DRAFT TRACKER 2018
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Tennessee Titans
Round 2 • Pick 9
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Landry lacks premium size, but his burst, stride length and ability to dip and rip around the edge give him special potential as an edge rusher. Landry lacks strength at the point of attack and may be a designated pass rusher early in his career. While he can play standing for 3-4 teams, he's at his best with his hand in the dirt as a rusher. Landry can get by as an NFL rusher with just speed and athleticism, but he has an opportunity to become a Pro Bowler if he can improve his hand usage and develop an inside counter.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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New York Giants
Round 3 • Pick 2
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Carter was a five-star prospect and one of the most heralded players in the nation when he was recruited by Georgia but he never made the impact expected of him as a Bulldog. However, Carter played with increased toughness and confidence this year and his NFL potential began to reassert itself once again. Carter is an outside linebacker in a 3-4 or 4-3 with sideline-to-sideline range and the tools to become a productive edge rusher in sub-packages. He needs to add more bulk, but he is a future NFL starter.
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Indianapolis Colts
Round 2 • Pick 20
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Explosive edge defender with the coveted traits of an NFL pass rusher. Turay is still behind on feel and skill in that area and will need to develop a go-to move and a workable counter to beat NFL tackles. However, his ability to chase and tackle could translate right away. Turay splashed at Senior Bowl practices and certainly helped his cause to go on day two of the draft.
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Los Angeles Chargers
Round 2 • Pick 16
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Flashes the athletic traits and speed off the edge that teams will be looking for but the overall tape is very uneven. Nwosu may not have the edge strength to handle run downs, however, if he tests well at the Combine as expected, teams may fall in love with his burst and eyeball a future role as a designated pass rusher.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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Las Vegas Raiders
Round 3 • Pick 23
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
After watching Key closely for three seasons, it is accurate to say the 2017 version was the least exciting to date. Key's length and ability to slither around blockers to threaten the pocket has never been in question, but this season he lacked the necessary suddenness and conditioning to project as an effective pro. There are red flags with Key, but a strong Combine performance could go a long way in getting his draft stock back on track. He has the potential to become a productive edge rusher as a starting 3-4 outside linebacker or as a designated pass rusher in even fronts.
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Dallas Cowboys
Round 4 • Pick 16
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Armstrong is an intriguing prospect with the build and fluid athleticism of a shooting guard. Armstrong's drop in production can be attributed to a change in scheme that asked him to play run first and pass second. His game revolves around athletic ability over technique, but his poor forty times at both the Combine and his pro day could cause concerns. Armstrong has the tools and upside to become an eventual starter at outside linebacker in a 3-4.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 3/8"
- Weight
- 249 lbs
- Arm
- 33 1/2"
- Hand
- 10 1/2"
- Wing
- 80"
Production
60.60
Athleticism
51
Total Score
111.60
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Holland doesn't have a shredded physique and could struggle with some of his athletic testing at the Combine, but he's a hard-nosed player who found a way to consistently harass quarterbacks in 2017. Holland wins as a rusher with a smart approach, good angles and plus play strength. While he has athletic limitations, his play strength and aggression will fit on an NFL roster. His rush ability could make him a solid rotational edge rusher with solid starter potential.
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Philadelphia Eagles
Round 4 • Pick 30
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Sweat has the length, frame and athletic qualities to fit right in as a 3-4 SAM or rush linebacker, but he needs to go to school with a position coach or a talented veteran to help unlock his pass rush potential. Sweat's initial quickness and issues with contact balance could hinder his ability to play with his hand down. He has the ability to become a decent NFL starter but there is a wide disparity between his ceiling and floor thanks to concerns surrounding the current and future health of his knee.
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Jacksonville Jaguars
Round 7 • Pick 12
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Traits-based edge prospect who possesses strength, speed and power, but is more of a project at this point than a game-ready talent. Jacobs looks the part and should test well, but he needs to improve his technique as both a pass rusher and as an edge-setter. Jacobs got lost for awhile behind the depth at his position at Wisconsin, but he has the explosiveness and the potential to become a much more impactful pro player than he was in college.
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Carolina Panthers
Round 4 • Pick 36
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Slender, productive pass rush specialist who features an outstanding upfield burst, but an alarming lack of anchor. While Haynes could get a trial as an early down 3-4 rush linebacker due to his pass rush potential, he isn't built to handle the physical nature of NFL run games. Haynes is a likely fit for teams looking for a designated pass rusher for sub-packages, but he'll need to become more toolsy and unpredictable as an NFL rusher if he wants to duplicate the success he had in college.
