DRAFT TRACKER 2020

Long bodied, early entry Y tight end prospect who is a better pass threat than run blocker at this stage. Kmet should continue to fill out his frame, but his run blocking is too scattered and needs better focus and efficiency as a pro. He can be jammed and slowed by early contact into his route, but once he's striding, he becomes a legitimate second-level threat with sneaky separation speed and intriguing ball skills. He's still developing and could be a slow starter headed into the league, but he has the talent to eventually become a solid starter as a pass-catching in-line tight end with the ability to mismatch from the slot with his size.

The comparison to former teammate Miles Boykin is an easy one since both have elite size and explosiveness, but Claypool has a higher ceiling and is a little more pro-ready. Claypool doesn't have shake to get much separation underneath, but he's physical inside the route and is adept at making contested catches when needed. He has size/strength/speed to bedevil singled up cornerbacks on 50/50 deep balls. He's a vertical challenger outside, a possession receiver as a big slot, an outstanding run blocker and immediate coverage ace on special teams. His elite traits and diverse skill set could allow him to create a unique footprint as a pro.

The lanky edge rusher followed up an impressive 2018 with a slightly disappointing senior season that saw a drop in production and ended prematurely due to a broken leg. One look at his NFL brother (Romeo Okwara, Lions) should tell teams to project Julian as a bigger, stronger player with time. He has build-up speed up around the edge and carries an impressive closing burst to seal the deal, but he's in desperate need of a rush counter to keep tackles guessing. He hasn't shown a consistent ability to play the run, so his NFL success could generate a thumbs up or down based primarily on his ability to cause havoc as a rusher.

Power-based edge defender who uses technique and force to make up for a lack of explosiveness. He does an adequate job of bracing up and defending his turf when the run comes his way, but he lacks the athletic gifts to make many plays outside of his area. He's able to muscle up and create some pocket pressure against college tackles, but that approach is unlikely to yield results against most NFL starters. Kareem has size and toughness but may not have enough athletic ability to ever be more than a backup 4-3 base end.

Pride's height, weight, speed and athleticism are all pro-ready, but there is a lack of confidence and consistency that prevents him from reaching his athletic potential. Despite the track speed, he struggles to stay in phase with intermediate and deep routes and gets lost with his back to the ball. He needs to be paired with a scheme that allows him to play more off-man and zone so he can keep the game in front of him and use his burst to close coming downhill. Pride has pro traits, but he also has NFL-backup tape.

Jones is a 3-4 outside linebacker with good size who figures to get bigger and stronger with time. While he doesn't have a lot of experience, he's been praised for his football character and team-first attitude and displayed rapid improvement when given a chance in 2019. His strength and athleticism are traits teams can work with as a rusher and run defender. His career production at Notre Dame won't get teams excited, but Jones has put together enough flashes to go with his measurables and could intrigue teams as a developmental edge defender.

His consistent urgency and aggressiveness makes you like him, but there are too many inconsistencies to love him. Gilman has quick run recognition and triggers hard into the box or alley to meet ball-carriers. Rallying to the ball isn't an issue, but his pursuit lacks control, as does his tackling at times. Mental busts in coverage hurt his team, but he has some man-cover potential worth exploring. Gilman has limitations, but the athleticism, attitude and special teams ability make him a prime candidate to be a core special-teamer and backup safety.

Smallish slot target who operates with consistent play speed and soft hands, but lacks the physical/play traits to stand out in the crowd. He gets moderate separation against average competition but athletic slot cornerbacks with the ability to hound his release will be tough for him to beat. His punt return ability helps his cause but it's an uphill battle for a slot spot on a roster.

Elliott has good size and average straight-line speed, but he's lacking as an open-field tackler and simply doesn't make enough plays. His 2018 tape might be a better snapshot of his abilities, but even in that tape, it's clear that he has coverage limitations in man or zone. He has below-average awareness and instincts that pull him out of position. Lacks necessary tools for consistent recovery. He has good size and may test well, which, along with his special teams potential, gives him a shot to make a roster.

Single-season starter with good size, but lacking functional foot quickness and play speed to become a competitive NFL runner. Jones has decent vision and feel for the blocking scheme, but he needs to put away any finesse tendencies and buy in fully to becoming a hammer-head in order to give himself the best shot. He lacks creativity and athleticism to avoid NFL swarms when he slows his feet, so finding a downhill attack will also be essential. Ultimately, proving himself in blitz protection and on special teams may be essential to finding an NFL fit.