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Jacksonville Jaguars
Round 1 • Pick 20
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Possessing an impressive diversity of moldable pass-rushing ingredients and moves, Chaisson has begun putting the recipe together to become a game-altering pass rusher. While some long-limbed rushers lack the bend and leverage to maximize their length, his fluidity and agility allow him to dip, corner, change direction and close in tight quarters or with extended range. He's not a physical run defender and might be a liability early in his career against power. Chaisson's stock has gained momentum with his surging performance matching the elite athletic qualities. It adds up to an increasingly confident projection as an impact pass-rusher with Pro-Bowl potential.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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Carolina Panthers
Round 2 • Pick 6
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Ascending 4-3 defensive end who should go from good size to imposing frame as he fills out his power-forward body type. He isn't overly twitchy but impressive length, fluidity and short-area athleticism allow him consistent work-arounds against opposing blockers. He's average at the point of attack by NFL standards, but that should change with additional strength work and more efficient hand usage. The rush toolbox is only halfway full, but it's just a matter of time before his spin move and a speed-to-power charge become part of a diversified attack. Gross-Matos should be an early starter, but when the power and skill catch up with the athleticism, look for him to become one of the more productive defenders in the league.
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Atlanta Falcons
Round 2 • Pick 15
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Four-year starter who posted elevated production against the run and pass as a senior. Davidson has been durable and his play consistent, but he fails to really stand out in the shadow of teammate Derrick Brown. The team who drafts him will need to determine how best to utilize him because despite his build, he's most effective when playing outside the tackle. He's athletic enough to work as a base 4-3 end with sub-rush talent, but getting over the hump from good backup to starter might take time.
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Seattle Seahawks
Round 2 • Pick 16
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Powerful edge defender for 3-4 or 4-3 fronts with five-star traits, but three-star skill level at this point. He has the strength and leverage to anchor and stand his ground at the point of attack, but he needs to transform from a set-it-and-forget-it roadblock into a shed-and-tackle playmaker. His rush lacks instincts and counters, but he has shown the ability to explode and bend the edge sharply, which will get the attention of NFL evaluators. The toolbox has plenty in it, but additional development as a pass rusher might be the difference between functional backup or dangerous starter.
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Detroit Lions
Round 3 • Pick 3
PLAYER ANALYSIS
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.
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New York Jets
Round 3 • Pick 15
PLAYER ANALYSIS
With Zuniga, you either buy into the flashes or you don't. He's an explosive athlete who has been splashing and flashing since his freshman season but failed to fully reach the promise his traits and explosiveness implied. A monstrous start to 2019 was truncated due to a high ankle sprain. He's disruptive in the gaps but is not stout enough at the point of attack. He has edge-rushing ability but could find stardom as a reduced rusher in sub-packages, where he's craftier and more capable of exploiting athletic mismatches. His boogeyman qualities could spring themselves upon unsuspecting offenses relatively early in his career, but his grade is based on projection over production.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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Los Angeles Rams
Round 3 • Pick 20
PLAYER ANALYSIS
The evaluation requires both projection and a small leap of faith due to durability concerns after he missed most of two full seasons. He needs to fill out his long, athletic build with more girth and muscle to help set stronger edges and hold his ground against downhill rushing attacks. He's played in just 26 games, so he's less technically sound than most Alabama defenders at this stage, but he was still productive and showed growth as a player in-season. With more coaching and development as a rusher, he should be able to pair traits with skill to become a future NFL starter, provided his health issues are in the past.
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Houston Texans
Round 3 • Pick 26
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Athletic, intelligent edge defender with enticing flashes as both a run defender and pass rusher. Greenard's plus get-off and ability to bend and corner the edge are predictive traits for success as an NFL rusher but he'll need a more reliable go-to counter as a pro. He's tough and aware at the point of attack and plays with consistent leverage and motor. Edge defenders need forceful hands to set edges and open doors as a pass rusher and his hesitation to unleash his right hand after suffering a major wrist injury in 2018 is a concern. If his hesitation is more mental than physical, he should become an eventual starter in either an odd or even front.
