DRAFT TRACKER 2020
2020
DRAFT TRACKER
PICK
TEAM
PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 1/2"
- Weight
- 221 lbs
- Arm
- 30 7/8"
- Hand
- 9"
- Wing
- 74"
Production
94.76
Athleticism
79.45
Total Score
174.21
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
People's champ with rags-to-riches story arc culminating in one of the greatest one-year turnarounds in sports history. He's self-assured and plays with competitive toughness that teammates will gravitate toward instantly. He's a rhythm passer who benefited from tempo and scheme, but his vision, touch and read recognition made the offense special. He buys time for himself inside the pocket, but creates explosive, off-schedule plays outside of it with his arm or legs. He throws with staggering precision and timing, but he recognizes his own arm-strength constraints and is forced to shrink the field accordingly. His 2018 tape and unremarkable physical traits could clutter his evaluation for some, but he appears to be an outlier who simply developed and blossomed beyond those evaluation concerns. He's a smart quarterback with special intangibles and could become a Pro Bowler if a team tailors its offense to his specific strengths and comfort level.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 7/8"
- Weight
- 264 lbs
- Arm
- 33 3/4"
- Hand
- 10"
- Wing
- 80 5/8"
Production
99
Athleticism
83.93
Total Score
182.93
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Elite size, length and athleticism created loads of production and a vaulted pro projection, but Young's set of disruptive properties have yet to be fully weaponized. He's fairly basic as a pass rusher, with just a couple of go-to moves and an occasional inside counter, and yet he still managed 16.5 sacks in 2019. He has the traits to overwhelm many of the tackles he faces, and it won't take long for teams to add a bull-rush, a rip-and-run and a stab counter into his repertoire. He plays a little upright at the point of attack, and his ball awareness is below average, but those concerns aren't enough to counterbalance his range and agility as a run defender. Young possesses superior traits and the ability to wreck and alter offensive game-plans as a perennial All-Pro.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 1/8"
- Weight
- 205 lbs
- Arm
- 32 5/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/8"
- Wing
- 78 5/8"
Production
81.06
Athleticism
86.38
Total Score
167.44
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Head coach and general manager's dream prospect with blue-chip physical traits, mental makeup and personal character. He has size, length and foot quickness to road-block press release and elite closing burst to close catch windows or eliminate yards after catch. He has room for improvement with his recognition and balance at the top of the route, but quarterbacks rarely target and beat him over the top. He has a rigid adherence to technique, but squeezing coverage even tighter and trusting his traits, talent and recovery speed could make him one of the top shutdown corners in the game.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5 1/8"
- Weight
- 315 lbs
- Arm
- 36 1/8"
- Hand
- 10 1/4"
- Wing
- 83 1/2"
Production
91.47
Athleticism
73.62
Total Score
165.09
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Three-year starter and current bellcow of a line that is a consistent front-runner for the Joe Moore Award. He's played both tackle spots but may get first crack at playing on the left side, due to the dearth of talent there. Thomas is a gritty player with above-average recovery talent to "get the job done" when his process breaks down. He's a Day 1 starter who comes in well-coached and technically savvy, but occasional leaning, lunging and inconsistent knee bend in pass pro could be isolated and attacked by pass-rush wolves looking to feast if he doesn't get those areas cleaned up.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'
- Weight
- 217 lbs
- Arm
- 30 1/2"
- Hand
- 10"
- Wing
- 75 1/4"
Production
92.77
Athleticism
79.11
Total Score
171.88
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Talented dual-threat quarterback with winning background, explosive production and loads of experience in high-leverage games. He may be pigeon-holed into a spread or RPO-heavy attack, but he's actually a clean fit in a pro-style attack filled with play-action and roll-outs. He has the release, accuracy and touch needed to work all three levels successfully and can become a more disciplined, full-field reader to piece the puzzle together against NFL coverages. He needs better poise when pressured, but his escapability not only moves the chains, it creates chunk plays in the air and on the ground. Teams assessing his draft value will need to sift through mounting durability concerns and decide whether he is a "face of the franchise" talent without the abundance of talent surrounding him.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'6 1/4"
- Weight
- 236 lbs
- Arm
- 32 7/8"
- Hand
- 10"
- Wing
- 78 7/8"
Production
89.03
Athleticism
83.02
Total Score
172.05
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Big, talented full-field scanner able to find the right read and sling it around the yard from the pocket or on the move. Herbert rushed throws in 2018, but he showed marked improvement in that area, excluding the Auburn opener. He trusts his protection while working through coverages and route development and has big-boy arm talent and drive velocity to stress and impress defenses. He's confident attacking downfield, but touch throws evade him and may have created tentativeness with certain short and intermediate throws. Ball placement requires additional emphasis, but upgrading to NFL skill talent could help him bloom. Herbert has a high ceiling and is the most physically gifted quarterback in the draft, but he doesn't have as many "wow" plays as expected for someone with his traits, experience and potential.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 5/8"
