DRAFT TRACKER 2018
2018
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Chicago Bears
Round 1 • Pick 8
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Smith is an ascending linebacker prospect with elite athletic ability, plus intelligence and an ability to be an effective cover linebacker on passing downs. While he's a little undersized, he does have the quickness and speed to keep himself from being mauled. He was good in 2016, but great in 2017 and projects as a player who hasn't tapped his full potential. Smith has Pro Bowl traits and talent and will come off the board in the first round.
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Green Bay Packers
Round 3 • Pick 24
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In any other decade, Burks' lack of familiarity for any position for more than a year would force him into the "tweener" stack and he would be on his way. In today's game filled with hybrid players and sub-packages, Burks' background could make him more valuable. He needs to play with more consistency in diagnosing and tackling, but his athleticism, cover talent, and ability on special teams make him a developmental prospect with decent upside.
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Chicago Bears
Round 4 • Pick 15
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Iyegbuniwe put together a very strong campaign this season, but some of those numbers don't look translatable on the next level without a lot more work. His speed and athletic ability in coverage are big pluses in his favor. His NFL role may have to be as a backup weak-side linebacker with some cover talent who can become a top special teams worker.
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Atlanta Falcons
Round 6 • Pick 26
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Oluokon was deployed as a versatile weapon for Yale but may be more limited as a pro because of a lack of desired instincts. He is a very gifted athlete with the potential to handle coverage responsibilities as a pro, but he'll have to improve his ability to diagnose and respond with better consistency. Oluokon could be targeted as a Day 3 selection thanks to his rare athletic gifts and potential on special teams. His ceiling may be as a backup weak-side linebacker for a 4-3 defense.
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Miami Dolphins
Round 7 • Pick 9
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Poling's production, athletic testing and ability to potentially handle some coverage duties could make him a late Day 3 selection. He unleashes his true speed when he's chasing down tackles from behind, but needs to play to that same speed when he's attacking near the line of scrimmage. Poling has some holes in his game, but he has the ability to become a special teams player with backup linebacker potential.
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- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 228 lbs
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- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Thompson is an undersized, weak-side linebacker with relatively pedestrian talents against the run, but intriguing ability on passing downs. Thompson lacks the size of an edge defender or designated pass rusher, but he has natural feel and talent in that area. He has the quickness to stay with basic coverage duties which gives him a shot as a cover linebacker, but he will likely need to be a war-daddy on coverage teams to grab a spot on the 53.
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- Height
- 6'
- Weight
- 245 lbs
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- Hand
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Ginda is on the low-end of what teams are looking for from an inside linebacker, but his testing numbers and tackle production should force teams to give him an extended look. Ginda wins with instincts and consistent tackling, but he'll need to play a shade faster and take a few more chances in order to stand out in a position battle.
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- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 230 lbs
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- Hand
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Minnesota Vikings
Round 7 • Pick 7
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- Height
- 6'
- Weight
- 218 lbs
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- Hand
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- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 220 lbs
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- Hand
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Indianapolis Colts
Round 7 • Pick 3
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Los Angeles Rams
Round 7 • Pick 13
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Indianapolis Colts
Round 7 • Pick 17
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