DRAFT TRACKER 2018
2018
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Washington Commanders
Round 1 • Pick 13
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Payne possesses one of the most impressive combinations of strength and athleticism that we've seen from an interior lineman. He will be the premier run-stuffer in this draft, but he may have enough in the pass rushing toolbox to project as a better pro than college pass rusher. Payne is a game-ready starter who immediately upgrades a defense's ability to slow the run. If teams view him as just a run-down player, then his draft value could fall a little, but he could become a Pro Bowl defender early in his career.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Round 1 • Pick 12
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Vea's tape can frustrating because he flashes star potential one series and then looks average the next. With that said, he's still very raw and should be judged by his ability rather than just his results as he should unlock his potential with more coaching. Vea has the size and power to play nose in an odd or even front and he could be targeted by 3-4 teams looking for dominant run defender on the end. He should work into a defensive line rotation immediately and has the ability to become a good NFL starter for years.
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Jacksonville Jaguars
Round 1 • Pick 29
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Talented defender with rare athletic ability and play traits. Bryan's lack of production is due to a lack of instincts and feel for the position and he's still in a developmental phase as a prospect. Bryan played inside at Florida but has the size and talent to play inside or outside. His instincts and feel are below average so his development could take time, but when he is a finished product, Bryan has the ability to become a disruptive, highly productive talent with a very high ceiling
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Las Vegas Raiders
Round 5 • Pick 3
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Hurst is an upfield three-technique who gets out of the blocks ahead of his competition as soon as the starter's pistol goes off. His ability to come out fast and low should create opportunities to become a disruptive penetrator, but he has to prove that he has the strength to play through redirect blocks and hold up against NFL interior linemen. Will need to be cleared medically at re-check after heart irregularities showed up at combine.
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Buffalo Bills
Round 3 • Pick 32
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Phillips plays a little upright and looks more like a guard than nose, but he definitely has the leverage and power to play to anchor and muddy the run game waters. Phillips has a feel for blocking schemes and is able to handle down blocks and double teams while allow linebackers to flow to the ball. As a former wrestler, he's a natural scrambler with non-traditional ways of finding the football and finding the quarterback. He has early starter potential and could find snaps on passing downs as well.
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Washington Commanders
Round 5 • Pick 26
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Settle has rare gifts for a big man with good mass, play strength, quickness, and agility. His substantial jump in production in 2017 was due to weight loss and additional conditioning that allowed him to play more snaps and play faster. He's a disruptive, versatile defensive lineman who offers enough pass rush potential to warrant reps on passing downs. Settle is a natural 4-3 fit but can play in a 3-4 as well. He has the potential to become a very good starter with a Pro Bowl ceiling if he controls his weight and maintains his conditioning.
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Kansas City Chiefs
Round 3 • Pick 11
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
It's hard to find "bad tape" for Nnadi. While NFL teams may see an undersized 4-3 nose tackle with limited pass rush value, I see a player with good power at the point of attack who can dislodge from single blocks and make plays. Nnadi has a good motor, active hands and enough pass rush ability to cause problems for blockers up front. Nnadi has the physical tools to play in one or two-gap schemes and has NFL starting ability.
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New York Jets
Round 6 • Pick 6
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Fatukasi is raw but talented and offers a well-built, versatile defender who can be played at a variety of positions by teams who employ varied defensive fronts. He needs to improve at the point of attack, but that could happen if he's asked to slant less and improves technique as a two-gapper. Fatukasi's flashes of power and disruption could be foreshadowing a future as a quality NFL starter with the ability to play on passing downs if he can reach his potential.
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New York Jets
Round 3 • Pick 8
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Shepherd is raw, but he could be well worth a team's time as a day two selection thanks to his NFL-caliber traits and his flashes as a pass rusher. Shepherd lined up inside in college, but may be better suited as a 4i or five-technique in a 3-4 front. While he won't be ready early on, he has the ability to become a productive NFL starter and his practices at the Senior Bowl showed that he could handle the step up in competition.
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Cincinnati Bengals
Round 5 • Pick 21
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Brown has decent NFL and plays as hard as anyone could want, but he doesn't have a resume filled with high impact plays because of his lack of explosiveness and overall quickness. Brown doesn't have the rush talent to stick at defensive end unless he does so in a 3-4 front. His weight gain up to 296 pounds at the Combine shows that he understands his living will likely be made as a high-energy, interior defender with the potential to disrupt.
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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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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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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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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 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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Los Angeles Chargers
Round 3 • Pick 20
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Strong player who plays his role along the North Carolina State defensive front, but he doesn't really shine in any single area. He's tough enough at the point of attack to give him a shot as a rotational defensive lineman if he's able to add a little more size, but his shot may come late or undrafted as he lacks the athletic traits and overall production teams will be looking for.