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Los Angeles Rams
Round 5 • Pick 23
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Okoronkwo doesn't possess the height, weight and length teams usually want on the edge and he doesn't have the bend or athletic traits to supersede his deficiencies. With that said, he's solidly built and plays with good aggression and motor. He lacks the physical and athletic traits that would make him a more dangerous NFL rusher, but he flashes some explosiveness and has enough room for improvement that he should develop into a solid NFL backup with eventual starter potential.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 1/4"
- Weight
- 254 lbs
- Arm
- 31 1/2"
- Hand
- 10 1/4"
- Wing
- 76 1/8"
Production
70.08
Athleticism
81.97
Total Score
152.05
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Mata'afa is a challenge to project based on the fact that his tape features him as an interior lineman who won with quickness when matched against players who were 50-70 pounds heavier than he was. He has the size of a 3-4 outside linebacker but may lack the athletic traits and skill level as a rusher to fit right in. His motor and desire give him a chance to become a high-end special teams star and teams might be wise to utilize Mata'afa as an interior rusher in sub-packages.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 255 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Ostman combines impressive hand work with optimal leverage and play strength to unleash game-long challenges against his competition. However, it will be much tougher to succeed with his linear playing style against longer, stronger competition in the NFL. Ostman may lack desired size attributes but he has enough working in his favor to give him a shot at making a team as a backup 3-4 outside backer with special teams value.
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Chicago Bears
Round 6 • Pick 7
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Fitts simply hasn't been able to stay at full strength over the last two seasons and it takes heavy digging to find good tape against quality competition because of it. He could be a target for 3-4 teams as a strong-side outside linebacker, but a lack of anchor at the point of attack could chase him into competition for a role as designated pass rusher. He has the talent and traits to play at a higher level than his current grade, but he'll have to prove he can stay healthy.
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Houston Texans
Round 6 • Pick 40
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Kalambayi is a well-built athlete with adequate strength, above average wingspan and sudden feet who hasn't been able to match the production to his traits. Kalambayi looks the part and will test well, but his lack of instincts and feel as a pass rusher could leave teams frustrated. His strength at the point of attack and ability to handle and work around edge blockers may be a little bit underrated. Kalambayi has the talent to become a backup 3-4 SAM linebacker and with high-end special teams potential.
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Minnesota Vikings
Round 6 • Pick 44
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Aruna's height, weight, length and athleticism are almost sure to get him targeted by teams looking to mine a diamond from his traits. He appears to be a ways away from becoming a factor on the pro level, but he did show interesting flashes as a 3-4 end this season. Aruna flashes as a rusher, but may not have the ability to get after the quarterback as often as teams would like from a traits-based prospect. Aruna is a developmental prospect, but after putting together a huge combine, he will be drafted early than where the tape would dictate.
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Seattle Seahawks
Round 6 • Pick 12
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Martin is a tough, smart edge defender with the willingness to do whatever is asked of him. Despite playing at under 240 pounds, Martin has lined up as a defensive end and rushed from a nose-guard spot in some sub-package situations. He's undersized to be a full-time 3-4 outside linebacker on run downs, but he's got the upfield speed to warrant consideration as a sub-package rusher. Martin's size and testing numbers are close enough to former teammate's, Haason Reddick, that he might be able to transition into a role as a backup inside linebacker.
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Los Angeles Rams
Round 6 • Pick 31
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Long-limbed and angular with physical traits but a lack of power at the point of attack, Young is still in the process of recovery after a devastating hip injury suffered in his bowl game in 2015. Young's tape near the end of the year was substantially better than early on and there is a chance he could round back into his old form, but Combine medicals will be essential in giving him that chance. A move from 4-3 end to a role as stand-up outside linebacker could benefit him.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 266 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Love plays with an excellent motor and above average skill-set as a pass-rusher relative to his overall production. While he got home for just five sacks this season, he displayed an ability to stress the pocket from a variety of angles and rush points. Love uses quick, effective hands to play around blocks, but his lack of production against the run may cause teams to view him as more of a designated pass rusher. Love has enough size and athleticism for consideration as a backup rush linebacker or a 4-3 end.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 1/8"
- Weight
- 248 lbs
- Arm
- 31 3/4"
- Hand
- 9 5/8"
- Wing
- 76 1/2"
Production
64.27
Athleticism
53.55
Total Score
117.82
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Adeniyi is a try-hard, aggressive rusher who has been able to give blockers all they could handle inside his conference. While he clearly possesses good power and toughness, he lacks the agility and athleticism teams look for from a rush linebacker and the overall length they want from a defensive end. Adeniyi won't check many of the physical boxes teams want, but the production, aggression, and grit should give him a shot to make a team.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 1/4"
- Weight
- 249 lbs
- Arm
