DRAFT TRACKER 2018
2018
DRAFT TRACKER
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Jacksonville State
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Buffalo Bills
Round 5 • Pick 17
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Intriguing prospect with good size and physicality who is just learning to play cornerback. Neal has limitations in coverage but may factor as a bump and run specialist. Neal lacks the ball production and instincts of a high safety, but he has the toughness to play near the line of scrimmage and the cover talent to match up against tight ends. Neal's position fit could depend on scheme as well as how he ends up running. He has NFL traits and could become a productive backup or eventual starter.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10 1/8"
- Weight
- 198 lbs
- Arm
- 31 5/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/4"
- Wing
- 76 1/8"
Production
54.65
Athleticism
67.28
Total Score
121.93
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Thomas is a change of pace back with plus athletic ability and agility, who can be too eager to turn every run into a big play. He will need to run with better patience and discipline to keep running back coaches from staying in his face. Thomas is able to create yardage through burst, elusiveness and yards after contact, but he lacks consistency from run to run. Thomas needs work, but he has the talent to potentially attract attention late on Day 3.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 1/4"
- Weight
- 242 lbs
- Arm
- 32"
- Hand
- 9 1/8"
- Wing
- 76"
Production
54.65
Athleticism
51
Total Score
105.65
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Extremely productive edge player who wins with burst off the snap and a relentless motor. Jackson is more furious than fluid which worked against his level of competition but won't take him nearly as far as a pro. Despite the fact that he lacks dynamic movement and a diversified rush plan, there is something about his play strength and urgency that has the look of a pro player. While he's limited, he has a shot find a roster as a late-round backup.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst
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