DRAFT TRACKER 2018
2018
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Las Vegas Raiders
Round 3 • Pick 23
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
After watching Key closely for three seasons, it is accurate to say the 2017 version was the least exciting to date. Key's length and ability to slither around blockers to threaten the pocket has never been in question, but this season he lacked the necessary suddenness and conditioning to project as an effective pro. There are red flags with Key, but a strong Combine performance could go a long way in getting his draft stock back on track. He has the potential to become a productive edge rusher as a starting 3-4 outside linebacker or as a designated pass rusher in even fronts.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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New York Giants
Round 3 • Pick 5
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Hill is a one-gapping, upfield defensive tackle with decent athleticism who seems to be able to find the football at an adequate rate despite lacking some play strength. While Hill's production has been solid, he will have to develop more strength at the point of attack or become a more explosive upfield player to set himself apart and become a rotational defensive tackle.
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Dallas Cowboys
Round 7 • Pick 18
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Scarbrough can be a runaway locomotive, but he needs a long track to get rolling or his effectiveness will drop sharply. Scarbrough won't make tacklers miss, but he is a brute force who can add yardage to the end of runs. Scarbrough is a one-cut runner who is best in an under-center rushing attack where he can get carries in bunches. He has the talent to be an effective NFL running back, but durability concerns and a lack of pass catching ability could cap where teams are willing to consider drafting him. His explosive testing at the Combine could intrigue teams who had written him off previously.
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Kansas City Chiefs
Round 2 • Pick 14
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
After a relatively dormant first couple of seasons, Speaks turned his flashes into production while operating from a variety of positions along the Ole Miss front. He can be chippy and emotional on the field and needs to mature, but he has the talent and ability to continue getting better. He's inconsistent at the point of attack along the interior and his best fit could be at an end spot in a 3-4. He has the upside to become an eventual starter, but his floor must be taken into account.
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Cleveland Browns
Round 3 • Pick 3
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Has all the physical and athletic traits that a team could look for along the edge and he's versatile enough to play in an odd or even front. Thomas' draft grade is based much more on projection than production and he will need prove that he can convert coaching into success on the field as a pass rusher. Thomas has the potential to become a much better pro than college player, but his floor is lower than you might like.
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New York Jets
Round 4 • Pick 7
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Herndon's athletic ability will flash on tape, but his college production was pedestrian and he's still very raw. He has TE2 potential if he can improve his upper body strength and hand placement as a blocker. While Miami used him as a "run after the catch" option, NFL teams may lock in on his ability to threaten defenses on the second and third levels. Herndon has exciting athletic ability, but there is still plenty of room for improvement before he becomes a factor in the NFL.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
Round 3 • Pick 28
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Okorafor's size and potential will likely get him drafted earlier than where the tape says he should go. While he has plus physical traits, inconsistencies with balance and instincts could be a challenge to correct. He has the feet to handle speed rushers, but multi-move rushers could eat his lunch early on. Okorafor will need to play with much better consistency and toughness on the next level to become an average NFL starter.
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San Francisco 49ers
Round 5 • Pick 5
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Future slot corner who has the athleticism to handle mirror and match coverage and the toughness to step up and take on tackle responsibilities. Reed lacks size, but not heart. He's passionate and confident and outplays his height on a consistent basis. Reed's talent as a return specialist could gain him instant opportunities and his work won't hurt his cause. Reed has the mental and physical makeup to become a solid pro as both a return man and a sub-package cornerback.
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Cincinnati Bengals
Round 5 • Pick 14
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Harris struggles to squeeze routes in man coverage and can be beaten down the field, but he has good size and toughness and may offer a team the versatility of playing outside cornerback or safety. Harris needs to play with better anticipation to give him a head start on his transitions out of breaks, but he has a chance to be a decent backup at either cornerback or safety.
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Atlanta Falcons
Round 3 • Pick 26
PLAYER ANALYSIS
His squatty frame will limit his scheme fit to 4-3 teams looking for a shade nose in all likelihood. Senat is strong and efficient with a big man's game in a shorter man's body. While he's compact in frame, his arm length is decent and he has the hand quickness to win the initial battle to create a leveraged position. Senat's postseason (including an impressive bowl performance) has a chance to really bolster his stock and push him up the board.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 7/8"
- Weight
- 248 lbs
- Arm
- 30 3/4"
- Hand
- 9 1/4"
- Wing
- 76 1/4"
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Flowers may be viewed by some teams as a luxury, but he's the type of luxury item that will pay for itself over time. Flowers could be an early starter thanks to his ability to plug into so many roles for teams operating out of a variety of personnel groupings.
