DRAFT TRACKER 2019
2019
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Jacksonville Jaguars
Round 1 • Pick 7
PLAYER ANALYSIS
True hybrid linebacker with elite physical traits who has the ability to float between coverage and pass rush duties. Allen's diverse skill-set could offer a creative defensive mind a fun toy to deploy around the field, but his NFL value will rest in his ability to menace the pocket as 3-4 rush linebacker. He's fine-tuned a couple of go-to rush moves but will need to continue to diversify his rush portfolio as a pro. He's not a glass-chewer and doesn't always impose his will at the point of attack, but the tools to become dominant as a run defender and pass rusher are all at his disposal.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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Washington Commanders
Round 1 • Pick 26
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Some will see Sweat as a leggy edge prospect with average play strength and a lack of refinement in his pass rush. I see a talent, similar to Danielle Hunter out of LSU, with above-average length and a prospect who should continue to grow into his frame, allowing him to unleash his rush flashes into a consistent attack. His transition as an NFL rusher will take some time, but like Hunter, he should come out on the other side as a good, impact starter as an every-down edge defender.
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Carolina Panthers
Round 1 • Pick 16
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Long, thin pass-rush specialist who possesses elite get-off and stride length to simply outrun overmatched tackles around the rush arc and into the backfield. Burns' edge speed and varied rush approach should translate to the league, but his skinny frame and lack of play strength are absolutely concerns moving forward. While some view him as a pass rusher only, it might be a waste not to utilize his blue-chip athletic ability in space as a hybrid linebacker.
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Carolina Panthers
Round 4 • Pick 13
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Long, lean rush backer with above-average athletic traits that could serve him well as a pass rusher. Teams could be a little gun-shy with Miller considering the talent he played alongside and his solo season of production. What will be hard to ignore are his long arms, ability to attack the edge with speed and footwork to manufacture dangerous inside counters. He's talented enough to earn his keep chasing quarterbacks, but he'll have to gain strength and prove he can handle run duties in order to play every down.
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Baltimore Ravens
Round 3 • Pick 22
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Extremely productive edge defender with an NFL-caliber frame that continues to take shape. Ferguson plays with good toughness at the point of attack and became a much more disruptive run defender as the season progressed. He appears to have average athletic traits but benefits from an instinctive pass-rush approach. His pro day was somewhat disappointing and he'll need to maintain better lean muscle mass. He'll likely be targeted as an even-front defensive end with potential to become a good NFL starter.
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New England Patriots
Round 3 • Pick 14
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Physical edge defender who plays the game like he has zombie blood pumping through his veins. Winovich is relentless, determined and takes no plays off, but his lack of physical traits and explosiveness as a rusher could limit his upside. Scheme fit could determine his role as 4-3 defensive end or 3-4 rush linebacker, but his football character and physicality improve his odds for success as an eventual starter.
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Tennessee Titans
Round 5 • Pick 30
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Slightly undersized 3-4 outside linebacker prospect with edge burst and slippery upper body to slide around blocks and find pathways to the quarterback. Walker is a linear mover who can be clunky in space, but he's productive in the impact categories that can help sway games. He needs to improve his play strength and technique to handle run responsibilities, but he could find early work as a rotational edge-bending rush specialist until he's ready to take over as a starter.
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New York Giants
Round 3 • Pick 32
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Edge defender who needs to prove himself as run defender, but he could earn early reps as a nickel rush option. Ximines played as an even front end, but 3-4 teams could still have him on their radar depending on his athletic testing. His fully furnished repertoire of rush tactics could get him a look on Day 2 (Rounds 2-3) and give him a good chance to become an eventual starter in either a 4-3 or 3-4.
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Dallas Cowboys
Round 7 • Pick 27
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Long-limbed edge worker who might be best suited as a 3-4 outside linebacker unless he can add much needed strength and mass. As a junior interior defender, Jelks was often physically outmatched, but he showed the tenacity and talent to still be productive and disruptive. Some teams will struggle with where he fits from a position standpoint, but he could challenge for reps early in his career as a designated pass rusher along the interior in sub-packages.
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Philadelphia Eagles
Round 4 • Pick 36
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Projection based defensive end who with good size and athletic traits but a lack of functional skill at this point. Miller doesn't play with early, aggressive hands in the run game or as a rusher and that severely limits his consistency in both areas. His lack of instincts as a rusher is a concern, but improving his approach at the top of the rush should be coachable. He's a rangy edge defender with moldable traits, but until he'll be stuck in a holding pattern of "potential" until he develops his fundamentals.
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Indianapolis Colts
Round 2 • Pick 17
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Edge player with good athleticism, who could struggle to translate to the next level unless he diversifies his approach as a rusher. His quickness created opportunities with inside moves and twists in college, but NFL tackles will shut and lock that interior door on him until he proves he can threaten them around the corner. Banogu could challenge for a nickel rush position in the future, but he still needs work.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 3/4"
- Weight
- 254 lbs
- Arm
- 34"
- Hand
- 9 5/8"
- Wing
- 81 7/8"
Production
61.55
Athleticism
66.58
Total Score
128.13
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Long-limbed developmental prospect who will likely be drafted based upon traits over production. He is a leggy rusher and can too easily be neutralized by aggressive, first-strike tackles. Granderson has shown the athletic ability and pursuit speed to transition into a 3-4 outside linebacker, but his inability to handle run-stopping duties on the edge could make him a designated pass rusher only.