- Weight
- 326 lbs
- Arm
- 34 1/4"
- Hand
- 9"
- Wing
- 80 7/8"
Production
95.69
Athleticism
63.99
Total Score
159.68
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Defensive tackle with rare combination of size and disruptive traits who frequently bludgeoned inferior competition across from him. Brown's snap quickness allows him to take muddy running lanes by re-setting the line of scrimmage. He has the ability to power into gaps, but he really shines when he drops his anchor to stall double-teams or punch, press and prey on runners as a two-gapper. Brown's upright rush style means he might be more of a pressure rusher than a sack-man, but he should keep improving as a rusher with more dedication to the craft. He could become a high-impact starter early in his career with an All-Pro ceiling and good starter floor.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 5/8"
- Weight
- 238 lbs
- Arm
- 33 3/8"
- Hand
- 9 5/8"
- Wing
- 81 7/8"
Production
98.78
Athleticism
99
Total Score
197.78
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Ascending hybrid talent with rare length, speed and versatility to create mismatches for the offense, depending upon alignment. He has a bachelor's at three positions (slot corner, safety, linebacker) but could earn a master's degree in complex workload with a more focused and defined job description than "jack-of-all-trades." He can handle zone or man coverage from a variety of spots on the field, which gives defensive coordinators a chance to disguise blitz packages and exotic post-snap looks. He'll miss run fits and can be misdirected due to a lack of instincts near the line, but his playmaking range outweighs those concerns for now. His unique potential to spy and shrink the field against dual-threat quarterbacks could push him way up the draft board.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'0 3/4"
- Weight
- 204 lbs
- Arm
- 31 5/8"
- Hand
- 9"
- Wing
- 75 7/8"
Production
86.56
Athleticism
95.87
Total Score
182.43
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Silky smooth boundary cornerback with mirror-and-match footwork and the agility and athleticism to stay connected to routes. He has NFL recovery burst and the long speed to track vertical routes downfield. He has the twitchy acceleration to jump a throw and take it away if the quarterback lingers on the target, and he's quick to wrap and finish after the catch. He makes mental mistakes from time to time and occasionally loses awareness from zone. He's willing and capable in run support but needs better control as an open-field tackler. Henderson is a fluid cornerback with ball skills and burst and has CB1 ability as a first-rounder.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 1/4"
- Weight
- 312 lbs
- Arm
- 34 1/4"
- Hand
- 10"
- Wing
- 83 1/2"
Production
96.94
Athleticism
82.43
Total Score
179.37
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Wills falls below the height/length norm for tackles, but his quick, well-timed punches and varied approach prevent defenders from finding rush rhythms and using length against him. Agility and body control allow him to handle move-blocking duties successfully, but his leverage and elite transference of power from hips to his hands provide a big advantage as a body mover at the point of attack. His desire to control each snap occasionally leads to over-sets and lunging in an effort to stay ahead of opponents. Wills is one of the most impressive tackles in the draft; he has basketball-caliber foot quickness and the quick hands of a boxer, and all of it is wrapped in a stout, powerful package of bad intentions. His game is tailor-made for the NFL, and his range of success is good starter to All-Pro.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'7 3/8"
- Weight
- 364 lbs
- Arm
- 35 5/8"
- Hand
- 10 3/4"
- Wing
- 83 1/4"
Production
71
Athleticism
78
Total Score
149
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Enormous frame complemented by surprisingly nimble feet and functional athleticism to handle either tackle spot. Becton's combination of movement and force should allow him to fit easily into all running schemes, but he needs to play with better patience in order to control and redirect all that mass into centered blocks in both run and pass. His technique and set-up are better than expected in pass pro, while his size and length allow him to recover and redirect both inside and outside rushes. With all really big prospects, weight and quickness will be concerns, but Becton's areas of concern are correctable or manageable if he's disciplined enough to prioritize them. He has the potential to be a good starter on either side, but the weight creates an obvious low-floor scenario.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11"
- Weight
- 188 lbs
- Arm
- 30 1/2"
- Hand
- 10 1/8"
- Wing
- 74 1/2"
Production
75.45
Athleticism
97.91
Total Score
173.36
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Ruggs' speed alone helps both the running and passing games because it forces safeties into more passive positioning. He can work all three levels and his ability to turn slants and crossing routes into big gainers could make him the favorite gift under the tree for a quarterback and offense in need of an explosive weapon. He has quick, sure hands to handle off-target throws, but learning to release, separate and catch against physical NFL cornerbacks could require an adjustment period. He won't rack up the targets, but has explosive speed and talent to imprint on games with regularity.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 7/8"