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New England Patriots
Round 3 • Pick 23
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Stand-up 3-4 outside linebacker with an average rush, but good strength and technique at the point of attack. Jennings knows what it takes to win and plays assignment-oriented football using length and physicality to set hard edges. He plays with a tough field demeanor and can lay the lumber as a striker but is just an average athlete in space. His frame and toughness could make him an eventual starter as a run-thumping 3-4 OLB, but he needs more development as a rusher in order to reach his potential.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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Seattle Seahawks
Round 5 • Pick 2
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Twitched-up edge rusher with exciting potential to become a disruptive factor in NFL backfields with a more skilled and willful approach. Robinson has the burst and bend to become a pass rushing problem for tackles early in his career, but his approach is too "one-trick" and needs workable counters to become less predictable. As a run defender, he has enough strength, but lacks consistent technique and instincts. He's worthy of consideration as a designated rusher while he smooths out the kinks and could take a big leap forward with better skill and control.
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Dallas Cowboys
Round 5 • Pick 34
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Anae's tape tends to grow on you the more you watch with his revved-up motor and salty disposition showing up in every game. He's fairly skilled and instinctive as an upfield rusher with a threatening upfield burst and a relatively diverse approach to climbing past tackles. He's not a natural bender or the longest edge defender and he's much better at attacking blockers than defending his territory against the run. He has the size, hands and strength to play standing or with a hand down, but may have a better chance of becoming a starter as a rush linebacker in a 3-4.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 255 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Twitched-up edge defender with menacing snap quickness, allowing for disruptive production against the run and as a pass rusher. Huff is loose and agile with the ability to bend low and corner tightly at the top of the rush. He struggles to counter and create a secondary rush when a tackle's punch squares him up. Needs to diversify his attack with additional go-to moves and rush tempos. He lacks the length and anchor to set strong edges and hold his ground. His hand work is still fairly basic. Huff's burst, agility and short-area athleticism are translatable athletic traits as a 3-4 outside linebacker with quality upside, if his skill level can catch up.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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Pittsburgh Steelers
Round 3 • Pick 38
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Stand-up edge rusher with splashy production to get him noticed by 3-4 fronts. Highsmith is quick to diagnose and slip blocks to make plays in the backfield, but lacks the strength and anchor to take on blocks and set strong edges. He's clearly put in work when it comes to creating a diverse inside/outside rush attack that has a chance to keep growing if he can weaponize his hands and improve his speed-to-power attack. His play is more finesse than physical and may not be ready for early downs in the NFL. He currently projects as an NFL backup but his ascending play and production could push him into a bigger role if he can get bigger and stronger.
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Miami Dolphins
Round 5 • Pick 19
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Stand-up end whose production as a pass rusher must be balanced out by his below-average ability and athleticism in stopping the run. Weaver is a naturally instinctive counter-rusher who uses synchronized hands/feet to attack both inside and outside edges as a rusher, but his lack of explosiveness and athletic traits could dull his rush production against NFL offensive tackles. He plays with football intelligence, but his level of NFL success could be determined by whether his skill can overcome below-average explosiveness.
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Cincinnati Bengals
Round 5 • Pick 1
PLAYER ANALYSIS
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.
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Minnesota Vikings
Round 4 • Pick 11
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Wonnum has experience playing standing or with a hand down but is best suited as a rush linebacker in a 3-4. He's not a premium pass rusher but possesses desirable length and slippery body turn to create pressure with secondary rush effort or when activated in a twisting front. He carries decent core strength but might always struggle as a run defender due to below-average bend. His lack of speed and suddenness could work against him and his ceiling might be as a good backup with rotational potential off the edge.
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Green Bay Packers
Round 7 • Pick 28
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Traits-based edge defender capable of playing 4-3 end or 3-4 rush linebacker. Garvin's strong 2018 was followed up with inconsistent effort and an inability to stamp his presence on games with much consistency. He gains depth upfield quickly and is fairly natural at defeating the punch and flipping the corner. Pressures are nice, but sack-makers get paid and that won't happen unless he cranks up the effort and plays to his traits and potential. Garvin has Day 2 talent, but may not go until Day 3. However, there might be gold to mine if a coach can get it out of him.