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New York Jets
Round 3 • Pick 4
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Just one year of big-time production, but he's an instinctive rusher with natural feel for attacking the pocket. Polite's frightening speed to the edge on tape was missing in his pre-draft workouts as he showed up much heavier and with purported hamstring issues during all of his testing. The game tape shows an ability to rush the pocket with a fluid, diverse attack, but he might not have the grit necessary to play the run as a 3-4 outside linebacker on early downs. His troubling post-season that included bad combine interviews, bad workouts and additional weight around the midsection has substantially clouded his draft standing into the boom-or-bust category.
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Washington Commanders
Round 7 • Pick 39
PLAYER ANALYSIS
High-effort edge talent who became a disruptive presence this season thanks to scheme, motor and burst. Brailford's measurables fall a little short of NFL edge standards and his movement is more linear than lateral which creates limitations in space. He operates with decent play strength and hand violence, and he offers enough upfield rush for teams to work with. He's a likely middle round backup with special teams value, whose ceiling could be pushed higher by additional coaching.
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Las Vegas Raiders
Round 4 • Pick 4
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Developmental, long-limbed defensive end who needs a year or two of bulking up before he's ready to see the field. He's long and flexible and will flash on tape as both a rusher and run defender and those traits could outweigh his poor contact balance and play strength for some teams. If he grows into his gangly frame, Crosby offers a higher ceiling than some Day 3 prospects he could be lumped in with.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 1/2"
- Weight
- 255 lbs
- Arm
- 33"
- Hand
- 10"
- Wing
- 78 1/2"
Production
58.04
Athleticism
78.75
Total Score
136.79
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Below-average athlete as 3-4 SAM backer whose effort and determination have allowed him to post consistent production on the college level. Gustin's lack of juice or complexity as rusher could limit his upside. However, his size and ability to dig in and fight against the run could help his chances of becoming a backup who might have to keep fighting for his spot.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 1/8"
- Weight
- 243 lbs
- Arm
- 34 1/4"
- Hand
- 10 1/4"
- Wing
- 82 3/8"
Production
65.24
Athleticism
75.38
Total Score
140.62
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Former linebacker turned defensive end who will likely be expected to stand as a rush linebacker on the next level. He may lack the traits and talent as a pass rusher to hang his hat on and he's not a natural edge-setter as this stage of his development. Davis is light on experience and technique so teams may need to draft and stash him on the practice squad if necessary. It's possible a team could look to migrate him back to a 4-3 LB role and while grooming him for special teams duties.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'8"
- Weight
- 255 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Long-limbed edge worker with NFL bloodlines and an impressive season of production that could give him a leg-up with NFL evaluators high on developmental traits. Garcia-Williams' has good football IQ and character to go with his long arms and athletic ability, but filling out his frame and adding functional strength at the point of attack is an immediate priority. He's not strong enough or skilled enough to beat NFL tackles yet, but he could go from project to prospect with additional coaching and weight work.
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Denver Broncos
Round 5 • Pick 18
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Three-year starter with athletic ability and length teams look for from edge talent. Hollins has shown consistent growth as a prospect and flashes every-down potential at times, but his lack of consistent aggression and force could be a limiting factor. He should find special teams reps early on, but his future might very well be defined by his team's ability to develop and unlock his capacity as a disruptive pass rusher.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 251 lbs
- Arm
- 33 3/8"
- Hand
- 9 7/8"
- Wing
- 78 3/4"
Production
65.23
Athleticism
67.03
Total Score
132.26
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Undersized but athletic edge defender who leaves you wanting more as a pass-rusher. His ability to punch-and-separate as a run defender and generate push as a bull-rusher despite his lack of size is a credit to his creation of leverage through efficient hand work. Carney's ability to play off blocks, slip them, chase in space and scrape with lateral quickness are indicators that a transition to a standard linebacker role might make sense. He has three-down backup ability with special teams traits as a Day 3 target.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 227 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Twitchy, talented pass rusher with an impressive feel for working his way past blockers in an efficient manner. Bingham is much better with his footwork than hand fighting at this stage and he will need to marry the two in order to overcome a lack of edge size. He's strong enough to handle tight ends at the point of attack, but tackles could be another story. His ability to win the early phases of a rep give him a shot at making a roster as a developmental rusher, but a season-ending knee injury could prevent him from being drafted.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 1/4"
- Weight
- 257 lbs
- Arm
- 32 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 3/8"
- Wing
- 79 1/4"
Production
59.61
Athleticism
63.63
Total Score
123.24
PLAYER ANALYSIS
After playing behind Harold Landry for the last few seasons, Ray's opportunity as a first-time starter produced mixed results. He's not a twitchy athlete and play strength at the point of attack is a concern at this juncture. His wingspan is a plus in his favor and he flashes potential as a developmental pass rusher. He is a potential Day 3 3-4 outside linebacker who will need to show up on special teams early.