- Weight
- 320 lbs
- Arm
- 34"
- Hand
- 10 1/4"
- Wing
- 80 1/4"
Production
91.49
Athleticism
87.88
Total Score
179.37
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Right tackle with elite body type and freaky testing potential who might fall victim to elevated expectations based upon traits and Iowa pedigree. He has tremendous core strength and moves smoothly, over-sets and isn't the explosive drive-blocker former Iowa star tackle Brandon Scherff was. Wirfs has tools to handle gap-blocking duties while thriving in outside zone. If Wirfs can learn to play inside out and add a more effective jump-set into his repertoire, he could take a big step forward. Consistency of play could take some time, but he has the ability to become a good starter at either right tackle or guard.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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ACQUIRED VIA
PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5 1/8"
- Weight
- 324 lbs
- Arm
- 34 7/8"
- Hand
- 10 1/2"
- Wing
- 83 3/4"
Production
79
Athleticism
71.26
Total Score
150.26
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
For a player with so many elite physical traits, Kinlaw's tape was much more inconsistent than expected. He had moments where he was able to use his size, length and power to overwhelm opponents, but poor pad level and an inability to harness his energy coming off the snap led to body control and balance issues that prevented him from reaching his full potential. He can be a disruptive force along the interior with that explosive first step and freaky physical gifts, but utilizing his heavy hands and plus length as a read-and-react 3-4 end might allow for improved technique, control and consistency. No matter the front, Kinlaw's traits and potential could make him a solid starter early in his career.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 193 lbs
- Arm
- 32 1/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
- 76"
Production
87.91
Athleticism
75.67
Total Score
163.58
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Mixes tight, crisp route-running with impressive top-end speed to keep secondaries on eggshells throughout the game. Jeudy is high-cut and a little leggy in his press release and short-area movements, but fluid hips and above-average agility prevent any stagnation. He's a linear route specialist with a great feel for leveraging and then stemming defenders away from his food on intermediate and deep passes. The hands need work and contested catches will be much more challenging against bigger, faster matchups across from him. Jeudy can play inside or outside but offers a unique ability to both widen or lengthen the field from the slot. His transition from deep threat to volume target in 2019 should help sell teams on his ability to become a pro-Bowl caliber WR1 who can help his offense on all three levels.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 1/8"
- Weight
- 195 lbs
- Arm
- 31 1/4"
- Hand
- 9"
- Wing
- 75 5/8"
Production
77.63
Athleticism
76.70
Total Score
154.33
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Long, press-man cornerback with thin lowers, but good overall size. Terrell has the foot agility and patience to pedal and mirror the release or jab and ride on it aggressively. He's an above-average athlete with quick burst to close out space in tight quarters, but he's not a classic click-and-close talent from off-man and issues with balance prevent sudden stops to shadow at the top of the route. The size and ability to hound 50/50 balls deserve recognition, but he lacks ballhawking traits, which could cap him as an average future starter.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 5/8"
- Weight
- 198 lbs
- Arm
- 32 1/4"
- Hand
- 9 1/4"
- Wing
- 76 5/8"
Production
92.17
Athleticism
74.07
Total Score
166.24
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Explosive, three-level playmaker and vital cog in one of the most potent offensive machines in college football over the last three seasons. Lamb uses speed and separation quickness to dominate competition in a scheme that frequently created open throws in space. His routes will need to become more efficient and crisp to beat man-to-man coverage against NFL size and speed, but his ball skills and explosiveness with the ball in his hand should allow teams to scheme him into explosive opportunities right away. Lamb has the potential to play any of the three receiver positions as a pro and should benefit greatly from the NFL's continued movement toward college-style passing attacks.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 7/8"
- Weight
- 322 lbs
- Arm
- 34 1/8"
- Hand
- 10 1/4"
- Wing
- 82"
Production
64.86
Athleticism
84.65
Total Score
149.51
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Early-entry tackle prospect who is raw but gifted and is likely to be coveted by a variety of teams, thanks to his true left tackle traits. Jackson has loads of athletic ability and play talent that is waiting to be developed and harvested. Inconsistent hand placement and footwork could be exploited early on if teams try and rush him into the starting lineup, but issues are correctable. He's scheme-diverse with potential guard flexibility if he improves his strength. He could become an early starter but may offer a wider split between floor and ceiling than some teams might like.