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Dallas Cowboys
Round 4 • Pick 16
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Armstrong is an intriguing prospect with the build and fluid athleticism of a shooting guard. Armstrong's drop in production can be attributed to a change in scheme that asked him to play run first and pass second. His game revolves around athletic ability over technique, but his poor forty times at both the Combine and his pro day could cause concerns. Armstrong has the tools and upside to become an eventual starter at outside linebacker in a 3-4.
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Kansas City Chiefs
Round 3 • Pick 36
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
What O'Daniel lacks in size and speed at the linebacker spot, he makes up for with production and consistency. He may not have the tools to become a quality full-time starter at linebacker, but his outstanding career as a special teams cover talent could be enough to earn him a roster spot and a place in the league for years to come.
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Miami Dolphins
Round 4 • Pick 23
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Smythe is a classic "Y" tight end who carries himself like an offensive lineman. He has the frame, toughness and ability to help do the dirty work as a run blocker for teams in need of toughness at the position. While Smythe can catch what is thrown to him, he's unlikely to be a targeted pass catcher on the next level. Smythe's particular talent as a run blocker should create an opportunity to become a solid starter for years to come.
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San Francisco 49ers
Round 3 • Pick 6
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Warner's future success could largely depend on who takes him and how they use him. While most will view him as an outside linebacker, Warner moves around like a big safety. With his instincts and cover skills in space, finding a hybrid role in sub-packages might be where he is best utilized. Warner's size, speed and workout at the Combine may play into his draft value more heavily than many other prospects. Warner should find immediate work as a backup who can help on special teams.
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Washington Commanders
Round 3 • Pick 10
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Three-year starter with experience taking snaps at both tackle spots, Christian possesses good overall athleticism and foot quickness with the arm length NFL evaluators covet. He needs to improve his upper body strength in order make better use of his length in pass protection and to help with redirect blocks. If Christian can improve his anchor and functional power, he could become an average starter, but if not, he will be a swing tackle trying to hold off competition for his job.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11 3/8"
- Weight
- 213 lbs
- Arm
- 31 1/4"
- Hand
- 9 3/4"
- Wing
- 76"
Production
68.95
Athleticism
98.46
Total Score
167.41
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Strong safety candidate with physical play demeanor to bolster a team's run support on the back end. Igwebuike is fearless as a downhill tackler and does a nice job of finding run fits when playing near the line. While he offers the ability to step inside on sub packages, he may lack the man cover talent to handle the slot and the instincts to make as many plays as teams would like from zone. He has some limitations, but he's an early performer on special teams with eventual starter potential.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 5/8"
- Weight
- 196 lbs
- Arm
- 32"
- Hand
- 9 5/8"
- Wing
- 77 1/4"
Production
66.16
Athleticism
71.36
Total Score
137.52
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Hill has the size, strength and athletic ability that teams covet at cornerback, but his maturity issues will force teams to have early conversations about whether or not he will be on their board. Hill made tremendous strides as a cover man this year and has the potential to take yet another big step forward once he trusts his footwork and becomes less grabby. His instincts and physicality in run support could allow teams to consider moving him to safety at some point. If Hill runs well at the Combine, that could override potential maturity issues.
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Denver Broncos
Round 3 • Pick 35
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Yiadom looks long and lean, but he plays with adequate strength in disrupting routes and has the aggressiveness to challenge and muddle the catch-point. He's more aware than instinctive, but can handle both zone and press-man responsibilities. Yiadom's special teams value may move him ahead of similar cornerbacks in this draft. His man coverage skills need more work, but he has the talent to go from backup to starter within a couple of seasons.
