DRAFT TRACKER 2018

Every-down running back with the ability to alter the course of an offense and become a face of the franchise-type player. Barkley has the rare ability to create additional yardage through elusiveness, speed, vision and feel for space in the open field. While he has been tasked with carrying a heavy load at Penn State, their decision to limit his carries somewhat this season could help Barkley headed into his rookie season. Barkley is a buffet runner who thrives with the more plates you give him and he has a chance to become an early All-Pro no matter which team takes him.

If you are looking for a tight end who can line up and help in the running game, he's not your guy. However, if you want a pass-catcher who can get open and has the ball skills to win against linebackers and safeties, he might be your guy. Gesicki needs to improve his play strength and his issues as a blocker could limit the amount of teams who will target him, but he has a chance to become one of the better pass catching tight ends in the league.

Four-year starter and one of the team leaders who helped to turn Penn State's fortunes around. Big slot who lacks shiftiness from the slot, but is able to uncover with disciplined, consistent routes. Much like his athletic ability, his production was solid, but nothing special. While his size is a bonus for teams who like big-bodies in the slot, how he runs and tests could go a long way into if and when he gets drafted. He could land on the back end of the roster, but it needs to be the right team.

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.

Experienced guard prospect with NFL size who has faced quality competition across from him in each of his four years at Penn State. Mahon is a decent athlete who is reliable in space, but he should be able to fit into any run scheme. Mahon has the talent to become a decent backup, but still has room to improve in pass protection and as a block finisher.

Slot corner who plays with good anticipation from zone and who has adequate athletic ability and foot quickness to compete in man coverage. Haley's lack of size and inconsistency as a tackler will be a concern for teams. Haley has enough twitch and cover talent to offer up competition at the slot and his four years of experience on Penn State's special teams units could help his cause.

Apke's production in key indicators for the position, like ball production and tackle consistency, are lacking. With just one year as a full-time starter, there simply isn't enough impressive tape to get excited about. He has decent size and could put together a solid workout, but may not offer enough range in coverage or thump as a tackler to ever be a full-time contributor. Apke may need to find his niche on special teams to earn any early playing time.

Cabinda has NFL toughness and offers an impressive ability to challenge and win against blockers inside the box, but his lack of athleticism could make finding a home on an NFL roster a challenge unless he can shine on special teams. Cabinda is a former high school running back who may have the potential as a lead blocker to warrant reps at fullback in camp.

Blacknall is a size/speed prospect with the traits to have teams clamoring for him as a priority free agent, but a lack of tape to justify a selection. While Blacknall will be considered a field-stretcher, he does flash intriguing short-area quickness that could benefit him with more extended route work on a practice squad. Blacknall's ball skills and instincts are average to below average, but his physical traits give him a shot despite his lack of impact on the collegiate level.

Defensive tackle with decent athleticism but a troubling lack of play strength. Cothran is a try hard interior defender who will have to live in the weight room and also become a much better hand fighter to have a shot in the pros. He does have the foot quickness to open some doors with penetration, but he's too easily redirected to finish with high impact production.

Two-year starter with decent power at the point of attack, but a lack of functional athletic ability to handle all of the duties necessary to make plays inside. Cothren isn't going to win the eyeball test and won't blow teams away with his testing at pro day. He should be a longshot to make a roster unless he opens eyes in the post-season.