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ACQUIRED VIA
PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11 5/8"
- Weight
- 195 lbs
- Arm
- 30"
- Hand
- 9 1/8"
- Wing
- 74 1/2"
Production
74.02
Athleticism
68.51
Total Score
142.53
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Inside/outside cornerback with NFL size and strength but a lack of fluidity and burst that might make him best-suited as a zone corner. Arnette will be at a disadvantage against vertical jackrabbits and will struggle to stay connected to NFL routes in man. However, he plays with good awareness in space and has the physicality in run support that zone defenses look for. His potential and success could be directly tied to what a team asks of him, which makes his evaluation and grade more of a sliding scale depending upon scheme fit.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 254 lbs
- Arm
- 32 1/4"
- Hand
- 9 7/8"
- Wing
- 79 1/4"
Production
70.01
Athleticism
82.08
Total Score
152.09
PROSPECT 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.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10 5/8"
- Weight
- 206 lbs
- Arm
- 31 3/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
- 74 3/8"
Production
67.01
Athleticism
77.72
Total Score
144.73
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Spotty quarterback play helped cause a production drop, but his focus and competitiveness also seemed spotty at times. Reagor is a smooth athlete with blazing speed who has more playmaking talent than receiver skill and play-callers need to account for that when determining how to utilize him. He's electric with the ball in his hands so getting it to him quickly rather than asking him to consistently make plays for himself as a ball-winner could be crucial. When 2019 is balanced against his 2018, the grade and projection begin to climb with a versatile receiver who's able to spice the offensive gumbo.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 1/4"
- Weight
- 202 lbs
- Arm
- 33"
- Hand
- 9 1/8"
- Wing
- 78"
Production
92.42
Athleticism
76.13
Total Score
168.55
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
A quarterback's best friend, with the contested-catch focus and extreme ball skills to boost completion percentages. Jefferson failed to stand out as an outside target but saw his stock soar with a monster season from the slot. He has decent speed and separation talent, but he needs to improve as a route-runner, as he's less likely to see the same freedom in space that LSU's offense helped create for him. He's slippery in space and able to stab and save throws with quick hands and fluid body adjustments. Teams looking for an inside/outside possession receiver with the size and savvy to make chain-moving catches could push Jefferson up the board.
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ACQUIRED VIA
PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 1/2"
- Weight
- 241 lbs
- Arm
- 32 3/4"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
- 80"
Production
85.70
Athleticism
94.38
Total Score
180.08
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Sleek, playmaking linebacker with chiseled frame and long arms. Murray's game is predicated on speed with an ability to fly around from sideline to sideline rolling up tackles. While his twitchy burst allows him to make more plays than the average linebacker, he will overflow to ball-carriers at times. Recognition of play development and ability to take on blocks are both underdeveloped currently, but a move to weak-side linebacker would put him in position to minimize those concerns and maximize his playmaking talent. Murray has hit-or-miss qualities and is more splashy than consistent, but he's immensely talented with the ability to imprint on games on all three downs.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 3/4"
- Weight
- 307 lbs
- Arm
- 33 1/8"
- Hand
- 11"
- Wing
- 79 5/8"
Production
76.78
Athleticism
83.26
Total Score
160.04
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Athletic and tenacious with the combination of skills and technique to fit into a variety of blocking schemes on the next level. Ruiz wins early with initial quickness and fast hands into first contact. He works to convert early advantages into wins. He's consistent in securing down-blocks and has the athletic traits to become a second-level factor. He'll give some ground to power rushers and needs help against wide-bodies, but the tape checks out. Ruiz has early starting potential and should develop into a good pro with guard/center flexibility.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11 5/8"
- Weight
- 205 lbs
- Arm
- 33 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 3/4"
- Wing
- 80"
Production
78.02
Athleticism
78.48
Total Score
156.50
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Ascending receiving prospect who has shown continued improvement since coming from the JUCO ranks. Aiyuk has size, speed and is a natural pass-catcher who plays with good energy but he must improve physicality to handle contested catches. He can be slick and instinctive to separate out of stems and turns, but getting in and out of standard route breaks tends to limit his effectiveness. He needs more polish, but his ability to create yards after catch could get him some early reps while he's still developing. He has the potential to develop into a WR3.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3 3/4"
- Weight
- 224 lbs
- Arm
- 32 5/8"
- Hand
- 10 1/2"
- Wing
- 80"
Production
74.61
Athleticism
78.57
Total Score
153.18