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Green Bay Packers
Round 4 • Pick 33
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Moore followed up a strong junior campaign with an equally impressive senior season. While Missouri's offensive scheme made things easy on him and allowed him to rely on his athletic ability to succeed, he has the size, speed and talent to be able to succeed beyond what was asked of him in college. Moore is still raw and will need time to expand his knowledge and feel for the position, but he has the talent to become a WR3 or WR2 within the first two or three years.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'9 3/4"
- Weight
- 201 lbs
- Arm
- 31 1/2"
- Hand
- 8 1/8"
- Wing
- 75 1/4"
Production
61.35
Athleticism
73.28
Total Score
134.63
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Jackson is a physical cornerback with quality size and an impressive ability to challenge and disrupt in press coverage. With just two years of major college experience, Jackson is on track to continue his education at the position while likely finding a suitable match for his particular talents. He doesn't have great long speed or short-area acceleration to match routes, but he's more than capable of handling bump-and-run coverage and all forms of zone. Jackson needs to improve his ball skills, but has eventual starting talent.
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Green Bay Packers
Round 5 • Pick 35
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Four-year punter who is able to work for distance, hang time or placement whenever he needs. He's been a consistent performer who operates well under pressure and possesses soft hands to handle poor snaps. He has the talent and play traits to become a long-time NFL starter.
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Los Angeles Rams
Round 6 • Pick 18
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Demby is a well-built, wide-framed college tackle who projects inside to guard. He's naturally strong with some pop at the point of attack, but his ability to sustain is inconsistent due to his lack of bend and inconsistent hand usage. Demby may be more solid than good as a run blocker, but his experience at tackle and his traits in pass protection could help him stand out for a pass-heavy offense looking to shore up a leaky interior. Demby has the traits and talent to become an eventual starter.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'6 1/2"
- Weight
- 317 lbs
- Arm
- 36 1/4"
- Hand
- 10"
- Wing
- 88 1/2"
Production
53.85
Athleticism
73.56
Total Score
127.41
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Jones-Smith's tape will be disappointing if you are looking for athleticism and effective run blocking, but his ability to utilize his long arms as a deterrent to pass rushers is sure to get the attention of NFL teams looking for plus traits. If he checks out medically, he could be a day three selection with the ability to compete for a future starting spot at right tackle. His case could be helped or hurt depending on whether or not teams see him as a viable swing tackle option or even a guard prospect.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 3/8"
- Weight
- 249 lbs
- Arm
- 33 1/2"
- Hand
- 10 1/2"
- Wing
- 80"
Production
60.60
Athleticism
51
Total Score
111.60
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Holland doesn't have a shredded physique and could struggle with some of his athletic testing at the Combine, but he's a hard-nosed player who found a way to consistently harass quarterbacks in 2017. Holland wins as a rusher with a smart approach, good angles and plus play strength. While he has athletic limitations, his play strength and aggression will fit on an NFL roster. His rush ability could make him a solid rotational edge rusher with solid starter potential.
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Los Angeles Rams
Round 6 • Pick 2
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Kelly is a little undersized but is a tough runner and capable pass catcher who has the potential to play all three downs if needed. He can add additional yardage with plus contact balance and an ability to push through tackles, but his average burst between the tackles and around the edge could mean heÂ’ll have to live the life of a grinder. Kelly is a solid committee back with the ability to handle full-time duties if called upon.
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Philadelphia Eagles
Round 4 • Pick 30
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Sweat has the length, frame and athletic qualities to fit right in as a 3-4 SAM or rush linebacker, but he needs to go to school with a position coach or a talented veteran to help unlock his pass rush potential. Sweat's initial quickness and issues with contact balance could hinder his ability to play with his hand down. He has the ability to become a decent NFL starter but there is a wide disparity between his ceiling and floor thanks to concerns surrounding the current and future health of his knee.
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Houston Texans
Round 4 • Pick 3
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Lanky speed merchant with an ability to take the top off of a defense as well as handle the nickel and dime action underneath. Coutee's lack of route experience and play strength could lead to a bumpy initial season, but his ability to separate both vertically and out of his breaks should make him a coveted slot target capable of adding chunk plays to an offense or return game in need of some juice.
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Carolina Panthers
Round 7 • Pick 24
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Norton is a run-plugging nose tackle with the potential to fit in either odd or even fronts. He has the size and strength to beat single blocks and hang in against double teams, but won't offer much help as a pocket-pusher against the pass. He doesn't offer special physical traits so it is unlikely he will get over-drafted, but he has a specific value and should continue to improve as a run defender with more coaching and improved technique.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 192 lbs
- Arm
- 30 1/8"
- Hand
- 9 3/8"
- Wing
- 73 3/8"
Production
58.53
Athleticism
71.76
Total Score
130.29
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Toliver was a top-rated recruit who was largely disappointing relative to expectations at LSU. However, his play showed improvement this season and he has the size and physical ability that teams are typically willing to bet on. Toliver lacks premium ball skills but his size and physicality could be a good match for a zone-heavy unit or with a potential move to safety. Toliver's value lies more in his traits than his production and teams will have to weigh his future potential against his past history -- both on and off the field.