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Indianapolis Colts
Round 6 • Pick 27
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Green's tape was much better in 2017 than in 2018 when he was allowed to play as an edge linebacker rather than a defensive end. He is missing the necessary play strength to set strong edges and rush acumen to threaten as an NFL pass rusher at this time. With his length and athletic ability, he could be a practice squad candidate as teams look to increase his strength and school him up as a rusher for a future push for a roster spot.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 255 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Durham carries good play strength in a compact frame and has the active hands expected of an NFL edge defender. However, NFL teams also prefer a little more explosiveness and length from that position and Durham falls a little short in those categories. He lacks the pure burst to consistently challenge the edge so he'll need to develop winning counter moves to improve his rush portfolio. Durham has the ability to become a solid NFL backup.
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Las Vegas Raiders
Round 7 • Pick 16
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
The tape does not warrant a draftable grade for the first year defensive player, but with such rare athletic traits at his disposal, he could be viewed as just the type of moldable prospect teams are looking for late in a draft. Bell's speed and length flashes from time to time, but he is a project that must be built from the ground up starting with basic fundamentals. Development is not guaranteed and will take time, but he could be viewed as a lottery ticket that could pay off if the coaching can click with the traits.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
Round 6 • Pick 2
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Undersized, edge-based antagonist for a variety of tackles, quarterbacks and offensive coordinators on his schedule. Smith lacks functional size and struggled in matchups against Senior Bowl tackles so his gaudy college sack total is less likely to carry as much weight with NFL teams. He has the demeanor to fit right into special teams work while his quickness, aggression and hand usage could land him a backup inside linebacker role with the potential to be utilized as a sub-package blitzer.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 247 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Roberson might be viewed as an ascending edge rushing prospect after putting such a strong 2018 campaign on tape. His pass rush lacks creativity and consistent power, but he plays the hits running a tight arc with a good rip-and-bend move to help him get home. While he can improve against the run, that area may always be a concern. He could hear his name called in the late rounds as a developmental 3-4 rush linebacker with an outside chance to find a home as a backup and special teams worker.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 230 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Long, angular situational rush prospect with intriguing upfield burst and slippery inside counters that could give his NFL prospects life despite his underdeveloped build. Ramsey's slender build is unable to withstand force as a run defender and his pass rash is more reliant upon athletic ability then skill at this juncture. He's a potential practice squad target with moldable upside.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 242 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Hager failed to build on a big sophomore season filled with disruption and production and saw his numbers and impact drop over the last two seasons. He looks the part, but is unable to withstand the rigors of run defense when lined up on tackles. He's best suited to a wide-9 look in a 4-3 defense or as a 3-4 outside linebacker, but his rush is more predicated on hustle than skill and he's below average as an edge-setter. He's an impressive tester with traits and his best shot is to dazzle as a wild man on special teams.
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Buffalo Bills
Round 7 • Pick 11
PLAYER ANALYSIS
High-cut, long-limbed edge rusher whose production in his final year does not appear to be translatable to the next level without much more work. Johnson is a Groundhog Day pass-rusher who shows tackles the exact same rush patch and tactics snap after snap. He needs to diversify his rush, get his hands involved earlier and add more muscle on his frame to improve his pro chances. His lack of lower-body flexibility might be tough to overcome, but he does have intriguing length and a frame that should get bigger with time.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 243 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Thin-boned edge prospect whose narrow base and below-average play strength at the point of attack makes it difficult for him to establish himself as a consistent presence. Gifford's motor and silky spin move are rush traits that should give his draft status some life, but he's in the developmental phase where both his strength and skill level are in need of improvement before he's ready to be a pro.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5"
- Weight
- 265 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
The frame, length and athleticism are all worthy of creating some excitement as a late-round "diamond in the rough" project, but the lack of impact production against modest competition feels telling as his NFL future is concerned. The traits are there and the pass rush flashes potential, but Ward's position in either the "untapped potential" or "looks better than he plays" columns could be determined early in his career.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 239 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Edge defenders with quality toughness and a desired level of determination, but a lack of necessary athletic ability to rush the quarterback and play with range against the run. Frazier has offered up average rush production against average competition and doesn't have the explosive testing numbers to present in most late-round picks who are able to make rosters.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 258 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Evaluators have to go back in the archives to 2016 tape to find consistent pass rush and disruptiveness from Aniebonam. To be fair, he might not be fully back from the injury that ended his 2017 season before it started, but it's hard to find an NFL-ready edge talent in his 2018 tape. He lacks leverage to hold the point of attack and is missing instincts as a rusher to create favorable angles to get to the quarterback. He has some juice in his get-off and that could be enough to get him drafted if his medicals check out.
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