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Denver Broncos
Round 7 • Pick 40
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Tuszka is a hard-nosed, physical 4-3 base end with a lack of length and bend but good strength and motor to make play after play. His lack of length and explosiveness weren't an issue in college but will likely be exploited by NFL starting tackles. His skilled hands and secondary effort are traits that will help his cause but Tuszka may need to prove he can handle a transition to 3-4 outside linebacker during individual workouts to expand the number of teams/schemes that might consider him.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 262 lbs
- Arm
- 32 7/8"
- Hand
- 9 3/4"
- Wing
- 80 3/4"
Production
55.95
Athleticism
51
Total Score
106.95
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Edge worker with ability to beat blockers with strong hands or initial quickness, depending on the matchup. His pad level and contact balance help win inside to disrupt the B-gap. He takes on bigger blockers with sharp hand strikes before sliding away, but maulers can overwhelm him at times. His rush isn't very tools-y, but is fairly fluid and should improve once he adds to the tool belt. Rivers' issues at Georgia were documented in Season 2 of the Netflix documentary series "Last Chance U," but the reset at Mississippi State offered consistent production and play over two seasons. Look for teams to consider him as a 3-4 SAM 'backer with enough short-area athleticism to handle the transition.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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Philadelphia Eagles
Round 7 • Pick 19
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Toohill's a tricky projection based upon his issues stopping the run, but he has great flashes as a pass rusher. His body type may not be fully finished and additional play strength would be crucial considering his inability to anchor and shed against run blocks. His rush is much less effective against stronger tackles, but he's a decent athlete and hints at rush skill that has room for development. He's currently caught between a 3-4 OLB and 4-3 DE. If he can become bigger, stronger and more polished as a rusher, he might make sense as a backup edge with sub-package talent as a wide-9 technique.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 255 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
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.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 250 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
The temptation will be to overvalue the impact production totals from the 2019 season, but the tape clearly shows a distinct lack of skill, instincts and consistency against both the run and pass. The athletic traits, power and explosiveness are hard to miss and there will be teams more than happy to stash and develop the former five-star recruit. He hasn't played much football, but he's very coachable and should keep improving with better technique and more reps. He's a developmental edge in even or odd fronts, but the ceiling is difficult to determine with such a basic skill set married to such explosive traits.
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New York Giants
Round 7 • Pick 4
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Smallish edge defender who plays with high football IQ and motor to help create impact production. Coughlin is a proactive rusher who mixes up his approach to access the edge, but he'll need to develop his hands and play with leverage to beat NFL tackles. He may be between positions due to a lack of size and suddenness, so shining as a core special-teamer is essential.
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Washington Commanders
Round 7 • Pick 15
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Pictures of Smith-Williams before/after physical transformation under the guidance of the N. C. State strength and conditioning programs are astounding. He plays with good upper-body strength and is able to stand his ground against power. However, multiple season-ending injuries and a truncated 2019 with limited production will be hard for teams to get worked up about no matter how well he tests at the NFL Scouting Combine.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 256 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Render's body type and traits could push his draft value higher than his tape would warrant as an edge prospect. He plays with good burst and consistent energy but lacks the hand skills needed at the point of attack and as a pass rusher. He's a hand-down, even front end but could be asked to transition into a 3-4 stand-up linebacker role. He'll need to prove himself as a special-teams contributor while developing his skill level to be a "make it" prospect.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 240 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Rush linebacker for a 3-4 defense with intriguing athleticism, but a concerning lack of size and length. He lacks timing, pop and skill with his hands and could find trouble escaping the length of NFL tackles until he gets those issues corrected. He has NFL movement skills, closing speed and plays with the violence and physicality required of his position even though he's a little smaller. Stepping up in competition will be challenging but he has some athletic traits to work with and could be worth a practice squad investment to see if a team can get his hands and feet linked up as a developmental edge defender.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 7/8"
- Weight
- 261 lbs
- Arm
- 32 3/4"
- Hand
- 10"
- Wing
- 78 3/4"
Production
52.14
Athleticism
68.18
Total Score
120.32
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Sheppard has the body type, play strength and toughness of an NFL talent, but 2019 was a forgettable year and 2018 was more average than good by draft standards. He's not a great short-area athlete and doesn't play with the recognition and instincts to put himself in position to make enough plays. On paper, the career sack production would be a non-starter for most teams, but there are flashes of explosiveness when attacking the pocket. Teams might gamble on the 2018 tape and make Sheppard a late-round pick as a 3-4 SAM linebacker.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 269 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Carter was good in 2018, but he dominated his level of competition in 2019 along with fellow edge defender, John Daka. He works through blocks with his eyes and gets off blocks in a timely fashion. He plays with efficiency as run defender, but is missing the twitch or pure power that teams like to choose from. As a rusher, he's too gradual and doesn't feature the same efficiency in finding half-man positioning and sliding around the edge. Teams will like the size and production, but he might be a limited early-down backup at best.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5"