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Jacksonville Jaguars
Round 7 • Pick 12
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Traits-based edge prospect who possesses strength, speed and power, but is more of a project at this point than a game-ready talent. Jacobs looks the part and should test well, but he needs to improve his technique as both a pass rusher and as an edge-setter. Jacobs got lost for awhile behind the depth at his position at Wisconsin, but he has the explosiveness and the potential to become a much more impactful pro player than he was in college.
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Tennessee Titans
Round 6 • Pick 25
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Tall, rhythm passer with good natural accuracy and years of quality production who is much more comfortable working the perimeter and against man coverage. Falk's lack of protection and average mobility has lead to a tremendous amount of sacks and quarterback hits that may have taken a toll on him. While he can throw with touch and accuracy, his deep and intermediate accuracy dipped this season. There are some holes that could be hard to correct in Falk's game and "average starter" may be his ceiling.
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Cincinnati Bengals
Round 3 • Pick 14
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Jefferson has the desired combination of height, weight, speed that teams covet and draft, but his career production never matched his athletic traits. He lacks the instincts and play demeanor to be a middle linebacker and could move to a weakside linebacker spot in a 4-3 to take advantage of his athletic gifts. Jefferson has athletic talent, but needs to play with more of a glass-eating mentality to fit in with NFL linebackers. He has eventual starter talent and should become a very good core special teamer.
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Las Vegas Raiders
Round 7 • Pick 10
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Long target with good size and functional speed. Ateman played in a vertical offense that took advantage of subpar secondaries in his conference and should fit into a West Coast offense as a pro. His frame and ball skills give him instant credibility as a jump ball threat in the red-zone while he continues to hone his skill set. Ateman should be an early backup with a chance to climb the ladder on the depth chart.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
Round 5 • Pick 11
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Allen is a punishing, downhill banger with good size and the attitude of a linebacker in run support. He's a little limited in terms of his lateral movement and agility and is at his best when allowed to flow downhill. Tape appears to show a lack of long speed and his forty time seems to back that up. Allen's game is a little limited, but he has the toughness and tackle production of a future starter who does his best work near the line of scrimmage.
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Carolina Panthers
Round 4 • Pick 36
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Slender, productive pass rush specialist who features an outstanding upfield burst, but an alarming lack of anchor. While Haynes could get a trial as an early down 3-4 rush linebacker due to his pass rush potential, he isn't built to handle the physical nature of NFL run games. Haynes is a likely fit for teams looking for a designated pass rusher for sub-packages, but he'll need to become more toolsy and unpredictable as an NFL rusher if he wants to duplicate the success he had in college.
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Arizona Cardinals
Round 3 • Pick 33
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Consistent center prospect with some position flex and incredible durability dating all the way back to his high school days. Cole relies on athleticism over power and will have to improve his hand usage and balance in order to match up against the talent he will see on the next level. While he has two years of starting experience at tackle, he's too inconsistent in protection to hold up there for very long. Cole could become an early starter, but his ceiling might not be higher than average starter.
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Los Angeles Rams
Round 5 • Pick 10
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Kiser's impressive production didn't happen on accident and teams will have to weigh his consistent ability to make plays with his modest athletic ability and overall play speed. Kiser is a banger built to play inside the box, but he has limited range and may not offer much coverage ability. Unless he runs well and puts together a solid workout, he could fall in this draft, but his toughness and production give him a shot to be a backup.
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Dallas Cowboys
Round 5 • Pick 34
PLAYER ANALYSIS
White saw major downturns in every important passing category this year, but evaluators will have to balance his inconsistent play against the porous protection he got. White has good size and a live arm which is enough to get him drafted, but if he doesn't do a better job of recognizing blitzes and making decisions faster, his arm talent won't matter. White has QB3 potential with a shot to move up the ladder as a backup.
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Las Vegas Raiders
Round 4 • Pick 10
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Nelson is fairly well-built, but lacks desired height and length for the perimeter and his position fit could be fluid depending on team philosophy and scheme. It is extremely rare for a defender to log over 40 passes defensed during his career and not land a single interception so teams will have to decide how they categorize Nelson's "ball skills" -- especially in light of his high interference numbers. Nelson is a competitor with adequate athleticism as a man cover corner who looks the part of an average NFL starter, but may see his draft grade slip due to his recent injury.