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Challenging evaluation for quarterback-needy teams balancing traits and potential against disappointing 2019 tape. Staff turnover and new starters across the offense are partly to blame for his regression, but self-made flaws in process were also concerns. Love's accuracy took a step back, and his delayed reaction from "see it" to "throw it" when making reads is troubling. He has the arm to stick throws into tight windows but needs better eye discipline and anticipation to keep windows open. His size, mobility and arm talent combined with his 2018 flashes could be a winning hand that leads a team into the future or a siren's song of erratic play and unfulfilled potential.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'
- Weight
- 240 lbs
- Arm
- 32 7/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/8"
- Wing
- 79 3/8"
Production
78.41
Athleticism
85.97
Total Score
164.38
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
While his tackle production has been good in all four seasons, it's hard not to come away from tape study feeling like his numbers should be even higher with his athletic traits and above-average instincts. Attacking blocks with better hand usage and greater physicality should allow him to eliminate some negative reps and become a more impactful player. He's a potential future starter as an inside linebacker in even or odd fronts, but concerns with coverage duties could impact how teams see him as an every-down linebacker.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'0 1/4"
- Weight
- 229 lbs
- Arm
- 31 5/8"
- Hand
- 10"
- Wing
- 76 7/8"
Production
90.77
Athleticism
83.95
Total Score
174.72
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
While other Tigers received more attention, Queen has some of the most eye-opening tape of the bunch. He plays fast, physical and with impressive field confidence for a one-year starter. His ability to diagnose and flow are both very rapid, and he operates with excellent body control and balance to gobble up runners as an open-field tackler. His inexperience will show itself in taking on blocks and finding optimal pursuit angles, but that will get cleaned up in time. Queen is next up from LSU's linebacker factory, possessing the same three-down ability to hunt, cover and tackle as those before him. He's an early starter with a sky-high ceiling.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'6 1/2"
- Weight
- 350 lbs
- Arm
- 35 1/2"
- Hand
- 10 1/4"
- Wing
- 84 3/8"
Production
70.17
Athleticism
62.34
Total Score
132.51
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Big, broad right tackle prospect with outstanding physical traits and above-average potential. Wilson's play was a bit uneven depending on his matchup, but his level of play showed improvement in-season. He's a little inconsistent hitting his landmarks as a zone blocker but should fit nicely into a man-based blocking scheme. A potential lack of range in pass protection could lead to over-sets and subsequent troubles with inside counters. Wilson has elite size and length. There's buzz surrounding his NFL projection, but early work might be needed for both his footwork and technique in order to play with desired consistency as a starter.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10 3/8"
- Weight
- 198 lbs
- Arm
- 31 3/4"
- Hand
- 9 3/8"
- Wing
- 75 1/8"
Production
70.68
Athleticism
75.84
Total Score
146.52
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Stocky but explosive receiver-turned-cornerback whose play generates both intrigue and concern. He's extremely physical from snap to whistle with the strength to alter route timing from press. He's a good athlete with a plus burst to close. He's naturally aggressive to ambush catch tries. Staying in phase on the vertical plane is a challenge and pattern recognition is surprisingly average. Improvement is likely with more experience and technique, but playing with downfield poise is not guaranteed. He's good in run support and offers early special teams help as he continues to learn his craft.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10 1/4"
- Weight
- 191 lbs
- Arm
- 31 7/8"
- Hand
- 9"
- Wing
- 75 1/4"
Production
76.29
Athleticism
62.76
Total Score
139.05
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Press cover irritant who plays an extremely competitive brand of football from snap to whistle. He has the twitch and route anticipation to stay close. Possesses ball skills to contest a good percentage of throws. His coverage traits should allow him to thrive in man or zone, but his desire to make every play on the ball could lead him into occasional bait-and-switch traps by smart quarterbacks. He's slender so teams will need to decide whether to play him outside or in sub-packages, but no matter where he plays, this ball-hawking alpha has the talent to help his team on all three downs if needed.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'7 1/4"
- Weight
- 207 lbs
- Arm
- 29"
- Hand
- 9 5/8"
- Wing
- 70 5/8"
Production
81.40
Athleticism
79.32
Total Score
160.72
PROSPECT ANALYSIS
Compact, sudden back who runs low to the ground with power and balance to break tackles and the agility to bob, weave and shake them in tight quarters. Edwards-Helaire runs with instinctive eyes and quick-cut foot speed. He doesn't really have tells or tendencies and can alter the rush track when needed, which makes him so unpredictable for defenses. While he can create for himself, he's better off working inside-out as NFL linebackers might be able to outflank him on pure outside runs. He has pop behind his pads but lacks short-yardage size. He has the talent to become a good, three-down back in time, but needs to improve in pass protection.
BY LANCE ZIERLEIN
NFL Analyst
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