- Weight
- 246 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
While Scott carries a unique wingspan on a long frame, his body type feels more gawky than imposing, thanks to a narrow base and lack of desired body control. There will likely be teams who buy into the upside of his length, traits and 2019 production, but the tape is more uneven than it should be. He's a linear mover who plays with elevated pads and tight lowers. He lacks fluid change of direction and the rush production is often more circumstantial than talent-driven. Scott could find a suitor on Day 3, but there is work to be done before he can become a productive defensive end.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 266 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
A graduate transfer missing desired production and experience on his resume, Bates is forcing teams to take a closer look after his impressive pro day. Bates' elongated frame is bolstered by elite arm length that he uses to his advantage on occasion. On tape, he lacks base strength and body control to handle heads-up power as a run defender, but he flashes separation potential. Recognition, instincts and football IQ are all developmentally behind and his lack of natural bend could hinder him as a rusher, but the traits and upside potential -- even as a longshot -- give him a chance of finding a practice squad early in his career.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 7/8"
- Weight
- 248 lbs
- Arm
- 32 3/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/4"
- Wing
- 78 1/4"
Production
58.31
Athleticism
51
Total Score
109.31
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Virginia Tech grad transfer who is short on physical traits, play strength and explosiveness, but has enough athletic ability to create pocket traffic as a rusher at both schools. He'll be pegged as a standup outside linebacker, but will need to improve his fundamentals and aggressiveness in order to handle edge-setting duties. While he lacks threatening edge speed, he might have a shot at finding a practice squad as a developmental edge rusher.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 3/4"
- Weight
- 257 lbs
- Arm
- 31 3/4"
- Hand
- 10"
- Wing
- 75 3/4"
Production
61.61
Athleticism
54.65
Total Score
116.26
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Marginal athlete with average physical traits who has put in the work to become stronger, more durable and more skilled as a rusher. Coleman lacks functional edge speed and needs to continue working in the lab to manipulate and manufacture rush at an NFL level. He's unlikely to display the short area athleticism needed as a 3-4 outside linebacker, but might land on a practice squad for an extended look if a team falls in love with his football character.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5"
- Weight
- 245 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Haney has rare length and body type for a small-school edge prospect, but the sleek frame belies the lack of horsepower under the hood. Long, angular body types often house a level of explosiveness and athleticism but Haney is sluggish off the ball and doesn't play with suddenness. He plays too upright and lacks the functional base to hold the point against NFL blockers. As a rusher, his length helps, but there isn't enough juice to create pocket trauma at this time. The tape is a "no," but if a team believes he can get bigger and stronger, he might get a shot.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 262 lbs
- Arm
- 32 1/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/4"
- Wing
- 78 3/4"
Production
62.95
Athleticism
56.99
Total Score
119.94
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Played as an odd-front end for much of 2019, but will likely be targeted as a 4-3 base end as a pro. Hamilton plays with good toughness and attitude, but his movement is heavy and extremely rigid. You won't see him making a bunch of tackles, but he does have edge-setting strength and determination. He has steadily improved as a pass rusher, but athletic limitations could make it challenging to translate his college production into the pros.
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Kansas City Chiefs
Round 5 • Pick 32
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Graduate transfer who did a solid job contributing to the defense on his move up to a Power Five conference as a graduate transfer. Danna has decent play strength, but lacks the explosiveness to open the door as a run defender and as a pass rusher. His motor is always operating at a desirable level, but his gradual movements are unlikely to allow him an opportunity to make enough plays to stick with a team on the NFL level.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 5/8"
- Weight
- 235 lbs
- Arm
- 33 5/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
- 81"
Production
61.47
Athleticism
65.74
Total Score
127.21
PLAYER ANALYSIS
It's easy to love the get-off, acceleration around the corner, spin counter and closeout burst to the quarterback, but at the end of the day, it will be tough for him to stick with a team if he can't get bigger. Galeai's lean frame can't handle NFL edge-setting duties, so he'll generally be viewed as a designated pass rusher. There is definitely enough rush talent and explosiveness for a team to draft and groom him, but he can be subdued by longer, stronger tackles. If he can keep adding to his rush repertoire and improve his hands, he's got a shot, but he may need a stash-and-grow plan on a practice squad no matter who takes him.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 1/4"
- Weight
- 245 lbs
- Arm
- 35 1/4"
- Hand
- 10"
- Wing
- 82 5/8"
Production
51.66
Athleticism
76.95
Total Score
128.61
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Kamara has just one season as a full-time starter at Kansas and, subsequently, one season of production. Hip tightness limits his rush flow and makes his attacks rigid and linear. He's missing instincts and feel to be able to play freely and fast against the run at this time. Putting more functional mass on his frame will be critical, if he can carry it. He's tremendously raw and unskilled as a rusher, which might work in his favor for teams looking for a long-limbed project to build from the ground up.
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