DRAFT TRACKER 2018

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.

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.