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Indianapolis Colts
Round 4 • Pick 4
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Hines has dual-threat talent but doesn't have the size for full-time work at running back and is in need of much more work as a receiver. Hines' value to teams could rest upon how they envision using him. It is possible that he benefits from the success of Saints rookie Alvin Kamara with teams looking to plug him into that role, but he's not on Kamara's level. Hines is a linear runner whose ability to cut and burst would fit with teams looking for a change of pace back in an outside zone running scheme.
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Los Angeles Rams
Round 5 • Pick 23
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Okoronkwo doesn't possess the height, weight and length teams usually want on the edge and he doesn't have the bend or athletic traits to supersede his deficiencies. With that said, he's solidly built and plays with good aggression and motor. He lacks the physical and athletic traits that would make him a more dangerous NFL rusher, but he flashes some explosiveness and has enough room for improvement that he should develop into a solid NFL backup with eventual starter potential.
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Carolina Panthers
Round 3 • Pick 21
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Denver Broncos
Round 3 • Pick 7
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Freeman became the leading rusher in Oregon history thanks to talent, consistency and elite productivity. Freeman's high number of career carries will bother some teams as he doesn't appear to play as fast as he did earlier in his career. He has outstanding size and is a natural runner with good vision who could step into an early starter's role -- especially if teams believe he can handle third down snaps as well.
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Los Angeles Chargers
Round 5 • Pick 18
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Burly, barrel-chested center who plays with good balance, body control and consistency. Quessenberry is average with his movements and isn't all that powerful as a drive blocker, but he does generate some pop at the point of attack and he's solid all the way around. He may offer guard flexibility as well which could mean an early stint as a backup with a role as eventual starter at center.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'0 3/8"
- Weight
- 230 lbs
- Arm
- 30 3/4"
- Hand
- 8 5/8"
- Wing
- 75"
Production
67.59
Athleticism
64.78
Total Score
132.37
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Highly instinctive linebacker who combines a keen sense of play direction with a feel for the optimal angles to fill up the stat sheet. Scales may lack desired size and speed, but his 36 tackles for loss and 13 sacks over the last two seasons should give an indication of his playmaking ability. Evaluators may hem and haw over where to take him, but he has the football intelligence, motor and skill to continue finding tackles as an eventual NFL starter at inside linebacker or as a 4-3 SAM.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
Round 1 • Pick 28
PLAYER ANALYSIS
While younger brother Trumaine may get the headlines in this year's draft, Terrell is a quality prospect in his own right. Edmunds has size and burst which are coveted traits at the position. He has man cover talent against big targets and should step right into a role on the coverage units for special teams. Edmunds is at his best near the line of scrimmage and has eventual starter potential, but inconsistencies as an open field tackler may be a cause for concern in some NFL war rooms.
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New Orleans Saints
Round 3 • Pick 27
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Smith possesses average NFL size, but unusually long arms. While there is clearly room for more consistency with finishing catches outside his frame, he does have the ball skills and ability to go up and over opponents to win the downfield throws. Smith's easy acceleration in space creates workable advantages early in routes, but he'll need to keep improving on his press release technique. Smith should challenge for a spot at WR4/WR5, but his his ceiling is a little limited.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 5/8"
- Weight
- 288 lbs
- Arm
- 34"
- Hand
- 10 5/8"
- Wing
- 81"
Production
62.58
Athleticism
71.21
Total Score
133.79
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Thompson is a tough, athletic three-technique who offers an adequate combination of disruption and strength at the point of attack. Though he's known as a player who plays with pain, his inability to stay healthy clearly had an impact on his lack of production this season. If Thompson's medicals check out, he could find work as a rotational defensive tackle for a 4-3 defense and may work himself into an eventual starter role.
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Minnesota Vikings
Round 5 • Pick 20
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Conklin requires tape study from both 2016 and 2017 as his preseason foot injury appeared to create some limitations for him athletically. He's a capable receiver, but he isn't going to make a living as a pass-catching tight end. Conklin shows the aptitude and attitude to handle blocking duties inline or as a move tight end, but his draft stock could depend on his medicals and how he tests at the Combine.
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