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New York Giants
Round 5 • Pick 2
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Athletic defensive tackle with the speed and quickness to make impact plays, but the lack of core strength to give up big plays against the run. McIntosh has developmental potential to work with and should take a big step forward once he learns to work his hands as a pass rusher. While he has disruptive potential, he has to get his play strength to a functional level in order to hold up as an every-down player. While teams will likely view him as a defensive tackle, McIntosh could fit as a base 4-3 end with the ability to reduce inside on passing downs.
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San Francisco 49ers
Round 7 • Pick 5
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Despite just one season as a full-time player, Taylor's combination of tape and his pro day workout has put him on the radar of teams looking for camp competition at defensive tackle. Taylor's durability could obviously be a hindrance for teams considering him, but he plays with good hands and balance at the point of attack and this season's play could be a sign of what he's capable of if he stays healthy.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 312 lbs
- Arm
- 32 1/2"
- Hand
- 10 1/4"
- Wing
- 78 1/4"
Production
53.53
Athleticism
51.44
Total Score
104.97
PLAYER ANALYSIS
NFL teams may very well take a look at Stallworth's relative lack of length and mass and immediately push him down the draft pile. That could be a mistake. Stallworth has some limitations and he may not be a factor on rush downs, but he carries a compact, powerful frame and outstanding body control to fight through contact and come out on the right side. His talented handwork could give him the early upper hand in NFL camps and he has the talent to become a solid rotational 4-3 tackle with a long career.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 295 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Powerful interior defender with who uses heavy, strong hands and adequate athletic ability to consistently disrupt offensive gameplans. Anderson plays an aggressive, pressing style that often creates early advantages and gives him the ability to recover when he's beaten early in the play. While he faces a step up in competition and may need to add more mass, he has enough talent to become a backup who may be able to handle nose and/or three-technique details.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 335 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Lampkin's size, strength, and inconsistency make him a sink-or-swim prospect who could become a future NFL starter or be out of the league in a year. Lampkin's frame and power give him a shot and could put him on the radar at multiple positions for both 3-4 and 4-3 defenses depending on defensive philosophy. He'll need to improve his hands and the consistency of his initial strike, but he's got undeniable ability to win at the point of attack if he can play with better technique and a better motor.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 3/4"
- Weight
- 301 lbs
- Arm
- 33 7/8"
- Hand
- 9 3/8"
- Wing
- 81 3/8"
Production
51.34
Athleticism
55.83
Total Score
107.17
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Wilson has an NFL frame that should be able to carry more functional muscle and mass. He flashes NFL talent and the ability to become much more than he is today, but it will take greater strength and a self-starting attitude. If Wilson takes and processes coaching, he could become a solid interior defender, but if not he may find early work as an average backup who will face challenges for his job each season.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 3/4"
- Weight
- 296 lbs
- Arm
- 31 3/4"
- Hand
- 9 1/8"
- Wing
- 75 1/4"
Production
62.33
Athleticism
55.73
Total Score
118.06
PLAYER ANALYSIS
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.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 7/8"
- Weight
- 321 lbs
- Arm
- 34"
- Hand
- 9 1/4"
- Wing
- 79 1/2"
Production
51.77
Athleticism
51
Total Score
102.77
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Atkins carries a wide frame and has adequate power but his inability to overwhelm interior blockers could limit his value to teams since he offers no help as a pass rusher. Atkins doesn't sport a wide, heavy base like many NFL nose tackles so additional weight may not automatically make him a more dominant force against the run. Atkins has the potential to become a rotational interior defender but doesn't appear to have a plus play trait that will provide him with a long and successful career.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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Kansas City Chiefs
Round 6 • Pick 24
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
McKenzie has an NFL frame and NFL bloodlines, but he doesn't always play as big as he needs to for what is expected of him. He has good upper body power, but needs to do a better job of taking command at the point of attack earlier in the rep. At this point, McKenzie is more of a project than prospect, but there are traits to work with for a team hoping to extract more than what he was able to give the Vols.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 301 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Laulile is an explosive, well-built defensive tackle who put himself back on the draft map with an impressive pro day workout that included a 4.83-second 40-yard dash (official time, but some scouts had faster times) at 301 pounds. Laulile's issues with an on-field fight and an academic suspension could hurt his draft chances, but they might not kill them. He's raw and his production certainly doesn't stand out, but his potential as a penetrating defensive tackle with the athletic ability to finish plays gives him a solid shot at becoming a practice squad player while teams get a feel for him.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 296 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Hector lacks the prototypical frame of an NFL three-technique, but he does have the active feet and the lower body strength to play strong through the edges. His frame and game are better-suited for an upfield, one-gapping defense. Hector lacks the consistency at the point of attack of teammate Deadrin Senat, but he posted more tackles for loss and sacks in three years than Senat did in four. Hector has some fans in scouting circles and could be a late round addition with a shot of becoming a backup in a 4-3 front.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5"
- Weight
- 295 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
While it would be easy to poke holes in Adams' pro prospects based upon his level of competition, it is worth noting that he dominated at that level for three straight years as both a run defender and a pass rusher. Adams has the initial quickness and feel as a penetrator to challenge the gaps and create some disruption. He could be an intriguing prospect with more work on his body type and skill set.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 295 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Squatty, but quick, Scott is a powerful three-technique with good athletic ability and agility to rummage around the pocket once he gets there. Some NFL teams may envision him as a shade nose in a 4-3 scheme, but he may have the ability to fit into either of those defensive tackle spots. His level of competition will be heavily scrutinized, but he may have the ability to make a roster as an undrafted free agent once he tightens up his hand work.
