revved up, he gets put on skates too often against power. Watkins has some talent and his traits are NFL-worthy, but he could end up being a Day 3 selection who will need to play at a more consistent level in order to become a factor as a pro.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 7/8"
- Weight
- 310 lbs
- Arm
- 33 3/4"
- Hand
- 9 5/8"
- Wing
- 81 5/8"
Production
56.82
Athleticism
68.48
Total Score
125.30
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Disruptive defensive tackle with the initial quickness and power to become a factor for a one-gapping, upfield front if he can ever put it all together. Despite his flashes, Walker's career starts can be counted on one hand and 2016 was a complete loss of a season. NFL personnel men are likely to get harsh reviews from the Sooners coaching staff and teams will need to do their work on Walker's concussion situation, but his athleticism and potential give him a chance to become an NFL starter.
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New York Giants
Round 2 • Pick 23
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Prototypical Alabama defensive tackle who wins with leverage, power and technique. Tomlinson's powerful frame and ability to stack the run between the tackles could make him a scheme-flexible target in the draft. While he is likely to be drafted as a run bully, his history of operating in Alabama's stunt-and-twist-oriented defense could help keep him on the field on third downs for teams using a similar concept. Tomlinson has a chance to become an early starter and should work into a defensive line rotation immediately.
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Las Vegas Raiders
Round 3 • Pick 24
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Any evaluation of Vanderdoes is incomplete until studying 2014 and the Virginia game of 2015, but balancing that tape against his 2016 body of work will be the challenge. He's athletic and powerful, but his weight and health of his knee could be a concern. He has the talent to become a disruptive, productive starter if his body bounces back to his earlier form. If not, he's still a solid rotational defensive tackle.
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Philadelphia Eagles
Round 6 • Pick 30
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Athletic interior defender with the play traits and ability to play three-technique or nose tackle in the right scheme. Qualls' draft stock could be a hurt by a lack of desired length and a growing concern in scouting circles that he is a boom-or-bust prospect with concerns over his future weight and work ethic. He has the talent to become a solid, early-down run defender but is unlikely to ever factor as a pass rusher.
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Green Bay Packers
Round 3 • Pick 29
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Adams disappointed the scouting community with a pedestrian junior season that lacked passion and production. This season, he played with greater consistency of effort and found his way into the backfield far more often. Can be disruptive off the snap but is not the type of player to recover quickly if beaten early in the rep. He is a rotational defensive tackle for gap-attack defenses, but is unlikely to offer much as a pass rusher.
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Seattle Seahawks
Round 3 • Pick 38
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Phone booth defender who has good length and the power to fight for control at the point of attack. Jones' strength is his ability to play the run and he could be a physical fit for 3-4 teams looking to add a run defender to their linemen corps. His inability to get the quarterback will cap his draft slotting but he does have pro potential.
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Miami Dolphins
Round 5 • Pick 34
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Undersized three-technique who played with the punch and arm extension to set a strong edge even though he might be a better fit for a one-gap unit. Options could be limited as he lacks the mass to hold up against double teams, and he might be missing the traits to create quick wins as a pass rusher. He projects as a 4-3 rotational tackle with very little sub-package value.
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Los Angeles Chargers
Round 7 • Pick 7
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Lunch-pail player from a blue-collar background whose effort and motor will make him a favorite of coaches he plays for. What Rochell offers in effort, he lacks as a skilled pass rusher, and his inability to get after the quarterback will create a difficult challenge for him. While his best fit might be a 3-4 defensive end, he could be viewed as rotational defensive lineman with little to no third-down value. Rochell has third-day draft value with eventual starter potential if he can sharpen his pass-rush tools.
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Cincinnati Bengals
Round 4 • Pick 31
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Ryan Glasgow has helped to give Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh a level of toughness and dependability in the middle which has helped propel the Wolverines defense. He wants in on the action at all times and is at his best when he's able to play the man in front of him rather than having to get involved with Michigan's constantly twisting defensive front. Glasgow's rock 'em, sock 'em approach should appeal to defensive line coaches looking for high effort depth along their defensive front, but his inability to rush at an NFL level means he's unlikely to be more than a two-down player which could slide him to Day 3.
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Los Angeles Rams
Round 6 • Pick 5
PLAYER ANALYSIS
He's a three-technique only who lacks desired size and length, but his quickness and disruptive nature lead to consistent production week in and week out. Smart needs to be in an upfield scheme that takes advantage of his ability to play in the gaps. His draft stock will take a hit due to his lack of measurables, but he has NFL backup potential thanks to his ability to rush the passer.
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Miami Dolphins
Round 6 • Pick 10
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Taylor has consecutive seasons of good production in the pass-happy Big 12, but he lacks the consistent contact balance and anchor that teams will be looking for from an interior defender. His ability to disrupt off the snap with quickness and strength gives him a chance to get a foot in the door as a rotational tackle.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 305 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Athletic defensive tackle who has been more solid than good. Brown lacks the size along the interior but does come off the ball with some quickness and has moldable attributes. Brown has enough ability to become a rotational interior defender if a team can help him iron out his pad-level issues.
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Indianapolis Colts
Round 4 • Pick 37
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Stewart's girth, power and potential could lead a team to take him on the third day as a developmental run-stuffer capable of playing on the nose or at three-technique. Stewart is still very raw, but additional technique work could unleash a much more capable interior defender as he has the traits. The jump in competition will take some time to adjust to, but like other small school interior defenders before him, Stewart has the potential to work himself into a more prominent role within the first two or three years.
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Las Vegas Raiders
Round 7 • Pick 26
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Three-technique with good size and quickness, Hester plays with active hands and he has a shot to become a disruptive, rotational defensive tackle if he can continue to improve at the point of attack.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 3/8"
- Weight
- 301 lbs
- Arm
- 32 7/8"
- Hand
- 10 3/8"
- Wing
- 79 3/8"
Production
56.35
Athleticism
62.46
Total Score
118.81
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Penetrating three-technique tackle on the next level with some moldable pass-rush traits. Clements will always struggle to withstand NFL power at the point of attack unless he improves his pad level and overall anchor, but he might be able to flash enough to find a spot on a practice squad.
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Dallas Cowboys
Round 7 • Pick 28
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 317 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Nose tackle with a bulky lower half, but lacking the anchor expected from a two-gap interior defender. Brown has decent length and hand quickness and he's not an awful athlete, but his lateral quickness may not be where it needs to be to make plays along the interior. Brown lacks a big power trait and he's an unlikely pass rush option which means he may have to try and make a roster as a late-rounder or undrafted free agent.
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Dallas Cowboys
Round 7 • Pick 10
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Ivie doesn't have the power or mass to handle run-stopping duties at the point of attack and he is lacking the length teams want from 3-4 defenders. Ivie is a try-hard player who can eventually work himself into a favorable position, but he lacks the desired traits to produce on the pro level.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 300 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Has the size that makes him intriguing, but he plays too top-heavy and is unable to effectively own his space and fight off down blocks. Augusta needs to lose weight and try to improve his quickness which could bolster his run support potential.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'6"
- Weight
- 280 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Possesses the size and length of an old-school five-technique, but his inability to rush the passer and range at all in space makes him ill-fitted to today's brand of NFL defense. He could get a look in camp due to his measurables, but it will be tough for him to find a long-term home.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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