- 32 1/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/4"
- Wing
- 78 3/8"
Production
65.18
Athleticism
51.37
Total Score
116.55
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Winbush is an undersized defensive end who will likely transition to a 3-4 outside linebacker spot. Winbush plays with a sense of urgency and determination that helped him make a high number of game-impacting plays over the last three years. His lack of size and length is a concern as an early-down run defender so teams may view him as a designated pass rusher option. What Winbush lacks in physical traits he makes up for with intangibles giving him a solid chance of making a roster.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 3/4"
- Weight
- 255 lbs
- Arm
- 33 1/4"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
- 80 1/2"
Production
53.32
Athleticism
51
Total Score
104.32
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Bellamy has intriguing length, but it comes with a frame that is thin and lacking in functional power at the point of attack. He will need to try and pack on more muscle and has to become more proficient with his hands to optimize those long arms at the point of attack. Bellamy projects as a potential practice squad player with a shot at winning a spot on the back-end of the roster.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 3/8"
- Weight
- 248 lbs
- Arm
- 32 1/2"
- Hand
- 10 1/4"
- Wing
- 77"
Production
53.95
Athleticism
70.67
Total Score
124.62
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Tight-hipped, straight line mover with athletic limitations that could prevent him from becoming a productive NFL talent. Dooley combines good play strength and above average hand usage to take advantage of lesser tackles, but his lack of height and length may neutralize those assets against NFL competition across from him.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 7/8"
- Weight
- 253 lbs
- Arm
- 32 3/4"
- Hand
- 10 1/8"
- Wing
- 77 5/8"
Production
70.70
Athleticism
51
Total Score
121.70
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Rolland-Jones is the most accomplished pass rusher in FBS history, but teams will have to decide how to balance his production against his level of competition. Rolland-Jones may be smaller than teams would like on the edge, but his rush skill and instincts are beyond what many rushers come into the league with. Rolland-Jones posted extremely disappointing speed, quickness and explosion numbers between his Combine and pro day. While he has the consistency of production on the collegiate level, there is now a big concern that his level of competition helped him to post numbers that won't translate into the league.
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Green Bay Packers
Round 7 • Pick 30
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Donnerson's tape is nowhere near draftable in terms of his skill set, but from an athletic standpoint, his testing numbers are beyond rare for his size. Donnerson is a project that teams might not be willing to draft, but will be more than happy to stash on the practice squad as a PFA while they try and improve his technique and skill, hoping to unlock his athletic gifts. At this point, Donnerson is no more than a lottery scratch-off with the potential for a tremendous pay-off, but with the odds against it.
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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.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 235 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Luvu plays a stand-up, edge defender role at Washington State, but may lack the size and length teams are willing to take on considering his pedestrian athletic traits. Luvu doesn't play with much hesitation so his football speed may be a little better than how he tested at his pro day. If you need someone to annihilate the mesh-point of a zone read play, Luvu is definitely your guy. He is unlikely to get drafted, but his toughness and consistency give him an outside shot of making it.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 1/2"
- Weight
- 239 lbs
- Arm
- 32 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 3/8"
- Wing
- 76 1/2"
Production
50.54
Athleticism
56.98
Total Score
107.52
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Hearns is a difficult projection due to the dichotomy between good and bad in his game. On one hand, Hearns plays with extreme lower body tightness that seeps into his run defense, change of direction and ability to bend the edge. On the other hand, he plays with athletic (albeit upright) rush movements and quality hand play that create sack opportunities for him. A team may be willing to bet on the rush talent and look past what he struggles with, but he'll need to become a productive special teams player to stick long term.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 245 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Humphrey is a consistently productive, undersized edge defender who needs to improve his play strength in order to handle his duties as a 3-4 SAM outside linebacker. His tendency to get glued to blocks will hurt him against NFL length and strength so improving his hands and his rush plan is a must. Humphrey is a developmental prospect with backup linebacker and core special-teamer as a ceiling if he can continue to improve as a rusher.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5"
- Weight
- 250 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Finch has the body type and the testing numbers to warrant additional film study, but there may not be enough there on tape to project him as a future edge rusher. Finch's lack of power at the point of attack will hurt his chances to play on early downs and he may not have enough consistency as a pass rusher to make a roster.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 255 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Martin may be the all-time sack leader for all divisions with 56, but his physical traits and playing style make it unlikely that he'll be able to translate as an NFL pass rusher. Despite playing defensive end, his playing style and body type is reminiscent of former Clemson linebacker Ben Boulware. Martin's build is out of place on the edge, but fits at inside linebacker. If Martin doesn't make it as a 3-4 outside linebacker, he might be worth trying as a backup inside linebacker with special teams value.
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