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Los Angeles Rams
Round 6 • Pick 21
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Three-year starter with an excellent motor to go along with above average toughness. Joseph's athletic ability and quickness serve him well as a run defender, but he is unlikely to be much of a factor as a pass rusher on the next level. Joseph will need to add mass, but he's got a shot to fit into a rotation as either a three-technique or shade nose in a 4-3 defense.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'0 3/4"
- Weight
- 298 lbs
- Arm
- 32 3/4"
- Hand
- 9 3/4"
- Wing
- 78 5/8"
Production
55.68
Athleticism
71.96
Total Score
127.64
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Henderson's draft position may not have much relevance to the type of football player he could become in the pros. He is clearly undersized as an NFL defensive lineman and teams will have to decide if they want to try him as a shade nose or a three-technique in a 4-3 front. However, none of that may matter as teams will have to decide if they view Henderson as a character concern worthy of working with as a pro.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 293 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Sheehy is tough as nails and did everything asked of him while at Wisconsin, but he's unlikely to check many of the physical boxes NFL teams will look for. He has pretty good upper body strength which is something he may have to build around, but his best shot might be as a backup defensive end on a 3-4 defense.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 275 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Sawyer has some interesting film to his name and teams could view him as a priority free agent with potential versatility on the next level. Sawyer may offer some value as a left end with the ability to reduce inside for hybrid fronts. He's a little undersized for the interior, but his ability to attack the gaps and disrupt blocking schemes could become a valuable asset if he's able to add more mass and play strength.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 295 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Mokofisi lacks the body composition and physical traits of an NFL player, but his flashes as an interior rusher are intriguing. He has natural power, good hand fighting and the lateral quickness to work to the guard's edge as a rusher. He doesn't have a natural position fit so making a roster will be tough, but if he can flash enough as a sub-package rusher, he might have a shot of finding a home at some point.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 308 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Gilmore possesses physical traits that could get him drafted on Day 3 even though his play was very average on tape. Gilmore may not have enough anchor to stay at the nose and he lacks the quickness to play three-technique. His best fit could be as a 3-4 end where he might be able to develop into a future run-stuffer if he can improve his instincts and technique. At this point, Gilmore is more project than prospect.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 319 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Played outside for UCF this season, but will likely be a nose on the next level. Pittman plays with heavy hands and a jarring punch to take early control at the line of scrimmage, but he lacks length and initial quickness. Pittman's power at the point of attack is a trait that teams can work with which gives him a shot at finding a backup role or an early practice squad designation.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
Round 7 • Pick 28
PLAYER ANALYSIS
With Frazier's size and strength, he likely would have found much more playing time in had he gone to Arkansas, but it's unlikely that his pro prospects would have been much different. Frazier has the mass and anchor to appeal to teams looking for competition as a run-clogger, but his lack of initial quickness, tackle range and upper body twitch makes him a longshot to become a factor in the NFL.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 5/8"
- Weight
- 315 lbs
- Arm
- 33"
- Hand
- 9 5/8"
- Wing
- 77 1/2"
Production
53.93
Athleticism
67.85
Total Score
121.78
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Scouts have serious concerns about Lotulelei's love of football and overall work ethic. He was slow and sloppy this season and his quickness suffered badly because of it. Teams looking to draft him will have to be leaning on his 2015 or 2016 tape because he was a reject in 2017. If he doesn't commit himself to the work it takes to be a pro, he will have a hard time sticking around.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 5/8"
- Weight
- 292 lbs
- Arm
- 33 1/4"
- Hand
- 10"
- Wing
- 79"
Production
51.85
Athleticism
64.28
Total Score
116.13
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Dickerson is a hard-charging defensive linemen who may be better-suited to a role as a 3-4 end. He plays hard but may not have a natural position or scheme fit as a pro. His lack of pass rush will likely hurt his draft stock, but he has enough upper body strength and quality hand work to give him a shot as a replacement-level backup.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5"
- Weight
- 300 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Hard-hat defensive tackle who gives an honest effort each snap, but lacks playmaking traits and plus talent as a run stopper or pass rusher. LaCouture has the size to compete for a backup role as a 3-4 defensive end, but may not have the necessary level of NFL talent to stick on a roster.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5"
- Weight
- 301 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
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.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 304 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
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.
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