DRAFT TRACKER 2018

King is a long cover corner who possesses the ball skills and competitiveness teams look to develop. His lack of initial burst from transitions could be a big concern as NFL receivers will be able to open some throwing windows against him. King has the play traits to be a solid zone corner with the potential to handle bump-and-run work as long as he has some help behind him.

Davidson isn't just a rare 6-foot-7 punter, he also happens to be left-footed, which will immediately appeal to teams who covet a left-footed specialist. Davidson is outstanding at manipulating the ball on punts of 50 yards or longer but has to prove he can kick with better hang time moving forward.

Originally a Tennessee Vols signee, Ferguson has done a nice job of finding his footing despite playing for two offensive coordinators in his two seasons at Memphis. His thin frame combined with lapses in pocket poise make it tough to see him becoming anything more than a mid-level backup in the pros.

Former Australian Rugby player who is starting from scratch in his attempt to transition from rugby to football. Mailata has never played a down of American football so attempting to learn the tackle position and perform it at the highest level makes this an extremely daunting challenge. What Mailata does have is rare size and physical gifts with the movement skills that give him a chance at a very challenging position. His pro day numbers were outstanding (40: 5.12 seconds; VJ: 28 inches; BJ: 8-10; short shuttle: 4.67 seconds; 3-cone: 8.03 seconds; bench: 22 lifts). Mailata has a good chance of being drafted as a long-shot ticket that an NFL team hopes they will be able to cash in a few years down the line.

Hicks is an average sized runner with modest rushing talent but interesting potential as a pass-catching option out of the backfield. Hicks has relatively light feet and decent agility, but lacks the vision and patience needed to create additional yardage within the scheme. While Hicks can help as a pass catcher, his inability to burst and break tackles could limit his NFL opportunities.

Redfield was a five-star prospect when he made his way to Notre Dame and showed early signs of becoming an intimidating banger with good size and speed. However, missed meetings, poor decision making and failed drug tests permanently altered his collegiate path and may have also taken a toll on his football performance. Redfield has some traits and some talent to work with, but it may not be enough to get drafted considering his checkered past.

Martin is a thin-framed receiver with the potential to work outside or from the slot. He has natural feel in space that could become much more fine-tuned if he buys into coaching and hones his route-running. He appears to be an average athlete with average speed which won't help his NFL case considering the negative review he is likely to get from the previous coaching staff. Martin has some talent, but he will need to mature and buy all the way in as a pro if he wants to stick around with a team.

Smith is an early entrant into the draft after a two-year starting run for a highly successful program. He is a free safety only due to his lack of size, but he doesn't play with the instincts and anticipation teams look for from a ball-hawking centerfielder up top. Smith could help himself if he runs well, but size limitations, tackle inconsistencies and limited ball production are usually difficult to overcome as a prospect.

Big wide receiver who was heavily targeted and routinely big-bodied the lesser talented cornerbacks who tried to stand in his way. Gibson lacks long speed to threaten NFL-caliber cornerbacks down the field and may not have the route sharpness to uncover underneath. While a move to tight end would seem to benefit Gibson's chances, his struggles at Shrine Game practices may lead teams to believe that he won't be able to handle a step up in competition.

While Drew Brown has the same willingness to go tackle that his brother Kris had as a kicker at Nebraska and in the NFL, he doesn't have the same leg strength. Unless Brown can get into a camp and prove he can hit kickoffs deeper and make 50-plus yard kicks on a more regular basis, he is unlikely to have a pro career.