DRAFT TRACKER 2018

Sam is an inside linebacker who has the ability to swing over to a WILL spot if needed. He absolutely "looks the part" and he's got the play strength necessary for handling inside linebacker duties. Scouts have questions about his overall football character and his play speed is a little below the NFL norm for the position. Sam's athletic numbers were average at the Combine, but they look good enough on tape. His timed speed could cause him to drop a round or even two, but he has enough talent to become a solid NFL backup who can step into starting reps if needed.

Ballage looks great on the hoof and should test well at the Combine, but his lack of decisiveness and vision make it hard to envision him as a full-time RB1. Ballage can do a little of this and a little of that, but a team will need to have a clear-cut plan for how to use him. Ballage's size and athletic ability will appeal to teams as will his ability to play on third downs and return kicks.

Despite adding more girth to his frame, Wicker struggled to stand up to pure power once blockers got rolling downhill on him. He's competitive and uses his hands and initial quickness to find favorable angles against the run and as a rusher. He may need to be paired with a defense using a hybrid front so he has a chance to become a rotational, interior rusher.

Lean, athletic guard who has the quickness to make reach blocks and backside cut-offs on the second level, but is unable to consistently handle the man in front of him. Jones will have to play in a zone-scheme rushing attack to try and mitigate his strength deficiencies, but his issues carrying weight on his frame could haunt him on the next level and will likely force a move to center.

Stocky power back with willingness to attack each run with physicality but lacking the burst and vision to make his job any easier. He doesn't have the special teams or pass-catching production to excite teams so he may have to try and earn a spot as an undrafted free agent.